Kintyre’s best Holstein breeders picked up prizes at an annual heifer competition.
There was a good following of about 20 spectators as judge Donald Armour of High Knockrioch travelled round the seven farms taking part in the 2024 Kintyre Holstein Breeders Club contest.
After a busy day, during which Mr Armour viewed about 100 heifers, club members enjoyed a lovely dinner in the clubhouse at Machrihanish Golf Club.
Mr Amour gave his reasons for his placings, as follows: Heifer teams: 1 West Backs, 2 Kilkivan, 3 Machrihanish. Individual heifer: 1 Kikivan, 2 Machrihanish, 3 Coledrain. Dam and daughter: 1 Machrihanish, 2 Trodigal, 3 West Drumlemble. Progeny group: 1 West Drumlemble, 2 Kilkivan, 3 Kilmaho.
Afterwards, Mr Armour’s wife Nicola presented the prizes to the competition’s winners.
Before the evening concluded, Kenny Galbraith, the club’s vice chairman, thanked all who competed, Mr and Mrs Armour for judging and presenting the prizes respectively, as well as the event sponsors, Cogent and Genus and Westwards Veterinary Practice.
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