This premier show, being the first of its kind in Ireland showcased the premium quality pedigree calves in Northern Ireland, demonstrating excellence in breeding and the calibre for the future.
Beef Strategy 2020, also the first in Ireland, was the forum for discussion at Beef N.I. Expo which offered the chance to discuss the future of Beef farming and best practices with Processors, Retailers, Breeders and all stake-holders concerned dedicated to improving the Beef sector for the future
There was great turnout of quality Salers calves at this event where there were over 300 calves across 10 beef breeds on display. Thanks to the turnout and effort of the exhibitors.
The fair is expected to be repeated bigger and better next year.
The show results are as follows.
Judge: Mr Jock Watson.
Senior heifer class
1st Carrickview Judy exhibited by George McCall, Armagh. Sire: Trafalgar Dam: Carrickview Heloise
2nd Drumcannon Katie exhibited by James Maguire, Belleek. Sire: Colonel Dam: Drumcannon Fairy
Senior Bull class
1st Carrickview Kenny Rodgers exhibited by George McCall, Armagh. Sire: Trafalgar Dam: Carrickview Flo
2nd Drumlegagh Honey exhibited by John Elliott, Omagh. Sire: Fanfan Dam: Drumlegagh Eve
3rd Drumlegagh Hawk exhibited by John Elliott, Omagh. Sire: Variegeois Dam: Dalida
Intermediate Heifer class
1st Carrickview Kenny Rodgers exhibited by George McCall, Armagh. Sire: Trafalgar Dam: Carrickview Flo
2nd Drumlegagh Kyra exhibited by John Elliott, Omagh. Sire: Fanfan Dam: Drumlegagh Eve
3rd Ballykeel Lick exhibited by Seamus Connell, Newry. Sire: Garou Dam: Drumlegagh Sindy
4th Drumlegagh Karena exhibited by John Elliott, Omagh. Sire: Fanfan Dam: Drumlegagh Claudia
5th Drumcannon Katelyn exhibited by James Maguire, Belleek. Sire: Colonel Dam: Drumcannon Ethel
6th Knockagh Katy exhibited by David Boyd Sire: Mileview Maestro Dam: Knockagh Chris
Intermediate Bull class
1st Ballykeel Kryptonite exhibited by Seamus Connell, Newry. Sire: Ashbury Jackal Dam: Ballykeel Flame
2nd Ballykeel King exhibited by Seamus Connell, Newry. Sire: Acajou Dam: Hongrie 3rd Ballybollen Kyle exhibited by Ernest Gregg, Antrim. Sire: Houblon Dam: Histoire 4th Ballybollen Kim exhibited by Ernest Gregg, Antrim. Sire: Houblon Dam:
Junior Heifer class 1st Carrick view Kitty exhibited by George McCall, Armagh. Sire: Vaillant Dam: Babette 2nd Ballykeel Lollipop exhibited by Seamus Connell, Newry. Sire: Ashbury Jackal Dam: Drumlegagh Safron
3th Knockagh Kathryn exhibited by David Boyd Sire: Mileview Maestro Dam: Knockagh Cynthia
Senior calf Champion Carrickview Judy
Reserve Senior calf Champion Drumlegagh Honey
Junior calf Champion Carrickview Kenny Rogers
Reserve Junior calf Champion Carrickview Kiss
Carrickview Salers was the only breeder across the ten breeds to win senior, junior and reserve champions at the show.
