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There were a large entry of charolais commercials, steers and heifers, highlighting the dominance of the breed with local suckler producers.
Ian Millar, chairman and David Benson, Chief Executive of the British Charolais Society were delighted with the breed’s success. David said “This follows on from a record breaking trade at Carlisle and emphasises the fact that the Charolais breeders are following market trends closely and targeting their breeding polices to meet those trends.”
Results from the Judging Ring:
Charolais Champion and Beef Interbreed Champion – Gilbert Crawford. Maghera, Sportsman Columbo
Reserve Charolais Champion – McGovern, Donnelly, and Donaghy, Ashleigh Victor.
Bardin Trophy for the best Charolais – Gilbert Crawford, Sportsman Columbo
Breeders Trophy for the best Charolais bull – Gilbert Crawford, Sportsman Colombo
Orage Trophy for the best Charolais cow –Gilbert Crawford, Coolnaslee Bella
H A Curry trophy for best junior bull – Gregory Donnelly, Londonderry, Ballylast Dan.
John K Currie trophy for the best junior heifer – Gilbert Crawford, Maghera, Coolnslee Diane.
Class Results:
Cow born before 1 January 06- 1 Gilbert Crawford, Maghera, Coolnaslee Thrush; 2 Frank Reid, Ballynahinch, Dartonhall Tulip; 3 Martin Daonghy, Dungannon Farnane Victoria
Cow or heifer born in 2006 – 1 Gilbert Crawford, Coolnaslee Bella; 2 Diarmuid O’Kane, Dromiskin Bonnie; 3 Michael Hanlon, Longford, Drummullan Bridie