THE BREEDER’S CHOICE TRADITIONAL 4* OR 5* BREEDING HEIFER
Sponsored by The Department of Agriculture
RULES AND CONDITIONS
Traditional Class refers to Traditional breeds i.e. Hereford, Angus, Shorthorn, Irish Moiled, Kerry, Dexter, Droimeann etc. Crossbred Traditional animals follow the sire at all times, e.g. Charolais Cow crossed with a Hereford Bull goes in the Traditional Class.
Entry Fee: €15 Prizes: 1st €250; 2nd €125; 3rd €75; 4th - 8th €50
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Sub Committee; Bill Carroll, Tom Acheson, Cathal Boland, Kevin Cooney, John Hennessy, Graham Swanton, Frankie Quinlan.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS – CATTLE
Animal Health Status
TB - Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Scheme
All animals must come from herds, which are Officially TB free (OTF - i.e., not restricted) and the herd and relevant animals must have had a clear test within the previous 12 months – this test must be recorded on the Department’s Animal Health Computer System (AHCS). In general, apart from cows, and males over the age of 36 months (see next paragraph) no pre-movement test is required for TB. However, it is recommended by the Department that a 30-day pre-movement test for TB should apply to all Shows. Animals which have disclosed inconclusive reactor results are not permitted to be moved for the purpose of exhibition at shows.
New Animal Health Law Requirements
From the 1 February 2023, cows and males over the age of 36 months that move from a show to a different herd must either have been tested in the previous 30 days or the animal and the herd presenting it to the show must have been tested in the previous six months prior to movement. If a cow, or a male over the age of 36 months, moves from a show to a different herd and does not meet the above criteria then a TB test must be carried out on the animal concerned within 30 days of its movement into the new herd. If after 30 days, the animal has not been tested, the herd into which it has moved will be restricted and if, after a further 30 days the animal has still not been tested then the entire herd will be listed for a TB test.
Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD)
All bovine animals must have a negative BVD status for BVD virus (not antibody) when moving, including to shows, within the state. Regarding animals entering the state from abroad including Northern Ireland (NI), it is recommended these are tested for BVD and evidence provided to the show organiser. Some animals from NI may have been tested in the voluntary phase of the programme there. It is possible for a declaration of such negative results to be generated from the NI database and provided to the show organiser. Animals entering the state, including Northern Ireland, must have a valid E.U. Health Certificate
Bovine Identification & Mandatory Electronic Identification of bovines (EID)
Mandatory electronic identification (EID) of bovines has been implemented with effect from 1st July 2022. This means that all bovine animals born on or after 1st July 2022 must be identified with 2 official flag tags, one of which contains an EID component. All bovines born prior to 1st July 2022 must continue to bear 2 official flag tags as heretofore. There is no mandatory requirement that bovines in this age category bear an official EID tag.
Passports
All bovines attending shows must be accompanied by their passports.
Animal Identification and Movement (AIM) Notification
Cattle for Breeding and Production
Valid identity card/passport - all animals
Negative TB test (Intra Trade interpretation) - all animals aged over 42 days within 30 days prior to movement
Note – Normal movement rules including the 30-day residency rule will apply.
Chairman: Bill Carroll
Stewards: Tom Acheson, Frankie Quinlan, Kevin Cooney, Graham Swanton, Cathal Boland
Chairman: Bill Carroll
Stewards: Tom Acheson, Frankie Quinlan, Kevin Cooney, Graham Swanton, Cathal Boland
The overall champion will be awarded the Star perpetual Cup and a Rosette
Reserve Champion Rosette