Philip Halhead judges NIBBC Calf Show at the

new Moira Sales Arena in Northen Ireland

The four classes at the NIBBC Calf Show included some of the most eye catching Belgian Blue young stock around – with the number and quality of cattle surpassing expectation.

Sponsored and judged by Norbreck Genetics, Managing Director Philip Halhead said “It was an honour to select the winners as the calves on show were a credit to the province’s breeders.”

Supreme champion: Woodview Aleaha

Bred by Andrew Craig

Owned by Sam Milliken, Coleraine,

Pictured with Jim Ervine, Chairman NIBBC and sponsor Philip Halhead from Norbreck Genetics

Woodview Aleaha is a Woodview Trixie daughter by Dafydd D’Ochain

Reserve Supreme and Male Champion:

Springhill Alfie

A Springhill Umpire son by Ridge Dean Physica Owned by the Martin Brothers, Newtownards

Young Irish Handlers are at the way forward

To grow interest in the Belgian Blue breed it is important to develop young members at an early stage – this is something that Norbreck Genetics is keen to build on within the Belgian Blue network . The Northern Ireland Club is no exception, and with a total of nineteen young handlers taking part in the event, competition was strong.

Young handlers from the senior section with winner Jane Noble pictured far left

The event was judged by Rachel Parry, who accompanied Philip Halhead from Norbreck Genetics.  Rachel congratulated the young handlers on the showmanship skills and the strength of the classes before awarding prizes to the winners:

Pictured left:Junior section:

1st Leah McCormick  with Judge Rachel Parry

Intermediate section: 1st  Sam Martin