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  On-Farm Heifer Competition

Wednesday 24th March 2010

 

 

Conditions of Entry

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Classes:

1.

Rising 1 year Heifers born since 1.7.09

2.

Rising 2 year Heifers born 1.7.08

3.

ASB Bank Best line of Graziers – Rising 1 year Heifers

4.

ASB Bank Best line of Graziers – Rising 2 year Heifers

5.

Group of Spring Born Rising Yearlings – to be judged on B.W., type and condition.

(To entry this class, you will need to supply proof of the average Breeding Worth (a listing from L.I.C. of calves reared that shows the B.W. will be satisfactory.)

 

Judging:

 

The competition is confined to the Ashburton District Boundaries on the Eastern side of Thompson’s Track.  All stock judged is to be within these boundaries.

 

The complete line of Heifers to be exhibited and presented for judging in a reasonably confined area (i.e. behind an electric wire) with reasonable access from the road

 

The general public will be encouraged to follow the judging but are asked not to enter the paddock until the judging is completed.

 

Judging Criteria:

 

Classes 1,2 & 5

 

Size and condition of the line

40 points

Dairy conformation

40 points

Presentation

20 points

 

 

Classes 3 & 4 (Graziers)

 

Size and condition of the line

70 points

Presentation

30 points

 

Prizegiving:

 

A prizegiving and social hour will take place at the Ashburton Showgrounds on Wednesday 24th March 2010 at 7:30 pm.

Results will be available for viewing following the presentations.

 

 

Entry Fees:

 

A & P Members:                                                          $10.00 per class (GST inclusive)

 

Non Members:                                                             $ 15.00 per class (GST inclusive)

 

PLEASE NOTE – Only 1 entry per class

 

Entry Fees must be included with your entry form together with

Breeding Worth details for Class 5.

 

Click for Entry Form

 

Contact:

Convener – Victor Schikker

Ph: (03) 307 0668   Cell: 0275 908-061

 

We look forward to your support.

 

 

“Promoting excellence in Agriculture and Goodwill between Town & Country”

 

 

 

Ashburton A & P Association

P O Box 185

Ashburton

 

Phone: (03) 308 7908

Fax: (03) 302 5665

Email: ashap@farmside.co.nz

 

Photos: Noel Lowe