Section 4: Dairy Cattle schedule

The full schedule for Section 4, as printed in the 2027 program. For how to enter and closing dates, see How to enter.

Berry Showground P.I.C. NK464606

CHIEF STEWARD: Col Walsh

ANNOUNCER: Paul Condon

Thanks to Our

Sponsor: Raine & Horne Berry

Entries close at 7pm Wednesday, 27th January 2027

ALL EXHIBITORS & SUPPORTERS MUST PAY GATE ENTRY NO ENTRY FEE, ALL DAIRY CATTLE ENTRY FEES SPONSORED BY RAINE & HORNE BERRY

Conditions:

Berry Show encourages the move towards a disease free status for all exhibits. For 2027 the following conditions will apply: The Stewards will ensure:

Tested negative animals will be housed separately from other animals.
Every effort will be made to immediately remove faecal material to an isolated area.
Separate fresh water facilities will be made available.
EBL (Enzootic Bovine Leucosis)-Dairy Cattle are only accepted for exhibit if they originate from “EBL Monitored Free” herd
Certification to this effect must accompany entry form.

Johne’s Disease

The society will permit both tested and untested animals.
The current status of exhibitors’ herds must be notified upon entry or prior to judging day.\
Declarations for all Johne’s Disease tested cattle must be produced to the Chief Steward before unloading cattle on Show day.

Biosecurity

As from August 2019 the Biosecurity Act has been amended. Livestock farmers need to demonstrate they observe Animal Welfare Standards & Guidelines – details at www.mla.com.au/biosecurity (tools & resources).
Cattle will not be able to access communal water troughs.
Due to Biosecurity, competitors must supply, use and remove their own cattle’s bedding. Waste disposal bin on site for used bedding and manure.

General Conditions for Dairy Cattle Section:

All cattle must be unloaded and loaded at the four ramps in Albany Street.

It is compulsory for herd book stock to enter accordingly to birth registration. Entries to be made on the prescribed form, available from the Secretary. The age of registered dairy cattle to be the actual age up to and inclusive of 1st January.

• No animal in the Cattle Section can compete in more than one Sub-Section. The owner of any animal so competing shall forfeit all prize moneys at Show.

All animals must be under control, and all cattle must be led around the judging ring.
All paraders are to wear breed dust coats or breed uniforms and enclosed shoes.
No single exhibit will be entitled to more than one first prize, nor will it be allowed to compete, under penalty of disqualification, after winning a first prize, except in Champion, Special Classes, Groups or Pens.
All exhibits, having won a prize, except in pens, must parade in the ring, as directed by the Stewards.
Cattle shown in pens will be allowed to compete in single exhibits and vice-versa.

Cow entered as dry will be allowed to compete as cow in milk (if calved).

The definition of the word “heifer” is a female beast that has never had a calf, and that has no more than six permanent teeth. Exhibitors are to observe this condition when completing the entry form.
Where animals are owned jointly or in syndicates, points for most successful exhibitor or breeder trophies to be awarded to the names jointly or the syndicate, not divided between the owners individually.

All electrical leads and appliances are to be tagged and kept off the ground.

Cattle must be loaded by 3pm and shed left clean.

Cattle must use their own water container.

Breakfast, sponsored by GREENLAND MINE SERVICES and BBQ lunch sponsored by LACTALIS

HOW TO ENTER ONLINE: Entries can be lodged online via Showday, you’ll find a step-by-step guide on the website at berryshow.org.au.

AT THE SHOW OFFICE: Alternatively, if you are not using the online entry system, entry forms are available from the website (berryshow.org.au > Berry Show 2027 > Exhibiting & Competing) and from the Show office on Tuesdays 10-4pm and starting from 18th January 2027 on weekdays, also 10-4pm.

Completed forms can be delivered in the following ways:

Handed in at the Show Office

Emailed to: entries@berryshow.org.au. – (Please note: photographs of completed entry forms will not be accepted, scanned copies only) or posted to PO Box 173, Berry NSW 2535.

Holstein – Friday, Starts 9.30am

STEWARDS: Paul Condon, John Miller, Phil Duncan and Steven King

To Be Conducted by Offical H.F.A.A. Rules

All exhibits must be officially registered with the Holstein Cattle Society of Australia and all cattle entered for competition will be inspected, if necessary, prior to judging by Inspectors of the Holstein Cattle Society of Australia and all registrations will be checked.

Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Class 4019 Heifer, under 6 months, 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by BISHOPS SOUTH NOWRA
Class 4028 Cow, 4 to 5 years in milk, 1st $50, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by SELECT GENETICS
Class 4020 Heifer, under 12 months, 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY
Class 4029 Cow, 5 to 7 years in milk, 1st $50, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by MANILDRA GROUP
Class 4021 Heifer, 12 months and under 18 months, 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY
Class 4030 Cow, 7 years and over in milk, 1st $50, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY
Class 4022 Heifer, 18 months and under 2 years, 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbon, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY
Class 4031 Pen of three females, over 2 years, 1st $50, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY
Class 4023 Pair of females, under 2 years, 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbon, **sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY

JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE HOLSTEIN, under 2 years $100 + RAY & VAL ISON MEMORIAL RIBBON, sponsored by THE ISON FAMILY

Class 4032 Dam and daughter or two daughters progeny of 1 dam, 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE HOLSTEIN, under 2 years – $25 + RAY & VAL ISON MEMORIAL RIBBON, sponsored by THE ISON FAMILY

Class 4033 Best uddered cow, $100, sponsored by MARGARET SHARPE

CHAMPION FEMALE HOLSTEIN, OVER 3 YEARS – $200 +

V.J. LAMOND MEMORIAL RIBBON, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY

Class 4024 Female, 2 to 3 years dry, 1st $50, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY

RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE HOLSTEIN, over 3 years $50 + ribbon, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY

Class 4025 Cow, under 2 1/2 years in milk, 1st $50, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY
Class 4034 Production Prize, Cow 4 years and over
Class 4026 Cow, 2 1/2 to 3 years, in milk, 1st $50, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION FEMALE HOLSTEIN – $100 + ribbon, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION FEMALE HOLSTEIN $20 + ribbon, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY

Class 4027 Cow, 3 to 4 years in milk, 1st $50, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by MARGARET SHARPE

To be eligible a cow must have won a ribbon in her respective breed class. The winner is then determined as the cow producing the most butterfat plus protein under official or group recording completed during the period 1st January to 31st December, 2026. Proof of production to be supplied to the Steward. 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by BISHOPS SOUTH NOWRA

Class 4035 Production Prize, Cow under 4 years, Same conditions as in previous class, 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by BISHOPS SOUTH NOWRA

Jersey

STEWARD: Kim Bailey and Brian Bowley

All exhibits must be officially registered with the Jersey Cattle Society of Australia and all cattle entered for competition will be inspected, if necessary, prior to judging by Inspectors of the Jersey Cattle Society of Australia and all tattoos, etc., will be checked.

Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Class 4036 Heifer, under 6 months, 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by BISHOPS SOUTH NOWRA
Class 4037 Heifer, under 12 months, 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by BERRY SMASH REPAIRS

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION FEMALE JERSEY – $20 + ribbon, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY

Class 4038 Heifer, 12 months and under 18 months, 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by BERRY SMASH REPAIRS
Class 4044 Cow, 3 to 4 years in milk, 1st $50, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY
Class 4039 Heifer, 18 months and under 2 years, 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY
Class 4045 Cow, 4 to 5 years in milk, 1st $50, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY
Class 4040 Pair of females, under 2 years, 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY
Class 4046 Cow 5 to 7 years in milk, 1st $50, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by MANILDRA GROUP

JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE JERSEY, under 2 years – $100 + ribbon, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY

Class 4047 Cow 7 years and over in milk, 1st $50, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE JERSEY, under 2 years – $25 + ribbon, sponsored RAINE & HORNE BERRY

Class 4048 Pen of three females, over 2 years, 1st $50, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons
Class 4041 Female, 2 to 3 years dry, 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons
Class 4049 Dam and Daughter or two daughters progeny of 1 dam, 1st $50, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons
Class 4042 Cow, under 2 1/2 years in milk, 1st $25, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons
Class 4043 Cow, 2 1/2 to 3 years, in milk, 1st $25, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons
Class 4050 Best uddered cow, 1st $60, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY

CHAMPION FEMALE JERSEY, over 3 years – $200 + ribbon, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION FEMALE JERSEY – $75 + ribbon, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY

RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE JERSEY, over 3 years – $50 + ribbon, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY

Class 4051 Production Prize, Cow 4 years and over.

31 December, 2026. Proof of production to be supplied to the Steward. 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 +ribbons

Class 4052 Production Prize, Cow under 4 years, Same conditions as in previous class 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY

Coloured or Any Other Breed

STEWARD: Paul Timbs

All exhibits must be officially registered with the respective Societies.

Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Class 4053 Heifer, under 6 months, 1 $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by BISHOPS SOUTH NOWRA
Class 4054 Heifer, under 12 months, 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons
Class 4055 Heifer, 12 months and under 18 months, 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons
Class 4056 Heifer, 18 months and under 2 years, 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons
Class 4057 Pair of females, under 2 years, 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by BERRY SMASH REPAIRS

JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE ANY OTHER BREED, under 2 years – $50 + ribbon

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE ANY OTHER

BREED, under 2 years – $25 + ribbon

JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE ILLAWARRA, under 2 years $50 + ribbon, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE ILLAWARRA, under

2 years – $20 + ribbon, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE

Berry

Class 4058 Female, 2 to 3 years dry, 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons
Class 4059 Cow, under 2 1/2 years in milk, 1st $25, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons
Class 4060 Cow, 2 1/2 to 3 years in milk, 1st $25, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, **sponsored by BERRY SMASH REPAIRS INTERMEDIATE

CHAMPION FEMALE ANY OTHER BREED $75 + ribbon

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION FEMALE COLOURED

OR ANY OTHER BREED – $20 + ribbon

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION FEMALE ILLAWARRA – $75 + ribbon, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY

RESERVE INTERMEDATE CHAMPION FEMALE ILLAWARRA

$20 + ribbon

Class 4061 Cow, 3 to 4 years in milk, 1st $50, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by MANILDRA GROUP
Class 4062 Cow, 4 to 5 years in milk, 1st $50, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by MARGARET SHARPE
Class 4063 Cow, 5 years and over in milk, 1st $50, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by J.T.ALEXANDER MEMORIAL
Class 4064 Pen of three females, over 2 years, 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons, sponsored by BERRY SMASH REPAIRS
Class 4065 Best Uddered cow, $60, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY
Class 4066 Best Uddered Illawarra cow H.G.MILLER

Memorial

Class 4067 Production Prize, cow under 4 years, To be eligible a cow must have won a ribbon in her respective breed class.

Fresh Hot Donuts

Hot Pies

Sausage Rolls

Hot & Cold Drinks

Milk Shakes Queen Street, Berry

The winner is then determined as the cow producing the most butterfat plus protein under official or group recording completed during the period 1st January to 31st December, 2026.

Proof of production to be supplied to the Steward. 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 + ribbons sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY Individual breed champions from the Coloured or Any Other Breed section will be chosen to enter the Interbreed section.

Categories will be■ JUNIOR CHAMPION

INTERMEDIATE

CHAMPION

SENIOR CHAMPION
BEST UDDER
PEN OF 3 FEMALES OVER 2 YEARS

CHAMPION FEMALE ILLAWARRA, over 3 years – $200 + ribbon, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY

RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE ILLAWARRA, over 3 years $50 + ribbon

CHAMPION FEMALE ANY OTHER BREED, over 3 years – $200 + ribbon, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY

RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE ANY OTHER BREED, over 3 years – $25 + ribbon, sponsored by RAINE & HORNE BERRY

Dairy Youth Group Friday, Starts 8.30am

Berry Rural Store

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Your one stop shop for all rural, farm, garden, pet & stockfeed needs

All Youth Group Classes Sponsored by COL & SUE WALSH

Class 4068 Junior Parader, under 10 years, (under 10 years on the day. To be judged on the ability to handle their animal and general presentation) 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5, 4th $5, 5th $5, 6th $5, 7th $5, 8th $5, 9th $5, 10th $5
Class 4069 Junior Parader, 10 years & under 13 years, 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5, 4th $5, 5th $5, 6th $5, 7th $5, 8th $5, 9th $5, 10th $5
Class 4070 Junior Parader, 13 years & under 20 years, 1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5, 4th $5, 5th $5

CHAMPION JUNIOR PARADER – $100, sponsored by COL & SUE WALSH

RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR PARADER – $50, sponsored by COL & SUE WALSH

Interbreed

SUPREME JUNIOR CHAMPION (ALL BREEDS) – $300 Total

Prize Money. $200, sponsored by THE McINTOSH FAMILY and $100, sponsored by JIM HINDMARSH & SON

CHAMPION PRODUCTION COW (ALL BREEDS) – $100 Total

Prize Money, sponsored by BERRY RURAL STORE Prize Open Order Voucher to value of $100 plus CHAMPION

Ribbon (must Have Won a Ribbon in Her Respective Classes)

SUPREME INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION (ALL BREEDS) – $400

Total Prize Money. $300, sponsored by THE McINTOSH FAMILY and $100, sponsored by McGOLDRICK ESTATE AGENTS

BEST UDDERED COW (ALL BREEDS) – $100 Total Prize Money. + THE HEDLEY JOHNSON MEMORIAL SASH, sponsored by MARGARET SHARPE

BEST PEN OF THREE OVER TWO YEARS (ALL BREEDS) $350 Total Prize Money (First prize breed winners eligible).

DR. GEORGE BORYS, D.V.M. HANNOVER MEMORIAL SASH, sponsored by THE BORYS FAMILY

SUPREME CHAMPION COW (ALL BREEDS) – $1,900 Total

Prize Money.

F. A. McINTOSH MEMORIAL TROPHY, $1,400, sponsored by McGOLDRICK ESTATE AGENTS and $500, sponsored by THE

McINTOSH Family

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Berry, NSW 2535

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