41: The Breeder's Choice Continental 4* and 5* Breeding Heifer

Cattle ➤ Breeder’s Choice Continental 4* or 5* Breeding Heifer Mountbellew Agricultural Show 2023 - Sat, 26th Aug, 2023

Sponsored by

Department of Agricultural, Food and the Marine

Presented by the Irish Shows Association (ISA) & Department of Agriculture
Prize Fund €750

RULES AND CONDITIONS

The competition will be run at every show that has cattle classes.
This competition is open to all Continental Genotype 4* or 5* heifers, suitable to make a Suckler Cow.
Heifers may be in-calf or maiden. All heifers must be between 12 months and 24 months of age on the date of the show.
Each heifer can attend up to five shows. If a heifer enters more than five shows, she will automatically be disqualified.
All heifers must be haltered trained and led by a competent adult.
The foregoing rules should be read in conjunction with ISA General Rules.

Cattle - Opening Notes

ISA Cattle Rules & Regulations

Note for Information Regarding Movement of Bovine to Shows
The Department of Agriculture implemented a number of changes on 4th February 2019 which changed the procedures and criteria applicable when applying for a Certificate of Compliance for the movement of cattle. These also impact on the certificate which is required when moving bovine to a Show.
The following sets out the criteria applicable:

The movement of cattle to and from an Agriculture Show within the State must be recorded on the Animal Identification and Movement System (AIM).
In line with these changes a specific certificate of Compliance for the “Movement of Bovine from a Single Holding to a Show” must now be requested prior to the movement of animals concerned.
These certificates can be created by (i) applying online using their agfood account or (ii) where the keeper is not on line the certificate can be generated by the local Regional Veterinary Office following receipt of a NBAS31K with issue of the certificate being subject to normal criteria applicable. This form will be available on the Departments Website and will also be included with the Show Circular when issued.
When applying for this certificate the destination herd / or Show number is not required. The certificate generated will include an “S” symbol.
The Certificate of Compliance for a Show will continue to be valid for a period of up to 30 days. As is currently the case these can be used for the movement of animals to a number of shows during the validity period of the certificate.
Please also note—Calves which are less than 10 days cannot be moved to a Show.

As is currently the case the Movement Notification Section of the Certificate should be Completed by the Keeper and the Show Secretary who must clearly indicate the Show Number. The Show movement should be recorded on the passport. Ultimate responsibility for fulfilling these requirements lies with the Show Secretary. If the animals move to a herd other than the source herd, the new destination herd must complete and sign the certificate also.

Completed forms should be sent by the Show Secretary to the local RVO within 7 days of the Show.

Animal Identification and Movement (AIM) Division
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Certificate of Compliance Requirements
On the day of the Show, the Certificate of Compliance should be presented to the Show Secretary.
The keeper and the Show Secretary will then sign the Movement.
Notification section of the Certificate which will then Must be sent to the local RVO for recording onto the AIM system.

Irish Shows Association Notice
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Certificate of Compliance Requirements
On the day of the Show, the Certificate of Compliance should be presented to the Show Secretary.
The keeper and the Show Secretary will then sign the Movement.
Notification section of the Certificate which will then Must be sent to the local RVO for recording onto the AIM system.

No entries permitted on day of event.

Entry Fee:

€15.00

Class is currently closed for entry.