Canadian cows shine in Ayrshire cattle competition
At the recent International Ayrshire Show, Florent Foley of Piopolis, Quebec, celebrated a significant victory as her cow, Vieux Village Gentleman Joy, was crowned Grand Champion. This prestigious title was awarded after she won the Five-Year-Old Class and was named Senior Champion. She received both the Allen Hetts Grand Champion Trophy and a $1000 award from Udder Comfort.
The show also saw success for another of Foley's entries, Vieux Village G Montana, which secured the Reserve Senior Champion and Reserve Grand Champion spots.
Other notable winners included Pierre Boulet’s B-Wil Kingsire Willow from Montmagny, Quebec, who took home the Intermediate Champion honours.
Junior Champion Female was awarded to Budjon-Vail Autograph Kristina-ET, a Winter Yearling from Watertown, Wisconsin. Meanwhile, the Reserve Junior Champion title went to Ullmstar A Rectify, a Fall Heifer Calf from Seymour, Wisconsin.
The show, judged by Brandon Ferry and Michelle Upchurch, featured 318 entries, emphasizing the depth of talent in the competition.
Additional accolades were presented to Palmyra Farm and Glenmar-Dale Farms for their outstanding contributions to the Ayrshire breed.
The event not only showcased the excellence of Ayrshire cattle but also celebrated the achievements of breeders and exhibitors, cementing its status as a key event in the agricultural calendar.