Holstein Senior Champion was Avonlea Stanleycup Evie led by Alex Matthews. She is owned by J. and M. Deenen and D. and A. Matthews from Leongatha South.
International Dairy Week 2023 will always be remembered as the Ayrshire show, after three-year-old Intermediate Champion Paschendaele Klassy Tri Time took the ring by storm and created history, winning Supreme Champion Cow and Intermediate Champion Interbreed.
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IDW co-director Declan Patten said it was a proud moment for the Ayrshire breed and topped off an outstanding 2023 show, the first free of COVID-19 in three years.
Mr Patten said this year’s event was extremely well supported, with 950 entries across the different breeds.
“The quality of cattle was extraordinary and a credit to the exhibitors who put months and months of work into getting their animals ready,” he said.
Mr Patten and his business partner Brad Cullen only took over running the event last year and were very happy with the way 2023 panned out.
“This year we implemented a lot of new initiatives which were successful and well supported and included showmanship and fitting clinics for the youth, a food truck festival and the trade show was back on the oval with over 30 partners involved,” Mr Patten said.
He said it was great to have international judges back on the scene, along with international photographer Julie Ashton from Cowsmopolitan Dairy.
“We are increasing our online presence through social media and it is amazing to think within seconds people all over the world can view our images, videos and what we are doing here at IDW.
“This will only make IDW bigger and better in the future.”
And while the show is always about the cows, two industry stalwarts were recognised for their outstanding contributions — Mandy Pacciti from South Australia was awarded the Power of Women in Dairy award, while Mark Patullo received the Lex Bunn award.
The Sheri Martin Youth Showmanship class intermediate winner was Abbie Hanks.
For a list of winners, visit the International Dairy Week Facebook page or website.
An impressive display in the senior Holstein in-milk class.
Photo by
Sophie Baldwin
