A new dairy class has been added to the show programme for this year’s AgriScot event.
The event, on Wednesday November 21, will feature a new any other breed section for dairy cattle, in addition to the existing Ayrshire, Holstein, Jersey and Red and White classes.
Organisers say the new class, which is open to both in-milk heifers and cows, aims to attract exhibitors of breeds such as Brown Swiss, British Friesian and Dairy Shorthorn.
Event chairman Robert Neill said: “These breeds may not be numerically strong within the national herd, but nevertheless we believe there are some top-class cattle out there and we look forward to welcoming them along to our show ring.
“Our show schedule is available now, with closing date for entries on October 31.”
He said this year’s cattle judge is Kevin Wilson, of Wood Farm, Thursby, Carlisle. He milks 440 pedigree Holsteins, which average 10,300 litres of milk.
