Cattle
Cattle
Cattle Section
The cattle section at Goosnargh & Longridge Show gives farmers the opportunity to showcase their best livestock whilst competing to win best of breed and ultimately champion dairy or champion beef animal.
A cow is judged on their ability to produce high quality milk or beef whilst remaining healthy. On show day cows will be walked around the ring whilst the judge carefully assesses the conformation of each cow. A dairy cow will be judged on many aspects that can be attributed to economical and healthy milk production. For example the judge will be looking at the shape of the udder and position of the teats.
Similarly a beef a cow will be judged on the aspects that can be attributed to economical and healthy beef production, whilst producing desirable beef cuts for the butcher. For example the judge will be looking at the shape, size and fleshing of the cow’s rump.
Young handlers aged 26 years and under also compete on show day, being judged on their knowledge and presentation of their animal in the ring. Dairy young handlers and beef young handlers are judged separately, before concluding with a supreme young handler, dairy or beef.
- SHOW SECRETARY
- Nick Eccles
- 07734 834471
- n.eccles.farm@gmail.com
- SHOW SECRETARY
- Nick Eccles
- 07734 834471
- n.eccles.farm@gmail.com
Showing your cattle
Showing cattle - what to expect...
We kindly request that all cattle be brought to the Show Ground by 9:00 am sharp and remain at the Showground until 4:30 pm. Our judging activities will kick off at 10:00 am.
Upon arrival, you can obtain the cattle numbers from the cattle passport steward. Please note that passports are required for all cattle, and exhibitors are responsible for complying with any DEFRA Animal Health regulations in effect during the show.
Cattle should be securely tied to their allotted places. Please be aware that we won’t be providing hay and straw at the Show. To ensure smooth movement, we ask that you do not obstruct walkways and keep your individual areas clear.
We understand the importance of punctuality, and we’ll do our best to stick to the schedule. However, please be aware that the Secretary and Stewards may need to make slight adjustments if necessary. In the event of insufficient entries, the Show reserves the right to combine classes.
Lastly, the Champions and Reserve Champions in all Cattle Sections will have the honour of participating in the presentation of Trophies, which will take place in front of the Cattle Tent at approximately 2:30 pm.
We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to a fantastic event!
Welcome to the Goosnargh & Longridge Agricultural Show – Cattle
ALL CATTLE MUST HAVE A PASSPORT WITH THEM The Show CPH No is 21/007/8000
ALL CATTLE MUST HAVE A PASSPORT WITH THEM The Show CPH No is 21/007/8000
Membership for 2023 is £20, which provides 1 Members Badge & 2 admission tickets
CATTLE ENTRY SECRETARY
Mr Nicholas Eccles who can be contacted at Sudells Farm, Preston Road, Longridge, Preston, Lancs. PR3 3BL. Tel. 07734834471
Classes
Welcome to the Goosnargh & Longridge Agricultural Show – 2023 Winners
Holstein
- Judge - Mr Richard Lawrence
- Entry Fee: £5
- Prize - First Place: £15.00
- Prize - Second Place: £10.00
- Prize - Third Place: £5.00
Classes
Class 1 Heifer Calf Born in 2024
Generously sponsored by Lely Centre Longtown
Class 2 Maiden Heifer Born in 2023.
1st – £25, 2nd – £15, & 3rd – £10
Class 3 Heifer in calf
Class 4 Cow in calf
Class 5 Heifer in milk
Class 6 Cow in milk
Class 7 Best pair
Champion £50 Semen Voucher, Kindly sponsored by Genus ABS Res. Champion £25
Native Beef
- Judge - Mr Bradley Thompson
- Entry Fee: £5
- Prize - First Place: £25.00
- Prize - Second Place: £15.00
- Prize - Third Place: £10.00
Classes
Class 16 Male any age
Class 17 Cow or heifer in calf or with calf at foot
Class 18 Maiden heifer over 12 months and under 30 months old. Champion £50 Semen Voucher, Kindly sponsored by Genus ABS Res. Champion £25.
Class 19 Best pair
Commercial Beef
- Judge - Mr Bradley Thompson
- Entry Fee: £5
- Prize - First Place: £25.00
- Prize - Second Place: £15.00
- Prize - Third Place: £10.00
Classes
Class 20 Best steer over 12 months and under 30 months old. Generously sponsored by Easyfix
Class 21 Best heifer over 12 months and under 30 months old. Generously sponsored by Carrs Billington Agriculture. Champion £50. Res. Champion £25.
Class 22 Best pair
Any Other Dairy Bread
- Judge - Mr Richard Lawrence
- Entry Fee: £5
- Prize - First Place: £25.00
- Prize - Second Place: £15.00
- Prize - Third Place: £10.00
Classes
Class 8 Maiden Heifer
Class 9 Heifer in calf or in milk
Class 10 Cow in calf or milk
Generously sponsored by Northern Dairy Equipment. Champion £50, Res. Champion £25.
Class 11 Best pair
Continental Beef
- Judge - Mr Bradley Thompson
- Entry Fee: £5
- Prize - First Place: £25.00
- Prize - Second Place: £15.00
- Prize - Third Place: £10.00
Classes
Class 12 Male any age.
Generously sponsored by Clayton Farm Machinery
Class 13 Cow or heifer in calf or with calf at foot
Class 14 Maiden heifer over 12 months and under 30 months old. Generously sponsored by CCIB. Champion £50 Res. Champion £25
Class 15 Best pair
Young Handlers
- Judge - Mr Richard Lawrence
- Entry Fee: £3
- Prize - First Place: £15.00
- Prize - Second Place: £10.00
- Prize - Third Place: £7.00
- Prize - Fourth Place: £6.00
- Prize - Fifth Place: £5.00
- Highly Commended: £2.00 each
Classes
Class 23 Handler Class – A Person aged 26 or under to show a Dairy calf. Generously sponsored by Lambert Leonard & May Vets
Class 24 Beef Young Handler. HANDLER CLASS – A Person aged 26 or under to show a beef calf with all calf teeth of any breed or cross. Generously sponsored by Easyfix.
Forage - Judging to start at 10am
- Steward: Mr N Eccles
- Entry Fee: £2.00
- Prize - First Place: £15.00
- Prize - Second Place: £10.00
- Prize - Third Place: £5.00
Classes
Class 25 Meadow Hay
Class 26 Clamp Silage
Class 26 Bale Silage
- Judge - Mr Richard Lawrence
The F WOOF Cup to be awarded to the best pair of dairy females property of the same exhibitor.
Kindly sponsored by P Gornall, Garstang (Alta), £50 worth of semen vouchers.
THE TIMOTHY PROCTER MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP to be awarded to the Supreme champion DAIRY animal.
Kindly sponsored by I’Ansons Quality Feeds (10 bag feed voucher)
- Judge - Mr Bradley Thompson
- Steward: Mr L Coulier
THE JOSEPH SPENCER CUP to be awarded to the Supreme Champion BEEF animal (any breed or cross). Kindly sponsored by I’Ansons Quality Feeds (10 bag feed voucher)
