2013 will be a big year for Illawarras at the Toowoomba Royal Show with the breed holding a Feature Show and a breed sale. Vendors who are prepared to put forward top quality animals, are now being sought. Contact Betty Ledger on 0408 484659 or email
The 2020 Victorian Illawarra Virtual Calf Show was held in place of the 2020 Calf Day, which was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Each entrant was to submit a 30 second video of their heifer being led for each class they entered.
Thank you to Juleesa Smith from Kyabram Veterinary Clinic for judging the calf show, in this new format.
Class 1 (a) - Junior Handler 8 years and under - No Entries
Class 1 (b) - Junior Handler 9 to 12 years - No Entries
Class 1 (c) - Senior Handler 13 to 18 years
1st - Lachlan Andrews
2nd - Sheridan Heath
Class 1 (d) - Senior Handler 19 to 25 years
1st - Rachael Barnes
2nd - Tayla Reynolds
Class 2 - Heifer born after 1st November 2019
1st - Destiny Park Supreme Buttercup (Gorbro BT Sunstorm Supreme) exhibited & owned by Rachael Barnes & Cody Trickey.
View video here.
Class 3 - Heifer born between 1st September to 31st October 2019
1st - Amor Gershom Buttercup (Glenbrook Queens Prince (GERSHOM)) ehibited & owned by Roger & Amanda Heath & Family.
View video here.
Class 4 - Heifer born between 1st July to 31st August 2019
1st - Holburn Park Viola 3 (Lynmark St Clare) ehibited & owned by Lachlan Andrew.
View video here.
2nd - Glenbrook Dairymaid 8 (Llandovery WBS Quincy) exhibited & owned by Rachael Barnes & Cody Trickey.
View video here.
Class 5 - Heifer born 1st April to 30th June 2019
1st - Destiny Park Supreme Trinket (Gorbro BT Sunstorm Supreme (SUPREME)) exhibited & owned by Rachael Barnes & Cody Trickey.
View video here.
2nd - Amor Stroker Scarlett (Stroker Ace) exhibited & owned by Roger & Amanda Health & Family.
View video here.
Class 6 - Heifer born 1st January to 31st March 2019
1st - Amor Anticipation Ruth (Panorama Anticipation (ANTICIPATION)) owned & exhibited by Roger & Amanda Health & Family.
View video here.
Class 7 - Heifer born 1st September to 31st December 2018
1st - Jamber Supreme Jean (Gorbro BT Sunstorm Supreme (SUPREME)) owned & exhibited by Lachlan Andrew.
View video here.
Class 8 - Heifer born 1st July to 31st August 2018
1st - Holburn Park Viola 2 (Kangawarra Charlie) owned & exhibited by Lachlan Andrew.
View video here.
Download the 2020 Victorian Virtual Calf Day Results and prizes here.
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There was no dust and no need for hats as the weather was cold and a bit wet for the recent Illawarra Feature Show at Adelaide Show but a good time was had by all.
Gatton's Dairy Showcase continues to grow with increased numbers in 2012 in the Illawarra breed. Judge, Rob Radel of Biggenden, officiated with eight exhibitors in attendance.
Gympie Show dawned fine and clear for Judge, Julie Moore of Brushy Mountain Stud, Dorrigo, New South Wales.
Despite torrential rain and thick fog across the beautiful Maleny Showgrounds, judging proceeded on time due to the availability of wonderful all-weather facilities.
Barry Warburton (Glen Meadow Stud) and partner Rosie, walk down the aisle on January 5, 2013. The wedding will be held on the family farm in the Lismore district although Barry and Rosie run a 400 herd on the New South Wales/Victoria border. Congratulations and best wishes.
Congratulations also to Michael Tuhan (Riversleigh Stud) and partner Carly who tied the knot on November 3, 2012 at an intimate family ceremony held at Kialla in northern Victoria before partying the night away with their many friends and family. Michael is the current President of the Victorian Branch as well as Chairman of the IDP Committee. Michael and Carly are in the process of taking over the family farm at Tatura from Michael's parents Doug and Marg Tuhan.
Judge, Anthony Norman, reports that he and wife Belinda, were warmly received by Mt Pleasant Show participants who were disappointed to tell the Normans that unfortunately numbers where down (A problem Australia wide). Not that this was relevant as the Judge reports that the quality of cattle he had the opportunity to judge was extremely high.
The Adelaide Royal Show has changed it's dairy cattle program for the 2013 show. Judging of the juvenile and dry classes will be held on Tuesday, September 10 from 1.30pm and in milk classes on Wednesday September 11 from 9.00am followed by the group and interbreed judging. Monday, September 9 will be Youth Day with the Young Judges, Junior Show, Young Handlers competitions being held following by the SADA barbeque.
ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW 2021 dairy cattle entries close on July 2nd.
Yes, there’s over $14,000 in prizes and cash to be won, but it’s much more than that, as passionate dairy cattle exhibitors are aware.
With uncertainty due to sudden Covid interruptions, should things go pear-shaped and there be sudden lockdown or quarantine issues, interstate exhibitors will be permitted to leave the Adelaide Showgrounds at very short notice, and will be fully refunded for entry fees.
Adelaide Show Sept 4th-12th. Illawarra Feature Breed and Interbreed Judging Wednesday, September 8th.
Check out the Adelaide Show website, or phone me should you have any questions. Marie Mueller 0419 838 163
ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW, Sept 4th-13th 2015.
Illawarras are the Feature Breed this year (every 5 years) and we're hoping to boost exhibited numbers and give you the opportunity to share the estimated prizemoney of $15,000.
If you would like a catalogue & entry forms, either contact me (details below) or the show society direct: Tara Weygood phone (08) 8210 5213.
Closing date for entries is Friday June 19th.
Illawarra and Interbreed judging is all on Wednesday Sept 9th.
Federal Council meetings will be Thursday Sept 10th.
Depending on numbers we're planning a trip to the Barossa Valley on Thursday 10th (lunch at Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop) for those not involved in meetings, and then on Friday 11th there will be an opportunity for everybody to take part in farm visits.
Even if you're not exhibiting, please come along and support our Feature Show, where English International Judge Matthew Hayward from Westwood Farm, Nottinghamshire will be judging some of the best Illawarras in Australia! For further information and to indicate your interest in the tours please contact Marie Mueller on 0419 838 163.
Royal Adelaide Show Sept 4th-13th update
It will be the pleasure of the SA Branch to welcome you as an exhibitor, a Federal Council attendee or a guest to our Feature Show, where local and interstate exhibitors will be parading their cattle before International Judge Matthew Hayward from Westwood Farm, Nottinghamshire, UK, and being rewarded for their efforts with in excess of $19,000 in prizemoney.
The program:
MONDAY Sept 7th
: 6pm, Young Handlers Competition.
TUESDAY Sept 8th
: 9am, Juvenile & Dry classes for OTHER breeds.
: 6pm, Junior Show Competition.
WEDNESDAY Sept 9th
: 9am, ILLAWARRA FEATURE BREED Judging, all classes.
: 9am, other breeds In Milk classes, Group classes.
: pm, Interbreed Judging.
THURSDAY Sept 10th
: 8.30am, Federal Council meetings all day.
: 8.30am, Tour of the Barossa Valley.
: 9am, Young Judges Competition.
FRIDAY Sept 11th
: 8am, Farm Tour (Treeton, Glenbrook, Springvale).
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• Judging day hospitality courtesy of Federal Council and the SA Branch will include lunch commencing at approximately 12noon.
• The Barossa Valley itinerary will include at least one winery visit, the stunning view of the valley from Menglers Hill Lookout, and a visit to Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop.
• On Friday 11th the farm visits will commence at Geoff & Rosemarie Williams’ Treeton stud, followed by Ian & Julie Mueller’s Glenbrook stud, and Warren & Cheryl Doecke’s Springvale stud.
• In an attempt to keep your and our transport costs to a minimum, it’s very important that you indicate your interest in the tours for the 10th & 11th to Marie Mueller on 0419838163 or
• If you haven’t yet booked accommodation, perhaps try www.trivago.com and search within 3km of Adelaide CBD.
IT IS WITH SINCERE THANKS TO THE SPONSORS BELOW THAT WE ARE ABLE TO OFFER SUCH A LARGE AMOUNT OF PRIZE MONEY.
PLEASE ACKNOWLEGE THESE SPONSORS, AND SUPPORT THEM WITH YOUR BUSINESS WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
A quality line up of Illawarra cows was paraded at the 2012 Shepparton Show before Judge Paul Ringland of Verona in southern NSW.
At the recent Federal Board meeting, the showing policy was clarified. Check all the breed policies under The Breed/Policies, Rules & Regulations.
If dust coats were still the uniform for an Illawarra show ring, Max Austin would be dusting his off – or perhaps it would be Margaret – in readiness for the Wynyard Show, Tasmania. As well as fulfilling his Show President duties, Max will exhibit his Mallavale Stud animals at his 63rd consecutive show on March 12. Good luck Max and well done.
Judging at this year’s Adelaide Show was Bega (NSW) breeder, Paul Ringland.
Riversleigh Tulip 10 owned and exhibited by Michael Tuhan, Tatura, has taken out the top gong at the Melbourne Royal Show.
Darling Downs farmers, Chelmonte Farming and J P Bourke & Co of Myrtleholme fame, are showing confidence in the Queensland dairy industry with their expansion plans.
Noel and Fay Wieck along with son Grant and wife Kylie are the driving force behind Chelmonte Farming and are in the process of constructing a free stall barn and robotic milking infrastructure to handle their 300 milking herd.
Down Warwick way, the Bourke family are progressing well in the construction of their new rotary dairy which will better cope with their milking herd of 350.