By Meyrick Brown

Expanded this year to include breeds other than Holsteins, the April Celtic Showcase at the United Counties Showground, Carmarthen, had wide appeal to those connected with the dairying side of the agricultural industry.

Hefyn Wilson’s Tregibby herd continued the family’s remarkable run of successes by winning the championship trophies at all three levels with remarkable Holstein and Jersey animals from their mixed herd near Cardigan.

The judge was Mark Nutsford, Cheshire.

Awards:

HOLSTEIN MILKERS

Yearling – 1, Erie Brady Irene – Intermediate Champion (Iwan Morgan); 2, Churchvale Sid Rachel – best udder in class (Richard and Bethan Thomas); 3, Caer Saloon Sian 39 (Alan and Caroline Davies).

Three year old – 1, Woodmarsh Doorman Zandra 3 (Hefyn Wilson); 2, DKR Superf – best udder in class (Erie & Starlight Holsteins); 3, Tegan Numero Uno Jodie 4 (Elitehaven Genetics & Erie Holsteins).

Four year old – 1, Noremead Baxter Kansas (Elwyn and Cheryl Thomas); 2, Erie Goldsun Supreme Maude ( Iwan Morgan); 3, Castellhyfryd Rebellion Beauty 2 (Simon and Sian Davies).

Five year old – 1, Feithy Windbrook Glenys 11 – best udder in class) (Eifion and Margaret Jones & Son); 2, Cramar G Sid Cherry (Elwyn and Cheryl Thomas)

Special awards:

Senior Champion – Woodmarsh Doorman Zandra 3, res – Noremead Baxter Kansas.

Best by UK sire – Waliswood Top Shot Blomke 119 (Paul Williams), best udder – Erie Goldsun Supreme Maude, Champion Red & White Holstein – DKR Superf.

HOLSTEIN HEIFERS

Born after 1 September 2016 – 1, Tregibby Fitz Beauty (Hefyn Wilson); 2, Trigarn Absolute Kaylie Red 3 ET ( Iwan Morgan); 3, Lyganlan Again Pamela (Marc and Sian Williams).

Born between 1 April– 31 August 2016 – Erie Solomon Joan (Iwan Morgan); 2,

Tyrywen Drummer Colleen (Sophie Powell); 3, Llancourt Minicio Lady 6 (Rowlands & Lewis).

Born between 1 Jan-31 March 2016 – 1, Tregibby Solomon Lustre (Hefyn Wilson); 2,

Tirnewydd Windbrook Teekah (Ffion Thomas); 3, Sahara Penney Flower (Dylan and Louise Davies).

Born between 1 September-31 December 2015 – 1, Ingleview Doorman Promise (Hefyn Wilson); 2, Tyrywen Henry Teresa (Sophie Powell).

Born between 1 April-31 August 2015 – 1, Tregibby Maude Kitty (Hefyn Wilson); 2,

Lyganlan Fabulous Erica (Marc and Sian Williams).

Special awards:

Junior Champion – Tregibby Maude Kitty, res – Tregibby Fitz Beauty.

COLOURED BREEDS

Milking Heifer – 1, Bluegrass Tequila Blondette -best udder in class (Hefyn Wilson); 2, Mydrim Excitation Wonderful Tara ( James Evans); 3, Elite Aimless Lady 239 (Ioan Harries).

Milking Cow – 1, Tregibby Panama Tequila -best udder in class (Hefyn Wilson); 2,

Future Dreams Tequila Veronica (Future Dreams Partnership).

Heifer born on or after 1 January 2016 – 1, Olympic Response Belladonna (Lyn Robertson); 2, Tregibby Magic Delight (Hefyn Wilson); 3, St Michael Payssli Dollmae 12 (Alan and Caroline Davies).

Special awards:

Champion – Tregibby Panama Tequila, res – Bluegrass Tequila Blondette.

SHOWMANSHIP

Junior Handler – 1, Carys Davies (overall winner); 2, Peighton Robertson; 3, Megan Powell.

Intermediate – 1, Ben Baker (res. overall); 2, Christie Baker; 3, Sophie Powell.

Senior – 1, Ioan Harries; 2, Fflur Davies.