The David Allen Stockperson of the Year Competition

The David Allen Stockperson of the Year Competition

The 'Stockperson of the Year' competition will take place during the day from 10am – 1pm

Aim:  To test the skills, knowledge and capabilities of the progressive livestock farmer

In Conjunction With:

• David Allen 
• The British Charolais Cattle Society 
• NEMSA 
• Cumbrian Young Farmers (Promotional Sponsor)

Who Can Enter?
Entries are invited from pairs who must be members of a Young Farmers Club

• 12 – 26 years YFC pairs

The Competition

Class 1 | Stock-judging | Sponsored by NEMSA

• Each pair must place four Mule sheep in the correct order (as determined by the chosen judge)

Class 2 | EBV Challenge | Sponsored by the British Charolais Cattle Society

• Looking in details at EBVs of 4 bulls, each pair must select the most appropriate bull for each given scenario

Class 3 | Stock Value Challenge

• Each pair must value 4 different grades of stock ie store animal, calf, prime lamb, breeding sheep

Prizes

• A Cash Prize will be presented for 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd places
• The Overall Winners will be presented with a trophy

Entries will be accepted on the day, Friday 27^th October

For more information please email [email protected]