2024 CMSS Virtual Show
Judges: James and Robert Robinson, Strickley Dairy Shorthorns, Cumbria, UK
Calves (born after Sept 1, 2023): Sponsored by Laughlin Farms and Prosperous Acres
1. Bovidae Tribute Carol – Bovidae Farms, Falmouth, NS (4-H Brantley Pemberton)
2. Oceanbrae Bessie Joe 75th – Oceanbrae Farms, Belmont, PEI
3. Ashtonia St Clare Carnita – Robert Ashton, Port Perry, ON (4-H Emma Spicer)
4. Lynmark Royalty Fiona – Sheldon Richardson, St. Marys, ON
5. Ashtonia Foster Eggz – Robert Ashton, Port Perry, ON (4-H Levi McBride)
6. Oceanbrae Tribute Genesis-ET – Wynsum Meadows, Newington, ON
Judge’s Comments: A super class to judge, with not much to separate the top two, the first place calf just edging it on being slightly better on parade. At this age, Robert and I are really looking for clean bone, good legs and plenty of rib, and there was some lovely boned animals right through the class and plenty of promise for the future.
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| 1st: Bovidae Tribute Carol | 2nd: Oceanbrae Bessie Joe 75 | 3rd: Ashtonia St Clare Carnita |
Yearlings (born between Sept 1, 2022 and Aug 31, 2023) – Sponsored by Laralor Farms and Knoxdale Farms
1. Ashtonia Enchilada – Robert Ashton, Port Perry, ON (4-H Briar Loney)
2. Bovidae Foster Clover – Bovidae Farms, Falmouth, NS (4-H Alice Duey)
Judge’s Comments: Just the two in this class, but both heifers paraded beautifully. First place edged it with more length and a cleaner front end, but both had great rib and looked very well grown for their age.
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| 1st: Ashtonia Enchilada | 2nd: Bovidae Foster Clover |
Junior Champion (sponsored by Eastgen): Bovidae Tribute Carol – Bovidae Farms, Falmouth, NS
Reserve Junior Champion: Ashtonia Enchilada – Rob Ashton, Port Perry, ON
HM Junior Champion: Oceanbrae Bessie Joe 75 – Oceanbrae Farms, Belmont, PEI
Judge’s Comments: Both Robert and I really liked the top placed calf, she had such a wonderful rib and was very well grown with a lovely clean bone. We have given her the heifer champion for the promise which she shows and we are very much looking forward to seeing her in a few years’ time.
First Lactation Cows (sponsored by Ashtonia Milking Shorthorns, Port Perry, ON)
1st: Oceanbrae Tribute Latoya – Oceanbrae Farms, Belmont, PEI
Judge’s Comments: Only the one entry for heifer in milk, but she deserved the top spot nonetheless, she had a great udder and balance and is one to look out for in the future.
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| 1st: Oceanbrae Tribute Latoya |
Second and Third Lactation Cows (sponsored by Richford Farms, St. Marys, ON)
1. Oceanbrae Royal Blossom – Oceanbrae Farms, Belmont, PEI
2. Ashtonia Bentley Easter – Robert Ashton, Port Perry, ON
3. Oceanbrae Lass Ballerina – Don Richardson, St. Marys, ON
Judge’s Comments: A very strong class, with three great junior cows. Top spot was a nice winner, she had wonderful balance and a stunning rear udder, she also tracked really well and had a lovely bone quality. Second and third place was close, with the frame and strength and rear udder just pipping the third place.
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| 1st: Oceanbrae Royal Blossom | 2nd: Ashtonia Bentley Easter | 3rd: Oceanbrae Lass Ballerina |
Mature Cows (Sponsored by Oceanbrae Farms, Belmont, PEI):
1. Oceanbrae Bentley Fontana – Oceanbrae Farms, Belmont, PEI
2. Lyndale Me Right Now – Sheldon Richardson, St. Marys, ON
3. Oceanbrae Pingerly Jewel – Oceanbrae Farms, Belmont, PEI
Judge’s Comments: Mature cows are often the best class and here was no exception, a very clean boned red cow stood top here, she had the most balance and walked beautifully, with an udder that had a wonderful skin texture, it was her dairy quality which put her above a very balanced roan cow in second, on another day with a bit more bloom on her, she could have pushed for the top spot.
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| 1st: Oceanbrae Bentley Fontana | 2nd: Lyndale Me Right Now | 3rd: Oceanbrae Pingerly Jewel |
Grand Champion (Sponsored by Farm Credit Canada): Oceanbrae Bentley Fontana – Oceanbrae Farms, Belmont, PEI
Reserve Grand Champion: Oceanbrae Royal Blossom – Oceanbrae Farms, Belmont, PEI
HM Grand Champion: Lyndale Me Right Now – Sheldon Richardson, St. Marys, ON
Judge’s Comments: A stand out winner, which Robert and I loved as soon as we saw her. She was beautifully cleaned boned and paraded with style. Her udder texture was soft and silky, and oozed dairy style.