The Laird family, Blyth, West Linton, went all the way to the top with their Holstein to pick up the dairy inter-breed at this year’s Royal Highland Show.
Extra special as not only was it the 10th Holstein win for the family, but they also receive the Queen’s Cup.
Supreme was the bought in third calver, Mag Pandor, from France, which is jointly owned with Canadian AI company, Ferme Blondin. Last calved in February and achieved the maximum classification score for her age of Ex93. Giving 60l she is sired by Walnutlawn Sidekick and out of MAG Nacoby.
Reserve went to the Jersey, Logan Chrome Caribbean from the Yates family, East Logan Farm, Castle Douglas. This second calver is a daughter of River Valley Cece Chrome. The maximum classification score for its age of VG89, giving 37l she last produced a calf in March.
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