International Dairy Week was scheduled to be held this week but was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
This week Australian Dairyfarmer will feature stories, photos and videos from International Dairy Weeks past - for those missing the event.
At last year's youth show Georgia Sieben and her family's Brindabella Holsteins from Torrumbarry, Vic, swept all before them.
Brindabella Solomon R Midge was named the grand champion heifer of the show after earlier taking the senior champion in milk heifer - senior leader award.
Another entry from the stud Brindabella Meridian Connie was named the junior champion heifer - senior leader earlier in the show.
The senior heifer in milk junior leader championship was won by Brookbora Love Lies 748, Brookbora Jerseys, Tennyson, Vic, with leader Aila Bevan.
The junior champion heifer junior leader was awarded to Philmar FC Upto Mischief, Elm Banks, Crossley, Vic, with leader Hannah Gleeson.
Youth showmanship challenge
The Sheri Martin Youth Showmanship Competition attracted a large number of competitors across the four age groups.
It was judged by multiple IDW award winner Ben Govett, Bendara Dairies, Dingley, Vic.
Want to relive some more highlights from 2020. Check out these stories:
SHOWS
- INTERBREED: Holsteins dominate interbreed awards at International Dairy Week
- HOLSTEINS: Gippsland-bred and owned Holstein grand champion
- JERSEYS: Winning ribbons thrill Jersey breeders
- AYRSHIRES: Ayrshire owners confident about future
- GUERNSEYS: Three generations build Guernsey success
- ILLAWARRAS: Long haul pays off for Qld Illawarra exhibitors
- BROWN SWISS: Tandara sweeps Brown Swiss judging
- YOUTH SHOW: Brindabella Holsteins dominates at youth show
SALES
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Carlene Dowie
Carlene Dowie is the editor of the Australian Dairyfarmer magazine and has more than 30 years' experience as a rural journalist.
Carlene Dowie is the editor of the Australian Dairyfarmer magazine and has more than 30 years' experience as a rural journalist.
