The second in our series of International Dairy Week flashbacks - this time looking at a family that has dominated in the Guernsey ring for many years.
In 2020, three generations of the family were involved in two of the champions .
Tyson and Mark Shea and Neville Wilkie, Bacchus Marsh, Vic, are behind a Guernsey stud operation that has enjoyed considerable success at IDW for many years.
This year they showed the grand champion Rockmar Miami Graceful and the junior champion Rockmar Pilot Madison.
The Sheas have only a small herd of about 20 milking cows and Rockmar Miami graceful is dominant in that herd.
The junior champion was owned by all three generations after they bought her mother in partnership three years ago.
The intermediate champion Gilbert Sigrid 20 was picked up by its owners Darby Norris, Kyabram, Vic, and Digby Gribble, from the United Kingdom, at the IDW Guernsey sale two years ago.
Want to reminisce with some more of our 2020 International Dairy Week coverage:
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.
