September 3rd 2010

Stars of the Future Calf Show plans announced

Plans for the inaugral Stars of the Future Scottish pedigree calf show have now been announced. The event is due to take place on Friday 5th November at Forfar Market and will involve pedigree calf classes for the Aberdeen-Angus breed along with British Blue, Charolais, Limousin and Simmental classes.

With a total prize find of £5000 and 12 classes on offer for all breeds, the event is likely to attract some quality pedigree calves from across Scotland. Judge for the Aberdeen-Angus section is Richard Thomson, Laggan Bridge, while the interbreed judging honours falls to H&H auctioneer David Thomlinson.

Entry forms are available from Forfar Market by contacting 01307 462651. Class details for bull and heifer calves are as follows:

Born 1st August 2009 – 15th September 2009

Born 16th September 2009 – 31st October 2009

Born 1st November 2009  – 31st December 2009

Born 1st January 2010 – 28th February 2010

Born 1st March 2010 – 31st March 2010

Born 1st April 2010 onwards