Linda, a member of the UK Dexter Cattle Society Council had a busy three days travelling throughout Northern Ireland visiting Dexter herds as part of the
competition.
With categories for small, medium and large herds, as well as individual categories, there were plenty of difficult decisions to be made along the way.
Commenting on the trip Linda indicated that she was very impressed with the quality of cattle on offer at the various herds: “I’ve been over in Northern Ireland to judge at local shows a couple of times and was very impressed by the quality of the cattle. It is great to visit herds which do not venture near the showring and see the quality of cattle as well as some stunning scenery where these herds are located.
"The enthusiasm for the breed is very prevalent from speaking to the breeders and visiting a few recently established breeders showing that the popularity of the breed is increasing.
"It was also great to see how these members are farming this fantastic little breed, with many supplying their own beef through their farm shop or by selling beef boxes straight from the farm.”
The NI Dexter Cattle Group would like to thank Linda for making the trip across and the members for their high standards in presenting their stock. The Group look forward to announcing the winners at this year’s Farm Walk which will take place at Derryola Dexter’s, Aghalee on Saturday, 3rd October.
Anyone who wishes to attend should contact Ryan Lavery on 07919973939 as soon as possible.
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Linda McKendrick viewing the Carncome herd with owner Jaron Davis. Photo: freelance
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Linda McKendrick with Reami Mathers, owner if the Glinnte herd. Photo: freelance
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Linda McKendrick viewing the Ballyboley herd with Hannah and Stephen Alexander accompanied by Andrew Bingham. Photo: freelance