Rochester’s Great Northern Show set a new record by attracting more than 9000 attendees for the first time in 30 years.
One of the highlights of the show was witnessing the quality of livestock competing against one another for the top spot.
Here’s a list of all the winning animal exhibits:
BEEF CATTLE
Friday evening:
Red River Rural Heifer Classic:
Champion
Jackungah Luo’s Secret S52 exhibited by Jackungah Speckle Park, from Pine Lodge.
Reserve Champion
Black Diamond N67 Surrenderd S157 exhibited by Black Diamond Speckle Park from Macorna.
Saturday:
Supreme Champion, Junior and Grand Champion Female:
Black Diamond Thumbellina T1795 exhibited by Black Diamond Speckle Park, Macorna.
Reserve Junior Champion Heifer
Merridale Cydie C174, exhibited by Merridale Angus, Tennyson.
Senior Champion Cow
Bluelake Myola exhibited by Bluelake Angus, Birregurra.
Reserve Senior Champion Cow
Merridale Stephie S103 exhibited by Merridale Angus, Tennyson.
Grand Champion and Junior Champion Bull
Roly Park Mr Sydney exhibited by Roly Park Shorthorns, Lake Boga.
Reserve Junior Champion Bull
Eddington Park Top Notch exhibited by Eddington Park.
Senior Champion Bull:
Black Diamond Sling Shot exhibited by Black Diamond Speckle Park, Macorna.
Reserve Senior Champion Bull
Black Diamond Season Opener exhibited by Black Diamond Speckle Park, Macorna.
DAIRY INTERBREED
Supreme Dairy Exhibit and Champion Dairy Cow
Brookbora Vanahlem Enchantress exhibited by Bacon Family, Tennyson.
Champion Intermediate Dairy Cow
Moonpah Clusto Dawn exhibited by Sunshine Farms, Kyabram.
Champion Dairy Heifer
Mitch Moovin Barbara Red exhibited by Mitch Holsteins, Bamawm.
Supreme Best Udder
Brookbora Vanahlem Enchantress exhibited by Bacon Family, Tennyson.
JERSEYS
Junior Champion Heifer
Heartland Craze Merle exhibited by Heartland Jerseys, Bamawm.
Reserve Junior Champion
Jugiong Flower 8540 exhibited by Jugiong Jerseys, Girgarre.
Intermediate Champion Heifer
Moonpah Clusto Dawn exhibited by Sunshine Farms, Kyabram.
Reserve Intermediate Champion Heifer
Kathleigh Farms Valentino Grace exhibited by Kathleigh Farms, Rochester.
Champion Cow
Brookbora Vanahlem Enchantress exhibited by Bacon Family, Tennyson.
Reserve Champion Cow
Jugiong Daydream 7578 exhibited by Craigielea Jersey, Bamawm,
Best Udder
Brookbora Vanahlem Enchantress exhibited by Bacon Family, Tennyson.
HOLSTEINS
Junior Champion Heifer
Mitch Moovin Barbara Red exhibited by Mitch Holsteins, Bamawm.
Reserve Junior Champion
Mitch Davina Cretonne exhibited by Mitch Holsteins, Bamawm.
Intermediate Champion Heifer
Mitch Altitude Beauty exhibited by Mitch Holsteins, Bamawm.
Reserve Intermediate Champion Heifer
Clydevale Mirand Sunbird exhibited by Clydevale Holsteins, Macorna North.
Champion Cow
Mitch Goldwyn Berri exhibited by Mitch Holsteins, Bamawm.
Reserve Champion Cow
Clydevale Solomon Liz Clydevale Holsteins, Macorna North.
Best Udder
Mitch Altitude Beauty exhibited by Mitch Holsteins, Bamawm.
GUERNSEYS
Junior Champion Heifer
Glynyari Java Deva exhibited by Glynyari Guernseys, Rochester.
Reserve Junior Champion
Kalaso LR Drone Jazzy exhibited by Kalaso Guernseys, Tongala.
Intermediate Champion Heifer
Riverton Cowboy Belinda exhibited by Linleigh Guernseys, Tongala.
Reserve Intermediate Champion Heifer
Kenwyn Icy Australia exhibited by Linleigh Guernseys, Tongala.
Champion Cow
Kenwyn Kakado Star exhibited by Glynyari Guernseys, Rochester.
Reserve Champion Cow
Donnybrook Bruce Ribbon exhibited by Kalaso Guernseys, Tongala.
Best Udder
Kenwyn Kakado Star exhibited by Glynyari Guernseys, Rochester.
DAIRY GOATS
Champion Doe (all breeds)
Down Under Amaia exhibited by Bryony LePoidevin, Benalla.
Overall Best Udder
Down Under Amaia exhibited by Bryony LePoidevin, Benalla.
Champion Goatling
Anama Aurelia exhibited by Bryony LePoidevin, Benalla.
Champion Doe Kid, All Breeds
Anama Amrita exhibited by Bryony LePoidevin, Benalla.
POULTRY
Champion Bird In Show
Kelly McKay, Mooroopna.
Reserve Champion Bird In Show
Barry Fitzgerald, Ballendella.
Best Standard Heavy Male
Kelly McKay, Mooroopna.
Best Standard Heavy Female
Len Wills, Echuca.
Best Standard Light Female
Bill Wilson, Serpentine.
Best Hard Feather Bantam Male
Barry Fitzgerald, Ballendella.
Best Hard Feather Bantam Female
Barry Fitzgerald, Ballendella.
Best Soft Feather Bantam Male
Kelly McKay, Mooroopna.
Best Soft Feather Bantam Female
Kelly McKay, Mooroopna.
Best Waterfowl
Ted Brown.
Champion Junior Exhibit
Ella Gent, Ardmona.
Reserve Champion Junior Exhibit
Natalie Brown.
Best Coloured Exhibit
Fletcher Fountis.
Best Prepared Exhibit
Ella Gent, Ardmona.
Quietest Exhibit
Nash Riordan, Bamawm.
Best Backyard Bird
Harry Fountis.