Europe’s finest cows for Millstreet

Cork: Some of the finest cows in Europe will be exhibited at the 22nd National Dairy Show at Green Glens in Millstreet tomorrow.

But the prestige and added cow value for a breeder who does well at the show outweighs the prize money, especially after a spectacular Irish triumph at the European championships in Brussels in February.

Kevin Dillon, chief executive, Irish Holstein Friesian Association, said he had been convinced for many years the best breeds in Ireland would compare favourably with the best from other countries. This was proven when 10 Irish cows competed in the European championships.