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Boyds have a repeat of their great 1-2 success in Northern Ireland

The National Dairy Show drew herds of people to Millstreet to look at 240 of the best looking cows.

Boyds have a repeat of their great 1-2 success in Northern Ireland

Thu, 23 Oct, 2014 - 01:00

A cow which produces 13,000kg at 3.5% protein, is the 2014 National Dairy Show Irish Examiner Supreme Championship.

Glaslough Miss Petra EX91 comes from the Glaslough herd of David and Kenny Boyd in north Co Monaghan.

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