HAVING ALREADY run the National Holstein Show as part of its cattle show, UK Dairy Day has announced that it will also now host the National Ayrshire Show, with the multibreed event set to take place in September 2017.

In 2016, the show attracted over 170 cattle entries, including cattle from all breeds, Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Dairy Shorthorn, Jersey and Holstein.

The National Ayrshire Show is organised by the Ayrshire Cattle Society. Breed manager Duncan Hunter commented: “Our National Ayrshire Show has become a huge event for our Society. For the last few years we have held our national show at Livestock Event in Birmingham.

"Due to some changes to the format and location of that event we have been looking for another event where we can promote ourselves to the industry with the facilities we need. I am delighted that following talks with the UK Dairy Day team, we have been welcomed and accommodated at this great event on September 13, 2017.

"We will continue to encourage our very successful young breeders to come along to prepare and show animals for breeders who can't be there themselves. We look forward to working with UK Dairy Day and supporting the event as it continues to grow and flourish for the good of the whole dairy industry.”

UK Dairy Day event manager Hannah Williams said: “UK Dairy Day is extremely pleased to be welcoming The National Ayrshire Show next year. The Cattle Show is a major part of our event.

"This year cattle entry into the show was free of charge and this saw an increase in the number of cattle entered. Next year we hope to attract even more breeders and exceed previous records.

"The calibre of cattle from all breeds is always outstanding and now with both The National Holstein Show and National Ayrshire Show, we know UK Dairy Day 2017 will be a parade of spectacular cattle.”