THREE YOUNG British dairy cattle enthusiasts travel to Germany next week as prize winners in a competition organised by Holstein breeding company, Mastergen, the UK arm of Masterrind.

The three, Holly Berreen (23) from Dartford in Kent, Shaun Rennie (21) from Mossblown in Ayrshire, and Lizzie Bradley (20) from Quebec in County Durham, will take part in Germany’s major dairy cattle show, known as the Schau der Besten – literally translated to the Show of the Best – getting involved in feeding, milking, preparing and exhibiting some of Europe’s top show cows.

Mr Rennie works with his family’s cows and has recently started to breed a nucleus of cattle with his own prefix: “I think this trip will create a fantastic chance to work with some of Europe’s top cows and at the same time, enable me to build on the knowledge and experience I have previously gained at home and at shows. Working with these cows will allow me to take new skills back home which will help further my own herd in the future.”

The Schau der Besten takes place in Verden, Germany on February 23, and is preceded on Feb 22 by the Masterrind auction, comprising a hand-picked selection of Holstein genetics for sale.