The Lanarkshire Holstein Club held their annual calf show and showmanship competition, at Lanark Agricultural Centre, where judge Jonny Woodhouse, from the Shoreline herd, had to find his champion from a calf class comprised of 22, as well as 14 showmanship contenders battling for the title.

LEADING awards

Calves (Judge: J Woodhouse). Champion – Grayridge Holsteins with Drointon Silver Dee Petrelle. Reserve – Drointon Holsteins and Grayridge Holsteins with Drointon Doc Promise. Hon mention – G Weatherup with Pinupgirl Solo Stockings. Born after 1 April 2019 – Grayridge Doc Bridget. Born after 1 February and 31 March 2019 – Drointon Silver Dee Petrelle. Born between 1 December and 31 January 2019 – Overside Mayday Amanda. Born between 1 October and 30 November 2018 – Drointon Doc Promise. Born between 1 August and 30 September 2018 – Overside Performer Tabby. Born between 1 April and 31 May 2018, red and white born born after 1 April 2018 – Carnduff April Fools Peaches Red. Group of 3 from same prefix – Messrs HM Neilson, Overside.

Showmanship (Judge: Jonny Woodhouse). Champion – Mark Bryson. Reserve – Amy Weathercup. Hon mention –Zoe Bryson. Junior – 1, Calum Gray; 2, Erica Gray; 3, William Currie. Intermediate – 1, Mark Bryson; 2, Isobel Currie; 3, Lynsey Currie. Senior – Rachel Wood. Mature – 1, Amy Weathercup; 2, Zoe Bryson; 3, Andrew Neilson.