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It had been ten years since judge Perry Phend, from Wisconsin, U.S.A., last attended the Holstein Québec Spring Show. He said he was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the livestock shown, particularly the cows. Mr. Phend even added that those that placed last in the various classes could easily win top honours at many other shows.
It is precisely because of the superior quality of this show that breeders from Quebec, Ontario, and the Maritime provinces take part in it. And so a total of 180 Holstein animals were shown before judge Phend on Thursday, April 24, in Victoriaville. The previous day, Mr. Réjean Leclerc, from Saint-Isidore, Quebec, said he was honoured to judge the 85 animals in the Red & White show. “I was impressed by these animals, particularly the 23 calves in the Senior Calf class,” declared judge Leclerc. He also appreciated the professionalism of the exhibitors who presented exceedingly well-fitted animals.
The grand-prize winners
A large crowd of spectators from Quebec and Canada and representatives of 11 countries, who came specially for this event, looked on as the title of Red &White Junior Champion was awarded to Vidia Petrus Mallie, owned by Ferme Jolicap inc., Crackholm Holsteins, and Lookout Holsteins. The titles of Reserve Junior Champion and Junior Honourable Mention went to Sildajak Glacier Melody and Sildajak Redman Cash, respectively, both owned by Sildajak Holstein.
As for the Holsteins, judge Perry Phend was particularly drawn to Lesbertrand Dundee Lalime, owned by Georges Bertrand and Joël Lepage, awarding her the title of Junior Champion. For the titles of Reserve Junior Champion and Honourable Mention, he chose Rotaly Dundee Madagascar, owned by Rock Hébert and Nathalie Dumais, and Midlee Chapter Marilla, shown by Brian Enright.
For more on the Quebec Spring show, visit their website by clicking here.
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