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Ayrshire

Judge: Mr. Wikus Taljaard, 91 Ayrshire entries, 9 exhibitors.

ResultsADC Olngantongo -BeautyADC Olngantongo -Jerusalem 10th

ADC Olngantongo - YallaSunset Farm-Ijara.ADC Katuke - Ngeti 3rdADC Katuke - KaliwaADC Katuke-Ngeti 3ADC Katuke-Kaliwa

Junior Champion:Reserve:

Young Champion:Reserve:Senior Champion:Reserve:Supreme ChampionReserve:Judge's ReportWikus praised the genetics in the Ayrshire. He commended the champion cow for longevity as she is11 years old and a brilliant animal.The Ayrshires had good feet and legs but to concentrate on udders particularly in relation to higher in

the rear and fore udder attachment.He congratulated the exhibitors on how well the animals were presented. However, he felt there wasroom for improvement in handling, particularly basic principles like keeping an eye on the judge. Hecongratulated Brookside Dairy for their part in the show, but emphasized that the farmers should belooked after and paid well for their milk to encourage them to be self sufficient.

Holstein Friesian

Judge: Mr. Goffe de BoerResultsJunior Champion: KenanaFarmReserve:Champion:Reserve:

130 entries 15 exhibitors.

Kenana FarmMrs.EA. Fowler,-Nyara Sally 42ndMrs. M. Nevill -Tintawn Flossy

Senior Progeny - Kenana Farm sired by CAIS 364Mariru Ebony Kaburu.

Best Udder: Mrs.M.Nevill—Tintawn FlossyStockman's Prize: 1st: Stephen Kihiko

2nd: Jane Banja

Judge's ReportGoffe de Boer said that he had no idea what to expect when he agreed to come to Kenya to judge. Hewas positively surprised by the top cows which would fit well into herds in the Netherlands. However,there was a big decline in quality at the lower end. Look for good quality commercial udders and bonestructure and to use proven bull genetics that will leave their stamp on their offspring.

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Holstein Friesian Judge's report cont.

He advised using Red Factor sires to increase butterfat & protein content in milk, which can also beused on Ayrshire cattle.Goffe congratulated the exhibitors on their presentation and handling, and how important goodhandling is. He noted how proud the handlers were of their winning cows.He enjoyed his visit and found it a great adventure and enjoyed meeting different people who were sopositive.

Guernsey

Judge: Mr. Michael Gachukia, Kenya. 37 entries ,4 exhibitors.Results:

Gicheha FarmEgerton College - Ruth 1stADC Olngatongo -DumapeADC Lanet - NyundoADC Olngatongo -DumapeADC Lanet by CAIS 497 Goliath.

Junior Champion:Reserve:Senior Champion:Reserve:Best udder:Progeny Group -

Jersey

Judge: Mr. John White, 119 entries 11 exhibitors

Results:Champion Heifer: Mrs.PH Rees' Ololua Ernest's GraceReserve: Mrs.P.H. Rees' Ololua Centurion's Helen.Female Champion: R. Grammaticas' Ol Endeti Duke's SandraReserve: R. Grammaticas' Ol Endeti Imperial SylvanaBest Udder: R. Grammaticas' Ol Endeti Duke's Sandra

Judge's Report Mr. White said that the Jerseys are generally smaller than in Canada. TheChampion is well put together, good dairy quality and would classify well in Canada. She has a wellattached udder, square plump teats, good feet and legs, is strong and not fat. Reserve Champion -aCanadian sire a well balanced cow with good volume. He recommended using proven AI Canadiansires for breeding.He said the presentation was good and handling quite good, but recommended more instructionparticularly in regard to watching the judge with one eye and the other eye on the cow.He congratulated the exhibitors on the benching which was superb; well bedded, well presented andclean.He thoroughly enj oyed the visit with such a warm welcome by all who were very friendly. He and hiswife were looking forward to visiting the farms and going on safari.

Above: Guernsey, below Jerseys

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"Pretty Miss":"Working Miss"Progeny Group:

Interbreed ResultsR. Grammaticas' Ol Endeti Duke's Sandra -JerseyMrs.P.H.Rees' Sam's Catherine -JerseyKenana Farm sired by by CAIS 364,HoIstein Friesian

Interbreed winning progeny group

Dual Purpose: Results

Supreme Champion: ADC Lanet -Lolldaiga Hills Red Poll was also awarded champion in her class.

Boran

Judge: Mr. Kaspar Gunzel, 187 entries 14 exhibitors

ResultsChampion female:Reserve:Champion bull:Reserve:BeefChampion Bull:Reserve:Interbreed Bull

Champion Dual Purpose Brown Swiss

Sandeti Iris - Brown Swiss

KakuziSolio RanchLoldaigaOlPejeta

Marania -Aberdeen AngusSolio Ranch—Charolais

Champion -Reserve-Fatstock - Pen of 3 steersChampion -Boran x Dairy Breed

Loldaiga—BoranMarania -Aberdeen Angus

Kakuzi -BoranStanley & Son Ltd.

Judge's Report: This was Gunzel's first sighting of Borans. He was very impressed by their very goodlegs and good temperament. He went on to say they had good muscling and excellent mobility. Hedid not encourage over feeding. He praised the overall quality of both Borans and Beef.

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He was looking forward to his 9 day safari and visiting the Ranches to see the Borans in their naturalenvironment.

Sheep158 entries, 8 exhibitors for Corriedale, Dorper, HampshireDown, Romney Marsh, Merino & Fatstock.Results:Champion Corriedale Ram & Ewe: Ngongogeri FarmChampion Hampshire Down Ram: Marindas Sheep & Goat

Station.Champion Romney Marsh Ram: Marindas Sheep & Goat

StationChampion Romney Marsh Ewe: MarindasReserve MarindasChampion Dorper Ram: A.D.C. Japata ComplexReserve: Maasai Rural Training CentreChampion Dorper Ewe: Sunset FarmReserve: Maasai Rural Training CentreFleeces:Champion Corriedale: Wangu Investment Co. LtdR Champion Merino & Romney Marsh:Marindas Sheep & Goat Station.

Goats175 entries from 52 exhibitors including Alpine, Toggenburg, Dairy Crosses Gala, Boers,East African Goat.

Results:Female Toggenburg Champion: Gituri BreederReserve: Gabriel KagundaMale Toggenburg Champion: Kitui Mwingi Goat B. Assoc.Reserve: Marindas Sheep & GoatsFemale Alpine Champion: Thuo MairaniReserve: Festus KamboMale Alpine Champion & Reserve:DGAKFemale Gala Champion & Reserve:Gicheha Farm -ZiwaniMale Gala Champion & Reserve: Gicheha Farm ZiwaniFemale Boer Champion: Sangare RanchMale Boer Champion & Reserve: Sangare Ranch