The grand champion Jersey cow Broadlin Illusion with chairman of Norco Greg McNamara, Jersey Australia president Peter Ness, handler Ross Easterbrook, owners (at rear) Lynton, Lisa, Gavin and (at front) Toni and Cassie Broad.
A young dairy farmer who has been attending International Dairy Week since he was two weeks old was thrilled when the cow he prepared was named the grand champion Jersey today.
“This is the best feeling in the world,” Gavin Broad said.
The three-year-old cow, Broadlin Illusion 2817, was bred by Lisa and Lynton Broad, on their farm at Lockington, Vic.
The Broads, who were all in tears after the win was announced, have been attending International Dairy Week since the Jersey event was introduced and the win was their first IDW broadribbon.
Lynton Broad said the win was “mind boggling”.
He said he had not expected to win the grand champion after winning the intermediate champion award.
“She’s only three years old – it’s unbelievable,” he said.
He paid tribute to his son Gavin who he said had prepared their team of seven for the event.
“He’s extremely keen and loves doing it,” he said.
Gavin said he had dedicated the whole month before IDW in getting the cows set for the event.
“There’s nothing like that (winning),” he said.
The judge Hank Van Exel, from the United States, said the cow had great character.
It was dairy, long and strong with a beautiful mammary system and beautiful feet and legs, he said.
Source: The Australian Dairy Farmer
