The Gold Cup is the premiere national dairy herds competition, recognising efficiency in commercial milk production.
The prestigious NMR/RABDF Gold Cup annual award is open to all dairy herds with official milk records and meeting the criteria of at least 100 cows in the herd, an annual average cell count of 200,000/ml or less and a £PIN value which is breed specific .
Entrants complete a detailed questionnaire giving herd performance data, including production, feed, health and fertility information.
Finalists are selected and visited by the team of judges, and each finalist is judged on factors such as physical and management performance, environmental schemes and their future plans for the dairy business.
The winner is announced and presented with the Gold Cup at the Dairy Event and Livestock Show in September.
For the latest information on this year's competition click here and/or contact Frank Armitage: frank.armitage@btinternet.com or ring mob: 07971 600332