Ireland’s champion cow has been chosen after a tough competition among 24 bovine beauties to pick the best looking animal. It seemed the winner’s wonderful udders won the day.
‘Lulu ‘ a six year old heifer beat 24 other competitors that travelled the length and breadth of the country to compete in the country's most prestigious dairy livestock event which is sponsored by Baileys Irish Cream. '
Lulu' was born six years ago in Ireland's northern-most county, Donegal. Her current owners, Eugene Murphy and his son Sean are farmers from Ireland's Southern-most county of Cork and no doubt found it a moo-ving experience.. Their prudent purchase of Lulu as a heifer-in-milk has paid dividends for they return to Cork with a 2,000 Euro cash prize from Baileys and the silver trophy in their possession.
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Competition judge, Iwan Morgan who is from Wales said: “It has been an ambition of mine to follow in my father's footsteps and judge this competition. All of the cows on show here today were remarkable but the sheer power and capacity of the winner and, in particular, that incredible udder gave her the edge."
Indian Ink owned by Mervyn & Philip Jones from Gorey, Co. Wexford was declared Reserve Champion. Honourable Mention went to Co Wicklow farmer, John Hurley for his cow Fanta. Other prizes were awarded in specialist categories for breeders that travelled to Virginia from as far afield as Co Kerry and Co Down to compete including Richard Jones from Co Wexford and Roy Cromie of Co Donegal.
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.ellenfromcork | Aug 13, 2011, 08:08 PM EDT
virginiashow70, you still haven't explained how she could be lactating if she hasn't given birth yet.
virginiashow70 | Aug 11, 2011, 08:38 PM EDT
Lulu is lovely isnt she! For more photos and info have a look at www.virginiashow.com or find us on facebook and twitter. Baileys Cow Comp is in its 28th year but the show is in its 70th! ellenfromcork - A heifer in milk for the Cow Competition really means an animal in her first lactation.
ellenfromcork | Aug 11, 2011, 06:48 PM EDT
I'm confused. I thought a heifer was a young cow that hasn't given birth. If she hasn't given birth, how can she be in milk? Can someone explain?
jamieLM | Aug 11, 2011, 10:46 AM EDT
LuLu's a nice lookin' gal. Growing up on a large farm, I've milked cows, but never one that had an udder like LuLu. My brothers and I also showed calves in 4-H for the state and county fairs for a number of years. Lots of work involved in that.
nicgearailt | Aug 11, 2011, 10:32 AM EDT
fond memories of growing up on a small farm..we loved the cows..had names for each one..then my brother used to have show animals..and my mother would prepare the animals for showing..no easy task.she loved that life ..we loved the animals...because our mother did..I still have great regard for them...Lulu looks a champ!
antoman | Aug 11, 2011, 09:46 AM EDT
Funny how elephants have their udders between their front legs.If they stood bolt upright they would look almost human in their anatomy.Does that indicate intelligence?
stephendoyle | Aug 11, 2011, 09:16 AM EDT
The only reason LuLu won was because my ex-wife was out of town when the competition was held.........