Youth

Preparing the cattle for showing at International Dairy Week can be a time consuming task. The responsibility however, does not always fall directly on the grown-ups. More often than not, the entire family works to ensure the cattle are ready for the show ring. This family involvement has lead to a number of youth events being held at International Dairy Week, in which the younger members of the family can show that they have the skills to become the farmers of the future.

Please check the program for times

ABS Australia Youth Ambassador Award

Rewards young people with an overseas farming experience for their skill of showmanship in the ring. To be confirmed later in the year.

Holstein Australia Victoria Youth Challenge Trials

Judges young people on their teamwork and competence in preparing cattle for the show ring. Teams are to consist of 6 to 10 working members with a captain, and at least 3 junor members (under 15). Teams will be judged on clipping, judging and parading.
Please contact Mr Ross Suares (Victorian Branch President) (03) 5231 3468 to register.
For complete guidelines

Youth Clinic

A global guest-list of cattle fitters will take a moment to sharing their personal approaches to preparing, feeding, leading and clipping show heifers.
Topics that will be covered include;

  • Separating the best from the rest - choosing your heifer
  • Breaking your heifer to halther
  • Feeding and preparing your heifers at home - the difference
  • Settling your cattle at the show and why a routine is critical
  • Clipping - a small cog in the overall wheel
  • Leading - showing your heifer to her potential
  • Organisation, timing and detail - often underestimated

For further information please contact
John Maher 0409 552 643
Paul Quirk 0428 242 589
Fleur Ferguson 0427 266 291

Youth Showmanship Classes

All youth exhibitors are welcomes to participate in the Youth Showmanship classes to demonstrate their leading skills.
Sections include;

  • Youth Showmanship Senior Section (aged 22-24)
  • Youth Showmanship Intermediate Section (aged 16-21)
  • Youth Showmanship Junior Section (aged 8-15)

No entry fee or form is required

Judges on Parade

An opportunity for all youth exhibitors to witness the experienced leadership skills, commentary and judging of the IDW judges.