Entries came from Lancashire and Yorkshire, and included a strong showing of native breeds, including Herefords and Aberdeen Angus as well as a good range of continental breeds. Freddie, a beef shorthorn bull, was by far the weightiest animal in the section and much admired by the general public.

Mr Stephenson was particularly pleased to see Champion Dairy Cow awarded to Mr Midgely of Dean House Farm, Luddenden Foot, and the Reserve Champion Dairy Cow awarded to Mr Hitchen of Crib Farm, Luddenden. Both farms produce, bottle and retail milk in the local area; the quality of their farm-bred stock assured them of the top prizes in their section.

Stewards on the day were Brent Furness and John Newsome

Results

Overall Champion: Mr W. Timm (Timm's Girl, Belgian Blue Heifer) Awarded: T. Trafford Cup

Reserve Champion: Mr G. Hall (Romany Ishbel, Hereford) Awarded: W. Smith Cup

Any Other Continental Beef Breed: Judge: Mr R. Schofield

First, Mr W. Timm (Belgian Blue Heifer); second, Mr Bamford (Belgian Blue); third, Mr J. Midgley (Limousin)

Any Other Native Beef Breed Judge : Mr L. Cox

Male: first, Mrs T. Severn (Vulcan of Upsal, Beef Shorthorn Bull)

Female: first, P. and M. Stanley (Crake Gamble, Aberdeen Angus); second, Mrs T. Severn (Highland Tansy Usip, Beef Shorthorn); third, Mrs T. Severn (Blackbrook Nonpares Clover, Beef Shorthorn)

Hereford: Judge: Mr B. Rimmer and sponsored by H. Walton, Grain Merchants

Bull Calf: first, Mr Lucas; second, Mr Hall; third, Wythenshawe Community Farm

Heifer: first, Mr Hall

Heifer Calf:first, Mr Henry; second, Wythenshawe Community Farm; third, Mrs C.M. Fozzard and Mrs J.M Patrick

Best Pair: first, Wythenshawe Community Farm; second, Mrs C.M. Fozzard and Mrs J.M Patrick; third, Jane Walker

Champion Hereford: Mr Hall. Awarded: Edward Swale Rose Bowl

Reserve Champion: Mr Henry

Young Handler: Judge: Mr Hague Speak

First, Jack Pickup (Great Harwood, Near Blackburn). Awarded: Blackburn Trophy

Second, Nicola Walker (Northallerton, North Yorks); third, Hannah Ormondroyd (Bradford)

Dairy: Judge: Mr Hague Speak and sponsored by: Glasson Fertlilizers Ltd, Glasson Dock, Lancaster

Holstein Friesian Heifer in calf: first, Mr Hitchen; second, Mr Midgley

Holstein Friesian cow in calf or milk: first, Mr Midgley

Any Other Dairy Heifer in calf or milk: first, Mr Midgley; second, Mr Hitchen

Any Other Dairy cow in calf or milk: first, Mr Midgley; second, Mr Hitchen; third, Mr Hitchen

Best Pair: first, Mr Midgley; second, Mr Hitchen; third, Mr Hitchen

Champion Dairy Animal: Mr J. Midgley. Awarded: Lord Challenge Cup

Reserve Dairy Champion: Mr Hitchen

Commercial Beef: Judge Mr P.