Youngsters from the Holstein Young Breeders (HYB) group are set to compete for national recognition in a competition.

The group will take part in National Competitions Day, where they will exhibit their showmanship and stockmanship skills, on July 1.

Taking place at Joseph Heler Farms in Cheshire, the event will feature both stock judging and linear assessment competitions.

Members of the HYB are aged between four and 26-years-old, and will take part in seminars and practical workshops once the competition is complete.

There will be three stock judging classes at the event, with all competitors required to give reasons to the master judge on one of the classes.

The linear assessment will ask competitors to judge a class of four animals; the judge for this will be one of Holstein UK's Classifiers.

National Competitions Day is a popular and highly anticipated event amongst members each year, with entry being through regional HYB Club Coordinators.

Each club is able to enter two members for each of the junior, intermediate and senior categories for both the stock judging and linear assessment competitions, plus a reserve for each category.

Miriam Bagley, events and national HYB coordinator for Holstein UK, said: “The Holstein Young Breeders National Competitions Day is one of the highlights of our calendar.

"The event brings together many young dairy farmers to share their knowledge, enthusiasm and passion.

"Every year there is a real sense of positivity among all competitors and we’re always astounded by the level of talent and maturity that our young breeders display. They are fantastic ambassadors for our dairy industry.

“We are hoping to spread the word about National Competitions Day and encourage our members to take part in regional Club events to be in the running for representing their Club at national level.

"HYB is about recognising and rewarding talented and motivated individuals in the dairy industry; today’s youth are the future of British agriculture and we’re here to help and watch them succeed.”