HOLSTEIN Fairvale Morty Lady 51 has done it again. The eight-year-old dairy cow, owned by the Thompson family from Bracknell, has taken out the title of Australian Supreme Champion at the 2014 International Dairy Week. She first claimed the coveted title in 2011. Owner Lisa Thompson said the family was forced to a tight timeframe to get Fairvale Morty Lady51 ready for the event, which was held in Tatura, Victoria, last week. "We usually have three months to prepare but she got into calf with twin bulls a little bit later than we would have liked," Ms Thompson said. "We only had two months up our sleeve in the end; we worked her pretty hard so she was in decent form. "Fortunately she's a really strong, competitive cow - she handled it really well." The holstein was scrutinised for the width, depth and squareness of her frame as well as her strength and femininity. Close attention was paid to her udder. Ms Thompson said to claim the title a second time with the same cow (the family had previously won the title with another cow) was an incredibly gratifying experience. "To go back and win again is more than we could ever have asked of her," she said. "It's really nice to have someone else recognise how special she is." Ms Thompson said winning the title was the equivalent of a horse owner winning the Melbourne Cup. "It's by far the biggest thing you can do in this country and is just huge from a global perspective," she said.Fairvale Morty Lady 51 is now retired from competition, but will continue to be active on the Thompson family's farm.
Lisa Thompson, of Bracknell, with Fairvale Morty Lady 51.
HOLSTEIN Fairvale Morty Lady 51 has done it again.
The eight-year-old dairy cow, owned by the Thompson family from Bracknell, has taken out the title of Australian Supreme Champion at the 2014 International Dairy Week.
She first claimed the coveted title in 2011.
Owner Lisa Thompson said the family was forced to a tight timeframe to get Fairvale Morty Lady51 ready for the event, which was held in Tatura, Victoria, last week.
"We usually have three months to prepare but she got into calf with twin bulls a little bit later than we would have liked," Ms Thompson said.
"We only had two months up our sleeve in the end; we worked her pretty hard so she was in decent form.
"Fortunately she's a really strong, competitive cow - she handled it really well."
The holstein was scrutinised for the width, depth and squareness of her frame as well as her strength and femininity. Close attention was paid to her udder.
Ms Thompson said to claim the title a second time with the same cow (the family had previously won the title with another cow) was an incredibly gratifying experience.
"To go back and win again is more than we could ever have asked of her," she said.
"It's really nice to have someone else recognise how special she is."
Ms Thompson said winning the title was the equivalent of a horse owner winning the Melbourne Cup.
"It's by far the biggest thing you can do in this country and is just huge from a global perspective," she said.Fairvale Morty Lady 51 is now retired from competition, but will continue to be active on the Thompson family's farm.
