It was a clean sweep for the Jersey breed when it scooped all four Interbreed titles on offer at the South West Dairy Show, which was hosting the 2022 Jersey National Show.

The four interbreed awards included the showmanship, calf, junior heifer and overall breed championships all being achieved by the Jersey breed with the breed champion claiming a virtual maximum score in the interbreed class against the Holstein, Shorthorn, Ayrshire, Guernsey and any other dairy breed.

It was the 2^nd calver, Riverside Engineer Hazelnut 3 from Nia and Ben Llewellin of Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire who lifted the top accolade. This outstanding daughter of great show cow Riverside Tequila Hazelnut, is following in her mother’s footsteps as she too lifted the Interbreed Championship at this event in 2017 and 2019. Teuila Hazelnut also won in 2017 the Breed Championship and Reserve Supercow at Agriscot and followed in 2018 winning the All Britain Intermediate Cow title and Honourable Mention in 2020.

Commenting on this fantastic win, Nia Llewellin said: ‘I just cannot believe that Hazelnut has gone and won the Interbreed just like her mother. It is a dream come true and one I will never forget. This family is amazing for us as Hazelnut’s Casino-bred daughter also won her class today’.

Nia’s first love of Jerseys happened when she was just eight years old when her father and mother gave her a Jersey calf for her Christmas. The Hazelnut family came later when her father had the choice from three heifers and selected the first Hazelnut to join the herd and the rest is history as they say.

The quality of Jersey cattle was extremely high and would have been capable of gracing any world stage within the breed.

Commenting on the show of Jersey cattle was judge for the breed Duncan Hunter “It is always a privilege to be asked to judge at any show but being asked to officiate at a National Show is an absolute honour! The 2022 UK Jersey National show was an event that showcased the breed to its very best. The calibre of stock exhibited and the way they were presented was a true testament to the breeders’ dedication to the Jersey breed. It is always a pleasure to judge great individuals, and that was certainly the case with every class containing superb quality all the way through.  The event was that extra bit special as the Jersey breed dominated in every section taking all the Interbreed titles on offer, highlighting the outstanding quality of the three individual Jersey Champions.