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Rising star of the show ring

By Pip Turton

Feb 14, 2026

Fifteen-year-old Lloyd Akers from Tallygaroopna enjoyed a standout day at the All Breeds Youth Show, winning Junior Leader with his cow, Loxleigh Broad Marie 9211, before achieving the ultimate honour when she was named Grand Champion of the show.

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Starting with a win in the two-year-old milk class, Lloyd went on to claim Junior Leader Senior Champion Milk Heifer, and ultimately Grand Champion Heifer of the Show — a remarkable sweep of the major youth titles.

For Lloyd, who has been showing cattle since the age of 10, the Grand Champion ribbon was particularly special.

“I wasn’t really expecting that win, but it’s a great feeling,” he said.

“This is my first big win. To not only get first, but then to go on and get grand champion at the youth show, is a feeling I won’t forget.”

The Goulburn Valley Grammar School student said the achievement also meant a great deal to his family.

“I don’t think I’ve ever seen Dad smile so much — it’s his first big win as well,” Lloyd said.

Looking ahead, Lloyd already has his future plans in place.

“The plan is to go away to uni and then come back home to the farm and take over,” he said.