When the judge of the 2024 Diageo Baileys champion cow, Markus Mock, arrives in the country later this month, it will be his first time as a judge of a livestock event on the island of Ireland. It will also be the first time a German judge has performed the task in the 41-year history of The Baileys Competition.Markus’ farm is situated right beside Lake Constance in the southernmost part of Germany and very close to Austria and Switzerland. He runs a family farm of 135 cows and 200 head of young stock. The herd, Mox Holsteins, already has 100 EX cows to its name and three German national champions. Markus has also diversified the farm business to offer holiday apartments for families wanting to enjoy the renowned beauty of the surrounding area. He is a strong advocate of supporting the next generation, offering opportunities for young people to train and gain experience in dairy breeding and farm management.