A SOLE entry in the Saler ring has created interest in the beef section after being described by judge Sam Hunter of Agstock as "as good of a beef female you could see".

Nicolstoke Nicola was the two-year-old black Saler cow/calf pair exhibited by Susan and Stephen Nicholas, Nicolstoke Saler stud, Nowra.

The Nicholas said they were proud to be flying the flag for the Saler breed, as one of the only Saler breeders in NSW. They currently run about 10 head.

Targetting a more moderate, black coated animal, the Nicholas family said they decided to bring down the size of their Saler cattle, targetting a moderate beast while maintaing the characteristics that the breed is known for.

"They have been bringing down the size of the Salers in Europe also, moving from 1500 to 1600 kilogram bulls to 1100 to 1200kg bulls, and improving the feed efficiency and costs associated," Stephen Nicholas said.

The female showed with a three-month-old heifer calf-at-foot Nicolstoke Quinta, sired by an older sire Beartooth Parkes.

"The Saler breed is known for their quality of milk and the magnificent cheese they produce," Mr Nicholas said.

Breed: Saler

Judge: Sam Hunter of Agstock, Yass

No. of entries: 1

Senior champion female: Nicolstoke Nicola, Susan and Stephen Nicholas, Nowra

Grand champion female: Nicolstoke Nicola, Susan and Stephen Nicholas, Nowra

Supreme exhibit: Nicolstoke Nicola, Susan and Stephen Nicholas, Nowra