Jennifer Roach, 22, the current Miss Scotland, was invited by Andrew and Pat Wilson to get muddy on the farm with Balise, one of the region's most successful show cows. The 'amoosing' photoshoot was arranged to celebrate Balise's recent win at the first UK Dairy Expo Championships.

The meeting saw two of Scotland's most prolific beauties come together for the first time, with Jennifer seeing Balise enjoy a grooming session that could easily rival her own preparations for the Miss Scotland competition. Balise's beauty regime involves washing and clipping her coat to make sure she is looking her best before a show, and she is put on a special diet to make sure she stays super healthy.

Jennifer says: "It was great to spend time with Balise - I had no idea how much goes into looking after dairy cows. It sounds silly but the preparations she undergoes before a show are no different to my own before a pageant. The only difference is I have to do a lot of it myself!"

The Wilsons, from Carskerdo farm near Cupar in Fife, Scotland, hope to travel the country with Balise to compete in some of the 70 or so shows which take place every year. Internationally renowned judges score dairy cows on condition and body shape, which needs to be balanced and strong. Cows like Balise can be worth thousands of pounds and are often courted by dairy farmers and breeders alike.

Marco Winters, breeding expert at DairyCo, the organisation that works on behalf of British dairy farmers, says: "It's great to see dairy farmers take part in cow shows and Balise seems to have been particularly successful. But the shows certainly aren't all about looks - the animals really need to be in prime condition. We see dairy farmers' dedication to keeping their cows happy and healthy every day and this is reflected in the breeding strategy in Britain, which focuses on health and fitness traits."

Andrew Wilson says: "Balise loves being groomed and performing for the judges - she seems to revel in the attention. You could say that all our cows are pampered - as dairy cows have nutritionists who plan their diets, vets who check on them regularly, as well as the everyday care we give them. But a show cow like Balise likes to feel special. She is looked after in a special pen and if she sees me or my wife coming into the barn she will walk up to us and demand attention."

Balise, is a part of the 325-strong milking herd on Carskerdo farm, consisting of both Holstein and Jersey cows, which graze outdoors during the summer and stay in comfortable barns during winter, a common practice for the great majority of British dairy farmers.