There has certainly been a lot happening since I wrote my last editor’s note.
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Journal editor: Katie Davidson, 01923 695252
journal@holstein-uk.org Breed advertising:
Heather Lewinton, 01923 695261
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Be part of the team for the next European Championships
The next European Championships will take place on 17th
– 19th June 2016 in the
town of Colmar in the Alsace region of North eastern France.
The event will be run by the French herd book Prim’ Holstein, in conjunction with Eurogenetique and local breeders and will follow a similar format to the highly successful championship held in Fribourg, Switzerland earlier this year. Holstein UK has already started work to ensure that UK breeders will be represented at the championships, working in conjunction with Team GB who attended the last event. Head of Classification Michael Parkinson says: “The show is great opportunity to promote UK genetics to the European market and further afield.” If you wish to exhibit at this prestigious event, get in touch with either Michael Parkinson or Lynette Smale.
michaelparkinson@holstein-uk.org or 07740 851153
lynettesmale@holstein-uk.org or 07736 0699806
Issue Feature
February 2015 Large Herds April 2015 June 2015
October 2015 Sharing knowledge December 2015 League leaders Cornwall 9th October 14th November THE JOURNAL DECEMBER 2014 5
New entrants Grazing
August 2015 Working with the Community
Co-Op Farmer of the Year Dumfries dairy farmer Colin
Mair who owns the Mairs herd has won the Co-operative Outstanding Farmer of the Year 2014.
Commenting on the award Colin said: “I was honoured to be nominated and thrilled to win. To beat off competition from other
sectors to win this award has been overwhelming.” Colin and wife Lorraine farm 365 acres at Townhead Farm,
Mouswald, milking 250 pedigree Holstein and Ayrshire cows and supply milk to the Co-operative through Muller Wiseman.
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Holstein UK has a new President and Chairman, Dairy Shows have been taking place across the country and the All Breeds All Britain Calf Show took place at Three Counties Showground for the first time. This issues theme is ‘The next generation’ and I’ve been thoroughly impressed by the passion, enthusiasm and dedication of the young members I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing. It is definitely
very promising and inspiring for the future of the breed and dairy industry to see such driven and focussed young people coming through. This issue’s technical features are focussed on the challenges faced during winter with calf temperature, winter clipping, nutrition for fertility and looking at the more business end of the effects following the end of quota. Along with a long drive to Carmarthen for the Welsh Dairy Show, which was made worthwhile with a good show in numbers and quality, the highlight for the December issue has to be the All Breeds All Britain Calf Show. The standard, atmosphere and great sportsmanship are a credit to HYB and the organisational team behind the event. I can’t believe as I write this that with a December issue comes the mention of Christmas, so I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Christmas and I look forward to seeing what 2015 will bring.
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