ALL BRITAIN AWARDS 2009
NEWS, VIEWS AND EVENTS
- keep up to date with the
Entries are now being taken for the All Britain Awards 2009. Please
visit www.holstein-uk.org to download an entry form. Here is a
latest news from Holstein UK
reminder of the rules:
 To be eligible for entry the animal must be registered with and
owned by a member of Holstein UK and be of at least 50%
Holstein blood.
 It is the responsibility of the owner/exhibitor to enter the animal
A
s our Centenary draws
to a close it seems
into the competition and supply all the relevant show and
fitting that the final issue
pedigree information.
of The Journal focuses on
 All class winners at the 2009 Royal Show are automatically longevity – something that
entered, but please complete the entry form listing all other both breeders and the
shows results.
Society strive to achieve.
 Only show results achieved in a Holstein UK ring at a show,
As such, the cows to have
with a qualifi ed judge, will be taken into consideration.
produced over 150 tonnes of milk in their lifetime
 Animals may be entered in more than one class.
have been profiled, starting with the legendary
Castledon Emperor Donfloss EX, the only cow in
 A complete list of all the relevant years’ show placings must be
the breed to have surpassed the 200 tonne mark.
submitted. Animals for whom incorrect or incomplete show
This however, is only ‘the story so far’ and a look
placings have been supplied by the exhibitor will be disqualifi ed.
at the LP awards today reveal a growing number
 Photographs – black & white or colour 5” x 7” – will be accepted
reaching the LP100 mark. Production Awards
and must have been taken during the 2009 show season.
are a useful way to recognised long-lived, robust
 Any animal that had been disqualifi ed from a show during the
and fertile animals and the award system is auto-
current year for breaking rules will not be eligible for the year’s mated. At an admin fee of just £1 per award, you
“All-Britain” awards. can notify the office if you would like LP and SP
 Judges may not vote in classes where they have bred animals or
notification adding to your services, just mention
been involved in their ownership.
it next time you call in.
The final look at families stretching back over
the last 100 years encompasses the Bricknell
CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES development of the Ruby’s and Ethel’s who are
*Please note that Telreg lines will be closed from 12 - 2.30pm on
now bringing success to other herds after the
Tuesday 8th December*
Carter’s dispersal sale in 2004. It has been an
Offi ce closes at 4pm on 24th December
interesting journey looking back over the years,
Offi ce closed from Friday 25th December to Monday 28th December
tracking progress through the generations and
Offi ce re opens on Tuesday 29th December
this will now be extended with the imminent
Offi ce closes at 4pm on Thursday 31st December
publication of the Holstein UK Scrapbook. With
Offi ce closed Friday 1st January
over 600 pictures, it will serve as a fitting tribute
Offi ce re opens on Monday 4th January normal working day.
to the efforts of breeders across each decade and
we hope you will register for a copy.
2010 PROOF RUN DATES
More recent herd developments are covered in
a feature looking at Richard and Dawn Bown’s
The 2010 Offi cial Interbull Release dates are:
Richaven herd which was awarded the Premier
January 12
Pedigree Herd Competition this summer and the
April 6
Pilkington’s Aintree herd. Both are much more
August 17
focused on looking to the future now. As an
December 7
interesting addition, there is also a look at how
From November 2010 onwards, the release dates will
the job is done in Wisconsin at the Golden Oaks
coincide with the following:
yard.
Finally, a full report of the latest All Breeds All
1st Tuesday in December
Britain Calf Show held at Stoneleigh in October
1st Tuesday in April
2nd Tuesday in August
covers the recent achievements of our Young
Breeders. Our Editor Simon Gee was sorely missed
at the show this year, as the HYB calendar con-
CIS MEMBERS DIARY
tains some of his favourite events, but some love-
ly messages were passed on to him afterwards.
The CIS have produced a
He is still undergoing
management diary for 2010.
treatment but he
Costing £17.50 + VAT, please call
maintains his usual
01923 695319 to order a copy.
positive attitude and
A complete herd management diary –
we hope to see him
soon.
designed to make your life easier.
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