Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders Annual Herds Competition Launched

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In Dingle at the launch of the Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders Herds competition, were, back from left; Roisin O’ Regan, Geraldine Harty, Liam Leen, Ronan Siochru Farm Owner, Leo O’ Connor, Paul Dowd, Johnny O’ Hanlon, Mary Mulvihill Coughlan. Front from left; Noel Scanlon, Pat Ryan.

MEMBERS of the Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders club, along with main sponsors Dairymaster, travelled to Ronan Siochru’s farm in Dingle to officially launch their annual herds competition for 2022.

It is an exciting time in the club as Ronan along with William Horgan and Maurice Harty will be representing Kerry in the national herds competition this year.

Dairymaster are the main sponsors again this year and speaking at the launch, Sales Representative Noel Scanlon said; “We are delighted to be here for the launch of this year’s competition. It’s great to see the club progress so much over the years, we in Dairymaster help farmers to progress everyday using technology, energy efficient and sustainable products. By us all working together we can accomplish great things.”

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The herds competition aims to promote good production and conformation in Holstein Friesian herds.

There are two categories, spring and autumn, which are subdivided into senior, intermediate, junior and new entrants’ sections with 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes in each category. Prizes include:

• Best overall cow based on KG’s of protein production
• Highest herd percentage protein
• Lifetime production cow
• Highest conformation herd & production herd
• Lowest Somatic Cell Count
• Best overall heifer, junior cow and senior cow
• Highest overall EBI herd
• Cow families
• A Pure Friesian Class

“The competition is growing year on year and good, healthy competition is building between the members,” said Leo O’ Connor Chairman of the Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders Club.

“This year we even have a new trophy up for grabs! Big thanks to Dairymaster who have continued to sponsor and support us. In addition to the Dairymaster perpetual cup which will be awarded to the overall champion cow/heifer between spring and autumn herds in the senior section, we will also have a new trophy this year, which will be presented to the overall champion cow/heifer in the junior section. This is another great addition and demonstrates the progression and dedication of the club”

John O’ Callaghan will judge the senior and intermediate section, while Ursula Forest will judge the junior section and Donal Coppinger will judge the new entrants and Friesian section.

The competition is open to pedigree herds and all entries are to be sent to Geraldine Harty, Herds Competition Coordinator, Ballylongane, Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry.  Judging will commence from June 20.

The clubs field evenings will take place at John and Niall Mason’s farm on the 17th of June and John Galvin’s farm on 31st of July, with the awards ceremony announced at a later date.

For further information on the Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders’ Club herd’s competition please contact Club Secretary Maurice Harty on 087 638 6260.

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