THE Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders Club proudly announced the commencement of their annual Herds Competition this week, launched at the historic Rattoo Round Tower in Ballyduff with main sponsors Dairymaster.
There are two categories — spring and autumn — which are subdivided into senior, intermediate, junior, novice 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.
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Speaking at the launch, Dairymaster CEO John Harty expressed; “We are honoured to sponsor the herds competition again this year. The club’s dedication is truly commendable as they continue to strengthen the dairy farming community in the county. They put a lot of effort and time into this competition, so we are delighted to support them. I would like to wish all the entrants the best of luck.”
This years Chairman Johnny O Hanlon said at the launch; “We are excited for another great year of the Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders Competition. It is fantastic to see the club’s growth with involvement of new members. We deeply appreciate Dairymaster’s continued support in helping to get the club to the where we are today, as we continue to take things to the next level with positive competition between the herds.”
The competition is open to pedigree herds and all entries are to be sent to Geraldine Harty; Herds Competition Coordinator; Ballylongane; Ballyheigue; Co. Kerry; (087) 816 8281.
The awards ceremony for the competition will be held at a later date. The clubs field evening/stock judging will take place at the farm of Kieran Savage; Tylough, Kielduff on Friday 28th June.
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