Holstein NI chairman Alan Cleland discusses plans for the club's 22nd annual spring show and sale of pedigree bulls with John Henning, Northern Bank, sponsor. This premier sale takes place at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira on Wednesday, February 1. Judging commences at 10.30am and will be followed by the sale at 11.30am. The catalogue has attracted an entry of 38 deep pedigreed bulls. Click here to download the catalogue.

Holstein NI has presented a cheque for £735 to the NI Children's Hospice Horizon West Appeal. Pictured are, from left: Cliona Dudgeon, Fermanagh and Tyrone community fundraiser, NI Children's Hospice; Alan Cleland, chairman, and John Martin, secretary/treasurer, Holstein NI; and Alex Berry, Simply Irresistible Catering.

DOWNLOADS / FORMS

• Holstein UK's latest showing rules (revised June 2011).
• Bull Schedule Moira
• Entry Form October 2011
• Schedule Kilrea and Ballymena
• HYB consent form
• Owners and Fitters Agreement
• Standard Exhibitor Agreement

January 2012: Moira venue for Irish National Holstein Show on March 9

Evening event attracts prize fund in excess of £5,000

Holstein NI has announced details of its forthcoming Irish National Holstein Show. The event takes place at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira, on Friday, March 9. Read more >>>

January 2012: Parklands welcomes Holstein NI members

Members of Holstein NI enjoyed the recent open meeting hosted by Parklands Veterinary Group at its new 8,000sq ft facility on the outskirts of Dungannon in County Tyrone. Read more >>>

January 2012: Steady trade with Holstein heifers to 3,250gns at Moira

Fresh calved heifers attracted a steady trade at Holstein NI’s January show and sale, conducted by Taaffe Auctions at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira. Read more >>>

January 2012: Shottle son tops Ballymena Holstein entry at 3,300gns

Prices reached a ceiling of 3,300gns and 14 lots changed hands to average £1,845 per head at Holstein NI’s January bull sale, hosted by J A McClelland and Sons at Ballymena Livestock Market. Read more >>>

UPCOMING EVENTS

01/02/12 - Holstein NI premier bull show and sale, sponsored by Northern Bank, at Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira.

21/02/12 - Holstein NI bull show and sale, sponsored by Genus ABS, at Kilrea Mart.

22/02/12 - Holstein NI show and sale, sponsored by Kilco, at Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira.

09/03/12 - Irish National Holstein Show, at Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira.

21/03/12 - Holstein NI show and sale, sponosred by Teemore Engineering, at Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira.

02/04/12 - Holstein NI Annual General Meeting, sponsored by United Dairy Farmers Ltd, at Gilgood Lodge, Moira.

18/04/12 - Holstein NI bull and female show and sale, sponsored by Farm Wizard, at Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira.