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News Archive:
February 2012: Milk quality winner leads Holstein bull offering at 6,000gns
Bulls with good conformation and high components were in strong demand at Holstein NI’s 22nd annual spring show and sale, held at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira. Read more >>>
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 >>>
January 2012 BVD and FarmSkills training bursaries on Holstein NI agenda
Open invitation to Dungannon meeting on Tuesday, January 17
The negative impact of BVD within the dairy herd, and an overview of the various FarmSkills training courses offered by Parklands Veterinary Group, will be on the agenda at a forthcoming Holstein NI meeting. Read more >>>
January 2012: 24 Holstein bulls catalogued for Ballymena on January 13
Catalogues are now available for Holstein NI’s bull sale which takes place at Ballymena Mart on Friday, January 13. Read more >>>
December 2011: Moira Holsteins peak at 3,550gns
Buoyant trade as dairy stock averages 2,178gns per head
There was a buoyant trade for dairy stock at Holstein NI’s December show and sale, hosted by Taaffe Auctions at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira. Read more >>>
December 2011: Holstein competition winners collect prizes
County Tyrone-based dairy farmer Ian Agnew from Caledon was the winner of the stockjudging competition, held on the Holstein UK stand at the RUAS Winter Fair. Read more >>>
November 2011: Holstein support for NI Children’s Hospice
The Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice has received a cheque for £735 from Holstein NI. The money was raised at the club’s Causeway Classic III elite sale, held at Moira in August. Read more >>>
November 2011: Champion tops Kilrea bull sale at 4,000gns
Strong demand as 18 Holstein bulls average £2,389 per head
A Picston Shottle son from the noted Inch herd of Jim Morrison, Downpatrick, won the supreme championship ribbons and sold for a top price of 4,000gns at Holstein NI’s November show and sale, held at Kilrea Mart. Read more >>>
November 2011: Reserve champion tops Moira Holstein trade at 3,300 guineas
Black and white heifers reached a ceiling of 3,300gns at Holstein NI’s November show and sale, held at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira. Read more >>>
November 2011: 26 Holstein bulls on offer at Kilrea
The catalogue for next week’s Holstein NI show and sale at Kilrea has attracted an outstanding line-up of 26 quality bulls. Read more >>>
November 2011: World’s highest ranked PTAT milking female bred at Glasson
Holstein NI members Philip and Simon Haffey from Portadown, County Armagh, have bred the world’s current number one PTAT milking female, Glasson Goldwyn JD Glora ET VG88 2yr. Read more >>>
November 2011: Holstein breeders collect silverware
Society president attends 13th annual dinner in Castlereagh
Newly elected Holstein UK president Jimmy Hull, and his wife Nancy, made a short visit to Northern Ireland last weekend to attend Holstein NI’s 13th annual dinner, held in Castlereagh. Read more >>>
November 2011: Champion tops Moira bull sale at 5,400gns
There was a strong demand for bulls with good conformation and high components at Holstein NI’s 24th annual autumn show and sale, held at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira.
Prices peaked at 5,400gns, and following a 93% clearance Taaffe Auctions confirmed that 28 lots changed hands to average £2,948 per head. Read more >>>
November 2011: Holstein heifer entry for Moira on November 16
Catalogues are now available for Holstein NI’s November show and sale, which takes place next week at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira. Read more >>>
October 2011: Holstein bulls reach 3,050gns at Ballymena
Prices reached a ceiling of 3,050gns at Holstein NI’s autumn show and sale of pedigree bulls, held at Ballymena Mart. Read more >>>
October 2011: 40 Holstein bulls catalogued
Moira venue for autumn show and sale on Wednesday, November 2
Catalogues are now available for Holstein NI’s annual autumn show and sale of bulls, which takes place at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira, on Wednesday, November 2. Read more >>>
October 2011: Allison secures Holstein UK’s Littlestar Award
Holstein Young Breeders’ Club member, Allison Wilson from the Gravelhill herd in Newtownabbey, County Antrim, is this year’s proud winner of Holstein UK’s prestigious Littlestar Award. Click here for further details >>>
October 2011: Success for HYB team at All-Britain Calf Show
Ten members of the NI Holstein Young Breeders’ Club have recently returned from the All-Britain Multi Breed Calf Show, held at at Stoneleigh. They were accompanied by Northern Ireland HYB co-ordinator Hilary Wilson, who was ably assisted by Mrs Pauline McCorry. Click here for further details >>>
September 2011: Champion leads Moira Holstein sale at 3,100gns
Holstein NI’s first show and sale of the autumn and winter schedule got off to a buoyant start as quality heifers met a strong demand at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira. Read more >>>
September 2011: Holstein NI events for 2011/12 outlined
Holstein Northern Ireland has unveiled its members’ Activities Card for 2011/12.
Generously sponsored by John Thompson and Sons Ltd, the Activities Card highlights important dates in the club’s annual calendar, including shows and sales, annual dinner and AGM. Click here for further details >>>
September 2011: Andrew selected as UK delegate for European Young Breeders School
Holstein Young Breeders’ Club member, Andrew Patterson from Crumlin, has been chosen to represent the UK at the European Young Breeders School in Belgium. Click here for further details >>>
August 2011: Open invitation to Holstein NI meeting on September 8
 Holstein NI has extended a warm invitation to all dairy enthusiasts to attend an open meeting at Gilgood Lodge, Moira on Thursday, September 8, commencing at 8pm.
Guest speaker for the evening is Chris Parry from Albert in Canada, who will give an ‘Insight into Commercial and Pedigree Farming in Canada’.
Mr Parry manages the genetics side of the business at Morsan Farms. He moved to Morsan six years ago, having previously managed a dairy unit in the UK, and worked for Semex UK for 16 years in the Midlands area.
Morsan Farms is home to 1,650 milking cows in a commercial dairy unit which is managed alongside its pedigree business. The herd is on three-times-a-day milking, and its current 305 day herd average is 12,226 kilos at 3.8% butterfat and 3.2% protein.
Although Morsan Farms is a large business, it is still very much a family-run operation.
Morsan Farms is involved with over 200 cow families, representing one of the largest genetic pools anywhere in the world.
Over the past five years Morsan Farms has had numerous show successes across north America. Its most recent achievement was grand champion red and white and reserve supreme champion at Madison in 2010. Blondin Redman Seisme was also grand champion red and white and supreme champion at the Royal Winter Fair in 2010.
Holstein NI secretary, John Martin said:”We look forward to welcoming Mr Parry to Northern Ireland. This promises to be an interesting and informative evening. Everyone is welcome.”
August 2011: Hilltara hat-trick
Kennedy wins Holstein showmanship honours
The McCormick family’s noted Hilltara herd scored a hat-trick at the 9th annual multi-breed calf show, walking off with the supreme, reserve and honourable mention awards in the championship line-up. Click here for further details >>>
July 2011: Causeway Classic III peaks at 10,000gns
Prices reached a ceiling of 10,000gns at this week’s Causeway Classic III, hosted by Holstein NI in conjunction with Genus ABS and United Feeds, at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira. Read more >>>
August 2011: Inch herd claims Clogher Show championship
A home-bred second calver from Jim Morrison’s herd in Downpatrick County Down, won the supreme Holstein championship and reserve interbreed dairy honours at Clogher Show. Read more >>>
July 2011: Glaslough Charles Fancy features in Baileys prize list
The father and daughter team of Ivan and Louise Robinson from Ballgowan, have won the Highest EBI and Best Protein Awards at the prestigious Baileys Irish Champion Cow Competition, held the 70th Virginia Show in County Cavan. Read more >>>
July 2011: SARA WINS 10th ANNIVERSARY McLARNON CHAMPIONSHIP
The Final of the McLarnon Feeds / NISA Dairy Cow Championship 2011 held at Antrim Show proved to be a spectacular event as the sun shone on the largest turnout of cows seen in the 10 years of this Championship. Fifteen cows in total were presented on the day representing some of the best dairy stock in the Province from Northern Irelands top breeders battling itt out for the “Dairy Cow of the Year 2011” title. Read more >>>
July 2011: Patterson’s dominate the Holstein and interbreed line-ups at Antrim
The Patterson trio from the Ballyginniff Holstein herd based at Crumlin – John, and sons James and Andrew – had a memorable trip to Antrim Agricultural Society’s 105th annual show, held at Shanes Castle Estate. Read more >>>
July 2011: United Feeds sponsorship support
United Feeds is one of the sponsors supporting the Causeway Classic III, taking place at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira on Wednesday, August 10. Read more >>>
JULY 2011: WIN A LYME IN THE LOTTO
If you would like an opportunity to win the Lotto then visit the Genus ABS stand at the Causeway Classic and enter the Genus Lotto for a chance to win 20 units of Woodmarsh Lotto semen worth £520. The successful winner will be announced at the end of the sale. Read more >>>
July 2011: Causeway Classic III catalogue now available
Moira venue for Holstein NI event on Wednesday, August 10
Catalogues are now available for the Causeway Classic III, an event which has been billed as one of the most anticipated Holstein sales of 2011. Read more >>>
July 2011: High calibre entry for Causeway Classic III
Moira venue for evening auction on Wednesday, August 10
An unrivalled selection of high calibre genetics is how Holstein UK’s breed development executive, John Gribbon, has described the catalogue for the forthcoming Causeway Classic III. Read more >>>
July 2011: Success for local HYB members at national finals
Eight members of the Northern Ireland Holstein Young Breeders’ Club have recently returned from the National Competitions Day in South Wales. Click here for further details >>>
July 2011: Multi-breed Calf Show on August 20
Schedules and entry forms are now available for the 9th annual multi-breed calf show which takes place at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira on Saturday, August 20. Click here for further details >>>
July 2011: Goldwyn daughter claims Newry Show championship
Downpatrick breeder Jim Morrison had a day to remember at Newry Show, claiming the Holstein honours, the interbreed dairy award, and the overall champion of champions ribbons. Read more >>>
July 2011: Hunter claims Omagh Holstein award
A fourth calver giving 50 litres per day from John Hunter’s herd in Castlederg , County Tyrone, claimed the Holstein honours and reserve interbreed title at Tyrone Farming Society’s 171st Omagh Show. Read more >>>
June 2011: Causeway Classic catalogue boasts 30 deep pedigreed heifers and two embryos
Moira venue for third annual sale on Wednesday, August 10
There are 30 heifers and two embryos catalogued for Holstein NI’s forthcoming Causeway Classic Sale III. The event, which is sponsored by Genus ABS and United Feeds, takes place at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira, on Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Read more >>>
June 2011: Drumbo herd joins Holstein premiership
Results of 2011 Ulster Bank Herds Inspection Competition announced
The Drumbo herd owned by the father and son team of Desi and Gary Reid has been crowned the overall winner of Holstein NI’s prestigious Herds Inspection Competition. Read more >>>
June 2011: Paintballing and cattle clipping on agenda for HYB members
The Northern Ireland Holstein Young Breeders’ Club has a busy schedule ahead, with two events organised for next week. Click here for further details >>>
June 2011: Baileys Dairy Cow competition attracts €9,000 prize fund
Pedigree Holstein breeders across Ireland are being invited to represent their county in the All-Ireland 2011 Baileys® Champion Dairy Cow Competition. Read more >>>
June 2011: Clean-sweep for Hilltara herd at 66th Saintfield Show
The father and son team of Sam and John McCormick, Bangor, had a clean sweep in the Holstein and interbreed dairy sections at Saintfield’s 66th annual show. Read more >>>
June 2011: Antrim herds to host Holstein farm walk on Friday, June 24
Judging of Holstein NI’s annual Herds Inspection Competition, sponsored by Ulster Bank, is almost complete, and the 2011 winners of the junior, senior and premier sections will be revealed next week. Read more >>>
June 2011: Holstein NI launches Causeway Classic III
Moira venue for elite heifer sale on Wednesday, August 10
Holstein Northern Ireland has announced details of the Causeway Classic Sale III, which takes place at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira, on Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Read more >>>
June 2011: Ballyginniff scoops interbreed Honours at Armagh Show
Interbreed honours in the dairy section at Armagh Show went to a home-bred Holstein cow brought out by John Patterson, and sons, James and Andrew, from Crumlin, County Antrim. Read more >>>
June 2011: Holstein reigns supreme at Ballymoney Show
A Holstein heifer from the father and son team of Cyril and Martin Millar, Coleraine, led the way at North Antrim Agricultural Association’s 104th Ballymoney Show. Read more >>>
June 2011: Judging of Holstein herds already underway
Judging of Holstein NI’s annual herds inspection competition is underway, with club secretary, John Martin, reporting an increased level of entries for the Ulster Bank sponsored competition. Read more >>>
May 2011: Wiltor Goldwyn Lausine back on winning form at Ballymena Show
The Patterson family’s much-admired Wiltor Goldwyn Lausine EX92 was back on winning form at County Antrim Agricultural Association’s 111th Ballymena Show. Read more >>>
May 2011: Moira Holstein trade peaks at 2,160gns
Trade for pedigree cows and heifers peaked at 2,160gns at this week’s Holstein NI show and sale, hosted by Taaffe Auctions at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira. Read more >>>
MAY 2011: Entry forms available for Holstein herds competition sponsored by Ulster Bank
Entry forms are now available for Holstein NI’s annual Herds Inspection Competition, generously sponsored by Ulster Bank.
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May 2011: HYB members unveil new polo shirts
The Northern Ireland Holstein Young Breeders’ Club has unveiled new polo shirts, generously sponsored by Donaghadee-based agricultural merchant, Francis and Dunn Ltd, in conjunction with Alfco Engineering and Easyfix Rubber Products.
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May 2011: Balmoral Holstein Report Haffey’s Goldwyn Sara claims Holstein honours at Balmoral Show
The father and son team of Phillip and Simon Haffey, Portadown, claimed the overall championship ribbons in the Holstein section at this year’s Balmoral Show. Read more >>>
May 2011: Reserve champion leads Kilrea Holstein bull entry at 2,900gns
A large crowd attended Holstein NI’s May show and sale of pedigree bulls hosted by H A McIlrath and Sons Ltd at Kilrea Mart. Read more >>>
May 2011: NI entry secures supreme honours at Emerald Expo
A third calver owned by the Patterson family from Crumlin, County Antrim, led the way at last weekend’s inaugural Emerald Expo, held at the Cillin Hill Complex in County Kilkenny. Read more >>>
May 2011: New jackets are a ‘dream design’ for HYB members
Members of the Northern Ireland Holstein Young Breeders’ Club have received new clipping jackets, generously sponsored by Dream Designs based at Devlin in County Westmeath.
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May 2011: REPLY TO DARD CONSULTATION PAPER OF 22nd FEBRUARY 2011 Click here to read document >>>
May 2011:
Department of Agricultural and Rural Development (DARD) Consultation Paper; Proposals for the Introduction of Revised Compensation Arrangements for Bovine Tuberculosis and Brucellosis. Click here to read document >>>
April 2011: Holstein NI open day attracts a large crowd
A large crowd basked in the sunshine at Holstein NI’s open day and stockjudging finals, hosted by the Reid family at Drumbo, County Down. The event was generously sponsored by Ecosyl Products Ltd. Read more >>>
April 2011: Holstein bulls to 3,250gns and heifers to 2,750gns at Moira
Fresh calved heifers and cows met a buoyant trade at this week’s Holstein NI show and sale, hosted by Taaffe Auctions at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira. Read more >>>
April 2011: Drumbo herd to host Holstein stockjudging event on April 27
The Drumbo herd owned by Dessie and Gary Reid is the venue for Holstein NI’s annual stockjudging competition on Wednesday, April 27, commencing at 11am. Click here for further details >>>
April 2011: HYB members make their mark at national weekend rally
The Northern Ireland Holstein Young Breeders’ Club certainly made its mark at the National HYB Weekend Rally, held in Dumfries.
Accompanied by co-ordinator, Mrs Hilary Wilson, the Northern Ireland HYB teams dominated the hotly contested Field to Foto competition; and also claimed top place in the stockjudging competition with 3775 points – well ahead of the Western Club who scored 3743 points and Scotland South on 3722 points.
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April 2011: Cleland elected chairman - Holstein NI hosts 12th annual general meeting at Moira
Holstein Northern Ireland held its 12th annual general meeting earlier this week in Moira. Outgoing chairman, John Patterson, owner of noted Ballyginniff herd based in Crumlin, welcomed everyone and said he was delighted to see a good turnout of members. Read more >>>
March 2011: Holstein heifers to 2,500gns at Moira
There was a buoyant trade for quality heifers at this week’s Holstein NI show and sale, hosted by Taaffe Auctions at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira Prices reached a ceiling of 2,500gns and 2,480gns, and following the day’s trading the auctioneers reported an 82 per cent clearance with 42 heifers selling to level at 1,666gns per head. Read more >>>
March 2011: Welsh judge hails 2011 Irish National Holstein Show as a ‘fantastic event’
Braedale Goldwyn daughters collect supreme and reserve overall championship honours
A fantastic event with an awesome second calver class was how Welsh judge, Bev Baker, described the 2011 Irish National Holstein Show, held at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira. Click here for further details >>>
March 2011: End of an era at Hilltara as Medway Supreme Maude dies
One of the most legendary pedigree Holstein cows of all time, Medway Supreme Maude EX97 (8E) 19*, has died. She was almost 19 years of age. Click here for further details >>>
March 2011 - Kilvergan venue for HYB judges on March 31
THE NI Holstein Young Breeders’ Club is holdings its second stockjudging practice on Thursday, March 31, at the Haffey family’s Kilvergan Herd, 83 Kilvergan Road, Lurgan, Co Armagh.
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March 2011: Countdown is on for Irish National Holstein Show - Moira venue for evening event on Friday, March 18
The countdown is on with less than a week to go before the 2011 Irish National Holstein Show. The evening-event, organised by Holstein NI, takes place at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira, on Friday, March 18. Judging commences at 6.30pm, and is in the capable hands of Mr Bev Baker, who runs the noted 300-cow BB Holstein herds based in the Usk Valley, south east Wales. Read more >>>
March 2011 - Holstein bulls to 3,400gns at Kilrea
A large crowd attended Holstein NI’s pedigree bull show and sale, held at Kilrea Mart. Breeders from throughout the Province where represented in the catalogue, with quality bulls a sharp trade. Read more >>>
February 2011- Holstein heifers to 4,960gns at Moira
Prices reached a ceiling of 4,960gns at this week’s Holstein NI show and sale, hosted by Taaffe Auctions at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira. Read more >>>
February 2011: HYB members crowned European clipping champions in Paris
Holstein Young Breeders Club members, Anna Dickinson and Andrew Kennedy, were crowned European Clipping Champions last weekend at the SIMA Show in Paris. Read more >>>
February 2011-Moira venue for Irish National Holstein Show on March 18
Evening event attracts prize fund of almost £4,700
Holstein NI has announced details of its forthcoming Irish National Holstein Show. The evening event takes place at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira on Friday, March 18.
February 2011- Fordwich venue for HYB judging practice on February 17
The first activity on the Northern Ireland Holstein Young Breeders’ Club’s 2011 calendar of events is a stockjudging practice which takes place on Thursday, February 17, at the Fordwich Herd of William and Margaret Kerr, 10 Drumadoon Road, Cloughmills, County Antrim.
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February 2011 - Holstein bulls soar to 4,000gns at Moira
Bidding was brisk for quality bulls at Holstein NI’s 21st annual spring show and sale, held at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira. Read more >>>
February 2011: American breeder to address members at Holstein NI meeting - Moira venue on Thursday, February 10
World Wide Sires marketing assistant, Natalie Sneller, will be the guest speaker at next week’s Holstein NI meeting, which takes place at Gilgood Lodge, Moira on Thursday, February 10 commencing at 8pm. Read more >>>
January 2011: Champion leads Moira Holstein entry at 4,100gns
There was a buoyant trade for quality black and white heifers at this week’s show and sale, hosted by Holstein NI at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira. Read more >>>
January 2011 - Inch bull leads Ballymena Holstein entry at 3,000gns
There was a strong demand for bulls and quality females at this week’s Holstein NI show and sale, conducted by J A McClelland and Sons at Ballymena Mart. Read more >>>
January 2011 - Bumper entry of 62 females for Holstein NI’s Moira show and sale
The Pedigree Sales Arena at Moira is the venue for next week’s Holstein NI show and sale, kindly sponsored by Cogent Breeding Ltd. Read more >>>
December 2010: THE SKYBROOK DISPERSAL SALE
The first sale to Disperse Mr John Berry’s SKYBROOK Herd will take place on the farm at 41 Brootally Road, Lisgally, Killylea, Co.Armagh on Friday 14th January 2011. Read more >>>
December 2010 - Holstein UK honours
Two local members have received honours from Holstein UK in recognition of their achievements. The prestigious awards were presented by Society president, Bernard Liddle, during the RUAS Winter Fair, Balmoral. Click here for further details >>>
December 2010 - Full house as Greenmount hosts HYB clipping and showing demonstration
There was a ‘full house’ at last week’s Clipping and Showing demonstration, organised by the NI Holstein Young Breeders’ Club, and hosted by Greenmount College, Antrim, writes HYB public relations officer, Allison Wilson.
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November 2010 - Reuben rockets to 5,100gns at Kilrea
A large crowd attended this week’s Holstein NI pedigree bull show and sale, held at Kilrea Mart. Pedigree breeders from throughout the Province where represented in the catalogue and the auctioneers reported a super trade for quality bulls.
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November 2010 - Champion leads Moira Holstein entry at 3,000gns
There was a buoyant trade for quality heifers and young cows with prices reaching a ceiling of 3,000gns at this week’s Holstein NI show and sale, held at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira.
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November 2010 - HYB to join the CREAM of Greenmount on November 25
Northern Ireland Holstein Young Breeders’ Club members are teaming up with Greenmount CREAM students to stage a clipping and showing demonstration at Greenmount College on Thursday, November 25, commencing at 8pm sharp.
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November 2010 - Silverware galore for Holstein NI members. Society president attends club’s 12th annual dinner in Templepatrick
Holstein Northern Ireland held its 12th annual dinner and presentation of awards recently in Templepatrick. Club chairman, John Patterson, welcomed everyone to the event and said he was delighted to see a good turnout of members.
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November 2010 - Holstein bulls to 3,350gns at Moira
Prices reached a ceiling of 3,350gns at Holstein NI’s 23rd annual autumn bull show and sale, held at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira.
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October 2010 - Toystory daughter leads Moira Holstein entry at 2,550gns
Trade was fast at Holstein NI’s recent heifer show and sale, held at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira.
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October 2010 - 75 Holstein bulls catalogued
Moira venue for autumn show and sale on Wednesday, November 3
Holstein NI’s autumn bull show and sale, which takes place at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira, on Wednesday, November 3, has attracted and outstanding entry of 75 bulls.
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October 2010 - Holstein Young Breeders savour success at national event
Eight members of the Northern Ireland Holstein Young Breeders’ Club took part at the recent All-Britian Calf Show, held at Stoneleigh.
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September 2010 - Moira venue for Holstein NI show and sale on October 2010
The Pedigree Sales Arena at Moira will be the venue for a Holstein NI show and sale on Wednesday, October 20. Judge for the event is Paul Dunn from Bangor.This show and sale is generously sponsored by Mason’s Animal Feeds Ltd, a locally owned country mill which has seen considerable expansion in recent years.
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September 2010 - All-Britain judging task for NI breeder
Highly acclaimed pedigree dairy enthusiast, Ashley Fleming from Seaforde, County Down, has been selected to judge the Holstein calf section at next week’s All-Britain Calf Show.
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September 2010 - Holstein NI events outlined
Holstein Northern Ireland has unveiled its new members’ Activities Card for 2010/11.
Kindly sponsored by John Thompson and Sons Ltd, the Activities Card highlights important dates in the club’s annual calendar, including shows and sales, annual dinner and AGM.
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September 2010 - Relough bull leads Ballymena Holstein entry at 3,000gns
Prices reached a ceiling of 3,000gns at Holstein NI’s autumn show and sale, hosted by Ballymena Livestock Market. The event was kindly sponsored by Moore Concrete.
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September 2010 - Success for HYB members at UK Weekend Rally
Northern Ireland Holstein Young Breeders’ Club members recently attended the annual HYB Weekend Rally, hosted by the Western Club at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.
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September 2010 - Holstein reigns supreme in multi-breed calf line-up at Moria
The 8th multi-breed calf show, hosted by the Ayrshire, Jersey and Holstein clubs, attracted in excess of 200 entries, and was described by organisers as a huge success.New to this year’s judging schedule was an interbreed champion of champions award, which saw the champion and reserve winners in each section competing for the prestigious title.
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September 2010 - European Classic Sale in Italy on October 30
On Saturday October 30th, one of the highlights of this year’s Holstein Calendar will take place in Italy, when the European Classic sale is staged at Giuseppe Quaini’s Castleverde Holsteins .
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September 2010 - Ballymena venue for Holstein NI show and sale on September 17
Over 20 pedigree bulls and females are catalogued for next week’s Holstein NI show and sale, which takes place at Ballymena Mart on Friday, September 17.
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August 2010 - ‘Stars of Sahara Sale’ on Friday, 17th September
Friday 17th September will witness one of the most eagerly anticipated sales of 2010, when the Sahara Holstein herd stages its first-ever sale at Church Farm, Wilcrick, Magor, Momouthshire.
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August 2010 - HYB raises £2,000 for charity
The Northern Ireland Holstein Young Breeders’ Club has presented a cheque for £2,000 to Cancer Research UK. The money was raised at a charity auction and ballot which took place at the club’s BBQ in June. The cheque was handed over at last week’s Causeway Classic Sale, held at Balmoral.
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August 2010 - Causeway Classic offering peaks at 10,200gns
Elite Holstein heifers reached a ceiling of 10,200gns at this week’s Causeway Classic II, held at Balmoral. The event was organised by Holstein NI in conjunction with Gold Sponsors, Holstein UK, Genus ABS and United Feeds.
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August 2010 - Superb line-up at McLarnon/NISA Dairy Cow Championship
The Final of the McLarnon Feeds / NISA Dairy cow Championship 2010 was once again held at Antrim Show. The man chosen to decide who should win this event was judge, Blaise Tomlinson, Sandyford Ayrshires, Leicestershire.
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August 2010 - Catalogue boasts rock solid genetics
With less than one week to go before the Causeway Classic Sale II the catalogue continues to impress individual breeders throughout the UK and Ireland.
Event organiser, Alison Beattie said: ”The catalogue offers something for every dairy producer from top type, exceptional production, bull dam potential, longevity, pedigree power and most importantly, rock solid genetics. “
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August 2010 - Entry date looming for multi-breed calf show
Young Ayrshire, Holstein and Jersey enthusiasts are reminded that Friday, August 13 marks the closing date for entries for the 8th annual multi-breed calf show.
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July 2010 - Holstein Young Breeders’ AGM
The NI Holstein Young Breeders’ Club held its annual general meeting this week at Greenmount College, Antrim.
The AGM was chaired by Holstein NI vice-chairman, Alan Cleland from Downpatrick. Mr Cleland said:”I am delighted to have the opportunity to chair the Holstein Young Breeders’ Club AGM. The youth involvement of any club is important, and the HYB offers young members a tremendous opportunity to learn and develop new skills.
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July 2010 - Moira venue for multi-breed calf event on August 26
This year’s multi-breed Calf Show, which takes place at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira on Thursday, August 26, is set to be bigger and better than ever as organisers have announced details of a new Champion of Champions award.
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July 2010 - Balmoral venue for Causeway Classic on Wednesday, August 11
Free prize draw for hand painted weather vane worth £400
The Causeway Classic has been billed as an event not to be missed, and features a sale of elite heifers, an array of trade stands, a charity auction, a steak BBQ, and a free prize draw for a hand-painted weather vane worth £400.
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July 2010 - HYB members savour success at National Competitions Day
It has been another successful year for the Province’s Holstein Young Breeders as the team from Northern Ireland gained fourth place and second overall in the stockjudging and linear sections respectively, at the annual National Competitions Day, held at the Miller family’s 250-cow Shanael Herd in Worcestershire.
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July 2010 - Charity raises over £85,000 to help raise awareness of Motor Neurone Disease
PALS Ireland (People with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) was a charity founded by the late Ian Montgomery, Newtownards, after being diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (PALS).
Ian was well-known in farming circles. He was a prominent Holstein breeder, and his Smiddiehill prefix is recognised throughout the UK and further afield.
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July 2010 - Baileys® judge has eye on dairy strength & capacity
They say 'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder' and in the case of the Baileys® Irish Champion Cow Competition it will be the eye of international judge Michael Gould that selects the winner of this prestigious competition when it takes place at the Virginia Show on 31 July.
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Field Development Officer - Irish Holstein Friesian Association
Due to ongoing expansion of services the IHFA invites applications from suitably qualified people with relevant experience for this attractive position. IHFA need an energetic and enthusiastic person , prepared to work flexible hours (evenings /weekends on occasions) and travel nationwide in support of clubs and members at events, field evenings, meetings and shows.
Reporting to the CEO the successful appointee will play a key role in promotion and development of IHFA services, liaise with other breed societies and all relevant scientific personnel. He/she will work from home and be expected to reside in the northern half of the country.
The successful candidate is likely to have excellent skills in communications, marketing, IT and enjoy travel and meeting people. A third level Qualification or Agricultural College certification is required. Sales skills and a working knowledge of dairy cattle breeding, genetics and data analysis is desirable. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a most successful breed society.
The remuneration package includes an attractive salary, performance related bonus, company vehicle, business expenses etc. If your CV meets these criteria and you wish to join an innovative breed society with an expanding membership base please phone us for further information and forward all relevant details in confidence to Liam de Paor.
Deadline for applications: July 30th.
The de PAOR C O N S U L T A N C Y, Loreto Road, Carrickane, Cavan, Ireland, Tel +353 (0)49 4361158 / +353 (0)86 2557643 , E-mail recruit @depaor. ie www.depaor.ie
July 2010 - Invitation to YMA national finals in Kilkenny
The Irish Holstein Friesian Association is hosting its YMA national finals at Cillin Hill in Kilkenny on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 27 and 28, 2010.
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July 2010 - Baileys® Irish Champion Cow Competition invites entries from NI breeders.
The most prestigious dairy livestock competition on the island of Ireland was officially launched earlier this week by R&A Bailey & Co. in Dublin.
The Baileys® Irish Champion Dairy Cow Competition is open to entries from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland and will take place at the Virginia Show, in Virginia, Co. Cavan on the new date of Saturday 31 July.
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July 2010 - Local HYB member represents UK at Holland Masters Sale
Holstein Young Breeders’ Club member, Andrew Patterson, from Crumlin, County Antrim, has recently returned from a trip to the Holland Masters Sale, which took part at the NRM Show in Utrecht.
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July 2010 - HYB Weekend Rally date
The Holstein Young Breeders’ Club Weekend Rally will be hosted by the Western Club in England, and takes place from Friday, September 3 to Sunday, September 5, 2010.
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July 2010 - Patterson’s scoop interbreed title at Omagh Show
Holstein NI chairman, John Patterson, and sons, James and Andrew, from Crumlin, County Antrim, savoured success in the interbreed dairy line-up at Omagh’s 170th show.
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June 2010 - Causeway Classic II - 2 day tour
From an overwhelming success last year we are excited about continuing to promote the very best of what Northern Ireland genetics has to offer. Holstein NI have put together a very attractive two day (optional) tour package for £75 which includes transport by coach, farm visits, lunch, one night stay plus BBQ ticket at the Causeway Classic. Why not make this short break an exciting and memorable annual club trip?
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June 2010 - Holstein NI launches Causeway Classic II
Holstein Northern Ireland has announced details of the Causeway Classic Sale II, which takes place at the RUAS Showgrounds, Balmoral on Wednesday, August 11, 2010.
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June 2010 - HERDS COMPETITION RESULTS 2010:
Hilltara hat-trick - McCormick family scoops Holstein NI’s premier herd title for third successive year
The McCormick family’s noted Hilltara herd has scored a hat-trick in Holstein NI’s Herds Inspection Competition, and remains firmly fixed at the top of the premiership league table for the third year in succession.
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June 2010 - Derrydooragh dispersal tops at 5,200gns
A great presentation of stock met with a very acceptable reception at the Derrydooragh Dispersal for Willard and Adam Watson on Friday 7th May.
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June 2010 - United sponsorship for HYB judges
United Dairy Farmers has weighed in to sponsor the Province’s Holstein Young Breeders’ Club ahead of next month’s national stock judging finals in England.
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June 2010 - Ballyginniff cow reigns supreme at Armagh Show
The Patterson family from Crumlin scooped the Holstein and interbreed championship honours at Armagh Show.
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June 2010 - Haffey’s lead dairy parade at Lurgan
A super third calver from the Glasson herd of Philip and Simon Haffey, Portadown, scooped the Holstein and interbreed dairy honours at Lurgan Show. She later went on to take the overall cattle championship at the 2010 event.
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June 2010 - Holstein herds under scrutiny
Judging of Holstein NI’s annual herds inspection competition gets underway next week.
Holstein NI secretary, John Martin, has reported an increased entry for the Ulster Bank sponsored competition. “We have been overwhelmed at the number of new entries received for this year’s competition.
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June 2010 - Ballyginniff Jasper Whiterose still on winning form at Ballymena
Holstein NI Club chairman, John Patterson, was celebrating his 50th birthday at Ballymena Show, and was delighted that his home-bred cow was still on winning form following her success at Balmoral Show a few weeks ago.
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June 2010 - Holstein NI website launched
Holstein Northern Ireland has launched a new website which aims to keep members up-to-date with all the latest club news and activities.
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June 2010 - Clipping, showing and linear assessment on agenda at HYB
Members of the Holstein Young Breeders’ Club met this week for a three-in-one training night, kindly hosted by Noel and Helen Willis, owners of the noted Conncorr herd based at Portadown, County Armagh.
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June 2010 - Dalevalley and Glaslough to host Sky High Protein Sale at Ballybay on June 9th
Ballybay Mart in County Monaghan is the venue for the Dalevalley Sky High Protein Sale on Wednesday, June 9, commencing at noon. The catalogued entry includes 35 females and three bulls from Roy and Heather Cromie’s Dalevalley herd in County Donegal, and five select heifers from David Boyd’s Glaslough herd in County Monaghan.
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June 2010 - HYB invitation to reunion BBQ and Disco on June 4th
Members of the Northern Ireland Holstein Young Breeders’ Club are looking forward to next week’s Charity BBQ and Disco. The event takes place in Dungannon Rugby Club on Friday, June 4th commencing at 8pm.
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Holstein NI Herd Inspection Competition 2010:
This competition is again being sponsored by the Ulster Bank with the junior section judged by Mr Robert Wallace week commencing 7th June 2010 and the senior/premier sections judged by Mr Mick Gould, Woodmarsh herd the week commencing 14th June 2010.
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Causeway Classic 2010:
We would like to welcome you to the 2nd Causeway Classic Sale. From an overwhelming success last year we are excited about continuing to promote the very best of what NI genetics has to offer. As the sale nears, we will keep you informed of the schedule of events.
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Ballyginniff herd claims dairy honours at Balmoral Show
Holstein NI chairman, John Patterson, received an early 50th birthday surprise when he scooped the supreme Holstein honours and the interbreed dairy championship at last week’s Balmoral Show.
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June 2010 - A busy week ahead for Holstein Young Breeders’ Club members
Following the success of last year’s clipping and showing demonstration, the Northern Ireland Holstein Young Breeders’ Club has organised a similar event which takes place on Tuesday, June 1, at Noel and Helen Willis’ Conncorr Herd, 39 Clonmacash Road, Portadown, County Armagh, BT62 1LT.
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May 2010 - Holstein NI selects judges for UK final
Holstein Northern Ireland’s annual stockjudging final, kindly sponsored by Ecosyl Products Limited, attracted a large turnout of members from throughout the Province.
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April 2010 - Local Holstein breeders witness 90,000gns record at Willsbro sale
NI group visits herds in Cornwall, Somerset and south east Wales
More than 40 members of Holstein NI enjoyed the club’s spring tour which included visits to herds in Cornwall, Somerset and south east Wales.
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March 2010 - PATTERSON ELECTED AS CLUB CHAIRMAN:
Holstein NI hosted its 11th annual general meeting in Moira at the end of March. Outgoing chairman, Phillip Haffey, owner of the Glasson herd based at Portadown, welcomed everyone and said he was delighted to see such a large turnout of members.
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August 2009 - Glaslough Charles Fancy catches the judges eye at Causeway Classic
Ivan and Louise Robinson, from Ballygowan in County Down, were the toast of Balmoral following their supreme championship victory at the Causeway Classic – an event organised to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Black and White cattle breeding in the UK and Ireland.
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August 2009 - Causeway Classic surpasses all expectations
The Causeway Classic lived up to all its pre-billing with well over 800 people taking in the sights and sounds of the two-day event, held at the RUAS in Belfast.
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August 2009 - Wexford breeders scoop Holstein calf championship
County Wexford based Holstein breeders, Mervyn and Phillip Jones, had successful trip to the Causeway Classic, held at the RUAS Showgrounds. They were among five exhibitors from southern Ireland who made the journey to Belfast for the event.
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HERDS COMPETITION 2009 - Hilltara retains the premier herd title
The Hilltara Herd, property of Sam, Trish and John McCormick, Bangor, has scooped Holstein NI’s 2009 premier herd award for the second year in succession. The results of the Ulster Bank-sponsored competition were announced at Holstein UK’s Centenary farm walk, which was hosted by the McCormick family.
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2009 - Holstein NI announces Dalton ear tag deal for club members
Holstein NI has joined forces with cattle identification giant, Dalton, to offer its members the opportunity to purchase plastic tags at a discounted rate. The deal also includes free replacement tags.
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2009 - Holstein NI hosts 11th annual dinner
Newly elected president of Holstein UK, Phillip Davies, and his wife, Sue, were guests at the 11th annual dinner and presentation of awards, hosted by Holstein NI, at Templepatrick.
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December 2009 - Andrew secures Littlestar award
Holstein Young Breeders’ Club member, Andrew Patterson from Crumlin, has been named as joint winner of Holstein UK’s prestigious Littlestar Award.
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October 2009 - Reserve champion tops Moira sale at 1,900gns.
A small show of heifers met a firm trade at Holstein NI’s autumn show and sale, held at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira.
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September 2009 - Ballymena Sale Holstein offering tops at 1,900gns.
A smaller consignment of 30 animals was forward for Holstein NI’s show and sale held at Ballymena Livestock Market. The event was kindly sponsored by Moore Concrete, and the show was judged by Paul Dunn from the Dunbanard herd, Bangor, County Down.
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