IHFA Journal - Winter 2021 by IHFA

IRISH HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN Winter Journal 2021

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TPI + 2754

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CDCB GENETIC EVALUATIONS

Milk Sub Index Milk (kg) Fat (%) Protein (%) Health Sub Index

PTA 423 0.06 0.01 27

Rel% 67 67 67 63

AI Code: FR6921 International ID: HOLFRAM007261004257 Date of Birth: 25-JUN-2019

Milk PTAM Productive Life PL

+311 lb +2.9

Pregnancy Rate DPR Combined F+P CFP

+0.2 +94 lb

National ID: FR7261004257 Breed: HO (100%) Pedigree Status: PED

Special Features • The ﬁrst of his daughters have arrived in the last couple of months and they look AWESOME!! • High Fat & Protein • A family with 3 generations of VG87 2YR and greater.

HAVE IT ALL ICBF Milk Sub Index Milk (kg) Fat (%) Protein (%) Health Sub Index

TPI + 2818

CDCB GENETIC EVALUATIONS

PTA 594 0.09 0.00 14

Rel% 68 68 68 64

AI Code: S3688 International ID: HOL840M003208356638 Date of Birth: 21-AUG-2019

Milk PTAM Productive Life PL Pregnancy Rate DPR Combined F+P CFP National ID: Breed: Pedigree Status:

+724 lb +1.1 -1.4 +126 lb 840003208356638 HO (100%) PED

Special Features • YES, You can see he HAS IT ALL!! • Possibly the HOTTEST bull on the planet. • 3rd & 4th dam were Holstein International Cow of the Year in 2020 & 2019.

ARROW

TPI + 2729

ICBF Milk Sub Index Milk (kg) Fat (%) Protein (%) Health Sub Index

CDCB GENETIC EVALUATIONS

PTA 494 -0.04 -0.02 12

Rel% 74 74 74 66

AI Code: S3700 International ID: HOLDEUM000770753339 Date of Birth: 27-AUG-2018

Milk PTAM Productive Life PL

+859 lb +3.4

Pregnancy Rate DPR Combined F+P CFP

-0.9 +90 lb

National ID: Breed: Pedigree Status:

BBP000770753339 HO (100%) PED

Special Features • He’s the bull to breed a show winner •The modern type sire •The #1 GTPI Bull in the breed combining: over 3 PTAT, over 2.7 UDC, 2 over FLC and with sloped RUMPS.

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HARRY

TPI + 2782

ICBF

CDCB GENETIC EVALUATIONS

Milk Sub Index Milk (kg) Fat (%) Protein (%) Health Sub Index

PTA 539 0.09 0.04 23

Rel% 67 67 67 62

AI Code: S3772 International ID: HOLNLDM000748567375 Date of Birth: 31-JAN-2020

Milk PTAM Productive Life PL

+781 lb +4.9

Pregnancy Rate DPR Combined F+P CFP Beta Casein Kappa Casein

-0.4 +123 lb A2A2 BB

National ID: Breed: Pedigree Status:

CNP000748567375 HO (100%) PED

Special Features • PREFECT TYPE LINEAR • Cheese bull: +0.16%F, +0.06%P & BB • Easy calving sire: 1.9% SCE.

EIFLE

TPI + 2792

ICBF Milk Sub Index Milk (kg) Fat (%) Protein (%) Health Sub Index

CDCB GENETIC EVALUATIONS

PTA 583 0.07 0.02 19

Rel% 72 72 72 63

AI Code: FR6661 International ID: HOL840M003148929319 Date of Birth: 24-FEB-2019

Milk PTAM Productive Life PL Pregnancy Rate DPR Combined F+P CFP National ID: Breed: Pedigree Status:

+399 lb +3.7 +1.1 +134 lb ELI003148929319 HO (100%) PED

Special Features • One of our top selling bulls for 2021 • One of the ﬁrst RENEGADE sons with similar traits • Cheese maker! High components and Kappa Casein BB.

STARDANCER ICBF Milk Sub Index Milk (kg) Fat (%) Protein (%) Health Sub Index

TPI + 2981

CDCB GENETIC EVALUATIONS

PTA 525 0.04 0.00 27

Rel% 68 68 68 63

AI Code: FR7410 International ID: HOLITAM035991009119 Date of Birth: 22-AUG-2019

Milk PTAM Productive Life PL Pregnancy Rate DPR

+1124 lb +5.6 -0.7

Combined F+P CFP

+148 lb

National ID: Breed: Pedigree Status:

CEV035991009119 HO (100%) PED

Special Features • One of the highest available GTPI bulls in the breed • The # 1 GTPI Aristocrat son in the world 3 • From a tremendous cow family with production and type.

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7 CE Foreword

1 Dairymaster

9 New Team Member

2 & 3 Dúnmasc Genetics

10 FYI

4 Zoetis

12 Clones & Descendants of Clones

5 Baldonnel 8 Swiftsheath

14 Herbook Registrations

8 Greenvale

15 Online Registrations

9 Flogas

15 Taking Hair Samples

19 Borkilbeg

16 What is SRM?

23 Mountain

16 Registration Errors and How to Avoid them

24 World Wide Sires 27 Windfield

20 National Herds Competition

34 Holstein International

25 Nitrates Action Plan - IHFA Submission

35 Kilsunny

28 In Profile - Dr Edna Curley

38 Greenvale

32 Holstein International speaks to Charles Gallagher

39 Lemrac 45 Bawnmore

36 VistaMilk Update

46 Ryefarm

40 Cillmhuire Herd - Quality Milk Award Winners 48 New Member Profile - Seamus Culkeen 53 All Ireland Photo Competition 2021 59 Breeder Profile Videos 66 Lisduff Sale Report 68 Monamore Sale Report 72 JRAP - Centenary Landmark 76 Carrickshock GTW - Still on Top!

Contents

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47 Online National Dairy Show Stock Judging

79 International Top Sires 83 Obituary - Paddy Crowe, Dunum Herd - RIP 84 Herdbook Status of AI Sires 85 Irish Johnes Control Programme 86 National YMA Awards Recipients

51 Barrowvale 52 Riordan Financial 52 Hanrahan 58 Grenan 70 VetEmbryos.ie 70 Oldrose 71 Monamore 74 Streeda 74 Radney 75 World Wide Sires 82 Dovea 117 McAree Engineering IBC World Wide Sires OBC FBD

IRISH HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN ASSOCIATION Tel.: 023 8833443 Fax: 023 8834740 Email: enquiries@ihfa.ie www.ihfa.ie IHFA acknowledges ICBF for providing data. Latest data as supplied at date of compilation.

87 YMA Chairperson's Report

COVER PHOTO: Courtesy of the National Dairy Council

88 YMA Club Notes

PHOTOGRAPHY: Thank you to Edna Curley, Bill Foster, John Gill, Maria Kelly, NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards - Marc O’Sullivan & Dora Kazmierak, and to all the breeders who have provided images or permission to use their photographs.

92 Senior Club Notes 111 Genomic Pilot Scheme

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112 Viewing Online Classification Reports 113 Best of the Best 118 Products

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The Covid 19 pandemic is still with us, despite effective vaccines, which means that we must remain vigilant and observe all government protocols when planning events in order to reduce the spread of the virus and keep ourselves and our families safe.

foreword WINTER 2021

IHFA are operating a hybrid model for staff returning to the office, however, your continued patience is required and we would appreciate you sending your queries via enquiries@ihfa.ie.

The Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) directive proposal to improve water quality, revised to take effect in 2022, was launched by the DAFM in early August for consultation. The proposals will greatly impact IHFA herds if the bands on production are enforced. IHFA made a submission to the relevant authorities outlining a more balanced approach. The present proposals deal with animal production outputs without considering credits from the environmental footprint of the dairy farming system.

Live events were cancelled in accordance with government protocols which affected our promotional Open Days and showing during the summer. However, the Bull Sale went ahead which was a great success, with excellent prices and near full clearance. Stock sales have remained buoyant throughout the year in addition to strong milk prices in the market place. With the easing of some restrictions the National Herds Competition went ahead in July. I wish to thank Dessie Dunleavy for judging the event and visiting 42 herds across the country.

IHFA continue to support Animal health Ireland, UCD Lyons, Teagasc-Vista Milk on sustainable food production systems and Agri Aware who help educate and promote wholesome food to school going children.

We also organized the All-Ireland Photographic Competition, which was very successful. The presentation of awards took place this autumn with limited numbers in attendance.

The AGM was held in person and was preceded with an EGM to adopt changes to our constitution which was necessitated by adoption of new breeding laws as required by EU legislation.

Congratulations to all who participated in the various categories and the photographic competition. In addition, IHFA produced a series of videos profiling of six breeders and their herds. We covered a wide geographical spread as well as varied dairy farming systems. They are being released over the winter months.

The Board approved a business strategy guiding IHFA for the next five years. This can be viewed on the website. The appointment of Patrick Kelly PhD, as Data & Technical Analyst will bolster research and analysis of breed data is part of this strategy. I would like to welcome Patrick and wish him well as a member of the IHFA team.

The aim with these profiles is to demonstrate the value of pedigree and capture a positive image of how members are adopting sustainable environmental practices and improving biodiversity in line with the Climate Action Plan 2030.

I wish to thank all staff who give a dedicated service while ensuring a continued and consistent high standard of professionalism.

The IHFA Student Bursaries and YMA Awards of the Presidents Medal and Hall of Fame were presented on farm.

I also wish to thank our Chairman - Peter Ging, President - P J Kelly, IHFA board and committees for their time, co-operation and support, YMA youth officers, Holstein Friesian clubs and the Irish Pure Friesian Club.

The National Dairy Show in partnership with Agri-insider held an online stock judging event on John & Bryan O’Connor’s farm in Kanturk, Co. Cork. The stock judging was sponsored by IHFA and was well received with over one thousand people logging onto the platform on both nights. I wish to thank John and Bryan for hosting the event and the quality and presentation of the teams for judging. Hopefully the National Dairy Show will be a live event next year.

Finally, I wish to extend sincere condolences to all families that have been bereaved or affected by Covid in the past year. Wishing you and your families a safe and successful farming year ahead

It is planned that the Emerald Expo will be the beginning of live events, scheduled for Saturday 30th April 2022. The website was completely redeveloped and redesigned. It is now also a responsive site and is more interactive with improved animal search and herd reports features.

Charles Gallagher Chief Executive 7

For your local stockist contact: 061 414988 or 087 2779888

Many Thanks! from Tom & Maura Murphy and all at Swiftsheath

Swiftsheath Herd

would like to thank all the people who supported our sale on 15th May 2021 and would like to wish the best of luck to all who purchased on the new additions to their herds. FOR SALE BULLS AND HEIFERS BY AI SIRES AND VG / EX DAMS Tom & Maura Murphy

Swiftsheath | Jenkinsown | Co. Kilkenny Tel.: 056 7767816 | Mob.: 087 2797350

Welcome to the team work for the IHFA in evaluating classification and the herds competition formula.

The IHFA is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Patrick Kelly as our Data and Technical Analyst. With a strong background in dairy farming and pedigree breeding, Patrick is a keen stockman who honed his skills through YMA. From an early age, Patrick has been involved in breeding and showing animals with the family herd, Coolroe Holsteins.

IHFA Chief Executive, Charles Gallagher, welcomed Patrick to the team at the recently held AGM,

Patrick studied Agricultural Science at UCD. He then completed his PhD with UCD and Teagasc Moorepark titled - A study of somatic cell count (SCC) of Irish milk from herd management and environmental perspectives.

“We are really happy to have found someone with the right skill set and experience. He is passionate about the breed and I’m sure he will add greatly to enhance the herdbook status of Holstein Friesian pedigree breeding at IHFA”

Since his graduation, Patrick has worked with Munster Bovine. There he managed the Herd Health program and was the project manager over new developments, helping to incorporate new and improved technologies in the company. Over the years, Patrick has carried out consultancy

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IHFA NEWS AND NOTICES FOR YOUR ATTENTION

NEW IHFA WEBSITE NOW LIVE The new IHFA website is now live and available. Following a complete revamp, the new website is now in responsive format meaning that it is interactive with different screens. Take a look at the new layout including a new Animal Search function and new Classification report screens - www.ihfa.ie

EMERALD EXPO 2022

NEW CONTRACT REARING SCREEN FUNCTION AVAILABLE ON ICBF DATABASE

Emerald Expo will take place on Saturday April 30th next year. The venue is the Virginia Showgrounds, Co. Cavan. We look forward to the return of this Spring event featuring a strong line-up of classes. Title sponsor is FBD Insurance, a strong prize fund will be on offer.

This new Contract Rearing screen function, enabled on the ICBF database, allows the source herd to have visibility on all contract rearing animals (except males) on the various herd profile reports such as herd EBI profile, herd fertility profile.

BREEDER PROFILE VIDEO SERIES

The following steps must be completed by the contract rearing herd to link the contract females back to the source herd;

Six individual breeders and their families, from a wide geographical spread, have been profiled by IHFA.

The video profile series contains a broad perspective on farm performance to include pro-active environmental aspects, genetic merit, grassland performance, the positive role of IHFA services and efficient herd performance.

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The six video profiles will be released periodically over the winter and are available to view on the new website and our YouTube channel. Check them out and don’t forget to subscribe!

HAIR SAMPLE OF DONOR DAM MANDATORY FOR DNA - PARENTAGE VERIFICATION

The contract rearer needs to log into ICBF using their herd number and password Select Admin from the top menu Then select contract rearing They will need to input the herd number for the breeder whose animals they are contract rearing and hit go This will provide them with a list of animals that have moved from the source herd into their herd for contract rearing They all default to being marked as contract rearing animals with yes marked in green (if any of these animals are not contract rearing animals then he will need to select no for those individual animals) Save changes at the end

CLASSIFICATION INSPECTION REPORTS NOW AVAILABLE TO VIEW ON-LINE

A DNA sample of the donor dam is a mandatory requirement for ET (embryo transfer) registrations. Do not assume that your ET technician has done this. It is the responsibility of the herd owner. Failure to comply will result in failed ET registration. The DNA sample can be processed either by Genomics. The flushing sire must be fully parentage verified i.e. both sire and dam verified.

Herd owners now have the facility to access and view Classification Inspection reports in an on-line format the day after the Classification visit. How ? On the IHFA website enter your ICBF log-in details. If you don’t know or have forgotten your password text the word PASS from the herd-owners phone to 089 4577663 and a new password will be issued. (This will only work if the text message is sent from the herd-owner’s phone number, which has previously been recorded on the ICBF database to correspond to that particular herd).

CHANGES IN MEMBERSHIP STATUS Please note that if setting up a partnership, limited company or retiring and transferring the herd prefix to a son or daughter that the herdbook must be notified of the new member and approved by the Board of IHFA.

PREMIER BULL SHOW & SALE 2022

NEW IHFA STAFF MEMBER DR. PATRICK KELLY

The IHFA Premier Bull Sale 2022 will take place on Wednesday March 30th. The venue is Central Auctions, Nenagh Mart, Co. Tipperary. More details to follow.

Dr. Patrick Kelly has joined IHFA taking up the position of data & technical analyst. With a background of pedigree breeding on the home farm, Patrick was involved in YMA and his local club growing up.

IHFA SUBMISSION ON THE NITRATES ACTION PROGRAMME (NAP)

A graduate in Agricultural Science Patrick completed a doctorate in animal health based at Teagasc Moorepark. Since his graduation Patrick worked with Munster Bovine. There he managed the Herd Health program and was the Project Manager over new developments, helping to incorporate new and improved technologies in the company.

IHFA arranged a meeting with DAFM and Teagasc personnel in response to the publication of a draft consultation paper as part of the review process ahead of the next phase of the Nitrates Action Programme, beyond 2021.

Over the years, Patrick has carried out consultancy work for IHFA in evaluating classification and the herds competition formula.

FRX AI CODES FOR CROSSBRED BULLS

Informed by this meeting where research work conducted by Teagasc on behalf of DAFM was outlined, IHFA lodged a submission to the authorities on behalf of members.

As of March 2021, a new AI Code designator specific for crossbred bulls is in place. This new designator is FRX. This means that where you see a code with FRX this indicates that the particular bull is a crossbred bull. Progeny of these bulls cannot be registered with IHFA. This new coding system has been introduced following intense lobbying from IHFA in the interest of transparency for all dairy farmers.

This submission is available to be viewed in the News section of the ihfa.ie.

IHFA STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN (2021 – 2025)

Please note that crossbred bulls who were coded prior to March 17th 2021 will not be identified with the FRX designator, they were granted FR codes. If you have any doubt check prior to purchase by consulting with your AI provider, check the bulls status online or contact the office/field staff who will assist you. SRM remains in place for Holstein Friesian bulls who do not achieve PED criteria.

The IHFA Strategic Business Plan is a newly published document that is available to view on the new website. It charts a way forward for the future direction of the Association in accordance with EU/DAFM legislation and the Charities Governance Code. It sets objectives and actions required to obtain those objectives under a number of key headings.

USING SNP TESTING (GENOMICS) FOR ETC AND SPOT CHECKS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO DNA MICROSATELLITES

To access the IHFA Strategic Business Plan on ihfa.ie, go to About>IHFA Mission Statement

Please note IHFA has now adopted the use of SNP testing (genomic technology) for processing ETC (embryo transfer registration category) registrations and the processing of herdbook spot checks as genomic technology is more advanced.

IHFA BREEDING PROGRAMME AND RULES OF PROCEDURE

In accordance with EU legislation and following a process of liaising with DAFM, the Board at its meeting held on September 1st last adopted a Breeding Programme and Rules of Procedure document. Both documents are published and available for members to view on the IHFA website.

PROCEDURES REGARDING HERD REGISTRATION STATUS - TB TESTS The onus is on every breeder to keep the registration status of their herd current. The DAFM valuations section may query the date of registration.

You can find this under About > Organisation & Rules from the drop-down menu.

The Board of IHFA took a decision on the 30th October 2019 to not register clones or the progeny of clones. Therefore, check the ancestry of live animals and embryos before purchasing or importing.

compliance issues. IHFA believes this leaves you, the member, and the Herdbook exposed. How is that warning communicated if/when progeny are sold on? The decision of the Board at present – not to register Clones or the progeny of Clones – is the correct decision as it respects the relationship between producer and consumer who trust that they are being sold wholesome food.

The process of cloning is banned in EU members states. The EU guidelines in line with consumer sentiment state that the processors of milk and meat must be informed by the breeder or owner, of such animals in the herd.

How can I recognise a clone? An animal with the abbreviation ETA or ETN as part of its name, signifies that the animal is recorded as a clone.

Some EU herdbooks may register the progeny of clones and will warn their breeders of ETA = cloned animal recorded in Canada

ETN = cloned animal recorded in the USA

The following is a list of known Clones who have been recorded at this point in time. It is not a definitive list. Please check with your vendor that the embryo/ ova or animal and its ancestry is free from Cloning. Female Clones

Male Clones

SIEMERS DLTA ROZ-ANNE60-ETN S-S-I CASPER MAGNITUDE6-ETN BRYHILL NORDIKA-ETN S-S-I CASPER MAGNITUDE3-ETN MS NIGHTOUT 1-ETN DELICIOUS H-NOON TAMPA2-ETN TJR TAMMY DELTA 1-ETN STGEN RCHR CHARL 2-ETN KINGS-RANSOM DRM DINA 2-ETN REDROCK-VIEW KLUTCH 4N-ETN LARCREST CANTO 2-ETN REDROCK-VIEW KLUTCH 3N-ETN MS DELICOUS NIGHTOUT 2-ETN REDROCK-VIEW KLUTCH 2N-ETN MS DELICIOUS NIGHTOUT 3-ETN MR C-MATIC DUNSON 2-ETN OCD NUMEROUNO FRANCES 2-ETN ST GEN C-MATIC MEZCAL 2-ETN LEADERWIN DOMAIN MIST 4-ETN MR SPRING NOBLE 3-ETN KHW REGMNT APPLE A3-RED-ETN MR SPRING NOBLE 2-ETN KHW REGMENT APPLE C-RED-ETN MR DELTA ALPHA-PN-ETN RALMA GOLDWYN CARMEL 5-ETN LAESCHWAY JET BOWSER 2-ETN RALMA GOLDWYN CARMEL 4-ETN LONG-LANGS OMAN OMAN 2-ETN KHW REGIMENT APPLE 3-RED-ETN SANDY-VALLEY BOLTON 2-ETN MISS REDROSE 3-RED-ETN REGANCREST DIE-HARD 3-ETN KHW REGIMENT APPLE 2-RED-ETN END-ROAD PVF BOLIVER 3-ETN SNOW-N DENISES DELLIA2-ETN END-ROAD PVF BOLIVER 2-ETN REGANCREST JED DEBORAH4-ETN LICHTBLICK 3 ETN AITKENBRAE STARB ADA3-ETN STARSTRUCK J PARADOX4-RED-ETN STOOKEY ELMPARK BLACKROSE3-ETN STARSTRUCK J PARADOX3-RED-ETN STARSTRUCK J PARADOX2-RED-ETN SIKKEMA-STAR AIR MAGNA 2-ETN PYRAMID-MW DUSTER SEGAL-ETN

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Important information for all IHFA members seeking to purchase new herd members

HERDBOOK REGISTRATION RULES EXTRACT

MALE REGISTRATION CHARGES

FEMALE EMBRYO REGISTRATION

Full parentage is required for all ET calves

Bull registration charge remains at €50. The charge increases to €80 when a repeat sample is required

Hair sample of donor dam mandatory for parentage verification (through Genomics) •

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Process to verify parentage and Genomic proof:

Hairs must be collected at time of flushing from donor dam by the ET technician/VET

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When a HAIR sample is received for parentage verification and genomics, it is first sent to Weatherbys Laboratory where the DNA is extracted.

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This data is then sent to ICBF to verify the PARENTAGE & GENOMICS.

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Certificates will ONLY be issued for embryo male and female calves that are fully parentage tested.

If there is not sufficient readable DNA in the extraction process, official genomic proof and sire verification cannot be published.

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The parentage test will be charged to the breeder.

A REPEAT hair card is then sent to the breeder (CLASSED AS A RECALL).

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On receipt of the second sample the laboratory will repeat the process and send it to ICBF again for genomic and parentage verification.

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If sufficient data is extracted the registration process can be completed.

Samples must be sent to Weatherbys’ Laboratory immediately, (contact IHFA to request Genomic kits) Full parentage will be required for all female ET calves, as is the case with male calves.

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The cost of genomics for the donor dam will be paid by IHFA (as is the situation at present)

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Full parentage is required for the flushing sire i.e. parentage verified for both sire and dam

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It is imperative that a good hair sample with plenty of roots is pulled from the swish of the tail

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It is important that the hair is completely dry and as clean as possible. Use gloves to avoid contamination.

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Note: Hairs extracted from other parts of the coat will result in a FAILED DNA sample!

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It is VITAL that samples are stored in cool dry place out of direct sunlight.

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BVD tissue samples are no longer acceptable

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ONLINE REGISTRATION OF ANIMALS One method of online registration is via the Department of Agriculture website - www.agfood.ie

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If using it for the first time, follow the REGISTER FOR ONLINE SERVICES path. You will get a USERNAME, PAC and PASSWORD.

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This is now YOUR LOGIN for this service.

Enter ALL animal details on this window

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When registering a pedigree animal,enter pedigree name here

When registering an ET ANIMAL click the box Genetic Dam Indicator. This will open the option to enter the genetic dam details and fully register an ET calf

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Click Register the Birth of an Animal link

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Click Animal Identification and Movements link

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HAIR SAMPLES FOR DNA TESTING Step 1 - At the swish of the tall carefully part the hairs in a spread-out format Step 1

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Step 2 - Pluck the cleanest dry hairs - a small few at a time taking care to ensure you have a good profile of hair roots.

Step 3 - Ensure you have good quality roots collected. DNA is held in the root. The success of the lab test reflects on the quality of your sample

Attention to Detail - DNA is Absolute

How to correctly take samples for genomic testing and avoid recalls and additional charges Finally - Check that the tag number of the calf corresponds to the Id No. on the hair card / DNA bag

Note: Hairs extracted from other parts of the coat will result in a FAILED DNA sample!

WHAT IS SRM???

REGISTRATION ERRORS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM

SRM means that a bull is on the supplementary register. He is not pedigree. Please note, some bulls, although having an FR code may in fact be crossbred. Be Aware - Protect Your Herd’s Pedigree Status When choosing a sire from AI, do not assume that all bulls in AI are pedigree registered with IHFA. Always check with your provider before committing to purchasing straws. Refer to IHFA Recommended Bull List in the IHFA Journal and on www.ihfa.ie Why? In the past, all AI bulls were required to be classed as pedigree with the IHFA herdbook. This is no longer the case. SRM bulls may be up to 100% Holstein Friesian but are not backed by pedigree lines. How does this affect the status of offspring? If you use an SRM sire on a pedigree cow, the progeny do not qualify for pedigree status. How this affects future generations in the herd depends on the sex of the offspring. Female progeny will be graded ASR and generations of pedigree bred lines will be disrupted.

WHAT IS FPT??? “The pedigree certificate states that IHFA are relying on statements made by or on behalf of the breeder as to parentage at the time of registration.”

The same does not apply for males. An SRM sire will result in male offspring being graded SRM. The consequences of this will impact future generations as EU Breeding Rules do not allow grading up through the male line. MALE PROGENY FROM AN SRM SIRE WILL ALWAYS HAVE SRM STATUS!

If you, as a breeder/herd owner or agent, carry out genomics on female animals in your herd and failed parentage is identified (FPT) then the IHFA registration status is invalidated and you must –

MALES CANNOT GRADE UP.

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Inform IHFA in writing of the animal’s identity (tag no.).

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Return the existing pedigree cert to the office.

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Follow up and correct the parentage at your own cost.

REMEMBER, SRM DOES NOT EQUAL PEDIGREE! Pedigree breeders make huge investments in building on the pedigree of generations of animals in their herds. This can be lost by an uniformed choice of sire. Tell your AI provider that your herd is a pedigree herd and you are maintaining pedigree status for your animals. If a sire is not pedigree, he does not suit your herd or your investment.

IHFA will then issue a new cert for that animal reflecting the updated information. IHFA does not accept any responsibility for failed parentage.

HOW TO IDENTIFY ERRORS IN YOUR HERD PROFILE

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Some of your animals reading as XSR? It means the animal is in error, ie, not registered and a certificate failed to issue. The following are five common causes -

HOW TO IDENTIFY ERRORS IN YOUR HERD PROFILE

Invalid or incorrect Sire ID Only ever use the correct AI codes or stock bull ID. Anything else will send the animal into error. Dam not registered If a dam is not registered, her offspring will not register Stock Bull Short Code incorrect If you have a stock bull, you may allocate a short code to the bull, and use this short code when registering the sire of a calf. We recommend you use the breed of the bull, combined with the last four digits of his tag (e.g. HF1234). The short code only needs to be allocated once. The short code you allocate for your stock bull needs to be consistently applied when registering offspring Non-registered stock bulls will put the offspring into error and you will subsequently need to use the grade up system to get back to pedigree status. Sire is crossbred Some FR coded bulls are in fact crossbred. They are assigned an FR code if their sire is Holstein Friesian. This is especially important now that cross-breed evaluations are now available. A list of XSR animals in your herd is available on request

NEED A SHORT CODE FOR YOUR STOCK BULL? HERE’S HOW...

This is a sample herd profile, available online

We recommend you use the abbreviation HF, combined with the last four digits of the tag. For example - HF0234.

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DO NOT USE FR ABBREVIATION FOR STOCK BULLS, AS THIS IS USED FOR AI SIRES ONLY.

Animal, above, with on the bottom row is categorised as XSR - this means the animal is in ERROR Some invalid details were entered during registration

Use this where registering the sire of a calf. It is important that this code is used CONSISTENTLY. Any variation will result in errors.

How to identify animals in Error (XSR)

1. Go to IHFA.ie and log in to Access Reports. If you do not know your login, click on ‘Forgot your password?’

2. This will bring you to your members’ landing page where you can click on Reports

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4. Here you will find a list of animals in your

3. Click on Existing Reports

herd who are in error category, denoted as XSR.

5. Only IHFA staff can correct errors (XSR). In most cases the cause can be easily rectified. Eg, some Cogent Twist progeny may be in XSR due to invalid sire identification where his AI code was wrongly entered as Si036 instead of the correct S1036. If you have animals in error, contact IHFA staff at enquiries@ihfa.ie to have them corrected.

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Calves and heifers usually for sale 19 - dermotjoanjackson@gmail.com Dermot & Joan Jackson - 086 3018426

NATIONAL HERDS COMPETITION A total of 42 herds were nominated by their respective local clubs to go forward to participate in the IHFA National Herds Competition 2021. Having qualified on merit at local club level, the participating herds nominated represent the top echelons of Holstein Friesian breeding nationwide. The competition comprises four separate categories;

of meeting breeders one-to-one while out in the fields and admiring top calibre stock, was all the more enjoyable.”

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The Judge’s Recognition Award is a special prize awarded to a Herds Competition participant who has made a significant recent investment or specialisation in a specific area or aspect of farming. The winner of the IHFA National Herds Competition Judges Recognition Award 2021 is Teresa Roche of Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese and Farm Shop, located near Abbey, Loughrea, Co. Galway.

Herds of 80 cows and less Herds greater than 80 cows Spring calving herds Pure Friesian herds

A balanced IHFA Herds Competition formula is applied with regard to herd production performance, herd conformation standard on IHFA classification and inspection points awarded by the guest judge. Dessie Dunleavy, former herd manager of the Moneymore herd, Drogheda, Co. Louth, was this year’s judge. In carrying out his prestigious judging task, Dessie visited all 42 participating herds to assess herd quality. Over the course of six and a half consecutive days last July, from dawn to dusk each day, all 42 herds were visited. A total road distance of 3,051kms was travelled and over 4,500 cows in total were assessed. Dessie says that “Being invited to judge the National Herds Competition is a fabulous honour for me and for my family. Truly it is the highlight of my judging career. I’d like to thank every breeder that I had the pleasure of meeting. The welcome and hospitality that I received from breeders and their families was so warm and generous. In the times that we are in, the nice social interaction

The Judge’s Choice Award (1st, 2nd and 3rd) is a unique merit award at the judge’s discretion to present to the three herds of his selection who made a distinct impression.

In a bid to diversify and add value to the family’s Kilmora pedigree registered herd, Teresa established Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese as an on-farm cheese manufacturing and retail business. The help and support of Teresa’s parents Bertie and Julie has been a major factor in the terrific success so far. A recently established farm shop complimentary to the cheese business is attracting an everburgeoning footfall of repeat customers and food enthusiasts. The calibre and range of food items available and the quality of customer service continues to garner endorsements from esteemed food writers. In conjunction with the IHFA National Herds Competition results there will also be two awards presented to the breeders of - Highest EBI Pedigree Registered Cow and Highest EBI Pedigree Registered Cow on IHFA Classification. 20

Pure Friesian Herds

Peadar Healy Firoda Herd, Co. Kilkenny

Pat Cleary Carrickshock Herd, Co. Kilkenny

Micheal Spillane Mountain Herd, Co. Tipperary

80 Cows and Less Herds Spring Calving Herds

Míchéal Spillane Mountain Herd, (3rd), Pat Cleary, Carrickshock Herd (2nd), Peadar Healy, Firoda herd (1st) in the Irish Pure Friesian category 1.

Brian Kenneally Bessborough Herd, Co. Kilkenny

William Horgan Aghaleemore Herd, Co. Kerry

James Egan Tobermartin Herd, Co. Kerry

James Egan, Tobermartin Herd, (3rd) William Horgan, Aghaleemore Herd (2nd), Brian Kenneally, Bessborough Herd (1st) in the Spring Caving Category pictured with PJ Kelly IHFA President 1.

Dermot & Joan Jackson Borkilbeg Herd, Co. Wicklow

Philip Jones Hallow Herd, Co. Wexford

Robert and Sylvia Helen Eedy Herd, Co. Cork

Over 80 Cows Herds

Sylvia & Robert Helen, Eedy Herd (3rd), Philip Jones, Hallow Herd (2nd), Joan Jackson, Borkilbeg Herd, (1st) in the 80 cows & Under Category pictured with PJ Kelly IHFA President

Thomas & James Kelly Monamore Herd, Co. Louth

Rickey Barrett Laurelelm Herd, Co. Cork

Aidan Frawley Ballytigue Herd, Co. Limerick

Aidan Frawley, Ballytigue Herd (3rd), Thomas & James Kelly, Monamore Herd (1st) in the Herds 80 cows & over Category pictured with PJ Kelly IHFA President. Not in photo is Rickey Barrett, Laurelelm Herd (2nd). 21

Judge’s Choice

Thomas & James Kelly Monamore Herd, Co. Louth

Philip Jones Hallow Herd, Co. Wicklow

Peadar Healy Firoda Herd, Co. Kilkenny

Judge’s Recognition

Dessie Dunleavy (Judge), Peadar Healy Firoda herd (3rd), Philip Jones, Hallow herd (2nd), James Kelly, Monamore herd, (1st) with President PJ Kelly

Teresa Roche Kilmora Herd, Co. Galway Kylemore Cheese & Farm Shop Teresa Roche Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese & Farm Shop winner of the Judges Recognition Award. Teresa’s parents Julie & Bertie accepted the award pictured with PJ Kelly, IHFA President

Highest EBI Cow

Raheenarran BCG Dairine 2 VG85 Bryan Daniels Raheenarran herd, Co. Kilkenny • EBI €371 (October ’21 evaluation) • Currently in her 12th lactation Raheenarran BCG Dairine VG85 has a lifetime yield to date of 75,305kgs milk, 6,017kgs milk solids, 4.47% fat, 3.52% protein. • She has a lifetime calving interval performance rating of 366 days based on twelve lactations to date. Bryan Daniels, Raheenarran Pure Friesian herd winner of the Highest EBI category awards pictured with PJ Kelly, IHFA President

Highest EBI Cow Classified

Glenaboy HDJ Daisy EX90 Kieran O’Donoghue Glenaboy herd, Co. Waterford • EBI €350 (October ’21 evaluation) • Currently in her 5th lactation Glenaboy HDJ Daisy EX90 has a lifetime yield to date of 40,543kgs milk, 3,828kgs milk solids, 5.20% fat, 4.24% protein. • She has a lifetime calving interval performance rating of 367 days based on five lactations to date. Kieran O’Donoghue, Glenaboy herd winner of the Highest EBI category awards pictured with PJ Kelly, IHFA President 22

MOUNTAIN Pure Friesians

Mountain Bounty Dixie EX94 7E All Ireland Awards Pure Friesian Champion Senior Cow in 2016 and a Diamond Award recipient. She produced over 100,000kgs of milk in 10 lactations and has 2 EX90 daughter’s and an EX94 daughter milking in the herd. That’s 2 gens of EX94 Pure Friesian cows

Mountain Tormore Aileen EX95 8E All Ireland Awards Pure Friesian Champion Senior Cow, 2017 and a Diamond Award recipient. She produced over 105,000kgs of milk and is currently on her 12th lactation and has an EX92 daughter and an EX92 Diamond Award 14 lactation dam. She has a Churchclara Fenton son for sale.

Mountain Frosty Petula EX95 7E

She produced over 94,000kgs in 9 lactations and came 1st in the senior cow class in the Elite section of the Tipperary / Waterford breeders club herd competition in 2020. She has an EX93 8E Diamond award dam and a EX91 daughter milking. She has a Mountain Martell 24 son for sale.

Mountain Martell Susie EX93 9E

a Diamond Award recipient having produced over 106,000kgs in 11 lactations. She has a EX91 5E daughter. She has a Mountain Martini 6 son for sale.

Mountain Frosty Averil EX94 7E Produced over 106,000kgs in 10 lactations.. A Diamond Award cow, she also came 1st in the Senior Cow class in the Elite section of the Tipperary /Waterford Breeders’ Club Herd Competition in 2019

A LOOK AT SOME OF THE BULLS CURRENTLY FOR SALE Mountain Centurion 19 Dam Mountain Jubularis Dixie 3 VG85 2nd calver 3.96% Pr X EX94 3E X EX91 4E Diamond Award cow X EX90 14 lactation cow. Mountain Dry Martini Dam Mountain Martell Susie EX93 9E over 106,000kgs to date in 11 lactations, a Diamond Award Cow with 7,666kgs of solids. (pictured above) Mountain Centurion 22 Dam Mountain Glenfinnan Aileen EX90 3E 9,612kgs 3.86% Pr X EX92 4E 9,846kgs 3.76% All Ireland Awards Pure Friesian Champion Senior Cow 2013 X 14 lactation 8,200kgs 3.73% Pr 14 lactation Diamond Award cow.

Mountain Martini 9 Dam Mountain Jubularis Petula EX91 3E 10,200kgs 3.84% Pr X EX95 7E Diamond Award cow 94,000kgs in 9 lactations and due again spring 2022 and came 1st in the Senior Cow Elite Section Tipperary/Waterford Herds Competition 2020 (pictured above) X EX93 8E 12 lactation Diamond Award cow. Mountain Fenton 19 Dam Mountain Tormore Aileen EX95 8E over 106,000kgs to date in 12 lactations, due her 13th calf in spring 2022 and All Ireland Awards Pure Friesian Champion Senior Cow 2017 and a Diamond award cow X EX92 3E 14 lactations Diamond Award cow.

Mountain Martini 10 Dam Mountain Rancher Dixie EX90 3E 10,800kgs 3.56% Pr X EX94 7E 100,000kgs in 10 lactations and All Ireland Awards Pure Friesian Champion Senior Cow 2016 (pictured above) X EX90 14 lactations. Mountain Fenton 8 Dam Mountain Nell Adema Rosie VG88 10,500kgs 3.87% Pr X VG89 9,500kgs 4.14% Pr X EX90 8,265kgs 4.06% Pr. Mountain Glenalbyn 20 Dam Mountain Martell Rosie 6 EX91 2E 4.04% Pr X 3.90% Pr X 4.10% Pr X 3.97% Pr X 4.06% Pr. Averaging 3.95% Pr over 37 lactations.

The Mountain herd has be placed 1st in the National Pure Friesian Herds Competition in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 The herd also came 1st in the Elite Section of the Tipperary Waterford Breeders Herds Competition 2020, as well as winning the Senior Cow, the Cow Family and the Highest Protein Herd - all in the Elite Section. Catalogues available by email and whatsapp 23 Micheal Spillane,Tullamaine, Fethard, Tipperary. Tel.: 052 6132271 / 087 6217055. Find us on Facebook at Mountain Pure Friesians

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Nitrates IHFA Action SUBMISSION Programme The Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) directive proposal to improve water quality, revised to take effect in 2022, was launched by the DAFM in early August for consultation. The proposals will greatly impact IHFA herds if the bands on production are enforced. IHFA made a submission to the relevant authorities outlining a more balanced approach. The present proposals deal with animal production outputs without considering credits from the environmental footprint of the dairy farming system. It reads as follows Submission from IHFA Re: Nitrate action plan proposals by DAFM Date 16/09/21 The Irish Holstein Friesian Association, IHFA, is a member owned organisation with a wide geographical spread. There are breeder members’ farming from Donegal to Cork, Galway to Dublin on varied soil types and climatic conditions. There are 3,400 members with 337,960 pedigree registered Holstein Friesian cows in milk production plus youngstock replacements. The latest review of the Nitrates action Plan (NAP) and the proposed banding of production will have serious consequences for our sector. Two thirds of members herds are in the band 6,500 Kgs milk plus with one third between the 4,500 Kgs and 6,500 Kgs proposed band. Additionally, there are further financial implications for IHFA herds in terms of market values of surplus stock, where demand from the commercial sector is constricted due to in effect an imposed capping of herd sizes. The members are the main stay of milk recorded herds and have historically recorded ancestry and all relevant breed data. This is validated data which is so critical to the foundation and expansion of the national database at ICBF. Members are to the forefront in adopting the most recent science and latest technologies in evolving breed improvement, production efficiencies, herd health and welfare and are a shop window for the breed in Ireland. Our members farm sustainably and are proud of the quality of their stock. It is their passion in life. They are the custodians of the breed.

IHFA support the objective that water quality and the environment must be protected and the group of dairy farmers represented by IHFA are already well informed, farming sustainably and adopting best practice in keeping with an excellent image of dairy farming, producing wholesome food from the Holstein Friesian breed. The proposals need to take into account the financial impact on farm families, the rural economy and value of exports. The Proposed banding system approach in our view is not correct. •

The improvements brought about through better genetics, feed efficiency and nitrogen use efficiency is being largely side-lined in the proposals.

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Cows in Band 3 are in the order of 14% more efficient than cows in Band 2 and 40% more efficient than cows in Band 1. (cows in Band 3 produce 1.23 kg FPCM/kg DM intake, cows in band 2 produce 1.10Kg FPCM/Kg DM Intake and cows in Band 1 produce 0.89Kg FPCM/ Kg Intake).

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The effect of the proposals is to increase the livestock numbers in band 1 to the order of 12% (with lower outputs) and reduce numbers in band 3 by 19% which have double the output of milk solids of Band 1.

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It proposes changes to the Nitrates in isolation of other environmental obligations. GHG emissions are to be reduced by 21% by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2050 in the Ag Climate action plan.

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In a stable national herd, the 8.5 billion kgs milk output can be achieved by 1.2 m cows from Band 3 compared with 1.5 m dairy cows currently. This would make a significant contribution to reducing GHG emissions to the order of 25%.

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The introduction of bands as proposed at this time is ill advised. It will have a negative effect on overall production and encourage inefficiencies. Farmers may mitigate the risk by shifting bands that ultimately reduce efficiencies and environmental performance.

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On the face of it the message from the proposed bands appears to be that high stocking rates with low outputs is acceptable and the way forward.

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Dairy farmers farming their present systems should not be gifted organic outputs lower than what is already accepted as industry standard, which is 85 Kgs of organic nitrogen output per cow. This apparent bonus in organic N excretion values to a cohort of dairy farmers is an inequitable approach. This is contrary to the CAP strategic plan linking environment with climate legislation.

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The lower band of 4,500 Kgs milk needs to be examined further in terms of beef from the dairy herd

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Calf quality produced from this cohort of herds is largely not transferable to a beef system. Calves are too small and are not capable of reaching profitable targets. They have to be carried for an extra six months invariably to reach slaughter carcass weights, and are out of spec for fat cover incurring severe penalties. This puts a further question over whether beef from some dairy herds is sustainable.

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Nitrate leaching is a consideration at all levels and varies significantly from year to year. This is especially a risk to water quality where intensive stocking rates leading to bare soils are practiced on the milking platform, commonly associated with a cohort of dairy farmers at the lower band.

If Banding has to be introduced, IHFA propose that the DAFM introduce two bands around a standard output above and below 5,500kgs milk per cow.

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Introduce a feed efficiency factor in the breeding index.

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Legislating for lower crude proteins in rations.

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Increased clover and multiple species in seed mixes.

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Increased monitoring of soil fertility status and liming.

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Biological treatment of slurry to reduce environmental impact while increasing nutrient value.

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Research into feed additives to improve rumen efficiencies.

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Expansion of the ASSAP programme.

Other concerns in the proposals are Soiled Water: Members have invested heavily in their yards over the last 20 years. They are now asked to do more. They need to be financially supported with a combination of tax breaks, increased capital allowances and grants to carry out this extra investment. Where members have ample slurry storage there is no reason why soiled water should be stored separately. Dairy washings contain trace levels of Nitrates and dairy farmers in winter milk should be allowed to be spread dairy washings during the closed period. Forage crops, forage Maize and especially whole crop under sown to grass should be included in the forage crop area as well as grass. The 30kms limit on lands included in stocking rate should not be a blanket regulation. Each genuine farmer should be judged on their merits. The average farm in Ireland consists of 3.5 land parcels (O’Donnell 2014). A survey ofTipp Co-Op suppliers 2016 found that for every hectare that farmers have on the milking platform they have another 0.6/0.7 Ha. away from the milking platform (Mullane 2016) Messaging

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This will have the advantage of keeping the system simple for all dairy farmers.

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It will ease farmers into a new approach.

The communication around the NAP proposals is such that it is perceived as regulation and restricting the farming business.

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It needs to be based on production level of the prior year so that farmers can plan their stocking rates in the current year.

The message would be better received if the benefits to the farming business were incorporated and how the image and marketability of food production is enhanced.

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A Flexibility mechanism is required around the bands to avoid cliff-edge changes impacting on farm management. Such a mechanism should be considered to reduce stock movements.

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The bands can be reviewed going forward as to requirements for a further break down of the production levels if necessary.

The NAP proposals have major implications for all sectors especially dairy farming. In the interest of getting the best outcome, an extension to the period of consultation is required so that the data underpinning the proposals can be made available and examined further.

There are additional considerations to reducing the organic nitrogen outputs.

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Mountbellew Agricultural College was established by the Franciscan Brothers in 1904. The only agricultural college in Connacht, it caters for 900 students annually. Dr. Edna Curley, Principal of Mountbellew Agricultural College, diligently takes charge of leading the agricultural education and training of the next generation of farmers - numbering circa 900 students, annually. Established by the Franciscan Brothers in 1904 Mountbellew is the oldest college in Ireland. It is the only agricultural college in the province of Connacht. Edna who manages a teaching staff of 23 is proud of the deep heritage and historical contribution that the college has made. Yet with contemporary teaching methods now embraced, it is indicative of a philosophy to keep progressing and adapting in line with technological advances and societal change.

of background, gender or academic ability” underpins the Mountbellew ethos. Edna hails the inclusive approach espoused by her vocational predecessors, where not only did the Brothers teach the necessary technical farming skills but the students also received a broader, more rounded education to equip themselves with life skills. Appointed as College Principal in June 2019, Edna is now two years into the role. From the outset the college and farm facilities were identified as hugely significant resources to continually attract healthy student numbers.

Fostering strategic relationships with local third level educational institutes and providing a selection of customised courses is one example of this evolution. Course delivery through distance learning is another such example. A number of short courses in skills training, farm management, farm safety and other farming topics are also provided. The philosophy of the founding congregation the Franciscan Brothers is that every human being is a unique individual whose personal growth is fostered in a respected environment. The edict of the Franciscan brothers “That education is available to everyone, regardless 28

The dairy herd is earmarked for development. Earlier this year the Mountbellew herd prefix was re-activated with IHFA, which was a longestablished pedigree herd founded by Brother William Martyn. Registrations in the herd were brought up to date and the herd was assessed for conformation standard through the IHFA Classification service. In the early days of a new chapter for the herd there are ten cows scored VG/EX with a further fifteen scored Good Plus.

“Pedigree has always meant the best of the best.” Edna states, “Pedigree registering with IHFA represents a repository of information and breeding detail of a herd history. Breeders are building on the very best of every generation.

Education, Diversity & Inclusion at Mountbellew Profiling Dr. Edna Curley, Principal of Mountbellew Agricultural College

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wenty years after graduating from Mountbellew College with my Green Cert I walked back in the door to take up the position of College Principal” and performance metrics befitting a student learning resource facility”. Next year all heifer calves born in the herd will be genomically tested as a routine management practice. A limited level of sexed semen will be used for the breeding season and the new Dairy Beef Index will be incorporated when choosing beef sires at the latter end of the breeding season. Collectively these strategies will help to further enhance existing layers of sustainability.

Dr. Edna Curley, Principal of Mountbellew Agricultural College

UCD Lyons Influence

You are building on a core of key data, making informed decisions as to what works best. “The pedigree registered status of the herd is the road map to the past, the present and the future of the herd. It is an aspiration for the college to represent as a showcase Holstein Friesian herd for the entire west of Ireland with a complimentary blend of high EBI, high conformation merit, achieving all the key output

A native of Clonmacnoise in Co. Offaly, Edna entered the doors of Mountbellew College in 1998 as a Green Cert student. Reared on a dry stock farm without any experience of milking cows, the college dairy herd endowed her with an almost immediate love of dairying. Undergraduate qualifications in Agricultural Science Studies followed, firstly from Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) and then subsequently University College Dublin (UCD). Edna then pursued post graduate studies in

Mountbellew College Principal arose, for which I applied and was successful such that twenty years after graduating from the college with my Green Cert I walked back in the door as the new College Principal.”

Improving Gender Balance

“There were 90 lads and just three girls in my class the year we were studying for the Green Cert. Certainly since that time the gender ratio balance has improved and there is further work to be done. “While there is variation from year to year, the ratio of females is typically around 15%. It is noticeable that the trend with the third level courses offered in conjunction with GMIT have a higher female representation level - up to 30%. “Discussions are on-going with the Women in Agriculture stakeholder group with a view to offering some teaching programmes at their request such as facilitating discussion groups, courses in tractor driving, welding and fencing.”

Youngstock of the Mountbellew registered herd Agronomy through UCD, attaining a Masters and Doctorate (PhD) in Nutrient Management Planning.

Aleen Cust – pioneering role model

To help bolster finances as a post-grad student conducting crop trials based at UCD Lyons farm, Edna frequently worked as a weekend relief milker for the college dairy herd. “To this day I have such fond memories of those really enjoyable times milking the UCD Lyons herd registered with the Glasnevin prefix. Seeing the glass jars in the milking parlour fill up with milk is a sight that always transfixed me. Even nowadays with more sophisticated technology available, I still much prefer parlours with the traditional glass jars.” The Clongowes registered herd also left a lasting impression on Edna. “I was living in Clane at the time and would often stroll into Clongowes Wood College for a leisurely walk. Upon every visit the quality of the college herd impressed me more and more”. A life-long profession in academia seemed likely when taking up a position as a research Agronomist with University College Galway.

Aleen Cust (1868 – 1937) was the first woman to become a veterinary surgeon in Ireland and the UK. Born in Tipperary and reared in England, Aleen practiced as a vet for a number of years while living in Ballygar, close to Mountbellew, dispensing veterinary care in the Galway / Roscommon locality. A highly regarded vet, Aleen encountered many obstacles in her professional career due to prejudices of that era. Her life story recently featured on RTE’s Nationwide TV programme. Edna is assisting a local organising committee aiming to raise the profile of Aleen’s life work and her pioneering achievements. The stellar contribution to the Mountbellew herd of Brother William and Brother Gerry. “Brother William, who is now retired, dedicated 50 years of his life to developing and progressing the herd. He established the Mountbellew pedigree herd and through the decades he always sought to improve the breeding in the herd, selecting the top performing bloodlines. “I am blessed to carry the torch of his legacy and am very mindful of this duty of care out of respect for all of his formative work. Brother Gerry, who is also retired, worked very hard

“However, a vacancy for the position of

on the farm down through the years. He occasionally helps out with tasks now and again especially during the busy calving season.

steeped in pedigree registered Black & White breeding. Donomore was the prefix of his family’s British Friesian herd. They exhibited cattle at all the local shows including Bandon, Clonakilty and the big Munster Agricultural Show. The herdbook registration certs from that formative era remain archived in the family home filed in perfect condition as treasured memorabilia.

“It has to be said that together both he and Brother William minded the herd with such levels of pride and attention, it was as if the stock were their very own. The origins of the college dairy herd were cows purchased from monasteries in the surrounding areas.

Pointing the way forward

Edna states “The Mountbellew Agricultural College farm is a typical west of Ireland farm with mineral soils that have to be minded accordingly. As is the case with all farms the land needs to be curated and treated appropriately.

“Many of the Mountbellew cow families established when the herd was registered by Brother William are still performing well in the herd today including the Rose, Nina, Catherine, Madeline and Rita families”

Mountbellew Rose 128 GP83 •

“Best practice in teaching combined with best practice in farming - where we are sympathetic to our natural constraints and capitalize on our natural strengths - will foster a positive and fulfilling education experience for all our students to equip them with life skills.”

7,866kgs, 605kgs milk solids, 4.14% fat, 3.55% protein in her 4th lactation (307 d)

Mountbellew RHS Rose 1732 GP83 •

6,643kgs, 514kgs milk solids, 4.07% fat, 3.65% protein in her 2nd lactation (296 d)

Mountbellew Ninaman 119 VG85 •

8,732kgs, 611kgs milk solids, 3.50% fat, 3.50% protein in her 4th lactation (298 d)

The list of courses currently offered by Mountbellew Agricultural College including those in conjunction with GMIT include; • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture & Environmental Management • Bachelor of Business in Rural Enterprise & Agribusiness • Bachelor of Engineering in Agricultural Engineering • Adult Certificate in Agriculture Level 5/Level 6 • Certificate in Agriculture Level 5 and Advanced Certificate in Agriculture Level 6

Mountbellew Madeline 85 VG85 •

7,649kgs milk, 603kgs milk solids, 4.30% fat, 3.58% protein in her 3rd lactation (302 d)

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7,065kgs, 597kgs milk solids, 4.64% fat, 3.81% protein in her 2nd lactation (314 d)

Martin Noone is the dairy technician employed to oversee all day-to-day tasks and activities of the herd today. In the same mode as his predecessors, Martin is similarly invested in the heritage and history of the herd. A former graduate of the college, Martin has been milking the cows on the farm since he was a teenager. The dairy herd comprises a 33-hectare grazing block around the parlour with two outside blocks. Optimum herd size is 90 cows with an all-spring calving system in place with all replacements reared. As is the case with all college farms, Mountbellew has been selected by Teagasc as a host farm for its new Signpost Environmental Programme. Edna’s husband Michael O’Flynn, a native of Barryroe in West Cork, is

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Irish Herdbook has Sights Set on a Sustainable Future

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Today the IHFA is a member-owned organisation directed by a board of trustees who are each elected from 15 club areas.

Currently dairy farming in Ireland is hot property. In December 2020 over 1.5 million milking dairy cows were recorded in Ireland (an increase of 2.1% on the year before), whilst domestic milk intake by creameries and pasteurisers increased by 13.5% over 12 months to an estimated 823.8 million litres in March 2021... and these numbers are set to increase again. However, this surge in cow numbers is met with challenges to reduce carbon footprint. Here we learn more about how the Irish herdbook, the IHFA, is armouring itself for the future.

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he future is tied up in research and developing a cow that suits our system,’ begins Charlie Gallagher, Chief Executive of the Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA). ‘By 2030 we have to reduce carbon footprint by 50% and by 2050 we have to be carbon neutral. Our whole ethos going forward will be driven by this. Genetics is driven by research and we want our breed to be cutting edge. We want to monitor for feed efficiency, body weight and size.’

‘We want our breed to be cutting edge’ NEW HORIZONS Unlike many countries around the world, it took nearly a century for Irish pedigree cattle

to fully secure its own identity and future. Why? Because like in many instances throughout history, the Holstein Friesian breed in Ireland is inextricably linked with its neighbour – the UK. Remember: There is 4.9 million people in Ireland compared to 66.7 million in the UK! The UK herdbook (then British Friesian Society) was established in 1909 and as there was no Irish herdbook, it registered its first Irish herd in 1918. However wanting to have some form of Irish identity, in the 1940s

‘In Ireland: Pedigree cattle produce 63kg/139lb of fat and protein more than nonregistered cows’ the Irish Friesian Cattle Club was formed and operated as a “club” within the British Friesian network. This club included the entire island of Ireland. By 1965 the Irish Friesian Cattle Club became the Irish Friesian Breeders Association (IFBA), which was limited to the Republic of Ireland, and later became IHFA in 1994. However throughout this time financial control still remained with the UK herdbook. But the turn of the century brought new horizons for the Irish pedigree world – in 2000 Ireland decided to breakaway from its UK ties and continue under its own banner. It became an independent, Irish herdbook dedicated to Irish cattle in the Irish environment. Today the IHFA is a member-owned organisation which totals 3,800 members. 70,000 animals are registered annually, which represents 22% of the national herd. As there is only one breed code for black and white dairy cattle in Ireland, Friesian breeders are an integral part of the IHFA herdbook. Of the 386,000 pedigree cattle in Ireland, 60,000 (15.5%) have a high percentage of Friesian blood. 22 TRAITS IHFA has been involved with the University College Dublin (UCD) for 6 years. A UCD graduate himself, Charlie shares: ‘We are moving ahead in sustainable agriculture – you cannot sit on the fence. Work is ongoing at UCD to develop the “climate-friendly cow” – research is the future.’ IHFA is also involved in research with the Vista Milk project at Teagasc (the Agriculture and Food Development Authority). This research will use IHFA linear scores to investigate which traits in first lactation cows are correlated with longevity. Services offered by IHFA to its members include classification, registration, herd grade-up, genomic testing and a catalogue service (where breeders can order a catalogue of information on an

The two-time Irish National Champion, Ridgefield Dundee Portea EX-95, was recently named IHFA’s “Champion of the Decade”.

animal). In addition to classifying Holstein Friesian cattle, IHFA classifiers also score Jerseys, Brown Swiss and Irish Moil cattle and there are 3 full-time classifiers who rotate regions each year. Charlie continues: ‘We work closely with other herdbooks internationally and score 22 traits. Recently we have increased the weighting on feet and legs in the final score from 25% to 28%. The rest of the final score weighting comprises 22% overall body, 40% mammary and 10% rump.’ One of IHFA’s biggest breed promotions is its annual National Open Day, which attracts thousands of visitors. Hosted by a different farm each year – trade stands, the national stock judging competition, an elite stock sale and the announcement of the national herds competition winners are some of the features of this must-see one-day event. PROTEIN In the Irish system, kilos of protein is king. Charlie continues: ‘The IHFA cow is a high output cow that on average produces 63kg (139lb) milk solids more than non-registered cows in Ireland. This higher yield equates to an extra €300 in value. Why IHFA cows produce more milk solids could be due to a combination of factors – including a consequence of a greater selection intensity over a long time frame, making breeding decisions based on performance data recorded over multiple

EBI EBI is the total index in Ireland and comprises of seven sub-indexes – milk production (33%), fertility (33%), calving performance (10%), beef carcass (8%), cow maintenance (8%), cow management (4%) and health (4%). As Irish dairy farmers rely heavily on grazing grass for milk, the weightings of the EBI formula reflect this. EBI is managed by ICBF, which the IHFA has been a shareholder of since its beginning.

generations, milking cows close to the optimum 305-day lactation length and also the influence of breeders’ stockmanship skills.’ To acknowledge its high production protein stars, the IHFA introduced Gold and Diamond Awards (see HI 9/20). Gold Awards are awarded to cows who reach 3,000kg (6614lb) of protein in a lifetime, whereas Diamond Awards are for cows who have also reached this milestone and in addition are classified EX. Such high levels of lifetime protein also indicate high productivity, longevity and fertility. Some recent recipients of the Diamond Award include the 14th lactation Glensillagh Briez Tammy EX-90 (6,710kg/14,763lb F&P), 13th lactation Dromartin Archie Harry EX91-5E (7,056kg/15,556lb F&P) and the 100,000kg (220,462lb) milk Temple Drake Olga EX-92-8E who has produced 7,456kg (16,438lb) fat and protein in her lifetime! l

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Vista Milk

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world leader in fundamental and translational research for, inter alia, precision pasturebased digital dairying and the utilisation of focussed and commercially sustainable technology both upstream and downstream of the entire food chain.

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Update from the Vistamilk Research Center by Professor Donagh Berry VistaMilk is a €40m research center co-funded by Science Foundation Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and over 50 industry partners including the Irish HolsteinFriesian Association. The long-term strategy of the VistaMilk Centre is to be an agent of growth for the Irish dairy industry by being a world leader in fundamental and translational research for, inter alia, precision pasture-based digital dairying and the utilisation of focussed and commercially sustainable technology both upstream and downstream of the entire food chain. The vision of the VistaMilk Centre is to be a world leader in the Agri-Food technology sector through innovation and enhanced sustainability across the dairy supply chain, positively impacting the environment, animal well-being and the health of consumers. This will be achieved by greatly improving the soil to gut supply chain connectivity thereby improving resource efficiency, better meeting consumers’ expectations, and improving profitability and resilience.

The opportunities that arise at the interface between Agri-Food and digital technologies will be the basis for the competitive advantage. One flagship project in VistaMilk includes the quantification of how much carbon is actually being captured (i.e., sequestered) by Irish soils and how soil/pasture management influences this. Ireland now has equipment units to quantify this sequestration potential in an area greater than the whole of Africa and probably has the greatest density of such units than any other country globally. The potential outcome of this research is huge in mitigating the stated net carbon emissions of agriculture as a whole, not just dairy. VistaMilk boasts the ownership of the only machines in Ireland that are being used to measure methane emissions in grazing dairy cows. These machines are being used to firstly quantify the baseline of methane output of grazing Irish dairy cows; the other objectives are to evaluate feed additives to reduce methane as well as quantify the potential of breeding to reduce methane emissions.

Green Breed machine in action measuring methane at a Teagasc Research Farm. VistaMilk has already tested several different feed additives with none demonstrating a reduction in methane emissions in grazing cows. Of greater impact, however, was the realisation that the level of methane emitted from grazing dairy cows is considerably less than previously thought (and used in national calculations). This was based on a relatively limited group of animals and only over one year but these preliminary results are really promising. Also of note was the significant genetic variability in methane emission per cow. Albeit just based on one year of data, the daily methane emissions of high EBI cows is the same as low EBI cows; however, the milk solids yield is 10% greater in the higher EBI cows meaning that they are actually more carbon efficient in producing milk solids. Again a really powerful result, but importantly with facts and figures to back this up.

Analysis of genetic trends on almost 3 million Holsten-Friesians revealed obvious trends for several traits over the past 20 years in Irish dairy cows. Results indicate Holstein-Friesians have progressively become shorter in stature as well as shallower (i.e., body depth) and less angular; the reduction in genetic merit for stature score since the year 2004 was, however, only observed in non-herdbook registered cows while the reducing score in body depth (i.e., narrower) and angularity (i.e., less angular) was approximately twice as fast in non-herdbook registered heifers as it was in herdbook-registered heifers. Genetic merit for locomotion in non-herdbook registered animals has deteriorated over the 20-year period while the foot angle over that period is becoming lower; no such trends were observed for the herdbook-registered animals. Large differences both in the trends themselves, but also the mean genetic merit, for udder traits existed when comparing herdbook-registered calves versus non-registered calves.

VistaMilk is also digging deeper into linear scores of Irish dairy cows focusing on their usefulness but also their trends nationally over the past two decades.

longevity was limited to cows who generally only lived three lactations; this is generally because they were culled due to infertility.

Given the growing interest in feed intake and efficiency globally, also examined was the usefulness of linear type traits to predict feed intake in grazing dairy cows. This had never been previously explored in grazing animals although relationships were estimated in cows fed in confinement. More importantly though, what had never been investigated in any population was the usefulness of these linear scores in predicting feed intake where cow live weight data already existed.

Ireland, in particular, has a generally older population of cows which have been exposed to often challenging conditions (e.g., walking) all their life. What is currently therefore being investigated is the association between cow conformation and survival in older parity cows. The expectation is that cow conformation is a more important determinant of survival to the next lactation for fifth and older parity cows than it is for first parity cows.

A genetic evaluation was undertaken using linear scores and grass feed intake of research cows. While linear scores provided some information in predicting genetic merit for feed intake, once cow live-weight data existed, the additional usefulness of the linears was low.

In all, VistaMilk is attempting to positively impact the environment, animal well-being and the health of consumers through responsible and sustainable science-based solutions.

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Michael, Mary Ita and Alex McCarthy, Cillmhuire herd winners of the NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards 2021

Michael and wife Mary Ita McCarthy farm with their son Alex. They operate a spring-calving herd and have a proud history of working together as a close-knit family unit. Michael and Mary Ita have four children and the family farm is located in Feenagh in West County Limerick. The milk produced is sold to Kerry Agribusiness as milk for manufacturing purposes. In addition to winning the National Quality Milk Awards competition, the McCarthy family are also winners of the category award for Environmental Infrastructure. Twelve farming families from eight counties representing twelve co-ops nationwide reached the finals of the competition and were visited for scrutiny by the competition judging panel. Gold medal winner for Ireland at the recent Tokyo Olympics, Kellie Harrington, was on hand to congratulate and present the McCarthy family with their prizes at a glittering awards ceremony with industry leaders representing Ornua and the National Dairy Council in attendance. The three-member judging panel commented “The McCarthy family are innovating in all the pertinent areas on-farm, making datadriven decisions, and they have succeeded

in establishing sustainable systems in the environmental, welfare and technical activities of their farm. They are excellent ambassadors for the Irish dairy industry and are well-deserved winners of this year’s award”. Farming together as a team for the last 31 years, Michael and Mary Ita are the epitome of a successful and hard-working life-long partnership. The starting point was a herd of 46 cows. From modest beginnings and with little on-farm infrastructure they took on the task of building up the farm enterprise, modernising and progressing across multiple dairy farming disciplines as new-era technologies and best husbandry practices were implemented at all times over the years. To his credit Michael took on and completed all of the building work for the winter accommodation facilities. Determination and an indominable spirit helped overcome setbacks along the way most significantly a herd depopulation due to BSE in 2001. With a milking herd of 170 cows and farming over 250 acres in total thirty-eight years after commencing milk production, winning a premier national milk quality performance award is testament to the journey navigated and quality of work accomplished along the way. 40

Cillmhuire Quality McCarthy family, Cillmhuire herd wins NDC & Kerrygold National Quality Milk Awards Proud Limerick farming family are the cream of the milk quality competition crop Youngest son James is also a budding young farmer who graduated from Pallaskenry College this year. Daughters Michelle and Kathryn are both very successful in their respective professional disciplines.

stocking was to try and source heifers that would be as good if not better than our own. 60 to 70% of the heifers assembled as the new dairy herd were pedigree registered and we graded up the remainder to Pedigree.”

The benefits of pedigree Michael says “Breeding is a challenge for everyone. You have to relish that challenge and take it on as an opportunity for continued improvement and development.

Sample of Cillmhuire high components cows scored VG/EX on conformation; Cillmhuire PKK Lena 107 EX90

• 8,748kgs, 751kgs milk solids, 4.81% fat,

“Pedigree status adds sheer interest to developing a dairy herd. It gives you an appreciation of how to assess future expected performance based on the prior generations of past performance. IHFA Classification is an important service in that it provides an impartial assessment of herd conformation quality. “You have to measure in order to make improvements. We are trying to maintain 550kgs milk solids per cow per year as a herd average. The ideal cow in terms of liveweight to suit the farm and our system is a mature weight of 550 to 610kgs. Continued improvements in components is another challenge, achieving improved components will lock in further efficiency gains.

3.77% protein in her 5th lactation (317 d)

• EBI €191

Cillmhuire AFD Jane 1159 EX91 • 9,374kgs, 725kgs milk solids, 4.09% fat, 3.64% protein in her 4th lactation (309 d) • EBI €191 Cillmhuire ZCA Snowdrop EX90

• 7,088kgs, 579kgs milk solids, 4.40% fat, •

3.77% protein in her 3rd lactation (300 d) EBI €174

Cillmhuire FLT Ann 1157 VG88 • 8,786kgs, 676kgs milk solids, 4.08% fat, 3.62% protein in her 7th lactation (317 d) • EBI €190 Cillmhuire ZTG Eva 1374 VG87

• 8,324kgs, 645kgs milk solids, 4.10% fat,

3.64% protein in her 3rd lactation (314 d)

“We have always bred to Holstein Friesian. Following the depopulation our goal in re-

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In Brief - Cillmhuire Herd

• Michael & Mary Ita

McCarthy farming with their son, Alex.

• Alex and wife Siobhan have

Cillmhuire PKX Dalia VG87 • Projected to 8,080kgs, 634kgs milk solids, 4.16% fat, 3.69% protein in her 2nd lactation • EBI €141

a daughter Chloe.

• Farming at Kilmurry, Feenagh, Co. Limerick. • IHFA member over 20 years having purchased pedigree foundation stock and graded up the remainder of the herd to pedigree status.

Cillmhuire PKZ Hazel 1654 VG86

• 7,874kgs, 626kgs milk solids, 4.21% fat,

3.73% protein in her 2nd lactation (289 d)

• From modest beginning in 1975 when

• EBI €209

Michael commenced farming, the family farm business now sustains two households.

Cillmhuire PKR Birdie 1369 VG85

• 7,986kgs, 663kgs milk solids, 4.62% fat,

• “We have always loved milking nice cows”. • Conformation - 21 VG/EX cows on IHFA

3.68% protein in her 4th lactation (316 d)

• EBI €221

classification.

Cillmhuire YRY Eva Hazel VG85

• Longevity - 21 cows 5th lactation + • Spring calving herd producing

• 7,664kgs, 620kgs milk solids, 4.40% fat,

• 2020 milk recorded average yield per cow -

Technical Performance & Environmental Applications on-farm • Grew > 15 tonne grass DM per hectare in 2021 (participating in Pasture Base data recording programme) • 2.9 cows/hectare stocking rate on milking platform • Achieving 90% grass utilisation with cows grazing for 290 to 295 days per year • Reseeding 10 - 15% of the farm every year. Continued incorporation of clover into swards over many years now with a revised target of doubling of clover content in • 100% of slurry is spread using LESS technique • 90% of chemical fertiliser used is protected urea

3.69% protein in her 2nd lactation (275 d)

• EBI €152

manufacturing milk.

7,135kgs milk, 563kgs milk solids, 4.22% fat, 3.64% protein.

• Herd EBI 168 ranking in the top 7% of all herds nationally.

• The herd ranks in the top 3% of all herds

nationally for fat & protein kgs/cow delivered and also litres/cow/day sold (co-op report)

• In addition, the herd has a five-star rating for Beef Sub-Index.

• A host pilot farm for Teagasc Signpost Programme

• Carbon footprint rating 0.95 (2020 national average is 1.05)

The McCarthy family farm also won the Environmental Infrastructure category of the Quality Milk competition

• Selective dry cow therapy used on 85% of •

the herd in 2020 820kgs meal fed per cow in 2020, mostly fed at the shoulders of the year to compensate deficit in grass quality and quantity

Teagasc Signpost Pilot Farm The family are into year two of being a host farm for the five-year Teagasc Signpost environmental pilot programme. Michael comments “The science is moving fast. It’s important to play our part in staying informed and being to the forefront of the opportunities afforded by the emerging science.” As part of the programme the farm is soil tested every year. One specific target is to achieve 30% of the farm paddocks having a clover content of at least 20% within the sward. Clover establishment is not without its challenges. “Our experience so far is that it has to be managed and nurtured carefully with increases achieved through gradual increments.” Interestingly, the next phase as a Signpost Pilot Farm will be the measurement of the farm’s

carbon footprint, both in the ground and also in the air. Herd Health “The mantra you are what you eat resonates with us and we apply that philosophy to the farm,” Michael comments, “Animal welfare, environmental sustainability and the advantage of incorporating selective dry cow therapy are all key components. “For six years now we have been using selective dry cow therapy, the knock-on benefits are clear as day. Firstly, antibiotic usage is at a consistently low level, it is now easier to treat a rare case of mastitis due to less resistance to antibiotics. As a principle, we have always been very particular when drying off cows. “For added animal health reassurance the herd is participating in the voluntary Irish Johne’s Control Programme. Another on-farm aspect of the primacy of herd health on farm is the fact that there are 187 cubicle spaces available in total, which is over and above the total number required. This results in improved comfort for cows and heifers leading to optimum performance.”

Oldest son Alex returned home to farm full time four years ago

The next generation looking to the future “Alex returned home to farm full-time four years ago,” Michael says, “He had completed his agricultural studies and graduated from Pallaskenry College a number of years ago. After completing his education, he had a full-time job off farm and he helped out in the evenings and at weekends. “He always liked dairying, had an affinity and talent for it, so it was always planned that he would eventually take up the mantle. In his own time. “A business plan for the farm was completed together, charting phased business expansion along the way. Over the course of four years the herd incrementally increased up from 120 cows with infrastructure and facilities suitably upgraded alongside this growth. Alex has taken full charge of grassland management, and he is doing a fantastic job of it. He is adept with all the modern grassland tools, technologies and technical aspects”.

Michael and Mary Ita have been farming together as a team for over 30 years. From an initial herd of 46 cows they have built up numbers from within on a phased basis with the herd today consisting of 170 cows.

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Online National Dairy Show Stock Judging

The National Dairy Show was held online for the second year running. The online programme of content delivered over the course of two evening sessions included invited specialist speakers from across the industry.

As part of the NDS 2021 programme, IHFA sponsored an online stock judging event comprising three classes. The stock judging was hosted by brothers John and Bryan O’Connor and judged by Master Judge, David Jones, Wiltor Herd in the UK.

John, Bryan and all involved for hosting this virtual event and thanks also for their hospitality on the day.

Bryan and John O’Connor farm near Kanturk in Co. Cork. John recently commenced milking on a separate dairy farm having invested in state of the art facilities.

The judges placings for the three classes are as follows –

The Bawnmore herd was established by Bryan O’Connor Snr over seventy years ago.

Class 1 - A - B - D - E - C Class 2 - F - J - H - G - I Class 2 - K - M - L - O - N

Bryan O’Connor Jnr was one of the founding members of the National Dairy Show committee with all the family having a special close relationship with the show first held in 1982.

The top five in the open stock judging are 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Congratulations to the O’Connor family on the top quality stock put forward for judging across three classes. Thanks to

Jack Walsh Brian O’Reilly Tadhg Burke John Curtin Claire Kirby

National success for the Bawnmore herd in 2016 when Clongowes Sid Almeric 2, exhibited by Bryan O’Connor, won Champion Tullamore National Livestock Show. Pictured from left to right Paul Murphy (handler), Bryan O’Connor with daughter Clody. Victor Jackson (judge), Mark Delahunt (Lakeland – sponsor), Charles Gallagher, IHFA CE with brothers John and Michael O’Connor.

New IHFA members Seamus and Patrick Culkeen, Drimneene herd, Dunmore, Co. Galway. Following classification inspection, the herd includes 18 VG/EX cows.

and training, Seamus attended both Mountbellew Agricultural College, Co. Galway, and Ballyhaise College, Co. Cavan - graduating with a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture Dairy Herd Management qualification from Teagasc.

Seamus Culkeen, farming with his father, Patrick, near Dunmore in east Galway, is on the cusp of his dairy farming career following the completion of his formal agricultural education and training in January this year. He recently became an IHFA member, establishing the Drimneene herd prefix, setting a foundation in place from which to grow and add value to his interest and enthusiasm for quality pedigree registered Holstein Friesian breeding.

In 2022 he will calve-in 40 pedigree registered cows, all spring calving, as well as carrying all the female youngstock as breeding replacements for the future. Grading Up to Pedigree Following IHFA membership and the registration of the Drimneene prefix, Seamus subsequently availed of the Grade Up service as the next logical step.

Having recently availed of IHFA Classification service Seamus is “absolutely thrilled” with the level of conformation assessment of the day resulting in two cows scoring Excellent (EX) and sixteen scoring Very Good (VG).

Thanks to the foresight of his father, Patrick, the herd had accumulated a solid Holstein Friesian base built up over decades. In 1978, Patrick commenced dairy farming on the home farm with the purchase of six in-calf Friesian heifers from Tom Storan, Doorlass herd, Croom, Co. Limerick. He subsequently expanded the herd from within aided by individual purchases from both the Creva and Corrib herds.

“I never imagined that the classification inspection would be so positive, the interaction with the classifier was hugely educational for both myself and my father. It bolsters you with encouragement to continue progressing and improving the herd.” In pursuing his formal agricultural education 48

Pedigree Registration - An Educated Choice

Enthusiastic and keen young farmer beginning dairying career joins IHFA and avails of both Grade Up and Classification services Influential international AI sires of that era were used extensively in the herd, including Barold Rock Seal VG and Hanoverhill Lieutenant EX. The herd is essentially entirely home bred, steeped in Holstein Friesian genetics over forty years and investing in all AI breeding along the way to avail of the breed’s top sires. The level of recorded Holstein Friesian breeding records accumulated over the years eased the grade up process. Seamus comments “Grading up the herd was a very streamlined and straight forward experience. The grade up print-out for the herd, downloaded from the database, captured all the records amassed, tracing back to the 1970s when the herd was commissioned. “The format of the herd print-out is an intriguing representation of cow families breeding through the generations. The IHFA field staff personnel then took care of processing the data, I had no additional work to do. “Shortly afterwards I received my IHFA folder in the post, full of herdbook registration certificates for all the cows, heifers and 49

followers. The heritage of the Drimneene herd is now officially captured in the herdbook and it hopefully sets in stone a legacy for herd development into the future”. Conformation Classification Service Keen to again take the next logical step forward having graded up, Seamus requested a Classification inspection visit for the herd. “As a first timer, classification was very new to me. Besides having a broad concept that VG and EX scores are the top conformation grades possible, my understanding of classification was limited. “I requested the inspection visit because I wanted to see what was involved and I was curious to find out if the service would be of benefit. It turned out to be one of the most enjoyable days. Both Dad and I learned so much practical information. “27 animals in total were scored including all of the heifers. Every animal, including the six heifers, all scored 80 points and above (GP Good Plus).

“The classifier on the day was John Kirby. He was most helpful in taking the time to thoroughly go through the linear scoring process, explaining the individual traits and how the scale of 1 to 9 is applied depending on the functionality observed. After a while learning from John both my Dad and I were gradually on the same wavelength as more and more cows were scored. “When two of the oldest cows were awarded EX (Excellent), I was bowled over. We never imagined that within the herd we’d have cows good enough to attain the top conformation grade.

The Drimneene herd is all Spring calving. Herd size will be 40 cows next year.

“Essentially you learn more about your own cows. Classification adds a deeper layer of interest to breeding and to cow families in particular. I now look forward to applying the knowledge gleamed from the classification visit by informing breeding decisions further especially around sire selection.

was an offering of frozen embryos included in the sale catalogue. Taking a punt on a novel purchase at the time, Patrick purchased four frozen embryos descending from C H C Star Erle. The legacy of the Erle family and Mick’s involvement is borne through in the herd today where there are currently 4 VG and 2 GP Erles in the milking herd with 12 members in total including youngstock.

“Where young genomic sires are selected on the basis of their predicted proofs, I will have a distinct preference for the cohort of young sires who are bred from dams and grand dams scored to a high standard of conformation”.

Two VG Erles in the herd include Drimneene AFD Erle VG87 and Drimneene AFD Erle 565 VG85, full sisters from Gomez Lee twin daughters of a Hairy Breiz sired daughter of foundation dam C H C Star Erle.

Drimneene Cows Classified Excellent (EX) on conformation, both in their 5th lactation • Drimneene HYZ Harper EX90 5th with EX91 Mammary • Drimneene NFT Lisa EX90 with EX92 Legs & Feet Erle Family prominence through the Generations There is a distinct Culkeen familial linkage with the Erle family. Hanoverhill Starbuck EX daughter C H C Star Erle, bred from three generations of VG/EX dams, a remnant of early Holstein breeding in Ireland from the late 1980s was jointly owned by Galway Mayo based triumvirate John Cunnane, Matt Healy and Mick Culkeen – brother of Patrick and uncle of Seamus. At the dispersal sale of Matt Healy’s herd there 50

Investing in Genetics With renewed interest and vigour in breeding since beginning to farm full time, Seamus has recently added some select purchases to the herd. Ardnasalem Mon Rosina, bred by Patrick and Karl Colton, has classified VG85 two year old. Monamore Roxy 69 and Monamore Darlene 224 are two in-calf heifers recently purchased who will hopefully be among the crop of heifers successfully joining the Drimneene milking herd in 2022. 100% AI breeding continues to be used across the herd. The list of recently used AI sires includes Hillsdale Mo Salah (FR5704), Delaberge Pepper VG (S2049), Progenesis Reg (FR6664), Progenesis Moose (FR4751), Claynook Barolo SG (S3619), Sandy-Valley I Batman (S3462).

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All Ireland Photo Competition 21

To assist with breed promotion throughout the summer months in the absence of summer shows, IHFA invited entries for a new competition initiative – All Ireland Photo Competition.

Members were invited to photograph their top animals and submit their chosen photograph along with a completed application form. There were ten classes in total, based on age, including two Pure Friesian classes, in keeping with the class schedule of the All-Ireland Awards.

Unfortunately, due to Covid we were restricted as to numbers attending. Details of the top three in each class as follows;

Class 1 - Heifer born after 1st Jan 2021

An open competition, members across the country had an equal opportunity of participation. With the almost ubiquitous possession of mobile phones having a very high standard of camera the photographic competition is a further avenue of breed promotion available at everyone’s fingertips. Having a photographic gallery on file is always a useful and valuable resource for breed promotion. For breeders the marketing potential when offering stock for sale is always enhanced with photographs! The competition conditions included that animal to be photographed unhaltered, clipping of head, tail and udder was permitted but not body clipped. Heifers and cows in-milk to be photographed in ¾ rear view only with side-view photographs only for the calf classes.

Drimneene Appeal Beau 1st Drimneen Appeal Beau Seamus Culkeen, Dunmore, Co. Galway

An independent judging panel then adjudicated the entries received, with the top photos placed in order of preference.

2nd EuroB52 Neottie Daniel Curtin, Ballyfoyle, Co. Kilkenny

The respective class winners of the competition were invited to a function in early November where the results were announced and prizes were presented.

3rd Ballyboy Denver Twizzle ET James Sinnott, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

Class 2 - Heifer born between 1st July & 31st Dec 2020 1st

Euro Doorman Roxy Daniel Curtin, Listowel, Co. Kerry

2nd Evergrange Atwood Twain ET Mervyn Eager (& Trevor Hanley), Newcastle, Co. Dublin 3rd Greenlea Splendid Katrina 1602 Padraic Greenan, Crosshugh, Co. Monaghan

Euro Doorman Roxy

Class 3 - Heifer born between 1st Jan & 30th June 2020 1st

Kilcolman Arangatang Et Helen Vaughan Kanturk Co Cork

2nd Rosstemple Dice Carleen Red John Curtin, Athlacca, Co. Limerick 3rd Carhudon District Fran Eamon O’Donovan, Loughill West, Co. Limerick

Kilcolman Arangatang Et

Class 4 - All Ireland heifer in milk born between 1st Jan & 31st Dec 2019 1st

Ballydehob Casper Joyful GP83 Robert Shannon, Ballydehob, Co. Cork

2nd Rosstemple Perseus Elise VG85 John Curtin, Athlacca, Co. Limerick 3rd Ballyboy Rambo Carmen 1259 VG86 Daniel Curtin, Listowel, Co. Kerry

Ballydehob Casper Joyful GP83 54

Class 5 - All Ireland 3 year old cow in milk born between 1st Jan & 31st Dec 2018 1st

Rosstemple Malki Dallas VG86 John Curtin, Athlacca, Co. Limerick

2nd Greenlea Applicable Rhapsody VG88 Padraic Greenan, Crosshugh, Co. Monaghan 3rd

Drimneene GZY Buttercup GP82 Seamus Culkeen, Dunmore, Co. Galway

Rosstemple Malki Dallas VG86

Class 6 - All Ireland 4 year old cow in milk born between 1st Jan & 31st Dec 2017 1st

Ballydehob Htime Mary VG88 Robert Shannon, Ballydehob, Co. Cork

2nd Drimneene Reliable Erle GP83 Seamus Culkeen, Dunmore, Co. Galway 3rd

Maunsell Appleboy Susie GP83 John P Carroll, Causeway, Co. Kerry

Ballydehob Htime Mary VG88

Class 7 - All Ireland 5 year old cow in milk born between 1st Jan & 31st Dec 2016 1st

Monamore Pink Lady 2 VG89 Tom Kelly, Drogheda, Co. Louth

2nd

Drimneene Reliable Harper VG85 Seamus Culkeen, Dunmore, Co. Galway

Monamore Pink Lady 2 VG89 55

Class 8 - All Ireland mature cow in milk born on or before 31st Dec 2015 1st

Ballyboy SID Carmen 1039 EX92 James Sinnott, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

2nd Greenlea MG Rhapsody EX93 Padraic Greenan, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan 3rd Cliona Ramos Noreen 2 EX92 Michael Geaney, Mallow, Co. Cork

Ballyboy SID Carmen 1039 EX92

Class 9 - Irish Pure Friesian - Heifer in milk 1st

Grenan Cita 3469 GP83 Patrick Quealy, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford

2nd Carrickshock Buffy 2478 GP84 Pat Cleary, Hugginstown, Co, Kilkenny 3rd Mountain Martini Rosie 2 GP83 Micheal Spillane, Fethard, Co. Tipperary

Grenan Cita 3469 GP83

Class 10 - Irish Pure Friesian - Cow in milk 1st

Carrickbrack Mason Amy 10 EX92 John & Sylvia Allen, Lifford, Co. Donegal

2nd Freighduff Lady 146 VG86 Johnny Hanley, Thurles, Co. Tipperary 3rd Churchclara Naut Roxy EX93 Bill O’Keeffe, Church Clara, Co. Kilkenny

Carrickbrack Mason Amy 10 EX92

Class 2

Class 1 Class 3

Class 4

Daniel Curtin winner of Class 2 pictured with IHFA President PJ Kelly

Robert Shannon winner of Class 4 pictured with IHFA President PJ Kelly

Class 5

Class 6

Tom Vaughan representing Helen Vaughan, winner of Class 3 pictured with IHFA President PJ Kelly

Robert Shannon winner of Class 6 pictured with IHFA President PJ Kelly

Class 7

Class 8

John Curtin winner of Class 5 pictured with IHFA President PJ Kelly

Jim Sinnott winner of Class 8 pictured with IHFA President PJ Kelly

Class 9

Class 10

Thomas Kelly winner of Class 7 pictured with IHFA President PJ Kelly

Patrick Quealy winner of Class 9 pictured with IHFA President PJ Kelly

John Allen winner of Class 10 pictured with IHFA President PJ Kelly

Winners

Seamus Culkeen winner of Class 1 pictured with IHFA President PJ Kelly

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Breeder Profile Videos As part of a new initiative focussing on breed promotion, IHFA commissioned a total of six video profiles. These were filmed on-farm, featuring six breeders located throughout the country. Filmed over the summer the six video profiles have been released periodically over the Winter, published on the new website and also across the IHFA social media platforms. These videos highlight the broad spectrum of practices adopted by breeders and the ways in which they tackle the issues they face today. These key pillars including pro-active environmental actions, family involvement across generations, genetic merit, the positive role of IHFA services, grassland management and efficient herd production. In this technological era where mobile phone connectivity and open online access increasingly plays a part day-to-day living, this series of IHFA video profiles is in keeping with adapting to changing times. Thanks to the six hosts and their families for embracing this initiative. Their co-operation, warm hospitality and patience with on-farm filming is greatly appreciated; Rosaleen O’Reilly, Castlefergus herd, Sean O’Doherty & family, Knockaneagh herd, William O’Sullivan & family, Carrigeen herd, Seamus O’Leary & family, Coolnagree herd, Conal O’Leary & family, Gortahork herd, Colin Boland & family Glebecartron herd. 59

Castlefergus Farm Setting The hinterland of Newmarket-On-Fergus and Quinn in east County Clare is home to the Castlefergus herd of Rosaleen O’Reilly. Farming on mixed soils, predominantly limestone-based, Rosaleen is acutely aware of the nature-rich surroundings of her local environment. Her focus in terms of herd productivity is to get the most from a limited land base, farmed to the optimum sustainability. The banks of the river Rhine, a tributary of the river Fergus which flows through Ennis town, provides a natural boundary to her farm. A special area of conservation, left entirely to nature without intervention, is another unique aspect of the farm having a major impact on rich biodiversity levels including trees, shrubs, wildlife and flora and fauna. Breeding of the Herd “I try to breed for a good, strong functional cow with longevity who will transmit the qualities and characteristics that are important” Rosaleen comments. Currently there are 16 cows of 5th lactation or older in the herd, an indication of

Rosaleen O’Reilly, Castlefergus, Quinn, Co. Clare

longevity. A mature herd is a major factor in reducing the carbon footprint. Castlefergus OMan Cora EX91 5E and Castlefergus JYX Lily EX92 6E are both IHFA Diamond Award recipients, the two oldest cows in the herd both currently in their 9th lactations. Both award winning cows have accumulated lifetime milk yields over 95,000kgs milk each with milk solids yield to 7,550kgs, 4.28% fat, 3.64% protein. These mature cows, trouble free with tremendous longevity and in prime health, classified to Excellent standard of conformation, are exemplary testimonials of the balanced breeding results achieved by Rosaleen. Herd Performance Milk recorded performance for the herd last year was 8,974kgs milk, 657kgs milk solids, 3.93% fat, 3.40% protein. Overall SCC of 54 indicates a consistantly high level of animal health throughout the year. 37% of the herd consisted of cows in their 4th lactation or older. Currently there are 35 cows/heifers classified VG/ EX on IHFA conformation.

Knockaneagh Farm Setting

Three generations of the O’Doherty family are custodians of the Knockaneagh pedigree registered herd. It is an Irish Pure Friesian herd nurtured with a distinct passion for Friesian breeding over many decades. Sean is the fourth-generation farmer to work the O’Doherty land. He and wife Karen, together with their children Sean Óg and Faye, manage the herd today, keenly supported by Sean’s parents Johnny and Maureen. The attributes of the Irish Pure Friesian cow easy-care, high calf quality and cull cow value, low maintenance, mature yield, and inherent fertility and longevity to last for up to a double-digit number of lactations - are borne out in the herd.

Sean O’Doherty & family, Gortnaskehy, Araglin, Co. Cork

Breeding of the Herd Friesian breeding is the backbone to the herd. The origins of the very first Friesian stock to be introduced into the herd can be fully traced back to three calves purchased over 50 years ago. The detail-rich lineage is fully recorded with much family pride in the IHFA herdbook. The high fertility and strong transmitting of cow families provided for herd expansion to be achieved from within. “I didn’t have to purchase in additional stock, I preferred to not potentially compromise herd biosecurity.” The robustness of the Friesian breed ideally compliments the topography of the farm which is hilly, high above sea level and is laid out in a long, narrow strip. Cows have a lot of walking to and from the parlour daily. “It’s quite common to have 12th lactation cows in my herd – evidence of the numerous positive traits of the Irish Pure Friesian”.

Cognisant of the need to farm in harmony with nature and the environment, the farm was signed up from the outset as a participant in the EU Green Low Carbon Agri Environment Scheme (GLAS). Selective dry cow therapy is an established pro-active management practise on the farm, first adopted over five years ago. The precision application of all slurry using the LESS method has helped to achieve a significant reduction in annual chemical fertiliser usage.

Herd Performance “The Irish Pure Friesian cow really lends herself well to selective dry cow therapy. There are many benefits, direct and indirect. It’s a definite success”. “I’ve scaled back on numbers recently. The farm is debt free. Scaling up on herd size or pursuing additional acres holds no attraction”. 61

Coolnagree Farm Setting Red & White Holstein Friesian breeding is a distinct characteristic of the Coolnagree herd. Seamus and wife Bridget and their children Patrick (6), Kate (5), with ever-ready back-up from Seamus’s parents Patrick and Margaret, farm with great enthusiasm, pride and no shortage of passion in Wexford’s sunny South East. Milking 142 high quality cows in total, the Coolnagree herd performance is derived with sustainability. The family farm is surrounded by 40 acres of forestry, a nature-rich natural wetlands area with most fields demarcated by mature hedgerows, carefully curated with minimal management so as to provide both shelter and food for birds and wildlife. The recent installation of a variable speed vacuum pump in the milking parlour has lowered energy usage and vastly bolstered farm energy efficiency. Excellent grassland management based on a routine of regularly measuring grass using digital technology. A member of the Grass 10 discussion group, Seamus has widened his understanding by embracing new technologies and upskilling himself in technical grassland knowledge. Measured farm performance growing 12 tonne

Seamus O’Leary & family, Tomfarney, Adamstown, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

grass/hectare is a benchmark for continued performance into the future. Regular soil testing is a roadmap to achieving key soil index metrics with an annual reseeding programme in place and the judicious application of pig slurry throughout the year available from the on-farm pig rearing enterprise. Breeding of the Herd With four cows in the herd in their 10th lactation and a total of 40 cows of 5th lactation or greater, the longevity and sustainability credentials of the herd must surely lie “in the black”. Predominantly home-bred where the IHFA Grade Up service was availed of to establish pedigree status, converting accumulated historical records into herdbook registered and approved registration certificates of lifetime performance. Influential cow families within the herd include Begonia, Daisy and Banker. The Banker family, has truly been a banker in terms of breeding Red & White Holstein Friesians. The consistency of the family to dominate a sire mating, transmitting Red & White and having good longevity follows through generation after generation. Herd Performance 90% of the milking herd is scored to VG/EX standard of classification on IHFA conformation.

Carrigeen Farm Setting

“Standing on the shoulders of giants” is an apt phrase used by William O’Sullivan reflecting on the fact that he is the 3rd generation in his family to proudly herdbook register Holstein Friesians in the Carrigeen prefix.

William O’Sullivan & family, Carrigeen, Crookstown, Co. Cork

of protected urea and clover incorporation to increasing proportions within swards, all contribute to achieving the high parameters of grassland performance and benchmarked herd performance. Breeding of the Herd

Family life is at the centre of everything on the O’Sullivan farm from day to day. William and wife Fiona have two children, Hannah and Finbar. His parents, Dan and Ann, help out regularly. Indeed their legacy is everywhere to be seen around the farm. Where Ann’s stockmanship, especially around animal health awareness, is second to none. Sisters Caitriona and Julie also help out, whatever the task, whenever called upon.

“The breeding policy for the herd reflects my goals for herd performance. Essentially the policy is to hold milk production levels, conscious of milk solids yield, increase EBI and increase protein %. I want a robust cow who is hardy. I have a preference for cows with a 70% Holstein, 30% Friesian breed fraction. This level of Friesian helps achieve the robustness required and this breed fraction mix provides a level of hybrid vigour”.

This strong family bond helps overcome the pinch points in workload demand throughout the year.

Herd Performance

Technically at the very top, in terms of achieving the key metrics of performance indicators as espoused for compact calving herds. “We have the capability and the choice within the Black & White breed to match the top herds on profitability”. A long grazing season, beginning in mid-February right up to mid-November, embellishes the sustainability pillar of herd performance. The leader-follower grazing strategy is applied. Annual reseeding, use of 100 % LESS, application 63

Herd co-op performance report 2020 • 557kgs milk solids delivered • 4.25% fat • 3.81% protein • SCC 93 • 367-day Calving Interval • 100% AI breeding Prize winning herd in the Cork Club Herds Competition, including Best New Entrant and joined Highest Protein % Herd 2019.

G o rta h o r k Farm Setting

Located in Gortahork in north east Donegal, the O’Leary family farm is situated along the coast looking out onto Tory Island, 42 kilometres north west of Letterkenny, at one of the Ireland’s most extreme northern points. The dearth of dairy farms in the locality, owing to the fragmented farm size and challenging terrain, reflects the grit, skill and determination to succeed of father and son team Conal O’Leary Snr and Conal Jnr, who are now into their third year of milk production. The dynamic father and son duo invested in converting over and adapting pre-existing farm facilities, and put together a new dairy herd to commence dairy farming as recently as 2019. Milking the herd on a robotic system and utilising zero grazing technology provided the best feasible solution to full-time farm a fragmented holding totalling 50 acres. 58 cows were milked in 2021. The milk recorded herd performance average in 2020 was 9,072kgs milk, 650kgs milk solids per cow with a herd SCC of 42. 84% of the herd is made up of first and second calvers of whom 94% are scored to Good Plus (GP) or Very Good (VG) standard of Classification on IHFA conformation. Breeding of the Herd “The Holstein cow with her output and efficiency

Conal O’Leary & family, Gortahork, Co. Donegal

makes it possible for the small-scale farmer to make a good living” comments Conal Snr. The new dairy herd was commissioned following the purchase of pedigree registered stock sourced from a small number of herds. The production figures and classification score recorded over multiple generations was a huge help is assessing the suitability of stock prior to purchase, as sale catalogues and breeder catalogues were scrutinised in advance. Conal Jnr comments “When you are buying in stock and assessing the options in the market there is always an element of guess work involved. The data in terms of milk yields and classification scores recorded over generations of breeding helped us match up with the type of stock that would work well for us in terms of performance and longevity. With generations of consistent data there is a good chance of that breeding continuing.” Herd Performance The Gortahork herd is a mixed lactation herd where cows calve year-round. 50 cows are in-milk each month, twelve months of the year. “The robot provides a fantastic level of data. We know our cows so well. Cows are weighed at every milking and the sensitivity of the technology will pick up any incidences of mastitis days before the human eye can detect it.”

Glebecartron Farm Setting As one example of the demographic of young trained dairy farmers who have commenced their dairy farming careers post quotas, Colin Boland farms with his parents David and Kathleen. Milking 160 cows with split spring and autumn calving seasons, and with a 62-ha grazing platform the farm of predominantly free-draining soils straddles the Westmeath Offaly border.

Colin Boland & parents, David and Kathleen Boland, Horseleap, Co. Westmeath

their reseeding policy, framed with an outlook of best long-term return on investment. Ever adapting and embracing new technologies for farm improvement the family recently invested in two significant efficiency purchases; a low emission slurry spreading tank (LESS) and a variable speed vacuum pump for the milking parlour.

One of the first tasks he completed was to grade up the herd, registering the Glebecartron prefix upon IHFA membership. The herd’s first classification inspection for conformation resulted in 8 cows scored to Excellent (EX) standard, 46 Very Good (VG) and 52 Good Plus (GP).

Breeding of the Herd Colin is quick to pay tribute to his father for having always had a good eye for quality stock over the years. For many years, selection was always based on having cows with good milk yield performance and sound functional conformation. High quality AI bulls and stock bulls bred from top maternal lines were selected for use in the herd. The high level of data recorded enabled a very quick transition to pedigree registered herd status via the IHFA Grade Up service.

An award-winning herd, the Boland family were previously shortlisted for the NDC & Kerrygold Quality milk awards. 10% of the farm is reseeded each year with clover incorporated for a number of years now. The high proportion of clover evident in the swards today is testament to the success of

Herd Performance Cows of 4th lactation and older representing 40% of the herd recorded a milk recording performance average of 8,710kgs milk, 642kgs milk solids, 4.03% fat, 3.34% protein last year. Average SCC for this cohort of mature cows was a commendable 61.

Colin graduated from Gurteen College last year and is now relishing the exciting task taking charge of herd management and development

Lisduff Sale Lisduff Ellen 319 (lot 15) - Top priced fresh calved heifer selling for €3,117. Her heifer calf sired by Westcoast Yamaska sold for €1,127

The Lisduff herd of John O’Sullivan & sons held a very successful 38th annual draft sale on Saturday October 9th. The high quality Lisduff catalogue offered over 150 lots in total including 40 fresh calved heifers plus their heifer calves, and 85 spring calving heifers. Of note, sexed semen was used across all heifers such that the spring calvers, with due dates starting from mid-January, are anticipated to be carrying heifer calves. On the day, 37 fresh calved heifers sold for an average of €2,317 with a 97% clearance. 32 baby heifer calves sold for an average of €849. As an overview of the spring calvers, the average was close to €2,200. The Lisduff herd, owned by the O’Sullivan family, is located near Whitechurch in north county Cork. A pioneer of Holstein Friesian breeding over many decades, John O’Sullivan farms with sons John Jr and Victor, working alongside farm manager David McGrath. Earlier this year the Lisduff herd was short listed as a national finalist and was a category winner in the Quality Milk Awards Competition run by the National 66

Cow families with generations of performance command strong prices

Dairy Council and Kerrygold. Cow families are the backbone of the Lisduff herd. Established families, such as Leslie, Beatrix, Dairybreiz, Ellen, Dolores and Duchess, are synonymous with Lisduff while the Mary family is also very prominent. Consistency and efficiency in milk production performance and conformation standards achieved, generation after generation, provides surplus breeding stock being offered for sale annually. Buoyant demand in the market for high performing bloodlines was evident with brisk bidding up to the very end at the herd’s 38th annual sale. Lisduff Leslie 412 (Lot 50) achieved the top price selling for €3,331. A spring-calving heifer, she is bred from nine generations of VG/EX dams. Her dam, Lisduff Leslie 134 EX93 3E, is in her seventh lactation recording 10,397kgs milk, 861 kgs milk solids, 4.53% fat, 3.75% protein in her sixth lactation (369 days). Grand dam, Lisduff Leslie 74 ET EX91 3E, achieved a lifetime yield of 57,755kgs milk, 4,334kgs milk solids, 3.96% fat, 3.54% protein. She is bred from the same

family as Lisduff Perception (FR6139) one of the top bulls in stud with NCBC, with an EBI of €289. Born in January 2020, Leslie 412 is due to calve at the end of January next year served to Welcome Silver Griff (sexed).

grand dam have classified EX (Excellent) on conformation, which is the top grade attainable, with her dam currently in her fifth lactation. Grand dam Lisduff Constance 43 EX90 5E is an IHFA Diamond Award recipient, having attained Excellent classification and yielded over 3,000kgs protein.

Lisduff Ellen 319 (Lot 15) was the top price fresh calved heifer selling for €3,117. Sired by Westcoast Perseus VG87 (FR4187), she is five weeks calved and has a genomic EBI of €179. Both her dam and grand dam classified Good Plus (GP) in their first lactations, going on to achieve lifetime production performance average per lactation of 9,600kgs milk, 749kgs milk solids and 10,100kgs milk, 745kgs milk solids in four lactations, respectively. Her heifer calf by Westcoast Yamaska (FR4368) sold for €1,127.

Her heifer calf, sired by Denovo Prince (FR6574), sold for €1,250, achieved the top price of the heifer calves on the day.

Lisduff Mary (Lot 1) sold for €3,075. A daughter of Claynook Casper (FR4416), backed by three generations of VG/EX dams. Her heifer calf by Denovo Sublime (FR6571) sold for €1,045. Her dam, Lisduff Mary 185 VG88, is currently in her third lactation having recorded 7,371kgs milk, 555kgs milk solids, 4.01% fat, 3.51% protein in 200 days to date. Grand dam, Lisduff Mary 93 EX91 4E, is going strong in her seventh lactation with a lifetime yield to date of 65,590kgs milk, 5,233kgs milk solids, 4.47% fat, 3.51% protein. Calved six weeks, she sold with a genomic EBI of €192.

Lisduff Mary 264 (lot 1) - Sold for €3,075. Her heifer calf sired by Denovo Sublime sold for €1,045

Lisduff Mary 280 (Lot 75) sold for €3,075, achieving the second-highest price of the spring calving heifers. Bred from three generations of VG/EX dams, she is due to calve at the end of January served to VH Norland Nader (sexed). Her sire is Claynook Casper (FR4416). She has a genomic EBI of €205. Nine calved heifers achieved prices in excess of €2,500. Over a dozen spring calving heifers achieved prices in excess of €2,500. Every heifer catalogued had genomic breeding values, having been DNA tested with sires verified through genomics. 64 heifers had genomic EBI predictions over €180.

Lisduff Constance 69 (lot 18) - Sold for €3,023. Her heifer calf by The venue for the auction was Cork Marts, Denovo Prince sold for €1,250 – the top price heifer calf of the sale

Corrin Co. Cork, with the sale operated in hybrid mode, combining a limited number of ringside bidders in addition to online bidding. The prices quoted are inclusive of mart commission.

Lisduff Constance 69 (Lot 18) sold for €3,023. She is backed by three generations of VG/EX dams and is sired by Westcoast Perseus VG87 (FR4187). Calved five weeks both her dam and 67

Monamore Sale

Cow families backed by generations of top performance and quality yields The 57th Monamore annual sale, for Tom, Rhona and James Kelly, took place on Saturday October 30th last. With an average price of 2,327 guineas achieved on the day, the sale must rank among the best ever sales for the Monamore herd.

Top price 2,750gns. •

Monamore Casp Raven (Lot 23) topped the sale selling for 4,100gns. A fresh calved heifer, calved six weeks she is a potential eighth generation VG/EX. Bred from the Raven family, she is backed by three generations of dams, having 3.50% protein and higher.

The very brisk trade throughout the day was a very positive endorsement for the strength of cow families backed by generations of top performance for production, conformation and quality overall. The catalogue offering was a choice selection of over 110 high calibre lots. The sale was conducted by Taaffe Auctions and the venue was Carnaross Mart, Co. Meath. Established Monamore families were once again to the fore including Torch, Darlene, Vera, Ellymae, and Raven to mention a few. Choice cow families acquired over the years to embellish the mix of high genetic lines such as Lila Z, Redrose, Papoose, Fame, Roxy, Butterfly and Ada were also on offer, adding to the depth of appeal. The high consistency of quality cow family breeding helped to achieve a milestone for Monamore earlier this year when the herd achieved a total of 104 Excellent (EX) classified cows on IHFA conformation within the herd. The brisk trade right throughout the sale reflected the quality stock offered for auction. Four fresh heifers achieved prices over 4,000gns Six fresh heifers achieved prices over 3,500gns •

Fresh calved heifers and cows averaged 2,870 gns. Top price 4,100gns.

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Autumn/winter calving heifers averaged 2,460 gns. Top price 2,750gns.

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Spring calving heifers averaged 2,164 gns.

Baby heifer calves averaged 1,160 gns. Top price 2,050gns.

Her dam, Monamore HY Raven VG86, produced 10,446kgs milk, 744kgs milk solids in her 2nd lactation (305 d). Her grand dam, Monamore Goldie Raven EX90 4E, is an IHFA Diamond Award recipient and she is one of four maternal sisters all classified Excellent (EX) on conformation. Currently milking 36 litres per day, Monamore Casp Raven is one of the top yielding fresh heifers in the herd. She is sired by Claynook Casper (FR4416). Her heifer calf sired by Westcoast Yamaska VG86 (FR4368) was the top priced heifer calf selling for 2,050gns. Combined, mother and daughter realised a total auction price of 6,150gns. Monamore Yama Evon (Lot 4) achieved the next highest price selling for 4,050gns. A fresh calved heifer, calved six weeks she is currently milking 35 litres/day. She is backed by eight generations of 3.50% protein dams including dam, Monamore Evon 54 EX - 3rd lactation yield 10,804kgs milk, 832kgs milk solids, 4.07% fat, 3.63% protein (305 d) - and grand dam, Monamore RMan Exon EX91 - 3rd lactation yield 10,239kgs milk, 788kgs milk solids, 3.89% fat, 3.80% protein (331 d). Sired by Westcoast Yamaska VG86, she was the highest EBI fresh calved heifer in the sale. Her heifer calf sired

Monamore Goldie Raven EX90 4E, grand dam of Monamore Casp Raven (Lot 23) top priced fresh-calved heifer sold for 4,100gns. Her heifer calf (Lot 23 A) sired by Westcoast Yamaska VG86 sold for 2,050gns.

lactation. Backed by six generations of VG/EX dams having yielded over 3.50% protein, her 3rd dam, Monamore Darlene 30 EX94 6E DMD, won Baileys All Ireland Protein Cow 2006 and she also twice won Baileys All Ireland EBI Cow.

by Sandy-Valley-I Batman sold for 1,750gns. Combined, mother and daughter achieved a total auction price of 5,800gns. Monamore Aladdins Torch RC (Lot 11) also sold for 4,050gns. She is a potential 11th generation VG/EX. Freshly calved just over a month, she is currently yielding 33 litres/day in the parlour. A red factor heifer from the Torch family, a cow family that is so synonymous with both Moneymore and Monamore breeding. Her dam, Monamore Torchs Admiration, is currently classified VG89 in her third lactation with EX91 legs & feet and a projected yield of 9,964kgs milk, 683kgs milk solids. Her heifer calf sired by Kenmore Triple Crown Red (FR5554) sold for 1,350gns. Combined, mother and daughter achieved a total price of 5,400gns. Monamore MVP Darlene (Lot 28) completed a trio of fresh calved heifers who achieved a price of 4,050gns. Calved ten days she is currently yielding 29 litres/day.

Replete with consistent high milk solids production, top conformation quality, components and longevity over multiple generations, the Darlene family includes two consecutive generations of IHFA Diamond Award recipients to date, including grand dam Monamore Darlene 77 ET EX DMD who has five EX and three VG maternal sisters. Monamore Aladdins Netta Red (Lot 8), a promising Red & White heifer one month fresh, sold for 3,550. Her heifer calf sired by Kenmore Triple Crown Red sold for 1,900gns yielding a combined price of 5,450gns for Red & White mother and daughter. Monamore Pepper Evon (Lot 5), bred from nine generations of VG/EX dams, sold for 3,500gns. Calved six weeks, she is sired by Delaberge Pepper VG86 (S2049).

Her dam, Monamore Spencers Darlene VG87, yielded 12,295kgs milk, 913kgs milk solids, 3.86% fat, 3.57% protein (325 d) in her 5th

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was the top priced cow of the auction selling for 3,050gns. Backed by five generations of VG/ EX dams with a deep lineage tracing back to the Grove Herd, she has yielded components to 3.61% protein in her current lactation. Monamore W.P. Layla GP 2 year old (Lot 13), sold for 3,000gns, was the joined second-top priced cow in milk. Calved three weeks in her second lactation she recorded 8,655kgs milk, 673kgs milk solids, 4.03% fat, 3.75% protein as a heifer (305 d). Monamore Miss America 37 GP 2 year old (Lot 15), three weeks fresh in her second lactation, also sold for 3,000gns. She is a potential eighth generation VG/EX. Her heifer calf by Claynook Zasberilla sold for 1,500gns achieving a combined price of 4,500gns for mother and daughter.

Monamore Prasers Iris (Lot 61) whose dam, Monamore AB Iris VG86, recorded 7,750kgs milk, 586kgs milk solids, 3.86% fat, 3.70% protein as a heifer. Served to Siemers Lambda Haniko ET (sexed), she is due to calve in early December. Monamore Allie 8 (Lot 72) is bred from five generations of VG/EX dams from a Red & White family. Served to SHG Rainstorm Red (sexed), she is due to calve early February next year. Her VG89 dam and EX92 3E grand dam averaged 66,180kgs milk, 4,919kgs milk solids lifetime production. Monamore Caspers Roxy (Lot 65) sold for 2,700gns. Served to Sandy-Valley I Batman (sexed), she is due to calve at the end of December.

In-Calf Heifers A trio of heifers achieved the joined top price of 2,750 guineas for in-calf heifers;

Monamore Fames Pepper (Lot 66) also sold for 2,700gns. Bred from five generations of VG/EX dams with protein over 3.50% she is also due to calve at the end of December, served to SandyValley I Batman (sexed).

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He was Born 100 Years Ago:

JRAP, likely the most influential bull in the Holstein breed (1)

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A truism in modern Holstein breeding: Round Oak Rag Apple Elevation and Pawnee Farm Arlinda Chief are the most influential foundation sires of the Holstein breed. When this duo was nominated in 1999 for HI’s ”Holsteins of the Century” competition (which Elevation won), of Chief, it was said: ”His pedigree bulges with Rag Apple blood lines”. While for Elevation, it was stated: “His dam Eve traces 20x back to Johanna Rag Apple Pabst”. Clearly, via his descendants Elevation and Chief, Johanna Rag Apple Pabst is one of the most central transmitters that we find at the foundation of the Holstein breed. Every reason then for a portrait of this bull, who was born 100 years ago and in his time was a true legend.

This is Johanna Rag Apple Pabst, as a more than five-year-old bull after his victory as Grand Champion at the Royal Winter Fair in November 1926. In that spring, JRAP had come from America to the Montvic barn in Quebec.

JAN BIERMA

ow many dairy farmers spend time evaluating the conformation of a sire? Or: based on the picture of a bull? The answer can be guessed: an extremely small number. But: how different that was 100 years ago! After all, back then the indexes and genomics of bulls were not available. In their sire selection, dairy farmers only had pedigrees, production and type figures of family members… and the conformation of the sire himself. In that situation, the conformation of the bull himself played a significant role. As thus also photographs – which could not be ”digitally altered” back then – played a prominent role. As well as the show career of bulls, which in some cases were long-lasting and thus lucrative. For that reason, take an extra look at the accompanying photograph of Johanna Rag Apple Pabst – whom we will refer to as ”JRAP” from now on. You realize: a stretchy and truly dream sire in terms of conformation! For many years, he participated in numerous shows and was virtually

unbeatable – several times, he became Grand Champion at Canada’s National Show, the Royal Winter Fair. Only already with this fantastic resume, JRAP was extremely popular. But… since AI was not yet possible in those years, dairy farmers had to gain access to his genetics via his sons or grandsons, because JRAP remained (of course) with his proud owner, the milking enterprise Mount Victoria (Montvic) in Quebec, Canada, owned by businessman Thomas Macaulay. As a 5-year-old bull, JRAP had come from the US to Montvic,

Here we see JRAP with his “discoverer”, Joseph Piek, who purchased him as a young sire and subsequently tested him, showed him, and made him famous. This photograph was taken just before Piek left for the sale with JRAP in early April 1926. At the same time, nearly the entirely Piek herd consisted of JRAP daughters, who performed splendidly and helped their sire reach the record price of $15,000. In his hands, Piek – besides JRAP – has two “banners”, which were attained by JRAP’s victories at national shows.

after Montvic manager Joe Chandler had carefully evaluated the JRAP daughters in the US. Chandler was very satisfied with his daughter-dam comparison, and thus JRAP was purchased at the sale in the spring of 1926. For the tremendous price of $15,000 – the highest sum that had been paid since the First World War, and a price that would remain the highest for several years. So interested was Mount Victoria in acquiring this bull for their herd… and rightly so.

BIRTH BARN You read already: in 1926, JRAP was taken to Canada, where in many respects he would celebrate great success. However, his birth barn was located in the US. For that, we travel to the eastern part of the state of Wisconsin, to Hartford, not far from Milwaukee. Here, in the barn of Philip Linker, JRAP was born on January 24, 1921. As a son of sire Pabst Korndyke Star, who in an advertisement in 1923 was described as “the best living progeny proven bull today.” That was based on his first five daughters, who displayed remarkable high productions in their first lactation. Star, as he was nicknamed, would eventually travel from Wisconsin to California, where he would do service at the Los Angeles County Farm, after that herd had to be culled due to foot and mouth disease. JRAP’s dam is Princess Johanna Rag Apple Pontiac, who provided the Rag Apple blood. She would calve just twice – and during that time turned out to be a splendid producer – and twice gave birth to a bull calf: full brothers. The oldest, JRAP, would become one of the architects of the global Holstein breed; the youngest did service on a dairy farm, but would not have any enduring impact… UNBEATABLE As mentioned: JRAP’s dam was an outstanding producer and thus Joseph Piek, a neighbour of Linker, was interested in purchasing JRAP. At eight months of age, JRAP moved to the barn of Piek, who also lived in Hartford. Piek used JRAP not only as a herd bull, but also started his show career. The result: as a yearling, JRAP immediately became the Junior Champion at the Walworth County Fair – no less than 65 miles (104 km) south of Hartford. The same year, he had to be content with fifth place at the Wisconsin State Fair. But owner Piek remained dedicated. A year later, he once again took JRAP along to Wisconsin’s State Fair – where he now

4 Princess Johanna De Kol Rue (Dr Johanna Aaltje) ▼ 4 Princess Johanna Rag Apple Pontiac (Rag Apple Pontiac Polkadot) ▼ 4 Johanna Rag Apple Pabst (Pabst Korndyke Star)

ended up in second place. That would be the last time that JRAP would be beaten, because after 1923, he remained virtually undefeated for six seasons, in both the US and Canada! In 1924, he became the Grand Champion in Wisconsin, Illinois and in Waterloo, and in 1925, he triumphed as Grand in Wisconsin, Illinois and the National Show. You realize, when in the spring of 1926, this sire came to the famous Clark’s Classic Sale – with eleven Grand Champion titles on his resume, interest everywhere was tremendous. Of course, just as significant was the transmitting potential of this star, who was five years old at the time and from whom the first daughters were in production. For this reason the Canadian Macaulay had sent his herd manager Chandler from Quebec to Wisconsin, in order to evaluate the daughters and family of JRAP. The record price of $15,000 needs to be seen in that light – Macaulay and Chandler were thoroughly convinced that with JRAP, they had found the “dream bull” who could form the grandiose foundation of the Montvic herd. They would turn out to be correct –even more so than they had hoped themselves. LINEBREEDING To give you an idea of their level of conviction: immediately after the purchase of JRAP, manager Chandler went to Piek, the seller of the bull. At the request of Macaulay, Chandler asked Piek if he would be willing to breed five of his JRAP daughters with JRAP himself, before JRAP would leave for Canada. All of the heifer calves from these services would be taken over by the Montvic enterprise at an agreed upon price. (Think for a moment: what would we say if STg decided to combine their Captain with five young Captain daughters, as soon as they were ready to bred? Would that not raise a host of questions? But: not in 1926, when “linebreeding” was appreciated!) Macaulay’s plan resulted in success: one of the animals from this mating became one of JRAP’s best daughters! Piek Spring Pabst Countess Johanna (right: a JRAP

HAN HOPMAN

RAG APPLE A small digression. After JRAP came to Montvic, they decided to call all of his descendants ”Rag Apples” (after his own name). But, it must be said that this title was not truly original, because the very first Holstein to be registered with the Rag Apple name in the herdbook was born in March 1885. Already 36 years earlier – that is how long the name Rag Apple had “reigned” already. JRAP had that original Rag Apple cow twice in his pedigree, both times in his maternal line. As such, he was a double “Rag Apple”, who since the time of his arrival in Canada was considered the new “Rag Apple” source. And what a source!

This is Mount Victoria Farm in Canada, one of the world’s most famous breeding herds in the first half of the previous century. Here JRAP was used extensively, after which he became one of the world’s most influential transmitters. When this picture was taken, the Montvic herd was no longer operating.

daughter out of a JRAP daughter!) became an outstanding producer and was able to win both her two and four-year-old classes at the Royal! After his arrival in Canada, JRAP’s show career did not come to an end. To the contrary! While he was fully used in the Montvic herd, he visited various show. Three times (in 1926, 1928 and 1929; in 1927, he stayed home for breeding purposes) he came to the Royal Winter Fair, where he always left the ring as Grand Champion. A phenomenal career then, as a show bull and as a transmitter. About the latter, you have not read a lot yet; that will follow in our next article. By now, you already know that via his descendants Elevation and Chief, he is one of the foundation sires of the breed. That JRAP would come so far, even Macaulay and Chandler did not dare to dream. And one more time his full name: Johanna Rag Apple Pabst died at the end of August 1933, as the result of a leg injury. He became 12.5 years old. ● (Part 2 about JRAP in HI’s next issue. A big thank you to the publications of Holstein World, Holstein-Friesian History and Mount Victoria Farms for their extensive reports about JRAP.)

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CARRICKSHOCK GTW BRED BY PAT & CLARE CLEARY REIGNS AGAIN AS THE NO.1 DAUGHTER-PROVEN PURE FRIESIAN SIRE (AUGUST 2021 EVALUATION) The breeding prowess and success of Irish Pure Friesian breeding continues apace with the continued number one ranking in the UK for PLI (Profitable Lifetime Index) of Irish born and bred sire, Carrickshock GTW. Bred by Pat Cleary, Carrickshock Pure Friesian herd, Hugginstown, Co. Kilkenny, he was purchased for AI by UK based genetics conglomerate Genus Breeding. He first topped the UK PLI daughter-proven rankings in August of last year as a debut sire.

originally, Barrowvale Sis 34 (94% Friesian) was purchased by Pat Cleary to join his Carrickshock herd as a ten-month old heifer calf. She is the third dam of Carrickshock GTW. Carrickshock GTW maternal line, bred from three generations of VG/EX dams Barrowvale Sis 34 VG86 (Third Dam) • 94% Friesian • Sire: Dovea Sem (SEX) Lifetime yield; 60,066kgs milk, 4,855kgs milk solids, 4.45% fat, 3.64% protein in seven lactations.

Twelve months later with numerous recorded daughters added to his proof including many second lactation daughter performances, Carrickshock GTW retains the Number 1 spot with a PLI rating of £410, (75% Rel) topping the list of all Friesian sires in AI. His Irish Pure Friesian credentials are preeminent. The Sis cow family from whom he is bred originates in Michael and Oliver Dempsey’s Barrowvale Pure Friesian herd. Michael Dempsey founded the Sis family 76

Carrickshock Sis VG87 (Grand Dam) • 97 % Friesian • Sire: Tittenser Hylke (TIH) Lifetime yield; 41,992kgs milk, 3,297kgs milk solids, 4.02% fat, 3.83% protein in five lactations Carrickshock Sis 2 VG87 (Dam) • 97 % Friesian • Sire: De Venen Egbert (DVT) • 3rd gen VG/EX dam Lifetime yield; 43,522kgs milk, 3, 518kgs milk

Trait Value Reliability % Milk kgs + 593 90 Fat kgs + 25.1 90 Fat % + 0.01 90 solids, 4.24% fat, 3.84% protein in six lactations. Protein kgs + 24.2 90 Protein % + 0.07 90 His sire is Ballynagrana Centurion 2 (GTW) bred SCC 5 71 by Jim and Elaine Hickey, Ballynagrana Pure Friesian herd, Emly, Co. Tipperary - a popular Carrickshock GTW Production Proof (UK Friesian Base, August ’21 and widely used top Friesian sire with 3,189 milk evaluation). Production trait PTAs with 42 daughters in 9 herds. Carrickshock GTW Photographed at six years old

recorded daughters in 1,029 herds in Ireland.

Conformation Composites Feet & Legs Udders Overall Conformation

Based on the latest UK evaluation, Carrickshock GTW tops the PLI sire rankings by 56 points ahead of the next highest daughter-proven sire on the list.

0.19 0.24 0.11

Reliability % 68 45 59

Trait Mastitis (%) TB Advantage Lifespan (days) Fertility Index Lameness Index Digital Dermatitis Index Calf Survival Healthy Cow Gestation Length Direct Calving Ease Maternal Calving Ease Enviro Cow

Value -1 0.8 6 0.1 -1 0.1 -0.8 -4 -2 0.9 -0.2 2.2

Reliability % 68 45 59 64 48 48 63 61 99 77 52 78

He is one of the top selling bulls in the UK for owners Genus plc. Bill Foster, Dairy Breeding Specialist with Genus has inspected and photographed some of the second lactation daughters of Carrickshock GTW and has commented on how pleased herd owners are with performance and quality to date. Carrickshock GTW is now available through AI in Ireland. His AI code is FR6667.

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388.6

16.3

0.02

17.7

0.07

0.34

1.14

1.11

3.3

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17.6

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18.7

0.05

0.95

1.43

1.64

2.8

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€277

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98.7

23.3

0.33

12.3

0.15

0.35

1.62

1.28

3.0

€126

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VH PRASER

Penmanship x MVP

€276

80%

466.4

20.8

0.04

21.3

0.09

1.86

2.05

1.97

2.3

€116

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CILLWALSH ALBERT

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€259

62%

151.8

16.8

0.19

13.2

0.14

0.20

0.16

0.02

2.7

€110

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€256

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690.9

23.5

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26.2

0.04

0.54

2.51

2.19

2.1

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€255

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323.2

21.6

0.15

15.8

0.08

2.45

2.82

3.15

2.6

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2.8

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14.6

0.14

0.40

0.85

0.83

2.8

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263.1

22.7

0.21

15.0

0.10

0.55

0.78

0.83

2.9

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583.8

27.0

0.07

20.9

0.02

0.10

1.95

1.78

2.2

€50

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507.9

18.1

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19.9

0.04

2.06

2.90

3.29

2.3

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386.4

23.9

0.15

14.1

0.02

2.61

1.85

2.40

1.7

€57

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DE-SU TORONTO 13212-ET

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€230

84%

466.0

15.6

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19.9

0.07

0.67

2.99

2.91

3.1

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119.7

9.4

0.08

7.9

0.07

0.03

2.15

1.79

2.4

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238.9

18.9

0.16

15.8

0.13

0.76

0.52

1.00

2.9

€80

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€229

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183.3

14.3

0.12

12.3

0.10

-1.52

0.69

0.14

3.6

€76

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€228

88%

586.3

28.1

0.08

23.2

0.05

0.34

2.22

1.98

1.0

€38

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€228

87%

217.8

16.6

0.14

15.8

0.14

-0.30

0.26

0.18

2.9

€67

0.05

Holstein Canada

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GLPI

Rel %

0.41

Protn % 0.09

Type

Protn (kgs) 97

Mammary

3794

Fat (kgs) 148

F&L

Duke x MVP

Milk (kgs) 2524

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WESTCOAST ALCOVE EX90

102

103

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3521

1258

0.12

0.03

104

103

106

Herd Life Fertility

S.C.S.

BOLDI V GYMNAST

Doorsopen x Jabir

3507

2109

0.05

0.12

106

103

107

FARNEAR DELTA-LAMBDA-ET

Delta x Numero Uno

3502

1256

0.12

0.09

106

103

104

MELARRY FUEL-ET EX96

Duke x Kingboy

3483

2044

119

0.33

0.01

101

102

PROGENESIS SEDUCER

Supershot x Defender

3477

1668

0.19

0.04

108

101

109

PROGENESIS MONTFORT

Altahodrod x Defender

3471

1403

141

0.72

0.34

101

105

PROGENESIS POSITIVE

Duke x Rubicon

3464

1258

135

0.73

0.22

102

104

EDG RUBICON-ET

Mogul x Robust

3462

974

127

0.75

0.23

103

100

103

NO-FLA CAPITAL 45499-ET

Ferdinand x Stoic

3451

546

0.29

0.39

106

105

103

S-S-I SILVER SONIC-ET

Silver x Multiply

3448

1884

115

0.36

0.02

107

104

110

MURRAYHOLM GLENHAVEN COP-ET

Emerald x Supersire

3442

650

144

1.02

0.30

101

100

101

PEAK ALTAMARLON

Altaspring x O-Style

3441

2143

-0.24

-0.01

107

100

STANTONS ACTUALLY

Silver x McCutchen

3435

861

0.48

0.08

107

106

107

BOLDI V APTITUDE VG86

Davinci x Epic

3399

907

0.24

0.17

108

100

106

S-S-I KINGPIN PHANTOM-ET

Kingpin x Supersire

3389

2332

103

0.12

0.09

102

106

PEAK HOTLINE-ET

Altahotrod x Mogul

3385

1710

128

0.52

0.24

101

DE-SU ALLTIME JARVIS 13598-ET

Alltime x Montross

3384

1208

0.41

0.23

-2

102

108

STANTONS ADORABLE EX93

Supershot x McCutchen

3384

445

0.28

0.23

109

101

103

S-S-I MILLINGTON TOTEM-ET

Millington x Jacey

3373

1190

0.34

0.14

105

102

108

Holstein USA

Sire x M.G. Sire

GTPI

Fat %

F&L

Mammary

Type

P.L.

D.P.R.

S.C.S.

Charley x Yoder

2927

1876

105

0.11

Protn (lbs) 60

Protn %

HURTGENLEA RICHARD CHARL-ET

0.01

0.29

0.97

1.00

4.6

-0.7

2.89

PEAK ALTAGOPRO-ET

Helix x Montross

2909

2744

-0.07

-0.02

-0.56

1.28

1.68

3.4

-0.2

2.87

MR DYNASTY NASHVILLE-ET

Dynasty x Nominee

2868

1740

0.04

0.06

0.53

0.19

0.20

6.4

0.1

2.77

Rel % Milk (lbs) Fat (lbs)

S-S-I PR RENEGADE-ET

Jaltaoak x Millington

2867

840

0.14

0.07

0.92

1.55

1.50

3.7

3.1

2.84

AURORA MITCHELL-ET

Mitchell x Bombero

2865

1145

0.10

0.04

0.89

1.69

2.53

3.4

0.8

2.64

MR SUPERHERO DEDICATE-ET

Superhero x Robust

2865

1245

0.09

0.06

-0.36

1.46

0.76

5.8

1.7

2.81

SANDY-VALLEY CHALLENGER-ET

Superhero x Silver

2850

586

0.21

0.04

0.15

2.63

1.38

4.7

1.7

2.66

PINE-TREE BURLEY-ET

Boastful x Altaoak

2841

995

0.17

0.03

0.89

0.21

0.49

6.7

2.0

2.90

S-S-I BG FRZZLD RIVETING-ET

Frazzled x Profit

2840

778

0.09

0.04

0.24

1.53

1.11

7.5

1.6

2.48

MR T-SPRUCE FRAZZ LIONEL-ET

Frazzled x Montross

2830

2343

110

0.07

-0.02

-0.46

0.51

0.49

3.7

-2.2

2.86

ABS ACHIEVER-ET

Yoder x Altafrido

2817

107

117

0.40

0.07

0.89

1.04

0.73

3.8

-0.9

2.70

EDG DIRECTOR ROOSTER-ET

Director x Rubicon

2816

742

0.19

0.07

-0.72

1.48

1.56

5.3

0.6

2.83

AOT SILVER HELIX-ET

Silver x Supersire

2815

1758

120

0.18

0.03

-0.11

0.88

1.20

1.3

-1.5

3.04 3.07

WOODCREST KING DOC

Kingboy x Mack

2814

1615

0.03

0.02

2.17

2.42

3.54

1.8

-1.5

ABS MEDLEY-ET

Yoder x Balisto

2808

1018

0.16

0.06

0.70

0.47

0.52

4.8

0.1

2.83

HURTGENLEA MONT LEMANS-ET

Altaflywheel x Yoder

2804

1422

0.13

0.02

0.20

0.89

0.54

4.0

-0.4

2.93

WESTCOAST ALCOVE

Duke x MVP

2802

1520

104

0.15

0.04

0.92

1.49

1.31

1.6

-1.8

3.03

PINE-TREE CW LEGACY-ET

Frazzled x Yoder

2801

584

0.16

0.05

-0.01

1.41

0.53

8.4

1.2

2.59

OCD MODEST SOPRANO 40332-ET

Modesty x Silver

2795

1466

0.14

0.02

-0.18

1.08

0.73

3.1

0.0

3.13

DE-SU FRAZZ TAHITI 14104-ET

Frazzled x Delta

2792

1658

0.07

0.02

-0.58

0.50

0.91

5.3

0.2

2.98

Holstein UK

Sire x M.G. Sire

PLI

Rel %

F&L

Mammary

Type

Afterburner x Yoder

776

630

45.1

0.22

Protn (kg) 34.8

Protn %

WESTCOAST YAMASKA

0.16

1.39

1.52

1.85

6.4

-7

BOMAZ ALTATOPSHOT

Supershot x Altaembassey

729

957

0.09

35.3

0.04

-0.37

0.30

0.06

0.1

-18 -25

Milk (kg) Fat (kg)

Fat %

Lifespan Fertility

S.C.C.

SANDY-VALLEY AFTERBURNER

Flame

697

483

29.8

0.12

27.1

0.13

1.53

0.72

1.22

12.6

DE-SU 13050 SPECTRE

Mogul

690

932

58.9

0.23

30.2

-0.01

1.53

-0.28

1.13

6.4

-1

VIEW-HOME LITTLEROCK

Yoder x Supersire

687

733

28.7

-0.01

28.3

0.05

-0.17

0.86

0.28

101

9.8

-18

AOT SILVER HELIX VG86

Cashcoin x Robust

684

1316

60.4

0.08

41.9

-0.01

0.41

1.24

0.94

-6

-3.5

-4

ABS ACHIEVER

Silver x Supersire

681

338

52.4

0.45

16.6

0.06

1.35

1.40

1.53

5.1

-21

WESTCOAST NEPTUNE

Yoder x Altaembassey

673

456

27.7

0.11

21.9

0.08

1.25

1.36

1.51

119

13.1

-24

COOKIECUTTER HARPER

Armour x Jacey

672

427

37.4

0.23

31.4

0.20

0.76

0.65

0.89

3.7

-6

IHG MONTANA

Balisto x Epic

665

745

30.8

0.01

19.4

-0.06

0.09

7.95

1.03

116

16.8

-21

LEANINGHOUSE HELIX 22137

Montross x Numero Uno

663

679

33.4

0.07

26.8

0.05

1.28

2.37

2.26

10.6

-26

WESTCOAST PERSEUS A2A2

Hang Time x Jacey

663

598

30.9

0.08

0.09

-0.36

1.34

0.61

12.7

-23

PINE-TREE VERONA

Penmanship x Doorman

655

673

38.4

0.13

27.4

0.06

-0.66

0.56

-0.02

13.5

-4

ABS MIRAGE

Altaspring x Supersire

645

509

22.7

0.03

30.1

0.15

0.09

1.51

1.16

110

5.5

-34

SEAGULL-BAY-MJ APPLEJAX

Delfino x Balisto

643

714

31.5

0.03

24.8

0.01

1.75

1.68

1.98

16.1

-21

HOANSTAR ZANZIBAR

Supershot x Numero Uno

643

548

25.1

0.04

24.2

0.07

-1.11

-0.55

-0.94

137

13.7

-16

BACON-HILL HURRICANE

Armitage x Jet Bowser

639

996

43.6

0.04

29.3

-0.04

0.88

2.87

2.69

7.7

-22

PROGENESIS UNICORN A2 A2

Chops x Shotglass

638

406

18.4

0.02

20.8

0.09

-0.62

0.21

-1.11

16.9

-23

DE-SU MILLINGTON 12074 VG87

Miles x Shamrock

635

1111

47.7

0.03

33.8

-0.03

0.47

0.88

1.25

55.0

-0.9

-19

MR SEAGULL-BAY MALDEVES

Altaspring x Moonray

634

708

43.6

0.17

28.9

0.06

1.53

1.37

1.91

-15

9.0

Italy (ANAFI)

Sire x M.G. Sire

PFT

Rel %

Fat %

F&L

Mammary

Type

Afterburner x Enforcer

4473

1131

0.46

Protn (kg) 80

Protn %

GO-FARM MIURA ET

0.37

2.84

0.85

1.45

112

107

108

KHE KUBRICK ET

Afterburner x Balisto

4146

752

0.49

0.40

2.02

0.10

0.90

113

105

108

MURI AFTERB PEPSOL

Afterburner x Doorman

4136

512

0.61

0.35

1.97

0.79

1.25

115

105

112

DG NEBULA

Charley x Balisto

4123

2410

-0.18

0.08

1.55

0.08

0.43

113

102

108

GO-FARM GOODY ET

Battlecry x Snowmaster

4119

1026

0.22

0.11

3.32

2.13

1.58

113

107

115

MIRABELL SOUND SYSTEM

Silver x Supersire

4111

1982

116

0.35

0.10

2.20

2.17

2.51

108

101

PARALLEL ET

Powerball P x Supersire

4084

2320

-0.34

-0.02

1.31

1.34

0.95

109

106

111 110

Milk (kg) Fat (kg)

Longevity Fertility

S.C.S.

GO-FARM INSEME SPRITE

Afterburner x Speaker

4032

132

0.55

0.37

2.99

1.03

1.13

113

109

FANTASY ALLMEI SHARPE

Alta1stclass x Epic

4030

2591

-0.14

-0.08

2.57

2.91

1.91

112

100

104

FELEGARA HONEY TRAP

Abbott x Balisto

4007

-244

0.33

0.46

2.37

2.05

1.92

114

111

108 107

GO-FARM RYL LETISSIER

Missouri x Galaxy

3985

2127

-0.05

0.03

1.31

1.61

1.15

111

102

C.M.E. SELL LINEAR

Selleck x Mogul

3972

1237

0.33

0.17

-0.90

1.57

0.25

112

108

105

ALL. NURE SST RALLY

Supershot x Balisto

3969

1738

0.01

0.13

0.51

-0.36

113

106

111

GO-FARM INSEME IMPERO

Hotrod x Numero Uno

3935

798

0.13

0.15

2.63

2.21

1.84

110

108

110

BONETTI S.S. WOOBY ET

Afterburner x Numero Uno

3918

713

0.29

0.13

2.79

2.07

1.85

113

107

108

GEGANIA DRAGON

Clash P x Deman

3891

633

0.21

0.29

0.9

2.85

2.14

107

106

102

ANDERSTR. CLASH

Powerball P x Bookem

3886

1356

-0.18

0.16

-0.71

2.20

1.69

112

107

103

GO-FARM INS. SELKIRK

Hotrod x Numero Uno

3885

1407

0.12

-0.01

3.78

3.13

2.58

109

103

104

SILA BALISTO EKELI

Balisto x Sudan

3880

1324

-0.06

0.18

0.57

0.87

0.14

113

104

112

FWS PLUMBEO ET

President x McCutchen

3878

495

0.24

2.52

2.22

1.26

113

109

105

Germany

Sire x M.G. Sire

RZG

Rel %

Fat %

F&L

Mammary

Conf.

Silver x Balisto

158

1018

0.48

Protn (kg) 62

Protn %

SEMINO

0.25

111

122

106

131

106

Udder Health 124

CASINO

DG Charley x Mradi Gras

153

1976

0.02

-0.03

120

106

107

121

108

115

BONUM

Balisto x Epic

149

1454

-0.10

0.21

111

119

109

130

125

AURELIAN

Araxis x Rubicon

149

1623

0.11

-0.01

115

118

124

111

115

PROFILER

Profit x Halogen

149

0.45

0.34

108

120

106

130

120

119

DUCATI

Dolphin x Sargeant

147

1512

0.09

0.11

117

114

105

119

124

STRONGHOLD

Supershot x Bynke

147

1571

-0.02

0.06

105

132

104

101

KONTEX

Kerrigan x Commander

146

1256

0.25

0.17

106

123

124

110

100

129

HYPE

Harper x Model

144

962

0.31

0.23

119

116

126

115

125

FALSTAFF

Famous x Gold Chip

144

2453

-0.36

-0.18

128

109

119

118

125

SALENO

Storm x Balisto

144

1462

0.03

0.14

107

123

114

115

102

127

SINUS

Silver x Bedford

144

1609

0.17

0.02

105

125

114

103

113

MONTE

Missouri x Shotglass

143

1858

-0.07

-0.09

128

107

104

123

119

MESSENGER

Missouri x Bynke

143

1658

-0.29

-0.12

108

117

100

133

101

111

MENTOS

Missouri x Balisto

143

2335

-0.31

-0.05

113

120

121

109

124

SEASIDE

Supershot x Numero Uno

143

867

0.10

0.08

106

110

116

140

105

118 132

Milk (kg) Fat (kg)

Longevity Fertility

KARIBU

Kerrigan x Tribune

143

1567

-0.05

-0.02

111

125

128

113

103

BRILLIANCE

Battlecry x Cashcoin

143

1018

0.08

-0.12

116

119

104

126

107

124

ANTEK P RC

Apoll P x AltaOak

143

2298

-0.36

-0.17

101

115

114

117

106

115

BENDINO

Bestboss x Sargeant

143

2194

-0.18

0.07

109

111

107

105

115

Nordic Countries

Sire x M.G. Sire

NTM

# Dtrs

Milk

Fat

Fat %

Protein Protn %

F&L

Mammary Frame Longevity Fertility

Udder Health 105

VH BOSMAN

Balisto x G-Force

4,456

121

127

105

130

111

116

106

102

100

VH BRIXTON

Balisto x VH Mandel

5,559

113

124

105

132

120

108

105

111

VH BADGER

VH Bruce x VH Booth

806

107

124

114

118

114

102

103

104

113

116

VH BAHRAIN

VH Bosman x VH Sergio

1,119

119

125

105

130

113

109

111

104

109

VH BREX

VH Bolus x Boss

333

100

113

111

121

130

114

107

112

114

110

VH OGGY

VH Odense x G-Force

3,323

115

119

112

131

106

109

115

103

VH BERNELL

Bube x VH Salomon

4,839

118

112

120

109

106

101

114

105

106

VH BILET RC

VH Bosman x Fageno

1,638

110

116

105

120

111

109

100

109

112

105

106

VH BRUCE

Balisto x Massey

2,248

101

124

119

114

118

104

108

100

113

107

VH BONES

VH Benzema x VH Everest

253

105

120

113

115

111

100

108

111

VH CHRIS

VH Clark x VH Grafit

114

120

110

126

105

108

102

113

101

VH NERD RC

Nugget x Lastyear

2,732

129

128

106

113

115

100

106

VH BROOK

Balisto x Denim

2,628

132

131

112

125

103

107

113

108

110

VH DENT RC

Debutant x G-Force

1,914

120

111

119

107

105

110

120

104

VH MANFOLK

VH Mozart x D Jul

1,476

105

119

112

115

114

111

101

117

104 114

VH BAYLOR

Battlecry x G-Force

5,050

102

110

106

107

125

108

104

115

104

VH BENZEMA

Balisto x VH Grafit

3,096

101

125

121

110

114

110

104

113

103

VH BROBACK

Balisto x VH Mandel

6,190

115

120

103

115

114

108

104

105

VH DECO RC

VH Dent x Commander

539

102

105

102

109

106

116

104

111

115

VH RAKEEM

Reflector x VH Grafit

746

111

115

105

118

107

105

116

109

106

France

Sire x M.G. Sire

ISU

Rel %

Mammary

Body

Hotshot x Halogen

192

4.9

Protn Rate 2.2

F&L

HOTSHOT 182

Protn (kg) 17

1.3

0.9

1.6

1.7

2.8

2.7

BAYLABOY

Kingboy x Garrett

188

799

0.1

0.0

1.6

0.2

1.4

1.9

3.0

1.8

JARMON

Tango x Lavaman

187

822

2.9

2.4

0.9

0.6

1.2

1.1

2.6

0.1

MULTICAST

Doorsopen x Jabir

186

353

2.3

0.2

1.5

2.5

3.2

1.7

1.8

2.4

LEVIS

Mardigras x Epic

184

251

3.8

0.6

1.4

1.5

0.7

3.1

-0.4

DISTURB

Superm x Flame

182

-250

2.8

1.0

0.0

2.3

1.8

3.4

1.8

MEGABIT

Beat x Fanatic

181

1440

0.3

2.5

0.4

0.6

0.7

0.6

2.1

RON FREEDO

Modesty x Balisto

180

1121

1.0

0.2

0.9

2.5

2.8

1.5

1.1

-0.1

MOZILLA

Hotshot x Satisfaction

179

593

0.8

0.4

0.8

1.5

1.4

1.8

2.8

PERCY

Modesty x Crabtree

179

700

0.7

1.8

0.4

1.9

1.5

1.4

1.5

1.4

JOLIDAY

Magicday x Galaxy

178

589

1.7

-0.1

0.8

2.0

2.3

1.5

1.3

2.9

NIKKELBACK

Missouri x Numero Uno

178

1020

-1.9

1.0

0.1

1.8

1.3

1.2

2.1

1.0

MEGA WATT

Megasire x Alchemy

178

544

-2.1

0.6

1.4

1.5

2.7

2.4

2.0

DELTA ETA

Delta x Bookem

178

7.9

2.6

0.9

1.5

2.0

1.2

1.0

1.3

MR MARLOW

Jacey x Numero Uno

177

418

0.4

0.2

0.3

1.6

1.1

2.3

2.4

DG BRODY

Olympian x Supersire

176

0.8

1.0

0.1

2.1

1.6

2.3

2.8

1.0

JOYSTAR

Shotglass x Shamrock

176

979

0.7

0.1

0.9

1.1

1.8

0.0

2.1

1.1

JAPIRO

Danno x Wyman

176

842

-2.9

-0.2

1.3

2.8

3.3

0.5

1.9

1.3

ALASKA RED

Sympatico Red x Aikman

176

1095

-0.7

-0.5

1.2

1.6

2.3

2.1

1.6

1.3

KP CARTER

Kingpin x Headliner

176

4.1

2.7

1.4

1.7

2.2

0.7

2.1

0.9

Holland

Sire x M.G. Sire

NVI

Rel %

F&L

Mammary

Type

VH BUBE BERNELL

Bube x Salomon

321

1281

107

105

106

540

107

Udder Health 107

BOMAZ ALTABANCO

Donatello x Armitage

307

1629

-0.03

-0.04

106

100

506

109

107

BOMAZ ALTATOPSHOT

Supershot x Altaembassy

302

1664

+0.18

+0.12

101

100

607

101

103

WEELDER EMPIRE

Bravo x G-Force

299

467

+0.42

+0.19

109

103

104

640

104

106

CAPNATION BENELLO

Bernell x Balisto

298

969

+0.03

+0.10

105

107

105

649

105

109

S-S-I MOGUL REFLECTOR

Mogul x Super

298

1376

-0.26

+0.01

107

111

110

842

104

DELTA RELOADER

Finder x G-Force

296

971

+0.00

-0.06

106

108

107

920

105

106

WEELDER ESPERANTO

Final x G-Force

291

1492

-0.19

-0.12

109

781

101

103

COGENT SUPERSHOT

Supersire x Super

288

2028

-0.46

-0.12

100

104

105

703

106

104

DE-SU 13181 QUANTUM

Supershot x Mogul

287

1518

-0.13

+0.14

109

106

678

107

103

DELTA BARRAGE

Final x Maik

286

1711

-0.18

-0.14

107

100

104

592

103

109

BUTLERVIEW GOLD MEDAL

Supershot x Halogen

282

1848

-0.19

-0.04

102

106

425

105

102

DG CHARLEY

Supershot x Mogul

282

1596

-0.19

-0.08

103

740

104

107

BONUM

Balisto x Epic

280

1558

-0.23

+0.16

101

111

108

826

105

BARCLEY

Balisto x Epic

277

990

+0.48

+0.42

102

104

102

624

VH BOSMAN BAHRAIN

Vh Bosman x Vh Serg

277

1413

+0.21

+0.17

102

103

100

428

103

VIEW-HOME DAY MISSOURI

Day x Robust

276

2699

-0.59

-0.25

108

522

102

104

MR SALVATORE

Supershot x Sympatico

276

2216

-0.38

-0.31

101

111

108

622

103

109

Milk (kg) Fat (kg) Fat Rate

Milk (kg) Fat (kg)

Fat % -0.15

Protn Protn (%) (kg) 47 +0.02

Longevity Fertility U. Health

Longevity Fertility

DELTA SUNFIT P

Finder x Atlantic

276

+0.51

+0.21

108

104

107

898

105

106

BOUW FINDER

Balisto x Epic

275

+0.47

+0.16

108

106

108

1039

105

106

New Zealand

Sire x M.G. Sire

Rel %

Milk (l)

Fat BV

Fat %

Legs

Udder

Body

LORNLACE FREE DELSANTO-ET

Freedom x Mint Deva

194.1

1023.6

50.8

4.78

47.7

3.95

0.07

0.41

0.394

-11

-7.5

0.13

HAZAEL DAUNTLESS FREEDOM

Dauntless x Raul Fuzz

155.9

1180.6

50.0

4.64

47.0

3.83

0.03

0.46

0.188

-9.9

0.13

LORNLACE FREE DERINGER-ET

Freedom x Mint Deva

139.8

1211.8

35.8

4.37

50.9

3.87

0.16

0.54

0.593

-7.0

0.15

MAIRE MINT FIRE-UP

Mint Edition x O-Man

135

1449.0

50.1

4.44

61.9

3.90

0.03

0.76

1.155

-106

-0.6

0.30

Protn BV Protn %

Survival Fertility %

S.C.C.

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Success for the Dunum herd at Emerald Expo 2013 winning the Pure Friesian Championship. Paddy is pictured with Neil Lahart, Dovea Genetics, sponsors, Gearoid Maher on halter, Martin & Jo and grandchildren

Obituary

Paddy Crowe Dunum Herd

Paddy’s record of leadership on behalf of fellow pedigree breeders included a successful term as Chairman of the Limerick Clare Friesian Breeders during the 1980s. Paddy Crowe, a founder member of the Irish Pure Friesian Club, sadly passed away on September 29th. Paddy, son of Timothy H Crowe, farmed in Carregmore, Doon, Co. Limerick. Paddy took over the running of the farm from his father in the late 60s. Then Dunum Herd was founded in 1953 with the purchase of three pedigree British Friesian cows. Paddy along with his son Martin remained committed to the promotion of the British Friesian Breed and he was an excellent judge of a good animal. He was one of the committed Friesian breeders who gathered together on November 13th 2003 for an organised meeting to establish a separate IHFA Club to promote the Pure Friesian in Ireland. Where possible, Paddy attended every meeting and event of the Irish Pure Friesian Club over the years. When the Dunum herd was selected as host of the Irish Pure Friesian Club Open day in 2014 it was one of the most enjoyable, memorable and proud occasions for Paddy. He was in his element meeting and welcoming Friesian breeders who had travelled from all over the country.

In 2014, he was a recipient of the National Hall of Fame Awards in recognition of his lifetime achievements as a British Friesian Breeder. Paddy along with his family enjoyed attending shows and had many successes including the IHFA Diamond Lifetime Production Award in 2007. The Dunum Herd won the Irish Pure Friesian Championship and 1st Senior Cow at Emerald Expo 2013. The herd also won the Irish Pure Friesian Championship, Tullamore National Livestock Show 2012. Paddy was known to entertain many a group of Friesian Breeders on their many excursions at home and abroad with his wonderful voice. Paddy was however always last to leave the party and first up for breakfast. He was a member of the Slieve Felim Choral Group and the Voices of Limerick. To Margaret his wife, his sons Martin, Bernard, Jim, Pat and daughters Rosemarie and Mary, and the extended family we offer our deepest sympathy on the passing of our dear friend Paddy.

Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a h’anam dhilís

How to check the Herdbook Status of an AI Sire... Type in bull’s code

EXAMPLE 1

Click to view bull’s details

Check pedigree status - PED or SRM

EXAMPLE 2

IRISH JOHNE’S CONTROL PROGRAMME

IHFA HERDBOOK STATUS OF AI SIRES

(IJCP) VOLUNTARY PROGRAMME

DO NOT ASSUME THAT ALL BULLS IN AI ARE PEDIGREE REGISTERED. SOME FR CODED BULLS ARE IN FACT CROSSBRED

IHFA is a patron of Animal Health Ireland and supports all AHI Initiatives. Phase Two of the Irish Johne’s Control Programme is open to all dairy farmers across the country, based on voluntary participation. Farmers currently registered in Phase One of the programme automatically have their registrations carried forward to Phase Two.

The identification of Herdbook status on AI Bulls in catalogue, advertising, mating services and other media is a concern.

Funding is being provided jointly by the Dept. of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and individual milk processors with a commitment to maintain financial supports over a four-year period for each herd. This funding will assist herd owners to carry out whole herd testing, Veterinary Risk Assessment and Management Plans (VRAMP) and ancillary testing where required.

Before taking decisions on mating selections you must inform yourself of the Herdbook status of the bulls as there will be consequences for the progeny born into your herd. SRM = Supplementary Male Registered Bull is NOT Pedigree Registered Female progeny will be Graded ASR, Supplementary Registered. Male progeny will be Graded SRM.

Note for breeders selling and exporting to the north of Ireland As part of the one island disease strategy Johnes testing is now part of the Red Tractor Scheme in Northern Ireland. 80% of herds in Northern Ireland are in this quality assurance scheme. Therefore it is important for those exporting heifers to have their herds tested.

PED = Bull is Pedigree Registered No loss of Pedigree Status How do I avoid SRM sires? a. Explain to your semen supplier that you only wish to select from Pedigree Holstein Friesian or Friesian bulls

Advice on the timing of Johne’s testing If the herd is tested in early lactation, testpositive animals can be excluded from breeding and scheduled for removal from the herd at drying off, or preferably sooner. This will protect the next crop of calves from the risk from these test-positive cows. Herds adopting this approach of testing as soon as possible after the herd has resumed milking should remember to wait until at least 180 days after last year’s herd test, at least 7 days after calving has finished and at least 90 days after a TB test.

or b. Check the pedigree status online. See left, screen shots of accessing the details online with your smart phone

Choose PEDIGREE STATUS at all times!

For further details and to register, contact your local milk processors or AHI (www.animalhealthireland.ie).

NATIONAL YMA AWARD RECIPIENTS

IHFA President PJ Kelly, YMA Presidents Medal recipient Gerard Kirby and Peter Ging, IHFA Chairman

PRESIDENTS MEDAL - GERARD KIRBY Cork YMA member Gerard Kirby is the recipient of the Irish Holstein Friesian Association Young Members (YMA) Presidents Medal award 2020. Gerard was nominated for this prestigious National award by his local Cork YMA club. In nominating Gerard to go forward as a candidate the Club hailed Gerard’s stellar participation and active involvement in the club over many years. He served as Chairman of Cork YMA from 2016 to 2019. He is also a representative of the Cork club at National YMA.

HALL OF FAME - BRIAN CORLEY

Brian Corley, nominated by the Breffni Oriel Club is the YMA Hall of Fame recipient 2020. Brian commenced dairy farming as his chosen career in 1995 when he took over the running of the family’s Cornboro herd. Together with his wife Anita and family the Cornboro herd is steeped in pedigree breeding. From attending various IHFA tours and shows far & wide Brian knew that his interest lay in breeding pedigree Holsteins with top class genetics! In 2004 he began showing, firstly at the Breffni Oriel calf show with a calf called “Cornboro Roy Alice”. On this day Alice won the September class and also went on to win Junior Champion. He subsequently exhibited Alice at the National Calf show where she placed second in a tough class, and won Honourable Mention calf. This early success gave Brian the impetus to continue showing and to get further involved in the Club. His interest in showing only flourished further when he introduced his daughter Rachel and son Dylan into the show ring. Always generous imparting his broad knowledge and vast experience to all the young members of the Club he helped instil confidence from the outset. The first hand in the air to volunteer for taking the BOFC YMA

An overview of Gerard’s achievements in YMA includes; l Champion handler at the Cork YMA Calf Show 2016 l 3rd in the YMA National Showmanship League Final 2016 l Represented Ireland at the UK HYB annual Rally in 2016 and 2017, competing in clipping and showmanship respectively. l A member of the Cork YMA Stockjudging team at the IHFA Open Day 2017 and 2019 l Winner of the National YMA Photographic Competition 2018 l Awarded Cork Club person of year 2018 l Mounteen Punch Nuala, Champion Calf of Cork Club Calf Show 2017 l Mounteen Punch Honey, Reserve Champion Calf of Cork Club Calf Show 2019 In addition to helping out on the family’s Mounteen registered herd, located near Ballinascarthy in West Cork, Gerard also works for the local Barryroe co-op store. Candidates nominated for the YMA Presidents Medal were interviewed by IHFA President P.J. Kelly and Charles Gallagher C.E.

team of calves to the National Finals (which is considered “just a short trip”) is that of Brian’s. Along with all our other volunteers he is involved in transporting and assembling the club stand. Regarded as one of the father figures involved in assisting the YMA club, Brian is dependable, and is a regular attendee at club events. He also offers up his calves for any young members who want to further their showmanship skills. On regular occasions he has generously hosted YMA workshops to demonstrate and showcase the necessary broad skills and expertise of preparing calves.

IHFA President PJ Kelly, Brian Corley, YMA Hall Of Fame recipient and CE, Charles Gallagher.

Y M A

YMA CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT Hi Everyone, The past number of months have been difficult for many. I would like to pass on condolences from myself and all of the committee to any YMA members who may have lost family members or friends over the past number of months. Whether it covid related or not, it is a tough time for all. To all our YMA members who have been working on the frontline, well done and thank you. The past year has not been easy for anyone, and for many it has been difficult not having social events or gatherings to attend. I know this time last year we expected that everything would be back up and running and that we would have been back in the show ring for 2021 but unfortunately that was not to be. However, the health and safety of everyone around us is most important. Hopefully, next year we will be back on the road again attending shows and events. YMA Awards 2020 This year, the interviews for the YMA awards for Presidents Medal and Hall of Fame were carried out over Zoom after clubs nominated their fellow members. Well done to all nominees for both awards, it is a great achievement to be nominated by your club. Every year it is a tough competition for the awards as so many people put great time and effort in contributing to YMA at both local and national level. Everyone’s hard work and support is recognised. I would like to congratulate the winners of these awards. The Presidents Medal was awarded to Ger Kirby. Nominated by the Cork Club for all the work that he does at a local level. Ger holds the current position as National YMA Co-Ordinator which also shows his dedication to YMA.

around to help out at national events and do anything that he can for YMA. Well done again to Ger and Brian. Online Careers Webinar In August we organised an online careers webinar for all YMA members. We had a number of past and current YMA members tell us about their experiences within the agricultural industry and where they are now. Great feedback was received from YMA members who attended this online webinar. A big thank you must go to our speakers on the night. They all took their own time to come along and speak with YMA members and answered any questions that they may have had. Thank you again to Avril Helen, Aisling Neville, Brendan Greenan, Jason Helen and Chris Heffernan for the time they spent making plans and presentations for us of their journeys. I would like to wish them all the best in their future careers. A mention must go to our outgoing officers. Roisin Doran and Mary Conroy have completed their term as PROs. Both Roisin and Mary have done a great job over the past number of years for YMA and we appreciate it very much. A big welcome also to our incoming PRO officer Hannah Healy. We look forward to new plans for the coming year and events working together. A date for your calendars for 2022, The National Calf Show is provisionally booked for July 19th & 20th 2022. We look forward to the planning of some in-person events for the year ahead. Hope to see you all then! Finally, I would like to wish everyone health and happiness for the remainder of the year from us all on the National YMA Committee. Hopefully 2022 will be more eventful for us all and we can get back to some in person YMA events and back in that show ring!

Brian Corley was presented with the award for Hall of Fame. Nominated by his Breffni Oriel Club for all the work that he does for them. I know that Brian is always

Doireann Mulhall

CORK

Y M A

Winter Update

Slowly but surely as a club we have been able to get back to some bit of normality and it has been great to catch up with our friends in the club. Our first ‘in person’ event was the very successful Stockjudging Workshop, held at the Ballydehob Herd by kind permission of the Shannon Family. Over 20 members of varying ages gathered on a rather damp August day to brush up on their Stockjudging skills, with James Crowley as Master Judge and Jason Helen assisting with Reason Giving. It was fantastic to see so many of the young members attempting reason giving and performing well in this important skill.

Enjoying stock on display at the field evening hosted by the Ballydehob Herd

Mary, Emily & Jerry Hegarty

Irelands Olympic Rowing Team including Emily Hegarty

Enjoying the high calibre of stock on display at field evening hosted by Ballydehob herd

Master Judge James Crowley receiving token of appreciation from Jason Helen

Master Judge Ricky Barrett at Mohoncross field evening receiving token of appreciation from Jason Helen More recently we were able to put our Stockjudging practice to the test at our joint Field Afternoon with the senior club. Kindly hosted by the Hegarty family of Mohoncross Holsteins with Master Judge Rickey Barrett placing 3 groups of exceptional animals. To our delight Jerry & Mary’s Daughter, Olympic Bronze Medalist, Emily, made a guest appearance. Some of our members were lucky enough to get a picture with Emily and her medal from the Women’s Four Rowing event at the Tokyo Olympics. A special mention must go to the club members who prepared the cows for the event, they were brilliantly turned out. A huge thank you to all who attended, Rickey Barrett and the Hegarty family, it was a fantastic day of catching up with friends and getting back to what we all love.

YMA stockjudging award winners

KERRY

Y M A

Kerry YMA had a very successful year in 2021, despite the many challenges that faced us. We were delighted to be able to hold events this year, in accordance with the Covid-19 guidelines. We are very grateful for all the support we received throughout the year and would like to thank all who attended the workshop and annual calf show. It was great to see many new faces in attendance too. The club would like to give a special thanks to our longstanding sponsors, Roches’s Feeds & the Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders Club, for their continuing support.

YMA WORKSHOP

Our workshop was held on Saturday the 24th of July, on the farm of Daniel Curtin & Emer Kennelly, Listowel. Steve McLoughlin kindly presented an interactive workshop on the day, and provided his expertise on the topics of clipping, showmanship and stock-judging. It was an excellent refresher course for all of the older members and a great introduction for the new attendees. We would like to thank everyone who played a part, both in organising and running the workshop, and a special thanks to the hosts and demonstrators on the day.

Variety of demos and activities at the Club workshop

KERRY HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN BREEDERS CLUB FIELD EVENING A great night was had at the KHFBC field evening, hosted on the farm of Padraig Healy, Kilcummin. It was a pleasure to judge the excellent selection of cattle that were on display. It was great to see many YMA members present on the night, putting into practice their stockjudging skills and tips picked up during our workshop.

Judging of the handler class underway

ANNUAL CALF SHOW

The annual calf show took place on Saturday, August 7th in Barrons Agri, Clashmealcon, Causeway. We were delighted to have a fantastic turnout on the day and the quality of handlers and calves was just exceptional. It was great to see our members getting back in the ring, with it being over two years since our last show. It was also wonderful to see a number of new families and handlers getting involved. Our two judges on the day, Laura Cornthwaite & Jason Helen, did a great job of putting both calves and handlers through their paces. We would like to thank Barrons Agri, our judges, and all those who helped make the day possible. Congratulations to all those who took part in the show. Once again, the club would like to extend their thanks to all those who got involved throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you all again next year. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2022.

Champion, Res Champion and Hon Mention Handlers with judge Laura Cornthwaite

Champion, Res Champion and Hon Mention Calves with judge Jason Helen

Annual Calf Show- Handling & Calf Class Results Novice Handler 1. Aideen Kearney 2. Daithi O’Connor 3. Amber O’Connell 4. Noah O’Connell

Senior Handler 1. Aisling Harty

Junior Handler 1. Kate Maunsell 2. Stephen Harty 3. Clodagh Kennelly

Reserve Champion Handler Kate Maunsell

Champion Handler Muiris Harty

Honourable Mention Intermediate Handler Aisling Harty 1. Muiris Harty 2. Jennifer Harry 3. Orla O’Connor

March Calf 1. Rahela Bondi Sydney - Johnny O’Hanlon 2. Clahaneleish Crushball Mandy - Donal O’Connell 3. Clahaneleish Maiko Milky - Donal O’Connell January Calf 1. Ocean Jeans Pepper Kieran Harty 2. Euro B52 Neottie Daniel Curtin 3. Emerald Casper Rae - Maurice Harty

November Calf 1. Leagh De La Vie JJ & Leo O’Connor 2. Dalevalley Sidekick Aiko - Donal O’Connell 3. Emerald Jordy Franca - Michael Maunsell

March Yearling 1. Ocean Denver Twizzle - Kieran Harty

Summer Yearling 1. Euro Doorman Roxy Daniel Curtin 2. Emerald Kenosha Laurie - Donal Leahy 3. Ocean Trinas Black Beauty - Kieran Harty

Reserve Champion Calf Ocean Denver Twizzle - Kieran Harty

Champion Calf Leagh De La Vie - JJ & Leo O’Connor

Honourable Mention Rahela Bondi Sydney Johnny O’Hanlon

CORK

Senior Club Notes

The Cork Holstein Friesian Club is back in business..... well mostly!! Since the last edition of the IHFA Journal, we are delighted to announce that our in-person meetings have resumed. We have also held various outdoor club events and saw the welcome return of our annual herds competition awards night (all within Covid guidelines pertaining at the time). It is evident from the resumption of these occasions, the importance of the social aspect of club life with long conversations and

catch ups with friends and fellow breeders at these outings. Looking forward, ideas and suggestions are already floating around for next year’s programme of events as the club resumes more normal activity. But, before then, the clubs AGM will be held in December. As always, all the latest club news and information can be found on social media by searching ‘Cork Holstein Friesian Club’. Alan Buttimer PRO.

Annual Pedigree Breeding Bull Sale The Cork Holstein Friesian Club held its annual pedigree breeding bull sale on Thursday, 8th of April. The sale took place online via marteye.ie, from Bandon mart. Usually in the past the event would have also included a show to choose a champion The Club’s successful bull but due to covid restricBull sale took place on tions at the time, this section was April 8th last dropped for this year. On the day, a total of 16 bulls were offered for sale. These included bulls with EBI’s to €282, dams with yields to 10,060 kgs, fat to 5.88%, protein to 3.99%, and milk solids to 842kg. Also bulls from dams that have classified up to EX91. Of the 16 bulls presented, 11 sold. This represented a clearance rate of 69%. The average price paid on the day was €2,313, with a top price of €3,100 paid for Lot 18, Radney Hasselbaink. This was a January 2020 born bull with an EX90 dam with yields of 10,060kg, 3.90% bf, 3.77% pr, 771kg ms. The club would like to thank Bandon mart and all those involved for their work on the sale and we wish all the buyers the very best with their purchases. Hopefully, next year’s bull sale will also include a return of the show section.

FARM WALK A club farm walk took place at the Bolomore herd of Seamus and James Bourke, Mallow on the 14th of October. The Bourkes recently installed DeLaval milking robots. Those that attended on the day, got a detailed over view on how the robots were working on the farm and also viewed the Bolomore milking herd. Also in attendance on the day was guest speaker, Paddy McCarthy, nutritionist. The event was well attended and people got a great overview of a very well organised farming enterprise. We would like to thank all those who attended, the Bourke family for hosting the event and also to Paddy McCarthy for his very informative presentation. Ivan & Steven Nagle, Landmark herd as featured in one of the Club’s breeder profile video series.

Cow Management and Information Videos

Club Profile Videos

As mentioned in the last edition of the IHFA Journal, we ran a new online ‘Cow Management and Information’ video series. This was ran due to a lack of club meetings and field evenings in early summer. It involved guest speakers being invited to present a short video on a specific topic related to the day-to-day management of a modern dairy herd. The video series included the topics; quality silage, hoof maintenance and butterfat at grass. The club would like to thank Rachel McCarthy and Pat Coakley (quality silage), Adam Zsinko (hoof care) and John Molloy (butterfat at grass) for their time and expertise in presenting the video series. The full series is still available to view on the clubs Facebook page and YouTube channel.

We have continued our club profile videos with a new series this year. During the summer we were delighted to visit the Kennedy family and their Glenrea herd. Club committee member, Martin farms in partnership with his wife Joan and son Michael in Bridestown, Glenville. They farm a total of 250 acres and have 145 milking cows. Last year, the cows averaged 8,500 litres at 626 kgs milk solids. 90% of the cows are calved in the spring with the remaining 10% calving in the autumn. There is also a selection of bulls kept for breeding each year. In their latest classification, they had 44 EX’s and 62 VG’s. One cow that stood out was Glenrea Dave Candy, in her 12th lactation, she is classified EX91 6E. 92

Farm walk on the farm of Seamus and James Bourke, Bolomore Herd

Stock Judging Afternoon On Saturday the 18th of September the Cork Holstein Friesian Club teamed up with the Cork YMA to host a stock judging afternoon at the Mohoncross herd of Jerry and Mary Hegarty, Skibbereen. The day consisted of a stock judging competition, where competitors judged different classes of cows. This was followed by placings by the master judge and a brief description of each animal in the different classes by Jerry. A great day was had by all who attended. We even had a special appearance by Jerry and Mary’s daughter, Emily, to show us all her Olympic medal. Thanks to everyone who attended, to Rickey Barrett, our master judge for the day and especially to our hosts, Jerry and Mary Hegarty.

This years bull sale took place online Martin, Joan and Michael Kennedy, Glenrea Herd

CHFC Olympic Connection There was a Cork Holstein Friesian Club connection to the recent Olympic games held in Tokyo. The Irish rowing team that took bronze included Emily Hegarty. Emily is daughter of well-known club members, Jerry and Mary Hegarty who farm the Mohoncross herd of pedigree Holstein Friesians near Skibbereen. The club would like to congratulate Emily and the rest of the team on their fantastic achievement

Hoof trimmer Andrew Zsinko featured in the Cow Management and Information video series

She has 3 EX daughters, 2 EX granddaughters and 3 great granddaughters in the herd. The full video profile is available to view on the clubs social media pages. We also had the pleasure of visiting the Landmark herd of Ivan and Steven Nagle near Mitchelstown. A superb herd of cows, on a very well managed farm was viewed on the day. The video is currently being edited and will be released soon. So, keep a look out in the near future!! The club would like to thank both the Kennedy and Nagle families for making the video profiles possible. Thanks also to the sub-committee of James Crowley, Jason Helen and Alan Buttimer for putting the videos together along with SeanOg O’Flynn.

Emily Hegarty with the medal winning Olympic Rowing Team

Selection of presentation photos from the Club Herds Competition Results & Awards Herds Competition This summer there was the welcome return of the clubs herds competition after last years absence. In the same format as previous years, entrants were split into 5 different sections with prizes such as; best herd, protein %, best cow, best cow family, highest EBI, among others, for each section. Judging took place during June with results announced at the clubs awards night. A total of 58 herds competed this year over the five sections. The awards night took place on the 26th of October in the Cork International Hotel. A great social night was had by all. The club would like to thank all those who entered the competition this year and congratulate the winners. Also, a special thank you to our judges this year; Peter Ging, Michael McNamara, Noel Crowley, Henry O’Keeffe and Willie Sheehan for giving their time to travel and judge each herd. Thanks also to our sponsors, DairyGold, for their continued support of the competition and to the organising committee of Michael O’Sullivan, Martin Kennedy, Mark Kelleher, James Bourke and Pat Coveney for organising a very well run and enjoyable night. The list of winners for each section included; Autumn/Spring A: Overall Herd 1st Laurelelm - Ricky Barrett 2nd Ryefarm - Eddie O’Flynn & Family 3rd Eedy - Robert, Sylvia & Jason Helen Best Cow 1st Ryefarm Paula 118 - Eddie O’Flynn & Family 2nd Seaview Missy 44 - Denis & Claire White

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Best Heifer: 1st Eedy Sidekick Cinderella – Robert, Sylvia & Jason Helen 2nd Seaview Missy 131 - Denis & Claire White Cow family: 1st Acclaim Family - Robert, Sylvia & Jason Helen 2nd Brilliant Family - Ricky Barrett 3 Cows 5 + Lactations: 1st Laurelelm – Ricky Barrett 2nd Ryefarm - Eddie O’Flynn & Family Conformation Herd: Eedy - Robert, Sylvia & Jason Helen Production Herd: Laurelelm - Ricky Barrett Protein % Herd: Ballydehob Robert Shannon (3.66%) EBI Herd: Ballydehob - Robert Shannon (EBI 188) EBI Cow: Ballydehob Oman Mary

(EBI 267) - Robert Shannon Lifetime Production: Ballydehob OJI Trixie (9487kgs) Lowest SCC Herd: Ringleader - Noel O Donovan (SCC 67) Judges Prize: Noel O’Donovan. Autumn/Spring B Overall Herd: 1st Roovesmore - Donal Murphy 2nd Ibane - Michael Coleman 3rd Glenrea - Martin & Michael Kennedy Best Cow: 1st Glenrea Rox Candy 2 - Martin & Michael Kennedy 2nd Annalicka DFW Ever - Donal Sweeney Best Heifer: 1st Thehilltop Dora 71 - Ivor Bryan 2nd Moneygurran Dandelion 107 - James Crowley Cow family: 1st Pasty - Michael Coleman 2nd Candy - Martin & Michael Kennedy 3 Cows 5 + Lactations: 1st Fountainstown - Nigel Bryan 2nd Roovesmore - Donal Murphy Conformation Herd: Roovesmore Donal Murphy, Ibane - Michael Coleman Production Herd: Castleroberts - John Bourke

Protein % Herd: Mylawn - Michael Healy (3.68%) Bolomore - Seamus Bourke (EBI 132) Castlebiagh LWR Ruth - Michael Healy (EBI 248) Lifetime Production Cow: Castlerobert Lcx Emblem (8564kgs) – John Bourke Whelfarm – Kieran Whelton (SCC 50) Michael Kennedy. Spring A Overall Herd: 1st Milstreet - Denis Kiely 2nd Glenny - Daniel O’Leary 3rd Teapot - Robert Beamish Best Cow: 1st Coppenrua WDZ Angleen - Noel Crowley 2nd Windyhill HZB Martina – Denis O’Donoughue Best Heifer: 1st Ballyanihan Maura 1619 - Noel Shinnick 2nd Meadhill Franko Penny - Sean Keating Cow family: 1st Dewberry – Denis Kiely 2nd Missy – Michael Murphy 3 Cows 5 + Lactations:

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> 1st Coppeenrua – Noel Crowley 2nd Millstreet – Denis Kiely Millstreet – Denis Kiely Glenny – Daniel O’Leary Coolmahon - Patrick Flynn (3.87%) Windyhill – Denis O’Donoughue ( EBI 176) Skehanagh Avril 200 - (EBI 273) Michael Murphy Lifetime Production Cow: Coolmahon Lilly Garbo - Patrick Flynn (7677 Kgs) Meadhill – Sean Keating (SCC 66) Noel Shinnick. Autumn/Spring C Overall Herd: 1st Landmark - Nagle Family 2nd Lakemarsh - Diarmuid & Dan Collins 3rd Massrock - Gerard Lehane 3rd Knockbrown - David O’Sullivan Best Cow: 1st Landmark Emerald Pearl - Nagle Family 2nd Rearour Deman Flora - Niall Kelleher Best Heifer: 1st Ballintotis Morgan DEO - John Shanahan 2nd Massrock Mohoncross Sunflower - Gerard Lehane

Cow family: 1st Fame - David O’Sullivan 2nd Posy - Nagle Family 3 Cows 5 Lactations +: 1st Landmark - Nagle Family 2nd Knockbrown - David O’Sullivan Conformation Herd: Landmark - Nagle Family Production Herd: Ballinespaig - Patrick Covney Protein % Herd: Massrock - Gerard Lehane (3.56%) EBI Herd: Lakemarsh - Diarmuid & Dan Collins (EBI 144) EBI Cow: Massrock LWR Bess - Gerard Lehane (EBI 251) Lifetime Production Cow: Lehenagh Onagh 57 - Richard Geary (6781 Kgs) Lowest SCC Herd: Patrick Covney, Richard & Michael White (SCC 61) Best New Entrant: Lehenagh - Richard Geary Judges Prize: Diarmuid & Dan Collins. Spring B Overall Herd: 1st Keajack - Declan Keating 2nd Kilbrennan - Tom O’Driscoll 3rd Hanrahans - Eddie & Mathew Hanrahan Best Cow: 1st Hanrahans DGC Sunray – Eddie & Mathew Hanrahan

2nd Curranure LHZ Ashling – Brian Falvey Best Heifer: 1st Kilbrennan KKK MFX Alice - Tom O’Driscoll 2nd Geraghtown Hagley Louise 1646 - Jerry & Daniel O’Leary Cow Family: 1st Ashling – Declan Keating 2nd Tessa – Austin Lynch 3 Cows 5 Lactations +: 1st Kilbrennan – Tom O’Driscoll 2nd Springpark – Mark Kelleher Production Herd: Cloughroe – Denis O’Leary Conformation Herd: Kilbrennan – Tom O’Driscoll Protein % Herd: Clover - James O’Keeffe (3.77%) EBI Herd: Browney – Thomas, John & Catherine Kearney (EBI 162) EBI Cow: Curranure FR2235 Ashling 1070 (EBI 296) Brian Falvey Lifetime Production Cow: Kilbreennan Sensation 20 (6781 KGS) Tom O’Driscoll Lowest SCC Herd: Keajack Declan Keating (SCC 57) Best New Entrant: Hanrahans Eddie & Mathew Hanrahan Judges Prize: Becky Hynes.

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Under 12 1. Padriag McElligott 2. Des O’Carroll 3. Donal Jnr O’Sullivan

Field evening at Padraig Healy and family

It was great to have our annual Field evening/stock judging event back!!! Kindly sponsored by Kerry Agribusiness, the competition was held in July at Padraig Healy’s farm, Kilcummin under COVID guidelines. Special thanks to Mike Laffan who was our judge for the night. We were also joined at the field evening by John Kirby, classifier with the Irish Holstein Friesian Association. John spoke about the classification and linear scoring of a cow. John explained “it’s the measurement of the functional traits of a cow”. Thank you John for speaking at our event. Check out John’s presentation on our facebook page. Stockjudging results from Padraig Healys field evening sponsored by Kerry Agribusiness, Congratulations to all the winners 99

12-18 1. Aimee O’Donovan 2. Michael Savage 3. Ronan O Mahoney 4. Conal Savage 5. Eva Costello 6. Gearoid Harty 7. Cormac Walsh 8. Muiris Harty 9. Muiris Kearney 10. Kate Maunsell 18-26 1. Jack Walsh 2. Padraig Broderick, Jack Goulding

3 Aisling Harty 4 Kevin O’Connor 5 Aoife O’Riordan 6 Aaron Healy 7 Aaron Williams 8 Brian James 9 Noirin Kennelly 10 Ian O’Connor Senior 1 John Dillon 2 Sean Egan 3 John Walsh 4 Kieran Savage 5 Eamon O’Donovan 6 Maurice Costello 7 Donal Leahy 8 Jer Daly 9 Patrick Buckley 10 Nora Walsh

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Kerry holstein friesan breeders herds competition results 2021 A big shout out to our sponsors Dairymaster for their continued support with this great competition and Hughes Bar, Cordal for hosting our awards night. Thank you to all the participants, the committee for all their hard work organ-

ising the event, especially our coordinator Geraldine Harty and our judges Robert and Sylvia Helen and John O Callaghan. Congratulations to all the winners.

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KERRY HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN BREEDERS HERDS COMPETITION 2021 Autumn Senior Category Autumn Intermediate Category 1 Maurice & Geraldine Harty 1 John Dillon 2 Michael & Noreen Maunsell 2 Kieran Harty 3 Tim Kirby 3 Kieran Savage Spring Senior Category Spring Intermediate Category 1 James Egan 1 Sean Begley 2 Ronan Siochru 2 Ross O’Neill 3 William Horgan 3 Liam Quilter Spring Junior Category Spring Junior A Category 1 Eddie Walsh 1 Anthony O Connor 2 John Joe Dillon 2 John Foley 3 Patrick Costello 3 Tommy Maunsell Pure Friesian Category Non Recorded Category 1 Michael Kissane 1 Leo O’ Connor 2 John Goulding 2 Sean Shine 3 Tim Mulvihil 3 James Dillon New Entrants > 66 cows New Entrants < 66 cows 1 Michael Quirke 1 Paudie Relihan 2 Florence McCarthy 2 Michael Creed 3 Timothy Sheehy 3 Sean Keane Highest Cow in Kg Protein Highest Production Herd J.P. O’Carroll Autumn J.P. O’Carroll Lowest S.C.C. Herd 1 Gerard & Darragh Curtin Highest Production Herd 3 David Lovett Spring Tom & Alan Quinn Highest E. B.I. Herd 1 Michael Murphy Best Conformation Herd 2 John Galvin Autumn Michael & Noreen Maunsell 3 Michael Creed Best Conformation Herd Spring Highest Herd in % Protein 1 John Foley James Egan 2 Paul Dowd 3 JP O Carroll Overall Lifetime Production Cow Maurice & Geraldine Harty Young Stock Person Vincent Carey & Sean O’Sullivan 101

KERRY 2021 Bull Sale

Thank you to everyone at Gortatlea Mart and Maurice Brosnan for hosting our annual bull sale in April. Demand was high with some great quality bulls sold on the day, 85% clearance for the club 11 out of 13 present were sold. Congratulations to John and Jack Goulding(pictured) who had the top priced bull of the sale (€2540). Presenting was Declan Roche of Lee Strand Milk along with our chairman Leo O Connor. Thank you to Lee Strand for the sponsorship. Thanks also to the Irish Holstein Friesian Association for supplying the sale catalogues. Wishing best of luck to all the new owners.

Animal Nutrition

We held an Animal Nutrition Event looking at winter feeding and mineral supplementation delivered by Alltech. Bernard Stack, (InTouch Nutrition) spoke about winter feeding strategies for youngstock, dry cows and milking cows. Eddie Phelan, Alltech, spoke on mineral supplementation on farm and avoiding milk fever in dry cows. Thanks to Eddie and Bernard for their presentations and Micheal Griffin, Lerrig for hosting the event.

Upcoming events

We will be having our AGM at the start of December this year. Our annual Silage competition will be open for entries very soon. We are hoping to organise a farm trip over the winter, we will let out members know when this will take place. We have had a great year as a club with a lot of new members and plenty of events taking place. New members always welcome, safe farming. Ronan Siochru P.R.O.

Herd profile Ross O Neill

We have started to do some video herd profiles on our Facebook page, the first one is of Ross o Neill of Lissa Holsteins. Ross, a sixth generation dairy farmer milks 180 pedigree Holsteins cows in Lissataggle just outside Tralee. This video was kindly sponsored by Roche’s Feeds. Check it out on our facebook page.

Fertility presentation by Robert Flahive

AHV Udder Health Workshop

In conjunction with AHV Ireland we held an udder health workshop on the farm of John Dillon, Piperhill, Listowel. AHV discussed the importance of pain relief & use of anti-inflammatory, covering things like Acute vs Chronic and what to expect after an AHV tablet has been used. We also heard from farmers who are actively using AHV solutions and their experience to date.

Back in April the breeding season started on most farms and with that we had an interesting presentation from vet Robert Flahive of Castleview Veterinary Services, Listowel. The presentation was entitled Practical approaches to herd fertility with interesting information on synchronisation, targets for breeding and much more. Special thanks to Robert for this presentation. https://youtu.be/tpIT013llnU 102

Senior Club Notes Heifer Sale

Our Annual Heifer Sale took place on Thursday the 1st of April at Gortatlea Mart. There was a big selection of pedigree calved, in-calf and maiden heifers for sale on the day. We had a great sale including a top price of €2540. Special thanks to Gortatlea Mart, AHV UK & IR who sponsored the prizes, the breeders and buyers of the heifers, Irish Holstein Friesian Association and Eddie Slattery Dairy & Refrigeration for the milking unit.

2021 Champion Cow

Overall Champion Cow Herds Competition 2021 bred by Tim and Lauren Fitzmaurice of Leagh Holsteins. Lynbrook Predestine Dream was recently classified EX94! Her dam is Ever- Green- View A Dream who is the highest classified Snowman at EX94 2E. Predestine is in her fifth lactation. In her last lactation she did 13000kg at 4% bf and 3.8% pr. She has done over 1000kgs of solids and is milking at the moment around 60 litres a day. She is housed at the O Hanlon family farm who are doing a great job with her.

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Pictured are the winners of the AHV vouchers for top priced milking heifer and maiden heifer. Well done to all.

Tommy Maunsell (AHV) Michael Griffin(treasurer), and the top priced maiden heifer bred by Peter and Eileen Kennelly.

We had our AI night this year online on our Facebook page. This year seven AI companies took part. Munster Bovine Eurogene AI World Wide Sires Ireland Dovea Genetics Sire Sense Dunmasc Genetics Bova Genetics Each company presented a short pre recoded video on suggested bulls for the upcoming breeding season and other various topics. We would like to thank all the AI companies for taking part and for kindly sponsoring straws which we raffled shortly afterwards.

Top priced heifer pictured with Maurice Harty & sons Muiris and Gearoid, Michael Griffin( Club Treasurer) and Tommy Maunsell (AHV-Sponsor).

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Breffni oriel Herd’s Competition

Our first event of 2021 was our annual Herd’s Competition. It was held in Cavan Rugby Club on the 27th August. The venue has ample outdoor facilities and a very sociable occasion was enjoyed by all. A special thanks to our judges Clayton Coulter, Johnathan Kelso and Jason Booth who took time out from there busy schedules to go around and visit the herds. Also well done to all members on showing their herds to their very best. The results are as follows: Junior Section Junior Cow 1st Frank Walls- Shankill Armani Aukje 2nd Christian keenan – Threemile Lady Whiteford 3rd Jason Poyntz – Beechstream Aik Roxy Heifer in Milk 1st Christian Keenan- Threemile Bella Eldorado 2nd TM & Brendan Reilly – Corrigan Casina Crest 3rd Jason Poyntz – Beechstream Seagull Peggy Senior Cow 1st Colin Knox – Shanmullagh Bach Breeze 2nd Pauraic McEnerney – Freeduff Glouco Diane 3rd Jason Poyntz – Beechstream Rustler Red Colourbreed Christian Keenan – Threemile Lady Whiteford Overall 1st Pauraic McEnerney 2nd John Givney 3rd Clifford Poyntz Novice Section Junior Cow 1st Eileen Smith 2nd Gene Finnegan 3rd Neville Lee Irwin Heifer in Milk 1st Gene Finnegan 2nd Aidan Connolly

3rd Eileen Smith Senior Cow 1st Shane O’Dowd 2nd Eileen Smith 3rd Gene Finnegan Colour Breed Award Gene Finnegan Overall 1st Aidan Connolly 2nd Shane O’Dowd 3rd Eileen Smith Intermediate Section Junior Cow 1st ian Martin – Lyngate Shottle Alfrida 2nd Gerry Murray – Monamore Hagley Ellya 3rd Pat Gaynor – Maullaghaland Ladd Bramur Heifer in Milk 1st Pat Gaynor – Connors Lemonhead Swiss 2nd Gerry Murray – Cullies Kingboy Lustre 3rd Raymond Scott – Loughnacon Punch Fawn Senior Cow 1st Gerry Murray – Cullies Stonewall Active 2nd Dermot Sherry – Ninecounties Classic beauty 3rd Pat Gaynor- Mullaghlands Mogul Joan Overall 1st Ian Martin 2nd James Lamb 3rd Gerry Murray Senior Section Junior Cow 1st Seamus Shannon – Clonocey mogul Bleubell 2nd George Allister – Radrum Mogul Laurie 3rd Trevor Williamson – Drumshanny Ladd Slaney Red Heifer in milk 1st George Allister – Radrum applicable Ebony 2nd Seamus Shannon – Clonocey Solomon posty 104

3rd Trevor Williamson – Drumshanny Beauty Ra Ra Red Senior Cow 1st Trevor Williamson – Lisnacunna Gold Dusk 2nd George Allister – Radrum MogulLaurie 3rd David McCoy – Wilcoy Zelgadif Suzy 49 Colourbreed Seamus Shannon – Clonocey Shine Marble Overall 1st David McCoy 2nd Trevor Williamson 3rd Noel Cooke Elite Section Junior Section 1st Brian Corley – Cornboro Beemer Dolly 2nd Greenlea Applicable Rhapsody 3rd Seamus Gunn – Ernevale incredibull Angelina Heifer in milk 1st John & Graeme Taylor – Cloonboyger Persius Hiske 2nd Edwin Bennett – Chruchlane Kingboy Noya 3rd Brian Corley – Cornboro Unix Dolly Senior Cow 1st Padraic Greenan – Greenlea Mardi Gras Rhapsody 2nd Pat Colton – Ardnasalem Mogul Darkie 3rd David Boyd – Glaslough Golden Pepsi Colourbreed Brian Corley Beechfield Shottle Ella Overall 1st Edwin Bennett 2nd John & Graeme Taylor 3rd Brian Corley Congratulations to Overall winner of the herd’s competition Edwin & Sandra Bennett & Family. Well done to everyone involved. As always Breffni Oriel welcomes new members. We hope to get meeting up soon in these uncertain times I hope everyone is keeping safe and well.

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KILDARE KILDARE HERDS FOUNDATION COMPETITION PRESENTATIONS

The Kildare club held our first event of 2021 in late June this year, namely the FBD Herds competition. It was great to be back in the swing of things. It was a very successful and enjoyable competition with a high number of entries and with a very high standard of stock in all sections. Our judges, Mervyn Eager, Chris Mullaly and Trevor Hanley had a very pleasant week inspecting all the herds. Our sincere thanks to them for giving up their time. Junior Results: Production1st Larry Hannon, 2nd Stephen Byrne, 3rd Bolton Abbey Inspection1st George Beattie, 2nd Bolton Abbey, 3rd Ger Waters Overall section winner: Larry Hannon Intermediate Results: Production-

1st Dermot Doherty, 2nd Lyons Estate, 3rd Gray Dairy Partnership Inspection1st Damien Griffen, 2nd Mel Martin, 3rd Lyons Estate Overall section winner: Damien Griffen Senior Results: Production1st Tom O’Grady, 2nd David Hanley, 3rd Gerry & Dermot Flynn Inspection1st Gerry & Dermot Flynn, 2nd David Hanley, 3rd Padraig Travers Overall section winner: Gerry & Dermot Flynn Premier Results: Production1st Victor Jackson, 2nd Joe & Kevin Doran, 3rd John Coakley Inspection1st Brochan Cocoman, 2nd Victor 105

Jackson, 3rd Dermot Jackson These results were announced and the presentation of prizes took place later in the year at our Field evening hosted by Larry Hannon & family, Balitore w hich took place on 24th August. We had a great turn out and a lovely evening, thanks to our sponsor Progressive Genetics. Everyone on the night enjoyed catching up after a long 2 years wait. Even the weather obliged with lovely sunny evening. A presentation was made on the night to Chris O’Meara for his years of service as a milk recorder throughout Kildare. Thanks to Chris for all your work. Our annual Silage Competition ran in September with results still to be announced. Looking forward to getting back to our normal activities in 2022. Róisín Doran, Secretary

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Group winners from the 2021 Club Herds Competition

With 2021 drawing to a close we all look forward to 2022 with great optimism of the possibility of normality being restored to our lives while we live with Covid19. With a good milk price forecasted into the start of next year a slight bit of optimism and encouragement can be taken on board, albeit acutely aware of the fact that all the various inputs necessary to produce this top-quality food product seem to be sky rocketing. Our club ran a very successful field day on Tadhg Sweeney’s “Frankford Herd” in Kilcormac, Co. Offaly. Thanks to Tadhg and family as fabulous hosts. The quality of stock turned out on the day is a credit to Tadhg and family. A great crowd was in attendance, all complimented the fantastic display of quality Holstein Friesian cows having power, style and full of milk. The Judge was IHFA President PJ Kelly (Rochfort herd). Thanks to PJ for Judging and thanks also to our main sponsors Agri-needs, who were present on the day to meet and chat to members. We also ran our Clubs Herds competition and milk quality competition The results were announced at the stockjudging and prizes were presented to the winners. The results are as follows;

Senior 1. Tim Garry 2. Trevor Bennett 3. Andy Fleming

Junior 1. Tommy & Clive Keena 2. Paul Delaney 3. Robert Miller

IIntermediate 1. Willie Fleury 2. Gareth O’ Brien 3. Bill& Helen Kelly New Entrant 1. Willie &Earnest Seale Milk Quality 1. Ollie, Martina & Willie Neville 2. Tadhg Sweeney 3. Louise Young I wish all farmers the very best for 2022 Ethan Keena Laois/Offaly Secretary

Premier 1. Kevin Flynn 2. Peter Ging 3. John Moore Kevin Flynn, Reary herd 1st Premier herd photographed with PJ Kelly President IHFA

Judges Choice Premier/Senior category winner Daniel Sweeney with Judge PJ Kelly President IHFA

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Judges Choice Junior/Intermediate category winner Dylan Conroy PJ Kelly President IHFA

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STOCKJUDGING RESULTS

Davy Sheehan and Colin Burke

On the last Sunday in August we held our first club event since the Covid pandemic broke out. Our field day was on Danahers farm in Killacolla, the home of the Ballysally herd. It was the first time the club held this event on an afternoon. Spirits were high as Limerick had won the All Ireland the previous week and the weather was fantastic. Tommy Screene from the Windfield herd in Galway was the master judge for the afternoon. Tommy was well acquainted with the Limerick and Clare club this year having previously judged the herds competition during the summer. The Danahers had a great display of milking heifers, junior cows and senior cows for judging. John Kirby from the IHFA addressed the crowd and spoke of classifying how and this can be a valuable tool in making breeding decisions. Mike Danaher also spoke on how the foundations of their Ballysally herd was laid. He told of us of the ideal cow for their herd and gave us a brief outline of how their farm operated and the work that he, Derek and Mary

Michael Frawley, Daniel Chaplin and Bill Hannan

put in with the cows. Everyone was well fed and watered with refreshments kindly sponsored by Paul & Vincent’s feeds. Thanks to everyone who attended the event and anyone who helped out. A huge thanks to the Danaher family for opening their farm to the club, the entire day was a welcome and most enjoyable social distraction in these difficult times. The results of the stock judging competition are as follows. U12 Colin Burke Harry Frawley Davy Sheehan Junior Daniel Chaplin Bill Hannan Michael Frawley Intermediate 1st Damian Burke 2nd Rachel McNamara 3rd Jane Hannan Senior 1st Kathleen Neville 2nd Paul Hannan 3rd Des Frawley 107

Rachel McNamara, Damien Burke and Elaine Frawley

JOHN NOONAN OBITUARY On April 28th last the death occurred of John Noonan, a former Club member. John farmed near Kildorrery . He was well known to many club members having been a sales rep for Black and White Sires and more recently with ABS. His likeable character made it easy for him make sales in these roles. John’s quick wit and ease of singing a song made him great company to have on club nights out and social gatherings. John was a great judge of cows and his Dovetail herd won the Premier Winter section of the Club Herds competition in 1994. He was also a class winner at the National Dairy Show in Millstreet. John represented the Club in IHFA Inter-club stockjudging on many occasions. John is survived by his two daughters Norma and Maire, his son Sean and his two sisters Anna and Mary. Our condolences to all his family. May he Rest In Peace.

T I P P e r a r y W AT E R F O R D Club Herds Competition

The biggest event of the year was when 25 club members CLUB HERDS COMPETITION RESULTS 2021. travelled to West Cork and stayed for 3 days visiting 7 farms. Each host farmer had their own life story on how they achieved Elite Section 2nd Jamie Walsh what they have and how they built up such fine herds of cows. 1st Noel Hennessey 3rd Anthony Slattery They were all so welcoming to us and provided wonderful 2nd Ailbe Ryan hospitality. I would like to thank each of them so much. 3rd Michael Spillane The value of milk per John Joe & Andrew O Sullivan day was a total new Seamus & James Crowley, Moneygurran Herd Senior Section award this year. It is Shinagh farm (Kevin Aherne) 1st Sean Kelly aimed to reward Robert Shannon and family , Ballydehob Herd 2nd Mark McCarthy lifetime profitability. Robert Helen and family, Eedy Herd 3rd M &J Quinlan Claire & Dinny White, Seaview Herd 1st Lactation Eddie & John Flynn, Ryefarm Herd Intermediate Section Philip Cusack Congratulations again to all on what they have achieved. 1st Padraig Moroney 2nd Lactation 2nd Belmont Farm Philip Cusack Our final event for the year was our club field day, which was 3rd Philip & 3rd Lactation held on the farm of Padraig & Audrey Moroney and family. Robert Tyrell Ailbe Ryan This included juvenile stock judging, food and a chat and the announcement of the results of our club herds competition. A Junior Group Section Overall Highest EBI great day was had by all and a big thank you again to the hosts. 1st Kieran O Donoghue Herd - Kieran Hearne. Ailbe Ryan, Secretary. 108

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WEST MIDLANDS The club had another quiet year induced by Covid, but we were pleased to be able to return to some semblance of normality by hosting our Herd’s Competition in June. It was great to see over 30 herds entered and thank you to all members for presenting their herds and taking part. The competition was kindly judged by Kevin Flynn of the Reary Herd. We’d like to thank Kevin, and the club members who drove him to farms, for their time. Results are due to be announced shortly, keep an eye on our Facebook page for more updates! The AGM was held virtually in May, and saw two long serving committee members step down. Ann Butler served as Chairperson since 2018, and Oliver Costello has been the club’s secretary since 2013. We would like to thank both 109

Oliver and Ann for their years of service and dedication to the club. The elected committee is as follows: Chairman: Graeme Taylor Vice Chair: Mick Magan Secretary: Avril Helen Assistant Secretary: Oliver Costello Treasurer: Michael Gunn PRO: Mark Butler YMA: Emer Kelly On behalf of the club, we would like to wish everyone a healthy and happy 2022, and we are looking forward to seeing everyone in person again soon!

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Aisling and Niamh Floyd receiving the Judge’s award from the spring section Judge, Dessie Dunleanvy

Niamh Floyd receiving the Spring section inspection award from Paul Flanagan on behalf of the Floyd family.

Alison and Norris Beattie receiving overall senior section award from club president Brendan Caffrey

Paul Flanagan receiving judges award from premier section judge, Roy Cromie

Gerard and Ann Caffrey receiving Premier section production award from Paul Flanagan.

John Hatton receiving the intermediate inspection award from Paul Flanagan

Kenneth Conroy receiving the intermediate production award from Michael Connell.

Mark Hatton on behalf of John Hatton receiving Junior Cow for Intermediate herds

Alan Dorian and Rhona Kelly, Monamore Herd, receiving Overall Premier section award from Club President, Brendan Caffrey on behalf of the Kelly Family.

The following is a list of winners on the night: PREMIER SECTION Judged by Roy Cromie: Senior cow- John Dowling, Baldonnel Flashmatic Dawn EX95 Junior Cow- Joe and Michael Connell, Knockmoules Mr Grey Fran VG88 Heifer- Paul Flanagan- Tubbertoby Doc Fifey VG88 Overall- Tom and James Kelly Dessie Dunleavy presents the club lifetime achievement award to Brendan Clarke

Winter 2021

It has been another quiet year for the club with numerous organised events unfortunately cancelled due to Covid. However, we successfully held an excellent and well attended Herds competition awards and social night in November. We were delighted to be joined by our Judges for the results and awards presentation; Chris Mulally, Dessie Dunleavy, Mervyn Eager and Roy Cromie and his wife Heather. The Snail Box restaurant was the venue, who we would like to thank for the management and staff for the wonderful hospitality as always. We would like to thank all of our sponsors including Devenish whose Executive Chairman, Owen Brennan spoke on the night.

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SENIOR SECTION Judged by Mervyn Eager: Senior Cow- Patrick Tuite, Maurill Trading Beech. Junior Cow- Norris Beattie, Delasheen Halogen Izzy Heifer- Paul Feeney, Ballivor Perseus Ruby Overall- Norris Beattie. INTERMEDIATE SECTION Judged by Chris Mulally: Senior Cow- Kenneth Conroy, Maplespring Markiris 800. Junior Cow- John Hatton, Frankford Gregarious Nora. Heifer- Dominic O’Halloran, Loughreaken Honeybee. Overall- John Hatton. SPRING SECTION Judged by Dessie Dunleavy: Senior Cow- Padraig Floyd, Haypitcher WLY 1466 Junior Cow- John Kealy, Randalstown Bracken. Heifer- Seamus Conroy, Knockbridge Debutant Rosina. Overall- Brendan Meade. A special thanks to the judges Roy Cromie, Dessie Dunleavy, Chris Mullaly and Mervyn Eager.

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Sallywood herd hosts Club stock Judging The Club had a very successful annual Stock Judging event which made a very welcome return after an absence of two years. Oliver Conneely and family, Sallywood herd, Williamstown, were excellent hosts and club members were delighted with the opportunity to meet up on August 15th last and to renew friendships. The calibre of stock on display is a great credit to Oliver and family. Oliver’s late father Luke Conneely R.I.P. developed the herd over many years of dedicated breeding. Luke was fondly remembered on the day. Everyone in attendance was complimentary with praise for the recent building and development work completed on the farm including the milking parlour. Generous hospitality with tasty refreshments rounded off a most enjoyable social afternoon. We would like to thank our company sponsors ElectroMechAgri, Jim and Gary McClean for their sponsorship. A special word of thanks to Master

Judge Dessie Dunleavy. Dessie and Luke are former colleagues who worked together for many years in the AI business. Dessie and wife Angela made the journey from Drogheda and they really enjoyed catching up with Maureen, Oliver and all the Conneely family on the day. Stockjudging results are as follows; Under 12’s 1st Michael Conneely 2nd Aidan Gunn 3rd Diarmuid Gunn Under 18’s 1st Stephen Laffey 2nd Adam Keegan 3rd Roisin Conneely 18 – 26 1st Megan Boal 2nd Donal Coppinger 3rd Kane Boal Senior 1st Michael Freeney 2nd Thomas Burke 3rd Bernie Farrell / Tommy Screene Teresa Roche was chosen as the win-

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A batch of females - 10 or more - can be genomically tested for the cost of €24 (inclusive of vat) per sample. This is a cost effective mechanism to verify the sire of the offspring in cases where two or more stock bulls are left run with the herd. This test will provide a sire check and genomic value for the female progeny, providing all bulls used have been genomically tested. This scheme offering is on the basis of using Hair Card only. Use of BVD sample is not acceptable. If you would like to avail of this offer, contact the IHFA Office email enquiries@ihfa.ie or call 023 8833443

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ner of the “Judges Recognition Award” category of the IHFA National Herds Competition 2021. The Judges Recognition Award is a special individual prize awarded at the discretion of the Judge based on all the herds visited over the course of the competition. Dessie Dunleavy, National Herds Competition Judge was fulsome with praise for the quality, calibre and tremendous success of Teresa’s Kylemore Farmhouse cheese and Farmshop enterprise located on the Roche family farm. We would like to thank all our committee members for their hard work and look forward to 2022.

GENOMIC PILOT SCHEME

It is mandatory that all males for registration are GENOTYPED / Sire Verified once the animal is named (Rule 7 h (iv) of the herdbook rules).

This process in the past was carried out through DNA profile using microsatellites. This has been replaced using genomics, which relies on matching SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism frequency). Females are registered once the female is named by the breeder. This is subject to spot checks, 1 in 300 registrations. The registration process is automated (Rule 7 h (v)). All male and female ET calves must be fully parentage verified either through genomics or DNA profile using microsatellites (Rule 7 h (v) of the herdbook rules). Terms & Conditions of acceptance of a registration by the IHFA Herdbook is based on the information supplied.

How to log on and view your classification reports

1. Go to IHFA.ie and log in to Access Reports. If you do not know your login, click on ‘Forgot your password?’

2. This will bring you to your members’ landing page where you can click on Reports

3. Click on Existing Reports

4. Click on Conformation

5. Click on Dairy Classification Report

6. Here you can select the most recent or a report from a previous date. When you click on your chosen report, it will automatically download to your device. 112

Best of the Best WINTER 2021

DRUMCLIFFE TWIST OLLA EX96 4E DOB: 22/10/2013 Sire: COGENT TWIST EX 96 MGS: GO-FARM SCOOBY DUU ET Owner: JOHN MORONEY CO. CLARE Production Details: No lactations to date: 6 Lifetime milk kgs to date: 68,464

Final Score: EX96 Udder: EX96 Feet & Legs: EX95 Year: 2021

Fat Kgs: 2,670 Protein Kgs: 2,191 Fat & Protein Kgs: 4,861

MONAMORE SEAVERS ALLIE EX95 4E Final Score: EX95 DOB: 28/09/2011 Sire: R-E-W SEAVER-ET EX Udder: EX95 MGS: LADINO PARK TALENT-IMP-ET Owner: TOM & JAMES KELLY Feet & Legs: EX96 CO. LOUTH Year: 2021

Production Details: No lactations to date:6 Lifetime milk kgs to date: 67,526

Fat Kgs: 2,414 Protein Kgs: 2,243 Fat & Protein Kgs: 4,657

DES GRANDS TRIX HARMONICA EX95 3E Final Score: EX95

DOB: 01/05/2013 Udder: EX95 Sire: MARS YORICK MGS: CALBRETT-I H H CHAMPION Feet & Legs: EX94 Owner: SEAMUS FOODY/ Year: 2021 RORY TIMLIN, CO. MAYO Production Details: No lactations to date: 6 Lifetime milk kgs to date: 87,065

Fat Kgs: 3,913 Protein Kgs: 2,823 Fat & Protein Kgs: 6,736

ARDNASALEM JENNY ET EX95 3E DOB: 08/03/2012 Sire: PINE-TREE SID-ET VG86 MGS: PICSTON SHOTTLE EX96 Owner: JAMES COLTON CO. MONAGHAN Production Details: No lactations to date:5 Lifetime milk kgs to date: 76,687

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Final Score: EX95 Udder: EX95 Feet & Legs: EX93 Year: 2021

Fat Kgs: 2,704 Protein Kgs: 2,481 Fat & Protein Kgs: 5,185

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Best of the Best KILWARDEN GOLD BONNIE ET EX95 3E DOB: 05/08/2013 Sire: BRAEDALE GOLDWYN MGS: REGANCREST DUNDEE-ET EX95 Owner: BROCHAN COCOMAN CO. KILDARE Production Details: No lactations to date:5 Lifetime milk kgs to date: 64,384

Final Score: EX95 Udder: EX97 Feet & Legs: EX95 Year: 2021

Fat Kgs: 2,625 Protein Kgs: 2,123 Fat & Protein Kgs: 4,748

BALDONNEL FLASHMATIC DAWN EX95 3E DOB: 15/10/2011 Sire: BALDONNEL FLASHMATIC MGS: BONACCUEIL FAIRDEAL Owner: JOHN DOWLING CO. DUBLIN

Final Score: EX95 Udder: EX95 Feet & Legs: EX94 Year: 2021

Production Details: No lactations to date: 5

Fat Kgs: 2,598 Protein Kgs: 2,211

Lifetime milk kgs to date: 70,674

Fat & Protein Kgs: 4,809

CORNBORO SHOTTLE DOLLY 3 EX95 3E Final Score: EX95

DOB: 20/05/2013 Sire: PICSTON SHOTTLE EX96 MGS: KED JUROR ET Owner: BRIAN CORLEY CO. MONAGHAN

Udder: EX94 Feet & Legs: EX95 Year: 2021

Production Details:

Fat Kgs: 2,086

No lactations to date: 5 Lifetime milk kgs to date: 63,591

Protein Kgs: 2,025 Fat & Protein Kgs: 4,111

LAURELMORE SEA LAURIE EX95 3E DOB: 02/04/2014 Sire: LAURELMORE SEAPAL MGS: WHITTIER-FARMS SHOT ARES-ET Owner: JOHN BARRETT JNR CO. CORK

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Production Details: No lactations to date: 5 Lifetime milk kgs to date: 53,325

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Final Score: EX95 Udder: EX95 Feet & Legs: EX92 Year: 2021

Fat Kgs: 2,202 Protein Kgs: 1,789 Fat & Protein Kgs: 3,991

LEAGH SEBASTIAN ERIN ET EX95 5E DOB: 12/09/2010 Sire: WA-DEL SEBASTIAN-ET MGS: BRAEDALE GOLDWYN Owner: JOHN CUNNANE/ TIM FITZMAURICE CO. MAYO

Final Score: EX95 Udder: EX94 Feet & Legs: EX97 Year: 2021

Production Details: Fat Kgs: 4,198 No lactations to date: 7 Protein Kgs: 3,739 Lifetime milk kgs to date: 102,671 Fat & Protein Kgs: 7,937

CHURCHCLARA BABY MARY EX95 5E DOB: 29/01/2011 Sire: CHURCHCLARA ALBYN ET EX94 MGS: CATLANE CAMERON Owner: BILL O KEEFFE CO. KILKENNY

Final Score: EX95 Udder: EX95 Feet & Legs: EX94 Year: 2021

Production Details: No lactations to date: 9

Fat Kgs: 2,507 Protein Kgs: 2,184

Lifetime milk kgs to date: 59,093

Fat & Protein Kgs: 4,691

LISNALTY MEGASIRE RITUEL EX93 2E DOB: 02/03/2016 Sire: BUTZ-HILL MEGASIRE-ET MGS: CRACKHOLM FEVER Owner: PAUL HANNAN CO. LIMERICK

Final Score: EX93 Udder: EX93 Feet & Legs: EX92 Year: 2021

Photograph taken as 2nd Calver Production Details: No lactations to date: 3

Fat Kgs: 1,744 Protein Kgs: 1,427

Lifetime milk kgs to date: 43,368

Fat & Protein Kgs: 3,171

SPRUCEGROVE DIAMOND PEGGY EX93 DOB: 18/09/2016 Sire: MR D APPLE DIAMONDBACK EX93 MGS: EMERALD-ACR-SA BAXTER EX93 Owner: SEAMUS FOODY, CO. MAYO

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Final Score: EX93 Udder: EX93 Feet & Legs: EX92 Year: 2021

Production Details: No lactations to date: 3

Fat Kgs: 1,501 Protein Kgs: 1,176

Lifetime milk kgs to date: 35,832

Fat & Protein Kgs: 2,677

Best of the Best

WINTER 2021

HALLOW SOLOMON TWIZZLE ET EX90 DOB: 02/12/2017 Sire: WALNUTLAWN SOLOMON MGS: KHW KITE ADVENT-RED-ET EX96 Owner: PHILIP JONES, CO. WEXFORD

Final Score: EX90 Udder: EX90 Feet & Legs: VG89 Year: 2021

Production Details: No lactations to date: 2

Fat Kgs: 649 Protein Kgs: 569

Lifetime milk kgs to date: 16,171

Fat & Protein Kgs: 1,218

BAWNMORE UNO HELGA EX90 DOB: 02/07/2017 Sire: AMIGHETTI NUMERO UNO EX90 MGS: PICSTON SHOTTLE EX96 Owner: BRYAN/JOHN O CONNOR CO. CORK Production Details: No lactations to date: 2 Lifetime milk kgs to date: 17,795

Final Score: EX90 Udder: EX90 Feet & Legs: EX90 Year: 2021

Fat Kgs: 684 Protein Kgs: 558 Fat & Protein Kgs: 1,242

CROSSNACOLE DOORMAN PRECIOUS EX90

KILWARDEN SOLOMON S IDA EX90

Final Score: EX90 DOB: 27/10/2017 Sire: VAL-BISSON DOORMAN EX90 Udder: EX90 MGS: AMIGHETTI NUMERO UNO EX90 Feet & Legs: VG88 Owner: VICTOR JACKSON Year: 2021 CO. WICKLOW Production Details: Fat Kgs: 812

Final Score: EX90 DOB: 20/07/2017 Sire: WALNUTLAWN SOLOMON Udder: EX90 MGS: COMESTAR STORMATIC EX90 Owner: BROCHAN COCOMAN Feet & Legs: VG88 CO. KILDARE Year: 2021

No lactations to date: 2

Protein Kgs: 620

Lifetime milk kgs to date: 18,229

Fat & Protein Kgs: 1,432

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Production Details:

Fat Kgs: 742

No lactations to date: 2 Lifetime milk kgs to date: 18,737

Protein Kgs: 623 Fat & Protein Kgs: 1,365

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IHFA Journal - Winter 2021

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Carrickshock GTW - Still on Top

National YMA Awards Recipients

JRAP - Centenary Landmark

Monamore Sale Report

Obituary - Paddy Crowe, Dunum Herd - RIP

Lisduff Sale Report

Breeder Profile Videos

In Profile - Dr Edna Curley

CE Foreword

Online National Dairy Show Stock Judging

New Member Profile - Seamus Culkeen

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