European holstein & red holstein conference

Preparations are well underway for the 2023 European Holstein & Red Holstein conference

This years conference is themed “Farming with Nature - Future Proof the Cow” and will take place from the 26th to 29th of April 2023 in the Castleknock Hotel, Dublin.

As the premier Holstein herdbook event in Europe the conference will include the EHRC AGM and conference sessions focused on holstein genetics for all systems, new trends & traits, digitalisation on farm and cows of the future. The conference activities include farm visits to the Monamore Herd of Tom Kelly and the UCD Lyons research herd, a gala ball, the Emerald Expo show and much more. This is a gathering not to be missed!

Some of our distinguished guests and speakers include

Lars Nielsenm Chief Breeding and Production Officer at Viking Genetics, Assoc. Prof. Finbar

Mulligan UCD, Prof. Donagh

Berry Teagasc and Dr. Siobhan

Ring ICBF. We will also be joined by Jean-Yves Dreau of Prim Holsteins, Katarzyna Rzewuska of the Polish Federation of Cattle Breeders and Dairy Farmers and Dr Josef Kucera of the Czech Moravian Breeders Corporation amongst others.

There is guaranteed to be very interesting and stimulating discussion between dairy experts from all over the EU. We are delighted to have Minister Charlie McConalogue open the conference for us on Thursday.

With over 100 attendees registered already spaces are filling up fast! Register online as soon as possible to avoid missing out: www.ihfa.ie/ehrc2023

Please note accommodation is to be booked separately, a range of options are detailed on the website along with the conference schedule

IHFA CE Laurence Feeney highlighted what a unique opportunity this gathering is:

“The EHRC conference is a fantastic promotion for the Irish

Holstein Friesian industry and gives us a great opportunity to show the best of what Ireland has to offer. The speakers bring a high level of expertise from all over Europe and our social program gives Irish and European delegates a chance to socialise and discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead.

The Emerald Expo show will be a great way of capping off an informative and entertaining few days by admiring the best show cattle Ireland has to offer and remind Europe of the quality that exists on this island.

I look forward to seeing you all there”