Following a periodic review of our awards schemes, the Holstein UK board of trustees have agreed to make changes to the Star Brood Award for 2021. The Star Brood Award recognises the impact that cows can have within an individual herd as well as the national herd. Points are awarded to each cow based on the achievements of her progeny.
The following changes have been made to the Star Brood Award:
The minimum compulsory qualifying criteria for the Star Brood Award is now:
The same progeny does not have to qualify for each section; however, they do need to be direct progeny of the cow (sons and daughters) rather than grandsons or daughters. A qualifying female will receive one star for every eight points achieved by her progeny. If any progeny of a qualifying female earns Star Brood status, they will receive:
Full Star Brood Award points allocation
If you have any questions on the Star Brood Award scheme, then please contact the Membership Services team on 01923 695200 or email info@holstein-uk.org
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