Holstein UK 2022 Premier Herd Regional Finalists Announced

Seven herds have been identified as the best within their region and are now recognised as finalists in Holstein UK’s 2022 Premier Herd Competition. Regional competitors were nominated by Holstein Breeders Clubs and, following judging, the regional winners are confirmed as follows:

• Eastern – Messrs Winter, Corringham Herd
• Northern – G B Moorhouse, Aireburn Herd
• Northern Ireland – W & A Patton, Ards Herd
• Scottish – B & V Davidson, Errolston Herd
• Southern – Wills Brothers Limited, Willsbro Holsteins
• Welsh – R & E Bowen, Lan Herd
• Western – Riverdane Holsteins

The first stage of the competition is for each Club to invite a judge to decide on their winning herd, which is then put forward to Holstein UK to take part in the regional rounds. Nominations are entirely at the discretion of the Club on the basis of qualification standards and the rules provided by Holstein UK to Club Secretaries.

All qualifying regional winners are leading premier herds, consisting of animals which are 90% UK bred (01, 12, 20 breed code). The national winner will claim the prestigious title at this year’s UK Dairy Day taking place on Wednesday 14^th September during the National Holstein Show.

Max Davies of the Davlea Herd, who won the award in 2021, will now determine this year’s national winner, following a visit to the seven herds.