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Dispersal of Newsham Hall Pedigree Ayrshires 20th March 2024 Dispersal of Newsham Hall Pedigree Ayrshires Notice of the total dispersal of the Newsham Hall Pedigree herd.  On Farm at Newsham Hall Farm, Preston, PR4 0AS on Wednesday 5th June 2024 from 12n... Read more
20th March 2024 Frank Dodd - Ellerton & Eyton Frank Lea Dodd Ellerton and Eyton Ayrshires Renowned cattle breeder and former President of the Ayrshire Cattle Society, Frank Dodd passed away peacefully after a short illness on 25th January with the family at his side. He was 96 years old. Frank grew up at Ellerton Grange, near Newport, Shrop... Read more
Borderway UK Dairy Expo 18th March 2024 Borderway UK Dairy Expo Judge - Daniel Bacon (Australia) Breed Champion - Morwick Peggy 126 (Hawaiian) GG Baynes & Sons & S Mullan Reserve Champion - Swaites Nice Girl 37 ... Read more
WAF Genetic sale 14th March 2024 WAF Genetic sale The WAF Conference sale will be held on Thursday 11th July 2024 in Harrogate. A world wide genetic sale of embryos is already being created. We now a... Read more
6th March 2024 February Classifications Please find below February Classifications compiled by Chris Weaver.  ... Read more
The MacVet Podcast "Communication, Cows, Coffee" 1st March 2024 The MacVet Podcast "Communication, Cows, Coffee" "What makes this breed so special" The Ayrshire breed has recently be featured on the MacVet Podcast. Hear all about the breeds characteristics and ... Read more
Type Classification Services - Price increase as from 1st April 2024 26th February 2024 Type Classification Services - Price increase as from 1st April 2024 Due to experiencing unprecedented increases across the majority of its direct costs, the Holstein UK Board of Trustees have reluctantly agreed that a... Read more
Winner of the All Britain and Ireland Photographic Competition Public vote 23rd February 2024 Winner of the All Britain and Ireland Photographic Competition Public vote This year we received a great response to the public vote with the highest number of participants. The person with the closest score to our judging ... Read more
ALL BRITAIN AND IRELAND PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION RESULTS CLASS N, SCENIC 23rd February 2024 ALL BRITAIN AND IRELAND PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION RESULTS CLASS N, SCENIC We are pleased to be able to release the final class of the All Britain and Ireland Photographic Competition 2023.  Class N, Scenic CHAMPION -  N1 ... Read more
Matthew Struthers - Lanarkshire 22nd February 2024 Matthew Struthers - Lanarkshire The family of Matthew Struthers wish to inform members of the passing of Matthew, peacefully on Friday 9th February. Matthew was known for his work ... Read more