The IHFA Organisation
The Irish Holstein Friesian Association is a member owned organisation directed by an IHFA Board elected from it's 3,500 members in 15 Club areas. The Association is responsible for the validity and upkeep of the herdbook of Holstein Friesian Cattle and for giving direction to the development and promotion of the breed in Ireland through it's many events and services. Since January 1st 2002, Ireland has an independent Irish herdbook drawing the registration data from the ICBF national central database. In the past 10 years, membership has grown from 2,500 to 3,500 members and annual registrations have grown from 20,000 to 60,000.
