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SUMMARY:Grenan Pure Friesians – Irish Pure Friesian Club Open Day – Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Michael and Patrick Quealy & family Grenan Pure Friesian herd\, will host the Pure Friesian Club Open Day\, which is pow postponed until 2021. Farming together as a partnership since the early 1990s\, brothers Michael and Patrick are tremendous exponents of the Friesian breed. Their modern and progressive family farm is a fitting host of this special annual showcase event for the breed. Located just off the N25 Waterford-Dungarvan road with the villages of Kilmacthomas and Kilmeaden in near proximity\, the farm is very conveniently placed in terms of location. \n\nBeef from the Dairy herd compliments the farming enterprise\nDairying has always been a main focal point for the farm. Michael and Patrick are bringing sharper focus on breeding emphasis in recent times\, implementing defined breeding plans\, making select key purchase of cow families and also adopting IHFA classification service to help achieve desired herd production and quality benchmarks. \nAn interseting and currently topical aspect of the farm is the beef enterprise\, which is run side-by-side the dairy herd\, where all male calves born are reared for finishing and sold to the factory under 30 months of age. Michael rears the calves and manages the beef unit on an outside block. The impressive performance of the dairy herd in annual productivity\, in combination with the successful beef enterprise\, amounts to a very efficient farming system overall. It is testament to the unique attributes of the Pure Friesian. \n \nGrenan Cait 3033 GP80 (first lactation) and Grenan Bea 2344 EX91 exhibited at Piltown Show 2019 \n\nLongevity a strong feature of the Dairy herd\nMilk recording performance for the herd last year averaged 6\,241kgs milk\, 4.01% fat\, 3.53% protein\, 471kgs milk solids. The maturity and longevity hallmarks of the Friesian are borne out with 4th lactation cows or older making up 50% of the herd. Cows in this bracket averaged 6\,689kgs milk\, 503kgs milk solids. Today there are 26 cows in the herd of 6th lactation or older including three cows in their 10th lactation and two cows in their 11th lactation. \nGrading up the herd to pedigree status was an eye-opener in identifying the legacy breeding impact of cow families. Patrick states that pedigree status attainment was the key driver of grading up. However\, there was an added bonus when the grade up process identified the strong cow families underpinning the herd over many decades. Patrick continues\, \n“Over the years\, the herd was always home-bred and we had consistently maintained a high level of records. The depth of breeding of cow families going back several generations sets IHFA breeders apart. This highlights the ability of these cow families to develop naturally into large numbers\, owing to good fertility and strong longevity.” \nHaving adopted IHFA classification service over two years ago\, the herd currently includes 63 VG/EX cows in terms of conformation. \n“Cow type and quality to suit our farming system is one reason why we started using classification” says Patrick. “As someone conscious of herd production standards and herd quality we want to be moving forward always. The classification inspection gives us powerful\, independent information and feedback\, which we then apply to our requirements to help achieve our desired outcomes.” \n \nGrenan Adele 2507 VG86 \n\nThe herd includes a number of strong cow families who consistently perform to a high standard\, such as Aida\, Rose\, Alys\, Lady\, Chive\, Ash\, Bess\, Lilac\, Andrea\, Alma\, Ruby\, Amber\, Bea\, Cait\, Adele and Avril. The following is a brief snapshot of the unique Grenan families. \nGrenan IDS Avril 1902 EX 2E & Grenan Avril 2202 EX\n2 EX maternal sisters still in the herd with a combined 12 lactations between them to date.\nGrenan Avril 2352 VG89 (4th lactation) is a daughter of Grenan Avril 2202 EX. \nGrenan Afie 2108 VG 86\nHas bred two VG86 daughters to date Grenan Afie 2680 VG86 6\,791kgs milk\, 3.72% Fat\, 3.72% protein 506kgs milk solids (2nd lactation) and Grenan Afie 2494 VG86 6\,565kgs milk\, 4.00% fat\, 3.68% protein\, 505kgs milk solids (2nd lactation). \nGrenan TIH Adele 1340 EX\nEleven completed lactations to date with protein to 3.81%\nExcellent fertility – Calved as a heifer on April 4th 2009 and calved-in on her 11th lactation March 5th 2019!\nHer daughter\, Grenan Adele 2507 VG86\, in her 2nd lactation recorded 6\,244kgs milk\, 4.39% fat\, 3.63% protein\, 501kgs milk solids. \nGrenan GIZ Adele 2140 VG85\n6th lactation recorded yield 7\,156kgs milk\, 4.15% fat\, 3.53% protein\, 549kgs milk solids.\nTwo VG daughters currently in the herd;\nGrenan Adele 2540 VG85 3rd lactation 7\,576kgs milk\, 3.82% fat\, 3.73% protein\, 571kgs milk solids.\nGrenan Adele 2418 VG86 3rd lactation 6\,537 kgs milk\, 3.83% fat\, 3.62% protein\, 488kgs milk solids. \nGrenan Adele 2270 VG87\n4th lactation 6\,719kgs milk\, 4.36% fat\, 3.67% protein\, 540kgs milk solids.\nTremendous longevity cow family tracing back to two home-bred BSR maternal sisters who both completed ten lactations. \nGrenan Cait 1615 EX 2E\nNow in her 10th lactation having had ten calves in ten years. As a heifer she calved-in February 24th 2011 and this year she calved on January 20th!\nShe has three daughters and one grand-daughter milking in the herd Grenan Cait 2348 VG87\, Grenan Cait 2559 VG86\, Grenan SVD Cait 2084 and her daughter Grenan Cait 2500 VG85\, who’s daughter by Sliabhnamon Champion was shown as a heifer in milk at Iverk Show 2019. \nGrenan Bea 2344 EX91\nScored EX in her 4th lactation with EX91 score for both mammary and feet & legs composites.\nShe is a firm favourite and was successfully exhibited at Iverk Show last year.\nHer dam\, Grenan Bea 1544 VG88\, is still in the herd having completed ten lactations. \nOther Bea family members include\nGrenan SVD Bea 1903 VG86 4th lactation 7\,776kgs milk\, 3.90% fat\, 3.50% protein\, 577kgs milk solids.\nGrenan Bea 2207 VG85 4th lactation 8\,153kgs milk\, 4.08% fat\, 3.66% protein\, 630kgs milk solids. She currently has two VG daughters milking in the herd;\nGrenan Bea 2253 VG85 3rd lactation 6\,188 kgs milk\, 4.19% fat\, 3.65% protein\, 485kgs milk solids.\nGrenan Bea 2665 VG85 2nd lactation 6\,305 kgs milk\, 4.00% fat\, 3.60% protein\, 479kgs milk solids. \nGrenan Frans Lady 2455 VG87\n4th lactation recorded yield 7\,605kgs milk\, 3.81% fat\, 3.57% protein\, 561kgs milk solids.\nHer dam Kilsunny Frans Lady VG87 has completed nine lactations in the herd with regular calving intervals and 4.00% fat\, 3.56% protein \nGrenan Andrea 1814 VG85\n5th lactation recorded yield 7\,861kgs milk\, 3.99% fat\, 3.54% protein\, 538kgs milk solids.\nHer VG86 daughter in her 2nd lactation recorded 6\,133kgs milk\, 3.83% fat\, 3.62% protein\, 457kgs milk solids.\nHer dam completed ten lactations in the herd – great longevity. \nGrenan Bess 2112 EX\n4th lactation recorded yield 6\,753kgs milk\, 4.36% fat\, 3.76% protein\, 548kgs milk solids. \nGrenan SLN Ann 1766 VG86\n7 completed lactations to date averaging 6\,084kgs milk\, 4.66% fat\, 3.59% protein\, 500kgs milk solids. \nGrenan Amber 2089 VG87\n4th lactation recorded yield 7\,470kgs milk\, 4.05% fat\, 3.43% protein\, 558kgs milk solids.\nHer dam completed ten lactations in the herd.\nShe has bred two VG daughters milking in the herd;\nGrenan Amber 2457 VG86 3rd lactation 7\,188kgs milk\, 3.69% fat\, 3.47% protein\, 515 kgs milk solids.\nGrenan Amber 2580 VG85 3rd lactation 7\,030kgs milk\, 3.99% fat\, 3.54% protein\, 530 kgs milk solids. \n \nJo Quealy with Grenan Shamrock\, 2nd place in Calf class at Iverk Show 2019 \n\nA farming system in harmony with Biodiversity\nThe farming system is finely balanced taking performance\, nitrates and stocking rate into account. Patrick says that quality is more important than quantity\, with the focus on increasing production from existing numbers rather than increasing cow numbers. The environment and possible E.U. policy constraints into the future are recognisable variables that may yet impact all dairy farmers. The farm includes 12 acres of bog. While in the past there had been notions to drain and reclaim this block to increase the grazing platform\, a conscientious decision has been made to leave the bog as is to nature signifying a willingness to exist in harmony with the environment and be proactive towards biodiversity. \nQuality grass and grass silage is the main feed on the farm. Average meal feeding in 2019 at 850kgs/cow demonstrates the emphasis on grass utilisation. \nPatrick’s wife Sinead is at the dairy cutting edge in her own right through her company Virtual Vet. A previous winner of the National Dairy Show’s Innovation Award\, Virtual Vet helps farmers with record keeping of animal remedies and treatments in providing assurances of traceability\, to help garner value added from the market place. \nWith all the Quealy family involved on the farm\, the excitement is building\, and a proud Déise welcome will greet everyone at the Pure Friesian Club Open Day in summer 2021. \nDue to the current and evolving situation regarding COVID-19\, this event has now been rescheduled for 2021
URL:https://www.ihfa.ie/events-cal/grenan-pure-friesians-irish-pure-friesian-club-open-day-cancelled/
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SUMMARY:Raheenarran Herd host Pure Friesian Open Day 2018
DESCRIPTION:The sun shone on Kilkenny for the IHFA Pure Friesian Open Day held at the Raheenarran Herd of Bryan and Gail Daniels\, Kilmoganny\, Co. Kilkenny. Situated 950 feet above sea level\, they run a 300+ cow pedigree registered herd based on mostly Friesian breeding. \n \nCharles Gallagher\, CE of IHFA with Pure Friesian Open Day hosts Gail and Bryan Daniels\, Raheenarran Herd and Francis Fitzgerald\, Pure Friesian Club Secretary \n\nBryan’s parents had worked hard over the years such that Bryan and Gail and children Shannon and Toby\, ably assisted by farm manager Andrew Doyle and other key staff\, now continue that progressive farming legacy. \n \nCharles Gallagher\, CE of IHFA with Simon Doocey of FBD Insurance\, sponsor\, making a presentation to Micheál Spillane\, Mountain Herd\, Co. Tipperary – winner of the Pure Friesian National Herds Competition. Also pictured\, Francis Fitzgerald\, Secretary and Martin Crowe\, Chairperson of the Irish Pure Friesian Club \n\nHaving taken over the farm aged 19\, Bryan focused entirely on building the dairy herd. Since then he has continued to identify and meet key benchmarks in efficiency in herd output and performance. \n \nStock Judging in progress at the Raheenarran Herd \n\nFarming near Kilmoganny in south Kilkenny\, the farm sold over 440kgs of milk solids in 2017. The target is to sell between 480 and 500kgs from a predominantly grazed grass diet. \n \nTom Murphy\, Swiftsheath Herd\, judge on the day \n\nThe proceedings on the day included the stock judging with Tom Murphy\, Swiftsheath Herd as judge for the day\, a view through the herd\, trade exhibition\, presentation of prizes and auction of a few select lots of the high genetic merit Raheenarran Herd. \nPure Friesian Herds Competition – sponsored by FBD – Results \n \nRepresentatives from FBD Insurance – sponsors – with Charles Gallagher\, IHFA CE. Mary Dunphy\, Brian Prout and Simon Doocey. \n\n1st – Micheál Spillane\, Mountain Herd\, Tullamaine\, Fethard\, Co. Tipperary\n2nd – Bill O’Keeffe\, Churchclara Herd\, Co. Kilkenny\n3rd – Peadar Healy\, Firoda Herd\, Castlecomer Herd\, Co. Kilkenny \nStock judging results – sponsored by DeLaval \nUnder 18s Stock Judging\n1st – Lar Murphy\, Co. Kilkenny\n2nd – Pauric Coleman\, Co. Carlow\n3rd – Christopher Walsh\, Co. Waterford \n \nCharles Gallagher\, IHFA with representatives from DeLaval \n\n \nCharles Gallagher\, IHFA CE with Tom Murphy\, Swiftsheath Herd\, Judge\, Amy Coyle\, Delaval (sponsor)\, Aileen Murphy on behalf of John C Murphy\, George Moore\, Delaval and Martin Crowe\, Chairperson of the Irish Pure Friesian Club. \n\nSenior Stock Judging\n1st – John C Murphy\, Ballagh\, Kilmannagh\, Co. Kilkenny\n2nd – Johnathan Crowley\, Mooncoin\, Co. Kilkenny\n3rd -Ernest Seale\, Portlaoise\, Co. Laois \nThe Irish Pure Friesian Club consists of members who are committed to Friesian breeding and the achievement of quality in conformation and production using dedicated Friesian bloodlines. The breed is recognized for fertility\, high ilk solids output\, longevity and providing additional family farm income through the sale of surplus stock. \nTo learn more about the IHFA or the Irish Pure Friesian Club\, go to www.ihfa.ie or call 023 8833443.
URL:https://www.ihfa.ie/events-cal/raheenarran-herd-host-pure-friesian-open-day-2018/
CATEGORIES:National Holstein Friesian Open Day
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SUMMARY:Report – IHFA National Open Day 2015 at Lisnalty
DESCRIPTION:High producing working cows with excellent conformation make a lasting impression at the IHFA 50th anniversary Open Day!\nThe Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) National Open Day was held on the 8th July on the Hannan family farm Lisnalty \,Friarstown\, Crecora\, Co. Limerick. \n\nCharles Gallagher\, CE IHFA with Jimmy Hannan and grandchildren at the Open Day at Lisnalty \n\nThis was a triple celebration in that the Association was celebrating its Golden Jubilee\, the Lisnalty herd was celebrating 50 years since its establishment and Jimmy and Marie Hannan who founded the herd were celebrating 50 years of married bliss. \nThe herd is now managed by their son Paul with brother John managing the beef and suckler unit. \nWhen it comes to writing the history of IHFA no doubt the Jubilee anniversary celebratory National Open day will be recalled in the annals of the times. \nA large crowd well in excess of 4\,000 were in attendance with dairy farmers travelling from every corner of the country\, Northern Ireland and the UK. \nThe atmosphere was electric with a great sense of excitement amongst dairy farmers that they now have freedom to milk and expand their herds with the abolition of milk quotas. The mood was quite uplifting despite the downward pressure on milk prices. The evidence for this was recognised in the sales ring when the cream of the Lisnalty young stock sold for an average of €3\,000. \nThe general crowd were awe struck at the beautiful setting and general neat layout of paddocks\, farm roadways and the yard which looked splendid. The day held out dry despite the rain of the previous day \n \nRichard Whelan\, Chairperson IHFA; Eamon O Cuiv\, TD; Ger Coughlan\, CEO Kerry Agri-Business; Peter Ging\, President IHFA and Charles Gallagher\, CE IHFA \n\n \nThree generations – Paul Hannan with son Billy and father Jimmy at their family farm Lisnalty for the IHFA National Open Day \n\nCharles Gallagher\, Chief Executive and Peter Ging\, President of IHFA welcomed everyone to the Open Day.\nThe official opening was performed by Ger Coughlan\, regional manager of Kerry Co-op agri division who were the main sponsors of the day. Ger emphasised the commitment of the Co-Op to dairy expansion in the area and that the Hannan’s were loyal and committed milk producers\, farming to a very high standard. Jimmy had put in place a solid foundation for the herd with John and Paul building on that solid foundation. \nThe event was blessed by Fr. Mike O’Shea. \nOther dignitaries included; Richard Jones\, CEO Holstein UK\, Jimy Hull –Fortland herd & former President of Holstein UK\, John Martin-field officer HUKNI. \nAlso in attendance were TD’S Eamonn O’ Cuiv and Niall Collins. \nEveryone received a great welcome and there were no end of refreshments\, teas and coffee’s available all day. It was a great family day out where old friends and new could renew acquaintances in a relaxed atmosphere with entertainment provided by the Unity Gospel Choir. \nThe local ladies from Carnane National school were very busy serving refreshments with many compliments on the friendly & efficient service. The ice cream stall was a popular attraction throughout the day with all proceeds donated to Cystic Fibrosis\, a very worthy charity. The volunteers and good causes involved on the day are thankful to IHFA and the Hannans for their support. \nInter Club Stock Judging Finals\nThe serious business of the day was the Interclub stock judging\, YMA stock Judging\, Macra stock judging and presentation of the National Herds Competition winners. \n \nPaul and Jimmy Hannan of Lisnalty with Judges Mike Gould\, Woodmarsh Herd Shropshire\, Des Frawley\, Coolstar Herd\, Limerick and Rickey Barrett\, Lauelelm Herd\, Cork and Margaret Murphy. Lissaniskey\, Upton\, Cork. \n\nI wish to thank Mike Gould-Woodmarsh herd\, Shropshire UK\, Des Frawley- Coolstar Herd\, Co Limerick and Ricky Barrett- Laurelelm herd\, Co Cork for officiating as the master judges for the Senior stock judging. \n \nMervyn Kearney\, Palliskenry\, Co. Limerick\, reason giving judge at the IHFA Open Day \n\nI also wish to thank Margaret Murphy and Mervyn Kearney who officiated at the YMA stock judging. John O Connor\, Ballykennedy herd and Dermot Ryan\, Sallybank herd who took the reasons for placings of the cows for Macra. \nThe judges were wholesome in their praise of the teams of cows for the judging. They were hard working farmer cows with dairy strength\, width of rump and excellent functionality with Feet& Legs and udders to match. They were the type of cows that any dairy farmer would like to be milking\, sound in every feature. \nAt the end of the National stock judging competition Paul presented the cows from the top families. All present were seriously impressed with the cows.This was reflected in the prices paid for young stock bred from these cow families later in the evening. \n \nGer Coughlan\, CEO of Kerry Agri-Business receiving a presentation from Peter Ging\, President of IHFA \n\nI wish to thank the sponsors\nMain sponsors on the day were Kerry Co Op who sponsored the Interclub stock judging\, Greenvale who sponsored the National Herds Competition\, FBD Insurance who sponsored the Gold & Diamond awards and Volac who sponsored YMA. Agri Aware generously supplied prize packs to the U12’s. \n \nRepresentatives of Roches Feeds\, sponsor of the 18-26 Inter-club Stockjudging at the IHFA National Open Day \n\nAssociate sponsors included Roches Feeds\, AIB Bank\, ESB Networks\, Delaval\, Crecora Mills\, Mid West Veterinary\, Munster AI. \nRichard Whelan\, Chairman of IHFA thanked the Hannans for a wonderful day and thanked everyone for attending. \nPaul Hannan thanked his parents for all their help \,support and guidance down the years. He thanked IHFA staff and Chief Executive\, the volunteers that helped\, the Limerick and Clare club\, the caterers\, Carnane National school\, Unity choir and all the sponsors in making it such a special day. \nCharles Gallagher\, Chief Executive of IHFA thanked the Hosts\, Sponsors\, Press\, local clubs\, IHFA staff\, YMA\, stewards\, and everyone who helped to make the day such a success. \nThe Open Day was well attended by milk producers\, pedigree breeders\, trade\, farm organizations\, Macra na Feirme\, Teagasc personnel and the Agri –media. \nSeventy commercial firms and organisations had trade stands. These included sponsors Kerry Coop\, Greenvale\, FBD Insurance\, AIB\, ESB Networks\, Delaval\, Roches Feeds\, Volac\, Munster AI and Crecora mills. \nAmong the trade stands were ABS Ireland\, Alltech\, Animax\, Bank Of Ireland\, Dairymaster\, Agri Needs\, Dovea\, Eurogene\, HUK\, Lely Robotics\, World Wide Sires\, Norbrook\, Packo Fullwood. \n \nPeter Ging\, President IHFA\, represents FBD\, sponsors of the Gold & Diamond Awards with winners John Moroney\, Drumcliffe\, Billy Connor\, Ballyroon and Tommy Screene\, Windfield \n\nPresentations\nIHFA competitions included National Herds competition (winter & spring calving -under and over 70 categories)\, and National Stock judging (under 18 plus 18-26 age group)\, all attracted huge interest as did the EBI and the Gold and Diamond awards. \nI wish to thank Liam Curran\, Bayvilla herd \, Co Waterford for judging the National Herds Competition. This competition is sponsored by Greenvale animal feeds. \n \nRichard Claxton\, Richvale Herd\, receives a presentation from IHFA President Peter Ging for the Judges Recognitions Award for Clean & Safe Farm \n\nThe Judges Recognition award is a new element introduced to the Competition this year\, awarded to Richard & Valerie Claxton\, Ballyroan\, Co. Laois in recognition for their safe\, neat and tidy farmyard. \nLisnalty Celebration Sale\nFull Clearance with an average of €3000 At IHFA Open Day! \nAs part of the IHFA Open Day events on farm\, a special sale of 33 deep pedigreed young heifers took place representing the best cow families in the Lisnalty Herd. The first calf was sold by the family with proceeds going to Mid West Cancer. \nAll in all an excellent trade! \nCharles Gallagher \nChief Executive.
URL:https://www.ihfa.ie/events-cal/report-ihfa-national-open-day-2015-at-lisnalty/
CATEGORIES:National Holstein Friesian Open Day
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SUMMARY:All Welcome to Windfield on the 6th of July
DESCRIPTION:The Irish Holstein Friesian Association National Open Day is taking place on Wednesday 6th of July at 12noon. The host farmers this year are the Tommy & Orla Screene and family of Windfield Holsteins\, Menlough\, Ballinasloe\, Co. Galway . \nThe Windfield herd is made up of 65 pedigree registered Holstein Friesian cows with a further 60 young stock registered under the Windfield prefix. \nThe Screene family have been farming in the townland of Windfield since the 1890’s with the present grazing platform for the cows on part of the old Jameson Estate. Tommy’s father JP commenced commercial milk supply production in 1979 and Tommy began farming in Windfield from 1997. Milk recording and grading up began simultaneously in 1999\, Tommy saw milk recording as essential to developing the potential of his cows and grading up as providing certified proof of both the breeding and production of those cows\, thus adding value to the business especially when selling stock. \nAI has been used from the beginning and 100% AI usage is still being maintained. Careful Sire Selection aligned with regular Type Classification has delivered for Windfield cattle both in terms of Production and functions Type. \n\n \nWindfield Dodge Irene VG88 \n\nCurrently the Herd’s average yield is 1870galls. 3.83%BF & 3.50%PR. On Conformation there are 26 EX\, 34 VG\, 5 GP animals following the most recent Classification inspection. \nThe IHFA National Open Day is the highlight event for dairy farmers and their families. Activities on the day will include inter-club and Macra stock judging\, a talk on the animals of the Windfield Herd\, a young stock sale\, workshops and demonstrations\, prize giving\, trade stands displays from across the agri-industry and activities for children. \nIt is a free event and all are welcome. For more information\, go to www.ihfa.ie\, call 023-8833443 or visit the IHFA Facebook page. \nThe IHFA National Open Day is a great day out for farmers and their families. It is the top date for the diary of any pedigree dairy enthusiast and an event not to be missed. \nWe look forward to seeing you at Windfield on the 6th of July!!! \nDirections \nFrom the M6 Dublin/Galway motorway take exit 17 for Athenry. Signs from Athenry\, Tuam and Mountbellew. \nGPS: +53° 26’ 19.90”\, -8° 38’ 13.36” \n \nYoung stock sale catalogue can be viewed HERE \nView a short film on Winfield Holsteins HERE
URL:https://www.ihfa.ie/events-cal/all-welcome-to-windfield-on-the-6th-of-july/
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SUMMARY:Open Day – Herds Competition & Stock Judging Results 2018
DESCRIPTION:Open Day – Herds Competition & Stock Judging Results 2018\nInterclub Stock Judging Results 2018 – Sponsored by McAuley Feeds \n\n\n \n\nLimerick Clare Club Stock Judging team of Jane Hannon\, Clare Hannon and Amy O’Donovan who came 1st in the Under 18 Inter-club Stock Judging sponsored by McAuley Feeds\, represented by Louis McAuley\n\n\n\n \n\nBreffni Oriel Club Stock Judging team of Ryan Greenan\, Dean McCoy and Mark McCoy who came 2nd in the Under 18 Inter-club Stock Judging sponsored by McAuley Feeds\, represented by Louis McAuley\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n•••••••••••\n\nOver 27 Years\n1. Limerick / Clare Derek Frawley\, John Curtin\, Mike McNamara\n2. Nth Ireland John Patterson\, William Patton\, Sam McCormick\n3. Breffni / Oriel Seamus Shannon\, Kenneth Boyd\, Seamus Gunn\nHighest Individual: Daniel Curtin (Kerry) \n18 – 26 Years\n1. Laois / Offaly William Neville\, Ethan Keena\, Ashling Neville\n2. Kerry Jack Goulding\, Padraig Broderick\, Christopher Heffernan\n3. Carlow / Kilkenny Simon Lanigan\, Fabienne Jacobs\, Doireann Mulhall\nHighest Individual: Leslie Draper (Cork) \nUnder 18 Years\n1. Limerick / Clare Jane Hannan\, Claire Hannan\, Aimee O’Donovan\n2. Breffni / Oriel Ryan Greenan\, Deane McCoy\, Mark McCoy\n3. Galway Megan Boal\, Sarah O’Grady\, Aoibheann Screene\nHighest Individual: Sean Gerard Walsh (Kildare) \nNational Herds Competition 2018 – sponsored by Greenvale Animal Feeds \n\n\n \n\nKevin Graham\, Greenvale\, official sponsors of the IHFA National Herds Competition with winners of the Spring Section – Noel Kehoe\, Cathu Herd\, Co. Wexford (3rd)\, Henry O’Keeffe\, Radney Herd\, Co. Cork (2nd) and Margaret and Michael Laffan\, Everground Herd\, Co. Limerick (1st) with Peter Kennelly\, IHFA President\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n••••••\n\nOver 80 Section\n1. Rickey Barrett\, Laurelelm Herd\, Co. Cork\n2. Brochan & Joseph Cocoman\, Kilwarden Herd\, Co. Kildare\n3. Aidan and Sally Ann Frawley\, Ballytigue Herd\, Co. Limerick\nEBI Award: Kevin & Martina Flynn\, Reary HErd\, Co. Laois \nUnder 80 Section\n1. Philip & Linda Jones\, Hallow Holsteins\, Co. Wexford\n2. Dermot Jackson\, Borkilbeg Herd\, Co. Wicklow\n3. John & Eoin Horgan\, Coshma Herd\, Co. Limerick\nEBI Award: Noel O’Donovan\, Ringleader Herd\, Co. Cork \nSpring Section\n1. Michael & Margaret Laffan\, Everground Herd\, Co. Limerick\n2. Henry & Liam O’Keeffe\, Radney HErd\, Co. Cork\n3. Noel & Michael Kehoe\, Cathu Herd\, Co. Wexford\nEBI Award: Henry & Liam O’Keeffe\, Rdney Herd\, Co. Cork & Michael Kiernan\, Knockcais Herd\, Co. Meath \nJudge’s Choice Award\n1. Brochan & Joseph Cocoman\, Kilwarden Herd\, Co. Kildare\n2. Philip & Linda Jones\, Hallow Holsteins\, Co. Wexford\n3. Tony & Paul Daly\, Curtles Herd\, Co. Meath \nJudge’s Recognition Award\nMichael & Noreen Maunsell\, Maunsell Herd\, Co. Kerry
URL:https://www.ihfa.ie/events-cal/open-day-herds-competition-stock-judging-results-2018/
CATEGORIES:National Holstein Friesian Open Day
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SUMMARY:IHFA National Open Day – Celebratory Sale Report
DESCRIPTION:IHFA National Open Day – Celebratory Sale Report\nOldrose Open Day Sale Report – Celebratory sale of the Oldrose youngstock on the unique occassion of hosting IHFA National Open Day. \n \nA presentation to the Collins family in honour of their hosting the IHFA National Open Day. L-r: Leo Jnr and Aisling Colllins\, Peter Ging\, IHFA Chairperson; Leo Snr and Patricia Collins and Charles Gallagher IHFA CE. The IHFA National Open Day was held on the Collins farm\, Oldrose Herd\, Co. Meath and was sponsored by McAuley Feeds. (Photo: Maria Kelly\, www.mariakellyphotographylivestock.com) \n\nThe Oldrose Open Day sale in conjunction with the hosting of the IHFA National Open Day saw a buoyant trade with 35 lots forward on the day. Hosts Leo Collins Senior and Junior & family offered the very best youngstock that would have been retained in the herd except for the proud occassion of hosting the IHFA National Open Day. The herd is built mainly on home-bred cow families with some choice purchases of select cow families made along the way. \nCurrent herd average is 9\,540 kgs milk\, 4.83 % Fat\, 3.26 % Protein (305 days). \nSires featuring in the pedigrees include some of the top International sires such as Mogul\, Montross\, Mardi Gras\, Deman\, Rambo\, Kingboy\, Diamondback. \nThe sale averaged €2\,170 with a clearance rate of 80 %. Some sales were concluded post auction which would increases the clearance rate. \nSome of the top prices includes;\nOldrose Rambo Torch (Lot 16) sold for €3\,750\nPotential 9 generations of VG/EX from the renowned Torch family – Monamore. Her dam has averaged over 9\,000 kgs in her first 3 lactations to date. A stylish September born heifer sired by OCD Kingboy Rambo. \nOldrose Dynamite Nora (Lot 12) sold for €3\,400\nBred from three generations of 3.60 % Protein. From the home bred Nora family having high components and backed by four generations of VG/EX dams. Due to calve in August she carries a PD to Mogul (sexed). Her impressive sire stack reads Ked Juror x Champion x Samuelo x Stonewall x Pellerat Dynamite. \nOldrose McDougal Deirdre (Lot 6) sold for €3\,200\nChampion at the recent Fingal Show this heifer generated a lot of excitement in the ring. Her Dam Oldrose Dynamite Deirdre recently classified VG85\, she has produced over 9\,000 kgs milk in her first two lactations. Born in October she could possibly feature among the contenders in the forthcoming YMA National Calf show. \nOldrose Shottle Hazel 1 (Lot 10) sold for €3\,100\nA family favourite this Shottle daughter is from the Hazel family. She has a PD to Mogul with an expected September calving date. Her Dam is considered to be one of the very best cows ever milked at Oldrose. She is classified EX93 4E and has completed eight lactations with over 5\,500 kgs milk solids produced in her lifetime. \nOldrose Goldday Beatrice (Lot 9) sold for €2\,850 \nOldrose Gillespy Babs (Lot 11) sold for €2\,700\nDam and Grand Dam both had Protein to 3.60 % with Grand Dam Oldrose Rhonda Babs producing 10\,340 kgs milk 4.99 % Fat\, 3.61% Protein in her 4th lactation. \nOldrose Gillespy Ethna 2 (Lot 23) sold for €2\,600. \nOldrose Goldday Peach (Lot 8) sold for €2\,600. \nOldrose Zelgadis Camelia (Lot 22) sold for €2\,400. \nOldrose Dominant Red Idealen Red (Lot 24) sold for €2\,200. She carries a PD to Mogul and has an expected calving date of September. \nAlso sold for €2\,200 was Oldrose Goldday Nancy (Lot 25) and Oldrose Goldday Deirdre (Lot 19). \nThe sale was conducted by Taaffe Auctions. \n 
URL:https://www.ihfa.ie/events-cal/ihfa-national-open-day-celebratory-sale-report/
CATEGORIES:National Holstein Friesian Open Day
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SUMMARY:IHFA AGM 2020
DESCRIPTION:The IHFA AGM 2020 took place on Wednesday September 2nd . \nDue to the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing National restrictions on gatherings and guidelines as to group sizes permitted at events\, the AGM was held later in the year and under constricted parameters. \nIt was an audio-enabled AGM whereby members had the opportunity to dial in remotely via telephone\, to hear an audio of proceedings. \n\n \nPJ Kelly \n\nPJ Kelly from the West Midlands club was elected as IHFA President. \nPJ and wife Ann & family operate the Rahanine herd\, located close to Rochfortbridge\, Co. Westmeath. \nPJ was proposed for the position\, the highest office\, by his fellow West Midlands club member Graeme Taylor. Graeme hailed PJ’s lifelong contribution to the club and also noted the on-going stellar participation and contribution from all the Kelly family. \n\n \nPresident PJ Kelly with Graeme Taylor and Dee Toal \n\nDeirdre Toal seconded PJ’s nomination for President. Deirdre recounted her personal experience of involvement in the West Midlands club from a young age\, an experience which she said was enhanced very positively by encouragement from PJ and others. Deirdre also saluted the high regard and esteem in which PJ is held in as a Judge throughout the country. Deirdre said that PJ has been invited by numerous clubs to judge both field evenings and herds competitions over the years and this bodes well for his term as President. Deirdre congratulated PJ\, Ann and family. \n\n \nPresident PJ Kelly with IHFA Chairperson Peter Ging and CE Charles Gallagher \n\nAddressing the AGM after he was elected\, PJ thanked his fellow West Midlands club members\, his proposer Graeme and seconder Deirdre. He thanked his wife Ann and family for their invaluable support and encouragement. PJ said that he was both humbled and honoured to accept the position of President. In conclusion he thanked and saluted outgoing President Patrick Gaynor for his unstinting service\, commenting on the tireless efforts of both Patrick and wife Mary in attending so many National and club events the length and breadth of the country throughout the year. \nRichard Whelan from the North Eastern club was elected to the position of President Elect on the proposal of Leo Nulty and this was seconded by Peter Ging. \nRichard thanked his fellow club members for the proposal and he thanked his proposer and seconder for their kind words. In accepting the nomination Richard said that he was humbled to be put forward for the role. \n\n \nPresident PJ Kelly with outgoing President Patrick Gaynor \n\nHe congratulated PJ Kelly on his election as President. Richard thanked Patrick Gaynor for his stellar term as IHFA President. He also thanked Patrick’s wife Mary and all the Gaynor family for their unstinting work and support on many fronts of Pedigree breeding including their work and support for Emerald Expo\, Virginia Show and the Baileys Champion cow\, their local Breffni Oriel Holstein Friesian breeders club and YMA involvement. \nThe AGM also recorded the election of new board members; Leo Collins Junior (North Eastern club)\, Joe Doran (Kildare club) and Tommy Cahill (Galway club). \nYou can read the CE Report from the AGM here. The venue for the AGM was the Mullingar Park Hotel\, Mullingar\, Co. Westmeath.
URL:https://www.ihfa.ie/events-cal/ihfa-agm-2020/
CATEGORIES:IHFA AGM
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SUMMARY:25th IHFA National Holstein Friesian Open Day – Report
DESCRIPTION:25th IHFA National Holstein Friesian Open Day – Report\n\n \nThe sales ring at Crossnacole \n\nBreeders from across the country flocked to Crossnacole Holsteins in Co. Wicklow for what promised to be an occasion to savour. They certainly were not disappointed. The farm yard layout\, the overall presentation\, attention to detail and the quality of the cows that would compare with any herd worldwide in a beautiful setting with the backdrop of Sliabh Donard. \nEveryone was warmly welcomed with refreshments laid on for young and old. \nThis was the 25th anniversary of the National Open day hosted on that inaugural occasion by Crossnacole Holsteins. The herd has evolved over the 25 years\, originally a herd of Friesians graded up from homebred cow families to a Holstein Herd built on International cow families through the purchase of Embryos mainly from North America with some purchase from France and at home. \nMichael Phelan\, Manager of the Agri-Division at Connolly Redmills officially opened the event. As main sponsors of the event he wished Victor and IHFA a successful day. Connolly Redmills through their local branch Morrins have a long association with supplying feed to the Crossnacole herd. \nThe programme of events included the Inter club stockjuding.\nSpectators were in awe at the quality of the 22 cows in the ring. Comments such as “if you saw 22 cows of this calibre at Emerald Expo\, Tullamore or the Dairy show it would be the talk of the show\,especially when they were all bred and supplied from the one herd” \nThe Master Judges John Barrett-Laurelmore\, Garry Hurley-Clonpaddin\, Garry Jones- Hallow and Izzy Jones-Knowlesmere who judged the under 12 YMA were fulsome in their praise of the stock and the overall presentation. \nI wish to thank all our judges including Diarmud Murphy-Lissaniskey for taking the reasons for the under 18 section\, also John Joe Doyle –Kiltrea and Enda Jordan-Vinegar Hill for judging the Macra. \nPrizes were presented to the winning teams by Connolly Redmills and FBD\, sponsors. Full results HERE \nI wish to thank all our sponsors including Volac who sponsored the YMA and Glanbia –Consumer foods who helped sponsor the catering. \nDonations were made to Downe Syndrome Ireland and Baltinglass Nursing home who were the designated charities. \nI wish to thank the local club members who helped with the training of the cows\, stewards and all who helped in any way. I wish to thank Eric and Richard who were always on hand and made everything possible. \nI also wish to thank all the IHFA staff both office and field for their help and support. \nFinally I wish to thank Victor for being such a marvellous host. \nDignitaries present included IHFA President Kathleen Watson Recently elected President of Holstein UK\, David Perry and his wife Beatrice\, Killane Herd\, Northern Ireland\, were also in attendance. \nNational Herds Competition:\nPrizes were also presented to the National Herds competition winners. I wish to thank Greenvale for sponsoring this competition over many years. \nI also wish to thank our Judge Paul Hannan of the Lisnalty herd for taking the week off from his busy schedule to judge this prestigious competition. \nFull results can be found HERE. \nCelebration Sale\nAs part of the IHFA National Open Day a special sale offering the very best young stock from the top cow families is a traditional feature. Victor commented that he was preparing for this celebration for the last five years\, flushing the top families. 15 members of the prolific Paradise family were on offer. The sale provided an opportunity to acquire a member of these deep pedigreed heifers from renowned cow families. \nThere were 53 lots on offer with two remaining unsold. Very brisk trade with an Average price €2600. \nTop price Lot 32 €6\,500 – An Atwood from the Fame family tracing back to the Moralta Inspiration Fame-Potential 5 generations EX with exceptional udder promise. \nLot 8 €5\,000 – An Atwood from the Paradise family\,3rd Dam is the renowned Dundee Precious.\nLot 12 –  Crossnacole McCutchen Precious sold for €4\,000\nLot 24 – Crossnacole Uno Amy sold for €4\,000\nLot 23 – Crossnacole Doorman Chastity sold for €3\,800\nLot 29 – Crossnacole Attwood Precious 4 ET sold for €3\,500\nLot 4 – Crossnacole McCutchen Larissa sold for €3\,400\nLot 9 – Crossnacole Beemer Precious sold for €3\,400\nLot 18 – Crossnacole Doorman Apple sold for €3\,400\nLot 13 – Crossnacole McCutchen Andrea sold for €3\,200\nLot 14 – Crossnacole Brokaw Alania – €3\,100\nLot 40 – Crossnacole D Back Precious 3 – €3\,100\nLot 16 – Crossnacole Atwood Andrea – €3\,000\nLot 19 – Crossnacole Durbin Lina – €3\,000\nLot 31 – Crossnacole Kingboy Fame – €3\,000 \nCrossnacole Holsteins Herd Factfile:\nHerd Size: 140 cows\nOutput: 1.4m litres sold in 2016. 500 gls (2\,250 l) per day Liquid contract. The herd has won the Kildare Club quality milk award on many occasions.\nLand base: 126 acres home farm with 60 acres rented for young stock and 20 acres Maize on contract.\nFeeding: Max use of grazed grass\, Turnout 17th March\, out by night from 10th April. Housed by Mid October.\nTMR: Grass Silage\, Maize\, Brewers\, treated grain plus concentrates fed to yield in the parlour. Quality grass silage is key. The herd has won the Kildare Club silage competition on many occasions.\nBreeding Policy: Medium sized\, balanced capacious cows to consume large volume of roughage. Flushes 8 to 10 animals per year.\nLabour: The herd is managed by Victor and his nephew Richard\, additional casual labour is used at peak demand times.\nCurrent Sires in use: Doorman\, Atwood\, Goldchip\, Diamondback\, Solomon\, Kingboy\, Beemer\, Mogul\, Flame .\nHerd Achievements: RDS Champion\, Baileys Champion\, Tullamore Champion\, Exhibitor bred Champion National Dairy show\, Premier Bull sale Champion &Reserve\, National Herds Competition winner. Kildare club successes.\nServices: IHFA Registration & Classification. Teagasc Adviser Paul Keogh. \nVictor is a keen showman and stockman\, his skills are very much recognized as he is a judge both on the home circuit IHFA panel and on the European judges’ panel \nThe herd was built on initial purchases from renowned cow families across the country and Northern Ireland as well as grading up the best cow families in the existing commercial herd.\nFarming a limited land base meant that the cows had to deliver high production with excellent functionality in udders and legs and feet. \nThe herd has progressed in terms of production and type and has grown to 140 Holstein Friesian pedigree registered cows delivering 1.4 m gallons of mainly liquid milk to Glanbia Co-op in 2016. \nVictor Comments “Investing in top cow families mainly from North America and some from Europe through the purchase of embryos as the pathway to deliver progress. The herd is now a closed herd except for the purchase of select embryos.” \nThe herd profile reads like the “Who’s Who” of world renowned cow families. Precious\, Truey\, Lady\, Roxy\, Lulu\, Vixan\, Fame\, Chastity\, Allie\, Apple Red\, Hermina. \nThe Precious family tracing back to the Paradise cow is a favourite of Victors with 46 female members registered. Crossnacole Dundee Precious EX92 is dry and on a continuous flush programme. She is a granddaughter of the Integrity Paradise cow \nThis is a prolific family having bred two EX second calvers. She has bred six sisters calved in the herd\, all scored VG 85 to 87 points. Her Daughter Crossnacole Precious Gold EX92 by Goldwyn was a class winner at the RUAS Winter Fair 2014 and National Dairy show 2013. \nHer other daughter Crossnacole Shottle Precious EX 92 on her 3rd lactation.She is the dam of Atwood Precious fresh on her 3rd-Classified EX second calver in 2016. \n“The herd is backboned by these cow families carefully selected to deliver in terms of functionality\, quality and efficiency of yields. As breeders we are well aware it is cow families that transmit generation after generation. I view cow type and functionality as critical for overall performance in allowing for genetic potential to be expressed and realised. My breeding policy is for medium sized\, balanced\, capacious cows with the ability to consume large volumes of roughage. \n90% of the herd is now classified to VG/EX Conformation\, the top two grades of the IHFA Classification scoring system \nI make maximum use of grazed grass with buffer feeding for peak yield. Turnout in the spring is usually March 17th with cows out night & day by April 10th. Winter housing usually occurs in mid-October. I place high priority on making quality silage\, realising its vital role in herd nutrition throughout the winter diet. The TMR fed consists of grass silage\, maize silage\, whole beet\, brewers grains with concentrate fed to yield in the parlour”. \nExhibiting at local and national shows\, National Herds Competition and participating in the Slaney and Kildare Club events brought success and recognition for the herd. The herd won the medium section in the Bord Bainne herd’s competition six times in a row and again winning the large herd section in 2006 IHFA National Herds Competition. The farm also won the Development Farmer of the Year in 1991 as well as other successes including;\n• RDS Spring Show Champion\n• Baileys Champion Cow\n• Tullamore National Livestock Show Champion\n• National Dairy Show Exhibitor Bred Champion
URL:https://www.ihfa.ie/events-cal/25th-ihfa-national-holstein-friesian-open-day-report/
CATEGORIES:National Holstein Friesian Open Day
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SUMMARY:IHFA National Open Day 2019 at Radney Herd
DESCRIPTION:IHFA National Open Day 2019 at Radney Herd\nInter-Club Stock Judging 2019 – sponsored by Kerry Agribusiness and Roches Feeds \n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n••••\n\nOver 27 years\n1. Kerry – Emer Kennelly\, Daniel Curtin\, Kieran Savage\n2. Breffni Oriel – Trevor Williamson\, Andrew Gilliand\, Karl Colton\n3. Carlow Kilkenny – Padraic Murphy\, Eamon Coleman\, Aileen Murphy\nHighest Individual: Karl Colton (Breffni Oriel) \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n••••\n\n18 – 16 years\n1. Kerry – Jack Goulding\, Padraic Broderick\, Katie Kenneally\n2. North Eastern – Jack Mennis\, Mathew Flanagan\, Thea Flanagan\n3. Carlow Kilkenny – Simon Lanigan\, Doirean Mulhall\, Fabian Jacob\nHighest Individual: Michael Healy (Galway) & Jack Goulding (Kerry) \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n••••\n\n12 – 18 years\n1. Cork – Sarah Shannon\, Gabby Nagle\, Donncha Lynch\n2. Galway – Sarah Grady\, Aoibhinn Screene\, Stephen Laffey\n3. Kerry – Muiris Harty\, Ronan O’Mahony\, Oisin Cronin\nHighest Individual: Sarah Grady (Galway) \n  \nNational Herds Competition 2019 – sponsored by Greenvale Animal Feeds\n\n \nNational Herds competition judging week\, June 2019 \n\nOver 80 Herd\n1. Brochan & Joseph Cocoman\, Kilwarden Herd\, Co. Kildare\n2. Aidan & Sally Frawley\, Ballytigue Herd\, Co. Limerick\n3. John Barrett Jnr\, Laurelmore Herd\, Co. Cork \nUnder 80 Herd\n1. Dermot Jackson\, Borkilbeg Herd\, Co. Wicklow\n2. Damian Wynne\, Rowantree Herd\, Co. Cavan\n3. Robert and Sylvia Helen\, Eedy Herd\, Co. Cork \nSpring Herd\n1. Brian Kenneally\, Bessborough Herd\, Co. Kilkenny\n2. Henry & Liam O’Keeffe\, Radney Herd\, Co. Cork\n3. James Egan\, Tobermartin Herd\, Co. Kerry \nJudges Choice Award\n1. Dermot Jackson\, Borkilbeg Herd\, Co. Wicklow\n2. Aidan & Sally Frawley\, Ballytigue Herd\, Co. Limerick\n3. Micheal Spillane\, Mountian Herd\, Co. Tipperary \nJudges Recognition Award\nMichael & Elizabeth McNamara\, Barna Herd\, Co. Cork \nEBI Awards\nEBI Herd Award – Brendan Meade\, Stamullen Herd\, Co. Meath\nEBI Animal Award – Ballygown PKX 1160\, Seamus Knox\, Ballygown Herd\, Co. Kilkenny\nEBI Animal Award Classified VG/EX – Coolnahane GJM Ater VG85\, Elizabeth Lane\, Coolnahane Herd\, Co. Cork \nCelebration Sale of Young Stock\nThe sale’s top price was €3\,300. With 6 animals over €3\,000. Also there was a further 18 animals over €2\,500\, including 3 calves under 6 months. There was a 94% clearance for females. An exceptional sale average of €2\,000 was attained\, considering  20 of calves were under 6 months old. \nThe sale was conducted by Denis Barrett Auctioneer and sponsored by Roches Feeds
URL:https://www.ihfa.ie/events-cal/ihfa-national-open-day-2019-at-radney-herd/
CATEGORIES:National Holstein Friesian Open Day
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SUMMARY:IHFA National Open Day 2018 – Oldrose Herd
DESCRIPTION:IHFA National Open Day 2018 – Oldrose Herd\nTropical weather across the country swell the crowds at the IHFA National Open Day!\nThe IHFA National Open Day is now established as a prominent event in the agri-calendar\, where Holstein Friesian breeders\, dairy farmers and industry from across the country attend. The event is a major shop window to showcase breed genetic diversity\, variation and efficiency of performance. Staging the Open Day on different host herds across the country every year helps demonstrate breed performance across diverse farming systems. \nIn excess of 2\,000 people travelled to county Meath and the to Oldrose Herd of the Collins family who were hosting this year’s event. The farm was a sea of colour and looked splendid in the tropical sunshine. Luscious grass was available for the cows as the Collins are excellent grassland enthusiasts\, however we could see that the drought conditions were starting to affect re growths. \nEveryone was warmly welcomed by the family with refreshments\, copious amount of sandwiches and treats for all visitors. The charity Down Syndrome Ireland were busy serving ice creams with all donations deeply appreciated. Cold bottles of water were on hand at various stations as the temperatures climbed to 28 degrees Celsius. The local voluntary group Ardcath & Clonalvy First Responders\, consisting of volunteers from the surrounding parishes had a prominent presence with the aim of increasing awareness around remedial action in the event of medical emergency situations. This cause was well received by those in attendance since such situations are very real to all especially rural communities. Donations in lieu of the refreshments provided on the day were in aid of this voluntary group\, of which Patricia Collins is an active member. \nThe official opening was performed by Helen McEntee\, Minister for European Affairs and TD for Meath East. Helen stressed the importance of such events to the rural economy and complimented IHFA\, the Collins family and members of the North Eastern Club for organising such a splendid event. \nOther dignitaries in attendance were a delegation from the Government of Egypt including Dr. Mona Mehrez\, Vice Minister for Agriculture; Dr. Ghanem\, Veterinary Officerand accompanied by personnel from DAFM\, Bord Bia and the Irish Embassy – Mostafa Hassanien\, Egyptian Embassy Dublin; Vincent Herlihy\, Deputy Head of Mission with the Irish Embassy based in Cairo; David Butler\, Director of Sustainable Food Systems Ireland and Claudia Saumell\, Africa Manager\, Bord Bia. \nOne of the objectives of the delegation is to agree a Health Certificate between Ireland and Egypt for export of dairy stock. It is not possible to export animals without this Health Certificate. This visit by the delegates is only the first step in the export process\, serving as an insight to the Irish industry. The delegation were impressed with what they saw during the course of their visit. \nAmong the many dignitaries were Wilbert Rankin\, President of Holstein Northern Ireland and Charles Weir\, Chairman. John Martin their Field Officer\, was also in attendance with a well honed team for the Inter-club Open Stock Judging. \nPeter Kennelly\, President of IHFA \, Peter Ging\, Chairman along with Chief Executive Charles Gallagher welcomed everyone as proceedings got under way with the Inter-club Stock Judging. \nThe Master Judges were Tom Kelly\, Monamore herd; Dessie Dunleavy\, former manager of the Moneymore herd; Michael Maunsell\, Maunsell herd and Eamonn McLoughney\, Ballythomas herd who judged the Under 12 YMA section. They were fulsome in their praise of the stock and overall presentation as the cows were paraded in front of a very enthusiastic audience. \nLeo Collins Jnr gave a commentary on all the stock. A key trait running through the herd was the performance of the cows coupled with longevity over six and seven lactations. \nCurrent herd average is 9\,540kgs milk\, 4.83% fat\, 3.26% protein (305 days). Farming near Balgeeth\, Ardcath\, the Collins family milk 200 pedigree registered Holstein Friesian cows. Leo Collins Snr and his wife Patricia established the Oldrose prefix in 1976. The top Friesian lines were used in the early days and some select purchases of pedigree stock from local herds helped put a solid base in place. Holstein lines were then used in the following years\, helping to drive increased output. Leo & Patricia have five sons; James\, Eoin\, Leo and Brian. They were all in attendance helping out in getting the farm yard in ship shape. \nLeo junior returned home to the farm in 2003. He is married to Aisling and they have two daughters Saoirse and Eilish. \nThe main sponsor was McAuley Feeds\, a local miller supplying feed to the Oldrose herd. It is a third-generation family owned and operated business. David McAuley on behalf of the company addressed the crowd and said that the Collins farm were one of their first customers when his father set up the business. He was fulsome in his praise of the sheer professionalism of the day and his association with the Oldrose Herd. He\, along with his brother Louis\, presented the prizes for the Inter-club Stock Judging . \nI wish to thank all the judges who included Stephen Nagle\, Landmark Herd\, who was the reason giving judge for YMA and Pat Tuite\, Maurill Herd and John O’Dea former manager of Clongowes who were the Macra judges. \nI wish to thank all our sponsors\, McAuley Feeds\, Greenvale\, AIB\, Drogheda Milk Producers\, FBD Insurance\, Farm Relief Services\, Glanbia\, Volac and Westgate Veterinary Services. \nAgri Aware attended with their Family Farm. This is a novel attraction for young children to view the display of small animals; piglets\, lambs\, chicks etc and also provided a practical demo on butter making. There was a diverse trade stand display featuring products and services on the market place. \nI wish to thank those who helped train and led the cows on the day\, all the stewards\, local club members\, those that helped with the parking\, and IHFA staff. \nFinally I wish to thank the Collins family for being such marvellous hosts. \nNational Herds Competition:\nThe results of the National Herds Competition were announced with beautiful prizes sponsored by Greenvale Animal Feeds\, for which I am greatly thankful. \nI wish to thank Mark Logan\, Clandeboye Estates\, Northern Ireland\, who visited and judged 38 herds across the country. \nCelebration sale:\nThe Oldrose Open Day Sale in conjunction with the hosting of the IHFA National Open Day saw a buoyant trade with 35 lots forward on the day. Hosts Leo Collins Snr and Jnr & family offered the very best young stock that would have been retained in the herd except for the proud occasion of hosting the IHFA National Open Day. The herd is built mainly on home-bred cow families with some choice purchases of select cow families made along the way. \nSale averaged €2\,170 with 80% clearance. Further sales were concluded privately afterwards. \nOldrose Rambo Torch (Lot 16) made the top price selling for €3\,750 \nShe is a potential 9th generations of VG/EX from the renowned Torch family – Monamore. Her dam has averaged over 9\,000kgs in her first three lactations to date. A stylish September born heifer sired by OCD Kingboy Rambo.
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