2022 Holstein Australia Cow of the Year
Clydebank Allen Leonie-ET EX94-2E 6*
2022 Holstein Highlights in Ballarat
The 2022 Holstein Highlights Dinner was held on Wednesday, 14th September at the Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre.
The event was the first in-person Awards Dinner Holstein Australia has hosted in three years, so it was wonderful to see many familiar faces in the room to celebrate some of our best cows and breeders and their achievements.
The lead-up to the Holstein Highlights Dinner saw attendees treated to an on-farm visit at the Master Breeder 'Kelenmar' herd, hosted by Kerri Gallagher and family. This was followed by a visit to Trigg's Farm. Many thanks to Kerri and Trigg's Farm for hosting our group - we appreciate your efforts!
The Holstein Highlights Dinner provided a great opportunity for connection and celebration of the achievements of the past year - including the Young Breeder's School team who recently returned from Belgium.
The Holstein Australia Cow of the Year was announced - with Clydebank Allen Leonie-ET EX94-2E 6*, owned and bred by Ross and Linda Somerville of Clydebank Holsteins, being confirmed as the 2022 winner.
Acknowledgements of the latest recipients of the prestigious Master Breeder Award were presented. Congratulations to each of the recipients of this outstanding achievement. As you well know, obtaining a Master Breeder Award isn't something that happens overnight. A huge congratulations to each of the following Holstein Australia members:
Billabong (Afford Family)
Byrne Lea (Craig & Fiona Fisher)
Glyncol (Graeme, Helen & Gerard Collins)
Misty Brae (Gino & Mandy Pacciti)
Rockwella (Wes & Rita Hurrell)
Yelverdale (Robert & Ruth Poole and Andrew & Claire Jenkins)
Click here to read their stories and to celebrate this outstanding achievement.
Winners of the Semex/Holstein Australia All Australian Photographic competition - as announced at the Holstein Highlights Awards Dinner.
Congratulations to all winners and placegetters in these fiercely contested classes.
The quality throughout the Semex/Holstein Australia All Australian Photographic competition was strong from top to bottom and is a true credit to all owners and exhibitors.
*Full placings and photographs will be published in the Summer issue of the Holstein Journal.
All Australian Calf Class
Quality Ridge Sidekick Jane
Exhibitor: Quality Ridge Holsteins
Handler: Cooper Fisher
Senior Yearling (Under 15 mths)
Mario Park Chief Alicia-ET
Exhibitor: Cameron Yarnold
Senior Yearling (Over 15 mths)
Windy Vale Warrior Rose
Exhibitor: Declan Patten
2 Yr Old - In Milk (Under 30m)
Avonlea Kingdoc April
Exhibitor: JH & CJ Gardiner
2 Yr Old - In Milk (Over 30m)
Avonlea Crushabull Rosina-ET
Exhibitor: RK & JR Gordon
3 Year Old - In Milk
Quality Ridge 1stGrade Willa
Exhibitor: E, A & R Attenborough, Nathan Hart and Quality Ridge Holsteins
4 Year Old - In Milk
Glomar Hotline Sarah 6200
Exhibitor: R Johnston
5 Year Old - In Milk
Warramont Diamondback Fondue-ET
Exhibitor: N & M Wilkie and Simon Wilkie
6 Years & Over - In Milk
Clydevale Solomon Sunset-ET
Exhibitor: Clydevale Holsteins c/ Dee Family Trust