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Holstein Association USA is excited to report that 2012 was another solid year for U.S. Registered Holsteins and program activity, with interest in Registered Holstein cattle continuing to grow. Registrations at the end of last year totaled 362,669, up 2,520 from 2011. The Association identified 204,474 Holsteins last year through the Basic ID program, which is a stepping stone to … Read More

Congratulations to Brad Scott, of Moreno Valley, Calif.for being named the Holstein Foundation’s 2012 Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI) Distinguished Alumni Leader Award recipient! The Holstein Foundation recognizes one YDLI alum annually who has made notable contributions and utilized skills gained during their YDLI experience for the betterment of the dairy industry. Scott was a graduate of YDLI Class 3. … Read More

Holstein Association USA has added a new section to the web site, entitled “Holstein 101 – A Beginner’s Guide to Holstein Cattle.” Aimed at those with little or no exposure to Holstein cattle or the dairy industry, the web site features several tabbed sections to help people familiarize themselves with dairy cattle and the Holstein breed. To view the Holstein … Read More

Holstein Association USA now has the annual Pedigree Analysis of 2012 National Holstein Show Winners available on the Holstein Association USA web site. These lists are provided for showring enthusiasts and aspiring breeders, giving a closer look at the genetics behind the cattle that are receiving showring accolades at the highest levels of competition. . Holstein females included in the … Read More

Holstein Association USA is planning its annual nationwide meeting series for this winter. Meetings are open to all interested dairy producers. More details and RSVP information are available here. All of the meetings provide Holstein Association updates, and the meetings in Brattleboro, Vt., LaCrosse, Wis., Ruidoso, N.M., and Twin Falls, Idaho will feature presentations from national industry leaders on how … Read More

Congratulations to the newly announced 2012 Progressive Breeders’ Registry (PBR) and Progressive Genetics Herd (PGH) honorees. These awards are given annually by the Holstein Association USA to the top Registered Holstein® herds excelling in type, milk production and genetic merit in their herds. All eligible herds are evaluated automatically each year and approximately 10 percent of the herds enrolled in … Read More

The Holstein Association USA, Inc. board of directors met in Chicago, Ill. on November 14-15. The Holstein Association is pleased to announce it will be participating in two dairy genetic research studies. The first is one in which the Association will be providing type evaluation services for a feed efficiency research study being conducted by several universities. The board also … Read More

Holstein Association USA offers several awards to recognize outstanding achievements of members and their work with Registered Holstein cattle. Applications for the Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder, Elite Breeder, and Distinguished Leadership Award are due to the Holstein Association USA office by February 28, 2013, and are available online. The Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder Award recognizes significant accomplishments of young Registered … Read More

Holstein Association USA has announced new classification changes, brought about by a recommendation of the Association’s Type Advisory Committee. The decision puts more emphasis on long-term profitability traits and penalizes 2-year olds that are over 59 inches tall and shorter than 53 inches. This in essence, makes stature at two-way trait where the extreme is not rewarded. The goal is … Read More

Youth from across the country traveled to Springfield, Mo. for the National Junior Holstein Convention, competing in various contests and displaying their talents on a national stage. Thirty-seven contestants competed in this year’s Prepared Public Speaking competition. In the Junior division, first place honors went to Allison Herrick, N.J., with her speech entitled, “Calf Raising.” Second place went to Lora … Read More