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Holstein UK

 We are a member-owned organisation dedicated to innovation and quality and are driven to continuously improve the services we offer 


Holstein UK is Europe’s largest independent dairy breed society offering a range of services to the dairy industry, focused on improving the genetics and profitability of the Holstein and British Friesian breeds. Owned by its members, the Society is dedicated to assisting Holstein and British Friesian dairy farmers to breed profitable, robust and productive dairy cattle. Holstein UK aims to aid its members going forward by highlighting the traceability, authenticity and quality of registered cattle. 

 

The Holstein UK Group

   
The Cattle Information Service (CIS) is the UK's leading milk recording and health testing organisation operating a state-of-the-art laboratory.     National Bovine Data Centre (NBDC) provides Herdbook registration, classification and genomic testing services for pedigree dairy and beef cattle breed societies in the UK.   Holstein Young Breeders provides activities for young dairy farmers as a means of promoting, learning and providing new experiences.
   
Approved Registered Cattle (ARC) offers members access to the best priced cattle tags and provides assured traceability through DNA testing.   The British Friesian Breeders Club was formed in 1990 to promote and encourage the best of British Friesians.   UK Dairy Day is an event to attend for anyone connected to the dairy industry providing an opportunity to network, share knowledge and learn.

 

Latest News

11 Nov 2024

Holstein UK's Lifetime Achievement Award recognises individuals who have dedicated at least twenty years of service to the Holstein and/or British Friesian breeds. The award represents the ultimate honour for those who have made noteworthy contributions to the Society unassumingly.

07 Nov 2024

Holstein UK is delighted to announce that David Hodgson of Wormanby Holsteins, Cumbria, has been appointed as the 2025 judge for The National Holstein Show taking place at UK Dairy Day.

07 Nov 2024

The Holstein Young Breeders (HYB) Australian Exchange returns for a sixth time, with a passionate HYB member awarded the trip of a lifetime down under in January.