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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

30 May 2023

The 27th Annual General Meeting of members of Holstein UK will take place on 26th June 2025 at 6.00pm

02 Jun 2025

Following the recent meeting of the Holstein UK Board of Trustees, it has been agreed that an entry fee will be introduced for all animals exhibited at UK Dairy Day and the All Breeds All Britain Calf Show.

28 Apr 2025

The Petham herd have been crowned as the British Friesian Herd of the Year. Combining classification with production, the award recognises the UK's most productive British Friesian herd.