2025 Master Breeders Announced

It is with great pleasure that we announce the winners of the Holstein UK Master Breeder Awards for 2025.

 

AVENHAM - W Rogerson & Sons, Lancashire

CAIRBRE – N R Masson & V A Sloane-Masson, Isle of Man

FEITHY - ER Jones, Carmarthenshire

FUTUREPROOF - A & J E Smith, Northumberland

HINTON – R D Horton & Son, Wiltshire

MOORCASTLE – W R Graham, Co. Antrim

PARKGILL - J & A Parkinson & Sons, Lancashire

PEAK – Y K Bradbury, Derbyshire

STUDDAH - J Pratt & Sons, North Yorkshire

SUNNYBANKS – P J A & M J Isles, Lancashire

 

This prestigious award recognises herds that excel in classification, production, and longevity. Those females bred by the herd who have produced a recorded lactation within the past two years receive points which are averaged to determine the winning herds.

Michael Halliwell, Group Commercial Director of the Holstein UK Group gave his comments on the Master Breeder announcement: ‘Behind each of this year’s Master Breeder herds lies a story of dedication, data-driven selection, and deep stockmanship knowledge. These breeders are setting the benchmark not only for what the Holstein breed can achieve but also for how it continues to evolve – more efficient, productive, and profitable with each generation.

Congratulations to all our 2025 Master Breeders – your hard work and breeding achievements continue to push the pedigree Holstein sector forward.’