New Zealand Milking Shorthorn Association

Anieka templers cow with Oxton Fever heifer calf

2022 started off with a lot of disruption from Covid as it was our first wave throughout the New Zealand community. The New Zealand Dairy Event had reduced entries numbers imposed on the eve of the 3 day event, this lead to reduced entries and no public sectors which was very disappointing as its our main Championships, also it is looked forward to by our gathering milking shorthorn community. Our annual conference in March held by the Taranaki branch was regrettably cancelled too which is our main holiday for most breeders. However, by May and June regional club AGMs and Prize Winning dinners for On farm competitions and Production Awards were held as usual with central district club celebrating 100 years in 2023. Our Sire Proving Scheme Bulls for use this spring are Northbrook Delta Roan and Brecon Dealer P with white daughters calving by Brecon Kaikoura and Northbrook Noah. We are looking forward to seeing them getting their proofs. Our other recent bulls have been getting a 100 daughters on first crop, Genomics remains a work in progress for us. Hopefully a few members will be able to travel to the International Red Dairy Breed Meeting in Estonia in July 2023 now that travel has finally opened up for new Zealanders. Any UK breeders wanting information or herds to visit in New Zealand on holiday or looking for a working holiday please make contact with info@nzmilkingshorthorn.nz Zac Tocker