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Holstein Friesian NZ 2020 Awards Schedule

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Holstein Friesian NZ 2020 Awards Schedule

The postponement of the Holstein Friesian NZ Annual Conference means the association has had to change the way it announces the results of its prestigious production awards and national competitions in 2020.

This year the results will be announced during June and July on the Holstein Friesian NZ Facebook page. Many of the results will also be published on our website and printed in the spring/summer of edition of NZ Holstein magazine.

The schedule can be found below:

1 June 2020

Paramount Cup

Donated by the Cairns family and Holstein Friesian NZ.

Awarded to the top performing youth member at the 2020 National All Dairy Breeds Youth Camp.

2 June 2020

Dennis Terry Memorial Cup

Donated by Christine Terry and family.

Awarded to the participant with the most improved clipping skills at the 2020 National All Dairy Breeds Youth Camp.

3 June 2020

Pitcairns Trophy

Donated by Eric and Muriel Adams.

Awarded to the winner of the Holstein Friesian NZ Junior Judging Competition held in 2019.

4 June 2020

Broomfield Senior Youth Heifer Competition

Sponsored by Denis and Judy Aitken, Broomfield Holstein Friesians.

1st, 2nd, 3rd

Awarded to the top two-year-old owned by a member aged 16-30. Points awarded for ideal TOP scores, protein BV and heifer ownership.

5 June 2020

Frank Pfister Trophy

Awarded to the highest scoring youth member (21 years and under) at an official Holstein Friesian NZ Judging School, who is not on the senior judges list.

8 June 2020

Holstein Friesian NZ Semex On Farm Competition

Class: Maughlin Storm 2-year-old

National winner and reserve, plus placings.

9 June 2020

Holstein Friesian NZ Semex On Farm Competition

Class: Comestar Leader 3-year-old

National winner and reserve, plus placings.

10 June 2020

Holstein Friesian NZ Semex On Farm Competition

Class: Townson Lindy 4-year-old

National winner and reserve, plus placings.

11 June 2020

Holstein Friesian NZ Semex On Farm Competition

Class: Hanoverhill Raider 5-year-old

National winner and reserve, plus placings.

12 June 2020

Holstein Friesian NZ Semex On Farm Competition

Class: Conant-Acres-JY Broker Mature Cow (6-8 years old)

National winner and reserve, plus placings.

13 June 2020

Holstein Friesian NZ Semex On Farm Competition

Class: Comestar Laurie Sheik Veteran cow (9 years and over)

National winner and reserve, plus placings.

15 June 2020

Boehringer Ingelheim Progeny Competition

Senior Team – 1st, 2nd, 3rd

This competition is awarded to the Senior progeny team with the highest points for classification based on the 2019-2020 inspections, scores for Udder Overall and Final Score, Production Worth and Protein BV.

16 June 2020

Boehringer Ingelheim Progeny Competition

Junior Team – 1st, 2nd, 3rd

This competition is awarded to the Junior progeny team with the highest points for classification based on the 2019-2020 inspections, scores for Udder Overall and Final Score, Production Worth and Protein BV.

17 June 2020

Nutritech Performance Awards – North Island

The Nutritech Performance Awards are presented to herd owners with the highest dollar earning herd average for their region, based on the Fonterra A+B-C payment system for the 2018-19 season.

18 June 2020

Nutritech Performance Awards – South Island 

The Nutritech Performance Awards are presented to herd owners with the highest dollar earning herd average for their region, based on the Fonterra A+B-C payment system for the 2018-19 season.

19 June 2020

Nutritech Performance Awards – National winner

The Nutritech Performance Awards are presented to herd owners with the highest dollar earning herd average for their region, based on the Fonterra A+B-C payment system for the 2018-19 season.

22 June 2020

Valden Cow of the Year – Finalists

Donated by Valden Stud.

Awarded to the cow that has completed at least four lactations and has contributed to the Holstein Friesian breed on a continual basis.

23 June 2020

Valden Cow of the Year – Winner

Donated by Valden Stud.

Awarded to the cow that has completed at least four lactations and has contributed to the Holstein Friesian breed on a continual basis.

24 June 2020

Mahoe Trophy

Donated by the late Mrs Hilary (RHA) Haylock MBE.

Awarded to the New Zealand bred Holstein Friesian sire whose sire proof, as at the April 2020 AE Run, earns the most points for traits, daughter production, conformation and management.

25 June 2020

World Wide Sires Protein Awards

Awarded to the highest 2-year-old, 3-year-old, 4-year-old and 5-year-old protein producers for 2018-19 season.

29 June 2020  

Withers Trophy

Donated by the family of Brian and Greta Withers.  

Awarded to the elite heifer from the 2018 Discovery Project team, who in her first lactation as a 2-year-old met the following criteria:

  • LW 250 or above
  • Classified 83 or better and classified with all 2 year olds in the home herd
  • Produced embryos
  • Calved by 31st October the following season

30 June 2020

Tokaora Trophy

1st and 2nd

Awarded to the top registered 2-year-old with highest points for classification, fat and protein production and BV’s in the 2018-19 season.

1 July 2020

Snowline Trophy

Donated by the McDonald Family.                                                                          

Awarded to the top earning veteran cow for 2018-19 season.

2 July 2020

Sherriff Memorial Trophy

Donated by the late N and V Sherriff.                         
Awarded to a member of less than 10 years, who achieved the highest average classification score for 2 year olds in 2019-20 season.

6 July 2020

2020 Black and White Youth Photo Competition

Sponsored by Jim Conroy.

Junior Class – 1st, 2nd, 3rd

7 July 2020

2020 Black and White Youth Photo Competition

Sponsored by Jim Conroy.

Senior Class – 1st, 2nd, 3rd

8 July 2020

Promotional Photo Competition

Sponsored by Longsdale Holsteins

Placings

13 July 2020

HFNZ/DeLaval All NZ Photo Competition

Class 1 – Senior Cow – Top six finalists

14 July 2020

HFNZ/DeLaval All NZ Photo Competition

Class 1 – Senior Cow – Winner, runner up and placings

15 July 2020

HFNZ/DeLaval All NZ Photo Competition

Class 2 – Intermediate Cow – Top six finalists

16 July 2020

HFNZ/DeLaval All NZ Photo Competition

Class 2 – Intermediate Cow – Winner, runner up and placings

17 July 2020

HFNZ/DeLaval All NZ Photo Competition

Class 3 – Junior Cow – Top six finalists

18 July 2020

HFNZ/DeLaval All NZ Photo Competition

Class 3 – Junior Cow – Winner, runner up and placings

19 July 2020

HFNZ/DeLaval All NZ Photo Competition

Class 4 – Yearling Heifer – Top six finalists

20 July 2020

HFNZ/DeLaval All NZ Photo Competition

Class 4 – Yearling Heifer – Winner, runner up and placings

21 July 2020

HFNZ/DeLaval All NZ Photo Competition

Class 5 – Heifer Calf – Top six finalists

22 July 2020

HFNZ/DeLaval All NZ Photo Competition

Class 5 – Heifer Calf – Winner, runner up and placings

23 July 2020

HFNZ/DeLaval All NZ Photo Competition

Winners of all five classes.

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