The Superior Production Award is for cows whose seasonal production is significantly superior to her age group average or her lifetime production exceeds set limits.

  1. Any registered Holstein Friesian cow shall be eligible to be nominated for a Superior Production Award, provided that she is owned by a member of the Association at the time of application.
  2. A cow can be nominated for a Superior Production Award for up to 12 months after her death.
  3. A cow may qualify for a Superior Production Award on either condition (A) or (B) outlined below.
      • A. Seasonal Production
      • If a cow has compiled five production records (not necessarily consecutively) of 100kg fat or 100kg protein for no more than 305 days per lactation above the breed average* for her age, or LW 235 for the five lactations.
      • *Breed averages for each age group each season can be located in the front of the Holstein Friesian New Zealand Performance Register.
      • B. Lifetime Production
      • If a cow has compiled a lifetime total of at least 2,300kg fat or 1,840kg protein, including excess, or PW 120/80, over eight lactations.