Welcome to Ayrshire New Zealand
Malcolm Hutchings with the tribute to Lodore Vals Nella at the Annual Conference, Whangarei.
Why Ayrshire?
Ayrshire New Zealand is proud to be an innovative and progressive Association, with a clear vision for the future of the breed, committed to maximising the rate of genetic gain of the breed. New Zealand has the second largest recorded Ayrshire population in the world, and makes up 1% of the national herd in New Zealand.
Overview
The New Zealand Ayrshire Association (Inc), known as Ayrshire New Zealand, is an Incorporated Society representing approx 380 Ayrshire breeders in New Zealand. The offices of Ayrshire New Zealand are located in Hamilton (central North Island) at the site of Livestock Improvement Corporation. The office is staffed Monday to Friday and members and visitors are always welcome to call at the office.
The Association is divided into 9 wards geographically, each ward represented by a Director. The Board of Directors is headed by the President. Ayrshire New Zealand is also the parent body to 16 Ayrshire clubs nationwide. An annual Meeting is held each year in June at varying locations. All members are invited to attend.
The Ayrshire Vision
VISION
Ayrshire New Zealand will develop, promote and maintain the Ayrshire breed as a credible option for New Zealand dairy farmers
PURPOSE
To be the number one dairy population, among all breeds, under the NZ payment system
CORE VALUES
- Genetic gain of the Ayrshire population
- Always look for the opportunity
- Maintain a financially sustainable business
- Foster camaraderie among Ayrshire members
- Always maintain a professional image
GOALS
- Ayrshire NZ will have united, vibrant members who are proud to belong.
- Ayrshire NZ members will be proactive and engaged in striving to achieve Association goals.
- Ayrshire NZ and its members are progressive and are perceived to be innovative.
- Ayrshire (A14+) will make up >1% of the national herd
- Ayrshire BW/GW and PW will increase annually
- Ayrshire cows will be financially rewarding for those who farm them.
- Ayrshire cows will be included in national statistics and trials.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI)
- Membership: The Association membership will be 30% of farmers who have a proportion of Ayrshire in their herds.
- Registration: 40% of available animals will be registered.
- Semen Sales: The Semayr / LIC partnership will have 50% of Ayrshire calves registered annually sired by Semayr bulls.
Latest News
At the 2020 AGM, the following Special Awards were made. Congratulations to those members honored with Special Awards. Kiteroa Trophy & Distinguished Member Award For the person or persons who contributed the most effort in promoting the progress within the Ayrshire breed in the last 12 months both club wise and breed wise. Awarded to Roger Hancock. Roger’s association with …
Kiteroa Ayrshires held their 50th Annual sale on the 18 November 2020 at 12noon. This sale demonstrated just how much work Wally, Zane, and the Kite family have put into their breeding. A huge congratulations and thank you goes out to the Kite family for the amazing representation you all have within and outside the Ayrshire breed. Thank you to …
The Alltech All New Zealand Photo Competitions is one of our most successful competitions. 2020 entries have passed and yet again we received a large number of entries. Members are invited to place their vote in all Classes of this competition. Your vote will then be judged against the final aggregate score of the three official judges. When voting for …
PUBLIC VOTING IS NOW OPEN! The Ayrshire Scenic Photo Competition changes in 2019 were highly successful. Unfortunately due to COVID19 this competition needs to adapt, this year voting will take place online. HOW TO VOTE: Below are 25 photos entered by anonymous Ayrshire New Zealand Members. In the corner of each photo is a letter. View your options and note somewhere your …
Upcoming Events
Sentinal and Sanrosa Ayrshires – Yearling and Weaner Heifer Sale WHEN: Thursday 3rd December 2020 at 11:30am WHERE: Sale to be held on the “Sentinal” farm – 299 Cheal Road, R D 23 Stratford 4393 COMPRISING: 5 Sentinal Ayrshire RWB Yearling Heifers 6 Sanrosa Ayrshire RWB Yearling Heifers 9 Sentinal Ayrshire Heifer Calves 12 Sanrosa Ayrshire Heifer Calves 1 Sanrosa …
When: Wednesday 18th November 2020 at 12 noon Vendors: Messrs W.R. & Z. KITE, 880 Parallel Rd, R.D.1, Ohaupo. Ph Zane – 027 662 0998 Sale to be held on the Vendors property. Comprises: 1 Pick from complete line of Pedigree Ayrshire 2 yr old in milk heifers 11 Pedigree Ayrshire Yearling Heifers (run with bull from 1st Oct.) 28 …
DATE Tuesday 3rd November 2020 TIME 11:00 a.m. PLACE Pete and Anne Mc Falls property, 112 North Road Tahuna. DIRECTIONS North Road is about 2kms north of the Tahuna-Paeroa Round about on St Highway 27. Farm is on right along North Road. Rapid no 112 AGENDA Directors Report General Business 5 animals to judge Subs $20 per family Herd walk …
