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 viable business
– Foster camaraderie among Ayrshire members
– Always portray a professional image
Latest News
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 …
Effective immediately, the Jersey NZ team will all be working from home due to the Covid-19 pandemic until further notice. As we are situated within the LIC Campus, we must abide with their decision to restrict access to essential personnel only. This means that the way we work is going to change quite dramatically. The important message for members is …
The Morrinsville A&P show schedule is now available.Held on Saturday the 7th March 2020, at the Morrinsville Recreation Grounds (Anzac Avenue)Both Beef and Dairy sections will be running again this year.Check the schedule for rules and information.For enquiries contact:027 294 3153 morrinsvilleshow@gmail.comMorrinsville A & P Society, P O Box 284, Morrinsville 3340
Upcoming Events
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 …
Inferno Farms Ltd are holding a Short Notice In-Milk sale of their Capacity Friesian & Ayrshire In-Milk Herd. DATE: Tuesday, 13th October 2020 ADDRESS: Cambridge Saleyards – Hickey Road, SH1 START TIME: 12.30 pm COMPRISING: • 123 Friesian & Ayrshire in-milk cows • 11 Rsg 1 year Replacement heifers • 24 Friesian & Ayrshire partly reared calves DETAILS: • All …
Ayrshire Breeders Bull Sale To be held at: TE AWAMUTU SALEYARDS SELLING COMPLEX WEDNESDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 2020 Entries close: 5th August 2020 Conditions of entry: Note: 1. Entries are invited of well grown bulls of one year of age and over. Only registered animals or those eligible for registration and transfer by Ayrshire NZ will be accepted. 2. All bulls must …
