Welcome to Ayrshire New Zealand
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 remain a viable option among all breeds under the NZ payments 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
A fourth-generation family dairy farm in Taranaki – home to Te Matai stud and a pedigree Ayrshire herd – is forging ahead with improvement ahead of a significant milestone next year. In 2023, the Honeyfield family will reach their 100th year on the farm, north of Waitara. Farming the property today are Stuart and wife Delwyn, with son Scott who …
“Whatever cow is producing well we breed from, regardless of the breed.” Breeding cows is a real passion for Canterbury dairy farmer Michael Gilbert and the Gilbert family. They operate studs under the name Glenalla and Snowfed – Jersey, Holstein Friesian and Ayrshire. Their cows dominated at the 2022 Canterbury A & P Show taking out a number of titles …
Bob Lawson just loves Ayrshires. He’s been around the breed since 1964, long enough to understand just what makes them so special. “They have real presence about them. They are great to handle and on the farm they are very calm. Their milk production is second-to-none. We’ve had all sorts of breeds in our herd but the Ayrshires just shine,” …
The 52nd Annual Kiteroa Sale took place on Wednesday the 16th of November located on Zane Kites farm and live on Bidr. To view the PDF of all the LOTS at the sale Please Click Here SALE RESULTS: LOT 1 – Kiteroa Cream Penelope (Sold for $3,600) LOT 2 – Kiteroa Cherry Presley (Sold for $2,500) LOT 3 – Kiteroa …
Upcoming Events
Club Meeting Date: Wednesday 7th September 2022 Time: 11:00am Place: Mr Graeme Leech’s property, 248 St Highway 27 Tirau. If unsure, Graeme’s phone number is 07 883 1544 Agenda: Directors Report, 5 Cows for Judging, Club Show, General Business Subs $10 per family 2022-23 Please bring own lunch, tea and coffee provided. Club Competitions: Bill Oats …
Both of my grandparents were Ayrshire breeders, Royal stud for the Taylors & Hylton studs for the Stevens family. Hylton had 1 of the first Ayrshire bulls on AI, Lakeside Majestic. Glenmarie was created later at Kumeu. As a young teenager I spent a lot of time researching the successful studs & cow families in NZ. I also looked into overseas …
