TOP Classification Application

If at least 20% of your Ayrshire 2 year olds were sired by a minimum of three of the Semayr Breeding Services 2021 Progeny Test Team, you are elligble for free 2 year old TOP.

Note: The requirements of the TOP Scheme are that ALL 2 year old heifers be inspected (by breed, by sire), and any older animals be classified at the owners discretion. All cattle to be inspected over concrete.

Complete the following calculation to see if you need the criteria:

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Conditions

1. All two year old heifers by breed, by sire, whether pedigree or grade, must be put up for inspection. Members are advised that where it is identified that two year old Ayrshire heifers are not inspected without an appropriate reason, then all awards and/or scores for the two year old cohort may be removed from DIGAD at the discretion of Ayrshire New Zealand.
2. Inspections must be carried out in suitable yards for drafting and be on concrete.
3. The member or one staff member must be present during the inspections to assist with drafting etc.

Registration of grade heifers

At the members discretion (see overleaf), any animal not showing as PA or SA on the inspector’s screen (i.e. grade animals) will be given a final classification award and an ER (eligible for registration) code. These animals will be registered automatically by the Ayrshire New Zealand office and a registration fee charged, as well as the classification charge. These animals will be charged at the registered heifer TOP price.

Farmer Sheets

Farmer Sheets will automatically be sent for all two year olds. If you wish to have Farmer Traits entered for your older animals download a blank Farmer Sheet from our website. Members may also select to complete Farm Traits via a phone app.

Bio Security

All members are asked to make hot water and scrubbing brushes available to inspectors to prevent cross-contamination between farms.

Health & Safety

Ayrshire New Zealand will confirm the date and times of your inspection. Please ensure that any health & safety policy requirements for your farm are provided to Ayrshire New Zealand at least one week prior to the scheduled inspection.

Fees (ALL prices excl GST)

Standard herd fees do NOT apply to Senior and Ordinary members, this is included in your membership subscription.

• Herd Fee: $50.00
• Late Herd Fee (application received after 27 September 2024): $65.00
• Late Herd Fee (one month after close off): $150.00

PLUS

• Two year olds: $4.00 per heifer
• Older animals: $6.50 per cow
• Manual Entry charge (where animal is not on herd records) $1.00 per animal

Minimum charge of $100.00 per herd applies (minimum herd fee plus cow fees)