Organisation: IHFA

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Hallow Advent Twizzle 3 wins new IHFA award

The first ever Irish Holstein Friesian Association Champion Cow Award has gone to Hallow Advent Twizzle 3 ET, owned by Wexford-based breeders Philip and Linda Jones of Hallow Holsteins.

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Joint owner spotted future cow champ as six-month-old calf

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Excitement builds for National Dairy Show

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Stephen Cadogan: IHFA praises ‘Yes We Can’ spirit of Irish dairy farmers

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EU urged to see global context to food debate

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Emerald Expo 2015 promises to be best yet

61-year-old herd stars

A family tradition in Pure Friesian breeding over four generations came under the spotlight at the recent IHFA Pure Friesian Open Day, which featured a herd averaging 6,696kg at 4.38 % fat and 3.51% protein, without following the Holstein route.

Thu, 07 Aug, 2014

Stars of the tracks come out of retirement

Racehorse to riding horse classes at the big shows are bringing stars of the tracks out of retirement — andproving the durability of Irish thoroughbreds.

Thu, 29 Aug, 2013

Historic landmark in Friesian breeding

“A historic landmark in Holstein Friesian breed improvement,” is how the Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) describes their adoption of SNP Technology/Genomics for parentage verification.

Thu, 25 Apr, 2013

The 30th National Dairy Show

ONLY the foot and mouth outbreak in 2001 has blemished the National Dairy Show’s 30-year record. No show was held that year.

Thu, 18 Oct, 2012

Judge praises ‘best cattle’ at Emerald Expo 2012 show

The best cattle he had ever seen at any American or European dairy show, was the fulsome tribute paid by Canadian Donald Dubois after he judged last week’s Emerald Expo 2012 show in Kilkenny.

Thu, 12 Jul, 2012

Efficient farmers ideally placed to reap global harvest

Efficient Irish dairy farmers will be ideally placed to capitalise on the global sales opportunities that will emerge post-expansion, according to leading industry experts.

Sat, 07 Jul, 2012

Emerald Expo 2012, now bigger and better

The Emerald Expo 2012 is now one of the great landmark shows on the annual agricultural calendar organised by the Irish Holstein Friesian Association in association with Alltech Ireland.

Thu, 28 Jun, 2012

‘Once Christmas dinner is over, I look forward to the calving’

THE calving jack will become very familiar to farmers over the coming weeks.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2012

National recognition for Kevin Dillon

THE annual recognition award presented by National Dairy Show organisers Cork Holstein Friesian Breeders Club has gone to ex-chief executive of the Irish Holstein Friesian Association, Kevin Dillon.

Thu, 20 Oct, 2011

Dairy Show search for young experts

A COMPETITION to find top young dairy experts will come to a climax at the 29th National Dairy Show on Saturday, October 15 in Millstreet, Co Cork.

Thu, 06 Oct, 2011

Dairy Show two-in-row keeps Barretts at top

A RARE National Dairy Show, two-in-a-row win kept the Barrett clan of Togher and Adamstown, Cork, at the top of Irish dairy showing last weekend.

Thu, 21 Oct, 2010

Fine weather and rising milk prices ensure IHFA open day is a huge success

MORE than 3,000 dairy farmers and their families attended the Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) open day on the farm of Thomas and Michael Buckley at Ballinahina, Dublin Pike, near Cork city.

Thu, 01 Jul, 2010

Pedigree cattle breeding an option for strapped investors

PEDIGREE cattle breeding could provide a new outlet for investors worried about the turbulence in the world financial markets.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2008

Killarney in world spotlight as it hosts friesian conference

EXPERTS on the management and breeding of profitable and high-yielding cows will address the World Holstein Friesian Conference in Killarney today and tomorrow.

Thu, 09 Oct, 2008

Main sponsors are top performers in their fields internationally

MEETING the needs of delegates from 40 countries will come easy to the main sponsors of the 2008 World Holstein Friesian Federation Conference and Show in Killarney and Millstreet.

Thu, 02 Oct, 2008

‘A fantastic opportunity’

BRINGING the World Holstein Friesian Conference to Ireland represents the realisation of a long-held ambition for Kevin Dillon, who will step down shortly as the chief executive of the Irish Holstein Friesian Association.

Thu, 02 Oct, 2008

Millstreet national dairy show achieves international status

THE 26th national dairy show at Green Glens in Millstreet is being elevated this year to world status.

Tue, 16 Sep, 2008

Charles Gallagher appointed as chief executive of the IHFA

THE Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) has announced the appointment of Charles Gallagher, Ballycarroll, Portlaoise, Co Laois, as its incoming chief executive.

Wed, 27 Aug, 2008

IHFA says never a better time to go pedigree because of shortage of dairy replacements

PEDIGREE breeding can be the route to financial benefits and easier dairy farming, according to the Irish Holstein Friesian Association.

Thu, 19 Jun, 2008

IHFA appoints Whelan as chairman

THE new chairman of the Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) is Richard Whelan, Towlaght, Clonard, Enfield, Co Meath.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2008

Pedigree move will boost cash

DAIRY farmers can enhance the value of their herds and qualify for higher payments in the event of a disease breakdown, "at minimal cost", according to the Irish Holstein Friesian Association.

Thu, 04 Sep, 2003