Holstein UK

The latest bull proofs for genomic and proven Holsteins, other breeds and spring and autumn calving indexes have been released by AHDB

Ben Yates manages Mells Park Estate, Somerset, where he oversees a 400-cow unit and manages the 405-ha (1,000 acre) estate. Along with his wife and two sons, Ben has his own small herd of pedigree Holsteins under the Wowcow prefix. He joined the Holstein UK Board of Trustees in 2021

Jodie Nutsford from Western Holstein Young Breeders (HYB) was announced as the winner of the 2025 award

A large crowd with buyers from 23 UK counties and six countries including Switzerland resulted in a strong trade a the Black and White sale at Borderway, which averaged £4,352 per life

Holstein UK has announced two winners of its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award, an accolade reserved for individuals who have dedicated over two decades of exceptional service to the Holstein and British Friesian breeds.

A big crowd attended the Suffolk Show, with some quality livestock on display

Livestock numbers were up across the board at the two-day Staffordshire County Show, with a particularly strong entry in the dairy section

We were lucky enough to have a relatively quiet and drama-free Christmas period on the farm, with some drier weather helping

Evening Sidekick Jennifer made history in this year's AgriScot dairy showcase, scooping the SuperCow championship for the second year running

A smaller entry was seen at this year’s Welsh Dairy show, but this did not tarnish the high standard, with some of the best cattle the Welsh dairy industry has to offer on display. Ellie Layton reports.