The Holstein UK Board have passed two key policies which will be introduced on the 18th May 2013
Policy 1:
Stature scale will be changed by 2 points to accurately reflect and measure the Holstein population which has increased in size beyond the current limits of the measurements. In clear terms this means:
Max 9 will = 160cm (at the moment 9 = 154cm), so 154cm will in effect become a new ‘7’
It is important to understand that the final class and score system has NOT changed and animals are not being scored any differently than currently. The stature scale is increasing and the extremes will continue to be unrewarded within classification.
Policy 2:
The classification of 2nd calvers as Excellent will cease from the 18th May 2013. This decision has been based on extensive research into longevity and lifetime yield.
