Cycle for Sue

In memory of Holstein UK Group CEO and UK Dairy Day Event Director Sue Cope, her friends and colleagues will be fundraising for Brain Tumour Research by “Cycling for Sue” at UK Dairy Day 2022. Sue worked for the business for over 25 years and she was not only a fantastic leader, but an inspiration, mentor, and friend. The “Cycle for Sue” will start on Friday 9th September and conclude Friday 16th… ...more

First ever Grass Clinic at UK Dairy Day

Often imitated, never bettered, when it comes to dairy there’s no doubt about it: grass is the original sustainable feedstuff. Grass breeding specialist Barenbrug UK will be hosting the first ever Grass Clinic at UK Dairy Day, encouraging farmers to be more ambitious about getting more from their grass by visiting the drop in clinic. “Cost-effective, sustainable, with benefits for soil health a… ...more

UK Dairy Day 2022 – Countdown to September

UK Dairy Day, the UK’s leading free-to-attend dairy trade event, returns to the International Centre in Telford on Wednesday 14th September 2022. In its eighth year, UK Dairy Day is the event to attend for anyone connected to the dairy industry providing an opportunity to network, share knowledge, learn and most importantly, do business. There has been a record re-booking of trade stand space fro… ...more

Holstein UK Group – Company Announcement

It is with great sadness and regret that Holstein UK announces the passing of our friend, colleague and CEO Sue Cope on 11th May 2022 after a short but courageous battle with illness. Having worked for the Group for over 25 years, Sue took over as CEO of the Holstein UK Group in 2018 and has been a driving force behind the business with her wealth of experience and extensive knowledge of the dair… ...more

Coloured Breed Judges confirmed for UK Dairy Day 2022

Completing the final line up for the judging of the cattle show at UK Dairy Day are the coloured breed judges for the Dairy Shorthorn, Guernsey and Jersey classes. Dairy Shorthorn Judge: David Winnington This year the Dairy Shorthorn Society have chosen David Winnington who will travel the short distance from Stafford to judge the classes that will feature in the show ring during the morning… ...more

International Judges for National Shows at UK Dairy Day

This year, UK Dairy Day will welcome an international line-up of judges to cast their professional eye over the National Shows for Ayrshire, Brown Swiss and Holstein which will be featured in the cattle show alongside Dairy Shorthorn, Guernsey and Jersey breeds. For 2022, the Ayrshire Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland are delighted to announce the judge of their National Show as Lynn Le… ...more

American Judge Confirmed for the 2022 National Holstein Show

Holstein UK is delighted to announce that Adam Liddle from Argyle, New York will cross the Atlantic to cast his professional eye over the 2022 National Holstein Show at UK Dairy Day. Adam and his wife, Nicole, own and operate Liddleholme Farm with their children Anthony, Brock and Hailee. Liddleholme Farm covers 300 acres and is home to 70 milking Holstein’s.  The farm has a strong focus on breed… ...more

UK Dairy Day: One of the best dairy industry events returned

After 18 months of virtual working and socialising UK Dairy Day returned to the International Centre at Telford and welcomed over 7,000 visitors for the one-day event with trade stands fully sold out in advance. The event was the first to take place in the dairy industry since March 2020 and brought together all facets of the industry for face-to-face networking alongside a showcase of some of the… ...more

Research confirms the need for a holistic approach to dairy nutrition

A series of Crystalyx funded trials, carried out at a number of renowned international research centres, have confirmed the absolute priority for dairy farmers to meet the nutritional needs of their animals – in full - from conception through to the end of what should be a long and productive ‘working life’. This work has also confirmed that such an approach will deliver for dairy farming busines… ...more

Measuring rumination: smaXtec sets new standard

smaXtec sets a new standard with the unrivalled smaXtec TruRumiTM TECHNOLOGY!How to understand your dairy herd even better? The fact that smaXtec Boluses are able to measure the inner body temperature in the rumen was already revolutionary, but now we have succeeded in adding an additional parameter to our unique cow understanding system - rumination.Visit smaXtec on UK Dairy Day at booth H122 in… ...more