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that breeders use the fate code 1 if they are selling heifers/cows to her move to Australia to further her career. Andrew Russo and
which may be registered. NZHA will ask an ABGU consultant to Colin Corney agreed to have a meeting with Rebecca Paterson
assist with the GL enquiry as well as report on the recent BLG to discuss the way forward for NZ Hereford Youth. It was felt that
reports from the progeny tests. Discussion was also held on how the amount of money the 1% challenge brought to the Hereford
to increase the IMF amongst breeder’s breeding programmes. Youth it should be dropped for now. Council agreed to sponsor
The message is clear from processors that breeders need to the Australian Youth Heifer expo to the value of $750 AUD as a
work on marbling for existing and future premiums. way of thanks for hosting the NZ Hereford young breeders’ team
Since May 2018 AGBU have sent diagnostic reports stating and supplying them heifers.
animals which have been SNP tested but for one of many
reasons have not passed the AGBU QC checks. The most WHC is tracking well to date with a separate update included
common reason is either Wrong Sire or Wrong Dam. HAL have below. Discussion was held around what merchandise should be
been working through the diagnostic reports and have added available to buy on line. Council agreed they would prefer NZ
additional fields for parent verification as stated above. Megan is made. Accommodation costs for staff will be a WHC expense,
currently working through the NZHA diagnostic reports and will whilst Councillors will be expected to pay their own way with the
be in touch with you if one of your animals falls into this category. exception of a 50% refund on the conference fee.
World Hereford council member countries have been invited to
MARKETING committee chair Chris Douglas, reported nominate a World Secretary General.
positive feedback from the 2019 Hereford magazine. He also An A5 conference booklet including pre and post tours will
reported the HerefordX campaign was well underway, but would be produced in addition to a conference app and the council
like to address the terminology ‘black baldy’ for next year. Council approved the Show and Sales committee suggestions for
felt the Hereford campaign could easily be used for the autumn recommended judges at Wanaka show.
sales marketing campaign pushing the Hereford/DairyX. Council agreed to Christine Nagel becoming the WHC co-
ordinator (financed by WHC) with NZHA employing a part-time
PBB, Chair, Philip Shepherd reported that PBB are working on assistant to relieve Christine of some of her administrative tasks.
a programme to replace Herdmaster that would be paddock
capable, but would not be available this year.
NZHA Welcomes Kirsty Cooley to the NZHA team to support
FINANCIAL report was tabled and accepted, with the treasurer Christine with some of the office tasks. Kirsty will introduce
confirming the Association is tracking well to date. herself soon when she sends you a magazine booking form
HEREFORD YOUTH co-ordinator Hannah Gibb resigned due or emails you regarding your sale results! We will notify you
of her email address shortly.

Boehringer Ingelheim World Hereford Conference UPDATE

Conference Week Planning for the World Hereford Conference For instance, if you are travelling together but only one of you
continues to progress. 90 per cent of the speakers have been wishes to attend the conference, the other person has the
booked and confirmed and within the next few weeks the option to purchase tickets to come along to the dinners and
timetable of speakers and their topics will be added to the NZ the Locharburn/Earnscleuch field day or Wanaka Show.
WHC website http://nzwhc.co.nz/. The show committee are They can also purchase tickets to the partner activity
working with Wanaka show committee finalising the schedule. programmes that will run during the conference. It’s encouraging
PGG Wrightson have kindly reserved their marquee to host to see international registrations are coming in gradually for the
NZHA members and international guests at the picturesque tours and conference.
Wanaka show grounds. When you register, you also have the option of booking
Young Breeders Competition Becs Paterson has been accommodation through the registration process at either the
working closely with the NZ Hereford youth team, which if you Millennium Hotel or the Copethorne, which is situated opposite
were at the National Sale you would have been introduced to. the Millennium. The rates for both hotels were negotiated over
In addition, a multi breed youth team from NZ was selected a year ago and a limited number of rooms have been held. I
at Future Beef, the weekend prior to the National Sale. Both understand it’s not possible (or cheaper) to book directly with
NZ teams have very strong calibre of youth, so it’s going to either hotel. However, you do have the option to reserve your
be exciting to follow their journey. To date Becs has 9 teams own accommodation elsewhere.
entered in the Young Breeders Competition. NZHA encourages you to register early while the Early Bird
Tours The route for the pre tour in the NI and the post tour registration is open, especially if you wish to stay at either
in the SI are finalised, however some details are still being the Copthorne or Millennium. If you require assistance with
worked through. The ‘Get over your jet lag - Northland tour’ your registration, please contact Christine on Monday’s or
and the ‘Kaikoura Extension tour’ are additional tours before Wednesdays on 06 323 0745 or send her an email to office@
the pre tour and after the post tour, designed for people with herefords.co.nz. NZHA are employing a part time administrative
a bit more time to view some excellent studs and scenery. assistant, so that WHC can employ Christine to concentrate on
Details of which have been added to the WHC website. conference and tour matters.
Registration There are a selection of registration options. Register now for your early bird discount.

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