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British Friesians NORTHERN IRELAND'S Castledale dairy herd, owned by Gordon and Gavin Stockdale and family of County Down, has won the 2021 British Friesian Herd of the Year Award. This new award is aimed at recognising the top performing British Friesian herd each year, based on a combination of classification and production. The result is based on Breed Code 20 females, bred and owned by the member, that have finished two lactations and calved within the last two years, allocated points according to their performance. To qualify for the award, a herd must have a minimum of 30 females ...
NI herd wins inaugural British Friesian Herd of Year Award 5 May 2021 | The award recognises the most outstanding British Friesian herd (Photo: British Friesian Breeders Club) A farming family from Northern Ireland have been announced the winners of the 2021 British Friesian Herd of the Year Award with their Castledale herd. The award is aimed at recognising the top performing British Friesian herd each year, based on a combination of classification and production. The Castledale herd, owned by the Stockdale family, is situated on the Lecale Peninsula in Co Down, having farmed in the area si...