The New Zealand Ayrshire Association (Inc), known as Ayrshire New Zealand, is an Incorporated Society representing approx 380 Ayrshire breeders in New Zealand. The offices of Ayrshire New Zealand are located in Hamilton (central North Island) at the site of Livestock Improvement Corporation. The office is staffed Monday to Friday and members and visitors are always welcome to call at the office.

The Association is divided into 9 wards geographically, each ward represented by a Director. The Board of Directors is headed by the President.  Ayrshire New Zealand is also the parent body to 16 Ayrshire clubs nationwide. An annual Meeting is held each year in June at varying locations. All members are invited to attend.

NZ DAIRY EVENT RESULTS Ayrshire Champion Brookview Secrecy On Par, Steiner Partnership, Tokoroa Reserve Champion Brookview Lot Laguna, Steiner Partnership, Tokoroa See News section for Ayrshire section results

AYRSHIRE YOUNG JUDGE COMPETITION The Arran Trophy for the Ayrshire Young Judge Competition was held at the NZ Dairy Event last week. This prestigious competition was won by Jessica Vaughan of Arran Ayrshires, with Jonathan Glentworth of Sanrosa Ayrshires in second place. Jessica is pictured with her father Selwyn Donald, a previous winner, the Donald family donated the Arran Trophy.

AYRSHIRE SEMINAR For younger members to learn, enjoy and mix with other young Ayrshire breeders and make contacts. (Min age 18 yrs, no max limit on age). Southland 13 - 15 April 2010   Seminar includes workshops on animal nutrition, breeding for production, employment and finances, as well as a day trip to Stewart Island.   For more information or to register contact Pam Allison 07 856 0816 or Audrey Stevenson 03 249 4368

BULLETIN ADVERTISING Want to save money on advertising and still market your herd to all breeders in NZ?   Sign up to 4 confirmed Bulletin ads for a 15% discount.  Whats' more, if you sign up before 22 January 2010 you will go in the draw to win your first ad free! Conditions apply, contact Pam Allison.