Did you know...
That SA Holstein is the only organization which is officially recognized by the World Holstein Friesian Federation (WHFF) and the new Animal Improvement Act that may:
Issue pedigrees of registered Holsteins.
Register Holsteins and keep such a data base in tact for official recording purposes and other needs that may arise from its members.
• Provide officially recognized classification services and analysis thereof.
• Provide classification and judges courses.
• Allow or stop importation of genetic material.
• Provide sales and shows under its auspices.
Furthermore, did you know SA Holstein...
• Is, according to the Act, responsible for the whole breed — registered as well as grade.
• Is the only breed Society that has copyright on its pedigrees (since 1946).
• Is the only breed Society in South Africa that formed a public company in which its members have the majority shareholding.
Did you also know that...
• SA Holstein’s data is constantly required as official data, to resolve court cases.
• Members may subtract fees paid to SA Holstein from their income tax forms.
• Certificates of registered Holsteins can be used as collateral with certain banks.
• Registered Holsteins do not have to be branded.
And as a reminder —
Did you know five SA Holstein members have to date received the honour of “SA Farmer of the Year”
Surely you must admit that SA Holstein members are a dynamic and progressive group of people!
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