General information on the Guernsey Cattle Society
The Guernsey Cattle Society of Australia meets once a year at a Royal Show for the Annual General Meeting and Federal Council. It is rotated between each state. Meetings of sub-committees are usually held at the same time. Federal Council is comprised of two delegate from each state.
The Guernsey Cattle Society has a Type Committee, Sire Proving Committee,and a Youth Committee.
The Type Committee looks at the following and makes recommendations to Federal Council -
- The Type and style of Guernsey cow needed for Australia.
- Classification.
- Star Brood Cow Awards.
- Superior Total Performance Awards.
- Excellent cows.
- Workability traits and proofs for cows for type as well as production.
The Bull Proving Committee looks at suitable sires for entry into the Sire Proving Scheme -
- They look for high production with good indexes.
- A VG or better dam.
- A depth of pedigree for 3 generations.
- A sire that is suitable as a sire of sons.
The Youth Committee:
Tries to encourage our youth through inviting them to participate in shows and other activities such as learning camps, and on farm visits and work experience.
Promotional Officer
Shirley Huth is the Promotional Officer of the Society. Shirley Huth is available per phone on 07 54843006 or email srhuth@hotmail.com
President
Mr. Lyndon Cleggett
"Brookleigh Guernseys"
GLENCOE, SA, 5291
P O Box 54
Ph/Fax: 08 8739 4368
E-mail: brookleigh@activ8.net.au
Secretary
Mrs Joyce Cleggett
GLENCOE SA 5291
P O Box 54
Ph/Fax: 08 8739 4368
E-mail: brookleigh@activ8.net.au
State Secretaries
NSW Julie Moore - Ph/Fax 0266573264
QLD Shirley Huth - Ph/Fax 0754843006
SA / WA Joyce Cleggett - Ph/Fax 08887394368
Tas Leann House - 0364423982
Vic Sally Tivendale - Ph/Fax 0358262082
Bull Proving Committee
Coordinator: Michael Smith - 0363973539
Type Committee
Chairperson: Lyndon Cleggett - 0887394368
Please refer to the following web sites for further Guernsey information -
Australian Guernseys Web site www.freewebs.com/guernseyaus/
World Guernsey Cattle Federation - www.worldguernseys.org
American Guernsey Association - www.usaguernsey.com
Canadian Guernsey Association - www.cdn.ca
South African Guernsey Cattle Breeders - www.studbook.co.za
Australian Dairy Herd Improvment Scheme - www.adhis.com.au
Dairy Australia - www.dairyaustralia.com.au
Australian Dairy Industry - www.dairy.com.au
Guernsey Cattle
PO Box 189
Kiama, NSW, 2533
Phone: 02 4232 3333
Fax: 02 4232 3350
guernsey@lbcentre.com.au