WJCB 2023 World Conference
The 2023 WJCB Annual Meeting and Conference will be hosted by the Asociación de Criadores de Ganado Jersey in Guatemala between November 20th 2023 and December 6 2023.
- Pre Tour – Nov 20th – Nov 23rd
- Main Tour – Nov 23rd to Dec 4th
- Post Tour – Dec 4th to Dec 6th
Download conference brochure for full details and costs 2023 World Conference
Booking Form 2023 World Conference Booking Form
Young Breeders School
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR 2023 AUSTRALIAN YOUNG BREEDERS SCHOOL TEAM
Applications are open to 18-25 year olds, planning a future career in the industry.
As well as competing at the School, the Australian team will take part in an educational tour through Holland and Belgium. The five-day event, run by the Association Wallonne de l’Elevage, involves hands-on workshops including bedding, showmanship & clipping, as well as classroom-based sessions such as marketing and herd promotion. After three days of workshops and practice, participants put their skills to the test in stock judging, showmanship & calf classes.
Glen Barrett, Jersey Australia General Manager says: “The YBS Program since its inception has provided not just a great opportunity for those selected to hone and developed their show ring craft but to grow and evolve as individual to become current and future leaders”
“What’s more exciting that we are now progressing YBS into an All Breeds Youth Program driven by JA and HA and creating wider opportunities for Australia’s young breeders
WHO CAN ENTER?
Entry is open to Australian residents aged 18 to 25 years (on 25th August 2023). Applicants must have a track record that demonstrates a high level of skill and expertise in the preparation of cattle for showing and an intention to continue working or develop a career in the dairy industry.
Applications are invited from people representing all dairy breeds from all states and territories. To be eligible for the trip applicants must be able to travel between Saturday, 26th August and Friday, 8th September 2023. Team members from 2019 and 2022 are ineligible for the 2023 team.
HOW TO ENTER:
Application should be made via email to jersey@jersey.com.au by the closing date of 5pm, Sunday 16th April 2023. Applications must include a covering letter covering the points below and resume, to include both a personal and dairy industry referee. The covering letter must demonstrate:
- Your intention to pursue or continue a career in the dairy industry.
- Why you believe you should be chosen to represent Australia at the Young Breeders School.
- What you hope to learn from taking part in the Young Breeders School and educational tour.
KEY DATES:
- Entries close: 5pm – Sunday, 16th April, 2023
- Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place shortly afterwards
- Successful applicants announced in June
- The 2023 Young Breeders School takes place in Battice, Belgium from 30th August – 3rd September 2023.
- Educational tour taking in some of Holland and Belgium’s premium dairy regions with dates of travel expected to be 26th August – 8th September 2023.
Further information is available from Glen Barrett 0418 466 371 or Glen.Barrett@jersey.com.au
Terms and Conditions: Click 2023 YBS T&Cs
2023 Jersey Australia Conference Itinerary
2023 Jersey Australia AGM and Conference
Jersey Australia together with out host club and conference partner the Beautizone Jersey Breeders Club invite all members and guests to the 2023 AGM and Conference. The Beuatizone club haas planned a great couple of days of farm visits and local attractions and will also include the 2023 Dairy’s Fienst Sale.
Itinerary
- Host Club: Beautizone Jersey Breeders Club
- Contact Natalie 0428 545 208
- Location
- Coffs Harbour and Dorrigo
- Annuka Beach Resort https://www.breakfreeaanukabeachresort.com.au/
- 02 6652 7555 and ask for events Bookings
- Monday May 22ndArrive in Coffs Harbour
Casual dinner
Tuesday May 23rd
7.30am Bus departs Coffs Harbour
9.00am Oakleigh Downs Jerseys
10.10am Rainforest Centre / Skywalk
10.50am Moonpah Jerseys / Morning Tea
12.15pm Winvarl Jerseys
1.10pm Clearview Springs / Lunch – Lunch Sponsored by Elders
3.00pm Valleyrose Jerseys
4.00pm Dangar Falls
7.00pm Dinner at Annuka Beach Resort
Wednesday May 24th
8.30am Bus departs
9.00am Blueberry Farm Tour
11.00am Walking tour to Mutton Bird Island
12.30pm Lunch @ Jetty Beach House
1.30pm Dairy’s Finest Sale
3.30pm Afternoon Tea
6.30pm Jersey Australia Awards Dinner @ Annuka Beach Resort
Thursday May 25th
8.30am Tea and Coffee
9.00am Jersey Australian 2023 Annual General Meeting
11.00am Depart for home
Accommodation Bookings – Download the booking form here AGM Accommodation Booking forms
Bus tour Reservations and dinner bookings – Book online at
2023 AGM and Elections – Call for Nominations to the Board
6th March 2023
Notification of AGM and Call for Board Nominations
Dear Member
On behalf of the Board of Jersey Australia, I would like to advise the membership that 2023 Jersey Australia AGM will be held on Thursday May 25th, 2023, at the Anuka Beach Resort in Coffs Harbour NSW
As per Section 10 of the Jersey Australia constitution, 3 members of the Board of Management will retire by rotation at the 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM). The 3 directors who term expires at this year’s AGM are:
- Brian Wilson
- Wayne Kuhne
- Jamie Drury
Mr Wilson has advised that he will not be seeking re-nomination. Mr Drury and Mr Kuhne have indicated that they intend to seek re-nomination to the Board.
4 Positions on the Board are available to be filled.
At the December 2022 Board Meeting, the Board appointment myself as the Returning Officer for the 2023 Board Election
It is my pleasure on behalf of the membership of Jersey Australia to call for nominations to the board. I will note the following:
- Nominations must be completed on the attached nomination form in totality and returned to the Jersey Australia office by COB Thursday April 13th, 2023.
- Only Life. Full, or Family members can be nominated to the board.
- Only 1 person per membership can serve or be nominated to serve on the board at any 1 time.
- Only members who have paid their membership fee in full for the membership year commencing March 1st, 2023, will be accepted.
- Director terms are for a period of 2 Years commencing from the completion of the 2023 AGM.
- In line with new requirements as set by ASIC, all nominations must include your Directors ID.
- If you need to apply for a Directors Id, visit https://www.abrs.gov.au/director-identification-number/apply-director-identification-number
- Please note AgriBio where most meeting are expected to be held required all persons visiting AgriBio to be vaccinated for COVID-19
Members wishing to nominate to the Board can download the nomination form from 2023 Board Nomination form
If you have any questions relating to the role of director of Jersey Australia, please contact myself on 0418 466 371 or email Glen.Barrett@jersey.com.au
Kind Regards
Glen Barrett
Returning Officer
New partnership for On Farm Challenge
Jersey Australia is excited to announce ST GENETICS AUSTRALIA as our new sponsor Major Sponsorship Partner for our signature competition the On-Farm Challenges – The Great Southern Challenge, the Great Northern Challenge and The Great Australian Challenge.
Our new partnership with ST GENETICS AUSTRALIA is a long-term sponsorship commitment which enables the Association to continue the On Farm Challenge as members know and love and foster the On Farm Challenges continued growth and development.
General Manager of Jersey Australia Glen Barrett welcomed the partnership saying, “ST Genetics have a strong commitment of supporting events, shows and youth development and its an exciting opportunity for Jersey Australia to bring together Australia’s leading on farm challenge competition and a global leader in genetics and breed promotion in ST GENETICS.”
“STG Australia are excited with the opportunity to support the Jersey Australia On Farm Challenges” said Peter Semmens, General Manager of STG Australia. “Such opportunities to sponsor such a respected and well-known feature of the Jersey Australia calendar rarely become available and when approached by Jersey Australia it was a pretty easy decision to take the role of sponsorship.
STG Australia commenced business in Australia in its current format approximately 4 years ago and in that time has incorporated the Gender Sorting laboratory together at Camperdown into its business and has commenced a strong commitment to the Australian dairy genetics industry by currently importing more than 250 Male and some female embryo’s a year combined of Jersey and Holstein.
The ratio of Jersey embryo’s is increasing as ST USA expands its own program , Peter commented , and the first resultant calves in Australia have now been born and those once Genomic tested on BPI and TPI and other countries indexes will enter for collection and marketing of genetics.
Supporting this STG Australia is also expecting more Australian bred bulls to enter the collection facility. We see our linkage through Jersey Australia and events such as the STG Virtual Youth Show and incorporating the GSC as a fantastic steppingstone not only for STG Australia but also Jersey Australia and will be very keen to sit down with Jersey Australia once this year’s event is over to review and where and if needed to enhance the competition in line with STG Australia and Jersey Australia commitment to the Australian industry.
The change in Major Sponsor from Semex Australia was a mutually agreed but albeit difficult decision for both Semex and Jersey Australia to end the long-term partnership. Jersey Australia acknowledges the important and valued contribution that Semex Australia provided to the On Farm Challenges and we thank all at Semex Australia for their contribution over many years.
The Great Southern Challenge began in 1999 and then grew to incorporate The Great Northern Challenge in 2008 and The Great Australian Challenge in 2013.
Clubs are reminded that club challenges are required to be completed by the end of October with all results submitted by this date to the office.
Judging for the Great Northern Challenge will commence on or around November 5th with the Great Southern Challenge judging commencing oN or around November 10th.
2022 Notice of Annual General Meeting
Dear Members
It is my pleasure, on behalf of the Board of Jersey Australia, to invite you to the 2022 Jersey Australia Annual General Meeting.
We are excited this year to be hosted by the Tasmanian Jersey Breeders Club and we look forward to seeing you all at the Gateway Inn Motel in Devonport at 9am on Thursday, 26th May 2022 for the Annual General Meeting
We also recognise the value of ensuring members who cannot travel in person, can also attend so we will be streaming the AGM via video link. Members can access the meeting on zoom via the following details:
Topic: 2022 Jersey Australia AGM
Time: May 26, 2022, 09:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 821 2388 9855
Passcode: 412289
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Meeting ID: 821 2388 9855
Passcode: 412289
Jersey Australia can assist members wishing to join the video conference where practicable.
Download the Annual Report from 2022 JA Annual Report
Kind Regards
Glen Barrett
Returning Officer
Jersey Australia AGM
Jersey Australia
2022 AGM and Conference
Host Club: Tasmanian Jersey Breeders
Monday 23rd May
2.00pm Bus departs Launceston Airport – Bookings Essential
6.00pm Drinks and Dinner at Southern Wild Distillery – Cost $30.00 per person
Accommodation at The Gateway Motel in Devonport
Tuesday 24th May
8.30am Bus departs hotel
11.30am Farm walk and lunch at CRAIGLAWN Jerseys
Judy and Brian Johns @ South Forest
1.00pm Head to Stanley
1.15pm Tour The Nut
https://tasmania.com/points-of-interest/the-nut-in-stanley/
3.00pm Depart Standley and return to hotel
6.00pm Dinner at the Paranaple Centre – $65.00 per person
Dairy’s Finest Sale
Guest Speakers
Wednesday 25th May
8.30am Bus departs for Ashgrove Cheese
9.00am Ashgrove Cheese Tour
https://www.ashgrovecheese.com.au/
11.40am Lunch at Meander Hall
1.10pm Tour Tasmanian Truffles – Cost $30 per person
3.15pm Farm Visit to Merseybank Jerseys
Geoff and Anne Heazelwood @ Latrobe
6.00pm Dinner and JA Awards Presentation Night at Paranaple Convention Centre – $75.00 per person
Thursday 26th May
9.00am JA Annual General Meeting
12.00pm Bus departs to Launceston Airport – Bookings essential
Book and pay online at AGM and Conference Bookings
2022 YOUNG BREEDERS SCHOOL
Applications open for Australia’s Young Breeders School 2022 Team
Applications are now open for places on the five-strong Australian team set to compete at the 20th anniversary Young Breeders School in Battice, Belgium, in late August with young dairy men and women representing all dairy breeds encouraged to apply.
An Australian team competed at the Young Breeders School for the first time in 2019, with all team members finishing in the top third of the results, three in the top fifteen. With the event, formerly known as the European Young Breeders School, not taking place due to the COVID pandemic over the last two years, team leader Justin Johnston is looking forward taking an Australian team back to Belgium.
“For anyone looking to pursue a career in the dairy industry this is an incredible opportunity,” says Mr Johnston. “The Young Breeders School is the international reference point for training and show preparation, with almost 200 competitors from around the world expected to take part.”
Leadership development is at the heart of Australia’s YBS program according to 2019 team member Julia Paulger.
“Standing alongside four friends as part of the first Australian team was an unbelievable experience – one I won’t forget. The memories and friendships we made and the experience we gained will last us a lifetime. Based on my experience I see this initiative playing a really important part in developing and broadening the horizons for Australian dairy youth for many years to come,” says Ms Paulger.
Formerly called the European Young Breeders’ School, the increasingly international nature of the school, including welcoming Australia’s first team in 2019, has seen the COVID-delayed 20th rebranded as the Young Breeders School to reflect the global reach of the event more accurately.
Backed by Melbourne Royal, Holstein Australia, Jersey Australia and a growing number of dairy industry businesses, applications are open to 18 to 25 year olds planning a future career in the industry. As well as competing at the School, the Australian team will take part in an educational tour through Holland and Belgium.
The five-day event, run by the Association Wallonne de l’Elevage, involves hands-on workshops including bedding, showmanship & clipping, as well as classroom-based sessions such as marketing and herd promotion. After three days of workshops and practice, participants put their skills to the test in stock judging, showmanship & calf classes.
Rohan Butler, Holstein Australia Chief Executive Officer, says the Association is proud to support the Australian 2022 Young Breeders School team.
“This initiative has been put together to assist emerging leaders in the dairy industry develop valuable leadership skills. It also presents a unique opportunity to experience that first hand and start building international relationships early in one’s career,” says Rohan.
2/…Applications open for Australia’s Young Breeders School 2022 Team
Glen Barrett, Jersey Australia General Manager says: “The response to Australia’s first Young Breeders School opportunity in 2019 was a real testament to the calibre of our young dairy men and women and our Australian dairy youth programs.
“For 2022 there will be a real focus on opportunities to build on the team members’ personal development outside of the show ring. This adds increasing value to the program and future opportunities to team members and the dairy industry.”
In addition to Melbourne Royal, Holstein Australia and Jersey Australia, 2022 team sponsors so far include the Genetics Australia, STG Australia and WFI Insurance.
Applications are now open and close Sunday 15th May.
Who can enter?
Entry is open to Australian residents aged 18 to 25 years on 31st August 2022. Applicants must have a track record that demonstrates a high level of skill and expertise in the preparation of cattle for showing and an intention to continue working or develop a career in the dairy industry.
Applications are invited from people representing all dairy breeds from all states and territories. To be eligible for the trip applicants must be able to travel between 26th August and 9th September 2022. Team members from 2019 are ineligible for the 2022 team.
How to enter?
Application should be made via email to enquiry@holstein.com.au by the closing date of Sunday 15th May 2022. Applications must include a covering letter covering the points below and resume, to include both a personal and dairy industry referee. The covering letter must demonstrate:
- Your intention to pursue or continue a career in the dairy industry.
- Why you believe you should be chosen to represent Australia at the Young Breeders School.
- What you hope to learn from taking part in the Young Breeders School and educational tour.
Key dates
Entries must be received by 5pm on Sunday 15th May 2022. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place shortly afterwards with the successful applicants announced in June. The Young Breeders School takes place in Battice, Belgium, from 31st August to 4th September 2022. An educational tour taking in some of Holland and Belgium’s premium dairy regions. Dates of travel to and from Australia are to be confirmed but are expected to be 26th August to 8th September.
Further information is available from Justin Johnston on 0428 871 828 or enquiry@holstein.com.au.