N.Z. JERSEY BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION.

Shannon News, 8 June 1926, Page 3

N.Z. JERSEY BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION.

ANNUAL REPORT. • Following is the 24th annual report of the N.Z. Jersey Cattle Breeders' Association:— In presenting the annual report for the-year -ended 30th April, 1926, the Council have much pleasure in reporting another successful term. The continued increase in all departments, reflecting the solid progress made by the Association. »

Finance.—Our highly successful financial position Is disclosed hy the balance sheet attached hereto, and needs no other comments. Membership.—Our membership continues to increase, and now stands at 1448.

Registrations.—The number of animals registered during the year has eclipsed all previous yearly registrations by 773, heing 3477 males, 5301 females, a total of 8778. Transfers.—The number of animals transferred during the year is., as f0110w5:—3292 10w5:—3292 males, 3431 females, representing an increase in each sex, and a total increase of 044 over last year's figures. In this connection we wish to comment upon the large increase in number of animals transferred, which gives some indication of the growing demand for Jerseys. This greater demand has undoubtedly been brought about as the direct result of our publicity campaign. Judicious advertising, coupled with the distribution of Jersey literature by the office, is having the desired effect, and fully justifies the expenditure under this heading. C.O.R, Test.—During the'year ended 31st December, 1925, first class certificates have been gained hy 599 animals under S.O. Test, 98 of which were second, third or fourth records, and 445 exceeded the 'minimum qualification by at least 1001hs. fat. Despite'the fact that the standard set by the gold medal winners in recent years is exceptionally high, two newrecords have been established. In the Jiunior two-year-old /class, "Keston Flower," owned by Mr G. B. Yelchich, produced 694.25 lbs fat, and in the class for cows 5 years and over, "Holly Oak's Aimie," owned by Mr W T. Williams, produced 1056.49 lbs. fat, ■ These two cows have earned the special prize of £lO for exceeding the previous highest record in their respective classes, in addition to the usual subsidy. We congratulate the owners on these very fine performances, and wish them further success. ' Although the number of cows placed under S.O 1 . Test was slightly lower than the 'previous year, the results are Hull of merit, and the average for the whole number of certificates issued has again been raised. . It now' stands at 411.06 lbs., as against 437.57 lbs. last year. Dairy Division—lt is our great pleasure to again record our thanks aad appreciation of the goad work carried out bv the staff of this Department, under Mr Singleton's supervision. • •

Administration.—The continued increase in the number of registrations and transfers, etc., each succeeding year, means a substantial increase in the work to be carried out by the office staff, and it speaks volumes for the splendid system employed, which deals with the large amount of correspondence and filing of records so promptly and efficiently, while still maintaining the very moderate cost of administration.

In concluding this report,, we congratulate members on the past year's successful operations, and venture to express the opinion that further successes will eventuate during the ensuing year, so long as members adhere to our slogan and breed right, feed better, and test more.