Norbrook joins Holstein NI herd competition sponsors

Norbrook joins the competition’s long-term and valued-sponsors Bank of Ireland, Trioliet and Cookstown Dairy Services.

Club secretary John Martin said: “Judging of the competition is well underway with the junior and intermediate sections now complete. The senior and premier herd categories will be visited by their respective judges during the incoming week.

"The competition is going from strength-to-strength and a steady increase in entries over the last few years has necessitated the introduction of a fourth category - an intermediate section. The organising committee is delighted to welcome Norbrook as sponsor of the new intermediate category.”

Norbrook is a globally recognised brand and produces a wide variety of veterinary medicines for farm and companion animals.

The company produces an extensive range of popular dairy-focused products, including anthelmintics such as Eprizero, as well as intramammary tubes and its best-seller NoroSeal.

Norbrook’s technical sales manager Kevin Corry said: "Our recently launched Transition Cow range (Calcitrace D3 bolus, Calcitrace P liquid, Ketonor+ and Norophos) builds on our expertise in metabolic disease management and perfectly complements our long-standing Calcijet products.

“Norbrook is proud to have supported farms, pet owners and the veterinary industry in Ireland with innovative products and trusted, quality brands for over 50 years.”

Kevin Corry added: "We are delighted to confirm sponsorship of Holstein Northern Ireland’s annual Herds Inspection Competition.

“Holstein NI is celebrating its 25 th Anniversary this year and I am looking forward to being part of this hotly contested and successful competition.”

John Martin added: "We have been overwhelmed by the support from club members, and I am delighted to confirm that this year’s competition has attracted a record entry of 84 herds across the four sections.

“On behalf of Holstein NI I would also like to thank Cookstown Dairy Services, Trioliet and Bank of Ireland, for their generous and continued sponsorship of the competition. I would also like to welcome Norbrook and thank them for coming onboard to sponsor the newly implemented intermediate section.”

The 2024 judges are:

Junior section – David McNaugher, Mullagher Herd, Aghadowey.

Intermediate section – Jessica Hall, Antrim.

Senior section – Bryan O’Connor, Bawnmore Herd, Kanturk, Co Cork.

Premier section – Tom Kelly, Monamore Herd, Drogheda, Co Louth.