The WHFF Council announced the appointment of Dr Egbert Feddersen, Germany, as President and Matthew Shaffer, Australia, as Vice President of the organization. It was also confirmed that David Hewitt, former chief executive of Holstein UK, had been appointed Secretary General, replacing Mathieu Meers who is retiring.
President Feddersen emphasized the need for international cooperation, ‘We should aim for a closer relationship and co-operation with other World organizations like ICAR and Interbull. It is important that WHFF returns to its former leading industry position.’
Commenting on his appointment as Secretary General, Mr. Hewitt said ‘the global expansion of Holstein Friesian breeding offered WHFF many challenges and opportunities. The organization was ideally placed to assist emerging, as well as established herdbook’s, promote, develop and administer the Holstein Friesian breed to international standards’.
The changes were announced at The World Holstein Friesian Federation Conference in Killarney, Republic of Ireland. The conference focused on the continued development and expansion of the Holstein breed throughout the world, which was endorsed by the fact that 34 countries were represented. The conference theme from ‘grass to glass’ focused on the efficient management of Holsteins, combined with the development of new technologies to aid breeding and efficient milk production. Organized by the Irish Holstein Friesian Association the conference and three days of events climaxed with IHFA Championship Show held at the Millstreet Exhibition Centre.
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