That SA Holstein is the only organization which is officially recognized by the World Holstein Friesian Federation (WHFF) and the new Animal Improvement Act that may:

Issue pedigrees of registered Holsteins.
    ●   Register Holsteins and keep such a data base in tact for official recording purposes and other needs that may arise from its members.
    ●   Provide officially recognized classification services and analysis thereof.
    ●   Provide classification and judges courses.
    ●   Allow or stop importation of genetic material.
    ●   Provide sales and shows under its auspices.

Furthermore, did you know SA Holstein...
    ●   Is, according to the Act, responsible for the whole breed - registered as well as grade.
    ●   Is the only breed Society that has copyright on its pedigrees (since 1946).
    ●   Is the only breed Society in South Africa that formed a public company in which its members have the majority shareholding.

Did you also know that...
    ●   SA Holstein’s data is constantly required as official data, to resolve court cases.
    ●   Members may subtract fees paid to SA Holstein from their income tax forms.
    ●   Certificates of registered Holsteins can be used as collateral with certain banks.
    ●   Registered Holsteins do not have to be branded.

And as a reminder - Did you know five SA Holstein members have to date received the honour of “SA Farmer of the Year”?

Surely you must admit that SA Holstein members are a dynamic and progressive group of people!