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.
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Register Holsteins and keep such a data base in
tact for official recording purposes and other needs that may
arise from its members.
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Provide officially recognized classification
services and analysis thereof.
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Provide classification and judges courses.
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Allow or stop importation of genetic material.
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Provide sales and shows under its auspices.
Furthermore, did you know SA Holstein...
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Is, according to the Act, responsible for the
whole breed - registered as well as grade.
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Is the only breed Society that has copyright on
its pedigrees (since 1946).
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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...
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SA Holstein’s data is constantly required as
official data, to resolve court cases.
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Members may subtract fees paid to SA Holstein
from their income tax forms.
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Certificates of registered Holsteins can be used
as collateral with certain banks.
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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! |