Alberta Holstein Association

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The Alberta Holstein Association, founded in 1935 as a provincial branch of Holstein Canada, to promote the Holstein breed and breed improvement throughout Alberta, Canada and international markets. The strength of the Association is in the membership of 557 Holstein breeders and as a branch of Holstein Canada there is a direct and beneficial connection to all Holstein breeders in Canada. The Association is active in export markets development through breed promotion in international and domestic dairy breed and trade shows, and by facilitating incoming buyers of Alberta/Canadian dairy genetics.

The twelve branch directors and staff work with Dairy Industry Partners to promote identified cattle, classification, milk recording and programs to encourage dairy herd management. Cattle judging and the development of qualified judges that are international renown, development of junior breeders and judges and domestic and international youth programs to encourage the development of future industry leaders.