Resources
Useful links for HYB resources and for all sectors of the dairy industry.
Linear assessment guide
Linear involves the measurement of the cows and the scoring covers a number of individual traits on a scale of one to nine, describing the degree of the trait rather than its desirability.
Linear Assessment Score Card
This score card can be used alongside the Linear Assessment Guide to place your decisions. These are also used for the National Linear Competition and club events.
Showmanship Guide
This guide is aimed at giving advice on how to get started, tips on what’s right and what’s wrong and guidelines on good practice.
how to be a dairy judge
This guide, by EHRC, is aimed at giving advice on how to get started as a Dairy Judge, tips on what’s right and what’s wrong and guidelines on good practice.
Parts of the Cow
The parts of a Holstein can be broken down into key areas for evaluation, including the mammary system, feet and legs, dairy strength, and rump structure. These areas are important for milk production, longevity in the herd, and overall reproductive health.
Stock Judging Guide
Are you new to stock judging or just looking to brush up on your skills? Check out our guide for some useful hints and tips.
Phil Potts
“Growing up, I had always been around Holsteins and was involved with the Carrock herd who helped steer me towards joining Border and Lakeland HYB and I competed in my first HYB showmanship competition when I was 12 years old. I have gained a career and a livelihood from being part of HYB. I joined with next-to-no experience in dairy cows, showing cows or even the industry as a whole. I’m now out-of-age with a great knowledge of the breed from fitting cows, managing dairy cows on a day-to-day basis and I’ve met so many people in the industry from all over the world. The highlight of my time in HYB has to be becoming the overall champion of the Open Junior Show in Montichiari, Italy. It was a dream to get selected and a week that I’ll never forget! If you’re thinking about joining HYB, jump in with both feet and get stuck in. Ask as many questions as possible and surround yourself with people in the industry that are at the top of their game.”
Phil was a member of the Border & Lakeland HYB Club until 2024
