Call for Nominations - Show Ring Ethics Committee

The All Dairy Breeds Show Ring Committee (ADBSRC) has responsibility for the National All Dairy Breed Show Ring Code of Ethics and consists of representatives from Australian dairy breeds including Ayrshires, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Illawarra and Jersey.

Holstein Australia (HA) endorses the ADBSRC Code of Ethics that has the primary purpose to ensure that all animals presented for exhibition will be in their natural conformation and structure, free from any alteration or modification caused by unethical fitting practices.

HA’s representation on ADBSRC comprises three (3) members appointed for a maximum of three (3) years and includes one (1) board member and two (2) full members appointed by the Board.

Currently there are two Holstein full member representative vacancies on the Committee and nominations are called for the following two positions:

• One (1) full member to be appointed for a 2 year term ending 30 June 2027

• One (1) full member to be appointed for a 3 year term ending 30 June 2028

To find out more about show ethics and the ADBSRC please contact Gino Pacitti on 0409 678 110, via email at gpacitti@holstein.com.au or search Show Ethics on the Holstein Australia website.

Members are encouraged to nominate and to be eligible must be Full members at the time of nomination.

Please submit your name and member ID by email to John Crowther at jcrowther@holstein.com.au no later than COB Friday 15 August 2025.