news / 21st
December 2011
Christmas Message
Derrick Frigot - President, WJCB
As we enter Christmas week, I wish you and your family
very best wishes for Christmas and a happy, prosperous
and healthy 2012.
This past year has been an interesting one for the Jersey
breed and the World Jersey Cattle Bureau. Indications
from around the world show that the Jersey is enjoying
increased popularity that bodes well for the future.
Last February, many Jersey breeders from around the
world enjoyed the generous hospitality of our New Zealand
friends. They skillfully demonstrated the potency and
aptitude of the New Zealand Jersey and the admirable
lifestyle she provided her owners. It was an impressive
visit for the tourists, with an enlightening conference
programme that generated enthusiasm in all who attended.
Again, I thank our New Zealand hosts for their preparation
and staging of the 19th World Jersey Cattle Bureau conference … “Hooked
on Jerseys”.
As we move towards 2012, may I remind all our members
that next year’s Council Meetings and tours will
be in Colombia, starting on June 1st. 2012 and preceded
by a visit to Guatemala. Please note the arrival date
in Colombia as this has been changed recently … it
is now Friday, June 1st.2012. The organizing committees
in Colombia and in Guatemala have worked hard to present
very interesting and exciting tours and I encourage all
to attend this rare opportunity to see the Jersey breed
in these Latin American countries.
The history book compiled by Hans Norgaard of Denmark
is currently being edited and will be completed and available
to all Jersey breeders in the coming months. It is an
extensive and comprehensive history of the global Jersey
breed that will appeal to all dairymen.
This book is being sponsored by the WJCB and I am grateful
to those breed associations and individuals who have
already generously given funds to make it happen! The
most recent donation comes from the RJA&HS in Jersey
who have indicated their “Gold” sponsorship,
which is greatly appreciated. I make no excuses for appealing
to all to consider making a donation so that we can bring
this valuable work to fruition.
I look forward to seeing many of you in the coming year
and send my best wishes to all involved with the Jersey
cow.
Yours sincerely
Derrick Frigot
President, WJCB |
