The Ayrshire Cattle Breeders’ Society consists of a dedicated council and management team, as well as a list of members that are Ayrshire cattle breeders, farmers and stakeholders.
The council is made up of agricultural experts with a history of cattle breeding and farming. Their portfolio involves participant applications, event and expo planning, consultation with stakeholders and discussions surrounding local market trends and livestock management.
There are currently 49 members that form part of the society, who are Ayrshire cattle breeders and farmers. Other members include Ayrshire dairy producers, as well as dairy suppliers.
According to the Ayrshire Constitution, members of the society consist of ordinary and honorary life members. Ordinary members have the right to vote at any general meeting of the society, and the right to be elected to the council. Honorary life members are those who have participated in special services in the interest of the Ayrshire breed, and they can be elected at an annual general meeting. They also have the right to vote at any general meeting, and can be elected to the council.
Special honorary members are those who are not necessarily actively engaged in the breeding of animals, but would like to be part of the society. They, however, do not have voting rights and cannot be elected to the council.
An application for membership is available on the Ayrshire Cattle Breeders’ Society’s website.
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