{"id":146786,"date":"2026-03-23T12:49:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:49:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/?p=146786"},"modified":"2026-03-23T12:49:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:49:10","slug":"holstein-uk-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/holstein-uk-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Young dairy leaders gather at Reaseheath for national training programme"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='full_slider_1'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap sidebar_left'  ><div  class='avia-slideshow av-mn36bo14-320be7f3090d1d9f6b9ada283264e6cf avia-slideshow-featured av_slideshow_full avia-slide-slider av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied   avia-slideshow-1' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:5,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 28.666666666667%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-mn36bo14-320be7f3090d1d9f6b9ada283264e6cf__0  av-single-slide slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '  title='The full cohort of sixteen delegates, including Reaseheath\u2019s own farm team members Lucy Szolkowska and Drew Gerry, stand together outside the college. These young leaders represent the future of professional dairy farming.' ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-146787 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-146787\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holstein-UK-Co-5-1500x430.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"430\" title='The Holstein UK Advanced Dairy Training Class of 2026.' alt='The full cohort of sixteen delegates, including Reaseheath\u2019s own farm team members Lucy Szolkowska and Drew Gerry, stand together outside the college. These young leaders represent the future of professional dairy farming.'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"   \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div id='after_full_slider_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_left'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-146786'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mn36514s-1cb9c25c67ebb3ed12c39645903c4249 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Reaseheath College and University Centre welcomed the next generation of dairy leaders to campus as it hosted the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holstein-uk.org\/\">Holstein UK<\/a> Advanced Dairy Training Programme (ADTP).<\/p>\n<p>Sixteen Holstein Young Breeder members, aged 21 to 26, took part in the four-day programme, which combined on-farm learning with technical workshops and industry discussions. Among the delegates were two members of Reaseheath\u2019s own farm team, Lucy Szolkowska and Drew Gerry, alongside several former students.<\/p>\n<p>Designed to help develop future decision-makers within the dairy sector, the programme followed an intensive format, with mornings spent visiting progressive dairy farms and afternoons dedicated to practical and business-focused sessions.<\/p>\n<p>Farm visits included Thomasson Farms, focusing on calf care and youngstock management; Grosvenor Farms, exploring dry cow and fresh cow transition; Winstanley Farms, showcasing technology adoption in modern dairy farming; and Riverdane Holsteins, where delegates examined breeding, genetics and marketing strategies.<\/p>\n<p>Classroom and workshop sessions were led by leading industry figures including Dr John Cook, veterinary specialist in cattle health and production, as well as Ben Williams, Sustainability Manager at Leprino Foods, Mel Shipley of Oxbury Bank, and Emma Shaw of Real Success. Together, they provided insight into herd health, sustainability, finance and leadership within the dairy industry.<\/p>\n<p>Each day was supported by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holstein-uk.org\/\">Holstein UK<\/a> Team, using local progressive herds to showcase best practice and give delegates real-world insight into managing successful dairy businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Michael Halliwell, Group Commercial Director at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holstein-uk.org\/\">Holstein UK<\/a>, praised the collaboration and the quality of the experience delivered.<\/p>\n<p>He said: \u201cThe delegates were highly impressed by the quality of the itinerary, the farms we visited and the teams operating those businesses. The speakers added fantastic insight and really rounded out the practical elements with substance and context. The team at Reaseheath were fantastic throughout.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hosting national industry programmes forms part of Reaseheath\u2019s wider commitment to strengthening sector partnerships and supporting professional progression across land-based industries.<\/p>\n<p>Iain Clarke, Assistant Principal Land-Based and Sustainability at Reaseheath, said: \u201cIt\u2019s a privilege to host a national programme like the Holstein UK ADTP here at Reaseheath. Bringing together ambitious young professionals and leading dairy businesses aligns perfectly with our commitment to developing the skills, confidence and leadership the industry needs for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Following positive feedback from those who took part, Holstein UK is now planning to run another programme again in October, continuing a growing partnership focused on supporting the future of British dairy farming.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mn36e612-da899dc7a933325de372e7bc61fc0c91\">\n#top .avia-gallery.av-mn36e612-da899dc7a933325de372e7bc61fc0c91 .avia-gallery-thumb a{\nwidth:20%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-gallery av-mn36e612-da899dc7a933325de372e7bc61fc0c91 avia_animate_when_visible  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  avia_lazyload avia-gallery-animate avia-gallery-1'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><meta itemprop=\"contentURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/holstein-uk-conference\/\"><div class='avia-gallery-thumb'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holste-Copy-773x1030.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holste-Copy-773x1030.jpeg 773w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holste-Copy-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holste-Copy-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holste-Copy-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holste-Copy-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holste-Copy-1125x1500.jpeg 1125w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holste-Copy-529x705.jpeg 529w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holste-Copy-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" data-rel='gallery-1' data-prev-img='https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holste-Copy-495x400.jpeg' class='first_thumb lightbox ' data-onclick='1' title='A partnership for professional progression.'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-146788 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-146788\"  data-avia-tooltip='A partnership for professional progression.' src=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holste-Copy-495x400.jpeg\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\"  title='A partnership for professional progression.' alt='Delegates pose in front of Reaseheath\u2019s land-based science facilities. 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The ADTP programme balanced classroom theory with practical on-farm demonstrations, focusing on everything from calf care to advanced genetics.'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-146789 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-146789\"  data-avia-tooltip='Delegates get a close-up look at herd management during a farm visit. The ADTP programme balanced classroom theory with practical on-farm demonstrations, focusing on everything from calf care to advanced genetics.' src=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holstei-Copy-2-495x400.jpg\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\"  title='Real-world learning at progressive local dairy farms.' alt='Delegates get a close-up look at herd management during a farm visit. The ADTP programme balanced classroom theory with practical on-farm demonstrations, focusing on everything from calf care to advanced genetics.' srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holstei-Copy-2-495x400.jpg 495w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holstei-Copy-2-845x684.jpg 845w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><div class='big-prev-fake'><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-146789 avia-img-lazy-loading-146789\"  width=\"495\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holstei-Copy-2-495x400.jpg\" title='Real-world learning at progressive local dairy farms.' alt='Delegates get a close-up look at herd management during a farm visit. 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Led by industry experts, these workshops covered essential topics like herd health, finance, and dairy sustainability.' srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holstei-Copy-4-495x400.jpg 495w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holstei-Copy-4-845x684.jpg 845w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><div class='big-prev-fake'><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-146790 avia-img-lazy-loading-146790\"  width=\"495\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holstei-Copy-4-495x400.jpg\" title='Learning from the best: Technical workshops at Reaseheath.' alt='Sixteen ambitious Holstein Young Breeder members gather in a Reaseheath lecture theatre for a business-focused session. Led by industry experts, these workshops covered essential topics like herd health, finance, and dairy sustainability.' srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holstei-Copy-4-495x400.jpg 495w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holstei-Copy-4-845x684.jpg 845w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holstei-Copy-5-1030x687.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holstei-Copy-5-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holstei-Copy-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holstei-Copy-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holstei-Copy-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holstei-Copy-5-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holstei-Copy-5-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holstei-Copy-5-705x470.jpg 705w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" data-rel='gallery-1' data-prev-img='https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holstei-Copy-5-495x400.jpg' class='lightbox ' data-onclick='4' title='A close-up of a delegate during an outdoor farm tour. The four-day intensive programme challenged attendees to think critically about the future of the British dairy industry.'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-146791 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-146791\"  data-avia-tooltip='A close-up of a delegate during an outdoor farm tour. The four-day intensive programme challenged attendees to think critically about the future of the British dairy industry.' src=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holstei-Copy-5-495x400.jpg\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\"  title='Real-world learning at progressive local dairy farms.' alt='Delegates get a close-up look at herd management during a farm visit. 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Visits included industry leaders like Thomasson Farms and Grosvenor Farms, showcasing the latest in technology and youngstock management.'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-146792 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-146792\"  data-avia-tooltip='The Holstein UK ADTP group walks through a modern dairy unit. Visits included industry leaders like Thomasson Farms and Grosvenor Farms, showcasing the latest in technology and youngstock management.' src=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/26.03.23-Holstei-Copy-495x400.jpg\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\"  title='Exploring innovation in modern dairy housing.' alt='The Holstein UK ADTP group walks through a modern dairy unit. 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