Dekeana Herd
Pedigree Registered Pure Friesian Herd
HERD OWNER
Henry, Yvonne, and Sam Dudley
HERD DETAILS
Based just outside Templemore Co. Tipperary. 82 spring and autumn calving cows. Had certain pedigree lines but graded up in 2019 and started classifying that year also. When breeding emphasis put on classifications, milk and protein % in recent years.
HERD PRODUCTION
In 2024 the herd produced an average of 7021 kgs milk 528 kgs MS at 3.54 protein and 4.01 fat.
PICTURED
Sam showing at Iverk 2025, and a view from the Axa Insurance National Herd's competition judging 2025
Wins & Awards
Sam was awarded the Judge’s Choice award by Adam Lawson in the AXA Insurance, Irish Pure Friesian National Herds Competition, 2024. In the judge’s view, “Sam is a very enthusiastic young breeder who is developing a very good herd of cows. He has a great knowledge of the breed and his herd.”