{"id":9216,"date":"2025-07-24T08:22:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T13:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/uk\/?p=9216"},"modified":"2025-07-24T08:33:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T13:33:34","slug":"redhouse-zeus-pp-shaping-the-future-of-dairy-with-polled-genetics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/uk\/redhouse-zeus-pp-shaping-the-future-of-dairy-with-polled-genetics\/","title":{"rendered":"Redhouse Zeus-PP: Shaping the Future of Dairy with Polled Genetics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Born in Northern Ireland but with origins in America, Redhouse Zeus-PP<\/a> is taking dairy world by storm as one of the most sort-after homozygous polled Holsteins of his generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Irwin family<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For four generations, breeders the Irwin family have been farming in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Today, the farm is managed by Alan and David Irwin, who proudly continue the family tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A homebred herd since 1977 with only a few carefully chosen embryos sees milking cow numbers today at 170. With outstanding averages of 13,675 litres of milk at 4.55% Fat and 3.5% Protein per cow, this earns the herd recognition across Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently, they achieved the coveted 1,000 kgs average for Fat and Protein per cow. Coupled with this, Redhouse cows consistently break lifetime achievement awards, with 60 cows exceeding 100 tonnes of milk production.<\/p>\n\n\n

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David Irwin with Redhouse 2179 Luster Rud Zip VG and Redhouse 1942 Helix Rud Zip 2 Ex90. (Dam & Grand-Dam of Redhouse Zeus-PP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Herd management<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Complementing their production achievements is the herd’s exceptional type, with 47 cows currently classified as \u2018Excellent\u2019, and many more expected to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Attention to detail is key,” says David, who firmly believes that if the farm looks after the cows, the cows will look after the farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He emphasises that effective feed management and breeding practices are essential to producing the desired cows they aim for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

David’s commitment to excellence extends beyond his farm. For example, he actively shares his knowledge through open days and school visits. His engaging social media presence has attracted a global audience of thousands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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