New Breedsecretary Alan Crowe

The Irish Hereford Breed Society has appointed a new breedsecretary, Alan Crowe, who will fill the role formerly held by Louise Callan.

Alan comes from a pedigree and commercial sheep farming background on his family’s farm in Co. Meath and now resides in Co. Longford.

Alan has spent the last four years, completing a PHD with UCD and Teagasc, where he studied assisted reproductive technologies for cattle breeding.

Alan previously studied Agricultural Science in UCD and has also been involved with the council of the Irish Vendéen Sheep Society for the last 6 years.

Louise Callan, who departed the position earlier this year,was involved with the society for five years, and was the breed secretary forthe last three years.

The Irish Hereford Breed Society has over 800 members, withover 5,000 annual pedigree registrations.

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