Resources

Public Resource

This section provides information and resources for the general public. Below is a description of each section and what is contained.

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Constitution, Breed Standard and Registration and Herd Book Rules

The latest version of the New Zealand Highland Cattle Society, May 2023
New Zealand Highland Cattle Society (2023)
The breed standard in use by the New Zealand Highland Cattle Society.
New Zealand Highland Cattle Society (2011)
New Zealand Highland Cattle Society Highland Cattle Registration and Herd Book Rules
New Zealand Highland Cattle Society (2021)

Documents relating to Council discussions and meetings

No resources available under this section.

General Documents

Advertising and Sponsorship with the New Zealand Highland Cattle Society
NZHCS (2024) Public web site www.wp.nzhcs.org
TO BE UPDATED
New Zealand Highland Cattle Society (2013) Council of Management Policy
Grade B Assessment – Guidelines and Procedures for Owners and Assessor
New Zealand Highland Cattle Society (2021)
The Council of Management Privacy Policy. See also the Privacy Form under the forms tab.
New Zealand Highland Cattle Society (2010)
The notes and the associated Stock Sale and Purchase Agreement are offered as a guide to NZHCS members. Remember that each individual sale has a unique set of circumstances and members should carefully consider the conditions of sale that will protect both the vendor and purchaser.
New Zealand Highland Cattle Society (2010)
A draft sale and purchase agreement that may prompt a few things to think about when buying or selling highland cattle.
New Zealand highland Cattle Society (2010)
The New Zealand Highland Cattle Society Terms and Conditions relating to its use of information and its information systems. Please also refer to the privacy policy and form.
New Zealand Highland Cattle Society (2024) https://wp.nzhcs.org/refund_returns/

Online Forms

Application for Membership of the New Zealand Highland Cattle Society (online)

An online form to apply to join the New Zealand Highland Cattle Society.
New Zealand Highland Cattle Society (2024)

Downloadable Forms

A downloadable form to apply to join the New Zealand Highland Cattle Society. See also the online form available in the online section above.
New Zealand Highland Cattle Society (2024)
Grade B Assessment – Guidelines and Procedures for Owners and Assessor
New Zealand Highland Cattle Society (2021)
Grade B Request for Assessment for Female Scottish Highland Cattle. See also the guidelines for owners and assessors.
New Zealand Highland Cattle Society (2021)

Privacy Form [REQUIRES UPDATING]

A downloadable form that allows confirmation of use and release of information the Society may hold. See also the Privacy Policy under the documents tab.
New Zealand Highland Cattle Society (2024)
Information from the Ministry of Primary Industries on minimising the risks from Mycoplasma bovis at cattle shows and events
Ministry for Primary Industries (2017)

International Highland Cattle Societies

Highland Related

No resources available under this section.

New Zealand Agriculture

The Animal Welfare Act 1999 provides for the welfare of animals in New Zealand. It puts obligations on people who own or are in charge of animals to provide for the welfare of their animals.
Ministry of Primary Industries, New Zealand Government (2018)
NAIT is an animal identification and tracing scheme linking people, property and livestock.
OSPRI is a partnership between primary industries and government. We manage two national programmes – NAIT and TBfree. We also support the delivery of the Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) Eradication Programme.

International Agriculture

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