Amid the excitement and applause of the Nairobi International Trade Fair 2025, history was made. Cow No. 3_62 (ID 23_44-LXXVII), the pride of Tassells Farm Limited, captured the coveted title of Supreme Champion in the senior dairy cattle category.
This championship celebrates a monumental achievement for Kenya’s livestock industry and the nation’s genetic advancement in dairy excellence. Officially recognized by the Kenya Livestock Breeders Association (KLBA) — custodian of the Kenya Stud Book and Dairy Recording — the win cements Cow 3_62 as a living symbol of superior breeding, unmatched performance, and the enduring spirit of agricultural innovation that defines Tassells Farm Limited.
A Historic Achievement
The Supreme Champion title represents the pinnacle of dairy excellence, conferred only upon the animal that most perfectly embodies the ideal balance of dairy strength, reproductive capacity, and long-term productive utility.
Cow No. 3_62 earned this honor after an outstanding performance in the highly competitive Senior Friesian Holstein class, her superiority validated through both quantitative and qualitative evaluation by expert judges.
Her recognition is not merely aesthetic, it is a scientific affirmation of superior breeding, management, and performance.
A Genetic and Functional Masterpiece
The Supreme Champion distinction was achieved through exceptional scores in key phenotypic and functional traits, confirming her excellence as follows:
- Frame & Capacity:
Exhibits a perfectly structured skeleton with exceptional angularity and open-ribbed dairy character, providing immense feed capacity and metabolic efficiency. - Udder Architecture:
Displays a flawlessly attached, high-quality udder with superior ligamentation and ideal teat placement, hallmarks of longevity and sustained, high-volume milk production, delivering an impressive 14,300 litres per lactation at 3.4 % butterfat. - Locomotion:
Demonstrates optimal foot and leg structure, ensuring durability, stability, and mobility, essential for long-term productivity and animal welfare.
This performance confirms Cow No. 3_62 as not just a show champion but a benchmark in dairy science and genetics.
The Celebrity 3_62 HF
Affectionately referred to as “The Celebrity 3_62 HF,” this extraordinary cow represents the strategic genetic vision of Tassells Farm Limited, a farm committed to redefining Kenya’s dairy future.
Her success stems from the meticulous integration of elite bloodlines, uniting the attributes of a superior sire and a magnificent dam. The result is an individual that embodies the pinnacle of modern dairy breeding, a Supreme Champion who stands not merely as a winner, but as a heritable benchmark and a foundational asset for Kenya’s national dairy genetic goals.
Significance for Kenya’s Dairy Sector
This win is more than symbolic. It highlights:
- Genetic progress: Kenyan dairy farms are now breeding animals capable of competing at world-class standards.
- Increased visibility: Such recognition draws attention from investors, researchers, and agricultural development agencies.
- Motivation for others: Smaller farmers and breeders are inspired to aim higher in herd quality, management, and record-keeping.
- Brand elevation: For Tassells, the victory cements its position as a leader in dairy innovation, sustainability, and genetic excellence.
What’s Next for Tassells Farm Limited
Building on this remarkable achievement, Tassells Farm Limited (TFL) is advancing ambitious expansion plans, including a flagship agro-industrial development in Kitui County. This integrated hub will combine dairy production, renewable energy, research, processing, and agritourism, positioning TFL as a central driver of sustainable agricultural innovation.
With the Supreme Champion title now part of its legacy, Tassells Farm stands in an even stronger position to attract strategic partnerships, investor confidence, and nationwide engagement from farmers dedicated to the advancement of Kenya’s dairy genetics.
