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There are TWO new 95 pt. cows in the breed and they both reside at Duckett Holsteins in Rudolph, WI! The first is everyone's favorite Roy, Harvue Roy Frosty. The 2007 All-American Senior 3-Year-Old who was Intermediate Champion and Reserve Grand Champion of WDE in 2007 is now EX-95 96-MS. She is owned by Ducketts, Junemanns and Dr. Scott Armbrust. Also earning approval from a committee of three Holstein USA classifiers is Vangoh Durham Treasure EX-95 98-MS! Treasure was the 1st 5-Year-Old & Best Udder of Show at the 2009 Midwest Spring National, she was also Nominated All-American Senior 3-Year-Old in 2007. For more on these two beauties check out the Duckett Holsteins website.
Palmyra Farm of Hagerstown, MD, is known around the world for their award-winning Ayrshires and accomplishments within the dairy industry. The Creek and Shank families are now excited to announce a new venture - Palmyra Farm Cheese LLC. Making its debut early this summer, Palmyra Farm Cheeses are uniquely flavored as they are produced with the milk from their Ayrshire herd. As their new website shares, "They are farmstead artisan cheeses that capture the exclusive flavors and texture of the wholesome fresh milk provided by our distinctive high quality cows." The line-up of custom cheese varieties currently includes: Cheddar, Smoked Cheddar, Cajun Cheddar, Tomato Basil Cheddar, Chesapeake Bay Cheddar, Colby, Garlic Colby, Hot Pepper Colby, Vegetable Colby and Feta. For more information about Palmyra Farm and Palmyra Farm Cheese LLC, visit www.palmyrafarm.net. Here you can choose to learn more about both their Cows and Cheese!
Ra-Lee Acres had a very exciting June classification! Their great day with the classifier brought them two new Excellents: Dixie-Ridge Forbdn Celsy-ET (EX-90) and Dixie-Ridge Frejo Pamela (EX-90). They also reported some new VG 2-year-olds: Dixie-Ridge Blitz 4056-ET (VG-85 VG-MS @ 2-08), Tramilda-N Snow Daylily-ET (VG-85 VG-MS @ 2-07), and JK-RG Advent Arlene-Red-ET (VG-85 VG-MS @ 2-09), who is an Advent daughter of Greenlea Rub Marlene!
July 1, 2009
National Convention Wrap-Up
Larry Tande of Medford, MN moved up to the Association presidency as scheduled succeeding Doug Maddox of Riverdale, CA. Delegates selected Chuck Worden, Cassville, NY as vice-president after a three-way contest with John Bierbaum and Tom Thorbahn.
Delegates also reelected for their second term National Directors Robert Nigh of Wisconsin and Hank Van Exel of California. Joining the Board for the first time are Bill Wright, Utah, for Region 8 and Jonathan Lamb, New York, for Director at Large. More here
NHWSO Silent Auction Raises Scholarship Funds
The National Holstein Women’s Scholarship Organization hosted its 29th Annual Silent Auction during the National Holstein Convention. One-hundred thirty items were donated from every part of the country. Beautiful handmade quilts, a variety of adult and children’s clothing, jewelry, wine gift baskets, Holstein memorabilia, an array of items for the home, and objects for entertaining children were included. According to Ida Ruby, President, the NHWSO Board of Directors worked together this year to organize the event as its major fundraiser. The Auction raised $6,381 for the NHWSO Scholarship fund. More here
The Tuesday version of The National Holstein Convention Newsletter is online. Click here to see it!
Congratulations to Brianne Wilson of Lee Center, NY! She was the lucky winner in our $100 VISA gift card giveaway held in early June. Just over 340 visitors to HolsteinWorld.com completed the visitor survey for the chance to win a $100 VISA gift card. The survey asked questions about their connection to the dairy industry, items they like on the HolsteinWorld.com website and things they'd like to see changed or added. More here
It was a day for the 2-year-olds when the classifier stopped by at R-E-W Farm in Lebanon, CT this June! Marc Wolf reports that of the nine 2-year-olds scored, seven classified Very Good and two classified Good Plus. Leading the way at VG-88 was Arethusa CS Escapade, a Stormatic daughter of Budjon-JK Durham Episode-ET (EX-92 94-MS), the Res. All-American Sr. 2-Year-Old in 2007. From the high demand Larcrest Juror Chanel (3E-93 GMD DOM) family, Larcrest Chocolate-ET scored VG-87 91-MS @ 2-03! She is sired by Lou from Chanel's Outside daughter, Champagne (VG-87 DOM). Also scoring VG-87 was Arethusa Outside Leslie - and she did that just 14 days fresh! Her dam is Milibro Cousteau Leela (2E-94), All-Canadian Jr. 2-Year-Old 2002. Pictures of these high-scoring young cows will be coming soon to the R-E-W website but until then, click here to check out what's available from them and R-E-W!
Two-Rock Holsteins, Neil McIsaac and Son Dairy in Petaluma CA scored a few cows as a breeders special with satisfying results. Highlights include Zimm-Acres Durham Inez scoring EX-93 EX-94-MS. Inez was recently the All-CA 5-Year-Old and HM Senior Champion. Additionally she was 2nd and best bred & owned 5-year-old at the Western Spring National. Two Roy daughters were also scored EX-90: Two-Rock Roy Audra and Two-Rock Roy Helena. 2-year-old highlights include Two-Rock Dundee Lizetth, VG-87; Two-Rock S Storm Pocket-Red VG-85 (5 weeks fresh); Two-Rock Damion Louann VG-85, Louann completes 5 generations of homebred VG or EX cows.
The National Milk Producers Federation today asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to boost its purchase prices for cheese and milk powder in order to bolster the current rock-bottom milk prices that are threatening the livelihoods of thousands of dairy farmers.
In a letter sent Friday to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, NMPF requested that the USDA raise the purchase price for cheese blocks from $1.13/lb. to $1.19; raise the purchase price for barrel cheese from $1.10 to $1.16/lb.; and raise the purchase price for nonfat dry milk powder from $0.80/lb. to $0.84. These price levels are identical to those suggested by NMPF to Congress as it wrote the farm bill in 2007 and 2008. Higher product prices will translate into higher farm-level prices, according to NMPF. More here
June 30, 2009
Calling All Members of the Dairy Industry!
Join dairy farmers from coast to coast in discussing the future of our industry in a National Conference Call. Participation is the key to a healthy and viable dairy industry. If you haven't pre-registered it isn't too late. Just call the Teleforum Number at 1-877-269-7289 and use PIN#14944 on Tuesday,June 30, 2009 at 4PM EDT.
Pfizer Animal Health has provided us with some helpful management feature stories. To view the first two articles on mastitis and individual cow production, click here.
WHA State Picnic Saturday July 11 In Ixonia
The Wisconsin Holstein Association will be having their annual statewide picnic on Saturday, July 11. Crescentmead Holsteins and Todd and Christa Wendorf will be hosting the crowd in Ixonia, WI, starting at 11:00 a.m. All Holstein enthusiasts and breeders are welcome at this event and can enjoy the lunch, starting at 12:00 noon. Other activities for the day include dairy judging, volleyball, a scavenger hunt and a dunk tank. The food and beverages will be provided for guests at no charge. More here
Royal Highland Show 2009 Almondene Whitney is crowned Holstein Champion at Royal Highland Show, Edinburgh, UK. The beautiful 4-year-old daughter of Oseeana Astronomical won the approval of show judge Harry Evans and proved a popular ringside winner for joint owners Alister Laird and R F Lawson (breeder).
Klessig Joins ANIMART as Marketing Associate
ANIMART, Inc. announces the recent addition of Katie Klessig as marketing associate of the large animal dairy and livestock division which provides animal health products and supplies to producers. Klessig recently graduated in May from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s degree in life sciences communications, formerly known as agricultural journalism.
In her new position, Klessig will be responsible for assisting with dairy and livestock marketing and communications. She will support the marketing efforts to introduce new products to the ANIMART sales team and ANIMART customer base. More here
Bank Of America Letter Addressing HSUS Relationship
In response to their inquiries about Bank of America's support of HSUS (Humane Society of the United States), click here to read a letter sent to cattlenetwork.com.
June 29, 2009
The CA National Convention Newsletters are online!Click here to see the Sunday Edition and Click here to see the Monday Edition!
Additional late updates for the CA Futures Sale are online! Click here to see them!
Maxville Holstein Show
June 27,2008
Judge: Gerald Coughlin
Total shown: 150 Junior Champion: Gillett Miss Damion, Ferme Gillette Inc. Reserve Junior Champion: Philmardo Watch Out Im Here, Philmardo, Futurcrest, R. Hefernan, P. Conroy & Estaban Pasada Grand Champion: Blondin Lyster Beauty, David & Jeremy Hoese Reserve Grand Champion: Blay Joy Jasper Mallory, Ferme Blondin Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: Ferme Blondin Premier Sire: Braedale Goldwyn
For photos and individual class winners check out the All Breeds Blog
The 2009 California Nationals was held last night and despite triple-digit temperatures for most of the evening, a large crowd stayed at the Dixon Fairgrounds and watched 94 lots reach an average of $4,695. More here
Be sure to visit BovineBid.com for the Live Auction Webcast of tonight's CA National Futures Sale! Be sure to register and sign in early so you don't miss any of the action!
With show season in full swing, be sure to visit the recently updated Ag Engraving website for all of your awards, photos and gifts!
The classifier was at Aurora Ridge Dairy last week. They did a limited program over three days and scored 350 2-year-olds resulting in 22 VG, 179 GP, 109 G, and 40 <G. VG 2-year-olds were sired by Durham, Marsh, Blitz, Fabulous, Zenith, Drake, Talent, Eisenhower, Roy, Dundee, Damion, Lou, Pontiac, Rampage, Canyon, Goldwyn, and Jebediah. They also had three new EX cows sired by Cousteau, Ellipsis, and Hillcrest. Additional highlights were Ellbank Talent Colorado being raised to EX-92 (3rd calf), and Chuckhill Polo Sammie being raised to EX-91 at 15 yrs 9 mos, on her 13th lactation and currently with over 340,000 lbs lifetime. Current herd totals are 22 EX, 244 VG, 734 GP, 383 G, and 107 <G.
Co-Vale Farm was visited by the classifier recently and reports they had eight new Excellents and 22 new Very Good cows. The highlight of the day was Circle-F Terrason Wonderful, the Jr. Champions from the All-American Dairy Show last year, was scored VG-89 @ 2y.! For more on the herd check out their website.
The Larry Branen Idaho Ag Summit committee is seeking nominations for the Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Agriculture.
As part of the annual Ag Summit, the Governor recognizes individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the Idaho agricultural industry. The Ag Summit will take place February 8-9, 2010 in Boise. More here
June 28, 2009
Kings Ransom Farm in Schylerville, NY scored recently with some nice results. The King family added a total of 14 new Excellents with highlights including: Kings-Ransom Goldwyn Riz EX (from Rale EX-92) and Kings-Ransom Shottle Raila EX-91 (from Ratasha VG86). The high scoring cows on the day were Kings-Ransom Bond Hazel EX-93, Tiffany Finest Checkers EX-93 and Fly-Higher Durham Olivia EX-93. A total of 21 new VG 2-year-olds were added with highlights of: Kings-Ransom El Ramosa VG-87 (Elegant x Rale EX-92), Oakfield Linjet Racy VG-87 (Linjet x Riatta 13th gen EX and owned with Emerling Farms and Fly-Higher Holsteins), HigherRansom Burt Moan VG-87 EX-MS (CTPI 1938 x VG86 Lancelot, owned by Higher Ransom), Kings-Ransom FBI Europe VG-87 EX-MS (GTPI 1930 x VG87 Pippen) and Kings-Ransom FBI Lincoln VG-87 (CTPI 1966 x Durham Lint EX). Sires of other VG 2-year-olds included: Damion, Zenith, Marsh, Mango, Toystory, Duplex and Oman. For more on the farm check out their website here.
Logistical marathon to find the best of the best New Zealand cattle
Judges travelled 4000km to find the best Holstein dairy cows in New Zealand during this year’s 2009 Semex-New Zealand Holstein Friesian Association On-Farm Competition.
The competition, which was initiated by Semex six years ago, has continued to grow and this year 625 cows from 104 farms throughout the country were entered in a competition that is unique and increasingly celebrated.
The point of difference is that the cows are not judged in a show ring. They are judged on-farm in their working clobber, deliberately acknowledging functionally sound cows that produce, reproduce and last. The initial judges moved between farms, adjudicating the regional champions before the national over judge, Selwyn Donald, from Featherston, stepped in to place the national champions in their respective age-groups. More here
NMPF Calls For Expansion of Dairy Price Support Program
The National Milk Producers Federation asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to boost its purchase prices for cheese and milk powder in order to bolster the current rock-bottom milk prices that are threatening the livelihoods of thousands of dairy farmers.
In a letter sent Friday to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, NMPF requested that the USDA raise the purchase price for cheese blocks from $1.13/lb. to $1.19; raise the purchase price for barrel cheese from $1.10 to $1.16/lb.; and raise the purchase price for nonfat dry milk powder from $0.80/lb. to $0.84. These price levels are identical to those suggested by NMPF to Congress as it wrote the farm bill in 2007 and 2008. Higher product prices will translate into higher farm-level prices, according to NMPF. More here
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For MSU Dairy Store Ice Cream
One store. Countless flavors. Cold. Frosty. Delicious. There’s nothing more refreshing than the sensation of ice cream hitting your tongue on a warm summer day, and the Michigan State University (MSU) Dairy Store has the ideal summer snack to fill the order. Since 1914, the MSU Dairy Store has served the East Lansing community with its quality ice cream. A wide variety of unusual flavored ice creams line the shelves of the coolers in the MSU Dairy Store. More here
June 27, 2009
The National Holstein Convention has begun! Be sure to check the All Breeds Blog for periodical updates throughout the event!
New scores at Hass-Acres Holsteins in Wisconsin! Most notably, their high profile red cow, Meyervilla SS Tu-Lou-Red is now VG-89 EX-MS! Also scoring well was Hass-Acres Defin Beautiful who is now VG-86 87-MS @ 2-03 and their 2ndcalf Goldwyn daughter, Hass-Acres Gold Nessa went VG-87 EX-92-MS! Check out their updated website here for more, including info on their National Convention Sale consignment!
Semex Releases Its First Group Of Genomic Tested Sires
Semex has released its first group of genomically proven bulls in Australia – two years ahead of historical methods.
The group of two Braedale Goldwyn and two Picston Shottle sons have been hand-picked for their pedigrees and team averages specifically for Australasia’s market.
Genomics is the study of genes on an animal’s chromosome, which influences how traits are expressed in individuals. The genetic markers are called SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphism) and ultimately SNPs are expected to identify the best bulls and the best brood cows without the expense and time lag of progeny testing. It has historically taken up to five years per bull to achieve a proof. More here
Southwestern Kansas Veterinary Center Expands Regional Service Area
Randall Spare, DVM, President, Ashland Veterinary Center, Inc., Ashland, Kansas, announces the addition of Travis McCarty, DVM, to the staff of large and small animal specialists in the Southwest Kansas practice. Dr. McCarty, a 2008 graduate of Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, specialized in large animal practice. More here
June 26, 2009
Updates are online for the CA Convention Sale, being held June 28th in Sacramento and the CA Convention Futures Sale, being held June 29th in Sacramento. Click here for the National Sale updates and Click Here for the Futures Sale updates.
Ocean View Farms in Windsor, CA reports new classification results! On last week’s classification the herd gained 13 new Excellents along with 25 new Very Goods. Ocean View is located about 2 hours from the National Holstein Convention and is having an open barns from 10 – 5 on Friday June 26 and Saturday June 27. Visitors are welcome at any time during those hours during the Convention week and are encouraged to contact the farm ahead of time. Details on their exciting National Convention Sale consignment is available on their website.
Convention is Approaching - Tune In For Live Auction Webcast Of Convention Sales!
Visit the recently updated BovineBid.com website and get ready to bid in real time at the 2009 California Nationals and the 2009 California Futures sales with the featured Live Auction Webcasts of both sales. The California Nationals will take place on Sunday evening beginning at 6:00 p.m. PST with the California Futures taking place on Monday evening beginning at 6:00 p.m. PST. Click here for more information!
Ronnie Thomas and Harry Schaapman of Georgia are excited to report their June classification results: Gatmar Nada scored EX-91, Nada is an Outside daughter and 8th generation Excellent tracing back to the Hiawatha’s. Budjon Himetro Windy went EX-90 92-MS, Windy is now a 4th generation Excellent. Ma Tom Ba Dundee Erin-ET scored VG-87 @ 2y., Erin is a daughter of Budjon EllyMae EX-91 X Eileen EX-96 X Elegance EX-96. Finally LaFoster Dundee Velvet-ET was raised to EX-91, she is the 3rd full sister to score 91 points from Shearoad Skychief Valerie this summer. Ronnie Thomas and Mitchell Parks also own Ma Tom Ba Gibson Eclipse that scored the maximum EX-92. Eclipse was the 5th 4-year-old at NY Spring Show in April and is a daughter of Budjon Linjet Evalyn-ET, then the great Elegance herself!
Northeast Dairy Leadership Team Discusses Current Dairy Situation
The Northeast Dairy Leadership Team, led by Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff, New York Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker, and Vermont Agriculture Secretary Roger Albee, recently gathered to discuss the current dairy situation.
The leadership team also consists of about 50 dairy producers and industry leaders who have collectively worked to influence agriculture policy and to educate legislators about the dairy industry.
“The Northeast has easy access to 50 percent of the U.S. population,” said Secretary Wolff. “A dairy industry that implements the right initiatives to foster long-term growth will meet regional and international opportunities and will remain viable.” More here
June 25, 2009
The Cattle Exchange and Stonehurst Farm Spring Sale was held June 18th in Intercourse, PA, and averaged $2074 on 112 lots. The sale featured consignments from Pineland, Juniper and Briggskill Holsteins. Topping the event was Juniper Goldwyn Whist-ET, the VG-86 Goldwyn from Norz-Hill Form Wok-ET (3E-94) with over 230,000M, 8400F and 7000P lifetime. Whist has a CTPI of +1959, with PTA numbers of +1317M +80F +42P +3.1PL and +2.99T. She sold in calf to Whitter-Farms Shot Ares, who has a GTPI of +1981 and +4.16T. Consigned by Juniper Genetics of Gray, ME, she sold for $5200 to Elvin Reiff of Mt. Joy, PA. The second high seller at $4300 was another Juniper consignment, Juniper Jardin Astonish-ET, a 4/08 Jardin daughter from Juniper Outside Ariel-ET (VG-89, EX-MS), with 3-04 365 31,790 4.4 1387 3.5 1097. The 2nd dam is Carters-Corner Man Aldi (2E-90 DOM) followed by Neu-Way Patron Allie-ET (VG-87 GMD DOM) and Neu-Way Aerostar Allie-ET (VG-87 GMD DOM). Andy Carter of Greenville, IL, purchased the heifer for $4300.
New Location For Burton-Fellers Expo Sales
Burton-Fellers reports a change of venue for World Dairy Expo Sales. In previous years the sales have been held in Arlington. The 2009 "Party At The Planet" sale will be held Thursday, October 1st at 7 p.m. in Madison, WI at the Sheraton Inn. The Sheraton is located across the road from the coliseum.
New classification results were reported by Jeff Butler earlier this week! Savage-Leigh Lavisha, a Toystory from Savage-Leigh Licorice (EX-92 GMD-DOM) just scored VG-89, EX-MS for owner Jamie Howard of Kentucky, while Ms Atlees Goldwyn Ariel-ET, a Goldwyn from MD-Delight Durham Atlee (EX-92 DOM), scored VG-88, EX-MS for owners Jeff Butler and Mark Butz. Both animals will be featured in the International Intrigue Sale, so be sure to look for the online sale catalog at holsteinworld.com next week!
James & Tara Davis, Ta-Ro-Lee Holsteins, Chowchilla, CA report that Ta-Ro-Lee Buckeye Layla-ET scored VG-87 EX-MS on her first classification last week. She is consigned to the California Nationals.
Sell 6 for the 60th Birthday of National Dairy Shrine
Maribel, Wis. To celebrate 60 years of National Dairy Shrine, the organization’s board of directors is issuing a new member challenge — Sell 6 for the 60th. The board of directors is encouraging all members to sign 6 new members to celebrate National Dairy Shrine’s 60th Birthday, one for each decade of the organization’s existence. Those selling 6 or more memberships will earn the opportunity to receive one free membership to give to any person. The contest runs through World Dairy Expo and concludes on October 5 which is the anniversary of the first annual meeting. More here
June 24, 2009
Currie Holsteins of Tully, NY classified last Friday with great results! There were two new excellents and seven very good two year olds added to the 45-cow herd. These included homebred favorites by Goldwyn, Roy, September Storm & Talent. Other highlights of the day included the maternal sister duo of Curr-Vale Durham Eva-ET & Curr-Vale Leduc Emmy. Eva, in her third lactation was raised to EX-92, while Emmy was scored 2E-EX-92. Third lactation cows, Curr-Vale Roy Terry 3716 & Benton Extra Eva were both raised to EX-91. For more information, look out for the Currie Holsteins website…coming soon!
Cocalico Holsteins reports a great recent classification day! They had four new 93 point cows sired by Durham, Linjet, Kite and Clark while another Kite daughter went EX-92. They also had six new Excellents sired by Durham, Talent and Gibson as well as a VG-88 Durham 2-Year-Old and a VG-87 Drake 2-Year-Old. The Zimmerman's are now home to 36 Excellents and 22 Very Goods with a new BAA of 112.7! For more information on these cows and more check out their website here.
The State University of New York at Cobleskill to host Seventh Annual Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge
The seventh annual Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge will be held November 5th through November 7th, 2009 in Glens Falls, New York. Jenny Mills of Elanco Animal Heath and Dayton Maxwell from the SUNY Cobleskill College of Agriculture and Technology are leading this year’s Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge.
The duo indicates there are already more than 100 students from 14 universities committed to the 2009 Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge. They expect a total of 120 students from colleges and universities across the Northeast and Canada to participate in the three-day program. More here
Johne’s – What’s New? What can we do?
Johne’s is a long-term challenge for dairy and livestock producers that never seems to go away; however, research is finding new tools and refining old ones to help deal more effectively with the disease. Make plans to join us for the 2nd New Horizons in Johne’s Disease Control workshop that will explore ways to deal most effectively with the disease at the farm level. The workshop will be held on Monday August 10, 2009 in Wiley Hall on the University of Minnesota campus in conjunction with the 10th International Colloquium for Paratuberculosis (ICP) that runs from August 9 to 14. More here
June 23, 2009
The classifier called in at Giltex Holsteins earlier this month and left six new Excellents in the herd! Giltex C Tilda was raised to EX-94 and Comestar Lauseen Skychief is now EX-92. There are also 14 new Very Good 1st lactation cows including Monanfran Advt Charlize-Red - the Reserve Grand Champion from the CA State Show - who is now VG-89! Click here to see the new photos and scores on their updated website!
Chestnut-Hyll Farm LLC in Ashford, CT have some great classification results to share. Highlights include three new Excellents and three new Very Goods with several others going up in score as well. Cranberry-Mdws HM Alivia-ET went EX-90 EX-MS. She is a recently fresh Hi Metro daughter of MD-Delight Storm Allison-ET (2E-92), next dam is Chief Adeen. Chestnut-Hyll Bell scored EX-91 @ 3-6. Bell is sired by Roy and out of a VG Jackman, then a VG LEE, then a EX 92 SkyBuck. Also scoring EX-90 was UCONN Vegas, a Gibson out of UCONN Leader Velvet 4E-93, then an EX-92 Polo.
After Show Sale 3 averaged 7.389 Euro (10.240 US $) on 21 lots. The top seller was a Red Mr Burns x Gen-I-Beq September Sacha at 16.500 Euros (23.000 US $). Second high seller was a first choice based on genomic results out of three female pregs by Million x Calbrett Shottle Lisamaree at 15.100 Euro. The third highest seller at 14.100 Euro was a Red Advent granddaughter of Ruby Redrose and 14.000 Euro bought a first choice Baxter x MS Atlees Gold Abigail.
German National Show Results:
This years German National Show was won by 5-year old Grand Champion Stormatic Krista owned by Windlooper Holsteins and Seeger Holsteins. Intermediate Champion was Lys Goldwyn Aida owned by AG Hainichen. Premier Sire was Ladino Park Talent, runner-up was Goldwyn. 225 milk cows were shown.
June 22, 2009
Spruce Haven Farm in Union Springs, NY reports some exciting results from their June classification! They had 1 new Excellent and 15 new Very Goods, 6 of which were 2-year-olds sired by Buckeye, Elegant, Givenchy, Reece, and Goldwyn. Of those 2 went VG-88: Potters-Field G Kendra (Goldwyn x Garter Kendra) and OCD Durham Raddisson (Durham x EX Outside x 4 Ex Dams - owned by Corey Wolff). Every daughter born in the U.S. of Garter Kendra (VG-89, 2y) is now Very Good: 4 Goldwyns (88,86,85,85); 3 Shottles (87,86,85) and 2 Modests (85,85). Two Elegants and a Givenchy owned by Corey Wolff scored VG - Lynncrest Elegant Zita (dam Garter Zebee) went VG-85 VGMS, 2y; Whittier-Farms HE RegalL-ET (dam Outside Roz) scored VG-86 VGMS, 2y; and Schultz Givenchy Blanca-ET (dam BWM Blain) went VG-85 VGMS, 2y. Check out their recently updated website for more information!
Minnesota State Holstein Show
June 18 & 19, 2009 – Litchfield, MN
Judge: Mark Rueth, Oxford, WI
Total Shown: 206 Grand & Senior Champion: Vonburg Maroon Nina (Ballybeeny Maroon-TW), 1st Aged Cow, Brittany Albrecht, Hutchinson, MN Reserve Grand & Reserve Senior Champion: Macland Durham A Stacie (Regancrest Elton Durham-ET), 1st 5-year-old, Scott Culbertson, Pine Island, MN
*Best Udder & Best Bred & Owned of Show Honorable Mention Senior Champion: Budjon Rubens Annette (STBVQ Rubens-ET), 1st 4-year-old, Megan & Matthew Herberg, St. Peter, MN Intermediate Champion: Jen-D Devil Tiffany-Red (Dutchline Red Devil-Red), 1st Sr. 2-year-old, Reid Stransky & Jeni Dingbaum, Owatonna, MN Reserve Intermediate Champion: Budjon-Jergens Strmy Sky-ET (Comestar Stormatic-ET), 2nd Sr. 2-year-old, Robert Jergens & Jaren Howe, Hutchinson, MN Honorable Mention Intermediate Champion: Black-Lion Ter Commotion-ET (Innwood Terrason), 1st Jr. 2-year-old, Joe & Reid Stransky, Owatonna, MN Junior Champion: Lake-Prairie Kite Anika-ET (Markwell Kite-ET), 1st Fall Calf, Reid Stransky & Rottinghaus Woods LLC, Owatonna, MN Reserve Junior Champion: Crescentmead Kit Bailey-ET (Markwell Kite-ET), 1st Spring Yearling, Aaron Thompson, Nicollet, MN Honorable Mention Junior Champion: Sapa-Ska Gldwyn Reisling-ET (Braedale Goldwyn-ET), 1st Fall Yearling, Sapa-Ska Farm, Lake City, MN Champion Bull: Elgin-Rice Aspen Brigadier (EK-Oseeana Aspen-ET), 1st Sr. Yearling Bull, Jeff Pearson, Conrad Kvamme & Lonnie Zemlicka, Arlington, MN Reserve Champion Bull: Mr Blondin Dundee Beast-ET (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Neil Rickeman, Hutchinson, MN Golden Gopher Futurity XXXIII: Kingsmill St Renaissance-ET, Joe & Reid Stransky, Owatonna, MN ReserveGolden Gopher Futurity XXXIII: Havencrest Durham Ella, Scha-Way Holsteins, Little Falls, MN Premier Breeder: Macland Holsteins, Pine Island, MN Premier Exhibitor: Stranshome Holsteins, Owatonna, MN
For photos from the show check out the All Breeds Blog
Red & White Calf Raffle to Support the RWDCA Scholarship Fund
Someone will win a RED calf!…Will it be you? Tickets are available for the 2009 RWDCA Scholarship Raffle Calf! This year’s calf was generously donated by Golden-Oaks Farm, Wauconda, Illinois. Golden-Oaks Ad Mysty-Red-ET, a potential 9th generation VG-EX, was born on March 20, 2009 and is sired by the ever-popular KHW Kite Advent-Red-ET (EX-94). Mysty’s dam is Derrwyn Mystlet-Red-ET (EX-91) with a lifetime production of 101,240M 4.2% 4242F 3.2% 3274P, sired by Rubens. Grandam of Mysty is Derrwyn MG Mystery-Red (EX-92) sired by Mardi Gras, backed by a VG-86 Triple Threat, EX-91-2E Gold, VG-88 Magic, VG-85 Bootmaker, VG-88 Hagen and an EX-91-2E Hillside. More here
Steve and Penny Bishop of Ste-Pen Holsteins in NY have exciting classification results to share! At the end of the day they had their first two Excellent cows! Gen-Mark OMan Winsome scored EX-90 in her second lactation. Winsome, the #2 genomic protein cow in the breed, is the dam of Ste-Pen Shottle Winemall (VG-89 @ 2-09). Boyds-Brook Durham Sunshine also scored EX-90 (EX-MS).
June 21, 2009
We all know the fun parts of being in partnership with someone else on a cow. But what are the downsides to the partnership? What do you need to know before making that financial committment? In this month's Legal Minute with Ed Crossland, the Cumberland, MD, lawyer discusses some issues that you need to know before starting a new business partnership. Click here to read Holstein World's Feature Story online.
ABS Welcomes Thorburn As ABS Cornerstone Specialist
ABS Global has named Kirsten Thorburn an ABS Cornerstone Specialist for the West Coast. "Kirsten’s previous internship experience with ABS and her dairy industry knowledge make her a stand-out candidate for this position," stated Todd Kronberg, Director of North American Product Development. "She will be a great addition to the ABS Cornerstone® Progeny Test Team." More here
Genex Welcomes New Summer Interns
Sixteen interns from across the country are trained and ready to improve on-farm profitability after completing an extensive training program at the Genex Cooperative, Inc. headquarters in Shawano, Wis. The training program prepared these individuals for their internship with one of the world’s leading providers of dairy and beef cattle genetics. More here
Pfizer Animal Health Launches Externship Program to Fill Critical Role
in the Future of Animal Production Agriculture
The future of animal production agriculture will be missing a critical piece—veterinarians—without support for students to pursue large animal veterinary careers. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, fewer than 10 percent, or about 200 students, graduating each year from U.S. veterinary schools are interested in large animal medicine.
Pfizer Animal Health strongly believes that veterinarians are an irreplaceable element in the cattle industry and is concerned about a shortage of cattle veterinarians in the future. To counter this trend, Pfizer Animal Health launched an Externship Program this spring aimed at veterinary students with a potential interest in large animal medicine. There are more than 100 externship recipients this summer representing 27 veterinary schools from across the United States. Through its Externship Program, Pfizer Animal Health hopes to continue increasing the number of veterinary students with an interest in pursuing a cattle practice each year. More here
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