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HOLSTEINWORLD SALESFEATURES REGULARS
Issue 88 · Late Winter 2022
100 KAMPS-RX GENETICS The Apple B Stamp!
National Jersey Queen, Kylie Konyn
Show Ring Champions and So Much More!
60 2021 ALL-AMERICAN JERSEY NOMINATIONS More Entries, More Depth, More Fantastic Jerseys
All-American Ayrshire Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 All-American Brown Swiss Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 All-American Guernsey Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 All-American Holstein Nominations. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Advertising Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Advertiser’s Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Caring For & Breeding the Next Generation of Great Ones
108 CALIFORNIA TAKES THE CROWN
46 VIERRA DAIRY
SHOWS HOLSTEINWORLD SALESFEATURES REGULARS
42 REFLECTIONS OF HOLSTEIN WORLD ALL-AMERICAN CONTESTS By Joel Hastings
109 2021 HOLSTEIN CANADA MASTER BREEDERS 110 2021 HIGH RANKING HOLSTEIN BAA LISTS 112 HERSCHLEB NAMED NEXT WDE GENERAL MANAGER
All-America Jersey Nominations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 All-American Milking Shorthorn Results. . . . . . . . 107 All-American Red & White Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 International Dairy Week. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Breeder Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 From the Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Making the Headlines. . . . . . . . . . . 114-115 Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116-117
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Gracing the front cover is Oakfield Solom Footloose-ET (EX-94) and Bri-Lin Valson Spritz (EX-96); both Madison headliners for Vierra Dairy Farm, featured on page 46. On the back is KHW Regment Apple B-Red-ETN (EX-90), clone of the famed Apple, and paving her own way as a superior brood cow for Kamps-Rx Genetics, highlighted on page 100. Front Photos © Julie Ashton; Back Photo © Joey Opsal.
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Those 'Seed Corn' Dams!
t’s a delightful discovery when you learn that a fellow dairy cattle breeder also has an interest or passion for other livestock. Over the years, I’ve known ‘cow people’ that had a love for draft horses, pigeons, sheep, pigs, goats - you name it, anything with a pedigree. If you love one type of livestock, you probably can and will find love for another. What’s truly fascinating for me is tapping into the philosophies of ‘master breeders’ of those other species. To my dad’s chagrin, my sister and I always had horses and ponies around while growing up on our Wisconsin farm. From that, in addition to my lifelong love for dairy cattle, I’ve got a horse-shaped soft spot in my heart. After a thirty-year hiatus, horses are now a part of my life again, and in the interest of furthering my equine knowledge, I follow a few horse people on Facebook. One of my favorite pages is the Tamarack Hill Farm page, run by Denny Emerson, an 80-year-old equestrian from Stafford, VT. A former world champion threeday eventer, he’s had a long career, and done about everything you can do in the horse business. Incidentally, he spent his college summers working at Robert Knight’s Green Mountain Stock Farm, which in addition to the world-class Lippitt Morgan horses, was also home to the Lippitt Ayrshire herd - a prefix that can be found in the background of most modern Ayrshire pedigrees. Not long ago, Denny had a post contemplating breeding philosophy: Walter Christensen, from Tasdorf, Germany, was a former coach of the Swedish dressage team, and he was explaining the evolution of dressage horses that he had seen during his lifetime.
Walter said that the early Holsteiners that he remembered from the 1940s and 1950s were big, powerful horses, not much refinement, but plenty of massive strength. Various thoroughbred lines were imported to refine the lines to create lighter and more elastic riding horses, and there was a term used to describe that process, “light on top, heavy on the bottom.”
That referred to the way a pedigree is presented, the stallion above, the mare below, and the “lighter” thoroughbred or Arabian stallion is thus “on top“ with the less refined mare “on the bottom.” The objective being to create the perfect horse somewhere between light and heavy. But here’s the problem, Walter said. In order to have a base of heavier mares, you can’t keep breeding those fillies back and back to the lighter stallions. You need to breed heavy to heavy at least enough of the time to get what Walter called “seed corn,” the bigger mares of substance, and fewer and fewer breeders were willing to do that, because they all wanted performance horses, and were not so inclined to create less commercially popular breeding stock. We see the same situation in other breeds, the quest for refinement to the point that there isn’t much “heavy” left to go back to for replenishment of breed type. The afflicted breeds may include YOUR breed, if you think through breeding trends, and a dilemma for breeders is whether they are willing to sometimes sacrifice short term goals for long term breed continuity. Isn’t that something? You can change the species, but the conversation is pretty recognizable. What do you think of this line of discussion? Are you making some breeding decisions to ensure you have a foundation for the traits that are important to you - making those ‘seed corn’ dams?
Kathleen and her polo partner Tyse. I’d never dream of telling anyone how they need to breed their herd, but there’s some good stuff to ponder here. Actually, I find I’m more willing listen with an open mind when it’s not a dairy cattle breeding discussion - it takes away my pre-determined opinions. Let us know if you’ve ever gleaned a nugget of breeding knowledge from somewhere outside of the dairy cattle world - we’d love to hear the philosophies that have inspired you…or at least challenged you! Turning back to great breeding in our business, let’s tip our hat to the breeders of the outstanding Holsteins and Jerseys in the pages of this issue - featuring the 2021 All-American nominations! Every year, it’s a thrill to sort through the photos and resumes of the entrants, and again this year, we were bowled over by the quality! Take your time to page through and give these girls a look! All-American announcements mean we’re entering the back half of winter! Hang in there, everyone - we’ll see you soon at ringside!
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BACK ON TR ACK IN 2021! N
o one was more thrilled than everyone here at Cowsmopolitan to regain a sense of normalcy in the 2021 fall show season. Returning to the ‘big stage’ in Madison, WI for World Dairy Expo, and seeing the show strings from across the US and Canada back in their aisles was a welcome, happy experience. The renewal of shows at Harrisburg, the Big E, and many of our prominent state fairs put the solid structure back into our show season, and we, for one, were happy to see it! The number of entries to this year’s AllAmerican Holstein contest reflected that return to familiar ground. At just over 200 entries for the 20 classes, that total falls in a ‘typical’ number of entries compared to last year’s landslide record number of entries. 2021 nominees came from 14 different states and three Canadian provinces. As always, it is with great excitement, that we present to you the All-American nominees! Since its inception by the HolsteinWorld in 1922, the AllAmerican contest has recognized the very best Holsteins presented in US show rings in any given year. As always, we salute
those breeders, owners, caretakers, and exhibitors of these remarkable animals. The work in breeding and developing these breed celebrities goes on 365 days a year, and while many of the rosettes are harvested in October and November, we know the foundation is being laid right now in every single trip to the barn in the cold and dark. Overall, 44 different sires were represented by nominated individuals. We have a new king at the top of the sire list: Croteau LesPerron Unix, with eleven nominated daughters (nine cows, two heifers). That may come as no surprise following his Premier Sire banner wins at the International Holstein Show and Canadian National Show in 2021, but he dislodges the multi-year sire list champion ValBisson Doorman. Following Unix with ten nominees is Brenland Denver (one cow, nine heifers), then Doorman with eight (four cows, four heifers), and Duckett Crush Tatoo with seven (four cows, three heifers). Butlerview Farm of Chebanse, IL made a notable return to the show ring in 2021 with nine individual All-American
nominations solely-owned, and one in partnership. Following them were several perennial powerhouse exhibitors including: Duckett Holsteins of Rudolph, WI with six outright individual and group nominations and four owned in partnership; Ferme Petitclerc of Quebec with five individual and group nominations and one owned in partnership, and Elmvue Holsteins of Johnstown, NY with four solely-owned individual nominees. Quebec breeders Ferme Jacobs and Ferme Petitclerc each bred four individual nominees and one group, while Tim & Sharyn Abbott of Borderview Genetics in Vermont bred four individuals. This year, six judges from a number of the country’s most prominent shows were asked to be on the committee to ensure every class would have adequate discussion and evaluation. Eddie Bue, Mike Duckett, Lynn Harbaugh, Ryan Krohlow, Chris Lahmers, and Chad Ryan comprised the 2021 All-American Nominating Committee. This group had judged and observed cattle at shows from east to west this year. As advised by Cowsmopolitan/HolsteinWorld in keeping with the contest criteria, the committee based their decisions on three factors: the show placings, the quality of the photo, and their own personal knowledge of the animals. A panel of 19 judges are selecting the final award winners by ballot. Judges are asked not to vote in classes where they have bred or own an animal. The votes will be tabulated with scores of seven points for 1st place votes, three for 2nd, and one for 3rd. The voting record of the judges will be posted on our website and the final numeric totals will determine the All-American, Reserve All-American and any Honorable Mention designations. Winners of the contest will be published in the Spring 2022 issue.
The 2021 Holstein Nominating Committee LtoR: Mike Duckett, Brandon Ferry, Chris Lahmers, Eddie Bue, Lynn Harbaugh, Ryan Krohlow and Chad Ryan. 18 « COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022
By Kathleen O’Keefe
SPRING HEIFER CALF
BORDERVIEW DOORMAN ROXIE-ET 3220099785
Exhibitor – Tim & Sharyn Abbott and Matt & Sarah Hawbaker, Clear Spring, MD Breeder – Tim & Sharyn Abbott, Enosburg Falls, VT 2nd spring calf at Maryland State Fair; and 6th at International Holstein Show.
REDCARPET WAR MISSOURI-ET 3224513140
Exhibitor – Jacob, Logan, & Madison Harbaugh and Dylan & Cameron Ryan, Marion, WI Breeder – Johnathon Heinsohn, Kirkland, IL 3rd spring calf at International Holstein Show.
REYNCREST SELECT LEMON DROP 3231632818
Exhibitor & Breeder – Reyncrest Farm, Corfu, NY 4th spring calf at International Holstein Show; and 6th at New York State Show.
MONTDALE DENVER CALLIE 13609631C
Exhibitor – Michael & Monique Bols, Ferme Jean-Paul Petitclerc & Fils, and Montdale Holsteins, Russell, ON Breeder – Michael & Monique Bols, Liberty Genetics, and Montdale Holsteins, Russell, ON 1st spring calf at Canadian National Show & Eastern Ontario Invitational Show; 3rd at Supreme Dairy Show; and 14th at International Holstein Show.
REYNCREST DLAMBDA LIT UP 3232476415
Exhibitor & Breeder – Reyncrest Farm, Corfu, NY 1st spring calf at International Holstein Show; and 2nd at New York State Show.
WINDY-KNOLL-VIEW PESKY 3229290523
Exhibitor – Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL Breeder – James & Nina Burdette, Mercersburg, PA 1st spring calf at Eastern Fall National Show & Pennsylvania Fall Championship Show; and 2nd at International Holstein Show. COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022 » 19
WINTER HEIFER CALF
BUDWEISERS DNVR BROOKLYN-ET 3205758126
Exhibitor – Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL Breeder – John Cunningham & Ross Risner, Penngrove, CA 1st winter calf & Junior Champion at Mid-East Fall National Show & Wisconsin Championship Show; and 6th at International Holstein Show.
KINGSWAY ALLIGATOR A TWIX 13694406C
Exhibitor – Velthuis Farms Ltd., Osgoode, ON Breeder – Kingsway Farms, Hastings, ON 1st winter calf & Junior Champion at Canadian National Show; 2nd at International Holstein Show; 3rd at Supreme Dairy Show; and 5th at Ontario Summer Show & Eastern Ontario/Western Quebec Championship Show.
PETITCLERC LAMBDA SWEETIE 120647813C
Exhibitor – Ferme Fortale, Ferme Jean-Paul Petitclerc & Fils & JM Valley Holstein, St. Christophe d’Arthabaska, QC Breeder – Ferme Jean-Paul Petitclerc & Fils, St. Basile, QC 1st winter calf at International Holstein Show; and 2nd at Canadian National Show & Supreme Dairy Show.
GLEN-PAUL WARRIOR BACARDI 3212177722
Exhibitor – Marissa & Logan Topp and Audrey Sidle, Smithville, OH Breeder – Glenn Craemer, Smithville, OH 2nd winter calf at Mid-East Spring National Show; and 3rd at International Holstein Show & Mid-East Summer National Show.
MS THUNDERSTORM ETERNITY-ET 3203772802
Exhibitor – La Femme Fatale Syndicate, Kaukauna, WI Breeder – S. & S. Nehls, Crescentmead, La Femme Fatale & Milksource, Kaukauna, WI 2nd winter calf at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 5th at International Holstein Show.
VELTHUIS DOORMAN FANTA 13848140C
Exhibitor & Breeder – Velthuis Farms, Ltd. Osgoode, ON 1st winter calf & Junior Champion at Eastern Ontario/Western Quebec Championship Show; 1st & Reserve Junior Champion at ON Summer Show & Supreme Dairy Show; 3rd at Canadian National Show; and 4th at International Holstein Show.
FALL HEIFER CALF
2ND-LOOK MASTER BLASTER 3220231917
Exhibitor – Clarkvalley Holsteins, Woodville, ON Breeder – Kalista, Kaianne & Kaydence Hodorff, Eden, WI 3rd fall calf at Wisconsin Championship Show; 4th at International Holstein Show; and 25th at Canadian National Show.
BORDERVIEW DENVER CHLOE-ET 3215759745
Exhibitor – Brian & Becky McGee and Vickie Roudabush, Clearfield, PA Breeder – Timothy & Sharyn Abbott, Richford, VT 1st fall calf & Junior Champion at Pennsylvania Spring Show; 1st & Reserve Junior Champion at Pennsylvania Fall Championship Show; 1st at Eastern Fall National Show; and 2nd at Central Pennsylvania Championship Show.
MILKSOURCE WARIOR KLASH-RED 3203772791
Exhibitor –Milksource, Kaukauna, WI Breeder – Kara Vosters, Kaukauna, WI 1st fall calf & Reserve Junior Champion at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 2nd at International Holstein Show.
BELLA-RIDGE DRMN GIOVANNA 3212876407
Exhibitor – Jacob, Logan & Madison Harbaugh and Adella & Ainsley Loehr, Marion, WI Breeder – Lynn & Sara Harbaugh and Kurt & Sara Loehr, Marion, WI 2nd fall calf at Wisconsin Championship Show; 3rd at International Holstein Show; 5th at Midwest Spring National Show; and 9th at Wisconsin District 7 Show.
BROOK-CORNER TATOO JUSTIFY 3223247980
Exhibitor – Blackjack Holsteins, Wykoff, MN Breeder – Brook Corner Holsteins, Lebanon, PA 1st fall calf & Reserve Junior Champion at Midwest Fall National Show; 2nd at Minnesota State Show; and 5th at International Holstein Show.
MS REBAS RAVEN BEAUTY-ET 3141339959
Exhibitor – Glamourview – Iager & Walton, Walkersville, MD Breeder – Reba Partners and Tess & Stella Schmocker, Whitewater, WI 1st fall calf & Junior Champion at International Holstein Show; 3rd at Midwest Spring National Show; 5th at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 12th at WI District 6 Show.
SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER
BUDJON DNVR ANDREA CROWE-ET 3205758080
Exhibitor – Chandler & Calvin Bening, Arlington, MN Breeder – Budjon Farms, Lomira, WI 1st summer yearling at Midwest Fall National Show; 2nd at International Holstein Show; and 4th at Minnesota State Show & Wisconsin District 8 Show.
JEFFREY-WAY DRMAN TAVOR-ET 3207890846
Exhibitor – Emma Kate & Ava Hendrickson, Belleville, WI Breeder – Jeffrey & Kate Hendrickson, Belleville, WI 3rd summer yearling at International Holstein Show & Wisconsin Championship Show.
QUALITY MASTER RUTH 13765051C
Exhibitor – Quality Holsteins, Beckridge Holsteins, and Agriber Societa Agricola, Vaughan, ON Breeder – Quality Holsteins, Vaughan, ON 1st summer yearling at International Holstein Show & Autumn Opportunity Show; 2nd at Supreme Dairy Show; 3rd at Ontario Summer Show; and 6th at Canadian National Show. 22 « COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022
HIGHWAYMEN DENVER ALRIGHT 3214924403
Exhibitor & Breeder – Ryan Lauber & Ben Wallace, Stoughton, WI 1st summer yearling at Wisconsin Championship Show; 3rd at Midwest Spring National Show; and 5th at International Holstein Show.
PETITCLERC UNIX PANAMA 120422696C
Exhibitor & Breeder – Ferme Jean-Paul Petitclerc & Fils, St. Basile, QC 1st summer yearling at Canadian National Show; and 4th at International Holstein Show.
TOPPGLEN GOLDCHIP WAKIKI 3212177712
Exhibitor – Colton Thomas & Caroline Egolf, North Lewisburg, OH Breeder – Brennan, Marissa & Logan Topp, New Breman, OH 1st summer yearling at Mid-East Fall National Show & Mid-East Summer National Show; 2nd at Indiana State Fair; and 7th at International Holstein Show.
SPRING YEARLING HEIFER
CHEERS AVALANCHE CHARLEY-ET 3205758088
Exhibitor – Rocco Cunningham, Penngrove, CA Breeder – Budjon, Abbott, Vail, Woodmansee & Blondin, Lomira, WI 1st spring yearling & Junior Champion at Western Spring National Show; and 4th at International Holstein Show & California State Show.
KAMPS-RX APPLEB AIYANA-ET 3147705346
Exhibitor & Breeder – Reggie & Krysty Kamps, Darlington, WI 2nd spring yearling at WI District 3 Show; 3rd at International Holstein Show; 7th at Midwest Spring National Show; and 10th at Wisconsin Championship Show.
LEGENDHOLM HOPES HARPER 3203772760
Exhibitor & Breeder – Legendholm Holsteins, Kaukauna, WI 1st spring yearling & Junior Champion at WI District 7 Show; 1st at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 10th at International Holstein Show.
CORNEREST ARTIST METEOR 3211715954
Exhibitor – Jim Butler & Pat Conroy, Chebanse, IL Breeder – Joel Nelson, Granville, NY 1st spring yearling & Junior Champion at New York State Show; 1st at Northeast Spring National Show; and 2nd at International Holstein Show.
KIMBALL-WAY GDWYN MONDAY-ET 3221095988
Exhibitor – Glamourview - Iager & Walton, Walkersville, MD Breeder – Andrew Kimball, Millington, MD 1st spring yearling & Junior Champion at Mid-East Summer National Show; and 1st at International Holstein Show & Mid-East Fall National Show.
PETITCLERC DENVER APRICOT 120335666C
Exhibitor & Breeder – Ferme Jean-Paul Petitclerc & Fils, St. Basile, QC 1st spring yearling & Reserve Junior Champion at Canadian National Show; 4th at Supreme Dairy Show; and 19th at International Holstein Show. COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022 » 23
WINTER YEARLING HEIFER
BELLA-RIDGE LETS GET TATOOS 3212876382
Exhibitor & Breeder – Jacob, Logan & Madison Harbaugh and Adella & Ainsley Loehr, Marion, WI 1st winter yearling at Wisconsin Championship Show; 3rd at International Holstein Show; and 4th at Midwest Spring National Show.
BORDERVIEW GOLDWYN 2378-ET 3200856311
Exhibitor – Glamourview – Iager & Walton, Walkersville, MD Breeder – Tim & Sharyn Abbott, Richford, VT 6th winter yearling at International Holstein Show.
MS LACES UPGRADE LACIE-ET 3207552711
Exhibitor – Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL Breeder – Tim & Sharyn Abbott, Ferme Blondin, and Clark Woodmansee III, Richford, VT 1st winter yearling & Junior Champion at Illinois Championship Show; 1st at Mid-East Fall National Show & Midwest Spring National Show; and 4th at International Holstein Show.
BLONDIN DENVER SVALANTINI 111671380C
Exhibitor – Brian Joseph Enright, Ferme Jacobs & Quality Holsteins, Winchester, ON Breeder – Ferme Blondin, St. Placide, QC 1st winter yearling & Reserve Junior Champion at International Holstein Show; 1st at Supreme Dairy Show; 2nd at Ontario Summer Show; and 4th at Canadian National Show.
MCWILLIAMS WARRIOR RAINE-ET 3130438963
Exhibitor – Katie Yocum, Salvisa, KY Breeder – Sam McWilliams, Somerset, PA 1st winter yearling & Junior Champion at Kentucky State Fair; 1st & Reserve Junior Champion at Maryland State Fair; 2nd at Mid-East Fall National Show & Mid-East Spring National Show; and 5th at International Holstein Show.
TAL-VIEW TATOO PISTOL 3142743194
Exhibitor – Michael & Julie Duckett and Matt Hawbaker, Clear Spring, MD Breeder – Ethan Scott Copenhaver, Lebanon, PA 1st winter yearling & Junior Champion at Eastern Fall National Show & Pennsylvania Fall Championship Show; 1st & Reserve Junior Champion at Southeast Pennsylvania Championship Show; and 2nd at International Holstein Show.
FALL YEARLING HEIFER
APP-SHAM DENVER DIXIE 144984059
Exhibitor – Bret & Shelby Keister, Townville, PA Breeder – Joshua Waddell, Townville, PA 1st fall yearling at Pennsylvania Spring Show & Northwest Pennsylvania Championship Show; and 4th at International Holstein Show.
MAPLE-LEIGH DMPSEY ALEXA-ET 3209229179
Exhibitor – G & H Dairy, Escalon, CA Breeder – Tanner Schmaling, Delavan, WI 4th fall yearling at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 6th at International Holstein Show & Midwest National Spring Show.
MILKSOURCE UNIX CHASSUP-ET 3203772733
Exhibitor – Jacob, Logan & Madison Harbaugh & Erin Viergutz, Marion, WI Breeder – Milksource, Kaukauna, WI 1st fall yearling at International Holstein Show; 2nd at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 4th at Midwest Spring National Show.
BANOWETZ DIAMOND RING 3209185889
Exhibitor & Breeder – Shawn & Levi Banowetz, Charlotte, IA 2nd fall yearling at Midwest Spring National Show & Iowa State Show; and 5th at International Holstein Show.
MILKSOURCE STORM SIREN 3203772736
Exhibitor – Siren Syndicate, Farley, IA Breeder – Milksource, Kaukauna, WI 1st fall yearling at Wisconsin Championship Show & Wisconsin District 8 Show; and 2nd at International Holstein Show.
OPSAL DENVER COCO DE CHANEL 3205948826
Exhibitor – Kyra & Kenzie Danz, Barneveld, WI Breeder – Joseph Opsal, Blue Mounds, WI 3rd fall yearling at International Holstein Show; and 5th at Wisconsin Championship Show & Midwest Spring National Show. COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022 » 25
MILKING YEARLING
DUCKETT UNIX LACY 3209843133
Exhibitor – Triple-T Holsteins, Renee Pierick & Sam McWilliams, North Lewisburg, OH Breeder – Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph, WI 1st at Mid-East Fall National Show & Western Pennsylvania Championship Show; and 8th at International Holstein Show.
MD-MAPLE-LAWN TATOO JUNO-ET 3205609887
Exhibitor – Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph, WI Breeder – Michael, Matthew & Mark Iager, Frederick, MD 6th milking yearling at International Holstein Show.
SCO-LO DEVOUR FOXIE-ET 3200856298
Exhibitor – Kingsway Farms & Hodglynn Holsteins, Hastings, ON Breeder – Cael, Chase & Caden Cannon, Dyersville, IA 2nd milking yearling at Iowa State Show; 3rd at International Holstein Show; and 5th at Canadian National Show. 26 « COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022
GLENIRVINE UNIX SALLY 11973914C
Exhibitor – Milksource, Laurie Fischer, Cy Letter & Robert Sabo, Kaukauna, WI Breeder – Glenirvine Farms, Fergus, ON 2nd milking yearling at International Holstein Show.
ROSEMARY UNIX GOLDIE 111391201C
Exhibitor – Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL Breeder – Ferme Silvercrest Inc. & Ferme Vinbert Inc., St. Valerian, QC 1st milking yearling at International Holstein Show & Supreme Dairy Show.
SICY DOORMAN ALICE 120067679C
Exhibitor & Breeder – Ferme Yvon Sicard & Ferme Blondin, St. Justin, QC 2nd milking yearling at Supreme Dairy Show; 5th at International Holstein Show; and 15th at Canadian National Show.
SUMMER JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD COW
B-J-GROVE UNIX CHEROKEE 3208912863
Exhibitor & Breeder – Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL 1st summer junior 2-year-old & Intermediate Champion at Illinois State Fair; 1st at Mid-East Fall National Show & Illinois Championship Show; and 4th at International Holstein Show.
FRAELAND CHIEF LIBERTY 13443587C
Exhibitor – Hank Van Exel & Joey Airosa, Lodi, CA Breeder – Fraeland Farms, Fergus, ON 1st summer junior 2-year-old at International Holstein Show, Supreme Dairy Show & Three Rivers Show.
PETITCLERC UNIX SPLENDIDE 120058838C
Exhibitor & Breeder – Ferme Jean-Paul Petitclerc & Fils, St. Basile, QC 4th summer junior 2-year-old at Supreme Show; 5th at International Holstein Show; and 6th at Canadian National Show.
ESPERANZA-CC THUNDERSTRUCK 3208407145
Exhibitor – Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL Breeder – Esperanza Cattle Co., Peterson, MN 1st summer junior 2-year-old at Midwest Fall National Show; and 2nd at International Holstein Show.
OAKFIELD BENE ELECTRIC-ET 3134445472
Exhibitor & Breeder – Jonathan & Alicia Lamb, Oakfield, NY 2nd summer junior 2-year-old at Mid-East Fall National; and 6th at International Holstein Show.
ROSE VEGA EMILIO JOAN 13346917C
Exhibitor –Michael & Julie Duckett and Tim & Sharyn Abbott, Rudolph, WI Breeder – Rose Vega Farms, Branchton, ON 3rd summer junior 2-year-old at International Holstein Show & Supreme Dairy Show. COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022 » 27
JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD COW
ERNEST-ANTHONY TEMPTATION 3202133647
Exhibitor – Makayla & Kaleb Osinga, Hico, TX Breeder – Ernest Kueffner, Boonsboro, MD 1st junior 2-year-old & Reserve Intermediate Champion at New York State Show; 1st at Southern Spring National Show; and 9th at International Holstein Show.
JACOBS UNIX DARCY-ET 111575906C
Exhibitor – Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY Breeder – Ferme Jacobs, Cap Sante, QC 3rd junior 2-year-old at Canadian National Show; and 5th at International Holstein Show.
LE-O-LA SOLOMAN PAIGE 3149754592
Exhibitor – Ferme Blondin & Blondin Sires, St. Placide, QC Breeder – Rick Demmer, Peosta, IA 1st junior 2-year-old, Intermediate Champion & Reserve Grand Champion at Iowa State Fair; 1st & Intermediate Champion at Iowa State Show; 3rd at International Holstein Show; and 6th at Canadian National Show. 28 « COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022
HOBBY-HILL DENVER ELIZABETH 144775587
Exhibitor & Breeder – Gracin & Chesney Speich, Orfordville, WI 1st junior 2-year-old at Wisconsin Championship Show & WI District 6 Show; and 4th at International Holstein Show & Midwest Spring National Show.
LADYROSE CAUGHT YOUR EYE-ET 3130101491
Exhibitor – Genosource, Blairstown, IA Breeder – Rosedale Genetics and Frank & Diane Borba, Oxford, WI 1st junior 2-year-old at International Holstein Show.
LOOKOUT JUST WATCH ME 120066977C
Exhibitor & Breeder – Lookout Holsteins, Elitehaven Genetics, Gerald Todd and Frank & Diane Borba, Canton de Hatley, QC 1st junior 2-year-old & Reserve Intermediate Champion at Canadian National Show; 1st at Supreme Dairy Show; and 2nd at International Holstein Show.
SENIOR 2-YEAR-OLD COW
BORDERVIEW RAP PRINCESS-ET 3202309476
Exhibitor – Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL Breeder – Timothy & Sharyn Abbott, Richford, VT 1st senior 2-year-old & Intermediate Champion at Central Pennsylvania Championship Show; 1st & Reserve Intermediate Champion at Pennsylvania Spring Show; 3rd at International Holstein Show; 7th at Pennsylvania Fall Show; and 8th at Eastern Fall National Holstein Show.
MS CRUSHABULL CAROLINA-ET 3204593676
Exhibitor – Pat Conroy & Clarkvalley Holsteins, Angola, IN Breeder – EskDale Dairy, Garrison, UT 1st senior 2-year-old & Intermediate Champion at Illinois Championship Show; and 2nd at International Holstein Show.
PINELAND TATOO POUTINE 3199695515
Exhibitor – Jacklyn Bortner, Spring Grove, PA Breeder – Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, ME 1st senior 2-year-old, Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion at Pennsylvania Fall Championship Show; 1st & Intermediate Champion at Eastern Fall National Show; 3rd at Maryland State Fair; and 5th at International Holstein Show & Northeast Spring Show.
CAMPBROS D-BACK SHERYL 3148930930
Exhibitor – Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL Breeder – Campbell Bros. Inc., Homeworth, OH 1st senior 2-year-old & Intermediate Champion at Mid-East Summer National Show; and 1st at International Holstein Show.
MS MCGUCCI AMOUR-ET 3147986842
Exhibitor & Breeder – Beth Roberts & Bill Taylor, Oldwick, NJ 1st senior 2-year-old, Intermediate Champion & Reserve Grand Champion at New England Summer Show; and 1st & Intermediate Champion at Northeast Fall National Show & Northeast Spring National Show.
TREE-HAYVEN TATOO LAST SONG 3149486949
Exhibitor – Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph, WI Breeder – Adam Borchert, Auburndale, WI 1st senior 2-year-old, Intermediate Champion & Reserve Grand Champion at Mid-East Spring National Show; and 4th at International Holstein Show.
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JUNIOR 3-YEAR-OLD COW
BLONDIN T&L AVALANCHE ANGELINA 110740584C
Exhibitor – Glamourview – Iager & Walton, Walkersville, MD Breeder – Ferme Blondin, Ferme Villyvon and T & L Cattle Ltd, St. Placide, QC 1st junior 3-year-old, Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion at Maryland State Fair; 1st at Maryland Spring Show; and 5th at International Holstein Show.
JACOBS UNIX BRANDINA 110828721C
Exhibitor & Breeder – Ferme Jacobs, Cap Sante, QC 2nd junior 3-year-old at International Holstein Show; and 4th at Canadian National Show.
MS ABBA AMAZING 2319-ET 3137167623
Exhibitor – Oakfield Corners Dairy, Oakfield, NY Breeder – Trent Valley, Jason Mell, and Tim & Sharyn Abbott, Peterborough, ON 3rd junior 3-year-old at New York State Show; and 4th at International Holstein Show. 30 « COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022
DUCKETT CONTROL BUFFY 3144909662
Exhibitor & Breeder – Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph, WI 1st junior 3-year-old & Reserve Intermediate Champion at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 6th at International Holstein Show.
MCGARR-FARMS SOLOMON ZARA 3148077524
Exhibitor – Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL Breeder – McGarr Farms LLC, King Ferry, NY 1st junior 3-year-old, Intermediate & Grand Champion at Cortland Classic Show; 1st, Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion at New York State Show; and 3rd at International Holstein Show.
WRIGHTVALE DOORMAN LIVVY 3147118541
Exhibitor – MB Luckylady Farm, Modesto, CA Breeder – Blake Wright, Verona, MO 1st junior 3-year-old at International Holstein Show.
SENIOR 3-YEAR-OLD COW
CARLDOT BAUTISTA EMMA 13004773C
Exhibitor – Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph, WI Breeder – Carldot Farms, Stratford, ON 3rd senior 3-year-old at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 6th at International Holstein Show.
JACOBS UNIX ASKA 110828604C
Exhibitor – Cedar Lane Farm, Oldwick, NJ Breeder – Ferme Jacobs, Cap Sante, QC 2nd senior 3-year-old at Three Rivers Show; 3rd at Canadian National Show; 4th at International Holstein Show; and 6th at Supreme Dairy Show.
LINDENRIGHT DEVOUR MOVEMBER 12873712C
Exhibitor – Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL Breeder – Harry & Joan Van Der Linden, NS 1st senior 3-year-old at Canadian National Show; 2nd at Supreme Dairy Show; and 5th at International Holstein Show.
HERITAGEGRD HIOC CABARET-ET 12788174C
Exhibitor – Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY Breeder – Heritage Grd Holsteins, Abbotsford, BC 1st senior 3-year-old, Intermediate & Grand Champion at Alberta Dairy Congress Holstein Show; and 2nd & Reserve Intermediate Champion at International Holstein Show.
LEDGE-WAY BEEMER LITEMEUP 3143164381
Exhibitor – Rebekah & Miles Schraufnagel, Mayville, WI Breeder – Miles Schraufnagel, Mayville, WI 2nd senior 3-year-old at Wisconsin Championship Show & Wisconsin District 8 Show; and 3rd at International Holstein Show.
OAK-RIDGE-K GCHIP TURBO 144349285
Exhibitor – Milksource and Ransom-Rail, Kaukauna, WI Breeder – Ryan Kappers, Spring Valley, MN 1st senior 3-year-old, Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion at Midwest Spring National Show & Wisconsin Championship Show; and 1st & Intermediate Champion at International Holstein Show. COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022 » 31
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BELMORAL CONTROL JEZEBEL 12743227C
Exhibitor – MB Luckylady Farm, Modesto, CA Breeder – Belmoral Farms Ltd., Teeswater, ON 2nd 4-year-old at International Holstein Show; and 4th at Supreme Dairy Show.
OAKFIELD SOLOM FOOTLOOSE-ET 3134444862
Exhibitor – Michael & Julie Duckett, Vierra Dairy, and Tim & Sharyn Abbott, Rudolph, WI Breeder – Jonathan & Alicia Lamb, Oakfield, NY 1st 4-year-old, Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion at International Holstein Show.
SWEETVIEW DEMPSEY HURRYUP 110434841C
Exhibitor – Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph, WI Breeder – Sweetview Holsteins, Ayers Cliff, QC 3rd 4-year-old at International Holstein Show. 32 « COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022
CRAIGCREST RUBIES SMARTY PANTS 12117975C
Exhibitor – Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC Breeder – Craigcrest Holsteins, Arthur, ON 5th 4-year-old at International Holstein Show.
STONE-FRONT UNION IMELDA 3134574475
Exhibitor – The Imelda Group, Delavan, WI Breeder – Andrew Jay Buttles, Lancaster, WI 1st 4-year-old, Senior & Grand Champion at Wisconsin Championship Show; 3rd at Midwest Spring National Show; and 4th at International Holstein Show.
WIL-O-MAR DIAMNDBK ROSE-RED 144118584
Exhibitor – Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY Breeder – William Schrader Jr., Earleville, MD 1st 4-year-old, Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion at Northeast Fall National Show; and 1st at New York State Show.
5-YEAR-OLD COW
DREAM-TEAM NK AMELIA 3123702958
Exhibitor – Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph, WI Breeder – Jenna & Don Fahey, Tomahawk, WI 1st 5-year-old & Reserve Senior Champion at Mid-East Spring National Show; 1st at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 7th at International Holstein Show.
K-HURST ARMANI DAZED-ET 3128973033
Exhibitor – Jay Ackley, East Liberty, OH Breeder – Kuehnert Dairy Inc., Fort Wayne, IN 1st 5-year-old at Mid-East Summer National Show; 2nd at Mid-East Spring National Show & Indiana State Fair; and 4th at International Holstein Show.
RUANN DOORMAN JEAN-55162-ET 3130274541
Exhibitor & Breeder – Stephen & Patrick Maddox, Riverdale, CA 1st 5-year-old, Senior & Grand Champion at Western Spring National Show & California State Show; and 5th at International Holstein Show.
JACOBS DOORMAN VICTOIRE-ET 109311470C
Exhibitor – Milksource, Ransom-Rail, Laurie Fischer & Legendholm, Kaukauna, WI Breeder – Ferme Jacobs Inc., Cap Sante, QC 2nd 5-year-old at International Holstein Show.
MS BEAUTYS BLACK VELVET-ET 3127699376
Exhibitor – Michael & Julie Duckett, Vierra Dairy, and Triple-T Holsteins, Rudolph, WI Breeder – Triple-T Holsteins, Van Exel, Conroy, Sharpe & Bennett, Lodi, CA 1st 5-year-old at International Holstein Show.
UNDERGROUND ADELINE 3133250755
Exhibitor – Eaton Holsteins & Glamourview - Iager & Walton, Marietta, NY Breeder – Anthony Crothers, Pitcher, NY 1st 5-year-old, Senior & Grand Champion at Northeast Spring National Show & Maryland State Fair; and 3rd at International Holstein Show. COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022 » 33
AGED COW
ALFINCH ZELGODIS TACI 12242774C
Exhibitor – Frank & Carol Borba and Frank & Diane Borba, Escalon, CA Breeder – Allan Lloyd Finch, Belmont, ON 2nd aged cow at International Holstein Show.
CARPSVIEW ARMANI VELVET-ET 73563967
Exhibitor – Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY Breeder – Seth & Bethany Carpenter, Sutton, VT 1st aged cow, Senior & Grand Champion at Northeast Fall National Show; 2nd at New York State Show; and 4th at International Holstein Show.
RACH-LEN DUNDEE LILLY 143696928
Exhibitor – Eaton Holsteins, Glamourview Farm, Bradley Cates, Steve Morrill & Jack Zeh, Marietta, NY Breeder – John Robertson, Remsen, NY 1st aged cow & Reserve Senior Champion at New York State Show; 3rd at International Holstein Show; and 4th at Canadian National Show. 34 « COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022
ANTIA ABSOLUTE JOLINE-RED 109257885C
Exhibitor – Milksource & Laurie Fischer, Kaukauna, WI Breeder – Ferme Gilles Lapointe & Fils, Upton, QC 1st aged cow & Reserve Senior Champion at Wisconsin Championship Show.
ERBACRES SNAPPLE SHAKIRA 3126918505
Exhibitor – Ferme Jacobs, Ferme Antelimarck, Ty-D Holsteins, Kilian Theraulaz, and C & F Jacobs, Cap Sante, QC Breeder – Connor Erbsen, Lanark, IL 1st aged cow, Senior & Grand Champion at International Holstein Show; and 1st & Grand Champion at Canadian National Show & Supreme Dairy Show.
TEAM O KALIBER MALLORIE 3130016471
Exhibitor – Mallory Nifong, Luke Trustem & Ellie Larson, Orfordville, WI Breeder – Team Holsteins, Hampshire, IL 7th aged cow at International Holstein Show.
LIFETIME PRODUCTION COW
ASHLYN SANCHEZ SPRINKLES 10915288C
Exhibitor – Cedar Lane Farm, Oldwick, NJ Breeder – Mike Ashley, Dutch Settlement, NS 1st lifetime production cow, Senior & Grand Champion at New Jersey State Show; 1st at Northeast Fall National Show; and 8th at Canadian National Show.
EILDON-TWEED CHAPTR 23-ET 3131608624
Exhibitor – Blake Wadsworth, Charlton, NY Breeder – David Wood, Charlton, NY 3rd lifetime production cow at New York State Show; and 4th at International Holstein Show.
LOYALYN GOLDWYN JUNE 7789060C
Exhibitor – Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC Breeder – Rob & Alice Bumstead, Owen Sound, ON 1st lifetime production cow at Ontario Summer Show; 2nd at Canadian National Show; and 3rd at International Holstein Show.
BLONDIN GOLDWYN SUBLIMINAL-ETS 105900692C
Exhibitor – Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI Breeder – Ferme Blondin, St. Placide, QC 1st lifetime production cow, Senior & Grand Champion at Midwest Spring National Show; 2nd at International Holstein Show.
FARNEAR TBR ARIA ADLER-ET 72437575
Exhibitor – A. Simon, A. Dougherty, M. Rauen, and T. & R. Simon, Farley, IA Breeder – Luke & Megan Rauen and Josh & Adam Simon, Farley, IA 1st lifetime production cow, Senior & Grand Champion at Iowa State Show; and 1st at International Holstein Show.
SHADOW-W REGINALD MARIAN 142682232
Exhibitor – Quietcove Holsteins & Kurt Wolf, New Bavaria, OH Breeder – Kurt Wolf, New Bavaria, OH 6th lifetime production cow at International Holstein Show.
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JUNIOR BEST THREE FEMALES BELLA-RIDGE HOLSTEINS Marion, WI
2nd junior best three at Midwest Spring National Show.
BELLA-RIDGE DRMN GIOVANNA
BELLA-RIDGE LETS GET TATOOS
BELLA-RIDGE WAR GUACAMOLE
FERME JEAN-PAUL PETITCLERC & FILS St. Basile, QC
1st junior best three at International Holstein Show.
PETITCLERC DENVER ARRIANA
PETITCLERC LAMBDA SWEETIE
PETITCLERC UNIX PANAMA
PEACE & PLENTY FARM Union Bridge, MD
1st junior best three at Mid-East Fall National Show; and 2nd at Eastern Fall National Show..
PEACE&PLENTY SDKICK JUBTOIT
PEACE&PLENTY SKI JUBIE 35-ET
PEACE&PLENTY UNIX JUBIE 32-ET
REYNCREST FARM Corfu, NY
3rd junior best three at International Holstein Show.
REYNCREST C POSH SPICE-ET
REYNCREST DLAMBDA LIT UP
REYNCREST SELECT LEMON DROP
VELTHUIS FARMS LTD Osgoode, ON
1st junior best three at Supreme Dairy Show, Ontario Summer Show & Eastern Ontario & Western Quebec Championship Show; 2nd at International Holstein Show; and 5th at Canadian National Show. VELTHUIS DOC HAPPY DANCE
VELTHUIS DOORMAN FANTA
VELTHUIS DOORMAN OPHELIA
WINDY KNOLL VIEW Mercersburg, PA
1st junior best three at Eastern National Fall Show.
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WINDY-KNOLL-VIEW PESKY
WINDY-KNOLL-VIEW PIXAR-ET
SENIOR BEST THREE FEMALES DUCKETT HOLSTEINS Rudolph, WI
1st senior best three at Wisconsin Championship Show.
DUCKETT CONTROL BUFFY
DUCKETT DOORMAN SADIE-TW
DUCKETT IMPRESSION CRUSH-ET
FERME JACOBS Cap-Sante, QC
1st senior best three at International Holstein Show.
JACOBS CONTROL BRISK
JACOBS UNIX ASKA
JACOBS UNIX BRANDINA
KINGS-RANSOM FARM Schuylerville, NY
1st senior best three at New York State Show.
KINGS-RANSOM CR DAZZLING-ET
KINGS-RANSOM KB CUPID-ET
KINGS-RANSOM MNT DOROTHY
LE-O-LA HOLSTEINS Peosta, IA
2nd senior best three females at International Holstein Show.
LE-O-LA ARTIST ALWAYS
LE-O-LA ARVIS LAURALEE
LE-O-LA SOLOMAN PAIGE
OAKFIELD CORNERS DAIRY Oakfield, NY
1st senior best three females at Mid-East Fall National Show.
OAKFIELD BENE ELECTRIC-ET
OAKFIELD DOORMAN KARMEN-ET
OAKFIELD GOLD LUCK-ET
WADELAND DAIRY Ogden, UT
1st senior best three females at Western Spring National Show & All-Utah Show.
WADELAND MOGUL 4954
WADELAND ROX HAILEY
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PRODUCE OF DAM PRODUCE OF KHW REGMENT APPLE B-RED-ETN Breeder – Reggie & Krysty Kamps, Darlington, WI
1st produce of dam at Midwest Spring National Show & Wisconsin Championship Show.
KAMPS-RX APPLEB AMARETTO-ET
KAMPS-RX APPLEB AMERICA-ET
PRODUCE OF KINGS-RANSOM MG CLEAVAGE-ET Breeder – Kings-Ransom, Schuylerville, NY
1st produce of dam at International Holstein Show.
KINGS-RANSOM KB CUPID-ET
KINGS-RANSOM MONTRY CANS-ET
PRODUCE OF SUNROSE LIBERTY
Breeder – Sunrose Holsteins, Millersburg, IN 1st produce of dam at Mid-East Fall National Show & Indiana State Fair.
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Recollections of the All-American Contests This first issue of 2022 kicks off our year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of the All-American Holstein contest. In 1921, the Holstein-Friesian World featured a Show Cow of the Year selection after the show season completed. This proved so popular that Maurice Prescott, HWF editor, decided to put together a contest to name the top animal in each age class compiled from all the shows that year. In 1922, there was a nominating and selection committee of one – W. S. Moscrip, who had judged a number of the big shows that year. These post-season awards were a big hit with the breeders, and the scope of the contest was expanded the next year with four judges and the HWF Editor making up the committee. In 1939, the structure was established that looks remarkably similar today – a smaller nominating committee of judges that have officiated at prominent shows from coast-to-coast. Those class nominations are then sent out to a larger group of judges who votes on their top choices for each class. The Holstein World – and now Cowsmopolitan – tabulates the results and announces the winners. Certainly, there have been changes and tweaks along the way. In looking back at the breed history books and old issues of the Holstein World, it’s stunning to see how important and fiercely competitive the bull classes were, including the Get of Sire class. We’ve seen an ebb and flow in the popularity of the current group classes – once highly popular, then discontinued for a time before returning in the 2000s. And, of course, the addition of several more classes for various female age groups over the past few decades. No doubt, the competition will continue to evolve, but the enthusiasm with which it is received by the breeders each year has continued unabated since 1922! As we look forward to publishing highlights of the past century in each issue this year, we thought there was no better place to start than by asking Joel Hastings for some reflections. His family owned and operated the Holstein World, and the aforementioned founder of the All-American contest, Maurice Prescott, was his grandfather and Editor of the World for sixty years. Joel continued the family tradition in his decades at the helm of the Holstein World, both as Editor and Publisher. We will always consider Joel a good friend 42 « COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022
and mentor, and we’re delighted to share his thoughts here!
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hen Kathleen O’Keefe asked me to reflect a bit on my experiences with served on the most nominating the All-American Contests, committees. In an earlier era, I first asked her if she had Wisconsin’s Harvey Swartz was on access to the 1960 edition 27 committees. of Holstein-Friesian History. That book, written primarily Why six animals in each class? That by my grandfather, Maurice was the number of mid-size photos S. Prescott, recounts the that could fit on each page of the beginnings of the contest, World magazine! By Joel Hastings which now is celebrating its As Dick Keene scaled back on his 100th year. Kathleen said she active judging, the three National Shows would hit a few of those historic highlights, had emerged and so for several years, so I’ll not recount those details here. the committee was composed of those My strongest impressions are being able judges, whoever and wherever they might to observe and then participate in the All- be, putting additional emphasis on the American Committee meetings held in late need to win at a National. In more recent November or early December. For years, years, with the preeminence of the show three of the most active top judges were at World Dairy Expo and the proliferation invited to meet in Syracuse, N.Y., not too of spring and fall nationals, the question far from the World offices then in Sandy has become what animals besides the top Creek. Their work was to select the six six at Madison will successfully compete nominees in each class from 5 X 7 photos for recognition. and prepared captions that included the Even in the years when MSP was still with complete show record for each entrant. us, Jim Hill had become the unofficial “go Initial selections were made on day one, to” guy making sure that the contest was with an adult beverage and dinner ready for presentation to the committee together at the end of the day. The next and that results were prepared for morning, classes would be reviewed, with publication in January. He also oversaw the an occasional switch on an animal being selection of the larger judging panel who nominated. The phrase we used with a made the final selections. He prepared all disappointed exhibitor, often accurately, the copy needed for the presentation of “She was the last one out.” awards in the March issues, also, which for In my early years, World Editor Maurice S. several years included full pedigrees of the Prescott was the “chair” of the meetings class winners. joined by the World staff which included Jim’s commitment to the process was Dave Morrow, Bob McKown and Jim Hill. unmatched. He followed each show During the 1970’s and 1980’s, the late season carefully so that he could be sure Holstein breeder Dick Keene of Keeneland no contending animal was left out of Farm at Gilbertsville, N.Y., was a leading the process. The same procedures were judge, tying the ribbons at shows all across followed in the Junior All-American the country. He became a fixture on the Contest because in those years the same nominating committee, serving for two committee made the selections. He helped decades. In those years he had placed each committee avoid inconsistencies or at least seen most of the top animals between the two contests. But above in contention. Just as important was his all, he was insistent that every animal almost uncanny ability to work with the was represented by the right photo with two other judges to arrive at the strongest absolutely accurate placings. class of six, even when there might be disagreement about the final animals His love of the showring started growing getting nominated in a class. In my time, up on Moncony Farms at Spencerport, N.Y. Dick holds the record as the person who His father Warren and uncle Russell, twin
brothers, were leading breeders in New York. Jim went off to Cornell where as a freshman, under the tutelage of judging team coach Professor George Trimberger, he was high individual in the national intercollegiate dairy cattle judging contest. Jim joined the World staff after graduating in 1964. He stayed connected with his family on the farm, helping with sire selection and showing. No doubt the highlight of his career was the breeding and development of the 1970 All-American Senior Yearling, Moncony Ideal Trill. She was one of many All-Americans by her famed sire, Ideal Fury Reflector. From the New York spring show then held in Cortland through the N.Y. State Fair and the Eastern and Central Nationals, Trill was presented by noted showman R. Peter Heffering.
All-Canadian Contest was not one bit less than Jim’s on the U.S. side. Jim had been assisted by World staffers like Carol Moyer who took on more responsibility with Jim’s passing. All of which brings us to our friend and former colleague Kathleen O’Keefe who willingly stepped in during her time on staff and still today brings her knowledge, dedication and enthusiasm for the All-American recognition program. There might be those who comment that I have not named any of the famous and fabulous All-American animals. For me,
my recollections of the greats are from the showring itself, where it was my pleasure and privilege to see and report on top shows from coast to coast, watching at ringside and touring the barns. And I had opportunities to see some of these great winners at home back in the days when fitting was not a year around effort. Here I have tried to share a few recollections of how the contest itself was organized and I thank Kathleen for the invitation. I’m also pleased to extend good wishes to all of the contenders in this year’s contest… the 100th in the series.
Jim was excited to no end especially since she was from his favorite family at Moncony. Her dam, Moncony Aristocrat Tish (2E-90), was by a bull purchased as a calf in New York and developed by the Hills… Council Rock Worthy Aristocrat (EX-91-GM). Twenty-six Aristocrats were cataloged and this family provided the high sellers when Warren and Russell dispersed the herd successfully in the spring of 1971. With a location just west of the city of Rochester, the Hills converted the farm to a beautiful public golf course called, what else, Twin Hills, which is operated to this day by Jim’s brothers. As we’ve said, Jim was the driving force year after year making sure the All-American Contest lived up to the expectations of exhibitors and breeders. Happily for us, he continued with this work even when he left the staff to become the clubhouse and business manager at the golf course. The golf season ended with the onset of winter weather in Upstate N.Y., and he then spent much of the next four months on the AllAmerican, right up until his premature death from cancer at age 63 in 2005. He had devoted his final months to the 2004 All-Americans. Another close connection in those years was with the staff at the Holstein Journal magazine in Canada. The All-American allowed participation by Canadian owned animals qualifying at U.S. shows. Getting all the details on those animals that showed on both sides of the border was helped immeasurably by Journal Editor Bonnie Cooper. Her commitment to the COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022 » 43
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VIERRA DAIRY Show Ring Champions and So Much More!
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t’s been a big splash! The entry of Vierra Dairy into the show ring pool has been a cannonball of astounding results. In a very short time, high-type and show enthusiasts have heard Vierra Dairy announced as the owner of numerous class winners and champions, including the Grand and Reserve Grand Champion at the International Jersey Show in 2019. They equaled that feat last year in Madison, again exhibiting Grand and Reserve, and adding the Junior Champion Jersey title as well - a historic and unprecedented accomplishment by one show string. And while the ringside has been accustomed to hearing the Vierra name during the Jersey show, 2021 saw the family operation add partial ownership in a couple of high-profile Holsteins to their line up - Oakfield Solom Footloose-ET EX-94, named Reserve Grand Champion of the International Holstein Show, and Ms Beautys Black Velvet-ET EX-95, the winning 5-year-old at Madison. This prominent entrance has turned heads, as has their leap on to the top GJPI male and female lists. How did a dairy that primarily milked grade Holsteins until
2015 make such a dramatic jump start into the genetic heart of the Jersey breed?
It’s not long into a conversation with Peter Cipponeri, who along with his wife Maia, manages the dairy operation in Hilmar, CA, that you learn the wide-ranging goals for the family’s dairy business. The dairy herd itself is now at 6,000 cows (3,000 Jersey and 3,000 Holstein), and general manager Eddie DaRocha oversees the day-to-day operation. Maia’s parents, Matt and Maria Swanson, hold the reins of a number of family enterprises. It’s quickly evident how a strong entrepreneurial streak emphasizing forward thinking and a dedication to excellence colors all of their decision making. Deeply rooted in the California Central Valley, Vierra Dairy originated in the 1940s when Tony and Angie Vierra, like their parents, milked a herd of grade Holsteins. They eventually settled in Hilmar, and over the decades, the herd grew and the farm expanded to 1,500 acres. Their son Anthony and his wife, Marie, were at the helm for much of this growth before passing the reins to their eldest daughter, Maria, who became the fourth-generation Vierra to oversee a dairy.
In 1988, Maria married Matt Swanson, who hails from a family ingrained in this rich agricultural region of California since the late 1800s. The Swansons were one of the premier turkey breeders in the state in the days when the bronze-breasted turkey was the commercial variety of choice even President Truman had a Swansonbred bird during his White House tenure. While the Swansons have founded and expanded other businesses and have moved away from turkey breeding, they still own a number of turkey ranches. Fifty years ago, Matt’s father, Rick Swanson, founded Associated Feed & Supply Company, Inc., which has matured into a leading animal feed manufacturer, with a full line of conventional and organic feed products for a variety of species. The company has dealers throughout the west coast states and additionally in Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. The passion for production agriculture, obviously, is a motivating factor for every endeavor undertaken by the family. When they made a change in 2016 to begin shipping their milk to the locally-based Hilmar Cheese Company, they quickly recognized the value of adding Jerseys to
the herd, as the processor pays a premium for high component milk. While they hadn’t been at the forefront of genetics with their Holstein herd, the family saw the advantage, and future potential, in buying registered Jerseys from high-production cow families that had been successful in commercial dairy operations. Wally Lindskoog, breeder of the prominent Holstein sire, Arlinda Chief, was Matt Swanson’s great uncle. Before he passed away in 2003, Lindskoog expressed his admiration for the efficiency of the Jersey cow and thought they would be the future of dairying in California. Matt remembered his great-uncle’s desire to work with the Jersey breed, and that had stayed in the back of his mind. There’s no better place than the Central Valley to find Jerseys that have been proven in a commercial environment, and the family found much of their initial foundation stock in the region. They then turned their focus to purchasing some high-genomic heifers from around
the country as they implemented the next step in their Jersey journey - building a genetic breeding program based around a group of elite-tier individuals. They determined that using embryos would be the fastest way to transition from a Holstein herd to a mixed Holstein and Jersey herd while also maximizing genetic gains. With the caliber of donor dams they were tapping, it wasn’t long before the AI studs noticed that Vierra Dairy was drafting quite a lineup of future genetic stars, and they came calling to assist with the venture. After a number of ‘first dates’ with several of the larger bull studs, the Vierra operation found a long-term partner in Semex. “We really found a similar sensibility with Semex,” explains Peter Cipponeri. “They’re a company that’s looking to the future and how our industry is changing with technology. We believe their Immunity+ data has been validated in large commercial herds, and their ai24 heat detection and technical platform has been of great value here.”
Beyond that, Semex handles the genomic testing for the herd through their Elevate platform, and provides a home for the high-genomic bulls produced from the Vierra breeding program. Peter oversees that program and consults regularly with individuals at Semex. “It’s been a fantastic relationship - I visit with Jay Shannon regularly about finding solutions with technology. He, along with Brad Sayles, was instrumental in helping get our program off the ground. Vierra Dairy is where we’re at today because of Semex. Jonathan Merriam, who incidentally is president of US Jersey, is our Semex sire analyst. He lives right around the corner from our dairy, and is the head of the Vierra Dairy account for Semex. Because he has his ‘boots on the ground’ right here, he’s been a huge help in taking things to the next level,” notes Peter. “They’ve all really taught me so much about how to run the genetic operation.”
The historic World Dairy Expo Champion trio LtoR: Summer Breeze Tequila Gayle, SVHeaths Kid Rock Jaden and Bri-Lin Valson Spritz. Photo © Julie Ashton.
the part of the business they know best, and we take their advice on which ones to show, which ones need more time, and which ones have moved past the best part of their show career.”
Madison 2019 was just the beginning of the purple banner culture for Vierra Dairy. LtoR: Rick Swanson, Matt Swanson and Peter Cipponeri. Photo © Cowsmo. That program is bearing fruit as a number of high GJPI bulls carrying the Vierra prefix are at the top of the index lists and populate the Semex sire catalog. JX Vierra TheBoss {6}-ET is being syndicated through their upcoming Amplify sale and ranks #2 for JPI at +179 with 850 CM$. Vierra Pretenders-ET at +157 GJPI is a popular new Chief son. Vierra TenpennyET at +139 was used heavily and has high ranking sons, Mediator and Mayor, at +161 and +163 JPI who happen to be maternal brothers to TheBoss. Additional popular Vierra bulls like JX Vierra Sinatra {4}-ET and JX Vierra Clapton {4}-ET are siring the next generation of soughtafter bulls like JX Vierra Santana {5}-ET by Sinatra with 26.5 JUI and Jx Vierra ZZTop {5} by Clapton with +156 JPI and +784 CM$. Progenesis Madison demonstrates the success of genetic selection at Vierra Dairy. Not only is she the dam of TheBoss, Mediator and Mayor, her top four sons (by three different sires) who will soon be available average +165 JPI, +755 CM$, +10.5 JUI, +0.1 DPR, +1083M, +59F, +47P, +1.4 PTAT. Vierra genetics are ranking among the elite on both male and female genetic lists. The family hasn’t developed the program to turn a quick buck. “We have a really patient team. We’re want to be here 20 years from now, not just in and out in three years,” emphasizes Peter. He traveled to World Dairy Expo in 2017 and was impressed with how the Sauder family at River Valley Jerseys had developed their vision. “They had it all - the show string, the bulls, the image and marketing,” he remembers. “We came away from Expo 48 « COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022
that year wanting to develop our own version of that - to build a memorable, high-quality brand.” In the interest of making sure breeders had the maximum amount of information about their sires, every bull mother in the program gets pictured, classified, and an official milk record. That’s no small commitment as over 750 donors are flushed annually - resulting in over 500-plus viable embryos each month. Knowing their IVF program was ramping up to that level, Vierra Dairy partnered with Boviteq in April 2021 to establish a satellite facility in Hilmar. With the genomic program gaining traction, they wanted to build a more balanced genetic portfolio and started considering investing in some high-end show cattle to bolster the type side of things. Their friend and fellow Jersey breeder, Hank Van Exel, advised them to contact Nathan and Jenny Thomas in Ohio, as he considered them the best in the business and had owned show cattle with them in the past. It turned out to be a game-changing recommendation, and a business relationship that turned into a friendship. Nathan and Jenny help assess which cows they should buy, and then take care of the ten best show prospects at any given time at their Triple-T Holsteins and Jerseys establishment in Ohio. “The only way we buy a cow is if Nathan buys her for us,” emphasizes Peter. “They’ve found us some incredible show winners on a very reasonable budget, and then we trust them to take the very best care. That’s
Vierra Dairy handles the reproductive side of the type program and makes about 100 heifer calves a year from those special type cows. “We transfer 30-50 embryos every three months to correspond with the show dates, and that usually results in about 15-30 calves a quarter. The type calves are housed at nearby Boviteq California, where we have Renee Pierick overseeing their progress and development. Nathan comes to Hilmar every couple of months to sort through the calves, and we make a plan for each - which special ones head to Ohio, which are earmarked to sell, and which ones will enter our herd here,” Peter explains. “We bring the dry donors here, the show cows that have finished their careers, and any heifers calved in that don’t look like they’ll get to the ‘first team’ on the show string. We’ll make some more embryos from those cows, and that keeps the numbers manageable for Nathan and Jenny in Ohio.” It’s been a system that has yielded incredible results. Bri-Lin Valson Spritz EX-96% has carried the Vierra Dairy flag and is now a two-time International Jersey Show Grand Champion - both in 2019 and 2021. By her side last October stood Summer Breeze Tequila Gayle EX91%, the Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion. Add in the Junior Champion, SVHeaths Kid Rock Jaden, and a total of six class winners at the show, and you can see how they easily captured the Premier Exhibitor banner at the show, as they also did in 2019. They had four class winners at the All-American Jersey Show in Louisville, KY as well, so it’s not a big surprise that they were the leading exhibitor of All-American nominations in the 2021 All-American Jersey contest. Peter credits his father-in-law for having a definite philosophy for the kind of cows they want to purchase. “He only wants the great ones. He has a stunning guitar collection, for which he only buys the very best and rarest guitars because that’s what always has value. He sees the cows the same way.” Matt has placed the final bid on some cows that Peter and Nathan thought were too expensive. “We were at the Triple-T & Heath Sale in 2020, and
Milk & Honey Vaden Fern was purchased in the 2020 Best of Triple-T & Heath Sale and went on to be named All-American Junior 3-Year-Old for Vierra Dairy in 2021.
Vierra Dairy joined the Holstein club with their purchase of Oakfield Solom Footloose, Reserve Grand Champion at Madison and All-American 4-Year-Old in 2021.
though we all loved Fern, we thought she had gone too high. Matt kept bidding until we owned her, and that turned out to be a great decision,” laughs Peter. Fern - Milk & Honey Vaden Fern-ET EX91% - won the Junior 3-Year-Old class at Madison and Louisville this year on her way to All-American honors.
cows that have been at that top level for three or four lactations, and that’s a really satisfying feeling,” he says.
It’s the same story with Oakfield Solom Footloose-ET EX-94 at the Duckett Holsteins Summer Selection sale in June 2021. She got into rarefied air price-wise, but Matt was determined that Vierra Dairy would own her. Again, it proved to be another prescient decision. With Duckett Holsteins and Tim & Sharyn Abbott retaining part-ownership, Footloose sailed to a win in the 4-Year-Old class at Expo and was named Reserve Grand Champion of the International Holstein Show. That leads to the question of what the Vierra Dairy plan is for their Holstein venture. Peter states that it’s to mirror the Jersey program. “We have big aspirations for our Holstein program as well. Holsteins were always part of the scene at Vierra Dairy, and now we are investing in them as we did in the Jersey herd. We’ve purchased some high-genomic individuals and want to build the genetic program to make high bulls and heifers, and to have some type females to sell.” Will they ever get to the point where they have ‘enough’ show cows? Peter notes that they stay very open-minded for the next opportunity. “We will always have a spot for the right young cow. We try to add two good young cows every year and then have patience to see how they develop. If you buy the right ones and care for them in the right way, they keep coming back. We’re now showing
With all of the reproduction work happening, it doesn’t take long before the pens are full. Turning to marketing and further development of their brand, the Vierra Dairy crew decided the spring of 2022 would be the perfect time for a sale - specifically on Saturday, March 5th. “We wanted to have an event that headlined the very best cattle, and that would bring people out to the sale. We want people to have a chance to get to know us better and to see what we’re trying to accomplish here,” elaborates Peter. “It’s going to be a two-day event with three meals served each day. On Friday, we’re going to have all-day tours and an open house. On Saturday, we’ll have the cattle viewing and then the sale, which will feature 30 genomic lots, then 60 Jersey and 60 Holstein live lots.” There will be a post-sale concert with Dillon Carmichael, an artist signed on the family’s Riser House record label. What’s that? Their own music company? That’s right! Peter sheds the light on another family enterprise. “My father-in-law’s passion for music is unrivaled. He took the chance to start a record label, signed an artist named Mitchell Tenpenny, who had the great fortune to have a #1 hit with ‘Drunk Me’. ” Headquartered in a beautiful building on Nashville’s famed Music Row, the location is a good jumping off point each year when the Swanson family of companies partners with Semex to host the Nashville Dairy Experience. Beyond their cows on the dairy and the singers in Nashville, family businesses are evolving to keep pace with technology
and the changing environment for agriculture in the coming decades. Gathering their experience as dairy producers and the information gained from their years in the animal nutrition industry, they established the Milc group, which is a platform for cloud-based software that can help drive efficiencies on dairies of any size with herd monitoring, feed management, employee training, herd management, pulsation monitoring and more. Because it is cloud-based, it vastly reduces the implementation cost, and makes it feasible for smaller dairies to benefit from technology previously marketed to larger operations. Even with all the entrepreneurial growth opportunities and the massive number of daily details to handle with the herd, Vierra Dairy is, at heart, still a family business with a love for cattle. “Our twin 3-year-old daughters, River and Reagan, are the fifth generation on a California dairy. Even at their age, they love to go help feed and lead the show calves with Renee,” smiles Peter. “That’s the future we’re building and that we’re looking forward to.” They also try to be a good member of the community by offering public tours of the dairy. They maintain a large and active social media presence where they strive to be transparent, and to arm consumers with facts about concentrated agriculture, and how it can feed a growing world population. Peter advocates the family’s goal for their whole dairy operation. “We try to deliver the great message about milk and dairy products - what a fabulous nutritional product it is. And, most of all, we try to be good stewards of what God has entrusted to us.” By Kathleen O’Keefe
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MORE ENTRIES, MORE DEPTH, MORE FANTASTIC JERSEYS! I
nterest and enthusiasm for high-type Jerseys continues to build, and in 2021, the show rings were full of the beautiful little brown cows! That interest continued into our 2021 All-American Jersey contest, which saw a record number of entries, and happily, numerous entries from firsttime participants in the competition. With the International Jersey Show and the AllAmerican Jersey Show, the breed enjoys two powerhouse events that bring the very best animals into competition. With the heavy-hitting reputation of both shows, this year’s entries carried impressive depth in many classes. Our nominating committee met in December and carried out thoughtful, professional deliberation for each class in examining the photos and the placings from the year’s best shows. Five judges comprised the 2021 All-American Nominating committee: Louie Cozzitorto, Ted DeMent, Michael Heath, Ryan Krohlow, and Chad Ryan. This group had judged and observed cattle from coast-to-coast during the 2021 show season. As advised by Cowsmopolitan in keeping with the contest criteria, the committee based their decisions on three factors: the show
placings, the quality of the photo, and their own personal knowledge of the animals. In the sire race for 2021, Guimo Joel completed his steady climb up the ladder the past few years, and finally sits atop the list with 12 nominees (7 cows, 5 heifers), followed closely by the 2020 king, Rapid Bay Indiana Gentry with 11 nominated individuals (5 cows, 6 heifers). Tower-Vue Prime Tequila flexed his muscles again with 10 nominees (7 cows, 3 heifers). Next are Hawarden Impuls Premier with 7; and Chilli Action Colton and Sunset Canyon Andreas, both with six daughters nominated. ‘Owned by Vierra Dairy’ was announced many times over show ring loudspeakers in 2021, as they had a memorable year on the tanbark. Not surprisingly, the Hilmar, CA-based operation is the leading exhibitor of All-American nominees with nine solely-owned and one in partnership. Pacific Edge of Tillamook, OR entered the contest in a big way in 2021, and were rewarded with six nominees owned outright and three in partnership. Milksource of Kaukauna, WI, the Budjon & Peter Vail partnership of Lomira, WI, and
Misty Meadow of Tillamook, OR followed those leaders - all with six nominations. Pacific Edge, South Mountain Jersey of Boonsboro, MD, Four-Hill Farm of Bristol, VT, and the SV/Heath family operation in Westminster, MD all bred five AllAmerican nominees. They were followed by Ratliff Jerseys of Garnett, KS, and Arethusa Farm of Litchfield, CT, both of whom bred four. A panel of 19 judges are selecting the final award winners by ballot. Judges are asked not to vote in classes where they have bred or own an animal. The votes will be tabulated with scores of seven points for 1st place votes, three for 2nd, and one for 3rd. The voting record of the judges will be posted on our website and the final numeric totals will determine the All-American, Reserve All-American and Honorable Mention designations. Winners of the contest will be published in the Spring 2022 issue to be published in early March. Again this year, a huge thank you to everyone who makes this contest possible! From the breeders, exhibitors, judges, show volunteers, show coverage sponsors - you made 2021 a year to remember in the Jersey breed! By Kathleen O’Keefe
Make sure and check out the previous years’ Nominations & Winners on Cowsmo.com! And check back later this year for a full historical reference of the All-American contest! The 2021 Jersey Nomination panel LtoR: Ted Dement, Ryan Krohlow, Louie Cozzitorto and Chad Ryan. Not pictured Michael Heath. 60 « COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022
SPRING HEIFER CALF
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Exhibitor – Patrick Gourley, Portland, OR Breeder – Crestbrooke Jerseys, Fond du Lac, WI 1st spring calf at Wisconsin Summer Championship Show; 2nd at International Jersey Show; and 4th at All American Jersey Show.
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Exhibitor – Ernest Kueffner & Terri Packard, Boonsboro, MD Breeder – Adrian Franken & George Mason, Woodstock, ON 2nd spring calf at The Jersey Event; 3rd at Maryland State Fair; and 4th at International Jersey Show.
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Exhibitor – Kristy Ellsworth & Madeline Decker, Wantage, NJ Breeder – Kristy Ellsworth, Towanda, PA 1st spring calf & Junior Champion at New Jersey State Fair; 1st at Mid-Atlantic Regional Show; 3rd at All American Jersey Show; and 7th at The Jersey Event.
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Exhibitor & Breeder – Carly & Rebecca Shaw, Fairplay, MD 1st spring calf at All American Jersey Show, Maryland State Fair, Maryland Jersey Field Day & Shippensburg Fair District Jersey Show; and 7th at International Jersey Show.
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Exhibitor – Pacific Edge & Roc-Pit Genetics, Tillamook, OR Breeder – Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS 1st spring calf at Western National Show & Illinois State Fair; and 2nd at All American Jersey Show.
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Exhibitor – Kristy Ellsworth, Towanda, PA Breeder – Maci & Camryn Crothers, Pitcher, NY 1st spring calf at International Jersey Show; and 12th at The Jersey Event.
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WINTER HEIFER CALF
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Exhibitor – Kenlee Phillips, Lingleville, TX Breeder – Beslea Farms & Kingsdale Jersey Farm, Yarker, ON 1st winter calf & Junior Champion at Texas State Fair; and 1st at International Jersey Show.
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Exhibitor – Triple-T, Mike Heath & Renee Pierick, North Lewisburg, OH Breeder – Kevin & Annetta Herrington, Dansville, NY 1st winter calf at All American Jersey Show & The Jersey Event; and 10th at International Jersey Show.
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Exhibitor – Emma Paulson, Amanda Sell & Scott Stanford, Watertown, WI Breeder – Wayne & Allen Stiles and Michael Heath, Westminster, MD 3rd winter calf at All American Jersey Show; 4th at Wisconsin Summer Championship Show; and 14th at International Jersey Show. 62 « COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022
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Exhibitor – Ernest Kueffner & Terri Packard, Boonsboro, MD Breeder – Finley Rosa, Hilmar CA 1st winter calf & Reserve Junior Champion at Maryland Jersey Field Day; 2nd at The Jersey Event; 3rd at Maryland State Fair; and 4th at International Jersey Show.
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Exhibitor – Ron & Christy Ratliff, Taylor Whitehead and Addie Raber, Garnett, KS Breeder – Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS 1st winter calf & Reserve Junior Champion at Ozark Empire Fair; 5th at All American Jersey Show; and 8th at International Jersey Show.
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Exhibitor – MB Dores, Pacific Edge & Roc-Pit; Hughes, CA Breeder – Vierra Dairy, Hilmar, CA 1st winter calf at Western National Show; and 6th at All American Jersey Show.
FALL HEIFER CALF
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Exhibitor – Brianna Lucey and Kevin Harbaugh, Guttenberg, IA Breeder – Brandon J & Seth L Nehls, Hustisford, WI 2nd fall calf at International Jersey Show.
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Exhibitor – Michael Berry, Patrick Gourley and Blake Renner, Portland, OR Breeder – Matthew Boop, Millmont, PA 3rd fall calf at International Jersey Show; 4th at Western National Show; and 14th at All American Jersey Show.
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Exhibitor – Kaleb, Cole & Carter Kruse and Gene Henderson, Dyersville, IA Breeder – Zach, Blake & Mitch Schulte, Watkins, IA 1st fall calf & Junior Champion at Iowa State Fair; 4th at All American Jersey Show; and 6th at International Jersey Show.
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Exhibitor – Jacob Belton, Mason Blankenship and Neal Smith, Smyrna, TN Breeder – Megan Hill, Bristol, VT 1st fall calf & Junior Champion at Tennessee State Show, Tennessee State Fair & Georgia Dairyland Classic; 2nd at Kentucky State Fair; 3rd at All American Jersey Show; and 4th at International Jersey Show.
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Exhibitor – Michael Heath and Mark & Will Iager, Westminster, MD Breeder – Rivendale Farms, Burgettstown, PA 1st fall calf & Junior Champion at All American Jersey Show; and 19th at International Jersey Show.
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SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER
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Exhibitor – Lillian Finke, London, OH Breeder – Madison Fisher, Newville, PA 1st summer yearling at Ohio Spring Show; 2nd at Ohio State Fair; 3rd at The Jersey Event; 5th at All American Jersey Show; and 6th International Jersey Show.
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Exhibitor & Breeder – Nolan Kummer, Evans City, PA 1st summer yearling at New York Spring Show & Butler Farm Show; 2nd at Mid-Atlantic Regional Show & All American Jersey Show.
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Exhibitor – Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI Breeder – Schulte Bros., Watkins, IA 1st summer yearling & Reserve Junior Champion at Midwest Spring Show; 1st at All American Jersey Show; 2nd at Wisconsin Summer Championship Show; and 3rd at International Jersey Show. 64 « COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022
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Exhibitor – Glamourview – Iager & Walton, Walkersville, MD Breeder – Lisa Demmer, Ellsworth, WI 1st summer yearling & Reserve Junior Champion at Mid-Atlantic Regional Show; 2nd at International Jersey Show; and 4th at All American Jersey Show.
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Exhibitor – Lookout Jerseys, Frank & Diane Borba and Aleksa Govedarica, Canton de Hatley, QC Breeder – Lookout Jerseys and Frank & Diane Borba, Canton de Hatley, QC 3rd summer yearling at Canadian National Show; and 5th at International Jersey Show.
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Exhibitor – Vierra Dairy, Hilmar, CA Breeder – Michael Heath & Spring Valley Farm, Westminster, MD 1st summer yearling & Junior Champion at International Jersey Show & The Jersey Event.
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Exhibitor – Blaine Warburton, New Albany, PA Breeder – Bollenbacher Farmily, Argos, IN 1at spring yearling & Junior Champion at Mid-Atlantic Regional Show;1st at Northeast Pennsylvania Show; 3rd at All American Jersey Show; 4th at International Jersey Show.
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Exhibitor – Glamourview – Iager & Walton, Walkersville, MD Breeder – Megan Hill, Bristol, VT 1st spring yearling & Reserve Junior Champion at Maryland State Fair; 1st at International Jersey Show; and 2nd at Mid-Atlantic Regional Show.
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Exhibitor – Vierra Dairy, Hilmar, CA Breeder – Shelby Ostrom, De Pere, WI 1st spring yearling & Junior Champion at California State Show; 3rd at International Jersey Show; and 5th at All American Jersey Show.
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Exhibitor – Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI Breeder – Megan Hill, Bristol, VT 1st spring yearling & Reserve Junior Champion at All American Jersey Show; 2nd at International Jersey Show & Wisconsin Summer Championship Show.
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Exhibitor – Tristen Ostrom, Kaukauna, WI Breeder – Milksource, Kaukauna, WI 1st spring yearling at Midwest Spring Show & Wisconsin Summer Championship Show; and 5th at International Jersey Show.
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Exhibitor – Lauren Reed, Columbia Cross Roads, PA Breeder – Sara Reed, Columbia Cross Roads, PA 2nd spring yearling at All American Jersey Show; 3rd at Twin Tiers All Breeds Show; and 5th at Mid-Atlantic Regional Show.
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WINTER YEARLING HEIFER
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Exhibitor – Glamourview – Iager & Walton, Walkersville, MD Breeder – Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, CT 1st winter yearling & Reserve Junior Champion at International Jersey Show; and 2nd at New York Spring Show.
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Exhibitor – Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI Breeder – Cold Run Jerseys, Salem, OH 1st winter yearling at All American Jersey Show; 2nd at Wisconsin Summer Championship Show; and 7th at International Jersey Show.
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Exhibitor & Breeder – Milksource and Finca Valparaiso, Kaukauna, WI 1st winter yearling & Junior Champion at Midwest Spring Show; 1st at Wisconsin Summer Championship Show; and 3rd at International Jersey Show. 66 « COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022
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Exhibitor – RCD Jerseys, Ernest Kueffner & Terri Packard, Boonsboro, MD Breeder – Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, CT 1st winter yearling & Junior Champion at Maryland State Fair & Maryland Jersey Field Day; 2nd at International Jersey Show, Mid-Atlantic Regional Show, The Jersey Event, and All American Jersey Show.
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Exhibitor & Breeder – Shelby Rader, Conneaut Lake, PA 3rd winter yearling at All American Dairy Show & New York Spring Show; 5th at The Jersey Event; and 9th at International Jersey Show.
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Exhibitor – CLF LLC, Oldwick, NJ Breeder – Kennedy & Blake Crothers, Pitcher, NY 1st winter yearling & Junior Champion at New York Spring Show; and 4th at All American Jersey Show & International Jersey Show.
FALL YEARLING HEIFER
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Exhibitor & Breeder – Caylei Arnold, Willington, CT 1st fall yearling & Junior Champion at Northeast Spring Show; and 1st at Eastern New York Summer Jersey Show.
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Exhibitor & Breeder – Kaleb, Cole & Carter Kruse and Gene Henderson, Dyersville, IA 1st fall yearling at International Jersey Show & Iowa State Fair Show.
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Exhibitor & Breeder – Spring Valley Farm Jerseys, Westminster, MD 1st fall yearling at Maryland State Fair & The Jersey Event; and 3rd at International Jersey Show.
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Exhibitor – Brent Rocha & Mike Podschadly, Tillamook, OR Breeder – Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, CT 1st fall yearling & Reserve Junior Champion at Western National Show; and 3rd at California State Show.
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Exhibitor – Bos Dairy LLC., Lovington, NM Breeder – Gene Iager & Kevin Ehrhardt, Baldwin, MD 1st fall yearling & Junior Champion at Ohio Spring Show; and 1st at Midwest Spring Show.
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Exhibitor – Bos Dairy LLC., Lovington, NM Breeder – Justin & Clare Burdette, Mercersburg, PA 2nd fall yearling at International Jersey Show; and 3rd at The Jersey Event.
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MILKING YEARLING
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Exhibitor – Milksource, Kaukauna, WI Breeder – Kayla, Joshua, Jacob & Daniel Brown, Hastings, MN 1st milking yearling at Wisconsin Summer Championship Show; and 5th at International Jersey Show.
ARETHUSA GENTRY VERBENA-ET 3215945572
Exhibitor – Brent Rocha & Mike Podschadly, Tillamook, OR Breeder – Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, CT 3rd milking yearling at All American Jersey Show.
ROGGUA ROBINDALE GENTRY LOOK AT ME 120076151C
Exhibitor – Delon Mortimer and Braden Anderson, Smithfield, UT Breeder – Ferme Roggua, Stanstead, QC 1st milking yearling at International Jersey Show; and 11th at All American Jersey Show. 68 « COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022
ARETHUSA ANDREAS SUNLIGHT-ET 3210945574
Exhibitor – Vierra Dairy, Hilmar, CA Breeder – Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, CT 2nd milking yearling at International Jersey Show & All American Jersey Show.
DU SILLON PREMIER KRUNCHIE-ET 120036047C
Exhibitor – Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR Breeder – Ferme Du Sillon II, St-Alexandre-De-Kamaouraska, QC 1st milking yearling at All American Jersey Show.
UNIQUE VICTORIOUS LOVELY 111568595C
Exhibitor – Mason Pires, Modesto, CA Breeder – L Morey, JP Charest, A Michaud & LP Dion, Rochester, AB 5th milking yearling at All American Jersey Show.
SUMMER JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD COW
COWBELL CASINO DORSAY 3205630717
Exhibitor & Breeder – Chase Rozler, Canton, NY 2nd summer junior 2-year-old at The Jersey Event & Eastern New York Summer Show; and 3rd at All American Jersey Show.
KEVETTA COLTON DELILAH 3210402487
Exhibitor –Vierra Dairy, Hilmar, CA Breeder – Kevin & Annette Herrington, Dansville, NY 1st summer junior 2-year-old at All American Jersey Show.
PACIFIC EDGE GENTRY DRAKE 173957640
Exhibitor & Breeder – Pacific Edge, Tillamook, OR 5th summer junior 2-year-old at All American Jersey Show.
FOUR-HILLS LOLA GUNS N ROSES 3206949000
Exhibitor – Vierra Dairy, Hilmar, CA Breeder – Megan, Jonathon, Bradley & Sarah Hill, Bristol, VT 1st summer junior 2-year-old, Intermediate & Grand Champion at Northeast Spring Show; 1st at The Jersey Event; and 3rd at International Jersey Show.
MISS CHOICE KISS MINE 3209615885
Exhibitor & Breeder – Sherry & Crystal Siemers-Peterman, Cleveland, WI 1st summer junior 2-year-old at Wisconsin Summer Championship Show; and 2nd at International Jersey Show.
RIVENDALE VIP REAGAN-ET 3206094699
Exhibitor – Justine Kesley, Canastota, NY Breeder – Rivendale Farms, Bulgar, PA 1st summer junior 2-year-old at Eastern New York Summer Show; 4th at The Jersey Event; and 8th at International Jersey Show. COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022 » 69
JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD COW
BIG GUNS ANDREAS VELVET 3143948273
Exhibitor – Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI Breeder – Madison Fisher, Newville, PA 1st junior 2-year-old at Wisconsin Summer Championship Show; 3rd at All American Jersey Show; and 6th at International Jersey Show.
RIVENDALE VIP ELOISE 3206094677
Exhibitor – Vierra Dairy, Steven & Kira Wetmore, Kelly Barbee and Michael Heath, Hilmar, CA Breeder – Rivendale Farms, Bulgar, PA 1st junior 2-year-old at International Jersey Show, All American Jersey Show & The Jersey Event.
THERIHOF DORIES CHOCOLATIER 13389781C
Exhibitor – David Dyment and Michael Heath, Dundas, ON Breeder – Kevin Elshof, Berwick, ON 1st junior 2-year-old & Reserve Intermediate Champion at Ontario Summer Show; and 3rd at International Jersey Show. 70 « COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022
MI WIL GEM VICTORIOUS DESIRE 3126479524
Exhibitor – Glamourview – Iager & Walton, Walkersville, MD Breeder – Kim Grewe & Shannon Kleiboeker, Neosho, MO 4th junior 2-year-old at International Jersey Show.
SOUTH MOUNTAIN FIZZ CHABLIS-ET 3201408308
Exhibitor – Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR Breeder – Ernest Kueffner & Terri Packard, Boonsboro, MD 1st junior 2-year-old & Intermediate Champion at California State Show; 2nd at Western National Show; 4th at All American Jersey Show; and 5th at International Jersey Show.
WHITDALE GENTRY GRACEFUL 67246016
Exhibitor – Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI Breeder – Brock Liddle and Nick Depew, Argyle, NY 2nd junior 2-year-old at International Jersey Show, All American Jersey Show & Wisconsin Summer Championship Show.
SENIOR 2-YEAR-OLD COW
COWBELL VIRAL RINGROOMA-ET 3135361089
Exhibitor – Franchise, David Jordan and Mark & Will Iager, Ashville, OH Breeder – Christine Sheesley Rozler, Potsdam, NY 2nd senior 2-year-old at The Jersey Event; 6th at International Jersey Show & All American Jersey Show.
KILGUS TEQUILA BRIANA-ET 3151203925
Exhibitor – Jim & Janet Kappers, Spring Valley, MN Breeder – Kilgus Dairy, Fairbury, IL 1st senior 2-year-old at Midwest Spring Show; 5th at All American Jersey Show; and 7th at International Jersey Show.
RATLIFF MONEY VIXEN 3199643558
Exhibitor & Breeder – Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS 1st senior 2-year-old & Intermediate Champion at Southern National Show; 3rd at All American Jersey Show; and 4th at International Show.
J.P.L. JOEL ADELIA 111395604C
Exhibitor – Vierra Dairy, Hilmar, CA Breeder – Ferme J.P.L. Senc, Warwick, QC 2nd senior 2-year-old at International Jersey Show; 3rd at The Jersey Event; and 7th at All American Jersey Show.
PACIFIC EDGE PREMIER DIVA 173602399
Exhibitor & Breeder – Brent Rocha, Tillamook, OR 1st senior 2-year-old & Reserve Intermediate Champion at International Jersey Show & Western National Show; and 2nd at All American Jersey Show.
SOUTH MOUNTAIN ANDREAS RASCAL-ET 3201408296
Exhibitor – RCD Jerseys, Ernest Kueffner & Terri Packard, Boonsboro, MD Breeder – Ernest Kueffner & Terri Packard, Boonsboro, MD 1st senior 2-year-old, Intermediate & Grand Champion at Maryland Jersey Field Day; 1st & Reserve Intermediate Champion at Maryland State Fair; 1st at The Jersey Event; 3rd at International Jersey Show; and 4th at All American Jersey Show.
JUNIOR 3-YEAR-OLD COW
INTRIGUE ANDREAS VIOLA 173689963
Exhibitor & Breeder – Cory & Blake Schmidt, Cosmos, MN 1st junior 3-year-old, Intermediate & Grand Champion at Minnesota State Fair; and 3rd at International Jersey Show.
MILK & HONEY VADEN FERN-ET 3147223874
Exhibitor – Vierra Dairy, Hilmar, CA Breeder – Cedar Lane Farm, Oldwick, NJ 1st junior 3-year-old at International Jersey Show & All American Jersey Show; and 2nd at The Jersey Event.
RATLIFF LADD VICKI 3199643545
Exhibitor & Breeder – Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS 1st junior 3-year-old, Intermediate & Grand Champion at Ozark Empire Fair; 5th at International Show; and 6th at All American Jersey Show. 72 « COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022
LOOKOUT TEQUILA SALSA 110969159C
Exhibitor – Milksource, Kaukauna, WI Breeder – Lookout and F & D Borba, Canton de Hatley, QC 1st junior 3-year-old & Reserve Grand Champion at Supreme Dairy Show; and 2nd at International Jersey Show.
PACIFIC EDGE FIREMAN POLOMA 174398732
Exhibitor & Breeder – Pacific Edge, Tillamook, OR 1st junior 3-year-old at Western National Show; 4th at International Jersey Show; and 7th at All American Jersey Show.
STONEY POINT VIP FAITH 3143346937
Exhibitor – Kelly Barbee, Michael Heath & Triple-T, North Lewisburg, OH Breeder – John Mayer, Taneytown, MD 4th junior 3-year-old at All American Jersey Show.
SENIOR 3-YEAR-OLD COW
HOMERIDGE T ANNETTE 110705553C
Exhibitor – Kylie & Dawson Nickels, Travis Freson, Mandy Sell and Scott Stanford, Watertown, WI Breeder – Ferme Steingruber Senc, East Farnham, QC Intermediate Champion at All American Jersey Show; 2nd senior 3-year-old at Wisconsin Summer Championship Show; 3rd at International Jersey Show; and 1st at National Jersey Jug Futurity.
PACIFIC EDGE COLTON JAZMIN-ET 3143804455
Exhibitor & Breeder – Pacific Edge, Tillamook, OR 5th senior 3-year-old at California State Show; 1st at Great Western Jersey Futurity; and 2nd at National Jersey Jug Futurity.
SUMMER BREEZE TEQUILA GAYLE 12938485C
Exhibitor – Vierra Dairy, Hilmar, CA Breeder – Paul Livingston, Schomberg, ON 1st senior 3-year-old, Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion at International Jersey Show & The Jersey Event; and 1st at All American Jersey Show.
JOSCLAUD VICTORIOUS PIXAR 110293247C
Exhibitor – Joe & Sarah Rocha and Brent Rocha, Tillamook, OR Breeder – Ferme Josclaud, St Honore de Shenley, QC 2nd senior 3-year-old at Western National Show; 3rd at All American Jersey Show; and 5th at International Jersey Show.
SSF ANDREAS CAMILLA 3134567092
Exhibitor – Ernest Kueffner & Terri Packard, Boonsboro, MD Breeder – Jennifer Gordon, Warsaw, IN 1st senior 3-year-old, Intermediate & Grand Champion at Maryland State Fair; 2nd at International Jersey Show; and 5th at National Jersey Jug Futurity.
TOP GENE JOEL PASTEL 110368992Cx
Exhibitor – Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR Breeder – Stephane Marceau & Marie St-Cyr, Roxton Pond, QC 2nd senior 3-year-old at All American Jersey Show; 3rd at Western National Show; 4th at International Jersey Show; and 5th at Ohio Spring Show. COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022 » 73
4-YEAR-OLD COW
ELLIOTTS FIZZ CHARADE-ET 3134122918
Exhibitor – Patrick Gourley, Portland, OR Breeder – Ernest Kueffner, Boonsboro, MD 3rd 4-year-old at All American Jersey Show; and 4th at Western National Show.
PACIFIC EDGE JOEL WHITNEY 173783069
Exhibitor & Breeder – Pacific Edge, Tillamook, OR 3rd 4-year-old at International Jersey Show & Western National Show.
ROLLING SPRING PREMIER LUCILLE-ET 3136953893
Exhibitor – Evan Jauquet, Pulaski, WI Breeder – Matthew Bean, Franklin, PA 1st 4-year-old & Grand Champion at Northeast Wisconsin High Protein Show; 2nd at Wisconsin Summer Championship Show; and 6th at International Jersey Show. 74 « COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022
LOOKOUT JOEL BROOKSEY 110668439C
Exhibitor – Lookout, Brooke McKinven & Pierre Boulet, Canton de Hatley, QC Breeder – Lookout, Brooke McKinven, Gary Vance & Nancy Suitor, Canton de Hatley, QC 1st 4-year-old at Canadian National Show; and 4th at International Jersey Show & Supreme Dairy Show.
REXLEA JOEL KARAUSEL-ET 12471358C
Exhibitor – Glamourview – Iager & Walton, Walkersville, MD Breeder – Rexlea Jerseys, Schomberg, ON 1st 4-year-old, Senior & Grand Champion at Ontario Summer Show & Supreme Dairy Show; and 1st & Reserve Senior Champion at International Jersey Show.
SUGAR BROOK BARTENDER BRIDGETT 3131983438
Exhibitor – Ernest Kueffner, Terri Packard and Adam Fraley, Boonsboro, MD Breeder – Vance Spencer, Troy, PA 1st 4-year-old, Senior & Grand Champion at Eastern New York Summer Show; 1st & Reserve Senior Champion at The Jersey Event; and 1st at All American Jersey Show.
5-YEAR-OLD COW
KASH-IN FEARLESS LADY {4} 3131679953
Exhibitor & Breeder – Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, CA 1st 5-year-old, Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion at California State Show; 2nd at Western National Show.
LOST ELM COLTON SATURN 3127408213
Exhibitor & Breeder – Jason Luttropp, Berlin, WI 2nd 5-year-old & Reserve Senior Champion at Wisconsin Summer Championship Show; and 2nd at International Jersey Show.
SVHEATHS TEQUILA JOLIE 67254672
Exhibitor – Vierra Dairy, Hilmar, CA Breeder – Wayne & Allen Stiles and Michael Heath, Westminster, MD 2nd 5-year-old at The Jersey Event & All American Jersey Show; and 3rd at International Jersey Show.
LONE PINE JOEL JUGOJUICE 9807 12295715C
Exhibitor – Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR Breeder – Lone Pine Jerseys Ltd., Didsbury, AL 1st 5-year-old at All American Jersey Show & Ohio Spring Show; and 5th at International Jersey Show.
SOUTH MOUNTAIN PREMIER SPRITE 3134122903
Exhibitor – Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR Breeder – Ernest W Kueffner & Terri L Packard, Boonsboro, MD 3rd 5-year-old at All American Show.
WOODMOHR FOREVER FAITHFUL 119771754
Exhibitor – Milksource, Kaukauna, WI Breeder – Woodmohr Jerseys, Bloomer, WI 1st 5-year-old, Senior & Grand Champion at Midwest Spring Show; 1st, Senior Champion & Reserve Grand Champion at Wisconsin Summer Championship Show; and 1st at International Jersey Show. COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022 » 75
AGED COW
BRI-LIN VALSON SPRITZ 11754599C
Exhibitor –Vierra Dairy, Hilmar, CA Breeder – Brian & Linda Raymer, Bright, ON 1st aged cow, Senior & Grand Champion at International Jersey Show & The Jersey Event.
EDGELEA TEQUILA SHERATON 7488731C
Exhibitor – Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI Breeder – Joel Bagg, Little Britain, ON 2nd aged cow at All American Jersey Show; and 3rd at International Jersey Show.
LAKE-POINT PREMIER VALYRIA 118902658
Exhibitor – Grant, Grace, Hannah & Ellie Fremstad, Westby, WI Breeder – Kari Michalovich, Lakeville, OH 1st aged cow at Wisconsin Summer Championship Show; and 4th at All American Jersey Show. 76 « COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022
DEMENTS GRAYSON JINGLEBELL 119320752
Exhibitor & Breeder – Dements Jerseys, Clinton, IL 4th aged cow at International Jersey Show.
KROHLOW COMERICA ANNA 119311046
Exhibitor – Milksource, Kaukauna, WI Breeder – Marlene Krohlow, Black Creek, WI 1st aged cow, Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion at All American Jersey Show; and 2nd at International Jersey Show.
RANDOM LUCK SURPRISE ME 119320556
Exhibitor – Red Dirt Genetics, Perkins, OK Breeder – Random Luck, Darlington, WI 1st aged cow & Reserve Senior Champion at Southern National Show; and 3rd at All American Jersey Show.
LIFETIME PRODUCTION COW
AHLEM MAUI BUTTONS 44738 73560102
Exhibitor – Trace Johnson and Sarah Fitzgerald, Poplar Grove, IL Breeder – William Ahlem, Jr, Hilmar, CA 6th lifetime production cow at International Jersey Show.
FOUR-HILLS IMPRESION GALAXY 5597-ET 3126755820
Exhibitor – Sarah Hill, Bristol, VT Breeder – Megan Hill, Bristol, VT 1st lifetime production cow, Senior & Reserve Grand Champion at Northeast Spring Show; 1st at Vermont State Show; and 2nd at International Jersey Show.
RANDOM LUCK T HEATHER 118996655
Exhibitor – Red Dirt Genetics, Perkins, OK Breeder – Random Luck, Darlington, WI 1st lifetime production cow, Senior & Grand Champion at Southern National Show; and 2nd at All American Jersey Show.
AHLEM VALENTINO GUMDROP 39192 70951684
Exhibitor – Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, NY Breeder – William Ahlem, Jr., Hilmar, CA 2nd lifetime production cow at Eastern New York Summer Classic Show.
PLEASANT NOOK VINCENT CUPCAKE 11401155C
Exhibitor & Breeder – Pleasant Nook Jerseys, Ayr, ON 1st lifetime production cow at The Jersey Event; and 3rd at International Jersey Show.
SOUTH MOUNTAIN VOLTAGE RADIANT-ET 3125141633
Exhibitor – Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR Breeder – Ernest Kueffner & Terri Packard, Boonsboro, MD 1st lifetime production cow at International Jersey Show; and 3rd at All American Jersey Show. COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022 » 77
JUNIOR BEST THREE FEMALES BIG GUNS CATTLE CO. Duncansville, PA
3rd junior best three females at All American Jersey Show; and 6th at International Jersey Show.
BIG GUNS ANDREAS VIVA-ET
BIG GUNS KROCK VIXEN-ET
BIG GUNS VIP VANESSA-ET
DISCOVERY GENETICS Ellsworth, WI
4th junior best three females at International Jersey Show.
DISCOVERYS ANDREAS JUBILANT-ET
DISCOVERYS CHROME JAGS
DISCOVERYS JEDI JYPSY
MADISON FISHER Newville, PA
2nd junior best three females at All American Jersey Show; and 3rd at International Jersey Show (one change).
BIG GUNS ANDREAS VERIFY-ET
BIG GUNS COLTON VENTURE-ET
BIG GUNS COLTON VIOLET
SPRING VALLEY/HEATH JERSEYS Westminster, MD
1st junior best three females at International Jersey Show.
SV EXCITE HENSLEY
SVHEATHS KID ROCK JADEN
SV TEQUILA TOPSY TANGO-ET
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Litchfield, MN 1st junior best three females at Midwest Spring Show; and 5th at International Jersey Show.
STADVIEW COLTON VINTAGE
STADVIEW GENTRY VELOCITY
STADVIEW TEQUILA TANGO-ET
JEFFREY VAN PATTEN Preble, NY
1st junior best three females at MidAtlantic Regional Show.
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HIGHLIFE SWAG IN MADISON
HIGHLIFE VICTORIOUS VESPER
SENIOR BEST THREE FEMALES PACIFIC EDGE #1 Tillamook, OR
1st senior best three females at International Jersey Show.
PACIFIC EDGE FIREMAN POLOMA
PACIFIC EDGE JOEL WHITNEY
PACIFIC EDGE PREMIER DIVA
PACIFIC EDGE #2 Tillamook, OR
1st senior best three females at All American Jersey Show.
PACIFIC EDGE COLTON JAZMIN
PACIFIC EDGE MG WISH GRANTED
PACIFIC EDGE PREMIER DIVA
RANDOM LUCK FARM Darlington, WI
2nd senior best three females at All American Jersey Show.
RANDOM LUCK CHROME APP
RANDOM LUCK SURPRISE ME
RANDOM LUCK T HEATHER
RATLIFF JERSEYS Garnett, KS
4th senior best three females at International Jersey Show.
RATLIFF LADD VICKI
RATLIFF MONEY DELIRIOUS
RATLIFF MONEY VIXEN
SOUTH MOUNTAIN JERSEYS
Boonsboro, MD
2nd senior best three females at International Jersey Show; and 3rd at All American Jersey Show (with one change).
SOUTH MOUNTAIN ANDREAS RASCAL
SOUTH MOUNTAIN FIZZ CHABLIS
SOUTH MOUNTAIN VOLTAGE RADIANT
SPRING VALLEY/HEATH JERSEYS Westminster, MD
3rd senior best three females at International Jersey Show; and 4th at All American Jersey Show (with one change).
SV VELOCITY ROSIE
SV HEATHS TEQUILA CHLOE-ET
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PRODUCE OF DAM PRODUCE OF DISCOVERYS TEQUILA ESCAPE-ET Breeder – Discovery Genetics, Ellsworth, WI 1st produce of dam at Minnesota State Fair.
DISCOVERYS JEDI EMPRESS-ET
DISCOVERYS VELOCITY EVY-ET
PRODUCE OF LOOKOUT TEQUILA GOTCHA
Breeder – Lookout and Frank & Diane Borba, Canton de Hatley, QC 1st produce of dam at International Jersey Show.
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RETSO HOLSTEINS Caring For & Breeding the Next Generation of Great Ones B
etween All-American announcements and Holstein Association USA releasing the top BAA herds for 2021, Retso Holsteins had a lot to celebrate ringing in the new year - nine cows nominated representing four breeds and a national ranking for BAA. And while these stats are impressive, they certainly aren’t the first and won’t be the last that Brian Oster and Cassie Chittenden have worked day in and day out for. Retso Holsteins, located in Schodack Landing, NY, is owned by Brian Oster and Cassie Chittenden. Brian’s family operated a 120-cow Holstein farm in central NY until 2014. Cassie’s family operates Dutch Hollow Farm two miles from Retso with 800 Registered Jerseys with a steeped history in breeding and genetics. Brian and Cassie met at the NY State Fair when Cassie was serving as the NY State Jersey
Queen and Brian was working for Kevin Ziemba. It wasn’t love at first sight then; however, Brian’s airport boredom led him to text the wrong ‘Cassie’ on Cassie’s birthday and a well struck conversation led to their belief that it must’ve been fate! They were married on the farm in June 2018. Brian and Cassie started milking in February 2016 with 6 cows, a portable milk pump, and bucket milkers. Each year, they have grown their operation by filling another section in the barn. Brian’s main role is overall cow and herd management along with client management including cow movement (incoming/outgoing), IVF/embryo work coordination, and overall day-to-day operations. Cassie oversees the calf and heifer program and manages all aspects associated with financial management. Retso also employs Bob and Serafina who assist with the day to day operations on the dairy; Bob with the cows and Serafina with the calves. Currently, they milk 90 cows spanning numerous breeds, with an RHA of 23,312M 3.9%F 3.3%P. The herd consists of 35 Excellent and 40 Very Good cows, and since they began in 2016, they have had 18 94-point, 17 93-point, and 10 89-point first lactation cows call Retso home, many of whom received those scores in their care. Over the last 5 years, 105 EX cows have made their home at Retso. These outstanding scores have also earned them a 113.5 BAA on 48 cows, which ranks them 19th nationally for herd size and 5th regionally. They have been in the top 20 nationally since Ms Ranson-Rail Beth-Red-ET (EX-91) was housed at Retso during the 2020 show season, ending in a Reserve All-American title. She was also the cover girl for the December 2020 Blondin Sires’ directory. Photo © Julie Ashton.
they began milking. “For us, a 113.5 BAA is impressive when 40% of our herd is 2-year-olds,” commented Brian. Along with a barn of high-scored animals, All-American nominations are also warranted. Since its inception, Retso has accumulated 33 All-American or Junior All-American nominations. In 2021, they added 9 nominations in four breeds. And for Brian and Cassie, these results are icing on top of a cake of hard work and determination. Retso was created with the intention of boarding cattle for others. “Our original goal was that we would be pleased to have 50% our animals and 50% board cows and to fill the barn half way in total. We started boarding cattle for close friends, including our mentor Kevin Ziemba. Along with him, he brought his contacts that he had previously boarded cattle with as well as his network. Over the years, our growth was simply due to word of mouth and producing results seeing that we didn’t start Retso’s active Facebook page until 2018. For the last year we have remained at having roughly 50 clients and 70 board animals in total. Our mentality has always been the same since day one, to treat each cow as if they were our own, and manage our client relations with transparency. Cows have always been our bread and butter; however, we have started to board more calves on milk and donor heifers over the last couple of years,” according to Cassie. Brian and Cassie expanded on how they work with the clients on cow management and breeding decisions: “Every client is different and takes different roles in the breeding and development of their cattle. We have some who are very hands-on, and others that are completely handsoff and have the viewpoint of ‘I pay you to handle all of it’ with the overarching common goal for the cow to excel. We try to manage expectations honestly, but
Above all else, our goal and philosophy is to create an environment where each cow has the ability to excel and reach her full potential.” first and foremost ask the client what are their expectations for the cow and her offspring, and then try to reach for those goals. The most important part is trying to reach a commonality that our goals for the individuals are those of our clients.” Brian and Cassie are very clear with the goals for Retso: “Above all else, our goal and philosophy is to create an environment where each cow has the ability to excel and reach her full potential. This comes through several different facets including cow comfort, animal wellness, and employee management. In some ways, it combines the willingness to think outside the box to achieve the desired results and the tenacity to never be satisfied with good, but always aspire to be better. It is routine for us to have impromptu brainstorming sessions no matter how big or small the change with each other, mentors, and our employees; forever changing and adjusting but also willing to try something even if it may not work in the end. Within the business, the goal for us personally is to create a nucleus herd that will not only provide successful show results, but also make well-rounded cows with deep pedigrees from which we can market. For us, we are looking for a truly modern cow; extreme udder traits, moderate stature with style, positive DPR, and, at the end of the day, will make milk. It is also our goal that the animals we market have the thriftiness to excel in their new environment and have been handled enough to make them easy animals to work around. Between providing an environment where all animals can succeed and raising our own style of cows, we also provide the opportunity for others to continue as breeders even if they don’t milk cows themselves. Regularly, we consult with our clients on breeding decisions to meet their own goals; which include breeding for show heifers, show cows, or a similar style to our own modern cow. The diversity of breeding philosophies that we are able to see play out is exciting and tremendously rewarding. We find fulfillment in our clients’ successes with animals that we are privileged to care for on a daily basis. The most satisfying
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end result has been the ability to create a community of people who have a shared passion of breeding and owning great cows.” While showing is certainly a thrilling part of Retso’s portfolio, most of their clientele have broader intentions. “For many of our clients, their goal is to ensure they continue to develop pedigrees with integrity by being on test, classifying often, and the ability to create the next generation. During 2021, we worked with about 50 different donor dams and are on pace to surpass that in the first 6 months of 2022. Being client oriented, we utilize three different IVF companies, Boviteq, Trans Ova, and Vytelle, based on which option fits the donor and owner preference.” While the boarding business is certainly a large facet, the Retso breeding program is nothing to scoff at. The cornerstone Holstein family stemmed from Butlerview Doorman Camo (EX-92 3Y), a daughter of Silvermaple Damion Camomile (EX-95). She was a cow that flushed well at Retso and transmitted her style to offspring incredible well. To date, she has two Excellent and three Very Good daughters. Brian and Cassie marketed the majority of her offspring privately but are now working with the next generation, including a King Doc granddaughter that is +2482G +1179M +86CFP +3.49T. “Directionally, she fits our combination of the modern cow and will be worked as a donor dam once she comes of age,” commented Cassie.
EILDON TWEED CHAPTER 23-ET 2E-94 Nom. All-American Lifetime Production Cow Nom. Junior All-American Lifetime Production Cow Owned by Blake Wadsworth
ZBW-ZIEMS LISTEN TO ME-RED 2E-94 Una. Junior All-American R&W 5-Year-Old Nom. All-American R&W & Junior All-American Owned by Mason Ziemba
THURSTON FARMS PRIMETIME TRIXIE EX-92 HM All-American & HM Jr All-American Senior 3-Year-Old Owned by Katie Livingston
Ronbeth Alexander Pearl (EX-94 3E) was another of Retso’s original brood cows that has numerous daughters and granddaughters in the herd today. In 2019, Brian and Cassie partnered with long-time client and mentor, Kevin Ziemba, on ZBW M KD Lori. When Lori was born, Kevin knew she was special. When her preliminary genomic results came in, she was only 1 of 10 heifers in the breed that was over +4.0T and +2400 GTPI. Lori earned a Junior All-American nomination in 2018 and was purchased by Peter Vail in the Best of Triple-T &
WHITDALE BLACKAPPLE VANILLA VG-89 Nom. Junior All-American Milking Yearling Owned by Mason Ziemba
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Roll-N-View Jacoby Emery (EX-92) was named Reserve Intermediate Champion at the 2021 International Junior Holstein Show after winning the NY State Junior Show. She is owned by Caitlin Bennett and housed at Retso. Photo © Andrew Hetke. Heath Sale the following spring. Peter approached Kevin, Brian and Cassie about partnering on Lori to create the next generation. Lori had the unique combination of high type and showring style, from an untouched maternal line. She was a King Doc backed by three Excellent dams then Stone-Rise Durham Lizzie (EX-95 3E GMD DOM), HHM AllAmerican Production Cow in 2007. The new partnership exhibited Lori as a spring yearling that year, where she earned several blue ribbons and junior champion rosettes on a local and state level. There was also a strong embryo interest from Lori, with embryos exported and sold stateside. But, she really shined when she calved in, scoring VG-88 with an EX mammary at 2-05. Lori placed third at the North American Open Holstein Show, ultimately earning her HM All-American status. Currently, she has three daughters over +4.0T with ZBW-Retso-PV Ad Lib the highest at +4.27T and ranked #16 heifer in the breed. Moovin sons Styleleader *RC is +4.0T and Landshark is +3.77T; both
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are at STGenetics. Lori was sold after the 2020 show season to Arizona Dairy and Siemers Holsteins, who sold her Madison week to Elmvue Holsteins. She was 10th at this year’s WDE. Brian and Cassie’s latest purchase was Gillette Lauthority 2nd Run (EX-94 3E), a sister to Windbrook and Windhammer and the highest scored daughter of Gillette Blitz 2nd Wind (VG-88 74*). 2nd Run is also owned with Peter Vail. They have offspring coming this year by King Doc, Hanans and Delta-Lambda. Brian and Cassie jokingly promote themselves as an “equal opportunity boarder,” and with that, have invested in owning animals themselves in most breeds. Owned with Brian’s mom, Becky Oster, the Guernseys have been a small project that has produced great results, with two All-American nominations in milking form - Retso AP Kiya and Retso AP Kitkat - American Pie full sisters from a successful flush of a VG-88 Grumpy daughter of Luckyvale Yogi Kiara (VG-
ZBW M KD Lori (EX-91) was developed at Retso and was named HM All-American Junior 2-Year-Old in 2020 for the partnership of Kevin Ziemba, Peter Vail and Retso. 88), Reserve Junior Champion at WDE in 2011 and 5X All-American or Junior AllAmerican nominee. Brian and Cassie plan to create the next generation at Retso with Kitkat. “It has also been rewarding to still have a hand in Kiya’s continued development at Retso even after we sold her as a calf to Sylvia Johnson,” commented Cassie. They also recently entered the Ayrshire world, owning a few that are carrying ET pregnancy daughters of Blind-Buck-Valley Sol Red Pepper (EX-94), Grand Champion at the 2009 World Dairy Expo. The passion that Brian and Cassie share for their business and their cows is palpable. When looking to the future, their immediate goals include a heifer facility that will inevitably grow their heifer boarding options. But ultimately, their goals are simple: establish themselves as dedicated caretakers while building a reputation for breeding the style of cattle they love. By Julie Ashton
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VILLA CREST PEYTON
EX 92 E E E E E Nom. All-American Lifetime Production Cow, 2021 4-10 365 32,533 5.2 1692 2.9 942 We are grateful to have acquired Alba from retiring master breeder, Verl Weaver, Villa Crest Farm, Goshen, Indiana, just after winning the lifetime cow class at Louisville. Her February ‘20 daughter made her maiden voyage to Louisville, and was named Jr. Champion in one of the strongest heifer shows yet.
Watch for top show heifer consignments throughout the Spring Sales! Ed Crossland, Owner | 301-697-1328 | gladheartfarms@gmail.com Madison Fisher, Herd Manager | 717-422-1907
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INTERNATIONAL DAIRY WEEK January 16-20, 2022 · Tatura, Victoria, Australia
SUPREME CHAMPION
View Fort Dictator Dottie (Holstein), 1st 7-YearOld & Older, B, J, M & N Templeton, Tarwin, VIC
INTERBREED SENIOR CHAMPION
View Fort Dictator Dottie (Holstein), 1st 7-YearOld & Older, B, J, M & N Templeton, Tarwin, VIC
RESERVE INTERBREED SENIOR CHAMPION
Windy Ways Galaxies Dawn 7 (Jersey), 1st 6-Year-Old, Cherrylock Cattle Co. & Windy Ways Jerseys, Tallygaroopna, VIC
INTERBREED INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION
Kings Vale Joel Madge (Jersey), 1st Senior 3-Year-Old, R & H Perrett, Kongwak, VIC
RESERVE INTERBREED INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION
Eclipse Altitude J Princess-Red (R&W Holstein), 1st Junior 2-Year-Old, Robsvue & Busybrook Holsteins, Myponga, SA
Holstein Senior Champion LtoR: Senior Champion View Fort Dictator Dottie, B, J, M & N Templeton, Tarwin, VIC; Reserve Senior Champion Avonlea Rival Ruth, Gorbro Holsteins, Cohuna, VIC; HM Senior Champion Coomboona Pety Satin, B, J, M & N Templeton, Tarwin, VIC.
INTERBREED JUNIOR CHAMPION
Lightning Ridge Thunderstorm Nico (Holstein), 1st Summer Calf, Bleijendaal & Nikora/ Busybrook Holsteins, Longwarry, VIC
RESERVE INTERBREED JUNIOR CHAMPION
Finesse Reagan Maisie (Ayrshire), 1st Heifer born 01/07/2020 to 31/12/2020, Casey Treloar, Victor Harbour, SA
HOLSTEIN
167 Head
JUNIOR CHAMPION
Grand Champion View Fort Dictator Dottie, B, J, M & N Junior Champion Lightning Ridge Thunderstorm Nico, Templeton, Tarwin, VIC. Bleijendaal & Nikora/ Busybrook Holsteins, Longwarry, VIC. Mead, VIC
Gorbro Holsteins, Cohuna, VIC
HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION
RED & WHITE
SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION
Rusty Red Avalanche Georgia-Red (Avalanche),1st Spring Yearling, Judson & Claudia Jennings, Simpson, VIC
Lightning Ridge Thunderstorm Nico (Thunderstorm), 1st Summer Calf, Bleijendaal & Nikora/ Busybrook Holsteins, Longwarry, VIC
Avonlea Tatoo Dixie (Tatoo), 2nd Junior 2-YearOld, JH & CJ Gardiner, Cardinia, VIC
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION
View Fort Dictator Dottie (Dictator), 1st 7-YearOld & Older, B, J, M & N Templeton, Tarwin, VIC
Windy Vale Warrior Rose (Warrior), 1st Winter Yearling, Windy Vale Holsteins, Myponga, SA
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION
HM JUNIOR CHAMPION
Avonlea Rival Ruth (Archrival), 1st 5-Year-Old, Gorbro Holsteins, Cohuna, VIC
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION
Coomboona Pety Satin (Pety), 1st 6-Year-Old, B, J, M & N Templeton, Tarwin, VIC
Quality Ridge Radio Plum (Radio), 2nd Summer Calf, Quality Ridge, Kyabram, VIC Eclipse Altitude J Princess-Red (Altitude), 1st Junior 2-Year-Old, Robsvue & Busybrook Holsteins, Myponga, SA
RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION
Byrne Lea Octane Buttersnap (High Octane), 1st Senior 3-Year-Old, Rowlands Park Holsteins,
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HM SENIOR CHAMPION PREMIER BREEDER
Avonlea Holsteins, Irrewillipe, VIC
PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR
JUNIOR CHAMPION
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION
Mario Park Unstopabull (Unstopabull), 1st Winter Yearling, Murray & Jane Polson, Oxley Island, NSW
HM JUNIOR CHAMPION
Cherrylock Applesauce-Red (Unstopabull), 2nd Winter Yearling, R & S Goode, Poowong North, VIC
INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION
Eclipse Altitude J Princess-Red (Altitude), 1st Junior 2-Year-Old, Robsvue & Busybrook Holsteins, Myponga, SA
RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION
Gorbro Unstopabull Admire (Unstopabull), 2nd Junior 2-Year-Old, Clydevale Holsteins, Cohuna, VIC
HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION
Lightning Ridge Cmd Dback Barbara (Diamondback),1st Senior 3-Year-Old, Judson Jennings & B, E & R Thomas, Simpson, VIC
SENIOR CHAMPION
Robley Park Dback Shakira (Diamondback), 1st 4-Year-Old, G & K Wilson, Irrewillipe, VIC
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION
Cairnsdale Absolute Red Delight (Absolute), 1st 5-Year-Old, Menzies Farm & View Fort, Tarwin, VIC
R&W Intermediate & Grand Champion Eclipse Altitude J R&W Senior Champion Robley Park Dback Shakira, G & K Wilson, Princess-Red, Robsvue & Busybrook Holsteins, Myponga, SA. Irrewillipe, VIC.
HM SENIOR CHAMPION
LiBluechip EV Shesawesome Apple (Awesome), 2nd 5-Year-Old, B & J Gavenlock, Cherrylock Cattle Co., Tallygaroopna, VIC
JERSEY
127 Head
JUNIOR CHAMPION
Foleama Casino Silvermine (Casino), 1st Winter Yearling, Foleama Jerseys, Toolambda, VIC
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION
Lightning Ridge MB Premier Spritz 2 (Premier), 2nd Winter Yearling, Michaela Thompson, Bamawm, VIC
HM JUNIOR CHAMPION
Miami Matt Fernleaf 7305 (Matt),1st Summer Calf, Philmar Dairy Company, Cobrico, VIC
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION
Kings Vale Joel Madge (Joel), 1st Senior 3-YearOld, R & H Perrett, Kongwak, VIC
RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION
Brookbora Eileen 130 (Casino), 1st Senior 2-Year-Old, Brookbora Jerseys, Tennyson, VIC
HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION
Cairnbrae Casino Daisy (Casino), 1st Junior 3-Year-Old, R & A Heath & Family, Bookaar, VIC
SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION
Windy Ways Galaxies Dawn 7 (Celebrity), 1st 6-Year-Old, Cherrylock Cattle Co. & Windy Ways Jerseys, Tallygaroopna, VIC
Jersey Junior Champion Foleama Casino Silvermine, Foleama Ayrshire Junior Champion Finesse Reagan Maisie, Casey Treloar, Jerseys, Toolambda, VIC. Victor Harbour, SA.
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION
Brookbora Vanahlem Deronica (Vanahlem), 2nd 6-Year-Old, Brookbora Jerseys, Tennyson, VIC
HM SENIOR CHAMPION
Bushlea Irwins Jenny (Irwin), 1st 7-Year-Old & Older, R Allen/ Omeara Family/ Weeksdale/ F&D Borba, Cobargo, NSW
PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR
Brookbora Jerseys, Tennyson, VIC
Ayrshire Grand Champion Magic Park Shady Maiden, Munden Farms, Nilma North, VIC.
AYRSHIRE
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION
45 Head
JUNIOR CHAMPION
Finesse Reagan Maisie (Reagan), 1st Heifer Born 01/07/2020 To 31/12/2020, Casey Treloar, Victor Harbour, SA
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION
Arila Primitive Marquisite (Primitive), 1st Heifer Born on or after 01/07/2021, W & A Macadam, Merrigum, VIC
Jersey Senior Champion LtoRL Senior Champion Windy Ways Galaxies Dawn 7, Cherrylock Cattle Co. & Windy Ways Jerseys, Tallygaroopna, VIC; Reserve Champion Brookbora Vanahlem Deronica, Brookbora Jerseys, Tennyson, VIC; HM Champion Bushlea Irwins Jenny, R Allen/ Omeara Family/ Weeksdale/ F&D Borba, Cobargo, NSW.
Lara Orlando Connett (Orlando), 1st 3-Year-Old, Ferguson Farms, Toolamba, VIC
RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION
Paschendaele Klassy Tri Time (Trident), 1st 2 ½ Year-Old, Eagles Partnership, Gooloogong, NSW
SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION
Magic Park Shady Maiden (Conn), 1st 7-Years & Older, Munden Farms, Nilma North, VIC
Interbreed Intermediate Champion LtoR: Interbreed Intermediate Champion Kings Vale Joel Madge, R & H Perrett, Kongwak, VIC; Reserve Interbreed Intermediate Champion Eclipse Altitude J Princess-Red, Robsvue & Busybrook Holsteins, Myponga, SA. COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022 » 93
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION
Roland Lodge Cornette (Burdette), 1st 6-YearOld, Canobie Partnership, Drouin West, VIC
PREMIER BREEDER
Eagles Partnership, Gooloogong, NSW
PREMIER EXHIBITOR
Ferguson Farms, Toolamba, VIC
GUERNSEY
38 Head
JUNIOR CHAMPION
Kalaso Drone Weave (Drone), 1st Heifer Born 01/07/20 To 31/12/20, Steve Joyce, Tongala, VIC
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION
Rockmar Tango Graceful (Tango), 1st Heifer Born 01/01/21 To 30/06/21, M & R Shea, Baccus Marsh, VIC
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION
Brookleigh Butterworld (Axle), 1st Senior 3-Year-Old, LF & JM Cleggett, Glencoe, SA
Guernsey Grand Champion Kerrilyn Pistoll Peach, Crookslea, Illawarra Grand Champion Llandovery JR Joan 982, Gorbro Baccus Marsh, VIC. Holsteins and C Rapley, Cohuna, VIC.
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION
Llandovery Gus Freda (Gus), 1st 2 ½-Year-Old, Hayes Family, Girgarre, VIC
RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION
Riversleigh Blush Tulip 26 (Savard), 1st 2-YearOld, Tuhan Family Trust, Tatura East, VIC
SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION
RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION
Llandovery JR Joan 982 (Jet Red), 1st 7-Year-Old & Over, Gorbro Holsteins and C Rapley, Cohuna, VIC
SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION
Illinga Handsomes Homerun (Handsome), 1st 6-Year-Old, Coburn Family, Paaratte, VIC
Portbridge Kakadu Annette (Kakadu), 1st 2-Yaer-Old, Harrop & Lenehan, Princetown, VIC Kerrilyn Pistoll Peach (Pistoll), 1st 5-Year-Old, Crookslea, Baccus Marsh, VIC
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION
Kearla Latimer Koala 4 (Latimer), 1st 4-Year-Old, M & R Shea/ T & S Shea, Baccus Marsh, VIC
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION PREMIER BREEDER
Llandovery Illawarra, Girgarre East, VIC
PREMIER EXHIBITOR
Tuhan Family Trust, Tatura East, VIC
PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR
LF & JM Cleggett, Glencoe, SA
ILLAWARRA
31 Head
JUNIOR CHAMPION
Llandovery Josh’s Joan (Josh), 1st Heifer born 01/01/21 to 30/06/21, Hayes Family, Girgarre, VIC
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION
Riversleigh Beemer Tulip 30 (Beemer), 2nd Heifer born 01/01/21 to 30/06/21, Tuhan Family Trust, Tatura East, VIC
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BROWN SWISS
26 Head
JUNIOR CHAMPION
Tandara Davenport Ada (Davenport), 1st Heifer Born 01/07/20 To 31/12/20, Winsdale, Labertouche, VIC
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION
Sherbrooke Superstar Babz (Superstar), 1st Heifer Born 01/01/21 To 30/06/21, Linderlan and Sherbrooke Brown Swiss, Katunga, VIC
Ayrshire Junior Champion Finesse Reagan Maisie, Casey Treloar, Victor Harbour, SA.
INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION
Tandara Paray Lola 74 (Paray), 1st 3-Year-Old, Tandara Brown Swiss, Dingee, VIC
RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION
Tandara Glenwood Heidi 393 (Glenwood), 1st 2-Year-Old, Tandara Brown Swiss, Dingee, VIC
SENIOR CHAMPION
Tandara Vivid Lunda 260 (Vivid), 1st 4-YearOld, Atkins, Parabel, Angus Fraser & Tandara, Dingee, VIC
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION
Tandara TD Heidi 273 (TD), 1st 6-Year-Old, Tandara, Dingee, VIC
PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR
Tandara Brown Swiss, Dingee, VIC
Photos courtesy of Brooke Somerville & IDW
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SPRING CALF
All-American: Dresser Unstop Raveena-Red –
JUNIOR BEST THREE FEMALES
Reserve: Hilrose Redlite Amy-Red-ET –
All-American: Oakfield Corners, NY Reserve: Apple Partners, IL HM: MD-Hillbrook, MD
HM: Crescentmead Rhurbab-Red –
MILKING YEARLING
Adam Dresser, NY
B, B, B & K Brantmeier, WI G & L Wendorf, WI
WINTER CALF
All-American: Dorloy-K Guiness-Red-ET – Kenlee Phillips, TX - Jim Butler, IL
Reserve: Betley Unstop Lionize-Red-ET –
Claire Betley, WI
HM: Pheasant-Echos An Diana-Red – Trinity Miller, MD
FALL CALF
1 2 0 2 s t l u Res
4-YEAR-OLD
All-American: Wil-O-Mar Diamndbk RoseRed – Elmvue Farm, NY Reserve: Ms Awesome Atomic-Red-ET– K. Doeberiener L. Bowen & W. Schilling, OH
HHM: St-Jacob Destry Lava-Red-ET –
All-American: Kress-Hill Siren-Red-ET –
J & H Ross, AZ
Reserve: Mikelhom War Rocket-Red –
5-YEAR-OLD
A, A & A Gruenes, MN Emily Mikel, NY
HM: Opsal Bailey Ariana-Red – Jordan London, PA
SUMMER JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD
All-American: Apple-Pts Ainsa-Red-ET – J & H Ross, AZ
Reserve: Ruann Alt Shar 93679-Red-ET –
All-American: Kozak Aussie Red RobinP-Red – Westcoast Holsteins, BC Reserve: Fantasy-Found Luxury-Red – Elmvue Farm, NY
HM: Schluter Shlby Lee-Red-ET – C & J Olson, WI
AGED COW
S. & P. Maddox, CA
All-American: Anita Absolute Joline-Red –
Reyncrest & Fly-Higher Holsteins, NY
E & A Brey, WI
Reserve: Westcoast Defiant Addison-Red –
G & L Wendorf, WI
JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD
HM: Rynerson Rainy Razzy-Red – M & K Smith,
All-American: Sco-Lo Dice Hotstuff-Red-ET – Reserve: Crescentmead Justice-Red – HHM: Lyn-Vale Warrior Rose-Red – Kylie Nickels, WI
SUMMER YEARLING
All-American: Oakfield Warr Levity-Red-ET – Glamourview & Oakfield Corners, NY
Reserve: Dream-On Hotoffthepress-Red –
C&J Hill, R.Landis, R, P&D Kitchen, MD HM: Kress-Hill Smoke-Red-ET – J &H Ross, AZ
SPRING YEARLING
All-American: Oakfield Jo Lumineer-Red-ET – T & G Gunkelman, OH
Reserve: Apple-Pts Cranapple-Red-ET – M. Schafer & Apple Partners, IL
HHM: Golden-Oaks Ivania-Red-ET – Hammertime & S. Culbertson, WI
WINTER YEARLING
All-American: Thorman Altitude Sadie-Red – Westcoast Holsteins, BC
Reserve: MD-Hillbrook Indablue-Red – C&J Hill, P.Topp, C.Umbel, F&D Borba, OH
HHM: Cashells Jrdy Corona-Red-ET – J, D&D Lloyd, A.Payne & B,E. S Cowen, NY
FALL YEARLING
All-American: Apple-Pts Aprisco-Red-ET – Apple Partners, IL
Reserve: BVA Altitude Apple Seed-Red –
C. Gahring, N. Gerard & G. Gahring, IA HHM: Silver-Mist Malena-Red – Lilly Elsass, OH
HM: Synergy Spikes Sequel-Red – E. Jauquet, &
All-American: Cashells Un Cutie-Red-ET – Elmvue Farm, NY
Reserve: Huibregtse Db Licorice-Red – Heatherstone Ent. & M. Kinyon, WI
Milk Source LLC & L. Fischer, WI Westcoast Holsteins, BC J. Heinsohn, WI
PRODUCTION COW
All-American: Highcroft Absolute Lily-Red –
HHM: Clarkvalley Unstopable-Red – Tyler Carter, IL
Eaton Holsteins, Glamourview, NY
SENIOR 2-YEAR-OLD
M. Boop & C. Hembury, PA
Milk Source LLC, WI
All-American: Milk Source LLC, WI Reserve: Kara-Kesh, MN HM: Holbric Holsteins, IL
All-American: Blondin Unstopabu Maple-Red – K. Doeberiener L. Bowen & W. Schilling, OH Reserve: Milksource Tantrum-Red-ET – HM: Silver-Mist My Lady-Red-ET – Lilly Elsass, OH
JUNIOR 3-YEAR-OLD
All-American: Scenic-Edge Jordan-Red – J & H Ross, AZ
Reserve: Milksource Attica-Red-ET – Milk Source LLC, WI
HHM: Ms Ransom Rail Beth-Red – Ransom Rail & R. Landis, WI
SENIOR 3-YEAR-OLD
All-American: Micheret Tallfy Barbican-Red – Triple-T Holsteins, & T&L Cattle, OH
Reserve: Savage-Leigh Selser-Red-ET – Westcoast Holsteins, BC
HHM: Arb-Flo-Spr Honeybun-Red-ET – J & H Ross, AZ
Reserve: Cherry-Lor Ladd Ripple-Red – HM: Hol-Star Malo Roz-Red – Connor Correia, CA
SENIOR BEST THREE FEMALES
PRODUCE OF DAM
All-American: Produce of Kara-Kesh SparrowRed – Kara-Kesh, MN Reserve: Produce of Pretty Fancy In-Red – Ballweg Hickory Hills, WI
HM: Produce of Siemers Destry Sunny-Red – O & K Kress, WI
DAM & DAUGHTER
All-American: Kress-Hill Sunlove/Kress-Hill Sunkiss – O & K Kress, WI Reserve: Lookout Flicka/ Carpsdale Firefly – J & S Carpenter, VT
HM: She-Ken Apple Dumple/Shedd-C Dallas – Cashells Cattle Care, PA
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KAMPS-RX GENETICS E
The Apple B Stamp!
very Holstein and Red & White trade journal around the world has had features, family trees, photos, recollections and celebrations about the remarkable KHW Regiment Apple-Red. We hope someone is writing the book about Apple and her family and the incomparable, breed-changing influence they’ve had on two dairy breeds. We’d love to contribute to that book because not a day goes by that we don’t talk to a breeder or type up an ad or pedigree that has an Apple reference or bloodline. For one young couple in southwest Wisconsin, that Apple influence has been dramatic, and even life-changing, for these purebred enthusiasts. Reggie & Krysty Kamps of Darlington, WI both come to the business through their family roots. Reggie grew up at nearby Kamps Hollow Genetics, Belmont, WI (Kamps is the ‘K’ in the KHW prefix, the breeders of Apple), and Krysty Kepler found her love for Holsteins and showing at her family’s Kepridge Farms in Viola, WI.
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Like many happy love stories in our business, Reggie and Krysty were high schoolers when they met at a state Junior Holstein Convention in 2006. They saw each other regularly while competing against each other in Dairy Bowl and various 4-H and FFA judging contests. Eventually, competition lost out to attraction and they began dating in 2008. Krysty started college at UW-Platteville in 2009, and it was a convenient 15 minutes to Kamps Hollow. Her first visits to the farm were memorable, as she recalls, “At that time, Advent-Red was a hot bull and I was introduced to Altitude and Alisha at Kamps-Hollow. At the time, I didn’t know I was dating a guy where these famous cows lived. I just stopped in my tracks and stared!” Krysty pursued her Animal Science/ Ag Business degree while Reggie was working towards his Doctorate degree in Pharmacy at UW-Madison. They continued dating throughout college,
and also purchased a few animals together during those years while watching sales for show heifers to work with. The couple were married in 2014, and both entered the work world after graduation, where Reggie is now a Pharmacist in Platteville, WI, and Krysty currently is a Senior Territory Manager for Boehringer Ingelheim. In 2016, they took a road trip that would eventually change the map of their lives. “We went to the MilkSource Tag Sale of Champions. At the sale, one of the Apple clones - KHW Regment Apple B-Red-ETN EX-90 - was offered,” remembers Krysty. “She was a dry donor at the time, and unfortunately was out of our price range. It would have been a dream come true to own her with all of the Kamps family history, but we were just out of college and financially we could not afford to work with her reproductively.”
We wanted to make some good solid calves by popular sires to get started - we knew we had to sell some to make it work.” KRYSTY KAMPS ON THE EARLY MATING STRATEGY FOR APPLE B Apple B did not sell that year, so she was offered again a year later in 2017 through the Milksource Select Sale. By then, the Kamps had a new baby, so they didn’t make the trip to the sale. The information that Apple B didn’t respond well to conventional flushing, only IVF, had dampened their enthusiasm a bit, but as the sale was also being broadcast through CowBuyer.com, Krysty logged on. “I remember lounging around home with an infant and ended up buying Apple B in my pajamas in the kitchen from my laptop. I expected her to go higher so I just kept bidding away…and then got the “YOU WIN” message across the screen. It wasn’t the first time I was going to have to break a cow purchase to Reggie, but it was one he was just as excited about! Apple B ended up being the purchase of our lifetime and we started working her right away,” shares Krysty. With the franchise cow in the barn, the young couple brainstormed their prefix - Kamps-Rx. They wanted to continue the name from Reggie’s family’s dairy, so kept Kamps and added RX to reflect their careers in pharmacy and in animal health. Flush work isn’t cheap, and Krysty acknowledges that early on they were getting the same results as the previous owners - two or three embryos along with a big bill at the end of it. To hedge their bets, they mated her to proven high-type sires like Diamondback, Defiant, Doorman, Redburst, and Goldwyn initially. “We wanted to make some good solid calves by popular sires to get started - we knew we had to sell some to make it work,” Krysty explains.
in the Holstein or Red & White AllAmerican contests. In 2021, she had five daughters nominated between the two competitions.
of the extra special yearlings, they land at nearby Kamps Hollow and are milked in a number of sand-bedded tie-stalls that were no longer utilized.
In mid-2018, something clicked with Apple B and she started producing 20-30 oocytes a flush and fertilizing about 80% of them consistently. Yes, the flush bills got bigger, but with more calves, the couple felt they had more opportunities to market their genetics. Like the ‘original’ Apple, the choice of mating sire didn’t seem to matter - she made good ones from every flush.
Apple B has fulfilled every expectation that the couple had when they purchased her, and Krysty continues to be her biggest fan. “The best part of working with Apple B has been able to watch her offspring develop. The cow transmits so well - they are just so uniform and correct. They’re all so dairy - we really don’t have many that are on big diets during the show season.” However, the big test for any brood cow is how all of their fancy heifers calve in, and so far Apple B has passed with flying colors. “We’re up to about 13 cows at Kamps Hollow and 20 at Kepridge. Some of those cows made the 2021 show season a fun one as we evolved from just showing heifers,” says Krysty.
They built a new heifer facility at their home in the fall of 2017 - anticipating the Apple B calves to come. At 100’ x 40’ with eight group pens, it seemed a suitable size as she was only making a few eggs at a time. Things are much cozier in that barn currently in 2022, and Krysty admits space is tight with all of the extra heifers. Their goal, as always, is to market several heifers in spring sales. An additional small shed on the property houses the calves on milk, and they rent a nearby building to hold more heifers. Currently, they are housing about 15 milk calves, 40 heifers and 30 yearlings. They have no milking facilities, so any heifers they keep to freshen either move to Kepridge Dairy or, in the case of some
One of those milking daughters that provided a lot of fun was Kamps-Rx Appleb America-ET, an Undenied that scored VG-89 at 2-10 and is owned with Dennis Bowers. First in her class at the Wisconsin Championship Show, she earned All-Wisconsin Senior 2-Year-Old honors, and then stood 7th in a very competitive class at the International Holstein Show in Madison. Along with
The first Apple B calves hit the ground in March of 2018. One of those early calves, a Doorman daughter, Kamps-Rx Appleb Atbest-ET, earned Reggie & Krysty their first All-American nomination that year as a spring calf. Every year since, Apple B has produced at least one heifer or cow that has been nominated either Krysty and AppleB America (VG-89), All-Wisconsin Senior 2-Year-Old 2021. Photo © Cowsmo. COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022 » 101
her VG-89 full sister, Kamps-Rx Apple B Amaretto-ET, they won the Produce of Dam class at spring and state show on their way to being named Reserve AllAmerican Produce of Dam for 2021. It takes a village to achieve those results, and the couple appreciate all the support from family and friends. “We’re so grateful for both sides of our family allowing us the opportunity to take our heifers to the next level and calve them out. It has been fun to add a milking string at the shows and to take on that new challenge,” states Krysty. Even with a split milking herd, they still achieved an impressive BAA of 112%, which ranked them #8 in Wisconsin. They’re most proud of having three VG-89 2-year-olds in the first crop of daughters to freshen (two by Undenied and one by Diamondback). To date, Apple B has 23 Very Good daughters and three daughters scored Excellent, including the first two Excellent cows to carry the Kamps-Rx prefix. With both Reggie and Krysty working full-time outside of their dairy cattle business, there’s plenty to be done in the hours when they’re at home. They also own 200 acres of tillable land and rent an additional 100 acres that they crop farm, and also have about 20 acres of extra pasture where they run a herd of about 30 Herefords. Reggie handles all machinery work including scraping and bedding the heifer facilities, hauling in purchased hay and bedding, and takes care of all of the field work, which includes planting
and harvesting corn and soybeans for both Kamps-Rx and Kamps Hollow Genetics. He also does the daily care of the handful of milk cows housed in the tie-stalls at Kamps Hollow. Krysty takes care of the main heifer facility at home and baby calves. She takes charge of all herd health and registrations. She’s also in charge of their flush program - setting recipients, scheduling aspirations and embryo implanting. They stay flexible with chores because of their professional work schedules, but it also allows both of them to see the animals frequently. They currently don’t have any hired help, but do have a few local juniors that help out with extra chores and during the show season, both at the shows and when they are out of town. If that doesn’t already sound like enough, the couple is also raising a young family. They had their first daughter, Demi, in the fall of 2016. Two years later in the fall of 2018, they welcomed their son, Elliot, and are now also expecting a baby girl in March 2022. “We are glad to have our country home and facilities to keep our kids involved in the industry that has played such a big part in our lives together. So far, Elliot (3) enjoys his time in the tractor/skid steer with dad and Demi (5) loves to work with the heifers. She has just started showing at our School fair and looks forward to showing in the 10 & under class at the District Show. Although with this, we have been introduced to the hardships of selling the calves that are ‘hers’,” laughs Krysty.
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Some of those heifers sold in their ‘Rock the Ledge’ online auction they hosted last March. Along with Brandon and Shianne Ferry of Fer-Crest Farms, they utilized the marketing arm of CattleClub.com to sell 50 head averaging $4,355. Several heifers from the sale went on to do well in the show ring for their new owners in 2021. Sadly, no great cow lives forever and the couple lost Apple B last summer to an aggressive peritonitis at 13 years of age. Krysty speaks of her personality with fondness. “She had her own pen and small lot at home, and loved the attention she always received. She easily weighed over a ton and was a gentle giant, until it came to clipping her, then everyone needed an extra insurance policy! She would load herself onto the trailer for every aspiration and knew the exact direction she needed to go.” In addition to the memories, Apple B has left a remarkable legacy with the Kamps, which Krysty will always appreciate. “With over 100 daughters on the ground that carry our prefix, she gave us a known name in the industry in a few short years. She also left behind a full tank of embryos that we continue to implant to make more promising offspring. She, as an Apple clone, has a pedigree and influence that will never be forgotten, and has made such a huge impact in both the red and black business. We are so grateful to have been part of her story and that story is far from over!” By Kathleen O’Keefe
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SPRING CALF
All-American: Hawver-Crest Dont B Suspicious – Glamourview - Iager & Walton, Walkersville, MD
Reserve: Myline On Top At Midnight – Jill Kopfer, Durand, IL
HM: Marilie Reality Makina-ET – Steve McDonald, Princeton, IL
WINTER CALF
All-American: Deer-Hill PBR Priceless – Kurt & Scott Wolf, Epworth, IA
Reserve: Good-Vue King Vana –
Good-Vue Farms, Goodridge, MN HM: Englan R Daiquiri – Peyton Wright, Dekalb Junction, NY
FALL CALF
All-American: Mackinson Gentle Dreams – Ava & Ali Faber, Mackinson Dairy, Pontiac, IL
Reserve: Flambeau Manor King Bacardi – Isabelle Van Doorn, Tony, WI
HM: Jomill Burdette Kalypso-ET – Taylor L. Heeter, Shade Gap, PA
SUMMER YEARLING
All-American: Old-N-Lazy ACC Bking MafiaET – Cooper Wolf & Cael, Chase & Caden Cannon, Dyersville, IA
Reserve: Stylin R Maleficent – Leslie & Linda
Bruchey, Westminster, MD
HM: Old-N-Lazy Acclaimed Wish – Cael, Chase & Caden Cannon, TJ Wingert & Steve McDonald, Dyersville, IA
SPRING YEARLING
All-American: Old-Bankston AL Watchme Win-ET – Adam Ludwig & Kurt, Ted & Scott Wolf,
Epworth, IA
Reserve: Shadow W Champ Alibi – Linda Wolf,
New Bavaria, OH
HM: Wingert’s Bigtime Journey – Eva Gilmore & Avery Kotlarcyzk, Bradenton, FL
WINTER YEARLING
All-American: Old-N-Lazy Monotonus-ET – Megan Syndicate, Epworth, IA
Reserve: Kozy Kountry Reagan Peekaboo – Cassie Clark, Springville, PA
HM: Old-Bankston-AL Whoops – Ava Lahmers, Marysville, OH
FALL YEARLING
All-American: Kingswood Chelyote Destiny – Peter Vail, Englewood, FL
Reserve: Paragon-Acres Bigstar Katalina – Glamourview - Iager & Walton, Walkersville, MD
HM: Glenmar-Dale G Peanut Butter – Mark & Becky Brown, Stitzer, WI
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JUNIOR BEST THREE FEMALES
All-American: Kurt Wolf & Mike Maier, Epworth, IA Reserve: Old-Bankston & Adam Ludwig, Epworth, IA HM: Mark & Becky Brown, Stitzer, WI
MILKING YEARLING
1 2 0 2 s t l u Res
SENIOR 3-YEAR-OLD
All-American: Family-Af-Ayr Maxxx Dreamer – Rachel Hefer & Mark Fisher, Epworth, IA Reserve: Palmyra Reagan R GiGi – Palmyra Farm, Hagerstown, MD
HM: Dale Vista Midas Lulu – Wyatt Johnston,
Stanstead, Quebec
All-American: Chaluka Burdette Xana-ET –
4-YEAR-OLD
Peter Vail, Englewood, FL
Reserve: Sunny-Acres Lloyd’s Kamilla –
All-American: Old-Bankston JC Banner –
Gregory Evans, Georgetown, NY
Glamourview - Iager & Walton, Walkersville, MD Reserve: Mowry’s Burdette Scarlet– Kadyn Gibson, Tre Wright & Lukus Schmitt, Eminence, KY
HM: Palmyra Lochinvar B Ribbon-ET – Palmyra Farm, Hagerstown, MD
JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD
All-American: Palmyra Reagan BR Blush-ET – Peter Vail, Englewood, FL
Reserve: Three-JK Jayes Dempsey Rubie Mae – Joel, Janell & Jillian Koch, Winsted, MN HM: Gleneil Tuxedo Tijuana – Brady McConnell,
Calli & Wyatt Storms & Diesel Dixon, Lancaster, WI
SENIOR 2-YEAR-OLD
All-American: Heineman Reagan Roz – Angela Fuller, Attica, NY
Reserve: Steel-Fire Burdette Gracen – Jeffrey Winkler, Woodbine, MD
HM: Stillmore Vicking Irena – Rustic Creek Genetics Brent, Kari, Lane & Karter Kinnard, Kewaunee, WI
JUNIOR 3-YEAR-OLD
All-American: Palmyra Predator B RuthlessET – Kurt Wolf & John Cannon, Epworth, IA Reserve: Miss Malibu Mimosa – Duane Cole,
Michelle Wolf & Melissa Burns, Epworth, IA HM: Old-N-Lazy Reagan Willa – Michael Maier & Kurt Wolf, Epworth, IA
HM: Old-N-Lazy March Madness-ET – Peter Vail, Englewood, FL
5-YEAR-OLD
All-American: Grand-View HP Gibbs Dips-ET – Matthew Hanson & Kelsey Petit, Goodridge, MN Reserve: Sunny-Acres Perfecter Kirby – Greg
Evans, Georgetown, NY
HM: Old-N-Lazy Gentle Wipeout-ET – Peter Vail,
Englewood, FL
AGED COW
All-American: Marilie Gentleman Karmina –
Peter & Lyn Vail & Budjon Farms, Englewood, FL Reserve: Hardy-Farm Prime Kringle – Ridale Genetics & Hardy Farm, Worthington, MA HM: Old-N-Lazy Dream Of A Diva – Rosedale Genetics & Michael Maier, Oxford, WI
PRODUCTION COW
All-American: Toppglen Wishful Thinking-ET –
Tanner, Brennan, Marissa & Logan Topp, West Salem, OH Reserve: Mowry’s Burdette Summer – Hall’s Ayrshires & V-Lane Farm, Cushing, OK HM: Bear-Ayr Burdette Ray – Peter & Lyn Vail & Budjon Farms, Englewood, FL
SPRING CALF
MILKING YEARLING
5-YEAR-OLD
Farm, WI
Aaron Johnson & Beth Nelson, WI
All-American: Edge View N Dreamer ETV –
All-American: Just So D Fortune ET – Just So
Reserve: Top Acres Lega Wizee – Bailey Groves,
Reserve: V B HP Kickstart Top Tier – Voegeli
Cripple Creek Farm, NY MO
HM: R N R Allegro Celebrity – Kaylee Cherry, OH
WINTER CALF
All-American: Jennings Gap WF Harmonie – Billie Jo Rhodes, VA
1 2 0 2 s t l u Res
Farm, Inc, WI
HM: Sun-Made Supreme Tahli ET – Pit-Crew Genetics, MN
JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD
All-American: R N R Durham Ally – Kaylee
All-American: Groves-Sun Jonglr Teacup ET – Reserve: Latimore Braiden Twinkie – Lindsey Rucks, FL
HM: Ruhls Ranch Braiden Eve – Ally Jones & Hadleigh, Ezra & Kenna Jones, KY
AGED COW
All-American: Cuttting Edge Thunder Faye –
Reserve: Opsal-J Dynamite Paparazzi –
Cherry, OH
Ken Main & Kenny Joe Manion, NY
HM: Wapsi-Ana Rasta Janet – Abby & Luke
Kruse, IA
Matthew Pacheco, CA
Joseph Opsal, WI Fairbanks, IA
FALL CALF
All-American: Wright-Way Famous Tik Tok ET – Landree & Dakota Fraley, PA Reserve: R-Plaine Rampage Pentagon – Jon & Curtis Retzlaff, WI
HM: Kruses Carter Jive ETV – Peter Vail, FL
SUMMER YEARLING
Reserve: Kruses LJ Fab Skylar ET – Cole & Carter
Reserve: Iroquois Acres Jong Cali –
HM: Just So D Firsky – Just So Farm, WI
HM: SS Debs 929 – Landen Knapp, IA
SENIOR 2-YEAR-OLD
All-American: Pit-Crew Rich Peaches Twin – Pit-Crew Genetics, MN
Allison & Matthew Thompson, WI
Brown Heaven & Milk Source, WI
Rucks, FL
Reserve: Brown Heaven Carter Falby ET –
HM: Cutting Edge CP Margo ET – Allan Brisson, VT
JUNIOR 3-YEAR-OLD
All-American: Ken Main & Peter Vail, NY Reserve: Pit-Crew Genetics, MN HM: Just So Farm, WI
All-American: WF Cayenne Nicole ET –
HM: BO Shona Doboy Hermione – Ken Main &
Brayton & Camdyn Nierman, IN
Amelia Somers, NY
SPRING YEARLING
All-American: Brook Hollow C Priistine – Delbert & Heather Yoder, OH
Reserve: Round-Hill Cadence Wave ETV – Billie Jo Rhodes, VA
HM: Red Brae E Famous Maybe – Elise Bleck, WI
WINTER YEARLING
All-American: Pit-Crew Formula Tawny –
Kirby Sparrow, KY
Reserve: Johann Carter Dartmouth – Ryland, HM: Cutting Edge D Twitter ETV – Ken Main &
Kenny Joe Manion, NY
SENIOR 3-YEAR-OLD
Reserve: Siegerts Damian Pinapple – Leslie &
Linda Bruchey, MD
HM (tie): Double W Lam Estera OCS – Ken Main & Kenny Joe Manion, NY
HM (tie): WF Biver Northernlights ET –
Genetics, MN
4-YEAR-OLD
Heather Yoder, OH
FALL YEARLING
All-American: Pit-Crew Durham Tallison – Pit-Crew Genetics, MN
PRODUCE OF DAM
All-American: Just So Farm, WI Reserve: Elite Dairy II, NY HM: Woodwind Farm LLC, WI
Ken Main & Kenny Joe Manion, NY
Woodwind Farm LLC, WI
HM: Brook Hollow Hot Lava ET – Delbert &
SENIOR BEST THREE FEMALES
All-American: Cutting Edge F Faroh ETV –
Pit-Crew Genetics, MN
Reserve: Pit-Crew Formula Nicky – Pit-Crew
Reserve: Peach Kist Total Tango ET – Lindsey
HM: Jenlar Carter Whiplash ETV – Hills Valley
Farm, LLC, NY
All-American: Top Acres Famous Winzer ETV – Cripple Creek Farm, NY Reserve: Topp B-3 Woodford – Brothers Three Brown Swiss, WI
COMPONENT MERIT
All-American: Random Luck B Tea Rose –
All-American: Pit-Crew Rich Prankster ET – Pit-Crew Genetics, MN
Reserve: Just So P Wildflower ET– Just So Farm, WI
HM: Jaden R Noty Hog – Hayden Hauschildt, WI
Reserve: Fairdale Carter Cameo ETV – Fairdale Farm LLC, KY
HM: Cutting Edge N Saxon ETV – Ken Main &
Kenny Joe Manion, NY
JUNIOR BEST THREE FEMALES
All-American: Pit-Crew Genetics, MN Reserve: Brook Hollow Farm, OH HM: Armbruster Bros. Farm, WI
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SPRING CALF
All-American: Heritage Brook Drone TrinketETV – Keenan Thygesen & Hannah Hurst, Tunbridge, VT Reserve: Gladheart Beau Desi-ET – Edward C Crossland, Cumberland, MD
HM: Rutter Bros Sydneys Loony-ETV – Rutter
Bros, York, PA
WINTER CALF
All-American: Valley Gem Legend MeringueETV – Valley Gem Farms, Cumberland, WI Reserve: Bok Indigo Tabby Tillie – Darlene
Moser and Sara & Renee Bok, Defiance, OH
HM: Fisher Farms Shotgun Fantasy – Daniel, Nevaeh, Tye & Emmet Chupp, Inola, OK
JUNIOR BEST THREE FEMALES
All-American: Warwick Manor Farm, East Earl, PA Reserve: Twin Brook Farm, Eighty-Four, PA HM: Misty Meadows, New Paris, PA
MILKING YEARLING
All-American: Knapps AP Thirsty-ETV – Landen Knapp, Epworth, IA
Reserve: Misty Meadows Lone Star Saks-ETV – Beth Anne Clark, New Paris, PA HM: Springhill Judgment Tropic-ETV – Springhill, Big Prairie, OH
JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD
All-American: Twincounty Pies Love Tap-ET –
FALL CALF
Landree Fraley, Muncy, PA
Clay Hershberger & Sandy Putt, Sugarcreek, OH
HM: Retso AP Kiya-ETV – Sylvia Johnson,
All-American: Springhill Tiller Calico-ETV – Reserve: Knapps GP VG AP Twist N Shout-ETV – Valley Gem & Scott Weisensel, Cumberland, WI HM: Empire Herald Havana-P – Tim & Megan Schrupp, Paynesville, MN
SUMMER YEARLING
All-American: Twin Brook Gabe Amani –
R Jason, May S & David T Henisee, Mount Joy, PA
Reserve: Rutter Bros Latimer Crispy Cream – Kelly J Johnson, York, PA
HM: Hartdale Top Gun Fizzle – Braden & Connor Hartmann, Mulberry Grove, IL
SPRING YEARLING
All-American: Flambeau Manor D Lilianna-ET – Isabelle van Doorn, Tony, WI Reserve: Misty Meadows Drone Jezzy – Beth
Anne Clark, New Paris, PA
HM: Warwick Manor Drone Chubby – Karli
Stoltzfus, East Earl, PA
WINTER YEARLING
All-American: Dix Lee Gladheart Fiona-ET – Edward C Crossland, Cumberland, MD
Reserve: Villa Crest Kommand Alma – Marlys Weaver, Goshen, IN
HM: Down N Dirty AP Jingle – Valley Gem Farms,
Cumberland, WI
FALL YEARLING
All-American: Thurston Farm Popeye Addyson – Howacres & Mill Bridge Farm, Meriden, NH Reserve: Warwick Manor Ernie Jacey – Karli & Kolby Stoltzfus, East Earl, PA
HM: Lang Haven Beau Topanga – Jenna Langrehr, West Salem, WI
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Reserve: Knapps Copper Tilly – Austin & Landen Knapp, Epworth, IA
Tunbridge, VT
SENIOR 2-YEAR-OLD
All-American: Dix Lee Kojack Dont Doubt Me-ETV – Haley Beukema & Lauryn Weisensel,
New Richmond, WI
Reserve: Hartdale Chief Cashmere – Braden &
Connor Hartmann, Mulberry Grove, IL HM: Springhill C Jazzele-ETV – Springhill and Valerie & Jim Spreng, Big Prairie, OH
JUNIOR 3-YEAR-OLD
All-American: Dix-Lee Method Journey – Whitney Lee Yerina, Phillipsburg, MO
Reserve: Knapps HP MB Trina-ETV – Tim & Megan Schrupp, Paynesville, MN
HM: Springhill Double Jeopardy – Springhill, Big
Prairie, OH
SENIOR 3-YEAR-OLD
All-American: Pare-View Pandoras Box – Logan Ann Cliffe, Loganville, WI
Reserve: Royalty Manor HP Lite-It-Up-ETV – Haley Beukema, New Richmond, WI
HM: Prairie Cream Am Pie Cordova – Prairie
Cream & Valley Gem, Cumberland, WI
HM: Thurston Farms Primetime Trixie – Katie T Livingston, West Winfield, NY
4-YEAR-OLD
All-American: Springhill Mentor Joyce – Springhill, Big Prairie, OH
Reserve: Kadence Fames Lovely– Kadence Farm, New Glarus, WI
HHM: Sniders G Dirty Betcha – Allie Snider, New Enterprise, PA
1 2 0 2 s t l u s Re
5-YEAR-OLD
All-American: Springhill Kojack Uno-ETV – Ty & Ean Mader and Faith Ling, Springfield, MO
Reserve: Hartdale Best Man Crimson –
Braden & Connor Hartmann, Mulberry Grove, IL HM: Villa Crest Marvel Sayre – Macy McDonald Walason & Samantha Plocher, Imler, PA
AGED COW
All-American: Valley Gem Atlas Malt-ET – Valley Gem Farms, Cumberland, WI
Reserve: Knapps Spider Bank On Me-ET – Landen Knapp, Epworth, IA
HM: Hi Guern View Diva Designer – Alaina, Amery & Aidan Dinderman, Orangeville, IL
PRODUCTION COW
All-American: Hi Guern View Dancing Diva-ET – Alaina, Amery & Aidan Dinderman, Orangeville, IL Reserve: Up The Creek Jester Kazaam – Valley Gem & S Weisensel, Cumberland, WI HM: Rocky Hill Prada Holiday – Rocky Hill Farm, Hughesville, PA
SENIOR BEST THREE FEMALES
All-American: Springhill (B), Big Prairie, OH Reserve: Hartdale Guernseys (B), Mulberry Grove, IL HM: Springhill (A), Big Prairie, OH
PRODUCE OF DAM
All-American: Produce of Knapps Regis Tambourine-ET – Landen Knapp, Epworth, IA Reserve: Produce of Knapps Kringle Tappy-ET – Landree Fraley, Muncy, PA HM: Produce of Hartdale Best Man Crimson – Braden & Connor Hartmann, Mulberry Grove, IL
DAM & DAUGHTER
All-American: Hi Guern View Dancing DivaET/Hi Guern View Diva Designer – Alaina, Amery & Aidan Dinderman, Orangeville, IL
Reserve: Hartdale Best Man Crimson & Hartdale Chief Cashmere – Braden & Connor
Hartmann, Mulberry Grove, IL
HM: Valley Gem Atlas Malt-ET & Valley Gem HC Magnolia – Valley Gem Farms, Cumberland, WI; Beth Anne Clark & Chris Reichard, New Paris, PA
EXHIBITOR’S HERD
All-American: Valley Gem Farms (A), Cumberland, WI Reserve: Hartdale Guernseys, Mulberry Grove, IL HM: Valley Gem Farms (B), Cumberland, WI
SPRING CALF
All-American: Bluerock TH Luck Ray EXP P – Jay, Sean & Drew Stetzer, Alma Center, WI
Reserve: Ridale Silver Petrone EXP ET – Madison Fisher, Newville, PA
HM: Hard Core L Strike Diamond P – Olivia Van Evera, Cobleskille, NY
WINTER CALF
All-American: Weissmann Motown Celebrity – Shocking Genetics, Katie Schultz & Jeffrey McKissick, Chambersburg, PA
Reserve: Heavenly Lookin Good – Brian & Traci
Neely, Utica, PA
HM: Jon-Ann Delux Rosea Bean – Kyle Bonavita, Meshoppen, PA
FALL CALF
All-American: Molehill Mykola Myrtle EXP –
Ava & Ali Faber, Mackinson Dairy, Pontiac, IL Reserve: Gibbs LC Carson ET – Joe Gibbs, Epworth, IA HM: Elite HP Showtime Fireflame EXP – Peter Vail and Dale & Deanna Bendig, Englewood, FL
SUMMER YEARLING
All-American: Valley View Fires Ash EXP –
Mike & Colton Gregory, Michelle Upchurch and Scott Wolf, Hebron, IL Reserve: Bagley Bog TC Miss Merica – Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR HM: Ms Alexas Awesome ET P – Jeffrey Winton & Merrillea Holsteins, Fayette, NY
SPRING YEARLING
All-American: Heavenly Liquid Courage ET – Scott Wolf, Epworth, IA
Reserve: Triple S Transformation Lexi– Triple S
Genetics, Strawn, IL
HM: RTB Presto Laureen – DreamChaser Genetics & Susan Lee, Hebron, IL
WINTER YEARLING
All-American: Maunesha Creek Easy On The Eyes EXP – Ashley Brandel, Lake Mills, WI Reserve: Lands-Brook Charisa – Jeffrey
JUNIOR BEST THREE FEMALES
All-American: Triple-S Genetics, Strawn, IL Reserve: Maunesha Creek, Sun Prairie, WI HM: Halpin Farms, Buckingham, IL
1 2 0 2 s t l u Res
4-YEAR-OLD
All-American: Molehill Lottery Caliente – Mike Gregory and Tyler Endres, Hebron, IL
Reserve: Triple S Lad Laidbacknlazy– Triple S Genetics, Strawn, IL
MILKING YEARLING
HM: Lazy M Jekyll Arizona – Trent Wingert Jr,
All-American: Pine-Valley Patriot Jaylyn EXP –
Kent, IL
Reserve: Buckeye Knoll Presto Piper –
5-YEAR-OLD
Madelyn, Mackenzie & Grant Topp, Wapakoneta, OH HM: Cherrywood Mitzy – Elizabeth Byers-Doten, West Lafayette, IN
All-American: Hard Core Rebel Rhapsody – Peter Vail, Engelwood, FL
JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD
HM: Redwillow Presto Mara EXP – Eric Seifert,
Upchurch, Mike Gregory and Holbric Holsteins, Hebron, IL HM: Honor Roll Ocean Breeze – Dan Bagley & Phil Haulk, Farmington, ME
All-American: Corstar Presto Lulu ET – Cory &
Estella James, Mineral Point, WI
All-American: Henkeseen Royalty Reason EXP – Matt & Trent Henkes, Luana, IA Reserve: Lazy M Presto Eska EXP – Michelle
SENIOR 2-YEAR-OLD
All-American: Lazy M Wildside Genette EXP – Peter Vail, Englewood, FL
Reserve: Cold Springs Lottery Peri – Mikes-Dar
Reserve: Redwillow Adventure Spice TW – Eric Seifert, Redwillow Genetics, Long Prairie, MN Redwillow Genetics, Long Prairie, MN
AGED COW
Kristin Salzl, Litchfield, MN
Reserve: Inn-Effect RL Duchess 5165 EXP –
Bethany & Bryant Fortin, Ellenburg Center, NY HM: Hard Core RR Fireburst EXP ET – Keith & Donnette Fisher, New Enterprise, PA
LIFETIME MERIT
All-American: Maple Fudge of 12 Oaks – Ashley
Farm and Kingsdale Farm, Hebron, IL HM: Homestead Pikes Mabel – Adam & Kristina Luchterhand, Neillsville, WI
& Colton Brandel, Lake Mills, WI
JUNIOR 3-YEAR-OLD
HM: HC-HP Frolic Dixie ET – Keith & Donnette
All-American: Hard Core KY-Blue Abigail EXP – Taylor Graves, Danville, KY Reserve: Gin-Vail Princeton Leanna EXP –
Bartlett & Kostka of Cold Springs Farm, Farmington, NH HM: Lazy M Ironman Lila ET P – Michael & Herman Maier, Stitzer, WI
Reserve: Lazy M Pirelli Got It EXP – Michael & Herman Maier, Stitzer, WI
Fisher, New Enterprise, PA
SENIOR BEST THREE FEMALES
All-American: Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, WI Reserve: Keith & Donnette Fisher, New Enterprise, PA HM: Jason & Leah James, Mineral Point, WI
SENIOR 3-YEAR-OLD
All-American: Gin-Vail Logic Lauretta EXP – Cory & Kristin Salzl, Litchfield, MN
Reserve: Heavenly Badgers Lime – Mike Gregory, IL
HM: Pine-Valley Justice Carlin EXP– Jason &
Leah James, Mineral Point, WI
McKissick, Chambersburg, PA
HM: Jon-Ann Patriot Rose Real Deal – Kyle
Bonavita, Meshoppen, PA
FALL YEARLING
All-American: Mikes-Dar Zeus Serenity EXP ET – Danielle Gregory, Hebron, IL Reserve: Lazy M Jekyll Zella EXP – Cameron & Britton Allen, Stitzer, WI
HM: Halpins MM Premium Mimosa – Colt
& Owen Halpin and Isaac & Cameron Mackinson, Buckingham, IL
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California Takes the Crown
n the final moments before the results of the National Jersey Jug Futurity were announced, anticipation was building up between the girls who made the top five in the National Jersey Queen contest - the time had come to announce the title of the 64th National Jersey Queen and her court for the upcoming year. California was cheering when Kylie Konyn of San Diego, California was crowned the 2021 queen! It’s now Kylie’s turn in the spotlight as she was the 1st Alternate in the Queen contest in 2020. Konyn has been involved in the dairy industry her entire life, and continues to make strides to further her involvement. Her family owns and operates one of the last two remaining dairy farms within San Diego, where they milk 800 head of cattle. The dairy was started in 1965 when her grandfather immigrated to the United States from Holland. Kylie attends the University of Wisconsin-Madison, class of 2025, where she double majors in Dairy Science and Genetics and Genomics with a certificate in Agricultural Business Management. Kylie has been involved with the Jersey breed throughout her junior career, and participates within the breed at local, state, and national levels. She has received Outstanding Jersey Breeder and Exhibitor awards at her county fair for the past three years. Konyn has received many state production awards, which includes 1st for the past three years with JX Yosemite Sully Perform EX-92%. She and her sister have purchased heifers from the Pot O’ Gold Sale that have also done well in the state production contests as well as receiving National recognition. Kylie has served as the President of the California Junior Jersey Association for three terms. In addition to the Jersey association, she is also heavily involved in the California Junior Holstein association and the Holstein Association USA. She has competed at the National Holstein Convention in the jeopardy, speech, and dairy bowl contests. In the junior division, her team 108 « COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022
was undefeated and named Champion Junior Team and as a senior, her team was named Champion Senior Team. Kylie has also been recognized as a Young Distinguished Junior Member and has held many leadership positions within her state junior Holstein association.
In 2015, a longtime mentor of Kylie’s, Regina Pozzi, was named National Jersey Queen. When Kylie witnessed her mentor receiving the crown, she knew she wanted to compete for queen one day. Pozzi was influential in helping Kylie get her first Jersey heifer, served as a guide through various events, and helped get her involved within the association. Konyn hopes to give this opportunity to others through her time as queen. Her interest and passion for the Jersey breed is what gave her the final push to compete for the title of National Jersey Queen. “This passion has been fueled by the outpouring support of mentors and programs through the American Jersey Cattle Association,” Kylie said, followed by saying how she plans to utilize those skills she gained to share her interests and “create lifetime passions for the Jersey breed within others.” Konyn plans on using her platform as queen to promote and educate others about the many programs available through AJCA, and as a way to give back to the programs that helped shape who she is today. A few of the programs that influenced Kylie are the Queen of Quality Program, REAP, and genomic testing. The Jersey Youth Academy, Achievement Contest, and Pot O’ Gold Sale are programs that open doors for young members. She believes that the youth are the future of the industry and it is very important to be able to serve as a representative and role model in the breed. She plans to use social media as a way to educate consumers and people who may not have previous knowledge of the Jersey breed and AJCA. During her time as Queen, Konyn is most excited for the ability to serve Jersey
Kylie Konyn was named the 64th National Jersey Queen during the Naitonal Jersey Jug Futurity in November 2021. breeders across the United States. She is looking forward to attending events such as the National Convention in Oregon, World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI, and both the Junior All American and All American Jersey Shows in Louisville, KY. Prior to being named queen, Kylie believed that her participation in Class VII of Jersey Youth Academy gave her a toolbox of knowledge about the dairy industry and the Jersey breed. According to Kylie, the most beneficial and influential part of competing in the Jersey Queen Contest is the opportunity to communicate with industry professionals and producers in the breed. “You get the opportunity to build connections that will serve you later in your career,” Konyn said. She also valued the opportunity to talk with other young women from across the country to learn about various aspects of the Jersey breed and the dairy industry. One piece of advice Kylie wanted to give young women with the desire to compete for National Jersey Queen is to apply and go through the whole process. Before she got the National title, she served as the California Jersey Queen and Western National Jersey Queen and applied for National Queen two other times. Kylie stated that each time she applied, she gained valuable connections and information that helped her succeed in the future. By Katelyn Poitras
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2021 HIGH R ANKING BAA LISTS The Holstein Breed Age Average (BAA%) value provides a way to compare the score of an animal (and herd average) to the average of the breed, taking into account age of the animal and stage of lactation. All animals receive an individual BAA value on your herd classification report, and herds participating in the Classic or Standard options of the Holstein Classification program receive an overall BAA for the herd. To learn more about how BAA is calculated, visit the Classification page on www.holsteinusa.com and click on the BAA tab. For the purposes of these lists, if a herd classified twice in a year (between 1/1/2021 and 12/31/2021) and received an official herd BAA for both classifications, only the most recent BAA was used. To appear on these lists, a herd must have at least 10 cows included in the BAA calculation. In 2021, 982 herds had a BAA value eligible for inclusion in these lists. The average number of cows included in the BAA calculation for the entire group was 68, and the average BAA% was 107.5.
2021 Overall Top 200 BAA Herds Rank 1 2 3 5 6 7 9 10 12
Herd Name Triple-T Holsteins Matthew T. Mitchell Conant Acres, Inc. Eaton Holsteins Prestige Genetics Juniper Farm Inc D. Ludwig Farms LLC Milk Source LLC Jeffrey Wallace Sharts CLF, LLC Springhill Bruce R. Gingerich Delbert W. & Heather D. Yoder
State OH TN ME NY IL ME IL WI NY NJ OH IN OH
BAA 116.0 115.6 115.4 115.4 114.7 114.6 114.5 114.5 114.4 114.3 114.3 114.2 114.2
# Cows 20 12 85 11 10 27 12 35 10 27 18 17 10
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State OH IN CA WI MN NY IN NY WI WI MA NY WI
BAA 114.2 114.1 113.9 113.6 113.6 113.5 113.5 113.5 113.4 113.2 113.1 113.0 113.0
# Cows 17 28 13 21 10 61 27 48 101 54 48 27 10
130 to 274 Cows Rank Herd Name 1 Olmar Farms 2 Kamphuis Farms LLC 3 Matt Timmer 4 Todd & Brad Groves 5 Trent & Kelsey Hendrickson
State MN WI MN MO WI
BAA 109.8 109.7 109.4 109.3 109.0
# Cows 143 270 131 163 254
Over 275 Cows Rank Herd Name 1 J. Steven Arbaugh 2 Selz Farm, Inc. 3 Bradley Cates 4 Eskdale Dairy 5 Steven D. Harre
State MD WI NY UT IL
BAA 109.6 109.0 108.3 108.1 107.9
# Cows 333 305 435 306 310
15 16 17 19 22 23 24 25
Herd Name Eric A. Topp Richard Nisen Rocco Cunningham Dorsland Farms Ryan Griffin Adam John Liddle Lookwell Farm Retso Holsteins Crisdhome Farm, Inc. Michael & Chris McCullough Gordon Jr. & Gordon Cook III Kenneth & Charles McEvoy Me-Do Meadows
Top BAA Herds by Herd Size 10 to 49 Cows Rank Herd Name 1 Triple-T Holsteins 2 Matthew T. Mitchell 3 Eaton Holsteins 4 Prestige Genetics 5 Juniper Farm Inc
State OH TN NY IL ME
BAA 116.0 115.6 115.4 114.7 114.6
# Cows 20 12 11 10 27
50 to 79 Cows Rank Herd Name 1 Adam John Liddle 2 Michael & Chris McCullough 3 Pineland Farms, Inc. 4 Lloyd M & Denise M Pease 5 Carpsdale Farms Ltd. Mark J. Ryan
State NY WI ME PA VT WI
BAA 113.5 113.2 112.7 112.1 111.8 111.8
# Cows 61 54 63 57 71 79
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Top BAA Herds for Colleges & Universities State ME WI PA NY WI
BAA 115.4 113.4 112.9 112.7 112.6
# Cows 85 101 88 90 113
Rank 1 2 3 4 5
Herd Name Utah State University The College of The Ozarks University of Maine California State University, Fresno UVM-Cream
State UT MO ME CA VT
BAA 109.8 109.5 108.4 107.5 107.4
# Cows 58 39 23 86 50
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HERSCHLEB NAMED NEXT WORLD DAIRY EXPO GENER AL MANAGER World Dairy Expo® is pleased to introduce Laura Herschleb, DeForest, Wis., as the next WDE General Manager. Herschleb will begin her duties on February 28, 2022, as current General Manager Scott Bentley prepares to retire. In this role, Herschleb will provide leadership, vision and strategic oversight to the organization and lead its dedicated team to produce the world’s largest dairy event. “Laura has the experience and perspective to truly know the challenges that are in front of us, and the commitment and vision to lead us into the future,” shares WDE Board President Bill Hageman. “Even more importantly, Laura has the passion to engage the World Dairy Expo family to seek continuous improvements and capitalize on opportunities.” Herschleb has a true zeal for World Dairy Expo and all that it represents along
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A SMOOTH EX-95 FOR BLACK VELVET
She was named Champion Bred & Owned at World Dairy Expo this, and now Ms Beautys Black Velvet is EX-95. Her dam is Ms Exels Dundee Beauty, two-time All-American and also scored EX-95! Congrats to her owners, Duckett Holsteins, Vierra Dairy, and Triple-T Holsteins, WI.
A KNOCKOUT DAY AT OAKFIELD CORNERS DAIRY Oakfield Corners Dairy had quite the day classifying, adding a new EX-96 and EX-95 to their long list of herd favorites. Nominated All-American R&W Aged Cow, Colganados D Avianca-Red scored EX-96. A 4th generation Excellent, OCD Atwood Salsa Dancer classified EX-95.
GIANNA SCORES EX-95
HOMEBRED EX-95 AT CONANT-ACRES EX-95 IN QUEBEC FOR ARMANIE
Keeping up with the family…Conant-Acres Topside Cybil EX-95 3E was Conant-Acres first homebred 95 point cow, now her 6-yearold daughter, Conant-Acres Brady Cindy, has joined her in the prestigious Excellent 95 club! Congratulations to the team at Conant-Acres!
She started out 2021 with a Grand Champion win at the Ontario Summer Show and now she started off 2022 with an EX-95 classification! Congrats to Sicy Goldwyn Armanie, bred & owned by Ferme Yvon Sicard & Ghyslain Demers, QC.
With Griffen as her dam, it’s no shock that Budjon-Vail Jade Gianna is now classified EX95! Gianna has daughters like Woodmohr Gentry Gin, Woodmohr Gentry Ginger, and Woodmohr V Glorious claiming show titles in various rings! Congratulations to her owners at Woodmohr Jerseys, WI and her breeders Budjon Farms & Peter Vail!
EMOJI HAPPY TO BE EX-95
A NOMINATED EX-95 FOR BLONDIN
After a top 10 finish at WDE and winning the Canadian National Show, Ms Eaton Conroy Solo Rival now she adds EX-95 to her resume. She was also Nominated All-Canadian 5-Year-Old in 2021 as well! Congratulations to Ferme Blondin and Ferme Fortale, QC, as well as her breeders, Pat Conroy and Eaton Holsteins, NY. 114 « COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022
ANOTHER VICTORY FOR VICTOIRE
After placing 2nd and named Best Udder in the 5-Year-Old class at the International Holstein Show, Jacobs Doorman Victoire added an EX-95 scoring to her resume. Congratulations to her owners, Milksource Genetics LLC, Ransom Rail Farm, L. Fischer & Legendholme Holsteins, WI, to her breeders, Ferme Jacobs, QC.
After her banner trip to Madison in 2019, AllAmerican Floydholm MC Emoji-ET adds to her resume of accolades! Emoji is now classified EX-95 and a 10th generation Excellent! Congratulations MilkSource Genetics LLC, Shawn & Seth Nehls, La Femme Fatale & Crescentmead, WI.
ECCELLENTE 95 IN ITALY
Rounding out a very successful fall, Errera Holsteins added something to their list of accomplishments! CME Atwood Genny, the Reserve Grand Champion at the Italian National Show in November, is now classified EX-95! Congratulations to Errera Holsteins on this achievement!
A SPUNKY EX-96 SCORE! Hi-Poits Concept Spunky Morgan {6}, was the first EX-96 Jersey of 2022! Sired by Forever Hopeful Spunky-ET, Morgan is out of Brenhaven Comerica Model {5} EX-90, then Royark DC Megan {4} EX90 (by Duncan Chief). Bred in Massachusetts by Hi-Poits and Concept Genetics, she is owned by Jason Luttropp of Lost Elm Farm in Berlin, Wisconsin. Morgan was the ABA Reserve All-American Junior 2-Year-Old in 2015, Grand Champion at the 2019 Midwest Spring Jersey Show and was HM Senior Champion at the 2021 Midwest Spring Show. Congratulations to everyone involved with this beautiful Jersey!
BROWN SWISS SUPREME IN NEW ZEALAND
Judge Ryan Lett made the Brown Swiss his Supreme Champion at the 2022 New Zealand Dairy Event Combined Breeds Show! Thurvalley WM Rosey (Wonderment) is owned by Thurvalley Partnership, Rotorua, NZ!
ALL-ONTARIO NOW EX-95
Millen Solomon Moonshine earned AllOntario 5-Year-Old accolades in 2021, and ended the year with an EX-95 classification! Congratulations to Loa-De-Mede Farms Ltd. and Loka Holsteins along with her breeders, Millen Farms & Erincrest Holsteins on this accomplishment!
A SWEET 95 FOR GUMMY BEAR
ANOTHER EX-95 LADY GAGA
With a name like ‘LadyGaga.’ one can only assume that she will produce career topping results! Jurica Channel LadyGaga did just that with her new EX-95 scoring and a 97 point mammary! Her notable production score is also worth mentioning at 05-08P, 13977kg 3.8%F, 3.3%P! Congratulations to her breeders, Ferme Jurica S.E.N.C., and owner Ferme Pierre Boulet Inc.
ECLIPSE SCORES EX-95 IN IOWA
Maughlin Giller Eclipse was HM Senior Champion at the Indiana State Fair in 2019. She calved in July 2021 and now is soaring ahead with an EX95 classification for Knapp Genetics of Epworth, IA! Eclipse is backed by 4 Excellent dams from the esteemed Pleasant Nook Jersey herd of Ontario.
Claiming the 2021 All-Ontario Production cow award, Hendercroft Windbrook Gummy Bear continued on her path with her new 95 point scoring! The apple doesn't fall far from the tree with 'Gummy Bear', her dam Lheros Gumball EX-96 6E *32 also achieved great milestones! Congratulations to her owners, Kingsway Farms, Matt Forestell and Trentward Farms! Congratulations to her breeders Hendercroft Holsteins, ON!
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Upcoming events SHOWS Mar 11-12 Borderway UK Dairy Show, Borderway, Rosehill Carlisle, UK Mar 12-13 Western Classic Junior Dairy Show, Tulare, CA, Cowsmo Coverage Mar 18 BC Spring Holstein Show, Chilliwack, BC, Cowsmo Coverage Mar30-Apr1Spring Dairy Expo, Columbus, OH, Cowsmo Coverage Mar 30 Mid-East Spring National Holstein Show, Columbus, OH, Judge Ryan Krohlow, WI, Cowsmo Coverage Apr 1-4 New York Spring Dairy Carousel, Hamburg, NY, Cowsmo Coverage Apr 2 Northeast Spring National Junior Holstein Show, Hamburg, NY, Judge Matt Mitchell, TN, Cowsmo Coverage Apr 4 Northeast Spring National Holstein Show, Hamburg, NY, Judge Pierre Boulet, QC, Cowsmo Coverage Apr 8 Kentucky National Show, Louisville, KY Apr 9 Southern Spring National Junior Holstein & Jersey Shows, Stillwater, OK, John Erbsen, IL, Cowsmo Coverage Apr 9 Southern Spring National Holstein & Jersey Shows, Stillwater, OK, Nathan Thomas, OH, Cowsmo Coverage Apr 16 Maryland Spring Holstein Show, Woodbine, MD, Cowsmo Coverage Apr 20 Ontario Spring Jersey Show, Ancaster, ON, Judge Kyle Rivington, ON, Cowsmo Coverage Apr 21 Ontario Spring Holstein Show, Ancaster, ON, Judge Kevin McGriskin, ON, Cowsmo Coverage Apr 22 National Holstein Convention Show, Saskatoon, SK, Judge Joél Lepage, QC, Associate Judge Morgan McMillan, ON, Cowsmo Coverage Apr 28-30 California State Holstein & Jersey Shows, Tulare, CA, Cowsmo Coverage Apr 29-30 Quebec Spring Show, Victoriaville, QC Apr 29-30 Wisconsin Dairy Showcase, Madison, WI, Cowsmo Coverage Apr 30 Pennsylvania Spring Show, Centre Hall, PA, Cowsmo Coverage Apr 30 Midwest Spring National Holstein Show, Madison, WI, Cowsmo Coverage May 6-7 Wisconsin Jersey Spring Spectacular, Viroqua, WI, Cowsmo Coverage May 10-17 Northeast All-Breeds Spring Show, West Springfield, MA, Cowsmo Coverage May 18 Western National Junior Holstein Show, Richmond, UT, Judge Josh Wright, ID, Cowsmo Coverage May 19-20 Western National Holstein Show, Richmond, UT, Judge Mike Duckett, WI, Cowsmo Coverage May 21-22 Midwest Quality Colors Spring Show, Monroe, WI, Cowsmo Coverage Jun 2-4 Alberta Dairy Congress, Rimbey, AB, Cowsmo Coverage Jun 18 Maryland Jersey Field Day, Frederick, MD, Cowsmo Coverage 116 « COWSMOPOLITAN Late Winter 2022
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Hard Core Selection Sale 2022, Muncy, PA, Managed by Fraley Auctions Mar 12 UConn Spring Tipoff Online Sale, Storr, CT, Hosted by UConn Dairy Club Mar 15 Stef-N-Farms Online Sale, Online bidding Cattle Club Mar 16 Silvermaple Select Sale, Chilliwack, BC, Managed by T&L Cattle Ltd. Mar 19 Iowa Holstein Spring Sale, West Union, IA Mar 19 Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Calf Sale, Greenfield, MA Mar 19 March Madness at the Northern, Fond du Lac, WI, Managed by The Alliance of Hill & Abbott Mar 19 CUDS Spring Classic Sale, Ithaca, NY, Managed by The Cattle Exchange Mar 24 California Holstein Convention Sale, Manteca, CA, Online bidding Cowbuyer Mar 25 Fun in the Sun in Key West, Key West, FL, Managed by The Cattle Exchange Mar 25 The Stars of Twinkle-Hill Celebration Sale, Fon du Lac, WI, Hosted by Great Northern Land & Cattle Co.,Inc. Managed by Brown Swiss Enterprises Mar 26 A Day at the Downs, Ottawa, ON, Hosted by Forestell Cattle Co., Allarway & Riverdown Holsteins Mar 26 The Shades of Excellence Sale, West Union, IA Mar 26 Clinton County Classic Sale, Highland, IL Mar 26 Roclane Holsten Sale, Crysler, ON, Managed by Encans Boulet Inc. Mar 29 Ohio Ayrshire Spring Sale, Columbus, OH Apr 1-2 Spring Styles at Karnview Online Sale, Woodstock, ON, Online bidding Unique Designs & Marketing Apr 8-9 Running For Red II Online Sale, Hosted by Winright & Petitclerc, Winchester, ON, Online bidding Cattle Club Apr 8 Kentucky National Sale, Louisville, KY Apr 9 DVU Green & Gold Sale, Doylestown, PA Apr 9 IL PDCA Calf Sale, Pontiac, IL Apr 9 Indiana State Holstein Sale, Columbia City, IN Apr 15 Spotlight Selections, Dyersville, IA, Hosted by Generation Next Boarding and Hammertime Holsteins Apr 15-16 Colstein & Eloc Future Classics Online Sale, Middle Musquodoboit, NS, Online bidding Unique Sales & Marketing Apr 16 The Raylore Sale, Hutchinson, MN Apr 16 Oneeda Farms Spring Selections Heifer Sale, Syracuse, IN Apr 18 Pappys Online Show Heifer Sale, Ogden, UT, Online bidding Cattle Club Apr 21 National Holstein Convention Sale, Saskatoon, SK, Managed by Kenton Lindenbach, Ian Crosbie & Duane Zimmer Apr 22 Mid-Atlantic Brown Swiss Calf Sale, Frederick, MD Apr 23 Reflections of Maple Downs 3rd Edition Sale, Middleburg, NY, Managed by The Cattle Exchange Apr 23 Spring Fashions at the Northern, Fond du Lac, WI, Managed by Great Northern Land & Cattle Co., Inc. Apr 23 Wisconsin Ayrshire Spring Sale, Thorp, WI Apr 29-30 Spring Fling Tag Sale 3, Elkhart, IN, Hosted by Lookwell Farm & Rocky Top Holsteins
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Holstein Quebec 2022 Convention & AGM, Orford, QC Wisconsin State Holstein Convention, Ft. Atkinson, WI Holstein Ontario AGM, Hybrid in-person & virtual meeting Minnesota All-Breeds Convention, Willmar, MN California Holstein Convention, Manteca, CA 2022 Jersey Canada AGM, Manitou Beach, SK Genetic Evaluation Release Holstein Quebec Farm Tours & Master Breeder Celebration, Orford, QC Holstein Canada Convention, Saskatoon, SK National Brown Swiss Convention, Loveland, CO
American Guernsey Association National Convention, Wooster, OH Jun 21-25 American Milking Shorthorn Society National Convention, Champaign, IL Jun 22-25 American Jersey Cattle Club Annual Meeting, Portland, OR Jun 27-Jul 1 Holstein Association USA National Convention, Sioux Falls, SD Jun 28-Jul 2 National Ayrshire Convention, Murfreesboro, TN Jul 16 Holstein Quebec Branch Picnic, Hosted by Ferme Valrick, Saint-Louis sur Richelieu, QC Aug 9 Genetic Evaluation Release Oct 2-7 World Dairy Expo, Madison, WI Nov 4-13 100th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Toronto, ON Dec 6 Genetic Evaluation Release
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Advertiser’s Index All American Dairy Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 AckLee Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Aerlei Jerseys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 ALH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 109 AMPLIFY Event. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Andrew Hetke Photography . . . . . . . . . 112 Balchem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Betley Family Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Bos Dairy Jerseys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Braxton Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Butlerview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 CDN National Convention. . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Cybil Fisher Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Digligle Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Ella Wright Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Elmvue Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Four Hills Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Franchise Kind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-53 Gahm-OzRoyal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Genervations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Gladheart Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Glamourview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90-91 Golden Link Microbials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Hays Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Heath Jerseys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Heritage Pride. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120-IBC Hobby-Hill Holsteins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Jeffrey-Way Holsteins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Kamps-RX Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Kash-In Jerseys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Lady Lane Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-51 Larson Acres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Lauren Nelson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Me-Do Meadows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Milk Source Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Misty Meadow Dairy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Monanfran Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Oakfield Corners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Pacific Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Patty Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Pineland Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Rader Show Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Ratliff Jerseys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Ravineside Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Retso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84-85 Reyncrest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Ruann Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Select Sires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Shadow-W Holsteins & Boarding. . . . . . 10 Triple Hil Sires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Triple-T Holsteins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 US Ayrshire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Vicky Fletcher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Vierra Dairy Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC-1 Wadeland Dairy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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