Cowsmopolitan Spring 2023

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D: Siemers Lmda Paris 27856-ET (EX-91-EX-MS-GMD-DOM)

MGS: Farnear Delta-Lambda-ET

MGD: Siemers Denver Paris-ET (EX-91-EX-MS-GMD-DOM)

MGGS: Mr Mogul Denver 1426-ET

MGGD: Quality Tango Paris (VG-86-VG-MS)

PARFECT enters our proven lineup as the breed’s No. 3 GTPI® sire. He offers outstanding production, positive daughter fertility, and a desirable linear profile. His daughters are incredibly balanced and combine strength, great feet and legs and impressive udder quality.

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daughters L-R: S-S-I Parfect 10421 1813-ET (GP-81), Destiny Farms LLC, Marshfield, WI, photo by Jordan; Sandy-Valley Sugarplum-ET (VG-85-VG-MS), Siemers Holstein Farms Inc., Newton, WI, photo by Farmgirl Photography.

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The Well Lived Life

It’s been a few weeks now since we lost our good friend Michael Heath. The volume of heartfelt condolences that rang through the industry was unlike anything I’ve ever seen in our business. Friends, family, acquaintances, and strangers alike from around the world contributed their thoughts and memories of Michael. The funeral was attended by hundreds of people and watched online by hundreds more. It was a remarkable send off for a remarkable person.

This editorial isn’t meant to be another eulogy, but in the weeks since sitting in that church in Maryland, I’ve had time to reflect on that massive outpouring of emotion. What was it about Michael that touched so many people? It’s led me to thinking about what constitutes a welllived life.

I first met Michael in the late 1980s at the Western Fall National Holstein Show in Puyallup, WA - so many moons ago. I remember someone mentioning him and then saying, ‘that Jersey kid from Maryland.’ I didn’t know him, but after a week at the show where we all sat around and had a ‘pop’ or two in the evenings and chatted and laughed, everyone there knew each other better when we left. We were all round faced kids in our early twenties, happy to be on the show circuit.

The Michael I first met in 1989 wasn’t so very different from the Michael I last saw in California in early March at The Decades of Dupat Sale. More than anyone I know, he took pleasure in being at a dairy cattle event - whether a sale or show, whether he was judging, exhibiting, or just watching from ringside looking for that next good one. He truly enjoyed every part of our business. He

loved being on the road, and in recent years, as he handled more responsibility at home with the Spring Valley and Heath Jersey herd, he loved that too. And maybe that’s what made him so darn likeable. Michael Heath was true to himself - as authentic of a person as you will ever meet. He never had FOMO (fear of missing out), because he had the gift of enjoying his life at any particular moment, no matter what he was doing. Washing heifers; fishing for small-mouth bass; figuring out a sale order; coon hunting with his dad; sitting down at a Brazilian steakhouse - he loved it all.

He was always proud of being a country boy from Maryland, but he had a curiosity about other places and other livelihoods. His passion for dairy cattle and his skill as a judge took him around the world, yet he never became ‘worldly’, as in jaded or cynical. He could visit with just about anybody; he was really interested in people and liked them as well.

Now, Michael wasn’t perfect and he wasn’t a saint. He had a slow fuse, but if it got lit and he was mad, you knew it. He could be a stubborn son of a gun. If he dug in his heels on something, you weren’t changing his mind. Back in the day, we all celebrated after a show, and many times we (including Michael) should have stopped celebrating a little sooner than we did. He was ridiculous to ride in a car with - texting, eating, scrolling, writing, talking while drivingyou would literally pray for Jesus to take the wheel. ‘Yeah,’ he’d laugh. ‘I shouldn’t do that.’

We all mellowed some over the years. We all learned to state our opinions a little more diplomatically; to know when to turn down that beer; to agree to disagree

on a touchy topic. But Michael never mellowed in his loyalty to his friends, in his love for his parents and family, in his absolute passion to talk to anyone anywhere about dairy cattle - Jerseys in particular.

And I think those are the things that made us all so sad to hear about Michael’s passing and to also celebrate his well-lived life: curiosity, humor, passion, knowledge, loyalty, and love. That’s about as good a deal as you can put together in this life.

I don’t pretend to know what happens when we leave this mortal coil. I do believe the essence that makes us ‘us’ (soul, energy, spark - whatever you want to call it) goes to occupy a positive, happy place. I imagine Michael looking at brown cows on a green pasture, with an Orioles game on the radio, and a plate of ribs and chicken from The Corner Stable close to hand. Save us a seat, Michael - we’ll see you soon.

“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.” OMAR KHAYYAM

Two Maryland boys in the big city! Michael Heath and Johnny Patrick at the Royal Winter Fair circa 1991.

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Kiko Registered Holsteins

ONE STEP AT A TIME!

“ Last fall at Madison certainly checked a lot of things off the bucket list.” Rudy Kiko can be the master of understatement, but this comment nails it about the accomplishments for a family farm milking registered Holsteins in eastern Ohio. It might seem like an ‘overnight’ success story, but as is often the case, the success was decades in the making.

The Kiko prefix was heard over the loudspeaker at both the start and at the end of the week at World Dairy Expo, as Kiko Solo Jawdropping was named Junior Champion of the International Junior Holstein Show on Monday, and when Kiko Discjockey Layla was the winning Summer Junior 2-Year-Old of the International Holstein Show on Friday.

Both animals were bred and raised at Kiko Family Farms in Salem, OH, located just southwest of Youngstown, OH not far from the Pennsylvania state line. Previously part of a family operation in the area, Rusty & Pam Kiko started

farming on their own in the early 1970s when they purchased a small 155-acre farm in its entirety with 35 milk cows and all the equipment. Registered Holsteins became part of the scene in successive years while they bought and sold several herds of cows and invested in more farms. They raised eight kids on that original farm - Russell, Randall, Rudy, Ryan, Natalie, Stephanie, Melanie, and Emilie - and the kids handled most of the day-to-day chores as Rusty entered the family auction and real estate business full-time.

After their oldest son, Russell, graduated from college and returned to the operation, they purchased another dairy and eventually built a new barn to house what is now a 240-head milking herd. They also raise about 250 head of youngstock. The Kikos farm approximately 2,000 acres of hay, corn, soybeans, and wheat with about half of that going to feed the herd and the rest as cash crops. In the last 15 years, they’ve built a new double-12 parallel parlor and modernized the whole operation with

another free-stall barn, hospital area, manure pit, and bunk silo.

Russell oversees the farm daily along with his son, Wyatt, and several employees including a full-time herdsman. Rudy, while also working as a full-time auctioneer, primarily plans the matings and breeds the cows. He, along with Russell’s daughter, Lizzie, manages the show animals. (Lizzie was on the halter of Jawdropping for their memorable day at the International Junior Holstein Show last October.) Sister Natalie handles the books and keep an eye on finances along with parents, Rusty and Pam. Rusty is still active full-time in the family auction business along with sons, Randall, Rudy, and Ryan and daughters, Stephanie and Melanie. Their other daughter, Emilie is a full-time attorney in the area. It’s evident there are no slackers in the family, and they all still pitch in at the farm from when necessary.

They strive to breed a balanced cow with a good, quality udder and outstanding feet and legs. Rudy handles the mating decisions and prefers to use proven bulls, but also uses some young sires in the herd - at about a 75%-25% ratio. “We look for bulls that keep them square and add strength,” he notes. “They don’t have to be extremely tall or long for a cow to thrive here. We use a lot of type sires, but we look to make sure that milk production doesn’t get forgotten.” Service sires presently used in the herd include Unix, Sidekick, Parfect, Has It All, Luster P, and Chief.

The all-registered herd has a rolling herd average of 28,500M 4.2% and 3.3p. They strive to provide high-quality feed to the herd and want cows that stick around to produce three or four calves. “Their production seems to really come on as mature cows,” observes Rudy. The milk

Rudy, Rusty, Lizzie and Russell Kiko with their winning 4-year-old and Bred & Owned Champion Kiko Byway Kittie and winning production cow Kiko Aftershock Jackie at the 2023 Mid-East Spring National Holstein Show.

RUDY KIKO ON SIRE SELECTION

cows are fed a TMR ration and live in sand-bedded free-stalls. The show cows are fed a limited amount of TMR, grain and dry hay, and are housed in a separate free-stall area with larger stalls. Heifers are fed baleage or dry hay along with some grain and all heifers have access to pasture. Dry cows and springing heifers are brought into a pre-fresh group about three weeks before calving and started on a TMR mix. They have a post-fresh barn where they monitor the fresh cows before they are put into the main barn. Rudy speaks highly of the Allflex tag health monitoring system that tracks heats and rumen activity, and notes that system has also helped reduce problems in that transition group.

Currently, the BAA is 107% on the 270 head of milking and dry cows, and they have bred or owned over 50 Excellent cows over the past couple of decades, including two EX-94 point cows. Kiko Aftershock Jackie EX-94 won the Lifetime Production Cow class at the 2023 Mid-East Spring National Holstein Show, and anchored the winning Best Three Females, Dairy Herd, and Dam & Daughter groups at the show, which saw Kiko Farms named Premier Breeder & Exhibitor. Previously, Jackie was the Reserve Intermediate Champion at the Mid-East Fall National Holstein Show in 2018. She has an EX Kenosha daughter, a VG-87 Dempsey daughter, and heifers by Chief and Delta-Lambda in the herd, and

they are looking to flush her to Unstopabull in the future.

She scored VG-85 with a VGMS as a two-year-old and seems to define the kind of cow that the Kikos want in their herd. As she matured, she climbed in score and produced more milk in each subsequent lactation, starting with 27,000M and completing her last lactation at 6-02 with 47,000M. “When I look at a heifer, I like to see a square, balanced cut with depth and width, along with a correct rump and a hard top. Young cows should have the same look. When you see a young cow, hopefully they have a look to them that excites you when you envision them after another calf or two,” says Rudy.

One young cow in the herd fit just that description for Rudy in 2022. Kiko Discjockey Layla was a heifer that he always noticed in the heifer pens, but was not one that they had ever pulled out to show. “She always had a beautiful head and neck that caught your eye. She doesn’t have a big pedigree, but does trace back to an EX Stormin Norman. We feed our heifers well and she calved in with some weight on, but at about two weeks fresh, we thought she was pretty nice. Once she was in the main barn and was about a month fresh, we thought she could be really special and put her in with the show cow group,” remembers Rudy. They took her to the Ohio State Fair at the end of July, though she was still quite green. She was 2nd in class, but Jay & Kristy Ackley saw the potential and bought a half-interest in her. Layla went home with the Ackleys to get ready for the fall show season. Rudy paid her a visit at Ack-Lee before she went to Madison and

thought she would really be something after another calf.

There are a lot of good cow people walking the aisles in Madison, and by Wednesday, she had attracted the attention of David Crack of Crackholm Holsteins in Quebec. After a couple of phone calls between Ackleys and Rudy, she was sold to the partnership of Crackholm and Ferme Jacobs before Rudy even got to Madison later that week. She won the Summer Junior 2-Year-Old class there and was second at the Royal Winter Fair in November on her way to being named All-American Summer Junior 2-Year-Old and Reserve All-Canadian Summer Junior 2-YearOld. Scored VG-87 with a VG-88-MS in Canada, she’s due back in September for the 2023 fall show season.

That whole situation and transaction would be a year’s worth of excitement to most Holstein breeders, but it was only the back half of an entertaining week for the family at World Dairy Expo. Earlier in the week, Kiko Solo Jawdropping won the winter yearling class and was tapped as Junior Champion of the International Junior Holstein Show! The Solomon daughter had been Junior Champion at the Mid-East Summer National Show (Ohio State Fair) and Reserve Junior

“We look for bulls that keep them square and add strength. They don’t have to be extremely tall or long for a cow to thrive here. We use a lot of type sires, but we look to make sure that milk production doesn’t get forgotten.”

Kiko Aftershock Jackie (EX-94) was the winning production cow at the 2023 Mid-East Spring National Holstein Show and helped anchor the family’s winning Senior Best Three and Dairy Herd groups.

Kiko Discjockey Layla (VG-87-2Y-CAN) was sold to the partnership of Crackholm Holsteins and Ferme Jacobs and went on to be named All-American and Reserve All-Canadian Summer Junior 2-Year-Old for them in 2022.

“We’ve always just tried to pay attention to anything and anyone who seemed to be doing things right. Being in the auction business, we see a lot of different farms and set-ups, and what works well for people. When going to the shows over the years, we’ve paid attention and asked questions. We’ve realized how much a good fitter can mean to the outcome at a show, and we’re realized that sometimes you know your cows the best, and to have the confidence to make the right decisions for them.”

Champion the Mid-East Spring National Show earlier in 2022. Unlike Layla, Jawdropping is backed by an EX-93 Shottle bred by Springhill, then OceanView Durham Jewel EX-91 GMD, then seven more VG & EX dams back into Langacres breeding.

“She’s always been an easy heifer to get ready - square and hard on top. I thought she would be the kind of heifer that Cowboy [judge Pat Conroy] would like. We showed her as a calf and she was a little bit raw, but always had that width throughout. As a yearling, she handled it all better and showed off some added depth as well,” notes Rudy. Jawdropping went on to stand 6th in class in the open show on Friday, and it was a thrill for the whole family to see her on Friday afternoon in the Supreme Junior Champion of the Junior Show parade. She went on to be named Junior All-American Winter Yearling and HM AllAmerican Winter Yearling for 2022.

Jawdropping calved in December with a Tatoo heifer calf and scored VG-87 VG-

MS about three weeks fresh. She had a nice outing at the Spring Show, where she placed third and won the Bred & Owned award, but Rudy feels that, like with most Solomons, she’ll improve with another calf and another year. Pregnant for 2024, they plan to IVF her to Unix and Crushabull. Her EX-93 Shottle dam made over 187,000M lifetime and laid the foundation for an outstanding family in the herd through her offspring which include EX daughters by Dempsey and Defiant, and twelve VG daughters by Supersire, Lithium, Dempsey, Sanchez, Atwood, Doorman, and Solomon.

Rudy acknowledges that they haven’t always put a concerted effort into marketing their genetics outside of occasionally consigning to a sale or making a private sale from time to time. Breeding high-visibility cows like Layla and Jawdropping has brought their prefix in front of more people, and he thinks there is opportunity for them to market more aggressively in the future. He recognizes how special 2022 was for their

breeding program. “We were very pleased and grateful to all involved with Layla. The whole week at Madison was a learning experience and a positive experience for us.”

From being steady competitors in Ohio to having two animals in the spotlight at Madison seems like a big jump, but Rudy speaks to the progress a breeder can make by taking it a step at a time. “We’ve always just tried to pay attention to anything and anyone who seemed to be doing things right. Being in the auction business, we see a lot of different farms and set-ups, and what works well for people. When going to the shows over the years, we’ve paid attention and asked questions. We’ve realized how much a good fitter can mean to the outcome at a show, and we’re realized that sometimes you know your cows the best, and to have the confidence to make the right decisions for them.”

By Kathleen O’Keefe

RUDY KIKO ON MAKING PROGRESS A STEP AT A TIME

Left, Lizzie Kiko received the sought-after “slap” at the 2022 International Junior Holstein Show with her Junior Champion, Kiko Solo Jawdropping. Above, Rudy shows Jawdropping at the 2023 Mid-East Spring National Holstein Show where she placed third and was Best Bred & Owned.

100TH ANNUAL HOLSTEIN CONTEST A Golden Century!

The 100th annual All-American Holstein was a wonderful finish to the 2022 show season! We’ve spoken at length in earlier issues about this remarkable milestone, but again, we marvel at the century’s worth of passion and dedication displayed by purebred Holstein breeders across North America!

In December, a committee of six judges deliberated over the entries in each class to select the six nominees they considered the best of each age group. Those nominees were published in the Late Winter 2023 issue of Cowsmopolitan. A ballot was then sent to a larger panel of 19 judges, who each placed a vote for first, second, and third in each class. (In classes where there was a potential conflict of interest for an individual judge, that person did not vote. As a result, point totals will vary from class to class.) Final results were totaled using a point system of with first place receiving seven points; second place three points; and third place one point. The complete All-American ballot with judges’ votes can be seen online at www.cowsmo.com under the All-American tab.

The panel for the 2022 contest included: Mike Berry, Pierre Boulet, Eddie Bue, Mike Duckett, Josh Fairbanks, Michael Heath, Markus Hehli, Ryan Krohlow, Chris Lahmers, Richard Landry, Jason Lloyd, Callum McKinven, Matt Mitchell, Joel Phoenix, Tyler Reynolds, Molly Sloan, Jenny Thomas, Nathan Thomas, and Roger Turner. We thank them for their professional deliberation in voting for the final year-end titles.

Fifteen All-American winners were unanimous choices (twelve individuals and three groups) - the same number as last year: Ocean-View Say It Aint So (Spring Calf); Karnview Haniko Juliet (Winter Calf); Cobequid Tattoo Riddles (Summer Yearling); Kingsway Alligator A Twix (Winter Yearling); 2nd-Look Master Blaster (Fall Yearling); Mabel Handsome Alleluia (Milking Yearling); Retso Sidekick Charlene (Junior 2-Year-Old); Rosemary Unix Goldie (Senior 2-Year-Old); Blondin RD Unstopabull Maple (Senior 3-Year-Old); Oak-Ridge-K Gchip Turbo (4-Year-Old); Oakfield Solom Footloose (5-Year-Old); Ms Beautys Black Velvet (Aged Cow); Karnview Farms (Junior Best Three); and Fraeland Farms (Senior Best Three & Produce of Dam).

We’re in the age of parity concerning the sire race, with 26 bulls represented as sires in the final tally of All-American or Reserve All-American award winners. Croteau Lesperron Unix wins the AA crown with two All-American winners and three Reserve All-Americans to his credit (four cows and one heifer), followed by Brenland Denver, with two All-Americans and two Reserve All-Americans (all heifers). Walnutlawn Sidekick is the only other sire with multiple winner talliedone All-American and one Reserve. Oakfield Corners Dairy of Oakfield, NY bred one All-American individual and two Reserve All-American groups while Jim Butler of Butlerview Farm in Chebanse, IL exhibited four All-Americans and a Reserve All-American.

It’s something we say every year, but we mean it from the heart every time: thank you to everyone who enters the All-American contests and to everyone who studies the nominees and winners in the magazine. The names of these animals and owners enter the history books as the cream of the crop for 2022, as we’re honored to have a hand in writing those pages!

2022 Official All-American Holstein Vote

Point System

1st Place Votes -- 7 Points Each

2nd Place Votes -- 3 Points Each

3rd Place Votes -- 1 Point Each

For a complete list of judging ballots, please visit www.cowsmo.com

Spring Heifer Calf

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

OCEAN-VIEW SAY IT AINT SO 3257824590

1st spring calf at International Holstein Show & Wisconsin Championship Show.

Sire Brenland Denver 12074893 CAN

Dam Ocean-View Sassys Last 3149790761 (VG-88)

2-05 2x 330d 20,040 3.6 728 3.1 622

Exhibitor Kenlee Philips & Makayla Osinga, Lingleville, TX

Breeder Ocean-View Genetics, Deerfield, WI

WEIGLAND DENVER ATHENA-ET 145402639

2nd spring calf at International Holstein Show; 5th at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 6th at Wisconsin District 10 Show.

Sire Brenland Denver 12074893 CAN

Dam Budjon-Abbott Alexandra-ET 3139851958 (EX-93)

4-07 2x 365d 52,800 3.5 1827 3.1 1624

Exhibitor Ella, Adam and Claire Bindl Plymouth, WI

Breeder Kaelyn, Kenadee, & Keegan Weigel, Platteville, WI

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: MILKSOURCE CHAMPAGNE-ET

Exhibitor & Breeder: Milksource Genetics, Kaukauna, WI

Winter Heifer Calf

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

KARNVIEW HANIKO JULIET 14306236 CAN

1st winter calf at International Holstein Show, Royal Winter Fair & Ontario Spring Show; and 2nd at Ontario Summer Show.

Sire Siemers Lambda Haniko-ET 3144882592 (EX-92)

Dam JM Valley Junecrush 13622589 CAN (VG-86-CAN)

1-11 2x 365d 25,157 3.9 981 3.5 886

Exhibitor Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL

Breeder Karnview Farms Inc, Woodstock, ON

EXTRAMILE LOOPHOLE SIDEKICK 14084897 CAN 2nd winter calf at International Holstein Show & Lindsay Exhibition; and 8th at Ontario Summer Show.

Sire Walnutlawn Sidekick 12508113 CAN (VG-85-CAN)

Dam Embrdale Essence Doorman 11949987 CAN (VG-85-CAN)

3-11 2x 365d 33,151 4.0 1329 4.0 1027

Exhibitor Mike & Allen Berry and Jeremiah Lungwitz, Powell Butte, OR Breeder Extramile Farm, Keene, ON

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: RISER-4 WAR CHARIOT

Exhibitor: Michael R, Wolf, Lebanon, CT // Breeder: Jocelyn Rose Riser, Gettysburg, PA

Fall Heifer Calf

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

DUCKETT WILLOWS LYRIC 3235342420

1st fall calf at International Holstein Show; and 20th at Wisconsin Championship Show.

Sire Blondin Willows-Red 111633735 CAN

Dam Duckett Solomon Leta 3144909626 (EX-95)

4-00 2x 365d 33,360 4.7 1558 3.8 1259

Exhibitor Reggie & Krysty Kamps, Rodney Hetts & Kate Pirrung, and Dennis Bowers, Darlington, WI

Breeder Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph, WI

SMITH-OAK UNIX BLONDIE 3206322951

1st fall calf at Mid-East Summer National Show; and 2nd at International Holstein Show.

Sire Croteau Lesperron Unix 107567492 CAN (EX-96-CAN ST’17)

Dam Smith-Oak Golddust Bebop 144525856 (VG-87)

3-06 2x 301d 34,400 4.5 1548 3.1 1052

Exhibitor Colton, Kendall & Blayk Thomas, North Lewisburg, OH

Breeder Weston Smith, Reynoldsville, PA

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: REPA DRH ASHBY JENNIDREAM

Exhibitor: Velthuis Farms Ltd, Osgoode, ON // Breeder: Rejean Parenteau, Melanie Parenteau, Isabelle Houle & Francis Bilodeau, Saint-Jean-Baptise, QC

Summer Yearling Heifer

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

COBEQUID TATTOO RIDDLES 13810907 CAN

1st summer yearling & Junior Champion at Westerner Championship Show & Alberta Dairy Congress; 1st at International Holstein Show, Royal Winter Fair & National Holstein Convention Show.

Sire Duckett Crush Tatoo-ET 3137052923

Dam Cobequid Jacoby Royal 13238504 CAN

Exhibitor R & F Livestock Inc, Cudworth, SK

Breeder Cobequid Holsteins, Lower Debert, NS

CURR-VALE DEMPSEY HARTLEY 3240141941

1st summer yearling & Junior Champion at Cortland Classic Show; 1st at New York State Show; and 2nd at International Holstein Show.

Sire Lirr Drew Dempsey 61083609 (EX-93-CAN EXTRA’11)

Dam Curr-Vale Solomon Harmony 3149583611 (EX-90)

3-03 3x 365d 31,510

3.7 1158 3.4 1058

Exhibitor Jacob Coller, Sarah Aldous & Avery Eaton, Marietta, NY Breeder Emma Curie, Tully, NY

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: GO-SHO REMEDYS REMINISCE-ET

Exhibitor & Breeder: Tessa & Stella Schmocker, Whitewater, WI

Spring Yearling Heifer

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

GOLDEN-OAKS DENVER 9419 3227771207

1st spring yearling & Junior Champion at Midwest Fall National Show & Minnesota District 1 Show; and 1st at International Holstein Show.

Sire Brenland Denver 12074893 CAN

Dam Golden-Oaks Bemer Brese-ET 3138380615 (VG-89)

4-02 3x 365d 28,340 4.5 1269 3.7 1058

Exhibitor Kate & Megan Meyer, Rollingstone, MN

Breeder Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda, IL

MILIBRO DENVER ROSELAKYME 120590933 CAN

1st spring yearling & Junior Champion at Kentucky State Fair; 1st & Reserve Junior Champion at Mid-East Fall National Show; and 2nd at International Holstein Show.

Sire Brenland Denver 12074893 CAN

Dam Milibro Unix Roselakela 111111468 CAN (EX-90-CAN)

3-09 2x 296d 23,944 4.4 1049 3.6 853

Exhibitor Colt & Luke Buckley, Lawrenceburg, KY

Breeder Ferme Milibro Inc, Tingwick, QC

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: KARNVIEW WARRIOR ALASKA

Exhibitor: Kenlee Philips & Mackayla Osinga, Lingleville, TX // Breeder: Karnview Farms Inc, Woodstock, ON

Winter Yearling Heifer

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

KINGSWAY ALLIGATOR A TWIX 13694406 CAN

1st winter yearling & Junior Champion at International Holstein Show, Royal Winter Fair, Quebec Spring Show & Maxville Show; and 1st at Supreme Dairy Show.

Sire Stantons Alligator-ET 3128769279 (VG-85-CAN)

Dam Kingsway Sanchez Arangatang 10864250 CAN (EX-95-2E-CAN *18)

6-01 2x 365d 35,492 4.8 1693 3.4 1188

Exhibitor Velthuis Farms Ltd, Osgoode, ON

Breeder Kingsway Farms, Hastings, ON

MS THUNDERSTORM ETERNITY-ET 3203772802

1st winter yearling & Junior Champion at WI Championship Show; 2nd & Reserve Junior Champion at International Holstein Show & Royal Winter Fair; and 4th at Midwest Spring National Show.

Sire Blondin Thunder Storm 110296922 CAN

Dam Floydholm MC Emoji-ET 3013223829 (EX-95)

5-05 2x 365d 38,330 4.1 1566 3.1 1167

Exhibitor La Femme Fatale Syndicate, Kaukauna, WI

Breeder Nehls, Crescentmead, La Femme Fatale & Milksource Genetics, Kaukauna, WI

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: KIKO SOLO JAWDROPING 1891-ET

Exhibitor: Elizabeth Kiko, Salem, OH // Breeder: R & P Kiko Family Farms Ltd, Salem, OH

Fall Yearling Heifer

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

2ND-LOOK MASTER BLASTER 3220231917

1st fall yearling & Junior Champion at Northeast Spring National Show; and 1st at International Holstein Show & Ontario Summer Show.

Sire Golden Oaks Master-ET 3139216917

Dam 2nd-Look On Point 14566 3200055463 (VG-85)

1-11 3x 342d 24,260 3.9 944 3.4 827

Exhibitor Ronald Grandy, Oshawa, ON

Breeder Kalista, Kaianne & Kaydence Hodorff, Eden, WI

RIVER DIVIDE ADDISON BAILEE 3219205142

2nd fall yearling at International Holstein Show.

Sire Farnear Aria Addison Ewl-ET 3143160110

Dam Hardwood Destry Bambilou 72156526 (EX-90)

7-07 2x 365d 30,160 4.3 1294 3.4 1014

Exhibitor Keaton, Lexi & Ivan Junk and Julia Searls, Cobb, WI

Breeder River Divide Dairy, Epworth, IA

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: MAYERLANE BLACK CAT-ET

Exhibitor: Ben & Brian Styer, Menomonie, WI // Breeder: Hannah & Frederick Ullom, Bloomer, WI

Milking Yearling

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

MABEL HANDSOME ALLELUIA 120452229 CAN

1-08 2x 267d 20,301 4.8 965 3.3 678 RIP

1st milking yearling at International Holstein Show, Royal Winter Fair & Supreme Dairy Show.

Sire Siemers Doc Handsome-ET 3144883164

Dam Mabel Tatoo Alexi (VG-85-CAN)

1-10 2x 291d 22,884 3.5 796 3.3 743

Exhibitor Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL

Breeder Ferme Mynavia & Ferme Maguy Normandin Inc, Albanel, QC

ARETHUSA DOORMAN AVRIL-TW 3219480507 (VG-88)

1st milking yearling at Mid-East Summer National Show; and 2nd at International Holstein Show

Sire Val-Bisson Doorman-ET 107281711 CAN (EX-90-CAN ST’16)

Dam Arethusa Brady Amaryllis-ET 3137803021 (VG-87)

3-01 2x 244d 18,560 4.2 772 3.4 626

Exhibitor Caroline Egolf & Ellianna Cummings, Churubusco, IN Breeder Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, CT

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: SMYGWATYS ALLIGATOR RAINDROP 13731437 CAN (VG-89)

Exhibitor: Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY // Breeder: Raymond Smygwaty, Russell, ON

Summer Junior 2-Year-Old

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

1st summer junior 2-year-old at International Holstein Show; and 2nd at Royal Winter Fair & Mid-East Summer National Show.

Sire Claynook Discjockey 12731113 CAN

Dam Kiko WL HB Attorn Lady 1430 (GP-81)

4-01 3x 327d 26,770 4.6 1228 3.2 866

Exhibitor Ferme Jacobs and Crackholm Holsteins, Cap Sante, QC

Breeder R & P Kiko Family Farms Ltd, Salem, OH

KAMPS-RX APPLEB AVERY-ET 3147705353 (VG-87)

RIP

1st summer junior 2-year-old at Royal Winter Fair & Wisconsin Championship Show; and 4th at International Holstein Show.

Sire Lindenright Moovin *RC 12873743 CAN

Dam KHW Regment Apple B-Red-ETN (EX-90)

3-09 2x 341d 31,990 5.1 1621 3.9 1253

Exhibitor Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY

Breeder Reggie & Krysty Kamps, Darlington, WI

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: SKYCREST SIDEKICK NAILPOLISH 13534224 CAN (VG-86-CAN)

Exhibitor: Frank & Diane Borba, Modesto, CA // Breeder: Skycrest Holsteins Ltd, Athabasca, AB

Junior 2-Year-Old

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

RETSO SIDEKICK CHARLENE-ET 69708187 (VG-88)

2-00 2x 244d 19,229 4.8 932 3.4 662 RIP

1st junior 2-year-old at International Holstein Show & Connecticut State Show; 2nd at New York State Show; and 5th at Northeast All-Breeds Spring Holstein Show.

Sire Walnutlawn Sidekick 12508113 CAN (VG-85-CAN)

Dam Butlerview Doorman Camo-ET 3013177493 (EX-92)

2-03 2x 260d 17,586 4.5 789 3.5 610

Exhibitor Tyler Carter, Greenville, IL

Breeder Retso Holsteins, Schodack Landing, NY

TOLAMIKA DIAMONDBACK BLAINE 13580857 CAN (VG-87-CAN)

1-10 2x 347d 21,596 4.0 864 3.3 721

1st junior 2-year-old at Canadian National Convention Show; 2nd at Royal Winter Fair; and 3rd at International Holstein Show & Ontario Summer Show.

Sire Mr D Apple Diamondback 3013721049 (EX-93)

Dam Sandyrae Beemer Blakley (EX-90-CAN)

3-11 2x 306d 29,672 4.3 1263 3.2 961

Exhibitor Ferme Blondin / Blondin Sires, St. Placide, QC

Breeder T & L Cattle Ltd, Rosedale, BC

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: BELCHER MASTER AGGIE 13516497 CAN (VG-86-CAN)

Exhibitor: Ferme Ralston S.E.N.C., Compton, QC // Breeder: Belcher Holsteins Ltd, Belmont, NS

KIKO DISCJOCKEY LAYLA 3211871481 (VG-87-CAN)

Senior 2-Year-Old

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

2-09 2x 342d 21,238 4.1 880 3.1 658 RIP

1st senior 2-year-old & Intermediate Champion at Mid-East Summer National Show; 1st senior 2-year-old at International Holstein Show, Royal Winter Fair & Northeast Spring National Show.

Sire Croteau Lesperron Unix 107567492C (EX-96-CAN ST’17)

Dam Vinbert Doorman Baby Golden 108686675 CAN (EX-90)

3-09 2x 328d 22,366 3.9 882 3.3 741

Exhibitor Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL

Breeder Ferme Silvercret Inc & Ferme Vinbert Inc, St. Valerian, QC

2nd senior 2-year-old & Reserve Intermediate Champion at Royal Winter Fair; and 2nd at International Holstein Show.

Sire Croteau Lesperron Unix 107567492C (EX-96-CAN ST’17)

Dam Glenirvine Cinderdoor Sal 11973890 CAN (VG-87-CAN)

1-10 2x 293d 16,501 4.6 765 3.4 556

Exhibitor Milksource Genetics, Laurie Fischer, Robert Sabo & Cy Letter, Kaukauna, WI

Breeder Glenirvine Farms, Fergus, ON

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: KEN-AM GC DIGIT 3210108415 (VG-88)

Exhibitor: Comestar Holstein, Victoriaville, QC // Breeder: Amanda Kennedy, Columbia Cross Roads, PA

Junior 3-Year-Old

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

LADYROSE CAUGHT YOUR EYE-ET 3130101491 (EX-92)

3-02 2x 280d 27,651 4.4 1206 3.1 851 RIP

1st junior 3-year-old at International Holstein Show.

Sire Croteau Lesperron Unix 107567492C (EX-96-CAN ST’17)

Dam Rosedale Achieverslegacy-ET 3130798690 (VG-89)

1-09 2x 365d 26,380 5.1 1358 3.4 904

Exhibitor GenoSource, Blairstown, IA

Breeder Rosedale Genetics and Frank & Diane Borba, Oxford, WI

MOSNANG UNIX LIPSTICK 13253432 CAN (VG-89-CAN)

2-10 2x 365d 29,509 3.0 895 3.1 906

1st junior 3-year-old & Reserve Intermediate Champion at Canadian National Convention Show; 1st at Royal Winter Fair; and 2nd at International Holstein Show.

Sire Croteau Lesperron Unix 107567492C (EX-96-CAN ST’17)

Dam Mosnang Solomon Liquify 12788152 CAN (EX-95-CAN)

4-06 2x 351d 39,248 4.5 1746 3.3 1294

Exhibitor Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC

Breeder Mosnang Holsteins Ltd, Rimbey, AB

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: ESPERANZA-CC THUNDERSTRUCK 3208407145 (EX-92)

Exhibitor: Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL // Breeder: Esperanza Cattle Co, Peterson, MN

GLENIRVINE UNIX SALLY 11973914 CAN (EX-92)

ROSEMARY UNIX GOLDIE 111391201 CAN (EX-92)

Senior 3-Year-Old

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

BLONDIN RD UNSTOPABULL MAPLE-RED 13273809 CAN (EX-94)

1-09 2x 343d 26,374 3.8 1010 2.9 763

1st senior 3-year-old & Grand Champion at Royal Winter Fair; 1st, Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion at International Holstein Show & Northeast Spring National Show.

Sire Riverdown Unstopabull 11801450 CAN

Dam Kawartha Armani Memory 12232587 CAN (EX-92)

5-03 2x 365d 33,611 4.5 1517 3.3 1098

Exhibitor R & F Livestock, William Schilling, Kevin Doeberiener & Lindsay Bowen, West Salem, OH

Breeder Ferme Blondin, Riverdown Holsteins & Ferme Villyvon, St. Placide, QC

BELMORAL APPLE CRISP NEDIVA 13300795 CAN (EX-92)

2-01 2x 318d 25,344 4.1 1030 3.3 840

1st senior 3-year-old, Intermediate & Grand Champion at Illinois Championship Show; 3rd at International Holstein Show; and 4th at Royal Winter Fair.

Sire Siemers Oct Apple-Crisp-ET 3134506808

Dam Belmoral Goldchip Negligee 11922594 CAN (EX-90-2E-CAN)

3-08 2x 358d 35,523 4.0 1402 3.2 1144

Exhibitor Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL Breeder Belmoral Farms Ltd, Teeswater, ON

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: MS CRUSHABULL CAROLINA-ET 3204593676 (EX-92)

Exhibitor: Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL // Breeder: Raspberry Futures and Michael & Jessica Oliver, Outlook, WA

4-Year-Old

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

OAK-RIDGE-K GCHIP TURBO 144349285 (EX-95)

3-05 2x 365d 32,400 4.0 1282 3.1 989

1st 4-year-old, Senior & Grand Champion at Wisconsin Championship Show; 1st & Reserve Senior Champion at International Holstein Show; and 1st at Royal Winter Fair.

Sire Mr Chassity Gold Chip-ET 140145553 (EX-95)

Dam Oak-Ridge-K Wbrk Tempest-ET 143371735 (GP-83)

3-06 2x 317d 21,250 4.1 881 3.3 707

Exhibitor Milksource Genetics and Ransom Rail, Kaukauna, WI

Breeder Ryan Kappers, Spring Valley, MN

S-S-I DOC HAVE NOT 8784-ET 3143722147 (EX-95)

3-06 2x 297d 33,720 3.6 1218 3.1 1043

3rd 4-year-old at International Holstein Show.

Sire Woodcrest King Doc 3132417775 (EX-90 GM)

Dam Fly-Higher Jedi Havenot-ET 3132362543 (VG-86)

3-05 3x 319d 27,979 3.1 858 3.4 902

Exhibitor Duckett Holsteins, AOT Genetics, Kings-Ransom Holsteins, and Tim & Sharyn Abbott, Rudolph, WI

Breeder Select Sires, Plain City, OH

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: LINDENRIGHT DEVOUR MOVEMBER 12873712 CAN (EX-94)

Exhibitor: Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL // Breeder: Harry & Joanne Van Der Linden, Brierly Brook, NS

5-Year-Old

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

OAKFIELD SOLOM FOOTLOOSE-ET 3134444862 (EX-96)

3-00 2x 309d 32,280 4.0 1302 3.0 983

1st 5-year-old, Senior & Grand Champion at International Holstein Show.

Sire Walnutlawn Solomon 11775998 CAN

Dam Duckett-SA Braxtn Frisco-ET 70929541 (EX-94)

5-01 3x 365d 32,740 3.3 1096 2.8 902

Exhibitor Duckett Holsteins, Vierra Dairy and Tim & Sharyn Abbott, Rudolph, WI

Breeder Jonathan & Alicia Lamb, Oakfield, NY

STONE-FRONT UNION IMELDA 3134574475 (EX-96)

2-01 3x 324d 28,590 4.6 1307 3.1 898

1st 5-year-old at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 2nd at International Holstein Show

Sire Our-Favoite Union 142-ET 142877984 (VG-88)

Dam Stone-Front Chelios Imala 73693043 (EX-90)

3-10 3x 365d 40,390 4.2 1703 3.0 1228

Exhibitor Maple-Leigh Futures, Feldmann, Siemers & Siemers Peterman, Delavan, WI

Breeder Andrew Buttles, Lancaster, WI

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: MOSNANG SOLOMON LIQUIFY 12788152 CAN (EX-95-CAN)

Exhibitor: Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC // Breeder: Mosnang Holsteins, Rimbey, AB

Aged Cow

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

MS BEAUTYS BLACK VELVET-ET 3127699376 (EX-96 2E)

6-08 2x 305d 34,190 4.2 1419 3.3 1124

1st aged cow at International Holstein Show.

Sire Braedale Goldwyn 10705608 (GP-84-CAN EXTRA’05 GM)

Dam Ms Exels Dundee Beauty 62043862 (EX-95 3E)

8-09 2x 365d 36,180 4.3 1556 3.2 1157

Exhibitor Duckett Holsteins, Vierra Dairy and Triple-T Holsteins, Rudolph, WI

Breeder Van Exel, Triple-T Holsteins, Conroy, Sharpe & Bennett, Lodi, CA

PIERSTEIN CICERO TIME OUT 108643279 CAN (EX-95-CAN 1*)

3-06 2x 365d 31,682 4.4 1380 3.3 1047

2nd aged cow at International Holstein Show.

Sire Mr Chassity Obs Cicero-ET 141007999 (VG-88)

Dam Pineland Goldwyn Tidbit-ET 64693371 (EX-91 8*)

3-07 2x 365d 34,350 4.1 1413 3.3 1118

Exhibitor Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY

Breeder Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: CARPSVIEW ARMANI VELVET-ET 73563967 (EX-95)

Exhibitor: - Elmvue Farm, Johnstown, NY // Breeder: Bethany & Seth Carpenter, Sutton, VT

Lifetime Production Cow

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

MACLAND-HF YODER RACHEL-ET 3126231394 (EX-96 2E DOM)

6-08 2x 319d 35,430 4.1 1440 3.5 1232

1st lifetime production cow at International Holstein Show.

Sire Woodcrest Mogul Yoder-ET 72254526 (EX-90 GM)

Dam S-S-I Uno Rapa 8431-ET 3011001335 (VG-88)

3-04 2x 365d 29,280 4.1 1189 3.6 1052

Exhibitor Adam Liddle & Kyle Reid, Argyle, NY

Breeder James McFarland, Elgin, MN

VINBERT KINGBOY BIRDY 108686599 CAN (EX-95-3E-CAN 1*)

5-11 2x 365d 41,372 4.2 1748 3.2 1329

1st lifetime production cow at Royal Winter Fair & Supreme Dairy Show; 2nd at International Holstein Show.

Sire Morningview Mcc Kingboy-ET 72044077 (EX-92 ST’17)

Dam Vinbert Shamrock Brazil 107330748 (VG-86-CAN 6*)

3-04 2x 315d 29,240 4.3 1248 3.3 972

Exhibitor Ferme Vinbert, Ferme Silvercrest & Ferme Belgarde, Acton Vale, QC Breeder Ferme Vinbert, Acton Vale, QC

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: MS ATWOOD LACEY 3128881305 (EX-95)

Exhibitor: William Schilling, Kevin Doeberiener & Lindsay Bowen, West Salem, OH // Breeder: Ernest Kueffner & Jeff Butler, Boonsboro, MD

Produce of Dam

PRODUCE OF FRAELAND GOLDWYN BONNIE (EX-95-3E-CAN 18*)

Breeder – Fraeland Farms, Fergus, ON 1st produce of dam at International Holstein Show.

FRAELAND DOORMAN BOURBON (VG-89)

2-01 2x 343d 28,384 4.1 1149 3.4 974

S: Val-Bisson Doorman (EX-90-CAN)

FRAELAND UNIX BUTTERTART (VG-89)

3-03 2x 316d 36,237 3.6 1303 3.2 1168

S: Croteau Lesperron Unix (EX-96-CAN)

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

PRODUCE OF VALE-O-SKENE GOLD KARMILLA (EX-94)

Breeder – Oakfield Corners Dairy, Oakfield, NY

OAKFIELD DOORMAN KARMA-ET (VG-88)

2-03 2x 297d 26,290 4.3 1140 3.3 868 RIP

S: Val-Bisson Doorman (EX-90-CAN)

OAKFIELD DOORMAN KARMEN-ET (EX-92)

2-00 2x 246d 13,110 4.7 619 3.3 428

S: Val-Bisson Doorman (EX-90-CAN)

1st produce of dam at Eastern Fall National Show & Mid-East Fall National Show; and 2nd at International Holstein Show.

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: PRODUCE OF KNONAUDALE ORANGE CRUSH (EX-93 2*)

Breeder: Duckett Holsteins, Rudolph, WI

Junior Best Three Females

S: Brenland Denver

D: Kingsway Solomon Arsenal (VG-85-CAN) 3-00

S: Siemers Lambda Haniko-ET 3144882592 (EX-92) D: JM Valley Junecrush 13622589 CAN (VG-86-CAN)

S: Mr Blondin Warrior-Red-ET

D: Ty-D Archrival Azuli (EX-91-2E-CAN)

Woodstock, ON

1st junior best three at International Holstein Show.

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

1st junior best three females at Supreme Holstein Show; 2nd at International Holstein Show; and 5th at Royal Winter Fair.

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: WINRIGHT HOLSTEINS Winchester, ON

Senior Best Three Females

FRAELAND CHIEF LIBERTY (EX-92)

S: Stantons Chief-ET

D: Saanwood Elite Stanley Cup (EX-92-5E-CAN)

FRAELAND DOORMAN BOURBON (VG-89)

2x 343d 28,384 4.1 1149 3.4 974

S: Val-Bisson Doorman (EX-90-CAN)

D: Fraeland Goldwyn Bonnie (EX-95-3E-CAN)

FRAELAND UNIX BUTTERTART (VG-89) 3-03 2x 316d 36,237 3.6 1303 3.2 1168

S: Croteau Lesperron Unix (EX-96-CAN)

D: Fraeland Goldwyn Bonnie (EX-95-3E-CAN)

Fergus, ON

1st senior best three at International Holstein Show.

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

OAKFIELD CORNERS DAIRY

Oakfield, NY

1st senior best three females at Eastern Fall National Show (with one change) & New York State Show (with one change): and 2nd at International Holstein Show.

OCD CRUSHABLE SIDEKICK-ET (EX-92)

3-04 2x 253d 26,505 4.3 1127 3.2 851 RIP

S: OH-River-Syc Crushabull-ET (EX-92)

D: OCD Rambo Soprano 41039-ET

OAKFIELD DOORMAN KARMEN-ET (EX-92)

2-00 2x 246d 13,110 4.7 619 3.3 428

S: Val-Bisson Doorman (EX-90-CAN)

D: Vale-O-Skene Gold Karmilla-ET (EX-94) 2-10

OAKFIELD GOLD LUCK-ET (EX-94)

3-04 2x 305d 33,765 3.9 1326 3.0 1017

S: Braedale Goldwyn (GP-84-CAN)

D: Cowtown Durham Luella-ET (EX-94 2E)

6-07 2x 365 34,570 3.4 1182 3.4 1165

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: LE-O-LA HOLSTEINS Peosta, IA

FRAELAND FARMS

KARNVIEW FARMS

JM VALLEY HOLSTEIN Amqui, QC

KARNVIEW DENVER APRICOT

KARNVIEW HANIKO JULIET

KARNVIEW WARRIOR ALASKA

Rodney Hetts & Kate Pi RR ung Reggie & K Rysty Kam P s & d ennis Bowe R s

18TH ANNUAL JERSEY CONTEST The More, The Merrier!

With a record number of entries in this year’s edition of the Jersey AllAmerican contest, we can only stand back and marvel at the continued enthusiasm of Jersey breeders and those from other breed backgrounds that are discovering a love affair with ‘the little brown cow’! Once again, the Jersey contest saw competitive vote totals due to the strong reputations of both the Madison and Louisville shows in the fall.

In December, a seven-person committee deliberated over the entries to select the six nominees for each class which were published in the Late Winter 2023 issue of Cowsmopolitan. A ballot was then sent to a larger panel of 20 judges, who each placed a vote for first, second, and third in each class. (In classes where there was a potential conflict of interest for an individual judge, that person did not vote. As a result, point totals will vary from class to class.) Final results were totaled using a point system of with first place receiving seven points; second place three points; and third place one point. The complete All-American ballot with judges’ votes can be seen online at www.cowsmo.com under the All-American tab.

The panel for the 2022 contest included: Kelly Barbee, Kelli Cull, Mike Deaver, Kevin Doeberiener, Ted DeMent, Mike Duckett, Brandon Ferry, Michael Heath, Ryan Krohlow, Matt Mitchell, Joe Nash, Terri Packard, Tyler Reynolds, Molly Sloan, Jeff Stephens, Nathan Thomas, Keith Topp, Phil Topp, Roger Turner, and Andrew Vander Meulen. We thank them for their expertise and deliberation in placing their votes on the ballot.

In our final summary for the contest, we note that there were seven unanimous All-American choices: Intense Video Shelby (Milking Yearling), Pacific Edge VIP Escort (Summer Junior 2-Year-Old), Arethusa Andreas Sunlight (Senior 2-YearOld), Rivendale VIP Eloise (Junior 3-YearOld), Stoney Point Impression Blenda (Lifetime Cheese Merit Cow), the Junior Best Three group from Schulte Bros., and the Produce of Dam from Pacifice Edge.

Twenty-one different bulls had daughters that were named All-American or Reserve All-American. River Valley Venus VIP heads the list for the first time with four AllAmericans and one Reserve All-American. Chilli Action Colton follows him with two All-Americans and two Reserves. Other

sires with multiple winners include Guimo Joel, Sunset Canyon Andreas, Ms Kathies Kid Rock, Rapid Bay Indiana Gentry, and Tower-Vue Prime Tequila.

Vierra Dairy of Hilmar, CA capped off their extremely successful year with seven All-Americans and two Reserves, which once again led the exhibitor race for this year’s contest. They were followed by Pacific Edge of Tillamook, OR with three All-Americans and two Reserve AllAmericans.

Pacific Edge had a string of homebred cows they showed throughout the fall season, and they lead the breeder list with three All-Americans bred (two individuals and one group) and two Reserve All-Americans (one individual and one group).

Congratulations to all of the breeders and exhibitors listed on the following pages! Thank you for believing in your cattle and getting to the numerous Jersey shows across the country. You made the 2022 edition of the competition the highestquality and most competitive ever! We can’t wait for the 2023 lineup!

2022 Official All-American Jersey Vote

Point System

For a complete list of judging ballots, please visit www.cowsmo.com

Spring Heifer Calf

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

FREEDOM LANE KID ROCK GISELE-ET 3231057993

1st spring calf at All-American Jersey Show & Iowa State Fair; and 4th at International Jersey Show.

Sire Mr Kathies Kid Rock 3128791587

Dam Despresverts Joel Glamour-ET 110619511 (EX-93%)

Exhibitor R. Bollenbacher, C. Krahn, M. & M. Sloan, S. Stanford & M. Sell, Watertown, WI

Breeder Joshua Arp, Norwalk, OH

MILKSOURCE ANNAS ANGEL-ET 3238351682

2nd spring calf at International Jersey Show; and 3rd at Royal Winter Fair.

Sire Milksource-FV Metallica 3205612556

Dam Krohlow Comerica Anna 119311046 (EX-95%)

4-03 2x 305d 21,380 5.5 1174 3.5 754

Exhibitor Velthuis Farms Ltd and Dan Hovden, Osgoode, ON Breeder Milksource Genetics, Kaukauna, WI

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: KASH-IN VIP KAYCIE-ET 3225277257

Exhibitor: Bollenbacher, Sloan, Borba, Sell & Stanford, Watertown, WI // Breeder: Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, CA

Winter Heifer Calf

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

SOUTH MOUNTAIN WHISTLIN DIXIE-ET 3217141634

1st winter calf & Reserve Junior Champion at The Jersey Event & Maryland State Fair; 1st at International Jersey Show & Northeast All-Breeds Spring Jersey Show.

Sire St-Lo Nuance 109541955 CAN

Dam Crossbrook HG Dixie-ET 67305133 (EX-94%)

2-11 2x 305d 18,280 6.0 1096 4.1 752

Exhibitor Ernest Kueffner & Terri Packard and David & Charity Packard, Boonsboro, MD Breeder Ernest Kueffner & Terri Packard, Boonsboro, MD

VIERRA VIP VERTIGO-ET 3235741464

1st winter calf at All-American Jersey Show; 3rd at International Jersey Show; and 4th at The Jersey Event.

Sire River Valley Venus VIP-ET 3126479167

Dam Genesis Premier Vista 12491059 CAN (EX-94%)

3-10 2x 365d 23,529 6.2 1458 3.7 870

Exhibitor Delon Mortimer & Braden Anderson, Smithville, UT

Breeder Vierra Dairy, Hilmar, CA

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: PLEASANT NOOK JOEL DEVINE-ET 3228400631

Exhibitor: Delon Mortimer & Braden Anderson, Smithville, UT // Breeder: Pleasant Nook Jerseys, Fisherville, ON

Fall Heifer Calf

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

RIVENDALE VENUE COLBY JACK 3239307181

1st fall calf & Junior Champion at International Jersey Show; 1st & Reserve Junior Champion at Illinois State Fair; 1st at Midwest National Spring Show; and 4th at New York Spring Show.

Sire Pleasant Nook WR HG Venue 11950642 CAN

Dam Chilli Premier Cinema-ET 71577202 (EX-93%)

4-01 2x 305d 21,170 5.6 1187 3.9 824

Exhibitor Trace & Ty Johnson and Sarah Fitzgerald, Poplar Grove, IL

Breeder Rivendale Farms, Burgettstown, PA

STOOKEYHOLM GENTRY TREASURER 174418070

1st fall calf & Junior Champion at Kentucky State Fair & Indiana State Show; 1st at All-American Jersey Show; 2nd & Reserve Junior Champion at International Jersey Show; and 3rd at Indiana State Fair.

Sire Rapid Bay Indiana Gentry-ET 105762718 CAN

Dam Stookeyholm Andreas Tiara (VG-84%)

2-00 2x 302d 13,510 5.2 704 3.6 493

Exhibitor Mallarie Stookey, Milford, IN

Breeder Mallarie Stookey, Milford, IN

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: VIERRA CARPE DIEM-ET 3235741452

Exhibitor: Luke Alsleben, Glencoe, MN // Breeder: Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA

Summer Yearling Heifer (TIE)

SHOTS VIP SHOT OF LOVE-ET 3205758032

1st summer yearling at All-American Jersey Show & California Spring Show.

Sire River Valley Venus VIP-ET 3126479167

Dam Schulte Bros Tequila Shot-ET 118376880 (EX-95%)

7-07 2x 286d 22,970 5.2 1203 3.5 793

Exhibitor Cherrylock Cattle Co., Tallysgaroopna, VIC, Australia

Breeder Budjon Farms, Peter Vail & David Jordan, Lomira, WI

VIERRA FEMME FATALE 3235741434

1st summer yearling at International Jersey Show; and 2nd at All-American Jersey Show & The Jersey Event.

Sire River Valley Joyride-ET 3126479085

Dam Milk & Honey Vaden Fern-ET 3147223874 (EX-93%) 4-01 2x 305d 18,920 5.4 1015 3.7 699

Exhibitor Vierra Dairy, Hilmar, CA

Breeder Vierra Dairy, Hilmar, CA

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: MM JOEL ROWYN-ET 3234637030

Exhibitor: Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, CA // Breeder: Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR

Spring Yearling Heifer

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

ROC-N-ROLL BILLIEJEAN 3242382296

1st spring yearling & Reserve Junior Champion at All-American Jersey Show; and 1st at International Jersey Show & California Spring Show

Sire Mr Kathies Kid Rock 3128791587

Dam Trippacres Hired Guns Barbie 119388592 (EX-91%)

Exhibitor Vierra Dairy, Hilmar, CA

Breeder Kristy Ellsworth, Mount Morris, NY

SCHULTE BROS COLTON FRANKIE-ET 174368768

1st spring yearling & Junior Champion at Iowa State Fair; 2nd at All-American Jersey Show; and 3rd at International Jersey Show.

Sire Chilli Action Colton-ET 66738335

Dam Pleasant Nook Guns Foxy Lady 11950665 CAN (EX-91%)

2-10 2x 296d 18,730 4.0 745 3.7 687

Exhibitor Kaleb, Cole & Carter Kruse and Gene Henderson, Dyersville, IA

Breeder Schulte Bros., Watkins, IA

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: FOUR-HILLS VELOCITY PRECIOUS-ET 3226954026

Exhibitor: Tim & Sharyn Abbott & Franchise, Ashville, OH // Breeder: Megan & Sarah Hill, Bristol, VT

Winter Yearling Heifer

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

WHITDALE COLTON GINNY-ET 3214856469

1st winter yearling & Junior Champion at All American Jersey Show & California Spring Show; 1st at The Jersey Event; and 5th at International Jersey Show.

Sire Chilli Action Colton-ET 66738335

Dam Whitdale Gentry Gypsy-ET 67246012 (EX-90%)

3-05 2x 305d 19,090 5.2 1001 3.3 634

Exhibitor Vierra Dairy and T & L Cattle Ltd., Hilmar, CA

Breeder Nick DePew & Brock Liddle, Argyle, NY

GALAXY TEQUILA EXUBERANCE 14047775 CAN

1st winter yearling & Junior Champion at ON Spring Show & Quebec Spring Show; 1st at International Jersey Show & Supreme Dairy Show; 2nd at ON Summer Show; and 3rd at Royal Winter Fair.

Sire Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET 114816452

Dam Maughlin Iatola Ellis 11509408 CAN (EX-93-3E-CAN)

6-10 2x 365d 24,771 5.3 1312 3.8 946

Exhibitor Velthuis Farms & Dan Hovden, Osgoode, ON

Breeder Alex & Angela Dolson, Rockwood, ON

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: SCHULTE BROS GENTRY CLARABELLE-ET 174318512

Exhibitor & Breeder: Zach, Blake & Mitch Schulte, Watkins, IA

Fall Yearling Heifer

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

WOODMOHR DALLAS GLITTER 174304454

1st fall yearling at International Jersey Show & Minnesota State Fair.

Sire Rapid Bay BA Dallas-ET 120076422 CAN

Dam Woodmohr Impressive Glow-ET 119638277 (EX-93%)

6-05 2x 305d 24,010 6.2 1488 3.2 775

Exhibitor Woodmohr Jerseys, Bloomer, WI

Breeder Woodmohr Jerseys, Bloomer, WI

THE WILD KID OF RETSO 174263595

1st fall yearling & Junior Champion at New York Spring Show; and 2nd at Northeast All-Breeds Spring Show.

Sire Mr Kathies Kid Rock 3128791587

Dam Therihof Rufus Winnie 173635544 (VG-85%)

Exhibitor David Zubikowski & Lauren Reed, Columbia Cross Roads, PA

Breeder Cassandra Chittenden, Shodack Landing, NY

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: WOODMOHR GENTLE BELLA 174171199

Exhibitor & Breeder: Woodmohr Jerseys, Bloomer, WI

Milking Yearling

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

INTENSE VIDEO SHELBY-ET 111666945 CAN (VG-89%)

1st milking yearling & Reserve Intermediate Champion at All-American Jersey Show; and 1st at International Jersey Show & Western National Show.

Sire St-Lo Video ET 110644826 CAN

Dam Budjon-Vail Verbatim Shelley (VG-87-CAN)

3-01 2x 278d 11,466 4.2 476 3.8 439

Exhibitor Delon Mortimer & Braden Anderson, Smithville, UT

Breeder Ferme Intense & Pat Conroy, Ste. Brigitte des Saluts, QC

HEATHS GRANDIOUS WINNIE 174212272 (VG-89%)

1st milking yearling & Intermediate Champion at Wisconsin Championship Show; and 2nd at International Jersey Show & All-American Jersey Show.

Sire Rapid Bay Grandious 105499925 CAN

Dam Heaths Applejack Willow 67254643 (EX-93%)

5-02 2x 305d 17,130 4.7 801 3.7 630

Exhibitor Frank & Carol Borba and Frank & Diane Borba, Escalon, CA Breeder Michael Heath, Westminster, MD

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: RATLIFF LOLALALA DANCER-ET 3227952052 (VG-89%)

Exhibitor & Breeder: Ron & Christy Ratliff, Garnett, KS

Summer Junior 2-Year-Old

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

PACIFIC EDGE VIP ESCORT 174398693 (VG-89%)

1st summer junior 2-year-old & Intermediate Champion at Western National Jersey Show; and 1st at International Jersey Show & All-American Jersey Show.

Sire River Valley Venus VIP-ET 3126479167

Dam Pacific-Edge Governor Royal

Exhibitor Pacific Edge, Tillamook, OR

Breeder Pacific Edge, Tillamook, OR

LOOKOUT SHE’S GOT IT 120470919 CAN (VG-87-CAN)

1st summer junior 2-year-old at Royal Winter Fair & Supreme Dairy Show; and 3rd at International Jersey Show.

Sire Rapid Bay Black Apple 108937051 CAN

Dam Lookout Tequila Gotcha (EX-91-CAN)

3-11 2x 309d 14,101 6.1 861 4.8 681

Exhibitor Lookout, Frank & Diane Borba and Aleksa Govedarica, Canton de Hatley, QC

Breeder Lookout & Frank & Diane Borba, Canton de Hatley, QC

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: MAKER GENTRY ARIELLE 13668386 CAN (VG-87-CAN)

Exhibitor: Kilgus Dairy, Fairbury, IL // Breeder: Maker Jerseys & Lorne Ella, Rockwood, ON

Junior 2-Year-Old

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

PACIFIC EDGE GENTRY ZELDA 174219635 (VG-89%)

2-01 2x 305d 11,730 4.7 554 3.3 391

1st junior 2-year-old at International Jersey Show & Western National Jersey Show; and 2nd at All-American Jersey Show.

Sire Rapid Bay Indiana Gentry-ET 105762718 CAN

Dam Pacific Edge Matriz Zorra {5} 119763021 (EX-95%)

6-09 2x 305d 16,690 5.3 889 3.5 585

Exhibitor Pacific Edge, Tillamook, OR

Breeder Pacific Edge, Tillamook, OR

SSF CASINO BRIE 3218825640 (VG-89%)

1-11 2x 305d 17,870 4.6 822 3.3 585

1st junior 2-year-old & Reserve Intermediate Champion at Wisconsin Championship Show; 1st at All-American Jersey Show; and 2nd at International Jersey Show.

Sire Elliotts Regency Casino-ET 3125141657

Dam SSF VIP Bodacious 3151743600

Exhibitor Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI Breeder Charles Luchsinger, Syracuse, NY

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: MERI-ACRES VIP WILLOW 3205251758 (VG-88%)

Exhibitor: Spatz Cattle Company, Harrisonburg, VA // Breeder: Peggy Bennett, Albion, NY

Senior 2-Year-Old

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

ARETHUSA ANDREAS SUNLIGHT-ET 3210945574 (EX-91%)

1-11 2x 305d 11,510 4.5 516 3.7 427

1st senior 2-year-old at International Jersey Show & All-American Jersey Show

Sire Sunset Canyon Andreas 117597125

Dam Arethusa Impression Sunshine-ET (EX-94%)

5-06 2x 305d 23,440 4.3 1016 3.6 835

Exhibitor Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA

Breeder Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, CT

OEH-MY VICTORUS PARADE 173824478 (VG-89%)

2nd senior 2-year-old at All-American Jersey Show; and 3rd at Wisconsin Championship Show.

Sire River Valley Victorious-ET 3126479524

Dam Oeh-My Premier Penelope 73756575 (EX-94%)

6-02 2x 305d 16,380 6.6 1076 3.8 625

Exhibitor Triple-T, Michael Heath & Ryan Krohlow, North Lewisburg, OH

Breeder Chase & Willow Oehmichen, Abbotsford, WI

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: DREAM-VALLEY KID ROCK TOUR 3209674427 (VG-88%)

Exhibitor & Breeder: Michael Bosley, Glen Rock, PA

Junior 3-Year-Old

RIVENDALE VIP ELOISE 3206094677 (EX-91%)

3-02 2x 305d 16,840 5.4 904 4.0 667

1st junior 3-year-old, Intermediate & Grand Champion at International Jersey Show & All-American Jersey Show; and 1st & Reserve Intermediate Champion at The Jersey Event.

Sire River Valley Venus VIP-ET 3126479167

Dam BVSF Joel Easter 3142773520 (VG-86%)

2-11 3x 301d 19,210 6.7 1293 3.8 735

Exhibitor Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA

Breeder Rivendale Farms, Burgettstown, PA

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN (TIE)

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN (TIE)

DISCOVERYS JEDI EMPRESS-ET 173880793 (EX-91%)

3-00 2x 249d 12,480 5.5 687 4.0 497

1st junior 3-year-old, Intermediate & Grand Champion at Minnesota State Fair; and 2nd at International Jersey Show.

Sire Discoverys Premier Jedi 119755718

Dam Discoverys Tequila Escape-ET 118573250 (EX-95%)

7-02 2x 305d 13,850 5.3 732 3.7 517

Exhibitor Discovery Genetics, Ellsworth, WI

Breeder Kevin Krejci & Lisa Demmer, Ellsworth, WI

PINE HAVEN VICTORIOUS MARGARET 13166636 CAN (VG-89-CAN)

2-00 2x 290d 13,713 5.6 774 4.0 547

1st junior 3-year-old, Intermediate & Grand Champion at Quebec Spring Show; 1st, Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion at Supreme Dairy Show; 2nd at All-American Jersey Show; and 5th at International Jersey Show.

Sire River Valley Victorious-ET 3126479524

Dam Pine Have Milad Marion 12531732 CAN (VG-85-CAN) 4-01 2x 308d 18,768 6.5 1217 4.0 756

Exhibitor River Valley Farm, Tremont, IL

Breeder Pine Haven Farm Ltd, Oxford, NS

Senior 3-Year-Old

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

BUDJON-VAIL JORDAN C SHANEESE-ET 3143525503 (EX-91%)

3-04 3x 305d 25,610 4.9 1258 3.9 999

1st senior 3-year-old & Reserve Intermediate Champion at International Jersey Show; and 2nd at California Spring Show. 1st at National Jersey Jug Futurity.

Sire Chilli Action Colton-ET 66738335

Dam Schulte Bros Tequila Shot-ET 118376880 (EX-95%)

7-07 2x 286d 22,970 5.2 1203 3.5 793

Exhibitor Kash-In Jerseys and Carly & Rebecca Shaw, Tulare, CA

Breeder Budjon Farms, Peter Vail & David Jordan, Lomira, WI

PACIFIC EDGE PREMIER DIVA-ET 173602399 (EX-91%)

2-03 2x 305d 16,430 5.3 872 3.8 626

1st senior 3-year-old & Reserve Senior Champion at All-American Jersey Show; and 6th at International Jersey Show.

Sire Hawarden Impuls Premier 67107510

Dam Ratliff Colton Darien-ET 3136709089 (EX-93%)

4-05 2x 305d 13,780 5.4 750 3.9 532

Exhibitor Pacific Edge, Tillamook, OR

Breeder Pacific Edge, Tillamook, OR

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: KILGUS TEQUILA BRIANA-ET 3151203925 (EX-93%)

Exhibitor: Jim & Janet Kappers, Spring Valley, MN // Breeder: Kilgus Dairy, Fairbury, IL

4-Year-Old

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

MORNINGMIST JOEL IVEENA 12438884 CAN (EX-93%)

4-00 2x 305d 20,150 5.3 1060 4.1 834

1st 4-year-old, Senior & Reserve Grand Champion at The Jersey Event; and 1st at International Jersey Show.

Sire Guimo Joel-ET 106797223 CAN

Dam Morningmist Beautiful Iris 271 12438834 CAN (EX-91-CAN)

6-00 2x 337d 22,141 5.4 1199 4.0 893

Exhibitor Vierra Dairy, Hilmar, CA

Breeder James & Cathy Mason, Woodstock, ON

SSF ANDREAS CAMILLA 3134567092 (EX-93%)

4-04 2x 305d 23,100 4.7 1077 3.7 850

1st 4-year-old, Senior & Grand Champion at Royal Winter Fair & Northeast All-Breeds Spring Jersey Show; and 2nd at International Jersey Show.

Sire Sunset Canyon Andreas 117597125

Dam SSF Adam Caylee 3014475932 (EX-93%)

4-05 2x 305d 18,130 5.2 939 3.7 663

Exhibitor Ernest Kueffner & Terri Packard, Boonsboro, MD

Breeder Jennifer Gordon, Warsaw, IN

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: DC COMERICA SASSCEE 67821290 (EX-93%)

Exhibitor: Kash-In Jerseys & Lilah Utterback, Tulare, CA // Breeder: Dale Chugg, Ogden, UT

5-Year-Old

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

RIVER VALLEY COLTON JULIETTE 119993374 (EX-93%)

5-02 2x 305d 17,920 4.7 835 3.4 611

1st 5-year-old & Reserve Senior Champion at International Jersey Show; 1st at The Jersey Event; and 3rd at All-American Jersey Show.

Sire Chilli Action Colton-ET 66738335

Dam Stoney Point Excitation Jamie 115386039 (EX-96%)

6-07 2x 305d 23,160 4.4 1025 3.5 800

Exhibitor Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA

Breeder River Valley Farm, Tremont, IL

STONEY POINT JOEL BAILEY 3143346916 (EX-93%)

4-02 2x 305d 22,030 5.1 1120 3.6 796

1st 5-year-old, Senior & Grand Champion at California Spring Show; and 2nd at International Jersey Show.

Sire Guimo Joel-ET 106797223 CAN

Dam Stony Point Vendetta Bridget (VG-82%)

6-02 2x 305d 17,120 4.6 793 3.6 618

Exhibitor Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, CA

Breeder Ashley Mayer, Taneytown, MD

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: SEACORD HOWACRES TESLA 3139018030 (EX-94%)

Exhibitor: River Valley Farm, Tremont, IL // Breeder: Richard Seacord, Greenwich, NY

Aged Cow

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

EDGELEA TEQUILA SHERATON 7488731 CAN (EX-95%)

4-08 2x 263d 13,465 4.8 651 3.6 489

1st aged cow at International Jersey Show & All-American Jersey Show; and 2nd at Wisconsin Championship Show.

Sire Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET 114816452

Dam Edgelea Reagan Sheesa Sweetheart 7488725

Exhibitor Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI Breeder Joel Bagg, Little Britain, ON

TRIPLE-T-HEATHS GETAWAY TO CANCUN-ET 3128791558 (EX-94%)

4-05 2x 305d 18,540 6.0 1120 3.4 624

1st aged cow, Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion at Western National Jersey Show; and 2nd at International Jersey Show

Sire Rapid Bay Getaway-ET 105499916 CAN

Dam Elliotts Blackstone Charlotte-ET 117946796 (EX-94%)

5-02 2x 305d 23,600 6.2 1454 3.6 844

Exhibitor Natalie & Mia Berry, Sherwood, OR Breeder Triple-T and Michael Heath, North Lewisburg, OH

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: SUGAR BROOK JOEL JEOPARDY 3131983431 (EX-94%)

Exhibitor: Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, CA // Breeder: Vance Spencer & Tori Carter, Troy, PA

Lifetime Production Cow

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

STONEY POINT IMPRESSION BLENDA 118783228 (EX-96%)

8-04 2x 305d 19,490 5.2 1011 3.9 757

1st lifetime production cow, Senior & Reserve Grand Champion at International Jersey Show;

1st and Reserve Senior Champion at The Jersey Event; and 1st at All-American Jersey Show.

Sire Rock Ella Impression-ET 11227649 CAN

Dam Stoney Point Voltage Blast 118158675 (EX-91%)

3-09 2x 305d 17,320 6.2 1067 4.3 742

Exhibitor Vierra Dairy, Hilmar, CA

Breeder Ashley Mayer, Taneytown, MD

TOWNSIDE TEQUILA RESPONSE R 119429152 (EX-95%)

6-10 3x 305d 25,500 5.4 1377 3.7 955

2nd lifetime production cow at International Jersey Show.

Sire Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET 114816452

Dam Townside Respone Reiko 117461192 (EX-94%)

7-00 2x 305d 19,430 5.4 1050 3.6 690

Exhibitor Juniper Farm, Gray, ME

Breeder Townside Jerseys, Wilson, WI

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: LC SUCCESS ABILENE 119762347 (EX-95%)

Exhibitor: Taylor, Erin & Sophie Leach, Linwood, KS // Breeder: Taylor & Erin Leach, Linwood, KS

Junior Best Three Females

S: Chilli Action Colton-ET

D: SV Heaths HGun Corolla-ET (EX-92%)

SCHULTE BROS. Watkins, IA

1st junior best three at International Jersey Show & All-American Jersey Show.

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

VIERRA DAIRY FARMS

Hilmar, CA

2nd junior best three at All-American Jersey Show; and 4th at International Jersey Show

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: ROC-N-ROLL

Mt.

SCHULTE BROS COLTON CHEERIO-ET

SCHULTE BROS COLTON FRANKIE-ET S: Chilli Action Colton-ET

SCHULTE BROS GENTRY CLARABELLE-ET S: Rapid Bay Indiana Gentry-ET

VIERRA CARPE DIEM

S: Sunset Canyon Andreas D: Arethusa Fizz Cabernet-ET (VG-88%)

VIERRA FEMME FATALE S: River Valley Joyride-ET

& Honey Vaden Fern-ET (EX-93%)

VIERRA VIP VERTIGO

S: River Valley Venus VIP-ET D:

Premier Vista (EX-94%)

Senior Best Three Females

STONEY POINT JERSEYS

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: SPRING VALLEY / HEATH JERSEYS Westminster, MD

Produce of Dam

PRODUCE OF RATLIFF COLTON DARIEN (EX-93%)

Breeder – Pacific Edge, Tillamook, OR

1st produce of dam at International Jersey Show.

RESERVE ALL-AMERICAN

PRODUCE OF DISCOVERYS TEQUILA ESCAPE-ET (EX-95%)

Breeder – Discovery Genetics, Ellsworth, WI

2nd produce of dam at International Jersey Show.

 HM ALL-AMERICAN: DISCOVERY GENETICS #2 Ellsworth, WI

PACIFIC EDGE GUNMAN DEVIANT (EX-91%)

PACIFIC EDGE PREMIER DIVA (EX-91%) S: Hawarden Impuls Premier

DISCOVERYS JEDI EMPRESS-ET S: Discoverys Premier Jedi DISCOVERYS FIREMAN EVANESCENCE S: Colton Flame Fireman

PACIFIC EDGE GUNMAN DEVIANT (EX-91%)

S: Rapid Bay Gunman-ET

PACIFIC EDGE PREMIER DIVA (EX-91%)

S: Hawarden Impuls Premier

THE ‘L’ FAMILY AT MOSNANG Cow Family Corner

All-Canadian and All-American recognition, a class winner at the Royal Winter Fair, and a host of other top prizes at major shows in 2022 has made the ‘L’ family, bred by Mosnang Holsteins Ltd., of Rimbey, Alberta, one of the most respected and talked about cow families in the Holstein business today.

Mosnang Holsteins was established in 1980 by Heini and Ruth Hehli who emigrated to Canada from Switzerland a few years earlier. Today, the Hehli’s son, Markus and his wife Amanda and their four children, Wyatt, Adair, Georgia and Sawyer, are active partners in the operation, with Markus handling the daily breeding and management decisions. The family was recently named Alberta Breeder of the Year for 2022 and their herd includes nine ME, 10 EX, 83 VG and 24 GP cows.

The L family has deep roots at Mosnang, tracing back to a 2-year-old Brent daughter that Heini and Ruth bought in 1985 and the Astrologer heifer calf she was carrying. Descending from that is a maternal line of Mosnang bred cows sired by Jock, Tiger Cat, Mathie, Cousteau, and Allen who led to Mosnang Lightning Bolt EX-92-2E 6*. Named ‘Alberta Cow of the Year’ in 2016, this Bolton daughter from an EX-92 dam made over 198,000 lbs. of milk lifetime, and earned one Super 4 award. “Lightning was actually one of our first cows to win a class at an open show when she won the 4-year-old class at the Alberta Dairy Congress in 2012,” recalls Markus. Lightning had two EX and three VG daughters.

The highest scored of these is Mosnang Saloon Liquor EX-94-2E, a now 9-year-old Saloon who has 197,852 lbs. milk lifetime to date and one Super 4 award. “Liquor was our second ever Grand Champion cow, being Grand at Alberta Dairy Congress in 2018, and our first 94-point cow,” says

Markus. She was All-Western Junior 3-YearOld in 2016, Reserve All-Western 4-Year-Old in 2017, and All-Western Super Cow and a member of Mosnang’s first nominated AllCanadian Breeder’s Herd in 2018. Liquor’s lone daughter by High Octane, Mosnang High Octane Liquorice EX90-3E, is 7-year-old and still in the herd. Nominated All-Western Summer Yearling in 2016, she has an EX-95 Solomon, a VG-86 Sidekick at R&F Livestock in Saskatchewan, and heifers by Altitude-Red and Mirand-P.

Liquorice’s daughter, Mosnang Solomon Liquify EX-95, has drawn lots of attention throughout her show career. She completes five generations of Mosnangbred Excellent cows and has a top record of 4-06 2x 351d 39,248 4.5 1746 3.3 1294. As a Summer Yearling in 2018, Liquify was Junior Champion at Alberta Dairy Congress, a class winner at Calgary Spring Show, and third at Westerner Dairy Showcase in Red Deer, AB. Gord Rendle and Ridely Wikkerink of Stanhope-

Wedgwood in BC bought an interest in Liquify as a Junior 2-Year-Old at the 2019 Westerner Dairy Showcase where she was a class winner and Reserve Intermediate Champion, before finishing eight at the Royal Winter Fair. She ended the season being named All-Western Junior 2-YearOld. Canada was in the grips of Covid-19 restrictions in 2020 when Liquify was first Junior 3-Year-Old and Grand Champion at the Westerner Dairy Showcase. “She was our first Grand Champion at Red Deer,” says Markus and would go on to be Reserve Canadian Champion Junior 3-Year-Old that year.

Liquify’s best was still to come. The Kooyman family of Westcoast Holsteins in Chilliwack, BC, had shown as interest in her ever since she was a young cow. In the fall of 2021, they purchased her 2-yearold milking Unix daughter, Mosnang Unix Lipstick VG-89-2YR from the Hehlis. In April 2022, at the Holstein Canada National Convention Show in Saskatoon, SK, Westcoast made a major investment in the L family and purchased Liquify and her full sister, Mosnang Solomon Little Sister, privately before the show. They then purchased Liquify’s February 2022 Avenger daughter in the Convention Sale. Three months later, they added Liquify’s bred heifer by Bridgestone, Mosnang Bridgestone Live Wire VG-87-2YR, to their herd as well.

The Hehli family with Mosnang Solomkon Liquify (EX-95).

Mosnang Lightning Bolt (EX-92-2E 6*), 2016 Alberta Cow of the Year and the foundation of the “L” family at Mosnang.

Mosnang Saloon Liquor was the first EX-94 scored cow for Mosnang Holsteins.

“For us, the L family puts everything together. We milk cows. They have to milk because that is where our paycheck comes from. I show cows because I love it. But it doesn’t change the cow I need in my barn. This family all milks. They do it for a long time and lots of them get to a big lifetime total. The fact that they can do that, and I can also take them to the show really puts together what I want in a cow. People talk about cows being a ‘show cow’ or a ‘barn cow’. To me, a cow is only a show cow because I took her to the show. There shouldn’t be a difference. Not every member of this family shows, but they are all VG or EX cows, and they all make a pile of milk.

MARKUS HEHLI

At the National Convention Show, Lipstick was first Junior 3-Year-Old and Reserve Intermediate Champion, while Little Sister topped the Fall Calf class. Sadly, Little Sister would lose her life in the tragic Western Canadian Classic cattle liner accident in August. Liquify classified 95 points at Westcoast in the summer of 2022. At World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI, Lipstick placed second in her class, while Liquify was third 5-Year-Old.

The 100th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON in November 2022 would prove to be memorable for the L family. Lipstick won the Junior 3-Year-Old class in the National Holstein Show and was HM Intermediate Champion, while Liquify was second 5-Year-Old, and Lipstick’s maternal sister, Live Wire, was sixth Fall Yearling in Milk for Westcoast. Mother and daughters then came together to take second place in the coveted Breeder’s Herd at the Royal. “I thanked the Kooymans for sponsoring my Breeder’s Herd at the Royal,” says a grateful Markus. The joy continued when the Hehlis were announced as runner-up for Overall Premier Breeder of the Holstein Show, another first for them in addition to breeding a Royal class winner.

When the year-end show awards for 2022 were revealed, the L family figured prominently. Lipstick was voted AllCanaidan and Reserve All-American Junior 3-Year-Old and All-Western Intermediate Cow. Liquify was Reserve All-Canadian and HM All-American 5-Year-Old and Reserve All-Western Senior Cow. Live Wire was HM All-Western Junior Cow and nominated

All-Canadian Fall Yearling in Milk. And to top it off, the Mosnang Breeder’s Herd was Reserve All-Canadian.

For the Hehlis, the excitement of breeding a cow family that only continues to get better with each generation has been rewarding. “My favorite thing about this family is that they all have tremendous chest width, but are still extremely dairy. And the all milk like crazy,” says Markus. “That chest width carries all the way through their spring of rib, rumps and udders. They are wide, but dairy, and really long. It is that combination that lets them milk because they have tremendous capacity to take feed in, put milk out, but still have the power to do it for a long time.” He continues, “It has been fun breeding this family because I don’t need to protect them. I can use bulls from both sides of the spectrum. I can use bulls that don’t have much strength or power because it is already there. On the flip side, I can use bulls that maybe are a little coarser because they have that dairyness. I don’t like stacking the same kind of bull generation after generation. I find if you use a different style each generation that actually makes for more consistency.”

The Hehlis still have branches of the L family in their herd. They are flushing and doing IVF on both Liquor and Liquorice, and have pregnancies coming later this year from Dropbox, Detective, and Barolo to name just a few. While it has been hard to sell their best L members, the Hehlis are realistic. “I love showing, and it is a lot of fun, but I still have to justify those expenses to the people at home,” says Markus. “It is

expensive to go to the Royal and Madison, particularly for a young guy like me in Alberta. If I want my animals to go to the big stage, I almost have to sell them to people I know can get them there. I really appreciate Holstein Canada changing the rule so you don’t have to own a member of a Breeder’s Herd anymore as it allowed us to have that entry at the Royal.”

As Markus says, “For us, the L family puts everything together. We milk cows. They have to milk because that is where our paycheck comes from. I show cows because I love it. But it doesn’t change the cow I need in my barn. This family all milks. They do it for a long time and lots of them get to a big lifetime total. The fact that they can do that, and I can also take them to the show really puts together what I want in a cow. People talk about cows being a ‘show cow’ or a ‘barn cow’. To me, a cow is only a show cow because I took her to the show. There shouldn’t be a difference. Not every member of this family shows, but they are all VG or EX cows, and they all make a pile of milk.”

The L family has set a lot of ‘firsts’ for the Hehli family, with each generation stepping it up another notch. It will be exciting to watch what the future holds for this family, at both the Hehli operation and beyond!

By Bonnie Cooper

This article appeared in its original form in the recent Spring 2023 issue of the BC Holstein News, and is presented here edited with a few updates.

Mosnang Solomon Liquify (EX-95) was Reserve All-Canadian & HM All-American 5-Year-Old in 2022. Mosnang Unix Lipstick (VG-89-2Y), Liquify’s daughter, was All-Canadian & Reserve All-American Junior 3-Year-Old in 2022.

Mosnang Bridgestone Live Wire (VG-87-2YR) was Nominated All-Canadian Milking Yearling and HM All-West Junior Cow in 2022.

ALL-CANADIAN HOLSTEIN CONTEST 2022

Holstein Canada is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 All-Canadian Holstein, Red & White Holstein, and Junior contests. This was the second year that Holstein Canada sponsored and organized the All-Canadian contest after taking it over from the Holstein Journal, who founded and conducted the competition from 1942 through 2019. Several enhancements and changes were made to the contest in 2022. All animals who showed at a Holstein Canada recognized Show in Canada were eligible to enter. The Red & White contest was expanded to 12 Classes (formerly six) giving more Red & White animals recognition. This year also marks a first for Holstein Canada, which also hosted the All-Canadian Junior competition, formerly known as the All-Canadian 4-H. All 4-H and Jeunes Ruraux members were invited to submit their Holstein project to the contest. The 4-H/Jeunes Ruraux members did not need to own the animal. Just like last year, there was no Nominating Committee or nomination process. Instead, 21 judges were invited and responsible to evaluate all of the entries submitted by exhibitors via the AssistExpo program, and casting their votes “online” for their top choices. Judges ranked animals in each Class from first to sixth – first (All-Canadian), second (Reserve AllCanadian), third (Honourable Mention), and four, five and six (nominated). Points were assigned for each vote, ultimately determining the nominees and winners. No judge was permitted to vote in a Class in which an animal he/she owned in 2022 was entered.

JUDGES: Selecting the 2022 All-Canadian Holstein, Red & White and Junior nominees and winners were: Mélanie Boulet, Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse, QC; Pierre

Boulet, Montmagny, QC; Scott Brethet, Tottenham, ON; Brian Carscadden, Fergus, ON; Mike Duckett, Rudolph, WI; Aaron Eaton, Marietta, NY; Dominic Fortier, Saint-Christophe- d’Arthabaska, QC; Steve Fraser, Fergus, ON; Markus Hehli, Rimbey, AB; Joël Lepage, Amqui, QC; Kenton Lindenbach, Balgonie, SK; Kevin McGriskin, Melancthon, ON; Callum McKinven, Canton-de-Hatley, QC; Barclay Phoenix, Uxbridge, ON; Joel Phoenix, Cannington, ON; Kyle Rivington, Carp, ON; Jeff Stephens, Troy, ON; Paul Trapp, Taylor, WI; Garry Vanderpost, Saskatoon, SK; Blair Weeks, Pleasant Valley, PE and Ridley Wikkerink, Cobble Hill, BC.

ENTRIES: 2022 marked a return to a slightly more normal exhibition season, after two chaotic years caused by COVID-19, to the delight of exhibitors from across the country! The names of Holstein exhibitors who reside in seven Canadian provinces and nine states of the United States are found in the final list of All-Canadian winners and nominees.

ALL-CANADIAN HOLSTEIN CONTEST: A total of 216 entries were submitted (201 individuals and 15 groups), with entry numbers ranging from seven to 13 in each Class. 54 different bulls sired a nominee in the Holstein Classes.

LEADING SIRE: In the Holstein competition, Walnutlawn Sidekick is the leading sire. His 10 nominated daughters, the most in the contest, captured three Honourable Mention awards. Following closely behind in second place is Croteau Lesperron Unix whose eight nominated daughters garnered two All-Canadian, three Reserve and one Honourable Mention prizes.

LEADING BREEDERS: This year, three breeders share pole position in terms of the number of nominations, each holding

five nominations + one group nomination. We have Dean Karn from Woodstock, ON., with the prefix Karnview who wins one All- Canadian prize as well as two Reserve titles including one for his Junior Breeders’ herd. There is also Ferme JeanPaul Petitclerc et fils from Saint-Basile, QC., with the Petitclerc prefix, which won an Honourable Mention award. Finally, Ferme Jacobs of Cap-Santé, QC., with the prefix Jacobs, gets an All-Canadian, one Reserve, three Honourable Mention prizes in addition to leaving with the AllCanadian title for its Breeders Herd.

ALL-CANADIAN RED & WHITE CONTEST There were 63 entries in the competition. Class sizes ranged up to nine animals. Nineteen different bulls sired the 55 nominees.

LEADING SIRES: Mr Blondin WarriorRed-ET, whose eleven nominated daughters seized four All-Canadian, two Reserve and three Honourable Mention awards, is sharing the leading sire status among all R&W with Riverdown Unstopabull. “Unstopabull” has one All-Canadian, three Reserve and two Honourable Mentions to his credit.

LEADING BREEDER: This year’s leading breeders of All-Canadian Red & Whites are Kozak Holsteins Ltd., New Sarepta, Alta. and Ferme Blondin, Saint-Placide, QC, whose prefixes Kozak and Blondin appear on one All-Canadian winner and one Nominee each.

ALL-CANADIAN JUNIOR CONTEST: There were 40 entries for the come back edition of this competition from three provinces. Class sizes ranged up to 10 animals.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE 2022 ALL-CANADIAN WINNERS! Holstein Canada

SUMMER CALF

SPRING CALF

WINTER CALF

ALL-CANADIAN

BLONDIN LEGEND LINDA

Ferme Blondin, JP Proulx, JM Valley Holstein , Stéphane Gendreau

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

MAPEL WOOD DOORMAN TREASURE

Gary K. Lintvedt & Matt Lintvedt

HM ALL-CANADIAN

PETITCLERC LAMBDA ADMIR

Ferme Jean-Paul Petitclerc et Fils, M. Hawbaker & Tenridge Cattle

NOMINATED

Karnview Alligator Magic, Bay Holsteins, Karnview Farms Inc. & Mauranne Hébert

Hollowbrook-I Analyst Blexy, Joel Phoenix, Matthew

Forestell, T & L Cattle Ltd.

Winright Crushabull Aldean, Brian Joseph Enright

FALL CALF

ALL-CANADIAN

REPA DRH ASHBY JENNIDREAM

Velthuis Farms Ltd.

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

LORMARR LEA ALLEYOOP SWISH

Dalton J. Faris

HM ALL-CANADIAN

HUGHES HILL UNSTOPABULL HOPE

Cobequid Holsteins

NOMINATED

Laforstar Fantastic Denver, Hannah E. Coller

Reyncrest D Less Is More, Reyncrest Farm

Winright Solomon Winter, Brian Joseph Enright

ALL-CANADIAN

LOA-DE-MEDE LAMBDA DIXIE

Loa-de-Mede Farms Ltd.

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

HODGLYNN ALLIGATOR HONEYPOT

Agriber Societa Agricola Srl, Beckridge Holsteins, Oscar & Eric Dupasquier, Quality Holsteins

HM ALL-CANADIAN

HODGLYNN ALONGSIDE HEALER

Ferme Cerpolait SENC, Ferme Duhibou Inc. & Ferme Fortale Holstein Inc.

NOMINATED

Petitclerc Tatoo Alfonso, Ferme Jean-Paul Petitclerc et Fils

Clarkvalley Certified Warrior, Jim Butler

Ebybrook Allday Lemmy, Clarkvalley Holsteins & Pierre Boulet

SUMMER YEARLING

ALL-CANADIAN

KARNVIEW HANIKO JULIET

Jim Butler

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

KENTVILLE DOC VANCOUVER

Brian Joseph Enright, Jaquemet Holsteins & Riverdown Holsteins

HM ALL-CANADIAN

MS TANG DOORMAN ADEQUATE-ET

Velthuis Farms Ltd.

NOMINATED

Extramile Loophole Sidekick, Jerimah Lungwitz, Mike & Allen Berry

Lehoux Victor Topage, B. Lehoux et Fils Inc.

Chakelburg Believe Possible, Weeksdale Holsteins, Tim & Sharyn Abbott, Mike & Julie Duckett, Matt & Sarah Hawbaker

SPRING YEARLING

ALL-CANADIAN

COBEQUID TATOO RIDDLES

R & F Livestock Inc.

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

GO-SHO REMEDYS REMINISCE-ET

David Schmocker, Go-Sho Cattle Co

HM ALL-CANADIAN

MILKSOURCE TSTRM TANBARK-ET

Brian Joseph Enright & Riverdown Holsteins

NOMINATED

Petitclerc Lambda Bilbo, Ferme Fortale Holstein Inc., Ferme Jean-Paul Petitclerc et Fils Inc. & Tenridge Cattle

Juniper Unix Davina, Juniper Farm

Karnview Genie Rozella, Ronald Grandy

ALL-CANADIAN

BELMORAL KAMASUTRA MASTER

Agriber Societa Agricola Srl, Beckridge Holsteins, Marcello Ladina & Quality Holsteins

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

KARNVIEW WARRIOR ALASKA

Kenlee Philips

HM ALL-CANADIAN

KENTVILLE CHIEF BODACIOUS

Barclay Phoenix, Keaton Phoenix & Kentville Holsteins

NOMINATED

Micheret Noela Legend, Ferme Micheret Inc. , Ferme Roger Levesque Inc. & Jean-Pierre Manseau

Karnview Gunshow Chief Beyonce, Karnview Farms Inc. & Tyler Gunby

Budjon-Vail Dlam Andover-ET, Jim Butler

WINTER YEARLING

WINTER MILKING YRL

FALL MILKING YRL

ALL-CANADIAN

KINGSWAY ALLIGATOR A TWIX

Velthuis Farms Ltd.

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

MS THUNDERSTORM ETERNITY-ET

La Femme Fatale

HM ALL-CANADIAN

BECKRIDGE LASVEGAS MIRAGE

Agriber Societa Agricola Srl, Beckridge Holsteins & Quality Holsteins

NOMINATED

Riverdown Sidekick Abrittany, Riverdown Holsteins

Betley Unstp Lionize-Red-ET, Westcoast Holsteins

Kingsway Denver George, Kingsway Farms

SUMMER JR 2-YR-OLD

ALL-CANADIAN

DAPPLEDALE DATELINE FLINT

R & F Livestock Inc.

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

HODGLYNN UNIX DIOR

Crackholm Holsteins & Ferme Jacobs Inc.

HM ALL-CANADIAN

JACOBS LAMBDA LASSY

Kentville Holsteins & T & L Cattle Ltd.

NOMINATED

Brenland Sidekick Delaney, Brenland Holsteins

Petitclerc Impression Astoria, Ferme Jean-Paul Petitclerc et Fils Inc.

Petitclerc Impression Alioth, Ferme Jean-Paul Petitclerc et Fils Inc.

SPRING 2-YR-OLD

ALL-CANADIAN

MABEL HANDSOME ALLELUIA

Jim Butler

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

SMYGWATYS ALLIGATOR RAINDROP

Elmvue Farm

HM ALL-CANADIAN

JACOBS ALLIGATOR LORELLA

Ferme Gillette Inc., Ferme Jacobs Inc. & T-Wave Holsteins

NOMINATED

Mile View Shelley of Helmcrest, Chad Ryan & T & L Cattle Ltd.

Kozak Warrior Bombshell Red, R & F Livestock Inc. & William H Schilling

Mosnang Bridgestone Live Wire, Westcoast Holsteins

WINTER 2-YR-OLD

ALL-CANADIAN

KAMPS-RX APPLEB AVERY-ET

Elmvue Farm

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

KIKO DISCJOCKEY LAYLA 1830

Crackholm Holsteins & Ferme Jacobs Inc.

HM ALL-CANADIAN

SIGNATURE UNIX ALINA

Kingsway Farms & Velthuis Farms Ltd.

NOMINATED

Hilrose Moovin Adelina-Red, Hodglynn Holsteins, Jim & Joel Phoenix & McCallum Farms

Elegance Mirand Amazon, Lindsay Bowen, Kevin J

Doeberiener & Adam Clark

Skycrest Sidekick Nailpolish, Frank & Diane Borba

ALL-CANADIAN

RED OAK SWIFT JACKIE

Brian Carscadden, Ferme Blondin, Hodglynn Holsteins, Matthew Forestell &Trentward Farms

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

TOLAMIKA DIAMONDBACK BLAINE

Blondin Sires & Ferme Blondin

HM ALL-CANADIAN

SANDYRAE SIDEKICK INTRIGUE

Ferme Yvon Sicard & Pierre Boulet

NOMINATED

Belcher Master Aggie, Ferme Ralston SENC.

Clarkes Dempsey Link, Ferme Yvon Sicard & Pierre Boulet

Winright Sidekick Safari, Ferme Jean-Paul Petitclerc et Fils Inc.

ALL-CANADIAN

C V F KING DOC SUNSET

Dalton J. Faris

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

DESNETTE CHERRY LAMBDA

Ferme Fortale Holstein Inc. & Ferme Intense Inc.

HM ALL-CANADIAN

KEN-AM GC DIGIT

Comestar Holstein

NOMINATED

Howard-View Crsbul Discodancer, Howard-Haven

Holsteins & Howard-View Holsteins

Berautec Sideckik Fameuse, Ferme Ralston SENC.

Blayjoy Douglas Amina, Adam Clarke & Ferme Yvon Sicard

FALL 2-YR-OLD

JUNIOR 3-YR-OLD

SENIOR 3-YR-OLD

ALL-CANADIAN

ROSEMARY UNIX GOLDIE

Jim Butler

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

GLENIRVINE UNIX SALLY

Milk Source LLC

HM ALL-CANADIAN

LOOKOUT BURNING IT UP RED

Elitehaven Genetics & Lookout Holsteins

NOMINATED

Raypien Unix Adele, Agriber Societa Agricola Srl, Beckridge

Holsteins & Quality Holsteins

Budjon-Vail Ub Skittles-Red, Blondin Sires & Ferme Blondin

Sco-Lo Devour Foxie-ET, Hodglynn Holsteins & Kingsway

Farms

4-YR-OLD

ALL-CANADIAN

OAK-RIDGE-K GCHIP TURBO

Ransom-Rail & Milk Source LLC

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

JACOBS UNIX BRANDINA

Attaboy Holstein, Crackholm Holsteins & Ferme Jacobs Inc.

HM ALL-CANADIAN

JACOBS AVALANCHE BRADLY

Glamourview - Iager & Walton

NOMINATED

Boulet Jacoby Cortina, Best Nord Holstein, Ferme Beaudoin & Pierre Boulet

Lindenright Devour Movember, Jim Butler

Quality Solomon Frotastic, Agriber Societa Agricola Srl, Beckridge Holsteins & Quality Holsteins

ALL-CANADIAN

MOSNANG UNIX LIPSTICK

Westcoast Holsteins

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

PIERSTEIN DEMPSEY LEXI

Pierre Boulet

HM ALL-CANADIAN

CRESTOMERE SIDEKICK VALKYRIE

Crestomere Holsteins, Mosnang Holsteins Ltd., Stanhope Dairy Farm Ltd. & Wedgwood Holsteins

NOMINATED

Hodglynn Victor Lola, Hodglynn Holsteins & Little Star Holsteins

Westcoast Sidekick Prude, Westcoast Holsteins

Wendon Emilio Fine, Wendon Holsteins

5-YR-OLD

ALL-CANADIAN

JACOBS HIGH OCTANE BABE

Ferme Jacobs Inc.

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

MOSNANG SOLOMON LIQUIFY

Westcoast Holsteins

HM ALL-CANADIAN

HARVDALE MERIDIAN CHERISH

R & F Livestock Inc.

NOMINATED

MS Angel Deja-ET, Blondin Sires & Ferme Blondin

Wendon Bsd Windbrook Merry, Jim Butler

Bernadale Doorman Ghost, Ferme Yvon Sicard & Pierre

Boulet

ALL-CANADIAN

BLONDIN RD UNSTOPABULL MAPLE

Kevin J Doeberiner, William H Schilling & Lindsay Bowen and R & F Livestock Inc.

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

SHANALTA UNSTOPABULL REANNA

Elmvue Farm

HM ALL-CANADIAN

ULMAR SIDEKICK EVA

Agriber Societa Agricola Srl, Beckridge Holsteins, Oscar & Eric Dupasquier, Pfister Dairy & Quality Holsteins

NOMINATED

Belmoral Apple Crisp Nediva, Jim Butler

MS Crushabull Carolina-ET, Jim Butler

Lo-Pine-Va Lady Crush, Chip Savage, Savage-Leigh

MATURE COW

ALL-CANADIAN

ERROLEA AVALANCHE BRAZIL

Errolea Holsteins & Hodglynn Holsteins

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

HICKLEE ARMANI ARIEL

Adrian & Megan Franken, Cameron Hickling

HM ALL-CANADIAN

CARPSVIEW ARMANI VELVET-ET

Elmvue Farm

NOMINATED

Underground Adeline, Eaton Holsteins & GlamourviewIager & Walton

Benbie High Octane Ciara, Benbie Holsteins Ltd.

Weeksdale Bradnick Delauney, Weeksdale Holsteins Inc.

LONGTIME PRODUCTION SENIOR BREEDER’S HERD

ALL-CANADIAN

FERME JACOBS INC.

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

MOSNANG HOLSTEINS

HM ALL-CANADIAN

WEEKSDALE HOLSTEINS

NOMINATED

Ferme Pierre Boulet

Quality Holsteins

ALL-CANADIAN

VINBERT KINGBOY BIRDY

Ferme Belgarde Inc., Ferme Silvercrest Inc. & Ferme Vinbert Inc.

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

SICY GOLDWYN ARMANIE

Ferme Yvon Sicard & Ghyslain Demers

HM ALL-CANADIAN

UPPER CANADA ATWOOD DELIGHT

Kingsway Farms

NOMINATED

Curr-Vale Apple A la Mode, Jonh H. Jr. & Colleen Currie

Idee Windbrook Lynzi, Frank A. & Diane Borba, JM Valley Holstein, Richard W. & Shannon Allyn & Stéphane Gendreau

Mapleley Goldwyn Julia, Elitehaven Genetics, Frank & Diane Borba, Gerald Todd &Lookout Holsteins

R&W SPRING CALF

Benbie Holsteins

JUNIOR BREEDER’S HERD

ALL-CANADIAN

KINGSWAY FARMS

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

KARNVIEW FARMS INC.

HM ALL-CANADIAN

RIVERDOWN HOLSTEINS

NOMINATED

Ferme Jean-Paul Petitclerc et Fils

JM Valley Holstein

Belmoral Farms

R&W WINTER CALF

R&W SUMMER CALF

ALL-CANADIAN

KIRKLEA JORDY PISTACHIO

Brian Joseph Enright & Hamming Holsteins Ltd.

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

MALIC ALTITUDE ALEX-ANNE

Ferme Malic & Ponderosa Holsteins

HM ALL-CANADIAN

MALIC ALTITUDE SOFIA

Ferme Malic & Ponderosa Holsteins

NOMINATED

Heavenly-I Warrior Red Satin, Gerardo & Jose Gonzalez, Heavenly Genetics, MB Luckylady Farm, Select Farm & Export Services Inc.

Cobequid Altitude California, Cricker’s Creamery

R&W FALL CALF

ALL-CANADIAN

SMYGWATYS AFTER PARTY WARRIOR

Hamming Holsteins Ltd.

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

ON-THE-LINE WARI SHAMRA-RED

Chad & Amy Ryan & T&L Cattle Ltd.

HM ALL-CANADIAN

UP-RIDGE ANALYST MAGNIFICENT

Up-Ridge Holsteins

NOMINATED

Liberty-Gen Applesauce, Ballyclare & Malden Valley Farms Ltd.

Cobequid Unstopabull H Knott, Cobequid Holsteins

ALL-CANADIAN

OURWAY STARS N STRIPES-RED

Rick Allyn, Duane Gibbs & Corey Lein

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

BELMORAL WAR LORDE

Belmoral Farms Ltd.

HM ALL-CANADIAN

CAMPHOLS WARRIOR CLAIM

Ferme L. Campbell et Fils Inc.

NOMINATED

Kozak Warrior Red Blaze P, Ells’ Dairy Farm ltd, Kozak Holsteins ltd, Orville O. Schmidt, R & F Livestock Inc.

Prettyriver Revere Patina, Evan Stanley & Pretty River Holsteins

Crackholm Atomic Red Ribbon, Crackholm Holsteins

ALL-CANADIAN

KARNVIEW RED ROCKET P

Up-Ridge Holsteins

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

MS-AOL REALIST-RED-ET

Allarway Holsteins & Sunny Terrace Holsteins

HM ALL-CANADIAN

KRESS-HILL SPARKLE-RED-ET

Westcoast Holsteins

NOMINATED

Blondin Stars Allie-Red, Royal-Cut Genetics

Westcoast Unstop Ginger, Matt Lange & Quality Holsteins

Sr Luxor Toffee-Red, Jay S Robertson & Keaton Phoenix

R&W SUMMER YEARLING

R&W SPRING YEARLING

R&W WINTER YEARLING

ALL-CANADIAN

LUCKY LUXOR RED-ROSE

Pierre Boulet & R & F Livestock Inc.

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

LELLAVAN ALTITUDE FYRE RED

T & L Cattle Ltd.

ALL-CANADIAN

HOLZER WARRIOR PRINCESS

Westcoast Holsteins

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

RIVERDOWN UNSTOPABULL ASCAMPER

Riverdown Holsteins

HM ALL-CANADIAN

WESTCOAST LUXOR RIPPLE P

London Dairy Farms

R&W MILKING YEARLING

R&W SUM & SPR 2-YR-OLD

ALL-CANADIAN

WAYBRU ANALYST’S ALLURE-RED

William H Schilling

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

BETLEY UNSTP LIONIZE-RED-ET

Westcoast Holsteins

ALL-CANADIAN

KOZAK WARRIOR BOMBSHELL RED

R & F Livestock Inc. & William H Schilling

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

INTENSE DEVOUR GORGEOUS

Ferme Intense inc. & Pierre Boulet

HM ALL-CANADIAN

D-RAY ANALYST JOYDIQUOI

D-Ray Holstein & Ferme Milibro Inc.

ALL-CANADIAN

HILROSE MOOVIN ADELINA-RED

Hodglynn Holsteins, Jim & Joel Phoenix & McCallum Farms

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

GLAUSTAR MAJESTIC ALTITUDE RED

Glaustar Holsteins & Lookout Holsteins

HM ALL-CANADIAN

KERNDT STUMP-R STELLA-RED

Sarah Hill

NOMINATED

Kingsway Mirand Avocado-PP, Kingsway Farms

Vale-O-Skene Unstopabul Sadie, Cedarshade Holsteins & Vale-O-Skene Holsteins

ALL-CANADIAN

LOOKOUT BURNING IT UP RED

Elitehaven Genetics & Lookout Holsteins

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

PREMIUM APPLE CRISP LILLY-RED

Juniper Farm Inc.

HM ALL-CANADIAN

BUDJON-VAIL UB SKITTLES-RED

Blondin Sires & Ferme Blondin

NOMINATED

Wedgwood Unstopabull Hope, Stanhope Dairy Farm Ltd. & Wedgwood Holsteins

Wendon Jordy Clear, Wendon Holsteins

Frankstyle Apple Crisp June, Frankstyle Holstein Inc. & Pierre Boulet

R&W SR 3 & 4-YR-OLD

R&W 5, MATURE & PROD

ALL-CANADIAN

BLONDIN RD UNSTOPABULL MAPLE

Kevin J Doeberiner, William H Schilling & Lindsay Bowen and R & F Livestock Inc.

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

MS RANSOM-RAIL BETH-RED-ET

Ransom Rail, Milk Source & Laurie Fischer

HM ALL-CANADIAN

SHANALTA UNSTOPABULL REANNA

Elmvue Farm

NOMINATED

Milksource Tantrum-Red-ET, Milk Source LLC

K-Hurst Jordy Denali-Red, Blondin Sires, Clarkvalley

Holsteins, Fairbanks, Ferme Blondin & Pierre Boulet

Chubanna Lucky Duck, Agriber Societa Agricola Srl & Quality

Holsteins

ALL-CANADIAN

ANTIA ABSOLUTE JOLINE

Milk Source LLC

RESERVE ALL-CANADIAN

WIL-O-MAR DIAMNDBK ROSE-RED

Elmvue Farm

HM ALL-CANADIAN

ETEL EMMY BAILEY RED

Ferme Etel Holstein

NOMINATED

Jolibois Absolute Fantasy, Ferme Rolandale

Jolibois Fatal Addiction, Ferme Rolandale

Budjon-Vail-Hp Chris-Red-ET, Ferme Ralston & Lookout

Holsteins

YDLI’S CLASS 1 ALUMNI SHARE THE IMPACTTHREE DECADES LATER

By Laura Holtzinger

Recently I saw a roster of the Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI) Class 1 alumni. Knowing that my parents were members of that initial 1994-1995 class, as I identified their names, I was wowed by how many others jumped out at me, as industry and global trailblazers. The list consists of agriculturalists from across the country, who have achieved prolific resumes as progressive farmers, world-renowned breeders, business professionals, and influential community, government, and industry representatives.

Each of the 100 Class 1 YDLI alumni have noteworthy careers, valuable insight, and unique stories, and I spoke to a cross section of the class, to illustrate both the common themes and the diversity of the applicants, and what YDLI has helped them achieve.

What is YDLI?

YDLI is a leadership program developed by The Holstein Foundation, for young adults ages 22-45, and is not exclusive to Holstein enthusiasts. The program runs over a one-year period, and consists of three phases. The first phase involves a three-day event, with speakers, interactive training sessions, and time to strategize and network with industry experts. “The sessions and conversations include

interpersonal communications, growth mindset, advocacy, community and industry involvement, influence, and embracing change.” (Holstein Foundation) The attendees are given instructions for “homework” tasks that are to be executed and implemented throughout the year, followed by another three-day, interactive event.

Participant Backgrounds

Most of the participants’ beginnings were on small, family dairy farms, across the United States. Not surprisingly, they were active in their 4-H clubs, FFA, judging teams, breed associations, junior advisory committees, church activities, and community groups.

Many attended agricultural colleges, to pursue dairy and animal science majors. Others, like Kathleen O’Keefe, chose to expand their education beyond their farm background. She majored in Art History at Northwestern University, “loved it and wouldn’t change a thing,” but knew by her junior year, when her friends were discussing their exciting, tropical spring break plans, while hers included a strong desire to be home clipping for classification, that she wanted to return to the dairy industry.

Others began farming immediately after high school, taking on the responsibility of

the farm, either from or with their families, early in their careers.

Motivations to attend Class I

I gathered information from about 20 alumni, and among the group were these common themes:

• The applicants learned of the program through print such as Hoard’s Dairyman or Holstein materials, or word of mouth.

• This program appealed to them because it was so unique; the industry’s first personal and professional development program of its kind. The potential for leadership growth and making connections made it especially compelling.

• The candidates were intrigued, and not exactly sure what to expect.

• There was significant interest in the program, and the application process was intense. Regardless of their age, background, or stage of career at that point, the applicants all were uncertain they would be selected, and were thrilled when they were.

• They were eager to incorporate their learnings into their farms, businesses, leadership roles, and communities.

Cowsmopolitan’s own Kathleen O’Keefe was full of excitement, faxing in her application and letters of recommendation. “I wanted to attend so badly. I loved school, learning, training –sign me up, I love that stuff. I took it very seriously. Herds were more homogeneous then, with less overlap of breeds, so it was a unique offering in that it wasn’t just for Holstein enthusiasts.”

“When it came to fruition, I was eager to sign up,” echoed Jill Nelson. “There was a lot of interest in the program, which was limited to 100 attendees, and I was very honored to be selected, especially being so young at the time.”

“Everyone was talking about it and hoped to be accepted,” recalls Tim Baumgartner. “It was one of the most unique opportunities

Participants gathered in Tampa, FL in 1994 for the inaugural Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI).

“I’m really grateful for YDLI because it provided me insight and guidance that my peers might have gotten from a position in a support industry or other company, but since I worked with family this was a very valuable experience. Being an independent farmer feels without support some days, and I gained it through YDLI. They invested a lot of energy and thought into developing a great program, with high-quality speakers, media training, a lot of networking, and producers from different parts of the country. I remember thinking ‘this is high-end stuff.’ It was focused on us the people, instead of production; on us being stronger leaders and more prepared professionals. This was the first time I was exposed to professional development in adulthood, and YDLI allowed me to feel like I was keeping pace with other industry professionals.”

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ever offered to young dairy enthusiasts.”

Kyle Knutson felt really honored to be selected. “I barely made the age requirement, wasn’t quite out of college yet, and – besides judging collegiately – I didn’t feel that my resume was impressive then. I wasn’t from a well-known farm, didn’t have a recognizable last name; I just always loved cattle. It’s neat to be a part of the first year of a program that, almost 30 years later, continues to be impactful. I still think of fun activities and interesting exercises that we did, and the relationships forged there. It was impactful that even established people were seeking to improve and become a better leader.”

Bonnie and John Mohr felt that the program was “an innovative idea,” and “sounded like a great chance to learn about what others were doing, in the same fields,” and to “be a part of a culture of ‘future thinking’.”

Many, like Kate Geppert, were eager to “build a broad network of knowledge, friendships, and involvements,” and interested in the speakers and leaders. “To me, so many of them were stars in the dairy industry and I was really looking forward to listening and learning from them. I still remember one of our speakers – Emory Austin. I purchased one of her cassettes –yes, it was the dark ages! – of her speeches and listened to it for many years.”

Mark Crave was among those that felt YDLI provided training that otherwise may not have been received by returning to the farm post-academia. “I’m really grateful for YDLI because it provided me insight and guidance that my peers might have gotten from a position in a support industry or other company, but since I worked with family this was a very valuable experience. Being an independent farmer feels without support some days, and I gained it through YDLI. They invested a lot of energy and thought into developing a great program, with high-quality speakers, media training, a lot of networking, and producers from different parts of the country. I

remember thinking ‘this is high-end stuff.’ It was focused on us the people, instead of production; on us being stronger leaders and more prepared professionals. This was the first time I was exposed to professional development in adulthood, and YDLI allowed me to feel like I was keeping pace with other industry professionals.”

“The opportunity to learn how to network, grow, and communicate well” was what motivated Mark Rueth to apply. He had been on the road fitting full-time, yearround back then, and since YDLI is in February, it was at a good time of year to get away.“We got to broaden our horizons, learn new skills, and take a next-levelup approach. If you’re open-minded and try to take it all in, you’re going to grow and develop more. It’s fun to look back and see who all was there, and how successful people have been, and how much networking and growth happened at YDLI.”

Paul Trapp’s then-boss at ABS, Ed Peck, had suggested he apply. “The program seemed appealing, and I was excited to meet people from across the country. The industry can sometimes be a lonely industry, and seeing the passion in others helps fuel my passion too. Always ask questions, whether it’s judging, showing. There are a lot of helpful people in our industry, just ask.”

Marilyn and Duane Hershey had also been encouraged to apply. They had already been farming together for about 10 years, and were active in several organizations, but “this was the cream of the crop, and a

powerhouse group!”

Kevin Holtzinger, who had been farming for about 15 years by then, was pulled by a “growing passion for the Holstein registered business, and excitement about the group of people they were seeking, and the program they had created.”

“YDLI sounded like a great way to expand on leadership ability, and it absolutely was. It motivated me to become more involved in local and state Holstein, and other ag interests, and more recently local politics. There were tremendous speakers, who were relatable, and focused on public speaking and interpersonal skills. I took a lot away from it. Surround yourself with good people because attitudes are contagious. I’m a strong believer in ‘good people doing good things makes a great community,’ and having that camaraderie from other breeders around the country was invaluable. And, Florida in the wintertime sounded nice!”

The event, held in Tampa that year, provided a “great chance to travel,” said Kyle Knutson.

For the numerous Midwestern participants, attending a conference in Florida in February was a relief from the severe cold. Peter Coyne remembers that it was 17 below zero in Minnesota the evening before the event. He had needed to pick up protein from the mill, but the truck wouldn’t start. When it was all said and done, he recalls “It was after 1:00 am, and I was frozen. We flew just a few hours later, and it was 83 degrees in Tampa.”

“

They didn’t only give you a speech, but also taught you how to tell a story, and think really deeply – this involved highly emotional topics, and conversations about how to make a speech last. How do you get the group to hear what you say, and catch the finer points – it was really impactful. And they were so generous with their time! They traveled there, for a group of young people, really with no expectation of what they’d get back. Icons like Select Sires’ legend Dick Chichester sat at tables and around the pool with us; that wasn’t part of the class, but was part of the learning.”

PETER COYNE ON THE YDLI PRESENTERS

Coyne’s fond memories of his YDLI experience include when he and other attendees “drove up to North Florida Holsteins, and Don Bennink welcomed a group of young knuckleheads and greeted us like we were royalty. It was neat. We made a few other visits too, and had a lot of fun down there!”

Coyne marveled about how dynamic the presenters were. “They didn’t only give you a speech, but also taught you how to tell a story, and think really deeply – this involved highly emotional topics, and conversations about how to make a speech last. How do you get the group to hear what you say, and catch the finer points – it was really impactful. And they were so generous with their time! They traveled there, for a group of young people, really with no expectation of what they’d get back. Icons like Select Sires’ legend Dick Chichester sat at tables and around the pool with us; that wasn’t part of the class, but was part of the learning.”

Crave shared a similar memory of these greats’ behavior resonating with him. “There were board members and impressive breeders at dinner, and ABS pioneer Bob Walton asked if he could sit at our table. ‘Of course!’ He asked us all about ourselves, didn’t talk about himself at all, and I really learned a lot by observing him.”

“YDLI was a super resource to help push our limits a bit, and to consider and work through methods to manage the difficulties and conversations that we (as farmers) so often have to have,” said Coyne. “Any time you’re in a leadership position, there’s a lot of times that it’s not easy, which can be really frustrating, really hard. What would one of those people who spoke to us at YDLI do right now? How would my classmates handle it? There are times you have to step back and reflect, and YDLI was certainly important.”

Being prepared to debate hot topics and intelligently defend dairy methods were vitally important skills, including because this was when BST was making its debut, and PETA was hot on its tail. This was also “moving into the time of needing more people on the farm, not just ‘a family operation’ – everything was really changing at a high rate of speed,” elaborated Coyne.

As a result of these controversies, Karen Cramer was among those serving as a liaison through PA Farm Bureau, helping communicate with and through area farmers affected by media struggles. Already farming, mentoring, and serving on the dairy promotion committee and in other local leadership roles several years prior, Cramer’s primary motivation for attending YDLI was the emphasis on advocating. “If you wanted to learn how to be a more positive advocate, that’s where you needed to be.”

Cramer’s interests always included becoming a better educator, public speaker, tour host; that’s what she was doing already, and YDLI provided knowledge and tools that helped “ensure we were all presenting to the best of our abilities.”

Peggy and John Sparrgrove, who also were and continue to be active in dairy promotion, including by hosting farm open houses, bringing calves to schools, and interacting with the public at shows, shared this eagerness “to learn better ways

to communicate the stories of ag to the consumers.”

“We are always going to need and use leadership skills, and the ability to educate and advocate,” said Cramer. “As long as we’re living, we should be learning, and anytime we can benefit ourselves and others, we should. I learned more about me through the program, too, and how to better myself and those who work with me.”

O’Keefe echoes this appreciation for the fresh perspective that YDLI offered. “Those days farmers were a little behind the message, and it was a highlight of the class for me, to have access to the excellent presenters, and the quality of discussions, varied opinions, and how to coherently express your opinion about a wide range of political, policy-driven topics.”

“There was pent-up demand and enthusiasm for this kind of program,” believes Pete Kappelman. “The room filled from the front to the back everyone was so eager, and when a presenter asked for a volunteer, about 90 of the 100 raised their hands.”

Lasting impacts of YDLI

When Jill Nelson attended YDLI, she was fresh out of college, working her first post-college job with ABS, had just begun dating her now-husband, and knew she wanted to be farming. There weren’t many women back then who were in the farming and leadership roles she desired to be, and her YDLI experience gave her confidence that she “belongs, and could have a career in the industry outside of an office job.”

“Other people there were 15 years older and well-established, and connecting with movers and shakers of the industry really encouraged me. Networking with the people I met there, that I’ve gotten to be great friends with and can still reach out to; it’s not always what you know but who you know. Every person is a resource and having that community is invaluable; a network of fantastic, forward-thinking

leaders, who challenge and encourage each other.”

Nelson continued, “Back then, there wasn’t much media training, so learning to hear catchphrases, to listen to the actual language, helps with debate situations and navigating today’s journalism, and biases. A lot of that training began at YDLI. It was fantastic!”

Nelson spent five years after YDLI as a dairy nutritionist, which she says the program helped prepare her for. Since then, her areas of interest and involvement include breeding great Holstein genetics as owner of Omlar Farms (2017 National Holstein Elite Breeder Award), being highly involved in farm bureau organizations, serving on ADA and breed boards, and looking more at the political side of agriculture, being active in policy “with legislators to help gain resolutions about what affects dairy farmers and profitability.”

O’Keefe considers YDLI significant in building her confidence and helping her navigate her dreams. “It was influential in shaping my thoughts about how and where I wanted to go next. It helped make me brave. Our homework from the first year to the second included to participate in trainings, give tours, and run for office and leadership positions. Following YDLI, I ran for Wisconsin Holstein Board, and was elected. I was one of the first female board members and much younger than the median age; it was good for me, and good for the board. YDLI was a kick in the rear to get out of your comfort zone. Whatever you’re working towards, you have to take that first step with a little bravery.”

O’Keefe’s career has included working for such companies as Holstein USA, HolsteinWorld, and A.I. Total, prior to 2019 when she became the Co-Owner and CoEditor of Cowsmopolitan. Part of her hope is to have Cowsmo and its coverage feel as inclusive as possible, to help benefit and encourage dairy enthusiasts from all backgrounds.

She attributes her success to the skills that her art history degree helped her develop and sharpen, and the network of people, including those she met though YDLI that helped her learn to take a risk. “You’re never going to be great at everything, but I’m not afraid to be seen trying.”

Kathleen marvels at how cyclical life is, as now she is among those writing recommendation letters for YDLI

applicants. “It’s astounding the number of people from that first class that now have positions of leadership in the industry - and set the stage for the classes to come. From Class 1 to Class 11, the program has been beneficial to so many! The originators and sponsors behind YDLI deserve a big shout out for their dedication to creating and funding this valuable program.”

Marilyn Hershey always loved the farm, and knew she’d marry a farmer, and that her careers would be in dairy. She attended a one-year Bible college in Montana, and worked one year as a restaurant server, and otherwise has been consistently involved in numerous aspects of the dairy industry. Besides marrying her farmer, Duane, and owning and operating Ar-Joy Farms with him, she has an agricultural writing career, “which worked well in conjunction with farming and parenting.” She is the author of a children’s book, and has been writing for Hoard’s Dairyman since 2008, including as the voice behind the column Common Threads. She was honored as the 2017 Dairy Woman of the Year, and is currently the first female Chair of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI).

“So much of what I’ve done in my life has prepared me for this, starting from my term as dairy princess, and definitely including my YDLI experience. The programs gave me heart, and experiences talking, speaking with consumers, and promoting dairy.”

She attributes her success to her faith, Duane’s support, and mentors and peers who have inspired her. “You look at women that have stepped out, and have had courage, and have led the way, including who have been through tough situations, and still are courageous, step out, and lead.”

On fear, Marilyn believes, “It’s good to be a little scared; it keeps me on toes, keeps me humble.”

The Hersheys prioritize environmental stewardship, implementing conservation

methods including a methane digestor, that converts manure to electricity that produces enough gas to power their farm, plus surplus for the area.

Crave has continued to farm with family as Crave Brothers Farm, and they also utilize a methane digestor in efforts to “diversify their renewable energy.”

“20 years ago, we started our own farmstead cheese processing, Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, and, like a lot of people, have grown our farm, with 12 family members and about 80 full-time employees involved. This growth provides opportunity to people in our community and rural and local economy – we’re proud to participate in that. Part of YDLI’s title is ‘leaders,’ and they really emphasized that, as young producers, we were more than just cow milkers and farmers, but also leaders in our communities. YDLI invited legislators to discuss how important and valuable our voices are, including in our local communities, and how much impact we can make. The affirmation that you are important people, and your voice is valuable, and the message rings different.”

Crave raves about what a great group of attendees it was. “Formerly young, anxious, eager professionals, that wanted to keep moving forward in the industry. It’s cool to follow the names and stories.” Crave had the opportunity to speak at a DMI meeting, where Marilyn Hershey gave the introduction; an example of the “YDLI bond” at work.

Baumgartner, whose plan had been to “take it all in and learn as much as possible,” emphasizes that the connections with Class 1 members have lasted a lifetime. “At the time of YDLI, I was on the Board of Directors for the RWDCA. Later, I became President. I believe the experiences at YDLI were great learning moments, that assist in running meetings, public speaking, keeping discussions timely and organized.” He cites his YDLI learnings as empowering tools in his career, including as a classifier

(of five breeds), cattle analyst, and genetics manager.

Geppert says she “always had the thirst to learn and work hard, and was not afraid to try something new,” and that “opportunities like YDLI played a big part in my successes.” She was inspired by the presenters, and her classmates.

“I could see what other people were doing that was working, so maybe I should consider other possibilities besides my own. Some are still very treasured friends that I know I can call on at any time.” Geppert’s dairy career includes agricultural communications, holding offices with Missouri and National Holstein associations, and being active with numerous boards, and the National Holstein Women’s Scholarship Organization.

Bonnie and John Mohr of Bonnie Mohr Studio and Glenmark Genetics attribute their dairy industry careers to “pure love and passion, from the cows to the people,” and are most grateful for “the wholesome, happy, and fulfilling lifestyle” and “way to raise their family.” Bonnie’s artwork transcends the dairy industry, portraying agricultural scenes that capture the bovine and divine beauty.

Kappelman and Rueth both describe themselves as having been painfully shy as youth, though their careers post-YDLI wouldn’t suggest that.

Kappelman of Meadow Brook Dairy Farms is in a Senior Vice President role with Land O’Lakes, and is a crop and

dairy farmer involved in advocacy and numerous agricultural organizations. “YDLI was extremely impactful for me, to the point that it helped me focus in on my dreams and aspirations to pursue my plans. The program gave me confidence to think even bigger, expand my horizons. I remember leaving the event and thinking ‘that was the best thing I ever attended,’ as far as professional development.”

Rueth farms and offers boarding services at Rosedale Genetics, judges internationally, and has exhibited numerous Grand and Supreme Champions at World Dairy Expo. He’s said he “is a product of the Holstein Association,” and feels strongly about “trying to put back into programs what they’ve given you, so kids can have great opportunities and grow their business.”

Yeazel of Ja-Bob Holsteins has used his breeding program to develop such evolutionary genetic offerings as polled, A2/A2, and now “slick,” a heat-tolerant trait, to create opportunities and promote agriculture and sustainability globally. He is active in Christian missions, including that grow food in lesser-developed countries, and supply milk coolers to food banks locally.

Many other alumni have used the skills and tools from YDLI to improve their farms and businesses, and breed better cattle and highly successful, progressive herds. They also market their genetics, serve as elected officials through breed associations, cooperatives, and local politics, and are active across school and fair boards, organizations, and more.

These include: Daryl Nunes of Ocean-View Genetics, Kevin Holtzinger of Ke-Holtz Dairy, and Peggy and John Sparrgrove of Irish Grove Dairy.

Paul Trapp of Pit-Crew Genetics has held several positions within the ranks of sire companies, including presently as Product Acquisition Specialist at Semex USA.

Knutson of Prairie Creek Genetics, whose career included positions with International Protein Sires, Alta Genetics, Premier Select Sires, and Accelerated

Genetics, has been a Route Sales Manager for Frito Lay since 2001.

Other alumni succeeding in sales and management positions include Coyne at VitaPlus and Cramer with Rutter’s. Both Coyne and Cramer’s careers have also included dairy farming closely with their spouses and children, and actively mentoring and supporting youth through various outlets including dairy judging, Jr Holstein, and 4-H. In fact, Coyne was Trapp’s judging coach.

Several of this first class have already been recognized as Distinguished Alumni Leader Award Recipients, including Bonnie Burr, Kate Geppert, Bonnie Mohr, Marilyn and Duane Hershey, Jerry Jennissen, and Pete Kappelman.

Another special element of this program and class, is how they have raised, and are continuing to benefit, the next generations. Whether it be through promoting YDLI, or helping prepare and develop passionate, motivated, informed youth as their leaders, coaches, mentors, role models, and parents. Among Coyne’s various roles, he is the father of two recent YDLI alumni, and father-in-law of another. Kappelman’s son, Mitch, was honored as the 2022 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder. Many Class 1 alumni’s children are also contributing to the industry already as farmers, breeders, showpersons, judges, bull stud analysts, dairy program specialists, and Distinguished Youth. Others are pursuing careers in sustainability, cheesemaking, writing, marketing, and advocacy.

This is the first in an occasional series on leadership and professional training programs available in the dairy industry. Stay tuned for more insight on programs from around the globe!

YDLI Class 13 graduates.

MORE SHOWS, MORE JUNIORS, MORE JOY!

The 2022 show season once again brought more cattle and more juniors to the forefront. With the addition of a new National Junior Holstein Show in Richmond, UT, and junior shows gaining in popularity throughout the country, junior entries soared in 2022.

Our junior members bred, bought, fitted, and marketed some superb individuals and the contest reflects their attention to detail throughout the year! The Junior All-American Holstein contest is in its’ 72nd year, and every year it’s a real joy to notify those who received a Junior AllAmerican nomination or year-end title!

Following the nominating committee meeting in December, ballots with the

nominated animals were sent out to a larger voting panel in order to mirror the process of the Open Holstein contest. This panel was instructed to keep three things in mind when voting – the quality of the photograph, their personal knowledge of the animal, and the animal’s junior show placings. We appreciate the thoughtfulness of their votes and thank them for their expertise in assisting with this contest.

The nominees in this year’s contest come from seventeen different states. Perennial powerhouse Wisconsin blew the doors off this year with 40 nominations, followed by New York and Minnesota each with 11.

Woodcrest King Doc and Mr Blondin Warrior-Red tied atop the sire list with nine nominations each. They were followed by Brenland Denver who checks in with seven, and Val-Bisson Doorman with six.

Year in and year out, we’re impressed by the professionalism, sportsmanship, and dedication of our junior exhibitors. Thank you to the parents, families, and mentors who enable these kids to gain experience at local, state and national shows. Every level brings its own lessons, and we love to see the progress of our young enthusiasts from year to year. Our warmest congratulations to the breeders and owners of the cattle featured in the following pages!

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

WEIGLAND DENVER ATHENA-ET

E: Ella, Adam & Claire Bindl, Plymouth, WI

B: Kaelyn, Kenadee & Keegan Weigel, Platteville, WI

1st spring calf and Reserve Junior Champion at International Junior Holstein Show; 1st at Wisconsin Junior State Fair; 2nd at Wisconsin Championship Junior Show; and 4th at Wisconsin District 10 Junior Show.

NOMINATED NOMINATED

MS FOSSUM ANLST MARLEY 2152

E: Kian & Ava Kelroy and Kelby Fossum, Lodi, WI

B: Kelby, Elizabeth & Thomas Fossum, Waterville, IA

NOMINATED

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

BELLA-RIDGE JUMP START-ET

E & B: Jacob, Logan & Madison Harbaugh and Adella & Ainsley Loehr, Marion, WI

NABHOLZ ALTITUDE SKYLER-ET

E: Brianne, Brooklyn & Reid Vandoske, Cleveland, WI

B: Norman E. Nabholz, West Union, IA

WINTER HEIFER CALF

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

ZUCK UN GOLD DIGGER-ET

E: Karson & Klayton Krohlow and Grant Vosters, Black Creek, WI

B: Travis Zuck, Lebanon, PA

MS TANG ALLIGATOR ABSURD-ET

E: Colt & Luke Buckley and Neely & Landry Gilbert, Lawrenceburg, KY

B: Reyncrest Farms Inc. & Kingsway Farms, Corfu, NY

1st winter calf and Junior Champion at Kentucky State Fair Junior Show; and 1st at International Junior Holstein Show.

REDCARPET WAR 4 FREEDOM-ET

E: Sara A. Kronberg, Milton, WI

B: Johnathan Heinsohn, Kirkland, IL

NOMINATED NOMINATED

NOMINATED

BRATCHER-VU MASTER TALLI

E: Colt & Luke Buckley, Lawrenceburg, KY

B: Bratcher Dairy, Crab Orchard, KY

WILDPFAFFS WARRIOR LEGIT

E: Kole & Beau Trapp and Isla Mae Pfaff, Taylor, WI

B: Kole & Beau Trapp and Olviia Pfaff, Taylor, WI

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

E: Brea, Ava & Bryson Kieffer, Utica, MN

B: Reyncrest Farms Inc. & Kingsway Farms, Corfu, NY

RISER-4 WAR CHARIOT

E: Michael R, Wolf, Lebanon, CT

B: Jocelyn Rose Riser, Gettysburg, PA

RYAN-VU SIDEKICK SOLUTION

E: Dylan & Cameron Ryan, Fond du Lac, WI B: Chad & Mark Ryan, Fond du Lac, WI

MS TANG ALLIGATOR AKITA-ET

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

LAFORSTAR FANTASTIC DENVER

E: Hannah Coller, Marietta, NY

B: Laforce Holstein Inc., St. Elphege, QC

1st fall calf and Reserve Junior Champion at New York State Junior Show; and 1st at International Junior Holstein Show.

NOMINATED NOMINATED

NEHLS-VALLEY ELECTRA-ET

E: Molly Olstad, Stoughton, WI

B: Shawn & Seth Nehls, Hustisford, WI

NOMINATED

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

GINS BALLERINA

E & B: Jacob, Logan & Madison Harbaugh and Adella & Ainsley Loehr, Marion, WI

MISS CHIEF DANA-ET

E: Chandler & Calvin Bening, Arlington, MN

B: Duckett & Borba, Rudolph, WI

RYAN-VU DOC JAZZ

E: Dylan & Cameron Ryan, Fond du Lac, WI

B: Mark J. Ryan, Fond du Lac, WI

SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

LUNCREST DOC LIME-2386-ET

E: Justine Allyn, Canaan, CT

B: Breanna Leigh & Reid Lundy, Granville, NY

1st summer yearling and Junior Champion at New England Summer Junior Show, Northeast Fall National Junior Holstein Show; and 1st at International Junior Holstein Show.

WINRIGHT SOLOMON WINTER-ET

E: Tim & Grace Gunkelman, Burbank, OH

B: Brian Joseph Enright & Ferme Jean-Paul Petiticlerc & Fils Inc., Winchester, ON

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

LIDDLEHOLME DAPHNE

E: Jerome Stansky, Owatonna, MN

NOMINATED NOMINATED

NOMINATED

B: Adam John Liddle, Argyle, NY RIVERDOWN

BELLA-RIDGE DOC DRAMA

E & B: Jacob, Logan & Madison Harbaugh and Adella & Ainsley Loehr, Marion, WI

CURR-VALE DEMPSEY HARTLEY

E: Jacob Coller, Sarah Aldous & Avery Eaton, Marietta, NY B: Emma Currie, Tully, NY

REMEDYS REMINISCE-ET

& B: Tessa VL & Stella RB Schmocker, Whitewater, WI

BELLA-RIDGE

E

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

GOLDEN-OAKS DENVER 9419

E: Kate & Megan Meyer, Rollingstone, MN

B: Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda, IL

1st spring yearling and Junior Champion at Minnesota District

1 Show; 1st at Midwest Fall National Junior Holstein Show, Southeast Minnesota Youth Dairy Show, Winona County

4-H Show & Minnesota 4-H State Dairy Show; and 2nd at International Junior Holstein Show & Iowa Youth Dairy Classic.

KARNVIEW WARRIOR ALASKA

E: Kenlee Philips, Lingleville, TX

B: Karnview Farms Inc., Woodstock, ON

NOMINATED NOMINATED

NOMINATED

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

E:

E: Garrett Lovstuen & Maya Bossom, Decorah, IA

B: Jonathan Heinsohn, Kirkland, IL

WINTER YEARLING HEIFER

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

KIKO SOLO JAWDROPPING 1891-ET

E: Elizabeth Kiko, Salem, OH

B: Kiko Holsteins, Salem, OH

1st winter yearling and Junior Champion at International Junior Holstein Show & Mid-East Spring National Junior Show; 1st and Reserve Junior Champion at Northeast Ohio District Junior Show; and 2nd at Mid-East Summer National Junior Holstein Show.

GO-SHO KINGS EMPIRE

E & B: Tessa VL & Stella RB Schmocker, Whitewater, WI

NOMINATED NOMINATED

NOMINATED

E: Spencer Nelson, Wykoff, MN

B:

E:

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

E:

B:

CLASS-L STORM WHISPER

E: Anna Moser, Dansville, MI

B: Lucas Moser, Dansville, MI

GLEN-PAUL WARRIOR BACARDI

E: Marissa & Logan Topp and Audrey Sidle, Smithville, OH

B: Glenn Craemer, Smithville, OH

FLOYDHOLM KDOC EGYPT-ET

A, C, P, B & R Sarbacker, Edgerton, WI

Lindsey Sarbacker, Edgerton, WI

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

WILDPFAFFS SKIK LEMONADE-ET

Kole & Beau Trapp and Isla Mae Pfaff, Taylor, WI

B: Kole & Beau Trapp and Olivia Pfaff, Taylor, WI

MASES-MANOR AWSM MIAMI

& B: Makenna F. Mase, Cochranton, PA

MILIBRO DENVER ROSELAKYME

Colt & Luke Buckley, Lawrenceburg, KY

B: Ferme Milibro, Inc., Tingwick, QC

MS DOC HI-LIGHT

Anthony Crothers and Allen & Christopher McClure, Pitcher, NY

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

REDCARPET WAR LABRIOLA-ET

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

DREAMHAVEN TROPIC RIVIERA

E: Maria, Brooke & Melanie Zillges, Larsen, WI

B: Krista Luedtke, Hortonville, WI

1st fall yearling at International Junior Holstein Show, Wisconsin District 10 Junior Show and Winnebago County Fair Junior Show; and 2nd at Wisconsin Championship Junior Show.

NOMINATED NOMINATED

RIVER-DIVIDE ADDISON BAILEE

E: Keaton, Lexi & Ivan Junk and Julia D. Searls, Cobb, WI

B: River Divide Dairy, Epworth, IA

NOMINATED

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

AIR-OSA WARRIOR 28763

E: Kyleigh Forster, Tulare, CA

B: Airosa Dairy, Tipton, CA

TRENT-WAY-SD RAE ADDIE

E: Taylor Ferguson, Mount Horeb, WI

B: Trent & Kelsey Hendrickson, Blanchardville, WI

MILKING YEARLING

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

WILDPFAFFS SKIK LIPSTICK-ET

E: Kole & Beau Trapp and Isla Mae Pfaff, Taylor, WI

B: Kole & Beau Trapp and Olivia Pfaff,

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

MAYERLAND BLACK CAT-ET

E: Ben & Brian Styer, Menomonie, WI

B: Hannah & Frederick Ullom, Bloomer, WI

RES. JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN (TIE)

CAL-DENIER-I DOC ALEXA-ET (VG-85)

E: Kamryn Kasbergen, Tulare, CA

B: NDIRA Inc. FBO, Galt, CA

1st milking yearling at International Junior Holstein Show.

NOMINATED NOMINATED

ARETHUSA DOORMAN AVRIL-TW (VG-88)

E: Caroline Egolf & Ellie Cummings, Churubusco, IN

B: Arethusa Farm LLC, Litchfield, CT

NOMINATED RES. JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN (TIE)

Taylor, WI

BUCKS-PRIDE WARRIOR HARLEY

E: Brady W. & Bentley M. Cole, Bloomville, OH

B: Bucks Pride LLC, Bloomville, OH

PEACE&PLENTY SDKICK JUBTOIT

E: Ella Hlavaty & Madden Storey, Lititz, PA

B: Peace & Plenty Farm LLC, Union Bridge, MD

SUNNYLODGE KNONAUDALE DB EVE

E: Emma L. Buska and Matthew & Elizabeth Gunst, Watertown, WI

B: Knonaudale & Sunnylodge, Chrysler, ON

JACOBS LAUTRUST LAUREN-ET (VG-86)

E: Kenlee Philips, Lingleville, TX

B: Ferme Jacobs Inc., Cap Sante, QC

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

KARA-KESH-RK JACOT SELENE(VG-88)

E: Curtis, Evelyn & Agnes Griffin, Thief River Falls, MN

B: Ryan Griffin, Thief River Falls, MN

1st summer junior 2-year-old at International Junior Holstein Show, Grand National Junior Holstein Show, Midwest Fall National Junior Holstein Show & Pennington County Fair 4-H Show.

RED-BRAE JORDY THIERRY

E & B: Elise & Brady Bleck, Muscoda, WI

NOMINATED NOMINATED

NOMINATED

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

ERBACRES UNSTOPABULL

E &

E

JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

OPSAL DENVER SEDUCTION

E: K & K Haag, L Jones, N Prosek & H Richardson, Dane, WI

B: Troy Opsal, Blue Mounds, WI

RETSO SIDEKICK CHARLENE-ET (VG-88)

E: Michael R Wolf, Lebanon, CT

B: Brian J. Oster, Schodack Landing, NY

1st junior 2-year-old at International Junior Holstein Show & Northeast All-Breeds Spring Junior Show; and 2nd at New York State Junior Show.

SAVAGE-LEIGH CHARISMA BETTY (VG-88)

E & B: Kendall A. Welsh, Knoxville, MD

NOMINATED NOMINATED

RYAN-VU HANCOCK SIMPLE (VG-87)

E: Hailey, Alexys, Kiley & Alisa Gaedtke and Mercedes & Jadelynn Kroll, Luxemburg, WI

B: Mark and Chad Ryan, Fond du Lac, WI

NOMINATED

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

B:

FANCY

B: Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark, IL

HOBBY-HILL DENVER EGG-O

& B: Gracin & Chesney Speich, Orfordville, WI

B-J-GROVE DOOR BEEHIVE-ET

E & B: Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL

J-FOLTS AWESOME HALAWA-ET

E & B: Isaac Folts, North Collins, NY

STRANSHOME GOLD AFTER ME-ET (VG-87)

E: Jerome Stransky, Owatonnna, MN

Joseph, Zach, Jerome & Darian Stransky, Owatonna, MN

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

VANDOSKES CRBUL CAMERON-ET

E & B: Brianne, Brooklyn & Reid Vandoske, Cleveland, WI

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN KEVETTA SLOMON BABY NEWYEAR (VG-87)

E: Sarah Fitzgerald, Belvidere, IL

B: Jessica Harrington, Dansville, NY

1st senior 2-year-old, Intermediate and Grand Champion at Northeast Illinois District Junior Show; and 1st at International Junior Holstein Show & Illinois Championship Junior Show.

NOMINATED NOMINATED

B-J-GROVE G-CHIP SILLYPUDDY

E: Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL

B: Lucas Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL

DUCKETT UNIX LACY

E: Chloe & Chase Vander Eyk, Tipton, CA

B: Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph, WI

JUNIOR 3-YEAR-OLD

ALLYNDALE SHOCKING LUAU-ET

E & B: Justine Allyn, Canaan, CT

NOMINATED

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

OAKFIELD DOORMAN KARMA-ET

E: Daniel Weaver, Oakfield, NY

B: Alicia & Jonathan Lamb, Oakfield, NY

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN KINGS-RANSOM CR DAZZLING-ET (EX-91)

E: Nate King, Schuylerville, NY

B: Kings-Ransom Farm, Schuylerville, NY 1st junior 3-year-old and Reserve Intermediate Champion at International Junior Holstein Show; and 2nd at New York State Junior Show & Tri-County Junior Show.

OAK-RIDGE-K AB TEMPTATION (VG-87)

E: Kylie, Tyler & Trysten Verthein, Altura, MN

B: Ryan Kappers, Spring Valley, MN

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

MS RUNWAY READY TO RUN

E: F. Hayden Weaver, Ephrata, PA

NOMINATED NOMINATED

B: Matt Boop, Madison & F. Hayden Weaver, Millmont, PA APPLE-PTS

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

NOMINATED

SENIOR 3-YEAR-OLD

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

MS TRIPLE-T GRATEFUL-ET (EX-92)

E: Colton Thomas, North Lewisburg, OH

B: Triple-T Holsteins & Barclay Phoenix, North Lewisburg, OH

1st senior 3-year-old, Intermediate and Grand Champion at International Junior Holstein Show; and 1st, Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion at Mid-East Summer National Junior Holstein Show.

LO-PINE-VA LADY CRUSH (EX-92)

E: Chase Savage and Landree & Dakota Fraley, Union Bridge, MD

B: Terry Perotti, Mount Solon, VA

NOMINATED NOMINATED

NOMINATED

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

DUCKETT DENVER OLIVIA-ET

E: Tessa VL & Stella RB Schmocker, Whitewater, WI

B: Michael & Julie Duckett, Rudolph, WI

4-YEAR-OLD

ROKEYROAD DREAM ABAGAIL-ET

E: Sophie Leach & Jenna Rokey, Lindwood, KS

B: Jenna Rokey, Sabetha, KS

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

SMILAIRE BLISS

E: Zoe Ertel, Plymouth, WI

B: Scott & Paulette Ditter, Plymouth, WI

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

HEATHERSTONE CARSON-ET (EX-91)

E: Bryce Crowley, Omro, WI

B: Heatherstone Enterprises Inc., Baraboo, WI

R-JOHN CRUSHIN ON COURTNEY (EX-93)

E: Jacey & Hadley Ross, Gila Bend, AZ

B: Rocco Cunningham, Penngrove, CA

1st 4-year-old and Reserve Senior Champion at International Junior Holstein Show.

NOMINATED NOMINATED

RJR CRUSH 5834-ET (EX-93)

E: Tessa VL & Stella RB Schmocker and C & N Reuter, Whitewater, WI

B: Reuter Dairy Inc., Peosta, IA

NOMINATED

LEAKBROS

E: Matti McBride, Cornish, UT

B: Leak Bros., Cornish, UT

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

E:

B:

EILDON-TWEED CYNTHIA-ET

E: Hailee Liddle, Argyle, NY

B: Eildon Tweed Farm, Charlton, NY

LE-O-LA DOORMAN CYNTHIA

E: Regan Demmer, Peosta, IA B: Le-O-La Holsteins, Peosta, IA

CARLDOT BAUTISTA EMMA (EX-94)

Landree & Dakota Fraley, Muncy, PA

Carldot Farms, Stratford, ON

DRIVE SUNDAY

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

TUSC-VU AVALANCHE CALI-ET (EX-95)

E: Isaac Folts, North Collins, NY

B: Tusc-Vu Farm, Thomsontown, PA

1st 5-year-old, Senior and Grand Champion at New York State Junior Show & Western New York Regional Junior Show; and 1st at International Junior Holstein Show.

SWEETVIEW DEMPSEY HURRYUP EX-94

E: Brianne, Brooklyn & Reid Vandoske, Cleveland, WI

B: Sweetview Holstein, Ayers Cliff, QC

NOMINATED NOMINATED

NOMINATED

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

LIDA-ACRES ATW ARABELLA-ET

E: Olivia & Madilyn Johnson, Pelican Rapids, MN

B: Dana & Maria Johnson, Pelican Rapids, MN

AGED COW

NEHLS-VALLEY ARCH ANGEL

E: G & L Wendorf and A, A & J Van de Pol, Ixonia, WI

B: Shawn & Seth Nethls, Hustisford, WI

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

WINDEX REGINALD LOYAL-ET

E: Hailee Liddle, Argyle, NY

B: Kayla Windecker, Schuyler, NY

FORWARD BLOSSUM (EX-93)

E & B: Emma, Sara, Wyatt & Claire Dorshorst, Marshfield, WI

1st aged cow, Senior and Grand Champion at Wisconsin District 4 Junior Show; and 1st at International Junior Holstein Show.

BUDJON-VAIL DOORMAN SUNSHINE (EX-95)

E: Chandler & Calvin Bening, Arlington, MN

B: Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI

NOMINATED NOMINATED

LE-O-LA RACER TARA (EX-94)

E: Regan Demmer, Peosta, IA

B: Le-O-La Holsteins, Peosta, IA

NOMINATED

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

E:

B:

KINGS-RANSOM MONTRY CANS-ET

E: Lauren King, Schuylerville, NY

B: Kings-Ransom Farm, Schuylerville, NY

LUCK-E AWESOME ADVENTURE-ET

E: Blake W. Engel, Hampshire, IL

B: Matt L. Engel, Hampshire, IL

TEAM O KALIBER MALLORIE (EX-96)

Mallory Nifong, Luke Trustem & Ellie Larson, Orfordville, WI

Team Holsteins, Hampshire, IL

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

MILGENE JUST A GAME-ET

E: Ariona, Tianda & Treyton Hildebrandt, Hustisford, WI

B: Hildenbrandt Farm Farms LLC, Hustisford, WI

Lifetime Production Cow

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

KEVETTA CHELIOS BROOKE (EX-94)

E: Kyra & Griffin Lamb and Maggie Winspear, Oakfield, NY

B: Tyler Herrington, Dansville, NY

1st lifetime production cow, Senior and Reserve Grand Champion at International Junior Holstein Show.

NOMINATED NOMINATED

GO-SHO LIKE A ROLLING STONE

E: Tessa VL & Stella RB Schmocker, Whitewater, WI

B: David & Nina Schmocker, Whitewater, WI

LIDA-ACRES ATWOOD ANNIE

E: Olivia & Madilyn Johnson, Pelican Rapids, MN

B: Dana & Maria Johnson, Pelican Rapids, MN

T-TRIPLE-T PETUNIA-ET (EX-95)

E: Colton Thomas, North Lewisburg, OH

B: Triple-T Holsteins, North Lewisburg, OH

NOMINATED

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

VRIESDALE CONTROL BETHANY

E: Derek, Landon & Lane Vandyk, New Richmond, WI

B: Vriesdale Holsteins, Mountain, ON

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

EILDON-TWEED CHAPTR 23-ET (EX-95)

E: Blake Wadsworth, West Charlton, NY

B: David Wood, West Charlton, NY

OUR BIGGEST JUNIOR JERSEY CONTEST YET!

Now in it’s 6th year, the All-American Junior Jersey contest soared to new heights, with even more entries and participants than ever before. This year’s contest highlighted the best of the best junior cattle across the U.S.

Junior members continue to exhibit high caliber cattle, standing head-tohead with their senior counterparts each year. Numerous cattle nominated in the junior contest held their own in the open division as well.

Once again this year, ballots with the nominated animals were sent out to a larger voting panel in order to mirror the process of the open Jersey contest. The

judges were put through their paces to decide their votes as top-quality junior shows took place across the country throughout the year, and a number of animals didn’t necessarily meet head-tohead in the fall.

As always, the panel was instructed to keep three things in mind when voting – the quality of the photograph, their personal knowledge of the animal, and the animal’s junior show placings. We appreciate the thoughtfulness of their votes and thank them for their expertise in assisting with this contest.

The nominees in this year’s contest come from seventeen different states.

Wisconsin once gain led the contest with 25 nominations, followed by New York with 14 and Illinois with 11.

Nominations were sired by 45 different bulls, with Chilli Action Colton leading the way with nine nominations. Mr Kathies Kid Rock followed with eight; and Victorious, Gentry, Fizz and Joel came in with six nominees each.

Our warmest congratulations to everyone that had a role in each of the fabulous

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

FREEDOM LANE KID ROCK GINGER-ET

E: Josh, Eli & Noah Arp, Norwalk, OH

B: Josh & Katie Arp, Norwalk, OH

1st spring calf and Junior Champion at Huron County Fair; 1st and Reserve Junior Champion at Ohio State Fair Junior Show; and 1st at International Junior Jersey Show.

Z-CLASS FROTHY CAPPUCCINO

E & B: Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, NY

NOMINATED NOMINATED

NOMINATED

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

HOEGGER FF K-ROCK DIAMOND-ET

E & B: Aubree Hoegger, Scotland, TX

ROC-N-ROLL SHAMELESS SNAPCHAT

E & B: Kristy Ellsworth & Bob Nagel, Mt Morris, NY

WINTER HEIFER CALF

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

SCHULTE BROS DO THE GRIDDY-ET

E: Regan Pries & Cale Baker, Maynard, IA

B: Zach, Blake & Mitch Schulte, Watkins, IA

HM

ALL-AMERICAN

FREEDOM LANE KID ROCK GOLDIE-ET

E: Lauren & Luke Albright, Willard, OH

B: Josh & Katie Arp, Norwalk, OH

HC-RADER GENTRY SAGE-ET

E & B: Shelby M. Rader, Conneaut Lake, PA 1st winter calf at International Junior Jersey; 2nd at All American Junior Jersey Show.

NOMINATED NOMINATED

MISS

E: Kendall Thomas, North Lewisburg, OH

B: Kendall Thomas, David Jordan, Entourage LLR & Michael Heath, North Lewisburg, OH

NOMINATED

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

E:

B:

HM

ALL-AMERICAN

KOCHSTAR FIZZ MAD OBSESSION

E & B: Brock Hoskins, Coon Valley, WI

RECKLESS NIMBUS OF WF CASHELL

E: Harrison Pagel & Arthuracres, Sumner, IA B: Waverly Farm & Tim Abbott, Clear Brook, VA

GAYLES GRACE-ET

BGKK FERDINAND VINTAGE

Emma Paulson, Amanda Sell, Scott Stanford and Matt & Molly Sloan, Watertown, WI

Sabrina Clark & Madison Fisher, Springville, PA

JUNIOR

Z-CLASS JOEL WISHLIST-ETS E & B: Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, NY

JUNIOR

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

RIVENDALE VENUE COLBY JACK

E: Sarah Fitzgerald and Trace & Ty Johnson, Poplar Grove, IL

B: Rivendale Farms, Bulgar, PA

1st fall calf and Junior Champion at International Junior Jersey Show & Boone County Fair.

SCHULTE BROS COLTON CHEERIO-ET

E: Kaleb, Cole & Carter Kruse & Gene Henderson, Dyersville, IA

B: Zach, Mitch & Blake Schulte, Watkins, IA

NOMINATED NOMINATED

ANNETTES VIP ANNIE-ET

E: Caroline Frances Powers, Columbus, WI

B: K&D Nickels, T Freston, Sell, Watertown, WI

ROC-N-ROLL SURREAL-ET

E: Kristy Ellsworth & Lauren Reed, Mt Morris, NY

B: Kristy Ellsworth, Mt Morris, NY

NOMINATED

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

TRIPLE K-M SWAGGER JAVA-ET

E & B: Kaelyn, Kenadee, & Keegan Weigel and Melissa Sprecher, Platteville, WI

SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

KASH-IN JOEL KNOCKIN BOOTS-ET

E: Sophie, Max & Rod Bollenbacher, Travis Freson, Scott Stanford & Mandy Sell, Watertown, WI

B: Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, CA

1st summer yearling at All American Junior Jersey Show.

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

NOMINATED NOMINATED

VIERRA SHOTGUN RIDER-ET

E: Ava, Ivy & Liv Hebgen, DeForest, WI

B: Vierra Dairy Farm, Tulare, CA

NOMINATED

HI-POITS-LLF CHEERS LOVELY LIES

E: Katelyn & Madelyn Poitras and Lilly’s Lane Farm, Brimfield, MA

B: Katelyn Poitras & Lilly’s Lane Farm, Brimfield, MA

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

E

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

MEADOWRIDGE MAESTRO SILKY

E: Mark, Kaitynn & Tani Riebe and Alleah & Alexa Anderson, Cumberland, WI

B: Roger Riebe, Cumberland, WI

SPATZ BONITO FOSTER

E: Claire Hlavaty, Lititz, PA B: Spatz Cattle Co, Harrisonburg, VA

HC-RADER VIP GAIL

& B: Shelby M. Rader, Conneaut Lake, PA

WIN-TOP MAMACITA

E & B: Jasenko Gavranovic & Hannah Nelson, New Ulm, MN

SPRING YEARLING HEIFER

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

FOUR-HILLS VELOCITY PRECIOUS-ET

E: Emory Bewley, Susquehanna, PA

B: Four Hills Farm, Bristol, VT

1st spring yearling and Junior Champion at All American Junior Jersey Show & Premier National Junior Jersey Show; 1st and Reserve Junior Champion at International Junior Jersey Show; 2nd at The Jersey Event Junior Show; and 4th at Northeast All Breeds Spring Junior Show.

SCHULTE BROS COLTON

E: Kaleb Cole, Carter Kruse & Gene Henderson, Dyersville, IA

B: Zach, Mitch & Blake Schulte, Watkins, IA

NOMINATED NOMINATED

COWBELL COLTON NUT HATCH

E: Gracie & Clancey Krahn and MD Pride Jerseys, Albany, OR

B: Grahm Rozler of Cowbell Acres, Canton, NY

E & B: Cole Ziehm and Brock Liddle, Fort Edward, NY

NOMINATED

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

E: Gracie Krahn, Rod & Sophia Bollenbacher, Matt & Molly Sloan, Scott Stanford & Mandy Sell, Watertown, WI

B: John Selin & Austin Nauman, Marshfield, WI

WINTER YEARLING HEIFER

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

SCHULTE BROS GENTRY CLARABELLE-ET

E & B: Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte, Watkins, IA

1st winter yearling at All American Junior Jersey Show & Iowa State Fair Junior Show.

NOMINATED NOMINATED

DASHS DELUSION

E: Matthew & Elizabeth Gunst, Hartford, WI

B: Mara Budde & Jim Behling, Randolph, WI

NOMINATED

STERLINGS JOEL STELLAR

E: Ella Hlavaty, Lititz, PA

B: Sterling Syndicate, Litchfield, CT

E: Eli, Ethan & Isaac Staudinger and London & Lexis Luester, Reedsville, WI

B: Gracie Jane Krahn, Albany, OR

E: Regan Johnson, Northwood, NH

B: Spring Brook Foundation, Reading VT

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

E: Kamryn, Kate & Colt Kasbergen, Tulare, CA

B: Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, CA

FRANKIE-ET

HAYBAIL KID ROCK PACKIN A PUNCH

E: Kaitlyn Bedient & Bryan Bailey, Machias, NY

B: Benjamin Bailey, Machias, NY

KRAHN GIRLS TEQUILA FESTIVITY

KASH-IN JOEL EVIE

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

SBF JERONIMO ANDI

HIGH MEADOWS MAGIC TRICK-ET

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

MISS SMOKIN HOT BLIND AMBITION

E

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

THE WILD KID OF RETSO

E: David Zubikowski & Lauren Reed, Columbia Cross Roads, PA

B: Cassandra Chittenden, Shodack Landing, NY

1st fall yearling & Junior Champion at New York Spring Junior Show.

SNT

E & B: Stephanie Trowbridge, Ana Mikkelson & Sean Brown, Boyd, WI

NOMINATED

MILKING YEARLING

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

IMPRESSION MISTY-ET (VG-87%)

E: Caroline Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, PA

B: Diley Jerseys & Williams Jerseys, Canal Winchester, OH 1st milking yearling, Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion at The Jersey Event Junior Show; 1st and Reserve Intermediate Champion at Premier National Junior Jersey Show; and 1st at All American Junior Jersey Show.

NOMINATED NOMINATED

GRAYBILL VICTORIOUS

E

NOMINATED

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

E:

E:

HM

TRIPLE-H

E & B: Brooke & Summer Hammann, Barron, WI

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

E:

B:

ZBW MASONS KID ROCK SONGS

& B: Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, NY

MB KIDROCK SRIRACHA

BANG BANG OH BOOM

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

KILGUS DIRK MISTY

E: Addison & Jacob Raber, Gridley, IL B: Kilgus Dairy, Fairbury, IL

TIERNEYS DIRK LULUBELLE

Patrick & Kathryn Bosley and Tierney Farm, Malone, NY

B: Tierney Farm & Kathryn Bosley, Malone, NY

WOODMOHR GEN VICTORIA

Gracie & Clancey Krahn, Albany, OR

B: Woodmohr Jerseys, Bloomer, WI

SCHULTE BROS COLTON CECILIA-ET (VG-87%)

Hope Engel, Hampshire, IL

Zach, Blake & Mitch Schulte, Watkins, IA

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

VALENTINA

& B: Eli Graybill, Freeport, IL

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

KILGUS FIZZ DEBORAH (VG-87%)

E: Carla Kilgus & Kilgus Dairy, Fairbury, IL

B: Kilgus Dairy, Fairbury, IL

1st summer junior 2-year-old at All American Junior Jersey Show.

LC ROCKSTAR MAEVE (VG-88%)

E & B: Taylor, Erin & Sophie Leach, Linwood, KS

NOMINATED NOMINATED

SARAHS

E: Olivia Finke, London, OH

B: Tim & Sharyn Abbott and Chris & Jen Hill, Enosburg Falls, VT

VZ

E:

B:

JUNIOR 2-YEAR-OLD

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

K&M VICTORIOUS GLAD-ET (VG-88%)

E: Carla & Kamber Kilgus and Kilgus Dairy, Fairbury, IL

B: Ken Borgmann, Dakota, IL

1st junior 2-year-old at All American Junior Jersey Show.

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

HM

NOMINATED NOMINATED

PRO-HART DISCO MAIZEY (VG-89%)

E: Sarah Fitzgerald & Trace Johnson, Poplar Grove, IL

B: Pro-Hart Jerseys, Prescott, MI

NOMINATED

MEADOWRIDGE

E:

B:

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

SCENT VIP SKITTLES-ET

TEQUILA HONEY BOO BOO

Harper VanZyverden, Niangua, MO

Scott VanZyverden, Niangua, MO

RAINMAN ASTOR

Mark, Kaitynn & Tani Riebe and Alleah & Alexa Anderson, Cumberland, WI

Roger Riebe, Cumberland, WI

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

GL&SC TEXAS LYDIA

E: Landree & Dakota Fraley, Muncy, PA

B: George Liberty & Shelby Crawford, Gray, ME

NOR-BERT ANDREAS DIME

E & B: Dalton, Dillon & Breanne Freeman, Bremen, IN

SLJ COLTON GENEVA (VG-89%)

E: Treasure Clark, Seneca, MO

B: Crystal Clark, Seneca, MO

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

RIVENDALE ROCKSTAR VIOLET

E: Tristen Upchurch, Hebron, IL

B: Rivendale Farm, Bulger, PA

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

KILGUS VICTORIOUS MEADOW-ET (VG-88%)

E & B: Carla Kilgus & Kilgus Dairy, Fairbury, IL

1st senior 2-year-old at All American Junior Jersey.

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

KILGUS CASINO TEAL (EX-91%)

E: Gigi Polikowsky, Byron, MN

B: Kilgus Dairy, Fairbury, IL

NOMINATED NOMINATED

BRENBE FIZZ LYRIC

E: Ava Grace Hebgen, DeForest, WI

B: Brenbe Farms, Paris, ON

FOUR-HILLS M FANCY VICTORY

E: Megan & Sarah Hill, Bristol, VT

B: Megan Hill, Bristol, VT

JUNIOR 3-YEAR-OLD

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

E

NOMINATED

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

LAWTONS GENTRY FLASH (EX-91%)

E: Ryan Lawton & Isaac Folts, Newark Valley, NY

B: Ryan Lawton, Newark Valley, NY

PAULLYN VICTORIOUS MAYA (EX-91%)

E: River Valley Farm, Ben, Andy, Blessing & Grace Sauder, Tremont, IL

B: Paullyn Farms, Ayton, ON 1st junior 3-year-old, Intermediate and Grand Champion at All American Junior Jersey Show.

NOMINATED NOMINATED

JX PROUD HERITAGE DIE-HARD JUJU {4}

E: Emma Vos, Maribel, WI

B: Ben & Amy Vos, Maribel, WI

KLEINS FIZZ FOZZ

E & B: Bryce & Trey Klein, Milton, IN

NOMINATED

RES. JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN (TIE)

KOLASKE FARMS MIMI {4}

E: Emily Nooyen, Bonduel, WI

B: Sarah Kolaske, Bonduel, WI

E

RES. JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN (TIE)

NU-HORIZONS FIZZ MISTLETOE

& B: Chloe Kinnard, Casco, WI

COWBELL CASINO DORSAY (EX-91%)

& B: Chase Rozler of Cowbell Acres, Potsdam, NY

FOUR-HILLS LOLA GUNS N ROSES (EX-91%)

E & B: Megan & Sarah Hill, Bristol, VT

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

ZBW MASONS FIZZY COLA (EX-91%)

E & B: Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, NY

1st senior 3-year-old, Intermediate and Grand Champion at New York Spring Junior Show; 1st and Reserve Intermediate Champion at International Junior Jersey Show; and 1st at All American Junior Jersey Show & Eastern New York Summer Junior Show.

NOMINATED NOMINATED

COWBELL SHOES CLEOPATRA (EX-93%)

E & B: Chase R. Rozler of Cowbell Acres, Potsdam, NY

NOMINATED

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

E & B: Jessica Nolt, Hartley, TX

4-YEAR-OLD

E & B: Keenan Thygesen, Tunbridge, VT

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

WHITDALE GENTRY GYPSY-ET

E: Megan & Sarah Hill and Abby Reen, Bristol, VT

B: Nick Depew & Brock Liddle, Argyle, NY

HOMERIDGE T ANNETTE (EX-92%)

E: Kylie & Dawson Nickels, Budjon Vail, Cunningham & Powers, Lomira, WI

B: Ferme Steingruber, East Farnham, QC

1st 4-year-old, Senior and Grand Champion at International Jersey Junior Show & Wisconsin Championship Junior Show.

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

NOMINATED NOMINATED

DC COMERICA SASSCEE (EX-93%)

E: Lilah Utterback, Jefferson, MD

B:

NOMINATED

MEADOWRIDGE

E: Mark, Kaitynn & Tani Riebe and Alleah & Alexa Anderson, Cumberland, WI

B: Michael Riebe, Cumberland, WI

BIERCREST COLTON TAMARA (EX-91%)

E: Delaney, Kalli & Cooper Barber, De Witt, IA

B: Zach & Ally Bierschenk, Van Horne, IA

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

E:

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

HO-CRAWF ANDREAS JOPLIN

E: Taylor, Erin & Sophie Leach, Linwood, KS B: Shelby Crawford, Rome, PA

KILGUS METALLICA MARSHA {5}-ET E & B: Carla Kilgus & Kilgus Dairy, Fairbury, IL

Dale Chugg, Ogden, UT

LONE PINE NIGHTTRAIN LULA (EX-91%)

Mason Ziemba & Amy Hippen, Durhamville, NY

B: Lone Pine Jerseys, Didsbury, AB

TRIPLE CROWN FAE

COUNTRY PATH NOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF

HOWACRES C VIOLA-ETV

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN SEACORD HOWACRES TESLA (EX-94%)

E: River Valley Farm, Ben, Andy, Blessing & Grace Sauder, Tremont, IL

B: Richard T Seacord, Greenwich, NY 1st 5-year-old, Senior and Reserve Grand Champion at All American Junior Jersey Show.

ROLLING SPRING PREMIER LUCILLE-ET (EX-94%)

E: Evan Jauquet, Pulaski, WI

B: Matthew C. Bean, Franklin, PA

NOMINATED NOMINATED

NOMINATED

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

DESPRESVERTS JOEL GLAMOUR-ET

E: Olivia & Madilyn Johnson, Pelican Rapids, MN

B: Dana & Maria Johnson, Pelican Rapids, MN

AGED COW

LABELS OUT GLAMOUR GIRL {5}

E: Brooke Calkins, Rome, PA

B: Marc Waltemyer & Chris Schuler, Wylausing, PA

JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

TNT TEXAS JULY

E: Mason Ziemba & Megan Hill, Durhamville, NY

B: Jonna Jurgens, Walton, NY

LC SUCCESS ABILENE (EX-95%)

E: Taylor, Erin & Sophie Leach, Linwood, KS

B: Taylor & Erin Leach, Linwood, KS

1st aged cow, Senior and Grand Champion at Southern National Junior Jersey Show; 1st and Reserve Senior Champion at International Junior Jersey Show; and 1st at All American Junior Jersey Show.

NOMINATED NOMINATED

TRIPLE-T-HEATH GETAWAY TO CANCUN-ET (EX-94%)

E: Natalie & Mia Berry, Sherwood, OR B: Michael Heath & Triple T Holsteins, Westminster, MD

NOMINATED

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

GYPSY HILL VEGAS GLITTER {4}

E: Blaine Warburton, New Albany, PA

B: Marc Waltemyer, Wyalusing, PA

MEADOWRIDGE BANG BANG POLLY

E: Mark, Kaitynn & Tani Riebe and Alleah & Alexa Anderson, Cumberland, WI

B: Michael Riebe, Cumberland, WI

OPPORTUNITY TEQUILA MARGHERITA

E: Kaelyn, Kenadee & Keegan Weigel and Melissa Sprecher, Platteville, WI

B: Meier, Black & Meier, Brushton, NY

MEADOWRIDGE VITALITY STRAWBERRY

E: Mark, Kaitynn & Tani Riebe and Alleah & Alexa Anderson, Cumberland, WI

B: Roger Riebe, Cumberland, WI

RESERVE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

HM JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN

OEH-MY VALENTINO PATIENCE (EX-94%)

E: Allison & Matthew Thompson, Darlington, WI

B: Chase & Willow Oehmichen, Abbotsford, WI

Lifetime Production Cow

Junior All-American Jersey Winter Yearling

DASHS

Joel x EX-90 Showdown x EX-94 Hired Gun x Dasher EX-95 x Veronica EX-97

2022 was an incredible year for Team Delusion. We can’t thank Matthew and Elizabeth enough for their hard work, dedication and expertise to take this heifer to the next level.

Thank you to all who supported Delusion and the Gunsts this year!

Delusion is due in March to sexed Ferdinand. Her dam will enter an IVF program this spring. Mara Budde & Jim Behling

Winter Calf & HM Jr. Champ., All American Jr. Jersey Show 2021

Jersey Winter Calf 2021

Mara: 920-344-2945; marabudde@gmail.com | Jim: 920-219-0000 Matthew & Elizabeth Gunst

Exceeding Expectations & Reaching Goals

WILL RUMOVICZ’S STORY OF THE NY GUERNSEY CALF SCHOLARSHIP

With his initial modest goal to show calves locally in 4-H, Will Rumovicz had no idea where his dairy project would take him and what he would accomplish. A senior at Unadilla Valley Central School, where he is also the Sentinel for his school’s FFA program, Will lives on his family’s farm where the herd consists of 100 head of Holsteins and his small group of Guernseys. Will has become extremely active in the industry, and has had success far past his original goals, and much of that is due to the New York State Guernsey Calf Scholarship.

The calf scholarship program is sponsored by the New York State Guernsey Breeders’ Association to encourage youth who do not currently own Guernseys to become involved with the breed. The scholarship calf is awarded to the applicant, aged nine to fifteen that shows the most interest in the breed, and who has demonstrated the capabilities of developing the calf to its fullest potential.

Rumovicz has been involved in the dairy industry for his entire life. Will grew up on his dad’s, Rob Rumovicz, family farm. His mom, Kristin, met his dad when she was showing with her cousins growing up. When Will was old enough, his mom started their 4-H club, and they began to show their Holsteins at the local level. In 2015, Will applied for the New York State Guernsey Calf Scholarship. It appears the stars aligned, and Will was able to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps of owning and breeding Guernsey cattle. Will’s grandfather, Bob Rumovicz is a firstgeneration dairy farmer who started his herd of Guernseys in Connecticut in the 1970s. The award calf that year, Luckyvale Nico Lucy, was donated by Kathleen Gallagher from Waterville, NY. She became a favorite in the show ring when she won the winter calf class at the New York State Guernsey Show. She then went on to win the senior threeyear-old class in 2018 at the New York State Fair, and was 1st aged cow in the Guernsey Gold Showcase Junior show last year. She was nominated Junior AllAmerican Aged Cow, despite her less-thanideal attitude towards getting her professional photo taken.

Will took his first trip to the All-American Dairy Show held in Harrisburg,

PA in 2015. That year, the goal was to not place last - mission accomplished! After that trip, his goals and ideas for showing changed drastically. The dreams got bigger, aiming for top-half finishes, and then top-five finishes. In 2019, Will received his first Junior All-American Nomination with Lucy’s daughter, Clover-Patch Boman Laura, VG-87 @ 3-07. This pushed Will to strive for an open AllAmerican Nomination, and the following year, that goal was met. Laura received nominations in both the open and junior All-American contests as a senior threeyear-old.

This past year, even more banners were taken home, and more miles were added to Will’s Guernsey herd travels. Laura’s daughter, Clover-Patch Drone Lexie, also achieved the accomplishment of being nominated in both All-American contests. Lexie’s accomplishments for the year were 1st Summer Yearling at the Premier National Junior Guernsey show, 2nd Summer Yearling at the National Guernsey Show in Harrisburg, 3rd Summer Yearling at the International Junior Guernsey Show in Madison,

Will Rumovicz was the recipient of the 2015 NY State Guernsey Calf Scholarship. The heifer donated was Luckyvale Nico Lucy, now scored VG-85, and the foundation of Will’s Guernsey herd.

Clover-Patch Boman Laura (VG-87) is the daughter of Lucy, and was Will’s first Junior All-American nominee in 2019 and was his first Open nomination the following year.

Junior Champion at the Guernsey Gold Showcase, and Reserve Junior Champion at the Northeast All Breeds Spring Guernsey Show. Lexie ended the year being named Reserve Junior All-American and Honorable Mention All-American Summer Yearling for 2022. Before his junior career is over, Will hopes to obtain a Junior All-American recognition, and he is quite close to doing so as Lexie was only seven points away.

Will is extremely proud of not only his small Guernsey herd, but also of the work ethic he has developed by growing up on the farm, recognized by his teachers as early as Kindergarten. A requirement of winning the calf scholarship is showing the awarded calf at the NY State Fair for two years, and the number and caliber of shows they attended increased. When he attended NY State Fair, he was tied next to none other than the recent AC “Whitie” Thompson award winner, Tim Coon, or “Cooner” as most people know him. Cooner noticed Will and his drive to succeed by working hard and hired him to work at the 2019 New York Spring Dairy Carousel. Will had the opportunity to work with Cooner and bring his own cow, Clover-Patch Boman Laura, and has traveled to many shows with him since. Tim has become one of Will’s mentors in the industry.

When the pandemic hit in 2020, Will started attending “pop-up” shows with Dan Hosking. Dan lives only five miles from Will’s farm, which made for easy coordination to attend those shows together. This relationship became important when Clover-Patch Boman Laura had her calf in 2021. This calf would better be known as Clover-Patch Drone Lexie, and she has been special since day one. With Lexie being as special as she was, Will worked out a plan with Dan so that she could live at his barn with his other show heifers. Will does chores there at least three times each week, fills in when the sale schedule has Dan out of town, and rinsed heifers during the hightemperature weeks in the summer.

In June, Will graduates from high school and plans to attend SUNY Cobleskill in the fall to study Dairy Science. He hopes to expand his Guernsey herd and begin calving more in order to grow the herd and market the genetics.

One of the things Will hopes to do as he ages out of the junior program is to be a good role model for the younger generation of dairy youth. He has plans

to donate a calf back to the NYS Guernsey Calf Scholarship program in the near future, in order to give other youth the same opportunity he had. He and his family have begun to IVF a couple cows this year to obtain a larger number of calves each year to choose from, and he hopes to sell some as well.

Will believes that winning the calf scholarship was a life-changing experience for him, and he would not have been able to accomplish all that he has done without doing so. When asked if Will is sure he wants to donate one of his calves to the scholarship, without a doubt, he says “some junior is going to be very lucky.”

By Katelyn Poitras

Will was presented the Junior Livining Lifetime Production Award for Lucy, who has a lifetime production of 96,824M 3,901F 3,300P.

In 2022, Clover-Patch Drone Lexie was the first homebred Guernsey that Will and his family exhibited at World Dairy Expo. She placed 7th overall, was 3rd Junior and was the winning Junior Bred & Owned Summer Yearling. She followed up her Expo debut with a Reserve Junior Champion nod at Louisville and was named HM All-American and Reserve Junior All-American Summer Yearling.

Just one of the “slaps” the Will and Lexie received during the 2022 show season, this time coming from Kevin Hartman at the Guersney Gold Showcase.

WESTERN CLASSIC JUNIOR DAIRY SHOW 2023

SUPREME CHAMPION

Stoney Point Colton Edele, Jersey, Lauren, Grace & Claire Starr, Tulare, CA

RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION

Calori-D CS Chief Porsche, Holstein, Mast & Fernandes Kids, Tulare, CA

SUPREME CHAMPION HEIFER

MM Frank Ruthie, Jersey, Kamryn Kasbergen, Tulare, CA

RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION

Milksource Trip-Red-TW-ET, Holstein, Van Exel, Zonneveld & Dongelmans, Lodi, CA

OUTSTANDING EXHIBITOR

Kyleigh Forster, Bakersfield, CA

JERSEY

73 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Stoney Point Colton Edele (Colton), 1st aged cow, Lauren, Grace & Claire Starr, Tulare, CA

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Lady Lane Impression Josephine (Impression), 1st 4-year-old, Brody Rosa, Hilmar, CA

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Spatz Premier Felecia (Premier), 2nd aged cow, Lauren, Grace & Claire Starr, Tulare, CA

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

SSF VIP Peanut (VIP), 1st senior 2-year-old, Kestin & Kinley Martin, Tulare, CA

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Kash-In Kid Rock Ariel-ET (Kid Rock), 2nd senior 2-year-old, Kamryn Kasbergen, Tulare, CA

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Du Sillon Casino Kossip Girl-ET (Casino), 1st senior 3-year-old, Lauren, Grace & Claire Starr, Tulare, CA

JUNIOR CHAMPION

MM Frank Ruthie (Victorious), 1st fall yearling, Kamryn Kasbergen, Tulare, CA

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Kash-In Kid Rock Sneak Peak-ET (Kid Rock), 1st spring yearling, Kamryn Kasbergen, Tulare, CA

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Vierra Cest La Vie-ET (Andreas), 2nd fall yearling, Brody Rosa, Hilmar, CA

Jersey Junior Champion MM Frank Ruthie, Kamryn Kasbergen, Tulare, CA.

Jersey Senior & Grand Champion Stoney Point Colton Edele, Lauren, Grace & Claire Starr, Tulare, CA.

Jersey Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Stoney Point Colton Edele, Lauren, Grace & Claire Starr, Tulare, CA; Reserve Grand Champion SSF VIP Peanut, Kestin & Kinley Martin, Tulare, CA; HM Grand Champion Kash-In Kid Rock Ariel-ET, Kamryn Kasbergen, Tulare, CA.

Holstein Junior Champion Milksource Trip-Red-TW-ET, Van Exel, Zonneveld & Dongelmans, Lodi, CA.

Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion SSF VIP Peanut, Kestin & Kinley Martin, Tulare, CA.

HOLSTEIN

138 Head

SENIOR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Air-Osa Rbull Ruby 23931-Red (Awesome), 1st 5-year-old, Phillip Airoso, Tipton, CA

RESERVE SENIOR & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Cookiecutter Handtop-ET (Unstopabull), 1st 4-year-old, Madilyn Parson, Hilmar, CA

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Ms Katalinas Doc Kiara-ET (King Doc), 2nd 4-year-old, Jon Chapman, Keyes, CA

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

Calori-D CS Chief Porsche (Chief), 1st senior 3-year-old, Mast & Fernandes Kids, Tulare, CA

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

West-Adub Hancock Aria-ET (Hancock), 2nd senior 3-year-old, Phillip Airoso, Tipton, CA

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Air-Osa Hancock 28770 (Hancock), 1st senior 2-year-old, Kyleigh Forster, Bakersfield, CA

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Milksource Trip-Red-TW-ET (Jordy), 1st summer yearling, Van Exel, Zonneveld & Dongelmans, Lodi, CA

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Air-Osa Appley 31861-Red-ET (Warrior), 1st winter yearling, Kestin Martin, Tulare, CA

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

RJ-Tex-Kat Doorman Kami (Doorman), 1st fall yearling, Chloe Chapman, Keyes, CA

Senior & Reserve Grand Champion Air-Osa Rbull Ruby 23931Red, Phillip Airoso, Tipton, CA.

Intermediate & Grand Champion Calori-D CS Chief Porsche, Mast & Fernandes Kids, Tulare, CA.

Champion Air-Osa Rbull Ruby 23931-Red, Phillip Airoso, Tipton, CA; HM Grand Champion Cookiecutter Handtop-ET, Madilyn Parson, Hilmar, CA.

BC SPRING SHOW 2023

HOLSTEIN

169 Head

GRAND CHAMPION

Wedgwood Unix Collette (Unix), 1st 5-year-old, Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Craigcrest Rubies Smarty Pants (Goldwyn), 1st mature cow, Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC

HM GRAND CHAMPION

Silvermaple Awesome France (Awesome), 2nd mature cow, Chris Dewitt & Tazo Farms, Sicamous, BC

BRED & OWNED CHAMPION

Wendon Solomon Alby (Solomon), 1st 4-yearold, Wendon Holsteins, Red Deer County, AB

RESERVE BRED & OWNED CHAMPION

Zimmer Krusader Ava (Krusader), 1st lifetime production cow, Benbie, Zimmer & Robella, Caron, SK

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

TAG Unix Woundup (Unix),1st junior 3-year-old, R & F Livestock Inc, Cudworth, SK

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Kozak Awesome Bianca (Awesome), 2nd junior 3-year-old, Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Skycrest Lambda Snoopy (Delta-Lambda), 1st junior 2-year-old, Skycrest Holsteins Ltd, Athabasca, AB

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Elmbridge Mirand Lupa (Mirand-PP), 1st spring yearling, T & L Cattle Ltd, Cultus Lake, BC

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Westcoast Tatoo Irreplaceable (Tatoo), 2nd spring yearling, Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Kress-Hill Sparkle-Red-ET (Analyst), 1st fall yearling, Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC

BRED & OWNED JUNIOR CHAMPION

Kozak Warrior Red Blaze P (Warrior), 2nd winter yearling, Ells Dairy, Kozak, Schmidt, R&F Livestock, Kronau, SK

RESERVE BRED & OWNED JUNIOR CHAMPION

Wedgwood Believe Bingo (Believe), 2nd summer yearling, Stanhope, Wedgwood, Victoria, BC

PREMIER JUNIOR BREEDER

Ben & Suzanne Cuthbert, Ladysmith, BC

PREMIER JUNIOR EXHIBITOR

T & L Cattle Ltd., Cultus Lake, BC

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC

PREMIER JUNIOR SIRE

Walnutlawn Sidekick

PREMIER SIRE

Creoteau Lesperron Unix

Intermediate Champion TAG Unix Woundup, R & F Livestock Inc, Cudworth, SK.

Grand Champion Wedgwood Unix Collette, Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC.

Holstein Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Wedgwood Unix Collette, Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC; Reserve Grand Champion Craigcrest Rubies Smarty Pants, Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC; HM Grand Champion Silvermaple Awesome France, Chris Dewitt & Tazo Farms, Sicamous, BC.

Holstein Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Champion TAG Unix Woundup, R & F Livestock Inc, Cudworth, SK; Reserve Intermediate Champion Kozak Awesome Bianca-Red, Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC; HM Intermediate Champion Skycrest Lambda Snoopy, Skycrest Holsteins Ltd, Athabasca, AB.

Red & White Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Kozak Awesome Bianca, Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC; Reserve Grand Champion Thornspyc Mirand Dawson-P-Red, Robella and T & L Cattle, Balgonie, SK; HM Grand Champion Ronleen Jordy Evangelina, Robella and T & L Cattle, Balgonie, SK.

RED & WHITE

GRAND CHAMPION

Kozak Awesome Bianca (Awesome), 2nd junior 3-year-old, Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Thornspyc Mirand Dawson-P-Red (Mirand-PP), 1st fall 2-year-old, Robella and T & L Cattle, Balgonie, SK

HM GRAND CHAMPION

Ronleen Jordy Evangelina (Jordy), 6th senior 3-year-old, Robella and T & L Cattle, Balgonie, SK

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Elmbridge Mirand Lupa (Mirand-PP), 1st spring yearling, T & L Cattle Ltd, Cultus Lake, BC

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Kress-Hill Sparkle-Red-ET (Analyst), 1st fall yearling, Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Kozak Warrior Red Blaze P (Warrior), 2nd winter yearling, Ells Dairy, Kozak, Schmidt, R&F Livestock, Kronau, SK

JERSEY

69 Head

GRAND CHAMPION

Pacific Edge Premier Diva-ET (Premier), 1st 4-year-old, Pacific Edge, Tillamook, OR RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Arethusa Victorious Vedia (Victorious),1st senior 3-year-old, Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR HM GRAND CHAMPION

Dixies Premier Darling-ET (Premier), 1st mature cow, Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Arethusa Victorious Vedia (Victorious),1st senior 3-year-old, Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Pacific Edge Mark Me Patron (Mark Me), 1st junior 3-year-old, Pacific Edge, Tillamook, OR HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Pacific Edge Fireman Hot Trix (Fireman), 2nd senior 3-year-old, Pacific Edge, Tillamook, OR JUNIOR CHAMPION

MM VIP Ruby-ET (VIP), 1st fall yearling, Misty Meadows, Tillamook, OR

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Pacific Edge Velocity Mascarade (Velocity), 2nd fall yearling, Joe Rocha, Tillamook, OR

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Pacific Edge Andreas Daydream-ET (Andreas), 1st spring yearling, Joe Rocha, Tillamook, OR

PREMIER JUNIOR BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Michael & Gina Haambuckers, Agassiz, BC

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Pacific Edge, Tillamook, OR PREMIER SIRE

Hawarden Impuls Premier

Holstein and Red & White Junior Champion Elmbridge Mirand

Bred & Owned Junior Champion Kozak Warrior Red Blaze P, Ells Dairy, Kozak, Schmidt, R&F Livestock, Kronau, SK.

Bred & Owned Champion Wendon Solomon Alby, Wendon Holsteins, Red Deer County, AB.

OR; Reserve Grand Champion Arethusa Victorious Vedia, Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR; HM Grand Champion Dixies Premier Darling-ET, Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR.

Jersey Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Champion Arethusa Victorious Vedia, Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR; Reserve Intermediate Champion Pacific Edge Mark Me Patron, Pacific Edge, Tillamook, OR; HM Intermediate Champion Pacific Edge Fireman Hot Trix, Pacific Edge, Tillamook, OR.

Jersey Reserve Grand Champion Arethusa Victorious Vedia, Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, OR.

Jersey Grand Champion Pacific Edge Premier Diva-ET, Pacific Edge, Tillamook, OR.

Jersey Junior Champion MM VIP Ruby-ET, Misty Meadows, Tillamook, OR.

NEW YORK SPRING DAIRY CAROUSEL 2023

March 31 -April 2, 2023 · Hamburg, NY

HOLSTEIN

Judge: Eddie Bue, WI

231 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Underground Adeline (Awesome), 1st aged cow, Glamourview Farm & Eaton Holsteins, NY

RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Macland-HF Yoder Rachel-ET (Yoder), 1st lifetime production cow, Kyle Reid & Adam Liddle, NY

HM SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Wil-O-Mar Diamondbk Rose-Red (Diamondback), 2nd aged cow, Elmvue Farm, NY

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Jeffrey-Way Hard Rock Twigs (Hardrock), 1st senior 3-year-old, Doeberiener, Bowen & Conroy, OH

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Elm-Spring Octane Margo (High Octane), 2nd senior 3-year-old, Luncrest Farm LLC & Elm Spring Farm, NY

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Kamps-RX AppleB Avery (Moovin), 1st junior 3-year-old, Elmvue Farm, NY

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Blondin Chief Jenny (Chief), 1st winter yearling, Adam Clark, ON

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Ms Windbrook Lyzard-ET (Windbrook), 1st spring yearling, Avery Best, FL

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Lorrmarr Lea Alleyoop Swish (Alleyoop), 1st fall yearling, Adam Clark, ON

BRED & OWNED CHAMPION

Elm-Spring Octane Margo (High Octane), 2nd senior 3-year-old, Luncrest Farm LLC & Elm Spring Farm, NY

BRED & OWNED JUNIOR CHAMPION

Rockytop-JN Denver Tully-ET (Denver), 1st

PREMIER BREEDER

Oakfield Corners Dairy, NY

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Elmvue Farm, NY

Holstein Intermediate Champion Jeffrey-Way Hard Rock Twigs,

Holstein Senior & Grand Champion Underground Adeline, Glamourview Farm & Eaton Holsteins, NY.

Champion Macland-HF Yoder Rachel-ET, Kyle Reid & Adam Liddle, NY; HM Grand Champion Wil-O-Mar Diamondbk Rose-Red, Elmvue Farm, NY.

Holstein Reserve Intermediate Champion Elm-Spring Octane Margo, Luncrest Farm LLC & Elm Spring Farm, NY.

Holstein Reserve Senior & Grand Champion Macland-HF Yoder Rachel-ET, Kyle Reid & Adam Liddle, NY.

Holstein Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Champion Jeffrey-Way Hard Rock Twigs, Doeberiener, Bowen & Conroy, OH; Reserve Intermediate Champion Elm-Spring Octane Margo, Luncrest Farm LLC & Elm Spring Farm, NY; HM Intermediate Champion Kamps-RX AppleB Avery, Elmvue Farm, NY.

Holstein Junior Champion Blondin Chief Jenny, Adam Clark, ON.

JERSEY

Judge: Andrew Vander Muelen, ON 148 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Oakdale Little Kira-P (Prevue-P), 1st 5-year-old, Brock, Anthony & Kennedy Liddle and Kaylee Wilson, NY

RESERVE SENIOR & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Maplebrough Joel Sue (Joel), 2nd 5-year-old, Clarkvalley & Barclay Phoenix, ON

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Underground VIP Manhattan-ET (VIP), 1st 4-year-old, Kennedy & Blake Crothers, NY

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Overside Victorious Sabrina (Victorious), 1st senior 2-year-old, Conroy, Eaton, Osinga & Clarkvalley, TX

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Starrock VIP Mamie Molly-ET (VIP), 1st junior 2-year-old, Cooper Merrill, NY

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

ENT LLR MCW Kid Sweet Tart (Kid Rock), 2nd junior 2-year-old, Iager & McWilliams, MD

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Big Guns Kid Rock Villa-ET (Kid Rock), 1st spring yearling, Madison Fisher, MD

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

SV Colton Hashtag-ET (Colton), 1st fall yearling, Carly Shaw and Emily & Ruben Schappman, MD

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Freedom Lane Kid Rock Gisele-ET (Kid Rock), 2nd spring yearling, G & C Krahn, R Bollenbacher, M & M Sloan, S Stanford & M Sell, WI

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOROVERALL

Hillacres Jerseys, PA

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR –HEIFER SHOW

Big Guns Cattle, PA

Jersey Reserve Senior & HM Grand Champion Maplebrough Joel

Jersey Senior & Grand Champion Oakdale Little Kira-P, Brock, Anthony & Kennedy Liddle and Kaylee Wilson, NY.

Reserve Grand Champion Overside Victorious Sabrina, Conroy, Eaton, Osinga & Clarkvalley, TX; HM Grand Champion Maplebrough Joel Sue, Clarkvalley & Barclay Phoenix, ON.

Jersey Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Overside Victorious Sabrina, Conroy, Eaton, Osinga & Clarkvalley, TX.

Jersey Junior Champion Big Guns Kid Rock Villa-ET, Madison Fisher, MD.

RED & WHITE

Judge: Joe Nash, NY

129 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Wil-O-Mar Diamnbk Rose-Red (Diamondback), 1st aged cow, Elmvue Farm, NY

RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Highcroft Absolute Lily-Red (Absolute), 1st production cow, Eaton Holsteins & Glamourview, NY

HM SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Reyncrest Diamndvk Cici-Red (Diamondback), 1st 4-year-old, Kelly & Tyler Reynolds, NY

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Graber Warrior Chili-Red-ET (Warrior), 1st senior 2-year-old, Reyncrest Farm & Fly Higher Holsteins, NY

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Cashells Jry Shakira-Red-ET (Jordy), 1st junior 3-year-old, Matt & Hannah Watson, PA

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

McWilliams Revenge-Red-ET (Unstopabull), 1st senior 3-year-old, Alison Einink, PA

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Lyn-Vale Rumchata-Red (Warrior), 1st fall yearling, Reyncrest Farm & Fly Higher Holsteins, NY

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Cashells Jor Cruella-Red (Jordy), 1st spring yearling, Ben & Liz Cashell, PA

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Clarkvalley Warrior Lucky Rose (Warrior), 1st fall calf, Adam Clark, ON

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Ovaltop Holsteins, NY

BROWN SWISS

Judge: Ryan Krohlow, WI

55 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Hell Hollow Tequila Dasher (Tequila), 1st aged cow, Patrick Miller, NY

RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Mases Manor Grandslam Love (Grandslam), 2nd aged cow, Makenna Mase, PA

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Hills Valley Carter Fizz (Carter), 1st senior

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Brown Heaven Elmstar Fancygirl (Elmstar), 1st junior 2-year-old, Josee Charron & Dave Rousseau, QC

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Meadow Hill Famous Tikki (Foremost), 1st fall calf, Gary Mase, PA

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Shadow Valley Daredevil Halo (Daredevil), 1st summer yearling, Amelia Somers, NY

R&W Reserve Senior & Grand Champion Highcroft Absolute LilyRed, Eaton Holsteins & Glamourview, NY.

R&W Senior & Grand Champion Wil-O-Mar Diamnbk Rose-Red, Elmvue Farm, NY.

R&W Intermediate Champion Graber Warrior Chili-Red-ET, Reyncrest Farm & Fly Higher Holsteins, NY.

R&W Junior Champion Lyn-Vale Rumchata-Red, Reyncrest Farm & Fly Higher Holsteins, NY.

R&W Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Wil-O-Mar Diamnbk Rose-Red, Elmvue Farm, NY; Reserve Grand Champion Highcroft Absolute Lily-Red, Eaton Holsteins & Glamourview, NY; HM Grand Champion Reyncrest Diamndvk Cici-Red, Kelly & Tyler Reynolds, NY.

Brown Swiss Senior & Grand Champion Hell Hollow Tequila Dasher, Patrick Miller, NY.

Brown Swiss Intermediate Champion Hills Valley Carter Fizz, Blake Hill, NY.

Brown Swiss Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Hell Hollow Tequila Dasher, Patrick Miller, NY; Reserve Grand Champion Mases Manor Grandslam Love, Makenna Mase, PA; HM Grand Champion Brown Heaven Biver Frenchkiss, Josee Charron & Dave Rousseau, QC.

Brown Swiss Junior Champion Meadow Hill Famous Tikki, Gary Mase, PA.

AYRSHIRE

Judge: Joe Nash, NY

55 Head

SENIOR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Still-Dreamn Vicking Jazza (Vicking), 1st 5-yearold, Sarah Hill, VT

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Gold-N-Ayr R Dazzle Buttons (Dazzle), 1st aged cow, Macy Schmitz, NY

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

Jomill Burdette Oakley ET (Burdette), 1st senior 3-year-old, Karlie Supplee, PA

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Jomill Burdette Kalypso-ET (Burdette), 1st senior 2-year-old, Taylor Heeter, PA

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Stylin Reynolds Monroe (Reynolds), 1st fall calf, Leslie & Linda Bruchey, MD

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

On-The-Map Ringer Best Done Right (Ringer), 1st spring yearling, Ashton & Levi Wilcox, NY

GUERNSEY

Judge: Ryan Krohlow, WI

25 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Knapps Digligle Quality’s Queenie (Top Gun), 1st 4-year-old, Lauren Nelson & Richard Giddings, VT

RESERVE SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Misty Meadows HP GG Sunset-ETV (Les), 1st 5-year-old, Beth Clark & Chris Reichard, PA

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Heritage Brook Lat Trinity (Latimer), 1st senior 2-year-old, Katie Livingston & Mason Ziemba, NY

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Gladheart Drone Meagan-ET (Drone), 1st spring yearling, Edward Crossland, MD

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Twin County Tappys Trifecta-ETV (American Pie), 1st winter yearling, Landree Fraley, PA

MILKING SHORTHORN

Judge: Ryan Krohlow, WI

29 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Hard Core Bentley Runway (Bentley), 1st 4-yearold, Chriselle Fisher, PA

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Tobin Farm Bad Rhonda (Badger), 2nd 4-yearold, Cameron Harrington, PA

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Gary’s Christos Saffron (Christos), 1st senior 2-year-old, Glenn McNeil & Allen Vangorder, NH

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

BJ Colors L Strike Noble P (Strike), 1st senior 3-year-old, Brian Nailor, PA

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Woodsey-Dell Lran Chopper EXP (Liriano), 1st winter yearling, Alora Sprout, PA

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Merrwin Sombe Bo Allison (Sombreo), 1st summer yearling, Jeffrey Winton & Merrillea, NY

Ayrshire Senior & Reserve Grand Champion Still-Dreamn Vicking Jazza, Sarah Hill, VT.

Ayrshire Junior Champion Stylin Reynolds Monroe, Leslie & Linda Bruchey, MD.

Guernsey Junior Champion Gladheart Drone Meagan-ET, Edward Crossland, MD.

Guernsey Senior & Grand Champion Knapps Digligle Quality’s Queenie, Lauren Nelson & Richard Giddings, VT.

Guernsey Reserve Senior & Grand Champion Misty Meadows HP GG Sunset-ETV, Beth Clark & Chris Reichard, PA.

Milking Shorthorn Grand Champion Hard Core Bentley Runway, Chriselle Fisher, PA.

Milking Shorthorn Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Gary’s Christos Saffron, Glenn McNeil & Allen Vangorder, NH.

Milking Shorthorn Junior Champion Woodsey-Dell Lran Chopper EXP, Alora Sprout, PA.

JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS

HOLSTEIN

Senior & Grand Champion: Tusc-Vu Avalanche Cali-ET (Avalanche), 1st aged cow, Isaac Folts

Intermediate Champion: Kingsway Snazzy Jazzy-ET (Avalanche), 1st junior 3-year-old, Derek George

Junior Champion: Cookiecutter Riddle-Red-ET (Warrior), 1st spring yearling, Chloe & Claire Lamb

JERSEY

Senior & Grand Champion: Top-Quality Northern Spy (Hector), 1st 5-year-old, Rhett Nagel

Intermediate Champion: Lawtons Gentry Flash (Gentry), 1st senior 3-year-old, Ryan Lawton & Isaac Folts

Junior Champion: HC-Rader Gentry Silk-ET (Gentry), 1st winter yearling, Shelby Rader

RED & WHITE

Senior & Grand Champion: Garay Red Diamond-Red-ET (Diamondback), 1st 5-year-old, Landree & Dakota Fraley

Intermediate Champion: McWilliams Revenge-Red-ET (Unstopabull), 1st senior 3-year-old, Alison Einink

Junior Champion: Boardwalk Wr Sparkle-Red-ET (Warrior), 1st summer yearling, Abbie Ainslie

BROWN SWISS

Senior & Grand Champion: Mases Manor Grandslam Love (Grandslam), 2nd aged cow, Makenna Mase

Intermediate Champion: Top Acres GW Wispit ETV (Glenwood), 3rd senior 3-year-old, Rachel, Allie, Brock, Olivia Champluvier

Junior Champion: Shadow Valley Daredevil Halo (Daredevil), 1st summer yearling, Amelia Somers

AYRSHIRE

Intermediate & Grand Champion: Jomill Burdette Oakley ET (Burdette), 1st senior 3-year-old, Karlie Supplee

Senior Champion: Still-Dreamn Vicking Jazza (Vicking), 1st 5-year-old, Sarah Hill

Junior Champion: On-The-Map Ringer Best Done Right (Ringer), 1st spring yearling, Ashton and Levi Wilcox

GUERNSEY

Senior & Grand Champion: Retso AP Kiya-ETV (American Pie), 2nd 4-year-old, Sylvia Johnson

Intermediate Champion: Heritage Brook Lat Trinity (Latimer), 1st senior 2-year-old, Katie Livingston & Mason Ziemba

Junior Champion: Twin County Tappys Trifecta-ETV (American Pie), 1st winter yearling, Landree Fraley

MILKING SHORTHORN

Intermediate & Grand Champion: Hard Core L Strike Diamond P (Strike), 1st junior 2-year-old, Olivia Vanevera

Senior Champion: Tobin Farm Bad Rhonda (Badger), 2nd 4-year-old, Cameron Harrington

Junior Champion: Woodsey-Dell Iran Chopper EXP (Liriano), 1st winter yearling, Alora Sprout

Jersey Grand Champion Top-Quality Northern Spy, Rhett Nagel.

R&W Grand Champion Garay Red Diamond-Red, Landree & Dakota Fraley.

Milking Shorthorn Grand Champion Hard Core L Strike Diamond P, Olivia Vanevera.

Brown Swiss Grand Champion Mases Manor Grandslam Love, Makenna Mase.

Guernsey Grand Champion Retso AP Kiya-ETV, Sylvia Johnson.

SPRING DAIRY EXPO 2023

March 31 - April 1, 2023 · Columbus, OH

HOLSTEIN

Judge: Matt Hawbaker, MD 161 Head

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

K-Hurst Armani Dazed (Armani), 1st aged cow, Jay Ackley, East Liberty, OH

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Kiko Byway Kittie (Byway), 1st 4-year-old, Kiko Holsteins, Paris, OH

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Ren-Row Corvette Lollipop (Corvette), 1st 5-year-old, Ruth Bambauer, St Marys, OH

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Loa-De-Mede Wh Chief Bonita (Chief), 1st senior 2-year-old, Jay Ackley, East Liberty, OH

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Sweetview Side-K Hosanna-ET (Sidekick), 1st senior 3-year-old, Allison Melvin & Ack-Lee Holsteins, Rushylvania, OH

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Ms Shadow Qcove Magnificent (Sidekick), 1st junior 2-year-old, Kurt Wolf & Quietcove Holsteins, New Bavaria, OH

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Mayhill Apple Crust Doozie (Apple-Crisp), 1st winter yearling, Emily Hill, Fort Jennings, OH

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Ms Baby Shark (Denver), 1st spring yearling, Meyer, Oechsle & Bertsch, Fort Jennings, OH

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Lookwell Denver Valkyrie (Denver), 1st fall calf, Lookwell Farm, Elkhart, IN

BRED & OWNED CHAMPION

Kiko Byway Kittie (Byway), 1st 4-year-old, Kiko Holsteins, Paris, OH

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Kiko Farms, Paris, OH

HOLSTEIN JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS

Senior & Grand Champion: Ren-Row Corvette Lollipop (Corvette), 1st 5-year-old, Ruth Bambauer, St Marys, OH Reserve Senior & HM Grand Champion: Silver-Mist Sanchez Cate (Sanchez), 2nd aged cow, A, A & A Topp, Botkins, OH

Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion: Wil-San Doc Daredevil (King Doc), 1st junior 3-year-old, Audrey & Brady Sidle, Smithville, OH Reserve Intermediate Champion: Glen-Paul Warrior Bacardi (Warrior), 4th senior 2-year-old, Audrey Sidle & Logan Topp, Smithville, OH

Junior Champion: Mayhill Apple Crust Doozie (AppleCrisp), 1st winter yearling, Emily Hill, Fort Jennings, OH Reserve Junior Champion: McWilliams Future (Brokaw), 2nd fall calf, Caroline Egolf & Ellie Cummings, Churubusco, IN

Holstein Reserve Senior Champion & Bred & Owned Champion Kiko Byway Kittie, Kiko Holsteins, Paris, OH.

Holstein Senior & Grand Champion K-Hurst Armani Dazed, Jay Ackley, East Liberty, OH.

Holstein Junior Champion Mayhill Apple Crust Doozie, Emily Hill, Fort Jennings, OH.

Holstein Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Loa-DeMede Wh Chief Bonita, Jay Ackley, East Liberty, OH.

OH; Reserve Senior Champion Kiko Byway Kittie, Kiko Holsteins, Paris, OH.

Ackley, East Liberty, OH; Reserve Intermediate Champion Sweetview Side-K Hosanna-ET, Allison Melvin & Ack-Lee Holsteins, Rushylvania, OH.

Holstein Junior Show Grand Champion Ren-Row Corvette Lollipop, Ruth Bambauer, St Marys, OH.

JERSEY

Judge: Allyn Paulson, IL 98 Head

SENIOR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

RRF Classic Tequila Dell (Tequila), 1st aged cow, Allison Frances, Greenville, OH

RESERVE SENIOR & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Rivendale Joel Ricochet (Joel), 1st 4-year-old, Kevin Reichard, Plymouth, IN

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Hi Poits Colton Teresa (Colton), 2nd 4-year-old, Bos Dairy LLC, Ashville, OH

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

MM-T Pockets Game On-ET (Vaden), 1st senior 3-year-old, Michael Heath, Westminster, MD

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Sarah’s Scent VIP Skittles-ET (VIP), 1st junior 3-year-old, Olivia Finke, London, OH

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

BK-Mors Valson Dolly (Valson), 1st junior 2-yearold, Morgans Jerseys & Grant Cope, Urbana, OH

JUNIOR CHAMPION

AJ VIP 5319-ET (VIP), 1st spring yearling, Luke Albright, Willard, OH

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Sheratons Colton Shepard-ET (Colton), 1st summer yearling, Madison Fisher, Chris Curtiss & Petra Meier, Frostburg, MD

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Leann-Acres Lolalala Caroline (Lolalala), 1st fall yearling, Lookwell Farms, Austin & Susan Thomas and Eli & Isaac Horswill, Middlebury IN

PREMIER BREEDER

Oakhaven Jerseys, Galloway, OH

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Morgan Jerseys, Urbana, OH

JERSEY JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS

Senior & Grand Champion: RRF Classic Tequila Dell (Tequila), 1st aged cow, Allison Frances, Greenville, OH

Reserve Senior Champion: Her Man Casino Anthem (Casino), 3rd 4-year-old, Hannah, Kyle & Lily Hurst, Polk and Elsass, Waynesville, OH

Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion: Sarah’s Scent VIP Skittles-ET (VIP), 1st junior 3-year-old, Olivia Finke, London, OH

Reserve Intermediate & HM Grand Champion: Impression Moana-ET (Impression), 3rd senior 2-year-old, Lauren Albright, Willard, OH

Junior Champion: AJ VIP 5319-ET (VIP), 1st spring yearling, Luke Albright, Willard, OH Reserve Junior Champion: Voucher Puntacana (Voucher), 1st fall calf, Audrey Topp, Urbana, OH

Jersey Senior & Reserve Grand Champion RRF Classic Tequila Dell, Allison Frances, Greenville, OH.

Jersey Intermediate & Grand Champion MM-T Pockets Game On-ET, Michael Heath, Westminster, MD

Plymouth, IN.

Jersey Reserve Senior & HM Grand Champion Rivendale Joel Ricochet, Kevin Reichard, Plymouth, IN.

Jersey Reserve Intermediate Champion Sarah’s Scent VIP Skittles-ET, Olivia Finke, London, OH.

Jersey Junior Champion AJ VIP 5319-ET, Luke Albright, Willard, OH.

DECADES OF DUPAT

March 4, 2023 · Hilmar, CA · Average $8926 on 149 Lots

Wickstrom Jersey Farms celebrated 50 years of Dupat genetics at their Decades of Dupat Sale held March 4, 2023 at the farm in Hilmar, CA. The sale featured elite genomic consignments and high-end Jersey and Holsteins consignments from around the country. 149 lots were hammered off, and at the end of the day, the sale averaged $8,926!

GENOMIC LOTS

Lot 2G – $110,000 – Dupat Monster 26455P-ET, a 10/22 Monster at GJPI +173, making her the #30 GJPI heifer in the breed and the #1 GJPI & CM$ polled female in the world.

Consignor: Wickstrom Jersey Farms, Hilmar, CA

Buyer: ABS Global, Deforest, WI

Lot 1G – $90,000 – Kash-In Happy New YearET, a 1/23 Geppetto at GJPI +183. She is the #12 GJPI female in the breed, #2 CM$ female and the #1 Geppetto!

Consignor: Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, CA

Buyer: Semex, Guelph, ON

Lot 6G – $80,000 – JX Jer-Z-Boyz Moore Mae 83892 {6}-P-ET, a 12/22 Maid Moore at +170

GJPI, making her the #2 GJPI Maid Moore and #2 CM$ Polled female.

Consignor: Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch, Pixley, CA

Buyer: Semex, Guelph, ON

the National Jersey Jug Futurity & 2022 ABA

All-American Senior 3-Year-Old!

Consignor: Carly & Rebecca Shaw and KashIn Jerseys, Tulare, CA

Buyer: Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare, CA

Lot 19J – $18,300 – Pacific Edge Divas

Debut-ET, a 12/22 Kid Rock out of Pacific Edge Premier Diva-ET EX-91%, the AJCA AllAmerican Senior 3-Year-Old in 2022!

Consignor: Brent Rocha, Tillamook, OR

Buyer: Josh Verberg, Mark Brindiero & Franchise, Ashville, OH

Paulo-Bro Tatoo Marla 10153 EX-92 EEEEE, a 4-year-old Tatoo out of a VG Gamma, then a VG Superbo, back into the Eastview Mattie G family.

Consignor: Calori-D Holsteins, Denair, CA

Buyer: F & D Borba, F & C Borba, Grossi, Van Exel, Modesto, CA

Lot 24H – $11,200 – Hammertime Legend

Remmy-ET, a 6/22 Legend out of an EX-92 Alltheway, then an EX-91 Goldwyn.

Consignor: Hammertime Holsteins, Poynette, WI

Buyer: Luke, Henry & Mikayla Brasil, Turlock CA

BUDJON FUTURES SALE 2023

March 18, 2023 · Lomira, WI · Average $7401 on 80 Lots

The Budjon Futures Sale 2023 was held at the farm in Lomira, WI on March 18 with an outstanding average of $7401 on 80 lots, grossing over $568,000. On Friday evening before the sale, Budjon hosted a round table panel discussion about maximizing show heifer potential with Nick Sarbacker, Madison Fisher, and Josh and Casey Hushon along with Kelli Cull as moderator and panel member. A large turnout filled the upstairs conference room at Budjon with those wanting to hear the best tips and strategies about raising heifers.

Lot 1 – $35,000 – Oakfield Tatoo FancylikeET, a 3/22 Tatoo out of the World Dairy Expo Supreme Champion, Oakfield Solom Footloose-ET EX-96 EEEEE

Consignor: Heartland Dairy, WI

Buyer: Arjun Singh and Tim & Sharyn Abbott, New Zealand

Lot 21 – $21,000 – Milksource Storm SirenET VG-88, a senior 3-year-old Thunder Storm that was the Reserve All-American Fall Yearling in 2021. She is also a maternal sister to Erbacres Snapple Shakira EX-97 2E, the WDE Supreme Champion in 2021.

Consignor: Demmer, Nickels, Buske, Dougherty & Rauen, IA

Buyer: Le-O-La Holsteins, IA

Consignor: Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, WI

Buyer: Arizona Dairy Company, AZ

Lot 9 – $20,000 – Blexys Jaggr Billie Jean-ET, a 3/22 Jagger out of the 2017 WDE Supreme Champion Rosiers Blexy Goldwyn EX-97 3E

Consignor: R-John Holsteins, CA

Buyer: Jason Kline & John Stoltzfus, PA

Lot 10 – $20,000 – Budweisers DL BrittanyET, a 6/22 Delta-Lambda out of Blexys Crush Budweiser EX-91, then Expo Supreme Champion Rosiers Blexy Goldwyn EX-97 3E

Consignor: Heartland Dairy, WI

Buyer: Arizona Dairy Company & Grai-Rose

ET, a 9/22 Delta-Lambda out of two-time AllAmerican Ladyrose Caught Your Eye EX-92, back to Rosedale Lexington EX-95.

Consignor: Genosource, IA

Buyer: Budjon, Vail, & R-John Holsteins, WI

Lot 16 – $18,500 – IVF Session out of Miss Apple Snapple-Red EX-96 2E, the AllAmerican R&W 125,000 Lb Cow in 2020 and the dam of Erbacres Snapple Shakira EX-97 2E, the WDE Supreme Champion in 2021.

Consignor: Milksource Genetics, WI

Buyer: Richard Denier, CA

GLOBAL DAIRY LEADERS HONORED WITH WORLD DAIRY EXPO RECOGNITION AWARDS

World Dairy Expo® is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2023 Expo Recognition Awards. Nominated and selected by their peers, these individuals have made remarkable contributions to the dairy industry and their communities. Honorees will be formally honored during the Recognition Awards Banquet at World Dairy Expo on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

DAIRY PRODUCER OF THE YEAR : Randy Kortus, Lynden, Wash., Mainstream Holsteins, Jerseys and Ayrshires

Randy Kortus, Lynden, Wash., has built a dynasty of elite cattle genetics with his family’s herd, focusing on solid production cows while encompassing multiple breeds. Kortus and his family’s commitment to detailed and consistent herd management has provided each cow the opportunity to express her genetic potential, and it shows, as Kortus has developed 22 Dam of Merit cows, 41 Gold Medal Dam cows, and 13 cows achieving individual lifetime productions over 300,000 pounds of milk. He has also developed prominent sires in the Holstein and Jersey breeds, such as Mainstream Manifold and Mainstream Iatola Sparky. Beyond impacting the dairy industry through elite genetics, Kortus has committed over 25 years of service and leadership to Holstein Association USA

and Select Sires, providing consultant services for herd owners and presenting seminars on a variety of dairy industry topics. Kortus has traveled to 27 countries on over 50 different trips, serving as a welcomed ambassador for the US dairy industry.

INDUSTRY PERSON OF THE YEAR: Tom Morris, Amery, Wis., Deronda Farm, Tom Morris Ltd., Cattle CONNECTION

A successful Registered Holstein breeder, educator, auctioneer/sale manager, publisher and industry leader, Tom Morris’ pedigree is as storied as any sale topper he’s sold. Morris and his wife Sandy, owners of Deronda Farm, developed more than 200 Excellent cows and held three complete dispersals during the 1980s, each boasting the highest average in the USA for the year. Owners and operators of Tom Morris Ltd., the couple has managed over 500 dispersals and consignment sales, including the World Classic at World Dairy Expo. Always an innovator, Morris helped launch the first 9-month Dairy Herdsman Technical College Program in the country, serving as an instructor for ten years. As owner/publisher of the Cattle CONNECTION, he connected buyers and sellers with the monthly dairy publication for 32 years. Morris is also a valued industry leader, currently serving as World Dairy Expo’s Dairy Cattle Exhibitor

Committee chair and as Vice President of the Executive Committee.

INTERNATIONAL PERSON OF THE YEAR: Bonnie Cooper, North York, Ontario, Canada, Holstein Journal

Bonnie Cooper of North York, Ontario, Canada, is a well-known, highly respected and trailblazing journalist who has dedicated her distinguished career of over 45 years to chronicling Canada’s dairy cattle industry as Editor of Holstein Journal. Throughout her time at Holstein Journal, Cooper devoted her way with words to telling meaningful stories about industry challenges and successes, genetic advancements, cow families and shows and sales. Cooper also managed the distinguished All-Canadian contest. Although Holstein Journal ceased publication in March 2019, Cooper continues her passion for writing about the dairy industry as a freelance journalist for a variety of publications, both in Canada and around the world. Most notably, she wrote “Holstein Milestones at the Royal” in honor of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair’s 100th anniversary for Holstein Canada’s Info Holstein publication last fall. Cooper also continues to write and distribute throughout Canada a free, monthly Holstein Coming Events column called “Bonnie’s Holstein Dairy Events Listing”.

JERSEY ENTHUSIAST MICHAEL HEATH PASSES UNEXPECTEDLY

Born March 24, 1964, in Gettysburg, PA, he was the cherished son of Billy Joe and Betty Ann (Stiles) Heath of Westminster.

Michael was a graduate of Westminster High School, Class of 1982. He later graduated from Hawkeye Tech in Cedar Falls, IA. His greatest passion in life was being involved in all aspects of the cattle industry, whether showing, judging, selling, or breeding. His knowledge of the industry allowed him to judge dairy cattle shows locally and all over the world including Canada, Brazil, Australia, Mexico, and Switzerland. Michael was a mentor, especially to youth, and was always willing to help or give advice to anyone who needed it.

of Waynesboro, PA; niece Mackenzie N. Poole of Philadephia, PA; nephew Ryan C. Poole and wife Caitie of York, PA; great-nephews Alexander J. Poole and Rowan S. Poole; uncles and aunts Wayne R. Stiles and Allen and Kay Stiles; Howard and Patricia Stiles; Charlotte Meunier; Clifford Stiles, June Costa; Robert and Cindy Heath; Linda and John Tudor; David and Kathy Heath; Ronald Heath and their families. He was predeceased by Ruby, Jerry and Betty Heath.

Michael

Surviving in addition to his parents is sister Susanne (Susie) V. Poole and husband Richard

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Michael P. Heath Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o MD State Grange, Richard Stonebraker, 14108 Cearfoss Pike, Hagerstown, MD 21740.

Patrick Heath, 58, of Westminster, MD passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Upcoming events

SHOWS

May 18-19 Western National Spring Show, Richmond, UT Cowsmo Coverage

May 20-21 Midwest Quality Colors Spring Show, Monroe, WI, Judge Molly Sloan, WI

June 6-9 Alberta Dairy Congress, Rimbey, AB

Jun 17 Maryland Jersey Field Day, Frederick, MD

Jun 24

Cowsmo Coverage

Mid-Atlantic Invitational Brown Swiss Show, Frederick, MD, Judge Jenny Thomas, OH Cowsmo Coverage

Jun 29-Jul 1 Minnesota State Holstein Show, Hutchinson, MN Cowsmo Coverage

Jul 7 Illinois Holstein Championship Show, Lincoln, IL, Judge Michael Duckett, WI

Cowsmo Coverage

Jul 13 Vancouver Island Holstein Show, Duncan, BC

Jul 18 Midwest Regional Ayrshire & Milking Shorthorn Show, Beaver Dam, WI

Cowsmo Coverage

Jul 22 National Summer Ayrshire Spectacular, Syracuse, NY, Judge Tyler Reynolds, NY

Jul 22 New England Holstein Summer Show, Lyndonville, VT, Judge Jason Zimmerman, NY Cowsmo Coverage

Jul 22 Tennessee State Holstein Show, Lebanon, TN Cowsmo Coverage

Jul 27-28 Ontario Summer Show, Lindsay, ON

Jul 28-29

Cowsmo Coverage

Mid-East Summer National Holstein Show, Columbus OH Cowsmo Coverage

Aug 4-5 Virginia Summer Showdown, Harrisonburg, VA Cowsmo Coverage

Aug 12

Guernsey Gold Showcase, Cortland, NY, Judge Brian Schnebly, MD

Aug 12-13 Erie County NY Fair, Hamburg, NY Cowsmo Coverage

Aug 16 NJ State Jersey Show, Woodstown, NJ Cowsmo Coverage

Aug 17 Eastern Ontario Invitational Show, Spencerville, ON, Judge Kevin McLean, ON

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Aug 23-24 Supreme Dairy Show, St. Hyacinthe, QC Cowsmo Coverage

Aug 25-26 Western Canadian Classic Junior Dairy Show, Saskatoon, SK

Aug 30 Midwest Fall National Holstein Show, St. Paul, MN Cowsmo Coverage

Sept 9-10 NY State Holstein Show, Greenwich, NY

Sept 10 Youth Dairy Classic, Manchester, IA Cowsmo Coverage

Sept 15 Northeast Fall National Holstein Show, West Springfield, MA Cowsmo Coverage

Sept 16-20 All American Dairy Show, Harrisburg, PA Cowsmo Coverage

Sept 19-20 Eastern Fall National Holstein Show, Harrisburg, PA Cowsmo Coverage

Aug 30 Midwest Fall National Holstein Show, St. Paul, MN Cowsmo Coverage

Oct 1-6 World Dairy Expo, Madison, WI Cowsmo Coverage

Oct 19-21 Westerner Dairy Showcase, Red Deer, AB

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SALES

May 6 Breeders Bash at Synergy Dairy, Pulaski, WI

May 12 1st Impressions at the Interstate III, Hagerstown, MD, Managed by the Alliance of Hill & Abbott and Interstate Heifer Care

May 13 Heart of the Wheel Sale, Monroe, WI, Managed by Green Co. Holstein Breeders

May 16 Western Spring National Heritage, Richmond, UT, Hosted & Managed by; Richmond B&W Days Committee

May 16-17 Golden Oaks Farm Tag Sale, Wauconda, IL

May 19 Post Time at the Ratliff's IV, Garnett, KS

May 19 Petitclerc Online Sale, Saint-Basile, QC

May 27 Foundations of Palmyra & SpringhillI, Big Prairie, OH

Jun 3 The Franchise Kind Enhanced to Bos Edition, Ashville, OH, Managed by The Franchise Kind and Enhanced Genetics

Jun 16 Duckett Holsteins Summer Selections

Online Auction, Rudolph, WI, Online with CattleClub.com

Jun 16 Brown Swiss National Convention Sale, Fresno, CA

Jun 17 Hard Core Breeders' Selection, Muncy, PA, Managed by Fraley Auction Co. and Hard Core Farm

Jun 24 National American Milking Shorthorn Society Convention Sale, Norman, OK

Jun 26 National Holstein Convention Sale, Lexington, KY, Managed by The Alliance

Jun 30 National Ayrshire Convention Sale, Frederick, MD

Jul 1 Summer Showcase @ Elite Dairy II, Chatham, NY

Jul 1 South Mountain Spotlight, Boonsboro, MD

Jul 8 National Guernsey Convention Sale, Lebanon, NH

Jul 10 Maryland State Sale, Union Bridge, MD, Managed by The Alliance & Maryland Holstein Association

Aug 1 Bright Futures 8 Sale, Managed by The Alliance of Hill & Abbott

Aug 11 East Coast Style Sale, Pleasant Valley, PEI, Managed by Blair & Jamie Weeks

Mar 2 Amplify Sale, Hilmar, CA, Hosted by Vierra Dairy, Managed by Triple-T

Mar 15 March Madness, Thurmont, MD, Managed by MD-Hillbrook Sales & Service

EVENTS & MEETINGS

Jun 14-16 National Brown Swiss Convention, Fresno, CA

Jun 20-24 National Milking Shorthorn Convention, Norman, OK

Jun 21-24 American Jersey Cattle Association Annual Meeting, La Crosse, WI

Jun 23-27 Holstein Association USA National Convention, Lexington, KY

June 28-Jul 2 National Ayrshire Convention, Frederick, MD

July 15 Holstein Quebec Branch Picnic, Amqui, QC

July 30 NY State Holstein Picnic, Johnstown, NY, Hosted by Elmvue Farm

Aug 8 Genetic Evaluation Release

Oct 1-6 World Dairy Expo, Madison, WI

Nov 3-12 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Toronto, ON

Dec 5 Genetic Evaluation Release

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