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editorial MERRY CHRISTMAS & BLESSED NEW YEAR!

By: Lexi Wright

As we head into the holiday season it is important to remember the importance of family and friends. Our parents were recently recognized by Alberta Milk for their lifetime contribution to the industry. This evening was a great reminder of all the great friends both us and our parents have made over the years of showing cattle, serving on boards or show committees and our involvement with youth in the 4-H and WCC programs. It was without a doubt a great honor for our parents to be acknowledged by our peers, their friends and industry people. Another person that will be recognized in December and Ella considers a great mentor and friend is Patty Jones. Even though Ella and I are in Mexico for the National Holstein and Jersey show we will certainly be thinking about Patty as she is inducted into the Agricultural Hall of Fame. A true accomplishment for anyone let alone a woman in agriculture.

We would like to thank all of the staff at Cowsmopolitan for all your help and dedication during 2017. Our success is built from your hard work and dedication but most of all from the great relationships you have built with the industry and it’s people. This is the reason our business continues to thrive. Now it is time to spend time with your family and enjoy the season and what it has to offer. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Wright family and everyone at Cowsmo!

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As Christmas approaches don’t forget to cherish the little things in life. Remember live life to its fullest and live for today NOT tomorrow. Putting your best foot forward, thinking positive and working hard always gives the best results.

FROM THE NATIONAL DIRECTOR FOR WESTERN-QUEBEC

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Another year is over and Holstein Canada really wants to thank our members for their trust in us and in the breed. For a second year in row, we beat our registration record! We recognize the healthy state of our industry has contributed to this success. Expansion in the size of herds and the encouraging market for milking cows have resulted in producers breeding more heifers. The loyalty of Canadian producers to register those herds and seeing value in registered animals has contributed to Canada being a world leader today. It is so encouraging to see this continue and Holstein Canada never takes your business for granted. We strive to earn it! Classification is also going well, with more cows classified along with time devoted to cattle assessments, as we continue to be the service provider for this DFC proAction service. This service allows us Elyse Gendron, QC to meet new producers and to reconnect with some who have left. Adding cattle assessments to our list of “core services” just made sense to us and we are so pleased with the 95% acceptance rate! The Holstein Canada Board feels blessed to having an amazing team at the office and in the field. We continue to improve our online services, adding many enhancements recently for your benefit. Please take a moment this winter to explore the

new reports, update your farm information, and of course vote for the Cow of the Year! Winter is a good time to review goals and to make plans for new projects. I also take advantage of this quieter season to visit with friends and meet colleagues at training sessions or meetings. For those who have a chance to be part of a Breeder’s Cup, all the best! There may just be an unsuspected treasure in your barn. Spring time is also a great time to “meet the family” at our Convention. This year, we are thrilled to welcome you to Quebec City. The high level “Sale and Show” will be in nearby Victoriaville. Farm tours will be diverse and include some of our most renowned farms, and of course the AGM is the opportunity for the Board to share news and listen to our members. The Gala for our new Master Breeders is the time to remember no matter the herd size, type of barn, or membership years, there is one thing that gathers all of us: our passion for Holstein cows. Have a great winter, Elyse Gendron National Director for Western-Quebec

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SOLID FOUNDATION FOR A FUTURE Goldenflo Holsteins By: Lexi Wright

Goldenflo Atwood Jam EX-93 2E is a granddaughter of Nifty and is one of the key family members today with a 6 year record 305 day projection 18,114M 662F 3.7% 514P 2.8%. Photo taken in front of the Hillsborough River where the farm backs onto

MacBeath Family (l-r) Maureen holding Sarah, Chris, Merle & Gord. Front: (l-r) Anna, Emily and Julia

verlooking the Hillsborough River just outside of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, is the second oldest dairy farm on Island. Six generations deep on the property, the MacBeath family strives for top type and production. After being told by Holstein fieldman Ernie Jarvis that Holsteins is where the action is at, Athol and Doris MacBeath traded in their registered beef shorthorn and potato farming operation in the 1960’s and began dairy farming with a 24 stall stanchion barn. As their sons, Gordon and Malcolm, joined the farm, barn and farm expansions followed. The original portion of the dairy barn was built in 1949, which was followed by major additions in 1966 and in 1978, followed by two more in the 1990’s. This brought the tie stall barn up to its current 100 cows. The first addition barn was later transitioned in to a calf barn. A new heifer facility was constructed in 2009. Gordon’s son, Chris, came home to the farm in 2004 and in 2013 Chris and his wife, Maureen, purchased Malcolm’s shares. Today the farm is owned by Gordon and his wife Merle, and Chris and his wife, Maureen. Gordon

is responsible for milking and looking after the accounting end of things as well. He is also the head mechanic who can fix almost anything. Chris does most of the feeding, looks after calf management and the breeding decisions. Malcolm and his wife, Valerie and kids Brodie (21) and Taylor (19) live on the edge of the farm. Malcolm continues to be an important part of the farm and is responsible for calf registration, milking and managing the feed inventory. Valerie helps out with meals during harvest and haying. While Merle and Maureen both work off the farm, they both play an integral role in the farm’s activities. Maureen is a full-time school teacher with dairy roots developed at her parents’ Standean herd in Alberta. She fills in for milking, trains heifers for the show and more recently helps with night checks in the barn. Merle works as a pre-kindergarten teacher. She is a huge help with meals and is also an amazing grandmother to Chris and Maureen’s four very busy girls, Emily (7), Julia (5), Anna (3) and Sarah (1). Chris’ brother Colin, his wife Kate along their son Caleb live and work in Vancouver, providing a good reason for Gordon and Merle to slip away occasionally for visits. The MacBeath’s grow all their own feed, except for the 100 tonnes of barley purchased annually. Even though the corn harvest is custom done, it still makes for a very busy harvest time. Added income comes from the harvest of 10,000 pumpkins sold each fall. Making their own TMR ration has become increasingly important as they strive to maximize herd production. “In the past we have always turned our cows out on pasture during the summer starting in June. This year the addition of some big fans in the barn

GOLDENFLO HOLSTEINS- Farm Facts • Milk 100 Holsteins • Herd Classification: 28 E , 83 VG 21 GP • Milk production average: 12,499 kgs of Milk, BCA 280-310-276 • 400 acres grass, 120 acres barley, 80 acres corn, 75 acres soybeans and 3 acres pumpkins • Calves fed 8 litres whole milk (not waste milk) daily along with calf starter 22 , weaned at 8-10 weeks of age, hay at weaning • move to heifer barn 20 calf starter, 35 protein supplement dry silage • 60 days preg receive pellet only and baylage • Cows receive grass silage, corn silage, barley, roast soybeans, all mixed in house for TMR plus protein mineral supplement • Bulls currently being used: Sidekick, Sandstorm, Kingpin and Victor with sexed semen from Chief and iMac allowed us to keep them in, which has increased our production 600 litres per day,” said Chris. Gordon admits that his father, Athol, did a great job of providing them with a good base of deep bodied, open ribbed, big framed cows. Together, he and Chris have continued that trend while adding more type through focusing on good feet and legs, nice wide rumps and good udders. Using almost 100% Young sires, they focus on cow families, type and management traits when choosing bulls. In the last 5 years, production has also become a bigger focus for them. “We have been always recognized for high type, but we got tired of hearing that type cows don’t milk. We purposely set out to prove that one of the highest type herds in the province could also be one of the highest producing,” said Chris. As a result, Goldenflo was the highest 2X per day

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herd in PEI in 2016 with an average of 12,499 kilograms of milk, and a BCA of 280-310-276. The herd classification is 28 Excellent (EX), 83 Very Good (VG) and 21 Good Plus (GP). The MacBeath’s use both DHI testing and regular classification rounds to continue herd improvement. “Both DHI and classification help us manage our herd. The herd reports and the ability to benchmark against the rest of the country is a really useful tool.” said Chris. Maureen says, “I think the monthly reports help us to be better overall managers, especially when it comes to milk production, feed and animal health.” For Chris classification and production records play a large role in their marketing program. “You don’t know how difficult it is to sell something until the records are not there. These tools help us to receive a premium for our stock. Classification and proof information also helps identify the families we should be working with,” said Chris. These tools and solid breeding decisions resulted in a Master Breeder Shield for Goldenflo in 2005. Making the breeding decisions since 2004, Chris credits his dad and Malcolm for the Master Breeder Shield. Chris mentions, “I still remember Louis Patenaude congratulating me. I thanked him, but said it wasn’t my shield. What really sticks out in my mind was what Louis said next. ‘If you help at the farm, it’s your shield. Everyone plays a role, whether it’s breeding cows, milking, doing field work or even making meals or looking after children. All those things contribute to the success of being a Master Breeder.’”

(l-r) Goldenflo Atwood Jam EX-93 2E, Goldenflo Dempsey Kingdom EX-93 2E, Goldenflo Lauthority Laughable EX-90, Goldenflo Sanchez Jumbles VG-87, Lewisdale G Shottle Sugar EX-91 2E, Goldenflo Windbrook Kingsley EX-91, Goldenflo Blitz Funny Bone EX-93 5E

4 EX and 8 VG daughters that make her standout as a brood cow. Nifty’s granddaughter, Goldenflo Atwood Jam EX-93 2E, is one of the key family members today with a 6 year record 305 day projection 18,114M 662F 3.7% 514P 2.8%.

Some of the main contributors to this shield on the cow side included Goldenflo Astre Jingle EX 4E 10*, Goldenflo Jed Nifty EX 11* and Goldenflo Inspire Eclipse VG-87 5*. Since then Eclipse’s granddaughter, Goldenflo Gibson Smarties EX91 5E 8* and another family, Goldenflo Lee Angel EX-91 3E 14*, have also played a large role in the herd’s success.

Goldenflo Gibson Smarties EX-91 5E 8* has 7 lactations and her last record at 305D 11,291M 466F 4.1% 360P 3.2%. Smarties has carried on the true breeding patterns with 5 EX and 7 VG daughters by Lheros, Damion, Lauthority, Allen and Seaver. Her most prominent daughter, Goldenflo Lheros Bubble Gum EX-96-3E 3*, one of Chris’ first matings, is one that helped put Goldenflo on the marketing map. Sold to Pierre Boulet as a 2 year old in 2006, Bubble Gum was the Reserve All-Canadian and All-American 5 Year Old in 2009 and was nominated AllCanadian Mature Cow in 2011. Another daughter the MacBeaths are working with is Goldenflo Lauthority Koolaid EX-93. She has 2 Superior lactations and already has a VG-88 McCutchen daughter.

Jingle, along with her six excellent daughters all scored multiple excellent, made a significant impact at Goldenflo. Goldenflo Jed Nifty EX 11* is from 3 generations VG or EX and has 7 EX and 7 VG daughters. Her most prominent daughter Goldenflo Rudolph Stylish EX-90 4E 11* also has

Goldenflo Lee Angel EX-91 3E 14* has an 8 year old record at 305D was 13,786 kg for milk 518 kg for fat at 3.8% and 422kg for protein at 3.1% with 5 EX and 14 VG daughters. Angel’s most wellknown daughter was Goldenflo Allen Candle EX-93 6E is now owned by Dusty Hills Holsteins

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The original stanchion barn has been remodelled into a calf barn

in Ontario. Candle was Goldenflo’s first AllCanadian nomination, being named Honorable Mention All-Canadian as a Senior Calf in 2006 and again as a Senior Yearling in 2007 under the Vanhaven, Quality and Lexis partnership. Four of Angel’s EX daughters by Lou, Damion, Atwood and Gold Chip are currently being worked with. They admit it sometimes has been difficult to put a price on some of their better animals and let them go. “It is a tough decision to sell from the top end. We realize that if you sell all the good ones then you have nothing left to breed from yourself. Ultimately, when someone walks through the barn, they remember the top end and the bottom end, no one remembers the ones in the middle,” says Gordon. That said, Gordon and Chris realize that a good way for your herd to be recognized is through the sale of good animals and attending shows. The sale of Bubble Gum as well as Goldenflo Gibson Shania EX-92, Reserve All-American Winter Yearling 2003, Goldenflo Cousteau Roxette EX94, nominated All-American 4 year old in 2004, and Goldenflo Lindy Nitrogen EX-94 3E, a show winner on both sides of the border, has given their herd added recognition. Maureen says, “I think presentation in the barn on a day to day basis is key. But getting your name out there,

Cows are tied head to head in the tie stall barn and are feed a TMR ration

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president and is the chairman for the 2019 National Holstein Convention.

whether it is from cattle you sell, the shows you attend, or word of mouth, keeps people coming back to the barn.” The sale of approximately 25-30 fresh cows per year, through Bruce Wood and Gilles Bernard, as well as embryos, provide them with added revenue. The breeding program is marketed to the world through the farm website and Facebook page. “Social media has certainly driven marketing to the era of instant gratification,” says Chris. Revenue from selling six to eight 4-H calves each year, some good heifers and a couple of good ones in consignment sales allows the MacBeaths to reinvest in some outside genetics.

Owned with Leighside Holsteins, Idee Goldwyn Lottery VG-87, a daughter of Idee Louise EX-94 from the Lydia family, has proven to be a great investment

“We feel it is important, that if we are going to invest in outside genetics, we need to invest in the best families,” says Gordon. Owned with Leighside Holsteins, Idee Goldwyn Lottery VG-87, a daughter of Idee Louise EX-94 from the Lydia family, has proven to be a great investment. Now in her second lactation, Lottery already produced over 150 embryos and has 3 VG daughters by Doorman and Aftershock. Both Gordon and Chris admit they are lucky to live in an area that is so competitive and has such a wealth of knowledge to pull from when it comes to breeding cattle. “Bruce Wood, along with Bloyce and Guy Thompson are the ones that I give credit to for piquing my interest in type and show cattle as a kid,” said Chris. Gordon says, “I think the uniqueness of this area forces you to become a better farmer and breeder. Christopher is lucky to have such a great group of friends with the same interests that he can bounce ideas off. He also has access to a lot of peers with a lot of knowledge on the Island.”

I think the uniqueness of this area forces you to become a better farmer and breeder. - Gordon MacBeath Goldenflo Lheros Bubble Gum EX-96-3E 3*, one of Chris’ first matings, was sold to Pierre Boulet as a 2 year old in 2006. She was the Reserve All-Canadian and AllAmerican 5 Year Old in 2009 and was nominated All-Canadian Mature Cow in 2011

value of hard work just like we both did, with the support of our family, is more then anyone could ask for.”

Contributing to the dairy community has also been important to the MacBeaths. Gordon is the former Chairman of the Milk Marketing Board and the PEI Dairy Youth Trust. Chris is a former Holstein branch lp on the farm ily all like to he Anna, Julia & Em showing

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Considering the numerous accomplishments, the family admits that being able to raise their kids and grandkids on the farm is one of the most rewarding aspects. “It is rewarding working with family. Also, seeing what you have achieved, whether it is with the cows or in the field it is very gratifying,” said Gordon. Merle says, “being across the yard and being able to see my grandchildren grow up here and working together with Christopher and Maureen couldn’t make me happier.” Maureen admits, “having the kids grow up on the farm and learn the

and love

Looking towards the future of the farm and perhaps another generation in dairy farming, Chris says, “there is a big difference between happy and satisfied. It’s important to be happy with your successes, but to me being satisfied means you reached an end goal and there is nothing left to improve or accomplish. Being satisfied means that you aren’t moving ahead. We are extremely happy with our accomplishments, but we are far from satisfied.” These values along with this family’s determination and hard work will continue to provide a solid foundation for breeding top cows under the Goldenflo prefix.

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Royal Grand Champion LtoR: Meadow Green Absolute Fanny (Red & White), Triple T Holsteins, Mike Berry, T&L Cattle, Frank & Diane & Frank & Carol Borba, OH; Marilie Gentleman Karmina (Ayrshire), Peter Vail & Mike Hellenbrand, NY; Co-Vale Dempsey Dina 4270 ET (Holstein), MilkSource Genetics LLC. WI, & Ransom Rail Farms Inc., NY; Musqie Iatola Martha ET (Jersey), MilkSource Genetics LLC & Fernado Jarquin, WI.

CELEBRATING THE 95TH ROYAL By Amanda Poelman, BC The Royal Winter Fair - the best way to wrap up the 2017 North American show season, certainly never disappoints with its excitement and this year was no exception. Almost 800 head of cattle paraded through the Ring of Excellence and the Ricoh Coliseum before their respective judges, a true representation of the exceptional breeding programs from both sides of the border. Red & White Continuing her winning streak from WDE and earning a second consecutive Royal title, Meadow Green Absolute Fanny captured Grand Champion honours in this year’s R&W White Show. Owned by Triple T, T&L Cattle, Mike Berry and the Borba’s, she used her tremendous balance and mammary system to go over the Intermediate Champion, Greenlea A Care-Red owned by Pierre Boulet. Fresh off her win at Supreme a week previous and owned by Pierre Boulet, Care would beat out Heatherstone Redhot-Red, owned by MilkSource Genetics LLC., who captured Reserve Intermediate Champion honours earlier in the day. For his Junior Champion, Judge Bruce Mode selected Ms-AOL DB Raspberry-Red, owned by

Meadow Green Absolute Fanny Red captured the Red & White Grand Champion title for owners Triple T Holsteins, Mike Berry, T&L Cattle, Frank & Diane & Frank & Carol Borba, OH.

Jadyn Kimball. The Diamondback daughter has had an unbelievable fall show season, which included winning the B&W heifer show at Supreme in Quebec, Junior Champion of the R&W Junior Show at WDE and Reserve Junior Champion of the R&W Open Show at WDE. For Reserve, Sweetview Avalanche Mitsou owned by by Lookout, Sweetview and Brett Richter was selected. Ayrshire In the Ayrshire ring, Judge Jamie McQuat sorted through 95 head in a strong show. When the dust settled it was the 1st place 4 Year Old, Marilie Gentleman Karmina owned by Peter Vail and Mike Hellenbrand, that would win the Grand Champion banner for a second consecutive year. She beat out Belleroute Doramy (Burdette), the 2nd place 4 Year old, who captured Reserve honours. Following her and recently fresh, Margot Patagonie, last year’s WDE winner, would capture Honourable Mention. Another Gentleman daughter, Old-N-Lazy Gentle Wipeout, also owned by Peter Vail and Mike Hellenbrand, captured Junior Champion houours. She was followed by West Meadow McKenzie, the 1st place Senior calf sired by Predator. For Honourable Mention, Marlie Reality Mellini, was selected.

Marilie Gentleman Karmina owned by Peter Vail and Mike Hellenbrand was selected as Grand Champion Ayrshire.

The esteemed judges of the 95th Royal Winter Fair Dairy Shows LtoR: Brent Walker, Bruce Mode, Brian Carscadden, Jamie McQuat & Pierre Boulet.

For another consecutive year, Vicky, Bianca and Florent Foley of Vieux Village claimed all four banners for Junior and Senior Premier Breeder and Exhibitor. Vieux Village also captured Intermediate Champion with Vieux Village BK Jewel, as well as Progeny of Dam and both Junior and Senior Breeders Herd. Holstein This year’s Royal saw the first brother/sister duo judge the National Black and White Show as Pierre and Melanie Boulet stood in the centre of the Ricoh Coliseum, where they sorted through 380 head.

Grand Champion Holstein Co-Vale Dempsy Dina 4270, owned by MilkSource Genetics LLC, WI, and Ransom Rail, NY.

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Pierre selected his 1st place 4 Year Old, Co-Vale Dempsey Dina 4270 as his Grand Champion. Dina, who captured Intermediate Champion at the Royal only 2 years ago and Reserve Grand at this year’s WDE, is owned by Ransom Rail Farms and MilkSource Genetics. Following her for Reserve was another Dempsey daughter also owned by MilkSource Genetics, TK-Plain View Ripley, the winning 5 Year Old. For his HM, Judge Boulet selected his Intermediate Champion, Idee Windbrook Lynzi, owned by JM Valley, Rick & Shannon Allyn, Frank & Diane Borba and Stephane Gendreau. Lynzi beat out Jacobs Windbrook Aimo, who captured Reserve Intermediate honours as well as Champion Bred & Owned for Ferme Jacobs Inc. It was a “gorgeous” day for Kingsway as 1st place Summer yearling, Kingsway Solomon Gorgeous, captured Junior Champion honours. Owned in partnership with Straitside Holsteins, Gorgeous beat out JM Valley Doorman Lexie, the 1st place Junior Yearling, owned by Patience, Silvercap and Vogue Cattle Company. Judge Boulet selected his 1st place Intermediate Yearling, Ridge-Field Atlanta (Doorman), owned by Glamourview, Werrhurst and Joel Phoenix, for Honourable Mention. Ferme Jacobs was the recipient of this year’s Premier Breeder and Exhibitor Banners, in

Supreme Heifer was the Holstein - Kingsway Solomon Gorgeous (Solomon), 1st Summer Yearling, Kingsway Farms & Straitside Holsteins, ON.

The MilkSource Genetics LLC crew that helped bring home the Supreme Champion title with Musquie Iatole Martha.

addition to their winning Breeder’s Herd. In the Junior Division, Westcoast Holsteins won the banner for Premier Exhibitor, while Ferme JeanPaul Petitclerc et Fils won Premier Breeder for the 7th year in a row! Jersey The duo of Brent and Scott Walker placed 246 head at this year’s Jersey Show. No stranger to the centre of the ring was Musqie Iatola Martha, 1st place Age Cow, who took Grand Champion honours for the third consecutive year. Not only that, but she would go on to be named Supreme Champion for the third straight year as well, a feat never achieved by anyone else in Royal history. 1st place Senior 3 Year old, MB Lucky Lady Feliz Navidad (Tequila), captured the Reserve Champion honours over the winning 5 Year Old, Elliots Blackstone Charlotte, both of whom are

owned by Rivendale Farms of Pittsburgh. Rivendale also captured Intermediate Champion with South Mountain Santana’s Spirit (Comerica), as well as HM Intermediate Champion with Paullyn Vance Rainelle. Sneaking in between them for Reserve Champion was Fairvista Koop Ferocious, exhibited by Ferme Jacobs, Ferme Intense and William Morille. Judge Walker selected his 1st place Junior Yearling, Tierneys Comerica Lady A owned by Lookout, F&D Borba, B&J Weeks and Parrabel Genetics, to be his Junior Champion. SV Heaths HGun Corolla, the 1st place Intermediate Yearling, owned by Rivendale Farms, followed her for Reserve. Matching their Premier Breeder win at this year’s WDE, Pleasant Nook Jerseys took home the banners for both Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor.

ROYAL AGRICULTURE WINTER FAIR 2017 AWARD RECIPIENTS

Jon Kingdon presented with Showmanship award by Grant Butcher.

Andrea Crowe award LtoR: Joel Lepage, Stephanie Murphy, Andrew Crowe, 2017 recipient Chad Crest, Anne Crowe, Elizabeth Crowe, Joel Phoenix & Blair Weeks.

Simon Lalande the 2017 recipient of the Curtis Clark Award with past winners and Holstein Canada president Orville Schmidt.

Paul Larmer and Joan Lau of Semex present Patty Jones with a memento for her induction into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame.

Donald Dubois Showmanship Award LtoR: Lysanne Pelletier, Marianne Janssen, Dominic Fortier 2017 Winner, Carl Dubois, France Lemieux & Roxanne Montplaisir.

2017 Earl Vander Meulen recipient, RJ Farms. Back LtoR: Mark, Diana Vander Meulen, recipients of award Sharyn & Tim Sargent, Sharon Van der Muelen with baby Daniel, Jenn & Adam Harper & Ron. Front LtoR: Melyssa, Stephynie, Bruce, Benjamin & Daniel Sargent. COWSMOPOLITAN Winter Edition 2017

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LADY 51 IS 1ST AUSTRALIAN EX-97 Fairvale Morty Lady 51 is Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first EX97 cow as a 12-year-old in her 7th lactation. Congratulations to Lisa and Will McKay of Linsand-V Holsteins, Victoria, and Lindsay and Sandra Thompson of Linsand Holsteins, Tasmania on this great achievement! Lady 51 was Grand Champion at IDW in 2014.

KINGSWAY SCORES NEW 96 & 95 Knonaudale Jasmine is the newest EX-96 in Canada for Kingsway Farm, ON. She was 2nd Production Cow at the Royal and is now 4E. Herdmate Kingsway Sanchez Armadillo also received a new score of EX-95 2E. She was 3rd Mature Cow at the Royal and is a 4th generation All-Canadian or Reserve All-Canadian back to EX-95 Allie. Congrats to Kingsway on these outstanding results!

MODESTY TOPS WESTERN WRAP-UP SALE OF STARS AVERAGES $10,456 Lot 3, D-ZimZim Modesty topped the Western Wrap-Up Sale, selling for $22,000CDN to Stanton Bros., ON. She is a 4/17 +2811 GTPI +3.3PTAT Modesty x D-ZimZim Moneterya Mada x Sully Numero Uno Madge VG-85 x Sully Planet Manitoba-ET VG-85 16*.

The 2017 edition of the Sale of Stars averages $10,456 on 80 lots. Topping the sale was lot 7, Pine-Tree 6809 Fraz 7605, selling for $80,000, and purchased by Thurler and Comfort, ON. Pictured is 2nd high seller Parkhurst Modesty Samarie, selling for $57,000 to Pine Tree Holsteins, OH.

NY HARVEST SALE AVERAGES $3,585

Pine-Tree Era Achie 7603-ET topped 83 lots, selling for $29,000 to Hilmar Holsteins, CA. She is a 7/17 Achiever (+2803 GTPI +954NM A2A2) from a GP-83 DOM Morgan with 34,790M 4.2F 3.4P at 2-02. She was consigned by Pine Tree Holsteins, OH.

EMMA IS JERSEY COW OF THE YEAR CALICO GOES EX-95

NEWEST EX-95 GUERNSEY

The 2017 Canadian Jersey Cow of the Year is awarded to Charlyn Nevada Emma EX-95-5E. Congratulations to Charlyn Farms of Warwick Township in Ontario on this great achievement!

Brian and Kristi Dinderman of Illinois have the newest EX-95 Guernsey, Hi Guern View Dancing Diva. Diva was most recently the 1st 5yr Old in Louisville and was 4th at World Dairy Expo. She was the 2016 Reserve All-American 4yr Old as well.

Congratulations to Royalty Ridge, OR, on their newest EX-95, Family Hill Iatola Calico. Calico is a daughter of Pleasant Nook F Prize Circus (EX97) and working on her 8th lactation!

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SUPREME!

3 TIME SUPREME CHAMPION AT THE ROYAL! WE ARE HONORED AND HUMBLED TO BE MARTHA’S CARETAKERS. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE INVOLVED WITH HER SUCCESS – FROM OUR CREW AT THE SHOWS TO OUR HARDWORKING AND LOYAL TEAM AT HOME. WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT EVERY ONE OF YOU.

SUPREME MARTHA!

MUSQIE IATOLA MARTHA EX-96

3 TIME SUPREME CHAMPION, ROYAL WINTER FAIR, 2017, 2016 & 2015 RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION, WORLD DAIRY EXPO, 2017 SUPREME CHAMPION, WORLD DAIRY EXPO, 2016 RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION, WORLD DAIRY EXPO, 2015 UNANIMOUS ALL-AMERICAN 5 YR OLD, 2016 UNANIMOUS ALL-CANADIAN 5 YR OLD, 2016 UNANIMOUS ALL-AMERICAN 4 YR OLD, 2015 UNANIMOUS ALL-CANADIAN 4 YR OLD , 2015 ALL-CANADIAN CHAMPION COW, 2015 NOMINATED ALL-AMERICAN SR 3 YR OLD, 2014 owned with Fernando Jarquin, Finca Valparaiso/Productos Valparaíso

GRAND DINA!

CO-VALE DEMPSY DINA 4270-ET EX-94

RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION, ROYAL WINTER FAIR, 2017 1ST & BU 4 YR OLD & GRAND CHAMPION, ROYAL WINTER FAIR HOLSTEIN SHOW, 2017 1ST 4 YR OLD & BU, RES SR & RES GRAND CHAMPION, INTERNATIONAL HOLSTEIN SHOW, 2017 UNANIMOUS ALL-AMERICAN SR 2 YR OLD, 2015 UNANIMOUS ALL-CANADIAN SR 2 YR OLD, 2015 1ST SR 2 YR OLD & INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION, ROYAL WINTER FAIR HOLSTEIN SHOW, 2015 1ST SR 2 YEAR OLD, INTERNATIONAL HOLSTEIN SHOW, 2015 owned with Ransom Rail

A GREAT TIME AT THE 2017 ROYAL!

TK-PLAIN-VIEW RIPLEY EX-95

ARETHUSA DARYL SIENNA EX-90

TREFLE CHASSEP DOORMAN EX-92

SV COLTON HIGHWAY

1st & BU 5 Yr Old & Reserve Grand Champion

1st & BU Sr 2 Yr Old

2nd Jr 3 Yr Old & HM Intermediate Champion

1st Summer Yearling

MISS APPLE SNAPPLE-RED-ET EX-93

MILKSOURCE GLDN ASSET

4th 4 Yr Old

1st Senior Calf, RAWF Holstein Show, 2017 1st Fall Calf & Reserve Jr. Champion, International Holstein Show, 2017

Mark your calendars, and plan to join us for the 2018 Milksource Select Sale! We’ll be offering outstanding individuals, in addition to daughters out of our greatest show families!

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Grand Champion lineup RtoL: Intermediate & HM Grand Champion Idee Windbrook Lynzi, Frank & Diane Borba, JM Valley Holstein, Richard & Shannon Allyn & Stephane Gendreau, QC; Reserve Intermediate Champion Jacobs Windbrook Aimo, Ferme Jacobs Inc., QC; Grand Champion Co-Vale Dempsey Dina 4270 ET, MilkSource Genetics LLC & Ransom Rail Farms Inc., WI; Reserve Grand Champion TK-Plain View Ripley, MilkSource Genetics LLC., WI; Rosiers Blexy Goldwyn, 1st Mature Cow, Budjon, Vail, Abbott, Van Exel & Woodmansee, WI; Meadow Green Absolute Fanny, 2nd Mature Cow, Triple T Holstein, Mike Berry, T&L Cattle Ltd., F&C Borba & F&D Borba, OH.

ROYAL WINTER FAIR HOLSTEIN SHOW 380 HEAD

Judge: Pierre Boulet, QC Associate Judge: Melanie Boulet, QC

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Kingsway Solomon Gorgeous (Solomon), 1st Summer Yearling, Kingsway Farms & Straitside Holsteins, ON

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

JM Valley Doorman Lexie (Doorman), 1st Junior Yearling, Patience, Silvercap & Vogue Cattle Co., ON

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Ridge-Field Atlanta (Doorman), 1st Intermediate Yearling, Glamourview, Joel Phoenix & Werrhurst Holsteins, ON

INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Idee Windbrook Lynzi (Windbrook), 1st Junior 3yr Old, Frank & Diane Borba, JM Valley Holstein, Richard & Shannon Allyn & Stephane Gendreau, QC

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Jacobs Windbrook Aimo (Windbrook), 1st Senior 3yr Old, Ferme Jacobs Inc., QC

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Trefle Chassep Doorman ET (Doorman), 2nd Junior 3yr Old, MilkSource Genetics LLC., WI

GRAND CHAMPION

Co-Vale Dempsey Dina 4270 ET (Dempsey), 1st 4yr Old, MilkSource Genetics LLC & Ransom Rail Farms Inc., WI

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

TK-Plain View Ripley (Dempsey), 1st 5yr Old, MilkSource Genetics LLC., WI

Junior Champion RtoL: Junior Champion Kingsway Solomon Gorgeous, Kingsway Farms & Straitside Holsteins, ON; Reserve Junior Champion JM Valley Doorman Lexie, Patience, Silvercap & Vogue Cattle Co., ON.

SUMMER CALF (23)

1. (BO) Lysem Beemer Bali (Beemer), Ferme Lysem SENC, HV Farm, Mathieu Chartrand & Kelly Hardy, QC 2. Kirklea Jacoby Bubblegum (Jacoby), Bethany MacDonald & Robert D MacDonald, Rob Heffernan, Frank & Diane Borba & Weeksdale, ON

JUNIOR CALF (42)

1. Fleury Douglas Lisaly (Douglas), Velthius Farm Ltd., ON 2. (BO) Glennholme Mario Merciless (Mario), Glennholme Holsteins & Kingsway Farms, ON

WINTER CALF (44)

1. (BO) Bonnie Brae Ape Quinn (Gold Ape), Bruce & Susan Mode, ON 2. JM Valley Atwood Aly (Atwood), Ferme Rodemsay, Jean-Philippe Proulx, JM Valley Holstein, Richard & Shannon & Allyn & Stephane Gendreau, QC

SENIOR CALF (48)

1. Milksource Gldndrm Asset ET (Golden Dreams), Westcoast Holsteins, BC 2. Maroch Cinderdoor Colgate (Cinderdoor), Ferme Fortale Holstein Inc., QC

SUMMER YEARLING (23)

1. (BO) Kingsway Solomon Gorgeous (Solomon), Kingsway Farms & Straitside Holsteins, ON 20

Grand Ghampion Co-Vale Dempsey Dina 4270 ET, MilkSource Genetics LLC & Ransom Rail Farms Inc., WI.

2. Pineriver Doorman Hayley (Doorman), Westcoast Holsteins, BC

JUNIOR YEARLING (26)

1. JM Valley Doorman Lexie (Doorman), Patience, Silvercap & Vogue Cattle Co., ON 2. Unique Golden Ring (Golden Dreams), Clarkvalley Holsteins, Dalton J Faris & Peter Leach, ON

INTERMEDIATE YEARLING (25)

1. Ridge-Field Atlanta (Doorman), Glamourview, Joel Phoenix & Werrhurst Holsteins, ON 2. Rosedale Catch a Glimpse ET (Doorman), Mt Elgin Farms, Clarkvalley Holsteins & Peter Leach, ON

JUNIOR BREEDERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HERD (15)

1. JM Valley, QC 2. Ferme Jean-Paul Petitclerc & Fils, QC

JUNIOR PREMIER BREEDER

Ferme Jean-Paul Petitclerc & Fils, QC

JUNIOR PREMIER EXHIBITOR Westcoast Holsteins, BC

MILKING YEARLING (29)

1. (BU & BO) Florbil Doorman Lilly (Doorman), Florbil Farms Ltd., Quality Holsteins, Agriber Societa Agricola SRL. & Beckridge Holsteins, ON

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Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Champion Idee Windbrook Lynzi, Frank & Diane Borba, JM Valley Holstein, Richard & Shannon Allyn & Stephane Gendreau, QC; Reserve Intermediate Champion Jacobs Windbrook Aimo, Ferme Jacobs Inc., QC; HM Intermediate Champion Trefle Chassep Doorman ET, MilkSource Genetics LLC., W

2. Ms Apple Andringa Red (Defiant), Savage, Fisher & Liberto, MD

2. Pierstein Cicero Time Out (Cicero), Ferme Jacobs Inc., QC

JUNIOR 2 YEAR OLD (14)

4 YEAR OLD (15)

1. (BU) Erbacres Snapple Shakira ET (O Kaliber), Ferme Antelimarck 2001 Inc., Ferme Jacobs Inc., Kilian Theraulaz & Ty-D Holsteins, QC 2. Winterbay Seaver Glory (Seaver), Ferme Glauser & Fils Inc., QC

SENIOR 2 YEAR OLD (19)

1. (BU) Arethusa Darly Sienna (Daryl), MilkSource Genetics LLC., WI 2. (BO) Embrdale Exquisite Lauthority (Lauthority), Embrdale Farm, ON

JUNIOR 3 YEAR OLD (20)

1. (BU) Co-Vale Dempsey Dina 4270 ET (Dempsey), MilkSource Genetics LLC & Ransom Rail Farms Inc., WI 2. Al-Shar Dempsey Alison (Dempsey), Ferme Blondin & Ferme Yvon Sicard, QC

5 YEAR OLD (16)

1. (BU) TK-Plain View Ripley (Dempsey), MilkSource Genetics LLC., WI 2. (BO) Jacobs Lauthority Loana (Lauthority), Ferme Jacobs Inc., QC

MATURE COW (10)

1. (BU) Idee Windbrook Lynzi (Windbrook), Frank & Diane Borba, JM Valley Holstein, Richard & Shannon Allyn & Stephane Gendreau, QC 2. Trefle Chassep Doorman ET (Doorman), MilkSource Genetics LLC., WI

1. (BU) Rosiers Blexy Goldwyn (Goldwyn), Budjon, Vail, Abbott, Van Exel & Woodmansee, WI 2. Meadow Green Absolute Fanny (Absolute), Triple T Holstein, Mike Berry, T&L Cattle Ltd., F&C Borba & F&D Borba, OH

SENIOR 3 YEAR OLD (18)

PRODUCTION COW (7)

1. (BU & BO) Jacobs Windbrook Aimo (Windbrook), Ferme Jacobs Inc., QC

Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Co-Vale Dempsey Dina 4270 ET, MilkSource Genetics LLC & Ransom Rail Farms Inc., WI; Reserve Grand Champion TK-Plain View Ripley, MilkSource Genetics LLC., WI; HM Grand Champion Idee Windbrook Lynzi, Frank & Diane Borba, JM Valley Holstein, Richard & Shannon Allyn & Stephane Gendreau, QC.

2. Knonaudale Jasmine (Goldwyn), Kingsway Farms & Knonaudale Farms Inc., ON

BREEDERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HERD (7)

1. Ferme Jacobs Inc., QC 2. Kingsway Farms, ON

BRED & OWNED CHAMPION

Jacobs Windbrook Aimo (Windbrook), 1st Senior 3yr Old, Ferme Jacobs Inc., QC

RESERVE BRED & OWNED CHAMPION

Jacobs Lauthority Loana (Lauthority), 2nd 5yr Old, Ferme Jacobs Inc., QC

PRODUCTION AWARD WINNER

Knonaudale Jasmine (Goldwyn), Kingsway Farms & Knonaudale Farms Inc., ON

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR Ferme Jacobs, QC

PREMIER SIRE

Val-Bisson Doorman

1. (BU & BO) Jacobs Goldwyn Lisamaree (Goldwyn), Ferme Jacobs Inc., QC

Senior 3yr Old LtoR: 1. (BU & BO) Jacobs Windbrook Aimo (Windbrook), Ferme Jacobs Inc., QC; 2. Pierstein Cicero Time Out (Cicero), Ferme Jacobs Inc., QC; 3. Hicklee Brokaw Gypsy (Brokaw), Quality Holsteins, ON.

Mature Cow LtoR: 1. (BU) Rosiers Blexy Goldwyn (Goldwyn), Budjon, Vail, Abbott, Van Exel & Woodmansee, WI; 2. Meadow Green Absolute Fanny (Absolute), Triple T Holstein, Mike Berry, T&L Cattle Ltd., F&C Borba & F&D Borba, OH; 3. (BO) Kingsway Sanchez Armadillo (Sanchez), Kingsway Farms, ON.

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Photos: Lynzi©Carl Saucier; Lexie©Vicki Fletcher

A Striking Show Season Embryo

Sale

HolsteinQuébec

January 31, 2018 Rivière-du-loup, QC

4 IVF female embryos from Lynzi x Douglas or Beemer

Idee Windbrook

Lynzi

VG-89 (MS:91)

1 Jr 3-Yr-Old, Intermediate Champion & H.M. Grand Champion 2017 1st Jr 3-Yr-Old & Grand Champion Rimouski 2017 st

1st Jr 3-Yr-Old & Res. Intermediate Champion Supreme Dairy Show 2017 Owned with Stephane Gendreau, Rick & Shannon Allyn, Frank & Diane Borba

JM Valley HOLSTEIN

JM Valley Doorman

Lexie

1st Junior Yrlg & Res. Junior Champion 2017 1st Junior Yrlg & Res. Junior Champion Supreme Dairy Show 2017 Thanks and many success to the news owner Patience Holstein, Silvercap Holsteins & Vogue Cattle

Mireille Lavoie, Joël Lepage Rosalie & Philippe 296 rang St-Joseph, Amqui (Quebec) G5J 3N5 Tel.: 418 629-3042 • Cell.: 418 631-9426 jlepage@globetrotter.net

First Junior Breeders Herd Proud after 6 years of membership at Holstein Canada Thanks to our team & Best Wishes for a joyous Holiday Season!

Knonaudale Jasmine

3 Direct Generations

EX-96 4E 2*

6-07 2X 365D 30,926M 5.0% 1559F 3.6% 1122P Grand Champion Northumberland 2017 HM All-ON Mature Cow 2015 Goldwyn x EX-91 2E 6* Lyster, VG-88 4* Cousteau, GP-83 4* Mason, VG-87 6* Max, VG-88 5* Jethro Owned by Kingsway

Knonaudale Mudpie

EX-93

HM All-Canadian Jr 3yr Old 2015 Res All-American Jr 3yr Old 2015 Sid x Jasmine EX-96 4E 2* Owned by Milk Source, LLC

Knonaudale Orangecrush VG-88

2-01 2X 135D 8,093M 4.7% 377F 3.3% 267P inc Reginald x Mudpie EX-92 Owned by Mike & Julie Duckett

Jasmine

Mudpie

Orangecrush

KNONAUDALE FARMS INC.

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Words cannot explain what it meant to us to have this 3rd place Breeder’s Herd at the Royal Winter Fair. Special thank you to all involved!! Currently flushing many members of this family – inquiries always welcome!

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Photos : Royal©Ella Wright; Madison WDE©Holstein Québec

Promising Future

Looking for the next one in 2018, we have a fancy group of promising heifers

Réjean Petitclerc, cell. : 418 326-4147 Maxime Petitclerc, cell. : 418 809-6284 Dominic Petitclerc, cell. : 418 285-7761

During the Holiday season more then ever, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who made our progress possible. Best wishes and sincerely say Thank you to our Show Team.

868, chemin de la Station, Saint-Basile, QC G0A 3G0 us on Tel.: 418 329-2220|Fax: 418 329-3845|fermepetitclerc@hotmail.com

www.fermepetitclerc.com

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ROYAL WINTER FAIR RED & WHITE SHOW 65 HEAD

Judge: Bruce Mode, ON

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Ms-AOL DB Raspberry Red ET (Diamondback), 1st Senior Calf, Jaydn Kimball, ME

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Sweetview Avalanche Mitsou (Avalanche), 1st Junior Yearling, Brett Richter, Lookout Holsteins & Sweetview Holsteins, QC

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Milksource Arman Carrot Red (Armani), 1st Summer Yearling, MilkSource Genetics LLC., WI

Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Meadow Green Absolute Fanny, Triple T Holsteins, Mike Berry, T&L Cattle, Frank & Diane & Frank & Carol Borba, OH; Reserve Grand Champion Greenlea A Care Red ETS, Pierre Boulet, QC; HM Grand Champion Heatherstone Redhot Red, MilkSource Genetics LLC., WI.

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Greenlea A Care Red ETS (Absolute), 1st Sr 3yr Old, Pierre Boulet, QC

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Heatherstone Redhot Red (Barnie), 1st Jr 3yr Old, MilkSource Genetics LLC., WI

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Ms Apple Andringa Red (Defiant), 1st Milking Yearling, Chip Savage, Fisher, Liberto, MD

GRAND CHAMPION

Meadow Green Absolute Fanny (Absolute), 1st Mature Cow, Triple T Holsteins, Mike Berry, T&L Cattle, Frank & Diane & Frank & Carol Borba, OH

SUMMER CALF (5)

Junior Champion RtoL: Junior Champion Ms-AOL DB Raspberry Red ET, Jaydn Kimball, Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Greenlea A Care Red ETS, Pierre Boulet, ME; Reserve Junior Champion Sweetview Avalanche Mitsou, Brett Richter, Lookout QC; Reserve Intermediate Champion Heatherstone Redhot Red, MilkSource Genetics Holsteins & Sweetview Holsteins, QC. LLC., WI; HM Intermediate Champion Ms Apple Andringa Red, Chip Savage, Fisher, Liberto, MD.

2. Milibro Redliner Thunder (Redliner), Ferme Milbro Inc., Federic Dubois, Guy Quebeffelec & Laurent Brochu, QC

INTERMEDIATE YEARLING (3)

1. (BO) Jolibois Flower Avalanche (Avalanche), Ferme Rolandale Enr., QC 2. Anita Jacot Mia (Jacot), Ferme Gilles Lapoint & Fils SENC., QC

1. Gen-Com Lebron Burn (Lebron), Continental Holsteins, AB 2. Larochelle Pitbull Sonic (Pitbull), Andre Dion & Ferme Clemar SENC., QC

1. (BO) Ralston Redhot Rachel Red (Redhot), Ferme Ralston SENC., QC 2. Benrise Jacot Roest (Jacot), Crestbrooke Holsteins, ON

1. Ferme Rolandale, QC 2. Fleury Holstein, QC

1. (BO) Mount Elm Rev Me Up Toutou (Rev Me Up), Neil & Bryan Anderson, ON 2. Jolibois Funny Addiction (Addiction P), Ferme Rolandale Enr., QC

1. Ms Apple Andringa Red (Defiant), Chip Savage, Fisher, Liberto, MD 2. Ms Apple Andralyn Red (Defiant), Ferme Intense Inc., & William Morille, QC

1. Ms-AOL DB Raspberry Red ET (Diamondback), Jaydn Kimball, ME 2. (BO) Fleury Avalanche Alice Red (Avalanche), Fleury Holstein, QC

1. (BO) Jolibois Fatal Addiction (Addiction), Ferme Rolandale Enr., QC 2. Lookout Olympian Allstar (Olympian), Glaustar Holstein & Lookout Holstein, QC

1. (BO) Milksource Arman Carrot Red (Armani), MilkSource Genetics LLC., WI 2. Maiz N Blu DB Scarlett Red (Diamondback), Westcoast Holsteins, BC

1. (BU) Lyn-Vale Rebekka Red (Malone), Pierre Boulet, QC

JUNIOR CALF (9)

INTERMEDIATE CALF (5)

SENIOR CALF (6)

SUMMER YEARLING (5)

JUNIOR YEARLING (5)

1. (BO) Sweetview Avalanche Mitsou (Avalanche), Brett Richter, Lookout Holsteins & Sweetview Holsteins, QC 30

JUNIOR BREEDER’S HERD (3)

JUNIOR PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR Fleury Holstein, QC

MILKING YEARLING (3)

JUNIOR 2 YEAR OLD (4)

SENIOR 2 YEAR OLD (1)

JUNIOR 3 YEAR OLD (5)

1. (BU) Heatherstone Redhot Red (Barnie), MilkSource Genetics LLC., WI 2. (BO) Reyncrest RB Loca Red (Redburst), Reyncrest Farm Inc., NY

SENIOR 3 YEAR OLD (2)

1. (BU) Greenlea A Care Red ETS (Absolute), Pierre Boulet, QC 2. (BO) Bobmur TJW Colt P Nibbles (Colt P), Jordan Hawthorne, ON

4 YEAR OLD (6)

1. (BO) Jolibois Flore Contender (Contender), Ferme Rolandale Enr., QC 2. (BU) Miss Apple Snapple Red (Redburst), MilkSource Genetics LLC., WI

5 YEAR OLD (2)

1. (BO & BU) Jolibois Contender Feather Red (Contender), Ferme Rolandale Enr., QC 2. Juste O Lait Mr Burn Frimousse (Mr Burns), Ferme Juste O Lait, QC

MATURE COW (4)

1. (BU) Meadow Green Absolute Fanny (Absolute), Triple T Holsteins, Mike Berry, T&L Cattle, Frank & Diane & Frank & Carol Borba, OH 2. Strans-Jen D Tequila Red (Tequila), MilkSource Genetics LLC., WI

BREEDER’S HERD (1)

1. Ferme Rolandale, QC

BRED & OWNED CHAMPION

Jolibois Flore Contender (Contender), 1st 5yr Old, Ferme Rolandale Enr., QC

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR Ferme Rolandale Enr., QC

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Sweetview Success

2017

Our Show results

AYER’S CLIFF - 1st 4-Yr-Old, Best Udder & Res. Grand Champion Santschi Dempsey Lovelyrae EX-93 6th 4-Yr-Old Supreme Dairy Show 2017 - 1st Sr 3-Yr-Old & Res. Intermediate Champion Santschi Gold Chip Haloween VG-88 - H.M. Junior Champion Sweetview Goldwyn Lucy Rae - Premier Breeder Herd - Premier Progeny of Dam - Junior and Senior Breeder Banners

SUPREME DAIRY SHOW Santschi McCutchen Houlala VG-87 2Yr 5th Senior 2-Yr-Old

Sweetview Avalanche

Mitsou

1st Junior Yrlg & Res. Junior Champion R&W 2017 1st Junior Yrlg & Junior Champion B&W Ayer’s Cliff 2017 2nd Junior Yrlg R&W Supreme Dairy Show 2017 Owned with Lookout Holsteins & Brett Richter Herd classification: 11 EX · 36 VG · 12 GP | Production : 10,526 kg 4.0%F 3.38%P

Annette Santschi & Shayne Brus 2847, chemin Kingscroft, Ayer’s Cliff QC J0B 1C0 Cell. Annette : 819 838-5469 · Cell. Shayne : 819 674-0356 annette.santschi@hotmail.com Follow us on Sweetview Holstein

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Mature Cows LtoR: 1. (BU) Musqie Iatola Martha ET (Iatola), Milksource Genetics & Fernado Jorquin, WI; 2. (BO) Pleasant Nook Sultan Jetta (Sultan), Pleasant Nook Jerseys, ON; 3. Marlau Socrates Arcadios ET (Socrates), Cybil Fisher, Patty Jones & Avonlea Genetics, ON; 4. Pleasant Nook Action Frisky (Action), Pleasant Nook Jersey, ON

ROYAL WINTER FAIR JERSEY SHOW 257 HEAD

Judge: Brent Walker, ON Associate Judge: Scott Walker, ON

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Tierneys Comerica Lady A (Comerica), 1st Junior Yearling, Lookout, F&D Borba, B&J Weeks & Parrabel Genetics, QC

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

SV Heaths HGun Corolla ET (Hired Gun), 1st Intermediate Yearling, Rivendale Farms of Pittsburg LLC., PA

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Arethusa Impression Krimson (Impression), 1st Intermediate Calf, Arethusa Farm, CT

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

South Mountain Santanas Spirit (Comerica), 1st Jr 3yr Old, Rivendale Farms of Pittsburg LLC., PA

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Fairvista Koop Ferocious (Koop), 2nd Jr 3yr Old, Ferme Intense, Ferme Jacobs & William Morille, QC

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Paullyn Vance Rainelle (Vance), 1st Sr 2yr Old, Rivendale Farms of Pittsburg LLC., PA

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Musqie Iatola Martha ET (Iatola), 1st Mature Cow, MilkSource Genetics LLC & Fernado Jarquin, WI

RESERVE SENIOR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MB Lucky Lady Feliz Navidad ET (Tequila), 1st Sr 3yr Old, Rivendale Farms of Pittsburg LLC., PA 36

Junior Champion LtoR: Junior Champion Tierneys Comerica Lady A, Lookout, F&D Borba, B&J Weeks & Parrabel Genetics, QC; Reserve Junior Champion SV Heaths HGun Corolla ET, Rivendale Farms of Pittsburg LLC., PA; HM Junior Champion Arethusa Impression Krimson (Impression), 1st Intermediate Calf, Arethusa Farm, CT.

HM SENIOR & HM GRAND CHAMPION Elliotts Blackstone Charlotte-ET (Blackstone), 1st 5yr Old, Rivendale Farms of Pittsburg LLC., PA

JUNIOR CALF (24)

1. Intense Gentry Deesse (Gentry), Real-It Holsteins & Katie Kearns, QC 2. (BO) L’ormiere Tequila Roxe (Tequila), Christine Desrosiers & Julien & CA Sicard, QC

INTERMEDIATE CALF (23)

1. (BO) Arethusa Impression Krimson (Impression), Arethusa Farm, CT 2. Lothmann Joel Lavander (Joel), Markus Lothmann, ON

SENIOR CALF (32)

1. (BO) Avonlea Fizzs Vendetta (Fizz), Avonlea Genetics Inc. & Taylor & Will Vander Meulen, ON 2. Riview Ready Set Go (Gentry), Alan McKinven & Emlie & Charlotte Borba, QC

SUMMER YEARLING (21)

1. SV Colton Highway ET (Colton), MilkSource

Senior & Grand Champion Musqie Iatola Martha ET, MilkSource Genetics LLC & Fernado Jarquin, WI.

Genetics LLC, WI 2. Schulte Bros Teq Dare ET (Tequila), Avonlea Genetics Inc., ON

JUNIOR YEARLING (19)

1. Tierneys Comerica Lady A (Comerica), Lookout, F&D Borba, B&J Weeks & Parrabel Genetics, QC 2. Wala Premier Mistee (Premier), Rivendale Farms of Pittsburg LLC., PA

INTERMEDIATE YEARLING (9)

1. SV Heaths HGun Corolla ET (Hired Gun), Rivendale Farms of Pittsburg LLC., PA 2. Charyln Keeper Satisfied (Keeper), Pat Conroy & J&C Burdette, IN

JUNIOR BREEDER’S HERD (10)

1. Arethusa Farm, CT 2. Avonlea Genetics Inc., ON

JUNIOR PREMIER BREEDER Charlyn Farms, ON

JUNIOR PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Rivendale Farms of Pittsburg LLC, PA

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Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Champion South Mountain Santanas Spirit, Rivendale Farms of Pittsburg LLC., PA; Reserve Intermediate Champion Fairvista Koop Ferocious, Ferme Intense, Ferme Jacobs & William Morille, QC; HM Intermediate Champion Paullyn Vance Rainelle, Rivendale Farms of Pittsburg LLC., PA.

MILKING YEARLING (17)

SENIOR 3 YEAR OLD (14)

LIFETIME COMPONENT (5)

1. Maker Applejack Get Over it (Applejack), Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, WI 2. Marbro Tequila Kristianne (Tequila), Pleasant Nook Jerseys, ON

1. MB Lucky Lady Feliz Navidad ET (Tequila), Rivendale Farms of Pittsburg LLC., PA 2. Glenholme Maestro Takoda (Maestro), Curtis Ruta, ON

1. (BU & BO) Pleasant Nook Happy Birthday (Iatola), Pleasant Nook Jerseys, ON 2. Huronia PBR Bree 37R (Ressurection), Robert Jarrell, ON

1. (BO) Pleasant Nook Premier Jellyroll (Premier), Pleasant Nook Jerseys, ON 2. (BU) Pleasant Nook WR Premier Viola (Premier), Pleasant Nook Jerseys, ON

1. (BU) Schulte Bros Tequila Shot ET (Tequila), Budjon Farms, Peter Vail & David Jordan, WI 2. (BO) Avonlea Premier Chocolate Chip (Premier), Avonlea Genetics Inc., ON

1. Pleasant Nook Jerseys, ON 2. Arethusa Farm, ON

JUNIOR 2 YEAR OLD (16)

SENIOR 2 YEAR OLD (13)

4 YEAR OLD (16)

5 YEAR OLD (12)

1. (BU) Paullyn Vance Rainelle (Vance), Rivendale Farms of Pittsburg LLC., PA 2. (BO) Lookout Honey Here I Am (Reviresco), Lookout, T McKinven, Frank & Diane Borba, QC

1. (BU) Elliotts Blackstone Charlotte-ET (Blackstone), Rivendale Farms of Pittsburg LLC., PA 2. (BO) Pleasant Nook Tequila Daiquiri (Tequila), Pleasant Nook Jerseys, ON

1. South Mountain Santanas Spirit (Comerica), Rivendale Farms of Pittsburg LLC., PA 2. Fairvista Koop Ferocious (Koop), Ferme Intense, Ferme Jacobs & William Morille, QC

1. (BU) Musqie Iatola Martha ET (Iatola), Milksource Genetics LLC. & Fernado Jarquin, WI 2. (BO) Pleasant Nook Sultan Jetta (Sultan), Pleasant Nook Jerseys, ON

JUNIOR 3 YEAR OLD (16)

Senior 2yr Old LtoR: 1. (BU) Paullyn Vance Rainelle (Vance), Rivendale Farms of Pittsburg LLC., PA; 2. (BO) Lookout Honey Here I Am (Reviresco), Lookout, T McKinven, Frank & Diane Borba, QC; 3. Rollingriver Press Release (Tequila), Adam Fraley, Eddie Sererak, Daniel & Patty Kitchen, NY.

MATURE COW (9)

4yr Old LtoR: 1. (BU) Schulte Bros Tequila Shot ET (Tequila), Budjon Farms, Peter Vail & David Jordan, WI; 2. (BO) Avonlea Premier Chocolate Chip (Premier), Avonlea Genetics Inc., ON; 3. Rich Valley GG Adalida 241 (Governor), Pleasant Nook Jerseys, ON.

BREEDERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HERD (8)

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR Pleasant Nook Jerseys, ON

EARL VANDERMEULEN AWARD Tim & Sharyn Sargent, ON

SHOWMANSHIP AWARD WINNER Jon Kingdon, ON

PREMIER SIRE

Tower View Prime Tequila

5yr Old LtoR: 1. (BU) Elliotts Blackstone Charlotte-ET (Blackstone), Rivendale Farms of Pittsburg LLC., PA; 2. (BO) Pleasant Nook Tequila Daiquiri (Tequila), Pleasant Nook Jerseys, ON; 3. Paullor Vivitar Ramble (Vivitar), Paul & Lorraine Franken, ON.

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A Shared Passion…

Mida-Rich Recharge

Rider VG-87

Geg Sid

7th Jr 3-Yr-Old WDE 2017 8th Jr 3-Yr-Old 2017 Owned with Lookout Holstein & Blair Weeks

Musqie Premier

Marmalaid

1 Jr Yrlg & Junior Champion Victoriaville & Richmond 2017 2nd Jr Yrlg & H.M. Junior Champion Supreme Dairy Show 2017 8th Junior Yrlg 2017 Due in May 2018 x Tequila (sexed sem.) Her dam full sister to Martha, 3X Supreme Champion Owned with Laurent Lambert, John Weaver & Ferme Beaudoin st

Vente

PROGRESSION

Sale

H O L S T E I N J E R S E Y

Madonna VG-88 2Yr (MS:89)

3rd Sr 2-Yr-Old WDE 2017 ˙ 2nd Sr 2-Yr-Old Supreme Dairy Show 2017 5th Sr 2-Yr-Old 2017 ˙ Grand Champion Richmond 2017 Owned & exhibited by Jocelyn Côté & Brian W. Connor Now owned by Ferme Ralston

Intense Gentry

Déesse

Lexya Doorman

1 Junior Calf & Junior Champion Supreme Dairy Show 2017 1st Junior Calf 2017 Thanks to the new owners for your trust! st

March 23, 2018 at Ferme Vinbert, Acton Vale (Quebec)

Lison Côté Cell.: 819 818-2097

Shooting Star

1 Junior Calf & Res. Junior Champion Richmond 2017 4th Junior Calf Supreme Dairy Show 2017 Owned with Ferme Lexya Holstein st

Several Holsteins and some Jerseys combining Show qualities, deep pedigrees and production will be offered! Contact us for informations or consignments.

Jocelyn Côté

Jocelyn Côté Cell .: 819 475-7125 COWSMOPOLITAN Winter Edition 2017

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LAUREL EX-92

1ST WINTER YR & JR CHAMPION WDE PREVIOUSLY OWNED WITH BLACK AND FRALEY

1ST SR. 3 & INT. CHAMPION BIG E 3RD SR. 3, WDE PREVIOUSLY OWNED WITH BARCLAY PHOENIX

NOW OWNED BY MT. ELGIN & CLARKVALLEY

OWNED BY BORDERVIEW GENETICS

R-M Atwood BRENDA VG-87

1ST JR 2 YR OLD, WDE PREVIOUSLY OWNED WITH CLARKVALLEY & AL FARIS NOW OWNED BY AL & DALTON FARIS

MORGAN BEHNKE-CONARD DESIGN

Jacobs Sid JOLIE EX-91

4TH SR 3YR OLD WDE JR SHOW 12 SR 3-YEAR-OLD, WDE VERY EXCITED ABOUT HER FUTURE. DUE IN APRIL 2018 OWNED BY AVERY EATON & MAKAYLA OSINGA

Ack-Lee Dempsey Passion EX-92

1ST SR 3 INT CHAMPION & RESERVE GRAND EASTERN FALL NATIONAL 5TH SR 3 YR OLD WORLD DAIRY EXPO PREVIOUSLY OWNED WITH CONROY & ACKLEY NOW OWNED BY PETER VAIL & BUDJON FARMS

Ms Smith-Oak PW D Jasmari Verb MAGGIE

Lil Verona VG-89

1ST MILKING YR EASTERN NATIONL 1ST SR 2 & RESEVE INT. 6TH MILKING YEARLING, WDE CHAMPION WDE 4TH MILKING YEARLING, ROYAL DUE BACK JUNE 2018, OWNED AND HOUSED FOR INQUIRIES WELCOME MIKE HEATH & CROSSBROOK OWNED WITH CLARKVALLEY & MT. ELGIN DAIRY

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Greenlea Ad ANNIE-Red-Et 1ST & JR CHAMPION, NY SPRING SHOW & WORLD DAIRY EXPO RED AND WHITE. 1ST AND HM JR CHAMPION EASTERN NATIONAL BW SHOW HOUSED FOR MIKE HEATH, MARK & WILL IAGER

Rob-SaraLeverage Kay-Red

Entourage LC FIONA-Red

1ST SPRING YEARLING, WDE OWNED WITH HEATH & CONROY

OWNED WITH MIKE HEATH 1ST SPRING CALF, WDE

NOW OWNED BY T&L CATTLE CHILLIWACK, BC

NOW OWNED BY NIC & CHARLOTTE SAUDER

Hard Core LEMON FIZZ

1ST SPRING CALF MD STATE FAIR 3RD SPRING CALF, LOUISVILLE NOW OWNED BY DUSTY & NICOLE SHIRM

THANK YOU, RIVENDALE FOR ALLOWING US TO ASSIST WITH LOCATING AND PURCHASING THESE AMAZING YOUNG COWS FOR YOU AND CONGRATS ON AN AMAZING YEAR.

Maroch High Octane Smith-Oak Avalanche BOREALE

ROSETTE

8TH WINTER YEARLING, WDE DUE JANUARY 2018

1ST WINTER CALF WDE & EASTERN NATIONAL 1ST AND JR CHAMPION RED DEER PREVIOUSLY OWNED WITH CLARKVALLEY AND CONROY

OWNED WITH CONROY, POSADA & GARCIA

NOW OWNED BY WESTCOAST HOLSTIENS

PLEASE PLAN TO JOIN US FOR ONE OF THE FINEST GROUPS OF CATTLE TO SELL IN 2018 SALE CO-MANAGED WITH JAMIE BLACK, MD-HILLBROOK ASSISTING Aaron, Caitlin, Avery, & Evelyn Eaton 3039 Brewer Road Marietta, NY 13110 Aaron Cell: 315-857-8303 COWSMOPOLITAN Winter Edition 2017

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ROYAL WINTER FAIR AYRSHIRE SHOW 95 HEAD

Judge: Jamie McOuat, QC

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Old-N-Lazy Gentle Wipeout (Gentleman),1st Junior Yearling, Peter Vail & Mike Hellenbrand, NY

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

West Meadow McKenzie (Predator),1st Senior Calf, Neil Kittle, ON

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Grand Champion LtoR: Senior & Grand Champion Marilie Gentleman Karmina, Peter Vail & Mike Hellenbrand, NY; Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion Belleroute Doramy-ET, Ferme Margot Enr., QC; HM Senior & HM Grand Champion Margot Patagonie, Ferme Margot Enr., QC.

Marlie Reality Mellini-ET (Reality), 2nd Junior Yearling, Brady McConnell, WI

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Vieux Village BK Jewel (Kellogg), 1st Sr 2yr Old, Florent, Vicky & Bianca Foley, QC

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION St Menard Valorous Citrouille (Valorous), 1st Jr 2yr Old, Ferme St-Medard & Ferme Lagace & M. Veronneau, QC

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Bonnieshade Reese’s Pieces (Dreamer), 2nd Jr 2yr Old, Ian Mackechnie, ON

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Marilie Gentleman Karmina (Gentleman), 1st 4yr Old, Peter Vail & Mike Hellenbrand, NY

RESERVE SENIOR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION Belleroute Doramy-ET (Burdette), 2nd 4yr Old, Ferme Margot Enr., QC

HM SENIOR & HM GRAND CHAMPION Margot Patagonie (Calimero), 1st Mature Cow, Ferme Margot Enr., QC

SUMMER CALF (7)

1. (BO) Vieux Village Burdette Eva (Burdette), Florent, Vicky & Bianca Foley, QC 2. Rosayre Prime Caramilk (Prime), Ken & Shirley Rose, ON

JUNIOR CALF (9)

1. (BO) West Meadow Dingmac R Elegant (Reality), Ian Dingwall & Neil Kittle, ON 2. Margot Kanata (Volvo), Lookout, F & D Borba, Jason Hebert, QC

INTERMEDIATE CALF (9)

1. (BO) Bavaroise Dreamer Adele-ET (Dreamer), Amele Hardy Demers, QC 2. Brixham Burdette Roxy (Burdette), Windarra Farms, NS

SENIOR CALF (14)

1. (BO) West Meadow McKenzie (Predator), Neil Kittle, ON 2. Margot Calimero Lola-ET (Calimero), Ferme Margot ENR., QC

SUMMER YEARLING (6)

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Junior Champion Old-N-Lazy Gentle Wipeout, Peter Vail & Mike Hellenbrand, NY.

2. Brixham B Frisky (Burdette), Windarra Farms, NS

Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Champion Vieux Village BK Jewel, Florent, Vicky & Bianca Foley, QC; Reserve Intermediate Champion St Menard Valorous Citrouille, Ferme St-Medard & Ferme Lagace & M. Veronneau, QC.

JUNIOR 3 YEAR OLD (2)

JUNIOR YEARLING (8)

1. (BU) Hawvercrest Etgen Sizzle (Bradock), OldBankston Ayrshires, IA 2. (BO) Forever Schoon Pilaf (Burdette), Forever Schoon Farm, PE

INTERMEDIATE YEARLING (5)

1. (BO & BU) Rosayre Dreamer’s Revenge (Dreamer), Ken & Shirley Rose, ON 2. West Meadow Dreamer’s Vyda-ET (Dreamer), Neil Kittle, ON

1. Old-N-Lazy Gentle Wipeout (Gentleman), Peter Vail & Mike Hellenbrand, NY 2. Marlie Reality Mellini-ET (Reality), Brady McConnell, WI 1. (BO) Vieux Village Predator Gold (Predator), Florent, Vicky & Bianca Foley, QC 2. Yellow Briar Peacock (Yorktown), Marilyn Stephens, ON

JUNIOR BREEDER’S HERD (5)

1. Vieux Village, QC 2. Windarra Farm, NS

JUNIOR PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR Vieux Village, QC

MILKING YEARLING (3)

1. (BO & BU) Vieux Village C Lexi (Charleston), Florent, Vicky & Bianca Foley, QC 2. Vieux Village BK Henriette (Kellogg), Florent, Vicky & Bianca Foley, QC

JUNIOR 2 YEAR OLD (7)

1. (BO & BU) St Menard Valorous Citrouille (Valorous), Ferme St-Medard & Ferme Lagace & M. Veronneau, QC 2. Bonnieshade Reese’s Pieces (Dreamer), Ian Mackechnie, ON

SENIOR 2 YEAR OLD (4)

1. (BO & BU) Vieux Village BK Jewel (Kellogg), Florent, Vicky & Bianca Foley, QC 2. Vieux Village C Jade (Charleston), Florent, Vicky & Bianca Foley, QC

SENIOR 3 YEAR OLD (6)

4 YEAR OLD (9)

1. (BU) Marilie Gentleman Karmina (Gentleman), Peter Vail & Mike Hellenbrand, NY 2. Belleroute Doramy-ET (Burdette), Ferme Margot Enr., QC

5 YEAR OLD (4)

1. (BU & BO) Forever Schoon Pretty Lady-ET (Remington), Forever Schoon Farm, PE 2. Bear-Ayr Burdette Ray (Burdette), Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, WI

MATURE COW (2)

1. (BU & BO) Margot Patagonie (Calimero), Ferme Margot Enr., QC 2. Rosayre BB Flip (Kellogg), Terrace Bank & Double A, QC

BREEDER’S HERD (2)

1. Vieux Village, QC 2. Forever Schoon Farm, PE

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR Vieux Village, QC

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MARILIE GENTELMAN KARMINA EX-91

1st 4yr Old, BU, Sr & Grand Champion Royal Winter Fair 2017 1st 4yr Old World Dairy Expo 2017 Owned with Mike Hellenbrand

BEAR-AYR BURDETTE RAY EX-93 1st 5yr Old, Sr Champion & Res Grand Champion World Dairy Expo 2017 2nd 5yr Old Royal Winter Fair 2017 Owned with Mike & Linda Hellenbrand

OLD-N-LAZY GENTLE WIPEOUT-ET

1st Spring Yearling & Jr Champion World Dairy Expo 2017 1st Junior Yearling & Junior Champion Royal Winter Fair 2017 Owned with Mike Hellendbrand & F&D Borba

MAKER APPLEJACK GET OVER IT

1st Milking Fall Yearling & BU Royal Winter Fair 2017 Owned with Budjon Farms

SCHULTE BROS TEQUILA SHOT-ET EX-93 1st 4yr Old & BU Royal Winter Fair 2017 2nd 4yr Old World Dairy Expo Jersey 2017 Owned with Budjon Farms & David Jordan

STILLMORE BURDETTE MOWET 3rd Fall Calf Royal Winter Fair 2017 6th Fall Calf World Dairy Expo 2017 Owned with Mike Hellenbrand

BILLINGS IMPRESSION OF BOOBOO-ET VG-89 1st Jr 2yr Old World Dairy Expo Jersey Show 2017 Owned with Budjon Farms

Peter Vail & Par tners Peter Vail | Phone: 518-755-0307 | Email: 36pv@carolina-eastern.com 5 Bean Lane Valatie, NY 12184

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MS-AOL CNTNDR EX-92 (EX 92MS)

REVIVE -RED-ET

• 2nd Jr 3yr Old & Production Winner WDE R&W Show 2017

• 1st Jr 3yr Old, BU & Int Champion NY Spring R&W Show 2017

• 2nd Jr 3yr Old & HM Int Champion Mid-West Spring R&W Show 2017

Revive © Cybil Fisher

Contender x EX-92 2E Miss Roxys Recovery-Red Next Dams: EX-91 Advent EX-93 3E DOM Rubens EX DOM Jubilant Rae EX-96 3E GMD DOM Tony Rae EX-94 2E GMD DOM TT Roxette EX GMD Roxette EX-97 4E GMD Roxy EX Model Vee We would like to thank Lucy & Jason for making Revive available to us! She is truly an amazing cow and a dream to work with!

WAPSI-ANA | Doug & Jody Fairbanks & Family

8953 Forrest Chapel Rd | Anamosa, IA 52204 | 319-480-2484

FAIRHOLM | Josh & Samantha Fairbanks 319-480-3692 | 815-419-5701 | joshfairbanks10@yahoo.com

Madison FISHER 717-422--1907

Having A

Record Year To say that Ashley exceeded our expectations this show season would be an understatement. Like a fine wine, getting better with age. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for this young cow that just keeps on developing. Due back in March to Doorman.

HLEY EX-91 KEYSTONE ATWOOD AS Old

2017 All-PA Sr 3yr w & PA Spring Show 2017 Res Int Champion NY Spring Sho Tier Championship Show 2017 Res Grand Champion Northern hip Show 2017 1st Sr 3yr Old PA Fall Champions y VG-86 Abb ton Brax e Dam: Keyston er VG Amb Lou e ston Key : Dam 2nd

Keystone Farm 1445 Raubsville Road | Easton, PA 18042 PBR Award Winner for 50 Years 46

Offspring include daughters by O’Kaliber & Sid & pregnancies by Dempsey and Solomon. Wishing everyone a blessed holiday season and a successful 2018 show season ahead!

Doug & Bonnie Seipt Tim, Margaret, Courtney & Luke Doug: 610-984-3613 | Tim: 610-984-7912

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MAKING WAVES WITH

MISS ROXYS RECOVERY-RED

By: Julie Ashton

With the 2017 show season wrapped up, there is one heifer that has been on everyone’s radar the last few months. Ms-AOL DB RaspberryRed-ET stole the heart of 11-year-old Jadyn Kimball over a year ago and has proceeded to capture the attention of dairy enthusiasts from around the world. The success that Raspberry has had in the show ring is fueled by a stellar pedigree tracing back to the one-and-only EX-97 Roxy and the partnerships behind her cow family. HOW IT ALL STARTED While Raspberry’s story starts just last year, the partnership behind the family starts in the fall of 2008. Jason Thomas called fellow New Yorker Adam Liddle about a cow he thought could be a good investment. “How can you go wrong with a Red Roxy?” commented Adam. They purchased Galestone Ava Rae-Red-ET (EX-91 EX-MS), an Advent from the EX Jubilant Rae branch of the Roxy family. In 2011, Lucy Stockwell and Jason Tooley of Ms-AOL Holsteins were looking to add a red heifer to their herd. Lucy talked to Joyce Thomas, “the tail lady,” and she mentioned that her sons, Jordan and Jason, had a nice red heifer she should see. Lucy made the trip to Lowville, NY, to see Miss Roxys Recovery-Red, a Hvezda September calf of Rae. “I figured even if she never turned out to show, she had a great pedigree that we could breed from,” commented Lucy. Lucy and Jason paid $9,000, despite being skeptical that they’ve ever get a return on their investment. “Jason never saw Recovery before I bought her,” recalled Lucy, “so when I brought her home to Jason’s, he couldn’t believe I had paid that much for her.” “Tooleys do an amazing job running their farm and raising their animals,” remarked Lucy. Recovery developed nicely and calved in as a Milking Yearling in 2012, eventually being named HM Red & White AllAmerican Milking Yearling after placing third at Madison. Because they had their own recipients and an IVF satellite facility only 20 minutes away at Liddleholme, they decided to try Recovery and she performed very well. By March of 2014, they had 5 Ducati and 13 Contender heifers. “That’s when it really all got started.”

Miss Roxys Recovery-Red (EX-92 2E) has an impressive resume and daughters that are household names.

One of those 10th generation Excellent cows is Ms-AOL Cntndr ReviveRed-ET (EX-92). Josh and Samantha Fairbanks, IA, were attending NY Spring Spring in 2017 and saw Revive tied in Jason and Lucy’s string. “It was an easy decision for us to purchase her with partners Doug and Jody Fairbanks and Madison Fisher when we saw her out of her stall,” remarked Josh. “Revive was a month fresh at the show and had an awesome udder with a pedigree that went back to Roxy to boot.”

Revive would go on to win the Junior 3 Year Old class at NY Spring Show and was named Intermediate Champion. She would max out at EX-92 EX-MS just two weeks after making the move to Iowa, and a week later she was 2nd and HM Intermediate Champion at the Midwest STANDOUT REDS Spring Show. Finishing her Recovery scored EX-90 at 3 years old and scored EX-92 2E in spring 2017 year off right, she was 2nd at 6-07. Her most recent record is 28,650M 4.2F 1211 2.9P 838. Today, and Production Winner at she has seven VG and three Excellent daughters. “Recovery has proven World Dairy Expo. to us that she will always make us a good one that not only shows, but is red, and has the potential to complete 10 generations of Excellents,” Revive is currently on an IVF commented Lucy. “And she is the only one that will never have a price,” program. “She’s an easy cow to mate with no Apple blood Ms-AOL Cntndr Revive-Red-ET (EX-92) was Intermediate Champion one Lucy noted, “to me, she’s priceless.” in her pedigree,” noted Josh. month fresh at NY Spring Show. ORBE-VIEW S STRM HVEZDA-ET

MISS ROXYS RECOVERY-RED (EX-92 2E) NOTABLE CLASSIFIED DAUGHTERS: MS-AOL CNTNDR REVIVE-RED-ET (EX-92) MS-AOL CNTNDR ROOKIE-RED-ET (EX-91) MS AOL DUCATI REANNE-RED-ET (EX-90) MS AOL CONTEDER REMI-RED-ET (VG-88) MS AOL DUCATI RDIANT-RED-ET (VG-86) MS-AOL ARMANIS RJ (VG-86) MS AOL DCATI REBECCA-RED-ET (VG-85) MS AOL DUCATI RAVEN-RED-ET (VG-85) MS AOL CNTDR ROXANNE-RED-ET (VG-85) MS AOL CONTNDR RENEE-RED-ET (VG-85) 48

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KHW KITE ADVENT-RED-ET

SCIENTIFIC RUBIRAE SOCKS *RC (EX-93 3E DOM) ÊSCIENTIFIC JUBILANT RAE *RC (EX-90 DOM) ÊHANOVERHILL TONY RAE (EX-96 3E GMD DOM) ÊHANOVERHILL TT ROXETTE (EX-94 2E GMD DOM) ÊMIL-R-MOR ROXETTE (EX-90 GMD DOM 30*) ÊC GLENRIDGE CITATION ROXY (EX-97 4E GMD) ÊC NORTON COURT MODEL VEE (EX-90)

Sires they will use include Diamondback, Jordy, Avalanche, Hypnotic, Awesome and Jacot. “Most great cows come from years of great breeding, the right bulls, strong maternal lines, and the hard work to develop cow families behind these cows,” commented Josh about the success that the Recovery family has seen. “It’s not easy but the homework was done with this family.” Adam Liddle also partnered with Jason and Jordan on another of Rae’s daughters, Parkvue Absolute Rap-Red-ET (VG-88). Rap was 2nd Senior 3 year old at the 2017 Eastern States Red & White Show and Northeast Fall National Holstein Show. At this year’s World Dairy Expo, she was 3rd in class, 1st Bred & Owned and named Champion Bred & Owned of the Red & White Show. She will go through the IVF program this winter.

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• 1st Fall Calf & Junior Champion: Northeast Fall National, Royal Winter Fair R&W Show and Supreme Dairy Show • 1st Fall Calf & Reserve Junior Champion, International R&W Show • 2nd Fall Calf & Reserve Junior Champion, Eastern States R&W Show and Supreme Dairy R&W Show • Junior Champion: WDE R&W Jr Show, ME State Show, Eastern States R&W Jr Show Chris returned to Jason’s in the spring of 2017 and came home with two Contender March calves out of Recovery, Right Away and River, owned by Jadyn and Kennedy. During the 2017 Eastern States Red & White Show, four daughters of Recovery were shown – Raelynn, Raspberry, Right Away and River, two sets of full sisters, one by Diamondback, one by Contender. Between the four of them, they brought home five Junior Champion titles, 1st and 2nd in the Spring and Fall calf classes, and 2nd and 3rd in the Produce of Dam class. What a resume-building day for this family!

“I feel success is 50% the genetics you have and 50% the management and effort you put into them,” remarked Chris. And the success that Beech Haven Ladies has seen since it’s inception six years ago follows BEECH HAVEN LADIES ENTER THE PICTURE that formula. They have invested time and time again in proven cow While Chris Kimball was serving as president of the New England families and partnered with some of the industry’s best, including Jason Holstein Association, the Red & White show was added to the Eastern Lloyd, Peter Vail, Blue Spruce Farm and Fairmont Farm, along with those States Exposition in 2013. “We started looking for red calves then to help already mentioned. Kennedy has developed her own 10th generation support the show,” he recalled, “and I felt it would be good experience Excellent family tracing back to DRA August (EX-96), who she owns for our girls to show there.” Chris is married to Jamie, and they have in partnership with Kyle and two daughters, Jadyn (11) and Kennedy (10) and they started Beech Shanna Reid. Haven Ladies in Windham, ME, in 2011. Chris also works for Semex “We have learned that you can and while traveling, stopped at Jason Tooley’s and saw Recovery and take a nice calf and make her her daughters. At this point, Jason and Lucy had already sold a few of reach her potential with a lot of the older calves but had two red Contender March calves available. “I TLC, time and effort,” noted Chris. worked a deal to take a calf home and raise it for half interest and put the With Chris on the road covering calf into Jaydn’s name so she could show it,” said Chris. three states for Semex, Beech Chris selected Ms-AOL Cntndr Rookie-Red-ET (EX-91 EX-MS) who went Haven Ladies is managed yearon to win her class at the Eastern States Red & White Show two years round by Jamie and the girls. three daughters swept the Junior Champion class at in a row and was shown as a spring yearling at Expo, placing seventh. Jaydn and Kennedy are involved Recovery’s the Eastern States Red & White Show. RtoL: Raelynn, Raspberry in the daily business of the Rookie calved as a Junior 2-year-old and was purchased at the NY Spring & Right Away. Show by MilkSource Genetics LLC., WI, for $30,000. After selling fresh operation, managing everything again in the spring of 2017, she was purchased by Stranshome and T&L from feeding and daily chores to Cattle, MN, and was named Intermediate Champion of the MN State record keeping, learning pedigrees and training their heifers. The ladies B&W Show and Grand Champion of the MN State R&W Show. She sold commit to washing every day starting in early April and clip calves every in the Stranshome “Selling the Showstring Sale” during MN State Fair to two weeks. “It’s become a family business where we are trying to instill a work ethic, responsibility and a well-roundedness for our girls which we Lane & Grady Wendorf, WI. hope will serve them well in their lives,” commented Chris. Because of the success that Jadyn and Rookie had their first year together, Chris returned to Jason’s in 2015 and came home with a Barbwire And their time and dedication has certainly paid off. Beech Haven Ladies daughter of Recovery named Rebel. Jadyn had another winning year, has developed seven All-American or Junior All-American Nominations taking Junior Champion honors at the Eastern States Red & White Show. in three breeds over the last four years, including the 2014 Unanimous As Beech Haven is only set up for heifers, she has returned to Jason’s and All-American Red & White Spring Yearling, Morrill Heztry Clover-Red (EX92), now owned by Crescentmead - Lane and Grady Wendorf, WI. With is due in December. the success that Raspberry has had this year, they are sure to add to the When it came time for Jadyn to select her heifer for 2017, she and number as well. Chris visited Jason’s together in October 2016 to see what they had for September calves. Full sisters Ms-AOL DB Raspberry-Red-ET and When asked if he considered having someone else lead Raspberry when Ms-AOL Dback Raelynn-Red-ET were both in hutches, and “Jaydn liked the time came to exhibit at the next level, Chris responded, “our girls Raspberry for her color and do all the showing as they are doing the work at home and the best name,” remarked Chris. way for them to learn is to be out in the ring themselves.” And all the Anthony Liddle purchased time and effort that both Jadyn and Kennedy have put into working Raelynn, who was Junior with their heifers is evident in the show ring. Under the bright lights Champion at the NY State of the coliseums in Madison and Toronto, in front of thousands of fans, Fair Red & White Show and 11-year-old Jadyn looked like a pro on the halter of Raspberry. “Our pride the Eastern States Red & in our girls stems not from the blue ribbons and banners but from the White Show. She would wonderful young ladies they are becoming,” concluded Chris. be one of the few heifers And the last chapter of this story has surely not been written. With more that would beat Raspberry daughters coming from Recovery, her daughters, granddaughters and during her remarkable other family members, this branch of the Roxy family will continue to 2017 show season. grow and flourish for all those involved. Champion Bred & Owned of the International Red & White Show, Parkvue Absolute Rap-Red-ET (VG-88).

Jadyn and Raspberry share a special moment in the ring at Expo.

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CELEBRATING A LEGEND

By Julie Ashton

As the Royal Winter Fair celebrated it’s 95th year, we sat down with industry legend Bertram “Bert” Stewart, who has been influential in the success of the Ontario 4-H dairy program, 4-H Classic Show and dairy judging program. Bertram grew up in the Bolton, ON, area, and was the 7th child of Ernie and Jennie Stewart. The family had a mixed farm of Percheron horses and Ayrshire cattle. Being the fifth son, Bertram was exposed to lots of help and knowledge and soon learned to be very competitive. He became a member of the Bolton Calf Club and Grain Club and later was a member of the Swine and Sheep clubs. These clubs eventually called themselves 4-H Clubs. He also played softball competitively.

“Bertram Stewart is extremely passionate about all aspects of 4-H. His dream of offering all 4-H dairy kids especially our senior members an arena to compete in at the highest level of competition resulted in the creation of the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic and the Ontario Inter-County 4-H Judging Competiton. Both of these events have benefited enormously from Bert's passion and guidance. Giving back to our future generations of agricultural leaders is further emphasized by his generous sponsorship of the "Bertram & Hazel Stewart" Award. Truly, 4-H is in his blood ...... can we ever thank him enough?” Murray Reissner.

In 1955, he was married to Hazel and they raised four children: Paul, Lynne, Donna and Kelly. Today, he enjoys spending time with his seven grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren, several of which are involved in 4-H. Q: What is your greatest memory of the Royal? The Royal has always been a big part of my life. My greatest memory was winning the 1951 Intercounty Judging Competition for Peel County. This award allowed me to attend the Ontario Agriculture College (OAC) with the Morrow Scholarship. Secondly, preparing and leading 16 Grand Champion cows & bulls! And most recently, the Royal presenting me with the Honorary Life Governor recognition. Q: As an avid showman, you’ve led a record 16 Grand Champions (including numerous bulls) at the Royal Winter Fair. Who are some of the favorite animals you’ve worked with? As a young student, I took off from OAC to help farms like Spring Farm, Romandale and in later years Oak Ridges, Frank Tedesco, Doug Wingrove, Argo Bros., and several others as time permitted. Some of the most memorable champions: Sonwill Reflection Bee (EX), truly a great cow to work with. We showed Bee 25 times and she won 21 times. Another great was Duncan Belle, twice Grand Champion at the Royal. She is one of the great breeding cows of the Jersey RECOGNITIONS THROUGH THE YEARS Canadian Ag Hall of Fame, 2010 Queen’s II Diamond Jubilee Medal, 2012 Honorary Life Governor, RWF Halton County 4-H Club Leader, 41 years Centennial Award by Minister of Ag Jack Bickel, 1988 Milton Citizen of the Year Nominee, 1995 Agri-Food & Rural Committee Award for volunteer work, 2002 Klussendorf Tropy, 2005 Syngenta 4-H Ontario Arbor Award, 2006 (4-H Ontario’s most prestigious award) Milton Walk of Fame inductee, 2007

Bert Stewart, right, with Briarwood Chieftain, 1972 Grand Champion Bull, Royal Winter Fair. Pictured with Robert Lee, Claude Hays & Sherry Pollock, ON Dairy Princess.

breed. Thank you to Lorne Ella, my neighbor, for allowing me to be a part of her story!

Q: How did the idea for the Inter-Club 4-H Dairy Judging Competition come about?

Several more champions:

When I was a young 4-Her, we had the opportunity to compete as a 2-man team in dairy-grain-swine, etc. I liked the idea and got it started from there! I was asked by Holstein Canada to raise funds for our annual meeting, but I wanted to make sure the money was directed to a specific purpose. The 25 years of coaching were exciting and many of the team members have gone on to do great things as judges or successful dairymen or industry leaders.

Oak Ridges Royal Linda (EX) Barivue Pabst Lana (EX) Quality BC Frantisco (EX-96) Some of the Grand Champion bulls that I led or assisted with: Briarwood Chieftain Zeldenrust Fond Memory Spring Hedge Phoenix Spring Farm Astronomer Nipponia Need Furry JUDGING RESUME Royal Holstein Show, 1979 & 1990 Royal Jersey Show, 1990 Royal Brown Swiss Show, 1993 World Dairy Expo/Central National, 1977, 1988 Eastern National 1982, 1984 Western National 1982, 1986 Southern National 1981, 1984

Q: You were also influential in starting what is now known as the TD 4-H Dairy Classic. How was that event established? We had a good committee involved, and four are still involved today. We wanted to have a show to compete against the Queen’s Guineas 4-H competition for 4-H beef club members. The first three years were at Hays Farms, then two years at Markham Fairgrounds. My brother, Andy Stewart, was the manager of the Royal and said he would get us a sponsor if we moved it to the Royal. Scotia Bank then sponsored it for 23 years and now TD Bank, Holstein Canada and Semex are sponsors. Thank you to all the committee members for making it be a great 4-H show! Continued to page 53 COWSMOPOLITAN Winter Edition 2017

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CANADIAN 4-H DAIRY CLASSIC

Nov 7-8, 2017 Â· Toronto, ON

CONFORMATION

347 HEAD

Judge: Brian Carscadden, ON

CHAMPION CALF

Faraway Doorman Missy (Doorman), 1st Summer Yearling, Peter Leach, Kawartha Lakes

RESERVE CHAMPION CALF

Champion Calf RtoL: Champion Calf Faraway Doorman Missy, Peter Leach, Kawartha Lakes; Reserve Champion Calf Milksource Gldndrm Asset ET, Reagan Bouma, PEI; HM Champion Calf Morningmist Venom Ivanka 272, Kristen Portena, Perth.

Milksource Gldndrm Asset ET (Golden Dreams), 1st Senior Calf, Reagan Bouma, PEI

HM CHAMPION CALF

Morningmist Venom Ivanka 272 (Venom), 1st Jersey Summer Yearling, Kristen Portena, Perth

JUNIOR CALF (34)

1. Riverdown Doorman Abrooklyn (Doorman), Lesa Vanbokhorst, Carleton 2. Farrow Shotgun Bentley (Shotgun), Ty Finley, Durham West

INTERMEDIATE CALF (86)

1. Cobequid Atwood Solstice (Atwood), Taylor Lowe, Nova Scotia 2. Bonnie Brae Ape Quinn (Ape), Tucker Smith, Prescott

Best Group of 3 Carleton County.

SENIOR CALF (74)

1. Milksource Gldndrm Asset ET (Golden Dreams), Reagan Bouma, PEI 2. Eastside Lewisdale OMG Amaze (Doorman), Megan VanderKloet, PEI

JERSEY CALF (31)

1. Avonlea Fizzs Vendetta (Fizz), Will VanderMeulen, Northumberland 2. Paullyn Tequila Eliza (Tequila), Micaela Hill, Grey

JERSEY SUMMER YEARLING (18)

Premier County Northumberland.

1. Morningmist Venom Ivanka 272 (Venom), Kristen Portena, Perth 2. Bell City Trident Leather (Trident), Bryce Seaborn, Hastings

JERSEY JUNIOR YEARLING (12)

1. Golden Meadow David Kigger (David), Greg Fuller, Middlesex 2. Cedarvilla Jade Tiddlywinks (Jade), Kyle Stockdale, Peterborough

AYRSHIRE CALF (13)

1. Sunnymead Primes Thistle (Prime), Isabell St Denis, Russell 2. Brixham Rock Jewel (Rockstar), Annika Master, Nova Scotia

COLORED BREEDS (7)

1. Nor Bella Supreme Perfect ET (Supreme), Molly King, Bruce 2. Richford Conrad Snapchat (Conrad), Julia Deklein, Middlesex

SUMMER YEARLING (18)

1. Faraway Doorman Missy (Doorman), Peter Leach, Kawartha Lakes 2. Vertdor Jacoby Altitude (Jacoby), Brendan Velthuis, Carleton

1. Alana McKinven, Vanessa Crowley & Trent Jones. 2. Scott Brethet & Roger Turner. 3. Christina Crowley-Arklie & Blake Arklie. 4. Northumberland kids celebrate. 5. Jason French, Orville Schmidt (Holstein Canada President)& Joan Lau (Semex),

Todd Pemberton & Murray Reissner. 6. Paul Larmer (Semex) welcomes crowd. 7. Patty Jones, Murray Reisner, Bert Stewart & Lowell Lindsay. 8. Alana McKinven & Kolton Crack congratulate one another. 9. Rachel Clow with Orville Schmidt.

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1. Mountain Ridge Tinkerbell (Doorman), Connor Halpenny, Grenville 2. Aleah Millen Naughty Talk (Doorman), Kevin Shier, Kawartha Lakes

BEST EXHIBIT

1. Middlesex 2. South Simcoe

BEST GROUP OF 3

1. Carleton 2. PEI

PREMIER COUNTY “BILL EDLSTEIN AWARD”

Champion Showmanship RtoL: Champion Showperson Rachel Clow, 1st Senior, Frontenac; Reserve Champion Showperson Alana McKinven, 2nd Senior, Quebec South West; HM Champion Showperson Kolton Crack, 1st Junior, Quebec South East.

1. Northumberland 2. Carleton

BERT STEWART SCHOLARSHIP

Morgan Anderson

SHOWBOX WINNER

William Baumgartner

BOSDALE BREEDER OF DISTINCTION EMBRYO AWARD

Sarah Mason

Best Exhibit Middlesex.

SHOWMANSHIP

RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWPERSON

Judge: Stephanie Murphy, ON Associate Judge: Claire Swale, UK

HM CHAMPION SHOWPERSON

347 PARTICIPANTS

CHAMPION SHOWPERSON Rachel Clow, 1st Senior, Frontenac

Alana McKinven, 2nd Senior, Quebec South West Kolton Crack, 1st Junior, Quebec South East

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP (104)

1. Kolton Crack, Quebec South East 2. Will Vander Meulen, Northumberland

Bosdale Breeder Of Distinction Embryo Award Sarah Mason.

INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP (122)

1. Benjamin Sargent, Durham West 2. Cally Finley, Durham West

SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP (121)

1. Rachel Clow, Frontenac 2. Alana McKinven, Quebec South West

CELEBRATING A LEGEND CONTINUED

Bert and Hazel at his induction to the Canadian Ag Hall of Fame in 2010.

Bert judging at the Royal Winter Fair.

2017 Bertram & Hazel Stewart Award LtoR: Catherine Smart, Kelly French, Connor French, recipient Morgan Anderson, Bertram Stewart, Lynne Moore, Blaire French & Donna Dolson.

Q: When and why did you establish the Bertram & Hazel Stewart Award?

were 4th year OAC students and assisted the 4-H club leaders and some were leaders themselves. They also helped coach us. I always thought I owed that to the youth and I proud to have served and mentored so many 4-Hers over the years.

been very special to me and their parents. We couldn’t be prouder of their achievements!

The Bertram & Hazel Stewart Award was established to encourage 4-Hers ages 12-1314 to stay in 4-H and I think we are winning. Q: You have been a mentor to Ontario youth for decades. Are there any individuals that you looked up to as a young man and that helped influence your future? When I was a young 4-Her, I was blessed to have assistant ag reps in each county. They

Q: How special is it for you to see your grandchildren involved in the 4-H programs that you helped establish and make successful?

Q: What advice would you give young people today to help them excel in the dairy industry? Don’t be afraid to take advice from somebody that you respect and look up to. Good advice from various people along the way has helped me in many different ways.

All of my children and grandchildren have competed successfully at the Royal. This has

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Introduction Waste milk – including colostrum, transition milk and antibiotic-treated milk – is commonly fed to calves as a source of nutrition prior to weaning. According to the USDA NAHMS Dairy 2014 Study (USDA, 2016), about 78% of operations in the U.S. feed milk (saleable or unsaleable) alone or with milk replacer. If we assume that most of the milk fed to calves is unsaleable, it is clear that a significant number of calves in the U.S. receive waste milk prior to weaning. The potential presence of antibiotics and/or antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a concern when feeding waste milk. I have reviewed the idea of feeding waste milk to calves in several Calf Notes (#35, #98, #119, #146, and #193). Generally, we understand that feeding waste milk my influence antibiotic resistance or shedding of antibiotic resistant bacteria; however, the relative risk of this occurring is unclear. However, some recent research in the Journal of Dairy Science attempted to answer the question – “If I feed waste milk, what is the risk of increasing antibiotic resistance in my calves specifically and on my farm in general?” This is an important question because the genes that encode for antibiotic resistance have been shown to “move” from one species of bacteria to another (see this Wikipedia article for more information). Increasing antibiotic resistance even in non-pathogenic bacteria increases the risk of antibiotic resistance in potentially pathogenic bacteria and may reduce the efficacy of antibiotics used for calves and cows – and humans – in the future. The Research A study in the Journal of Dairy Science by Duse et al. (2015) reported the results of a survey 243 farms in Sweden. Management practices were reported and fecal samples from 729 calves from 7 to 28 d of age were collected (median age = 15 days). The researchers analyzed fecal samples for the presence of antibiotic resistant Escherichia coli (resistance to numerous antimicrobial compounds). They then evaluated relationships among management practices (including feeding colostrum and milk from treated cows) and fecal shedding of antibiotic resistant E. coli. Overall. They found that E. coli resistant to streptomycin, nalidixic acid, or cefotaxime were isolated from 90, 49, and 11% of the calves, respectively. About half of the calves (48%) had a random isolate of E. coli resistant to at least one compound. Several management factors were associated with shedding of resistant E. coli; however, the feeding of waste milk was a significant risk factor to shedding of resistant E. coli. Interestingly, feeding colostrum and transition milk from cows that were treated at drying-off was NOT associated with shedding of resistant E. coli, suggesting that proper withdrawal periods are useful in reducing risk of transmitting antibiotic resistance. Canadian researchers (Babafela and Smith, 2017) took a different approach to quantify the risk of calves shedding antibiotic resistant bacteria in feces following the feeding of waste milk. These researchers used a Monte Carlo simulation model to estimate the increase in number of calves that would shed cephalosporin resistant E. coli when fed waste milk. A “Monte Carlo simulation” is a computer model, usually containing thousands of simulated “animals”. Each “animal” (think of it as a row in a spreadsheet containing data for one animal) contains various characteristics of interest. In this case, the researchers included the percent of farms using waste milk, days waste milk was fed, amount of milk fed, prevalence of antibiotic-resistance E. coli and concentration of E. coli in waste milk. The authors then calculated additional parameters to determine the increase in number of calves shedding resistant E. coli when fed waste milk. Readers interested in more detail of the simulation are encouraged to review this interesting paper in the Journal of Dairy Science. 54

Overall, the authors reported that the risk of shedding antibioticresistant E. coli by calves fed waste milk throughout the weaning period was 5.7 calves per 1,000 calves fed. The simulation assumed that 5.7% of samples of waste milk contained antibiotic-resistant E. coli. When the prevalence of E. coli was reduced to 3, 1.5 and 1%, the daily risk of shedding decreased by factors of 50, 65, and 82%, respectively. The authors made numerous assumptions in this study to conduct their simulation due to a lack of data regarding dose-response relationships of antibiotic-resistant E. coli in milk-fed calves. However, notwithstanding the assumptions, waste milk feeding clearly increases the number of calves shedding antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The extent to which pasteurization can mitigate this risk is unclear, however. According to the USDA NAHMS Dairy 2014 (USDA, 2016) study, 72.9% of small dairy farms (<30 cows) in the U.S. feed unpasteurized milk (including both saleable and unsaleable), whereas 26.3% of large farms (>500 cows) utilize unpasteurized milk. Thus, the risk seems significant that waste milk contributes to the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria on dairies. Summary Additional information recently published suggests that the use of waste milk on dairies contributes to shedding of antibiotic-resistant bacteria by milk-fed calves. On farms where waste milk is fed, it is estimated that 5.7 of 1,000 calves will shed antibiotic-resistant E. coli. The extent to which these bacteria contribute to overall farm antibiotic-resistance and the effect to which pasteurization is effective in reducing this risk are still unknown. References Babafela, B. A. and B. A. Smith. 2017. Risk assessment modelling of fecal shedding caused by extended-spectrum cephalosporin-resistant Escherichia coli transmitted through waste milk fed to dairy pre-weaned calves. J. Dairy Sci. https://doi. org/10.3168/jds.2017-13196. Duse, A., K. Persson Waller, U. Emanuelson, H. Ericsson Unnerstad, Y. Persson, and B. Bengtsson. 2015. Risk factors for antimicrobial resistance in fecal Escherichia coli from preweaned dairy calves. J. Dairy Sci. 98:500–516. USDA. 2016. Dairy 2014, Dairy Cattle Management Practices in the United States, 2014. USDA– APHIS–VS–CEAH–NAHMS. Fort Collins, CO. https://www.aphis.usda. gov/animal_health/nahms/dairy/downloads/dairy14/Dairy14_dr_Par tI.pdf. Written by Dr. Jim Quigley (29 October 2017) © 2017 by Dr. Jim Quigley Calf Notes.com (http://www.calfnotes.com)

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Royal Winter Fair TOP PHOTO - Judge Pierre Boulet and his family 1. Guy Brouillard, Julien Chabot, Marianne Jansen 2. Joel Lepage, Daniel Lussier & Dominic Fortier 3. Joel Phoenix & Aaron Eaton 4. Cameron Stockdale & Gary Troup 5. Gail Fletcher, Erica Enright & Luke McLelland (VF photo crew) 6. Mike Duckett, Ricky Allen & Aaron Lien 7. Dale Bendig & Kelli Cull 8. Marissa Jaquemet, Erica Enright, Kim Cote & Amber Craswell 9. Lisa Macleod & Kera Phoenix 10. Daryl Woff, Nicole Tuytel & William Wikkerink 11. Hugues Menard, Elyse Gendron & RenĂŠ Boisvert 12. Keaton Phoenix ready for the Red show 13. Jeff Stephens feeding hay? 14. Alana McKinven, Lucy Stockwell & Jamie Kimball 15. Bruno Giacommazi & John Buckley 16. Joey Airosa, Chris Hill, Larry Bennett & Hank VanExel 17. Holstein Judge Pierre Boulet & Associate Melanie Boulet 18. Holstein Canada President Orville Schmidt, Murray Riesner & RW Holstein Judge Bruce Mode 19. Christine Tolhurst & Jeanette Van der linden 20. Great job of keeping ring clean, Emma Finch & Josie McNab 21. Ribbon girl, Ally Spielmacher

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Celebrating 95 Years! TOP PHOTO- Maureen Bowers, Melissa Bowers, Greg Dietrich, Lorraine Franken & Carl Barclay 1. Western boys - Dale Bienert, Jay Rietveld & Orville Schmidt 2. Caitin O’Neill & Trish Scott 3. Lindsay McMillan, Erin Connor & Izzy Jones 4. Sarah Smith, Dave Eastman & Len Vis 5. Linda Ness, Norman Carson & Bonnie Cooper 6. Tim Abbott, Roger Turner & Brian Craswell 7. Frank Stenger, Evelyn & Carl Sargent 8. Natasha Abrams, Brianne Brown & Becky Abrams Lamedeau 9. Martin Verroneau, Nicolas Lacerte 10. John Weaver & Jack Lacoursiere 11. Tom Hull, Simon Hesketh, John Metcalf, Graham, Tasha Kirby & Richard Green 12. Kristie Gilchrest with daughter Peyton 13. Richard Cadieux, Mario Lacerte & André Richard 14. Landon Hallahan 15. Scott & Brent Walker officiating the Jersey show 16. Tara & Alana McKinven 17. Sarah Lacerte & Yves Charpentier 18. Chadam & Jamie McQuat officiating the Ayrshire show 19. Peter Vail & Chad Ryan 20. Kate Pirrung, Jamie Crawford & Shelby Crawford

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Congrats

Reserve All American 5 Year Old 2017 Keightley Core Jersey Farm, KY and F & D Borba, CA

All American Milking Yearling 2017 Flawless sells in Kash-In on Valentines Day Sale! Kash-In, CA and River Valley, IL

Franchise Kind

Entourage-Stiles Premier Jolene - ET

Lyons Ajax Bay

Hired Colton Dream

River Valley Excite Flawless

to all those who had success with the

Reserve All American Sr 2 Year Old 2017 Choice of Bay’s December Full Sister’s sell in Kash-In on Valentines Day Sale! Glamourview, MD

Reyncrest Byway Ladonna-ET

Jr Champion Mid East Fall National Show 2017 Ladonna sells in Kash-In on Valentines Day Sale! Owned by Franchise

Reserve All-American Jr 2 Year Old 2017 River Valley, IL

Beslea Vivitar Goblin

All American December Calf 2017 Jr Champion All American Jersey Show Goblin sells in Kash-In on Valentines Day Sale! Josh Arp, OH

Hardcore Lemon Fizz

3rd Spring Calf All American Jersey Show Owned with Price, Cunningham and Channing

More Results DKG Judges Verdict Showcase - 4th Winter Yearling All American Jersey Show - Glamourview, MD

Lormiere Tequila Leah - 4th Winter Calf All American Jersey Show - Owned with Hawbaker, Popp, Borba and Kash-In

Rich Valley Gentry Mitzi 315 - 7th Spring Yearling World Dairy Expo - Owned with Borba, Popp, and Edwards - Mitzi sells in Kash-In on Valentines Day Sale!

Brigeen Brash Paddy - 6th Winter Calf Royal Winter Fair - Owned with Weeks, Heath, Borba and Morasci

Stoney Point Verb Blush - Reserve Grand Champion New York Spring Show 2017 - Owned with Heath, Jordan and Mayer

Carpsview Armani Velvet - 1st Jr 2 Year Old and Reserve Intermediate Champion Northeast National Show - Elmvue, NY

Co-Vista Doorman 2417 - 1st Spring Calf and Honorable Mention Junior Champion Northeast National Show - Owned with Hovden, Borba and Allyn Co

Make plans now to attend Kash -In on Valentine’s Day sale on February 14th in Tulare CA. These are the kind you will find there!

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management WE’RE WASTING MILK AND ANTIBIOTICS ON MASTITIS By Joep Driessen, founder CowSignals Training Company

Don’t you just hate that first lactation heifer with mastitis? Every farmer will recognize this: you’ve put a lot of effort and money in raising your calves into healthy, robust heifers. You’ve gotten through the hassle of getting them pregnant in time. You’ve taken care of a safe delivery for the mother and her new baby, even if it was in the middle of the night. You’re finally ready to harvest what you’ve been seeding for the past two years. Only to find out you can’t use the milk. Don’t you just hate that first lactation heifer with mastitis? Besides the obvious - an animal in pain - mastitis gives a lot of trouble businesswise as well. It is milk down the drain, around € 225 for treatment average and gives the farmers extra trouble in an already busy workday. The worst thing is, for most farmers this isn’t an incident. Most farmers have 2-3% of their cows in the mastitis group every month. This translates to 30% cases annually. All these cows are diagnosed and treated with antibiotics and/or pain killers. Learn from successes A nationwide udder health project in the Netherlands has successfully brought down mastitis from 30% annual cases to 26%. This is one of the best country averages in the world. The project used training by vets and a CowSignals book on udder health. Here we see that attention to the subject and providing training has a big effect. Farmers improved with small changes like better milking protocols and wearing gloves. Reduction of antibiotics is one of the biggest challenges we face nowadays. In the Netherlands, the Dutch organization SDa has – with vets and farmers together - brought back antibiotics use between 2007 and 2014 with 50%. That makes the Netherlands leading in the European Union. A big success factor was stopping preventive antibiotics use on dry cows. You can check the cell count (less than 50.000, less than 150.000 for first lactation heifers). If a cow isn’t sick, you don’t need to treat her. Just how crucial this is, got confirmed again this month by World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendation that farmers and the food industry stop using antibiotics in healthy animals to prevent the spread of antibiotic resistance. The best example that you can almost ban mastitis from your herd is Dutch farmer Anton IJsseldijk. Out of 110 cows, he only had 1 case of mastitis in a year. This earned him the Dutch Udderhealth award.

His secret? He just does everything right. His greatest success factor is having sand beds. He also has maximum ventilation: 4 sides of the barn are open. That makes the floors and the beds dry quickly. Good housing is a big factor in preventing mastitis. What we need to do Better housing and management protocols are the keys to increasing resistance and decreasing infection pressure, thus preventing mastitis. Of course, noticing the cow signals in time will also help you prevent disease. Besides the obvious responsibility for the farmers to do all this, there is a fundamental role to be played by vets, barn designers and all other farm advisors as well. They have a responsibility to understand how housing, management and udder health all relate to preventing mastitis and help bring this knowledge to the farmers. About CowSignals: the secrets of successful dairy farming CowSignals wants to help farmers give their cows a healthy and longer life. We just developed a new video learning ‘Udder Signals’. Using ‘Miss Udderhealth’ we show how to increase resistance and to reduce infection pressure. Udder Signals is for all farmers, vets, (feed) advisors, barn designers and others motivated to help prevent mastitis.

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LE SUPREME LAITIER

Nov 2-4, 2017 Â· St Hyacinthe, QC

SUPREME JUNIOR CHAMPION

Ms-AOL DB Raspberry Red (Diamondback), 1st Holstein Senior Calf, Jaydn Kimball, ME

RESERVE SUPREME JUNIOR CHAMPION

Fortale Avalanche Saphyre (Avalanche), 1st Red & White Senior Calf, Ferme Fortale Holstein Inc., & Valentin Stauffer, QC

Holstein Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Jacobs Lauthority Loana, Ferme Jacobs Inc., QC; Reserve Grand Champion Jacobs Goldwyn Valana, Ferme Jacobs Inc., QC; HM Grand Champion Al-Shar Dempsey Alison, Ferme Blondin & Ferme Yvon Sicard, QC.

SUPREME CHAMPION

Greenlea A Care Red ETS (Absolute), 1st Red & White Senior 3yr Old, Pierre Boulet, QC

RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION

Jacobs Lauthority Loana (Lauthority), 1st Holstein 5yr Old, Ferme Jacobs Inc., QC

INTERNATIONAL FRIEND OF THE YEAR Agustin Celis Romero

HOLSTEIN

Holstein Junior Champion & Supreme Junior Champion Ms-AOL DB Raspberry Red, Jaydn Kimball, ME.

Holstein Junior Champion LtoR: Junior Champion Ms-AOL DB Raspberry Red, Jaydn Kimball, ME; Reserve Junior Champion JM Valley Doorman Lexie, Ferme Jendro Inc., & JM Valley Holstein, QC; HM Junior Champion JM Valley Atwood Aly, Ferme Rodemsay, JM Valley Holstein, Richard & Shannon Allyn, QC.

Holstein Intermediate Champion RtoL: Intermediate Champion Erbacres Snapple Shakira ET, Ferme Jacobs Inc., QC; Reserve Intermediate Champion Idee Windbrook Lynzi, Frank & Diane Borba, JM Valley Holstein, Richard & Shannon Allyn & Stephane Gendreau, QC; HM Intermediate Champion Jacobs Windbrook Aimo, Ferme Jacobs Inc., QC.

Brown Swiss Junior Champion LtoR: Junior Champion Lookout Northern Lights, Lookout, Gerald Halbach, QC; Reserve Junior Champion High Beam Biver Glamour, Lookout, Gerald Halbach, QC; HM Junior Champion Brown Heaven C Burberry, Ferme Brown Heaven, QC.

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Judge: Pat Conroy, IN

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Ms-AOL DB Raspberry Red (Diamondback), 1st Senior Calf, Jaydn Kimball, ME

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

JM Valley Doorman Lexie (Doorman), 1st Junior Yearling, Ferme Jendro Inc., & JM Valley Holstein, QC

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

JM Valley Atwood Aly (Atwood), 1st Intermediate Calf, Ferme Rodemsay, JM Valley Holstein, Richard & Shannon Allyn, QC

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Erbacres Snapple Shakira ET (O Kaliber), 1st Junior 2yr Old, Ferme Jacobs Inc., QC

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Idee Windbrook Lynzi (Windbrook), 1st Junior 3yr Old, Frank & Diane Borba, JM Valley Holstein, Richard & Shannon Allyn & Stephane Gendreau, QC

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Jacobs Windbrook Aimo (Windbrook), 1st Senior 3yr Old, Ferme Jacobs Inc., QC

GRAND CHAMPION & CHAMPION BRED & OWNED

Jacobs Lauthority Loana (Lauthority), 1st 5yr Old, Ferme Jacobs Inc., QC

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Jacobs Goldwyn Valana (Goldwyn), 1st Mature Cow, Ferme Jacobs Inc., QC

HM GRAND CHAMPION

Al-Shar Dempsey Alison (Dempsey), 1st 4yr Old, Ferme Blondin & Ferme Yvon Sicard, QC

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Judge: Daniel Brochu, QC

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Lookout Northern Lights (Nemo), 1st Junior Yearling, Lookout, Gerald Halbach, QC

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

High Beam Biver Glamour (Biver), 1st Intermediate Calf, Lookout, Gerald Halbach, QC

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Brown Heaven C Burberry (Carter), 1st Junior Calf, Ferme Brown Heaven, QC

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Iroquois Acres Jong Cali (Jongleur), 1st Junior 2yr Old, Alana McKinven & Matthew Pacheco, QC

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Brown Heaven Fabulous Timbits (Fabulous), 1st Junior 3yr Old, Ferme Brown Heaven, QC

Brown Swiss Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Brown Heaven Thunder Betsy, Ferme Brown Heaven, QC; Reserve Grand Champion Iroquois Acres Jong Cali, Alana McKinven & Matthew Pacheco, QC; HM Grand Champion Brown Heaven Fabulous Timbits, Ferme Brown Heaven, QC.

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Brown Heaven Lebron Faith ET (Lebron), 1st Senior 2yr Old, Ferme Brown Heaven, QC

GRAND CHAMPION

Brown Heaven Thunder Betsy (Thunder), 1st 4yr Old, Ferme Brown Heaven, QC

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR Ferme Brown Heaven, QC

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Judge: Éric Hétu, QC

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Fortale Avalanche Saphyre Red (Avalanche), 1st Senior Calf, Ferme Fortale Holstein Inc., & Valentin Stauffer, QC

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Ms-AOL DB Raspberry Red (Diamondback), 2nd Senior Calf, Jaydn Kimball, ME

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Milbro Redliner Thunder Red (Redliner), 1st Junior Yearling, Ferme Milibro Inc., Frederic Dubois, Guy Queffelec & Laurent Brochu, QC

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

Greenlea A Care Red ETS (Absolute), 1st Senior 3yr Old, Pierre Boulet, QC

Supreme Champion and Red & White Intermediate & Grand Champion Greenlea A Care Red ETS, Pierre Boulet, QC.

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Berni Magenta F Elsa Red (Magenta), 1st Junior 3yr Old, Ferme Berni (2001 Inc.), QC

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Pierstein Armani Rock N Roll Red (Armani), 2nd Junior 3yr Old, Pierre Boulet, QC

HM GRAND CHAMPION

Deslacs Talent Alyana Red (Talent), 1st 4yr Old, Deslacs Hoslteins, Robin & Diane Gilbert, QC

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR Fleury Holstein, QC

Red & White Junior Champion RtoL: Junior Champion Fortale Avalanche Saphyre Red, Ferme Fortale Holstein Inc., & Valentin Stauffer, QC; Reserve Junior Champion Ms-AOL DB Raspberry Red, Jaydn Kimball, ME; HM Junior Champion Milbro Redliner Thunder Red, Ferme Milibro Inc., Frederic Dubois, Guy Queffelec & Laurent Brochu, QC.

Red &White Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Greenlea A Care Red ETS, Pierre Boulet, QC; Reserve Grand Champion Berni Magenta F Elsa Red, Ferme Berni (2001 Inc.), QC; HM Grand Champion Deslacs Talent Alyana Red, Deslacs Hoslteins, Robin & Diane Gilbert, QC.

Ayrshire Junior Champion LtoR: Junior Champion Margot Calimero Lola ET, Ferme Margot Enr., QC; Reserve Junior Champion De La Plaine Blink Mistral, Ferme De Lan Plaine, QC; HM Junior Champion Bavaroise Dreamer Adele ET, Amelie Hardy Demers, QC.

Ayrshire Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Champion Rousettes Bendig Baria, Ferme Roussettes Enr., QC; Reserve Intermediate Champion Margot Cheer, Ferme Margot Enr., QC; HM Intermediate Champion St Medard Valorous Citrouille, Ferme ST Medard Inc., G Tourigny & M Veronneau, QC.

Ayrshire Grand Champion Belleroute Doramy ET, Ferme Margot Enr., QC.

Ayrshire Reserve Grand Champion Margot Patagonie, Ferme Margot Enr., QC.

AYRSHIRE

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JUNIOR CHAMPION

Margot Calimero Lola ET (Calimero), 1st Senior Calf, Ferme Margot Enr., QC

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

De La Plaine Blink Mistral (Blink), 1st Junior Calf, Ferme De Lan Plaine, QC

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Bavaroise Dreamer Adele ET (Dreamer), 1st Intermediate Calf, Amelie Hardy Demers, QC

INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Rousettes Bendig Baria (Bendig), 1st Senior 3yr Old, Ferme Roussettes Enr., QC

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Margot Cheer (Dreamer), 2nd Senior 3yr Old, Ferme Margot Enr., QC

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

St Medard Valorous Citrouille (Valorous), 1st Junior 2yr Old, Ferme ST Medard Inc., G Tourigny & M Veronneau, QC

GRAND CHAMPION

Belleroute Doramy ET (Burdette), 1st 4yr Old, Ferme Margot Enr., QC

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Margot Patagonie (Calimero), 1st Mature Cow, Ferme Margot Enr., QC

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR Ferme Margot, QC

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Judge: Callum McKinven, QC

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Intense Gentry Deesse (Gentry), 1st Junior Calf, Ferme Jocelyn Cote Inc., QC

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Campbell TB Revirersco Jobaba ET (Revirersco), 1st Junior Yearling, Campbell Jersey & Trail Blazer Jerseys, QC

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Musqie Premier Marmelaid (Premier), 2nd Junior Yearling, Ferme Jocelyn Cote Inc., QC

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Fairvista Koop Ferocious (Koop), 1st Junior 3yr Old, Ferme Intense, Ferme Jacobs & William Morille, QC

Jersey Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion JL Vincent Sapphira, C Desrosiers, J&C Sicard & P Boulet, QC; Reserve Grand Champion Fairvista Koop Ferocious, Ferme Intense, Ferme Jacobs & William Morille, QC; HM Grand Champion Genesis Excitation Hannah, C Desrosiers, J&C Sicard & P Boulet, QC.

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Genesis Excitation Hannah (Excitation), 1st Senior 3yr Old, C Desrosiers, J&C Sicard & P Boulet, QC

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Campbell TB Verb Rosalie (Verb), 1st Junior 2yr Old, Campbell Jersey & Trail Blazer Jersey, QC

GRAND CHAMPION

JL Vincent Sapphira (Vincent), 1st 5yr Old, C Desrosiers, J&C Sicard & P Boulet, QC

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

Jersey Junior Champion Intense Gentry Deesse, Ferme Jocelyn Cote Inc., QC.

Laurent Lambert & John Weaver, QC

CANDIENNE

Jersey Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Champion Fairvista Koop Ferocious, Ferme Intense, Ferme Jacobs & William Morille, QC; Reserve Intermediate Champion Genesis Excitation Hannah, C Desrosiers, J&C Sicard & P Boulet, QC; HM Intermediate Champion Campbell TB Verb Rosalie, Campbell Jersey & Trail Blazer Jersey, QC.

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Judge: Rémi Bergeron, QC

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Bonnieglen Choco Fever-ET (Choco), 1st Intermediate Calf, Robert & Julie Mason, QC

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Beauvoie Choco Petale (Choco), 1st Junior Calf, Hugo Beaudry, QC

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Bonnieglen Choco Forever-ET (Choco), 2nd Intermediate Calf, Robert & Julie Mason, QC

GRAND CHAMPION

Britannia Moka Diamant (Moka), 1st Jr 2yr Old, YanEric Petit, QC

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Bisson Polka Soucy (Polka), 1st 5yr Old, Robert & Julie Mason, QC

HM GRAND CHAMPION

Acton Volcom Zuvie (Volcom), 1st 4yr Old, Jacques Provos, QCt

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR Ferme Acton Inc., QC

1. Juan Marino from Sexing Technologies at STG seminar. 2. Allyson Dorion is all smiles. 3. Allyson, Nellie and Elise - Jacobs well represented. 4. Lindsey Worden, Jodi Hoynoski, Jack Lomeo & Jenna Jongenotter. 5. Mario Grimard (Holdstar), Dale Bienert & Orville Schmidt. 6. Associate Judge Gary Jones & Judge Pat Conroy. 7. Adam Liddle & Pierre Boulet ringside. 8. Pierre-Léonard Award was presented to Marcel Jaton of Provetaz Holsteins. 9. Marc Drapeau with Agustin Celis Romero from Ponderosa Holsteins was the winner of International Friend of the Year with Marc Comtois. 10. Laurent Lambert & Callum McKinven.

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Milibro Sid

Roselia EX-93 (MS:94)

Milibro Dempsey

Photos : Roselia & Roselakel©Vicki Fletcher; Priska, Reina, Roselancer & Thunder©Marc Boisvert

Milibro Homebred

Priska VG-89 (MS:91)

3-06 P. 14,203 kg 3.9% 3.2% (298-316-301) 1st 4-Yr-Old & Best Udder Quebec Spring Show 2017 1st 4-Yr-Old Victoriaville 2017 7th generation VG or EX

3-00 365 13,408 kg 4.1% 3.4% (261-282-267) 4th 4-Yr-Old Supreme Dairy Show 2017 10th 4-Yr-Old 2017 • 2nd 4-Yr-Old Victoriaville 2017 Nom. Tout-Québec 2014 & 2016 • 6th generation VG ou EX from Rose

Our Junior Breeder Herd 2017 - 5th Junior Breeders Herd

Milibro Dempsey Reina

Milibro Doorman Roselakel

Milibro Lotus Roselancer

2nd Inter. Yrlg Supreme Dairy Show 2017 3rd Junior Yrlg Supreme Dairy Show 2017 3rd Summer Yrlg Supreme Dairy Show 2017 2017 2017 5th Inter. Yrlg Victoriaville 2017 10th Junior Yrlg 9th Summer Yrlg 2nd Inter. Yrlg Lotbiniere 2017 3rd Junior Yrlg Victoriaville 2017 5th Summer Yrlg Victoriaville 2017 Owned with Frédéric Dubois & Ferme Luga 3rd Junior Yrlg Quebec Spring Show 2017 Nom. Tout-Québec 2016 Daniel Brochu & Isabelle Dubois, owners 1610, rang 3, Tingwick (Quebec) J0A 1L0 Tel./Fax: 819 359-3120 Cell.: 819 795-9901 milibro@cablovision.com

Milibro Redliner Thunder

1st Junior Yrlg & H.M. Junior Champ. R&W Supreme Dairy Show 2017 2017 2nd Junior Yrlg 2nd Junior Yrlg B&W Victoriaville 2017 Owned with Frédéric Dubois, Laurent Brochu & Guy Queffelec

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RIBBONS & ROSES For Generations to Come By Ava Doner, ON

The original Milibro Holstein barn located in Tingwick, QC after expansions to accommodate their 75 herd

Des rubans et des roses pour les générations futures

Nestled in the scenic countryside of Victoriaville, Quebec, lays Milibro Holsteins, a two-time Master Breeder Herd where hard work is prominent and the quality of Holsteins is brought to the highest of standards.

Nichée dans la belle campagne entourant Victoriaville au Québec, la ferme Milibro, ce troupeau ayant reçu à deux reprises le titre de Maître-Éleveur, prône le travail acharné et la qualité de ses vaches Holstein atteint les plus hauts niveaux. En approchant de la ferme, j’ai été ébahie par une campagne pittoresque parsemée de collines remplies d’arbres verts luxuriants et de chemins de terre; un incontournable pour les belles fermes. Le paysage tranquille m’a dirigée vers une grange rouge vif immaculée, bordée d’une clôture blanche perle ainsi que d’une petite rivière qui traverse la propriété : me voilà à la ferme Milibro. Le calme et la sérénité de la campagne se sont rapidement transformés lorsque j’ai été accueillie de façon très enthousiaste par Daniel Brochu et Isabelle Dubois, les propriétaires de ce prestigieux troupeau. Daniel et Isabelle sont deux des personnes les plus travaillantes, passionnées et engagées qu’il soit possible de rencontrer. Mon accueil chaleureux a été caractérisé par une ribambelle de rosettes colorées, des bannières, trois petites nièces portant des salopettes assorties se poussant l’une et l’autre dans des chariots d’alimentation ainsi qu’un impressionnant troupeau en stabulation entravée composé de vaches possédant d’incroyables systèmes mammaires.

The Milibro team celebrating their 2nd Master Breeder Sheild; (l-r) Isabelle Dubois, Daniel Brochu, Maxime Montplaisir, Michel Brochu and Lyse Girouard - photo supplied

My arrival to the farm was greeted by a picturesque countryside with rolling hills that were filled with lush green trees and dirt roads, a foundation for beautiful farms. The quiet scenery directed me to an immaculate bright red barn, lined with a pearl white fence with a small river running through the front—Milibro Holsteins. 64

Fondée en 1969 par les parents de Daniel, Michel Brochu et Lyse Girouard, la ferme Milibro a toujours mis une emphase importante sur l’élevage de vaches hautes en conformation. Dès le tout début, les vaches étaient traites dans cette même étable, mais qui avait originalement été construite pour accueillir dix vaches d’un côté et qui servait de hangar à foin de l’autre côté. Au fur et à mesure que le troupeau s’agrandissait, les vaches étaient déménagées dans la grange à foin et les propriétaires ont déplacé

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Daniel and Isabelle’s three nieces, Julianne, Marilee and Annabelle having fun in the barn brushing cows, leading calves and pushing each other in feed carts

The quiet and calm demeanor along the countryside was quickly transformed when I was enthusiastically greeted by Daniel Brochu and Isabelle Dubois, the owners of this prestigious herd. Daniel and Isabelle are two of the most hardworking, passionate and engaged people you have ever met. My warm welcome to the farm was presented by an array of coloured ribbons, banners, three young nieces all wearing matching overalls pushing each other in feed carts and an impressive tie-stall herd lined with unbelievable mammary systems. Established in 1969 by Daniel’s parents, Michel Brochu and Lyse Girouard, the passion for breeding high type homebred cows has always been the focus at Milibro. They milked cows in the same barn which was originally built for 10 cows on one side and a hay shed on the other side. As the herd expanded, they moved cows into the hay shed and moved the hay on top of the barn until they built an addition onto the barn in 1997. This past summer, Daniel and Isabelle added 20 more stalls to accommodate their 75 purebred Holstein herd. Michel and Lyse were two very instrumental people in forming what Milibro is today. In 1976, they bought their first purebred animal and always had the mentality to work hard in order to make the farm better for the next generation. “Growing up, my father wouldn’t sell his best cattle because he knew we wanted to farm. Even if we had a good cow that we could sell for a lot of money, he would always say “I want to keep her for my son.” When you start from nothing, you work hard and I am thankful to have learned that from him,” states Daniel. In 1997, Milibro received their first Excellent cow with Milibro Lindy Rita EX 4E 3*, and only 3 short years later in 2000 they were awarded with what they consider their biggest accomplishment to date, their first Master Breeder Shield. “It was a huge surprise to my family,” Daniel expresses. “My dad liked good cows and to work with good families, but at that time you had to apply to get your Master Breeder Shield and we never thought we were close so we didn’t apply.” However, Isabelle saw something in the cows that they didn’t. She knew they had good production records and that they needed to apply. She filled out the forms for them and asked Holstein Canada to send updated letters only to her so they wouldn’t find out what she was doing. “When the letter came stating Milibro was a recipient of the Master Breeder award, it was a huge surprise to them and they were so excited,” Isabelle shares while Daniel shakes his head in agreement. “After the first Master Breeder Shield, we made it a goal to work hard and receive it again in another 14 years which is the minimal amount of time required before you can get it again.” As a true testament of achieving anything that you put your mind to, Daniel and Isabelle worked harder than ever on their breeding program

le foin au grenier de l’étable jusqu’à ce qu’ils ajoutent une section à l’étable en 1997. L’été dernier, Daniel et Isabelle ont bâti 20 stalles additionnelles afin de loger leur troupeau de 75 vaches Holstein pur-sang. Michel et Lyse sont sans aucun doute deux personnes très importantes au sein de l’entreprise, sans qui Milibro ne serait pas ce qu’il est aujourd’hui. C’est en 1976 qu’ils ont acheté leur premier animal pur-sang et ils ont toujours conservé cette mentalité de travailler fort pour rendre la ferme encore meilleure pour la génération à venir. « Lorsque j’étais plus jeune, mon père ne vendait pas ses meilleurs sujets, parce qu’il savait que nous voulions reprendre la ferme. Même si nous avions une bonne vache que nous aurions pu vendre à très bon prix, mon père disait toujours : « Je veux la garder pour mon fils ». Lorsque tu pars de zéro, tu dois bûcher dur et je suis très reconnaissant d’avoir appris ceci de lui », déclare Daniel. En 1997, la ferme Milibro avait sa première vache classifiée Excellente avec Milibro Lindy Rita EX-4E-3* et, seulement trois ans plus tard, en 2000, les propriétaires recevaient ce qu’ils considèrent comme leur plus grand accomplissement à ce jour : leur première plaque de Maître-Éleveur. « Ce fut une surprise énorme pour ma famille », dit Daniel. « Mon père aimait les bonnes vaches et il aimait travailler avec des bonnes familles de vaches mais, à ce moment, il fallait s’inscrire pour recevoir la plaque de MaîtreÉleveur et, comme nous ne pensions jamais être près de la recevoir, nous n’avions pas appliqué. » Cependant, Isabelle voyait quelque chose en ces vaches que les propriétaires ne voyaient pas nécessairement. Elle savait qu’ils avaient de bons records de production et qu’ils se devaient d’appliquer. Cette dernière a donc rempli tous les documents nécessaires et a demandé à Holstein Canada d’envoyer uniquement à elle les lettres de mises à jour afin que les autres ne puissent pas se douter de ce qu’elle tramait. « Lorsque la lettre clamant que Milibro était récipiendaire du titre de Maître-Éleveur est arrivée, leur surprise a été immense et ils étaient tous si excités », raconte Isabelle, tandis que Daniel hoche la tête en signe d’accord. « Après notre premier titre de Maître-Éleveur, nous nous sommes fixés comme objectif de travailler dur et de le recevoir à nouveau dans 14 ans, ce qui représente le délai minimum requis avant de pouvoir l’obtenir une seconde fois. » Confirmant solidement qu’il est possible d’accomplir tout ce dont vous prédisposez votre pensée à pouvoir accomplir, Daniel et Isabelle ont travaillé plus fort que jamais sur leur programme d’élevage, ce qui leur a permis de classifier 73 nouvelles Excellentes entre les années 2000 et 2014. En raison de leurs résultats incroyables en conformation en plus de niveaux de production élevés, ils ont reçu l’appel tant attendu de la part d’Holstein Canada en 2014, déclarant qu’ils avaient reçu leur deuxième plaque de Maître-Éleveur exactement 14 ans après leur première. La fondation du troupeau Milibro a été établie avec Milibro Charles Rose TB-87-19*, elle qui a une progéniture de 8 filles classifiées EX, 9 TB et 3 BP. Sa COWSMOPOLITAN Winter Edition 2017

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Milibro Duplex Roseplex EX-95. He is a Superior Type sire who has 17 EX and 79 VG classified daughters

which resulted in them receiving 73 first time Excellent cows from 2000 until 2014. Because of their outstanding conformation results along with high production records, they received the awaited call from Holstein Canada in 2014 stating that they had received their second Master Breeder Shield, exactly 14 years after their first. The foundation of the Milibro herd was established with Milibro Charles Rose VG-87 19* who has a progeny of 8 EX, 9 VG and 3 GP daughters. Her daughter, Milibro Windstar Roselyne EX-94 4E 10*, had 6 lactations where she received a Longtime Production Award for producing 81,249 kgs. Roselyne has 16 daughters classified, 8 EX and 8 VG, and has gone on to perform extremely well in the show ring, resulting in her being nominated All-Canadian Junior 2 Year Old and was named Honourable Mention AllQuebec Junior 2 Year Old in 2002. Her show ring presence translated to her granddaughter, Milibro Roy Roselay EX-94, who was Reserve All-Canadian 4-H Intermediate calf in 2011 and Honourable Mention All-Quebec as an Intermediate Yearling in 2012. Additionally, Roselyne is also the dam of the Superior Type sire, Milibro Duplex Roseplex EX-95 whose semen was sold through the farm. Roseplex has 17 EX and 79 VG daughters. The oldest cow in the Milibro herd today is Roseplex’s daughter, Milibro Roseplex Kellsy EX-94 4E. She has had 6 lactations, received a Longtime Production Award for producing 76,440 kgs and was the 1st place Longtime Production Cow at the Quebec Spring Show in 2016. Undeniably one of their all-time herd favourites and most well-known great-granddaughter of Rose is Milibro Goldwyn Roselilace EX-94 2*. “Roselilace was an extremely special cow to us,” expressed Isabelle. “The year we showed her was the same year we took over the farm from Daniel’s parents. We had a lot of interest in her and we could have used the money at that time, but we remembered how Daniel’s dad told him when he was a young boy the importance to build upon cow families and we wanted to respect his philosophy and build the future upon her. She was a dream to us.” Roselilace truly did become an animal that every farmer dreams of breeding. Not only did she do well in the show ring as a heifer resulting in the 1st place Senior Yearling at the Royal in 2010, she came back to make a great cow and was 2nd Senior 2 Year Old at the Royal in 2011. Since then, she has gone onto make lots of embryos and daughters with bright futures in the Milibro herd. A current star of the herd today is another great granddaughter of Rose, Milibro Sid Roselia, who completes 3 generations of Excellent cows with a score of EX-93. She is one of the anchor cows in their show string and has been named the Honourable Mention Intermediate Champion at the Quebec Spring Show in 2016 and was 2nd 4 Year Old at the Victoriaville Show in 2017. She was defeated at Victoriaville by another homebred cow, Milibro Dempsey Priska VG-89, who also won the Quebec Spring Show this 66

Milibro Goldwyn Roselilace EX-94 2* who was the 1st place Senior Yearling at the Royal in 2010 and 2nd Senior 2 Year Old at the Royal the following year; the most well know daughter of Rose

fille, Milibro Windstar Roselyne EX-94-4E-10*, a reçu un certificat de Longue Production pour un total de 81 249 kg de lait produits en six lactations. Roselyne possède 16 filles classifiées, dont 8 EX et 8 TB, et a performé extrêmement bien dans les arènes d’expositions, remportant une nomination All-Canadian en tant que 2 ans junior et un titre de Mention Honorable Tout-Québec en 2002. Sa présence dans les expositions s’est transmise à sa petite-fille, Milibro Roy Roselay EX-94, qui a été nommée Réserve All-Canadian Jeunes Ruraux en 2011 en tant que génisse intermédiaire et Mention Honorable Tout-Québec en 2012. De plus, Roselyne est également la mère du taureau Supérieur en conformation, Milibro Duplex Roseplex EX-95, dont la semence était vendue via la ferme. Roseplex a 17 filles classifiées EX ainsi que 79 TB. La vache la plus âgée actuellement dans le troupeau Milibro est d’ailleurs une fille de Roseplex, soit Milibro Roseplex Kellsy EX-94-4E. Kellsy a fait six lactations à ce jour, a reçu un certificat de Longue Production pour ses 76 440 kg de lait produits et a terminé 1ère dans la classe Production à vie de plus de 60 000 kg à l’Expo-Printemps du Québec en 2016. Indéniablement l’une de leurs favorites de tous les temps et l’arrière-petitefille la plus reconnue de Rose est Milibro Goldwyn Roselilace EX-94-2*. « Roselilace était une vache extrêmement spéciale pour nous », soutient Isabelle. « L’année où nous l’avons exposée est la même année durant laquelle nous avons repris la ferme des parents de Daniel. Beaucoup de gens avaient de l’intérêt pour acheter Roselilace; nous aurions pu la vendre et utiliser ce bon montant d’argent, mais nous nous sommes rappelés des paroles de Michel envers Daniel lorsqu’il était jeune quant à l’importance de bâtir sur des bonnes familles de vaches. Nous avons donc voulu respecter sa philosophie et bâtir le futur du troupeau autour d’elle. Elle était un rêve pour nous. » Roselilace est devenue une vache dont chaque producteur rêve d’élever. Non seulement a-t-elle fait bonne figure dans les expositions en tant que taure en remportant la 1ère place dans la classe de 1 an sénior à la Royale de Toronto en 2010, elle est également revenue en tant que vache pour terminer 2ème à cette même exposition en tant que 2 ans sénior en 2011. Depuis ce temps, elle a produit de nombreux embryons et plusieurs filles possédant un futur prometteur à la ferme Milibro. L’étoile montante du troupeau actuellement, Milibro Sid Roselia, une autre arrière-petite-fille de Rose, représente la troisième génération de vaches classifiées Excellentes avec son pointage d’EX-93. Elle est l’une des vaches vedettes de leur exhibit : elle a été nommée Mention Honorable du championnat intermédiaire à l’Expo-Printemps du Québec en 2016 et a terminé 2ème dans la classe des vaches de 4 ans à l’Exposition de Victoriaville en 2017. Elle a été vaincue à Victoriaville par une autre vache élevée à la ferme, soit Milibro Dempsey Priska TB-89, cette vache qui a également gagné sa classe à l’Expo-Printemps du Québec cette année. La

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rangée d’animaux d’exposition de Milibro consiste également en plusieurs génisses impressionnantes qui ont ramené une 5ème place dans la classe de troupeau d’éleveur à la Royale 2017.

Milibro Roseplex Kellsy EX-94 4E is the oldest cow in the herd today with 6 lactations. She received a Longtime Production award for producing 76,550 kgs and won the Longtime Production Cow Class at the 2016 Quebec Spring Show

Milibro Dempsey Priska VG-89 winning the 4 Year Old Class at the 2017 Quebec Spring Show

year. The Milibro show string also consists of many impressive heifers which captured a 5th place finish in the Junior Breeders Herd class at the Royal Winter Fair this year. This kind of success is not accidental; it takes deep pedigrees, good management and smart breeding decisions. When selecting mating sires, Daniel and Isabelle focus on high type traits that will make a good show cow. “I like a good show calf, but that is only good for up to two years,” Daniel shares. “A good cow lasts for a lot longer so I want to cross analyze my mating’s to pick a I like sire that will give a good udder, frame a good show calf, and legs that will last a long time in but that is only good for the herd.” up to two years. A good cow

Ce genre de succès ne survient pas par accident; cela prend des généalogies profondes, une gestion rigoureuse ainsi que des choix d’élevage intelligents. Lors de leurs choix de taureaux, Daniel et Isabelle mettent l’accent sur la conformation afin de développer une belle vache d’exposition. « J’apprécie les belles génisses capables de bien figurer dans les expositions, mais cette période ne dure que l’espace de deux ans », partage Daniel. « Une bonne vache dure beaucoup plus longtemps, je fais donc mes choix de taureaux en fonction d’avoir une vache avec un bon système mammaire, une belle capacité laitière ainsi que des pieds et membres qui vont faire durer l’animal pendant plusieurs années au sein du troupeau. »

Bien qu'ils utilisent actuellement une combinaison de taureaux éprouvés et génomiques, ils disent que ce n'est « est important pas l'un de leurs objectifs de se rappeler que si et ont leurs réserves quant tu restes seul dans ton coin, aux taureaux génomiques. tu n’apprendras jamais rien », partage Daniel. « Tu trouveras « La première fois que vous toujours une personne prête à choisissez un taureau avec une te montrer ce que tu désires généalogie profonde, ça peut apprendre.» aller, mais j'ai peur qu'il apparaisse - Daniel une problématique après plusieurs générations », explique Daniel. « Nous avons peur d'utiliser un taureau sans généalogie, car nous aimons les familles profondes et classifiées », ajoute Isabelle.

lasts for a lot longer so I want to Although they currently use a cross analyze my mating’s to pick combination of proven a sire that will give a good udder, and genomic sires, they say frame and legs that will last a this is not one of their goals long time in the herd.  and have their reservations - Daniel about genomic bulls. “The first time you pick a genomic sire with a deep pedigree, it might be okay but I am afraid that it will show up after multiple generations,” Daniel expresses. “We are scared to use a sire with no pedigree behind it because we like deep, classified families,” Isabelle adds.

Chez Milibro, ils croient que la gestion est extrêmement importante dans les premières semaines de vie. Ils font leur propre ration pour les veaux avec beaucoup de protéine dans le but de maximiser leur croissance et leur santé. Ils croient fermement que l’une des clés du succès est de tondre leurs veaux à chaque cinq ou six semaines après leur sevrage si la température n’est pas trop froide. De cette façon, ils sont plus facilement capables d’analyser le veau et de modifier sa ration si nécessaire. Les propriétaires sont également convaincus que de faire des changements très graduels pour ne pas stresser les animaux et prendre le temps de les garder dans un maximum de confort est très payant; les animaux vont toujours vous le rendre.

At Milibro, they believe that management is extremely important in the beginning stages of life. They create their own calf ration with a lot of protein to ensure maximum growth and health. They believe a key to success is clipping their calves every 5 to 6 weeks after they are weaned off milk if the weather is not to cold so they are able to analyze the calf and modify their feed if necessary. They believe in making gradual changes so they don’t shock their animals and that if you take time to keep your animals comfortable, the animals will always give back to you.

L’attention particulière qu’ils portent aux petits détails à chaque jour a résulté en une 2ème position dans la catégorie Argent de l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole, une compétition provinciale combinant tous les secteurs de l’agriculture et qui tient compte des installations, de la gestion, des finances ainsi que de l’engagement au sein de la communauté.

The extra details that they do every single day on the farm resulted in Milibro receiving 2nd place overall in the Silver Division for l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole, a provincial competition for all sectors of farming combined based on facilities, management, financials and involvement within the community. Not only are Isabelle and Daniel active within their community, they have expanded their involvement internationally. This year Isabelle was

Isabelle et Daniel sont non seulement actifs dans leur communauté, mais ils étendent également cet engagement au niveau international. Cette année, Isabelle a été élue en tant que représentante du Québec au sein du conseil d’administration national de Holstein Canada et agit également à titre de conseillère sur le comité consultatif des Jeunes Leaders. « Avant d’accepter ce rôle, j’ai pris soin d’en discuter à la maison, parce que je crois que lorsque tu t’impliques dans un poste particulier, tu dois remplir le mandat correctement », dit Isabelle. « Mon but est de travailler avec les producteurs, de les supporter et de leur faire sauver de l’argent. Si quelqu’un a une question pour moi à laquelle je ne peux répondre, je fais la promesse que je prends toutes les COWSMOPOLITAN Winter Edition 2017

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Daniel and Isabelle’s three nieces wearing matching overalls exploring the breathtaking view outside of Milibro Holsteins

elected to be the Quebec Representative on the Holstein Canada National Board of Directors and is on the Young Leader Advisory Committee. “Before I took on this role, I made sure we discussed at home because I believe that if you take on a role, you must do it right,” states Isabelle. “My goal is to work with farmers, support farmers and make money for farmers. If someone asks me a question and I do not know the answer, I promise that I will do whatever is required to find it for them.”

dispositions nécessaires afin de trouver la réponse pour eux. »

Les connaissances de Daniel en matière de vaches sont respectées parmi les exposants et les éleveurs à travers le monde, ce qui lui a donné l’opportunité de juger plusieurs races dans de nombreux pays depuis 2013. Plusieurs faits saillants de sa carrière de juge officiel sont d’avoir jugé plusieurs expositions au Québec, la Eastern Exhibition en Nouvelle-Écosse, l’École européenne des jeunes éleveurs en Belgique, le Maxime Montplasir Reserve Champion Showman 2015 Classic 4-H Show Daniel’s cow knowledge is respected amongst Farming Tour en France ainsi que Le Sommet de exhibitors and breeders all over the world, giving him the opportunity to l’Élevage de Colmar, en France également. judge many breeds worldwide since 2013. Some highlights of his judging En équipe, Daniel et Isabelle adorent aider des jeunes amateurs de l’industrie career have been officiating many shows throughout Quebec, the Eastern laitière avec les rudiments de l’exposition et de la tonte. « Il est important de Nova Scotia Exhibition, the European Young Breeders School in Belgium, a se rappeler que si tu restes seul dans ton coin, tu n’apprendras jamais rien », farming tour in France and Le Sommet de L’élevage in Colmar, France. partage Daniel. « Tu trouveras toujours une personne prête à te montrer ce As a team, Daniel and Isabelle love helping out young dairy enthusiasts que tu désires apprendre. Lève-toi, ose aller parler à la personne de qui tu with showing and clipping. “It is important to remember that if you stay in veux apprendre et cette personne saura certainement t’enseigner. » your corner you will never learn anything,” shares Daniel. “You will always Même si Daniel et Isabelle n’ont pas d’enfants et qu’ils se voient continuer find someone that wants to teach you. Stand up, go talk to someone that en agriculture encore pour plusieurs années, la prochaine génération you want to learn from and you will be taught.” est déjà en préparation et prospère chez Milibro. Leur neveu, Maxime Although Daniel and Isabelle do not have any kids and still see themselves Montplaisir, est déjà présent à temps plein sur l’entreprise et a récemment farming for a while longer, the next generation is already bright for Milibro. acquis des parts de l’entreprise dans le but de la reprendre dans le futur. De Their nephew, Maxime Montplaisir has been full-time at the farm and plus, il y a de la place pour un autre neveu si jamais ce dernier désire vivre recently bought into the partnership with plans on taking it over in the de l’agriculture également. Maxime est très talentueux en ce qui a trait à future. Furthermore, there is room for another nephew if he wishes to dairy la présentation d’animaux, ce qui fait qu’il a gagné chacune des classes de farm. Maxime is an extremely talented show person, resulting in winning présentation Junior, Intermédiaire et Sénior au cours des années en plus the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic Show as a Junior, Intermediate and Senior d’être nommé Réserve Champion en 2015 à la TD Canadian 4-H Dairy and then being named the Reserve Champion show person in 2015. In Classic de Toronto. En 2016, ce dernier a également représenté l’équipe du 2016, Maxime represented Team Canada at the European Young Breeders Canada à l’École européenne des jeunes éleveurs en Belgique, où il a été School in Belgium where he claimed victory as the Grand Champion nommé Grand Champion de la catégorie présentation. De plus, Maxime a show person. Furthermore, he has lead animals that became Champions présenté des vaches et génisses qui sont devenues championnes à travers throughout the world including the 2015 Royal Winter Fair Red and White le monde, notamment la Championne Junior Rouge et Blanc de la Royale Junior Champion, the 2015 Honourable Mention Grand Champion Jersey de Toronto en 2015, la Mention Honorable Grande Championne Jersey à la at World Dairy Expo and the 2017 Junior Champion at Nuit de La Holstein World Dairy Expo de Madison en 2015 et la Championne Junior de la Nuit Show in Belgium. When Maxime is not in the ring, you will often find him in de La Holstein en Belgique en 2017. Lorsque Maxime n’est pas dans l’arène the barns clipping throughout Quebec and around the world for reputable en train de présenter, vous pouvez souvent l’apercevoir dans les étables à breeders such as Kueffner Holsteins and Jerseys. travers le Québec et même le monde, affairé à préparer des animaux pour des éleveurs réputés tel que Kueffner Holsteins et Jerseys. Impressive cows aren’t made in the ring, they are the cumulation of years of hard work, passion and dedication. With all these traits being prominent at Milibro on a daily basis, it is inevitable that the future is bright for this well-respected herd.

Les vaches impressionnantes ne sont pas faites dans le ring, elles sont le résultat d'années de travail acharné, de passion et de dévouement. Avec tous ces critères qui occupent une place importante chez Milibro au quotidien, il est inévitable que l'avenir soit prometteur pour ce troupeau déjà très respecté.

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MASSACHUSETTS Blue Ribbon Calf Sale

March 24, 2018 â&#x20AC;¢ 11am EST Eastern States Exposition Grounds - West Springfield, MA Clinics will be held the prior evening

Watch-Hill Atwood Elouise

2017 All-New England & Jr All-New England Summer Yearling 1st Summer Yearling Northeast Fall National Show (Open & Jr) Consigned by Scott Davenport & purchased by Cindy Shaw Past sale consignments have received All-American and Jr All-American awards, scored to EX-94, produced class leading records and have won at major shows such as Madison & Harrisburg!

Watch for our exciting 2018 sale lineup!

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Granddam:

EASTSIDE LEWISDALE GOLD MISSY EX-95 2E 25*(16/109)

MORSAN MCCUTCHEN BEHAVE 1848 VG-88 3YR

03-01 305P 10,831M 445F 4.1% 353P 3.3% 5 T H G E N E R AT I O N V E RY G O O D & E XC E L L E N T 1st Jr 3yr Old Red Deer Westerner Showcase 2017 BEHAVE HAS A CONTROL BULL THAT IS AVAIL ABLE DAM: Morsan Miss Behave E -90 5yr â&#x20AC;¢ 03-05 365D 15,691M 695F 4.4 577P 3.7

07-01 365D 16,533M 803F 4.9 558P 3.4 Holstein Canada Cow of the Year 2012 All-Canadian 5yr O ld 2011 All-American 5yr Old 2011 Nom All-Canadian Mature Cow 2013 Grand Champion World Dairy Expo 2011 Grand Champion Royal 2011 1st Longtime Production Royal 2013

Granddam:

FUTURECREST GOLDWYN TRIXIE EX-94 2E 03-03 365D 13,365M 445F 3.3 392P 2.9 5 T H G E N E R AT I O N E XC E L L E N T 1st Mature Cow Vancouver Island 2017 2nd Aged Cow Red Deer Westerner Showcase 2017 Dam: Stanhope Jordan Trixie EX-92 2E 05-01 365D 9011M 317F 3.5 288P 3.2

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Wedgwood Trixie Gibson E -96 2E 3 (3 12) 05-06 365D 16,050M 679F 4.2 541P 3.4 Res All-Canadian Sr 3yr Old 2004 HM All-Canadian 5yr Old 2006 All-BC Mature Cow 2007 Res All-BC Mature Cow 2008

Thank you and best wishes to all who purchased cattle & embryos in 2017!

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T hank-you

T hank-you to all my customers!

A huge thanks to everyone got their animals photographed on farm or at the shows in 2017 I would also like to thank my family, friends & photo crews for their help, support and encouragement.

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shows & sales ITALIAN NATIONAL HOLSTEIN SHOW Oct 27, 2017 · Cremona, Italy Judge: Giuseppe Beltramino Associate Judge: Emanuele Balliana

HOLSTEIN

188 HEAD

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Senior Champion LtoR: Senior Champion KR Lexi, Allevamento Nure Soc.Agr. S.S. – Piacenza; Reserve Senior Champion Castelverde Goldsun Laura, Quaini Giuseppe Castelverde Holstein – Castelverde.; HM Senior Champion Acme Elsa, Franzetti, Castagno, TJR Portea, Castelgolaso, Albero, Ciacopuzzi.

Magnolia Ambrella (Atwood), 1st Summer Yearling, Az Agr La Magnolia Di Balma & C Socr Agrr Veneria

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Toc-Farm Jacoby Kristel (Jacoby), 1st Jr Calf, Tocchi Filippo Ilaria e Attilio SSA

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Sabbiona Butterfly (Beemer), 1st Intermediate Calf, Sabbiona, Ciserani Irene e Francesco

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

All.Mulino Doorma Melody (Doorman), 1st Sr 3yr Old, Soc.Agr. Caravati S.S. – Ispra

Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Champion All.Mulino Doorma Melody, Soc.Agr. Caravati S.S. – Ispra; Reserve Intermediate Champion All Cast Windbrook Zoe ET, A.A.IL Castagno (No), Agriber (Canada), Ladina M, TJR Portea; HM Intermediate Champion Elle McCutchen Jasmine ET, Societa Agricola Ferrarini S.P.A.

Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion DKR Lexi, Allevamento Nure Soc.Agr. S.S. – Piacenza; Reserve Grand Champion All.Mulino Doorma Melody, Soc.Agr. Caravati S.S. – Ispra; HM Grand Champion Castelverde Goldsun Laura, Quaini Giuseppe Castelverde Holstein – Castelverde.

Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion All.Mulino Doorma Melody, Soc.Agr. Caravati S.S. – Ispra.

Senior & Grand Champion & Best Udder DKR Lexi, Allevamento Nure Soc.Agr. S.S. – Piacenza.

Reserve Senior & HM Grand Champion Castelverde Goldsun Laura, Quaini Giuseppe Castelverde Holstein – Castelverde.

Senior & Reserve Grand Champoin Jersey Olza Tequila, Societa Agricola Olza S.S. (LO)-Dynamic Genetics.

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION All Cast Windbrook Zoe ET (Windbrook), 2nd Sr 3yr Old, A.A.IL Castagno (No), Agriber (Canada), Ladina M, TJR Portea

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Elle McCutchen Jasmine ET (McCutchen), 1st Milking Yearling, Societa Agricola Ferrarini S.P.A.

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION & BEST UDDER DKR Lexi (Windbrook), 1st Aged Cow – 3 & 4 Lactations, Allevamento Nure Soc.Agr. S.S. – Piacenza

RESERVE SENIOR & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Castelverde Goldsun Laura (Goldsun), 1st 5yr Old, Quaini Giuseppe Castelverde Holstein – Castelverde

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Acme Elsa (Acme), 1st 4yr Old, Franzetti, Castagno, TJR Portea, Castelgolaso, Albero, Ciacopuzzi

Junior Champion Magnolia Ambrella, Az Agr La Magnolia Di Balma & C Socr Agrr Veneria.

1. Italy vs Spain-Marcello Ladina & Alberto Medina. 2. LtoR: Piercarlo Ferrero, Serena Vanzetti, Simona Boccardo, Sara Boccardo & Andrea Bongiovanni.

3. Fantasy Holsteins breeders group LtoR: Guido, Emma, Virginia, Eleonora & Erica Oitana.

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ALL-WESTERN COMPETITION The 2017 All-Western Competition, while somewhat smaller in numbers this year, continues to have quality that exceeds all expectations. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nominations came from all across Western Canada with BC Spring, NOK Spring, Calgary Dairy Classic, Leduc Dairy Congress, Vancouver Island Holstein Show, Chilliwack Summer Show, IPE Summer Show and the Westerner Showcase all playing a large role in bringing nominations to the competition. The nominations will be posted on www.cowsmo.com with full show results and photos. The judges from all the above noted shows will vote via ballot and the winners of the competition will be posted online the end of January and will also be featured on the All-Western poster in the Spring 2018 issue of Cowsmopolitan. Thanks to everyone who participated and good luck!

JUNIOR CALF

Make sure to view your favorites at cowsmo.com Results will be published in the Spring 2018 issue

KOZAK SOLOMON MAISY

BENBIE SOLOMON PEARL

INTERMEDIATE CALF

SENIOR CALF

SKYCREST SOLOMON SALMONELLA

SMITH-OAK AVALANCHE ROSETTE

LIBERTY GEN AWESOME AVALANCHE

SENIOR CALF

ALLEY DOORMAN MAPLE

WENDON BYWAY WINNY

E: Skycrest Holsteins, AB

LUCKY MEIHAVEN DBACK REVENGE RED E: Luckyhill Dairy Ltd. & Meihaven Holsteins, AB

E: Benbie Holsteins, SK

E: Westcoast Holsteins, BC

E: Carl Barclay, Hamming Holsteins, Blossomdairy, BC

E: Benbie Holsteins, SK

E: Wendon Holsteins, AB

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SUMMER YEARLING

JUNIOR YEARLING

MOSNANG JACOBY ESCALADE

WENDON MCCUTCHEN DIVISION

MOSNANG V HERO WATERFALL

JUNIOR YEARLING

INTERMEDIATE YEARLING

E: Mosnang Holsteins, AB

CHUBBANA DOORMAN VIXEN

E: Wendon Holsteins, AB

E: Mosnang Holsteins, AB

E: Chubbana Holsteins Ltd., AB

E: Rietveld Dairies Ltd., AB

RIETBEN LOTUS MYA

CEDARWAL DOORMAN COTTON CANDY

INTERMEDIATE YEARLING

MOSNANG SNOWY CHRISTMAS

E: Cedarwal Farms, BC

E: Mosnang Holsteins, AB

E: Sterling Park Holsteins & Jaden & Scott Sieben, AB & AU

STERLING PARK MCCUTCHEN ICE TEA

KENBERT DOORMAN RASPBERRY

MILKING YEARLING

SKYCREST ATWOOD DIAMOND

SUNNYHOME INTEGRAL MARCIE

WENDON GOLDDUST DIVIDEND

E: Skycrest Holsteins, AB

E: Benbie Holsteins, SK

E: Kenbert Acres, SK

E: Wendon Holsteins, AB

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ALL-WESTERN COMPETITION JR 2 YEAR OLD

MOSNANG COREY ECLIPSE

JR 2 YEAR OLD

E: Mosnang Holsteins, AB

E: Benbie, Robella and Stanhope-Wedgwood, SK

BUTLERVIEW BEEMER COMET

KENBERT DOORMAN SHINE

JR 2 YEAR OLD

SR 2 YEAR OLD

OAKFIELD A SHAMPAGNE RED

SKYCREST SEAVER IGLOO

SKYCREST DURBIN KAHLUA

SR 2 YEAR OLD

MOSNANG DEMAN CHEDDAR

BALGONIE BOOKEL JANILEE

COYTEE CH MCCUTCHEN SURI

E: Westcoast Holsteins, BC

E: Mosnang Holsteins, AB

E: Skycrest Holsteins, AB

E: Robella Holsteins, SK

E: Kenbert Acres, SK

E: Skycrest Holsteins, AB

E: Chubanna Holsteins Ltd., AB

SR 2 YEAR OLD

Thank you to all the exhibitors who entered this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contest! CRESTOMERE UNIX LINDOR E: Crestomere Holsteins, AB

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JR 3 YEAR OLD

CRAILA LADDY ELIZABETH RED

JR 3 YEAR OLD

ROBELLA SANCHEZ MARABELLA

JR 3 YEAR OLD

WENDON REIMER GOLDCHIP KARA

E: Lucky Hill Dairy Ltd., AB

E: Robella Holsteins & Westcoast Holsteins, SK & BC

E: Wendon Holsteins & Reimer Holsteins, AB

JR 3 YEAR OLD

MORSAN MCCUTCHEN BEHAVE

WENDON GCHIP DOTTIE

CRESTOMERE GOLD CHIP VIVIAN

SR 3 YEAR OLD

NEW MARS GOLDCHIP SURVIVER

LOVHILL BROKAW FELICITY

MOSNANG CAT SCRATCH FEVER

E: Stanhope Dairy Farm Ltd., & Wedgwood Holsteins, BC

E: Skycrest Holsteins & New Mars Dairy, AB

E: Wendon Holsteins, AB

E: Lovholm Holsteins, SK

E: Crestomere Holsteins, AB

E: Mosnang Holsteins, AB

SR 3 YEAR OLD

Watch for the winners online www.cowsmo.com in January and in the Spring issue of Cowsmo! GROSSVILLE AFTERSCHOCK FIONA

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ALL-WESTERN COMPETITION 4 YEAR OLD

4 YEAR OLD

BULRUSH BRAXTON KENNITA

MOSNANG SALOON LIQUOR

WENDON GOLDWYN ALBERTA

5 YEAR OLD

PREVIEW DEMPSEY ROYALTY

LOVHILL BRAXTON FOXY

MOSNANG SMOKIN CHEESE

5 YEAR OLD

MATURE COW

E: Bulrush Holsteins, MB

E: J View Holsteins, John Sunder, Robella Holsteins & Duane Zimmer, BC & AB

WENDON DESTRY RAINY

E: Lovholm Holsteins, SK

E: Wendon Holsteins, AB

E: Mosnang Holsteins, AB

E: Wendon Holsteins, AB

E: Benbie Holsteins Ltd., Robella Holsteins & Duane G Zimmer, SK & AB

ZIMMER CRUSADER AVA

WESTLIBERTY ABSOLUTE RED SATIN

MATURE COW

4-H SENIOR CALF

4-H JUNIOR YEARLING

WENDON GOLDWYN DIODE

LUCKY MEIHAVEN DBACK REVENGE RED

RIETBEN LOTUS MYA RED

E: Wendon Holsteins, AB

E: Mosnang Holsteins, AB

E: Hannah Van der Linde, AB

E: Robella Holsteins, Lucky Hill Dairy Ltd., & Wendon Holsteins, SK & AB

E: Tyson Rietveld, AB

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BREEDERS HERD

LOVHOLM HOLSTEINS

Lovhill Brokaw Felicity

Lovhill Windbrook KitKat

Mosnang Smokin Cheese

Mosnang Corey Eclipse

Wendon Goldwyn Alberta

Wendon Destry Rainy

Crestomere Unix Lindor

Crestomere Beemer Verdette

Lovhill Braxton Foxy

BREEDERS HERD

MOSNANG HOLSTEINS Mosnang Saloon Liquor

BREEDERS HERD

WENDON HOLSTEINS Wendon Goldwyn Diode

BREEDERS HERD

CRESTOMERE HOLSTEINS Crestomere Gold Chip Vivian

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ALL-WESTERN COMPETITION SUPER COW

SUPER COW

DILLMAN ATWOOD PETINA

LONE PINE GRANDIOUS THUNDER

LOVHILL WINKBROOK KITKAT

SUPER COW

LUCKY WINDBROOK VANILLA

MOSNANG SALOON LIQUOR

MOSNANG SMOKIN CHEESE

SUPER COW

ROBELLA SANCHEZ MARABELLA

SKYCREST MAILING LIFESAVER

SKYCREST SEAVER PRAIRIE CHICK

E: Fred Fornwald & Sons Farms Ltd., & R&F Livestock Inc., SK

E: Lone Pine Jerseys, AB

E: Mosnang Holsteins, AB

E: Lucky Hill Dairy Ltd., AB

E: Robella Holsteins & Westcoast Holsteins, SK & BC

SUPER COW

WENDON DUNDEE DIVINIA E: Wendon Holsteins, AB

E: Lovholm Holsteins, SK

E: Mosnang Holsteins, AB

E: Skycrest Holsteins, AB

SUPER COW

ZIMMER CRUSADER AVA

E: Benbie Holsteins Ltd., Robella Holsteins & Duane G Zimmer, SK & AB

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JERSEY CALF

LOST ELM IMPRESSION MALLORY

JERSEY CALF

SUNNYHILL JOEL APPLETINI

JERSEY CALF

COYTEE EW MISS NEXO

E: Sunny Dairy Farm, MB

E: Michael & Gina Haamburkers, BC

E: Tom Hofstra & Ella Wright, AB

JERSEY YEARLING

JERSEY INTERMEDIATE COW

MOSNANG SNAP DRAGON

MOSNANG VIBRANT CHROME

LONE PINE POLARIS NIGHTINGALE

JERSEY INTERMEDIATE COW

JERSEY SENIOR COW

LONE PINE MEGA POWER TSUNAMI

COYTEE EW STRAIT TEQUILA NITE

LAMPADA TEQUILA BOBBY JANE

E: Mosnang Holsteins, AB

E: Lone Pine Jerseys, AB

JERSEY SENIOR COW

E: Mosnang Holsteins, AB

E: Tom Hofstra & Ella Wright, AB

E: Lone Pine Jerseys, AB

E: Jon & Christina Fornwald, MB

All-Western Competition proudly sponsored by

LONE PINE GRANDIOUS THUNDER E: Lone Pine Jerseys, AB

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WESTERNER DAIRY SHOWCASE

Oct 27-28, 2017 Â· Red Deer, AB Judge: Thierry Jaton, QC

HOLSTEIN

188 HEAD JUNIOR CHAMPION

Smith-Oak Avalanche Rosette (Avalanche), 1st Intermediate Calf, Westcoast Holsteins, BC

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Kenbert Doorman Raspberry (Doorman), 1st Intermediate Yearling, Kenbert Acres & Ryan Friesen, SK

Holstein Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Wendon Goldwyn Alberta, Wendon Holsteins, AB; Reserve Grand Champion Preview Dempsey Royalty, Robella Holsteins, John Sunder, Duane Zimmer & J View Holsteins, SK; HM Grand Champion Wendon Destry Rainy, Wendon Holsteins, AB.

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Sterlingpark McCutchen Ice Tea (McCutchen), 2nd Intermediate Yearling, Sterling Park Holsteins & Brindabella, AB

R&W JUNIOR CHAMPION

Cedarwal Diamondback Licorice Red (Diamondback), 11th Intermediate Calf, Westcoast Holsteins, BC

RESERVE R&W JUNIOR CHAMPION

Lucky Meihaven D Back Revenge Red (Diamondback), 8th Senior Calf, Lucky Hill Dairy, AB

Holstein Junior Champion Smith-Oak Avalanche Rosette, Westcoast Holsteins, BC.

Red & White Junior Champion LtoR: Junior Champion Cedarwal Diamondback Licorice Red, Westcoast Holsteins, BC; Reserve Junior Champion Lucky Meihaven D Back Revenge Red, Lucky Hill Dairy, AB; HM Junior Champion Lucky Redhot Azzuri Red, Lucky Hill Dairy, AB.

Holstein Intermediate Champion RtoL: Intermediate Champion Wendon Golddust Dividend, Wendon Holsteins, AB; Reserve Intermediate Champion Oakfield A Shampagne Red, Westcoast Holsteins, BC; HM Intermediate Champion Morsan McCutchen Behave, Stanhope-Wedgwood, BC.

Red & White Grand Champion LtoR: Grand Champion Oakfield A Shampagne Red, Westcoast Holsteins, BC; Reserve Grand Champion Stranshome Heztry Nali Red, Lampada Holsteins, SK; HM Grand Champion Westliberty Absolute Red Satin Red, Robella Holsteins, Lucky Hill Dairy & Wendon Holsteins, SK.

HM R&W JUNIOR CHAMPION

Lucky Redhot Azzuri Red (Redhot), 25th Intermediate Calf, Lucky Hill Dairy, AB

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Wendon Golddust Dividend (Golddust), 1st Milking Yearling, Wendon Holsteins, AB

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Oakfield A Shampagne Red (Armani), 1st Jr 2yr Old, Westcoast Holsteins, BC

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Morsan McCutchen Behave (McCutchen), 1st Jr 3yr Old, Stanhope-Wedgwood, BC

GRAND CHAMPION

Wendon Goldwyn Alberta (Goldwyn), 1st 4yr Old, Wendon Holsteins, AB

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Preview Dempsey Royalty (Dempsey), 1st 5yr Old, Robella Holsteins, John Sunder, Duane Zimmer & J View Holsteins, SK

HM GRAND CHAMPION

Wendon Destry Rainy (Destry), 2nd 5yr Old, Wendon Holsteins, AB

R&W GRAND CHAMPION

Oakfield A Shampagne Red (Armani), 1st Jr 2yr Old, Westcoast Holsteins, BC

RESERVE R&W GRAND CHAMPION

Stranshome Heztry Nali Red (Heztry), 4th Sr 3yr Old, Lampada Holsteins, SK

HM R&W GRAND CHAMPION

Westliberty Absolute Red Satin Red (Absolute), 5th Mature Cow, Robella Holsteins, Lucky Hill Dairy & Wendon Holsteins, SK

1. Charlie Mathers & Troy Rietveld. 2. Carl Barclay, Dave Hamming & Gord Rendle. 3. Jon Fornwald & Jordan Konkel.

4. Rob Crest, Chad Crest & William Wikkerink. 5. Markus Hehli with Adair in one hand and hmm ice cream in the other! 6. Benbie, Zimmer, Robella crew celebrate their success with a little shotgun.

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shows & sales PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR Mosnang Holsteins, AB

JERSEY

31 HEAD JUNIOR CHAMPION

Sunny Hill Joel Appletini (Joel), 1st Senior Calf, Gina Haambuckers, BC

Jersey Junior Champion Sunny Hill Joel Appletini, Gina Haambuckers, BC.

Jersey Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Champion Lone Pine Topeka Nightingale, Lone Pine Jerseys, AB; Reserve Intermediate Champion Lampada Tequila Bobby Jill, Jon & Christina Fornwald, MB.

Jersey Reserve Grand Champion Lone Pine Grandious Serenade, Lone Pine Jerseys, AB.

5yr Old LtoR: 1. Lampada Tequila Bobby Jane (Tequila), Jon & Christina Fornwald, MB; 2. Arethusa Vaudeville Excitement (Excitation), Westcoast Holsteins, BC.

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Mosnang Snap Dragon (Dragon), 1st Summer Yearling, Markus Hehli, AB

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Mosnang Vibrant Chrome (Chrome), 1st Junior Yearling, Markus Hehli & Bernalli Jerseys, AB

INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Lone Pine Topeka Nightingale (Topeka), 1st Sr 3yr Old, Lone Pine Jerseys, AB

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Lampada Tequila Bobby Jill (Tequila), 1st Jr 3yr Old, Jon & Christina Fornwald, MB

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Lone Pine Megapower Tsunami (Megapower), 1st Milking Yearling, Lone Pine Jerseys, AB

GRAND CHAMPION

Lampada Tequila Bobby Jane (Tequila), 1st 5yr Old, Jon & Christina Fornwald, MB

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Lone Pine Grandious Serenade (Grandious), 1st Aged Cow, Lone Pine Jerseys, AB

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR Lone Pine Jerseys, AB

1. Mike & Tom Moran. 2. Glen Hockley & Dr. David Chalack. 3. Trenis Plett, Jean Philipe Montplasir & Paul-Etienne Hudon

4. Brynn Wright. 5. Oliver Kyle. 6. William Wikkerink & John Vanderwal.

THE ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SALE Nov 5, 2017 Â· Louisville, KY

Average . . . . .$7,805 on 59 lots (including bull syndicates) Average . . . . $6,047 on 57 lots (females & 1st choices) 1st C. x Musquie Iatola Martha . . .$30,500 Premier or MAS x Supreme Champion Martha, 1st public offering Buyer: Vierra Dairy Farm, CA Consignor: MilkSource Genetics LLC., WI Cal-Mart Tad Prissy 9204 . . . . . . . $28,200 5/17 Tad x GP-83 Kindle with high health traits Buyer: ST Genetics, TX Consignor: Martin Dairy LLC, OR

Front row LtoR: David Burris with the Mayfield Trophy to the buyer; Seth Isrealson, AJCA Area Representative, representing the buyer, Vierra Dairy, Hilmar, CA; Scott Stanford representing consignor, Milk Source Genetics LLC., WI, receiving the Collins Trophy for the consignor from Clint Collins III. In the box LtoR: Greg Lavan, JMS Manager; Heather Lord, AJCA Area Representative; Auctioneer Chris Hill.

JX Lucky Hill Wildflower {6}-ET . . . . . $24,700 7/17 Baltazar x GP-80 Ballistic (194 GJPI +2.0T) Buyer: Vierra Dairy Farm, CA Consignor: Lucky Hill Farm, VT

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Top 6 Jersey Jug Futurity contenders LtoR: 6. Show Down Mandy, Triple T, Rider Jerseys & Michael Heath, OH; 5. KCJF Relentless Envy, Keightley & Core, KY; 4.Ratliff Sambo Alison-ET, Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS; 3. Discoverys Tequila Jaguar, Lisa Demmer, MN; 1. FLM Tradition Flower, Frigot, Lancaster, Mahovlic & Phillips, OR 2. Ratliff Impression Donner-ET, Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS

ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SHOW 378 HEAD

Nov. 5, 2017 · Louisville, KY Judge: Dean Dohle, MO; Associate Paul Trapp, WI

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Beslea Vivitar Goblin (Vivitar), 1st Winter Calf, Joshua Arp, OH

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

LLR Premier Too Legit-ET (Premier), 1st Spring Yearling, Miranda Iager, MD

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Woodmohr Genty Gin-ET (Gentry), 2nd Spring Yearling, Robert Nagel, NY

INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

South Mountain Voltage Radiant-ET (Voltage), 1st Jr 2yr Old, Ernie Kueffner & Terri Packard, MD

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Chilli Nitro Cabo-ET (Nitro), 1st Jr 3yr Old, River Valley Farm, IL

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Stookeyholm Response Twinkle (Response), 2nd Jr 3yr Old, Stookeyholm Holsteins, IN

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Discoverys Tequila Jewelene (Tequila), 1st Lifetime Cheese Production, Lisa Demmer, MN

RESERVE SENIOR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION Reich-Dale Vaden Strollin (Vaden), 1st 4yr Old, Hayden Reichard, PA

Intermediate Champion RtoL: Intermediate Champion South Mountain Voltage Radiant-ET, Ernie Kueffner & Terri Packard, MD; Reserve Intermediate Champion Chilli Nitro Cabo-ET, River Valley Farm, IL; HM Intermediate Champion Stookeyholm Response Twinkle, Stookeyholm Holsteins, IN.

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

SV Impression Holly-ET (Impression), 2nd 4yr Old, River Valley Farm, IL

PREMIER BREEDER Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS

PREMIER EXHIBITOR River Valley Farm, IL

SPRING CALF (36)

1. Glamourview Tequila Kristen (Tequila), Glamour View, MD 2. Red Dirt Premier Frosting (Premier), On the Go Farms & Red Dirt Genetics, OK

WINTER CALF (37)

1. Beslea Vivitar Goblin (Vivitar), Joshua Arp, OH 2. Tumbleweed Verdict Claire (Verdict), Nugent & Burkhardt Santillanez, MI

FALL CALF (36)

1. Heaths Colton Jacinta (Colton), Michael Heath, MD 2. DKG Motion Shelby (Motion), Mill Valley Farms, OH

JERSEY JUG FUTURITY

Nov. 4, 2017 · Louisville, KY Judge: Keith Topp, OH; Associate Joe Nash, NY

26 HEAD WINNER

FLM Tradition Flower (Tradition), Frigot, Lancaster, Mahovlic & Phillips, OR

RESERVE WINNER

Ratliff Impression Donner-ET (Impression), Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS 3. Discoverys Tequila Jaguar (Tequila), Lisa Demmer, MN 4. Ratliff Sambo Alison-ET (Sambo), Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS 5. KCJF Relentless Envy (Relentless), Keightley & Core, KY 6. Show Down Mandy (Showdown), Triple T, Rider Jerseys & Michael Heath, OH

SUMMER YEARLING (28)

2. Woodmohr Genty Gin-ET (Gentry), Robert Nagel, NY

SPRING YEARLING (30)

1. Tattoo-Airosa MyOMy Babycakes-ET (MyOMy), Adam & Lacey Van Excel, CA 2. Coredale Vaden Taffy (Vaden), Amanda Thompson, PA

1. Hired Gun Venus TJ Classic (Hired Gun), Ernie Kueffner & Terri Packard, MD 2. Grammer-Time Impression Vivi (Impression), William & Meagan Grammer, OH

Junior Champion Beslea Vivitar Goblin, Joshua Arp, OH.

Intermediate & HM Grand Champion South Mountain Voltage Radiant-ET, Ernie Kueffner & Terri Packard, MD.

1. LLR Premier Too Legit-ET (Premier), Miranda Iager, MD

WINTER YEARLING (14)

JUNIOR BEST 3 FEMALES (5)

1. Spring Valley, MD 2. Mill Valley Farms OH

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MILKING YEARLING (29)

1. (BU) River Valley Excitation Flawless-ET (Excitation), Kash-In Jerseys & River Valley Farm, CA 2. Ratliff Apple Jack Ansley-ET (Apple Jack), Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS

JUNIOR 2 YEAR OLD (29)

1. (BU) South Mountain Voltage Radiant-ET (Voltage), Ernie Kueffner & Terri Packard, MD 2. Entourage-Stiles Premier Jolene-ET (Premier), River Valley Farm, IL

SENIOR 2 YEAR OLD (21)

1. (BU) Meadow Ridge Bart Kandi (Bart), Roger Riebe, WI 2. Lyon Ajack Bay (Applejack), Glamour View, MD

JUNIOR 3 YEAR OLD (22)

1. (BU) Chilli Nitro Cabo-ET (Nitro), River Valley Farm, IL 2. Stookeyholm Response Twinkle (Response), Stookeyholm Holsteins, IN

Jersey Senior & Grand Champion Discoverys Tequila Jewelene, Lisa Demmer, MN.

SENIOR 3 YEAR OLD (22)

1. (BU) Stoney Point HG Euphoria-ET (Hired Gun), Landree Fraley, PA 2. Showdown Mandy (Showdown), Rider Farms, KY

4 YEAR OLD (21)

1. (BU) Reich-Dale Vaden Strollin (Vaden), Hayden Reichard, PA 2. SV Impression Holly-ET (Impression), River Valley Farm, IL

5 YEAR OLD (15)

1. (BU) Spatz Giller Abby (Giller), Glamour View, MD 2. Hirds Colton Dream (Colton), Keightley & Core & F & D Borba, KS

Open Jersey Reserve Grand Champion, Junior Jersey Grand Champion & Junior Show Supreme Champion Reich-Dale Vaden Strollin, Hayden Reichard, PA.

Jersey HM Senior Champion SV Impression Holly-ET, River Valley Farm, IL.

AGED COW (10)

1. (BU) Meadow Ridge Jack Knife Summer (Jack Knife), Michael Riebe, WI 2. Cowbell Guapo Ricochet (Guapo), River Valley Farm, IL

LIFETIME CHEESE PRODUCTION (4)

1. (BU) Discoverys Tequila Jewelene (Tequila), Lisa Demmer, MN 2. Stoney Point Excitation Jamie (Excitation), River Valley Farm, IL

BEST THREE FEMALES (7)

1. Roger Riebe Family, WI 2. Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS

PREMIER PERFORMANCE COW

Hirds Colton Dream (Colton), 2nd 5yr Old, Keightley & Core & F & D Borba, KS

1. AJCA staff hard at work during the All American Jersey Sale. LtoR: Vicki White, Neal Smith, Greg Lavan and Kim Billman. 2. Wyatt and Chase Schirm with grandpa Chuck Frank. 3. Regina Pozzi, Allison Kasbergen,Patti Hurtgen, Sally Pozzi with Kamryn & Kate Kasbergen in front.

4. Ernie Kueffner, Terri Packard & David Jordan. 5. Josh Gordon with his son William. 6. Cathy Bewley, Michelle Shaw & Robbie Shaw.

NAILE JUNIOR SHOWS

SUPREME CHAMPION

Reich-Dale Vaden Strollin (Jersey), 1st 4yr Old, Hayden Reichard, PA

RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION

Ms Brianna Of Iowayside (Ayrshire), 1st 5yr Old, Dana & Madison Sickles/Jack Carroll, IA

SUPREME HEIFER

Woodmohr Genty Gin-ET (Jersey), 1st Spring Yearling, Robert Nagel, PA

Supreme Heifer Woodmohr Genty Gin-ET (Jersey), Robert Nagel, PA.

Reserve Supreme Heifer Knapps Kringle Tappy-ET (Guernsey), Landree Fraley, PA.

RESERVE SUPREME HEIFER

Knapps Kringle Tappy-ET (Guernsey), 1st Winter Yearling, Landree Fraley, PA COWSMOPOLITAN Winter Edition 2017

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NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPO

Nov. 4-7, 2017 Â· Louisville, KY

SUPREME CHAMPION

Holstein Junior Champion LtoR: Junior Champion Reyncrest Byway Ladonna-ET, Dusty & Nicole Schirm, IL; Reserve Junior Champion Savage-Leigh Big Lights, Conner Savage, MD; HM Junior Champion Cobequid Doorman Pippy, Christian Cunningham & Miles Price, IL.

Holstein Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate & Grand Champion Ms Ken-Am Butz Dman Aleyna, Alex Claypoole & Andrea Bednarski, PA; Reserve Intermediate Champion Ernest-Anthony Tamron, Ernie Kueffner & John Cunningham, MD; HM Intermediate Champion Butlerview Door Camilla, R-John Holsteins, J&A Price, Camilla Syndicate, IL.

Holstein Senior Champion RtoL: Senior & Reserve Grand Champion Claquato-RH Eve-ET, Stephen & Patrick Maddox, CA; Reserve Senior & HM Grand Champion Aldora Attra Dempsey, Frank & Carol & Frank & Diane Borba, CA; HM Senior Champion Benrise Duplex Ariene, Rocky Top Holsteins, TN.

Red & White Junior Champion Jobo DB Maisie-Red-ET, Alisa Mercuro, MD.

Red & White Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Champion Zehrview Absolt Hi-Time-Red, Rosalee & Wyatt Zehr, IL; Reserve Intermediate Champion Ratliff App4 Whitney-Red-ET, Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS.

Red & White Grand Champion LtoR: Senior & Grand Champion Redtag Destry SneezyRed-ET, Chase Savage, MD; Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion Rustowil RDBR Seline-Red-ET, Vance Proctor Jr., NC.

Discoverys Tequila Jewelene (Jersey), 1st Lifetime Cheese Production, Lisa Demmer, MN

RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION

Ms Brianna Of Iowayside (Ayrshire), 1st 5yr Old, Dana & Madison Sickles, IA

MID-EAST FALL NATIONAL HOLSTEIN SHOW

206 HEAD

Judge: Justin Burdette, PA

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Reyncrest Byway Ladonna-ET (Byway), 1st Fall Calf, Dusty & Nicole Schirm, IL

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Savage-Leigh Big Lights (Solomon), 1st Winter Yearling, Conner Savage, MD

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Cobequid Doorman Pippy (Doorman), 2nd Winter Yearling, Christian Cunningham & Miles Price, IL

INTERMEDIATE & GRAND CHAMPION

Ms Ken-Am Butz Dman Aleyna (Doorman), 1st Jr 3yr Old, Alex Claypoole & Andrea Bednarski, PA

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & BRED & OWNED CHAMPION Ernest-Anthony Tamron (Golden Dreams), 1st Sr 2yr Old, Ernie Kueffner & John Cunningham, MD

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Butlerview Door Camilla (Doorman),1st Sr 3yr Old, R-John Holsteins, J&A Price, Camilla Syndicate, IL

SENIOR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Claquato-RH Eve-ET (Gold Chip), 1st 4yr Old, Stephen & Patrick Maddox, CA

RESERVE SENIOR & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Aldora Attra Dempsey (Dempsey), 2nd 4yr Old, Frank & Carol & Frank & Diane Borba, CA

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Benrise Duplex Ariene (Duplex), 1st Aged Cow, Rocky Top Holsteins, TN

PREMIER BREEDER KY Bluegrass Genetics, KY

PREMIER EXHIBITOR Stookeyholm Holsteins, IN

RED & WHITE

84 HEAD

Judge: Justin Burdette, PA

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Jobo DB Maisie-Red-ET (Diamondback), 1st Winter Calf, Alisa Mercuro, MD

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Bervalon Malone Beauty-Red (Malone), 1st Fall Calf, Megan Smiley, PA

Rustowil RDBR Seline-Red-ET (Redburst), 2nd 4yr Old, Vance Proctor Jr., NC

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Foltzbrook Advent Janie-Red (Advent), 1st Production, Gibson, Kayden, D Thompson and J Elmore, KY

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

Schluter Holsteins, IL

INTERMEDIATE & HM CHAMPION

137 HEAD

Clayholm Bozeman Milly-Red (Bozeman), 1st Winter Yearling, Glamour View, MD

Zehrview Absolt Hi-Time-Red (Absolute), 1st Sr 3yr Old, Rosalee & Wyatt Zehr, IL

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Ratliff App4 Whitney-Red-ET (Destry), 1st Milking Yearling, Ron & Christy Ratliff, KS

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

BROWN SWISS

Judge: Richard Hill, NY

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Siegerts Power Merry (Power Surge), 1st Winter Calf, Kelvin Webster & Hayleigh Geurink, MI

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Pamprd-Acres Walker-Red (Contender), 1st Sr 2yr Old, Gunkleman Family, OH

RAD-ical Goliath Good Luck (Goliath), 1st Winter Yearling, Cindy Warner, Terri Packard & Jenny Trapp, MD

Redtag Destry Sneezy-Red-ET (Destry), 1st 4yr Old, Chase Savage, MD

Cutting Edge C Kitty-ET (Carter), 2nd Winter Yearling, Nicholas Love, PA

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

RESERVE SENIOR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION

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INTERMEDIATE & HM CHAMPION

Jaden Total Chaos (Total), 1st Jr 3yr Old, Hayden Hauschildt, WI

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION VB HP Pepper Wham-ET (Pepper), 1st Jr 2yr Old, Ayars & Manion, OH

HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Niermans Valor Violet (Valor), 1st Sr 3yr Old, Carter Settles, IN

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Brown Swiss Junior Champion LtoR: Junior Champion Siegerts Power Merry, Kelvin Webster & Hayleigh Geurink, MI; Reserve Junior Champion RAD-ical Goliath Good Luck, Cindy Warner, Terri Packard & Jenny Trapp, MD; HM Junior Champion Cutting Edge C Kitty-ET, Nicholas Love, PA.

Brown Swiss Intermediate Champion LtoR: Intermediate Champion Jaden Total Chaos, Hayden Hauschildt, WI; Reserve Intermediate Champion VB HP Pepper Wham-ET, Ayars & Manion, OH; HM Intermediate Champion Niermans Valor Violet, Carter Settles, IN.

Brown Swiss Senior Champion LtoR: Senior & Grand Champion Random Luck L Talula, Matthew Thompson, WI; Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion Random Luck B Tea Rose, Allison Thompson, WI; HM Senior Champion Jonlee Secret Langwathby, Dalton, Dillon & Breanne Freeman, IN.

Ayrshire Senior & Grand Champion & Reserve Supreme Champion (Open & Junior) Miss Brianna Of Iowayside, Dana & Madison Sickles, IA.

Guernsey Senior & Grand Champion Sniders Garrett Ashanti, Snider Homestead Farm, PA.

Milking Shorthorn Senior & Grand Champion Innisfail Ro Lady 906 EXP, Lindsey Clark, NH.

Random Luck L Talula (Legacy), 1st Component Merit Cow, Matthew Thompson, WI

RESERVE SENIOR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION Random Luck B Tea Rose (Bonanza), 1st Aged Cow, Allison Thompson, WI

HM SENIOR CHAMPION

Jonlee Secret Langwathby (Secret), 2nd Component Merit Cow, Dalton, Dillon & Breanne Freeman, IN

PREMIER BREEDER North Lane Farms, OH

PREMIER EXHIBITOR Udder Confusion Dairy, IL

AYRSHIRE

133 HEAD

Judge: Dave Bergeron, ON

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Hawver-Crest Scarlet-ET (Bradock), 1st Spring Yearling, Glamour View, MD

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Yellow Briar Pick Me Up (Gibbs), 1st Summer Yearling, Ridale Genetics & Paragon Acres, MA

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

De La Plaine Vicking Lady (Vicking), 1st Jr 2yr Old, Glamour View, MD

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Ridale Burdette Shique-ET (Burdette), 1st Jr 3yr Old, Ridale Genetics & Paragon Acres, MA

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

INTERMEDIATE & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Pine Grove ROL Mona (Levi), 1st Spring Yearling, Amber Dietz, OH

Sniders Rebel Jayso (Rebel), 1st Futurity, Allie Snider, PA

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Warwick Manor Sexy Sorority (Senator), 1st Jr 2yr Old, Karli Stoltzfus, PA

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Sniders Garrett Ashanti (Garrett), 1st Aged Cow, Snider Homestead Farm, PA

Miss Brianna Of Iowayside (Burdette), 1st 5yr Old, Dana & Madison Sickles, IA Agawam Burdette Embry (Burdette), 1st 4yr Old, Halls Ayrshires, OK

PREMIER BREEDER Glamour View, MD

PREMIER EXHIBITOR Halls Ayrshires, OK

GUERNSEY

157 HEAD

Judge: Chris Lang, OH

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Warwick Manor LS Sky-ET (Lone Star), 1st Winter Calf, Kolby Stolzfus, PA

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

RESERVE SENIOR & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION Coulee Crest Carter Georgia (Carter), 2nd Aged Cow, Kevin Stoltzfus, PA

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR Villa Crest Farm, IN

MILKING SHORTHORN

Burr Hill Zippo Pastel EXP (Zippo), 1st Spring Yearling, Marissa Jennings, OK

Trilow Zeus Lala-ET (Zeus), 1st Sr 2yr Old, Tristen Upchurch & Williow & Susan Lee, CA

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE & HM GRAND CHAMPION

Ridale Royal Sahara-ET (Royalty), 1st Jr 3yr Old, Ryan Rida, MA

SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION

Innisfail Ro Lady 906 EXP (Robin), 1st Lifetime Merit Cow, Lindsey Clark, NH

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Mysha Heavenly Newsbreak (Lance), 1st 4yr Old, Heavenly Show Cattle, WI

PREMIER BREEDER Halpin Farms, IL

PREMIER EXHIBITOR Heavenly Show Cattle, WI

137 HEAD

Judge: Phillip Topp, OH

JUNIOR CHAMPION

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COWSMO TASTE Trømso, Norway

Top Christmas Destinations New York City, N.Y.

• With a 69 to 100 feet Norway spruce tree decked with about 30,000 lights attached to 5 miles of wiring and topped off with a 550 pound star, New York boasts of being one of the best cities to experience a grand Christmas day Quebec City

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uebec City isa favorite historic destinations for the holidays. The narrow cobblestoned streets and stone architecture of the walled city, founded in 1608 by French explorer Samuel de Champlain, make it as romantic and European as it gets on this side of the pond. Add to that a proclivity for snowfall and an abundance of topnotch bars and restaurants, and you may wish the New Year could be postponed

Kaikoura, New Zealand

• The appeal of warming up over the holidays is undeniable, too. For the die-hard contrarian, Kaikoura, New ealand, ought to do the trick. It’s the height of summer there at Christmas, a holiday most often celebrated outdoors with backyard barbecues. But it’s also a great time to be hiking the rainforest of the Kaikoura mountain range or on the waters of Kaikoura Bay, one of the most biodiverse marine environments on the planet. It’s the summer home of sperm whales, fur seals, dusky dolphins, and pilot whales, and all it takes to commune with them is a boat and a bit of perseverance South America • Brazil in particular is peppered with off-the-beaten-track gems that offer a true escape, like the coastal Portuguese colonial town of Paraty, about 140 miles south of Rio. Its friendly locals, cerulean waters, exceptional beaches, and exotic-birdfilled jungles may make you forget what holiday it is altogether. Like we said: unforgettable

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• The snowy city island of Tr mso offers unparalleled views of the northern lights (look for them between 6 p.m. and midnight) and a chance to say you’ve been to the North Pole well, the Arctic Circle, anyway for Christmas. Plus, there’s dogsledding, great food, and a mountaintop cable car. Here, “day” is just a couple hours of twilight blue Prague • Stroll historic Nerudova street in Mala Strana to view the city’s Gothic and Baroque architecture, or catch an opera or ballet at the State Opera or National Theater. Visit the holiday markets in Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square Lapland, Finland • The wilderness Urho Kekkonen National Park, a 90-minute flight from Helsinki, is an actual winter wonderland: traverse the frosty landscape via a reindeer-pulled sled, or go cross-country skiing on the Saariselk trails • Known as “Europe’s Christmas capital”, Santa Claus Village and Santa Park are located at the foot of the Arctic Circle. Each year they draw thousands of visitors from all over the world to tour the two different Santa themed parks, which include real reindeer, a tour of Santa’s workshop, and a meeting with the big man himself' Zurich, Switzerland • In this compact Alpine city, a display of 12,000 crystal lights marks the season on November 21. Grab a heissi schoggi (hot chocolate) and explore the galleries on R mistrasse, check out the Conelli Christmas Circus, or listen to a holiday concert in the Romanesque-style Grossm nster church •

Sources: www. 25best.com; traveland liesure.com

All photos (l-r) 1. (1991) Lecla Sultan Windy GP-2Yr old, owned by Lecla Holsteins, MB;, photo Canadian Holstein; 2. Tom & Jeanette Moran, Morcrest Farms, 2007 Southern AB Club Christmas Social ; 3. 2004 Central Alberta Holstein Club Christmas Social, President Ryan Ronald presenting award to Shirley Congdon, Mazylake Holsteins, AB; 4. Merkley Starbuck Whitney EX 96 (USA) Grand Champion Female 1992 & Browndale C M Reta VG-89-4Y (CAN) Reserve Grand Champion RWF - Photo Canadian Holstein

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Reich-Dale Vaden Soarin GP-84 v 1st Jr 2yr Old, BBO, BU & HM Int Champion NAILE All-American Jr Jersey Show 2017 v 2nd Jr 2yr Old PA Premier National Jr Show 2017 v 9th Jr 2yr Old PA All-American Dairy Show 2017 Sire: Reich-Dale Vaden-ET Dams: Reich-Dale HG Lil Season-ET EX-93, VG-88 Sambo, EX-92 Duaiseoir, EX-93 Counciller, EX-94 Brigadier

Reich-Dale Vaden Salvation EX-93 Max v Res Jr All-American 2016 Sire: Reich-Dale Vaden-ET Dams: EX-93 Counciller, EX-94 Brigadier

Reich-Dale Bonanza Whitley EX-90 v 1st 4yr Old & HM Sr Champion Southeast National Fall Jr Show 2017 v 1st 4yr Old, Sr & Res Grand Champion PA Premier National Jr Show 2017 Congratulations to Skyler & Whitley on a great 2017 show season!

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FERME LA WAEBERA

MAGIC IN THE MOUNTAINS LA MAGIE DANS LES MONTAGNES By Claire Swale

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• Located: Le Mouret, 10 miles South of Fribourg, Switzerland

• Située à Le Mouret, à 10 miles au Sud de Fribourg, en Suisse

• Owned by Michel Clément and family

• Propriété de Michel Clément et de sa famille

• 135 Holsteins: 65 milking, 70 youngstock (50% Red & White)

• 135 vaches Holstein, dont 65 en lactation et 70 sujets de remplacement (50% du troupeau est Rouge et Blanc)

• 196 acres (80ha) comprising 184 acres pasture & 12 acres wheat • Production: 10,500kgs 3.89%F 3.30%P • Ration: Primarily hay & grass, complete energy pellet, blend fed am/pm consisting of lucerne, corn, beet shreds, minerals/salt • Current AI Sires: (B&W) Barney, Chief, Dempsey, Denver, Randall, Undenied, Unix; (R&W) Apprentice*RC, Army*RC, Daniel*RC, Devour*RC & Power RED • Herd classification: EX-13, VG-37, GP-18 • Animals from La Waebera have won 38 1st or 2nd place ribbons at Lausanne Swiss Expo over the last 6 years Are you familiar with the coloured shavings, bright lights and razamataz of Swiss Expo? If the answer is yes, you will certainly recognise the name “La Waebera”. Always in the hunt for the ribbons, and with thirty eight 1st or 2nd places at Swiss Expo over the last six years, the Clément family have built a solid reputation for breeding great Holsteins. Regardless of colour, first and foremost, their focus remains Type.

• 196 acres (80 hectares) comprenant 184 acres en pâturage et 12 acres en blé • Production de 10 500 kg de lait à 3,89% de gras et à 3,30% de protéine • Ration composée majoritairement de foin sec et d’herbe, complétée par une moulée hautement énergétique ainsi qu’un supplément alimenté deux fois par jour composé de luzerne, de maïs, de pulpe de betterave, de sel et de minéraux • Taureaux utilisés actuellement en IA : (N&B) Barney, Chief Dempsey, Denver, Randall, Undenied, Unix – (R&B) Apprentice*RC, Army*RC, Daniel*RC, Devour*RC, Power Red • Classification du troupeau : 13 EX, 37 TB et 18 BP • Les animaux chez La Waebera ont remporté 38 premières ou deuxièmes positions à la Swiss Expo au cours des six dernières années. Êtes-vous familier avec la ripe colorée, les lumières vives et le tapeà-l’œil de la Swiss Expo? Si la réponse est oui, vous reconnaîtrez sans aucun doute le nom « La Waebera ».

Toujours à la recherche de rosettes et ayant remporté 38 fois la première ou la deuxième position à la Swiss Expo au cours des six dernières années, la famille Clément s’est forgée une réputation solide 1, 2, 3 OF BREEDING dans l’élevage de la Holstein de haut niveau. Peu importe la couleur, In an era where paper and computers dictate many breeding decisions, l’emphase est d’abord et avant tout mise sur la conformation. it’s refreshing to visit a herd where passion and opinion take priority. “We won’t use a bull from an unknown cow 1, 2, 3… ÉLEVAGE family,” says Martin, “or if he has high cell À une époque où les papiers et les ordinateurs dictent plusieurs counts or bad fertility.” décisions d’élevage, il est rafraîchissant de visiter un troupeau qui Conformation, health priorise la passion et les opinions. « Nous n’utiliserons pas un taureau traits and production are provenant d’une famille de vaches inconnue », dit Martin, « ni s’il the 1, 2, 3 of breeding at possède un comptage de cellules somatiques élevé ou une mauvaise La Waebera. “Milk in the tank pays the bills,” says

LtoR Caroline, Nicolas, Séverine, Martin, Myriam and Michel Clément.

LtoR: La Waebera Toronto Joyce VG-87 89-MS and La Waebera Unix Ilana.

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Cows are fed primarily hay and zero grazed grass, with cows going out to pasture when possible. Because of a cheese contract, no silage is fed at all.

Martin, “cows need to calve regularly and be healthy, and we have to enjoy milking them each end of the day, that’s why type remains so important to us.” It’s easy to comprehend the success of their breeding goals walking through the brand, new barn, which they transitioned to in June 2017, nearly 60 milking cows, stamped with a uniformity hard to find in todays’ world.

fertilité. » La conformation, les caractères de santé et la production sont les priorités quant aux décisions d’élevage chez La Waebera. « Le lait dans le réservoir, c’est ce qui paie les factures », explique Martin, « les vaches doivent vêler de façon régulière et être en santé. Nous devons apprécier traire les vaches à chaque jour, c’est pourquoi la conformation demeure si importante pour nous. » Il est facile de comprendre que leurs buts d’élevage connaissent beaucoup de succès lorsque l’on CHANGING TIMES marche à travers l’étable. “Pouvant contenir 80 vaches, en lactation, Twenty five years ago Michel built the farm for 35 cows, extending it cette nouvelle étable dans laquelle les animaux ont pris place en juin to the point where it was no longer viable. “Everything was too small,” 2017 renferme une uniformité de vaches qui est très difficile à trouver says Martin, “we wanted to provide the cows with a better environment dans le monde d’aujourd’hui. with added emphasis on cow comfort, so we made the decision to build a new unit.” Sympathetic to the aesthetics of the Swiss landscape, the LES TEMPS CHANGENT infrastructure is primarily locally sourced wood. Undertaking much of Il y a 25 ans, Michel avait bâti l’étable pour loger 35 vaches, et l’a utilisée the construction themselves, the Clément family have created a state of à son plein potentiel jusqu’à ce qu’elle ne soit plus viable. « Tout était the art facility encompassing all the latest technology whilst remaining devenu trop petit », déclare Martin, « nous voulions offrir aux vaches sensitive to the local environment. un meilleur environnement en mettant l’accent sur leur confort; nous Accommodating a Boumatic rapid exit parallel parlour (8:8), the new avons donc décidé de construire une nouvelle grange. » Se conformant unit has sand stalls for 80 cows, which are topped with a mixture of de belle façon à l’esthétique du paysage suisse, l’infrastructure est chopped straw and lime. A dedicated transition area for fresh calved principalement faite en bois d’origine locale. Entreprenant une grande cows, has resulted in less problems post calving and cows coming into partie de la construction elle-même, la famille Clément a créé une installation à la fine pointe englobant toutes les dernières technologies full production quicker and effortlessly. tout en restant sensible à l’environnement local. The cleanliness of the facility is maintained by the Lely Discovery scraping the slatted floors regularly throughout the day, making full use Munie d’un salon de traite double huit en parallèle à sortie rapide, of the underground slurry storage. Martin explains how the cows behave la nouvelle étable contient 80 logettes sur litière de sable qui sont more naturally in a clean environment, noting that heat detection has recouvertes d’un mélange de paille hachée et de chaux. Une aire de improved, as have hygiene standards. Evidently the cows also enjoy the transition réservée aux vaches fraîchement vêlées a permis de réduire provision of the Lely Luna cow brushes, which rotate upon contact. The les problèmes après le vêlage et d’amener les vaches plus rapidement à brushes certainly keep the cows clean and relaxed, and it is apparent leur pic de lactation avec moins d’efforts. to anyone who visits how quiet and calm the cows are. “Happy cows La propreté des installations est assurée par le robot Lely Discovery qui are also productive cows,” racle le plancher sur lattes de façon régulière au cours says Martin. The addition de la journée, utilisant au plein potentiel le stockage of more space, improving de fumier souterrain. Martin explique que les vaches se cow comfort, ventilation comportent plus naturellement dans un environnement and lighting are already propre, notant une nette amélioration au niveau de la paying dividends, with détection des chaleurs ainsi que des normes d’hygiène. higher milk yields, and a De toute évidence, les vaches bénéficient de la présence marked improvement in the des brosses Lely Luna, qui se mettent à tourner lors appearance of the cows. d’un contact. Les brosses gardent certainement les vaches plus propres et plus détendues; chaque visiteur OPPORTUNITY à la ferme est en mesure de remarquer à quel point ces Inheriting their passion, and dernières sont tranquilles. « Les vaches heureuses sont affection for the show ring aussi des vaches productives », souligne Martin. L’ajout from their father Michel, de plus d’espace, l’amélioration du confort des vaches, both Nicolas and Martin de la ventilation ainsi que de la luminosité sont déjà were gifted calves by their payants, avec de meilleurs rendements laitiers et une Cows are milked 2X through a Boumatic rapid exit parallel parlour (8:8). Because of the associated fire father when they turned hazard of building with wood, the electrics, motor and hot water system is isolated in a fire proofed room. amélioration marquée de l’apparence des vaches. COWSMOPOLITAN Winter Edition 2017

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twenty, fueling their own interests. Belonging to Nicolas, Haenni Sid Caline EX-93 (95 MS) claimed Grand Champion at Junior Bulle in 2015 when Michael Heath judged, and at the 2017 Swiss Expo stood 2nd to DH Gold Chip Darling, who went on to become Grand Champion. Embryos from Caline by Doorman have been exported to Canada. Martin’s gift came in the shape of Les Chaux Unix Tigresse, out of VG-87 Seaver then 3 generations of high scored Excellent dams. She calved in October and looks very promising. Nicolas and Martin both seized the chance to travel to Canada and work for Master Breeder herds including Blondin, Boulet, Crovalley and Kingsway. Working at Blondin, Nicolas learnt a lot from Richard Villeneuve. Richard comes to Swiss Expo every year to help the Clément family, partnering on some cows together. “Swiss Expo is different to any other show, the ambiance, the people and the cows are quite simply amazing,” says Richard, “it’s a big highlight in the calendar for me, and an opportunity to visit and work with a great family who have become close friends.”

OPPORTUNITÉS Fiers héritiers de la passion de leur père Michel autant pour l’élevage de vaches que pour les expositions, Nicolas et Martin ont tous les deux reçu une génisse à l’âge de 20 ans afin d’alimenter leur intérêt encore davantage. Appartenant à Nicolas, Haenni Sid Caline EX-93 (95 SM) a remporté le titre de Grande Championne à Junior Bulle en 2015 lorsque Michael Heath agissait à titre de juge, et a également terminé 2ème à la Swiss Expo en 2017, tout juste derrière DH Gold Chip Darling, elle qui s’est démarquée en décrochant le titre de Grande Championne. Des embryons de Caline par Doorman ont été exportés au Canada.

Les Chaux Unix Tigresse, le cadeau de Martin, avait une mère Seaver classifiée TB-87 ainsi que trois générations de mères Excellentes avec des pointages élevés. Tigresse est vêlée en octobre dernier et semble très prometteuse. Nicolas et Martin ont tous les deux saisi l’opportunité de voyager au Canada afin de travailler pour des troupeaux ayant reçu la reconnaissance de Maître-Éleveur tels que Blondin, Boulet, Crovalley et Kingsway. Happy cows are productive cows! The cow brushes help keep them clean and they love them. En travaillant chez Blondin, Nicolas a appris Admiring many of the foundation females at énormément de la part de Richard Villeneuve. Blondin, Nicolas bought into several families Richard donne un coup de main à la famille Clément à chaque année including Sunnyfield Kizzy EX-93 7*, dam of 5 EX and 4 VG daughters at lors de la Swiss Expo et ils ont également des vaches en copropriété. Blondin, Canada’s 2009 cow of the year Blondin Skychief Supra EX-93 3E « La Swiss Expo se démarque parmi toutes les autres expositions par 34*, and Butlerview Uno Card VG-88 2yr, a daughter of the All-Canadian rapport à son ambiance ainsi que la qualité des gens et des vaches qui s’y and All-American 2yr and 3yr old Silvermaple Damion Camomile EX-95. retrouvent », exprime Richard, « cet événement est un incontournable à Martin worked at Kingsway Farms in Ontario and lived with the McMillan mettre dans mon calendrier, car c’est une belle opportunité de rendre family. Working with internationally visite et de travailler avec une famille composée de gens qui renowned cows like Kingsway Sanchez sont devenus des amis proches. » “Swiss Expo is different to any other Arangatang EX-95, a grand daughter show, the ambiance, the people and the Admirant plusieurs des vaches souches chez Blondin, Nicolas of Canada’s Cow of the year in 2016cows are quite simply amazing.” a fait des achats dans plusieurs familles incluant Sunnyfield Kingsway Terrason Allie EX-95 2E. Kizzy EX-93-7*, mère de 5 EX et de 4 TB à la ferme, Blondin Richard Villeneuve Arangatang has an eye-catching Skychief Supra EX-93-3E-34*, nommée vache de l’année du Goldwyn daughter at La Waebera. Canada en 2009, et Butlerview Uno Card TB-88 à 2 ans, une fille de la A big fan of Knonaudale Jasmine EX-96 (97 MS) now milking in her All-Canadian et All-American à 2 ans et à 3 ans, Silvermaple Damion sixth lactation, Martin did a deal to bring Sid embryos to La Waebera, Camomile EX-95. resulting in full siblings to Knonaudale Mudpie EX-92 3yr the Reserve Martin a travaillé chez Kingsay Farms en Ontario et a vécu avec la All-American and Honourable Mention All-Canadian Junior 3 year old famille McMillan. Il a eu la chance de travailler de près avec des in 2015. vaches renommées internationalement telle que Kingsway Sanchez The opportunity to learn from some of the best cow people in the Arangatang EX-95, une petite-fille de la vache de l’année du Canada en business and work with some of the breeds’ best cow families is 2016, Kingsway Terrason Allie EX-95-2E. Arangatang a une très belle fille something they both recommend like-minded young people to do. par Goldwyn chez La Waebera. They gained a wealth of experience, made great friendships, and Comme Martin affectionne particulièrement Knonaudale Jasmine EX-96 (97 SM) qui en est maintenant à sa sixième lactation, il a conclu une entente afin d’importer des embryons par Sid chez La Waebera, résultant en des frères et soeurs propres de Knonaudale Mudpie EX92 à 3 ans, la Réserve All-American et Mention honorable All-Canadian dans les 3 ans junior en 2015. L’opportunité qu’ils ont eue d’apprendre des meilleurs connaisseurs de vaches de l’industrie et de travailler avec les meilleures familles de vaches de la race est quelque chose qu’ils recommandent fortement aux jeunes qui ont le même intérêt et la même passion qu’eux. Ils ont acquis une expérience immense, ont créé des liens d’amitié et sont retournés chez eux avec de la génétique des familles de vaches les plus reconnues sur le plan international. OCEANIE – UNE LÉGENDE VIVANTE Avec une population de vaches Rouge et Blanc en santé en Suisse, ferme La Waebera a une répartition égale de sujets Rouge et Blanc et de Noir et Blanc. Peu importe la couleur, les vaches doivent être bonnes. Haenni Sid Caline EX-93 (95MS), 1st and Grand Champion Junior Bulle 2015, 2nd Swiss Expo 2017. Embryos exported to Kingsway Farms, Canada.

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returned home with genetics from internationally renowned cow families. OCEANIE - A LIVING LEGEND With a healthy Red and White population in Switzerland, Ferme La Waebera has an equal split of Red and Whites and Black and Whites. Regardless of colour they have to be good. Ticking all the boxes of what they strive to breed is La Waebera Glacier Oceanie Red EX-94, a cow who has produced 106,000kgs of milk, appearing much younger than her 12 years of age, and living in the free stalls as she has all her life. Oceanie passed under the radar as a Junior cow, but like a fine wine continued to get better with age. In 2012, during her 4th lactation she hit the coloured shavings of Lausanne, walking her way to Honorable Mention (HM), a feat she repeated in 2014 in her 5th lactation. Returning to Lausanne in 2016, she again stood top of her class, at eleven years of age, having produced over 90,000kgs of milk. Her accolades extend much further than the show ring with genetics from the family in great demand. Oceanie is a living legend and the matriarch of a family which now has 31 members on farm. “Oceanie’s daughters are firstly extremely profitable cows, they give lots of milk and get better with age,” says Martin. Her most successful daughter to date is La Waebera Ralstorm Tina Red EX-91, who was widely acknowledged as one of Switzerland’s best ever 2 year olds and was Honorable Mention Champion at the 2013 Swiss Expo. With 75,000kgs of milk in just five lactations, Tina is fresh again.

La Waebera Glacier Oceanie Red EX-94, 12years old and 106,000kgs of production. Twice Honourable Mention Swiss Expo, dam of La Waebera Acme Toronto and La Waebera Destry Tibere, both marketed by Swiss Genetics.

son âge même à 12 ans et vit encore dans la stabulation libre comme elle l’a fait toute sa vie.

SwissGenetics currently market two sons of Tina; La Waebera Acme Toronto and La Waebera Destry Tibere who debuted as #16 with an ISET Oceanie est passée sous le radar en tant que jeune vache mais, comme of 1300 on the Proven sires list for Red & Whites in Switzerland, making un bon vin, elle a continué de s’améliorer avec l’âge. En 2012, lors de sa 4ème lactation, elle a fait son apparition sur les copeaux colorés et a him the #1 bull born and bred in Switzerland. remporté le titre de Mention honorable, exploit qu’elle a répété en 2014 Both bulls have been used with confidence at La Waebera, resulting in lors de sa 5ème lactation. De retour à Lausanne en 2016, elle termine de some fantastic outcomes. La Waebera Toronto Joyce VG-87 2yr is a result nouveau à la tête de sa classe, à onze ans, après avoir produit plus de of 100% home breeding, with an 89 point mammary, she is certainly an 90 000 kg de lait. exciting prospect for the future, being one of only two or three animals Ses accolades d’étendent beaucoup plus loin que seulement dans in Switzerland to make this score as two year Olds each year. l’arène d’exposition, puisque la génétique de sa famille est très en With towards 20 daughters sired by Tibere on farm, the Clément family demande. Oceanie est une légende vivante et la matriarche d’une really like what they see. “Just like Tibere’s maternal line his daughters famille qui s’élève maintenant à 31 sujets à la ferme. « Les filles d’Oceanie have great dairy strength, and fantastic rib, and they have show style,” sont des vaches extrêmement rentables, elles produisent beaucoup says Martin. de lait et deviennent meilleures à mesure que les années passent », At Junior Bulle 2016, the Clément family dominated the Junior classes in renchérit Martin. the Red and White section, winning six classes, two of which, including Sa fille connaissant le plus de succès à ce jour est La Waebera Ralstorm the Reserve Junior Champion were sired by Tibere, La Waebera Tibere Tina Red EX-91, cette vache reconnue comme étant l’une des meilleures Ottawa Red then went on to win Honorable Mention Junior Champion 2 ans que la Suisse ait connu et qui a terminé Mention honorable à la at Swiss Expo this year. Swiss Expo en 2013. Avec plus de 75 000 kg de lait produits en cinq A HANDMAID’S TALE

lactations, Tina vient tout juste de vêler une sixième fois.

Michel and Raphael Pipoz purchased embryos by Subliem Tulip from Ohiana Momentum Handmaid EX-91, which resulted in five daughters including JB Tulip Havane VG-87. Havane bred 16

SwissGenetics commercialise actuellement deux des fils de Tina; La Waebera Acme Toronto et La Waebera Destry Tibere, qui a débuté #16 avec un ISET de 1300 sur la liste des taureaux éprouvés Rouge et Blanc en Suisse, faisant de lui le taureau #1 né et élevé en Suisse.

La Waebera Destry Tibere, debuted as #16 on the R&W Proven Sire list in Switzerland, and #1 Swiss bred. His daughters have great dairy strength, fantastic rib and show style.

La Waebera Tibere Ottawa 1st and Honourable Mention Junior Champion Swiss Expo 2017. Just one of the many great daughters by Tibere.

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qui parviennent à obtenir ce classement. Avec tout près de vingt filles de Tibere à la ferme, les Clément apprécient vraiment ce qu’ils voient. « Exactement comme du côté maternel, les filles de Tibere ont une bonne capacité laitière, beaucoup de côte et surtout, elles ont le show style », explique Martin. À Junior Bulle en 2016, la famille Clément a littéralement dominé les classes de génisses dans le Rouge et Blanc avec six gagnantes. Deux d’entre elles, incluant la Réserve Championne Junior, sont des filles de Tibere, dont La Waebera Tibere Ottawa Red qui a remporté le titre de Mention honorable Championne Junior à la Swiss Expo cette année. LE CONTE DE HANDMAID

La Waebera Acme Sublime Red EX-94 Grand Champion Swiss Expo 2013 .

females, including La Waebera Tribute Linda EX-91 the foundation for one of the most successful and most consistent families on the farm today. “This family combines the best of both worlds, they make fancy show calves which go on to make great cows who really know how to milk,” says Martin Originating from Ja-Bob Mark Heavenly Joy, Tribute Linda has produced seven daughters including three generations of show winners. Those winners include her granddaughter La Waebera Joyboy Stella Red EX92 2E, who represented Switzerland at the European Holstein show in Cremona, and her daughters La Waebera Destry Stena VG, who claimed Honorable Mention Intermediate Champion Swiss Expo 2013, and La Waebera Atshott Shilow who was Grand Champion Junior Bulle 2016 and is in her first lactation. TO BE CONTINUED The use of genomic sires has increased throughout Switzerland and accounts for 70% of all inseminations at Ferme La Waebera, but their selection process continues to have a strong emphasis on type. “Since using genomic young sires, the added information we have, particularly on type, has benefited our breeding programme considerably,” says Martin, “we now rarely calve a 2 year old we don’t like.”

Michel et Raphael Pipoz ont acheté des embryons de Ohiana Momentum Handmaid EX-91 par Subliem Tulip; cinq filles sont nées, dont JB Tulip Havane TB-87. Havane a engendré 16 femelles, incluant La Waebera Tribute Linda EX-91, qui est la fondation de l’une des familles les plus constantes et connaissant le plus de succès à la ferme. « Cette famille combine le meilleur des deux mondes : elle donne naissance à des génisses d’exposition très élégantes en plus de faire d’elles de très bonnes vaches qui savent comment produire du lait », commente Martin. Provenant de Ja-Bob Mark Heavenly Joy, Tribute Linda a sept filles et trois générations de gagnantes d’expositions. Ces gagnantes incluent sa petite-fille, La Waebera Joyboy Stella Red EX-92-2E, qui a représenté la Suisse au show européen à Crémone, et ses filles La Waebera Destry Stena TB, Mention honorable Championne Intermédiaire à la Swiss Expo en 2013 et La Waebera Atshott Shilow, Grande Championne à Junior Bulle en 2016 à sa première lactation. UN FUTUR PROMETTEUR L’utilisation des taureaux génomiques a largement augmenté à travers la Suisse et compte pour 70% de toutes les inséminations faites chez La Waebera, bien que leur processus de sélection continue de mettre une forte emphase sur la conformation. « Depuis que nous utilisons des jeunes taureaux génomiques, l’information additionnelle que nous avons, plus particulièrement quant à la conformation, a amené des bénéfices importants à notre programme d’élevage », continue Martin, « il est maintenant très rare pour nous de vêler une 2 ans qui ne nous plaît pas. »

La famille Clément fait des tests génomiques pour l’indice Suisse sur The Clément family genomic test approximately 50% of their females environ 50% des femelles nées à la ferme. L’une des 2 ans les plus born on the Swiss index. One of the most prometteuses en ce moment dans l’étable consiste en La exciting 2 year olds on the farm right now Waebera Unix Ilana, sa fille par Toc-Farm Fitz venant tout “Since using genomic young sires, the is La Waebera Unix Ilana, her daughter by juste d’être confirmée femelle #1 pour la conformation Toc-Farm Fitz has just been confirmed as added information we have, particularly en Suisse avec un ITP de +152. Ilana sera sur des on type, has benefited our breeding the #1 female in Switzerland for type with programmes de transplantation embryonnaire afin de an ITP +152. Ilana will be flushed to meet programme considerably. We now rarely suffire à la demande. calve a 2 year old we don’t like.” demand. La mère d’Ilana est une EX-92 Meridian qui s’est classée Martin Clément Ilana’s dam is an EX-92 Meridian who 5ème à Colmar et provient de la famille de Lila Z. Elle est placed 5th at the European Holstein Show actuellement gestante par Kings-Ransom 1st Dewars et in Colmar from the Lila Z family. She is in calf est la mère de la #1 au sein des filles de Fitz, classifiée selon le système to Kings Ransom 1st Dewars, and is the dam of the #1 Fitz daughter canadien avec un GLPI de +3039. ranked on the Canadian system with a GLPI +3039. Faire de l’exposition a été et demeure un facteur clé de motivation pour Showing has and remains a key motivating factor to continue poursuivre dans l’élevage de bonnes vaches chez La Waebera. La liste breeding great cows. The list of accolades, banners and ribbons won de prix, de bannières et de rosettes gagnés est phénoménale. Comme is phenomenal. With far too many individuals to mention in this story, ils ont beaucoup trop de bons sujets pour qu’ils soient tous mentionnés we have barely touched on the success of cows like La Waebera Acme dans un court texte, nous avons à peine effleuré le succès de vaches Sublime EX-94, a past Grand Champion of Swiss Expo, such is the volume comme La Waebera Acme Sublime EX-94, une ancienne Grande of winners the herd has produced. Championne de la Swiss Expo, tel est le volume de championnes que With many chapters already written about the success of the Clément’s le troupeau a produit. Ferme La Waebera, it seems the best is yet to come. With the construction De nombreux chapitres ont déjà été rédigés sur le succès de la Ferme of the new unit and plans to renovate the old buildings to improve the La Waebera, mais il semble que le meilleur reste à venir. Avec la youngstock facilities, the herd will continue to drive forward. Their construction de la nouvelle bâtisse et les plans de rénovation des vieux vision and desire to continue breeding profitable, healthy cows that bâtiments pour améliorer les installations de la relève, le troupeau they enjoy milking will without a doubt continue to provide a strong continuera certainement de progresser. Leur vision ainsi que leur désir future for the Clément family and a story which will continue to be told de toujours élever des vaches rentables, en santé et qu’ils prennent for many years to come. plaisir à traire vont sans aucun doute assurer un avenir prometteur à la famille Clément. Cette histoire continuera certainement d’être racontée pour des années à venir! 112

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THINGS TO DO AND E AT FOR THE HOLIDAY SE ASON

By: Carol Wright

2017 has come and will be almost gone by the time this issue of Cowsmopolitan reaches our readers. We trust you have enjoyed reading the articles and encourage folks to let us know if they have an idea for an article or something they would like us to include or cover in one of our issues.

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Christmas is the season for peace, joy and fellowship with family and friends. May the yuletide spirit fill your heart and home with an abundance of mercy, contentment, laughter and harmony.

Schwarties Hash Browns

2 lbs. (1 kg) frozen hash brown potatoes 2 cups (500 mL) sour cream 2-10 oz.(284 ml) cans mushroom soup 1/2 cup melted butter grated onion to taste salt to taste 2 cups grated cheddar cheese 2 Tbsp. parmesan cheese 1.Thaw potatoes slightly. Mix potatoes, sour cream, mushroom soup, butter, onion, salt and cheddar cheese in a 9 x 13" baking dish. Sprinkle parmesan on top and bake at 350F for 1 hour Source: Best of Bridge

Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter 1 egg (divide the yolk and white) 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar Pinch of sea salt 1 cup / 150g of flour 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts Salted caramel Melted dark chocolate 1. In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt

Things to do during the Holidays 2. Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball. 3. Chill for 30 minutes • Cover the house in fairy lights • Make gingerbread & Christmas Pudding 4. Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls • Make an advent calendar 5. Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in • Watch it is a wonderful life or some chopped nuts other great Christmas Classics such as A 6. Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center Christmas Story, The Polar Express Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until • Volunteer time with the homeless people 7.golden brown Source: tasteofhome.com • Adopt a family in need • Sing Christmas Carol's Buffalo Chicken Dip • Write a list of all the the things you are 2 cups shredded cooked chicken grateful for 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened ½ cup Frank's RedHot® Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce or • Take a tour of Christmas lights Frank's RedHot® Buffalo Wings Sauce • Do a random act of kindness ½ cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing ½ cup crumbled bleu cheese or your favorite shredded • Listen to Christmas music cheese • Send a Christmas card or e-card 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine all ingredients and spoon into • Enjoy the holidays with family and friends 2.shallow 1-quart baking dish. • Go skating or tobogganing if you have 3. Bake 20 minutes or until mixture is heated through; stir. Garnish with chopped green snow where you live onions if desired. Serve with crackers, chips, pretzels and/or vegetables. Source: hiddenvalley.com

Sugar Crusted Vanilla French Toast

1 smallish baguette or crusty loaf of bread, cut into 1-inch slices (about 1 lb loaf) For The Custard 3 large eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup heavy cream 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon pinch of sea salt 1 Day Ahead: Butter a 9×9-inch pan on the bottom and sides. Place the bread slices, standing up, in the pan. Set aside while preparing the custard. In a large measuring cup or pitcher, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, cinnamon and salt until well combined. Pour the mixture evenly over all the bread slices in the pan. Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Next Morning: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the french toast casserole from the refrigerator and set it on a baking sheet. In a large microwave safe bowl or heat proof large glass measuring cup, melt the butter in the microwave till just melted (about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on high). Add the brown sugar and corn syrup, whisk well to combine. Microwave on high again in 30-second bursts (two to three times should be enough) till the sugar is melted and the mixture is bubbly and hot. Gently whisk in the vanilla extract. (Alternatively, you can do this process in a pan on your stovetop.) Carefully and evenly pour the sugar mixture over the french toast casserole, covering each slice well. Place the casserole, on the baking sheet, into the oven and bake until puffy all across the pan like a good bread pudding, and is golden and baked through, about 40 to 45 minutes depending on how packed your pan was. The casserole will deflate as it cools. Serve warm with mixed berries Source: Adapted from La Phemme Phoodie

French Kiss

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THE GREATEST GENER ATION By Norm Nabholz, IA; Photos supplied

One of the best books I have ever read was a book by Tom Brokaw, noted journalist and former T.V. newsman entitled “The Greatest Generation”. In this book Brokaw features people he deemed worthy of the title by their acts and deeds. For the most part these people had similarities in the time in which they were born, most from 1910 to 1920’s, and had witnessed the Great Depression, World War II and in some cases the Korean War as well. They succeeded by hard work, perseverance and integrity. The old saying, “they don’t make them like that anymore” rings true. They set the bar high and laid a great foundation for others to follow. In the purebred dairy industry we also have a “Greatest Generation” and here is just a sample of them. with millionaire-funded operations. His legacy lives on through his great grandchildren to this day.

Elis Knutson holding court by Moosehead cattle

Elis Knutson The gentle giant who was known throughout the dairy show world as a man with a generous personality, a kind heart and a work ethic to whom friends were drawn like bee’s to honey. He once won a calf in a poker game that was given to a young man to be his first 4-H project. He was the herdsman for the world’s famous Pabst Farms, and during his time in charge of their show string accounted for countless champions, premier banners and stories that are still told some thirty years after his passing.

Clarence Okerlund A Marine Veteran that made stops at Heaven Hill, Carnation and Vaucluse and more, he was known as a fierce competitor, incredible showman, phenomenal caretaker and a great guy. Admired and respected and "liked" (for lack of a better word) by his fellow showman, he was affectionately known as "Hound-dog". Clarence Okerlund known as "Hound-Dog"

Max Gordon and Lew Porter While neither of these two gentleman would be considered abnormally large, the two of them were the “Heavyweights “ in the Jersey world in the 1960’s-70’s. Between them they accounted for 10 National Grand Champion Females in an eleven year span from 1963 to 1974 (with no National Champion Female picked in 1972 because of the fire.) The farms in which they managed, Heaven Hill and Happy Valley, were millionaire-funded and dominated the Premier Exhibitor Banners at not only the National Jersey show in Columbus, Ohio, but also Cattle Congress, The International, and Royal Winter Fair as well. Both gentlemen were workaholics, driven and held the other in high regard, often times buying from each other and many times showing under the other.

A.J. Keightley Gifted with one of the finest abilities to find “Diamonds in the rough”, many of his Sundays were spent scouring the hills of Kentucky in search of the next big time show winner. His champions were secured from tobacco farms with only a “handful” of Jerseys. Keightley would acquire them, sometimes via a trade, and develop them into champions. He showed for money with a show circuit that would last for weeks upon end, competing 116

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Merle Howard Few if any could have been given the task that was laid on the shoulders of Merle Howard when he took over the herd manager’s position at Mooseheart School for boys near Chicago, Illinois. His job was to take a herd of marginal Holstein cows, ‘marginal’ is a kind term, and from within, with money generated from the sale of those cows, lay a foundation and breed and develop a world class Holstein herd that would not only compete with well-financed groups, but be considered at par with farms such as Pabst (brewery) Maytag (appliances) and Curtiss (Candy) among others.

Olaf traveled the length and breadth of the United States and thus when the committee met to select the very first winner of what would become the “Hall Of Fame” of dairy cattle showmen, he rose to the top.

Merle Howard

Lowell “Pappy” Willis The herdsman at the world’s famous Marlu Farm in New Jersey. It is amazing that this farm was known for it’s production breeding and therefore showed very limitedly but when they did show, they did well, real well. They bred and or developed a National Champion bull, a Jersey Jug Winner, an All-American Best Three Females group and some All-American females, all this with less than twenty head showed total in National competition. Now, decades after their final Jersey sale, nearly all Jersey winning animals have Marlu blood running through their veins. Amazing that Willis, who’s limited exposure to the “Circuit” that was practiced in the 50’s and 60’s, was awarded the Klussendorf award in 1980 primarily for his participation, albeit on a very small scale at just one show, the All-American Jersey show, that was only a Jersey show with no other breeds involved.

Lowell “Pappy” Willis

Olaf Kjome The very first winner of the coveted Klussendorf was a remarkable gentleman by the name of Olaf Kjome (pronounced Jomie). Barley 5’6 in stature, Olaf would set the standard for future Klussendorf winners. Olaf saw hard times, being born at the start of the century where nothing was given to you and nothing was expected. His story was that of hard work, a lucky break or two and a ‘never give up’ attitude. Olaf was not born into the big league million dollar word of high stakes cattle showing but he adapted to it like a fish to water. After working his way up the ladder he was awarded the position of herdsman at the world famous Boulder Bridge Guernsey herd on the outskirts of Minneapolis, Saint Paul. Kjome was blessed with a kind heart, an unstoppable work ethic and an engaging personality.

(l-r) Olaf Kjome, Paul Jackson, Gib Muir & Les Leonard

Henry Thomas and Dave Younger The stories of these two would fill volumes. They worked hard, they played hard, they abused their bodies and they are known as two of the greatest cowmen the world ever witnessed. I’m not sure they really McDonald Dairy Herd; Dave Younger & Henry Thomas 3rd & 4th from left liked each other but I’m darn sure they respected each other. They both showed Guernsey’s in New York when that breed was on top. They both started with less than nothing and plowed their way to the very top of their profession. Their names are always tied into the farms in which they represented, Thomas with McDonald Farms, and Younger with Hilltop Hanover Farms. I had the privilege to have known them all. Some I called close friends, all I called idols. I would and I did ask them thousands of questions. I tried to take something from each one. They were all so willing to share their knowledge. I can still recall vividly Elis brushing cows at the end of the barn at Waterloo and smiling when I would ask him countless questions about cow care. “Hound Dog” smiling so genuinely as he answered everything I wanted to know about the greatest cows he ever worked with at Vaucluse and Carnation. A.J. Keightley sitting by a wood stove as he told me about finding great cow after great cow in Kentucky. Max Gordon who let a little boy tag along and be one of the “crew” one year at Cattle Congress. Lew Porter ingraining in me the importance of cleanliness and organization and detail. Merle Howard, who would sit in the office of the Great Northern and tell me story upon story of Mooseheart. I never visited Marlu Farm but after listening to “Pappy” Willis, I felt like I knew Marlu cows as well as anybody. Olaf Kjome judged our cattle in our early years several times and always had a kind word and always ideas as to how we could get better. I was scared to death of Henry Thomas and his gruff demeanor but when I did get the courage to ask him a question or five I always got a answer. And then Dave Younger was like my second father and times spent with him are some of the greatest times in my life. For sure they were the “Greatest Generation” and what a honor to have known them. COWSMOPOLITAN Winter Edition 2017 117

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PA Mar 3 WI Jersey Breeders' Annual Meeting, Viroqua, WI Mar 3-4 Western Classic Junior Show,Hanford, CA Mar 6-8 Western Canadian Dairy Seminar, Sheraton Hotel, Red Deer, AB Mar 14 - 15 PDPW Business Conference, Alliant Energy Center Madison, WI Mar 15-17 Jersey Canada Annual General Meeting, Ajax Convention Centre, Ajax, ON Mar 22 - BC Spring Show, Abbotsford Exhibiton Park, Abbotsford, AB Mar 23 12:00PM Midwest Spring Special Jersey Sale, Olmstead Fairgrounds, Rochester, MN Mar 24 Expo Bulle, Bulle, CH Mar 24 Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Calf Sale, Mallory ComplexEastern States Expo, West Springfield, MA Apr 4-5 Canadian Dairy Expo, Stratford Rotary Complex, Stratford, ON Apr 5-9 NY Spring Dairy Carousel, Syracuse, NY Apr 6 Spring Selections, Fond Du Lac, WI Apr 7 Delaware Valley Green & Gold Sale, Delaware Valley University,Doylestown, PA Apr 7 Holstein USA Judging Conference, Stillwater, OK Apr 4 - 5 Canadian Dairy Expo, Stratford, ON Apr 5-9 NY Spring Dairy Carousel Syracuse, NY Apr 10 - 14 Canadian National Holstein Convention Quebec City, QC Apr 11 12:00PM Canadian National Holstein Convention National Sale , Victoriaville Showgrounds, Victoriaville, QC Apr 12 9:00AM The Quebec Spring Show, Victoriaville Showgrounds, Victoriaville, QC Apr 3 8:00AM Canadian National Holstein Convention Farm Tours, Depart from Hilton Hotel, Quebec City, Quebec City, QC Apr 14 9:00AM, Canadian National Holstein Convention, Annual General Meeting, Hilton Hotel, , Quebec City, QC Apr 14 Minnesota Spring Sale, Rochester, MN Apr 18 Taste of Ontario Sale, Hosted by Cranston Farms, Ancaster, ON Apr 19-20 California State Holstein Show, Tulare County Fairgrounds, Tulare, CA; Judge: Chad Ryan, WI Apr 21 Illini Golden Opportunity Sale Apr 27-28 Wisconsin Dairy Showcase Alliant Energy Center Madison, WI Apr 28 The Equal Opportunity Sale, Haven Farms, East Montpelier, VT May 5 Growing Through Showing Workshop & Tag Sale Oakfield Corners Dairy, Oakfield, NY May 12 9:30AM Balmoral Show Dairy Young Handler competition, Eikon Exhibition Centre, Cattle Ring, Balmoral Park, Lisburn, Northern Ireland; Judge: Edward Griffiths May 12 11:AM Balmoral Holstein Show, Eikon Exhibition Centre, Cattle Ring, Balmoral Park Lisburn, Northern Ireland; Judge: David Booth May 12 11:AM Balmoral Ayrshire Show, Eikon Exhibition Centre, Cattle Ring, Balmoral Park Lisburn, Northern Ireland; Judge: Robin Barr May 12 11:AM Balmoral Jersey Show, Eikon Exhibition Centre, Cattle Ring, Balmoral Park Lisburn, Northern Ireland; Judge: Izzy Laird May 12 11:AM Balmoral Dairy Shorthorn Show, Eikon Exhibition Centre, Cattle Ring, Balmoral Park,Lisburn, Northern Ireland; Judge: Graham Bell May 12 1:00PM Balmoral Dairy Cattle Pairs and Group Championships followed by Dairy Champion of Champion Eikon Exhibition Centre, Cattle Ring, Balmoral Park, Lisburn, Northern Ireland; Judge: Edward Griffiths May 19 Define Your Destiny, Managed by PEAK Genetics and Budjon Farms, Lomira, WI

Jun World Jersey Cattle Bureau Annual Meeting and Tour, USA Jun 19 - 20 National Red & White Convention, Baker House St. Charles, IL Jun 26-30 National Guernsey Convention, Dubuque, IA Jun 27-30 Milking Shorthorn National Convention Wilmar, MN Jun 27-30 National Brown Swiss Convention,Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, Coralville, IA Jun 27-30 US National Ayrshire Convention Branson, MO Jun 30 Grand National Ayrshire Sale, Branson, MO Jun 29 - Jul 3 US National Holstein Convention, Michigan State Holstein Association, Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Acme, MI Aug 2-5 Wisconsin State Fair, Wisconsin State Fair Park, Milwaukee, WI Aug 9-19 Illinois State Fair, Springfield, IL Aug 17-21 Wisconsin Championship Show, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI Sep 12 UK Dairy Day, Telford, UK Oct 2-6 World Dairy Expo Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI Aug 9-19 Illinois State Fair.Springfield, IL Aug 17-21 Wisconsin Championship Show, Madison, WI Sep 12 UK Dairy DayTelford, UKOCT Oct 2-6 World Dairy Expo, Alliant Energy Center,Madison, WI 2019 EVENTS Mar 5-8 Western Canadian Dairy Seminar, Sheraton Hotel Red Deer, AB Apr 3-4 Canadian Dairy Expo, Stratford Rotary Complex Stratford, ON Apr 11 European Type Sale , Limpach, Luxemburg Apr 12-13 European Holstein Show, Libramont, Belgium Apr 12 Europoean Masters Show, Libramont, Belgium sale mgr., The German Masters Sale Team Jun US National Ayrshire Convention, New York, Hosted by New York Ayrshire Breeders Jun 24-27 US National Holstein Convention, Appleton, WI Wisconsin Holstein Association Oct 1-5 World Dairy Expo, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI 2020 EVENTS World Ayrshire Conference, Australia Mar 10-13 Western Canadian Dairy Seminar, Sheraton Hotel Red Deer, AB Apr 1-2 Canadian Dairy Expo Jun 23-26 US National Holstein Convention, Lancaster, PA Jun-Jul 20-13 World Jeresy Cattle Bureau Tour & Annual Meeting Canada Sep-Oct 29-3 World Dairy Expo, Madison, WI Sep-Oct 29-3 World Brown Swiss Conference Madison, WI 2021 EVENTS Mar 9-12 Western Canadian Dairy Seminar, Sheraton Hotel Red Deer, AB Apr 7-8 Canadian Dairy Expo, Stratford Rotary Complex Stratford, ON Sep-Oct 28-2 World Dairy Expo, Alliant Energy Center Madison, WI 2022 EVENTS Oct 4-8 World Dairy Expo Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI

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Joe and Janelle Folkerts, Ghostpine Holsteins, Sherwook Park, AB & big brother Jaxson are pleased to announce the arrival of Hailey Rose Folkerts, born August 27th 2017, weighing 7lbs & 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are John & Carolyn Folkerts

Jonathan Sharp (Tewitthall Holsteins) and Emma Sharp (Quintessential Holsteins) are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Penelope Firth Sharp (LadyP Holsteins) Born September 2, 2017 weighing 7lb 12oz

Brian (Parkend Holsteins) & Gillian Weatherup (PinUpGirl Holsteins) from Fife, Scotland, are pleased to announce the arrival of their son Hunter born August 26, 2017, weighing 8 lbs 10oz. Hunter is the 6th grandchild for Brian & June Weatherup of Lesmay Holsteins, Scotland

Darryl and Diane Woof (Gracewyn Holsteins), Duncan, BC, are please to announce the marriage of their daughter Erin to Neil Quist, son of Doug and Nancy Quist, also of Duncan. The happy couple were married on October 27, 2017, a beautiful fall day at the Blue Grouse Winery, with immediate family present. Erin and Neil will continue to live in Duncan, where Neil works at Island Tractor Supply and Erin teaches 6th grade at Nanaimo Christian School. They have plans to honeymoon in Thailand in the spring. Congratulations!

Orville & Lorraine Schmidt, Southrise Holsteins, Rollyview, AB, scelebrated their 40th wedding anniversary, Sept 22, 2107, at the Beaumont Community Center, Beaumont, AB

Margaret "Peggy" Brown (Forsyth) - Passed away at Park Lane Terrace, Paris, on Monday, October 23, 2017 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Robert F. Brown (2008); Loved mother of Shirley (the late Bill) McLaughlin, Doug (Leslie) Brown, Sheila (Neil) Beaton, Dianne Stewart and Sandra Brown (Frank Willimsen); also missed by 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by son David. Margaret was the last surviving member of her family being predeceased by her brothers Robert and John Forsyth. complete details can be found at cowsmo.com

Ross Sharp - July 17, 1927 ~ November 12, 2017 It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Ross at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville. Loving husband to Dorothy (nee Skinner). Dear father to Kathy (Bill) Henderson, and Gordon (Patti) Sharp. Loved grandpa of Drew, Alex, Ryan (Lauri), Michael (Meg), Jessy (Cory), and great grandpa of Breanna, Ava, Holden and Hannah. Treat giver to Ryder, Finn, Dixie and Frank. Lovingly remembered by Marie Sharp (late Ivan), Lloyd Skinner (late Shirley), the late Irene Gregg (late Harry), and many nieces & nephews

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Sandra K. (Forys) Blodgett, 76, passed away at her home on November 11, 2017. She was the beloved wife of late Peter G. Blodgett, with whom she enjoyed 44 years of marriage. Loving mother to Randall S. Blodgett, Cynthia A. (Ryan) Geschwindt, and the late Pamela R. Blodgett; grandmother to Sara and Katie; sister to the late Gregory J. Roman; she will also be missed by her dog, Lexi. complete details can be found at cowsmo.com

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Patty Jones Inducted into national Hall of Fame Patty Jones was formally inducted into the national Hall of Fame at a ceremony on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Stampede Park, in Calgary, Alberta. As photographer to the bovine stars, Patty Jones has changed the way animals are marketed in Canada & around the world. Her shot list is as extensive as the pedigrees she's profiled in pictures, with more than 65,000 photographs taken over the last 44 years. Patty owns and operates the largest livestock photography business in Canada - Canadian Livestock Photography Patty Jones Inc. - with an extensive inventory that includes works of several fellow photographers. After studying photography at Sheridan College, she gained her early hands-on experience alongside livestock photographer Bob Miller. 120

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Pattyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion for the dairy industry goes beyond photography. Patty was raised on a dairy farm in Quebec, and is the owner of Silvercap Holsteins that buys sells, shows and breeds Holstein and Jersey cattle. In 2012, Patty received high honors from Holstein Canada with its Certificate of Superior Accomplishment for her outstanding business achievements, mentorship, leadership and promotion of the Holstein breed. With a passion for people and cattle, Patty mentors and inspires aspiring photographers and is a lifetime ambassador for Canada's dairy industry. She's created a priceless visual history of breed improvements in Canadian dariy cattle over the last four decades, and her uncompromising passion for excellence has helped Canadian genetics become the envy of the world. Congratulations Patty!

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Did You Know? Interesting Facts About Christmas around the World By: Carol Wright

1. The Statue of Liberty was gifted to the US by the French on Christmas day in 1886; 2. Trafalgar Square lite up for Christmas; 3. Eggnog, traditional Christmas drink; 4. The largest floating Christmas tree in the world — 278 feet tall — is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 5. Christmas stockings made by a “Gentleman of German heritage,” 1950s; 7. Nativity Scene; 8. Santa and his eight reindeer are a staple in the modern Christmas story, with children everywhere believing they are visited by them; 8. In Christianity, the Christmas wreath was used to symbolize Christ. The circular shape, with no beginning or end, represents eternity or life never ending

Christmas is celebrated in many countries all over the world and in a wide variety of ways. Many of the customs and decorations we use to make the holiday special have been developed in interesting ways and their origins may be hidden in history. Fast Facts

• Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus. The Nativity recreates the scene of Jesus' Birth and tells of how Mary and Joseph were visited by the Shepherds and Wise Men • Did you know that the first Christmas was celebrated on December 25, AD 336 in Rome? • The first Christmas was celebrated in America in 1539 and a bunch of people gathered for the celebration devoid of any gifts or trees • Other names of Christmas from the old times include – ‘Midwinter’, ‘Nativity’ and ‘Yule’ • The tallest living Christmas tree is believed to be the 122-foot, 91-year-old Douglas fir in the town of Woodinville, Washington • Gifts are shared during the Christmas season to symbolize the gifts given to Jesus (P.B.U.H) by the three wise men • Christmas is celebrated to represent the ‘spirit of giving’ which is why so many gifts are exchanged on the occasion. It is also important to remember and help people that are less fortunate than us • The image of Santa Claus flying his sleigh began in 1819 and was created by Washington Irving, the same author who dreamt up the Headless Horseman • Different names of SANTA CLAUS around the world include: Kriss Kringle in Germany, Le Befana in Italy, Pere Noel in France and Deushka Moroz (Grandfather Frost) in Russia • Between 1640 and 1958, the Parliament of Scotland officially abolished the observance of Christmas • The Montgomery Ward department store created Rudolph the Reindeer as a marketing gimmick to encourage children to buy their Christmas coloring books • In traditional lore, Santa Claus's sleigh is led by eight reindeer: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Dunder and Blixem • Rudolph's story was originally written in verse by Robert L. May for the Montgomery Ward chain of department stores in 1939 • The original Rudolph did not have a red nose. In that day and age, red noses were seen as an indicator of chronic alcoholism and Montgomery Ward didn’t want him to look like a drunkard. To complete the original picture, he was almost named Reginald or Rollo • Some leave food out for Santa Claus’ reindeer as Norse children did, leaving hay and treats for Odin’s eightlegged horse Sleipnir hoping they would stop by during their hunting adventures. Dutch children adopted this same tradition, leaving food in their wooden shoes for St. Nicholas’ horse • Dutch children also left out food and drink for St. Nicholas himself to honor him on his feast day. Today we leave milk and cookies out for Santa, continuing this very old tradition • America’s first batch of eggnog was made in the Jamestown settlement in 1607. Its name comes from the word “grog”, meaning any drink made with rum. Non-alcoholic eggnog is popular as well • Want to know a useful way to recycle your Christmas tree? Some zoos take donated Christmas trees and use them as food for the animals

• The Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square is donated to the people of London every year by the people of Oslo, Norway in thanks for their assistance during World War II • Since 1918 the city of Boston has received a giant Christmas tree as a gift from the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Boston lent considerable support to the city of Halifax during their 1917 explosion and subsequent fire disaster • In 1914 during World War I there was a now famous Christmas truce in the trenches between the British and the Germans. They exchanged gifts across a neutral no man’s land, played football together, and decorated their shelters. (Read more about it in the book “Silent Night: The Story of the World War I Christmas Truce” by Stanley Weintraub.) • In 2010 during the Christmas season, the Colombian government decorated jungle trees with lights. The trees lit up when the guerrillas (terrorists) walked by and banners appeared asking them to surrender their arms. The campaign convinced 331 guerillas to re-enter society and also won an award for strategic marketing excellence • Bicycle, the U.S. playing card company, manufactured cards to give all the POWS in Germany during World War II as Christmas presents. These cards, when soaked in water, revealed an escape route for POWs. The Nazis never knew • The Christmas wreath was originally hung as a symbol of Jesus. The holly represents his crown of thorns and the red berries the blood he shed • The three traditional colors of most Christmas decorations are red, green and gold. Red symbolizes the blood of Christ, green symbolized life and rebirth, and gold represents light, royalty and wealth • In Poland spiders are considered to be symbols of prosperity and goodness at Christmas. In fact, spiders and spider webs are often used as Christmas tree decorations. According to legend, a spider wove baby Jesus a blanket to keep him warm • Tinsel was invented in 1610 in Germany and was once made of real silver • The tradition of hanging stockings comes from a Dutch legend. A poor man had three daughters for whom he could not afford to provide a dowry. St. Nicholas dropped a bag of gold down his chimney and gold coins fell out and into the stockings drying by the fireplace. The daughters now had dowries and could be married, avoiding a life on the streets • Almost 28 sets of LEGO are sold every second during the Christmas season • The Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany was first held in 1570 and is one of Europe’s oldest Christmas markets. It is also the largest in Europe. Folks from all over the world visit it annually • ‘Jingle Bells’ – was the first song sung by astronauts Tom Stafford and Wally Schirra in space, on December 16, 1965 • The Statue of Liberty was gifted to the US by the French on Christmas day in 1886. It weighs 225 tons and thus you could consider it as the biggest Christmas gift in the world References: Wikepedia.com; factfile.org; whychistmas.com COWSMOPOLITAN Winter Edition 2017 121

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THE JUDGES OF THE 2017 WORLD DAIRY EXPO By: Katie Hunter, ON

With the feeling of fall in the air and crops beginning to get ready for harvest season, the time for our favourite fall championship shows is here. All of the hard work of the show season wraps up and comes together at the World Dairy Expo.

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From October 3rd to October 7th some of the best dairy cattle, dairy producers, fitters, leadspeople, judges and dairy industry enthusiasts RI-VAL-RE ELECTRA come together to experience the MAIN excitement that is(VG-86-2y) World Dairy Expo at 2-1, 294d: 31,063 – 4.1in–Madison, 1270 – 3.4 – 1058 (354-387-375) lbs. of nearly the Alliant Energy Center, Wisconsin. Last year crowds GLPIthan +3222 Conf. +13 attended this spectacular 75, 000 people from more 100 countries 10th Generation VG or Ex Uno Nady dairy event. This year the judges that get the honour of walking the coloured shavings to place the elite group of cattle that have made the trek to Madison, Wisconsin, from across the United States and Canada are: Allyn “Spud” Paulson - International Ayrshire Show, Keith Topp - International Brown Swiss Show, Chris Lahmers - International Guernsey Show, Adam Liddle – International Holstein Show, Lynn Harbough – International Junior Holstein Show, Mike Berry – International Jersey Show, Jack Lomeo Jr. – International Milking Shorthorn Show and Chad Ryan – International Red and White Show. Learn more about your World Dairy Expo judges, Mike Berry, Adam Liddle, Jack Lomeo Jr., and Keith Topp below.

Mike Berry – Albany, Oregon Judge of the International Jersey Show

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Mike grew up around 2-0, proj.: 28,197 – 3.9 – 1093 – 3.3 – 933 (316-328-325) lbs. Holsteins but many of GLPI his +3082 Conf. +10 10th Generation VG or Ex Uno Nady friends in the industry had Jerseys. His Dad managed a few different herds over the years and was a Holstein Classifier for nine years, so that gave him a great introduction to show animals. Growing up Mike was active in FFA and 4-H. Upon graduation from high school, Mike attended Michigan State University for a two-year Mike and his wife Kristin - photo supplied Dairy Management program.

Mike was a fitter for a long time and also was buying and selling animals. Mike breeds animals under the prefixANTON Robinhood and owns approximately STANTONS CLASSIC (VG-2y) 100 head of Holsteins and Jerseys and a few Brown Swiss. Most of Mike’s 2-0, 365d: 33,825 – 3.9 – 1334 – 3.3 – 1109 (330-354-339) lbs. animals are housed elsewhere but+3098 some are raised at home on his farm. GLPI 10th Generation VG or Ex Soup/Saturday

Over the years Mike has taken a string of cattle to World Dairy Expo and has worked with class winners in every breed. Mike and his wife Kristin have Offspring and embryo inquiries are welcome. been married for four years and are expecting a baby in January.

Adam Liddle –Argyle, New York Judge of the International Holstein Show Adam and his wife Nicole have three children, Anthony (23), Brock (21) and Hailee (16).

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Adam and his family farm under the prefix Liddleholme in Argyle, New York. They milk 58 cows in a tie stall barn, and have approximately 160 head. Their herd is made up of all Holsteins with the exception of a few Jerseys that their son Brock has. They work 200 acres of hay and corn. When Adam was in high school his father managed (l-r) Nicole, Adam, Hailee, Anthony & Brock Liddle - photo supplied Pamtom Farm. He got involved in going to big shows and working with great show cows by working with his Dad. In 1991, he went to work at Ridgedale Farm for five years. In 1999, they started their own operation. He had show cows and enjoyed showing and then his kids got involved in showing, it has now become their thing to do and he enjoys watching them!

Jack Lomeo Jr. – Sylvan Beach, New York Judge of the International Milking Shorthorn Show Jack is a Regional Dairy Advisor for the Northeast STANTONS SUPERSIRE EYB (VG-87) United States for Cogent 4-1, proj.: 30,648 – 4.5 Breeding International. He – 1362 – 3.3 – 1001 (291-349-299) lbs. GMLPI +3084 owns approximately 12th 40-45 VG or Ex in 13 Generations Elita head of cattle in partnership, housed elsewhere. Jack owns and breeds cattle under the prefix Purple Fever. Jack had his first introduction to registered cows through his father, who used to buy cows throughout Canada. His Dad would typically buy 1218 animals, truck them to the United States and then sell them one or two at a time to Jack Lomeo Jr. at Dutchess County Fair 2017 - photo supplied farmers as they needed a cow. Jack remembers one particular load of cattle his father bought and one heifer really stood out to him, they kept her and she was the first show cow STANTONS GAIN ELISE (NC) they had and went on to do great things for them. From then forward Jack 2-6, proj.: 29,511 – 4.4 – 1296 – 3.2 – 937 (325-384-324) lbs. bought and sold cows and GPA did aLPI number other careers within the dairy +3043 of Conf. +10 industry. Through his different careers he fell in love small dairies and From 12 of 13 Generations VG or Exwith Elitas show cows, and he loves to be out at a farm or a sale and find a baby calf in a hutch to buy and develop to go on and do great things. Jack mostly owns Holsteins and Jerseys and has owned many Milking Shorthorns as well, and says that a good one is a good one, regardless of the breed. Jack is extremely grateful for people in the business, his mentors and associates and friends along the way and is so happy they gave him the honour to judge their animals. Your inquiries are always welcome.

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