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Volume 7 • Issue 3 Fall 2021 The Michigan Dairy Cattle News is the official publication of the Michigan Holstein-Friesian Association, Inc. and the Michigan Jersey Cattle Club. Melissa Hart, Editor cell: 517-398-1957 email: farm.writer@hotmail.com 4520 Holcomb Rd., North Adams, MI 49262 Erin Robinstine, Ad & Layout Artist cell: 517-398-7722 email: erin.robinstine@gmail.com 3854 S. KY Route 321, Hagerhill, KY 41222
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reen Meadow Farms took both Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor banners at the All-Michigan Show. Shown here in front of the historic Grange Hall on the Hillsdale County Fairgrounds, it’s a fitting backdrop for the farm that will celebrate 100 years in 2022! Michigan Holstein Association is looking forward to celebrating with the Green family on this major milestone as one of Michigan agriculture’s greatest assets. The Green Meadow Show crew from left: Ron Long, Taegan Long, Craig Green, Ike Hunt, Darcie Green, Gary Cherrier.
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table of contents From the Holstein President’s Pen........................................................................ 4 Michigan Junior Holstein News............................................................................ 5 Notes From the Field.............................................................................................. 6 Upper Peninsula Dairy Breeds Success Through Adversity, Diversity............. 8 Fitness Fuels Farming Passion for Zondlak....................................................... 10 From the Jersey Desk............................................................................................ 11 Michigan Red & White Summer Show Results................................................. 13 All-Michigan Summer Show Results.................................................................. 14 All-Michigan Show List of Sponsors.................................................................. 15 Michigan Brown Swiss Show Results.................................................................. 16 Michigan Guernsey Show Results....................................................................... 16 Michigan Milking Shorthorn & Ayrshire Show Results................................... 16 Michigan Jersey Cattle CLub State Show Results.............................................. 17 MJCC Futurity Nomination Form...................................................................... 18 Great Lakes Holstein Futurity #39 Rules............................................................ 19 Great Lakes Holstein Futurity Form................................................................... 20 One More Thing.................................................................................................... 22 Calendar of Events................................................................................................ 22 Advertiser Index.................................................................................................... 22 5 Michigan Dairy Cattle News
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From the President’s Pen
Michigan Holstein Association Hi All, I hope this finds everyone well, with crops planted and either finished with 1st cutting hay or getting rolling with it. To me this spring has seemed chilly, but who knows what Mother Nature has in store for us this summer! I would like to thank the Show Committee for the great job they did in planning and putting on the Great Lakes All-Breeds Spring Show. Our numbers may have been down a bit this year, but I think the quality spoke for itself! Great Job to our exhibitors and breeders. I look forward to seeing what they have in store for our ALL-MICHIGAN Show in July! Our Sale Committee and Sale Manager, Randy Lettinga, also deserve a pat on the back. Many of you know its hard to sell animals in a depressed market, but I think all said and done, it proves quality animals demand decent prices even in depressed markets. The sale sold 37 actual live lots with an average of just of $1400. The sale had 4 lots over $2,000. The high seller was a December Brown Swiss calf consigned by Blessing Farms and Brian Garrison, of Indiana. She sold for $3,900 to Lynn DeForest. Second High Seller was consigned by Moo-Ville, the Westendorp family of Nashville, she sold for $3100.
happening in 2020 and finally attending one in 2021, it was gratifying. It was great so see everyone and catch up on the “what’s what” in Michigan. Hope to see everyone in July! Until then…
Brent
Brent Moyer President, Michigan Holstein Association 989-553-4333 • bren_haven@yahoo.com
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I hope to see many of you at our All-Michigan Show in July so that we can catch up. I can say for myself with not many shows
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Michigan Junior Holstein News
From Your President
What a great summer it was to be a Junior Holstein member in Michigan! Before we dive into the fun of fall, let’s look back on everything that we accomplished this summer. We sent a group of juniors to the National Holstein Convention in Pennsylvania. Juniors were dominating the show ring at the All-Michigan Show and the Michigan Dairy Youth Show. Thanks to the different groups of individuals we were able to see youth in the state competing in judging, quiz bowl, and management contests for the first time since 2019! Michigan was represented by a strong group of juniors who attended the National Holstein Convention. While having fun they knew how to get down to business and compete, our Junior Dairy Bowl team placed in the top six overall, this team consisted of; Max Hughes, Abby Redman, Cash McCauley, and Olivia Black. Miriam Cook competed in the public speaking contest and took home third place with her speech, “Diversification Amidst Adversity.” Finally, Miriam Cook joined the National Junior Advisory Committee alongside one of our MJHA advisors, Tera Baker. The 2021 All-Michigan dairy show was dominated by junior participants across all breeds. The quality exhibited by juniors at this show was outstanding and everyone should be very proud of what was exhibited--congratulations to all who participated.
Fox, treasurer; Ian Black, Keagan Long, Abby Redman, Max Hughes, Olivia Black, and Ross Kelsey, atlarge members. Now that summer is coming to an end, the board is hard at work planning our fifth annual Holiday Cheese Sale! Keep an eye on our Facebook page for information about our options this year. The last day to order is November 26, 2021, the day after Thanksgiving! Good luck to all who will be participating at shows this fall! Thank you for your time,
Anna Moser President MJHA
The 2021 Michigan Dairy Youth Show was another big success for youth across the state. The dairy industry was represented well at the Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-abration. Anna Moser had the Supreme Champion Cow , the Supreme Champion Heifer was exhibited by Irene Nielsen, and Supreme Showman was Paige Remenar. We would like to extend a thank you to the groups and individuals who took it upon themselves to plan and host the state judging, quiz bowl, and management contests. Without your dedication to the dairy youth in Michigan we would not be able to succeed, thank you! Finally, this summer we held our annual meeting, at this meeting we voted for new board members and officer positions. New to our board of directors are Max Hughes and Ross Kelsey. Our board members are as follows: Anna Moser, president; Miriam Cook, vice president; Adalee Thelen, secretary; Emma
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Notes From the Field
Max & Mandi’s Memo Western Kentucky University SmartHolstein Lab Will Lead the Future of Dairy Research and Analytics
The creation of the Western Kentucky University (WKU) SmartHolstein Lab was announced during Holstein Association USA’s Annual Meeting on June 24th, 2021, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The WKU SmartHolstein Lab is a strategic, synergistic partnership between Holstein Association USA and Western Kentucky University, designed to be a research, development, and demonstration center for the dairy industry. The mission of the WKU SmartHolstein Lab is to lead Holstein and dairy advancements through research, development, and outreach in technologies, analytics, and genetics. The work done at the WKU SmartHolstein Lab will help guide members and the entire dairy community on how technology and data may benefit their individual herds. It also provides one-of-a-kind learning opportunities for students. Dr. Jeffrey Bewley, Holstein Association USA Analytics and Innovation Scientist, shared details about the project during the Annual Meeting. In his role, Dr. Bewley serves as a scientific and educational lead for Holstein Association research and development projects focused on technology and analytics innovations. Dr. Bewley will also serve as a resource to members as they explore their dairy technology and data needs. The WKU herd is designed to milk 50 Registered Holsteins with associated replacements at the WKU Agriculture Research and Education Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The long-term goal is to develop a 100% A2, polled herd of cows in the top 20% of the breed for TPI with additional emphasis on health, reproduction, and fitness traits. The SmartHolstein Lab has been established as an easy-toaccess demonstration and development farm to explore new technologies designed to collect novel phenotypic traits including wearable or indwelling sensors and milk-based biomarkers. A major emphasis will be placed on practical use of data for on-farm decision making. Inclusion of data into AgriTech Analytics (a DHI dairy records processing center owned by Holstein Association) will also be explored. Collaborations and partnerships with established and startup
dairy technology and data providers are also an important and essential part of the project. The WKU SmartHolstein Lab is a place where partners can come to explore new opportunities with an experienced team of dairy analytics leaders. Industry partnerships may come in the form of donation of expertise, technologies, or graduate student stipends. Mutually beneficial collaborations with other university faculty members, international visitors and scientists, and non-profits are also welcome. Send a Holstein to College To increase the genetic potential of the herd at the WKU SmartHolstein Lab, Holstein Association USA members are invited to donate Registered Holstein animals or embryos through the Send a Holstein to College program. This is a great way for members to help lead the way in the future of Holstein research! To be considered for the herd, animals must be under three years of age, genomic tested, and free of haplotypes impacting fertility. Additional genetic is as follows: cows >2500 TPI®, heifers >2600 TPI®, female sexed embryo Parent Average >2700 TPI®. Those who donate animals will receive permanent on-site recognition, recognition on the SmartHolstein website, and a picture of their cow fully decked out with the latest sensors. The donation is tax deductible. Donors can also follow the research their cow is involved in on social media and are welcome to visit anytime to see the latest technology. To nominate an animal for the program or learn more, download the form at www.smartholstein.com. Animal nominations are due by December 1, 2021. Central collection points will be determined for the animals for transportation, and animals should arrive by December 31, 2021. If you need any help registering animals or questions about any of the HAUSA products or services, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Max & Mandi Max Dunseth Regional Sales Representative - HAUSA 269-251-0232 • mdunseth@holstein.com Mandi Kipp Regional Sales Representative - HAUSA Upper Peninsula of Michigan 920-530-5023 • mkipp@holstein.com
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Buell’s Bovines had a great day at the 2021 Michigan State Fair. Stoney started the show by winning supreme dairy showman, and JX Buells Bovine Latte {5} ended the day by winning supreme champion cow of the junior and open shows. Other open show highlights: JX Buells Disco Tito {6}, first place Jersey spring calf, junior champion; JX Buells Chrome Carmelized {5}, first place Jersey fall calf, reserve junior champion; JX Buells Carmel {4}, first place Jersey aged cow, reserve senior and reserve grand champion; Buells Crisp Champagne-ET, first place Holstein spring calf, junior champion Redcarpet Doorman Ms SDiplo, first place Holstein winter calf, reserve junior champion; Buell’s Bovines also took home many accolades from the Michigan Jersey Summer Show, including Premier Breeder and Exhibitor, reserve grand champion and reserve junior champion.
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Upper Peninsula Dairy Breeds Success Through Adversity, Diversity By Bev Berens
The fourth generation of DeVooght farmers in the making, enjoying ife at the fair. (photo provided) It’s a 15-mile drive to work a field, spread manure or check growing crops that’s the reality of farming near Marquette, Mich., for the DeVooght family. “There just isn’t a lot of good land nearby - a lot of it is wooded, and being so close to Marquette, a lot of it is developed,” said Olivia DeVooght, herd manager for the farm. The family opted to diversify their dairy operation so all five member families could make a living from their Upper Peninsula (UP) farm. Along with milking 65 cows on two robots, the DeVooghts farm more than 1,500 acres of crops, hay, maple syrup, produce, beef, pork, lamb and pull-
ing horses. In 2017, the family purchased a nearby gas station, growing it into a hub for selling their farm-grown produce, meat, hay and straw and feed, and as an outlet for other market gardeners in the area who provide seasonal produce for sale. “The gas station literally created two full-time positions for my younger sister Emily, who runs the station, and my brother Charles, who sells a lot of meat and produce,” said Olivia. The location about 10 miles outside the popular tourist town on Highway 41 sees plenty of traffic. “We keep gas as cheap as possible and draw people in for the produce and other products.” Olivia and her brother, Owen, are both full-time with cows and crops; their parents, Bill and Mary, are everywhere as needed. The milking herd is about 20 percent registered Holsteins, most of which belong to Olivia - including her first registered female she purchased from Hardy’s Holsteins, now a 15-year-old cow enjoying retirement while carrying yet another calf in a 10-acre pasture at her and husband Craig Maraccini’s home. “Most of my registered animals go back to her in some way,” Olivia said. The DeVooght siblings pause in front of their General Store and Farm/Feed supplies/gas station during one of the busiest holiday weekends of the summer. Pictured from left are Owen, Olivia, Emily, Charles and his wife Miriam, along with their two children Nash and Ali.
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In 2019, the family was milking 120140 cows when the freestall barn collapsed from snow load. Fourteen feet of snow fell that winter, and the DeVooght family spent 21 consecutive days shoveling snow from the barn roof in February - unfortunately, in vain. The cows were distributed to farms in Menominee County where they were milked for six months by other dairy farmers. The robots were left exposed for the rest of the winter and would later need refurbishing.
land was entirely wooded, and the couple cleared half the property with horses. The bought a sawmill to cut the wood and built the dairy barn with their own lumber. They began milking just six cows and shipped the first load in 1989.
to call and request someone to stop,” Olivia said. They have used several Hardy’s Holsteins bulls, including a red-and-white son of Elmwood, and a Jasper son. Owen recently learned to A.I. and did his first insemination using a Select Sires bull.
“We had to decide to either keep milking, further diversify or whatever,” Olivia said.
Bill personally prefers cross-breeding cattle to obtain a smaller-framed, hardier cow, using Jersey and Ayrshire sires. Producing a cow that eats less, breeds back quickly and has a long productive life opens opportunity for selling extra heifers.
The farm runs newer equipment, as parts are three or more hours away in Wisconsin or downstate Michigan. Emergency service calls result in excessive downtime, which can’t be lost during the area’s short growing season.
“We don’t push our cows, and feed for about 65 pounds of production,” Olivia said. “Most of our cows are in their seventh through ninth lactations and still going strong.”
Olivia and Craig, who is a millwright, have a 16-month-old daughter, Hazel, who represents the fourth generation of this family of UP farmers.
They decided to continue with the dairy but downsize, retaining their best 50 females and 20 springers. As the nearest farm to Jilbert Dairy, the UP’s only major milk bottler, it was advantageous for everyone to rebuild. The freestall barn was rebuilt, and the robots were both moved into a space with in-floor heat and other preventative measures to keep the equipment working as best possible through severe cold, yet not discourage cow entry to the robots. Bill and Mary DeVooght purchased their first 80 acres in the late 1980s. The
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The family could choose to feed for higher production, but every decision must be made according to resource availability. There is a large-animal vet locally, but no one who treats dairy cattle. “Basically, we have no vet to turn to for emergencies. If I need a vet, I have to trailer the animal a couple hours away,” she said. “The cows really need to be self-sufficient.” Bulls are used over artificial insemination because no stud services make regular route stops to the area. “We actually have
Bill and Mary shortly after purchasing their first 80 acres. The circled birch remains at the center of the farm today. (photo provided)
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FITNESS FUELS By Bev Berens
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Cows milked, milkhouse cleaned, calves fed, kids off to school … and it’s only 9:30 a.m. Most people would count that as a workout and check “exercise” off their list for the day. Britney Zondlak sees the picture a little differently. Instead of counting the physical labor of farming as the workout, she teaches others to incorporate exercise and healthy habits into everyday life so they can continue the lifestyle they love, especially when it comes to farming.
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about fitness, with a little bit of agriculture education thrown into the mix. It has grown into a platform where she coaches women on ways to implement fitness into the everyday routine. She has created fitness coursework, serves as a personal coach and trainer and is a public speaker and podcast guest.
Her fitness coaching programs aren’t intended to help reach lofty goals like running marathons or setting world records, but rather to gain fitness to enable people, especially women, to accomplish all their other life goals. “I know that sounds cliché, but being fit is helping me do what you love now,” Zondlak said.
“As I got older,I realized that the only way to do what I want... is by taking care of myself so I can lead the healthy lifestyle that allows me to do more.”
Her heart is entirely in agriculture, and she wears a lot of different farm hats these days. As an employee of 20 years at Star Summit Farms (yes, she started quite young) she is equally comfortable in the parlor, on a tractor, in the office or cow-side at the farm. She is also cultivating her creative and entrepreneurial agricultural talents with a four-acre pumpkin patch in addition to a flower farm.
Zondlak is better known on her website as Ms. Fit Farmer, which she began as a creative online outlet to share her passion
“As I got older, I realized that the only way I can do what I want - which is all these things - is by taking care of myself so I can lead the healthy lifestyle that allows me to do more. I don’t want to do less,” she said. “Sometimes as women, we get into the mindset of choosing what we want to do, and de-
cide we can’t do it all, but for me, I want to do it all, and health is at the center of it.” Ms. Fit Farmer snowballed into something unexpected, thanks in part to invitations from companies like Monsanto that invited a few ag influencers like Zondlak for an educational trip to learn about the company’s products, services, technology and philosophy. All the young women invited were involved in both agriculture and fitness, and have strong follower bases through blogs, websites and social media. Zondlak was able to share about Monsanto and their products to her circles, exposing people to accurate agricultural information. In turn, Monsanto shared each influencer’s story, exposing them to a larger audience. “Having good partnerships makes a difference and helps us all educate a wider audience,” she said. Instagram is her favorite social media platform for quick tips, information and a lead to her blog. However, she prefers the more detailed format of her blog and website where she can dive deeper into a topic and really spend some time exploring, educating and helping people sort out a mindset on physical wellbeing. “My whole goal is to teach busy women that fitness can be at the center of a life, to use fitness as a way to build a healthy lifestyle so you can have the energy to build a life that you love.”
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You can read more from Ms. Fit Farmer herself online at https://msfitfarmer.com.
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“Sometimes as women, we get into the mindset of choosing what we want to do, and decide we can’t do it all, but for me, I want to do it all, and health is at the center of it.”
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From the Jersey Desk
Michigan Jersey Cattle Club I recently was on a tour... okay, it was a brewery tour. But one thing caught my attention during that tour and it wasn’t the beer. It was simply how the tour guides talked about the company and the products that they make. You could hear the pride in their voice as they referred to everything using “we” or “our”. As they told the story of the founding years, I struggled to decipher if they were the owners or simply employees that love what they do. It made me think, as we look around our farms do our employees convey pride in our farm with everyone they meet and everything they do. Do WE, the owners, exhibit true pride? It’s easy this time of year to be immersed in the mundane daily chores, 4th cutting hay, chopping silage, fall harvest…the days seem long and we are just focused on getting through the moment. Pride is one of the things that makes going to and participating in cow shows so much fun. We get a chance to escape from the monotony and showcase our farm and cattle that we’ve worked so hard to develop. And this summer, if you got a minute to watch the All-Michigan Jersey show you couldn’t help but notice the pride, especially from our young show-men and -women. The next generation was well represented during our show and took home many of the All-Michigan Jersey banners. For me, I enjoy passing that passion on to the next generations and watch the pride as they walk out of the ring with their ribbons and banners.
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As Michigan Jersey breeders, how are we creating opportunities for our next generation to have that prideful moment especially at the end of a jersey halter? How can the Michigan Jersey Cattle Club help with this mission to ignite the next generation? It’s our job as owners and breeders to help create that pride whether it’s on the farm, at shows, or for the next generation. So this fall, as you’re immersed in every day chaos, take pride in what you’re doing and empower your employees to feel and show the same pride. If you’re visiting any of the national shows, admire not only the cows but the pride that the exhibitors have taken in their stalls and farm displays. If you’re exhibiting cattle on the national circuit, best of luck and be sure to let your pride shine brightly.
Beth Rupprecht President MJCC 989-640-6913
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SHOW RESULTS
Michigan Red & White Summer Show • July 16, 2021 • Hillsdale, Michigan • Judge: Laurie Winkelman, Wisconsin Grand Champion JR & Open: Winterfield Def Buddy-Red, Irene Nielsen Reserve Grand Champion & Senior Champion JR & Open: Esquerita Lotis Taters-Red, Quinn & Sierra Watts Intermediate Champion Jr & Open: Winterfield Def Buddy-Red, Irene Nielsen Reserve Intermediate Champion – Open: Green Meadow Gld Day-Red-TW, Green Meadow Farms, Inc. Reserve Intermediate Champion – JR: OLR Rocky Road-PRed, Abigail Lehman Junior Champion – JR and Open: MS Kingstreet Rock N RollRed, Gerbert & Rupprecht Reserve Junior Champion JR and Open: BlackNCherry W Aleda-Red-ET, Moser & VanHaitsma Honorable Mention JR and Open: Zielland Artisan ZestRed, Abigail Lehman Spring Calf 1. MS Kingstreet Rock N Roll-Red, Gerbert & Rypprecht Fall Calf 1. Zielland Artisan Zest-Red, Abigail Lehman Winter Yearling 1. BlackNCherry W Aleda-Red-ET, Moser & VanHaitsma Fall Yearling 1. OLR DB Diamond Star-Red, Rebecca Lehman Dry Cow 1. OLR Hangover Rebel Star-Red, Rebecca Lehman 2. OLR Junior Caramel Apple-Red, Abigail Lehman Junior 3-Yr-Old 1. Winterfield Def Buddy-Red, Irene Nielsen 2. OLR Rocky Road-P-Red, Abigail Lehman
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Senior 3-Yr-Old 1. Green Meadow Gld Day-Red-TW, Green Meadow Farms, Inc. 5-Yr-Old 1. Esquerita Lotis Taters-Red, Quinn & Sierra Watts
Dam Daughter 1. Rebecca Lehman 2. Abigail Lehman
Grand Champions from left: Allison Schafer, Caleb Whitamore with Reserve Grand Champion, Irene Nielson with Grand Champion, Judge Laurie Winkelman
Junior Champions from left: Honorable Mention with Rebecca Lehman, Anna Moser with Reserve Junior Champion, Cassie Gebert with Junior Champion, Laurie Winkelman.
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All-Michigan Summer Show • July 16, 2021 • Hillsdale, Michigan • Judge: Laurie Winkelman, Wisconsin Premier Breeder and Exhibitor: Green Meadow Farms Premier Breeder and Exhibitor Junior Show: Anna Moser Outstanding Youth Exhibitor: Irene Nielson Supreme Champion Cow: Class-L Doorman Bailey, Anna Moser OPEN SHOW Grand Champion: Class-L Doorman Bailey, Anna Moser Reserve Grand Champion: SunQuest So Damn Good, SunQuest & VanHaitsma Senior Champion: Class-L Doorman Bailey, Anna Moser Intermediate Champion: SunQuest So Damn Good, SunQuest & VanHaitsma Junior Champion: Miss Warrior’s Heart RC, Irene Nielsen JUNIOR SHOW Grand Champion: Class-L Doorman Bailey, Anna Moser Reserve Grand Champion: Class-L Wildfire-ET, Anna Moser Senior Champion: Class-L Doorman Bailey, Anna Moser Intermediate Champion: Class-L Wildfire-ET, Anna Moser Junior Champion: Miss Warrior’s Heart RC, Irene Nielsen Spring Heifer Calf 1. Ms KingStreet RockNRoll-Red, Gebert & Rupprecht 2. Buells Crisp Champagne-ET, Skylar Buell 3. Minsu Seeger 1632, T&H Dairy 4. Buells Crsip Chardonnay-ET, Skylar Buell 5. Langvale Solario, Ryan Berens
Winter Heifer Calf 1. Class-A Baby Doll, Anna Moser 2. Class-L Storm Whisper, Anna Moser 3. Posey-Creek Awe Mistletoe, Andi Dillon 4. Million-Heir Romantic-ET, BSP & Bennett 5. Meyervilla Warrier Barb-Red, Ryan Berens Fall Heifer Calf 1. Miss Warrior’s Heart RC, Irene Nielsen 2. King-Street Master Grace, Gebert & Rupprecht 3. Rat-Rink Unstop Juice Wrld, Kelly Raterink 4. Class-A Storm Surge, Anna Moser 5. Buells Duke Quarantina, Skylar & Stoney Buell Summer Yearling 1. Tonic Undeni Sadie Rae, Reed & Meade Raterink 2. Class-A Mistress, Anna Moser 3. OPRide Master Bella, Ryan Berens 4. Rat-Nic Got NO Abs, Allison Schafer Spring Yearling 1. Minsu Undenied Sprung, T&H Dairy 2. Class-a Hypnotic Jazmine, Anna Moser Winter Yearling 1. Blackncherry W Aleda-Red-ET, VanHaitsma, Moser 2. Long-Haven Tatoo Trish, Grant Long Fall Yearling 1. Alla-Valley Di Happy, Irene Nielsen 2. OLR DB Diamond Star-Red, Rebecca Lehman Dry Cow 1. O-L-R AC Southern Star RC, Rebecca Lehman
2. SunQuest So Damn Good, SunQuest & VanHaitsma Junior Two-Year-Old Cow 1. Class-E Brokaw Brandy, Anna Moser Senior Two-Year-Old Cow 1. Class-L Wildfire-ET, Anna Moser Junior Three-Year-Old Cow 1. Winterfield Def Buddy-Red, Irene Nielsen 2. A.L.H KNGDC Charmed LIfe-ET, Ryan Berens 3. Green Meadow Kiki-ET 86842, Green Meadow Farms, Inc Senior Three-Year-Old Cow 1. King Street DBack Riptide, King Street Holsteins 2. Green Meadow Kimba-ET, Green Meadow Farms, Inc 3. Green Meadow Gld Day-Red-TW, Green Meadow Farms, Inc Four-Year-Old Cow 1. Green Meadow Korie-ET, Green Meadow Farms, Inc Five-Year-Old Cow 1. Class-L Doorman Bailey, Anna Moser 2. Esquerita Lotis Taters-Red, Sierra & Quinn Watts 3. Green Meadow CEO Barbie, Green Meadow Farms, Inc 4. Briccows Chelios Fruitpunch, Glenn Berens Aged Cow 1. Starward Atwood Holly-ET, BS Partners & Sneller 2. Elder-Creek McCut Lana, Caleb Whittemore 3. Berensvale Gold Diamond, Ryan Berens 125,000lb Cow 1. Green Meadow Corey Lacey, Green Meadow Farms, Inc Produce of Dam 1. Rebecca Lehman
Grand Champions from left: Judge Laurie Winkelman, Anna Moser with Grand Champion, Tucker VanHaitsma with Reserve Grand, Max Dunseth.
Intermediate Champions from left: Cassie Gebert with Honorable Mention, Anna Moser with Reserve Intermediate Champion, Tucker VanHaitsma with Intermediate Champion, Judge Laurie Winkelman.
Junior Champions Open Show from left: Kelly Raterink with Honorable Mention, Cassie Gebert with Reserve, Charlotte Rupprecht, Irene Nielson with Junior Champion, Judge Laurie Winkelman.
Intermediate Champions Junior Show from left: Judge Laurie Winkelman, Anna Moser with Intermediate Champion, Irene Nielson with Reserve Intermediate Champion, Allison Schafer.
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Supreme Champion Cow: Class-L Doorman Bailey, Anna Moser with judge Laurie Winkelman.
The Great Lakes Futurity winner was SunQuest So Damn Good exhibited by SunQuest Holsteins. She was also named Reserve Grand Champion.
The Supreme Heifer was the Holstein Junior Champion, Miss Warrior’s Heart RC exhibited by Irene Nielsen.
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SHOW RESULTS
Michigan Brown Swiss Show • July 16, 2021 • Hillsdale, Michigan • Judge: Laurie Winkelman, Wisconsin OPEN SHOW Junior Champion & Grand Champion Posey-Creek Tallahassee, Andi Dillon, North Adams, MI Reserve Junior Champion & Res. Grand Champion - Brook Hollow Hula Hottie-ET, G. Bush & L Wells, Munger, MI Honorable Mention - Posey-Creek Bizmark, Andi Dillon, North Adams, MI
Open Show Champions from left: Judge Laurie Winkelman, Andi Dillon with Junior Champion, Lauren Siver with Reserve Junior Champion
JUNIOR SHOW Junior &Grand Champion - Posey-Creek Tallahassee, Andi Dillon, North Adams, MI Reserve Junior Champion & Res. Grand Champion - PoseyCreek Bizmark, Andi Dillon, North Adams, MI Honorable Mention - Blessings Garbo W Party-ETV, Caleb Whittemore, Leslie, MI Winter Calf 1. Blessings Garbo W Party-ETV, Caleb Whittemore, Leslie, MI Fall Calf 1. Posey-Creek Tallahassee, Andi Dillon, North Adams, MI Summer Yearling 1. Brook Hollow Hula Hottie-ET, G. Bush & L Wells, Munger, MI Winter Yearling 1. Posey-Creek Bizmark, Andi Dillon, North Adams, MI Fall Yearling 1. Deforest Brookings Pecan, Caleb Whittemore, Leslie, MI
Junior Show Champions from left: Judge Laurie Winkelman, Andi Dillon with Junior Champion, Lila Howell with Reserve Junior Champion.
SHOW RESULTS
Michigan Guernsey Show • July 16, 2021 • Hillsdale, Michigan • Judge: Laurie Winkelman, Wisconsin Grand Champion - GR-Peep Creek Atlantic Stella, Ryan Berens, Shelbyville, MI Junior Champion & Res. Grand Champion - Bok Indigo Tabby Tillie, Darlene Moser, Pleasant Lake, IN Reserve Junior Champion - Springhill Lonestar Comet-ETV, Darlene Moser, Pleasant Lake, IN Spring Calf 1. Sniders HP GG Alist, Darlene Moser, Pleasant Lake, IN Winter Calf 1. Bok Indigo Tabby Tillie, Darlene Moser, Pleasant Lake, IN Fall Calf 1. Springhill Lonestar Comet-ETV, Darlene Moser, Pleasant Lake, IN Fall Yearling 1. Sniders HP GG Aberdeen-ETV, Darlene Moser, Pleasant Lake, IN 4-Yr-Old 1. GR-Peep Creek Atlantic Stella, Ryan Berens, Shelbyville, MI
2021 Michigan Milking Shorthorn Show Grand Champion & 1st 4-YrOld – DF Clancys Sweet Lu exhibited by Adam Shafer, Corunna, MI. From left: Judge Laurie Winkelman, Adam Shafer, Rebecca Lehman, Madelyn Bennett.
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Grand Champions from left: Darlene Moser with Reserve Grand, Ryan Berens with Grand Champion, Judge Laurie Winkelman.
2021 Michigan Ayrshire Show Grand Champion-Junior Champion of the Michigan Ayrshire Show – 1st Spring Calf – AHS Reagan Anastasia exhibited by Allison Schafer, Westphalia, MI. From left: Judge Laurie Winkelman, Allison Schafer, Madelyn Bennett, Rebecca Lehman, Abigail Lehman.
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2021 Michigan Jersey Cattle Club State Show • July 16, 2021 • Hillsdale, Michigan • Judge: Laurie Winkelman, Wisconsin Premier Breeder and Exhibitor: Buell’s Bovines OPEN SHOW Grand Champion: Vitality Energizer Bunny, Bush & Wells Reserve Grand Champion: Top Notch Barnabas Ryn, Thistle Dew Jerseys Senior Champion: Top Notch Barnabas Ryn, Thistle Dew Jerseys Reserve Senior Champion: JX Buells Bovine Triumph Latte, Skylar & Stoney Buell Intermediate Champion: Vitality Energizer Bunny, Bush & Wells Reserve Intermediate Champion: JX Buells Nitro Carmel Apple, Skylar & Stoney Buell Junior Champion: Thistle Dew Engineer Kaptivate, Gerbert & Rupprecht Reserve Junior Champion: Blackview VIP, Quinn Watts Honorable Mention: JX Buells Chrome Carmelized, Skylar & Stoney Buell JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS Grand Champion: Morchar Colton Quiet Riot, Kieran Hartnagle Reserve Grand Champion & Senior Champion: TJ Classic Success Bree, Alex Haws Reserve Senior Champion: Maelynn Minister Lucky, Abigail Lehman Intermediate Champion: Morchar Colton Quiet Riot, Keiran Hartnagle Reserve Intermediate Champion: Brenhaven Victorious Lady, Madelyn Bennett Junior Champion: Thistle Dew Engineer Kaptivate, Gerbert & Rupprecht
Reserve Junior Champion: Blackview VIP, Quinn Watts Honorable Mention: Miss MDL Ladybug, Madelyn Bennett Spring Heifer Calf 1. Thistle Dew Swagger Fantasy, Gerbert & Rupprecht 2. JX Buells Disco Tito, Skylar & Stoney Buell 3. JX Pro-Hart Winston Fiesta, Rebecca Lehman Winter Heifer Calf 1. Blackview VIP, Quinn Watts 2. Miss MDL Ladybug, Madelyn Bennett. 3. Haws FF VIP Beverly, Isaac Haws 4. Hass-Acres VIP Montra, Ryan Berens Fall Heifer Calf 1. JX Buells Chrome Carmelized, Skylar & Stoney Buell 2. Pro-Hart Craze VIP, Abigail Lehman Summer Yearling 1. Thistle Dew Engineer Kaptivate, Gerbert & Rupprecht 2. TJ Classic Rockstar Covid of JFF, Alex Haws 3. Shady Shadows Starshine, Adam Shafer Spring Yearling 1. Posey-Creek Colton Pandora, Andi Dillon 2. Kullcrest View Vienna of BSP-ET, BSP Fall Yearling 1. Woodruffs Colton Vavavoom, Isaac Haws Junior Two-Year-Old Cow 1. JX Buells Nitro Carmel Apple, Skylar & Stoney Buell 2. Morchar Colton Quiet Riot, Keiran Hartnagle Senior Two-Year-Old Cow
1. Vitality Energizer Bunny, Bush & Wells 2. Brenhaven Victorious Lady, Madelyn Bennett 3. Merlin Zoe of HFH Four-Year-Old Cow 1. Top Notch Barnabas Ryn, Thistle Dew Jerseys 2. JX Buells Bovine Triumph Latte, Skylar & Stoney Buell 3. TJ Classic Success Bree, Alex Haws 4. JK Shady Shadows Sharlotte, Adam Shafer Five-Year-Old Cow 1. Maelynn Minister Lucky, Abigail Lehman Produce of Dam 1. Adam Shafer
Senior Champions from left: Rebecca Lehman with Honorable Mention, Skylar Buell with Reserve Senior Champion, Cassie Gebert with Senior Champion, Judge Laurie Winkelman.
Grand Champions Open Show from left: Allison Schafer, Cassie Gebert with Reserve Grand Champion, George Bush with Grand Champion, Judge Laurie Winkelman.
Intermediate Champions Junior Show from left: Judge Laurie Winkelman, Irene Nielson with Intermediate Champion, Madelyn Bennett with Reserve Intermediate Champion, Allison Schafer.
Junior Champions Open Show from left:Skylar Buell with Honorable Mention, Irene Nielson with Reserve Junior Champion, Cassie Gebert with Junior Champion, Judge Laurie Winkelman.
Junior Champions Junior Show from left: Madelyn Bennett with Honorable Mention, Irene Neilson with Reserve Junior Champion, Cassie Gebert with Junior Champion, Charlotte Rupprecht, Judge Laurie Winkelman.
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MJCC Futurity Nomination Form For Futurity Year _________
*NEW* Payment Schedule – $20 with calf nomination due by November 15, 2021 $10 at Futurity Nominate at 1 year of Age $75 at 2 years of age $100 Must be a MJCC member in good standing to exhibit in Futurity
Name of Animal ______________________________ Registration # ___________________ Tattoo Left Ear _______ Right Ear ________ Date of Birth _________________ Sire: _______________________________________ Registration # ____________________ Dam: ______________________________________ Registration # ____________________ Name & Address of Owner ____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ **************************************************************************** Name of Animal ______________________________ Registration # ___________________ Tattoo Left Ear _______ Right Ear ________ Date of Birth _________________ Sire: _______________________________________ Registration # ____________________ Dam: ______________________________________ Registration # ____________________ Name & Address of Owner ____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ **************************************************************************** Name of Animal ______________________________ Registration # ___________________ Tattoo Left Ear _______ Right Ear ________ Date of Birth _________________ Sire: _______________________________________ Registration # ____________________ Dam: ______________________________________ Registration # ____________________ Name & Address of Owner ____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ **************************************************************************** Name of Animal ______________________________ Registration # ___________________ Tattoo Left Ear _______ Right Ear ________ Date of Birth _________________ Sire: _______________________________________ Registration # ____________________ Dam: ______________________________________ Registration # ____________________ Name & Address of Owner ____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Mail Payment to Michigan Jersey Cattle Club: Suzanne Tuttila, 850 Davenport Dr., Waxahachie, TX 75167 PH: 517-490-7736 Email: Michholstein1@gmail.com
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PURPOSE: The Michigan Holstein Association instigates this Futurity to stimulate interest in the breeding and exhibiting of Registered Holsteins in Michigan. The very nature of the Futurity recognizes the accomplishments of the small and large breeder, the FFA and 4-H youth, and is open to any Michigan Holstein Association member. PROCEDURES: The first nomination must be made by the owner of the calf at birth. Four nominations are required for each animal that competes. All nominations are the responsibility of the owner. Dates, fees and rules will be followed to the letter. Monies received from the four nominations, plus donations, less the advertising and bookkeeping costs, shall make up the total purse of the Futurity. All monies shall be paid out in each Futurity. ELIGIBILITY: Any Registered Holstein female, bred by a Michigan breeder and owned by a Michigan Holstein Association member whose birth date falls between September 1, 2020 and August 31, 2021 is eligible for the Great Lakes State Holstein Futurity #39. For first nominations, an animal may have papers pending; however, on succeeding nominations registration numbers must be available. FEES: Entries must be postmarked on or before and paid by these dates 1st payment of $2.50 with nomination shall be paid by November 15, 2021 Late entry of $2.50 plus $2.50 late entry fee with nomination shall be paid by April 15, 2022. 2nd payment of $5.00 with nomination shall be paid by April 15, 2022 3rd payment of $7.50 with nomination shall be paid by April 15, 2023 Final payment of $10.00 with nomination shall be paid by April 15, 2024 PURSE: The purse in this event shall consist of all monies received by the Great Lakes State Holstein Futurity as nomination fees, subsequent payments and contributions, less actual expenses incurred in its promotion and management. All Futurity monies shall be kept in a separate Futurity Fund and used only for Futurity purposes, and shall be withdrawn only under the bona fide signature of the treasurer of the Futurity, with the approval of the Futurity committee. The purse will be divided among the first 25 Futurity placings.
REFUNDS: When nomination fees and subsequent payments in connection with the Futurity are received they are committed to the purse for this event and no refunds will be made. In the event that any condition should arise which prevents the showing of the Futurity, the right is reserved to cancel same and enter the remaining funds to the general account of the Michigan Holstein Association, less the actual expenses incurred. MAINTAINING ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility after an animal has been nominated as a calf is maintained by making subsequent payments on the due dates as specified. This responsibility rest solely with the owner, and failure to do so cancels eligibility and all previous fees become a part of the purse. SALE OF FUTURITY ANIMALS: When an animal that is entered in the GREAT LAKES STATE HOLSTEIN FUTURITY is sold, the eligibility may be maintained by the new owner and it shall be his responsibility to inform the Futurity treasurer of the change in ownership. The seller shall inform the buyer that the animal purchased is already entered in the Futurity and it will be the responsibility of the buyer to submit subsequent fees in accordance with the rules and closing dates. SHOW ELIGIBILITY: Any animal in the GREAT LAKES STATE HOLSTEIN FUTURITY will be eligible for the open or youth class competition in its age class at the host show. The Futurity winner and the second place animal shall compete in the open championship class at the host show. First place youth entries shall be eligible to compete in the youth championship class at the host show. MISCELLANEOUS: The Michigan Holstein Association nor the Great Lakes State Holstein Futurity is in no way responsible for the condition of the premises on which the Futurity is held and is not liable in the event of accident or loss to persons or property. All matters pertaining to the showing of the Futurity are subject to the rules, regulation and health requirements of the show at which the Futurity is held. Address all questions and correspondence to: The Great Lakes State Holstein Futurity Michigan Holstein Association 850 Davenport Drive, Waxahachie, TX 75167 (517)490-7736 E-mail:MichHolstein1@gmail.com A Futurity Challenges Your Ability To Select Heifers That Will Develop Into Outstanding Cows.
• A Presidents Review for 3 Year Old Cows To be held at a designated place in 2024
Great Lakes State Holstein Futurity #39
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Registration #
Birthdate
City ___________________________________ State _________ Zip Code ___________
Entry name
ENTER ALL YOUR HEIFER CALVES. THE ONE YOU OMIT MAY PROVE TO BE THE BEST.
Dam and Reg. #
Sire and Reg. #
A Futurity Challenges Your Ability to Select Heifers That Will Develop Into Outstanding Cows.
• A President’s Review for 3 Year Old Cows •
The Great Lakes State Futurity #39
Official Nomination Blank
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One More Thing...
The Michigan Juniors will be having a cheese sale, look for details on the MHA Facebook page!
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An MHA Fall Sale is in the works! Details to come on the MHA Facebook page.
November 4-9: NAILE, Louisville, Kentucky
Brianna Hill, Gregory, Mich., the daughter of Brian and Jodi Hill, Clarinda Farms, LLC., and Kathleen Zahm from K&H Grain, Marne, Mich., daughter of Herb and Christine Zahm each were awarded a grant from CentralStar Cooperative to help pay for post-secondary education. Congrats!
November 9: Mid-East Fall National Holstein Show, Louisville, Kentucky
Miriam Cook from Pewamo, Michigan, a Purdue University student majoring in Agriculture Economics is the recipient of a Dairy Shrine Merit Scholarship. Want to learn more about growing great forages? Join the Michigan Forage Council and receive the Michigan Hay and Grazier quarterly newsletter full of the latest forage news for Michigan. Contact Jerry Lindquist at 231-912-0103 or email lindquis@msu.edu for your membership today!
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November 6: Grand National Junior Holstein Show, Louisville, Kentucky
November 9: NAILE Red & White Show, Louisville Kentucky November 10: Deadline to reserve ad space for Michigan Dairy Cattle News Winter Issue November 15: Photo contest entry deadline
2022 June 27 - July 1: National Holstein Convention, Sioux Falls, SD Beck’s Hybrids..............................................................pg. 22 Bovine Beautician.........................................................pg. 6 Brenhaven Jerseys..............................................MW pg. 18 Buell’s Bovines...............................................................pg. 7
Enter the MHA Photo Contest!
Send your high resolution photos of dairy cows, life with dairy cattle or the dairy farm to michholstein1@gmail.com First place receives $100 off their next ad in the MDCN or $100 in cash, and their photo featured on the cover of the MDCN at the discretion of the editor.
Deadline to enter is November 15, 2021
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