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Volume 7 • Issue 1 Spring 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 Designer email: erin.robinstine@gmail.com 3854 S. KY Route 321, Hagerhill, KY 41222 Michigan Dairy Cattle News 850 Davenport Drive, Waxahachie, TX 75167 ph: 517-490-7736 michholstein1@gmail.com Published 4 times per year Michigan Dairy Cattle News EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Brent Moyer, Caro Steve Reed, Owosso Tim Baker, Byron Center Suzanne Tuttila, Waxahachie, TX
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ur cover photo, taken by Mariah McNeilley, won second place in the 2020 MHA photo contest. This beautiful summer sunset gives us hope for warmer temps that are coming our way. In this issue you will find the entry forms for the Great Lakes All-Breeds Spring Show to be held at the Shiawassee County Fairgrounds in Corunna. The time and place are different and there will be prize money up for grabs! We will be hosting our annual breed meetings and the Michigan Spring Foundation Sale in Corunna as well. Featured in this issue is the first in a series of stories on producers from the U.P. And our winner of the Michigan Cow of the Century contest can be found on page 21.
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table of contents From the Holstein President’s Pen........................................................................ 4 Michigan Junior Holstein News............................................................................ 5 MHA Call to Meeting............................................................................................. 5 MJCC Call to Meeting............................................................................................ 5 Notes From the Field.............................................................................................. 6 CentralStar Hires New Employees........................................................................ 7 Dairying in God’s Country...............................................................................8-10 From the Jersey Desk............................................................................................ 11 Great Lakes Spring Show Entry Forms..........................................................12-14 In Memoriam......................................................................................................... 15 2020 Michigan Cow of the Century.................................................................... 17 One More Thing.................................................................................................... 18 Calendar of Events................................................................................................ 18 Advertiser Index.................................................................................................... 18 MDMSF Awards Scholarships.................................................................... MW 32 Ken Gasper Named Pioneer Award Recipient.......................................... MW 43 Michigan’s Top BAA Breeders.................................................................... MW 43 5 Michigan Dairy Cattle News
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From the President’s Pen
Michigan Holstein Association Hi All I hope that you all fared well during our mild Michigan Winter, at least until Mother Nature struck in mid-February. For us it was as much snow as we have seen in a few years! With a good start into 2021, I hope that we can have a fair bit of normalcy back in our lives. However, I am sure there will be some uncertainties this year yet. One thing I am certain of is that the MHA Board, the Sale Committee, and Show Committee are working diligently to put on a spring show, sale, and annual meeting all at one location with a few new twists. For the first time in a long time, there will be Champion premiums awarded at our spring show. They are also coming up with ideas and options for our annual All-Michigan Show, that we hope to see back in East Lansing, but that may not be possible yet in 2021. Either way, I trust that they will come up with a great alternative just like they have with the 2021 Great Lakes Spring Show.
times we do not always hit the mark. So, please remember all these people are serving the association for free. If you have concerns or ideas, please bring those to us so we can try to change things for the better for our membership. The association is always looking for new faces and fresh ideas on the various committees. To end this, I wish everyone a safe and easy planting season. I hope to catch up with many of you at the spring show and sale. This will be the first gathering for our membership since our annual meeting in February of 2020! Hope to see you all there! Until Next Time…
Brent
Brent Moyer President, Michigan Holstein Association 989-553-4333 • bren_haven@yahoo.com
As I have said before, the board, the many different committees, and our magazine are here to serve “you” the membership of Michigan Holstein Association. As the past year as brought many new challenges for the committees and the board, I feel they have met those challenges head on. The past year has not been easy for any one of us. While we try to make all the right decisions, some-
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Spring time is almost here which means the start to a new show season. The Michigan Junior Holstein Association is looking forward to the events we have been planning for this spring and summer! Recently the board held a virtual workshop where junior members were able to talk with industry professionals and get caught up in all things junior Holstein. Those who joined us had the opportunity to ask questions about potential career options and participated in Holstein trivia games.
The Michigan Junior Holstein board is excited to announce that Katie Coyne and Mill Wheel Show Clinics will be making a trip to Michigan during The Great Lakes Spring Show in Corunna. The evening of Wednesday April 21st they will host a showing and fitting clinic open to ALL youth dairy showman! More about this event will be announced on our Facebook page, you don’t want to miss out on this awesome opportunity! We will also be hosting our Annual Basket Sale the week of the spring show. All proceeds from this silent auction will go towards sending juniors to the 2021 National Holstein Convention.
be attending. Deadlines for contests are approaching quickly. And don’t forget, that MJHA will help cover costs of the trip! Please like our Facebook page to stay up to date on all things Junior Holstein. We are looking forward to seeing more familiar and new faces as events start to take place this spring and summer! Thank you for your time…
Anna Moser President MJHA
With that in mind, it is time to start thinking about attending the 2021 National Holstein Convention. This year it will be held in Lancaster Pennsylvania from June 19- 24. If you are interested in attending and competing in a contest, please contact a MJHA board member or advisor about joining the junior group that will
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Max & Mandi’s Memo The Right Tools to Meet Your Goals
The late winter and early spring months provide an opportunity to prepare for the busy spring and summer seasons of field work, dairy cattle shows, miscellaneous outdoor projects, and more. While winter weather brings added challenges to day-to-day chores, it also brings a reason to prioritize getting indoor farm tasks and office work done. This is also a good time to strategically work towards the goals you have set for your farm. Maybe your farm goal is reaching a certain rolling herd average, improving your bottom line, lowering your mastitis cases, or increasing the ventilation in your calf barn. Some goals, such as improving the genetics of your herd, are constantly evolving. Old standards have been far surpassed and new ones are always being set. The constant, never ending improvement can be seen in the genetic progress and increased efficiency of the Holstein cow. The opportunity to build upon the goals of those who came before you and pursue new goals is one of the many things that makes dairy farming both unique and enjoyable. Whether you find time to dive into your farm’s goals now are later, we are here to help you reach and exceed them. From working more efficiently to excelling your herd’s genetic progress, Holstein Association USA offers a variety of products and services designed to benefit members like you.
Here’s a look at some products and services that might fit into your new or ongoing goals. Holstein Tag ID Program Making your day-to-day herd management tasks as efficient as possible will allow you to have more time and energy to put towards other goals. Holstein Association USA offers official 840 tags in both visual and RFID tag options. These Allflex tags are tamper proof, fade resistant, and come in a variety of sizes and colors. Holstein Association USA also offers customizable tags that can be ordered at the time of ID using the free EASY ID software. This makes it simple to add information such as the animal’s date of birth, barn name, sire name or NAAB code, dam name or number, or prefix to the customizable tags. Holstein COMPLETE If your goals for 2021 include budgeting or convenience, Holstein COMPLETE should be on your list of programs to consider. This combination program integrates registration, mating information, classification, pedigrees, genetic reports, and production records into one valuable and convenient package. Enrollment for Holstein COMPLETE is offered on an annual basis with a monthly payment plan available. If you are one of the 1,371 herds already on Holstein COMPLETE, rest assured it will continue to enhance your operation’s profitability in the year ahead. Genomic Testing Services Holstein Association USA offers a wide array of genetic testing options to help meet the genetic goals you have for your herd. Additionally, Holstein Association collaborates with Zoetis to offer Enlight®, an online, comprehensive management tool created to help Holstein breeders more efficiently manage herd genetics. Enlight provides reports for youngstock, whole-herds and individual animas, benchmarking tools, interactive graphs, and more in a straightforward format. This will help you fully utilize the wealth of information provided by genomics, setting you up for success. We look forward to helping you continue to work towards your farm goals in the upcoming year. These are just a few of the products and services Holstein Association USA has available for you. If you are curious about more products or services, visit www. holsteinusa.com or reach out to us for more information. Here’s to a safe and productive 2021 and another year of success with U.S. Registered Holsteins®.
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CentralStar Hires New Group of Employees East Lansing, MI – CentralStar Cooperative has hired additional employees to continue serving dairy and beef producers in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana. Artificial insemination (A.I.), milk testing, laboratory, consulting services, and office staff have all gained specialized team members.
we can provide the skilled staff needed to serve our customers,” said Phil Dieter, CentralStar chief operating officer. “CentralStar has a very strong and talented family of employees, and we’re having a great time training and introducing these new team members to our customers.”
Josh Keller, Sterling, Mich is working to always available for breeding needs at customer farms. CentralStar’s Dairy Herd Information (DHI) milk- and diagnostic-testing services continue to be in high demand, since an exceptional amount of information can be learned about a cow’s health from one small sample of milk. New DHI specialists have been added to the employee team. They include Taylor Black, Eaton Rapids, Mich.; and Chloe Sanford, Parma, Mich. With two state-of-the-art milk- and diagnostic-testing laboratories in Kaukauna, Wis., and Grand Ledge, Mich., CentralStar is continually looking to hire laboratory technicians. Desarie Hagenow, Chilton, Wis.; Kristin Fuller, Kalamazoo, Mich.; and Taylor Koltz, Greenleaf, Wis., were all recently hired to fill this need. A strong consulting and sales staff is necessary at CentralStar so the cooperative can work to make sure customer herds are healthy and productive. Emily Middleton-Gyomory, Kingston, Mich., has been hired as a reproductive specialist. “As more and more dairy and beef producers turn to CentralStar for A.I., DHI, and consulting services, we must make sure
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Dairying in
y r t n u o C s ’ d o G By Bev Berens Michigan’s Upper Peninsula conjures visions of timber, wildlife, lakes, and recreation for many living south of the Mackinac Bridge. But for the handful of people who continue the tradition of dairying on the Big Bridge’s north side, visions of home revolve around cows, farming, and the traditions that accompany a life spent with dairy cattle. Only about 60 herds remain in the UP and a few of them continue to actively register cattle. Despite low herd numbers, the UP’s dairy cow population is at an all-time high. Melodydell took root in the rocky soil of Vulcan in 1917 by the work of Julius and Esther Magnuson, then passed to Edward and Eunice Magnuson. Christine Magnuson married Ken McBroom, and took the reins in 1974, when Edward died unexpectedly. Ken’s faith was larger than his lack of dairy experience. He was ready to continue the family legacy. 8
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Shortly into their adventure, Ken and Christine purchased three Elevation daughters from Henry Wender of Iron Mountain, the first Michigan herd to test DHIA. A few registered cattle grew into a passion which led to more registered cows and the building of cow families. Today, the 135-cow dairy is operated by another generation of McBrooms. State Senator and former Representative Ed McBroom and his wife Sarah are partners with McBroom’s late brother Carl and wife Susan. Between the two families, there are 13 children, and all but the very youngest have some sort of farm chore to do. Susan and Sarah are sisters as well as business partners. Tragedy skipped a generation when Carl died in an automobile accident two years ago. Susan was expecting their eighth child. “My brother and I both felt that the farm was a great—the only place---to raise a family,” Ed says. “It was the main reason we wanted to stay in farming.”
“He left his teaching career to farm. Susan, Sarah and Ed with all thirteen He always stood in for me when I was at the children. Submitted photo Capitol. I’m doing the best I can do what my Spring 2021
brother would do by standing in for him with his family.” Another of the herd’s foundation, Jokeland Spartan Rita VG86 was a solid investment for Ken and Christine. She and her progeny produced over thirty females for the herd, along with a Blackstar son that became a herd sire. Ed, Sarah, and Susan admire the uniqueness Red and Whites add to the herd. Melodydell Satchel Currant VG-89 is a standout.
She stood as Supreme Champion at the UP-State Fair in 2016, where Ed serves on the board, as assistant dairy superintendent, and milk house manager. He is also the Dickenson County Fair dairy superintendent. The UP-State Fair is a family tradition steeped in fond memories. “It is our opportunity to showcase and promote the image of dairy and agriculture to the public in the Upper Peninsula,” Ed says. Adapting new technology is a key that Ed believes has kept their small farm viable. Ken began using AI in the 1970’s when semen was collected in Lansing, flown fresh to Iron Mountain, picked up and used the same day. The farm replaced an old parlor with robots in 2015. The advantages in herd health, production and reproduction on a well-managed robot system were the selling points. Labor savings was a bonus. “One of the hardest things to get used to when I moved to the farm was the lack of flexibility and having to be there at a certain time for milking,” said Sarah, whose pre-marriage livestock experience amounted to a goldfish. “I learned to milk and that was one of my primary responsibilities, but the robots give us much more flexibility,” she said while waiting through a 4 p.m. piano lesson. Susan was Carl’s right hand and he taught her to be his AI backup, becoming the lead technician after the accident. “It makes me feel really proud,” she says. “He pushed me to do it and now I handle almost all of it. It is part of what I can contribute to the farm.” She and Ed select bulls together, and she is learning to read and understand bull proof data. During the most recent test, the farm achieved 80% conception rate. Bulls in the tank today include Blumenfeld Gdanc Rory-ET and Co-Op Duke Endeavor-ET. Emphasis is on type and positive for both components and milk. Throughout its history, the herd has made it onto the National Net Merit for fat and protein lists and won numerous DHIA award.
Carl and Sarah's daughter Edee with Melodydell Deceiver Veneto. Submitted photo Spring 2021
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continued from page 9 challenges. Winters are brutal. Temperatures can stay below zero for days. Waterlines and even barns need insulation. Equipment needs to be in good repair before winter. Roofs are designed to carry higher snow loads but will only carry so much; rooftop snow removal is on the regular winter chore list. Space for mountains of snow pushed from driveways need a strategic location and all the snow handling simply takes lots of extra time. “We are fortunate to move up to 85-day corn,” Ed says. “It’s tough to ripen corn between deer and the weather. Three cuttings of alfalfa mark a good year; four cuttings are rare. No-till is virtually impossible because it takes a lot to get the soil warmed up in the spring.” Small grains like oats, barley and wheat are common in rotations. Northern UP replaces alfalfa with trefoil as alfalfa doesn’t survive further north. Inputs are scarce and always further away, adding to the cost. Markets are distant but cull cows sold south of the bridge generally From left, Ed, Carl and Ken McBroom enjoy a moment together. wind up in Green Bay. Michigan’s split state TB status punishes UP Submitted photo herds despite the fact the disease hasn’t been found there. “The way Michigan chose to have those discussions with Wisconsin and at mostly used as a base for Culver’s custard mix. the Bridge did no favors to us and the tight margins and loss of McBroom says the UP has benefits not found down state--market was a last straw for many in the western UP,” Ed says. Both not the least of which is cheaper and more abundant land. “We are the Garden and Keweenaw Peninsulas are void of dairy herds to- further away from urban sprawl and we have wonderful neighbors day. Deacon calves are raised for beef or sold to anyone wanting to who are part of a supportive community. It’s still a great lifestyle raise a few or several. and great place to raise a family. The UP truly is someplace special.” Milk marketing opportunities are more abundant than in most of the Lower Peninsula. Family Dairy Cooperative, DFA, MMPA and Land O Lakes are all prospective markets. Melodydell milk is
“Losing my brother was the most difficult challenge we have faced in farming. But God is still blessing us. Sometimes it’s difficult to know how we will make it, but He always provides just in time.”
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DOB 9-18-20 Sire: Westcoast Saluki-ET Dam: W-R-L Honeybee J 8966
A very correct heifer that will make a great show heifer! Backed by 5 generations of VG or EX from the “J” Family! And they milk! Her dam is currently at 84# milk 3.1%F 3.0%P at 128 days in milk!
W-R-L Daniels Farm LLC 8189 West Prescott Road • Whittemore, Michigan 48770 Rod Daniels Cell: 989-873-0036 RHA: 31,846M 1066F 974P on 678 cows
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Granddam: W-R-L MOGUL JESTINE 8439-ET VG-88
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Penisula Kaught MALLORY EX-95
Mallory’s daughters: Grayson Maddie VG-87 @ 3 yrs Valentino Mame VG-85 @ 2 yrs Keeper Mamie I VG-87 @ 2yrs, Owned with Bruce Rendon VIP Mallory VG-83 @ 2yrs, Owned by Susie Green VIP Mallorie VG-83 @ 2 yrs, Owned by Josh Gordon Family, IN VIP Mallorey VG-81 @ 2 yrs, Owned by Prohart Jerseys VIP Mal VG-85 @ 2 yrs, Owned by Derek Karn, Canada Jade Mallory VG-82 @ 2 yrs, Owned by George Bush & Lauren Siver Topeka Mascara VG-86 @ 2yrs, Owned by George Bush & Lauren Siver
Cloverfield TEQ TOONAZNI EX-90
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Her daughter: Brenhaven Joel Tatiana EX-90 Owned with the Reed Family She also has a fancy December Big Gun Calf
JBC Lasers Cher CLAIRE EX-94 Her daughters: Brenhaven HG Cher VG-87 Brenhaven Giller Glaire VG-82, Owned by Pro Hart Brenhaven Giller Chancy – Fresh in January @2-00 & needs to see a classifier
Miss Sambo BLACK GOLD EX-95
Her son: Blackies Big Gun – waiting on Genomic Results Lots of fancy calves on the ground & semen is available
Black Gold’s daughter:
Brenhaven BLACKIES GOLD-ET VG-85 Guimo Joel x Miss Sambo Black Gold EX-95
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We are always working to expand on these kind: GREEN MEADOW MS
Kalista
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4 LACTATIONS– 126,010MILK 6326FAT 4757PROTEIN Kalista has a Doorman daughter fresh in January. Two March 2020 Solomans & a December 2020 Diamondback.
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6 1/2 LACTATIONS– 207200MILK 7713FAT 5923PROTEIN One Daughter with 157,000+ MILK 2 VG daughters, 2 GP & 2 not yet scored
GREEN MEADOW Guthrie
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3 LACTATIONS– 110,320MILK 4840FAT 3284PROTEIN Maggie has 8 daughter, three of them with 30,000+ lbs. of milk in their 1st or 2nd lactations.
“Where the Latch String is Always Out” Craig, Darcy & Corbie Green • Velmar & Margaret Green • 989-862-4291 • Elsie, Michigan 48831 office, claves, dry cows & pregnant heifers: 6400 N. Hollister Rd. milking facilities: 9697 W. Riley Rd. shop, heifers, feed: 5611 Meridian Rd.
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These are just a few of the fantastic consignments in this sale!
at Nor-Bert Farms 7083 1B Road • Bremen, Indiana 46506
Multi-Breeds
Toppglen Atwood Waki EX-94 Dam of consigned Sidekick December Calf & Summer Yearling. Backed by 9 VG/EX dams Consigned by Tyler Etgen, OH
Karwatha Absolute Teaghan EX-90 Res. AA Red & White Grandam of a consigned Red Diamondback Summer Yearling. Consigned by Matt Mitchell, TN
• Fancy Red & White Warrior December Calf 5 VG dams x EX 93 Charles Consigned by Stan-Mar-Dale/Express Holstein, OH • Eye-Catching Brown Swiss Senior Yearling Rampage x VG88 x EX91 Consigned by Phillip Topp, OH • Showy Colton Senior Calf, Dam EX-93 Grandam EX-95. Consigned by Clark Morgan, OH • Stylish Red & White Jordy Senior Calf, Dam EX-91. Consigned by Oneeda Farms, IN • Two groups of Holsteins with great pedigrees & production—loose housing cows.
Jonlee Secret Langwathby EX-94 A rare opportunity Cadence Senior Calf x EX-94 Langwathby Consigned by Nor-Bert Farms, IN
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SALE MANAGED BY INDIANA STATE HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION Sale Contacts: Gene Settles 765-301-0699 • Doug Whicker 765-561-4681 • Jeremy Dankert 574-209-0136 Design Kristy Roose
Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation Awards Scholarships for 2020-21 EAST LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation has awarded nearly $100,000 in scholarships to 28 Michigan State University (MSU) students pursuing dairy industry-related programs of study for the 2020-21 academic year.
The following students were awarded the named Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation Scholarships: • Glenn & Ann Lake, $7,500: Lynn Olthof, a senior in Agribusiness Management
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Rachael Bosse
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Abby VanDyk
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Mikayla Bowen Katie Wilson
Devin Haywood
One first-year student was awarded the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation Freshman Scholarship worth $1,500:
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Russel Erickson, $5,000: Hanna Dutcher, a senior in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education
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Rebecca Havelka
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John and Barbara Dilland, $4,000: Aaron Farhner, a senior in Agribusiness Management
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Emmy Schuurmans, a 2nd year student
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Katie Osborne, a 4th year student
• Donald Murray, $4,000: Kristen Burkhardt, a senior in Agribusiness Management
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John and Barbara Dilland, $4,000: Darren Kulicamp, a senior in Agribusiness Management
• Archie Studer, $4,000: Joseph Marsh, a senior in Animal Science
• Nick Bellows, $4,000: Kelsie Letts, a senior in Animal Science •
George and Shirley Hazle, $4,000: Miriah Dershem, a senior in Agribusiness Management
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Harold and Lillian Gremel, $4,000: Kyle Longcore, a 3rd year student in Veterinary Medicine
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Red and Edna Cotter, $4,000: Monika Dziuba, a 2nd year student in Veterinary Medicine
Velmar Green, $4,000: Kassidy Thelen, a 2nd year student in Ag Tech Dairy Management
Gary and Carolyn Trimner, $4,000: Jared Sanderson, a 2nd year student in Veterinary Medicine
The following six MSU students were awarded $3,500 scholarships from the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation: •
Katie Butler, a senior in Animal Science & Microbiology
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Kelsee Boecher, a senior in Animal Science
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Kelsey Pasch, a junior in Animal Science
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Caitlin Henne, a senior in Agribusiness Management Rajrsri Raghunath, a junior in Food Science and Human Nutrition Rebecca Herzog, a senior in Animal Science
Five students pursuing a two-year certificate in the MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) dairy management program each earned $2,000 scholarships from the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation:
Three veterinary students were awarded the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation Scholarships worth $2,000: •
Ellen Launstein, a 3rd year student
Two veterinary students were awarded the Jack and Betty Barnes International Michigan Dairy Memorial Scholarships worth $1,000, to pursue educational experiences enriching their preparation for veterinary careers: • •
Jared Sanderson, a 2nd year student Orlando Ochoa, a 2nd year student
The Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation oversees the largest scholarship program in the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and one of the largest at MSU.
For information on making contributions to honor members of the dairy industry or to support student scholarships, please contact the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources External Relations at 517-355-0284. To learn more about the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation, contact Dr. Miriam Weber Nielsen in the MSU Department of Animal Science at 517-449-7941.
APRIL 21, 2021 7:00 P.M. Shiawassee County Fairgrounds, Corunna, Michigan
3rd Dam: Tri-Koebel Ljet Fearless-ET EX-93 2E (nominated All-American Jr.2, 2008) KING-STREET T-STORM FROZEN Growthy early January born winter yearling Sired by Blondin Thunderstorm Dam: Tri-Koebel Fergalicious-ET EX90 (Golden Dreams) 2nd Dam:Tri-Koebel Laurin Fergie EX91 Kingstreet Dairy/Thistle Dew Jerseys
3rd Dam: Stranshome Gold Annice-ET VG-88 RED APRIL JORDY CALF SELLS! Jordy x Addiction P x EX91 Doorman x VG88 Goldwin x EX90 Kite x EX94 Rubens Dam has over 30,000M From Budjon breeding – 8 Gen of VG or EX Dams Kevin, Aubrey and Randy Lettinga
2nd Dam:Miss Sunrose Spice-ET EX-92 CLASS-A STORM SURGE Born 9-3-20 Thunder Storm x Maverick Crush x EX-92 Windbrook x EX91 Atwood x EX90 Shottle 2nd Dam: Miss Sunrose Spice-ET EX-92 Anna Moser
3 FULL SISTERS from Ms Winterfield GC Silk Rae EX-90 Undenied x Goldchip EX90 x Damion EX92 followed by 8 more generations of Excellent Dams from the Roxys! TONIC UNDENIED SASSY RAE-ET Showing as a Jr 2 for 2021 • Fresh 1/30/21! TONIC UNDENIED SAFFIRE-ET • Senior Yearling Due 7/29/2021 to sexed 507HO12921Wilson TONIC UNDENI SADIE RAE-TW • Summer Yearling Tonic Holsteins
3rd Dam: KWH Regiment Apple EX-96 4E UNSTOPPABUL RED SPRING YEARLING SELLS! VG87 Jacoby x EX94 Uno x KHW Regiment Apple-Red-ET EX96 Kevin & Aubrey Lettinga
2 FULL SISTERS from Opsal Aftershock Freedom EX-90 Wilson x Aftershock EX90 x Goldchip EX93 x Oman EX93 TONIC WILSON FREE-ET • Jr-2-Yr-Old Due 4/28/2021 to 7HO13839 Tatoo TONIC WILSON FAMOUS-ET • Spring Yearling Tonic Holsteins
ALSO SELLING: A JERSEY FALL CALF EX91 Velocity x VG85 Excavate x EX94 Blaze, 13 gen of VG or EX Dams! Kingstreet Dairy/Thistle Dew Jerseys JERSEY FALL YEARLING due to Sexed Maui this Fall and A FIZZ FALL CALF, Dawson Jerseys 3 HEIFERS, Red Carpet Holsteins A CALF & A FRESH 2-YR-OLD, Star Summit
Design Kristy Roose
STILL TAKING CONSIGNMENTS.
3rd Dam: Jerland Talent Glamour-ET EX-91 2E A JR. 2 DIAMOND BACK FROM THE ROXYS! Due in June to Jordy Diamondback x VG Absolute x EX92 Galaxy x EX91 Talent Brandon Freeland
Dam: Long-Haven Shot Raisin-ET EX-94 3E EEEE STARWARD DOORMAN ROSETTE-ET Born 9/2/2020 Doorman x EX 94 Shottle x EX93 Durham Dam has 4 EX-94 sisters Starward Farm
SALE CONTACTS Randy Lettinga 616-437-2005 Mike Lorti, Auctioneer 260-367-1700 Brent Moyer 989-553-4333 Max Dunseth 269-251-0232
Online bidding through Cowbuyer.com
Catalog online at Dairyagendatoday.com
Design Kristy Roose • Cybil Fisher photo
Nominated 2020 Jr. All-American Red & White Spring Yearling King-Street
Sire: Riverdown Unstoppabull-Red Dam: MS Wolford D Raspberry-Red EX91-2E (Defiant) R&W Reserve Grand & Sr. Champ, 2019 MI Dairy Expo All-Michigan R&W 5Yr Old, 2019 MI Dairy Expo Reserve All-Michigan B&W 5Yr Old, 2019 MI Dairy Expo R&W Reserve Grand & Sr. Champ, 2019 Great Lakes Spring Show We want to thank Cassie Gebert and her parents for taking excellent care of Ready2Roll over the past year, for getting her to all the shows and having her looking her very best each time. We’d also like to thank The Black Family, Chris Rupprecht, and Stan and Anna Moser for their help during the North American in Circleville last fall.
• 3rd Jr, 7th Open Red & White Spring Yearling, 2020 North American Open Dairy Cattle Show • 1st R&W Spring Yearling & Reserve Jr Champion, 2020 NE Indiana Dairy Show • 1st Jr, 1st Open Red & White Spring Yearling, 2020 Ohio Summer Dairy Show • 1st Spring Yearling & Jr Champion, 2020 Whitley County Fair • 2nd Jr, 3rd Open, 2020 Indiana State Holstein Show • 1st R&W Spring Calf & Honorable Mention Jr. Champion, 2019 Indiana State Fair • All-Michigan R&W Spring Calf & Honorable Mention Jr. Champion, 2019 Michigan Dairy Exo • Reserve All-Michigan B&W Spring Calf, 2019 Michigan Dairy Expo
DREW, BETH, BRAXTON & CHARLOTTE RUPPRECHT • VASSAR, MICHIGAN
989-640-2543 • drew.thistledew@gmail.com • https://sites.google.com/site/kingstreetdairyfarm
Ken Gasper named Pioneer Award Recipient LANSING, Mich. – The CentralStar Cooperative board of directors recently selected Ken Gasper of Belding, Michigan as the 2020 Pioneer Award recipient. Established in 1977, the Pioneer Award recognizes individuals who through selfless and dedicated service and leadership have provided the cooperative and its members greater prosperity.
“Ken was a visionary leader for our cooperative,” said Paul Trierweiler, CentralStar board president. “His ability to encourage the board to think outside-the-box allowed the cooperative to expand service offerings to provide useful tools to producers which ultimately helped improve farm profitability.” A member of the CentralStar board of directors from 1983 – 2013, Gasper was president from 1993 – 2004. In addition, he served on numerous CentralStar committees; as well as the AntelBio board of directors; and represented the cooperative on the Select Sires board of directors for 23 years.
As board president, Gasper led the organization through many changes including transitioning to a stock-based cooperative. At the same time the cooperative grew beyond being singularly focused on genetics and reproduction, with the addition of Dairy Herd Information (DHI) services; dairy records analysis and consulting, diagnostic testing through the creation of AntelBio, and herd management products. As a result of these improvements the cooperative’s sales revenues grew by more than $10 million in a shrinking customer base.
King-Street T-Storm Frozen
Sired by Blondin Thunderstorm Dam: Tri-Koebel Fergalicious-ET EX90 (Golden Dreams) 4-7 305d 27,569M. 4.4 1223F. 3.0 816P 3 Lact Lifetime: 84144M. 3592F 2714P
2nd Dam:Tri-Koebel Laurin Fergie EX91 3rd Dam: Tri-Koebel Ljet Fearless-ET EX93 2E (nominated All-American Jr.2, 2008) pictured 4th Dam: Tri-Koebel Lee Freedom EX93 3E Growthy early January born winter yearling
And . . Thistle-Dew-BS Colton Dynasty Fall Calf ready for the ring! DOB: 9-1-2020 Consigned with George Bush & Lauren Siver Sire: Chilli Action Colton Dam: Genesis Velocity’s Daphanie EX91
Michigan’s Top BAA Breeders! The Holstein Breed Age Average (BAA%) value provides a way to compare the score of an animal (and herd average) to the average of the breed, taking into account age of the animal and stage of lactation. All animals receive an individual BAA value on your herd classification report, and herds participating in the Classic or Standard options of the Holstein Classification program receive an overall BAA for the herd.
For the purposes of this list, if a herd classified twice in a year (between 1/1/2020 and 12/31/2020) and received an official herd BAA for both classifications, only the most recent BAA was used. To appear on this lists, a herd must have at least 10 cows included in the BAA calculation. In 2020, 947 herds had a BAA value eligible for inclusion in these lists. The average number of cows included in the BAA calculation for the entire group was 68, and the average BAA% was 107.2.
4-3 305d. 17943M. 5.6 1010F. 3.5 625P
Dam’s full sister: Genesis Velocity’s Dallas EX90 1st Sr. 2 & HM Mention Int. Champion, 2016 NY Spring Show. Sold for $70,000 at the Rendezvous at River Valley, 2016 Next dams VG85 Excavate x EX94 Blaze 13 gen of VG or EX Dams!
Thistle Dew Dairy King Street Holsteins
Congratulations to
The following are the Michigan breeders included in this list and where they ranked: 47
50
Andrew J. Rupprecht Timothy Baker
129 Thomas F. Atherton
BAA 111.6
141 Walter Gremel & Darwin D. Sneller
111.6
18
110.1
11
111.5 109.9
72 81
Selling in the Michigan Spring Foundation Sale April 21, 2021 • 7 p.m. • Corunna, MI
Rosette
Starward Doorman
-ET
Born 9/2/2020
Long-Haven Shot
Raisin-ET
Dam
EX-94 3E EEEE 3-04 365 35170M 3.8 1321F 3.2 1111P Lifetime 2329D 208,550M 3.8 7954F 3.1 6477P One of five 94 point sisters
Rosette is backed by one of the stronger pedigrees in the Holstein breed. Her dam is 12th
Randi-ET
Grandam
Long-Haven Durham
EX-93 2E 3-08 365 32,870 3.9 1298 3.3 1082 Lifetime 102,870 3.9 4022 3.6 3656 16 EX daughters
generation excellent going back to Audrey Posch EX-93 2E GMD. Hope to see you at the sale and Buy a Rosette!
Rochelle
Maternal Sister Long-Haven Gold EX- 92 Ex-94ms 4-02 359 38370 4.6 1780 3.6 1374 Unan All-American and Canadian Jr. 2 year-old, 2009
BAA 109.9% • PBR 29 Years • RHA DHI 28,000M 1080F 900P
Walter Gremel: 989-883-3772 • 9393 Canboro Rd., Sebewaing, MI 48759 Darwin & Kathy Sneller: 989-883-3716 • Eric & Cassie Sneller: 517-420-6840 • 8677 Kilmanagh Rd., Sebewaing, MI 48759 Design Kristy Roose
From the Jersey Desk
Michigan Jersey Cattle Club Hello all,
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and beginning to the new year. As I’m writing this, we are heading into the second week of subzero temperatures, but for the most part, all has been running fairly smooth around the farm. As the long-term forecast moves to slightly more favorable weather, thoughts of Spring begin to appear. Equipment upgrades are being completed in shops across the state and seed is being delivered in preparation for the spring planting season. Cattle shows and sales are beginning to pop up and be advertised all over social media and in print, and the Holstein and Jersey groups in this state have made sure we are not to be left out this year. I’m not sure about you, but there was a sigh of relief when the announcement came from our show committees for the Great Lakes Spring All Breeds Show and Sale. The last year has been a tough one in our country and especially in our state, but the show committee put in the time, work and effort to make sure that our Annual Meeting, Show and Sale would still take place. I would like to thank them for their time and look forward to seeing what they have in store for us during show week. From all reports, it sounds like our Sale is coming together quite nicely, as top end consignments begin to come in from our
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members from multiple breeds. The show committee is making a big push for upgrades to our show, as they seek businesses to sponsor our show and offer premiums for the hard work our members and youth put into breeding and exhibiting their cattle. Our annual meeting this year will be held Wednesday during show week. Jersey will hold its annual meeting at 11am, we will enjoy a joint lunch with Holstein before their meeting, and then will have the rest of the afternoon to visit and check out cattle before the All-Breeds sale that evening. In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve mentioned multiple times about working with Holstein to make things happen this year. We continue to work together as we push for an All-Breeds dairy group in this state to represent our breeders. We strongly believe this is the best way to efficiently and effectively work for our members, no matter the breed. I am eager to play a part as this joint group continues to work to promote our breeds and our breeders in new and exciting ways.
Beth Rupprecht President MJCC 989-640-6913
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APRIL 22, 2021 8:00 am…... (Age as of day of show) Division 1: 8-12 • Division 2: 13-15 • Division 3: 16 & over
Immediately following showmanship: Great Lakes Spring All-Breeds Show, Alternating classes Judge: Christopher Lang, Big Prairie, OH
PREMIUMS WILL BE GIVEN TO CHAMPIONS ONLY ONE EXHIBITOR PER ENTRY FORM More Entry Forms are Availabe from the MHA Office call: 517-490-7736 (Copies May Be Made of this Entry Form) All exhibitors please use the same entry form. MAIL ALL ENTRIES AND FEES FOR THE GREAT LAKES SPRING ALL-BREEDS SHOW TO: Michigan Holstein Association 850 Davenport Drive, Waxahachie, TX 75167, Phone: 517-490-7736 Checks made payable to: Michigan Holstein Association Entries are due April 8, 2021 • Late Entries Close at immediate conclusion of sale on April 21 No Late Entries in Show Catalog. All 2021 State Sale animals are eligible to be shown if entered by entry close.
Check In Show cattle may move on Monday, April 19, 2021 Remember to have your RFID tags in place before you leave your farm. Check in for show will be... Tuesday, April 20 from Noon-4 p.m. Late check-in will be on Wednesday after annual meetings. Additions, deletions and class changes must be made 8:00 p.m. April 21 If you purchase cattle from the Foundation Sale and want to exhibit, (no entry fee) you must enter your animal by or at the IMMEDIATE conclusion of the sale on Friday, March 20.
ENTRIES DUE APRIL 8, 2021
EXHIBITOR
No. of Entries ADDRESS
___________ x $25/entry = __________
Dual Red & White ________x additional $10/entry= ________ No. of Late* Entries ___________ x $50/entry = __________
CITY STATE & ZIP
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Mail entries to:
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Open Show
Waxahachie, TX 75167
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THURSDAY, APRIL 22: 8:00 a.m Showmanship (Age as of day of show) Division 1: 8-12 • Division 2: 13-15 • Division 3: 16 & over Immediately following showmanship. Heifer classes, alternating breed classes; alphabetically
Judge: Christopher Lang, Big Prairie, OH 1. ELIGIBILITY: All animals exhibited at shows must be accompanied by the registration certificate from their respective breed no photo copies of registrations will be accepted. Ownership shall be established by the name on the certificate of registry or the presentation of the certificate of registry along with a signed and completed transfer and fee, which will be forwarded to the respective association. Each Holstein animal must be at least 87%-RHA. 2. JUNIOR MEMBERS: Junior members must have project animals registered in their name and they must show their animal, or have another junior member show their animal to compete in the junior division and to qualify for the junior ribbons in the class. Show Ownership - Animals two years and over must be prior to January first of the year shown. Ownership of animals less than two years old must be prior to June first of the year shown. All animals exhibited in showmanship must be owned by the junior showperson. 3. YOUTH CLASSES: Youth classes include 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17 and 18. The Junior and Reserve Junior Champion will be selected from the first and second place winner from classes: 1,2,3,4,5, and 6. The Intermediate and Reserve Intermediate Champion will be selected from the first and second place winners from classes 8,9,10,11 and 12. Senior and Reserve Senior Champion will be selected from the first and second place winners from classes 13,14,15,16,17 and 18. Grand and Reserve Grand Champion will be selected from the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Champions. 4. HE ALTH CERTIFICATES: Michigan official Health Rules must be observed. All cattle exhibited must be free of contagious and infectious disease including extensive ringworm, scab, mange, and warts. Cattle under quarantine are not eligible for exhibition. All decisions regarding health of any animals shall be made by the official veterinarian and implemented by the show chairman. ALL CATTLE MUST HAVE AN OFFICIAL RFID TAG. 5. DHI RECORDS: It shall be the responsibility of each exhibitor to make available all registrations, health or DHI sheets. 6. SHOW AUTHORITY: The Show Committee, Michigan Holstein Association and the Michigan Ayshire, Brown Swiss, Geurnsey, Jersey Red & White Cattle Club(s), its agents reserve the final and absolute right to interpret the rules and regulations of the show and will settle all matters in connection with the show. 7. EXHIBITORS: All show people are encouraged to display a standard exhibitors card harness with class number clearly visible, and are encouraged to wear white pants/jeans or skirt. 8. POINT SYSTEM: The point system for determining Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor Awards shall be as follows: Placing 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th Jr. Females, Dry Cows 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Sr. Females 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 9. PREMIUMS: Champion premiums will be given out based on funding and approval from MHA. 10. PREMIER BREEDER AWARD: The Premier Breeder award is presented to the breeder of no more than 6 animals, all shown in the single classes, which total the most points. No entry is required and the winner need not be an exhibitor at the show nor the owner of the point-winning animals. BREEDER DEFINED: The owner of the dam at the time of service shall be considered the breeder. Where animals are registered in the names of different members of a family residing on one farm and where the herd is one unit, all animals shall be considered bred by that unit. 11. PREMIER EXHIBITOR AWARD: The Premier Exhibitor award is presented to the exhibitor of no more than six animals. all shown in the single classes, which total the most points. EXHIBIT OR DEFIN ED: The exhibitor must be the owner or member of a partnership owning the animal. Where animals are registered in the names of different members of a family residing on one farm and where the herd is one unit, all animal may be considered exhibited by that unit. 12. SUBSTITUTIONS: Substitutions may be made both in and out of respective classes. Changes must be made before the close of entries. 13. FIRST BRED AND OWNE D: First place bred and owned animals will be recognized for the highest placing animal bred and owned by the exhibitor, as determined by registration certificate. Breeder is to be determined as the owner of the dam at the time of service; where a herd is registered in the names of different members of a family residing on one farm, where the herd is one unit and everyone is using the same prefix, all entries may be considered as Bred and Owned by Exhibitor. 14. DRY COWS: Entries in dry cow classes must have produced a live calf within 18 months or prove to be with calf. A cow shown dry must have been reported dry on DHI records or any cow that was last fresh 280 days or more, prior to the date of the show, may be shown at the option of the exhibitor in either the dry or milking cow class. The DHI sheet must accompany animals to be shown in the dry cow classes. Please note: Anyone who owes the Michigan Holstein Association or the Michigan Dairy Cattle News more that $100 and is over 90 days delinquent will not be able to show in any state sponsored show including the Great Lakes Spring Show. Any person and/or immediate family member of a person who owes the Michigan Jersey Cattle Club or the Michigan Dairy Cattle News more than $50 and is over 90 days delinquent will not be able to show in any state sponsored show including the Michigan Jersey Show. The debt must be paid by close of entries.
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1- WINTER HEIFER CALF-born after November 30, 2020. and before March 1, 2021 2- FALL HEIFER CALF- Born after August 31, 2020 and before December 1, 2020 3- SUMMER YEARLING HEIFER- born after May 31, 2020 and before September 1, 2020 4- SPRING YEARLING HEIFER- born after February 28, 2020 and before June 1, 2020 5- WINTER YEARLING HEIFER- born after November 30, 2019 and before March 1, 2020 6- FALL YEARLING HEIFER- born after August 31, 2019 and before December 1, 2019 **A- JUNIOR AND RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION - JUNIOR SHOW: from the calf and yearling classes. First and second place animals will be considered. **B- JUNIOR AND RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION- OPEN SHOW: from the calf and yearling classes, first and second place animals will be considered. 7- JUNIOR BEST THREE FEMALES- from the calf and yearling classes, all must be bred and at least one owned by exhibitor. 8- UNFRESHENED SUMMER YEARLING- Please note: this entry is not considered for any champion ribbon. Born 6-1-18 through 8-31-18 9- DRY COW 10- JUNIOR TWO YEAR OLD COW- born after February 28, 2019 and before September 1, 2019 11- SENIOR TWO YEAR OLD COW- born after August 31, 2018 and before March 1, 2019 12- JUNIOR THREE YEAR OLD COW- born after February 28, 2018 and before September 1, 2018 13- SENIOR THREE YEAR OLD- born after August 31, 2017 and before March 1, 2018 **C-INTERMEDIATE AND RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONJUNIOR SHOW- from classes 10-13. First and second place animals will be considered. **D-INTERMEDIATE AND RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONOPEN SHOW-from classes 10-13. First and second place animals will be considered. 14- FOUR YEAR OLD COW- born after August 31, 2016 and before September 1, 2017 15- FIVE YEAR OLD COW- born after August 31, 2015 and before September 1, 2016 16- AGED COW- born before September 1, 2015 17- 125,000 POUND COW- any cow, any age, with official lifetime credits over 125,000 pounds of milk as of show day as verified by DHI records or performance pedigree. 18- JERSEY LIFETIME PRODUCTION- Lifetime Cheese Production Class For cows with minimum lifetime production of 10,000 lbs. cheddar cheese equivalent, based on lifetime credits through October 31, 2020 on official DHI/ DHIR testing. Cows may show in either age appropriate class or Lifetime production class, but not both. Official individual cow page must be submitted at show check in to verify eligibility and calculate lifetime cheese yield. **E- SENIOR AND RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION-JUNIOR SHOWfrom classes 14-18. First and second place animals will be considered. **F- GRAND AND RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE-JUNIOR SHOW- Junior, Intermediate and Senior Champions will be considered. **G-SENIOR AND RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION-OPEN SHOW- from classes 14-18. First and second place animals will be considered. **H- GRAND AND RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE-OPEN SHOW- Junior, Intermediate and Senior Champions will be considered. **I- BEST UDDER OF SHOW- from the best uddered animals in the individual classes. One award will be presented. **J- GRAND AND RESERVE BRED BY EXHIBITOR IBITOR - from the first place animals in the individual classes. 19- DAIRY HERD- four milking or dry cows all owned by the exhibitor. 20-THREE BEST FEMALES-all three must be bred and at least one owned by exhibitor. 21- PRODUCE OF DAM-two offspring, any age, from the same dam. May be owned by more than one exhibitor. One bull permitted. 22- DAM AND DAUGHTER-any cow and one of her female off spring, any age, may be owned by more than one exhibitor. **K- PREMIER EXHIBITORIBITOR AWARD- The exhibitor winning the most point on six or less animals. **L- PREMIER BREEDER AWARD- The exhibitor winning the most points on six or less animals.
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Breed:_______
ANIMAL NAME DATE OF BIRTH
REGISTRATION NO.
CLASS Number
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SIRE
DAM BRED & OWNED
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In Memoriam
John M. Smith Sr. passed peacefully on January 13, 2021 at the age of 92. John was born on November 28, 1928 in Graves County, Kentucky to C.B. and Edith Smith. He was the youngest of three siblings. The family moved to Pinconning, Michigan where John attended school and graduated in 1946. He attended Michigan State College earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Husbandry and a Master’s Degree in Dairy and Poultry Nutrition. John met and married Jane Ellen Palmer while he attended Michigan State College. He and Jane operated their family dairy farm, where he taught work ethic and responsibility to his nine children. He continued to instill character in his children through farm chores and showing prize-winning cattle. John was active in the Michigan Holstein Association and Holstein USA, holding officer positions at the State and National level. He was active in community service being Mayor of Williamston from 1957-1961 and serving on the Williamston School Board.
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John spent summers in his younger years showing and transporting dairy cattle via rail. His agricultural degree was actively used by helping his father, C.B. Smith, at the Auction Pavilion in Williamston, Michigan where top National Holstein herds were auctioned. Later, John worked in sales at Farm Bureau and Harvestore silos. In 1984 he moved to Wapakoneta, OH where he worked for Ohio State University (OSU) as an Agricultural Extension Agent for 30 years, retiring at 85-years-young. After retirement from OSU, one would rarely see John in anything other than his Scarlet and Gray attire and driving his red SUV with “MSU2OSU” license plate and OSU decals on the doors. John was predeceased by his wife Jane; parents C.B. and Edith Smith; son Brian Craig Smith; infant grandson Derek Smith; sister and husband Jean (Smith) and Robert Wolf; brother and wife, C.B. (Sonny) and Grace Smith; and recent spouse, Norma Hunt (2013). He is survived by eight of his nine children: Gary (Carol), Ron Smith, Jerry
(Debbie), Kevin (Traci), Joy (Joe) McDevitt, John Jr. (Wendy), Dean (Janet), and Marc (Michelle). John is also survived by 24 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. John is lovingly remembered for being “Papa John” to his grandchildren, for his happy birthday songs for everyone, his legacy Christmas ornaments, and especially his “Papa John Fish Camp” which was held every summer for his grandchildren. John was an active member of Dimondale United Methodist Church. Remembrances or donations may be made to the Dimondale United Methodist Church, 6801 Creyts Rd, Dimondale, MI 48821 or Meals on Wheels/Tri County Office on Aging, 5303 S Cedar St, Lansing, MI 48911. Memorial services will be scheduled in the future. Online condolences may be expressed at www.grwilliamston.com. To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.
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2020 MICHIGAN
COW OF THE
Century
Strautz-AAA GWAtwood Rose 2E95
The winner of the Michigan Cow of the Century contest is StrautzAAA GWAtwood Rose 2E95. 10/1/11-7/6/20. Bred and owned by Sherry Meyer, Rose was born at Rod-er-Dic Farm in Byron Center, from a cow they moved there as a yearling when Strautz Holsteins dispersed and Paul and Sherry were married. The granddam was a Rod-Er-Dic cow purchased by Sherry’s mom at the Lake O’Dessa Sale Barn. Paul and his dad had purchased a cow several years before this named MariWay Glendell Spots when Wayne and Rodney Pennock dispersed their herd. Spots was Rose’s 5th dam, and many animals were consigned to sales from her. Another line of this family also resulted in a 94- point Raider. The 8th thru 10th dams also carry the Rod-Er-Dic prefix with one of the cows tracing to the #2 cow in their herdbook. The 11th dam was an Ionia prison cow born in 1954 that Paul’s grandpa purchased when they were starting the herd. Congratulations to Paul and Sherry Meyer! The rest of the Top 5 2. Star-Summit Lindy Sweet 3. C Rossland Astro Kat 4. Rod-er-Dic Starbuck Ada 5. Paul-Farm Counsel Pixie-ET
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One More Thing...
Miriam Cook, Pewamo, has been chosen to participate in the Jersey Youth Academy. The Academy is an intensive educational program focused specifically on the Jersey cow and the many elements of the Jersey dairy business. Academy challenges participants to understand the long history and current growth of the Jersey breed in this country and shows them the opportunities and challenges of the dairy business in the future. Congratulations Miriam!
program for half the traditional cost from now to August 31, 2021. For more information on USJersey program and services, call 614/861-3636 or visit the website.
Jersey breeders can catch up registrations on overage individuals through the American Jersey Cattle Association’s (AJCA) REAP
If you would like to be a sponsor of the Great Lakes Spring AllBreeds Show contact Nicole Vanderploeg at 940-733-8960. There are several levels of sponsorship, one to fit your budget!
Calendar of Events
2021
March 31-April 2: Spring Dairy Expo, Circleville, OH April 10: Cornerstone Multi-Breed Online Calf Exchange April 17: Indiana State Sale, Nor-Bert Farms, Bremen, IN April 17: Ohio Spring Sale, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, OH April 21: Michigan Jersey Cattle Club Annual Meeting, 11:00 am, Shiawassee County Fairgrounds April 21: Michigan Holstein Association Annual Meeting, 1:00 pm, Shiawassee County Fairgrounds April 21: Michigan Spring Foundation Sale, 7:00 pm, Shiawassee County Fairgrounds April 22: Great Lakes All Breeds Show, 8:00 am, Shiawassee County Fairgrounds May 5: MDCN Ad Deadline — Membership & Midwest Holsteins Issue June 21-25: National Holstein Convention, Lancaster, PA
2022 June 27 - July 1: National Holstein Convention, Sioux Falls, SD
Don’t forget to enjoy a free lunch at the MHA and MJCC annual meetings on April 21st! Come enjoy fellowship with other breeders and catch up on what’s going on with both associations!
Like us on Facebook! Like the Michigan Holstein Association and the Michigan Jersey Cattle Club Facebook pages so you can keep up to date with the activities in the state!
Bovine Beautician.........................................................pg. 6 Brenhaven Jerseys................................................ MW pg. 6 Buell’s Bovines.............................................................pg. 18 CentralStar....................................................................pg. 2 Commodity Blenders, LLC..........................................pg. 11 Dairy Agenda Today...................................................pg. 16 Dawson Farms...............................................................pg. 7 GENEX...........................................................................pg. 19 Green Meadow Farms........................................MW pg. 11 Holstein International................................................pg. 17 Indiana State Sale...............................................MW pg. 15 Michigan Livestock Service..........................................pg. 4 MMPA...........................................................................pg. 20 MSU......................................................................MW pg. 21 Posey Creek Farm..........................................................pg. 6 Prengers, Inc................................................................pg. 15 Starward Farm....................................................MW pg. 47 Thistledew/Kingstreet Dairy...................... MW pgs. 42-43 Tomerton Holsteins......................................................pg. 7 Tonic Holsteins....................................................MW pg. 14 W-R-L Holsteins...........................................................pg. 10
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