Notes from the Field

Notes From the Field Max’ & Mandi’s Memo It’s hard to believe two months of the new year has already come and gone! Hopefully your new year is off to a great start, and you’re looking forward to what’s to come as 2020 unfolds. Our Holstein Association USA has been busy unveiling new updates as we continue to kick off the new year.

Holstein Association USA has released its annual Pedigree Analysis of 2019 National Holstein Show winners. These lists provide a picture of the genetics behind the cattle receiving showring accolades at the highest levels of competition.

The Pedigree Analysis is updated following the last National Holstein Show of the year. Included are lists of Leading Sires, Leading Maternal Grandsires, and Leading Sire Stacks of National Show Winners. Each category features separate lists for heifers and cows, along with an overall list. In addition, viewers will find other interesting information, such as the average classification score for each class and historical data from previous years.

To view the complete Pedigree Analysis, check under the Popular Lists section on the Holstein Association USA website. Effective January 1, 2020, Holstein Association USA, Inc. increased ear tag, ear tag accessories and tissue sampling unit (TSU) prices by 4 percent. January 1, 2020 will mark the first price increase in 25 years across the entire tag offering. Let me know if I can be of assistance when ordering ear tags.

Starting with the 2020 show season, Holstein Association USA has changed the Junior transfer “received by” deadline to July 15 for both heifers and cows. This is a “received by” deadline — any ownership transfer not received by the Holstein Association USA office on or before July 15 will not be eligible for Junior Holstein Shows. Adding or dropping any owner after the deadline will disqualify an animal for Junior recognition. If there is a question as to whether a Junior ownership transfer has been completed, be sure to contact the Holstein Association USA customer service or visit www.holsteinusa.com to check the ownership status and ensure the transfer was received before the deadline.

These chilly winter months are always a great time to recover from the hectic holidays and get caught up on your Association business, before turning your focus to a busy spring season. We are always ready to help you place a new order for tags, catch up on registrations, or answer questions about a program you’ve been thinking about signing up for. Feel free 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