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A2A2 TPI+2856 Milk+1601 PTAT+2.38 Sire: Renegade Dam: S-S-I Doc Have Not 8783-ET EX92 Full Sister sold for $1.925 at Ducketts Summer Selection II Sale!! Next 8 generations back to Snow-N Denises Dellia 2E-95 Owned with Ernest Kueffner & Rodney Hetts Not Shy is living up to her namesake and is on our IVF and flush program! Inquires welcome!
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T H E O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E N E W YO R K H O L S T E I N A S S O C I AT I O N
CONTENTS On the Cover
Congratulations to Jonathan Lamb on being elected as the President of the Holstein Association USA. The election took place at the recent National Holstein Convention in Sioux Falls, SD. Outgoing president, Corey Geiger (right) of Wisconsin hands the gavel and the leadership of the association to Jonathan Lamb (left) of Oakfield Corners Dairy in Oakfield, NY.
Departments Junior Corner..................................................................... 8 Executive Manager’s Report............................................ 10 Calendar of Events........................................................... 10 NYHA President’s Report................................................. 11 Club News....................................................................... 27 The Sale Ring Report ...................................................... 28 Index to Advertisers........................................................ 34
Features
King Wins Election............................................................. 7 Genetics Firm Eclipsing the Competition........................... 9 Dairying A Little Differently: Big Brook Farm................... 12 Research Results in Continued Progress for Registered Holsteins....................................................................... 15 Show Results: Cortland Classic........................................ 21 Obituaries....................................................................... 24 Melissa Hart, Editor PO Box 10 • Dryden, NY 13053 Phone: 517-398-1957 • Email: farm.writer@hotmail.com
NYHA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT: Beth Keene........................................... 607-345-0031 1ST VICE PRESIDENT: Jason Lloyd............................. 518-231-1731 2ND VICE PRESIDENT: Steve Vanlieshout.................. 315-361-1801 SECRETARY: Chelsea Hanselman.............................. 607-437-5866 TREASURER: Betsey Gerber..................................... 607-237-7288 Cam Davis............................................................... 410-984-0315 Tom Harkenrider..................................................... 607-279-3160 David King............................................................... 315-212-0032 Curtis Nolan............................................................ 518-222-5692
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From the Editor
When we met Bill Paddock in January we were impressed not only with the herd, but the entire Groeslon Farms and of course the kindness and keen breeding acuity that Bill possessed. The cattle that stood in that stunning tie-stall barn were evidence of purposeful breeding and were a treat to look through on that cold January day. When we left Groeslon Farms I assured Bill we would be back in the summertime so we could see the cattle out on the rolling green pasMelissa Hart, Editor tures and the tidy Dairy of Distinction in full bloom. Little did we know our return trip would be on June 18th --the day of the Groeslon Farms Crossroads Celebration Sale. Two days before the sale it was a hot and humid 90 something and when we pulled into the farmyard on sale day the temps dipped into the 50s with the continual threat of rain. But that didn’t stop a standing room only crowd that showed up to grapple for some Groeslon genetics. The quick bidding continued all day and a final sale report can be found in “The Sale Ring” on page 29. On a sweet side note, Bill’s daughter Rayne Ives is an ag teacher at the local school in Remsen but also helps out around the farm. It was a busy week for everyone as they prepared for the sale, but Rayne was also concerned about the arrival of her baby that was due any day. All week she kept hoping the baby would wait until after the sale and that sweet gift from God did just that. After a long day and a post-sale family dinner, she and her husband Noah went to the hospital and at 9:09 pm, baby girl Harlow Cynda Ives arrived weighing in at 8lbs 2oz and 21 inches long. Congratulations to the entire Groeslon Farms crew on a great sale and that sweet cherry on top! I also want to congratulate Jonathan Lamb and Jeff King on their new assignments with HAUSA! New York is well represented with President Lamb and Director King! Next up-- the EXPO issue! Make plans to advertise in the issue that will be given away at World Dairy Expo. Save your spot by September 1st! Contact me at 517-398-1957 or farm.writer@hotmail.com.
CORRECTION: The correct winner of the 2021 Calf Scholarship was Christopher Slade from Cortland County. We apologize for this mistake in the May-June issue.
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New York Holstein State Show
September 7th-11th, 2022 • Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, September 7th 12 pm Grounds open for set-up and cattle 1-6 pm Check-In open (in show office) Thursday, September 8th 8 am-6 pm Check-In open (in show office) Friday, September 9th 8 am-12 pm Check-In open (in show office) 12pm All animals must be in place & checked in 12:30 pm Exhibitors Meeting Pizza Party/Ice Cream Social for Exhibitors 6 pm Saturday, September 10th 9 am Heifer Show 2:30 pm Showmanship 6 pm Brisket dinner Sunday, September 11th 9 am Cow Show ENTRIES DUE AUGUST 10TH, 2022 at the regular entry fee of $35 per entry. Entries are accepted until Friday, September 9th at the late fee entry price.
BR ISK E T DIN N E R
Hosted by the Tri-County Holstein Club Brisket dinner includes baked potato, coleslaw, roll and dessert made by the Farmers Feed Bunk. $18 per person. For tickets, please contact Regina Lundy at (518) 796-8510 or mail order and money to 1040 Lundy Road, Granville NY 12832. Judge: Michael Heath, Westminster, MD Showmanship Judge: Cassie Menendez, Edmeston, NY
2022 CA L F RA F F L E
Liddleholme Holsteins and Welcome Stock Farm have donated the beautiful raffle calf- Welcome Dlambda Click-ET. Born 9/4/21 her 3rd dam is EX and her 4th dam is Silvermaple Damion CamomileEX 95 and All-American. If you are interested in supporting the Juniors and purchasing a ticket, reach out to any Junior Executive or Junior Member. You can also purchase calf raffle tickets online at www.nyholsteinevents.com under the “Juniors” section. Tickets are 1 for $1 or 6 for $5. Thank you all for your support and thank you to Liddleholme Holsteins and Ryleigh Wadsworth for taking such great care of the calf.
ENTRIES & SHOW INFORMATION: https://showman.app/shows#/2022-new-york-holstein-state-show or www.nyholsteinevents.com/2022-ny-holstein-state-show.html
The mission of the NY Holstein Association is to promote and add value to our breeders and members through events and activities, and build a strong fraternity of individuals with a passion for NY Holsteins. Chelsea Hanselman, Executive Manager Cell: 607-437-5866 • Office: 607-273-7591 Email: chanselman@nyholsteins.com Stacie Sherman, Office Assistant Email: ssherman@nyholsteins.com Kennedy Crothers, HAUSA Representative 315-459-3321 www.nyholsteinevents.com New York Holstein News July/August 2022
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King Wins Election The Voice of New York Agriculture
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Jeff King of Kings Ransom Farm, Schuylerville was elected to the Holstein Association USA Board of Directors, filling the Director At-Large position. The election of directors was held at the recent National Holstein Convention in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Jeff is looking forward to serving the association and you may contact him with your questions and concerns at 518-791-2876 or email: jkingkrf@gmail.com
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Junior Corner
In addition to showing my own cows this year I am also giving a young Holstein enthusiast the opportunity to show a calf for the very first time. This has been the highlight of my summer so far. I am so happy that I am able to help him achieve one of his goals and grow his love for cows. While at the shows this summer make an effort to help some of the younger kids at the show. Whether it is showing them how to set up feet or giving them some pointers on setting toplines, any help that you give those younger showman means a lot to them and will help them grow. Just remember we were all in their shoes not too long ago.
Lastly, I would like to congratulate all of the juniors who competed at the National Holstein Convention in South Dakota. I hope that you all enjoy the rest of your summer and have a great time at the rest of the shows!
Dairy Dilemma Questions: Novice: Q: Do cows prefer diets that are bitter, salty, sour, or sweet? Junior: Q: What is the number one driver of yogurt purchases? Senior: Q: Food-In-Depth was founded to create full transparency and what else in the food chain? Novice Answer: Sweet. Junior Answer: Flavor. Senior Answer: Accountability.
Hello everyone! How is it July already? County fairs and club shows are in full swing. This year is very special for me because it is the first time in three years that my county’s fair is a full week fair. I love all of the shows that I go to throughout the year, but nothing can compare to the county fair. Having the whole community come together to have fun and enjoy all that the fair has to offer is one of my favorite parts of summer. I hope that all of you are looking forward to the summer shows as much as I am. Good luck to all of the juniors this summer!
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New York Juniors Tested at National Holstein Convention New York juniors competed at the recent National Holstein Convention in Sioux Falls, SD and enjoyed great success. From dairy quiz bowl to jeopardy to public speaking, they competed with the best of the best across the country. Here are the results:
2022 Second Place Dairy Bowl team from New York, Senior Division from left: Coach Jonathan Taylor, Gabriella Taylor, Alysha Kuhn, Annika Donlick, and William Andrew.
Annika Donlick, NY, 2nd place in Dairy Knowledge Exam, Senior Division
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Top 3 Intermediate Dairy Jeopardy Winners from left: Rachal Craun, VA; Elsie Donlick, NY, Bennett Dunstan, NY. Zane Swatling, NY received 3rd place in the Intermediate Division of the Prepared Public Speaking Contest. His speech was called “Methane Powered Hydrogen Fuel Cells”
Isaac Folts was named a Young Distinguished Junior Member Finalist. He is the son of Josh and Ginny Folts and is flanked by outgoing HAUSA president Corey Geiger (left) and HAUSA CEO John Meyer (right).
Elsie Donlick, NY, 2nd place in Dairy Knowledge Exam, Junior Division
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Genetics Firm Eclipsing the Competition From a part-time side job to a full-time business with employees and contractors, Eclipse Genetics has found its stride for bovine reproductive services in the Northeast. As a provider of IVF, embryo collection and ET services, the company specializes in collecting and providing data for their clients each step of the way. Owners Dr. Kevin Lindell and Sarah Bowley began collaborating on assisted reproductive technology with cattle in 2006 while Lindell worked as a veterinarian at the Large Animal Field Service at Tufts University in Woodstock, Conn., and Bowley directed a nonprofit preserving genetic material of endangered livestock breeds in Newport, R.I. For 12 years the industry’s demand for specialized reproductive procedures increased, and it became more appealing to establish a practice specializing in these services. They made the break into a full-time business in 2018. “We’ve had incredible and steady growth in the last four years,” Bowley said. “Our clients have responded very positively to our focus on details and the high level of communication we provide them. “IVF is a high-end elective procedure, and we try to spend a lot of time making sure clients understand everything we are doing and what options they have. We maintain contact with them from the time donors are enrolled to when the calf hits the ground. We’re currently monitoring more than 15 embryo recipient locations, to try and capture
the whole picture, from donor enrollment to calving.” With facilities in eastern New York, Maine, Connecticut and Vermont, Eclipse Genetics works with a variety of clients – from show and type cattle, to creating bulls for stud. Oocytes are currently fertilized through Boviteq’s IVF Lab in Wisconsin; however, Boviteq and will soon be servicing the Northeast when its new lab in Syracuse, N.Y., opens in September 2022. When the new lab opens, shipping and transportation will be handled in-house, bringing all phases of service under Eclipse Genetics control. Attention to detail and providing tailored recommendations is where Eclipse stands above the rest. Clients receive quarterly reports, are invited to an annual meeting to learn about new industry trends and get a transparent look at their program from collection to calf on the ground. Eclipse also works closely with clients on sire selection, to help producers identify and use the best performing IVF sires. Bowley and Lindell hope to continue the growth trajectory their company has achieved, but are careful not to grow too quickly or become too large to meet clients’ needs. Bowley said, “Existing clients have been good to us as we’ve grown; we want to make sure we stay loyal to them and meet their needs as we grow. It’s an exciting time to be working in this field with such amazing cattle and clientele.”
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Executive Manager’s Happy Summer! I hope you have been fortunate enough to enjoy this beautiful weather. I love summer because there are always so many wonderful events to attend. I look forward Chelsea Hanselman to getting out and about the state this summer to see some of you. Please check our calendar of events for an updated list of events and, if we are missing one, please tell us so it can get on our webpage. Speaking of summer events, we have a great one planned for this summer. We want you to join us on Sunday, August 14, at Hales Mills Golf Club in Johnstown for a golf tournament and our annual summer picnic. This is an opportunity to bring together dairy folks from all parts of the industry for a day of fun. If you don’t want to golf, there will be opportunity to socialize and relax on the porch or outdoor games in the tent. In addition, Elmvue Farms and Chris and Amy Hoefele have opened their doors for us to tour their farms. See page 22 for more information. The New York Holstein State Show is planned for the third year in a row at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Greenwich. Michael Heath will be evaluating the cattle on Sept. 10 and 11. Entry information, as well as the full schedule for the show, can be found on page 5. Again this year, the Tri-County Holstein Club will be
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hosting a brisket dinner to take place Saturday evening after the heifer show and showmanship. For dinner tickets, please contact Regina Lundy. The calf raffle will be drawn this year at the State Show (participants do not need to be present to win). The calf this year was donated by Liddleholme Holsteins and Welcome Stock Farm. Please support the Juniors by purchasing a ticket - this is one of the fundraisers that helps them raise money to attend National Convention and participate in events throughout the year, and it also helps toward their Junior Convention. Tickets can be purchased online through the NY Holstein website or you can talk to any Junior about it. Good luck to all of you showing at your county and local shows. Show staff, please remember that all exhibitors showing in your club shows need to be New York members. Stacie or I can help you get updated membership lists and help you get people signed up quickly, if needed. Also, please send your show results to the office so we have accurate information for the AllNY contest. I hope to make it out to as many shows as I can, but if I am not there then I hope to send a Junior Executive Committee member or an Executive Committee member in my place. Don’t be afraid to say hello if you see one of us there! – Chelsea
Calendar of Events SHOWS
JULY 29-30: Nioga Holstein Club Show
JULY 20-21: OHM Holstein Club Show, Fonda Fairgrounds, Fonda
AUGUST 12: Schoharie County Holstein Schoharie County Fairgrounds, Cobleskill
JULY 22: Lewis County Holstein Show, Lowville
AUGUST 14: New York Dairy Farmer Golf Tournament and Summer Picnic, Hales Mills Golf Course, Johnstown, NY
JULY 22-23: ENY Black & White Show, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck JULY 22-23: Allegany-Steuben All-Breeds Show, Club Barns Canisteo JULY 26: Tri-County Holstein Show Showmanship, Washington Co. Fairgrounds JULY 26: Tri-County Holstein Club Picnic 6 pm, Washington Co. Fairgrounds JULY 27: Capitol Canton Regional Brown Swiss Show 8 am, Washington Co. Fairgrounds JULY 27: Eastern Regional NY Jersey Show, Noon, Washington Co. Fairgrounds JULY 28: Tri-County Holstein Show 9 am, Washington Co. Fairgrounds JULY 29: On-Wego Fairgrounds, 10 am
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AUGUST 15: Delware County Holstein Show, Delaware County Fairgrounds, Walton AUGUST 28: NYSF Holstein and Red & White Shows, alternating classes 9 am, NY State Fairgrounds SEPTEMBER 8-11: NY State show, Washington Co. Fairgrounds SEPTEMBER 17-21: Harrisburg, PA
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OCTOBER 2-7: World Dairy Expo, Madison, WI NOVEMBER 2-7: North American Livestock Exposition, Louisville, KY
International
SALES AUGUST 6: Don-Sher Farm Complete Dispersal, 11 AM, Ellenburg Center, NY
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FROM THE NYHA Summertime brings up many memories - warm weather, playing in the creek, baling hay, harvesting crops, trips to the ice cream shop, playing any sport available and showing cattle! My cattle show memories include the Dreamstreet days, OHM, Chenango and Delaware County Club shows, The Farmers Museum Jr Show, watching my dad judge many, many shows and countless more. What are your favorite summertime memories? National Convention will have come and gone when this issue comes out. Congratulations to all Jr and Sr members who competed and participated in competitions or elections in Sioux Falls. NYHA is very proud of you! To the delegates who represented New York, thank you for your time. Convention is always a time to say hello to old friends and greet new ones, a time to learn new material, gain new experiences and talk about the great Holstein cow. Thank you to South Dakota and Minnesota Holstein Associations for putting on a first-class event! As the summer show season ramps up, I hope you are feeling the excitement of getting your cattle prepared, tack all gathered, ready to load the trucks and head to the show. The hours of training your animals, then traveling to the show; the passion that drives us to show these beautiful bovines; that’s what we do as show enthusiasts! Whatever shows you attend this summer, may you
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enjoy every minute. May the memories you make this year keep the fire burning to continue this passion. Include and encourage others to be a part of your team, young and old, lots of experience or none at all. I’m looking forward to seeing many of you at the State Fair in Syracuse in August and/or the NY Holstein Show in September in Greenwich. Whether you breed for type, genomics or a combination of the two, keep the passion going to breed another one better than the last. New York is home to some of the best in the world. Keep up the great work - you breeders should be extremely proud! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to any member of the Executive Committee. The Association’s greatest assets are our members, after all. As I close, I want to encourage you all to reach out to a Holstein member to whom you look up, one who has helped mentor you in some way and encouraged you to become more involved with NY Holstein or anything else. Ask them questions, ask them to share memories and stories with you, ask their advice. The old saying, “The best education is found at the foot of an elderly person,” couldn’t be any truer. Have a great summer, friends! Do what you love, and love what you do. – Beth
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D A I R Y I N G A L I T T L E D I F F E R E N T LY :
Big Brook Farm
Andrew was just 16 when this venture began. At the time, Garrie was a stay-at-home mother, but that soon changed. “What else do you do when your youngest wants to start a farm? You jump in with him!” she said with a giggle. By Sarah Thomas About an hour north of Syracuse, nestled in Lee Center, N.Y., you can find Andrew Smith and his mother, Garrie, operating Big Brook Farm. Named after the Big Brook stream that runs through the Smiths’ property in Oneida County, the farm itself is far from ordinary. From starting the dairy as a high-schooler, Andrew, and Garrie, have also differentiated themselves through raw milk sales. On his eighth birthday, he was gifted a Brown Swiss calf from his grandfather Joe. “It was all over after that,” he chuckled; that was the spark that ignited his love for the dairy cow. A few years later, at age 12, the school bus would
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drop Andrew off at a neighboring farm to milk cows; however, he could not shake the feeling of wanting his own farm. “I wanted my cows to be my boss.” On July 4, 2014, he and Mom made a trip to the five farms where he had his 10 milking cows housed and took them to their new barn that his father, Dan, owned 12 miles from their home. Andrew was just 16 when this venture began. At the time, Garrie was a stay-at-home mother, but that soon changed. “What else do you do when your youngest wants to start a farm? You jump in with him!” she said with a giggle. “There aren’t many 16-year-old boys that start their own farm. He was still in high school and would
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restaurants and have a Facebook page for the farm, but he and his mother really credit their growth to happy customers and word of mouth. The self-serve store houses not only raw milk but other products including beef, pork and maple syrup - all produced by the Smith family. There are also products from neighbors such as butter, yogurt, honey, eggs, goat-milk soap and even cow-milk soap (using milk from Big Brook). The biggest challenge is ensuring that there are enough gallons of raw milk in the store because it can only be kept in the fridge for 24 hours. “You have to make sure it’s there. We could have a slew of people come through and then if there’s not milk, you feel bad because someone made a special trip out,” noted Garrie. Everyone has a “why.” For Andrew, it is his love for farming. “You’ve got to love what you do to be a farmer,” he proudly said. Garrie would constantly ask when he was younger if this was really what he wanted to do, and reminded him his friends would have a nice 9-to-5 job with weekends off and extra spending money. He always responded with: “What else would I do?” For the Smiths, it is about being able to have a smaller farm and make it profitable. “If you have the passion and drive, you can make it happen,” said Garrie. After getting the farm going and buying more cows, Andrew and Garrie kept receiving comments on how clean their farm was. This ignited the raw milk sales conversation. The duo visited other farms that sold the product and were inspired. drive 12 miles to the farm in the morning, do chores with me, drive 25 miles to school, drive back to the farm, do chores and drive back home that first year.” At the inception of the farm, the Smiths constructed a new milkhouse - it was a clean start, and that would soon be noticed. After getting the farm going and buying more cows, Andrew and Garrie kept receiving comments on how clean their farm was (and still is). This ignited the raw milk sales conversation. The duo visited other farms that sold the product and were inspired.
The family likes growing their herd from within. This means breeding for shorter cows because the tiestall barn has smaller stalls. Andrew also focuses on milk production, feet and legs and correctness of udder. “That’s our kind of cow,” he explained. For the future, Andrew and Garrie hope to grow both their raw milk sales and the crop side of the farm. For now, they are simply pleased to just be doing something different.
“We decided to give it a try,” explained Andrew. “We didn’t know where it would go.” The family consider themselves lucky because their cooperative allows them to have raw milk sales in addition to what the milk truck picks up. What started out as 20 gallons of raw milk per week quickly bumped to 50. “We thought that was a good number,” said Garrie. “Then our next goal was 100 and, before we knew it, we’re now selling 150 gallons a week with milk from our 40 Holsteins and Brown Swiss.” When asked about their success, she added, “Location is key.” The farm is only a mile outside the city of Rome, so that has been a vital part of their progress. “In New York, you can’t ship raw milk or take it to a grocery store or farmers’ market,” Andrew said. “People have to come to the farm to purchase it.” The Smiths hang flyers in local stores, advertise on placemats in
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The self-serve store houses not only raw milk but other products including beef, pork and maple syrup - all produced by the Smith family. There are also products from neighbors such as butter, yogurt, honey, eggs, goat-milk soap and even cow-milk soap (using milk from Big Brook).
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Research Results in Continued Progress for Registered Holsteins The Holstein breed has been some setting exciting records when it comes to milk production and components. In 2021, Registered Holsteins averaged 28,047 pounds of milk, 1,121 pounds of fat, 4%, and 877 pounds of protein, 3.1%, on a mature equivalent (ME) basis. This achievement marks the first time the Holstein breed has reached a 4% fat level and the ME average for milk has surpassed 28,000 pounds. U.S. Registered Holsteins have achieved these impressive records because of dedicated breeders like you. The progress would not be possible without the care and work you put into constantly improving the genetics and performance of your own herds. Your Association is helping pave the way for continued genetic progress in the Holstein breed. One of the ways Holstein USA is doing so is by supporting research projects designed to benefit the Holstein breed. Research Grant Program Holstein USA’s Research Grant Program was launched in 2017 to support University and non-profit research projects with predicted outcomes expected to benefit the Holstein breed. While there is a special focus
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on improving the health and profitability of Holsteins through genetics, research proposals can address a variety of areas including nutrition, reproduction, dairy foods, and economics. Five different research projects have been funded since the program began. Topics of funded projects include inbreeding, twinning, dairy-beef, the slick hair gene to improve heat tolerance, and genomic evaluation of diet digestibility in Holsteins. All are aimed at continued to build upon Holstein’s impressive genetic advancement. “Holsteins are profitable dairy cows, but the Research Grant Program is looking for innovative research that can enhance the success of the Holstein cow,” says Dr. Roger Shanks, Dairy Genetic Consultant, responsible for managing Holstein Association USA’s Research Grant Program. The program also helps to increase the amount of Holstein specific research being done on a broader scale. Although not every research proposal that gets submitted is able to be funded, the submitted proposals continued on page 16
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Research Results in Continued Progress for Registered Holsteins continued from page 15 are often used to apply for other grants. The Research Grant Program was featured during the 2022 National Holstein Convention in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A panel featuring three scientists with funded projects was held during the Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 30. To learn more about the Research Grant Program or the projects that have been supported, visit https://www. holsteinusa.com/programs_services/research_grant. html. WKU SmartHolstein Lab Launched last summer, the WKU SmartHolstein Lab is designed to be a research, development, and demonstration center for the dairy industry. It’s an exciting and strategic partnership between Holstein USA and Western Kentucky University. Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the dairy also gives students there unique, hands-on learning experiences. Several different technologies have been installed and are being used at the SmartHolstein Lab. They range from automated footbaths and feed pushers to activity monitors and milk-based sensors. The technologies are in various stages of development, and the SmartHolstein Lab is the perfect place to test their strengths and weaknesses.
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“Support from across the dairy industry for the WKU SmartHolstein Lab has been overwhelming and inspiring. We are thankful for the support from breeders who have donated animals and technology providers who have made this the most technologically advanced dairy in the world. Data is the future of our industry, and we are leading the industry forward,” reports Dr. Jeffrey Bewley, Holstein Association USA Dairy Analytics and Innovation Scientist. The long-term goal for the project 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. To help achieve this goal, many Holstein USA members have donated a Registered Holstein animal through the “Send a Holstein to College” program. Thank you to our many generous donors who have already contributed with the donation of an animal. If you are interested in learning more about the WKU SmartHolstein Lab or donating an animal, visit www. smartholstein.com. We look forward to sharing more insights and findings from the WKU SmartHolstein Lab with our members in the future. A commitment to continuous improvement through research will ensure U.S. Registered Holsteins remain the cow loved round the world. More importantly, it will help you, our members, continue to be relevant and profitable in the constantly changing world today.
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SHOW R ESULTS
Cortland Classic
July 2, 2022 | Cortland, NY | Judge: Jamie Black, Batavia, NY OPEN SHOW CHAMPIONS Grand Champion: Curr-Vale Apple A La Mode (Production Cow), Exhibited by Currie Holsteins Reserve Grand Champion: CurrVale Warrior Panera (Junior 2-YearOld), Exhibited by Currie Holsteins Senior Champion: Curr-Vale Apple A La Mode (Production Cow), Exhibited by Currie Holsteins Reserve Senior Champion: Jericho-Dairy Baracuda-ET (Aged Cow), Exhibited by Currie Holsteins Intermediate Champion: CurrVale Warrior Panera (Junior 2-YearOld), Exhibited by Currie Holsteins Reserve Intermediate Champion: Curr-Vale Diamond Topaz-TW (Senior 2-Year-Old), Exhibited by Currie Holsteins Junior Champion: Dempsey Hartley Yearling), Exhibited Holsteins
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Reserve Junior Champion: McGarr Farms E Rumor-Red-ET (Fall Calf), Exhibited by Eoghan McGarr JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS Grand Champion and Intermediate Champion: ColorBlind Abagail (Senior 3-Year-Old) Exhibited by Mackenzie Meisner Reserve Grand Champion and Reserve Intermediate Champion: Rocky-Top Avalanche Mercy-ET (Senior 2-Year-Old), Exhibited by Conor Holland Junior Champion: Ms Eatonholme Unstp Batu-ET (Spring Calf), Exhibited by Evelyn Eaton Reserve Junior Champion: MsAOL Camaro-Red (Spring Calf), Exhibited by Cooper Merrill
SAVE YOUR SPOT by Sept. 1st! The September/October issue is the World Dairy Expo issue and we will highlight the summer show results!
ADVERTISE YOUR WINNERS! Email Melissa Hart at farm.writer @hotmail.com or call 517-398-1957
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Obituaries
Doris Anne Nicholson Backus
Doris Anne Nicholson Backus, 88, passed away on May 8, 2022 at her longtime home on Fayette Street in Mexico, NY; in which she lived for 70 years. She was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church of Mexico. She and one other were the first females of the session of the church. She was also a Chairman of the Board of Deacons and a Sunday school teacher for 70 years. She also helped with many of the Church’s activities. She enjoyed helping the Pastor and her husband order flowers for Church, that fit in so well with the events. She was predeceased by a son, Harry. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Horace Backus; her son John (Debra) Backus; their sons Jesse (Lauren) Vorrasi, Andrew (Hidemi) Backus, Jonathon Backus, their great-grandchildren Sophie Vorrasi and Landon Vorrasi; her daughter Kim (Marc) Grindle; and their son Derek; her brother, William (Nancy) Nicholson; their children Shamus Nicholson, Dr. Katey Nicholson, Shawn (Lindsay) Nicholson, Sara (Craig) Clark; her great nephew and niece Emmit and Lydia; along with many nieces and nephews. All of the family were important in their own way to a fitting conclusion of a lifetime, devoted to her family and church.
Kenneth E. “Scott ” Bush
Kenneth E. “Scott” Bush, age 91 of Elmira, NY. He was born May 10, 1930 in Elmira, the son of the late Earl E. and Myrtle (May) Bush, and passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 at home. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his son-in-law Jerry Miller. Kenneth is survived by his wife of 71 years, Virginia (Watts) Bush; children Ann (Warren) Wood of Himrod, NY, Betsy Miller of Pine City, NY, Jim (Meg) Bush and Scott (Lisa) Bush of Elmira, NY, Carl (Rochelle) Bush of Breesport, NY, and Cindy (David) Nagy of Millerton, PA along with 21 grandchildren, 37 greatgrandchildren; and numerous other relatives. Kenneth was a lifetime dairy farmer, and was an active member of the agriculture community. Serving on several boards including CC Holstein Club, CC Agriculture Society, Farm Land Protection and CC Farm Bureau, both at the local and state levels. Ken also served his community as being one of the founding members of the East Hill Volunteer Fire Department, was active on the board of the CC Soil and Water Conservation for 40 years. Ken also served his community as a CC Legislator for 8 years and an Elmira Town board member for 22 years. Despite all his achievements, if you asked Ken what
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his greatest accomplishment was, it was undoubtedly the bond and memories he created with his family and friends. Ken will always be loved and missed by those fortunate to have shared their lives with his. He will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, in Elmira, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may donate in Kenneth’s name to the East Hill VFD, 266 Jerusalem Hill Road, Elmira, NY 14901, or Breesport Baptist Church, 1811 N Chemung Road, in Breesport, NY 14816.
Ronald “Ronny ” Osofsky
Ronald “Ronny, Ronnie or Ron” Osofsky passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, overlooking the alfalfa fields from the home where he and his wife Kathleen raised their family. Born January 27, 1941 with a love for the farm and a desire to spend all of his time with animals made dairy farming an easy choice for Ronny. His parents, Helen and David Osofsky, raised Ronny and his three younger siblings on the “Home Farm” on Schultz Hill Road in Pine Plans, NY. The earliest stories of Ronny include his parents having to fence-in the yard to keep him from running to the barn. However, he quickly burrowed underneath leading to more extreme measures. He graduated from Pine Plains Central School in 1958 and went onto the University of Rhode Island, where he studied Animal Science and made lifelong friends who enjoyed their time visiting the farm and enjoyed his mother’s cooking. After graduating in 1962, he returned home to farm and to substitute teach at the local High School. A favorite family story was the time that Ronny fell in the manure pit at the farm, and against his objections, the principal insisted it was still okay for him to come teach that day. The students in that room probably still remember the odor. His parents supported his dream to start his own farm in the area and he moved a few miles away to ultimately milk cows in the more modern facility on Route 82. He fell in love and married a local girl, Kathleen “Cathy” Freney in 1971. They welcomed three children, Jonathan, Carey and Daniel, as well as some beloved Golden Retrievers over the next decade. This is also when Ronny’s interest in high end dairy cattle genetics peaked. Investor cattle became popular in the 1980s, which brought an influx of interest to dairy farms in the Hudson River Valley. It also allowed Ronny to expand the scope of his business and passion for dairy farming, adding on farms, including a show herd at the old Eldridge farm on Route 199 and the purchase of the old Deleval Research Farm on Prospect Hill Road, now the location of Ronnybrook Dairy. Aside from his family, one of his proudest accomplishments was breeding the purebred Holstein bull, Ronnybrook Prelude, who for a time was one of most
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popular in the world and sired record-breaking cattle across the globe. Prelude went on to become a great influencer of the Holstein breed through his progeny. While he loved the farm and the lifestyle it provided his family, he always thought there was a better way to dairy. As weekenders moved to the area and land prices were rising, he longed to ensure a sustainable business model for the farm. After becoming friends with their new neighbors from the city, the two couples, along with his youngest brother Sid and his former wife Joan spent a lot of evenings imagining and designing what ultimately became Ronnybrook Farm Dairy. In 1991, at 50 years old, he helped launch a whole new business and began on-farm processing and direct retailing to customers through farmers markets and retail stores throughout the tri state area. It started small, with a focus on milk in glass bottles for the local area, but quickly grew into a major brand in the NYC market. Ronny always listened to customers, which is how their label expanded to include a full-line of cultured products, like yogurt, flavored butter and ice cream. Ultimately, his brother Rick and his children, Kate and Peter, returned to the dairy, and the family and many longtime employees grew the business to new heights. There were challenges, including a year in the hospital leading to a heart transplant; health challenges for his wife, Cathy; and a Global Pandemic, but the one constant was the help and support of his tight-knit family, lifelong friends and long-standing Ronnybrook employees that Ronny considered family. A true testament to Ronny’s character and likeability are the friends and family that showed up to visit, bring treats, and help him for decades.
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A special “thank you” to caregiver and friend, Lisa Zayas. Ronny was known for his quick wit, easy smile and curiosity. While he loved his role as husband, father, farmer, brother, boss, cousin and friend, his favorite role was “Papa” to granddaughters’ Grace and Tatum and grandsons, Jack and Ronan. He loved that his son Daniel became a key part of the Ronnybrook team and he enjoyed talking cows and farming with anyone who would listen, especially his grandchildren. Ronny is survived by wife, Cathy; children Jonathan Osofsky, Carey (Brian) Alberg, Daniel (Jennifer) Osofsky; four grandchildren, Grace Alberg, Tatum, Jack and Ronan Osofsky; brothers Rick (Jean) Osofsky, Sid (Cindy) Osofsky; sister Freda (Osofsky) Sanderson; sister-in-laws Ann (Curtis) Simmons, Natalie (Zipp) Guernsey, and Joan Osofsky, along with many beloved nieces, nephews and their growing families. Ronny’s accomplishments were great, but none greater than being able to enjoy them from the fertile soil of his childhood, with his wife, their children and their families, and his faithful adopted dog, Oliver by his side with his roots firmly attached Duchess County. Perhaps the greatest gift he left us is the daily reminder of how much he adored each of us. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to the Ronald Osofsky Scholarship Fund c/o Carey Alberg, 229 Fordham Road, Valatie, NY 12184. Or better yet, honor Ronny by telling a story, enjoying some Ronnybrook ice cream, calling a friend or family member, or simply wave to a stranger like he did many times in his life.
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Club News
Holstein Grand Champion-Open: E-Skinner Jordy Lunchbox-ET, Payton Bennet Holstein Res. Grand Champion-Open: GFF-LBH Doorman Easton, Larry Hill & Dylan Neckers Holstein Grand Champion-Jr: Lunchbox-ET, Payton Bennet Holstein Res. Grand Livewire, Cole Nickerson
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Cattaraugus Co. Holstein Club This year the Cattaraugus County club put on a brand new event! The WNY Summer Showcase was held June 4-5 in Little Valley and the club extends much appreciation to everyone who participated and/or sponsored. We hope a great weekend was had by all. Beautiful weather even drew a nice crowd of spectators both days. Saturday’s sale averaged $1477 on 66 head. The sale was managed by Hoskings Sales with online coverage by Cow Buyer. High seller at $3450 was Krullcrest Joy Saber-Red, a September 2021 Journey out of a VG-88 Defiant sister to Shakira. Consigned by Nate Bennet, she was purchased by Hills Valley Farm. Jack Lomeo Jr was our judge on Sunday and placed a total of 138 head in all breeds, with exhibitors coming from both NY and PA. $3750 in prize money was paid out to all champions, both open and junior, thanks to our generous sponsors! With fuel prices at record highs, the strong support for our show was especially appreciated.
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Jersey Res. Grand Champion-Open: FVF Andreas Disney, Friendly Valley Farm Jersey Grand Champion-Jr: Day-Dream VIP Simone, Cole Nickerson Jersey Res. Grand Champion-Jr: Creeksedge Oliver P Mays Maria, Morganne Chapman Jersey Junior Champion-Open: Schulte Bros Colton Chloe-ET, Katie Coyne Jersey Res. Junior Champion-Open: HayBail Kid Rock Packin A Punch, Bryan Bailey Jersey Junior Champion-Jr: Vierra Reviresco Illicit-ET, Miranda & Cole Nickerson Jersey Res. Junior Champion-Jr: Ent LLR MCW Kid Vendetta, Caden & Kendal Herman AOB Junior & Grand Champion-Open & Jr: Hard Core Ricochet Medallion, Caden & Kendal Herman AOB Res. Junior & Res. Grand Champion-Open & Jr: Knapps Drone Quince-ETV, Brooke Soffer
Ayrshire Grand Champion-Open & Jr: Jackson-Hill Champ Balboa, Ashton Wilcox
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Ayrshire Res. Grand Champion-Open & Jr: ChamplinArlig Dinas Dani-ET, Levi Wilcox
Syd McEvoy to be Honored at NYSF
Ayrshire Junior Champion-Open & Jr: On-The-Map Kingsire Bristol, Ashton & Levi Wilcox
Please join us at the New York State Fair Open Holstein Show on Sunday, August 28, as we recognize Syd McEvoy as this year’s Friend of New York Holstein.
Ayrshire Res. Junior Champion-Open: Twincounty Bodacious Babe-ET, Courtney Charlesworth Ayrshire Res. Junior Champion-Jr: Silhouette Ringer Delight, Brooke Soffer & Allison Skinner Brown Swiss Grand Champion-Open: Hills Valley Bosephus Yogi, Hills Valley Farm Brown Swiss Res. Grand Champion-Open: Hulton Wunder Lexi, Rochelle Hulton Brown Swiss Grand Champion-Jr: Voshill Rampage Evanleigh, Kim Evans Brown Swiss Junior Champion-Open: Jennings Gap W Snapple-ET, 7 Cs Cattle Co. Brown Swiss Res. Junior Champion-Open: Hills Valley Powerball Whopper, Blake Hill Brown Swiss Junior Champion-Jr: Powerball Whopper, Blake Hill
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Well known as a friend to all, Syd has dedicated his life’s work to helping, teaching, and mentoring young and old alike with warm friendships, good humor, and positive attitude. New York Holstein has long been on the receiving end of Syd’s generosity. No matter what show, Syd’s expert announcing and help wherever needed have added professionalism to our state sponsored shows as well as any show he announces across the state. It’s safe to say that Syd never met a stranger. Please join us on August 28 at the dairy barn show ring as we thank and honor him for his wonderful and generous friendship to New York Holstein.
Congratulations to Erin Armitage of Washington County on being named the Brown Swiss Ambassador for 2022-2023 at the recent National Brown Swiss Convention! 27
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The Blue-Gene Dispersal were sold with their dams. There were 80 milking and dry cows that averaged $2526 with a total gross of $311,450. The high seller found a new home in East Liberty, Ohio at Ackley Registered Holsteins. Selling at $9100 was lot 15, a Fresh EX90 Maverick Crush x VG88 Sid x EX90 Windbrook x EX97 Loalyn Goldwyn June, the 2019 Canadian Cow of the Year.
The Blue-Gene Dispersal held on May 20, 2022 in North Bangor, NY began with Eugene Poirier thanking a healthy crowd for attending the sale of the genetics that spanned decades of hard work and dedication. The Poirier family built a herd that included cow families from Goldwyn June, James Rose, Ridgedale, Estelle, Apple and Elevation Twinkie. When the final animal went through the ring, the sale averaged $2133 on 146 whole lots, milk calves
A Partial Buyers List: Ackley Registered Holsteins, East Liberty, OH Blue-Gene Crush Connie 12/18........................$9100 Sire: Maverick Crush Carpsdale Farm LTD, Enosburg, VT Blue-Gene Jr Julian 3/19....................................$7700 Sire: Cycle McGucci Jordy-Red Jarrod Burleigh, Muncy, PA Blue-Gene Sid Sona-ET 9/16.............................$6100 Sire: Pine-Tree Sid
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The second high seller at $7700 was Lot 1 Blue-Gene Jr Julian EX-90 @ 3-02. She was fresh in March and is a Jordy x VG-87 Intergal x EX90 Ms Apple Amirah x EX96 KHW Regiment Apple-Red-ET. She was purchased by Carpsdale Farm, LTD of Enosburg Falls, VT. Kyle Welk, Peach Bottom, PA Blue-Gene Solomon Santa 12/16.......................$6000 Sire: Walnutlawn Solomon-ET Matt & Erica Enright, Winchester, ON, CAN Blue-Gene Tatoo Tori 7/19................................$5000 Sire: Duckett Crush Tatoo-ET Carpsdale Farm LTD, Enosburg, VT Blue-Gene Tatoo Tinsel 12/19 ..........................$4700 Sire: Duckett Crush Tatoo-ET Kyle Welk, Peach Bottom, PA Arethusa Atmosphere 6/16...............................$4000 Sire: Eclipses Atwoods Archrival-ET
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Groelson Farms Crossroads Celebration Dispersal
The Groeslon herd was in prime shape for their dispersal on June 18th. The Paddock Family welcomed friends and Registered Holstein Enthusiasts to their farm for the Groeslon Farms Crossroads Celebration Dispersal on June 18, 2022. The tent was packed and the bids were coming from all corners of the tent on this tremendous herd with a BAA 109.4. Topping the sale with spirited bidding at $10,500 was the Max Scored EX92 @ 3 yrs Lotus, Valley-Dell Lotus Sunny-Red fresh just a week and looking like a threat for the Fall Shows. When the gavel fell she sold to Lantland Farms, Horseheads, NY with Ovaltop Holsteins and Carpsdale in the hunt until the end. Her yearling daughter by Altitude followed her in the ring and sold to Roseland Farm, Marathon, NY for $4100. Second high and purchased by Doug Wolfe, Ovaltop Holsteins, Richfield Springs, NY for $6300 – Lot 1 she
It was a chilly day, but that didn’t keep the standing room only crowd away as the took full advantage of the genetics offered at the Groeslon Crossroads Celebration Sale. being a 2E -91 corvette from a great pedigree milking 110# and looking fabulous! Third high and a cow that had everyone talking Valley-Dell Absolute NiyannaET VG88 went to Peaceful Valley Farm, Westtown, NY for $4900. She being an own daughter of the Famous EX94 Valley-Dell Stormatic Nodia. Next on the buyers for $4900 also was Lot 49 the EX92 Windbrook from the Savage Leigh Licorice-ET Family with multiple high EX Dams and looking for more points went to Walter Young, Gorham, ME – who purchased five head at the sale. The sale was Managed by Hosking Sales LLC with Dan Hosking as Auctioneer, Tom Hosking & Dan Stoltzfus as ringmen. We would like to thank all who helped put this sale together prior to and during the sale day to make this a successful day. Thanks to all the buyers and the best of luck with their purchases.
Milking age Cows w/calves ave. $2591 Bred & Shortbred heifers ave. $1430 Open heifers ave. $1347 Whole sale ave. $2127
Peaceful Valley Mike & Michelle Miedema, Westtown, NY *Valley-Dell Abst Niyanna-ET 1/25/16............................... $4900 S: Apples Absolute-Red
Lantland Farms, Horseheads, NY *Valley-Dell Lotus Sunny-Red 10/7/17.............................$10,500 S: Blondin Lotus-ET
Walter Young, Gorham, ME *Stunning Win Lizzy-ET 3/1/16................................ .$4900 S: Gillette Windbrook-ETS *T-Farm Mogul Wendy 12/25/16............................. $3600 S: Mountfield SSI DCY Mogul
Doug Wolfe, Richfield Springs, NY *Groeslon Corvette Neveda-TW 1/16/16............................... $6300 S: Sonnek GC Corvette-ET
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Mellena Hawkins, Newport, NY *Den-Rein Brady Floral 9/5/17................................. $4300 S: Butz-Butler Atwood Brady Josh Walker, North Brookfield, NY *Groeslon Corvette Bella 9/7/18................................. $3900 S: Sonnek GC Corvette-ET Carpsdale Farm LTD, Enosburg Falls, VT *Liddleholme Rafiki-Red 1/26/14............................... $3500 S: Apples Absolute-Red *Valley-Dell AW Shari-Red-Red 9/10/18............................... $3400 S: Luck-E Awesome-Red
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Sweet-Willow Herd Dispersal From Left: Dawson Debeer, Scott Pickering (behind), Makayla Pickering, SW Steff-Red held by Kaleb Sample, SW Edsel held by Andre Poirier, Kyle Hamilton, Scott Hamilton holding Max Moore (grandson), Judy Hamilton, Sarah Hamilton Moore, and Justine Hamilton.
Celebrating 40 years of breeding Registered Holsteins, Scott and Judy Hamilton and family dispersed their Sweet-Willow herd on April 22, 2022. The Hamilton’s claimed both Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor banners at the 2021 Top of the State Holstein Show and Franklin County Fair. Herd classification on April 2 yielded a BAA of 108.9. After a warm welcome and introductions by Scott, Auctioneer David Bush sold 135 head assisted by Mike McCaffrey who highlighted their pedigrees. A large crowd provided spirited bidding with 33 buyers coming from New York, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Ontario. CowBuyer facilitated the sale of 8 head. Look for several calves purchased by youth in Franklin, Clinton and St. Lawrence Counties as project animals to be shown this summer. Creating much interest was Sweet-Willow Rhot Steff-Red (VG-86), a fancy, well balanced first calf Charpentier Redhot-Red daughter due in December
A partial buyers list follows: Dawson Debeer, North Bangor, NY Sweet-Willow Rhot Steff-Red (9/19).................. $4100 S: Charpentier Redhot-Red-ET Joe Premo, Churubusco, NY Sweet-Willow Merrlck Edsel (6/18)................. $4100 S: Pen-Col Merrick Ashley Walker, N. Brookfield, NY Sweet-Willow Unix Wicked (4/19)................... $3800 S: Croteau Lesperon Unix-ET
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to Mr Stone-Front Reeve-Red. She is backed by VG88 Absolute-Red and VG-87 Reality-Red dams. She was the choice of Dawson Debeer with Charles Kohl as contender. Also creating excitement was Sweet-Willow Merrlck Edsel, a newly minted EX-90, EX-MS due back with her third calf in August to Claynook Casper-ET. Her dam is S-W Damion Etsy (VG-86) from S-W Laurin Edge (Ex90) with 176,000M life. Joe Premo, Churubusco, NY was the successful bidder with Scott Pickering contending. An eleventh generation EX/VG from the LadysManor Ruby family, Sweet-Willow Unix Wicked (VG87) is a promising, well balanced first calf Unix from MS S-W Fever Sid-ET, a VG-88 Fever with 3 records over 1300F. She is due in December to Mr Stone-Front ReeveRed. Next dam was Ladys-Manor Ruby D Shana-ET, a VG-87 Dam of Merit Shottle from several generations of GMD-DOM bull mothers. Ashley Walker, North Brookfield, NY was the successful bidder. Eric Craig & Chris Premo, Constable, NY Beaver-Flats Applefree Tamy (12/21)............... $3650 S: St Gen RR Applefree-Red-ET Bryant Fortin, Ellenburg Center, NY Sweet-Willow Renown Ethel (6/19).................. $3600 S: Peak Accelrenown-ET Tom Thibeault, Churubusco, NY Sweet-Willow CEO Lucky (6/16)...................... $3600 S: Rickland Alta CEO-ET Carl Moore, Malone, NY Sweet-Willow Dman Elise (4/18)...................... $3300 S: EDG Deman-ET
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