New York Holstein News Nov/Dec Issue

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NEW YORK HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION

Tis the season for Christmas and cows! Thanks to Justin Kelsey for sending in this seasonal photo. NYHN’s designer, Erin Robinstine, and I would like to extend a big thank you for supporting the magazine and we look forward to serving you in 2023. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

After several phone conversations, Horace and I agreed that I would bring a hard copy of his ad for the New York News to his home, and we would discuss any changes that needed to be made. Normally, editing and approval of ads is all done via email or texts, but this one was different. I was planning on being in Syracuse for the fall board meeting, he really wanted to see a hard copy of the ad proof, so I decided to drive up to Mexico and pay a personal visit to the living legend. I arrived at his doorstep, and he led me into his parlor where he had been waiting for his nurse to get back with dinner. His home was just as I had imagined; lots of literature, piles of dairy reading material and comfortable seating. Each room had the fingerprints of his lovely, late wife, Doris. He offered me the seat next to him as I pulled out a proof of his ad. He looked it over carefully, picked up a pen and began the editing process. I waited quietly, trying not to distract him with the ques tions that were teeming in my mind. For the next thirty minutes he would read, then put down his pen and ask me a question about Michigan. Then he would relate a story of someone he knew from my home state. We discussed the Longs, the Hardys, the many sales he helped managed down through the long history of his involvement with the Registered Holstein cow and his recent venture to Carman Lamanna’s 80th surprise birthday party.

When he was satisfied with his edits, I tucked the edited ad into my bag and proceeded to leave. I would have been perfectly fine walking myself to the door, but noticed as I headed that way, Horace was fol lowing. I went down the steps and opened the door to the garage and when I turned around for one last goodbye, Horace was slowly and carefully making his way down the steps behind me. When he got to the bottom step and walked out the door, I thought he was going to show me something among the stacks of boxes of old Holstein Worlds and New York News magazines in his garage. Instead, we simply shook hands, he thanked me for coming and told me to drive carefully.

As I drove away, I thought about what just happened. A man in his mid-nineties who uses a walker to maneuver around his home just took the time and effort to traverse down his steps to simply shake my hand and say goodbye. This was the gesture of a perfect gentleman and an act of chivalry that won’t soon be forgotten. Thank you, Horace for your time, your kindness and for making me feel like I mattered.

The All-New York winners will be announced soon and the January-February issue is your opportunity to advertise those winners! Contact me to reserve your spot by December 9th! And most importantly, I wish all of you a safe, happy and very Merry Christmas!

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

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NYHA

Call to Annual Meeting

SENIORS: JUNIORS:

Notice is hereby given that the 104th Annual Meeting of the members of the New York Hol stein Assn., Inc. will be held January 13-14 at the Doubletree Hotel in East Syracuse, NY for the following purposes:

1. Presentation of President, Treasurer, Executive Manager, Committee Chair reports cover ing activities of NYHA during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.

2. Elections of officers and directors.

3. Proposed bylaw change: Article 9. Duties of Officers. Section 3. Treasurer. d. immediately following the close of the fiscal year, Treasurer shall have books, records, property, and business of the responsible to the Board of Directors and a complete audit of NYHA examined by a CPA the operations be made for that year. A written report of the audit shall be submitted to the mem bers at the first annual meeting following the close of the fiscal year for which the audit is made.

Proposed bylaw change: replace “complete audit” with “audit review.” (NYHA gross income qualifies us for an audit review at a significant financial savings.)

Senior Convention Schedule

11 am - 6 pm Dairy Bar

Friday, January 13th, 2023

11 am Registration Opens

12 pm Committee Meetings

2 pm Annual Meeting Part 1

7 am - 11 pm Dairy Bar

5 pm Reception Sponsored by Trans-Ova 6 pm ET Sale

7:30 pm Dinner (on your own)

Saturday, January 14th, 2023

7 am Registration Opens

7 am All-NY Junior & Senior Breakfast

9 am Jonathan Lamb

“What’s Going on at Holstein USA?”

10 am Memories of the Tanbark panel

12 pm Jr. Production Awards lunch, seniors welcome

1 pm Annual Meeting Part 2

5 pm Prebanquet Reception Sponsored by Lismore Dairy

6 pm DJM/Master Breeder Awards Banquet 8 pm Activity w/Jr. Members

Notice is hereby given that the 50th Annual Meeting of the members of the New York Junior Holstein Assn., Inc. will be held January 14-16 at the Doubletree Hotel in East Syracuse, NY for the following purposes:

1. Presentations of reports of President, Financial Secretary, and Chairs covering the activities during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.

2. Election of 2023 Junior Executive Committee

3. Transaction of any other business such as may come before the meeting

Junior Convention Schedule

Saturday, January 14th, 2023

7 am - 11 pm Dairy Bar

7 am Registration Opens

7 am All-NY Junior & Senior Breakfast

8:30 am DJM Interviews

9 am Speech/Dairy Jeopardy Contest Orientation

9:15 am Speech/Dairy Jeopardy Contests Start

7 am - 11 pm Dairy Bar

12 pm Production Awards Lunch

1 pm Contests Resume

3 pm Written Dairy Bowl Test

3 pm Novice Dairy Jeopardy Contest

4 pm Annual Meeting Part 1

6 pm DJM/Master Breeder Banquet 8 pm Activity

Sunday, January 15th, 2023

7 am Registration Opens

7:30 am Speech/Dairy Jeopardy Contest Awards Breakfast

8:30 am Dairy Bowl Contest Orientation

9 am Junior Dairy Bowl Contest

11 am Senior Dairy Bowl Contest

12 pm Lunch

1 pm Annual Meeting Part 2

2 pm Dairy Bowl Resumes

3 pm Novice Dairy Bowl Contest

6 pm Dairy Bowl Finals

7 pm Annual Banquet/Dairy Bowl Awards

9 pm Junior Activity

9 pm Junior Advisor Meeting

Monday, January 16th, 2023

7-9 am Breakfast

UPDATES & REMINDERS

Patricia Gifford, Interim Executive Manager

Cell/Text: 607-316-0867

Email: giffordpatsy@gmail.com

Stacie Sherman, Office Manager Cell/Text: 607-327-0015

Email: ssherman@nyholsteins.com

Kennedy Liddle, HAUSA Representative Cell/Text: 315-459-3321 kcrothers@holstein.com

State Office:

Street Address: 2085 Dryden Rd. • Freeville, NY Mail: PO Box 10 • Dryden, NY 13053 www.nyholsteinevents.com

Please reach Patsy or Stacie directly on their cell phones. Leave a message to receive a return call.

Melissa Hart, Editor Phone: 517-398-1957 Email: farm.writer@hotmail.com

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.

Junior Corner

Hello everyone! I hope that you all had an amazing fall so far! Now that we’re in November it’s a great time to think about the things that we are thankful for. Throughout the past year there were a lot of things that we could give thanks for, such as our great friends, family, and cows. What are you thankful for? For me I am thankful for the great show season I had this summer and all of the people that made that possible. For the first time ever I received a handshake in the ring winning both Senior and Grand Champion Guernsey at the Washington County Fair. While this cow may not have been

Dairy Dilemma Questions:

Novice:

Junior:

Senior:

Novice Answer: Freemartin. Junior Answer: Oakfield Solomon Footloose-ET. Senior Answer: Gossypol.

mine, I worked with her throughout the summer at different shows and got her ready to go into the ring. Along with this achievement I was able to be part of the Welcome Stock Guernsey show crew. I am beyond happy about this amazing opportunity and all of the things that I learned from this.

Did you have a great show season this year? I know many juniors did amazing at both summer and fall shows. I would like to congratulate all juniors who showed and worked with a show string this year. It is a lot of work and no matter how you placed, I know that you all worked your hardest and that is something to be thankful for. In addition we should all be thankful for the time we have with the people and animals that we are close to. Take that extra minute to talk to someone or go out of your way to spend time with that special cow.

Lastly, I would like to let you know that I am grateful for each and everyone of you because without you our association would not be what it is today! I am wishing you all the best of luck for what the next few months brings.

Calendar of Events

EVENTS

DEC. 9: NYHN Ad Deadline for the Jan./Feb. 2023 All-NY Issue

DEC. 25: Merry Christmas!

JAN. 13-14: 2023 NYHA Senior Convention, Syracuse JAN. 14-16: 2023 NYHA Junior Convention, Syracuse MARCH 31-APRIL 2, 2023: NY Spring Dairy Carousel, Erie County Fairgrounds, Hamburg

JUNE 23-27: 2023 National Holstein Convention, Lexington, KY

SALES

DEC. 5: Music City Celebration Sale, Nashville, TN

DEC. 20: Fun in the Sun Sale, New York City

JAN. 13, 2023: New York Convention ET Sale, 6 pm, Doubletree Hotel, Syracuse

MARCH 2: Fun in the Sun Sale, Aruba

MARCH 9: 2023 Spring Sensation Sale at Oakfield Corners Dairy, Oakfield, NY

MARCH 17-19: 2023 Finest at Folts Tag Sale, Folts Farms, North Collins, NY

Caitlyn Van Duesen

Coon Captures A.C. “Whitie” Thomson Memorial Award

The 2022 A.C. “Whitie” Thomson Memorial Award was presented to Timothy Coon of Amenia, New York, during World Dairy Expo 2022. Whitie Thomson was known for his exemplary leadership and sportsmanship in the Showring. This honor is awarded to a herdsman or showman that exhibits the same attributes the A.C. “Whitie” Thomson Memorial Award was founded on.

Coon’s roots take him back to his family’s Guernsey farm in eastern New York. His career has spanned time as a hoof trimmer and cattle fitter and working with Hanover Hill Sales and Service, The Cattle Exchange, and the Guernsey Marketing Service. In 1981, his passion for showing dairy cattle was further ignited during his first World Dairy Expo, and he has not missed a show since. Coon worked the World Premiere Sale in 1982 and traveled with Dreamstreet Holsteins under the direction of Buddy

Fleming the year after where they won Grand, Reserve, and Supreme Champion titles.

The New York native then began heading up the show crew of Lylehaven Holsteins from Montpelier, Vermont. Lylehaven quickly became a household name with numerous World Dairy Expo class winners and All-Americans for cows, heifers, and bulls. In 1995, Coon embarked on a journey with Piedmont Jersey Inc. in Coaticook, Quebec, Canada, who also exhibited a plethora of class winners, All-Americans, and All-Canadians. Specifically, Coon helped prepare Waymar Patrick Nadine EX-97 for two of her Grand Champion Jersey titles at World Dairy Expo.

Upon the turn of the century, Coon initiated his own show string which was made up of descendants of exceptional herds such as Woodmansee, Gage, Millbourne, Coondell, Lone Pine, Oblong Valley,

and many more. Most recently, the string has consisted of many from Elite Dairy in Copake, New York. In 2018 and 2019, Coon played a vital role in the success of Cutting Edge T Delilah’s titles of Grand and Supreme Champion. For the past two years, Coon has helped develop the Grand Champion Brown Swiss, Cutting Edge Thunder Faye.

Coon is no stranger to receiving accolades such as Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor. In 2015, he was named the KlussendorfMacKenzie award winner. Despite his numerous accomplishments, Coon remains humble and radiates the spirit of the dairy industry to those around him.

Executive Manager’s

It is impossible to believe it’s time to write an end-of-year article, but here we are. It’s been quite a year, full of lots of changes. Climbing out of the Covid black hole has been interesting. It’s sure great to see people again and have good old face-to-face meetings. In my opinion, Zoom kept us communicating and meeting … but it’s sure not the same.

Patsy Gifford

First out of the gate for 2023 is our State Convention: In person, face-to-face. As you’ll see, the schedule is streamlined a bit and combined the Seniors and Juniors more than in the past. Convention Chair Jessica Fredericks has worked hard to make a schedule that allows us lots of activities with downtime, too.

She’s also hard at work fundraising to try to offset some meal costs, especially for Juniors. I hope to see you there. If you have any ideas or would like to sponsor, please contact her at jess@insightdairy.com or 315-868-5690. Thanks.

You have received your membership packets. Please review all the information to make sure it is up to date and accurate, then return to this office to make sure all our communication is accurate and your club gets credit for your membership.

It’s the time of year for committee meetings and planning for next year’s business and activities. A new Executive Manager will have their own brand of management and leadership. Your support and participation keep our Association alive and well; speak up if you’d like to join a committee.

The Show Committee met in October to plan our NYHA hosted shows. It was a productive meetingimportant on the agenda were the dates and locations of the spring and fall shows as well as State Fair. We all know no date or location is going to perfectly suit everyone. And there are the inevitable conflicts.

One huge piece of the scheduling puzzle is the availability of fairgrounds and even hotels for our convention. Well-equipped fairgrounds with enough stalling space for our large shows are not everywhere. The fairgrounds that fit our needs are also busy with other annual events that have certain dates locked in, usually years in advance. In Hamburg and Greenwich, we’re the new kids on the block, and not a lot of multiday space is available. I had a great visit with my State Fair contact about their availability - none.

When it all came to a vote, the committee was unanimous to return to Erie County in the spring, March 31-April 2, 2023, and Washington County in the fall,

Sept. 6-10. Additional discussion regarding the State Fair was all positive and supportive.

Shows are just one segment of NYHA, but they’re a longstanding segment that showcases our New York cattle and involves lots of Junior and Senior members across the state. For Juniors, it’s a hands-on teaching tool and super lesson in friendly competition. Thank you to Kelly Reynolds and her committee, for their dedicated work.

The holiday season is here. I hope you make many happy memories with loved ones. The tragic loss of Seth Wadsworth brings it home more clearly than ever that life and loved ones are precious, and we need to treasure every minute.

Happy Holidays. Take care and keep in touch.

REPORT Obituaries

– Patsy

Seth Jeremiah Wadsworth

Ballston Lake -- Seth Jeremiah Wadsworth (45) passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, of a heart attack while hunting which was one of his favorite things to do. Seth was born on January 21, 1977. He spent his life dairy farming on the family farm, his own farm, and for the last 14 years at the Eildon Tweed farm as the Operations Manager. He continued to breed Milkworth Holsteins while working at Eildon Tweed.

Seth loved farming and hunting and spending time with his family in no particular order, but all else took a back seat to his family. If you were a kind and goodhearted person, then you were family because you were just like him. Despite working long hours in the fields, if you needed him, all you had to do was turn around and he was there. Seth was an exceptionally good-natured person with a wonderful smile who got along with most everyone, and he had many friends to prove it. He was devoted to Blake and Ryleigh, their activities and was an excellent father. He was very thankful for Courtney coming into his life as she brought so much happiness and love to his life.

Seth is survived by the love of his life fiancée Courtney Pettis, his son Blake Wadsworth; daughter Ryleigh Wadsworth; mother Holly (Steve Brind’Amour) Lange; father John (Cathy Loiacono) Wadsworth; sisters Amanda (William Hendricks) Wadsworth, and Eden (Nolan) Arthur; and brother John Winthrop (Megan) Wadsworth.

A great light has gone out in the universe, but it didn’t extinguish. It’s just out there shining just as bright for us to remember and unite with whenever we think of him.

President

Greetings friends,

This season brings two words to mind for my writing in this Nov./Dec. issue: Thanks and gifting/giving. Two powerful words that I try hard to incorporate into my daily living. I am often reminded there is a difference between a want and a need. I am indeed thankful that many of my needs have been met, with the inclusivity of my faith, my family, my friends and my health.

In a broader sense, I am thankful to be a member of one of the most prominent dairy breed associations in the world. The prominent leaders and breeders of the NY Holstein Association who have paved the way for so many people and the early cattle that settled into the hamlet of Peterboro and surrounding areas of Madison and Chenango counties have had immense and profound impact on the some of the finest cattle that we see today.

I am thankful that my folks signed me up as a NY Junior Holstein member 50 years ago! The memories and opportunities in this time are too numerous to count. As John F. Kennedy once said, “We must find time to stop and thank people who make a difference in our lives.”

A big shout-out to those who participated at World Dairy Expo. You all made NYHA incredibly proud of your amazing accomplishments! Whether you showed and exhibited cattle on the colored shavings, participated in youth contests, served as a volunteer or part of a show crew, were a spectator or anything else, New York’s animals looked tremendous. Thank you one and all for making the trip to Madison and making NY Holstein proud!

The Annual Convention is around the corner. Convention Chair Jess Hula Fredericks and her committee have worked extremely hard to put together a great schedule. A first for a NY Holstein Convention will be a combined Junior and Senior awards banquet. This will be a great opportunity for smiles, meet-andgreets and to sit in on parts of each convention if you so choose. Don’t miss out on the Memories of the tan bark trail, shared by some NY legends. Be sure to join us in Syracuse at the 2023 Convention - the place to be!

I am saddened and heartbroken to learn of the passing of NY Holstein member Seth Wadsworth. I am thankful for the many conversations I had with him over the years. His passion for Registered Holsteins overflowed with enthusiasm. His eyes always lit up when talking about cows, Holstein activities or his children’s involvement with their outstanding animals and their accomplishments. Seth was a friend to all. His infectious smile, his positive outlook on life and love for Registered Holsteins will truly be missed. His circle of friends extends far and wide. My prayers are with his family and friends - may God provide strength and comfort to all in these difficult days.

Don’t forget to renew your Holstein membership. If you’re not currently a member, you are most welcome to join the fun! Thank you to current members for your work to make this member organization what it is today. Kudos

Beth Keene

to the Executive Committee for their continuous work. The search for a new Executive Manager is underway and interviews have been conducted as of this writing.

May you all have a Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry and joyous Christmas! It’s not happy people who are thankful; it is thankful people who are happy.

– Beth

SUNY Cobleskill shines in Post-Secondary contest

World Dairy Expo 2022 kicked off with youth contests on Sunday, October 2, including the three divisions of dairy cattle evaluation. In the 33rd annual International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, just four points separated the top two teams, but it was the State University of New York’s College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (SUNY Cobleskill) that came out on top.

This is the school’s fourth victory in the past five years. This year’s win was anchored by first-place team finishes in three breed divisions, three team members in the top 10 individually, and a second-place finish in team reasons. Kailey Kuhn led the way with a secondplace finish overall. She was also second in the placings contest and second in reasons.

Not far behind in overall placings were her teammates Karrie Ayer in fifth place and Addison Hubbell in sixth place. These three young ladies finished first, second, and third, respectively, in the Brown Swiss breed.

Kuhn also won the Jersey breed, while Hubbell placed fourth. Kuhn earned the second spot in the Milking Shorthorn breed, and Hubbell collected another fourth-place finish in the Red and White breed. Ayer was second in Holsteins and Kuhn was third. Teammate Kyler Meisner finished fourth in the Holsteins and Guernseys. The team was coached by Carrie Edsall.

Don’t Be Silly, I’m Going to Marry a

Dairy Farmer

By Melissa Hart

She gasped as judge Michael Heath made her winter yearling heifer Junior Champion.

“I was fumbling to get my hand loose from the halter strap so I could shake his hand, because I wasn’t prepared for him to select my heifer as Champion!” Libby Swatling exclaimed.

Her reaction was satisfying to all who have watched her grow from the 10-year-old cow-crazy youngster to the young woman on the strap of the Junior Champion at the New York State Holstein Show in Greenwich last September. Liddleholm JB Im It-ET was Swatling’s purchase from the Best of Luncrest and Tri-County Sale when she and her mom walked in late, sat down - and began to bid on the first heifer in the sale.

“I saw that she was waiting to go into the ring and I thought,

‘There’s my heifer! I have to get my number and bid!’” When the gavel fell that day, she was the owner of the Doorman daughter out of ElmSpring WBK Innovator-ET and EX92 daughter of Windbrook, backed by six generations of EX dams.

Swatling comes from a nonfarming family. Her mom, Heather, is a teacher while Bob, her father, is a county police officer in Clifton Park, N.Y. From a young age, she knew she wanted to work with cows. “When I was 10 years old my dad asked me what I wanted to do with my life - be a lawyer or something? I looked at my dad and said, ‘Don’t be silly; I’m going to go to Cornell and I’m going to marry a dairy farmer.’”

Knowing exactly what she wanted in life made it easier to apply herself to studies. “I knew that

I didn’t have the same experiences that other kids applying for the same major had, so I tried to excel in other areas to make myself unforgettable and force them to accept me.” She was accepted and is now a junior at Cornell majoring in Dairy Management.

Swatling's first heifer was acquired through a 4-H essay contest she won. The calf was Ned L Planet Liberty from Hanehan Family Dairy in Saratoga Springs. Because the Swatlings had no place to house cattle, the calf stayed at the Hanehans’ farm, where Kathy Hanehan showed the new girl the ropes of fitting and showing.

“Fun fact: Liberty is still alive today, getting ready to have her seventh calf at nine years old,” Swatling added.

Showing her calf for the first

Above: Swatling could hardly get her hand out of the leadstrap to shake judge Michael Heath’s hand when he selected her as Junior Champion of the NY State Junior Holstein Show.

time at the county fair was nothing short of pure bliss. “I couldn’t believe I was at the fair with a calf, and I had a smile on my face from beginning to end. That week set the course of my life.”

Known as the SWAT Team Dairy, her siblings also show. Her younger brother, Zane, got involved when Swatling began showing her first March calf. “Kathy Hanehan was worried that something would happen to my calf, so we had a backup calf just in case. Zane loved the backup calf, worked with the backup calf and actually ended up showing the backup calf … (and) named the backup calf. And that’s how he got into it,” she explained.

“As I got older, I realized showing cattle was a lot of work just to stand in the middle of the class. And while I love Liberty, I wanted to win, I wanted a banner. I wanted to walk into the class and have people look at my cow and say ‘Wow! Where did she get that cow?’”

Cliff Hanehan gave her the pick of the herd and she found a threeyear-old Doorman daughter in the freestall barn that she thought might be her Cinderella story. She named the cow Victory and placed second at the county fair, then was encouraged to attend the Spring Dairy Carousel the next year.

Swatling's tenacity created a community of friends among the Liddle, King and Wadsworth

families, and they took her in and helped her get the cow ready for the ring. When she stood last, she realized she was in deep waters but would not be discouraged. She took Victory to the county fair and brought her home, rested for a day and went back out to the farm to get her ready for the New York State Fair.

As she drove in, though, she saw Victory on the beef truck headed to town.

Getting over the devastation of losing Victory, SWAT Team Dairy found its humble beginnings as the siblings decided to house their calves in the backyard of their own home. Swatling added to the herd when she bought Liddleholm JB Im It-ET. “We brought her home, put her in the backyard - and we must be doing something right because she won,” she pointed out.

Im It was in the middle of the pack at the Spring Dairy Carousel in 2022. “I was more discouraged with how she behaved than where she placed.” That summer they took her to the Saratoga County Fair, where judge Brock Liddle placed her second only to her brother Wyatt’s heifer.

“I had given Wyatt that heifer that was out of my original cow, Liberty, and I couldn’t believe he beat me!” The Tri-County Fair was next - and she was second again to Wyatt’s heifer.

Before the state show, they had decided to board their show animals at Maple

Downs Farm and were contemplating which heifers to load on the trailer to Greenwich. While Swatling was convinced Wyatt’s heifer should go, everyone rallied around Im It and made sure she was in the show string.

With low expectations for the day, she said, “I thought she looked good, but I always thought she looked good. As we walked into the ring I felt good, the heifer was cooperating and the judge kept looking at my heifer. The whole family was standing ringside and Zane was taking video, and I couldn’t believe I stayed at first place until the end of the class.”

When Swatling went in for Junior Champion she had no expectation of winning, but when Heath selected her heifer for Junior show and Open Show champion, she was stunned. “I was like, ’Wow! I got a rosette, I got a banner and I got a chair!’ I always wanted a chair.”

After the show, “there were a lot of people who came up to me and were very happy that I won and were asking if I was taking her to (World Dairy) Expo. I had never even considered going until Jason Lloyd gave me a big boost of encouragement, and we were

With her family ringside taking video of the entire event Swatling’s surprise and appreciation was evident as the title of Junior Champion sunk in.

headed for Madison.”

Because the rest of the family had to stay home with obligations, Swatling thought she was going solo to Expo until a surprise call from her dad the night before. “I’m currently in Ohio on my way to Madison; I couldn’t miss watching you show,” he informed her.

On Junior Holstein show day she was terrified and couldn’t eat, and as she walked onto the colored shavings, “The world just stopped, I didn’t see anything but me and the judge and the cow. It was so odd.

“The heifer was not acting well and we were pulled into 10th place, and I was elated because I knew I would get a medal.” On the second pull, judge Pat Conroy realized he missed her and pulled her into fifth place - and for the final pull she landed in sixth place. She noted, “If you’re sixth place out of 30, can you really complain that you didn’t make it to first? No, you can’t.”

Later in the week in the Open Show, with a class of 40 heifers and deeper competition, her heifer stood 12th.

The future is bright for SWAT Team Dairy. “The heifer is confirmed pregnant with a Delta Lambda heifer calf, and we are looking forward to showing next year.” Swatling added, “And as much as I love to win, I really

Above: Liddleholm JB Im It-ET is the Doorman daughter out of Elm-Spring WBK Innovator-ET, an EX-92 daughter of Windbrook, backed by six generations of EX dams.

want to see my brothers do well, so we will concentrate on them next year.”

Photo by Cybil Fisher

PROGRESS IN 2022

World Dairy Expo has come and gone, harvest is well underway, and winter is just around the corner. As we wrap up 2022 and look towards 2023, it’s appropriate to reflect upon the progress and successes of 2022, and gain momentum for what’s to come in the year ahead.

From data supporting the value of classification, to new bulls in the Holstein Marketplace Sires program, Holstein Association USA has had an exciting year. The successes shared in this column have been fun to watch unfold over the past few months, and they give us hope and inspiration for the future of Holstein Association USA.

A million reasons why conformation matters

What should a dairy cow look like? How does physical conformation in today's dairy industry relate to economically important traits? A recent study completed by Holstein Association USA staff aimed to answer these questions using a large dataset with matching data from official linear classification evaluations and DHIA production records. The dataset covered almost 20 years of data and included over 1 million cows.

The results? The study shows a clear relationship between desirable functional conformation and economically important traits. This is something many Registered Holstein breeders have believed in and practiced all along. If you are interested in seeing more information about the study, complete results and details about individual traits can be found at www.holsteinusa.com/typematters. Keep an eye out for additional details of the study in upcoming issues of The Pulse as well.

New Holstein Marketplace Sires

Over the past several months, we’ve added some exciting new bulls to the Holstein Marketplace Sires program. GOLDEN-OAKS TANGO-RED is the breed leading genomic type bull at +4.25 PTAT, +3.18 UDC, +0.15% Fat, and +0.05% Protein. He is a Red Altitude grandson of one of the most famous

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red cows in the world, Tang, who’s maternal line includes Tobi EX-96 3E and Tina EX-95 2E. Tango is bred and owned by Golden Oaks Farm in Wauconda, Illinois.

Most recently, SYNERGY KUDOS-ET, bred and owned by Synergy Dairy in Pulaski, Wisconsin, has been added to the program. Synergy is a bull for everyone at +3.06 PTAT, +2.88 UDC, and +2821 GTPI. He’s one of the most balanced bulls available and has 10 generations of Very Good and Excellent dams tracing back to the Ronelee Outside Dabble family.

Other new bulls in the Marketplace Sires lineup include BLUMENFELD NAVIGATOR-ET, an elite net merit and GTPI bull with high components. Navigator is bred and owned by Blumenfeld Holsteins LLC in Hawley, Minnesota and is free of restrictive contracts. SUGAR-C CAPTIVATING FABIO is an extreme production and component bull from a tremendous family line at Sugar Creek Dairy in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

For the first time ever, Holstein Marketplace Sires also added a HOLSim bull to the program. IR PRIMETIME is a homozygous black, homozygous polled SimAngus™ bull, and ranks among the highest HOLSim bulls available. HOLSim bulls like PRIMETIME are elite SimAngus sires with traits that will complement Holstein females for a more profitable terminal calf. SimAngus bulls combine the strengths of two breeds (Simmental and Angus), giving them an economic advantage and making them the sought-after breed for beef on Holstein breeding programs.

If you’re interested in learning more about these bulls or purchasing semen, visit www. holsteinusa.com/marketplacesires. You can also contact your regional rep or Holstein Marketplace Sires Manager Tim Ziemba at tziemba@ holstein.com.

Success on the colored shavings

Congratulations to all breeders and exhibitors who paraded their

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animals around the colored shavings in October! You were part of a record-breaking World Dairy Expo, as Hoard’s Dairyman reported in an October 13, 2022, Intel article on their website titled Three records set at 2022 World Dairy Expo.

It pointed to a record breaking 2,663 head of cattle who called World Dairy Expo home the first week of October. In the Holstein ring, an impressive 508 head took their turn earning their placing in the ring. In the Junior Holstein show, 258 animals were entered, some of which showed again in the Open Holstein show later in the week. The breadth of participation in this year’s show points towards promising involvement and future relevance of National Holstein Shows.

Another record was broken when Oakfield Solom Footloose-ET took the Supreme Champion title during the finale of World Dairy Expo. Footloose and her granddam Harvue Roy Frosty became the first granddaughter and granddam pair to earn this title.

As 2022 comes to a close, take a little time to reflect on the accomplishments you’ve made on the farm or the personal goals you’ve achieved over the past year. Sometimes it can be difficult to see the progress being made in the moment, and taking a step back can provide important perspective, and a source of inspiration for the year ahead.

Have a wonderful holiday season, and don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or help I can provide on Holstein Association USA products and services.

Kennedy Liddle 315-459-3321 kcrothers@holstein.com

BOARD MEETING MINUTES Fall 2022

The New York Holstein Association Fall Board Meeting was called to order on October 25, 2022 at 10:15 a.m. by President Beth Keene.

1st VP Jason Lloyd led the pledge of allegiance.

Interim Executive Manager, Secretary Patsy Gifford took roll call. Present were President Keene(Chenango), 1st VP Lloyd(Schoharie), 2nd VP Steve VanLieshout (Oneida), Treasurer Betsey Gerber (Al-St), Secretary Gifford (Cortland), Executive Committee members Tom Harkenrider (Al-Steuben), Curtis Nolan (Tri-Co.), Cam Davis (Nioga), David King (St. Lawerence) . State Directors Larry Hill (Chautauqua & Cattaraugus), Anita Menzi (Chemung), Devin Kuhn (Delaware), Bonnie Bargsted (ENY), George Merrill (Top of the State), Lynette Wright (Onwego), Deb Quackenbush(OHM), Alan Danforth (Schoharie), Marvin Luders (Wyoming). Also in attending were Office Manager Stacie Sherman, News Editor Melissa Hart, Holstein USA rep Kennedy Liddle, and Show Chairman Kelly Reynolds.

Reading of previous meeting minutes: As minutes of the Spring 2022 Board Meeting were not available, it was explained that minutes were written using Beth Keene’s meeting notes. They were reviewed by the full board with no discussion. VanLieshout moved to approve. Harkenrider 2nd. Approved.

Treasurer’s report: Treasurer Gerber was happy to report that NYHA is in the black at the end of the 3rd quarter. Profit from the Golf Tournament and State Show were a great help. She reported that 2020 Consultants, who have been doing our book keeping since August 1, is working out well. With Executive Com. approval, Gifford withdrew $10,000 from the reserve fund to cover expenses during the premembership low income time of the year. Commitment is to repay this withdrawal by the end of 2022. Accounts at Edward Jones are performing well. Our Annual Audit is

being finalized and will be reviewed at the annual meeting in 2023. It is proposed by the Executive Committee to revise the bylaws to read that an annual audit review be performed by a certified CPA to replace the word audit. Our gross income allows us to do this and will give us sufficient oversight at a considerable cost savings going from approximately $12,000 to $8000. This proposal will appear in the Nov-Dec News prior to the 2023 Annual Meeting and voted on by full board at that meeting. Betsey asked for any questions. Question asked of where we stand with 2021 audit. Gifford answered that we are in the final stages and suggestions by auditors for change of financial and other procedures have already been addressed, documentation has been submitted to the auditors, and will be included in final draft.Hearing no more questions, Van Lieshout moved to accept, Wright 2nd. Passed.

Committee reports:

Breed & Promotion: Chairman Lynette Wright asked for input on our facebook coverage and use of facebook and website for communication. Discussion of a fall event or similar followed. Regarding our State Picnic, Elmvue has offered to host with golf tournament at same golf course in the morning and picnic at the farm following. Bargsted offered to coordinate with Elmvue and the golf course on details. Bargsted suggested that we promote 2023 event with signage at other events. It was moved by Lloyd, 2nd by Harkenrider that we host another golf tournament. Passed. Popular opinion was that Sunday is the day of choice. Wright asked for questions. Hearing none, she asked for acceptance of her report. Lloyd moved to accept, Harkenrider 2nd. Passed.

Publications: Hart gave report as Chair Justine Kelsey could not attend. The committee met via Zoom prior to the meeting. She pointed out the new News masthead and other updates. She suggested some possible News advertising bundles and deals to increase new income. With the $17 from each senior membership going

toward their news subscription, the News is +12,000 year to date. Her publishing calendar for 2023 is JanFeb: All NY, March-April: Youth, R&W All NY, Spring Show May-June: Carousel results, National Convention. July-Aug: Post National Convention, Company Profile & Agri business. Sept. Oct: Show results and goes to Expo. Nov-Dec.: State Convention prep, expo results, ET Sale, private embryo sales. She suggested for the upcoming issue, that each club send a ¼ page seasons greetings. She detailed the income if just ¼ of our membership took a ¼ page ad sometime throughout the year and the income this would generate. Kelly Reynolds suggested an advertising workshop at junior convention. There was also discussion about putting together a media kit. Hart asked for any further questions. Hearing none, she asked for the acceptance of her report. VanLieshout so move, Menzi 2nd. Passed.

Sale Committee: Gifford reported that the ET Sale will be held at State Convention on January 13 and we are looking to host a high end sale with a healthy profit. There will be no fall 2022 sale as had previously been discussed. An NYHA Sale at Carousel was discussed. Carousel committee said there is no physical room at the Erie Co. Fairgrounds. Tag Sales in various forms were discussed. It was agreed that any tag sale animals would have to be entered in their respective shows whether or not they were shown. VanLieshout moved, Danforth 2nd for acceptance of report. Passed.

Show Committee: Chairman Kelly Reynolds reported that the 2022 State Show made over $6000 without tapping into the allocated $16,000 from NYHA Event Sponsor Fund. Her committee had met in person on October 15. She reported that there was much discussion concerning State Show and Carousel location and dates. It was stressed that scheduling at and these facilities are occupied by other events many weeks and weekends throughout the year. Reynolds said that the feasibility of

hosting State Show was discussed and decision made that with its very high participation, quality, and profit that we continue to host and sign a 3 year contract. Dates will be same timeframe each year. Same for Carousel. Discussion on State Fair and State Show impact on State Fair show. It was agreed that both were very good shows this year and NYHA will support each. State Fair contacted before the show committee meeting to check their availability either spring or fall. Neither was available. Reynolds explained the new system for awarding All NY awards. Asked for any other questions: Hearing none, VanLieshout move to accept. Wright 2nd. Passed.

State Convention Committee: Jessica Hula Fredericks, Convention Chair gave a detailed schedule and cost report. Sr Convention: Jan 13-14. Jr. Convention Jan 14-16. Jan 14 a full overlap day. DoubleTree Syracuse Hotel is $104/night with ample space and convenience for all activities. Master Breeder and DJM banquet combined on Sat. night, 14th. With the number of junior meals(7) and climbing costs, Fredericks said $9000 has been raised so far to help offset

jr meal expense. Seniors have only 2 meals. Presale and prebanquet receptions both have sponsors. Since Covid, use of refrigeration storage in hotel kitchen is disallowed. Rental of this equipment will be about $1300. She stressed that her committee is working diligently to raise sponsor money to offset expenses. She asked that any sponsor possibilities the group may have be shared with her committee to pursue. Asked for questions and the acceptance of her report. Davis moved. Menzi 2nd. Passed.

President Keene warmly thanked all commitees and chairs for their diligent work and good reports.

Holstein USA rep, Kennedy Liddle, reported that there is an end of year push for all programs. Holstein Complete has increased income and participation. Registrations have remained steady. She offered her help and willingness to visit herds. Davis moved to accept her report. Menzi 2nd. Passed.

Executive Manager Gifford first acknowledged and thanked the Executive Committee for their ongoing support and time spent this

year. They have been very hands on and spent hours on calls and meetings addressing current NYHA issues. She reported that we are developing a good working relationship with 2020 Consulting. She encouraged the group to search out and submit more nomination for awards and participation, particularly DJM and Master Breeder. She also asked if it is possible to roll any sponsor dollars not used in 2022 into 2023. Group saw no problem. Gerber will work with Gifford to double check funds used in 2022 general sponsor fund. Gifford thanked the group for their support and attendance. She asked that, since she is part time, that board members help in any way they can to keep up with the full time work load. She asked for questions and then acceptance of her report. VanLieshout moved. Davis 2nd. Passed.

President Keene thanked the group for attending and the lively discussion. She asked for a motion to adjourn. Harkenrider moved. Wright 2nd. Passed.

Meeting adjourned at 1:01 pm.

Respectfully submitted, Patricia Gifford, Secretary

Surprise for Carman

While Carman Lamanna of Little Falls, NY., thought he was attending a birthday party for a friend, he had no idea it was a surprise party to celebrate his 80th birthday. Organized by Brad Ainslie, the celebration was successfully kept quiet as many old local and Holstein friends and family of Carman’s gathered together to fill up the Richfield Springs VFW and shout “Surprise” to the man behind Manavale Holsteins. “I had a nice long visit with Horace and that was nice especially since I hadn’t seen him in quite a little while,” Carman noted. Along with Horace Backus, Patsy Gifford, Mike McCaffrey, Jason Pullis and Dick Witter were among the large group of Holstein Fraternity in attendance. Horace Backus said, “It was amazing how many people showed up and it was still a complete surprise to Carman, what a great job Brad Ainslie did in organizing the entire day.” New York Holstein made Carman an Honorary Member of NYHA for his years of dedication.

The afternoon was filled with good food, good friends and lots of stories about Carman and his long history with Registered Holsteins. The ladies of the OHM Holstein Club provided the food with Brad Davis providing the beef and pork.

Photo courtesy of Dick Witter

SHOW RESULTS

Tri-County Holstein Show

OPEN SHOW CHAMPIONS

Junior Champion: Ms Kingsransm Denali-Red, Nate King

Reserve Junior Champion: Oakfield Thstruck Bobo, Maple Downs II & P. Vail

Intermediate Champion: Perna Crushable Hustle, Cookie Cutter Holsteins

Reserve Intermediate Champion: Hobby-Acres Pushed OutofBounds, Anthony Liddle& Kyle and Shanna Reid

Senior Champion: Jacobs Fitz Laurence, Adam Liddle

Reserve Senior Champion: Cookiecutter Aval HoneyA-ET, Hailee Liddle

Grand Champion: Jacobs Fitz Laurence, Adam Liddle Reserve Grand Champion: Cookiecutter Aval HoneyA-ET, Hailee Liddle

JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS

Junior Champion: Ms Kingransm Denali-Red, Nate King Reserve Junior Champion: Luncrest Grade Anabelle2429, Cody Nelson

Intermediate Champion: KingsRansom DJ Fission, Adam King

Reserve Intermediate Champion: Kings-Ransom Crsbl Curve-ET, Lauren King

Senior Champion: Eldon Tweed Chaptr 23-ET, Blake Wadsworth

Reserve Senior Champion: Roll-NView Jcby Emery-ET, Caitlin Bennett

Grand Champion: Eldon Tweed Chaptr 23-ET, Blake Wadsworth

Reserve Grand Champion: Roll-N-View Jcby Emery-ET, Caitlin Bennett

Chemung County Holstein Show

OPEN SHOW CHAMPIONS

Junior Champion: Retso-Ridge Mstr Sherry-ET, Avery Brown

Reserve Junior Champion: Ever-View Crushabull Moon P, Kara Peters

Senior Champion: Vintage-View Queen B, Reagan Reese Reserve Senior Champion: Yotpolis

Atwood Lucy Lu, Cooper Becraft

Grand Champion: Vintage-View Queen B, Reagan Reese

Reserve Grand Champion: Yotpolis Atwood Lucy Lu, Cooper Becraft

JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS

Junior Champion: Retso-Ridge Mstr Sherry-ET, Avery Brown

Delaware Co. Holstein Show

OPEN SHOW CHAMPIONS

Junior Champion: Joleanna Summerfest Claudelle

Best Bred & Owned under 2 yrs: Braeden & Xander Johnson

Reserve Junior Champion: Joleanna Brave Dualina, Braeden & Xander Johnson

Intermediate Champion: Pineyvale Twizzle Rip, Daniel McClure

Reserve Intermediate Champion: Joleanna Diamondback Fesco, Xander Johnson

Senior Champion: Aija Doorman Realize, Patrick Miller

Reserve Senior Champion: Pineyvale GC Creampie

Best Bred & Owned under 2 yrs: Posthaven

Grand Champion: Aija Doorman Realize, Patrick Miller

Reserve Grand Champion: Posthaven GC Creampie, Posthaven

JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS

Junior Champion: Joleanna Summerfest Claudelle

Best Bred & Owned under 2 yrs: Braeden & Xander Johnson

Reserve Junior Champion: Joleanna Brave Dualina, Braeden & Xander Johnson

Intermediate Champion: Pineyvale Twizzle Rip, Daniel McClure

Reserve Intermediate Champion: Joleanna Diamondback Fesco

Best Bred & Owned under 2 yrs: Xander Johnson

Senior Champion: Joleanna Capital Gain Gypsy, Xander Johnson

Reserve Senior Champion: Roseland Demand Britney, Jeffrey Palmatier

Grand Champion: Pineyvale Twizzle Rip, Daniel McClure

Reserve Grand Champion: Joleanna Capital Gain Gypsy, Xander Johnson

Premier Breeder: Posthaven

Premier Exhibitor: Pineyvale

Best Udder of Show: Posthaven GC Creampie

Reserve Junior Champion: Ever-View Crushabull Moon P, Kara Peters

Senior Champion: Vintage-View Queen B, Reagan Reese

Grand Champion: Vintage-View Queen B, Reagan Reese

Reserve Grand Champion: RetsoRidge Mstr Sherry-ET, Avery Brown

August 4, 2022 | Horseheads, NY | Judge: Kress Simpson

July 28, 2022 | Greenwich, NY | Judge: Joe Nash

August 15, 2022 | Walton, NY | Judge: Matt Sharpe

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