Michigan Dairy Cattle News Winter Issue by Dairy Agenda Today

Volume 4 • Issue 4 Winter 2018 The Michigan Dairy Cattle News is the official publication of the Michigan Holstein-Friesian Association, Inc. and the Michigan Jersey Cattle Club.

Melissa Hart, Editor Cell: 517-398-1957 email: farm.writer@hotmail.com 4520 Holcomb Rd., North Adams, MI 49262

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t’s been a long year for Michigan’s dairy industry with many highs and lows. My hope for you is that you move forward, no matter what happens, without fear of the unknown. Do not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time you will reap a harvest, if you do not give up! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Melissa Hart

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From the Holstein President’s Pen................................................................. 4 Michigan Junior Holstein News...................................................................... 5 Notes from the Field............................................................................................ 6 From the Jersey Desk.......................................................................................... 7 Dairy Discovery Transitions to Non-Profit................................................... 8 MJCC Membership Application....................................................................12 MHA Membership Application......................................................................13 MJCC Futurity Nomination Form..................................................................15 Butter Coffee Resurges in Popularity..........................................................16 GLRDC Helps Producers Weather Tough Economy................................20 Holstein USA Board Holds Fall Meeting.....................................................23 Michigan State Fair Dairy Show Results.....................................................24 The Jersey Side of Life.......................................................................................27 UDIM Accepts Award Nominations.............................................................27 Michigan Dairy Ambassador Program Gears Up....................................30 Production Leaders............................................................................................30 Calendar of Events.............................................................................................33 One More Thing..................................................................................................34 Advertiser Index..................................................................................................34

From the President’s Pen

Michigan Holstein Association Have we been through a banner year or what? Hosting the National Holstein Convention in a state where the mailbox milk price is one of the lowest in the country and doing it successfully, is one for the record books. As we look back over 2018, the Michigan Holstein Association, with the huge help of the entire Michigan dairy industry, put on one of the best conventions in recent history. You only have to listen to the comments from attendees to realize that when everyone works together and does their part, big things can happen. They say imitation is the best form of flattery. If you look at the 2019 National Holstein Convention schedule to be held in Wisconsin, they will be hosting a “Cows 2 Careers” event, which was a piece of the junior program that was launched right here in Michigan. And we can thank our Junior Convention chairs, Renee McCauley, Tera Baker, Jess Jakubik and Lauren Siver for that. None of the success we had at the National Convention would have been possible without everyone’s help. And I sincerely thank you all for your contribution. While the convention was held six months ago, we want to remember all those who volunteered at the event and as a token of our appreciation we invite everyone to our annual meeting and luncheon to be held on February 9, 2019, at the

Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth in conjunction with the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference. MHA will provide lunch to all who attend, but in order to make sure we have enough, we just ask that you RSVP to Suzanne Tuttilia at michholstein1@gmail.com or call or text 517-490-7736. Looking ahead to 2019, after the MHA annual meeting, we will host the annual Michigan Spring Foundation Sale on March 22nd and the Great Lakes Holstein Show on March 23rd all happening at the MSU Livestock Pavilion. Randy Lettinga will be managing the sale, so if you have a consignment, contact Randy at 616-437-2005. I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Tim

Tim Baker President Michigan Holstein Association

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Michigan Junior Holstein News

From Your President

Hello All, The Michigan Junior Holstein Board has been very busy entering the winter months. As a board, we have been developing ideas to involve the youth in the state of Michigan in the upcoming year and have also finished our second annual holiday cheese sale! MJHA would like to thank everyone who helped make our cheese sale successful. This year we teamed up with the Michigan State University Dairy Club to help promote our cheese sale and make more connections within the dairy industry. The proceeds from this fundraiser help our board run events throughout the year such as our showmanship clinics, junior awards, and sending youth to the National Holstein Convention. As we move into the new year, our next event will be our National Holstein Convention Workshop held in Frankenmuth at the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference. This event will be on Saturday, February 9th. Any youth who would like to attend the 2019 National Holstein Convention and compete in a contest is highly encouraged to attend this workshop. During the course of the workshop, juniors will practice their preferred contest such as prepared public speaking,

jeopardy, folding display, scrapbook, or banner contest. There will also be other fun activities throughout to make for a hands-on and fun event to help prepare Michigan juniors for the convention. The board is also in the works of planning additional events this coming spring and summer, so keep your eyes on the lookout for some great opportunities! You can follow our Facebook page (Michigan Junior Holstein Association) for our newest updates. All in all, the Michigan Junior Holstein Board is continuing to look forward to our future and would like to thank everyone who helps support the Holstein youth in the state of Michigan! Thank you for your time,

Kristen Burkhardt President MJHA

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Notes From the Field

Max’ & Mandi’s Memo

As we are in full swing of the holiday season, we just want to share a few things from the HAUSA. Pedigree Analysis of 2018 National Holstein Show Winners Now Online Holstein Association USA has released its annual Pedigree Analysis of National Holstein Show winners. These lists provide a picture of the genetics behind the cattle receiving showring accolades at the highest levels of competition. The Pedigree Analysis is updated each fall, following the last National Holstein Show of the year. Included are lists of Leading Sires, Leading Maternal Grandsires, and Leading Sire Stacks of National Show Winners. Each category features separate lists for heifers and cows, along with an overall list. To view the complete Pedigree Analysis, check under the Popular Lists section on the Holstein Association USA homepage, or go directly to www.holsteinusa.com/shows/ pedanalysis_show_winners.html. Holstein Foundation’s New Workbook – “Connecting with Dairy Consumers” The Holstein Foundation is excited to announce a new workbook, “Connecting with Dairy Consumers.” “Connecting with Dairy Consumers” identifies key messages and ideas to be an “agvocate,” connect with consumers and promote the dairy industry and its products. Sharing the dairy story with others will help create a deeper understanding and a positive image for the dairy industry. To download the workbook for free, visit www.holsteinfoundation.org/ education/workbooks.html. Holstein Marketplace Holstein Association USA is offering an opportunity for breeders to advertise Registered Holsteins® for sale via a page on the Holstein Association USA website. Advertisements of up to 100 words will cost $25 per month. If the text is 101 words or more, the cost is $25 plus an additional 10 cents per word. For added value, breeders have the option of linking their advertisements to a genomic prediction or pedigree for $5 per animal. Classified ads may be submitted by using

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the form found on the Holstein Marketplace website, www. holsteinusa.com/marketplace. Complete the form and email the information to marketplace@holstein.com. TriStarSM AMR Holstein Association USA announced a new program for producers with robotic milking systems who no longer are participating in traditional milk recording programs but still wish to have their production information published on Official Holstein Pedigrees™. Known as TriStar AMR, the goal of the program is to allow producers with robotic milking systems that are recording both milk weights and component data to have the information collected by those systems flow into the Holstein herdbook database. This program is an extension of HAUSA’s TriStar program, a longstanding service for administering production records, cow and herd genetic performance reports, and recognition. To enroll in TriStar AMR or get more information about this new program, call Holstein Association USA customer service at 800.952.5200. As always, don’t hesitate to call your Regional Sales Representative if you’re interested in learning more about Holstein programs and services. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Max & Mandi

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From the Jersey Desk

Michigan Jersey Cattle Club

Hello All, As I write this, we have already had a good start to our winter. Hopefully, this early winter weather we are having is not a sign to what the rest of the winter is going to be like. We can only hope that an early start to winter means an early end. I want to take a minute and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and to also remember what the true meaning of this time of year is about. From the Michigan Jersey Cattle Club side, there are a few topics that have the potential of being exciting and adventurous for the club and they will be discussed at our annual meeting. I don’t want to “let the cat out of the bag,” but I do believe these options will help keep the club viable for years to come. Our annual meeting will be back in Frankenmuth at the Bavarian Inn, at the conclusion of the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference. The meeting will be on Saturday February 9, 2019, at 9 am. Hopefully, the meeting will last about an hour to hour and a half, then the Michigan Holstein Association will meet with the meeting concluding around noon. We will enjoy a guest speaker at lunch and this is being brought to us by the Michigan Holstein Association. We as a club, have been graciously invited to lunch, provided by the Michigan Holstein Association. The target area for the speaker will focus on genetics and marketing purebred genetics. I would ask if you plan on staying for

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lunch, that you please RSVP to either myself or Suzanne Tuttila, of Michigan Holstein by email as soon as possible so that we can get a head count for lunch. My email is bren_haven@yahoo. com or Suzanne at michholstein1@gmail.com. I am super excited about this event as it gives us the opportunity to unite with people that share the same passion for purebred genetics from various breeds, sure to be an event not to miss! I am going to ask that you as members, to put on your “thinking caps,” as if we don’t have enough to think about already! But I truly would like to hear from all of you at or prior to the annual meeting on a few items to discuss at the annual meeting. • Keeping MJCC “Alive & Well” – benefits of membership & Purpose • MJCC Sale • Ideas for other Activities With all of that I hope to see you all at the annual meeting in Frankenmuth and until then stay warm and safe and have a Happy Holiday Season! Until Next Time,

Brent Moyer

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Dairy Discovery Transitions to Non-Profit

Dairy Discovery, the marketing arm of SwissLane Farms, has been hosting tours since 2006.

By Carla Wardin Farms all over the country have been looking for ways to generate revenue during these tough economic times, but some farm businesses are going a different direction. Dairy Discovery, the educational arm of SwissLane Farms of Alto, Michigan, recently transitioned to become a non-profit venture. In 2006, Dairy Discovery hosted their first tour with dual goals of teaching the truth about where food comes from and showing what modern farmers do every day. To do so, they opened Ad design by Erin Robinstine â&#x20AC;˘ erin.robinstine@gmail.com

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up SwissLane Farms and hosted 300 people. The interactive tours encouraged people to feed calves out of bottles, explore a straw maze, play in a corn box, and watch a live milking. By 2017, their tours swelled to approximately 6000 people a year, with 250 events from April to October. “I became so passionate about it, that I took it and ran with it,” said SwissLane Farms partner Annie Link. “I know how important it is for people to learn about farms and see them in real life, not only to our farm, but also to the whole industry. But as a working farm, it got to the point to where we couldn’t grow unless something drastic

happened.” The farm partners had discussed turning into a non-profit for years, but the legalities and red tape were a deterrent. In November of 2017, however, they filed the paperwork to form a non-profit, and by May 2018 they were certified to solicit funds. “We needed to get the community buy-in for helping make Dairy Discovery tours an opportunity for more people,” Link said. “It’s hard to ask people for money so you can make money, so taking off that barrier opened up other partnerships to achieve our main goal education.” For instance, in September Dairy

Discovery held their first charity auction. Three days before the event, they had sold all 200 tickets for the chance to bid on 40 live items and 35 silent items. The items ranged from fishing trip to a ‘Day with Farmer Fred’, Link’s father. “We ended up selling two days with my dad,” Link said. “He was very sought after.” Local businesses donated high-ticket items, and neighbors even pitched in to donate items like bales of twine. “It’s incredible how much support we got from our industry, plus our local individuals and families,” Link added. The goal for raising money was to help Dairy Discovery serve more people. They specifically want to improve Dairy Discovery’s handicapped-accessible facilities. They plan to build ramps, provide bathrooms, and improve safety measures. Dairy Discovery would also like to expand their programming options, which is made possible with their staff members. Five have farming backgrounds, three have education backgrounds, and the manager taught third grade for several years as a certified teacher. “Now that we’re a non-profit, it’s easier for everyone to participate and show their support. We hope to bring in even more visitors in 2019, because we know how important agricultural education is to our industry,” Link said. To learn more about Dairy Discovery, visit DairyDiscovery.com.

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Butter Coffee Resurges in Popularity By Carla Wardin Thanks to changing diets and tastes, butter coffee is experiencing a recent resurgence. Putting a pat of butter in coffee to improve taste and provide more nutrition has cycled through popularity. The combination of bitter caffeine and sweet butter has been hailed as the drink of the ketogenic diet, which eschews carbs in favor of fat.

“It’s absolutely fantastic... Butter in coffee? What could be better than that?” Butter coffee is sometimes called bulletproof coffee, named after the Bulletproof company which heavily promoted the drink. The drink boasts combining the nutritional benefits of the two substances. Enthusiasts boast that the ample vitamins, minerals, and good fats in butter, as well as the slow release of energy, is good for you. Coffee shops, always eager for more options, encourage and support the trend. The Crafted Bean of Dewitt, Michigan, is one that makes it a point to offer several coffee cocktails with butter as an ingredient. “The butter coffee drinks are becoming so much more popular as people become more health-conscious, learn more about nutrition, and want to try different things,” said Trevor Denning, The Crafted Bean staff member. “The butter coffee cocktails have been a staple since we opened in 2017.” Butter coffee joins in with the rest of the high-fat dairy foods that are enjoying their current popularity. After the no-fat and low-fat food trends, studies have shown health benefits of eating full-fat dairy products. For instance, research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition by Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian has shown that not only do these foods not raise heart-health risk, but fats may even help prevent heart disease and strokes. Dairy farmers enjoy the benefits of butterfat when it comes to getting paid for their milk components. Elizabeth and Drew Rupprecht of Thistle Dew Dairy in Vassar, Michigan, took this into consideration when starting their farm in 2016. “Since Michigan pays on components, as young farmers starting out, we wanted to maximize our milk production capabilities,” said Elizabeth Rupprecht. “My father-in-law Nate 16

started bringing Jerseys around, and we started purchasing them for our farm.” Not only did they like their personalities and their quirky tongue rolls, but they also liked their production numbers. Jerseys on average have 25% more butterfat content in their milk than other breeds. “We have Jerseys that are regularly 6% butterfat, and in later lactation, some get up to 8% butterfat,” Rupprecht said. Rupprecht adds even though she doesn’t drink coffee butter or not - she hopes society continues to see the benefits of dairy fat. “People love butter,” Rupprecht said. “People have been putting cream and milk in their coffee forever, and I think that’s a problem for our industry - milk is always good. Doctors don’t want to prescribe milk, because healthy foods are nothing new. They want to suggest things like keto diets, because they’re something different.” Butter coffee drinkers don’t assume everyone will be won over, but for them, there’s no denying the taste. “It’s absolutely fantastic,” said Lansing resident Meghan Pineda as she left The Crafted Bean. “Butter in coffee? What could be better than that?”

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17th Annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference to Help Dairy Producers Weather the Tough Agriculture Economy EAST LANSING, MI – The 17th annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference will offer new tools and strategies to help dairy producers stay afloat in these tough economic times. The conference will be held Feb. 7-9, 2019, at the Bavarian Inn and Conference Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan. The United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) will host an informal preconference session on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. to provide an overview of the organization’s dairy promotion activities and answer attendees’ questions about UDIM programs. The meeting is free and open to people who aren’t registered for the whole conference. Conference Sessions The opening session on Thursday, Feb. 7, will feature Michigan State University Extension experts sharing techniques for helping farm employees become more engaged, productive and self-directed. Next, producers will hear from Tom Vilsack, CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council and former U.S. Agriculture Secretary, who will share his outlook on U.S. trade relations for agriculture in general and the dairy industry specifically. Vilsack will discuss the current state of trade relations, where trade is headed and what it all means for the agriculture and dairy industries. After lunch, Rob Rettig, a partner at New Vision Farms in northwest Ohio, will provide an overview of the operation’s unique approach to using partnerships to succeed now and as the agriculture landscape changes in the future. In a later breakout session, Rettig will share more in-depth information and answer producer questions. In addition to Rettig, producers can choose to hear from John Blanchfield on how to shockproof their farms for leaner times ahead and how to communicate better with their bankers or learn from Ev Thomas of Oakpoint Agronomics about predicting forage quality to improve their operations’ bottom line. 20

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Bavarian Inn Conference Center Frankenmuth, MI The afternoon will wrap up with an inside look at a Texas dairy in the producer perspective session. Donald DeJong, owner and CEO of AgriVision Farm Management LLC and co-owner and chief operating officer of Natural Prairie Dairy, will share an overview of his operation, which is one of the largest family-owned organic dairy farms in the U.S. He’ll also discuss how AgriVision Farm Management, a collaboration of family-owned and -operated businesses, works to enhance the dairy industry. The evening will feature a reception, an exhibitor showcase and the Great Lakes Commercial Heifer Extravaganza XIV Sale. The conference continues Friday morning, Feb. 8, with Ross Veltema of Top Grade Aggregates and Allen Bonthuis of AIS Equipment. The pair will offer a brief look at how agricultural producers can adapt waste reduction strategies from the aggregate industry to expand profit margins and improve bottom lines. Next Kevin Dhuyvetter, a dairy technical consultant with Elanco Animal Health, will discuss the economic “macro-micro conundrum” – when economic

conditions that are advantageous for the dairy industry as a whole may not be for individual producers, and vice versa. Dhuyvetter will also explain the economics of marginal milk. Then producers will hear about current and emerging precision dairy technologies and how they relate to management, herd health and estrus from Elizabeth Eckelkamp, dairy Extension specialist and assistant professor at the University of Tennessee. Eckelkamp will highlight the economic impact of precision technologies and point out what producers need to know to make wise technology decisions for their dairies. Drew Vermeire, president and consulting nutritionist with Nouriche Nutrition Ltd., will discuss economic strategies for raising the healthy, productive calves that are the future of dairy operations. The morning will wrap up with a session focused on rediscovering how to thrive in tough times. If there’s one thing Mark Jewell is intimately familiar with, it’s living in survival mode. During his childhood, Jewell’s family was touched by events ranging from parental illness to fallout from animal activism. Jewell’s takeaway from these experiences is that we can learn to thrive even in the worst situations. He’ll share his “surviving to thriving” stories and uncover the ways we all can find light in the darkest of times. Friday afternoon, attendees can choose to attend one of three educational workshops: • Dairy Research at MSU: Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture Projects – Adam Lock, Associate Professor, MSU Department of Animal Science Since 2015, the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture, or M-AAA, has supported research and Extension projects that aim to enhance the animal agriculture economy of Michigan. Attendees will learn about the results of projects funded by the M-AAA program on topics such as dairy cow nutrition, health, welfare, and reproduction; dairy farm Winter 2018

management; and workforce development. • Learn From the Aggregate Industry to Expand Your Margins – Ross Veltema, Top Grade Aggregates, and Allen Bonthuis, AIS Equipment In this follow-up to their earlier presentation, Veltema and Bonthuis will discuss how economic analysis and waste trimming strategies from the aggregate industry translate to agriculture. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions and learn key strategies to expand their margins. • Economic Considerations for Rais-

ing and Culling Dairy Replacement Heifers – Michael Overton, Advisor on Dairy Informatics, Elanco Animal Health Explore the estimated cost of raising dairy replacement heifers from birth through calving, including the impact of mortality and elective culling. Michael Overton, D.V.M., will review an economic model that includes the contrasting effects of herd size, liquid diet and housing type. He will also provide an economic evaluation of a heifer culling strategy that includes both the extra cost and potential increase in value. The final day of the conference

(Saturday, Feb. 9) will feature the annual meetings of the Michigan Jersey and Michigan Holstein Associations, starting at 9 a.m. Registration Adult, student and farm registration options are available. Register by Jan. 25, 2019, to receive a discount of up to $25 a day. Online registration closes at midnight on Feb. 3, 2019. On-site registration is subject to availability. For more information about the conference or to register online visit www.glrdc.org. To register by phone, call 517-884-7089.

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Holstein Association USA Board Holds Fall Meeting BRATTLEBORO, VT – The Holstein Association USA, Inc. (HAUSA) board of directors were in Atlanta, Georgia for the fall meeting November 13-14. President Boyd Schaufelberger led the proceedings. The board approved the 2019 Management-by-Objective Business Plan and associated budget, as presented by management. Optimism for the future remains as the 2019 Business Plan forecasts growth in Holstein Association USA’s core products and services. Update on 2018 Business Plan Management reported registrations through November 3, 2018 totaled 307,812. Members continue to recognize the excellent value which the Holstein COMPLETE® program provides. Enrollment through October 2018 stood at 355,171 animals. Holstein COMPLETE® offers dairy farmers the best value for their money by incorporating registration, mating information, classification, pedigrees, genetic reports, and production records into one convenient package. Those who participate in Holstein COMPLETE receive a 5% discount on all genomic tests ordered from Holstein Association USA. General Manager Bill VerBoort of AgriTech Analytics (ATA), reported the highest enrollment at ATA in the past two years, and at the end of October stood at 964,137 cows in 542 herds. This is up 8,815 since the first of the year and is 13,308 more records when compared to October 2017. Other Business In 2014, the Holstein Association USA board approved that a portion of up to two and one-half percent of the reserve fund could be allocated for breed improvement and research. Last year, the board approved funding for a genetics research project, which is being led by Dr. Christian Maltecca of North Carolina State University. Results from the project, anticipated in the first half of next year, are expected to help members and Holstein breeders make better breeding decisions through a more thorough understanding of inbreeding. The board approved moving forward with a three-year genetics research project which was submitted by Dr. Anna C. Denicol of the University of California-Davis. Dr. Denicol’s research focuses on breeding Holstein cows for heat tolerance using the SLICK gene. Funding for the research, over the three-year period, will be withdrawn from the reserve fund. Recommendations from the Show Committee which the board approved include: • Designation of twelve (12) 2019 National Holstein Shows; and • 2019 Judges Lists which include 45 individuals on the National List and 71 on the Qualified List; both lists will be published on the Association’s website. The 2019 Judges Conference will be held during the Mideast Spring National Holstein Show on March 28th, in Winter 2018

Columbus, Ohio. Details can be found at www.holsteinusa. com. Each year since 2009, the board allows the release, for reuse by others, of a prefix after 20 years of non-use. This policy makes it easier for new members to acquire prefixes for their herds. At the meeting, the board approved the release of 1,590 prefixes, effective December 31, 2018. The list of prefixes to be released will be posted on the Holstein Association’s website to give notice to membership. If someone wants to permanently retire his or her prefix prior to the release date, they may contact Customer Service at 800.952.5200 and request to do so for a $100 fee. Upcoming Meetings The next board meetings are: • Spring board meeting – March 21-22, 2019, in New England. • Summer board meeting – June 23-24, 2019, in conjunction with the 134th Annual Meeting in Wisconsin. For more information about any of the Association’s programs and services, visit www.holsteinusa.com, or call Customer Service at 800.952.5200. For more information about ATA’s products and services, visit www.agritech.com.

The deadline for the Spring issue of MDCN is February 10

SHOW RESULTS

Michigan State Fair Dairy Show • September 2, 2018 • Judge: Ron Mosser, Indiana HOLSTEIN

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Junior Champion – Berensvale Moseby Sara, Ryan Berens, Shelbyville, MI Reserve Junior Champion – Berensvale Accolade Kori, Ryan Berens, Shelbyville, MI Grand Champion – Buells Brokaw Camie, Skylar Buell, Temperance, MI Reserve Grand Champion – Highland Red Penny, Jeff Dawson, Croswell, MI

Junior Champion – Buells Burdette E, Buells Bovines, Temperance, MI Reserve Junior Champion – Dawsons Poker Alicia, Jeff Dawson, Croswell, MI Grand Champion – Covy P&A Tri Star Jessica, Jeff Dawson, Croswell, MI Reserve Grand Champion – Shawards Reality Asset, Jeff Dawson, Croswell, MI

Grand Champions from left: Rylee Prowse with Reserve Grand Champion, Skylar Buell with Grand Champion.

Grand Champions from left: Wayne Jackman with Grand Champion, Robin Moody, Stan Jackman with Reserve Grand Champion.

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Junior Champion – Buells Triumph Latte, Stoney Buell, Temperance, MI Reserve Junior Champion – Cowbell Impression Russia-ET Cole Provoast, Standish, MI Grand Champion -- Dawsons Daniel Zelanu Saphire, Jeff Dawson, Croswell, MI Reserve Grand Champion – Grammer Criticp Tracey, Cole Provoast Standish, MI

Junior Champion – Twilite DF Pink Shamrock Boot, Delong Farm, North Branch, MI Reserve Junior Champion – Waylene Acres Blaine Quiz, Way-Lene Acres, Ann Arbor, MI Grand Champion – Twilite R Star Pink Tulip, Delong Farm, North Branch, MI Reserve Grand Champion – Feather Effie EXP Way-Lene Acres, Ann Arbor, MI

Grand Champions from left: Cole Provoast with Reserve Grand, Stan Jackman with Grand Champion.

Grand Champions from left: Alexis Doorlag with Reserve Grand and Kenzie Delong with Grand Champion.

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SHOW RESULTS

Michigan State Fair Dairy Show • September 2, 2018 • Judge: Ron Mosser, Indiana GUERNSEY

Junior Champion – Claw Acres Desmon Adelle, Claw Acres Jackson Farms, Caro, MI Reserve Junior Champion – Peep Creek Atlantic Abilene, Ryan Berens, Shelbyville, MI Grand Champion – Claw Acres Jackpot Kathleen-ET, Claw Acres Jackson Farms Reserve Grand Champion – Chupps Farm Kringle Shasha, Ryan Berens, Shelbyville, MI

Grand Champions from left: Ryan Berens with Reserve Grand Champion, Adrianna Jackson with Grand Champion.

The Supreme Champion of the show was the Holstein, Buells Brokaw Camie exhibited by Skylar Buell of Temperance, MI.

Ron Mosser selected Buells Bosephus Holly exhibited by Stoney Buell, Temperance, Michigan, for his Grand Champion of the Brown Swiss Show. Winter 2018

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By Neal Smith, US Jersey-Executive Secretary

Data Flow Needs to Increase for Health Traits

This past April, genomic evaluations were produced for the first time by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding for six of the most common and costly health events in a dairy cow’s life – hypocalcemia, displaced abomasum, ketosis, mastitis, metritis, and retained placenta. The new traits were defined in terms of disease resistance with the value for evaluated animals expressed relative to breed average. A positive value indicates more resistance to the health event. Conversely, a negative value identifies a more susceptible animal. Compared to traits such as somatic cell score, Productive Life and Livability – which improve herd health through indirect selection – the development of evaluations for these direct health traits was a considerable advance in the ability to breed healthier cows. CDCB’s new health traits were the result of research using producer-recorded data collected from herds across the nation through state and regional Dairy Herd Information Affiliates. But, these genetic evaluations for health traits were not produced for Jerseys. Why? Insufficient data. Genetic evaluations have been the

outcome of decades of cooperation across the different sectors of the U.S. dairy industry. The starting point is reliable data recorded by herd owners, day after day, year after year. After that, it is all about data flow, from the farm to dairy records providers and dairy records processing centers (DRPCs), then on to the CDCB database so that research and development work can proceed by geneticists at CDCB as well as scientists at the Animal Genomics and Improvement Laboratory (AGIL). Lactation data has flowed well and for so long, it seems peculiar that despite lots of data sitting in on-farm computers, health data has not. It’s only been in the past few months that there’s been an uptick in the number of Jersey health records coming into the CDCB database. Much more data needs to come in if accurate genetic evaluations are to be produced. So what needs to happen? For answers, we turned to CDCB Technical Advisor and Industry Liaison Dr. Duane Norman. “Health events need to be recorded on the farm and held there. The data needs to be transmitted to a DRPC as this is the only channel for it to be forwarded to CDCB for obtaining genetic

UDIM Accepts Excellence in Dairy Promotion Award Nominations OKEMOS, MI -- The United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) is now accepting nominations for the Excellence in Dairy Promotion Award. This award recognizes a Michigan dairy farmer who positively promotes the dairy community and dairy foods. Individuals who qualify for nomination possess extensive dairy promotion accomplishments and volunteer service to the industry and his or her local community. Winter 2018

Nominations must be received by December 31, 2018. To nominate someone for the Excellence in Dairy Promotion Award, visit https:// www.milkmeansmore.org/dairy-producers/excellence-dair y-promotion-award-nomination/. The award recipient will be announced at the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference, February 7-9, 2019. Contact Jolene Griffin at 517-349-8923 or Jolene@MilkMeansMore.org with any questions.

evaluations.” How this is accomplished, he explained, depends on the herd management software you use and/or which DRPC you work with. “If you have on-farm computer capabilities, the data could be transmitted to the DRPC soon after the incident occurs.” However, Dr. Norman cautioned, “you need to know whether there is an agreement in place between the company that you purchased the software from and the DRPC so that it is legal to make this transfer.” If your herd management software is not tied to your DRPC, “you might be able to transmit on test day by having the technician enter health events, depending on the capability of the DRPC.” In all cases, “you must have given your DHI Affiliate approval to release health information to CDCB. It would be wise to check to see what the current status of your release is.” There will be no Jersey genetic evaluations for direct health traits, affecting profitability and breed improvement, until sufficient data from Jersey dairies reaches CDCB through the DRPC system. It’s in your hands to help change that situation by making sure your herd’s health incident data is flowing to the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding. As Duane Norman and research geneticist Kristin Parker-Gaddis observed in the November CDCB Connection, “Dairy producers are the core of all these organizations, so cooperation means helping yourself.”

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Program Gears Up for 2019; Apps Due January 11 Any Michigan high school and college students interested in dairy and/or pursuing a career in the dairy industry have until Jan. 11 to apply for the 2019 Michigan Dairy Ambassador Scholarship and Leadership Program. Continuing with updates instituted last year, the program offers dairy communications training to interested applicants. All applicants meeting baseline criteria will be invited to attend a day-long program kickoff on Feb. 8, the second day of the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference (GLRDC). Attendees will be considered 2019 Michigan Dairy Ambassadors and will be equipped with the messaging and practice to effectively communicate with consumers in-person and online. Participation throughout the year

in trainings, dairy events and promotion will earn points with the opportunity to advance to the interview round. Applications, resume and participation and interview will be considered for scholarship recipient selections. Two scholarships will be awarded to the representatives, one to a junior winner and another to a senior winner. The senior division is reserved for college students up to age 22, with the winner receiving a $1,500 scholarship. The junior division is limited to high school students in grades nine to 12, and the winner receives $1,000 that can be applied toward higher education or the purchase of a dairy animal within the upcoming year. Applicants are not required to have a dairy farm background, but they must plan to pursue a

career related to the dairy industry. The scholarship program is funded through a benefit auction held at the annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference (GLRDC). Students interested in applying for the 2019 Michigan Dairy Ambassador Scholarship and Leadership Program can download an application from www.glrdc.org or contact Megghan Honke Seidel at 517-884-7089. Applications must be submitted electronically to 1glrdc@gmail.com and will be accepted until Jan. 11. This year’s event will take place in Frankenmuth, Michigan on February 7 - 9, 2019. For the conference schedule and registration information, visit www.glrdc.org or contact Megghan Honke Seidel.

Congratulations to our September Production Leaders! Moo-ville Farm & Creamery, LLC of Nashville, MI COW: WESTVALE-VU DOMAIN 1588 • 840003004737934 • 100-NA CLASSIFICATION: VG-88 SIRE: RONELEE TOYSTORY DOMAIN-ET *TY • USA 137974489 DAM: WESTVALE-VU MAGNET ANGEL • USA 62443330 LEADER RECORD: AGE: 6-06 X: 3X DAYS: 365 MILK: 58,150 DCRM: 102 %F: 3.0 FAT: 1759 %P: 2.4 PROT: 1413 DCRC: 85 STATE: MI OWNER: 34996 NATIONAL/STATE: MICHIGAN PLACING: 2nd MILK AGE CATEGORY: MATURE

Moo-ville Farm & Creamery, LLC of Nashville, MI COW: WESTVALEVIEW MONTROSS TINA • 840003123891068 • 99-I CLASSIFICATION: GP-84 SIRE: BACON-HILL MONTROSS-ET *TR • USA 71703339 DAM: WESTVALE-VU RAVISH TERESA • 840003008380650 LEADER RECORD: AGE: 2-09 X: 3X DAYS: 305 MILK: 47,250 DCRM: 101 %F: 3.9 FAT: 1843 %P: 3.1 PROT: 1469 DCRC: 88 STATE: MI OWNER: 34996 NATIONAL/STATE: MICHIGAN PLACING: 2nd MILK AGE CATEGORY: SR 2YR

Moo-ville Farm & Creamery, LLC of Nashville, MI COW: WESTVALEVIEW MONTROSS TINA • 840003123891068 • 99-I CLASSIFICATION: GP-84 SIRE: BACON-HILL MONTROSS-ET *TR • USA 71703339 DAM: WESTVALE-VU RAVISH TERESA • 840003008380650 LEADER RECORD: AGE: 2-09 X: 3X DAYS: 330 MILK: 50,620 DCRM: 101 %F: 3.9 FAT: 1999 %P: 3.1 PROT: 1572 DCRC: 88 STATE: MI OWNER: 34996 NATIONAL/STATE: MICHIGAN PLACING: 3rd MILK AGE CATEGORY: SR 2YR 30 30

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Calendar of Events 2019

January 2: Monthly Individual Genomic Predictions will be available January 15: Deadline for receipt of nomination materials for the Master Breeder Award, Distinguished Service Award, Young Jersey Breeder Awards, and the AJCA-NAJ Award for Meritorious Service. Contact: Executive Secretary February 6: Monthly Individual Genomic Predictions will be available February 7-9: Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference, Frankenmuth, MI February 9: MHA Annual Meeting, Frankenmuth, MI February 9: Michigan Jersey Cattle Club Annual Meeting, Frankenmuth, MI February 11: Ad Deadline for MDCN Spring Issue February 28: Holstein Association USA Award Application Deadlines March 1: Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) and Young Distinguished Junior Member (YDJM) entry books must be received by the HAUSA.

March 1: Entry deadline for Living Lifetime Production Contest. Contact Herd Services, US Jersey March 1: Entry deadline for National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest and National Jersey Youth Production Contest. Contact: Youth Programs, US Jersey March 1: MJCC Futurity Entries Due March 6: Monthly Individual Genomic Predictions will be available March 8: Ohio Holstein Convention Sale March 8-9: Ohio Holstein Association Convention, Warren. March 14-16: Winter Meetings, AJCA and NAJ Boards of Directors, Columbus, OH. Contact: Executive Secretary, US Jersey March 16: All American Planning Committee Meetings, Columbus, OH. Contact: All American, US Jersey March 22: Michigan Spring Foundation Sale and Spartan Spectacular Sale, East Lansing, MI March 23: Great Lakes Holstein and Jersey Show, East Lansing, MI March 28-30: Spring Dairy Expo, Columbus, OH

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Congratulations to Tera Baker of Berrien County who took the top spot at Michigan Farm Bureau’s (MFB) 2018 Young Farmer Discussion Meet November 28 at MFB’s 99th Annual Meeting in Grand Rapids. Baker will compete in the national-level Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet at the American Farm Bureau Federation 100th Convention in New Orleans, LA., Jan. 11-16, 2019. When you pay your Michigan Holstein Association membership dues this year, the MHA will be taking care of your base membership fee. All you pay is for the number of cows that you own. A membership form is on page 13. The MHA and MJCC annual meetings will happen in Frankenmuth in conjunction with the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference. Lunch will be provided by the MHA as a token of their appreciation for all of the volunteers who helped with the 2018 National Holstein Convention. RSVP to Suzanne Tuttila at 517-490-7736 or email at michholstein1@ gmail.com. Duane Green, Gerald Geurink and George and Shirley Hazel are three of Michigan’s Holstein breeders who have had a great impact not only on Michigan’s dairy industry but have been influential on the national level as well. To recognize their service and leadership, and honor their contribution to

our industry, the Michigan Holstein Association has donated $1,000 for each of them to the Michigan Dairy Memorial Scholarship Fund. This fund facilitates the awarding of scholarships to students who are pursuing an education in the dairy industry. When $1,000 or more is given, a plaque with their picture will be permanently installed in the MSU Livestock Pavilion and a plaque with their name inscribed on it, will be placed in Anthony Hall. If you would like to donate to the Michigan Dairy Memorial Scholarship Fund to honor Duane Green, Gerald Geurink or George and Shirley Hazel, please contact Miriam Weber Nielsen at msw@msu.edu or 517-432-5443. Blackview Jerseys..............................................................34 Black-Ridge Genetics........................................................29 Bosscher Dairy..................................................................28 Bovine Beautician.............................................................23 Brenhaven/Paramount.............................................. 18-19 Buell’s Bovines..................................................................... 7 Dairy Agenda Today.........................................................17 End Road Farm..................................................................21 GENEX.................................................................................26 GENEX.................................................................................33 GLRDC.................................................................................. 2 Green Meadow..................................................................22 MJCC Call to Meeting........................................................16 MHA Call to Meeting.........................................................25 Michigan Spring Foundation Sale..................................11 MMPA.................................................................................14 Moo-ville Farm & Creamery.............................................10 NorthStar...........................................................................36 Posey Creek Farm................................................................ 7 Prenger’s, Inc....................................................................... 4 Raterink Dairy..................................................................... 5 Reed Dairy.........................................................................21 Rod-er-Dic..........................................................................35 ST Genetics.........................................................................31 Star Summit.......................................................................32 Swisslane Elite Genetics..................................................... 8 Tomerton Holsteins............................................................ 6 Vitality Crew........................................................................ 7 Wardin Brothers.................................................................. 6 Wonder-Bred Holsteins....................................................21

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