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VOLUME 33 EDITORIAL
Standing out When I start writing this editorial for the Cattle Connection, I just finished the Stantons Chief article for Holstein International. That was really a big job – and I loved doing it. From time to time we write special features on sires that really stand out in the global Holstein industry. Just to mention a few: Shottle, O-Man, Goldwyn, Mogul, Supersire… well, that list goes on. Now we have added Stantons Chief to that list. He is different than the bulls mentioned; they were all successful sires of sons, but Chief was hardly used as a sire of sons. However: being a sire of sons is not the only way to succeed in the dairy industry, and Chief proves that. Chief is popular because he does exactly what most dairymen appreciate: delivers thousands of balanced dairy cows in a splendid uniform way! There is hardly a bad one to find. All your money invested in raising young stock comes back in a healthy, balanced young cow that can start doing the job: almost every single one of them. That is truly helpful and that is why Chief is constantly sold out. So no matter who you talk to, they are delighted and have something nice to tell you. That’s why it is truly nice to write the stories of these bulls. Of course: if you like to read his complete story, you are most welcome at www.holsteininternational.com
Jan Bierma
Madison, Wisconsin 608-838-2504 www.boviteq.com
JUNE / JULY 2022
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