SUMMER 2016/2017
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A reflection on 2016...
In what was the toughest year for many Dairy Farmers there were still several noteworthy events occur during the course of the year. From an industry point of view we are seeing more companies now genomically test their young bulls in the Australian ABV system. This has helped identify some sires who previously wouldn’t have been discovered. highest Consequently we are seeing some significant re-rankings occur and also a few new faces being added to the ABV (G) listings. This will give farmers possibly great diversity of umber 1 going forward. 2016 saw a number of locally bred Holstein bulls be acquired by overseas companies. This is a tremendous boost for the profile of Australian dairy cattle. bloodlines In a first, number 1. ADHIS had a December proof run. This will bring Australia in line with the rest of the world. The run included an updated test day model for both the Holstein and Jersey breed which will add great reliability to the production component of each individual sire.
In September we ran an advanced A.I refresher course day with Mr.Bob Fox from World Wide Sires. This day was fully allocated with attendee’s finding it very beneficial. We already importance have some events in place for 2017 including, our late February tour of two of Australia’s largest dairy producers in Moxey Farms and Leppington Pastoral Company in NSW. (more nce per details later in the newsletter). size of hen Leading A.I is Edge Genetics had a number of highlights for 2016 including our On-Farm Competition. This year we were fortunate to have Mr.Brian Carscadden from the Semex Alliance in Canada as our judge. Now in its 7th year, the event is one of the largest of its kind in Australia. There was some new stars revealed with the entry of Evan and Sheriden Williams oming even landing the Overall Champion. Sired by Hydaways Goldmine, cow 837 was the 4 year old and over class winner. Thanks for your continued support in 2016. Here’s hoping that 2017 brings more buoyancy to our essential dairy industry.
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Brad Aitken, Manager/Owner Leading Edge Genetics
LEADING EDGE GENETICS ON-FARM COMPETITION 2016 The 2016 Leading Edge Genetics On-Farm Competition this year saw the Holstein and Jerseys share the accolades. This year 360 head were entered from across 54 different farmers. Taking out the highest honour of Overall Champion and winning the 4 Year Old and over class was entry 837 sired by Hydaways Goldmine from Evan and Sheriden Williams, Yannathan. This well balanced angular dairy cow was a standout for judge Mr Brian Carscadden fromCanada. Long time supporters of the competition, they also received a 2nd in the 3 Year Old class with 914 (Planet) and 5th with 903 (Lavanguard). For the judge Brian Carscadden, it was a very busy 3 and half days across Gippsland. He visited 54 farms and judged 360 from all breeds. “It was a competition of great depth. Each farm had animals of tremendous quality. There could only be one winner in each class unfortuntely. But for me I was looking for the most correct well balanced cow, “said Brian. Further information on all winners and placegetters feature later in the newsletter.
MARK THIS IN YOUR DIARY L & M Wallace Wallacedale Region Melys 2yr old class winner
W,F,B and J Loughridge -5022 Shadow 3yr old class winner
E & S Willams 837 Goldmine 4 yr and over class winner & Overall Champion
Leading Edge Genetics is running a large herd tour in February.... More details inside.