Illinois
Holstein Herald
WINTER 2010
Illinois Holstein Herald
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Illinois Holstein Herald Advertising Policy and Contract Deadlines: February 1, 2011 - Spring 2011 May 1, 2011 - Summer 2011 August 25, 2011 - Fall 2011 December 10, 2011 - Winter 2011 Contract rate and size: Contracts will be based on breeder ads placed in the back of the magazine. All contract advertisers will also have their information placed on the Illinois Holstein Website. Breeder ad plus website placement: $100/year Double breeder ads will be $175/year
Contract Breeders: Illinois Holstein Herald B&W 2C 4C 1/4 page $60 $135 $210 1/2 page 100 175 250 Full page 200 275 350 Non-Contract Breeders: Illinois Holstein Herald B&W 2C 4C 1/4 page $75 $150 $225 1/2 page 125 200 275 Full page 250 325 400
Contract and Non-Contract: Midwest Holsteins Picture Policy: All pictures published in the Illinois 2C 4C Holstein Herald will be printed according to 1/2 page $175 $225 copyright laws. Pictures must be ordered from a Full page 350 400 photographer, sent directly from the photographer or mailed to the magazine editor. Starting with the Spring 2011 issue of the Illinois All ads must be paid for within 30 days of billing Holstein Herald, the following discounts may be unless a special arrangement has been made with the Editor and FBFM. applied to an ad placed in the magazine: 5% discount if ad space reserved by deadline 5% discount if ad materials received by deadline
Advertising privileges may be revoked if account is past due.
A total of 10% will be applied if the ad is reserved Any breeder ad not renewed by May 1 will not be and all ad materials (including photos) are received published in the remaining issues. by the deadline.
Illinois Holstein Website Contract Deadlines: All information must be sent to the Website Reporter by the 1st of every month. Rates:
Full year $200 4 months $75 (Please identify which months)
Updates: Updates may be done to a breeder ad throughout the year, with a minimum charge of $25. In order to advertise on the Illinois Holstein website, you must be a member of the Illinois Holstein Assocation and be a contract advertiser in the Illinois Holstein Herald.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Julie Drendel: 815/766-0045 Illinois Holstein Herald
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ILLINOIS HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION_ ___________ Officers
Directors - Term Expires 2011
13500 North 400th St., Altamont, Ill. 62411; 618/483-5532; kjholsteins@altamont.net
Boone-Winnebago....................................... Brent Pollard, Rockford 815/962-2664 Clinton......................................................Mike Netemeyer, Carlyle 618/594-3190 Effingham.................................................... Megan Shoaf, Mason 217/821-9944 * Heart of Illinois ...............................Tricia Kilburn-Zehr, Graymont 815/743-5722 Lincolnland............................................. Roger Bauman, Nokomis 217/563-7692 McHenry-Lake............................................... Alan Ainger, Harvard 262/749-4814 McHenry-Lake....................................... Gary Janssen, Wauconda 847/224-7857 * Mississippi Valley .......................................... Bill Deters, Quincy 217/224-3192 Northwest ................................................ Eric Smith, Orangeville 815/821-1909 * Northwest ............................................. Kent Smith, Orangeville 815/789-4059 * Southern ............................................ Joann Hartman, Waterloo 618/939-7075
President........................................................................... Kevin Wendling Vice President...................................................................... Brian Olbrich 1318 Rte. 23, Harvard, Ill. 60033; 815/482-7426; holbrichholsteins@hotmail.com
Treasurer................................................................................. Jerry Smith 9808 E. Farm School Rd., Davis, Ill. 61019; 815/-865-5683
Secretary................................................................................... Lori Lyons 6447 Fitzgerald Rd., Rockford, Ill. 61102; 815/962-0001; moolyons@aol.com
Executive Members
Bruce Clanton ..................................................................................... Gateway R.R. 2, Box 415, Mulberry Grove, Ill. 62262 ; 618/425-3523
Dale Drendel ..................................................................................... Tri-County 15N057 Walker Rd., Hampshire, IL 60140; 815/766-0326; drendel@fvi.net Joann Hartman .................................................................................. Southern 200 Holstein Place, Waterloo, Ill. 62298-2743; 618/939-7075; glendell@htc.net Gary Janssen ............................................................................ McHenry-Lake 28548 Burnett Rd., Island Lake, Ill. 60042; 847/224-7857 Jim Schumacher ............................................................................. Effingham 8 CR 50 North, Teutopolis, Ill. 62467; 217/857-6374; j-makerdairy@effingham.net
Illinois Holstein Herald Editor Julie L. Drendel
2545B N 4645th Rd., Somonauk, Ill. 60552 815/766-0045 · 847/683-7570 (fax) · jdrendel@gmail.com
Holstein Association USA Regional Representative Callie Unruh
cunruh@holstein.com · 316/772-1884
Holstein Association USA Director
Boyd Schaufelberger 1254 IL Rte 127, Greenville, Ill. 62246 · schaufine@att.net · 618/664-2576
Directors - Term Expires 2012 Boone-Winnebago.............................. John Mitchell, Winnebago 815/703-5614 Clinton.................................................. Harvey Harpstrite, Trenton 618/224-9852 Effingham............................................Jim Schumacher, Teutoplis 217/821-4052 * Gateway..................................... Bruce Clanton, Mulberry Grove 618/425-3523 Gateway .......................................Ron Schaufelberger, Greenville 618/664-0789 * Mississippi-Valley............................... Beth Weas Cash, Paloma 217/455-3440 Northwest ....................................................... Glen Meier, Ridott 815/238-8540 Northwest .......................................... Carol Timmerman, Galena 815/777-0318 Northwest .......................................... Merlin Timmerman, Galena 815/777-0318 Southern...................................................... Ken Meng, Freeburg 618/210-4093 * Tri-County................................................ Joe Engel, Hampshire 847/683-3482
Directors - Term Expires 2013 Heart of Illinois.............................................. Steve Irwin, Beason 217/447-3220 * Lincolnland ...................................... Marc Hilgendorf, Nokomis 815/383-4776 Tri-County ................................................ Roger Koehn, Peotone 815/784-6006 * Ineligible for re-election
ADVERTISER’S INDEX_ _______________________________________ Accelerated Genetics Ainger Farms B&B Bagging BDG Genetics B-J-Grove BLM Fall Dairy Bluff-Ridge Blukel Holsteins Bri-Mel Acres Car-Mer Farm, LLP Cash Farms Cearfield Farm Clint-Clair Farms Coxbrook Farms Dair-E-Land Holsteins DoDel Holsteins Edler Farm The Edwards Family Ellingson’s White Hill Elm Farms, Inc. Erbacres Holsteins Evergreen Lawn Farm Flat-Net Dairy Page 4
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Fruendly Acres Page 44 Gaf-Fine Farms, Inc. Page 46 Glendell H. Farms, Ltd. Page 44 Glenkeen Holsteins Page 44 Golden Oaks Farm Page 44 Halldale Farms Page 44 Holbric Holsteins Page 46 Huel-Haven Page 44 Hunter Haven Farms, Inc. Page 44 Interglobe Genetics Page 5 Irwindale Holsteins Page 46 J-Maker Dairy Farm Page 44 K-J Holsteins Page 44 K-Lane Farms Page 46 Kaco-Vu Page 44 Kochnook Farm Page 44 Koester Dairy Page 44, 47 Koll-Kreek Page 21, 44 Laeschway Dairy Page 46 Lenkaitis Holsteins Page 44 Lindale Holsteins Page 39, 44 Luck-E Holsteins Page 44 Lucky-King Holsteins Page 45
Ludwig Farms Lyonden Farm Mackinson Dairy Farm Macomber Farm Meier Meadows Mil-R-Mor Miller Hoof Trimming Mitchell’s Holsteins Net-A-Way Farms Dairy O-Bee Holsteins Oertel Farms, Inc. Platz Dairy Farm Pleasantland Farm Po-Cop Holsteins Probstland Dairy R-Homestead Farm R-Vision Holsteins Ravendale Farm Red Carpet Holsteins Roblee Farms Rock-I Farms Roes-Mor
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Rolling Lawns Farms Page 45 Rollin-Huels Dairy Farm Page 45 Rotesown Page 46 Schaufine Farms Page 45 Schaulane Holsteins Page 45 Select Sires Page 48 Shannondoah Holsteins Page 45 Show-N-Style Cattlle Page 45 Smith, Ed Page 33 Stephenson Holstein Club Page 45 Sunshine Genetics Page 6 Team Holsteins Page 39, 45 TimTam Acres Page 46 Tuck’s O’er the Hill Farm Page 46 Twendell Holsteins Page 46 Vital-I Page 46 Von-View Dairy Farm Page 46 Weaver-Lea Page 46 Wildvale Reg. Holsteins Page 46 Will-Can-Do Holsteins Page 46 Winter Dairy Farm Page 46 Zehrview Holsteins Page 46
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REGULARS____________________ FEATURES_____________________ Adverstiser’s Index......................................................................... 4
4-H Dairy Judging & Quiz Bowl Contest, NAILE................31
Calendar......................................................................................... 5
4-H Dairy Judging Contest, World Dairy Expo...................30
District News................................................................................. 32 Dutchess Domain........................................................................... 6 From the President......................................................................... 6 In Memoriam................................................................................ 28
4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest, World Dairy Expo................30 Allen Tucker Memorial Scholarship....................................11 Excellent Cows...................................................................40
Junior Journeys.......................................................................24-25
Genetics Roundtable..........................................................18
Letters to the Editor...................................................................... 33
Grand National Junior Show..............................................26
CALENDAR___________________ March 5-6: Junior Annual Spring Thing, Bloomington, Ill. March 26: Clinton County Classic, Carlyle, Ill. April 9: PDCA Calf Sale, Urbana, Ill., 12:30 p.m. June 12: Board of Directors meeting, Bloomington, Ill., Executive committee, 10:00 a.m., dutch treat lunch following, then board meeting June 22-25: National Holstein Convention, Richmond, Va. July 20: Illinois Holstein Association Dutchess Contest, Bloomington, Ill., 5:30 p.m. July 21: Illinois Championship Junior Show; judge, Bloomington, Ill. July 22: Illinois Championship Open Show; Justin Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa., judge, Bloomington, Ill. July 22: Illinois Holstein Futurity; Justin Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa., judge, Bloomington, Ill. October 21: Board of Directors Meeting, Carlyle, Ill. October 22: Illini Golden Opportunity Sale, Carlyle, Ill., Mike Netemeyer, sale chairman December 1-2: Senior Annual Convention, Quincy, Ill. December 2: Board of Directors Meeting, Quincy, Ill. December 2: Annual Meeting, Quincy, Ill.
BOARD ATTENDANCE_ ________ Name Alan Ainger (ML) Roger Bauman (LL) Beth Cash (MS) Bruce Clanton (GW) Bill Deters (MS) Dale Drendel (TR) Joe Engel (TR) Harvey Harpstrite (CL) Joann Hartman (SO) Marc Hilgendorf (LL) Steve Irwin (HT) Gary Janssen (ML) Roger Koehn (TR) Glen Meier (NW) Ken Meng (SO) John Mitchell (BW) Mike Netemeyer (CL) Brent Pollard (BW) Ron Schaufelberger (GW) Megan Schoaff (EF) Jim Schumacher (EF) Eric Smith (NW) Kent Smith (NW) Carol Timmerman (NW) Merlin Timmerman (NW) Kevin Wendling (EF) Tricia Zehr (HT) Boyd Schaufelberger (GW) Illinois Holstein Herald
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FROM THE PRESIDENT________________ Welcome to winter in Illinois! Here in beautiful Effingham county we had snow on Christmas and then tornado warnings and 60 degrees on new years eve followed by cold and sunny a couple of days later. Just as its been said many times, if you don’t like the weather in Illinois stick around it will change. As I begin my tenure as president it seems our Illinois Holstein Association is much the same. Change is constant although some takes longer than others. During my last four years on the executive board (two as vice president), I am proud of many changes we have made that have moved us forward in our ability to promote our Illinois Holsteins. For example, our ability to reach other Holstein enthusiast’s around the Midwest through the Herald, or around the world by using the illinoisholsteinassociation.com website. Other changes include the addition of FBFM as our financial officer and Jerry Smith as treasurer. Their efforts have definitely helped us improve. That said, we still have room to improve and
I’m sure the executive board and full board of directors will do their part to get the job done. At this time I would like to personally thank Dale Drendel for the time and effort he put into his time as president. Due to his efforts, as well as our treasurer and 2010 executive board, Illinois Holstein Association is better off than it was two years ago. The 2010 Illinois Holstein Convention was held December 8-10 in conjunction with the PDCA all breeds convention in Champaign. The convention events were very well attended and discussion in committee meetings and director’s meetings was lively and beneficial. Thank You to all that attended and made this event one to remember. While our membership has strong feelings for our Holsteins we also have strong feelings for the Three Amigos. Through the efforts of Dave Fischer, Mike Hutjens, and Dick Wallace our industry has many benefits. We are grateful to them and our industry will not be the same without them, thank you, guys.
As we move forward into 2011 and beyond our newly seated board of directors has many challenges and none bigger than planning for the 2015 National Convention. Many committee chairmen have been put in place, however we still need volunteers from throughout the state, not only to be committee chairmen but also as committee members. If we are to make this a convention to remember we must all do our part. Contact Ron Schaufelberger or one of your state directors if interested. In closing I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas, and have a very blessed and happy new year. We all know 2011 will have many challenges, but will also have many memories of battles won and new accomplishments achieved. I definitely look forward to the challenges ahead in 2011 as president of Illinois Holstein Association.
Kevin Wendling
DUTCHESS DOMAIN_____ Hello everyone! I hope everyone had a happy and joyful holiday. I am glad to report that I had an amazing break but even so, I am anxious to start the coming semester. Before I can talk about the future, it is nice to reflect on the past year. Personally, I had a wonderful year. I kept my grades to an all-time high, got accepted into the Honors Program at Illinois State University, and had a happy, healthy Christmas. This year the crops were very good, prices fluctuated greatly but ended with a bang. I attended the state sale which was a complete success! Congratulations to the new owners and sellers! This event took place at Golden Oaks Farm, in Waconda, Ill. I was fortunate enough to arrive early for the sale and got a nice tour of a very impressive farm. I also had just enough time before finals week to attend a Banquet at the All-Breeds Page 6
Convention which took place at Hawthorn Suites in Champaign, Ill., again a success. With great food, entertainment, and a silent and live auction, it was sure to be a great time. Now to the future! This semester I hope to keep my grades up and get on the dean’s list again! I also hope to narrow my search on Graduate School Programs to apply to during my senior year. Last semester, I was selected to participate in Illinois State University’s Alternative Spring Break. I will spend from March 5-12, volunteering in Jennerstown, Pa., along with 40 other volunteers. During my week in Jennerstown, I will work with Camp Sequanota improving the trail system. This is a great opportunity to be involved with a group of individuals who all really like doing service for the community. March 5-6 also happen to be the dates for Spring Thing, which I will not be able to attend because of a conflicting schedule. Spring Thing will take place in Bloomington at the Chateau Hotel. I encourage all those junior members who are not yet involved to attend this event. Good luck to all those attending! Also good luck to those breeders waiting for those winter and spring calves to be born! Happy Farming!
Katie Probst
Illinois Holstein Dutchess and Little Miss Holstein Contests Date: July 20, 2011 Time: 5:30 p.m. Place: Interstate Center, Bloomington, Ill. Entry Deadline: May 15 Any Junior Holstein member girl ages 16-21 may enter the Dutchess contest. Any girl ages 6-10 may enter the Little Miss Holstein contest. Watch the March and June Herald for more details.
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PDCA ALL-BREEDS CONVENTION
December 9-10, 2011 - Champaign, Ill.
The 2010 PDCA All-Breeds Convention was held December 9-10, 2010, in Champaign, Ill. Dairy enthusiasts representing all six breeds from across the state gathered to learn about “value-added” industry trends and share in hospitality with each other. Thursday morning began with a presentation from Dr. Dick Wallace, former Illinois Dairy Extension team member. Now with Pfizer Animal Health, Dairy Veterinary Operations, his talked spanned “value-added” herd health topics. Dr. Wallace covered the importance of decision making in a herd’s breeding program to maximize value and profit. Dr. Mike Hutjens, retired Extension specialist, next discussed “value-added” feeding programs. Multiple feeding topics were included such as: economics, forages, byproducts and feed additives. After lunch, Charlie Will, manager of Holstein selection for Select Sires, talked about “value-added” breeding strategies and the role of genomics. Topics covered included the use of high genomic young sires, transmitting ability and the new 3K genomic test. Concluding the presentations was Dr. Jim Drackely, University of Illinois, Professor of Nutrition in the Department of Animal Sciences. The group learned about biologically appropriate calf nutrition, which is another
term for an accelerated calf growth program. Many research projects were discussed with the take home message being, early nutrition directly effects milk production in later years. Following those presentations, a Niche Market panel was conducted. Paul Kilgus, Ray Ropp, John Marcoot and Jane Reiman discussed their family’s niche operation and answered questions from the group. • Kilgus Farmstead Dairy Store - “Locally Fresh”, Fairbury - 125 Registered Jerseys - Milk, yogurt and soft-serve ice cream • Ropp Jersey Cheese Store, Bloomington - 65 Registered Jerseys - 26-30 different cheeses in store - Cheese in 60 different venues • Marcoot Jersey Creamery, Greenville - 6th generation dairy farmers - Cheese, soft and hard ice cream - Products in 40 different venues • Lime-Rock Brown Swiss Cheese, Davis - 95 Registered Brown Swiss - Cheese is produced at Springbrook Cheese - Sold throughout Illinois & Wisconsin Thursday evening concluded with the banquet and awards ceremony which is covered throughout the Herald. Friday concluded the event with the breed association meetings.
The “Three Amigos” were honored at the PDCA All-Breeds Convention for their past years of service and dedication to all the dairymen across Illinois. Their knowledge and humor will greatly be missed by all who worked with them. From left to right: Dr. Mike Hutjens with wife Carol; Bonnie and Dave Fischer; Carrie and Dr. Dick Wallace.
A special thank you to Carol Hutjens, Kay McCoy and Bonnie Fischer for their hard work with the convention!
PDCA HOLSTEIN MASTER BREEDER
Neal and Connie Turley, Rolling Lawns Farm, Greenville, Ill.
Neal and Connie Turley own and operator their third generation dairy farm near Greenville. The “Rolling Lawns” prefix and their quality Holstein cattle are well known throughout the dairy industry. In 1961, they began farming with Neal’s parents and in 1975 assumed total
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management. Currently, the milking herd of 125 cows average over 28,000 pounds of milk. Breeding, managing, and exhibiting top quality registered Holsteins became a part of Neal’s life at an early age. He began with his parents Harry and Vera, and has been extremely successful in achieving many goals throughout his career. Neal and Connie and their two sons, Michael and the late Craig, showed at 4-H shows, local county fairs, Illinois State Fairs, World Dairy Expo, and the North American International Livestock Exposition. The Turleys have developed a highly recognized “homebred herd” which currently consists of 99% “Rolling Lawns” prefix. They exhibited 52 years at the IL State Fair and have received the Premier Breeder award 12
times at the Illinois State Fair and once at the NAILE in Louisville, Ky. Over 200 cows with the “Rolling Lawns” prefix have been classified Excellent and numerous cows have produced over 200,000 pounds of milk lifetime. In addition, the Turleys have received the Progressive Breeders Registry herd award for 17 years from Holstein Association USA, Inc. Neal has served 12 times as delegate to the National Holstein Convention and is currently a member of the National Holstein Type Advisory Committee. He has chaired the State Show committee three times, past president of the Land of Lincoln Purebred Livestock Breeders, and is past Dairy Cattle Superintendent at the DuQuoin State Fair. In 1975, with Illinois hosting the National Holstein Convention, Neal and Connie served as the chair of the youth committee that organized the first ever National Jr. Holstein program held in conjunction with the national meeting. Page 7
JUNIOR HOLSTEIN BREEDER_ _________ Eric K. Smith, Rock-I Farms, Orangeville, Ill. Starting his herd when he was just 8-yearsold, Eric Smith has spent his life building a herd know across the state for solid cows and showwinning style. Rock-I Farms began in the 1940’s by the late J. George Smith, Eric’s grandfather. Located in Oswego, Ill., the herd and farming operation grew over the years. Eric’s father, Kent, joined the farm after attending college and Eric returned to the farm after attending the University of Wisconsin, Farm Industry Short Course. After the passing of J. George, the herd moved to its present location in Orangeville, Ill. At this time, Eric took over for his grandfather and doubled the size of the herd to 150 milking cows. This increase came from the purchase of a group of springing heifers from Canada and the complete herd acquisition of Mooseheart. From each of these groups of animals, Eric has been able to develop and build a solid herd. New facilities were built in Orangeville including a double-8 herringbone parlor, calf barn, special needs and show cow facility and sand-bedded free stalls. Today, the herd is averaging around 25,000 lbs. milk RHA and 200,000 SCC. Rock-I Farms breeds for a strong pedigreed animal with an emphasis on type. They also believe that a good bred animals has the natural will to produce. Yet, all of Eric’s involvement in the farm today would not have been without his first cow, Rock-I Fannie S-W-D Crystal EX-90 2E. Crystal was a Valiant with 130,000 lbs. milk lifetime and her best record was just over 25,000 lbs. milk, 3.7% fat and 3.0% protein at 7 years of age. Crystal dam was EX-91 2E with over 160,000 lbs. milk lifetime. Eric showed Crystal at the Tri-County Black & White District Show for several years. His family also showed at multiple county fairs, the Illinois Championship Show and Illinois State Fair. From a young age, Eric learned the importance of hard work and dedication. From Crystal arose one of Rock-I Farm’s foundation cows, Rock-I Fan AJ Cherry-RedET EX-93 3E. Cherry is an Astro Jet with a best record of 29,430 4.0 1170 2.8 820 in 365 days at 8-11. She also produced over 191,000 lbs. milk lifetime with a 4.0% fat and 3.0% protein. Eric showed Cherry throughout the state and country, and she was named Grand Champion Bred & Owned at the Grand National Junior Show in Louisville, Ky. Cherry also had four Very Good daughters who would continue on the family’s deep pedigree. Page 8
Rock-I Fan AJ Cherry-Red-ET 3E-93 8-11 2x 365 29,430 4.0 1170 2.8 820 Grand Champion Bred & Owned, Grand National Junior Show
Maradun B J Olgi 5E-95 8-06 2x 365 38,690 3.7 1415 2.9 1135 Lifetime: 192,840 4.2 8066 3.1 5984 2X Grand Champion, Illinois State Fair
Besides showing, Eric was also involved with other junior activities. He attended the 4-H Dairy Cattle Congress and competed in the state and national dairy quiz bowl teams. Eric also used his expertise in dairy judging as he was the 10th high individual at the North American 4-H Dairy Judging Contest. More recently, Eric has lent his knowledge and experience to the Illinois Junior Holstein Association, where he was a coach for the dairy quiz bowl and jeopardy contestants. Eric attended many national conventions and was successful in leading several senior teams far in the contest. Eric also serves on the Illinois Holstein Association Board of Directors and has sat on several committees for the state association. With the purchase of the Mooseheart herd in 2001, one particular cow stood out from the rest of the group. Maradun B J Olgi was purchased by Mooseheart as a two-year-old from Canada. She was shown in her younger years in the junior show circuit, eventually being named Supreme Champion of the Illinois State Fair Junior Show
in 2000. Once Rock-I Farms purchased her, she continued on her winning ways. She was named Grand Champion of the Illinois State Fair in 2002. Olgi was flushed several times resulting in one Excellent Charles daughter, VG-87 Lyster and VG-85 Outside daughters. She also was scored EX-95 5E at 15-years-old. Not only did Eric focus on a strong Holstein herd, but he also worked to develop an outstanding Brown Swiss family from Lazy V Bar T Vinces Dawn-ET 5E-93. She was a 5x Grand Champion at the Illinois State Fair and 2nd Aged Cow at the Southeast National Show in 1997. Eric has sold several daughters from Dawn who have also won at the Illinois State Fair and several other dairy shows. Eric and his family are always the gracious hosts at their farm, whether it be for the State Picnic or 4-H and college dairy judging teams. Eric has worked day in and day out to continually improve the her at Rock-I Farms.
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SENIOR HOLSTEIN BREEDER
Dennis and Beth Engel, Luck-E Holsteins, Hampshire,Ill.
From beef cattle to registered Holsteins. Dennis and Beth both grew up on beef farms and were found in the beef barns and show ring at the county fairs. In March of 1965 Dennis had the opportunity to beginning dairy farming. At that time there were 38 milking grade cows. The barn that they currently milk in then had 34 wooden stanchions. In 1969 a 28-foot addition was added to the barn, it also had wood stanchions. They still milk in the original barn. It now has 39 tie stalls. The cows are now housed in two free stall barns with sand bedding. In October 1968, Dennis and Beth were married. They then purchased their first registered Holstein cow and began testing. From that point on all replacement cows were registered and they began to raise replacement heifers. When it was time to register their first homebred calf, they learned that they needed to choose a farm prefix. A well respected Holstein Association employee told them that it should be positive and short. After a little thinking the farm name and prefix Luck-E was chosen. With much encouragement from A.C. (Whitie) Thomson and Pat Williams they soon began to attend The Tri-County Black and White Show, cattle sales, and other Holstein events. With the signing of their first bull contract, came the need to classify for the first time. Dennis and Beth have five sons: Dennis R., Kevin, Keith, Matt and Joe. Each of them was given their first calf when they were in first grade. From that point they bred, sold, bought or traded to increase their individual herds. The boys all began showing in the Tri-County midget showmanship contest and then as junior members in the Junior Show. Remember - Mom and Dad showed beef cattle. Fortunately Bill Berghorn and many others were there to teach and guide their family through the learning process. Dennis, Matt and Joe all went to the
Dale Drendel, right, presents the Senior Breeder Award to Dennis and Beth Engel, center, with Carla and Pauline Erbsen, left and second from right. Illinois Holstein Herald
University of Wisconsin Farm and Industry Short Course and graduated at the top of their class. Dennis works for a large dairy farm in Wisconsin. Matt and Joe are partners at Luck-E Holsteins. Kevin and Keith both graduated from the University of Illinois and are pursuing Ag-related careers. When Matt returned from short course they began to increase the herd size. This increase continued when Joe returned to the farm. Dennis and Beth both feel that it is extremely important to give the next generation the opportunity to make decisions that will guide our industry into the future. One of the busiest and most interesting weeks at Luck-E Holsteins is during the World Dairy Expo. Usually Matt or Joe is in Madison while the farm is hosting visitors from 15-20 different countries. These tours not only open the doors for embryo sales but have resulted in many international friendships. Several individuals and groups have returned multiple times. Besides viewing the cattle and discussing the farm brochure, time is shared discussing many aspects of the dairy industry including sire choices, management practices, etc. Genetics from the Luck-E herd have been marketed to more than 15 countries. Dennis and Beth began using embryo transfers to advance their genetics in the late 1970’s. From the first registered Holsteins cow bought as a wedding gift to today, Luck-E Holsteins has excelled in both production and type. There have been many years over the past four decades when they have had the high herd average in the county. They have also bred multiple national production leaders. Luck-E has bred several B&W and R&W All-American Nominations, has been premier breeder (including 2010) and premier exhibitor at the Illinois Championship Show. They have also bred and owned the grand champion of the Illinois State Fair in 1999 and her grand daughter was grand champion on the Illinois State Show in 2008. 186 excellent cows carry the Luck-E prefix. This includes 2 @ EX-95, 10 @ EX-94, 15 @ EX-93, 22 @ EX-92, 35 @ EX-91 and 102 @ EX-90. In past year the herd had 38 new excellents and 82 new VG 2-year-olds. All but a couple of these are Luck-E bred. We are always pleased when the cattle we breed are sold and excel for their new owners. Their involvement with the Holstein Association has gone beyond membership in the local, state and national organizations. Dennis has held most of the office positions in the TriCounty club at some time. He also was a state director for several years as well as a member
of the executive committee. He also attended several National Holstein Conventions as a delegate. While on the board Dennis worked on several of the state sale committees. Dennis and Beth were chairman of the Illinois youth committee for 2 years. During this time they coached the dairy bowl team and drove them to the conventions in South Dakota and New York. Over the years they hosted countless dairy bowl practices for both the Tri-County Club and the state teams. Their farm has also been available for dairy judging practices. When their sons were in high school and able to manage the farm for a few days, Dennis and Beth enjoyed going on some of the Illinois Holstein tours. Dennis and Beth belong to the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Hampshire. Dennis was a member of the Parish Council, school board, Eucharistic minister and is currently an usher. Dennis was also a 4-H leader before their sons were old enough to be members. He also was a member of the Hampshire FFA Ag Council. Some of Beth’s community activities include being a member of the St. Charles Borromeo school board, Altar and Rosary member and officer, St. Charles Borromeo PSO co-president, secretary of the church renovation committee; she was a kindergarten aid for 19 years. Beth also was a 4-H leader of the Burlington Ag club for over 25 years and served on the Hampshire FFA Ag Council. Besides encourage and guiding youth in agriculture Beth has actively promoted dairy at the local and state levels. For 27 years she has worked with Kane County Farm Bureau making presentations to 4th graders. In 2007 Beth was presented the Illinois Farm Bureau Agriculture in the Classroom Volunteer of the year award. Beth is currently Kane-DuPage County FSA County Committee Advisor and a member of the Kane County Farm Bureau board. Despite the fact that dairy farming today is possibly more challenging than ever; Dennis and Beth agree that registered Holsteins certainly have opened many doors for their family. One of the largest rewards is the friendships that they have developed over the years. However, Holsteins are #2 – Grandchildren are #1. Son Kevin and his wife Lori have three children: Dalton - 4th grade, Katelyn – 2nd grade, and Kyle 1st grade. Dalton is in 4-H now and Grandpa and Grandma were able to watch him show this summer (Angus). Katelyn, Grandma’s “princess”, loves to read and write stories, and Kyle is the perfect angel at school who keeps everyone alert the rest of the time. Page 9
SERVICE AWARD____________________ Pauline Erbsen, Erbacres Holsteins, Lanark, Ill. The 2010 Service Award winner is a lady who’s constantly busy with something and always helping someone else or giving of her time for her family and friends regardless of how busy she may be! Pauline Erbsen has worked side by side with her husband, Kenneth, in developing their Erbacres Holsteins since their marriage in 1957. They began dairying and raising their family on a rented farm just northeast of Lanark, Illinois. Together they have six children, Paula, Kathleen, Kevin, John, Carl and Carla. As the family grew and the children’s interest in registered Holsteins was very evident, they decided to remodel the barn at a second farm which they had purchased just down the road from their current location. From 1975 to 1994 the herd was divided between the two farms with a milking herd at each. Pauline handled all the daily milking and responsibilities at the home farm which they also purchased during this time. After Kenneth’s untimely death in 1994, the decision was made to disperse the cattle at the home farm. However, Pauline continues the farm operation, which consists of over 500 acres and over 100 registered Holsteins, in partnership with son Kevin with assistance from sons John and Carl as their off farm employment allows. Pauline assists with daily chores, the crops and farm bookwork. Since purchasing their first two registered Holstein cows in 1959 the Erbsens have bred and developed one of Illinois’ top herds. The herd currently has an impressive BAA of 110.2 with 17 Excellent and 20 Very Good cows, all homebred. The herd has received Holstein USA’s Progressive
Breeder Award for 28 years and has been the recipient of the Premier Breeder banner at the Illinois Championship Show 20 times. Erbacres has exhibited three Illinois State Show Grand Champions, numerous All-Illinois winners as well as several All-American and Junior All-American nominees and winners. As her children were growing up and taking part in Holstein activities, shows, junior meetings and such, it was Pauline who stayed home to tend to the day to day needs of the farm. Even today you’ll find her at the local events encouraging her grandchildren, but at times like State Show, she’s at home tending to the farm and Erbacres Holsteins. Since getting involved with registered Holsteins, Pauline has been an integral part of the Jo-Carroll club, always soliciting sponsorships/donations for the Jo-Carroll show and other events hosted by the club. For years she has recorded the placings and tabulated the Premier Breeder and Exhibitor points at the Jo-Carroll show. She continues in that capacity now that the Jo-Carroll and Stephenson clubs have merged into the Northwest Illinois club. Pauline’s nine grandchildren are her pride and joy. All of the grandchildren can be found exhibiting Erbacres Holsteins at the NW Illinois show and Carroll County Fair. The oldest grandchildren are now exhibiting at State Show and participating in Junior Holstein activities like dairy bowl, jeopardy and judging. Since Kenneth’s death, the Erbsen family has provided the Kenneth Erbsen Memorial awards for the Junior and Senior Breeder and Service Award honorees at the state convention. At the time of his death, Kenneth was serving
Pauline Erbsen, center, received the Service Award from the Illinois Holstein Association. Dale Drendel and Carla Erbsen present her the award.
his second term as president of the Illinois Holstein Association, something he truly enjoyed and he treasured the friendships with fellow breeders that he and Pauline had made over the years. These friendships continue for Pauline and because the Illinois Holstein Association has been an important part of their lives, Pauline and her children wanted to pay tribute to their husband and father’s leadership in the organization by sponsoring these awards. It is only fitting that Pauline be recognized with the service award as she has always been one of those ‘behind the scenes’ persons giving of her time and talents to ensure that we all can continue to enjoy and participate in Illinois Holstein Association and Illinois Junior Holstein Association events. Most recently, Pauline has used her quilting talents to provide several items for the Illinois Junior Holstein fund raisers. A craft inherited from her mother, this is a something she enjoys doing in her spare time.
Pauline Erbsen greatly enjoys spending time with all of her grandchildren. Page 10
Winter 2010
ALLEN TUCKER MEMORIAL AWARD
The Allen Tucker family will award one $1,000 scholarship annually to an applicant deemed worthy by the selection committee. This scholarship is made available as a result of gifts from family and friends in memory of the late Allen E. Tucker of Brighton, Illinois. Allen’s life spanned 88 years and ended on August 27, 2010. Allen Tucker was a highly respected and successful breeder of Holstein dairy cattle. More importantly, his legacy was built on his dedication to the youth. “Tuck” was known for his wit, intelligence, integrity, and willingness to share the knowledge gained over a lifetime of experience to guide young and upcoming dairy farmers throughout the Midwest. Much of his time in the dairy industry went toward helping and encouraging young people to become involved with registered Holsteins. In addition, his leadership included serving as president of the Illinois Holstein Association and chair of several state Holstein committees. On a local basis, Allen was a member of various community and church service organizations. To be eligible for the Allen E. Tucker Memorial Scholarship, applicants must: 1. Be a member of the Illinois Jr. Holstein Association. 2. Be a current student in their senior year of high school or their first, second, or third year at a 2-year or 4-year college or university or short course in the United States. 3. Be pursing studies in dairy science, animal science, agri-business, agriculture communications, or other related majors that will develop the skills needed to pursue a career in the dairy industry. 4. Exhibit leadership, academic abilities, participation in extracurricular activities, and a special interest and ability in working with dairy cattle. 5. Not have been a previous recipient of this scholarship (can only receive one time).
Applications are due by February 20, 2011. Instructions for applying: 1. Complete the application form below. Response to the four essay questions below can be provided on this form and/or use additional pages or on separate pages. 2. Completed applications must be e-mailed or mailed (postmarked) no later than February 20, 2011. 3. To request a copy of the application form contact the IL Jr. Holstein Association or Dave Fischer, at address below. Send completed applications to: E-mail: dfischer@illinois.edu or Post mail: Dave Fischer 901 Oak Hill St., Trenton, IL 62293
Allen Tucker Memorial Scholarship Application I. Personal Data: Applicant: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ First Name Middle Initial Last Name Complete Home Address: Road/Street: _____________________________________________________________ Town/City: __________________________ State ______ Zip code: _______________ Phone Number: ________________________________ Birth date: _______________ E-mail Address: ______________________________________ Age: _______________ II. Educational Data: High School/College/University (currently attending):_____________________________ If currently in high school or transfer student, list the post-secondary College/University you will be attending in Fall, 2011: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Current Year in School: ____________________ Illinois Holstein Herald
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(please type or write clearly) 1. In 250 words or less, describe how you got started working with registered Holsteins and your dairy cattle work experiences on your home dairy and/or other dairies: (30 points) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. In 250 words or less, list your dairy related participation, leadership roles and experiences. Include IL Jr. Holstein Association, 4-H, and FFA experiences in dairy cattle showing, judging and other activities: (20 points) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. In 250 words or less, list you school academic achievements, school leadership, and school club/sports related activities: (20 points) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. In 250 words or less, explain why you want to be part of the U.S. dairy industry’s future? What role do you wish to pursue? How are you preparing yourself for this role? (30 points) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Winter 2010
ILLINOIS HOLSTEIN ANNUAL MEETING
December 11, 2010
President Dale Drendel called the Annual Meeting of the Illinois Holstein Association to order at 9:04 a.m. at the Hawthorn Suites in Champaign. There were 42 members and guests in attendance. President Drendel called on IHA Secretary Lori Lyons to read the minutes of the last annual meeting. On a motion by Bruce Clanton which was seconded by Joann Hartman the minutes of the December 4, 2009 annual meeting were approved as printed in the prior Winter issue of the Illinois Holstein Herald. Treasurer Jerry Smith distributed the financial report prepared by Blackhawk FBFM. The financial results for the period April 2009 through March 31, 2010 are summarized as follows: Activity or Committee
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General Operations $ (16,016) Membership 26,089 State Show (510) Cookbook Sales 480 Dutchess (310) Illinois Holstein History 89 District Herd – Land of Lincoln 128 Promotions (357) Purebred Dairy Cattle Association 13 Publications (5,074) Website 308 State Sale 10 Futurity Program 170 Youth Activity 8,795 Memorial Accounts (70) Total revenue in excess of expenses $13,745 Following a discussion on a move to accrual basis financial statements and the need for a balance sheet, the treasurer’s report was approved as presented by the members present following a motion by Jerry Smith which was seconded Brent Pollard. There was no old business. Regional Representative Callie Unruh presented the initial portion of the Holstein USA report. Registrations are up this year; to a level that is the second highest in twelve years. Forty-six herds have joined the Complete program since December 2009. Classifications fees have increased so if you classify you really need to look at the Complete program for possible cost savings. Region 3 National Director Ron Fuhrman from Northeast Indiana was in attendance and also reported on Holstein USA activities. Ron Illinois Holstein Herald
will be our area’s Board Rep until he term expires in June 2011. Holstein finances are in good shape for 2010 being $625,000 in the black. Expenses are down approximately $525,000 as compared to 2009. The reserve fund is at 19 million, up 1.2 million this year. Ron lead a discussion on the classification options and the additional costs of programs not included in Complete as well as the costs associated with a classification when done outside of your area’s scheduled time. The group discussed the possible candidates for positions on the Holstein board. The group was reminded that Holstein has changed to ownership dates for Junior owned cows to June 1 now matching Illinois Holstein’s junior ownership dates for both heifers and cows. There is a national judges list which includes 38 names plus there are 60 additional “qualified” individuals. These individuals will need to attend a judge’s meeting once every three years to remain on the list. It has been proposed that the business meeting at the National convention be shortened to one day (currently 1 ½ days); this schedule change may be implemented by the time we host the convention in 2015. Illinois Holstein Member and Holstein USA Director at Large Boyd Schaufelberger rounded out the Holstein USA report. Boyd noted that National Milk gave a presentation at the Holstein Board Meeting a few weeks ago. Their program was contrasted to Holstein USA’s Milk Price Stabilization program during the meeting. Illinois Holstein’s four delegates to the 2011 Holstein USA convention will be Bob Miller, Ron Schaufelberger, Dale Drendel and Brian Olbrich. Mike Hutjens presented the Extension Report. Brent Pollard announced that Roblee Victor Lucy Liza owned by Oertel Farms of Brighton, Ill., is the 2010 Illinois Cow of the Year. Julie Drendel stated that the deadline for the upcoming Winter issue of the Herald is Monday, December 20. The committee summaries were presented and were adopted as follows: Governmental Affairs Chairman: Boyd Schaufelberger There was one meeting of the Animal Health Committee in 2010. The meeting was held Thursday, December 9. Discussions were held on animal disease concerns, the Dairy Price Stabilization Program and the need to be
pro-active in government policies as it relates to animal welfare. Dutchess and Little Miss Holstein Chairman: Lori Lyons The 2010 contest was held at the Interstate Center in Bloomington the evening before the Junior Show (July 21) at 5:30 p.m. in the show arena. Prairie State/Select Sires sponsored Dutchess Scholarship. The 2009 retiring Dutchess was Sarah Sheehan. This year’s Dutchess contestants were Miranda Kollmann (Clinton) and Katie Probst (Effingham). Katie Probst was crowned the 2010 Illinois Holstein Dutchess. The inaugural Little Miss Holstein Contest was held in conjunction with the Dutchess Contest. This year’s contestants were Emily Sheehan and Renee Probst. The little girls were both so special that the judges were unable to name a single Little Miss Holstein. Lori Lyons served as emcee of the contest, and Joann Hartman, Erin Lyons and Nate Janssen served as the contest judges. Futurity Chairman: Wendy Erbsen The Two-year-old Futurity #43 and Fiveyear-old Futurity #20 shows were held on July 23, 2010 just prior to the junior two year old and five year old classes respectively. Chad Ryan served as official judge. Luck-E Advent Asia-ET, owned by Matt Engel of Hampshire, Ill., was the first place two-year-old winner. First place in the five-year-old futurity was R-Homestead Champion Tate owned by David Ruppert of Nokomis, Ill. There were 20 twoyear-olds shown and five five-year-olds shown. Membership Chairman: Kevin Wendling The IHA derived $14,063 in income from its 2009-2010 membership campaign. Senior membership for 2010 totaled 563 while 2010 junior membership totaled 213. There were 13,277 senior cows and 906 junior cows in 2010. Membership fees were collected at a rate of $20.00 per senior member and $10.00 per junior member plus an additional $.50 per milking age identified female. Planning and Evaluation Chairman: Gary Janssen There was a single meeting of the Planning and Evaluation Committee held during 2010. This meeting was held on Thursday, December 9 at the end of the committee meeting day. Each chairman discussed changes in their committee Page 13
if applicable. The 2015 Illinois Holstein Association hosted National Convention was discussed. PDCA Calf Sale Chairman: Marc Hilgendorf The 62nd PDCA Junior Calf Sale was held on April 10, 2010. Twenty-nine Holsteins were sold at the Round Barns at the University of Illinois. The top selling animal was Luck-E Advent Aloha-ET for $3,150. She was purchased by Dean Zierer, St. Charles, Ill., and consigned by Matt L. Engel, Hampshire, Ill. The Holstein’s averaged $1,466.38. Promotions Chairman: Brent Pollard The display board was utilized at the state show, sale and convention. Promotional Heralds were distributed at Expo and National Convention. The IHA sponsored trophies at the Wisconsin Spring National show and at WDE and placed an advertisement in the Illini Pipeline. Publications Chairman: Lorilee Schultz Co-chairman: Jim Schumacher There were four issues of the Herald published. The rates for ads placed in the Herald were consistent when compared to the prior year. Contract breeder ads in the Herald were based on a full color, full page rate of $350.00 while non-contract breeder ads in the Herald were based on a full color, full page rate of $400.00. Ads in the Midwest section were based on a full color, full page rate of $400.00. State Sale Chairman: Ethan Heinzmann Co-Chairmen: Mike Netemeyer Date: October 23, 2010 at Golden Oaks Farm There were 73 live lots sold and eight sets of embryos (2 lots) for a gross of $160,550.00 with a live lot and choice sale average of $2,095.21. The embryo average was $950.00. The highest selling lot consigned by Johnathan Heinsohn, bringing $6,500; was purchased by Golden Oaks Farm. Cattle sales received tremendous support from Illinois buyers as well as cattle going to New Mexico, California, Kansas, Michigan, Iowa and Wisconsin plus one buyer was from Ireland and that heifer is being exported to Canada. There were many people who worked hard to make the sale successful. Your help is greatly appreciated. State Show Chairman: Brian Wesemann Co-Chairman: Nate Janssen A total of 176 head were shown. Award winning individuals were: Grand Champion – Brookvilla Jasper Aka owned by Ludwig Farms Page 14
and Reserve Champion – Valleyview Lheros Mada owned by Carson Kasbergen. Premier Breeder was Luck-E Holsteins and Premier Exhibitor was Stone Ridge Dairy. Mike Hutjens, Dave Fischer and Dick Wallace received the show dedication. Financially the show this year was also a great success with several individuals responsible for securing catalog advertisers and trophy and show sponsors. Youth Chairman: Brian Olbrich Co-chairman: Melissa Irwin The new junior officers are President Aaron Mitchell, Vice President Haley Lyons, Secretary Colleen Ziller, Treasurer Morgan Bollech and Reporter Emily Irwin. Spring Thing was held February 27 – February 28, 2010 at the Hawthorn Suites in Champaign. There were approximately 80 in attendances. Boone-Winnebago’s Senior and a mixed team comprised of Junior members from Boone-Winnebago, Mc-Henry-Lake and Tri-County won the Dairy Bowl competitions. Aaron Mitchell was Senior Jeopardy winner, Sarah Sheehan was Intermediate winner and Daniel Obert was Junior winner. Sarah Sheehan was Intermediate Speech winner while Katilyn Carlson was Junior Speech winner. The winning Intermediate Poster was submitted by Tim Kindberg and the Junior Poster by Brianna Sheehan. 14 Juniors and five chaperones traveled to Bloomington, Minn., for the National Convention. At the convention Emily Irwin took first place in the junior Jeopardy Contest. Kate Carlson’s speech was first place in the Junior division while Sarah Sheehan place first and Morgan Bollech placed third in the Intermediate division. The Senior Dairy Bowl Team comprised of Angie Boesche, Aaron Mitchell, Elizabeth Myelle and Colleen Ziller placed fifth and received the Sportsmanship Award. The Junior Dairy Bowl Team comprised of Ryan Sheehan, Morgan Bollech, Jordan Ollerich and Daniel Obert placed third. The Illinois banner received first place, and Justin Crull was selected as a National Young Distinguished Junior Member finalist. The Illinois Championship Junior Show was held at the Interstate Center in Bloomington; ninety head were shown. Grand and Intermediate Champion was St-yle-SA Iz Joytime-Red-ET owned by Stephanie Aves. Reserve Grand and Reserve Intermediate Champion was Swanee-Lee Lehrjet Darcy owned by Emily Irwin. Senior Champion was Koll-Kreek Lynch Lana owned by Miranda Kollmann. Reserve Senior Champion was Schluter Roy Leann owned by Jessica Telgmann. Junior Champion was Co-Vale Goldwyn Dymond-ET owned by Paige Lyford & Audrey Landgren, Roscoe, Ill., and Reserve
Junior Champion was Maple-Downs Hailey owned by Cole Schluter. Grand Champion Bred and Owned was St-yle-SA Iz JoytimeRed-ET owned by Stephanie Aves, Reserve Grand Bred & Owned was Schaufine Roy Blair-ET owned by Amy Schaufelberger, Junior Champion Bred and Owned was Bri-Mel Acres Jasper Jade owned by Caitlin Meyer and Reserve Junior Champion Bred and Owned was Schmalings Shaq Mai-Tai-Red owned by Tanner Schmaling. The showmanship winning boys were Austin Rademacher, senior; Steven Mitchell, intermediate and Connor Erbsen, junior. The winning girls were Sarah Butler, senior; Paige Lyford, intermediate and Morgan Olbrich, junior. The IL junior Holstein youth have, once again, represented that state in many ways. We are proud of all of their accomplishments and the activities they have participated in. The juniors thank the state association for all of their support. So many of you help the youth in so many different ways that “THANK YOU” does not seem to be enough. Thank you for helping the youth excel. Executive The Executive Committee met in February, prior to the June and October board meetings and following the Committee Meetings. Activities have been reported at each board meeting. On Thursday evening the group met and discussed the State Sale. The group worked through the Associations budget which will be presented later today. It was suggested that all funds raised for the National Convention be held separately from our normal operating funds. The group recommended that Jerry Smith be confirmed as the Treasurer for another year. The Exec Committee discussed the Illinois Holstein Awards and the possibility at naming a farm family vs. a single member as a distinguished Junior or Senior breeder. We discussed the fact that the Northwest Club was formed after members were elected to the board to serve the Jo-Carroll and Stephenson County clubs effectively giving them five directors. Three directors will be allowed to vote which conforms to the club’s bylaws. It was recommended that director attendance be published in the Herald. And it was recommended that commission on Herald sales be paid after the payment for the ad is received. On a motion by Jerry Smith that was seconded by Brent Pollard, the membership approved the committee reports and the actions of the committees. Dale Drendel asked Ray Hess to report on behalf of the Resolutions Committee which (continued to page 33)
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
President Dale Drendel called a meeting of the Illinois Holstein Association’s Board of Directors to order at 11:35 a.m. at the Hawthorn Suites, Champaign, Illinois. Secretary-Treasurer Lori Lyons called the roll. Secretary Lori Lyons distributed the minutes of October 22, 2010, meeting. Following, a motion by Mike Netemeyer which was seconded by Brent Pollard the minutes were approved by the group. A Treasurer’s report was presented by Jerry Smith. Following discussion about the need for a balance sheet and accrual based reports, the report was approved as presented following a motion by Bruce Clanton that was seconded by Brent Pollard and approved by the group. The group began to review the committee meeting reports for the committee meetings, which were conducted on Thursday, December 9, 2010. The reports have been compiled to include information reported directly by the committees as well as content added at the Board Meeting and approved. Dutchess and Little Miss Holstein Chairman: Lori Lyons In attendance: Lori Lyons, Doris Meier, Glen Meier, Melissa Irwin, Kathy Miller, Sharon Smith Proposed date/time: July 20, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. Proposed location: Interstate Center Show Ring Entry deadline: May 15, 2011 (with lots of flexibility) Discussion: The program and rules for the Dutchess contest will stay the same with the winner of the contest receiving a scholarship and reimbursement for travel. As in the past, the group agreed that the biggest challenge is building participation. Discussion included the identification of eight possible judges. We discussed that having only a few contestants means they all have to assist with award distribution and picture duty on both Thursday and Friday, and they work with the other contestants on their showing schedule. A snack will be served while the contestants are meeting with the judges for their personal interviews. Stephanie Stout has offered to conduct a Dutchess “training session” at Spring Thing in March and we will take her up on this. The Little Miss Holstein (LMH) Contest will held again in conjunction with the Dutchess Contest in. LMH contestants will be ages 6 through 10 as of January 1 just like the inaugural year. The LMH will assist the Dutchesses with Illinois Holstein Herald
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award distribution at the show and while the contestants won’t need to be a member of the IHA, they will have to have family relationship to an active member. The little girls will continue to receive a tiara and goodie bag. If a single LMH is selected (not designated in 2010) she would get to wear a LMH sash during the shows. We believe that the little girls enjoyed the contest and it is hoped that this will capture the girls’ interest in our contests at an early age. We hope to have Little Miss Holstein contest coverage printed in the Spring 2011 Herald to encourage participation in the 2011 contest. Finally, we will be testing the waters to see if there are any boys who would be interested in participating in a contest similar to the Dutchess contest. If so, the committee will reconvene and discuss the content and format so that initial contest would be held in 2011. Budget: Expenses of $650.00 in excess of revenue. Futurity Chairman: Wendy Erbsen In attendance: Wendy Erbsen, Brent Pollard, Gary Janssen, Bruce Clanton, Jerry Smith, Dave Fischer, Steve Irwin, Brian Wesemann, Marc Hilgendorf, Dale Drendel, Kevin Lyons, Brian Olbrich, Joe Engel. Proposed Time: Open show day at 1:00 p.m. Judge/Remuneration: Propose $0.00 Entry deadlines: July 1, 2011 and November 1, 2011 Discussion: • Senior 2-year-old back into the ring after other animals enter; follow State Show motion from committee member • Distribution of funds • Late nominations Proposed rule or program changes: • If few than 9 animals are entered in the show book the remainder 90% will be divided equally among the entries and 10% will carry over to the next year futurity. • 2-year-old nominations will be accepted for fees of $19.00 and an additional $50.00 late fee will be assessed. Budget: $0.00 Governmental Affairs Chairman: Boyd Schaufelberger Attendance: Boyd Schaufelberger, Kent Smith, Eric Smith, Joe Engel, Dale Drendel, Ron Schaufelberger, Gary Janssen. Discussion: • Noted there are not additional animal health concerns at this time.
• IHA to make contacts with other industry contacts and offer our assistance as it relates to Animal Welfare. • Discussed National Milk Foundation for Future and Holstein USA’s Price Stabilization program. Budget: $0.00 Membership Chairman: Kevin Wendling Attendance was not taken Discussion: 2010 membership was solicited by the Secretary in letter or statement format rather than with membership cards. It is the recommendation of the group that this same process is used for the 2011-2012 membership drive. A survey of membership dues from other associations was shared with the group. It was noted and surprising that the cow numbers in Illinois were down this year as much as they were; members are on the honor system to report and pay for their fair share. It was determined that it costs, on average, approximately $7.00 per issue to print and mail the Herald so the cow fees are supplementing the cost of providing a Herald to non-breeder members. The local clubs are reminded that they play a large role in obtaining and maintaining the IHA membership and need to take on this responsibility. Proposed changes: It is proposed to increase the base membership fee for senior members from $20.00 to $30.00 with the junior base fee of $10.00 and the per cow fee of $ .50 to remain the same. A late renewal fee of $5.00 will be due if membership is remitted after March 31. This change is be implemented in the membership drive that will begin in January for the 2011-2012 membership year and is intended to cover the cost of the Herald which is sent to senior members. Budget: Revenue in excess of expenses of $13,000. PDCA Calf Sale Chairman: Marc Hilgendorf In attendance: Marc Hilgendorf, Steve Irwin, Gene McCoy, Bob Miller, Ray Hess, Ron Schaufelberger, Neal Turley. Date/Time: April 9, 2011 at 12:30 p.m. Proposed Location: Round Barns at the University of Illinois Consignment Deadline: February 15, 2010 Selection Criteria: Calves are to be show age and/or of above average pedigree. The goal is to catalog 25-30 Holstein calves. Discussion: Talked about the sale order and Page 15
whether or not to say with age order or allow elite consignments sell first. Proposed changes: None. Budget: $0.00 Promotions Chairman: Brent Pollard In attendance: Brent Pollard, Ray Hess, Lori Lyons. Discussion: Illinois Holstein Cow of the Year: There are four entries in the contest this year. The contest will continue next year with no changes proposed. Planned Events for Display - Illinois Championship Show, State Picnic and State Convention Herald Distribution: National Convention – 250 Expo – 250 – Holstein USA to distribute at their booth in the Coliseum Also discussed the possibility of a obtaining an obsolete display booth (from a commercial exhibitor) as a replacement for the Illinois Holstein booth. Budget: $450.00 expenses with no revenue Publications and Website Chairman: Lorilee Schultz Vice Chairman: Jim Schumacher In attendance: Jim Schumacher, John Mitchell, Mike Netemeyer, Ron Schaufelberger, Steve Kollmann, Julie Drendel, Bob Miller, Dennis and Beth Engel, Joe Engel, Brian Wesemann, Kevin Wendling, Brian Olbrich, Wendy Erbsen, Joann Hartman, John Erbsen. Discussion: Herald – • Review of Herald finances over the last three years. • Breeder ads are good money-makers for the Herald. • Printing costs get more expensive every year; the type of paper used doesn’t contribute significantly to the cost (pennies). • 615 Heralds (average) are printed each issue with additional being printed for National Convention and Expo. • The Midwest issue is doing well. October’s issue had the same number of ads but the ads were smaller in size. • Julie distributed a suggestion card for new ideas for the Herald and website. • Ads are coming into the Herald in a timely manner – more are encouraged to come in earlier. The committee left it up to the editor on whether to accept ads after the deadline as long as the Herald issue comes out on time. • The board requested that the financial reports contain the Herald accounts receivable to better reflect the Association’s Page 16
financial position. Website – • With Julie resigning the webmaster position, there is a need to find a new webmaster. Julie agreed to stay on past January 1st until a replacement is found. • Our contract with Holstein World for hosting services ends April 1. Discussion as whether to renew with them or shop around was held. • Sponsor billing was discussed. • An ad hoc committee was formed to provide guidelines for the website content and to formulate a job description for the web reporter positions. Proposed changes: Herald – • Try to promote breeder ads – maybe 1 free for one year or ½ price with the hopes that they will continue (discount for breeders who participate in round table stories.) • Because of the efficiency (or inefficiency) of the US Postal Service, Julie will put a mail on date on the Heralds. • We will begin to promote the upcoming national convention. • The Herald editor will be responsible for the archives on the website. Website – • A sponsor letter needs to go out to sponsors of the website and, in coordination with FBFM, billed. • Ad hoc committee members to work on report job description and guidelines will include Lorilee Schultz, Wendy Erbsen, John Mitchell, Brian Wesemann and Mike Netemeyer. • It was suggested that a single person be responsible for the updates on the home page. A job description should be developed for the Herald editor and web reporters and evaluations of their performance completed semi-annually. Budget Herald: $0.00 - Breakeven State Sale Chairman: Mike Netemeyer Vice Chair: John Erbsen In attendance: Jim Schumacher, Mike Netemeyer, Dale Drendel, Bruce Clanton, John Erbsen, Dennis Engel, Brent Pollard, Larry Kleiner, Howard Dust, Gary Janssen, Jerry Smith. Date/Location: 10/22/2011 at the Clinton County Fairgrounds Catalog: 80 Commission: 15% Selection criteria: Genomics, type, production, pedigree. Advertising: Two pages in Herald, Connection
(several small ads then ½ page before sale) Discussion: Auctioneer: Gary Estes Ringmen: Charlie Will, Scott Courtney, Brian Behnke, Les Terpstra Catalog: Kate Geppert (400 printed? – the quantity will be discussed); the info will be to Kate and done for Expo. Billing: Chairman to oversee the billing of buyers. Ringmen: Base of $500 + 2% of animals $2,000-2,999 and 3% over $3,000 Budget: $5,000. State Show Chairman: Brian Wesemann Vice Chairman: Nate Janssen Attendance listing was not submitted for this report. Date/Location: July 19 – July 22, 2011/ Interstate Center, Bloomington, IL Proposed Judge: Justin Burdette Discussion: Joe Engel made a motion to distribute both the class and futurity exhibitor cards during the futurity using a different color card for each class. When the futurity is placed the placing will be marked on class card also so that futurity entries can enter the open class in the order the entries placed in the futurity. The motion was seconded by Joann Hartman and approved unanimously by the group. Catalog: Julie Drendel? Who will backup if needed? Volunteers: Kevin Lyons will not be helping in 2011; thanks for all of the years of help! Cleanup: Note and emphasize at the exhibitor meeting Cleanup charge: The Interstate Center charges $750 to cleanup the fairgrounds after our event. We could, at our option, complete the cleanup ourselves and reduce the rent by the $750. Notice: Contract only includes barns B & C. Use of Barn A would add $2,500 to the rental fee. Straw: Ask Steve Schwoerer to see if he can park the rack wagons of straw in Barn A without charge. Motion by Kent Smith seconded by Steve Irwin & passed: Include a notice with the show brochure that only 2 barns are to be used for the show. Use of Barn A will result in a $2,500.00 fine. Garbage/trash cleanup must be more thorough with individual violators subject to a fine if their area is not reasonably clean. Tape will be wrapped around Barn A to prevent use (with the exception of Steve’s straw). Budget: $2,000 revenue in excess of expenses. Youth Chairman: Melissa Irwin Vice Chairmen: Glen Meier In attendance: Melissa Irwin, Julie Drendel, John Mitchell, Dave Fischer, Kathy Miller,
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Glen Meier, Doris Meier, Steve Kollmann, Lori Lyons, Sharon Smith, Connie Turley, Ron Schaufelberger. Planned activities: • Spring Thing • National Convention • Illinois Championship Junior Show • Fall Annual Meeting • Illinois State Fair Junior Show Discussion: The Allen Tucker Memorial Scholarship was established by the Tucker family who contributed $5,000 which has been put into CD’s to be given as a $1,000 scholarship for 5 years. Production Awards were reinstituted this year & will be continued. It is hoped that there will be increased participation in the future. Spring Thing will be moving to Bloomington this year and will be held March 5-6. The State Show and the alternate leadsman rule were discussed. The Chair will be sure that the forms are at the show and Juniors will be reminded that forms must be turned in prior to the show. Also included in the discussion was parent leadsman involvement. Holstein USA has changed its ownership dates. All cows and heifer will have to be owned by June 1. This is in line with our State Show but is different from 4-H and therefore the State Fair Junior Show. Action Proposed: State Show Junior Rule #5 will state that “Junior exhibitors must show their own animals. Assistance will be permitted where the Junior member cannot properly handle the animal. Assistance must be provided by another Junior member who is no more than 2 years in age older than the owner of the animal.” Add Rule 7 “No parental help is allowed in the show ring.” Budget: $0.00 – from Senior Association Planning and Evaluation Chairman: Gary Janssen Attendance was not taken. Discussion: This was a very well attended meeting with each committee reporting on their activities. The meeting began with the membership meeting that involved a discussion of our lower membership number and potential raising of fees. Each committee chair or their representative discussed their meeting and any proposed changes. It looks like some real good ideas are coming along. Also discussed was the 2015 National Convention coming to Illinois. Committees are being formed and chairmen are being named. A final site has not yet been named pending approval by National Holstein. We should be thinking about funding and a tentative budget for this event and start targeting potential donors as the three preceding conventions are also being held in the Midwest (IN, MO & IA). There certainly will be a lot to think about. One thing not discussed in this meeting was the idea of splitting the committee Illinois Holstein Herald
meetings from the annual meeting or a change in the annual meeting format. Executive Committee See the discussion in the annual meeting minutes. The budget was presented as follows: Budget: Unrestricted: General Operations $ (14,450) Membership 13,000 State Show 2,000 Promotions (450) Land of Lincoln District Herd 448 Dutchess and Little Miss Holstein (650) Youth Activity (500) History PDCA Website Publications State Sale 5,000 Unrestricted Income 4,398 Restricted: Futurity Youth Memorial Accounts Total net income
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On a motion by Joann Hartman which was seconded by Glen Meier, the board approved all the committee reports. Glen Meier came before the board on behalf of the nominating committee and placed Kevin Wendling’s name in nomination for the position of Illinois Holstein Association President. There being no further nominations and on a motion by Ron Schaufelberger that was seconded by Harvey Harpstrite, the nominations were closed and a white ballot was cast for Kevin Wendling. Kevin came forward and accepted the gavel from Dale Drendel. Kevin thanked Dale for his two years of service as President of the Illinois Holstein Association and presented him with a retirement gift. Glen Meier came before the board again and presented Brian Olbrich’s name from the Nominating Committee for the position of Vice President. There being no additional nominations from the floor. The nominations were closed following a motion by Brent Pollard that was seconded by Joann Hartman. The motion passed and a unanimous ballot was cast for Brian Olbrich. In his first duty as President Wendling called for nominations to fill the four seats on the Executive Board for the coming year. Beth Cash, Bruce Clanton, Joann Hartman, Gary Janssen, Mike Netemeyer and Jim Schumacher were nominated. The nominations were closed and the vote revealed that Bruce Clanton, Joann
Hartman, Gary Janssen and Jim Schumacher were the elected Executive Committee representatives for the year. Brian Olbrich read the results of the Embryo Shuffle. There was no old business. In new business it was noted that there would be an annual review of all Association employees. There being no further business brought before the board, the meeting was adjourned following a motion by Gary Janssen that was seconded by Bruce Clanton and approved by the board members. Respectfully submitted. Lori Lyons, Secretary.
Board of Directors’ Meeting Executive Bullets October 22, 2010 • Holstein USA report: Classification and transfers are down year to date but registrations are ahead of last year. Waterman, Carson and Geiger were elected to the Board of Directors. The Genetic Advancement Committee met in August and did not recommend a formula change. There is now a lower cost genomics test available. Holstein experienced a backlog is working through it at this time. • There will be 71 live lots sold in at the 2010 Golden Opportunity Sale; there were seven drops from the catalog. • There is follow-up needed with show and trophy sponsors. Upcoming committee discussion will include alternate leadsmen and leader-helpers in the junior show and discussion of the alcohol penalty that was incurred. • Futurity nominations are due November 1. • Cow of the Year voting is underway. • Julie Drendel has tendered her resignation as Webmaster effective January 1. Holstein World has a contract option that includes hosting and webmaster services. It was agreed that a northern and southern reporter would be desirable. A job description will be developed. • Nominations for IHA awards (Breeder & Service) are being taken until Thanksgiving. • A silent auction benefiting the Juniors will be conducted at the convention and one item will be auctioned off by each breed in a live auction. • An Embryo Shuffle (Junior fundraiser) will take place at the annual meeting. • 2015 National Convention committee chairs are being identified. It was noted that having the convention in the Midwest three consecutive years could be challenging from a sponsorship perspective. Page 17
GENETICS ROUNDTABLE_____________ By Molly Sloan
Today, now more than ever, it is vital to every dairy producer to have a clear focus and goal in mind for their operation. With the ever increasing cost of production and seeming decreasing milk price, dairy producers across the country and state are learning where to spend their money in order to gain the biggest reward. Here are three herds, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda, Ill., Koester Dairy, Dakota, Ill., and Probstland Dairy, Wheeler, Ill., who have specific goals in mind for the dairy to help achieve the most profitable operation.
General Genetic Questions:
1. Describe the genetic focus within your herd and how it has evolved over the last few years. Golden Oaks: Our focus has been to breed and develop genetics that have value in the marketplace for Red and Whites, genomics, type and deep-pedigrees. The main change has been the impact of the genomic information and staying on top of that for our overall marketing strategy. Koester: Improving the genetic level of our herd has been the main focus of our breeding program for many years. Sire selection is crucial in order to create sire stacks and genetic levels that are necessary to obtain A.I. contracts. Probstland: We have always focused on breeding the best cows we can get by using the best bulls. We have tried to logically mate them ourselves to improve each generation. 2. Who are the key decision-makers involved in the genetic decisions at your dairy? Golden Oaks: Many of those decisions are made after a collaborative conversation
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among all the management staff. Final decisions land mostly on the shoulders of Nate Janssen and Ethan Heinzmann with consultation from Gary Janssen. Koester: Dan and Kyle Koester (father-son team) make the breeding decisions. Probstland: Toby and Phil Probst (brothers) 3. What are your main criteria when selecting bulls for your herd? Golden Oaks: We use bulls that are in the highest demand in the market at any given time. We use high genomic bulls for matings that may produce a bull for AI, as well as high type bulls, including the best red and white bulls available. In addition, we use some polled red and white bulls for our Perk Rae family that carries the polled gene. Koester: Generally we try to select proven bulls above +2000TPI and +500NM that have favorable type ratings. Genomic young sires are selected above + 2250TPI and +650NM. Probstland: We start with TPI. That always comes first to start with the best bulls. After that we try to get a variety of bulls, some with high milk, some with components, and some with good UDC, FLC to have a variety of bulls that can mate against our herd.
MANIFOLD. Probstland: Proven bulls: AltaIOTA, AltaROSS, BEACON, PLANET and BOGART; Sexed semen: MILLION and RICHMOND; High-genomic young sires: DOMAIN, BOOKEM, AltaCALIBER and AltaTONIC. We limit genomic bulls to 20 units each and then move on to the next one. 5. What are the key cow families have been developing?
Golden Oaks: FEVER, LAUTHORITY, JORDAN, DESTRY, MITEY P, BOOKEM, SHAMROCK, AltaIOTA, AltaROSS, CLARK and ALEXANDER. Koester: FREDDIE, SUPER, AltaIOTA, MAN-O-MAN, GERARD, BEACON, BRONCO, HILL, O-STYLE and
Golden Oaks: Our most popular and best brood cow continues to be the Champ Rae (EX-93) cow out of Beauty Rae, a sister to Debutante Rae. Additionally, her sister Perk Rae (EX-90) has been very successful for us in the Red and Whites, and she carries the polled gene. Reva (EX-92) is a red Talent from Ruben Ruby (EX-94). Raisa is an Outside granddaughter of Integrity Robin and is our newest (EX-94). Ralisha (VG-87) is a Shottle from Durham Regina and has been a prolific embryo producer for us. She has calves with exciting genomic potential. Abby *RC (EX-90) is a September Storm granddaughter of Alicia. Additionally, we have an exciting crop of heifers, including a full sister to the Clark bull that has just freshened, and Dashe is a Shottle x Goldwyn from the Jolt Daisy line. Koester: Many of our current contract cows originate from LaClar BWM LaBritta (EX90) and LaClar Stormatic LaStella (EX92), both 3rd generation EX’s from LaClar Prescott LadyBlitz (EX-90). Another cow family, LaClar Storm Analee (EX90) is a third generation EX we have been developing and has provided AI contracts. Probstland: We have an 88pt. Offroad x 91pt. Garter x 91pt. Emory that we have been
The Koester family of Dakota, Ill., is continually trying to improve the genetic level of their 99.8% homebred herd of 200 milking cows. One of the key cow families they are working with is LaClar BWM LaBritta EX-90 and her family members.
Probstland Dairy, Wheeler, Ill., operates with the motto of “hard work pays off,” meaning they use the best bulls available to improve their 200 milking cow herd. They recently began using high young genomic sires.
4. Which sires are you using now?
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excited about. There is also an 87pt. Lancelot x 86pt. Adam x 84pt. Webster x 91pt. Emory, which is the same cow family just down the line a bit farther. The 87pt. Lancelot has an 85pt. Toystory sister that has been getting a lot of interest now too. Our highest GTPI heifer is a Planet x 85pt. Pontiac x 81pt. Titanic x 90pt. Addison. 6. What are your criteria for selecting new females to purchase within your herd? Golden Oaks: Our strategy for purchasing is to find animals that fit the overall vision we have to maintain a portfolio that will attract buyers interested in type, genomic, and red and white genetics, while building the quality of our herd. Koester: Our herd is 99.8% homebred, but any animals we add would need to rank in the upper levels of our genetic herd report. Probstland: We don’t purchase many animals, so we try to breed and build from within our own herd. We pride ourselves on building from within using a solid genetic focus. 7. Are you currently flushing any animals on your farm? Which? Golden Oaks: Many of the cows mentioned above are in our flush program. Koester: We mainly flush animals that carry AI or embryo contracts. At least 12 different animals carry AI contracts, including daughters of MILLION, BOLIVER, MAC, RAMOS, SHOTTLE, TOYSTORY and BOLTON. Some of our most recent flush cows are: • LaClar ToyStory LaToya-ET (EX-90-3yr) (4th gen. EX ToyStory x EX-92 Stormatic x EX Prescott x EX Elton) • LaClar Bolton LaShonda-ET (VG-86-2yr) (Bolton x VG-Shottle x EX BW Marshall x EX Prescott/EX Elton) • LaClar Shottle LaKia (VG-86) (Shottle x VG Ramses x EX BW Marshall x EX Prescott x EX Elton) Probstland: We had flushed our highest GTPI Planet heifer to AltaCHAIRMAIN and now have her bred back to ROBUST and the 88 pt. OFFROAD was done to MICHAEL and AltaCHAIRMAN. 8. Have you been utilizing sexed semen? If so, to what degree? Golden Oaks: We use sexed semen predominantly in virgin heifers. Recently we have also used sexed semen in cows on IVF program. Koester: Yes, about half of our heifers are pregnant to sexed semen, as a way to grow our herd internally. Probstland: We use sexed semen on about 75% of our heifers. It is mostly used on 1st Illinois Holstein Herald
service and maybe on the 2nd service unless the mating isn’t right. The challenge we find it most of the time new bulls aren’t available sexed, so sometimes we won’t use sexed semen on the highest genetic heifers because you will get behind genetically if you do. 9. Currently the TPI formula has 42% weight on Production, 32% on Health and 26% on Conformation. If you could reallocate those percentage points to fit the needs of your herd, what would they be? Golden Oaks: In today’s dairies where efficiency of production is paramount, health traits will continue to demand a percentage in that formula. Conformation is important as quality will affect other aspects, including health traits. As we as managers continue to improve and nutrition as well, the emphasis on breeding for production may demand as high a piece of the formula pie. Regarding marketing genetics, genomics changes everything but breeding for conformation will continue to be important. Koester: While we realize the importance of measuring health traits, we would put more emphasis on conformation, especially udders and feet and legs. We feel if the percentage breakdown for health and conformation were switched, it would better represent the industry’s demand. Probstland: We have always bred based on TPI and think the points are accurately distributed.
Genomic-Related Questions: 1. What are your thoughts on genomics and where it will take your herd and the Holstein breed? Golden Oaks: Genomics has sped up our industry. To be players in marketing high quality genetics, we are forced to be wellschooled on how genomics will affect which animals are marketable now and in the future. Genomics is very important to families from which we hope to send bulls to AI, as well as for females from dams with that potential. Koester: We are cautiously optimistic about genomics. The accuracy of the information given to us will determine the level of success it provides. There are risks involved in using genomic young sires, but the potential rewards are even greater. Probstland: We think it’s a good thing. It is no different than when A.I. first came out; it’s a new tool and it’s important to use. We don’t know how it all works so, we have to listen to a lot of different experts and make decisions based on the facts at hand. It should be a tool that makes genetic progress move even faster than those we’ve had in the
past. 2. With the onset of genomic technology, how have you incorporated high-genomic young sires into your breeding program now? Golden Oaks: We have been using highgenomic bulls quite heavily on certain cow families. It is important to keep ahead of the game as much as possible. Koester: Most of the high genomic young sires are used on the middle third of the herd with just a few on top-level cows. Probstland: We are using the top genomic bulls on our top genetic females in order to progress our genetic base faster. Newer, higher genomic bulls are added all the time, so we are only 20 units of each to spread the risk. 3. What % genomic bulls vs. proven bulls are you using? Golden Oaks: 30% genomic bulls and 70% proven bulls Koester: Currently we are running about 1/3 genomic young sires and 2/3 proven sires Probstland: It is about 60-70% genomic bulls to 30-40% proven sires. 4. Explain the marketability of the progeny from highgenomic young sires compared to the proven-sired genetics within your herd. Golden Oaks: High genomic sires have the potential to produce a calf with incredible value at a certain time. The risk is the ever changing genomic levels will leave us with an animal devalued simply because the numbers have left her behind. Proven sires from proven families will always have value, perhaps not reaching the high levels as genomics but will be more consistent. Probstland: We are just now getting calves on the ground out of the high-genomic young bulls. It is still pretty early to tell on our end. It seems there is still demand for both proven sired animals as well as genomic-sired ones. 5. Are you planning to genomically test any females in your herd, and what do you plan to do with the results? Golden Oaks: We have genomically tested many females in our herd. Some have increased in value and allowed us to capitalize. There have been some devalued as well, unfortunately. Certain females have fit into different niche markets because of their genomic numbers. For example, higher protein numbers and different pedigrees are more desirable to buyers from China. Koester: We recently sent in a number of Page 19
genomic tests and will continue to test new individuals in the future. We will use the results to identify which heifers to flush and to assist us in mating decisions. Probstland: We have already done a group of heifers and plan to keep doing new heifers. We will try to market the highest ones. For those that don’t come out as high, we will use the information to make more informed mating decision since we have something besides parent average to go by. 6. How has genomics altered your breeding philosophy? Golden Oaks: At the end of the day it hasn’t changed the philosophy much. Genomics is another piece of the puzzle when evaluating value, for breeding, purchase and selling. We must study the numbers, the pedigree, and evaluate the current market and where we believe the market to go when breeding animals we plan to market in the future. Koester: We are using more young sires than ever before. We are picking high genomic pedigrees that we are familiar with, realizing that there will be some disappointments. We feel diversity is the key with genomics. Probstland: It hasn’t altered a lot. We are still focusing on high TPI and high GTPI bulls.
Marketing: 1. To what degree do you rely on merchandising your genetics in order to maintain profitability on your farm? Golden Oaks: We are a larger scale dairy, therefore our profitability hinges on maintaining efficiencies of production on a daily basis. Merchandising genetics is supplementary, and as we move forward we plan to have our marketing program make a larger impact to the bottom line of our business. Koester: Milk production makes up the majority of our income, which is why it is our main priority. Having Registered Holsteins and having the ability to merchandise our genetics is a nice supplement to profitability, especially when milk prices are lower. Probstland: We don’t sell many females because we like to breed and keep cow families going. We like to try selling bulls to A.I. to supplement income. We’ve also sold about 30 bulls/year to other dairies to use as herdbulls. However, milk production is still the top source of income for us. 2. What avenues have you been using to market your genetics? Golden Oaks: For years Golden Oaks Farm has been a name seen in many publications. Page 20
Holstein World, Holstein International and many of the coinciding websites in recent years. Goldenoaksfarm.com is our home on the worldwide web. In addition, we consign regularly to many sales both locally and nationally. In the future we will continue to evolve and pursue any avenue that will gain us exposure, such as Facebook. Koester: Other than marketing bulls to A.I., we have not merchandized many animals recently as we are growing our herd internally during our expansion phase. By staying current with market trends and increasing the genetic levels of our herd, we hope to increase our marketing share to A.I. Probstland: Unless we have an A.I. company contact us, we just find that word of mouth goes a long way. 3. Where do you currently advertise? Golden Oaks: Holstein World, Holstein International, Illinois Holstein Herald, Cattle Connection, holsteinworld.com, dairyagendatoday.com, and goldenoaksfarm. com Koester: We have occasionally advertised in the Illinois Holstein Herald. Probstland: We don’t actively seek out new markets for advertising. We just rely on word of mouth. 4. Are there any specific sales to which you routinely consign animals? Golden Oaks: There are many! Illinois Golden Opportunity, Clinton County Classic, March Madness, Elm Park Red Futures, International Intrigue, Primetime at Sherona Hill, just to name a few. Koester: Stephenson Spring Sizzler Probstland: We usually consign to the Clinton County Classic if we think things will sell right and sometimes to the state sale.
University of Illinois Dairy Judging Team 2010
Sara Haag (Cullom), Emily Lyons (Rockford), Erin Petersen (Cropsey), Eldon Mackinson (Pontiac), Michelle Fluty (Bloomington), and Amy Schaufelberger (Greenville) were members of the 2010 Illini Dairy Judging Team. Team members consisting of Lyons, Petersen, Mackinson, and Haag participated in the All-American Dairy Judging contest in Harrisburg, Pa., on September 20. The team was 8th overall and 10th in reasons. They placed 2nd in Ayrshires, 7th in Brown Swiss, 6th in Guernseys and 9th in Jerseys. Individually, Emily Lyons was 10th overall, 4th in Jerseys, 8th in Guernseys, and 9th in Ayrshires. Sara Haag was 6th in Ayrshires. At the 2010 National Collegiate Dairy Judging Contest at World Dairy Expo in Madison Wis., team members Emily Lyons, Sara Haag, and Erin Petersen were 11th in reasons and 15th overall. The team was 9th in Holsteins and individually, Lyons was 14th in Jerseys and Peterson was 28th in Holsteins. The University of Illinois Dairy Judging Team composed of Lyons, Haag, and Petersen judged at the North American International Livestock Dairy Judging contest held in Louisville, Ky., on November 7. The team placed 15th overall and 13th in reasons out of 18 teams. Lyons was 10th in Jerseys and 22nd in reasons, and Petersen was 12th in Ayrshires and 23rd in reasons. The team members and Coaches Gene McCoy and David Miller would like to thank all the breeders who allowed the team to visit their farms for practice sessions throughout the fall.
5. Do you typically attend the shows? Which ones? Golden Oaks: We participate in shows at the local, state and national level as we have animals that we feel will benefit from being in those arenas. We view shows as another avenue to gain exposure and network with fellow breeders and friends and exhibit the type of animals we breed, buy and sell. These are the fun part of why we are in the business. Koester: We show at the district show and the county fair every year to get the entire family involved. Probstland: We go to the local district show each year and the state fair on occasion. However, we don’t show too much since we don’t breed for show animals.
Coach Gene McCoy with Sara Haag,Emily Lyons and Erin Peterson at the National Collegiate Dairy Judging Contest in Madison, Wis.
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Cow of the Year 2010 Lifetime to date: 322,736m 12,364f 9539p PTA for Productive Life: +4.6 Bred 15 times resulting in 12 natural calves EX Durham & VG-88 Outside daughters Just turned 15 years old and still going strong Owned by Oertel Farms, Brighton, Ill.
Roblee Victor Lucy Liza EX-92 3E
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SPRING THING 2011 March 5-6, 2011 -- Bloomington, Illinois Registration: Saturday, 8:30am – 9:00am
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Participants must be 9 or older to be eligible for a state dairy bowl team. Hotel amenities include: pool, Jacuzzi, exercise area, and complimentary hot breakfast buffet 7 days a week. Dress appropriately - casual clothes for meetings and semi-formal for the banquet. Any person attending will be subjected to all fees. Activities include: Dairy Bowl Competition, Speech Contests, Dairy Jeopardy Contest, Poster Contest, Banquet & evening activity
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No phone calls can be made in junior rooms. Contact a chaperone for making calls. Alcoholic beverages and drugs are strictly prohibited by any participant. Participants must remain in the hotel. Participants are expected to attend all scheduled programs and meetings. Visitation in other participant’s rooms will be allowed with an open door policy. Curfew is 1:00 a.m. and room checks will be made. Room checks will be made before the participant may leave the event on Sunday. Any participant found in violation of any of the above rules will result in expulsion from the event and the notification of parents to provide transportation home at their own expense.
Chateau Hotel: 1601 Jumer Drive Bloomington, Illinois Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Age (as of 1-1-11): ____________ Club: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Preferred Roommates (list 3): ________________________________________________________________________ We have read the above guidelines and agree to accept them as stated: ________________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Junior Signature Parent/Guardian Signature This registration form must be to Melissa Irwin by: JANUARY 31, 2011 -- 10946 Grange Hall Rd., Belvidere, IL 61008 If you have questions, please contact Melissa. After January 31 - Add a late fee of $10/person _____Friday and Saturday night $105.00 by January 31st * Adults and chaperones please add $10 for each night _____Saturday Night Only $80 by January 31st staying as you will be 2 people per room.
Contests: Please mark which contests you will participate in. All ages are as January 1, 2011 Dairy Jeopardy Junior (9-13) Intermediate (14-17) Senior (18-21)
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Pleasantland Farm 2213 E. Cruger Rd., Washington, Ill. 61571 Richard A. Muller -- 309.444.2486 Aaron Vercler -- 309.303.1992
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Junior Journeys
Junior Annual Meeting
The November meeting of the Illinois Junior Holstein Association was held on November 20, 2010, at the Hawthorn Suites Hotel in Champaign. Emily Lyons, the IJHA President ran the business meeting. Justin Crull gave the treasures report saying that the juniors have $4,208.74. It was also noted that the report did not show state show trophy income or expense, as they have not come through the account yet. Other business included discussing the fact that Spring Thing will be moving to Bloomington to be held on March 5-6, 2011. Jr. All Illinois and Reserve Jr. All Illinois winners were announced and given certificates from the Illinois Jr. Championship Holstein Show that was held at the Interstate Center in Bloomington, Illinois. Hayley Lyons asked if there were any prize suggestions for the 2011 Illinois Jr. Championship Holstein Show. Also, production awards were reinstated and this year’s winners were given certificates for categories of milk and combined fat and protein. Although we didn’t have many participants, we decided to try them for another year. Anyone who was not at the meeting got their certificates via mail or through other people. We also had two clubs that did scrapbooks and the Northwest Club took first place and Clinton was second. We also named our Illinois winners for the DJM and YDJM contests. Aaron Mitchell was named the Illinois DJM and Todd Irwin was named the YDJM.
New officers were elected, and they are as follows. President: Aaron Mitchell; Vice President: Haley Lyons; Secretary: Colleen Ziller; Treasurer: Morgan Bollech; and Reporter: Emily Irwin. The meeting was then adjourned. We enjoyed having pizza and pop for lunch. Based on Becky Meier’s recommendation, we stopped at the Custard Cup for some ice cream. Next, we traveled to Penfield to visit Rademacher’s heifer raising facility. They raise heifers for George Kasbergen. It was cold and windy but we learned about their operation and how they work with Kasbergen’s to ensure good health and proper nutrition for the animals. The juniors have also been involved with some fund-raising efforts. In October we had a foodstand at the State Sale. Thanks to all who donated food items and time to make this a success. We made $486.50 at the foodstand. Then at the PDCA convention we had an embryo shuffle. A big thanks goes to Brian Olbrich for organizing it and to all who donated embryo’s or who bought raffle tickets. This year we had 16 embryos so we sold 15 tickets and one donor received a free embryo. The winner of the free embryo was Albert Lenkiatis and he is donating it back to the juniors to auction off this spring. A complete list of donors and buyers is included with this junior report. Emily Irwin, Reporter
The juniors visited Rademacher’s heifer raising facility after the Junior annual meeting.
Connor Erbsen and Kaylen Miller represent the Northwest Junior Club with their winning Junior Scrapbook.
2010 IJHA Embryo Shuffle Lot # Lot #1 Lot #2 Lot #3 Lot #4 Lot #5 Lot #6 Lot #7 Lot #8 Lot #9 Lot #10 Lot #11 Lot #12 Lot #13 Lot #14 Lot #15 Lot #16
Donor Stephanie Aves Golden Oaks Farm Goldenberg & Olbrich Jim Schumacher Larry Kleiner Albert Lenkaitis Albert Lenkaitis Jason Oertel Dave Ruppert Bill Eade Sunshine Genetics John Erbsen Koester Dairy Meier Meadows Boyd & Ron Schaufelberger Lance Ruppert
Embryo Joyful X Debonair Millie X Reality-Red Mirage X Durham-Red Arin X Lucky Arlis X Redliner Josie X Mac Dane X Alexander Priss X Super Eddie X Shottle Elma X Spearmint Peach X Braxton Doriah X Atwood Lakia X Gerard Sandy X Myja Monique X Baxter Presence X Braxton
Shuffle Winner Kevin Lyons Boyd Schaufelberger Jason Oertel Jerry Smith Eric Smith Golden Oaks Steve Obert *Albert Lenkaitis Gary Janssen Glenn Meier Brian Rote Bob Miller Nate Janssen Wendy Erbsen Brian & Lori Lyons Brian Olbrich
*Albert Lenkaitis was the winner of the donor drawing and he has agreed to donate the embryo back to the juniors to auction off this spring. Page 24
Retiring IJHA President, Emily Lyons, presents Todd Irwin with his award for High Production and CFP in the 4-yearold cow division. Todd will also represent Illinois in the YDJM contest.
Emily Lyons, presents Brock Irwin with his award for High Production and CFP in the 3-year-old cow division and Emily Irwin for her participation in the Production Contest.
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2010 Illinois Junior Production Awards 2-year-old cows – Illinois Junior Production Honor Roll Irwin, Brock R-Vision Rubens Millie Irwin, Emily Swanee-Lee Lehrjet Darcy Irwin, Emily R-Vision Talent Precious Irwin, Sarah Dalin Fortune Party Smithson, Cole Waview Gldmdl Gatling
Milk CFP 22,139 1474 22,195 1617 22,785 1559 26,591 1904 27,818 1553
Junior All-Illinois Production Winner: 2-year-old Milk Smithson, Cole Waview Gldmdl Gatling
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Junior All-Illinois Production Winner: 2-year-old Combined Fat & Protein Irwin, Sarah Dalin Fortune Party 1904 3-year-old cows – Illinois Junior Production Honor Roll Irwin, Brock Kagwick Allen Bonita Irwin, Emily R-Vision Jethro Loni Smithson, Ashten Waview Tanner Clover Smithson, Ashten Waview Jordan Jubilee
27,115 23,295 22,597 23,864
Junior All-Illinois Production Winner: 3-year-old Milk Irwin, Brock Kagwick Allen Bonita
27,115
2091 1795 1547 1546
Junior All-Illinois Production Winner: 3-year-old Combined Fat & Protein Irwin, Brock Kagwick Allen Bonita 2091 4-year-old cows – Illinois Junior Production Honor Roll Irwin, Todd Irwindale Gibson Melinda
26,309
Junior All-Illinois Production Winner: 4-year-old Milk Irwin, Todd Irwindale Gibson Melinda
26,309
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Junior All Illinois Production Winner: 4-year-old Combined Fat & Protein Irwin, Todd Irwindale Gibson Melinda 1784
Meet Your New Officers
State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest
Saturday, March 5, 2011 Chateau Hotel, Bloomington, Ill. Registration at 8:30 a.m. — Contest begins at 9:00 a.m. The state 4-H dairy quiz bowl contest will be held in conjunction with the Illinois Jr. Holstein Spring Thing. All interested 4-H members are invited and encouraged to participate. Counties/Units can enter an unlimited number of four member teams or individual members (individuals will be grouped to form teams). There is no limit. The state 4-H contest will have 2 divisions of competition: Jr. Division for 4-H members who are 13 years of age and younger as of January 1, 2011; and Sr. Division for those 4-H members who are 14 years and older before January 1, 2011. There will be a lunch served at cost for participants not staying/paying for the entire weekend workshop. Members who have enrolled/completed an Animal Science college course(s) prior to the fall 2011 term are not eligible for the 4-H team. From this state contest, four 4-H’ers in the Sr. age group will be selected to represent Illinois at the National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest in Louisville, KY in November, 2011.
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Aaron Mitchell 11587 Edwardsville Rd., Winnebago, IL 61088 Ph: 815-335-2389 Mitchell's Holsteins is loocated just outside of Winnebago. We currently milk 112 registered Holsteins and farm about 2000 acres of cropland. Favorite Dairy Bowl answer: Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis
Colleen Ziller 12904 Ernesti Rd., Huntley IL 60142 Ph: 847-669-5720 (Cell) 815-790-1239 At Ziller Family Farm we milk about 50 head of registered holsteins and red and whites. Our family works as a team, every family member has their part in making the farm a successful operation. We breed for longevity, type, and style. Favorite dairy bowl question: What is the term for when a bulls testicle fails to descend? (A) Cryptorchid
Emily Irwin 10946 Grange Hall Rd., Belvidere, IL 61008 Ph: 815-544-0193 R-Vision Holsteins is a family farm. We milk 60 cows which includes Holsteins, Red and Whites, a few Guernseys, and a Jersey. We also farm 200 acres. Favorite Dairy Bowl Question: Who was the first cow to be scored EX- 97? A: Linden Dictator Wimble Wimpy
Vice President: Haley Lyons 6447 Fitzgerald Rd., Rockford, IL 61102 Ph: 815-962-0001 Lyonden Farm I grew up on a little farm outside of Rockford with my sisters, Erin and Emily; brother, Matt; and parents, Brian and Lori. We have a small herd of Registered Holsteins, Brown Swiss and Red and White Dairy Cattle. We raise the heifers from a few days of age until a couple weeks before calving, and our milking herd is farmed out to some great friends. I currently own four cows and six heifers.
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Treasurer: Morgan Bollech 9359 Wolf Rd., Kingston IL Ph: 815-784-0204 I keep a few of my show animals at my house but the majority are kept at my grandparents farm, Sum- Daze Holsteins, in Hampshire where I enjoy helping out with various things. Favorite Dairy Bowl Question: Approximately how many gallons of blood pass through the udder for each gallon of milk produced? (A) 437 + pi
From left to right: Morgan Bollech, treasurer, Haley Lyons, vice-president, Aaron Mitchell, president, and Emily Irwin, reporter. Not pictured is Colleen Ziller, secretary. Page 25
ILLINI GOLDEN OPPORTUNTIY SALE October 24, 2010, Wauconda, Ill. The Illini Golden Opportunity Sale was held October 24, 2010, at Golden Oaks Farm in Wauconda, Ill. 75 live lots and choices sold for an average of $2,095.21. High selling consignment was a 1st choice Snowman or mutually agreeable sire from Regancrest G Brandis-ET. Brandis is the VG85 Goldwyn granddaughter of Regancrest-PR Barbie-ET EX-92. Brandis is also the full sister to the dam of Shadow Boxer! Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda, Ill., purchased the choice for $6500. Red Carpet Holsteins, Kirkland, Ill., consigned the lot. High selling live animal was purchased by Nelson Heinzman and Jason Brammier for $5300. Golden-Oaks As Charlene-ET is a May 2010 Aftershock from Golden-Oaks Champ Rae-ET EX-94. She is a potential 10th generation Excellent from the famed Roxy family. Golden Oaks Farm consigned the heifer. The sale totaled $160,550 with embryo sales. Animals were sold to nine states. Ethan Heinzmann served as chair of the event and Mike Netemeyer, co-chair.
Grand National Junior Holstein Show The Grand National Junior Holstein Show was held in Louisville, Ky., November 6, 2010. Hank Van Exel, Lodi, Calif., served as judge for the show. Grand Champion: Logsdon Durham Cher, Katie Gibson & Michaela Sanders, Eminence, Ky. Res. Grand Champion: Eastriver I R M JewelET, Elizabeth Hill, Bristol, Vt. Intermediate Champion: Four Hill Dundee Rene-ET, Elizabeth Hill, Bristol, Vt. Res. Intermediate Champion: Al-N-Tine Advent Triscuit, Allen Lehman, Berlin, Pa. Junior Champion: Windy-Knoll-View Prudence, Joel Younker, Fleetwood, Pa. Res. Junior Champion: Ka-Geo Knockout Rose Red-ET, Gabby Gabriel, Stanford, Ky. Spring heifer calf (13 shown) 1. J&K Vue Sanchez Genna, Elizabeth Cloninger, Centre Hall, Pa. 2. Koneta SG Laurin Divine, Jessica Brown, Jackson Center, Ohio 12. Stonehuel Sanchez Fabulous, Josh Huelsman, Trenton, Ill. Winter heifer calf (15 shown) 1. Windy-Knoll-View Prudence, Joel Younker, Fleetwood, Pa., jr.champ. 2. Four Hill Damien Lyn 2943, Brittany Hill, Bristol, Vt. 5. Schluter Sanchez Erica-ET, Cole Schluter, Gifford, Ill. Page 26
High Selling Lots over $3,000 1st C. Snowman or MAS x Regancrest G Brandis-ET.................................................... $6500 (Red Carpet Holsteins, Kirkland, Ill.) Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda, Ill. Golden-Oaks As Charlene-ET.....................5,300 (Golden Oaks Farm) N. Heinzmann & J. Brammeier, Carlyle, Ill. Golden-Oaks MBR Rea-Red-ET..................5,000 (Golden Oaks Farm) Crane Hill Genetics, Hilmar, Calif. SRD-IL Shottle Balsam-ET...........................5,000 (Carson Kasbergen, Mansfield, Ill.) Garrett Kasbergen, Mansfield, Ill.
Erbacres Durham Delight-ET.......................3,600 (John P. Erbsen, Lanark, Ill.) Scha-Way Holsteins, Little Falls, MN Joetown Man-Oman Lavonne-ET...............3,600 (Scott Courtney, Ridgeway, Iowa) Dylan Reed, Vandalia, Ill. BVK Alexander Angie-ET.............................3,200 (J. Butler & Kingstead, Chebanse, Ill.) Dylan Reed Slate-Hill LBP Roayl-Red-ET........................3,100 (Lenkaitis Holsteins, St. Charles, Ill.) Kevin Wild, Winslow, Ill. Golden-Oaks Malissa-ET..............................3,050 (Golden Oaks Farm) Chris Smith, Juda, Wis.
High selling lot was a 1st choice from Regancrest G Brandis-ET for $6500. From left to right: Scott Courtney, ringman, Gary Janssen, Nate Janssen, Ethan Heinzmann, sale chairman, and Les Terpstra, ringman.
High selling live lot was Golden-Oaks As Charlene-ET for $5300.
6. Brite-Side Advent Elsie-ET, Kaide Zoelzer, Moro, Ill. Fall heifer calf (11 shown) 1. Kirbyville Goldwyn Sass-ET, Andrew Younker, Fleetwood, Pa. 2. Beatyview Aspen Riki-ET, Justin Beaty, McDonald, Tn. Summer yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. Hilrose Damion Kay, Shawn Nehsl, Hustisford, Wis. 2. Maple-Downs Hailey, Cole Schluter, Gifford, Ill. Spring yearling heifer (11 shown) 1. Miss Ka-Geo Bridges Mystic-ET, Gabby Gabriel, Stanford, Ky. 2. Dunns-Pride Pro Cupid, James Dunn, New Ringgold, Pa. Winter yearling heifer (10 shown) 1. Rising Sun Advent Ilicia, John & Stephanie Trenshaw & A. & C. Kline, Goshen, Ind. 2. Dunns-Pride Aspen Ciaro-ET, James Dunn, New Ringgold, Pa. Fall yearling heifer (11 shown) 1. Ka-Geo Knockout Rose-Red-ET, Gabby Gabriel, Stanford, Ky., res. jr.champ. 2. Engleking Justrite Nice, Alex, Rachel, Sabra & Hayley Jackson, Greenfield, Ind. 10. Clint-Clair Aspen Dee Dee, Josh Huelsman, Trenton, Ill. Milking fall yearling (2 shown) 1. Maple-Downs Storm Gypse-ET, Gregory Llyod, Middleburgh, NY 2. Kingon Jasper Julie-ET, Danielle & Sean Brown & Jessica James, Dodgeville, Wis. Junior 2-year-old cow (5 shown) 1. Four Hill Dundee Rene-ET, Elizabeth Hill, Bristol, Vt., int. champ.
2. Ky-Blue GW Destiny-ET, Katie Gibson, Eminence, Ky. Senior 2-year-old cow (5 shown) 1. Heart&Soul Algnc Riske-ET, Matthew D. Boop, Millmont, Pa. 2. Indies-View Lulu Jasper, Bailee Whitehead, Conway, Mo. Junior 3-year-old cow (5 shown) 1. Topp-View Ronelee Elle-ET, Keaton Kinley, Botkins, Ohio 2. Stookeyholm Tootsie-Pop, Mallarie & Jordan Stookey, Dalhart, Tx. 4. Savage-Lee Alexee-ET, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, Ill. Senior 3-year-old cow (2 shown) 1. Al-N-Tine Advent Triscuit, Allen Lehman, Berlin, Pa., res. int. champ. 2. Turn-It-Up Hopes Diamond, Jeffrey Turner, Lebanon, Pa. 4-year-old cow (2 shown) 1. Married-Well Tal Rachel-ET, Anthony Liddle, Argyle, NY 2. Gutekey Dundee Daisy, Julia Lipply, Plymouth, Ind. 5-year-old cow (5 shown) 1. Tri-Koebel Fear This-ET, Tera Koeble, Three Oaks, Mich. 2. Dunns-Pride Roy Chasity-ET, Joshua Dunn, New Ringgold, Pa. 3. B-J-Grove Champion Hoover, Kasey Clanton, Pat Devore & Miranda Kollmann, Mulberry Grove, Ill. Aged cow (4 shown) 1. Logsdon Durham Cher, Katie Gibson & Michaela Sanders, Eminence, Ky., gr. champ. 2. Eastriver I R M Jewel-ET, Elizabeth Hill, Bristol, Vt., res. gr. champ.
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Mid-East Fall National Holstein Show The Mid-East Fall National Holstein Show was held November 8, 2010, in Louisville, Ky. Brian Behnke of Albany, Wis., served as judge for the 176-head event. Grand Champion: Budjon Redmarker Desire, Budjon Farm & Peter Vail, Lomira, Wis. Res. Grand Champion: Logsdon Durham Cher, Katie Gibson & Michaela Sanders, Eminence, Ky. Intermediate Champion: Four Hill Dundee Rene-ET, Elizabeth Hill, Bristol, Vt. Res. Intermediate Champion: Team Durham Morgan-ET, Team Holsteins, Hampshire, Ill. Junior Champion: Dunns-Pride Aspen Ciaro-ET, James Dunn, New Ringgold, Pa. Reserve Junior Champion: Ludwigs-DG Goldwyn Ember-ET, Ludwig Farms, Fithian, Ill. Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Stan-Mar-Dale/Express Holsteins, Urbana, Ohio Spring heifer calf (18 shown) 1. Stan-Mar-Dale Ross Bethany, Stan-MarDale/Express, Urbana, Ohio 2. Ms Chardonnays Gold Cher-ET, Austin & Craig Thomas, Middlebury, Ind. 3. Zehr-Hartman Rhyme Madeline, Rosalee Zehr, Graymont, Ill. 18. Stonehuel Sanchez Fabulous, Josh Huelsman, Trenton, Ill. Winter heifer calf (20 shown) 1. Pa-Lyn-Leigh Z Juliet-ET, Kyle Natzke, Fond du Lac, Wis. 2. Brite-Side Advent Elsie-ET, Kaide Zoelzer, Moro, Ill. 3. Schluter Sanchez Erica-ET, Cole Schluter, Gifford, Ill. 16. B-J-Grove Lheros Raven, Lucas Clanton, Mulberry Grove, Ill. 17. Overside Million Amy-ET, Dusty & Nicole Schirm, Poplar Grove, Ill. Fall heifer calf (20 shown) 1. Ram-Elle Durchan Jaylo-ET, Michelle Ramaeker, Mountain Grove, Mo. 2. Stookeyholm Plain Oreo, Aces Hi & Stookeyholm, Dalhart, Tx. 16. Verhages LD Sangria, Josh Huelsman, Trenton, Ill. Summer yearling heifer (11 shown) 1. Maple-Downs Hailey, Cole Schluter, Gifford, Ill. 2. Gibbs Mar Fenalli, Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth 10. Clint-Clair Talent Neat, Clint Clair Farms, Trenton, Ill. Spring yearling heifer (18 shown) 1. Ludwigs-DG Goldwyn Ember-ET, Ludwig Farms, Fithian, Ill., res. jr. champ. 2. Dunns-Pride Pro Cupid, James Dunn, New Ringgold, Pa. 14. Huel-Haven Champion Di, Jessica Schomaker, Trenton, Ill. Winter yearling heifer (12 shown) 1. Dunns-Pride Aspen Ciaro-ET, James Dunn, New Ringgold, Pa., jr. champ. 2. Ka-Geo Rose-Red-ET, Street Spoonamore, Stanford, Ky. 5. Spencecroft Goldwyn Ariel, Havenmade Holsteins, Poplar Grove, Ill. Fall yearling heifer (14 shown) 1. Ka-Geo Knockout Rose-Red-ET, Gabby Gabriel, Stanford, Ky., res. jr.champ. 2. Engleking Justrite Nice, Alex, Rachel, Sabra & Hayley Jackson, Greenfield, Ind. 7. Flat-Net Durham Nikia-ET, Tony Netemeyer, Carlyle, Ill. 14. Clint-Clair Aspen Dee Dee, Josh Huelsman, Trenton, Ill. Junior best three females (3 shown) 1. James Dunn, New Ringgold, Pa. 2. Larry Madren, Redfield, Iowa Milking fall yearling (7 shown) 1. Mill Wheel Adv Carolina-ET, Budjon Holsteins, Lomira, Wis. Illinois Holstein Herald
2. Maple-Downs Storm Gypse-ET, Gregory Llyod, Middleburgh, NY 3. Lindale Forever Gold-ET, Lindale Holsteins, Hampshire, Ill. 7. Rolling Lawns Lyman Spice , Rolling Lawns Farm, Greenville, Ill. Junior 2-year-old cow (10 shown) 1. Four Hill Dundee Rene-ET, Elizabeth Hill, Bristol, Vt., int. champ., int. champ. 2. Beaver Flats Possible, Triple T, Mike Heath & Entourage Farms, Cable, Ohio 8. Huel-Haven Advent Daffy-ET, Jessica Schomaker, Trenton, Ill. 9. Schaufine Roy Blair-ET, Amy Schaufelberger, Greenville, Ill. Senior 2-year-old cow (6 shown) 1. Dri-Land Talent 1465, Smith-Crest Holsteins, Harlan & Greg Bohn, Watertown, Wis. 2. Kuk-Lan Masal Rd Harmony, Premium Star & Herman & Kathleen Hoffman, Conroe, Tx. Junior 3-year-old cow (10 shown) 1. Team Durham Morgan-ET, Team Holsteins, Hamsphire, Ill., res. jr. champ. 2. Ms Stranshome Advent Slim-ET, Dan Zehr, Graymont, Ill. 4. Rolling Lawns Roy Sheri, Rolling Lawns Farm, Greenville, Ill. 5. Savage-Lee Alexee-ET, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, Ill. Senior 3-year-old cow (10 shown) 1. Al-N-Tine Advent Triscuit, Allen Lehman, Berlin, Pa., res. int. champ. 2. Tex-Stein Roy Liberty, Stookeyholm, Dalhart 5. Lindale Aspen Maybelle, Lindale Holsteins, Hampshire, Ill. 4-year-old cow (9 shown) 1. Fort Lands Talent Fortune, Rocky Top Holsteins, LaFollette, Tn. 2. Harvue-OCS Elmo Cora, Stan-Mar-Dale/ Express, Urbana, Ohio 3. Ms W-M Gibson Rosalyn, L & G Zehr, JD Watts & JD Kavanaugh, Graymont, Ill. 4. Hicklee Goldwyn Good-TW, Team Holsteins, C Baker & J Swanson, Hampshire, Ill. 5-year-old cow (5 shown) 1. Gardner Durham Kierdra, Lindale Holsteins, Hampshire, Ill. 2. Dunns-Pride Roy Chasity-ET, Joshua Dunn, New Ringgold, Pa. 3. B-J-Grove Champion Hoover, Kasey Clanton, Pat Devore & Miranda Kollmann, Mulberry Grove, Ill. Aged cow (3 shown) 1. JB-Glenval Approval Dena, Jenna Fox, Rockwood, Pa. 2. Eastriver I R M Jewel-ET, Elizabeth Hill, Bristol, Vt. 125,000 lb. cow (4 shown) 1. Budjon Redmarker Desire, Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, Wis., gr. champ. 2. Logsdon Durham Cher, Katie Gibson &
Michaela Sanders, Eminence, Ky., res. gr. champ. 4. Rolling Lawns Blossom, Rolling Lawns Farm, Greenville, Ill. Best Three Females (3 shown) 1. Rolling Lawns Farm, Greenville,Ill. 2. Springbrook, Marshall, Ind. Produce of Dam (3 shown) 1. Rolling Lawns Farm, Greenville, Ill. 2. Stan-Mar-Dale/Express, Urbana, Ohio
Reserve Intermediate Champion Team Durham Morgan-ET Team Holsteins
1st 5-year-old Gardner Durham Kierdra Lindale Holsteins
1st Spring yearling heifer Ludwigs-DG Goldwyn Ember-ET Ludwig Farms
1st Summer Yearling Heifer Maple-Downs Hailey Cole Schluter Page 27
IN MEMORIAM Albert H. Bastert Albert H. Bastert, 89, of Camp Point, died at 5:30 a.m., December 19, 2010, at his home in Camp Point. Born February 26, 1921, in Camp Point, Albert was a son of Frank A. and Clara A. Peters Bastert. Albert was a graduate of Maplewood High School in Camp Point. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps as an engineering chief in a dive bomber squadron. Albert served in Hawaii, Midway Island, Samoa, New Hebrides and Guam before being discharged as a master technical sergeant. After his return from service, Albert promised himself two things. He would play baseball and breed the best purebred livestock he possibly could. He was instrumental in the building of the Camp Point baseball diamond and played and managed the Camp Point Pointers baseball team who were well known in western Illinois, eastern Missouri, and southern Iowa for 16 years. Along with his brother, Frank, Albert coached local Pony league teams for many years. Mr. Bastert was an accomplished cattleman who truly loved the Holstein cow. He was a lifelong dairyman who bred and showed Holstein cows for 52 years. He received the Top Hoard’s Dairyman Judge Award which received entries from every state in the United States and 10 other countries. He was a member of the Prairie Farms Board of Directors for 37 years, a charter member of the Adams County Dairy Association, member of the National Rifle Association, Adams County Farm Bureau, and the Camp Point V.F.W. Post 5410. He also loved hunting, pitching horse shoes, ping pong, fishing, and horse racing. Survivors include a brother, John Bastert of Camp Point; two sisters, Elsie Walton of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Clarimae Ingles of Champaign; a sister-in-law, Millie Bastert of Camp Point; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Clarence, Raymond, and Frank Bastert; and three sisters, Florence Bastert, Frances Watkins, and Betty Parcells.
Stanley T. Smith Stanley Thomas Smith, 73, of Dixon, died Monday, December 20, 2010, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. He worked as a dairy specialist for the University of Illinois Coop Extension Service for 33 years, prior to his retirement. Page 28
Stanley was born July 17, 1937, in Newton, KS, the son of Virgil and Elizabeth (Vaughan) Smith. He married Nancy Arnold on November 28, 1958, in Newton, Ks. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1962 with a masters degree in dairy science. Stanley was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, Dixon, the YMCA Board during the planning and building phase, the United Fund Board, Dixon Public School Board, Dixon Water Board, Optimist and Toastmaster’s Clubs, and the Stronghold Foundation Board. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Smith of Dixon; one son, Steven C. (Elizabeth) Smith of Bolingbrook; one daughter, Leslie A. (Norman) Knicl of Mahomet; one brother, Vernon (Dwala) Smith of Yreka, Ca.; and four grandchildren, Matthew and Jennifer Knicl, Samantha and Shannon Smith. After retirement Stanley enjoyed gardening, and his grandchildren’s sports, and musical activities. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Kermit and Gordon Smith.
Richard A. Sorrill Richard A. Sorrill, age 88, of Quincy, died on Monday, October 18, 2010 at 1:13 am in Blessing Hospital. He was born on September 5, 1922, in Adams County, Ill., the son of Albert and Edith McConnell Sorrill. On May 3, 1947, he married Iola Vahle in Quincy. She preceded him in death on May 8, 1990. Richard was a 1939 graduate of Quincy High School. Richard farmed in rural Quincy for all of his life. He was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, the Mississippi Valley Holstein Club and the Illinois Holstein Association, and the Adams County Farm Bureau. He was a former member of the Liberty School Board and was a Gilmer Township Trustee. Richard was an avid gardener and Chicago Cubs fan. His greatest joys were his family and raising registered Holsteins on his farm, SkyView-Acres. Survivors include three children, Ron Sorrill and wife Glenna of Liberty, Ill., Karen Sorrill, and Dennis Sorrill and wife Lois of Quincy; four grandchildren, Tom Sorrill and wife Anthea of London, England, Brian Sorrill and companion Sissi of Ursa, Ill., Erin Lyons and husband Brian of Alexandria, Va., and Laura Sorrill of Quincy; 4 great grandchildren, Tiffany Sisk, Brianna Sorrill, Jordan Sorrill, and Mathew Sorrill; 3 sisters, Dorothy Roe of Highland, Ill., Marge Rabbitt and husband Dick
of St. Charles, Ill., Phyllis Farlow and husband Lee of Camp Point, Ill.; and a brother, Don Sorrill and wife Shirley of Liberty. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Ruth Koester.
Robert H. Wild Robert H. Wild of Winslow died Wednesday, Octobedr 20, 2010, at Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport. He was born November 10, 1934, in rural Winslow, the son of Harold and Helen (Kundert) Wild. Robert and Shirley Sweetwood were married November 20, 1954, at East Clarno Church in Wisconsin. Robert graduated from Orangeville High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. Robert and Shirley farmed in the Winslow area. He was the fourth generation to operate the family farm. Mr. Wild was an active member of the Stephenson County Holstein Club and Illinois Holstein Association. He and his wife Shirley were awarded the 1997 Senior Breeder Award. Bob purchased his first Registered Holstein in 1944. In 1958, he began farming with his father in a 50/50 partnership. During his years as an Illinois Holstein member, Bob held several local club offices, purchased and sold animals throughout the state and attended many state events. Robert was a square dance caller for 35 years, teaching dances in Orangeville, Freeport, and Monroe, Beloit and Janesville, Wis., and calling in several states. He was on staff at Shady Rest Lodge in Rhinelander, Wis., and Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. Robert is survived by his wife, Shirley of Winslow; children, Scott Wild of Monroe, Patti Brugger of Monroe, Kevin (Sandy) Wild of Forreston and Kris (Theresa) Wild of Winslow; sister, Marlene (Gary) Rote of Freeport; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter Janet Wild.
Darlene A. Zoelzer Darlene V. Zoelzer, age 76, of Moro, died Monday, September 13, 2010, at Christian Hospital North East in St. Louis, Mo. Darlene was born August 30, 1934, in Bethalto, daughter of the late Earl and Viola (Eberhart) Suessen. She married Henry W. Zoelzer, Jr. on August (continued to page 33)
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Holstein Association USA Board Meets in Chicago The Holstein Association USA, Inc. board of directors held its fall meeting in Chicago, Ill., on November 18 and 19. President Larry Tande chaired the two-day session. The board approved the 2011 Management-by-Objective Business Plan and associated budget. The Business Plan projects growth in sales of Holstein Association USA products and services and provides a financial incentive for members who are enrolled in Holstein COMPLETE and use the Start-up program. Holstein COMPLETE is a convenient package of services including registration, classification, mating information, pedigrees, genetic reports, and production records. For more information about any of the Association’s programs and services and items included in this article, visit www. holsteinusa.com, or call Customer Service at 800.952.5200. Update on 2010 Business Plan Management is pleased to announce registrations through November 13th were 295,462, the second highest total in the last 12 years, up 2.1 percent over 2009. Strong growth in transfer activity is evidenced by the 60,138 transfers made through November 13th, which is an increase of 8.5 percent from 2009. Reporting through November, COMPLETE enrollment totaled 239,007 cows and 1,764 herds. This represented a 3 percent increase in cows and 2.1 percent increase in herds since the end of 2009. AgriTech Analytics (ATA) General Manager Bill VerBoort announced through the end of October, ATA has processed records on 877,174 animals. This is up nearly 2 percent over 2009 enrollments. ATA currently ranks second highest, among four processing centers, in the number of cow records processed. For more information about ATA, visit www.agritech.com. Committee Reports The board of directors heard reports from the following committees: 1. Audit 2. Genetic Advancement (GAC) 3. Junior Advisory (JAC) 4. Legislative Affairs 5. Show 6. Type Advisory (TAC) The GAC recommended to the board of directors that no changes be made to the current TPISM formula. However, the Illinois Holstein Herald
board did not accept the recommendation; in the meantime, the TPI formula will remain unchanged until the board has an opportunity to review alternatives. Reflecting on another of the GAC’s recommendations, the board approved the following TPI vision statement: The TPI formula is the gold standard in ranking world-wide Holstein genetics, serving as a rudder for the genetic progress of the breed. The formula represents HAUSA's vision for the improvement of the domestic and international Holstein population for the next five years, encompassing animals identified in the herdbook as well as the commercial Holstein population. The formula is not necessarily aimed at breeding individual cows, but rather to advance the entire genetic pool. HAUSA recognizes and encourages diversity in breeding philosophies to further the progress in the Holstein breed. Regarding the Type Advisory Committee’s recommendations, the board approved the request for the GAC to look at possible ways to implement a change to the TPI formula to help slow the rate of growth in stature. Additionally, the board approved a recommendation to explore creating a new model cow. Most noteworthy from the Junior Advisory Committee, the board approved several recommendations relating to the National Junior Holstein Showring Policy: • Change the transfer date requirements to June 1st for cows and heifers for the 2011 Junior Holstein shows. • Change the lease rule so all lease applications must be received by June 1st in the year exhibiting for 2011 shows. • Clarify present rules regarding junior ownership which will disqualify an animal from Junior recognition by: - Transferring an animal into or out of a junior’s name after the deadline. - Adding or dropping any adult or junior member as owners after the deadline. The board approved the Legislative Affairs Committee’s recommendations to: • Reinforce the support of the HAUSA board’s decision to support bills H.R. 5288 and S. 3531. • Universally adopt the California Standards for milk solids. • Support the National Milk Producers Federation suggestion for reducing
the Somatic Cell Count step-wise to 400,000 by January 1, 2014. From the Show Committee, the board approved the same slate of National Shows for 2011 as has been in effect for 2010. The board approved these additional recommendations from the committee: • The 2011 National and Qualified Judges’ Lists; • Plans for three judges’ conferences in 2011; • The open show judge for National shows must be selected from the Holstein Association USA National Show Judges List for 2012 and beyond; • The associate judges for National shows must be selected from either the National or Qualified Judges List beginning in 2011. Other Business In keeping with the policy to allow the release for reuse of a prefix after 20 years of non-use, the board will release 1,938 prefixes effective December 30, 2010. The board also approved price increases in area and non-area classifications which have not been increased since 1994. There will be no price increase for the classification option included in the Holstein COMPLETE program or the Introductory classification option. Upcoming Meetings The next board meetings are: • Spring board meeting March 24-25, 2011, Brattleboro, Vt. • Summer board meeting June 21-22, 2011. This will be in Richmond, Va. held in conjunction with the 126th Annual Meeting. For more information, contact Lindsey Worden at 800.952.5200, ext. 4096. Story reprinted from Holstein USA website.
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Illinois 4-H Excels at National Dairy Judging Contest The 2010 National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging contest was another premier event for Illinois 4-H’ers. The Illinois 4-H dairy judging team placed 5th high team overall in a strong contest held at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. The Illinois 4-H team was among thirty teams from across the nation who competed for top honors on September 27. Illinois team members included: Tyler Carter, Greenville; Miranda Kollmann, New Baden; Haley Lyons, Rockford; and Kaleb Pruemer, of Shelbyville, Ill. On an individual basis, Miranda Kollmann placed 15th high individual and Kaleb Pruemer placed 18th high individual out of 110 contestants. Both Kollmann and Pruemer received an “All-American” plaque, which is presented to the “Top 25”. Kollmann and Pruemer also tied for top judging score based on confirmation placings only, with an average score of 47.8 points out of a maximum score of 50 on ten classes. In the individual breed competition: Tyler Carter placed 9th in Ayrshire; Kollmann placed 5th in Guernsey, 10th in Ayrshire, and 20th in the Jersey breed; Pruemer placed 12th in Ayrshire and 18th in Guernsey; and Haley Lyons placed 21st in the Jersey breed. On a “top 10” team basis by breed, Illinois 4-H was recognized for placing 2nd in
The Illinois 4-H dairy cattle judging team placed 5th at the 2010 National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest held in Madison, Wis., during the World Dairy Expo. Pictured (left to right): coach, Dave Fischer, retired University of Illinois Extension Dairy Educator; Haley Lyons, Rockford; Miranda Kollmann, New Baden; Kaleb Pruemer, Shelbyville; and Tyler Carter, Greenville, Ill.
Ayrshire, 7th in Guernsey, 8th in Jersey, and 9th in Brown Swiss breed. The Illinois 4-H team was sponsored by the Illinois 4-H Foundation and Illinois Milk Producers’ Association. In
addition, Effingham Equity, Effingham, Illinois sponsored the team jackets. The team was coached by Dave Fischer, retired University of Illinois Extension Dairy Educator.
Illinois 4-H’ers Win Dairy Quiz Bowl at World Dairy Expo The Illinois 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Team placed first in the 2010 World Dairy Expo Invitational 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest held October 2, in Madison, Wis. Team members included: Aaron Mitchell, Winnebago; Haley Lyons, Rockford; Elizabeth Myelle, Winslow; and Sarah Sheehan of Huntley, Ill. The Illinois team went undefeated in the double elimination contest to capture the championship title. Each competition round included 16 questions presented one-on-one with an opposing team member, followed by 15 toss-up questions with bonus point options. The dairy quiz bowl is designed to challenge the 4-H members’ knowledge and quick recall of information relating to the various areas of dairy cattle management. The 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl requires many hours of dedicated learning and a good understanding of the dairy industry. Special thanks to World Dairy Expo for sponsoring the award plaques. The team was coached by Dave Fischer, retired University of Illinois Extension Dairy Educator. Page 30
The Illinois 4-H dairy team won the 2010 Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest held in Madison, WI. during the World Dairy Expo. Pictured are (left to right): Dave Fischer, retired U of I Extension Dairy Educator/ coach; Elizabeth Myelle, Winslow; Aaron Mitchell, Winnebago; Haley Lyons, Rockford; and Sarah Sheehan, Huntley.
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ILLINOIS 4-H’ERS PARTICIPATE AT NAILE DAIRY CONTESTS The Illinois 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Team participated in the 2010 National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl competition held in Louisville, Kentucky on November 5-6. Team members included: Justin Crull, Poplar Grove; Josh Hasting, Stockton; Samantha Ropp, Strawn; and Philip Shanks, Garden Prairie, Ill. The Illinois team was among 19 states competing from throughout the United States. The 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl has become a premier event of education and competition among young people involved with 4-H dairy project work. This was the 31st consecutive year for this prestigious youth event held in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE). The 4-H dairy quiz bowl is one of the nation’s most challenging contests for dairy industry youth as it tests the contestants’ knowledge in various areas including dairy production, dairy products and dairy science. The Illinois 4-H dairy team also competed in the NAILE Youth Dairy Judging Contest on November 7th and placed first in the Brown Swiss breed, and 8th high team overall out of 24 participating youth teams. Samantha Ropp placed 3rd high individual overall out of 96 contestants. Ropp also placed 4th in Brown Swiss, 7th in Holsteins, and 9th in Guernsey. Josh Hastings placed 5th in Brown Swiss and 10th in Ayrshires.
The Illinois 4-H Dairy Team placed first in the Brown Swiss breed during the 2010 NAILE Youth Dairy Judging Contest. Pictured (L to R): Dave Fischer, coach; Justin Crull, Poplar Grove; Philip Shanks, Garden Prairie; Josh Hasting, Stockton; Samantha Ropp, Strawn; and Dave Wallace, Executive Secretary Brown Swiss Association, Beloit, Wis.
Philip Shanks placed 11th in Jerseys. Thank you to Diamond V Mills, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for sponsoring the team jackets and to the Illinois 4-H Foundation and the Illinois Milk
Producers’ Association who sponsored the team expenses. Dave Fischer, University of Illinois Retired Extension Dairy Educator, was the team coach and was assisted by Becky Meier, Ridott, Ill.
MERLE HOWARD AWARD WINNER______________________ Stephanie Aves’ passion for showing dairy cattle demonstrated through her junior project work, has earned her the 2010 Merle Howard Award. The daughter of Kevin and Julie Aves of Popular Grove, Ill., Aves is the seventh person to receive this award. The Merle Howard Award is presented to the top junior exhibitor at World Dairy Expo who demonstrates exemplary skills in fitting, showmanship, and overall passion for the dairy industry. This 20-year-old is very passionate about life and uses the talents God has given her to the fullest. A number of years ago this Illinois native was looking for a good calf to be a foundation for her herd and that is when Stephanie Aves started a lifelong friendship with Yvonne Preder of Plymouth, Wis. As Preder recalls, “She had the look in her eye that just told me she was the right person for this calf.” And the calf Aves purchased went on to win her class at the 2006 World Dairy Expo and was named Junior Champion of both the Grand International Red and White Junior Show and the Open Show. That was just the beginning. That same Red and White, Scenic-Edge JoyfulRed-ET, was named Grand Champion of the Red and White Show and was named the 15th Junior Supreme Champion at World Dairy Expo. Illinois Holstein Herald
The very next year, Joyful repeated as Grand Champion of the Junior Red and White Show. Through a series of smart matings, this Popular Grove, Ill., native has further developed this cow family. At this year’s show, St-yle-SA IZ JoytimeRed-ET, a daughter from the initial purchase was named Intermediate Champion of the Red and White Junior Show. Another daughter, St-yle-SA Jumpn 4 Joy-Red-ET, was first place junior owned animal in the fall yearling class. What’s more, Aves has developed her marketing skills and has sold embryos around the world. Simply said, she is a self-starter who definitely has a budding career in the dairy industry. This University of WisconsinPlatteville junior would be quick to point out that
her dairy project is a family affair as she works as a team with her parents and brother Kyle. Earlier in her young career, Aves won the Senior Showmanship Competition at the 2005 World Dairy Expo. At those earlier showmanship contests, contestants also had to compete in a fitting contest which this young lady won quite handily as she expertly maneuvered the clippers and other fitting gear. Also a talented judge, Aves competed in the 2008 National 4-H Contest and was member of the fourth place Illinois judging team and was twelve individual. Now competing at the collegiate level, she was a member of the second place University of Wisconsin-Platteville team at the 2010 Accelerated Genetics Intercollegiate Judging Contest where she was tenth place individual. In 2009, the Red and White Dairy Cattle Association recognized her as their top junior by awarding her the Junior Breeder Award. Merle Howard was a respected dairy industry pioneer. Winner of the 1954 Klussendorf Award, Howard was a herd manager, Holstein classifier and later a sales and export businessman. Serving on the first National Dairy Shrine Board, he became one of only seven people to receive the 4-E Award for outstanding service. Story compliments of Hoard’s Dairyman Page 31
DISTRICT NEWS______________________ Boone-Winnebago The Boone-Winnebago club held their annual meeting in late November, enjoying good food & fellowship with fellow Holstein breeders and celebrating a much-improved milk price! Our juniors continue to stay quite active within the state association, with Aaron Mitchell serving as president for the coming year. The Crull Family has been busy this fall with Brian & Sue being named Master Breeders for the Red & White breed at the PDCA Convention, and Nicole Stout was married to Dusty Schirm in December.
Nicole & Dusty Schirm
A special congratulations goes to Stephanie Aves for winning the Merle Howard Award at World Dairy Expo! (Read more about Stephanie in this Herald.) The club is looking forward to hosting the Northeast District Show with McHenry-Lake & Tri-County on July 2 & 3 at the Boone County Fairgrounds. May everyone stay warm this winter! Carrie Pollard
Mississippi-Valley We held our annual meeting at the Paloma Community Building on November 6. It seems that our club gets smaller each year. We have three new babies: Adam and Kelly Weiman are the parents of a son, Taylor Joseph, born Sept. 6; grandparents are Gary and Teresa Weiman. Joe and Cheryl (Frericks) Schutte have a daughter, Kelsey Lynn, born Dec. 7 at 7:54 a.m., 7lbs and 4 oz, and 19.5 inches long. Rita Frericks now has a granddaughter to spoil. Kory and Olivia (Edwards) Powell have a son, Aiden Richard, on Dec. 14, weighing 8 lbs 4oz. and 22 inches long. Grandparents are Rick and Mary Edwards, and Paul and Eadie Edwards are great-grandparents. Page 32
Bobby and Eileen (Deters) are now foster parents. They have two children Hannah and Braydon since late August. Two long time club members passed away. Dick Sorrill on October 18 and Albert Bastert December 19. See the obituaries elsewhere in the Herald. Our condolences go out to each family. Highlights from our annual meeting include: Outstanding Junior members were girl age 14 and under Hannah Weiman and 15 and over Niki Neisen; boys 14 and under a tie Jordan Thorman and Cole Cutforth, and 15 and over Cory Thorman. Niki Neisen was named Premier Breeder and Exhibitor from our District Show. She also received the junior production award on Senteka Benedict Sara with a record of 7-07 305 2X-ME of 26,479 746F 798P. Winners from the judging contest: Sr women, Callie Unruh, first; and Nicole Edwards Bateman, second; Jr girls Lexi Neisen and Niki Neisen, second. Senior men Bob Cary, first and a tie for second Bill Deters and Jeff Thorman; Jr boys Lucas Tennis, first; and Michael Anderson, second. Our officers for the upcoming year: Jeff Thorman, president; Herb Schmiedeskamp, vice-president; Niki Neisen, secretary-treasurer; Bill Deters and myself as state directors; and myself, reporter. committee chair’s include Eileen Malone and Gary Weiman, show; Herb Schmiedeskamp and Bill Deters, scholarship; Jeff Thorman, shake stand; Charlie Koch and Paul Edwards, nominations, and Andrew Mowen, junior. Everyone mark your calendars; we host the 2011 State Convention in Quincy at the Holiday Inn, December 1-2. God Bless until next time. Beth Weas Cash.
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Tri-County had its annual meeting on November 21, with a noon dinner and business meeting in Sycamore. Twenty senior and ten juniors were present. Business included a report from president Ray Hess on the root beer floats given out this past summer. 220 floats were given out at the Northeast district show, and 270 were distributed at the state show. The floats were a celebration of our 75th year as a club. We would like to thank MDA for donating the ice cream at the state show and our thanks go to Steve Schwoerer for getting the ice cream to the state show.
New business included our commitment to being part of the Northeast district show. Two state directors were elected to represent our club. Joe Engel of Luck-E Holsteins was reelected for a two-year term. The Engels have an intern on the farm from the UK, Chris Rutter, who will be with them through mid-February 2011. Welcome, Chris, to the US! Roger Koehn was elected as a first time director for a three-year term. A recent classification on his farm brought their total of excellent cows to 15 with 3 new excellents. Each of his children, Rick, Riley, and Rachel, owns one of the new excellent cows. Our club decided to give each one of our state directors a $100 stipend per year in order to help defray their expenses as they travel the state in order to represent our club. Other news: Al Lenkaitis, Jr. continues to promote our dairy industry through the MDA program Speak-Out. Thus far he has spoken to over 300 members of the Lions, the Rotary or to other business clubs about the value of our product and the care we give our animals. The meeting ended with the election of officers: President – Ray Hess, Vice-President – Al Lenkaitis, JR., Secretary – Mary Etta Lenkaitis, and Reporter – Linda Drendel. Over the month of December, there were also 4 Tri-County members who got engaged. The happy couples are: Andy Lenkaitis and Sarah Galdi; Julie Drendel and J.W. Ashton; Joe Engel and Margaret Muetze; and, Lorilee Schultz and Ryan Mcguire. Congratulations go out to everyone! Lastly, Jennifer Drendel was married to Eric Burdette on December 18. Jennifer is the daughter of Mark and Pam Drendel, Hampshire. Jennifer and Eric make their home in Abingdon, Ill. Eric is a middle school teacher and athletic director, and Jennifer is high school History teacher in Avon. Linda Drendel
Jennifer and Eric Burdette
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the directors to be seated on the Board of Directors:
In Memoriam
included Hess, Joe Engel and Alan Ainger. Ray Hess presented the 2010 IHA resolutions as follows: • Be it resolved to approve the acts and deeds of the officers and board of directors for the past year. • Be it resolved to thank Boyd Schaufelberger for serving on the Board of Holstein USA and representing the members of Illinois Holstein Association and other Holstein members throughout the US. • Be it resolved to thank Sarah Sheehan and Katie Probst for their service as Illinois Holstein Dutchesses and Emily Sheehan and Renee Probst for their service as Little Miss Holstein representatives. • Be it resolved to thank all officers, employees and state committee chairmen and sitting directors for their efforts and accomplishments this past year. • Be it resolved to thank Ethan Heinzmann, Golden Oaks Farm, the sale staff and sponsors, and everyone involved in the state sale their efforts in hosting the 2010 Illini Golden Opportunity Sale. • Be it resolved to thank all sponsors and donors for State and District Illinois Holstein functions. • Be it resolved to thank the University of Illinois Dairy Extension Team, the three amigos, for their years of service to the Illinois Holstein Association and the dairy industry in Illinois. • Be it resolved to thank the coaches and advisors of the Illinois Junior Holstein Association, University of Illinois and Cooperative Extension Service for their effort and influence and accomplishments in supporting the youth of the Illinois Holstein Association. • Be it resolved to thank the members of the Illinois Holstein Association, other individuals and organizations who support the Illinois Junior Holstein Association in their fundraising activities • Be it resolved to thank the Illinois PDCA for hosing the 5th Illinois PDCA All-Breeds Convention and Breed Meetings. • Be it resolved to thank Dale Drendel, retiring present, for his efforts on behalf of the Illinois Holstein Association. • Be it resolved to support the Midwest Dairy Association and their Fuel Up to Play 60, the in-school nutrition and activity program launched by the NDC and the NFL.
Directors filling expired terms: Heart of Illinois Steve Irwin Tri-County Joe Engel (term to expire in 2012 at Tri-County’s request) Tri-County Roger Koehn Lincolnland Marc Hilgendorf
30, 1953, at Eden United Church of Christ in Edwardsville. He preceded her in death on January 9, 2001. Darlene is survived by two sons, Thomas Henry Zoelzer of Moro and Robert Joe Zoelzer and his wife Jennifer of Moro; a daughter, Ronna Jean Kuehnel and her husband Gregory of Bethalto; four grandchildren, Chad William, Callie Ann, and Kaide Lynn Zoelzer, and Philip Gregory Tate; one grandson, Brett Thomas Zoelzer preceded her in death. Other survivors include a sister, Golda Cooper Gross and her husband Roy of Marine and two brothers, John Suessen and his wife Donna of Bethalto and Orville Suessen and his wife Donna of El Paso, Ill. Darlene was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Midway. She was a member of St. John’s Ladies Aide, the Sunshine Fellowship and the Gateway Holstein Club.
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Junior Representatives President Vice President
Aaron Mitchell Haley Lyons
Ron Schaufelberger made a motion that the nominations be closed and that the names presented be accepted to the Illinois Holstein Association Board of Directors. The motion was seconded by Joann Hartman and passed. It was announced that Kelli Dunklee would be in Illinois to observe the possible sites for the 2015 National Convention. On a motion by Joe Engel that was seconded by Gary Janssen the members approved the Executive Committee conferring with the Convention Committee Chairs to determine the final site if more than one site is considered suitable for hosting the convention. In new business Carol Timmerman spoke about the Homes Group which was organized in the Northwestern part of Illinois to oppose a large dairy that was proposed for Jo Davies County. The group is very politically motivated. They don’t feel that the IL EPA is doing its job so they are pulling the US EPA into the to mix. If successful it is feared they will try to drive existing dairy’s out of the area to. It was noted that it is impossible for individual farms to address them; instead it is important for groups such the Illinois Milk Producers and Farm Bureau to support our industry and farms and producers. It was noted that the committee meetings will be held in January 2012 and not with the 2011 Illinois Holstein Convention next year. Beth Weas Cash spoke on behalf of the Mississippi Valley Holstein Club inviting members to the 2011 Illinois Holstein Convention which will be held in Quincy next year on December 1-2. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:10 a.m. following a motion by Brent Pollard which was seconded by Jim Schumacher and approved by the membership.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I would like to thank you for the support and help that I have received during the last two years as president of the Illinois Holstein Association. I also ask the every one of its members support our new president and the executive board in their efforts to guide our association. These next years call for a spirit of cooperation as we plan for the 2015 National Convention. Dale Drendel We would like to thank the Kenneth Erbsen family and the Illinois Holstein Association for the beautiful engraved clock presented to us at the 2010 IL PDCA All-Breeds Convention. It is an honor to be given the Senior Breeder Award. Our family has worked with many great people through the Holstein Association. Kenneth and Pauline Erbsen are at the top of that list. It was a privilege to be honored at the same banquet as Pauline. Again, thanks to everyone who has been part of our “dairy life”. Dennis & Beth Engel
Respectfully submitted: Lori Lyons, Secretary
Ray Hess made a motion to approve the resolutions. The motion was seconded by Kevin Wendling and passed. Bill Deters brought forward the names of Illinois Holstein Herald
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International Junior Holstein Show The International Junior Holstein Show was held September 28, 2010, in Madison, Wis. Adam Liddle, Argyle, NY, served as judge for the 211-head show. Grand Champion: Logsdon Durham Cher, Katie Gibson & Michaela Sanders, Eminence, Ky. Res. Grand Champion: Stone-Front Advent Lavern, Shane Noldolf, Rudolph, Wis. Intermediate Champion: Gen-I-Beq Goldwyn Sabby, Samantha Smithgall, Perry, NY Res. Intermediate Champion: Scenic-Edge Advent Cocoa, Mike Fuller, Rudolph, Wis. Junior Champion: Ms Blondin Dundee BreeET, Chloe Vosters, Kaukauna, Wis. Res. Junior Champion: MS Duckett Durham Beauty-ET, Cal Dewitt, Clinton, Wis. Spring heifer calf (20 shown) 1. Roll-N-View Alex Bristol, Cooper Galton, Nunda, NY 2. Cameron-Ridge Rl Lora-ET, Billy L. Cameron, Mt Vernon, Ky. 11. Holbric Dundee Lactate-ET, Adam Olbrich, Harvard, Ill. 20. Holbric Dundee Lollipop-ET, Morgan Olbrich, Harvard, Ill. Winter heifer calf (22 shown) 1. Ms Duckett Dolman Sandra-ET, Max Wolf, Lebanon, Conn. 2. Siemers Goldwyn Suzy Q-ET, C, J, J, J, C, L Siemers, Newton, Wis. 7. Schluter Sanchez Erica-ET, Cole Schluter, Gifford, Ill. 10. Holbric Atract A-Runner-Red, Adam Olbrich, Harvard, Ill. 19. Co-Vale Goldwyn Dymond-ET, Paige Lyford & Audrey Landgren, Roscoe, Ill. Fall heifer calf (24 shown) 1. MS Duckett Durham Beauty-ET, Cal Dewitt, Clinton, Wis., res. jr. champ. 2. Beldavid Lou Whoopi-ET, Carson, Grant & Brooke Kasbergen, Mansfield, Ill. 11. Erbacres Sovereign Sarah, Payton Erbsen, Lanark, Ill. 15. Ms Chablis Jasper Chancel, C&B Meyer & B&J Carpio, Manteno, Ill. Summer yearling heifer (17 shown) 1. Ms Chardonnays Toy Class, C&B Meyer & M, M&M Price, Manteno, Ill. 2. Routina Dundee Zeralda, Paige Morrill, Lowville, NY 8. Maple-Downs Hailey, Cole Schluter, Gifford, Ill. Spring yearling heifer (21 shown) 1. Ms Blondin Dundee Bree-ET, Chloe Vosters, Kaukauna, Wis., jr. champ. 2. Arethusa Jasper Reese, Chelsie Ross, Lowville, NY WinTer yearling heifer (21 shown) 1. Siemers Goldwyn Goldie-ET, Jordan & Whitney Ebert/Jacob Brey, Algoma, Wis. 2. Lylehaven Fortune Latte-ET, Cooper Galton, Nunda, NY 6. Regancrestcp S Dacia-ET, Megan Opperman & Connor Erbsen, Lanark, Ill. 14. Mibelson Laramie Copernic-ET, Carson, Grant & Brooke Kasbergen, Mansfield, Ill. Fall yearling heifer (12 shown) 1. OCD Aspen Midnight Rain, Jared Dueppengiesser, Perry, NY Page 34
2. Co-Vale Dundee Peony-ET, Frank Buck, New Castle, Ky. Fall yearling in milk (5 shown) 1. Mill Wheel Adv Carolina-ET, Kelly Lee, Johnson Creek, Wis. 2. Pyramid Durham Eternity-ET, Chelsea Abbott, Fairfield, Vt. Junior 2-year-old cow (14 shown) 1. Hardys Goldwyn Destiny-ET, Parker Hardy, Tipton, Mich. 2. Four-Hills Dundee Rene-ET, Elizabeth Hill, Bristol, Vt. Senior 2-year-old cow (9 shown) 1. Shea-Hi Damion Amber, Adam Field, Reedsburg, Wis. 2. Laumax Final Cut Tamia-ET, Crystal SiemersPeterman & Jordan Siemers, Newton, Wis. 10. Borhart Blackstar Tabby, Phillip Shanks, Poplar Grove, Ill. Junior 3-year-old cow (7 shown) 1. Smith Oak Drhm Marge 68-ET, Tylor Smith, Reynoldsville, Pa. 2. Willows-Edge Advent Malika, Jordan Van Dyk, New Richmond, Wis. Senior 3-year-old cow (15 shown) 1. Gen-I-Beq Goldwyn Sabby, Samantha Smithgall, Perry, NY, int. champ. 2. Scenic-Edge Advent Cocoa, Mike Fuller,
Rudolph, Wis., res. int. champ. 4-year-old cow (5 shown) 1. Siemers Alisha Gold Ava-ETS, Crystal Siemers-Peterman, Newton, Wis. 2. Paradise-D Shotl Glystal, Andrea Pagenkopf, Lancaster, Wis. 4. Wesemann Best Velocity, Allison Telgmann, Strasburg, Ill. 5-year-old cow (14 shown) 1. Lazy-A Dundee Susann-ET, Rocco Cunningham, Penngrove, Calif. 2. Four-Hills Luci Ina 1551-ET, Britney Hill, Bristol, Va. 3. Regancrest Babydoll-ET, Carson Kasbergen, Mansfield, Ill. 5. B-J-Grove Champion Hoover, Miranda Kollmann, Kasey Clanton & Patrick Devore, Mulberry Grove, Ill. 6. Schluter Roy Leann, Jessica Telgmann, Strasburg, Ill. 12. Les-Mar-Acres Prymtym Aloha, Paige Lyford, Roscoe, Ill. Aged cow (6 shown) 1. Logsdons Durham Cher, Katie Gibson & Michaela Sanders, Eminence, Ky., gr., champ. 2. Stone-Front Advent Laverne, Shane Noldolf, Rudolph, Wis., res. gr. champ.
Silent Auction Results Buyer Clanton, Joyce Lubben, Judy Bohnert, Jim Kollmann, Steve Kollmann, Steve Clanton, Bruce Noland, Bill Smith, Jerry Clanton, Bruce Clanton, Bruce Hutjens, Carol Schaufelberger, Boyd Pinkerton, Wendy Bingham, Charlotte Rieman, Jane Pollard, Carrie Meier, Glenn Gritton, Connie Drendel, Julie Stout, Stephanie Will, Charlie Drendel, Linda Timmerman, Carol Wagner, Jane Lubben, Judy Irwin, Melissa McCoy, Kay Lyons, Palma Lenschow, Kathy Runyon, Jeff Unruh, Callie Fischer, Bonnie Hutjens, Carol Pinkerton, Wendy Irwin, Melissa Rosenbaum, Fred
Description John Deere Wall Hanging 2 Mugs/Notepad Snowman Wall Hanging Wire Cow Basket Prairie Farms T-shirt Curtiss Bull Books Roxy Mug Hickory Creek Book Elmwood Farms Dispersal Book Holstein World Book 25 Christmas Tags 1975 Annual Convention 25 Christmas Tags McNess Star Basket Popcorn Basket Cow Flower Vase Painted Saw Rustic Puzzle Illiniopoly Basket Hand-Made Ornament Holstein Wall Clock Wooden Wagon Holstein Door Stop Xmas Ornament: Farmer Bibs Xmas Ornaments: Santa Claus Holstein Cookie Jar/Holder Gingerbread Sleigh Gingerbread Sleigh Gingerbread Sleigh Candy Basket Basket/Candle Warmer McNess Basket - Vanilla Bath, Note Pad, Red 1 Bath, Note Pad, Red 2 Candle Topper Cheese Tray & Candy
* Additional $15 in donations.
Price $33.00 15.00 27.00 10.00 6.00 5.00 20.00 20.00 5.00 5.00 15.00 50.00 20.00 31.00 26.00 24.00 28.00 14.00 22.00 10.00 50.00 16.00 16.00 60.00 57.00 33.00 15.00 15.00 20.00 22.00 22.00 32.00 15.00 20.00 4.00 15.00
Donated By Pauline Erbsen Frank & Beth Cash Pauline Erbsen IL Holstein Diane Clelland Diane Clelland Charlotte Bingham IJHA Diane Clelland Melissa Irwin Diane Clelland Melissa Irwin Glen & Doris Meier Becky Meier Mark & Melissa Irwin Mark & Melissa Irwin R. Schaufelberger R. Schaufelberger NW Jr Holstein Club Dave Fischer Dave Fischer Dave Fischer Mil-R-Mor Farm Mil-R-Mor Farm R. Johnson Estate Mil-R-Mor Farm Mil-R-Mor Farm Mil-R-Mor Farm B-J Grove Holsteins NW Jr Holstein Club Glen & Doris Meier Mississippi Valley Club Frank & Beth Cash NW Jr Holstein Club
TOTAL $813.00
Also, thank you to Dale Drendel, who purchased the Live Auction item, a handmade quilt from Pauline Erbsen, for $260.
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International Holstein Show The International Holstein Show was held October 1-2, 2010, in Madison, Wis. Brian Craswell, Hunter River, PEI, served as judge while Tyler Doiron, Cap Sante, QC, was the assistant judge. The duo placed 420 head of Holsteins over the two-day show. Supreme & Grand Champion: Harvue Roy Frosty, Mike & Julie Duckett, Junemann & Armbrust, Rudolph, Wis. Res. Grand Champion: Stone-Front Iron Pasta, Mike & Julie Duckett & George Kasbergen, Rudolph, Wis. Intermediate Champion: Idee Goldwyn Lynley-ET, Gen-Com Holsteins & Jeff Butler, Chebanse, Ill. Res. Intermediate Champion: Whitaker Stormatic Rae, Gene Iager & Craig Walton, Carlisle, Pa. Junior Champion: Craigcrest Rubies Gold Rejoice, Craigcrest Holsteins, Arthur, ON Reserve Junior Champion: Rockymountain Goldwyn Trisha, Beckholm Holsteins, Sunderland, ON Premier Breeder: Ferme Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC Premier Exhibitor: Ferme Blondin, Sainte-placide, QC Premier Sire: Braedale Goldwyn Spring heifer calf (41 shown) 1. Sco-Lo Durham Molly-TW, John Cannon, Graisson Schmit & Kurt Wolf, Dyersville, Ia. 2. Roll-N-View Alex Bristol, Roll-N-View Farms, Nunda, NY 14. Holbric Dundee Lollipop, Morgan Olbrich, Harvard, Ill. 15. BVK Atwood Andora-ET, Jeff Butler & Kingstead, Damascus, Md. 18. Golden-Oaks Sanchez Chelie, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda, Ill. 29. BVK Aftershock Anelle-ET, Jeff Butler & Kingstead, Damascus, Md. 31. Holbric Dundee Lactate-ET, Adam Olbrich, Harvard, Ill. 34. Ms Atwood Annmarie-ET, Jeff Butler, Joe Vitale, Gerald Todd Jr., Chebanse, Ill. 41. Lewisdale Shottle Sugar, Tomas Steidinger, Chicago, Ill. Winter heifer calf (32 shown) 1. Stranshome Dundee Daisy-ET, R&S Allyn, M Heath, R Heida, Cannan, Ct. 2. Welkcrest Dundee Dezi, Roll-N-View Farms, Nunda, NY 24. Holbrich Attract A-Runner-Red, Adam Olbrich, Harvard, Ill. Fall heifer calf (36 shown) 1. Lindenoord Goldwyn Albany, Albany Syndicate, Lindenoord Holsteins, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 2. Lewisdale Eastside Amazement, B. Thompson, J. Lewis, J. Callaghan, Charlottetown, PE 7. Ernest-Anthony Jaz Tempo-ET, Jeff Butler, Frank & Diane Borba, Chebanse, Ill. 15. Beldavid Lou Whoopi-ET, Carson, Grant & Brooke Kasbergen, Mansfield, Ill. 31. Matrix Armani-ET, Valerie L. Greco & Ronald J. Mikulice, Orangeville, Ill. Summer yearling heifer (29 shown) 1. Morsan W Jasper Booboo, Morsan Farms, Ponoka, AB 2. Tolamika Goldwyn Madeline, Cormdale Gen/ T&L Cattle/Genervation, Bethany, ON 19. Maple-Downs Hailey, Cole Schluter, Gifford, Ill. 22. Ms Chardonnays Toy Class-ET, C&B Meyer & M,M &M Price, Manteno, Ill. Spring yearling heifer (27 shown) 1. Rockymountain Goldwyn Trisha (Braedale Goldwyn), Beckholm Holsteins, Sunderland, ON, res. jr. champ. 2. Fontenoise Jasper Penelope, Mario Comtois, Gen-Com Holsteins, Notre-dame-du, QC 12. Ludwigs-DG Goldwyn Ember-ET, Ludwig Farms, Fithian, Ill. Illinois Holstein Herald
Winter yearling heifer (26 shown) 1. Craigcrest Rubies Gold Rejoice (Braedale Goldwyn), Craigcrest Holsteins, Arthur, ON, jr. champ. 2. Blayjoy Pundit Patrice, Hodglynn Holsteins & Pat Conroy, Kincardine, ON 3. Beldavid Goldwyn Reese-ET, Jeff Butler, Frank & Diane Borba, Chebanse, Ill. 7. Mibelson Laramie Copernic-ET, Carson, Grant & Brooke Kasbergen, Mansfield, Ill. Fall yearling heifer (20 shown) 1. Co-Vale Dundee Petunia-ET, Mike Heath & Robert Yeoman, Westminster, Md. 2. Petitclerc Goldwyn Alex, Ferme J.P. Petitclerc & Fils Inc., Saint-basile, QC 20. Flat-Net Durham Nikia, Todd Netemeyer, Carlyle, Ill. Fall yearling in milk (13 shown) 1. Comco Goldwyn Lolll, Ferme Jocelyn Cote/ Cole & Brian Connor, South Durham, PQ 2. Paninou Shottle Annabelle, R&S Allyn, J. Lepage/Rodemsay, Canaan, Ct. Junior 2-year-old cow (39 shown) 1. Rosedale Lexington, Rosedale Genetics, Oxford, Wis. 2. Stanhope Leah Goldwyn, Ferme Blondin & Hardys Holsteins, Saint-placide, QC Senior 2-year-old cow (37 shown) 1. Bonaccueil Camee Final Cut, Comestar Holsteins, Granga La Ponderosa, Victoriaville, QC 2. Mosnang Elmo Goldwyn, Morsan Farms & Chris Parry, Ponoka, AB 11. Ms Atlees Shottle Aubry-ET, Jeff Butler & Morsan Farms, Chebanse, Ill. Futurity (16 shown) 1. Budjon-JK Emilys Edair-ET, Budjon Farms & Joel Kietzman, Lomira, Wis. 2. Budjon-JK Emotional-ET, Budjon Farms & Joel Kietzman, Lomira, Wis. 16. AHM Lady Purdue-ET, Matrix Show Cattle & Bedrock Holsteins, Orangeville, Ill. Junior 3-year-old cow (19 shown) 1. Deboer Gldwyn Snow Velvet-ET, Jeff Butler, Frank & Diane Borba, Chebanse, Ill. 2. Budjon-JK Emilys Edair-ET, Budjon Farms & Joel Kietzman, Lomira, Wis. 3. Ms Dundee Belinda-ET, Jeff Butler, Gerald Todd & Gerald Todd Jr., Chebanse, Ill. 14. Ms Stranshome Advent Slim-ET, Danny Zehr, Graymont, Ill. Senior 3-year-old cow (26 shown) 1. Idee Goldwyn Lynley, Gen-Com Holsteins & Jeff Butler, QC, int. champ. 2. Whitaker Stormatic Rae, Gene Iager & Craig Walton, Carlisle, Pa., res. int. champ.
9. Cove-Star Gold Surprise-ET EX-92, Mike & Julie Duckett, G Kasbergen & S Armbrust, Rudolph, Wis. 4-year-old cow (29 shown) 1. Brackleyfarm Goldwyn Stella, Gene Iager & Craig Walton, Carlisle, Pa. 2. Winterbay Goldwyn Lotto, Jeff Butler & Peter Vail, Chebanse, Ill. 28. Wesemann Best Velocity, Allison Telgmann, Strasburg, Ill. 5-year-old cow (18 shown) 1. Rainyridge Talent Barbara, Ernest Kueffner & St. Jacobs ABC, Boonsboro, Md. 2. Lylehaven Durham Cabernet, White Gold Dairy Ltd./Howard View Holsteins, Warman, SK 13. Schluter Roy Leann, Jessica Telgmann, Strasburg, Ill. 15. B-J-Grove Champion Hoover, Miranda Kollman, Casey Clanton & Patrick Devore, Mulberry Grove, Ill. 16. Rivercross Rubens Annika-ET, Brian Meyer, Manteno, Ill. Aged cow (16 shown) 1. Harvue Roy Frosty, Mike & Julie Duckett, Junemann & Armbrust, Rudolph, Wis., gr, champ. 2. Flechedor Stormatic Zita, Annie Lacorers & Luc Boisvert, Princeville, QC, bred & owned champ. 125,000 lb. cow (12 shown) 1. Stone-Front Iron Pasta, Mike & Julie Duckett, George Kasbergen, Rudolph, Wis., res. gr. champ. 2. Starbrite Lyster Lyndsay, Hodglynn Holsteins & Starbrite Holsteins, Kincardine, ON
Reserve Grand Champion Stone-Front Iron Pasta Mike & Julie Duckett & George Kasbergen
1st Senior 3-year-old Idee Goldwyn Lynley Gen-Com Holsteins & Jeff Butler Page 35
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Congratulations to Oertel Farms and the Oertel Family for developing Liza over the past 11 years into the 2010 Illinois Cow of the year. Thank you to Ralph Twenhafel and the late Allen Tucker for purchasing Liza at the 1997 Golden Opportunity sale and for making her available to become part of Brite-Side Holsteins in 1999. We are proud to have bred Liza and honored to have her recognized by our fellow Holstein Breeders.
Roblee Victor Lucy Liza Lifetime to date: 322,736m 12,364f 9539p Bred 15 times resulting in 12 natural calves EX Durham & VG-88 Outside daughters
Liza started her "marathon" with a heifer calf before leaving Roblee Farm. Today her Great, Great Granddaughter Roblee Helmsman Lana Lady is a promising 2-year-old at Roblee Farm. Hopefully she will follow in Liza's footsteps Page 38
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Stars at Koester Dairy Anana
LaBritta
LaClar Reggie Anana EX-90
LaClar BWM LaBritta 2E-90 GMD DOM
5-00 2x 365 43,789 3.7 1610 3.0 1298 7-04 2x 365 48,111 3.1 1469 2.9 1417 LaBritta, brood cow extraordinaire, is a 3rd generation EX with many daughters and granddaughters in the herd. Now over 200,000M lifetime, she’s still going strong and is due to Shotgun.
LaStella
LaShonda
4-04 2x 346 40689 3.6 1462 3.0 1238 5-05 3x 210 31,166 3.4 1064 2.8 887 (RIP) Anana, a 4th generation EX, is an everyday favorite that should surpass 45,000M in her current lactation. She has daughters by Mac and Million, and is now bred to Palermo.
LaClar Bolton LaShonda VG-86 2Y
LaClar Stormatic Frosty 2E-92
5-00 2x 333 43,207 3.6 1549 2.9 1264 6-02 2x 365 45,283 3.6 1630 2.9 1303 With a 93pt. mammary, Frosty has one of the widest rear udders you will see. Her Toystory daughter is following in her footsteps milking over 100lbs @ 2yrs on her 1st test. Frosty, featured on our farm’s logo, is due soon to Super.
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LaClar Stormtc LaStella 2E-92
4-06 2x 365 41,030 3.8 1575 3.1 1288 6-00 2x 365 40,539 3.7 1512 3.0 1236 LaStella, a maternal sister to LaBritta (above), is also a 3rd generation EX from LaClar Prescott LadyBlitz (EX-GMD-DOM). LaStella has two outstanding ToyStory daughters that are both contracted. She is due soon to Gerard.
LaKia
Frosty
1-11 2x 365 35,199 3.4 1183 2.9 1010 LaShonda, from a VG Shottle daughter of LaBritta(above), continues to impress visitors. She, along with her two full sisters, all carry A.I. contracts. She has Freddie and Gerard pregnancies and is bred to AltaIota.
LaClar Shottle LaKia VG-86
2-07 2x 365 40,054 3.8 1503 3.0 1207 3-09 3x 332 41,567 3.6 1507 3.0 1265 (RIP) LaKia is from a VG Ramses daughter of LaBritta. She has a sweet-uddered Boliver 2-yr-old that has contract interest. LaKia has A.I. contracts and has pregnancies by Gerard and Man-O-Man and is bred to Feddie.
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