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014HO05021 014HO04929 014HO05010 014HO04099 014HO04026 014HO05120 014HO04766 014HO05006 014HO05156
SSCE %R UDC %R
Target Man-O-Man Columbia Billion Airraid Eric Champ Cedric Mast
5% 5% 5% 6% 6% 6% 6% 6% 6%
84 83 83 99 99 85 85 84 83
+2.44 +1.48 +0.90 +0.98 +2.09 +1.47 +1.46 +0.99 +1.90
91 90 90 95 97 91 91 90 86
014HO05223 202HO00246 014HO03913 014HO04368 202HO00127 014HO04670 014HO05095 014HO05058 014HO04599
Precision Braveheart Harry Kane Jobert Phil G Alando-Red Arick Abraham
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SSCE %R UDC %R
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82 80 99 98 94 93 92 86 85
+0.90 +1.41 +1.30 +1.51 +1.21 +1.58 +1.72 +1.72 +0.99
82 83 96 91 85 90 91 89 89
014HO05154 014HO05271 014HO05171 014HO04625 014HO05177 210HO00105 210HO00107
SSCE %R UDC %R
Baymont 7% Mike 7% Abel 7% Topeka-P-Red 7% Phantom 7% Ralstorm*RC 7% Fibrax 7%
84 84 83 83 82 82 68
+2.13 +0.92 +1.33 +1.27 +1.38 +1.22 +2.00
©2009 Accelerated Genetics. Source: 01/10. HA/USDA Genomic. IB/MACE-USA. Photo: Robinson
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ILLINOIS HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION Officers
President .......................................................................................Dale Drendel 15N057 Walker Rd., Hampshire, Ill. 60140; 847/683-2590
ddrendel@fvi.net
Vice President................................................................... Kevin Wendling 13500 North 400th St., Altamont, Ill. 62411; 618/483-5532
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 Joann Hartman................................................................................... Southern 200 Holstein Place, Waterloo, Ill. 62298-2743; 618/939-6450 glendell@htc.net Mike Netemeyer..................................................................................... Clinton 18817 Emerald Rd., Carlyle, Ill. 62231; 618/594-3190 mdnet@tincans.net Beth Weas Cash.....................................................................Mississippi-Valley 1841 E 1600th St., Paloma, IL 62359; 217/455-3440 cowbelle82@yahoo.com
Illinois Holstein Herald Editor & Webmaster Julie L. Drendel
165 Penny Lane, Sycamore, Ill. 60178 815/991-5506 · 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
Other Representative
Dr. Mike Hutjens University of Illinois Extension · hutjensm@uiuc.edu · 217/333-2928
Directors - Term Expires 2010 Heart of Illinois.............................................. Gary Zehr, Graymont Lincolnland.......................................... Marc Hilgendorf, Nokomis Tri-County.......................................................... Ray Hess, Genoa Tri-County.................................................... Joe Engel, Hampshire
815/743-5722 815/383-4776 815/784-6006 847/683-3482
Directors - Term Expires 2011 Boone-Winnebago....................................... Brent Pollard, Rockford Clinton......................................................Mike Netemeyer, Carlyle Effingham.................................................... Megan Shoaf, Mason Heart of Illinois......................................Tricia Kilburn-Zehr, Graymont Lincolnland............................................. Roger Bauman, Nokomis McHenry-Lake............................................... Alan Ainger, Harvard McHenry-Lake....................................... Gary Janssen, Wauconda Mississippi Valley.............................................. Bill Deters, Quincy Southern............................................... Joann Hartman, Waterloo Stephenson............................................. Eric Smith, Orangeville Stephenson............................................. Kent Smith, Orangeville
815/962-2664 618/594-3190 217/821-9944 815/743-5722 217/563-7692 262/749-4814 847/224-7857 217/224-3192 618/939-7075 815/821-1909 815/789-4059
Directors - Term Expires 2009 Boone-Winnebago.............................. John Mitchell, Winnebago Clinton.................................................. Harvey Harpstrite, Trenton Effingham............................................Jim Schumacher, Teutoplis Gateway....................................... Bruce Clanton, Mulberry Grove Gateway .......................................Ron Schaufelberger, Greenville Jo-Carroll............................................ Merlin Timmerman, Galena Mississippi-Valley................................. Beth Weas Cash, Paloma Southern...................................................... Ken Meng, Freeburg *Stephenson.................................................... Glen Meier, Ridott * Ineligible for re-election
815/703-5614 618/224-9852 217/821-4052 618/425-3523 618/664-0789 815/ 777-0318 217/455-3440 618/210-4093 815/238-8540
** Completing an unexpired term
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 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 Fruendly Acres Page 4
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Francis Halpin Farms Page 17 Gaf-Fine Farms, Inc. Page 19 Glendell H. Farms, Ltd. Page 17 Glenkeen Holsteins Page 17 Golden Oaks Farm Page 17 Halldale Farms Page 17 Holbric Holsteins Page 19 Huel-Haven Page 17 Hunter Haven Farms, Inc. Page 17 Interglobe Genetics Page 14 Irwindale Holsteins Page 19 JLD Designs Page 10 J-Maker Dairy Farm Page 17 K-J Holsteins Page 17 K-Lane Farms Page 3, 19 Kaco-Vu Page 17 Kepotah Page 19 Kochnook Farm Page 17 Koll-Kreek Holsteins Page 17 Laeschway Dairy Page 19 Lenkaitis Holsteins Page 17 Lindale Holsteins Page 17 Luck-E Holsteins Page 17
Lucky-King Holsteins Ludwig Farms Lyonden Farm Mackinson Dairy Farm Macomber Farm Massbach Holsteins 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 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 18 Rollin-Huels Dairy Farm Page 18 Rotesown Page 19 Schaufine Farms Page 18 Schaulane Holsteins Page 18 Select Sires Page 20 Shannondoah Holsteins Page 18 Show-N-Style Cattlle Page 18 Smith, Ed Page 7 Stephenson Holstein Club Page 18 Stone Ridge Page 18 Sunshine Genetics Page 6 Team Holsteins Page 18 TimTam Acres Page 18 Tuck’s O’er the Hill Farm Page 19 Twendell Holsteins Page 19 Vital-I Page 19 Von-View Dairy Farm Page 19 Weaver-Lea Page 19 Wildvale Reg. Holsteins Page 19 Will-Can-Do Holsteins Page 19 Winter Dairy Farm Page 19 Zehrview Holsteins Page 19
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REGULARS
FEATURES
Adverstiser’s Index........................................................................... 4
2010 Illinois Contract Rates.......................................................... 15 All-American Illinois Winners....................................................... 10 First Time Excellent Cows............................................................. 12 High Scoring 2-yr-old Cows.......................................................... 13 History & Cookbooks Available.................................................... 11 Illinois Holstein Futurity Notice..................................................... 5 Junior All-American Illinois Winners.............................................. 9 Junior Trip Application................................................................. 13 New TPI Formula......................................................................... 14 Notice of the June Board Meeting................................................... 5 Red & White All-American Illinois Winners................................. 19 Red & White Junior All-American Illinois Winners...................... 16 Revisting Wet Corn and Mycotoxins Spring Risks......................... 10 Superior Young Dairy Producer Award............................................ 7 Progressive Genetic Herds............................................................. 11 Progressive Breeders Registry Herds............................................... 11
Calendar......................................................................................... 5 District News................................................................................ 12 Dutchess Domain........................................................................... 6 From the Board............................................................................... 6 From the President.......................................................................... 6 In Memoriam.................................................................................. 7 Junior Journeys.............................................................................8-9
CALENDAR
March 19: Clinton County Classic, Cattle Viewing and Refreshments; 7:30pm, Carlyle, Ill. March 20: Clinton County Classic Sale; 10:30 a.m.; Clinton County Fairgrounds, Carlyle, Ill. March 26-27: Mid-East Spring National Holstein Show,;Columbus, Ohio; Gus Schwartzbeck, Union Bridge, Md., judge April 10: PDCA Calf Sale; 12:30 p.m.; Round Barns, Champaign, Ill. April 17: Midwest Spring National Holstein Show; Jefferson, Wis., Lynn Harbaugh, Pine River, Wis., judge May 7: Stephenson Spring Sizzler, Stephenson County Fairgrounds, Freeport, Ill. June 13: June Board Meeting June 26-29: National Holstein Convention; Bloomington, Minn. July 18: Clinton County Holstein Show; 10:30 a.m.; Clinton County Fairgrounds, Carlyle, Ill; Ethan Heinzmann, judge July 19: Clinton County Jr. Holstein Show; 9:00 a.m.; Clinton County Fairgrounds, Carlyle, Ill; Howard Dust, judge July 21: Illinois Holstein Dutchess Contest; 5:30 p.m.; Interestate Center, Bloomington, Ill. July 22: Illinois Championship Junior Show; 8:30 a.m.; Interstate Center, Bloomington, Ill. July 23: Illinois Championship Show & Futurity; 8:30 a.m.; Interstate Center, Bloomington, Ill. August 18: Illinois State Fair Junior Holstein Show; Springfield, Ill. August 20: Illinois State Fair Open Holstein Show; Springfield, Ill. On the Cover: After a long, cold winter, Spring is finally here! With 2009 completed, this issue presents the Illinois breeder recognized with owning an All-American. From upper left and going clockwise: Mohrfield Supra Precious, HM Jr. AllAmerican Sr 2-yr-old, owned by Tyler Carter, Greenville; St-yle-SA Mai Tai-Red-ET, Jr All-American March calf, owned by Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove; Winterbay Goldwyn Lotto, owned by Butler & Vail, Chebanse. Several farms have also classified this year, including Mil-R-Mor, who had the honor of having Miss Duplex Reno become a 14th generation Excellent! Illinois Holstein Herald
FUTURITY NOTICE The Illinois Holstein Futurity July 1st deadline will be here before you know it. Please be looking at your show pens and think about which animals will get the nod for the payment list. Nominations due July will include animals being shown in the 2010 futurity (both 2 year olds and 5 year olds), and Five year old futurities in the 2011, 2012. Look for an email in early June indicating which animals are eligible for re-nomination. Remember all monies must be postmarked by July 1, 2010 to be eligible. Mailing address for the futurity: Illinois Holstein Futurity 13258 Center Dr. Lanark, IL 61046
NOTICE OF JUNE BOARD MEETING The June Board meeting is scheduled for June 13, 2010, Ruby Tuesday’s, Bloomington. The Executive Committee will meet at 10:00 AM while the full board will meet a Noon for a Dutch Treat lunch followed by the board meeting. Volume 72, Number 1
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From the President... As we enter the month of March, it is easy to forget the winter that is behind us and look forward to spring: warmer weather, spring planting, improved milk prices, spring consignment sales, and spring training. Plans for 2010 for our state association were put into motion at our state convention last December. Your executive committee met in February in order to insure that those plans be met, and we look forward to seeing you throughout the year. However, our state association needs to look beyond this year and to the year 2015 when we will host the National Holstein Convention. Yes, 2015 may seem a long way away, but planning needs to start now. The last time Illinois hosted the national convention was in 1975, and forty years between conventions will present some challenges. In 1975, Illinois had over 1400 members; today our membership in not quite 700. With nearly half the members to share the worklad now, we will all need to do our part. Many of those who held leadership roles in the 1975
convention are no longer actively involved with registered Holstein work. In many cases, the next generation will be the ones to lead the way. Also, our state will need EVERYONE’S support so that the 2015 convention is truly a memorable event. I believe the first step for us all is an awareness of what it really takes to host a convention. Minnesota will host the 2010 event, and I encourage all of you to attend and learn first hand what it is that makes up a national convention. What would you like to see happen in 2015? What would you like to change or add? Secondly, I ask that each club and each member begin to consider how they can contribute to the success of the 2015 convention. We will need leaders, we will need committee members, and we will need funds to back our work. At the state level, we have begun the work. But we can only go so far; we need you. WHAT can you do?
Dale Drendel
Dutchess Domain Calling all Jr Holstein Girls: The Dutchess contest will be held July 21, 2010, at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. New for 2010:
There will be two contests held: Illinois Holstein Dutchess & Little Miss Holstein
The Illinois Holstein Contest rules remain
unchanged
from
previous
years. However, to help encourage
more participation in future contests, the Little Miss Holstein contest will
take place. Any little girl (with familar
From the Director... Hello to all Holstein breeders as we anxiously anticipate spring. It seems as though winter gets longer every year, but I believe it reallly has been longer this year. Hopefully, with recovering milk prices, the spring cattle sales will be strong this year. Two new field reps have joined Holstein USA recently to serve in the Midwest. Callie Unruh from Kansas will serve Illinois, Missouri and Arkansas and Dennis Devore will have Iowa and southwest Wisconsin as his territory. We welcome them and wish them well in their new jobs. Holstein USA continues to present the DPSP program to other industry players to work to improve how milk is priced and marketed. We still have a long way to go but have made great strides to date. Many groups have endorsed the plan with AMPI being a significant supporter to date. For details on the program go to the Holstein USA website and click on the DPSP box. Any director would be glad to answer your questions or take comments on the program. A new TPI formula was included in the January Sire Summaries. As recommended by the Genetic Advancement Committe, the new formula places more weight on health Page 6
relationship to an active member) ages 6-10 can participate. They will assit the older Dutchess contestants with handing out ribbons during show days.
For more information or to submit an application, contact Lori Lyons at
traits while decreasing type and production slightly. This was done to increase progress in reproduction and longevity while recognizing much progress has already been made in type and production. The Holstein board will be meeting in late March. The Management-by-Objective Business Plan will be reviewed. Business has remained strong, but finances are stressed due to growing receivables. The impact of inbreeding continues to be a challenge with genomics having the potential to accelerate its effect. If you have any thoughts or ideas on what your organization should be working on, please feel free to call me or any of your directors.
815-962-0001 or moolyons@aol.com
Best wishes,
Boyd Schaufelberger
Spring 2010
Superior Young Dairy Producer Award (Please note: Eligibility rules have changed for 2010. You do not need to exhibit at State Fair) Purpose: To create an educational activity during the Illinois State Fair which promotes youth development and personal growth through increased knowledge of the dairy industry and career development.
individual phase competitions. All participants will be recognized and the overall winners will be announced on Saturday afternoon, August 21, following the contest.
Eligibility: Any Illinois 4-H or FFA member who is a current dairy project member in their local 4-H club/FFA chapter and 14 years or older, as of September 1, 2009, is eligible to participate in the 2010 Illinois State Fair Superior Young Dairy Producer Award (SYDPA) program. Remember, You do not need to be a State Fair Jr. dairy exhibitor to participate.
Rules and Regulations: 1. ENTRIES ARE REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE SYDPA contest on August 21, 2010. 2. Exhibitor may only receive a scholarship one time throughout his/her 4-H/FFA years. 3. In order to receive the scholarship, student must pursue studies at an accredited two or four year college, university, certified post secondary trade school or advanced educational program. 4. Scholarship monies are paid directly by the Illinois 4-H Foundation to the institution where the student is enrolled. No interest will be earned on scholarship monies. 5. Any unused scholarship money remains in the Superior Young Producer Award Endowment Fund for future recipients after a student has reached her/his 24th birthday.
Awards: The top five youth with the highest point scores will receive a $1000.00 scholarship and plaque. A plaque will also be presented to each of the “top three” phase winners in the
Contest Format: The contest will be held at the Illinois State Fair in the Livestock Center (open show ring) on Saturday, August 21, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The contest will consist
IN MEMORIAM
Health Service in Orangeville. He attended Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Freeport, Ill., and was a corporate member and treasurer for the Norman B. Barr Children’s Christian Camp in Williams Bay, Wis. He was a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association, Academy of Rural Veterinarians, and the American Association of Bovine Practitioners. He was a member of the University of Illinois Alumni Association. He was the founder and current president of the FFA Alumni for Orangeville High School, and founding member and 1st president of ACT (A Community Together) in Orangeville. He also served as a school board member for 10 years. Steven enjoyed performing with his guitar and going snow skiing and anything involving his children, family and camp at Lake Geneva. He enjoyed the company of his two rescued pet Boston Terriers, Katie and Molly. Surviving are his wife, Debbie of Orangeville; son, Jared (Annette) Samuelson of Rhode Island; daughter, Jessie (Alex) Mills DVM of Orangeville; grandson, Andrew Samuelson of Rhode Island; his mother, Nancy Samuelson of Delavan, Wis; brothers, Scott (Linda) Samuelson of Roscoe, Ill. and Peter (Chris) Samuelson of
Objective: To provide youth with dairy projects a practical experience that will develop their life skills, problem solving abilities and communication techniques. It will also provide an opportunity to win one of five college scholarship that will be awarded annually.
Steven K. Samuelson
Steven K. Samuelson, DVM, 56, of Orangeville, Ill., passed away Wednesay, February 10, 2010, in Clearfield, Pa. He was born Aug. 15, 1953, in Newport, R.I., to Winfield and Nancy (nee Poyten) Samuelson. He was a graduate of Elgin High School, Elgin, Ill. He received his associate degree in science from Elgin Community College in Elgin, and a bachelor’s in science at the University of Illinois, a master’s degree in science from Illinois State University and received his doctorate of veterinary medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana, Ill. He married Debbie Selin on Aug. 9, 1975, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Elgin. In 1982, he became a veterinarian partner with the Orangeville Animal Illinois Holstein Herald
of 3 phases: 8:40 a.m. - Phase 1 - Management Test: A 50 question written test relating to any aspects of dairy management and related facts. Study resources include 4-H dairy project manuals and Livestock E-Quiz (both levels) located on the web site at http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/ equiz/. 9:10 a.m. - Phase 2 - Skillathon: This will involve a series of learning stations with specific tasks and questions for participants to answer, such as “identifying dairy feeds”, “identifying dairy equipment”, “herd health”, and “dairy management”. This will test knowledge and abilities in a learn-by-doing atmosphere. 10:10 a.m. - Phase 3 - Dairy Judging: Six classes, of four animals each, will be placed by the participants based on type conformation. Oral reasons are not given. All eligible 4-H and FFA dairy project members are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to win a $1000.00 scholarship. This program is coordinated and conducted by Dave Fischer, University of Illinois Extension Dairy Educator For entry forms and more information contact your local U of I Extension Office or your FFA Adviser or Dave Fischer at dfischer@illinois.edu or call his office at 618692-9434.
Sharon, Wis.; and father-in-law, Eric (Evelyn) Selin of Davis, Ill. He was preceded in death by his father, Winfield in 2006; grandparents, Walter and Helen Samuelson, and Stephen and Pearl Poyten; and his mother-in-law, June (Eric) Selin. A memorial has been established in his name for the Norman B. Barr Christian Children’s Camp and the FFA Alumni Scholarship Fund of Orangeville High School.
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Junior Journeys Illinois Junior Holstein Association Officers President: Emily Lyons 6447 Fitzgerald Rd. Rockford, IL 61102 erlyons2@uiuc.edu (815) 988-7126 cell Vice President: Haley Lyons 6447 Fitzgerald Rd. Rockford, IL 61102 (815) 962-0001 Secretary: Sarah Sheehan 6111 Ridgeview Dr. Huntley, IL 60142 (847) 514-2987 sescows@yahoo.com Treasurer: Justin Crull 6231 Hunter Rd. Poplar Grove, IL 61065 (815) 765-3673 Reporter: Dakota Grayling 217 South Washington Trenton, IL 62293 farmboy28@att.net (618) 975-8176
2009-2010 Junior Officers
Back row: Treasurer Justin Crull and Reporter Dakota Grayling. Front row: President Emily Lyons, Vice President Haley Lyons and Secretary Sarah Sheehan. Page 8
Hello fellow Illinois Holstein Club members! Special thanks to all who donated for our Junior Silent Auction held at the Illinois Holstein Convention in December. Congratulations to all of the winners! A listing of donors and winners follow: Auction Item Donor Buyer True Type Model Jerry Smith Family Jezebel Framed Poster Mil-R-Mor Holsteins Obert Family Quilt Paulene Erbsen Bev Miller Wall Hanging Paulene Erbsen Snowmen Frank & Beth Cash Kevin Wendling Calf Puzzle Dave Fisher Kevin Wendling Cow Baskets Melissa Irwin Korin Meier Popcorn & Goodies Basket Wes and Connie Winter Jeanne Obert Beanie Babies Frank & Beth Cash Norm Templin Icicle Tree Ornaments Stephenson County Jrs Linda Barker Sugar Cookie Kit Stephenson County Kristi Dinderman Sugar Cookie Kit Stephenson County Lori Lyons Mugs with Treats Frank & Beth Cash Palma Lyons Boot Decoration Marla Behrends Palma Lyons Boot Decoration Marla Behrends Melissa Irwin Cat Calendar Stephenson County Jrs Jessie Mills Cow Ornaments Stephenson County Jrs Melissa Irwin Milk Can Salt & Pepper Shakers Dave Fisher Lori Lyons Cow Tree Ornaments Stephenson County Jrs Jan Obert Gift Set Mississippi Valley Club Linda Drendel Gift Set Mississippi Valley Club Albert Lenkaitis Gift Set Mississippi Valley Club Bev Miller Gift Set Mississippi Valley Club Katie Meier Kitchen Basket B-J-Grove Holsteins Albert Lenkaitis Cookie Jar, Creamer & Platter Albert Lenkaitis John Deere Fleece Blanket Becky Meier Albert Lenkaitis Inflatable Nutcracker Albert Lenkaitis Cow Print Lunch Cooler Dave Fisher Albert Lenkaitis Quilted Wall Hanger Carol Timmerman Albert Lenkaitis California Holstein Bag CA Jr. Holstein Members Albert Lenkaitis California Holstein Bag CA Jr. Holstein Members Albert Lenkaitis Ceramic Platter & Basket Lindale Holsteins Bev Miller Pet Calendar Frank & Beth Cash Bev Miller Cow Print Mug & Decoration Dave Fisher Crystal Sheehan Cow Calendar Stephenson County Jrs Crystal Sheehan Handmade Christmas Cards Jennifer Busker (Meier) Carol Hutjens Barnyard Bath Book Becky Meier Kathy Miller Wooden Cow Melissa Irwin Kathy Miller “Sensi” Scent Warmer Bev Miller Kaye Miller Door Stopper Brian & Lori Lyons Doris Meier Moo Decoration Melissa Irwin Jennifer Busker (Meier) Cow Necklace Kathy Miller Glenn Meier Brushcreek Floral Shirley Coffman Kathy Miller Big Rig Hauler Marla Behrends Glenn Meier
Price $425.00 $700.00 $400.00 $225.00 $12.00 $24.00 $20.00 $35.00 $6.00 $15.00 $6.00 $6.00 $15.00 $35.00 $15.00 $5.00 $6.00 $18.00 $20.00 $3.00 $10.00 $12.00 $15.00 $40.00 $55.00 $50.00 $10.00 $10.00 $30.00 $10.00 $10.00 $15.00 $3.00 $5.00 $8.00 $20.00 $16.00 $12.00 $28.00 $25.00 $10.00 $10.00 $20.00 $50.00
My apologies if we missed any donor or winner in our listing. Thank you for supporting the Juniors! By the time you read this, the Spring Thing will have passed. I hope that everyone had a great time! Congratulation to all participants in the essay, speech, poster display, dairy jeopardy, and dairy quiz bowl contests! Also, congratulations to all the lucky members who get to represent Illinois at the National Holstein Convention in Bloomington, MN, June 26-29! Look for the Spring Thing results in the June issue of the Illinois Holstein Herald. Congratulations and our thoughts are with our co-advisers Brian and Mary Olbrich on the birth of their daughter, Peyton Brianna, born February 15! As your district’s show information is being finalized, please remember to contact Julie Drendel to
Spring 2010
Congratulations to our Junior All-American winners from Illinois!
Mohrfield Supra Precious HM Jr All-American Senior 2-Year-Old Cow Tyler Carter, Greenville, IL
Above-Par Dundee Penny-ET Jr All-American Junior 3-Year-Old Cow Carson, Grant & Brooke Kasbergen, Mansfield, IL
B-J-Grove Champion Hoover HM Jr All-American 4-Year-Old Cow Clanton, Kollman & Devore, Mulberry Grove, IL
Udder Moos
the Clinton County Extension Service in Breese. Extension Ag Specialist Linda Lautenschlaeger will be teaching skills needed to prepare an animal for show. The Clinton County Classic Holstein Sale will be Saturday, March 20, 10:30 am, at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. The Clinton County Jr. Holstein Club will again host the food stand. Food stand items were discussed. Workers are needed. Each family is asked to bring 2 pies or desserts to sell in the food stand. Lueking Dairy Farm is hosting the Regional 4-H Dairy Judging Contest on Saturday, April 17 at 9 am. The Clinton County Junior Holstein Show will be held on Monday, July 19, 9:30 am, at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. Howard Dust will serve as the judge. Election of officers was held. Chris Kollmann is the new president. Josh Huelsmann is the new vice president. Some discussion concerning splitting the secretary- reporter office was held. A motion was made to keep the secretary-reporter offices together but the scrapbook would become a separate committee, not the direct responsibility of the reporter. Jonathan Weekley is the new secretary-reporter. Dakota Grayling is the state director. The scrapbook committee will be made up of the whole club. Scheduled scrapbook work dates will be announced. Jonathan Weekley, Secretary-Reporter
Clinton County
Clinton County Junior Officers 2010 Left to right: Jonathan Weekley, secretaryreporter; Josh Huelsmann, vice president; Chris Kollmann, president; and, Dakota Graying, state director.
have your district shows put on the calendar. The junior club has decided to continue the Embryo Shuffle which was held at the 2008 Illinois Holstein Convention. 14 embryos were donated. Tickets were then sold for a chance to win. Thank You to our past donors and buyers for making this fundraiser a huge success! Plans are to hold our next embryo shuffle at the 2010 Illinois Holstein Convention. If anyone would like to donate an embryo please contact a Junior Officer or Advisor. Dakota Grayling, IJHA Reporter Illinois Holstein Herald
The Clinton County Jr. Holstein Club met January 17, 2010, at the Clinton County Extension Service in Breese. A continuation meeting was also held, January 24, 2010, at the same location. President Chris Kollmann called the meeting to order. Miranda Kollmann gave the treasurer’s report. State director Dakota Grayling reported on the IJHA annual meeting, November 21, in Morton, Ill. Old business included the club t-shirt and polo sales and the club skating party. Orders for club t-shirts and polos are due as soon as possible. The skating party on Sunday, January 10, 2010, was cancelled because of poor participation. New business included the IJHA Spring Thing, a livestock workshop, the Clinton County Holstein Classic Holstein sale, the Clinton County Junior Holstein Show, and election of officers. The IJHA Spring Thing is scheduled for February 27-28, at the Hawthorne Suites in Champaign. Kristi Droste, Dakota Grayling, Brady Heinzmann, Lane Heinzmann, Josh Huelsmann, Chris Kollmann, Dylan Moyer and Jonathan Weekley are planning to attend. The University of Illinois Extension is hosting a livestock workshop on Saturday, March 6, at
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Revisiting Wet Corn and Mycotoxin Spring Risks D airy managers need to remain vigilant as warmer spring weather can cause shelled corn to deteriorate in bins and storage units. With the late fall harvest and need to dry corn rapidly, shelled corn may not dry enough in bins which can lead to heating, mold growth, and mycotoxin increases. The following questions and answers may avoid problems this spring. What moisture level in stored shelled corn can lead to problems? Shelled corn over 14 percent moisture can heat and allow for mold growth. Turning on fans to move air may reduce the risk. If corn fines (broken corn pieces and small kernels) have been removed prior to storage, fewer problems may be expected.
Is high moisture shelled corn at risk? If the moisture content of high moisture shelled corn is correct for your storage unit (25 to 28 percent moisture for oxygen limiting units, 28 to 32 percent for conventional silos, and 30 to 35 percent for bags or bunker storage), corn should be stable if the pH of the fermented shelled corn is under 4.5. Removal rates from storage may need to be increased to keep the face of the high moisture corn fresh and avoid secondary fermentation (mold and yeast development and heating). Removal rates of greater than six inches per day from the surface may be needed to keep wet corn stable prior to feeding. If your wet corn was snaplage (cob, husk, and some plant parts) or high moisture ear corn, moisture levels should be higher to ensure optimal fermentation. What levels of mycotoxins can be a concern? Mycotoxin risk levels for dairy cattle are listed in Table 1 (levels expressed on a total ration dry matter basis; not only corn). Results from a commercial Wisconsin lab indicates the percent of sample over the safe level in Table 1. Other mycotoxins such as aflatoxin and T2 have not been reported as field problem at this point. Vomitoxin is a “marker” mycotoxin indicating other mycotoxins may be present.
What signs of mycotoxin risks can be monitored in my dairy cattle? 1. Rumen disorders and reduced microbial digestion (cud chewing reduced, higher milk urea nitrogen levels, and variable feed intake) 2. Looser fecal discharges (manure scores under 3) 3. Reduced dry matter intake (drop in one to two pounds per cow per day) 4. Lower milk yields or components as dry matter declines What other management factors could be considered? • Watch the quality of your shelled corn looking for signs of heating, mold development, and damaged corn kernels. • Testing for mycotoxins can be expensive and misleading; getting a representative sample is difficult. • Adding a mycotoxin tested flow agent can reduce the impact of toxins. Check with your supplier to be sure their produce will be effective on vomitoxin (also called DON) which is the most common mycotoxin. A commercial flow agent (binder) containing yeast cell wall extracts or MOS products are recommended. • Young animals and pregnant cattle are at higher risk while steers can tolerate higher levels. • Distillers grain produced from ethanol production can raise the level of toxins in the distillers grain by two to three times the level found in the original corn used; your supplier should have test results on their distillers grain. • If propionic acid was added at ensiling, be sure the level is adequate to maintain the desired pH and prevention of heating when warm weather raises the temperature of the wet corn. Article compliments of Dr. Mike Hutjens, Dairy Extension Specialist
Mycotoxin DON (vomitoxin)
Safe Levels (Total Ration)
Percent reported in corn grain over target levels
< 5 to 6 parts per million
4.4% over 6 ppm (1126 samples)
Zearalenone
< 300 parts per billion
5.0 % over 250 ppb (440 samples)
Table 1. Mycotoxin guidelines for dairy cattle (total ration dry matter basis) and percent of sample of above the target levels in shelled corn.
Congratulations to our All-American winners from Illinois!
Ms Atlees Goldwyn Ariel-ET Res. All-American Junior 2-Year-Old Cow Jim & Jeff Butler & Mark Butz, Chebanse, IL Page 10
Winterbay Goldwyn Lotto-ET All-American Senior 3-Year-Old Cow Jeff Butler & Peter Vail, Chebanse, IL
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Progressive Genetics Herd Award
NAME CITY
Dennis Neuhaus Gary, Gaylon & Steve Obert Danny E. Koester Karg Bros. Probstland Dairy, Inc. Dale Probst John R. Mitchell Golden Oaks Farm Eric J. & Cynthia A. Netemeyer Andrew J. Carter David Phillips Macomber Douglas N. Scheider Gueldener Farms, Inc. Kris R. Wild Donald P. & Patricia E. Will Lordale Farms Dolls Dairy
# YEARS QUALIFIED
Hoyleton Dakota Dakota Coulterville Wheeler Wheeler Winnebago Wauconda Germantown Greenville Lena Freeport Moro Winslow Teutopolis Eureka Pocahontas
AVG. CTPI
16 19 18 4 18 18 11 15 10 16 3 1 13 5 6 17 2
1714 1569 1561 1550 1534 1490 1466 1465 1457 1450 1447 1443 1443 1442 1441 1440 1437
Progressive Breeders Registry Recognition NAME CITY
Irwin Bros. Neal R. Turley Lordale Farms Rodger A. Koehn Alden Farms Lueking Dairy Farm Hy-Nic-Holsteins Kenneth Meng James A. Schumacher Steve & Emily Laesch
Beason Greenville Eurkea Peotone Marengo Centralia Hebron Freeburg Teutopolis Greenville
# YEARS QUALIFIED
7 17 14 2 3 3 10 9 4 4
HOMEBRED %
95.7 99.2 96.7 83.0 76.9 78.4 95.3 85.2 94.5 89.2
RED & WHITE ALL-AMErICaN Congratulations to our Red & White All-American winners from Illinois!
AVG. BAA
110.4 109.0 108.7 107.0 106.7 106.7 105.9 105.9 105.5 105.0
AVG. MILK
26470.0 28752.0 27702.0 29447.0 25615.0 26500.0 26043.0 30174.0 25741.0 26361.0
AVG. FAT
AVG. PROTEIN
974.0 1154.0 1010.0 1219.0 891.0 955.0 952.0 1067.0 1084.0 988.0
824.0 879.0 812.0 890.0 800.0 813.0 789.0 926.0 751.0 791.0
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Scenic-Edge Joyful-Red-ET Res. All-American R&W Senior 3-Year-Old Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, IL Page 18
Swiss Acres Morris Ubi D-Red HM All-American R&W 4-Year-Old R. Green & George Kasbergen, Mansfield, IL
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Illinois District News
Important Deadlines:
Clinton
Tri-County
Greetings from Southern Illinois! The Clinton County Holstein Board of Directors met on Wednesday, February 10th. President Bill Jansen called the meeting to order. Secretary/ Treasurer Jill Brammeier gave the corresponding reports. Sale Chairmen Mike Netemeyer and Lester Huels reported on the Clinton County Classic, sponsored by the Clinton County and the Gateway Holstein Clubs. Consignments were coming in nicely and plans were falling into place accordingly. Club work day is scheduled for Saturday, March 13th, 9:30am, out at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. Cattle will be ready for viewing and refreshments will be served Friday, March 19th at 7:30pm. Sale to be held Saturday, March 20th, beginning promptly at 10:30am. The Clinton County Jr. Holstein Club will sponsor a food stand that day. The Clinton County Holstein Show is scheduled for Sunday, July 18th, beginning at 10:30am, at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. Ethan Heinzmann will serve as judge. A meal will be provided, courtesy of the Clinton County Holstein Club, immediately following the show. Congratulations to Matt and Melissa (Kollmann) Detmer who were married October 10th, 2009! Their new address is: 1078 North Ninth Street, Breese, IL 62230.
Several Tri-County members have been busy promoting the dairy industry around northern Illinois lately. Julie Drendel, Beth Engel and Al and Rhonda Lenkaitis, and their family attended the “Pizza 4 the Patriots” event in downtown Chicago on January 29, 2010. Hosted by Gino’s East Pizza, DHL Shipping Company and Dairy Management Inc., about 30 volunteers gathered on the chilly Friday morning to load trucks with pizza that was sent over the troops in Iraq for Super Bowl Sunday.
March 31 - Jr Trip Application to Melissa Irwin May 1 - Junior Awards through Holstein Association USA. Visit www.holsteinusa.caom for more information and to fill out an application July 1 - Futurity Nominations & payment to Wendy Erbsen
Linda Drendel
Tracy Harpstrite-Grayling
First Time Excellent Cows
(Since January 16, 2010)
Registration Name
UD
FL
FS
Age
Owner
ERBACRES DURHAM DEBRA
92
87
90
3-08
Connor K. Erbsen
HOME-VIEW ROY JANSEN
91
85
90
3-11
Meier Meadows
GUNDYS DURHAM RUTH
91
MEIER-MEADOWS SKYFAME POOKA MIL-R-MOR DUNDEE PAULI-ET MIL-R-MOR GIBSON STARENE
MIL-R-MOR OUTSIDE PAULMA-ET MISS DUPLEX RENO-ET
MISS GOLDWYN CARMELLA-ET MITCH-HAVEN BRITTA
ONSET DURHAM LIBERTY
ROCK-I BESS CHAMPION BRYNN STARMIST FINLEY JERI 956-TW
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90
92
91
90
92
87
91
90
89
90
86
91
84
90
86
84
91
88
86
85
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
3-11
4-07
4-02 4-11
4-02
3-08
3-07
7-03
6-01
4-02
6-03
Robert Gunderson Meier Meadows David Schultz
Marshall Craig Miller David Schultz Robert Miller
Robert Gunderson Ken Mitchell
Paul A. Setterstrom Rock-I Farms Kris R. Wild
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Illinois Junior Spring Trip This spring, the Illinois Junior Association will be sponsoring a Spring Trip. We will be traveling to Southern Wisconsin to tour some dairies. Our primary stop will be to Crave Brothers farm. Two of the highlights of this farm will be the methane digester and their cheese making facility. We will also be visiting some neighboring farms. The dates are yet to be confirmed but the trip will be on Saturday and Sunday. If you are interested in attending please fill out the slip below and attach it to a one paragraph essay explaining why you would like to go on the trip. Your essay should be at least 250 words. Also attach $25.00 deposit to help cover the costs of the trip. You will be responsible for paying for your own meals as well. Name:________________________________________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________________________ Phone:______________________________
Email_______________________________________
Club:_________________________________________________________________________________ Remember to attach your essay and $25.00 deposit. Deadline is March 31, 2010. Send information to : Melissa Irwin, IJHA Advisor 10946 Grange Hall Road Belvidere, Il 61008
High Scoring 2-yr-olds
(Since January 16, 2010)
Registration Name
UD
FL
FS
Age
Owner
ERBACRES ASPEN SNICKERS
83
83
85
2-10
Kevin C. Erbsen
85
2-11
Robert Gunderson
85
2-07
Katherine L. Meier
GUNDYS GOLDWYN ERMA
GUNDYS STORMATIC EVE-ET
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83
SHANNONDOAH DUNDEE LIZZIE WILDVALE TITANIC PIE
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87
85
80
ROTESOWN DAMION AVERIL ROTESOWN TALENT MINDA
85
87
88
ROTESOWN GOLDWYN ASTEROID
86
81
HILLPINE MILR-MOR ALYXA-RED
MEIER-MEADOWS B MICHIGAN-ET
90
85
86 86 85 85
82 81 86 85
86 85 85 85
2-09
2-11
2-08 2-11
2-05 2-08 2-05
Robert Gunderson
Emily Sheehan Carley A. Rote Crystal Rote
Brian L. Rote
Verlo J. DeWall Kris R. Wild
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New Total Performance Index (TPI) Introduced by Holstein Association USA With the January genetic evaluations, a new Total Performance Index (TPISM) formula was introduced by Holstein Association USA. Recognizing the needs, strengths and opportunities in the Holstein breed, some slight modifications have been made to the formula, which was last updated in May 2007. TPI is used to rank Holstein cattle and assist dairy producers worldwide in identifying superior cattle with a combination of high production, sound conformation and desirable health and fertility. "The Genetic Advancement Committee recommended the update to the TPI formula to reflect the wants and needs of today's dairymen," said Dr. Tom Lawlor, Holstein Association USA Director of Research and Development. "The opportunity to improve the lower heritability health and fertility traits is greater now than ever before with the information provided by genomic evaluations." The updated TPI formula includes an increased emphasis on Productive Life (PL) and Daughter Pregnancy Rate (DPR); maintains the current emphasis on udders and feet and legs; aims to slow the increase in body size; and slightly reduces the emphasis on production. New weights for the major categories include: 42 percent on production (down from 45 percent), 33 percent on health and fertility (up from 27 percent), and 25 percent on conformation (down from 28 percent).
*The value 1815, adjusts for our periodic base change, allowing TPI values to be comparable across time. This change comes along with the updating of the genetic base, which occurs every five years, to ensure the genetic evaluations are being compared to a current and up-to-date population. The new base now reflects cows born in 2005, whereby the average PTA of those cows equals zero. Some adjustments to the major traits include: Milk - 415 Fat - 15 Protein - 14 PTAT - 0.87 UDC - 0.85 FLC - 0.65 With questions or for more information about the updated TPI formula, contact Tom Lawlor at 800.952.5200, ext. 4228.
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Illinois Holstein Herald Advertising Policy and Contract Deadlines: February 1, 2010 for Spring Midwest issue May 1, 2010 for Summer issue September 1, 2010 for Fall Midwest issue December 1, 2010 for Winter issue 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 Picture Policy: All pictures published in the Illinois Holstein Herald will be printed according to copyright laws. Pictures must be ordered from a photographer, sent directly from the photographer or mailed to the magazine editor.
Contract Breeders: Illinois Holstein Herald B&W 2C 4C 1/4 page $60 $135 $210 1/3 page 75 150 225 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 1/3 page 95 170 245 1/2 page 125 200 275 Full page 250 325 400 Contract and Non-Contract: Midwest Holsteins 2C 4C 1/2 page $175 $225 Full page 350 400
Illinois Holstein Website Contract Deadlines: All information must be sent to the Website Reporter by the 1st of every month.
Updates: Updates may be done to a breeder ad throughout the year, with a minimum charge of $25.
Rates:
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.
Full year $200 4 months $75 (Please identify which months)
** Breeder Websites ** Call today to find out an exciting opportunity with the Illinois Holstein Assocation to create your own website, through the IHA website. Cost will vary, depending on size of website. Contact Julie for more information!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Julie Drendel: 815/766-0045 Page 22
Please return this contract and your payment to: Illinois Holstein Herald, Julie Drendel 165 Penny Lane, Sycamore, IL 60178
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RED & WHITE ALL-AMErICaN
RED & WHITE JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN ILLINOIS WINNERS
St-yle Mai Tai-Red Jr All-American R&W Spring Heifer Calf Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, IL
St-yle JumpN4Joy-Red-ET HM Jr All-American R&W Fall Heifer Calf Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, IL
Ernest-Anthony Radiant-Red Jr All-American R&W Summer Yearling Carson, Grant & Brooke Kasbergen, Mansfield, IL
< Scenic-Edge Joyful-Red-ET Jr All-American R&W Senior 3-Year-Old Cow Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, IL
Turtle-Rock Minnie-Red-ET > Res. Jr All-American R&W Aged Cow Nicole Bressner, Fairbury, IL
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