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n the modern world, it is hard to imagine a daily activity without the use of some of the daily tools we now take for granted as part of everyday life. Smart Phones, the internet, GPS, Robots and the like are part of our everyday business and personal life that we now struggle to identify a way of life that does go without these tech heavy tools that a printed publication is not anymore the norm. The Jersey Journal was first published in September 1969. In a dairy sense, farms were small in size, herringbone dairies were few and far between, AI was in its infancy and in many cases its value questioned, hay was cut with finger mowers and baled into small squares and a jam tin of pollard was most likely the predominant feed ration. The internet was in its infancy, telephone systems where still reliant on operators to connect in many areas let alone the concept of a home PC was hardly even a concept. It takes incredible vision to look into the future and to recognise long lasting needs and we can give thanks to the vision of past Association leaders such as Charlie Gay and Reg Broad to drive the need to publish an Australian Jersey Journal and while fluctuating membership numbers, reducing advertising revenues and a monumental change in how we receive our news and information has challenged the purpose and viability of the Australian Jersey journal, it retains its place as a critical and valued communication tool with members and the wider community At Jersey Australia we thank our leaders of the past for backing their vision to publish a Journal, and to the members and companies who have supported the Australian Jersey Journal through advertising, as without your continued ongoing support the Jersey Journal may not have been a reality. To the publishers, editors and content providers your commitments in delivering the news, articles and information have made the Jersey Journal into what it is. We should all be proud of the Jersey Journal and your historical, current and future commitment to its ongoing success. The future though is in your hands. Your support with suitable content on what is happening in your state and club and members using the Jersey Journal to promote your stud are critical to ensure the longevity of the Australian Jersey Journal and the ongoing growth of the Jersey breed and registered Jerseys in Australia. Glen Barrett GENERAL MANAGER Jersey Australia

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14 CONTENTS 50 Years Of The Jersey Journal … … … … … … … 6 A Look Back In Time… … … … … … … … … … … … … 10 From The President … … … … … … … … … … … … … 14 Jersey Fans Then And Now … … … … … … … … … 14 How It All Began… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 16 Going Back To The Industry Fuels Breeding Passion … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 18

August 2019 ABV Release … … … … … … … … 22-25 Top Jersey Herds Top Genomic Heifers Top Proven Bulls Top (g) Bulls Taking A Jersey Initiative … … … … … … … … … … 28 Around The Grounds… … … … … … … … … … 32 & 52 Autumn Classification Results… … … … … … … … 36 What Is Milk? … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 40 China Mission Reveals Opportunities … … … … 42 Prime Position… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 43 “A Reflection – Part 1” - Eurarie Jerseys … … … 48 Show Results … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 54 Brisbane Royal Qld State Jersey Show Rising Star Award … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 56

FRONT COVER The front cover of this issue replicates the ‘Inaugural Issue’ of the Australian Jersey Journal - Vol. 1 No. 1 September 30, 1969. Ian Anderson was only two and his sister Christine four when they became the poster children for the first edition of the Jersey Journal in 1969. Fifty years later, the siblings reunited to recreate the photos as the Journal celebrates its 50th anniversary. For more details see page 14... ‘Jersey Fans Then And Now’

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50 Years Of The Jersey Journal

he media landscape of 1969 looks as barren as the surface on the moon when compared to today’s fast-moving technical world of instant news bites. In those days, newspapers reigned supreme, television reports were in fuzzy black and white images and there was no such thing as social media, let alone computers in every home. But while man was taking one giant leap for mankind on the moon, a group of farmers in Australia were taking their own leap into the unknown by launching a new dairy publication. Remarkably, that publication has defied the odds to celebrate a significant milestone. The Australian Jersey Journal is celebrating its 50th anniversary in September, a milestone well worthy of recognition. The Journal has been staple reading for generations of Jersey breeders, from the days of the Australian Jersey Breeders Society to today’s Jersey Australia. Over the years, technology has changed the Journal. It’s still printed but it’s also accessed online through the Jersey Australia website. It’s currently printed and distributed bi-monthly to about 900 members and is accessed internationally with Jersey enthusiasts from 36 countries downloading each issue around 1000 times. The Journal was introduced by the Federal Council in 1969, although the idea had been first mentioned in the minutes in 1966. It evolved from the monthly Livestock Bulletin, which had been established in 1925 and went out of print in 1971 and covered all dairy breeds in Australia. At the time, the Jersey Society believed the breed and their 2000 members warranted their own industry publication. The new Journal also coincided with the end of printing a stud book. It was the brainchild of state branch members Charlie Gay of Yarram and Reg Broad of Bendigo, who went on to become life members of the Society. They were concerned that the Livestock Bulletin had limited news

and information for Jersey breeders. At the 25th anniversary, Mr Gay described the 1969 launch as a “momentous occasion”. There were similar journals for Jerseys in America and Canada and other breeds had begun printing their own publications locally, although many of those have fallen by the wayside over the years. An editorial in the first edition said the Journal was “dedicated to the interests of Jersey breeders everywhere and to the dairy industry in general. “We want all Jersey men throughout Australia to regard this Journal as their own and we invited them to forward news of Jersey interest to us for publication,” it stated. The first journal rolled off the printing press at Ruskin Press in North Melbourne on September 30, 1969. Graeme Warrener as the first editor. The publication was well received. The Federal Council received many letters of congratulations on launching the journal, including one from Minister for Primary Industry Mr J.D. Anthony. While many industry papers have folded over the years, the Jersey Journal has survived, even though it has followed the modern trend of many newspapers with reduced pages and frequency due to lower advertising levels. A recent survey conducted by Jersey Australia found members wanted the Journal to continue. It remains free for all Jersey Australia members. To celebrate the milestone anniversary, we’ve asked some members for their thoughts and recollections about the Journal. CHRIS MacKENZIE Jersey Australia president and Cooriemungle farmer Chris MacKenzie says the Jersey Journal still has a vital role to play in keeping members informed, sharing success stories and promoting Australian Jerseys to the world. While the Journal has changed in style, distribution method and

frequency, Chris says it’s still something members appreciate. “In the early days it used to come out monthly and it was how members kept in contact with what was going on,” he said. Readers, like Chris, also got to associate with the advertisers. “It was a means for advertising annual sales in the 70s and a lot of breeders included slogans in their ads. One I recall was `where the bucket’s always full’,” Chris said. A lot of club activities were also promoted through the Journal. “It’s a very informative means of communication, even though as the dairy industry has tightened up and annual sales started to disappear so have some have the dollars for advertising.” The emphasis in recent years has changed to feature more breeder stories to highlight their achievements and successful farming and breeding practices. “All along it has been there for breeders to use as a means of communication and that hasn’t changed,” Chris said. “I still look forward to it for information and for stories about other farmers. We can learn from each other. Are they doing something that will be of interest to me – what are the genetics they’re using or how do they raise their calves and can I pick up that information? What’s successful for them and can it work for me?” Chris said the Journal was also a means for the Jersey board and management to communicate changes and developments, and the international exposure through regular downloads across many countries strengthens the Australian Jersey brand. “It’s a great way to promote Australian Jerseys into the world,” Chris said. WINSOME ANDERSON At 83 Winsome Anderson is still active in breeding and showing Jerseys, attending conferences and taking a keen interest in the Jersey Journal. She has a special connection to the first Journal with her son and daughter

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Ian and Christine being photographed on the front cover. The original photos were taken by Jersey committee member Claude Taylor. Winsome still has the original envelope of photos, along with 50 years of the Journal plus earlier copies of the Livestock Bulletin. Although not directly involved with the start of the Journal, she was aware of its evolution. “I presume the Jersey fraternity being so large at that time that they wanted their independence from the Livestock Bulletin, which had all the breeds,” she said. Winsome’s husband Bert was a committee member for 13 years before his death in 1987, but his death didn’t stop her interest. She has been to every international conferences of the World Jersey Bureau since 1972, including USA last year, and is looking forward to the 2021 conference in Australia. “I feel privileged that little golden Jersey cow has taken me around the world,” she said. Winsome looks forward to the Journal and likes to keep abreast of news both local and international. “It should continue. I like to read

interesting things about people’s farms and new breeders coming in.” She added that she would also like to read flashbacks to the origins of how the Jersey cow came into Australia. “The initial journals used to record the minutes of branch meetings so everyone knew what members in your area were doing and that was very valuable. If you had a good bull back in the 70s and 80s you would have bull sales with people lined up at the gate and there used to be ads and stories about those. A.I. has taken over from that these days.” LIONEL BONDE Retired Tasmanian breeder and former Australian Jersey Breeders Society president Lionel Bonde was one of the founders of the Journal and remains a dedicated reader. “I wouldn’t be without it,” he said. Lionel recalls that the Journal was started as competition with the Livestock Bulletin, although not everyone agreed that it should break away. “The thought was that by breaking away we would be preaching to the converted. I guess that’s what the Journal does but that’s good too.”

One of the things he supported was a focus on quality before quantity. “I absolutely agreed that photos sent into the Journal had to be of a particular standard. The editor of the time had the say if they didn’t meet that standard. We were really keen to produce quality articles, rather than quantity.” In those early days the society had more than 2000 members, with NSW on its own. Lionel said the Journal had changed over the years because more people are doing business on computers. “There doesn’t seem to be as much interest in advertising in the Journal, which I think is a real pity,” he said. “I still love the Journal. I’m nearly 84 but I go to all the shows and take a keen interest in it. It probably has too much about A.I but it has some good stories.” Lionel hopes the Journal has a strong future while recognising the contribution of older breeders. “When we started it, everyone felt obliged to advertise to give it a push. That thought wouldn’t hurt to come back. If members want it to survive, they have to support it. “Keep the Journal going. If we went all technology it would be a real shame.” >>>

Jimann Jerseys Congratulations to all those who have contributed to the Jersey Journal over the last 50 years. We are proud to say we have every issue that has been printed.

Thank you to all those who purchased our heifers, it is very much appreciated, and we sincerely hope the Jimann legacy will continue on.

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57 years of breeding will come to an end next year, with this years complete drop of heifers and the 2 cows featured (right). Retiring is not coming easily, and the love of the Jersey will always be with us. Trevor and Julie Campbell

Glenarron Valentino Rosie Ex91 (the calf Parade Rosebud carried when sold to the Baker Family).

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DARREN GREVETT The Journal helped Queensland farmer Darren Grevett to establish his jersey herd. Darren has been farming at Eerwah Vale on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast for the past nine years, following in the footsteps of his grandparents. “I wasn’t brought up on a dairy farm but it must have been in the blood somewhere,” he said. He initially got into showing cattle in high school with Ayrshires but he had a good mate from a Jersey dairy farm. He became a member and got his first registered Jersey when he was 22, 19 years ago. “I only received the Journal once I became a member but my mate’s family got it and that’s how I got to know all the breeders and the cows at the time,” he said. “I knew all the gun cows before I even owned one, and that was through the Jersey Journal. I knew the type of cow I had to own and what would be required before I purchased one. “There are less ads in it now but I like the pictures and the farm stories and production results.” Like others, he’s no longer a regular advertiser. “We stopped advertising because it’s money you don’t have, but we still like to read it. It’s good to keep morale up. I mainly read the printed version but now that it’s online the copy is not as important.” GEOFF HEAZLEWOOD Geoff and Ann Heazlewood had one of the rare private collections of all Jersey Journals from 1969 until nature intervened three years ago. The Tasmanian Jersey breeders had meticulously stored all copies, often referring back to them for information. However, the nearby Mersey River ruined that. “We had a collection of Journals filed from the first edition until about three years ago when the river broke its banks and we had a flood through our house,” Geoff said. “Unfortunately, they were waterlogged and ruined and we had to throw them out.” Their Mersey Bank stud was established in 1954 by Ann’s parents George and Pat Farrell and was advertised in the first edition of the Journal “For us it was the original means of communication,” Geoff said. “It was something we very much looked forward to, and we still do. When the Journal arrived, you didn’t get much work done that morning. I still have a

quick read through and then it lives on the kitchen table for the next few weeks and we pick it up and browse through it again.” Geoff said the Journal had changed as the industry and communication changed but it remained an important source of information. “I’m not into social media or visiting websites so I still very much value the printed Journals for what they deliver. They keep me in touch and it’s something you can keep and refer to.” “There used to be a lot of show reports but now there aren’t as many breeders and showing, while still important, isn’t the drawcard it was so there are less show results. There’s still room for articles and to get information on health matters, genomics and the ABV grading system. “I’d very much so like to see it continue. While I‘m still involved with the local branch, that’s my way of keeping in touch.”

Based in Far North Queensland, Henry had been doing fitting work around the country and did a lot of work with Jerseys. “I enjoyed it and thought I’d get some for myself,” he said. He’s now got 15-20 cows and has had some success with showing, including champion cow at the local show for the past three years. As a relative newcomer to the breed, Henry discovered the Journal when he became a member about five years ago. “I already knew I was on the right track but it was good to get all the reports and stories on farms,” he said. He continues to enjoy and appreciate the publication. “Whenever it turns up in the mail, I go through it. It’s a good way to see what’s going on at the head office and to read the stories in it.” Henry would also like to see an allAustralian photo competition return to the pages.

ANN HEAZLEWOOD

Ken and Margaret Atkins moved from the NSW coast to Tamworth two years ago, following a dream to own a farm. They’ve always had a mixed herd, with Margaret’s background in Holsteins, but had to sell some cows when moving to the new location. They are now milking about 250, about one-third Jersey, two-third Holsteins but they plan to build the Jersey numbers as soon as they can afford it and feed options improve. Ken has been a Jersey fan from way back. “I started my stud when I was at school, probably around 1985,” he said. Since that time the Jersey Journal has been a constant source of information. “I always enjoy reading the Journal, particularly the on-farm stories which I look for,” he said. “It’s a great way to keep in touch with the breed and what’s happening. “We’ve lost a few members along the way but I think it’s great that we still have our own magazine. It’s a credit to the breed that we’ve been able to maintain that.”

Ann Heazlewood featured in early editions of the Journal, highlighting her skills at the typewriter. In the early years there was a chat column written by Nancy Robinson from South Australia, who was a family friend of Ann’s parents. “I used to write fictional children’s books about farm life and Jerseys and Nancy wrote up stories about a couple of my books in the early 70s,” Ann said. “I guess you’d call it a bit of a puff piece about the daughter of a prominent member writing books about farm life for kids, but it was nice.” The Journal played an important role, especially in those early years. “When the Livestock Bulletin morphed into the Jersey journal it was a fairly big deal,” Ann said. “We were in Tasmania. We had more studs in Tasmania at that time but the big action was on the mainland. Calling interstate was a big deal in those days… you had to be connected by operator and you’d hear the beeps every three minutes, so the Journal was a big deal with all the information about the breeding. “Now all the companies put out sales catalogues but you didn’t get those in the old days. There’s certainly still a role for it for me because I’m not online. We still like to see it.” HENRY BEVAN Henry Bevan is a fifth-generation dairy farmer but he only got into Jerseys a few years ago.

KEN ATKINS

BARRY MONSON Barry Monson has been a member of Jersey Australia since he was 11. Now 75 and 18 years retired from his Drouin farm in Gippsland, Barry is a life member and enjoys keeping in touch with what’s happening via the Journal. “My parents had a mixed farm with different dairy cows but we had a family friend with Jerseys and I brought one of him when I was 11,” he said. “They’re >>>

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BUSHLEA Celebrating 40 years since the 1st on-farm sale

FOREWORD We have much pleasure in welcoming you to Bushlea on the occasion of our 1st Reduction Sale. After thirty four years of breeding for type and production we feel sure that the offering will please everyone who attends. The Stud was founded in 1945 with females from the Elmgrove Stud at Bega N.S.W. and the Bangor Stud at Mirboo North. In the early fifties heifers were purchased from the Austral Park Stud, Berrie, N.S.W. Some families from those three Studs are still in the herd today. In 1964 the bull Elenko Golden Illustrious 4th was purchased, this Superior Sire has had the biggest influence on the Stud to date as can be seen by his progeny in this catalogue. At the Katandra Stud Dispersal Sale we were fortunate in securing a 1/4 share in Katandra Royal Jingo, the line of heifers we have by him can be inspected on Sale Day. In recent years we have had great success in the show ring, being the Most Successful Exhibitor at the South Gippsland Jersey Cattle Club Feature Show in 1976, 1977, 1978 and 1979. We exhibited five head at the World Conference Show Tatura in 1976 winning nine ribbons and Junior Reserve

Champion Male. We also exhibited the Reserve Senior Champion Cow at the Western District Fair, 1977. The Stud has topped the Cattle Club Bull Sale on five occasions with top price in 1976 and 1977 and equal top price in 1978. Production over recent years has slowly risen as have the number of cows milked. Herd Average for 1977-78 Season: 98 cows - 442 5.8 198kg The average for the last 12 years tested is 410lbs bf. The cows are milked in a six a side low line herringbone shed with one operator milking 100 cows in 90 minutes. They are fed between 2-3 lbs. of Hutmill Crumbles per day. All 1978-79 production figures will be available on Sale Day. Included in the offering are four females from the Sabrina Stud of Messrs. J & D Hewson, Kyabram. You can be assured they will be cows of high quality. We trust you have an emjoyable day and our best wishes to those who purchase and our thanks to all in attandance. THE KUHNE FAMILY.

the only breed to have. My wife Marie came off an Ayrshire farm – it didn’t take too much to convince her about the Jerseys.” Barry has kept a collection of all Journals. “We’ve shifted a couple of times and I think maybe I should throw them out but then decide to keep them,” he said. Like most modern newspapers, they are thinner and less frequent than previous years but Barry still enjoys reading the Journal. “It still keeps you in touch with what is happening. There used to be more farm stories but I suppose the advertising isn’t there to pay for it so it’s not as big as it used to be. There are still interesting stories but there’s not the scope to put in all the stories. In years gone by there were a lot of stud farm sales but the only sales we seem to have now are dispersal sales, not annual sales.” Barry was one of those who used to advertise in the Journal. “One year the journal was left at the Melbourne Showgrounds. I always put on the bottom; visitors welcome. From that I had a phone call from a gentleman in Melbourne who wanted to come to the farm for the day. I met the train in Drouin and had the visitor for lunch and a tour of the farm.” Barry is keen to see the Journal continue. “When they put the survey out, I put down that I wanted it to continue. I know the constraints that are on it but I still read it and look forward to it.”

AMY McDONALD Amy McDonald and her sisters run Jersey Fresh from their Carcoola Jersey stud near Greenock in the western Barossa region of South Australia. A recent feature article in the Jersey Journal about their business highlighted the ongoing importance of the publication. “We had a lot of Jersey breeders congratulate us and say it was a great article,” Amy said. “It’s a good promotion of the Jersey breed. Those sorts of stories encourage other dairy farmers to think outside the square. The Journal has always been important for seeing what other people are doing.” Jersey Fresh stems back to the late 1970s when their parents Jeff and Erica Kernich started registering Jerseys. Amy was about 10 when she decided she and her sisters would eventually run the family farm. She remembers the Journal from her childhood. “I always remember it being around and I seem to remember it was like a newspaper. I’d know when the Journal arrived and dad would be reading it and I’d flick through the pictures.” In 2009 she took on the role of secretary of the South Australian Jersey club. “I’d always had a love of Jerseys but my interest became stronger after I became secretary and got to know more people,” she said. “We’re a small group but we’re pretty dedicated to our breed. “The journal became more important to me after I left school and

A LOOK BACK IN TIME

Fifty years ago, the Jersey Journal was first printed to cover all the important issues for the Australian Jersey Breeder. The Jersey Journal was a way for breeders to advertise and promote their studs; promote and provide results on shows and events across the country; and provide informative articles pertaining to the dairy industry to keep members abreast of changes and new developments from breeding, to medications, to farm equipment. Promoting their respective studs and champion cows has been a major part of the way members have used the Jersey Journal through regular advertising. Advertisement and at times editorial have a big part of the Jersey Journal and were very informative and descriptive. Members write with pride and passion about their cows and bulls classification and production results and as well as local, regional and national show ribbons and prizes that they won. The Jersey Journal was the critical way to announce and or promote upcoming sales and was also used to deliver sales catalogues to members and provide a wrap up on their completion. In the late 1960’s members travelled far and wide to attend a sale and one of the great advertising pioneers was Reg Broad using the Jersey Journal making sure members who travelled from interstate where aware a bus awaited them at the airport to get them to the sale on time. It is great to see some of the studs and companies that supported the 1st edition of the Jersey Journal are still a supportive part of our Association today. If you wanted to buy livestock or wanted a job here or overseas, mainly New Zealand, members need look no further that the Journal. You could also sell your farm equipment,

came home to the farm, especially when I got back into the showing scene. You’d get the results of the shows and stories in there about people you know. “Since social media came into play you keep up with things a bit more that way, but I still enjoy reading the Journal to see if anything is relevant to us. These days we’re so far away from our dairy neighbours, let alone our Jersey neighbours, that it’s important to keep in touch with what other people are up to.” LACHLAN FRY At 28, Lachlan Fry has been around Jerseys most of his life. His parents, Don and Lorelle started with just one Jersey 25 years. We’d been Holstein breeders prior to that but had the opportunity to buy into a good foundation cow in 1994 and it went from there. Half our herd of 140 is now Jersey. their Katandra Park farm is at Brunswick. The Journal has been a significant part of Lachlan’s journey with Jerseys. “Before social media, the Journal was the go-to journal,” he said. “I loved reading it and learnt a lot about different studs.” The Katandra Stud advertises occasionally in the Journal and Lachlan hopes it has a role to play in the future. “Whether it’s cost effective is the thing. You get all the news on social media which a lot of what is in the Journal is old news, which is the same for print material in general. That’s going to be the challenge to keep it going.”

cream separator, milk cans and volumes of the Jersey Stud book (very valuable) those days through the journal. International contributions have also been a big part of the Journal. There were many articles from overseas countries such as Denmark, the USA, Canada and New Zealand telling us what was going on in their part of the world. World Jersey conferences have also been prominent in the journal from the promotion of upcoming tours to the reporting back on the many successful conferences held across the world. One conference that stands out was the 7TH Jersey Conference held in Denmark in 1972 which was nearly more like a world tour. They had a PreConference tour for a couple of days, then the main Conference and overall it was a 60-day tour of 12 countries. How many farmers would go on one like that today? I wonder if office staff can go! The Jersey ladies were initially represented through a page called Coffee break which was written by one of the Farmers wives from South Australia. Her name was ELIZA Lyon and she talked about her family and the happenings of the Jersey world for the ladies. Mostly the things that women would do on the farm such as looking after the house animals, cooking and so forth. She seemed a lady that had strong views but very practical. I had to laugh on some of the views because they seemed so old-fashioned today. I am not sure what she would think of things today when everything is done for convenience. Overall, I think the Journal has provided members friendship, community and a voice within their circle. It would have been exciting times when the Journal was published because it would have brought everyone together so that events would be discussed with the same likeminded people. Jennifer Hunter

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Celebrating & Congratulating ADADALE

50 YEARS OF SHOWCASING OUR REGISTERED JERSEY CATTLE IN AUSTRALIA. A look back in time to where our Bloodlines and passion began 61 years ago, bringing us through the ages with success in all forms. We invite you to appreciate the longevity of families, and know that the best is yet to come!

ADADALE INCOMPARABLE PRIMROSE SUP EX 95 Sadly lost at 5 years old. Daughter of Adadale Opals Primrose 6 Ex 93 x Adadale Dreaming Primrose who topped Queensland for production with 802 Pounds of BF.

ADADALE DREAMING PRIMROSE combined with ADADALE DREAMING ROWENA as a team were the first ever Jerseys to win the Brisbane Royal All Breeds Production Champion – the first ever ADADALE CHAMPIONSHIP.

ADADALE OPALS ROWENA SUP EX 94

ADADALE SILVER CAROL SUP EX 94

Supreme Champion Cow Brisbane Royal 1977 3x Champion Cow Brisbane Royal ’75,’76,’77 2x Reserve Champion Cow Brisbane Royal (to Opals Lynette) ’78,’79 Lifetime Production - 12 Lact, 62845L, 3474Kg BF Top Production cow for Queensland. Created a dynasty – her dam Ad. Jesters Rowena had 7 full sisters – all by Adadale Opals Emperor.

A COW BEFORE HER TIME, NEVER BEATEN IN THE SHOWRING! Supreme Champion Cow Brisbane Royal 1988 Reserve All Australian Cow 1988 Grand Champion Queensland Feature Show 1988 7625L 380Kg BF 300 Days

ADADALE ROYAL ROWENA SUP EX 94

ADADALE OPALS LYNETTE SUP EX 94

In milk class winner Lifetime production, 8 Lactations, 51256L, 2765kg BF, 1602 kg P Royal Rowena’s Dam – Opals Rowena 3, a full sister to Opal’s Rowena (above) Dam of 4 VHC daughters including Ideal Rowena, Brass Rowena, Guide Rowena – All Reserve Champion winners.

7x in milk winner at Brisbane Royal Supreme Champion Cow Brisbane Royal 1979 2 Times Champion Cow Brisbane Royal ’78,’79 4 Times Reserve Champion Brisbane Royal Originated from Willowbank Little Lyn, Reserve Champion Cow Brisbane Royal 1964

ADADALE BRASS ROWENA VHC Best Udder & Reserve Champion Cow Brisbane Royal 1994 8944L, 463kg BF,5.2% BF, 3.7%P 300 days

ADADALE T.B PETRA 2 VHC 90

ADADALE BARBERS ROWENA 4 EX 92

She built a dynasty Reserve Champion Brisbane Royal 2009 2x Brisbane Royal Champion All Breeds Production Champion, Brisbane Royal 2009 Supreme Intermediate Champion, Brisbane Royal. 7115L, 453kg F, 6.4%F, 263kg P, 3.7%P 305 days Dam of EX Berretta -Res Champion Cow, Brisbane Royal Daughter of Adadale Berretta Rowena 4 Ex 90, Petra 2 was by the Top Brass son of Ad. Elvis Rowena Granddaughter of Adadale Lester Rowena 4 Ex 92 6207L, 5% BF, 313kg BF, 3.9%P 305 days (Supreme Champion, Qld Feature show 2000)

ADADALE DUNKERS CHERRY VHC 90 A MAGNIFICENT DAIRY COW 3x Reserve Champion Cow Brisbane Royal Reserve Intermediate Champion (to Petra)

OVER OUR JOURNEY THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OTHER OUTSTANDING COWS INCLUDING ...

Icomes Twilight VHC 93, Deans Primrose Ex93, Sambo Rowena VHC 90, Ideal Rowena VHC, Sooner Rowena Ex91, Royal Primrose 7, Lester Rowena 4 VHC 92, TB Twilight (Supreme Intermediate Brisbane Royal), Beaus Rowena, Brass Rowena 8 VHC 981, Brunchilli BRC Passion Ex93, Brunchilli JS Eileen Ex91, Beaus Wattle Ex 92, Guides Rowena Ex 91, Gator Teresa Ex91, Brooks Lucy VHC 92, Goldcrest Judes Wattle Ex 92, HG Melody Ex 91â&#x20AC;¦and the list continues.

We pay homage to generations of balanced breeding, with the early introduction (through much criticism) of North American genetics. Our greatest achievement without doubt is the continuation of the maternal lines of cow, which have all been developed over 61 years of breeding, most originating from the 8 cows the Masterbreeders Stan & Maureen Paulger humbly began with.

NOW RESIDING AT VIEW FORT JERSEYS - TARWIN, VICTORIA WITH MATT & NICOLA.

ADADALE G.P ROWENA 32 EX 92

7,389L 274kgP 3.7% 391kgF 5.3% 305d Reserve Champion Cow, Brisbane Royal Show 2017

ADADALE TEQUILA PRIMROSE 7 EX 92 Supreme Champion Cow, Brisbane Royal 2017 Direct descendant of Incomparable Primrose SUP EX 95

Proud to be part of Jersey advancement

ADADALE JERSEYS

ADADALE HG NARCISSUS EX 91 Supreme Intermediate Brisbane & Toowoomba Royal & Gatton 2016 HM Champion Cow, Brisbane Royal 2017

PAULGER FAMILY ~

Shane, Sharyn, Lachlan & Julia Ph (07) 5446 0391 (M) 0412 166 775 Email: shanepaulger@outlook.com

Matt & Nicola Templeton Matt 0417 057 130 | Nicola 0412 693150 Email: viewfortholsteins@hotmail.com ARTWORK: HAYLEY MENZIES

From the President In 1969 the former AJBS Federal Council decided to publish their own standalone Journal. For many years Australian dairy farmers had been able to follow all the happenings in the industry through the Livestock Bulletin. It has been 50 years since the first Australian Jersey Journal landed in the homes of Jersey members, in September 1969. Members have regularly been informed of news, updates and able to advertise their own stud in its pages. A note of appreciation must be expressed to that Federal

Council and all those who have been associated with the Journal over these past 50 years. There has been the ups and downs and seeing a number of changes over the years. Who would have thought back at the start, that the Australian Jersey Journal would be read in over 30 different countries around the world today! Enjoy the 50th Anniversary edition of the Australian Jersey Journal. Chris Mackenzie

Jersey Fans Then And Now Ian Anderson was only two and his sister Christine four when they became the poster children for the first edition of the Jersey Journal in 1969. Fifty years later, the siblings have reunited to recreate the photos as the Journal celebrates its 50th anniversary. The original photos were taken by Claude Taylor from the Seddon Jersey Stud and an Australian Jersey Breeders Society committee member at the time. Naturally Ian doesn’t have any memories of the photo shoot, but he remains as committed as ever to the Jersey breed.

His Kings View Jersey stud is based at Nar Nar Goon, continuing a family tradition that dates back almost a century. While her three brothers continued in dairy with their Jersey cows, Christine became a nurse. However, she still has Jersey connections. Her email includes the term `jerseygirl’ and her son Tom Thornback works on Ian’s farm.

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1969

The First Jersey Journal

Our first big star MERSEYBANK MARYANNE HC+ 86 Australasian Milk Record Holder

B&F 77

1988

Australia’s Bicentenary

Bicentennial Medal won by MERSEYBANK FINE GODIVA HC+ 88

B&F 1266

Champion Jersey and Champion Dairy Cow Wynyard Centenary Show

2001 First State Dairy Fair (Tas) Hosted by Holsteins – won by a Jersey MERSEYBANK BERETTA ROSALIE EX 91 Grand Champion 2001 and 2003 (Thanks, Matt)

B&F 2479

2013 First Great Australian OFC Won by a Tassie cow MERSEYBANK ELTONS CLAIRE EX 93 STP6

B&F 3355

Supreme Champion 2013 Star of five consecutive challenges

2019 Jersey Journal Turns 50

Reg. No. 5000 in sight

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WORDS // JAN SIMPSON

How It All Began

ow it all begun. I received a call from John Cherry the secretary of Australian Jersey Society, advising me that there was not enough advertising booked to print the forthcoming Journal and could I please help. I spent a couple of days on the phone canvassing Jersey Breeders for advertising. Fortunately, I received the support we needed from the breeders to produce the monthly Journal. From there my role continued as Editor and producer of the Australian Jersey Journal for 1991, 1992 and 1993. I firstly recall the struggle to get Jersey Breeders to push their own barrow. We knew as Jersey lovers that we had a good commercially viable animal. The problem was getting the message to the commercial dairy farmer. However, 2000 copies of the Journal where sent out monthly. Each Journal, with no less than 40 pages, mostly 48 pages, was totally funded by the breeders and associated business that advertised. The largest Journal and definitely my favourite issue, was April 1993 with 72 pages featuring the Brass

Connection Sale. The most colourful Journal was August 1993 with 8 pages of colour. The November 1993 Journal became the first ever Jersey Calendar and replaced the normal monthly Journal As well as the 40 plus pages each month, there were a number of Jersey Sales, multivendor sales, dispersal sales etc. with sales catalogues being prepared and printed and posted out with the journal. Up to 10 inserts went out with the journal on occasions. Each hand packed and sealed in a plastic envelope ready for posting. The most creative and innovative breeder advert I recall being that of David Van Popering. Not afraid to think outside the square, an enclosed page with perforated edge to access the colourful photos and detail was included In the December 1992 Journal. Alan Johnson, Reg Broad, John Rundle, Ivan Grant and were all very prominent breeders who put a lot of time and energy into promoting the Jersey Breed in their respective roles during my time as the Editor. In terms of breed promotion, from

the early 90’s when I think my editorials were always focusing (or nagging) on the commercial aspect of breeding and being able to promote the Jersey to the commercial dairy farmer, to now, I think even though Jersey Breeder numbers have declined considerably, the Jersey cow over time has gained in popularity in the commercial sector. Having spent many years working with farmers to achieve their breeding goals, regardless of breed preference, they all want the same thing-Cows that can survive in tough times, get back in calf and pay the bills. How important is the Jersey Journal to you? Below is an extract from the JERSEY JOURNAL PAGE 36, JULY 1992

Let’s Try and Solve This Problem — Jersey Breeders Reluctance to push their own barrow. Do Jersey Breeders look at their enterprise as a business? Do You as a Jersey Breeder budget for promotion? Can you benefit from receiving the Jersey Journal? Does the information in the Journal have any bearing on your farm or breeding management? If there was no Journal and no link to other breeders Australia wide, would this have an adverse effect on the breed growth, interest, achievements and sales? If a commercial farmer came to your farm to buy stock, would you have something to sell? Do you advertise locally that you are a breeder of stud stock? Most importantly are you keeping pace with the industry? Do you achieve better results than your commercial farming neighbours? By this I mean a commercial farmer does not have to be a stud farmer— but a stud farmer does have to be a commercial farmer. IF YOUR ANSWER TO ALL THESE QUESTIONS IS POSITIVE, THEN YOU DON’T HAVE A PROBLEM AND THE JOURNAL SHOULDN’T HAVE ONE EITHER.

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COLAC JERSEY BREEDERS CLUB President: Des Parker – Secretary: Kerry McGarvie Life members: Bob Mellross, Anne Mercer, Ted Codling, Jim Parker and Jim & Glenda Carson

NEWS

Thankyou Morgan and Regan for having the club for a farm walk recently, even being so cold it was still appreciated!

Thankyou to everyone that came along to our AGM, and 2019-20 season seesPresident Des Parker Snr Vic President Sarah Chant Jnr Vice President David Hallyburton Secretary Kerry McGarvie Treasurer Ted Codling Public Officer Sarah Chant.

Farm Background • Owned by Bryan and Joanne Dickson, worked by Regan and Morgan Nelson. • Farm size- 173ha Herd size- 340 • Split calving with most of calving happening in Autumn (70%) spring (30%) • Summer crops are only done if paddocks need renovating. • We cut all of our own silage to feed back to milkers. • AI is used, no bulls. Mating is selective based on breed and size. • Jersey sires used this year are: Dartagnan, David, Askn, Cohort, Cairnbone, Valenblast, and Publican.

2019 will also see the introduction of the

Boardman Parker Memorial Trophy for Champion Cow as recognition of the contribution by Life Members' Basil Boardman and Jim Parker.

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WORDS // DATAGENE

Giving Back To The Industry Fuels Breeding Passion

tephen Gleeson knows all too well the value of a good temperament when it comes to breeding dairy cows. “Good workabilities are pretty close to production when I select bulls,” he said. “It is no good having a top producing cow, if she upsets the whole run and kicks the machines off five times through milking; I can do without that.” Stephen, his sister Margaret and mum Freda, run Montana Park Jerseys, a 120-cow herd at Purnim north of Warrnambool in Western Victoria. The family have been recording the workability traits of heifers for 28 years, something Stephen says is vital to helping the greater industry. “It is important to be fair and honest in all the information that gets collected and goes into the computer,” he said. “If you were doing workabilties on a heifer and give her a good score for ease of milking and she was actually slow, you are not being fair to the breeders or the bull company or anyone else who is going to use that bull. An assessment that is not accurate, is not fair. To the best of my ability I always try to be fair and honest.” Workabilities are the traits that refer to how easy it is to have a cow in the herd. They include milking speed, temperament and likeability. Each has its own Australian Breeding Value. Milking Speed and Temperament are included in DataGene’s three breeding indices: Balanced Performance Index (BPI), Health Weighted Index (HWI) and Type Weighted Index (TWI). To maintain the dataset of workabilities the industry relies on dairy farmers like the Gleesons to score these traits for each heifer during her first lactation. “If they do nothing wrong, we usually say they are pretty well liked,” Stephen said. “If they are really quiet, we give them a good score for likeability.” The Gleesons generally score about 25-30 heifers in December each year.

With Stephen and Margaret doing all the milking, they find it relatively easy to fill-in the paper work that’s required. “What we usually do, when the sheet comes with heifers that have got to be done, we run a copy of and take it to the dairy,” Stephen said. “We then check the number and put a score down as we are milking. It is easier that way, rather than doing it while sitting at the table inside and have to think ‘cow 500 is she quiet or placid?’.” “I don’t mind doing that, I think it helps. It costs a lot of money to prove a bull and they deserve to get the most accurate report they can.” “It is very important because, say you are a farmer and you buy 50 doses of bull at $25 (a dose), you are hoping to get a good return on that. If an artificial breeding company says this bull does XYZ, based on a proof, but then the bull doesn’t come-up, it is not very good for the farmer and not very good for the industry.” DataGene extension officer, Peter Williams, said the industry wouldn’t have a quality and consistent database without farmers like the Gleesons contributing accurate information year-after-year. “There’s a number of ways to score workabilities and the way Stephen records it in the dairy ensures the information is accurate and timely,” Peter said. “That’s the best type of information.” Farmers can also report workability scores on their heifers through the HerdData app, Easy Dairy, Mistro Farm or direct to their herd test centre. The Gleesons also give back to the industry as part of the Genetics Australia Horizons program- a joining program where farmers are allocated a certain amount of semen straws from young unproven bulls to use randomly. Stephen has been involved in these sorts of trials for years, starting-off with using progeny test semen. “I believe that if I don’t help prove new bulls, and we all want to use good

bulls, but if I don’t step up and use new bulls where are they going to come from?” he said. “I like using young bulls to see how they go and I also like the involvement with the companies because I help a bull get his proof. Then you talk to other farmers and if they say “are you milking daughters by such and such you can say yeah they are really good or they aren’t.” The Gleesons use mostly Australian bulls and the swag of sires includes those which have been genomically tested. Stephen uses the Australian Breeding Value system to help select bulls, focussing on production and type and generally looks to corrective mate individual cows. “I probably look to the higher bulls, for example, I might pick out some bulls I like and go and look at their figures. Say, the first two bulls are all right, they seem to be pretty good with their numbers, but the third bull might not be so much. So, I might only use a small amount or not use him at all. “ABVs help with selection. It is like herd testing cows, in a way, you always want to breed from best cows, with bulls always want to breed from best bulls that way you are enhancing your herd all the time.” The Gleesons only use artificial insemination and have herd tested

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bimonthly for the past 28 years. “The first thing we look for is the Production Index, to see how they are performing, Stephen said. “Particularly for the heifers and if a particular bull doesn’t have any daughters and this is his first crop of daughters, we like to see how they are going.” “We use the Production Index for culling too. If cows are continually at the bottom end of the list. First of all, we would probably look at why; if it’s just low producing cows, we would look at culling at the end of the season. Getting rid of the bottom ones all the time helps lift whole herd.” The Gleeson’s breeding approach has seen the herd has achieve an average Balanced Performance Index

of 87, ranking 15 out of 283 Jerseys milk recording herds for BPI. Stephen has worked as an artificial insemination technician and joins all the cows himself. “We pregnancy test all the herd and start seven or eight weeks after joining,” Stephen said. “Last year we preg tested a bit over 110-112 cows and there were only three not-in-calf. Joining starts in September, then I AI until about Christmas time. “Anything after that not in calf, that’s it. My sister and I, we visually assess the cows. Even down the paddock I have a note book and we check the cows as they are coming into the yard, compare the notes and then get the cows for tail painting that way.

Stephen Gleeson says good workability is close to production when he selects sires to use over the herd. The Gleesons haven’t used sexed semen; Stephen said their priority has been to get cows in calf as he has a market for bulls. He grows them out and sells them to local farmers as bulls to run with heifers or as mop-ups. Jerseys have always been a passion of Stephens. “My father had Guernsey’s then Friesians, when I left school, I didn’t like Friesians, I’d always liked Jerseys, so I bought Jersey heifer calves from a stud breeder for $5 and I have always used AI. I’ve bred all my herd replacements using AI for the past 40 years.”

The Australian Jersey Journal – September-October 2019 // 19

South Gippsland Jersey Breeders Club Inc

PRESIDENT: BRIAN LAUNDER | SECRETARY: TANYA PRIVITERA | TREASURER: ALEX MATHEWS

INVERELL JERSEYS Celebrating 90 Years Of Stud Breeding …. An End Of An Era! It is with mixed emotions that we celebrate 90 years of Inverell stud breeding, spanning 3 generations of Dowels in Korumburra, Victoria. A wonderful learning journey of breeding the best dairy cow, the Jersey! Inverell Jersey Stud was formed by Henry and Doris Dowel in 1929 at Jumbunna when they joined the Jersey Herd Society and commenced breeding stud Jerseys. Wal and Alys Dowel continued the family farm in 1953. In 1956, the farming operation moved to the outskirts of Korumburra and over the next 62 years it was developed to its full potential. Over this period in time, massive technological changes in milking plants, agricultural practices, farm plan layout, cattle laneways, ecological changes in water conservation, extensive tree planting, animal handling, fully computerized cow identification, rotary dairy, automatic individualized feeding programmes and much more etc were adopted by the next generation partnership in Colin and Jenny Dowel. Within all the 3 ownership generations, the aim was to run a successful family Jersey stud and to maintain and keep the breed improving! It became a family aim and passion with each generations family working and cooperating, being open to ideas, learning and listening,

and applying business strategies to keep abreast with changing times in the dairy industry, climate change, and in advancements in Jersey genetics. Many achievements were made during this time, in the local show rings, in calf rearing days, classification days, in developing the on farm judging competition, promoting the Jersey at World Conferences and travelling overseas to World Jersey Conferences, in Bull and Cattle sales, judging show cattle, holding various positions on committees at local South Gippsland Jersey Breeders Club, and the Vic committee, and assisting a team of writers in producing the 100 years of Jersey History for the South Gippsland Club and many more!! What a ride it was, and we soon learnt that “change, adaptation and flexibility” were key words in our stud business. There was always the aim for next year….but sometimes we forget that we are aging too, and then you wonder where has the time gone? Often things happen for a reason, to force you to think about the future, and so it is with mixed feelings that we decided to sell most of our farm, and Inverell stud operation in 2018. Our last Jersey heifers going last month in our 90th year of breeding quality, stud jerseys.

Alys and Wal Dowel.

The next generation of Inverell progeny is now shared amongst some exciting next generation breeders that will build on to the 90 years of genetics! Congratulations on purchasing Inverell Jerseys: Adam and Marieka Richards, Patrick, Lindsay and Jacinta Anderson, Jeff Hollier and Colleen Baker, Hayden and Rachel Need, Rodney and Stephanie Goode, Tristan Walker, Damien Elliot and Irene Baker. We wish you well, in your pursuit of excellence. Thank you to all our wonderful family members, friends, both new and old that have encouraged our family, helped, and worked with us over time. Our partnerships in all forms of farming and stud breeding have been uniquely special and very much valued. Jenny and Colin Dowel.

"Inverell” March 1953

Colin, Jenny, Wes, Mark and Stuart Dowel.

Club Life members: H Colin Dowel - Inverell H Keith Kuhne - Bushlea H Gordon Lawson - Kooroo H Don and Evelyn Patterson - Sanray New members are always welcome please contact Tanya Privitera on 0408 649 259 if interested.

The South Gippsland Jersey Breeders Club would like to thank Vic Feeds for their ongoing support with sponsorship of our club page.

AUGUST 2019 ABV RELEASE Top Jersey HerdsJERSEY – August 2019 ABV Release TOP HERDS National

Curr.

Herd ID 850588C 240699A C00859H C00935T 4D0128C D80828D 540246A 260037W 4H0077N 740064P C01682H 340284T C00527M 240684H B21168N 240683E 850604I 240116O C00637Q 842144T 650237G 4A1535V SM0027I 850478V 650421Q

Herd Owner GLENNEN C & CO HOEY DM & L BACON RLG & SL . MCMANUS BT & CA MOXEY FARMS MANINTVELD F & M HODGES NA BALNAGEITH JERSEY STUD BUCHANAN FAMILY TRUST 2. CODLING & BAKER BACON C & N GELBEADO PARK JERSEYS SPRUNT GC & RG BROAD L & L FITZPATRICK G & B VANPOPERING DB & AT WYSS TRADING P/L MALMO J (VAN WEES) AKERS R & H & G FARM 1. GLEESON STEPHEN G SAWYER GREG COCKERELL JR & MA LANCASTER DAIRIES MF HILL AJ CA SG & BF VAN ECK WC & LD

No.

No. (g) Cows Cows Cows 504 3010 730 255 1256 373 364 2145 300 143 883 75 301 180 1169 43 33 191 274 1475 170 581 141 821 219 790 434 2098 258 258 889 406 278 1461 157 39 354 330 1513 104 1950 100 1147 658 2124 130 166 989 249 1517 422 1949 142 69 206 244 1086 58 644

BPI BPI 95 94 92 91 86 86 85 83 81 81 81 80 79 75 75 73 70 69 68 66 66 65 63 63 62

Rank 1 2 3 4 5 5 7 8 9 9 9 12 13 14 14 16 17 18 19 20 20 22 23 23 25

HWI ASI 90 83 62 65 67 63 63 70 66 67 65 62 52 59 68 65 48 51 55 43 55 40 48 50 36

HWI 60 61 71 65 68 63 63 58 58 57 57 57 61 55 50 50 51 52 49 50 46 52 47 45 49

Rank 8 6 1 3 2 4 4 9 9 11 11 11 6 14 18 18 17 15 22 18 26 15 24 28 22

TWI 72 86 108 94 82 75 79 75 74 73 73 75 90 76 70 68 64 66 67 57 58 74 60 57 55

TWI

Avg

Rank 15 4 1 2 5 8 6 8 11 13 13 8 3 7 16 17 20 19 18 27 26 11 21 27 31

Prot 8 9 8 6 26 2 6 7 6 6 6 7 7 8 4 6 -1 9 6 2 5 6 8 3 2

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Avg

Prot% Milk 0.26 -124 0.2 -15 0.06 163 0.14 -8 -0.4 1320 0.26 -299 0.07 66 0.16 -30 0.17 -49 0.21 -118 0.18 -71 0.13 13 0.08 88 0.11 95 0.22 -192 0.14 -3 0.29 -426 -0.01 276 0.1 50 0.14 -117 0.18 -103 0.04 116 0.06 147 0.18 -141 0.11 -108

Fat 14 12 11 12 9 11 17 12 9 8 9 10 8 7 13 11 7 10 9 8 7 7 8 7 11

Fat% 0.38 0.25 0.04 0.23 -1.16 0.52 0.25 0.26 0.23 0.28 0.24 0.17 0.07 0.03 0.45 0.22 0.57 -0.1 0.12 0.28 0.23 0.01 -0.01 0.28 0.31

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NZGBELFLOYD

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CDF IRWIN STEVE

KINGS VIEW VALIN 4697

CRESCENT EXCELL MISTY ET

PUKEROA GUN WALKER JG

ROMA MURMUR KINGPIN S3J

BROADLIN DOUBLEUP

BELLS OI FLOYD S3J

OKURA LT INTEGRITY

SUNSET CANYON DAZZLER-ET

WHITE STAR 5281 JULIAN

SUNSET CANYON DIMENSION

BRAEDENE PAS TRIPLESTAR

PUKETAWA KING CARRICK JG

PUKETAWA KING CONNACT JG

GELBEADO PARK TRESBON

KAITAKA OI LEOPARD ET

WILSONVIEW IF MATT

EVLEEN INTEGRITY LARSON

Bull Name

VELCRO

7J1163

CRVMAXWELL

NZGRIVERDEX

0200JE01015

NZGBRAHMS

BROADLIN VELCRO ET

ALL LYNNS VALENTINO IRWIN

WAITEITEI SUPER MAXWELL

RIVERVIEW AND DEXTER S2J

AHLEM RATCLIFFE-ET

GLANTON LT BRAHMS

NZGOKURAINDX OKURA GOLDIE INDEX

011JE01259

VALIN

NZGCRESMISTY

CRVWALKER

CRVKINGPIN

DOUBLEUP

NZGINTEGRITY

29JE3830

JULSTAR

7J1149

CRVTRIPLSTAR

CRVCARRICK

CRVCONNACT

CSCTRESBON

NZGKAITALEO

7JE01344

NZGLARSON

Rank Bull ID

. .

A22

CVF,A22,CNF, BLF A22

A22

CVF,A12,CNF, BLF A22

A12

A22

A12

A22

Genetic Codes

190

192

196

197

198

200

201

202

204

207

215

216

218

219

227

228

235

242

253

265

269

BPI $

BPI Rel

114

170

137

114

178

128

151

160

108

134

136

154

109

120

201

162

142

136

153

158

187

177

228

135

HWI

Indices

151

265

186

175

201

162

130

233

279

178

143

178

153

180

178

231

219

188

185

187

212

259

213

328

175

TWI

195

137

193

278

202

122

186

190

183

200

233

250

185

186

226

175

187

151

217

113

308

ASI

Prot kg

0.40

0.00

0.44

0.49

0.31

0.78

0.29

0.14

0.24

0.93

0.45

0.35

0.59

0.40

0.55

0.15

0.38

0.62

0.54

0.49

0.51

0.73

0.15

0.54

Prot %

-12

332

-368

-113

-434

-423

296

100

-134

-1,179

-55

188

-98

273

-94

131

-271

-349

-196

-453

-538

228

335

Milk Fat kg L

Production Traits

0.75

-0.06

0.86

0.65

0.70

1.33

0.44

0.56

0.52

1.70

0.63

0.30

0.37

0.45

0.77

0.39

0.34

0.56

0.95

0.88

0.80

0.99

1.15

0.12

0.60

Fat % 110

104

112

105*

104*

114*

98*

104*

108*

111

106*

103*

103

108*

105*

114*

102

106*

102*

104*

103*

104

104*

Surv.

100

111

102

107

114

103

106

111#

Over Type

111

103

105

114

101

106

110#

Mam Syst

Conformation

Top Proven Bulls – August 2019 ABV Release TOP PROVEN BULLS

102

103

100

102*

103

100

102

100

104

102

100

104#

Milk Spd

102

105

100

103*

105

100

101

102

101

102

100

102

106

103#

102

Temp

103

106

101

100

104*

106

101

100

102

100

102

101

100

106

100

Like 102#

Workability

104

105

100

102

100

102

107

100

102

103

102

103

102

Dtr Fert

100

152

133

127

145

126

133

134

147

140

157

133

115

176

107

153

104

145

139

141

139

158

120

Cell Count

AUGUST 2019 ABV RELEASE

MANLY

The Australian Jersey Journal – September-October 2019 // 25

VESTRIT

SANDBANK

7JE01526

HIPWOOD

ASKN

DAMO

29JE4207

0200JE08182

CSCSUNSET

ALGERNON

INVINCIBLE

JETFIGHTER

LOKI

CSCVIRAT

CSCTOYOTA

VALENBLAST

CSCJAMIEO

MRFERTILITY

ARDENT

DOBSON

PUBLICAN

BAZYLI

CSCDYNAMITE

DOUGGAN

Bull ID

Rank

LOXLEIGH VALENTINO VINCE 5432

ARALUEN PARK HATMAN SANDBANK

KASH-IN SLUGGER-P

BEULAH HIPWOOD P

BROOKBORA VALENTINO ASKN

BERCAR 214407 9196

CAIRNBRAE KAZAMM

BROOKBORA ALDRIN

WALLACEDALE SUNSET

BROADLIN HILUX

LOXLEIGH HATMAN VINCE 5963

CAIRNBRAE TOP GUN

KAARMONA LOKI

BROADLIN 179 GLENFERRIE-ET

LANGDALE VIRAT

AUBURN VALE TOYOTA

WHITE STAR VALENBLAST

MURRAY BROOK JAMIEO

BEULAH MR FERTILITY

BERCAR 9216

WHITE STAR DOORMAN

WHITE STAR PATRICK

KAARMONA BAZYLI

GELBEADO PARK DYNAMITE

WHITE STAR DOUGLAS

Bull Name

11/08/2014

5/03/2017

19/05/2015

6/03/2018

5/09/2013

28/08/2016

14/09/2018

15/08/2014

23/08/2018

27/08/2015

4/08/2016

15/10/2016

18/08/2017

28/08/2017

2/08/2018

19/07/2018

17/08/2016

24/08/2018

15/08/2017

3/08/2018

19/03/2017

30/04/2017

14/08/2018

8/03/2017

12/04/2018

Date of Birth

A22

A12,POC

POC

A22

A12

A22

A12

A22

A12

A22

A11

A22

Genetic Codes

175

176

182

186

189

190

192

195

198

199

200

203

211

213

214

227

228

231

232

245

252

256

263

264

276

BPI $

BPI Rel

129

108

132

149

146

129

162

142

152

130

149

153

168

160

157

174

182

193

185

180

186

181

210

204

HWI

Indices

200

202

146

214

252

202

242

222

236

179

250

256

207

226

205

208

250

279

205

265

256

266

284

264

252

TWI

172

144

105

116

145

136

134

187

124

139

150

168

150

135

123

132

172

191

201

159

171

199

ASI

Prot kg

0.04

0.54

0.37

0.07

0.30

0.33

0.08

0.31

0.25

0.48

0.32

0.15

0.40

0.24

0.31

0.34

0.29

0.24

0.44

0.28

0.32

0.58

0.46

0.54

0.36

Prot % 275

344

-272

-202

333

-80

211

-40

137

-118

279

-31

188

164

-91

-248

193

254

-269

-302

-365

Milk L

Production Traits

Fat kg

0.01

0.65

0.77

0.06

0.14

0.62

0.14

0.48

0.24

0.30

0.52

0.28

0.30

0.32

0.36

0.31

0.70

0.51

0.40

0.31

0.83

0.87

0.88

0.21

Fat %

TOP (g) BULLS Top (g) Bulls – August 2019 ABV Release

109

108

107*

109

113

109

108

109

110

108

107

110

109

104

108

110

109

110

108

Surv. 98

108

107

97*

108

111

104

109

105

106

101

110

102

106

100

103

106

110

101

106

103

106

103

Over Type

107

108

95*

110

114

104

113

110

108

104

113

112

104

107

104

103

111

113

100

107

103

105

103

102

Mam Syst

Conformation

102

101

102*

103

100

103

101

102

103

102

104

100

102

103

102

103

101

100

102

104

102

Milk Spd

105

102

100*

104

105

101

104

101

105

102

103

102

105

104

101

105

103

104

105

101

102

Temp

Workability

105

104

101*

106

105

103

105

107

104

105

104

106

105

102

106

105

106

107

102

105

101

102*

101

100

101

102

107

100

109

100

103

102

Dtr Fert

130

122

105

119

139

103

126

110

129

103

116

117

132

128

121

120

115

114

139

145

Cell Count

AUGUST 2019 ABV RELEASE

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Goulburn Murray Jersey Breeders Club President: Rohan Sprunt (03) 5826 9506 Secretary: Geoff Akers (03) 5829 8478

LOXLEIGH JERSEYS Owner: Geoff and Natalie Akers Established: 1952 Farm size: 1500 acres (1000 irrigated and 500 dryland) Milking herd: 700 – 750 for 2019/20 (600 jerseys) Grazing system: Perennial and annual rye grass with clovers 50/50 on the milking area. Young stock raised on annual pastures. Best bulls: Lester, Astound, Vanahlem 2 yr olds sired by: Valentino, Vanahlem, Tahbilk, Maui, Minx, Ensign, David, Seahorse Heifers sired by: David, Valentino, Dazzler, Grant, Tahbilk, Oliver, Vanahlem, Invincible, Chrome, Achievements: • Champion Cow Great Southern Challenge: 2000, 2006, 2014, 2015 • Champion Cow Great Australian Challenge: 2016 • Bred two cows classified 94pts. Astound Iris 4 and Badger Iris 4. Goals: Continue to adjust and grow our business to ensure it is profitable to dairy at Tallygaroopna.

Pictured: Loxleigh Hatman Dolly first 2 yrs in milk IDW 2019 with Geoff, Natalie, Lloyd and Olivia.

Feel free to contact any GMJBC member on this page to learn more about their herd. BRUNETTA D & A Van Popering Invergordon 0488 655 315 CHERRYLOCK Brad and Jess Gavenlock Tallygaroopna 0437 299 205 DELRAE AND READVALE H & S Read – P & F De Lia Katandra (03) 5831 3775 FROGLANDS JERSEYS Ben Pedretti Tallygaroopna 3634 0447 429 828 GARCOLA JERSEYS Gary & Christine Maddern 305 Kenny Rd, Koonoomoo 3644 (03) 5873 2330 | 0419 217 142 maddern@adam.com.au

GLENARRON JERSEYS Ron, Glenyss & Grant Baker 52 Hutchins Lane, Katunga (03) 58646246 info@glenarron.com

LOXLEIGH JERSEYS Geoff and Natalie Akers Victoria Rd, Tallygaroopna 3634 (03) 5829 8478 geoffakers1@bigpond.com

GLENFERN JERSEYS Peter & Bev Farrell 579 Healesville-Kooweerup Rd, Healesville 3777 0409 503 352 peter.farrell7@bigpond.com

WAIANIWA JERSEYS Lindsay Hamilton 1045 Hawkers Rd, Nathalia 3636 (03) 5864 1380

HAZELVALE Jason Hayes Invergordon 0410 135 420 KAARMONA JERSEYS Graeme & Robyn, Rohan & Claire Sprunt 228 & 235 Kaarimba Hall Rd, Kaarimba 3635. (03) 5826 9506 kaarmona@bigpond.com KADDY JERSEYS Andrew Younger 1025 Mulcahy Road, Gillieston 0409 572 484 motor5@bigpond.com jersey.com.au/jweb/uploads/kaddy/kaddy_intro.html

WARRAIN JERSEYS John & Margaret Cockerell 1219 Rendells Rd, Numurkah 3636 (03) 5864 1133 warrainjerseys.m@gmail.com YALCARA JERSEYS Peter & Lyn Sprunt 926 Sandmount Road, Katunga 3640 (03) 5873 2583 yalcara57@gmail.com YENOLAM JERSEYS Neil, Wendy & Dick Maloney 1119 Boals Rd, Numurkah 3636 (03) 5864 1064 WendyLeeMal@hotmail.com

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Taking A Jersey Initiative below: Todd and Sarah Wilson are the fifth generation to milk registered Jerseys and continue the success of Shirlinn Jerseys, they are pictured their children Ella, Marlie and Koby.

acing another year of a depressed milk price, Tamworth Jersey farmers Todd and Sarah Wilson decided to take matters into their own hands. In October 2017 Todd and Sarah, with his parents Brian and Vicki Wilson, purchased local processor Peel Valley Milk. Now theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re setting their own prices and sharing quality Jersey products across the region and looking towards a bright future.

28 // The Australian Jersey Journal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; September-October 2019

THE HOME OF

Milk y e s r e J

TAMWORTHS OWN

Todd and Sarah are the fifth generation to milk registered Jersey cattle and they’re continuing the successful Shirlinn stud started by Todd’s grandparents Lindsay and Shirley Wilson in 1969. “Milking Jerseys was bred into me,” Todd, 33, said. He always wanted to work on the farm and continue a century-old family tradition, but the low milk price paid by big processors had him secondguessing the future. “I sat down with Dad and we said we’re producing a quality product and we need to be paid a better price for it,” Todd said. They decided to do something about it; they approached Peel Valley Milk and the owner, Malcolm Rose, was keen to sell. They took over the processor 18 months ago and have built up sales to match production levels that could be handled at the farm. Every drop of milk produced at the farm is developed into a Peel Valley Milk product and sold locally and into Newcastle and surrounding areas. Peel Valley Milk was already 100 per cent Jersey. Malcolm had started the plant 16 years earlier, doing 100-litre batches at a time. He had built that up to around 10,000 litres a week and the Wilsons have now grown to between 18,000 and 20,000 litres a week, all sourced from their farm. Todd admits it was “a massive risk” but says they had little choice. “The decision was sort-of made for us by continued below-par prices paid by the bigger processors,” he said.

Taste the Difference “I’d had enough of doing what they told us and taking the price they told us we had to take, and said let’s stop talking and do something about it.” Although the drought makes it difficult to gauge a true indication of the financial benefits, Todd is sure they’ve made the right move. “It’s been a really good move for us. I’d hate to think about the decisions we would have had to make if we didn’t have Peel Valley Milk to pay ourselves that bit extra. “I hope I never see a drought like this again in my lifetime. We can’t control the weather but we made the decision to buy Peel Valley Milk so we could control the amount we get paid for our milk.” Peel Valley Milk produces reduced fat milk, different lines and brands of full cream milk, un-homogenised old-school milk, cream, double cream and coffee, strawberry and chocolate flavoured milks. The products are sold through supermarkets, corner stores and to a growing coffee shop market.

Products

PEEL VALLEY MILK

• • • • • •

“We’re selling a premium, highquality product and we’re not into price wars under any circumstances,” Todd said. “Sometimes it’s a challenge to negotiate with supermarkets when it’s time to put up prices, but we’ve been able to get it done.” Todd would like other farmers to experience similar price benefits. “We would like to see the rest of the milk market improve,” he said. “Coles and Woolworths have lifted their home brand milk by 10 cents but I don’t think that’s anywhere near good enough. How much of that goes to the farmer? “I’d like to see all dairy products rise significantly so we get away from price wars and sell our milk for what it’s worth.” The farm’s milk is tested at an average of 5% butter fat and 4% protein and the cows average 23 litres per day, adding up to delicious tasting fresh milk. “People love the Jersey milk, that’s for sure,” Todd said. “Being local helps but being Jersey is a big selling point. People love the taste and creaminess.” “It has a different taste and people says it’s what milk tasted like in the good old days. It’s extra creamy; if you used another breed it would have a different taste. “I love it, though I guess I’m a little bit biased.” The farm and processing plant are self-sufficient but there is room to grow. “We’re working to improve flavours at the moment and look at new things,” Todd said. “We’d love to be in a position to help other farmers by purchasing some of their milk at a better, consistently higher price. They would be Jersey farmers; that’s something we market. “It’s been a very good move for us and all possibilities are open for the future.” The dairy farm remains a true family affair with three generations working to make a top-quality product.

Reduced fat milk Various lines and brands of full cream milk Un-homogenised milk Cream Double cream Coffee, strawberry and chocolate flavoured milks.

Availablility • Peel Valley Milk products are widely distributed in Tamworth, Newcastle and surrounding areas.

The Australian Jersey Journal – September-October 2019 // 29

20 years Kings Ville Belle 72, Ex 93 Sire: RAPID BAY GETAWAY 62m 8342Lt 426F 286P 109PI 305 days Supreme Champion CGJC Fair 2015 & 2018 6th 5yrs in milk IDW 2018 - pictured by B. Cullen -

HIGHLIGHTING A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITES...

Kings Ville FP Belle 4, VG 87 Sire: FLOWERPOWER 62m 7790Lt 373F 286P 106PI 305days Reserve Champion CGJBC Calf Day 2004 (Shown & loved by Meg)

Kings Ville Lara Belle 4, Ex 90 Sired by ASTOUND 106m 8397Lt 371F 312P 120PI 305days Dam of 6 Excellent daughters - pictured by R. Easterbrook -

- pictured by S. Mackie -

Kings Ville SCD Belle 78, Ex 90 Sire: SUNSET CANYON DAVID 53m 7564L 406F 319P 117PI 305 days BPI Leader - Ranked #1 Australia (AUG 2019) 2019 progeny by TAHBLIK, QUINTANA & PUBLICAN Due to Matt (September 2019) Her daughter, Kings Ville Century Belle, VG 87 Ranked #3 (AUG 2019) - pictured by S. Mackie -

KINGS VILLE Jerseys Rob, Kerrie, Emily, Meg & Holly Anderson

284 Fisher Rd Drouin West, Victoria 3818 (e) kingsville@dcsi.net.au (m) 0400-987-702 Rob

Kings Ville Bel Sire: VANAH 60m 7585Lt 411F 305P 2nd 5yrs in Milk CGJ Ex 91 daughter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; - pictured by B.

KINGS VILLE Celebrates 20 years of Production, Type & Genomic strength with the World Renowned

Belle Family . . . with the 150th Belle to be born this spring

The Belleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have become our most prolific and consistent cow family It began with First Choice Belle Aire 3, VG 87 - Granddaughter of Duncan Belle, Ex94 Purchased in partnership with Andrew & Fleur Ferguson, Lara Jerseys at the 1999 World Conference Centenary Sale, Sydney Royal Easter Show

Congratulations to the Australian Jersey Journal on 50 years. We are thrilled to be part of this special edition!

lle 69, Ex92 HLEM P 114PI 305 days JBC OFC 2017 KV Belle 95 Cullen -

Kings Ville Tinker Belle 57, Ex 91 Sire: ON TIME 54m 7778Lt 396F 300P 110PI 305days Intermediate Champion CGJBC Fair 2014 - pictured by S. Tognola -

Kings Ville Tinker Belle 62, Ex 92 Sire: MAACDAIRY REGION 36mths 8826L 471F 372P 135PI 305days Purchased & shown with great success by Simon Reid & Belinda Egan - pictured by B. Cullen -

Kings Ville SCD Belle 77, Ex 91 Sire: SUNSET CANYON DAVID 65m 8806L 444F 309P 112PI 305days Winning 2yrs in-milk Leading Edge OFC 2015 - pictured by B. Cullen -

AROUND THE GROUNDS Marketing Levy

Carson Re-appointed as Chief Classifier

At the recent AGM, the JA proposed a Members Marketing Levy which while members where supportive of the concept, changes to how the levy would be charged was requested and deferred for consideration at a special general meeting. The board has reconsidered the proposal and do not consider it economically responsible to call a special general meeting to represent the proposed levy and as such will defer the proposal until the next AGM. With the high level of support shown by members in supporting a marketing levy, the Board invites members to consider a voluntary levy. More information on this is available in the Journal

Long-time classifier Alan Carson has been re-appointed by Jersey Australia as Chief Classifier. The 2 Year appointment will see Alan continue in the role he has held for several years. Time to get your cameras ready and start

Changes to Microsat Testing Neogen have advised of new charges relating to Microsat testing. These are: • A $2.00 surcharge will apply on all hair tests. This is being implemented to encourages users to transition to TSU for sampling as these are a more efficient sample type to process • A $3.00 surcharge is being applied if hair samples are submitted on hair cards not provided by Neogen. • Neogen hair cards are available from the JA office at a cost of $1.00 per card JA cannot absorb the above charges and they will be passed on to members effective from Oct 1. 2019 Members should also be conscious that Microsat testing as a limited life span. Neogen have already flagged that there microsat service will cease in the next 12-18 months. We are reviewing option to find a replacement service however we do encourage members to change to SNP based testing. If you have animals that you consider as future donor cows that you already have Microsat information on, JA strongly encourages you to considers upgrading their testing now to a parentage SNP. We are working with Neogen on an upgrade price to a SNP for you.

2020 Calendar

Jersey Australia is now taking bookings for the 2020 Calendar and with only 24 spots up for grabs, advertising positions are much sort after. This year JA will be producing the calendar earlier and distributing with the Nov / Dec Journal Advertising Costs • Primary Ad $615.00 + GST • Secondary Ad $205.00 + GST RESERVE YOUR AD IN THE 2020 CALENDAR NOW by emailing jersey@jersey.com.au Print ready artwork is required to be provided by September 30th to jerseyjournal@iinet.net.au

2019 Photo Competition

taking some amazing pictures of your wonderful Jersey cows. The Jersey Australia Jersey Australia would like to thank all members who 2019 animals photo for competition is now presented the 2019 Autumn Classopen Tour. and Inaccepting total the team visited 68 herds across five states. The entries, Autumn Class Tour

quality of the cattle presented was excellent especially considering the snaps seasonto that some areas have experienced. Send your jersey@jersey.com.au 5 cows where awarded 93 points and 23 cows received 92. 22 heifers received the maximum of 88 points. A list of all top cows and heifers is provided in this edition of the Jersey Journal.

Jersey Growth

The National Stats show a continuing trend in the Growth growth of Jersey within the Australian Jersey National Dairy 2017/18. The National StatsHerd showwith a continuing trend in the growth

of Jersey within the Australian National Dairy Herd with 2017/18. Jersey numbers have been growing steadily for Jersey haveand been growinga steadily for the last 5 thenumbers last 5 Years recorded more significant Years and recorded a more significant jump in the 2017/18 year.jump in the 2017/18 year.

Source 1 National Stats - DataGene and Source 1 National Stats - DataGene andNHIA NHIA

Rising Star Competition With a limited number of entries received again this year for the Rising Star, the Jersey Australia board have decided to Rising Star Competition. call time on awarding a National rising star award. We thank With a limited number of entries received those who have supported the competition over the years. again year for the Rising Star, the Jersey the We alsothis encourage members to continue to support Rising Star concept at your local, regional and state shows. Australia board have decided to call time on The Rising Star is a great way to support the next generation the competition. of show-persons in developing and enhancing their handling and fitting skills

We thank those who have supported the over the years. IDWcompetition Jersey Spectacular

Jersey Australia is pleased to announce that the Jersey Sale at IDW 2020 will be the Global Impact Supremacy Sale. Members are invited to submit consignment lots to the sale.JAPlease see Global Impactthe adJersey in the Spectacular Journal for more will again be running information. sale at IDW in 2020. Time for members to start The Jersey Sale in 2020 has also been moved to the Tuesday thinking about which cow you would like to evening commencing at 7.30pm.

IDW Jersey Spectacular

sell.

32 // The Australian Jersey Journal – September-October 2019

. . . g n i Sell

EDITION

PARRABEL ROCKSTAR SPECTACULAR SALE October 30th @ NSW State Jersey Show, Camden, NSW

AN ELITE INTERMEDIATE

We have just calved in heifers by sires such as COLTON, VICTORIOUS, JOEL, GETAWAY, GRAYSON to name a few.. and recalved some of our best 2yr olds from last year, and one of them will sell! If you want to be at the top of the line at this years NSW State Show then be sure to follow our facebook page for further details on this exciting LOT!

Cleo

RIVENDELL VALSON VG 86 1st milking yearling, NSW State Show 2018 Reserve Intermediate Champion 4th Junior 2yr old in-milk, IDW 2019 Daughter by Fizz | Recalving for NSW State Show DAM: Hiredgun / Storm / Remake

a sample of Rivendellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intermediates...

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FAST TRACK TO SUCCESS TAG SALE November 5th @ CHERRYLOCK CATTLE CO

Vera

RIVENDELL GETAWAY VG 88 Dam: Rivendell Remake Vera Ex 92 2 EX Full Sisters at Rivendell 2nd 6yr in-milk, NSW State Show 2018

Sienna

RIVENDELL VANAHLEM VG 87 4TH 2.5 YR OLD IN-MILK, SYDNEY ROYAL 2018 Dam: Eli / Comerica / Biestar EX 90

RIVENDELL COLTON

Tammy

RIVENDELL GENTRY SILVERMINE

Fancy October 2018 born GENTRY from APPLEJACK EX 90, then HOMELANDS SAMBOS SILVERMINE 5 EX 90 From the Famous Silvermines, backed by generations of Excellents

Nadia

RIVENDELL GETAWAY VG 88 1ST MILKING YEARLING & BEST UDDER in class. HM INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION, Sydney Royal 2019 Daughter by; FIZZ

RIVENDELL FEATHER VG 87 2ND 2yr in-milk, Sydney Royal 2019 INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION, Berry Show 2019 Owned with R&J Easterbrook

Dam: Rivendell Iatola Tammy VG 88 / EX 92

Dam: Rivendell RE Celebrity Nadia EX 90 GDam: Brunchilli Sambo Noelene EX 93

Viscountess

EX 90 2ND 3yr in-milk to the SUPREME INTERMEDIATE, Sydney Royal 2019 (biggest class of the show) Dam: Rivendell Getaway Viscountess EX 91 Senior Champion & Reserve All Breeds, Berry Show 2016 GDAM: VG 86 Jamaica / EX 90 Country

RIVENDELL FEATHER

Tammy

EX 90 INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION NSW STATE SHOW 2017 SEMEX GREAT NORTHERN CHALLENGE 2yr WINNER SIRE: Bushlea Feather Socrates II (Socrates / Family Hill Avery Feather)

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Valarie

RIVENDELL GETAWAY VG 87 Dam: Rivendell Remake Vera Ex 92 2 EX Full Sisters at Rivendell 2nd 6yr in-milk, NSW State Show 2018 GDam: Stephen Sparkler Vera EX 95 Champion World Dairy Expo

RIVENDELL APPLEJACK

Halena

EX 91 3rd J3-yr-old , NSW State Show 2018 2ND J2-YR-OLD NSW STATE SHOW 2017 2ND S2-YR-OLD, CUMBERLAND & SOUTH COAST OFC 2017 DAM: Rivendell Sambo Halle EX 92 Reserve Senior Champion, NSW State Show 2015

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BROADLIN JERSEYS Lynton and Lisa, Toni, Gavin and Cassie Broad 388 Johnson Road, LOCKINGTON 3563 Lisa: 0427 862 624 • Lynton: 0429 380 093 Gavin: 0448 456 848 lisa.broad@bigpond.com

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MERSEYBANK IRWIN BALLET SPEEDWELL VALENTINO STARLIGHT DARRYN VALE JACKOS GLORY MT PLEASANT I I ILLUSION 4123 CRAIGIELEA VICKY 5743 CAIRNBRAE VALENTINO ESTELLE 34 JAYDEN BONTINO BECK JAYDEN VALENTINO FERNLEAF BROOKBORA VANAHLEM DAPHNE ASPIRE VANAHLEM CHARO 2 BROOKBORA LOVE LIES 748 KINGS VIEW AILEEN 177 WALLACEDALE TINO MELYS 2 KINGS VILLE LV COLUMBINE JUGIONG DAISYMAE 7582 BRUNCHILLI MANTRA MECCA RIVENDELL GETAWAY VERA RIVENDELL FEATHERS QUEEN RIVENDELL GUNMAN ANNIE BRUNCHILLI GETAWAY PRISCILLA 904 BRUNCHILLI VELOCITY PRISCILLA RIVENDELL GETAWAY TAMMY

G & A HEAZLEWOOD DARRYN HOURIGAN DARRYN HOURIGAN D,S & T BRYCE WT & PK COCHRANE AG & JA CARSON J & M DRURY J & M DRURY BROOKBORA PTY LTD DANIEL BACON & STACEY LEPPERT BROOKBORA PTY LTD IR ANDERSON L & M WALLACE RG & KL ANDERSON NICHOLSON FAMILY S & H MENZIES S & H MENZIES S & H MENZIES S & H MENZIES S & H MENZIES S & H MENZIES S & H MENZIES

27/08/2016 14/10/2016 8/03/2016 23/08/2016 11/03/2017 30/09/2016 19/11/2016 12/03/2017 7/04/2017 11/04/2017 23/03/2017 2/01/2017 11/09/2016 1/09/2016 31/03/2017 24/07/2016 6/01/2017 16/08/2016 21/09/2016 18/11/2016 30/11/2016 1/01/2017

MURRAY BROOK ORCHID 4022 JAYDEN DREAM PERSOON KADDY VANA ELWISE 11 KINGS VALE ICEY SILVERMINE BRUNCHILLI VANAHLEM EILEEN 2 DARRYN VALE SPRITS ELLIE KADDY SS MAGNIFICENT 30 WARRAIN VANAHLEM LOVE LIES GLENARRON CELEBRITY GIRL WARRAIN TBONE DREAM 2 CB VAN PENCIL 2 MIAMI GALAXIES GLORY 4761 CAIRNBRAE TBONE DAISY 10 ASHTANEY LEGAL SILVERCHAIN JIMANN BRIGHT MARY JAYDEN KWYNN JADE KADDY TBONE PANSY 11 WINVARL DOLLY 4 OAKLEIGH DOWNS DREAMBOY NERINE WINVARL PLUS DIAMOND BROOKBORA AHLEM MARIE KINGS VALE ROSELLA 443 JUGIONG NELLIE 6650 JUGIONG MAYFAIR 6536 BRUNCHILLI REAL DEAL MECCA 3 BRUNCHILLI NEXTINLINE JESS CEDAR VALE TEQUILA FINGERS BRUNCHILLI KOOP PRISCILLA

MURRAY BROOK FARM J & M DRURY J & M DRURY DJ & SM ANDERSON S & H MENZIES DARRYN HOURIGAN DARRYN HOURIGAN JR & MA COCKERELL PHILMAR DAIRY COMPANY JR & MA COCKERELL BROAD & COCHRANE G BRYCE AG & JA CARSON AP & AM KOCH J & M DRURY J & M DRURY J & M DRURY MARKS FAMILY SIMON ATKINS MARKS FAMILY BROOKBORA PTY LTD DJ & SM ANDERSON NICHOLSON FAMILY NICHOLSON FAMILY S & H MENZIES S & H MENZIES S & H MENZIES S & H MENZIES

13/03/2014 1/03/2013 21/08/2013 21/10/2014 5/04/2014 19/03/2014 11/05/2014 21/08/2012 13/08/2013 10/08/2012 31/03/2012 24/04/2013 11/08/2012 18/04/2012 2/01/2011 28/08/2014 15/05/2014 9/08/2010 3/01/2013 10/08/2014 15/04/2013 20/02/2015 9/08/2012 30/03/2012 20/01/2012 20/11/2012 5/10/2013 1/11/2013

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Class Score ALL LYNNS VALENTINO IRWIN 88 ALL LYNNS LOUIE VALENTINO 88 DARRYN VALE JACKAROO 88 MT PLEASANT IVYS 44 IRWIN 88 ABERDEEN VALERIAN SANDOWN 88 ALL LYNNS LOUIE VALENTINO 88 CAIRNBRAE BONTINO 88 ALL LYNNS LOUIE VALENTINO 88 PANNOO ABE VANAHLEM 88 PANNOO ABE VANAHLEM 88 BROOKBORA ALDRIN 88 ALL LYNNS LOUIE VALENTINO 88 ALL LYNNS LOUIE VALENTINO 88 ALL LYNNS LEGAL VOLCANO 88 ALL LYNNS LOUIE VALENTINO 88 ERTL MANTRA 88 RAPID BAY GETAWAY 88 RIVENDELL FEATHERS QUEEN 88 RAPID BAY GUNMAN 88 RAPID BAY GETAWAY 88 ARETHUSA JADE VELOCITY 88 RAPID BAY GETAWAY 88 Total Score ALL LYNNS LOUIE VALENTINO 93 CLAYDONS PLATINUM DREAM 93 PANNOO ABE VANAHLEM 93 WALLACEDALE ICEY POLE 93 PANNOO ABE VANAHLEM 93 RIVERSIDE SPIRIT 92 KADDY ELTON SANDSTORM 92 PANNOO ABE VANAHLEM 92 GALAXIES CELEBRITY 92 RICHIES JACE TBONE 92 PANNOO ABE VANAHLEM 92 GALAXIES CELEBRITY 92 RICHIES JACE TBONE 92 TOLLENAARS IMPULS LEGAL 92 DENSON DALE BRIGHT LIGHTS 92 CDF KARBALA KWYNN 92 RICHIES JACE TBONE A364 92 BW SPECIAL FORCES 92 GOLD LABEL DREAM BOY 92 SWEETIE PLUS IATOLAS BOLD 92 PANNOO ABE VANAHLEM 92 ALL LYNNS LOUIE VALENTINO 92 PANNOO ABE VANAHLEM 92 PANNOO ABE VANAHLEM 92 BRUNCHILLI COMERICA REALDEAL 92 BRUNCHILLI GUAPOS NEXTINLINE 92 TOWER VUE PRIME TEQUILA 92 TOWER VUE KOOP 92 Sire

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

SHOWTIME White Gold CV Tequila Beauty 4th 3yr old in-milk Sydney Royal 2019 Reserve Champion Cow, Bega Show 2019

Cedar Vale DH Tequila Crystalyn IMP ET EX 90

3rd 3yr old in-milk (to Champion & Res Intermediate), Sydney Royal 2019 2nd 2yr in-milk, Sydney Royal 2018 EX 90 Junior Champion, NSW Jersey State Show 2017 HM Junior Champion, IDW 2017

Dam: Cedar Vale King Beauty VG 88 2nd Dam: Ascot Park Comerica Beauty 2 EX 90 / Rocket EX 90 / Montana EX 91 Owned in partnership with M & A Rood

Dam: Rock Ella Impressive Crystalite EX91 2nd Dam: Huronia Connectn Crystalyn EX95 / Juno EX 90 / Grove EX 92 Owned in partnership with Mark Mangold

ABOVE PHOTOS: BRADLEY CULLEN

Cedar Vale Reagan Poppy EX 91 2nd Mature cow, NSW Jersey State Show 2018 Owned by Michael & Ashleigh Rood - pictured right -

Cedar Vale King Floss EX 91

1st 5-6 yr in-milk, Sydney Royal 2019, 2nd 4-5 yr in-milk, Sydney Royal 2018 CHAMPION 4yr old, Great Northern Challenge 2017 HM CHAMPION COW, NSW Jersey State Show 2017 Owned by Graeme & Lisa Cochrane - pictured left -

Congratulations to the following purchasers of Cedar Vale cattle and their recent success

Cedar Vale Colton Elite ET

HM JUNIOR CHAMPION, NSW Jersey State Show 2018 Owned by Jamie Stewart & Ian Hindmarsh

CedarVale JERSEYS

Cedar Vale Irwin Hattie ET EX 91 1st Jnr 3yr old in-milk, Rochester Autumn Fair 2019 Owned by Brookbora Jerseys

6581 Illawarra Highway, Mossvale, NSW (e) cedarvalejerseys@hotmail.com

Cedar Vale Premier Belle

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION, Gippsland Jersey Fair 2019 Owned by Spike McCrae & Lindsey Heath

Shane Oslear (p) 0403 689 654 Winnie Oslear (p) 0417 691 600

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MIAMI MONTANA DAWN 91 EX 90

44. 8538L 3.4 288kgP 4.5 390kgF 305d 4 lact ave PI 129 Dam: Maimi Sooner Dawn 81 VHC EX 90 GDam: Miami Magic Dawn 72 EX 90

MIAMI VANAHLEM DAWN 4751 EX 91 27. 6408L 3.7 235kgP 4.0 256kgF 305d 3 lact ave PI 111 Dam: Maimi Fernjace Dawn 110 EX GDam: Miami Sooner Dawn 81 VHC 90

MIAMI SAMBO DAWN 103 EX 92

40. 8606L 3.8 330kgP 5.0 427kgF 305d 4 lact ave PI 122 Dam: Maimi Montana Dawn 91 EX 90 (above left) GDam: Miami Sooner Dawn 81 VHC 90

MIAMI EXCITATION DAWN 4961 EX 91 36. 5651L 3.6 202kgP 4.3 242kgF 305 7TH 3yr old in-milk at IDW Dam: Maimi Country Dawn 107 EX 91 52. 8007L 3.6 290P 4.1 331F 305 PI 117 GDam: Miami Fastlane Dawn 77 VHC 90

SOONER DAWN 81 and FASTLANE DAWN 77 were both daughters of MIAMI MAGIC DAWN 72 EX 90. These three cows and COUNTRY DAWN 107 EX 91 completed 30 lactations between them, for a total of 237,313 litres lifetime. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an average of 7910 litres per lactation. Av PI respectively of 120,119,113,107. Magic, Sooner and Fastlane Dawns were the highest yielding cows John Flemming milked. Country and Sambo Dawn are amongst the best ever we have milked. PHILMAR DAIRY COMPANY, THE HOME OF MIAMI JERSEYS Newell Highway, Tocumwall, NSW Mark: 0419 320 777 Philippa: 0400 833 133 Mitchell: 0437 833 288 philmardairycompany@gmail.com

DRENO SOONER GLORY 570 EX 92

70. 7315L 3.8 274kgP 5.4 392kgF 305d Supreme Champion IDW 1999 Supreme Champion Sydney Royal 1999 & 2000

MIAMI MANNIX GLORY 21 EX 92 39. 6829L 3.6 243kgP 4.9 332kgF 298d PI 109 51. 7068L 3.6 257kgP 5.0 355kgF 305d PI 104

MIAMI LARFALOT GLORY 4473 ET EX 91 48. 6910L 3.5 239kgP 4.2 287kgF 305d PI 106 Glory has a freshly calved IRWIN daughter and a March born COLTON calf.

The GLORY family came to Miami via a selection of heifers purchased when the larger Tocumwal farm was developed in 1996 by John and Gwen.

Glorys are now a very established family at Miami, off the back of the highly credentialed three generation line of Excellent cows above. SOONER GLORY EX 92 was from a GANT, then a Hi Lindan. Mannix Glory Ex 92 is her daughter, and Larfalot Glory Ex 91 is from Mannix Glory.

MIAMI JERSEYS founded in 1954 by John and Gwen Flemming developed many great cow families that we have today, FIESTA, GLADYS, EILEEN, SNOWDROP and in 1957 the first Dawn was registered. The ethos was to breed large framed, highly productive cows. In 2007 we took over Miami Jerseys and further developed the GLORY, COWSLIP, MARIE, MOLLY, & DAISY families amongst others, that arrived at Miami over the decades.

Mark, John, Mitchell and GANNON GIRLIE 4254 EX 93. Champion Melbourne Royal 2013 IMAGES: GLORY 4473, DAWN 4961 (BRADLEY CULLEN) GLORY 21, DAWN 4751, DAWN 103 (ROSS EASTERBROOK) DAWN 91, (ELLA WRIGHT) GLORY 570 (FRANK ROBINSON)

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It is with great pleasure that I have a chance to update the Jersey Australia membership on our activities at Monash University. Our research into milk and its potential uses in pharmaceutical products dates back to around 2013, and since that time we have been in regular contact with JA principally through Chris Mackenzie. I was invited to present some of our earlier findings to the 2015 AGM in Launceston, and more recently at the 2019 AGM in Warrnambool. For those that were there in Warrnambool, some of the article below will sound familiar. For those that were not, I hope you find the update interesting and I welcome any feedback you may have on our activities. Ben Boyd Email: ben.boyd@monash.edu

What is milk?

ilk is a complex mixture of fats, proteins, salt and sugars dispersed in water. We know a lot now about what happens to milk during processing into a wide range of dairy products, however we know little about what happens during digestion.

The Monash Milk team from left: Dr Jamal Khan (drug precipitation in milk), Dr Malinda Salim (Gates Foundation project team leader), Ms Anna Pham (PhD student), Dr Adrian Hawley (Australian Synchrotron), Professor Ben Boyd, Dr Andrew Clulow (ARC Fellow on human milk mimics).”

Our research in this area came about from an initial interest in what happens to fats used in pharmaceutical medicines to dissolve drug – but we have found that milk is much more interesting! The fat droplets in milk contain over 95% of a type of fat called triglycerides. Triglycerides are naturally broken down in our gut by enzymes into smaller components that can be absorbed to provide energy and important building blocks for cells in the body. Until recently, the breakdown process was believed to be the only thing happening to the fats and most focus of research had been on proteins. However, our previous experience with pharmaceutical fats led us to believe that there could be much more the story than this, and so using advanced techniques at the Australian Synchrotron that allow us to detect

structures forming inside the fat droplets we went about trying to learn more about milk during digestion. Our research has revealed fascinating changes in the structure of the fat droplets in milk during digestion – they transform from liquid oil droplets into mini-‘sponges’, where the droplet contains a complex network of water channels. The droplets transform from having almost no water inside to actually containing >50% water and are also formed on digestion of other mammal milks, including cow, goat, horse and dog milk. Even human breast milk forms these structures. So it appears that the formation of these sponge-like droplets occurs across most if not all mammal species. We have tried to upset the structure formation through a range of processes

– comparing whole milk straight from Noel’s farm, to commercial homogenised and pasteurised milk, frozen and thawed milk, powdered milk and they all form the same structures with some differences in the rate of digestion probably because of particle size. We even tested A2 milk, and surprise surprise it is essentially the same with slightly different rate of digestion as well. So, is it therefore true that like the ‘fake milk’ brigade, you can call any white liquid milk and it will form these structures during digestion? What about the vegetable saps? Interestingly, other so-called ‘milks’ do not form these structures. Soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk and rice milk do not form these structures. So what is the significance of this? Firstly it could provide an interesting scientific definition for milk beyond its source – does it form the sponge-like structures during digestion. More importantly, when you consider that the non-milks are not intended to suckle the young mammals, we are excited by the prospect that these findings have an implication in nutrient delivery to the infant. We have recently obtained funding from the Australian Research Council for three years to conduct deeper research into the formation of these structures and the link to absorption, so stay tuned! Where does infant formula fit into the story? A further exciting angle to this story is to then ask the question ‘what about infant formula’? Some mothers cannot feed their babies in the way that nature intended, so infant formula certainly has a place in society where there is a clear need. However, the confusion around infant formula, caused partly through our lack of understanding of what

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is a ‘good’ formula, and partly by ‘interesting’ marketing approaches by producers means that there is still little scientific basis for the composition of infant formula, although we now know from our research how it should probably behave from a structural perspective if it is be similar to human breast milk. We therefore conducted the same experiments on four different infant formulas and we actually see a range of behaviour depending on the powder. One behaves similarly to human breast milk, another forms structured droplets but not the same structures as human breast milk, while the other two did not form structures at all. We know that different infant formula contain varying amounts of milk fat and different vegetable oils so it makes some sense that they are all different but it concerning that after all this time that a nutritional necessity that we are feeding to infants at the most critical stages of their life is so poorly understood. Coming to grips with what is causing the structuring and how we can tailor products to behave more like human breast milk is a holy grail that we feel

we have made a big step towards with this work. Saving infants lives through milkenabled medicines One final angle to this story is that we have been working with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to develop new medicines to provide a one-dose cure for malaria here it has been found that milk fat plays a crucial role in enabling enough drug to get absorbed to provide an effect. In the most exciting development we have used our advanced techniques to determine a powder, actually an infant formula, which when given with the drugs enables an outright cure and the product is now in final stages of development. With 500000 children under the age of five still dying of malaria each year, this program has huge ramifications if we finally get it through to a viable medicine. Concluding remarks So, what does it mean at the farm gate – a better appreciation of the behaviour of milk in our bodies is leading to better consumer awareness

of the benefits of dairy and de-bunking some of the myths – and the fact that cow milk ‘groups’ with human breast milk in our experiments is an extra step up in this regard. The likely need to incorporate more components from milk into infant formula to get its behaviour to more closely resemble that of human breast milk also will increase demand for milk overall, we have all seen the demand grow in Asia for Australian formula, so getting more milk into formula where it is scientifically justified to do so can make an impact on demand. The possibility of milk components being approved for use in the pharmaceutical industry also provides a potential huge new market for milk components. Lastly, the projects have provided unique opportunities to train young scientists in milk and milk structure, who will hopefully see research in this area as a career driving new innovation and application of milk products beyond food in the years ahead. We thank JA for their interest and support through this journey, and look forward to updating you in the future on new developments.

Orana Jersey Stud 305 Finns Road, Menangle NSW 2168

Pictured is our current herd sire

Bushlea Gordon

whose daughters show great promise.

Congratulations

to the Australian Jersey Journal on achieving 50 years. We have been with you all the way. Orana Jersey Stud was established in 1965 with the purchase of Ellerdale Gamboge Janet. I joined the NSW branch in 1968 with the first Orana cow registered in1970.

WORDS // GLEN BARRETT

China Mission Reveals Opportunities

ustralian Jerseys could be the answer to many of the problems facing the booming Chinese dairy

industry. China needs 109 million tonnes of dairy to meet its nutritional targets but last year Australia exported only 840,000 tonnes. It was pleasing to see during a recent dairy trade mission to China the potential growth opportunities for Jerseys. This fifth Austrade-coordinated dairy mission to China was an opportunity to promote our Jerseys and clear-up misconceptions about their availability. China’s dairy herd is starting to get too big and has fertility, feed efficiency and heat tolerance issues – all things where Jerseys would be far superior. China is mostly a Holstein market at the moment but demand for Jersey is growing, particularly in southern China where the climate is warmer and the Jersey heat tolerance is beneficial. I expect a lot of positive opportunities to flow from the mission, where we were joined by representatives from Genetics Australia, who instigated the mission on our behalf, and other companies. The program included industry briefings, site visits, business promotion, roundtable discussions and participation in Australia’s pavilion at the 2019 China Expo.

The mission from July 8-14 focused on Australia’s capability and expertise across live exports of breeding cattle, animal improvement and genetics/ genomic services, animal nutrition, waste management and farm equipment. Key site visits included Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing Dairy Cattle Centre (National Engineering Research Centre for Dairy Cattle Embryo) and Tianjin Mengde Dairy; providing first-hand understanding and insights on China’s dairy industry. A roundtable with China’s Dairy Association and local industry representatives in Beijing and the site visit in Tianjin Mengde provided opportunity to promote Australian dairy capability. The Dairy Industry Conference included a China-Australia Cattle Technology Forum was jointly organized by the Tianjin Milk Association, Genetics Australia Co. and Huaao Gene Technology Co to help improve the dairy breeds in China. Tianjin Dairy Association president Xu Lianhai, said in his speech that genetic breeding is very important for cattle breeding to create more wealth for dairy farmers. Deputy director of the Dairy Sources Professional Committee of China Dairy Industry Association, Deng Rongzhen said Australian dairy breed is the best

quality breeding cattle resource that China can introduce. I used the opportunity to highlight the high nutritional value of Jersey milk composition. Australia exports an average 10,000 Jerseys per year but some exporters are telling Chinese buyers they couldn’t buy Australia jerseys. This is incorrect. By weight of numbers, we are a smaller breed but Jerseys are available and numbers would grow for a more consistent market. It is hard to breed to supply an inconsistent market but if we knew there was regular demand year-onyear, farmers would breed heifers to meet the market. We reiterated that If the market is there one year and not the next, that becomes a challenge for farmers. There seems to be a strong shift away from US genetics. One of the stupidest things I heard from the American market was that you can’t join Australian heifers to Australian bulls because of in-breeding. We emphasised that if you want Australian Jerseys, they are available. We had 8-10 solid conversations with buyers looking for Jerseys and we will continue to help exporters find heifers if they need them and we will provide continued reassurance to buyers in China that Jersey heifers are available.” There are also good opportunities for Australian genetics and embryos. We received feedback that there is demand for high value cows and potential opportunities for more elite level genetics and exports of Australian semen to China. There are opportunities to take a collective national approach through

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the different A.I. companies and it’s not just China. There are strong sales of Australian Jersey semen into South Africa, good opportunities for Jerseys in Rwanda and just last week we had interest from Korea. Jersey Australia will maintain contact with potential buyers, reconfirming Jerseys are readily available and providing support in certification and breed assessment.

Prime Position

here is a growing need for different types of milk in China and Australian Jerseys are in prime position to fill the void.

Genetics Australia (GA) instigated the recent dairy mission to China, taking a “Team Australia” approach inviting Jersey Australia, Holstein Australia and DataGene to be part of the Austrade delegation. It was the fifth time GA attended the major Chinese dairy expo and export manager Rob Derksen said he had noticed significant changes in the country’s needs. “China has been very much volume focused but there is a growing opportunity for quality Jersey milk,” Rob said. The demand was exemplified by one farmer who wanted about 1000 A2 Jersey heifers from Australia. China’s industry differs to dairying in Australia. Whereas Australia mostly has large processors and farmer suppliers paid for their milk, in China the big dairies have their own supply chain, owning the farm and cows, processing plant and distribution, and set their own prices. The industry was initially very volume orientated. “When I went there five years ago, all they wanted was more milk volume but there has been a change.” Rob said. “They are drinking more yoghurts and want a higher percentage of fat and protein in their milk. Australian Jerseys deliver are well known for their higher fat and protein percentages.”

The other advantage is the Jersey’s greater tolerance for heat and humidity. “Heat tolerance is something they are very much interested in and there is great interest in the recent Australian research and release of Heat Tolerance ABVs, the first country to release such breeding values. Jerseys, generally, are also regarded as being more heat tolerant than several other breeds,” Rob said. “We find that right through many Asian countries and the Australian Jersey is very popular in countries like South Africa where dairy cows are also subject to heat stress.” Another major issue for Chinese milk producers is the high cost of feed, having to rely on importing s a lot of oaten hay from Australia and alfalfa from California, leading to a high cost of production. “Austrade quotes that China has 20 per cent of the world’s population, 9 per cent of the arable land and 7 per cent of the available water; that’s why they need to import so much feed and the Australian Jersey is a very feed-efficient animal.” “The trend of ‘big is better’ is nowhere as strong as it has been in the past and as the Chinese dairy industry matures, so does its understanding of producing an efficient dairy cow and the Jersey breed is well positioned to grow in this expanding dairy market.”

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NYOWEE JERSEYS NYOWEE JERSEYS CONGRATULATES THE SUCCESS OF THE AUSTRALIAN JERSEY JOURNAL ON ACHEIVING ITS 5OTH ANNIVERSARY...

WE HAVE ALSO HAD SOME SUCCESS IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS!

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NYOWEE GALAXIES OPAL - GALAXIES CELEBRITY -

- pictured left 1st 5 years in-milk BEST UDDER & SENIOR CHAMPION COW SUPREME CHAMPION JERSEY FEMALE

- Owned by the Koch Family, Ashtaney Jerseys, Moculta SA -

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NYOWEE GOLDEN FANCY 85 - VAN AHLEM - pictured left 1st 2 years in-milk BEST UDDER & CHAMPION COW 3RD 2 YEAR OLD IN-MILK, GREAT SOUTHERN CHALLENGE

SA AUTUMN FAIR

NYOWEE ROSE 55 - VAN AHLEM - pictured left 1st 5 years in-milk & SENIOR CHAMPION COW

- Owned by the Koch Family, Ashtaney Jerseys, Moculta SA -

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670 GOOLWA ROAD, MOSQUITO HILL, SA

PETER & WENDY NESS (Peter) 0448 377 404 | (Wendy) 0429 199 098

On November 1st 2018 Wendy and I sold our herd and leased the farm to Brett & Fiona McKenna. We still live on the farm so visitors are always welcomed.

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KAT A N P RK ‘PROUD TO BE CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF BREEDING JERSEYS’

2019 marks a significant milestone for Katandra Park, our 25th anniversary of breeding and working with the great Australian Jersey Cow! During this time we have had the pleasure and privledge of developing some wonderful friendships, travel to various dairying parts of the country and the opportunity to work with and witness firsthand some incredible cows! We look forward with excitement as to what the Jersey breed has to offer our family and industry in the next 25 years! Finally, congratulations to Jersey Australia on celebrating 50 years of the Australian Jersey Journal.

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WORDS // CAROLYN SMITH, 2019

“EURARIE” JERSEY STUD – 90th Anniversary (1929-2019)

“A Reflection – Part 1” Humble beginnings When did you last hand-milk a cow? And I mean every last drop, out of all four quarters……..Today, whenever I handstrip a quarter, I immediately think of my grandparents, personally hand-milking up to 30 Jersey cows, twice a day. What an incentive to milk only quality cows! No wonder breeding quiet, free-milking cows who most efficiently convert feed into milk solids was, and still is, the aim at “Eurarie” Jersey stud. My grandfather, James Alexander Till, was only 17 when his father passed away. Just prior to this, Grandad’s father wisely advised him to take advantage of their six acres by purchasing some Jersey cows. Eventually Grandad was milking 13 grade cows off this acreage, at Lauriston, Victoria. “He was a keen breeder of ferrets, which he sold throughout the state, and an apt hand at rabbiting which enabled him to

earn enough capital”* to make the purchase of his first stud female: a five month old calf, Ballara Bluebell 3rd, purchased for 15 guineas. Following this purchase, Grandad established “Eurarie” Jersey stud in 1929 in a cold district renowned for rocks where efficiency was paramount. The prefix was derived from “Urarey” in W.A. where Grandad’s uncles operated a large cattle station. Grandad gained a reputation for progressive farming techniques and eagerly awaited visits from “The Better Farming Train” – the equivalent of today’s field days, but in an era when transport was limited. “He became well known for his success in Fodder Conservation Competitions sponsored by the Royal Agricultural Society, firstly under dryland farming in the Kyneton district and later under irrigation at Tongala.”* Long before the Victorian Government introduced supervised herd testing, Grandad collected in glass jars his own milk samples from individual cows and measured the cream just for his own interest and to aide in breeding decisions. Grandad also observed that his fine-boned sows made better mothers than the coarse-boned sows and transferred this to his dairy breeding decisions.

“Grandad collected in glass jars his own milk samples from individual cows… ” It takes two In 1936 Grandad married Grandma (Gwen). Grandma proved a deft hand at milking, calf rearing and pitch forking sheaves of hay up onto high stacks. Grandma was ambitious, articulate with bookwork, an astute business woman and her background in horses was evident in her keen eye for quality livestock. The farm expanded and also the herd. From the initial Ballara Bluebell 3rd, the Progress and Silvermine families developed. Velvets were developed after the purchase of Grangelea Velvet 2nd and Princesses from Gnarbrook Pride, purchased at the 1934 Royal Centenary Mr. Jim Till, founder of “Eurarie” (inset) Jim & Gwen Till

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Show. The Duchess family developed from Gladfield Princess. Early bulls used successfully included Grangelea Roderick 3rd and Surrey Hurricane, both of which carried Werribee, Banyule and Wotton Airman (imported) bloodlines. “Of particular influence was the purchase in 1943 of the outstanding sire Mornmoot Viceroy 2nd by Werribee Viceroy from the twice champion test cow Mornmoot Princess Madeira which had produced over 700lbs butterfat on three occasions and had a ten year average of 595 pounds butterfat. Mr. Till maintained the policy to look for a son of a long, lifetime producer when seeking a herd sire.”* Record-breaking history In the 1940s, my grandparents relocated to a 79 acre irrigated property at Tongala, Victoria. Under the Victorian Standard Herd Test scheme, “Eurarie” excelled and consequently the Jersey breed also gained notoriety as the media eagerly reported on record-breaking results for production. In 1952-53, “Eurarie” was the top herd (All Breeds) for the Victorian Standard Herd Test which was heavily supervised and seriously implemented. 36 cows produced 495 lbs butterfat in 273 days. At the time, only 15 Jersey herds had ever exceeded 500 lbs butterfat and only once with a herd of over 36 cows. At Tongala, Grandad learned much from Mr. P.J. Maloney and purchased cows from his Belgonia stud to establish the Peggy and Blonde cow families at “Eurarie”, the Blondes coming from Oaklea Blonde (from New Zealand). Sons of Aim High (imported from Jersey Island) out of Belgonia Junette 26th and Belgonia Observer 2nd were also acquired. In 1954, before skype, emails or even facsimiles, it is fascinating that my grandparents imported two bulls from Jersey Island which travelled by ship. My mother (Betty), the youngest of four daughters, recalls from her childhood the excitement of much letter writing and studying of photographs and extended pedigrees that led to the purchase of Jingo’s Graceful Lad and Mervia’s Rush Designer. Referring to earlier breeding decisions at “Eurarie” and the imported Jersey Island bulls, auctioneer Brian Leslie commented, “It was this outstanding mix that propelled Eurarie to champion (all breeds) herd test herd for Victoria for an amazing nine years in succession and indeed it became the highest (all breeds) production herd in the southern hemisphere.”**

25% of our 2017 sale offering have classiﬁed EX-90 including – ★ Eurarie Van Princess 2 (N & J McDonald) ★ Eurarie Action Ducess 2 (N & J McDonald) ★ Eurarie Action Duchess 4 (N & J McDonald) ★ Eurarie Country Velvet (L & J Anderson) and ★ Eurarie Sambo Princess 7 (J Romano)

Eurarie TB Princess 2 EX-92 2nd 5yrs in milk, IDW 2018 for R & J Easterbrook Top Jersey price $7000 at our 2017 Sale

Eurarie Jerseys

“…it became the highest (all breeds) production herd in the southern hemisphere.” This phenomenal record (72 cows averaged 617 lbs butterfat and over 1000 gallons of milk) was achieved in 1966, after the Till family had been on their new 550 acre property at Mooroopna North for ten years. In this time they had converted a grazing property into a high profile dairy stud farm where eventually 21 annual cattle sales and a retirement sale were conducted. “In 1958 the first “Eurarie” bull sale was held. This was the first time that a breeder had ventured to sell a line of bulls only at auction. There was a total clearance of the 25 head with the highest price being 240 guineas.”*

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Charles & Carolyn Smith - St Germains, VIC 0428 260 325 • andesholsteins@bigpond.com

Eurarie Mervias Velvet VHC (654 lbs bf) Bred by JA & GK Till – Sire: Mervia’s Rush Designer (Imp) Reserve Champion Jersey, Best Vessel Jersey, Champion Dairy Cow and Best Vessel Dairy Cow, Shepparton & Rochester 1962.

At Mooroopna North, a record breaking daughter of Jingo’s Graceful Lad, Eurarie Velvet 24th, produced 951 lbs butterfat. Mum, a great believer in collapsible udder texture, often refers to the daughters of the Jersey Island bulls and how post-milking, their rear udders resembled concertinas with multiple folds of beautiful, silky skin from one lean thigh across to the other. In an era when compact Jersey

Eurarie Peggy 7 EX (698 lbs bf) Bred by JA & GK Till

cows were in vogue, the “Eurarie” cows were instead long and capacious. At times Grandad was asked, “Where did his cows get all their milk from?” and he would point to the shoulder, emphasizing that angularity was the key.

“…their rear udders resembled concertinas with multiple folds of beautiful, silky skin from one lean thigh across to the other.” Meanwhile, with the assistance of a growing family, “Eurarie” was able to exhibit at local shows, which were in their epoch. A notable cow was Eurarie Peggy 7, Ex (698 lbs fat) who was twice Champion Dairy Cow at the Shepparton National Dairy Show (SNDS) when it rivalled Melbourne Royal for quality and quantity of entries. She was a grand-daughter of both Jersey Island bulls: Jingo’s Graceful Lad and Mervia’s Rush Designer. In 1962 at the SNDS, Eurarie Mervia’s Velvet, VHC (654 lbs fat) won Reserve Champion Jersey, Best Vessel Jersey, Champion Dairy Cow and Best Vessel Dairy Cow. In the same year at the Great Northern Show in Rochester, she won Champion Jersey, Champion Dairy Cow, Best Vessel Jersey and Best Vessel Dairy Cow. She was a daughter of Mervia’s Rush Designer (imp. Jersey Is.) At the end of Mum’s Year 12, Grandad injured his foot severely and Mum put aside her University aspirations to prepare for yet another annual sale, the upcoming transition to a herringbone dairy and much more. In 1969, Jim Jeffery joined the “Eurarie” team when he married Mum. There is no doubt that without my parents’ dedication, the momentum of herd testing, classification, annual stud sales and regular showing would have been lost in a workplace where there was virtually no workforce outside the family. Young and enthusiastic, Dad learned much but also respectfully introduced the Tills to some new ideas and was one of the first farmers to be trained in artificial insemination. Grandad agreed with Dad about the merits of A.I., however Grandad prophetically remarked that A.I. would mark the end of stud bull sales and the gene pool would shrink. But A.I. was here to stay. (“A Reflection – Part 2” will appear in the next edition) REFERENCES: * “Eurarie Jersey Stud History” by Betty Jeffery, compiled in 1990s. ** “Eurarie Sale Report” by Dianna Malcolm, crazycow.com.au, April 14, 2005.

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Brisbane Royal Show 13th-16th August 2019 – Judge: Hayley Menzies

6 months old & under 10 months 1st Glen-Echo David Petunia 4098, Stuart Blackmore 2nd Ardylbar Edge Fancy, AD & WJ Barron 10 months & under 15months 1st Kenarie Handsome Spotlight, PG & PM McDonald 2nd Tyjon Edge Vanessa, TJ Barron 15 months old & under 20 months dry 1st Nobbyview Whisky’s Rosie, Nobbyview Partnership 2nd Glen Echo Casino Suzzette, Parker Pastoral 3rd Glen Echo TS Roberta, C Keir & C Farr 20 months old & under 2years dry 1st Nobbyview Whiskys Rosette, Nobbyview Partnership 2nd Ardylbar Merchant Emmee, AD & WJ Barron JUNIOR CHAMPION Nobbyview Whiskeys Rosie RESERVE Kenarie Handsome Spotlight Heifers 2years & under 2 ½ yrs in milk 1st Kenarie Next in Line Gold, PG & PM McDonald 2nd Glen Echo VR Vanity 3728, Parker Pastoral Heifers/Cow 21/2 years old & under 3yrs in milk 1st Nobbyview Eddies Jewel, Nobbyview Partnership 2nd Glen Echo GN Mist, Parker Pastoral INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Nobbyview Eddies Jewel RESERVE Glen Echo GN Mist Senior Female Cow, 3yrs & over dry 1st Nobbyview Eltons Faith, Nobbyview Partnership 3 years old & under 4 years, in milk 1st Grand Dream Topeka Muriel, C Keir & C Farr 2nd Glen-Echo Moonshot Meagen 3270, A & D Tippett 4 years old & under 5 years, in milk 1st Nobbyview Eltons Lorna, Nobbyview Partnership 5 years old & under 6 years, in milk 1st Kenarie Galaxy Expression, PG & PM McDonald 2nd Glen Echo moon Muriel 2808, Parker Pastoral 6 years old & under 7 years, in milk 1st Ardylbar Tequila Eva, AD & WJ Barron 7 years old & over, in milk 1st Kenarie False Alarm, PG & PM McDonald 2nd Nobbyview Virgil’s Pam, Nobbyview Partnership SENIOR CHAMPION Kenarie False Alarm RESEVE Nobbyview Virgil’s Pam

Qld State Jersey Show

18th July 2019 - Dairy Showcase (held at Gatton Show) Judge Matt Templeton from Victoria 46 Jerseys from 13 exhibitors

Jersey Rising Star Class 1st Nobbyview Gun’s Pansy, Nobbyview Partnership 2nd Instyle Pincess Babe, Liam Teese Heifer 6 months old and under 10 months 1st Nobbyview Gun’s Pansy, Nobbyview Partnership 2nd Instyle Pincess Babe Liam Teese Jersey heifer 10 months old and under 15 months 1st Tyjon Edge Vanessa, TJ Barron 2nd Adadale Casino Petra 2, S&S Paulger Heifer 15 months old and under 20 months 1st Nobbyview Whiskey’s Rosie, Nobbyview Partnership 2nd Glen-Echo TS Roberta, C Keir & C Farr Heifer 20 months old and under 2 years, dry 1st Ardylbar Merchant Emmee, AD and WJ Barron 2nd Nobbyview Whiskey’s Rosette JUNIOR CHAMPION Tyjon Edge Vanessa RESERVE Nobbyview Whiskey’s Rosie Heifer 2 years and under 2 1/2 years, in milk 1st Adadale EP Lady, S&S Paulger 2nd Adadale Black Eileen, S&S Paulger Heifer 2 1/2 years and under 3 years, in milk 1st Nobbyview Eddie’s Jewel, Nobbyview Partnershio 2nd Glen-Echo GN Petuna, CR & CM Parker Heifer under 3 years, best udder and attachment Nobbyview Eddie’s Jewel, Nobbyview Partnership INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Nobbyview Eddie’s Jewel RESERVE Glen-Echo GN Petuna Cow 5 years and over, dry 1st Nobbyview Elton’s Faith, Nobbyview Partnership 2nd N.R. Surefire Future, Nambour State College Cow 3 years and under 4 years, in milk 1st Adadale WH Rowena, S&S Paulger 2nd Instyle Premier Jessie, B & E Thomas Cow 4 years and under 5 years, in milk 1st Nobbyview Elton’s Lorna, Nobbyview Partnership 2nd Glen Echo Moon Lady, C Keir & C Farr Cow 5 years and under 6 years, in milk 1st Glen-Echo Action Melissa, CR & CM Parker 2nd Nobbyview Virgil’s Betty, Nobbyview Partnership Cow 6 years and under 7 years, in milk 1st Adadale Icon Bringal, S & S Paulger 2nd Ardylbar Tequila Eva, AD & WJ Barron Cow 3 years and over - best udder and attachment Glen-Echo Pablo Roberta SENIOR CHAMPION Nobbyview Elton’s Lorna RESERVE Glen-Echo Pablo Roberta MOST SUCCESSFUL JERSEY EXHIBITOR NobbyView Partnership

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Rising Star Award Judge Jane Sykes

Winner: WELLCOORA VALENTINO VICTORIA Shown by: Abbie Hanks Rising Star Class Winner: 2018 Geelong Show

Judges’ Comments: I’ve picked this heifer as my winner. I think she has great capacity and depth of body, and to me she is the most balanced heifer of the three entries.

Runner Up: VIEW FORT TPASH DELL Shown by: Ruby Mackie Rising Star class winner: 2019 Central Gippsland Fair

Third Place: LANGDALE JOEL ADELE Shown by: Sage Deenan Rising Star class winner: IDW 2019 Judge’s Comments: I’ve put this heifer as my third placegetter. A lovely long stretchy heifer but to me lacks the capacity and depth of the heifers above her Jersey Australia thanks all entrant and judges for supporting this competition

Judges’ Comments: I’ve picked this heifer as my second placegetter. I love the capacity and depth of this heifer but felt she was not quite as balanced throughout as the heifer I put in first.

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Milking Herd Dispersal Sale Monday, October 21st, 2019 On farm - 2675 Westernport Road, Ripplebrook.

Selling are the cow families that King’s Vale are renowned for over our history, such as Rosella’s, Linda’s and Brunette’s as well as those we have that brought into the herd over time. Cows classified to 93 points Mature daughters of breed leading sires such VALENTINO, VAN AHLEM, ALTAGALAXIES, amongst others sell. First calving daughters of VALENTINO, MARCIN, MEGAPOWER, JOEL, ALTAWARRIOR also offered. David and Sharon Anderson Contact David 0488 636 049

King’s Vale Premier Madge EX90 3yo

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5th Jnr 3yo in milk, International Dairy Week, 2018 Sold 2018 Leading Edge Sale for $5400 Her Ex91, max 3yo T BONE KEN sister and 86pt 2yo VALENTINO sisters sell.

CENTRAL GIPPSLAND JERSEY BREEDERS CLUB INC President Reece Attenborough 0400 597 341 • Secretary Tahnee Wilson 0408 220 249

AITKEN FARM B, H, O & G Aitken ALLANDALE P & E Allan ATTAVIEW JERSEYS R & T Attenborough BENELLI JERSEYS B Elliott BLUEGUM PARK J Mathews BUSHLEA JERSEYS K, P, W & L Kuhne COLONSAY D & P McPhie FARNBOROUGH R Kingham GIPPSLAND DAIRY YOUTH INVERLAIR HEIGHTS B, S & T Allan JACKIAH & RIPPONLEA JERSEYS S Reid and B Egan JINALDI L & L & S Ronalds KAY VEE W Anderson KINGS VALE D & S Anderson KINGS VIEW I Anderson KINGS VILLE R & K Anderson KINGS VISTA L & J Anderson MAJESTIC T & A Bradley MONTA VALE T & J & W Monson MUNDEN FARMS K Munden Noble Park B Noble PROGRESS R Cayzer & J Pilgrim-Cayzer PROM VIEW A & M Richards RIVIERA JERSEYS S & T Wilson SILONDA B Ziero SPEEDWELL C Swindlehurst WALLACEDALE & BEMERSYDE C, M, L & M Wallace WILWARD M & C Wilson WINSDALE C & T Bawden YOUNGSTAR D & R Ross

Congratulations to Jersey Australia with the 50th Anniversary of the Jersey Journal This year marks the

30th Central Gippsland JBC On Farm Challege Here is a look back throughout the years to where the OFC concept began within our club in 1990. To see how it has grown in Australia and all around the world is a credit to the foresight of our members back where it all began.

Lynbrae Sleeping Beauty 166 Winner of our Inaugural OFC in 1990 with judges Jim Parker and Alan Carson looking on.

Mon Vale Flash Peace

Araluen Park Sega Ebony

Kings View Aileen 15

Almervista Taranak Inch

Anvale Biestar Silvermine

BIE Lester Babs

Kings Ville Petunia 4

Kings Ville Tinkerbelle 62

Wallacedale BWC Melanie

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Life Members T SAUNDERS & A DAY B & M MONSON J & D SMETHURST E & S JOHNSON K & R COLLINS G PECK • G HARDIE DAVID ANDERSON

The CGJBC would like to wish David & Sharon Anderson of Kings Vale Jerseys the very best for their herd dispersal on Monday 21st October.

OFC CHAMPIONS Year Highest Pointed Cow – Owner 1990 Lynbrae Sleeping Beauty 166 Gordon & Gail Peck 1991 Monvale Flash Peace Barry & Marie Monson 1992 Monvale Flash Peace Barry & Marie Monson 1993 Kingsville Petunia 4th Rob & Kerrie Anderson 1994 Kooroo Herms Lily Gordon & Jock Lawson 1995 Euring Devau Silent Lena Jim & Alby Smethurst 1996 Kingsview Rosella 334 Ian Anderson 1997 Kingsview Aileen 15 Ian Anderson 1998 B I E Lester Babs Eric & Sandra Johnson 1999 Kooroo Lester Pam Gordon & Jock Lawson 2000 Bushlea Brook Fernleaf Keith & Pat Kuhne 2001 Kooroo Lester Pam Gordon & Jock Lawson 2002 Kingsville Heatherbell 3rd Rob & Kerrie Anderson 2003 Lynbrae Sleeping Beauty 441 Don & Wendy Sargeant 2004 Kyirre Expo Love Collins Farms 2005 Wallacedale Biestar Marie Wallace Family 2006 Kooroo Perims Bluebell Gordon & Jock Lawson 2007 Benelli Bush May Ben Elliott 2008 Winsdale Hallmark Fernleaf C, G & C Bawden 2009 Anvale Biestar Silvermine Dawn Anderson 2010 Kooroo Actions Fernleaf Gordon & Maryanne Lawson 2011 Wallacedale Addicts Marie Wallace Family 2012 Inverel Fay 375 Trevor Saunders & Anthea Day 2013 Wallacedale BWC Melanie Luke & Melanie Wallace 2014 Inverlair Heights Jack Teeny Allan Family 2015 Inverlair Heights Jack Teeny Allan Family 2016 Almervista Taranak Inch Reece & Toni Attenborough 2017 Araluen Park Sega Ebony Trevor Saunders & Anthea Day 2018 Kings Ville Tinkerbelle 62 Simon Reid & Belinda Egan

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