Australian Jersey Journal May / June 2024

J ERSEY Journal

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Developing and Promoting the Jersey Breed

JERSEY AUSTRALIA INC

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PRESIDENT

Lisa Broad

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VICE PRESIDENT

Geoff Akers

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TREASURER

Jamie Drury

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BOARD MEMBERS

Wayne Kuhne

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Jane Sykes

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Con Glennen

E: Con.Glennen@jersey.com.au

P: 0408 527 898

Robert Anderson

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David Boyd

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PROMOTIONS

Jane Sykes

GENETICS & BREED DEVELOPMENT

Wayne Kuhne

GENERAL MANAGER / SECRETARY

GLEN BARRETT

E: Glen.Barrett@jersey.com.au

P: 0418 466 371

GENETIC RECOVERY OFFICERS

WESTERN DISTRICTS

Chris McKenzie Ph: 03 5598 7222

NORTHERN VIC

Margaret Cockerell

M: 0407 641 132 Ph: 03 5864 1133

Barry Monson

M: 0429 343 903 Ph: 03 5625 3176

My thanks to the Northern Districts club for bringing together a sensational program for the 2024 AGM and Conference.

This is most certainly the best week on the Association calendar as it gives us the opportunity for the Board and Management and staff to spend some quality time with the membership and report to you on the Associations activities as well as providing the membership the opportunity to raise your questions and concerns for our response.

New Class System

The Association planned to have the new class system in place for the Autumn class tour however due to some implementation delays we have deferred. While testing of the system has begun, the time frames to the commencement of the Autumn tour was becoming too tight to ensure we could undertake the appropriate level testing to provide the level of comfort the system will be able to do what we want it to do.

2024 Election

At the close of nominations for the 2024 elections, a total of 5 nominations had been received and accepted for the 5 vacant board positions. As the number of nominations received was equal to the available positions, an election will not be required, and the nominees will automatically be elected to the board.

The nominees received are:

• For the vacant 1-year position

o David Boyd

• For the vacant 2-year position

o Lisa Broad

o Jane Sykes

o Geoff Akers

o Robert Anderson

My congratulations to these members for making the commitment to provide the governance and direction for the Association and I look forward to continuing to work with you to deliver the Association objectives.

Best Regards,

Glen Barrett General Manager

Around the Grounds

PRODUCTION AWARD CHANGES

The Board of Jersey Australia has implemented changes to the criteria for Production Awards lifting the production requirements for each category for Milk Solid Kg’s and removing the minimum protein KG requirements.

The new criteria is as follows:

Award Minimum Kg of Milk Solids

Platinum Award 600kg per cow

Gold Award 560kg per cow

Silver Award 520kg per cow

Bronze Award 480kg per cow

There is no change to the other qualifying criteria which is:

• Minimum 20 cows to qualify for the herd.

• Cows must be tested on average at least 4 times in the qualifying period.

• The cow’s lactation must be completed between the date of January 1, 2023, and December 31st, 2023.

• Completed lactations must be between 240 and 330 days in length.

• Cows who complete a short or extended lactation are excluded from the reporting.

• All data is provided by herd test records provided by your herd test centre to DataGene.

The changes to the production requirements reflect improvement in the Jersey breed since they were last revised more than 10 years ago.

PRODUCTION AWARD CHANGES

The Board have reviewed the production requirements of the STP Award and made and amendment to be a fixed minimum 3,500Kg of Milk Solids required to be produced to qualify for the award. This is a change from the previous criteria which was a floating figure based on the average of the top 10 production award winning herds multiplied by 6.

The change standardised the production requirement to that cows are required to achieve to qualify for a Jersey Elite Award.

JA REGIONS

A reminder to members who are in regions that have no active clubs that you will need to establish with Jersey Australia a JA Region to facilitate running of events and entry into competitions such as the Great Southern and Great Northern Challenge.

Active clubs are clubs who meet the consumer affairs requirements within your state, provide Jersey Australia with a copy of the clubs AGM minutes and pay the annual club affiliation fee.

For more information on JA Regions visit: https://jersey.com.au/jersey-australia-regions/

WORLD DAIRY EXPO 2024

Jersey Australia with our event partners will have a trade site again this year at World Dairy Expo.

Member interested in travelling to WDE 2024 should register their interest with JA by contacting Glen on 0418 466 371 or email Glen.Barrett@jersey.com.au

Bookings will be made in June.

If you are interested in going a reminder to check your passport to ensure it is valid

CHANGES TO THE CLASSIFIER PANEL

We have a number of changes to the Jersey Australia classifier panel with Jamie Drury stepping of the class panel after the spring tour. Jamie has taken a job with World Wide Sires.

Scott Connell has also for the time being stepped off the panel with changes to staff at home on the farm not enabling the time required to commit to being a classifier.

We welcome the appointment of Jake Matthews as a Senior Classifier. Jake replaces Jamie Drury and Les Bennett who stood down as a Senior Classifier during the last Spring tour.

Jersey Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Reid and David Andrson as probationary classifiers.

Simon and David have been training for some time and we look forward to them being in the field during the Autumn tours.

Next Issue: JULY - AUGUST 2024

Advertising Bookings & Editorial Deadline : June 13 th 2024

Press Ready Artwork: June 19 th 2024

To book your advertisment: please email Kelsie Hore: kelsie.hore@jersey.com.au OR Peter Roach: peter.roach@jersey.com.au

Brunchilli Valentino PRISCILLA EX91 MAX

2-0 | 5443m | 206KGP | 3.78% | 284KGF | 5.22% | 305d

3-0 | 5731m | 215KGP | 3.75% | 276KGF | 4.82% | 184c 1st 3 year-old & Junior Best Udder Intermediate Champion, NSW Jersey State Show 2023

1st 3 year-old & Senior Champion SC&C OFC 2023 1ST 3 YEAR-OLD & OVERALL CHAMPION GREAT NORTHERN CHALLENGE 2023

MATERNAL SISTER Brunchilli Ladd PRISCILLA EX91

3-0 | 7466m | 277KGP | 3.71% | 386KGF | 5.17% | 305d

2nd J2 year-old SC&C OFC 2021 | 2nd J3 year-old, NSW Jersey State Show 2022 THEIR DAM: BRUNCHILLI VERBATIM PRISCILLA VG86

NEXT DAM Brunchilli Sambo PRISCILLA 2 EX92

Best | 7806m | 295KGP | 3.78% | 341KGF | 4.37% | 305d

1st 6 year-old & Senior Champion Cow, Sydney Royal 2016

2nd Aged Cow & Reserve Senior Champion Cow, IDW 2015

1st 6 year-old & Reserve Senior Champion, Sydney Royal 2015

1st Aged Cow & Senior & Grand Champion Cow, IDW 2014

BRUNCHILLI

BRUNCHILLI

AroundtheGrounds

WJCB 2025 CONFERENCE - PLANNING UPDATE

Planning is well underway for the 2025 World Jersey Conference to be hosted by Jersey Australia and we look forward to bringing this exciting event to Australia.

We are excited to announce that Deanne Kennedy and John Hutchinson from Jaydee Events have been appointed as event managers. We look forward to working with Deanne and John over the coming 12 months in bringing this event together.

We have completed the sponsorship prospectus and have been distributing this. If you would like to consider being a sponsor or know of a company who would be a good partners with JA for the World Conference please let us know or you can download the prospectus at https://jersey.com.au/wjcb-2025-sponsorship/

TOUR PROGRAM

The 2025 World Conference will commence in Melbourne before heading to Gippsland and then onto Western Victoria, Northern Victoria before heading up the NSW South Coast to finish in Sydney.

The 2025 Central Gippsland Autumn Fair and Sydney Royal Easter Show will be attended as part of the conference program, and we will also have a high-performance cow display with the sponsors expo in Western Victoria and host the 2025 Dairy’s Finest sale in Northern Victoria

2025 DAIRY’S FINEST BOARD

The Jersey Australia Board will be acting as Sale Managers for the 2025 Dairy’s Finest Sale that will be held on Monday April 14th, 2025, in Northern Victoria. Board members will be in contact with members over the coming weeks to seek your interest in being a vendor in this sale. Conditions will apply with a key focus on deep Australian cow families and pedigrees.

HERD VISIT

A reminder to members that if you would like to be considered for a farm visit during the World Conference contact Glen Barrett on 0418 466 371.

Herd visits will be made throughout all regions. Conditions and cow criteria will apply.

Entries are now open for the 2024 All-Australian Photo Competition.

Animals will be entered into their class based on the age of the cow on the day the photo was taken. i.e. A heifer born on the 1st of July 2023 and photographed on the 2nd of February 2024 will be entered into the Junior class 6 – 12 months of age.

An animal may enter 2 different classes if it they meet the appropriate age qualifications for the class and have separate photographs taken.

Full competition rules and conditions and entry form can be found at:

https://jersey.com.au/all-australian-photo-competition

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SYDNEY SHOW RESULTS 2024

Class 600, Heifer, over 4 & not over 6mths

1st Parrabel Vip Flawless -ET. Exhibited by: Craig & Jared Cochrane and Sandra & Daniel Bacon; 2nd Under Ground Joyride Lollipop. Exhibited by: Olivia Lambkin. 3rd Rivendell Virtuoso Countess. Exhibited by Riverlane Dairy Pty Ltd; 4th Impression Fcg Nu Chardonnay -ET Exhibited by: Luke Randle & Dianna & Jake Annear.

Class 601, Heifer, over 6 & not over 9mths

1st Rivendell Gigawatt Elsie. Exhibited by: Cole Family; 2nd Shirlinn Roulette Dawn 2. Exhibited by: Wilson Family, Shirlinn Jerseys. 3rd Rockstar Swb Joyride Jenny 3 -ET. Exhibited by Chris Allen; 4th Signature Askn Rosey; Exhibited by: Hayley Boyd & Adam Bowden.

Class 602, Heifer, over 9 & not over 12mths

1st Impression Victor Olive. Exhibited by: M & L Flemming; 2nd Brunchilli Getaway Maria. Exhibited by: Riverlane Dairy Pty Ltd. 3rd Windy Ways Ccc Roul Dawn -ET. Exhibited by B & J Gavenlock; 4th Impression Nuance Flirt -ET. Exhibited by: M & L Flemming, Neil & Keryn Gannon and Kerrin & Hans Van Wees.

Class 603, Heifer, over 12 & not over 16mths

1st Shirlinn Air Goldfinch. Exhibited by: Wilson Family, Shirlinn Jerseys; 2nd Windy Ways Ccc Roulette Dawn -ET. Exhibited by: B & J Gavenlock. 3rd Heartland Cc & Sprite. Exhibited by Michaela Thompson; 4th Signature Askn Priscilla. Exhibited by: Hayley Boyd & Adam Bowden.

Class 605, Heifer, over 20 & not over 24mths

1st Rockstar Swb Gentry Jenny 3-ET. Exhibited by: M & L Flemming, Luke Randle & Rebekah Love; 2nd Kenmar Askn Finch. Exhibited by: KL & MA Atkins. 3rd Rivendell Getaway Vienna. Exhibited by Riverlane Dairy Pty Ltd; 4th Lightning Ridge Mb Bontino Rosario IMP ET. Exhibited by: Robert & Ashley Wilson.

Class 604, Heifer, over 16 & not over 20mths

1st Lightning Ridge Mb Victorious Tesla 1 Imp-ET. Exhibited by: B & J Gavenlock; 2nd Avon Valley Jetfighter Eran. Exhibited by: Tim & Kate Wilson.

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Impression Victor Olive. Exhibited by M & L Flemming. RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Shirlinn Air Goldfinch. Exhibited by Wilson Family, Shirlinn Jerseys. HONOURABLE MENTION JUNIOR CHAMPION

Parrabel Vip Flawless - ET. Exhibited by Craig & Jared Cochrane and Sandra & Daniel Bacon.

Female, under 2 Years in milk

1st Brunchilli Joyride Eileen. Exhibited by: Riverlane Dairy Pty Ltd; 2nd Sweet Webcam Delicious. Exhibited by: C & J Cochrane and C Allen. 3rd Salvation Rs Valson Regal. Exhibited by Chris Allen.

Female, over 2 Years & not over 2 1/2 yrs, in milk

1st Miami Viral Girlie 7361. Exhibited by: Luke Whatman; 2nd Shirlinn Chrome Merle 2. Exhibited by: Wilson Family, Shirlinn Jerseys. 3rd Jayden Valentino Winsome. Exhibited by Robert & Ashley Wilson; 4th Heartland Craze Merle. Exhibited by: Michaela Thompson.

Female, over 2 1/2 Years & not over 3 yrs, in milk

1st Shirlinn Viral Starbright. Exhibited by: Wilson Family, Shirlinn Jerseys; 2nd Burnside Viral Floss 2. Exhibited by: Robert & Ashley Wilson. 3rd Tabandu Mr V Shamrock. Exhibited by Luke & Jess Micallef; 4th Heartland Craze Merle. Exhibited by: Michaela Thompson.

Female, over 3 Years & not over 3 1/2 yrs, in milk

1st Rivendell Gentry Toffee. Exhibited by: Declan Patten, John Tarpey & TR Investments; 2nd Shirlinn Topsy Rumour. Exhibited by: Wilson Family, Shirlinn Jerseys. 3rd Nimerald Axis Kitty. Exhibited by Patrick Buckley & April Browne; 4th Sweet Winning Pie. Exhibited by: C & J Cochrane and Chris Allen.

Best Intermediate Udder

Rivendell Gentry Toffee. Exhibited by: Declan Patten, John Tarpey & TR Investments.

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Rivendell Gentry Toffee. Exhibited by: Declan Patten, John Tarpey & TR Investments.

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Shirlinn Topsy Rumour. Exhibited by: Wilson Family, Shirlinn Jerseys.

HONOURABLE MENTION INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Brunchilli Joyride Eileen. Exhibited by: Riverlane Dairy Pty Ltd.

Female, over 3 1/2 Years & not over 4, in milk

1st Rivendell Gentry Cleo. Exhibited by: C & J Cochrane and Chris Allen; 2nd Kendale Bray Glory. Exhibited by: KL & MA Atkins. 3rd Moonpah Clusto Dawn. Exhibited by Zoe Hayes & Janelle Mcdonald; 4th Jamber Bontino Lady 3. Exhibited by: Robert & Ashley Wilson.

Female, over 4 Years & not over 4 1/2, in milk

1st Q-Bee Oliver Gin P. Exhibited by: Rebekah Love & Andrew Mcrae; 2nd Lightning Ridge Mb Vip Fabienne -ET. Exhibited by: M & L Flemming, L Randle & D Borba. 3rd Brookbora Golden Glory 194. Exhibited by Brookbora Pty Ltd; 4th Burnside Victorious Honey. Exhibited by: Robert & Ashley Wilson.

Female, over 5 Years & not over 6, in milk

1st Jamber Colton Veronica. Exhibited by: R & A Wilson and B & J Gavenlock; 2nd Shirlinn Engineer Starfinch. Exhibited by: Wilson Family, Shirlinn Jerseys. 3rd Rivendell Gentry Tammy. Exhibited by Riverlane Dairy Pty Ltd.

Female, over 6 Years in milk

1st Ascot Park Valentino Wanda -ET. Exhibited by: Robert & Ashley Wilson; 2nd Shirlinn Joel Rumour. Exhibited by: Wilson Family, Shirlinn Jerseys. 3rd Brunchilli Vanahlem Eileen 2. Exhibited by Riverlane Dairy Pty Ltd; 4th Orana Customline Sunshine 2. Exhibited by: JW & GK Quin.

Best Senior Udder

Q-Bee Oliver Gin P. Exhibited by Rebekah Love & Andrew Mcrae.

Three Females, any age, not necessarily by the one sire, owned by the Exhibitor 1st Wilson Family, Shirlinn Jerseys; 2nd C & J Cochrane and Chris Allen; 3rd Riverlane Dairy Pty Ltd.

Dam's Progeny Group 1st Wilson Family, Shirlinn Jerseys; 2nd Riverlane Dairy Pty Ltd; 3rd JW & GK Quin.

Five Females, any age 1st Wilson Family, Shirlinn Jerseys; 2nd JW & GK Quin.

SENIOR CHAMPION

Jamber Colton Veronica. Exhibited by R & A Wilson And B & J Gavenlock.

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Rivendale Gentry Cleo. Exhibited by: C & J Cochrane and Chris Allen.

HONOURABLE MENTION SENIOR CHAMPION

Q-Bee Oliver Gin P. Exhibited by Rebekah Love & Andrew Mcrae.

Most Successful Jersey Breeder

1st Wilson Family, Shirlinn Jerseys

Most Successful Jersey Exhibitor 1st Wilson Family, Shirlinn Jerseys

SYDNEY CHAMPIONS 2024

RIVENDELL GENTRY TOFFEE

JAMBER COLTON VERONICA

SENIOR CHAMPION LINE UP

SENIOR CHAMPION LINE UP

2nd

SHIRLINN ROULETTE DAWN 1st Youth Show, 2nd 6-9mth, Sydney Royal

2nd

&

ENGINEER STARFINCH EX 92 2nd 5-6YR & Member of Supreme ‘Pen of 3’, Sydney Royal

2nd Aged Cow &

FIONA HANKS PHOTOGRAPHY

SHIRLINN JOEL RUMOUR EX 93

Member of Supreme ‘Pen of 3’, Sydney Royal 2024.

SHIRLINN

2024.

SHIRLINN TOPSY RUMOUR EX 90

S3YR, Reserve Intermediate Champion

Member of Supreme ‘Pen of 3’, Sydney Royal 2024.

SHIRLINN VIRAL STARBRIGHT VG87 2YR 1st J3YR, Sydney Royal 2024.

SHIRLINN CHROME MERLE 2nd J2YR, Sydney Royal 2024.

SHIRLINN AIR GOLDFINCH

Youth Show, 1st 12-16mth & Reserve Junior Champion, Sydney Royal 2024.

2024. SHE SELLS

CREATIVE CONTENT

Internships

The Australian Dairy Youth Creative Content Development Internship Program will provide 6 internships to source, develop, and publish creative content in Australian Registered Breed Associations Journals providing opportunities for young dairy professional looking to grow and enhance their skill sets and career opportunities beyond the farm gate in dairy related media. A dedicated opportunity to develop creative content with dedicated publishing opportunities in Australian Breed Association publications.

Internships are available in the following creative content areas.

J ERSEY Journal

PHOTOGRAPHY

JOURNALISM

You will be required to write 4 - 6 editorial pieces of between 750 – 1250 words which will include establishing the storyline focus with the publication editor, undertaking any required interview with the subject matter and writing the story.

3 of the stories must be story ideas established by the successful intern with the remaining 3 stories be provided story lines from the publishing editors.

You will be required to produce 4 - 6 portfolio pieces of between 6 - 8 publishable photos of the subject matter. Opportunities will be provided to link the required work with the journalism intern story requirements as a combined publishable piece of work.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

You will be required to produce 4 - 6 * publishable pieces of work which will be used as advertising content in the publishing magazines.

You will be required to liaise with the client to establish their requirements and produce a design to their specifications and requirements and develop a publishable proof.

INTERN REQUIREMENTS

The intern will be required to have all suitable computer, camera and software resources required to develop and produce the required content and be expected to have undertaken some study in the creative content field they are applying for at a secondary school or post - secondary learning.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

All application must be submitted in writing and include 2 pieces of work published or not in the chosen creative content field. Applicants will be required to undertake an interview process.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact Glen Barrett 0418 466 371 or Adam Sawell 0401 096 507 or email AustDairyYouth@outlook.com

close Friday May 31st 2024

SIX JERSEY BREEDERS ADDED TO GA HONOUR BOARD

Six of Australia’s premier Jersey farmers whose bulls have made a huge contribution on the national herd and many herds across the globe have been added to the Genetics Australia Honour Board.

Joining three Holstein and two Australian Reds breeders, the six Jersey studs received the honour during the GA 2024: Today, Tomorrow and Beyond conference in Geelong on March 18, joining an elite group of master breeders.

Genetics Australia (GA) CEO Anthony Shelly said the honour board, which takes pride of place in the GA boardroom, features Australian as well as several overseas breeders who have bred bulls that made a significant mark on genetic improvement in Australia.

“Our latest Jersey breeders added to the list thoroughly deserve this accolade,” he said. “Australia has some of the Jersey herds in the world and six of the best had been added to the honour board. All the inductees have made a massive contribution to the growth and genetic improvement of Jerseys in Australia.”

Traditionally, selection to the honour board was based primarily on proven bulls but today it is a broader combination of genomic and proven bull successes.

Wallacedale Jerseys owned by Luke and Mel Wallace from Poowong North in Gippsland has some very popular bulls in the current GA line up including Homozygous bull STARK,

as well as GOLDBANDP, PICKETT, DEPOLE, LEMONPEEL, and former number one bull PICKLE.

A number of herd’s high-rated genomic heifers have also been sold to Pakistan where they are showing the quality of Australian Jerseys, paving the way for increased semen sales.

Rob and Kerrie Anderson’s Kings Ville Jerseys at Drouin West in Gippsland has developed some of the breed’s finest cow families. Kings Ville BEDFORD continues to sell in large numbers in South Africa and other Kings Ville bulls include BOOST, QANTAS and in the past year BASHFUL, sire of BEDFORD, obtained his first ABV. A few new Kings Ville bulls are likely to be added to the 2024 sire line up.

Con and Michelle Glennen from Noorat in Western Victoria have waved the Australian Jersey flag in several counties including the US,

South Africa, New Zealand and Ireland. Their White Star Jersey herd is the current number 1 BPI, HWI and SI herd. The Glennen herd was one of the early adopters of AI and the herd has used AI ever since bulls became available. Standout bulls include DOUGGAN, DOBSON, VALENBLAST and recently ENMORE.

Robert and Sandra Bacon developed Brookbora Jerseys at Tennyson in Northen Victoria, currently the number two BPI herd. Brookbora ASKN has been a very popular bull internationally and has daughters in US, CANADA, South Africa, Pakistan, Europe, UK and Jersey Island.

BORUNG is currently the highest bull with milking daughters, from an ASKN daughter and the third Brookbora bull is AEROGLEN, sired by BORUNG. After Robert’s death last year, the herd is being continued by Sandra and their son Daniel.

Bercar Jerseys owned by Bernie and Carol McManus from Bamawm Extension bred a bull called PASSIVE in the mid-2000s and today ARDENT, the number two Jersey bull with milking daughters, and BESTYET are also successful Bercar bulls. Bernie and Carol have now retired from dairying but Bercar will continue to have an impact through these bulls for many years to come.

Loxleigh Jerseys owned by Geoff and Natalie Akers from Tallygaroopna in northern Victoria is another Jersey herd that ranks with the best in the world. INVINCIBLE, IZUKU, IRYMPLE and VENTURA are all bulls having an impact now and will continue into the future.

WESTERN DISTRICTJersey Breeders Club

RETIREMENT ON HOLD MemberProfile

Five years ago, Rob Salter was milking 80 cows at his northern Victorian farm with his eye firmly on retirement.

Now Rob and his partner Danny Griffiths are milking 260 with plans to hit 300 this year, with the renewed interest also leading to the herd being registered.

It has been a big turnaround and mixed with a pizza shop that Rob runs four nights a week, thoughts of retirement have been shunted down the track.

Rob’s parents settled the farm near Kerang in 1966 and Rob, 57, has lived all his life on the property.

His parents had a cross-bred herd and Rob started working on the farm when he was 15.

Danny’s parents bought a dairy farm in Queensland when he was 10 and had the farm for 21 years before leaving when the industry was deregulated in 2000.

He has worked in dairy and hospitality over the years but two years ago decided he’d had enough of dealing with the public and moved to Victoria.

Danny, who had 40 Jersey heifers that he’d reared from a previous job, met Rob and was offered a job and the rest is history.

They’ve been together two years and now co-own the cows.

“When I started working for Rob in May 2022, he was milking about 80 and had bought a couple of lines of heifers that were starting to calve,” Danny said.

“When he saw that I was interested and knew what I was doing, we started going to a few sales, buying 10-15 cows from different farms.”

The herd consists of about 60 Cairnbrae prefix cows sold by Alan and Janine Carson when they retired.

“We probably have the highest infusion of Cairnbrae cows in the country,” Rob said. “They’re great cows from great cow families,” Danny added. “Daisy and Estelle in particular are very consistent families. We’ve got a heap of young stock coming from them and they’re good cows to work with.”

Rob also continues to breed with strong cow families in his Barringa stud.

They have bought other cows from particular families to increase the genetic base, concentrating on udders, capacity, feet and legs.

They will start doing embryo work and over the past couple of years have successfully introduced sexed semen.

“We’ve still got some cross-bred cows but they will go,” Danny said. “They’re been mated to beef so we won’t increase the cross numbers.”

Rob had registered his cows in the 1980s but let that lapse until Danny encouraged him into re-registering.

“Now everything is registered up to the calves and we’ve started to herd test,” Rob said.

“The cell count measure is a great tool. We know what cows are doing and once we get to the numbers we want, we will be able to cull based on production.

“It adds value to the herd and helps to keep interest in the cows.”

The renewed interest has also led to another first - showing a heifer at IDW for the first time this year. “She didn’t do any good but she looked great,” Danny laughed.

She was prepared and shown by Cherrylock Cattle Co and won junior champion in the local on-farm challenge. She will calve in August or September and if she looks all right, might return to Dairy Week next year.

The 1300-acre farm is currently milking 260 but will be over 300 by spring.

Years ago, Rob had two dairy farms and milked 450 in the drought, but vowed never go back to such numbers.

However, if neighbouring farms come up for sale they might invest.

“I had the empire before and got rid of it, now I’m going back,” Rob said. “I said we weren’t going over 300 but if the neighbouring farm comes up for sale we could.”

He’s also running a pizza parlour in Cohuna four nights a week.

“It’s easy money compared to dairy farming and I don’t mind working with the public,” Rob says.

Despite his hospitality background, Danny isn’t helping out. “I just mop the floors occasionally. I’m the cow man; I’m sick of hospitality.”

It is a busy set up. “We do push the boundaries a bit,” Rob added.

“Danny milks seven days a week; I milk every morning and three nights and the other four nights are in the pizza parlour. The nights at the shop are my nights off from the cows.”

As numbers increase, they may have to look at hiring staff.

Rob has two sons interested in the farm. Luke works for the farm while Brady is undertaking a mechanics apprenticeship.

In five years, they hope to have a sale to reduce cow numbers and in 10 years hope to hand over the business to the boys.

Jerseys have always been part of the farming plan for both Rob and Danny.

Rob built the dairy with Jerseys in mind. “They fit better and they’re an easy, good-tempered cow to work with,” he said.

Both are keen gardeners with 1.5 acres of the property dedicated to the garden, including 1000 seedlings planted last spring.

That influence extends to the farm where over time Rob has planted 25,000 trees and they will plant more this season.

NORTHERN DISTRICT JERSEY BREEDERS CLUB

President: Geoff Brown | Secretary: Pat Nicholson

Kathleigh Farms

Andrew & Cassandra Kath

390 Dingee Road, Rochester 3561 0427 307 232 | 0407 307 242 kathleighfarms@outlook.com

Brookbora Jerseys

Bacon Family, Tennyson Vic 3572 (S) 0428 882 320 | (D) 0407 753 324 bacons@brookbora.com.au www.brookbora.com.au

Lincolndell Jerseys

Ron and Val Read & Family 167 Panoo Road, Lockington 3563 03 5488 2266 0428 332 793

ShenstoneJersey Stud

Gordon Lyn & Craig Emmett 12 Curr Road, Stanhope 3623 0428 329625 | 0409 014854 shenstonejerseys@gmail.com

Over 100 years farming - since 1917

Jugiong Jerseys

Nicholson Family 771 Curr Road, Girgarre 3624 Pat & Carmen; 0438 347 737 Brendon & Tenealle; 0413 022 398 jugiong@bigpond.com

Craigielea Jerseys

Bill & Kaye; 0427 865 474

Andrew & Sharni; 0428 865 474 836 Hansen Road, Bamawm 3561 craigielea3@bigpond.com

Eurarie Jerseys

Charles & Carolyn Smith 80 Rathbone Road, St Germains 3620 Carolyn: 0458 260 374 smith.livestock.farm@gmail.com

Jimann Jerseys

Trevor & Julie Campbell 36 Francis Street, Rochester 3561 0409 424199 jimann1@bigpond.com

Windy Ways Jerseys

Tim, Jodie & Tom Walsh

41 A Finlay Road, Tongala 3621

Tim: 0408 603 982 heatherbelle132@gmail.com

Royals Green Jerseys

Geoff & Yvette Brown 1039 Prairie Rochester Road, Lockington 3563 0425 758 858 geoffbrown9@optusnet.com.au

Waterloo Farms

Fisher Family | Jayke: 0447 846 761 1305 Curr Road, Kyabram 3620 qualityridgefarms@gmail.com

Dylander Park

Dylan & Hudson Morris & Gabbie Mahoney

344 Morrissey Road, Girgarre 3624 0439 523 687 | dylan_baseballrox@live.com.au

Grand Dream

Todd Brown | 0447 812 278 310 Lorenz Road, Stanhope 3623 granddream02@gmail.com

Benlock Jersey Stud

Bryan & Lee Rushton

79 Brooks Road, Rochester 3861 03 5484 1551 benlockj@gmail.com

Sybilgrove & Summer

Spirit Jerseys

Collins Family

202 McColl Road, Ballendella 3561 Ph/Fax: 03 5486 5393 03 5486 5422

Gower Park

Chloe Goodfellow 0408 767 743

68 Shaw Road, Stanhope 3623 chloe.goodfellow@hotmail.com

Sunshine Farm

Janelle McDonald

715 Andrews Road, Kyabram 3620

03 5855 2516 | 0428 992 450 janelleabbey@hotmail.com

MT COMPASS JERSEY CATTLE CLUB

Proudly

celebrating our 58th Anniversary in 2024

HEIFER COMPETITION

27th & 29th February 2024

Guest Judge - Mr Jack Bramley formally of Paravale Holsteins, Parawa, SA.

Class 1 – Best Group

HEIFERS 18 MONTHS

1st: The Koch Family (1480pts); 2nd: McHugh (1433pts); 3rd: Bond (1430pts)

4th: Walker - Campbell (1170pts)

Class 1 – Best Heifer

1st: Koch Heifer A (1) (550pts); 2nd: McHugh Heifer A(1) (505pts); 3rd: Bond Heifer A (1) (480pts)

4th: Bond Heifer B (2) (465 eq pts)

5th: Bond Heifer C (3) (465 eq pts)

Class 2 – Best Team

HEIFERS 18-30 MONTHS

1st: Koch (1575pts);

2nd: McCaul (1553pts);

3rd: McHugh (1480pts)

Class 2 – Best Heifer

1st: Koch Heifer B (2) (545pts);

2nd: McCaul B (2) (537pts);

3rd: McCaul A (1) (532pts)

4th: Koch C (3) (530pts)

5th: McHugh C (3) (520pts)

A sincere thank you to the Sponsors of the Mt Compass Jersey Cattle Club - Peter Whitford Trophy, Peter Ness Trophy, ABS Australia, Laucke Mills, Compass Farm Feeds, and Alexandrina Cheese Company for the Judge’s Gift.

Winning Heifer - Ashtaney Viral Bellina (Class 2)

Winning Heifer - Ashtaney Casino Olive ET (Class 1)

IN FOR THE LONG HAUL

Like Genetics Australia, Loxleigh Jerseys has had a big impact on the Australian dairy scene over many decades.

Loxleigh Jerseys, owned by Geoff and Natalie Akers from Tallygaroopna in northern Victoria, was one of 11 recent additions to the GA honour board.

After more than 70 years, Loxleigh continues to hit new highs, including being chosen as a Jersey Australia Master Breeder last year.

Speaking on behalf of 11 inductees at the presentation ceremony, Geoff said that all recipients were humbled to be added to the list of breeders, placing them alongside many famous herds.

And he paid tribute to the role GA has played over the course.

“We thank Genetics Australia and its predecessors for being the backbone of the Australian artificial breeding industry for 66 years,” Geoff said.

“Today we know Australian genetics are acknowledged as some of the best dairy genetics in the world and we are now in a position where our genetics are marketed around the world.

“We should be proud that we bred something here in Australia that is being marketed in all sorts of countries. Genetics Australia has had a significant role in making that happen. GA and its predecessors have been selecting bulls from Australian farms every year for more than 60 years – no other company has done this.

“This stability has given breeders confidence in that they knew if they bred good bulls, there would be a progeny test or young bull program for them to put bulls into every year.

“GA played a significant role in developing some of the best genetics in the world here in Australia and now giving us the opportunity to market them across the world.”

Geoff said he was pleased GA had made “tough decisions” to address modern challenges and ensure Australia retained a successful cooperative that contributed to a viable Australian genetics industry.

Geoff and Natalie have farmed at Tallygaroopna since 1993 and currently milk about 800 jerseys, 100 Friesian and cross breds. The name Loxleigh steams from the area the Akers family farmed near Nagambie until 1912.

Over the journey the stud has recorded three 94-point cows, with the most recent Loxleigh Hatman Marie 6209 hailing from a family bought by Geoff’s father and grandfather, Harold and Bob Akers in 1952, just a year or two after starting the stud.

Loxleigh Hatman Marie 6289 follows Astound Iris 4 and Badger Iris 4 (pictured) as the stud’s 94-point cows, leading a team that has included multiple 93-point cows and countless 90+ Excellent.

“To

get a 94-point cow from a family we’ve had for 70 years was a great thrill,” Geoff

said.

Loxleigh has recorded four Jersey Australia On-Farm Challenge Great Southern Champion awards and achieved platinum milk production status for the past five years.

“We’re milking a number of his daughters and we get good reports from others who are milking them in terms of their production and strength and type,” Geoff said.

“We focus on breeding good cows and genomically test a few bulls each year.”

Loxleigh has entered many bulls into A.I programs, and currently has one of the best performers in Australia in INIVINCIBLE. “We’re quite pleased with how he is going,” Geoff said.

Loxleigh uses mainly Australian genetics and Geoff looks for production with high type, with a strong focus on udders and deepribbed cows with plenty of strength in the front end.

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62 nd CENTRAL GIPPSLAND FAIR

TUESDAY 15TH APRIL, 2024

JUDGE: MR ROGER HEATH, WANSTEAD JERSEYS, BOOKAR VIC

Class 1 - Dry Heifer Born 01/10/2023 or after

1st- Tanjil MLF MB Colton Float-ET, M & L Flemming, L Randle, F & D Borba

2nd- Rockstar AA Joel Jenny, Alexis Allen

3rd- Ripponlea Askn Bubbles 3540, Simon Reid & Belinda Egan

Class 2 - Dry Heifer Born 01/07/2023 - 30/09/2023

1st- Heartland Chocochip Princess, Michaela Thompson & Hayden King

2nd- Emu Banks Broadway Lassie 14248 P, Brian & Joanne Dickson

3rd- Berryvale Russia 5, Cathryn Brewster

4th- Kings Ville Canary 105 P, Rob & Kerrie Anderson

Class 3 - Dry Heifer Born 01/04/2023 - 30/06/2023

1st- Brookbora Standard Lady 366, Bacon Family

2nd- Kings Ville Marie 89, Rob & Kerrie Anderson

3rd- Rockstar SWB Joyride Jenny 3, Rockstar, O Meara, Weeksdale & Borba

Class 4 - Dry Heifer Born 01/01/2023 - 31/03/2023

1st- Impression Victor Olive, Mitchell & Lyndsey Flemming

2nd- Miami Tequila Cowslip 7542, Mitchell & Lyndsey Flemming

3rd- Rivendell Gigawatt Progress, Kaitlyn Wishart and Jess & Stephen Knight

4th- Dylander Park Pop Choc Illumination, Morris & Mahoney Family

Class 5 - Dry Heifer Born 01/07/2022 - 31/12/2022

1st- Dylander Park Lovely First Class, Morris & Mahoney Family

2nd- Brookbora Love Lies 882, Bacon Family

3rd- I-Star Chocolate Fudge, Simon Reid & Belinda Egan

4th- Heartland CC And Sprite, Michaela Thompson & Hayden King

Class 6 - Dry Heifer Born 01/01/2022 - 30/09/2022

1st- Lightning Ridge MB Victorious Tesla IMP- ET, McGrath Family

2nd- Rockstar Joyride Adelle, Rocky Allen

Class 7 - Pair of Dry heifers by the same sire, born 01/01/2022 or after

1st- Avonlea Chocochip Chip, Michaela Thompson & Hayden King

2nd- River Valley Joyride, Rockstar, O Meara, Weeksdale & Borba

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Brookbora Standard Lady 366. Exhibited by Bacon Family.

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Lightning Ridge MB Victorious Tesla IMP ET. Exhibited by Rachael & Leo McGrath.

HONOURABLE MENTION JUNIOR CHAMPION

Heartland Chocochip Princess. Exhibited by Michaela Thompson & Hayden King.

Class 8 Handlers 10 years & Under

1st- Austin Ferris

2nd- Jaxon Collins

3rd- Darcy Blizzard

4th- Talia Ferris

5th- Harvey Ross

Class 9 Handlers 11 to 14 years

1st- Piper McDonald

2nd- Montana Reid

3rd- Maxwell Ross

Class 10 Handlers 15 to 21 years

1st- Abbie Hanks

2nd- Leah Dickson

3rd- Alexis Allen

4th- Chelsea Atkins

5th- Sienna Ross

Class 11 - Heifer In Milk, Born 01/01/2022 or after

1st- Kings Ville Petunia 147 P, Rob & Kerrie Anderson

2nd & Best Udder- Attaview Bashful Inch P, Reece & Toni

Attenborough

Class 12 - Heifer In Milk, Born 01/07/2021 - 31/12/2021

1st & Best Udder - Brookbora Bashful Sweet Elfa- P, Bacon Family

2nd- Froglands Askn Ranunculus, Ben Pedretti

3rd- Wootanga Park Craze Rustic 7598, McGrath Family

4th- Stoneleigh Park Froglands Invincible Belle, Ben Pedretti

Class 13 - Heifer In Milk, Born 01/01/2021 - 30/06/2021

1st & Best Udder - Brookbora Love Lies 839, Bacon Family

2nd- Miami Matt Waterfern 7304, Philmar Dairy Company

3rd- Kings Viller Melmiss 64, Rob & Kerrie Anderson

4th- Element Megapower Ella, Simon Reid & Belinda Egan

Class 14 - Cow In Milk, Born 01/07/2020 - 31/12/2020

1st- Brookbora Oliver Sleeping Beauty 3, Bacon Family

2nd- Jackiah Victorious Silverbelle 3196, Simon Reid & Belinda Egan

3rd- Sunshine Farm Lovely 322, Jackie Collins & Janelle McDonald

Class 15 - Cow In Milk, Born 01/01/2020 - 30/06/2020

1st & Best Udder - Cherrylock Dreaming Of Olives, Ben Pedretti

2nd- Homelands Sleeping Beauty 6, Philmar Dairy Company

3rd- Brookbora Golden Glory 197, Bacon Family.

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Brookbora Oliver Sleeping Beauty 3. Exhibited by: Bacon Family. RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Cherrylock Dreaming Of Olives. Exhibited by: Ben Pedretti. HONOURABLE MENTION INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Brookbora Bashful Sweet Elfa- P. Exhibited by: Bacon Family

Class 16 - Cow In Milk, Born 2019

1st & Best Udder - Brookbora Eileen 130, Bacon Family

2nd- Miami Publican Jingle 5857- P, Philmar Dairy Company

3rd- Heartland Crazily Gorgeous Girl, Michaela Thompson & Hayden King.

Class 17 - Cow In Milk, Born 2018

1st- Bercar Passport, McGrath Family

2nd- Brookbora Vanahlem Flora 3, Bacon Family

3rd- Kings Ville Cowslip 132, Rob & Kerrie Anderson

Class 18 - Cow In Milk, Born 2017 or before 1st & Best Udder, Brookbora Vanahlem Enchantress, Bacon Family

2nd- Brookbora Vanahlem Estelle, Bacon Family

3rd- Jackiah Vanahlem Ella 472, Simon Reid & Belinda Egan

4th- Bluechip Galaxies Rory, Ben Pedretti

Vic Wallace Memorial Best Udder

Brookbora Vanahlem Enchantress, Bacon Family

Champion Type & Production Cow

Brookbora Eileen 130, Bacon Family.

Group of 3 bred by the Exhibitor

1st- Brookbora Jerseys Bacon Family

2nd - Philmar Dairy Company

SENIOR CHAMPION

Brookbora Eileen 130. Exhibited by Bacon Family

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Brookbora Vanahlem Enchantress. Exhibited by: Bacon Family

HONOURABLE MENTION SENIOR CHAMPION

Miami Publican Jingle 5857- P. Exhibited by Philmar Dairy

SUPREME CHAMPION EXHIBIT

Brookbora Eileen 130, Bacon Family

Most Successful Jersey Exhibitor

Bacon Family

CENTRAL GIPPSLAND

JERSEY BREEDERS CLUB INC

CENTRAL GIPPSLAND

62 nd Jersey Fair

Surrounded by a large crowd, Gippsland graced us with yet another beautiful Autumn day to see and celebrate some of Australia’s best Jersey cattle at the Central Gippsland 62nd Jersey Fair in Warragul.

Our judge, Mr Roger Heath of Wanstead Jerseys had the job enviable to all - to officiate this quality show with 75 jerseys entered and with cattle travelling from all over Victoria and southern New South Wales to compete.

Roger Heath had a wonderful day, describing the show as having ‘world class cattle’ and that there wasn’t an animal there he wouldn’t be proud to own himself.

He also remarked that the ‘most rewarding part was his senior champion line up and how the cows wonderfully matched each other’ and that it will certainly go down as one of the best shows he has judged.

With judging taking place under the trees, surrounded by decorations that celebrated dairying - this year saw a focus on catering with food that honoured dairy products & were enjoyed by many in the picnic - like environment around the ring.

The Untethered Chef, Matt Wilson, cooked up an incredible selection of food utilising premium dairy products donated by That’s Amore Cheese, Gippsland Jersey and Bulla Family Dairy - along with Gippsland Jersey vans’ pure Jersey milkshakes that were available too. This event has rapidly grown in strength & is well supported by spectators, the dairy industry and exhibitors that travel from all across Victoria to be in attendance.

With the generous support of businesses it has enabled prize money of more than $7,000.

Thank you to the hard working organising team and the volunteers that help each year.

We look forward to welcoming you at next year’s Jersey Fair.

BROOKBORA EILEEN 130 1st 4 years in Milk Champion Type and Production Cow

Exhibited by the Bacon Family, Tennyson

Premier Exhibitor: Brookbora Jerseys

Junior Champion

BROOKBORA STANDARD LADY 366

Goldband-P / Ex90 Aramac / Ex90 Kwynn junior Champion Gippsland Jersey Fair 2024

** SHE SELLS **

BROOKBORA EILEEN 130 EX91 MAX

VANAHLEM / 84@2 VALENTINO / EX92 VIRGIL / EX91 CENTURION / EX90 ASTOUND

Supreme Champion Gippsland Jersey Fair 2024

Intermediate Champion Gippsland Jersey Fair 2022

Reserve Intermediate IDW 2021

** HER JULY ‘23 GOLDBAND P SELLS **

BROOKBORA OLIVER SLEEPING BEAUTY P 3RD 84@2

oliver p / Ex92 Lemmonhead / Ex92 Celebrity / Ex92 Flowerpower

Intermediate Champion Gippsland Jersey Fair 2024 1st Junior 2 Gippsland Jersey Fair 2023

** SHE SELLS **

BROOKBORA LOVE LIES 839 87@2

Chrome / VG89 Vanahlem / Ex91 TBone / Ex90 Badger 1st s2 year -old & best udder, GJF 2024

** SHE SELLS ** DUE IN SEPTEMBER TO AEROGLEN 1st pen of 3 & premier exhibitor

BROOKBORA LOVE LIES 882

Izuku / Ex90 Bickford / Ex90 Valentino / Ex91 TBone 2nd winter yearling, GJF 2024

** SHE SELLS ** DUE IN AUGUST

we look forward to welcoming you to brookbora to celebrate 60 years with us in may! Follow our facebook page for updates

HEYTESBURY SHOW RESULTS

JUDGE: PAT NICHOLSON, JUGIONG JERSEYS

Class 1 - HEIFER Born after 1/9/2023

1st - Balpat Paris - Sophia Paterson

2nd - Kyga Eileen At The Casino - Kyga Dairies

3rd - Wanstead Baz Velvet - Zalli Ferarri

Class 2 - HEIFER Born 1/5/2023 to 31/08/2023

1st - Wanstead Casino Olive - Heath Family

2nd - Wanstead Casino Estelle - Heath Family

3rd - Emu Banks Broadway Lassie - Emu Banks

Class 3 - HEIFER Born 1/1/2023 to 30/4/2023

1st - Ripponlea Roulette Bubbles 3456 - Reid & Egan

2nd - Blackngold Casino Hazel - Pouw Family

3rd - Wanstead Jeronimo Fernleaf - Heath Family

Class 4 - RISING STAR CALF CLASS

1st - Ripponlea Roulette Bubbles 3456 - Reid & Egan

2nd - Wanstead Casino Olive - Heath Family

3rd - Ballpat Paris - Sophia Paterson

Class 5 - HEIFER born 1/9/2022 to 31/12/2022

1st - I-Star Chocolate Fudge - Reid & Egan

2nd - Wanstead Illusion - Ingrid Dyment

3rd - Coleshill Gone Viral Silvermine - Kyga Dairies

Class 6 - HEIFER born 1/5/2022 to 31/8/2022

1st- Wellcoora Chrome Victoria - Hanks Family

2nd- Dylander Park Love That Canadian Club - Dylan Morris

3rd Impression Lr Fc Nuance Villetta - Reid & Egan

Class 7 - HEIFER born 1/1/2022 to 30/4/2022

1st - Rosemont Craze Charo - Montrose Cattle Co

2nd - Blackngold Blackapple Hazel - Pouw Family

Class 8 - HEIFER born 1/7/2021 to 31/12/2021

1st - Brookbora Grant Enchantress - Hanks Family

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Wellcoora Chrome Victoria. Exhibited by the Hanks Family

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Ripponlea Roulette Bubbles 3456 - Exhibited by Reid & Egan

Class 9 - Junior 2 in milk heifer born 1/7/2021 to 31/12/2021

1st - Miami Chrome Faithful 7379 - Philmar Dairy Company

2nd - Wanstead Chicago Velvet - Heath Family

3rd - Lightning Ridge Vip Vivian - Kyga Dairies

Class 10 - Senior 2 in milk heifer born 1/1/2021 to 30/6/2021

1st - Kings Ville Lassie 55 - Dickson Family

Class 11 - Junior 3 in milk heifer born 1/7/2020 to 31/12/2020

1st - Colehill Casino Passion - Kyga Dairies

Class 12 - Senior 3 in milk heifer born 1/1/2020 to 30/6/2020

1st - Homelands Sleeping Beauty 6 - Philmar Dairy Company

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Homelands Sleeping Beauty 6. Exhibited by: Philmar Dairy Company

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

Miami Chrome Faithful. Exhibited by: Philmar Dairy Company.

Class 13 - 4 Yr old in milk, Cow born 2019

1st - Miami Publican Jingle 5857 P - Philmar Dairy Company

2nd - Coleshill Valin Gretta - Kyga Dairies

Class 14 - 5 Yr old in milk, Cow born 2018

1st - Riverside Pride Galaxy - Kyga Dairies

Best Udder

Homelands Sleeping Beauty 6 - Philmar Dairy Company

SENIOR CHAMPION

Miami Publican Jingle 5857 P. Exhibited by Philmar Dairy Company

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Coleshill Valin Gretta. Exhibited by: Kyga Dairies

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - JUNIOR, INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR CHAMPIONS - Homelands Sleeping Beauty 6, Philmar.

FIONA HANKS PHOTOGRAPHY

GIPPSLAND DAIRY SUPPORTING OUR NEXT GENERATION

Gippsland Dairy Youth (GDY) is organised by a group of young adults passionate about the dairy industry. Our annual show is designed for individuals aged 25 and under to help share the knowledge and skills to the younger generation. GDY is committed to creating an environment where everyone can come and learn how to present their animals to the very best of their ability.

Throughout the year, Gippsland Dairy youth holds clinics to help assist with various skills crucial for showmanship. Participants learn the importance of preparing the animal for the show right through to how they should look in the ring, including clipping and leading. Additionally, these clinics educate attendees the different things the judges look for in the cows to help you stand out.

The youth also learn what is done after a show, this way they learn right from start to finish. We encourage anyone from all ages to come and learn, we all had to start from somewhere and this is what GDY thrive on is making and creating a safe space for everyone. Passing on our passion to help the youth creates their own unique goal and dreams within the industry.

On Sunday, March 10th, 2024, we held our annual youth show. It turned out to be one of our most successful events in quite a while, especially considering the challenges posed by the COVID era. We were thrilled to have a 70 animals entered and 32 enthusiastic kids participating in various classes throughout the day.

We were so lucky with the amount of sponsorship and support from everyone to make the day run smoothly. We congratulate all the children that put in so much effort and time with their animals this year. We're already looking forward to returning next year, ready to make it even bigger and better than ever before!

The GDY committee extends their heartfelt gratitude to our 2024 Judge, Andrew Cullen. Andrew's eagerness to participate in judging the show and imparting his wealth of knowledge and experience to the youth has been truly appreciated. The youth have absorbed a great deal during the two significant days we've hosted, they're buzzing with excitement for whatever comes next!

Keep up to date with our Facebook page and Instagram “Gippsland Dairy Youth” to find information about any upcoming clinics held through out the year. Our first clinic of the year was held on the 3rd of April.

President: Lily Macgregor 0418 843 087

Vice President: Holly Anderson 0499 287 708

GIPPSLAND DAIRY YOUTH SHOW RESULTS

JUDGE: ANDREW CULLEN

Pee Wee Handler (age 7 and under)

1st Ivy Mathews

2nd Lachlan Gleeson

3rd Zara Smethurst

4th Hunter Smethurst

5th Talia Ferris

Junior Handler ( age 8-12)

1st Austin Ferris

2nd Ella Braumann

3rd Mathew Gray

4th Riley Braumann

5th Ashden Allcock

Intermediate Handler ( age 13-17)

1st Scarlett Bawden

2nd Lily Bawden

3rd Ruby Mackie

4th Violet Dodd

5th Bonnie Ross

Senior Handler (age 18-25)

1st Scott Mackie

2nd Madisyn Kenzie

3rd Nina Buckley

4th Emily Ross

WENDY SARGEANT CHAMPION HANDLER

Scarlett Bawden

RESERVE CHAMPION HANDLER

Lily Bawden

Class 5 - Heifer born on or after 01/11/2023

1st Scarlett Bawden leading Majestic Remover PP Dream

2nd Zara Smethurst leading Lighting Ridge DW Gang Apple

3rd Hazel McCallum leading Jarrah Hano Betty

Class 6 - Heifer born on 01/09/2023-31/10/2023

1st Mathew Gray leading Precision DL Princess

2nd Riley Braumann leading Precision Violet

3rd Lachlan Gleeson leading Mt.Lyall Regall Rocko

Class 7 - Heifer born on 01/07/2023-31/08/2023

1st Ruby Mackie leading Carisma Airlift Paradise

2nd Ashen Allcock leading Smethurst Park Davinci Tiffany

3rd Ivy Mathews leading Langdale Carisma B2 Damsel

Class 8 - Heifer born on 01/04/2023-30/06/2023

1st - 1st Ruby Mackie leading Carisma Chief Braxie

2nd Violet Dodd leading VM-Starcrest lambda McKinley

3rd Lily Bawden leading Majestic Dylan Faith

Class 9 - Heifer born on 01/04/2023-30/06/2023

1st Hunter Smethurst leading Llandovery Ego Joan 3054

2nd Lily Bawden leading Majestic Maestro Dove

3rd Morris Family leading Dylander Park Pop Choc Illumination

JUNIOR CHAMPION HEIFER

Carisma Chief Satin. Exhibited by Ruby Mackie

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION

Llandovery Ego Joan 3054. Exhibited by Hunter Smethurst

Class 10 - Heifer born on 01/10/2022-31/12/2022

1st - Harry Dodd leading Starcrest Arrow Blue

2nd - Scarlett Bawden leading Majestic Evolution Style

3rd - Montana Reid leading I-Star Chocolate Fudge

Class 11 - Senior 2 In milk heifer born 1/1/2021 to 30/6/2021

1st - Lily MacGregor leading Underground Victory Mamie-Imp-ET

2nd - Harry Dodd leading Starcrest Lambda Fan

3rd - Morris Family leading Dylander Park Lovely

Class 12 - Heifer born on 01/04/2022-30/06/2022

1st - Lily Bawden leading Majestic A2P2 Coco

Class 13 - Heifer Dry born 01/01/2022-31/03/2022

1st - Violet Dodd leading VM-Starcest Jagger McKenzie

2nd - Ross Family leading Glamorous Penny Valmay

Class 14 - Heifer Dry born 01/07/2021-31/12/2021

1st - Scarlett Bawden leading Majestic Sidekick Berry

2nd - Ross Family leading Youngstar Apex Summer

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION HEIFER

Majestic Sidekick Berry. Exhibited by: Scarlett Bawden

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION HEIFER

Majestic A2P2 Coco. Exhibited by: Lily Bawden

Class 15 - Heifer in Milk born 01/07/2021-31/12/2021

1st - Harry Dodd leading HL-Starcrest S.C Petal

2nd - Montana Reid leading Element Megapower Ella

3rd - Scarlett Bawden leading Katandra Farms Player Lulu

Class 16 - Heifer in Milk born 01/01/2021-30/06/2021

1st - Harry Dodd leading HL-Starcrest D.L Opal

2nd - Lily Bawden leading Majestic Tatoo Loki

3rd - Scarlett Bawden leading Majestic Pharo Delighted

CHAMPION HEIFER IN MILK

HL-Starcrest S.C Petal. Exhibited by: Harry Dodd

RESERVE HEIFER IN MILK

HL-Starcrest D.L Opal. Exhibited by: Violet Dodd

GRAND CHAMPION OF SHOW

HL-Starcrest S.C Petal. Exhibited by: Harry Dodd

RESERVE CHAMPION OF SHOW

HL-Starcrest D.L Opal. Exhibited by: Violet Dodd

HONOURABLE MENTION

Majestic Sidekick Berry. Exhibited by: Scarlett Bawden

Class 17: Pair of heifers by the same sire (any age)

1st - Starcrest (Farnear Delta Lambda)

2nd - Precision Genetics (Farnear Altitude)

3rd Precision Genetics (Farnear Delta Lambda)

Class 18: Pair of Heifers progeny of the same dam (any age)

1st Bawdens (Majestic Tatoo Lotto Faith)

2nd - Starcrest (Starcrest Chief McKenzie)

3rd - Precision Genetics (Avonlea Jodies Diamond)

Class 19: Youth owned Heifer (Bass Valley Embryo Flush)

1st - Harry Dodd leading HL- Starcrest S.C Petal -Sire: Stantons Chief

2nd - Violet Dodd leading VM- Starcrest Lambda Marvel -Sire: DeltaLambda

3rd - Montana Reid leading Montrose Dynasty Faith -P -Sire: Dynasty

MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR

Dodd Family

MARY BATTELY ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD

Scott Mackie

RISING STAR AWARD

Talia Ferris

BEST EXHIBIT DISPLAY

Ferris Family

ABV UPDATE: AGRI-GENE

Agri-gene is delighted to be able to add three new Jersey sires to an already superior Jersey line-up.

These 3 newcomers are made up of 2 new Australian bulls and a new high type outcross sire from Blondin Sires, Unique GHOST who is one of the highest type and udder sires on the market.

New Aussie sire Miami Craze ELECTRIC is a timely New Jersey bull that arrives on the scene just as the breed is crying out for some higher fertility bulls.

Sitting at +112 for daughter fertility ELECTRIC is the breed's No.1 fertility sire, he is an A2A2 Craze son from the Elsie family at Miami backed by many generations of EX and VG cows.

As well as No.1 for fertility he is also the No. 1 HWI sire and at +392 for BPI he is a top 10 BPI sire.

The other new sire is ROULETTE son White Star TWOUP, he is our highest BPI sire at +451 and has an outstanding well-balanced proof combining good production, positive components with excellent fertility and health traits plus a type linear that is hard to fault.

ROULETTE himself continues to shine and is the breed's highest BPI bull with a daughter fertility score over 100.

ROULETTE remains a top 10 bull in Australia for BPI, HWI, SI, overall type, and production. He is also proving popular in the USA where he is one of the few bulls to be over +2 for PTAT and +18 for JUI with positive DPR.

Popular A2A2 Polled sire BROADWAY- P remains the breed’s No.1 type sure at +112 for overall type and +111 for udders.

For more information: Contact Agrigene 03 5722 2666 or via email info@agrigene.com.au

With Jerseys

MIAMI TRIPP ELSIE 7406- ET SHE SELLS ... in the Brookbora 60 Years Anniversary Edition Sale Due to calve in June to Roulette

MATERNAL SISTERS

MIAMI OLIVER ELSIE 7309-P BPI 287. She has Goldband P & Impeccable daughters

MIAMI MATT ELSIE 7330 #5 BPI of 487, #2 HWI in Australia (04/24) 104 for Fertility.

MATERNAL BROTHER

MIAMI CRAZE ELECTRIC ET #1 Fertility (+112) #1 HWI bull in Australia Top 10 Good Bulls Guide AVAILABLE FROM AGRI-GENE THEIR DAM

MIAMI PREMIER ELSIE 5063 EX 90 #29 HWI and #51 399 BPI cow (04/24) 107 for

MIAMI CHROME FAITHFUL 7379 VG86 2YR 1st J2 YR Old & Reserve Intermediate Champion, Heytesbury ‘24. Sold in the Settlement Sale to Rocky Allen. Top current PI heifer at 114 & BPI 289 We will contine to follow this young cow with interest and wish Rocky all the best with her.

Miami Oliver Elsie 7309 P

Miami Matt Elsie

Chrome Faithful

MIAMI MATT WATFERN

7304 VG85 2YR (left) 2nd 2S2 YR, CGJCC Fair ‘24

Broadway & Starlord daughters

1st Interbreed S3 & Member of Winning Interbreed Pen of 3, Camperdown Fair ‘22

GDam: VG 85 David / EX 90 DJ May / EX 92 Bluemoon x Geoff of Wilsonview.

6 GENERATIONS FROM Matt Watfern have average PI 111 OVER ALL LACTATIONS.

1st S3YR Old & Best Udder of show, Intermediate & Grand Champion, Heytesbury ‘24 6th S3 YR Old, IDW ‘24 2nd S2 YR Old, IDW ‘23

Due back in the spring to Big Red

Homelands

Pictured left; 2nd Breeders Group of 3 at CGJCC Fair

Jingle, Watfern & Faithful (Owned by R. Allen)

Thanks to Rocky for allowing us to include Faithful in our Breeders Pen.

I recently had a discussion with an AI company representative who was talking about a bull who had an interesting proof but lamenting that they wouldn’t be able to bring the new young bull to market.

The bull had positive production ABV’s for litres and fat and protein %, good type and mammary proofs of 106 and 108 and for the Jersey breed an extraordinary Daughter Fertility ABV of 108. The AI reps lament was that the bulls BPI was only 309 and based on that alone would be too difficult to take to market.

With some 60% of the Jersey bulls listed as a Good Bulls Guide bull on the December 2023 ABV run below a BPI 309 the key question that challenges why does a bull that offers so much potential on perhaps the most key trait concern in Daughter Fertility for the breed without compromising on production and type as well as being a good profit driver, not be considered good enough to take to market.

As we look towards the 2025 National Breeding Index, these are significant questions that we need to ask. Are breeders not prepared to do enough to ensure key traits of concern for the breed are given enough priority to ensure we don’t go backward.

Fertility is no doubt a key trait that is of some concern and while the high historical base of fertility for the jersey breed does not give much room to improve, breeders to have a prominent role to play to ensure we don’t lose the breed advantages.

Powerhouse bulls of the breed such as VANAHLEM and VALENTINO have been tremendous sires in placing the Australian jersey bull where it is today, but with both bulls having poor fertility, the impact they can have as high use long term sires on fertility can be impactful.

Setting the right breeding goals and objectives is a long-term strategy. Today’s bull selection will take nearly 3 years of nurturing to see the results of that bull enter the dairy.

While it is important to stay true to your breeding goals and objectives to see the long term benefits, it is also just as important to take into consideration what the breed needs are as well and factor these needs into your breeding program as well.

Don’t be afraid to use a total outcross sire even if its proof doesn’t rate in your goals if you have heavily used a particular bull in your herd.

In breeding is one of our biggest challenges and this is exacerbated in index driven system around the world as high index cows and bulls are more likely to breed the next generation high index progeny and when a really good bull is identified as a reliable sire of sons the genetic variations can only narrow further.

We need to have courage in our breeding selection process to use bulls that are outcross to add genetic diversity and to use trait leading bulls in key traits of concern at the expense of personal key areas of concern to drive breed improvement.

NATIONAL BREEDING OBJECTIVE

To assist the Association through the National Breeding Objective, we have prepared a member survey to enable us to collect and collate your feedback on the current and future genetic needs of the Australian Jersey.

The link to the survey is https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T69CCBX

Please also give a member of the Genetic Sub-Committee a call to discuss your thoughts. The Genetics Committee members can be found on the Associations web page. https://jersey.com.au/genetics-sub-committee/

Vale ANDREW “MOTOR” YOUNGER

Few were as enthusiastic and passionate about the Jersey breed as Andrew Younger and his recent passing has seen us all stop and share a story or 3 of our respective encounters over the years.

Registering his first jersey with the Kaddy prefix in 1981, “Motor” as he was widely known established a quality herd built on the great family lines such as the Sandy’s, Estelles, Illagay’s, Magnificents and Sandra's over 40 years of breeding. Andrew was exceptionally proud of Kaddy Trader Girl who won the 2-Year-old Great Southern Challenge in 2001.

Holding an amazing memory for cows, very few could recite pedigree's like Andrew could.

Andrew was a great contributor to the breed through many years of service with cattle clubs particularly with the Goulburn Murray club and the Jersey Australia Vic Branch board and was a regular supporter of local shows and calf days and was encouraging and supportive of all trying to make their way in the breed.

In recent times, Motor was a avid devotee on various Facebook pages especially in Pakistan. He served as an admin/moderator of a page boasting over 46,000 followers passionately promoting the jersey breed in that country. In his own way, he played a key role in establishing Pakistan as a key market for Australian Jerseys.

Outside of the Jersey breed, Motor was a passionate hockey player and was selected to represent Victoria in the Over 55 National championship and loved to get out on the rock n roll dance floor.

Jersey Australia's condolences go out to Andrew’s Family and Friends.

APRIL 2024 AUSTRALIAN BREEDING VALUES

Jersey Australia Bull Positive Selection List

APRIL 2024 AUSTRALIAN BREEDING VALUES

Bull Top Index Lists

TOP HWI LISTS

APRIL 2024 AUSTRALIAN BREEDING VALUES

High BPI sire with over 102 fertility from a deep cow family with an EX94, IDW Grand Champion dam.

The ONLY bull in the US database over +2.2 for Type and +18.4 JUI with positive DPR!

APRIL 2024 AUSTRALIAN BREEDING VALUES

BORUNG

MALACHI / BROOKBORA LOVE LIES 736 EX92 (ASKN)

BORUNG 463 BPIg is the highest overall BPI Jersey. He has a number of daughters coming into milk and his ABV is on the rise, BORUNG whilst delivering a strong BPI also has many additional features including a very balanced breeding evaluation, positive for production, survival, cell count, mastitis resistance and conformation.

Andrew Rushton, along with his wife Jess, and parents Bryan and Lee, manage 280 cows at Rochester in North West Victoria.

The Rushton’s are milking 4 early daughters of Genetics Australia’s leading Jersey sire BORUNG, including the freshly calved Benlock Eileen 160 BPI+437

“The BORUNG daughters are nice framey cows with good capacity.”

“They come into the dairy fairly early, and their temperament is really good.”

“We are pleased we used more of him, and will have quite a few coming into the dairy later this year.”

- Andrew Rushton

DTR: BROOKBORA BORUNG PENCIL VG87 2YR

ANDREW RUSHTON – BENLOCK JERSEYS

ANDREW RUSHTON – BENLOCK JERSEYS

PARTY AT THE PARK TOPS $24,0000

Demand for Jerseys was strong at the recent ‘Party at The Park’ Sale hosted by Cherrylock, B & J Gavenlock at the Shepparton Park Lake Hotel/ Motel.

Sale top of $24,000 was paid for the 2024 Winning 3 year old at IDW, Rivendell Gentry Toffee, EX, she completes 6 genes EX, is a dual IDW in milk winner and is bred back to Roulette. She sold a/c Patten, Borba & TR Investments to John Tarpey of Northern Ireland.

Next top Jersey at $14,000 was the pick of 4 heifers due April by Victorious from Schulte Bros Tequila Shot, EX95, dual All Canadian winner and dam of many major North American Show winners, this lot sold a/c Cherrylock to Jamber Jerseys, NSW. Third high Jersey at $11,000 was Impression LR MB Colton Flash, a July 23 daughter of the 2023 IDW Intermediate Champion Lightning Ridge MB VIP Fabienne, EX, she sold a/c Flemming, Randle & Borba to the Gavenlock Girls of Tallygaroopna.

Sharing equal fourth high of $10,000 was I-Star Ferns Felicity, she had placed 3rd Winter Yearling at IDW 24 and is a Chocochip daughter of the 2 time IDW Grand Champion Bushlea Van Fernleaf 10, EX 93, she sold a/c R & A Wilson to B & A Thomas of Cooriemungle.

Also at this price was Windy Ways CCC Galaxies Dawn, a full sister to the IDW Grand Champion Dawn 7, EX95, she sold a/c Cherrylock to A & S Chant.

Selling agents Dairy Livestock Services report buyers were from Qld, SA, NSW & Vic along with Northern Ireland.

The 17 Jerseys av $7,882.

GENTRY TOFFEE

JERSEYS AT THE SETTLEMENT

SALE TOP

$9,000

Top selling Jersey at the recent Settlement Sale following the strong Heytesbury Show was Rosemont Craze Charo, this well made heifer was due in April to Big Red, She is from Aspire Vanahlem Charo 2, EX93, 2020 IDW winning 2 year old and All Australian winner bred down from former World production leader Hases Babes Lad Charo, EX, she sold a/c Angus Fraser to Jugiong Jerseys.

Next top at $8,000 was Ripponlea Roulette Bubbles, this heifer had won Reserve Junior Champion in the show and boasted a gBPI of + 362, she sold a/c B Egan to Emu Banks Jerseys. The Supreme Junior Champion of the Show Wellcoora Chrome Victoria was a late entry to the sale and sold at $7,500 to S & R Robertson from Abbie Hanks. Jugiong Jerseys sold Jugiong Leonie 8561 backed by an 8,893 litre Valentino dam, she sold at $6,000 to P Daniels and Family. Also at $6,000 was Miami Chrome Faithful 7379, VG 86 2yo, she had been Reserve Intermediate Champion at the Show and sold to Rockstar Jerseys of Cobargo, NSW from M & P Flemming.

Selling agents Dairy Livestock Services report the 9 Jerseys av $5,690.

ROCKVALE AND ELMS PARK JERSEYS GO TO THREE STATES

Buyers from all parts of Victoria, the Far South Coast of NSW and Qld were buying throughout the recent Rockvale and Elms Park Jersey heifer sale at Colac.

Sale top of $4,250 was paid for Rockvale Pet 5673, a Casino daughter selling to A & S Chant.

Next high of $4,000 was reached twice when F Woods of Qld selected 2 heifers both by Vanahlem in Rockvale Buttercup 5658 from a VG Oliver-P dam and Rockvale Dainty Lass 5683.

The Camo Jersey herd of the Hallyburton Family paid $3,750 for Rockvale Illusion 5667 an Altacajun daughter. C Davis of Gippsland paid $3,700 for Rockvale Fairlady 5660 a David daughter.

Worboys Farming Group of Cobden purchased Elms Park Matt Gran 654 a Matt daughter for $2,800 and Elms Park Dusty 699 at $2,700.

Gippsland breeder W Lace selected Elms Park Grant Gran 652 from an EX 90 Casino dam at $2750.

Selling agents Dairy Livestock Services and Charles Stewart & Co report 77 Jersey Heifers av $2,556.

TOP CLASSIFIED COWS

TASMANIA

SARAH TEIRNEY & GREG WILSON

MINSTONETTE CAIRNBONE MARIE 31 EX-92

FERMER PARTNERSHIP

WARRAIN SKY EMPRESS 2 EX-90

MERSEYBANK JERSEYS & L THOMPSON

MERSEYBANK LEMON SOUFFLE EX-90

M YOUNG

DATUMVALE VANAHLEM OPAL EX-91

J, K & J SYKES

MINSTONETTE OSCAR MARIE 27 EX-91

MINSTONETTE OLIVER HIPPY 99 EX-91

G & A HEAZLEWOOD

MERSEYBANK LEMON TRICKLE EX-93

MERSEYBANK PILGRIM MERCY EX-92

MERSEYBANK VAN NAÃVE EX-92

MERSEYBANK VB RHETORIC EX-91

MERSEYBANK MARVIN ARIA EX-91

MERSEYBANK BE CAREFUL EX-91

MERSEYBANK PILGRIMS EVASION EX-91

QUEENSLAND

BARRONVALE JERSEYS

LONG LANES SUPERB ROSEMARY 3 EX-90

D&T DALEY

MILLAA VIEW MAJESTIC ROSEMARY EX-92

MILLAA VIEW TEQUILA ROSEMARY EX-91

MILLAA VIEW MATT FERNLEAF EX-90

DG & KM DAVIS

WARAGUMBA CYRUS LUCY EX-92

WARAGUMBA SPIRITUAL FERNLEAF EX-91

WARAGUMBA VIC ROWENA 2 EX-90

H BEVAN

LONG LANES CASINO GOLDIE EX-91

LONG LANES SUPERB BELINDA EX-91

LONG LANES TOPSY HOPE EX-90

LONG LANES MAJESTY NARCISSUS EX-90

RAVENSHOE STATE SCHOOL

RASCHODA LEGEND SARABI 36 EX-91

LONG LANES DIMENSION NARCISSUS EX-91

VICTORIA

Western Victoria

SARAH CHANT

WARRION HEATHERBELL 54 EX-92

WARRION ANNIE 59 EX-92

WARRION BARDIE 133 EX-91

WARRION LADY JANE 135 EX-91

Northern Victoria

BROOKBORA PTY LTD, PARRABEL GENETICS & ROCKY ALLEN

BROOKBORA LOVE LIES 678 EX-95 (pictured below)

BROOKBORA PTY LTD

BROOKBORA VANAHLEM ENCHANTRESS EX-94 (pictured below)

BROOKBORA ASKN ESTELLE EX-91

BROOKBORA GOLDEN GLORY 195 EX-91

BROOKBORA GOLDEN GLORY 197 EX-91

CAIRNBRAE CASINO ESTELLE 23 EX-91

BROOKBORA VANAHLEM FLORA 3 EX-91