January - February 2025
J ERSEY Journal
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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
Shenstone Jersey Stud
Gordon Lyn & Craig Emmett 12 Curr Road, Stanhope 3623 0428 329625 | 0409 014854 shenstonejerseys@gmail.com
Over 100 years farming - since 1917
Jimann Jerseys
Trevor & Julie Campbell
36 Francis Street, Rochester 3561 0409 424 199 | jimann1@bigpond.com jugiong@bigpond.com
Royals Green Jerseys
Geoff & Yvette Brown
1039 Prairie Rochester Road, Lockington 3563 0425 758 858 | geoffbrown9@optusnet.com.au
Jugiong Jerseys
Nicholson Family 771 Curr Road, Girgarre 3624
Pat & Carmen; 0438 347 737 Brendon & Tenealle; 0413 022 398
Waterloo Farms
Fisher Family | Jayke: 0447 846 761 134 Graham Road, Kyabram 3620 qualityridgefarms@gmail.com
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
Mangarra Lodge
C & J Collins and Sons
1125 Byrneside Kyabram Road, Merrigum 0418 128 875 | mangarralodge@gmail.com
Gower Park
Chloe Goodfellow | 0408 767 743 68 Shaw Road, Stanhope 3623 chloe.goodfellow@hotmail.com
Sybilgrove & Summer Spirit
Collins Family
202 McColl Road, Ballendella 3561 Ph/Fax: 03 5486 5393 | 03 5486 5422
Windy Ways Jerseys Tim, Jodie & Tom Walsh 41 A Finlay Road, Tongala 3621 Tim: 0408 603 982 heatherbelle132@gmail.com
Craigielea Jerseys Bill & Kaye; 0427 865 474
& Sharni; 0428 865 474 836 Hansen Road, Bamawm 3561 craigielea3@bigpond.com
Dylander Park Dylan &
From the Front Desk
I trust you all enjoyed a terrific Christmas and New Year surrounded by family and friends, and where possible, a chance to put your feet up for a few days break. With the new year now here, we look towards a busy year for Jersey Australia. The World Conference in April will undoubtedly keep us busy during the first half of the year. However, we remain committed to delivering our full range of member services, events and activities throughout the year.
This year presents an opportunity to engage with our members on the National Breeding Objective, taking the initiative on setting the direction of the breed for the next five years. We no doubt have some key questions to consider.
Fertility continues to be a key concern for everyone, yet bulls with negative fertility traits are still being accepted in the marketplace. As breeders and the key decision makers when purchasing semen, it's up to you to set the standard for what you're prepared to accept. It is a little challenging and frustrating to manage the direction of a trait such as fertility that both Breeders and Industry raise as a concern for the Jersey Breed. Yet, bulls with below-average fertility ABVs continue to be offered in the marketplace. To support the concerns raised and to ensure the Breed leading advantage that we have is not whittled away, we may need to consider increasing the Fertility weighting in the BPI to further penalise the below average bulls and reward those above average. I would be interested to hear your thoughts on this.
Thank You Lisa Broad
I would like to take the opportunity to thank Lisa Broad for her support and encouragement as both a Board Member, Chair or Genetics and the President of Jersey Australia. Your advice, guidance and direction have been tremendously helpful and supportive along my journey with Jersey Australia. Your support has always been the most welcome, appreciated and much valued.
I look forward to catching up with members at International Dairy Week. Jersey Australia will be ringside during the event with Jersey Milk coffees from Sunday.
Developing and Promoting the Jersey Breed
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On Farm Results Review
Over the past couple of months, clubs and regions have been undertaking their On-Farm Challenges culminating in the Great Southern and Northern Challenges across the country. These On-Farm Challenges are our premier event, showcasing approximately 2,500 cows to judges nationwide and a wide member engagement
We are seeing a number of challenges starting to creep into the competition that will require appropriate consideration and action.
This year, 3 clubs opted not to run an On-Farm Challenge, and on 2 occasions, clubs combined their events, resulting in reduced entry numbers for the Great Southern and Northern Challenges.
• The extensive distance and time away from home makes it challenging to get judges to commit to the event.
The Board of Jersey Australia is seeking member feedback on the competition and is proposing the following alternative format for consideration:
• Australia to be divided into 6 competition regions
• Gippsland
• Western Victoria
• Northern Victoria – Including NSW Riverina
• Central and Southern NSW
• Northern NSW and Queensland
• South Australia, Tasmania and WA
The winners from each region would advance to compete in the Great Australian Challenge, offering a far greater number of opportunities for members to compete for the National titles.
Each region to choose the appropriate time of year to run the competition that suits them
• Regions would have until the end of February each year to complete their regional challenges
• Club challenges will provide their entries into the regional competition
• If regions have insufficient clubs or the capacity to run individual club challenges, regions may opt to choose to run a region-wide On-Farm Challenge instead.
Any changes to the competition will need to ensure members participation across the country remains the highest priority and the fundamentals of the competition in judging cows in their working environment remains intact.
Members are encouraged to share their thoughts on the On-Farm Challenges by emailing the office: jersey@jersey.com.au
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International Dairy Week Preview
International Dairy Week (IDW) is set to celebrate a major milestone in 2025 - marking 35 years as Australia’s premier dairy showcase. Over the past three and a half decades, IDW has grown into the ultimate celebration of the dairy industry, bringing together breeders, exhibitors, and enthusiasts from across the globe.
As part of the 35th-anniversary celebrations, IDW will host a special dinner in collaboration with Power of Women in Dairying and the National Herd Improvement Association of Australia. The event, held in the heart of the show arena, will feature an address by Brian Leslie, the founder of IDW, and presentations of the Bette Hall Award, Lex Bunn Award, alongside NHIA, IDW and POW awards. Hosted by renowned dairy industry MC Tom Newton, the dinner promises to be a highlight of the week.
Jerseys will take center stage this January, excelling in various competitions while Jersey Australia maintains its prominent ringside presence. Visitors can also enjoy barista-made coffees featuring the finest Australian milk, showcasing the exceptional taste of Jersey milk. As the largest event on the Australian dairy calendar, IDW promises to be a vibrant celebration of all things dairy.
General Manager Glen Barrett describes IDW as Jersey Australia’s key member engagement event outside the AGM.
“It’s a great opportunity to connect with members who are showing or visiting, and we see it as an excellent platform to promote the breed,” Glen said.
Jersey Australia’s prime trade site will be buzzing with activity during IDW, held from January 18th -23rd at Tatura.
Highlights include the STG Create the Future Sale, which will showcase some of Australia’s finest genetics, and JA will operate a corporate coffee card initiative, where companies can purchase cards for their staff to redeem for coffee, with proceeds supporting the Youth Movement initiative.
New to the program this year is the inaugural Australian Clipping Championships, scheduled for Saturday evening, which will coincide with the lively Tatura Food Truck Festival. As the largest event on the Australian dairy calendar, IDW 2025 promises to be a vibrant celebration of all things dairy, honoring its rich history and exciting future.
IDW JUDGE:
National Jersey Show Judge, and one of the standout figures in this year’s celebrations is Matthew Templeton, a dairy farmer whose journey reflects the very best of what IDW represents. Matthew, alongside his wife Nicola, daughters Geri and Harlie, and parents Bruce and Jan, operates View Fort Holsteins & Jerseys in Victoria, Australia. The family farm boasts 350 cows in production and over 600 head on the property. By combining a focus on cow families with high type and a dedication to strong maternal lines, Matthew has built a herd that exemplifies both Australian and international excellence.
In 2024, the Templeton family expanded their operations by acquiring a new farm, positioning View Fort Holsteins & Jerseys for continued growth and innovation. Matthew’s expertise is rooted in his extensive experience as a professional cattle fitter, which took him across Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada, Brazil, and Germany. During his career, he prepared some of the most high-profile cows in the world, including Supreme Champions at the prestigious World Dairy Expo. Now firmly established on his own farm, Templeton takes pride in showcasing cattle from his herd, which has produced four Supreme Champions at IDW.
Templeton’s accomplishments extend beyond his own enterprise. In August 2024, he became the first Australian to judge the Wisconsin Championship Show for both the Holstein and Jersey breeds. This milestone is part of a distinguished judging career that includes roles at the Ontario Summer Show, World Dairy Expo, and numerous Royal Shows across Australia and New Zealand. His contributions also include serving as Overall Judge for the Australia-wide On Farm Competition and as an All-Australian judge for the National Photographic Competition, further cementing his contribution in the dairy industry.
Geoff takes the Reigns
Jersey Australia’s new president Geoff Akers is excited about taking on the role at one of the most exciting times in the breed’s history.
Geoff replaces Lisa Broad who has resigned from the board for personal reasons but remains committed to the future of the breed.
It has been a busy time for the Tallygaroopna dairy farmer who runs the Loxleigh Jersey stud with his wife Natalie and family. He was also recently elected to Greater Shepparton Council but he is keen to continue his commitment to Jerseys and the dairy industry, which includes being a former Dairy Australia chairman among many other leadership and governance roles in the industry.
Geoff joined the Jersey Australia board in 2021 and is keen to play a role in promoting the breed.
“We will continue to move the Jersey cow forward and look for strategic opportunities that arise for the organisation and for any opportunities to work with others in the registered herd sector,” he said.
Hosting the World Jersey Conference in April 2024 will be an exciting opportunity to showcase Australian Jerseys to the world. “We already have registrations coming in and look forward to this being a major event in advancing our local breed,” Geoff said.
“The Australian Jersey cow stacks up very well compared to any other country, which is being shown in the positive stories we hear about the Australian cow from overseas.
“We’ve got a number of Australian Jersey bulls being used around the world and their daughters are making a very positive mark.”
He paid tribute to Lisa, who was the first female JA president. “Lisa has shown exceptional leadership over the past three and a half years,” he said. “She brought many new strategic ideas to the organisation and put in place a number of governance principles to make sure the organisation is in a good place.
“Lisa was always on the lookout for new opportunities and recently oversaw the successful revamping of the classification system, which has been well received.”
Geoff has been elected until the 2025 annual general meeting and Tasmania’s Jane Sykes has been elected vice president.
Geoff and Natalie have been farming at Tallygaroopna in northern Victoria since 1993 and currently milk about 770 Jerseys and 80 crossbreds. They were among the first Jersey Australia Master Breeder inductees in 2023.
New Classifiication System
The implementation of the new classification system has gone ok with a few technical issues being struck which caused some lost data and slow services. Despite the challenges, throughout the first 3 weeks in November, we did score close to 3,000 cows through the system as well cows that were inspected and not moved. I do acknowledge the role of the classifiers and members to push through some longer days to get the work done and thank them for working with us to complete the classification requirements.
Through these challenges we had great support Goldstar who took on all feedback on the system and by the end of the 1st week, had released 3 updates which improved the function and process time significantly.
What we are seeing to date from the new class system are the following:
• Greater consistency in the classification score from linear to final score
• Greater consistency in the classification scoring between classifiers.
• Significant reduction in the administration and management of the classification tours and data flow between the classification system and the databased.
We will undertake a review of the new system outcomes at the completion of the Spring class period however we do think it is proactive to share with members some of the data and answer some questions that are already being raised.
Q: Older cows are being rewarded for additional lactations?
A: This is incorrect. The Association has had in place score maximum for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Lactation cows for many years. This remains in place in the new system as the only lactation driven control in the scoring process. The cows score can only be driven by her linear and any penalties due to defects and receives no reward for additional lactations.
Q: Is is harder to get younger cows in their 1st and 2nd lactation to maximum score?
A: Yes, it is harder. The most common feedback that we receive on classification was that we were overscoring particularly of younger cows. While we have seen a decline of the % of cows reaching maximum scores over the last 3 years, our annual assessment of the data indicates that cows have been cows achieving maximum score who do not have the linear to justify the given score. While we never set out to deliberately score cows lower, we did aim to achieve a system that scored cows with a high correlation from its linear to final score which we have achieved.
A cow must be perfect to ideal to achieve maximum score at 1st. 2nd, 3rd or 4 plus lactations. This is fundamentally the concept of a linear classification with a designated ideal for linear.
We have recorded cows at maximum score for 1st, 2nd and 3rd lactation so there is clear evidence that cows can achieve maximum score.
Classification Data
The following graphs show cow data from 2,775 cows scored in November. The data shows a good score spread and an expected bell curve on 1st lactation cows and a typical graph for 2nd lactation and above when a more selective approach on cows presented for classification is seen.
TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE MemberStory
What could be better than having one high-ranking Jersey stud on your farm? What about having two?
Riverlane Dairy is home to both Rivendell and Brunchilli Jersey studs, bringing together some of the best cow families in the country.
Both herds will be on show for the 2025 World Jersey Conference tour in April and business partners David Boyd and Stew Menzies are keen to be part of the itinerary.
Riverlane was formed in 2021, bringing together generations of cow-breeding excellence, with Stew a fourth-generation farmer and David the third generation in the industry.
David had been working on the Menzies family farm and their Rivendell Jersey herd in Numbaa on the Shoalhaven River flats in his early 20s. His family was farming their Brunchilli Jersey herd in the Southern Riverina at Finley but, in a change of direction, moved their cows to the Menzies property in 2016.
Through succession planning, Stew bought out his parents (Bruce and Gail) and in 2021 gave David the opportunity to buy into the business after his parents (Maurice and Lyn) sold their Finley farm.
They now peak at 800-850 milkers on the home 196-ha milking platform. It is a predominately pasture-based farm system at Numbaa equipped with a modern 50-bale rotary, feed pad and two centre pivot irrigators utilising recycled water from a nearby town. They also run an additional 550 head across five leased properties with 140-ha of land nearby to run dry stock and grow corn and forage crops to supplement the milking herd and a further 488-ha property at Gundagai to raise young stock.
The enterprise produces more than five million litres of milk annually, with a per-cow average nearing 7000 litres. It was a platinum production herd in 2023 and they sell Jersey branded milk directly into Sydney, taking great pride in the outstanding quality record of low somatic cell count, bacterial counts and high milk components.
While it’s not uncommon for herds to be merged onto one property, it is unusual for two fully fledged studs to continue operating in tandem.
But Stew says the transition was seamless.
“I had my own stud and then Dave’s came in but it wasn’t difficult to merge them together and keep our own prefix,” he said. “They were registered under two different stud names and continued that way. I guess it is unusual but they are effectively run under one banner under different stud names.”
The partners don’t look at it as a friendly inter-stud rivalry but rather as a bigger team. “At the end of the day, they’re all owned by the business partnership Riverlane Dairy,” Stew said.
Rivendell and Brunchilli’s most successful cow families include Vera, Tammy, Priscilla, Maybelle, Violet, Passion, Noelene, Eileen and the Vita, all excellent cow families that have produced many champions and Excellent daughters. Today, the herd has more than 150 Excellent classified cows.
Before their amalgamation, both Rivendell and Brunchilli had enjoyed great success in the show ring with a long history of championships, premier breeder and exhibitor titles at International Dairy Week, Sydney Royal Easter Show, Melbourne Royal, NSW Jersey State Show and local shows spanning nearly two decades.
More recent achievements include Supreme Champion Sydney Royal Easter Show 2019, Reserve Junior Champion and HM Intermediate Champion of IDW 2023, Supreme Champion NSW State Show 2023, Intermediate Champion NSW State Show 2023, Great Northern On-Farm Challenge Champion and Great Australian On-Farm Challenge 3-yearold winner 2023, Junior and Reserve Junior Champion NSW State Show 2024 and Reserve and HM Senior Champion NSW State Show 2024. And recently took home the winning 5-year-old Great Northern Challenge title.
In 2023, Rivendell and Brunchilli hosted the Royal Rendezvous Sale at Sydney Royal Easter Show where 40 head were exhibited and shown before being auctioned live at Sydney Showgrounds. The sale averaged $8308, with Rivendell Gentry Cleo achieving the highest price of $28,000 and going on to win Reserve Champion cow the following year at Sydney Royal with her new owners.
Doubling the herd had its challenges, but things have worked out well. “We’re a grazing operation supplemented by partial mixed ration,” Stew said. “Once the numbers go up, you’ve got to supplement the feed with something.”
There were about 400 cows on the farm before the merger. “When it’s good, it’s good, but when it’s not so good and you’ve got more cows, you’ve got to be organised and get your head around things a bit quicker.”
Luckily, this season has been very good and the partners are looking forward with confidence.
Celebrating after the Royal Rendezvous Sale at Sydney Show 2023. From Left David Boyd & Wife Brooke Boyd, Right Stew Menzies & Partner Carly Hallett.
“We’ll just continue on doing what we’re doing,” Stew says.
“We’re only two hours from Sydney so I think our milk will always be in demand.”
Having two stud masters on the one farm brings different perspectives, but they share a similar breeding focus on high type and production cows, balanced with good udders and longevity.
David says both he and Stew are on the same page when it comes to the herd breeding and management.
“My breeding goals are pretty much aligned with Stew’s,” he said. “We’re both striving for the same outcome and don’t take two different breeding approaches with the studs.
“We are fortunate to have a very uniformed herd, and we want to keep our breeding objectives and continuity of the herd the same.”
They use sires that will continue to improve each generation. North American genetics have been influential part in their breeding program over the years.
Many of the foundation cows in the Rivendell and Brunchilli herd stemmed from the use of Lester Sambo in the early 2000s, Rapid Bay Genetics in Canada while today, Valentino, Victorious, Air and Virtuoso, are the most prominent sires in the herd and young stock.
“We’re breeding a nice type, functional cow that is productive and trouble - free,” Stew said.
“I guess that’s everyone’s goal.”
BLENDING A PASSION FOR AGRICULTURE
2025 World Jersey Annual Tour Update
The 2025 World Jersey Conference will offer local members a wide range of opportunities to engage with the touring group, including farm walks, information sessions, and both formal and casual dinners in the regions we visit.
Bookings are essential for all key and casual dinners, as well as major events, and can be made online at: www.trybooking.com/CVLIG and select domestic dinner options.
If you have trouble making a booking, please email; WJCB2025@jersey.com.au
KEY DINNER FUNCTION:
• Welcome Dinner – Sunday April 6th at Cargo Hall in Melbourne
• Gippsland Members Dinner – Tuesday April 8th at Burra Brewery in Korumburra
• West Vic Members Dinner – Thursday April 10th at Lady Bay Resort in Warrnambool
• Sponsors Dinner – Friday April 11th at Warrnambool Racing Club
• Jersey Australia Annual Awards Dinner – Sunday April 13th at Melbourne Zoo in Melbourne
• Northen Vic Members Dinner – Tuesday April 15th at Rich River Gold Club in Moama
• Southern NSW Members Dinner - Saturday April 19th at Kiama Leagues Club in Kiama
• Conference Finale Dinner – Monday April 21st at the Novotel Olympic Park
KEY EVENTS:
• Central Gippsland Jersey Fair – Tuesday April 8th at Warragul
• Sponsors Trade Fair and High - Performance Cow Display – Friday April 11th at Noorat
• Dairy’s Finest Sale – Monday April 14th at Tindara Resort in Moama
• Royal Sydney Easter Show – Monday April 21st in Sydney
CASUAL DINNER FUNCTIONS:
• Araluen Park Dinner – Wednesday April 9th at Araluen Park Shady Creek
• Warrnambool Dinner – Saturday April 12th at the Pavillion in Warrnambool
• Albury Dinner – Wednesday April 16th at Hovel Tree Inn in Albury
• Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise – Sunday April 20th in Sydney
BEST IN THE WORLD
Jersey cows have taken Con and Michelle Glennen to all parts of the world, so it’s only fair that they return the favour.
Con and Michelle will open their White Star Jerseys at Noorat in south-west Victoria for the World Jersey Conference Tour in April 2025.
Visitors will get to see a highly productive commercial herd that sits number one in the country for Balanced Performance Index, Health Weighted Index, Sustainability Index and Australian Selection Index.
In the December 2024 ABV release, White Star Jerseys was the top BPI and SI herd in the breed with a BPI of 270 and a SI of 577.
Con and Michelle’s love of Jerseys and desire to have the best possible commercial herd have led them to Denmark, Sweden, USA, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and Ireland to look at cows and genetics that might best suit their business.
But when asked which of the countries has the best Jersey cows, Con doesn’t have to look at his passport. “Australia,” is his blunt answer. “Australian Jerseys are world class and it’s time the world saw more of them.”
Fresh from joining the Jersey Australia trade mission to the 2024 World Dairy Conference, Con and Michelle say they haven’t changed their minds about Australia having the best Jerseys.
“We found the American Jersey is narrow in the face, neck and shoulders, though they improve greatly after that point,” Michelle says.
Con recently returned from New Zealand and liked the shape of their cows but found their genomic system too restricted. “They are a long way behind us on the genomic information,” he said. “It’s very hard to work with those herds because you don’t know what you’re getting.”
Con and Michelle say that genomics have had a huge impact on their herd and they continue to meticulously study the data.
“We very much individually mate,” Michelle said. “Con will sit down with the females and I’ll sit down with the males on DataVat and we’ll check the points all the way through and decide what sounds good and if it doesn’t, we move on and pick another bull.”
“The Australian genomic data set is as good if not better than anything in the world, and the access to it is unrivalled anywhere in the world,” Con adds.
Michelle adds that the data is essential for decisions on culling and health treatments.
The Glennens started as an original Ginfo herd, provided tissue samples and herd records for some of the original genomic research work and the whole herd is herd tested 12 times a year.
They also use activity collars for health and breeding, covering about 60% of the herd with sexed semen, 30% conventional and 10% beef.
They were quick to adopt genomics, just like Con’s predecessors picked up on new technologies.
“We’re always keen to have a look at any new technology,” he said, “but you don't get there in one generation. In our case, it has taken over 100 years of hard work and dedication from generations of family and a passion for the breed.”
Con, who grew up on a dairy farm at The Sisters, moved onto the Noorat farm with his uncles, Con and Jack, in 1992.
Jack and Con senior were doing A.I. in the early 70s, always keep meticulous records and continually herd tested.
The Glennen family has farmed at the foot of Mount Noorat since 1923. Con’s grandparents, Con and Maggie Glennen, bought the original 85 acres where they raised their family of 15. Over 100 years later the property has expanded to a 500-acre milking platform.
The farm is pasture based with a medium to high input system. They milk 400 Jersey cows at home and have 250 acres of out paddocks supporting all herd replacements and growing a large percentage of the herd’s fodder requirements.
Soils types in Noorat range from challenging black flats to rich volcanic soil of which 140 acres is watered by three centre pivots. Milk is supplied to Fonterra on a fresh milk contract with a flat milk curve and cell count under 200,000 a mandatory requirement.
Con and Michelle say that Australia has the best Jersey cows because of the willingness of local farmers to use the best offerings from other countries.
“We can go to Denmark and pick out something that really appeals for one particular trait and then come home and use it,” Con, who is also a Jersey Australia board member, said.
“We were lacking a bit with outcrosses and needed to fix some udder issues and we found that in America. We also wanted to change the front end of the cow and we looked at America.”
They don’t import semen but get it through a variety of local suppliers. “I don’t give a hoot who’s selling it; as long as it’s what I want, I’ll buy it,” Con says.
The Glennens breed and milk along commercial lines, and have never been interesting in showing.
“We just want a good dairy cow,” Michelle said. “I like a well-engineered cow that can walk, has good cell count, gets in calf and makes milk and I really don’t want to know who she is because I don’t want to work that hard with her.
“We want a pen of really good ones that you know nothing about, not a pen you could write War and Peace about because you always have to deal with them.”
The White Star Jerseys stud, named after the White Star Line that bought the family to Australia, was established in 1978 by Con senior and Jack, and their sister Bernadette.
The cows have been traditionally named with the White Star prefix but Con and Michelle are working towards developing families.
Farm Gate Signs
“Basically, at the moment they are White Star and a number, but we’re starting to build families,” Michelle said. “If we recognise the strength of a family line, we will breed with it.”
Visitors to the farm won’t see a herd primed for the show circuit – they’ll see a herd built for commercial production.
Over their decades of farming, Con and Michelle have scoured the world to find the best genetics to develop the herd, but now they mostly look in their own backyard because of their high regard for Australian Jerseys.
While they will select certain top heifers and cows for spotlight on the tour, the whole herd will be there to view. “We don’t like hiding things,” con says. “The whole herd will be there if people want to walk through it.”
“We’ve got top cows but we’ve also got bottom cows - you’re going to get to see the good, the bad, and the ugly,” Michelle adds.
Of course, their successful breeding program means there will be more of the former.
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Thankyou...
Jersey Australia extends its thanks to ST Genetics Australia for their generous sponsorship and continued support of the Great Southern & Northern Challenge. Special thanks to Simon Tognola and Fiona Hanks for their invaluable support and professionalism in capturing photographs and presenting the competition. Their dedication has ensured the Great Southern & Northern Challenge remains an outstanding highly professional competition.
GREAT Southern GREAT Northern
1st; Froglands Viral Belle; B PEDRETTI
2nd; Lerida Park Woodside Rosemaree 226; G BRYCE
3rd; Broadline Constance 4211; L & L BROAD
4th; Hindmarsh Barcelona Ginger 2; BRETT SCHUTZ
5th; Stormview Jetfighter Favour; JACK, PETER & FRAN LANGLEY
1st; Loxleigh Olive Christmas Lily 7883; GW & N AKERS
2nd; Jugiong Ranunculus 8489; NICHOLSON FAMILY
3rd; Langdale Cajun Leena; D & A MATHEWS
4th; Araluen Park Jeronimo Carmel 2 TWIN; TA SAUNDERS & AG DAY
5th; Cairnbrae Casino Daisy 30; LJ & AE BENNETT
1st; Miami Choice Favourite 7243; JADE SIEBEN
2nd; Broadlin Illusion 3843; L & L BROAD
3rd; Green Pines Sky Eileen; G BRYCE
4th; Shenstone Silvermine 370; GJ, LK & CM EMMETT
5th; Darrynvale Matt Favour; DARRYN HOURIGAN
1st; Brookbora Eileen 130; BROOKBORA (CHAMPION COW)
2nd; Merseybank Lemon Trickle; G & A HEAZLEWOOD
3rd; Klein Meer 3158 GR1; T HICKS & D SAGRERA
4th; Bushlea Barn Lind; BUSHLEA FARMS
5th; Ashtaney Bontino Tahnee; AP & AM KOCH
1st; Broadside Noella 3622; GAVIN BROAD
2nd; Araluen Park Valentino Olive 2; WANSTEAD JERSEYS
3rd; Warrain Valentino Love Lies 12; DARRYN HOURIGAN
4th; Brookbora Askn Melaine; BROOKBORA PTY LTD
5th; Araluen Park Vanahlem Olive; TA SAUNDERS & AG DAY
1st; Tarcoola Webcam Eileen; SJ & LJ COOMBES
2nd; Rivendell Air Vision 2; RIVERLANE DAIRIES
3rd; Glencraig Invincible Pixie; SC SALWAY
4th; Valleyrose Chrome Toffee; RJ & SA CONNELL
5th; Raschoda Bontino Yankee Melys; RAVENSHOE STATE SCHOOL
1st; Long Lanes Ferdinand Rosemary; BARRONVALE JERSEYS
2nd; Tarcoola Jordon Eileen; SJ & LJ COOMBES
3rd; Valleyrose Aussiegold Toffee; RJ & SA CONNELL
4th; Burnside Viral Floss ; MA WILSON
5th; Glencraig LV Puddles; SC SALWAY
1st; Rockstar Codas Blackstone Texas; C LUCAS & C ALLEN
2nd; Shirlinn Chicago Merle; WILSON FAMILY
3rd; Valleyrose Jpod Eileen; RJ & SA CONNELL
4th; Jayden Brinley Petunia; R WILSON
5th; Ardlybar Hired Gun Elmo; AD & WJ BARRON
1st; Rivendell Victorious Vienna; RIVERLANE DAIRIES
2nd; Wilgo Valentino Jean; AJ & EL SALWAY
3rd; Valleyrose Valentino Cherry; RJ & SA CONNELL
4th; Long Lanes Tequila Star Grace; H&A BEVAN
5th; Shirlinn Chrome Snowflake; WILSON FAMILY
1st; Bushlea Irwins Jenny; C ALLEN (CHAMPION COW)
2nd; Jamber Bontino Lady; R WILSON
3rd; Kendale Galahad Pet; KL & MA ATKINS
4th; Long Lanes T S Narcissus; BARRONVALE JERSES
5th; Oakleigh Downs Valentino Nelly; S & T ATKINS
Geoff Akers, Ben Pedretti & Roger Perrett
Geoff Akers, Sandra & Daniel Bacon & Roger Perrett
Geoff Akers & Roger Perrett
Geoff Akers & David Boyd
Geoff Akers, Georgia Sieben & Roger Perrett
Roger Perrett, Wayne Kuhne & Geoff Akers
2 YR WINNER; FROGLANDS VIRAL BELLE
3YR WINNER; LOXLEIGH OLIVE CHRISTMAS LILY 7883
4 YR WINNER; MIAMI CHOICE FAVOURITE
5 YR WINNER & CHAMPION COW; BROOKBORA EILEEN 130
2 YR WINNER; TARCOOLA WEBCAM EILEEN
3YR WINNER; LONG LANES FERDINAND ROSEMARY
4 YR WINNER; ROCKSTAR CODAS BLACKSTONE TEXAS
5 YR WINNER; RIVENDELL VICTORIOUS VIENNA
MATURE & CHAMPION COW; BUSHLEA IRWINS JENNY
Pedigree: Broadway x Matt
Positive Milk, Fat & Protein sire
Adding Frame and Dairy Strength
Pedigree: Pickle x Matt Outstanding Workability traits Type & Udder Specialist
Pedigree: Pickle x Got Maid
Extreme Performance Sire
Longevity a Feature
Pedigree: Pixstar x Tahbilk
A COMBINATION OF ALL THE RIGHT TRAITS – WITH THE POLLED BONUS!
GOFF PHAROAH CIRCUS ACT-ET EX-90 MGGD OF JX CAPER-P AND JX CRISPIN AT RIGHT: ASPIRE ASKN CHARO EX91 MAX, MATERNAL SISTER OF BERT
WORLD WIDE SIRES UPDATE
Elevate your herd’s productivity and longevity with the No. 1 sire for JPITM (+189), 14JE01921 JX CRISPIN {5}. He is a toptier Jersey sire known for exceptional health traits, superior daughter fertility, and healthy calves. CRISPIN is a 7JE01758 JX THRASHER {6} son ranking No. 1 in the breed for Herd Health Profit Dollars® (+821 HHP$®) and +$992 DWP$®. He is fertility focused, and his daughters inherit excellent conception rates with +4.0 CCR, giving his daughters higher fertility than STARLORD. Calves sired by CRISPIN are born strong and truly set the stage for future herd success with +$115 CW$TM.
Holding the No. 4 JPITM polled spot, 14JE02294 JX CAPER {5}-P, is the only polled bull that is over +1200 PTAM, 100 CFP, and +17.5 JUITM. He is backed by proven genetics for high production and exceptional daughter fertility at +1.3 HCR and +1.8 CCR. Strong, functional udders are critical for longevity and ease of milking, and CAPER-P sires daughters with sound udders that are built to last. With strong fore udders and shallow udder depth, he’s a great fit for the current polled Jersey population and his outcross pedigree means you can use CAPER-P with confidence.
187JE05751 BERT is the best bull to come out of the Brookbora stud to date. Hailing from the great Charo family, BERT offers genetic solutions to create well-balanced cows. His dam, Aspire Vanahlem Charo EX93, has the width and wedge we expect from Vanahlem, along with the qualityudder from her Action dam. Combine this with his sire Roulette, and you have a powerful pedigree that is built for success. He sires daughters with impeccable udder conformation, promoting udder health and maximizing milk production over the long term (112 OT and 116 MS). Additionally, he is a top sire for BPI (380), HW (364) and SI (791). Take the next step toward increased profitability by incorporating 187JE05751 BERT into your breeding strategy for the complete cow.
For more information on the Jersey team, please contact your local World Wide Sires Representative.
Australia's NEWEST EX96
Australia’s newest EXCELLENT 96-point Jersey cow, BUSHLEA IRWINS JENNY EX96, has been officially announced. Congratulations to Chris Allen and partners - the O'Meara Family, Weeksdale, and F & D Borba - as well as Bushlea Jerseys for breeding this extraordinary cow. Jenny is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime animal.
Owner: Chris Allen, O'Meara Family, Weeksdale and F & D Borba
Breeder: Bushlea Jerseys
Sire: ALL LYNNS VALENTINO IRWIN
Dam: PROM VIEW JENNY 191
DOB: 30/03/2014
Irwin x Celebrity x Flower Power
Some highlights include:
• 1st Aged Cow and Champion Cow Great Northern 2024
Soon after our Heritage Sale held on the 26th of Nov, we began receiving many favourable comments from purchasers both new & old. Online purchasers were happy when they recieved their animals, and the Victorian breeders have called & said how well they have settled in and are even better than they saw on sale day. All the best to First Class Genetics for purchasing the Top Price. Lot 24 MIAMI GRANT DAWN 7371 VG88 on her 2nd lactation, and just tested the day she left here with 2.04 kg/ms and a PI of
FIONA HANKS PHOTOGRAPHY
SOUTH GIPPSLAND JERSEY BREEDERS CLUB
PRESIDENT: WAYNE KUHNE | SECRETARY: OLIVIA WATSON | TREASURER: ALEX MATHEWS
On the 19th of November the South Gippsland Jersey breeders Club held their Christmas celebrations club day, hosted by the Moscript Family at their new Dairy facility. The club had a lovely day out, with a tour of the new dairy and its impressive facilities and the new calving shed.
The Moscript’s Family farm was established over 60 years ago and is currently owned and operated by Chris, Janine, Callum & Blake Moscript.
The Moscripts have always strived to breed cattle that can adapt with our ever changing farming conditions. They have a strong focus on future proofing the business for its success into the future.
The decision to upgrade the dairy and surrounding sheds was a result of the milkings taking up to 5 hours to complete and their original dairy was falling apart. So, they had to make the decision on whether they were to sell the farm, change to beef or build a new parlor, they chose the latter. Growth to them is such an important way of adding value to the investment.
It was decided that GEA was the best choice for the Moscripts business, so they were employed do the build on the new dairy parlor. GEA have a great local support team. The rotary is fully sealed internal and to us, the GEA Rotary has the best roller system on the market.
It’s also fully integrated with the milking machines and the vat. It’s also nice to know that our team only need one number in their phones for any support.
The new dairy parlor is currently milking 480 cows, but they have designed the facilities to be able to milk however many cows they desire into the future.
When asked if the family has a favourite part of the new set up Callum’s response was.
We don’t have a favourite part; the pleasing thing is that a lot of thought went into the build & to see everything working so well together has been satisfying. Despite not being directly a part of the rotary, the time savings are amazing. They say money doesn’t buy happiness, but it buys time.
The South Gippsland Jersey Breeders Club would like to thank the Moscript Family for allowing the club to come out and explore their new set up, whilst also enjoying a lovely Christmas club day.
Wishing everyone a safe 2025!
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALTA
Alta Genetics are looking forward to being in the Brown and starting 2025 with a great mix of Domestic and North American bulls to meet your needs. The December proof run gave us plenty of confidence in our team.
OUTCROSS sire ALTAFARVA, the current number one JPI genomic bull in the USA at JPI 200, maintains a spot in the top 10 bulls here in Australia at a BPI of 402. Thus, making him ALTA’s highest available BPI bull in the country. He brings a daughter fertility of 104 and has 41kg of FAT. We have sold out of every shipment brought in since August. We are taking pre orders now.
ALTA LION (top) shifted very little with a BPI of 388, solid production increasing his milk and great type OT +110 with outstanding udders Mamm +115. Technically the 2nd Best Udder bull in the breed with RUH 109 and RUW 108.
ALTA IMPERIAL P (middle) Broadway’s highest-ranking son, BPI 355 and the 2nd highest type and udder rated POLLED bull currently available at OT +110, Mam +111. Second only to his sire that is. Alta Imperial certainly doesn’t present like most of the polled sires currently available to use, bringing linears for stature +104, chest width +105 and body depth +105. There are so many things to love about this bull.
ALTA LABRINTH (bottom) BPI 348 adds milk and maintains positive components all the while presenting an extremely balanced linear profile with OT+105, Mam +106. The upward movement we did see was in daughter fertility making him perhaps even more marketable and easier to use at a large scale commercial level.
What is even better in 2025? We now have Sexed semen on both IMPERIAL and LABRINTH available.
We would like to congratulate all of the winners from regional challenges, the Great Northern Challenge and the Great Southern Challenge. It must be noted the quality of all of the daughters of Vanahlem, one of the last graduates of an Alta Domestic Program, that competed across all challenges and more importantly the overall winning and reserve cows from the Great Southern Challenge were both sired by Vanahlem. Vanahlem daughters have featured for years across all challenges and continue to have a huge impact across the breed.
We can only hope to see another bull as hugely influential as Vanahlem has proven to be. With your support and partnership, Alta can continue to developing a program to test more bulls and further increase the global popularity of Australian bred Jerseys.
For more information on any of the bulls at Alta or to submit any pedigrees of interest to our program please reach out to Karin Couch, Alta Genetics Australia, National Jersey Program Manager.
Kaarmona Invincible Babe 323 EX-93 MAX
Kaarmona Jeronimo BRADY, Kaarmona Invincible Babe 323 EX-93 MAX
CSCBRADY HOLDS AT THE POINTY END OF THE DEC ABV
RELEASE WITH HIS DAM CLASSIFIED
EX93 MAX
Jersey breeders can continue to have peace-of-mind in knowing that every bull on the market with the ABS label is free of the recognised genetic condition called JH1 fertility-damaging haplotype where is it estimated that more than 25 percent of the Australian Jersey breed now contains the Haplotype.
“Knowledge is power, once ABS understood the impact that JH1 meant for fertility of adult females - we had to remove all bulls from our offering with our customers having the confidence when selecting ABS bulls” Bruce said. “It’s the responsibility of ABS to ensure our products give farmers the best chance at breeding healthy and productive animals.
Demand for Northern Victorian - bred Jersey bull KAARMONA JERONIMO BRADY (CSCBRADY) hasn’t waned and with the bull sitting at 437 BPI, equal number one for Type in Australia as well as good production and high components - his popularity isn’t going to change anytime soon. He is also the highest Genomic bull (without daughters) above 110 for Type and udders.
CSCBRADY has been on the Australian market for a year now, and ABS Australia Business Operations Manager Bruce Ronalds said he’s delivering what Jersey breeders want.
“Firstly, he enables them to breed for strength, capacity and stature and secondly, he’s stayed constant - on the ABV rankings - other bulls have moved up and down,” Bruce said.
“Thirdly, he’s out of a fantastic cow family. His dam was recently scored 93 - a maximum for her age - and this is not the first time she’s received the maximum score.
She is one of a kind”
An ABS-bred bull, from the US, ABS MARINE-ET is 390 BPI with 63 daughters milking across 10 herds. A high component, high milk and teat lengthening sire, MARINE is available sexed as part of the Sexcel® range.
MURRAY BROOK JAMIEO (CSCJAMIEO) remains at number four on the Jersey ABV proven list with 104 Temperament, 106 Likeability and 113 daughters milking in Australia.
Single P - heterozygous polled- bull BALNAGEITH JANGO P (CSCJANGO), 359 BPI, is the number one polled Jersey in Australia. CSCJANGO also has high survival - 113 - and is a high milk bull, delivering 768 litres a lactation more than the population average. Another US bull, ABS AVJ JUICED-ET still stands strong, adds teat length to daughters, is positive for Daughter Fertility and scores well for both type and udders.
Kaarmona Invincible Babe 323
CENTRAL GIPPSLAND JERSEY BREEDERS CLUB INC
Central Gippsland
It’s been another impressive year, with an incredible effort from everyone involved!
JUNIOR 2 YEAR OL D
1st; Stormview Jetfighter Favour, P, F & J Langley 2nd; Kings View Estelle (Valentino), I Anderson 3rd; Kings Ville Girlie 127 (Bedford), R & K Anderson 4th; Araluen Park Sturgis Maxina 2, T Saunders & A Day 5th; Attaview Pickle Inch, R & T Attenborough
3 YEAR OLD
1st; Araluen Park Jeronimo Carmel, T Saunders & A Day 2nd; Araluen Park Valentino Posh 3, T Saunders & A Day 3rd; Wallacedale PGold Melanie 2 P, L & M Wallace 4th; Kings Ville Canary 92 (Bashful P), R & K Anderson
5th; Lerida Park Raceway Sabina 78, T & L Smethurst
5 YEAR OL D
1st; Araluen Park Jeronimo Molly, T Saunders & A Day 2nd; Kings Ville EMH Fernleaf 5 (Casino), E, M & H Anderson
3rd; Araluen Park Craze Olive, T Saunder & A Day 4th; Brookbora Golden Glory 191 (Casino), S Reid & B Egan 5th; Stormview Valentino Lily, P, F & J Langley
9 YEARS AND OVER
1st; Araluen Park Vanahlem Olive, T Saunders & A Day 2nd; Monta Vale Van Winks 1118, T, J & W Monson 3rd; Wallacedale Barns Melaine 3, L & M Wallace
4th; Kings Ville Tinkerbelle 62, S Reid & B Egan
5th; Bushlea T-bone Belle, T & A Bradley
PEN OF FIVE:
1st; Araluen Park Jerseys - T Saunders & A Day
2nd; Stormview Jerseys - P, F & J Langley
3rd; Kings Ville Jerseys - R & K Anderson
SENIOR 2 YEAR O LD
1st; Wallacedale Amazing Ellis (Askn), L & M Wallace 2nd; Ripponlea Bashful Petunia 3320, S Reid & B Egan 3rd; Rockvale Illusion 5675 (Matt), P, F & J Langley 4th; Wallacedale Cove Melaine P (W. Covert), L & M Wallace 5th; Warren Grant Empress, P, F & J Langley
4 YEAR O LD
1st; Stormview Central Son Petunia, P, F & J Langley
2nd; Stormview 278 Jetfighter, P, F & J Langley
3rd; Attaview Valin Melanie, R & T Attenborough
4th; Kings Ville Matt Eran, R & K Anderson
5th; Camiko Sassy (Valentino), C Davis & B Mihokovic
6 - 8 YEARS
1st; Kings Ville Canary 64 (Apollo), R & K Anderson
2nd; Kings View Aileen 195 (Apollo), I Anderson
3rd; Lerida Park Malachi Rose 406, T & L Smethurst
4th; Wallacedale Lyns Melaine (Valentino), L & M Wallace
5th; Majestic Jacob 850, T & A Bradley
DAM & DAUGHTER OR 2 DAUGHTERS OF THE 1 COW: 1st; Araluen Park Jerseys - T Saunders & A Day
2nd; Kings View Jerseys - I Anderson
3rd; Kings Ville Jerseys - R & K Anderson
HIGHEST POINTED TEAM:
1st; Araluen Park Jerseys - T Saunders & A Day
2nd; Wallacedale Jerseys - L & M Wallace
3rd; Kings Ville Jerseys - R & K Anderson
SENIOR & GRAND CHAMPION : ARALUEN PARK VANAHLEM OLIVE; T Saunders & A Day
A special thanks to Anthea Day and Trevor Saunders, our dedicated OFC Coordinators, for all their efforts. Thank you also to Holly Anderson for generously giving up her time to photograph our On Farm Challenge - your contribution is greatly appreciated!
2024 All Australian Photo Competition
Jersey Australia would like to thank judges Tim Beattie from Nobbyview Jerseys in Queensland and Alex Matthews of Langdale Jerseys in Victoria for taking the time to judge the 2024 competion. Photos were required to be taken between March 1, 2023, and February 29, 2024, with the cow's age at the date of the photo aligning with the class entry requirements.
CLASS 1; Heifer under 6 Month of Age
1st: PARRABEL VIP FLAWLESS -ET (821628)
Exhibitor: Brookbora and Parrabel
CLASS 3; Heifer 12 months - 2 years of Age
1st: JAMBER BONTINO LADY 4 (812742)
Exhibitor: Robert Wilson
CLASS 5; Cow 2.5 – 3 Years of Age
1st: BROOKBORA GOLDEN GLORY 198 (793137)
Exhibitor: Brookbora Pty Ltd
CLASS 2; 6 Months - 12 Months of Age
1st: LIGHTNING RIDGE MB VICTORIOUS TESLA 1 ET
Exhibitor: B & J GAVENLOCK (805557)
CLASS 4; Cow 2 – 2.5 years of Age
1st: CHERRYLOCK WINNING AT THE CASINO MERLE -ET
Exhibitor: B & J GAVENLOCK (793001)
CLASS 6; Cow 3 – 3.5 Years of Age
1st: JAMBER BONTINO LADY 3 (790797)
Exhibitor: Robert Wilson
CLASS 7; Cow 3.5 - 4 Years of Age
1st: MOONPAH CLUSTO DAWN (785798)
Exhibitor: Z Hayes and J McDonald
CLASS 3; Cow – 5-Year-Old
1st: JAMBER COLTON VERONICA -ET (779399)
Exhibitor: Robert Wilson
CLASS 11; Cow 7 Years and Older
JOINT 1ST: BROOKBORA LOVE LIES 678 (666978)
Exhibitor: Brookbora Pty Ltd
CLASS 8; Cow 4-Year-Old
1st: ASHTANEY TOPSY BELLE (779380)
Exhibitor: A & A Koch
CLASS 10; Cows 6-Year-Old
1st: ADADALE JOEL PRIMROSE (793296)
Exhibitor: S & S Paulger
CLASS 11; Cow 7 Years and Older
JOINT 1ST: CAIRNBRAE VALENTINO DAISY 16
Exhibitor: B & J GAVENLOCK (696163)
Congratulations to all Class Winners
GOULBURN MURRAY JERSEY BREEDERS CLUB
President: Rohan Sprunt 0418 579 367 | Secretary: Geoff Akers (03) 5829 8478
NORTH EAST JERSEY BREEDERS CLUB
Contact: Darryn Hourigan 0439 273 606
The Goulburn Murray and North East Jersey Breeders Club held its On-Farm Challenge on 28 - 29th October 2024.
Where judge Simon Tognola from Tatura travelled from farm to farm scoring each Jersey cow out of 880 points, consisting of 22 traits totalling 40 points each. The challenge involved 12 Jersey Studs with over 90 entries.
JUNIOR
Kaarmona Casino Josie 13 - Ruby & Jorja Sprunt
Kaarmona Valentino Josi 8 - Ruby & Jorja Sprunt
Impeccable Daisy - Sienna Ross
Koonwarra Caspian Babe - Maya van Tilborg
PT / GENOMIC
1st; Kaarmona Bosa Budy 15 (Sprunt Family)
2nd; Kaarmona Bosa Marie 117 (Sprunt Family)
3rd; Loxleigh Izuku Marie (Akers Family) 4th; Loxleigh Roulette Cherry (Akers Family)
2 YEAR OLD
1st; Froglands Viral Belle (B K Farming)
2nd; Darrynvale Stardust 5375 (D Hourigan)
3rd; Kaarmona Grant Babe 378 (Sprunt Family) 4th; Darrynvale Pride 5370 (Darryn Hourigan) 5th; Kaarmona Craze Charo 24 (Sprunt Family)
3 YEAR OLD
1st; Loxleigh Olive Christmas Lily 7883 (Akers Family) 2nd; Kaarmona Aldrin Sandy 20 (Sprunt Family) 3rd; Froglands Bashful Victoria (B K Farming) 4th; Klein Meer Chive 3410 (Hicks & Sagrera) 5th; Darrynvale Althea 5332 (D Hourigan)
4 YEAR OLD
1st; Darrynvale Matt Favour (D Hourigan) 2nd; Rivendell Barnabas Roslyn (Sienna Ross) 3rd; Loxleigh Tabilk Dolly 7456 (Akers Family) 4th; Sybilgrove Vicountess 62 (Double M Dairy) 5th; Koolmundoola Haley Nepean 5610 (Keith Baker)
5 YEAR OLD
1st; Klein Meer Chive 3158 (Hicks & Sagrera) 2nd; Kaarmona Invincible Sandy 13 (Sprunt Family) 3rd; Kaarmona Invincible Babe (Sprunt Family) 4th; Loxleigh Valent Design 7063 (Akers Family) 5th; Darrynvale Valentino Glory (D Hourigan)
6/7 YEAR OLD
1st; Warrain Valentino Love Lies 12 (D Hourigan) 2nd; Kaarmona Valentino Babe 300 (Sprunt Family) 3rd; Loxleigh Valentino Peace 6650 (Akers Family) 4th; Kaarmona Valentino Babe 292 (Sprunt Family) 5th; Brunetta Ena 3740 (Van Popering Family)
8 YEARS +
1st; Loxleigh Hatman Buttercup 6069 (Akers Family) 2nd; Speedwell Valentino Starlight (Ellie Hourigan) 3rd; Loxleigh Valentino Iris 6086 (Akers Family) 4th; Bluechip Galaxies Rory (BK Farming) 5th; K. P Tbone Eileen (D Hourigan & T Campbell)
MOST SUCCESSFUL BREEDER:
1st; Graeme & Rohan Sprunt 26pts; 2nd Geoff & Natalie Akers 23pts & 3rd; Darryn Hourigan 18pts FARMERS AGGREGATE:
1st; Graeme & Rohan Sprunt; 7761 points 2nd; Geoff & Natalie Akers; 7655 points 3rd; BK FarmingBen Pedretti; 7591 points
CHAMPION COW
WARRAIN VALENTINO LOVE LIES 12; Darryn Hourigan, Milawa
CHAMPION 2 YEAR OLD
FROGLANDS VIRAL BELLE; BK Farming – Ben Predretti, Tallygaroopna
MIAMI HERITAGE SALE CELEBRATING
70 YEARS TOPS $12,000
Jersey enthusiasts from all over Australia were on farm at Cobrico or online via StockLive bidding on the wonderful offering backed by 70 years of breeding by the Flemming Family. Sale top of $12,000 was paid for Miami Grant Dawn 7371, VG 88 a 3 year old backed by 5/6 gens EX, this super dairylike, fine uddered young cow had many admirers and is bred from the Dawn family that has been part of Miami since 1957, she was purchased by First Class Genetics, Gippsland. Next top of $10,000 was Miami Casino Fernleaf 7441, 88 @ 2yo, backed by 7 gens EX she had won Grand and Intermediate Champion of the recent Victorian State Show Camperdown and was purchased by Jade Sieben of Torrumbarry.
The EX 92 Miami Valbone Cowslip 5715 completing 4 gens EX was much admired for her tremendous frame and dairy character, she sold to Marks Bros, Winvarl, Dorrigo, NSW at $6,500. Return buyers, G & L Cochrane of NSW selected Miami Engineer Marie 5879 EX 91 at $6,000, Miami Buzzbox Dawn 7453, a very smart 2 year old at $5,500 and Miami Ambition Fiesta 7286 P EX 90 for $4,500. Also at $5,500 was Miami Matt Dawn 7481 another top 2 year old selling to C & B Thompson of Larpent.
Lot 1 Miami Jordan Empress 7363, VG 88 a very correct 3 year old sold at $5,000 to Ashtaney Jerseys, SA. The +339 BPI 4 year old Miami Ambition Cowslip 7273 sold at $5,000 to B & J Dickson. Kaarmona Jerseys also paid $5,000 for Miami Bob Murphy Snowdrop 7220, EX completing 3 gens EX. Gippsland breeders D & A Mathews selected Miami Matt Lilac 7373 at $5,000.
Selling agents Dairy Livestock Services report the following:
44 Cows av $4,035
5 Autumn 25 calving heifers av $3,250
49 females av $3,955
2 Bulls av $2,500
Buyers were from all parts of Vic along with SA & NSW.
Miami Grant Dawn 7371
Miami Valbone Cowslip 5715
DECEMBER 2024 AUSTRALIAN BREEDING VALUES
Jersey Australia Bull Positive Selection List
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RECENT CLASSIFICATION RESULTS
Southern
NSW
AJ, EL & RJ SALWAY
WILGO VANAHLEM DELIGHT 2 EX-92
WILGO VALENTINO JEAN EX-92
WILGO BLACK ICE JEAN EX-91
WILGO COLTON QUEENIE EX-91
WILGO VALERGO COUNTESS EX-91
WILGONIA BADGER SHAMROCK EX-91
WILGO VALENTINO VIRGINIA EX-91
RIVERLANE DAIRY PTY LTD
RIVENDELL VICTORIOUS VIENNA EX-93
BRUNCHILLI L VALENTINOS JESS EX-92
BRUNCHILLI VALENT BECKY EX-92
BRUNCHILLI VALENTINO EILEEN 2 EX-92
BRUNCHILLI VALSON OLIVIA EX-91
RIVENDELL VALENTINO MAGIC EX-91
RIVENDELL CHOCOLATIER HEATHER @2yo
C & T WHATMAN
MOONPAH ASTRONAUT DEL EX-92
MOONPAH BLACKSTONE LADY EX-91
RIVENDELL OSCAR TINY 5437 @2yo 87
RIVENDELL OSCAR VIENNA @2yo 87 0
BRUNCHILLI OSCAR MAQUITA @2yo 87
CEDAR VALE OLIVER ROSEBUD @2yo 87
EW & S OSLEAR
CEDAR VALE VIP MAYBELL EX-91
G & L COCHRANE
LANGDALE DAVID ZINNIA EX-93
LERIDA PARK VALENTINO ROSE 421 EX-92
LERIDA PARK VALERGO ROSEMAREE 196 EX-91
GF, RF HERNE & TL RUSSELL
BOSCAWEN GALAHAD BENITA 7700 EX-92
JADE OSLEAR
MYSTIC VIP MERLE 2 EX-91
JOHN & HAYDEN WATTS
JACKIAH VICTORIOUS SILVERBELLE 3196 EX-91
MA WILSON
BURNSIDE VICTORIOUS HONEY EX-92
BURNSIDE TOPSY FLOSS EX-91
CHERRYLOCK BELLES ON TOP EX-91
BURNSIDE BONTINO STARBRIGHT EX-91
BURNSIDE VICTORIOUS SILVERMINE EX-91
R WILSON
JAMBER COLTON LADY EX-92
JAYDEN BRINLEY PETUNIA EX-91
T & G OTTON
TANGO OLIVER FELICITY P EX-91
South Western Victoria
A & S CHANT
ELMS PARK FRUITY 284 EX-93
ELMS PARK ANNIE 269 EX-92
ELMS PARK MOIRA 431 GR1 EX-92
ELMS PARK FAITH 289 EX-92
ELMS PARK JASMINE 493 EX-92
CAIRNBRAE VALENTINO ILLUMINATION 8 EX-91
ELMS PARK EVENSONG 437 EX-91
ELMS PARK JOHNNY 395 EX-91
ELMS PARK BUTTERCUP 511 EX-91
Estate of AF MACKENZIE
COORIEVALE SUNNY WIND EX-93
COORIEVALE CITATION NICOLE EX-92
COORIEVALE DOUBLEUP BRENDA EX-92
COORIEVALE CRAZE KYLIE EX-91
COORIEVALE PILGRIM MISCHIEF EX-91
COORIEVALE PILGRIM DEBRA EX-91
C & B THOMPSON
LERIDA PARK STTUX ROSE 424 EX-92
WANSTEAD FT BERYL EX-92
QUAMBY BROOK CASINO MAYBELL EX-92
QUAMBY BROOK MATT MAGIC EX-91
QUAMBY BROOK APOLLO JILLIAN EX-91
LERIDA PARK ASKN ROSEBUD 420 EX-91
C GLENNEN & CO
WHITE STAR MARRY 6130 EX-91
CJ & PL MACKENZIE
JIREH OLIVER GLORY EX-92
JIREH VIRAL SERENE EX-91
COREY COUCH
JENBRO TEQUILA GIGGLE EX-93
WARRAIN VALENTINO JILL 4 EX-92
WARRAIN IRWIN LOVE LIES 5 EX-91
LERIDA PARK BACARDI LUCY 100 EX-91
OCEAN ACRES VALENTINO LOLA EX-91
RIVERSIDE TEQUILA HG IVY 4076 EX-91
JENBRO GIGGLE MATT EX-91
D & T BRYCE
MT PLEASANT SEA OLGA 4185 EX-93
MT PLEASANT BIRDSVILLE ANNIE 4354 EX-93
MT PLEASANT VAN IPISH 4161 EX-93
ROCKVALE FAIRY 5363 EX-91
MT PLEASANT TAHBILK ISLA 4360 P EX-91
MT PLEASANT VALENTINO RHODA 4395 EX-91
MT PLEASANT BIRD UTAH EX-91
DG & RS HALLYBURTON
CAMO FIESTA 86 EX-91
G & A CHURCH
KADDY ILL SHIRLEY 26 EX-92
KINGURRA PILGRIM ELESE EX-92
BUBBLEFROST LEMONHEAD DAWN EX-91
BUBBLEFROST MARIGOLD EX-91
BUBBLEFROST GREEN 718 EX-91
G BRYCE
GREEN PINES PREMIER LOVE EX-93 1
GREEN PINES TRENA 60 EX-92
GREEN PINES BESS 10 EX-92
GREEN PINES SKY EILEEN EX-92
GREEN PINES QUEEN 7 EX-91
GREEN PINES CASINO GLORY EX-91
GREEN PINES JACKYL EILEEN EX-91
LERIDA PARK CHROME SABINA 74 EX-91
GREEN PINES CASINO SALLY EX-91
LERIDA PARK WOODSIDE ROSEMAREE 226 @2yo 87
KYLE BARKER & JUDITH COUTTS
LERIDA PARK VALENTINO ROSE 396 EX-91
COLESHILL VALIN GRETTA EX-91
MURRAY BROOK FARM
MURRAY BROOK LYN 4429 EX-91
P HOWE
BRUCKNELL CREEK 2269 EX-92
PHILMAR DAIRY COMPANY
MIAMI KOOP COWSLIP 5088 EX-92
GELBEADO PARK BARNABAS ESTELLE 4988 EX-92
MIAMI ENGINEER MARIE 5879 EX-91
RODNEY & CHLOE BROWN
RENMAGAR 2633 EX-93
RENMAGAR 2654 EX-93
RENMAGAR 420 EX-92
RENMAGAR 465 EX-92
JACKIAH VALIN IVETTE 3139 EX-91
RENMAGAR MARCIN SONIA 6334 EX-91
SARAH CHANT
WARRION CANARY 277 ET EX-92
WARRION ZOE 63 EX-91
WARRION HEATHERBELL 62 EX-91
WARRION TENNY 34 EX-91
WARRION SHONIE 81 @2yo 88
SHERIDAN HEATH
WANSTEAD VAN D EMPRESS EX-91
W & L MCKAY
QUAMBY BROOK EXCITATION ASHLEY EX-92
QUAMBY BROOK TEQUILA BAMBY EX-92
CHOICE BROOK CITATIONA VERONICA EX-92
QUAMBY BROOK VANAHLEM BACARDI EX-91
WANSTEAD JERSEYS
ARALUEN PARK VALENTINO OLIVE 2 EX-94
JUGIONG ILLUSION 6784 EX-93
WANSTEAD MACHO TYNE EX-93
CRAIGIELEA LADY 5976 EX-93
LANGDALE VALENTINO HAYLEY EX-92
WANSTEAD STORMY VELVET 2 EX-92
JUGIONG DAISYMAE 7582 EX-92
WANSTEAD VALENTINO DAISY EX-92
WANSTEAD METALICA JUNETTE 4 EX-91
WANSTEAD MEGAPOWER VELVET EX-91
WANSTEAD MATT BERYL EX-91
YALCARA VALENTINO ALTHEA 2 EX-91
WANSTEAD VANAHLEM ELVA 3 EX-91
WANSTEAD CASINO JUNETTE @2yo 87
WANSTEAD CASINO ARKONA @2yo 87
WES & EMMA BALCOMBE
WANSTEAD DAVIDS SALLY 2 EX-93
CAIRNBRAE BONTINO DAISY 12 EX-92
CAIRNBRAE CHROME DAISY 6 EX-91
JIREH CRAZE CALAIS EX-91
Northern Victoria
B & J GAVENLOCK
CHERRYLOCK BE MY VALENTINE EX-91
B PEDRETTI
LOXLEIGH TEQUILA BUTTERCUP 6451 EX-93
FROGLANDS TOPSY SUE EX-91
FROGLANDS TOPSY VICTORIA EX-91
FROGLANDS VANAHLEM DAYDREAM EX-91
FROGLANDS CHROME VICTORIA EX-91
FROGLANDS CASINO PAT 2 EX-91
FROGLANDS VICTORIOUS RANUNCULUS EX-91
BROOKBORA PTY LTD
BROOKBORA VALENTINE MARIE EX-93
BROOKBORA ALDRIN GRAND JENNY EX-93
BROOKBORA EILEEN 130 EX-93
WALLACEDALE MEGA BELLE EX-93
BROOKBORA CHROME ZINNIA EX-92
LERIDA PARK VALENTINO LUCY 145 EX-92
LERIDA PARK MATT SABINA 73 EX-92
BROOKBORA LOVE LIES 815 EX-91
BROOKBORA DAINTY 328 EX-91
BROOKBORA ALDRIN MARIE EX-91
BROOKBORA EILEEN 136 EX-91
BROOKBORA BASHFUL SWEET ELFA P EX-91
BROOKBORA ASKN MARIE 5 @2yo 87
BROOKBORA PROTEUS MELAINE @2yo 87
BROOKBORA STANDARD LADY 361 @2yo 87
BROOKBORA BROKEN HEART SLEEPING BEAUTY @2yo 87
DARRYN HOURIGAN
CAIRNBRAE BONTINO ESTELLE EX-93
DARRYN VALE VALENTINO GLORY EX-93
YALCARA PREMIER GLEAM EX-93
DARRYN VALE JET ELLIE EX-92
DARRYN VALE VIOLET 245 EX-91
DARRYN VALE STAR PAM EX-91
DARRYN VALE LOVE LIES 106 EX-91
ELLIE MAE HOURIGAN
SPEEDWELL VALENTINO STARLIGHT EX-93
ERIN FERGUSON
FOLEAMA MINISTER ROSE 5 EX-92
FOLEAMA FC EDDIE LOLA EX-91
FOLEAMA VALSON BLACK ROSE 22 EX-91
FOLEAMA CASINO EVENING 2 EX-91
GC & RG SPRUNT
KAARMONA CASPIAN MARIE 92 EX-93
KAARMONA VALENTINO BABE 292 EX-93
KAARMONA VALENTINO BABE 300 EX-93
KAARMONA INVINCIBLE BABE 323 EX-93
KAARMONA HATMAN BELLE 11 EX-92
KAARMONA CHROME BABE 322 EX-92
KAARMONA MATT SANDY 15 EX-92
KAARMONA DAVID BABE 306 EX-91
KAARMONA MATT MARYSUE 5 EX-91
KAARMONA VANAHLEM BABE 298 EX-91
KAARMONA TYBALT SLEEPING BEAUTY 4 EX-91
KAARMONA GRANT BABE 378 @2yo 87
KAARMONA INVINCIBLE ARKONA 117 @2yo 87
GJ, LK & CM EMMETT
SHENSTONE CHEVYS ROSE 113 EX-91
GW & N AKERS
LOXLEIGH VALENTINO PEACE 6650 EX-94
LOXLEIGH HAT BUTTERCUP 6009 EX-93
LOXLEIGH VALENT SYBIL 6529 EX-93
LOXLEIGH VALENT IRIS 6809 EX-93
LOXLEIGH DAZZ MARIE 6865 EX-93
LOXLEIGH VALENTINO BUTTERCUP 7055 EX-93
LOXLEIGH MAUIMAN MARIE 6534 EX-92
LOXLEIGH VAN MARTHA JOY 6929 EX-92
WALLACEDALE VALENTINO ROSE EX-92
LOXLEIGH CHICAGO IRIS 7644 EX-92
LOXLEIGH VALENT MELBA 7646 EX-92
LOXLEIGH HAT IRIS 6003 EX-91
LOXLEIGH VANAH IRIS 7032 EX-91
LOXLEIGH GRANT SYBIL 7065 EX-91
LOXLEIGH CHROME IRIS 7202 EX-91
LOXLEIGH TAHBILK DOLLY 7456 EX-91
LOXLEIGH MEGA IRIS 7576 EX-91
LOXLEIGH OLIVE CHRISTMAS LILY 7883 EX-91
LOXLEIGH VALENTINO FERRET 5777 EX-91
LOXLEIGH DAZZ MARIE 7236 EX-91
LOXLEIGH CHROME LORNA 7530 EX-91
HEATHERBELLE132 PTY LTD
WINDY WAYS VALINTINO NOELLA 4328 EX-91
WINDY WAYS VALENTINO BABE 4400 EX-91
WINDY WAYS SIGNAL DAYDREAM 4407 EX-91
HG, JO & A BROWN
MERINDAH SANDY PIPPA EX-92
GLENARRON BECKY 11 EX-91
MERINDAH VAL SCALA EX-91
LJ & AE BENNETT
BENLEE PARK HEATHER 20 EX-92
BENLEE PARK VERNA 27 EX-92
WANSTEAD VALENTINO WILLOW EX-91
NICHOLSON FAMILY
BUSHLEA VAL BELLE 3 EX-93
JUGIONG SPOT 8239 EX-92
JUGIONG SILVERBELLE 8204 EX-92
JUGIONG MERMAID 8197 EX-92
PK & KM BURNETT
STONELEIGH PARK FROGLANDS INVINCIBLE
BELLE EX-91
R & J EASTERBROOK
WARRAIN ASKN EXPRESS EX-94
WHYNDELL COLTON ILLUSION EX-92
SUNSHINE FARM KIM 6 EX-91
T HICKS & D SAGRERA
KLEIN MEER 3034 EX-92
KLEIN MEER 3075 EX-92
KLEIN MEER 3158 EX-92
KLEIN MEER 3183 EX-91
TM BROWN
GRAND DREAM TEQUILA FANCY EX-92
GRAND DREAM KJ MERLE EX-92
GRAND DREAM ECLIPES MERLE EX-92
WT & PK COCHRANE
JUGIONG DAYDREAM 7578 EX-93
CRAIGIELEA HOPE 5710 EX-92
CRAIGIELEA OLIVIA 5627 EX-92
CRAIGIELEA MELYS 5748 EX-92
CRAIGIELEA GAY 5488 EX-92
CRAIGIELEA CHRISTMAS LILY 5435 EX-92
CRAIGIELEA MEGAN 5667 EX-91
CRAIGIELEA FANCY 5759 EX-91
CRAIGIELEA VICKY 5480 EX-91
CRAIGIELEA MELYS 5922 EX-91
CRAIGIELEA GLEAM 6045 EX-91
CRAIGIELEA ELLOUS 5566 EX-91
CRAIGIELEA GAY 5996 EX-91
CRAIGIELEA GAY 6149 EX-91
CRAIGIELEA VICKY 6005 EX-91
CRAIGIELEA GAY 6509 @2yo 87
*Please note not all completed class results have been entered at the time of running this report
to the placegetters in the 2024 Australian Dairy Youth Expo
Jersey Champion; Class Impeccable Daisy; Sienna Ross
Class 2 Winner: Wellcoora Victorious Victory, exhibited by Abbie Hanks.
Class 6 Winner: Evolve Bontino Roxy, exhibited by Luke Whatman.
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