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MORE ORGANIC DAIRY FARMERS In 2002 a group of dedicated Organic Dairy farmers formed a co-operative to market their certified Milk and develop the “True Organic” brand, now owned and managed by farmers for farmers.

We have established strong alliances with other co-operatives such as Murray Goulburn, Bega/Tatura and with leading milk processor Parmalat.

in harmony with nature and do not trust GMOs in the production of food – then we invite you to join us.

Demand for Organic Milk has overtaken supply and now the next wave of entrants into this exciting industry of the future is about to begin.

The Organic Dairy Farmers Co-op welcomes your enquiry and asks you to consider joining other like-minded dairy farmers in a shared journey in our “Conversion to Organic” program with incentives for ‘in conversion’ milk. FREE information and a planned ‘obligationfree’ Information session will be available on request.

If you want to be part of this fastgrowing sector of Agriculture and wish to work closely with like-minded farmers who seek sustainable farming practises

Farmers who reach “in-conversion” are eligible for a 3 year contract and the opportunity to make new lifetime friendships.

WE ARE FARMERS WHO CONTROL OUR OWN DESTINY For more information or to register your interest, contact: Craig Davey, General Manager - Organic Dairy Farmers of Australia Phone: 03 56236622.

Email: office@trueorganic.com.au www.trueorganic.com.au

Volume 62 No. 19 — Aug / Sept 2008

CONTENTS CONT TENTS EN NTS Almervista PO BOX 292, ASCOT VALE, VIC 3032 Telephone: (03) 9370 9105 Fax: (03) 9370 9116 Email: jersey@jersey.com.au www.jersey.com.au Compiling Editor: Scott Joynson Designed and Printed by: Numurkah Leader (03) 5862 1034 Email: design@leader.net.au

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Behind the scenes

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Brian Leslie announcement

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Brisbane Show 2008

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Congratulations

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Federal Council and Victorian Branch AGM

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Go For Gold Dairy Australia

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Goulburn Murray Jersey Breeders Club

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Jersey Australia Sire Ready Reckoner

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Jerseys make it pay while the sums shine 27 Youngstar Jerseys

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New South Wales

QUEENSLAND State Secretary - Diane Reeves Phone: (07) 5485 4585 Work: (07) 3221 3182 Fax: (07) 5485 4575 Email: ajbsqld@bigond.com

SOUTH AUSTRALIA State Secretary - Megan March 14 Murray Dve Murray Bridge SA 5253 Phone: (08) 8531 3803 Email: march@lm.net.au

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State Secretary - Milton Johnston Phone: (02) 6552 5915 Fax: (02) 6552 5915

“BARTPOWER”

BARTPOWER

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Combining PROFITability, Reliability and Overall Performance...

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Australia’s new Premier Performance Sire.

APR 108 O/Type 117 Mammary 115 *ABV April 2008

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TASMANIA State Secretary - Max McCormack PO Box 1258 Devonport TAS 7310 Phone: (03) 6424 1250 Mobile: 0409 252 232 Email: mpmccormack@southcom.com.au

VICTORIA Executive Offier - Scott Joynson 79 Munro Street Ascot Vale VIC 3032 Phone: (03) 9370 9105 BH Fax: (03) 9370 9116 jersey@jersey.com.au Genetic Recovery Officers Chris MacKenzie (Western Districts) Phone: (03) Phone:(03) 5598 7222 Margaret Cockerell (Northern Vic) Phone: 0407 641 132 (03) 5864 1133 Barry Monson (03) 5625 3176 or 0429 343 903

WESTERN AUSTRALIA State Secretary - Kay Peek Phone: (08) 9313 2145 Fax: (08) 9313 3380 Opinions expressed in The Australian Jersey Journal are not necessarily those of the Australian Jersey Breeders Society Federal Council Inc. or Compiling Editor, and no responsibility whatsoever is taken for their authenticity. While every effort will be made to publish advertisements as ordered, no responsibility is taken for the failure of an advertisement to appear as ordered.

ADVERTISERS ADVE ERT RTIS ISER IS ERSS INDE ER IN INDEX NDEX X Agrigene Spiritual

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Bos Trading Best of All Worlds

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BW Special Forces

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Genetics Australia

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Genetics Australia

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Inspire Jerseys

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Semex - Lencrest Blackstone

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True Organic

IFC

World Wide Sires

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Editorial & Advertising to: Scott Joynson PO Box 292, Ascot Vale VICTORIA 3032 Ph. (03) 9370 9105 Fax. (03) 9370 9116 Email: jersey@jersey.com.au

National Registration Fees as of 1st September 2008 *All prices include GST unless stated otherwise

3 months & under- $500 semen & VACC Farm-pak $9.90 3 months & under-$2000 semen purchased via JMS $9.90 0 - 3 months $11.00 Over 3 months & under 6 months $13.20 Over 6 months $17.60 Genetic Recovery 1st registration per live animal (dead animals – no charge) $6.60 Registration for Associate members or nonmembers, irrespective of age of animal $27.50 Transfer Fees (live) Within 60 days of sale $5.50 + 1.1% (levy) of sale price (includes GST).

Telephone Registrations: Registrations can be completed via telephone, but will incur an Emergency surcharge fee of $55.00 (inc.GST).

Transfer Fees (embryo) $16.50 (inc.GST) for each batch sold.

Transfer Fees (Bull to AB Company) $38.50 Replacement Pedigree Certificates: If certificates are requested for a whole herd the cost is $ 1.10 per certificate.

If the request is for individual animals the cost is $2.20 per certificate.

Please note, there is no charge to rectify incorrect information.

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behindthescenes There is a sigh of relief, not just behind farm gates around the dairying regions of Australia but in the offices of all businesses that supply our industry. Early indications are that an improved season combined with buoyant milk pricing is helping to vastly bolster confidence within our membership.

As members will be aware the Jersey Australia organisation relies on income from a combination of investments, membership services and products plus income producing ventures such as semen sales and insurance agencies. No one has escaped the headlines proclaiming the crisis in financial markets at the moment so it seems we are in for a year where we will rely more heavily upon our members for support.

The new Jersey Australia list of fees was published in the previous Journal and indeed you will notice that registration prices have been made more attractive. Especially for those of you with over age animals currently unregistered due to drought - now maybe the time to capitalise on the new scheme. In an effort to make registering much easier we have the ability to register animals directly from EasyDairy, Mistro and even herd test 102DIF files. So if you are looking to catch up on registering your herd contact Lorraine in the office for ways that the paperwork can be made less overwhelming.

The task of Genetic Recovery has also been made a little easier, particularly for those looking to register their entire herd. The successful trial and now ready to promote Genetic Recovery from herd test center 102 DIF file has been launched. Those interested should ask their herd test center to forward a 102 DIF file to Lorraine (admin@jersey.com.au). Lorraine will be able to produce a report of those animals that qualify for GR registration. Once the paperwork is settled animals are inspected in the usual way, just

without the hassle of the paperwork.

Classification forms have been sent from office rather than the usual insert in this issue of the Jersey Journal. Every effort will be made to make member classification tour a little earlier than last year, but we will need you to complete the application forms and return to the office by the deadline so that Lorraine and Alan Carson can begin planning tours. Alan is hopeful that making better use of AB Company PT managers during the LTE Tours will improve and streamline herd visits during this year’s Spring classification season.

Although no official World Conference report is contained within this issue I can assure those interested that there will be space given to it in the next issue. In the meantime I can relay that there has been increased communication between our office and many of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau contacts made during the Jersey Island Conference.

Good news from the WJCB Secretary is that a shipment of the Conference edition of the Global Jersey magazine is indeed heading down under.

Members are asked to contact the office to order a free copy of this wonderful publication as it is unsure if we have enough copies to post nationally to all members.

Finally, just a reminder to those areas that participate in the Semex/Jersey Australia Great Southern Challenge. Cattle Club nominations for your regions highest pointed (registered) two year old, three year old, four year old and mature cow need to be sent to office no later than 4pm November 12th 2008. We thank Jim Conroy at Semex Australia and his team for their ongoing generous support of this wonderfully popular competition.

Jersey Australia Board Members PRESIDENT: Milton Johnston 118 Edinburgh Drive, Taree, NSW 2430 Telephone: (02) 6552 5915 VICE PRESIDENT: Peter Farrell 605 Lemnos Road, Congupna,Vic 3633 Telephone: (03) 5829 9354 glenfernjerseys@bigpond.com SECRETARY: Scott Joynson PO Box 292, Ascot Vale,Vic 3032 Telephone: (03) 9370 9105 jersey@jersey.com.au HON.TREASURER: Peter Ness PO Box 93, Mt Compass, SA 5210 Telephone: (08) 8556 8270 nyowee@activ8.net.au

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Graham Hoey 77 Warner Street, Warwick QLD 4370 Telephone: (07) 4661 4157 Don Fry Mitchell Rd, Benger, WA Telephone: (08) 9726 9226 katandra@geo.net.au Warren Dudfield 437 Nunns Road, Elliot, Tas 7325 Telephone: (03) 6438 1298 Trevor Saunders 495 Araluen Rd, Yarragon 3823 Telephone: (03) 5626 6373 saunders-day@dcsi.net.au

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Jeff Parker 142 Moy Pocket Rd Kenilworth Qld 4574 Telephone: (07) 5466 0389 glenecho@skymesh.net.au Chris MacKenzie RMB 5460 Timboon Victoria 3268 Telephone: (03)559 87222 jireh859@aussiebroadband.com.au Troy Mauger The Willows Willawa Rd Jerilderie NSW 2716 Telephone: (03) 5885 9294 tmmauger@bigpond.com.au

AJBS Website: www.jersey.com.au

Youngstar Jerseys – The Road Ahead

By Linda Houghton Don Ross was raised on his parent’s dairy farm at Nyora in Gippsland, where they ran a mixed herd of Guernsey and Friesian cows. For as long as Don can remember, he has loved the land and farming life, taking days off school as often as he could to give his parents a hand. In 1995 Don went to a field day with his parents and met Jim Smethhurst of Riverdale Jerseys, which proved to be a turning point – as from that day on he became keen on Jerseys.

After establishing his stud named ‘Youngstar’ with the help of Trevor Saunders, Don’s mother bought him a Riverdale Jersey calf – ‘Riverdale Rose 84’ for his 11th birthday, and Don had her for 14 years before she had to get sold due to age and health problems after having twins. “Even as a kid I always thought that the herds of Jerseys in the area just looked spectacular grazing in the paddocks – there is just something about them,” Don said.

The Youngstar Jersey stud numbers were increased by the addition of heifers from the Echo Glen Sale – ‘Echo Glen Dulcie’, and ‘Kooroo Lester Iodex 2nd’.

“I can remember the first year with them - they both lost their calves, it was upsetting as I had tried so hard to save them – propping them in front of the loungeroom heater, the works. Then Jim Smethhurst came to the rescue and gave me another calf, ‘Riverdale Sabina 7’, which was a really kind gesture” Don said.

Don completed a dairy-farm apprenticeship and today, he and his wife Renee together with their two little daughters (three year old Emily and 14 month old Bonnie) lease a 185-acre dairy-farm at Heathhill (near Nyora), where they run a mixed milking herd of 150 cows. There are 70 Youngstar Jerseys – which is 60% of the total herd, and the balance is made up of Brown Swiss, Holsteins, Ayreshires and Illawarras. All of the cows are registered, and the Youngstar stud name is used across all of the breeds. “Renee really loves the Brown Swiss cows, and while I admit they

have a quiet temperament, I have to say I prefer the Jerseys – I will always have them in my herd. They are amazing, very hardy and won’t be pushed around – I have seen a Jersey take on an 800kg Holstein in the paddock! We have a mixed herd to in order to trial and determine the suitability and performance of each breed on our property – however, anything that doesn’t milk will go. Whichever breed seems to be performing the best is what we will concentrate on in the future,” Don said.

The Youngstar herd is milked twice per day in a 16 swing-over herringbone dairy, which can move 110 cows through in an hour. “I also work off-farm, parttime at the Livestock Exchange, and while Renee and I provide all the farm labour at present, it is becoming a bit of a juggling act with two young daughters to care for” Don said. The Ross family supply the United Dairy Power factory (Poowong), and calving is split with 60% of the herd calving in autumn, and balance of the herd in spring.

The Youngstar herd is performing well on the current feeding routine. “We grow our own silage and hay, and are lucky to have good rainfalls with the creek running 3 – 4 months of the year. However, we have found the rains have not been as reliable for the past four years, with very dry winters – totally different to the wet muddy winters of my childhood.

Our herd is performing well on 3kg of grain per cow, per day topped up with the silage and hay fed out with a wagon. I don’t feel the need to consult with a nutritionist on a regular basis because of the comprehensive study of the subject during my dairyfarming apprenticeship. Right now the herd is very healthy and performing well – our total herd average figures for last year was 6,500 litres per cow, with Butterfat of 4.7% and Protein of 3.5%. Our average cell count ranges between 80 - 130. We are very happy with these numbers, and will continue to strive JerseyJournal August / September 2008 —

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to breed the best cows we can to build on those results. A few experienced breeders who have seen my herd say that they like what they see so far, which is encouraging. Our herd is very healthy, any cow with a high cell count or ongoing udder problems is sent away. I think if you have healthy cows, high production and good returns will follow ” Don said.

Don does his own AI, and at the moment has around 30 different Jersey bulls to choose from in the tank!

“I have a good selection of bulls on hand, as I don’t want to use the same bull over all of our Jerseys. I like to mix and match the best possible bull to each individual cow – we are striving to achieve the best heifers and cows that we can – it’s an investment in our future.

Last year I used Alta Whiskey, but only got three heifers, and this year I am using PT Rhodes, Blackstone and Abe. Alf has probably been the best we have used so far, and I have four VHC cows from him, all out of big-framed cows. Youngstar Kooroo is an Alf daughter, bred in 1998 – and she is a VHC 90 and still going strong. She is a fantastic cow – excellent temperament and great in the dairy. The other good foundation Jersey cows in my herd are from Jim Smethhurst Riverdale stud – the Sabina, Eve, Jessie and Rose families” Don said.

“In the future when we have a more flexible cashflow I would like to try an ET program to improve our herd, by building on our better cow families. It seems to be an effective method to ‘fast-track’ the all-round the quality of your herd, which is very appealing to a relatively new stud breeder.

“At present, I keep and rear Jersey bull calves from the better cows, as other breeders always seem to want them to use as mop-up bulls for their heifers, across all breeds. It’s a nice little sideline benefit of the Jersey breed” Don said.

“Over the years, Trevor Saunders (Araluen Park) has been a great mentor and source of advice, plus Luke Wallace (Wallacedale Jerseys) has also been a great

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sounding-board, and during IDW one year he took me to visit Kaarmona Jerseys (the Sprunt family stud at Kaarimba) and what I saw there was just amazing – especially all of the Babe cows, they really showed me what Jerseys can do. Renee and I are looking forward to travelling more in the future to see other herds, but for now, we have a very young family and more than enough to do!” Don said.

“I would like to show our cows one day – hopefully when our daughters are older they will take an interest in them and be involved too. It would be great to get a team of cows together and experience the show ring. However, I have really enjoyed my experience with the onfarm challenge, it is a great alternative to showing. I entered some of my Holsteins last year and it was great – while I didn’t receive a placing, as over 5,000 cattle were entered - I received some very encouraging feedback from the judges. I am now really looking forward to entering the Jerseys this year – I think I will have at least 7 or 8 that I think will do OK ” Don said.

Only in their third year of farming for themselves, Don and Renee have come a long way and now look forward to consolidating and expanding their land holdings into the future. “We are concentrating on building our herd numbers up, and hopefully buying our own place and some additional land to use as a turnout paddock. If the milk prices remain strong and stable, I think we will achieve that, however some of the long-term operators have told us the price tends to go in cycles. Land prices could be an issue too, as they have risen in recent years, so we will need to purchase as soon as we can.

“I guess only time will tell, but we will be working hard to achieve our dream of improving and increasing our herd, and purchasing our own place” Don said.

JERSEY AUSTRALIA SIRE READY RECKONER – AUGUST 2008 ABV RELEASE *Jersey Selection Index (JSI) = 2.5 Protein + 1Fat + 0.1 Ligament + 0. 5(Stature + UD + RUH + OT) BULL ID CSCNAVARA VALERIAN AMBMANHATTEN OUTINFRONT BADGER FUTUREARM FLOWERPOWER BARTPOWER LARAPRIME PVARAMIS

BULL NAME Daraway Flowerpower Navara Kaarmona Valerian Okura Manhatten-Et SJ3 Lightwood Leda Beulah Taranak Badger Daraway Armada Futura Claydon Park Flower Power Daraway Flowerpower Satira Lara Montana Prime Fleurieu Berretta Aramis

JS I 395 333 324 311 310 309 301 296 295 288

BULL ID ASTOUND ALTATRUEBLUE CSCNAVARA FLOWERPOWER BWCOUNTRY MENTOR BARTPOWER ALTAREGGIE BULLPOWER AVICTORY

BULL NAME Molly Brook Berretta Fabulous R&J True Blue Daraway Flowerpower Navara Claydon Park Flower Power Bw Country Daraway Astound Mentor Daraway Flowerpower Satira Jenks Fanclub Reggie Nowell Bullpower Magpie Creek Astounding Victory

R.UDDER H 117 117 115 114 114 113 111 110 110 109

BULL ID CSCNAVARA VALERIAN AMBMANHATTEN BARTPOWER TAILBOARD PVARAMIS FARMSTEAD JEPERIMETER FLOWERPOWER FUTUREARM

BULL NAME Daraway Flowerpower Navara Kaarmona Valerian Okura Manhatten-Et SJ3 Daraway Flowerpower Satira Nowell Tarsan Fleurieu Berretta Aramis Bushlea Etta FY Hallmark Rock Ella Perimiter Claydon Park Flower Power Daraway Armada Futura

APR 188 151 140 104 102 97 94 94 93 90

BULL ID ASTOUND FLOWERPOWER BARTPOWER BWCOUNTRY MENTOR AVICTORY FANCLUB JEAPACHE ALTATRUEBLUE VALERIAN

BULL NAME Molly Brook Berretta Fabulous Claydon Park Flower Power Daraway Flowerpower Satira BW Country Daraway Astound Mentor Magpie Creek Astounding Victory Molly Brook Berretta Fanclub-ET Fleurieu Apache R&J True Blue Kaarmona Valerian

R.UDDER W 115 114 112 111 110 110 110 110 109 109

BULL ID CSCNAVARA PVARAMIS VALERIAN AMBMANHATTEN OUTINFRONT FUTUREARM FLOWERPOWER LANDRITES BELLRINGER BARTPOWER

BULL NAME Daraway Flowerpower Navara Fleurieu Berretta Aramis Kaarmona Valerian Okura Manhatten-Et SJ3 Lightwood Leda Daraway Armada Futura Claydon Park Flower Power Loxleigh Landrites Barcarolle Bellringer Daraway Flowerpower Satira

PROTEIN KG 35 33 31 28 26 24 24 24 24 24

BULL ID 7J342 SARATOGA NZGMOHAKA ALTABELLBOY CSCHARRISON ALTAWHISKEY FARMSTEAD CSCNAVARA PHARLAP ALTAWILLUNGA

BULL NAME UDDER DEPTH Altheas Lester Pitino Of Al-Top-ET 113 Bercar Saratoga 112 Casa Kracka Friedrich GR 110 Lara Kings Ville Bellboy 110 Almervista Harrison P 109 Wattlebrink Whisky 108 Bushlea Etta FY Hallmark 108 Daraway Flowerpower Navara 107 Bushlea Pharlap 106 Fleurieu Willunga 106

BULL ID FUTUREARM CSCNAVARA PVARAMIS AVICTORY LARAPRIME OUTINFRONT JEAPACHE BELLRINGER LANDRITES PERFORMER

BULL NAME Daraway Armada Futura Daraway Flowerpower Navara Fleurieu Berretta Aramis Magpie Creek Astounding Victory Lara Montana Prime Lightwood Leda Fleurieu Apache Barcarolle Bellringer Loxleigh Landrites Rowantree The Performer

MILK 873 856 798 751 724 714 695 690 684 647

BULL ID TYSON RHUMONA ALTEREGO MILFORD JEPERIMETER OUTINFRONT 1J330 LARAPRIME ALTAMEGASTAR BADGER

BULL NAME STATURE LIVEWIRE PARAMOUNT TYSON 116 KAARMONA RHUMBA 116 BLAXLAND ALTEREGO 115 FLEURIEU MILFORD 114 ROCK ELLA PERIMITER 114 LIGHTWOOD LEDA 113 ROCK MAPLE BROOK MANNIX 113 LARA MONTANA PRIME 112 ROWANTREE JUGIONG MEGASTAR 110 BEULAH TARANAK BADGER 109

BULL ID ASTOUND CSCNAVARA BWCOUNTRY ALTATRUEBLUE JEBROOKBI BARTPOWER MENTOR BADGER MEDIATOR OUTINFRONT

BULL NAME Molly Brook Berretta Fabulous Daraway Flowerpower Navara BW Country R&J True Blue Bushlea Brook Biestar Daraway Flowerpower Satira Daraway Astound Mentor Beulah Taranak Badger Silhouette Mediator Lightwood Leda

TYPE 122 119 119 119 119 118 118 118 117 116

BULL ID PASSIVE JEGIGOLO AMBMANHATTEN BADGER FUTUREARM MEDIATOR ARMADA NZGMOHAKA BWCOUNTRY JEAPACHE

BULL NAME Bercar Passive Fleurieu Gigolo 2nd Okura Manhatten-Et SJ3 Beulah Taranak Badger Daraway Armada Futura Silhouette Mediator Kings Ville Armada Casa Kracka Friedrich GR BW Country Fleurieu Apache

BULL ID CSCNAVARA ASTOUND BARTPOWER BWCOUNTRY MENTOR FLOWERPOWER ALTATRUEBLUE AVICTORY JEBROOKBI FORGETMENOT

BULL NAME Daraway Flowerpower Navara Molly Brook Berretta Fabulous Daraway Flowerpower Satira Bw Country Daraway Astound Mentor Claydon Park Flower Power R&J True Blue Magpie Creek Astounding Victory Bushlea Brook Biestar Lightwood Forgetmenot

MAMMARY 118 118 117 116 116 114 114 112 111 110

BULL ID FUTUREARM JEPERIMETER ALTABELLBOY ALTAWHISKEY VALERIAN FARMSTEAD NZGMOHAKA BADGER AVICTORY MEDIATOR

BULL NAME FOOT ANGLE DARAWAY ARMADA FUTURA 107 ROCK ELLA PERIMITER 107 LARA KINGS VILLE BELLBOY 107 WATTLEBRINK WHISKY 107 KAARMONA VALERIAN 106 BUSHLEA ETTA FY HALLMARK 105 CASA KRACKA FRIEDRICH GR 105 BEULAH TARANAK BADGER 104 MAGPIE CREEK ASTOUNDING VICTORY 103 SILHOUETTE MEDIATOR 103

BULL ID BWCOUNTRY CSCNAVARA FLOWERPOWER BARTPOWER ASTOUND MENTOR JEBROOKBI FORGETMENOT CSCHARRISON AVICTORY

BULL NAME BW Country Daraway Flowerpower Navara Claydon Park Flower Power Daraway Flowerpower Satira Molly Brook Berretta Fabulous Daraway Astound Mentor Bushlea Brook Biestar Lightwood Forgetmenot Almervista Harrison P Magpie Creek Astounding Victory

LIGAMENT 122 121 119 117 115 112 112 112 112 112

BULL ID AMBMANHATTEN BADGER MEDIATOR FUTUREARM UNDERCOVER SARATOGA BULLPOWER PASSIVE NZGPERO NZGMOHAKA

BULL NAME Okura Manhatten-ET SJ3 Beulah Taranak Badger Silhouette Mediator Daraway Armada Futura Bercar Undercover Bercar Saratoga Nowell Bullpower Bercar Passive Ardachie Chad Pero Casa Kracka Friedrich GR

BODY DEPTH 113 113 112 112 112 111 111 109 109 108

CHEST WIDTH 115 115 115 112 112 112 111 109 109 109

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Go for gold on the dairy dream team Australia’s world-beating dairy industry is seeking three future cheesemaker champions.

As part of the 2009 Australian Grand Dairy Awards, Dairy Australia is offering three Cheesemaker Scholarships.

Awarded under the auspices of the National Centre for Dairy Education Australia and supported by National Foods, Milawa Cheese and Di Cicco Industries, the scholarship covers travel, accommodation and tuition expenses.

Applications for the 2009 awards open on August 4, 2008.

Dairy Australia’s Dr Mani Iyer said that the scholarships comprise an intensive practical cheesemaking component, farmhouse cheesemaking and a cheesemaker school component, in addition to the theory and science of cheesemaking.

“The scholarships offer newcomers the opportunity to learn about the

cheesemaking from a variety of aspects”, said Dr Iyer. “It’s not all books and classrooms – there’s a large practical and hands-on component to the scholarship.”

The scholarships offer a unique opportunity to enter one of the largest, most dynamic and profitable food industries.

“They also give new entrants a oncein-a-lifetime-opportunity to learn and be mentored by the industry’s best,” Dr Iyer said.

The scholarships attract great interest from across Australia, with applicants ranging from dairy farmers and sports dietitians, to police officers and food retailers.

The 2008 winners were Ros Garston, a third generation dairy farmer inspired by a visiting Swiss dairy trainee and cheesemaker, Jaidyn Canobie from a family of Ayrshire cow breeders who

By Susan Webster has just bought a smallholding on a tourist gourmet trail in Gippsland, and Lynton Foster who is very interested in technology that could see simpler processes put more cheesemaking into the farmhouses of Australia. Lynton believes a career making quality cheeses is his ‘Holy Grail’ and plans to establish a farm-based cheesemaking business in Tasmania.

The scholarship application details can be found at: www.dairy.com.au/ consumers Entries close on October 31, 2008.

The successful applicants will be selected by a panel comprising representatives of Dairy Australia, the National Centre for Dairy Education Australia and a cheese consultant.

The scholarship winners will be announced at the Australian Grand Dairy Awards to be held in Melbourne in February 2009.

Brian Leslie spearheads new dairy livestock company Australasia’s foremost dairy auctioneer, Brian Leslie, together with several of Victoria’s leading dairy specialists, have joined forces and formed an exciting new dairy venture, Dairy Livestock Services (DLS).

DLS has aligned itself with leading agribusiness group, Ruralco Holdings Limited, a publicly listed company specialising in rural merchandise, wool and livestock agencies, real estate, fertiliser manufacture, stock feed, grain storage, handling and distribution and financial services.

Through its alliance with Ruralco, DLS will also be teaming up with Rodwells, one of Victoria’s leading rural merchandise, wool and livestock and real estate businesses. Rodwells is also another of the specialist businesses operating under the Ruralco umbrella. DLS will operate from Rodwells stores located across Victoria providing excellent opportunities to develop synergies between the two businesses.

Whilst Brian will spearhead the DLS business, the team brought together for this exciting new venture boasts 100 years of experience between them and industry knowledge and contacts that are without peer in Australia.

“I strongly believe that the only difference our clients will notice is the colour of our shirts. We’ll still provide the same exceptional level of support to our clients that we’re known for,” said Brian.

“It was very important that we stayed together as a team and every one of us has commented that this change has been like a breath of fresh air to us all. It’s given us a new challenge and a touch of excitement.”

DLS will specialise in dairy marketing advice, commercial and registered cattle dispersals and sales, private treaty cattle sales, live export, dairy consulting and dairy property marketing throughout Australia.

“The time was right for a change and with the current structure of the industry we saw the opportunity to be involved with Rodwells as a great fit for our operation. It was not only the ideal alliance for us, it was also the ideal time to do it.”

“Ruralco’s network of related business throughout Australia is excellent.

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They cover all bases and, importantly for our clients, their national footprint gives DLS access to saleyard networks everywhere.”

DLS will also take over the high profile series of International Dairy Week (IDW) sales. Brian is the co-founder and co-owner of IDW – the third biggest dairy show in the world.

The administrative team will include former agribusiness livestock manager, Scott Lord, who has 23 years experience in the industry.

Scott will support the business at a management and marketing level and Merryn Anderson, with 26 years administration experience in the agricultural industry, will be the new administration manager at DLS. The field force will include Lee Hamilton, a dairy marketing specialist who’s been based in northern Victoria for the past 11 years. Lee was also a partner in the Reflections of Legends sale, which averaged $4100 earlier this year. Well-known patriarch of Wood Lawn Holsteins, Lawrie Flanagan, has spent the last ten years in northern Victoria and he, too, brings considerable experience to the team.

Mark Thompson has worked across the beef, sheep and dairy industry for the last 20 years as a livestock agent in northern Victoria. Mark, who has also regularly supported Brian on the IDW sale’s rostrum, owns and trains trotting horses, including five-year-old Jadah Rose, the fastest Australian bred pacer in the world.

Popular Gippsland dairy specialist, Andrew Mackie, whose family operates well-known Holstein prefix, Burnbrae Holsteins has joined the DLS team. Peter Male’s expertise will also benefit this progressive new enterprise given his strong background dealing with export cattle across markets in Asia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and New Zealand. Peter’s family owns and operates Creswick Holsteins.

This is an exciting opportunity for DLS, Rodwells and Ruralco with dairy farmers across Victoria standing to benefit from the combined expertise and resources that this new venture will offer them.

For more information, contact Scott Lord - mobile: 0407 325 713 office: (03) 9338 9259, Merryn Anderson – mobile: 0417 361 782.

VANHELSING Backed by outstanding cows from proven family Combines Australian, NZ & US high ranking sires Dam full sister to No.1 sire CSCNAVARA VANHELSING DAM

GOTIT

CENTURION x LEMVIG x HAUG

Two generations of 93% cows Outcross opportunities without compromise Huge component lifter with style & presence GOTIT DAM

SESULY

FUTURITY x ASTOUND x DILLON One of Australia’s best cow families for type & production Dam produced 10,400 litres

SESULY DAM

CSCMIDNIGHT

FUTURITY x CENTURION x HAUG

Dam’s family recognised as a great source for total production High components & longevity CSCMIDNIGHT DAM

CSCDOUBLE

BROOKBI x BERRETTA x JUDE

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Introducing two of Canada’s HOTTEST NEW young sires!

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Judge Geoff Heazlewood begins the tough job of finding the Senior Best Udder in a strong line up

2008 Brisbane Show Results Judge: Geoff Heazlewood Merseybank Jerseys, Latrobe Tasmania.

Heifer : 6 months & under 10 months 1st BRAEBURN ASTOUNDING VERY-FERNY R&R Verrall Gowrie Junction 2nd ADADALE IATOLA B LYN Paulger Family Kenilworth 3rd ARDYLBAR COMERICA EILEENY A D & W J Barron Cambooya Heifer : 10 months & under 15 months 1st BRAEBURN WHATA MELYS R & R Verrall Gowrie Junction 2nd ADADALE IATOLA PRIMROSE Paulger Family Kenilworth 3rd ADADALE DUAISEOIR LYNETTE Paulger Family Kenilworth

Waylon Barron at the halter while Shelly Bryce and Ken Pascoe President RNA presenting the Keith Bryce Memorial trophy.

Heifer : 15 months & under 20 months dry 1st JUSTIN VALE STORMBOY JELLY BEAN J B Wenzel Roadvale 2nd KETHLEIGH BIESTAR GRACE A & C Kath Gowrie Junction 3rd GLEN-ECHO G.B. TOSA J M, J & Cr Parker Kenilworth

HONOURABLE MENTION JUVENILE JUSTIN VALE STORMBOY JELLY BEAN J B Wenzel Roadvale

Heifer : 20 months & under 2yrs dry 1st BRAEBURN AHLEM BRIDGE T H King Toowoomba 2nd GOLD CREST INCOMPARABLE EILEEN D I Hartwig Crows Nest 3rd ROBINVALE JARVIS DENISE D I Hartwig Crows Nest

Heifer, 2 yrs old & under 2 1/2 yrs dry 1st FERNYBANK ASTOUNDS GEORGIANA L&D Dunne Beaudesert 2nd ROBIN VALE DUNCAN PHULLIS D I Hartwig Crows Nest 3rd NOBBYVIEW IMPORTS POLLY Nobbyview P.Ship Glamorganvale

Champion Juvenile Heifer at Brisbane 2008 with judge Geoff Haezlewood, Latrobe, Tasmania along with Miss Jersey Dairy Maid Simone Spressor. Alan Fredriksen holds the class prize while exhibitor Rod Verral is at the halter.

RESERVE CHAMPION JUVENILE BRAEBURN ASTOUNDING VERY-FERNY R & R Verrall Gowrie Junction CHAMPION JUVENILE BRAEBURN WHATA MELYS R & R Verrall Gowrie Junction

Champion Jersey cow at Brisbane 2008 with judge Geoff Heazlewood alongside Ben Matthews and a very happy Darren Grevett Gympie , Qld at the halter with David Matthews.

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Cow or Heifer, 2 1/2 yrs & under 3 yrs dry 1st CARNATION K F CRYSTAL Spresser W & Son Rosewood 2nd CARNATION GRACES TLC Spresser W & Son Rosewood Heifer, 2 years old and under in milk 1st GLEN-ECHO BADGER MARGE J M, J & Cr Parker Kenilworth 2nd FERNYBANK ASTOUNDS EVE L P & D A Dunne Beaudesert 3rd JUSTIN VALE BADGERS SHOWGIRL J B Wenzel Roadvale Heifer 2 yrs & under 2 1/2 yrs in milk 1st ROBIN VALE JACE MURIEL A & D Tippett Petrie 2nd YANDAVALE BRAZO BELLE D & J Grevett Ghurella 3rd GLEN-ECHO MAX DARLING J M, J & C Parker Kenilworth Cow 2 1/2 yrs & under 3 yrs in milk 1st GLEN-ECHO PARA SUZZETTE J M, J & Cr Parker Kenilworth 2nd YANDAVALE GOLDEN BOY PEGGY D & J Grevett Ghurella 3rd KENARIE REMARKABLE MODEL P G & P M Mcdonald Murwillumbah Group of Three Heifers, under 3 years old 1st J M, J & Cr Parker Kenilworth 2nd P G & P M Mcdonald Murwillubah

Marg Adnam , wife of RNA councillor and Linda Tunney , wife RNA CEO congratulate Chad Parker , Kenilworth for winning the Junior Champion Interbreed heifer at Brisbane 2008 .

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Cow or Heifer, under 3 yrs Best Udder & Attachment 1st ROBIN VALE JACE MURIEL A & D Tippett Petrie HONOURABLE MENTION JUNIOR FEMALE GLEN-ECHO BADGER MARGE J M, J & Cr Parker Kenilworth RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR FEMALE ROBIN VALE JACE MURIEL A & D Tippett Petrie CHAMPION JUNIOR FEMALE GLEN-ECHO PARA SUZZETTE J M, J & Cr Parker Kenilworth Cow, 3 years old & under 4 years in milk 1st YANDAVALE TIDY FAYRE 2D & J Grevett Ghurella 2nd GLEN-ECHO GOLDEN BOY MELISSA J M, J & Cr Parker Kenilworth 3rd BURNLEIGH MICHAEL’S BINKIE P J Rough Kenilworth Cow, 4 years old & under 5 years in milk 1st BURNLEIGH GOLDEN LADY P J Rough Kenilworth 2nd KENARIE REMAKE CLUSTER P G & P M Mcdonald Murwillumbah

Champion Interbreed Heifer in a dead heat , with CEO RNA Queensland Jonathan Tunny.

Proud exhibitor Rod Verral with children Zanthie and Kian. Bevan Smith presents the John and Ida Scott trophy at Brisbane 2008.

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KENARIE REMAKE ELOQUENCE P G & P M Mcdonald Murwillumbah Cow, 5 years old & under 6 years in milk 1st BRUNCHILLI S EILEEN A D & W J Barron Cambooya 2nd ADADALE BARBERS ROWENA 4 Paulger Family Kenilworth 3rd LORDON LESTERS PRINCESS K J Cochrane & G Albrecht Kandanga Cow, 6 years old & under 7 years in milk 1st ROBINVALE IMPS WYNNE D & J Grevett Ghurella 2nd ECHO-ON RED FOX DARLING J M, J & Cr Parker Kenilworth 3rd GLEN-ECHO BLUE MOON MEGAN J M, J & Cr Parker Kenilworth Cow, 7 years old or over in milk 1st ADADALE BERRETTA’S ROWENA 4 Paulger Family Kenilworth 2nd GOLD CREST JUDES WATTLE Paulger Family Kenilworth 3rd NOBBYVIEW LESTER’S PAM Nobbyview P.Ship Glamorganvale

Chad Parker, Kenilworth with the Best Vessel Heifer in the Interbreed Judging being sashed

by Alan Warby, President of the RNA Brisbane.

Cow, 3 years old & over in milk or dry 1st ECHO-ON RED FOX DARLING J M, J & CR Parker Kenilworth 2nd YANDAVALE TIDY FAYRE 2D & J Grevett Ghurella 3rd GLEN-ECHO GB NICOLE J M, J & CR Parker Kenilworth

Cow, 3 years old & over - Judged for Best Udder & Attachment 1st Brunchilli S Eileen A D & W J Barron Cambooya

Senior Group of 3 Females 3 yrs & over in milk or dry 1st Paulger Family Kenilworth 2nd D & J Grevett Ghurella 3rd J M, J & CR Parker Kenilworth

RESERVE CHAMPION JERSEY COW Brunchilli S Eileen A D & W J Barron Cambooya

Maternally Related Family Group 1st Paulger Family Kenilworth 2nd J M, J & CR Parker Kenilworth 3rd P G & P M Mcdonald Murwillumbah

Reserve Junior Champion Heifer at Brisbane 2008 with Una O’Brien, Woodford Qld and exhibitor Aaron Tippett.

HONOURABLE MENTION JERSEY COW Adadale Barbers Rowena 4 Paulger Family

Reserve Champion Juvenile Heifer at Brisbane 2008 with Alan Fredriksen,Kilcoy and Cassandra Kath at the halter.

CHAMPION JERSEY COW Robinvale Imps Wynne D & J Grevett MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR J M, J & CR Parker

Junior Champion Heifer at Brisbane 2008 being sashed by Una O’Brien and Judge Geoff Heazlewood. Chad Parker Kenilworth at the halter.

Reserve Champion Jersey Cow at Brisbane 2008 with Judge Geoff Heazlewood. Ben Matthews, Moonra,Qld alongside exhibitor Waylon Barron, Toowoomba.

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FROM THE OFFICE

By Office Manager Lorraine O’Toole

Welcome to the first column from the very heart (I’m serious!!) of the Jersey Australia organisation.

I would like to use it to update people on what’s going on in the office. At last we have a breakthrough; Genetic Recovery can now be done from a 102 Report. That means your Herd Testing Centre can dump your cow report to us and we can use it to register those animals, obviously they still have to be inspected.

Many thanks to Jan Murray at Spring Gully Jerseys for trialling this with us and patiently altering the information and trying again. Also a thank you to our IT consultant Don for doggedly working on our data base to make it work, while Scott and I kept interrupting with ideas to make it “even better”.

If you would like to give this a go, give me a call and we can work out the details.

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Australia’s Country Connection

“INSPIRE RURAL ET IMP” Dam: BW Avery Suzanne ET 119 Ex 90 Sire: Wattle Brink Whisky 1-11 290 19580 4.5 886 3.3 653 2-11 305 24100 5.0 1195 3.3 797 5-00 305 22660 4.7 1070 3.4 772

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ABV 04-08 Production Milk 577 Fat % 0.08 Fat kg 35 Prot % 0.25 Prot kg 31 APR 148 Rel % 78 85 dtrs 41 herds

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Type ABV 04-08 Rel % 68 Overall 109 Mammary 105

Type ABV 04-08 Rel % 70 Overall 116 Mammary 107

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was to receive the club Best and Fairest Award in 06/07, which was really r great” Susanne said.

After finishing secondary sec school, Susanne hopes to complete a degree in Journalism/Business Commerce, and would like to build a career in Sports Journalism and a to travel – but without losing sight of her ambitio ambitions as a breeder. “I would love to visit the United States Sta and go to the Rapid Bay and Arethusa Studs – m my sister worked at these studs on a scholarship, and said sa it was an amazing experience. ” Susanne said.

A fan of the Jersey Australia Forum, Susanne loves to catch up on the daily d postings – especially the buzz of communication after IDW and the shows. “I really enjoy going to IDW each year and helping out with show teams when I can. mum’s and other Jersey J shows are fantastic, and “I also think the country c offer. For me, they are an ideal have a lot to off choice as a training trainin ground for my heifers, as they process, being in the get used to the preparation p ring and leading. I really enjoy the whole showring experience – there is such a social aspect to showing; meeting new people, catching up with friends, and being able to see and compare the cows on the spot. standard of the co on-farm challenge is becoming a I know that the o alternative, and can understand the timepopular alternativ saving benefits, but for me, I prefer the excitement and competition of the ring. I also enjoy going to sales with my mother and seeing what other breeders are achieving”.

As for the future of the industry, Susanne believes there are plenty of young people who are very keen to own their own dairy-farms in the future. “I think the deciding factors for young people achieving their dream of ownership will come down to the future market prices for milk, and water shortage issues.

Young people who come from farming families will have the best opportunity to make it, and my ultimate dream would be to have my own farm with a live-in manager, so that I could have the best of both worlds - breed my cows and run a farm, but still have time to do other things” Susanne said.

“Whatever my future holds, I will always have my Jerseys and retain an interest in dairying. I intend to keep breeding them – there is no reason for me to stop. I have grown up with cows and the dairy-farming lifestyle, and I really enjoy getting into the dairy and milking, or just helping mum out any chance I get” Susanne said.

When she isn’t hitting the books, playing sport, running her stud or helping out on the farm, Susanne enjoys spending time with her friends, shopping and socializing. “Yes, when I do get the time, I enjoy all of the usual fun-stuff as well”.

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By Linda Houghton Susanne Falls has inherited a strong admiration for the Jersey breed and the dairy-farming life from both her grandparents, and growing up on her mother’s Pasadena Jersey stud. Following in their footsteps, Susanne is busy building her own Jersey stud and studying hard for a bright future.

The 15 year old Year 9 student has already achieved a great deal, starting Gold-Bar Jerseys four years ago from scratch, with a cow purchased from the renowned Katandra farms, and topped-up by a purchase of 4 calves from Delwyn Park to increase her stock. Today Susanne has about 10 – 15 registered cows running with her mother’s herd of 230. “I just love the temperament of the Jerseys, and I believe they offer a superior ratio of return in milk from feed, plus their ease of handling and versatility make them a natural choice for me” Susanne said.

“The favourite cow family in my stud is ‘Lester Eileen’ which is out of the Katandra Farms cow, she started it all for me, and is the foundation of my herd. As for breeding, mum does all of the AI, and bulls I am currently using are Sambo and Astound. When selecting the bulls, I try to look at each cow individually and choose a bull to improve any flaw or weakness.

As well as coping well with the demands of high school homework and study, Susanne is also a keen sportsperson, with a recognised talent for netball.

“I have recently been selected for the Southern Sports Netball Academy, and will travel to Sydney in September. It was very exciting to be selected, and I also really enjoy playing goal defence in an A-Grade Murray League team. Another honour

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Almervista Jerseys – Planning for the Future

By Linda Houghton There is a combined rich history of four generations and almost a century of dairy-farming in the York family, who run Almervista Jerseys in West Gippsland (Victoria). For the past 16 years, the 340 acre property has been operated by the current father/ son operators, and carries a herd of 190 Jerseys.

Merv and Katharine York and their two sons Harrison (9) and Jacob (7) are the latest generation to carry on the family tradition, with support from Merv’s parents Alan and Pam. It’s a busy life and household, with Katharine also pursuing her off-farm career in teaching, as well as helping out on the family farm.

Merv has also been very active in local Jersey breeder organisations, and is currently President of the Cental Gippsland Jersey Breeders Club. “I’m into my fourth year as President and I do enjoy it. There are both challenges and rewards in being in a position of influence and having the opportunity to make things happen. A recent development I am excited about is the move to the Jersey Australia national structure. It’s time to move away from the multiple levels of state beaurocracy and boundaries. I believe the most important flow-on benefits of the new national structure to members will be equity in service charges and a simplified and streamlined operation,” Merv said.

“However I don’t see a need to make major changes to the existing classification service. I think the voluntary classifiers are doing a terrific job, and they have no monetary incentives or interest in scoring a cow, which is important. One idea to explore may be to fine-tune the existing process; to widen-out the usage of the scoring scale, so that we could see some cows that score an 89, as well as having more animals scoring in the 90s allowing

greater differentiation of all those 90 point cows that don’t look the same. However, I have absolute confidence in how it is being done today. I don’t have time for the show-ring – although I really enjoy participating in the on-farm challenge, it’s a great alternative for busy breeders to compare and promote their stock. Our biggest success so far in the challenge was coming 1st in a group of 5 in 2001, and 2nd in 1999 and 2003” Merv said.

An enthusiastic user of the Jersey Australia Forum from its inception, Merv still enjoys logging on several times a day to catch up with the issues being discussed. “It’s a bit addictive! I think the forum is fantastic – it’s a great place for people to share ideas and knowledge. While I am not as active on it now, I still enjoy keeping up to date with the postings and issues, especially discussion on bulls”.

With experience gained during a five-year stint as a board member with Central Sires, Merv has seen both sides of the AI industry bull proofing and selection processes.

“It was stimulating to be on the

board, and very interesting to be involved in picking young/ new bulls. However, there is an increasingly smaller field of bulls to pick from now, and this is a trend across all AI companies; as they progeny testing fewer bulls. The down side for the Jersey breed is that it reduces the opportunities for more top bulls to come through.

The industry is now in the position where we are progeny testing about half the number of bulls we were five years ago – further reducing the chances of bulls getting through” Merv said.

“The board had no problems in reaching a consensus on bulls, and we were always focussed on presenting a balanced selection for our customers. As a result of that experience, I believe in the ongoing benefits of progeny testing – everyone should do it. Breeders don’t want to use a proven bull without it being backed by an acceptable level of reliable data – but for AI companies to achieve this they need breeders to commit to progeny testing their herds to collate the data. It really is a ‘Catch 22’issue,” Merv added.

“Every cow in our herd has been

Almervista Harris Columbine

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joined to a progeny test bull at blood testing involved does take some stage, as I routinely join all up a bit of time – however I think of our 2 year-old heifers – whether you need to view it as a longthey have the potential to be a term investment in the health of ‘top’ Jersey or not to a progeny your herd. I want to ensure the test bull, and if everyone did the same, we would have reliable and extensive bull data. Good quality data would also strengthen the future of the Jersey breed. I really enjoyed my time with Central Sires, and when I left three years ago it was because of time constraints and the increased farm workload ” Merv said.

“I am also a fan of the genetic recovery program – especially when it is combined with herd testing and classification. It was Alan Johnson (Field Officer – AJBS) who talked dad into starting the genetic recovery of the herd – starting with 3 or 4 cows with full registrations in 1991, and over 18 years we are almost fully registered. The more information that breeders provide, the more we can trust the bull promotion material, particuarly the ABV’s.

One of my long term goals is to see some Almervista Jerseys in other breeder’s herds – strong and healthy, and performing and producing well,” Merv said.

To safeguard the herd’s longevity and health, the York’s are also Merv, Katharine, Harrison & Jacob York committed to working towards a “Johnes-free” status via the DPI run BJD control program .

“It’s a long process and we currently have a BJD status of ‘Tested Low Prevelance’ which gives us a Dairy Score of 4 and when coupled with credit for implementation of the JDCAP program gives us and individual cattle Dairy Score of 7 for most animals on the farm.”.

“If the next round of testing is negative, we then move up to future of our herd is secure, and RD1 or RD2 before then being be able to sell our cattle with total eligible to participate in the Cattle confidence” Merv said.

Map Market Assurance Program with MN3 status the ultimate end Calving at Almervista is split, with goal. I’m sure there will be more 15% of the herd calving in April/ dairy-farmers becoming involved May and the remainder in July in these programs now that there to September. The York’s supply is a national approach, diminishing Fontera, and milk the herd in a 16 the fear of reprisals or stigma from unit swing-over dairy fitted with cup being labelled a ‘dirty farm’ or a removers. “Milking time averages poor operator. As it is a notifiable around 2 hours, twice per day – disease, choosing not to test for it depending on whether any new is an unrealistic way to manage heifers play up” Merv said. it. It is a voluntary program at this Bulls selected so far for use this stage, and initially there were very year include Iatola, CSCHarrison, Astound, Clearcut, few rewards for doing it, and the Badger,

Astound, Valerian, Bartpower, CSCNavara, Action and Blackstone with PT selections to be made in the Spring. “I select bulls that are positive in the traits I’m looking for – rather than individually selecting for each cow,” Merv said.

One of the biggest issues in recent years for the York family has been the reduced rainfall. “We used to get enough run-off to fill our stock water dams, but now have an unreliable supply from creeks that don’t flow all year. As a result, we have to pump to fill our dams by late October – as we cannot rely on getting any run-off after that time. Summer also starts a lot earlier than it used to, and we have milder winters – causing lowered water tables and creating problems with existing bores that no longer reach the water.

Lifestyle blocks are becoming increasingly popular here, which is reducing available farmland and contributing to rising land prices. That combined with soaring production costs is putting the squeeze on a lot of dairyfarmers in the area. Another pressure is the cost of freighting grain and hay – Gippsland is a long way from the growers, so we have to pay a more than the farmers in Northern Victoria” Merv said.

Another challenge has been illness in the family, which made it necessary for the York’s to hire staff for the first time. “It is a new experience for us to employ, train and manage outside farm labour, as previously I had worked exclusively with my father, and we had similar approaches/ideas. It is a hectic juggling act as we spend our time between running the farm and training our new staff, alternating between telling them what to do, demonstrating and just letting them have a go. A pleasant upside is that our employees have brought fresh ideas and questioned existing routines, which is great” Merv said.

“At the moment family holidays only happen very rarely, and time-off is not a regular thing. We are looking forward to changing that, and making it a priority.

Our ultimate goal is to achieve longevity and excellence in the industry, and I believe the Jersey breed is the most efficient and consistent performing cow to take us there” Merv said.

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Congratulations Welcome addition to Shirlinn Jerseys, a daughter

Ella Mai has been born to Todd and Sarah Wilson on 29th June. Ella weighed 6 pound 7oz. Ella’s Grandparents are Brian and Vicki and Great grandparents Lindsay and Shirley Wilson.

Ken & Margaret Atkins of Kendale Jerseys are proud to announce the safe arrival of their third child

Chelsea Grace on 17th June, 2008 weighing 8lb 10oz. She is a sister to Mitchell and Katelyn, grand daughter for Kevin and Fay Atkins of Dorrigo and Darrell and Dianne Ninness of Maitland and also great grand daughter for Dorothy Banister of Telarah.

Steven and Donna Salway of Glencraig Jerseys Bemboka, NSW are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their first child

Ava Guihot Salway born 2nd June 2008 at Cooma Hospital. Ava weighed 3295 grams and everyone is doing well.

Melissa Anderson won the Junior Rural Ambassador Award at the Vas conference recently held at Lakes Entrance, Victoria. She represented Dandenong Show society and won the Port Phillip Group Final. She will compete in the Australian final next year. There will be a write up in the Royal Auto Magazine about the competition – Well Done!

Well he’s finally done it, congratulations to Trevor Saunders and Anthea Day on the announcement of their engagement. Sitting amongst the onlookers at Melbourne show the couple were a little shocked that people were guessing the announcement wasn’t far away.

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JerseyJournal Je Jer JJers e eyJournall August Augustt / September Septem ptember pte te tem e ber be 2008 be 200 00 — 21 21 Spiritual Daughter owned by Riverside Jerseys

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Goulburn Murray Jersey Breeders Club President: Rohan Sprunt (03)58 269 506 Secretary: Margaret Cockerell (03) 5864 1133 • Established in 1950 • Congratulations to Peter Farrell for being recognised with a GMJBC Life Membership. A Well earned award for the years of contribution to promoting Jerseys in the Goulburn Murray region.

• Thanks to all organisers of the recently held GMJBC Calf Show at Numurkah Showgrounds. Thanks to all our sponsors, Judge Troy Mauger for a job well done and the Holsteins, Illawarras, Ayrshires and Brown Swiss Breeds for participating in a great day.

GMJBC doing our bit to promote the Jersey Breed in Australia and Worldwide.

GLENARRON JERSEYS Ron, Glenyss & Grant Baker 14 Hutchins Lane Katunga (03) 58646246 glenarron@origin.net.au

BERNBRAE JERSEYS McMillan Family Hawkers Rd Nathalia 3636 (03) 58641303

HOMELANDS JERSEYS Phil Hentschke & Warren Schutz 142 Youanmite Rd Invergordon 3636 (03) 58655171

VAMOS JERSEYS Kelly & Warren Barnett Amaroo Park Solly Rd Mathoura 2710 (03) 58843421 vamos@mcmedia.com.au

YENOLAM JERSEYS Neil, Wendy, Dick & Lyla 1119 Boals Rd Numurkah 3636 Ph (03) 58641064 Fax (03) 58641025 yenolam@iinet.net.au

YALCARA JERSEYS Peter & Lyn Sprunt RMB 2790 Katunga 3640 (03) 58732583 yalcara@cnl.com.au

LOXLEIGH JERSEYS Geoff Akers Victoria Rd Tallygaroopna 3634 (03) 58298478 geoffakers1@bigpond.com

FROGLANDS JERSEYS 51 Victoria Street Tallygaroopna 3634 (03) 5829 8339

GRAGLEN JERSEYS Graham, Glenys, Tim & Jon Pearce Kerrs Rd Tallygaroopna 3634 (03) 58298334 tpearce@mcmedia.com.au

KADDY JERSEYS Andrew Younger 50 Zeerust School Rd Zeerust 3634 (03) 58298352 motor@hisplace.net www.jersey.com.au/jweb/uploads/kaddy/kaddy_intro.html

WARRAIN JERSEYS John & Margaret Cockerell 1219 Rendells Rd Numurkah 3636 (03) 58641133 warrainjerseys@mcmedia. com.au

WAIANIWA JERSEYS Lindsay Hamilton 1045 Hawkers Rd Nathalia 3636 (03) 58641380

EARLDENE JERSEYS Dick & Barb Scoones 2720 Rendells Rd Numurkah 3636 (03) 58641205 rjscoones@dodo.com

GENTEEL JERSEYS Brad Adams 553B Mywee/Koonoomoo Rd Strathmerton 3641 (03) 58745388 genteeljerseys@hotmail.com

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KAARMONA JERSEYS Graeme & Robyn, Rohan & Claire Sprunt 228 & 235 Kaarimba Hall Rd Kaarimba 3635. (03) 58269506 kaarmona@bigpond.com

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FEDERAL COUNCIL

Federal Council & Victorian Branch AGM Report: The final meeting of AJBS Federal Council, in its current format, took place during June as part of the three day Jersey event hosted by the Colac & Districts Jersey Breeders Club. The Annual General Meeting dealt with the final review of the previous year’s trading. Delegates were pleased to see that Federal had made a modest profit $9936 due to an increase in cow classification and LTE 2yr olds a solid turnaround from the previous year’s loss.

The meeting agreed that current position holders were to maintain their positions until the first meeting of the newly elected Jersey Australia Board of Management. Chairman, Milton Johnston congratulated Jeff Parker Kenilworth Qld, Chris MacKenzie Timboon Vic and Troy Mauger Finley NSW on their election to the newly formed Jersey Australia Board of Management and set the 24th September for the first official meeting of the new organisation.

Major issues covered during the Federal meetings were the large drop in member registrations, maintaining Jersey Australia profitability after the restructure and the outcomes from the Trade Mission to the UK. An official Jersey dinner held at the Colac Bowling Club alongside Lake Colac was a roaring success. The meal of course was great but the roaring was supplied by over 100 members roaring in laughter at Rodney Vincent, comedian who entertained with songs and jokes all night. Those in attendance were presented with a Jersey Australia commemorative mug (available at office) and given an update on move toward the national restructure by Jersey Australia Board of Management delegate Trevor Saunders.

The 2007 National Production Awards were presented during the Victorian Branch AGM.

Trevor Saunders (right) speaks on behalf of the Somersleigh Jersey Stud achieving the 50yr Stud Award. Mr Ian Richards accepted the award on behalf of the family praising the Jersey cow and thanking Jersey Australia for the recognition.

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Life Member Jim Parker speaks about the contribution made by Alan Carson during the presentation of the Distinguished Service Award.

Victorian Branch President Noel Furze presents Sandra Bacon with the Brookbora Herd Platinum Award.

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Milk kgs FAT kgs 8148 383 7732 376 7412 361 7342 340 7013 320 6685 317 6603 322 6724 325 6651 316 6462 324 6511 314 6882 303 6500 302 6378 6606 6291 6533 6368 6476 5841 6264 6022 5794

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Victorian President presents Luke Wallace of Wallacedale Jerseys with 2007 Gold Production Award.

Noel Furze presents the Platinum Award to Rohan Sprunt of Kaarmona Jerseys.

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VICTORIAN BRANCH

The Victorian Branch AGM was held with a large quorum of members represented from three states. Sadly, the end of year result for Victorian Branch was a poor one with the organisation making a substantial loss ($106,721 a big turnaround from the 2007 profit $85000) largely due to a 30% reduction in registrations from members combined with the drop in financial markets effecting investments.

On a positive note it was great to see Classification Convener Alan Carson presented with a Distinguished Service Award for a contribution to classification spanning nearly two decades during the proceedings.

Also recognised was the Somersleigh Jersey herd for attaining the 50yr Stud Award with Trevor Saunders presenting the award to the current owner of the herd, Ian Richards of Dumbalk. Members noted Mr Richards love for the Jersey cow and his passion for the move toward the national restructure.

Noel Furze presents Jim Carson of Glenbrae Jerseys with 2007 Gold Production Award.

John Sykes made the trip from Ringarooma Tasmania to attend the three day event, here he receives the Bronze Production award from Noel Furze.

Bos Trading has a new International Coordinator

Stephanie Osicka has taken on the position of “Sales Coordinator” as of Tuesday 5th of August. For the past 2 years Stephanie has worked at GeneMovers in Bacchus Marsh as International Coordinator.

In that role she was responsible for import and export of Semen shipments from various international countries. She has extensive experience in dealing with AQIS and International health papers. Stephanie

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dealt with customer requests and managed stock for Genemovers customers. Prior to working for GeneMovers she worked at TLG and also did an internship at TLG. Stephanie grew up in the Nagambie area, her parents have a small winery near Nagambie (not irrelevant). She and her partner (Agronomist) live in Gisborne just north of Melbourne.

Stephanie will be responsible for processing all the orders, consignment management, semen imports, registrations and general inquiries. She will take over many of the tasks Adam was covering

in between spending time in the field.

We are pleased to have found someone with Stephanie’s experience and are confident she will master this role in no time and offer a continued high level of customer service.

Her product knowledge is not as advanced as that of Adam or any of our other field representatives and we therefore ask you to contact them for specific product information.

For orders, shipment info, product availability or general inquiries Stephanie can be contacted on: stephanie@bostrading. com.au, phone 03 9335 3499, mobile 0408 050 643.

Jerseys make it pay while the sums shine

By Sue Webster

Astronomical farmgate prices, supplier premiums, contracts and deals – it’s high-roller time in the dairy industry and smart farmers are making it pay while the sums shine.

Milk processors are keenly hunting milk components and this means that Jersey herds are creaming it in.

The industry shift away from litres and towards useful fat and protein is seeing the brown cow gaining favour increasingly not only at the factory, but on farm.

This shift is showing at the bottom line. At least one processor is finding itself paying heady prices of 60c-plus/litre to a coterie of top suppliers. And the overwhelming proportion of those top suppliers use genetics based on registered Jersey herds.

Processors are keen to boost the amount of cheese produced per litre of milk – something called cheese yield optimisation.

It is the protein and milkfat levels in milk that determine the amount of cheese the milk will produce, while butterfat and other milk solids determine the quantities of butter and skim powder that the milk will yield.

And it means more profits for processors.

As James E. Tillison, Chief Executive Officer Alliance of Western Milk Producers in the US explained: “It takes the same amount of effort – equipment investment, utilities, manpower – to process a hundredweight of milk that yields nine pounds of cheese as it does to process a hundredweight of milk that yields 11 pounds of cheese.”

Down in Gippsland, Reno Tomaino, Supply and Logistics Manager for Burra Foods, highlighted the benefits of components.

“Our company, probably more than many dairy processors, needs components. We supply dairy food ingredients to a growing range of export clients, and components are fundamental to those operations.”

More than 50 farming families annually supply more than 100m litre-equivalents to the Korumburrabased family-owned business. It creates high-end premium ingredients for food processors, servicing both domestic and export clients.

Reno said: “For many years domestic demand Colin Dowel focussed on components saw a focus on litres

produced. But now, as the market matures and the foods we create grow more sophisticated, we have a new appreciation of the application and flexibility of milk-based protein and fat.

“We are paying more than 60c litre to some suppliers and the overwhelming proportion of those high-earning suppliers run Jersey herds.”

So, how do those suppliers do it?

According to Gippsland Jersey breeders Colin and Jenny Dowel, the secret to 60c-plus a litre payouts lies in one word … components.

Top farmgate prices are not rocket science.

To get the components you need to have Jerseys in your herd,” said Coin. “The response is the result of good genetics and switchedon management.

And components … as much as the girls can produce.

The Inverell Jersey stud herd went into June averaging 13.4 litres at 4.3 protein and 5.7 fat.

The payment structure of their processor, Burra Foods, saw the Dowels receiving more

WHAT ABOUT MILKSOLIDS? Last February, Tasmanian industry advisors Ian Hubble and Mark Fergusson offered insights into the term milksolids – a phrase that arose when the New Zealand dairy industry changed from paying for milk fat-only to milk fat and protein, in the early 1990s.

Milksolids (MS) is milk fat (MF) and protein (P) production added together.

Another term, milk solids (two words), describes all the components – i.e. milkfat, protein, lactose and minerals.

Hubble and Fergusson suggested that if milk protein information is not available, MS can be estimated by multiplying MF production x 1.75.

The milk fat component can be estimated by multiplying MS x 0.57.

Similarly, protein can be estimated by multiplying = MS x 0.43.

The protein-to-fat ratio becomes an important consideration for dairy farmers in maximising their return for milk, the pair suggested, adding that “a good ratio for Jerseys” was 0.7:1.

For example, a 3.2 % protein test and 4.0% fat test gives a ratio of 0.8:1.

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than 60c/litre, even before their winter milk premium.

Colin is very matter-of-fact. “We just produce the best genetics and it’s then down to management of feed. If you don’t do that right, you don’t get the best result. We make sure we just feed the cows strategically, according to the time of the year and availability. We also take account of herd test results for individual feeding in the bail.”

“The Jersey’s better rate of feed conversion into components is a breed strength.”

The Dowels use a nutritionist to help balance the ration and also use soil testing to manage the fertiliser input “based on based on principles of biological farming”.

Colin’s management style is unwavering. “We work to the same sort of system year-in and year-out with minor adaptions. If you chop and change you’re asking for problems.”

His experience is drawn from a long tradition of Inverell Jersey breeding. The 212ha site is home to bloodlines dating back to 1929 when Colin’s grandfather Henry Dowel established the stud that passed to Wal, and then to Colin.

There are three sons in the family Wesley, 16, who studying his Certificate II in dairying at NCDEA in Leongatha. Other Dowel sons are Mark, 24, a greenkeeper, and Stuart, 21, a production manager.

“All three assist at various times with their skills and knowledge,” said Colin.

Colin and Jenny have been farming the property, on fertile undulating heavy grey loam just on the outskirts of Korumburra, since 1956.

The area receives an annual rainfall of 1200 mm and the Dowels have two dams, covering 2.5ha.

The Dowels typically run all registered Jersey cows, 370 milkers and about 100 calves and 100 yearlings.

They run a split calving herd; some empties and smaller heifers joined in late June for Autumn calving. It is further evidence that the Dowels achieve their high farmgate price without pushing the borders of herd maintenance either.

“We calve from June 10 to September 10. It’s not a tight calving pattern because of our family and community activities,” said Jenny.

She is responsible for the calfrearing operations.

“Calf rearing is the key to your future success. If you rear the calves well, you can expect them to produce to their potential,” she said.

Grain supplements for the whole milking herd totals around 1.5tonnes/cow/year. Additionally, the Dowels cut about 500 tonnes of pasture silage off 40ha, along with 500 rolls of pasture hay and about 12ha of crops, mainly turnips.

Some years they have forwardbought their feed supplies, buying 150 to 200 tonnes of grain at harvest, to secure feed at the right price.

“We also buy high-quality lucerne and vetch from Northern Victoria to cover feed shortages in drought years. Farmers have to be smarter and might have to consider forward-buying feed supplies to cope with changing climate. We have bought up to 200 tonnes of grain at harvest at prices that are viable.”

Colin said: “It all boils down to what you’ve got in your pocket at the end of the year.”

Another Burra supplier in the 60c-plus league is the Bushlea Jersey stud outside Leongatha.

The 400-cow herd is the legacy

of more than 50 years careful selection by three generations of the Kuhne family.

The 356ha property is home to Keith and Pat Kuhne, together with their son Wayne and his wife Lisa, developing the bloodlines originating through a cow bought from Eker Jerseys by Keith’s parents Norman and Marg Kuhne.

In 2005 the dairy herd moved to a new 109ha farm in Koonwarra. The original 58ha property was simply too small for the growth of the herd. With the recent purchase of a further 90ha Bushlea is expanding again.

Now the herd boasts an average production of 6400 kg with the components at the start of June standing at about 5.0% fat and 3.7% protein. “We find if we concentrate on protein, then the fat looks after itself”, said Wayne.

The herd is fed a TMR mix consisting of bread, canola, citrus, barley, wheat, tapioca and silage at between 6-8kg/cow/day. “We try and keep the rations mix as stable as possible as consistency in the mix is important”, said Wayne. “We also give the cows lots of straw to try to keep the rumen healthy.”

There is no one silver bullet explaining the success of the herd said Wayne. “We use a combination of feed, management and breeding to maintain the quality of the herd. The jersey has, however, been historically good for fat and protein.”

Reno Tomaino, Supply and Logistics Manager for Burra Foods

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