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Australian genomic results have confirmed CSCFloodgate as the No. 1 available young sire for Mammary System @ 116, combined with Outstanding Type @ 114.
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Take a look at this impressive bulls exceptional sire line.
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Featuring the breeds all time great bulls for overall type, udders and production. CSCNavara x Rebel x Biestar x Berretta x Lester x Top Brass, and look at the super components of 4.0%P 5.5%F for his EX90 dam.
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The Flower family has been prolific in producing many outstanding proven sires.
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CSCFLOODGATE should be no exception with a pedigree tailor made for success!
dam: Stonyrun Au 36m 5550L 4.0%P
s Rebel Flower 3
221kgP 5.5%F 306k
EX90
gF 296d
CSCREJOICE EXPECTED AVAILABILITY
OCTOBER 2012
ce Melaine 4 EX92. dam: Wallacedale Ja – 8151L 305P 426F. 4 lact average
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This ultra dairy Region son is a must use young bull this spring.
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A son of the former EX92 Great Southern Challenge Champion in Jace Melaine 4. His dam has an incredible 4 lactation average of 8151L 305P 426F. Backed by an EX92 Barber with over 90,000L lifetime and then an EX90 Skyline with over 103,000L lifetime you cant go wrong.
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With Region no longer available here is your chance to sample his highly credentialled son. EXPECTED AVAILABILITY
OCTOBER 2012
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CENTRAL GIPPSLAND JERSEY BREEDERS CLUB INC. President: David Anderson (03) 5627 6344 Secretary: Anthea Day (03) 5626 6373
ALDERNEY JERSEYS
Michelle Vines & Mick Platt
ALMERVISTA JERSEYS
AlmervistA Jerseys
Alan, Merv & Katharine York
ARALUEN PARK JERSEYS STONYRUN AUS JERSEYS
Trevor Saunders & Anthea Day
ATTAVIEW JERSEYS Reece Attenborough
BENELLI JERSEYS Ben Elliott
BUSHLEA JERSEYS Keith & Pat Kuhne Wayne & Lisa Kuhne
BLUEGUM PARK JERSEYS Jake Mathews
COLONSAY JERSEYS Don & Pat McPhie
FARNBOROUGH JERSEYS Rex Kingham
GLEN STEWART JERSEYS Mike, Rhonda & Family
GRANGE JERSEYS Andrew & Zoe Gaul
INVERLAIR HEIGHTS JERSEYS
The York family, (Almervista Jerseys) have been extremely active and passionate club members for a very long time. They joined the club after registering their herd through Genetic Recovery and have profiled their herd with great success. They have had tremendous On Farm Challenge success winning the prestigious “Pen of Five” and representing the club in the Great Southern Challenge. Merv has served as President of the club for seven years and has been elected to most other positions during his years of involvement. He also held the position of Secretary of Central Sires Co-op and steered the Co-operative through a significant transitional period during the early 2000’s. The York family is dispersing the Almervista Jersey Stud on 23rd October 2012 and all at the club would like to wish them a most prosperous sale and fulfillment throughout the next phases of their lives.
Barry, Sue & Tanya Allan
JINALDI JERSEYS
Lloyd & Lyn, Steve & Bec Ronalds
JORDAN PARK JERSEYS Del & Glad Armstrong
KAY VEE JERSEYS Winsome Anderson
KINGS VALE JERSEYS
David & Sharon Anderson
KINGS VIEW JERSEYS Ian Anderson
KINGS VILLE JERSEYS Rob & Kerrie Anderson
KINGS VISTA JERSEYS
MANGARRA JERSEYS Kevin, Robyn & Chris Collins
WALLACEDALE JERSEYS BEMERSYDE JERSEYS Cliff & Marieka, Luke & Melanie Wallace
Lindsay & Jacinta Anderson & Family
PROGRESS JERSEYS Ross Cayzer & Julie Pilgrim-Cayzer
WENDON JERSEYS
LANGDALE JERSEYS
ROCKANIA JERSEYS
WINSDALE JERSEYS
Darien Mathews & Alex Walker
MAJESTIC JERSEYS Theo & Anne Bradley
Frank & Margaret Manintveld
SPEEDWELL JERSEYS Carole Swindlehurst
Wendy Sargeant
Cam & Tracey Bawden
YOUNGSTAR JERSEYS Donald & Renee Ross
Balingen Park Jerseys
BROADLIN JERSEYS
“Little Cows - Big Attitude”! Kieron & Melissa Eddy 685 Hooper Road, Tatura, 3616 Ph: 0427 061 705 balingen_eddy@bigpond.com
Lynton and Lisa, Toni, Gavin and Cassie Broad
EURARIE JERSEYS
Jimann Jerseys
Charles & Carolyn Smith 80 Rathbone Road, St Germains 3620 Ph: 03 5826 0325 andesholsteins@bigpond.com.au
Brookbora Jerseys Robert and Sandra Bacon Tennyson Vic 3572 03 5488 2323 - 0429 333 119 bacons@brookbora.com.au www.brookbora.com.au
Bercar Jersey Stud
388 Johnson Road, LOCKINGTON 3563 03 5486 2624 - 0427 862 624 lisa.broad@bigpond.com
Trevor & Julie Campbell 286 Lowe Rd Rochester 3561 PH: (03) 5484 1624 jimann1@bigpond.com
Dalbora Genetics Robert & Sandra Bacon Daryl & Maria Collins
Tennyson Vic 3572 0427 882 227 - 0429 333 119 info@dalboragenetics.com.au www.dalboragenetics.com.au
Bernie and Carol McManus 252 Bamawm Rd Bamawm. 3561 Ph: 03 5483 2245 e-mail bercar3561@bigpond.com
SUNSHINE FARM JERSEYS N R & J M McDonald 715 Andrews Rd Kyabram 3620 Ph: 03 5855 2516 - 0428 992 450 janelleabbey@hotmail.com
LincoLndeLL Jerseys Ron and Val Read & Family 167 Panoo Road Lockington 3563
Utopia Jerseys
SHENSTONE JERSEY STUD
Gordon & Lyn Emmett 12 Curr Road, Stanhope Ph: 03 5857 2629 lynemmett@bigpond.com.au .....breeding since 1930
Craigielea Jerseys
Bill, Kaye and Andrew Cochrane 836 Hansen Rd, Bamawm, 3561
Ph: 03 5486 5474
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Gailee Jerseys Norm & Dawn Stone 489 Hill Rd Stanhope Ph: 03 5857 2399 gaileeadsl@bigpond.com
JUGIONG JERSEYS Rockleigh Park Nicholson Family Curr Rd Girgarre 3624 Ph/fax 03 5854 6393 Pat 03 5854 6513 jugiong@bigpond.com.au
Jerseys
Stewart Mancer 2/1 Moama Court, Moama Ph: 0429 882 201 rockleighpark@bigpond.com
Jared & Courtney Ireland 53 Hewlett Lane, Lockington. Ph: 03 5486 2694 courtney.wagner@bigpond.com
Silhouette Jerseys Richard & Ann Worboys Echuca Mitiamo Rd • Kotta Ph: 03 5483 7500 info@silhouettefarm.biz
Sybilgrove & Summer Spirit Jerseys Collins Family 202 McColl Road, Ballendella 3561 Ph/Fax: 03 5486 5393
Benlock Jersey Stud Bryan & Lee Rushton 79 Brooks Rd Rochester 3861 Ph: 03 5484 1551 benlockj@dodo.com.au
WINDY WAYS JERSEYS Frank Walsh 41 A Finlay Road, Tongala VIC 3621 Ph: 03 5859 0532 Mobile: 0418 576 856 Email: frankwalsh3@bigpond.com
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BRISBANE ROYAL SHOW 2012
Jersey Supreme at Brisbane Judge: Mr Brian Leslie
above: Champion and Supreme Champion Dairy Cow at Brisbane Royal 2012, Ardylbar Comerica Eleanor, pictured with (l-r) David Thomas, RNA President, Matt Templeton, handler, John Walters, General Manager of Rural Press Qld and Dairymaid Zarna Ninness. left: Ardylbar Comerica Eleanor. below: Best Udder line-up Under 3yrs in milk.
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Heifer 6-10 months 1 Ascot Park Regions Limerick Maackdairy Region, SG and JA McCarthy 2 Grand Dream Eclipses Lilly Maack Dairy Eclipses Todd Brown and Grand Dream Jerseys 3 Adadale Gooal Lynn Cozz Mar Tj Goal, Paulger family 4 Justinvale Tbone Hao Richies Jace T Bone Justin and Tahlia Wenzel Heifer, 10-15 months 1 Kathleigh Action Treasure Forest Glen Avery Action, A and C Kath 2 Glen-Echo Pazam Muriel Lara Latola Pazam, A and D Tippett 3 MacLeigh Sultans Diamonds 2nd SHF Centurion Sultan, Matthew McCarthy 4 Ascot Park Elaine Hometown On The Money SG and JA McCarthy Heifer 15-20 months, dry 1 Ardylbar Minister Evolution Select Scott Minister, TJ Barron 2 Nobbyview Duncan's Fidelity Pasture Glen leaf's Duncan Nobbyview Partnership 3 Bralock Minister Tiffany Select-Scott Minister Todd Brown and Grand Dream Jerseys. Heifer, 20mths-2yrs, dry 1 Macleigh Ressurection Diamond Rapid Bay Ressurection Matthew McCarthy 2 Adadale Jetson Fancy Rapid Bay Jetson, Paulger family 3 Carnation Graces Lillymoo Kathleigh Graces Graffiti W Spresser and son 4 Kenarie Bright Grey Kenarie Bellboy, PG and PM McDonald Cow or heifer 2-3yrs, dry 1 Carnation Laris Angel Hopeful Carnation Graces Lariken W Spresser and son 2 Carnation Graces Cupcake Kathleigh Graces Graffitti W Spresser and son 3 Nobbyview Flash's Rosette Nobbyview Pam's Flash Nobbyview partnership.
BRISBANE ROYAL SHOW 2012
Reserve Senior Champion Cow, Brunchilli JS Eileen, with judge Brian Leslie, Vic, and Nicola Paulger, Qld.
Cow, 3yrs and over, dry 1 Nobbyview Flash's Miracle Nobbyview Pam's Flash Nobbyview partnership 2 Nobbbyview Star's Pansy Aero View Star, Nobbyview Partnership 3 Justinvale Astounding Star Milly Brook Berretta Justin and Tahlia Wenzel.
JUNIOR CHAMPION Macleigh Ressurection Diamond Matthew McCarthy RESERVE Kathleigh Action Treasure A and C Kath HONOURABLE MENTION Ardylbar Minister Evolution - TJ Barron Heifer 2yrs and under in-milk 1 Ascot Park Comerica Daphne Bridon Remake Comerica SG and JA McCarthy 2 Ardylbar Blackstone Elmo Lencrest Blackstone, AD and WJ Barron 3 Adadale Ringmaster Lyn 4 Family Hill Ringmaster, Paulger family Heifer 2-2.5yrs in-milk 1 Nobbyview Trouble's Grace Tally's Big Time Trouble Nobbyview partnership 2 Fernybank Fernman Lois Bushlea Fernman, LP and DA Dunne 3 Ardylbar Governor Peyton AD and WJ Barron Cow 2.5-3yrs in-milk 1 Adadale Sultan Lynette SHF Centurion Sultan, Paulger family 2 Ascot Park Seniors Elaine Pine Haven Senior, SG and JA McCarthy 3 Adadale HJ Petra 2 Kenarie Hasty Jade, Paulger family
Junior Champion Heifer, Macleigh Ressurection Diamond with Jenny & Steve McCarthy, Qld
2 Kathleigh Dreamer Great Gold Label Dreamer, A and C Kath 3 Ascot Park Blairs Beauty 2nd Sil-Mist Montana Blair SG and JA McCarthy 4 Kenarie Juno Coronet Kenarie Juno, PG and PM McDonald Cow 4-5yrs in-milk 1 Brunchilli JS Eileen Brunchilli Jades Storm, Paulger family 2 Brunchilli BRC Passion Bridon Remake Comerica, Paulger family 3 Kenarie Rose Bude Kenarie Hastie Jade PG and PM McDonald 4 Bushlea Rasmus Fernleaf 3rd Yosemite Lemvig Brook Rasmus SG and JA McCarthy Cow 5-6yrs in-milk 1 Glen-Echo Pinnacle Dane Glen-Echo Golden Pinnacle CR and CM Parker 2 Adadale BJ Rowena Bell's Jade, Paulger family 3 Ascot Park FP Beauty Claydon Park Flower Power SG and JA McCarthy. Cow, 6-7yrs in-milk 1 Adadale COuncillor Petra 2 Glenholme Councillor, Paulger family
Reserve Junior Champion Heifer, Kathleigh Action Treasure with judge Brian Leslie (left), RNA President, David Thomas and leader Matt Beary, Qld.
2 Carnation Graces Nola Kathleigh Graces Graffitti W Spresser and son. Cow 7yrs over in-milk 1 Brunchilli S Eileen Lester Sambo, AD and WJ Barron 2 Adadale Sambo Petra 2 Lester Sambo, Paulger family 3 Kenarie Perfect Countess Kenarie Perfect Lester PG and PM McDonald 4 Nobbyview Lester's Poppy Nobbyview Polly's Lester Nobbyview partnership
CHAMPION & SUPREME CHAMPION COW Ardylbar Comerica Eleanor AD and WJ Barron RESERVE Brunchilli JS Eileen - Paulger family HONOURABLE MENTION Brunchilli S Eileen - AD and WJ Barron PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR Paulger family
CHAMPION Ascot Park Comerica Daphne SG and JA McCarthy RESERVE Nobbyview Trouble's Grace Nobbyview partnership HONOURABLE MENTION Adadale Sultan Lynette - Paulger family Cow, 3-4yrs in-milk 1 Ardylbar Comerica Eleanor Bridon Remake Comerica AD and WJ Barron
Winning Interbreed Pen of 3 Females at Brisbane Show 2012 being sashed by RNA Legion Fred Slatter, with handlers Nicola Paulger, Matt Templeton and Waylon Barron. Jersey Journal – September/October 2012 25
Brisbane Royal 2012
At the last three Brisbane Royal Shows our family has won the following ribbons: 2x Supreme, 5 of the 9 Jersey Championships, 4 of the 6 Best Udder, Premier Breeder 2010 & Runner up Premier Exhibitor 2012
Ascot Park Comerica
Daphne
Intermediate Champion Heifer Best Junior Udder 1st ‘Group of 3’ Heifers
(With Ascot Park Blackstone Forgetmenot VG88 & Ascot Park Seniors Elaine VG87)
Brisbane Royal Show 2012 1st 12-18mths & Hon Mention Juvenile Champion Toowoomba Royal Show 2012 Dam: Ascot Park Amazing Daphne Ex90 J4 305d 8202L 3.5% 285kgP 5.3% 433kgF
Champion Special thanks to Karen Yarnold for the excellent presentation of our cows and also to our support crew of Leanne, Diane, Cody and our son Matthew.
ection diAMond MAcleiGh ressur - Macleigh Jerseys tthew Owned by our son Ma 2 ifer Brisbane Royal 201 He n pio Juvenile Cham 1 201 yal Ro ne sba 1st 6-10mths Bri ts Diamond Ex 90 Dam: Macleigh Rocke ove) Ab (Pictured
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State Sale 2011 to Riv
262kgP 4.2% 303kgF S4 305d 7170L 3.7% Flash Diamond Ex 90 rk Pa 2nd Dam: Ascot
Matthew pictured with Judge Brian Leslie & Ressurection Diamond
Ascot PArk blAi rs beAuty 2nd VG-87
S2 305d 6459L 3.7% 242kgP 4.7% 306kgF 3rd 3-4yrs In milk Bri sbane Royal Show 201 2 Reserve Champion He ifer & 2nd Best Junior Udder Toowoomba Royal Sh ow 2011 Dam: Ascot Park Pitino s Beauty EX 94 Champion Cow & Be st Udder Brisbane Ro yal 2010 5.0 305d 8298L 3.37% 280kgP 4.46% 370kgF
Photos: Daphne - Dean Malcolm. Artwork: Hayley Menzies
Ascot Park Jerseys
Steve, Jenny, Kate, Michael and Matthew McCarthy 327 Budgee Road, Budgee QLD, Australia, 4359 Phone/Fax: (07) 4697 2172 – Email: ascotpark2@bigpond.com
JJ INDUSTRY
Agri-Gene August 2012 Highlights
“Sandblast - Cream of the Crop”
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he release of the August 2012 Jersey proofs has seen Agri-Gene Jersey Sires excel in both Australia and the USA. Here in Australia the APR listings are dominated by one bull; Nowell SANDBLAST. Since receiving his first official proof he has been positioned at the Top of the rankings, a position he has now enjoyed for the past four proof runs and now with the addition of Genomics he has gone even higher. He is a huge 102 APR points higher than his nearest Australian proven peer. While there is no questioning his huge Production proof +606M, he is also the No.1 Protein Kgs and JSI Sire with high a Type rating +111 where he is especially good for his Udder Index rating of +114 and his Ligament and Rear Udders are in the Top 1% of the breed. Combine this with his ability to lower Cell Counts and increase daughter Fertility; it is easy to see how he has an unsurpassed Likeability score of +106 and is starting to see high use across the breed as a Sire of Sons. The other Australian Jersey bull who continues to shine is “Second Crop Success Star”; Riverside SPIRITUAL who continues to add daughters and remains amongst the Top 10 Proven Sires in the breed and now has over 1,000 milking daughters and is also proving popular as a Sexed Semen Sire. From the USA New Release Sire; Sweetie PLUS Iatolas Bold who debuted at No.1 in the April USDA proofs added another 33 daughters
Plus Dtr: Otter Morr Plus Smores
and held his position amongst the Top 10 JPI Sires which is now headed by three Sunset Canyon MAXIMUM sons. At +1.9 for Overall Type, plus is the No.1 Type bull in the Top 30 JSI bulls and he has an excellent Udder Index rating of +4.67 with solid Production +1437M and outstanding Health Traits for Productive Life, Cell Counts and is one of the best for Semen Fertility at +3.7. He is also ranked amongst the Top 10 Sires in the USA for PTA Type, Production, Fluid Merit Dollars, Dairy Form, Rump Width, Rear Udder Height and Rear Udder Width. Richies Jace TBONE A364 now has almost 8,000 daughters milking in the USA and remains one of the best all-round Jersey Sires with 57 lbs of Fat and 31 lbs of Protein, positive deviations and Type scores of +2 for Overall Type and over +3.5 for his Udder Index. Tbone is the No.1 Sire for Teat Placement along with been the equal No.1 Type Sire in the USA with Agri-Gene Type and Udder Specialist; Tower Vue Prime TEQUILA - ET. Tbone is also ranked amongst the Top 10 Sires for Dairy Form, Foot Angle and Udder Cleft. In Australia where his daughters are now coming into milk, he is one of only two sires in the breed who are over +200 for APR and over +120 for Overall Type. For breed leading show Type in the USA however there is no going past Tower Vue Prime TEQUILA - ET who is siring the show winning heifers and cows that are creating all the excitement
Sandblast Dtr: Kaddy Sandy Illagay – EX90
in North America. Tequila’s early calves in Australia are standouts, siring them with greater Stature, strong Top lines, superb Rump and Foot Angle, coupled with outstanding Strength and Style. He now has 120 classified daughters in the USA where he remains the leading Type +2, Stature +4.1 and Udder Index +6.55 Sire. Agri-Gene are pleased to announce the inclusion of stylish new release bull; Avonlea Kookie’s KONSPIRACY ET sired by Duncan Belles best son in Connection who was the Top Priced Sale Lot at the Avonlea Summer Splash Sale III in 2011 for CAN$24,000. He hails from a pedigree packed cow family you can’t go past; combination of Connection x EX92 Renaissance Kookie x EX94 Juno Kracker x EX3 Valiant Kitty. His dam is the famous Five Star Brood Cow; Avonlea Renaissance Kookie ET SUP EX92 5E 2* who is a several time All-Canadian award recipient completing nine Generations of VG and EX cows. Konspiracy’s cow family is considered one of the Premier Cow families in Canada, world-renown for their accomplishments in the show ring, being All-Canadian, Futurity and Brood Cow Winners. Progeny of this extraordinary cow family have continued this ongoing success topping sales and excelling in the show rings as well as the milking shed. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring “Kookie and Duncan Belle” into your breeding programs today.
Tbone Dtr: Wallacedale Tbone Melys - Max 88 2Yrs
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PAST OFC’s PAVING THE FUTURE PATH AT JIMANN Having competed in all previous NDJBC On Farm Challenges we reflect on our major successes Jimann Trader
Misty Morn Superior 93
Great Southern Champion Cow 2001/02 4th 4yrs in milk IDW 2002 6yrs - 6615 - 5.38% 356kgsF - 3.76% 241 kgsP - 305D Daughters: HC+87 • Jimann Hallmark 7yrs - 6393 - 4.6% 304kgsF - 3.94% 252kgsP - 305D • Jimann Sambos 2 EX90 2nd 4yrs NDJBC OFC 2007 and best udder in class 3yrs - 5789 - 5.46% 316kgsF - 3.68% 213kgsP - 305D VG88 (Lester) • Jimann Highland 4yrs - 6085 - 5.19% 316kgsF - 3.85% 234kgsP - 305D
Misty Morn Misty Morn Misty Morn
Jimann miSS
Misty Morn EX90
1st 3yrs NDJBC OFC 2007, Best Udder in class and Great Southern Finalist (pictured judging day in working clothes)
dam: Sambos Misty Morn 2 x Mr T 3yrs - 5321 - 4.87% 259kgsF - 3.40% 181kgsP - 305D Other grand-daughters of Trader Misty Morn: • Jimann FPower , EX90 Best udder 2.5yrs NDJBC OFC 2009 3yrs - 7825 - 4.93% 386kgsF - 3.83% 300kgsP - 305D • Jimann FPower VG87
Morn
Misty
Jimann BerreTTa
Roxanne EX93
Champion 2yrs NDJBC OFC 2004 5th Great Southern Challenge NDJBC, 4th at 3yrs, 3rd 4yrs, 2nd 5yrs and 1st 6yrs & over, best udder in class
7yrs - 8019 - 4.74% 380kgsF - 3.60% 289kgsP - 305D Her daughter: • Jace EX91 Was sold at Nothern Lights sale to Brookbora. Her Larfalot son ROXALOT is part of the GA Horizon PT team.
Roxanna
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We have yearlings by Roxanna’s full brother.
Looking forward to catching up with the people who have contributed to the ongoing success of our On Farm Challenge Trevor & Julie Campbell - 286 Lowe Road, Rochester VIC 3561 • jimann1@bigpond.com
Design: Sharon Clark
words: Michael Porteus
New office coordinator wants to help members
N
ew office coordinator Cassandra Lowes says she is part of a team at Jersey Australia headquarters which wants to help members with any Jersey matters, no matter how big or small.
“I am very much enjoying my new job here, and all the members have been very welcoming,” says Cassandra, who took over the role from Lorraine Keating in May this year. Cassandra comes to her new role after doing administration work in areas including music education, the automotive industry, white goods, hotel reception and supermarkets. “All industries need administration, and I feel very fortunate to be able to experience an array of industries whilst still doing what I do – administration,” she says. Cassandra grew up amid orchards and vineyards at Red Cliffs on the Murray River 15km from Mildura. Her home and school were surrounded by grape vines. “We would pitch in and help where we could for extra pocket money,” she says. “Picking season is a very busy time of year up there, but we were all very wary of the weather all year round. Too much rain can damage crops and not enough rain does the same thing. Winter brings a lot of frosts which could completely ruin the crops.” Her new role is her first work involving cattle. “Jerseys are unique to me,” she says. “The first noticeable thing for me was their smaller size and their beautiful eyes. “I hadn’t really taken much notice of dairy cows prior to working for Jersey Australia, but now I have a great appreciation for what all the farmers do with their herds. “I was very surprised by how much goes into everything with dairy cows not just the production side of things, but the breeding, the importance of what they are fed, and how to measure what is a great cow family.”
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New Office Coordinator Cassandra Lowes receiving a little tuition from Board member Geoff Heazlewood on the traits assessed by Jersey Australia classifiers during a farm walk in South Gippsland
Cassandra says that in her new role she wants to speed up paperwork, and to be able to give out more information to members about issues such as genetics and genomics. She would also like to enhance communication with members about what is happening in the office, and let them know more about upcoming dates.
Cassandra says she’d like to show members that Cathy, Jenny and her are in the office to help them. She also wants to meet members where and when she can, including at events such as International Dairy Week. Cassandra also plans to communicate via the Jersey Forum and a column in the Australian Jersey Journal.
Members can phone Cassandra on 03 9370 9105 or email admin@jersey.com.au
COLAC JERSEY BREEDERS CLUB President: David Hallyburton – Secretary: Kerry McGarvie Life members: Bob Mellross, Anne Mercer and Ted Codling
WARRION JERSEYS Steven & Roslyn Chant 245 Melrose Road, WARRION, 3249 PH: 03 5234 8416 roslyn.chant@bigpond.com CAMO JERSEYS David & Raelene Hallyburton 355 Stoneyford Road, CObdEN, 3266 PH: 03 5595 1566 chops@tca-online.com.au David & Loretta Halliday 539 Naroghid Road, NAROgHId, 3266 PH: 03 5595 4466 Alan & Margaret Halliday 100 Colac-ballarat Road, IRREWARRA, 3249 PH: 03 5231 4421 gLENbRAE JERSEYS Jim & Glenda Carson 30 blacks Road, IRREWILLIPE, 3249 PH: 03 5235 3279 jgcarson@activ8.net.au Jake Harkness C/- Alta genetics PH: 0448 634 533 jake.harkness@altagenetics.com SPRING GULLY JERSEYS don & Jan Murray 255 Larpent Road, bARONgAROOk WESt, 3249 PH: 03 5233 8265 djmurray5@bigpond.com WANSTEAD JERSEYS Roger Heath & Amanda Reynolds 150 koort-koortnong Road, CAMPERdOWN. 3260 PH: 03 5593 9321 rvheath@tca-online.net.au
Member Profile JACKIAH & RIPPONLEA JERSEYS n SIMON REID, BELINDA EGAN 5 children
History
n 480 acres n Milking 260 cows plus replacements n Became interested in jerseys because of Simon’s dad, and Belinda’s grandfather founded Ripponlea in the 1950’s and has continued down to Belinda
Goals
n To own our own farm is our first priority n Contribute to the development of the jersey breed and to continually improve both type and production
Achievements
n 2 TIMES PLATINUM PRODUCTION AWARDS n 6 TIMES GOLD PRODUCTION AWARDS n Bulls we will use this year are : Van Ahlem, Celebrity, T Bone, Region, Valentino, Blackstone, Legal and Astound n Football Team - Hawthorn Apart from family if you could invite 6 people for dinner who would they be? 1. Dave Grohl (musician) 2. Kelly Slater (surfing Legend) 3. Shane Crawford (retired footballer) 4. Eddy Veder ( musician) 5. Michael Phelps (Olympic swimming athlete) 6. Nelson Mandela (South African leader)
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ROCkVALE JERSEYS Des & Wendy Parker PO box 25, bEEAC, 3251 PH: 03 5234 6284 djwjparker@bigpond.com CAIRNbRAE JERSEYS Alan & Janine Carson 80 McNabbs Road, IRREWILLIPE EASt, 3249 PH: 03 5235 3201 janinecarson17@hotmail.com www.cairnbraejerseys.com tAUgHbOYNE JERSEYS Kerry McGarvie & Laurie Finney 217 darlington Road, gNOtUk, 3260 PH: 03 5593 9347 k.mcgarvie@bigpond.com JACkIAH & RIPPONLEA JERSEYS Simon Reid & Belinda Egan 165 Flannigans Road, IRREWILLIPE EASt, 3249 PH: 03 5235 3334 jackiahjerseys@bigpond.com JIREH JERSEYS Chris & Pam McKenzie 859 Cooriemungle Road, COORIEMUNgLE, 3268 PH: 03 5598 7222 jireh859@aussiebroadband.com.au VENOMA JERSEYS Jim & Norma Parker 550 tomahawk Creek Road, IRREWILLIPE, 3249 PH: 03 5235 3209 venoma@bigpond.com Bob Gilmour gEELONg, 3216 PH: 03 5241 2765
Complete Herd Dispersal 160 Milkers ~ 50 Due Autumn 2013 ~ ~ Balance Freshly Calved ~
Selling - ALMERVISTA TARANAK SHIRLEY EX 91 Semex/JA GSC Rep 2009
12 Heifers Due Autumn 2013 44 Yearling Heifers
Selling - ALMERVISTA GUS VIVA EX 92 Semex/JA GSC Rep 2010 & 2011
12 Autumn 2012 Calves 40 Spring 2012 Calves
Selling - 3 Original JEVIRGIL PT Dtrs All Classified EX
5 Young Bulls Selling - ALMERVISTA TARANAK INCH EX 91
On Farm
Tuesday 23rd October, 2012 Brian Leslie: 0418 365 934
4 Generations, 100 Years Breeding, Goes Under the Hammer Almervista Jerseys - AJ, MA & KE York
355 Old Drouin Road Longwarry Mobile: 0417 015 853 - E-mail: almervista@dcsi.net.au
http://www.jersey.com.au/jweb/uploads/almervista/almervista_intro.html
Dam: D&E Paramount Violet, EX 90
Dam: Buttercrest Jevon Galveston, VG 87
Dam: Pearlmont Restore Dixie, VG 87
Dam: Jars of Clay Iatola 16710 2751
Udderly Admin
Cassandra Lowes, Office Co ordinator
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t has become apparent very quickly that there are members still not quite sure what is required when it comes to DNA testing. Over the past two months random DNA has been requested and many have come back without parent verification, and it’s not just the random DNA. DNA with parent verification is required for all ET animals prior to registration and Randomly selected animals. If the bottom half of the application form is not completed when submitted, the results will only be a DNA profile without parent verification. If this happens, then you will be up for additional charges to obtain the parent verification (Quick Tip: parent verification is included in the DNA testing charge if requested at the same time).
The only time additional charges will apply is if University of QLD does not have the Sire or Dam on file. This is called an External Profile charge, which is a small fee of $8.80 each animal. If you are unsure whether University of QLD will have the Sire and/or Dam on file to match the animal being tested, you can check by logging on to iJersey and look up the DNA case number for the animal. You can also find out by contacting Cathy, Jenny or I at Jersey House. For those of you whom regularly have embryos from overseas, it is a good idea to ask for a pedigree and a DNA profile (if you can) when making your purchase. This can save trouble down the track trying to get these details when you test for DNA, Genomics and registration. Just a couple of quick things – Classification Round 2 forms and Futurity Forms are now available online at www.jersey. com.au, and keep an eye out for soon to be launched “iReg” the online registration for iJersey. Don’t forget – Cathy, Jenny and I are here to help, so please feel free to contact us at Jersey House for any member queries you might have. 34 Jersey Journal – September/October 2012
JERSEY AUSTRALIA FEES - AS AT APRIL 2012
REGISTRATION FEES Total 0 - 3 Months Male or Female $12.10 each 3 - 6 Months Male or Female $14.30 each 6 Months + Male or Female $18.70 each Associate Members (5 registrations per year) $18.70 each Telephone Emergency Registrations Surcharge $55.00 Bulls Born after July 1st 2007 - Dam must be classified. Bulls Born to a GR cow cannot be registered GENETIC RECOVERY Live animals (1st Year) as at July 1st $12.10 each Dead Animals No Charge Jersey Marketing Service Discount Registration Fees 0 - 3 Months Male or Female CGU Farmpak Insurance + $500 Semen purchase $11.00 each 0 - 3 Months Male or Female $2000 Semen purchase $11.00 each TRANSFER CHARGES Within Family No Charge Within Syndicate No Charge Under $1000 $16.50 $1000-$1999 $22.00 $2000-$2999 $33.00 $3000+ 2% of the Sale price Bulls to AI Companies $38.50 Replacement Pedigree Certificates Incorrect Information reprint No Charge Whole Herd (per animal) $1.10 Individual Animal $2.75 AI Company $5.50 MEMBERSHIP Family $220.00 Full or Syndicate $198.00 Junior $88.00 Associate $99.00 Jersey Journal Subscriber (Aus & OS) $71.50 CLASSIFICATION Herd Visit fee $44.00 Adult Cows $12.10 per head Animals resubmitted $12.10 per head 2 year olds (all) $ 7.70 per head 2 year olds (selected) $12.10 per head
COMING EVENTS
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• MELBOURNE DAIRY SHOW 16-18 September 2012 Dairy Youth Classic Monday 17th including Heifer Classes and Handler Classes. • SHEPPARTON NATIONAL SHOW 12-13 October 2012 All Breeds Youth Show Friday 12th October. Contact Pat Nicholson - jugiong@bigpond.com • JA-NSW STATE YOUTH SHOW, CAMDEN, NSW 31st October 2012 – Judge: Waylon Barron, Qld. For more information or entry forms contact Milton Johnston on 02 6552 5915 or Brad Gavenlock 0437 299 205 Email: bralock1@bigpond.com • ALL BREEDS YOUTH CAMP, JANUARY 2013 Visit www.jersey.com.au then go to the Youth Page, details will be added as they become available. • INTERNATIONAL DAIRY WEEK, 20-25 JANUARY 2013 www.internationaldairyweek.com.au • 2013 JERSEY AUSTRALIA/PFIZER YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Visit www.jersey.com.au for information. Applications open December 2012 and close 31st January 2013
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Sandblast
Nowell Sandblast
Australia’s No.1 APR Jersey Sire Sire: Dam:
Claydon Park Flower Power Rye Valley Admirals Sandra 2nd - EX92 305D 8323M 6.2% 516F 4.3% 357P MGS: Judds Admiral MGD: Rye Valley Hermitage Sandra 3rd - VHC90 305D 6910M 5.7% 396F 4.1% 284P
Dtr: Kaddy Sandy Ilagay - EX90 Owned by Andrew Younger
Type & Production Leader • Sandblast is Australia’s Cream of the Crop, an A2/A2 Flowerpower son who has occupied the No.1 APR position for the past 4 proof runs and now with the addition of Genomics he has risen even higher. He is a huge 102 APR points higher than his nearest Australian proven peer.
Dtr: Somersleigh SB Surprise - EX90 Bred by Ian & Joy Richards
• Sandblast is also Australia’s No.1 Protein Kgs and JSI Sire with high Type +111, good Production +606M and has a combined Fat and Protein of +78 Kgs with positive deviations for both. He has an excellent Udder Index rating of +114 and his Ligament and Rear Udders are in the Top 1% of the breed. • He will lower Cell Counts and will increase Daughter Fertility; it is easy to see how he has an unsurpassed Likeability score of +106 and is starting to see high use across the breed as a Sire of Sons.
Dtr: Somersleigh SB Dots - EX91 Bred by Ian & Joy Richards
Agri-Gene Pty Ltd 123-125 Tone Road, Wangaratta Victoria 3677 ph: 03 5722 2666 fax: 03 5722 2777 email: info@agrigene.com.au website: www.agrigene.com.au
Dtr: Kaddy Sandy 4190 - VG87 Owned by Andrew Younger