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Volume 63 No. 28— October / November 2010 Developing & Promoting the Jersey Breed
Jersey Australia Board Members President: Trevor Saunders 495 Araluen Rd, Yarragon 3823 Telephone: (03) 5626 6373 saunders-day@dcsi.net.au Vice President: Milton Johnston 118 Edinburgh Drive, Taree, NSW 2430 Telephone: (02) 6552 5915 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 Don Fry Mitchell Rd, Benger, WA Telephone: (08) 9726 9226 katandrapark@bigpond.com Geoff Heazlewood PO Box 87 Latrobe Tas 7307 Telephone: (03) 6426 1169 Jeff Parker 142 Moy Pocket Rd Kenilworth Qld 4574 Telephone: (07) 5466 0389 glenecho@skymesh.net.au Chris MacKenzie 859 Cooriemungle Rd Timboon Vic 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 Rohan Sprunt 235 Kaarimba Hall Rd Kaarimba Vic 3635 Telephone: (03)5826 9506 kaarmona@bigpond.com Lisa Broad 388 Johnson Rd Lockington Vic 3563 Telephone: (03) 5486 2624 lisa.broad@bigpond.com.au AJBS Website: www.jersey.com. au
CONTENTS Behind the Scenes
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Jersey Australia List
12
Brisbane Show Results
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Obituary: Graham Smith
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Office Matters
28
PT Reimbursement Scheme
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Dairy Spectacular Junior Results 12
Royal Adelaide Show Results
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Dairy Spectacular Results
Top 20 Sires
Congratulations Dairy Spectacular
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Genetics Australia PT Bulls Wanted 26 Great Aussie Cow Families Jernomics Project
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Wayne Burley: Passionate about Jerseys
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Youth Profile: Steve Bilney
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COVER Ardylbar Jersey’s success at
NSW Dairy Spectacular! Brunchilli S Eileen Ex 93
Champion Jersey Cow, 1st Best Udder & Supreme Dairy Cow Dairy Spectacular 2010 1st Dam & Daughter Daughter: Ardylbar Ringmaster Exquisite - Juvenile Champion Jersey Interbreed Supreme Pen Of 3 Cows including; Brunchilli S Eileen, Ardylbar Jades Mariah & Ardylbar B Jade Emmee.
Ardylbar Jerseys & Holsteins Adrian & Sheryl Barron & Family 95 Savages Road, Cambooya, QLD, 4358 Ph: 07 4696 1265 Email: ardylbar@hotmail.com
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Jireh Jerseys
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Morningside Jerseys
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NDJBC
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Semex
BC
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 JerseyJournalOctober/November 2010 —
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behindthescenes It’s getting toward that time of year again when call on our members to help us reach our 2010 goal for registrations. Last year, in tough conditions, our members helped us reach our previous target of 12,000 registrations. The goal for this year is 14,000 and at time of writing we are around 600 head in front of the same time last year, so please do get your paperwork in or of course submit via email from EasyDairy or Mistro. Perhaps the single most boring word I could mention here is ‘data’. Before you nod off, I would like to point out that one use of data and that is the ‘calving date’ that you give the classifier when he is assessing your 2yr olds. Now I know most our members use the herd inventory reports distributed prior to each classification tour, calling out all the correct numbers as per the print out when prompted, however not everyone gives the classifier the calving date
registered at the herd test centre. No harm done, wrong. Fudging the calving date can be difference between your 2yr olds type assessment being part of the sires printed type proof or being missed completely. Please help us get it right. Members are always encouraged to advertise in the Jersey Journal, but we think the upcoming December /January edition is going to be something special. The Board have asked that the magazine be published as a ‘bumper issue’, with more pages and a national focus that will be taken to the World Jersey Cattle Bureau conference in New Zealand. So show off your stud, promote your region but most of all be part of it by submitting material before close of day, Friday 26th November. I’d like to put in a quick apology for an omission on the previous behind the scenes article. Whilst reporting on those who attended the Jersey Australia AGM in Wauchope, I failed to mention that Beulah Taranak Badger bred by Daryl Hoey was awarded an Elite Sire Award having maintained top 25 APR ranking after adding second crop daughters. Though not presented at the AGM the award was given to Graham Hoey to present to his son who couldn’t attend the event in person. Cattle Clubs and State Branches are asked to submit their activity schedule for the coming year so as to take advantage of the Jersey Australia Public Liability Insurance cover. As was the case last year an affiliation invoice will be sent from the office soon asking for your contribution toward the national policy as well as a request for all the events you wish have covered by the policy. The Jersey Australia Board received four applications for the Jersey Education Travel Award (JETA) offered by the World Jersey Cattle Bureau. On behalf of the Board I’d like to congratulate Melissa Anderson, Jason Smith, Troy Mauger and Aaron Thomas for the very professional submissions. The WJCB allows all countries to submit up to two candidates to compete for the JETA prize which is a funded trip (up to five candidates) to the 2012 WJCB Conference in New Zealand. After plenty of deliberation the Board approved Troy Mauger and Jason Smith as Jersey Australia’s official candidates for the award. Good Luck hopefully you will be hearing from WJCB Secretary James Godfrey with news of a successful application. Finally, I would like to remind all Cattle Clubs competing in the 2010 Semex/Jersey Australia Great Southern Challenge that the deadline for entries is Friday 12th November.
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LAUNCHING THE
JER-NOMICS PROJECT By Linda Houghton
Dr. Ben Hayes, together with a team of four staff located at the Victorian Dept. Primary Industries Bundoora campus (Biosciences Research Division division), are busy making final preparations to launch the Jer-nomics. ‘The ultimate aim of the project is to increase the Jersey genomic tested reference set, creating a genomic databank, that will be used as the basis for all Jersey genomic breeding value (ABVg) calculations. We have completed a prior pilot program – to see how easy it would be to collect tail hairs, utilising the help of the Jersey Australia Board Members. The tail hairs provide genomic data about individual animals that is fed into the databank, and the pilot results were really encouraging. Now, the information packs are being compiled in readiness to send out to many of the registered members of Jersey Australia, inviting them to participate in the project’ Ben said. ‘The information packs will consist of introductory and explanatory information about the project, along with details of the process to follow for collecting and returning the hair samples. The hair samples will then be run across DNA marker chips (50,000 markers) to identify DNA strands which may be linked to desirable traits in the Jersey breed, such as production, fertility, longevity, workability and resistance to mastitis.’ ‘This is a massive undertaking in itself – as even with the most up to date computer technology, the sheer amount and depth of the processing required is huge – as the potential size of the dataset for 5,000 cows is enormous. We can’t wait to see some of the results to come in. One thing we have learnt from our research over the past ten years is that lots of genes, all with small effects, are involved in these traits, That’s why a high volume of data is required to stack-up these small effects and do a good job with the genomic predictions of breeding value.’
‘For example, there is no single gene responsible for fertility, or indeed any of the other key dairying traits. But with the large data set that will be assembled with the Jersey project, we will have really good handle on these traits’ ‘As an aside, another reason this project is so interesting is that the genetic origin of the Jersey breed is fascinating, and quite distinct from other breeds. The Jersey is a very old breed, and we hope to learn a lot more about where they came from, and for how long it has been a distinct breed. A Dairy Futures CRC (Cooperative Research Centre) project, the Jer-nomics project has been partially funded by the Federal Government, along with Dairy Australia, DPI, Genetics Australia, University of Sydney and many others. Dr. Hayes’ interest in cows isn’t all scientifically based – as his grandparents ran a beef property, which his parents are still running today. After finishing school, Ben completed a degree in Agricultural Science before studying for his PhD in Beef Cattle Genetics. ‘In 2000, I came to Melbourne and ‘saw the light’ – and started working with the dairy industry. It was the way to go, as the benefits of seeing improvements can be achieved so readily. It is the immediacy of seeing results that I really like, gains can actually be seen and measured through productivity in the dairy industry, which is great’ Ben said. ‘The Jer-nomics project offers a great opportunity for breeders to capitalise on getting a bigger market share, and also to enable them to breed the type of Jerseys they want more quickly. ‘For instance, the Jersey project will deliver fairly reliable data for a breeder to determine which bull to use for a 2YO, instead of a 6 or 7YO. The ‘proof of principle’ will be established before rollout to other breeds, and when completed, the reliability of selecting 2YO bulls will be high. The data-bank of DNA will be an invaluable asset to the breed in years to come’ Ben said. The Dairy Futures CRC is concurrently running a similar project led by Dr Hayes to increase the reliability of genomic testing for Holstein bulls.
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‘The Australian dairy industry is very receptive to learning more about their breeds and making improvements, which is really pleasing, and I think this project will generate a great deal of interest world wide. Our model has been developed through the compilation of an extensive platform of background information, and then refining it over a period of ten years.’ ‘Our first project milestone is to have the 5,000 tail-hair samples returned for processing by December. We do hope that the Jersey Australia
members get behind this project and send in their samples as soon as possible.’ ‘We will then be reporting back to the Jersey Australia Board on a regular basis, which will ensure that members will have the opportunity for updates on the latest project developments and news. It is a fantastic project, and the myself and team are very excited to be working on it, and are looking forward to seeing positive and rewarding results for Jersey Breeders.’
Top 20 Sires by Registration 01/03/10 ‑ 29/09/10
Rank Nasis ID Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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ASTOUND SPIRITUAL FLOWERPOW VALERIAN LARFALOT 7J590 29JE3301 BWCOUNTRY JEBLACKSTONE BADGER
#Offspring Rank Nasis ID Name
MOLLY BROOK BERRETTA FABULOUS RIVERSIDE SPIRIT CLAYDON PARK FLOWER POWER KAARMONA VALERIAN LIGHTWOOD LUCRATIVE FOREST GLEN AVERY ACTION SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA BW COUNTRY LENCREST BLACKSTONE BEULAH TARANAK BADGER
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332 228 220 156 149 134 104 97 96 84
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ELTON JERESSURECT SPECIALFORCE JECOMERICA JESULTAN ALTAMEGASTAR DNKIMPULS ALTAGALAXIE AMBMANHATTAN ALTACARRIE
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CAIRNBRAE JACES ELTON RAPID BAY RESSURECTION BW SPECIAL FORCES BRIDON REMAKE COMERICA SHF CENTURION SULTAN ROWANTREE JUGIONG MEGASTAR Q IMPULS GALAXIES CELEBRITY OKURA MANHATTEN-ET SJ3 BW CARRIER
73 73 69 68 67 65 64 57 57 50
BRISBANE ROYAL RESULTS 2010 Judge: Robert Anderson, Kings Ville Jerseys Drouin West Victoria. CHAMPION JUVENILE BRAEBURN FREEAGENT MELYS R & R VERRALL
6 – 10 MONTHS 1. MACLEIGH FIDELS ELAINE MATTHEW McCARTHY Sire: Bushlea Fidel 2. KATHLEIGH DAYDREAM WALLACE R & R VERRALL Sire: Gold Label Dreamer 3. ARDYLBAR GOVENOR ELECTRA AD & WJ BARRON Sire: Griffens Govenor 10 – 15 MONTHS 1. BRAEBURN FREEAGENT MELYS R & R VERRALL Sire: Bushlea Freeagent 2. BRAEBURN MBF MELYS R & R VERRALL Sire: Mollybrook Fusion 3. YANAVALE PARADE WYNNE Darrin & Jeanette Grevett Sire: BW Parade 15 – 20 MONTHS 1. ADADALE RESURECTION PRIMROSE 7 Paulger Family Sire: Rapid Bay Resurection 2. SAANGLO NADINES DIXIE D Reeves Sire: Sunset Canyon Nadines Superior 3. CEDERVALE JADES FINGERS Warren Davis Sire: Giprat Belles Jade 20 – 24 MONTHS 1. CEDAR VALE CONFUSIONS ELITE Four Winds Agri Pty Ltd Sire: Elm Grove Confusion 2. ADADALE IATOLA PRIMROSE 23 Paulger Family Sire: SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola 3. ARDYLBAR RINGMASTER EXQUISITE AD & WJ Barron Sire: Family Hill Ringmaster
RESERVE CHAMPION JUVENILE BRAEBURN MBF MELYS R & R VERRALL 2 – 3 YEARS DRY NOBBYVIEW STARS BETH Nobbyview Partnership Sire: Aeroview Star
Champion parade at Brisbane show 2010 is Tahnee King , Toowoomba , Q with councillor RNA , Gary Bryce, presenting the sash.
UNDER 2 YEARS IN MILK 1. RIVER RIDGE JADE MAY TODD BROWN Sire: Giprat Belles Jade 2. NOBBYVIEW FLASHS PAM NOBBYVIEW PARTNERSHIP Sire: Nobbyview Pams Flash 3. FERNYBANK BLAIRS GEORGIANA LP & DA DUNNE Sire: Sil-Mist Montana Blair 2 – 2.5 YEARS IN MILK 1. BUSHLEA BADGERS BEAUTY 2 SG & JA McCARTHY Sire: Beulah Taranak Badger 2. YANDAVALE IATOLA WYNNE Kevin & Sharron Smith Sire: SC Goldust Paramount Iatola 3. KATHLEIGH BOMBER ANNE A & C Kath Sire: WK Brook Bomber
Junior Champion Best Vessel in the all breed judging was won by Steve & Jenny McCarthy,and sashed by Fred Slatter.
2.5 – 3 YEARS IN MILK 1. BRUNCHILLI JS EILEEN Paulger Family Sire: Brunchilli Jades Storm 2. BRUNCHILLI BRC PASSION Paulger Family Sire: Bridon Remake Comerica 3. ASCOT PARK ARAMIS LORA SG & JA McCARTHY Sire: Fleurie Berretta Aramis
Best udder line up.
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Best Vessel in the Senior Jersey class at Brisbane 2010
PEN OF THREE HEIFERS 1. PAULGER FAMILY 2. SG & JA McCARTHY 3. R & R VERRALL JUNIOR UDDER & ATTACHMENTS 1. BUSHLEA BADGERS BEAUTY 2 SG & JA McCARTHY 2. BRUNCHILLI JS EILEEN Paulger Family 3. ASCOT PARK ARAMIS LORA SG & JA McCARTHY Supreme Junior Champion All Breeds with Brisbane show girl 2010, Christie Menzies Qld, and Alice Turnbull Qld, showgirl entrant. Steve and Jenny McCarthy proud exhibitors and Jason Chesworth, Denman, NSW, who prepared the heifer.
CHAMPION JUNIOR BUSHLEA BADGERS BEAUTY 2 SG & JA McCARTHY RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION BRUNCHILLI JS EILEEN PAULGER FAMILY 3 & OVER DRY 1. CEDAR VALE HJ VIOLET Warren Davis Sire: Kenarie Hastie Jade 2. NOBBYVIEW JUDES CATHERINE Nobbyview Partnership Sire: Nobbyview Pollys Jude 3. CARNATION GRACES LEAH W Spresser & Son Sire: Katheligh Graces Grafitti
The Spresser Family of Rosewood Qld received an award for showing at Brisbane show for 100 years at this years show with Tiffany, Darlene, Simon, Michael and Ray with the award.
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3 – 4 YEARS IN MILK 1. GLEN-ECHO PARABEL MURIEL Chad Parker Sire: Glen Echo Parabel 2. ADADALE BJ ROWENA Paulger Family Sire: Giprat Belles Jade 3. GLEN ECHO ASTOUND PEACH Chad Parker Sire: Mollybrook Beretta Fabulous 4 – 5 YEARS IN MILK 1. ASCOT PARK PITINOS BEAUTY SG & JA McCARTHY Sire: Altheas Lester Pitino 2. ROBIN VALE JACE MURIEL A & D Tippett Sire: Windy Willow Montana Jace 3. GLEN ECHO PARA SUZETTE Chad Parker Sire: Glen Echo Para Gene 5 – 6 YEARS IN MILK 1. ASCOT PARK PRIMES ELAINE SG & JA McCARTHY Sire: Lara Montana Prime 2. ADADALE SAMBO EILEEN Paulger Family Sire: Lester Sambo 3. KENARIE LAVISH HAZEL PG & PM McDONALD Sire: Kenarie Legend
Best Udder in 3 yr old in milk class at Brisbane 2010
6 -7 YEARS IN MILK 1. WILLOW VALLEY PERIMETER CODY Darrin & Jeanette Grevett Sire: Rock Ella Perimeter 2. ADADALE SOONER PRIMROSE 7 Paulger Family Sire: Sooner Franklin 3. ADADALE SAMBO PETRA 2 Paulger Family Sire: Lester Sambo 7 & OVER YEARS IN MILK 1. BRUNCHILLI S EILEEN AD & WJ Barron Sire: Lester Sambo 2. ROBIN VALE IMPS WYNNE Darrin & Jeanette Grevett Sire: Robin Vale Vanity Imperial 3. ADADALE BARBERS ROWENA 4 Paulger Family Sire: Giprat Belles Jade
David Matthews with Cameron Whitson Dairy farmers co-op with exhibitors Steve and Jenny McCarthy, Greenmount Qld. Jason Chesworth, Denman, NSW holding the Senior Champion female at Brisbane 2010.
Reserve Champion Cow at Brisbane 2010 with judge Robert Anderson, Drouin West Vic, Cameron Whitson Dairyfarmers Qld, and Chad Parker, Kenilworth, Q.
Reserve Junior Champion heifer with judge Robert Anderson and Nicola Paulger, Kenilworth Qld, at Brisbane 2010.
Juvenile champion heifer.
SENIOR UDDER AND ATTACHEMENTS 1. ASCOT PARK PITINOS BEAUTY SG & JA McCARTHY 2. ADADALE BJ ROWENA Paulger Family 3. GLEN-ECHO PARABEL MURIEL Chad Parker PEN OF THREE COWS 1. PAULGER FAMILY 2. CHAD PARKER 3. SG & JA McCARTHY MATERNALLY RELATED GROUP 1. PAULGER FAMILY Progeny of Adadale Berretta’s Rowena 2. AD & WJ BARRON Progeny of Brunchilli S Eileen 3. DARRIN & JEANETTE GREVETT Progeny of Robin Vale Imps Wynne SIRES PROGENY 1. PAULGER FAMILY Progeny of Giprat Belles Jade 2. PAULGER FAMILY Progeny of Lester Sambo 3. AD & WJ BARRON Progeny of Giprat Belles Jade CHAMPION COW ASCOT PARK PITINOS BEAUTY SG & JA McCARTHY RESERVE CHAMPION COW GLEN-ECHO PARABEL MURIEL Chad Parker
Junior Champion heifer with Steve and Jenny McCarthy, Greenmount Qld, Jason Chesworth, NSW on the halter at Brisbane 2010.
Reserve Juvenile champion heifer wife of the judge, Keri Anderson Drouin West Vic, with Naomi Marus, Dorrigo, NSW on the halter at Brisbane show 2010.
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GoulburnMurrayJerseyBreedersClub PresidentGrant Baker (03) 5864 6246 SecretaryMargaret Cockerell (03) 5864 1133
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GLENARRON JERSEYS Ron, Glenyss & Grant Baker 14 Hutchins Lane Katunga (03) 58646246 glenarron@origin.net.au YENOLAM JERSEYS Neil, Wendy, Dick & Lyla 1119 Boals Rd Numurkah 3636 Ph (03) 58641064 Fax (03) 58641025 yenolam@iinet.net.au
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BEULAH JERSEYS Daryl & Lani Hoey 160 Christies Rd Katunga dmlhoey@bigpond.com.au (03) 58646473
BERNBRAE JERSEYS McMillan Family Hawkers Rd Nathalia 3636 (03) 58641303 YALCARA JERSEYS Peter & Lyn Sprunt 926 Sandmount Road Katunga 3640 (03) 58732583 yalcara@cnl.com.au
KADDY JERSEYS Andrew Younger 50 Zeerust School Rd Zeerust 3634 (03) 58298352 motor5@bigpond.com www.jersey.com.au/jweb/uploads/ kaddy/kaddy_intro.html HOMELANDS JERSEYS Phil Hentschke & Warren Schutz 142 Youanmite Rd Invergordon 3636 (03) 58655171
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GENTEEL JERSEYS Brad Adams 553B Mywee/Koonoomoo Rd Strathmerton 3641 (03) 58745388 genteeljerseys@hotmail.com
KAARMONA JERSEYS Graeme & Robyn, Rohan & Claire Sprunt 228 & 235 Kaarimba Hall Rd Kaarimba 3635. (03) 58269506 kaarmona@bigpond.com
LOXLEIGH JERSEYS Geoff Akers Victoria Rd Tallygaroopna 3634 (03) 58298478 geoffakers1@bigpond.com WARRAIN JERSEYS John & Margaret Cockerell 1219 Rendells Rd Numurkah 3636 (03) 58641133 warrainjerseys@mcmedia.com.au
HAZELVALE JERSEYS Jason Hayes 0410135420
GLENFERN JERSEYS Peter & Bev Farrell 579 Healesville-Kooweerup Rd, Healesville 3777 0409 503 352 peter.farrell7@bigpond.com WAIANIWA JERSEYS Lindsay Hamilton 1045 Hawkers Rd Nathalia 3636 (03) 58641380
VAMOS JERSEYS Kelly & Warren Barnett Amaroo Park Solly Rd Mathoura 2710 (03) 58843421 vamos@mcmedia.com.au
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SPECTACULAR spectacular 2010 DAIRY
LISMORE, NSW
INTERNATIONAL judges at the 2010 Dairy Spectacular held in Lismore on September 17/18 had plenty of praise for the way Australian breeders have improved the quality of their show cattle. Doug Savage (Canada), Johannes van Eeden (South Africa) and Tony de Mello (California) were officiating at the annual Dairy Spectacular which attracted 150 cattle from Nowra on the NSW South Coast to Gympie in Queensland. The trio all singled out udders and dairyness as the two main areas where the Australian dairy industry has made leaps and bounds over the past 15 years – and across all breeds. Mr Savage, who judged the interbreed classes, even went as far as saying the improvement has been radical over the past decade. And he should know, having been involved in developing the Venvale Illawarra stud herd at Toowoomba before he moved to Canada in 1988. The spectacular incorporated the Queensland State Holstein feature show judged by Mr de Mello who made a flying visit to Australia expressly to judge the breed. Mr de Mello, who was in Australia 13 years ago to judge at Muswellbrook (NSW), in echoing his peers’ comments, went further to applaud the fitters of show cattle and considered the standards our breeders have reached equalled the North American shows. “You have closed the gap between the every day milking cow and the show cow,” he said.“There was a time when show cows did not have to milk as much but what I saw at this show was proof there is a lot of milk in those great udders.” Also officiating at the Dairy Spectacular were Colin Gilbert (Western Australia), federal vice-president of the Guernsey Cattle Society, who judged the Guernsey and Brown Swiss breeds, and David Henry (Nowra), federal president of the Illawarra Society, the Illawarra judge.
when their Jersey heifer, Ascot Park Aramis Lora, was named supreme champion junior, reversing the supreme junior udder award that went to the Holstein, Clarkdale Dundee Brooke owned by the Clark family, Caniaba (NSW). Reserve champion junior Jersey was another McCarthy entry, Bushlea Badger S.Beauty 2nd. The Queensland Holstein feature show’s champion cow award resulted in a NSW win for Jamie and Michelle Drury, Caloula Ridge stud at Attunga near Tamworth with Avonlea Stormatic Jacqueline, a cow they bought from the Avonlea (Victoria) herd where Mr Drury has worked preparing show cattle. Judge,Tony de Mello, described her as more of a modern cow where size did not mean everything and a cow that would do well back in California. The Drurys also brought out the supreme champion juvenile, Caloula Ridge Blitz Connie. The first day of the Dairy Spectacular involved juvenile heifer judging and a youth show when the international judges assessed entrants in junior judging and junior parading competitions. The show returned to Lismore after a 11-year break and attracted a wide range of displays by companies servicing the dairy industry. Committee chairman, Pat McDonald, said he was pleased with the response from both companies and exhibitors to what has grown into one of Australia’s major regional dairy shows.
Cambooya (Darling Downs) Jersey breeders, Adrian and Waylon Barron, topped off a great 2010 show season when their eight-yearold Brunchilli Sambo Eileen got the nod as supreme champion dairy cow. She was runner-up for supreme champion udder and a member of the Barrons’ supreme champion group of three cows, and was champion Jersey at the 2008 Dairy Spectacular. The Barron family also had the reserve champion cow, Jades Mariah. Steve and Matthew McCarthy, Ascot Park stud at Greenmount on the Darling Downs, took another major title back to Queensland
Supreme champion cow at the Lismore Dairy Spectacular, Brunchilli Sambo Eileen, with interbreed judge, Doug Savage, Richmond Dairies (major sponsor) CEO, Chris Sharp, and owner, Waylon Barron. JerseyJournalOctober/November 2010 —
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SPECTACULAR spectacular 2010 DAIRY
LISMORE, NSW
RESULTS
LISMORE, NSW 2010 – JERSEY SHOW CHAMPIONS
HEIFER CLASSES
JUDGE: Mr Johannes Van Eeden, South Africa
Class 3 - Heifer 15 months and under 20 months 1st AD & WJ BARRON Ardylbar Ringmaster Exquisite 595246 25.10.08 s. Family Hill Ringmaster d. Brunchilli S Eileen
SENIOR CHAMPION COW AD & WJ BARRON – BRUNCHILLI S EILEEN RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION COW AD & WJ BARRON – ARDYLBAR JADES MARIAH HONOURABLE MENTION SG & JA McCARTHY – ASCOT PARK SABERS BEAUTY 2ND JUNIOR CHAMPION SG & JA McCARTHY - ASCOT PARK ARAMIS LORA
2nd ADAM COOKE 599340 s. Fleurieu Augustus
Gold Label Daydreaming ET 29.01.09 d. Jugiong Daydream 4235
3rd SG & JA McCARTHY Ascot Park Blackstones Gem 2nd 590976 20.01.09 s. Lencrest Blackstone d. Ascot Park Lesters Gem 4th Class 4 - Heifer 20 months and under 24 months 1st SG & JA McCARTHY Ascot Park Blairs Beauty 2nd 585179 03.07.08 s. Sil-Mist Montana Blair d. Ascot Park Pitinos Beauty 2nd NOBBYVIEW PARTNERSHIP Nobbyview Flash’s Miracle 596996 10.07.08 s. Nobbyview Pam’s Flash d. Nobbyview Import’s Xena Class 5 - Pair of heifers under 24 months
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION (pictured below) SG & JA McCARTHY – BUSHLEA BADGER S. BEAUTY 2ND
1st ADAM COOKE Bralock Maximum Pop Gold Label Daydreaming ET 2nd SG & JA McCARTHY 3rd AD & WJ BARRON IN MILK CLASSES Class 6 - Cow under 2 ½ years in milk 1st SG & JA McCARTHY Bushlea Badger S. Beauty 2nd 585321 03.12.07 s. Beulah Taranak Badger d. Bushlea Ettas Beauty
HONOURABLE MENTION JF & BM HEWETT – FAIRBRAE BERETTA SATISFACTION JUVENILE CHAMPION HEIFER AD & WJ BARRON – ARDYLBAR RINGMASTER EXQUISITE RESERVE JUVENILE CHAMPION ADAM COOKE – BRALOCK MAXIMUM POP HONOURABLE MENTION ADAM COOKE – GOLD LABEL DAYDREAMING ET
2nd JF & BM HEWETT 586690 s. Hollylane R Regal
Fairbrae Regal Irene 2 21.07.08 d. Fairbrae Goal Irene
3rd JF & BM HEWETT 586687 s. Hollylane R Regal
Fairbrae Regal Jane 07.07.08 d. Fairbrae Berretta Janet
Class 7 - Cow 2 ½ years and under 3 years in milk
1st SG & JA McCARTHY Ascot Park Aramis Lora 574075 22.08.07 s. Fleurieu Berretta Aramis d. Ascot Park Stars Lora Continued...
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2nd JF & BM HEWETT Fairbrae Beretta Satisfaction 579863 20.06.07 s. Mason Boomer Sooner Berretta d. Fairbrae Regal Satisfaction 3rd 3rd PG & PM McDONALD Kenarie Jaded Grey 584035 18.07.07 s. Kenarie Hastie Jade d. Kenarie Radiant Grey Class 8 - Junior pen (3) under 3 years (from classes 1,2,3,4,6,7) 1st SJ & JA McCARTHY 2nd JF & BM HEWETT 3rd SJ & JA McCARTHY Class 9 - Cow under 3 years to be judged for udder & attachment 1st SG & JA McCARTHY Ascot Park Aramis Lora 2nd PG & PM McDONALD Kenarie Hastie Flash 3rd SG & JA McCARTHY Bushlea Badger S. Beauty 2nd Class 10 - Cow 3 years and under 4 years in milk 1st SG & JA McCARTHY Ascot Park Sabers Beauty 2nd 566427 22.07.06 s. O F Montana Saber d. Ascot Park Centurions Beauty 2nd AD & WJ BARRON 566758 S Giprat Belles Jade
Ardylbar B Jade Emmee 20.01.07 d. Clayton Park Judes Ermentrude
3rd PG & PM McDONALD Kenarie Hastie Coronet 582532 06.05.07 s. Kenarie Hastie Jade d. Kenarie Kims Coronet Class 11 - Cow 4 years and under 5 years in milk 1st AD & WJ BARRON Ardylbar Jades Mariah 570604 03.08.05 s. Giprat Belles Jade d. Burbank Expo Mahila 2nd SG & JA McCARTHY Ascot Park Pitinos Beauty 566393 19.03.06 s. Altheas Lester Pitino d. Ascot Park Star Beauty 3rd MATTHEW McCARTHY Macleigh Whiskey Canary 566432 03.02.06 s. Wattlebrink Whisky d. Macleigh Gold Canary Class 12 - Cow 5 years and under 6 years in milk Ascot Park Primes Elaine
1st SG & JA McCARTHY Ascot Park Primes Elaine 550142 28.01.05 s. Lara Montana Prime d. Ascot Park Jupiters Elaine 2nd PG & PM McDONALD 564334 s. Kenarie Legend
Kenarie Lavish Hazel 06.04.05 d. Kenarie Spot on Hazel
3rd JF & BM HEWETT Fairbrae Goal Ruby 536907 17.08.04 s. Fairbrae Berretta Goal d. Fairbrae Expos Rhonda 2nd Class 13 - Cow over 6 years in milk 1st AD & WJ BARRON Brunchilli S Eileen 533363 30.09.02 s. Lester Sambo d. Brunchilli Eileen 2nd NOBBYVIEW PARTNERSHIP Nobbyview Jude’s Glitter 596745 17.09.02 s. Curtsey Duncan Jude Nobbyview Harvester’s Glitter 3rd SG & JA McCARTHY 524375 s. Bie Bistar ET IMP Class 14 - Type & Production 1st SG & JA McCARTHY 2nd SG & JA McCARTHY 3rd SG & JA McCARTHY
Ascot Park Biestars Gem 29.09.03 d. Ascot Park Jupiters Gem Judged on type. Ascot Park Sabers Beauty 2nd Ascot Park Primes Elaine Ascot Park Biestars Gem
Special award to Highest Producing Cow SG & JA McCARTHY Ascot Park Primes Elaine Class 15 - Senior pen (3) of cows over 3 years 1st AD & WJ BARRON 2nd PG & PM McDONALD 3rd JF & BM HEWETT Class 16 - Maternally Related Pair 1st AD & WJ BARRON 2nd SG & JA McCARTHY 3rd PG & PM McDONALD
Brunchilli S Eileen Ascot Park Primes Elaine Kenarie Grey Flash
Class 17 - Sires Progeny 1st AD & WJ BARRON Giprat Belles Jade 2nd PG & PM McDONALD Kenarie Hastie Jade 3rd SG & JA McCARTHY Fleurieu Berretta Aramis Class 18 - Cow over 3 yrs to be judged for udder & attachment 1st AD & WJ BARRON 2nd SG & JA McCARTHY 3rd SG & JA McCARTHY
Brunchilli S Eileen Ascot Park Pitinos Beauty Ascot Park Sabers Beauty 2nd
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The Dairy Spectacular Youth Program - 2010
Junior Judging & Parading Prize Winners
Developing the Serene family which came from Eurarie Jerseys
JUNIOR JUDGING Class 1 - 12 years and under Name Placing Brian Chappell 1st Jesse Casson 2nd Class 2 - 14 years and under Name Placing Charlie Sugden 1st
Prize Money Awarded $40
Class 4 - 20 years and under Name Placing Simon Tognola 1st Tegan Clark 2nd Trent Bormann 3rd
Prize Money Awarded $100 $75 $50
Prize Money Awarded $40 $30
JUNIOR PARADING Class 6 - Junior Parading - 12 years and under Name Placing Prize Money Awarded Brian Chappell 1st $30 Jesse Casson 2nd $25 Class 7 - Junior Parading - 14 years and under Name Placing Prize Money Awarded Jack Keating 1st $30 Charlie Sugden 2nd $25 Zoe Mackay 3rd $20 Class 8 - Junior Parading - 16 years and under Name Placing Prize Money Awarded Josh Neil 1st $40 Tegan Clark 2nd $35 Class 9 - Junior Parading - 20 years and under Name Placing Prize Money Awarded Simon Tognola 1st $50 Trent Bormann 2nd $40 Tegan Clark 3rd $30
New South Wales
State Secretary - Milton Johnston Phone: (02) 6552 5915 Fax: (02) 6552 5915 johnston_jersey@yahoo.com.au
QUEENSLAND
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: printads@leader.net.au
State Secretary - Diane Reeves Phone: (07) 5485 4585 Work: (07) 3221 3182 Fax: (07) 5485 4575 Email: ajbsqld@bigond.com
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
State Secretary - Amy McDonald PO Box 13 Greenock SA 5360 Phone (08) 8562 8113 Fax (08) 8562 8520 Email: carcoola@chariot.net.au
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Grand Dam: Eurarie Lins Serene EX10
Eurarie Serene 15 Ex 92
5717 3.7 212 5.3 305 6857 3.8 261 4.9 335 6765 3.8 260 5.0 337 Her daughter Jireh Glam Serene a current P.I 114 Three ET Forest Glen Avery Action heifers. Calves in the shed by Futurity, son looking good.
JIREH JERSEYS C&P MacKenzie • Ph: 5598 7222 jireh859@aussiebroadband.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 Susan Lutey Feast Rd, Serpentine 6125 PH: (08) 9525 2407 hope1@iinet.net.au
TASMANIA
State Secretary - Max McCormack PO Box 1258 Devonport TAS 7310 Phone: (03) 6424 1250 Mobile: 0409 252 232 Email: mpmccormack@southcom. com.au
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Morningside Jerseys In a class of their own Cows purchased Riverside Max Sharna 3154
VHC 90 @ IDW 2007 (pictured right)
Meldan Brookbi Babe 3 ET
88pts @ 2yo @ GA sale 2008 50:50 Gelbeado Park
Rolma Ressurect G Noella 193 (in milk with a PI 99) Dispersal Sale 2008
Gelbeado Park Cocoa 95th ET
BW Parade @ GA Sale 2009
2 Flowerpower embryo’s for sale
Wallacedale RBR Ellous
by Ressurection @ IDW 2010
Cows bred Morningside Biestar Sharna 2nd 2nd (in milk with a PI 101)
Morningside Jace Melys ET Galbeado Park Larfalot Babe ET (in partnership) Calf
Morningside Tbone Sharna Morningside Sharna 4th
Sire Gelbeado Park Parade Belle ET
Aaron Thomas Morningside Jerseys 37 Greigs Creek Road Won Wron Victoria, Australia 3971 aathom83@dodo.com.au
Phone: (03) 51 891 367 • Mobile: 0437 386 562
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2010 PT Available • • •
BOS Gregstar (Oct) BOS Froment BOS Spartan
The Northern District Jersey Breeders Club are organising a tour of New Zealand from 15th Feb— 23rd Feb, coinciding with the Jersey World Conference. For more information contact: Pat Nicholson 0438 347 737 or BOS Trading 03 9335 3499
Super seeding sire Zik as the No.1 indexing Danish outcross, Zuma offers dairy strength and refinement, but it’s the udder attachments and texture that are truly amazing.
“Zuma daughter’s exhibit the most amazing udders we’ve seen for some time.”
Mike Huth—BOS Trading
DJ May provides the components, size and strength that is sort after the world over. Producing daughters that are taller, wider and deeper in frame, with exceptional width through the pins. Daughters also have high and wide rear attachments with snug udder attachments, strong ligaments and ideal teat placement.
“DJ May offers the outstanding frames that Australia is so keenly searching for.”
Tim Weller—BOS Trading NZ’s Number one Jersey and the Highest new ABV(i) Jersey, offering components with milk and tremendous frame and rump improvers as well as good udders.
BOS Trading 2/22 Garden Drive, Tullamarine VIC, 3043 info@bostrading.com.au Ph: 03 9335 3499 Fax: 03 9335 4199
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Potential 2011 Graduate Rebel x Astound x Admiral Comments on early PT daughters.—“Our two BOSREFUTE daughters are big framed dairy heifers with outstanding udders” Ron & Grant Baker, Katunga, Vic.
Breed Leading Jersey Sires Spring 2010
TBone
Richies Jace TBone A364
Elite Flush Sire
Jace x Richies Lemvig Star M1096 - VG86
~ Tbone now has over 2,000 daughters in Milk in the USA and continues to be one of the highest USA Interbull sires available and is the No.1 sire for improving Teat Placement ~ Tbone is ranked amongst the Top 10 sires in the USA for Type, Dairy Form and Teat Placement ~Elite Flush Sire with SEXED SEMEN available AUGUST 2010 APR(i) 171 / 59%
Overall Type 118, Mammary 111 / 63%
Dtr: Nyman Brothers TBone 9220
Sandblast Type & Compnents
Nowell Sandblast Flower Power x Rye Valley Admirals Sandra 2nd - EX92
~ New Release Flowerpower Son ~ High Milk Flow with Extreme Components and excellent Type ~ Daughters are Consistent, and display tremendous Depth & Spring of Rib with well balanced udders, especially rear udder height & width AUGUST 2010 APR* 256 / 56% Overall Type 112, Mammary 111 / 55% *Lower Reliability - Higher Risk of Change (ADHIS)
Dtr: Kaddy Sandy Rose - VG88 pts Max
Farmer Satisfaction
Spiritual
Riverside Spirit Avery x Riverside Berretta Sharna 742 - ET SUP92 EX5
~ Remains one of the highest Type APR bulls on the market ~ Outstanding Farmer Satisfaction ~ Improve Overall Type, Udders, Capacity and Strength ~ Top 10 bull in the ADHIS Good Bull Guide for Type and Longevity AUGUST 2010
APR 150 / 73% Overall Type 118, Mammary 108 / 65% Dtr: Jugiong Daisymae 5340 - EX92
AGRI-GENE Pty Ltd
123-125 Tone Rd, Wangaratta VIC 3677 ph: 03 5722 2666 fax: 5722 2777 email: info@agrigene.com.au web: www.agrigene.com.au
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ALTA GENETICS AUSTRALIA
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Unit 11, 85-91 Keilor Park Drive, Tullamarine, VIC, 3043 (t): (03) 9330 3444 (f): (03) 9330 3144 (e): julian.pick@altagenetics.com
Wayne Burley
Passionate About Jerseys by Sue Webster
Visitors who wander through the paddocks of Wayne and Robin Burley’s jersey study at Dorrigo get a potted history of the breed. Each paddock is named after a notable stud: Belgonia, Heathermere, Glenavon, Banyule, Kameruka, Tecoma, Kendonvale, Oxley …
primary school teaching, mostly in the Hunter Valley, but for the first two years I was at one of the most isolated schools in NSW, at Marra Creek in western NSW north of Nyngan. The first year I was there didn’t have a phone but I had a house cow. So I didn’t lose touch!
Wayne explained: “They’re all the old studs I loved. I loved their cattle. And they’ve all got the sign on the gates.” Wayne Burley is a Jersey man right down to his marrow. “I’ve always had an interest in breeding and I always took an interest in pedigrees,” he said. “I had a scrapbook as a kid and I used to cut out pictures of the cows I really liked from the old Livestock Bulletin. And I used to write about them in my book. I suppose this was when I was aged 10 to 15. I always loved cows.”
“I did teaching for 26 years, but the last 11 of those I was farming as well. And I was always registering a few a year.” The draw to dairy was still there. He recalled: “It was always down the track. It was going to happen. And I was always busy working hard in my holidays picking potatoes in the Christmas holidays to earn the money to buy my farm.”
It was in his bloodline. His grandfather Gus established the Moonpah stud in 1945, named after an area around Dorrigo. His dad Norm established the Braelyn Jersey stud nearby, drawing on the genetic legacy of the Braeside herd and that of the Broad’s Lynleastud.
It takes a determined man to spend his working day with other people’s kids and then, on his holidays, lug 65kg bags of spuds on piece rates. “But when it comes to dairying, you can’t go into the job 80% keen,” he said. “It’s got to be 100%. You’ve got to love it. It’s too hard, the hours are too long and the rewards are not financial ones.”
Wayne recalled: “Dad was very, very passionate about the jerseys. He’d had hip operations - one hip was replaced twice - and he had both legs amputated due to diabetes … but that didn’t stop him. He’d sit out on the veranda and say ‘look after that cow’ or ‘what cow’s that?’ He’d always keep an eye out and we kept his stud going, even when he dispersed.” Wayne continued: “When my grandfather was in his 60s and wasn’t in good health he decided to disperse the stud. I wanted to take over his stud. I was 15at the time. He said ‘I want you to keep the stud name going’. He knew I was keen.” But Wayne’s road into jersey breeding was not straightforward. “I wanted to go back on the farm but my family said there’s not enough money for two families they were running 60 head off 40ha.So I didn’t start farming,” said Wayne. “I went off and did JerseyJournalOctober/November 2010 —17
He’s also kept busy with his kids, both of whom are involved in local sporting groups. The teenagers have kept the Braelyn prefix going with a strong link to the Silvermine family and also the Hazels.“They showed last year for the first time and won a few ribbons.” Wayne shows at Dorrigo and Bellingen, usually winning a few ribbons. More competitive is the annual on-farm challenge in November that he co-ordinates for the Beautizone jersey cattle club, covering an area of mid-north coast NSW and usually attracting 100-120 entries.
The slog paid off, the very fit and wiry Wayne bought 40ha next to his dad’s place. It is an undulating-to-steep slice of very rich, basaltic soil boasting an average annual rainfall of 2000mm. He came to the property after his Dad retired from dairying in 1992. When his Dad died two years ago, his 80ha property was halved between Wayne and his brother Murray, a beef farmer. Wayne built the dairy, a 10aside herringbone … an improvement from the original six-cow walk-in. Today he milks through a basic one-person operation with no techno-wizardry. “Just plain and simple,” said Wayne. ‘We’re not greatly ambitious people. I don’t want to milk 300 animals.” He is running 115 milkers year round. “I tend to have a few calve in the autumn and the spring, about 70% of calvings occur in those two seasons. With dries, heifers and calves, his herd totals 200 and last year retained about 50 heifers. Pasture silage of 160 big round bales is cut off the home farm. That, along with 5kg/cow/day of supplement plus ad lib grass sees his girls clocking up a rolling herd average of 5866 litres at 215kg protein and 260kg fat. Out in the paddocks, “everything else goes in the cows’ mouths,” said Wayne. The place is sown down in autumn to ryegrass, clovers and plantain. The herb is a good crop in the autumn, he said, and one that the cows seem to like. Other plantings include chicory and some brassica. Running alongside Wayne’s operation is his dad’s former stud, now the interest of his kids Garth and Catherine, aged 15 and 13. (“Yes, and I’m 57 … quite old” he laughed.) His links with the area are deep. He is vice-president of the local show society treasurer of showground trust and strong connections with local historical society. Over the past 10 years he had trod the boards with the local drama club and, having a bit of a literary bent, he writes bush poetry.
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The basis of the Moonpah family herd was a bull, Banyule Quoit from near Heidelberg in Victoria, a stud established in 1945. Strong families in the Moonpah herd are Belindas, Models and Handsomes.Show winners have included Moonpah Clinton Delight and Moonpah Sambo Darlene, which won champion onfarm challenge for two consecutive years. The herd has included a lot of its own cows with the inclusion of Katandra Hazels and aIngalala Clinton bull sired by Lester, that is currently in use. “All our visitors are very impressed to see these Clinton daughters so uniform, with their udders so well-attached,” said Wayne. “I like a nice, good type of animal that’s going to produce well. She needs a good udder because that’s the main part of the cow and that’s what’s going to earn you money.” Overall, he considers that the modern jersey is “a good cow, she’s strong, But it’s up to breeders now to do their homework. You need to breed individually. You need to look at each animal.” A trend that Wayne is noticing is the demand from lifestyle farmers for a house cow. Located only 60km from Coffs Harbour means Wayne is in striking range of sea-changers keen to hand-milk. “I get heaps of calls these days,” he said. “People are funny. A lot of them are hobby farmers who’ve never milked a cow before. You’ve got to do a bit of spade work with them some of them … they have no idea.” In the past year he estimates he has sold “about half a dozen cows and as many heifers… and it’s rising.” He halter trains all his cows as calves and has a herd that is exceptionally quiet. He also speaks to them. And they answer back. Don’t believe it? OK… just listen. “Last year was an exceptional year,” said Wayne. “We had four major rain events and got 120 inches before June and then it never rained until November. It was a highly unusual season. The cows were sick of the rain and they kept saying ‘can you get us out of this mud?’” See? Talking cows!
YOUTH PROFILE - Steve Bilney
By Linda Houghton Steven Bilney has packed a lot of living into his 20 years so far; working 40 hours a week to complete his Boilermaker apprenticeship, as well as working on the family farm – Grandridge Jerseys, with parents John and Jill Bilney. The Grandridge stud consists of a 300-acre home-farm, with an additional 215 acres recently acquired from a neighbouring farm, and the Bilney’s are currently working on increasing their herd size from 180 to 280 cows. ‘My parents were keen for me to get a qualification after leaving school, and encouraged me to do an apprenticeship. At the time I left school, our farming enterprise was not quite big enough to support me and it was the best decision. Now, I am in my final year and after finishing, I intend to return home to farm fulltime – I am really looking forward to it. Also, I want to complete my AI certificate and be involved in our breeding program, hopefully I can help to build on the traditions that have been established by my father and grandfather. I’m looking forward to learning about breeding great cows, like Grandview Davenport. At the moment Dad looks after the breeding program, and I do a lot of the maintenance work outside of my 40 hours as an apprentice’ Steven said. ‘Last year, we entered Grandview Davenport into the local South Gippsland Club challenge, and hadn’t even planned
to go along to the presentation night, but we got a call to come-in, and she won 1st in her 4YO class, and got 2nd overall. It was a thrill and a great surprise for us, and we were so proud she won a place against a group of such beautiful cows, and we will definitely be putting her into this year’s challenge. She is by ‘Astound’ and has such a good nature – she’s our superstar, and she produced a heifer this year, which is great news, and we hope she is just as good. I just love the Astounds in our herd – they all seem to turn out so well’ Steven said. ‘I just think Jerseys are such unique animals, and so friendly – we have one called Buttercup who constantly nudges you for a cuddle and a pat. It’s great to have a character like that in the herd’ Steven said. Steven also enjoys overseas travel, and has already been to the USA. ‘In 2007, I participated in the student exchange program, and went to live on a huge wheat farm in Nebraska. The farm was 1,000 acres - and it was a fantastic experience to live there and see how they farm in such harsh conditions. I experienced winter while living there, and we had 1.5 metres of snow around the house. Everyday the roads are graded and snow is pushed off the walkways – it’s just their way of life over there, and everyone just gets on with their day. I lived there for six months and went to the
local school, and played Gridiron – playing the position of ‘punter’ - you really need to have a good torpedo kick to play that spot – a 55 metre kick is a good one! I ended up winning a State-wide Gridiron medal while there, and I was just stoked about that. The team cheerleaders used to wind me up during play by shouting ‘Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie, Oi, Oi, Oi’ which was really funny! Steven said. Steven went back to the USA in 2009 for another visit, and on return settled back into playing Aussie rules with the Mirboo North Tigers - and broke his left leg in 5 places. ‘I heard it snap and felt it break – both my ‘tib and fib’ were broken, and I had a rod inserted to support it until it healed. It’s OK now, but it might give me some trouble in later life’ Steven said. ‘For now, I can’t wait to be back on the farm, I love the challenge of striving for increased productivity and efficiency, and also working outside - there is nothing better on a sunny day with blue skies. I’m also looking forward to getting involved with more of our local club’s activities, and also joining some other dairy industry groups to exchange ideas’. ‘I believe there is a bright future ahead for dairying - I think that larger farms will thrive, and that owners will take on more of a management role, rather than doing all of the labour. I can’t wait to be part of it all’ Steven said.
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EURARIE JERSEYS
BROADLIN JERSEYS
Charles & Carolyn Smith 80 Rathbone Road St Germains 3620 03 5826 0325 andesholsteins@bigpond.com.au
388 Johnson Road, LOCKINGTON 3563 03 5486 2624 042786 2624 lisa.broad@bigpond.com
Brookbora Jerseys
Jimann Jerseys
Lynton and Lisa, Toni, Gavin and Cassie Broad
Robert and Sandra Bacon Tennyson Vic 3572 03 5488 2323 0429 333 119 bacons@brookbora.com.au www.brookbora.com.au
Bercar Jersey Stud Bernie and Carol McManus 252 Bamawm Rd Bamawm. 3561 Ph. 03-54832245 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
Trevor & Julie Campbell 286 Lowe Rd Rochester 3561 (03) 5484 1621 jimann@iinet.net.au
Silhouette Jerseys Richard & Ann Worboys Echuca Mitiamo Rd • Kotta 03 5483 7500 info@silhouette.biz
SHENSTONE JERSEY STUD Gordon & Lyn Emmett 12 Curr Rd Stanhope 03 5857 2629 lynemmett@bigpond.com.au .....breeding since 1930
Utopia Jerseys Jared & Courtney Ireland 53 Hewlett Lane, Locklngton. 03-54862694 I 042765765 courtney.wagner@bigpond.com
Balingen Park Jerseys “Little Cows; Big Attitude”!
Kieron & Melissa Eddy 685 Hooper Rd, Tatura, 3616 Ph: 0427 061 705 balingen_eddy@bigpond.com
Sybilgrove & Summer Spirit Jerseys
Collins Family 202 McColl Rd Ballendella 3561 Ph/Fax 03 5486 5393
Benlock Jersey Stud Bryan & Lee Rushton 79 Brooks Rd Rochester 3861 03 5484 1551 benlockj@dodo.com.au
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
Bill, Kaye and Andrew Cochrane 836 Hansen Rd, Bamawm, 3561
03 5486 5474
craigielea3@bigpond.com
JUGIONG JERSEYS
Gailee Jerseys
Curr Rd Girgarre 3624 Ph/fax 03 5854 6393 Pat 03 5854 6513 jugiong@bigpond.com.au
Norm & Dawn Stone 489 Hill Rd Stanhope 03 5857 2399 gaileeadsl@bigpond.com
Rockleigh Park Jerseys
Lincolndell Jerseys
Nicholson Family
Stewart Mancer 2/1 Moama Court, Moama Ph: 0429 88 22 01 rockleighpark@bigpond.com
Northern District
Jersey Breeders Club
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Ron and Val Read & Family 167 Panoo Road Lockington 3563
President: Bill Cochrane 03 5486 5474 Secretary: Lisa Broad 03 5486 2624
ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW RESULTS 2010 Judge: Keith Kuhne Bushlea Jerseys, Leongatha Victoria. Class 88 Heifer, born from 1 January of the current year. 1. 461 S R & L P & B K Manuel Bellview Fabulous Jennifer 2. 463 J & E Kernich Carcoola Marigold 3. 462 J & E Kernich Carcoola Destiny 2 Class 89 Heifer, yearling. 1. 467 S R & L P & B K Manuel Bellview B R S Joy 2. 468 T W & K L Douglass Brimarvi Vanstar Hopeful 3. 465 G A & L J Klatt Homelands Goals Betty 2 4. 466 M T & K L Atkins Rosedale Comerica Vannessa
Class SP JUVENILE CHAMPION JERSEY FEMALE 1. 476 B S Schutz Hindmarsh Ginger 6 Class SP RESERVE JUVENILE CHAMPION JERSEY 1. 479 J & E Kernich Carcoola Jenny Class 92 Cow, over 2 years and under 3 years old, dry. 1. 480 G A & L J Klatt Homelands Sultans Whisper Class 93 Cow, 3 year old, in milk. 1. 481 B S Schutz Hindmarsh Ginger 5 2. 482 N T & L J Krieg Skyvale Iatola 2927 Jemma
Winning pen of 3 at Interbreed with Peter Dixon Semex placing the sash at Adelaide show 2010, with handlers Mark Patullo, Shepparton Vic, Tim Thorn Hope Forest, SA, and Rebecca Joyce at Adelaide 2010.
Class 90 Heifer, 18 months old. 1. 474 J & E Kernich Carcoola Dulcie 3 2. 469 J & E Kernich Carcoola Frances 3. 473 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu Mellow 19 4. 471 N T & L J Krieg Skyvale Saver 2232 Jewel Class 91 Cow or Heifer, 2 year old, dry. 1. 476 B S Schutz Hindmarsh Ginger 6 2. 479 J & E Kernich Carcoola Jenny 3. 477 S R & L P & B K Manuel Bellview Country Mist 4. 478 S R & L P & B K Manuel Bellview Comerica Fowler
Champion Senior Dairy Cow at Adelaide 2010, with Bill Wyhoon, Warrnambool Cheese and Butter with exhibitors Sue and Tim Thorn, Hope Forest, SA, handler Mark Putallo and Julie Randall, Commonwealth Bank Agri business.
Champion Intermediate Interbreed Female at Adelaide 2010, with Ashey McAllister, Regional Manager of Coopers Animal Health and Michael Atkins, Murray Bridge SA.
Best Vessel line up at Adelaide 2010
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Class 94 Cow, 2½ year old, in milk. 1. 485 Ashtaney Jersey Ashtaney Jude Alice 2. 489 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu Ertha 88 3. 484 S R & L P & B K Manuel Bellview Parade Joy 4. 487 J & E Kernich Carcoola Melina Class 95 Cow, 2 year old, in milk. 1. 491 M T & K L Atkins Rosedale Astound Vanilla 2. 490 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu Selly 109 3. 493 Ashtaney Jersey Ashtaney Jude Tiny Class SP INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION JERSEY FEMALE 1. 491 M T & K L Atkins Rosedale Astound Vanilla Class SP RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION JERSEY FEMALE 1. 485 Ashtaney Jersey Ashtaney Jude Alice
Reserve Champion Intermediate Female at Adelaide 2010 with Andrew Koch, Moculta, SA Keith Kuhne, Leongatha, Vic, and Pauline Blacker, Hope Forest, SA.
Class 97 Cow, 5 years old and over, dry. 1. 495 B S Schutz Hindmarsh Ginger 4 2. 496 S R & L P & B K Manuel Brimarvi Pop Fowler Class 98 Cow, 4 year old, in milk. 1. 501 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu Mellow 15 2. 498 S R & L P & B K Manuel Bellview Fabulous Junette 3. 500 Ashtaney Jersey Ashtaney Brook Aisha Class 99 Cow, 5 year old. in milk. 1. 505 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu Golden Lassie 180 2. 507 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu Action Selly 3. 504 S R & L P & B K Manuel Bellview Fabulous Sophia 4. 510 J & E Kernich Carcoola Mariel 5 5. 503 M T & K L Atkins Rosedale Manhatten Verocay ET
Champion Cow at Adelaide 2010, with judge Keith Kuhne and wife Pat placing the sash Mark Putallo on the halter.
Class 100 Cow, 6 year old, in milk. 1. 509 Ashtaney Jersey Ashtaney Sambo Silverfish 2. 508 J & E Kernich Carcoola Luceeda 2 Class 101 Cow, over 6 years old, in milk. 1. 513 Ashtaney Jersey Ashtaney Barber Superstar 2. 516 S R & L P & B K Manuel Brimarvi Blaine Fowler 3. 515 J & E Kernich Carcoola Alexis 4. 512 M T & K L Atkins Daraway Taranak Verity
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Reserve Champion Senior Cow at Adelaide show 2010, being sashed by judge Keith and Pat Kuhne, Leongatha, Vic.
Class SP SENIOR CHAMPION JERSEY FEMALE 1. 501 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu Mellow 15 Class SP RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION JERSEY FEMALE 1. 505 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu Golden Lassie 180 Class 102 Cow, with Best Udder. 1. 526 G C & S J Thorn 2. 525 G C & S J Thorn 3. 524 G C & S J Thorn
Juvenile Champion with Brett Schutz, Meadows, SA and judge Keith Kuhne at Adelaide 2010.
Class 103 Group of Three Females. 1. 534 G C & S J Thorn 2. 535 Ashtaney Jersey 3. 532 S R & L P & B K Manuel Class 105 Pair of Cows, any age. 1. 541 G C & S J Thorn 2. 543 Ashtaney Jersey 3. 542 G C & S J Thorn Class 106 Cow and Daughter. 1. 550 Ashtaney Jersey 2. 545 J & E Kernich 3. 544 M T & K L Atkins Class 107 Progeny of Dam. 1. 554 Ashtaney Jersey 2. 552 B S Schutz 3. 553 S R & L P & B K Manuel
Reserve Champion Juvenile heifer at Adelaide show 2010, sashed by Sue thorn and led by Amy McDonald, Greenock, SA.
Class 108 Type and Production. 1. 501 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu Mellow 15 2. 507 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu Action Selly 3. 505 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu Golden Lassie 180 Class 109 Pair of Heifers, 2 years and under, in milk or dry. 1. 555 M T & K L Atkins 2. 557 S R & L P & B K Manuel 3. 556 J & E Kernich Class SP MOST SUCCESSFUL JERSEY EXHIBITOR 1. G C & S J Thorn Class SP SPECIAL PRODUCTION RIBBON 1. 501 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu Mellow 15 Interbreed: Class GROUP OF THREE FEMALES 501 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu Mellow 15 505 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu Golden Lassie 180 507 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu Action Selly
Champion Intermediate Female at Adelaide 2010, Keith Kuhne and Pauline Blacker with Michael Atkins on the lead.
Interbreed Class SUPREME INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION DAIRY COW 491 M T & K L Atkins Rosedale Astound Vanilla Interbreed SUPREME CHAMPION DAIRY COW 501 G C & S J Thorn Fleurieu Mellow 15
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Progeny Test Registrations Reimbursement Scheme Jersey Australia has an excellent association with each of the AI Companies; (ABS Australia, Agri-Gene, Alta-Genetics, Semex, World Wide Sires, Genetics Australia and Bos Trading), and has been successful in negotiating with them to offer our members rebates for registrations of all jersey daughters sired by a nominated list of young bulls. The list of young bulls eligible for the PT Rebate scheme is updated each year and it appears in the Jersey Journal and on the Jersey Australia website www.jersey.com.au. To qualify for the $10.00 reimbursement (plus GST), members must register and pay for the animals in the normal manner. A Progeny Test Registration Application for Reimbursement form is then submitted to Jersey Australia for processing. As an added service and to ensure that no eligible reimbursements are missed, at the end of each month a notice is sent via email (or by mail for those who don’t have email) to members advising them of any eligible animals that were registered during the month. Members have 90 days to send in an Application for Reimbursement form into the office, or may confirm their wish to apply for the rebate via return email. Reimbursements are only given on eligible registered daughters and take approximately 6-8 weeks. Jersey Australia will forward a cheque or direct deposit the funds into a nominated bank account. Due to the set up of our accounting system we are unable to hold the reimbursement money as credit for future registrations. For further details contact Cathy Watkins at Jersey House on 03 9370 9105 or via email rego@jersey.com.au
ELIGIBLE BULLS FOR PT REBATE SCHEME – 2010
ABS Australia – To be eligible, daughters must be registered between listed dates AIMERY – Kaarmona Aimery 1/4/10 - 31/12/11 MAXAPPEAL – Riverside Maximum Appeal 1/4/10 - 31/12/11 AIRRAID – Wallacedale Mels Air Raid 1/4/10 -31/12/11 MENDOZA – Fleurieu Mendoza 1/1/10 - 31/12/10 BAILBOY – Kaarmona Bail Boy 1/4/10 – 31/12/11 MOONSHINE – Riverside Moonshine ET 1/1/10 - 31/12/10 BECLEAR - Kaarmona Beclear 1/1/10 - 31/12/10 RIVERSIDE – Riverside Rockstar ET 1/1/10 - 31/12/10 CSCBRYSON – Kaarmona Bryson 1/4/10 - 31/12/11 SALSA –Fleurieu Salsa 1/4/10 - 31/12/11 CSCDOUBLE – Bushlea Double F 1/1/10 - 31/12/10 SESULY – Fleurieu Sesuly 1/1/10 – 31/12/10 CSCFERNMAN –Bushlea Fernman 1/4/10-31/12/11 SNOWPATROL – Kaarmona Snow Patrol 1/1/10 – 31/12/10 CSCMIDNIGHT – Riverside Maids Midnight 1/1/10-31/12/10 VANHELSING – Pannoo Rebel Vanhelsing 01/01/10 – 31/12/10 GOTIT – Riverside Got It Maid Imp 1/1/10 – 31/12/10 VAVOOM – Rockleigh park Valerian Vavoom 1/4/10 -31/12/11
MASQUERADE – Wallacedale Mels Masquarade KARBALA – BW Karbala UBEAUT – Jugiong Beaut Valerian SEMEX – See individual birth date ranges JEADDICTION – Riverside Addiction 1/1/10 – 31/12/10 JEGOLDORE – Nowell Goldore 01/01/10 – 31/12/10 JEACHILLES – Riverside Achilles 01/01/10 – 31/012/10 JERHODES – Jugiong Nari Rhodes 01/01/10 – 31/12/10 JEFERNWOOD – Bushlea Fernwood 01/08/09-31/12/10 JESPUTNICK – Cairnbrae Sputnick 01/01/10 – 31/12/10 JEFIDEL – Bushlea Fidel 01/01/10 – 31/12/10 JESEVERN – Fleurieu Severn 01/01/10 – 31/12/10 WORLD WIDE SIRES – To be eligible daughters must be registered between 1 May 2010 to 31 December 2010 JACEROMULUS – Fluieru Jace Romulus
AGRI-GENE – To be eligible daughter’s date of birth must be between 1 Aug 2009 and 31 Dec 2010 MAIDOFGOLD – Riverside Maid of Gold SYMBOL – Fleurieu Symbol MAXAMILLION – Cairnbrae Maxamillion VASILIS – Kaarmona Vasilis LEGENDARY – Riverside Legendary
GENETICS AUSTRALIA – To be eligible, daughters must be registered between 1 April 2010 to 31 December 2010 ACELIN – Kaarmona Acelin NAVARIAN – Colnarco Navarian ARMAGEDDON – Brookbora Armageddon PRIMALSCREAM – Bercar Primal Scream ARMBADGE – Beulah Armbadge PURSUE – Jarndie Goforit BAKARI – Meldan Bakari RESOLUTE – Jarndie Resolution BARRHILL – Kaarmona Barrhill STARBURST – Loxleigh Starburst DELIAN – Loxleigh Delian TENGEN – Mokora Tengen DISTILLER – Yoorami Flowers Jimbo VAHE – Kaarmona Vahe EXATION – Silhoutte Exation VALERAGAY – Broadlin 2429 Valerian FRONTIER – Beulah Frontier WILHELM – White Star Wilhelm
ATLA-GENETICS – To be eligible, daughters must be registered within 3 months of calf born between 1 April 2010 and 31 December 2010 BWSCOUT – BW Scout
BOS TRADING – To be eligible see individual birth date ranges BOSACTIONMAN – Wallacedale Action Mason 01/03/09 – 30/06/10 BOSSPARTAN – Jarndie Spartan 01/03/10 -30/06/11 BOSMARSTAR – Kaarmona Marstar 01/03/09 – 30/06/10
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By Lisa Broad
The Ilagay Family “I paid a high price for Ilagay but really the way she bred she would have been cheap at any price” Quote from Reg Broad’s book - ‘A Walk through Life with “Uncle Reg”.’
The Ilagay family originated from the Tolgarth stud in New Zealand. The late Reg Broad purchased Tolgarth Ilagay, who was a grand daughter of the world famous Tolgarth Illusion, and imported her to start the family at Francliff. The Ilagay family was always one of the highest milk families at Francliff and have carried that trait through to today.
B Ilagay 27 had one daughter in particular that has in turn produced nearly all the Ilagay’s we have in the herd today. Broadlin Ilagay 35 HC+88 sire: FW Yankee Chief. She was the type of breeding cow no matter what sire you used on her, the result were good. There have been 126 Ilagay progeny enter the herd from this line. Pictured below:
Here at Broadlin, the cow that started the family was, Francliff Ilagay 188 VHC EXC she was purchased from Francliff in partnership with Keith and Margaret Eade. Together we flushed F. Ilagay 188 to many different bulls, with both parties gaining daughters, which produced the strong family base we have today. She was the top production cow at Broadlin on several lactations. Her daughter that has had the most impact is Broadlin Ilagay 27 VHC 91 EXC9. Sire A-Nine Top Brass Pictured below.
Broadlin Ilagay 2443 EXC90 Dam of Broadlin Navagay at SEMEX We have been fortunate to have several Ilagay bulls over the years enter the progeny test system. This only highlights the depth of this great cow family.
She was placed 1st 7years in milk at Melb Royal 1994, 1st 6 years and over in milk and Reserve Champion Autumn fair in Echuca 1995, and 3rd best vessel Showcase 1996.
With the introduction of genomic testing it is exciting to have a cow family like the Ilagay’s. The latest Ilagay bulls to enter the PT system with genomic testing are. NAVAGAY (SEMEX), TOMTOM (G.A.).
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Pictured below
Ilagay’s are well known for their high production. In this years top ASI list B. Ilagay 2499 is listed as the number 7 ASI cow. Some high producing Ilagay’s in our herd. B Ilagay 2159 9208 milk 390 fat 340 prot. B Ilagay 78 8996 milk 383 fat 314 prot. B Ilagay 79 8732 milk 375 fat 327 prot. There is always an Ilagay near the top of the PI list.
Broadlin Ilagay 2429 EXC 91 Dam of VALERGAY at G.A. Within our herd we have used several Ilagay natural sires with another crop calving this year that we are very pleased with. Some making our show team. This again supports the fact the Ilagay family has depth of pedigree to go on to breed many great animals.
We have always taken pride in selling animals that will go on and perform in other herds, and to become the foundation of solid families as they have done here. A great cow from this family that comes to mind is Jugiong Ilagay 4712 SUP 93 EXC producing 10762 litres of milk and was Champion Cow Northern Districts Jersey Breeders Club On farm Challenge. Her G-g-dam was purchased from Broadlin. Again Ilagay’s combining type and production.
The Ilagay family has had a huge influence on the breed already, whether it’s type, production, ASI or bull dams this family has produced them all. We’re looking forward, with excitement, at the next generations we have.
WANTED
Elite Jersey Bulls for Progeny Testing Genetics Australia is interested in identifying the best Jersey genetics for Australia breeders. If you have young bulls out of high genetic merit cows, backed by strong cow families we are interested. If you think your genetics will contribute to the continued improvement within the breed then we need to know about them. Information on these young bulls including; pedigree, details on the dam and cow family information can be emailed to Alan Blum ablum@genaust.aom.au or if you would like additional information you can call 56 232207 or 0418 562625.
Alan Blum Genetics Australia with Pat and Rosemary Roache the breeders of proven sires OUTINFRONT, BADGER and LAFALOT.
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For many years Australian Jersey breeders have sourced the very best global Jersey genetics had to offer. Now is an exciting time to be involved in helping identify and develop Australian Jerseys for the future.
Obituary — Graham Victor Smith 17.10.1934—1.8.2010
Graham Victor Smith was born on 17 October 1934. He was the son of a carpenter and the grandson of a dairy farmer. From a young age, Graham spent a lot of time on his grandfather’s Jersey farm, Falls View at Waharoa, New Zealand. As a school boy, Graham entered many calf club competitions, winning a number of first places, championships and trophies. On leaving school at 15, Graham worked for 2 ½ years at the Tolgarth stud, a top jersey stud in New Zealand at the time. When the stud sold cattle to an Australian breeder, Mr Reg Broad, Graham accompanied the cows on the boat to Australia. Reg Broad wrote ‘in 1952 Tolgarth Jersey Stud advertised a dispersal sale on their farm in Te Awamutu, New Zealand. As I had purchased Tolgarth Illusion in Australia a couple of years earlier, I travelled to New Zealand to see the herd before it was dispersed. Graham was employed by the stud and showed me ten really top cows held in a separate paddock near the house. Graham talked over their breeding. This was the point that I realised Graham was a gifted stud breeder. He had the knowledge of the animal’s background and he also knew their production and conformation. I quickly offered Graham the opportunity to travel on the ship to Australia caring for the animals that I later purchased’.
Pyramid Hill with Elsie (daughter of Will and Beth Broad) in 1969. This farm was purchased from Ernie Broad and became the home of Tatara Jersey Stud which by then consisted of about 70 cows. The farm was approximately 100 hectares with a walk through cowshed containing 4 sets of cups. Over the years, Tatara also became the home for Graham and Elsie’s 5 children, Ashley (dec), Narelle, Darryn, Tanya and Deborah.
Graham commenced work for Reg Broad at the Francliff Jersey Stud in Sutton Grange. Graham had a keen eye for quality animals. The TATARA Jersey Stud was started by Graham on 1st July 1959 after the purchase of Francliff Betty 2. The name Tatara originated from Graham’s New Zealand background “Totara”, however this name had already been assigned to another dairy farm, so Graham was offered Tatara. After working at Francliff for 9 years and putting together approximately 25 top cows of his own, Graham moved to Mitiamo to work for Arnold Farrar and then onto Yarrawalla working for the Gronow family. He then went on to share-farm with Arthur Broad at Durham Ox, until he purchased his own farm near
Graham showed his cows all around north and central Victoria, as well as making the occasional long trip to Gippsland shows and sales and the Royal Melbourne Show. There were successful Tatara sales over the years, combined with Deloraine (Will and Beth Broad), Jenolian (Trevor and Joan Broad) and Les Bunn of Gippsland. In 1998 Graham was awarded a life membership for the Murray Valley Jersey Cattle Club, after approximately 17 years as secretary and in 2001, Graham and Elsie sold their farm to son Darryn and moved to Huntly, on the outskirts of Bendigo. Graham passed away on 1st August 2010, aged 75. Graham had many special friends. He was always the first to reach out to people with a smile and a handshake. His warm heart and caring nature were felt by many and that’s how he will be remembered.
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OFFICE MATTERS By Office Manager Lorraine Keating
Hi all, Up in the tropics they have a build-up to the “wet” which gets everyone a little tense and makes some people a little crazy – they go “troppo”. Now I’m not comparing our office situation to their big build-up, but we certainly have a mini one here. Spring Registrations start “pouring” in and as fast as Jenny and Cathy can register, more arrive the next day. Not that we’re complaining mind, that’s our reason to be, but you can definitely feel the tension as the pile gets higher (or stays the same no matter how many you think you’ve done for the day). Added to that this year is the Elders export to China which requires 2,000+ animals to be registered. Jenny walks around muttering to herself “We will get it done, we will get it done” like a mantra, while Cathy just sits stoically at the computer and keys in …. Though I think I can hear her grinding her teeth.
Classification applications are starting to trickle in, I’m sure the flood will occur on the 5th October (5 days after cut-off in case you didn’t know). That will then die down until the flurry of last minute phone calls which is when we get the really good excuses. Jersey Futurity is also up and running for the first year – due 30 September, hmmm, who worked out that date?? And because I plagiarised the Class Application for Futurity, opening the mail is getting very confusing!
The real beauty of being here nearly 3 years is that I’m aware of the pitfalls and can prepare adequately for them. YEH, RIGHT, if you believe that ….. Working with Jersey Members ensures that you will never know what will happen one day to the next – can be quite interesting and sometimes make you want to tear out your hair.
u t a l a r t g i ons n o C The Calendar has started, thought I’d get a head start this year to avoid the trauma of last year, though you’ve got to admit that last year was better than the nightmare of my first year when the dates were wrong (HORROR!)
On behalf of all the Jersey Australia (WA) members we wish the new Mr Wayne & Mrs Belinda Owston every success and happiness after their big day. Belinda (formerly Lutey) was caught here celebrating with a bubbly alongside her much fancied bridesmaid Misty and proud mother Susan Lutey who also moonlights as Jersey Australia (WA) Secretary.
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However I am breathing deeply – as we say in here – “calm, Calm, CALM” Catch ya’ — Lorraine
Simon Reid “Jackiah Jerseys” and Belinda Egan “Ripponlea Jerseys” have announced their engagement and we wish them every happiness for their future together.
Diamond K Eclipes #2446, VG 84
USDA Genomic Evaluation 08-10 60 dtrs. 39 herds PTAM +704 PTA%F +0.11 PTAF +54 PTA%P +0.04 PTAP +32 Rel. 87% PL 2.6 SCS 2.89 USDA/AJCA Genomic Type 08-10 23 dtrs. 13 herds PTAT +1.70 JUI +5.25 Rel. 74% GJPI 161
Bohnerts Eclipes Marty-P