The Australian Jersey Journal December 2008

AUSTRALIAN

JERSEY

Journal

December 2008/ January 2009 Print Post Approved 325550-009

No. 1 ASI Jersey The Complete Package Cairnbrae Jerseys

Nowell Jerseys

NOWELL FP SANDY SUP 92 A2/A2

Champion Cow NEJCC OFC 2007 Champion Dairy Cow Tallangatta Show 2007 Her ABE son Santana is available from Alta and her Valerian and Parade sons going to G.A. Rebel Son Available.

Nowell Power Sandy’s 2yo Manhatten daughter has the top PI in the Kaddy herd at 130.

2.2 7593m 4.4% 336kgf 3.8% 291kgp 3.11 6509m 4.8% 311kgf 4.1% 262kgp 245days+

“Our two PT Tailboard Heifers are now VHC”

Nowell Tailboard Benita

Christmas Greetings and a prosperous 2009 to all Jersey Enthusiasts

Nowell Tailboard Davinia

Nowell Jerseys Huon Vic. Ph. 02 60273603 E-mail. n.k.furze@bigpond.com Web Page www.jersey.com.au click on member sites

Volume 62 No. 20 —Dec 2008/Jan 2009

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

President’s Message

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End of an Era at Kameruka

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Alta News

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Agrigene Tour Highlights

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Jersey Worlds Combine

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Youth Profile-Aaron Thomas

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NSW State Show

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Obituary-Ian Fleming

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Office Matters

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Koree Island Jerseys

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Genomics opens new Opportunities

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Cairnbrae Flowers Estelle Superior 92 points Reserve Champion Cow Colac 2006

New South Wales

QUEENSLAND

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

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

COVER

State Secretary - Milton Johnston Phone: (02) 6552 5915 Fax: (02) 6552 5915 State Secretary - Diane Reeves Phone: (07) 5485 4585 Work: (07) 3221 3182 Fax: (07) 5485 4575 Email: ajbsqld@bigond.com

24 mths - 6764 - 3.7 248 Prot - 5.0 - 336 Fat - 152 PI 35 mths - 7730 - 3.7 - 283 Prot - 4.8 - 370 Fat - 133 PI 47 mths - 8692 - 3.7 - 322 Prot - 4.9 - 430 Fat - 152 PI ET Maximum son Recently calved to Action - Heifer

TASMANIA

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

VICTORIA

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

WESTERN AUSTRALIA State Secretary - Kay Peek Phone: (08) 9313 2145 Fax: (08) 9313 3380

Opinions expressed in The Australian Jersey Journal are not necessarily those of the Australian Jersey Breeders Society Federal Council Inc. or Compiling Editor, and no responsibility whatsoever is taken for their authenticity. While every effort will be made to publish advertisements as ordered, no responsibility is taken for the failure of an advertisement to appear as ordered.

Jersey Australia Research Fund 28

Alan & Janine Carson 80 McNabb’s Rd, Irrewillipe East

ADVERTISERS INDEX FC

Katandra Park

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Nowell Jerseys

IFC

Wallacedale

14

World Wide Sires

IBC

ABS

15

Semex

BC

Almervista

16

Agrigene

21

Adadale

22

Cairnbrae Jerseys

Meldan Jerseys

3

Bushlea 90 Plus Sale

4

CGJBC

5

Alta Belmont

7

Bushlea 90 Plus Sale

25

First Choice

8

Gelbeado Park Jerseys

26

GMJBC

27

Bushlea Jace Fernleaf

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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 JerseyJournal December 2008/January 2009 —

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President’s Message

To members of the Jersey community, both in Australia and elsewhere, on behalf of the committee and staff of Jersey Australia I sincerely wish you all a peaceful and enriching Christmas and a 2009 that brings reward.

Our fledgling Jersey Australia is finding its feet with prioritized directions being set and blueprints put in place to help us all work together to optimize opportunities for both the Jersey community and our beautiful brown cow.

Recent trends indicate a tremendous surge of Jersey interest throughout many areas of the globe including both North and South America; right across Asia; Southern Africa; opportunities opening up around the Mediterranean in places like Turkey and some Northern African States and , of course, in our own backyard.

Australian Jerseys are uniquely placed in a world where management practices range across the entire spectrum. Our Jersey genetics perform equally well whether in a controlled feeding program or on open range grazing. This significantly expands the potential market place and broadens our opportunities.

The world of Jersey is only beginning Merry Christmas everybody Trev

It’s on again!

19th May, 2009

19th May, 2009

JERSEY AUSTRALIA INAUGURAL AGM & JERSEY EXTRAVAGANZA

A unique opportunity to showcase your stud Sell at the Inaugural Jersey Australia AGM

19th – 22nd May 2009

Pedigrees are now being accepted for consideration Sale Manager - Pat Nicholson - 03 5854 6393 BH - 03 5854 6513 AH

Proudly hosted by the Northern District Jersey Breeders Club

Further information www.northernlightsale.com.au

Herd inspections, formal & informal social events,Vic Branch AGM, national & international guest speakers. So mark it in your diary, book your relief milkers or annual leave now & we’ll see you there!

Including

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

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nyowee@activ8.net.au Graham Hoey 77 Warner Street, Warwick QLD 4370 Telephone: (07) 4661 4157

Jeff Parker 142 Moy Pocket Rd Kenilworth Qld 4574 Telephone: (07) 5466 0389 glenecho@skymesh.net.au

Don Fry Mitchell Rd, Benger, WA Telephone: (08) 9726 9226 katandra@geo.net.au

Chris MacKenzie RMB 5460 Timboon Victoria 3268 Telephone: (03)559 87222 jireh859@aussiebroadband.com.au

Geoff Heazlewood PO Box 87 Latrobe 7307 Telephone: (03) 6426 1169

Troy Mauger The Willows Willawa Rd Jerilderie NSW 2716 Telephone: (03) 5885 9294 tmmauger@bigpond.com.au

Noel Furze “Holmecotte” Rmb 2015, Huon 3695 Telephone: (02) 6027 3603 nkfurze@bigpond.com

— JerseyJournal December 2008/January 2009

AJBS Website: www.jersey.com.au

Burnleigh Rebel Nellie 87 pts @ 2 years

Great cow Family

Great functional type, super dairy frame and capacity with a silky well attached udder. Rebel x Paramount 87pt x Barber 90pt x Berretta 90pt x Brigadier 90pt x Duncan 93pt Nellie is open & can be flushed to the bull of your choice.

Enquiries welcome.

Meldan Jerseys is growing, we now have members of 8 different North American cow families, including : Babe, Belle, Colette ,Golda ,Kelli ,Nellie, Maggie May & Violet Australian Families Fernleaf, Marie, Goldie ,Linda ,Melanie, Mistletoe & Silvermine

Meldan Jerseys – Breeding on Brand Names

Brendan & Melissa Scott 91 Bay Rd Jam Jerrup meldan9@bigpond.com www.jersey.com.au go to studs meldan JerseyJournal December 2008/January 2009 —

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Bushlea 90 Plus Sale 3rd March, 2009

33 daughters sell from these past and present I.D.W. exhibits

Bushlea Brook Fernleaf VHC92 Bushlea Etta Fernleaf 7 VHC90 Bushlea Brook Maybell Sup Ex 94 3 Megastars, 1 Action, 2 Joe, 2 Prince, 1 Pine, 1 Comerica

2 Jace, 2 Megastar, 1 Comerica, 1 Sambo

1 Action, 1 Megastar, 1 Comerica, 1 Senior

Bushlea Lester Iris 9 VHC92

Bushlea Lester S Beauty VHC91

Bushlea Jace Fernleaf VHC91

1 Manhatten

1 Manhatten

1 Brookbi

Bushlea Jude Fernleaf 6 VHC92

Bushlea Fusion Alice VHC 90 Bushlea Etta S Beauty 3 VHC90 1 Blair

1 Jace

Bushlea Pyramid Fernleaf VHC90

Bushlea Golden Fernleaf VHC90

2 Comericas, 1 Country

Bushlea Moon Fernleaf VHC91 1 Comerica

3 Legions

Bushlea Farms

1 Rasmus

Keith & Pat Kuhne Ph: 0356 642235 Email: bushlea@dodo.com.au Wayne & Lisa Kuhne Ph: 0356 642403 Email: bushleafarms@bigpond.com.au

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      

      

     

                        

     

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           

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     

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     

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    

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     

     

     

     

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     

     

    

     

        

     

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News

from Alta Genetics:

By Julian Pick ALTABELMONT is the new type sensation at ALTA. Australian daughters are calving now and we are expecting the same great type as inspected by Tara Bohnert, Alta’s Jersey Specialist; recently in the US. Tara commented “ALTABelmont is certainly causing a buzz in the US marketplace and gaining international demand as well. It’s hard to go wrong with a Centurion son, add to it the Duncan Belle family that has had tremendous success, and we knew the possibilities were great from the beginning. Ren Belle was undefeated as a 2 year old in the show ring and the likes of her can be seen through her son in the many daughters now parading the show ring. Breeder satisfaction is equally pleasing in the shed working with cows that have a tremendous amount of height and width from an extremely well attached udder that deliver great amounts of milk.” {Insert pic} Brian Leslie recently attended the Canadian Royal and reports as follows. RESURRECTION will be the Jersey bull to use in 2009! The Jersey show was tremendous and daughters of 21st sires certainly stood out. Senior and Grand Champion was awarded to a daughter of Rapid Bay sire Giprat

Belles Jade (she also won at Madison).

Junior Champion went to a daughter of Rapid Bay sire Giprat Belles Connection. However the talk of the show was the last son of Duncan Belle in Rapid Bay Ressurection, he sired the winning heifer calf and the winning 2yo in milk along with several other successful in milk heifers. He also sired the winning 2yo in milk at the All American show, Loiusville a few days prior!

Talking with Jersey breeders, they are all very high on the Ressurections, saying they are the best group of 2yo’s they have.

The 13yo cow, Rapid Bay Wistler’s Rumour Ex96, stood second to the Champion Cow and was a crowd favourite. She was by far the oldest cow on the ground and looked incredible, her son by Connection is available and embryos from her will sell at the 21st Sale at IDW. Last years’ Grand Champion Gorgeous, was on display, milking 540 days (not shown), to represent her week old Connection heifer calf that sold for the top price of CAD$52,000 at the Sale of Stars.

I think she is the most perfect Jersey cow I have ever seen! Her sons Guapo and Glasgow are both available, they are must use sires!

“Jersey Worlds - Combine in 2009” Jersey Australia is seeking ‘Expression of Interest’ from its members to join the 2009 Trade Mission to the USA.

The Trade Mission will enable Australian Jersey Genetics to be promoted at the World Conference and to an International audience that will include breeders from all major dairying countries.

TRADE MISSION COMPONENTS:• Module 1 (16 Days): Depart Australia on Monday 22nd June – The Trade Mission will spend time in the ‘Pan-Handle’ of Texas (fastest growing dairy region in US), then to Columbus – Ohio (Headquarters for American Jersey Cattle Association), before moving onto Syracuse in New York State – host city for the WJCB Conference & Trade Show.

Depart for home on Sunday 5th July (Arrive back in Australia on Tuesday 7th July)

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• Module 2 (11 Days): Depart Australia on Saturday 27th June – Join the Trade Mission in Columbus - Ohio and then travel to Syracuse for the WJCB Conference & Trade Show. Depart for home on Sunday 5th July (Arrive back in Australia on Tuesday 7th July)

Trade Mission into the New England Region of USA. Depart for home on Friday 10th July (Arrive back in Australia on Sunday 12th July)

• Module 3 (8 Days): Depart Australia on Tuesday 30th June – Arrive in Syracuse and join the Trade Mission for the WJCB Conference & Trade Show.

Depart for home on Sunday 5th July (Arrive back in Australia on Tuesday 7th July)

Complete itinerary and prices are pending.

• Module 4 (5 Days): On Sunday 5th July - following the WJCB Conference & Trade Show there is an opportunity to continue the

Jersey Australia PO Box 292, Ascot Vale, Victoria, 3032. Tel: (03) 9370-9105 E-mail: jersey@jersey.com.au

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You’ll be able to pick and choose from the various modules to fit your schedule!

PLEASE SAVE THE DATES In the meantime please contact Jersey House and record your interest:

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First Choice Sells IDW 2009 First Choice Iola 2 HC+88 First Choice Iola 2nd HC+88 at 3 yrs 23 Mn 6007 204 3.4 250 4.2 305 days P.I. 94 Her Blair daughter born 9.3.07 bred to Valerian sells. A first time opportunity to buy into the Canadian Iola family. Her grand dam Rexlea Perimeter Iola Ex90 5 yrs 9920 536 5.4 427 4.3 284 days No. 2 LPI cow in Canada

First Choice Ruby Bow 86 pts 2 yrs Claydon Park Joel Ruby HC+88 81 Mn 7699 277 3.6 381 4.9 305 days P.I. 106 Her Comerica daughter born 25.11.07 sells consistency and longevity is this family’s strength.

Photo: Maternal sister to calf selling sired by Lester Sambo

First choice sells at Bushlea 90 plus sale March 3, 2009

Rolma Sambo Eileen 19 VHC90

60 Mn 6748 247 3.7 389 5.8 305 days P.I.96 Her smart Aug 07 born Senior daughter sells Lot 27 Her 1/2 sister sold for $10,000 at final Rolma sale

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Rolma Bie Gem 22 VHC90

60 Mn 7331 261 3.6 287 3.9 297 days P.I.95 Her August 08 born Comerica daughter sells Lot 60

THE JERSEY AUSTRALIA N.S.W. BRANCH

2008 N.S.W. STATE JERSEY SHOW Thursday 30 & Friday 31 October, 2008 at Camden Showground Judge - Mr. Robert Anderson

A great exhibition of Jerseys and Jersey fellowship was witnessed at Camden over 2 days for the running of NSW state Youth Show and open show incorporating the inaugural Futurity class and Production awards.

The show had 85 head exhibited from 23 breeders with the youth show having 20 participants.

Ken Atkins judged the Youth Show and the Futurity class for animals born between 1/7/05 and 30/06/08 that had been nominated the previous year to compete for $825.

Robert Anderson from the Gippsland region of Victoria was the judge of the open show and was impressed with the quality of cattle paraded before him over the days commenting on the improvement in the depth of classes compared to 1999 when he also judged the State Show.

The highlight of the show was the 4 years and under 5 years in milk with 16 head entered in which the Senior and reserve senior champion selected out of this class.

Also of interest was in the juvenile classes where there were three animals entered sired by JEComerica that went on too be named Champion, Reserve & Honourable juvenile champion.

The NSW state branch would like to thank the many sponsors of the day including Dairy Farmers, Barastoc, 21st Century Genetics, International Animal Health Products, M.Singleton & Family, Semex, World Wide Sires, Orana Jerseys, Bralock Jerseys, Rowantree Jerseys, Kendale Jerseys, ABS Australia, Bos Trading, Agrigene, Manning District Jersey Cattle Club and Genetics Australia. Without this support such an event would not be possible.

RESULTS

1 J Quin Orana Golden Silverfinch Golden Boy of Ferreira 1st Production CLASS 7~ 2008 FUTURITY 1 C C & J Cochrane Parrabel Connect Delight Giprat Belles Connection 2 Wilson Family Shirlinn Caesar Starfinch Fleurieu Caesar 3 Adam Gavenlock Ingalala Astound Junette Mollybrook Berretta Fabulous CLASS 8~ 21st Century Genetics Female under 24 months in milk 1 Wilson Family Shirlinn Icy Eve Kendale Big Time Ice 2 Wilson Family Shirlinn Icy Mandie Kendale Big Time Ice 3 Rowantree Jerseys Rowantree K B Mals Denson Dale Kays Boy CLASS 9~ World Wide Sires Australia, Female 24 and under 30 months in milk 1 Rivendell Jerseys Brunchilli B Passion Silver Spring Belmont 2 M & R Wilson Jamber Jade Lady Giprat Belles Jade 3 J Quin Orana Legion Pet

CLASS 1 ~ Manning District Jersey Cattle Club Heifer under 6 months 1 Rivendell Jerseys Rivendell Comerica Crystal Bridon Remake Comerica 2 S Salway Glencraig Sambo Marlene Lester Sambo 3 E W & S Oslear Cedar Vale Futurity Daydream Sunset Canyon Futurity CLASS 2 ~ Australian Jersey Breeders Society – N.S.W. Branch, Heifer 6 months and under 12 months 1 C. Allen Riverside Collettes Cosmo Bridon Remake Comerica 2 Brunchilli Jerseys Brunchilli BRC Eileen Bridon Remake Comerica 3 B Gavenlock Bralock Legion Merle B W Legion CLASS 3 ~ Barastoc Dairy Feeds Heifer 12 months and under 18 months 1 E W & S Oslear Cedar Vale Country Floss B W Country 2 P Buckley Buffel Vale Sensation Bambi Summertime Sensation 3 J Quin

Orana Lemvig Ilagay Orana Lemvigs Sambo CLASS 4 ~ Dairy Farmers Heifer 18 months and under 24 months 1 M & R Wilson Burnside Monty Dulcie Burnside Buttercups Monty 2 J Quin Orana LS Ilagay Orana Lemvigs Sambo 3 Rowantree Jerseys Rowantree F P Mayjay Claydon Park Flower Power BARASTOC DAIRY FEEDS JUVENILE CHAMPION C. Allen Riverside Collettes Cosmo Sire - Bridon Remake Comerica BARASTOC DAIRY FEEDS RESERVE CHAMPION Brunchilli Jerseys Brunchilli BRC Eileen Sire – Bridon Remake Comerica HONOURABLE MENTION Rivendell Jerseys Rivendell Comerica Crystal Sire - Bridon Remake Comeric CLASS 5 ~ Barastoc Dairy Feeds Female 24 and under 36 months, dry 1 S. Salway Glencraig Prince Silvermine Lara Renaissance Prince CLASS 6~ Barastoc Dairy Feeds Cow 3 years and over dry

B W Legion CLASS 10 ~ ABS Australia Female 30 and under 36 months in milk 1 J Hayes Ingalala Biestar Jess 2 Bushlea Brook Biestar 2 C C & J Cochrane Parrabel Connect Delight Giprat Belles Connection 3 Brunchilli Jerseys Brunchilli W Vision Wattlebrink Whiskey 1st Production - J Quin Orana Sultan Memory SHF Centurion Sultan CLASS 11 ~ Kendale Jerseys Junior Best Udder 1 J Hayes Ingalala Biestar Jess 2 Bushlea Brook Biestar 2 Wilson Family Shirlinn Icy Mandie Kendale Big Time Ice 3 Wilson Family Shirlinn Icy Eve Kendale Big Time Ice GENETICS AUSTRALIA INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION J Hayes Ingalala Biestar Jess 2 Sire - Bushlea Brook Biestar GENETICS AUSTRALIA RESERVE CHAMPION Wilson Family Shirlinn Icy Eve

Intermediate Champion Jersey Cow Reserve Champion Intermediate Jersey Cow

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Sire - Kendale Big Time Ice HONOURABLE MENTION Wilson Family Shirlinn Icy Mandie Sire - Kendale Big Time Ice CLASS 12 ~ International Animal Health Products Pen of 2 females under 36 months 1 Wilson Family 2 J. Hayes 3 Rivendell Jerseys CLASS 13 ~ BOS Trading Cow 3 years and under 4 years in milk 1 J Quin Orana Hallmark Ilagay 4 Ingalala Hallmark 1st Production 2 B & I Hapgood Claydons Platinum Nadine 4 Mollybrook Berretta Fabulous 3 Brunchilli Jerseys Brunchilli Jades Girl Giprat Belles Jade 2nd Production Buckley Family Nimerald Kody Maybell D & E Avery Kody CLASS 14 ~ Semex Pty. Ltd. Cow 4 years and under 5 years in milk 1 E W & S Oslear Siesta Astound Keryl Mollybrook Berretta Fabulous 2 S Salway Glencraig Brair Interest Glencraig Fair 3 Wilson Family Shirlinn Sambo Melys Lester Sambo 1st Production 2nd Production - J Quin

Orana Lemvig Silverfinch Fyn Lemvig 3rd Production - E W & S Oslear Misty Glen Flower Power Regal Claydon Park Flower Power CLASS 15 ~ ABS Australia Cow 5 years and under 7 years in milk 1 Wilson Family Shirlinn Jasper Jessie Claydon Park Jasper 2nd Production 2 Brunchilli Jerseys Brunchilli Marcia Brunchilli PMI Impact 1st Production 3 E W & S Oslear Shirlinn Miss Pet Fleurieu Berretta Aramis 3rd Production CLASS 16 ~ Agri-Gene Cow 7 years and over in milk 1 M & R Wilson Torrens View Finale Buttercup Auburnvue Karmel Grand Finale

2 J Quin Orana Lassies Serenade 2 Bushlea Lassies Hermitage 1st Production CLASS 17 ~ World Wide Sires Australia Pen of 3 females over 3 years 1 Wilson Family 2 E W & S Oslear 3 Buckley Family CLASS 18 ~ Genetics Australia Dams Progeny 1 J, Quin 2 J. Quin 3 Buckley Family The Nancy Singleton Memorial Award for Production Champion Production Cow Brunchilli Jerseys Brunchilli Marcia Sire - Brunchilli PMI Impact Poduction 623 Kg Fat prot The Nancy Singleton Memorial Award for Production, Reserve Champion Production Cow J Quin Orana Lassies Serenade 2

Senior Champion Jersey Cow

N.S.W. STATE JERSEY YOUTH SHOW

Sire - Bushlea Lassies Hermitage Production 614 kg Fat + Prot CLASS 19 Rowantree Jerseys Senior Best Udder 1 S Salway Glencraig Brair Interest Glencraig Fair 2 E W & S Oslear Siesta Astound Keryl Mollybrook Berretta Fabulous 3 Wilson Family Shirlinn Jasper Jessie Claydon Park Jasper DAIRY FARMERS CHAMPION COW Plus BRALOCK JERSEY TROPHY E W & S Oslear Siesta Astound Keryl Sire - Mollybrook Berretta Fabulous DAIRY FARMERS RESERVE CHAMPION S Salway Glencraig Brair Interest Sire - Glencraig Fair HONOURABLE MENTION Wilson Family Shirlinn Jasper Jessie Sire - Claydon Park Jasper CLASS 20~ Australian Jersey Cattle Club Challenge, Sponsored by Orana Jersey Stud 1 Hunter Valley Jersey Cattle Club 2 Cumberland & Southern District Jersey Cattle Club 3 Bega Valley Jersey Cattle Club MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR Wilson Family

Thursday 30 October, 2008 Camden Showground Judge: Mr. Ken Atkins Bralock Parade Melody Paraders Competition Class 8 ~ Heifer 15 months and Burnside Monty Frankline under 18 months 2 Tom Wilson Class 1 (13 years & under) Champion Heifer 1 Brad Cullen Burnside Belmont Dulcie 1 Brad Cullen Bralock Legion Merle paraded by Cedar Vale Country Floss 3 Brendan Lee 2 Tom Wilson Ashleigh Mayo 2 Katy Cullen Orana Jace Ilagay 3 Hamish McIntosh Reserve Champion Heifer Jamber Sambo Lady Class 6 ~ Heifer 9 months and Class 2 (14 - 16 years) Brunchilli BRC Eileen Class 9 ~ Heifer 18 months and under 12 months 1 Katy Cullen paraded by Grace Pardo under 21 months 1 Grace Pardo 2 Ashleigh Mayo Honourable Mention 1 Patrick Buckley Rivendell Comerica Crystal 3 Rachael Dawson Rivendell Comerica Crystal Buffel Vale Hollys Eve 523 2 Tom Pearce Class 3 (17 years & over) paraded by Katy Cullen 2 April Brown Glencraig Sambo Marlene 1 Tom Pearce Youth Judging Competition Buffel Vale Sensation Bambi 3 Hamish McIntosh 2 Brendan Lee GROUP 1 (13 years & under) 3 Brendan Lee Bralock Merlin Sam 3 Kate Boardman 1 Tom Wilson Orana Lemvig Ilagay Class 7 ~ Heifer 12 months and Champion Parader 2 Brad Cullen Class 10 ~ Heifer 21 months and under 15 months Brad Cullen 3 Emily Wilson under 24 months 1 Ashleigh Mayo Reserve Champion Parader 1 Stephanie Tarlinton GROUP 2 (14 years & over) Bralock Legion Merle Tom Pearce Hazel Vale Furor Benita 2 Grace Pardo 1 Katy Cullen Class 5 ~ Heifer 6 months and 2 Jess Monterth Brunchilli BRC Eileen 2 Ashleigh Mayo under 9 months Burnside Monty Dulcie 3 Tom Pearce 3 Rhiannon Icasuriaga 1 Ashleigh Mayo 3 Tom Wilson Riverside Collettes Cosmo

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By Linda Houghton Together with their three children, Arthur and Ann Trotter have enjoyed a happy family life on the farm, and now love sharing it with their four grandchildren. In addition, the Trotter’s have hosted farm visits from Wauchope Secondary College students, and community groups.

“While I love farming, it is not my whole life – our family and children have always come first, and we also enjoy helping others in the community.

Ann and I have loved participating in programs similar to the ‘Calves in School’ program, which provides kids interested in agriculture with the chance to learn about showing cattle, caring for the cows and attending the local show. Handling animals seems to have such a soothing effect on kids, and they always leave in a more relaxed state. We also participate in church and other community programs that assist troubled young people, and we have them visit the farm. Handling the animals teaches them to be responsible and caring, and gives the kids a chance to take timeout and relax. I remember one young girl loved to spend time just sitting with our dog, chatting away to him – I guess he was a good listener, and just accepted what she was saying!” Arthur said.

Arthur and Ann Trotter established Koree Island Jersey stud in 1983, and their unique property is nestled within a loop in the Hastings River - about 12kms from the township of Wauchope in NSW. However, Arthur didn’t go straight into farming, after finishing school he studied agriculture and took up a position with the Dept. of Agriculture as a Dairy/Livestock Officer in Maitland, during the 1970’s. “While I am glad I studied and joined the Dept., I was always itching to get out of the job and go back to farming. On the positive side, my career gave me the opportunity to meet people, and to make great contacts in the industry – and

to learn from them along the way,” Arthur said.

Previously owned by Arthur’s parents since 1936, Koree Island Jerseys is a 130-acre property in a picturesque setting, with the house and dairy positioned on an elevated area, surrounded by gently undulating paddocks towards the flats.

The soil is fertile, and a varied mix of shallow and very deep alluvial types.

The flood-prone island area consists of three properties in total – there is one other dairy farm, and an organic herb farm. “This area generally receives good regular rainfalls, but we did notice how dry it became in 2002/2003. Luckily, for the past three years the rainfall has been good again, and to top us up we have access to an annual licensed allocation of around 80Ml from the Hastings River system. Using a diesel pump and travelling irrigation we can water 25 acres of pasture. In the good years, we don’t need it, and during dry times the water authority won’t let us use it! The price of diesel has also increased dramatically, and we have certainly felt that,” Arthur said.

The Trotter’s replaced the old walk-through dairy with a new 7 –aside herringbone, and now it takes around 40 minutes to milk 50 to 60 cows, plus clean-up time. Recently, 20 Holsteins were sold, reducing the herd from 80 cows to around 60 registered Jerseys. “We supply Hastings Valley Dairy, they are a small well-run company who specialise in cheeses – especially fetta and hard cheese styles.” Arthur said.

“Our cows calve all year-round, including the summer. We have a well-shaded property and our cows seem to do well with this arrangement.

It also allows the fresh cows to come into the shed in small numbers – and in a relaxed way.

Another advantage is that we have calves born in small batches, all of the time – which makes it easier to raise them,” Arthur said.

There is a big emphasis on pasture at Koree Island, and the Trotters grow what they can, supplemented by grain. Over the years, Arthur reckons he has perfected an efficient method of pasture harvesting. “I see our herd as a group of ‘harvesters’, converting the feed we grow to milk – and I do like a well designed and efficient harvester! To me, that’s what it’s all about – we have stud cattle, but we run them as a commercial herd.”

The herd also enjoys tucking into a home-prepared lick, which is put out into bins near the dairy. “The lick has a dolomite base, with copper, seaweed,

Koree Island Jerseys

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sulphur and salt added – and the cows just love it. I got the recipe from a book and it saves us around $100 a ton in feed, when the alternative is to buy and store supplements at a higher volume and cost. We also lease a further 150 acres about 6km away - to run the heifers and also to build up our beef cattle numbers for our retirement,” Arthur said.

Arthur does all of the AI breeding and bull selection.

“In the late 1980’s, I looked at what imported semen had done for the other dairy breeds, and I started purchasing Canadian bull semen through Semex.

Bulls such as Juno, Imperial and Jude really set us up herd-wise, and provided a fantastic base for our herd’s genetic future.

In the years since then, we have used bulls such as Berretta and his sons, but we will always maintain a Canadian bull influence. When selecting a bull, I don’t go for ‘big litres’ – we look for high components and designing a good looking harvester! We keep one bull to mop-up, but we AI all of our heifers too.

Efficiency is our main goal, and while our heifers don’t seem to be as big as other breeder’s stock of the same age, ours tend to keep growing - reaching their full potential after having their first calf,” Arthur said.

“Over the years, we have enjoyed showing our Jerseys, as well as some beef cattle and horses – I am a keen rider/horse breaker, and also breed Australian Stock horses. Attending shows used to get a bit chaotic at times, but the kids loved being involved and the Jerseys were always easy for them to handle. We used to take our Jerseys to shows between the areas of Maxville and Gloucester, and we have also sold some at state Jersey sales, which has been really good advertising for the genetics in our herd. Because of those sales, we have become known, and you can’t buy a better form of marketing than that – which also helps when it becomes time to disperse the herd,” Arthur said.

The Trotter’s children have all gone on to study at university, and taken up professional careers; with son Mark currently doing agricultural research, daughter Susan a nurse, and youngest daughter Elissa a speech pathologist.

“A hidden and very real cost to parents and families in rural Australia is sending their children to live away from home to attend university. It is difficult to access financial support through government agencies, as the process used to determine entitlement doesn’t seem to accommodate a family farm model, negating a fair outcome. As a result, farming families are left to bear the brunt of funding their children’s accommodation and living expenses as they complete their education. This is most unfair to rural families, who want their children to have the same benefits of a full education - same as city families. However there is a positive side - as it teaches country kids to be more independent and self-reliant at a younger age – after they recover from their homesickness, that is!” Arthur said.

“As for the future of the dairy-farming, I have no idea

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where it is going to end up. As an industry I can see it becoming very tight – costs have increased, and while the milk prices are good, it is being eroded by ever-increasing costs. To me, ‘get more efficient, or get out’ seems to be more accurate than ‘get bigger, or get out’ because debt management and finance problems can really inhibit expansion,” Arthur said.

“At the time we took over the farm, I always assumed we would be able to buy more land and expand, but what used to be large-scale farming land quickly became hobby-farm blocks, and retirees moved into the area, driving land prices up. As we are only 30km from Port Macquarie, I can’t see that changing in the future, but Ann and I intend to retire in a couple of years, and we will be staying in the area - as our grandchildren are here.”

“When it is time to wind-up our Jersey stud, we will be sad to see our cows sold - we have really enjoyed building up our herd. But I also look forward to doing other things, such as spending a lot more time with my 12 horses and riding, which has been a life-long passion. I can remember learning to ride at the age of three, and getting bucked-off in the process; yelling at my dad that I didn’t want to ever ride again - so dad promptly put me back in the saddle, and that was that – I loved it from then on.

I also used to do some camp drafting and barrel racing, and my eldest son Mark (also a good rider), used to join me, and we really had fun doing that together. I am also keen on dogs – I would like to breed Kelpies and run some beef cattle.

Over the years, we managed to get away for family holidays – usually visiting relatives, and now Ann and I look forward to heading off in our caravan.

Fortunately, we have a reliable relief-milker; he used to be a farmer – and now works on farms in the area on a needs basis. He does a terrific job, so we can have time off and get away quite easily. We will save the big around ‘Australia trip’ for when we have retired.

Bushlea Jace Fernleaf VHC91

Her two November 2007 born full sisters sell IDW 2009

24 Mn 7455 258 3.5 308 4.1 P.I.113 37 Mn 8702 303 3.5 368 4.2 P.I.114 1st 2½ yrs in Milk, 1st Best Vessel Intermediate Champion Supreme Champion Melbourne Royal 2006 Has been entered at IDW Class: 5yr in Milk

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Katandra Park Augustus Vanessa ET 87pts @ 2yrs Dam: Daraway Taranak Vanessa SUP 92 EXC Junior Champ, Jersey Feature Show, Busselton 2007 Flushed to Blackstone for 9 A Grade Embryos

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uptothechallenge Following on the back of a very successful 2007 Great Southern Challenge with six Wallacedale bred cows competing in the finals. The highlight being Wallacedale Lester Lyn VHC 91 being crowned Champion 2 yr old. Three of our girls have again managed to make it into the 2008 finals.

t h ut e ur e is Wallacedale Acts D Melanie 87 pts X Action, Champion 2yr Sth Gippy On Farm Challenge.

Wallacedale Lester Lyn VHC 91 X Lester, 1st 3 yrs Highest pointed cow Sth Gippy On Farm Challenge.

Other 2008 high lights are winning the pen of 5 and most successful exhibitor Sth Gippy O.F.C. Placing 2nd in the pen of 5 in the Central Gippy O.F.C Reserve Champion cow Melbourne Royal, Wallacedale Sambo Buttercup VHC90 Most successful exhibitor Melbourne Royal

Winning Intermediate Champion and Reserve Intermediate Champion Warragul Fair with Wallacedale Avery Belle 87pts X Action and Wallacedale Country Bellle 86pts X BWCountry (both pictured below).

Most successful exhibitor Warragul Fair

Wallacedale Country Belle 86pts

Wallacedale Avery Belle 87pts

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Genomics opens new opportunities

Genomics – gene marker testing to predict the performance of bulls and cows – is a significant development in the genetic improvement of dairy cattle around the world.

The Australian Dairy Herd Improvement Scheme (ADHIS) which produces ABVs has announced it expects to incorporate gene marker testing into ABVs in a step-wise approach over the next eighteen months as the technology improves.

Daniel Abernethy, ADHIS General Manager, says genomics has the potential to be as influential in the improvement of dairy herds as the introduction of artificial insemination (AI) half a century ago.

‘Genomics is likely to provide an opportunity to use superior bulls at a younger age and in time provide the opportunity for breeders to analyse the genetic merit of their cows to a degree far greater than ever before.’

The ABV of a newly proven bull will be calculated using information from his parents, DNA testing and the performance of his daughters.

Faster genetic gain Genomics uses gene markers to identify superior bulls. Tests for gene markers can be done on a very young animal.

This means the information is available much earlier than the current progeny test system which involves waiting years, until the bull’s daughters complete their first lactation.

‘Genomics will allow AB companies to identify superior bulls at a young age with greater reliability than by parent information alone. This will fast-track genetic gain in dairy herds. And of course, increasing

the rate of genetic gain means more profitable herds,’ says Mr Abernethy.

Genomic research in Australia has evaluated the ability to estimate an animal’s genetic merit using a combination of gene marker data and pedigree information. Initially used to screen young bulls this technology will reduce the selection process from six years as is current practice in traditional progeny testing system down to two years (see graphic).

How it works Researchers have discovered that various differences in animals’ DNA are linked to superior performance for desirable traits. These differences in the DNA are called gene markers. Researchers then test these markers to analyse the size of their effect (marker effect). For example markers for protein kilograms are tested to see how much more protein is produced by animals who carry these markers.

A gene marker test looks at an animal’s DNA to determine which gene markers they carry. This data is then combined with the marker effect data to calculate the genetic merit (ABV) for both production and non-production traits for this animal.

The key to the use of this technology is to estimate marker effects using Australian data. Researchers have used the ADHIS database to determine these effects based off local performance records. In doing so, an animal’s ABV will reflect the expected performance under Australian farming conditions.

‘The technology has developed rapidly. Researchers in Australia and overseas are building an increasingly efficient and accurate estimate of the effects of various markers for a wider range of traits and breeds’ says Mr Abernethy Based on current research the reliability of genomically derived ABVs is greater than that of a progeny test bull but less than that of a proven bull.

However over time the reliability of this technology will increase as further research is undertaken and more data is collected.

Where to from here?

‘Research in this area has been underway in Australia for over eight years and many young progeny test sires have already been pre-selected based on gene markers however full integration into the evaluation system will take some time,’ he said. The integration of genomics into ABVs is a collaborative effort involving the Victorian Department of Primary Industries, scientists from the former Dairy CRC, Dairy Australia and the ADHIS technical team.

Once implemented in the genetic evaluation system, gene markers will contribute to existing data sources to produce more reliable ABVs. Progeny test teams Over the coming years bull breeding companies will increasingly pre-select young sires based on their JerseyJournal December 2008/January 2009 —17

End of a 128 year era A 128-year-old legacy of Australia’s most prominent Jersey families came to end in September with the dispersal of the Kameruka stud.

A total of 308 jersey cows were sold off the historic Candelo property in NSW. It was Australia’s oldest continuous-running stud operation and the nation’s oldest jersey stud, with bloodlines going back to the 1880s.

The sale saw cows, heifers and calves out of bloodlines such as Astound, Taranak, Flowerpower, Parade, Sambo and Badger.

Kameruka manager Rob Stein said the herd was known for its butterfat production and type, notably good confirmation, sound structure, “very good on their legs and feet and have good udder formation”.

The sale featured 226 cows with production of more than 8000 litres, 31 heifers joined to Valerian, Fusion and Badger, 32 unjoined heifers by Centurian, Altafuturity, Blair, Golden, Badger Whiskey and Manhattan, and 19 heifer calves born this year by Futurity, Action, Badger and Averymax.

One of the offerings was Kameruka Sovereign 167, an eight-year-old producing up to 8030 litres with 351kg butterfat and 292kg protein.

The top price of $8100 was paid by Chris Allen of Cobargo NSW, for Kameruka Julians Queen by Canadian bull Valleystream Julian out of Kameruka Queen34 and was two weeks post-calving to a Canadian bull. (Since her purchase, she has gone on to win the senior champion jersey cow in the Bega Valley On-Farm challenge.)

Buyers travelled from South Australia, Tasmania, across Victoria and NSW for the auction by selling agent Scott Lord of Dairy Livestock Services.

Average prices saw 187 cows at $1388, 20 joined heifers averaged $1008, 32 yearling heifers averaged $734 and 37 calves averaged $239.

The four bulls averaged $1312.

The sale saw the dispersal of some high-performance cows which were averaging 19.8 litres/day in drought conditions. Most cows went interstate to Victoria.

Auctioneer Brian Leslie bought 38 of the cows for a 2000-head Holsteinbased herd in Victoria. He said the owner was going to continue with Jersey bulls to introduce Jersey performance and returns to his herd.

Mr Leslie said: “You’ve got to buy on performance and the cows that topped the sale were cows that would be outstanding in anyone’s herd.”

He described the dispersal as a realistically priced sale amid the national drought.

“I don’t think there should be a premium paid for history, you’ve got to buy on performance,” he said.

Mr Leslie said the Kameruka Jersey name would survive. “What happens after a dispersal is you get people who come into the business that take it even further, and that will be positive.”

Stud master Brian Slater said: “It’s very sad, it’s the end of an era, to see it go to the four winds.”

He began milking Kameruka cows in the 1940’s as a teenager and is regarded as one of the great dairy stud masters. He followed on from

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his uncle, who was the stud master. He recalls hand milking in the early morning dark after mustering the herd by pony. He says the teenage milkers worked from small wooden stools when the herd numbered only 45 animals.

In its last season, the farm was milking about 180 cows. The property also ran fine-wool merinos.

Sited on rolling countryside rising from gentle flats along the frontages to the Bemboka River and Tantawangalo Creek, Kameruka has been pasture improved and is irrigated.

The 3337 acre holding, which includes its own village, church, cricket ground and golf course, was sold by Frank Foster and his wife Odile as they had no children to pass it on to. Buyers were Giles and Lou Pritchard-Gordon from the UK, who paid an undisclosed price WIWO. From a shipping family with significant global rural interests, the Pritchard-Gordons have cattle interests in West Sussex and Wyoming.

They also have a thoroughbred breeding operation in West Sussex and a cane plantation at Airlie Beach in Queensland.

The sale marked another milestone in the history of a property. The original estate, covering 200,000 acres, was a gift by Governor Bourke to Sydney surgeon George Imlay. Legend has it that the land was granted over an affable dinner in Government House one evening.

Imlay, and then the Walker family ran property before its control went to the Twofold Bay Pastoral Company of which the Tooth family, the brewery magnates, was initially a partner and eventually bought it outright.

Sydney-born Sir Robert Lucas Lucas-Tooth was left the Kameruka Estate by his uncle, Frederick Tooth, who died in 1864.

Sir Robert put into practice at Kameruka his social ideas, providing tenant farmers with six-roomed cottages, schools, a church, a meeting hall, store and post office. He planted English trees and built an ornamental lake, kept an aviary of golden pheasants and liberated all kinds of game including quails, hares and foxes.

He gradually changed from grazing Durham and Shorthorn cattle to Jersey cows. The herd’s origin goes back to 1880 with the imported bull Lucius and cows Majestic and Princess Royal and Pretty Queen and also the Australian-bred bull Sumner and cow Alderney Queen.

Four generations later, Frank Foster said: “Sir Robert chose dairying because it was going to produce a populace for the place. He was determined to build this agricultural community. He only in fact only came here twice.”

He still managed to develop an entire agricultural community, bringing additional workers from Britain, Europe and America.

At its height the estate milked 2000 cows and was home to the largest Jersey herd in Australia. It operated 15 sharefarmed dairies named after villages in Kent, as well as a home dairy, supplying three on-site butter factories.

Home of the Kameruka Cheese brand, a matured cheddar, the whole enterprise is estimated to have employed thousands of people over its history. At one stage there were three schools on the estate to cope with the large families that prospered there.

In 1889 Tooth took his family to England to be educated and settled there but paid frequent visits to Australia, particularly to Kameruka. He died in England in 1915 at Holme Lacy, an estate near Hereford which he had bought in 1909.

Sir Robert had split the Kameruka Estate into three for his three sons, but two died in 1915 during World War One. His youngest son, Leonard Lucas-Tooth, inherited the estate after his father’s death but he too died of pneumonia on active service in France in 1918.

Leonard had two daughters and the estate was left in trust to one of them and the estate passed down to Mr Foster.

After World War One, Kameruka expanded its cheese production and 250 tons of handmade cheese was produced annually from the estate cheese factories.

Diversification in the 1950s saw wool and then beef cattle introduced, and cheese production increased, However, the need to modernise the cheese factories saw the last once close in 1971. The name Kameruka was sold to the Bega Valley Cooperative Society.

The estate had a distinguished history in the show ring, despite the difficulties of getting cows to Sydney. The animals were walked to Tathra and then shipped into Sydney.

Mr Foster noted: “The very best genetics from 1880 to the present day ensure the Kameruka Jersey herd’s ongoing excellent production as well as the stud achieving Royal Sydney Show Supreme Champion Dairy Cow, of all breeds, in 1981, 1983 and then in 1992 with Kameruka Distinction 22. No other stud has ever or probably will ever achieve this record.”

Vice-president of Jersey Australia, Milton Johnston, said the stud had made a significant contribution to the show scene, and to the development of dairying in Australia.

While it was sad to see the family connection end, he noted that the Kameruka name would live on with genetics now scattered across several states.

“The Kameruka name will probably remain,” he said. “It won’t get

transferred anywhere else and will remain here. If someone comes along and wishes to re-establish the stud that name it will be available as a stud name.”

He said Kameruka provided quality seedstock for NSW and Victorian farms for many years. “Kameruka in the early days - back in early 1900s - imported a lot of cattle from Jersey island. They brought in a bull Duncliff Boys Graham from NZ and he had a profound influence on their breeding program in the 1960s. They imported two live Jersey heifers from Canada. They have given Australia’s Jersey breeders a massive boost especially in the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s when they imported some of the best cattle available from around the world.”

Before the sale, the estate hosted a ‘back to’ featuring old-time skills such as making cream and butter by hand.

Now Angus beef cattle, fine-wool sheep and thoroughbreds graze Kameruka’s pastures.

Rob Stein said the decision to disperse the herd had not been easy.

“The historical significance of the stud weighed heavily on the decision which took some weeks,” he said.

“When the Pritchard-Gordons purchased Kameruka they weren’t aware there was a dairy on it until they got here,” said. “But they fell in love with the property. They looked at the dairy and thought this is a well-established herd, great stud history, great production.

They considered building a state-of-the-art facility at the back of the property and a state-of-the-art effluent plant, to upgrade irrigation and upgrade accommodation for staff.

“But current circumstances and our location makes dairying an expensive enterprise to run. As much as they love it and the history, they could not see their way clear to inject a sizeable amount, overall it was going to cost $2.6m to set it up properly. They paid substantial money for Kameruka and for the herd, and it needed to be restructured for the place to pay for itself in a year-in year-out format.”

However, there is another legacy of the Kameruka genetics. In 2002 The Fosters donated leather-bound, gold embossed handwritten ledgers filling 25m of shelving and covering a century of farm records, accounts, and letters covering the workings of the estate. A valid piece of pioneering history and a testament to the importance of this stud in Australia’s Jersey tradition.

From page 17 gene markers. The next step for many companies, locally and internationally, is then the sale of groups of bulls based on early genomic data. Farmers will then have a choice to purchase genomically selected bulls or higher reliability proven bulls depending on their preferences or importance placed on reliability.

When using lower reliability bulls, make sure you use a team of bulls instead of selecting only one or two.

The average genetic merit of progeny test teams should improve faster with genomic selection rather than through traditional selection processes as superior bulls will be easier to find and the generation interval is reduced.

Although this technology will change the future progeny testing system the traditional progeny testing process is likely to continue for a number of years. It is also possible that we see a greater range of pedigrees included in progeny test programs and selection of young bulls may come from a wider pool of available bloodlines’ he says.

Breeders Whilst this technology has initially been optimised for bulls a more focused and economical test for cows is also being developed by researchers in Australia.

Although some time off, this test will enable farmers to access breeding values on cows with a greater accuracy than currently produced. This information will be able to be used to assist farmers in making various breeding decisions such as which heifers to flush as well as herd management, selling and culling decisions ‘It is an exciting time for dairy genetics. Over the years many new advances have improved the estimate of ABVs. With the advent of this new technology the next step in this process can be taken. As a result dairy farmers can look forward to rapid developments and opportunities to speed up the rate of genetic gain in their herds,’ said Mr Abernethy.

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JERSEYS & HOLSTEINS

Introducing probably the most talked about Cow at the Royal —

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We believe she looks like an 8 year old should.

Udder welded onto the body wall, tremendous wedge which ever way you look, she displays LONGEVITY, we are hoping for great things from this SUPERSTAR. Reserve Champion Cow, 1st Best Vessel — NSW Jersey Spectacular Brisbane Royal: 2nd 7yrs and over in-milk 8yrs 3942 litres, 206kgs Fat, 156 kgs P — 146 days cont.

Dam: Adadale TB Wattle Winner at the Royal by the Elvis Rowena son.

Her dam: Adadale Beaus Wattle Junior Champion at the Royal

Adadale Jude Princess (left)

Runner up All-Australasian photo competition mature cow At 9 years + of age she paired with Wattle to win the Sires Progeny at NSW Spectacular.

2701 litres, 148 kgs P, 196 kgs Fat, 139 days cont.

Her mother Ad. T.B Princess prize winner at the royal by the mighty Rowena son Ad. T.B.

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8 Years, 6393 litres, 260 kgs P, 302 kgs Fat — 230 Days cont.

Brisbane: 1st 7yrs and over Dam: Adadale Lester Rowena 4 Champion and Supreme Champion, Qld Feature Show Her dam: Adadale Guide Rowena Reserve Champion, Qld Feature Show In the last few months it has been pleasing to see discussion in the Jersey breed that we as stud breeders must embrace longevity in our push for productivity. Our best type cows are our best production cows and we as stud breeders must breed for longevity and that stamp of excellence, otherwise our stock might as well be unregistered. I feel privileged to be the new Queensland Jersey President and thank Graham Hoey for his untiring service.

Christmas Wishes to all Jersey Enthusiasts Adadale - The Paulger family, Kenilworth Qld Shane, Sharyn, Lachlan, Nicola and Julia

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already know the work. I am about half-way through the course, and benefiting from practical experience while I study an accredited qualification,” Aaron said.

“Paul and Lisa look after me, and have given me a lot of support to establish my own stud, Morningside Jerseys – named after my grandfather’s property. Paul is a very astute Jersey genetics man, and teaching me well. From what I am seeing of the breed now, I think in 15 – 20 years, Jerseys will take over as the breed of choice for commercial dairy herds.”

“I purchased my first Jersey at the IDW sale this year – Riverside Max Sharna, a VHC 90 point cow. I had picked her out of the catalogue, and knew I had to buy her. It was nerve wracking waiting for the hammer to fall on my last bid! Since then, the cow has had a heifer calf, and I’m so rapt - and lucky, to get the cow I wanted and to then have a heifer – it’s great,” Aaron said.

Aaron has also since purchased a heifer from Brendan & Melissa Scott, which is due to calve, and also has two heifer calves on the ground – one purchased from Robert & Thelma Johnson (Rolma Jerseys). “I really wanted to buy the Rolma calf’s mother, but I missed out. She was only four weeks old when I got her, so I bottle fed her that night and wrapped her in a hessian bag – I was worried about something happening to her.” Aaron said.

“I think to successfully rear Jersey calves, you need a lot of patience. They can be difficult to get going, and I’ve noticed that even 100 – 200ml too much at feed time can upset them. They are very different to Holstein calves – who are keen feeders, and just guzzle their milk down.”

“However, there is something special about Jerseys they have that ‘spunk-factor’ – they are cheeky, feisty and full of fun. Plus, if they get sick or are down, they are small enough for one person to handle and manage.

As the dry conditions continue, I think more people are going to realise Jerseys are an efficient choice to feed during drought conditions. When times are tough, they are the top converters and provide a stronger return on every dollar spent.”

“I just wish there wasn’t so much negativity surrounding the industry in general – dairying could use a major, positive marketing ‘make-over’. When I tell people about my career, they straight away jump to ‘negatives’ such as getting out of bed early, working in the cold and cow manure! The industry doesn’t market itself to young people as a viable, attractive career choice at all. Kids are unaware of what agriculture and dairy farming can offer – why isn’t it treated as a profession?

We are not just ‘cow-cockies’ anymore, dairy farming today requires good management skills and offers a unique lifestyle, career paths and benefits,” Aaron said.

“In my opinion the future of the industry and Jersey breed is secure - you only need to look at the Youth Profiles showcased in this Journal. There is a new generation

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Aaron Thomas

By Linda Houghton Aaron Thomas grew up on his families caravan park business, without a family ‘link’ to farming and agriculture. Today, Aaron is working hard to establish a career in dairy farming and his own Jersey stud.

“Our caravan park was in Yarram (Vic), and surrounded by neighbouring dairy farms. One dairy farmer got me interested in dairying; Reinhardt and his wife Dianne, an older German couple. They were great, and took the time to teach me how to handle and milk cows in their herringbone dairy, and all about herd testing.

Like most other kids, I thought milk came from a carton, and I was just blown away by the cows, milking and the farming process. Aaron said.

Aaron went onto study biology and agriculture in Years 11 and 12, and after finishing school, worked on various local farms while looking for a fulltime position.

“Mum was very pleased about my career choice, as she could see I was passionate about the cows and industry,” Aaron said.

“A few years after learning to milk, I saw my first herd of Jerseys, and was fascinated by the golden brown cows. I knew I wanted to learn more about them and work with them” Aaron got his wish, as he has been working for Paul and Lisa Mumford at Gelbeado Park Jersey Stud (near Wron Wron) for nearly two years – and assists with the management of their 400 Jerseys.

“Paul and Lisa have been absolutely wonderful to me, and given me an awesome opportunity, which I am very grateful for. I am studying part-time for a Diploma in Agriculture (National Centre for Dairy Education course), and most of my assignments/tests are done over the internet. I only attend a few days per year at McMillan Campus in Warrigul, and Paul is teaching me so well, that I find completing assignments easy - as I

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of energetic and innovative young breeders out there - ready to take the Jersey breed into the future. In my opinion, no other breed can compare with what the Jersey offers – they are the total package,” Aaron said.

“My ultimate goal is to have a stud property in South Gippsland, and I am working towards that. I am also looking forward to IDW 2009, as I get so much out of it, networking/talking to other breeders such as Luke Wallace, Brendan Scott and the Sprunt family. While work commitments keep me too busy to go to many shows during the year, IDW is a priority,” Aaron said.

“I have a busy time ahead of me, as Paul recently won the Nuffield Scholarship and from February 2009 will be spending 20 weeks overseas, studying cow efficiency, and how they convert energy. During this time, Lisa will be managing the farm and I will be assisting her as best I can.

When Aaron is not working on the farm or studying, he enjoys every heart-stopping activity there is, including; sky-diving, SCUBA diving, hot air ballooning, and surfing.

“I also love overseas travel, and look forward to doing

more - I have been to Thailand and Laos and seen a fair bit of Australia, but I am ‘fanging’ to get to Jersey Island. I want to learn about the history and heritage of the breed, to see the place where the breed began,” Aaron said.

Sounds like busy and successful times ahead for Aaron and Morningside Jerseys.

OBITUARY - IAN FLEMING 25TH OCTOBER 1921 Ian Fleming died in the RSL Westhaven Nursing in Toowoomba on the 12th October 2008 - 2 weeks shy of his 87 th birthday.

Ian and his wife Pat, started the “Invergelly” stud in 1958 after leasing a property in Finley .

They then moved to the present location on the 1-10-1960 – which was then known as “Idahno Park”on the South Coree Road. They changed the name to Invergelly – merging two names of towns from their Scottish heritage “Inverness and “Lochgelly” Ian & Pat reared 9 children, Graeme(Dec) Noela, Janice, Irene, Greg, Carmel, Anne –Maree, Brian and Helen.

Ian and his family showed cattle in Sydney – travelling from Finley in the cattle train. He also showed in Melbourne and locally in the late 60’s early 70’s. The best cow family – still prevalent today is the Radiantmaid family (which had originated from the Mapleton Stud of Les Bunn.

Invergelly Radiantmaid 9 won

12TH OCTOBER 2008

type and production in Sydney in 1971 – was a prize winner in Melbourne , Shepparton Fair, Junior and Reserve Champ in Cobram, and champion at local shows throughout those days and was crowned NSW Cow of the year in 1972.

Ian had recalled some pretty tough times with the drought of 1967 – when the area only had 5 – ∏” inches for the year and the water allocation being cut back to 70% which was devastating

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in those times.

Another was the crashing of dairy commodities in the early 1970’s.

He was also party to the Bega and North & Riverina areas combining in 1976 to be able to sell milk state wide. Previous to this milk could only be sold in their own areas.

Ian had served on the NSW Dairy Farmers Association from 1977 – 1991 for which he served some time as Vice President.

Ian & Pat fully retired in 1993 – when the farm was sold to his second eldest son Greg and his wife Jo. Greg & Jo have continued with the stud and have now recently built the milking numbers to over 500.

Ian & Pat moved to Helidon in 1999 (just north of Toowoomba) to soak up the warmer climate (as Ian was prone to getting phuemonia).

He had been moved to the nursing home in June of 2008 after his health declined.. Pat still lives in Helidon and has some members of her family up there as well.

Bushlea 90 Plus Sale 3rd March, 2009

3 females sell from one of Canada’s premier cow families

Avonlea Renaissance Kennedy Ex94

Her 2 S eniors July 2008 born daughters sell 4 yr 7116 389 5.5 258 3.6 305 days 5 yr 8353 488 5.8 275 3.3 305 days 1st Snr 2 yr old Int. Champion RAWF 2005 All Canadian Snr 2 yr old 2005 Futurity winner RAWF 2006 Sold at Avonlea Summer Sale 2006 for $37,000 1st 4 yr old Spring Discovery Show 2007 2nd 5 yr old Royal Winter Fair 2008 Next Dam Avonlea Gemini Katrina Ex90 3 yr 5839 384 6.5 267 4.5 305 days 4th Snr 2 yr old RAWF 1993 8th Mature Cow RAWF 1997 2nd Dam Avonlea Valiant Kitty Ex90

Avonlea Perimeter Karin Ex90

Her Comerica April 2008 born daughter sells 2 yr 5597 266 4.7 223 3.9 305 days 3 yr 6248 317 5.0 260 4.1 305 days 4 yr 8577 413 4.8 326 3.8 305 days 5 yr 8166 374 4.5 326 3.9 305 days Next dam Avonlea Starfire Kitten Sup Ex 7 yrs 7206 361 5.0 293 4.0 305 days 11 yrs 6923 350 5.0 276 3.9 305 days 2 Star Brood cow 2nd Dam Avonlea Valiant Kitty Ex90 3rd Dam Avonlea Advance Fairy Ex91 4th Dam Avonlea Golden Fairy Sup Ex90 2 Star Brood cow Next 6 generations are classified Very Good

Deep-Deep pedigrees behind these Imp.E.T. calves With offering these 3 calves we have taken the expense and risk out of importing embryos This is without doubt “Bushlea’s” best ever line up of bulls to be auctioned - All born in 2008.

Their Dams: Avonlea Renaissance Kennedy Ex94 5y 8353 488 5.8 275 3.3 305 days Sire Senior Pleasant Nook Regal Madison Ex90 4y 13896 947 6.8 567 4.1 300 days Sire Iatola Avonlea DJ Glamour Sup Ex92 3y 8387 399 4.7 332 3.9 305 days Sire Connection Avonlea Perimeter Karin Ex90 4y 8577 413 4.8 326 3.8 305 days Sire Comerica Bushlea Brook Fernleaf VHC92 6y 8358 447 5.3 300 3.6 305 days Sire Connection & Lester Bushlea Etta Fernleaf 7 VHC90 3y 7090 360 5.1 279 3.6 305 days Sire Senior & Legion Bushlea Lester S. Beauty VHC91 7y 8685 498 5.7 312 3.6 305 days Sire Comerica Bushlea Jace Fernleaf VHC91 3y 8702 368 4.2 303 3.5 305 days Sire Senior

Total catalogue 65 head, all under 2½ years, all from cow classified 90 points or better.

Sale venue - “Old Bushlea”, South Gippsland Highway, Leongatha Victoria

Bushlea Farms

Keith & Pat Kuhne Ph: 0356 642235 Email: bushlea@dodo.com.au Wayne & Lisa Kuhne Ph: 0356 642403 Email: bushleafarms@bigpond.com.au

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Superior Genetics for Superior Results First Choice Power Bell, Sup-92 46m 8295L 3.4% 278KgP, 4.7% 386KgF in 3050. PI:130 ASI:100 Purchased at the 60/60 sale from Bushlea Farms Flowerpower xDeclo xKhan xBarbado x DUNCAN BELLE Daughters: Gelbeado Park Signature Belle Gelbeado Park Parade Belle and Gelbeado Park Marshall Belle ET Incalf to: TBONE top left -

Gelbeado Park Ester 29th, VHC-90 108m 7445L 3.7% 274KgP, 5.3% 395KgF in 3050. PI:131 Lifetime: 54,211L 3.8% 2059KgP, 5.4% 2911KgF. Ave PI: 125 middle left -

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We are proud to be offering

Gelbeado Park Olga 104th, Sup-92 47m 6622L 3.6% 237Kgp, 4.8% 315KgF in 3050. PI: 106 Av PI: 106 over 2 lactation

Gelbeado Park Signature Belle FOR SALE at the 2009 IDW

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Kings Vale Kody Bonita 1st 2.5yrs in-milk, lOW 2008 29m 6039L 3.4% 207Kgp, 4.9% 297KgF in 305D. PI: 114 ASI: 53 Embryos due to: SCSNavara and JERessurect

Blackstone embryos FOR SALE

Incalf to: Blackstone

PAUL & LISA MUMFORD

Gelbeado Park Jerseys 100 Greig’s Creek Road, Won Wron Vic 3971 Phone: 03 5189 1391 I Email: gelbeadopark@bigpond.com — JerseyJournal December 2008/January 2009

Goulburn Murray Jersey Breeders Club President: Rohan Sprunt (03)58 269 506 Secretary: Margaret Cockerell (03) 5864 1133 Congratulations to all exhibitors in this years On Farm Challenge and well done to the following; • Phil Hentschke and Warren Schutz on winning the aggregate award.

• The Akers family on collecting the Premier Breeder award.

• Lindsay Hamilton who claimed the highest pointed heifer trophy.

• New member Jason Hayes on receiving the trophy for the highest pointed cow.

Thanks to Trevor Campbell and Carolyn Smith for their time and effort in judging our On Farm Challenge.

Thanks to World Wide Sires for sponsoring the On Farm Challenge and to the organizing committee and chauffeurs the OFC would not be possible if you didn’t give up your time.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all Jersey Breeders from GMJBC GLENARRON JERSEYS Ron, Glenyss & Grant Baker 14 Hutchins Lane Katunga (03) 58646246 glenarron@origin.net.au

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

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

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

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

YALCARA JERSEYS Peter & Lyn Sprunt 926 Sandmount Road Katunga 3640 (03) 58732583 yalcara@cnl.com.au

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GLENFERN JERSEYS Peter & Bev Farrell 579 Healesville-Kooweerup Rd, Healesville 3777 0409 503 352 peter.farrell7@bigpond.com

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

BEULAY JERSEYS Daryl & Lani Hoey 160 Christies Rd Katunga dmlhoey@bigpond.com.au (03) 58646473

FRESH START JERSEYS Toni Adams & Mark Norman (03) 58655060 0427229505

HAZELVALE JERSEYS Jason Hayes 0410135420

New Members Always Welcome

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OFFICE MATTERS

By Office Manager Lorraine O’Toole

Hi everyone Well after a flurry of activity we’re progressing nicely with Classifications and hopefully most of them will be done before Christmas. A big thank you to the Classifiers who take time out from their own farms to get out there. Thanks Alan, Brendon, Jeff, Les, Luke, Peter, and Trevor.

Another reminder about cheques – they should now be made out to Jersey Australia – I know it’s hard to break habits (goodness knows I’ve a few bad ones of my own!) but please, please try.

Something to mull over during the festive season:- we quite often get phone calls or emails from people who are considering Jerseys, or who recently purchased some and have issues or queries. It would be great if we could have a list of members who would be available to mentor or coach these people – perhaps have them over to your farms for a look-see. Interested?? Give me a buzz.

Keep in mind that the office will be closed from Tuesday evening 24th December and re-open on Monday 5th January.

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Jersey House.

Lorraine, Cathy, Jenny & Diane.

(Scott who?????)

Jersey Australia Research Fund A quick thank you to all of you who have already donated either live animals or cash to this very important fund and an update to inform you that Jerseys Australia Research Fund committee will be conducting a raffle of Sexed Semen to raise funds for future Jersey specific research. World Wide Sires are making up to the value of $500 available, plus Blackstone from Semex Australia with Bos Trading also pledging a donation to the raffle. Tickets will be available at IDW and the office for $20 per ticket or 3 for $50. The winning tickets will be drawn at the Jersey Australia AGM in May 2009.

On behalf of the rest of the Jersey Australia Board I’d like to wish all our members a safe and festive Christmas.

~ Many Thanks ~ Allan Johnson (Life Member) wishes to thank the many members and friends who have sent 90th Birthday and get well greetings over the past few weeks.

Your thoughts and best wishes are truly appreciated.

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Central Gippsland Jersey Breeders Club Hosting the

National Judging School Monday 16th to Wednesday 18th February, 2009 Co-ordinator: Dawn Anderson (03) 5628 7671

BRIDON REMAKE

COMERICA

LENCREST

BLACKSTONE

JECOMERICA

JEBLACKSTONE

Remake x Renaissance

Parade x Declo

Homeridge Comerica Annette VG-89-3YR-CAN

Silveira Blackstone 119 VG-2YR-USA

• Overall Conformation

• High Production

• Mammary System

• Mammary System

• Outcross Pedigree

• Productive Life

IDW PROMOTION

$20.00

Excl. GST

Not available with any other offer. Offer ends 31/03/09 or while stocks last.

All orders to be supplied and invoiced by 31/03/09

PO Box 509, Melton Vic. 3337 Office & Warehouse 10 - 12 Coburns Rd Tel 03 9743 0344 • Fax 03 9743 0355 Email: semex@semex.com.au Website: www.semex.com.au

IDW PROMOTION

$20.00

Excl. GST

Not available with any other offer. Offer ends 31/03/09 or while stocks last.

All orders to be supplied and invoiced by 31/03/09