The Australian Jersey Journal December 2009

AUSTRALIAN

JERSEY

Journal

December 2009/January 2010 Print Post Approved 325550-009

Central Gippsland Jersey Breeders Club 20th On Farm Challenge 2009 Highest Pointed Cow Winner 5-6 Year Old Class

Anvale B Star Silvermine VHC 91

63 m

7115 li

347 kg

4.8%

260 kg 3.65%

From surviving the bushfires on February 7th to being the highest pointed cow in CGJBC’s 20th On Farm Challenge, 2009 has certainly been an eventful year for Silvermine…….

My thanks to the many friends who have been so supportive throughout what has been a challenging year.

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es h s i w s a m t s i Chr to all Dawn Anderson

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CONTENTS

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 Graham Hoey 77 Warner Street, Warwick QLD 4370 Telephone: (07) 4661 4157 Don Fry Mitchell Rd, Benger, WA Telephone: (08) 9726 9226 katandra@geo.net.au Geoff Heazlewood PO Box 87 Latrobe Vic 7307 Telephone: (03) 6426 1169 Noel Furze “Holmecotte” 555 Ryans Lane Balintore Vic 3249 Telephone: (02) 6027 3603 nkfurze@bigpond.com 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

AJBS Website: www.jersey.com.au

Alta Genetics acquires 21st Century

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Murraybrook Jerseys

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NSW State Show results

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Shirlinn Jerseys

NSW State Jersey Youth Show

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Obituary - Clove Broad

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Sunshine Coast Jersey Club Youth Camp

Office Matters

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On Farm Challenge History

COVER

Jersey Australia Board Members

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President’s Message

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Royal Adelaide Show

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Top 20 Sires

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Youth Profile - Jayke Fisher

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Brookbora Love Lies 509 Sup 92 (Lemvig) Back to Back Champion Cow NDJBC OFC 2008 & 2009 Reserve Champion 4 Year Old 2008 Great Southern Challenge Finalist Champion Cow 2009 Great Southern Challenge 4 Yrs - 7957 ltrs 5.52% 439 kgF 3.66% 291 kgP PI 109 300D LT PI 108 & her two sisters....

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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 2009 / January 2010 —

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President’s Message May I, on behalf of the Jersey Australia Board and Staff wish all our members a most wonderful, heart-warming Christmas and the 2010 you all dream of having.

(Now, for me, that would be rain when I wanted it and a good milk price.)

International interest in our Jersey cattle continues to grow. Jersey Canada CEO, Mr Russell Gammon continues to wax lyrical about the herds of cows he saw in his brief visit to Australia culminating as the headline speaker at the inaugural Jersey Australia AGM in late May this year.

We are getting reports, particularly from Genetics Australia and ABS Australia of increasing international sales of semen from locally bred and proven bulls such as Badger, Larfalot and CscElton.

The Jersey office reports increasing activity in the area of international embryo sales with some of our

well established studs developing a global clientele for their world class genetics.

At a recent meeting the board met with Elders International Operations Manager, Mr Tony Brightling who informed us that he expected a significant surge in interest in Jerseys and Jersey based crosses from regions with hot, humid climates such as Northern Pakistan, with areas within Sudan, Ukraine and Ethiopia also coming onto the horizon as potential importers of our jersey cattle.

I have absolutely no doubt that the strain of Jerseys we are developing in this country are the best in the world. The environment we farm in means that we are breeding cattle that will go into any climactic and/ or management system in the world and perform. The Australian Jersey is unique amongst her global peers as the great all-rounder.

It is important, as breeders of our

JERSEY AUSTRALIA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING When: 18th 19th & 20th of May 2010 Where: Wauchope & the sale at Wauchope Showgrounds

The SALE will be run in conjunction with Dairy Livestock Services and we are looking for about 35-37 lots. Please submit all pedigree details by the end of January (prefer milkers) it will be an open sale to everyone (tested or not). Anyone wishing to submit pedigrees for the sale can post them to K & M Atkins 268 Stewarts River Rd Johns River nsw 2443 or M&B Johnston 118 Edinburgh Drive Taree NSW 2430.

The accommodation available is the Timbertown Resort & Motel (02)65851355 4star with self contained rooms for up to 8 people available or normal motel rooms $110-$130.00 when booking timbertown mention Jersey Conference & you will receive 10 % discount. Otherwise try the Wauchope Motel (02)65851933 2 star,$70-$80.00 everyone is to book their own accomodation. The closest airport is Port Macquarie which is roughly 25mins drive to Wauchope.

There will be Farm tours, Winerys etc. and our Club is very happy to have Peter Larsen as our Guest Speaker. Peter is the Danish Jersey President. Anybody wanting to know anymore please contact Ken Atkins (02) 6556 5515 or Milton Johnston (02) 6552 5915.

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Australian Jersey, that we keep breeding our cows the way we, as individual members, want to. Our different opinions, when viewed as a national collective, are what gives our Jersey genetic pool diversity.

It is obviously working well now.

Keep it up Have a rewarding year and I look forward to seeing you at the annual meeting.

Trev

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Sunshine Coast Jersey Cattle Club

Youth Camp

By Darrin Grevett On the 1-4th of October 2009, the Sunshine Coast Jersey Club held its first all breeds Youth Camp.

The camp was held at Ray & Catherine Devere’s property “River Ridge Jerseys”. The club’s aim was to give the youth of the dairy industry an opportunity to develop the necessary skills in selecting and showing dairy cows in what has now become the most competitive aspect of stud breeding. There were 18 participants ranging in age from 7 – 22yrs.

The kids were divided into 4 groups each under the guidance of a mentor.

Many of the participants had little experience and knowledge in showing dairy cattle, so our first intention was to give them the basic foundations of the process undertaken when showing dairy cattle.

Rod Verrall of “Braeburn Jerseys” gave an informative talk on the structure and development of the dairy cow and explained the important characteristics to look for in our modern dairy cow .

Using what they had learnt from Rodney’s talk, everyone then had to select either a milking heifer or a calf which they thought best suited the description of an ideal dairy cow. They were then fully responsible for the show preparation of that animal over the next 4 days. There was an area built for the cattle to be stalled which was divided up in four sections so the cattle could be stalled in their teams. It was here that the kids all worked together within their teams to have the cows washed, fed, taught to lead, clipped, stalls kept clean(this included shift work night duty by all) ready for presentation to their family and friends on the last day of camp.

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Darrin Grevett of “Yandavale Jerseys” gave a brief talk on feeding show cows leading up to and during the show period and the importance of having fill on cows to make them look their best and some of the different methods used to achieve this.

Jeff Parker of “Glen- Echo Jerseys” gave a talk on judging dairy cattle giving the kids the key points when talking on the microphone and the importance of being able to convey to the audience how you as the judge, see the cows and the reasons for their placings.

Kelly Cook worked her magic with the clippers giving a demonstration and offering a hand to anyone who needed it. The majority of participants had never clipped a cow before.

Shane Paulger of “Adadale Jerseys” shared the story of his family’s success in breeding and showing cows over the past 50years and a few key ingredients of their winning formula.

Come the final day of the camp and everyone was hyped up for the big day. The day began with the Judging competition. Rod Verrall was the over judge for the days proceedings. There was a few tears of stage fright, but on the whole the kids did a brilliant job. The kids then paraded their cows for everyone to see. It was of great satisfaction for everyone involved to see the magnificent job they had all done throughout the camp , it was quite a spectacle.

The Sunshine Coast Jersey Club also held its annual calf day in conjunction with last day of the camp.

The kids then of course had the job of leading all the calves during the calf day and all the breeders could just sit back and watch.

A GREAT SUCCESS! FRIENDSHIPS WERE MADE! A LOT OF FUN HAD BY ALL!

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ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW RESULTS 2009 Judge: Geoff Heazlewood,Tasmania

Supreme champion Dairy Cow All breeds at Adelaide show 2009 with exhibitors, Di and Dean Malcolm , Zeerust, Vic.

Heifer born from January 1 of the current year - 1st: Shoshanna All Style Two 588 (sire: SC Gold Paramount Iatola, LF Waner) - 2nd: Shoshanna Sensational Style 596 (sire: SC Gold Paramount Iatola, LF Warner) - 3rd: Azzaberry Can I Lick You (sire: Bridon Remake Comerica, Asmaile Maddern) - 4th: Hindmash Michelle (sire: Hindmarsh Vincent, SR, LP and BK Manuel).

Yearling heifer - 1st: Hindmarsh Ginger 6 (sire: Fleurieu Augustus, BS Schutz) 2nd: Shoshanna Wishing Well 452 (sire: SC Gold Paramount Iatola, LF Warner) - 3rd: Bellview Country Mist (sire: BW Country,

SR, LP and BK Manuel) - 4th: Rosedale Astound Vanilla (sire: Millybrook Berretta Fabulous, MT and KT Atkins).

Heifer, 18 months - 1st: Elmar Badger Peace (sire: Badger, D and L Paish) - 2nd: Carcoola Darlene Donna 2 (sire: Sunset Canyon RP Militia, Jand E Kernich) - 3rd: Shoshanna Trouble Free (sire:Tally’s Bigtime Trouble, LF Warner) - 4th: Hindmarsh Twinkle 3 (sire: OF Montana Saber, BS Schutz).

JUNIOR CHAMPION: Elmar Badger Peace (sire: Badger, D and L Paish) RESERVE: Hindmarsh Ginger 6 (sire: Fleurieu Augustus, BS Schutz)

Cow, over 2 and under 3 years, dry 1st: Garcola Rasputin’s Lady (sire: Fleurieu Rasputin, GJ Maddern) - 2nd: Carcoola Darlene Donna (sire: Carcoola Darryl, J and E Kernich) - 3rd: Shoshanna M and M (sire: Shoshanna Montana Matrix, LF Warner) - 4th: Elmar Thunder Magnificent (sire: Midthunder, D and L Paish).

Cow, 3 years in-milk - 1st: Elmar Flaco’s Fairy (sire: Flaco, D and L Paish) 2nd: Shoshanna Main Attraction 365 (sire: Lester Sambo, LF Warner).

Cow 2.5 years in-milk - 1st: Bellview Legion Joy (sire: BW Legion, SR and LP and BK Manuel) - 2nd: Fleurieu Mellow

Presenting the Reserve Junior Champion sash at Adelaide 2009 is Lindon Richter, High Gate SA and handler Brett Schutz Myponga, SA on then lead.

Judging the Jersey Cattle at Adelaide was Geoff Heazlewood with Lindon Richter, High Gate , SA and Leonie Paish, Yankalilla leading her Junior Champion heifer at Adelaide 2009.

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Senior Champion Cow at Adelaide show 2009 with judge Geoff Heazlewood Latrobe Tasmania, Colin Blacker Willunga and Dean Malcolm, Zeerust Victoria with his Senior Champion Cow.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female at Adelaide show 2009 with Brian Vivian, Mannum SA and Neil Rothie, Strathalbyn SA.

Reserve Champion Cow at Adelaide show 2009 with Colin Blacker and Bec Joyce, Warrnambool, Vic on the lead.

Judge Geoff Heazlewood with Kim Bonython, North Adelaide former St Magnus stud and Belinda Schultz, Meadows SA with the Reserve Champion Intermediate cow.

15 (sire: SC Goldust Paramount Iatola, GC and SJ Thorn) - 3rd: Elmar Astound Lily (sire: Astound, D and L Paish) - 4th: Bellview Entrancing Fernjace (sire: Bushlea Brook F7 Jace, Sr and LP and BK Manuel).

Cow, 2 years in-milk - 1st: Homelands Sultans Whisper (sire: SHF Centruion Sultan, GA and LJ Klatt) - 2nd: Hindmarsh Ginger 5 (sire: Mason Boomer Sooner Berretta, BS Schutz).

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION: Bellview Legion Joy (sire: BW Legion, SR and LP and BK Manuel) RESERVE: Homelands Sultans Whisper (sire: SHF Centruion Sultan, GA and LJ Klatt) Cow, over 3 and under 5 years, dry - 1st: Homelands Sadams Silvermine, GA and LJ Klatt) - 2nd: late entry - 3rd: Garcola Clancy Leopard (sire: boggabilla Clancy, GJ Maddern).

Cow, 5 years and over, dry - 1st:

Hindmarsh Ginger 4 (sire: Lester Sambo, BS Schutz) - 2nd: Garcola Mississippi (sire: Garcola Southern Comfort, Asmaile Maddern) - 3rd: Fleurieu Park Golden Lassie (sire: Schultz Brook Hallmark, SR and LP and BK Manuel) - 4th: Garcola Bo’s Gadget (sire: Classic Belles Boaster, GJ Maddern).

Cow, 4 years in-milk - 1st: Fleurieu Golden Lassie 180 (sire: SHF Centurion Sultan, GC and SJ Thorn) - 2nd: Elmar Atomiser Fairy (sire: Atomiser, D and L Paish) - 3rd: Rosedale Manhatten Verocay (sire: Okura Manhatten, MT and KL Atkins) - 4th: Fleurieu Nobile Nancy 74 (sire: Claydon Park Flower Power, GC and SJ Thorn).

Cow 5 years in-milk - 1st: Fleurieu Mellow 12 (sire: Fleurieu Augustus, GC and SJ Thorn) - 2nd: Brimarvi Pop Fowler (sire: PopOf New Direction, SR and LP and BK Manuel) - 3rd: Elmar Out In Front Eileen (sire: Out In Front, D and L Paish)

- 4th: Fleurieu Gwitha 84 (sire: Fleurieu Rasputin, GC and SJ Thorn).

Cow, six years in-milk - 1st: Brimarvi Blaine Fowler (sire: Royal Blaine, SR and LP and BK Manuel) - 2nd: Shoshanna Justa Jude 291 (sire: Curtsey Duncan Jude, LF Warner).

Cow over 6 years in-milk - 1st: Silverlie Stars Lilac (sire: Bie Bistar, Bluechip Genetics and Shirlinn Jerseys) - 2nd: Fleurieu Mellow 8 (sire: Elite Mr Fanchise, GC and SJ Thorn) - 3rd: Carcool Mariel 2 (sire: Lester Geoff of Wilsonview, J and E Kernich) - 4th: Garcola Hlalmark Garnet (sire: Schultz Book Hallmark, GJ Maddern).

CHAMPION COW: Silverlie Stars Lilac (sire: Bie Bistar, Bluechip Genetics and Shirlinn Jerseys) RESERVE: Fleurieu Golden Lassie 180 (sire: SHF Centurion Sultan, GC and SJ Thorn)

Best Udder Line Up Adelaide 2009.

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The History of the

On Farm Challenge

and the philosophy behind the concept

By Trevor Saunders

Mr. Arnold Mills, proprietor of the Winarna Jersey Stud is credited with sowing the very first seed in the development of the concept of the On Farm Challenge.

The Central Gippsland Jersey Breeders Club were having a combined club meeting and farm walk at Arnold’s place when discussion started to focus on the dwindling numbers of entries for the Central Gippsland Jersey Fair in particular and cattle shows in general when Arnold said “It’s a pity we can’t get some way of showing the cows on our farms while still in their working clothes.” or words to that effect.

The Central Gippsland Jersey Breeders Club had a very creative and committed core group of members during the mid to late nineteen eighties, having already got a very successful discussion group going and were in the process of developing Central Sires.

The OFC concept actually got some legs one night when a small group of members including, but not limited to, Ivan Grant (Burnbank), Geoff Smethurst (Lang Park), Eric Johnson (Echo Glen), Kevin Collins (Mangarra) and Barry & Marie Monson (Monvale) met with New Zealand Jersey Breeder, Mr. Howard Hawe at Barry & Marie’s home.

Howard was telling them about an event that he had participated in back in New Zealand where their local show had been abandoned because of rain and the organizers had made the decision to take the judge around the farms to assess the entries so as to gain a result. They used a score sheet based on the linear system, which was still fairly new at that

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stage, to mark and consequently rank the cows.

While they achieved a result, the range of the existing linear breakdown was considered too limiting to be totally satisfactory.

So the idea started to develop. A cross between a show schedule and a classification event.

The group proposed to invite two judges to travel around the studs run by members of the club to assess cows broken down into classes based on age group but presented totally in their working clothes.

Marie Monson came up with the name- On Farm Challenge.

The concept of scoring by linear struck a cord and the score sheet was based around this concept. 22 traits were selected and each trait was to receive a maximum of 40 points. The score sheet took time to develop, but when you look back on it, it was a tremendously creative and consensual document that basically still exists in its entirety The expectation of the designers of this concept was that each animal would be judged against the ideal cow on a trait by trait basis. Thus, the ideal animal would score 40 points for each trait. (It is important to remember in this situation that ideal doesn’t necessarily mean biggest or the most extreme.)

By developing the score sheet in this way, the need for the judges to compare, as is the prerequisite of shows, and indeed the requirement to remember cows from previous farms, was removed. If a challenge was judged correctly, the judge would simply assess each trait against the ideal, score that trait and see

the result at the end of the competition.

The Central Gippsland OFC sub-committee then sent the draft score-sheet to Mr. Jim Parker (Venoma Jerseys) and Mr. Alan Carson (Cairnbrae Jerseys) who were two of the senior classifiers at the time to get them to trial the concept. Both Jim and Alan trialed the concept using the draft score-sheet on the herd of Mr. Basil Boardman (Avonleigh Jerseys) and gave the whole concept the thumbs up.

The On Farm Challenge concept has grown to an amazing extent. Both Mr. Jim Parker & Mr. Alan Carson who went on to become the judges of the inaugural Central Gippsland Jersey Breeders On Farm Challenge were sold on the concept immediately, took it back to their club in the Colac district and did their own. Now just about every breeder of every breed of cattle in Australia can be part of a challenge if they wish to be.

In Gippsland alone this year, (2009) almost 500 jersey cows were assessed in two challenges which is a magnificent effort and a wonderful indication of how, 20 years after the inaugural Central Gippsland Jersey Breeders Club On Farm Challenge, the concept remains probably the most popular and retains the highest participation rate of any event on the Jersey calendar.

It is a highly successful draw card for new, young and aspiring members and works in a multifaceted way that include social involvement, type assessment education, very high profile advertising and promotion and genetic development.

The creativity of Jersey Breeders didn’t stop there either.

Mr. Ron Baker of Glenarron Jerseys and Mr. Peter Farrell, Glenfern Jerseys, came up with The Great Southern Challenge. The idea behind this was to take the first prize winners in the two year old class and the highest pointed cow in the 3 year and above classes in each of the On Farm Challenges and send a judge around to assess those animals to then find a winner, once again, using the On Farm Challenge score sheet.

The concept was put to the Victorian Branch of the Australian Jersey Breeders Society and was enthusiastically adopted and a sub-committee immediately formed to put the project into place.

This concept required money to run it and the CGJBC developed Central Sires Co-operative Ltd became the inaugural sponsor, staying for some years, before moving on and allowing the management team of the Great Southern Challenge, the Victorian Brach of the AJBS the opportunity to establish an alliance with Semex Australia which still exists today.

The concept continues to evolve. The Great Southern Challenge has had classes added to it, a Great Northern Challenge has been created and Jersey Australia now manages the Great Southern Challenge. The evolvement will continue as we search for ways to marry the Northern and Southern Competitions, develop different concepts within the main frame and so on. But the fundamentals remain, the judge is a farmer and they use a score sheet.

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also help out around the properties. ‘My youngest sister really loves showing too, so I’m teaching her the ropes and she’s doing really well. I will encourage her to go to the Youth Camps as I did in 2006/07 at Warragul, attending the National All Breed Dairy Youth Camp, which was sponsored by Genetics Australia and the NCDEA. It was good fun, and I learnt a lot – plus there were 45 kids there, so it was a good way to meet people. We were put into groups of 5 and worked as teams over three days. I also did the camps at IDW and showed’ Jayke said.

‘As for choosing a career after I completed Year 12 in 2007, I didn’t have to think twice, as I couldn’t wait to start fulltime work back on the farm. I do alot of the feeding, milking and anything else that needs doing, and Mum and Dad also work fulltime. Plus we have live-in farm managers, and a team of part-time workers and casuals – it’s a busy life’ Jayke said.

‘As for our breeding program, we get an AI technician in to do the AI, and we select bulls after getting advice from the AI companies, while also keeping an eye on what progeny is doing well at shows overseas. We select for type and production, and also try to get the best improvement match for each cow. The three main Jersey bulls we’ve been using this year are; Astound, Rapid Bay Reagan and Ressurection – with good calves arriving so far, and we’re looking forward to seeing the next lot. We don’t herd test – not for the past 13 years’ Jayke added.

‘The dry conditions have knocked us around a bit; we had a really wet winter, but have had hardly any rain since. Currently, we are feeding the herd 8kg of grain per cow/per day, and have made 7,000 rolls of silage. Hopefully we’ll get a bit more rain soon to top us up’ Jayke said.

‘I love farming and am fortunate to come from a farming family - as this industry is hard for young people to break into without that support. While things haven’t been great for dairying for a while, I feel confident that prices will come back up – it’s just a cycle, and we’ve seen it before. I am sure it will pass’ Jayke said.

Jayke is also keeping an eye on the future, and is having a go at property development. ‘As housing is booming in Warrnambool, I took the plunge and bought a block of land, and then picked out a nice simple house plan to build on it. I intend to rent it out, and hopefully sell it in a few years. If it goes well, I’ll keep doing this as a sideline to farming. Another benefit of doing this is that it gets you thinking about things off-farm, it’s a real outlet and exposes you to opportunities that are out there’ Jayke said.

‘I would also love to travel overseas – especially if the opportunity came up to work and live in another country. For the moment, I am content with working, and playing footy and cricket for Simpson.

I also enjoy going out every now and then and having a good time with my mates, to Warrnambool and Geelong’ Jayke said.

‘My perfect future would be to farm my own property, and have a herd of high quality cows for both production and showing, and dabble in property development on the side.

I like all aspects of the farming life, I don’t mind the early mornings – although I’ll admit it’s a challenge when it’s both cold and wet, but that’s only for 3 months of the year. I guess it’s true that farmers whinge a bit and are never happy!’

Jayke Fisher

By Linda Houghton

Jayke Fisher works and lives on his parent’s Western District dairy farm at Simpson, which is 30 minutes drive from Colac. The Fisher’s operate 6 farms with a total acreage of 2,500 - and run both the Ashbury Holstein and Waterloo Farms Jersey studs.

The farms operate as separate entities, each with it’s own dairy – the Jersey herd is managed on one property and the Holsteins on the remaining five.

‘We revived the Waterloo Farms Jersey Stud when one of the properties we bought had a dairy on it that was too small for the Holsteins. We only started our Jersey herd 12 months ago and we started from scratch so every animal has been sourced from dispersal sales or private sale. My great grandfather had originally started the stud and today we have 180 Jerseys and 2,320 Holsteins. I really like the Jerseys, they’re so easy to work with, and especially easy to get ready for showing’ Jayke said.

‘I’m really committed to showing our cows, and have been involved since I was about 6 years old, as our family has always done the show season. I fit all of our cows, and have shown at IDW for the past 6 years, and we won Grand Champion of the Youth Show at IDW in 2009, with Pooleybridge Goldwyn Bonnie – she was a 2 and half year old then. I was absolutely pumped, and shocked as we didn’t expect it. We’ll get her back to IDW that’s for sure, she is one of my favourite Holstein cows. My favourite Jersey is Waterloo Farms Country Shirley, and she won the 3YO class at this year’s Melbourne Show.

When you win, it gives you a huge sense of achievement and pride – but there’s a lot of hard work behind it. I also like the social side of showing, and you get to see a huge variety of great cows’ Jayke said.

19-Year-old Jayke is the eldest of the Fisher’s family of four, with 3 younger sisters – who

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Alta Genetics acquires 21st Century Genetics; Gillan appointed General Manager December 1st, 2009 (Melbourne, AUS/Calgary, CAN) - Alta Genetics is excited to announce that the company has reached an agreement to purchase 21st Century Genetics, effective January 2010. The purchase agreement was settled with the cooperation of Daryl Brown and Brian Leslie, co-owners of 21st Century Genetics. The business will continue as Alta Genetics Australia Pty. Ltd. “This is a ‘natural’ investment for Alta, given our focus on building strong relationships with progressive dairies in major milk producing countries,” says Cees Hartmans, CEO of Alta Genetics. “With the acquisition of 21st Century we get a head start in the market. Daryl and Brian, along with their team, have developed a solid base that gives a strong foundation to build on.

We are very proud to continue on what they have achieved in Australia.’’

The timing of Alta’s investment in Australia is driven

by Daryl’s intention to retire from the day-to-day operation of the business, as well as by Brian’s interest in pursuing other ventures in farming and auctioneering going forward. Meantime, Alta has been working toward more direct involvement in the exciting and dynamic Australian dairy market for some time. The country is destined for growth given the competitiveness of Australian dairy producers and increasing global demand for dairy products.

“We have worked extremely hard over the years to build and grow 21st Century Genetics,” says Daryl Brown. “Since joining Alta in 2003, our confidence has grown tremendously that they are the right team to build on what we started and create even greater value for Australian dairy producers.

Brian and I look forward to working with the Alta team in an advisory role going forward.”

Alta has been a supplier of genetics to the Australian dairy industry for over 20 years, with 21st Century Genetics joining as a distributor in 2003.

Over the last seven years, 21st Century Genetics has built a successful business by, as well, providing Australian farmers with high quality genetics sourced from the best cows in the breed both in Australia and overseas. The combination of Alta and 21st Century Genetics has a track record of marketing industry leading genetics that will surely

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continue in the future.

“We would like to recognize the outstanding work of Daryl, Brian and their great team of staff for the contribution to the success of Australian breeders,” says Roger Turner, Alta Sales Director for Australasia and International Dairy Cattle Judge. “Both are icons in the Australian industry and are well known in the global AB business. We are very excited to enjoy a close relationship with these fine gentlemen.”

To assure continued strength in the leadership for the new company, Alta is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Graeme Gillan to the position of General Manager. Graeme is very well known and respected both within Australia and the global breeding industry bringing more then 30 years experience to the role. Graeme will be charged with ensuring a seamless and smooth transition for Australian dairy clients.

“The opportunity to work with such a visionary global company, like Alta Genetics, provided a great incentive to again become fully involved in the Australian AB industry,” says Graeme Gillan. “I look forward to build on the success of 21st and work with a staff and team that already has had such a significant impact on the industry. For sure, 2010 will be an exciting year for the Australian dairy industry and Alta Genetics Australia.”

Alta Genetics Australia Pty. Ltd will officially commence business in early January 2010. Graeme and the team look forward to catching up with breeders from all around Australia at International Dairy Week. The head office location and contact information remain the same as today. Alta Genetics Australia can be reached at: KEILOR PARK DRIVE, TULLAMARINE 3043, VICTORIA PH : + 613 9330 3444 FAX: + 613 9330 3144 Alta Genetics is the largest privately held AI Company in the world, operating sampling programs in the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil and China and actively marketing products in 84 countries. Alta offers superior genetic improvement products and reproduction and dairy management consulting services to progressive dairymen globally.

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Nowell Jerseys Dam of Nowell Sandblast His first daughters are now milking and impressing their owners.

Daughters already classified to 87pts.

And P.I.ing to 114

Rye Valley Admirals Sandra 2nd SUP 92

Now available the next Generation of Sandra sons ARIES x Parade and VIPOR x Valerian Both sons of Power Sandy and available now from Nowell.

Also available Blackstone and Louie embryos from Sandy

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Ph 03 52 348 227 Mobile 0418 257 030 Web

www.jersey.com.au. Jersey Studs, Nowell Email n.k.furze@bigpond.com.au

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SHIRLINN After the spring clafssification tour Shirlinn now has 62 cows classified Ex 90 or higher in a herd of 200 jerseys.

Shirlinn was awarded most successful exhibitor at the 2009 NSW State Show for the second year in a row.

Shirlinn Governor Melys

Shirlinn Sambo Melys Ex 92

Shirlinn Brookbi Regina Ex 90

Shirlinn Just Stephanie Ex 92

1st 6 months Junior Champion

1st 5-6 years Reserve Champion Cow

1st J 3 years Champion Intermediate

2nd 5-6 years

Shirlinn also had success in the Hunter Valley Club On Farm Challenge: Ingalala Connection Dream Ex 92 - Champion Cow Shirlinn I.M. Girl VG 88 (max) - Champion Intermediate Shirlinn Dream Stephanie - Junior Champion

Brian, Vicki, Brooke, Matt 02 6761 5783 vickibrian@bigpond.com

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Lindsay & Shirley 02 6765 5378

2009 NSW State Jersey Show Report

By Troy Mauger

The annual show held at the delightful surrounds of the Camden Showgrounds was once again a great success with the 2nd highest number of cattle paraded over the two-day show. The show was the 2nd largest showing of Jerseys in Australia for 2009, only IDW has more entries. Cattle came from the Southern Riverina, Far South Coast, Tamworth, Hunter Valley, South Coast and the local area. Spectators attended in some of the largest numbers of recent years coming from far away as the Goulburn Valley in Victoria to make this years show one of the most successful in recent memory.

The Youth show set the standard with

some great skills displayed by the 25 Junior Handlers under the very experienced Judge David Ninness.

40 heifers were paraded in the youth show. This was followed by a Judging demonstration by David before the Junior Judging Competition commenced. The 18 entrants aged from 6 years to 20 all placed the 4 heifers as well as making their comments on the microphone. For some spectators this was the highlight of the 2 days.

The Open show had 105 head paraded before the International Judge Warren Ferguson who had his work cut out from his opening class. Some 16 heifers entered the

ring for the first class followed by 17 in the next class. Warren was certainly sweating but this may have been due to the stifling heat.

For the first time in the shows history no dry cows were paraded in the individual classes.

Warren was “very impressed with the in milk classes with no tail at all”.

The 3-4yrs in milk was the crowd’s favourite class, which not only had 15 head paraded but also the quality was outstanding.

“The cattle have been presented better than I expected with all studs doing a professional job of preparing their exhibits” Judge Ferguson commented.

2009 N.S.W. State Jersey Show 29 & 30 October, 2009, Camden Showground Judge: Mr. Warren Ferguson “Ferdon” New Zealand CLASS 1 Ridley AgriProducts Heifer under 6 mths 1 Wilson Family Shirlinn Governor Melys Griffens Governor 2 Boyd Family Brunchilli Jadestorm Elle Brunchilli Jade Storm 3 Menzies & Boyd Granada Rivendell Just In Time Yellow Briar Heaths Guapo CLASS 2 Orana Jersey Stud Heifer 6 mths and under 12 mths 1 Boyd Family Brunchilli Julian Vita Valleystream Julian 2 B & K Gavenlock; J & K Strong & A Gavenlock Bushlea Kenedy 86 Pine Haven Senior 3 M & R Wilson Jamber Lady of the Night SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola CLASS 3 Manning District Jersey Cattle Club Heifer 12 mths and under 18 mths 1 Wilson Family Shirlinn DB Stephanie Gold Label Dream Boy 2 M & R Wilson Jamber Comerica Lady 2nd Bridon Remake Comerica 3 J Quin Orana Daydream Serenade 2 Orana Daydreams Astound

CLASS 4 21st Century Genetics Heifer 18 mths and under 24 mths 1 J Quin Orana Sultan Opal SHF Centurion Sultan 2 W & S Oslear Cedar Vale Jace Poppy Windy Willow Montana Jace 3 N & E Dibden Misty Glen Just Wait Gem Rapid Bay Just Wait INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH PRODUCTS JUVENILE CHAMPION Wilson Family Shirlinn Governor Melys Sire - Griffens Governor INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH PRODUCTS RESERVE CHAMPION Boyd Family Brunchilli Julian Vita Sire - Valleystream Julian HONOURABLE MENTION B & K Gavenlock, J & K Strong & A Gavenlock Bushlea Kenedy 86 Sire - Pine Haven Senior CLASS 6 2009 FUTURITY 1 Wilson Family Shirlinn Brookbi Regina Bushlea Brook Biestar 2 M & R Wilson Burnside Monty Frankline Burnside Buttercups Monty

3 B & K Gavenlock Bralock Country Merle B W Country CLASS 7 Agri-Gene Pty. Ltd. Female under 24 mths in milk 1 Wilson Family Shirlinn I.M. Girl 2 Ingalala Merlin 2 B & K Gavenlock Bralock Imperial Merle Meadow Lawn J Imperial 3 S Salway Glencraig Pamace Heather Bell Glencraig Jace CLASS 8 Shirlinn Jerseys Female 24 and under 30 mths in milk 1 Menzies & Boyd Rivendell SN Violet Brunchilli Sultan Noel

2 Boyd Family Brunchilli Out Priscilla Claydon Platimum Outstanding 3 L Micallef & J Smart Cedar Vale HJ Floss Kenarie Hastie Jade CLASS 9 Cumberland & Southern District Jersey Cattle Club Female 30 and under 36 mths in milk 1 Wilson Family Shirlinn Brookbi Regina Bushlea Brook Biestar 2nd Production 398 kg Fat + Protein 2 M & R Wilson Burnside Monty Frankline Burnside Buttercups Monty 3 Boyd Family Brunchilli Regal Supreme Hollylane R Regal

Intermediate Champion Shirlinn Brookbi Regina

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B & K Gavenlock Bralock Country Merle B W Country 1st Production 489 kg Fat + Protein J Quin Orana Futurity Pet Sunset Canyon Futurity 3rd Production 389 kg Fat + Protein CLASS 10 Kendale Jerseys Junior Best Udder Menzies & Boyd Rivendell SN Violet Sire - Brunchilli Sultan Noel GENETICS AUSTRALIA INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION Plus BRUNCHILLI FARMING TRUST TROPHY Wilson Family Shirlinn Brookbi Regina Sire - Bushlea Brook Biestar GENETICS AUSTRALIA RESERVE CHAMPION Menzies & Boyd Rivendell SN Violet Sire - Brunchilli Sultan Noel HONOURABLE MENTION Wilson Family Shirlinn I.M. Girl 2 Sire - Ingalala Merlin CLASS 11 BOS Trading Pen of 2 females under 36 mths 1 Wilson Family 2 Boyd Family 3 B & K Gavenlock CLASS 12 H. J. & M. G. Flemming Cow 3 years and under 4 years in milk 1 Boyd Family Brunchilli R Mecca O F Barber Rocket

2 BOC Sydnicate Elm Grove Invest Elite

Miami Tidy Investment 3 Menzies & Boyd Brunchilli SB Tammy Lucernvale Stevie J Quin Orana Legion Pet B W Legion 3rd Production 461 kg Fat + Protein M & R Wilson Burnside Festival Silverfinch Kaarmona Festival 1st Production 522 kg Fat + Protein L Micallef & J Smart Tabandu Fusion Shamrock Molly Brook Fusion 2nd Production 518 kg Fat + Protein CLASS 13 ABS Australia Cow 4 years and under 5 years in milk 1 Wilson Family Shirlinn Just Queen Rapid Bay Just Wait 2nd Production 422 kg Fat + Protein 2 J Quin Orana Hallmark Ilagay 4 Ingalala Hallmark 1st Production 483 kg Fat + Protein 3 R & I Hapgood Catteligur Astound Imelda Molly Brook Berretta Fabulous CLASS 14 Semex Pty. Ltd. Cow 5 years and under 6 years in milk 1 Wilson Family Shirlinn Sambo Melys Lester Sambo

2nd Production 583 kg Fat + Protein 2 Wilson Family Shirlinn Just Stephanie Rapid Bay Just Wait 3 P. Buckley Brunchilli Extreme Rose 2 Piedmont Nadine Extreme M & R Wilson Burnside Powers Silverflower Claydon Park Flower Power 1st Production 598 kg Fat + Protein M & R Wilson Brunchilli G Priscilla Shamrock Giller 3rd Production 538 kg Fat + Protein CLASS 15 Mark Mottram “Stud Livestock Transport” Cow 6 years and over in milk 1 Boyd Family Brunchilli Marcia Brunchilli PMI Impact 2nd Production 694 kg Fat + Protein 2 P Timbs Cherrybank Jokers Lassie Claydon Park Joker 3 Wilson Family Shirlinn First Ranunculus Shirlinn First Prize B & K Gavenlock Brooklyn Farm Judes Tiney Curtsey Duncan Jude 3rd Production 655 kg Fat + Protein M & R Wilson Miami Elmo Lady 14th Miami Biestar Elmo 1st Production 794 kg Fat + Protein CLASS 16 World Wide Sires Australia Pen of 3 females over 3 years 1 Wilson Family 2 J. Quin 3 M & R Wilson

CLASS 17 Genetics Australia Dams Progeny 1 B & K Gavenlock Edi Merle 137 2 Wilson Family Shirlinn Miss Stephanie 3 J. Quin CLASS 18 The Nancy Singleton Memorial Award for Production Champion Production Cow M & R Wilson Miami Elmo Lady 14th Sire - Miami Biestar Elmo Production 794 kg Fat + Protein Reserve Champion Production Cow Boyd Family Brunchilli Marcia Sire -Brunchilli PMI Impact Production 694 kg Fat + Protein CLASS 19 Rowantree Jerseys Senior Best Udder Boyd Family Brunchilli Marcia Sire -Brunchilli PMI Impact NATIONAL FOODS CHAMPION COW Plus BRALOCK JERSEY TROPHY Boyd Family Brunchilli Marcia Sire -Brunchilli PMI Impact NATIONAL FOODS RESERVE CHAMPION Wilson Family Shirlinn Sambo Melys Sire - Lester Sambo HONOURABLE MENTION P Timbs

Cherrybank Jokers Lassie Sire - Claydon Park Joker

Most Successful Exhibitor Wilson Family

Don’t forget to register your interest for the

Judging School

Juvenile Champion Shirlinn Governor Melys

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Hosted by Central Gippsland Jersey Breeders Club Tuesday 16 - Wednesday 17 February, 2010 Dawn Anderson, Anvale Jerseys 780 Labertouche North Road Labertouche Vic 3816 anvalejerseys@bigpond.com (03) 5628 7671

The Bungendore Show The Bungendore Show starts the show circuit - Sunday 31 January 2010 - and is recognised as the best of the one-day shows, this year drawing record crowds and entries. As a feature item I proposed a “Dairy Spectacular” which not only has a dairy breeds schedule (following) but also milking demonstrations, a display of dairy equipment and also specialty stalls with cheeses and other dairy products.

Roberta Ibbott has consented to be the judge and Barry Gwyther the chief steward. I have also been promised valuable support for prize money and trophies. I will also be putting on a BBQ for members using specialty cuts of Jersey beef. It promises to be a fun day as well as giving prominence to the Jersey breed in what otherwise is seen as a beef area and I look for your support.

David Odell, Classes are: Wodhul Jerseys Heifer under 12 months Heifer under 24 months JUVENILE CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION Authorised by the Cow 3 years and under dry Bungendore Pastoral Female under 36 months in milk Agricultural & Horticultural Junior best udder INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION and RESERVE Society Incorporated CHAMPION PO Box 343 Bungendore 2621 Cow 3 years and over dry Senior cow in milk Senior best udder CHAMPION COW and RESERVE CHAMPION

Bob Robertson President Rosemary Hurley Secretary.

BEST in SHOW

N.S.W. STATE JERSEY YOUTH SHOW Thursday 29 October, 2009 Camden Showground Judge: Mr. David Ninness

Paraders Competition Class 1 (13 years & under) 1 Mikaela Micallef 2 Grace Pardoe 3 Olivia Maug Class 2 (14 years & over) 1 Brad Cullen 2 Rachael Dawson 3 Robert Wilson Champion Parader Plus “Rivendell Jersey” Trophy Brad Cullen Reserve Champion Parader Mikaela Micallef Heifer Classes Class 4 Heifer under 6 months (born on or after 30/4/09) 1 Menzies & Boyd Rivendell Shyster Carnation

2 W & S Oslear Cedar Vale Astound Violet Class 5 Heifer 6 months and under 9 months (born 30/1/09 to 29/4/09) 1 Wilson Family Shirlinn Governor Melys 2 S Salway Glencraig Corfus Marlene 3 J Quin Orana Comerica Ilagay Class 6 Heifer 9 months and under 12 months (born 30/10/08 to 29/1/09) 1 K & J Strong Strongbark Kody Jessica 2 M & R Wilson Jamber Lady Gaga 3 M & R Wilson Burnside Monty Dawn Class 7 Heifer 12 months and under 15

Orana Daydream Serenade 2 months (born 30/7/08 to 29/10/08) 1 J Quin Champion Heifer Orana Comerica Pet K & J Strong 2 M & R Wilson Strongbark Kody Jessica Burnside Iatola Daisy Reserve Champion Heifer 3 J Quin D J & S M Mayo Orana Comerica Sunshine 2 Regal Park Laramie Class 8 Honourable Mention Heifer 15 months and under 18 J Quin months (born 30/4/08 to 29/7/08) Orana Comerica Pet 1 D J & S M Mayo Regal Park Laramie 2 J Quin Youth Judging Competition Orana Power Serenade GROUP 1 (13 years & under) 3 M & R Wilson 1 Oliva Mauger Jamber Lady of the Night 2 Austin Mauger Class 9 3 Madison Crapp Heifer 18 months and under 21 GROUP 2 (14 years & over) months (born 30/1/08 to 29/4/08) 1 Rachael Dawson 1 M & R Wilson 2 Brad Cullen Jamber Comerica Lady 2nd 2 J Quin 3 Madeline Miller JerseyJournal December 2009 / January 2010 — 19

EURARIE JERSEYS

BROADLIN JERSEYS

Charles & Carolyn Smith 80 Rathbone Road St Germains 3620 03 5826 0325 andesholsteins@bigpond.com.au

Lynton and Lisa, Toni, Gavin and Cassie Broad 388 Johnson Road, LOCKINGTON 3563 03 5486 2624 042786 2624 lisa.broad@bigpond.com

Jimann Jerseys Trevor & Julie Campbell 286 Lowe Rd Rochester 3561 (03) 5484 1621 jimann@iinet.net.au

Bercar Jersey Stud Bernie and Carol McManus 252 Bamawm Rd Bamawm. 3561 Ph. 03-54832245 e-mail bercar3561@bigpond.com

SUNSHINE FARM JERSEYS

Neville & Janelle McDonald 715 Andrews Rd Kyabram 3620 Ph: 03 5855 2526 janellemcdonald1958@hotmail.com

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

Silhouette Jerseys Richard & Ann Worboys Echuca Mitiamo Rd • Kotta 03 5483 7500 info@silhouette.biz

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

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

Collins Family 3710 McColl Rd Rochester 3561 Ph/Fax 03 5486 5393

Bryan & Lee Rushton 79 Brooks Rd Rochester 3861 03 5484 1881 benlockj@dodo.com.au

Bill, Kaye and Andrew Cochrane 836 Hansen Rd, Bamawm, 3561 03 5486 5474 craigielea3@bigpond.com

JUGIONG JERSEYS

Sybilgrove & Summer Spirit Jerseys

Benlock Jersey Stud

Craigielea Jerseys

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 Secretary: Lisa Broad

Chatting with the Lenehan Family of

Murraybrook Jerseys

By Linda Houghton

The Lenehan family are excited about attending the upcoming Great Southern Challenge, where they will be representing the Western District Jersey Breeders Club in the Senior Cow Class, with Noeda Mayfair 143. ‘Lynette and I are very interested to see how she goes – while we didn’t breed her, she is the type of cow we want in our herd for the future, and hopefully we can build a great cow family from her for Murraybrook Jerseys’ Paul said.

Their son, Adam is also feeling ‘stoked’ about being in the final. ‘To win overall cow came as a real surprise, considering the quality of the other entries from our Club. It’s a good format, and an easier option to showing ’ Adam said.

Adam has worked fulltime with his parents on Murraybrook for the past 4 years, but had some interesting experiences after leaving school 10 years ago. ‘I spent 3 years travelling and working around Australia and overseas. First up, I worked as mustering contractor in the Northern Territory, then travelled to the USA were I worked as a harvest contractor for 6 months – across seven states, from Texas to North Dakota. I went to Europe after that, and spent all my money before coming home. I’ve settled down now, and have a son, and am looking forward to getting married in January, and enjoying life on the farm’ Adam said.

The Murraybrook stud is at Crossley in Victoria, which is approximately halfway between Wa r r n a m b o o l and Port Fairy.

‘Crossley is a tiny place, with a population of just 50 people, and about 5km from Koroit. We don’t have a general store or even a pub anymore, there was one, but it’s been closed for 30 years!’ Paul said.

Paul came from a farming family, and took over the property around 1990, and to rejuvenate the

farm, joined the Focus Farm Program – which was run by the Department of Agriculture. ‘Joining this program really fired me up and got me interested in the future. The consultants were very skilled, and while they would offer sound advice along the way, they acknowledged that the farm owners were in control. As a result, I was able to grow more grass for the herd and lift production – at the start of the program I was milking 160 cows – by the finish, I was milking 300 on the same amount of land. Another valuable thing I learned was that planning, timing and using good contractors were crucial factors for growing quality feed. We have a 6-month window of opportunity from April to October - to grow a whole years worth. Also, to reduce the wastage when feeding out silage, we installed a feed pad - which has made an enormous difference’ Paul said.

‘We don’t have any irrigation, so we rely on our stores of silage and feeding grain to keep the herd going through the Summer. We have definitely noticed changes due to the dry conditions – for the past four years we have had a barley grass problem, which is a new problem for us’ Paul said.

The Lenehan’s farm the 440 acres on the home block, plus lease a further 150 acres 7km away as an out-paddock to run young stock. The Murraybrook herd consists of 260 Jerseys, and 110 Holsteins – both herds are registered, and herd tested separately.

‘We only run them as 2 separate herds for the herd testing – otherwise they’re all in together. Our dairy is a 16-aside double-up, with auto cup removers, stall gates and a feeding system.

Currently, we are feeding them 7kg of wheat per cow/per day, as it has stopped raining, and they need the protein to maintain production.

The stall gates ensure that the Jerseys get their fair share of grain, and the cows soon tell us if we haven’t got it quite right; either by how much milk is in the vat, or by their state of health’ Paul said.

Paul oversees the breeding and bull selection for the herd, and Adam looks after the pasture management, and

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maintains the herd database. There is also a fulltime farm worker, and a part-time milker.

‘Lynette has always pitched in around the farm, and is the ‘chief calf-rearer’ as well, which she seems to have a real knack for – especially in getting the Jerseys off to a good start, as they can be a bit difficult to get going. This year, we will raise 145 calves, so she’ll be pretty busy’ Paul said.

Paul and Adam do all of the AI, and use a mating program to assist with bull selection. ‘We breed for type and production, and this year we have used Elton, Bossgannon, Iotola, Alta Sabre, Alta Galaxies, Phantom and Larfalot – plus some PT bulls’ Paul said.

In 2000, the Lenehan’s participated in the Genetic Recovery Program. ‘It’s great to get the herd bloodlines back together, and as it adds value to your herd – I would recommend the process to all breeders. We had 50 years of Jersey breeding behind our cows, which has now been verified and reinstated’ Paul said.

‘I just love the cows, breeding and milking them, and Adam really enjoys managing the pasture and feed side of the business, so it works well for us. Now that Adam has a son, if he shows some interest when he is older, we will try to keep going. Expansion is a bit tricky though, as we are land-locked – our neighbours are other dairy farms, plus a few smaller hobby-farms. Nobody around us wants to sell, so I think we all might be in the same situation - waiting for an opportunity to acquire more land – it’s a kind of friendly stand-off situation!’ Paul said.

‘In the meantime, Lynette and I are not ready to slow-down, we will put in another couple of years of fulltime work, as we are keen to hang in there and to se what’s going to happen. After that we might semi-retire, work a bit less and enjoy relaxing and travelling around a bit more’ Paul said.

New South Wales

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

QUEENSLAND

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

State Secretary - Amy McDonald PO Box 313 Greenock SA 5360 Phone (08) 8562 8113 Fax (08) 8562 8520 Email: carcoola@chariot.net.au

Three generations at Murraybrook: Paul, Adam and Jack Lenehan

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

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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

GRAGLEN JERSEYS Graham, Glenyce, Tim & Jon Pearce Kerrs Rd Tallygaroopna 3634 (03) 58298334 tpearce@mcmedia.com.au EARLDENE JERSEYS Dick & Barb Scoones 2720 Rendells Rd Numurkah 3636 (03) 58641205 rjscoones@dodo.com

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

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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

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I Love a Sunburnt Country CLOVELLY FRANCES BROAD (ELLERY) 16.04.1918 – 27.02.2009 Clove’s love for life, the farm and the stock were evident.

Born at “Redruth” Faraday on the Ellery family’s orchard and mixed farm, she was the second eldest of eight children.

Clove attended the Faraday school where she graduated with honours and was awarded dux of the school. After her education was completed she started work on the family farm. The orchard kept the whole family busy picking and packing fruit, pruning and spraying trees, herding sheep and helping in the shed at shearing time, skirting fleeces and baling wool. A couple of cows were hand milked to keep the house going and horse riding was her favourite activity at this time.

Social evenings were held at the local hall each month and it was at one of these that Clove met a young lad; the son of a dairy farming family who lived about 10 miles away, soon after Clove and Reg started courting.

On the 28th January 1942 in the Methodist Church at Faraday, Clove and Reg were married.

A marriage that was to span close to 64 years, see the birth of eight children, 25 grandchildren and 20 great grand children.

At Sutton Grange in the foothills of Mt Alexander together they established what was to become the world renowned “Francliff” jersey stud.

It was a great union with Reg’s vision and Clove’s strength, Francliff was to dominate the jersey scene for two or three decades as their high producing “Illusion bloodlines” became synonymous with show ring success.

Clove’s endearing personality brought her much respect in the dairy industry. She had strength and a great work ethic combined with a gentle nature.

Clove kept “Francliff” ticking along while Reg was on many business trips and she assumed much of the responsibility for the feeding of the calves and raising the family.

With 60 sales being held at Francliff there were a huge number of pedigrees and advertisements to be typed and Clove did the majority of this.

The combined achievements of Reg and Clove had a huge impact on the dairy industry and the jersey breed in particular. Their advertising and selling techniques were well advanced for their time and set the pace for others to follow.

Her passion for gardening was well known; she adored the perfume of daphne and had roses and hydrangeas among her favourites.

Clove practiced her strong Christian principles during everyday life and these stood with her throughout her life.

Anyone dropping in for a cuppa and a chat was always much enjoyed by Clove as hospitality was her speciality and her fresh baked scones topped with jam and cream were a hit with family and visitors alike.

Clove’s family was her greatest love and sharing special occasions with them all.

Clovelly Broad – A much loved lady.

Alwyn Broad, November 2009.

JerseyJournal December 2009 / January 2010 —

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OFFICE MATTERS

By Office Manager Lorraine Keating

Hello again Absolute madness and mayhem in the office at the moment.

Classifications (“When you get my class you’ll find I’ve put the wrong Herdbook no. for this cow” x 3) LTE’s (“When are you doing Gippsland?” “I’ve lost one of my Daughter Lists” “Scott, can we load the Data Base on to another computer for extra processing?”

“No I promise I won’t touch it – I’ll wait ‘til you get back into the office”) Calendar (“Yes, I will get the artwork to you” “I can’t open the file, what programme is it?” “The Printer wants to know when you’re going to get the artwork through to him”) IDW Registrations (“I just need the Herdbook number” “I want to become a member so I can register my animals for IDW”) Great Southern Challenge (“Who’s the Judge” “Put me down for the Lunch, I might get there”) JA Committee Meeting (“Book us

all for accommodation” “I’ll need a hire car to do the LTE’s” “We’ve got a surprise guest for lunch so make sure you cater for it”) Microsoft Upgrade (“My computer’s frozen” “So’s mine” “Yeah, well that’s because mine has crashed” “Whoops, now the Data Base has died” “Can’t do any work so may as well go get the mail”) Do we get upset? No, we take it all in our stride and look at the humorous side. Well, OK, definitely didn’t take the crashed computer and no Data Base in our my stride. Had a bit of a stress attack – you know the thing: palpitations, sweaty palms, blurred vision - especially because Scott is away at the GSC judging and he’s the only one in this place with any sort of knowledge of the background stuff of software. See, I don’t even know what it is called!

The mantra around the office was “Breathe, breathe, oh, OK, go for a cigarette”.

Anyway, all worked out because in a flash of brilliance I remembered

that we have Don @ Aladn that programmes our Data Base. In short, he came straight around and fixed it. I could have kissed him!!

So, really looking forward to the Christmas break, I’m sorry that you don’t all get one (yeh, right!).

Remember the office will be closed from Friday 25th Dec through to Mon 4th Jan. Ahhhhh, bliss.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

From Lorraine, Cathy, Jenny & Diane.

(Scott’s got his own column!)

Top 20 Sires By Registration 01/03/09 - 01/12/09

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