Jersey Australia Members Handbook

MEMBERS HANDBOOK Contents WELCOME ....................................................................................................................................................... 2 JERSEY AUSTRALIA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT................................................................................... 3 STATE COMMITTEE SECRETARIES ........................................................................................................... 4 FEES & CHARGES .......................................................................................................................................... 5 JERSEY HOUSE STAFF .................................................................................................................................. 6 JERSEY AUSTRALIA MERCHANDISE ........................................................................................................ 7 JERSEY AUSTRALIA FARM GATE SIGN ................................................................................................... 8 CGU INSURANCE ........................................................................................................................................... 9 JERSEY MARKETING SERVICE ................................................................................................................. 10 REGISTRATIONS & PEDIGREES ............................................................................................................... 11 ANIMAL PEDIGREE ................................................................................................................................. 12 EASY DAIRY ................................................................................................................................................. 13 GENETIC RECOVERY SCHEME FOR JERSEYS ...................................................................................... 14 GENETIC RECOVERY FORM...................................................................................................................... 15 EMBRYO USAGE .......................................................................................................................................... 16 TRANSFERRING EMBRYOS ................................................................................................................... 16 E.T TRANSFER FORM .............................................................................................................................. 16 REGISTRATION OF ET ANIMALS ......................................................................................................... 17 DNA TESTING ........................................................................................................................................... 17 ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION METHODS .................................................................................................... 18 TATTOOING .............................................................................................................................................. 18 TATTOO BRANDING ............................................................................................................................... 18 METAL EARTAGS .................................................................................................................................... 18 ORDER FORM FOR METAL EARTAGS................................................................................................. 19 LEADER STEEL/BIRTH TAG APPLICATION PROCEDURES ............................................................ 20 NATIONAL CLASSIFICATION POLICY & PROCEDURES ..................................................................... 21 100 POINT MODEL COW ......................................................................................................................... 21 SKELETAL STRUCTURE OF THE DAIRY COW .................................................................................. 22 NATIONAL TYPE CLASSIFICATION REGULATIONS ....................................................................... 23 FEES AND CONDITIONS: ........................................................................................................................ 23 AWARDS AND POINTS: .......................................................................................................................... 23 MATURE COWS AWARDS POINTS & CONDITIONS ................................................................ 23 TWO YEAR OLDS: ................................................................................................................................ 24 RESUBMITS ........................................................................................................................................... 24 HEIFER CLASSIFICATION ...................................................................................................................... 24 PHOTOGRAPHS OF A CLASSIFICATION IN PROGRESS................................................................... 25 SAMPLE OF A COMPLETED CLASSIFICATION SHEET .................................................................... 26 J-BASE LINEAR TRAITS GRAPH ........................................................................................................... 27 SHOW RING CODE OF ETHICS .................................................................................................................. 28 PROGENY TEST POLICY............................................................................................................................. 29 HISTORY OF THE JERSEY BREED ............................................................................................................ 30

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WELCOME Jersey Australia welcomes you as a new Member.

We are a national organisation that was created by Jersey enthusiasts over 100 years ago. There’s so much more to the organisation than meets the eye, for instance Jersey Australia is the peak representative body for Jersey breeders to Government and the broader Dairy Industry. Your membership gives you a voice to this body via your State Committee.

The Jersey Australia Board of Management has the important role of setting policy on all manner of issues that surround the breeding of registered Jerseys. For a complete list of guidelines and the rules that all Jersey Australia members abide by across Australia take some time to read through the Jersey Australia Book of Rules and Constitution.

As a registered breeder you continue the tradition of breeders being the custodians of how a contemporary Jersey cow appears in the paddock. Jersey Australia is one of two organisations responsible for the assessment and collection of type information in Australia.

By submitting your animals for Jersey Australia Classification you not only increase the value of the individual cow by having an official Breed Society assessment, you automatically contribute to the Jersey Type Proofs displayed in all sire catalogues promoting Australian Jersey sires.

As a member who registers your animals you will receive a parentage verification certificate or Jersey Australia Pedigree Certificate for each registered animal. This certificate offers future purchasers of your stock a standard, official document that contains three generations of parentage, production, type data and ADHIS generated artificial breeding values (ABVs). This certificate is the seller’s guarantee of quality and will bring you a premium sale price above stock sold without this certificate.

All members receive the Jersey Australia magazine the Jersey Journal on a bi-monthly basis. The magazine is a showcase of the Australian Jersey breeding community which is distributed beyond the Australian membership to many international enthusiasts across the globe. The Editor is based at Jersey House and is always looking for regional news and, of course, much needed advertising. Support the local publication by submitting your ideas, news or advertising to jersey@jersey.com.au or call the office for advertising rates on (03)9370 9105.

Finally, the fastest way to stay informed is to visit the Jersey Australia website www.jersey.com.au Apart from being able to download most of the society documents, preview the Jersey Journal, purchase Jersey Australia merchandise or check out contact details for the entire organisation, there is a world of passionate Jersey breeders thrashing out the Dairy Industry’s hottest topics on the Jersey Forum. To take part simply click the Jersey Forum link, register with a few details and you too can have your say.

Good luck with all your breeding goals!

Regards, Scott Joynson Executive Officer Jersey Australia

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JERSEY AUSTRALIA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT This is the body which sets national policy. Areas of responsibility include:Industry type collection Animal registration Member classification Breed promotion Industry representation, and Jersey Journal PRESIDENT Trevor Saunders 495 Araluen Road Yarragon Vic 3823 Phone: 03 5626 6373 saunders-day@dcsi.net.au Senior Vice President

Junior Vice President

Milton Johnston 118 Edinburgh Drive, Taree NSW 2430 Phone: 02 6552 5915 Johnston_jersey@yahoo.com.au

Jeff Parker 9 Rainbow Court Woombye QLD 4559 Phone 07 5442 2870 Mobile: 0400 042 852 Jeffery.parker2@bigpond.com

Treasurer

Public Officer/Secretary

Peter Ness PO Box 93, Mt.Compass SA 5210 Phone: 08 8556 8270;

Scott Joynson PO Box 292 Ascot Vale VIC 3032 Phone: 03 9370 9105 Mobile: 0411 809 570 jersey@jersey.com.au

nyowee@activ8.net.au Don Fry Mitchell Road, Benger WA 6223 Phone: 08 9726 9226; katandrapark@bigpond.com Geoff Heazlewood PO Box 87, Latrobe TAS 7307 Phone: 03 6426 1169 Chris Mackenzie 859 Cooriemungle Road Cooriemungle Vic 3268 Phone: 03 5598 7222 Jireh859@aussiebroadband.com.au

Noel Furze 1985 Murray Valley Hwy Huon Vic 3695 Phone: 02 6027 3603 Mobile: 0418 257 030 nkfurze@bigpond.com Graham Hoey 77 Warner Street, Warwick QLD 4370 Phone: 07 4661 4157 gfnehoey@bigpond.com.au Troy Mauger “The Willows” Willawa Road Jerilderie NSW 2716 Phone: 03 5885 9294 tmmauger@bigpond.com.au

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STATE COMMITTEE SECRETARIES Victoria:

Scott Joynson, Executive Officer PO Box 292, Ascot Vale Vic 3032 Phone: 03 9370 9105 Fax: 03 9370 9116 Email: jersey@jersey.com.au

NSW:

Milton Johnston, 118 Edinburgh Drive, Taree NSW 2430 Phone/fax: 02 6552 5915

Queensland:

Diane Reeves, PO Box 385, Pomona Qld 4568 Phone: 07 5485 4585 Fax: 07 5485 4575 Email: jerseyaustraliaqld@bigpond.com

South Australia:

Megan March, 14 Murray Drive, Murray Bridge SA 5253 Phone: 08 8531 3803 Fax: 08 8531 3804 Email: march@lm.net.au

Tasmania:

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

Western Australia: Susan Lutey, PO Box 34, Serpentine WA 6125 Phone: 08 9525 2407 Mobile: 0418 955 316 Email: hope1@iinet.net.au

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FEES & CHARGES REGISTRATION FEES COWS & BULLS 0 ‐ 3 months 3 ‐ 6 months 6 + months Associate Members

PRICE

GST

TOTAL

$10.00 $12.00 $16.00 $16.00

$1.00 $1.20 $1.60 $1.60

$11.00 $13.20 $17.60 $17.60 3 per year

Telephone Emergency Registrations ‐ $55.00 surcharge

GENETIC RECOVERY Live Animals (1st yr) Dead Animals

SEMEN PURCHASE Jersey Marketing Services

PRICE $6.00

GST

TOTAL

$0.60 $6.60 No Charge

PRICE

GST

TOTAL

$9.00

$0.90

$9.90

TRANSFER CHARGES SITUATION Transfer Fee Within Family Within Syndicate Bulls to AI Companies

PRICE

GST

TOTAL

$15.00

$1.50 $16.50 No Charge No Charge $35.00 $3.50 $38.50

REPLACEMENT PEDIGREE CERTIFICATES SITUATION Incorrect Information Whole Herd (per animal) Individual Animal AI Company

PRICE

GST

TOTAL

No Charge $1.00 $0.10 $1.10 $2.00 $0.20 $2.20 $5.00 $0.50 $5.50

MEMBERSHIPS TYPE

PRICE

GST

TOTAL

Family Full or Syndicate Junior Associate*

$180.00 $18.00 $198.00 $160.00 $16.00 $176.00 $80.00 $8.00 $88.00 $80.00 $8.00 $88.00

Jersey Journal Subscription

(Aust & OS)

$71.50

Bank A/c Details: BSB: 063‐102 A/c No. 10239056 5

JERSEY HOUSE STAFF Executive Officer – Scott Joynson The Executive Officer is in overall charge of the daily running of the office, as well as other duties as designated by the Jersey Australia Board of Management. Some of these duties include, JMS Australia, industry matters, and media liaison. Email: jersey@jersey.com.au

Office Manager – Lorraine O’Toole The Office Manager works closely with all staff at Jersey House. Members can contact the Office Manager on matters related to Classification, Registrations, Membership details and most other general enquiries. The Office Manager can put members in touch with the right person to address any question with regard to the overall Jersey Australia operation.

Email: admin@jersey.com.au

Registrar – Cathy Watkin (top) & Jenny Hunter (bottom) The Registrars have the responsibility of ensuring that the service of registering and the transfer of Jersey cattle is facilitated for all Australian members. Data entry onto the Jersey Australia database of hand written classification results and or AB Company LTE evaluations is also part of the Registrar role at Jersey House. Members will quite often find that the Registrars are the first voice they will hear on the end of the phone here at the Jersey office.

Email: rego@jersey.com.au

Accountant – Diane Gerassimou Diane is responsible for all financial matters at Jersey House, invoicing, statements, financial reporting. Email: accounts@jersey.com.au

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JERSEY AUSTRALIA MERCHANDISE NB: PRICES INCLUDE GST

CAPS @ $16.50 each, one size fits all.

BEANIES @ $11.00 each, one size fits all. Keep warm on those chilly winter mornings.

REVERSIBLE SLEEVELESS POLYFLEECE VEST @ $55.00 each. Sizes available : small, medium, large, extra large.

Colours available: navy outer/red inner, navy outer/gold inner, navy outer/navy inner, black outer/black inner and black outer/navy inner.

COFFEE MUGS @ $11.00 each, these large, bright and bold coffee mugs will give you the perfect cuppa every time.

JERSEY AUSTRALIA PENS These high quality pens are embossed with the Jersey Australia name, and come boxed. At just $3.30 each they are perfectly priced for a give-away or for use in your own office.

JERSEY AUSTRALIA POLO SHIRTS Priced at $44.00 each, these high quality long-lasting polos are sure to be noticed. Embossed with Jersey Australia logo, they are available in a range of sizes – small, medium, large and extra large, and two colours – black with grey trim, or grey with black time. Very stylish!

TIES Polyester tie with Jersey Australia logo @ $33.00 each. Available in light blue with black JA logo, or navy blue with silver JA logo.

STUBBY HOLDER Keeps your drinks cool – you can never have too many stubby holders!

Only $8.80 each.

Please contact the Jersey Australia Office on 03 9370 9105 if you wish to purchase any of these items.

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JERSEY AUSTRALIA FARM GATE SIGN Let people know where you are! Identify your farm quickly with this terrific sign suitable for your farm gate.

Size is 900mm x 400mm.

Complete the following information which will appear on your sign: Your farm name: Your name: Your phone number: Your slogan: DO NOT SEND MONEY WITH ORDER AS AN INVOICE WILL BE SENT ONCE THE GOODS HAVE BEEN DESPATCHED BY THE MANUFACTURER. COST IS $170.50 PER SIGN (INC.GST) PLUS DELIVERY

Please mail your order to Jersey House, PO Box 292, Ascot Vale Vic 3032 or call the office on 03 9370 9105 to place your order.

Sample sign in situ:

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CGU INSURANCE

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JERSEY MARKETING SERVICE

Jersey Marketing Service provides all Jersey Australia members with competitive semen and farm insurance services. The fact that JMS exists in the semen retailing business provides all Jersey Australia members with a bargaining chip when dealing with AB Companies or their local suppliers as a purchase with JMS will attract a 10% discount on retail price which has to be matched by any alternative supplier.

Any semen purchase either via JMS agents or directly from AB Companies (where members have a direct supply arrangement) entitles members to a 10% discount off retail price and a further 5% of the retail price sent back to the local Jersey Breeders Club via a rebate cheque.

How do you get involved? Either call one of the JMS agents listed below or ask the semen company to put the purchase through Jersey Marketing Service.

Jersey Marketing Service also has an agreement with CGU Insurance whereby members are given very competitive farm insurance while also providing JERSEY AUSTRALIA with a small commission which is again shared with the member’s local Jersey Breeder Club. For all Insurance enquiries call Ray Maxwell toll free and direct on 1800 136 765.

Jersey Marketing Service – Central Gippsland Trevor Saunders Phone: 03 5626 6373 Email: saunders-day@dcsi.net Jersey Marketing Service – Shepparton & Districts Ron Baker Phone: 03 5864 6246 Email: glenarron@iinet.net.au Jersey Marketing Service – Head Office Scott Joynson PO Box 292 Ascot Vale 3032 Phone: 03 9370 9105 Email: jersey@jersey.com.au Remember: If there is no representative for your area, go through the AI Companies.

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REGISTRATIONS & PEDIGREES Registration paperwork can be downloaded from www.jersey.com.au, or call Jersey House for forms to be mailed to you.

Depending on the time of year, you can expect your pedigrees to be returned to you within 3 weeks. To make our job easier, and the return of your pedigrees faster, please remember to ‌.

1. Enclose payment (see Fees & Charges section earlier in this Handbook for correct fees) 2. Fully complete and double-check the registration paperwork before sending 3. If you are registering an ET animal, make sure DNA case number is attached for both the dam and the calf (for all calves born after 1 March 2006).

4. If you are doing a Genetic Recovery, make sure an authorised Field Officer has looked at your animals and signed the paperwork!

5. Mail completed forms to Jersey Australia, PO Box 292, ASCOT VALE VIC 3032.

6. If you have any queries, please contact Jersey House staff.

Following is an example of the Registration Pedigree you will receive.

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ANIMAL PEDIGREE

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EASY DAIRY

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GENETIC RECOVERY SCHEME FOR JERSEYS Stage 3 GR3 -

Original Animal (O.A.) This stage is open to all females of unknown parentage that have been inspected and considered to be of true Jersey type.

Stage 2 GR2 -

is a daughter of stage 3 cow and sired by a registered Jersey bull.

Stage 1 GR 1 -

is a daughter of stage 2 cow and sired by a registered Jersey bull.

IT’S QUICK! IT’S SIMPLE! IT’S CHEAP! ADD VALUE TO YOUR HERD TODAY. From the above diagram you can see how a high quality cow family can be developed by the use of registered sires over three successive generations.

For more information and how to locate a Field Officer contact the staff at Jersey Australia.

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GENETIC RECOVERY FORM

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EMBRYO USAGE TRANSFERRING EMBRYOS The following ET Transfer Form must be completed and submitted to Jersey Australia when transferring embryos. Inter-family transfers are free; all other transfers attract a fee of $16.50 (inc.GST) per batch.

E.T TRANSFER FORM OWNER/SELLER details: NAME

____________________________________________________________________________

MEMBERSHIP NUMBER (IF APPLICABLE)

____________________________________________________

ADDRESS

____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____

DAYTIME CONTACT NO. SYNDICATE (YES/NO)

______________________________ ________________________

SIGNATURE

NEW OWNER/BUYER details: NAME

____________________________________________________________________________

MEMBERSHIP NUMBER (IF APPLICABLE)

____________________________________________________

ADDRESS

____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

DAYTIME CONTACT NO.

______________________________

SYNDICATE (YES/NO)

________________________

DATE OF SALE

_______________________________

NUMBER OF EMBRYOS SOLD

_________________

CANE NO. (optional)

SIRE NAME

______________________________

HERDBOOK/NASIS CODE ___________________

DAM NAME

______________________________

HERDBOOK NUMBER _______________________

DNA CASE NUMBER___________________

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COST is $16.50 per batch (inc.GST) Copy of Certificate of Embryo Recovery & Transfer is required with this form Return this form with payment to Jersey Aistralia, PO Box 292, Ascot Vale Vic 3032.

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REGISTRATION OF ET ANIMALS To be eligible for registration, the sire and dam of the ET calf, AND THE CALF ITSELF, must be genetically identified via DNA. This data must be submitted at the time of registration applications. The cost of DNA testing is the responsibility of the member.

As of 1 December 2005, all ET calves must be DNA tested prior to registration.

Members are advised that the majority of bulls available from A.B. centres have their blood type on record. However, before commencement on an ET program members should check with the appropriate AB centre or the Blood Typing Laboratory at the University of Queensland.

Likewise, if members are considering using multiple sires for ET program, enquiries should be made with the University of Queensland before the mating date to ensure that the sires can be differentiated.

Calves registered from and ET carry the ‘ET’ suffix following their registered name, eg, Jersey House Princess ET. ET calves should be registered under the prefix of the owner of the embryo.

The sale/purchase of an embryo should be recorded and submitted on an embryo transfer form.

This also applies to embryos purchased from overseas.

An animal that results from an imported embryo will carry that prefix of the Australian owner, and following the name the suffix will be eg. ET IMP USA. From: Jersey Australia Book of Rules, reprinted March 2006

DNA TESTING As part of the Embryo transfer process, all calves and dams must be genetically identified via DNA. This DNA Case No information must accompany registration application. The cost of the DNA testing is the responsibility of the member. See Jersey Australia Book of Rules for further information.

Jersey Australia’s preferred DNA sample test centre is the University of Queensland’s School of Veterinary Science.

DNA Testing kits consist of: a. one hair collection sample card per animal (instructions for hair collection are on reverse side of card) b. one Jersey Australia animal sticker to be placed over hair on sample card c. one application for DNA typing of Cattle form per animal d. one envelope addressed to Queensland University These kits are available through Jersey Australia upon request by phone: 03 9370 9105 or email: admin@jersey.com.au.

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ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION METHODS TATTOOING It is important that calves be tattooed as soon as possible after birth. Under the rules of the Jersey Australia, calves must be tattooed within 14 days of birth.

All Jersey animals submitted for registration must be clearly tattooed in both ears, i.e. in one ear with the breeder’s registered brand and in the other ear with an identity number commencing at No.1 for the first calf.

It is essential that the tattoo brands be correctly applied so that they are both permanent and legible. It is therefore suggested that you adopt the following procedure:

TATTOO BRANDING Tattoo letters can be purchased through Jersey House.

Step 1:

thoroughly cleanse both ears with either warm water and soap or methylated spirits.

Step 2: Apply a generous amount of ink to the area of the ear selected to imprint the tattoo, avoid any large veins.

Step 3: Test the brand to e applied on a piece of paper to be sure that the letters or figures have been placed in the pliers in the correct order and that none have been inserted upside down.

Step 4: Hold the calf firmly and position the head of the pliers in the centre of the ear.

Squeeze the pliers firmly and remove the clamp immediately to guard against the ear being torn should the calf attempt to pull away.

Step 5:

Again, apply ink and rub into impression firmly.

The finished product: After several years the ink will dry and flake out of the ear, leaving a legible tattoo and a permanent means of identification.

IMPORTANT: in the event of a tattoo failing to take or the wrong letters used, do not attempt to correct the tattoo. Promptly notify Jersey Australia and arrangements will be made for the Inspector to call and correct the error.

METAL EARTAGS Jersey Australia has approved the use of the Leader Tamperproof Metal Eartags as an option to tattooing (see following order form). Plastic tags and NLIS tags are not approved to use as they fall out easily.

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ORDER FORM FOR METAL EARTAGS Jersey Australia approves the use of the Leader Tamperproof Metal Eartags as an option to tattooing and details of these eartags are shown on reverse side of this document.

If members wish to use the metal eartags then the following points apply: 1.

Two identical eartags must be used on each animal. Both eartags must show the tattoo prefix and the tattoo number.

2.

Orders should be sent to Jersey House, using the order form below.

3.

The current cost of the tags is $55.00 per 100 stamped tags, whilst the applicator costs $44.00.

4.

Further information or samples may be obtained from Leader Products on (03) 9308 2355.

ORDER FORM



Please supply me with ………………………. (quantity) of identical Leader Products Tamperproof Metal Eartags.

Tattoo Prefix …………………………. Number range …………….. to ………………



Please supply me with one applicator for attaching the ear tags.

Name: Address: Postcode: Member Number:

Telephone:

Please return this order form to: Jersey House, PO Box 292, Ascot Vale 3032; or email details as above to admin@jersey.com.au DO NOT SEND MONEY WITH ORDER AS AN INVOICE WILL BE SENT ONCE THE GOODS HAVE BEEN DESPATCHED BY LEADER PRODUCTS. COST WILL ALSO INCLUDE POSTAGE.

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LEADER STEEL/BIRTH TAG APPLICATION PROCEDURES A. THE APPLICATOR IS A ROBUST, PRECISION MADE INSTRUMENT. NOTE: STORE WITH DUE CARE. B. PULL THE TAG INTO THE JAWS WITH THE FOREFINGER UNTIL THE SECURITY SHIELDS BELOW THE BAR REST IN THE DIMPLE OF THE CLIP.

C. TO SPEED HEALING, WE SUGGEST APPLYING THE SUPPLIED PASTE TO THE TAG TIPS OR THAT THE PLIER WITH THE TAG ATTACHED TO IT BE DIPPED IN A BOTTLE/BUCKET OF ANTISEPTIC BEFORE APPLYING IT TO THE EAR. D. FACE THE ANIMAL TO BE TAGGED. PULL THE TOP OF THE EAR TOWARDS YOU. INSERT THE CENTRE OF THE TOP EDGE OF THE ER BETWEEN THE TAGGER JAWS. THE LOWER TAGGER JAW WILL BE INSIDE THE EAR. E.

IMPORTANT FOR YOUNG CALVES, LEAVE A GROWTH GAP OF 1.3 – 1.6CM (1/2” – 5/8”) BETWEEN THE EDGE OF THE EAR AND THE BEND BETWEEN THE NUMBER AND LETTER FACES OF THE TAG. SIMILARLY, A COMFORT GAP OF 0.3CM (1/8”) IS REQUIRED FOR MATURE ANIMALS.

F.

QUICKLY AND FIRMLY CLOSE THE TAGGER UNTIL A SLIGHT SLIP OF THE TAGGER HANDLES IS FELT.

NOTE: WHEN PROPERLY APPLIED, THE POINT LEG OF THE TAG WILL BE PERPENDICULAR TO BOTH THE NUMBER AND LETTER FACES. ONLY THE LEADING PORTION OF THE POINT WRAPS AROUND THE EAR. OVER-SQUEEZING WILL CAUSE THE POINT LEG TO BEND OR BE SOMEWHAT PARALLEL TO THE NUMBER AND LETTER FACES.

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NATIONAL CLASSIFICATION POLICY & PROCEDURES Classification policy is based on two separate groups of cattle to be classified having a different purpose for each group.

The aim in classifying two year olds is that accurate and reliable bull proofs may be obtained. Such classifications use linear scores only with a final score pegged at 88 points and a composite score for general appearance and mammary system.

The other group consists of mature cows whose classifications involve linear scoring and scores on the bottom line for particular characteristics with an award attached to the overall score.

The Australian Dairy Herd Improvement Scheme (ADHIS) has a number of requirements to ensure that classification of two year olds provides reliable and accurate information.

A National Classification Panel has been established which arranges for classifiers to interchange between states and facilitates regular assessment of classifiers at Field Days to ensure their performance is consistent with established benchmarks.

Jersey Australia is represented on the ADHIS Advisory Committee and the ADHIS Type Assessment Committee.

Classification tours are coordinated from Jersey House, in conjunction with State Classification Coordinators.

100 POINT MODEL COW

SKELETAL STRUCTURE OF THE DAIRY COW

NATIONAL TYPE CLASSIFICATION REGULATIONS FEES AND CONDITIONS: 1.1

Herd Visit fee payable on application $27.50 GST inc.

Adult Cows $9.90 per head GST inc.

Animals resubmitted for higher award $9.90 per head GST inc.

2 year old heifers (if all heifers submitted) $5.50 per head GST inc.

2 year old heifers (if only percentage) $9.90 per head GST inc.

1.2

All animals submitted for classification must be registered with the Jersey Australia. This includes Genetic Recovery & Jersey expansion animals. The animals should be in an enclosed area. Either concrete or mowed grass, to assist the classifier.

1.3

Random checks of tattoo brands of animals submitted for classification will be made by classifiers.

1.4

Members will be notified, at least 7 days prior to the classifier visit, of the date, time and requirements of the visit.

1.5

No animal classified will be penalised because of defects caused by non-genetic factors.

1.6

Cows not calved may be assessed if considered to be close enough to calving to be properly evaluated except for VHC’s and Excellent and Superior which must be in milk.

1.7

Members must ensure that they have current classification book, and all details on the animal to be classified must be completed before classification commences.

AWARDS AND POINTS: MATURE COWS AWARDS 2.2

No Award (NA)

POINTS & CONDITIONS Less than or equal to 74 points

2.2.1 Any animal deemed to have its bottom jaw off the pad would be given X & deregistered.

2.3

Fair (F)

75-79 (Vessel min.23 points)

2.4

Highly Commended (HC)

80-85 (Vessel min.26 points)

2.5

Highly Commended plus (HC+)

86-89 (Vessel min.28 points)

2.6

Very Highly Commended (VHC)

90-100 (Vessel min.30 points)

2.6.1 Cows must be at least three years old, in milk and on their second lactation.

2.6.2 Classifiers may ask to sight a pedigree certificate to confirm date of birth.

2.7

Superior:

92-100 (Vessel min.30 points)

2.7.1 Must satisfy the criteria of the VHC award.

2.7.2 Must be at least four (4) years of age 2.8

Excellent: 2.8.1. The cow must hold a VHC award and upon re inspection given a vessel minimum of 28 points.

2.8.2 The cow may be of any age.

2.8.3 The cow must have lifetime production of 1200 kg protein.

2.8.4 The cow must be in milk at the time of inspection and may be requested to be milked out.

2.8.5 Classifier must sight the cow’s official herd recording information.

2.8.6 The award carries the age of which it was gained eg aged 7 = EX7.

3.1

TWO YEAR OLDS: Two-year-olds can score a maximum of 88 points.

3.2

If submitted, all two year olds in milk must be assessed (except where rule 3.3 applies) this information is submitted for inclusion in ABV Type assessment.

3.3

Two-year-old bull mothers may be submitted without the requirement of 3.2; however these animals will not be included in ABV type assessment data.

3.4

Obvious two-year-old culls will be classified free of charge.

3.5

Two-year-olds are classified to meet both Jersey Australia and ADHIS requirements. This means there will be a final score plus the composite trait boxes for General Appearance and Mammary System shown on the sheet.

RESUBMITS 4.1

Any animal may be resubmitted in an attempt to receive higher points and/or awards but not during the same lactation period of the current award was gained. That is, an animal cannot be classified twice in the one lactation. Exception: Excellent award.

4.2

A resubmitted animal will hold her current record if the points are not raised.

4.3

Members shall be required to provide classifiers with points and awards currently held by each animal resubmitted.

4.4

A cow may be submitted for an Excellent award having previously gained a VHC in the same lactation.

Any queries should be directed to CEO “JERSEY HOUSE” Phone: (03) 9370 9105 Email: jersey@jersey.com.au or admin@jersey.com.au Additional application forms are available to download from www.jersey.com.au

HEIFER CLASSIFICATION Jersey Australia wishes to encourage members to classify all 2-year-old heifers.

This is important to gain reliable type proofs on as many bulls as possible.

Heifer classification is available at a reduced price of $5.50 per head (inc.GST) to members who choose to classify all 2-year-olds in herd.

Random/single classifications of 2-year-olds are charged out at $9.90 per head (inc.GST).

Members participating in Heifer Classification will receive a linear graph on all heifers classified. This will be of great assistance in making corrective mating decisions.

PHOTOGRAPHS OF A CLASSIFICATION IN PROGRESS

SAMPLE OF A COMPLETED CLASSIFICATION SHEET

J-BASE LINEAR TRAITS GRAPH This report is available upon request.

SHOW RING CODE OF ETHICS The showing of Registered Jersey cattle is an important part of the promotion and development of the breed. In addition, it plays an important role in the program of Jersey Australia to stimulate and sustain interest in breeding Registered Jersey cattle.

In connection with this, the Board of Management of Jersey Australia believes it is in the best interest of the breeders of Registered Jersey cattle to maintain a reputation of integrity and to present a professional and progressive image in the show ring.

Jersey Australia recognises there are certain practices in the proper care and management of dairy cattle which are necessary in the course of moving cattle to and between shows that are advisable to keep them in a sound healthy condition so that they might be presented in the show ring in a natural, normal appearance and condition.

Conversely, Jersey Australia recognises certain practices within the processes of showing cattle which are not acceptable.

THE FOLLOWING PRACTICES OR PROCEDURES ARE CONSIDERED UNACCEPTABLE AND ARE DEFINED AS BEING FRAUDULENT AND / OR UNETHICAL IN THE SHOWING OF REGISTERED JERSEY CATTLE. 1.

Misrepresentation of the status of the animal in relation to the class in which it is shown.

2.

a) Treating the animal, particularly the udder, internally or externally, with a substance to artificially improve conformation. b) Setting the teats or manipulating a teat to alter its normal position such as to unnaturally hold it plumb or to alter its length. c) Surgery or insertion of foreign matter under the skin, performed to change the natural contour of appearance of the animal’s body, though not to preclude practices required or involved in normal management. d) Use of artificial hair except for false switches.

3.

Criticising or interfering with the judge, show management or other exhibitors and any other behaviour considered unsportsmanlike while within the show ring or other conduct considered detrimental to the breed or show.

4.

Challenging, threatening or interfering with an ethics committee appointed by Jersey Australia to monitor the animals on exhibit at the show grounds.

PROGENY TEST POLICY For the Jersey breed to progress and remain competitive it is essential that breeders continue the use of young sires in their breeding program. Jersey Australia Breed Development Committee recommends breeders include 40% of young bulls in their herd matings. To achieve this level we suggest replacing below average proven bulls with a group of young bulls.

Young bulls used should qualify for enrolment in the Jersey Australia Young Sire Accreditation Program.

The criteria is as follows: 1. The bull must be registered.

2. The bull must have licensed semen and have met all criteria called by ADHIS. 3. The bull must be sired by a bull that has an index ranking in the 70th percentile or better within his country of origin. If the sire of the young bull has yet to obtain proof, the grand sire on the paternal side must meet the index requirement.

4. The bull must be born from a cow that has an index ranking in the 70th percentile or better within her country of origin.

5. The type standard of bull mothers must meet the policy of the Jersey Australia.

6. The direct Jersey Australia policy on progeny test bulls will apply and all criteria must be met in order for young progeny test bulls to be accepted into the accreditation scheme.

7. Jersey Australia will remove the young bull from the young sire accreditation scheme after semen has been produced from him for a period of twelve months.

8. Jersey Australia will direct its field staff to only work with bulls that can be registered in the young sire accreditation scheme.

HISTORY OF THE JERSEY BREED No history of Jersey Australia would be complete without some reference to the history of the Jersey breed and the Island of Jersey.

There is a commonly accepted notion that all Jersey cattle on the face of the earth originated on the Jersey Island. Basically this is no doubt true, although some sceptical writers in the 1700s refer to French animals brought through the Island to be represented and sold as true Jersey Island Cattle.

Jersey Island history is romantic and adventuresome. Jersey was originally settled by the Celtics. It was invaded and occupied by the Romans, the Franks, and finally the Norsemen. The predominant ancestry of the present inhabitants was probably the latter group. The important fact of history as related to its people however is that Jersey traditionally has been a haven for the oppressed and for those who cared little for the autocracy of overbearing kings or religious groups who desired to dominate governments as well as the spiritual lives of people.

It was a political atmosphere of pride of self-government and rebellion against the status quo of the governments of mainland Europe that a unique breed of cattle was developed.

The same national pride that demanded political self-expression translated itself into a jealous guardianship of the genetic purity of the breed. Where did the breed on Jersey come from? No one knows for certain but several interesting theories have been expressed by various historians of the breed. It is a matter of historical fact that the Island of Jersey was connected to the mainland of France prior to 709AD. This lends some credence to several theories relative to the origin of Jersey cattle.

One historian contends that the Jersey originated in India and gradually migrated north to cross the land bridge of Jersey. Others claim with equal conviction that the Jersey came from early stock of Brown Swiss origin; another theory claims that the Jersey is a genetic refinement of the spotted cattle of Normandy and Brittany. It is claimed that they migrated on foot to Jersey in the beginning and were crossbred with selected males brought from the mainland by boat after 709AD. Geography also played a vital role in the development of the Jersey breed. The physical isolation of the tiny Island made possible the successful banning of imports of other breed types, once the Island breeders decided to concentrate on a single dairy breed. The Island remained accessible to human habitation but insular enough in its location and the philosophies of its people to nurture the Jersey breed as it evolved into its present type and physiological make-up.

Regardless of the precise history of the evolution of the breed until 1800 there are substantial facts on the breed’s history since that time.

First Jersey Island Society An early historian of the breed was Colonel LeCouteur, Queens’ Aide-de-Camp in Jersey. For the purpose of improving the breeding practices of the Island farmers and to preserve breed purity he arranged a meeting to be held in St.Heliers in 1833 where the decision to form the Agricultural and Horticultural Society of Jersey was made.

Col.LeCouteur acted as the first Secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society of Jersey.

Constructive controversy has been a hallmark of Jersey breed societies from the beginning. It is interesting to note that even as long ago as in the early 1880s there was much discussion of “type” of the ideal Jersey cow. History relates that even on the tiny island of Jersey (12 miles long, 6½ miles wide) that two types of Jersey cows were developed. The cattle on the North and Northwest side of the Island were smaller in structure, finer of bone and hard. Those on the South part of the Island

were larger of body, thicker of bone and more able to handle larger quantities of roughage.

One of the earliest challenges of the Royal Jersey Agricultural Society was to attempt to reconcile the interests of the breeders which resulted in the adoption of a scale of points which was used at the first Jersey cattle show held on the 31st March 1834.

The First Jersey Herdbook The first Jersey herdbook came into being as a result of a Society resolution in 1861 which stated: “That a registry be kept of all cattle belonging to members of this Society”.

The first herdbook was issued five years later due largely to the efforts of a Monsieur Charles P. LeCornu. His principles were to separate known Jersey cattle into three classes. The first class was the best revealed by their quality, symmetry, constitution and milk-giving properties. The second best were selected and the third class rejected from the registry.

M.LeCornu reasoned that six or seven crosses between only the two top groupings would finally permit breeding with more certain results. This principle has been followed on the Island in substantial measure to this day.

The first herdbook embraced registration for the period 1866 – 1872 and contained 150 bulls and 724 cows as foundation stock and 47 bulls and 22 cows as pedigree stock.

To be entered into the herdbook very strict rules were observed. The owner of the bull must give a certificate of service to the owner of the cow or heifer mater. Within twenty-four hours of the birth of the calf a member of the Society had to inspect it, note its sex and marking, check the service date with the birth of the calf. A second examination for a bull was held twelve months later and it was not allowed to be used before then. Heifers had to be inspected initially at birth and again at calving when their udders were checked for soundness. The Jersey Islanders were very slow minded and any bull that won a prize must stand for service for one year before being sold. A very important rule on Jersey Island is any bull is available to any member at a reasonable fee while he remains on the Island.

After 1972 the inspection for the herdbook ceased and all animals were given a herdbook number. From a small number of cattle first registered Jersey cattle are found in most countries in the world. The export of cattle from the Island was flourishing at the end of the 18th Century. It is interesting to note one bull called Flying Fox is one of the common ancestors to many Jersey cattle; he qualified in 1899. By heavy culling and the export of cattle by breeders of Jersey Island a high standard of cattle was maintained. When steam driven ships were built, exporting cattle was easier and many early Jersey cattle imported into Australia came from Jersey Island.