Brown Swiss - July/August 2023 Edition (First Class Mailing)

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July/August 2023 | Volume 102, Number 7

NATIONAL OFFICERS:

PRESIDENT ‘24 Tom Portner

Port-Haven Dairy, 29042 240th Street, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085 p: 507 227.8056 | e: porthavendairy@juno.com

VICE PRESIDENT ‘24 Brian Lammers La Rainbow Farm, 19050 Fledderjohn Rd., New Knoxiville, OH 45871 p: 517.285.2464 | e: blammers@nktelco.net

EXEC. SECRETARY Norman C. Magnussen National Brown Swiss Assoc., 800 Pleasant St., Beloit, WI 53511-5456 p: 608.365.4474 | f: 608.365.5577 e: nmagnussen@brownswissusa.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DISTRICT I – ‘26 Richard Hill

Hill’s Valley Farm, 11144 Mosher Hollow Rd, Cattaraugus, NY 14719 p: 716.257.3660 | e: rhill@wnyweb.net

DISTRICT II – ‘25 Bruce Heilinger

Heilinger Swiss, 225 Heffelfinger Rd, Lebanon, PA 17046 p: 717.507.7602 | e: heilingerswiss@yahoo.com

DISTRICT III – ‘24 Brian Lammers

La Rainbow Farm, 19050 Fledderjohn Rd., New Knoxiville, OH 45871 p: 517.285.2464 | e: blammers@nktelco.net

DISTRICT IV – ‘24 Brent Moyer Pinnacle Swiss, 2647 E. Caro Rd., Caro, MI 48723 p: 989.553.4333 | e: Bren-Haven@yahoo.com

DISTRICT V – ‘26 Laurie Winkelman Twinkle-Hill Farm, 3129 W Ryegrass Dr, Appleton, WI 54913 Ph: 920.209.0250 | e: lawinkelman@gmail.com

DISTRICT VI – ‘24 Dayne Voelker Voelkers Swiss, 8229 N. Hwy 61, Perryville, MO 63775 p: 573.513.1410 | e: voelker579@gmail.com

DISTRICT VII – ‘26 Matt Hendel 14306 Gap Rd., Caledonia, MN 55921 p: 507.458.7680 | e: HendelFarms@gmail.com

DISTRICT VIII – ‘25 Marc Wailes Double W Farm Dairy, 416 South Campbell Avenue, Holyoke, CO 80734 p: 970.520.5406 | e: mjwailes@pctelcom.coop

DISTRICT IX – ‘25 Brian Pacheco Pacheco Dairy, 19950 W. Belmont Ave, Kerman CA 93630 p: 559.647.6850 | e: bpacheco@kermantel.net

BSCBA OFFICE STAFF 800 Pleasant St, Beloit, WI 53511-5456 p: 608.365.4474 | f: 608.365.5577

Norman Magnussen

Executive Secretary, ext. 240 | e: nmagnussen@brownswissusa.com

Robin Smithling

Classification/Show Coordinator, ext. 160 e: rsmithling@brownswissusa.com

Rebekah Bovee

Creative Projects Specialist, ext. 130 | e: rbovee@brownswissusa.com

Allicia Horn

Office Manager, ext. 220 | e: ahorn@brownswissusa.com

Rachel Kundert

Registration Specialist, ext. 190 | e: registrations@brownswissusa.com

Dr. Roger Neitzel

Historian/Consultant | e: rogerrn@aol.com

Kaylen Miller

Youth Courdinator p: 608.214.5564 | e: kaylenrmiller@gmail.com

*For general inquiries, dial 0 or email: info@brownswissusa.com.

By Norman Magnussen

First a special thank-you and congratulations to the California Brown Swiss Association as well as the Fresno State University for putting on a great convention. The hospitality and facilities were fantastic!

Summer Board Meeting Actions

n MOTION to change the classification rule that permanent cows will be eligible for permanent score at their 3rd lactation. Motion 2nd. Motion passed.

Prior rule, Cows become permanent on the first score after their fifth birthday. The Type committee suggested the change due to the number of cows calving at less than 2 years old.

n MOTION to only list genomic tested animals on any of our published genetic evaluation reports. Motion 2nd. One opposed. Motion passed.

2023 TYPE CLASSIFICATION TOURS

This is a subject that has been discussed both for and against for some time. Example: Full sisters will all have the same Parent Average (PA) for all traits. When genomic tested the same heifers will have different results. This will apply to all lists for cows and heifers based on current criteria.

n MOTION to use ET suffix for all embryo calves regardless of IVF or conventional embryo collection. Motion 2nd. Motion passed.

REMINDER

National Show Production Awards

BSCBA Mission Statement

To promote and expand the Brown Swiss breed with programs that assist the membership and industry to compete favorably in the market place now and in the future.

For cows to qualify you must send individual production sheets (ICR) to the National office 2 weeks prior to the start of the National show. This includes the classes of Sr. 2 yr. old through Aged Cows. To qualify for the Component Merit class plus the Total Performance Award and Type & Production Award, individual production sheets must be sent that show all records.

PAPERLESS OPTION

Staff are working with several breeders on the process to go paperless with registrations. Breeders will be able to have registration papers sent in a file. Pedigrees could be sent also but, would need to be ordered. Herds on Brown Swiss Advantage (BSA) would receive registration papers with pedigrees included. Breeders would need to print copies if needed for showing or selling cattle. At this point we are still requiring signed original transfers to complete the process of documenting the change of ownership. Contact the National Office for details.

Jons - Manager David.jons@att.net or 913-634-3526

Hart – Editor farm.writer@hotmail.com or 517-398-1957

“The extra value of Registered cattle can only be realized when they are, in fact, Registered.” We will help you with that process.

Norman C. Magnussen, Executive Secretary Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association of the USA

2023 Annual Meeting

President Tom Portner called the 143rd Annual Meeting of the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association of the USA (BSCBA) to order on Friday, June 16, 2023, in Fresno, California. Executive Secretary Norm Magnussen gave the notice of the annual meeting. President Portner then called for a moment of silence for those deceased breeders and friends over the past year. Debra Wickart, Chair of the Tally Committee, gave the report: as of April 30, 2023, BSCBA had 590 members with a quorum requirement of 59. There were 77 members present in person or by proxy giving a quorum. A motion was made by Mitch Kappelman to approve the minutes from 2022, with a second by Matt Hendel. Motion passed.

President Portner addressed the drafted financials that were provided as we are in an audit year and the final audit documents were not given yet from the auditors. Barb Lee asked when the audit would be done. We are not sure, but it should be this month.

President’s Message

President Portner welcomed everyone to the meeting. He also thanked the California Brown Swiss Association for hosting this year. Portner also thanked Edwin Genasci for having the hosting of this convention on his bucket list and making it happen. He also thanked the staff that are present and not present for working so hard to provide service to our members on a daily basis. Portner introduced and thanked representatives from Hoard’s Dairyman, Dairy Agenda Today and Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding for coming to our meeting. He also thanked the sponsors for this event. Portner talked about the dedication of the board of directors that attend the 12 meetings that take place throughout the year. Portner recognized the absence of Jason Albert and how much he is missed on the board and then welcomed the new representative for District IV: Brent Moyer, MI. He talked about the World Conference that was held last year and noted it will be held next in Columbia in 2025. Portner talked about the launch of a new website that is coming soon. The board has also authorized the procedure for emailing registration papers and pedigrees. As of the end of May, Ayrshire and Milking Shorthorn Society are no longer having the Brown Swiss Association score their cows. We are still scoring Brown Swiss cattle and other breeds as well. Concern of data sharing has been an ongoing concern for the board of directors. Next year, we will be in Wisconsin for the convention, and Maryland/ Pennsylvania will be hosting the convention in 2025.We are still looking for states to host future conventions.

Executive Secretary Report

Secretary Norm Magnussen thanked the board for their dedication to the breed and the association. 2022 was a successful year for the association with the hosting of the World Conference. We had the World Premier Sale at Expo that was successful as well. Magnussen gave a report of how many head of cattle were exhibited in 2022 at the national shows. We have made changes to the Bulletin issues as reported in the June Bulletin. Junior Bell Ringer deadline will now be December 15th for this year with the change in special Bulletin issues. We are still moving up in average for production as we have in years past. Official herd book registrations were the same as in years past, but we are down in our identity enrollment program numbers. The staff will be working to help breeders that are falling behind to help them get caught up. We are now posting in the Bulletin starting in

June all new excellent scored cows. Magnussen asked our publisher about the number of companies or breeders who are advertising and it is not very many, and it is felt it could be better. Magnussen also recognized the staff and their hard work for the association. Every five years, we do an audit. We are confident that we are in a good financial position at this time.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Genetics Committee

Brian Lammers thanked the staff for the work that we are doing with the constant changes that are always happening. We are always working on improving our pedigrees as we are working to have Kappa and Beta casein added to pedigrees in the future. Lammers reported on the new genetic haplotype BH14 that was introduced in April 2023 genetic evaluation. Starting in August, we will only be including genomic tested animals on any evaluation lists that are presented in August.

Type Committee

Roger Read stated that the committee met in May for a type conference and it was a good conference. We have been recertified by PDCA with a score of 93. Permanent cows are now eligible at the 3rd lactation. New traits that are appearing on pedigrees are Thurl Placement, Udder Tilt, and Rear Teat Placement.

Show Committee

Brian Pacheco reported on the show committee meeting and stated that the Northwest National show is now just a qualifying show because of lack of numbers in previous years. The office has a new Judge’s application that is due June 15th. If applications are not received by the deadline, the judges will be removed from the list until they reapply. We did add four new judges to the judges list which were Brian Kelroy, Ryan Krohlow, Jenny Thomas, and Dave Rousseau.

Youth Committee

Dayne Voelker thanked everyone for coming. The youth committee met in March and has made some changes. One change was to move back the deadline for the Junior Bell Ringer contest to December 15th. Voelker reported on the fun auction and thanked everyone who participated.

Old Business

Barb Lee asked that since Edwin Genasci had arrived that we recognize him again for his work to have the convention in California. Lammers recognized Edwin’s dedication to the breed over his many years of service.

New Business

Cindy Warner asked about the Active and Historical Breeder voting procedures. Warner asked that there has to be a better procedure than letting non-cow friends vote for this award. She had talked to another breed and the breed stated that their board makes the selection for this award. Portner stated that the board has discussed this and there is a committee that looks at this. Hill stated that the quorum is not large enough to not include non-cow friends. Barb Lee asked about Roger Neitzel’s thoughts. Neitzel is aware of what concerns have been

presented and appreciates the information that Warner has provided. Neitzel states that they are looking at improving the procedure. Warner also asked about the rule about listing donor dams in catalogs for Brown Swiss. Magnussen stated that the board did discuss this. He stated that other breeds have a policy for this but the board of directors are not ready to address this at this time.

Barb Lee asked about the change in permanent cow score and was looking for clarification. Winkelman provided more background on the decision. It was felt that being at 5 years old that they are not always at their best so the change was to make cows permanent at the 3rd lactation. Lee asked about the multiple E program and Winkelman stated that the program for Multiple E’s will not change.

Pete Vanderham asked about recognizing breeders that have been in past Bulletins and would like to see that more historical breeders are recognized, such as 5 breeders a year. He feels that there are breeders out there that have really contributed to the breed. Neitzel addressed the question and it is being discussed to recognize breeders in the future by having people bring forth names of breeders that need to be recognized as a possible option for selection.

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

Richard Hill, NY, was re-elected as the District I Director. Laurie Winkelman, WI, was re-elected as District V Director. Matt Hendel, MN, was elected as the Director of District VII.

Matt Hendel thanked everyone for the votes and looks forward to working with the board and has enjoyed the convention.

Jason Albert & Roger Read were presented a citation of leadership for their years of dedication to the Board of Directors.

Katie Schmitt from CDCB addressed the membership about her work with the color breeds. She talked about the flow of data from the producers and the different sectors. Schmitt also discussed the reason why it is important to share data. She talked about the objectives for why a collaboration was started.

Edwin Genasci moved to adjourn. Carol

Respectfully Submitted, Allicia Horn, Recording Secretary

GENOMIC MERIT AWARD –SHOW HER ADDED GENOMIC VALUE!

Think about getting her genomic tested! With the importance of genomics in dairy cattle breeding, the National Brown Swiss Association will present an award to the highest genomic merit heifer shown at the International Brown Swiss Show held during World Dairy Expo. The award will be based on a combination of the heifer’s genomic PPR, her genomic NM$, and her placing in the show. The heifer must stand in the top 50% of the class or the top 5 if less than 10 in the class. To be eligible for the award, the exhibitor must submit the complete genomic test results for the animal to the National Brown Swiss office. Entries must be received in the office by September 15, 2023.

front row: Brian Lammers, Tom Portner, Norman Magnussen, Dayne Voelker, Laurie Winkelman. back row: Richard Hill, Bruce Heilinger, Brian Pacheco, Matt Hendel.

Regusci 2nd. Motion passed.

Brown Swiss Association Award

n Winners n

2022 HERD AWARDS

Ira Inman PTPR Trophies

Group 1 (10-29 cows) Travis Kamper, Riverdale, CA

Group 2 (30-49 cows) Nor-Bert Farms, Ltd, Bremen, IN

Group 3 (50-99 cows) Cozy Nook Farm, Waukesha, WI

Group 4 (100+ cows) Hilltop Acres, Calmar, IA

Progressive Genetic Herd Awards

Group 1 (10-29 cows) Hendel Farms, Caledonia, MN

Group 2 (30-49 cows) Onword Cattle Company, Sumner, IA

Group 3 (50-99 cows) Spring Grove Dairy, Brodhead, WI

Group 4 (100+ cows) Wessel Farms, LLC, Mineral Point, WI

Protein Genetic Herd Awards

Group 1 (10-29 cows) Pine Tree Dairy, Marshallville, OH

Group 2 (30-49 cows) Renaissance Acres, Colfax, WI

Group 3 (50-99 cows) Cozy Nook Farm, Waukesha, WI

Group 4 (100+ cows) Wessel Farms, LLC, Mineral Point, WI

2022 Continuous Test Awards

30 Year(Silver Bar) Miles H. & Cheryl S. Tudhope, Orwell, VT

30 Year(Silver Bar) Joyce Uglow, Watertown, WI

45 Year(Silver Bar) Durward & Duane Otterness, Tower City, ND

45 Year(Silver Bar) Daniel R. & Angie Rieder, Monroe, WI

50 Year(Gold Plaque) John Korth, Freeport, IL

2022 INDIVIDUAL COW AWARDS

2022 Living Lifetime Cow Award - ECM

To receive Living Lifetime Honors, the cow must have been living as of December 31st of the award year and have completed a lactation in this time frame.

Jenlar Dynasty Treat 944102

Lifetime: 4,970d 3x 354,600m 16,329f 12,417p

ECM: 422,405

Larry & Jennifer Meyer, Chilton, WI

J.P. Eves Trophy

The highest 305-day Actual Milk record of all DHIR records received during 2022 regardless of times milked.

Cutting Edge Stratus Sue 68137249

9-06 305d 2x 49,870m 6.4% 3,174f 3.6% 1,780p

Ronald Kelm, Markesan, WI

H.R. Searles Trophy

The highest 305-day Actual Fat record of all DHIR records received during 2022 regardless of times milked.

Cutting Edge Stratus Sue 68137249

9-06 305d 2x 49,870m 6.4% 3,174f 3.6% 1,780p

Ronald Kelm, Markesan, WI

National Protein Award

The highest 305-day Actual Protein record of all DHIR records received during 2022 regardless of times milked.

Cutting Edge Stratus Sue 68137249

9-06 305d 2x 49,870m 6.4% 3,174f 3.6% 1,780p

Ronald Kelm, Markesan, WI

Top ECM (Energy Corrected Milk) Award

The top ECM Cow Award is presented to the cow with the highest combined Milk, Fat & Protein regardless of times milked.

Cutting Edge Stratus Sue 68137249

9-06 305d 2x 49,870m 6.4% 3,174f 3.6% 1,780p

ECM: 71,029

Ronald Kelm, Markesan, WI

2022 White Cloud Award

The White Cloud Award is presented to the cow that has calved at 1-11 or less with the highest 305d ECM record completed in 2022 regardless of times milked.

Hilltop Acres S Krackel ETV 840003215414575

1-09 305d 3x 28,730m 4.7% 1,360f 3.2% 921p

ECM: 34,052

Dennis Mashek, Calmar, IA

Vernon C. Hull

Total Performance Award

Sponsored by the Vernon C. Hull Memorial Fund. Awarded to the cow that produces the most Lifetime Milk per day over two years of age combined with a high 305-day ECM record and that places well in her respective class at a National Show.

Cutting Edge Stratus Sue 68137249

Total Points: 363 Points

Total Performance Winner at International

9-06 305d 2x 49,870m 6.4% 3,174f 3.6% 1,780p

Ronald Kelm, Markesan, WI

Cow For All Seasons (Type & Production

Award)

Sponsored by Lee-Ann Swiss, LLC. Awarded to the cow exhibiting the highest 305-day Energy Corrected Milk Record at a National Show and must be a cow in milking form.

Cutting Edge Stratus Sue 68137249

Type & Production Winner at International

3-00 305d 2x 35,390m 4.0% 1,424f 3.2% 1,121p

ECM: 71,029

Ronald Kelm, Markesan, WI

2023 AWARDS Brown Swiss Association

n Young Breeder Award n

Dayne Voelker, Perryville, MO

Congratulations to Dayne, Chad and Nancy Voelker for receiving the 2023 Brown Swiss Young Breeder Award.

The following is taken from the letter of support submitted by Jason Albert:

“I am writing this letter as a letter of support and to nominate Dayne Voelker for the 2023 Young Breeder award. It is my honor to nominate Dayne for this prestigious award. I have known Dayne for many years as we stall together and exhibit at shows on the state and national level.

“As many of you know Dayne’s father, Charles passed away in 2018. In his dad’s absence, Dayne has continued to carry the legacy of Voelker Swiss Farm in partnership with his brother, Chad, and their mother, Nancy. Voelker Swiss Farm continues to produce high-milking Brown Swiss cows that compete at the national show level. Since 2018, Voelker Swiss Farm has continued to earn All-American Nominations on an annual basis and compete very well at the state and national level. Not only is Dayne active on the Tanbark, he also is very active in the operations of Voelker Swiss Farm. He manages the breeding program including mating decisions, show program, and sale program. He is able to manage being a full-time doctor while also being active in the hands-on operation of the farm. He often returns home to help milk, operate equipment, and feed the baby calves. When he is not on the farm, he is in constant communication with his brother, Chad, about the daily operations of the farm. He and his fiancé, Kayla, recently purchased additional acreage next to the original farmstead and continue to buy registered Brown Swiss cows. Dayne is also active as a National Brown Swiss Association member. He currently represents District VI as a board director and chairs both the Youth and Cow Recognition committees for the Brown Swiss Association”.

Voelker Swiss Farm LLC is a third-generation dairy farm, started in 1946 by Dayne’s grandfather, Chalmer Voelker. Farming has been in the Voelker family for centuries, but Chalmer started the dairy in 1946 after returning from World War 2. Initially he milked a mixture of Holstein, Guernsey, and Brown Swiss. This quickly changed and Voelker Swiss Farm has been an entire milking herd of Brown Swiss since the early 1950s. They have been on official milk test and classification since 1976.

Voelker Swiss Farm’s current Rolling Herd Average on 152 cows is:

22,592m 4.3%f 972f 3.4%p 768p. The current philosophy of breeding

at Voelker Swiss Farm includes utilizing a mixture of production, type, udder composite, and positive health traits and continues to utilize an extensive young sire breeding program. While high type and udder composite are valued, each cow should have high production and health traits. While genomic evaluations on bulls are important, most important consideration is given to the maternal pedigree when choosing bulls for the breeding program.

The two cows listed below are having a very positive impact on the Brown Swiss breed across all continents.

Voelkers Migel Candid 4E94 All-American 5-year-old 2009. Lifetime 222, 610m, 9947f, and 7389p. Prominent offspring of Candid include Voelkers Wonderment Carabella E90 with records over 30,000 lbs. of milk. Voelkers Brook Cara E92 is a Brookings daughter out of Carabella. Cara is the highest PPR heifer to ever sell at public auction. She had a genomic PPR of +230 with +1.2 type and +1114 pounds of milk and was number one heifer on the PPR list when she sold at the “Swissconsin” National Sale in 2013. Cara would go on to reproduce many impactful offspring including, Kulp-Gen Ddvl Cliff, Cartel, CanDue, Congo, Car-P, and many more. Voelkers TD Carter is a household name and is a TD son out of Carabella. Carter is one of the few high type bulls that is over 1,000 pounds in milk. Carter held the title as number-one proven type bull for 3 consecutive years and is the reigning back-to-back Premier Sire of World Dairy Expo in 2021 and 2022, as well as 3-time Premier Sire of the Heifer Show at World Dairy Expo. He has sired over 60 All-American nominations with 9 in 2022. Other offspring of Candid include Voelkers Wndt Chillipepper. Chillipepper was a high production and type bull at Select Sires and sired many AllAmericans and All-American nominations. Voelkers Cadence Cameron was 2E92 and was the winning Jr 2-Year-Old at Southeastern National Show 2016.

Voelkers Durango Sasha 2E94 is a Durango out of SCF Victor Sarine. Sasha was purchased privately by Elite Dairy as a Sr 2-year-old in 2015 for $60,000. In 2016, she was winner of the last Futurity at World Dairy Expo, second place Sr 3-Year-Old to Delilah at World Dairy Expo and HM Intermediate Champion. She ended up being Reserve All-American Sr 3-Year-Old in 2016. Sasha was Nominated All-American 4-Year-Old in 2017 and a member of Nominated All American Sr Best 3 Females in 2017. Lifetime production records include 3 lactations with over 30,000 pounds of milk with a lifetime production of 168,740 pounds of milk, 8272f, and 6156p. Sasha currently has two sons in stud at ST genetics, Secret Weapon and Stretch.

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2,016f 1,322p from a V87 Diver with 39,720m 2,569f 1,460p. The 3rd dam is a 3E91 Europa with 228,110m LT.

2022 VERNON C. HULL - NATIONAL TOTAL PERFORMANCE NATIONAL COW FOR ALL SEASONS

J.P. EVES TROPHY – Highest 305d Actual Milk DHIR

H.R. SEARLES TROPHY – Highest 305d Actual Fat DHIR

NATIONAL PROTEIN AWARD – Highest 305d Actual Protein DHIR

TOP ECM AWARD -(Energy Corrected Milk) DHIR

Highest 305d ECM combined Milk, Fat, Protein

2022 LIVING LIFETIME COW AWARD - ECM

Jenlar Dynasty Treat 944102 - 5E91/91ms

Lifetime: 4,970d 3x 354,600m 16,329f 12,417p

Energy Corrected Milk: 422,405. 2nd consecutive year.

LARRY & JENNIFER MEYER, CHILTON, WI

Jenlar Farm is operated by Larry and Jennifer Meyer & Family, Chilton, WI. They milk 130 cows (25 Brown Swiss) using robots. Average classification on the Brown Swiss herd is 88.1. Jenlar has only purchased 2 Brown Swiss animals since they started in 2003. One of those animals, Sun Made Premium Torte ET ‘VG86’ purchased in 2004, is a ‘Superior Brood Cow’. Torte is the dam of Jenlar Dynasty Treat ‘5E91’ who is the highest living lifetime ECM cow in 2022 with 422,405 lifetime ECM. Treat’s daughter, Jenlar Agenda Trillium ‘3E94’ finished with 338,650 lifetime ECM.

2022 WHITE CLOUD AWARD HIGHEST ECM UNDER 2-0 Hilltop Acres S Krackel ETV 840003215414575 GP84/86ms

*CERT* +119 PPR +443NM$

1-09 305d 3x 28,730m 4.7%

1,360f 3.2% 921p ECM: 34,052

Lifetime: 2861d 299,980m 17,529f 11,233p

All American Aged Cow 2018 Res. Grand Champion International 2018 Hon Mention All American Comp Merit 2022

RONALD KELM, MARKESAN, WI

DENNIS MASHEK, CALMAR, IA

The White Cloud Award was established in 2018 to recognize the production capabilities of Brown Swiss cows calving at less than two years of age. Hilltop Acres has bred and owned all five of the winners to this point. All five have had over 32,895 lbs. ECM. The Krackel cow is by La Rainbow Sweet Silver ET. Her dam is a V86 Nelgor with 36,540m

Stratus Sue was bred by Elite Dairy, in the partnership of Ken Main and Peter Vail of Copake Falls, New York. She was Elite Dairy’s consignment to the 2016 National Brown Swiss Convention Sale held in Owatonna, Minnesota. She was the second-high seller, commanding a price of $15,500 from Ron Kelm, Power Line Swiss, Markesan, WI. Sired by Cutting Edge Z Stratus, Sue is a daughter of Cutting Edge PS Storm ET ‘2E92/94MS’ with 29,880m 1,224f 1,050p. Her granddam, Hill-N-Dale Co Swallow ET ‘2E92’, has 26,580m 1,562f 1,035p. She was the 2004 AllAmerican Senior Three-Year-Old. Follow along now…The Stratus bull’s dam is Top Acres M Coll Sue ET, a Zeus x Hill-N-Dale Ensign Sue, who is also the dam of Top Acres Power Surge. Stratus Sue’s dam, PS Storm, is sired by Power Surge. Betta Vue Performer Sarah is the 5th dam of Stratus Sue and shows up three times in her six-generation pedigree. Sue also finished the year as the 2nd highest Living Lifetime Cow behind, Jenlar Dynasty Treat. Congratulations to all involved in developing this record-setting individual!

Continuous Test Awards n

BSA program many years and are currently milking 20 head where they have been on test since 1978. Durward and his wife, Phyllis, have been married 63 years where they have been dairying together ever since. Durward and Phyllis’s son, Duane, has been helping care for the herd since graduating from High School in 1987. All cows and youngstock are located on farm as well as all crops for the herd are done in house.

RIEDLAND FARM, MONROE, WI – 45 YEARS

Dan & Angie Rieder

TUDHOPE DAIRY LLC. ORWELL, VT - 30 YEARS

Miles H. & Cheryl S. Tudhope

Hans & Kristin Tudhope Family

The Tudhope’s moved to Orwell, VT, in 1988. Hans joined the farm in 2013 and at that time the LLC was formed. They are currently milking 120 cows with 50% being registered Brown Swiss. The herd has been on continuous DHI testing since 2013. They also make maple syrup in the spring that will improve any pancakes served.

HORSESHOE HILL FARM, WATERTOWN, WI – 30 YEARS

Norm & Joyce UglowNick & Buffy Uglow

Horseshoe Hill Brown Swiss is the lifeblood of Norm, Joyce, and Nick Uglow. Starting first as Norm’s family’s herd of Holsteins in Watertown, Wis. (1967), the farm began to incorporate Brown Swiss genetics when Joyce and Norm were married in 1969 and she brought along a Swiss calf. Joyce’s love of the big brown cow stems from her early days on the Ost Val Brown Swiss Farm in Burlington, Wis., where her father, Goodwin Jacobson, was the herd manager.

Since 1981, Norm and Joyce have been the sole proprietors of Horseshoe Hill after buying out Norm’s parents’ portion of the farm. Joyce’s show circuit roots were passed onto her son, Nick, who is highly involved in the operation and carries the same passion for continuing quality genetics and showring marketing. He and their friend and neighbor, Ryan Olson, assist on the operation daily, beyond their jobs off the farm. The herd of 40 head is now 95% Swiss and continues to drive Norm and Joyce’s active lifestyle.

The foundation of the herd today had started with the purchase of 2 bred heifers: Sunburst Dotson Frances “4E90” and Random Luck Koors on Taps “2E91”. These 2 cows produced numerous Excellent cows over the years and are favorites in the herd.

OTTERNESS BROWN SWISS, TOWER CITY, ND – 45 YEARS

Durward, Phyliss & Duane Otterness

Durward purchased his first Brown Swiss from A. J. Lee, ND, in 1945 and had since grown the Brown Swiss herd. The herd has been on the

Riedland was started by Dan’s grandfather who moved to Wisconsin from Switzerland in 1920. Robert Rieder, Dan’s father, added more Brown Swiss to the herd until becoming 100% Brown Swiss. When Dan purchased the farm from his dad, they went from a tiestall barn to a parlor free-stall set-up in 2002. To fill the barn Holsteins were purchased. In 2013, there was another change made with the addition of two Lely robots installed. The Holsteins have been bred to Brown Swiss. At the present time, there are 50 Brown Swiss milking: 20 pure Brown Swiss with 17 that are RF 50% Brown Swiss and 13 that are 75% Brown Swiss.

TRIANGLE ACRES FARM, FREEPORT, IL – 50 YEARS

John & Wendy Korth and Family

Triangle Acres has been a family-owned-and-operated dairy for over 75 years, milking 87 head and looking to go to 100 of Registered Brown Swiss with a sprinkle of Holstein and Ayrshire now. The rolling herd average is 24,370m 1029f 862p. The Korths manage 200 acres of pasture and crop ground, growing mainly corn, barley, and alfalfa. The farm was started by Russel and Eva Korth in 1942, milking registered Brown Swiss in a tie stall facility where they still milk the herd today. John and Wendy started transitioning into the operation in the early 80’s while raising their family on the farm: Rebecca (Becky), Elizabeth, Amanda, and Benjamin (Ben). Each of the children aided in the day-to-day chores. The majority of this herd stems from and is most well-known for the Collection Polly family. Polly was a very profitable cow both in production and reproduction. Triangle Acres Payoff with Accelerated Genetics and Polo with Select Sires were two popular sons that have had an impact worldwide.

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RHA of 28,960 ECM on 2X milking. He bought his first two registered Brown Swiss heifers in 2008 and has been growing that herd since. Kamper serves as Treasurer of the California Brown Swiss Cattle Association, a director on the California Milk Advisory Board, and a director on the local irrigation district board. He also serves as a Deacon at Trinity United Reformed Church of Visalia.

HENDEL FARMS OF CALEDONIA, MN, are the Progressive Genetic Herd Award Winner for Group 1 (10-29 cows) The farm was established in 1869. The Brown Swiss herd has been in existence for 101 years in 2023. The females all trace back to the first female purchased in 1922.They have been on continuous DHIA testing for over 75 years. In 1939, the cow Chell #43032 owned by Geo. J Hendel, represented the farm at the New York World’s Fair. Hendel Farms is owned and managed by brothers Matt and Karl Hendel since purchasing the farm from their father and uncle in 1991. They are the 4th generation on the farm which consists of 950 crop acres.

There are 30 Brown Swiss – RHA 22,500m 4.5% 1060f 3.5% 795p. 380 Holsteins – RHA 28,000m 4.5% 1258f 3.3% 916p.

Eight Brown Swiss bulls that carry the HF prefix have been placed in A.I. in the past two years. In addition, they have exported embryos to Japan, Italy, France, and Switzerland.

In 2022, Hendel Farms was recognized by the MN Dept. of Ag for having the lowest average SCC count of 43,000 for the State of Minnesota.

Matt has been elected to serve as the National Director for District VII.

Travis, his wife Stephanie, and their children: Bennett, Colson, Audra, and Emery.

TRAVIS KAMPER OF RIVERDALE, CA, is the recipient of the Ira Inman PTPR Award for Group 1 for the second consecutive year, and previously was the Protein Genetic Herd Award winner from 2018-2021. He is a partner with his father and uncle in the family operation, Mt. Whitney Dairy, in Riverdale, CA. They milk 1,800 Registered Holsteins and Red & White Holsteins on 2X with an RHA of 31,118 ECM. On top of all their cows, they also raise all their own replacements. In addition, the farm grows corn in the summer and triticale in the winter, both for silage to feed to the herd.

Travis also operates a Registered Brown Swiss herd that currently consists of 25 cows plus youngstock under the T-G prefix with an

PINE TREE DAIRY, MARSHALLVILLE, OH, is the recipient of the Protein Genetic Herd Award for Group 1 (10-29 Cows). Pine-Tree Dairy, located in Marshallville, OH, is operated by the Steiner Family. Construction of the new dairy facility was finished in 2012 and currently houses 650 milking animals, with about 20 of them being Brown Swiss. They have a total of 5 facilities where they milk over 1,200 cows. Pine-Tree aims for increased protein pounds and percentage to reflect their breeding goals, while paying close attention to health traits and longevity, milk production, and proven cow families. Their goals for the Brown Swiss breed are to be able to provide bulls in AI that can accomplish those goals. A few of their favorites at the farm include a just fresh 2-year-old, Pine-Tree 7970 Elmstar 9196, Dam of Jaxson-P and Hilltop Silver Kadence, due to calve in July with her 3rd lactation, purchased this spring at the Midwest Revue. A fun fact for Pine-Tree is they have a Robot dairy, with 1 Brown Swiss cow milking there. She does a tremendous job, high performance, fast adapting to robot, and relatively calm nature.

NOR-BERT FARM OF BREMEN, IN, Is the recipient of the Ira Inman PTPR Trophy for Group 2 (30-49 cows). Beginning in 1945 with Norman and Bertha Krathwohl, the family farm located in northern Indiana started with milking six Holstein cows. The farm is still going strong as the family now includes four generations with Roger & Deb Dankert, Jeremy Dankert, and Monty & Jennifer Freeman along with

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their three children, Dalton, Dillon, and Breanne. They are currently milking around 150 cows including Brown Swiss, Holsteins, Ayrshires and Jerseys. Approximately 35 milking are registered Brown Swiss. In 2022, they had two cows make Class Leader records. In total there were 23 Class Leader and Honor Roll records produced by Nor-Bert Farm Brown Swiss.

Twelve years ago, the family added three robots to the farm and they haven’t looked back! The cows are milked around the clock, some milking three or more times per day. “There is an increase in production from the robots,” admits Jeremy. “They’ve been really useful as I don’t have to worry about cows being milked.” They run 1000 acres, of which 800 are owned.

Identity Enrollment program back in the mid 1960’s. The rolling herd average is 20,000 lbs. of milk with a 4.19% butterfat and 3.6% protein. They grow approximately 125 acres of alfalfa hay, 150 acres of corn, and 150 acres of soybeans, with about 65 acres of pasture.

The dry cows and youngstock are rotationally grazed and the dairy herd are fed TMR consisting of corn silage, alfalfa haylage and a protein mix of canola meal and exceller meal. Our breeding objective is to use the highest PPR and milk bulls available, both genomic and proven, while leaning more heavily on the genomic bulls.

ONWORD CATTLE COMPANY OF SUMNER, IA, is the recipient of the Progressive Genetic Herd Award for Group 2 (30-49 Cows) Onword Cattle Company started as a division of Onword Swiss that consisted of other breeds. Jacob Worden, current owner of Onword Cattle Company, worked with his mom and dad through school, then officially took over in June of 2020. His parents provided a solid foundation and continue to help along with his siblings, when they are able, while still having some cows in the herd.

Currently, Onword Cattle Company is milking 100 cows, approximately 50 Brown Swiss, 25 Ayrshire, and the rest Jerseys, Holsteins, and a few crosses. All their heifers are raised at the same location. Jacob works with his neighbors in purchasing feed and trading bedding/ manure for his herd. In 2021, the farm moved to the freestall and parlor set up they have now. It is located just a few miles south of Sumner, IA, (approximately 17 miles from the old farm) and is situated on 10 acres, with the main buildings constructed in 2017/2018.

Calving in are some Silver daughters that are standing out along with the Kade daughters, being solid productive cows for their farm. The heifer-pen standouts include daughters from Tank, Pactole, and Biver Phantom, and they are looking forward to the Collaps calves to be born. On farm there are two ‘V’ families, the Viola line and a line that goes back to his first heifer purchase, Kruses LJ Formula Vanna. For their breeding and genetic programs, Jacob Worden is trying to use more polled bulls, get more into genomic testing, and hopefully get back into flushing their higher genetic-valued cows.

Onword Cattle Company always welcomes visitors and inquiries!

RENAISSANCE ACRES OF COLFAX, WI, is the recipient of the Protein Genetic Herd Award for Group 2 (30-49 Cows). Renaissance Acres, owned and operated by Brad and Pam Dietsche, is a dairy farm located between Colfax and Bloomer, WI. Their herd consists of 70 dairy cows, half of which are registered Brown Swiss and half registered Holsteins. The registered Brown Swiss came through the

Brad and Pam noted, “We have been blessed with five children who always enjoyed working together on our family farm while growing up. They each discovered specific areas of interest on the farm, and those interests have carried into their adult lives and careers. Today, our family has grown from 7 to 18, with another grandson due soon. Our children and grands visit often, always happy to lend a helping hand if needed. They appreciate being able to share with the next generation the values of faith, family, and a strong work ethic which they learned while being raised on the family farm.”

COZY NOOK FARM OF WAUKESHA, WI, is the recipient of two National Awards for their Brown Swiss dairy herd. Operated by Tom and Joan Oberhaus, herdsman Dan Gerrits and his wife Brittany Renn Gerrits, and assisted by son Charlie Oberhaus and fiancée Amie Simac, they have been milking cows fulltime since 1985.They have approximately 66 milking Brown Swiss, 65 up-and-coming Brown Swiss heifers, and a handful of Guernseys on the farm. The Brown Swiss currently average on 66 cows 29,169M 4.3% 1,243F 3.5% 1029P.

Cozy Nook Farm received the Ira Inman PTPR Trophy Group 3, milking 50-99 cows, which is based on a total progressive dairy program including breeding, feeding, and management. Winners are determined by assigning point values to protein, butterfat, milk, classification, percentage records received, and number of years on DHIR official test.

Cozy Nook Farm was also awarded the Protein Genetic Herd Award Group 3. This award is presented to the herd with the top genetic level in the past year based on Actual PTA protein of all cows with the

same herd code calving within the past two years. Since 2014, Cozy Nook Farms has won the Ira Inman PTPR Trophy six times, the Protein Genetic Herd Award eight times and the Progressive Genetic Herd Award three times. According to Tom, he realized in the early 1980s that protein production is very important to maintaining a profitable farm. He also knew that Brown Swiss cattle are the best at producing high amounts of protein, which was his main reason for owning and breeding Brown Swiss cattle. Tom’s advice to others is to “have a goal and keep striving for it.” While he focuses on genetics, he says he always remembers his main goal, which is to breed for longevity. Cozy Nook is located in a very urban area which gives them lots of opportunities to share their dairy story. They raise 20 acres of pumpkins, Indian Corn, gourds and squash for their roadside fall market. Fall is also a popular time for school field trips; about 1200 children enjoy an educational farm tour and hayride to the pumpkin patch. They also sell 1800 Christmas trees, wreaths, and garland after Thanksgiving.

NM$ and components when making sire selection. It’s not just pounds of fat and protein that are considered, percent of test needs to be plus as well. The Wessels were one of six 2021 Platinum Award winners for reproductive excellence from the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council. The herd pregnancy rate was very impressive, running consistently near 39%. With such good reproduction, merchandizing becomes an added bonus. The Wessels have sold cattle for export and to domestic buyers. A lifetime breeder of Brown Swiss, Dave and his family farm 700 acres owned and rented in Southwestern Wisconsin.

PAUL ZIMMERMAN, BRODHEAD, WI, is the recipient of the Progressive Genetic Herd Award for Group 3 (50-99 Cows). Spring Grove Dairy was built in 1998. In 2010, Paul and Hilary made the tough decision to leave Northern California and move to Wisconsin. They wanted more opportunity for their new family and wanted to help turn around a struggling dairy. At the time, Spring Grove Dairy was milking around 1800 cows and after some heavy culling that number fell by 200 cows. Currently, Spring Grove is milking 2000 cows which are predominantly Holsteins, but Paul has a soft spot for his brown cows. Along with the Holsteins, the herd includes 300 Jerseys and 80 Brown Swiss. Currently the herd is running 102 pounds of ECM milk. Spring Grove farms a little over 1400 acres, taking care of their corn silage needs and buys excess commodities and haylage. Paul knows that a healthy and happy cow can always give you high-quality milk, so there is a major focus on cow comfort and genetics. At Spring Grove, they have been genomic testing for many years and have certainly seen the benefit through marketing high genomic females and males and increasing the profitability of the herd.

WESSEL FARMS, LLC OF MINERAL POINT, WI, was awarded two National Herd Awards 2022 Progressive Genetic Herd Award for Group IV (100 + Cows) 2022 National Protein Genetic Herd Award for Group IV for (100 + Cows).

The farm is family owned and operated by David & Joyce Wessel and son Rodney. Grandson Thomas is now working into the day-to-day duties on the dairy. The Wessels are milking 370 cows in a parlor/ freestall set-up, 117 of which are Brown Swiss with a 28,300m 4.4 1,270f 3.5 998p RHA, with the balance Holsteins. Dave relies heavily on

HILLTOP ACRES OF CALMAR, IA, were the 2022 Ira Inman PTPR Trophy for Group 4 (100 + cows). Today, Hilltop Acres Farm consists of 470 acres owned and another 330 rented, raising all corn and alfalfa. Currently, there are 400 Registered Brown Swiss cows and close to 400 of young stock on the farm. In 1997, Dennis & Barb built a 120-cow free stall barn/parlor setup. Prior to that, the cows were milked in a 68-tie stall barn. In 2014, another free stall barn with 240 stalls were added along with a new special needs barn/calving barn that can hold 30 head. Also in 2014, the parlor was remodeled to a double 12 parallel with a new milk house and break room. The cows are milked 3x a day. They raise all of their own heifers and bulls. Most of the livestock is fed a TMR ration except the young calves. Heifers 6 months on up are housed in a Virginia-style heifer barn. All calves six months and under are housed in a 68 X 152 calf barn, where calves 3 months and under are fed with a DeLaval automatic calf feeder. Summer of 2015, the calf barn was added onto and a second Delaval Automatic calf feeder was added. Bulls six months and over are housed in a pole shed open to the south, that was remodeled in 2015. To date there have been over 200 Hilltop Acres bulls that have been proven. Of the top 10 Living Lifetime cows for 2022, five called the Mashek’s Hilltop Acres home. Those 5 cows have a combined actual total of 1,444,938 lifetime to-date,

The current 6/19/23 RHA is 30,069m 4.6 1,392f 3.5 1,059p

Hilltop Acres “team” consists of 4 full-time employees, 2 part time, along with Dennis, Barb and sons Josh & Tanner.

GENETIC HONOR HERDS - 2022

Congratulations to the herds listed below who have qualified as “Genetic Honors Herds” for 2022. These herds are recognized for ranking in the top 25% of all BSA/PTPR herds enrolled in 2022 based on herd average PTA protein of all cows which have calved in the past two years. To be eligible, herds must have enrolled at least 10 cows in the BSA program. There is no herd size grouping for the recognition. Listing is alphabetic by herdname.

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Walhalla Farms (1899-1962)

Frank Freemyer, J. Frank Zoller, Mrs. Jessie T. Zoller Breakabeen, NY, Middleburg, NY, Rexford, NY

This year’s Historical Master Breeder had a tremendous influence on the early development of the Brown Swiss breed for over 60 years from 1899 to 1962. This year we recognize the Walhalla Farm of New York and the 3 owners over those 60 some years.

The Walhalla herd was founded in 1899 by Frank Freemyer (owner from 1899-1924) initially at Breakabeen, NY and then at Middleburg, NY. While taking a course of Agriculture at Cornell University, he was attracted by the sturdy and pleasing appearance of Brown Swiss and the recent record of the cow Brienz. By 1922, he had as many as 150 head and had sold more than 600 head in 26 different states and 5 foreign countries. He also had the first Swiss to go into Canada.

The September 1922 Bulletin cover shows one of two fine big dairy barns at Walhalla Farms in Middleburg, NY. Also shown is Mr. Freemyer and the cow, Edna C 3rd as referenced below.

If you have read the recent April Visiting the Past page in the Bulletin, you will see that Mr. Freemyer was appointed Secretary of Production when the Registry of Production (ROP) program was established in 1911. He was also the first to enroll his cows on the ROP program.

Also beginning about 1911, the herd traveled the show circuit east of the Mississippi for 10 years winning highest honors at the St. Louis exposition where it won ten blue ribbons, three championships and two diplomas. The herd was also recognized for its records of production.

The cow, Iola 3923, produced 16,844 pounds of milk and 685 pounds of fat as a five-year old placing her 4th in her honor roll class. The cow Edna C 3rd, on the September cover, produced 16,496 pounds milk and 669 pounds fat, making her the World’s Record four-year old of the breed.

Mr. Freemyer developed the bull, Tom Phylis 1769, who was the first bull to have 6 daughters on the ROP list. Born in 1903 and registered by Walter Fish, Mystic, CT, Tom Phylis was sold to Adna Barnes of Burlington, CT and then to Freemyer, who eventually sold the bull to Mr. T.N. Vail, President of the Bell Telephone Co. Your Historical Society has the yoke worn by Tom Phylis on display at the Historical Museum at the National Office.

In 1924 the Walhalla herd was purchased by J. Frank Zoller (owner from 1924-1932) of Schenectady, NY including the Walhalla name. Zoller, an officer at the General Electric Co., after a tour to Europe, was determined to have the best herd in the country. He found that in the Walhalla herd. He also bought splendid stock from various parts of the country. The herd was located at Hammond, NY and the Herdsman was R.C. Klussendorf.

In March of 1927, Zoller hired Harold C. Magnussen of Wisconsin as Herdsman. Magnussen served as manager of Walhalla Farms for 35 years until their dispersal in 1962.

Beginning in January 1926, Walhalla held the back cover ad of the Bulletin until the mid-thirties. The December 1927 ad shows their success at various shows including their first Grand Champion bull, Maiden’s Vronicka’s College Boy. This began a series of 8 Grand Champion bulls from 1927 to 1950 as either Owner or Breeder. They also garnered Grand Champion cows in 1928, 1931, 1935 and 1939.

Also reported in December 1927 Bulletin, was the announcement of the cow Minnie W 11024, record breaking Fat record in the Mature Farmer’s Class of 639 pounds. In the January and November issues of the Bulletin in 1928 Walhalla ran 10-page ads.

In December 1928, it was reported that Walhalla had again bought the best cows as they purchased Cyrene L. 12308 owned by Orbec Sherry of Wisconsin and bred by A. Lilly of Minnesota and Cinnamon’s Maiden from N.C. Schmid of Wisconsin. Cyrene L. had recently become a world record cow in the 10 months Farmer’s class with 701 pounds of fat. Cinnamon’s Maiden was grand champion cow at the National Dairy Show in 1925 and is the dam of Maiden’s Vronika College Boy, grand champion bull in 1927 and 1928. The April 1930 Bulletin back cover shows these 4 famous animals, June’s College Girl, Swiss Valley Girl 10th, Silver Belle, and Maiden’s Vronika ‘s College Boy.

In September 1930, the Walhalla herd was moved to a new farm near Rexford, NY. It consisted of 150 acres. The main barn was 131 feet long, with twin silos. At the end of the barn was a small room for milking 4 cows at a time, a milking parlor. The dedication program shows Mr. Zoller, Ira Inman, and Lewis Hull.

Zoller felt that new Brown Swiss blood needed to be brought to America, so in the summer of 1931, he imported two bulls, the second importation that year and the first animals since 1906. They were Imported Jack of Walhalla from Switzerland born in 1927 and Blankus of Walhalla from Mexico, born in 1930, whose sire and dam were imported from Switzerland.

Tom Phylis Yoke

J. Frank Zoller

Harold C. Magnussen, Manager

Minnie W. 11024–New Champion Honor Roll leader of the Farmers’ Class in the Mature Division.

The Main Barn on the New Walhalla Farm.

J. Frank Zoller - former owner of Walhalla IBA Inman - former Sec’y National Brown Swiss Assn. Lewis Hull - former Director, National Brown Swiss Assn.

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Tragedy strikes on September 3, 1932, when Mr. Zoller was attacked by one of his bulls and died later that day. Zoller was 54 years of age. At the time of his death, he owned such famous producers as June’s College Girl, Swiss Valley Girl 10th, Swiss Girl F.C. and others. Following his death, his wife, Jessie T. Zoller became owner and continued to operate the farm along with Manager Harold Magnussen until the herds dispersal in 1962. In the over 60-year history of Walhalla, Mrs. Zoller had the longest term (30 years) as owner and operator.

The Walhalla Farms Dispersal was held on Saturday, May 12, 1962, at Rexford, NY. The sale averaged $422 on 140 head. The largest buyer was Derrick Webb of Shelburne Farm, Vermont, purchasing 23 head. Harold Magnussen was then associated with Shelburne Farm. Top selling animal was Walhalla Holly Della purchased by Meythaler-Cold Springs Farm of Monroe, WI for over $1000. The sale was managed by

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During the 1950’s, Silas traveled by railroad box car with the La Rainbow show string out west. In 1957 and 1958, Dennis worked the show season at Lee’s Hill Farm. Silas was District 2 National Director from 1974-1982.

Fred, Silas, Dennis & Brian Lammers, New Knoxville, Ohio

This year’s Active Master Breeder is truly a family and multigenerational affair, having been in the Brown Swiss business for over 105 years. This year we are recognizing the La Rainbow Farm, including Fred, Silas, Dennis, and Brian Lammers, of New Knoxville, Ohio.

Fred Lammers started the herd with the purchase of a bull and a few cows in 1918, 105 years ago. Many area farmers bought Fred’s bulls to breed their cows and heifers in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Fred’s son, Silas, began showing his Brown Swiss at the county fair in the 20’s and at the Ohio State Fair in 1939. They also started official DHI testing in 1937.

The original farm was called the Rainbow Stock Farm, F.W. Lammers. When they went to register their prefix, they found Rainbow was already used. So, they added “LA” for Lammers to the front and La Rainbow was born in 1943.

The third generation, Dennis, continued with the La Rainbow show string and was best known for breeding the Butterfly cow family. Here is Dennis with the 1998 Futurity winner, La Rainbow Ela Mandy.

Today, Brian, the next generation, provides the leadership for La Rainbow. Brian won the National Youth Achievement award in 1989. He then graduated with a Ph.D. in Animal Science from Penn State in 1998. Brian has now served 2 terms on the National Board of Directors and has been chair of the National Genetics committee for 5 years.

This Master Breeder award indicates that the nominees should have developed cow families that have impacted the breed. Well, La Rainbow has certainly filled that requirement. So, let’s look at some of those cow families.

The first impactful animal was back in 1955, when La Rainbow Ginger, became the first of 8 La Rainbow animals to become the

Norman E. Magnussen, Brown Swiss Sale Service, Lake Mills, WI. Congratulations to Walhalla Farms as your 2023 Historical Master Breeder.

Jessie T. Zoller

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All-American Futurity winner at the Ohio State Fair. Ginger also was the Grand Champion Female there that year for Silas and Dennis. Ginger sold later that fall in the Diamond Jubilee sale for $7200, was the second high selling female and purchased by Judd’s Bridge farm.

One of the most notable cow families is that of La Rainbow Butterfly ET, born in 1990. Butterfly is classified 3E-93 with a 93 mammary system. She has won the 4- and 5-year-old classes at the Ohio state fair, and in 1996 was first Aged Cow as well as Reserve Grand Champion. She has 2 natural and 38 ET offspring. Her daughters were competitive in the show ring. She has 7 daughters that have scored Excellent.

Her daughter, La Rainbow Fancy Girl was sold in the National sale and bought by Grant & Katie DeBruin and Larry Paaske. Fancy Girl is classified 2E94, became Reserve Sr. Champion at WDE and Reserve All American Aged Cow in 2003 and was the National Cow For All Seasons in 2004. Her 6/01 365-day record was 42,460 milk, 1668 fat and 1390 protein.

Another daughter, La Rainbow Party Girl was the 2000 All American Swiss Futurity winner at the Ohio State Fair. She is classified 2E91.

Butterfly’s daughter, La Rainbow Country Girl was sold in the National Sale to Mike Moyer. Her Starbuck daughter is Pot Luck SB Butterfly ET. This granddaughter hit the top in 2007 when she was Grand Champion at the Eastern National show, Reserve Grand at the Central National and All-American Aged Cow that year. SB Butterfly is scored 3E-94 with a E95 mammary system. She has 35 offspring.

In 2010 La Rainbow began doing IVF work. Brian bought Pot Luck SB Butterfly in the 2010 Elite Dairy Sale. He then sold one of her daughters, La Rainbow Bfly Sunkist ETV in the Midwest Revue sale to Richard Sparrow. Sunkist is scored 4E-94 with a 94 mammary. In 2019 Sunkist became a double winner as she was the National Total Performance Winner as well as the National Cow For All Seasons Winner.

The Butterfly family has two popular bulls, La Rainbow Bfly Dynamite and La Rainbow Bfly Skyhigh. For two years Dynamite was the top type bull of the breed. Now I would say that is a family that has impacted the Brown Swiss breed.

But there are other La Rainbow families we need to mention. The first is the Sweet Family beginning with La Rainbow Sweet Margarita. She is scored 2E-92 and a Superior Brood Cow. Her top record as a 5-yearold was over 40,000 pounds of milk. This family has many individuals with high genetic merits for type, milk, and type traits. Margarita is the great granddaughter of the first Sweet La Rainbow named animal, La Rainbow Sweet Cherish born in 1981. The Sweet family has produced 3 Futurity winners over the past 10 years. They are La Rainbow Sweet Milan ET in 2013, La Rainbow Sweet Silky ET in 2020 and La Rainbow Sweet Cheerios in 2022. Cheerios dam, La Rainbow Sweet Cheers ET was the first place 4-year-old at the Ohio State Fair last year. Cheerio’s daughter, La Rainbow Sweet Cheerful ETV was the 2nd high-selling animal in the World Premier Sale last year at $20,500. She is the 6th generation animal from Margarita.

Of the cows with a La Rainbow prefix, La Rainbow Sweet Silk is currently having the largest influence on the genetic pool of the breed. Silk has 5 daughters classified Excellent or nominated for All American. She has had 6 sons enter the AI program. For two years, Silk’s son, La Rainbow Sweet Silver was the top PPR bull. From the April Sire Summary, the top 6 bulls for PTAT (type) are all from the Sweet family. In total 10 of the top 20 PTAT bulls are from this family. So, if you are looking for type, you know where to go, look for a La Rainbow Sweet bull.

La Rainbow Farm has been Premier Breeder at the Ohio State Fair 9 times over an eleven-year period from 2009 to 2019. Here is a photo from the Ohio State Fair in 1988 with Silas, Dennis, Brian, and family.

Congratulations to the Lammers Family as the 2023 Active Master Breeder.

Lammers Family 1988

Total Performance Cow Bfly Sunkist

THE LISTENING EFFECT

We’ve likely all heard this age-old adage. That pledge is guiding the Council of Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) as we work to strengthen our partnership and support to help you as Brown Swiss breeders achieve your genetic vision and goals.

This summer, I traveled across the country attending national breed conventions while many CDCB colleagues presented at the American Dairy Science Association in Ottawa, Ontario. At each convention, we discussed current research, improvements coming to dairy cattle genetics, and the importance of farm data. In my role as CDCB Outreach Specialist, I had another mission in mind. Surrounded by dairy cattle breeders, I made it a priority to listen more than I spoke.

When I did this, I learned incredible insights from breeders. Your Brown Swiss association welcomed me with open arms and displayed a deep desire to continue the breed’s genetic progress. I asked those in attendance at the annual meeting to complete a brief survey to share their thoughts and experiences with CDCB. All breeders can complete the 10-minute survey for a chance to win $100 here https://form.jotform. com/231566188631158 or by scanning the QR code. The results of this survey will help guide CDCB into the future, so I thank you for your time and insight.

During the annual meeting, I also spoke about the Dairy Breed Improvement Collaboration that your association is involved in through CDCB. The collaboration focuses on the breeds of Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, and Milking Shorthorn, and it is best explained through the three key objectives of the project.

Objective #1

Facilitate greater participation in programs that support breed improvement – identification, registration, type classification, dairy herd improvement (DHI), genomic testing, and NAAB cross reference. This objective is designed to increase the reliability of evaluations for these breeds through increased data collection and data flow.

Objective #2

Offer value-driven access to CDCB genomic evaluations for bulls of smaller-population breeds. To accomplish this, CDCB is subsidizing $400 of the $800 AI Service Fee assigned to US-born Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, and Guernsey bulls who are marketed using their genomic evaluation.

Objective #3

Provide technical support in genetic improvement strategies through the development of a full-time outreach position at CDCB.

In support of the Dairy Breed Improvement Collaboration, all breed associations involved (U.S. Ayrshire Breeders’ Association, National Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association, American Guernsey Association, and American Milking Shorthorn Society) have formally agreed to adopt the following practices:

1 AI bulls must be genotyped to be registered by the association.

2 Progeny of AI bulls can only be registered if the sire enrolls in the NAAB cross reference program.

3 AI bull’s dam and sire must be registered.

While this season of breed conventions has been an incredible asset in establishing healthy feedback loops between dairy producers and the genetic evaluation system cared for by CDCB, our work is not done. The next step is to take this “informal” data gathered at your convention and combine it with survey data you provide so that CDCB can better serve you, your breed, and the dairy community.

I look forward to what we can accomplish together through the Dairy Breed Improvement Collaboration and beyond!

Scan this QR code to complete the dairy producer survey or to contact Katie Schmitt.

“We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason. We should listen twice as much as we talk.”

Katie Schmitt joined the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding in the spring of 2023 as the Outreach Specialist to support Brown Swiss breeders and the Dairy Breed Improvement Collaboration.

MID ATLANTIC BROWN SWISS INVITATIONAL BIG SUCCESS

Youth Show Dedicated to the Memory of Maddie Rose Johnson

By: Cynthia Warner, Frederick, MD. Special to Farmshine

Frederick, MD. — The Mid Atlantic Brown Swiss Invitational was held June 24th in Frederick, MD.

This year’s Youth Show was dedicated to the Memory of Maddie Rose Johnson of Cochranton, PA, who was lost in a car accident at the end of 2022. The Showmanship contest and awards, as well as the Blue T-shirts that all the youth wore during the show, were graciously sponsored by the Maddie Johnson Memorial Fund and The Deeter Family. A special Thank You to Michelle Morian for designing the back of these shirts.

Maddie and her family have been exhibiting at this show for several years and are great supporters of the show and the breed. “This was one of Maddie’s favorite shows to exhibit at and she especially loved the showmanship contest,” said Maddie’s mother, Holly Deeter Johnson. The family wants to give back to shows and agricultural events that Maddie loved being involved in and want to express their appreciation to all the people and groups that have supported them through this difficult time.

Starting the day were the Showmanship classes, judged by Kayla Umbel Barton of Clear Spring, MD. 37 talented youth competed in some very close placing classes. Coming out on top were:

Novice: Avery Kaufman, PA - Junior: Brandon Deeter, PA - Intermediate: Makenna Mase, PA and Senior: Katelyn Taylor, PA. The Overall Showman went to Katelyn Taylor & Reserve went to Makenna Mase.

Peter Vail, NY was the owner and exhibitor for the Trifecta of Champions at this show! Vail was also Premier Exhibitor of the show. The Grand Champion was 5-Year-Old - A-Joy T Snowfall, the Reserve Grand Champion was Sr. 3-Year-Old - Hills Valley Carter Flirty, and the Honorable Mention was 4-Year Old - Buschs Famous Jenna. Judge Jenny Thomas, Lewisburg, OH, commented on the outstanding mammary systems, the beautiful udders on such stylish, dairy BS, and overall balance of these champion cows representing the breed!

Junior Champion honors went to Fall Yearling Kruses ACC C Just Dance, exhibited by Glamourview-Iager & Walton, Walkersville, MD. Reserve JR. Champion was Winter Yearling - Northkill Creek Ghost Town, exhibited by Hannah Balthaser, Bernville, PA, and Honorable Mention was Summer Yearling - Rad-ical R WishUpon A Star, exhibited by Lindsey Rucks Pettit, Okeechobee, FL.

n Premier Breeder of the show was A-Joy Swiss (The Kuhlman & Evans Families)

“The quality of this show ran very deep throughout the heifer classes, and continued into the cow classes, “said Judge Thomas. “They call this “The Little All American Show” for a good reason when you have had the honor to see and judge such a high quality show. Many of these animals should do well at the next level shows in the Fall,” said Thomas. “I want to thank the Exhibitors for bringing such outstanding animals to the show today,” she concluded.

n Topping the Cash awards for the Youth show was a $500 cash award to the Jr. Champion and also a $500 cash award to the Grand

Champion in Memory of Maddie Johnson. Both were sponsored by Round Hill Acres, Cindy Warner, Frederick, MD. Reserve Grand received a $300 cash award sponsored by Udder Comfort c/o Sherry Bunting, East Earl, PA, and the Best Bred & Owned animal of the Youth show also received a $250 Cash award, sponsored by Jeff McKissick, Dochaven Genetics, New Castle, PA

The Youth Division Grand Champion was the Aged Cow- Mase’s Manor Grandslam Love, owned by Makenna Mase, Cochranton, PA. Reserve honors went to the Sr. 2-year-old- Thunder Ridge Dyn Princess, Ben Zeller, Richland, PA. Honorable Mention was the 2nd Sr. 2-year-oldKourlyn MI TE Star, Katelyn Bell, Frederick, MD.

n And the Jr. Champion Honors in the Youth show were: Jr. Champion- Winter Yearling- Northkill Creek Ghost Town, Hannah Balthaser, Bernville, PA. Reserve was Fall Calf, Blessing Garbro F Whitney, Katelyn Taylor, Allenwood, PA. Honorable Mention went to Winter Calf- Breeze Ridge SallySue, Zoe Lasley, Woodsboro, MD. There were seven states represented at the show this year with a total of 133 animals going through the ring, consisting of 92 heifers and 41 cows. In addition to class & champion prizes, all champions in both Open & Youth received some very nice Cash awards.

Class Placings Follow: ( ) designates Jr. (More results & pictures can be found on Cowsmo.com)

Spring Calves 6: 1. (1) Braxton Lasley, MD.- Dublin Hills Souffle ET; 2. Billie Jo Rhodes, VA- Edge View Rasta Roxie ETV; 3. Dylan Fry, NJ. - Apex Carter Luxe

Winter Calves 17: 1. (1) Zoe Lasley, MD. - Breeze Ridge SallySue; 2. (2) Braxton Lasley, MD. - Dublin Hills Flippy ET; 3. Reed Becze, PA.-Breeze Ridge Tank Riley

Fall Calves: 16: 1. (1) Katelyn Taylor, PA. - Blessing Garbro F Whitney; 2. Leslie & Linda Bruchey, MD. - Stylin R Prestyn ET; 3. Cynthia Warner, MD. - Round Hills Formo Wrigley ET

Summer Yearling: 15: 1. Lindsey Rucks, FL. – Radical R WishUpon A Star; 2. Abbie Evans, PA. - A Joy Rasta Pasta; 3. (1)- Hannah Balthaser, PA. - Northkill Creek Get Groovy

Spring Yearling: 14: 1. (1) Hannah Balthaser, PA. - Northkill Creek Stella; 2. (2) Makenna Mase, PA. - Mases ManorLethal Weapon; 3. (3) Kourlyn Bell, MD. - Kourlyn Carter Starlight ETV

Winter Yearling: 15: 1. (1) Hannah Balthaser, PA. - Northkill Creek Ghost Town; 2. Billie Jo Rhodes, VA. - Jennings Gap Win Surprise; 3. Peter Vail, NY. - Just So W Tassel

Fall Yearling: 8: 1. Glamourview- Iager & Walton, MD. - Kruses ACC C Just Dance ETV; 2. Peter Vail, NY. - Fairdale Daredevil Talia ETV; 3. Billie Jo Rhodes, VA. - Jenlar Rasta Wyoming ETV

Summer Jr. 2- Year-Old: 2: 1. Michala Kuhlman, PA. – A-Joy MrDs Boudoir; 2. Peter Vail, NY. - Random Luck Total Perfection.

Jr. 2- Year-Old: 4: 1. Dylan Fry, NJ. - Empire Winrite Lotus; 2. Abbie

Evans, PA. - A Joy GW Clique; 3. Haley Wilson, MD. - Haley Diego Wynonna;

Sr. 2-Year-Old: 9: 1. Peter Vail. NY. - Kruses Carter Jive ETV; 2. (1) Ben Zeller, PA. - Thunder Ridge Dyn Princess; 3. (2) Katelyn Bell, MD. - Kourlyn MI TE Star; 4. Peter Vail, NY. - A Joy D Sundae; 5. (3) Amelaia Somers, NY. - Shadow Valley Foremost Tally.

Jr. 3- Year-Old: 3: 1. Connie Kuhlman, PA. - A Joy R Snowy; 2. Shaylin Reichard, PA. - Reich-Dale GW Watch Me; 3. Peter Vail, NY.Arethusa Phantom Axel.

Sr. 3- Year-Old: 6: 1. Peter Vail, NY. - Hills Valley Carter Flirty ET; 2. Billie Jo Rhodes, VA. - Heiz Acres Ddb Dare Punkin; 3. Lindsey Rucks, FL. - Radical Star of the Show

4- Year-Old: 6: 1. Peter Vail, NY. - Buschs Famous Jenna; 2. Jenna

Lenhart, MD. - Peach Kist L Tallahassee ET; 3. Jenna Lenhart, MD - Peach Kist On the Beach

5- Year-Old: 6: 1. Peter Vail, NY. - A Joy T Snowfall; 2. Jenna Lenhart, MD. - Peach Kist WF Tori; 3. Jonathan Hubbard, MD. - Spring Vale Willow ET

6- Year-Old & Over: 5: 1. (1) Makenna Mase, PA. - Mases Manor

Grandslam Love; 2. Justin Kaufman, PA. - Just In Braiden Paradise; 3. Abbie Evans, PA. - A Joy C Nissan

The Mid-Atlantic Brown Swiss Invitational Show Committee would like to Sincerely Thank All the generous Sponsors, All the Exhibitors & All our Volunteers & members who helped put on this Top Quality show! We hope to see all of you back again at the 2024 Invitational show.

Showmanship Winners: Showmanship had 37 participants for Judge Kayla Umbel

Barton: L-R: Maryland Dairy Princess- Morgan Osborn Wottlie; Sr. and Overall Winner- Katelyn Taylor- Berlin, PA.; Intermediate- Makenna Mase, Cochranton, PA.; Jr. – Brandon Deeter, Cochranton, PA.; Novice- Avery Kaufman- Berlin, PA.; Kayla Umbel Barton; Kevin Johnson, Kyle Johnson, Holly Johnson, and Brynlee Deeter.

Grand Champions of the Jr. Show: L-R: Cindy Warner- Sponsor of $500 to the Grand Champion; Grand Champion- Makenna Mase with Mases Manor Grandslam Love; Reserve Grand Champion- Ben Zeller with Thunder Ridge Dyn Princess; Honorable Mention- Katelyn Bell with Kourlyn MI TE Star; Judge Jenny Thomas; and Morgan Osborn Wottlie.

Jr. Champions of the Jr. Show: L-R: Katie Shultz representing sponsor Jeff McKissick for $250 to the Jr. Champion- Northkill Creek Ghost Town, Hannah Balthaser, PA.pictured to the right.; Next in photo is Hon. Mention- Zoe Lasley with Breeze Ridge SallySue; Reserve Jr. Champion, Katelyn Taylor with Blessing Garbro F Whitney; Hannah Balthaser; Judge Thomas; Cindy Warner- $500 sponsor for Jr. Champion; Linda Bruchey- Class sponsor; and Dairy Princesses.

Champions of the Open Show: L-R; Cindy Warner- Representing Trans Ova for $500 sponsorship to the Grand Champion; Morgan Osborn Wottlie- Dairy Princess; Andrew Evans on halter of Grand Champion- A Joy T Snowfall; Reserve Grand ChampionHills Valley Carter Flirty with Dale Bendig; Hon. Mention- Buschs Famous Jenna with Deanna Bendig at halter—ALL WINNERS OWNED BY PETER VAIL; Judge Thomas; Billie Jo Rhodes- sponsor of $250 for the Reserve Grand Champion.

The youth at the Mid Atlantic Brown Swiss Invitational Show with the Johnson Family and Emily Heffner- show committee on the right.

Jr. Champions of the Open Show: L-R: Hon. Mention Jr. Champion- Radical R Wishupon A Star with Brian Sparling at halter; Hannah Balthaser with Res. Jr. Champion- Northkill Creek Ghost Town; Jr. Champion- Kruses ACC C Just Dance with Craig Walton at halter; Judge Thomas; and Dairy Princesses.

Photos courtesy of Cowsmopolitan

2023 ALL-AMERICAN Entry Form

CLASS:______________________________________________________ Birthdate: _____________________

Animal Name ______________________________________________Registration ___________________

Owner:_______________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________

Address:________________________________________________________________________________________

If different than current owner, list: E-mail: ____________________________________________

Exhibitor:____________________________________________________ City, State:________________________

Breeder:______________________________________________________ City, State:________________________

List all placings at 2023 Qualifying shows where exhibited. (See Rules for List of Qualifying Shows. Do not use Junior Show information.)

Placing Udder Show (and State) ___________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Group classes: list all animals in the group. Animal Name & Registration Number Breeder Owner of each animal ______________________________________________ _______________________________ ____________________________________ ______________________________________________ _______________________________ ____________________________________

List best 305-day record and current record-in-progress of actual production. Nominations will be judged on pictures and show placings only, but production records must also be listed. Age Days 2x/3x Milk %f Fat %pProtein ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Provide One Electronic 5X7 Professional Color Photo (minimum resolution 300 PPI) for each animal entered. Please include the following information with the picture: Full Name and Class.

If entry selected as winner, do you want a photo plaque for an additional charge of $40? ___ Yes ___ No

Send entry form and $50 fee per entry to: All American Program, Brown Swiss Association, 800 Pleasant Street, Beloit, WI 53511- 5456. Entries must be postmarked or photos e-mailed to rsmithling@brownswissusa.com on or before November 15.

Signature:

BROWN SWISS ALL-AMERICAN Program Rules

The All American Program recognizes the outstanding animals exhibited at state and national shows during the current calendar year.

Classes for the contest include Spring Heifer Calves, Winter Heifer Calves, Fall Heifer Calves, Summer Yearling Heifers, Spring Yearling Heifers, Winter Yearling Heifers, Fall Yearling Heifers, Yearling in Milk, Summer Junior Two Year Olds, Junior Two Year Olds, Senior Two Year Olds, Junior Three Year Olds, Senior Three Year Olds, Four Year Olds, Five Year Olds, Aged Cows and Component Merit. Group classes included in the program are Junior Best Three Females, Best Three Females, and Produce of Dam.

ELIGIBILITY

To participate in the All American Program, all owners of the animal must be either Junior or Adult Members of the national Brown Swiss Association.

To be eligible for entry in the All American contest, the animal must have been shown during the calendar year at a U.S. show designated as a qualifying show by the National Show Committee and Board of Directors. (Qualifying Shows are listed on this page following the rules.)

PICTURES

It shall be the responsibility of the exhibitor to secure and supply one electronic professional color photo of each animal being entered in the All American Contest along with the entry blank. NOTE: The photos must be electronic 5 x 7 color files with a minimum resolution of 300 PPI. The current PDCA show ring code of ethics rules pertaining to grooming and preparation must be followed.

Pictures must be made during the current year and show the animals in the same stage of growth and/or lactation as when she qualified in the show ring.

For competition in the group classes, an individual picture of each animal in the group must be submitted. The pictures must be of the animals which are shown when the group qualified for entry. If substitutions are made in a group from one show to the next, different entries must be made for each qualifying combination. Partnership bred animals, outside the family, cannot be used in the Best Three Females classes.

ENTRIES

Entries must use an official entry blank with all requested information completed, including listing all placings at qualifying shows during the current year (Include udder placings.), one electionic professional color picture for each class entry, and a $50 fee per entry. (An application is available on the Brown Swiss Association website., and will be published in the July/August and September issues of the Brown Swiss Bulletin.)

All photos and entries must be e-mailed or post-marked on or before November 15.

E-mailed entries and all photos should be sent to: rsmithling@brownswissusa.com.

NOMINATIONS

Information on all entry blanks is checked at the National Office for accuracy. Each entry along with a photo is sent to the Nominating Committee. Each judge will nominate entries in each class and forward his ballot to the national office. Ballots will be tallied and nominated animals determined.

Breeders with nominated animals will be notified and invoiced $150 for each nominated entry which must be paid in order for the animal to continue in the contest.

JUDGING & PUBLICATION

The judges include all those who are on the Brown Swiss Association Approved Judges List and who served as judge at any of the qualifying shows. The judges will receive a judging packet containing a ballot, the entries, and the animals’ photos. Judges with any interest, either monetary or relational to entries and/or nominees should refrain from voting in those classes.

The ballots will be tallied and total points published in the Bulletin. Nominations and winners, when published in the Bulletin, will include pictures accompanied by the names of animals, breeders, owners, as well as placings and production information.

All winning entries have the option of receiving an All American photo plaque for an additional $40 fee.

If entry rules are not followed by entrant, the animal or group entered can be disqualified.

Following is a List of the Qualifying Shows for 2023:

NATIONAL SHOWS

Eastern National, All-American Dairy Show, Harrisburg, PA

International, World Dairy Expo, Madison, WI

Northeast National, Eastern States Expo, West Springfield, MA

Southeastern National, NAILE, Louisville, KY

Southwest National, HOA Expo, Stillwater, OK

FUTURITY SHOWS

The winner of a futurity will qualify for the All American Contest if the futurity is held as part of a listed qualifying show.

OTHER QUALIFYING SHOWS

California State Fair, Sacramento, CA

Florida State Fair, Tampa, FL

Georgia National, Perry, GA

Illinois State Fair, Springfield, IL

Indiana State Show & Fair, Indianapolis, IN

Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, IA

Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson, KS

Kentucky State Fair, Louisville, KY

Kentucky State Show, Liberty, KY

Mid-Atlantic Invitational Show, Frederick, MD

Maryland State Fair, Timonium, MD

Michigan Summer Show, East Lansing, MI

Midwest Brown Swiss Show, Monroe, WI

Minnesota State Show & Fair, St. Paul, MN

Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO

New York Spring Show, Hamburg, NY

New York State Fair, Syracuse, NY

Northeast All Breeds Spring Show, W. Springfield, MA

North Carolina St Fair & Show, Raleigh, NC

Ohio State Fair, Columbus, OH

Ohio State Show, Columbus, OH

Ozark Empire Fair, Springfield, MO

Pennsylvania Farm Show, Harrisburg, PA

South Dakota State Fair, Huron, SD

SE MN Brown Swiss Nat’l, Rochester, MN

Southwestern Livestock Expo, Ft. Worth, TX

State Fair of Texas, Dallas, TX

Vermont State Show, New Haven, VT

Western Washington Fair, Puyallup, WA

Wisconsin State Fair, West Allis, WI

Wisconsin State Show, Shawano, WI

To be a Qualifying Show, there must be 40 or more head of Brown Swiss to be judged, the show must be approved by the Board of Directors, AND a Show Report must be sent to the national Brown Swiss office. Please have your dairy show superintendent or state association secretary send in the results from your Brown Swiss shows.

Mail Entries to All American Contest, Brown Swiss Association, 800 Pleasant Street, Beloit, WI 53511; E-mail Entries to rsmithling@brownswissusa.com

Brown Swiss Association National Junior Bell Ringer Program Rules

The National Junior Bell Ringer Program provides an opportunity for Juniors across the country to participate in a national activity. It recognizes outstanding Junior-owned or leased animals exhibited at the Junior shows. The application for this contest is a photo and label explained below. Included in the contest are 17 standard female classes: Spring Heifer Calf, Winter Heifer Calf, Fall Heifer Calf, Summer Yearling Heifer, Spring Yearling Heifer, Winter Yearling Heifer, Fall Yearling Heifer, Yearling in Milk, Summer Junior Two-Year Old, Junior Two-Year Old, Senior Two-Year Old, Junior Three-Year Old, Senior Three-Year Old, FourYear-Old, Five-Year-Old, Aged Cow, and Component Merit Cow

ELIGIBILITY

The National Bell Ringer contest is open to all National Brown Swiss Junior Members that meet the following requirements. To be eligible for competition:

1.) In Junior Shows, the junior member who owns or leases the animal is to show her. If the owner cannot attend the show, another Brown Swiss Association junior member may show the animal. Also, in a class where a junior member owns more than one animal, the owner must show one animal; another Brown Swiss Association junior member may show the second animal.

2.) An animal must have stood first or second at a junior show and must have been shown by the junior.

3.) Animals entered in the National Junior Bell Ringer Program must be registered in the Official Herdbook, including CIE animals (white registration certificate with green border) or Second Step of the Identity Enrollment Program (IE green certificate with black border). The animal must be registered before the show with the Certificate of Registry available for inspection at the show.

4.) For an animal to be exhibited as junior-owned, in all classes, the recorded ownership must show in the sole ownership of the exhibitor or a partnership comprised of Brown Swiss Association Junior Members. (Adult-Junior partnerships and family partnerships are not acceptable). All transfers and recorded ownerships must be dated by August 1st of the current show year for all classes. If joint ownership, one of the owners must be declared the exhibitor during check-in. Awards will be presented as one unit, to all owners equally. Animals that are leased through the National Brown Swiss Association Lease Program are also eligible to be shown as juniors. The leased animal’s recorded owner will receive open show awards.

5.) Juniors must be 8 -21 years of age on January 1 of the current year.

Send to: Junior Bell Ringer Contest

Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association

800 Pleasant Street, Beloit, WI 53511

Updated 7/2023

ENTRIES

A professional, 5X7 color photo (hardcopy or electronic) taken of the animal during the calendar year must be provided. The entry photo may be submitted electronically (minimum 300 ppi) along with the required entry info and sent to: rsmithling@brownswissusa.com

Information on the back of the picture should include:

The animal’s name, registration number, and birthdate, class entered, and up to three Junior Show placings at Junior Shows only where animal is shown by the junior as described under Eligibility, and name and address of the junior Labels are available from your state secretary, youth chairman, Association web page, or the national office and should be completed and affixed to the back of the picture. No other information other than what is asked for on the label should be included on the back of the picture. If photo is sent by e-mail, the information listed above must accompany the high-resolution named photo in the e-mail

RESPONSIBILITIES

For State Bell Ringer contests, each state association should establish a deadline for entries. State entries should be sent to an officer or committee chairman of the state association.

The state association is responsible for appointing a special committee to select the State Bell Ringer and Reserve State Bell Ringer in each class as soon as possible after the shows are completed and the pictures are available. A state officer or committee member is responsible for seeing that the State and Reserve Bell Ringer selections, properly identified and with the aforementioned label affixed to the back of the pictures, are sent to the National Office by December 15

It is not necessary to participate in or win a state contest to participate in the national contest; however, for those that do win at the state level and are interested in competing in the national contest, both State and Reserve pictures can be sent; remember the picture with the label attached is the entry. State Bell Ringer certificates will only be furnished for those animals for which an entry (i.e. picture) was sent to the National Office and which met all qualification requirements. Juniors living in states that do not hold state contests should send their entries directly to the national office.

JUDGING AND AWARDS

The State Bell Ringers and the Reserve State Bell Ringers will be recognized in the January issue of the Brown Swiss Bulletin. Each state is responsible for contacting the Bulletin if they want their state winners published.

Owners of the State and Reserve Bell Ringers will be awarded certificates by the corresponding State Brown Swiss Association.

The National Junior Bell Ringer and a Reserve winner will be selected in each class. An Honorable Mention can be awarded in a class at the judges’ discretion. Winners will be chosen by a committee of three judges from the National Approved Judges List. Entries will be judged on pictures and Junior Show placings. The National Bell Ringer selections will receive a plaque and be published in the April issue of the Brown Swiss Bulletin.

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CUTTING EDGE T DELILAH ‘2E95/95ms’

2X WDE Supreme Champion 4X AA 32,770m Her brood cow credentials are showing. Her 12/22 Doboy and 5 #1 DT (FE) IVF Exportable Kickstart Embryos sell. Edge View Genetics, NY

TOP ACRES SUPREME WIZARD ET ‘3E95/95ms’

WDE Champ, 7X NAA, 1,840f - 7 EX daughters. Her wonderful 9/22 Foremost sells. And 5 #1 DT (Fe) IVF Exportable Cliff Embryos. A Winning Tandem from Top Acres, OH

JO-DEE NEMO RISKY ‘3E94/95ms’

Reserve All American - 3x Hon Mention All Am 3x over 31,000m 1,158f - Sister to Richard. First Pick Female of 7 First Choice’s Due 9/23. Cow Power! Royal Hill Farm, IN

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JENLAR CARTER WALTZ ETV ‘E91/92ms’

All American - Int Champion WDE Her 3/23 Calvin is selling! 6 EX dams all with All American credentials. And 5 #1 DT (Fe) IVF Exportable Collaps Embryos. Jenlar Swiss, WI

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CUTTING EDGE H SNAP ETV OCS ‘2E93/94ms’

Grand Champion Midwest Show 2023

365d 2x 36,310m 4.3 1548f 3.4 1218p

October 4, 2023

Brown Swiss Enterprises

BSCBA Launches New & Updated Website

With responsive technology for mobile devises.

Merger Approved,

Select Sires Member Cooperative Formed

August 2, 2023 – The boards of directors of All West/Select Sires, COBA/Select Sires, Select Sires MidAmerica, and Minnesota/ Select Sires have voted unanimously to merge as one cooperative representing the Select Sires federation in 25 U.S. states and the country of Mexico. “As a supporter of cooperatives, my goal was to help create something that would allow us to always remain a member-owned cooperative. We would be nothing without our members,” said Brett Gibbons, President of Select Sires MidAmerica. “This merger allows us to do just that, and from the beginning it was evident that all of us wanted the same thing. This process was successful because of the unity shared amongst co-ops and more importantly, the general managers.” The new cooperative, Select Sires Member Cooperative (SSMC), will begin as of October 1, 2023.

After significant evaluation of the best business environment to incorporate the new cooperative, the decision was made for the headquarters office to be in Columbus, Ohio. The office in Logan, Utah, will serve as a joint operational headquarters. All other present locations will remain operational at this time.

Chris Sigurdson, current General Manager of COBA/Select Sires and Minnesota/Select Sires, has been selected as the first Chief

Executive Officer of Select Sires Member Cooperative.

Farmer-owners can expect to continue receiving industry-leading genetics and quality service from the passionate team who serves them. On October 1, Select Sires Member Cooperative will consist of over 300 employees serving over 10,000 valued cooperative members. Among the many benefits of merging as one, Select Sires Member Cooperative will remain a farmer-owned-andcontrolled cooperative led by fellow producers.

“I’m extremely excited about the future and the vision of the four cooperatives working together as one. It has been a lot of hard work, but all parties involved have worked so well together and created an awesome new entity,” said Jim Barthel, Minnesota/ Select Sires President. “I am looking forward to the success of Select Sires Member Cooperative for its members and employees alike.” The governance structure of Select Sires Member Cooperative has already been carefully determined in detail. The board members and employees of these four cooperatives are now working together diligently to create the business structure of this new cooperative. Together, Select Sires Member Cooperative will serve member-owners as one cooperative, For The Members: By The Members.

Brent Moyer Joins Brown Swiss Board of Directors

Brent Moyer, Caro, MI, has been appointed to the National Brown Swiss Board of Directors for District IV to fulfill the term of Jason Albert, Keyesport, IL, who passed away in April. This is a brief biography supplied by Brent.

“I am writing this brief description of myself to better explain who I am. I am a dairy farmer in Caro, Michigan. Greenpoint Dairy, LLC was formed 5 years ago as a partnership between Goma Dairy, and Paramount Enterprises Dairy. We are currently milking around 5,900 mostly Holstein cows, with a few Brown Swiss and Jerseys mixed in. Our mature cow herd contains about 6,400 cows. We also raise all of our young stock and that herd totals about 5,000 head from bottle babies to heifers ready to calve.

“I have a strong passion for the registered cow. I served on the Michigan Jersey Cattle Club board for 10 years and served the board as president and vice president. I also served on the Michigan Holstein Association board for eleven years, including the offices of president and vice president. I was instrumental in taking our state magazine from a Holstein magazine to an all-breed magazine called the Michigan Dairy Cattle News.

“My involvement in the [Brown] Swiss breed came from when my oldest child said he wanted a Swiss. I was always fond of Random Luck KB Phoebe E93, and she happened to have a young daughter selling in a sale. By the end of the week, we owned “Last Phoebe.” That is where my love affair with Brown Swiss started.

“I love the show world, but I also know firsthand that home comes first. Dairy farms are a business and they need to be run as such.

“I feel the Brown Swiss cow can hold a place in the ever-evolving industry, other than in just the show ring. She walks on an almost perfect set of feet and legs. She carries the needed strength to withstand the modern-day environment. They have well-attached udders, with proper management, that can produce as much milk and components as any black and white cow”.

Brent is a member of the Brown Swiss Advantage program. He recently purchased five Brown Swiss cows from the Double W sale to add to the expanding herd. We welcome Brent to the National Board of Directors and appreciate his willingness to serve the Association membership in District IV.

SHOW… YOUR PRODUCTION

Your to-do list for the 2023 National Show Production Awards.

Total Performance Award: Lifetime cow page must be submitted to the National Office with a postmark date at least 14 days prior to show date. Must place in the top 50% of class or in the top 5 if less than 10 in class.

Entry requirements can be found on the Brown Swiss website: www. brownswissusa.com

Type And Production Award: Recognizes the cow with the top 305day Energy Corrected Milk (ECM) record from the National Show. To qualify the entrant must stand in the top 5 or the top 25% if more than 20 in the class.

Production Awards: All lifetime cow pages and test sheets are to be submitted by the breeder. Records must be submitted to the National Office at least 14 days prior to show date. Current record in progress may be used up to 14 days prior to show date.

Component Merit Cow Class: Need to verify cows in this class meet the 8,500# combined fat & protein requirements by July 1 of show year. Must be in milking form and in at least her third lactation.

Genomic Merit Award: The Genomic Merit Award will be presented to the highest genomic heifer at the International Show. The award will be based on a combination of genomic PPR, genomic NM$, and the show placing. Entrant must stand in the top 50% of their class to qualify and a copy of the genomic results must be submitted to the national office 30 days prior to show date. Send your samples in now to ensure results prior to deadline.

All American & Bell Ringer Programs: Entries for the 2023 All American contest are due November 15, 2023. Entries for the National Junior Bellringer are due December 15, 2023

Tenley & Kylie Chittenden, VT 2022

Winner Perry Brook Pact Lulu ETV

Visiting the Past . . .

Introduction

Last month we listed the Breed Champions of ROP Records milked 3x or 4x during the period of 1912 to 1966 when the ROP program was discontinued. In 1940, Volumne 1 of the Production Book was published containing all the records accepted since the ROP program was established in 1911. Also in 1940, breed champions for cows milked twice a day (2x), was established. Listed below are the Breed Champions milked 2x beginning in 1940. In 1966 all Honor Rolls and breed champions were combined regardless of times milked. Breed Champions remain until another cow breakes her record for milk and/or fat. Protein Champions were added in 1980 and will be presented in a seperate list.

Breed Champions – Milk & Fat (2X:1940-1966; Combined: 1966-Current)

Greetings From Natalie Roe

Hello everyone, my name is Natalie Roe, and I am so excited to be the 2023-2024 National Brown Swiss Youth Ambassador.

A little bit about myself, I am currently a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a double major in Dairy Science and Life Science Communications. I am from Monticello, Wisconsin, where my parents, Dan and Sally Roe, my brothers, Nick and Alex, and I farm. We own and operate a cash crop farm, Roe Farms Partnership and a commercial grain elevator, Pleasant Grain LLC.

I got my interest in Brown Swiss Cattle from 4-H, starting with a 4-H project calf from Voegeli Farms Inc., when I was young. From there, my interest blossomed, and my brothers and I started our herd, TopLine Swiss. We show these heifers across the nation. I am active within the Wisconsin Brown Swiss Juniors Association, as well as many other dairy activities in my county and at college. Some of the activities I enjoy at UW-Madison are the Association of Women in Agriculture, Badger Dairy Club, and the UW-Madison Judging Team.

My involvement in dairy all led up to the 2023 National Brown Swiss Convention in Fresno, California, where I was selected for

Junior Bred & Owned Excellent Cows

the Ambassador position. It was a whirlwind of a week, including excursions to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Bar 20 Dairy Farms, and the juniors took a trip to the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. We were able to do behind the scenes tours, pet a tortoise, and hand feed the giraffes! The tours were followed by the annual Junior Awards Banquet and Fun Auction, which raised nearly $6,000 for our juniors! The convention concluded the next day with the annual meeting, awards luncheon, and the National Sale. This was all possible thanks to Fresno State and the California Brown Swiss Association.

I am excited to spend this coming year advocating for the big brown cow, meet more fellow enthusiasts, and get more juniors involved with the breed. One thing I am looking forward to accomplishing in the coming year is to make our juniors more involved at the national level. Since the National Convention will be hosted by my home state next year, I am hoping to create events that lead to a great junior turnout! I am looking forward to a great year!

Greetings From Adele Biasini

Hi everyone! My name is Adele Biasini and I am the 2023-2024 National Brown Swiss Association Alternate Ambassador. I am from Morrisville, Vermont, where I live on a small dairy farm of registered Brown Swiss and Holsteins with my family. My family also owns and operates Mt. Mansfield Creamery where we make raw milk artisanal cheeses with the high-quality milk produced from our herd. Additionally, I’ve grown up showing Brown Swiss with my family under the Silver Top Swiss prefix. I am honored to be able to represent the breed as an ambassador for my last year being a junior.

This year, I am eager to meet and get to know as many youth and Brown Swiss enthusiasts as possible. My goal in this role is to attend many, if not all, of the National Brown Swiss shows this year. However, I am especially excited to travel to the Heart of America Southwest National Brown Swiss Show in Oklahoma for my first time! As we start to get into the show season, I would like to provide the opportunity for Brown Swiss swag to be purchased so you can represent the breed in fashion. Be on the lookout for this apparel in the coming months! I’m looking forward to a happy and successful year for everybody!

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The Youth Spotlight Page is sponsored by Dairy Agenda Today

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FUN AUCTION 2023

Excellent Cows– 1st Time and Multiple E Cows in may 2023

90 A Joy B Cherish 68176788 90 3E Abbie Evans

A Joy T Cranberry 68194027 90 2E Abbie Evans

A Joy V Cayman 68199680 90 Abbie Evans

CIE Heilinger Shaw Gametime 68176958 90 Emily Merkel

Peach Kist B Tigger 3133896718 90 2E Jenna Lenhart

Peach Kist Juke Rhythym 3134445509 90 Jenna Lenhart

Peach Kist On The Beach 3134445224 90 Jenna Lenhart

Breeze Ridge P Luna OCS 68205731 90 Breeze Ridge Farm

Top Acres HP Peppy Gina ET 68166356 90 2E Robert Guidice

Kulp-Gen Cliff Tessa ET 3207411910 90 Megan Kulp

A Joy R Snowy 68207383 90 Connie Kuhlman

Breeze Ridge JS Krystal 68167130 90 3E Ryan Guidice

Breeze Ridge Kerm Sunrise 68174222 90 Ryan Guidice

Breeze Ridge Rebel Sami 68205725 90 Ryan Guidice

A Joy Cade Winter ET 68194028 90 Michala Kuhlman

A Joy CP Shindig 68194029 90 Michala Kuhlman

A Joy Rich Snowberry 68188681 90 2E Michala Kuhlman

Breeze Ridge Daniel Dolly 3125811796 90 Reed Becze

Sterners Biver Fantasy 3135403177 90 Abby Freeberg

Jobo DKing Shiloh 8944 3200122325 90 Jo Bo Holstein Farm

RF Jobo Dynamite Swisser 9110 3200122491 90 Jo Bo Holstein Farm

APP Sham Jongleur Andie 68182718 90 Abigail Ewing

Wind Mill Dynm Popcorn 1863 68193571 90 Andrew & Aleena Daubert

Wind Mill Whiskey Cece 1850 68193428 90 2E Andrew & Aleena Daubert

Love-Haven Thunder Cindy 68177115 90 2E Anthony Spadaro

Colecream Allstar Kaleigh 68192037 90 Heidi Coleman

IE Four Seasons Toro Ryder 68190717 90 David Schultheis

Colecream GPS Snitch 68167205 90 2E Robert Coleman

Hills Valley Talant Praline 3012749324 90 2E Madison Burleigh

Nutmeg Acres Pep Katrina 3143396972 90 Madison Burleigh

Taylor-Pride Tequila Ninny 68221966 90 Wade Taylor

Dar View Amethyst 3149342544 90 Contessa Crider

Dublin-Hills Prissy 68190928 90 Joe & Jesse Stowe

CIE Four Seasons T Emilou 68177088 90 Caleb Kennedy

A-Logansway Bosephus Gypsy 3151399567 90 Jenny & Wade Sturgeon

Blessing Cadence Poppy ET 68200503 90 Billie Jo Rhodes

Blessing Cadence Prune ET 68200502 90 Billie Jo Rhodes

Heiz-Acres Dbl Dare Punkin 68204722 90 Billie Jo Rhodes

Jennings Gap Thndr Ivory Twin 68175767 90 2E Thomas Grow

R N R Goliath Paisley 68183848 90 George Fiddler

1788 68189343 90 Dennis & Ronald Ray Daubert

Wind Mill Felippe Trace 1799 68189348 90

& Ronald Ray Daubert

Wind Mill Richard Maxie 1871 68193577 90 Dennis & Ronald Ray Daubert

Wellwyn Whiskey Margarita 68182035 90

Daubert

Wind Mill Peter Truly 1760 68186566 90 David & Anne Kulp

Ellday Versace Felicity 68184186 90

Ellday Wizdom Fancy 3130101521 90

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Paul Steven Weber

January 9, 1955 - May 2, 2023

Paul Steven Weber passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family and loved ones at the age of 68. He was born on January 9, 1955, to parents Paul & Nanette Weber in McMinnville, Oregon. Paul graduated from West Linn High School with the class of 1973, and went on to graduate in 1978 from Cal Poly State University with a bachelor’s degree in Dairy Science. On June 21, 1975, Paul married JoAnne Bell and they have been married for 47 years.

In 2000, Paul moved the entire Idyl Wild Farm dairy operation cows and all from West Linn, Oregon, to Loudonville, Ohio. Paul was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, employer, and friend. He will be remembered for his kindness, humility, and generosity. He was a farmer’s farmer. He was most content

and happy in a pair of boots, riding a tractor, walking through the barns, laughing with his wife, and being with dear friends, family, and neighbors. His impact on the lives of others is his legacy. And he will be forever and deeply missed.

Paul served as National Director of District 9 of the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association of the USA from1996 to 2001.

He is survived by his wife JoAnne Weber; daughter Becky and Andy Andreas (Hannah and Savannah), son Jacob and Lauren Weber (Caleb, Luke, and Leah), nephew Sebastian and Taylor Weber (Whitney, Porter, and Colin), and nephew Christoph and Rachel Weber (Benjamin), his siblings David Weber, Gilbert Weber, Mark Weber, and Barbara Smith.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson Micah Weber.

To share a memory or condolence to the family, go to SnyderFuneralHomes.com/obituaries/Paul-StevenWeber?obId=27858757.

In Memory of Paul S. Weber

born: January 9, 1955 a died: May 2, 2023

Paul Weber was a leader in the dairy industry and breeder of many outstanding Brown Swiss cows, including Idyl Wild Improver Jinx. He was a man of great faith and loved God and his family above all else. Most of all he was honest, innovative, kind, and generous. He was greatly loved and will be forever missed by his family, neighbors, and friends, especially the entire crew at Idyl Wild Farm.

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— JoAnne Weber & Family

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Nor-Bert Farms, LLC – Bremen, IN Nor-Bert Carter Lexus ETV

840003147223656 ‘E91’ E E E E E 2nd in a Row!

Jr 4 Yr Old 365d 3x Milk Honor Roll 2023

Jr 4 Yr Old 365d 3x Fat Honor Roll 2023

Jr 4 Yr Old 365d 3x Protein Honor Roll 2023

4/02 365d 3x 47850 7.0 3337f 3.8 1817p

Sire: 68119645 Voelkers TD Carter *TM

Dam: 68129402 Jonlee Secret Langwathby

Owner: Freeman, Dalton, Dillon & Breanne – Bremen, IN Nor-Bert Richard Lace

840003128818415 ‘V88 ‘ E E E E V 3rd in a Row!

7/00 317d 3x 34770 5.9 2060f 3.8 1310p

Sire: 68155420 Jo-Dee Nemo Richard ET

Dam: 68129402 Jonlee Secret Langwathby

Owner: Freeman, Dalton, Dillon & Breanne – Bremen, IN Nor-Bert Richard Lace

840003128818415 ‘V88 ‘ E E E E V 3rd in a Row!

7/00 305d 3x 33450 5.9 1969f 3.8 1257p

Sire: 68155420 Jo-Dee Nemo Richard ET

Dam: 68129402 Jonlee Secret Langwathby

Owner: Freeman, Dalton, Dillon & Breanne – Bremen, IN

Fairdale Farm LLC – Owenton, KY Shiloh Durango Tori

840003136011343 ‘E91 ‘ E E E E E

5 Yr Old 365d 2x Milk Honor Roll 2023

5/07 365d 2x 48680 3.3 1621f 3.3 1621p

Sire: 68121012 Hilltop Acres G Durango ET *TM

Dam: 72341790 Shiloh Payssli Topaz

Owner: Fairdale Farm LLC – Owenton, KY

Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres Kobe Pepper

68181452 ‘V86 ‘ E E V + + 2nd in a Row!

5/04 365d 3x 40670 5.6 2276f 3.6 1451p

Sire: 68158961 Hilltop Acres JK Kobe Et

Dam: 68130356 Hilltop Acres JCB Pasta

Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres AB Tammy ET

68188188 ‘V86 ‘ V V + V V 2nd in a Row!

4/09 305d 3x 37890 5.3 2014f 3.6 1364p

Sire: 48990054091 Mir Absolute

Dam: 68172195 Hilltop Acres Scubed Tessa

Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres Paradise ETV

840003207743811 ‘E90’ E E V E E 2nd in a Row!

3/00 305d 3x 34270 4.5 1535f 3.7 1281p

Sire: 840003138790773 Hilltop Acres D Kickstart ET

Dam: 68171342 Hilltop Acres Cad Paula

Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres J Cinnamon

68195803 ‘V86 ‘ V V V V +

3/06 363d 3x 34480 5.2 1779f 3.7 1261p

Sire: 840003132647435 Hilltop Acres BV Jesse ET

Dam: 68178945 Hilltop Acres Drm Cherry

Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres Pat Nadine

68190349 ‘V87 ‘ E V + V V

4/02 365d 3x 35070 4.8 1692f 3.6 1259p

Sire: 840003132541828 R Hart Biver Patton ET

Dam: 68155478 Spring Acres Brook Natali

Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres Priscilla ETV

840003207743809 ‘+84 ‘ V + + + V

3/00 305d 3x 31920 5.2 1657f 3.9 1245p

Sire: 840003138790773 Hilltop Acres D Kickstart ET

Dam: 68171342 Hilltop Acres Cad Paula

Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres MC Jingle

68169750 ‘V86 ‘ V V V V V 3rd in a Row!

6/10 361d 3x 33840 5.6 1886f 3.7 1244p

Sire: 68118627 Hilltop Acres Michelob ET *TM

Dam: 68125193 Hilltop Acres W Jenna

Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres Biv Calypso

68178928 ‘V86 ‘ E V V V + 2nd in a Row!

5/08 365d 3x 34320 4.6 1569f 3.5 1192p

Sire: 120094290070 Scherma Blooming Biver *TM

Dam: 68162996 Hilltop Acres Cad Corona

Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres Cash Kayla

68196540 ‘V86 ‘ V V + V V

3/05 327d 3x 34350 4.7 1608f 3.4 1175p

Sire: 840003133152826 Kulp-Terra Cashmere ET

Dam: 68145718 Hilltop Acres CP Kansas

Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres H Tori ETV

840003210631755 ‘V87 ‘ E V V V V

2/09 303d 3x 31940 4.7 1511f 3.7 1174p

Sire: 74300971 Jo-Lane Dario Hilton ET *TM

Dam: 68174887 Cozy Nook Annibal Trix ETV

Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres L Digiorno ET

68183536 ‘G79 ‘ E E G F G 2nd in a Row!

5/03 305d 3x 35110 4.3 1520f 3.3 1160p

Sire: 68170100 BMG Lust Get Lucky ET *TM

Dam: 68125189 Hilltop Acres Gln Dignity ET

Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

CIE Hilltop Acres D Electra

68184230 ‘+83 ‘ V V V V G 2nd in a Row!

5/00 357d 3x 30620 4.7 1454f 3.8 1158p

Sire: 68135214 Hilltop Acres W Durham ET *TM

Dam: 68167443 IE Hilltop Acres Dvt Emma

Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres Dairygirl ETV

840003215414534 ‘V86 ‘ V V + V V

1/10 365d 3x 34120 4.0 1365f 3.4 1155p

Sire: 840003133889643 Switzer Tals Drdvl Doboy ET

Dam: 68154386 Hilltop Acres Pay Dairy Queen

Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres LC Gavina

840003219824482 ‘+82 ‘ + + + + +

1/10 365d 3x 33390 4.4 1485f 3.4 1145p

Sire: 840003139216990 Kulp-Terra Lucky Carl ET

Dam: 68146642 Hilltop Acres V Gypsie

Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres Arch Hello

68186615 ‘+84

4/11 319d 3x 31160 4.4 1370f 3.6 1135p

Sire: 840003126134470 HF Huray Archer

Dam: 68135601 Hilltop Acres DL Happy

Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres K Dakota NP

840003215414586 ‘+83 ‘ V + + + +

2/01 365d 3x 31110 4.8 1487f 3.6 1128p

Sire: 68186608 Double W Kade P

Dam: 68193092 Hilltop Acres D Dezi

Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

Twinkle-Hill Farm – Watertown, WI

Twinkle-Hill Starnova 1351

840003201335087 ‘V87 ‘ V V V V V

3/06 365d 2x 37600 4.3 1619f 3.7 1377p

Sire: 68179955 Hilltop Acres RD Josie

Dam: 840003135329768 Twinkle-Hill Pan Stark 1181

Owner: Winkelman, Jeannie & Laurie – Watertown, WI

IE Twinkle-Hill MO Tip 1281

840003144933817 ‘G78 ‘ + + V F + 2nd in a Row!

4/05 348d 2x 33400 4.3 1425f 3.5 1174p

Sire: 840003128652025 Little Hill Dupont Moses Twin

Dam: 71612795 IDR Twinkle-Hill Ag Tipover

Owner: Winkelman, John & Dee – Watertown, WI

Cozy Nook Farm LLC – Waukesha, WI

Cozy Nook Carl Tannebaum

68197852 ‘V87 ‘ V V V V V

3/04 365d 2x 37740 4.2 1567f 3.6 1341p

Sire: 840003139216990 Kulp-Terra Lucky Carl ET

Dam: 68164384 Cozy Nook Payssli Tillie

Owner: Cozy Nook Farm LLC – Waukesha, WI

Cozy Nook Dupont Tampa 68174880 ‘2E93’ E

Sire: 68153946 Hilltop Acres Dupont Twin (D)

Dam: 68147028 Cozy Nook Carter Tinsel

Owner: Cozy Nook Farm LLC – Waukesha, WI

Cozy Nook Anibal Tat ET

‘E92 ‘ E E E E E 2nd in a Row!

5/06 305d 2x 33070 4.8 1585f 3.5 1156p

Sire: 120083025164 Scharz BS Vigor Anibal ET

Dam: 68103937 Cozy Nook Et Vei Tatum

Owner: Cozy Nook Farm LLC – Waukesha, WI

Powerline Swiss – Markesan, WI Power Line LC Blossom ET 68201931 ‘V88 ‘ E E V V V

3/07 365d 2x 35100 5.4 1899f 3.7 1314p

Sire: 840003139216990 Kulp-Terra Lucky Carl ET

Dam: 68159545 Power Line Brook Beauty

Owner: Kelm, Ronald R. – Markesan, WI

Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

Double W Cadence Sorrenta 68190798 ‘E91 ‘ E E E E E

4/08 305d 3x 38320 3.6 1369f 3.3 1261p

Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM

Dam: 68175499 Double W Kannon Sophia

Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO CIE Double W Chacal Yen

Sire: 68134823 SDF Yaal River Chacal ET *TM

Dam: 68138560 IE Double W Pierce Yolanda OCS

Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Double W Tequila Francis

Sire: 68156279 Cozy Nook Carter Tequila ET*TM

Dam: 68177016 Double W Class Fran

Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Double W Price Gale

Sire: 68157232 Hilltop Acres Desi Price

Dam: 68158998 Double W Equinox Gypsum

Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Double W Kade Newport 68202036 ‘E90 ‘ V E V E E

3/00 365d 3x 32870 4.5 1478f 3.7 1201p

Sire: 68186608 Double W Kade P

Dam: 68179086 CIE Double W Kannon Nashota

Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

CIE Double W Chacal Yen 68159005 ‘3E91’ E E V E E 2nd in a Row!

8/01 305d 3x 33400 4.3 1426f 3.6 1199p

Sire: 68134823 SDF Yaal River Chacal ET *TM

Dam: 68138560 IE Double W Pierce Yolanda OCS

Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

Double W Kannon Dot 68182398 ‘V87 ‘ V V + V V

5/05 345d 3x 34020 4.8 1630f 3.5 1197p

Sire: 68123683 Reads Driver Kannon *TM

Dam: 68168116 Double W Goliath Deere

Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

Double W Ginger 68222833 ‘V87 ‘ V V V + E

4/00 328d 3x 36110 2.9 1045f 3.3 1186p

Sire: 68161848 Double W Finnigan

Dam: 68178481 Art Pro Jongleur Shifra ET

Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

Double W Kade Plaid 68207502 ‘V87 ‘ V V + V V

2/01 365d 3x 32600 4.0 1312f 3.6 1185p

Sire: 68186608 Double W Kade P

Dam: 68178596 Double W Mick Paisley

Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

Wessel Farms, LLC – Mineral Point, WI

We Sell Tanbark 6437

68176918 ‘V85 ‘ V V + V + 2nd in a Row!

6/02 326d 3x 38740 4.6 1776f 3.3 1260p

Sire: 68122966 Pit-Crew Wonder Tanbark ET *TM

Dam: 68135691 We Sell Eddie 1776

Owner: Wessel, David J. – Mineral Point, WI

We Sell Dare 8440

68191949 ‘V85 ‘ V V + V + 2nd in a Row!

4/03 305d 3x 36670 4.5 1652f 3.4 1248p

Sire: 68122123 Fjel-Mar Joel Doubl Dare ET*TM

Dam: 68176918 We Sell Tanbark 6437

Owner: Wessel, David J. – Mineral Point, WI

We Sell L Art 8553

68194350 ‘+82 ‘ + + + + +

3/11 365d 3x 35030 4.0 1418f 3.4 1189p

Sire: 68170102 BMG Breeders Lost Art ET

Dam: 68164751 We Sell Seaman 4n60

Owner: Wessel, David J. – Mineral Point, WI

We Sell Tanbark 6437

68176918 ‘V85 ‘ V V + V + 2nd in a Row!

6/02 305d 3x 36450 4.6 1661f 3.3 1185p

Sire: 68122966 Pit-Crew Wonder Tanbark ET *TM

Dam: 68135691 We Sell Eddie 1776

Owner: Wessel, David J. – Mineral Point, WI

We Sell Biver 7N59

68188579 ‘V86 ‘ V V V V V

4/05 365d 3x 31060 5.5 1699f 3.8 1172p

Sire: 120094290070 Scherma Blooming Biver *TM

Dam: 68164740 We Sell Bose 4042

Owner: Wessel Farms, Llc – Mineral Point, WI

We Sell Lucky 9555

68202930 ‘+82 ‘ + V + + + 2nd in a Row!

3/02 305d 3x 31140 4.3 1337f 3.8 1170p

Sire: 68170100 BMG Lust Get Lucky ET *TM

Dam: 68175331 We Sell Premier 5R76

Owner: Wessel, David J. – Mineral Point, WI

Hilltop Acres – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres Princess ETV

840003207743807 ‘E91’ E E E E E

Class Leader Sr 2 Yr Old 365d 3x Milk Honor Roll 2023

Sr 2 Yr Old 365d 3x Fat Honor Roll 2023

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2/11 365d 3x 44160 5.7 2525f 3.8 1696p

Sire: 840003138790773 Hilltop Acres D Kickstart ET

Dam: 68171342 Hilltop Acres Cad Paula

Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres CV Passion ETV

68198403 ‘V86 ‘ E V V V V

3/03 365d 3x 41820 4.9 2050f 3.6 1516p

Sire: 120079480359 Vetschs Nesta Calvin ET

Dam: 68171342 Hilltop Acres Cad Paula

Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres Paradise ETV

840003207743811 ‘E90’ E E V E E 2nd in a Row!

3/00 348d 3x 39320 4.5 1758f 3.8 1504p

Sire: 840003138790773 Hilltop Acres D Kickstart ET

Dam: 68171342 Hilltop Acres Cad Paula

Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres Devil Dynamic ET

68183094 ‘V88 ‘ E E V V V 3rd in a Row!

5/03 365d 3x 44250 4.2 1846f 3.4 1497p

Sire: 840003012559129 Hilltop Acres B Daredevil ET

Dam: 68169396 Hilltop Acres Biver Date ET

Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres JS Smoothie 68193095 ‘V86 ‘ V V + V V

3/11 365d 3x 41340 4.4 1835f 3.5 1466p

Sire: 840003132647435 Hilltop Acres BV Jesse ET

Dam: 68133826 Hilltop Acres Joel Sunny D

Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

We Sell Silver 0218

68206382 ‘NC ‘

2/02 365d 3x 32650 4.4 1450f 3.5 1147p

Sire: 840003129321124 La Rainbow Sweet Silver ET

Dam: 68172077 We Sell Rich 5932

Owner: Wessel, David J. – Mineral Point, WI

Port Haven Dairy – Sleepy Eye, MN CIE Port-Haven Cadences 2160

68197984 ‘V85 ‘

3/01 365d 2x 35620 4.6 1644f 3.5 1229p

Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM

Dam: 840003006895794 IE Port-Haven Issac 1124 OCS

Owner: Portner, Thomas & Mark – Sleepy Eye, MN Port-Haven Harrisons Jewel

3/11 347d 2x 35310 3.1 1093f 3.3 1178p

Sire: 840003000210312 Port-Haven Hurray Harrison *TM

Dam: 840003012665360 Port-Haven Torches Jacinta

Owner: Portner, Thomas & Mark – Sleepy Eye, MN Port-Haven Get Luckys 1973

68186263 ‘V87

4/08 365d 2x 31490 3.8 1208f 3.7 1167p

Sire: 68170100 BMG Lust Get Lucky ET *TM

Dam: 840003012665410 CIE Port-Haven Torches 1760

Owner: Portner, Thomas & Mark – Sleepy Eye, MN

Port-Haven Hanks 2169

68198260 ‘V85 ‘

3/01 347d 2x 34390 4.5 1553f 3.4 1166p

Sire: 68172835 Lone Oak Cadence Hank ET

Dam: 68174878 Port-Haven Thunders 1812

Owner: Portner, Thomas & Mark – Sleepy Eye, MN

Port-Haven Silvers Gretl

68198974 ‘+82 ‘ V V + V G

3/00 365d 2x 31960 3.5 1116f 3.6 1138p

Sire: 840003129321124 La Rainbow Sweet Silver ET

Dam: 840003012665341 Port-Haven Kalebs Giselle

Owner: Portner, Thomas & Mark – Sleepy Eye, MN

Alfa-Creek – Andover, OH

Alfa Creek Carter Adelle

68200261 ‘V85 ‘ + E + V V

3/07 365d 3x 37520 4.7 1760f 3.3 1229p

Sire: 68119645 Voelkers TD Carter *TM

Dam: 68183363 Alfa Creek August Apricot Twin

Owner: Britton, Kelsie – Jefferson, OH

R N R Swiss – Lakeville, OH

RNR Fairdell Anson Coffee

68198077 ‘G77 ‘ + V G + F

3/07 365d 2x 34940 5 1732f 3.5 1206p

Sire: 840003132541837 R Hart Thunder Anson ETV

Dam: 68177293 R N R Fairdell CP Caffeine

Owner: Yetter, P, Ron & Renee Michalovich – Lakeville, OH

Knapp Genetics – Epworth, IA

Top Acres HP B Witty ETV 68166022 ‘2E90’ E E E E V

7/06 305d 2x 38700 4.6 1786f 3.1 1200p

Sire: 00197225 Mort Legacy Bonanza *TM

Dam: 68116090 Top Acres Supreme Wizard ET

Owner: Knapp, Landen – Epworth, IA

Red Brae – Muscoda, WI

Red Brae Spa Goliath Lucya

68179702 ‘E90 ‘ V E E E E

5/10 365d 2x 31130 4.9 1524f 3.6 1130p

Sire: 68122621 Old Mill Tray Goliath ET *TM

Dam: 68147189 Red Brae Spa Skypilot Lucky

Owner: Bleck, Elise – Glenbeulah, WI

JUNE 2023

Switzer Tals Slvr Cyndee

840003149576059 ‘+82 ‘ + V + + +

3/01 365d 3x 40370 4.2 1696f 3.5 1393p

Sire: 840003129321124 La Rainbow Sweet Silver ET

Dam: 68147100 Switzer Tals Glxy Cyndi

Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres CD Jodi

68192079 ‘V87 ‘ V E V V V 2nd in a Row!

4/01 365d 3x 42650 4.7 2012f 3.2 1361p

Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM

Dam: 68177669 Hilltop Acres Biv Jodi

Owner: Mashek, Dennis & Angelo Pozzatti – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres CD Charm

68194769 ‘V85 ‘ V V + V +

3/09 365d 3x 36510 4.5 1647f 3.7 1337p

Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM

Dam: 68154116 CS Dana Dinah

Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

CIE Hilltop Acres Dvpt Kara

68185342 ‘V86 ‘ V V + + V

4/11 365d 3x 40190 5.6 2253f 3.3 1316p

Sire: 68146682 Hilltop Acres CT Davenport ET

Dam: 68167455 IE Hilltop Acres Frosty Kix

Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres DB Tabby ETV

68198404 ‘E91 ‘ E E E V E

3/05 305d 3x 33680 5.0 1676f 3.7 1255p

Sire: 840003133889643 Switzer Tals Drdvl Doboy ET

Dam: 68174887 Cozy Nook Annibal Trix ETV

Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres M Deidra

840003207743755 ‘V87 ‘ V V V V V

3/01 365d 3x 32080 5.3 1693f 3.8 1234p

Sire: 840003138790795 Hilltop Acres NW Mustang ET

Dam: 68154377 Hilltop Acres Bose Dixipie ET

Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Trout Hilltop P Jenna 840003223296789 ‘V86 ‘ V V + V V

1/09 365d 3x 35290 4.3 1506f 3.4 1198p

Sire: 68182661 V B Biver Phantom ET

Dam: 68194034 Trout Run Hilltop Jenna ETV

Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres KN Dorie

68193094 ‘V85 ‘ V V + + V 2nd in a Row!

4/02 305d 3x 32360 5.2 1697f 3.7 1189p

Sire: 68174507 Hilltop Acres Biv Knockout

Dam: 68166348 Hilltop Acres Dsn Ducky Twin

Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres Mariah Twin

68189579 ‘V85 ‘ V V V V + 2nd in a Row!

4/08 305d 3x 31610 5.2 1654f 3.7 1176p

Sire: 840003013285130 Hilltop Acres B Dairy King OCS

Dam: 68144166 Hilltop Acres Man Mae

Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres Biver Laura

68185333 ‘V86 ‘ E V V + V 2nd in a Row!

5/02 305d 3x 33270 5.4 1788f 3.5 1175p

Sire: 120094290070 Scherma Blooming Biver *TM

Dam: 68151023 Determan Dally Leslie

Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

Double W Richard Cypress OCS

68190795 ‘V88 ‘ V V E V E 2nd in a Row!

4/10 305d 3x 33100 4.5 1497f 3.5 1152p

Sire: 68155420 Jo-Dee Nemo Richard ET

Dam: 68164470 CIE Double W Fabulous Coral

Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

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Hilltop Acres Scoob Hazel

840003206592619 ‘V89 ‘ E V V E V

3/04 305d 3x 32000 5.2 1673f 3.6 1151p

Sire: 840003138790770 Hilltop Acres D Scooby

Dam: 68180041 Hilltop Acres Jub Honey

Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres DR Emily

68194394 ‘+83 ‘ V V + + +

4/00 305d 3x 31090 4.2 1303f 3.7 1150p

Sire: 196826 Hilltop Acres Driver ET(D)*TM

Dam: 68138246 Hilltop Acres EG Doe

Owner: Mashek, Dennis – Calmar, IA

Hilltop Acres Dario Delta

68172207 ‘G78 ‘ + V G V F 2nd in a Row!

6/07 365d 3x 35860 4.0 1424f 3.2 1134p

Sire: 68156800 Switzertals Pysli Dario ET *TM

Dam: 68155506 Kulp-Gen Jeff Dallas ET

Owner: Mashek, Tanner – Calmar, IA

R N R Swiss – Lakeville, OH

R N R Silver Panera

68198533 ‘V88 ‘ V V V V E

Jr 3 Yr Old 365d 2x Fat Honor Roll 2023

Jr 3 Yr Old 365d 2x Protein Honor Roll 2023

3/04 365d 2x 41900 5.0 2089f 3.6 1491p

Sire: 840003129321124 La Rainbow Sweet Silver ET

Dam: 68179455 R N R Norwin Pandora ET

Owner: Michalovich, Ronald M. & E. Renee – Lakeville, OH

RNR Fairdell Stryker Vanish

68187575 ‘V87 ‘ E E + V + 2nd in a Row!

5/00 365d 2x 40560 3.8 1542f 3.0 1200p

Sire: 68161559 Maverick MR Nemo Stryker

Dam: 68159149 RNR Fairdell R Vermilion

Owner: Michalovich, Kevin & Philip L. Yetter – Lakeville, OH

Fairdale Farm LLC – Owenton, KY

Fairdale Cadence Platinum

68200248 ‘V88 ‘ V E V V V

Jr 3 Yr Old 365d 2x Milk Honor Roll 2023

Jr 3 Yr Old 365d 2x Protein Honor Roll 2023

3/01 365d 2x 42460 4.1 1729f 3.4 1458p

Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM

Dam: 68182825 Fairdale Bush Paparazzi

Owner: Sparrow, Joseph – Worthville, KY

Fairdale B Dynamite Sugar ET

68196718 ‘+84 ‘ V + V V +

Sr 3 Yr Old 305d 2x Protein Honor Roll 2023

3/09 305d 2x 32870 4.2 1378f 3.8 1264p

Sire: 840003129321096 La Rainbow Bfly Dynamite ETV

Dam: 68165368 Kruses Medallion Sandy

Owner: Fairdale Farm LLC – Owenton, KY

Shiloh Biver Kina ET

840003136011649 ‘E91 ‘ E E V E E 3rd in a Row!

5/07 305d 2x 34690 4.0 1375f 3.5 1212p

Sire: 120094290070 Scherma Blooming Biver *TM

Dam: 73959068 Shiloh Bush Kelsey

Owner: Fairdale Farm LLC – Owenton, KY

Fairdale Rich Perry

68201972 ‘V87 ‘ E E G + V

2/11 365d 2x 35670 4.9 1759f 3.3 1187p

Sire: 68155420 Jo-Dee Nemo Richard ET

Dam: 68130700 Random Luck Fairdale Pookie ET

Owner: Sparrow, Richard & Joe – Owenton, KY

Nor-Bert Farms, LLC – Bremen, IN

Nor-Bert Daredevil Zing

840003132392146 ‘E90’ E E E E V 2nd in a Row!

4/07 305d 3x 37590 5.7 2135f 3.5 1333p

Sire: 840003012559129 Hilltop Acres B Daredevil ET

Dam: 72588423 Nor-Bert Bush Zuri

Owner: Freeman, Dalton – Bremen, IN

Siegerts Swiss – Peosta, IA

Acclaimed C Jazlyn ETV

68202026 ‘V85 ‘ + V V V +

3/02 365d 3x 42690 2.9 1227f 3.1 1327p

Sire: 68119645 Voelkers TD Carter *TM

Dam: 68141087 Kruses Victor Jillette ET

Owner: Siegert, Dan – Peosta, IA

Port Haven Dairy – Sleepy Eye, MN

Port-Haven Ragnars 2145

68195873 ‘+83 ‘ V V G + +

3/06 365d 2x 40970 3.3 1370f 3.2 1326p

Sire: 840003139195855 C & A Davenport Ragnar ET

Dam: 68177568 CIE Port-Haven Kannons 1852

Owner: Portner, Thomas & Mark – Sleepy Eye, MN

Port-Haven Bivers Fletcher

68173934 ‘+82 ‘ V V + + G 3rd in a Row!

6/04 334d 2x 31830 4.0 1272f 3.8 1204p

Sire: 120094290070 Scherma Blooming Biver *TM

Dam: 840003010503725 Port-Haven Carters Fonzy

Owner: Portner, Crystal Joan – Sleepy Eye, MN

Port-Haven Harrisons Norway

68193800 ‘V87 ‘ V V V V V

3/10 365d 2x 33120 4.2 1381f 3.6 1200p

Sire: 840003000210312 Port-Haven Hurray Harrison *TM

Dam: 68174519 Port-Haven Durhams Noreen

Owner: Portner, Thomas & Mark – Sleepy Eye, MN

Cozy Nook Farm LLC – Waukesha, WI

Cozy Nook Biver Pop

68172017 ‘V85 ‘ E V + + +

6/11 365d 2x 36360 4.9 1793f 3.6 1315p

Sire: 120094290070 Scherma Blooming Biver *TM

Dam: 68152758 Cozy Nook Etlar Pastel

Owner: Cozy Nook Farm LLC – Waukesha, WI

IE Cozy Nook Apollo Bernadette

68174889 ‘V87 ‘ E V + V V 4th in a Row!

6/02 365d 2x 38470 4.4 1695f 3.4 1298p

Sire: 68156800 Switzertals Pysli Dario ET *TM

Dam: 68145063 IDR Cozy Nook Pepper Bertie

Owner: Cozy Nook Farm LLC – Waukesha, WI

Cozy Nook Sinai Tapioca

68209640 ‘NC ‘

2/04 365d 2x 33890 4.0 1360f 3.6 1222p

Sire: 840003137438950 Meado-Brook Sages Sinai ET

Dam: 68174884 Cozy Nook Maestro Tiramisu

Owner: Cozy Nook Farm LLC – Waukesha, WI

Triangle Acres – Freeport, IL

Triangle Acres Flco Tuscan

840003145618179 ‘E90’ E E V E V 2nd in a Row!

4/06 365d 2x 36020 4.6 1652f 3.6 1305p

Sire: 120067151698 Falco

Dam: 68158661 Cozy Nook Brkgs Terrific ET

Owner: Korth, John & Becky Korth – Freeport, IL

Hills Valley Farm, LLC – Cattaraugus, NY

Hills Valley Richard Rain

3/01 365d 2x 39840 5.3 2095f 3.3 1304p

Sire: 68155420 Jo-Dee Nemo Richard ET

Dam: 68181775 Hills Valley Durham Ryder

Owner: Hills Valley Farm, LLC – Cattaraugus, NY

Hills Valley Cartr Pristine

68202448 ‘+83 ‘ + + V + +

Sr 2 Yr Old 305d 2x Protein Honor Roll 2023

2/10 305d 2x 32290 3.9 1257f 3.6 1172p

Sire: 68119645 Voelkers TD Carter *TM

Dam: 68189692 Hills Valley Wizdom Pantene

Owner: Hills Valley Farm, LLC – Cattaraugus, NY

Long Lane Farm – Brownstown, IN

Niermans Formula Lacey

68184073 ‘2E92’ E E V E E

5/00 365d 2x 31300 5.0 1558f 4.1 1281p

Sire: 107362998 Brown Heaven Winningformula ET

Dam: 68167676 Niermans Braiden Lace

Owner: Nierman, Ryland & Brayton & Camdyn –Brownstown, IN

Johann Carter Dartmouth

68197718 ‘E93’ E E E E E 2nd in a Row!

4/03 344d 2x 30220 4.1 1233f 4.1 1225p

Sire: 68119645 Voelkers TD Carter *TM

Dam: 68150145 Johann Georgiann

Owner: Nierman, Ryland & Brayton & Camdyn –Brownstown, IN

Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke,

CO Double W DK Aperlis

Sire: 840003013285130 Hilltop Acres B Dairy King OCS

Dam: 68178603 Double W Wunder April

Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

Double W Cadence Sorrenta

68190798 ‘E91 ‘ E E E E E 4/08 305d 3x 38320 3.6 1369f 3.3 1261p

Sire: 71130650 Shiloh Brookngs Cadence ET *TM

Dam: 68175499 Double W Kannon Sophia

Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

CIE Double W Chacal Yen

68159005 ‘3E91’ E E V E E 2nd in a Row!

8/01 320d 3x 34710 4.3 1490f 3.6 1252p

Sire: 68134823 SDF Yaal River Chacal ET *TM

Dam: 68138560 IE Double W Pierce Yolanda OCS

Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

Double W Tequila Francis 68193639 ‘E90 ‘ V E V E E

4/01 365d 3x 36910 3.5 1279f 3.4 1240p

Sire: 68156279 Cozy Nook Carter Tequila ET*TM

Dam: 68177016 Double W Class Fran

Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

CIE Double W Wunder Honesty 68179306 ‘E90 ‘ E E V V E

5/08 365d 3x 37520 4.0 1505f 3.3 1220p

Sire: 68123590 Harts Wunder ET *TM

Dam: 68162513 IE Double W Sky Hurray

Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO Double W Price Gale

68178613 ‘2E91’ E E E E E

6/00 365d 3x 37930 3.5 1327f 3.2 1211p

Sire: 68157232 Hilltop Acres Desi Price

Dam: 68158998 Double W Equinox Gypsum

Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

Double W Kade Newport

68202036 ‘E90 ‘ V E V E E

3/00 365d 3x 32870 4.5 1478f 3.7 1201p

Sire: 68186608 Double W Kade P

Dam: 68179086 CIE Double W Kannon Nashota

Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

CIE Double W Chacal Yen

68159005 ‘3E91’ E E V E E 2nd in a Row!

8/01 305d 3x 33400 4.3 1426f 3.6 1199p

Sire: 68134823 SDF Yaal River Chacal ET *TM

Dam: 68138560 IE Double W Pierce Yolanda OCS

Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

Double W Gamechanger Berl

68202696 ‘+83 ‘ + + + + +

2/10 365d 3x 32710 4.3 1418f 3.7 1198p

Sire: 68174506 Hilltop Acres B Gamechanger

Dam: 68188977 Double W Kannon Bliss

Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

Double W Kannon Dot

68182398 ‘V87 ‘ V V + V V

5/05 345d 3x 34020 4.8 1630f 3.5 1197p

Sire: 68123683 Reads Driver Kannon *TM

Dam: 68168116 Double W Goliath Deere

Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

Double W Ginger

68222833 ‘V87 ‘ V V V + E

4/00 328d 3x 36110 2.9 1045f 3.3 1186p

Sire: 68161848 Double W Finnigan

Dam: 68178481 Art Pro Jongleur Shifra ET

Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

Double W Kade Plaid

68207502 ‘V87 ‘ V V + V V

2/01 365d 3x 32600 4.0 1312f 3.6 1185p

Sire: 68186608 Double W Kade P

Dam: 68178596 Double W Mick Paisley

Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

CIE Double W Mick Siann

68203216 ‘V85 ‘ + V V + +

2/10 365d 3x 33920 4.3 1452f 3.5 1177p

Sire: 68161990 Double W Mick

Dam: 68121974 IE Double W AC Sequoia

Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

Double W Wunder Fanny 68181089 ‘V89 ‘ V V V V E

5/09 365d 3x 33930 4.2 1431f 3.4 1166p

Sire: 68123590 Harts Wunder ET *TM

Dam: 68162537 Double W Class Florance

Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

Double W Thunder Starline ET

68191971 ‘V86 ‘ V V V V V

4/09 365d 3x 33940 3.4 1149f 3.4 1156p

Sire: 68113037 Harts Thunder *TM

Dam: 945523 Double W D Starlite

Owner: Double W Farm Dairy – Holyoke, CO

Empire Farms – Palmyra, NY

Empire HT Tesla

68184933 ‘E90’ E E V V E

5/02 365d 2x 39180 3.6 1413f 3.2 1266p

Sire: 68113037 Harts Thunder *TM

Dam: 68129691 Empire Agenda Taps

Owner: Demay, Jason – Palmyra, NY

Wessel Farms, LLC – Mineral Point, WI

We Sell Tanbark 6437

68176918 ‘V85 ‘ V V + V + 2nd in a Row!

6/02 326d 3x 38740 4.6 1776f 3.3 1260p

Sire: 68122966 Pit-Crew Wonder Tanbark ET *TM

Dam: 68135691 We Sell Eddie 1776

Owner: Wessel, David J. – Mineral Point, WI

We Sell Doboy 9667

68202938 ‘+82 ‘ + + + + +

2/11 365d 3x 30870 4.6 1433f 3.8 1160p

Sire: 840003133889643 Switzer Tals Drdvl Doboy ET

Dam: 68188534 We Sell Dare 7668

Owner: Wessel, David J. – Mineral Point, WI

Elite Dairy 2 – Copake, NY

Cutting Edge Thunder Faye

68158050 ‘3E95’ E E E E E

8/09 365d 2x 33300 4.8 1596f 3.6 1205p

Sire: 68121893 Cutting Edge Thunder *TM

Dam: 68132614 Cutting Edge Elite Fayann

Owner: Manion, Kenny Joe & Ken Main – Copake, NY

Maiers Acres – Thorp, WI

CIE Maiers Acres Dolly Flirt

68182248 ‘NC ‘

5/07 365d 3x 32440 4.4 1435f 3.6 1158p

Sire: 68158962 Hilltop Acres JK Dominic ET

Dam: 68121591 IE Jolly Rogers Flash

Owner: Maier, Brandon & Merideth – Thorp, WI

Jo Bo Holstein Farm, LLC – Gettysburg, PA

JoBo Silver Paprika 9520

840003208487671 ‘V87 ‘ V V V V V

2/10 365d 3x 34330 4.5 1541f 3.4 1156p

Sire: 840003129321124 La Rainbow Sweet Silver ET

Dam: 68177071 JoBo DP Pepper ETV

Owner: Jo Bo Holstein Farm, LLC – Gettysburg, PA

JoBo DP Pepper ETV

68177071 ‘E91 ‘ E E E E E 2nd in a Row!

6/05 305d 3x 34020 6.8 2323f 3.4 1150p

Sire: 68146682 Hilltop Acres CT Davenport ET

Dam: 956327 JoBo Supreme Punky 936

Owner: Jo Bo Holstein Farm, LLC – Gettysburg, PA

Onword Cattle Company – Sumner, IA

Onword Bosephus Wisdom

68192026 ‘V86 ‘ E V + V V

4/03 365d 2x 30810 4.0 1223f 3.7 1133p

Sire: 68129318 JoBo Wonder Bosephus ET *TM

Dam: 68167257 Onword Vitalis Wishful

Owner: Worden, Dennis L. – Oelwein, IA

Wind Mill Farm – Pine Grove, PA

Wind Mill Wzdm Hurly

1915 Twin 68196779 ‘V85 ‘ V E V V +

3/08 365d 2x 34410 4.1 1417f 3.3 1127p

Sire: 68172482 Top Acres Wizdom

Dam: 68157341 Wind Mill Turbo Hustle 1459

Owner: Daubert, Dennis & Ronald Ray – Pine Grove, PA

NEW Members & Prefixes

NEW MEMBERS

Arkansas

Eve & Nathaniel Thompson, Mt Pleasant, AR

Colorado

Diamond D Dairy, Mead, CO

North Carolina

Omniya Miller, Greensboro, NC

Ohio

Megan McCoy, Bloomville, OH

Eddy Farms, Jewett, OH

JUNIOR MEMBERS

Missouri

Brantley Keltner, Billings, MO

North Carolina

Tre’niya Miller, Greensboro, NC Oragon

Anneka Christiansen, Turner, OR

Pennsylvania

Daniel Gehman, Trout Run, PA

Gabriel Jarrett, Montgomery, PA

Reid Tanis, Nazareth, PA

Lily Bramm, Pottstown, PA

Wisconsin

Jacob Betley, Pulaski, WI

Tyler Davis, Monroe, WI

JUNIOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Illinois

Rylie Osborne, Mulberry Grove, IL

PREFIXES

Arkansas

Other Side

Kerry Harrington, Marshall, AR

Colorado

Diamond D

Diamond D Dairy, Mead, CO

Iowa

Mueterthies

Mueterthies Dairy, Lawler, IA

BJS

Bryon Franks, St Olaf, IA

Maryland

Just-In-Time

Justin Dewees, Westminster, MD

New York

Dixie Hollow

Britney Funccius & Teresa & David Martin, Cortland, NY

High-Class

LynnDee Nagel, Clymer, NY

DaisyMeadows

Elyza Schoeberl, Worcester, NY

BWPF

Luke Enyart, Cobleskill, NY

North Carolina

Tamz

Tre’Niya Miller, Greensboro, NC

Ohio

B-Grand

Cindy Howman, East Liberty, OH

Pennsylvania

Lu-JaDo

Landon Caldwell, Saegertown, PA

Wisconsin

Roksun

Kaylee Ferfecki, Cecil, WI

Christys-BM-RP

Gregg Christianson & Bill Medo & Jon & Alexis Retzlaff, Shawano, WI

Skee7Cattle

Mara Preston & Avery Skalitzky, Columbus, WI

PerfectEdition

Paige Douglas, Darlington, WI

Contact the BSCBA office for information on memberships, prefixes and more at 608.365.4474 or ahorn@brownswissusa.com

HOW THEY’RE DOIN’

JUNE 2023

HOW THEY’RE DOIN’

What’s Going On

~ AUGUST 1 ~

Junior Ownership Deadline for showing

~ AUGUST 2-4 ~

Ohio State Fair, Junior & Open Shows, Columbus, OH

~ AUGUST 8 ~

CDCB Genetic Evaluations

~ AUGUST 10-12 ~

Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, IA

~ AUGUST 12-13 ~

Wisconsin State Show, Milwaukee, WI

~ AUGUST 18-20 ~

Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO

~ AUGUST 26 ~

Minnesota 4-H Show, St. Paul, MN

~ AUGUST 30 ~

Minnesota State Show & Fair, St. Paul, MN

~ SEPTEMBER 1 & 3 ~

Nebraska State Dairy Cattle Show, Grand Island, NE

~ SEPTEMBER 13 ~

Northeastern National Show, W. Springfield, MA

~ SEPTEMBER 15 ~

MN State Banquet & Fun Auction, St. Charles, MN

~ SEPTEMBER 16 ~

MN State Junior Show, St. Charles, MN

MN State BS Sale, St. Charles, MN

~ SEPTEMBER 16-20 ~

Pa All American Dairy Show, Harrisburg, PA

Eastern National Jr BS Show – Sept 18

Eastern National BS Show – Sept 20

~ OCTOBER 1-6 ~

World Dairy Expo, Madison, WI

International BS Show – Oct 3-4

World Premier Sale – Oct 4

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OCTOBER 14-15 ~

Texas State Fair, Dallas, TX

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OCTOBER 19 ~

Heart of America Sale, Stillwater, OK

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OCTOBER 20-21 ~

Southwestern National BS Show, Stillwater, OK

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OCTOBER 21 ~

Eastern Breeders Sale, Muncy, PA

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Sire: Kulp-Terra Lucky Carl ET

7BS914 LA RAINBOW BFLY SKYHIGH ET WT MT DT // BH2T BH14T // A2A2 // K-Casein: BB •

Dam: LA Rainbow Bfly Skylight ET “VG88 E90MS”

2-8 2X 362d 22,910M 4.3% 981F 3.3% 760P

MGS: Shiloh Brookings Cadence ET SS QS

MGD: LA Rainbow Bfly Delight ET “E91 E92MS”

4-2 3X 305d 20,110M 4.1% 823F 3.3% 666P

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LA-Rainbow Sweet Sunray ET, Mitch Kappelman, Manitowoc, WI, SKYHIGH daughter, Fisher photo