Mid-States Holstein News
March 2009
These Heifers Will Take You to the Top Dam’s Full Sister
Selling in the Clinton County Classic: ROBTHOM ROSETTA BLITZ Due April 29 to Magor Bolivia Allen Her Dam: Robthom Rosetta Convincer VG-86 3-08 365 2x 28,107 3.4 967 2.9 810 Rosetta Convincer’s Sisters: Robthom Rose Rudolph VG-86 2-02 365 31,770 3.8 12229 Robthom Rosa Lee EX-90 6-01 347 2x 32,560 3.6 1183 2.9 966 Robthom Rosie Convincer-ET VG-85 5-07 365 2x 28,910 3.5 1026 3.0 854 2nd Dam: Robthom Rosasite-ET VG-87 GMD DOM 2-01 365 2x 28,181 3.7 1061 3rd Dam: Robthom Jade-ET 2E-92 GMD 3-11 365 2x 52,840 3.9 2068 3.2 1694 4th Dam: Robthom Ivory Mark 2E-94 GMD DOM 5th -10th Dams: 4E-92 GMD DOM Pete; 2E-93 GMD DOM Jewel; VG-88 GMD Elevation; 3E-91 GMD Veediction; EX-90 GMD Transmitter, VG-87 GMD
4th Dam of Diedra Titanic
VT-POND VIEW CHRIS SHIRA 4E-95 GMD DOM 5-01 365 2x 37,530 4.1 1556 2.9 1074 Lft: 3127 244,330 4.0 9858 2.9 7180
ROBTHOM ROSARY CONVINCER-ET EX-91 4-10 365 2X 31,460 3.9 1206 3.1 963 3rd Dam of Rosetta Blitz
ROBTHOM JADE-ET 2E-92 GMD 3-11 365 2x 52,840 3.9 2068 3.2 1694
Selling in the Oklahoma State Sale: ROBTHOM DIEDRA TITANIC Sired by Titanic and due at sale time Her Dam: Robthom Sadie Eland VG-87 3-11 365 2x 28,446 3.9 1114 2.9 805 2nd Dam: Robthom Zing Integrity VG-85 5-04 365 2x 30,154 3.7 1098 3.0 917 3rd Dam: VT-Pond-View Tab Shelby VG-87 5-04 365 2x 43,830 3.5 1545 2.8 1224 Lft: 3800d 288,700 3.5 9989 2.9 8147 Shelby’s Full Sister: VT-Pond-View Tab Sapphire-ET EX-94 1991 Res. All-American Sr. 2-Yr Old 4th Dam: VT-Pond-View Chris Shira 4E-95 5th Dam: VT-Pond-View Round-Oak Sue 3E-94 GMD
4612 E Farm Rd 116, Springfield, MO 65802 Fax: 417-864-8736 - Eric: 417-880-9939 Alton: 417-872-6520 - Janice: 417-880-7754 email: ajjtling@aol.com website: www.holsteinworld.com\robthom
2009 Southern Spring National Holstein Show Southern National Jersey Show April 6-10, 2009 Payne County Expo Center, Stillwater, Oklahoma
Entries close March 6 The 2009 Holstein Show has been designated a National show by Holstein Association USA, Inc. and all National rules apply. Monday, April 6 8:00 a.m.
Cattle can begin arriving on fairgrounds Stalls will be assigned
Tuesday, April 7 2:00 p.m. Cattle must be in place and checked in 6:00 p.m. Exhibitors Meeting & Dinner - catered by Klein’s Sponsored by Lonestar Milk Products Wed. April 8 6:00 a.m. Donuts, milk, coffee & juice Sponsored by COBA/Select Sires 12:00 Noon 2009 Southern Spring National Junior Holstein Show 2009 Southern National Jersey (breeds will alternate classes. Beginning with Holstein Winter Calves then Jersey Winter Calves, etc) Judge: John Erbsen, Lanark, Illinois Showmanship (Holstein & Jersey) immediately following conclusion of junior show. Judge: Dale Chupp, Inola, Oklahoma 7:00 p.m. Junior social (all Juniors invited) Eskimo Joes --Sponsored by ABS Thursday, April 9
6:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon 7:00 p.m.
Donuts, milk, coffee & juice Sponsored by COBA/Select Sires Lunch sponsored by Southwest Dairy Farmers 2009 Oklahoma State Sale Steak Dinner, sponsored by Land O’Lakes Purina
Friday, April 10 6:00 a.m Donuts, milk, coffee & juice Sponsored by COBA/Select Sires 8:00 a.m. 2009 Southern Spring National Open Holstein Show 2009 Southern National Open Jersey Show (breeds will alternate classes. Beginning with Holstein Winter Calves then Jersey Winter Calves, etc) Judge: Brian Carscadden, Guelph, Ontario 1:00 p.m. Jr. 2-Yr Olds through Group Classes For national recognized Junior Shows, all cows must be in a Junior’s name by January 1. For heifers, all animals must be transferred by show day. All exhibitors must be National Holstein Junior members to show in the Southern Spring National Junior Show. Alternate leadsperson rules will also apply. All show cattle will be released at the conclusion of the show on Friday. HEADQUARTERS Stillwater Plaza (formerly Best Western) 600 East McElroy Stillwater, Oklahoma 74075 405-377-7010 Mention Southern National for group rate of $67. Block held until April 1.
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OKLAHOMA HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION Todd Mason, President 405-375-3484 405-408-8941 Angie Meyer, Secretary/Treasurer 405-263-4920 405-298-0082 (cell)
Mid-States Holstein News
MARCH 2009
VOLUME 131
Published: March 1 June 1 September 1 December 1 Sue Ann Steele, Editor Rte. 4, Box 676 Butler, MO 64730 660.679.3495 Fax: 660.679.3495 Email: holstein@netection.net Kate Geppert, Managing Editor 5803 Redwing Drive Columbia, MO 65202 573.814.3148 or 573.808.5607 Fax: 573.814.3148 Email: dkgeppert@mchsi.com
ARKANSAS: President: Neil Hall, Clinton; VicePresident: Brian Hall, Bee Branch; Secretary/ Treasurer: Shelly Quattlebaum, P.O. Box 337, Grady, Ar; BOARD MEMBERS: Doug Herbaugh, Dr. Wayne Kellogg, Jodie Pennington, James Smith, Mike Quattlebaum, Randy Spears, Brian Weisenfels KANSAS: President: Roy Buessing; Vice-President: David Rottinghaus; Past President: David Whitehill; Secretary: Kerri Ebert, 4210 Wam-Teau Drive, Wamego, DIRECTORS: Vernon Dewerff, Eugene George, Dale Klassen, Carol Keen, Rob Leach, Joe Schmitz, David Siemens, Doug Unruh, Kevin Winter MISSOURI: President: Fritz Hegeman, Cosby; Vice-President: Alfred Brandt, Linn; Secretary/ Treasurer: Jodi Wright, Clever; Director-at-large: Eric Ling, Springfield, DIRECTORS: Shirley Best, Al Brandt, Dallas Cornelius, Steve Echelmeier, Eric Ling, Jay Moreland, Neal Nold, John Schoen, Marvin Schoen, Ed Steele, Sandy Thornhill, Betty Voskamp NEW MEXICO: President: Andy Vaz, Roswell; Vice-President; Buster Goff; Secretary/Treasurer: Wendy Zens, 190 Dairy Rd, Willard OKLAHOMA: President: Todd Mason, Kingfisher; 1st Vice President: Tom Meyer, Okarche Secretary/ Treasurer: Angie Meyer, Rte. 4, Box 82, Okarche; DIRECTORS: Fred Chitwood, Norman Bayless, Steve Pope, David Jones, Brad Chapman TEXAS: President, Gerard Hoekman, Windthorst; Vice-President, Michael Schreiber, Windthorst; Sec/Treas: Elwyn Liggett, 519 Liggett Rd, B ellevue; DIRECTORS: John Koster, Joseph Osinga, Stanley Haedge, Gerrit Kerssies, Bradly Veitenheimer, Chad Steinberger, DeeDee Stoker The MID-STATES HOLSTEIN NEWS (ISSN 08842809) is published 4 times yearly - March, June, September, and December - by the Holstein Associations of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Periodical postage paid at Butler, MO 64730 and at additional mailing offices. Subscription rate, $5.00, included in each state membership fee. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to MID-STATES HOLSTEIN NEWS, Kate Geppert, 5803 Redwing Dr, Columbia, MO 65202. PAGE 2 - MSHN, March 2009
Inside: Southern National Info Kansas State Sale Oklahoma State Sale Missouri Heifer Sale
On the Cover: Holsteins graze on a hilly pasture, a sure sign that spring is here. When the pastures and wheat fields turn green, everyone, especially cows seem to be in a better mood Congratulations to Groves-View Farm. Groves-Vu Nation Lotus was selected the 2008 Missouri Cow of the Year! Attention Texas members: A fun auction to benefit the Leo Hoff, Sr Scholarship Fund will be held March 20 at River Smith’s in conjunction with the state show. Holstein related items and semen will be part of the fun auction. Several thousand dollars in scholarships have been given in the last years, come help support the next generation.
Regional Jenny Elliott 1265 CR 540 Hico, Texas 76457 254-485-1656
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RF OUTSIDE BREEZE EX-94 4-02 334 2x 31,920 4.7 1488 3.5 1113
A Vision of Excellence! Errolea Leader Anne Smithex Merchant Nickel Rosatres Wasp Hoff-Hill Canyon Miss Nicky Miss James Chrissy J-Car Marshal Dart Smithex Durham Shelby J-Car Emerson Dody MDF Hi Metro 1276 MDF Louie 9626
EX-93-3E EX-92 EX-90-2E EX-91 EX-90 EX-90 EX-90 EX-90 EX-90 EX-90
EX-94-MS EX-92-MS EX-91-MS EX-91-MS EX-92-MS EX-91-MS EX-91-MS EX-90-MS VG-88-MS VG-88-MS
Check out our consignments to Oklahoma and Kansas, featuring a fancy Advent from 4 generations EX, including EX-95!
The Youngsters Shining Bright! Royal-Haven Advent Jade-Red VG-88-2y VG-87-MS MDF Lewis 9915 VG-88 EX-90-MS MDF Derry 9767 VG-88 VG-88-MS Veithsons-CHV Eland Brooke VG-88 VG-88-MS Ms Bayless Gibons Lela VG-88 VG-88-MS MDF Durham 9840-Twin VG-88 VG-87-MS Ocean-View Zenith Minnie-ET VG-87-3y VG-88-MS Plain-O Dundee Laurie 3009 VG-87-3y VG-87-MS Golden-Dew Stormin Ruby-ET VG-87-3y VG-87-MS Do-Be Art Linda VG-87-3y VG-87-MS MDF Extra 2344 VG-86-2y VG-85-MS R-E-W Advent Roxbury-Red-ET VG-85-2y VG-87-MS Radine Damion Mae VG-85-2y VG-86-MS MDF Roy 2237 VG-85-2y VG-85-MS Roncarla Durham Nora VG-85-2y VG-85-MS Roncarla Blitz Champion VG-85-2y VG-85-MS
RHA: 578 cows: 26,000M 898F 804P BAA: 480 cows: 104.6 24 EX - 141 VG - 255 G+ - 60 G, none lower!
Mason Dairy Farm Todd, Gia, Lexi & Cassie Mason Mark Woodis, Farm Manager Kingfisher, Oklahoma
ph: 405-408-8941
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2009 is proving to be a challenging year for most. For many, it is the effort to balance the feed costs with a smaller milk check. Others have used the premiums they have received from selling animals to enhance their bottom line. Unfortunately, those markets and prices have greatly diminished. Our family is facing other challenges following Doug’s heart attack December 14. Sophie and I appreciate all the cards, calls, emails, flowers and memorial contributions we have received. It meant a lot to see so many of you at the services. It was a great comfort to us all. Over the last few months I have learned how important each day is. Doug was able to live his 40 years doing what he loved - working with people in the dairy and beef industry and trying to help them be better. In addition, he loved his family and they were his #1 priority. Doug’s support enabled me to achieve many of my goals, including serving on the Holstein USA board. For many of you, your last memory of Doug is him watching Sophie during the Regional Meeting in December in Oklahoma City. It was easy to see how he adored Sophie. We will really miss Doug, but I believe his ideals, thoughtfulness and caring nature will live on in the lives he touched. Instead of a challenge, many will view this spring as an opportunity. Several top consignment sales will be held in the upcoming weeks. This could be your chance to take home that outstanding pedigreed animal you have been wanting to add. If you have always desired that top animal, the chances abound this spring. The successful person will seize the opportunities presented to them, and not shy from the challenges! The Holstein USA board will meet in late March. There will be a full report in the June issue. Kate Geppert
2009 Southwest Regional Holstein Show
January 19, 2009 Fort Worth, Texas Judge: Ronnie Ryder Fall Calf: Hoff-Hill Dur Brian Lynn, Adam Hoff, Windthorst, TX Summer Calf: Tex-Stein Dex Kiera, Robert Steinberger, Windthorst, TX Spring Yearling: Kow-Castle Lheros 1351, London Jones, Hico, TX Winter Yearling: Stranshome Talent Sahara-ET, Justin Heida, Hereford Fall Yearling: Tex-Stein Zenith Josie, Garrett Steinberger, Windthorst, TX Summer Yearling: Goldfawn Dundee Suzanna, Taylor Williamson Unfresh 2-Yr Old: Hil-John Dundee Bling Bling, Joe & Debra Brand Junior Champion: Hil-John Dundee Bling Bling Res. Jr. Champion: Stookeyholm Tootsie Pop, Mallarie & Jordan Stokey Jr. Best Three Females: Tex-Stein Holsteins, Windthorst, 2-Yr Old: Tex-Stein Damion Claudia, Garrett Steinberger, Windthorst, TX Jr. 3-Yr Old: Sooner Morty Dot, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK Sr. 3-Yr Old: Tex-Stein Hi Metro Jodee, Robert Steinberger, Windthorst, TX 4-Yr Old: Tex-Stein Mozer Jenicis, Gage Steinberger, Windthorst, TX 5-Yr Old; Regancrest BH DLR Faith-ET, Joseph Osinga, Hico Aged Cow: Three C Durham 16-02, Nicole Hoff, Windthorst, TX Grand Champion: Tex-Stein Mozer Jenicis Res. Grand Champion: Regancrest BH DLR Faith-ET Breeders Herd: Tex-Stein Holsteins, Windthorst, TX Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Tex-Stein Holsteins PAGE 4 - MSHN, March 2009
What’s in my Bull Proof?
This January was an exciting time in the dairy industry with the introduction of the new genomic information. However, it was also a little more exciting… um… confusing trying to figure out what data was actually included for each bull. Our genetic evaluations had become quite routine so we may have taken for granted all of the millions of records and computer calculations that happen behind the scene. Adding the genomic information into the calculations meant, from a data processing point of view, that several more days, yes days, worth of computer processing was necessary. The three sources of data that needed to be combined: Source of data When is it available Genomic Data Dec. 1 New US Daughters Dec. 9 New Foreign Daughters Jan. 9 Prior to the release of the new proofs, many industry reps were a little anxious. They knew that, due to the timing of when the new data arrives, USDA would not be able to combine the most recent foreign daughters along with the genomic information However, it was expected that the new US daughter information and December genomic information would have been combined and distributed on proof day. Unfortunately, USDA was not able to combine the new US daughter information with December genomic information. So, we had proofs with different combinations of data. Sources of Data Description Label New US Daughters US Only blank August US and/or foreign Genomic G Daughters PLUS genomic New Foreign Daughters Mace M The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding had anticipated that different proofs would be available at the same time, so they established the rule that the Official proof would be the one with highest reliability. Example – Type proof for TO-MAR D-FORTUNE: US-Only No US daughters classified Genomic Aug. Mace plus SNP data 77% rel. 52 daus 41 herds in CAN Mace 84 daus 67 herds in CAN 69% rel Genomic reliability of 77% is greater than Mace rel of 69%. So, Genomic is his official proof. This should be the end of the story but another confusing part was in the reporting of the number of daughters. Holstein USA, in reporting the type proof, gave the number of daughters in the Official proof. For example, for type you’ll see, Fortune reported as having 52 daughters in 41 herds. This is the daughter count from the August Mace proof, which was included in the Official January Genomic proof. USDA reported the most recent daughter count in the US. Fortune, now has 11 US daughters milking in 8 herds in the US. However, he also has 154 daughters in 120 herds in Canada. So, the January proofs were a bit more confusing than usual. And it takes a little bit more decipher work to make sense of it all. But, we do now have genomic information in the proofs. And, it does make you realize that there’s a lot of information flying around at proof time. At least now, we’re all on the same page. We all say “can’t you make this simpler?” Well, April will be here before you know it. Anyone want to bet that there will be a few more changes then as well. Let’s just hope that the communication is a little bit better. After all, with April comes spring. And hope springs eternal. by Dr. Tom Lawlor, Director of Research and Development, Holstein USA
Missouri Spring Sale Opportunities Know What You Buy Dairy Sale 2:00 pm Tuesday April 28, 2009
Springfield Livestock Marketing Center, Springfield, Missouri Sale will feature open heifers, springing heifers & dry cows. Animals will be at least 50%RHA. DHIA, Vaccination, Breeding & Parentage information will be provided on all available animals. For more information or to submit your consignments, contact: Doug Thomas, 417-840-9316, Eric Ling, 417-880-9939, Tony Whitehead, 417-838-3613
Missouri Heifer Sale 12:00 Noon Saturday, March 28, 2009 - Trowbridge Livestock Center, Columbia Featuring full-age show calves for any showman. All sale calves can be entered in the Missouri Spring Show which follows later in the day. For more information or to submit your consignments, contact: Eric Ling, 417-880-9939 or Jodi Wright, 417-743-2921
35th Clinton County Classic 10:30 am Saturday, March 21, 2009 Carlyle, Illinois Featuring the Elegance, Alicia, Ashlyn & Mark Maui families! A Fresh Durham Granddaughter of Adeen Sells! Consignments from the Mid-States region include: •Advent bred to Big Apple from the Blackrose family. Billy Adams •Sanchez embryos from EX Magna with 40,000M. Borman Farm •Elegant due to Fortune from Panther family. Tim Borman •Beautiful uddered 2-Yr Old Mailing. Mervin Ray Brubaker •Fresh Marsh from state record Morty. Burke & Tyler Echelmeier •Tryout due to Socrates. Nora Hackmann •Doron embryos from the Dellia family. David Jons •Moscow X Jons-D Morty Savanah embryos. David Jons •Fresh Dundee from 8 generations VG or EX. Wilson Martin •Blitz due to Bolivia from the Ivory Mark family. Robthom Farm •Blitz Winter Calf ready for the shows. Tony Whitehead •Fancy Talent due in June to Advent. Larry & Jodi Wright
BEYERCREST GOLD EVE VG-85 VG-MS 1/09 CTPI +2016 2-03 294 3x 26,465 4.3 1142 3.4 905 Choice of Jeeves from 7 pregnancies -Echo-L Holsteins, Fulton, MO
Sale Chairman: Bob Fruend: 618/920-5375 Jason Oertle: 618/779-9060 Lester Huels: 618/594-3328 Mike Netemeyer: 618/292-8180 Ringmen:Kenneth Hall, Tony Whitehead Brian Olbrich & Les Terpstra. MSHN, March 2009 - PAGE 5
2009 Oklahoma State Sale
12:00 Noon - Thursday, April 9 - Stillwater, Oklahoma
Featuring Outstanding Consignments from across the Mid-West
VT-POND-VIEW PLD SAVANNA-ET 3E-92 9-03 365 2X 30,450 3.7 1138 2.7 826 Next 2 dams: 4E-95 & 3E-94. Selling is her Advent dtr who was 2008 Res. All-OK Spring Calf. - Mason Dairy Farm
CHAPMANS-DAIRY DURHAM 236 2E-93 3-07 365 2x 40,530 3.3 1320 2.9 1187 From the 2008 KS Grand Champ, her fancy 12/08 Shane dtr sells. - Klassen Dairy
BAYLESS BOULET ANGEL 2E-93 DOM 4-02 365 2X 30,130 3.4 1032 3.0 907 Her VG-88 EX-MS Morty grdtr sells due in June to Sanchez. She was 1st Jr. 3 at Fort Worth in January! - OK State University
BRITE-SIDE GIBSON EVITA-ET 2E-90 3-09 365 2X 30,110 3.9 1180 3.2 972 From a 9 generations VG or EX, her 4/08 Red Redliner grandtr sells. - Rokeyroad
DELE DURHAM SHELLY 2E-91 4-08 365 3X 36,500 3.6 1300 3.0 1083 From her EX-92 Stormatic dtr, a Spring Yrlg Colby sells. - Doug & Lois Enneking
MEADOWS-LLC D SAVANNA-ET EX-90 3-02 365 2x 36,260 3.8 1370 3.1 1133 From the Saturday family, her Buckeye dtr sells fresh in March. - Norman Bayless
BUDJON-HOMESTEAD BIANCA-ET EX-90
ERBPARK CHARLES IVY 2E-93 7-01 365 2x 22,580 3.9 876 3.0 669 1st Aged Cow, Mid-East Fall National 2002 Her Advent dtr sells bred to Jet. - K Pina
PENN-GATE FESTIVE-ET EX-91 3-08 365 2X 39,480 4.1 1635 3.3 1290 From her VG-87 show winning Dundee dtr is a Talent bred to Mac. - Osinga
3-06 365 2x 33,510 3.3 1111 2.8 936 2nd dam 2E-94 Encore. Her Durham dtr sells due in March to Roy. - Kenneth Hall
Looking For Embryos???
• 2 Lots of Doron X Sandy-Valley Gdluck Dane-ET VG-85 from the Dellia family. - David Jons • Red Lou X La-Foster Kite Ann-ET VG-88 from the Durham Atlee family. - Abbi Goldenberg • MAS X a wet silky Talent from Windsor-Manor. - Kevin Winter • Damion X Radine Goldwyn Model-ET VG-85 CTPI +1918 ME’d over 31,406M - Borman Farm • Sanchez X Radine Magna Manna EX-90. From the dam of the 2008 OK Sale topper! - Borman Farm
More Consignments are yet to added. For catalogs, contact: Bob Griggs, 405-880-2213, Todd Mason, 405-408-8941, Alan Dykshorn 712-441-0686, John Erbsen, 815-275-4990 or David Jones, 405-880-5194 PAGE 6 - MSHN, March 2009
POOR-RICHS RBNS APSN-RED-ET From this high profile show cow, her 12/07 Redliner maternal sister sells. She’s Red & fancy. - Buessing.
STELBRO RENITA RANGER-RED 3E-94 7-04 365 2X 29,760 3.9 1168 2.9 868 Selling from her EX-91 Red-Marker dtr a Durham Summer Yearling. - David Friese & Greg Sleeper
REGANCREST ENCORE DALHIA-ET VG-89
HOFFLAND CROCKET MELANIE 2E-91 4-02 340 2X 24,410 3.9 952 3.1 767 Her Drake granddaughter sells fresh. - Adam Hoff
RADINE INTEGRITY MONICA 2E-90 4-11 296 2X 31,350 4.4 1389 3.0 942 Her fancy Mr. Sam dtr sells just fresh in March. - Borman Farm
BAYLESS HI METRO DASH VG-87 3-11 305 2X 26,820 4.0 1060 3.3 895 From this show winning OK family, her Damion grdtr sells due in May to Wedgewood Laramie. - George & Buessing
More Top Consignments! • Locator List Zenith sells fresh. She’s VG-86 with over 32,000M. - John Koster • 6/08 Aspen from VG Dundee from the Barbie family. - Tim Simon • Titanic due in early April to Pronto from a VG-87 Eland. 2nd Dam VG-86 Integrity with 30,000, 3rd Dam VG-87 with 288,000 lft Next dam EX-95. - Robthom Farm • Silky Oman from an EX-91 Durham sells fresh. - Lee Ann Bowman • G+ Durham fresh In January from VG87 Storm, then 3E-92 Elevation with over 139,000 lft. - College of the Ozarks • Red 3/08 Miami-Red from VG-86 Ranger. Next dam VG-89 - Goldenberg • Zenith sells fresh from EX-90 Prescott with over 30,000M. 2nd Dam VG-87 with 3 records over 30,000M. Bayless • 12/08 fancy Colby from a G+ Brass with over 24,900M. - Wegener Dairy Farm • Fresh Taylor. 2nd Dam records over 24,000M - Kainer Dairy • G+ Morty fresh in Dec and milking over 100 lbs. - Holton Brothers • Sweet Talent Spring Yearling from a VG-88 Durham, Next dam VG Emory with 151,800 lft. - Dale Drendel • Freelance due in July to Toystory from an VG-87 showing family. - Goldenberg & Starstruck • Fresh Rubens bred to Debonair-Red from a VG-85 Formation. 2nd Dam EX-92. - LinCrest & Buessing • Adolph due in June to Finest. Dam VG-86 Durham with over 24,000M - Best Sunrise
Bred Heifers - Fresh Cows - Fancy Calves
BAN-VIEW DURHAM ANGEL-ET EX-90 4-06 365 2x 33,410 3.3 1106 3.1 1021 Her 9/08 Pronto dtr sells. Also, a 9/08 Talent dtr. - Callie & Kaide Zoelzer All selling from the Ban-View family, a Dundee Fall Yrlg bred to Laurin. M. Spears
Sale Sponsored by: Oklahoma Holstein Association
Todd Mason, president, 405-408-8941 Angie Meyer, secretary, 405-298-0082
Management Assistance by: Dykshorn Sales & Service Alan Dykshorn, 712-441-0686 Pre-Sale Meal at 11:00 am Sale held at the Payne County Expo Center in conjunction with the 2009 Southern Spring National Exposition
2-01 365 2x 29,250 3.3 971 3.1 913 From the dam of Damion, her 9/08 Stormatic dtr sells. - John Erbsen
• Roy fresh in Feb. 2nd Dam has over 32,000M. - Michael Schreiber • Early Blade dtr from a Mr. Sam. 2nd Dam VG with 106,000 lft. - C-of-O • Sept. Storm sells fresh from the Blackrose family. Dam VG-87 Mandel, 2nd Dam 2E-92 with 31,000M - Norman Bayless • VG-85 Dramatic +3000 over herdmates sells fresh in January. - Tom Meyer • 2 Blitz Nick dtrs due shortly after the sale will be ready to milk. - Do Be Holstein Farm • Mich bred to Debonair-Red. - Spears & McCall • Dundee due in June to Roy from All-TX dam. - Stanley Haedge • 12/08 Lou from a VG-88 EX-MS Milan. Next dam VG-88*RC, 2nd Dam 3E-90 with 200,00 lft. Travis Schafer • Show-winning Aspen due in July to Debonair-Red from an EX-91 Derry. - Conner Hill •Fresh Mr Sam from VG-85 Magic with over 21,000M. Mason Dairy Farm • Fancy Dundee Fall Calf from Durham Hotty 2E-93. - Brian Hall • Mr Sam bred to Baxter from G+Best with 23,000. - Best Sunrise • Fresh Lyster. 2nd Dam: 2E-94 with 40,780M. - Bayless • 12/08 Advent from VG-85 Red Dam. 2nd Dam 2E-93 with 116,000 lft - D. Olbrich • Redliner from VG-88 Damion - Ewing • Blitz sells fresh from a Durham. 2nd Dam EX-90 - JBCC Agri Services S2 Dairy • Show winning Damion due in April to Debonair-Red. - Eric Hill MSHN, March 2009 PAGE 7
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2009 Kansas State Sale All-American Nominee!
WDE Supreme Champ!
2X All-American!
MISS ROSIS ROSETTE
TRI-DAY ASHLYN-ET 2E-96 GMD DOM
MACS-ACRES FANNIE-RED-ET 2E-94
Nominated AA Spring Calf 2008 - 5th Spring Calf at the International Holstein Show! Rosette sells from VG Dundee dam then EX-93 Windstar and an EX-91 Lindy! Carol Keen
2X All-American Ashlyn is now proving herself as a broodcow! Her 4/08 Stormatic sells - her best heifer yet? Also selling three more heifers from Kingsmill! Kingsmill Farm II
Grand Champion - Grand International R&W 2003 Five-time class winner at World Dairy Expo! Selling is her 9/08 RED Jet-Red daughter! Richard Green
Winter Calf for 2009!
Int Champion WDE!
Super Jr 2 Prospect!
BUDJON-JK MILAN ECLIPSE-ET 2E-94
POOR-RICHS RBNS ASPEN-RED-ET EX-92
ROESBETT ASTRE ROSE-ET
From the heart of the Elegance family comes the Winter Calf to beat for 2009! 2-year-old Dundee dam, then 2E-94 Eclipse, then 3E-96 Elegance! Terry & Sarah Foster
Selling 1st choice of 5 Advent heifers due 9/09! Donald Rottinghaus Selling 5 Debonair-Red embryos - sisters to Aspen! Roger & Roy Buessing
Another good one from the Roses! 3/07 Sept Storm due in March to Advent from EX Durham daughter of Astre Rose; next dam EX-93! Paul Coblentz
Fancy Fall Calf Sells!
2X All-American! • FLASH!!! A Resurrection Junior 2-YearOld sells from EX-94 Avonlea D Jude Karmel - dam of many of show winners! • Jerry Beachy is selling three fresh “Action” daughters with lots of milk in their pedigrees! One Junior 2-Year-Old is really special!
SAMBO FABULOUS EX-92
ROCKLEDGE DELUXE LUCKY CLOVER EX-91
Fabulous was nominated All-American Jr 3-Year-Old in 2007! Selling is her 9/08 Giller - loads of show winners and EX cows in this maternal line! Ron & Christy Ratliff
Reserve All-American Junior Two-Year-Old 2007 Selling are her 9/08 full sister and her 6/08 Tequila sister - both are special! Carol Keen
2009 KANSAS SPRING SALE AND SHOW
• MARCH 19TH ~ 12:00 PM ~ KANSAS STATE SALE • MARCH 19TH ~ 6:00PM ~ KANSAS ALL-BREEDS SPRING HEIFER SHOW • MARCH 20TH ~ KANSAS ALL-BREEDS SPRING COW SHOW • JUDGE: ADAM LIDDLE - ARGYLE, NY
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2009 • 12:00 NOON • HUTCHINSON, KS KANSAS STATE FAIRGROUNDS • 70 HOLSTEINS & 8 JERSEYS • ALL-AMERICANS & COMMERCIAL CATTLE
AI Contracted Dam!
9/08 Redliner Sells!
Deep Pedigree!
DELE DURHAM SHELLY 2E-91
APPLOUIS FACTR MILLY-RED-ET VG-88
S-M-E DURHAM STARLET-ET 2E-92
Shelly is the dam of an EX-92 93-MS Stormatic that is contracted! Selling is a 3/08 Colby from the Stormatic - potential 6th generation VG or EX! Douglas & Lois Enneking
6-00 3x 365d 41,110 3.2 1306 2.9 1172 Selling is Milly’s Rampage Jr 2-Year-Old due sale time and her super 9/08 RED Redliner heifer! Gary Jons
Grand Champion, KS All-Breed Junior Show 2007 Selling is Starlet’s 9/08 Advent - 6 VG & EX dams! Georges also send a big-time James bred heifer! Eugene George
These Both Sold in Past Kansas State Sales!
Durham Heifer Sells!
WHITAKER STORMY RAE
DELE MORTY LANA EX-91
GARSTLYN ENCORE RIP 2E-95
Reserve All-Canadian Intermediate Yearling 2008 HHM All-American Winter Calf 2007 Sold in 2008 Kansas State Sale for $31,000 and resold in Global Glamour Sale for $52,000!
Nominated Junior All-American 4-Year-Old 2008 Selling from Muellers this year is a Roy Jr 2-YearOld due sale time to Boliver - she is special! Maxine Mueller
1st Aged Cow, Eastern Fall National 2003 Rip makes the good ones and selling is her 9/08 fancy Durham show calf! Richard Green
Kansas Champion!
2009 Winter Calf!
• Six lots of embryos from top cow families including Jaspers from five generations of Excellents! • Every year animals from this sale go on to win at National Shows. Come to the sale and enjoy the Kansas hospitality! CHAPMANS-DAIRY DURHAM 236 2E-93
RONADA REN SOPHA EX-94
Grand Champion, Kansas State Show 2008 Selling is a fancy 12/08 Roy Shane from this Durham with the beautiful udder! Andrew Klassen
Reserve All-Canadian Junior 3-Year-Old 2002 Sopha’s 12/08 Griffens Governor is an exceptional Winter Calf for 2009 - she’s big-time and she sells! Ron & Christy Ratliff
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Doug Geppert Douglas (Doug) Geppert, 40, of Columbia passed away Sunday, December 14 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was born on January 22, 1968 at Pinckneyville, Ill. the son of I. Stanley and Hattie (Kujawa) Geppert of Oakdale, Ill. In his youth, Mr. Geppert was an active FFA and 4-H member. Following high school, he attended the University of Illinois, where he was active on the University Dairy and Livestock Judging Teams. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Sciences in 1990. Since graduation, he has been employed by KABA Select Sires as the Missouri Sales Coordinator. Throughout his career he was often recognized for his outstanding sales performance with the Super Achiever Award and the President’s Club within Select Sires, Inc. He was an active member in the Missouri Holstein Association, the Holstein Association USA, the Missouri Cattleman’s Association, the Missouri Angus Association, the Missouri Dairy Association and Growth Council. He also was very active with the dairy shows at the Missouri State Fair. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Doug was an advocate for the livestock industry and was committed to improving the genetic and reproductive makeup of cattle in the state. He enjoyed spending time with his family and entertaining them with his grilling skills. Mr. Geppert also found pleasure in visiting with cattlemen throughout the country, and following the University of Illinois and Missouri sports teams. Mr. Geppert married Kate Borman on May 28, 2000. A daughter, Sophia Anne Geppert, was born March 19, 2007. Both survive at the home. In addition he is survived by his parents and brother, Scott of Oakdale, IL; father and mother in-law, Harlan and Judy Borman of Kingdom City. He also survived by a brother and sister in-law, Tim and Kelly Borman of Kingdom City; nephews, Brendan and Brady Borman and niece Baylie Borman; numerous aunts and uncles; and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Sophie Kujawa and Ignatius and Wanda Geppert. Memorials may be sent to the Sophia Geppert Educational Fund, c/o Callaway Investment Services or to the University of Illinois Dairy Judging Endowment. Neal Short Victor Neal Short, passed away Feb. 7, 2009, in Cox Medical Center South after a short illness. Mr. Short was 91 years old. He was born April 15, 1917 to John and Bertha Short of Ponce de Leon. Missouri. Mr. Short attended Clever Schools through his junior year, transferring to Sparta in 1933 and graduating in 1934 from Sparta High School. Mr. Short was united in marriage to Norma Maxine Allred on Jan. 20, 1945. Together they established the Ne-Sho Holstein Cattle at their Meadow Green Farms in Sparta with their two children, Phil and Brenda. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who dearly loved and enjoyed his family. He was a lifelong farmer raising dairy and beef cattle, receiving many awards and achievements. Mr. Short was also active in serving on several agricultural boards, Sparta School Board and political committees. Neal enjoyed fishing on Table Rock Lake and was an avid sports fan in the Sparta and Ozark communities, watching grandchildren and great grandchildren participate. He was a longtime member of the Sparta Christian Church serving as Elder and Deacon for many years. He was a 50 year member of the Sparta Masonic Lodge No. 296.
Preceding Mr. Short in death were his parents; two brothers, Dale and Eldon; a sister, Mary; and a great granddaughter Lauren Elizabeth Estes. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Norma; son Phil and wife Nancy, Sparta; daughter Brenda and husband Randy Teague, Sparta; five grandchildren, Sherri Gimlin and husband Keith, Sparta; Kevin Short and wife Natalie, Osage Beach, Rusty Estes and friend Shannon and Lauren, Sparta, Ryan Estes, Kansas City, Amy Estes, Branson West, Randall Estes and friend Jackie, Springfield; step grandchildren, Brooke (Teague) Martin and husband Dennis, Fremont Hills, and Brad and Kelly Teague, Fremont Hills; great grandchildren, Brandi Case, Collin Gimlin, Riley, Cooper and Macy Short, and Reese Estes; step great grandchildren, Collin and Natalie Teague, Andrew Spencer and Madison Teague; two sisters, Phyllis Simpson and husband George, Sparta; Sharon Rathbun and husband Ron, Abilene, Texas; and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association or Ozark Christian Church Building Fund. Ivan Strickler Ivan K. Strickler died December 9, 2008 at the Allen County Hospital in Iola, Kansas. He was 87. Mr. Strickler was born October 23, 1921 on the family farm north of Carlyle to Elmer and Edna (James) Strickler. He grew up in the Carlyle and Colony areas. In 1939, Mr. Strickler graduated from Iola High School. He attended Kansas State University before World War II where he served 33 months in the U.S. Navy, serving as P.T. Boat #130 in the South Pacific. Following his honorable discharge, he continued his education at K-State. In 1947, he graduated with a degree in Dairy Husbandry. Upon graduation, he returned to the farm in Iola and began the dairy business. Mr. Strickler also taught Vetern’s Agriculture in the Iola schools. Mr. Strickler was recognized worldwide for his leadership in the dairy industry. He was elected vice-president and president of Holstein Association USA following his eight years as director. He held offices on the National Dairy Research and Promotion Board and the National Milk Producers Executive Committee, as well as with Mid-America Dairymen, Inc, during which time it grew to become the nation’s largest milk marketing cooperative. For 13 years, he served as president of Mid-Am. Over the years, Mr. Strickler developed Strickler Holstein Farm, a predominantly Registered Holstein operation, milking just under 400 cows on their 2000 acre farm. Holstein genetics were exported to numerous countries. Several national records as well as All-American show animals were developed on the farm. Mr. Strickler judged all breeds of dairy cattle and judged national shows in Columbia, Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, Australia and Mexico. In total, he made 24 trips outside the U.S. either representing the U.S. dairy industry, as a representative of the Foreign Agriculture Service or in support of U.S. Holsteins In addition, Mr. Strickler had many articles published about the dairy industry. In 1991, “Wholly Cow: We Did It!, an autobiographical memoir was created. Mr. Strickler married Madge Lee Marshall on Aug. 7, 1949 and she passed away December 16, 2005. He is survived by three sons; Steve, Thomas and his wife Julie, Douglas and his wife Kim; daughter-in-law Cynthia; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert E and a sister, Louise Strickler. MSHN, March 2009 - PAGE 13
What Does the Future Hold for the Cattle Market?
With this challenging economic time, we want to focus on the people who help make the sale and any advice they can give dairymen. Participating in this month’s roundtable are Paula Bovre, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; Alan Dykshorn from Ireton, Iowa; Bob Griggs, Seminole, OK and Robert Yeoman, Dover, OK. Describe your experience in marketing/merchandising dairy cattle. Bovre: We are managing partners of Great Northern Land & Cattle Co., Inc. which operates the Great Northern Sales Arena at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The Great Northern opened its doors as a modern merchandising facility in 1981. We merchandise both grade and registered dairy cattle through our monthly dairy production sales, herd dispersals and high profile Registered consignment sales. Dykshorn: We, as breeders and sale managers, have a unique opportunity built in to our business with marketing/merchandising dairy cattle. For me, either as a breeder or sale manager, I have received great rewards and excitement from selling the next generation of genetics that may produce 30,000 lbs. of milk, put sons in A.I., market embryos, or possible become the next All-American. This gets me going in the morning and keeps me looking toward the future. Griggs: I have been in the dairy business for over 35 years. My first years, I mainly worked Guernsey sales in surrounding states to Oklahoma. The first consignment sale I worked, I also picked cattle for the sale. It was one of the first sales that Gary Estes auctioneered after he received his license. Since then, I have mainly worked for Burton-Fellers, Massey Sales & Gary Estes Dairy Sales. When I first started, I had my own dairy and only worked sales. Today, I work for COBA/Select Sires as a SMS Evaluator and work with small herds, large commercial herds and some really good Registered herds in Texas and Oklahoma. Many of those breeders will have cattle for sale or are looking to buy that good registered cow or heifer, possibly a pot load of springers, or a herd of cattle. Today, I work dispersal and state sales in the Southwest, primarily Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas and the National Guernsey sale each year. Yeoman: In July 1995, I sold Buggs Blackstar Buffy to Carrousell Farm. In October of that year, Buffy was Grand Champion at World Dairy Expo. In March 1996, I started working with Massey Sales when we had the Buggs Farm Dispersal. That was my first experience PAGE 14 - MSHN, march 2009
with public auctions, we have had many since. But we mainly sell by private treaty. I also work 1015 national sales a year. What are the prices currently for The 2008 Oklahoma & Kansas State Sales dairy cattle in your region? saw plenty of action. What will 2009 bring? Bovre: The most recent high end Registered sale we had was The 2008 Celebracan go directly into the milking herd. tion Sale in December which averaged There is a lot less interest in baby calves $7,800 with a $39,000 top. At the same and open heifers. Grade herds are off time, the good young Registered cows $300 to $500 a head. There is a lot less were selling in the $2500 - $3000 range dairymen looking for cattle right now. at our monthly Production sales. At They are just hoping for the milk futures the January Production Sale the young to return to a comfort zone. cows sold up to $2500 with close bred Yeoman: Eight months ago I worked heifers up to $2200. We have not sold the Global Glamour sale. It averaged any open or short bred heifers for quite $97,000. Everybody was spending a while but the word is that the prices money. Now everybody is scared. Nobody on them are off considerably. is spending money. It’s not jus the cattle Dykshorn: Prices are currently down market, it is the whole country. in all areas. Have genomics had any impact in the Griggs: The prices of dairy cattle whethway you market cattle? er it is an open heifer, bred heifer or cow Bovre: Genomics have not had any imis a lot like the Oklahoma weather, just pact on our sales to this point. Right wait a while and it will change. As I am now dairymen are concerned with addwriting this, the weather is not too good. ing more milk from young, good uddered As a rule, if milk prices are good, so is cows in full flow of milk. the sale price for cattle. I would say that Dykshorn: Genomics are another tool those dairymen, who keep good records, available in our industry for use in buyhave A.I. sired cattle or registered, will ing and selling genetics. always bring a premium. Griggs: Genomics has just started. I Yeoman: High end Registered prices are can not say how it has or will affect the the same – not many are selling, but the market of animals. I know it has created people who have them know what they a lot of interest in the A.I. industry. Also are worth and they know the market some of the higher profile Registered will come back. Some people don’t like cows and offspring have been tested. hearing this, but if they aren’t high-end But it is definitely a tool that more proRegistered, then they are commercial gressive dairymen will look at. It is as and you can buy them for half of what advertised 70% reliable. they were bringing 6 months ago. Yeoman: No, I can’t ever pronounce the How has the cattle market changed word. In my opinion, it’s just another one in the last 6-9 months? of those fads that a college graduate has Bovre: In our monthly production sales, come up with that doesn’t know anythe top end seems to be down about thing about how to breed cattle, trying $500 per cow while the lower end is to tell cowmen how to breed cattle. down considerably more due to the deWhat has the greatest impact on atcline of both the milk and beef prices. tracting a buyer for an animal? Dykshorn: Nine months ago we very Bovre: TYPE. Type always sells. Even likely reached one of the all time highs on the commercial side, dairymen look in marketing dairy cattle, commercial, at type. Good udders, good feet & legs registered, or high end registered. Toparticularly. day, we are in a down turn market in Dykshorn: Advertising the animal you the industry, but good cattle still have have for sale. Different kinds of cattle, good value and will have excellent value family pedigree, index, type, and future in the future. marketing are important to share with Griggs: Due to lower milk prices and the industry and potential buyers. If high feed and fuel costs, dairymen are you tell them what you have they will more interested in buying animals that come.
Griggs: I really think type is the number one thing whether it is a show heifer, commercial heifer or a high pedigreed heifer or cow. People do not want to lose money on any animal and they want that animal to last. That animal must have type to meet the dairyman’s facilities. If it is an animal that has to bring more than she can recoup in the milking line then you have to add depth of pedigree so her offspring will look attractive for people to buy privately, or in consignment sales or for A.I. organizations. Yeoman: TYPE It doesn’t matter if it’s a commercial buyer for milk cows or someone wanting a show heifer or cow. Type sells. What can a dairyman do to make their cattle worth more at a public consignment sale or through private treaty? Bovre: It is important to make sure your vaccinations are all up to date, the feet are trimmed, the animal is broke to lead (if this is required) and the consignment is in a good, clean condition. Keeping your information/records up to date and supplying this information to the sale management or prospective buyers is important. Dykshorn: At public consignment sales it is very important to send a healthy, well grown individual. Have your consignment clean and broke to lead. At private treaty sales it is important to present healthy, clean cattle in a clean environment. Sort off or move cattle away from what you are selling that may take away from the group or individual you present. Speak positively about the animal you are selling. Griggs: Make sure to advertise your animal or see that the sales manager advertises her. Call prospective buyers and tell them about your consignment. Do your homework; do not just rely on the sale management. Remember, they have 50 to 100 lots to sell. Yeoman: Have them in the proper condition and overfed is better than underfed. If selling in a consignment sale, always try to sell one that is in the top 10% of the sale. If there is a problem, such as a problem breeder or blind quarter, have a reputation of making it right with the buyer. It will make you money in the long run. What advice can you give dairymen who are planning dispersal sales? Bovre: Be realistic in your expectations. Dairymen are still going to have to buy and sell cattle regardless of the current economic situation. It is more important than ever that cattle are bred back in a timely manner; you keep your SCC low and keep the cattle in good overall condition.
Dykshorn: If you are considering a dispersal sale for 2009 don’t wait until the last minute to contact a sale manager, they will help you plan by discussing a budget with you, setting a date, selecting sales staff, and talking positively about your cattle when out in the public. A well planned, well advertised dispersal will be successful even in a lower market. Prepare for the sale. Have cows and heifers bred and pregnant accordingly. Make sure your records are up to date in order to present positive and up to date information. Vaccinate, CHV, and pour your cattle accordingly. Clean up for presentation. First impressions are worth thousands of dollars. Continue to manage and go forward everyday doing what you always have. Don’t slack off, this will be a very important day and you will be well rewarded for your efforts. Griggs: Try to sell when prices are good and cattle are in demand. Get rid of problem cows, such as high SCC or crippled cows and deep udders. It is nice to sell a few older sound cows at the sale, but generally dairymen are looking to buy young cows. When you get rid of the problem cows, it makes the herd look a lot better. You need to get cows bred that should be bred and have them looking and milking their best the day of the sale. Yeoman: They should wait until the fall. I think it will get better. Advertise and get the word out. What does the future hold for the dairy industry? Bovre: Truthfully, if we knew the answer to this, we could make a lot more giving advice than selling on commission! As difficult as it may be, everyone needs to try to be as positive as possible and not get “down in the dumps”. We have experienced rough times before and made it through to see better times. Dairymen are survivors! Right now is a time of opportunity, a time to better your herd genetically without spending a lot of money. Sell an animal and re-invest that money in a different cow family, different genetics that will contribute positively to your herd and provide another avenue of merchandising for the future. Dykshorn: The future holds opportunity! Now is the time to talk to your lender. Make a plan to purchase some new genetics and continue to build on the genetics you have. Be positive and think outside the box. After every storm the future is bright. There is reward for those who stay the course, keep your head up and go for it! Griggs: We will always need milk. Most of the smaller dairymen are selling their herds to the big commercial herds in
my area – to the Texas panhandle and New Mexico. So, I feel like there will be less dairies, but the new dairies generally milk 1,500 to 5,000. Dairies are moving to where the feed and new milk plants are. Yeoman: Lots of ups and downs. Just hope the ups last longer than the downs. Ending on a more positive note, what is your favorite memory associated with selling cattle? Bovre: Over the past 28 years we have sold a lot of cattle. It is always gratifying to hear the “success” stories from buyers and to see “repeat” buyers. Certainly one of the greatest assets of this industry are the fine people you get to work with, be it consignors, buyers or the staff assisting in sale preparations. The knowledge gained and friendships made are very rewarding. Dykshorn: There are many good memories involved with marketing cattle. One of the greatest things is the people I come in contact with. We all have a love for the beast that requires 24/7 care and attention, but rewards us and our families with satisfaction, that only comes from hard work and dedication, in an industry that feeds the world. Some would call us crazy, and most of us wouldn’t have it any other way. Also selling Dyks Kite Linda-Red to Todd Whittier and watching him develop her and make her successful. Griggs: I was working the ring at the Oklahoma State Sale and Joe Sullivan happens to yawn and stretch his arm as this four month old Integrity heifer was in the ring selling. I yelled yes, sent the slip runner to Joe and he said he never bid on her. So, to save any problems, I just bought her myself. She was the lowest selling animal that day. I sent her back 2 years later and she topped the Oklahoma Sale selling to Gerard Hoekman. She went on to score Very Good as a 2-year old with an excellent udder. She was his favorite cow for a long time. Gerard and I still remain friends today. A satisfied customer! Yeoman: It definitely is selling an animal sight unseen to a buyer and it winning their show. I have sold several Madison winners to people that way, but the people that always seem the happiest when they call to thank me are the little 4-H and FFA kids that win their county show or state fair. They are always so happy and genuine. This winter coming home from bible study one cold night, a girl from Wisconsin called to tell me a heifer I sent her had just got nominated for All-American. It made my night complete. MSHN, march 2009 - PAGE 15
Juniors - Jot it Down... Missouri Juniors celebrate another successful year!
2008 Jr. All-Missouri Winners
Charlotte Jackson of New Cambria was crowned the 2009 Missouri Holstein Princess. Selected as 2009 Junior Miss was Karlin Peters of Holt. The girls will represent Missouri Holsteins throughout the state in 2009,
Southwest Regional Livestock Show in Fort Worth Grand Champion:1st Aged Cow, Three C Durham 16-02 Nicole Hoff, Windthorst, Texas Junior Champion: Adam Hoff Res. Jr. Champion: Alyson Phillips Junior Showmanship: Ethan Campbell
San Antonio Junior Show
Missouri Juniors attending the meeting
Congratulations to Monica Ling Turner on the birth of her daughter Monique Rachael Turner born Oct. 20, 2008. Proud grandparents are Alton and Janice Ling of Springfield, MO.
2008 Junior All-American Winners
Jr. All-American Spring Yearling: Rokeyroad Aspen Dollars Anna Culbertson & Abbi Goldenberg, McGregor, Texas Jr. All-American 4-Yr Old: Hoek-Tex Derry 4506 Abbi Goldenberg & Case Hoekman, McGregor, Texas Res. Jr. All-American 5-Yr Old, Charverne Durham Price Casey & Brittnay George, Baldwin City, Kansas . Land O’Lakes Purina Feed LLC announced they will award five $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors who demonstrate scholastic achievement, leadership in agriculture, and a perceived ability to contribute to agriculture in the future. It is available to high school graduates pursuing a two- or four-year degree in dairy science or dairy nutrition and management. Applications are available on the Internet at Propel’s website. Eligible applications must be postmarked by March 14, 2009. Winners will be notified by mail on or before April 30, 2009
Grand Champion: Dakota Zapalac Res. Grand Champion & Scholarship Winner: Kayler Campbell Junior Champion & Res. Jr Champion: Kline Jones Juniors - Check the new Holstein USA website. Each quarter a different, special contest will be held for Juniors. It will be a web-based contest open to anyone. Check out www. holsteinusa.com for more information! PAGE 16 - MSHN, March 2009
Attention Juniors - The Southern Spring National has been designated one of the four National Junior Shows. All National Junior rules and regulations will apply, including transfer dates of animals and alternate leadspeople. If you will not be able to show your own animal, you must have clearance from Holstein USA in order for your animal to be shown. To exhibit in a National Junior Show, you must be a member of the Holstein USA Junior Association. Contact the Holstein Association, 1-800-952-5200 for more information.
M-6 Dairy Farm LLC Tom & Angie Meyer Megan, Lauren, Joshua & Kristen Okarche, Oklahoma 405-263-4920
Ed & Sue Ann Steele Rt. 4, Box 676 ph: 660-679-4477
Jerry & Jeanette King Rick & Kim King Rt. 4, Box 744 Rt. 4, Box 681 ph: 660-679-4669 ph: 660-679-6354
MORELAND FARMS
Jay & Mike Moreland Harrisonville, Missouri - 816-884-4598
BUGG’S DAIRY FARM ‘You’re always welcome at the Bugg House’
Bill & Pat Bugg Route 1, Box 44 Hennessey, OK 73742 405-853-2726
ROTTINGHAUS HOLSTEIN FARM Seneca, Kansas 4986 Long State Hwy Y
Wayne Whitehead 417-589-6114
Conway, Missouri Tony Whitehead 417-589-2227
whiteheaddairy@alltel.net
David: 785-336-1543
Walt: 785-336-2681
For Sale:
Embryos — Bulls — Heifers Check out our web site: www.rottinghausholsteins.com MSHN, March 2009 - PAGE 17
Breeding Age Bulls for Sale Lonnie 417-744-2017 Todd 417-258-2384 Brad 417-744-2085
Do-Be Holstein Farm
CHAMP SALES Real Estate & Dairy Cattle
Darrell & Doug Robertson 501 West 3rd, Lamar, Missouri 64759
Route 1, Box 26 Chickasha, Oklahoma 73018 Don, Alan & Jeff Schenk 405-224-4537
Darrell: 417-682-2628
cell: 417-682-8665
Doug: 417-682-5962
cell: 417-682-4892
Email: ddr3292@sbcglobal.net
Charan Farms Charles, Brian & Adrian Weisenfels and Family 8817 N State Hwy 393 Scranton, AR - 479-938-2237 Springing Heifers for sale at all times!
173 County Line Rd - Clinton, Arkansas 72031 501-745-7577 (office) 501-940-9711 (mobile)
KABA-Select Sires For all your Select Sires needs in Missouri, contact: Melissa Kron, Columbia, MO
502-905-1250
Kevin Phillips, Nixa, MO
417-725-0127
Holland Smithson, Springfield, MO 417-861-3868 Cliff Strieker, Jackson, MO
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INDEX of ADVERTISERS
DATES TO REMEMBER
Accelerated Genetics . ............................................... 12 Best-Sunrise Dairy.................................................... 20 Borman Farm ......................................................... IBC Buggs Dairy Farm . ................................................... 18 Champsales . ............................................................ 18 Charan Farms ....................................................... ...17 Clinton County Classic................................................5 Do-Be Holsteins . ...................................................... 17 Groves-View Farm ................................................... 18 Kansas State Sale.................................................10-11 KABA-Select Sires . ................................................... 18 Klassen Dairy ........................................................ 9,18 M-6 Dairy.................................................................. 17 Mason Dairy Farm.......................................................3 Missouri Heifer Sale.....................................................5 Missouri Know What You Buy Sale..............................5 Moreland Farms ....................................................... 17 Morrisland Holsteins.................................................. 17 Oklahoma State Sale................................................6-7 Robthom Farm........................................................ IFC Rockwin Dairy .......................................................... 18 Select Sires............................................................... BC Smith, Ed.................................................................. 18 Steele & King Farms ................................................. 17 Strickler Holsteins .................................................... 17 Whitehead Dairy .................................................. 10,17
March 19
Hutchinson, Kansas
Kansas State Sale
All-Kansas Show - heifers
March 20
Hutchinson, Kansas
All-Kansas Show - cows
March 20
Intercourse, PA
Mergold Dispersal &
Goldfawn and friends sale
March 21
Lubbock, Texas
Texas State Show
March 21
Carlyle, Illinois
Clinton County Classic
March 28
Columbia, Missouri
Missouri Spring Show
April 9-11
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Southern National
April 10
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Sale
April 28
Springfield, Missouri
Know What You Buy Sale
June 28-30
Sacramento, California
National Holstein Convention
KDA Honors Larson and the McCarty Family
Steve Larson, managing editor of Hoard’s Dairyman magazine, Fort Atkinson, WI, has become the 30th recipient of the Kansas Dairy Leader Award sponsored by the Kansas Interbreed Dairy Cattle Council and the Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences and Industry. Larson is a native Kansan who has been with Hoard’s since 1969 when he joined the company as an associate editor. He became managing editor in 1998. He holds degrees from Kansas State University and the University of WisconsinMadison. At K-State, Larson 1966 Dairy Products and Dairy Cattle judging teams at Kansas State University. In presenting the award, Jeff Stevenson, KSU animal science professor and committee chair, said, “Steven Larson has campaigned vigorously for a strong, dairy-farmer-funded product promotion and research effort, as well as supported national, voluntary, industry-controlled programs to improve incomes of U.S. dairy farm families. He has served on advisory committees for the National Dairy Leaders Conference, Western Dairy Management Conference, the U.S. Forage Research Center, the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, and is a former director and past president of the National Dairy Shrine.” The Kansas Dairy Leader Award dates back to 1952 and was presented at the Kansas Dairy Association’s Annual Meeting in December 2008. The 2008 Kansas Dairy Farm Family of the year award was presented to Tom and Judy McCarty and their family of Rexford, KS at the Kansas Dairy Association Annual Meeting in December. The award is sponsored by the Kansas Farmer Magazine and the Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences and Industry.
Tom and Judy McCarty knew there was no hope of expanding their 155-cow family dairy that they had operated for decades. They knew that even if their four sons were interested in dairying, they would likely have to seek jobs outside agriculture. Then in 1995, their accountant talked with them about possible opportunities in Kansas and in 1999, Tom and Judy and their four sons moved their entire dairy operation to western Kansas from Pennsylvania. In 1999 Tom and Judy McCarty along with their four sons (Mike, Clay, David, and Ken) moved to Kansas. They bought a house, shop, and 105 acres planted to wheat near Rexford, Kansas in Thomas County and began building a dairy. In April 2000 they began milking cows and currently milk 1,700 cows at the Rexford facility. In July 2008, the completed an expansion in Rexford that allows them to raise heifer calves from their herd on site. Since that time the dairy has grown, flourished, and had a tremendously positive economic impact on the town of Rexford, population 150. They milk 1,900 cows and as a result of their success, one of their son’s has started a dairy in Bird City, KS, about 60 miles west of Rexford. The Bird City Dairy sits on 215 acres with a milking herd of about 1,550 with 200 replacement heifers and 19 employees. The McCartys’ Kansas home has provided more rewards than they ever dreamed of but among the greatest is a chance for their sons to continue the family business. Two of their sons, Ken and Clay, work with Tom and Judy at Rexford. Son Mike lives in Bird City and runs a similar sized dairy. Their fourth son, David, manages a 7,500-cow operation and 2,000 head heifer lot in Syracuse, Kansas. MSHN, March 2009- PAGE 19
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We’re looking forward to these calving in 2009 From the Ned Boy Jessie EX-93 family: Best-Sunrise Dundee Jingle From the Blackstar Dark 4E-92 family: Best-Sunrise Outside Dodie From the Lead Lizzy EX-92 family: Best-Sunrise Mr Sam Lillian From the Silk EX-92 family: Best-Sunrise Blitz Sheba Best-Sunrise Mr Sam Santa Best-Sunrise Titanic Sadie From the Blackstar Jolen EX-90 family: Best-Sunrise Zenith Jolly All these heifers excel in the herd for milk and type. With no bst they have peaked over 90 lbs. PAGE 20 - MSHN, March 2009
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The loss of Doug on Dec 14, 2008 left a huge, empty hole in our family. He was a kind, hard-working, conscientious Christian man with such a sweet spirit, so dedicated to serving his fellow man. Though the time was way too brief, we are so grateful for the wonderful, loving husband he was to Kate and their happy years together...and when little Sophie came along, what overflowing joy! We thank all of those who have given sympathy, love and support to Kate and Sophie and our family. We truly have sensed God’s comforting presence as He has used so many of you to minister to us in such loving and generous ways.
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