Mid-States Holstein News
SEPTEMBER 2010
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Mid-States Holstein News
SEPT 2010
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Inside: Missouri State Fair Results Missouri Holstein Field Day National Convention Recap
VOLUME 138
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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: David Rottinghaus; VicePresident: Robbie Leach; Past President: Roy Buessing; Secretary: Kerri Ebert, 4210 Wam-Teau Drive, Wamego, DIRECTORS: Vernon Dewerff, Eugene George, Dale Klassen, Carol Keen, Rob Leach, Dwight Rokey, 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: Eric Adkins, Shirley Best, Dallas Cornelius, Matt Day, Stacey Dohle, Steve Echelmeier, Moe McClellan, Jay Moreland, Justin Nelson, Neal Nold, John Schoen, Marvin Schoen, Ed Steele 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. PERIODICAL POSTAL CODE:355240 PAGE 2 - MSHN, September 2010
On the cover Bloomington, Minnesota was the place to be for the 2010 National Holstein Convention. The Missouri Junior Dairy Bowl team and the Kansas Junior and Senior teams took part in the competitions. Families enjoyed a beautiful night at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. A group of Kansas juniors were thrilled to meet famed artist Bonnie Mohr on the farm tours. The bottom row of photos features a couple other summer activities—the Missouri Holstein Field Day and the Texas Juniors trip to the Texas Rangers—New York Yankees baseball game.
Don’t Forget to Vote!!!
Voting is under way for the delegates who will serve at the 2011 National Holstein Convention in Richmond, Virginia. Ballots are due Oct. 22 at the Holstein USA office in Brattleboro, Vermont. This will be an important election. In addition to selecting a new director for our region—Region 7, a new vice-president will be selected. New Mexico members were not mailed ballots because the number of delegates nominated is equal to the number of delegates allowed. There were no delegates nominated for Arkansas Regional Representatives: Jenny Elliott Callie Unruh 1404 Westwood Court 201 N State Street, Apt. 2 Stephenville, TX 76401 Jerseyville, IL 62052 254-485-8629 316-772-1884 jelliott@holstein.com cunruh@holstein.com Charlie Schiller 2060 E Harvest Ct, Apt 2 Salt Lake City, UT 84121 320-493-4082 cschiller@holstein.com
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#15!
CASTLEHOLM ALLEN RAINA EX-90@4-5 2-00 365 3x 34,650 3.9 1321 3.6 1153 An Allen from Astrahoe Stormatic Radiant EX-91. RAINA completes 15 generations of EXCELLENCE!
Here Comes
#16
and maybe
#17
CASTLEHOLM LARAMIE RACE G+83@2Y Raina’s daughter by Laramie, this Jr. 2-Yr Old is milking 120 lbs a day. RACE’s April 2010 Sanchez daughter could be #17!
The Maternal Excellence of Raina: Dam: Astrahoe Stormatic Radiant EX-91 5-02 305 3x 43,500 4.2 1829 2.8 1221 2nd Dam: Astrahoe LJ Rosa Rebel EX-92 7-05 365 2x 48,580 4.2 2021 2.8 1376 3rd Dam: Pinehurst Royal Rosa-ET 2E-91 3-10 365 3x 41,400 3.3 1358 2.8 1145 The next 11 dams are Excellent!
BAA: 105.8 42 EX, 174 VG, 292 G+, 22 G RHA: 648 cows 25,276M 870F 774P
Mason Dairy Farm Todd, Gia, Lexi & Cassie Mason Kingfisher, Oklahoma
ph: 405-408-8941
Why do you get up every morning at 4 am? Why do you stay up all night trying to save a sick cow? Why do you deal with depressing milk prices and feed costs? Why, because you love the dairy industry. But the main person all your hard work is for is that housewife in Kansas City or that teenager in Dallas – the consumer. This was never more evident to me than at the recent Missouri State Fair. During the first part of the fair, the only dairy cattle present are an exhibit herd consisting of both milking animals and heifers. It was surprising the number of people who made a deliberate effort to go through the barn to see the dairy cows. What is even more shocking were the hundreds of people who tried to ‘milk a cow’ using the cutout dairy cow or take a picture with a cheese sign provided by Midwest Dairy Association. It wasn’t just kids who were enthralled, but adults as well. Another fair visitor told me that she willingly drives 40 miles out of her way just so she can purchase a certain brand of milk. The biggest star of the fair wasn’t a grandstand act, but instead the new Guernsey baby calf. So as we debate the wonders of genomics, the make-up of TPI, the ethics of the showring or which breed is supreme, we need to celebrate the dairy cow. Regardless of what the national media tries to tell us, the consumer does appreciate your time and effort and they still seem in awe of the work and wonder of a dairy farmer. To ensure that dairy farmers are still able to be profitable, Holstein USA is continuing its efforts in the milk marketing arena. Dairy Price Stabilization bills have been introduced in both houses of Congress, H.R. 5288 sponsored by Rep Costa,CA and S. 3531 sponsored by Sen. Sanders, VT. Both of these bills contain many of the original ideas of Holstein’s Dairy Price Stabilization plan. Please encourage all your elected officials to read and consider these bills. In order to keep you more closely informed of happenings in Washington and with milk marketing, a Holstein Legislative update email has been created. Each issue will explain milk marketing and policy issues taking place during the previous month. To sign up, go to www.holsteinusa.com/association/dpsp.html or contact Lucas Sjostrom at lsjostrom@holstein.com.
Hello All! Hopefully this letter finds you surviving the heat! I am sure you are all as ready for the fall as I am. I also would like to congratulate all those who exhibited cattle at local and state shows this summer. It is great to see that despite the economy, people are still bringing out quality animals to support these shows! One thing I would like to discuss with you is the topic of transfers. We all know that the number of animals being sold and transferred has fell due to the cattle market. However, there is still the responsibility as a seller of a Registered Holstein to complete a transfer application with Holstein for each animal sold. By transferring these animals to the buyer, you are ensuring that your quality genetics that you have worked years for, will continue on with the new owner. I would also like to remind you of a few advantages to transferring your animals: • Value of the animal increases. Still in this down market, I have seen Registered animals bring more than just grade animals. On average 200 to 300 dollars more! • Free three-generation pedigree to new owners. This provides the new owner with performance information. Breeding and management information. By knowing the lineage of that animal, new buyers can manage inbreeding and genetic recessives. There are many different easy ways you can file your transfers. First, the most convenient would be filing them online. By just logging onto www.holsteinusa.com you can find an online application that can be completed in just a few minutes. Secondly, you can use the paper application form. These can be found online as well, or sent to you in the mail. Lastly, you can contact customer service at Holstein, or myself at 316772-1884 or cunruh@holstein.com and we can help you with any transfer needs you might have. Remember, the sooner you complete these applications the cheaper they will be. So let us all remember our responsibilities as Holstein Association members and satisfy our buyers by providing them with the papers transferred into their names. Let me know if you need anything. See you soon!
Kate Geppert
Callie Unruh
Robert F. Thomson, Jr. Robert F. Thomson, Jr., 87, of Springfield, passed away in his home, Monday, June 7, 2010, following a short illness. He was born June 4, 1923, to Robert and Garnett (Kreider) Thomson, in the farm home east of Springfield, where he lived his entire life. Services were held June 12 in Springfield. A third-generation dairy farmer and always active in agricultural affairs, his “Robthom” Holstein dairy cattle were internationally known. He was also a 75year-member of Oakland Methodist Church. Mr. Thomson was a graduate of Greenwood High School and attended the University of Missouri. He was married to Marianna Mark on January 8, 1950. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Doris Lee Bishop. He is survived by his wife of 60 years; a brother, Royal (Bonnie) Thomson; son, Mark Thomson; daughters, Carol Kollmeyer, Nancy Thomson, Janice Ling, and Mary Angelo; 10 grandchildren, David, Amy and Rachel Tag, Robert and Laura Bachmann, Eric, Monica, and Kelsey Ling, Mikala and Lexie Angelo; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Robert F. Thomson, Jr. Agricultural Endowment Scholarship. This scholarship was established in 1979 when ‘Bud’ won the Ford Efficiency Award. The scholarship is given to a Missouri State University student majoring in agriculture. Bud didn’t want a high grade restriction on the scholarship, he believed there were many good agriculture students who didn’t always have
perfect grades. The scholarship is awarded to someone interested in the dairy industry. Memorial contributions for the late Alton Ling were also included in this scholarship fund. Cards and contributions can be sent to Marianna Thompson, 4803 E. Farm Road 116, Springfield, MO 65802.
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Schiller Joins Holstein
New Regional Rep for Kansas
Charlie Schiller has been hired as the Holstein Association USA Regional Representative for parts of the Western U.S., including the states of Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Utah and Wyoming. Schiller is orginally from Freeport, Minnesota and is a 2010 graduate of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. He majored in Animal Science with a Dairy Industry emphasis, and a minor in Applied Economics. While at college, Schiller was active in the Gopher Dairy Club and Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. Previously, Schiller completed an internship with ABS Global, Inc. He has just been selected as a 2010 National Dairy Shrine Student Recognition Winner Schiller’s family owns and operates Schillview Holsteins where he has played an active role in the care of the herd,the breeding program, and marketing genetics. He was also a longtime member of the Minnesota Junior Holstein Association. Based out of Salt Lake City, he can be reached at 320.490.4082 or cschiller@holstein.com.
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Calving
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ACC-SS should only be used for a single-use artificial insemination of bovine heifers that are not part of a timed A.I. or synchronization program or being flushed for embryo transfer. For optimum results, use only by those highly experienced in A.I. technique. ACC-SS is subject to availability. Accelerated Genetics, or its agents, will not make any guarantee or warranty on conception rates and/or gender ratio. ©2010 Accelerated Genetics. Artificial insemination straws of the customer’s sexed semen are for single use insemination only and not for invitro-fertilization or embryo transfer. Not for resale. Customer sexed ® semen is produced by Sexing Technologies using the proprietary technology of XY, Inc. U.S. Patent Nos. 5,135,759; 6,372,422; 7,094,527; 7,208,265. Patents Pending. XY is a trademark of XY, Inc.
Some of these and other sires are available in ACC-SS sexed semen. Visit www.accelgen.com for an updated list of ACC-SS sires.
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Missouri State Fair August 20, 2010 Sedalia, Missouri Judge: Mike Heath
Spring Heifer Calf 1. Golden-Dream Rambo Cheyenne, Trent Harker; 2. Highlane Pronto Priscilla, Highlane Farms, Pleasant Hope; 3. Lenzway Rhapsody Roxana-ET, Manuela Bedoya, Mt Vernon; 4. Mik-Nels Domino Darcy, Steven Nelson, Grovespring Winter Heifer Calf 1. Highlane Damion Magic, Highlane Farms, Pleasant Hope; 2. Mik-Nels Domino Dimples, Steven Nelson, Grovespring; 3. J-Lean Ely Dutch, Kristin Luttrell, Springfield, 4. Robthom Paradis Karisma, Mark Thomson, Springfield Fall Heifer Calf 1Ram-Elle Durchan Jaylo-ET, Michelle Ramaeker, Mountain Grove; 2. Whitehead Astro Coco, Bailee Whitehead. Conway; 3. Sipka PG Adrnin Song-ET, Blake Wright, Clever; 4 . MD-Delight Sancz Allison-ET, Bailee Whitehead, Conway Summer Yearling Heifer 1. Aragorn Marathon Winner, David Day, Buffalo; 2. Budjon-JK Jasper EffieEt Phil Hamner / Jeff Conrad, Willow Springs; 3. Budjon-JK Talent Eaddy-TW Steven Nelson, Grovesprings; 4.Dawning Day Pundit Reece, Nora Hackman, Marthasville Spring Yearling Heifer 1. Toecky Sensation Jafari, Tom Durst, Huggins; 2. Robthom Tillie Moscow, Mark Thomson, Springfield; 3. Whitehead Pronto ATM, Bailee Whitehead, Conway; 4. L&M Rampage Red AppleRed-ET, Cole McMullin, Sedalia Winter Yearling Heifer 1. Miss Aspen Cinderella, Nathan Miller and Neil Longan, Walnut Grove; 2. Highlane Dundee Kiara-ET, Highlane Farms, 3. Robthom Blake Lou, Robthom Farm, Springfield; 4. L&M Jet Abigail-Red-ET, Cole McMullin, Sedalia Fall Yearling Heifer 1.Wrightvale JL Jasper Persy, Lora Wright, Clever; 2. Wrightvale JL Aspen Jewelry Larry & Jodi Wright, Clever; 3.Aragorn DW Skylight, David Day, Buffalo; 4. Andrus-F Zander Ranae, Brandon Andrus, Cabool Junior Champion Aragorn Marathon Winner Res. Jr Champion Wrightvale JL Jasper Persy Hon. Mention Jr Champion Wrightvale JL Aspen Jewelry Junior Best 3 Females 1. Robthom Farm, Springfield; 2. Highlane Farms, Pleasant Hope; 3. Jessilyn McLean, Republic; 4. Dustin Luttrell, Springfield PAGE 6 - MSHN, September 2010
Dry 3 & 4 Year-Old 1.Mik-Nels Lheros Joett, Steven Nelson, Grovespring; 2. Bricky-Creek Dundee Dot Crystal Chamberlin, Cole Camp Dry Aged 1. S-M-E- Distri Scarlet-Red-ET, Cody Nelson, Mountain Grove Jr 2-Year-Old 1. Robthom Variety Kiel, Robthom Farm, Springfield; 2. Gambit Stormin Lyla Neil Longan, Sedalia; 3. Rose-Vue Dstrgene Julia-Red, Tara Kocher / Jeff Conrad, Willow Springs; 4. Yard-O-Ute Everest Idona, Wade Yardley, Utah Sr 2-Year-Old 1. Indies-View LuLu Jasper, Bailee Whitehead, Conway; 2. Ram-Elle Turbo Venus, Michelle Ramaeker, Mountain Grove; 3. C-Hill-Top Blitz Blitzin, Crystal Chamberlin, Cole Camp Jr 3-Year-Old 1. Robthom Nissen Moscow, Robthom Farm, Springfield; 2. De-Mar-Rich Sept Tabitha, Chandler Gall, Bunceton; 3. C-Hill-Top Blitz Baby Aleck, Crystal & Chelsea Chamberlin, Cole Camp;4. JL-Kel Land Diamond, Ellie Wantland, Niangua Sr 3-Year-Old 1. Ms Hack SS Ella Rae Red-ET, Nora Hackman, Marthasville; 2. 2. BU MilLon SS Lil Elegance-ET, Nathan Miller and Blake Longan, Walnut Grove; 3. Desire-S Desiree-Red-ET, Jerry Gall, Bunceton Int. Champion Ms Hack SS Ella Rae Red-ET Res. Int. Champion Indies-View LuLu Jasper Hon. Mention Intermediate Champ Robthom Nissen Moscow 4-Yr Old 1. Toecky Maurice Syriana, Candy Durst, Huggins; 2. 2. Highlane Champion Krista, Highlane Farms, Pleasant Hope; 3. Mik-Nels Gibson Marcy, Steven Nelson, Grovespring 4. Viethsons Outside Sheryl, Katie Wantland, Niangua 5-Yr Old 1. Ozark Royal Ray Sheri, Grant Dohle & Abbi Goldenberg, Halfway; 2. Mik-Nels Durham Doodle, Steven Nelson, Grovespring; 3. Angelo Advent Redrose-Red, Ryan & Mary Angelo, Fair Grove; 4. Gloryland Lily Rae, Jerry Gall, Bunceton Aged Cow 1. Robthom Carolina Boss-ET, Robthom Farm, Springfield; 2. Robthom Jiana Outisde-ET, Robthom Farm, Springfield; 3. Rekab Wade Giant Perkie, Justin & Cody Nelson, Mountain Grove; 4. De-Mar-Rich Ruben Jillian-ET, Chandler Gall, Bunceton 125,000 lb. Cow 1. Robthom Sophie Integrity, Robthom Farm, Springfield Sr & Grand Champion Robthom Carolina Boss-ET
Grand Champion: Robthom Carolina Boss
Int. Champion: Ms Hack SS Ella Rae-Red
Jr Champion: Wrightvale JL Jasper Persy
Res. Sr & Res. Grand Champion Robthom Sophie Integrity Hon. Mention Grand Champion Ms Hack SS Ella Rae-Red-et Best Bred & Owned Robthom Carolina Boss-ET Dairy Herd 1. Robthom Farm, Springfield Best 3 Females 1. Robthom Farm, Springfield; 2.Steven Nelson, Grovespring Produce-Of-Dam 1. Casey & Kat, Dustin Luttrell, Springfield; 2.Allie & Anastasia, Manuela Bedoya, Mt. Vernon Daughter-Dam 1. Doodle & Dimple, Steven Nelson, Grovespring; 2. Ella & Emma, Nora Hackman, Marthasville; 3. Lily & Lolita, Jerry Gall, Bunceton; 4. Blitzen & Dollar, Crystal Chamberlin, Cole Camp Breeders Herd 1. Robthom Farm, Springfield; 2.Jerry Gall, Bunceton Premier Breeder Robthom Farm Premier Exhibitor Robthom Farm
Wedding Bells Ring This Summer
Leslie Moreland and Michael Culpepper were married on May 29, 2010 in Liberty, Missouri. Leslie is the daughter of Jay and Brenda Moreland of Harrisionville and Michael is the son of Dennis and Johna Culpepper of Harrisonville. Both Leslie and Michael are recent graduates of Missouri State University with education degrees. Leslie teaches 2nd grade at Harrisonville Elementary School and Michael is a high school special education teacher and assistant football coach at RayPec High School. The couple resides in Harrisonville. Robin Morgan and Luther (Luke) Gier were married June 5, 2010 in Butler, Missouri at the Church of the Nazarene. Robin is the daughter of Lynn and Paula Morgan of Butler and Luke is the son of David and Ann Gier of High Point. Both are recent graduates of the College of the Ozarks. The couple resides in High Point where Luke manages the family dairy farm and Robin teaches 1st grade in Russellville. Kalli Keen of Baldwin City, Kansas and Kevin Ehrhardt of Baldwin, Maryland, were married June 12, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lawrence, Kansas. The bride is the daughter of Houston and Carol Keen of Baldwin City and the groom is the son of James and Elaine Ehrhardt of Baldwin. A reception was given at the bride’s family farm, Rockledge Farms, Lawrence, KS. Kalli is a 2004 graduate of Ottawa High School, attended Oklahoma State University and is a 2010 graduate of Johnson County Community College School of Nail Technology. She is the office coordinator for Ehrhardt Farms of Baldwin, Md., and a nail technician at Madonna Tan & Cuts of White Hall, Md. Kevin is a 1997 graduate of Fallston High School and attended Harford County Community College. He is in charge of the embryo import and export operation and show cattle for Ehrhardt Farms. The couple resides in Baldwin, Maryland.
Private-Label Milk Continues to Affect Dean Foods
According to the Wall Street Journal, the head of Dean Foods said that margins at the largest U.S. milk producer remain under pressure from discounting retailers, though the company expects to meet cost-cutting targets ahead of schedule. The company has been hit by a shift toward private-label milk sales by retailers eager to drive store traffic, as well as a Department of Justice probe into its role in the still-fragmented U.S. dairy industry. Chairman and CEO Gregg Engles said that the outlook for the milk business remains murky. While the pressure to reduce prices over the past 18 months feels like it is “starting to peter out,” that doesn’t mean prices will rebound. Excess milk production capacity has exacerbated the problem for the largest U.S. dairy producer, and Engles said he doesn’t expect capacity to drop “as quickly as profits in the industry suggests that it should.” The Dallas-based company has made 40 acquisitions during the past two decades and now has 38% share in the fluid milk market. While the focus on the fluid milk business has been costcutting, Dean executives said that sales in its WhiteWaveAlpro have remained strong. This segment includes Silk soymilk, Horizon Organic dairy products and International Delight coffee creamer.
Holsteins Offers New Genomic Tests
With the introduction of the 3K SNP genomic chip, the opportunity to provide genomic information on more of your heifers and cows has become more economical. In addition, for those desiring to know a more detail listing of an animal genomes, an 800K High Density test is also now available. The 3K SNP test gives you a sizeable increase in reliability over Parent Averages for a fraction of the cost of the 50K SNP test. It is suitable for many practical applications, to assist you in making breeding decisions in your herd. This test provides the most benefit (greatest increase in reliabilities) if both the sire and dam have 50K genomic test results, but also provides a large increase over Parent Average even if the dam has not been tested. See the table below for a comparison. This lowerdensity chip uses the information from 3,000 SNPs to predict up to 50,000 SNPs in an animal’s genome. The 50K SNP test has been the most broadly used of the three tests, and is what the majority of animals have been tested under up to this point. As opposed to the 3K chip, the 50K SNP chip measures 50,000 SNPs in an animal’s genome, to give you increased reliability. The 800K (HD) SNP test is the most advanced genomic test available. If you are interested in the 800K test, please contact the Holstein Association Quality Assurance department to see if this test will best meet your needs. The different levels of genomic testing will have the following effect: Projected Reliabilities for PTA Milk Parent Average 42% 3K (If sire and MGS have 50K results, but dam does not) 60% 3K SNP (if both parents have 50K results) 65% 50K SNP test 72% 800K (HD) SNP test 74% Any female in your herd, regardless of registry status may be genomically tested through Holstein Association USA. Grade Holstein cattle that are submitted for genomic testing will be entered into Holstein Association USA’s Basic ID database at the traditional $1 Basic ID fee. For every twenty animals that a producer upgrades from Basic ID to Registered status following a genomic test for each animal, they will receive a coupon for one free 3K genomic test (must be used within three months of the issue date). Genetic predications will be available depending on when the samples were received by the laboratories. Individual Predictions will be available on holsteinusa.com, as well as distributed to our customers by mail, fax or email. *Please note that the date results will be available is an estimated date. Information is subject to change. Please see http://aipl. arsusda.gov/reference/sched.htm for any updates to the evaluation schedule. For 2010, the following schedule is in effect: Sample Received Prediction Available September 1 October 15 October 1 November 5 November 1 December 10 December 1 January 14 Whether your animals are Registered or grade, Holstein Association USA can fulfill your testing needs. Holstein Association USA offers a full complement of genomic and other genetic testing services. The current prices for genomic testing are as follows: Holstein USA Member Non-Member International 3K SNP Test $35 $36 $43 50K SNP Test $132 $133 $140 800K (HD) SNP $347 $348 $355 All genomic testing kits are available today! Call Holstein Association USA Customer Service at 800.952.5200 to request your kits. MSHN, September 2010 - PAGE 7
Genomic and Mating Decisions Across the Region This issue of the roundtable gives the views of dairymen across the region on a few simple questions. Throughout the spring and summer, the changes to the TPI formula and the impact of genomics have generated much discussion. The following is just a sample of the concerns facing Holstein breeders in our region. Those who responded are: Shirley Best, Missouri; Judy Borman, Missouri; Heinz & Vroni Buff, Missouri; Mark Chamberlin, Missouri; Eugene George, Kansas; Bob Griggs, Oklahoma, Brad Groves, Missouri; Stanley Haedge, Texas; Kenneth Hall, Arkansas; Wade Hall, Arkansas; Phil & Nancy Hamner, Missouri; Leo Hoff, Jr, Texas; David Jons, Kansas; David Jones, Oklahoma; Todd Mason, Oklahoma; Angie Meyer, Oklahoma; Michelle Ramaeker, Missouri; Michael Schreiber, Texas; Bruce Tencleve, Arkansas; Larry & Jodi Wright, Missouri; and Henry Zapalac, Texas. 1. Do you use genomic young sires? Shirley Best: Yes Judy Borman: Yes Heinz & Vroni Buff: Yes Mark Chamberlin: Yes, we use a few. Eugene George: Some Bob Griggs: Yes, but I use them with caution, knowing that genomics is only 70% accurate. Brad Groves: Yes Stanley Haedge: Yes Kenneth Hall: Yes Wade Hall:Yes, but because of his pedigree not because of his genomic scores Phil & Nancy Hamner: Yes, not because they were high genomic, but because they came from strong cow families Leo Hoff, Jr: Yes, we’ve used about 20 different genomic bulls. David Jons: No David Jones: Yes, the heavy use of genomic young sires was generated by economic times. We could use the top genomic bulls much cheaper than the top end proven bulls. Todd Mason: Yes Angie Meyer: Yes Michelle Ramaeker: Yes Michael Schreiber: Yes Bruce Tencleve: I have used Aftershock but use him because of his pedigree not because of his genomic scores Larry & Jodi Wright: No, we use genetic tested young sires. Henry Zapalac: We used genomic young sires last breeding season, will use some PAGE 8 - MSHN, September 2010
(10-20%) this year. males 2. Is it easy to identify which bulls 4. Do you plan to use the new 3K are genomic young sires or proven genomic test? bulls? Shirley Best: Yes, if the milk price and Shirley Best: No, it is confusing market of cattle improves Judy Borman: Not at first glance Judy Borman: Yes Heinz & Vroni Buff: Yes Heinz & Vroni Buff: No, not now Mark Chamberlin: Yes Mark Chamberlin: Not right now Bob Griggs: Yes Eugene George: I’ve thought about it, Brad Groves: Yes just haven’t yet Stanley Haedge: Yes Bob Griggs: Maybe if I have an animal Kenneth Hall: No, you have to look that is worth being genomic tested for Wade Hall: Can be misleading use in upcoming female or male sales. Phil & Nancy Hamner: Yes Brad Groves: Yes Leo Hoff, Jr: Yes, if you know what to Stanley Haedge: No look for Kenneth Hall: No David Jons: Yes, just look to see if Wade Hall: When I use a genomic test it the bull has milking daughters on his will be the cheaper one. proof Phil & Nancy Hamner: Maybe in the David Jones: Yes future Todd Mason: Yes Leo Hoff, Jr: We might do some now Angie Meyer: Yes David Jons: NO Michelle Ramaeker: Yes David Jones: Yes Michael Schreiber: Yes, but you Todd Mason: Yes have to look. Some Angie Meyer: Maybe ost M n studs have Michelle Ramaeker: Yes, a m airy them separate do plan on testing on a ? Trait D t u o Ab d e n and others put regular basis r e Conc them all togethMichael Schreiber: Not Udders er. You need to right now, but maybe if look at the numthe milk price is better. ber of daughters Bruce Tencleve: I don’t know enough in a proof. about that test. Bruce Tencleve: You have to be careful Larry & Jodi Wright: No when looking strictly at genomic scores Henry Zapalac: No Larry & Jodi Wright: No 5. Do you use the TPI or Net Merit Henry Zapalac: It’s easy to identify, look formula as your primary sire selecfor reliability less than 75%. tion tool? 3. Have you genomically tested any Shirley Best: No, but will use on some of your females? animals that it would help her index Shirley Best: No numbers. I do look at Net Merit. Judy Borman: Yes Judy Borman: Not now, we did in past Heinz & Vroni Buff: No years. Mark Chamberlin: No Heinz & Vroni Buff: Yes, more or less Eugene George: No Mark Chamberlin: TPI Bob Griggs: No Eugene George: No Brad Groves: Yes, with mixed results Bob Griggs: No, I mainly look at type data Stanley Haedge: No of feet, legs, udder composite scores, Kenneth Hall: No and overall type data along with sire Wade Hall: No conception rate. Phil & Nancy Hamner: No Brad Groves: TPI Leo Hoff, Jr: No Stanley Haedge: No David Jons: Yes Kenneth Hall: No David Jones: No Wade Hall: No, I look at udder composTodd Mason: No ite, type and milk Angie Meyer: Yes Phil & Nancy Hamner: We don’t use Michelle Ramaeker: Not yet either of them Michael Schreiber: No Leo Hoff, Jr: TPI Bruce Tencleve: No David Jons: TPI and PTAT Larry & Jodi Wright: No David Jones: TPI Henry Zapalac: haven’t tested any fe- Todd Mason: Not really
Shout, Toystory, Braxton & Emphasis Angie Meyer: No, I use Bob Griggs. Michelle Ramaeker: No, do not use TPI, Judy Borman: Sanchez, Million, Mich primarily use type and cow family in and Durham Heinz & Vroni Buff: Triple Ivory, Sansire selection chez, Onward, Marion, Blitz, Alexander Michael Schreiber: Net Merit Bruce Tencleve: I look at udder compos- & Dotson Mark Chamberlin: Sanchez, Lightening, ite, type and feet & legs Planet, Million, We use a lot of gender Larry & Jodi Wright: No selected semen Henry Zapalac: No 6. What trait are you are most con- Eugene George: Atlantic, Atwood, Braxton & Allen cerned about in your herd? Shirley Best: I want a good balanced Bob Griggs: Million, Sanchez, Planet, cow. I don’t like a narrow front end. I Braxton, Alexander, Emphasis, Ernie, Dusk, General, Gabor. I recently went like especially good udders. Judy Borman: Udders and feet and back to Damion after seeing second crop daughters and also use the high genomic legs type young sire G. W. Atwood. Heinz & Vroni Buff: Feet problems Mark Chamberlin¨ We select for type and Brad Groves: AltaIota, Gerard, Super, Observer, Browser, Sefeed for milk bastian, Big Eugene George: Udder and Type Time, Dusk, Bob Griggs: Udders g n i d Sanchez, n are still the numo ose resp h t Domain f ber one trait for me. o % k 71 en-Mar Stanley G Also sound feet and g n i s are u z e Haedge: leg scores. h c San Braxton, Brad Groves: Stmatic Dundee, Udders Alexander, Boxer, Stanley Haedge: Type Sanchez & Laramee – udder and feet and Kenneth Hall: Aftershock, Roy, Dundee, legs Advent, Reality-Red, Sanchez, Damion, Kenneth Hall: Udder composite Clinton Wade Hall: Udders and strength Phil & Nancy Hamner: We don’t have Phil & Nancy Hamner: Advent, Dundee, one particular trait. We try to breed Redliner, Phoenix and Taurus young for what each individual cow needs to sires by Jasper, Goldwyn and Shottle improve the next generation. Udders Wade Hall: Talent, Dundee, some Sanwould be one trait we are working on chez, some Aftershock Leo Hoff, Jr: Sanchez, Alexander, improving in our herd. Dusk, Destry, Braxton, Time, Boxer, Leo Hoff, Jr: Overall type and udders David Jons: No single trait, over- Copenhagen all Type. In the last 2 years I have been David Jons: Sanchez and Durham able to sell nearly 200 embryos sired by David Jones: Bookem, Al, Boxer, Million, Shottle, Goldwyn, Advent, Doron, Mil- Plato, Sholten & Destry lion and Alexander, all high type bulls. I Todd Mason: Sanchez, Alexander, Roy, could never of sold those embryos using Shaquille, Emphasis, Dusk, Angie Meyer: Sanchez, Dempsey, and high NM$ bulls. David Jones: Productive Life. Udders Atwood used to be our 1st trait to look at but we Michelle Ramaeker: Avalanche, Braxton, have had to start looking at the health Phoenix, Hawk, Force, Masterpiece, Absolute-Red, Redliner-Red, Redlou-Red, traits and Productive Life. Turbo, Brad, Moracco Todd Mason: Type Michael Schreiber: Al, Boxer, Casino, Angie Meyer: Feet and legs and Freddie Michelle Ramaeker: Udders Bruce Tencleve: Still use Durham, Michael Schreiber: Udders Dundee, some Sanchez, Aftershock Bruce Tencleve: Udders and strength Larry & Jodi Wright: Type, if you have Larry & Jodi Wright: Jasper, Damion, high type then you have great udders, Sanchez, Hezbella, Atwood, Atlantic, Aftershock, Dundee, Durchan, Hi Metro, dairy, feet and legs, etc Commisioner Henry Zapalac: Type and Pregnancy 7. Who are some of the current bulls Henry Zapalac: All Select bulls – Gabor, Alexander, Braxton, Damion, Ernie, you are using? Shirley Best: Sanchez, Million, Dusk, General, Durable, Pronto, Atwood and Alexander, Mac, Jordan, Shottle, Sentry, for cleanup Laramee, Sensation and Atlantic
8. What is the biggest problem facing the Holstein cow today? Shirley Best: Feet & legs, strength and the milk price compared to what dairymen’s cost of production. It does help to have a balanced cow that will last for years so that you don’t have to replace her, which gives you another market. Judy Borman: Longevity Heinz & Vroni Buff: In our opinion the difference between show cows/heifers and economical animals is too big. Mark Chamberlin: We need more functional type, especially udders. Breed too much for production and not enough type. Eugene George: Feet and legs Bob Griggs: The ability for that cow to not only produce milk but to stay in the herd for a long time so she must be able to have the type that will make her last in any environment and must have the ability to breed back and produce another offspring. Brad Groves: Genomics. I think it will get better with more time and tests ran Stanley Haedge: Lack of longevity Kenneth Hall: There is a disconnect between the high profile cows which are selling for large amounts of money and those who are just trying to make a living. Wade Hall: Too many weak front-ended frail cows Phil & Nancy Hamner: The biggest problem facing the Holstein cow is ‘Making a Cow’ with Longevity. We need to pay less attention to production on our 2 year old. If the young cow has superior feet, legs and udder, production will come with maturity. Leo Hoff, Jr: Too much stress David Jons: The biggest problem facing the Holstein cow today is having owners that are not paid enough money from the milk produced by the cow to enable her owner to stay in business. David Jones: Reproduction Todd Mason: Reproduction Angie Meyer: Size of the herd, the herds are too big Michelle Ramaeker: With the use of genomic testing on young sires, too many bulls from the same bloodlines are being sent to stud. The result is the decrease in genetic gene pool which will have a negative effect in the long run with the increase in inbreeding. Michael Schreiber: Feet and legs Bruce Tencleve: Too many weak frontended frail cows that don’t last Larry & Jodi Wright: O-man’it is’ Henry Zapalac: Reproduction MSHN, September 2010 - PAGE 9
2010 Progressive Breeders Registry Award Winners A. J. & J. T. Ling , Springfield, MO Best Sunrise Dairy , Houston, MO Borman Farm , Kingdom City, MO Todd & Brad Groves , Billings, MO
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Donald Deters , Baileyville, KS
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Buster I. Goff , Hobbs, NM
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2010 Progressive Genetics Award Winners Borman Farm, Kingdom City, MO Todd & Brad Groves , Billings, MO Wilson Martin , Memphis, MO
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Frans Beukeboom , Dublin, TX Jacob Wiersma , Dublin, TX Michael Schreiber , Windthorst, TX Milky-Way Dairy, Hereford, TX
Missouri Holstein Field Day
Dairymen from across Missouri gathered at the Groves Farm on July 22, 2010 for the Missouri Holstein Field Day. Brothers Todd and Brad Groves have taken over the reins of the Holstein and Brown Swiss farm from their father, Lonnie. The crowd enjoyed a judging
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contest, a dunking tank for the juniors, delicious pizza from Rocco’s pizza, ice cream from Midwest Dairy, entertaining talk by Jerry Crownover, a plethora of door prizes, fellowship with others and most importantly a chance to view an impressive herd of cattle.
Missouri Selects 2012 Holstein Convention Chairmen
Plans are well underway for the 2012 National Holstein Convention which will be held June 27-30 in Springfield, Missouri. Chairman for the individual committees have been selected and they are all working within their committees to provide a fun and educational time for everyone. This will be a huge undertaking for Missouri and help from all members is encouraged and will be appreciated! Make sure you mark your calendars and get ready to ‘Get Your Kicks on Route 66.’ Convention Chairman: Dr. Barry Steevens Adult Banquet: Pam Probert & Marilyn Moreland Dairy Bar: Stacy Dohle & Alfred Brandt Finance Committee: Dr. Rex Ricketts & Jerry King Hospitality & Family Night: Kate Geppert & Sherri Peters Host Day Activities: Brad Groves & Shirley Best Junior Activites: Robert & Janice Perry Non-Delegate Activites: Patti Delong & Betty Voskamp Publicity: Mary Angelo Pre-Convention Activites: Fritz Hegeman & Roy Parsons Registration: Jodi Wright & Mark Witherspoon Sale Committee: Larry Wright Transportation Ted Probert & Tony Rickard
2010 National Convention Highlights
Holstein enthusiasts were hooked on Minnesota in June for the National Holstein Convention. The fishing trips, riverboat rides, farm tours, relaxing night at the Arboretum and of course shopping at the Mall of American will definitely make this a convention to remember. Our Minnesota hosts did a wonderful job making everyone fill Left: Missouri delegates Barry Steevens and Janice Perry; Middle: Kansas delegates Dave Rottinghaus and Roy Buessing; Right: Carol Keen of Kansas enjoying one of her many ‘birthdays.’ welcome. Kicking off the business meeting to re-evaluate the TPI formula and raise with his Annual State of the Association the type contribution to a level that more address, CEO John M. Meyer provided accurately reflects what breeder’s desire updates on several issues impacting for a balance of type and production. the Association. The Dairy Price Stabi- Their second resolution dealt with lization Program (DPSP) is continually genomics. It stated that all breeders gaining momentum and some elected fund the genetic system with DHIA testofficials in Washington D.C. have come ing fees, breed association activity, and on board. Bills have been introduced semen purchases. They ask that the in the House of Representatives, H.R. Holstein USA board of directors advise 5288, and the Senate, S. 3531, which USDA’s Animal Improvement Programs contain elements of the DPSP as their Laboratory (AIPL) that breeders need a foundation. Members are encouraged to genetic system that creates long-term contact their elected representatives in confidence in genetic predictions. That genetic system must allow breeders to support of these bills. Association staff enacted several compare animals on the same scale. cost-saving measures in 2009, includ- Further, breeders must have ample ing a soft moratorium on travel, hiring opportunity to contribute feedback to freeze, wage freeze, and reduced over- proposed AIPL changes and be advised time. These measures collectively saved at least three to six months before proposed changes are implemented. Still $322,000 last year. Genomics have been the topic that further, new genetic calculations should as been of great interest industry-wide not be published when using female in recent months. Tom Lawlor made a DNA (which is the intellectual property presentation to the membership to help of each respective breeder) unless apexplain what changed with the April proved by the Holstein Association and 2010 genetic evaluations in regards to its board of directors. And lastly, all imputation of cows with genomically- industry partners should work on develtested offspring and re-scaling of cows’ oping a long-term vision for genomics. PTAs. A lively discussion followed his In other business, elections were held presentation where any member had for four seats on the Holstein Association the opportunity to take the floor and ask USA board of directors. Re-elected to his questions and make remarks over the second three-year term on the board major areas of concern, particularly the was Leroy Eggink, representing Region 6. Elected to their first three-year terms accuracy of the genomic evaluations. Lawlor discussed some of the future on the board were Peter B. Waterman, USDA changes which will be forthcom- Maine, for Region 1; Gayle M. Carson, ing. In August 2010, two new traits will Tenn., in Region 4; and Corey Geiger, be introduced – cow and heifer concep- Wis., for the At-Large position. tion rates. They will only be calculated At the annual banquet, three dison herds participating in AI testing tinguished awards were presented. Ida programs. In December 2010, two ad- B. Ruby, Scio, Ore., was selected as ditional traits will be introduced – sire the recipient of Holstein’s 2010 DistinTop: A few of conception rate on conventional semen guished Leadership Award. This award the Kansas and sire conception rate on sexed se- recognizes an individual who has made girls: Maggie men. Also, in December, geneotypes a career of providing outstanding and Seiler, Ashley from the 3K SNP chip may receive official unselfish leadership for the betterment and Erica RotGTPA’s and a code indicating whether of the dairy industry. Doug Maddox, tinghaus . The Riverdale, Calif., was the 2010 recipient a 3K, 50K or 800K SNP chip may be Steevens famincluded in the genetic evaluation files. of Holstein’s Elite Breeder Award. Madily and Fritz Hegeman at April 2011 is the USDA’s target date for dox was honored at the recent National the Arboretum. having a resolution for the cow adjust- Holstein Convention in Bloomington, A crew of Misments so genotyped and imputed cows Minn. The award recognizes a Holstein souri juniors are on the same base as cows that have breeder who has bred outstanding animeet Dora the mals, making a notable contribution to not been genotyped. Explorer at the Resolutions were passed concerning the U.S. Holstein breed. Tim Baker, of Mall of America. Brad Groves and Marilyn MoreStar-Summit Holsteins in Byron Centhe TPI formula makeup and genomics. land have been enjoying dinner at TGI Fridays. The first resolution presented from Wis- ter, Mich. was the 2009 Distinguished Judy Borman, Sophie Geppert, Alfred & Sonja Brandt are ready to tour the Arboretum. consin asked Holstein Association USA Young Holstein Breeder. MSHN, September 2010 - PAGE 11
Juniors - Jot it Down... 2010 National Convention
In the state banner contest, Missouri took home 2nd place honors.
Above: Blake & Austin Moreland and Jacob Peters of Missouri enjoyed the Host Farm Tours. Erin Leach of Kansas won the Junior Division of the Folding Display Contest with Which Milk Replacer Will Be Better?” Below: The Kansas Juniors show their purple pride!
TX Jr’s Enjoy Game
T h o u g h summer is now over, the memories will last; especially for the Texas Junior Holstein Assoc.. For the second year in a row our juniors were able to enjoy a fun-filled event! This summer they gathered for an all-you-can-eat hotdog picnic followed by a Major League Baseball game at the Ranger Ballpark in Arlington where the Texas Rangers defeated the New York Yankees in an extra inning! A big thanks goes out to Dairy Max for sponsorship of this event! The next Texas Junior Holstein Association event will be held in conjunction with the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo in January 2011. At this event officer elections will be held followed by a pizza party! Jackson Awarded NDS McCullough Scholarship National Dairy Shrine in memory of Dr. Marshall E. McCullough, the well-respected nutrition researcher and educator from Georgia, will award Nancy Jackson of Cairo, MO the $2500 top scholarship to be used towards her continued education at the University of Missouri – Columbia in an Animal Science and Agribusiness management major.
Oklahoma Selects 2011 Dairy Princess
Kaylynn Million was crowned Oklahoma Dairy Princess by Kristin Meyer at the Sooner State Show. Cassidy Smith was first runner up and Leanne VanDerLann was second runner up.
2010 MO State Fair Youth Show Senior & Grand Champion:
Mik-Nels Durham Doodle, Steven Nelson Res. Sr. & Grand Champion Highlane Champion Krista, Matt Brown Intermediate Champion: Ms Hack SS Ella Rae-Red, Nora Hackmann Res. Intermediate Champion Whitehead Aspen Nikki, Baylie Whitehead Junior Champion: Wrightvale JL Jasper Persy, Lora Wright Res. Junior Champion Mik-Nels Domino Dimples, Steven Nelson Jr. Showmanship: Steven Nelson Sr. Showmanship: Manula Bedoya PAGE 12 - MSHN, September 2010
Grand Champion of the Missouri State Fair & Winner of the Mark Highfill Award was Steven Nelson
Junior Champion & winner of the Kay Bacon Memorial Award was Lora Wright
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
Brett Morris
405-222-2678
Ninnekah, Oklahoma
ROTTINGHAUS HOLSTEIN FARM Seneca, Kansas David: 785-336-1543
Walt: 785-336-2681
For Sale:
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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
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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: Dan Busch, Warrenton, MO
573-289-2058
Matt Drake, Freeman, MO
816-738-1825
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 . .................................................5 Borman Farm ......................................................... IBC Burton Sales................................................................1 Buggs Dairy Farm . ................................................... 13 Champsales . ............................................................ 14 Charan Farms ....................................................... ...14 Do-Be Holsteins . ...................................................... 14 George Farm Dispersal.............................................. 16 Groves-View Farm ................................................... 14 KABA-Select Sires . ................................................... 14 Klassen Dairy .............................................................4 M-6 Dairy.................................................................. 13 Mason Dairy Farm.......................................................3 Moreland Farms ....................................................... 13 Morrisland Holsteins.................................................. 13 Robthom Farm........................................................ IFC Rock Home Dispersal................................................. 16 Rockwin Dairy .......................................................... 14 Select Sires............................................................... BC Smith, Ed.................................................................. 14 Steele & King Farms ................................................. 13 Strickler Holsteins .................................................... 14 Whitehead Dairy ...................................................... 13
September 13
Hutchinson, Kansas
Kansas State Fair
September 21
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Fair
September 27
Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock Fair
Sept. 28 -Oct. 2
Madison, Wisconsin
World Dairy Expo
October 9 -10
Dallas, Texas
State Fair of Texas
October 16
Marshfield, Missouri
Missouri Holstein Futurity
October 16
Waco, Texas
Heart of Texas Fair
November 6
Louisville, Kentucky
Grand National Jr Show
November 8
Louisville, Kentucky
Mid-East Fall National
December 4
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma Holstein Meeting
January 28, 2011
Springfield, Missouri
Missouri Dairy Forum
January 29
Springfield, Missouri
Missouri Holstein Meeting
March 29
Hillsboro, Kansas
Rock-Home Complete Dispersal
March 30
Baldwin City, Kansas
George Complete Dispersal
2010 Missouri Holstein futurity
Noon, Saturday October 16 Marshfield, Missouri Come watch the Futurity and enjoy a lunch and fellowship with other dairymen. The Juniors will grill burgers and brats. Please bring a side dish or a dessert for everyone to enjoy 2010 Kansas State Fair
Grand Champion: Rocher Jordan Snow-Red, Cassy Krull Res. Grand Champion: Miss-Long-Green Brass Fiska, Brittnay George Intermediate Champion: Krull Goldwyn Entrust, Cassy Krull Res. Intermediate Champion: Budjon-JK Damion Ellette, Ron & Christy Ratliff Junior Champion: Krull Jasper Eventful, Cassy Krull Res. Junior Champion: Krull Debo Dreamgirl, Cassy Krull
It’s Time To Nominate Your Animal for the 2010 Missouri Cow of the Year
To nominate your cow she must be included in the December Mid-States Holstein News or a previous ad. To be nominated a cow must have been alive on Jan. 1, 2010, Bred & Owned, 87%RHA or above, and has been a milking female. All nominated Cows Must have an ad announcing their nomination. MSHN, September 2010- PAGE 15
Be Kansas Bound March 29 & 30, 2011 for these Outstanding Dispersals - Rock Home Holsteins & George Dairy Cattle Meet Our New EX-93’s
Rock-Home Holsteins - Home of... Elite Cow Families
SHE ! LS SEL
Miss-Long-Green Brass Friska EX-93 Res Sr & Grand Champion, 2010 KS State Fair Ms Atlee Shot Angelica A Shottle from Atlee’s family!
Deep Pedigrees & Elite Type
Miss-Long-Green STMC Alexis EX-93
Kansas State Fair Premier Breeder 2008-2009-2010! 2010 Kansas State Fair Results
Gloryland Linda Rae-ET EX-91 From the Roxy family, she’s Liberty Rae’s full sister Dtrs by Advent, Baxter, Shottle, Damion, Freemont Sell
1st Spring Heifer, (Pronto) 2nd Aged (Stormatic) 4th Wtr calf (Arlene son) 1st 100,000 lb (Brass) 1st Fall Yrlg (Touchdown) 2nd Jr Best Three 2nd Jr. 2-Yr (Laurin) 1st Best Three Females Grand Champion 4-H Show August 2010 Classification Results: 2 New EX-93 Cows - 11 New Very Goods 4 VG-2Yr Olds - 3 VG-88 2nd calf cows
Just a sampling of what you will see March 29!
We hope to see you March 30!
George Dairy Cattle Kevin Winter Hillsboro, Kansas 620-382-5563 rockhomeholsteins@hotmail.com PAGE 16 - MSHN, September 2010
Eugene, Laura, Casey & Brittnay George 918 E 1500 Road - Baldwin City, Kansas ph: 785-843-9466 cell: 785-691-6854 www.holsteinworld.com/georgedairycattle
How Do You Like This Hacinda?
RADINE JOLT HACINDA VG-87@3YR 1-11 365 2x 31,690 3.6 1119 3.0 961 HACINDA was fresh again in May with a Design heifer calf. She’s milking over 130 lbs and is bred to Durham Hacinda is a Jolt X G+Zenith and then an EX Emory.
LUCKIE’s Damion Dtr Sells in Illinois
Selling: Ms Flat-Net Damion Lucy Born: Jan. 18, 2009 Bred Aug. 6, 2010 to Mr Vision-Gen AltaClint-ET Luckie is a September Storm from the Durham Annabell EX-90 GMD family. Her 2E-92 Linjet dam with 32,690M 4.3 1406F is Annabell’s sister. Granddam is 3E-94 GMD DOM with 238,000 lft and records over 37,000m; Next 3 dams: 2E-92, 2E-91 & 2E-90 Lucy sells Oct. 23 at the Illinois Golden Opportunity Sale GBM SSTORM LUCKIE-ET EX-90 *RC 3-05 305 2x 20,750 2.9 599 3.0 631
owned with Mike Netemeyer
PBR - 14 yrs Progressive Genetics - 14 yrs RHA: 26,498M 1030F 822P BAA: 107.4
BORMAN FARM 4704 County Rd 240, Kingdom City, MO 65262
Harlan & Judy, 573-642-2767 bormanfarm@ktis.net Tim & Kelly, 573-592-7466 tborman20@gmail.com Kate & Sophia, 573-814-3148 dkgeppert@mchsi.com