September 2013
Mid-States Holstein News
Keys to Raising Better Calves Pete Heffering once said, “You’ve got to take care of your young calves. They are your cash crop.” I heartily agree!
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Calves raised on an accelerated calf program is the only way to go. The practice of underfeeding calves to get them on dry feed is not only outdated, but could call into question issues of animal welfare and well-being. Calves that grow over 2 lb/day are healthy, more competitive in the show ring, will have more merchandising advantages throughout their lives, and will give more milk as adult cows. Research worldwide is proving better grown calves perform better as cows.
Really, it’s about the emphasis on Quality and Excellency. Be good to your dairy calves and they will be good to you.
John Underwood Sparta, Missouri
Mid-States Holstein News
Inside: Missouri State Fair Results Mid State Classic Show Results Missouri Field Day
SEPT 2013 VOLUME 151
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Sue Ann Steele, Editor Rte. 4, Box 676 Butler, MO 64730 660-200-5214 Email: holstein1995@gmail.com 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: Bruce Tencelve, Little Rock; Vice-President: Susan Fisher, Beebe; Secretary/ Treasurer: Jim Griffin, 15542 Logan Cave Rd, Siloam Springs, AR; BOARD MEMBERS: James Smith, Doug Herbaugh, Randy Spears, Mike Quattlebaum KANSAS: President: Robbie Leach; Vice-President: Dwight Rokey; Past President: David Rottinghaus; Secretary: Kerri Ebert, 4210 Wam-Teau Drive, Wamego, DIRECTORS: Devon Benfer, Darren Benfer, Ryan Bodenhausen, Harry Clubine, Eugene George, Kevin Fast , Dale Klassen, Carol Keen, Doug Unruh, Kevin Winter MISSOURI: President: Eric Ling, Springfield ; VicePresident: Jay Moreleand, Harrisonville, Linn; Secretary/Treasurer: Jodi Wright, Verona; Directorat-large: Brad Grove, Billings, DIRECTORS: Eric Adkins, Dallas Cornelius, Kirby Hanson, Joe McClellan, Jay Moreland, Justin Nelson, Crystal Radamacher, John Schoen, Marvin Schoen, Ed Steele, Mike Wilson, Larry Wright NEW MEXICO: President: Andy Vaz, Roswell; VicePresident; 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, Michael Schreiber, Windthorst; Vice-President: Leo Hoff, Jr, Windthorst, Sec/Treas: Elwyn Liggett, 519 Liggett Rd, Bellevue; DIRECTORS: Randy Carpenter, Richie Heida, Gerard Hoekman, John Koster, Joseph Osinga, Stanley Haedge, Bradly Veitenheimer, Chad Steinberger 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
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On the cover Summer time means friends, fun, shows, conventions, field days among other things. A favorite show of many is the 4-State Dairy Days in Bentonville, Arkansas. In addition to shows, there are educational and social opportunities for kids in our region. The top right picture featured some of the Kansas Junior girls with one of the giant cows featured in Indianapolis at the National Holstein Convention. From left to right they are: Erin Leach, Maggie Seiler, Maryna Buessing, Jill Seiler, and Taylor Leach At Convention, the Missouri Juniors again captured Holstein Penny in the penny war competition. Celebrating the victory are Amanda Brooks, Hope McClellan, Sophie Geppert, Charlie Brooks, Kiera Groves, Lora Wright, Katelyn & Audrey McClellan, Dalton Smith, Taylor Groves and Blake Wright. The final picture features the Missouri Holstein royalty, Princess Bailee Whitehead and Miss Lauren Whitehead at the Missouri Holstein field day hosted by Scheer Dairy in New Haven. Thanks to Jim Griffin for the 4-H State Dairy Show picture and Maggie Seiler for the Kansas Junior picture.
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Greetings from the field! I hope everyone has enjoyed the pleasant summer weather we had this year. In my travels across southern Missouri over the past week, the cornfields have been buzzing with choppers and silage wagons running full bore. As we get ready for the fall show and sale season to kick into high gear, I just want to take a moment to comment on this summer’s show season and say that I have had a very enjoyable time getting around to most of the district shows in Missouri and Illinois. I especially enjoy watching youngsters that are finally big enough to put on their “whites” and lead a calf, just like they’ve watched others in their family do since they were toddlers. The reaction on many of their faces when they are handed a ribbon is priceless. While we had some hot weather for some of the shows, the weather at both the Ozark Empire Fair and the Missouri State Fair was as pleasant and cool as I can remember. This brought out bigger turnouts than normal of the public walking through the barns and I’m sure I answered more questions this year from folks just passing through the barns than I ever have in the past. This year made me realize how important it is for exhibitors to be polite and knowledgeable answering questions, keep alleyways swept, tack areas neat, and bedding packs clean, as this is the only impression many of these folks have of us as animal caretakers and food producers. It’s just something to think about. In the year, plus a few months, that I have been working as a Regional Rep for HAUSA, I have also answered a lot of questions from Holstein breeders and dairy producers. The question I get asked most often is, “why should I stay (or get) involved with registered Holsteins?”, and I must admit, I’ve fumbled and bumbled my answer to this question more than once. I have been trying to answer this question by focusing on economic reasons, which are important, but they have been a tough sell considering the state of the dairy business the past 4-5 years. Thankfully, in mid-August I read the “letter to the editor” by Laura (Leazer) Jones of Wilton, IA that first appeared on the Dairy Agenda Today website and later on Holstein World’s website. Laura had written down her thoughts after driving home from the Iowa Holstein Association field day and picnic. I am acquainted with Laura only in that she was a DJM Finalist the same year as my son, Jason, at the South Dakota National Holstein Convention in 2006. This is a quote from the first paragraph of her letter – “I have only been back on my family’s farm for about five years and in this short time, I have questioned the value of registered Holsteins mainly because I consider myself a commercial dairyman. It does not take me long to remember why I value registered Holsteins. I value registered Holsteins because of the people you meet and relationships that are built by being involved in the association. Additionally, having registered Holsteins provides me with the opportunity to market genetics.” I am appreciative of Laura’s simple, but powerful words reminding me of why I have spent my life being involved with registered Holsteins. I encourage you to read her entire letter. It can be found in the August archives of Dairy Agenda Today. On a personal note, I would be remiss not to mention the pleasure and pride that my family felt at the Missouri State Fair when U-WING DESTRY TATUM and U-WING ROY TARYN were selected as the Grand and Reserve Grand Champions, respectively, of the Holstein Show. While the daily care, these days, of our small group of cows is in the very capable hands of Jason and the Ling family of Robthom, the success we experienced with these two cows is an example of an opportunity created by our family’s involvement with registered Holsteins over the years and a memory I will never forget. If any of you have questions about HAUSA programs like Holstein Complete and Tag ID - Jenny, Charlie, and I are always happy to discuss how they might help create opportunities for you. Thanks, Tim 417-818-MILK (6455) tewing@holstein.com PAGE 4 - MSHN, September 2013
National Director Notes ...
Congratulations and a big Thank you to our friends in Indiana who put on a great convention in Indianapolis this summer. A great time was had by everyone and obviously the facilities for the entire event were fantastic. Dallas did a super job of putting together not one but two good sales back to back. Our newly elected President of Holstein USA is Glen Brown from Utah. Glen has some stellar leadership qualities and is respected by everyone he meets. He was Speaker of the House during his elected tenure for the State of Utah. Glen is a great listener and when he speaks his mind it is a good idea to pay attention because his thoughts that he is able to put into words are well spoken. Glen became Vice-President when I got on the board so I’ve had the opportunity to get to know him for the last 2 years and I think you will be impressed as I have been. Our other newly elected board member this year was Mark Kerndt. Mark brings a wealth of information to the board and I look forward to getting to know him and working with him. With this address I thought I would reflect on some numbers that were presented to us at Convention on where the Association has come from in the last 10 years. Currently we are operating with 35 fewer employees.. Revenues have increased 41%. HAUSA has been operating in the black now for several years. Prior to 2002 HAUSA had lost money 12 years in a row. All this has happened while the average registration fee has decreased 41%. The number of registrations has increased 15% with 22531 less dairies in the country. Programs that have been added since 2002 are Complete, ATA, Rhythms, tags, and genomic testing to name some of the larger ones. These are good things to see as everyone has struggled with weather extremes, feed, and price volatility the last five years. Our goal is to continue to provide as good or better services and prices as we have in the past. For all of you showing at the State Fairs this fall. Good Luck! If you have one good enough don’t forget World Dairy Expo is just around the corner. Go Royals Roy
Delegates to Holstein Convention
Those who served as a delegate for our region to the National Holstein Convention this July in Indiana are pictured above. They include in front: Jodi Wright, Missouri; Region 7 Director Roy Buessing; Diane Ossenkop, Nebraska; Back row: James Alan Smith, Arkansas, Rob Leach, Kansas, Todd Mason, Oklahoma, Alfred Brandt, Missouri, Dwight Rokey, Kansas. Ballots have been mailed to all Holstein members for the 2014 National Holstein Convention in June 25-28 in Dubuque, Iowa. Your vote counts. Ballots must be returned to the Holstein Office in Brattleboro, Vermont by Oct. 11.
A Tribute to Durham & Select Sires Select Sires is the John Wooden of the Holstein Industry
‘I prefer thorough preparation over the need to rise to an occasion. Let other people try to rise to our level. We will already be there to begin with.’ John Wooden In the Missouri Holstein History Book, a section is called ‘Famous Bulls and Their Missouri Connections,’ which lists 12 breed titans and the Missouri cows and bulls in their pedigrees. If we had room for a 13th bull, Regancrest Elton Durham would have been it. Listed are the Missouri animals in his pedigree. Tabur Sovereign Man-O-War ABC Homer Sovereign Clyde Hill May Bell Tidy Lan Clyde Hill Jewel Carine Mercedes Zuba Amarilla King DeKol Rock River Hengerveld Al Pevely Homesteader Creator Pevely Hill Elite Albu Admiral Suddith Paganok Admiral Ormsby Dean 2d Paganok Lilly Ormsby King
Regancrest Elton Durham
Of the 13 breed titans, 8 came from Select Sires. Daughters of Select Sires bulls dominate the book’s coverage of top cows. Select Sires is the best because its top people know cows, they know how to milk a cow and they know what a cow should be to be profitable and last several lactations. People like John Hecker, George Miller and Charlie Will, among others at Select Sires procured breed greats that simply got the job done. Select Sires is about Quality and Excellence!
Select Sires Holstein Bulls That had Major Contribution to the Holstein Breed Fond Matt Elevation Matt Tony Pearl Comet Wayne Conductor Glendell Pete Mars Tony Mandingo Bova Rotate Bell Mark Blackstar Chesapeake
Highlight Emory BW Marshall Elton Durham Mathie Mr Sam Integrity Jolt O-Man Moscow Advent Sanchez Braxton Alexander Atwood
My personal thanks to Howard, Verlane and Mark Phillips. They were Missouri’s Select Sires distributors for many years. They were carrying history in their semen tanks. The Missouri Holstein History book is proof of that. Today, Select Sires is still carrying history in their semen tanks.
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John Underwood Sparta, Missouri
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Grazing Conference Coming to Missouri
Missouri dairy grazing systems are resilient, repeatable and robust, says Joe Horner, dairy economist at the University of Missouri. Grazing-dairy producers and MU Extension specialists will tell why at the Missouri Dairy Grazing Conference, Oct. 23-25, in Springfield, Mo. Conference headquarters will the University Plaza Hotel, with meetings held at the Springfield Expo Center. Dairy graziers will share their stories. “Our producers have dealt with drought, heat stress and high feed costs,” Horner says. “They survived and evolved to be stronger over time. We’ve grown robust systems. All became hybrids of some kind.” Most of Wednesday and Thursday feature a variety of speakers, telling of progress. On Friday, optional tours will go to dairy farms. In the past, the MU grazing dairy at Mount Vernon was an optional tour. “We have so much to show, we will spend a half day there this year,” says Stacey Hamilton, MU Extension state dairy specialist. He will give background on the feeding studies. That includes residual feed intake and dry matter intake. Other topics at Southwest Center include “Novel Endophyte Fescue Plots,” “On-Farm Pasture-Measuring Tools,” “Reproductive Trials” and “New Zealand and U.S. Genetics.” A trade show and reception will be at the hotel after the MU farm tour. Charles Fletcher of Edgewood Dairy, Purdy, Mo., will give the conference welcome and closing remarks. Fletcher pioneered grass-based dairying. Much of the conference will be about building strong systems, both cows and pastures, Horner says. “We have forage-growing and cow-breeding systems that synchronize calving and peak milk production with the grassgrowing season,” he says. Scott Poock, MU Extension veterinarian, uses fixed-time artificial insemination. This reduces breeding time. Even better, it starts the milking season earlier for most cows. Many of grazing dairy farms are seasonal. They stop milking before Christmas and resume at calving time, about Feb. 1. Seasonal milking gives a break from the 365-day milking year on most dairy farms. Several speakers will tell about risk management, ranging from forage in drought to erratic milk prices. Breakout sessions the second afternoon give a hint of range of topics, Horner says. They include “Partial TMRs” (total mixed rations), “Attracting and Retaining Employees,” “Heifer Development from Birth to Calving,” “Ammoniating Tube Wrapped Baleage,” “Economics of Pasture Irrigation” and “Benefits of Dung Beetles in Pastures.” Maps will be given at the conference to those taking optional tours on their way home. Registration fees cover program and several meals. Early registration ends Sept. 30, with a late fee after that. For registration and other information, contact the MU Conference Office at 573-882-9558 or go to the conference website at dairy. missouri.edu/grazing/conference. Special room rates are available of $74 until October 3. Call the University Plaza Hotel, 417-864-7333.
MO Dairy Hall of Honors Nominations Due
Do you know someone who has made an impact in the Missouri Dairy Industry? Recognize them with a nomination for the 2014 Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors Class. Applications are due by October 30 to Dr. Robert Marshall, 920 E. Campus Drive, Columbia, MO 65211. For more information, call 573882-7355. Awards are presented in the following categories: • Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder • Dairy Leadership Award • Meritorious Service Award • Pioneer Dairy Award PAGE 6 - MSHN, September 2013
2013 Western Kansas Dairy Tour November 20-22 The Kansas Dairy Commission will be sponsoring a tour November 20-22, 2013 to Western Kansas. The group will visit several large dairies and a new dairy processing plant. Dairymen from all neighboring states are welcome to attend.
We will be meeting in Topeka, Kansas early on the 20th and will arrive back at the same location late in the afternoon or early evening on November 22.
The cost is $150 per person and includes transportation, 2 nights lodging (breakfast included with motel stay) and one evening meal as a group. You are welcome to bring snacks. We do need to know as soon as possible if you are interested and will be able to attend. We need to have 25 registered in order to justify the bus. Please feel free to contact me via phone or email for more information or registration. Mike Bodenhausen Kansas Dairy Commission 785-872-3197(home) 785-741-2059(cell) mbodie1@hotmail.com Pretz & Decker Wed
Jon Pretz, Osawatomie, KS and Jenna Decker, Colony, KS were united in marriage on June 29th at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Scipio, KS. Jenna is the daughter of Garry and Paula Decker of Colony, KS and Jon is the son of George and Marjorie Pretz of Osawatomie, KS. The bride is a graduate of Crest High School and earned her LPN degree from MATC in Manhattan, KS. The groom is a graduate of Osawatomie High School. In 2009 he received a bachelor of science degree in ag education from K-State. For the past three years, Jon has worked on a master of science degree in ruminant nutrition while coaching the dairy cattle judging team at Kansas State University. He is the grandson of Pauline and the late George W. Pretz of Osawatomie, KS. The couple will be moving to Brookings, S.D., where Jon will pursue a PhD in dairy cattle nutrition at South Dakota State University, and Jenna will pursue her BSN.
Gone But She Won’t Be Forgotten
RF Outside Breeze-ET 2E-95 5-03 365 3x 37,705 4.3 1627 3.3 1240 Lft: 1844 160,109 4.6 7323 3.4 5364 Grand Champion, Southern Spring National 2011 We lost Breeze in August, but she leaves quite a legacy behind. Her first daughters are beginning to calve and look awesome. MDF Goldwyn Breezier 39-ET went VG-87 and was just named Grand Champion at the Virginia PDCA Holstein Show as Sr. 2-Yr Old. She’s owned by Nate Goldenberg and James & LaVaun Janney. Another Goldwyn daughter was just scored VG-86 for Reid Stransky and T&L Cattle, Ltd.
Breeze Daughters at Mason Dairy Farm Sanchez due Sept. 18 to gender selected Atwood June 2012 Sid daughter 2 - August 2012 Destry daughters December 2012 Durham daughter March 2012 Goldchip daughter September 2013 Goldwyn daughter 2 - September 2013 Acme daughters
Breeze Pregnancies Still to Arrive .... 6 - Atwood pregnancies due December 2013 7 - Atwood pregnancies due January 2014 4 - Acme pregnancies due January 2014 4 - Goldsun pregnancies due March 2014 7 - Brokaw pregnancies due March 2014 These pregnancies are all IVF Females!
Mason Dairy Farm Todd Mason
ph: 405-408-8941 masondairy@pldi.net Kingfisher, Oklahoma
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From the Judges Point of View...
As the summer show season wraps up and the focus turns to the National shows this fall, this issue of the Roundtable looks at the people making the decisions – the judges. This roundtable features people from our region who are well known in the judging circles. Curtis Day, Bolivar, Missouri; Dean Dohle, Pleasant Hope, Missouri; Bob Griggs, Seminole, Oklahoma; and Leo Hoff, Jr, Windthorst, Texas.
What notable shows have you judged lately ? Day: I judged Brown Swiss at World Dairy Expo in 2012. I’ve judged in 28 states along with Australia in 2012 and Mexico in 2013. Dohle: I had the opportunity to judge the 2012 Jersey Jug and was the Associate judge in 2005 for the Brown Swiss at World Dairy Expo. I will have the opportunity this November to judge the Jr. Grand National Holstein Show in Louisville. Griggs: This year I am Associate Guernsey judge at World Dairy Expo. Last year I judged Ayrshires at the Ohio State Fair and Guernsey’s at the Iowa State Fair. I’ve served as Judge of the Milking Shorthorns, Brown Swiss and Guernsey’s at World Dairy Expo and have judged in over 30 states, Canada and New Mexico. Hoff: I judged the Southern Spring National Junior Show in 2013. I have also judged several shows in Texas this year. I’ve had the opportunity to judge numerous state fairs. I also help with the dairy judging teams in our area. How did you get involved in judging? Day: Through 4H in Maryland. I had some cousins who were involved in 4H and judging and I thought it might be something I would like to do. At Waterloo in 1960, I won the National 4H Contest and then won the International Contest in England in 1961. Dohle: In school, and then at the county fair level. Griggs: Through 4H. My county won the state contest and we went on to compete at the National contest in Waterloo, Iowa in 1962. Hoff: I started in 4H. I grew up judging and competed at the National contest in 4-H. Why should kids get involved in dairy judging contests? Day: It can help build a good self-esteem. It helps you think quicker and talk on your feet. Dohle: If they plan to say in an industry that is so volatile, I truly believe they should understand how to choose cattle that have longevity and are sound. Griggs: You will gain the experience of being able to talk in front of others and under pressure. You will meet friends from other states and learn the difference PAGE 8 - MSHN, September 2013
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between a good cow and a bad cow. I’ve made lifelong friends from being at judging contest, shows and fairs. Hoff: Judging helps develop leadership and speaking skills. It can also help you develop the skills you need to be able to select cattle when you start developing your own herd. We had a young person from around here mention that when they went to pick out some cattle, they remembered what they had learned in judging and used those tools. What do you look for when you are judging? Day: I like them big, tall and long and dairy, dairy, dairy. They need to have a lot of strength with width and substance throughout. They also need a good udder. Dohle: Most of all, the first things I look for in cow classes would be udder and feet and legs. Heifers should be straight, deep and also have good feet and legs. Griggs: I look for cows that are complete. They must have good feet and legs, good udder and have dairy strength. They don’t have to be the biggest, but they must have good mobility and a quality udder. They have to have general appearance. That’s one thing that really sticks out. Hoff: For heifers, I like them straight over the topline with good feet and legs. I don’t like them high in the pins. They need to have good strength with a deep rib. For cows, I look at the udder first. I also like a lot of strength with a strong front end and good feet and legs. There has been some emphasis on trying to downsize Holsteins. Do you think cattle should be penalized for being too big? Day: Yes and No. Common sense says if a cow is too big, she is too big. If a cow is huge, she has be cared for differently. But I still like them big. Dohle: I don’t think you can penalize, but I’m also sure from some of the great Holsteins I’ve had the opportunity to work with, that with great size and beauty comes problems. Those same cows instead of being 64” tall, would still have been super cows at 60-62”. Griggs: I can’t say that they should be penalized. Mobility issues can be a problem with bigger cows. If a big cow can move
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and walk well, it’s hard for a little cow to beat her. For the everyday dairyman, the cow probably needs to be downsized. But a person should be allowed to breed the kind of cows that they want to. Commercial dairymen do not want the big cow. They want freestall friendly cows. No matter the size, they must have dairy strength with a wide front end and depth of body Hoff: You can still have a decent sized cow. If you do have a cow with better than average size, she had better have dairy strength and a strong front end. You certainly are penalized when you take a large cow to the sale barn, so I don’t know if they need to be penalized. Anymore, you really don’t see great big cows that don’t have the dairyness. What is the biggest problem trait that breeders need to address right now? Day: Feet and Legs. Many judges are ignoring the feet and legs on heifers and cows. Some heifer legs are just awful and it won’t get better unless it is addressed. Dohle: If breeders are chasing the dream of breeding a cow that’s 64-65” tall, she must have tremendous feed and legs. Griggs: Reproduction. I would encourage using the DPR traits available on the proofs. Hoff: Strength in the front end and feet and legs are the two things I see the most. I also think some of the show cows are either getting too frail or they are being railed off so much that they look frail. Is there a difference in judging the different breeds? Is there a breed that is harder to judge? Day: No, a good cow is a good cow. It doesn’t matter what color she is. Dohle: To me, when I’m lining them up, all cows have to have good udders and feet and legs. I think if you follow those traits, all breeds will line up. Griggs: Different breeds have different qualities. You basically look for the same thing in the breeds, but they may have some traits that are slightly different. For example, Jersey 2- year olds may have more udder than 2 –year olds of other breeds, Milking Shorthorn are not quite as dairy and Brown Swiss may lack a little center support. Hoff: Not really, you judge each breed
by its breed characteristics. But some breeds may show some different traits. Brown Swiss may be stouter and have more muscle and Milking Shorthorn may be fleshier and lack udder quality. The hardest breed for me to judge is Brown Swiss, but I usually do the best with them. How much difference can a seasoned leadsman make on the halter? Day: It can be quite a bit. It has to do with the flow of the cow and the showman. If they are really smooth, they may get an extra look. A good showman can make everything look just right. Dohle: Certain cows like certain things when being led. If a leadsman can figure out her likes and dislikes, then yes, a seasoned leadsman can make all the difference. Griggs: It can be quite a bit. You don’t judge the person on the halter, but someone who can lead a cow and do it correctly, can make the animal look better and make a difference. Hoff: It can help some. Sometime I try to imagine what an animal may look like if someone better is on the halter. I try to look at the animal and give them the benefit of the doubt, especially if the animal is acting up. A lot of times, when the animal gets in the lineup, you can get a clearer view. What is one of your favorite or most memorable moments as a judge? Day: I really don’t have a favorite time I have judged. I enjoy the entire thing. My
most memorable time was when Tri-Day Ashlyn was named Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo in 2001. I remember the day she was born and I found her hiding in the shrubs. She was just a different individual from the beginning. Dohle: Judging the 2012 Jersey Jug Futurity. Over 40 of the nicest 3 year old Jersey cows I had ever seen from top to bottom. Griggs: I judged the Brown Swiss at World Dairy Expo in 1997. In the Aged cow class, there were five cows that had been All-American. The cow I started with had never won before and had never been All-American. I guess I got it right, she came back and won the class again the next year. Hoff: Several years ago I judged the Ozark Empire Fair and the Supreme Champion lineup was outstanding. I believe Todd Moore won with a Guernsey. The Southern National this spring was also a lot of fun. What would be your dream judging assignment? Day: Holsteins at World Dairy Expo Dohle: I never dreamed I would have been given the opportunity to judge in over 23 states so far. I’ve been very fortunate to have judged some great cattle but, I guess I still have some dreams. Who wouldn’t want Holsteins at World Dairy Expo! Griggs: In my younger days, it would have been Holsteins at World Dairy Expo. But today, I’d prefer to stick with Guernsey’s
Mid States Dairy Classic
Junior Champion Rokeyroad Advent Maple-Red Res. Jr Champion Lin-Crest HBD Braxton Faye HM Jr Champion Milk Source So-Red-ET Jr. 2-Yr Old (2) 1. Plain-O Aftershock Kat, Rottinghaus Holsteins, Seneca, KS; 2. Lin-Crest Apl Shamrock-Red, Lin-Crest Holsteins, Linwood, KS Sr. 2-Yr Old (6) 1. Rokeyroad Atwood Entrust-ET, Rokeyroad Holsteins, Sabetha, KS; 2.Kingsmill Sanchez Tosha-ET, Mason Dairy Farm, Kingfisher, OK Sr. 3-Yr Old (4) 1. Ms Bayless Goldwyn 28-ET, Mason Dairy Farm, Kingfisher, OK; 2. MarkwellRSG Raven-ET, Rokeyroad Holsteins, Sabetha, KS Intermediate Champion Rokeyroad Atwood Entrust-ET Res. Intermediate Champion Ms Bayless Goldwyn 28-ET 4-Yr Old (5) 1. Sixcorner Royal Rapture, Rokeyroad Holsteins, Sabetha, KS; 2. Klassens Armstead Mitzi-ET, Buessing Dairy Axtell, KS 5-Yr Old (1) 1. Luck-E Durham Ms Debra-ET, Mason Dairy Farm, Kingfisher, OK Aged Cow (1) 1. Rokeyroad AVT Sunday-Red-ET, Rokey-
June 8, 2013 Beatrice, Nebraska
Spring Heifer Calf (6) 1. Lin-Crest Barbwire Crackers, Lin-Crest Farm, Linwood, KS; 2. Elk-Creek Mick 2323, Elk-Creek Dairy, Mason City, NE Winter Heifer Calf (10) 1. Vt-Pond-View Ambree-ET, Brittany George, Baldwin City, KS; 2. Klassens Brokaw Kay Buessing Dairy, Axtell, KS Fall Heifer (6) 1. U-Neb Brokaw Mae, Buessing Dairy, Axtell, KS; 2. Elk-Creek Contact 2267, Elk-Creek Dairy, Mason City, NE Summer Yearling (4) 1. Rokeyroad Advent Maple-Red , Mason Dairy Farm, Kingfisher, OK; 2. Rokeyroad Acme Silk, Rokeyroad Holsteins, Sabetha, KS Spring Yearling (3) 1. Miss-Long-Green S Raven, Brittany George, Baldwin City, KS; 2. Key Jewel Atwood Alice, Fast & Newhouse Moundridge, KS Winter Yearling (3) 1.Milk Source So-Red-ET, Brittany George, Baldwin City, KS; 2. Bella-Ridge You Go Girl-ET, Mohrview Farm Omaha, NE Fall Yearling (4) 1. Lin-Crest HBD Braxton Faye, Lin-Crest Holsteins, Linwood, KS; 2. On-Cloudnine Dundee Ada-ET, Rokeyroad Holsteins, Sabetha, KS
at Expo. This year I will get to be on the shavings with one of lifelong friends of 50 years, Gary Estes, as we judge the Guernsey Show. Hoff: Holsteins at World Dairy Expo, but I’m not sure I really would want to do that. I’d like to judge one of the bigger national shows. Who are some other judges you enjoy watching work the ring? Why? Day: There are quite a few I enjoy watching. Michael Heath and Steve White are two that come to mind. Dohle: I’ve tried to watch some of who I think are the best not just at how they place the cattle, but their ring presence. How they work with the exhibitors and how they carry themselves while placing the cattle. Steve White, David Jones, Mike Deaver, Curtis Day and Dr. Katherine Knowlton would be among those. Griggs: My favorite judges right now are Chris Lahmers, Brian Carscadden and Gary Estes. They just have a good presence in the ring. I like the way the move around the ring, look at each animal and analyze them. They are also not afraid to make a switch even when the cattle are lined up. They also don’t care who is on the halter. Hoff: When I was younger, I really looked up to Jim Lewis and thought he did a tremendous job. More recently I like watching Mark Reuth and Lynn Harbaugh.
Junior Champion Rokeyroad Advent Maple-Red 1st Summer Yearling, Mason Dairy Farm
road Holsteins, Sabetha, KS Senior Champion Sixcorner Royal Rapture Res. Sr. Champion Klassens Armstead Mitzi-ET Grand Champion Sixcorner Royal Rapture Res. Grand Champion Rokeyroad Atwood Entrust-ET HM Grand Champion Ms Bayless Goldwyn 28-ET Best Udder of Show Sixcorner Royal Rapture Best Bred & Owned Rokeyroad Atwood Entrust-ET Premier Breeder Rottinghaus Holsteins Premier Exhibitor Rokeyroad Holsteins MSHN, September 2013 - PAGE 9
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Missouri State Fair August 16, 2013 Judge: Allyn Paulson
Spring Heifer Calf (12) 1. Robthom Crimson Lily-ET, Robthom Farm, Springfield; 2. Groves-Vu Durable Tasha, Bailey Groves, Billings; 3. Mik-Nels Goldson Amy-ET, Steven Nelson, Grovespring Winter Heifer Calf (8) 1. Robthom Marieta Hero, Robthom Farm, Springfield; 2. Ram-Elle Absolute Abby-Red, Michelle Eilenstine, Mountain Grove; 3. Sco-Lo-Coons Seau Busted-ET, Jayden Pritchett, Rose, OK. Fall Heifer Calf (13) 1 Aragorn Made You Look, David Day, Bolivar; 2. Robthom Mistery Braxton, Robthom Farm, Springfield; 3. Mik-Nels Domino Karen, Steven Nelson, Grovespring Summer Yearling (4) 1. Mik-Nels Goldsun Dimples, Steven Nelson, Grovespring; 2. JL-Lel-Land Floyd Alaska, Lila Wantland, Niangua; 3. J-Lean Platte Ducky-Red, Dustin Luttrell, Springfield Spring Yearling (5) 1. JL-Kel-Land Cole Jezebel, Katie Wantland, Niangua; 2. Parvenu Blizzards Barbie, Ling & Dickerhoff, Springfield; 3. Whitehead Next Aftershock, Bailee Whitehead, Conway Winter Yearling (7) 1. Groves-Vu Guthrie Rivera, Brittany Groves, Billings; 2. Toecky Ginetta Braxton, Becky Durst, Huggins; 3. Redcarpet KB Brx Target-ET, Jayden Pritchett, Rose, OK Fall Yearling (5) 1 .U-MO Pronto Amelia, University of Missouri, Columbia; 2. Toecky Burning Glow, Becky Durst, Huggins; 3. Groves-Vu A-S Dorinda-ET, Brittany Groves, Billings Junior Champion Aragorn Made You Look Res. Junior Champion Groves-Vu Guthrie Rivera Jr Best 3 Females (5) 1. Robthom Farm, Springfield; 2. Bailey Groves, Billings; 3. Becky Durst, Huggins Dry Cow (3) 1. Toecky Sensation Jafar, Tom Durst, Huggins; 2. J-Lean Sam Casey, Kristin Luttrell; 3. Viethsons Outside Sheryl, Lila Wantland, Niangua Jr. 2-Yr Old (5) 1. Mi-Wil Atwood Berta-ET, Scott Wilson, Neosho; 2. U-MO Gabor Pebbles, University of Missouri, Columbia; 3. Mik-Nels Domino Ciara, Steven Nelson, Grovespring Sr. 2-Yr Old (3) 1. Toecky Gabor Jezebel, Tom Durst, Huggins; 2. HBD-Jons Braxton Inka, Bailee Whitehead, Conway; 3. St. Jacob Aftrshck Amelia, Steven Nelson, Grovespring Jr. 3-Yr Old (3) 1. Robthom Excellency Blaine, Robthom Farms, Springfield; 2. A-Grimm S Storm Halo, Ashley Grimm, Aurora; 3. J-Lean Kyle Stripes, Kristin Luttrell, Springfield
Grand Champion U-Wing Destry Tatum
Grand Champion U-Wing Destry Tatum, Curtis Day; Res. Grand U-Wing Roy Taryn, Doug Thomas, Tim Ewing, & Jason Ewing
Sr. 3-Yr Old (2) 1.U-Wing Destry Tatum, Jason Ewing, Springfield; 2. Klassens Pronto Mandy, Bailee Whitehead, Conway Intermediate Champion U-Wing Destry Tatum Res. Intermediate Champion Robthom Excellency Blaine 4-Yr Old (1) 1.Robthom Lola Lou, Kelsey Ling Zydenbos, Sarcoxie 5-Yr Old (5) 1.U-Wing Roy Taryn, Jason Ewing, Springfield; 2. Robthom Raphe Moscow, Robthom Farm, Springfield; 3. Yortons Advent Woelsha, Robthom Farm Aged Cow (2) 1.Aragon Killer Fave, David Day, Bolivar; 2. Mi-Wil Silver Miranda, Scott Wilson, Neosho Senior Champion U-Wing Roy Taryn Res. Sr Champion Robthom Raphe Moscow Best Bred & Owned U-Wing Destry Tatum Grand Champion U-Wing Destry Tatum Res. Grand Champion U-Wing Roy Taryn Best 3 Females 1.Robthom Farm, Springfield; 2. Katie Wantland, Niangua
Junior Champion Aragorn Made You Look, Curtis Day & David Day Produce of Dam 1.Robthom Farm, Springfield; 2. Tom Durst, Huggins Daughter/Dam 1.Cruiser & Casey, Kristin Luttrell; 2. Lulu & Lindo, Bailee Whitehead, Conway Breeders Herd 1.Robthom Farm, Springfield; 2. Kristin Luttrell, Springfield Premier Breeder Robthom Farm Premier Exhibitor Robthom Farm Supreme Champion Groves View Snickpack Tale Herdsman Award Robthom Farm
MO State Fair Recognizes Jerry King
The 2013 Missouri State Dairy shows were dedicated to the late Jerry King on August 16, 2013 with a presentation during the Open Show Supreme Champion presentation. King, who unexpectedly passed away this February was a life-long supporter of the Fair. King, be-
gan his career with the Fair in the showring as part of the Steele & King farm. He later served on the Missouri State Fair Commission and the Missouri State Fair Foundation. Many of King’s fellow Commissioner and Fair officials joined the family for the presentation. MSHN, September 2013 - PAGE 11
Select Sires Honors Griggs, Zapalac & Erbsen
2013 Missouri Holstein Futurity Saturday, Oct. 12
College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout 11:00 Futurity At their recent national sales conference in Ohio, Select Sires, Inc., honored Erbacres Damion and his breeders John Erbsen, Lanark, IL, Bob Griggs, Seminole, OK and Henry Zapalac, Schulenberg, TX. All three men are Select Sires employees and they were presented with a shadow box including Damion’s registration paper, his bull ring and eartag. Damion was a longtime member of Select Sires’ breed-leading type lineup and was the top sire for Type at 99% reliability for several years. A Durham from the Dellia family itself, Damion is also one of four bulls that was added to the new Impact Holstein Sires of the Breed print solidifying his spot among Select Sires’ greats. The Select Sires Impact of the Breed print was previously created to celebrate the outstanding bulls who have graced the Select Sires lineup through the years. The print was modified to include Damion, O-Man, Advent-Red and Planet.
In addition to the 3-Yr Old Futurity, there will be judging classes and an overview of the C of O dairy. Lunch will be available. Futurity cattle may arrive anytime on Friday. Straw will be provided.
2013 Missouri Holstein Field Day The 2013 Missouri Holstein Field Day was held August 1 at the Scheer Dairy Farm in New Haven. The Scheer’s recently converted their traditional free-stall dairy operation to a Lely robotic milking system. When the decision was made to go to a robotic system, they reduced their herd numbers and decided to proceed with two milking units. The transition has gone so well, they have now added an additional milking station and increased their herd. The robotic system has helped increase production, improve reproduction and reduce their calving interval. It has also changed the labor dynamics allowing them to be more efficient and find more time for family activities.
The Scheer families were gracious hosts. They were presented a platter painted by Nancy Hamner, the Missouri History Book and the MFA Sires of Distinction Book. From left to right are Cindy, Rick, Claire and Ellie Scheer; Rick’s parents, Kathy & Gene Scheer, MO Holstein Princess Bailee Whitehead and Holstein Miss Lauren Whitehead.
The robots in action! The animals enter at their own will. The computer individually feeds grain in the barn. The system cleans the cow and using a sensor attaches the milking unit.
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Two classes of cows were available for guests to show their judging prowess. Capturing top honors in the adult division was Mike Hackmann of Marthasville, while Maria Poock of Boonville was the high scoring Junior.
Former Missouri Holstein president Alfred Brant of Linn and Holstein USA Field Representative Tim Ewing of Fordland visit in the shade under the tent. The Field Day attracted over 90 dairyman from across Missouri.
Successfully Seeding Pastures in a Drought Rob Kallenbach’s phone keeps ringing. All the callers ask a variation on “It’s so dry, should I plant pasture grass seed this fall? The extension forage specialist has experience planting grass. And callers find him at the University of Missouri, Columbia. “Seven calls, it’s not 9:30 a.m. yet.” Kallenbach’s answer: “When it’s time to plant, drill the seed and wait for the rain. The seeds will wait. When you get rain, you’ll have grass.” Lots of callers think they should wait for rain, Kallenbach says. He finds that rain delays planting, often as not. Any delay in fall growth lowers chances for a strong stand of grass before winter. Mid-September is time to plant. Seedlings have time to get up and get growing. Fall rains usually come. Kallenbach has planted lots of pastures since his first in 1983. “I plant every year, and have had only a couple of minor failures. That’s thousands of acres.” Kallenbach gains experience planting grass paddocks at MU research centers. Most of his work is at the Forage Systems Research Center, Linneus, Mo., and Southwest Center, Mount Vernon, Mo. It’s part of his research and extension work at the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. The basics of grass seeding are: Get ready first, then plant. He can add lots of tips and cautions to help success.
If the ground is so dry and hard that the drill can’t cut open rows, then wait. Don’t plant if the drill can’t push seed into the ground, Kallenbach says. But that rarely happens. The forage specialist advocates no-till drilling. The seed goes into ground where all old growth and weeds were killed. That reduces competition for water and nutrients. Also, dead residue slows soil erosion and speeds rain intake. Most important: Calibrate the drill to the right planting depth. Once planting starts, stop and double-check to see that seeds are planted shallow enough. “Stop and check. That’s vital,” Kallenbach says. “No drill comes pre-calibrated for your conditions. “It’s embarrassing to plant only five acres and find that you have planted all the seed you own. Stopping to check prevents disasters.” Two years ago, in a dry fall, Kallenbach worried himself. He’d planted the first week of September in a bone-dry field. “I didn’t get rain until October. The later it got, the more worried I got,” he recalls. “When late rain arrived, the grass came up. We had a fine stand.” Kallenbach will be speaking at his plots during a field day, Sept. 25, at the MU Forage Systems Research Center in Linneus. Tours start at 9 a.m. and end by noon. For directions, go to aes.missouri.edu/fsrc/ or call 660-895-5121. Kallenbach says, “Any time you can get the drill in the ground, I say proceed. Mother Nature will take care of you.”
Shooting Event to Benefit WDE Youth Programs
The second annual World Dairy Expo Clay Target Championship will be held prior to World Dairy Expo with the goal of raising funds to help support the numerous youth programs. Designed to offer a recreational opportunity for the thousands of visiting attendees, industry employees, cattle exhibitors and general public, this event will take place on Monday, September 30, starting at 9 a.m. at the Waunakee Gun Club. Registration will include lunch and an evening meal. Awards will be presented for the top three placings in the championship flight, as well as the top three placings in the silver and bronze flights. Individual awards will be presented for the top men and women. Registration for the World Dairy Expo Clay Target Championship is available at worlddairyexpo.com. If you have questions or need assistance in registering, please call David Swanson at 515-571-4178 or Scott Laufenberg at 608-575-6189. In addition bonus this year will be an event on Sept. 29 at the Waunakee Gun Club to accommodate persons who would like to participate but can’t make the Monday event. This event will also be 75 birds for $75. Lunch will be provided, but bring your own shells and no pouches will be given. Awards will be given to individuals. World Dairy Expo is recognized as the largest dairy-focused event in the world. The 2013 World Dairy Expo theme is “Center of the Dairy Universe” and it will be held October 1 through October 5 at the Alliant Energy Center
Klein Promotes Dairy
Callie Unruh with the Southwest Dairy Farmers poses with former KState Quarterback Collin Klein and his wife Shalin.
Former Kansas State Wildcat Collin Klein and his wife Shalin visited the Kansas State Fair Dairy Center. The Southwest Dairy Farmers sponsors chocolate milk at his football camps. Klein drinks milk as a sports recovery drink following training and workouts. Klein was a finalist for the 2012 Heisman Trophy. During his career as a Quarterback for the Wildcats, Klein was named a Hon. Mention All-American by Sports Illustrated, was named to the 1st Team All-Big 12 and 2nd Team Academic All-Big 12.
USDA Predicts Net Farm Income to Rise
Net farm income is forecast to be $120.6 billion in 2013, up 6 percent from 2012’s estimate of $113.8 billion. The USDA says after adjusting for inflation, 2013’s net farm income is expected to be the second highest since 1973. A return to trend yields would lead to record crop production levels and result in substantial year-end crop inventories. Net cash income-which measures the difference between cash expenses and the combination of commodities sold during the calendar year plus other sources of farm income-is forecast at $120.8 billion, down just over 10 percent from 2012. Even so, the forecast would be the fourth time since 1973 net cash income, after adjusting for inflation, has exceeded $100 billion. The projected nominal $13.1 billion increase in total expenses in 2013, to $354.2 billion, continues a string of large year-to-year movements that have taken place since 2002. In both nominal and inflation-adjusted dollars, 2013 production expenses are expected to be the highest on record. Rent, labor, and feed are the expense items expected to increase the most in 2013. Farm sector assets, debt, and equity are all forecast to increase in 2013. As in the last several years, increases in farm asset value are expected to exceed increases in farm debt, with farm real estate the main driving force. Confirming the strength of the farm sector’s solvency, both the debt-to-asset ratio and debt-to-equity ratio are expected to reach historic lows.
Missouri Holstein Breeders ... Your Last Chance to Nominate a Cow of the Year is the December Mid-States MSHN, September 2013 - PAGE 13
Juniors - Jot it Down... Holstein Convention Highlights
Lora Wright, Verona, MO won 1st place in the Junior Division Public Speaking with her speech on Robotic Milking. Lora also won first place for her work on the digital scrapbook for Missouri. Some of the Kansas juniors before the Junior Awards Luncheon. Front row-Carol Keen and Sophie Leach Back Row: Erin Leach, Taylor Leach, Jill Seiler, Maggie Seiler, and Maryna Buessing
Enjoying the ‘cow-ousel’ at Fair Oaks are Sophie Leach, Jill Seiler, Maggie Seiler, Taylor Leach, Erin Leach, and Maryna Buessing
4-State Dairy Show, Bentonville, AR Supreme Jr. Champion of the 4-State Dairy Show was Jayden Pritchett of Locust Grove, OK with Fall Calf, J-Hanna G W Atwood 1323. There were 120 head of cattle with 45 youth from 4 states participating.
Kansas All-Breeds Junior Dairy Show Supreme Champion Heifer was Winter Yearling, Fran-Do Debnair Fierce 1063, shown by Chad Mueller. Showmanship winners were Sophie Leach, Jacob Klipp, Ryan Littlejohn, Benton Rokey, Jill Seiler and Taylor Leach. MaKayla Bray took home Supreme Champion honors with Jr. 2-yr Old Esteford Blade Bailey, at the Kansas All-Breeds Junior Show in Salina. Jill Seiler and Bridget Stanton were the top judges in the 4-H Judging Contest. PAGE 14 - MSHN, September 2013
Missouri Dairy Bowl team was coached by Brad & Gail Groves. The team members were Taylor Groves, Lora Wright, Keira Groves and Blake Wright.
Bailee Whitehead, Conway, MO with her folding display which shared information about fabric made from milk.
Missouri State Fair Youth Show Grace Hilgenberg, Mount Vernon repeated her Grand Champion honors at the MSF Youth Show with Roslem Gibson Marcy. She was also named Reserve Supreme Champion. Reserve Junior Champion honors went to Steven Nelson, Grovespring with Mik-Nels Goldsun Dimples. Bailee Whitehead, Conway took top honors with her Fall Yearling Whitehead Baltimore Lingo
Showmanship proved to be a family affair as Lila and Katie Wantland, of Niangua swept the two divisions. Lila was top Junior and Katie top Senior. The Missouri Holstein Juniors raffled a calf donated by Groves-Vu Farm. They raised over $3,400 and the winning ticket was selected by State Fair Queen Ashley Bauer. Jason Vinson was the lucky winner. Tucker Peterson, Steven Nelson and Bailee Whitehead swept the top honors in the Senior Division at the Youth Dairy Judging Contest held at the State Fair. Those three will represent Missouri at the National 4-H Judging Contest this Fall. In the Intermediate Division, Lauren Whitehead placed first. Bailey Groves was the top Junior Division judge.
Brett Morris
405-222-2678
Ninnekah, Oklahoma
Ed & Sue Ann Steele Rt. 4, Box 676 ph: 660-679-4477
Jeanette King Rt. 4, Box 744 ph: 660-679-4669
Rick King Rt. 4, Box 139 ph: 660-200-5315
ROTTINGHAUS HOLSTEIN FARM Seneca, Kansas
MORELAND FARMS
Jay & Mike Moreland Harrisonville, Missouri - 816-884-4598
David: 785-336-1543
Walt: 785-336-2681
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M-6 Dairy Farm LLC Tom & Angie Meyer Megan, Lauren, Joshua & Kristen Okarche, Oklahoma 405-263-4920
BUGG’S DAIRY FARM ‘You’re always welcome at the Bugg House’
Bill & Pat Bugg 8254 N 2810 Road Hennessey, OK 73742 405-853-2726
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DATES TO REMEMBER Sept. 9 Sept. 17 Sept. 27 Oct. 1-5 Oct. 12 Oct. 13 Oct. 23-25 Nov. 8 Nov. 11 Nov. 20-22
Hutchinson, Kansas Kansas State Fair Holstein Show Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma State Fair Tulsa, OK Tulsa State Fair Madison, Wisconsin World Dairy Expo Point Lookout, MO MO Holstein Futurity Little Rock, AR Arkansas State Fair Springfield, MO Univ. of MO Grazing Conference Louisville, KY Grand National Jr Show Louisville, KY Mid-East Fall National Topeka, Kansas Western Kansas Tour
INDEX of ADVERTISERS
Borman Farm ......................................................... IBC Buessing, Roy............................................................ 16 Buggs Dairy Farm ..................................................... 15 Groves-View Farm ............................................. 10, 15 Klassen Dairy ........................................................... 16 M-6 Dairy.................................................................. 15 Martin Prairie Farms................................................. 16 Mason Dairy Farm.......................................................7 Moreland Farms ....................................................... 15 Morrisland Holsteins.................................................. 15 Robthom Farm........................................................ IFC Rockwin Dairy .......................................................... 16 Select Sires............................................................... BC Select Sires MidAmerica ............................................ 16 Steele & King Farms ................................................. 15 Strickler Holsteins .................................................... 15 Underwood, Dr. John............................................... 1, 5 Whitehead Dairy ...................................................... 15
Roy Buessing
Region 7 Holstein Director 1083 29th Rd, Axtell Ks. 66403 785.736.2766 cell:785.799.4514 pabs@bluevalley.net
m a rt i n p r a i r i e fa r m s I n c o r p o r at e d
David Martin & Cody Meyer
For Sale
Registered Breeding Bulls, AI Sired & Quality Springer Heifers Contact: Cody Meyer: 573.259.6558 Humansville, Missouri
Breeding Age Bulls for Sale Todd 417-880-7012 Brad 417-224-1427
Select Sires Mid-America For all your Select Sires needs in Missouri, contact:
173 County Line Rd - Clinton, Arkansas 72031 501-745-7577 (office) 501-940-9711 (mobile) PAGE 16 - MSHN, September 2013
Dan Busch, Warrenton, MO
573-289-2058
Kent Daniels, Neosho, MO
417-725-0127
Matt Drake, Freeman, MO
816-738-1825
Cliff Strieker, Jackson, MO
573-243-1969
Production Matters! These 10 help fill the milk bottles Radine Jolt HACINDA VG-88
Radine Sanchez DORA VG-86
(Jolt X G+ Zenith X EX Emory) 3-07 43,693 3.6 1595 3.0 1328 Lft to date: 161,623M 6278F 4947F Due 2/13/14 to Derry (ultrasound female)
(Sanchez X Durham Dart) 2-00 365 2x 28,612 4.1 1171 3.0 852 9/11 Sid & 6/13 Armani Dtrs Bred to Atwood
Radine Blitz BEE VG-85
Radine Damion POLLY VG-87
(Blitz X EX-92 Jolt) 5-10 365 2x 42,921 4.6 1904 2.7 1162 Lft to date: 193,701M 7593F 5301P VG-88 Damion Dtr
(Damion X VG Goldwyn) 3-04 365 2x 28,004 4.1 1151 2.9 979 Mich Dtr just fresh Bred to Observer
Radine Durham DART 2E-93
KG-HZ Glen RIA VG-87
(Durham X Magna X EX-91 Jolt) 2-11 345 2x 35,301 4.0 1399 3.1 1084 Lft to date: 163,153M 7287F 4985 Bred to Bradnick
(Glen X Damion X EX-92 Mich) 2-00 365 2x 28,612 4.1 1171 3.0 852 9/11 Sanchez & 1/13 Dempsey Dtrs Due 12/26/13 to Guthrie
Radine Damion BOUQUET VG-88
Radine Glen HOPE-ET VG-88
(Damion X Blitz Bee) 2-11 329 2x 31,921 3.5 1127 2.9 918 VG-86 Mich & 3/12 Braxton Dtrs Bred to Guthrie
(Glen X VG Durham X EX Blitz) 3-01 293 2x 28,937 4.4 1265 3.0 881 Inc 10/11 Sanchez & 11/12 Dempsey Dtrs Due 11/20/13 to Guthrie
Radine Laurin DUTCHESS VG-85
JMK Sanchez SLEEPING BEAUTY G+83
(Laurin X Durham Dart) 302 365 2x 30,536 3.4 1054 2.9 886 VG-85 Million & 11/11 Sanchez Dtrs Bred to Dempsey
2-00 365 2x 26,968 4.1 1070 2.9 668 9/11 Sid Daughter Bred to Observer
PBR - 15 yrs Progressive Genetics - 16 yrs
BAA: 107.4
BORMAN FARM 4704 County Rd 240, Kingdom City, MO 65262
Harlan & Judy, 573-642-2767 judyborman@gmail.com Tim & Kelly, 573-826-0803 tborman20@gmail.com Kate & Sophia, 573-814-3148 dkgeppert@mchsi.com