December 2014
Mid-States Holstein News
Brood Cow Extraordinaire
TOECKY KENDALL ANNA-LEIGH 3E-93 94-94-91-96-90 @ 9 YRS
2-06 365 2X 26,132 4.4 1146 3.0 773 8-07 344 2X 24,995 3.9 985 3.1 765 Inc Lifetime to date: 127,834 Grand Champion 2009 South Central District Show Production Winner 2014 South Central District Show
ANNA-LEIGH’s 5 Natural Daughters: • • • • •
TOECKY ANNA-MAE LEXUS *RC VG-86 5-03 365 2x 25,472 4.1 1045 3.2 811 Res. All-Missouri Winter Yearling 2009 TOECKY AUDACITY ANNA-RAE *RC VG-86 VG-MS 3-09 365 2x 24,581 4.8 1173 3.1 769 Production Champion, 2012 Missouri Holstein Futurity TOECKY ANN-LYSS SANCHEZ EX-90 EX-MS 3-05 365 2x 28,316 3.4 958 3.2 848 All-Missouri Jr 2-Yr Old 2012 Missouri Futurity Champion 2013 TOECKY AUDACITY ANNA-LYNN G+81@2Y 2-00 212 2X 14,164 4.0 571 3.2 449 Inc TOECKY ANNA-KEE BRAXTON 2nd Winter Yearling, Missouri State Fair 2014
Toecky Ann-Lyss Sanchez Toecky Ann-Lyss Sanchez
Anna-Leigh - a True Case of Consistency!
TOECKY FARM Tom & Becky Durst 7600 Hwy M - Huggins, MO 65484 - 417.926.3301 Gus Durst - Chrissy Durst: 417.217.2143
2014 PBR Winner
Anna-Leigh’s Dec 2013 Aftershock son is available. Look at his sisters! Anna-Leigh’s Deccan2013 Imagine what he do! Aftershock son is available. Look at his sisters! Imagine what he can do! 2014 PBR Winner
Mid-States Holstein News
Inside: Kansas State Fair Results Arkansas State Fair Results Tulsa State Show Results
DEC 2014 VOLUME 156
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December 1 March 1 June 1 September 1
Sue Ann Steele, Editor 3673 NW St Rte 52 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 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,; Secretary/ Treasurer: Michelle Eilenstine, Mountain Grove; Director-at-large: Brad Grove, Billings, DIRECTORS: Eric Adkins, Dallas Cornelius, Kirby Hanson, Joe McClellan, Jay Moreland, Justin Nelson, Roy Parsons, John Schoen, Marvin Schoen, Ed Steele, Mike Wilson, Larry Wright NEBRASKA: President: Eric Villebro; Vice-President Adam Engelman; Secretary/Treasurer: Diane Ossenkop, 15252 E A Street, Lincoln, NE, DIRECTORS: Jim Hammj, Brandon Esau, Dean Engelman, Kevin Marotz, Erin Marotz, Joyce Racicky, Steve Wolfe, Greg Racicky, Dennis Traeger, 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: LeeAnn Bowman 341401 E 5300 Rd, Glencoe; DIRECTORS: Norman Bayless, Cody Mitchell, Brett Morris, Jeff Schenk TEXAS: President, Michael Schreiber, Windthorst; Vice-President: Leo Hoff, Jr, Windthorst, Sec/Treas: Elwyn Liggett, 519 Liggett Rd, Bellevue; DIRECTORS: Randy Carpenter, Gerard Hoekman, John Koster, Joseph Osinga, Stanley Haedge, Lindsay Mitchell, 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. ICAL POSTAL CODE:355240 PAGE 2 - MSHN, Dec 2014
On the cover The Mid-States region has been well represented this fall on the show circuit. The leading lady from Kansas, Lin-Max Sanchez Austin VG-88 was crowned Best Bred & Owned animal at the International Holstein Junior Show at World Dairy Expo in Madison. In addition, she was 7th Sr. 2-Yr Old in the International open show. At the Mid-East Fall National she capped the year by winning the Sr. 2-Yr class and being named HM Intermediate Champion. In addition, she was Grand Champion of the Mid-States Classic Junior Show, Grand and Supreme Champion of the Kansas All-Breeds Junior Show, and Grand at the Kansas State Fair. Austin is owned by the Leach family of Linwood Kansas and Jeff Maxey of Greeley, Colorado. Our second cover girl is Ms Hack Ella-Red-ET EX-94. A familiar site on the show circuit, Ella was the 2nd Aged Cow in the International Red & White Open Holstein Show at World Dairy Expo. Proud owners are Mike Hackmann and Roy Parsons, Marthasville, Missouri and Smith-Crest Holsteins, Watertown, Wisconsin.
Regional Representatives: Jenny Elliott Iley Darin Johnson 1404 Westwood Court 970-481-1144 Stephenville, TX 76401 djohnson@holstein.com 254-485-8629 jiley@holstein.com Nat’l Holstein Director Tim Ewing Roy Buessing 1083 29th Road 4784 St. Hwy PP Fordland, MO 65652 Axtell, Kansas 66403 417-818-6455 785-736-2766 tewing@holstein.com pab@bluevalley.net
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Kansas State Fair Holstein Show September 8, 2014 Judge: Julie Hemp, Beaverville, Illinois
Spring Heifer Calf 1. MDF GW Atwood Barbie 127-ET, Todd Mason; 2. MDF Brokaw Betty 124-ET, Devon Benfer; 3. Begin A New Dice, Kevin Fast, Wellsville Winter Heifer Calf 1. Lylehaven Fever Lisha-ET, Devon Benfer; 2. Four-Streams Dempsy Blitzen, Katelyn Klipp, Hanover, KS; 3. Paulinn Dempsey Mystic 1178, Robert Seiler, Valley Center Fall Heifer Calf 1. Ty-D Goldwyn Karma-ET, Devon Benfer,Concordia; 2. MS-MDF Dempsey 110, Todd Mason, Kingfisher, OK; 3. Paulinn Athsk Milli 1111-ET, Maggie Seiler, Valley Center, Summer Yearling Heifer 1. Bode-Acres BWire Rachel Rae, Jacob Klipp, Hanover; 2. Prairie-Sun Alexander Miami, Doug Unruh,Walton Spring Yearling Heifer 1. Paulinn Guthrie Madison, Jill Seiler, Valley Center; 2. Lin-Crest Barbwire Crackers, Rob Leach,Linwood; 3. Quality Goldchip Brazil, Devon Benfer, Winter Yearling Heifer 1. On-Cloudnine Glwn 159-ET, Devon Benfer, Concordia; 2. Paulinn Brxn Spearmint 1055, Jill Seiler, Valley Center; 3. Ryan-Meyer Hven Layla, Ryan Meyer, Hanover
Senior Yearling Heifer 1. Four-Streams Brazton Bee-ET, Trevor Klipp, Hanover; 2. MS-MDF Barbwire 101-ET, Kevin Fast, Moundridge Junior Champion MDF GW Atwood Barbie 127-ET Res. Jr Champion TY-D Goldwyn Karma Junior 2 Year Old Cow 1.Miss-Triple-T Ent Lexus, Todd Mason; 2. Miss-Long-Green Raven-ET, Taylor Klipp; 3. Groves-Vu Chap Eziza, Kevin Fast; 4. Paulinn Sanchez Paige 962, Corbin Gauthier, El Dorado Senior 2 Year Old Cow 1. Lin-Max Sanchez Austin, Rob Leach; 2. Paulinn Sanchez Bonnie 938, Jill Seiler; 3. Paulinn PSC Meme 919-RedTW, Jill Seiler Junior 3 Year Old Cow 1. Paulinn Dundee Myre 870, Maggie Seiler; 2. R-John Atwood Annie-ET, Todd Mason; 3. Lin-Crest Apl Shamrock-Red, Rob Leach; 4. MDF Braxton 3419, Scott Murphy, Udall Senior 3 Year Old Cow 1. Kingsmill Sanchez Tasha-ET, Todd Mason,Kingfisher, OK; 2. Ryan-Meyer Iliad Lilly, Ryan Meyer, Hanover Intermediate Champion Lin-Max Sanchez Austin Res. Intermediate Champion Kingsmill Sanchez Tosha-ET 4 Year Old Cow 1. U-Wing Destry Tatum, Jason Ewing, Kingfisher, OK
The Sky’s the Limit! Skyler’s Gold Chip Sells in Missouri
Grand Champion Lin-Max Sanchez Austin
5 Year Old Cow 1. Regan-ALH J Evamarie-ET, Kevin Friess; 2. Eran-Do Adventred Emmi 600, Chad Mueller, Tampa 100,000 Pound Cow 1. Prairie-Sun Durham Belle, Doug Unruh, Walton Senior Champion U-Wing Destry Tatum Grand Champion Lin-Max Sanchez Austin Res. Grand Champion U-Wing Destry Tatum 3 Best Females 1. Todd Mason, Kingfisher, OK; 2. Jill Seiler, Valley Center; 3. Katelyn Klipp, Hanover Produce of Dam 1. Trevor Klipp, Hanover Daughter-Dam 1. Ryan Meyer, Hanover Best 3 Females 1. Jill Seiler, Valley Center,; 2. Rob Leach, Linwood Dairy Herd 1. Todd Mason, Kingfisher, OK; 2. Jill Seiler, Valley Center
2015 Holstein Delegates Elected
BRISTOL LINJET SKYLER EX-94
Grand Champion, Fort Worth 2008 Res. Grand Champion, 2008 So. Nat’l Jr Show Grand Champion, Missouri State Fair 2009 Grand Champion, Missouri State Fair 2011 1st 5-Yr Old, Southern National 2009 Hon. Mention All-American Winter Yearling 2005 Linjet X 2E-92 Skybuck Selling: Goldfawn G Chip Skyhigh Could be THE Jr 2 for 2015! Due May 1 to Addiction-Red, She will be ready to rumble next summer. Let Skyhigh take you to the top!
Goldfawn Farm McGregor, Texas
Nate Goldenberg 254.717.7910
Delegates for the National Holstein Convention June 25-26 in St. Charles, Illinois have been selected and announced. Those chosen to serve from this region are: Arkansas: Bruce Tencleve Kansas: David Rottinghaus & Doug Unruh Missouri: Brad Groves & Kate Geppert Nebraska: Dennis Traeger Oklahoma: Todd Mason Texas: Leo Hoff, Jr. In response to the bylaw amendment passed in June 2014, the Holstein USA Board of Directors at their recent meeting established new deadlines for the process of nominating and electing delegates for the 2016 and future annual meetings. The new schedule policy is as follows. Delegate nominating petitions will be mailed to members on Aug. 1 and are due to Holstein USA on Oct. 1. Nominees can withdraw from the ballot until Oct. 15. Ballots will be mailed to members on Nov. 1 and due to Holstein USA on Jan. 1. The Elections Committee will meet Jan.15 with the process finalized on Feb. 1. Members will then be notified on the election results. MSHN, Dec 2014 - PAGE 3
From the Field
Mid-States – Dec 2014
Greetings from the field! As I write this article over the Thanksgiving Holiday, I realize how thankful and blessed I truly am. I traveled with my wife and daughter to Oklahoma on Thanksgiving Day to spend time with my son, Jason, in his new city, Kingfisher, OK. On Friday morning I toured Mason Dairy Farm with Jason as he completed his morning tasks, then we went to his home for a nice Thanksgiving meal prepared by the ladies and began a new annual tradition of watching Mizzou beat Arkansas in the Border Line Rivalry game. This has been a good year for most of us involved directly or indirectly in production agriculture. With crop yields, cattle market prices, and milk prices at or near record highs, it has been a good time for many of us to enjoy our busy schedules with a little less stress than we’ve experienced the past few years. Let us hope that these better times in our industry last well into the upcoming year. I have been very busy this year helping several Holstein breeders catch up on their registry work that they had fallen behind on. I encourage anyone who is behind and has an interest in catching up to contact Jenny, Darin, or myself, as we have several options to help you in catching up and they are much more economical than you might realize. The Enlight program that was introduced at the National Convention this past summer is getting rave reviews from many dairymenwho are using it on a regular basis. If you are interested in signing up or getting more information on Enlight, feel free to contact your field rep or customer service at HAUSA, and we can help you get enrolled so you can enjoy the benefits of this exciting new program. Again this year, the Missouri Holstein Association is having a sale during the annual state convention in Springfield on the evening of January 23. Several breeders have allowed the sale committee to include animals from the heart of their herds. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to add some of these exciting consignments to your breeding program and/or milking herd. As I finish this writing, we have just returned from a late Saturday afternoon visit to the Murrah Federal Building Memorial site in downtown Oklahoma City, something that has been on my “bucket list” for some time. Our short visit this afternoon was an emotional, thought-provoking journey. How could one of the most beautiful, peaceful places I have ever encountered have been created by such an evil and tragic event. I encourage you to visit this place if you have the opportunity to do so. My visit only served to reinforce the blessings I am feeling this time of year. Please remember to take time for your loved ones and be thankful for all you do have…. and remember the REAL reason for the holiday season. Tim
Missouri Holstein Convention Sale
Friday, January 23, 2015 - Springfield, MO Dinner& Happy Hour: 6:30 pm Sale: 7:30 Live Cattle and Choices Sell
For catalogs, contact Michelle Eilenstine, 417.926.2679 or visit www.missouriholstein.com Consignments are still be excepted. Contact Jason Ewing, 417.689.2016 or Larry Wright, 417.300.4835 Internet bidding will be available.
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Welcome to Winter...About a month early. As we fast approach this Christmas season we need to reflect on what a fantastic year we have been given. With adequate rainfall in most areas and record milk prices it has shaped up to be one for the record books. And the Royals almost won!! It has been a good year at HAUSA so far. Registrations are up 5% which puts us at close to all time highs. There still is value in registered cattle! A new app for smart phones for the HAUSA website is currently being developed and Enlight has gone over very well. Our international team led by Carl Kent has had a presence in some foreign country over 280 days in the last fiscal year. This is part of developing markets for both our live cattle and embryos. Just recently 92 people participated in the Judges conference in Ohio and the new judges list is available to assist show hosts with finding qualified judges for the spring shows. Now is also time for both our Breeders and Jr. Breeders to apply for some of the awards the Association has to offer. This past summer Robthom Holsteins of Springfield , Mo. were selected as the 2014 Elite Breeder. This was quite an honor. The Midwest has some fantastic herds and being recognized as such is quite an honor. Here’s a toast to a great 2014 and hopefully an even brighter 2015. Merry Christmas Roy
National Fall Open Show Success
Breeders from our region enjoyed success in the open division at the Fall National Holstein Shows. The following are those who placed in the top 5 at Madison and Louisville.
International Red & White Show, Madison, Wisconsin
1st Jr. 3-Yr Old: Probert C Bree Ella-Red, Kate Smith and Pam Probert, Watertown, WI & Mansfield, MO 2nd Aged Cow: Ms Hack SS Ella Rae-Red-ET, Nora Hackmann, Marthasville, MO
Mid-East Fall National Show, Louisville, Kentucky
1st Sr. 2-Yr Old HM Int. Champion: Lin-Max Sanchez Austin, Taylor Leach and Jeff Maxey, Linwood, Kansas 1st Jr. 2-Yr Old: Miss Triple-T ENT Lexus, Todd Mason & Bruce Tencleve, Kingfisher, Oklahoma 2nd Fall Calf: Roaklan Windbrooke Reba, Todd Mason, Kingfisher, Oklahoma 3rd 4-Yr Old: U-Wing Destry Tatum, Jason Ewing, Kingfisher, Oklahoma 3rd Sr. 3-Yr Old: Hack Talent Ms Daisy Rae-ET, Nora Hackmann, Marthasville, Missouri 4th 4-Yr Old, Miss Long Green Mary Kay, Tyler Dickerhouf, Matt Day, G. Schmidt, Springfield, Missouri 5th Jr. 3-Yr Old: RG Mueller Braxton Lady, Darren Mueller, Tampa, Kansas
New State Production Leaders Crawley’s Valley View Farm, Gravette, AR Crawleys-VVF Padre 1592 3-07 3X 305 23,480 93 3.6 840 3.2 757 1st Sr. 3-Yr Old, 3X Arkansas Protein 305 Alfred Brandt, Linn, MO Swan-Creek Shot Glamour VG-86 2-04 2X 305 24,540 102 5.6 1367 3.3 799 1st Jr. 2-Yr Old, 2X Missouri Fat 305 Darrell & John Wallman, Diller, NE Green-Corner Planet Sunny 3-05 3X 305 38,880 96 2.9 1126 2.7 1067 1st Jr. 3-Yr Old, 3X Nebraska Milk 305 Green-Corner Planet Spider 3-00 3X 365 42,640 96 3.0 1259 2.8 1199 1st Jr. 3-Yr Old, 3X Nebraska Milk 365 Gerald Hoekman, Dublin, TX Hoek-Tex Planet 6211 2-02 3X 365 36,790 97 3.6 1315 3.3 1201 1st Jr. 2-Yr Old, 3X Texas Milk 365
Need a Winter Warmup? 1st Choice ATWOOD due Sept 2015
1st Choice ARMANI due Sept 2015
CASTLEHOLM ALLEN RAINA 2E-94 4-03 365 3x 36,100 3.2 1148 3.0 1094 1st Aged Cow, Grand Champion 2014 Missouri State Fair Supreme Champion, 2014 Missouri State Fair 15th Generation Excellent from the Audrey Posch family Show Winning Success all around!
CASTLEHOLM GOLDWYN RENEE -ET 2E-92 5-00 365 3x 38,260 4.6 1777 3.2 1209 The Audrey Posch family and 15 Generations Excellent Her 1st choice Armani sells. The best of all worlds, combine 15 Excellent dams with the Apple family. Imagine the Possibilities!
We’ve Had Lots of Fun This Fall!
U-WING DESTRY TATUM EX-92
MISS TRIPLE-T ENT LEXUS VG-87@2YR
Grand Champion, Arkansas State Fair Supreme Champion, Arkansas State Fair Res. Grand Champion, Kansas State Fair Res. Grand Champion, Tulsa State Fair 3rd 4-Yr Old, Mid-East Fall National Owned by Tim & Jason Ewing
1st Jr. 2-Yr Old, Mid-East Fall National 1st Jr. 2-Yr Old, Arkansas State Fair 1st Jr. 2-Yr Old, Kansas State Fair 1st Jr. 2-Yr Old, Tulsa State Fair Owned with Bruce Tencleve
KINGSMILL SANCHEZ TOSHA-ET EX-91 Res. Intermediate Champ, Kansas State Fair 1st Sr. 3-Yr Old, Arkansas State Fair 1st Sr. 3-yr Old, Tulsa State Fair
MDF GW ATWOOD BARBIE
Junior Champion, Kansas State Fair Res. Jr. Champion, Arkansas State Fair 1st Spring Calf, Tulsa State Fair (GW Atwood & Breeze)
The Next Season Begins in January at Fort Worth! BAA: 107.4 70 EX 220 VG 201 G+
Mason Dairy Farm
Todd Mason
ph: 405-408-8941
masondairy@pldi.net
Jason Ewing, herdmsan
Kingfisher, Oklahoma MSHN, Dec 2014- PAGE 5
Wh at a Year For Our Girls! Lin-Max Sanch ez Austin VG-88@2-yr
2-06 187 2x 15,554 3.1 479 2.6 405 Inc Dam: EX-90; 2nd Dam 3E-91; 3rd Dam 2E-91; 4th Dam 3E-93
Austin’s 2014 High ligh ts • • • • • • • •
1st Sr. 2-Yr & Grand Champion, Mid-States Classic Jr Show 1st Sr. 2-Yr & Grand Champion, Kansas All-Breeds Jr Show Supreme Champion, Kansas All-Breeds Jr Show 1st Sr. 2-Yr & Grand Champion, Kansas State Fair 2nd Sr. 2- Yr Old International Junior Holstein Show Best Bred & Owned International Junior Holstein Show 7th Sr. 2-Yr Old International Holstein Show 1st Sr. 2-Yr Old, HM Int. Champ, Mid-East Fall National Owned with Jeff Maxey, Greeley, Colorado
LC Suspect Miss Am erica EX-93 4-06 365 2x 19,332 6.2 1193 3.9 752 Dam: EX-92
Miss Am erica’s 2014 High ligh ts • • • • •
1st 5-Yr Old , Southern National Junior Show Res. Grand Champion, Southern National Junior Show 1st 5-Yr Old & Grand Champion, Mid-States Classic Supreme Champion, Mid-States Classic 2nd 5-Yr Old & Res. Grand, Kansas State Fair
Congratulations Girls on a Great Year! Taylor
2014 National Jersey Queen Area 4, Jr Advisory Committee, Nat’l Jr Holstein Assoc Senior Showman Champ - Jr. All-American Jersey Show
Erin
High Individual Southern Nat’l Judging Contest Champion Senior Showman - KS State Fair 5th Overall 4A State Women’s Powerlifting
Soph ie
3rd Tabletop Display, Nat’l Jr Holstein Convention Champion Junior Showman, KS State Fair Linwood Elementary School Spelling Bee Champion
Lin-Crest Farm Great Family, Great Friends, Great Cattle
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Rob & Lisa Leach, Taylor, Erin & Sophie, Linwood, KS 66052 785-331-8676 (Rob) 785-691-8015 (Lisa)
How Do Holsteins Stack-Up to the Others? Breeders Share Their Views This issue of the Mid-States Roundtable takes a look at the other dairy breeds. While Holsteins continue to be the most popular breed in the U.S., Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Jersey and Milking Shorthorn have many outstanding herds. Breeders from around our area compare and contrast their dominant breed with Holsteins. Featured are Jessica GattonDixon, Conway, MO for the Ayrshire breed; Charlie Voekler, Perryville, Missouri for Brown Swiss; Dale Chupp, Inola, Oklahoma for the Guernsey breed; Christy Ratliff, Kansas for the Jersey breed and Tim Crawley, Gravette, Arkansas for Milking Shorthorns. Please describe your herd. Chupp: We currently do not milk any cattle; we just have a few show heifers for the kids. We prefer the Guernsey cow but we have had all breeds. Crawley: We have a mixed herd of 280 dairy cows consisting of Jersey (6%), Holstein (38%), Milking Shorthorn (35%) and Holstein/Milking Shorthorn Crosses (21%). Our operation might be considered hybrid, utilizing a total TMR, intensive grazing and a combination. The high group is kept in a free stall barn when not on pasture. The low group has a bedded pack barn for inclement weather. I was raised on this dairy, sold out for about seven years and been growing back in for 18 years. Gatton-Dixon: My husband and I started milking on our own as Stil Dreamn Dairy in 2011, previous to that he was part of Dix Lee Farm (Guernsey’s) & I was of Gatton Dairy (Holsteins & Ayrshires). We currently milk approximately 35 Ayrshires, 20 Guernsey’s, and 1 Jersey & 15 Holsteins. Our 70 head herd yields an average classification score of 88 pts. We focus on intensive grazing but also feed haylage and corn silage. I’m also currently serving as a National Director of Region 3 for the Ayrshire Breeders Association Ratliff: I have 120 Jerseys right now and we are milking 50. I have 3 Red Holsteins. Two of which I own with Diane Ossenkop & Frank Pretz. In May, I purchased several Jerseys & one Red Holstein from Mike Deaver. The Red Holstein is a clone from the Apple family. Her name is Apple 4. She is going to Trans Ova in a month to be flushed. We hope she is a marketing tool. Voekler: We milk 130 Brown Swiss and 20 Holsteins. In addition, we have 145 Brown Swiss heifers. My parents started milking Brown Swiss in 1945 following World War II. On Jan. 1, 1983, I took over the farm. That July Nancy and I were married and have been milking ever since. All five of our children have been very active in the farm. Have you ever raised/milked Holsteins? Chupp: Yes, we have had Holsteins. When we sold our herd in 2012, we had about 15-20 Holsteins. Crawley: Yes. Currently with just over a third of the herd pure bred Holsteins. Gatton-Dixon: Gatton-Dixon: My Grandpa started milking Holsteins in the 1950s; in the early 90s my family got up to milking 200 head of them while feeding TMR. Ayrshires were added in 1998, while feeding TMR we also had several national production winners (Ayrshire). The years have brought
GATTON PADDY CHERRY EX-94 4 Time Nominated All-American Ayrshire
VOEKLER MIGUEL CANDID All-American Brown Swiss 5-Yr Old 2009
many changes but Holsteins are still in the operation with a focus on high type and components and less on actual milk pounds. This summer’s classification my BAA was 108.4, and all but 1 are homebred. Ratliff: Yes, I was raised with Holsteins. Since I milked here though, I have not raised many Holsteins. I have a feeling that is coming to an end. Voekler: We milk 20 head of Holsteins. They are leased and are owned by Jerry Gall, Bucklin, MO. In addition, our daughter Suzanne won a Holstein calf through Cow Camp. It seems like every generation has a heifer, so we have 1 Holstein of our own. Until we started showing in 1990, I was not very familiar with any other breed besides Swiss. What is the biggest difference between Holsteins and your breed? Chupp: Holsteins did not take the heat as well as the Guernsey’s. But our cooling pond helped out significantly. Crawley: On average the biggest difference between the Holsteins and the Milking Shorthorns is milk volume. Gatton-Dixon: Ayrshires are an excellent breed to add to an existing Holstein herd, being able to thrive under any of the management practices. Ayrshires excel at health traits, rarely needing any extra care. They are more aggressive, have higher components, have the lowest SCC of any breed, offer excellent milk for cheese making, have a more naturally homonigized milk, are known for their longevity and transmitting ability. For our specific operation they also have so much more to offer for grazing, Ayrshires tolerate heat much better and will keep eating while Holstein hurry’s for shade. Ayrshires can also maintain weight and health conditions while being reproductive in any of the worst conditions. Ratliff: First a good Holstein is worth more than just pounds of milk but Jersey is way more efficient. When I have raised Holsteins you cannot just turn them to grass & then grain them once a day. They fall apart. They require way more attention & feed. The Holstein baby’s need 2 bottles compared to one for a Jersey. Voekler: There are a couple main differences. For us, Holstein calves are easier to raise. When young Swiss calves get diseases, you need to get on it quickly. But as they get older, the Swiss seem to get much stronger and healthier. In addition, Brown Swiss are more heat tolerant. We really like the temperament of the Swiss.
They are a lot more docile. With our situation and part-time workers, the Swiss seem to work better. The Swiss also have a lot higher butterfat and protein test. What is the most important reason you raise the breed you do? Chupp: I was raised with Guernsey’s and they are the breed we liked to work with the best but we did have all breeds of dairy cattle. Crawley: I like having multiple breeds because the Holstein does better in confinement on a TMR. The Milking Shorthorns are more suited to grazing and a lower energy diet. Gatton-Dixon: A perfect example of what Ayrshires have to offer is one of my favorite cows in our herd, Greencrest Michelle EX-92 5E. Michelle was 12 in March, started her 10th lactation 2 months prior to that and has a 305 day ME at 25,000 lbs. (Actual) this year. Her last test was 67 lbs. of 5.0 fat 4.7 protein. She also has 2 Excellent daughters in milk and all 3 have National show winnings. I love to tell people that Ayrshires last a lifetime, but more importantly than that they remain profitable while doing so. They keep milking, keep reproducing, hold their udder quality better than any other breed and pass their genetics on better than our experience with Holsteins has shown. Ratliff: I switched to Jerseys when I was 10 years old & I loved them. Now it would be simply feed, room, health issues. My personality fits the Jerseys. They are tough so am I. Voekler: It’s what I was raised on and we stayed with it. I really like developing cow families and merchandising families. I like milking cows, but I really like the registered part, especially developing cow families. What is the biggest event that has happened to you on your dairy farm? Chupp: Between Madison and Louisville (both national shows) we have had Grand Champion four times, Reserve eleven times, Jr champion seven times and Reserve junior champion two times. We have also had 80+ All Americans and Reserve all Americans. Crawley: The biggest event was hosting the 2012 Milking Shorthorn Convention in Rogers, AR and having a farm tour. In recent years, we have had supreme heifer and supreme cows on our Milking Shorthorns at the 4-State Dairy Days and the AR/Ok State Fair in Fort Smith. We have been awarded with Premier Breeder Award at recent National Milking Shorthorn conventions to page 8
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STOCKWELL FARMS REWARD HAILEY 2011 Grand Champion Guernsey, WDE
RATLIFF PRIZE ALICIA EX-95 3X National Jersey Champion
VALLEY VIEW MON HONEY 1149 EX-91 Jr. All-Am. Milking Shorthorn Aged Cow 2014
Gatton-Dixon: We both come from a long line of show winnings throughout our youth in the Guernsey & Ayrshire breeds. Over the years my family has bred or owned a handful of EX-94 point Ayrshires (the max classification score), numerous All-Americans and National show winners. The most recent accomplishments for us are: (Ayrshire) Gatton Paddy Cherry EX94 2013 Nom AA 100,000 lbs. cow & previously nominated 3 other times in milking form, (Guernsey) Dix Lee Mission Taffy EX93 2014 2nd place aged cow at World Dairy Expo, sold in 2013 National convention sale. Ratliff: There have been so many events I cannot believe it. Ratliff Price Alicia EX95 was a 3 Times National Grand Champion 2008, 2009, and 2010. She was the first cow to win Supreme Champion at Louisville in 2009. She did it again in 2010. We flush her now. She lives in green pastures when she is not being flushed & she will die here. She has an All American, Ratliff Action Angel EX-90 1st milking yearling in 2012 at Louisville. Ratliff Tequila Awesome was best udder at World Dairy Expo & 5th Milking Yearling. Ratliff Sambo Martina EX-94 won the National Jersey Jug & Kingsmill Futurity at World Dairy Expo in 2007. Last year we won Best 3 Females at Madison & Louisville that was so awesome to me. Currently we have bred 123 Excellent Cows, one 96 point cow, 5-95 point cows, 4-94 point cows. Voekler: Our Fergie and Amber cow families have done well, but the Candid family has been special. She was AllAmerican in 2009 and won her class at World Dairy Expo. She has been #4 and #5 on the top list for genomics. Her granddaughter was the #1 genomic heifer of the breed and topped the National Convention Sale in 2013. Her son, Chili Pepper has over 700 daughters as a young sire. His daughters are just starting to freshen. Candid is still in the herd at 12 years old and going strong. It’s a nice feeling when people want your genetics. Have genomics made an impact in your breed? Chupp: No, because the Guernsey’s do not offer genomic testing. Crawley: I have used genomics information in selecting some service sires for the Holsteins. There is no genomic information available in the Milking Shorthorn breed. Gatton-Dixon: Ayrshires have really just started on genomics. A good way to describe us is we are where Holstein was 10 years ago. Just this year the Ayrshire Association started offering genomic testing for females and not
just the males. Our National Ayrshire Foundation has reserved funds to test some of our best cows of the breed in hopes to start building our genetic pool. Ratliff: NO, I think it is very hard to find bulls to breed my cows now. I will not use a bull that does not have family or not currently scored or milked. Voekler: We use a lot of genomics. I was president of the Brown Swiss Association when genomics first came out and saw a lot of the information. Genomics have found new cow families. Our cow Candid was sired by a home-bred bull. After she was All-American, her pedigree did not impress people. But when she came back high genomics, she was in demand and they sampled her sons. In Brown Swiss, genomics are finding cow families that would not be out there otherwise. What could Holstein breeders learn? Chupp: It is not all about the amount of milk produced. People desire Guernsey milk because it is healthier milk with more beta carotene and more A2A2 milk. Crawley: I think all breeders need to be open minded to the positive attributes of each breed. You have to make selections bases on the environment you are in. Gatton-Dixon: Holstein needs to learn how to better welcome new youth and breeders. As a kid just starting to show the colored breeds are far more welcoming, that’s why we bought an Ayrshire in the first place, just to show, it was only later we feel in love with her for the other assets she has to offer. Still to this day Holstein breeders have a reputation for being “snooty” or “stuck-up”. Even Holstein kids have gone to other breeds’ conventions to participate in youth activities Ratliff: Most Holstein breeders do not want to learn about Jersey if they do they own one already. Voekler: Components make a difference. We are paid more on components. For the last 2 months we have been paid over $30 because of our high components. What is the Holstein breed’s biggest advantage? Biggest weakness? Chupp: The Holstein’s biggest advantage is that they do produce so much milk. The disadvantage is they do not have the high components that the other breeds have. Crawley: The biggest advantage Holsteins have is the population of cattle from which you can choose genetics. The weaknesses I experience are a higher susceptibility to heat stress and lower reproduction efficiency. Gatton-Dixon: I think the biggest advantage is sheer numbers. There are so many choices available in AI that no matter what traits you desire for
your own operation you will be able to find bulls to suit. Holstein USA also is ahead of some of our other breed organizations on programs and leadership. The Holstein cow has been bred and designed to thrive more in confinement operations, this is an advantage on one hand but a disadvantage on the other that is ultimately what will keep the Holstein numbers in our herd to a minimum. Most of our states have experienced at least one year of drought if not several recently and that has affected us all, whether it’s by feed quality, price or availability, that’s also left some seeking a more economical cow. Big records don’t mean as much when you can’t pay the feed bill its more about income over feed cost Ratliff: Holsteins require more attention and feed. Voekler: Biggest advantage is the sheer numbers of cattle gives you a more diverse genetic base. For us, they are easier to raise as calves and they give a large volume of milk. The disadvantage is their feet and legs and strength. Also in our herd the Holsteins have more of a SCC problem than our Swiss. What do you as your breed’s future? Chupp: People are starting to want A2A2 milk and Guernsey’s are strong in this area. The Guernsey breed needs to capitalize on the wants of society. Crawley: The future of the Milking Shorthorn breed is continuing emphasis on higher production and udders while maintaining the advantages they have with daughter pregnancy rate and SCC. For those crossbreeding, the Milking Shorthorn is a good choice. Gatton-Dixon: The future is bright for Ayrshires! We are doing a much better job of showing the world what an Ayrshire can offer. Ayrshire semen is in high demand internationally and here in the US other breeds have been noticing the high quality of livestock available for sale. We are doing an excellent job of promoting our top cows that have records comparable to Holsteins and the longevity while doing it. Ratliff: The future of Jerseys will be forever. They are small, milk well, eat little, and breed easy. Components are very big deal right now also. My last check was almost $33 per hundred. Just because I bought Apple 4 does not mean I am moving into the breed. Two breeds would be hard to keep up with. Voekler: I would like to see the Brown Swiss breed get into more commercial dairies and expand our numbers in the Swiss breed. The strength and components of Swiss can be a big assist to farmers.
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The Thomson family in Springfield, Missouri pictured in 2006. The Registered herd was started in the 1920’s by Robert Thomson, Sr. Pictured is Robert Thomson, Jr, wife Marianna and his family, including son Mark, daughter Janice, her husband, the late Alton Ling, and their children, Eric, Monica and Kelsey.
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Arkansas State Fair
Grand Champion Sooner Alexander Poppy
Tulsa State Fair
Tulsa,Oklahoma Spring Heifer Calf (3) 1. MDF GW Atwood Barbie, Mason Dairy, Kingfisher; 2. Whitehead Dorcy Ore, Logan Tacker, Claremore; 3. Groves-Vu Acme Duchess, Wyatt Krittenbrink, Okarche. Winter Heifer Calf (5) 1. Ms Diamond Lazy J Kel, Jennifer Conner, Wagoner; 2. P-Jaybelle Goldwyn T, Jayden Pritchett, Rose; 3. Kow-Castle Shot Finish, Wyatt Krittenbrink, Okarche Fall Heifer Calf (7) 1. Ms MDF Dempsey 110, Mason Dairy, Kingfisher; 2. Agri-Fresh Real Rosestar-ET, Trey Reece, Perkins; 3. Quietcove-W Fine Wine-ET, Kristen Bailey, Hulbert Winter Yearling (2) 1. Sco-Lo-Coons Seav Busted, Jayden Pritchett, Rose; 2. Whitehead Brokaw Anonymas, Logan Tacker Fall Yearling (3) 1. BG-HZ Braxton Laci, Justin Chupp, Chouteau; 2. Ms Redburst Maria-Red, Jayden Pritchett, Rose; 3. Ms MDF Braxton Sue 95, Mason Dairy, Kingfisher Junior Champion BG-HZ Braxton Laci Res. Jr Champion Ms MDF Dempsey 110 Jr Best Three Females 1.Mason Dairy Farm, Kingfisher Jr. 2-Yr Old (1) 1.Miss Triple-T ENT Lexus, Mason Dairy, Kingfisher Sr. 2-Yr Old (2) 1.Sooner Observer Bernice, OSU, Stillwater; 2. LynRae Clark Mist, Bryan Reedy, Agra 3-Yr Old (2) 1. Kingsmill Sanchez Tasha-ET, Mason Dairy, Kingfisher; 2. Miss-Long-Green Chavon, Wyatt Krittenbrink, Okarche 4-Yr Old (3) 1. Sooner Alexander Poppy, OSU, Stillwater; 2. U-Wing Destry Tatum, Mason Dairy, Kingfisher; 3. Rokeyroad Atwood Elsie-ET, Mason Dairy, Kingfisher Sr. & Grand Champion Sooner Alexander Poppy Res. Sr. & Grand Champion U-Wing Destry Tatum Premier Breeder Oklahoma State University Premier Exhibitor Mason Dairy Farm
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Little Rock, Arkansas Judge: David Jones, Yale, OK Spring Heifer Calf (5) 1. MDF GW Atwood Barbie 127-ET, Mason Dairy, Kingfisher, OK; 2. Ms Angelia AngelET, Monique Ling, Springfield, MO; 3. Tencleve Atwood Divorce, Tencleve Farms, Little Rock Winter Heifer Calf (4) 1. P-Jaybelle Goldwyn Tami-ET, Jayden Pritchett, Rose, OK; 2. Whitehead Brokaw Vayron, Lauren Whitehead, Conway, MO; 3. Crawyleys-VVF Gabor 2128, Valley View Farms, Gravette Fall Heifer Calf (3) 1. Sco-Lo-Coons-GS Wind Kat-ET, Lauren Whithead, Conway, MO; 2. Double-Eagle Luna-Red-Et, Jayden Pritchett, Rose, OK; 3. Crawleys-VVF Gabor 2094, Valley View Farms, Gravette Summer Yearling (1) 1. Ms S&S-Crest Brax Sloane, Mackenzie Spears, Farmington Spring Yearling (1) 1. Robthom Crimson Lily-ET, Janice Ling, Springfield, MO Winter Yearling (2) 1. Sco-Lo-Coons Seav Busted-ET, Jayden Pritchett, Rose, OK; 2. Tencleve Du-Breeze Lynn, Bryce Tencleve, Little Rock Fall Yearling (4) 1. Ms Redburst Maria-Red-ET, Jayden Pritchett, Rose, OK; 2. Ms MDF Braxton Sue 95, Tencleve Farms, Little Rock; 3. Miss Destry Aria, Mackenzie Spears, Farmington Junior Champion Ms Redburst Maria-Red-ET Res. Jr Champion MDF GW Atwood Barbie 127-ET Milking Fall Yearling 1. MDF Barbwire 94-ET, Mason Dairy, Kingfisher, OK
Grand Champion U-Wing Destry Tatum
Jr. 2-Yr Old (1) 1. Miss Triple-T ENT Lexus, Tencleve Farms, Little Rock Sr. 3-Yr Old (2) 1. Crawleys-VVF Shot 1815, Valley View Farms, Gravette; 2. Rockwin Destry RenaRed, Zach Helms Sr. 3-Yr Old (3) 1. Kingsmill Sanchez Tosha-ET, Mason Dairy, Kingfisher, OK; 2. HBD-Jons Braxton Inka-ET, Lauren Whitehead, Conway, MO; 3. Crawleys VVF Mickey 1715, Valley View Farms, Gravette 4-Yr Old (5) 1. U-Wing Destry Tatum, Jason Ewing, Kingfisher, OK; 2. Klassens Pronto MandyET, Lauren Whitehead, Conway, MO; 3. Al-Shar-SDG Shauntel, Tencleve Farms, Little Rock Aged Cow (4) 1. Robthom Raphe Moscow, Janice Ling, Springfield, MO; 2. Castleholm Allen Raina, Mason Dairy, Kingfisher, OK; 3. Kingsmill Aspen Price, Tencleve Farms, Little Rock; Grand Champion U-Wing Destry Tatum Res. Grand Champion Klassens Pronto Mandy-ET
Wedding Bells Ring in November Josh Meyer and Allison Smith were married Nov. 1, 2014. Josh is the son of Tom and Angie Meyer, Okarche, OK. Allison is in nursing school and Josh purchased cows and has joined the dairy. He also has a custom swathing and baling business. They reside in Okarche.
Eric Adkins and Dr. Pamela Fry were married Nov. 8, 2014 in Columbia. Eric is the Research Specialist at the University of MO Dairy. Pamela is a Veterinarian at the Food Animal Hospital, University of MO Vet School.
Heisner Receives Dairy Shrine Guest of Honor
Bernard Heisner was honored as Guest of Honor, the highest award from the National Dairy Shrine at the World Dairy Expo. Bernard “Bernie” Heisner, the General Manager of COBA/Select Sires has had a preeminent role in dairy industry not only for his company but for many allied industry organizations.
During his over 20 year association with COBA, the company has grown to over 24 million dollars in sales and 130+ full time employees. Bernie has certainly shaped the future of the dairy industry with his From left to right, son, Charlie, great passion for dairy Bernie and Sue Heisner, brothers Kent and Dean. people and cows. MSHN, Dec 2014- PAGE 13
2015 Heart of America Dairy Forum
presented by
Ramada Oasis & Convention Center, Springfield, Missouri
Thursday January 22, 2015 10:30 a.m. Missouri Dairy Growth Council (MDGC) Annual Meeting and Board Meeting 1:00-5:30 p.m. Trade Show Set Up (Grande Ballroom) 4:00 Missouri State Milk Board Meeting 6:00 Grand Opening Reception in Trade Show Grande Ballroom) 7:30 Early Bird Seminar: **Speaker TBD** (Grande Ballroom) 8:30 Recess Friday January 23, 2015 8:00 a.m. Registration Open & Trade Show Open (Grande Ballroom) Coffee, Milk & Pastries sponsored by Kraft Springfield,Southwest Dairy Farmers and Waikato Milking Systems 9:25 Expo Welcome--Larry Purdom, Conference Chairman (Grande Ballroom) 9:30 “Stop, Look, and Listen”—More than Just Getting the Chores Done”-Tom Lorenzen, Alltech, sponsored by 10:10 Speaker TBD sponsored by Boehringer-Ingelheim 10:50 Break sponsored by Missouri Trucking Association and Southwest Dairy Farmers 11:20 “How to Reduce Costly Calf Hood Disease through Immune Support”--Dr. Dan Tracy DVM MS, Technical Services Veterinarian, Multimin USA, sponsored by Noon Pork Chop Luncheon sponsored by Hiland Dairy Foods Company, Missouri Pork Association, Missouri Soybeans, S&L Sales,LLC Keynote Speaker: “Future of American Agriculture: Potential and Pressure”--Andy Vance sponsored by 1:30 “Evaluating your Risk Management Options” with a panel of dairy farmers and moderator Joe Horner of the University of Missouri, brought to you by your soybean checkoff 2:50 President’s Ice Cream Social sponsored by F&H Food Equipment Company, Southwest Dairy Farmers and Turner’s Special Supply. 3:00 Sho-Mo Dairy Heifer Growers Association Annual Meeting 3:15 Missouri Dairy Association (MDA) 30th Annual Meeting with Policy Development Session 4:30 MDA 30th Annual Meeting adjourns 5:00 Missouri Guernsey Breeders Association (MGBA) Committee Meetings 5:00 Missouri Holstein Association (MHA) Committee Meetings 6:30 MHA dinner in trade show 7:00 MHA 2015 All-Missouri & Jr. All-Missouri and 2015 Cow of the Year Presentation 7:00 MGBA Board Meeting 7:30 MHA Social in trade show 7:30 MHA State Convention Cattle Sale in trade show Saturday January 24, 2015 7:00 a.m. Registration/Check-in & Trade Show Open (Grande Ballroom) Coffee, milk and pastries sponsored by FCS Financial and Southwest Dairy Farmers MHA Board Meeting 9:00 9:00 MHA Princess/Little Miss Interviews 9:00 Missouri Junior Guernsey Breeders Meeting (MGBA Annual Meeting immediately following) 10:00 Missouri Brown Swiss Association Annual Meeting 10:00 MHA Annual Meeting (Grande Ballroom) 10:00 Missouri Holstein Junior Association Annual Meeting 10:30 Midwest Milking Shorthorn Annual Meeting 11:00 Missouri Jersey Cattle Club Annual Meeting 12:00 Trade Show Closes 12:00 Luncheon sponsored by Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives Missouri Holstein Association Junior Awards, Scholarships & Crowning of Holstein Princess & Little Miss 1:00 p.m. MHA Annual Meeting and Missouri Holstein Junior Association Reconvene 1:00 Missouri Ayrshire Association Meeting
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Mike Pachta
Michael Paul Pachta, 47, was born September 7, 1967, in Belleville, KS to Vincent P. Pachta and Judith (Nobert) Pachta. He passed September 25, 2014 at his home in Riley, KS. Mike received a Bachelor’s degree in Soils from Fort Hays State University and a Master’s degree in Ag Education from Kansas State University. On August 13, 1988 he married Tammy Blazek. They had two daughters, Dayna Marie and Stacy Janae. Mike grew up on a dairy farm where he developed a love of Holstein dairy cattle, especially raising calves. As a boy, he enjoyed his cats and riding his horse. He showed dairy cattle in 4H and FFA. In high school, he won the National FFA Proficiency Award in forage production which included a trip to Europe. He excelled at sports, placing 2nd in National Junior Wrestling and was a member of the Pratt Community College football team. During college at FHSU and KSU, he worked at the university dairy farms. Mike continued his lifelong passion of working with dairy cattle by being a dairy leader in his daughters’ 4H club and volunteering with the Kansas Dairy Show. He was employed with Southeast Select Sires where he received numerous awards, recognition and trips for his outstanding work performance. He had been active in the community as a Riley County Fair Board member, USD 378 School Board member, Riley City council member, and was a Riley City Zoning Board member. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council and 4th Degree, as well as a current member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan. Mike loved working in his shop, going to auctions to find just the right old tool and enjoyed summer activities including camping and boating. Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father-in-law Harold Blazek. He is survived by his wife Tammy, and his daughters, Dayna and Stacy. In addition to his parents: Vincent and Judith Pachta of Belleville, survivors include two brothers, two sisters, nieces, nephews, other extended family and many friends. Memorials to benefit the Republic County FFA or the Riley County FFA chapters in care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.
Robthom Takes 2014 MO Holstein Futurity
The Missouri Holstein Futurity was held October 18 at the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout. Nine 3-Year Olds paraded before Judge Bobbi Rauch. She chose Robthom Reed Excellency as her 2014 winner. She is owned by Mariana Thomson and Janice Ling of Springfield. Rounding out the top three were Robthom Crank Excellency owned by Janice Ling, Springfield and Gatton Destry Desire-Red owned by Jessica Gatton-Dixon, Conway. The top production award went to Toecky Gabor Jezebel owned by Tom Durst, Huggins. Dr. John Underwood sponsors an award for the cow with the best feet and legs. Robthom Voila Excellency owned by Monica Ling took those honors. Select Sires Mid-America sponsored chairs for the top finishers. In addition to the Futurity, members enjoyed a lunch and judging contest sponsored by the College.
Ernest Cowherd
Ernest E. Cowherd, 91, of Purdy, MO passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at his family farm near Purdy, Missouri. Ernest was born to Guy Brentwood Cowherd and Stella (Houck) Cowherd on July 6, 1923. Ernest attended the University of ArkansasFayetteville until he was drafted into military service in WW II. He was assigned to an infantry brigade serving in Mindanao, Philippines where he was wounded while on patrol. His service was recognized by several battle awards, including the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. Ernest was discharged from the military in 1946, and returned to his beloved farm near Purdy. He married Mary Jeanette Eden on May 2, 1948 and pursued his passion for raising registered Holsteins. Ernest was a life time member of the National Holstein Association and was inducted into the MU Extension Dairy Hall of Fame. He served on the Cassville Board of Education, and also served as a long-time member of the Federal Land Bank Board of Directors. Ernest was a committed Christian and he was a loyal member of the Cassville United Methodist Church for over 50 years. His entire life exemplified his faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, William Wilson Cowherd and one sister, Naomi Ellis. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary J. Cowherd, sons, James “Gene” Cowherd (Barbara), Robert Cowherd (Lou), Charles Cowherd, Don Cowherd (Cheri), John Cowherd (Lynne), and Randy Cowherd, and daughter Jeanette Cowherd. Grandchildren are Sarah Kerner, Mary Frances Cady, Rees Cowherd, Adam Cowherd, Andrew Cowherd, Katie Tegerdine, Paul Cowherd, Wilson Cowherd, Sam Cowherd, Sally Cowherd, Mary Grace Cowherd, Nina Cowherd, Stephanie Cowherd and Claire Cowherd. Great grandchildren are Riley, Grayson, Valentine, Benjamin, Ella, Anna, Jack, Kali, Josiah, Samuel, Emily, Luke, and Connor. Services were held at the Cassville United Methodist Church on Monday, December, 1st with burial at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Butterfield. Memorial donations may be made to the Cassville United Methodist Church Building Fund.
2015 Southern Spring National Exposition
April 7-11, 2015 Payne County Expo Center - Stillwater, Oklahoma Wednesday April 8 - Spring Fashions of StarStruck II Jersey Sale Thursday April 9 - Southern Spring National Junior Holstein & Jersey Show Friday April 10 - Oklahoma State Sale Sat. April 11 - Southern Spring National Open Holstein & Jersey Show Entries Due March 1, 2015 Contact David Jones, 405.880.5194 or LeeAnn Bowman, 405.338.8692 for entry information.
2014 Missouri Futurity Champions, from left to right: Mariana Thomson, Janice Ling with Robthom Reed Excellency, Monica Ling with Robthom Crank Excellency, Judge Bobbie Rauch and SS sponsor Kent Daniels.
Chrissy Durst with the 2014 Missouri Futurity Production Champion Toecky Gabor Jezebel, along side is Judge Bobbie Rauch.
Southern Spring National Holstein Show has been awarded National Show status for 2015. MSHN, Dec 2014 - PAGE 17
Juniors - Jot it Down... World Dairy Expo Highlights Leach Wins Best Bred & Owned at Madison!
Lin-Max Sanchez Austin was named the Champion Bred & Owned animal at the International Holstein Junior Show at World Dairy Expo, Madison, WI. In addition, Austin placed 2nd in the Sr. 2-Year Old Class. She is owned by Leach & Maxey, Linwood, Kansas. Pictured are Taylor and Erin Leach.
Nelson Wins Fitting Contest
Steven Nelson Grovespring, Missouri captured top honors in the Youth Fitting Contest held at Madison. Steven was one of the youngest participants in the contest which ranged from ages 16-21. He had to prepare an animal for the show ring. A professional fitter served as the judge and watched each contestant as they worked.
Wantland Scores Gold in FFA
Katie Wantland, Niangua, represented Missouri at the National FFA Dairy Handler Contest in Louisville, KY. She earned a gold rating and finished in the top 10 of all individuals in the contest. Katie, 18, is the daughter of Jeff and LeeAnn Wantland.
Arkansas State Fair Junior Show
Junior Champion: 1st Fall Calf, Crawleys-VVF Gabor 2094 Brittany Crawley, Gravette Res.Jr Champ: 1st Wtr Calf,Crawleys-VVF Gabor 2128, Jessica Crawley, Gravette Grand Champion: 1st Jr 3-Yr Old, Crawleys-VVF Shot 1815, Jessica Crawley, Gravette Res. Grand Champ: 1st 4-Yr Old, AJ-Schmitz Aftershock Luella, Julie Griffin, Siloam Springs
Tulsa State Fair Junior Show
Junior Champion: 1st Fall Yrlg, Ms Redburst Maria-Red, Jayden Pritchett, Rose Res. Jr Champion: 1st Spring Calf, Groves-Vu Acme Dutchess, Wyatt Krittenbrink, Okarche Grand Champion: 1st 3-Yr Old, Miss Long Green Chavon, Wyatt Krittenbrink, Okarche Res. Grand Champ: 1st 2-Yr Old, Lynrae Clark Mist, Leah Reedy, Agra Best Bred & Owned: Lynrae Clark Mist, Leah Reedy, Agra
DJM & YDJM Applications Due March 1
Distinguished Junior Member & Young Distinguished Junior Member Applications are due March 1, 2015. For the application forms, visit www.holsteinusa.com. PAGE 18 - MSHN, Dec 2014
Grand National Junior Show Results Nov. 8 - Louisville, Kentucky
3rd Milking Fall Yrlg: Ms Lin-Crest Hbrok Faithful, Taylor Leach & Annie Holton,Linwood, KS 3rd Sr. 2-Yr Old: Siemers Wndbrk Fear This, Jeff Koster & Keaton Carpenter, Earth, TX 3rd Jr. 3-Yr Old, RG Mueller Braxton Lady 880, Darren Mueller, Tampa, KS 4th Sr. 3-Yr Old: HBD-Jons Braxton Inka-ET, Lauren Whitehead, Conway, MO 5th Fall Calf: Sco-Lo-Coons GS Wind Kat-ET, Lauren Whitehead, Conway, MO 6th Winter Calf: Stranshome Snowflake-ET, Carter Walker & Behnken Mohr,Omaha, NE 6th Sr. 3-Yr Old: Schoen Gabor Mattie, Corvin Schoen, Oak Ridge, MO
Scholarships Available
The National Holstein Women’s Scholarship Organization will present scholarships to interested Holstein youth at the 2015 National Holstein Convention. In 2014, five scholarships were presented. To apply for the scholarship, you must have completed one year of college or technical school and be a member of either the Junior Holstein USA Association or Holstein USA. The five part application is due Feb. 15, 2015. In includes a signed personal information form, official college transcript, resume, personal opinion essay and a personal video. For more information, contact Alicia Lamb, 585.993.8026 or JLLACC@rochester.rr.com. Accelerated Genetics awards four - $500 scholarships to high school seniors planning to major in agriculture at a short course, vocational technical college or a four-year university. Any high school senior who has participated in FFA, 4-H, any of the various breed organizations or any other agricultural organizations is eligible to apply. To apply for the youth scholarship obtain a scholarship application, download it from the Accelerated Genetics website at www.accelgen.com/Scholarships.aspx, call 1.800.451.9275 or email scholarships@accelgen.com. The Application Deadline is: February 15, 2015. Two - $1,000 scholarships are awarded to students currently enrolled in a short course, vocational technical college or a four-year university degree program. Supported by Accelerated Genetics, the collegiate program is available to individuals who are currently in their freshman, sophomore, or junior year and are majoring in any agricultural field. This scholarship program is run by the National FFA Foundation. This scholarship application can only be completed online atwww.ffa.org and click on Programs link and then the Scholarship link. The Application Deadline is: February 1, 2015! (Required Signature Page must be mailed postmarked no later than February 8, 2015.)
Leach Crowned Queen
Taylor Leach, Linwood, Kansas was crowned the 2014 National Jersey Queen recently in Louisville. She was crowned by 2013 Queen Sydney Endres. Taylor is the daughter of Rob and Lisa Leach.
Brett Morris
405-222-2678
Ninnekah, Oklahoma
Ed & Sue Ann Steele 3673 NW State Rd 52 ph: 660-679-4477
Jeanette King 430 NW Rt K ph: 660-679-4669
Rick King 3188 NW Co Rd 5001 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
For Sale:
Embryos — Bulls — Heifers Check out our web site: www.rottinghausholsteins.com
M-6 Dairy Farm LLC Tom & Angie Meyer Megan, Lauren, Joshua & Kristen Okarche, Oklahoma 405-263-4920
Strickler Holstein Farm, LLC The Strickler Family PO Box 365 - Iola, Kansas 66748 620.365.2009
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
Tony - 417.838.3613 Wayne - 417.840.1526 Bailee - 417.268.7693
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DATES TO REMEMBER
Dec. 6 Dec. 6 Jan. 19, 2015 Jan. 22-24 Jan. 23 March 28 April 7-11 June 23-26
Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma State Holstein Meeting Hutchinson, KS Kansas Dairy Association Meeting Fort Worth, Texas Southwest Regional Holstein Show Springfield, Missouri Heart of Missouri Dairy Forum Missouri State Convention Sale Springfield,Missouri Clinton County Classic Carlyle, Illinois Southern Spring National Expo Stillwater,Oklahoma St.Charles, Illinois Holstein USA National Convention
INDEX of ADVERTISERS
Borman Farm ......................................................... IBC Buessing, Roy............................................................ 20 Buggs Dairy Farm ..................................................... 19 Goldfawn Farm............................................................3 Groves-View Farm ................................................... 20 Hackmann & Parsons................................................ 12 Heart of America Dairy Forum..............................14-15 Lincrest Farm..............................................................6 M-6 Dairy.................................................................. 19 Martin Prairie Farms................................................. 20 Mason Dairy Farm.......................................................5 Moreland Farms ....................................................... 19 Morrisland Holsteins.................................................. 20 Robthom Farm........................................................ IFC Rockwin Dairy .......................................................... 20 Seiler Dairy Farms.......................................................9 Select Sires............................................................... BC Select Sires MidAmerica ............................................ 20 Steele & King Farms ................................................. 19 Strickler Holsteins .................................................... 19 Toecky Holsteins..........................................................1 Underwood, John.................................................10-11 Whitehead Dairy ...................................................... 19
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
Kansas Dairy Association Serves up some ice cream at the Kansas State Fair
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 20 - MSHN, Dec 2014
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
The Dawn of 2015 As the sun rises on a New Year, we look back on 2014... Thanks to those who have purchased animals from us this year, Nathaniel Graber, Bruce Tencleve, Kasey Clanton, Kenneth Meng, the University of Missouri and Alfred Brandt. We really enjoy hearing the reports on how they are doing and hope they continue to do well for their new owners. Radine Blitz Bee VG-85 became our first cow named to Regional Elite Preformer List by Holstein USA. Congratulations to Sophie with her 2 Reserve Junior All-Missouri winners. The Res. Spring Yearling, Radine Colt P Annie was bred and owned by Sophie. Reserve Winter Yearling, Jebo Braxton Blissful, was purchased in the 2013 Oklahoma State Sale. She’s from the Buggs Blackstar Buffy family. We look forward to these heifers calving in 2015 and hope they continue to develop so nicely. KG-HZ Sanchez Rosa G+82 was recognized as a State Production Leader for Fat with her 2-00 305 2x 27,810 4.5 1249 3.2 885. Owned with Henry Zapalac, she has the 2nd high Fat record for a Jr. 2-Year Old. In 2015 we look forward to Sophie’s Atwood calf Olaf and her development. She may be born in late August, but she is really fancy. Our first Armani and Acme heifers will calve in early Fall. We are excited about their potential. We hope for another year of abundant rain, bountiful crops and strong markets. In addition we hope for a happy and healthy year for all.
“The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it.” Psalm 24:1
Merry Christmas and a Happy 2015! PBR - 15 yrs Progressive Genetics - 16 yrs
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, 573-808-5607 dkgeppert@mchsi.com