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AMSS Executive Committee President: Scott Cailteux
910 Westfield Ct.,Lawrence, KS 66049 (713) 898-2479 (Term Exp. 2017) Email: scailteux@sbcglobal.net
Vice-President: Thomas Landrum
23474 Sawdon Ridge Road, Guilford, IN 47022 (812) 487-2612 (Term Exp. 2018) (317) 694-3265 (812) 528-4538 cell nos. Email: thomaswlandrum@yahoo.com
Katie Agnew
W359 N8470 Brown St., Oconomowoc, WI 53066 (920) 474-4349 (Term Exp. 2016) Email: shorties48@hotmail.com
Steve Marak
101873 S 3440 Rd, Meeker, OK 47855 (405) 279-2608 (Term Exp. 2016) Email: smjulie000@aol.com
Kylie Preisinger
3314 Jura Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28303 Phone: (765) 427-6964 (Term Exp. 2016) Email: luvkows@hotmail.com
Junia Isiminger Executive Secretary
(608) 481-0165 Cell (608) 365-3332 Office Email: JuniaAMSS@gmail.com
AMSS Directors Michael Bodey
5912 E Rt 29, Urbana, OH 43078 (937) 869-3345 (Term Exp. 2017) Email: prattbodey@hotmail.com
Ellie Fleming
101 Ethan Place #208, DeForest, WI 53532 (315) 778-8000 (Term Exp. 2018) Email: ellie.fleming@genusplc.com
Jim Foss
7909 Cty 44 Blvd., Kenyon, MN 55946 (507) 824-2643 (Term Exp. 2018) (612) 756-1581 cell l Email: jim9foss@frontier.com
Michael Halpin
19722 W 5500 S Rd., Buckingham, IL 60917 Phone: (815) 228-0777 (Term Exp. 2016) Email: mhalpin99@outlook.com
Jason Heeter
19072 Shade Valley Road, Shade Gap, PA 17255 (215) 534-5534 (Term Exp. 2017) Email: heeter2000@yahoo.com
John Kuszlyk
7982Batavia-Byron Road, Batavia, NY 14020 (585) 343-4800 (Term Exp. 2017) Email: kuszlykcattleco@yahoo.com
Billy Lattire
6653 Kaiser Rd., Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 (812) 209-9588 (Term Exp. 2018) Email: billy.lattire@gmail.com
AMSS Junior Officers President: Jessica Crawley
25141 Austin Rd, Gravette, AR 72736 Phone: (479)220-2802 Email: jalapenojessica36@gmail.com
Vice President: Hannah Rhoades
5554 Bakers Store-Greenville Rd, Greenville, OH 45331 Phone: (937)467-0050 l Email: h.rhoades@icloud.com
Secretary: Liza Van der Laan
21349 CR EW 181, Frederick, OK 73542 Phone: (580)305-2232. Email: lizav@okstate.edu
Treasurer: Nicholas Achen
2519 392nd Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401 Phone: (320)266-4797 l Email: nicholas.achen@hotmail.com
Reporter: Jeremiah Johnson
18436 43rd Ave. N, Hawley, MN 56549 Email: jeremiah.johnson1115@gmail.com
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The Executive Report
As I write this article, the temperature at our farm is 50 degrees and the forecast is a high of 75 today. It may be April but this is almost summer weather and I am happy about that! We didn’t have too bad of a winter this year but I am always excited about those warmer days – not hot, but comfortable T-shirt weather. It is also exciting for the seasons to be changing, winter into spring, watching green sprouts pop up through the earth, watching fields being planted in anticipation of the crop and an abundance of baby calves taking their first wobbly steps. All of this represents change – change but is somehow familiar. Like the saying – What is old is new again! I have been thinking about that saying a lot lately, not sure why, it may because of the seasons, it may be because of watching too many home improvement shows that mix old with new or it may be because of how consumers are viewing the dairy industry and our beautiful breed. If you follow the dairy press, the last couple of years and especially the last few months have been filled with talk about educating consumers about the dairy industry and why we do things the way we do. It has also been filled with the resurgence of raw milk sales, artisan cheeses, ag tourism, heritage breeds, farmers markets, buy local and the list goes on. It was once normal 40-50 years ago to purchase your milk in glass bottles at the farm, that may or may not have been pasteurized, visiting a local farm to purchase produce, butter and cheese and visiting your grandparents on their farm to see the cows, etc. Over the years this became the old way of doing things, pushed aside and now many of those farms are gone. Today all of this is becoming 'the new thing. ' New but different – small farms are bottling their own milk or making cheese or other dairy products again and selling locally. However, today they do it with food safety in mind. Visiting a farm is a destination day trip because consumers are so far removed from farm knowledge and are interested in where food comes from. The resurgence of “heritage” breeds and protecting those bloodlines have become forefront. People are concerned about the history of our nation and the world and preserving it. I say new but different because now all of these niche markets come with educating the consumer. Before, consumers knew about agriculture because they grew up on a farm or were tied to a farm by a close family member. Today that definitely isn’t the case. I am sure at this point, you are thinking, what does this have to do with the Milking Shorthorn breed? Am I right? It has everything to do with our breed. First, the number of Milking Shorthorn breeders that are full-time dairy farmers is a small percentage. Many of you, our breeders, hold an off-the-farm job or run another business, however many of these are tied to agriculture. Second, there are changes in our population and the way they think. It opens many doors for the Milking Shorthorn breed. How? The Milking Shorthorn breed has a long, solid history in the building of the United States. Milking Shorthorns are the very definition of a niche market in many ways. The Native Milking Shorthorn is by definition a heritage breed. We have a group of very dedicated breeders who strive to keep their Milking Shorthorns pure with no crossbreeding in their lines. It works for them. They are able to operate very successful cow-calf operations and educate their local customers on who they are and what they produce. Cont. on pg. 14
President's Corner By Scott Cailteux
Greetings! Spring has finally sprung. It won’t be long before we will be attending the National Convention, Junior Show and Sale in Columbus, Ohio. If you haven’t already made your reservations, please do so as soon as possible. The Ohio Society has been working hard for the last couple of years to host an enjoyable and productive meeting. We need good attendance and participation to make this event successful. It is with mixed emotions I write my last letter to you as President of AMSS. It has been a challenging but fulfilling experience for me. Given the diverse makeup of our membership, I have come to understand that it is impossible to please everybody all the time. I can ensure you the Board of Directors and National Office always acts in the best interest of our society and is fully committed to continuously improving the breed. I believe we have made significant strides in improving the service level of the National Office. We once again have a presence in Beloit. Telephone calls are being answered promptly, registrations and transfers are being processed in a timely manner, backlogs in other administrative and accounting areas are being eliminated, and good progress is being made in documenting our policies and procedures and enhancing our marketing programs. In addition, we have begun the process of utilizing genomics to better understand the genetics of our cattle and improve the overall quality of the breed. Given the significant investment that is required to establish and maintain a testing program, we want to make sure to approach it in prudent, businesslike manner. As a result, it will probably be several months before we implement
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Milking Shorthorn Journal Early Summer 2016 l Volume 98, Number 3 ISSN. 1073-9394
Official Publication of the
AMERICAN MILKING SHORTHORN SOCIETY 800 Pleasant St., Beloit, WI 53511 Phone: (608) 365-3332 • Fax: (608) 365-6644 Website: www.milkingshorthorn.com
In This Issue AI Summaries............................................................................................ 10 Have You Herd........................................................................................... 17 Honor Roll.................................................................................................. 16 Junia's Journeys........................................................................................... 6 Junior Spotlight......................................................................................... 15 Junior Photo Contest................................................................................. 14 National Convention Tours........................................................................ 18 National Convention Form........................................................................ 19
National Delegate List.................................................................................. 8 National Futurity 61 Rules & From.......................................................24-25 National Jr. Heifer Show Form................................................................... 22 President's Corner....................................................................................... 4 Sales Reports............................................................................................. 15 Top PPR Cows............................................................................................ 12 The Exec. Report.......................................................................................... 4 What's Coming Up....................................................................................... 8
On The Cover Featured on the cover are the Rhoades Family in Greenville, Ohio who are hosting an open house following the convention as well as other photos representing sites and sounds of Ohio that will be visited during the National Covnention.
Index to Advertisers AMSS Syndicate...................................................................................... 22 Buckeye Knoll Farm................................................................................ 17 Business Card Directory.......................................................................... 29 Clayside Farm/Black Hawk Syndicate....................................................... 9 Kuszlyk Cattle Company.......................................................................2, 32 Landrum Milking Shorthorns.................................................................. 14
Mapleton Valley Farm.............................................................................. 3 Millcreek Farm........................................................................................ 26 National Convention Sale....................................................................... 30 Rowe's Innisfail Herd.............................................................................. 23 ST Genetics............................................................................................. 31 Vail, Peter................................................................................................. 9 Weissway Milking Shorthorns................................................................ 21
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Junia’s Journeys silage at a bunk in the winter with grain and small square bales of hay in the barn. They feed baleage that is wrapped on a continual table, and in addition harvest 4,000 small square bales of hay annually. Phyllis states that she wants a functional cow, not necessarily the largest cow. It is nice to have a Mapleton Vly Chance Francie - now 16-years-old big cow for showing A well-known Milking Shorthorn herd in but that is not what is Wisconsin was the site of my herd visit after necessary to be in the herd. The family has the 2015 National Convention – Mapleton been active in the Milking Shorthorn Society Valley Farm owned by Pat and Phyllis Agnew. for years with all members of the family either Also helping on the farm is their daughter Kaserving on the board, committees or working tie and their son Tom and his wife, Keely. Kasales. They are also supportive of AMSS protie is a high school teacher. Tom and Keely grams as members of Express. They classify have two children and Tom is also a distriburegularly, advertise in the Journal and consign tor for IBA. to sales. Several of their bulls have made their The registered herd consists of 35% way into stud, with one current bull currently Holstein and 65% Milking Shorthorns. They offered through Semex, Mapleton Vly J Zumfarm 350 acres of corn, soybeans, oats, alba. Another bull, Mapleton Vly Rebel Julius, falfa and winter wheat. The farm was started in 1907 by Pat’s family with grade Holsteins. Phyllis came to the farm with her registered Milking Shorthorns when she and Pat married. Fifteen years ago, the family gradedup their Holsteins to become an all-registered herd. The herd is housed in a 50-stall freestall with sand bedding and fans with an additional tie-stall barn which is bedded with straw. The cows are milked in the tie-stall barn. Milk cows are let out during the day for exercise, has been influential in their herd producing even in the winter when weather permits. a daughter, Mapleton Vly Julius Foxy, who Calves are raised in individual hutches peaked at 113 lbs. a day in her fifth lactation. until moved to two group pens with maxi Current sires with offspring in the Mahutches and a small exercise fenced area. pleton Valley herd include Zumba, Ironman, From there the heifers are moved to a larger Cancun, GMC Zues, Titan, Julius, Red Rupasture. In the winter, the heifers are housed ben, Christoph, Clancy, Perfection, Conrad, in a section of the freestall barn. Sparkler, Christian (Poppy Nation brother), Feed for this high-producing herd includes Logic, and Aladdan. They use different sires
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to have a nice mix of genetics in their herd. The Agnews have performed numerous flushes to produce promising offspring. They sell many bulls carrying their special genetics into stud, to other breeders for herd bulls and to others who further develop Mapleton Valley bulls. Mapleton Valley has several cow families they are especially proud of, including the “J” family. This family began with Weg Acres Pro 6 Jenny, a foundation cow purchased by the Agnews in 1988 from Phyllis’ father, Williard Gerner of Weg Acres. She was scored 4E90. In her lifetime, she produced 142,535 lbs. of milk with a 3.5% fat - 5,031 lbs. of fat in 3,210 days. Jenny is the fourth dam of Mapleton Vly Rebel Julius. Some of her offspring have included Mapleton Vly Chance Jenna, classified 3E90 with one record over 28,124 lbs. of milk; Mapleton Vly Clay Joanie, classified 2E92 with a lifetime record of 1,578D 80,769M 4.0% 3,241F 3.0% 2,427P; and Mapleton Vly Julius Juantia, scored EX-90 with a Mammary Score of EX-93. A second special cow family is the “Z” family. This family traces back to Weg Acres Fannas M.F.L. Fan. A descendent, Mapleton Vly K Zsa Zsa, was bred by the Agnews and scored 2E91. She was the Wisconsin Cow of the Year in 2010 and achieved several All-American nominations and awards. Her lifetime record is 1,537D 91,860M 4.0% 3,526F 3.2% 2,937P. She had a special son by Rebel Julius – Mapleton Vly J Zumba. Another member of the “Z” family, Mapleton Vly Cancun Zunique, was the winner of the Two-Year-Old AMSS Futurity at the 2015 World Dairy Expo. Zunique is a daughter of the 2011 WDE Reserve Junior Champion and Reserve All-American Junior Two-Year-Old Mapleton Vly Alain Zena. A favorite cow owned by Katie Agnew is Mapleton Vly Chance Francie. Francie recently turned 16 and has produced over 255,000 lbs. of milk and is due back in July. This is a cow that is a perfect example of the longevity and breeding ability of the Milking Shorthorn. I recommend a visit to Mapleton Valley
when you are in the area. It was nice to see their cows in their home environment and to visit with the Agnew family. ********************* I made a herd visit to a young breeder just 20 miles from my home this past winter. Larry Tobin of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, is a regional project manager for the plastic company, Rehrig Pacific Co. His father and grandfather were dairy farmers, however, the family does not milk cows anymore. Larry’s first calf was given to him by his grandfather in his will and his love of dairy cows was ignited. He started 4-H with Holsteins and found himself at the bottom of the classes, so he began to lease Jerseys from a local farm. While showing at the Albion Fair, Aaron Lance had a Milking Shorthorn calf born during the fair. Aaron was finishing 4-H and was selling some of his cows. Larry purchased the calf and found the breed that would change his life. Little Run Peanut Butter is a Kuszmar Alfairs Othello daughter out of a Big Red daughter. Interestingly enough, Peanut Butter’s fourth dam came from my family’s farm. Peanut Butter was the cow to start into a breed with; she won at the Crawford County Fair and eventually went on to win Grand Champion at the Pennsylvania 4-H State Show. Over the years, Larry became a fitter working for well-known show families in Pennsylvania including Guernsey farms - Trot Acres, the Trotter family; Warwick Manor, Kevin Stoltzfus family; Snider Homestead, Berneta Gable and also Holstein breeders Pat Carey, Gary Mase, Matt Lawrence and Bob Morrell. Through these fitting jobs, Larry became partners with the Trotters six years ago on various animals including Milking Shorthorns. Today, Larry owns 26 head of Milking Shorthorns and Holsteins. All milk cows and bred heifers are housed at Trotters and he raises all the calves at his family’s 100 acre farm. Larry has a special show heifer feeding program and he is very strict on how his heifers are fed. He harvests about 15 acres of hay each year and purchases feed. When Larry is traveling for work, his mom handles the chores. When asked why he didn’t pursue agriculture as a career, he stated, “my parents told me that if I loved showing this much, I needed to pick a career that could pay for my habit. I chose to attend Penn State Behrend to become a plastic engineer. Now I am able to have my cows, and with the help of Dave Trotter, can continue to develop my herd.” When I was visiting, Larry had a promising Fall Calf, Tobin Farm Mud Nina, a Mudslinger out of a Kourt and a July Summer Yearling, a Logic out of a Frolic. Another special heifer was a late August summer yearling, her sire is Ri-Valley Mega Lucky, a Kuszmar Pictured at left are the cows at Mapleton Valley.
Tobin Farm Mud Nina
Megadeth son out of Mi-San Acres O Lust ET. Her dam is Blissful Elegant Resolve. Her granddam is Peanut Butter and Larry is excited to see how she will develop in the future. Larry has done some flushing and has purchased other Milking Shorthorns over the years. Currently he is looking at future matings and has purchased Destry Lad, Perfection and Clancy semen to use. I believe that we will be seeing more of Larry’s breeding in the show ring in the future. He has a promising future ahead of him.
2016 Classification Schedule May PA, NJ, DE, MD, VA -Apps due March 15
September OH, MI, IN, WV -Apps due July 15
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October NY, ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI -Apps due August 15
July WI -Apps due May 15 August CA, NV, AZ, NM, WA, OR, MT, WY, ID, UT, CO -Apps due June 15
November MN, ND, SD, IA, NE, KS, IL -Apps due September 15 December PA, NJ, DE, MD, VA -Apps due October 15
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2016 National Delegate List District One (3)
Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Greg Clark (tie with York) Brenda York (tie with Clark) Bill Bartlett (tie with Wortman) Joan Wortman (tie with Bartlett) District Two (7)
New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware
John Kuszlyk Sharon Fleming Marjorie Kuszlyk Jerry Merrill John Anderson Jason Heeter (tie with Koller, M. Heeter, Hess, Myers, Fisher) Nedra Koller (tie with J. Heeter, M. Heeter, Hess, Myers, Fisher) Melissa Heeter (tie with J. Heeter, Koller, Hess, Myers, Fisher) Allen Hess (tie with J. Heeter, Koller, M. Heeter, Myers, Fisher) Heather Myers (tie with J. Heeter, Koller, M. Heeter, Hess, Fisher) Donnette Fisher (tie with J. Heeter, Koller, M. Heeter, Hess, Myers) Harold White District Three (5)
North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio
District Five (2) Illinois
Mike Halpin Clint Cribbet (tie with G. Halpin) George Halpin (tie with Cribbet) District Six (2) Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
Jim Foss Cory Salzl (tie with Achen) Cindy Achen (tie with Salzl) District Seven (1) Iowa
Matt Henkes District Eight (1) Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas
Dakota Arthur
District Nine (2) Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas
Becky Keil Dan Burd (tie with S. Burd, Wheeler) Sally Burd (tie with D. Burd, Wheeler) Paul Wheeler (tie with D. Burd, S. Burd) District Ten (2)
Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii
Susan Vaadi Lee Stuart Rowe
Richard Lattire Casey Weiss Thomas Landrum (tie with J. Landrum) Joanna Landrum (tie with T. Landrum) Michael Bodey Sheryl Stevens (tie with Smart) Ted Smart (tie with Stevens) District Four (4) Michigan, Wisconsin
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What's Coming Up May 15
Committee Member Reports Due
May 15
Cindy Climer & Jim King Scholarship App. Due
June 1
National Youth Contest Applications Due
June 13-14 AMSS Board of Director Meetings, Dublin, OH June 15-18 National Convention, Dublin, OH June 18
National Convention Sale, Dublin, OH
Sept. 19
Eastern National Jr. Show, Harrisburg, PA
Sept. 19
Northeast National Jr. Show, W. Springfield, MA
Sept. 20-21 Eastern National Show, Harrisburg, PA Sept. 20
Northeast National Show, W. Springfield, MA
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Pres. cont. from pg. 4
Another area of being a niche market is the lure of the commercial dairy farmers – what I mean by this is a dairy farmer that is operating his dairy as a business and the cows have to pay the bills through the milk check. Milking Shorthorns are a niche for these farmers too – the breed is ideal to crossbreed with and can produce milk. They are stars in reproduction for calving ease and breeding back. If you can get a few Milking Shorthorns in another breed herd – you can make a believer out of commercial dairyman/woman. Another area, and I have heard this many times, is we are the showing breed. Milking Shorthorn owners own the breed to show at local, state and national shows. That’s okay – we can take that title. I view that as a compliment. Why? Look at what breed is the most talked about for what has been accomplished in the last 15 years. We could consider ourselves the “new breed.” Other dairy breeders are sitting up and taking notice of what we have to offer. And we have more to offer than just winning in the show ring. Our next opportunities are polled and A2A2 milk genes. Milking Shorthorns have these genes, we just have to find more of the animals that possess them to use in our breeding programs. I can see this being a huge niche market for the breed. The last opportunity I want to discuss is the buy local niche. Milking Shorthorns are ideal
for producing high quality, great tasting milk the program. that can be bottled or made into other dairy It has been an honor and privilege to serve as products to sell locally. The cull cows and your President during the past year. I have met bulls/steers can be used to provide fresh beef, so many friendly, intelligent, and honest people especially if you target grass fed beef. The during this last year and will always treasure the components are in the milk, the meat is wholerelationships I have developed with you. Thank some and the cow is an easy sell to consumyou for your trust and I look forward to seeing ers when you educate about the breed helping you at the National Convention and Sale. to build our country. This an area where I see many possibilities for breeders if they desire. So what is old is new again. The Milking Shorthorn breed has a long solid history in the United States and today the Milking Shorthorn breed is “new” again in many ways. I encourage each of you to think how you can help When picturing your cows, have the phomake the breed stronger and how we can protographers send photos directly to Puremote our breed better. I am working to speak bred Publishing to avoid future charges up for the Milking Shorthorn breed whenever or challenges with compression! and wherever I can, but I need your help to do (Photos forwarded from emails & phones do it locally. not transfer in hi-resolution sometimes.) Milking Shorthorns – Breeding for Tomorrow Show season is right around Junia Isiminger Executive Secretary the corner!
REMINDER:
Advertising Deadline New Late Summer Issue June 20
Junior Photo Contest!
Get snappin' & join the fun! Open to all AMSS Junior members. 2 Age Groups: 13 and under, 14 & over. Photos are to be high resolution prints in 4x6 or 5x7. They do not have to be matted. They must be taken BY the Junior - not OF the Junior member. Photo entries can be sent to Purebred Publishing, 1224 Alton Darby Creek Rd., Columbus, OH 43228 by June 9 or brought to the National Convention by Thursday, June 16. All photos will be on display. All photos must have Junior's name & age on the back of the photo. Convention goers will have the opportunity to select a Peoples Choice Award in each age group. Purebred Publishing staff will select a 1st and 2nd in each age category and one overall winner that will grace the cover of a future Milking Shorthorn Journal! Cash awards will also be given. Entry in the contest provides permission for photos to become the property of and used by Purebred Publishing & AMSS for promotion purposes.
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Sales v Sales v Sales 3RD ANNUAL AMERICAN MILKING SHORTHORN NATIONAL ONLINE SALE 2016 March 12th was the final day of the 3rd Annual AMSS Online Sale. It was a successful sale again this year and a special thank you to all of the consignors, who make this sale possible, and to the buyers, who made the sale successful. This year there were 36 total lots (eight live lots, two embryo packages and 26 lots of semen). Of the 36 lots, 17 were sold. Two live lots sold, with the high seller being Lot #6 – Trilow Zippo Lynn-ET from Michelle Upchurch of California. Morgan Kliebenstein of Wisconsin was the successful bidder on this fancy heifer at $1,650. The second lot sold was a bull – Lot #5 – Blue Spruce RR Myzer EXP from Blue Spruce Farm – Jason Robinson. Jason Cabe of North Carolina was the winning bid at $1,500. Two embryo lots were offered with one being sold - Lot #9, Four Direct Thaw IVF Reverse Sort from Hard Core Perfect Sunrise EXP to Springville Logic Premium ET from Hard Core Farm – Keith & Donnette Fisher of Pennsylvania. Wayne Wratten from New York was the successful bidder at $525 per embryo. There were 26 lots of semen available from a wide variety of bulls; including older bulls, milk and type bulls. Thirteen lots sold averaging $17.05 a unit. The high selling semen lot was Lot #18 Innisfail Perfect Storm consigned by Hard Core Farm – Keith & Donnette Fisher of Pennsylvania. The winning bid of $122.50 a unit was made by Tim Navis of Wisconsin. Each year our AMSS Online Sale grows in
popularity for consignors and buyers alike. The sale continues to grow in popularity with over 43 registered bidders and buyers from 14 different states and Canada including; Wisconsin, California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Virginia, Kansas, Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio, Iowa, South Dakota, New York and North Carolina, going to show that the love for the Red, White and Roan is Nationwide! Look forward to an exciting 2017 National Online Sale! OHIO BUCKEYE CLASSIC SALE
Pictured L-R: The Pierce Family, buyers of the high selling animal. Hannah Rhoades on the halter; Ted & Diane Smart & grandson, consignors.
The Buckeye Classic Sale Milking Shorthorn edition averaged $1,545 on 16 live lots on Friday, April 1 in Columbus, Ohio. The sale was managed by the Ohio Milking Shorthorn Society and Buckeye Dairy Club of The Ohio State University. High seller of the day was a North Stars Presto ET EXP Senior Two-Year-Old that
Junior Spotlight This active thirteen-year-old has already made his mark in the show ring with having a Grand Champion at the North American Livestock Exposition in 2014. Jacob Baker started in the Milking Shorthorn breed because he thought it would be fun to exhibit at the county fair. Baker attends South Range Middle school. On his family farm they milk 50 cows, with a variety of all the breeds and have roughly 100 acres. Off of the farm you can find Jacob participating in Student Council and playing on sled hockey for the Youngstown Boom. In addition to being the local 4-H club president, participating in dairy quiz bowl, and being part of the National Junior Milking Shorthorn Society, Jacob exhibits his Milking Shorthorns on a local, state, and national level. Baker States, “My favorite Milking Shorthorn is Redien Acres JR. She is my first Milking Shorthorn I owned and I have had a lot of fun with her.” His highlights of exhibiting JR is when he received Grand
sold for $2,000. Bok Presto Ilene Ida sold due in June to Smart MRB Malice. Entered in the Ohio Futurity she was consigned by Smart’s Jerseys and Shorthorns of Anna, Ohio and purchased by Jason Pierce of North Benton, Ohio. The second high seller of the day was a fancy Fall Calf sired by Purple Idalee PR Zeus EXP ET who sold for $1,850. Consigned by Taylor Graves of Perrysville, Kentucky, the calf is backed by an EX-91 dam with multiple All-American honors. The grandam is also Excellent. She was purchased by Doug Rhodes of Greenville, Ohio. NEW YORK SPRING SALE The New York Spring Milking Shorthorn Sale was held on Friday, April 8, 2016at the New York State Fairgrounds preceding the weekend that was filled with the New York Carousel Spring Shows. There were five live lots sold to buyers throughout New York, with a live lot average of $1,985. The high seller was a bred Jr. 2-year-old to show this year. Eichlers MD Blanche ET, consigned by John Tryon. This Megadeth daughter was tall and very balanced, with two Excellent dams behind her. She will be a great show prospect for this year. She was purchased by Peter Vail of Valentia, New York, for $4,100 and was first-place Jr. 2-Year-Old on Sunday. The second-high seller was a late June summer yearling from GMC Farm, GMC Luke Lassie. She sold for $2,900 to Katie Lacelle. This Mr Lucy MYS Luke daughter was from an EX-90 (max score) Othello daughter. Her granddam is Kingsdale Lucy 5th 2E95.
by Nicholas Achen
Champion in 2014 at the North American International Livestock Exposition, and this past fall, Reserve Grand Champion of the Junior Show at the All-American Dairy Show. Madilynn Baker is ten years old. She just recently started showing the Milking Shorthorn breed. Madilynn got introduced by just having all seven breeds on her farm. In Ohio, Baker attends South Range Middle School. On her farm she milks 50 cows on a 100acre farm. Madilynn is active in her church group and dance. In school she is busy with band and middle school basketball. In the 4-H club she is the secretary, along with this she participates in dairy quiz bowl. Baker is also involved with both Milking Shorthorn and Guernsey National Junior Societies. A special award Madilynn received this past summer was winning second place in dairy showmanship at Ohio State Fair. Baker quotes “My favorite Milking Shorthorn is Bakers Acres Patriot Diamond.” The reason behind this being
she was the first Milking Shorthorn she had for a project and it happened to be born on her tenth birthday, making her day very special. Jacob and Madilynn and their family are part of Bakers Acres in Homeworth, Ohio.
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AMSS Honor Roll AMSS Herdbook 800 Pounds Fat and 700 Pounds Protein Cows
Herd: DIXON, CHRIS-- WHITE HALL, MD Owner: MILLER, JENNIFER-- HAGERSTOWN, MD
Herd: ECHO FARM-- HINSDALE, NH Owner: SCHOFIELD, GORDY-- HINSDALE, NH
MANDERFELD FREDRICK DINO 68309630 '+83 ' + + + + + 3/06 305 3x 33400 3.0 993F 3.2 1057P Sire: ROCKING WS KOURTS FREDRICK ET Dam: MANDERFELD LYMAN BENGIE 2times Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN
Junior Two Year Olds - 16046 Milk, 570 Fat, 500 Protein Actual WEISSWAY MEGA AMELIA MAY 2ND 68310023 'V88' V V V + E 3-03 302 17700 3.2 558F 3.2 571P BRYMARY COAL PI 68313862 '+81' + + + + G Sire: KUSZMAR MEGADETH 2-05 282 19770 3.6 719F 2.9 571P Dam : ROCKING WS VRIS ALLIE Sire: BRYMARY SPARKY COAL Herd: RHOADES, DOUGLAS D.-- GREENVILLE, OH Dam : BRYMARY JASPERS POINSETTIA Owner: WEISS, ALEX-- ARCANUM, OH Herd: M-K KEIL CATTLE CO.-- RUSSELL, KS Owner: DAILY, BRYCE AND/OR GREG-- BAVARIA, KS Senior Three Yr Olds - 18427 Milk, 641 Fat, 567 Protein Actual
MANDERFELD LOGIC CALISTA 68309614 '+83 ' V + + + + 3/11 304 3x 26540 3.1 821F 3 804P Sire: GMC REBEL LOGIC-ET Dam: MANDERFELD JERRY CAL 2times Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN
HILLS-ACRE LIRNO CLOVER EXP 68313074 'V86' + V + V V 2-00 305 17030 4.2 718F 3.5 599P Sire: MYSHA-WO ADVENT LIRIANO-ET Dam : HILLS-ACRE SK MEGA CANDY KISS Herd: RHOADES, DOUGLAS D.-- GREENVILLE, OH Owner: RHOADES, CARRIE E.-- GREENVILLE, OH
MANDERFELD FREDRICK BELLO 68310226 'NC ' 3/04 305 3x 23510 2.9 671F 3.3 766P Sire: ROCKING WS KOURTS FREDRICK ET Dam: MANDERFELD SHEFFEY BELLA Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN
MANDERFELD ROYALTY JELLO 68312960 'NC' 2-01 305 15450 4 618F 3.2 502P Sire: ECUAFARM KAISER ROYALTY Dam : MANDERFELD IVANHOE JOLLY Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN
MANDERFELD JERRY DITTY-TWIN 466509 'V87 ' E E + + V 8/01 305 3x 24840 2.1 527F 3.1 764P Sire: MANDERFELD IVANHOE JERRY Dam: MANDERFELD OUTLAW DODO 5times Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN
FOSS MILLIONAIRE QUEEN 684 68313628 'V85' V + + + V 2-05 305 13940 4.4 609F 3.3 459P Sire: HARD CORE PLUM MILLIONAIRE-ET Dam : FOSS LEADER QUEEN 607 Herd & Owner: FOSS FARMS-- KENYON, MN
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MANDERFELD FREDRICK ZIPPERY 68310582 '+83 ' + V + + + 2/11 305 3x 25190 2.9 742F 3 752P Sire: ROCKING WS KOURTS FREDRICK ET Dam: MANDERFELD ZIPPY ZIP 2times Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN MANDERFELD TASER MOGGEEN 68307990 'V86 ' V V + + V 4/00 305 3x 25910 2.9 740F 2.8 727P Sire: SAK KOURT TASER EXP Dam: MANDERFELD IVANHOE MOGGY 2times Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN
REDIEN ACRES COOKIE EXP 68313116 'V86' V V V + V 2-03 305 13770 4.4 602F 3.2 441P Sire: KUNDES GOLDEN LOGIC ADVENTURE Dam : REDIEN ACRES SHORTCAKE Herd: NEIDER, JOHN & ELIZABETH-- CARROLLTON, OH Owner: DAYS, EMMY-- CARROLLTON, OH Senior Two Year Olds - 16949 Milk, 606 Fat, 528 Protein Actual MANDERFELD FREDRICK ZIPPERY 68310582 '+83' + V + + + 2-11 305 25190 2.9 742F 3 752P Sire: ROCKING WS KOURTS FREDRICK ET Dam : MANDERFELD ZIPPY ZIP Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN
KUSZMAR NAOMI ALFAIR 2-EXP 454141 '2E91' E E E E E 12/08 305 23950 3.3 788F 2.9 706P Sire: KUSZMAR DEACON JOE Dam: PINESEDGE ALFAIR OF KUSZMAR 5times Herd: KUSZLYK, JOHN P. & MARJORIE A.-- BATAVIA, NY Owner: KUSZLYK, ROBERT H.-- BATAVIA, NY
HONEY CREEK DESTINEE BALI 68311453 'V85' V V V + V 2-10 305 16270 3 484F 3.4 561P Sire: MYSHA-WO ROBIN NITRO EXP Dam : HONEY CREEK JEWLI CHELSA Herd & Owner: HONEY CREEK FARMS-- PETERSBURG, OH
MANDERFELD LOGIC TOOTSIEROLL 68303225 'V85 ' + V V V V 6/00 305 3x 21860 3.8 826F 3 666P Sire: GMC REBEL LOGIC-ET Dam: MANDERFELD IVANHOE TOOTSIE 2times Herd: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN Owner: MANDERFELD FARMS-- FARIBAULT, MN
MANDERFELD FREDRICK BELLO 68310226 'NC' 3-04 305 23510 2.9 671F 3.3 766P Sire: ROCKING WS KOURTS FREDRICK ET Dam : MANDERFELD SHEFFEY BELLA Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN
SANDY HILL POKER COLORADO 68309499 'V85 ' V V + V + 4/00 255 18530 4.6 861F 3 562P Sire: SPUNGOLD-R FROLIC POKER-ET Dam: SANDY HILL MORN AFTER CHEYENNE Herd & Owner: MEDLANG, JONATHAN & ELIZABETH -- ANAMOSA, IA
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Yearlings - 15675 Milk, 558 Fat, 492 Protein Actual
Junior Three Yr Olds - 18184 Milk, 633 Fat, 565 Protein Actual
QUIETNESS LIRIANO NOLA EXP 68310659 '+82' V + V V G 3-02 285 22610 3.5 790F 3 667P Sire: MYSHA-WO ADVENT LIRIANO-ET Dam : JEN-MILL NEMADIA Herd: DIXON, CHRIS-- WHITE HALL, MD Owner: MILLER, JENNIFER-- HAGERSTOWN, MD ZENAS DSAM ZOEY ET 61066630 'V86' V V + V V 3-05 298 20250 3.8 772F 3.1 624P Sire: BLISSFUL DIAMOND SAM Dam : DAN SAL MEGADETH ZENA Herd: LEE, SUSAN VAADI-- JEROME, ID Owner: LEE, SUSAN VAADI AND-- GRACE, ID
MANDERFELD JUSTMONEY NIMBLE 68313982 'NC' 1-10 305 19110 3.5 669F 3.2 617P Sire: KUNDES GOLDEN MS JUSTMONEY Dam : MANDERFELD MOONSHINE NIHM EXP Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN
KUSZMAR SR GUILDA 68310463 'V87' E E V + V 3-05 305 19840 3.4 677F 3 601P Sire: KUSZMAR SHADOW RAIDER EXP Dam : KUSZMAR GRANET Herd & Owner: KUSZLYK, JOHN P. & MARJORIE A.-- BATAVIA, NY
QUIETNESS CLAY NELL 68314033 'G76' G G G G G 1-09 305 15450 3.7 565F 3 463P Sire: BAR-D CINDYS CLAY Dam : JEN- MILL LGC NEWSFLASH
ECHO FARM MCCOY TIMEWARP 68310112 '+81' + + + V + 3-01 305 18700 3.1 581F 3.1 574P Sire: ECHO FARM TED MCCOY-ET Dam : ECHO FARM SUPPATH TWOSTEP
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MANDERFELD FREDRICK DINO 68309630 '+83' + + + + + 3-06 305 33400 3 993F 3.2 1057P Sire: ROCKING WS KOURTS FREDRICK ET Dam : MANDERFELD LYMAN BENGIE Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN MANDERFELD LOGIC CALISTA 68309614 '+83' V + + + + 3-11 304 26540 3.1 821F 3 804P Sire: GMC REBEL LOGIC-ET Dam : MANDERFELD JERRY CAL Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN GREEN ACRES ISTAN PLOVER EXP 68308470 '+84' + V + + + 3-11 305 19900 3.4 670F 2.8 562P Sire: GREEN ACRES PP ISTANBUL Dam : GE GREEN ACRES MILLION PUFFIN Herd: GREEN ACRES MILKING SHORTHORNS-- BETHEL, VT Owner: PREISINGER, KYLIE OF-- FAYETTEVILLE, NC CANTAGREE LINDA BATES 37 68308536 'V86' E E V + V 3-09 305 14140 4.6 651F 3.4 484P Sire: KULP-GEN OK ACDMY ADAM-P-ET Dam : CANTAGREE LINDA BATES 24TH Herd & Owner: HIIBNER, GENE W.-- MENDON, UT Junior Four Yr Olds - 19485 Milk, 684 Fat, 595 Protein Actual MANDERFELD TASER MOGGEEN 68307990 'V86' V V + + V 4-00 305 25910 2.9 740F 2.8 727P Sire: SAK KOURT TASER EXP Dam : MANDERFELD IVANHOE MOGGY Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN SANDY HILL POKER COLORADO 68309499 'V85' V V + V + 4-00 255 18530 4.6 861F 3 562P Sire: SPUNGOLD-R FROLIC POKER-ET Dam : SANDY HILL MORN AFTER CHEYENNE Herd & Owner: MEDLANG, JONATHAN & ELIZABETH-- ANAMOSA, IA Senior Four Yr Olds - 19366 Milk, 688 Fat, 602 Protein Actual MAPLETON VLY LT BORROLOOLA 68306776 '2E90' E E E V E 4-08 276 18830 3.8 718F 2.9 554P Sire: INNISFAIL LOTHARIO Dam : ALFA TREBLE BAILEY EXP ET Herd & Owner: MAPLETON VALLEY FARMS &-- OCONOMOWOC, WI Mature Cows - 20641 Milk, 724 Fat, 630 Protein Actual MANDERFELD JERRY DITTY-TWIN 466509 'V87' E E + + V 8-01 305 24840 2.1 527F 3.1 764P Sire: MANDERFELD IVANHOE JERRY Dam : MANDERFELD OUTLAW DODO Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN MANDERFELD LOGIC TOOTSIEROLL 68303225 'V85' + V V V V 6-00 305 21860 3.8 826F 3 666P Sire: GMC REBEL LOGIC-ET Dam : MANDERFELD IVANHOE TOOTSIE Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD FARMS-- FARIBAULT, MN GREEN ACRES TRIBUTE PIPPIN EXP 68305264 '+84' V V E + + 5-00 305 20850 3.6 756F 3 626P Sire: GREEN ACRES C.D. TRIBUTE Dam : GE GREEN ACRES MILLION PUFFIN Herd: GREEN ACRES MILKING SHORTHORNS-- BETHEL, VT Owner: PREISINGER, KYLIE OF-- FAYETTEVILLE, NC 10 Years Old & Older - 20626 Milk, 698 Fat, 615 Protein Actual JEN-MILL NEMADIA 458139 '3E90' E E E E V 11-01 305 24010 3.1 751F 2.8 674P
Sire: BLISSFUL ELEGANT RESOLVE Dam : JEN-MILL NETTIE Herd: DIXON, CHRIS-- WHITE HALL, MD Owner: MILLER, JENNIFER-- HAGERSTOWN, MD KUSZMAR NAOMI ALFAIR 2-EXP 454141 '2E91' E E E E E 12-08 305 23950 3.3 788F 2.9 706P Sire: KUSZMAR DEACON JOE Dam : PINESEDGE ALFAIR OF KUSZMAR Herd: KUSZLYK, JOHN P. & MARJORIE A.-- BATAVIA, NY Owner: KUSZLYK, ROBERT H.-- BATAVIA, NY
AMSS Genetic Expansion March - February 2016 Honor Roll Junior Two Year Olds - 18921 Milk, 661 Fat, 607 Protein Actual GI2 GOLD MINE GLOSSY 146 TW 68312350 'G79' + V + + F 2-04 294 19720 3.2 632F 2.7 537P Sire: BAR-D KRAUSES FAWNS C.D. Dam : GI GOLD MINE EBROSE GISELLA864 Herd & Owner: NUS, NATHAN & JODY-- ARLINGTON, IA Junior Three Yr Olds - 21278 Milk, 750 Fat, 663 Protein Actual GI2 LORREDA POKER DAISY 68312810 'V86' + V V V V 3-03 305 18060 4.4 796F 3.4 618P Sire: SPUNGOLD-R FROLIC POKER-ET Dam : GI LORREDA PETERSLUND DIANA Herd & Owner: ROTH, ERNST-- GROVESPRING, MO GE KUNDES GOLDEN JEB PORSCHE 68318957 '+84' E V + V + 3-00 277 16840 4.5 757F 3.2 545P Sire: KUNDES GOLDEN OTHELLO JEB Dam : GRADE HOLSTEIN Herd & Owner: KUNDE, RANDY W.-- OAKVILLE, WA Senior Four Yr Olds - 22776 Milk, 804 Fat, 692 Protein Actual GE GOLD MINE EB CHAMP KAI 983 68306375 'V87' V E V V V 4-10 305 23600 2.2 511F 2.8 672P Sire: CALBRETT-I HH CHAMPION-ET Dam : GOLD MINE EBROSE KAYLEE 316 Herd & Owner: NUS, NATHAN & JODY-- ARLINGTON, IA
New Members Casey & Franna Fladeland, Stanley, ND Eugene Hostetler, Boscobel, WI Byron Smithson, Ridgeville, IN Katie Long, Williamsport, MD Peggy Baney, Iron Ridge, WI Justin Braun, Cambridge, NY New Junior Members Matthew J. Oechsle, Van Wert, OH Charlie Rogers, Davis, OK Randie Rogers, Davis, OK Dylan Charles Rogers, Davis, OK Jacob Fisher, Warner, NH Jodan Bertrand, Whiting, VT Brooke Bertrand, Whiting, VT Carter Webb, Quitman, AR Curtis Shellenberger, Pleasant Hill, OH Evelyn Kliebenstein, Darlington, WI Megan Exner, Kirkland, IL Zander Brown, Hamburg, PA Camron Quansah, Stafford Springs, CT Prefixes Brand-New Colton Brandel, Lake Mills, WI Cantagree Gene W. Hiibner & Darren N. Wold, Mendon, UT
Cedar-Lane Curtis Shellenberger, Pleasant Hill, OH Cherrywood Jeffry L. Clawson Family, Ackley, IA Garys Ben Bemis, Westfield, MA Lazy M Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, WI M-View Justin Braun, Cambridge, NY SHAK Milking Shorthorns Andy, Kara, Steven & Henry Paulson, Andover, SD Promotion Fund - Donations Peter & Anita Van Der Laan, Frederick, OK Junior Society Fund - Donations Roy Thomas, Troy, PA Endowment Fund - Donations Anita Cate, Peter Cate, Warren, NH Donation in memory of Sam Yoder
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The "Heart of It All' Welcomes you!
The Ohio breeders welcome you to "The Heart of it All!" They've planned a fun-filled convention with plenty of time to enjoy all that central Ohio has to offer. The convention hotel is located in Dublin, Ohio. At the center of the Dublin city's tale is a little-known Irish working man who carried a deep love of his homeland all the way to central Ohio more than 200 years ago. Dublin, Ohio In 1802, Peter and Benjamin Sells of Pennsylvania purchased a beautiful slice of land upon the banks of the Scioto River (where Historic Dublin now stands) -- including a 400-acre tract for their brother, John. Within a few years, John Sells and his wife came to claim the land. Sells hired an Irish gentleman, John Shields, to assist him and they began to survey lots for the town in 1810. Legend has it that John Sells gave the honor of naming the town to Shields -- who saw the beaming sun on the surrounding hills and dales and became nostalgic for his birthplace of Dublin, Ireland. The ambiance of that original settlement is still evident in Historic Dublin's charming 19th-century architecture, limestone fences and brick sidewalks. Although their roots may not be truly Irish, visitors will find odes to the Emerald Isle throughout the city. Irish is an attitude here. What is Irish Attitude? You can find it in the friendly smile of the owner of the business, enjoying a cup of tea or a well-drawn pint of Guinness. You'll easily find our Irish Approved businesses by the logo on their door. Sample an Irish Egg Roll from the Dublin Village Tavern, a Shamrock Sundae from Graeter's Ice Cream or some "My Irish Blend" tea from Tehku. You don't need Irish in your blood... Just in your soul! www.irishisanattitude.com Select Sires, Plain City Select Sires will host those interested for tours as well as an early lunch on Wednesday. Select Sires' story began in 1961 when four farmer-owned A.I. cooperatives in Ohio, Illinois and Kentucky met for the first time to establish a semen exchange program offering their owners a wider variety of genetic options and improving efficiency within their opera-
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tions. Four years later, Central Ohio Breeding Association, Kentucky Artificial Breeding Association, Northern Illinois Breeding Cooperative and Southern Illinois Breeding Association formally incorporated Select Sires and consolidated their production facilities in Columbus, Ohio. Through the years cooperatives merged and joined Select Sires Inc. One of the largest expansions was in 1969 when six A.I. cooperatives from Utah, Tennessee, Michigan, Mississippi and Virginia joined the federation. Over the years, more cooperatives and distributorships-turned-cooperatives evolved into the current cooperative structure with nine members that operate their own marketing, sales and service programs in a geographical region. Local, professional sales and service personnel work with the dairy and beef producers to assist them in meeting their individual management needs. Each cooperative is represented on the Select Sires board of directors by customer-owners. In 1972, Select Sires began constructing the current facilities outside of Plain City, Ohio, northwest of Columbus. It is now the world's largest bull housing facility. International demand for U.S. genetics has grown and Select Sires now markets semen worldwide to more than 95 countries. In 2000, Select Sires purchased half of World Wide Sires, which sells semen in Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania. That same year, Select Sires Canada, was established to market semen in eastern Canada and in 2014, after the purchase of GenerVations Inc., Select Sires GenerVations Inc. was formed and now serves producers across all of Canada. Select Sires do Brasil was founded in 2011 as a whollyowned subsidiary in Brazil and distributors in Latin America have been established through the years. www.selectsires.com The Columbus Zoo The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is home to more than 10,000 animals representing over 600 species from around the globe. The Zoo complex spans 588 acres, more than 200 of which have been developed as animal habitats and public spaces. The Zoo habitats are organized into six geographic regions: Asia Quest, Australia and the Islands, Congo Expedition, Heart of Africa, North America and Polar Frontier, and Shores. Heart of Africa, which debuted in 2014, is designed as a mixed species savanna spanning 23 acres. The Zoo serves as one of central Ohio’s
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most popular family attractions and hosts more than two million visitors annually. The Zoo experienced its second-best year in Zoo history in 2015 with 2.38 million visitors. The Zoo participates in a number of conservation programs. One of these programs is the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership, through which the Zoo has cared for more than 20 manatees. The program offers an exciting second chance for manatees found struggling in the wild to grow strong under human care and be released back into Florida waters. www.columbuszoo.org There will be plenty of free time to explore the state capital and enjoy its invigorating night life! Columbus, Ohio There's an energy and excitement in Columbus that's going to hit you as soon as you arrive. Big things are happening here, and you're invited to join in. The city is booming, and not just in population. The Columbus Museum of Art just added a spectacular new wing, and the Scioto Mile project puts 33 acres of new riverfront parkland in the heart of downtown. The innovative food scene melds artisan food producers with imaginative chefs to create meals that are far greater than the sum of their parts. Nationally acclaimed distilleries work together with brewers, coffee roasters and high-end cocktail bars, black box stages, music halls and dive bars to deliver unforgettable nightlife. Neighborhoods on all sides of downtown are bursting with new places to eat and shop, and artists are shaping new areas of the city into dynamic spaces to explore. Columbus Nightlife When you're looking for a hard-charging night out, Columbus has you covered. Find live music any night of the week, local drinks at watering holes all across the city, and an accessible, diverse arts scene that leaves many bigger cities envious. You can find local musicians playing live any night of the week at clubs across the city. Columbus boasts more than 25 microbreweries, and a nice assortment of them can be found near the downtown corridor. There's also something special about getting dressed up and going out to see a show. In Columbus' Theater District, there are four large theaters and three smaller spaces bringing you everything from ballet and opera to avant garde plays. Every memorable night out requires the proper fuel, and Columbus' top-notch dining scene has exactly what you need. For more information on what's in town and places to eat while in 'The Heart of It All' visit www.experiencecolumbus.com
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s c h ed u le of e ve n t s & ord e r form DUE JUNE 1, 2016 Wednesday June 15 Fees No. Persons 8:30 a.m. Bus leaves for Select Sires, Plain City, OH Bus fee $10 ___________ Lunch provided by Select Sires ___________ 11:30 p.m. Bus returns to hotel 1:00 p.m. Bus leaves for Columbus Zoo tour Bus fee $8 ___________ Zoo tour includes an AMSS only rented pavillon and snack Zoo fee $20 ___________ 5:00 p.m. Bus returns to hotel Evening meal on own Hospitality room open Thursday June 16 9:00 a.m. National Junior Heifer Show at Franklin County Fairgrounds ___________ Lunch at fairgrounds provided by Spring Meadows 12:30 p.m. Demonstration clinics at fairgrounds Showmanship v Grooming Hoof trimming v Nutrition Classification Evening meal on own 7:00 p.m. Junior Interviews 8:00 p.m. Junior Dairy Jeopardy Hospitality room open Friday June 17th 8:00 a.m. National and Junior Awards Program at the hotel ___________ 9:30 a.m. Presidents & Secretaries meeting at the hotel 10:00 a.m. AMSS Annual Meeting at the hotel 10:00 a.m. AMSS Juniors Annual Meeting at the hotel 12:00 p.m. Fun Auction Items due 12:00 p.m. Buses leave for Junior Activity at Magic Mountain $25 includes ticket and busing ___________ 5:00 p.m. Social hour at the hotel with cash bar 6:00 p.m. Annual Banquet and fun auction at the hotel $30 Adults ___________ $10 Children 12 & under ___________ 9:30 p.m. Hospitality room opens Saturday June 18th 11:00 a.m. National Sale at Franklin County Fairgrounds TOTAL PAYMENT ENCLOSED
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Embassy Suites Columbus @ Dublin 5100 Upper Metro Place, Dublin, OH 43017
For Call-In RESERVATIONS, please call 614-790-9000 or 1-800-220-9219 and request the 2016 AMSS National Convention group rate. AMSS Group rate of $140 per night for King Suites or Double Suites (two room suites with a sofa sleeper). Includes a complimentary Fully cooked to order Hot Breakfast Buffet ($15 value). Includes a complimentary Cocktail Reception every night from 5:30-7:30 pm ($15 value). There is a 48 hour cancellation/change policy for reservations. The cutoff date for the room block is May 20, 2016. All reservations must be made prior to that date in order to take advantage of the group rate. Web page address is: http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/ personalized/C/CMHESES-AMN-20160612/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
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2016 National Milking Shorthorn Junior Heifer Show
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This show will be held in conjunction with the American Milking Shorthorn Society National Convention in Dublin, Ohio, at 9:00 am, Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. Eligibility — Participation is open to all youth with registered Milking Shorthorns who are current paid junior members of the American Milking Shorthorn Junior Society. Exhibitors must have been born between January 1, 1995 and January 1, 2007. Ownership — All animals must be registered in the herd book of the American Milking Shorthorn Society (AMSS) and have registration certificates issued by AMSS. Ownership must show on the registration certificate in the name of the junior exhibitor or junior partnership. All tattoos must be dry legible upon arrival with no fresh ink and must correspond with the registry certificate. Papers will be checked prior to the show. Leased animals must have an official AMSS Lease Form filed with the AMSS office prior to the show. Participation — Only one animal per exhibitor per class is allowed. Juniors may consign an animal to the national sale and still show her in the National Heifer Show. Arrival Deadline — Cattle must arrive by Wednesday June 15, 2016 at noon EST at the fairgrounds. With prior approval late arriving cattle must be in place 12 hours before the show. Health Certificates and Registration certificates must accompany the cattle. A DVM will make final decision on health papers. Cattle are released at conclusion of the show. Dress — Junior exhibitors will be required to wear shirts provided by the hosting association with white pants or skirts and official entry numbers. Health Requirements - All cattle allowed onto the grounds of the National Milking Shorthorn Junior Heifer Show must be accompanied by a current certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) documenting official animal identification and adhere to the Ohio health regulations as follows: (A) Cattle moved within Ohio for exhibition: (1) The animals presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease. (B) All cattle imported into Ohio for exhibition must: (1) Be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within thirty days preceding the opening date of the exhibition and be identified with official individual identification; (2) Originate from a tuberculosis-accredited free herd, an accredited free state or zone, or a modified accredited advanced state or zone; (3) If originate from a modified accredited state or zone must comply with rule 901:1-17-03 of the Administrative Code; (4) If originate from an accreditation preparatory or a non-accredited state or zone are prohibited from exhibition; (5) If from a brucellosis class A state or area/zone must be negative to an official brucellosis test within thirty days of the opening date of the exhibition unless: they are under six months of age, steers, or official vaccinates under twenty months of age (dairy) or twenty-four months of age (beef); and (6) If from a brucellosis class B or C state or area/zone must meet all requirements for pre-entry testing as specified in 9 C.F.R. 78.9 and obtain an Ohio permit prior to movement. (C) Cattle from a brucellosis certified free herd or class free state or area/zone are not required to be brucellosis tested. Identification Requirements All cattle attending the show must have official individual identification regardless of age. Acceptable forms of animal identification are: a USDA AIN 840 tag (RFID or visual), a Canadian CCIA RFID 124 tag, or a manufacturer-coded RFID tag beginning with the numbers 900, 982, or 985. Classes 1. Showmanship, age as of January 1, 2016 (Junior, Intermediate, Senior) a. Showmanship will be divided depending on number of participants in each age division. Participants will know well in advance what age group they will be in. 2. Spring Heifer Calf — Born 3/1/16 — 5/31/16 3. Winter Heifer Calf — Born 12/1/15— 2/28/16 4. Fall Heifer Calf — Born 9/1/15 to 11/30/15 5. Summer Yearling — Born 6/1/15 to 8/31/15 6. Spring Yearling — Born 3/1/15 to 5/31/15 7. Winter Yearling — Born 12/1/14 to 2/28/15 8. Fall Yearling— Born 9/1/14 to 11/30/14 9. Champion 10. Reserve Champion 11. Best Bred and Owned Please contact Mike Bodey with questions regarding the show or for health requirements at 937-653-8401 home or 937-869-3345 cell.
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2016 National Milking Shorthorn Junior Heifer Show Due May 15, 2016 Entry Fee $10.00 per head postmarked by May 15 l Late Entry Fee $25 per head postmarked by June 15 $50 per head extra up to arrival deadline Send entries to: Mike Bodey, 5912 E. Rt 29, Urbana, OH 43078
Junior Name: _______________________________________________________ Date of Birth:__________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________________ City/State/Zip: ________________________________________________ Email._______________________________________ Name of Animal: _____________________________________________________________ Reg___________________________ Tattoo: __________ DOB: ________________________ Class_________ Sire: ___________________________________________________________________ Reg#_________________ Dam: __________________________________________________________________ Reg# _________________ Name of Animal: _____________________________________________________________ Reg#__________________________ Tattoo: __________ DOB: _______________________ Class:_________ Sire: ___________________________________________________________________ Reg# _________________ Dam: __________________________________________________________________ Reg#_________________ Name of Animal: _____________________________________________________________ Reg#__________________________ Tattoo: __________ DOB: _______________________ Class:_________ Sire: ___________________________________________________________________ Reg# _________________ Dam: __________________________________________________________________ Reg#_________________
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Helpful Tips from the Office: Transfers: When registration papers are mailed in to be transferred into a new owner, the procedure is to return to the seller, unless it has been written on the paper to "send to new owners". The only exception to this procedure is when the buyer sends the paperwork in and then the new papers are sent back to the person who mailed them in. In addition, it is procedure to bill the seller for the transfer, unless there is note that someone else should be billed for the transfer.
Tattoos/Tags: A registration cannot be completed without completing the identification part of the registration application. If this area is left blank, the registration application will be returned to the breeder for completion.
Registrations with Embryos: The Embryo Recovery sheet and Implantation Sheet MUST accompany the registration regardless of when it occurred, unless it has been previously recorded and the embryo id is filled out on the registration application. Mail any additional Flushes, transfers and implant papers. Note: For flushes after September 1, 2014, all dams must be DNA'd.
Bulls: If you send registration papers in for a BULL, please go ahead and pull some tail hair, stick it in a sealed envelope (not plastic), mark the envelope and then file in a safe place, not in the sun or inside a car, it does not have to be refrigerated or frozen. When the DNA kit arrives, you already have the hair sample ready to stick in the kit and mail off. If you have or do receive the registration
paper for your bull and have not submitted DNA, call the office immediately, the paper would have been sent to you by mistake. The procedure is to have DNA completed before the registration paper is sent to the breeder.
Request for DNA: An animal must be registered first and have a registration number before a DNA kit can be requested. We cannot accept a Request for DNA form with a "pending" registration number.
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Foundation Fund
The primary purpose of the Foundation is to provide funding to enhance the marketing and promotion (including associated travel expenses) of the Milking Shorthorn breed. The Foundation can also be used to fund other programs and initiatives of the American Milking Shorthorn Society upon approval of two-thirds (2/3’s) of the Board of Directors. Donations received by the Foundation are invested in a conservative portfolio of stocks and bonds. Contributions to the Foundation are temporarilyrestricted upon receipt. On January 1st of each year, ten percent (10%) of the Foundation's temporarily-restricted balance as of December 31st of the immediately preceding year will become unrestricted and thus available for expenditure by AMSS.
Endowment Fund
The purpose of the Endowment is to generate revenue to be used to promote the Milking Shorthorn breed. Donations received by the Fund are invested in interest-bearing, government insured securities. The principal will remain intact in the account and only the earnings will be available for use at the discretion of the AMSS Endowment Fund Committee.
Computer Fund
The purpose of the Computer Fund is to provide supplemental funding for the purchase and maintenance of computer hardware and software for the National Office.
Executive Secretary Travel Fund
The purpose of the Executive Secretary Travel Fund is to allow the Executive Secretary to make additional trips to Milking Shorthorn breeders’ farms and various industry-related meetings and events by providing supplemental funding for travel costs.
Junior Society
Donations are used to strengthen the Junior Society by providing supplemental funding for National Show awards, scholarships, National Queen’s travel expenses, and various other events.
General Fund
A donation to the General Fund allows AMSS to use the donation toward any area that is in need of funding. For more information contact the AMSS office (608) 365-3332 or mail your donation to AMSS, 800 Pleasant Street, Beloit, WI 53511
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