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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
128 Hack, PO Box 214, Cullom, IL 60929 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
6457 Firestone Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78244 (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
The Executive Report
Hello from Northwestern PA! Summer is almost over and we have not had summer weather until just the last couple of weeks. It has been wet for us and I know that most of the United States is experiencing the same weather. Unfortunately for many of us, once the weather broke, we were hurrying into the fields to try and get off hay that was still the first cutting and it was the end of July. We had waited weeks to get into the fields to then face equipment that was ready to go only to go to the field and break. Nothing ever breaks until you use it. Only then to find out that parts will take several days to get due to shipping. Meanwhile the weather is beautiful and hay is still not getting done. As farmers, we are dependent on the weather and what nature has in store for us. Then we are dependent on equipment to help us and it fails us. Many times, the best laid plans are ruined because of things that are beyond our control.That is much the same in breeding cattle. We carefully plan out who to breed a particular cow to and expect from the pedigree to get the perfect calf, only to have a bull, or twins of a bull and heifer, or a heifer that did not get the qualities that we were expecting. Or maybe it is the perfect heifer calf and it gets sick and we baby her to develop that perfect heifer. Once again, things don’t always go as planned. But we continue to hope for the best and pray that all will work out the way it is supposed to. Farmers are an endless source of hope and planners, knowing that the plan may go awry. The AMSS Board of Directors has been taking steps to plan for the future. Recently the board decided to go forward with beginning genomics. We are in the early stages of putting together a plan and it will take some time to build the database to get accurate results, but you have to start somewhere. The other six major dairy breeds are already involved with genomics to some degree. The Milking Shorthorn breed has made tremendous strides in the past 15 years and genomics is just another piece that is moving our breed forward. “Genomics is a tool, or a piece of information, added to the traditional methods of identifying true genetic merit” quoted from Cheri Oechsle’s article Genomics 101 from the Guernsey Breeders’ Journal (see adapted reprint of the article on page 35). Other steps that the board is taking to serve you the breeders is to hire a full-time Office Manager to work in the Beloit, Wisconsin office. This individual will be in charge of answering the phone, registrations and transfer work and bookkeeping. Advertising for this position is happening now and we hope to have a person in place by late fall. There will be growing pains with adding a new person to the society but once they are in place, I think you the breeders will be happy with the added customer service that will be available to you. Cont. on pg. 8
President's Corner
By Scott Cailteux Fellow members, it is an honor and privilege to serve as your President this year. For those of you who don’t know, my last name is pronounced as if it was spelled “Kelter.” I am a Certified Public Accountant and currently employed with Frontier Farm Credit as a Business Services Officer. Unlike many of you, I did not grow up on a farm. However, I did spend many hot summer days during my high school days picking up hay bales, constructing grain bins, driving tractors, and other odd jobs for many of the farmers near my hometown of Concordia, Kansas. I was introduced to Milking Shorthorn cattle when I met and married my wife, Jane Von Tungeln. It didn’t take me long to realize the depth of her family’s passion and love for Milking Shorthorn cattle and the many people all across the country that shared their passion for the breed. The Von Tungeln family has owned Milking Shorthorns for over 100 years. According to Arne Poser, some members refer to me as Elmer’s son-in-law. I am very proud to hold that distinction. Another successful annual convention, meeting and sale were held during late June in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Black River Falls is a beautiful area and home to many excellent Milking Shorthorn cattle. I congratulate and thank the members of the Wisconsin Society who organized and hosted the meeting and associated activities. Ellie Fleming, Jim Foss, Tom Landrum and Billy Lattire were elected to serve three year terms on the National Board of Directors at the annual meeting. A great deal of gratitude is due to John Anderson, Brian Pederson and Casey Weiss, all of whom concluded their terms as directors on the board. Serving on the board requires a significant amount of time and personal expense. All three of these individuals always put their best foot forward and thus made significant contributions to the breed during their tenure on the board. Special thanks to Casey Weiss who served as our President during the last year. Casey worked tirelessly to
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Volume 97, Number 4
ISSN. 1073-9394
Official Publication of the
AMERICAN MILKING SHORTHORN SOCIETY 23515 Range Road, Union City, PA 16438 Phone: (608) 365-3332 • Fax: (608) 365-6644 Website: www.milkingshorthorn.com
In This Issue All-American Forms.................................................... 28 AMSS Committees..................................................... 32 AMSS Motions Passed................................................... 7 AMSS Annual Minutes.................................................. 9 AMSS Production Awards............................................ 18 Endowment Minutes................................................... 34 Genomics 101........................................................... 35 Have You Herd.......................................................... 25 Honor Roll................................................................ 22 Junia's Journeys.......................................................... 6
Junior Jottings.......................................................... 14 National Convention Sale............................................ 30 National Futurity 60 Form........................................... 26 National Junior Show................................................. 16 National Junior Convention Wrap UP............................. 17 North American Photo Contest..................................... 15 President’s Corner....................................................... 4 The Exec. Report......................................................... 4 Top PPR Bulls............................................................ 10 Top PPR Cows........................................................... 12
On The Cover Featured on the cover are photos from the National Convention taken by Junia Isiminger. Starting at the top left to right is the National Sale, Wide Open Acres, AMSS President Casey Weiss and artist Gary Sauder with the unveiling of the new Ideal Cow, youth at Rovin Acres, the National Junior Heifer Show, the Wagner Acres grandkids, the AMSS Board of Directors and the AMSJS Board of Directors.
Index to Advertisers AMSS Syndicates..................................................... 27 Brown Swiss Sales Service........................................ 35 Business Card Directory.......................................36-37 Buckeye Knoll......................................................... 39 Clayside & Blackhawk Syndicate................................ 14 Crawley's Milking Shorthorns.................................... 34 Eichler Cattle Co...................................................... 20 Kuszlyk Cattle Company........................................2, 40
Mapleton Valley Farms............................................... 3 New England MSA.................................................... 20 Ritchie Fountains..................................................... 30 Rowe's Innisfail Herd............................................... 20 Select Sires............................................................ 37 ST Genetics............................................................ 31 SWAG Milking Shorthorns........................................... 8 Wisconsin MSA........................................................ 14
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Junia’s Journeys
At Echo Farms - a heifer out of Memphis sired by Taser
Memorial Day weekend had me heading off to the New England States to visit with the breeders at their Annual New England Milking Shorthorn Society Picnic. The Picnic was held at Green Acres Milking Shorthorns in Bethel, Vermont. The Wortmans were kind enough to host myself and my daughters for the weekend. Since I was heading to their picnic, I headed out early to do a day of farm tours in the area. Saturday, we drove to Echo Farms in Hindsdale, New Hampshire. When we arrived, we were met by Courtney Hodge of Echo Farms and her children, Honor and Colton. The farm consists of Courtney, her sister Beth and their parents, Bob and Bonnie. The only agriculture in their background is a paternal grandfather who owned chickens on a small farm in Connecticut. The family wanted to move and Bob agreed to move the family within a 2 hour commute to Connecticut so he was close to the investment firm he works at. The 35-acre Echo Farm was founded in New Hampshire. This is not a typical farm, as the Hodges began milking cows because of “a 4-H project gone wrong” – that somehow turned out right. The girls began with cows by leasing Jerseys from a local neighbor for 4-H. They didn’t do very well their first year showing, but they quickly fell in love with the Milking Shorthorns. For their second year in 4-H, Milking Shorthorns were purchased. The plan was when the heifers calved, they would be sold. However, as we all know,
Memphis - she is out of Ted and a sister to the McCoy bull at Genex
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girls get attached to their animals and the cows were kept and milking began. When the farm was purchased, it only had a horse barn. Over time, a 20cow free stall with heifer pens were added and then revamped, turning it into the current milking facility and pack barn with an outside feed alley where TMR is fed. The milking parlor is a double-4 herringbone. Attached to the other side of the milk house is the pudding manufacturing and packaging area, including two large walk-in coolers and an employee break room. Other buildings on the farm include a heifer and commodity shed, bunker, calf barn, calving area and dry cow/springing heifer pack barn. There is some pasture for the heifers, however many of the heifers are housed off site and return to the farm around November 1st. Currently they are milking 105 head, consisting of 25% Jerseys, 1% Guernseys and the remainder Milking Shorthorns. Fifteen percent of their milk produced is going into the production of pudding on the farm. Their pudding is distributed throughout the New England states, New York and some of New Jersey. At this point, a lot of co-ops sell their product. They distribute their pudding through another company, United National Foods, the largest natural food distribution center in the county. Fortunately for the Hodges, the company is eight miles from their farm. They also utilize a couple other small distributors. Echo Farms is selling 150,000 – 160,000 pounds of pudding annually. When asked, “Why pudding?,” Courtney promptly answered, “ there was no one being the best at pudding and we wanted to be the best at whatever we did.” Another unique fact about Echo Farm is that all of their feed is purchased and it is delivered two times a week. They are fortunate to be able to buy feed from a local Holstein farm and also an organic farm that buys their manure and sells them large round bales. The Hodges own no tractors and use only a skid steer. They are also inventive when it comes to bedding their cattle. Shavings are used for the calves, a recycled product of short paper fiber is used for heifers and the milk cows are bedded in the pack barn with cotton bales, which are the waste from making cotton balls. Their breeding preference is for an average size Milking Shorthorn of around 1,400 pounds, focusing on longevity and good reproduction. High production is not their goal, but keeping the cow for the long
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term is. Genetic Expansion has not been used very much as they desire the Milking Shorthorn traits. Courtney states, “Milking Shorthorns are easy keepers, [have an] easy disposition and calve easy.” Some of the bulls that they have used include Don Juan, Nitro, Battlestar, Taser, McCoy (which is a bull Echo sold to Genex), Lilyhill, Diamond Jack, Gigabit, GMC Zeus and Royalty, to name just a few. They have a semen tank on the farm and they purchase semen from many breeders to give a mix in their herd. Due to the high demand of oxen in New England, polled genetics have not been a priority. Courtney and Beth are on the farm full time. Beth always said she would never milk cows, but today Beth is the herdsman and does their promotions, with Courtney doing the sales and marketing for their manure, pudding and calf businesses. They have 10 part-time employees.Eve n with this many employees, they would like to reduce their herd size down to milking around 75. Over the next two years, cows will be rated as an “A” or a “B.” “A” are keepers and “B” will be bred to beef and sold. Echo Farms has always been a good consignor of animals for the National Sales and other area sales. They like to spread their love of the Milking Shorthorn and get others purchasing into the breed. Things that they would like to see change in the breed are sire proof numbers being more accurate (i.e. be sure bad cows are still scored to get accurate numbers), more full blood Milking Shorthorns and not as much Holstein influence and having percentages on the registration papers. The Hodges said, “It would be nice to know how much Shorthorn an animal really has in her.” The next issue will include other New England farms.
Recycled short paper fiber fill used for bedding - one of the many unique aspects at Echo Farms.
Motions Passed – Summer Board of Directors Meeting June 15-16, 2015 – Black River Falls, WI Motion by Kylie Preisinger to change original plan to sell 5 prints of the True Type Milking Shorthorn Cow picture in the Fun Auction to SELL 3 IN THE FUN AUCTION AND SELL 2 IN THE NATIONAL SALE. 2nd – Jason Heeter Motion by Billy Lattire to establish a stop loss for the Foundation investments to be the same as the General Account investments. 2nd – Scott Cailteux. Motion by Kylie Preisinger that everyone that has a credit balance will be sent a letter at the end of the month with an option of (1) keeping it on account, (2) receive a refund check or (3) donate it to a fund. If no response, a check will be written and sent. 2nd by John Anderson. Motion by Mike Bodey to table the idea of requiring payment before work will be completed until the December 2015 Board meeting. 2nd – Mike Halpin. Motion by Scott Cailteux to set policy, that will expire June 30, 2015, that a member is in good standing as long as they have no outstanding balance that is 18 months or older. 2nd – Mike Halpin. Motion by Mike Halpin to approve the changes to the Foundation Charter regarding the investment strategy and requirements to make future changes, as recommended by the Finance Committee. 2nd by Steve Marak. Motion by Scott Cailteux that the National Office begin selling gift certificates that can be redeemed for AMSS merchandise and services. Certificates must be redeemed within one year of issuance. 2nd – John Anderson DNA testing – Motion by Steve Marak to require DNA/Genotype testing of the Junior Champion, Reserve Junior Champion, Intermediate Champion , Reserve Intermediate Champion, Senior Champion and Reserve Senior Champion at all AMSS National Shows. 2nd – Billy Lattire. Motion by Kylie Preisinger to approve the entire DNA/Genotype Policy (with the changes in 2g) as worded. 2nd – Steve Marak. (See website) Jason Heeter made a motion for approve the Premier Breeder/Exhibitor Policy which was submitted to all of the AMSS National Shows in March 2015. 2nd – Billy Lattire. (See website) Motion made by Jason Heeter to approve the Total Performance Award which was submitted to all of the AMSS National Shows in March 2015. 2nd – Mike Halpin. (See website) Motion by Steve Marak to approve the All-American process as presented by the Breed Outlook Committee with the following change - the professional picture must be taken during the current year. 2nd - Mike Bodey. (See website) Motion made by Billy Lattire to approve the All-American process as proposed by the Breed Outlook Committee with the following change – qualifying regional and other shows (such as state fairs and state shows) placings must be sent to the National Office by November 1st of each year. 2nd - John Kuslyk. (See website)
Motion made by Steve Marak to allow an animal to be entered in more than one All-American class. 2nd – Billy Lattire. Motion made by Mike Halpin to add a 6th Journal during the year. 2nd – Steve Marak. Motion passed (8-3). Motion made by Billy Lattire to approve the contract form that people will be required to sign if they want AMSS to store and market semen on their behalf. 2nd - Scott Cailteux Motion made by John Anderson to buy a new, larger-capacity semen tank. 2nd- Mike Halpin. Motion made by John Anderson to allow for pass through at this national sale. 2nd – Brian Pederson. Motion made by Mike Halpin that the commission on semen sales at the National Sale will be 7.5%, effective with the 2016 National Sale. 2nd – Billy Lattire. Motion made by Kylie Preisinger that, beginning with the 2016 National Sale, Johne’s testing will not be required. 2nd – Mike Halpin. Motion made by Brian Pederson to remove the calfhood vaccination requirement for cattle entered into the National Sale. 2nd – Jason Heeter. Motion made by Kylie Preisinger to implement the North American Everyday Milking Shorthorn Contest beginning with the 2015 contest. 2nd – John Anderson. AMSS had $3,500 funding from USLGE for traveling to England in 2015, money can be reallocated to other programs. Motion made by Steve Marak to seek approval from the USLGE to reallocate the previously awarded $3,500 grant from funding a trip to England to $1000 to reimburse gentleman from Australia for travel expenses to visit the United States and the remaining $2,500 to cover Junia Isiminger’s travel expenses to Canada. Motion passed (9-2 – J. Anderson and K. Agnew against.) Motion made by Kylie Preisinger to update AMSS’s Animal Identification Policy effective January 1, 2016, to accept any of the following: Canadian ID, tattoo, tattoo and RFID tag, tattoo and ID tag (dangly tag), or button tag and RFID tag. 2nd – Billy Lattire. Motion made by Scott Cailteux that we create an Office Manager position for the AMSS National Office and terminate the registration arrangement with Brown Swiss, contingent upon hiring. This position will work in the Brown Swiss office building located in Beloit, Wisconsin. 2nd – Steve Marak. Motion passed (8-3, opposed by J. Kuszlyk, J. Anderson and K. Agnew)
Motions Passed – Board of Directors Teleconference Meeting - July 28, 2015 Kylie Preisinger made a motion to begin genomically testing all female DNA samples that are requested. These tests will be in addition to the normal DNA test and paid for by AMSS. 2nd - Billy Lattire.
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What's Happening
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fulfill his responsibilities and was an excellent ambassador for the breed. I look forward to working with our board and membership at large during the upcoming year. It is my hope that we can continue to reverse the trend of declining cattle registrations. Every action we take should be compatible with this goal. At the last Board meeting, the directors approved the addition of an Office Manager position for the national office. This position will be responsible for registrations/transfers, accounting and related activities, telephone calls, mail, and various other duties as assigned by the Executive Secretary. The employee will be located in the Brown Swiss offices in Beloit, Wisconsin. The addition of this employee will free up time for the Executive Secretary to spend her/his time on more value-added activities such as breed marketing and promotion. The incremental cost of adding this position is expected to be minimal since many services we are currently paying for will be performed in-house. In my opinion, this action will prove to be a big step on our journey toward increasing the number of cattle registrations. In closing, we have high quality cattle, a strong balance sheet, and many dedicated and capable members. I am confident we are headed in the right direction and have a very bright future ahead of us.
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Sept. 14-16 Eastern National Show, Harrisburg, PA Sept. 21-22 Northeast National Show, Springfield, MA Sept. 29-30 International Show, Madison, WI Oct. 1
World Premier Sale, Madison, WI
Nov. 6
Winter National Junior Show, Louisville, KY
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Winter National Show, Louisville, KY
Dec. 4-6
AMSS Winter Board Meetings, Beloit, WI
Send your events to juniaAMSS@gmail.com to be included in the What's Happening section. Exec. cont. from pg. 4
AMSS’s most recent promotional material printed and distributed at the national convention is the anticipated Bull Book. This piece will be available this fall at all the national shows and is also available by contacting the office for your copy. The Bull Book will be reprinted annually and distributed at national convention with the most current bulls available. As you can see, the board has been very busy working for you the members. As we
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head into the fall national show season, please look me up, as I will be attending all of the four national shows this fall. I enjoy meeting and seeing you the breeders. Good luck at the national shows and see you on the tanbark trail! Best Wishes, Junia Isiminger Executive Secretary
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Minutes from the 95th Annual Meeting
he 95th annual meeting of the American Milking Shorthorn Society was called to order at 10:12 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2015 in Black River Falls, Wisconsin by President Casey Weiss. Ellie Fleming welcomed the group to Wisconsin and thanked everyone for a great convention. Credentials Committee chairperson, Karen Bodey, performed the roll call of delegates. All districts were present. A motion was made to seat the delegates and seconded. Motion passed. A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes from the 94th annual meeting with no changes. Motion passed. David Pierson, President-Elect of the National Dairy Shrine, was introduced and spoke briefly to the group. President Weiss gave his address, noting that this past year has been a year of recovery and improvement. He reported that, with Junia’s help, we are catching up. He also noted our successful working relationship with the Brown Swiss Association. Casey recognized and thanked the board members for their hard work. Other items that he addressed included: • Changes to the All-American program. • The AMSS bylaws have been reprinted. • The board made a decision to hire a fulltime employee to work in the Beloit office. This person will be responsible for some accounting, registration, and other clerical issues. This employee will report to Junia who will continue to maintain her presence in Pennsylvania. Junia Isiminger presented the Executive Secretary’s report. Junia spoke of her pleasure in working for the AMSS and explained some of the frustrations and concerns she experienced during her first year. She noted that: • Registrations, DNA kits, and book keeping are all currently up-to-date. • Junia is taking all phone calls and trying to return calls within 12 hours. • Once a new employee is hired in the Beloit office, it will be determined as to where mail will be sent (Pennsylvania or Wisconsin). • She asked that all state presidents/secretaries send membership and officer lists to her. • She asked that dates of meetings, shows, state picnics, etc. be sent to her. This will be featured in future “Calendar” sections of the Journal. • The office needs the official placings for all state and national shows. Please send these no later than November 1. • If multiple Journals are being sent to your home, and you wish to only receive one, please let Junia know.
• Junia is carrying the AMSS semen tank during her travels. Let her know if you have any bulls that you would like to buy or sell. • Junia is looking for volunteers to help with the AMSS booth at World Dairy Expo. Once again, let her know if you are interested. Junia concluded her remarks by thanking AMSS members for their support and patience during the past year. She is still learning. She also thanked those that have opened their homes and farms to her when she visits. She looks forward to working together for many years to come. The In Memoriam report was presented by Tom Landrum to honor those that passed in the last year. The following names were recited: Merton Sowerby, Russell des Cognets, Donald E. Birden, William R. “Bill” Harris, Denise L. Geiwitz Whiting, Pearl Krause, Edwin D. Stoll, Kenneth Harold Korn, Richard Dick Miller, Richard Leon Weiss, Mary Stewart, Joyce Elliott, and Phyllis Mae Jones. A motion was made and seconded to accept the report. Motion carried. George Halpin made a motion to renew the L.D. May Memorial trophy at all four national shows. The motion was seconded and passed. The minutes from the Presidents and Secretaries report was presented by Cory Salzl. A motion was made, and seconded, to accept the report as read. Motion passed. Jason Heeter gave an update on the ongoing Bull Book. The books will be available on the banquet table later this evening. They will also be available at all national shows. This will be an annual publication. Let Jason know if you have questions or would like to add bulls in the future. The book will also be available online. Billy Lattire gave a report on the 2015 National Sale and thanked those who consigned animals. The sale will be viewable online this year. Kylie Preisinger shared the work of the Breed Outlook Committee. She noted: • Changes to the Total Performance cow rules. • The breeder and exhibiter definitions have been changed slightly. • As of this year, all champions will be DNA tested. • There have been some changes to the All-American Contest. Scott Caliteux gave the financial report. A handout was provided that summarized the financial position. A few questions were raised and addressed. A motion was made and seconded to accept the report. Motion passed. Karen Bodey explained the voting procedures for the election of board of directors.
The election of officers began at 11:32 a.m. The voting order was determined by the Credentials Committee. The first position available was that of John Anderson. The nomination from the Presidents and Secretaries meeting of Ellie Fleming was called. Marjorie Kuszlyk was nominated from the floor. A motion to cease nominations was made, seconded, and passed. Ellie and Marjorie addressed the group. Clark VonTungeln gave the Endowment Committee Report noting that the value of the endowment now exceeds $88,000. The committee also invested in a ten-year CD. Donors to the endowment during the year were named. Karen Bodey announced Ellie Fleming as the new AMSS director. The second position was that of Billy Lattire, who was eligible for re-election. The nomination from the Presidents and Secretaries meeting to re-elect Billy was called. A motion to cease nominations was made, seconded and passed. Billy Lattire was re-elected as a director. The third position available was that of Brian Pederson, who was not eligible for re-election. The nominations from the Presidents and Secretaries meeting of Jim Foss and Susan Lee were called. A motion to cease nominations was made, seconded and passed. Both Jim and Susan addressed the group. Jim Foss was announced as the new director. The final position available was that of Casey Weiss. Tom Landrum was nominated from the Presidents and Secretaries meeting. Hearing no other nominations, a motion was made to cast a unanimous ballot for Tom’s election. Motion was seconded and passed. State fairs and picnics were announced. Gary Sauder unveiled and explained the new model cow. Prints will be auctioned after the banquet and during the national sale. Tom Landrum announced that two semen tanks from Leroy Alwardt would be made available for sale during the national sale. Casey Weiss welcomed the group to Dublin, Ohio in 2016. The convention is scheduled for June 15-18. There was no other business to come before the meeting. A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The 95th meeting of the AMSS stood adjourned at 12:37 p.m. Submitted by, Joanna Landrum
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Junior Jottings ~ Junior Jottings ~ Junior Jottings By Jeremiah Johnson Ginna Climer, the 17 year old daughter of Vicki and David Climer Jr., can be found on her farm near Washington Courthouse, Ohio on any typical day doing anything from keeping pens clean, feeding and watering animals, breaking the youngstock to lead, rotating pastures, taking care of the barn dog and cats, helping to make breeding decisions and performing any extra chores as needed. Her grandpa, Dave Climer, her aunt, Cindy Climer, and her father, David Climer Jr. all helped to give her a start in what she stated as “this great industry that is more like a family.” When asked about her involvement in the Milking Shorthorn breed, she answered, “I have been involved in the Milking Shorthorn breed as an active junior member for many years. At this year’s convention in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, I was fortunate to be crowned the 2015-2016 National Milking Shorthorn Queen. I hope that through this experience I become more involved in the breed and with other members. I am extremely excited to be given the opportunity to travel and form connections with other breeders.” Ginna is also involved in other breeds as well as Milking Shorthorns. She is a ju-
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nior member of both the National Brown Swiss Association and the American Guernsey Association. She is involved in many activities near her home too. She is an active member of the Miami Trace FFA Chapter, NH 4-H Club and the Fayette County Junior Fair Board. On top of all of this, she is part of community service projects such as Adopt-a-Highway, Operation Christmas Child and Adopt-A-Family. Her future plans are to continue growing her herd, improving her herd's genetics, making an impact on the breed as a whole and making connections with the people. After high school, Ginna plan to attend The Ohio State University or the University of Wisconsin-Madison majoring in Clinical Psychology with and a minor in Dairy or Animal Science. The reason that she loves the Milking Shorthorn breed is because the cattle have brought her family close and introduced her to what she stated as the “nicest, most kindhearted people that I have ever met.” When asked what her most memorable moment was, Ginna said, “With all of the great memories that I’ve had because of Milking Shorthorns, it is hard to select just one; however, it is going to be extremely hard to top the feeling that I had at the 2015 Convention. I was so nervous all evening
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long about the impending crowning. I had convinced myself that if I was not crowned I could always reapply next year. Before the Queen candidates were called to the stage, Sarah Rhoades looked at me and said, 'Deep breath, you’ve got this. Stop being nervous.' I am still positive that her encouraging words were what cleared my mind enough to keep me from tripping up the stairs to the stage. Once I reached the stage, Roxanne Achen prepared to announce the new queen, my nerves were eating me alive. Then my name was called as the new queen. I was shocked, ecstatic, thankful, and had so many other feelings. All of those feelings and the people that I’ve already met are the heart of why being crowned the 2015-2016 National Milking Shorthorn Queen is my most memorable Milking Shorthorn experience.”
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The National Milking Shorthorn Junior Heifer Show
Senior Showmanship Winner (11 in class) Morgan Pelanek, Sauk City, WI
Intermediate Showmanship Winner (13 in class) Mena Schmitt, Sun Prairie, WI
Junior Showmanship Winner (18 in class) Jack Achen, Aberdeen, SD The Champions pictured L-R: 2014-2015 National Milking Shorthorn Queen Erica Johnson; Honorable Mention Junior Champion Cherrywood Ruben Mitzy-EXP-ET, John Achen, Aberdeen, SD; Iowa Milking Shorthorn Princess Cathryn Lang; Reserve Junior Champion Lazy M RR Zues Geewhiz, Mena Schmitt, Sun Prairie, WI; Judge Bob Hagenow; Junior Champion Valley View Timber 2098 EXP, Jessica Crawley, Gravette, AR; Mike and George Halpin; Ohio Milking Shorthorn Queen Hannah Rhoades; Marge Halpin; Owen Halpin; Wanda and Jackie Huddleston.
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he National Milking Shorthorn Junior Heifer Show was held on June 18, 2015 in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Bob Hagenow served as official judge for the 67 head shown. A full report can be found on the website. Listed below are the top six placings in each class. Spring Heifer Calves (11) 1. Heavenly Bagel ET, Charley Fortney, Monroe, WI; 2. Heavenly Creampuff, Brett Groebner, Monroe, WI; 3. Jer-Shir RedCloud Shantell EXP, Ruth Wise, Black River Falls, WI; 4. MPS Famous Penny EXP, Clayton Schwindemann, Hartford, WI; 5. Ritchies Pirelli Jet Stream, Ryan Ritchie, Selma, IN; 6. SHAK Diamonds Tahiti ET, Steven Paulson, Andover, SD. Winter Heifer Calves (12) 1. Heavenly Igloo, Brett Groebner, Monroe, WI; 2. Maunesha Creek Patriot Munchkin, Mena Schmitt, Sun Prairie, WI; 3. Cherrylock Robin Jay Jay, Nicholas Achen, Aberdeen, SD; 4. Heavenly Star EXP, Garrett Davis, Darlington, WI; 5. Lazy M I Man Glimmer, Ryan Ritchie, Selma, IN; 6. Heavenly Zeppo, Wyatt Davis, Darlington, WI. Fall Heifer Calves ( 10) 1. North Stars Mars, Christopher Pederson, Braham, MN; 2. Heavenly Twizzler, Charley Fortney, Monroe, WI; 3. RoVin Disney Riss Ribbet, Victor Ruzic, Hixton, WI; 4. Halpins Clancy Jemina, Owen Halpin, Cullom, IL; 5. North Stars Eva, Michael Peder-
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son, Braham, MN; 6. Valley View Homey Dew 2232, Brittany Crawley, Gravette, AR. Summer Yearling Heifer (13) 1. North Stars Parties Pickles, Christopher Pederson, Braham, MN; 2. Lazy M Jekyll Cali, Katelyn Peckham, Lodi, WI; 3. Hard Core MRB Radient, Taylor Ritchie, Selma, IN; 4. RoVin ADV Italy Ireland, Kadynce Zimbauer, Alma Center, WI; 5. RoVin CTie Ali Aloha-EXP, Bailey Larson, Alma Center, WI; 6. Heavenly Applemint, Charley Fortney, Monroe, WI. Spring Yearling Heifer (9) 1. Lazy M RR Brekki EXP, Maddi Hendricks, Sun Prairie, WI; 2. North Stars Prestos Gem EXP, Michael Pederson, Braham, MN; 3. Halpins Ellaine, Owen Halpin, Cullom, IL; 4. Heavenly Ice Cream, Wyatt Davis, Darlington, WI; 5. Heavenly Coconut, Brett Groebner, Monroe, WI; 6. North Stars IDL Paradise EXP, Bailey Larson, Alma Center, WI. Winter Yearling Heifer (6) 1. Cherrywood Ruben Mitzy-EXP-ET, John Achen, Aberdeen, SD; 2. Cherrywood Jazzy, Jack Achen, Aberdeen, SD; 3. Heavenly lce-T, Wyatt Davis, Darlington, WI; 4. Manderfeld Adventure Sandstone, Amelia Manderfeld, Faribault, MN; 5. Cherrylock Robins Jello, Christopher Pederson, Braham, MN; 6. Manderfeld MoTown Nikon, Anthony Manderfeld, Faribault, MN.
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Fall Yearling Heifer (6) 1. Valley View Timber 2098 EXP, Jessica Crawley, Gravette, AR; 2. Lazy M RR Zues Geewhiz, Mena Schmitt, Sun Pairie, WI; 3. Ritchies MZ Jade, Taylor Ritchie, Selma, IN; 4. Valley View Desilu 2116 EXP, Brittany Crawley, Gravette, AR; 5. North Stars Lady 148. Michael Pederson, Braham, MN; 6. Gold Mine EB Mocha Karmel 182, Rachel Moseley, Osseo, WI. Junior Champion Valley View Timber 2098 EXP Jessica Crawley, Gravette,AR Reserve Junior Champion Lazy M RR Zues Geewhiz Mena Schmitt,Sun Prairie, WI Honorable Mention Junior Champion Cherrywood Ruben Mitzy-EXP-ET John Achen,Aberdeen,SD
State Secretaries Have you sent your 2015 state membership list to the AMSS office yet?
Greetings from the American Milking Shorthorn Junior Society!
Jr. Progressive Breeder
Senior Jeopardy
2015-2016 Queen
Thank you for allowing me to update you on our junior activities at the national convention in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. This year's convention was one for the books! Wednesday night we started off with junior interviews, having applicants in all areas besides the Australian Exchange Program. Winners were as follows: Junior Progressive Breeder Award went to John Achen; Mena Schmitt was awarded the Senior Progressive Breeder Award; the Rachel Surridge Youth Award was presented to Hannah Rhoades; The Cindy Climer and Jim King Scholarship winners were Colton Gregory and Hannah Rhoades, and finally your 2015 National Milking Shorthorn Queen is Ginna Climer. Following the interviews was the Junior Jeopardy Contest, an activity that has definitely grown over the years. This year we had two rounds in both the Junior and Senior divisions. This year’s winners in the junior division were Carrie Rhoades, Joe Achen, and in third place Jack Achen. In the senior division, John Achen was first, Jessica Crawley took second place, and Brittney Crawley in third. Thursday was filled with farm tours during the day and the National Convention Junior Show at night. Congratulations to all class winners, showmanship winners, and overall winners of the show! Grand Champion heifer is owned by Jessica Crawley from Arkansas and Reserve Grand Champion is owned by Mena Schmitt, Wisconsin. All awards and scholarship winners were presented at Friday night’s banquet. The newly elected Junior Officer Team was also announced: Jessica Crawley as President, Treasurer Nicholas Achen, and Jeremiah Johnson as your 2015 Reporter. Still on the team, Hannah Rhoades Vice President and Secretary, Liza Van der Laan. The convention ended Saturday as the national sale came to a close. I would like to thank Billy Lattire, Jane Cailteux, and Trisha Wagner for judging the interviews, Katie Agnew and Cindy Achen for helping the officer team, and the volunteers who helped with the Jeopardy contest. The Junior Officer Team appreciates all the help to make the junior activities during convention run smoothly. Sincerely, Jessica Crawley, AMSJS President
Rachel Surridge Youth Award
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AMSJS Annual Meeting Minutes - June 19, 2015 Officers Present: President: Roxann Achen; Vice President: Hannah Rhoades; Treasurer: Jessica Crawley; Reporter: Nick Achen The National Milking Shorthorn Junior Society summer meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM. We proceeded with introductions of the 41 junior members and 2 advisors present. Roxann Achen, South Dakota read the Secretary’s Report. Morgan Pelanek,Wisconsin moved to approve the minutes as read. Sarah Rhoades seconded. The motion was passed. Jessica Crawley, Arkansas read the Treasurer’s Report. Ginna Climer, Ohio moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report subject to audit. Carrie Rhoades seconded. Motion passed. Old Business: NAILE judges were voted on and passed: first choice being Steve White, second Brian Pederson, and the third choice, Joe Gibbs. Cont. on pg. 25
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AMSS Production Awards
W.C. Wood Memorial Top Polled Cow Award Sam Beadleston Memorial Award Donald H Cande Award Top Protein 2-Year-Old & 4-Year-Old Bernard & Anne Manderfeld, Faribault, MN
W. Arthur Simpson Memorial 2014 Top Milk Record Top Protein Cow & Cow of the Year Green Acres Titan Mascara 2E90 7−09 305D 33,470M 3.0 989F 2.8 926P Sire: Cates Tangerine’s Perles Titan Owner: SWAG Milking Shorthorns, Kylie Preisinger (accepting) Dryden, NY Presented by: New England Association
Top Herd Increase Award Brenda York
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W. Arthur Simpson Memorial 2014 Top Fat Record Tiger Lily KL Emma +84 3−03 300D 24,283M 5.5 1,370F 3.5 852P Sire: Clayside Valoras Kyote Owner: Liza Van der Laan, Frederick, OK Presented by: New England Association
Irvin Meyer Memorial Award 2014 Top Milk Record Three-Year-Old MJ Eichler MD Bianca Beulah E90 3−08 305D 27,550M 4.1 1,116F 3.1 860P Sire: Kuszmar Megadeth Owner: Jill & Michael Eichler, Oak Park, MN (Trisha Pederson accepting) Presented by: Gold Mine Milking Shorthorn
Milk Quality Awards Joan Wortman, Cory Salzl, Willie Solberg, Pat Agnew
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Louie O. Landrum Memorial All-American Sire Award 2014 - Kuszmar Megadeth 36 points Kuszlyk Cattle Co., Batavia, NY Presented by: Thomas W. Landrum Family
Top PPR Award Kulp-Gen Jurist Anika P EXP ET E90 PPR + 184 Sire: SRB B-Jurist Randy Kunde, Rainier, WA (Gary McCool accepting) Presented by: AMSS Syndicates
Top Protein Awards Bernard Manderfeld, Jodi Nuss, Pat Agnew
AMSS Red, White & Roan Club Donnette Fisher accepting for Chriselle Fisher, New Enterprise, PA
Progressive Breeder Award John Kuszlyk
W.C. Wood Memorial Top Polled Cow Award Manderfeld Cboy Brooker EXP P +80 2−01 305D 25,220M 3.1 773F 3.1 781P Sire: GE Kulp−Gen PJ Cowboy ET Owner: Bernard Manderfeld, Faribault, MN Presented by: Thimbleberry- Beloit, WI Top Genetic Expansion Cow Gold Mine SF Redman Pixie 705 2E93 7−04 305D 29,550M 3.8 1,119F 3.1 902P Sire: Valleyriver Ruben Redman-Red-ET Owner: Nathan & Jody Nus, Arlington, IA Presented by: Wide Open Acres Sam Beadleston Memorial Award 2014 Top Milk Record Two-Year-Old Manderfeld Taser Moggeen V86 2−02 305D 27,720M 3.6 1,002F 2.8 772P Sire: SAK Kourt Taser EXP Owner: Bernard Manderfeld, Faribault, MN Presented by: Missouri Association Donald H Cande Award 2014 Top Milk Four-Year-Old Record Manderfeld Clay Justa +83 4−04 305D 29,810M 3.9 1,174F 3.1 922P Sire: Bar-D Kuszmar Clay Owner: Bernard Manderfeld, Faribault, MN Presented by: New England Association Top Protein Two Year Old Manderfeld Frederick Dino +83 2−01 305D 25,970M 3.4 890F 3.3 851P Sire: Rocking W’s Kourt’s Frederick ET Owner: Bernard Manderfeld, Faribault, MN Presented by: Ohio Association Top Protein Three-Year-Old MJ Eichler MD Bianca Beulah E90 3−08 305D 27,550M 4.1 1,116F 3.1 860P Sire: Kuszmar Megadeth Owner: Jill & Michael Eichler, Oak Park, MN Presented by: Ohio Association Top Protein Four-Year-Old Manderfeld Clay Justa +83 4−04 305D 29,810M 3.9 1,174F 3.1 922P Sire: Bar-D Kuszmar Clay Owner: Bernard Manderfeld, Faribault, MN Presented by: Ohio Association Willard E. Gerner Meritorious Brood Cow Award 2014 Rovin Kourt Vidalia Viv E90 PPR Value of self and 4 daughters: 22 points Sire: Gold Mine Frost Kourt Owner: Carla Stetzer, Alma Center, WI Presented by: Mapleton Valley Farms Maurice Meyer Memorial Progressive Performance Herd Award (Combines Actual Production and Classification Scores)
Presented by: Family of Maurice Meyer Group 1: 10-39 cows Mapleton Valley Farm, Oconomowoc, WI 26 cows average 2,767 points Group 2: 40-79 cows Nathan and Jody Nus, Arlington, IA 44 cows average 3,018 points
Group 3: 80+ cows Manderfeld Dairy LLC, Faribault, MN 95 cows average 2,729 points Top Herd Increase Brenda & Herbert York, Farmington, ME +1,371 milk Presented by: Cherrylock Cattle Co. Top Protein Herd Bernard Manderfeld, Faribault, MN 679 pounds protein Presented by: Ohio Association Cows that are 1,100 Fat Presented by: Rovin Acres Rovin Reba Acad Riss E90 11−06 305D 22,570M 5.3 1,206F 2.9 651P Sire: Glenvale Honeymoon’s Academy ET Owner: Rovin Acres, Hixton, WI Rovin Kourt Vidalia Viv V85 9−01 305D 22,240M 5.1 1,130F 3.3 734P Sire: Gold Mine Frost Kourt Owner: Carla Stetzer, Alma Center, WI Rosecrest RL Barb 2E90 4−06 305D 23,870M 5.0 1,204F 3.1 739P Sire: GMC Rebel Logic ET Owner: Rovin Acres, Hixton, WI MJ Eichler MD Bianca Beulah E90 3−08 305D 27,550M 4.1 1,116F 3.1 860P Sire: Kuszmar Megadeth Owner: Jill & Michael Eichler, Oak Park, MN Spring Meadows Teds Hali +83 4−05 305D 15,700M 5.1 1,116F 3.2 685P Sire: Vinra Frost Ted Owner: Pat Ruzic, Hixton, WI Cows with a Ton of Solids and 1,100 Fat Presented by: Idalee Milking Shorthorns Manderfeld Clay Justa +83 4−04 305D 29,810M 3.9 1,174F 3.1 922P Sire: Bar-D Kuszmar Clay Owner: Bernard Manderfeld, Faribault, MN Manderfeld Logic Lyndie +82 4−05 305D 29,980M 5.0 1,152F 3.7 858P Sire: GMC Rebel Logic ET Owner: Bernard Manderfeld, Faribault, MN Rovin Fritz Viv Vanity +84 6−00 305D 25,810M 4.5 1,174F 3.3 841P Sire: Rovin Jurist FLA Fritz 370011607 Owner: Rovin Acres, Hixton, WI Manderfeld Ace Juicy Twin +84 3−01 305D 27,070M 4.1 1,114F 3.3 889P Sire: Kulp-Gen Jurist Ace ET 370012479 Owner: Bernard Manderfeld, Faribault, MN Progressive Breeders Awards Presented by: Storytown Shorthorns Bronze Award (Breed Average ME + 10% = 20,057 milk) Kuszlyk Cattle Company, Batavia, NY 24 cows ME - 20,325M 712F 612P GMC Farms, Cornish Flats, NH 59 cows ME – 20,360M 770F 614P Rovin Acres, Hixton, WI 41 cows ME - 20,403M 813F 617P
Mapleton Valley Farms, Oconomowoc, WI 34 cows ME - 20,802M 805F 635P M-K Keil Cattle Company, Russell, KS 26 cows ME - 21,333M 780F 652P Bernard Manderfeld, Faribault, MN 124 cows ME - 21,580M 772F 679P Silver Award (Breed average ME + 20% = 21,881 milk) Nathan and Jody Nus, Arlington, IA 64 cows ME - 22,407M 757F 661P AMSS Red, White & Roan Club
(Cows must qualify in two of the following lifetime production achievements: 150,000M, 6,000F, 5,250P)
Presented by: Green Acres Milking Shorthorns 12 Hard Core Othello Rozella 2E93 Lifetime: 3,187d 210,334M 7,847F 6,820P Sire: Kuszmar Alfairs Othello Owner: Chriselle Fisher – New Enterprise, PA 13 Rovin Reba Acad Riss EX90 228,156M 9,321F 6,744P Sire: Glenvale Honeymoon's Academy ET Owner: Rovin Acres- Hixton, WI 14 Hauxwell Lola OL Lolita VG88 183,030M 5,730F 5,554P Sire: Mericrest Outlaw 437226 Owner: Rovin Acres- Hixton, WI AMSS Milk Quality Awards (Herd Average under 150,000 SCC for 2014)
Presented by: Cantagree Milking Shorthorns Antique Valley Farms, Greene, NY - 52,000 Corstar Cattle Co., Litchfield, MN - 85,000 Morning Dew Farm, Worthington, MA - 92,000 J&E Weissman Farms, Callicoon Center, NY 99,000 Storytown Shorthorns, Oregon, WI - 103,000 Mapleton Valley Farms, Oconomowoc, WI 109,000 Green Acres Milking Shorthorns, Bethel, VT 130,000 Gold Star Dam Awards
(based on actual production and classification of registered daughters)
******6 Star Dams****** Lands-Brook Christie 4E94 Registered Daughters: 16 Sire: Granduc Prophey HO Owner: Jesse Landsgard or Lands-Brook Farms **2 Star Dams** Innisfail KO Lady 0174 E90 Registered Daughters: 5 Sire: Kuszmar Alfair's Othello Owner: John & Kirsten Anderson, Watertown, NY Green Acres Ted Island 2E91 Registered Daughters: 4 Sire: Vinra Frost Ted Owner: Green Acres Milking Shorthorns, Bethel, VT Rovin Kourt Vidalia Viv E90 Registered Daughters: 5 Sire: Gold Mine Frost Kourt 454143 Owner: Carla Stetzer, Alma Center, WI Cont on pg. 33
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2015 Citizens Of The Year
As presented and nominated by Kylie Preisinger at the National Convention: You probably won’t see the names of my nominee for the AMSS Citizen of the Year recorded in the All-Americans or the production awards list. You probably won’t see them listed in national show placings, in A.I. company catalogues or splashed about in sale ads. However, I bet you know them! You’ve seen them at every national convention you’ve attended. You’ve chatted with them in the hospitality room, in the barns at shows and probably even had a chance to catch up with them on their cross-country travels. Their commitment to Milking Shorthorns represents a strong, yet often unseen force which has had a profound impact on many of our breeders. They are devoted to the Red, White and Roan and to all the breeders in the U. S. that believe in our breed. This couple has been supporting the Milking Shorthorn cow and her breeders for 30 plus years. Two of their sons showed Milking Shorthorns in 4H, and although the boys may be grown now, the two continue to assist at local and national shows (just ask the Cate & York families). They are truly passionate about instilling youth with the love of Milking Shorthorns. The pair has attended every convention since becoming involved with the breed, often ensuring that other breeders from New England have been able to make the trip as well. Their enthusiasm is contagious and you can’t help but smile when having a discussion with them, even though they will give you their truthful opinion at all times! They volunteer to assist in any way possible and have made significant contributions to the New England conventions, donating all the time and energy they could spare. It is my believe that love for the Red, White and Roan, not ownership, is the only requirement for being a part of the American Milking Shorthorn Society family. With that sentiment, I am proud to nominate Don and Donna Bagley for the 2015 AMSS Citizens of the Year award. ~Kylie Preisinger
The Bagleys
18th Annual Dual Purpose Breeder of the Year Award
Presented by J. Stuart Rowe at the National Convention Nominated by Bobby Halcomis of Eagle's Nest Shorthorns, Jack and Joyce Barnes of J Bar J Ranch in Fallon, Nevada have been breeders and supporters of the dual purpose/native shorthorns for years. Halcomis writes, ‘Jack and Joyce are both great individuals with passion for the breed and its progression and preservation.’ From the JbarJ.net site the couple writes: "Jack's love for the Shorthorn breed started in Oakdale, California while a child growing up on his parent's ranch. His father, Sam, gave him his first Shorthorn heifer when he was 13 years old, but he was involved in the ranch much earlier, doing the chores and helping his father with the cattle." Jack has been in the Shorthorn business since 1944. Stuart Rowe stated, “I first met him when he bought his first Milking Shorthorn at the California state sale in 1945 I believe. We showed cattle for years in the Milking Shorthorn shows when he was in California. He switched to the cow/calf program when he moved to Nevada and there was no suitable place to sell milk. They have done a great job and have recently sold a lot of semen from the Lincoln bull.” The Barnes’ cattle are double registered in the American Shorthorn Association and the American Milking Shorthorn Society with their native program. All of their cattle trace back to the original U.S. herdbook and there are no crossbred or appendix bloodlines. The cattle trace back to a Haumont Cherry Duke sire from Frank Haumont of Nebraska. Mar Vel Centennial Duke followed and most currently J Bar J Frosty Duke has established his legacy in the herd. Current bulls available are Emeraldale Lincoln, J Bar J Duke 422 and J Bar J Sebastian’s Henry. The Barnes aggressively promote, sell and market their animals and semen from their bulls throughout the country. “We believe there's nothing more beautiful or more special than a pure, double-registered Shorthorn animal that will help you bring back the old fashioned genetics so many herds have strayed away from,” Jack & Joyce Barnes state on their website. “He has been an active participant and on the board of directors and supported the national sales and made an effort to be active in our society,” said Stuart. “I was proud to have had the opportunity to present the award since he’s been a friend for many years.”
Harry Clampitt Young Breeder Award
Jack Barnes
Carrie Ritschard
Presented by Katie Agnew and nominated by Phyllis Agnew at the National Convention Carrie Ritschard of Monroe, Wisconsin is a Milking Shorthorn “kid” who has been farming independently from her parents for about 11 years. She started as a 4-Her showing at state fair with her family’s herd. Her reputation as a hardworker was obvious to those of us who knew her back then. Carrie and her sisters developed into excellent fitters and showgals. Although she’s no stranger to tragedy and several health adversities, she always finds a way to persevere. She and her partner, Jeremy Davis, currently milk about 85 Milking Shorthorns and Jerseys. They switch cows in a tie-stall barn, milking at 3 a.m. and 3 p.m. The farm consists of 6.5 acres. They purchase all their feed. In this business of dairying, buying feed is a job that requires Cont. on pg. 25 a lot of pencil pushing and good business sense, something this young gal must take seriously to succeed.
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AMSS Honor Roll AMSS Herdbook 800 Pounds Fat and 700 Pounds Protein Cows May & June 2015
MANDERFELD KOURT POPPER 68303379 '+84 ' V V + + + 5/01 305 3X 24530 3.1 772F 3.2 796P Sire: 454143 GOLD MINE FROST KOURT Dam: 454866 MANDERFELD MR. T LOLLIPOP 2times Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD FARMS-- FARIBAULT, MN MANDERFELD FREDRICK BONITA 68310585 'NC ' 2/03 305 3X 23550 3.7 873F 3.3 779P Sire: 68302824 ROCKING WS KOURTS FREDRICK ET Dam: 68305459 MANDERFELD LILYHILL BROOKS Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN MANDERFELD TASER MIRACLE 68309620 '+82 ' F G V V V 2/11 305 3X 24260 2.9 697F 3.2 774P Sire: 68302107 SAK KOURT TASER EXP Dam: 463076 MANDERFELD MOONSHINE MUZZY 2times Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN ROSECREST RL BARB 68302759 '2E90' E E E E E 5/08 305 25590 5.1 1308F 3 772P Sire: 456757 GMC REBEL LOGIC-ET Dam: 462169 ROSECREST JU BARA-EXP 3times Herd: ROVIN ACRES-- HIXTON, WI Owner: RUZIC, VINCENT I.-- HIXTON, WI ROVIN LIRA ALLISON EXP P 68304647 '2E92' E E E E E 4/09 305 26690 4.7 1260F 2.8 744P Sire: 360012770 MYSHA-WO ADVENT LIRIANO-ET Dam: 441367 ROVIN ALISE CLAY ALI-P 2times Herd: ROVIN ACRES-- HIXTON, WI Owner: LARSON, BAILEY-- ALMA CENTER, WI ECHO FARM ROYAL REVEILLE EXP 68301496 'G79 ' + V G P + 5/10 305 22300 3.3 747F 3.2 716P Sire: 360012428 GE PANORAMA ROYAL TREBLE Dam: 449722 ECHO FARM OTHELLO RHIANNON 2times Herd: ECHO FARM-- HINSDALE, NH Owner: HODGE, COURTNEY OF ECHO FARM-- HINSDALE, NH ZENAS DSAM ZIPPORAH ET 70687726 'V85 ' V + + V V 3/01 305 3X 22520 3.7 841F 3.1 701P Sire: 456414 BLISSFUL DIAMOND SAM Dam: 460585 DAN SAL MEGADETH ZENA 2times Herd: HYMAN, TODD AND HEATHER-- ADAMS, NY Owner: LEE, SUSAN VAADI-- JEROME, ID R-GENERATION TASER MONA 68309031 'V87 ' V V V V V 3/04 305 20110 4 808F 3.3 655P Sire: 68302107 SAK KOURT TASER EXP Dam: 463908 DESIGNER GENES SAMPSON M&M Herd & Owner: KENNEDY, JESSICA AND JASON -- COCHRANTON, PA INNISFAIL JE WILDROSE 7081 EXP 471000506 '2E90' E E V E V 6/08 305 21830 4.2 906F 3 646P Sire: 370011561 INNISFAIL JETHRO-TWIN Dam: 456621 INNISFAIL 49 WILDROSE 3075-EXP Herd & Owner: CLARK, GREGORY & MARCIA-- CORNISH FLAT, NH JER-SHIR MONTANA FELISA 68300847 'V88 ' E V V V V 6/01 305 21570 3.8 810F 2.9 625P Sire: 370011474 HARD CORE ACE MONTANA-ET Dam: 450178 MAPELTON VLY OUTLAW FIONA Herd: JAMES, JASON M. & LEAH-- MINERAL POINT, WI Owner: JAMES, JESSICA-- MINERAL POINT, WI MAPLETON VLY JULIUS DESIRAE 68305259 'V87 ' V V V + V 4/04 305 19050 4.5 849F 3.3 621P Sire: 452864 MAPLETON VLY REBEL JULIUS-ET Dam: 468119 MAPLETON VLY PDZ DORA-ET Herd & Owner: MAPLETON VALLEY FARMS-- OCONOMOWOC, WI
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SANDY RIVER ALEXANDRA EXP 68305386 'NC ' 5/00 305 19940 4.2 837F 3 600P Sire: 360012144 SANDY RIVER ROBIN HOOD Dam: 465537 SANDY RIVER ANASTASIA Herd & Owner: YORK, L. HERBERT & BRENDA-- FARMINGTON, ME INNISFAIL CY LADY 125 68310211 'V85 ' + + V + V 3/02 305 21620 4.1 882F 2.8 597P Sire: 468205 MYSHA MCNUTMEG CYCLONE Dam: 68305788 INNISFAIL RO LADY 906 EXP Herd & Owner: CLARK, GREGORY A. & MARCIA L. -- CORNISH FLAT, NH MANDERFELD TASER NELIMOO 68312100 'NC ' 2/01 305 18160 4.5 819F 3.3 597P Sire: 68302107 SAK KOURT TASER EXP Dam: 68304948 MANDERFELD OUTLAW NELLIEBO Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN
Junior Two Year Olds - 16046 Milk, 570 Fat, 500 Protein Actual MANDERFELD FREDRICK BONITA 68310585 'NC' 2-03 305 23550 3.7 873F 3.3 779P Sire: ROCKING WS KOURTS FREDRICK ET Dam : MANDERFELD LILYHILL BROOKS Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN MANDERFELD LOGIC LINGO 68312099 'NC' 2-02 305 19330 4 769F 3.4 648P Sire: GMC REBEL LOGIC-ET Dam : MANDERFELD KOURT POPPER Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD FARMS-- FARIBAULT, MN MANDERFELD FREDRICK JINGERSNAP 68310234 'NC' 2-04 305 19130 3.2 619F 3.3 633P Sire: ROCKING WS KOURTS FREDRICK ET Dam : MANDERFELD COWBOY JINGER EXP P Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN
GOLD MINE S RADIANT 865 EXP ET 68301147 '2E90' E E E V E MANDERFELD TASER NELIMOO 68312100 'NC' 6/03 216 20740 3.9 811F 2.7 569P 2-01 305 18160 4.5 819F 3.3 597P Sire: 441898 HILLTOP ACADEMY Sire: SAK KOURT TASER EXP Dam: 360011227 GOLD MINE S RUBENS RED HOT 542 Dam : MANDERFELD OUTLAW NELLIEBO Herd & Owner: NUS, NATHAN & JODY-- ARLINGTON, IA Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN
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GE GMC FROLIC 68316760 'NC ' 6/10 305 29090 3.4 985F 2.9 857P Sire: 449081 VINRA PEERLESS FROLIC Dam: 70000003 GRADE HOLSTEIN 3times Herd & Owner: CLARK, GREGORY A. & MARCIA L.-- CORNISH FLAT, NH
MANDERFELD FREDRICK KITAH 68312095 'NC' 2-02 305 18010 3.6 645F 3.3 589P Sire: ROCKING WS KOURTS FREDRICK ET Dam : MANDERFELD ACE KIT Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN MAPLETON VLY ZUMBA DELANEY 68310450 'V86' V V V V V 2-03 305 17640 3.3 579F 3 526P Sire: MAPLETON VLY J ZUMBA Dam : MYSHA R-H LADY DIMPLES-ET-EXP Herd & Owner: MAPLETON VALLEY FARMS-- OCONOMOWOC, WI
GE GOLD MINE FLAMINGO 994 68307778 'V87 ' V V E + V 3/07 305 27430 3.2 868F 2.8 777P Sire: 930377 LADINO PARK TALENT-IMP-ET Dam: 461863 FASCHINGS MB FIONA 638 Herd & Owner: NUS, NATHAN & JODY-- ARLINGTON, IA
INNISFAIL CY LADY 212 68311646 'V88' E E + V V 2-04 305 17170 3.6 618F 3 513P Sire: MYSHA MCNUTMEG CYCLONE Dam : INNISFAIL JO LADY 825 EXP Herd: CLARK, GREGORY A. & MARCIA L.-- CORNISH FLAT, NH Owner: CLARK, LAILAH J.-- CORNISH FLATS, NH
GE GOLD MINE R GENSIS 010 68307788 'E90 ' V E E E E 3/05 305 22540 3.9 875F 3.2 732P Sire: 138122625 SCIENTIFIC DESTRY-ET Dam: 467669 GOLD MINE R MOCHA GABANNA 812 2times Herd & Owner: NUS, NATHAN & JODY-- ARLINGTON, IA
ECHO FARM GIGABYTE THIN MINT 68310733 'V85' V V V V V 2-01 291 16340 3.5 566F 3 484P Sire: ECHO FARM PRNDMDS GIGABTYE Dam : ECHO FARM LOGIC TAGALONG Herd & Owner: ECHO FARM-- HINSDALE, NH
GOLD MINE R TRIBUTE JULES 811 365012766 'V85 ' V V V + V 6/05 305 23880 3.2 773F 3 712P Sire: 6873798 GRANDUC TRIBUTE RC Dam: 360011231 GOLD MINE R ALTER JOSI 568 2times Herd & Owner: NUS, NATHAN & JODY-- ARLINGTON, IA
AMSS Herdbook May & June 2015 Honor Roll Yearlings - 15675 Milk, 558 Fat, 492 Protein Actual PINE-VALLEY ZUES ROWAN 68312143 'V85' + V V + V 1-11 305 18740 3.6 676F 3 559P Sire: GMC ROBIN ZUES EXP ET Dam : PINE-VALLEY LYMAN RYESHA Herd & Owner: JAMES, JASON M. & LEAH-- MINERAL POINT, WI
ECHO FARM MCCOY ARCHIMEDES 68310113 'V86' + V + V V 2-04 305 15890 4.5 720F 3.6 571P Sire: ECHO FARM TED MCCOY-ET Dam : ECHO FARM DIAM-JACK ANDROMEDA Herd: ECHO FARM-- HINSDALE, NH Owner: HODGE, BETHANY-- HINSDALE, NH ROVIN SOLO DIS SANDI 68311817 'V85' V + V + V 2-01 299 15460 3.8 589F 3.2 487P Sire: SUNSHINE DOROTHY DISNEY Dam : ROVIN LYNN SARINA SOLO Herd & Owner: ROVIN ACRES-- HIXTON, WI GMC RUBEN DELIGHT EXP 68311313 'NC' 2-01 305 15280 3.8 579F 3.2 490P Sire: INNISFAIL RED RUBEN Dam : CLAYSIDE DAIRYBELL OTH DESIREE Herd: CLARK, GREGORY A. & MARCIA L.-- CORNISH FLAT, NH Owner: CLARK, BROOKE MORGAN OF-- CORNISH FLAT, NH
ECHO FARM ADVENTURE ECLAIR 68311691 '+82' + + + + + GMC OTHELLO LIBERTY ET 68312032 'NC' 1-11 305 15430 3.8 584F 3.4 529P 2-02 305 14260 4 573F 3.2 454P Sire: KUNDES GOLDEN LOGIC ADVENTURE Sire: KUSZMAR ALFAIRS OTHELLO Dam : ECHO FARM OUTLAW ECLIE-EXP Dam : KINGSDALE LUCY 5TH Herd & Owner: ECHO FARM-- HINSDALE, NH Herd: CLARK, GREGORY A. & MARCIA L.-- CORNISH FLAT, NH Owner: CLARK, LINDSEY-- CORNISH FLAT, NH MANDERFELD ADVENTURE BARS 68312118 'NC' 1-10 305 15060 4.8 722F 3.5 532P GMC ACE HOPE 68311312 'NC' Sire: KUNDES GOLDEN LOGIC ADVENTURE 2-01 277 12790 4.5 575F 3.1 399P Dam : MANDERFELD JERRY BROWNIE Sire: KULP-GEN JURIST ACE-ET Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN Dam : GMC FIDO HAILEY Herd: CLARK, GREGORY A. & MARCIA L.-- CORNISH FLAT, NH Owner: SHEARER, TIM-- NORWOOD K0L 2V0, ON
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Senior Two Year Olds - 16949 Milk, 606 Fat, 528 Protein Actual MANDERFELD TASER MIRACLE 68309620 '+82' F G V V V 2-11 305 24260 2.9 697F 3.2 774P Sire: SAK KOURT TASER EXP Dam : MANDERFELD MOONSHINE MUZZY Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN CORSTAR LOTHARIO SHARKY 68309265 'V85' V V V + V 2-10 305 19950 3.8 752F 3.1 615P Sire: INNISFAIL LOTHARIO Dam : CORSTAR RUBEN SAHARA EXP ET Herd & Owner: NAVIS, WYATT-- WAUPUN, WI ECUAFARM KAISER ITALY 70572143 'V87' V V V + V 2-10 276 17010 3.9 661F 3.2 549P Sire: ECUAFARM PERIS KAISER Dam : ECUAFARM RED RUBEN IRELAND EXP Herd: ROVIN ACRES-- HIXTON, WI Owner: RUZIC, VINCENT I.-- HIXTON, WI ROVIN PS RUSH REDE EXP 68309799 '+81' V V + + G 2-06 292 16740 3.9 653F 2.6 442P Sire: INNISFAIL PERFECT STORM Dam : ROVIN RISS OTHELLO RUSH ET Herd & Owner: ROVIN ACRES-- HIXTON, WI Junior Three Yr Olds - 18184 Milk, 633 Fat, 565 Protein Actual ZENAS DSAM ZIPPORAH ET 70687726 'V85' V + + V V 3-01 305 22520 3.7 841F 3.1 701P Sire: BLISSFUL DIAMOND SAM Dam : DAN SAL MEGADETH ZENA Herd: HYMAN, TODD AND HEATHER-- ADAMS, NY Owner: LEE, SUSAN VAADI-- JEROME, ID INNISFAIL CY LADY 125 68310211 'V85' + + V + V 3-02 305 21620 4.1 882F 2.8 597P Sire: MYSHA MCNUTMEG CYCLONE Dam : INNISFAIL RO LADY 906 EXP Herd & Owner: CLARK, GREGORY A. & MARCIA L.-- CORNISH FLAT, NH
Senior Three Yr Olds - 18427 Milk, 641 Fat, 567 Protein Actual R-GENERATION BOUNTEY MOLLY 68309021 'E90' E V V E E 3-09 305 22870 2.3 537F 3.1 698P Sire: R-GENERATION RUBEN BOUNTEY Dam : R-GENERATION LAWRENCE MAGIC Herd & Owner: KENNEDY, JESSICA AND JASON -- COCHRANTON, PA
Mature Cows - 20641 Milk, 724 Fat, 630 Protein Actual ROSECREST RL BARB 68302759 '2E90' E E E E E 5-08 305 25590 5.1 1308F 3 772P Sire: GMC REBEL LOGIC-ET Dam : ROSECREST JU BARA-EXP Herd: ROVIN ACRES-- HIXTON, WI Owner: RUZIC, VINCENT I.-- HIXTON, WI
Junior Four Yr Olds - 19485 Milk, 684 Fat, 595 Protein Actual LANDS-BROOK MVF L CLAIRE ET 68306012 'E91' V E E E E 4-01 305 20700 3.8 795F 3.2 667P Sire: GMC REBEL LOGIC-ET Dam : LANDS-BROOK CISSY-EXP-ET Herd & Owner: MAPLETON VALLEY FARMS-- OCONOMOWOC, WI
MANDERFELD KOURT POPPER 68303379 '+84' V V + + + 5-01 305 24530 3.1 772F 3.2 796P Sire: GOLD MINE FROST KOURT Dam : MANDERFELD MR. T LOLLIPOP Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD FARMS-- FARIBAULT, MN
MAPLETON VLY JULIUS DESIRAE 68305259 'V87' V V V + V 4-04 305 19050 4.5 849F 3.3 621P Sire: MAPLETON VLY REBEL JULIUS-ET Dam : MAPLETON VLY PDZ DORA-ET Herd & Owner: MAPLETON VALLEY FARMS-- OCONOMOWOC, WI
INNISFAIL JE WILDROSE 7081 EXP 471000506 '2E90' E E V E V 6-08 305 21830 4.2 906F 3 646P Sire: INNISFAIL JETHRO-TWIN Dam : INNISFAIL 49 WILDROSE 3075-EXP Herd & Owner: CLARK, GREGORY & MARCIA-- CORNISH FLAT, NH
ROVIN TREB RONI 2 EXP 68305126 'V87' V V E + V 4-05 282 18880 3.9 742F 3.2 595P Sire: GE PANORAMA ROYAL TREBLE Dam : ROVIN BR RICCI RONI Herd: ROVIN ACRES-- HIXTON, WI Owner: RUZIC, CAROL-- HIXTON, WI ECHO FARM MORELLI ATTICA 68306515 '+84' V V V + + 4-00 296 18770 3.8 716F 3.2 603P Sire: ECHO FARM TED MORELLI-ET Dam : ECHO FARM OUTLAW ALCATRAZ Herd: ECHO FARM-- HINSDALE, NH Owner: HODGE, COURTNEY-- HINSDALE, NH ECHO FARM ACE CHOPPER EXP 68305295 'V86' E E V + + 4-02 303 18510 3.7 685F 3 563P Sire: KULP-GEN JURIST ACE-ET Dam : ECHO FARM OUTLAW HARLEY-EXP Herd & Owner: ECHO FARM-- HINSDALE, NH
MANDERFELD MOONSHINE JAJA 68309618 '+80' G + + + + 3-00 305 20940 3.4 709F 3.2 671P Sire: HARDCORE OTHELLO MOONSHINE-ET Dam : MANDERFELD SAM JINA Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN
ROVIN ALAD O-MY OLIVIA P 68306572 'V85' V + V V V 4-00 304 17720 4 706F 2.8 505P Sire: ROVIN OTHELLO ALI ALADDAN-P-ET Dam : ROVIN ALEX OPRAH II OH-MY-P Herd & Owner: ROVIN ACRES-- HIXTON, WI
R-GENERATION TASER MONA 68309031 'V87' V V V V V 3-04 305 20110 4 808F 3.3 655P Sire: SAK KOURT TASER EXP Dam : DESIGNER GENES SAMPSON M&M Herd & Owner: KENNEDY, JESSICA AND JASON -- COCHRANTON, PA
Senior Four Yr Olds - 19366 Milk, 688 Fat, 602 Protein Actual ROVIN LIRA ALLISON EXP P 68304647 '2E92' E E E E E 4-09 305 26690 4.7 1260F 2.8 744P Sire: MYSHA-WO ADVENT LIRIANO-ET Dam : ROVIN ALISE CLAY ALI-P Herd: ROVIN ACRES-- HIXTON, WI Owner: LARSON, BAILEY-- ALMA CENTER, WI
ROVIN GAL REANN REGUS 68307645 'V85' + V V V V 3-04 305 16980 4.7 793F 3.3 564P Sire: ROVIN GRACE ALAD GALIANT Dam : ROVIN ROSALEE SPITFIRE REANN Herd: ROVIN ACRES-- HIXTON, WI Owner: RUZIC, CAROL-- HIXTON, WI
ECHO FARM ROYAL REVEILLE EXP 68301496 'G79' + V G P + 5-10 305 22300 3.3 747F 3.2 716P Sire: GE PANORAMA ROYAL TREBLE Dam : ECHO FARM OTHELLO RHIANNON Herd: ECHO FARM-- HINSDALE, NH Owner: HODGE, COURTNEY OF ECHO FARM-- HINSDALE, NH
M-K KEIL L. D. DARLIN 68306292 'V89' V E E E V 4-08 262 20800 3.3 695F 3.3 677P Sire: VINRA SAMPSON LUCAS Dam : M-K KEIL D V DELLA TWIN Herd & Owner: M-K KEIL CATTLE CO.-- RUSSELL, KS
JER-SHIR MONTANA FELISA 68300847 'V88' E V V V V 6-01 305 21570 3.8 810F 2.9 625P Sire: HARD CORE ACE MONTANA-ET Dam : MAPELTON VLY OUTLAW FIONA Herd: JAMES, JASON M. & LEAH-- MINERAL POINT, WI Owner: JAMES, JESSICA-- MINERAL POINT, WI MANDERFELD OUTLAW NELLIEBO 68304948 'G78' + V F G G 5-00 305 20860 3.4 712F 2.9 612P Sire: MERICREST OUTLAW Dam : MANDERFELD STETSON NELLEBLY Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN GOLD MINE S RADIANT 865 EXP ET 68301147 '2E90' E E E V E 6-03 216 20740 3.9 811F 2.7 569P Sire: HILLTOP ACADEMY Dam : GOLD MINE S RUBENS RED HOT 542 Herd & Owner: NUS, NATHAN & JODY-- ARLINGTON, IA SANDY RIVER ALEXANDRA EXP 68305386 'NC' 5-00 305 19940 4.2 837F 3 600P Sire: SANDY RIVER ROBIN HOOD Dam : SANDY RIVER ANASTASIA Herd & Owner: YORK, L. HERBERT & BRENDA-- FARMINGTON, ME ECHO FARM TED MEMPHIS-ET 467915 '2E90' E E E V E 6-08 292 18710 3.9 733F 3.1 585P Sire: VINRA FROST TED Dam : ECHO FARM FROLIC MAISEY Herd: ECHO FARM-- HINSDALE, NH Owner: HODGE, COURTNEY-- HINSDALE, NH FOSS FAMOUS PATTY 568 68300277 'V85' E V E + + 7-00 305 17740 4.5 791F 3 534P Sire: VINRA BAR-D FAMOUS-TWIN Dam : FOSS PATTY PEPPER 390-EXP Herd & Owner: FOSS FARMS-- KENYON, MN
ROVIN PERF ALAD PRESTINE P 68309426 'V87' + V V E V 3-01 305 16620 4 673F 3.1 514P Sire: ROVIN OTHELLO ALI ALADDAN-P-ET Dam : OCEANBRAE KC PERFECTION P Herd: ROVIN ACRES-- HIXTON, WI Owner: ROVIN AND ECUA FARMS-- HIXTON, WI
GREEN ACRES LOGIC TANGO 68304289 'V85' E + E V + 4-08 287 18040 3.9 698F 3.2 579P Sire: GMC REBEL LOGIC-ET Dam : GREEN ACRES BIE TANNENBAUM-EXP Herd: GREEN ACRES MILKING SHORTHORNS-- BETHEL, VT Owner: PREISINGER, KYLIE OF-- FAYETTEVILLE, NC
ECHO FARM NITRO MACAROON 68307965 'G79' G G + + + 3-05 305 16600 4.1 675F 3.1 513P Sire: MYSHA-WO ROBIN NITRO EXP Dam : ECHO FARM STYLISTIC MACADOO Herd: ECHO FARM-- HINSDALE, NH Owner: HODGE, COURTNEY-- HINSDALE, NH
SANDY RIVER MORGAN EXP 68304835 'NC' 4-09 305 17020 4.2 708F 3.1 530P Sire: SANDY RIVER ROBIN HOOD Dam : SANDY RIVER MO Herd: YORK, L. HERBERT & BRENDA-- FARMINGTON, ME Owner: JOHNSON, TRUDY LILA YORK-- FARMINGTON, ME
MANDERFELD MOONSHINE NIHM EXP 68309615 '+82' + G V + + 3-02 290 16050 4.1 651F 3.5 557P Sire: HARDCORE OTHELLO MOONSHINE-ET Dam : MANDERFELD REVOLUTION NETA-TW Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD-- FARIBAULT, MN
MJ EICHLER MD BIANCA BEULAH 50611935 'E90' E E E V E 4-09 293 15810 4.5 714F 3.5 551P Sire: KUSZMAR MEGADETH Dam : B.T.S BIANCA Herd & Owner: EICHLER, JILL & MICHAEL-- OAK PARK, MN
ROVIN SNWHT TREBLE SALIMAE EXP 68301574 'G79' F V + G G 5-11 305 16680 4.5 753F 3.4 562P Sire: GE PANORAMA ROYAL TREBLE Dam : TWIN ELM SNOWHITE Herd & Owner: ROVIN ACRES-- HIXTON, WI
AMSS Genetic Expansion May & June 2015 Honor Roll Junior Three Yr Olds - 21278 Milk, 750 Fat, 663 Protein Actual GE GOLD MINE R GENSIS 010 68307788 'E90' V E E E E 3-05 305 22540 3.9 875F 3.2 732P Sire: SCIENTIFIC DESTRY-ET Dam : GOLD MINE R MOCHA GABANNA 812 Herd & Owner: NUS, NATHAN & JODY-- ARLINGTON, IA
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Herdbook Cont. from pg. 23 Senior Three Yr Olds - 22091 Milk, 765 Fat, 677 Protein Actual GE GOLD MINE FLAMINGO 994 68307778 'V87' V V E + V 3-07 305 27430 3.2 868F 2.8 777P Sire: LADINO PARK TALENT-IMP-ET Dam : FASCHINGS MB FIONA 638 Herd & Owner: NUS, NATHAN & JODY-- ARLINGTON, IA Mature Cows - 23141 Milk, 805 Fat, 707 Protein Actual GE GMC FROLIC 68316760 'NC' 6-10 305 29090 3.4 985F 2.9 857P Sire: VINRA PEERLESS FROLIC Dam : GRADE HOLSTEIN Herd & Owner: CLARK, GREGORY A. & MARCIA L.- CORNISH FLAT, NH GOLD MINE R TRIBUTE JULES 811 365012766 'V85' V V V + V 6-05 305 23880 3.2 773F 3.0 712P Sire: GRANDUC TRIBUTE RC Dam : GOLD MINE R ALTER JOSI 568 Herd & Owner: NUS, NATHAN & JODY-- ARLINGTON, IA
Jrs. cont. from pg. 17
New Business: Colby Hasheider, Wisconsin moved to order new show shirts every year for NAILE and charging $5 per shirt per year while the Junior Society pays the rest, with the color and design decided on by the Junior Officer Team coming into effect in 2016. In 2015, the Junior Society will pay in full for show shirts at NAILE. Seconded by Andrew Rice, Illinois. Motion passed. Jessica Crawley, Arkansas moved to allow multiple Junior Ownership on junior members' cattle with any junior members and must declare who is showing the animal at check in. Seconded by Andrew Rice, Illinois. Motion passed. John Achen, South Dakota moved to change bylaw Article II Section II so it states, “One must be a paid National Junior Member by August 1 of the fiscal year to compete in a National Junior Show. After August 1 of the fiscal year, a one-time $5 late fee will apply.” Except if the junior is not a national member by the date of the convention, they will be able to pay the current national junior treasurer and be eligible to participate in the show at convention. Andrew Rice, Illinois seconded. Motion passed. Sam Rhoades, Ohio moved to change bylaw Article III Section V so it states, “Twenty-five members and two executive members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting.” Jack Achen, South Dakota seconded. Motion passed. Elections: 2015-2017 President: Jessica Crawley of Gravette, Arkansas; 2015-2017 Treasurer: Nicholas Achen of Aberdeen, South Dakota; 2015-2016 Reporter: Jeremiah Johnson of Hawley, Minnesota Announcements: • The Convention will be held in Ohio next year, look forward to a fun time and don’t forget to fill out revised junior applications and awards.
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• If you were born in 1994 then this year, 2015, is your last year as a junior. • At National Junior Convention Show, we strongly recommend fitting should be done by juniors only. Adjournment: Daniel Strain, Arkansas moved to Adjourn. Andrew Rice, Illinois seconded. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 AM Clampitt cont. from pg. 21
Coming up through the ranks, Carrie has earned champion spots at the Wisconsin State Fair several times as well as in the All-American competition. One look in the barn and you can’t help but notice the beautiful udders on her Heavenly Showcattle girls! Carrie has two sons. Although her oldest is just beginning his second year of showing at the county fair, her presence in promoting juniors reaches lots of kids. She has created may opportunities for 4-Hers to exhibit animals. Last year she loaded up 11 Milking Shorthorns, a few other colored dairy breeds, along with lambs, pigs and steers to take to a few of the local fairs. Any of you who have worked with “Managerial projects” know it’s a lot of work for the owner! Time spent with the kids, carting animals to and fro – many don’t make the effort, but breeders like Carrie, really make a positive difference in the lives of these kids and the promotion of our breed. Carrie also regularly hosts her county 4-H judging workouts. As a dairy leader in Green County, she also served double duty as a volunteer chaperone for the Green County Dairy group at the Junior State Fair. She has hosted the Wisconsin Milking Shorthorn picnic twice and is a consistent consignor to the state, regional and national sales. Several of the consignments have topped the sales! She also supports these sales by being a consistent buyer. She has a shrewd sense for buying and selling the good ones, a great eye with lots of “cowsense.” Carrie, along with Jeremy, are incredibly hard workers. You’ll know that immediately when you shake her hand. They are hands that have built fences, milked cows, mucked plenty of stalls, rocked babies, guided kids, accepted condolences in times of tragedy and congratulations on her many accomplishments. Carrie is the kind of young breeder that breed assocaitions are glad to call their own. She is an outstanding young person and breeder in our eyes.
~ Katie & Phyllis Agnew
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AMSS DNA/ Genotype Policy In an effort to maintain the most accurate and useful genetic information on Milking Shorthorn cattle the AMSS enacted DNA Testing Policies, effective on January 1, 2012. These are an attempt to improve the genetic database we have available as a breed registry, as well as furthering the integrity of our breeders. New updates will become effective July 1, 2015. For complete policies and updates see the AMSS website or call the Executive Secretary. 1. All matters of identification and parentage will be accepted as official as determined by the designated laboratory. 2. Testing can be initiated by a. Breeder Inquiry b. Random c. Bulls d. Executive Secretary e. Breeder Protest f. Embryo Transfers g. National Show Champions 3. Sampling Process: a. To ensure accuracy of samples and to protect both AMSS and the breeders/owners the following requirements will be adhered to -Samples may be collected by breeder/owner or their chosen representative for breeder inquiry, bulls & embryo donors. Random: Samples should be collected by a veterinarian or an AMSS representative should be present to verify. Executive Secretary, Breeder Protest & National Champions: Samples must be collected by a veterinarian in the presence of an AMSS representative. DNA & Genotpye Sample Results & Actions taken - see the full policy listed on the website for actions taken. 7. Non Cooperation of Breeders a. If a breeder refuses to adhere to the above policies, and no progress can be made by the Executive Secretary, Article XV of the Amended By-Laws will be invoked. i. This may lead to elimination of registrations and loss of membership.
Advertising Deadline for Holiday 2015 Milking Shorthorn Journal:
November 12 Featuring the National Show Winners Contact Jade to talk about your marketing strategy email: purebred.sales@gmail.com 614.339.5394
New Members Rachel Sheldon, Nassau, NY Kenneth Leur, Black River Falls, WI J. David Harris, Zebulon, NC Zach Welch, Blodgett, OR Velvet Fuller, Salem, OR Cornelius Anker, Tillamook, OR Gene Francis, Ellettsville, IN Douglas Dutcher, Otego, NY Isaac Partenheimer of Baxters Nevr, Newman, IL Travis & Angela Scherbing, Freeport, MN
Kylie Stegner, Eaton, CO Evan Frescura, Latrobe, PA Amanda Erickson, Wales, WI Colton Huffman, Summer Shade, KY Aaron Frisk, New Lisbon, WI Mason Davis, Dawson, PA Chandler Hazlett, Saegertown, PA Kolby Cundiff, Stillwater, OK Vanessa Jennings, Pryor, OK Dylan Ash, Milaca, MN Austin Kopfner, Blanden, PA Jordan Anderson, Centre Hall, PA
New Junior Members Claire Richards, Bloomington, IN Mallorie Elliott, Bloomington, IN Ezra Johnson, Black River Falls, WI Kaitlyn Opland, Mindoro, WI Madeline Opland, Mindoro, WI Matt Opland, Mindoro, WI Katelyn Peckham, Lodi, WI Lillie Wood, Shelbyville, KY Marissa Jennings, Pryor, OK Olivia Smithson, Ridgeville, IN Gage Smithson, Ridgeville, IN Rachel Wilke, Sturgeon Bay, WI Michael Jaros, Atglen, PA Charley Fortney, Monroe, WI Anna Claire Di Donato, Aldan, PA Will Hipsher, Rutledge, RI Caylie Anderson, Adams, NY Blake Anderson, Adams, NY Abigail Wilber, Colebrook, CT Randy Winch, Fennimore, WI Caden Miller, Mt. Pleasant, PA Hannah Riser, Gettysburg, PA Allie Wilcox, Byron, NY Wyatt Patterson, Auburn, NY Abby Frisk, New Lisbon, WI Kameryn Gatrell, Eaton, CO
Farm Prefix Registered TN - Arrowhead Colebrook Creek Out of the Ashes – Victoria & David Climer, Jr., Winchester, OH Faraway – Chelsea Kruse, Clymer, NY Mo-Jo – Joseph Wickham, Middleton, NY Boss Power – Kenneth Leuer, Black River Falls, WI Swallowfield – Martha Tubman, Rockbridge Bath, VA Smith Homestead – Casey Holbert, Sauquoit, NY Elite HP - Peter Vail & Hillpoint, Cross Plaines, WI Redstien - Susan Steinmetz, Reddsburg, WI
Donation to AMSS Foundation Wall Street Dairy – Jeffrey & Emily Winton
Donation to AMSS Executive Secretary Travel Fund New England Milking Shorthorn Society Kylie Preisinger
Weiss; Melissa (Brent) Kerns; Christopher (Janelle) Weiss; Casey (Krista) Weiss; Ronda (Brian Rairden) Weiss; Phillip Weiss; Clint (Holly) Weiss; Jamie (Jaime) Weiss; Jason (Kori) Weiss; Cindy Mote; Christy Mote; Jeremy Rydenbark and Sarah (Caleb) Morales; 23 great grandchildren; siblings, Paul (Kay) Weiss of Union City, Ohio; Jim (Esther) Weiss of Pitsburg, Ohio; Mary Lou (Clarence) Frazier of Union City, Indiana and Carol (Don) Rank of Greenville, Ohio. Richard was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Glendora Oswalt Weiss, daughter, Judy Weiss; granddaughter, Carly Mangas; siblings, Janice Foreman and Robert Weiss, and a sister-in-law Ruth Weiss. Services were held Thursday June 11, 2015. Memorial contributions can be made to; Trinity Lutheran Church or the American Milking Shorthorn Society.
Donation to AMSS Junior Society David Jr. & Vickie Climer Endowment Fund Memorials General John & Marjorie Kuszlyk In Memory of Ruth Smith Maine Milking Shorthorn Society In Memory of Richard Weiss Indiana Milking Shorthorn Society Casey Weiss Lattires Twilite Farm – Richard Lattire Carol Price In Memory of Ed Stoll Illinois Milking Shorthorn Society
Donation to AMSS Board of Directors Expense Swag Milking Shorthorns (Preisinger & Monnatt)
In Memorium Richard Leon Weiss, 88, passed away Friday June 5, 2015. He was born March 8, 1927 in Darke County, Ohio to the late Carl and Iva Smith Weiss. Richard was a U.S. Navy Vet of WWII and a lifelong dairy farmer of Glenrich Farms. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church where he also served as a deacon, an elder, Sunday school teacher and on the board. He was a leader of 4-H Darke County, board member of the American Milking Shorthorn Society, Eastern Indiana Livestock Breeders Association and a 1945 Graduate of Jackson Ohio. He leaves to cherish his memory are his children, Donald (Betty) Weiss of Greenville, Ohio; Ronald (fiancé Lou Ann Gibbs) Weiss of Bradford, Ohio; John (Brenda) Weiss of Union City, Ohio; Cynthia Sue (Mark) Mote of Union City, Indiana and Martha Jane Rydenbark of Oveida, Florida; grandchildren, Nathan (Elizabeth)
Donation to Promotion Fund Thomas W. Landrum & Family
In Memory of Bill Harris Illinois Milking Shorthorn Society Kingsdale Farm - Jerry King New England Milking Shorthorn Society
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Futurity 60
Deadline to enter is postmarked on or before December 1, 2015 Return the bottom of the page or photocopy it and make your entries TODAY! After expenses are paid, the purse shall be divided among the winners as follows: 1st place -15 percent 2nd place -12 percent 3rd place - 10 percent Nominations must be made on heifer calves by December 1, 2015. 4th place - 8 percent Let your two-year-old be part of the greatest show of Milking Short5th place - 6 percent 6th-10th - 4 percent horn two-year-olds in 2017. 11th-15th - 3 percent 16th-20th -1½ percent Closing date for your nominations and payment: The balance to be pro-rated among remaining cows shown except December 1, 2015 that in no event shall any premium exceed the amount of preceding premium. Any unclaimed awards shall be divided equally among par Nomination and Eligibility: heifer calves born between September ticipants in the Futurity class. 1, 2014 and August 31, 2015 are eligible for the Futurity 60. Should any condition arise which prevents the showing of this No substitutes may be shown for any reason. Eligibility to show Futurity, the right to reserved to call same off and to pay to the persons follows the animal in case she is sold. All advertising and other costs shall be entered in the Futurity account as well as all money received owning the calves eligible at the time of said calling off, their pro rata for entries and fees. All fees paid in full shall remain in the Futurity. It share of all money accrued in the division called off, after deducting the actual expense of promotion of said Futurity. Government Body: is these fees on heifers later dropped from the Futurity that will build this Futurity shall be administered by a National Milking Shorthorn up the purse for those that walk into the ring on Futurity show day. All entrants agree to be amenable to all rules and regulations of the Futurity Committee of five appointed by the president. sponsoring show. All final decisions shall rest with the Futurity Com- The judge of the International Show will judge the Futurity class. If the Futurity Committee wishes, they may select a consulting judge mittee. Futurity Committee Chairperson: George Halpin from one available at the show. Enter all your heifer calves – No limit to number of entries Futurity 60 will be held in connection with the International Show, which will be held during the 2017 fall show season at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin.
The board has passed a SINGLE payment plan for Futurities of $35 per animal for the entire Futurity rather than several payments spread out over the years.
NATIONAL MILKING SHORTHORN SOCIETY FUTURITY 60 ENTRY BLANK DEADLINE TO ENTER – POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2015 Mail this entry blank with your $35 nomination fee postmarked on or before December 1, 2015
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Checks payable to AMSS Mail form and checks to: AMSS, 23515 Range Road, Union City, PA 16438
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AMSS & Purebred Publishing
2015 All-American Entry Form Submit this form to: AMSS All-American Contest, Purebred Publishing, 1224 Alton Darby Creek Rd., Columbus, OH 43228
Use a separate form for each animal entered v For Best Three Fill in One Form with Placings Having met ALL the All-American eligibility requirements in placing first and/or second at one or more 2015 State Show or Regional Show OR first through fifth at a National Show and by supplying a 2015 professional livestock dairy pose unretouched color photo to purebred.editor@gmail.com, I hereby submit this entry.
Class: __________________________________________________ Birthdate: ___________________________ Animal Name & Registration Number: ___________________________________________________________ For Best Three Only Other Two Animals No Birthdates Needed
Animal Name & Registration Number: ___________________________________________________________ Animal Name & Registration Number: ___________________________________________________________ Breeder: ____________________________________________ City, State: ______________________________ Current Owner: ____________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Exhibitor in 2015 (If different than current owner): ______________________________________________
List all placings at 2015 qualifying shows where exhibited. Qualifying shows are all State, National and Regional shows open to any exhibitor. Junior shows are not qualifying shows. FAILURE TO LIST ALL PLACINGS AT NATIONAL SHOWS WILL AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFY THE ANIMAL AND ENTRY FEE WILL BE FORFEITED. FAILURE TO CORRECTLY LIST ALL OTHER MAJOR SHOWS MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFYING ANIMAL. Mail entry form, photo and $10.00 per individual or $20 per Best Three entry (checks to Purebred Publishing) to: AMSS All-American
Contest, Purebred Publishing, 1224 Alton Darby Creek Rd., Columbus, OH 43228
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Entries may also be made online with a credit card at www.purebredpublishing.com/Publication/Milking Shorthorn Journal by November 15, 2015 Email photos to purebred.editor@gmail.com BY November 25 Visit the AMSS Submit all mail entries & hard copy photos by NOVEMBER 15, 2015 to: e website for complet AMSS All-American Contest ns tio rules & regula Purebred Publishing 1224 Alton Darby Creek Rd. Columbus, OH 43228 If nominated there will be a $50 nomination fee for individuals and $80 for Best Three Cows due in the Purebred Publishing Office by January 15, 2016
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AMSS & Purebred Publishing
2015 Junior All-American Entry Form Submit this form to: AMSS Jr. All-American Contest, Purebred Publishing, 1224 Alton Darby Creek Rd., Columbus, OH 43228
Use a separate form for each animal entered Having met ALL the Junior All-American eligibility requirements in placing first and/or second at one or more 2015 State Show or Regional Show OR first through fifth at a National Show and by supplying a 2015 professional livestock dairy pose unretouched color photo to purebred.editor@gmail.com, I hereby submit this entry.
Class: __________________________________________________ Birthdate: ___________________________ Animal Name & Registration Number: ___________________________________________________________ Current Owner: ____________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Exhibitor in 2014 (If different than current owner): ______________________________________________ List all placings at 2015 qualifying shows where exhibited. Qualifying shows are all State, National and Regional junior shows open to any exhibitor. The National Junior Heifer show is a qualifying show. FAILURE TO LIST ALL PLACINGS AT NATIONAL SHOWS WILL AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFY THE ANIMAL AND ENTRY FEE WILL BE FORFEITED. FAILURE TO CORRECTLY LIST ALL OTHER MAJOR SHOWS MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFYING ANIMAL. Mail entry form, photo and $20 entry fee (checks to Purebred Publishing) to: AMSS Jr. All-American Contest, Purebred Publishing, 1224
Alton Darby Creek Rd., Columbus, OH 43228
Placing
Show & State
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Entries may also be made online with a credit card at www.purebredpublishing.com/Publication/Milking Shorthorn Journal by November 15, 2015 Email photos to purebred.editor@gmail.com by November 25, 2015 Submit all mail entries & hard copy photos by NOVEMBER 15, 2015 to: AMSS Jr. All-American Contest Purebred Publishing 1224 Alton Darby Creek Rd. Columbus, OH 43228
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The National Milking Shorthorn Sale
Limited Edition Print Buyers - Five sold at the National Convention - Bernie & Anne Manderfeld, Greg & Marcia Clark, Cory Salzl, Bill Bartlett and George & Marge Halpin
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he 2015 National Milking Shorthorn Sale was held Saturday, June 20th 2015 at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Black River Falls, Wisconsin in conjunction with the 2015 National Milking Shorthorn Convention. Wisconsin celebrated 70 years of Milking Shorthorn tradition with a quality sale of 53 live lots averaging $2,860, an increase from previous years. At $9,700, a choice from eight females due in September sired by Perfect Storm and out of Innisfail-WO Mega LadyluckET VG-88 topped the sale. Ladyluck was the Unanimous All-American Jr. 2-YearOld in 2014 after winning at Madison, and was Nominated All-American as a summer yearling. The next two dams both have All-American titles. The choice was consigned by Michael & Herman Maier of Lazy M Farm LLC, Stitzer, Wisconsin, and purchased by Carrie Ritschard of Heavenly Show Cattle, Monroe, Wisconsin. The high-selling live lot, Mysha-WO McCinnamon-ET EX-90, was consigned by MYSHA Herd and Katie Bue of St. Anthony, Iowa. McCinnamon was the Honorable Mention All-American Sr. 2-Year-Old in 2014 and sold carrying an ultrasound female by Liriano due September 1, 2015. She is sired by Othello and has a 2-10 re-
cord of 20,993M. Her dam is Bar-D Mi-San Acres McNugget 3E-93, All-American Sr. 2-Year-Old in 2001. She was purchased by Todd Thomas of Keosaqua, Iowa for $8,750. Eighteen lots of semen sold for a total of $14,480, all donated to various funds. The highest grossing lot was 10 units of Kuszmar Alfairs Othello, sold to Doug Rhoades of Greenville, Ohio for $2,250. Consigned by Mrs. Leroy Alwardt, the proceeds were donated to the Endowment Fund. Four embryo lots fetched an average of $637 per embryo. Sale co-chairs were Billy Lattire and Vince Ruzic. Cal Shaver cried the auction and Casey Weiss read pedigrees. Bidding was also available online. Additionally, the following live lots sold for $4,000 or more: Cherrylock Lovers Liriano EXP (3/13) .................................................... $6,500 S: Mysha-Wo Advent Liriano-EXP C: Brad & Jessica Gavenlock, Cherry-Lock Cattle Co., Pittsville, WI B: Trevor Andrews, Mansfield, PA Kuszmar Mega Popstar (6/14) .... $5,700 S: Kuszmar Megadeth C: Kuszlyk Cattle, John & Marjorie
Pictured L-R: Cal Shaver auctioneer; National Queen Ginna Climer; Marcia Shaver-Floyd consignor; Casey Weiss pedigrees; Todd Thomas buyer; Katie Bue consignor; Billy Lattire sale co-chair; Aaron Tompkins Cowbuyer.com
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Top selling animal was the choice from Lazy M Farm LLC. PIctured L-R: National Milking Shorthorn Queen Ginna Climer; Casey Weiss, pedigrees; Carrie Ritschard buyer; Cal Shaver auctionner; Mike Maier seller; Arron Tompkins,Cowbuyer.com and Billy Lattire Sale Co-Chairman
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Kuszlyk, Batavia, NY B: Michael Maier, Stitzer, WI Pick of RoVin Acres Herd ........... $5,500 C: RoVin Acres, Hixton, WI B: Julia Heiman, Neillsville, WI Mapleton Vly Chris Tessa EXP (6/14) .................................................... $5,500 S: Lands-Brook Christoph C: Mapleton Valley Farms, Oconomowoc, WI B: Courtney Gould, Salisbury, MA Choice of Lothario x Ladyluck ... $4,750 S: Innisfail Lothario C: Michael & Herman Maier, Lazy M Farm LLC, Stitzer, WI B: Carrie Ritschard, Heavenly Show Cattle, Monroe, WI Laneview Hershey (3/13) ............. $4,200 S: Mysha-WO Robin Nitro EXP C: Jacob Stoll of Laneview Farms, Mt. Pulaski, IL B: Jason Kast, SD Trilow Zeus Londa-ET (1/15) ..... $4,000 S: Purple Idalee RR Zeus EXP-ET C: Michelle Upchurch, Corning, CA B: Owen Halpin of Blackhawk Syndicate, Cullom, IL
Pictured L-R: Cal Shaver auctioneer; Billy Lattire sale co-chair; Jessica & Brad Gavenlock consignors: Casey Weiss pedigrees; National Queen Ginna Climer.
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American Milking Shorthorn Society Committee Roster 2014 - 2015 Articles & By-Laws Chair Martin Lee Jim Foss Louann Krause Breed Outlook Chair Kylie Preisinger Maureen Phelon Ellie Fleming Emily Monnat Matt Henkes Bull Book Co-Chair Jason Heeter Co-Chair Billy Lattire Ellie Fleming Convention Chair Katie Agnew Becky Keil Judy Landrum Billy Lattire Maureen Phelon Bridget Rida Cheryl Stevens Credentials Chair Casey Weiss Donnette Fisher Thomas Landrum Steve Marak Brenda York Endowment Chair Clark Von Tungeln Shirley Harris Jerry King Marcia Clark Brenda York Finance Chair
Thomas Landrum Pat Agnew Marcia Clark Clint Cribbet
Futurity & All-American Chair George Halpin Peter Cate Margorie Kuszlyk
Richard Lattire Jeff Byers Bill Bartlett
Genetics & AMSS Syndicates Co-Chair Steve Marak Co-Chair Jody Nus Jason James Randy Kunde Larry Landsgard David Kendall Vince Ruzic Cory Salzl Casey Weiss Historical Chair Emily Rowe Mike Bodey Don Crawley Shirley Harris Marjorie Kuszlyk Junior Co-Chair Cindy Achen Co-Chair Roxanne Achen Katie Agnew John Anderson Katie Bue Carrie Celong Mikayla Krause Krista Weiss Meat Marketing & Dual Purpose Chair Martin Lee Norris Albaugh Doyle Hendrickson Gene Hibner Paul Wheeler Milk Production Chair Ellie Fleming Sally Burd Terry Delong Becky Keil Dee Hense Susan Lee Keith McCool Sabrina Popadak Pat Ruzic Ricky Strain
National Sale Co-Chair Billy Lattire Co-Chair Ted Smart John Anderson Greg Clark Keith Fisher Mike Halpin Jason Robinson Native Chair
Casey Weiss Jack Barnes David Dell Brian Denman Winifred Hoffman Dennis Hoffrogge Rolland Jahns David Kendall Roy Lovaas Joe Schallberger Darren Wold
Type & Classification Chair Susan Lee Pat Agnew Peter Cate Jim Foss Jason Heeter Marjorie Kuszlyk Carla Stetzer Michelle Upchurch Website, Promotion, & Journal Chair Joanna Landrum Phyllis Agnew Ryan Barrett Marcia Shaver Floyd Kylie Preisinger John Rowe
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Awards cont. from pg. 19 *1 Star Dams* *Alfa Treble Bailey EXP ET V86 68301148 Registered Daughters: 4 Sire: GE Panorama Royal Treble 360012428 Owner: Mapleton Valley Farms, Oconomowoc, WI North Stars Mandy ET +83 Registered Daughters: 2 Sire: WNA Sandra’s Rebel Supreme ET Owner: Cory Salzl, Litchfield, MN W. J. Hardy Lifetime Production Awards Bronze
(Lifetime achievement of 100,000M or 4,000F, or 3,500P in 6 lactations or less)
1265 Echo Farm Vinnie Belatrix-TW VG86 142,774M 5,479F 4,444P (6 lactations) Sire: Kuszmar Yo Vinnie Echo Farm, Inc.- Hinsdale, NH 1266 Echo Farm Titanium Rensselaer G+80 130,179M 5,199F 4,292P (5 lactations) Sire: Echo Farm T-Bruno Titanium Echo Farm, Inc.- Hinsdale, NH 1267 Echo Farm Sampson M.I.A. G+83 127,784M 4,761F 4,063P (5 lactations) Sire: Nordica Sampson Echo Farm, Inc.- Hinsdale, NH 1268 Rovin Fritz Viv Vanity G+84 124,486M 5,170F 4,171P (6 lactations) Sire: Rovin Jurist FLA Fritz Carla Stetzer- Hixton, WI 1269 Sandy River Tootsie VG88 121,915M 4,294F 3,772P (6 lactations) Sire: Mericrest Now You See Brenda & Herbert York- Farmington, ME 1270 Lake Effect MD Lauren 7215 3E95 121,481M 5,252F 3,759P (4 lactations) Sire: Kuszmar Megadeth Gregory & Elizabeth Clark Jr.- Cornish Flat, NY 1271 Dan Sal Paul's Present G+82 119,014M 4,429F 3,888P (6 lactations) Sire: Dan Sal Leader Paul Dan & Sally Burd- Graff, MO 1272 Innisfail RU Lady 6078-EXP 2E95 117,687M 4,169F 3,976P (6 lactations) Sire: Innisfail Red Ruben John Stuart Rowe & Katie Bue- Alma Center, WI 1273 Manderfeld Ivanhoe Santana G+81 116,761M 4,817F 3,927P (6 lactations) Sire: Manderfeld Othello Ivanhoe 454396 Bernard Manderfeld- Fairbault, MN
Kuszlyk Cattle Company- Batavia, NY 1277 Innisfail RU Lady 5055-EXP 2E93 110,135M 3,628F 3,175P (5 lactations) Sire: Innisfail Red Ruben John Stuart Rowe & Katie Bue- Alma Center, WI 1278 Innisfail GK Lady 5013 G+84 109,260M 4,175F 3,410P (6 lactations) Sire: Gold Mine Frost Kourt John Stuart Rowe- Davis, CA 1279 Green Acres Leader Future VG85 108,246M 3,943F 3,116P (5 lactations) Sire: Idalee Lous Leader SWAG Milking Shorthorns- Dryden, NY 1280 Innisfail KLL Lady 5006-EXP 2E90 107,410M 3,702F 3,643P (6 lactations) Sire: Kingsdale Liz Legacy John Stuart Rowe- Davis, CA 1281 Valley View MON Honey 1149 2E91 106,149M 3,875F 3,457P (6 lactations) Sire: Mysha Othello's Nugget 454852 Brittany Crawley- Gravette, AR 1282 Rovin Pfan BR Polly EX90 105,355M 5,181F 3,497P (6 lactations) Sire: Rovin Othello Bliss Bravo 459030 Rovin Acres- Hixton, WI 1283 Innisfail RO Lady 7088-EXP 2E91 104,710M 3,043F 3,204P (4 lactations) Sire: Innisfail Red Robin 360010936 Lattires Twilite Farm – Lawrenceburg, IN 1284 Green Acres Links Inlet 2E90 104,139M 3,551F 3,162P (6 lactations) Sire: GMC Rebel Links-ET Green Acres Milking Shorthorns- Bethel, VT 1285 Honey Creek Chelsa Sam 2E92 103,296M 3,479F 3,035P (6 lactations) Sire: Blissful Diamond Sam Honey Creek Farms- Petersburg, OH 1286 M-K Keil D V Della-TW VG85 101,205M 3,461F 3,182P (6 lactations) Sire: Rocking W's G.E. Brad's Valor M-K Keil Cattle Company- Russell, KS 1287 Echo Farm Putonium-EXP G+80 100,914M 4,065F 3,023P (5 lactations) Sire: Echo Farm T-Bruno Plutonium Echo Farm, Inc.- Hinsdale, NH
1288 Weissman Ted U-Nes VG85 100,685M 3,400F 2,951P (5 lactations) Sire: Vinra Frost Ted J&E Weissman Farms- Callicoon Center, NY 1289 Foss C.D. Fawn 549 VG87 96,196M 4,199F 3,045P (6 lactations) Sire: Bar-D Krause’s Fawn’s C.D. Foss Farms – Kenyon, MN Silver
(Lifetime achievement of 150,000M or 6,000F, or 5,250P in 9 lactations or less)
164 Gold Mine S Shale Laci 576 VG87 163,912M 6,469F 5,187P (9 lactations) Sire: Gold Mine EBRose KAO Shale 160 Nathan & Jody Nus- Arlington, IA 165 Innisfail RO Lady 5047-EXP 2E91 157,770M 4,672F 4,606P (5 lactations) Sire: Innisfail Red Robin John Rowe Jr.- Dixon, CA 166 Echo Farm Outlaw Harley-EXP VG86 157,501M 5,014F 4,988P (7 lactations) Sire: Mericrest Outlaw Echo Farm, Inc.- Hinsdale, NH 167 Green Acres Titan Mascara 2E90 155,786M 4,875F 4,396P (6 lactations) Sire: Cates Tangerine's Perles Titan SWAG Milking Shorthorns- Dryden, NY 168 Rovin Kourt Vidalia Viv VG85 154,816M 6,829F 5,213P (7 lactations) Sire: Gold Mine Frost Kourt Rovin Acres- Hixton, WI 169 Honey Creek Emma 3E91 153,416M 5,087F 4,772P (7 lactations) Sire: Honey Creek D P Sam Withers of Honey Creek Farms- Petersburg, OH 170 Manderfeld Jerry Ditty-TW VG87 151,473M 3,938F 4,613P (6 lactations) Sire: Manderfeld Ivanhoe Jerry Bernard Manderfeld- Fairbault, MN 171 Rovin Quinn Rita Ricci VG86 142,588M 6,166F 4,536P (7 lactations) Sire: Gold Mine Q Outlaw Quinn-ET Rovin Acres- Hixton, WI
1274 Innisfail RU Princess 6084-EXP 2E93 113,500M 4,394F 3,774P (5 lactations) Sire: Innisfail Red Ruben Bartlet & Kostka- Salisbury, MA 1275 Green Acres Links Whisper VG86 113,443M 3,439F 3,325P (6 lactations) Sire: GMC Rebel Links-ET Green Acres Milking Shorthorns- Bethel, VT 1276 Echo Farm Plutonium Rylee 2E92 112,440M 3,882F 3,487P (6 lactations) Sire: Echo Farm T-Bruno Plutonium
All-American Award Winners L-R: George Halpin, Donnette Fisher, John Kuslzyk, Billy Lattire, Laura Richter, Pat Agnew, Cory Salz.
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American Milking Shorthorn Endowment Minutes Of June 18, 2015 Present: Clark VonTungeln, Jerry King, Shirley Harris, Brenda York, Marcia Clark, Junia Isiminger and Casey Weiss. The American Milking Shorthorn Endowment Meeting was called to order at 8:38 p.m. at the Best Western Arrowhead in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. The minutes of the June 25, 2014 meeting were read. Motion to approve the minutes by Marcia Clark and seconded by Brenda York. Motion passed. The election votes were counted with Shirley Harris being unanimously being reelected to another five year term. Officer Elections were held with results being Chairmen – Clark VonTungeln and Vice-Chairman – Brenda York. Financial Report was given: Beloit Checking Account as of 4/30/15 $ 2,829.95 Beloit Savings Account as of 4/30/15 $ 5,268.36 CD maturity 7/19/15 $78,894.90 Donations received after 3/31/15 $ 1,740.00 Total Balance $88,732.21 Casey Weiss reported that the AMSS Board discussed in their meeting this week to send a paid receipt with a thank you on the receipt to anyone giving donations to acknowledge said donation. Shirley Harris reported that the safe deposit box in Beloit was closed on June 15, 2015 by her. The box contained the second set of cards with records of who has donated to the endowment fund and how much they have donated. Discussion was held regarding the endowment fund earning less than .5% interest over the last several years. Clark VonTungeln recently saw an ad in a newspaper advertising 3.15% CD for a 10 year term in a Kansas City bank. Discussion was held regarding investing. Motion by Jerry King to have Scott Cailteux, AMSS Vice-President and AMSS Finance Committee Chair and Clark VonTungeln to research
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the possibility of investing the Endowment money in the First Capital Group in Kansas City and if everything confirms that the bank is federally insured and it is a true bank to invest $85,000 of the endowment fund into a 10 year CD. Interest to be paid every 6 months. If First Capital Bank does not check out, Clark VonTungeln is to find the best investment deal with the money being in a safe investment. Motion seconded by Brenda York. Motion passed unanimously. Allocation of interest earned in 2014 requests. There is $450 to give this year. Erica Johnson, 2014 AMSS National Queen has requested a donation. Motion by Marcia Clark and 2nd by Shirley Harris to give $200 to Erica Johnson. Motion passed. Brenda York abstained from said vote. Motion by Brenda York to keep remaining $250 available to the AMSS Board to use for an AMSS activity or promotional item for this year. Seconded by Jerry King. Motion Passed. Discussion was held regarding having the donors and amounts to the Endowment Fund to be recorded electronically to make keeping the records easier. Motion by Shirley Harris to have Clark VonTungeln to put second set of cards after they are updated into a safe deposit box in Verden, OK. Seconded by Jerry King. Motion passed. Marcia Clark abstained. Motion by Jerry King to have Clark VonTungeln move towards getting help to set up an electronic recording system for the Endowment Records. Seconded by Marcia Clark. Motion passed. Meeting to adjourn at 10:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Junia E. Isiminger, AMSS Executive Secretary
Genomics 101
(reprinted with permission from the August Guernsey Breeders' Journal) By Cheri Oechsle
Gemonics What is it and what does it truly mean? Two questions most dairymen have been asking since the term ‘genomics’ appeared into the daily stream of dairy talk. A seminar was conducted during the National Guernsey Convention in Walnut Creek that addressed this issue. Conducted by Chuck Sattler and Blaine Crosser of Select Sires, Inc., the two gentlemen set out to enlighten the obscurity of genomics. Here is a synopsis of their presentation. Genomics is a tool, or a piece of information, added to the traditional methods of identifying true genetic merit. Sattler stated, “Progeny testing, DHI testing, pedigree information is all still important, but now we can DNA test when animals are young to get additional information to know if the animal inherited favorable genetics from their parent or not, helping to decide earlier on that animal’s future.” In 2006 a company called Illumina developed the SNP-50 chip, a chip that allows testing for 50,000 markers in one assay (or animal) at an affordable cost. Prior to that only 50 markers could be run. With this technological breakthrough, it allows for the start of making sense of base pairs in the genetic information. Now, it has advanced to over 500,000 markers which is useful in research. How we used to do it vs adding genomics Previously, we assumed the pedigree information was 100% accurate, assuming that half of each calf’s DNA comes from parents and one-quarter then comes from the grandparents. On average, that assumption is not inaccurate – but on the individual basis, it is not as accurate as assumed. The genomic pedigree information can now track an individual’s DNA more accurately. Chromosomes don’t always segregate as predicted. Genomic testing provides information on what chromosomes, or pieces of chromosome, got transmitted. Some of the grandparents’ chromosomes may or may not have transmitted as previously assumed. Genomics allows us to adjust the traditional genetic evaluations based on which parent/grandparent transmitted the DNA. The influence of each segment of chromosome on each trait can be quantified, keeping in mind only 50,000 markers are revealed for each animal. Genetic evaluations that include genomic information are more accurate for several reasons. Genomic testing makes it possible to verify that the recorded parents are correct. While the accuracy of the recorded parents for animals with traditional evaluations is high it is not always 100%.
As discussed above, improved accuracy also comes from being able track the contribution of DNA from each ancestor. Finally, with enough historical data, we can begin to estimate the influence each chromosome segment has on each trait and use this information to supplement the traditional genetic evaluations. As more cows and bulls are tested, the information will become more meaningful and accurate. As it gets into the marketplace and people start using the testing and providing more information, the reference populations will get better and information even more reliable. “Genomics will help us select young bulls more accurately, not necessarily with sires that already have daughter data on,” said Crosser. The genomic evaluation tool may mean breeding strategies need to be adjusted. Asking questions such as using young sires or daughter-proven sires as fathers for future AI sires or as AI bulls for breeding programs. Also – can we now, with genomics, use heifers or first-lactation cows as mothers for future AI sires? This can decrease the generational interval resulting in offspring out of young sires and young heifers with the use of IVF and genomic evaluations. It can also offer breeders the opportunity to market offspring earlier or determine which genetically superior animals to use for breeding stock, using genomic information along with the traditional information. The next steps As discussion in the seminar wrapped up, the challenge was presented for breeders to genotype females to increase the information available as well as the overall accuracy of reliability. Continue to monitor the Journal and AMSS website for more information as AMSS explores genomics for our breed.
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Contact Purebred Publishing to be included in this breeder's directory 614.339.5393
Please remember to record your embryo flushes with the AMSS plus DNA your dams of flushes.
Any questions call Junia @ 608.365.3332 ext. 102 www.milkingshorthorn.com
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