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The Official Publication Of The American Guernsey Association Published by Purebred Publishing Inc. • (614)339.5393
June 2013
Volume 182 Number 5
FEATURES
Two Leading Ladies...............................9
PRODUCTION
Component Queens.............................11 Top 30 CPI Herds...............................13 Top Producing Guernsey Herds.............14 Living Lifetime Cows...........................16 Production Round Table.......................22
DEPARTMENTS
AGYA Page.........................................20 A Word From Your Director.....................7 Calendar of Events..............................37 Golden Focus.......................................6 Guernsey Brief....................................28 Guernsey Grapevine............................35 Index To Advertisers............................37 Obituaries..........................................32 Road Recollections................................8 Sale Report........................................24
ON THE COVER
Thanks to Lynn Stone for this beautiful summer scene.
Second High Seller of the Ozark Jubi lee Sale (l-r) Bob Griggs, Sale Staff; Jade Jensen on the halter of Adams Creek Norbert Lucy Lou; Elizabeth Roedl, buyer. For more sale reports see page 24.
Hoard's Dair yman Farm tops the list in many areas of production. For more on their program, turn to page 22.
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n this issue of the Guernsey Breeders’ Journal, you will find many lists – of cows and herds of cows. This issue is primarily devoted to recognizing outstanding production in our Registered Guernseys. The round-table discussion on page 22 includes feedback from three herds that have excelled for overall cow management with an emphasis on getting maximum levels of fat and protein production out of their cows. The Hoards Farm, Knapp’s Guernseys and Gurn-Z Meadow are all beautiful farms with healthy, aggressive and attractive Guernseys in the barn. All of these herds have achieved All-American nominations in the last few years, proving that with excellent management, a herd really can “have it all”. When one visits these operations, the cows do not look stressed or overworked, they look productive. Take some time to read their insights into how they manage these high-producing cows. Each of these herd managers is helping to show that Guernseys can and do compete on their own as well as when compared to other breeds. Take some time to review the Living Lifetime List on page 16. There aren’t many things that will endear a cow to her owner like surpassing 100,000M or even 200,000M. Those are the cows we remember. Of course, we have all spent much time trying to figure out just what it is that will allow cows to make it this far. In truth, there is some luck involved as these cows navigate around all the many perils that can befall a dairy cow and end her time in our herds. One thing is for sure, all the cows on this list come from herds that are well-managed. The cows milk and are given the cow comfort and quality feed needed to maintain high production for a long time. Having seen most of the cows on the list in person, I can say that the thing that links them all together is that they are extremely wellbalanced cows that are really put together right. When you watch Walnut Ridge Magic Cher move around in the lot with the rest of the herd, you are struck by the fact that every part is exactly in the right place and she moves with ease. Small imperfections in young cows, like thurls that are too far back or a loose front end, become major issues as
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that cow ages. The cows that are balanced and built for ease of movement are the ones that we ultimately see on this list and that are most dear to their owners. Congratulations to all those herd owners that own a 2012 Component Queen, a Top-10 Living Lifetime Cow, are recognized as a top-producing herd or a top CPI herd! A few National Junior Show reminders: * All leases and transfers for National Junior Show participation must be completed by June 1, 2013. * Any youth exhibiting or leading in a National Junior Show must be a National Junior Member. Contact the AGA office to sign up. A $10 fee will keep a Junior’s membership current until their 21st birthday. * Juniors that were at least 8 and not yet 21 on January 1, 2013 are eligible to show in a National Junior Show although the individual rules of specific shows may further limit participation. * AGA Junior leases are for use at National Junior Guernsey Shows. They may be accepted at other shows including state and county shows. Please check with your show management to make sure. * A Junior Member may not show an owned and a leased animal at the same National Junior Show. * If the owner of a junior-owned animal is unable to attend a National Show, an AGA Jr. Member the same age or younger (to the day) may lead the animal. A substitute leadsperson may be used at only one National Junior Show per animal per year. * Partnerships between eligible Junior Members are allowed. No farms names or adults may be part of the listed ownership of an animal in a National Junior Show. Remember – National Junior Shows are designed to give our youth an exciting experience in the National Show Ring. They aren’t held to promote animals or farms, they are designed to promote our youth!
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rozlynfarm1901@gmail.com ithin the pages of this issue will be found lists of top cows, component queens and top herd averages for 2012. I feel we are breeding stronger, more medium sized cows, which are functioning better in our operations today. We must find ways to move forward with the A2 advantage that our breed possesses. Consumers today are looking for just threse kind of healthy advantages and are willing to pay more for them. I ask you to refer again to my good friend, Keith Dixon's well written remarks in the April issue of the Journal as many were thoughts that I was going to discuss. Keith and I met at the World Conference/AGA convention in Louisville in 1998. We have attended most, if not every convention since then and some of our kids have become good friends as well. Relationships are what has made this breed so special. We have had some really good times along with some very challenging events. Finances always seem to be central to our discussions. How do we make too few dollars stretch farther to help move our breed forward? I have alwyas hoped that we would turn the corner and have increased registrations instead of decreases. More registrations would help solve the lack of finances we often face. I recall sitting in the meeting at Lake Tahoe in 1977 when, then secretary-treasurer, Max Dawdy, urged us
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to organize Western Guernsey Sires, the first of the four young sire groups to sample more young sires. He told us Jersey had started seven years earlier and that we were probably that far behind. We've seen where they have risen to in popularity and with component pricing in most markets, why has hte Guernsey not experienced at least some similar success? I have long had a copy of "The Guernsey" written by William Cladwell, a former executive secretary, and published by AGA in 1941. I read this book on my flights to and from our November board meetings. It was written before most of us were born and tells the storied history of the Guernsey breed in the U.S. This should be required reading for every board member and employee to understand where our breed was in the early part of the 1900's. I had no idea of how popular she was at that time. Markets changed in the 70's and 80's but I feel they are changing again. It has been my greatest privilege to serve on the Board for the past 8 years as one of your At-Large Directors. I have been blessed with the opportunity to work with many dedicated Guernsey breeders to help advance the breed. I regret that I will miss the meetings in Oklahoma this year as I will already be in Europe for hte World Guernsey Conference as your board representative.
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Road Recollections
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or the past few months it seems as though I had not seen a lot of new young sire daughters to report on. There was a bit of a lull with new bulls getting a proof and having daughters freshen in. Now the sons of Aaron have daughters starting to calve along with a few other young bulls. I should have more new information to pass along in the next few months. This month I want to focus on three brothers that will all likely receive their first proof in August. Springhill JackpotET (Aaron son), Springhill Judgment-ET (Aaron son) and Springhill J Lone Star-ET (Spider son) are the three brothers that have shown a lot of promise. For many years, Loretta family members dominated the active A.I. list, then most recently the Altann sons and grandsons have had a stranglehold on the active list. Now it appears that the Joke sons may be the next in line. Springhill Jackpot-ET was the very first Joke son taken into A.I. and has probably been the most well-known and respected thus far because he has several daughters
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that have been very successful in the show ring Brian Schnebly as heifers and earned All-American recognition. The Jackpot daughters are stretchy and stylish heifers with a lot of dairyness and angularity. I think most of the daughters could use a little more width throughout. The udders are very well-attached, shallow and high above the hock. They have close teat placement. The teats are maybe a bit long and “pencil shaped” or, in other words, slightly small or thin in circumference. The rear udders could be just a little wider, but the Jackpot daughters look like the kind that will improve with age and maturity. Springhill Judgment-ET is Jackpot’s full brother and as heifers they were a little smaller and more compact than the Jackpot daughters. Therefore, they have not had quite the same success in the show ring. However, thus far as cows, I would say the Judgment daughters appear to be a little
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more complete than the Jackpots. They are very balanced two-year-olds with the right combination of dairyness and strength. While most are not super tall, they have balanced frames with adequate strength and width. The udders are very well-attached and high above the hock. The Judgment daughters have high, wide rear udders as well. I feel that the teat size and shape is more ideal on the Judgment daughters being just a little shorter in length than those of the Jackpot daughters. The last brother, Springhill J Lone StarET, is a maternal brother, sired by Coulee Crest Luxury Spider-ET. There were a few Lone Star daughters that have had success as heifers in the show ring and one was named All-American Winter Calf in 2012. One of the attributes of the Spider daughters is their strength and substance and that is showing up in daughters of the Spider sons. The Lone Star daughters are no exception as his daughters have adequate strength as heifers. Now that the Lone Star daughters are freshening they appear to be milking from that strength. While we won’t know the exact numbers until August, just visual appearance leads me to believe that of these three brothers the Lone Star daughters are milking the best. They are extremely dairy with high, wide rear udders and tremendous openness of rib. The udders are shallow as Cont. on pg. 13
Production & Type - You Can't Beat That! Walnut Ridge Magic Cher
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Coulee Crest Nick Lorilyn
wo of the leading ladies in the breed, Walnut Ridge Magic Cher and Coulee Crest Nick Lorilyn consistently prove their worth over and over again. Both cows provide exceptional production and sound, functional type as the basis for their performance. Putting milk into the tank is an important part of every dairy cow’s purpose and Walnut Ridge Farm of Middletown, Maryland, is proud to have one that does just that The top cow for lifetime milk, fat and protein in the breed is Walnut Ridge Magic Cher, who is an 92-point daughter of Nells Glow Admiral Magic out of an 84-point Spring Walk B T Frank daughter with records to 21,870M 1095F 799P. The next dam has multiple high test records over 5.3% fat and 3.8% protein. Cher herself has a lifetime to date of 321,870M 16,599F 10,924P and still going strong. Her most recent completed record at 13-02 is 365D 29,240M 1476F 864P. Born in 1995, she has calved with 4 females and 4 males. Only one of those females lived. Her daughter, Walnut Ridge Old Bay Charlene is the spitting image of Cher herself, stated Pam Moser of Walnut Ridge Farm. Born in March of 2009, Charlene is currently scored 82 @3-08 and has a completed record at 2-05 of 328D 18,630M 6.5% 1210F 3.7% 692P. She has a September 2012 Casanova daughter and is bred back to Casanova, due again in September. She is currently projected at 305D 22,830M with 6.93% fat. “Cher breeds pretty true, however, she has had issues with multiple pregnancies,” said Pam. “We have had her bred several times since 2009 but at each vet check she checks pregnant with twins. We have not thrown any of the pregnancies - she and God take care of that. Once we found out about the IVF procedure we began reading and decided she was a perfect candidate. We have had success with this procedure along with help from the people at Trans Ova. We have now had 3 live births, 2 heifers and a bull. The heifers were sired by Kringle and Yogibear. The Kringle ended up with a broken hip and had to be put down. But Walnut Ridge Yogibear Cherish is a September 2012 ET and is creating some excitement. The bull, Walnut Ridge Kringle Classic, is an April 2012 calf and is going to be sampled by Idle Neer Sires this summer. He carries a lot of his dam's characteristics too. There are plans for more IVF on Cher.” Working her way to overtaking Cher’s current production lifetime record, Coulee Crest Nick Lorilyn holds her own current record as the reigning High CPI cow. Very Good at 89 points as a three-year-old, Lori-
lyn’s most recent completed record is 3-05 365D 42,440M 5.3% 2254F 3.1% 1298P. A Lang Haven Tiller Nick-ET daughter, Lorilyn is from the Excellent, Flambeau Manor Decision Lori-ET with 138,470M 7654F 4590P lifetime to date. These two cows, Lorilyn and Lori, set a new high as the first dam and daughter to both have over 40,000 pound milk records. The next dam back is a 92-point Gold Star Dam with over 130,000M lifetime and a long line of Excellent and Very Good offspring. Lori is a maternal sister to popular AI sire Tiller Les. Lorilyn is owned by the Petersons of Coulee Crest Farm in Cashton, Wisconsin. Born in 2008, Lorilyn is already producing offspring making an impact on the breed. She has an 86-point American Pie daughter, LoriLee, with 1-11 303D 22,680M 5.5% 1243F 3.3% 759P that ranks third on the High CPI cow list. Lorilyn also has two sons recently released for sampling on the Young Sire list, Coulee Crest Grumpy Legend-ET and Coulee Crest Blue Spruce Lakoda. Legend-ET is sired by the number
4 PTI bull in the breed, Grumpy. Lakoda is sired by the ever popular, Blue Spruce bull. She has one grandson from Lorilee, by the Guernsey Island bull Conqueror, being sampled at Genex. Lorilyn has 15 daughters on the ground and is currently due back in October. She was flushed conventionally as a two-year-old according to the Petersons, but she responds very well to IVF which they have had extensive success with lately. Kurt Peterson said, “Lorilyn was always a nice correct heifer, and with being sired by a young sire we were hopeful that she’d do well. Her dam was milking really well as a two-year-old, and Lorilyn was her first calf. We like the family, they have a good disposition, they milk real well and have good, functional type. They consistently transmit those traits well. That’s why we are doing the IVF, because we feel through the offspring we will add the milk and selling some of them will more than pay for the IVF.” Sires of Lorilyn's daughters include Adacka, Gary, Turley, Prada, Geo and American Pie.
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Component Queens
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he 2012 Component Queens were compiled from all 305-day DHI or DHIR lactation records received and made official by the American Guernsey Association. To be considered official for AGA production awards and recognition, the cow must have been tested at least 8 times with component testing during a 305D lactation and 9 times for a 365D lactation. Genetic Recovery animals in the PR, GT and RF steps are not eligible for recognition although their production credits will appear on their pedigree. The Component Queen designation recognizes the top 100 lactations completed in 2012 for combined fat and protein. Sixty-two different sires have daughters on the list this year. Idle Gold E Challenge-ET is the top sire with 7 daughters qualifying. He is followed by Rozelyn Patmar Jay Glacier-ET, who had 5. Trotacre Loral Tiller-ET, the leading sire in 2011, has 4. A group of popular sires follows with 3 including, Aaron, Lewis, Banger, Mr. America and Spider. Wisconsin improved on their leading total of 61 cows from 2011 to 67 in 2012 to easily lead the nation. Iowa followed with 13 and Ohio rounds out the top 3 with 5. Twenty-six different herds are home to a 2012 Component Queen. After notching 30 in 2011, the Hoard’s Dairyman herd in Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin, accounted for 40 in 2012. They are followed by Coulee Crest LLC of Cashton, Wisconsin, with 9 and Knapp’s Guernseys of Epworth, Iowa, with 8.
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5.8% 5.2% 5.3% 5.7% 5.7% 5.2% 4.5% 4.8% 4.0% 4.6% 4.6% 4.4% 6.5% 5.2% 5.2% 5.1% 5.3% 5.6% 4.0% 5.6% 5.0% 4.7% 4.1% 5.2% 4.9% 5.0% 4.6% 4.9% 4.8% 3.9% 4.7% 8.1% 5.7% 4.7% 5.1% 4.8% 5.5% 5.3% 6.5% 5.3% 5.0%
1,991 1,900 1,618 1,676 1,555 1,507 1,377 1,421 1,420 1,339 1,402 1,418 1,594 1,422 1,367 1,412 1,420 1,479 1,276 1,395 1,357 1,319 1,274 1,361 1,322 1,270 1,316 1,305 1,319 1,238 1,274 1,547 1,323 1,321 1,260 1,358 1,346 1,295 1,481 1,286 1,314
3.2% 3.0% 3.5% 3.3% 3.5% 3.3% 3.5% 3.4% 2.8% 3.6% 3.2% 3.0% 3.2% 3.4% 3.8% 3.4% 3.5% 3.2% 3.2% 3.7% 3.4% 3.4% 3.2% 3.5% 3.5% 3.9% 3.3% 3.5% 3.4% 3.2% 3.5% 3.6% 3.8% 3.1% 3.8% 3.0% 3.5% 3.6% 3.0% 3.7% 3.3%
Protein Sire 1,087 1,084 1,077 952 957 961 1,087 1,012 988 1,051 988 963 784 941 994 946 921 850 1,032 913 927 961 1,000 906 943 990 941 950 936 1,001 964 686 885 882 938 840 844 887 693 886 857
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NEDROW FARMS GOLIATH LEGACY LANG HAVEN TILLER NICK-ET LAND OF LIVING ACE LUTHER-ET TRU LAN TILLER GLARE ROZELYN PATMAR JAY GLACIER-ET MAR RAL ROYAL MENTOR LANG HAVEN TILLER NASH-ET RIPLEY FARMS R OAK ROYALTY-ET SNIDERS DEEMAND ADACKA-ET DAIRYMAN BANGER ICEMAN PINE RIDGE DOUBLE L-ET RIPLEY FARMS R OAK ROYALTY-ET ROLLING PRAIRIE WALLY TRAVOLTA ROZELYN PATMAR JAY GLACIER-ET IDLE GOLD E CHALLENGE-ET COULEE CREST LUXURY SPIDER-ET ROZELYN PATMAR JAY GLACIER-ET ROZELYN PATMAR JAY GLACIER-ET COULEE CREST R O SILVERADO-ET RIVERWOOD TILLER KHAN SNIDERS MAGIC BUNKER GOLDEN J LES GEORGE ROLLING PRAIRIE MAXIE PISTOL ROLLING PRAIRIE JB TOBY ROYAL ACRES ENHANCER JB ALDENS VALIANT ROYAL-ET WESGRAY LEGACY KAPTAIN-ET FOUR WINDS DEEMAND-ET ROZELYN PATMAR JAY GLACIER-ET COULEE CREST LUXURY SPIDER-ET TROTACRE JAY MR LUXURY-ET MARODORE GOLIATHS RONALD-ET TROTACRE LORAL TILLER-ET SNIDERS VALORS ALIANCE-ET COULEE CREST LUXURY SPIDER-ET IDLE GOLD M CHRISTIAN KNAPPS MR AMERICA-ET ROLLING PRAIRIE MAXIE PISTOL MY DAY BLISS BANGER-ET LANG HAVEN DECISIONS NATURAL LANG HAVEN LUXURY NEON
Ripley Farms Nash Coni Shey ET
EILERS JESSICA, HOPKINTON, IA COULEE CREST LLC, CASHTON, WI CLARK DARREL R, VIOLA, WI NELSON C. & T. & L., ELLENDALE, MN HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI CLARK DARREL R, VIOLA, WI BONAVITA KYLE, MESHOPPEN, PA HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM , FT ATKINSON, WI PETERSON JACLYN A, WILSON, WI HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI COULEE CREST LLC, CASHTON, WI ROLLING PRAIRIE FARMS, INC GARNAVILLO, IA MADSEN LINDA LEE, TEMECULA, CA HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI COULEE CREST LLC, CASHTON, WI SPRING WALK FARM, BIG PRAIRIE, OH VAN DOORN GARY, TONY, WI CLARK WESLEY R, VIOLA, WI HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI GABLE BERNETA KAY, NEW ENTERPRISE, PA HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI WALTHER JORDAN, GARNAVILLO, IA HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI MADSEN LINDA LEE, TEMECULA, CA HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI PETERSON JACLYN A, WILSON, WI MADSEN LINDA LEE, TEMECULA, CA MYERS AMBER LYNN, MIDDLETOWN, MD HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI HELLENDRUNG EMILY, RIDGELAND, WI HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI LAESCH JOSHUA, GREENVILLE, IL KNAPP D RANDY, EPWORTH, IA HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI GREWE BRANDON, CUMBERLAND, WI HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI GREWE BRANDON, CUMBERLAND, WI
Misty Meadows Adacka Pixie
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Component Queens
42 DAIRYMAN CHALLENGE LUCIUS 43 FLAMBEAU MANOR TILLER ANITA ET 44 SYLVIN FARM MIC JAM 45 DAIRYMAN TURLEY SEASHEL 45 OAK KNOB REWARD WHAT 47 DAIRYMAN LANE ROYAL 48 ADAMS CREEK SKIPPER OPAL 49 WESGRAY SKIPPER DELILA 50 COULEE CREST AARON KRISTEN 51 GRKNAPPS CHALLENGE GOGO 52 COULEE CREST CHALL JADE ET 53 GURN Z MEADOW VALIANT JOHARI 54 JABS DAIRYMAN BANGER PUMPKIN 55 GR-ROCKING COW TILLER ROTINI 55 WANDERING ACRES FLICKA 57 KNAPPS REGIS TAMESTY ET 58 MARODORE TILLERS LAMB 59 SPRING WALK SOLID GOLD L ICKEE ET 60 GR-DEN BE HOPS KATE 61 DAIRYMAN BLUE SPRUCE PNUT 62 DAIRYMAN HAWK RAIN 63 COULEE CREST AARON QUINN 64 YELLOW CREEK RICHARD KAREN 65 GOLDEN J GEORGE BOBO 66 DAIRYMAN HAWK AMSTER 67 ROLLING PRAIRIE Y LIBERTY 68 STOCKWELL FARM SHOWTIME CLAIRE 68 GOLDEN J MIC FELICITY 70 COULEE CREST PATRICK PEGGY 71 LUSHACRES MAGICMAN LORI 71 PLEASANT VIEW MR AMERICA QUE 73 DAIRYMAN CONRAD JUSTICE 74 DAIRYMAN LES YOYO 75 DAIRYMAN MR AMERICA PAGE 76 DAIRYMAN LEWIS DORE 77 COULEE CREST AARON CHARITY 77 DAIRYMAN LEWIS ROOM 79 DAIRYMAN PATRICK ROSEPRADE 79 KNAPPS ACE JADELYNN ET 81 DAIRYMAN MESSENGER JAVA 82 ROLLING PRAIRIE MACK DOMAIN 83 ROLLING PRAIRIE C WINNER 84 HOWERTON FARMS DEEMAN NUTMEG 85 WOODBOURNE MENTOR JINGLE 86 FARIA FARMS KNOCKOUT SUSIE 87 ROLLING PRAIRIE DEE PONY 88 STOCKWELL FARM LOUIE PARTY 89 WALNUT RIDGE KASH LILAC 90 ROZELYN GARY TANA 91 DAIRYMAN FOREMOST LUCINDA 91 KNAPPS REGIS SISALENA ET 93 GOLDEN J NASH FERN 94 ROLLING PRAIRIE DANZA MARIZZA 95 SPRING WALK CC LASSIE 96 BALSAM GROVE TOTAL 97 KNAPPS ICEBERG ALICIA 98 DAIRYMAN MAXIE BRANDY 99 DAIRYMAN CHALLENGE CORAN 100KNAPPS SPECIAL SIS
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4-03 5-09 9-09 3-05 5-06 4-02 4-06 4-07 3-01 2-03 2-11 5-05 6-01 5-11 3-03 3-00 3-08 7-09 5-07 3-02 3-00 3-01 4-07 4-03 4-02 4-07 3-09 6-06 3-04 6-07 6-01 3-10 2-08 3-03 4-01 2-11 2-03 4-01 5-03 2-03 5-01 3-08 8-07 4-05 5-01 6-04 4-02 9-07 3-00 3-10 4-03 4-08 3-10 3-01 5-07 2-11 5-06 3-05 4-11
303 305 305 305 305 305 305 305 305 305 305 305 299 305 305 305 304 305 305 291 305 305 305 305 305 291 305 305 305 305 305 302 305 305 288 305 305 305 305 305 305 305 273 305 305 275 287 305 305 288 305 305 305 305 305 305 305 305 305
Dairyman Iceman Rosebowl
3x 3x 3x 3x 2x 3x 2x 3x 3x 2x 3x 2x 3x 3x 2x 2x 2x 3x 2x 3x 3x 3x 2x 2x 3x 3x 3x 2x 3x 3x 2x 3x 3x 3x 3x 3x 3x 3x 2x 3x 3x 2x 3x 2x 2x 3x 3x 2x 2x 3x 2x 2x 2x 2x 3x 2x 3x 3x 2x
28,060 27,270 25,650 25,490 27,640 25,950 24,120 30,280 25,590 22,090 25,400 26,470 25,340 28,100 23,270 25,390 28,080 28,490 27,110 23,920 21,800 23,600 25,310 24,220 24,710 26,400 25,820 29,570 27,150 24,310 27,570 22,590 24,630 30,580 23,630 24,870 26,880 24,560 20,600 23,510 22,920 26,520 26,210 20,590 25,140 23,240 24,540 22,420 24,020 22,980 25,170 28,740 25,040 25,390 27,530 24,820 20,790 23,190 25,750
4.5% 4.9% 4.8% 4.9% 4.7% 4.8% 5.1% 4.2% 5.0% 6.0% 5.0% 4.5% 4.9% 4.3% 5.2% 4.9% 4.3% 4.6% 4.5% 5.3% 6.1% 5.5% 4.7% 5.1% 4.6% 4.4% 4.5% 4.0% 4.5% 4.9% 4.6% 5.5% 4.9% 3.6% 5.1% 4.6% 4.3% 5.0% 6.3% 5.1% 5.3% 4.3% 4.4% 6.2% 4.5% 5.0% 5.1% 5.9% 5.1% 5.0% 4.9% 4.0% 4.7% 4.7% 4.2% 4.7% 5.6% 5.1% 4.6%
1,263 1,329 1,240 1,250 1,311 1,256 1,224 1,259 1,292 1,329 1,263 1,182 1,237 1,208 1,214 1,251 1,211 1,298 1,214 1,259 1,337 1,291 1,183 1,241 1,140 1,171 1,155 1,182 1,234 1,196 1,277 1,244 1,219 1,093 1,200 1,152 1,168 1,224 1,299 1,200 1,226 1,140 1,142 1,279 1,124 1,167 1,245 1,330 1,221 1,151 1,235 1,143 1,171 1,196 1,153 1,171 1,167 1,183 1,179
3.2% 3.0% 3.5% 3.5% 3.0% 3.4% 3.8% 2.9% 3.3% 3.6% 3.4% 3.5% 3.5% 3.2% 3.9% 3.3% 3.2% 2.8% 3.2% 3.4% 3.4% 3.3% 3.5% 3.4% 3.7% 3.4% 3.5% 3.0% 3.0% 3.5% 2.8% 3.5% 3.3% 3.1% 3.5% 3.5% 3.2% 3.2% 3.5% 3.5% 3.4% 3.3% 3.3% 3.5% 3.5% 3.6% 3.1% 3.0% 3.2% 3.7% 3.0% 3.0% 3.3% 3.1% 3.0% 3.3% 3.9% 3.4% 3.1%
902 827 907 895 834 882 911 872 834 792 857 936 879 904 898 847 885 796 870 818 739 783 886 821 917 885 900 873 815 851 770 797 811 935 827 871 855 798 723 818 788 869 866 726 880 835 756 670 777 844 760 851 820 794 836 817 816 799 802
IDLE GOLD E CHALLENGE-ET HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI TROTACRE LORAL TILLER-ET PETERSON JACLYN A, WILSON, WI RIPLEY FARMS SABER MIC-ET HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI PENNY LANE ROYAL OAK TURLEY HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI RIPLEY FARMS ENHANCER REWARD-ET KNAPP D RANDY & FAMILY, EPWORTH, IA MAPLEHURST TILLER LANE HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI COULEE CREST LUXURY SKIPPER-ET BONAVITA KYLE, MESHOPPEN, PA COULEE CREST LUXURY SKIPPER-ET CLARK WESLEY R, VIOLA, WI SNIDERS OPTION AARON-ET PETERSON DONALD T, CASHTON, WI IDLE GOLD E CHALLENGE-ET KNAPP D RANDY, EPWORTH, IA IDLE GOLD E CHALLENGE-ET COULEE CREST LLC, CASHTON, WI TAMARACKS PERFECTOS VALIANT-ET ORCHARD JULIE, COLUMBUS, WI MY DAY BLISS BANGER-ET HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI TROTACRE LORAL TILLER-ET HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI LANG HAVEN TILLER NICK-ET WEGNER JERRY, PITTSVILLE, WI MARODORE ENHANCER REGIS-ET KNAPP AUSTIN & LANDEN, EPWORTH, IA TROTACRE LORAL TILLER-ET MARODORE FARM, BALTIMORE, OH TROTACRE ENHANCER LEWIS-ET COULEE CREST LLC, CASHTON, WI DEN BE AARON HOPS MUSSER BETSY A, ENON VALLEY, PA JENS GOLD C BLUE SPRUCE-ET HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI JENS GOLD G HAWK HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI SNIDERS OPTION AARON-ET COULEE CREST LLC, CASHTON, WI YELLOW CREEK TILLER RICHARD OVERHOLT MARSHALL, BIG PRAIRIE, OH GOLDEN J LES GEORGE JENSEN TRENT, AMERY, WI JENS GOLD G HAWK HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI EDGEWATER MEADOWS YOGIBEAR-ET HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI FOUR WINDS SHOWTIME-ET FARLEY TONY & STACEY, BLACK CREEK, WI RIPLEY FARMS SABER MIC-ET JENSEN TRENT & LEANN, AMERY, WI MARFRED DAIRYMAN REGIS PATRICK COULEE CREST LLC, CASHTON, WI FOUR WINDS MAGICMAN-ET HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI KNAPPS MR AMERICA-ET KNAPP AUSTIN & LANDEN, EPWORTH, IA YELLOW CREEK LEWIS CONRAD HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI FLAMBEAU MANOR TILLER LES-ET HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI KNAPPS MR AMERICA-ET HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI TROTACRE ENHANCER LEWIS-ET HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI SNIDERS OPTION AARON-ET COULEE CREST LLC, CASHTON, WI TROTACRE ENHANCER LEWIS-ET HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI MARFRED DAIRYMAN REGIS PATRICK HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI KNAPPS PERFECTO ACE-ET KNAPP AUSTIN & LANDEN, EPWORTH, IA FARIA FARMS MESSENGER HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI ROLLING PRAIRIE CLINT MACK HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI IDLE GOLD E CHALLENGE-ET ROLLING PRAIRIE FARMS INC , GARNAVILLO, IA FOUR WINDS DEEMAN-ET HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI MAR RAL ROYAL MENTOR FENDRICK PATRICK, GERMANTOWN, MD WESGRAY JB KNOCKOUT JMF FARMS, ESCALON, CA FOUR WINDS DEEMAND-ET HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI RUTTER BROS LEWIS LOUIE HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI SNIDERS MAGICMAN KASH MYERS AMBER LYNN, MIDDLETOWN, MD GOLDEN J SKIPPER GARY ZWEEGMAN GREGORY D, LYNDEN, WA IDLE NEER FOREMOST HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI MARODORE ENHANCER REGIS-ET KNAPP D RANDY & FAMILY, EPWORTH, IA LANG HAVEN TILLER NASH-ET JENSEN TRENT & LEANN, AMERY, WI ROLLING PRAIRIE DANZA ROLLING PRAIRIE FARMS INC , GARNAVILLO, IA IDLE GOLD E CHALLENGE-ET SPRING WALK FARM, BIG PRAIRIE, OH MY DAY BLISS BANGER-ET TERPSTRA CASSIE, LA CROSSE, WI SPRING WALK ICY ICEBERG-ET SPRING WALK FARM, BIG PRAIRIE, OH MARFRED MAXIE-ET HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI IDLE GOLD E CHALLENGE-ET HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM, FT. ATKINSON, WI JENS GOLD REGIS Z SPECIAL-ET KNAPP D RANDY, EPWORTH, IA
Flambeau Manor Glacier Lynn
Guernsey Breeders’ Journal — June 2013
Rolling Prairie Bella Blue
Misty Meadows Hillpoint Ice Cream
Dairyman Tiller Rowanne ET
PTAT Fat % Pro PTAT
Avg CPI
1 JEREMY ADAM WAMPLER
Wirtz, VA
33
438
0.06
31
0.01
16
0.46
94
2 MICHAEL P JANSEN
Forest Grove, OR
10
264
0.06
22
0.01
10
0.83
90
3 DAN & SHERRY EALY
Sharpsville, PA
49
840
-0.06
26
-0.03
22
0.15
86
3 NEIL & JANICE JENSEN
Comstock, WI
52
735
-0.06
22
-0.03
19
0.53
86
5 RIPLEY FARM
Cortland, NY
119
359
0.02
19
-0.01
11
0.88
79
5 DON EILERS & FAMILY
Scotch Grove, IA
17
512
0.03
27
-0.01
14
0.50
79
7 COULEE CREST LLC
Cashton, WI
61
379
0.02
21
-0.00
12
0.81
71
7 ROGER KUKOWSKI
Osceola, WI
74
511
-0.04
16
0.00
17
0.42
71
9 TROTACRE FARM
Enon Valley, PA
17
393
0.04
24
-0.00
12
0.61
70
10 ALAN & BARBARA MANN
Silverton, OR
82
380
0.02
21
-0.00
12
0.22
69
11 CLETUS & JANICE FREY
Smithburg, MD
12
386
-0.02
14
0.01
15
0.39
68
11 KEVIN R SCHLEGEL
Oley, PA
11
335
0.05
23
0.01
13
0.44
68
13 SPRING WALK FARM
Big Prairie, OH
30
279
0.03
17
0.02
12
0.54
65
14 SPRINGHILL
Big Prairie, OH
68
389
-0.00
16
-0.02
10
0.83
64
14 DON & KATHY LANGREHR
West Salem, WI
33
343
0.03
21
0.00
11
0.54
64
16 WESLEY R CLARK
Viola, WI
16
331
-0.02
11
-0.01
10
0.73
62
16 BRUCE TURNER
Baldwin, WI
12
280
0.04
20
0.01
11
0.55
62
18 HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM
Ft. Atkinson, WI
218
316
0.02
17
-0.00
10
0.46
61
18 COON BROTHERS FARM, LLC
Amenia, WI
109
187
0.04
16
0.01
7
0.66
61
20 DENNIS BIGELOW
Bethel, VT
26
408
-0.02
15
0.00
14
0.27
60
20 JOHN B SCHNEBLY
Clear Spring, MD
24
538
-0.05
14
-0.02
15
0.26
60
20 VICTORIA L BAKER
Scottdale, PA
10
346
0.00
16
0.00
12
0.25
60
20 MARADORE FARM
Baltimore, OH
61
274
0.02
16
-0.00
8
0.58
60
24 LEON D ZWEEGMAN
Lynden, WA
54
177
0.04
15
0.01
8
0.49
59
25 LA VON MCKITTRICK
Soldiers Grove, WI 30
243
0.05
19
0.01
10
0.32
57
25 GARY VAN DOORN
Tony, WI
29
91
0.07
16
0.02
6
0.47
57
27 JENS GOLD FARMS,LLP
Amery, WI
171
262
0.03
17
0.00
9
0.47
56
27 WESLEY P AIKEN
West Middlesex, PA 11
337
0.01
15
0.01
13
0.34
56
29 E CLINE BRUBAKER
Rocky Mount, VA
67
347
0.01
18
-0.00
10
0.28
55
30 JONATHAN HERSHBERGER
Millersburg, OH
25
281
0.02
17
0.01
11
0.22
53
Top 30 CPI Herds
Owner City, ST #Cows Milk %
Dairyman Spider Phame ET
Flambeau Manor Tiller Anita ET
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Top Producing Herds
Top 10 Overall for Protein HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM Ft. Atkinson, WI 140 22,624 4.74% 1,067 3.41% 770 ORCHARD WILLIAM R Janesville, WI 20 23,028 4.17% 948 3.27% 751 FARIA FRANK & PATTI Escalon, CA 16 20,599 4.56% 939 3.45% 711 CLARK WESLEY R Viola, WI 14 22,364 4.39% 984 3.16% 708 COULEE CREST LLC Cashton, WI 52 21,652 4.84% 1,035 3.27% 701 COZY NOOK FARM Waukesha, WI 10 20,114 4.61% 913 3.50% 699 KNAPP D RANDY Epworth, IA 34 21,407 4.87% 1,037 3.24% 691 PETERSON RANDY L & KELLY JO Wilson, WI 16 20,973 4.30% 896 3.28% 677 KUKOWSKI ROGER Osceola, WI 27 20,032 4.41% 884 3.32% 665 EILERS DON & GLENDA & FAMILY Scotch Grove, IA 11 20,118 5.17% 1,045 3.26% 653
Top 10 Overall for Fat HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM EILERS DON & GLENDA & FAMILY KNAPP D RANDY COULEE CREST LLC CLARK WESLEY R WALNUT RIDGE FARM ORCHARD WILLIAM R FARIA FRANK & PATTI COZY NOOK FARM SPRING WALK FARM
Ft. Atkinson, WI 140 Scotch Grove, IA 11 Epworth, IA 34 Cashton, WI 52 Viola, WI 14 Middletown, MD 35 Janesville, WI 20 Escalon, CA 16 Waukesha, WI 10 Big Prairie, OH 25
22,624 20,118 21,407 21,652 22,364 17,519 23,028 20,599 20,114 17,770
4.74% 5.17% 4.87% 4.84% 4.39% 5.46% 4.17% 4.56% 4.61% 5.13%
1,067 1,045 1,037 1,035 984 957 948 939 913 911
3.41% 3.26% 3.24% 3.27% 3.16% 3.46% 3.27% 3.45% 3.50% 3.28%
770 653 691 701 708 607 751 711 699 582
Top 10 Overall for Milk
ORCHARD WILLIAM R Janesville, WI 20 23,028 4.17% 948 3.27% 751 HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM Ft. Atkinson, WI 140 22,624 4.74% 1,067 3.41% 770 CLARK WESLEY R Viola, WI 14 22,364 4.39% 984 3.16% 708 COULEE CREST LLC Cashton, WI 52 21,652 4.84% 1,035 3.27% 701 KNAPP D RANDY Epworth, IA 34 21,407 4.87% 1,037 3.24% 691 PETERSON RANDY L & KELLY JO Wilson, WI 16 20,973 4.30% 896 3.28% 677 FARIA FRANK & PATTI Escalon, CA 16 20,599 4.56% 939 3.45% 711 EILERS DON & GLENDA & FAMILY Scotch Grove, IA 11 20,118 5.17% 1,045 3.26% 653 COZY NOOK FARM Waukesha, WI 10 20,114 4.61% 913 3.50% 699 KUKOWSKI ROGER Osceola, WI 27 20,032 4.41% 884 3.32% 665
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ne of the nation's largest Registered Guernsey herds has distinguished itself for high production as well. The Hoard's Dairyman Farm, located in Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin, is home to forty Component Queens in 2012 and boasts the highest lactation average for fat and protein. The herd is managed by longtime herdsman Jason Yurs and a dediated staff. The cows are housed in a large freestall barn. The Hoards staff prides itself on using all available Guernsey young sires but selects proven sires carefully towards their goal of improving the reproductive performance of the breed. Ranking first for milk and second for protein is the Gurn-Z Meadow herd owned by William Orchard of Janesville, Wisconsin, and managed by Bill and his daughters Julie, Jennifer and Kristi. The cows moved in 2012 from the tie-stall barn in Janesville to a freestall operation with robotic milkers in Columbus, Wisconsin, when daughter Julie was married. The family enjoys showing their Guernseys and has combined high type with extreme production for many years. Frank and Patti Fraia of Escalon, California, rank third for protein. Their Guernsey herd is part of a much larger commercial dairy. Don and Glenda Eilers of Scotch Grove, Iowa, rank second for fat while in-state neighbors Knapps Guernseys of Epworth, Iowa, rank third. Wesgray Guernseys owned by Wesley and Darrel Clark and their Families of Viola, Wisconsin, rank third for milk in 2012 after being named the top herd in 2011.
Julie, Kristi and Jennifer of Gurn-Z Meadow, the top producing herd in the nation for Milk production and 2nd for Protein Photo of the girls at Hoard’s Dairyman - top producing herd for protein & fat and 2nd for milk.
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Guernsey Breeders’ Journal — June 2013
HOARDS DAIRYMAN FARM
Ft. Atkinson, WI
140 22,624 4.74% 1,067 3.41% 770
JENS GOLD FARMS,LLP
Amery, WI
130 17,550 4.56% 795 3.26% 571
ROLLING PRAIRIE FARMS INC
Garnavillo, IA
206 16,968 4.60% 775 3.32% 560
SPRINGVILLE FARMS
Emory, TX
156 12,850 4.57% 584 3.36% 431
CAMPBELL R STANLEY Strafford, MO 116 12,743 4.40% 557 3.32% 421 Top 10 for Milk 51-99 records COULEE CREST LLC Cashton, WI 52 21,652 4.84% 1,035 3.27% 701 JENSEN TRENT
Amery, WI
RIPLEY ROLAND
Cortland, NY
75 19,138 4.61% 872 3.38% 642 96 19,056 4.40% 829 3.23% 613
CHURCH CRAIG J & NATHAN J
Cresco, IA
72 18,920 4.38% 819 3.27% 616
MANN ALAN & BARBARA
Silverton, OR
70 17,480 4.36% 759 3.25% 567
STOLTZFUS KEVIN & DINA
East Earl, PA
71 17,365 4.36% 754 3.31% 573
GABLE BERNETA KAY
New Enterprise, PA 81 17,066 4.37% 745 3.33% 567
KOHLER LEE
Baltimore, OH
51 17,002 4.03% 683 3.27% 554
COON BROTHERS FARM, LLC
Amenia, NY
85 16,903 4.61% 778 3.14% 528
JENSEN NEIL & JANICE Comstock, WI 53 16,204 4.31% 697 3.35% 541 Top 10 for Fat 51-99 records COULEE CREST LLC Cashton, WI 52 21,652 4.84% 1,035 3.27% 701 JENSEN TRENT
Amery, WI
RIPLEY ROLAND
Cortland, NY
75 19,138 4.61% 872 3.38% 642 96 19,056 4.40% 829 3.23% 613
CHURCH CRAIG J & NATHAN J
Cresco, IA
72 18,920 4.38% 819 3.27% 616
COON BROTHERS FARM, LLC
Amenia, NY
85 16,903 4.61% 778 3.14% 528
MANN ALAN & BARBARA
Silverton, OR
70 17,480 4.36% 759 3.25% 567
STOLTZFUS KEVIN & DINA
East Earl, PA
71 17,365 4.36% 754 3.31% 573
GABLE BERNETA KAY
New Enterprise, PA 81 17,066 4.37% 745 3.33% 567
JENSEN NEIL & JANICE
Comstock, WI
53 16,204 4.31% 697 3.35% 541
KOHLER LEE Baltimore, OH 51 17,002 4.03% 683 3.27% 554 Top 10 for Protein 51-99 records COULEE CREST LLC Cashton, WI 52 21,652 4.84% 1,035 3.27% 701 JENSEN TRENT
Amery, WI
75 19,138 4.61% 872 3.38% 642
CHURCH CRAIG J & NATHAN J
Cresco, IA
72 18,920 4.38% 819 3.27% 616
RIPLEY ROLAND
Cortland, NY
96 19,056 4.40% 829 3.23% 613
STOLTZFUS KEVIN & DINA
East Earl, PA
71 17,365 4.36% 754 3.31% 573
MANN ALAN & BARBARA
Silverton, OR
70 17,480 4.36% 759 3.25% 567
GABLE BERNETA KAY
New Enterprise, PA 81 17,066 4.37% 745 3.33% 567
KOHLER LEE
Baltimore, OH
51 17,002 4.03% 683 3.27% 554
JENSEN NEIL & JANICE
Comstock, WI
53 16,204 4.31% 697 3.35% 541
COON BROTHERS FARM, LLC Amenia, NY 85 16,903 4.61% 778 3.14% 528 Top 10 Herds for Milk 26-50 cows KNAPP D RANDY Epworth, IA 34 21,407 4.87% 1,037 3.24% 691 KUKOWSKI ROGER Osceola, WI 27 20,032 4.41% 884 3.32% 665 NELSON DENNIS E Hilmar, CA 33 19,012 4.72% 894 3.44% 652 AYARS JOHN & BONNIE & SONS Mechanicsburg, OH 39 18,970 3.92% 738 3.44% 647 ZWEEGMAN LEON D Lynden, WA 39 18,259 4.81% 874 3.42% 622 DONNYBROOK FARM Platteville, WI 37 18,008 4.39% 787 3.13% 561 PIFER MARK A Reynoldsville, PA 36 17,551 4.15% 725 3.13% 546 WALNUT RIDGE FARM Middletown, MD 35 17,519 5.46% 957 3.46% 607 VALLEY GEM FARMS Cumberland, WI 30 17,266 5.08% 874 3.28% 565 MUSSER BETSY A Enon Valley, PA 26 17,025 4.64% 790 3.34% 565
Wesley, Spencer, Jen, Grace and Darrel Clark - 3rd in the nation for overall Milk Production
Top Producing Herds
Top 5 for Milk, Fat & Protein over 100 Records
Top 10 Herds for Fat 26-50 cows
KNAPP D RANDY Epworth, IA 34 21,407 4.87% 1,037 3.24% 691 WALNUT RIDGE FARM Middletown, MD 35 17,519 5.46% 957 3.46% 607 NELSON DENNIS E Hilmar, CA 33 19,012 4.72% 894 3.44% 652 KUKOWSKI ROGER Osceola, WI 27 20,032 4.41% 884 3.32% 665 ZWEEGMAN LEON D Lynden, WA 39 18,259 4.81% 874 3.42% 622 VALLEY GEM FARMS Cumberland, WI 30 17,266 5.08% 874 3.28% 565 MUSSER BETSY A Enon Valley, PA 26 17,025 4.64% 790 3.34% 565 DONNYBROOK FARM Platteville, WI 37 18,008 4.39% 787 3.13% 561 ANDERSON DAVID AND DONNA Lester Prairie, MN 39 16,625 4.74% 784 3.41% 566 KEEFER FORREST J Wawaka, IN 44 16,754 4.55% 760 3.47% 578 Top 10 Herds for Protein 26-50 cows KNAPP D RANDY Epworth, IA 34 21,407 4.87% 1,037 3.24% 691 KUKOWSKI ROGER Osceola, WI 27 20,032 4.41% 884 3.32% 665 NELSON DENNIS E Hilmar, CA 33 19,012 4.72% 894 3.44% 652 AYARS JOHN & BONNIE & SONS Mechanicsburg, OH 39 18,970 3.92% 738 3.44% 647 ZWEEGMAN LEON D Lynden, WA 39 18,259 4.81% 874 3.42% 622 WALNUT RIDGE FARM Middletown, MD 35 17,519 5.46% 957 3.46% 607 KEEFER FORREST J Wawaka, IN 44 16,754 4.55% 760 3.47% 578 ANDERSON DAVID AND DONNA Lester Prairie, MN 39 16,625 4.74% 784 3.41% 566 MUSSER BETSY A Enon Valley, PA 26 17,025 4.64% 790 3.34% 565 VALLEY GEM FARMS Cumberland, WI 30 17,266 5.08% 874 3.28% 565 Top 10 Herds for Milk 10-25 cows ORCHARD WILLIAM R Janesville, WI 20 23,028 4.17% 948 3.27% 751 CLARK WESLEY R Viola, WI 14 22,364 4.39% 984 3.16% 708 PETERSON RANDY L & KELLY JO Wilson, WI 16 20,973 4.30% 896 3.28% 677 FARIA FRANK & PATTI Escalon, CA 16 20,599 4.56% 939 3.45% 711 EILERS DON & GLENDA & FAMILY Scotch Grove, IA 11 20,118 5.17% 1,045 3.26% 653 COZY NOOK FARM Waukesha, WI 10 20,114 4.61% 913 3.50% 699 SPRINGHILL Big Prairie, OH 18 19,247 4.65% 896 3.35% 645 BRANSTETTER ROY FOWLER Edmonton, KY 16 19,162 3.96% 756 3.19% 609 LANTZ JON A Ellsworth, WI 11 18,190 4.36% 790 3.34% 604 TROTACRE FARM Enon Valley, PA 14 18,182 4.20% 747 3.16% 572 Top 10 Herds for Fat 10-25 cows EILERS DON & GLENDA & FAMILY Scotch Grove, IA 11 20,118 5.17% 1,045 3.26% 653 CLARK WESLEY R Viola, WI 14 22,364 4.39% 984 3.16% 708 ORCHARD WILLIAM R Janesville, WI 20 23,028 4.17% 948 3.27% 751 FARIA FRANK & PATTI Escalon, CA 16 20,599 4.56% 939 3.45% 711 COZY NOOK FARM Waukesha, WI 10 20,114 4.61% 913 3.50% 699 SPRING WALK FARM Big Prairie, OH 25 17,770 5.13% 911 3.28% 582 SPRINGHILL Big Prairie, OH 18 19,247 4.65% 896 3.35% 645 PETERSON RANDY L & KELLY JO Wilson, WI 16 20,973 4.30% 896 3.28% 677 WAMPLER JEREMY ADAM Wirtz, VA 24 17,317 4.81% 824 3.25% 557 PECKMAN HOMESTEAD FARM INC Chambersburg, PA 17 17,963 4.64% 821 3.44% 612 Top 10 Herds for Protein 10-25 cows ORCHARD WILLIAM R Janesville, WI 20 23,028 4.17% 948 3.27% 751 FARIA FRANK & PATTI Escalon, CA 16 20,599 4.56% 939 3.45% 711 CLARK WESLEY R Viola, WI 14 22,364 4.39% 984 3.16% 708 COZY NOOK FARM Waukesha, WI 10 20,114 4.61% 913 3.50% 699 PETERSON RANDY L & KELLY JO Wilson, WI 16 20,973 4.30% 896 3.28% 677 EILERS DON & GLENDA & FAMILY Scotch Grove, IA 11 20,118 5.17% 1,045 3.26% 653 SPRINGHILL Big Prairie, OH 18 19,247 4.65% 896 3.35% 645 PECKMAN HOMESTEAD FARM INC Chambersburg, PA 17 17,963 4.64% 821 3.44% 612 BRANSTETTER ROY FOWLER Edmonton, KY 16 19,162 3.96% 756 3.19% 609 LANTZ JON A Ellsworth, WI 11 18,190 4.36% 790 3.34% 604
Landen (left) and Austin (2nd from right) Knapp - 3rd in the nation for overall Fat.
The Faria Family - 3rd in the nation for overall protein production.
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Living Lifetime Cows
he 2012 Living Lifetime list honors those cows that have truly stood the test of time, while continuing to produce large volumes of milk and components. Cows included on this list must have been on official DHI test for at least one month during 2012. The lifetime total listed represent their credits as of December 31, 2012. Repeating her 2011 performance again as this year’s top living lifetime cow is Walnut Ridge Magic Cher. Excellent at 92 points, she is the winner of the Liebers Trophy, Arnold Knight Award and the Valley Set Award for the fifth consecutive year. She is owned by Wlanut Ridge Farm, Middletown, Maryland. For more on this cow, her performance and the legacy she is establishing, turn to page 9. Second on the list for Milk and Protein production, Knapps Lorry KandyappleET also ranks third for butterfat production. This Very Good Trotacre Mercury Lorry-ET daughter was purchased by Dennis Nelson of Hilmar, California, in 1999 as an open heifer through the NaName
Walnut Ridge Magic Cher tional Conention Sale in Ohio from Randy Knapp and Family of Epworth, Iowa. She has calved nine times, most recently at 1204. She had four daughters, all scored VG and all with at least 22,000M, 990F and 745P. Her dam was an EX-90 Magic with a mere 111,000M lifetime. Since owner Dennis Nelson retired from milking cows last fall Kandyapple has resided with Linda Madsen in Temecula, California. Rounding out the top three for Living Lifetime Milk production is Marfred Valiant Phiona, bred by Steve Mills of Saluda, South Carolina, and owned by the Randy Knapp Family. She is scored VG-86 and
Fat Protein MILK Walnut Ridge Magic Cher EX-92 12/31/1995 321,870 16,599 10,924 Knapps Lorry Kandyapple-ET VG-83 4/6/1999 269,830 11,153 9,116 Marfred Valiant Phiona VG-86 12/3/2001 222,630 9,765 7,043 Walnut Ridge Omar Bailee VG-86 12/31/1997 220,150 11,458 7,725 Abiqua Acres Goliath Velma EX-90 5/23/1998 212,637 10,893 7,239 Maple Bud Jackson Winnie EX-90 5/23/1999 211,403 9,144 7,198 Rozelyn Maxi Joy EX-90 10/11/2001 203,888 9,605 6,383 Villa Crest I Rebekah EX-91 3/29/1999 196,000 9,358 6,925 Sniders Sharp Babe EX-90 7/22/1997 195,472 7,985 6,451 Homestead Magic Pepper Ann EX-92 2/27/2001 193,710 8,866 6,752 FAT Walnut Ridge Magic Cher EX-92 12/31/1995 321,870 16,599 10,924 Walnut Ridge Omar Bailee VG-86 12/31/1997 220,150 11,458 7,725 Knapps Lorry Kandyapple-ET VG-83 4/6/1999 269,830 11,153 9,116 Abiqua Acres Goliath Velma EX-90 5/23/1998 212,637 10,893 7,239 Rutter Bros Goliaths Ruby EX-90 10/2/1997 185,284 10,697 6,700 Marfred Valiant Phiona VG-86 12/3/2001 222,630 9,765 7,043 Rozelyn Maxi Joy EX-90 10/11/2001 203,888 9,605 6,383 Sylvin Farm Mic Jam VG-88 9/15/2001 183,202 9,425 6,490 Walnut Ridge Mickey Lavender VG-87 12/1/1999 185,890 9,367 5,944 Villa Crest I Rebekah EX-91 3/29/1999 196,000 9,358 6,925 PROTEIN Walnut Ridge Magic Cher EX-92 12/31/1995 321,870 16,599 10,924 Knapps Lorry Kandyapple-ET VG-83 4/6/1999 269,830 11,153 9,116 Walnut Ridge Omar Bailee VG-86 12/31/1997 220,150 11,458 7,725 Abiqua Acres Goliath Velma EX-90 5/23/1998 212,637 10,893 7,239 Maple Bud Jackson Winnie EX-90 5/23/1999 211,403 9,144 7,198 Marfred Valiant Phiona VG-86 12/3/2001 222,630 9,765 7,043 Villa Crest I Rebekah EX-91 3/29/1999 196,000 9,358 6,925 Homestead Magic Pepper Ann EX-92 2/27/2001 193,710 8,866 6,752 Rutter Bros Goliaths Ruby EX-90 10/2/1997 185,284 10,697 6,700 Sylvin Farm Mic Jam VG-88 9/15/2001 183,202 9,425 6,490
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Villa Crest I Rebekah has calvesd six times. Her sire is Tamaracks Perfectos Valiant-ET and she is out of an EX-90 daughter of a homebred sire. She has four sisters that are VG or EX with over 1,200F including two that have over 1,000P! Ranking second for Fat and third for Protein is Magic Cher’s herdmate, Walnut Ridge Omar Bailee, VG 86. She is a daughter of OCS Solorex Omar and is owned by Walnut Ridge Farm. She has calved nine times, most recently at 13-06. Her dam was a VG-85 Protein King with 1,400F. Bailee's three milking daughters have all made over 930F. Owner Walnut Ridge Farm, Middletown, MD Dennis Nelson, Hilmar, CA Randy Knapp, Epworth, IA Walnut Ridge Farm, Middletown, MD Alan & Barbara Mann, Silverton, OR Hoard’s Dairyman Farm, Fort Atkinson, WI Rozelyn Farm, Lynden, WA Verl Weaver, Goshen, IN Snider Homestead Farm, New Enterprise, PA Marsh Homestead Inc., Cornelius, OR Walnut Ridge Farm, Middletown, MD Walnut Ridge Farm, Middletown, MD Dennis Nelson, Hilmar, CA Alan & Barbara Mann, Silverton, OR Hoard’s Dairyman Farm, Fort Atkinson, WI Randy Knapp, Epworth, IA Rozelyn Farm, Lynden, WA Hoard’s Dairyman Farm, Fort Atkinson, WI Walnut Ridge Farm, Middletown, MD Verl Weaver, Goshen, IN Walnut Ridge Farm, Middletown, MD Dennis Nelson, Hilmar, CA Walnut Ridge Farm, Middletown, MD Alan & Barbara Mann, Silverton, OR Hoard’s Dairyman Farm, Fort Atkinson, WI Randy Knapp, Epworth, IA Verl Weaver, Goshen, IN Marsh Homestead Inc., Cornelius, OR Hoard’s Dairyman Farm, Fort Atkinson, WI Hoard’s Dairyman Farm, Fort Atkinson, WI
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Walnut Ridge Farm
Douglas & Evelyn Hawker; Pam & Danny Moser; Brandon, Chasity and Travis; Travis, Amber and Jacob 3915 Bussard Road, Middletown, Md. 21769 240-367-7568 l mohawkfarm@comcast.net Website/Facebook: on Facebook at: Pam Moser
The Farm: Walnut Ridge began in 1936. Currently milking 85 head of cattle. The 85 consists of 47 Guernseys, 10 cross Holstein x Guernsey and Jersey x Guernsey, 15 black & white and red & white Holstein, 4 Brown Swiss and 9 Jerseys. The balance, regardless of breed, are registered or in an upgrade program. These girls are fed a TMR of corn silage, alfalfa haylage, ground corn, soybean meal and corn distillers with added minerals and such. Although not a true grazing herd the cows have access to pasture most of the year. Combined breeds add both volume and components to the tank. The farm consists of 181 acres. Additional acres are rented. Crops include corn, alfalfa, wheat, barley, grass hay and sometimes soybeans. Generally all grown crops are feeds for the cattle, not cash crops. The People: This all started in 1936 with Maynard and Helen Hawker. Their two sons, Robert and Douglas, took over the farm in the late 70's. Douglas and his wife Evelyn had 4 daughters, Debbie, Kitty, Pam and Dawn. Pam stayed on the farm. Doug and Pam formed a partnership in the early 90's. Pam and her husband Danny have four children: Brandon, Marisa, Amber and Katie. All of their kids have had important roles on the farm. All four have also had jobs "off the farm". Brandon and Amber have been back on the farm for several years. Brandon does all of our repair work, most of the field work and feeds the milking herd. Amber does the feeding from the baby calves to the pre-fresh group, milks when needed and tends to the ground care. Doug fills in where ever needed with field work, helping with milking, errands and odds-n-end jobs. Pam does the majority of the milking, breeding and general cow care. Danny helps milk and is always a phone call away when extra man power is needed. Evelyn retired from her off the farm job a few years ago. She then landed the job of meal provider for the entire crew and most days daycare for the 5th generation. Travis and Chasity (Amber and Brandon's fiancees) help a great deal as well. Whether it be driving a tractor, truck, feeding or hauling organic material, they too are always willing to help out. They refer to it as " A dedicated FAMILY farm".
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Why Guernseys? Guernseys and Jerseys were the breeds Maynard and Helen started the farm with. The farm was 100% Guernsey until 1981 when Danny and Pam rocked the boat by bringing home a Brown Swiss. The last of that particular family of Swiss was sold 2 years ago. Pam added Holsteins by crossing hard-breeding Guernseys which again was quite a shock when that first Guernsey calved with a black calf. Since then they have had the pleasure of working with several breeds but only one really is in their hearts. They chose to continue with Guernseys as the focus for their mild temperament, disposition and their ability to produce a superior milk in total components, taste and color. Herd Highlights: Walnut Ridge Magic Cher and Walnut Ridge Russ Noper take the top spots for herd favorites today. Both girls have made a mark in the herd. Cher in production and Noper was their first National Show Champion. Cher goes back to a family that was owned by Robert. He was sweet-talked into her granddam for a birthday present one year. Then a niece needed a 4-H project and Cher was a calf. Walnut Ridge Russ Noper is another favorite. Noper is the type queen of the farm, recently scoring 93 points. She stands as the highest scoring and best placing at a National show that Walnut Ridge ever has had. A blast from the past would be Walnut Ridge Frank Maggie and her offspring Walnut Ridge Magic Mouse. Amber picked Maggie out of the hutches all by herself and she was her first 4-H project. Maggie was the first animal to be pictured and the first animal taken to a National Guernsey Show. She was first-place Winter Yearling in the 1992 NGS-Harrisburg. One other would be Walnut Ridge Victory Billie. Billie lived to 19 years of age. She has several family members still here today. Sires being used: Casanova, Frank, Mentor, Les, Rip, Kash and some young sires: Sniders Magic Automatic, Walnut Ridge Altanic Lavish. Favorite sires in the herd today: Russ, Frank, Legacy, Noah, Magic, Perfecto, Aaron, Yogi, Walnut Ridge Tiller Jack, Kash. Other unique facts: There is very little to no outside help hired. There were 5 generations on the farm until 2010. Pam's grandmother lived on the farm until that time. 10 Guernseys are over 8 years old. Cher is the oldest at 17.
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Production Roundtable
etting top production combines many factors from science to luck. Here's a few thoughts from managers and owners of some of the top producing herds in the country. Representing Hoard's Dairyman Farm of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, is Manager, Jason Yurs. RHA: 3x 21,496M, 4.6% 1,002F 3.47% 746P, 135,000 SCC. From Epworth, Iowa, Knapp's Guernseys is home to Randy and Wanda Knapp and sons Austin and Landen. Julie Orchard of Gurn-Z Meadow and Rolling Acres have two locations. The Guernsey heifer facility is in Janesville, Wisconsin, and milking herd is located in Columbus, Wisconsin. RHA: 23,325M 4.34% 1,012F 3.27% 762P for the Guernseys and 24,903M 3.77% 938F 3.07% 764P for the Holsteins
with an automatic feed pusher. Pellets are automatically fed while each cow is being milked. Dry cows and springing heifers receive a totally mixed ration. Heifers are fed hay and receive supplemental grain, mineral and a custom protein mix. Calves are fed Cows Match milk replacer and a 23-percent starter ration Do you work with a nutritionist? And if so, how? Hoards: Yes, we work with Matt Kooiman who is with Vita Plus, a regional feed and nutrition company based in Madison, Wis. He isn’t solely a nutritionist, though. He also serves in a consulting role, providing input on all aspects of the operation. Our nutritionist makes weekly visits to the farm. He monitors our TMR Tracker software along with the recipes or rations that are being sent to the tractor for the
sis and TMR shake outs. We take moisture samples if the cows seem to be off in production or intakes. Sometimes we have sent haylage samples in for analysis as well. We believe to have a successful business, it is imperative to include the nutritionist in management. She also helps us make wise decisions based on feed costs so it is important to trust your nutritionist as well. Orchard: Yes, we work with Todd Follendorf of Ag Consulting Team, Dane, Wis., for our cow nutritional program at the Columbus, Wis., facility. Scott Davel of Landmark Coop in Burlington, Wis., formulates diets for the Janesville, Wis., heifer facility. Our nutritionist takes feed samples for the milking herd on a bi-weekly basis and makes adjustments to the diet as needed. Small adjustments are made daily to the partially mixed ration (PMR) based on the prior day’s milk production and visits to the robot. Heifer diets are adjusted as needed when forage sources change. How do you incorporate forage? Grains? Mineral supplements? Hoards: The diet we feed to the milking herd is currently formulated at 52 percent forage, 19 percent by-product feeds, with
Jason Yurs and Tyler Elsner (Hoard’s
Austin Knapp
Julie, Kristi and Jennifer Orchard
Give a brief description of your feeding program: Hoards: A total mixed ration (TMR) is fed at the Hoard’s Dairyman Farm. For the most part, we have one diet across the board for the milking herd. Cows are fed once a day with feed push-ups occurring 10 to 12 times over the course of a day. Knapps: We feed a single group TMR to all of our milking herd and the dry cows have a separate ration. The milking herd TMR consists of corn silage, haylage and a grain mix. The grain mix includes cotton seed, heat treated beans, animal fat and a mineral mix. The dry cow ration consists of corn silage, grass hay and a mineral/protein mix. Orchard: We have a Lely robotic dairy facility and feed cows a partially mixed ration (PMR). Feed is pushed up every two hours
feeder to mix. Our nutritionist also evaluates intakes and inventories to ensure we are on target. While he’s on the dairy, he does a walk-through and samples forages bi-weekly. He balances our diets for amino acids as well. This allows us to feed a lower crude protein diet but still achieve aboveaverage component levels. Beyond the milking herd, he evaluates our young stock and wet calf programs. Our nutritionist also serves as a link between the Hoard’s Dairyman Farm and the resources that the nutrition company has to offer. Knapps: We work very closely with our nutritionist. She comes to the farm for weekly visits and will come out more if needed. We discuss milk production and components, feed intakes, manure analy-
the remaining 29 percent coming from concentrate. The forage portion of the ration is a 50/50 mix of corn silage and haylage. Ration by-products include brewers grains and whey permeate. For the concentrate portion, we have a mineral package and dry corn grain. Knapps: On an average year, we get 4-5 cuttings of hay. We chop almost all of our forage and feed very little dry hay. We tend to chop the haylage long because we don't use any dry hay in the ration. It seems to have worked out well for us because we have not had any sorting issues. The shaker box also verifies this method. We raise our own corn silage and store it in bags. We also found that chopping our corn silage on the "long side" or at 1 1/4 inches has been beneficial. The chopper head is
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equipped with a kernel processor. Orchard: The PMR consists of haylage, corn silage, high-moisture corn, cotton seed and a custom protein/mineral mix. A corn-based pellet is fed in the robot. Dry cows and springing heifers are fed a totally mixed ration that consists of haylage, corn silage, wheat straw and a custom protein/ mineral mix. How do you manage individual production? Hoards: Across the herd, we try to target an average production in the high 60s or low 70s. When cows are milking between 68 to 70 pounds on average, it equates to 90 pounds of energy-corrected milk. This measure puts us on a level playing field and allows us to compare our production with all breeds across the industry. Orchard: Robotic milking requires the ration's energy needs to be divided between the diet fed at the bunk and the pellet fed in the robot stall. The cows will chase the energy from the pellet, which encourages more visits to the robot. PMR feeding is based on the principle of feeding all cows a lower general ration at the bunk and adding an individual portion in the robot based on each cow’s milk production. The PMR is balanced for a cow producing 50 pounds of milk. Cows receive pellets in the robot that is fed according to a feed table that’s based on milk production. The amount of pellets fed varies between four pounds and 18 pounds/cow/day, depending on milk yield. Fresh and high-producing cows are allowed to be milked up to six times per day. As the lactation days increase and production decreases, the number of milkings will gradually decline. Overall, the cows get milked an average of 2.8 times per day. The PMR’s advantage is that high-producing cows receive sufficient energy spread out over the entire day, while lower producing cows receive less energy-rich feed – reducing the risk of a cow gaining too much weight. What percentage of your herd is Guernsey? And are they fed differently? Hoards: The herd is currently 40 percent Guernseys. The remainder of the herd is Jerseys. There is a slight difference between the diets fed to the two breeds, but for the most part it is the same ration. The Guernsey diets are a percent higher in starch; this is the only difference. The Guernseys seem to be able to handle a touch more starch, and it gives us a few extra pounds of milk production. The dry matter intakes between the two breeds are virtually even. Knapps: We have a 100% Registered Guernsey herd except for 3 Holstein/ Guernsey crosses that we use as recipients. We do not feed them any differently. Orchard: The two milking herds are housed together in a freestall barn that is
approximately one-third Guernsey and two-thirds Holstein. Both breeds are fed the same. The Lely T4C management program would allow us to tailor diets for each breed; however, we don’t see a reason to feed the breeds differently.
The one component we could not operate without is the support from our family, employees and team of professional advisors. ~ Julie Orchard
How does your facility set up play into your feeding program? Hoards: Feed is delivered via a TMR once a day, and cows have free-choice access via a post and rail feed aisle. Knapps: We have a 54 tie-stall barn. Cows are fed a TMR when they come into the barn and feed is "swept in" several times a day. We have noticed that by being in front of the cows and sweeping the feed around, they do get up and eat more. We do this several times a day. We also have ceramic tiles in front of the cows which create a smooth surface and encourages intakes. Cows go outside for exercise for at least 3 hours every day and have free choice TMR at a bunk with a cover over it. We also have sprinklers on that bunk that are turned on during the very hot months. Orchard: The main herd is housed in a three-row freestall barn that is sand bedded. It is designed with a bedded pack area for close-up dry cows. After freshening, cows are milked in a robot, but they stay together in a small group pen so we can closely monitor them until they are off to a good start. Lactating cows are divided into two groups of 60, each with its own Lely Astronaut A4 robot. The barn is set up for free-cow traffic flow, so cows have the freedom to choose their own actions – when to eat, drink, rest, get groomed or milked. Dry cows and springing heifers are housed in a separate freestall barn that is sand bedded. Do you utilize pasture or grazing? What percentage of feed intake does this account for and during what time period? Hoards: Our herd does not have access to pasture during the year. Orchard: Heifers are grazed spring through fall. Supplemental hay and grain is provided based on pasture conditions. What key components, in your opinion are vital to your successful herd production? Hoards: In our opinion, it is key to start with and maintain a focus on forage and how crops are managed. While we control enough land to produce our own forage, it is all custom harvested. This means communicating our expectations to those we work with throughout the growing season.
It is also essential to find the right balance between quality and quantity. For storage, you have to make sure the product is ensiled properly; we use inoculants at harvest to aid this process. Finally, you have to measure your forage moisture content and adjust the diet accordingly. Doing so allows us to deliver a consistent, well-blended diet to the feed bunks. We also try to keep costs in perspective. With amino acid balancing, we strive to keep feed costs below 12 cents per pound of dry matter. This enables us to keep our feed cost under $5 per cow per day. Knapps: Management has always been the most important component to our production. We try to concentrate on as many details as possible. Herd health, cow comfort, cud chewing, foot health and reproduction all provide important information to us. We spend a lot of time with our cows and do all the milking ourselves which allows us to notice inconsistencies quicker so we can act on them. Things don't always go smoothly, but we find that cows are major creatures of habit and like a routine. We try to stick to what has worked well for us in the past, while still keeping an open mind to make room for improvements. Orchard: Many factors are vital to successful milk production – high-quality forages, balanced nutrition, cow comfort, genetics and a good health program (reproduction, hoof health, vaccination, etc.). The saying, “take care of your cows and they will take care of you,” is so true. Our success depends on giving cows the best possible care. The robotic facility gives us the ability to make better management decisions. We have access to information that was previously unobtainable in our conventional situation. The Lely T4C management program collects and records more than 140 data points every time a cow is milked. Besides recording basic milk, health and reproductive data, T4C monitors items such as body weight, activity, rumination and offers 24/7 heat detection. We make management decisions in real time. There is no waiting for information or making decisions based on old, historical data. An example is udder health. The robot measures conductivity (similar to somatic cell count), milk color, milk time, dead milking time, milk speed, temperature and milk volume per quarter. We can immediately identify a cow with mastitis and get her treated quickly for a faster recovery. The one component we could not operate without is the support from our family, employees and team of professional advisors. They help us make better business decisions and remain focused on the overall goals of our operation.
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he 2013 Ozark Jubilee Sale provided the usual mix of wonderful scenery and colorful characters. The beautiful campus of The College of the Ozarks served as a lovely setting for the sale as 31 Registered Guernseys averaged $2,056. 19 embryos averaged $426. The top seller of the day at $5,000 was a June 2012 Mentor daughter from Lang Haven Tiller Nirvana-ET, VG-89. Nirvana, from the heart of the Lang Haven “N” Family, needs no introduction as she is fast becoming one of the most prolific cows in the Guernsey breed. She added a new aspect to her appeal in April as her son Faria Farms Messenger-ET received an exciting proof and was promoted to the Active AI List. Messenger is a full sister to the heifer that sold. She sold to Darlene Moser of Pleasant Lake, Indiana, and was consigned by Dr. John Mozier of Louisburg, Kansas. The second high seller, at $3,750, is a July 2012 daughter of an American Pie son from Tiller Nirvana. She is from a VG82 Les daughter with 17,000M. The next 3 dams are all VG or EX. The heifer was purchased by Elizabeth Roedl of Edgewood, Illinois, and consigned by Adams Creek Farm of Bangor, Wisconsin. Diane Riley was the enthusiastic auctioneer for the sale with Blaine Crosser making pedigree announcements. Bob Griggs entertained the crowd while taking bids with assistance from Brian Schnebly. The animals were prepared for the sale by Kevin Hartmann, Mike Hickman, Jade Jensen, Kim Grewe and students from The College of the Ozarks Dairy Science program. The Ozark Jubilee Sale endows a $1000 scholarship every year to a deserving student at the College. Animals Selling for over $2,000: Faria Farms Mozier Mentor Nona-ET (6/12). S: Mar Ral Royal Mentor.................$5000 B: Darlene Moser, Pleasant Lake, IN C: Dr. John Mozier, Louisburg, KS Adams Creek Norbert Lucy Lou (7/12). S: Faria Farms AP Norbert-ET........$3750 B: Elizabeth Roedl, Edgewood, IL C: Alyssa Nuttleman, Bangor, WI Knapps Best Buy Audrey (3/13)...$3500 Sire: Knapps Regis Best Buy B: Claude Brunson, Leflin, LA C: Randy Knapp, Epworth, IA Boehles Huniboy Pepper (9/12)....$3200 S: Maplehurst Mozier Skip Huniboy-ET B: Nolan Keaton, Ogden, IL C: Nancy Sack, Baldwin City, KS Eckmans Steadfast Greel (12/12)..$2750 S: Knapp Mozier Steadfast-ET B: Jillian Swofford, GA C: Steve Eckman, Baldwin City, KS
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High Seller of the Ozark Jubilee Sale (l-r) Blaine Crosser, pedigrees; Diane Riley, Auctioneer; Dr. John Mozier, consignor; Jade Jensen on the halter; Seth Johnson representing the buyer, Darlene Moser; Bob Griggs, Sale Staff.
Stil Dreamn Sly Belly Dancer (12/12) S: Stil Dreamn Tiller Sly..................$2750 B: Nolan Keaton, Ogden, IL C: Brett & Jess Dixon, Conway, MO Prairie Moon Prancy (12/12).........$2700 S: Prairie Moon Sydney Lazer B: Lyndsey Sweet, Canmer, KY C: Frank Sivesind, Waukon, IA 5 Embryos from Rae Mar Fayette Lily $2625 S: Chupps Hillpoint GDust Kringle-ET B: David Henisee, Mt. Joy, PA C: Croshaw & Nicley, Parksville, KY Mar Gold Kings Delight (3/13).....$2400 S: Dix Lee Spider King B: Lyndsey Sweet, Canmer, KY C: Marlane Williams, Pierce City, MO 5 Embryos from Fra Hib Stu Jiggie.$2250 S: Chupps Hillpoint GDust Kringle-ET B: Toolite Farm, Granville, NY C: Croshaw & Nicley, Parksville, KY Coulee Crest Gary Lucky-ET (10/12) S: Golden J Skipper Gary................$2200 B: Foremost Guernseys, Columbia, MO C: Coulee Crest LLC, Cashton, WI Coulee Crest AP Juanita-ET (03/13) S: Indian Acres American Pie-ET....$2100 B: Claude Brunson, Leflin, LA C: Coulee Crest LLC, Cashton, WI Foremost Jackpot Dharma (01/12).$2100 S: Springhill Jackpot-ET B: Ralph Turley, Orient, OH C: Foremost Guernseys, Columbia, MO Campbells Donald Ego (06/11).....$2100 S: Chupps HIllpoint Rip Donald-ET B: Arrow Head Guernseys, Union, MO C: R. Stanley Campbell, Strafford, MO Melbys Marksman Katiy (03/11)..$2100 S: Abiqua Acres C Marksman B: Kay Hatfield, Cherokee, AL C: Roger Melby, Westby, WI 4 Embryos from Vale View Neon Dispatch S: Tiller and Fame............................$2100 B: Ed Parker, Colfax, IA C: Croshaw & Nicley, Parksville, KY Four J Skipper Peaches (06/08)....$2000
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S: Coulee Crest Luxury Skipper-ET B: Makayla Hickman, Shelbyville, TN C: Jade Jensen, Conway, MO Adams Creek Maxim Natalie (12/12) S: Adams Creek Aaron Maxim-ET..$2000 B: Mattie Springer, Pleasant Hill, MO C: Alyssa & Kate Nuttleman, Bangor, WI Spring River Crunch Honest .......$2000 S: Jens Gold Aaron Crunch-ET B: Elizabeth Roedl, Edgewood, IL C: Kenlee Calvin, Golden City, MO GR-Knapps Flash Genuine...........$2000 S: Dix Lee Tiller Flash B: Foremost Guernseys, Columbia, MO C: Taylor German, Cushing, OK Hartdale Regal Cuddles (10/10)....$2000 S: Friendship Regal-ET B: Myown Guernseys, Chenoa, IL C: Lauren Robison, Mulberry Grove, IL Springer Rosebud Violet (12/09)..$2000 S: Springer Dairy Deemand Rosebud B: Marlane Williams, Pierce City,MO C: Katie Springer, Pleasant Point, MO
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High Seller of the Upper MidWest Spring Sale (l-r) Laura Jensen, WI Guernsey Princess; Kami Schuler, National Guernsey Queen; Haley Beukema on the halter; Alan and Ruth Hageman, buyers.
Two lots tied for top-seller honors. A December 2012 Jens Gold Aaron CrunchET sister to the #1 CPI Cow in the breed sold for $3600 to Karla Hageman of Decorah, Iowa. The dam is an EX-90 Decision with over 42,000M and 138,000M lifetime. She is a sister to Tiller Les, being out of the EX-92 Enhancer Lana cow. The heifer is a potential 5th Generation Excellent. She was consigned by Coulee Crest LLC of Cashton, Wisconsin. The other animal selling for $3600 was a VG-84 Tiller Les from Sunrise Luxury Tami, EX-93. She sold due in July with her second calf. There are 14 VG or EX sisters to this exciting young cow including the dam of the 2011 Madison Res. Grand Cont. on pg. 26
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Champion Regis Tambourine, EX-94. Kurt Groholski of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, purchased her. Knapps Guernsey of Epworth, Iowa was the consignor. Alan Spoltman of Maria Stein, Ohio, paid $3500 for a March 2013 American Pie daughter of Coulee Crest Skipper Jewel, EX-90. Jewel has over 1,300F and 100,000M lifetime and is the dam of a twotime Madison Junior Champion and eight Very Good daughters. Coulee Crest LLC consigned the calf. Stan Chupp was the auctioneer for the sale with Seth Johnson making pedigree announcements. Dale Chupp, Paul Beukema and Larry Hunt took bids. Steve Van Doorn, Kim Grewe, Kirstie Langrehr and Katie Schultz prepared the cattle. Deb Lakey, Darrel Clark and Don Langrehr worked to prepare for the sale. Animals Selling for Over $2,000: Coulee Crest Crunch Lacie-ET (12/12).... S: Jens Gold Aaron Crunch-ET......... $3600 B: Karla Hageman, Decorah, IA C: Coulee Crest LLC, Cashton, WI Knapps Les Tampa-ET (10/09)...... $3600 S: Flambeau Manor Tiller Les-ET B: Kurt Groholski, Stevens Point, WI C: Knapps Guernseys, Epworth, IA Coulee Crest AP Julie-ET (03/13).. $3500 S: Indian Acres America Pie B: Allen Spoltman, Maria Stein, OH C: Coulee Crest LLC, Cashton, WI Millborne Faria Carter Haley-ET (10/11) S: Ripley Farms Mr A Carter-ET....... $3400 B: Morey Miller, Granby, CT C: Miller & Faria, Escalon, CA Millborne Faria Toro Harmony (11/12) S: Spring Walk Sherberts Toro.......... $3200 B: Kevin & Karen Anderson, Lester Prairie, MN C: Miller & Faria, Escalon, CA Millborne Faria Aaron Heiress-ET (10/10) S: Sniders Option Aaron-ET.............. $3000
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B: Tim Enzenauer, Ellendale, MN C: Miller & Faria, Escalon, CA Coulee Crest Fame Sabrina (06/12) S: Millborne Tiller Fayes Fame........ $3000 B: Matthew Leise, Sandy Lake, PA C: Coulee Crest LLC, Cashton, WI Adams Creek Mitchell Lanie (12/11) S: Adams Creek Nick Mitchell.......... $2900 B: Coulee Crest LLC, Cashton, WI C: Adams Creek Bangor, WI Valley Gem Barney Frolic (09/11) S: Sniders Altanic Barney................. $2900 B: Doug Johnston, Yelm, WA C: Valley Gem, Cumberland, WI Flambeau Mnr YB Simone (03/09).$2900 S: Edgewater Meadows Yogibear-ET B: Matt Brahmer, Spring Valley, WI C: Flambeau Manor, Tony, WI 6 Embryos from Knapps Guernseys.$2850 S: Spider, Fame & Kringle B: Jackson Bros., Caro, MI C: Knapps Guernseys, Epworth, IA 5 Embryos from Rae Mar Fayette Lily S: Millborne Tiller Fayes Fame......... $2500 B: Adams Creek Guernseys, Bangor, WI C: Croshaw, Nicley & Terpstra, Parksville, KY Coulee Crest Achieve Ramona (09/12) S: Sniders Goldust Achieve-ET......... $2500 B: Ruby Paul, Humbird, WI C: Coulee Crest LLC, Cashton, WI Millborne Faria Sherbert Nuance (06/12) S: Spring Walk Sherberts Toro-ET.... $2500 B: Alissa, Dana & Emily Sigler, Elgin, MN C: Millborne & Faria, Escalon, CA Millborne Faria Carter Helen-ET (10/11) S: Ripley Farms Mr A Carter-ET....... $2500 B: Morey Miller, Granby, CT C: Miller & Faria, Escalon, CA 5 Embryos from Up The Creek Khans Saralee Sire: Sniders Option Aaron-ET.......... $2375 B: Deb Lakey, Trempealeau, WI C: David Anderson, Lester Prairie, MN Flambeau Manor YB Paulette (06/09)
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S: Edgewater Meadows Yogibear-ET $2200 B: Kurt Groholski, Stevens Point, WI C: Flambeau Manor, Tony, WI Highway View Lyndon Tamie (09/11) S: Up The Creek Neon Lynden.......... $2200 B: Roy Fleegal, Green Lake, WI C: Jerry Lang, Marshfield, WI Kipps T Piper (03/11)...................... $2100 Sire: Penny Lane Royal Oak Turley B: John Hartman, Marshfield, WI C: Nicholas Kipp, North Prairie, WI Flambeau Manor Neon Sherllyn (12/09) Sire: Lang Haven Luxury Neon......... $2100 B: Doug & Jennifer Brandan, Wilton, WI C: Flambeau Manor, Tony, WI Lantz Farm Vel Rexy-ET (12/09).. $2100 Sire: Guernsey Dell M Velocity B: Alton & Eileen Wood, Plainview, MN C: Richard Kipp, Dousman, WI Flambeau Manor Les Sweetpea (04/11) Sire: Flambeau Mnr Tiller Les-ET $2100 B: Alton & Eileen Wood, Plainview, MN C: Flambeau Manor, Tony, WI Donnybrook Glacier Erlene (11/06).$2000 Sire: Rozelyn Patmar Jay Glacier-ET B: Russell Haffenbredl, Miladore, WI C: Nicholas Kipp, North Prairie, WI Woodale PJ Tessa (03/10)............... $2000 Sire: Rolling Prairie Regal Punjab B: Russell Haffenbredl, Miladore, WI C: Knapps Guernseys, Epworth, IA Flambeau Manor Les Starling-ET (01/11) Sire: Flambeau Mnr Tiller Les-ET $2000 B: Doug Johnston, Yelm, WA C: Flambeau Manor, Tony, WI
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Hello Guernsey Breeders & Supporters, It is hard to believe a year has gone by since being crowned the 2012 National Guernsey Queen. As we look forward to another exciting National Convention, where I will relinquish my title to another young woman looking forward to representing the Guernsey cow, I would like to reflect on what this role has meant to me. Not only did it give me the opportunity to be in an environment that I love, it gave me a deeper understanding and appreciation of what the American Guernsey Association has to offer. I valued the time spent traveling with Seth Johnson and Brian Schnebly. Their deep devotion to the breed as well as the breeders is evident in the selfless time given to this organization. When you think about it, it is unbelievable how a cow can bring together and unite so many people. It was a pleasure attending the shows and sales and putting faces behind the names you read about in the GBJ. I would like to thank everyone for being so welcoming. I want to encourage all youth to stay involved as I consistently refer back to the fact that you are the future of the breed. In
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order to continually improve and sustain, we need you. Take advantage of what 4-H, FFA, your local, state, and national Guernsey Associations have to offer. Belonging to these organizations not only provides the support to succeed, but also recognition for your accomplishments. Good luck to all the youth participants at the National Convention as they compete in the various contests. Best wishes to the young ladies who will be competing for the National Queen role. My advice to you during a time that can be very nerve-wracking is to try and relax and just be yourself. Let your devotion and love of the breed carry you through (and have your speech prepared!). I will be looking forward to seeing everyone at Convention. I really enjoyed my role as the National Guernsey Queen. It has been a pleasure meeting fellow Guernsey Breeders and en-
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thusiasts, and the youth involved that will be carrying out the legacy of this breed. It has been a great adventure to see the commitment and dedication of so many towards this beautiful and gentle breed. Again, thank you for an amazing year, Kami Schuler 2012 National Guernsey Queen
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Elaine Hill Leise of 50 Redfoot Road, Greenville, PA, passed away on April 18, 2013, at her residence with her family by her side, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 47. Elaine was born March 28, 1966, in Grove City, a daughter of Harold D. and Marlyn A. Faulconbridge Hill. Elaine was a l984 graduate of Lakeview High School and went on to graduate from Clarion University in l988 with a degree in early childhood development and reading. In 1992 she received here master’s degree from Slippery Rock University. Elaine was a kindergarten teacher for the Reynolds School District. She was instrumental in the continuation of the school district’s “Success by Six” program. She had also taught summer school. Elaine was an active member of Fairfield Presbyterian Church, Sandy Lake, where she served as a Sunday School teacher, and was active with the youth and adult choirs. She served as church treasurer and on many church committees through the years. She also taught children at various local vacation Bible School programs. Throughout her youth, she was active in her local 4-H program (always showing her beloved Guernsey) and following her graduation from the 4-H program, became a leader with the No Bull 4-H Dairy Club. She served as the Mercer Co. Dairy Princess and following her reign continued to serve on the Mercer Co. Dairy Princess Committee. She had served several terms as chairman and currently was the secretary. Elaine was previously the Pennsylvania Guernsey Queen. She was a member of the Mercer-Northwest Guernsey Breeders’ Association, the Pennsylvania Guernsey
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Breeders’ Association and the American Guernsey Association. She had helped for many years with the annual Ice Cream Supper that the local group sponsors. She served, from it’s inception, on the Mercer Co. Dairy Promotion Committee. She had been chairman of the committee for many years, a position that she still held, planning many promotional events throughout the county. She was very active in the Reynolds Parent Teacher Organization and an active Scout mom with Women of Scouting (WOS), Reynolds Boy Scout Troop 52. On Sunday, April 14, 2013, she received her Eagle Scoutt Mom’s pin from her son, Matthew, as he was awarded his Eagle Scout Award. She was a Proud Wrestling Mom, a very active member of the Reynold’s Wresting Boosters Club and faithfully enjoyed attending and supporting her sons in their wrestling competition. She was a soccer mom, having helped coach with the Greenville Area Soccer Association. She is survived by her husband, Peter W. Leise, whom she married June 20, 1992; a daughter, Rebekah E. Leise; and two sons, Matthew W. Leise and Joel D. Leise, all at home; her parents, Sandy Lake; a sister, Joanne C. Knapp and her husband Thomas Jr., Greenville; a brother, Troy H. Hill and his wife Michelle, Sandy Lake; and a niece and nephew, Owen and Lydia Hill. Funeral services were held at the Fairfield Presbyterian Church on Monday, April 22, 2013, with the church pastor, Rev. Brian Ennis officiating. She was buried in the church cemetery. Robert Edward Hawker, 76, of Middletown, died Sunday, March 17 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born in Frederick, February 4, 1937 he
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was a son of Maynard and Helen Witter Hawker. He was a retired farmer and a former director of Southern States Co-Op; a member of the Maryland State Guernsey Association and the American Guernsey Association; Master of Middletown Valley Grange and a 1956 graduate of Middletown High School. He was also a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Middletown where he had taught Sunday school. He is survived by one brother, Douglas Hawker and wife Evelyn of Middletown; four nieces – Debbie, Kitty, Pam and Dawn; and numerous great nieces and great nephews. He also leaves behind special cousins and many other family members. Memorial Services were held on Thursday, March 21.
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well. I would like to see a little more udder cleft and the teats more centrally placed on the udders of the Lone Star daughters. I have seen a few daughters thus far whose teats don’t strut, but are out on the corners of each quarter. The last statement I want to make about these three brothers is something that I have seen transmitted through Joke’s daughters as well and that is outstanding feet and legs.
I am consistently seeing a correct set to the hock and steep foot angle on these family members so I would definitely consider these bulls as foot and leg improvers.
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Index To Advertisers Abiqua Acres.............................................35 Adams Creek Farm.....................................2 Anova Dale Guernseys.............................34 Bay Meadow Farms..................................34 Black Water Valley Farm...........................35 California GBA...........................................34 Chupps Guernseys....................................34 Craig-Moor Farm.......................................34 Dairybelt Guernsey Sires..........................10 Donnybrook Farm......................................36 Duane Young.............................................28 Excalibur Insurance Agency......................35 Green Ridge Farm.....................................34 Guernsey Foundation................................31 Highland Farm...........................................34 Hoard's Dairyman Farm.......................18-19 Idle Neer Farm..........................................34 International Guernsey Classic.................25 Jens-Gold Farms.......................................35 K-Valley Farm............................................32 Kas Knoll Farm..........................................35 Kowski Farms, Inc.....................................35 Lambrecht's Guernsey Farm.....................34 Larksdale Farm.........................................35 Lavon Farms.............................................35 Lily Lane Farm...........................................34 Lushacre Guernseys.................................35 Maplehurst Farm.......................................35 Maradore Farm............................................8 Mar Gold Guernseys.................................34 Millborne Farms...........................................3 Misty Meadows Farm................................17 Mt. Ararate.................................................34 National Convention Sale.....................38-39 Nells Glow Guernseys...............................34 NE/NY GBA...............................................34 North Star Dairy.........................................34 Oak Crest Farm.........................................34 Oak Knob Guernseys................................36 Oklahoma GBA..........................................34 Ripley Farms.............................................21 Riverwood Farm........................................34 Rozelyn Farm............................................31 Rutter’s......................................................26 Select Sires...............................................37 Smithfield Guernseys................................34 Snider Homestead.....................................33 Spencers Guernsey Farm.........................35 Spring Hill Farm.........................................40 Spring Walk Farm........................................4 Tennessee GBA.........................................35 United Guernsey Genetics........................29 Vicland Farms............................................35 Walnut Ridge Farm....................................21 Wee-Kin Farm...........................................33 Wesgray Guernseys..................................17 Wisconsin Guernsey Breeders..................35 Willow Grove Guernseys...........................34 Yellow Creek Farm....................................34
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Last month's obituary and ad for Mary Ann Darling ommitted her connection as the driving force behind Windsong Farms in Vermont. Our deepest sympathies to the family.
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Calendar of Events Sales June 21 - National Convention Choices & Embryo Sale, Tulsa, OK June 24 - National Convention Sale, Inola, OK June 24 - Chupps Farm Dispersal, Inola, OK Oct. 4 - International Guernsey Classic, Madison, WI Meetings June 2 - MD Field Day, Howard Co. Fairgrounds June 19-24 - National Guernsey Convention, Tulsa, OK June 23-July 15 - World Guernsey Conference, Isle of Guernsey
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