Guernsey Breeders' Journal May 2013 by Cheri Oechsle

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The Business of Sales In the Guernsey breed, public consignment sales serve to generate excitement and promotion for the breed and opportunities for buyers and sellers. They are a huge part of what we love to do whether we act as consignors, buyers, contenders, sales managers or if we are just there to socialize Every seller and the sales staff should work together to promote the sales, the consignments , and be responsible for representing each animal as accurately as possible. If an issue should come up, all involved should work together to resolve any challenges. This is our breed, our association, and our future. If we work together, we can resolve issues and situations that are a part of the business of marketing Guernseys. When animals are purchased, the buyer places confidence in the system and that trust should be appreciated by all involved.

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April Sire Information...........................10

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Departments

AGYA Page.........................................30 A Word From Your Director.....................7 Calendar of Events..............................37 Golden Focus.......................................6 Guernsey Brief....................................28 Guernsey Grapevine............................32 Index To Advertisers............................37 Obituaries..........................................32 Road Recollections................................8 Sale Report........................................25

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This month's cover features Oklahoma, host of the 2013 National Convention. Thanks to the Tulsa Convention Visitors Bureau for the Tulsa cityscape used by Purebred Publishing Designer, Ashley Shaffer to build this cover and to both the Chupp Family and Marlane Williams for providing the additional photos.

Golden J Oak Grinch has three sons on the Active AI list. She is scored EX-90 with two records over 24,000M 1200F. Grumpy and Gary are available through Select Sires. Geo is available through Genex/CRI

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District 1 (CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WV) 2014

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he AGA lost a valued, long-time employee on April 11 when Mary Ann D’Ippolito passed away after a sudden heart attack. Mary Ann had been with us for nearly eight years as the bookkeeper for the American Guernsey Association and Purebred Publishing. She was seventy years old and certainly didn’t need to work anymore. Yet she stuck with us due to a sense of loyalty to our organizations. Those that run any small business (like a farm, for example) can attest to the tremendous value that employee longevity provides. Mary Ann did her job efficiently and with minimal need for instruction or direction with the confidence that years on the job can provide. She received her degree in accounting while she was employed with us and graduated Summa Cum Laude, a fact that she was justifiably proud of. Those that have lost trusted members of their team can attest to the hole that is left when an employee that could do their job with ease is lost. So, we’ll be working to fill that void left on a professional level. We’ll also miss Mary Ann on a personal level. She was a valued coworker, a friend to all and an important part of our Guernsey family. You will find several spring sale reports in this issue of the Guernsey Journal. It has been a fun spring so far with the sales really being met with impressive demand. While the Blue Halter Sale had a best-ever day on April 20, several other sales have also done

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well. One of the more exciting elements of these sales has been the influx of new buyers. A buyer from the Blue Halter Sale sent the information to catch up the registrations on his 10 milking grade Guernseys right after the sale. At the Upper MidWest Spring Sale (results will be in the June issue) last weekend, we issue buyer numbers so that we can see who actually showed up for the sale. There was not a “new” face at all in the list of registered bidders that did NOT buy. The actual buyer’s list was a different story with all sorts of first-time Guernsey buyers taking one or more home. Those new to our breed that took the time to come to the sale did so for a reason and they went home with quality animals. Another note I would make from the sales this spring is that it is incredibly gratifying to see sales at all levels filled with quality animals from great cow families. More often than not, you are making animals widely available that give new buyers confidence in the Guernseys they are starting with. In mid-May, all active members of the AGA will be receiving ballots for Director elections and proxies for use at the annual meeting to be held on June 24. Active Members are those members (lifetime or annual) that have registered or purchased a Guernsey since January 1, 2011. If you fit that description and have not received a ballot by May 31, please contact the AGA office right away at 614-864-2409.

RFID Tags

The recent decision by World Dairy Expo to require RFID tags on all animals at their 2013 show has raised lots of questions across the country. Some things you'll need to know: * RFID tags cost $2.50 each for less than 50 with volume discounts available. * You MUST have a Premise ID issued to you by your home state in order to obtain RFID tags. * You can purchase RFID tags from the American Guernsey Association or any breed association. * You may place an RFID tag in the ear of any animal you wish to show at WDE. The animal ID on your health paper just has to match the tag in that animal's ear. The RFID number does NOT have to match the animal's registration number * If you are already using Tag ID for registration, you may substitute an RFID tag for the button tags you would normally have on hand to tag newborn calves. * If you would like to start using RFID tags for registration purposes please know that animals must have two tags for the tags to be considered "official ID" for registration purposes. * You CAN continue to tattoo your calves but have RFID tags on hand to put in each calf so that the RFID tag number will match the registration number. Simply report the tag # to AGA when you register your calves. Please contact AGA with questions, concerns or tag orders. 614-339-5391 or info@usguernsey.com

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hartdaleguernseys@frontiernet.net daptability is being able to readily adjust to different conditions. Adaptability is one of the attributes of successful people, organizations and businesses. The American Guernsey Association needs to be adaptable. I wasn’t fortunate enough to have experienced the decades of the 50’s and 60’s when the Guernsey cow was Queen of the Tanbark and the beloved, prized cow of multiple American business entrepreneurs. Times have changed. Nearly fifty years later, there are half as many registered Guernseys in the United States. The AGA staff and membership has been seriously reduced. Yet, the AGA continues to work hard to provide valuable services for its members. So, how do we plan for the future, while using the lessons of the past to guide us? We need to ask for new ideas, think outside of the box, envision new ways of doing business and be vigilant in spending every dollar wisely. We need to have appropriate checks and balances in place. My goal as we move forward with this organization is to improve efficiencies, critically analyze our business plan to make sure we are making the best decisions for all of our members, and establish a sound plan that will allow our association to flourish well into the future. For too long, we have focused on next month or next quarter

and haven’t considered where we will be five or ten years down the road. Now is the time to truly evaluate our future and establish a long range plan that will allow us to be more efficient in how we operate AGA and GMS, without having to rely so heavily on Purebred Publishing. How do we do that? We look for new ways to generate revenue for our organization; we minimize our expenses and we shouldn’t be afraid to make difficult decisions. I believe in the use of technology and I believe in partnering with those that can provide a benefit to us. Returning to the joint appraisal program with the Brown Swiss Association is a sound business decision that will become effective in the coming months. Working with other organizations to maximize our profitability, while continuing to provide the exemplary services for our members, should be our primary goal. I hope you will embrace change and welcome new ideas as they are presented. We must plan for the future and we must work hard to make the necessary changes to have the appropriate checks and balances in place to increase our profitability, yet hold our leaders accountable. If you have ideas, share them. If you have concerns, ask questions. The more transparent our organization can be, the more informed the membership will become. I hope you are truly adaptable……

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Road Recollections

here are two new additions to the active A.I. list following the April proof run and I would like to talk about each one this month. Oak Knob Maxie Laredo actually made his return to the active list following a six-month absence due to low semen availability. Laredo provides a very unique opportunity because he is a complete outcross from anything currently appearing on the active list. He is also making cows that are very complete. They have medium size with above average width and strength and a lot of balance to their frames. They have good width of rump and he lowers pins. The udders are very consistent on the Laredo daughters. They have a strong fore udder, great teat placement, are high above the hock and the rear udders are wide. The rear udder attachment could be a little higher on some of the daughters. The Laredo daughters are milking very well and have outstanding butterfat. The semen availability remains very low but there is enough out there that he can have an influence on the breed. The combination of being an outcross and that he is making

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outstanding daughters makes me believe that Brian Schnebly he can have a very positive impact on the breed. The other new bull on the active list is one that I cannot say a lot about yet simply because he only has 5 classified daughters thus far. Faria Farms Messenger is a Mentor son out of Lang Haven Tiller Nirvana. That makes him a maternal brother to Faria Farms Select Nacho, a Challenge son that I wrote about last month. The early signs are that the Messenger daughters are milking extremely well. That is proven by the fact that his yield deviations are nearly double his PTA numbers for milk, fat and protein! The daughters I have seen thus far appear to be milking off of their strength as they are very strong, wide young cows with a lot of substance. This trait would be expected from a bull that is a Mentor son out of a Tiller. I hope to see a few more daughters in the next couple months so I will have a better idea of how they look for type.

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Top 10 Active AI Sires 1. Spring Walk Icy Iceberg-ET is the new top PTI bull and is a son of Trotacre Enhancer Lewis-ET and out of Lantz Farm Tiller Icy, EX-91. In three lactations, Icy made over 120,000M with 5.3% fat and 3.5% protein. She was the HM All-American Jr. 2-Year-Old in 2001 and All-American Jr. Three-Year-Old a year later. Iceberg has four Excellent and six Very Good sisters. Eleven sisters have made over 900F. The next dam was an unscored Smokey Hornet. Iceberg has several brothers and nephews in AI sampling programs. He has 36 daughters on test in the US and 81 in the UK. He has 28 daughters scored in the US, 11 of them are scored Very Good but 22 of the 28 are 76 points or higher. They average 78.8 points for finals score and 78.3 on mammary score. He has 167 registered daughters in the US. Iceberg was bred by Spring Walk Farm of Big Prairie, Ohio. Semen is available from Genex / CRI. 2. Idle Gold Idle Neer Casanova-ET is available from Steve Sywassink of Idle Neer Farm in Letts, Iowa. Sywassink has developed and made this +2,187M sire available. The bottom side of his pedigree is the well-known VG-88 Royal Oak sister to the popular sire Challenge. She currently has 196,000M lifetime with a top record just 40 pounds shy of 40,000M. Casanova’s sire is Idle Neer Success, another proven bull that Idle Neer has on the Active List. Casanova is the top bull in the breed for milk and protein pounds. He has 56 registered daughters. His 16 daughters scored include 5 Very Goods with 12 at 76 or higher. They average 77.9 points for final score and mammary score. Semen can be obtained by calling Steve Sywassink directly at 319-729-5400. 3. Sniders Ronalds Alstar added more second-crop daughters this time and remains near the top of the Active AI list on the strength of elite PTA’s for DPR and NM$. He is a son of Cedar Fringed Altann, EX-95 and Grand Champion at three National Shows. She finished her career with over 160,000M lifetime. She has 16 VG or EX daughters and eight proven sons that are over +40PTI. Alstar is sired by Marodore Goliaths Ronald. He has 390 registered daughters. 84 of 102 scored daughters are 77 points or higher with 58 Very Good and three Excellent. They average 80.5 points on final score and 80.4 mammary score. Alstar was bred by Aaron Gable of New Enterprise, Penn. Semen is available from Select Sires. 4. Golden J Ronald Grumpy is another son of Marodore Goliaths Ronald. He is out of an EX-90 Royal Oak with a pair of records over 24,000M and 1,200F. The next dam was a VG-87 Magic Gold Star Dam

that had 160,000M in seven lactations before she was nine years old. The next two dams are VG-87 with over 1,000F. Grumpy is the second-high Active Sire for Productive Life and third for NM$. He has 422 registered daughters. 78 of Grumpy’s 83 scored daughters are 76 points or higher including five Excellents and 45 scored Very Good. Their average score is 80.7 points for final score and 81.6 mammary score. Grumpy is a brother to Gary and Geo. Grumpy was bred by Trent and Leann Jensen of Amery, Wisconsin. Semen is available from Select Sires. 5. Faria Farms Messenger is a Mar Ral Royal Mentor son and is a newcomer to the Active AI list for 2013. His dam is Lang Haven Tiller Nirvana-ET, a prolific flush cow that now has 46 registered offspring. She is scored VG-89 and has lactation credits of 23,000M, 1,100F and 800P. She was All-American twice as a heifer and nominated as a 2-Year-Old. She is a full sister to Lang Haven Tiller Nick-ET and out of an EX-90 Option from the Lang Haven “N Family” that has produced Neon and Natural. Messenger provides over 800 pounds of milk with the highest daughter yield deviation for fat with 62F and over 1500M on the active list. He combines high production potential with outstanding PTAs for final score, mammary system and feet and legs. He has 23 registered daughters and just 5 daughters scored (3 at 81, 78 and 75). Messenger was bred by Frank and Patty Faria of Escalon, California. Semen is available through Golden State Breeders or Guernsey Marketing Service. 6. Myown Poker Bingo-ET is a Myown Magic Poker son from Laeschland Perfect Bliss, EX-92. Bliss was named Grand Champion at World Dairy Expo while she was the #1 CPI cow in the breed. AllAmerican as a Four-Year-Old, Bliss has a top record over 35,000M, 1,350F and 1,250P. She has five VG or EX daughters, all with records over 21,000M and 850F. The next dam was the world-famous Laeschland Telestar Biddy, EX-94, with over 160,000M lifetime. 15 of Bingo’s 25 scored daughters are VG or EX. They average 79.7 points with just two under 75 points. His mammary score average in 79.0. His two EX daughters are scored EX-91 and EX-92. Bingo ranks among the leaders for Fat and Protein pounds, DPR, PL, NM$ and Somatic Cell Score. His official production evaluation includes 29 daughters in the US and 20 in Canada. He has 69 registered daughters in the US. Bingo was bred by Erdman, Griggs, Wilson and Rushing of Chenoa, Illinois. Semen is available through Semex. 7. Golden J Les George is a son of Flambeau Manor Tiller Les-ET and was pro-

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duced before Les had a proof. He is a maternal brother to Grumpy, out of the EX-90 Royal Oak Grinch cow. They have a VG-84 Regis sister with over 1,200F and VG-87 sisters by Showtime and Challenge. Geo, as he is called, sires very high fat percent and Productive Life and is over 1.0 for Final Score and Udder Composite. Geo has 308 registered daughters. He has 51 daughters scored. 29 are scored Very Good and three are Excellent. His daughters average 80.4 points for final score and 80.6 on mammary score. Geo was bred by Trent and Leann Jensen of Amery, Wis. Semen is available from Genex / CRI. 8. Millborne Tiller Fayes Fame is a newcomer to the top ten for PTI after dominating the type lists for the last year. He is the top FLC and PTAT bull in the entire breed and is second for UDC. He provides modest improvement for production with an increase in protein percent. He is a son of Trotacre Loral Tiller-ET and R Way Royal Oak Faye, EX-94, a perennial showring contender who had her third calf at 4-00 and made over 19,000M. Fame has a full sister scored EX-92 with 23,000M and 1,000F as well as a maternal sister by Roger at EX-92. Fame has 110 registered daughters. 20 of his 22 scored daughters are scored VG-80 or higher, this includes 3 Excellents and 3 scored VG-88. They average 84.0 for final score and 84.3 for mammary system. Fame was bred by Morey Miller of Granby, Connecticut. Semen is available from Morey Miller or Guernsey Marketing Service. 9. Oak Knob Maxie Laredo makes his return to the Active AI List after an extended stay at Select Sires while semen quality was evaluated. A limited amount of highquality semen is now available through Select Sires. Laredo offers solid production and type potential in an outcross pedigree. Of particular interest is his Udder Composite of +1.7. He is sired by Marfed MaxieET and his dam, by a homebred bull, was EX-92 and made over 130,000M lifetime with over 5.0% fat and 3.6% protein. The next dam was by Enhancer Nitro and twice made over 1,000F. Laredo has 59 registered daughters. 21 of his 28 scored daughters are 76 or higher with one Excellent and 16 VG. Laredo was bred by Oak Knob Guernseys of Cresco, Iowa. 10. Jens Gold C Blue Spruce-ET is the highest ranking son of Idle Gold E Challenge-ET. His dam was an EX-92 Royal Oak daughter with over 100,000M with 5.2% fat and 3.4% protein lifetime. She was HM All-American Aged Cow in 2004 and has four proven sons that are plus for PTI. Blue Spruce has one sister, a VG-86 Lewis with over 800F. The next dam was a D-77 Jasper from an EX-90 homebred cow. Blue

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April 2013 Active AI Guernsey Sires Production

NAAB # # Yield Deviation Reg.# Code Bull Name herds dau REL Milk % F at % Prot NM$ D PR REL SCC PL Milk Fat Prot A2 PTI 68001358 001GU00433 SPRING WALK ICY ICEBERG-ET 56 117 86 1060 0.02 50 0.02 37 267 0.6 60 2.96 -0.6 1063 52 37 A2A2 151 68015767 054GU00457 IDLE GOLD IDLE NEER CASANOVA-ET 8 19 65 2187 -0.26 46 -0.16 40 185 -2.4 30 3.10 0.0 2581 52 46 148 604761 007GU00398 SNIDERS RONALDS ALSTAR 65 133 92 1102 -0.02 45 -0.08 22 448 2.4 66 3.06 3.9 1154 47 24 A2A2 147 604960 007GU00405 GOLDEN J RONALD GRUMPY 62 120 91 362 0.13 39 0.04 19 426 -0.1 63 2.83 4.4 362 40 21 A2A2 136 68014705 031GU00619 FARIA FARMS MESSENGER 7 13 60 821 0.00 37 -0.03 22 81 -1.4 32 3.24 -0.9 1544 62 39 A2A2 131 604588 200GU00111 MYOWN POKER BINGO-ET 28 49 85 698 0.09 47 0.03 28 424 0.5 49 2.68 3.4 620 44 28 A2A2 124 68006130 001GU00434 GOLDEN J LES GEORGE 31 63 85 449 0.13 43 -0.02 11 230 -0.7 52 2.95 1.4 514 48 13 A2A2 113 68008443 091GU04843 MILLBORNE TILLER FAYES FAME 15 27 74 125 -0.03 1 0.02 8 -14 -2.1 43 3.26 0.2 152 -1 11 A2A2 100 68018049 054GU00455 OAK KNOB MAXIE LAREDO 26 53 78 419 0.14 43 -0.07 1 216 -1.0 32 2.89 1.3 685 56 20 A1A2 97 68012543 001GU00436 JENS GOLD C BLUE SPRUCE-ET 79 145 92 251 0.07 24 0.00 8 153 0.6 67 2.96 0.6 157 19 7 A1A2 95 68001785 107GU01334 IDLE NEER SUCCESS 8 20 71 1227 -0.14 28 -0.1 22 127 -1.8 40 3.16 0.7 1551 34 30 87 604312 200GU00109 PINE RIDGE DOUBLE L-ET 68 136 89 134 0.15 32 -0.05 -4 334 -0.5 70 2.70 3.7 500 39 2 A2A2 85 68016348 031GU00618 INDIAN ACRES AMERICAN PIE 52 98 88 139 -0.06 -5 -0.02 1 322 1.0 56 2.90 5.4 152 -7 0 A2A2 85 68013855 007GU00428 GOLDEN J SKIPPER GARY 23 39 78 727 -0.08 18 0.00 24 49 -1.4 42 3.13 -0.8 829 17 29 A2A2 84 8531580 200GU00113 MAPLEHURST TILLER LANE 30 69 85 721 -0.05 23 -0.02 20 38 -1.0 63 2.93 -2.0 973 26 27 A2A2 82 603603 200GU00102 KNAPPS MR AMERICA-ET 44 108 89 870 -0.08 24 -0.07 15 168 -1.2 63 2.84 1.0 941 26 17 79 68015766 054GU00456 IDLE NEER ELMER 8 16 61 684 -0.07 17 -0.08 8 158 -0.7 29 3.00 2.0 623 24 7 77 68012855 001GU00439 SPRING WALK SHERBERTS BART 19 33 74 -324 0.17 15 0.10 7 216 0.3 41 3.00 2.4 -655 6 1 75 68007930 031GU00616 VILLA CREST MONARCH 9 26 69 -13 0.07 11 -0.02 -4 223 1.6 32 2.96 2.4 363 21 4 A2A2 68 68012853 200GU00114 SPRING WALK STONE-ET 54 111 89 173 0.13 30 0.01 8 160 -0.2 52 2.95 0.5 112 28 5 A2A2 65 68017224 007GU00434 SPRING WALK SHERBERTS MINT 42 68 84 -612 0.15 -2 0.08 -6 200 0.1 45 2.75 3.1 -219 16 14 A2A2 63 604451 076GU00803 MARFRED MASTERPIECE 46 95 89 804 -0.10 17 -0.03 21 -267 -3.2 58 3.25 -6.4 856 19 22 43 68012836 031GU00617 VILLA CREST ADVANCE 15 25 68 -103 0.07 8 -0.01 -5 172 1.0 28 2.75 0.7 -124 6 -5 A2A2 38 604702 031GU00612 MAR RAL ROYAL MENTOR 65 165 93 -356 0.03 -11 0.05 -4 -49 -1.1 71 3.06 0.6 -362 -10 -4 A2A2 32 602265 072GU00120 FOUR WINDS MAGICMAN-ET 352 986 97 -223 0.04 -3 0.02 -3 -75 -1.4 89 2.95 0.0 -99 2 0 A1A2 11 604762 076GU00804 SNIDERS LORAL ARCHIE 51 95 90 -729 0.16 -6 0.10 -7 -97 0.0 64 3.44 0.1 -777 -8 -7 7 20055012 030GU09834 LES JAONNETS CARA CONQUEROR 17 67 72 1478 -0.06 54 -0.18 14 400 -0.1 19 2.74 2.9 A2A2

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# Body Name Appr REL FLC UDC PTAT Stat Strn Depth SNIDERS RONALDS ALSTAR 87 88 2.6 0.0 0.7 -2.9 -0.5 -1.3 SPRING WALK ICY ICEBERG-ET 86 72 2.3 -0.6 0.1 1.4 0.2 0.6 IDLE GOLD IDLE NEER CASANOVA-ET 15 62 1.4 0.0 0.8 2.2 0.3 0.4 SNIDERS RONALDS ALSTAR 99 90 2.4 -0.1 0.5 -2.8 -0.5 -1.3 GOLDEN J RONALD GRUMPY 82 88 0.4 1.7 1.0 -1.3 -1.4 -1.4 FARIA FARMS MESSENGER 5 49 2.3 1.0 1.4 2.5 1.8 1.4 MYOWN POKER BINGO-ET 45 73 0.2 -0.6 -0.3 -0.5 -0.9 -1.4 GOLDEN J LES GEORGE 50 82 0.4 1.2 1.3 0.2 0.1 -0.3 MILLBORNE TILLER FAYES FAME 21 69 3.9 2.3 2.4 3.3 1.2 1.9 OAK KNOB MAXIE LAREDO 47 65 0.8 1.7 0.6 -0.3 0.2 -0.9 JENS GOLD C BLUE SPRUCE-ET 119 87 1.2 1.2 1.4 2.4 1.2 1.3 IDLE NEER SUCCESS 18 68 0.0 0.6 1.0 -0.7 -0.5 -0.4 PINE RIDGE DOUBLE L-ET 109 75 0.1 2.0 1.2 -3.3 -2.0 -1.1 INDIAN ACRES AMERICAN PIE 76 84 3.0 2.0 1.3 -1.2 -1.1 -1.8 GOLDEN J SKIPPER GARY 31 74 0.3 0.9 1.2 2.1 0.3 0.8 MAPLEHURST TILLER LANE 57 67 2.1 -0.5 0.5 1.3 1.0 1.3 KNAPPS MR AMERICA-ET 90 90 0.3 0.7 0.7 1.9 -0.9 -0.2 IDLE NEER ELMER 10 54 0.1 1.6 1.4 1.4 -0.1 -1.0 SPRING WALK SHERBERTS BART 16 63 1.5 0.8 1.0 -1.9 -0.9 -1.2 VILLA CREST MONARCH 13 59 2.0 2.1 0.5 0.0 -0.3 0.1 SPRING WALK STONE-ET 92 79 0.9 0.1 0.0 -1.4 -0.5 -0.2 SPRING WALK SHERBERTS MINT 38 75 2.8 1.4 1.6 -1.2 -1.2 -0.2 MARFRED MASTERPIECE 79 88 2.0 -0.5 0.1 2.4 2.2 2.3 VILLA CREST ADVANCE 21 66 1.4 1.4 0.2 -0.8 -1.7 -1.8 MAR RAL ROYAL MENTOR 170 94 1.9 1.3 1.4 2.0 2.0 1.5 FOUR WINDS MAGICMAN-ET 627 96 0.7 0.1 0.8 2.9 1.7 1.4 SNIDERS LORAL ARCHIE 69 87 0.5 1.6 1.1 1.8 1.0 -0.1

Dairy Rump Thurl L egs Legs Foot F orm Angle Width Side Rear Angle 0.8 H 1.0 -2.0 P 0.2 S 0.6 1.2 1.6 H 1.5 1.5 P 0.5 S 0.8 1 2.6 L 1.7 0.8 P 0.0 S 0.8 0.3 0.8 H 0.9 -2.1 P 0.2 S 0.4 1.3 0.4 H 0.3 -1.0 P 0.5 H 0.5 0.6 -0.3 H 0.4 1.7 P 0.3 S 1.3 0.4 0.7 H 0.5 -0.6 S 0.2 S 0.3 -0.1 0.7 L 0.0 0.7 S 0.6 S 0.2 0.6 1.8 H 0.6 2.1 P 0.6 S 1.4 1.3 -0.1 L 1.5 0.1 P 0.2 H 0.2 0.7 2.2 L 2.0 0.5 P 0.8 S 0.5 0.2 0.5 L 0.1 -0.6 S 0.1 H 0.2 0.2 0.4 H 3.8 -1.4 S 0.3 S 0.3 -0.1 -0.7 H 2.6 -1.3 P 1.4 S 1.4 0.5 2.2 L 2.2 1.0 S 0.5 S 0.4 0.0 1.9 L 0.0 1.7 S 1.1 S 0.0 0.5 2.0 L 1.7 -0.6 P 0.7 H 0.1 0.1 1.1 H 0.2 0.3 P 0.1 H 0.3 0.3 -0.3 H 2.1 -1.1 P 0.9 S 0.5 0.4 -0.4 H 1.3 -0.8 P 0.6 S 0.6 0.7 0.4 H 2.7 -0.5 P 0.1 H 0.2 0.8 1.3 H 1.5 -1.3 P 0.4 S 1.2 0.8 2.0 H 0.1 2.5 S 0.7 S 1.0 0.7 -1.0 L 1.0 -0.8 P 0.8 S 0.4 1.1 -1.4 L 0.8 1.2 P 0.7 S 1.3 0.0 -0.5 H 0.5 2.2 S 0.6 H 0.3 0.9 -1.1 L 0.7 1.1 P 0.2 H 0.2 0.5

Fore Rear Rear Udder Udder Teat Teat Attch Hght Wdth Cleft Depth Place Length 0.0 0.1 1.5 0.8 D 1.3 C 0.4 0.1 -0.3 1.0 0.8 -1.1 D 0.8 W 1.0 2.2 -0.2 1.8 2.3 0.0 D 1.1 W 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.1 1.4 0.6 D 1.4 C 0.3 0.0 1.1 1.3 0 1.3 S 2.3 C 1.3 -0.2 1.7 0.7 0.8 0.2 S 1.4 C 0.4 0.6 -0.8 0.1 0.3 0.1 D 0.3 W 1.9 1.5 2.7 1.5 1.4 -0.3 S 0.8 C 1.2 -0.7 2.8 2.3 1.4 0.6 S 2.3 C 2.6 -0.5 1.0 0.7 0.8 1.8 S 1.2 C 2.2 -2.7 0.1 3.3 2.7 2.4 D 0.3 W 0.1 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.9 0.3 S 0.3 C 0.7 -1.3 2.5 1.1 1.3 0.8 S 2.0 C 2.2 -2.6 3.2 2.6 0.4 -0.3 S 3.5 C 0.2 0.1 1.0 1.9 1.3 -0.7 S 0.7 C 1.3 -2.4 -1.6 0.8 1.6 0.8 D 2.4 C 0.3 1.2 0.0 1.4 1.0 0.8 S 0.1 C 0.9 -0.9 1.8 1.8 0.5 1.0 S 2.0 C 0.3 -0.1 1.0 0.7 0.4 -0.4 S 1.2 C 0.7 -2.3 2.3 1.2 -0.4 0.6 S 2.8 C 2.4 -1.9 -0.8 -0.3 0.3 0.1 S 0.3 C 0.4 -1.2 2.6 2.4 0.8 -0.3 S 1.7 C 0.1 -0.2 -1.3 0.5 1.5 0.8 D 1.3 W 1.4 0.9 1.3 1.9 -0.3 1.4 S 2.4 W 1.0 0.2 2 0.9 0.7 1.0 S 1.7 C 0.3 1.1 1.5 0.3 -0.6 -1.3 S 1.7 W 1.6 1.4 2.9 0.8 -0.3 0.6 S 2.1 C 1.0 0.1

Active A.I. Average 27 bulls +447M +0.02% +23F -.02% +11P +0.9 PTAT +1.3 FLC +0.9 UDC +86 PTI 12

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AI Young Sires Released For Sampling

Since February 2012 - Ranked By Parent Average PTI

Name Reg# NAAB # Milk % Fat % Prot PTAT N M$ PTI DPR PL HERDLIFE BOOSTER YOUNG SIRES (PA for both DPR and PL ranks in the top half of the current cow population) LANG HAVEN ASTAR NAVARRO-ET 68045934 001GU00445 1162 0.03 57 -0.04 32 1.1 382 191 1.1 1.4 SIRE: SNIDERS RONALDS ALSTAR DAM: LANG HAVEN LES NICOLETTE EX-91 (92/92) 3-04 365D 34,500M 4.5% 1540F 3.2% 1112P FLAMBEAU MANOR TILLER LES-ET G'DAM: LANG HAVEN DECISION NIAGARA VG-85 (85/74) 3-03 365D 32,820M*5.1% 1687F*3.1% 1026P ABIQUA ACRES GRUMPY SERGEANT SIRE: GOLDEN J RONALD GRUMPY MGS: TROTACRE MERCURY LORD

68029932 001GU00442 262 0.18 43 0.04 15 0.0 502 119 1.5 5.8 DAM: ABIQUA ACRES LORDS SPRINKLES VG-86 (83/84) 5-10 365D 26670M 5.1% 1350F 3.3% 878P G'DAM: ABIQUA ACRES GOLIATH SPANGLE VG-83 4-00 294D 22710M 4.4% 1006F 3.2% 734P

ABIQUA ACRES ALSTAR VIP 68042650 007GU00450 A2A2 498 0.12 43 -0.02 13 -0.3 477 114 2.7 5.2 SIRE: SNIDERS RONALDS ALSTAR DAM: ABIQUA ACRES GOLIATH VELMA EX-90 (90/91) 7-02 365D 22,130M 5.2% 1157F 3.4% 744P MGS: ROZELYN PATMAR P GOLIATH-ET G'DAM: ABIQUA ACRES NICKS VANILLA VG-87 (82/80) 4-08 365D 27,230M 4.5% 1214F 3.6% 969P SPRING WALK LEXUS PEPSI SIRE: FLAMBEAU MANOR C LEXUS-ET MGS: ROZELYN PATMAR JAY GLACIER

69496748 001GU00443 -24 0.17 28 0.07 11 0.8 252 98 1.2 2.1 DAM: SPRING WALK ICY POPS-ET EX-91 (91/91) 4-09 365D 28810M 5.0% 1433F 3.5% 1014 G'DAM: LANTZ FARM TILLER ICY EX-91 (9/88) 3-03 365D 39160M 5.4% 2117F 3.5% 1387P

LOYAL ACRES YB BUCKY 68041173 054GU00465 68 0.07 15 0.03 8 1.5 132 89 0.3 1.4 SIRE: EDGEWATER MEADOWS YOGIBEAR-ET DAM: LOYAL ACRES LUXURY BERNETA EX-92 (92/90) 4-11 365D 17,440M 4.2% 741F 3.4% 590P MGS: TROTACRE JAY MR LUXURY-ET G'DAM: LOYAL ACRES R O BALERINA EX-90 (91/85) 3-02 305D 12,200M 5.0% 604F 3.6% 437P KNAPPS APIE TOP NOTCH 68047498 054GU00468 190 -0.08 -6 -0.04 -1 1.4 202 54 0.3 3.8 SIRE: INDIAN ACRES AMERICAN PIE DAM: KNAPPS REGIS TAMBOURINE, EX-94 (95/91) 3-03 365D 23960M 4.6% 1105F 3.2% 770P MGS: MARODORE ENHANCER REGIS G'DAM: KNAPPS ACE TAMERA, EX-91 (90/92) 5-06 365D 24830M 4.6% 1146F 3.3% 809P COULEE CREST GRUMPY LEGEND-ET SIRE: GOLDEN J RONALD GRUMPY MGS: LANG HAVEN TILLER NICK-ET

68045040 007GU00451 A2A2 1276 0.12 78 -0.01 40 1.6 475 232 -0.8 1.9 DAM: COULEE CREST NICK LORILYN VG-89 (87/91) 3-05 305D 36,210M 5.2% 1,900F 3.0% 1084P G'DAM: FLAMBEAU MANOR DECISION LORI-ET EX-90 (87/90) 3-09 365D 44,250M 5.9% 2600F 3.0% 1313P

COULEE CREST BLUE SPRICE LAKODA 68045604 014GU00324 A1A2 1220 0.09 71 -0.03 35 1.8 338 213 -0.4 0.0 SIRE: JENS GOLD C BLUE SPRUCE-ET DAM: COULEE CREST NICK LORILYN VG-89 (87/91) 1-11 365D 32,060M 5.1% 1624F 3.2% 1010P MGS: LANG HAVEN TILLER NICK-ET G'DAM: FLAMBEAU MANOR DECISION LORI-ET EX-90 (87/90) 3-09 365D 44,250M 5.9% 2600F 3.0% 1313P LANG HAVEN PRADA NICO-ET 68045933 014GU00323 A2A2 883 0.06 49 -0.01 28 1.6 255 181 -0.8 0.2 SIRE: INDIAN ACRES PRADA-ET DAM: LANG HAVEN LES NICOLETTE-ET EX-91 (92/92) 3-04 365D 34,500M 4.5% 1540F 3.2% 1112P MGS: FLAMBEAU MANOR TILLER LES-ET G'DAM: LANG HAVEN DECISION NIAGARA-ET VG-85 (85/74) 3-03 365D 32,820M 5.1% 1687F 3.1% 1026P IDLE NEER CONCERT 68048678 054GU00470 1398 -0.07 48 -0.10 28 1.7 257 163 -1.8 1.5 SIRE: JENS GOLD AARON CRUNCH DAM: IDLE GOLD IDLE NEER CONFETI-ET VG-86 (88/83) 2-09 365D 25130M 3.7% 929F 3.0% 751P MGS: IDLE NEER SUCCESS G'DAM: IDLE GOLD ROYAL CONTESSA-ET VG-88 (86/88) 5-02 365D 39960M 4.5% 1780F 3.2% 1285P UP THE CREEK CRUNCH PAYDAY 68046984 007GU00456 A1A2 640 0.08 42 -0.03 17 1.6 224 151 -1.4 1.3 SIRE: JENS GOLD AARON CRUNCH DAM: MOZIERS TURLEY PASSION OF UTC EX-92 (92/91) 3-04 338D 20,940M 4.6% 963F 3.3% 685P MGS: PENNY LANE ROYAL OAK TURLEY G'DAM: MOZIERS VIGILANT PENELOPE EX-90 (90/92) 4-03 356D 21,080M 4.8% 1015F 3.2% 684P JENS GOLD B SPRUCE WINSLOW 68032126 007GU00453 A1A2 814 0.02 39 -0.01 26 1.0 240 144 0.3 0.6 SIRE: JENS GOLD C BLUE SPRUCE DAM: JENS GOLD SAMSON WYOLA VG-88 (87/88) 4-02 305D 25,700M 4.5% 1146F 3.1% 809P MGS: SOUTHERN JUSTICE BANGER SAMSON G'DAM: JENS GOLD GLACIER WHYTOUT VG-81 (85/77) 4-03 334D19,450M 5.1% 995F 3.7% 717P SNIDERS GRUMPY ASSAULT-ET SIRE: GOLDEN J RONALD GRUMPY MGS: SNIDERS LORAL GOLDUST

68045133 007GU00452 A2A2 462 0.09 36 -0.04 9 1.4 313 127 -0.3 3.2 DAM: SNIDERS GOLDUST ALTANNA EX091 (93/88) 4-11 365D 28,350M 4.6% 1317F 2.9% 824P G'DAM: CEDAR FRINGED ALTANN EX-95 (95/93) LIFE: 168,160M 4.8% 8,035F 3.3% 5,522P

DIX LEE GRUMPY VAMPIRE SIRE: GOLDEN J RONALD GRUMPY MGS: TROTACRE LORAL TILLER-ET

68042114 014GU00320 575 0.06 36 0.01 20 1.1 270 123 -0.3 DAM: DIX LEE TILLER VENOM EX-92 (90/92) 6-07 365D 30450M 4.1% 1262F 3.1% 938P G'DAM: DIX LEE GARGOYLE VIXEN VG-85 2-01 365D 14310M 5.2% 737F 3.5% 495P

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IDLE NEER CONCEPT-ET 68045358 014GU00322 A1A2 1248 -0.15 26 -0.05 31 1.5 170 123 -1.0 1.0 SIRE: LANG HAVEN DECISIONS NATURAL DAM: IDLE GOLD IDLE NEER CONFETI-ET VG-86 (88/83) 2-09 365D 25130M 3.7% 929F 3.0% 751P MGS: IDLE NEER SUCCESS G'DAM: IDLE GOLD ROYAL CONTESSA-ET VG-88 (86/88) 5-02 365D 39960M 4.5% 1780F 3.2% 1285P LANG HAVEN NATURAL MR T 68045281 014GU00321 A2A2 310 0.05 23 0.06 19 1.3 196 111 -1.0 1.7 SIRE: LANG HAVEN DECISIONS NATURAL DAM: GR-LANG HAVEN SILVERADO TANGO EX-90 (91/86) 3-09 365D 28740M 4.9% 1418F 3.8% 1084P MGS: COULEE CREST R O SILVERADO G'DAM: PR-LANG HAVEN LUCAS TAUSCHER "NC" 8-03 365D 20030M 4.0% 801F 3.0% 601P INDIAN ACRES PHOENIX-ET SIRE: SNIDERS LORAL GOLDUST MGS: FOUR WINDS MAGICMAN-ET

68029884 200GU00306 A1A2 226 0.00 10 -0.03 2 1.2 -33 56 -1.3 -1.2 DAM: INDIAN ACRES MM PISTACHIO PIE EX-94 (95/90) 4-10 365D 26,187M 5.1% 1330F 3.6% 939P G'DAM: INDIAN ACRES DAYS PUMPKIN PIE VG-87

KNAPPS REGIS BEST BUY 68047496 054GU00466 -37 0.05 5 -0.03 -7 1.0 79 27 -0.3 SIRE: MARODORE ENHANCER REGIS-ET DAM: KNAPPS ACE MISS BEST, EX-92 (91/91) 6-02 365D 24,730M 5.4% 1330F 3.2% 799P MGS: KNAPPS PERFECTO ACE G'DAM: KNAPPS MISS BEST EX-93 (93/93) 3-04 365D 28,510M 6.4% 1812F 3.4% 959P

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May 2013 — Guernsey Breeders' Journal

Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain, And the wavin' wheat, can sure smell sweet, When the wind comes right behind the rain. You're doin' fine, Oklahoma! Oklahoma--O.K

nd doin’ fine is exactly what the Oklahoma Guernsey Breeders’ Association has in store for your experience at the 2013 National Guernsey Convention. Chairs, Dale & Stanley Chupp and their families, along with the entire Oklahoma GBA family have planned an action packed six days to showcase their hospitality, cows and farms. Kicking off the National Convention on Wednesday, June 19 is a tour of their state capitol, Oklahoma City. The first stop is at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum which is dedicated to the victims of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murray Federal Building in Oklahoma City. After the morning tour of the museum, lunch will be served at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. From fine art, pop

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

culture and firearms, to Native American objects, historical cowboy gear, shopping and more, the Museum tells America’s story as it unfolds across the west. A hop

skip and a jump back to the hotel, that evening’s dinner will include a night of laughter with local comedian, Bill Chitwood, a 50 year, fourth generation dairy farmer who has spent his life listening to and retelling stories and jokes. On Thursday, enjoy a morning eating ice

Bluebell Creamery

cream at the Blue Bell Creamery where, guided tours and videos present their ice cream production story. Then lunch is served at the Bass Pro Shop – the shop that caters to the outdoor lover in all of us! The early part of the afternoon offers two opportunities; a visit to the Oklahoma Aquarium located in Jenks on the Arkansas River which houses over 200 varieties of marine life and aquatic animal life exhibits. Or spend the afternoon shopping in the variety of antique shops located in Jenks. Then it’s back to the hotel for dinner with special guest, Betty Thompson, the 2012 Miss America First Runner-Up. Her platform, “Milk, it really does a body good” has garnered national attention for the dairy industry. An accomplished and lovely speaker, her message motivates both young

Guernsey Breeders’ Journal — May 2013

and young at heart. Friday is a day to enjoy watching the youth of the Association show off their skills in various competitions, or attend one of the numerous meetings throughout the day. The evening ends with a Dinner featuring the Embryo, Betty Thompson 2012 Miss America Semen & Choice First Runner-Up Auction before the youth spend the rest of the night dancing away as the DJ spins the tunes. Then grab your boots, for Saturday is farm tour day! The day kicks off at Mar Gold Guernseys in Pierce City, Missouri. Owned by Marlane Williams, Mar Gold milks approximately 65 head with a herd average of 16,337M 725F 598P. Marlane wrote, “I fell in love with the Guernsey cow when I was young. My mom introduced me to Guernseys when she taught me how to milk and I began helping her when I was 8 years old. By the time I was 12, I was doing all of the evening milking myself. We didn’t milk many cows, 15 to 20. They were my 4-H and FFA projects and a part of me was lost when we quit selling milk commercially when I was 17. Years later, my employment allowed me an opportunity to move back home to Missouri where I purchased a 40 acre farm… that was not a dairy farm. I tore out the

faulted for managing with my heart instead of my head.” After the tour at Mar Gold, lunch will be at the Joplin Stockyard. More than 450,000 head of cattle are marketed through Joplin Regional Stockyards annually, making it the largest cow/calf auction in the nation. Then it’s on to Chupps Guernseys where the activities and cows are exciting and endless! Homemade ice cream and dessert will

Marlane Williams

back half of the old barn built in 1923, cleaned out what I had managed to put into savings, and modified the barn to where I could start milking my 8 cows in a stanchion barn. I thought I was in heaven fter 25 years of dreaming. I had my little dairy milking 8 cows on Grade C. My cow numbers slowly grew and in 2008 I had a new well dug, more concrete poured and began milking Grade A. I am still working a full time job, finally hired some part time help for weekday mornings and currently milk 65 (in that same renovated flat barn) with more coming on. I purchased another 40 acres a few miles from the farm for additional pasture for heifers. I recently built a resting only free-stall barn. The hay rack feeds 40 at a time and the free stall barn houses 60. I purchase all my grain and hay. I do some AI breeding on my heifers, however my breeding program primarily consists of using bulls as it is difficult for me to catch and time breeding with the schedule I keep. I usually search for a bull out of a cow that scores Excellent and is AI-sired. I also seek components. Production isn’t as important to me as my cows typically milk pretty well. My schedule doesn’t allow the cows to be shown much. Missouri State Fair is the only show they attend. If you visit the farm looking for a show place, it isn’t. If you visit the farm looking for a working dairy, you’ll find it. The cows are loved and well cared for. I can be

Marlane Williams

Paige, Justin, Daniel and Tyler Chupp

be on hand to greet tour goers. Sale cattle for both the National Sale and the Chupps Dispersal will be available for viewing. A special 3 on 3 basketball tournament and judging contests for all ages will be conducted. The basketball team members are required to all be from different states and national members. There will be money prizes for the top teams and individuals for these contests. Watch for more information at the registration desk when you arrive. There will also be swimming for the younger kids and more activities will be available for the balance of the afternoon. The Chupp family bought their first Guernseys in the Oklahoma Guernsey Sale at the Mungles Guernsey Farm in 1978. In 1995, brothers Dale and Stanley took over and bought the farm from their father, EJ when Dale moved back from Ohio. They purchased the Bobby Griggs herd at that time to increase their herd size and sustain

Maria & Dale Chupp, Tyler, Paige & Justin

the two families. That established the basis for the genetics of their herd. Through the past 18 years they have bred and developed national champions and All-Americans, as well as purchased and sold numerous cattle supporting sales across the country. The farm today consists of Dale and Maria and their three children, Tyler, Paige and Justin and Stanley and Cindy and their son Daniel. Cow families that will be featured on the tour and in the sale include three-time All-American, Stockwell Farms Hailey, EX-94 with 24,810M, 939F 798P at 5-11 365D and fresh this spring with a bull calf. She also has an EX-91 Reserve All American daughter, Lantz Chupps Haileys Comet with records to 19,507M and other daughters in the herd. Chupps Farm Goldstar Dazzle, EX-94 and nominated AllAmerican five times, has many offspring in the herd as does show winner Lily Lane Enhancer Ernie. These are just a few of the many outstanding family members to be seen and featured in the Chupps Dispersal Sale on Monday. The evening will end at the farm with an Amish-style family meal, entertainment from a local church band and lots of laughter with Dallas, Texas-based comedian Lyndy Phillips. Combining amazing sleight of hand and illusions with comedy antics, Lyndy will have you laughing out loud as he does the impossible with everyday objects: ropes, money, ties, eggs, paper, lipstick, cards, and more. Watch out as Lyndy borrows money, rings, and other items from the audience and even steals a few watches, wallets, and neckties. Lyndy speaks and performs with a transparency that allows listeners of all stages of life to identify with him. For more than two decades, Lyndy Phillips has made audiences laugh with his insightful blend of comedic storytelling, sleight-of-hand illusions, and audience interaction. Sunday and Monday are days dedicated to meetings, the youth and the sales. It’s six days that you won’t want to miss in Oklahoma!

Cindy & Stanley Chupp, Daniel & Romeo

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2013 National Convention Wednesday, June 19

Tulsa, Oklahoma R e g i s t r at ion F or m

8:00 am Buses depart for OKC tours 10:00 Arrive at Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum 12:00 Lunch & tour at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum 5:00 Arrive at hotel 7:00 pm Dinner w/Comedian

Thursday, June 20

S c h e d u l e

8:00 am Depart for Bluebell Creamery 11:30 Lunch at Bass Pro Shop 12:45 Depart for Oklahoma Aquarium or Antique Shopping in Jenks 3:15 Arrive at hotel 4:00 Queen Orientation 5:00 Youth Contest Orientation 6:30 Welcome to Oklahoma Banquet w/Special Guest Betty Thompson, Miss America 1st Runner Up 2012 8:30 pm Youth Committee Meeting

Friday, June 21

C o n v e n t i o n

7:30 - 9:00 am Young Sire Open Forum 8:00 am-2:00 pm Quiz Bowl Contest 8:00 – 10:00 am Golden Guernsey Committee 9:00 am Dairybelt Guernsey Sires Board Meeting 10:00-11:00 Show Committee Open Forum 11:00-12:00 Show Committee Meeting 11:00 am United Guernsey Genetics Board Meeting 11:30-1:00 Lunch Buffet 1:00-3:00 pm Type Committee Meeting 1:00-3:00 pm Genetic Improvement Committee Meeting 2:00-5:00 pm Prepared Public Speaking Contest 2:00 pm Scholarship Interviews begin 3:00-4:00 pm Foundation Meeting 3:00-4:00 Resolutions Committee 4:00 pm Extemporaneous Speaking Contest 6:30 Dinner & Embryo, Semen & Choice Auction 9:30 Youth Dance with DJ

Saturday, June 22

7:00 Buses Depart 9:00-10:00 Mar Gold Guernseys Farm Tour 10:15-10:45 Mar Gold Heifer farm 11:00 Lunch at Joplin Stockyards 2:30 Chupps Guernsey Farm Tour View all Sale Cattle 3:00 3 on 3 Basketball youth tournament 3:30-4:30 Homemade ice cream 5:00 Judging Contest ends 6:00 pm Dinner @ Chupps Farm w/Entertainment 9:30 pm Arrive at Hotel

Sunday, June 23

8:00 am Church Service 9:15 am Awards Breakfast 11:15 am Youth Free Pizza Lunch 11:30 am Youth Outing to Big Splash 1:30 Open Forum w/John Ayars The Future of our Guernsey Cow 5:30 pm Youth Banquet

NAME(s): ___________________________________________ Age: ___ ___________________________________________________ Age: ___ ___________________________________________________ Age: ___ ___________________________________________________ Age: ___ ___________________________________________________ Age: ___ Farm Name: ________________________________________________ Address; ___________________________________________________ City: ____________________________ State; ______ Zip: ___________ Phone: ___________________ Email: ___________________________ Persons available to help with Youth Contests? __________________________________________________ Early (5/15) Late (5/31) Number Wednesday June 19 Reg. Cost Reg. Cost Attending Total Tour to OK City National Memorial & Museum, Adult $45 $50 ____ _________ Lunch & National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Child 12 & under $32 $37 _____ _________ Dinner w/Entertainment Adult $32 $37 _____ _________ Child 12 & under $17 $22 _____ _________ Thursday June 20 Tour: Blue Bell Creamery, Bass Pro Shops, Lunch, Oklahoma Aquarium Adult $45 $50 _____ _________ or Antique Shopping Child 12 & under $30 $35 _____ _________ Select: ______ OK Aquarium or ______ Antique Shopping Dinner w/Special Guests Adult $31 $36 _____ _______ Child 12 & under $17 $22 _____ _________ Friday June 21 Lunch Buffet Adult $20 $25 _____ _________ Child 12 & under $15 $20 _____ _________ Dinner & Embryo Auction Adult $35 $45 _____ _________ Child 12 & under $17 $22 _____ _________ Saturday June 22 Farm Tour, Mar Gold & Chupps Farm, Lunch, Ice Cream & Dinner Adult $49 $55 _____ _________ w/Comedian Child 12 & under $33 $38 _____ _________ Sunday June 23 Awards Breakfast Adult $25 $31 _____ ________ Child 12 & under $12 $17 ____ ________ Youth Big Splash $13 $16 _____ _________ Youth Banquet Adult $39 $49 _____ _________ Child 12 & under $17 $22 _____ _________ Monday June 24 Sale Lunch Adult $10 $15 _____ _________ Child 12 & under $5 $10 _____ _________ Bus $5 $10 _____ _________ Convention T-Shirts S-XL - $15 No. ______ 2x-3x -$17 No. _____ _________ Please indicate size TOTAL $_________ Please indicate if you require special dietary needs. ________________________________________________

Early registrations must be postmarked by May 15. Make checks payable to: Oklahoma Guernsey Breeders Association. Completed registration forms should be mailed to: Dale & Monday, June 24 Maria Chupp, 8464 W 580 Rd Inola, OK 74036. 8:00 am Annual Meeting Hotel Reservations should be made with Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center 8:00 am AGYA Annual Meeting 6808 South 107th East Ave Tulsa, OK 74133, 1-800-264-0165. Use code: National Guernsey 9:30 Buses depart to Sale Association when making reservations. Rooms are blocked until June 1st. The discounted 11:00 National Convention Sale room rate is $99.00/double $169.00/suite per night plus tax. Shuttle service from Airport to Chupps Farm Dispersal Immediately following Convention Sale hotel available. For questions: Dale Chupp: 918-630-0495 Maria Chupp 918-697-6589 dmchupp@fairpoint.net –or- Stanley & Cindy Chupp 918-638-1194 stanleyandcindy@hotmail.com

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National Convention

Round Table

he National Guernsey Convention comes around each summer in a different location. In this crazy economy and our busy lives, some may ask why spend the money or time to attend this event. Here are a few breeders that provide insight into their reasons to attend. Thanks to Dan Fritsche, Minnesota; Emily Hartmann, Illinois; Katie Dixon, Missouri and Melissa Morrow, Pennsylvania for your answers. How many years have you been attending National Conventions as a junior and adult? Fritsche: For about 10 years, unfortunately work has kept me away from the last few and likely this year’s as well. But I’m looking forward to the next conventions and the opportunity to attend again. Hartmann: I attended convention as a junior only a few times. However, as an adult I have attended 8 of the past 9 years. Dixon: My first convention as a Jr was 1994 in VT and my last year as a Jr. was 2010 in PA when I was crowned Queen. I think I missed one year in between. Since then, as an adult, I have missed only 3 conventions. Morrow: I have been attending theNational Convention since the 1987 convention in

Katie Dixon

Melissa Morrow

Pittsburgh. In those 25 years, I believe I have only missed 5.

Youth contests, farm tours, sightseeing, and visiting with other youth and adult members. What better way to see the country and to see other Guernsey breeders' operations than during Guernsey convention. ~ Dan Fritsche Which were some of your favorites and why? Fritsche: 2001 in Minnesota. This was my first Guernsey Convention and I was a part of the sale crew and the farm tours. Fritsche Farms was able to host the morning farm tour along with our town’s June Dairy Month Breakfast on the Farm. It was a great chance for our neighbors, towns people and Guernsey breeders from around the country to have a great pancake breakfast and walk the pasture. 2005 in Branson, MO when I was given the honor of being named National Outstanding Youth, a memory I hold to this day and the year the American Guernsey Youth Association first began. 2009 in Dallas, TX. Our farm had an embryo lot on the sale, and this is the only sale I’ve known of to hold the sale in a theatre with live cattle walking the stage. Hartmann: One of the most memorable conventions was the Iowa Convention in 2007. I was 9 months pregnant with my youngest child. My physician was less than pleased when she learned that I was making the six hour trip to Iowa, but we packed the necessities in case of an emergency trip to the hospital. We really enjoyed convention and took the time to play softball with our older children, Lauren and Braden at the Field of Dreams. Connor was born two weeks later. A few other favorites include WI in 2008 because that was our first year for having a national sale consignment. And finally, 2011 in Illinois. The Illinois convention gave our family an op-

Dan Fritsche & fiancee` Julie Thompson

Kevin & Emily Hartmann Family

portunity to visit with fellow members at our open house, share southern Illinois hospitality, see Illinois juniors win quiz bowl and showcase an outstanding national sale lineup. Dixon: I enjoy every one. Every year there is something different that makes that convention memorable. 2010 in PA was a wonderful convention as PA pulled out all the stops, but was also very important to me because of the Queen contest. Wisconsin in 2003 was extremely enjoyable. Morrow: The 1988 convention in Washington was an amazing experience for a young girl away from home without her parents for the first time. My surrogates for the week were Patty McMurray and Alan Kozak who ensured that we experienced all that convention has to offer while keeping us focused on quiz bowl. However, I will never forget the thrill of watching Pennsylvania's Janice Garber being crowned as the National Guernsey Queen. I was hooked! I knew that I would do whatever chores my father required so that I could continue attending conventions. Seven years later in Oregon ('95), I had the priviledge of fulfilling the dream that started in Washington when I was crowned as the National Guernsey Princess. Over the years, there have been so many special memories: quiz bowl contests, beautiful cows, and amazing people. Every convention offers a new opportunity to share our passion for Guernseys. In Or-

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egon ('95) and Maryland ('96) serving on the Golden Guernsey committee provided an opportunity for me to learn more about the business and marketing side of our association. I especially enjoyed convention tours (TX '09 and PA'10) with the breeders who have capitalized on our milk's unique qualities and developed successful markets for Guernsey milk products. Finally, nothing will ever compare to the joy of watching our current youth pursuing their own dreams at the National Convention- delivering a flawless speech, answering the winning quiz bowl question, becoming a National Outstanding Youth, entering their first extemporaneous speaking contest, making lifelong friendships, and developing a lifelong love affair with Guernseys. Give 3 reasons to attend a national convention. Fritsche: Contests where youth can compete and adults can encourage all the youth members. Farm tours where you can see firsthand how your other breeders operate, get new ideas, and see sire daughters first hand. Socializing with your members between contests, on the tours and in the banquets. Hartmann: Attending convention allows you the opportunity to network with other Guernsey enthusiasts from across the country. You can your share ideas with others

for the betterment of the breed and the association. You can also take home new information for your own operation. By attending convention you also have the chance to reconnect with Guernsey family. The Guernsey Association is a close community of caring, family oriented members that enjoy spending time together. Being together at convention allows us to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. Finally, Guernsey convention provides an opportunity for our children to get involved with their Guernseys. The American Guernsey Association has the strongest youth program out of all of the registered dairy breed associations. The AGA Convention allows the next generation to become involved in sharing their skills and knowledge of their Guernseys. Dixon: 1) Enjoying people who have Guernseys as major priorities in their lives 2) Supporting Guernsey youth, without them there is no future 3) visiting other farms and points of interest, you never know when an awesome idea that could work for you may be found. Morrow: 1. National convention offers so many opportunities to learn from the experience of fellow members about our breed, successful management practices, genetics and breeding programs, and marketing opportunities with Guernseys. 2. Be part of the discussion about how to move our

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breed forward so future generations choose Guernseys for their dairy operations. 3. Broaden your horizons by attending the historic or cultural tours, visiting farms, and participating in the seminars or contests. What experiences from participating in junior/senior activities do you take or use in your current job or life? Fritsche: Guernsey youth activities, whether competing in contests, being named an Outstanding Youth or Queen/Princess finalist, or now the opportunity to be an AGYA officer or board member is a great addition to a resume. When seeking a job, those points always help to differentiate you from the rest of the pack, and hiring managers do notice. And the skills gained through the many interviews for awards and scholarships have helped build speaking skills that sure come in handy in the working world when speaking in front of a group or leading a meeting. Also, the connections made at convention with other breeders are always useful at shows, sales or when trying to market that next great cow family along with the fact that good friendships with those who share the same interests in the Guernsey cow are always meaningful. Hartmann: Some of my most valuable experiences have come while serving as AGA Director and as the 2011 Convention Chairperson. Working with so many different people with different expertise, different

ideas, and different communication styles has given me the opportunity to building relationships with lots of new members. I continue to believe in the importance of teamwork and transparency. As long as we all continue to work toward the common goal of the betterment of the AGA and the Guernsey breed then we will be successful. Dixon: Networking has been very important as has knowledge learned in quiz bowl and from talking to people and visiting farms. I had tons of support as a youth and am still passionate about Guernseys and work with them every day. I also feel it is important to give back and support current youth. Morrow: Definitely, the greatest benefit was the opportunity through youth programs to develop my public speaking and leadership skills. A broader view of issues facing the dairy industry would be a close second. While I no longer milk or own Guernseys and have reluctantly embraced a more suburban lifestyle, attending conventions keeps me in touch with the current economic and marketing challenges of dairy farmers. All of these are important for my current position teaching agricultural economics courses at Penn State's Altoona campus. What advice or recommendation do you have for the next generation of juniors and young adults?

Fritsche: You may not always be able to attend a convention in another part of the country, but always try to attend when you can. It’s a great opportunity to visit with your fellow AGA members, build new friendships and reinforce old ones. As my parents always told me, take the chance at the banquets to sit at a table with people you don’t know, what better way to visit with new people and make new friends. For the youth, take the opportunity to participate in as many contests as you can, volunteer for an AGYA committee and run for an AGYA board position. You only get to be a youth once, so make the most of it. For the young adults like myself, volunteer to be an AGYA Advisor or help with a committee such as the National Show Socials. We’ll take all the help we can get and it’s a great way to give back to an organization that gave so much to you. And for everyone, encourage the younger members, be it youth or young adults, these will be the members, breeders and leaders of our AGA and breed’s future. A few years back I ran for an At-Large position on the AGA Board and didn’t win the spot, but many breeders I look up to encouraged me afterwards and said how happy they were to see a younger member getting involved, and those words stick with me to this day. Hartmann: Get involved! You can never start too early. For juniors, continue to

work hard with your Guernsey projects and enter competitions. Even if you cannot attend convention, send your photos, posters and essays. For young adults, volunteer. Be an advisor to the AGYA, coach a quiz bowl team, join a committee, and aspire to be a director. But most importantly continue to love and care for our wonderful Guernsey cows! Dixon: Attend the conventions and participate, get to know people, learn from their experiences and always give back. We all need a support system! Morrow: GET INVOLVED! Often we find numerous reasons to sit quietly on the sidelines. However, if you never participate in that first contest or attend your first convention, you are missing many of the benefits of our organization. The AGA offers many programs and services to our members, but our greatest assets are the members themselves and the experiences that they share. Talk to a Master Breeder, introduce yourself to the AGA President, start a quiz bowl team. You are the author of your own Golden Guernsey story and it all starts with that first _____________ (fill in your own "first" here). Follow us on: Twitter @GBJNews Instagram purebredpub

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National Queen Contestants

New York Mary-Elizabeth Foote

Hartford, NY Hailing from Hartford, New York, this 20-year-old Queen contestant comes from a long line of Guernsey breeders at Welcome Stock Farm. The daughter of Wayne and Elizabeth Foote, Mary-Elizabeth started her herd of Guernseys with a gift of a Guernsey calf from her Grandfather, Bill Peck. Through purchases, extensive embryo transfer and IVF programs she and her family have developed their own herd that now consists of 42 Registered Guernseys. “We strive to improve feet and legs, dairy strength, production and longevity through using proven and super sampler bulls when breeding,” she says. Mary-Elizabeth is no stranger to the tanbark trail having developed and worked with numerous Guernseys in the showring at the New York State Fair, Harrisburg and Madison. Her high school graduation present, Hillside Acres Spider Aster received Reserve All American Honors in both the senior and junior divisions of the contest. A FFA American Farmer degree recipient and New York state FFA officer, as well as New York State Guernsey Princess, Mary-Elizabeth is dedicated to youth. She currently leases animals to local youth to show and encourage their participation in Guernsey activities as well as conducting fitting and showmanship clinics at her family farm. She is actively involved in the New York Junior Guernsey Association serving as President and was awarded the Outstanding Guernsey Youth Achievement Award winner in 2012. She has attended previous National conventions participating in the Prepared Public Speaking Contest and Extemporaneous Speaking contest. Mary-Elizabeth also received the Turley Scholarship last year. Currently attending SUNY-Cobleskill, Mary-Elizabeth plans to transfer to Penn State next year to study Agricultural Education and Extension with a double minor in Dairy Science and Communications. Her future plans include pursuing a communications career specializing in Dairy Science advocacy and education. She also has plans to continue an active involvement in the Welcome Stock Farm family operation. Mary-Elizabeth states that the Guernsey breed competitiveness lies in niche marketing. “By informing more dairy breeders about A2 milk and the components that

Guernsey milk offers as well as using the Golden Guernsey trademark, I believe that we will be able to not only compete with other breeds but come out on top!”

South Carolina Rachel Nance

McConnells, SC This queen contestant from McConnells, South Carolina considers herself anything but “just the Farmer’s Daughter”. A vital part of their 125 cow dairy, Rachel can be found each evening in the milking pit, observing herd health and helping with the other farm chores at Nance Farms, LLC. This 17-year-old daughter of Bill and Jane Nance also involves herself with calf care, the nutrition of the herd and farming their 1000 acres as well as traveling to various schools to educate youth on the dairy industry in her area. Rachel enjoys showing as well as judging. She is a member of the state 4-H dairy judging team, has traveled extensively through 4-H and FFA and recently competed in the Dairy Handlers contest at the National FFA Convention. She has exhibited at both national shows in Harrisburg and Louisville and this past fall won the South Carolina Commissioners Cup for Agriculture, an award given to the first place senior showmanship winner. Along with 4-H and FFA, this young lady is involved in numerous community service projects from collecting canned goods to placing flags on veteran’s graves. She enjoys helping at her local church with the nursery, youth and Vacation Bible School. Her plans upon graduating from high school include attending Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College to major in Rural Studies with a concentration in Ag. Communications. “I have a very strong passion for advocating agriculture and I plan to continue that,” she states. “I feel that it is my duty to ensure that consumers and farmers really know how important the Guernsey cow is to the dairy industry.”

Iowa Kelsey Peters

Plainfield, IA Kelsey is the 18-year-old daughter of David and Barb Peters of Plainfield, Iowa. An Elementary Education major at Wartburg College, this 2012 Iowa Guernsey Princess raises show heifers on her family’s grain

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farm. Kelsey started showing in the third grade with her first bottle-bucket calf purchased from her Uncle. She has been showing ever since. An advocate of education, Kelsey has helped with dairy cattle showing workshops through 4-H. She has also received honors judging on her FFA team. In college, she is a member of the Wartburg Association of Student Educators, Math Educator’s Club and involved with the Adopt-A-Grandparent Program and Volunteer Action Center. Planning to continue educating through the classroom in the future, Kelsey plans to continue helping at her family’s farm and maybe one day have her own dairy. Kelsey states that “For consumer purposes, we may emphasize the Golden Guernsey milk and how it differs from that of other dairy breeds. To increase popularity among dairy farmers, I think it is necessary to emphasize the tame nature of the Guernsey cow and the unique personality that comes along with the breed.”

Wisconsin Jaclyn Peterson,

Wilson, WI At age 20, Jaclyn is no stranger to the Guernsey family or the Guernsey tanbark trail. Raised on her family’s dairy farm, Misty Meadow, the family has developed high producing cows as well as show winners. A nursing student at Saint Cloud State University in Minnesota, Jaclyn still helps out milking and feeding the cows and calves when home. Regular hosts to judging teams from UW River Falls, UW Madison and the University of Minnesota, Jaclyn helps with breaking animals to lead for the showring and these clinics as well as baling hay in the summer, showing and fitting for fairs. Numerous showmanship and 4-H honors, as well as FFA awards have been won over her years in high school. Jaclyn has also been the recipient of the Wisconsin Outstanding Guernsey Youth, the Wisconsin Guernsey Princess and Premier Jr. Exhibitor at the Wisconsin State Fair. This past year she had Grand Champion at the NGS & NJS in Madison with Misty Meadows Adacka Pixie. Along with all the dairy related activities, Jaclyn was active in cheerleading and softball during high school as well as holding offices in various organizations. She helps with the yearly community children’s events and the local St. Croix dairy events. At school she works at the college library. Jaclyn states, “For Guernseys to be compet-

itive in the industry, we must breed for longevity, with good feet and legs, and cows must have great udders. We can’t breed cows just for numbers if we want them to last. We must have cows that will last and breed back.”

Maryland Cassidy Lynn Schirmer

Galena, MD Cassidy is no ordinary dairy spokesperson. She doesn’t live on a farm. But her love for the dairy industry is evident in the years and hours she has dedicated to her cows. Cassidy began her journey leasing a calf eight years ago to show and has since purchased and developed, through extensive IVF, her own herd of animals under the Pampered Acres prefix. Living on the edge of the town of Galena, with her parents, David and Belinda Schirmer, this 18 year old senior does take care of a few calves at home from the fall through the winter. “I live on the very edge of the town of Galena on the Eastern Shore so I am able to keep a couple of small calves or heifers on my lot. I always make sure to move them before the heat of the summer can cause any discomfort for my neighbors.” Cassidy milks and works at Pine-Croft Dairy where many of her animals are housed. She also helps other dairies and farms at shows in exchange for housing additional animals. She is a member of various other dairy associations, FFA, 4-H and judging teams. She has reigned as the Eastern Shore Dairy Maid and Dairy Princess as well as the Maryland Guernsey Princess. She has shown at numerous shows and won Senior Showman Champion at the 2011 All American. She placed 5th at the National

FFA Convention in dairy handling. When she isn’t milking, on the show cuircuit or taking care of calves, Cassidy helps younger 4-Hers and the annual 4-H toy drive, is involved with Special Olympics by participating in the Annual Polar Bear Plunge to raise funds and caroling with the Girl Scouts. This queen candidate has plans to immerse herself in the Virginia Tech dairy program. Cassidy believes that the Guernsey has many things that make it competitive in the dairy industry and emphasizing those qualities will help them stay competitive. “While the color makes it unique, the high butterfat and protein make it stand out against other dairy breeds. The healthy fatty acids, omega 3 and 6 make Guernsey milk very important to the public’s diet. Even the beta carotene that will eventually be converted to Vitamin A is sought after. Its ability to boost immunities and help in the prevention of cancer are invaluable.”

Pennsylvania Bethany Trotter,

Enon Valley, PA Bethany is the 20 year-old daughter of Dave and Jill Trotter from Trotacre Farms in Enon Valley, PA. Home to Guernseys and other dairy breeds, Bethany states, “I feel that my love for Guernseys and the dairy industry is mostly because of my love for family. My family, centered around our farm, has taught me all I know and have been my support and resource to be able to do such things as showing cows.” This University of Pittsburg student is pursuing a rehabilitation science major as a prospective physical therapy student. She is a member of the National Society of Col-

legiate Scholars and Rehabilitation Science Student Association. She volunteers at various facilities each semester and is involved in Relay for Life this year. During the summers at home she works at Mohawk Physical Therapy and Fitness, at her family’s ice cream shop and the local dance and gymnastics center. She hopes to continue coaching gymnastics in the future as well. She is currently the Pennsyvlania Guernsey Queen and has participated in the speech contests and other youth activities with the Pennsylvania Juniors. She has traveled to various shows and activities with her cattle and family. “I would hope to let my passion for the industry shine through my personality and attitude,” Bethany states. “I’d like people to see me and ask, ‘Why are you doing what you’re doing?’ In response to that question I would say, “I love and appreciate the Guernsey breed, and by being queen I can give back to the association that has given so much to me.”

Florida Holly Whetsell,

Gainesville, FL Holly , the 2012 Florida Dairy Youth Ambassador, says, “If I could share my passion for the dairy industry with just one person, if not more, I feel like that is one more positive step towards a brighter tomorrow.” This 20-year-old University of Florida student already has her Associates in Agriculture from Hillsborough Community College and is pursuing an advanced degree in Agriculture Education and Communication. The daughter of Janet Whetsell, Holly has grown up helping with all Cont. on pg. 23

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National Outstanding Youth Contestants Mary – Elizabeth Foote

New York “It was a cold afternoon in mid-March 2000 when we took a trip to my grandfather’s farm where I received the news of a lifetime! My grandfather, Bill Peck of Welcome Stock Farm, finally told me I was old enough to show my very own calf! Within the first minutes of hearing those words, I ran into the mud room and threw on my rain boots and jacket and went on an adventure with my mom to make (what would be to a seven-year-old) a life changing decision – I got to choose my very own calf!” Mary-Elizabeth Foote is the 20-year-old daughter of Wayne and Elizabeth Foote. They reside on a one hundred acre dairy farm that milks approximately 25 Registered Guernseys. Since that gift in 2000 the Footes have added Guernseys through purchases, ET and IVF programs. A twelve tie stall barn has been transformed into a flat barn parlor with plans for expansion including building a free stall barn and upgrading to a milking parlor. Their herd is rotationally grazed along with milking cows also getting corn silage, hay and alfalfa and 16 percent grain twice a day during milking. Mary-Elizabeth is an active part of the farming operation helping siblings with twice-a-day milkings, cleaning barns, hauling and unloading hay and office work including breeding and health records, milk inspector reports, and other day to day paperwork associated with the farm business. She also helps with mating decisions selecting and using young sires and super samplers on their herd. Through FFA and 4-H and a variety of other activities, Mary-Elizabeth has garnered honors such as the prestigious American Farmer Degree, scholarship awards, showmanship awards, All-American awards and more. She has held leadership positions in athletics, school, 4-H and FFA. A proponent of youth, Mary-Elizabeth works with local dairy enthusiasts through lease programs to show their heifers and fitting and showmanship clinics. She is active in the New York Junior Guernsey Association as President and the 2012 New York Guernsey Queen. She has participated in speech competitions on the National level and is the recipient of the Turley Scholarship last year. Mary-Elizabeth states that

her favorite AGYA activity is, “If I had to choose, my favorite activity would have to be speaking contests…Not only are these contests fun, they are rewarding by cultivating essential speaking skills in additiona to giving youth confidence to get in front of a crowd and speek with passion and poise.” Currently at SUNY-Cobleskill, Mary-Elizabeth will be attending Penn State University this fall to study Agriculture Education and Extension with a double minor in Dairy Science and Communications. She has plans to pursue a career in communications specializing in Dairy Science advocacy and education. “Currently we live in an age where technology rules our life. Between smartphones, laptop computers, iPads and tablets, we knowadays have the capability to retrieve information athte click of a button or touch of a key. Now is the time that the Guernsey breed and American Guernsey Association use technology to “keep up with the Jones’!” One of the biggest things that must be done to promote the breed and association is to have an updated social media site constantly being used to reach out to enthusiasts!”

Jaclyn Peterson,

Wisconsin “The judge made his final decisions and I had come out on top! Before the judge gave his reasons he came over to me to ask if I was nervous when I was lower in the pack. I told him that I was a little bit and he looked at me and said that he would have never known and that he was watching me from the very beginning and wanted to see if I would “give up or stop trying.” So know that nothing is done until it is finalized and you should always try your best even when you think it does not matter.” Jaclyn Peterson won the George Barlass Herdsmanship award at the Wisconsin Junior State Fair last year with that attitude, along with Supreme Champion and later in the season, Grand in both the NGS and NJS Madison show with Misty Meadows Adacka Pixie. The 20-year-old daughter of Randy and Kelly Jo Peterson is a nursing student at Saint Cloud State University and hails from Wilson, Wisconsin. The Misty Meadows genetics was established in 1983 from the Butenschoen herd dispersal. One of those purchases, Lilly is the sixth generation behind Pixie. The cur-

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rent herd average is 20,818M 910F 679P. The Misty Meadows farm has won Premier Breeder and Exhibitor at numerous shows. Cows are bred using bulls from deep cow families. Emphasis is put on good udders and great feet and legs. Over the years Jaclyn has been a member of dairy judging teams, won showmanship awards, served as an officer in both FFA and 4-H, as well as the Wisconsin Junior Guernsey Association and as the Wisconsin Guernsey Princess. She has competed on the national level in quiz bowl. In high school she won numerous academic achievement awards as well as played softball and was a cheerleader. She also competitively dances and was involved in ice skating. Her response to what attributes of the Guernsey cows that she likes and what she thinks needs improvement in the Guernsey breed is, “What I like most about the Guernsey cow is their temperament. They are the most docile cow of all breeds….What I would like to improve on the Guernesy breed is the conception rate. We need more bulls that have stronger and more powerful semen. We need to get cows bred back in a timely manner.”

Austin Knapp, Iowa “Austin, stay close now, we are not at a small fair. No one here will know you.” These were my aunt’s words to me at the Illinois State Fair. I was five years old. Well, she was wrong. The Guernsey fellowship ran deep. The Hartmanns greeted me with open arms, thus ruining her lesson on strangers. This story demonstrates what I love most about this Association. I have grown up with Guernseys and the Guernsey family.” Austin Knapp is the 18-year-old son of Randy and Wanda Knapp of Epworth, Iowa. With roots that run deep in the dairy industry through both parents, Austin is a strong link in the family farm. Knapp Guernsey Farm was established in 1988 on 50 acres in Epworth, Iowa. They milk 70-80 Registered Guernseys in a tie stall barn with tunnel ventilation. 130 heifers are raised or purchased to use in an intensive flushing program. 20 bulls are also raised

each year to sell privately for breeding purposes. Embryos and animals have been marketed across the country from Knapp Guernseys. The farm is operated entirely by family. Austin’s duties involve all aspects of the dairy operation from feeding to milking. He is taking on a more intensive role in marketing including their online presence. Austin plans to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Farm and Industry short course and return to the family farm to become an active partner. Currently he has active leadership roles in FFA and is involved in baseball and 4-H. He also competes on the Iowa 4-H Judging teams and Iowa quiz bowl teams. He has participated nationally on quiz bowl, and in the folding display, photo and production contests. He has had numerous champion honors on the tanbark trail as well, including Grand at the state and national shows and All American and Junior All American awards. Austin’s current views on the question of genomics was answered this way, “I have mixed feelings about this issue. I think the Guernsey breed would benefit from genomic selection because it will determine which matings can be the most profitable for an operation. Creating good functional cows that can increase Net Merit Dollars is essential for the dairy industry. High feed, land, and labor costs empasises the need

to watch every dollar. My mixed feelings come with the cost involved in developing the genomic data base. Does the cost of the investment give enough return? Can good management and record keeping meet the need? I feel we need to study this issue in more depth.”

Guernsey Breeders' Journal Advertising Deadlines: June: May 8 August: July 12 Contact Lindsey Rucks, Advertising Sales Specialist at 863.634.3187 or purebredpublishinglr@gmail.com AI Sires cont. from pg. 10

Spruce is over a point for PTAT, UDC and FLC in addition to making improvement for SCS, PL, DPR and fat and protein percents. He has 324 registered offspring. He has 102 daughters scored. 88 of those are 76 or higher with 69 scored VG including four at VG-88. The daughters average 80.9 on final score and 81.3 for mammary score. Blue Spruce was bred by Jens Gold Farm of Amery, Wisconsin. Semen is available from Genex/CRI.

Queens cont. from pg.21

aspects of raising dairy cattle, from feeding to maintaining breeding schedules. She also handled the registering and finances of her animals. Active in all areas of FFA and 4-H, Holly participated on judging teams for both organizations. She has also competed in national quiz bowl competitions and currently serves as the Florida Junior Guernsey Association President. During high school she was involved with the National Honor Society, Latin Club and yearbook. At college, she is a member of the University of Florida Block and Bridle Club, Dairy Science Club, Collegiate Farm Bureau, Collegiate FFA, and the Gator Collegiate Cattlewomen. “As Guernsey breeders, we should promote the higher levels of Beta-Casein A2 and the benefits of consuming this protein to the average consumer, especially those with Autism,” states Holly. “There have been studies that have reviewed such benefits, and the average consumer may not be aware of such.”

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Sale Reports Buckeye Classic Sale

From GMS The Buckeye Classic Sale, held on March 29 in Columbus, Ohio, averaged $2,182 on 14 Registered Guernseys. 12 embryos in two packages averaged $425 each. The sale is managed by the Ohio GBA in cooperation with the Buckeye Dairy Club of The Ohio State University. The top seller was a December 2012 daughter of Penny Lane Royal Oak Turley that now is ranked as the #4 PA CPI heifer in the breed. She is a daughter of Coulee Crest Nick Lorilyn,VG-89, who recently became the breed’s first 2nd-generation 40,000M cow. She is also the #1 CPI Cow in the breed and has several sons in AI. The next dam is an EX-90 Decision sister to Tiller Les. The calf was consigned by Coulee Crest of Cashton, Wisconsin, and purchased by Spring Walk Farm of Big Prairie, Ohio, for $4200. Spring Walk Farm also took home the second-high seller, a bred heifer sired by Sniders Deemand Adacka. The heifer’s full sister is VG-87 and was the Res. Int. Champion of the NJS-Harrisburg in 2012 and was Nominated Jr. All-American Jr. 2-Year-Old. Their dam is a VG Nash out of a VG NP King with 950F. The fourth and fifth dams are both EX. She was consigned by Julie Renner of Dalton, Ohio, and sold for $3000. Randall Kiko was the auctioneer with Blaine Crosser making pedigree announcements.

Sire: Idle Gold N Carson-ET B: Justin Davidson & Family, Hillsboro, OH C: Daniel Grim, New London, OH Bla Arl Lighnting Prosperity (01/13).$2400 Sire: Marodore T Les Lightning-ET B: Logan Derickson, Middletown, DE C: Mandy Crosser, Marysville, OH 6 IVF Embryos from Four Winds Destiny Love..........................................$2400 Sire: Millborne Tiller Fayes Fame-ET B: Tom Derr, Carey, OH C: Croshaw, Nicley & Tormoehlen, Parksville, KY Maple Bottom Yogi Pastel-ET (03/13).$2150 Sire: Edgewater Meadows Yogibear-ET B: Darlene Moser, Pleasant Lake, IN C: Michael & Vickie Baker, Scottdale, PA Sniders Fames Paradise (03/12).....$2000 Sire: Millborne Tiller Fayes Fame-ET B: Foggy River Dairy, Columbus, WI C: Snider Homestead, New Enterprise, PA

Others Selling for more than $2,000: Dogwood Lane LS Maranda (09/12).$2500 Sire: Springhill J Lonestar-ET B: Korri & Ann Briggs, Campbellsville, KY C: Dogwood Lane Farm, Worton, MD Lambrecht Dollar Ginger (09/10)..$2400 Sire: Four Winds Dollar-ET B: Elizabeth Coltman, Williamsfield, OH C: Molly Lambrecht, Bedford, IN Fair Oaks Lexus Kail (11/09).........$2100 Sire: Flambeau Manor C Lexus-ET B: Elizabeth Coltman, Williamsfield, OH C: Craig & Khoury, N. Bangor, NY Green Slopes AP Applejacks (01/13).$2000 Sire: Indian Acres American Pie B: Lee Riggs & Family, Evansville, IN C: Tanner Walason, Imler, PA Dogwood Lane Heros Prancer (12/12).$2000 Sire: Dogwood Lane Yogis Hero B: Darlene Moser, Pleasant Lake, IN C: Dogwood Lane Farm, Worton, MD

Kentucky National Show & Sale

Blue Ribbon Calf Sale

Top seller, Coulee Crest Turley Leah-ET with Krista Richardson representing Ohio GBA, Buyer, Kurt Wachtel, Ashlee Dietz on the halter, Randall Kiko and Blaine Crosser in the box.

From GMS The Kentucky National Show & Sale is sponsored by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and managed by the Kentucky GBA with John Fudge coordinating consignments. It was held on April 5 in Louisville, Kentucky. 26 Registered Guernseys averaged $1553. The top seller, and the Jr. Champion of the show, was a Spring Yearling sired Four Winds Deemand-ET. She is out of a showwinning Magicman dam and a VG-85 Lewis granddam. She was consigned by Hartdale Guernseys of Mulberry Grove, Illinois, and claimed for $2750 by Emily and Amy Kate Smith of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Lambrecht Aaron Evelyn, a recently fresh Sr. 3-Year-Old, was the second-high seller at $2550. She is a daughter of Sniders Option Aaron-ET and out of an EX-90 Dollar that made over 100,000M and was 5th 5-Year-Old at the NGS-Louisville in 2008. The next dam was a VG Perfecto with 850F followed by an EX-90 Sentry with 1050F. This quality young cow was consigned by Megan Lambrecht of Bedford, Indiana, and purchased by Paul Ewing of Spencerville, Ohio.

Others Selling for more than $2,000: Rolling Prairie L Paxton (06/12)....$2600 Sire: Marodore T Les Lightning-ET B: Elizabeth Beller, Stonecreek, OH C: Rolling Prairie Farm, Garnavillo, IA 6 Embryos from Knapps Ace Jadelynn.$2550 Sire: Coulee Crest Luxury Spider-ET B: Trotacre Farm, Enon Valley, PA C: Knapps Guernseys, Epworth, IA Five Point Magic Oak (07/11)........$2450

Top seller was the Jr. Champion exhibited by Hartdale Guernseys, Illinois..

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From GMS The Blue Ribbon Calf Sale is held each spring in West Springfield, Massachusetts, to raise money for Massachusetts 4-H Dairy programs. All help and supplies are donated. On March 23, 6 Registered Guernseys averaged $1442. The 58 animals of all breeds in the sale averaged $1397. The top selling Guernsey at $1900 was a September 2012 calf sired by Knapps Regis AdurableET. Her VG dam has made over 800F and is out of a VG-86 Lucas. The fourth dam was Burgess Farm TF Aloe, an EX-91 Fayette that was Res. Grand Champion at Harrisburg. The calf was consigned by Bruce and Catherine Ells of Orange, New Hampshire, and purchased by Amanda Goodfield, Hardwick, MA.

New York State Carousel Guernsey Sale

From: Cindy Gallagher The 2013 New York Spring Sale was held Friday April 12th in Syracuse NY, in conjunction with the New York Spring Dairy Carousel. Fifteen lots crossed the ring selling for an average of $2010.00. The sale was managed by The Cattle Exchange in cooperation with NY Guernsey Breeders Cooperative. Guernsey youth provided the fitting and care of the sale animals. High seller at $4,900 was a fall yearling from Lang Haven Aaron Treasure-ET by Blue Spruce and due in October to gender select VIP. Ripley Farms BSP Tonya-ET was consigned by Dr Joseph Piskorowski and purchased by John and Marjorie Kuszlyk of Batavia , NY. Tonya was a smooth, correct and stylish fall yearling.

Kuszlyks also took home Lot 4, a fall calf for $1,850. The second high seller of the sale was Femmara Adacka Mariah, also consigned by Dr. Piskorowski. Mariah was an August Jr Two Year old due in June to gender select Lightening. This heifer was out of Chupps Hillpoint Ment Marla-ET, HM AllAmerican Milking Yearling 2010. Danny St Pierre of Berwick, Maine placed the final bid for $3,300 on the stretchy, powerful Adacka. A youth partnership of Jeff and Sean Thurston placed the final bid of $3,000 on a fancy Yogibear summer yearling consigned by Craig Moor Farm. The dam of this calf was PR Hillside Acres Special Babe. Hillside Acres is the same farm which bred the 2012 Reserve All-American Sr 3 yr old, Hillside Acres Spider Aster. Before the sale, a large crowd enjoyed milk punch and cheese and crackers served by this year’s New York State Guernsey princess, Suzanne Foote. Pedigrees were read by Seth Johnson, while bids were taken by Roland Ripley. Many of the purchased animals were exhibited in the show the following day.

Top seller of the New York Sale, purchased by John & Marjorie Kuszlyk.

Blue Halter Sale

From GMS The 2013 Blue Halter Sale was a stunning example of the demand for top-pedigreed Registered Guernseys that lived up to their genetic potential in person. 52 animals averaged $3,893 to set a new all-time record average in this sale series. Walnut Corner Farm of Bismarck, Illinois, dispersed 14 head that averaged $4,007. The high seller was one of the most anticipated features of the sale – the only daughter of Triple Crown winner Warwick Manor Alymos Selma. This September 2012 calf was long and flat-boned and sired by Rutter Bros Atlas Caden, a son of Showtimes Candy, EX-92. Selma, EX-92 94MS, was the All-American Jr. 3-Year-Old in 2012 after being named Grand Champion at Louisville and Reserve Grand Champion at Harrisburg. She was the Res. All-American Jr. 2-Year-Old in 2011 and boasts a VG88 dam and 91 and 92-point 3rd and 4th dams. The calf sold for $10,500 to Dr. Joe Piskorowski of Ithaca, New York, and was

consigned by Warwick Manor Farm of East Earl, Pennsylvania. Three fancy calves sired by Millborne Tiller Fayes Fame tied for second-high honors at $7,000. Walnut Corner Farm of Bismarck, Illinois, consigned a June 2012 Fame daughter from Walnut Corner Valiant Sam Kris, EX-91. Kris made over 24,000M and 1,000F and was nominated All-American three times. The next dam, an EX Lewis, was also nominated All-American in milking form. Three more VG dams followed. The calf was purchased out of the farm partnership by Ray and Kay Lindsey of Oakwood, Ohio. They also took home a wide Adacka Jr. 2-Year-Old from Kris for $6,500. Coulee Crest LLC of Cashton, Wisconsin, sent a pair of calves that sold for $7,000. A December 2012 Fame from a VG Challenge sold to John and Marjorie Kuszlyk of Batavia, New York. Her dam, who made 28,000M and 1,400F is a full sister to two-time Madison Junior Champion Chall Jeanie. The granddam of the calf is an EX-90 Skipper with 1,300F and over 100,000M. Foggy River Dairy of Columbus, Wisconsin, took home a September 2012 Fame from an EX-90 Spider that made over 23,000M and 1,100F. The dam was the Res. Int. Champion of the 2012 Wisconsin State Show and is backed by a VG-87 Regis, an EX-91 Billy Jo and another EX dam. The sale was managed by Pennsylvania GBA with Jim Trotter making selections. Mike Weimer called the sale while David Smith made pedigree announcements. Dave Trotter, Jim Trotter and Blaine Crosser took bids from the huge crowd. Chris Reichard headed a crew that had the lineup looking superb as they entered the ring. John and Patty McMurray clerked the sale.

(l-r) Jim Trotter, Sale Manager; Seth Johnson representing the buyer, Dr. Joe Piskorowski; Kevin, Dina, Kaila, Karli and Kolby Stoltzfus, consignors. In the box Mike Weimer and Dave Smith.

Animals Selling over $2500: Warwick Manor Caden Sexy (09/12)$10,500 Sire: Rutter Bros Atlas Caden B: Dr. Joe Piskorowski, Ithaca, NY C: Warwick Manor Farm, East Earl, PA Walnut Corner Fame Kay (6/12)...$7000

Sire: Millborne Tiller Fayes Fame B: Ray & Kay Lindsey, Oakwood, OH C: Walnut Corner Farm, Bismarck, IL Coulee Crest Fame Jayden (12/12).$7000 Sire: Millborne Tiller Fayes Fame B: John & Marjorie Kuszlyk, Batavia, NY C: Coulee Crest LLC, Cashton, WI Coulee Crest Fame Taryn-ET (9/12).$7000 Sire: Millborne Tiller Fayes Fame B: Foggy River Dairy, Columbus, OH C: Coulee Crest LLC, Cashton, WI Walnut Corner Kojack Mya (3/10).$6900 Sire: Dix Lee Tiller Kojack-ET B: Ray & Kay Lindsey, Oakwood, OH C: Walnut Corner Farm, Bismarck, IL Walnut Corner Adacka Kristen (6/11) Sire: Sniders Deemand Adacka-ET $6500 B: Ray & Kay Lindsey, Oakwood, OH C: Walnut Corner Farm, Bismarck, IL Land of Living L Adorable (10/11).$6200 Sire: Land of Living L Laredo B: Foggy River Dairy, Columbus, OH C: Walnut Corner Farm, Bismarck, IL Hi Field Big Ben Blossom (9/07)....$6000 Sire: Hi Field Major Big Ben B: Alicia McDonald, Imler, PA C: Amy Guyer, Derry, PA Pine Grove Yogi Ritzy (12/12).......$6000 Sire: Edgewater Meadows Yogibear-ET B: Elsie Wolff, Quarryville, PA C: Reuben Miller, Sugarcreek, OH Walnut Corner Laylas Ace Mia (06/06) Sire: Land of Living Ace Lenny-ET$5700 B: Snider Homestead, New Enterprise, PA C: Walnut Corner Farm, Bismarck, IL Coulee Crest Fame Larissa-ET (9/12) Sire: Millborne Tiller Fayes Fame $5600 B: Kathy Aker, Nelliston, NY C: Coulee Crest LLC, Cashton, WI Sniders Jackpot Ann (4/11)............$5300 Sire: Springhill Jackpot-ET B: Foggy River Dairy, Columbus, OH C: Gable & Lindsey, New Enterprise, PA Coulee Crest Pie Julie-ET (3/13)...$5200 Sire: Indian Acres American Pie B: Melinda Rushing, Yukon, OK C: Coulee Crest LLC, Cashton, WI Sniders Lone Star Maggie (12/11).$4600 Sire: Springhill J Lone Star-ET B: Alicia McDonald, Imler, PA C: Walnut Corner Farm, Bismarck, IL Hi Field Skyfame Clover (9/12).....$4500 Sire: Balmoral Skipper Skyfame B: Ron Reidel, Winfield, PA C: Hi Field Farm, Derry, PA Solid Gold Yogi Bieber (12/12)......$4500 Sire: Edgewater Meadows Yogibear-ET B: Amber Kirk, Peach Bottom, PA C: Kali Miller, Carlton, PA Adams Creek Mario Astella (9/12).$4500 Sire: Adams Creek Vigilant Mario B: Amber Kirk, Peach Bottom, PA C: Steve & Debbie Nuttleman, Bangor, WI Sniders Mist M Rebel Ryann (5/10).$4400 Sire: Sniders Challenge Rebel Cont. on pg. 29

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Myown Guernseys

34933 E 2650 North Rd., Chenoa, IL 61726 l 815.692.3090 l edairy@maxwire.net

RHA 21,080M 5.6% 1180F 3.9% 822P Family photo (L-R)-Patrick Roady holding Brandon Roady, Bill Langel, Linda Langel, Amy Roady, John Langel, Myron Erdman, Neta Erdman, Megan Meyer, Dave Langel, Jeff Meyer, Jim Meyer, Ann Meyer, Laurie Langel, Keaton Nolan, Tammy Knight, Mark Erdman, Becky Freed holding Cade Freed, Jon Freed The Farm: Currently milking 20-25 Guernsey in a commercial operation that consists of the Guernseys, Holsteins, Jerseys and a few others thrown in. There is a total of 1000 head all together. The milking herd is at the main farm, along with dry cows, calves and breeding age heifers. The balance of the heifers are housed on three other farms. The Erdmans raise all their replacement heifers. They farm 750 acres which is all feed for their herd.

points and make two records over 31,000M. She is the dam of several sons in AI, including Banger, Bamboozle and the current active AI sire, Myown Poker BingoET. She has numerous daughters scored Very Good or Excellent. Another favorite is Myown Enhancer Polka VG-87. She was a 1st crop daughter of Enhancer out of Vale View Adrian Polka, an 87-point Adrian daughter purchased with Bob Griggs from Scottie Payne in Oregon. She is the dam of Myown Magic Poker, the sire of Bingo. And she has an 87 point daughter in the herd as well. Sires being used: Yogi Bear, Blue Spruce, Nico, Spider, Morey

The people: Myron & Neta developed the herd and are still on the home farm and involved today. Myron helps haul feed for the feed business. The boys, Jeff & David oversee the breeding decisions, herd health and finances. Mark manages all the feed and nutrition of the herd, along with feed ordering for the feed business. Norm takes care of the calves. Becky handles all the farm advertising. All help with farmwork and crops as needed. There are additional employees that handle the daily milkings.

Favorite sires: Morey’s are standouts, like the smoothness.

Why Guernseys? Myron had Guernseys since he was 11 and that’s how it started. The Guernsey association is full of good people and good Guernseys are fun to work with. Herd Highlights: Laeschland Perfect Bliss – The1998 All American and Grand at Expo and first #1 CPI cow to be named Grand Champion. A Perfecto daughter that was purchased with Wilson, Griggs & Rushing, she went on to be 92

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Awards/Highlights: Bred and developed over 40 Excellent cows. Several Active AI Sires-Banger, Poker, Bingo. Exhibited over 35 All Americans or Junior All Americans. Mark Erdman was a National Outstanding Youth, Ann and Linda were both National Princesses. Erdman grandchildren Amy Roady, Laurie Langel, Becky Freed, Jeff Meyer, and John Langel were named All American dairy judges at the World Dairy Expo. Becky was also a National Princess and National Outstanding Youth. Other Unique facts: Myron is a past president of the AGA and served as the interm Executive Secretary in 1985. He is also a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award. Mark currently serves on the National Dairy Board and the Midwest Dairy Corporate Board. Along with the dairy, there is a 15,000 contract feeder to finish hog operation and a feed business.

Sales cont. from pg. 17

B: John & Marjorie Kuszlyk, Batavia, NY C: Walnut Corner Farm, Bismarck, IL Coulee Crest Geo Lara-ET (9/11)..$4200 Sire: Golden J Les George B: Jeff Biddle, Boalsburg, PA C: Eric Craig & Dr. Peter Khoury, N. Bangor, NY

Mar Shirl Carter Honda (7/12)......$3800 Sire: Edgewater Meadows Yogibear-ET B: Judy Whalen, Millbrook, NY C: Cindy Bender, Accident, MD Donnybrook Les Saturn (9/09)......$3650 Sire: Flambeau Manor Tiller Les-ET B: Cassandra Musser, Enon Valley, PA C: Eric Craig & Dr. Peter Khoury, N. Bangor, NY

Trotacre AP Hunter-ET (6/12)......$3600 Sire: Indian Acres American Pie B: Lavon Farms, Emory, TX C: Trotacre Farm, Enon Valley, PA Maple Bottom Aaron Minutemaid-ET (9/12).................................................$3600 Sire: Sniders Option Aaron-ET B: Don & Marion Eberhard, Mechanicsburg, OH

C: Shelby Hawkins, Scottdale, PA Coulee Crest AP Juliette-ET (3/13).$3500 Sire: Indian Acres American Pie B: Pete Leise, Greenville, PA C: Coulee Crest LLC, Cashton, WI Sniders Rebel Angelic (12/12)........$3200 Sire: Sniders Challenge Rebel B: Amber Kirk, Peach Bottom, PA C: Snider Homestead, New Enterprise, PA

GR-Ealy Highland Queenann (12/12) Sire: Sniders Ronald Alstar $3200 B: Lavon Farms, Emory, TX C: Dan & Sherry Ealy, Sharpsville, PA Coulee Crest Nick Lottie-ET (6/12).$3150 Sire: Lang Haven Tiller Nick-ET B: Kaila Stoltzfus, East Earl, PA C: Coulee Crest LLC, Cashton, WI Ripley Farms Geo Cherry-ET (3/12).$3100 Sire: Golden J Les George B: Jamie Trotter, Enon Valley, PA C: Eric Craig & Dr. Peter Khoury, N. Bangor, NY

Hi Field Jackpot Princess (12/12)..$3000 Sire: Springhill Jackpot-ET B: Roland Dicke, Bremen, IN C: Hi Field Farm, Derry, PA Mt Ararat Yogibear Julianne (3/12).$3000 Sire: Edgewater Meadows Yogibear-ET B: Lavon Farms, Emory, TX C: Mt. Ararat Farm, Port Deposit, MD Walnut Corner Brando Kristy (3/10).$3000 Sire: Sniders Adacka Brando B: Earl Lindsey, Bismarck, IL C: Walnut Corner Farm, Bismarck, IL Sniders Arrington Karolin (5/11)..$2800 Sire: Sniders Money Arrington B: Elizabeth Roedl, Edgewood, IL C: Snider Homestead, New Enterprise, PA Sniders Brando Ajaz (3/09)............$2800 Sire: Sniders Adacka Brando B: Trotacre Farm, Enon Valley, PA C: Snider Homestead, New Enterprise, PA

GR-Rocky Hill Ludwig Denver (3/11) Sire: Rutter Bros Tillers Ludwig-ET $2600 B: Cassandra Musser, Enon Valley, PA C: Andrew McCarty, Hughesville, PA Walnut Corner Kringle Kiss (6/12).$2600 Sire: Chupps HIllpoint GDust Kringle-ET B: David Dallam, Bel Air, MD C: Walnut Corner Farm, Bismarck, IL Walnut Corner Mentor Kora (8/10).$2600 Sire: Mar Ral Royal Mentor B: John Fendrick, Germantown, MD C: Lindsey & Gable, New Enterprise, PA Cloverdale Jackpot Honey (6/12)..$2500 Sire: Springhill Jackpot-ET B: Jerry Lambrecht, Lebanon, IN C: Joe Walker, Meyersdale, PA Millborne Geo Nicole (7/12)...........$2500 Sire: Golden J Les George B: Hadley Palmerton, Delavan, NY C: P. Morey Miller, Granby, CT Walnut Ridge Sizzle Lady Ga Ga (12/12)...............................................$2500 Sire: Knapps Challenge Sizzle-ET B: Kenneth Sherman, Sunbury, OH C: Walnut Ridge Farm, Middletown, MD

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May 2013 Advisor’s Message It’s that time of year again, the pastures are getting greener, the weather warmer, cows are shedding their winter coats and we are too. At least that is my hope by the time this issue hits your mailbox since as I write this message we are in the middle of a Winter Storm Warning with talk of 6” to 12” of snow after thunderstorms the night before. Just another lovely April in Minnesota where we remind ourselves that April showers bring May flowers, but we never know if those showers will be rain or snow. But the calendar rolls on from April to May and then May to June, and June brings the annual Guernsey Convention. And for the Guernsey youth, that also means youth contests, interviews, applications, quiz bowl practice and then a road trip to Oklahoma to see your Guernsey friends. But in the hectic schedule of finishing the school year, working with the show heifers and enjoying the spring weather, be sure to take time to prepare for convention. Take a look at the list of youth contests, awards and scholarships on the AGA Website and see what interests you. Sign up for the Public Speaking Contests, create a folding display or photo contest entry, write an Essay, apply for Outstanding Youth, Queen or a scholarship if you’re eligible and look at putting together or joining a Quiz Bowl team. I have either participated in many of these contests or helped

with them as an Advisor and I can truly say that every year we have an exciting lineup of contests for Guernsey Youth of all ages to participate in. In conversations with members of other breed organizations, the Guernsey Association has one of the most well run and diverse schedules of youth contests at a national convention, which is something to be proud of as a breed. So be sure to take full advantage of this special opportunity the AGA offers. And parents and adult members, be sure to include in your convention itinerary some time to watch a quiz bowl match, sit in on a speech, volunteer to judge a contest or supervise a Quiz Bowl room, or walk through the display boards and vote for your favorite photo contest entry. You’ll be amazed at the talent and skill of our Guernsey youth and they love to show their love for the breed and the dairy industry through these contests. For the members of the AGYA and especially the board of directors, don’t forget your annual meeting of the AGYA. This is your opportunity to have a stake in your organization and take on a leadership role. There are spots on the AGYA Board of Directors along with a number of committees to be a part of including National Show Socials, Facebook Page Editors and writing for the AGYA Guernsey Journal Pages. And something new this year for the Board of Directors will be a binder for you to take home that includes the

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AGYA Constitution and By-Laws, past meeting agendas and minutes along with an outline of Board, Officer and Committee responsibilities to help you throughout the year in your leadership role. In the 7 years the AGYA has been in existence, the organization has come a long way. And with small improvements such as the Board Member Binder, the AGYA will continue to grow and flourish. I know I speak for all three of us AGYA advisors when I say we are proud of what our Guernsey youth have done, continue to do and look forward to the upcoming year working with the Guernsey youth. Safe travels to Oklahoma and good luck in the contests. ~Dan Fritsche, AGYA Advisor

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sey Princess. In addition, Suzanne received the NYS Outstanding Guernsey Youth Award. Ripley Farms received the High Herd Average Award. Natalie Gilbert's 7 year old cow Crum Elbow Crown Anenmone-ET received the Lifetime Production Award. Caitlyn Coon received the Overall Junior Production Award for her Two Robin Kime of Waucoma, Iowa, daughter of Dann and Annette Kime Year Old's ME of 28,110 M 1057F and 765P. of K-Valley Farm, was named the Iowa Guernsey Princess for 2013. The Pennsylvania GBA held their Annual meeting and awards banCarrington Rebecca Kohler was born April 2, 2013 weighing in at 6 quet on April 19 in conjunction with the Blue Halter sale weekend. lb 7 oz.and 19 in long to Jeremy and Hannah Kohler, Maradore Farm, Bethany Trotter was crowned the Pennsylvania Queen. Trotacre Baltimore, OH. She joins the family which also includes big brother Farm received the High Herd Award for 2012 with 31 cows at 19,500M 859F 642P. High Cow for 2012 was Riply Farm Nash Coni Silas. Proud Grandpa is Lee Kohler. Shey, owned by Jon Ann Farm at 30,775M 1377F 1087P. Julie Thompson of Roseville, MN, will be united in marriage to Dan Fritsche of Vadnais Heights, MN on July 13th, 2013 at Fron Lutheran Maleah Smith of MyShan Dairy in Lynden, Washington gave birth Church in Starbuck, MN. Julie is the daughter of David and Dawn to a girl, Kinzie Georgia Ann, on April 17. Kinzie weighed 7 lbs, 7 Thompson of Starbuck, MN. Dan is the son of Paul and Melanie Frit- oz. and was 19 ½ inches long. Grandparents are Mylon and Shansche of Fritsche Farms Registered Guernseys, New Ulm, MN. non Smith. At the NYS Guernsey Breeders Annual meeting held on April 6th, Suzanne Foote of Hartford , NY was crowned the 2013 NYS Guern-

Mary Ann Darling, beloved wife, mother and friend to all passed quietly on February 25th at North Country Hospital with family and friends nearby. Mary Ann was born on December 19, 1946 to Ezekiel and Cecile (Dumont) Perry and was the youngest of 9 children. She is a 1964 graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Newport, VT. She married Raymond Darling on September 29, 1967 and had one child, Nathan. For several decades, Mary Ann served her community at the Howard Bank, first in Barton, then in Orleans. Throughout many name changes, the building and Mary Ann were constants. Always there helping out those who needed it. In her free time, Mary Ann helped manage the family farm, Windsong Farm and provided a selfless example of how good a person could be. She loved music, had a beautiful singing voice and played guitar. She is survived by her husband Raymond Darling of Barton; her son Nathan Darling of Sacramento, California; her brother and sisters: Leon Perry and his wife, Mary, of Brownington, Clemence LeBlond of Troy, Clarie Lyon of Brownington, and Lorestta McCoy and her husband, Dale, of Orleans; and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Ezekiel and Cecile Perry of Brownington; her sister Blanche Cotes; and by her brothers: Maurice, Noel and Francis. Funeral services were held on March 2nd at 11am at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Orleans

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Mary Ann (Moraine) D'Ippolito, age 70, passed away on April 11, 2013. Mary Ann was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend. She lived every day to its fullest. Mary Ann graduated Summa Cum Laude from Franklin University where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. She was the American Guernsey Association accountant for eight years. She owned several other businesses, including D'Ippolito Bookkeeping Service which she operated for over 30 years. She belonged to many social organizations including the Red Hat Society, Steel Magnolias and Xi Gamma Sigma. Preceded in death by husband Guido Luciano. Survived by her daughter Joanne (Jay) Brake and their children Jayson and Graceann; son, James (Sandy) and their children Landon and Reid; sisters, Sheila (William) Schmitt and Kathleen; brother, Al (Barbara Butts) and many cherished nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held April 12 at St. Joseph Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary Ann's name to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association . C.C. Cochard, 98, of Scottsdale, AZ formerly of Greenfield passed away April 14, 2013. He was born July 11, 1914 in Litchfield, MI to Charles Ross and Gertrude (Linhart) Cochard. He was a dairy farmer for over 50 years. C.C. was a former member of the Hancock Bank & Trust Board

of Directors, Past President of the Indiana Guernsey Breeders Association, former Deacon at the Fortville Christian Church, active for many years in 4-H, participated in the Indiana State Fair for over 50 years and a member of the Farm Bureau Co-op. C.C. is survived by two daughters, Nancy (Frank) Steele and Carol (Stephen) Pool both of Greenfield; sons: C. David (Linda) Cochard of Union, MO, Jan (Gwen) Cochard and Brian (Deborah) Cochard both of Greenfield; grandchildren: Gary and Michael Cochard, Susanne Stricker, Scott Wilson, Clinton, Robert and Brenna Steel, Jenny Weuthrich, Chuck, Steven, Christina, Levi, Joshua, Hannah, Rebekah, Gabriel and Noah Cochard; Mitch and Colin Pool, Kristin Gage and Karla Woods; numerous great-grandchildren; longtime companion Janiece Eley; her children: Dwight and Douglas Eley and Denise Brillhart and grandchildren: Danielle and Haley Brillhart, Chandler, Brandon, Garrett, Madison and Megan Eley. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary C. Cochard, brothers: Willis, DeWitt, Robert, Rex and George; sister: Donna Barker and grandson Isaac Cochard. Services were held Saturday, April 27, 2013. Contributions in C.C.’s memory may be made to the Hancock County 4-H Ag Association Scholarship Fund, c/o Hancock County Community Foundation, 312 E. Main Street, Ste. B, Greenfield, IN 46140. EXCALIBUR INSURANCE AGENCY P.O. Box 500 Hartland, WI 53029

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Sales May 18 - Ozark Jubliee Sale, Branson, MO May 25 - Buena Vista & Hershey's Dispersal, Millersburg, OH May 25 - Cargile Farm Herd Dispersal, Skaneateles, NY June 21 - National Convention Choices & Embryo Sale, Tulsa, OK June 24 - National Convention Sale, Inola, OK June 24 - Chupps Farm Dispersal, Inola, OK 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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