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DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS OFFICE STAFF Becky Payne, Executive Secretary Arlene Crosser, Records Coordinator 1224 Alton Darby Creek Rd., Suite B Columbus, OH 43228 (614) 335-0020 l Fax: (614) 335-0023 Email: info@usayrshire.com www.usayrshire.com

OFFICERS

Steve McDonald, President 12114 2050 E. Street, Princeton, IL 61356 (815) 875-3516 Expires 2013 l

Doug Evans, Vice President 4106 Davenport Rd., Georgetown, NY 13072 (315) 837-4777 Expires 2013 l

DIRECTORS Director at Large Donna Mertz

N2533 Jefferson Rd, Neosho, WI 53059 (920) 382-7678 Expires 2015 l

Region 1

Henry Hardy 360 Weeks Mill Road, Farmington, ME 04938 (207) 778-6446 Expires 2014 l

Dale Maulfair 400 South Center St, Jonestown, PA 17038 (717) 8656439 Expires 2015 l

Brian Smith 701 Daniels Road., Pike, NH 03780 (603) 989-9886 Expires 2013 l

Region 2

Tom Fenton 22050 SR 136, Winchester, OH 45697 (937) 217-0287 Expires 2014 l

Mary Creek 18811 Wagaman Rd., Hagerstown, MD 21740 (301) 733-9255 Expires 2013 l

Mark Valentine 15621 B Kelbuh Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788 (301) 447-6816 Expires 2015 l

Region 3

Linda Hanson 35400 St Hwy 1 NE, Goodridge, MN (218) 378-4588 Expires 2014

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looked up the meaning of a word before I started and was not surprised to find it had a long list of meanings but it did surprise me that the one I expected to be the first most used was third.

CHANGE is a word that is used frequently, often carelessly and frequently nonchalantly but the thing that all of us can count on is that it is happening constantly. For me it seems that things change at an ever increasing pace. I am sure younger people and especially children feel it happens far too slowly.

Change is inevitable but it is up to each one of us how we deal Mary Creek with the new developments that challenge us every day. Personally I find it hard many times to accept different methods and routines. We are creatures of habit just like those wonderful cows we care so much for, and as we all know, it can be trying to introduce new experiences into the lives of our routine oriented animals. But change we must if we are going to progress and sustain ourselves.

Looking back over the dairy industry, you notice that there have been tremendous changes that have seemingly happened over a very short period of time. We recently hosted 200 students from a private school in Washington, DC. Fortunatly we had supplied them with advanced materials that gave them some insight into the mechanics of the dairy industry. So they did not expect to see us milking each cow by hand like so many of the consumers we encounter with our cheese business. They were fascinated with the information, the details necessary to put a ration together and the understanding of an animal’s reproductive functions necessary to perform an invitro fertilization. Many of us neglect the reflection that allows us to understand just what our business demands of us and how quickly those demands change.

There is that word again, change. Animal agriculture is seeing possibly the most rapid and overwhelming changes it has ever experienced. It is difficult and sometimes confusing to try to keep abreast of the new technology that is offered to us so frequently. Thankfully we have many industry professionals that are very willing to answer questions and guide us through periods of transition and confusion. In April the first genomic Ayrshire bull evaluations were released by USDA and CDN. Do I understand them? Some days I think so and others I am sure I do not! But the one thing I am sure of is they are here, and we need to figure out how best to use this new and different information to best reach our goals. We need to ask questions, and lots of them, to help us adapt. None of us can afford to ignore the innovations that are being implemented. If we ask enough questions and share our understanding, we just might be able to progress together, and our Ayrshires will ultimately reap the rewards.

Working together towards a united goal will make accepting these changes and many others easier to accept and endure. There have been many issues that have confronted our Association over its long 138 year history; and remarkably, we have survived every one of them. From financial depletions to policy disagreements, we have both resisted and embraced changes that have molded our Association and shaped its future. Because of the determination of our members and the dedication of hundreds of board members over the years, we have remained united to the cause of preserving, recording and developing the Ayrshire breed assuring future generations have an animal that is pleasing to work with and profitable to live with. My heartfelt dream is that we can maintain the unity and goals necessary to carry our breed and Association forward and keep pace with the changes that continually confront us.

National Ayrshire Convention Holiday Inn & Roberts Conference Centre Wilmington, Ohio June 26-29, 2013

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Darryl Keehner 32057 Leaf Rod, Guttenberg, IA 52052 (563) 252-1018 Expires 2015 l

Jim Tentinger 40913 200th St., Remsen, IA 51050 (712) 786-2302 Expires 2013 l

Ex-Officio Board and Executive Committee Member Lynn Lee, President

Hotel: 123 Gano Road, Wilmington, OH 45177 937-283-3200 Mention National Ayrshire Convention to get discounted rate Registration forms available online at usayrshire.com For more information on registrations, contact Kent Beam 513.582.6403 or email: Kentsbeam@yahoo.com

P.O. Box 1229, Smyrna, TN 31767 (615) 390-6312 Expires 2013 Expires at election of new president l

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ello once again to all Ayrshire youth! It’s spring now, which means it’s time to start picking out those show calves and 4-H projects. This is the first year that I won’t be showing in the 4-H junior show at my state and county fairs, and I’ve got to admit, it’s a little strange.

Even though it’s a little bittersweet, watching my siblings and cousins head to 4-H meetings and start breaking calves to lead whilst I stand on the sidelines, it’s been really cool watching them grow up in the program. It’s a reminder of how far I’ve come, from a little girl at her first 4-H meeting at the age of 9 to a college sophomore who has received top honors in 4-H, FFA, and now the Ayrshire Breeders’ Association.

For those of you who don’t know me personally, you might be surprised to learn that I was painfully shy when I was younger.

I still get a little shy around big groups of people, but I’ve gone from being positively petrified to speak in public to seeking out opportunities to do so. It’s a testament to my advisors, mentors, and the invaluable 4-H programs that you now see me at state and national conventions, sharing stories about my experiences.

If you’re just starting out in 4-H or in the Ayrshire association, I can’t encourage you enough to take advantage of any and all opportunities you’re presented with. Even doing a project interview at your county can help you with public speaking, and talking to a family while they pet your little calf can both educate them as consumers and give you an opportunity to share a positive story about agriculture. It’s vitally important that all of us as dairy farmers take every chance we’re given to promote our industry.

I really hope that I get to see all of you at the 2013 National Ayrshire Convention in Wilmington, Ohio this year. If you see me standing around, please feel free to come over and strike up a conversation.

I’m more than happy to talk, even if it’s just Continued on Page 29

May/June 2013 Volume 99, Number 3

The Official Publication of the Ayrshire Breeders’ Association

FEATURES Active AI List...................................................................................... 6 April Young Sires............................................................................... 8 Convention Tours............................................................................ 10 Youth Record Book.......................................................................... 14 Ayrshire High CPI List....................................................................... 20 Young Sire Report............................................................................ 25

PERFORMANCE REPORTS Ayrshire High DHIR Lactations ......................................................... 24 Excellent Cows................................................................................ 28 Very Good 2-Year-Olds.................................................................... 31

DEPARTMENTS Director’s Comments......................................................................... 4 Queen Diary..................................................................................... 5 Vet Check....................................................................................... 23 Directory - Breeder’s Listing.........................................................32-36 Advertising Index............................................................................. 37

UPCOMING EVENTS SALES June 29, 2013 - Grand National Ayrshire Sale, Wilmington, OH October 2, 2013 - World Ayrshire Event Sale, Madison, WI October 19, 2013 - New England Fall Sale, Rutland, VT

ON THE COVER This issue’s cover features Ohio Ayrshires at Emerald Farms and the Convention Center in Wilmington, Ohio, two of this year’s National Convention highlights.

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80.0 100 100 100 86.8 100 100 100 100 100 95.4 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

ANMAR PETER POWER PALMYRA JERRY BENDIG PALMYRA TRI-STAR BURDETTE MAPLE-DELL MODEM DREW KILFENNAN CHALLENGE NZ VATMARKEN MIKA LOCUST-LANE SAVIOR BROW-AYR PARDNER NORTHSTAR DES CHAMOIS POKER-ET PALMYRA JERRY BRANSON DU PETIT LAC HAMMER MAPLE-DELL MODEM DIEGO LONE BIRCH MASTERPIECE SUNNY-ACRES JURISPRUDENCE FARAWAY MAELSTROM FAMILY-AF-AYR RENO DOZER HIDDEN-VALLEY GARTH POLLY’S PLUTO GRAND-VIEW NELSON DEMOCRAT

M64394151 M100323168 M100419568 M100511514 X61772 X501541 M100184275 M100465354 X8401621 M100323140 M100545162 M100511523 M100273481 M100283741 M100232071 M100427602 M100135646 M100391754 M100444050

Reg No.

7AY87 200AY922 7AY84 14AY27 190AY4 190AY7 76AYY735 1AY330 200AY580 1AY325 76AY751 76AY748 76AYY739 76AY741 1AYY323 76AY749 76AYY732 76AY743 76AY746

NAAB Code

G G G G G G G G G G G

G G G

Genomic Eval.

+500 +484 +480 +465 +463 +451 +424 +422 +400 +398 +395 +382 +379 +373 +367 +363 +357 +354 +349

PTI

No. No. Hrds Dtrs

+0.3 24 53 +0.9 258 383 +1.8 135 290 +0.8 30 50 -0.7 1978 12497 -1.2 355 1254 -0.1 17 27 -0.1 18 27 +0.7 827 2856 +0.2 71 109 +0.7 7 11 +0.7 26 28 +0.9 97 150 +0.8 44 87 -0.5 68 115 +1.3 10 19 +0.3 62 148 +0.3 28 46 -0.4 18 21

PTAT

32 68 11 60 7 16 7 26 29 29 73 57 19 9 27 63 10 9 33

% Rip

81 88 96 78 88 80 74 72 97 90 58 71 92 88 91 67 90 82 69

Rel %

+1081 +1210 +746 +416 +821 +1269 +508 +680 +230 +50 +355 -196 +490 +257 +323 +568 -333 +17 -23

+.10 +.04 -.02 +.13 +.18 +.01 +.07 +.07 +.07 +.09 -.03 +.07 -.04 .00 +.02 -.18 +.03 +.02 +.07

+62 +55 +26 +41 +66 +50 +33 +39 +23 +18 +9 +8 +11 +10 +17 -13 -6 +3 +14

+.04 -.01 +.02 +.09 +.09 +.04 +.04 .00 -.01 +.06 -.01 +.03 -.12 -.06 -.01 -.11 +.03 -.02 +.01

+40 +37 +28 +29 +44 +48 +23 +22 +5 +13 +8 0 -7 -3 +8 -2 -4 -4 +1

-------------------PTA’s-----------------Milk % Fat % Prot

SCS

+2.77 +2.83 +2.79 +2.68 +3.14 +2.88 +2.39 +2.94 +2.82 +2.71 +2.91 +2.64 +2.73 +2.89 +2.82 +3.14 +2.51 +2.96 +2.98

PL

+3.7 +2.0 +1.8 +0.1 +1.8 +0.2 +1.0 +1.3 +1.7 +3.2 .0 +2.4 +2.8 +3.4 +3.2 -0.6 +3.9 +1.1 +0.8

DPR

+1.7 -1.2 +1.0 -1.9 +1.1 +0.5 -0.4 -0.7 -0.6 +0.1 +0.6 -0.7 -1.4 -0.7 +0.3 -0.6 +1.1 .0 -0.3

NM$

+507 +353 +343 +254 +350 +316 +290 +239 +203 +285 +92 +195 +156 +188 +269 -106 +270 +62 +57

Sire’s Name

PETERSLUND KILDARE JERRY-ET PALMYRA TRI-STAR LAGACE MODEM-ET BACKGARD 3082 SRB HIRVIVAINION JULLI PALMYRA LOVER’S HELIGO’S WOODLAND VIEW PARDNER-ET WOODLAND VIEW PARDNER-ET KILDARE JERRY-ET MARGOT CALIMERO LAGACE MODEM-ET WOODLAND VIEW PARDNER-ET WOODLAND VIEW PARDNER-ET BURR-AYR-FARMS SPIDER STORM COVEY-FARMS RENO BONNIE BRAE HELIGO WOODLAND VIEW PARDNER-ET MCCORNICK NELSON

91.95 82.65 100 93 80 100 85.19 89.81 80 95.37 87.22 91.42 83.31 100 100 97.5 95.37 100 93.71

JELYCA OBLIQUE ST CLEMENT EDMOUR AYR PHOE IDEOSTAR-ET KILDARE PERCY-ET KELLCREST HUMOUR AYR-OUELLE VALLEY KAMOURASKA MANDARIN NEXUS DREAMER HAUTPRE KANSAS RONICK SIMBAD KAMOURASKA ROCKSTAR DES FLEURS PERFECT-ET D’ALBANEL MARLOW-ET ARDMORE CROWN NAPIER PA HILL JULLI NIGEL-ET PA HILL BRODY JEOPARDY MAYO RF QUINNELLA WAERENGA BLAZE ASTUTE HOLYROOD PRINCE HUGHIE

G = GENOMIC EVALUATION

% Ayr.

Bull Name

X7407843 X100512750 X101166601 X103036515 X103193691 X103279183 X103388551 X103734662 X103829197 X104202837 X104347733 X105252735 X105342984 X03000006180947 X503579 X506544 X507515 X507656 X508503

Reg No.

G G G G G G G G G G G G G G

Genomic Eval.

+513 +436 +435 +527 +443 +413 +485 +454 +519 +474 +519 +537 +470 N/A +493 +448 +500 +425 +483

PTI

+1.1 +0.4 +0.8 -0.2 -0.1 +0.4 +0.6 +1.0 +0.1 +1.1 +1.1 +1.2 +0.8 N/A +0.9 -0.6 -1.1 -0.9 -0.4

PTAT

106 185 263 46 90 26 51 51 46 60 64 32 33 104 366 28 27 21 20

No. Hrds

174 424 487 61 126 25 63 57 60 72 88 36 42 296 1590 64 87 76 58

No. Dtrs

83 86 86 79 84 67 79 78 80 78 79 67 67 79 62 54 58 55 55

Rel %

+1033 +378 +969 +1975 +384 +608 +1191 +925 +1206 +1023 +1154 +1762 +1193 +68 +1151 +923 +1548 +655 +1215

+.14 +.11 -.08 -.02 +.11 +.05 +.03 +.01 +.15 +.02 +.10 +.04 -.05 +.05 +.19 +.06 +.14 +.12 +.08

+66 +36 +22 +73 +35 +34 +51 +39 +75 +44 +65 +76 +36 +13 +82 +46 +87 +48 +62

.01 +.08 -.04 .00 +.06 -.03 +.01 -.02 +.05 -.01 +.05 -.05 -.02 +.01 +.09 +.07 +.03 +.06 +.07

FINAL SCORE BREED AVERAGE (%) EXCELLENT (90-100) 14% VERY GOOD (85-89) 39% GOOD PLUS (80-84) 35% GOOD (75-79) 9% FAIR (65-74) 2% POOR (50-64) 0%

+35 +27 +24 +63 +22 +15 +41 +24 +48 +32 +47 +46 +33 +2 +54 +44 +55 +32 +52

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Ayrshire % of Breed Breakdowns for April 2013

200AY329 200AY596 200AY603 200AY622 200AY328 200AY678 200AY659 200AY652 200AY643 200AY664 200AY680 200AY691 200AY687 76AY752 190AY9 97AY6544 190AY15 97AY7656 190AY16

NAAB Code

+2.86 +3.22 +2.76 +2.59 +2.81 +2.79 +2.86 +3.11 +2.89 +3.23 +2.86 +2.98 +2.81 +2.68 +3.08 +3.21 +2.92 +2.99 +2.94

SCS

+3.2 +3.2 +2.7 -2.0 +3.1 +1.4 +2.0 -0.9 +5.6 -3.3 +4.0 +2.4 +3.3 +3.3 -1.1 +1.0 +3.1 -0.8 +1.1

PL

+1.6 +1.7 +1.0 -0.1 +3.3 -1.6 +0.8 +0.4 +1.6 -1.0 -0.8 -0.4 +0.8 +1.0 +0.3 0.0 +1.3 +1.5 -0.1

DPR

+516 +272 +302 +373 +417 +219 +397 +156 +625 +67 +540 +497 +443 +292 +306 +261 +584 +257 +364

NM$

KILDARE TORNADE S-ET B JURIST COVEY FARMS ROMEO-ET KANGASSALON KELLI PETERSLUND KILDARE JERRY-ET VISSERDALE DILLIGENT-ET MARGOT CALIMERO PETERSLUND MARGOT CALIMERO LAGACE MODEM-ET DES CHAMOIS POKER-ET DUO STAR NORMANDIN MEIKLE LAUGHT TRIPLE CROWN HIRVIVAINION JULLI CARMELGLEN BRODY SANROSA ROYAL PHILLIP VALENDALE BLAZE SANROSA ROYAL PHILLIP

Sire’s Name

International Ayrshire AI Sires Marketed in U.S. List for April 2013

% Ayr.

Ayrshire Active AI Bull Evaluation List for April 2013

Ranked in PTI Order Bull Name

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APRIL 2013 U.S. AYRSHIRE YOUNG A.I. SIRES ACCELERATED GENETICS, BARABOO, WI 14AY28

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SCAPELAND POKER SAWYER 100531732 +833M +27F +15P +2.77SCS +2.0PL -0.2DPR +256NM$ +0.1TYPE P6 DES CHAMOIS POKER-ET 8401621 (CAN) SCAPELAND STARDOM B. DORIE 100357659 90 STRATHBURN STARDOM 811990 (CAN) 5-09 305D 29360M 3.4% 1000F 2.7% 794P +1387M +30F +24P +303NM$

SELECT SIRES, PLAIN CITY, OH 7AY90

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LIBBY’S LOCHINVAR 100543021 +1011M +27F +30P +2.92SCS +1.1PL +0.3DPR +292NM$ +1.7TYPE P8 PALMYRA TRI-STAR BURDETTE-ET 100419568 COVEY-FARMS WILTON LIBBY 100430545 93-2E LABRIE WILTON-ET 10304106 (CAN) 4-11 365D 38550M 3.5% 1330F 2.8% 1090P +961M +17F +25P +9NM$

14AY29 HAYNES-FARM WINGNUT 68867588

PA: +702M +11F +16P +2.82SCS +2.2PL +0.8DPR

+266NM$ +1.2TYPE

PVALUE: P8

SIRE: PALMYRA TRI-STAR BURDETTE-ET 100419568

DAM: HAYNES-FARM MAR WISTERIA 65000575

DAM’S SCORE: 90

MGS: ROSAYARE BB MARSHALL 100166264

DAM’S BEST: 3-02 332D 23010M 3.6% 835F 3.0% 690P

DAM’S PTA: +629M -4F +4P +162NM$

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DUNCAN MADMAX-ET 100582934 +526M +21F +22P +3.26SCS +0.4PL +0.8DPR +154NM$ +0.5TYPE P7 GALNEY-EPC GALANT RAMIUS 100216624 PALMYRA R. CHRISTIE-ET 100216697 85 COVEY-FARMS RAMSES RECRUITER 145754 6-01 365D 61750M 5.2% 3196F 3.3% 2052P +853M +29F +32P +314NM$

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FAMILY-AF-AYR REM DBL BARREL-ET 100601945 97.86% AYRSHIRE +75M -2F +1P +3.09SCS +0.8PL +0.6DPR +39NM$ +1.1TYPE P7 MAPLEBURN REMINGTON-ET 10316238 (CAN) FAMILY-AF-AYR CALIMERO DYNAMO 100470495 95.37% AYRSHIRE 93-2E MARGOT CALIMERO 10310847 (CAN) 90.75% AYRSHIRE 3-11 365D 28400 3.8% 1075F 3.0% 862P +267M +16 +2P +26NM$

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PALMYRA BENDIG BERKELY-ET 69261805 +1492M +67F +45P +2.85SCS +1.2PL -1.4DPR +409NM$ +1.3TYPE P9 PALMYRA JERRY BENDIG-ET 100323168 PALMYRA REALITY BONNIE-ET 65003767 88 #2 HIGH CPI COW PALMYRA TRI-STAR REALITY 100369452 3-08 311D 24850M 5.0% 1250F 3.3% 829P +1777M +79F +51P +392NM$ ANMAR JUPITER NEPTUNE 1067

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PALMYRA CALIMERO BLACKJACK-ET 69261843 95.37% AYRSHIRE +504M +21F +17P +2.93SCS +0.2PL +0.5DPR +183NM$ +1.3TYPE P7 MARGOT CALIMERO 10310847 (CAN) 90.75% AYRSHIRE PALMYRA TRI-STAR BROOKE-ET 65000848 90 PALMYRA TRI-STAR 150440 2-05 365D 26070M 3.9% 1013F 3.2% 837P +918M +27F +25P +223NM$

7AY96 840003007525668

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91.42% AYRSHIRE +1602M +55F +47P +2.71SCS +3.4PL +1.1DPR +497NM$ P8 KILDARE JUPITER-ET 101034046 (CAN) 82.85% AYRSHIRE ANMAR KOOL JONI 100449345 91 #41 HIGH CPI COW

EMERALD-FARMS PARDNER KOOL 100339358 2-11 358D 29170M 3.7% 1087F 3.3% 971P +1599M +56F +44P +350NM$

14AY34

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SELWOOD VISSERDALE SIGMA 11333395 (CAN) 89.43% AYRSHIRE +1328M +45F +42P +2.85SCS +1.3PL +0.2DPR +364NM$ +0.3TYPE P9 SELWOOD GAMMA 9756870 (CAN) 90% AYRSHIRE VISSERDALE NOR SUNBEAM 8955850 (CAN) 88.87% AYRSHIRE 92 PALMYRA TRI-STAR 150440 2-11 300D 17926M 3.5% 619F 3.4% 611P +1873M +56F +56P +451NM$

7AY97

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PALMYRA REALITY GIBBS-ET 69261849 +1068M +39F +24P +2.92SCS +0.3PL -0.5DPR +236NM$ +1.5TYPE P8 PALMYRA TRI-STAR REALITY 100369452 PALMYRA RAVEN S. GINGER 100330199 89 GALNEY-EPC RIPKEN RAVEN 100203204 4-06 365D 35760M 4.5% 1626F 2.9% 1052P +1681M +38F +39P +285NM$

7AY100

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RIPPLING-BROOK BURDETTE HUBERT 70399674 96.68% AYRSHIRE +1391M +40F +38P +3.00SCS +0.3PL +0.2DPR +266NM$ +0.4TYPE P8 PALMYRA TRI-STAR BUREDETTE-ET 100419568 RIPPLING-BROOK CHAL HILDA 100474613 93.37% AYRSHIRE 82 #114 HIGH CPI COW KILFENNAN CHALLENGE 61772 (NZ) 86.75% AYRSHIRE 3-02 364D 30880M 3.2% 1002F 3.2% 973P +1901M +50F +51P +260NM$

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MONT COMI SOUNDWAVE-ET 106182235 (CAN) 98.84% AYRSHIRE +792M +27F +19P +3.03SCS +1.2PL -0.2DPR +217NM$ +1.0TYPE P7 PALMYRA BINGO-ET 104295176 (CAN) MONT COMI REALITY SWAN 103011279 (CAN) 97.68% AYRSHIRE 91 (CAN) PALMYRA TRI-STAR REALITY 100369452 3-10 305D 22443M 4.0% 888F 3.4% 758P (CAN) +1102M +42F +30P

GENEX/CRI, SHAWANO, WI 1AY340

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PALMYRA BENDIG BERNADO-ET 63518163 +1130M +46F +36P +2.89SCS +1.2PL -1.2DPR +314NM$ +1.2TYPE P6 PALMYRA JERRY BENDIG-ET 100323168 PALMYRA TRI-STAR R.J. BONNIE 100164749 92-2E PALMYRA TRI-STAR 150440 7-05 305D 28220M 4.3% 1207F 3.2% 913P +1069M +38F +37P +279NM$

1AY341

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Convention Tours

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he activities planned for Thursday will provide a variety of opportunities – both educational and fun with lots of Ayrshire fellowship.

The day will begin with a visit at Young’s Dairy in Springfield, OH where entrepreneurship has grown a family dairy farm into a fun, family entertainment destination. Hap Young purchased the farm after World War II and operated a grain, hog and dairy operation. In 1958 the Young family started marketing their milk directly to the consumer with milk in glass jugs in a refrigerator, a cash drawer and the honor system. The first dairy store was built in 1960, and they started selling dipped ice cream, dairy products and snack foods.

More buildings have been built, product lines developed, and entertainment activities added. Today Young’s Jersey Dairy includes the Dairy Store serving breakfast, sandwiches and ice cream treats and The Golden Jersey Inn - a full-service restaurant featuring country home-cooked meals. Young’s ice cream is made from a 15% butterfat mix in batches of five to ten gallon in varieties of flavors. (Strawberry will be the featured flavor during the week of our visit.) The manufacture of their farmstead cheeses is the newest venture.

They make cheddar, Colby, baby swiss, Jersey Jack, pepper jack and fresh cheddar curds. The entertainment venues include a miniature golf course, a driving range, batting cages, a children’s play area, and a giant slide. A corn maize and pumpkin

patch are added to the activities in the autumn.

Young’s Dairy strives to provide fun with the best customer service and finest products in a clean, safe and entertaining place. Using the dairy as a base, the Young family has used ingenuity and creativity to expand their farm operation. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch at Young’s.

The journey through southwest Ohio on the way to Emerald Farm will include a stop at Serpent Mound, the largest surviving prehistoric earthworks mound. This unique historic site dates back to Native Americans who inhabited the area prior to the arrival of Europeans in the western hemisphere. The site has been submitted for inclusion on the World Heritage List, which includes the famous and historic sites of Stonehenge, the Pyramids of Egypt, Great Wall of China, and the Taj Mahal.

There are many mysteries surrounding this 1,348 foot sculptured earth mound that is shaped like a moving serpent with an oval shape for the head. The surrounding area was occupied by Native American cultures dating back to 800 BC; however some evidence indicates the mound dates to the time when the Fort Ancient Culture inhabited the area between 1000 and1650 AD. The purpose of the Serpent Mound is unknown. Theories include that it was a sacred or practical calendar due to its correlations to constellations. Nearby burial grounds suggest that it could have been a

Serpent Mound aerial photo courtesy of Ohio Historical Society

Young’s Dairy will feature ice cream for all! site of sacred worship.

The final destination of the day is nestled in the hills of Southern Ohio. Emerald Farms is the featured stop on the 2013 National Ayrshire Convention tour. After visiting the Fenton Family of Winchester, Ohio, you’ll understand why “green” is the rule of thumb for this operation. The obvious emerald green aptly names their beautiful farm where lush, green rolling hills go on forever, near the crossroads of the tiny village of Emerald, Ohio.

Emerald Farms is deep in history and heritage. The first Fentons gained possession of the farmland from Indians, mostly the Shawnee tribe, at a time before Ohio was even a state. Adams County, Ohio, is rich in American Indian culture as will be experienced in the visit to Serpent Mound.

The farm is owned in partnership between the Fenton siblings - brothers Doug, Tom Jr. and Ron, and sister JoAnn Jodrey. Their spouses and children round out the family unit. Doug is married to Jenny. Tom is married to Connie; and they have two children, Regan and Logan. Ron is married to Jane and has a daughter Keri.

JoAnn is married to Tim Jodrey; and they have four children: Kassi, Taylor, Cody and Corey. The siblings are quick to credit their parents, Tom Sr. and Ruby, for their rich legacy on the farm and fondly remember their deceased brother, Rick. Today the sixth generation of the Fenton family is being reared on the farm.

It’s refreshing to visit an Ayrshire farm that is truly wrapped around family. Every family member supports the operation in some way, whether it’s with the day-to-day management of the dairy herd, assisting with the labor-intensive tobacco crop,

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providing weekend warrior labor, working with the show string and more. Ron does the feeding each morning before he leaves for work as a fieldman with the Scioto Co. Milk Coop. Most of the milking is done

by Jenny. Doug and Tom round out the daily duties with the rest of the chores. The other family members fill in with relief milking, calf rearing and assisting with the other enterprises, such as the hog and beef operations as well as crop work.

“Green” also has to symbolize the living made at the diverse farm. In addition to the dairy herd housed on the family’s combined 850-acre operation, 50 to 55 acres of welldrained ground are routinely reserved for growing tobacco. Approximately 130 acres is leased. Corn and all commodities are purchased. The local feed mill helps with the preparation of a grain mix. Most of us would be astounded to know that growing one acre of tobacco requires the same number of man hours as farming 300 acres of soybeans. Tobacco plants are started as seeds in trays that hold 288 seeds. It requires 8,000 plants for one acre of this cash crop, and it takes between two and three weeks each season just to set the plants.

“Green” also represents the natural environment of how the herd is managed.

The cows have access to pasture nearly year-round. They are housed in a freestall barn and milked twice daily in a stanchion barn. Haylage is fed to supplement the grazing. Bred heifers are housed outside year round with plenty of shelter provided by trees. Calves and heifers also have access to grass much of the year.

The average age of the approximately 120-head Ayrshire milking herd is almost six years old. It’s impressive to browse through the herd and note the great longevity, especially in some of the cow families that have been prevalent over the years, like the “Loris”, “Sweeties” and “Zoes”. Freshening heifers early is also a priority on the farm, and it’s common to see young 2-year-olds and some yearlings in the milking line-up. Top A.I. sires are utilized, as well as home-bred bulls from their best cow families.

Emerald-Farms Classy Lori, sired by Oak-Ridge Flashy Classic, was a pioneer

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for this herd. She was classified EX-92 4E, made over 100,000M lifetime with a high record of 7-03 342D 20,870M 3.9% 813F 3.2% 669P. “Lori” had many All-American honors and was a Total Performance Winner at World Dairy Expo in the 1980s. Many Emerald Farms consists of (from left): Tom, Connie, Logan & Regan Fenton; Jane & Ron Fenton; Jenny & Doug Fenton; Corey, Taylor, Cody, Dassie, Tim & JoAnn Jodrey. (Keri Fenton missing from Ohio State Fair the photo) champions, The group of eight brings in a camper and World Dairy Expo class winners and Allcomes at different times throughout the American honorees have come from this year. Originally the family worked with a prestigious cow family. Her son, Emeraldcompany in Indiana who organized these Farms Lori’s Trump, has also made a opportunities for hunters to put up tree tremendous impact on the herd for siring stands on the farm during bow season. It animals that excel for type and production. has grown to the level it is today where The influence was so great that the family several of the hunters have become friends. had him collected privately.

Family members who choose to hunt can Exhibiting Ayrshire cattle has been continue to do so under the agreement. an important part of the Fenton family’s The family also markets bulls for lifestyle over many years, through several breeding purposes in other dairy herds, generations. Emerald Farms has become as well as beef. They consign to state a mainstay at the Ohio State Fair. They and national sales from some of their top started showing in 1962 and have not cow families. Emerald Farms is a strong missed a year since. They made their debut supporter of national Ayrshire Breeders’ at World Dairy Expo in 1976 and have Association programs, such as REWARDS, shown every year as well as participated in classification and advertising in the Ayrshire every Ayrshire show at the North American Digest. Family members have served on International Livestock Exposition. The the ABA Board of Directors and different family is well known in all livestock circles committees. Tom is currently treasurer and for their friendship, spirit of camaraderie a director for Region 2. and high ethical standards. They competed A highlight of the herd visit will be with the best for over 25 years before they a classification workshop lead by ABA exhibited their first champion cow in 1989 Classification Chairman Lynn Lee and at the Ohio State Fair. Since that time, Brown Swiss Executive Secretary and they’ve considered themselves fortunate Classification Coordinator David Wallace. to have shown the grand or reserve grand There will also be youth activities, dinner champion on many occasions. and fireworks.

“Niche marketing” is all the rage these “Green” with envy will be the comment days, and the Fenton Family has put their from everyone who visits this operation own twist on this idea for several years to during the National Ayrshire Convention. increase farm income. They lease hunting privileges to a group of hunters from North Carolina who get exclusive hunting rights.

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OHIO GRAND NATIONAL AYRSHIRE CONVENTION SALE SATURDAY JUNE 29 11:00 AM

CLINTON CO. FAIRGROUNDS, WILMINGTON, OH

AUCTIONEER: Tim Eiting (419) 629-3478 PEDIGREES: Dru Mercer (574) 727-9192 SALE MANAGER: Mick Miller (419) 288-2210 BARN CREW MANAGER: Allyn Paulson (605) 868-9028

GRAND-VIEW BBK DREAMER, EX-93 3E

SALES FORCE: Greg Evans (315) 456-8283 Steve McDonald (309) 712-5969 Neal Smith (615) 417-0759 Billy Branstetter (270) 528-6336 Dave Koss (563) 543-0440 Doug Evans (315) 750-9896 Becky Payne (614) 595-7561

CONEBELLA SARGE’S WENDY, EX-93 2E

DE LA PLAINE WILTON PIXOU, EX-93 3E

Her Sept. “Burdette” calf sells!

4-09 365D 24,310M 4.4% 1059F 3.3% 807P A fancy show calf sells from eight generations of EX & production!

Busch & City Slickers,WI

Her fresh “Burdette” Jr 2 sells.

5-02 305D 27,170M 3.1% 854F 2.9% 800P Res. All-American 4 Yr Old, 2011 Next dam records over 25,000M & 134,990M lifetime. Tanner Topp, OH

Her “Dreamer” fall calf sells!

4-08 305D 26,500M 4.0% 1052F 3.5% 937P Res All-Canadian 4 Yr Old, 2011 Res Grand, 2013 Que Spring Show De La Plaine, Que

FOREVER SCHOON PING, EX-94

PALMYRA JERRY BETHANY-ET, EX-90

GEMINAECHO REMINGTON SHELLIE

VAN-DE JERRY K-T-DID CRICKET, EX 92-3E

Her “Burdette” March ’13 Granddtr Sells!

Lifetime: 134,520M 5372F 4582P The March calf is out of a fresh 2-yr-old “Oblique”. Lee,TN & Koss, IA

KELLCREST FENELLA-ET, EX-92 3E

3-08 365D 26,989M 4.6% 1239F 3.5% 946P Grand Champion, 2013 Quebec Spring Show, All-American & All-Canadian.

Her “Reality” Jr 2 maternal sister sells due in August to “R-Facet” ultrasounded with a heifer calf & with a $2500 heifer contract.

Robert Tolhurst, Ont.

Her “Poker” Jr 2 due to Prime sells with AI interest!

3-05 365D 36,090M 4.2% 1510F 3.3% 1194P Next dam is EX-90 with records to 35,780m. Two generations of AA back this heifer! Randy Allen,VT

She Sells!

Grand Champion, 2013 Ohio Spring National. UAA Fall Calf, Res. AA Fall Yearling & off to a great start this year! Maternal sister to Grand of 2013 NY Spring Carousel Show.

Ashley Hawvermale, OH

“Reality” fall calf sells with AI interest!

5-09 305D 32,082M 3.6% 1142F 3.4% 1100P Next dam EX-92 6E with over 27,000M. Kellcrest Farm, Que

DES CHAMOIS PALEO-ET, EX-93 3E

WILD SPRINGS AVENGING TWINKLE

MACKAYR R PRIMETIME VG-89

PALMYRA REALITY BONNIE-ET,VG-88

Her Dec. “Tri-Star” IVF Heifer Sells!

3-9 365D 27,480M 4.4% 1201F 3.3% 918P Nom. AA Sr 3-Year-Old 2009. Next dam has rec. to 27,244M 4.8% 1318F 3.3% 886P. Patty Dilly, IA

Sells due in Dec. to “Burdette” & ready to work! Her HM AA dam is EX-91 2E with over 23,000M. Next dam is VG with over 110,000M. The Monnats, NY

Her December “Burdette” Sells!

2-06 305D 19,870M 4.5% 902F 3.1% 609 Unan AA Sr 2, 2011 This one sells ready to show!

Lang, Ski-Pal & Bieber, IA

Selling 4 “Napier” Embryos!

3-08 311D 24,850M 5.0% 1250F 3.3% 829P HM AA Sr 3-Year-Old 2010. Next dam Jr AA Jr 3-Year-Old 2001 with 27,370M 1130F 892P. Palmyra Farms, MD

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DE LA PLAINE CALIMERO ROXI-ET,VG-87

Volvo fall calf sells from the 2013 Que Spring Show Int. Champion. The next dam is EX-90 3E with records to 5-09 305D 24,348M 3.5% 855F 3.2% 774P. De La Plaine & Charest 2001 Inc, Que

BLACKADDAR OLYMPIC MODEL, EX-96 4E

SHIREDALE PHIL’S SUSAN, EX-93 2E

SHARWARDS GALANT ALLISON VG-89

GEMINAECHO SHOWSTAR SHIRLEY, EX-91

“Prime” spring calf sells Unan All-American 4-Year-Old, 2010 Next dam over 131,000M lifetime Tanner Topp, OH

“Oblique” Fall Yearling due in October to “Billick” sells 6-11 365D 31,330M 3.6% 1137F 3.1% 975P Life 168,240M 3.8% 6317F 3.2% 5329P Next dam EX-91 3E with over 24,000M Darryl Keehner, IA

Selling her choice of 3 IVF heifers!

3-10 331D 21,300M 3.4% 718F 3.1% 653P Offering a choice from 3 IVF heifers sired by “Reality” from this Jr AA Sr 3-Year-Old 2011. Rida & Hardy,VT

EMERALD-FARMS STAR CLOVER,VG-85

HAWKSFIELD BRONARA, EX-94 4E

ROYALE-DIVIDE SPECIAL CRAZY, EX-90

8-01 305D 21,398M 4.3% 915F 3.1% 664P Selling her “Sherlock” granddaughter born Jan. 2013.

Terrace Bank Farms, Que.

Her June ‘Burdette’ heifer sells!

7-03 365D 29,560M 4.2% 1229F 3.2% 934P The next dam was an HM Jr AA Sr 3-YearOld 2005. Emerald Farms, OH

Potential 9th Generation EX Sells!

A ‘Lennon’ sells from the “Bronara” family.

Dam is EX-90 2E. Next dam is EX-90 with 24,050M. Charles Sayles, MI

A Jackpot ‘Burdette’ Calf sells!

Lifetime: 1973D 145,140M 6258F 4425P Res. AA 2005. Offering her ‘Burdette’ granddtr. The Buschs,WI

HIDDEN-VALLEY KINSMAN BOBBIE, EX-90

PALMYRA TRISTAR R GINGER-ET, EX-91

SHARWARDS CALIMERO KERRY, EX-91

MANDACRES CALIMERO JUMANDA, EX-94 2E

Her “Reality” fall calf sells Lifetime: 2543D 104,920M 4065F 3264P Roy Coale, PA

“Riggins” spring calf sells 4-05 347D 23,340M 5.0% 1176F 3.2% 741P Unan All-American Sr. 2, 2009 Next dam records to 4-06 365D 35,760M 4.5% 1626F 2.9% 1052P. Palmyra Farm, MD

“Perfect” embryos sell 5-06 Proj 29,184M 4.7% 1366F 3.3% 954P 3rd dam:VG-88 over 25,000M Ski-Pal,Yarrabee, Fairbanks & Bieber, IA

“Poker” embryos sell Unan All-American Sr 3, 2010 Over 19,000M. Amanda Licata, NY

More Quality Consignments A P9 high index-ranked Jackpot heifer sells sired by Kildare Percy. The dam has records to 29,000M. Next dam is VG with over 24,000M. Don Gable, PA

Jennifer Poole, PA sends a ‘Boston’ due in July to ‘Burdette’ from an 88-point dam and a ‘Jackson’ July heifer from an 84-point ‘Paddy’ from the 91-2E Jenny’s BBK Vee cow.

Tom Wolf, OH, sells a fresh “Poker” Jr 3 from VG “Recruiter” dam with lifetime of 297,397M 4.4% 12,953F 3.3% 9,784P. Next dam EX-91 with over 30,000M.

A ‘Nemo’ June heifer that was 2nd at the NY Spring Carousel sells from Graham & Chase Rozler, NY

An ‘Alkatraz’ due at sale time that goes back to Howksfield Mona Crimson, EX-90, with 104,664M 5.5% 5733F 3.4% 3556P Lifetime.

Mercer & Sayles, IN A 3rd calf “Jerry” out of a “Dilligent” sells from Fairview Farm, Que. A 2011 Sept. ‘Burdette’ bred in March to ‘Poker’ from a VG-85 ‘Griffey’ sells. Kayla King, OH Selling a fresh ‘Poker’ from an 85-point ‘Recruiter’ with over 297,000M lifetime.

Next dam is 91-2E with records to 30,080M. Sara Wolf, OH “Poker” winter yearling sells due in December. Dam has 6-03 354D 19,960M 4.3% 850F 3.0% 603P & Res. Jr AA Fall Yearling 2007. Emerald Farms, OH

Gene Hall, OK, send two fancy ones - a March ‘Millionaire’ from two generations of Very Good dams. The granddam has over 23,000M. Also a December ‘Imperial’ from a VG-85 ‘Rebel’ with 22,940M 995F 773P at 5-04 305D. A VG-87 fresh “Ramius” Jr 3 out of VG-87 dam with records over 20,000M. Next dam is VG-88 with over 107,000M lifetime. Bricker Farms, OH The Valentine Family, MD, sends a “Poker” spring calf from their best! The 2-year-old dam was nom All-American Spring Yearling in 2012. The next dam is VG-86 with lifetime 103,520M 4.8% 4924F 3.1% 3218P. John & Marla Howman, OH sell a fresh Jr 3 going back to the EX-91 & national show champion, Strathburn Destiny’s Rosetta A 2012 June ‘Showstar’ heifer sells from two dams over 20,000m. James Elchert, OH

Dale & Linda Graves, NY sell an “Oblique” Jr 2 Tim Busch, WI, sends a “Burdette” summer & and “Ideostar” summer yearling out of an yearling from a VG 85 dam out of a VG 88 granddam with records to 3-05 365D EX 90 “Pardner” with over 23,000M. 28,340M 3.9% 1100F 3.0% 863P. Selling a “Burdette” Jr 2 due Sept. to “Madmax”.VG-87 dam & EX-91 2E granddam Robert & Sherrie Doody, MD, send a “Dreamer” with over 112,000M lifetime. Dale Maulfair, PA summer yearling with show potential.

Dale MacFarlane, Que sends a fresh “Oblique” A “Riesling” winter calf sells from a “Talent” Jr 2 out of VG “Loto” dam. Next dam is EX- dam. Grandam is VG-86 with records to 7-00 305D 20,450M. Dream Ridge, Topline & 91 2E with over 20,000M. Huronholm, Ont. Darryl Keehner, IA, sells lots of milk potential!

A “Billick” Jr 2 sells due Sept to “Dreamer” Scott Haynes, NY, is selling a “Dazzle” winter out of VG-88 “Sylvest” with over 29,000M. calf out of a VG-87 “Granite” with records A “Bingo” Jr 2 sells due Sept to “Dreamer” over 21,000M. The next dam is EX-90 2E from VG-87 “Normandin” dam with over with records to 6-08 365D 23,820M. 23,000M. A “Burdette” spring calf sells fro Rosayre Sr 2 due in August to “Burdette”. Grandam is Farm, Ont. The BBBK EX-90 dam has records VG-88 with over 22,000M 4.2%F. Tanner Topp, to 6-09 305D 24,553M 4.9% 1206F 3.5% 858P. Next dam has over 26,000M. OH A fancy winter yearling out of a “Baltimore”.

The next dam has recs to 4-07 305D 22,810M 4.0% 919F 3.2% 733P. Robert Jump, OH

“Remington” embryos sell from a VG-88 dam with 8-09 305D 24,588M 4.7% 1166F 3.4% 825P. Next dam over 20,000M. Mapleburn Farms, Que

A “Pardner” summer yearling sells from Steven Terhune, KY. Dam is EX 91 2E

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Ayrshire Youth Record Book Contest

hirty-two entries were received for the 2012-2013 Ayrshire Youth Record Book Contest. Cash awards will be given to first place winners in each division.

All pre-junior participants will receive cash prizes for their participation. Certificates will be awarded to all entrants. The senior participants will continue in the National Outstanding Youth Contest. Awards will be presented at the Youth Awards Banquet on June26th at the national convention in Wilmington, OH. Pre-Junior Division (8 years of age and under) i, my name is Adam Wolf and I am the 8 year old son of Tim and Erica Wolf of Shreve, Ohio.

I help feed starter and grain to the calves in the upper pen at my Grandpa and Grandma’s SpringRun Farms. It is my responsibility to make sure that starter is in the calf barn. The starter is kept in the main barn so when the starter is out at the upper hill, I ask my cousin to help me take some up on a wagon. The chores are divided up among all the grandchildren.

If someone cannot do their chores, I can fill in. I can bottle feed, water, and bed the calves when necessary. If my cousin uses a wagon to get starter and straw, I help push the loaded wagon from the barn, up the hill to the calf barn. I do chores both in the morning and evening. In the summer when it gets really hot, I make sure the calves have plenty of water to last them through the day. After I finish lunch, I run outside and add water to their trough.

When I turned 6, I wanted to show an Ayrshire calf in Mini Showmanship at the Wayne County Fair. My first calf’s name was Spring-Run Bingo Marissa. I practiced and practiced and soon it was time to take Marissa to the fair. I helped wash her and keep her clean. Finally it was time to show her.

I dressed into my white pants and shirt and headed into the show ring. I received my first participation trophy. I had so much fun that I couldn’t wait to show a calf in 2012.

In 2012, I practiced and practiced again.

My cousin Eileen helped me set up my calf and asked me questions like, “What is your calf’s name? When was she born? Who is her Dam and Sire?” I knew I was ready to show Joy at the Wayne County Fair. I practiced leading her in the show ring when it was not occupied and I led her outside when Eileen had time to help me. When show time arrived, my Dad and I headed for the show ring. And…….I won Mini Showmanship and received the Harold Bowman Rotating Trophy! And…………..I had my picture taken with Katie Stam, the 2009 Miss America! How cool is that?!

Runner-Up Whitney Dunklee is the sevenyear-old daughter of Jeff and Kelli Dunklee, Vernon, VT. Whitney owns three Ayrshires and likes to feed calves. Whitney won the

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2011National Ayrshire Poster Contest in the pre-junior division and has entered the photo contest.

Pre-Junior Participants Emily Schmidt is a kindergartener from Delavan, WI. The six-year-old daughter of Steven and Pauline Schmidt, showed her calf, Lipstick, in the Little Britches class last year. She attended the national conventions in Tennessee, Maryland and Wisconsin.

Brooklyn Schwoerer is the seven-year-old daughter of Rick Schwoerer and Mina Gumieny. She owns five Ayrshires and has shown for three years. Brooklyn wants to be a teacher and a farmer.

Amberleigh Smith, East Dixfield, ME, is the seven-year-old daughter of Matthew and Stephanie Smith. She is in the 2nd grade.

Amber has two heifers Hannah and Haley.

Andrew Curtis Szalach, Cazenovia, NY is the six-year-old son of Joseph and Diana Curtis Szalach. He named his calf Cherry.

Andrew likes to help in the barn and at shows. He wants to have his own farm with Ayrshires and Case tractors.

Junior Division (9-12 years of age) y name is Erin Nicole Curtis Szalach from Cazenovia, NY. I am eleven years old and attend Cazenovia Middle School in the fifth grade. Our farm, Cedarcut Farm, has been in our family for eight generations. On our dairy farm, Ayrshires are the primary breed. We also have some Holsteins and Brown Swiss. The Ayrshires are my favorite breed. I live with my parents Joseph and Diana Curtis Szalach and my brothers, Andrew 6 and Ryan 2. I am a member of the New York Junior Ayrshire Club; National Junior Ayrshire Association; New York and Madison County Jr. Holstein Clubs; and the Madison County 4-H program.

I am a Madison County Dairy Ambassador.

My love of Ayrshires began when I was five years old when I showed Cedarcut Prudence Ellie Ember in our Little Britches Showmanship contest at our county show.

In The Barn Our milking cows are housed in a freestall barn and milked in a flat parlor. Our calves are raised in hutches and then moved into a tie-stall barn with the heifers. All of our heifers freshen at our calf/heifer farm and then they are transported to the freestall. We feed a TMR (Total Mixed Ration) to all of the cows and close-up heifers. The calves get 24 percent calf grain and milk replacer and grassy second cutting hay and free choice water. The heifers receive balage, 20 percent heifer grain and first cutting dry hay. In the barn I help feed the calves grain, milk replacer, water and hay. I also help feed the older

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heifers grain and balage; help clean out pens and bed with sawdust. I’m exceptional with remembering cow families and enjoy looking them up on the online-pedigree system. We use the online-pedigree system as a tool when managing our herd. Some other jobs I like to help with are keeping updated semen and embryo inventory and mating the cows and heifers. I have learned to research bulls by using Dairy Bulls.com and using catalogs from the A.I. companies. I have started to make mating decisions when breeding the cows and heifers. I also like to be involved with the herd health and the DHIA records as milk production is very important to us. I help my grandmother tattoo, name and register the calves. In the summer there is more for us to help with. We are responsible for our calves and show equipment. My cousins and I help with anything we can. I love leading my calves in the summer time and I continue this even into the fall so they don’t forget how to lead.

My Ayrshire Herd I own seven registered Ayrshires; Cedarcut Rawhide Candice Carly, EX-91; ShamrockHills Spring, VG-87; Cedarcut Jackson Ena Ellie; Cedarcut Poker Ann Abby; Cedarcut Reality Carly Chloe; Cedarcut Poker Spring Summer and Cedarcut Burdette Clove Colata.

I was able to start my herd with Carly. She is a CKO Rawhide daughter out of Cedarcut Nolan CC Candice EX 91 who is from “Candy Cane” from one of our favorite cow families. Carly was the first calf we raised in our new hutches, which made her grow big and healthy. I mated Carly to Palmyra Tri-Star Reality and she freshened on September 1, 2010 with a big dark red heifer calf! Her calf is named Cedarcut Reality Carly Chloe and she is my first bred and owned! Chloe was my fall calf show heifer; she placed first at our county show and third at our New York State Fair Youth Show in 2011. Carly also was my first cow to score Excellent and is now Excellent 91. I took Carly to our County Fair and to the New York State Fair in 2012.This was the first time I had the opportunity to show her and she was named Reserve Grand Champion Ayrshire at our County Fair and placed second in at the New York State Fair Youth Show.

Carly has given me many opportunities and provided me the ability to become involved as an Ayrshire Youth. In 2009, I was a NY Junior Ayrshire Calf Scholarship Winner. At the Shamrock–Hills Dispersal in Hamburg, NY, with the help of that award, I was able to purchase Shamrock-Hills Spring, who added another Ayrshire to my herd. Spring is out of an Excellent 90 point dam, Shamrock-Hills Spectacular and she is the granddaughter of Shamrock-Hills Splotchy. Splotchy is one of only a few Ayrshires to ever be classified Excellent 96. I was so excited to bring Spring home. I had to look the animals over and over at the sale. I had four picked out that I liked and Lot # 11 (Spring) was one of them. I showed Spring at the 2009 New York State Fair and placed 5th in the Spring Calf

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Class. I also showed her as a Spring Yearling in 2010. Our first show was the New York Spring Show; we placed first in the junior show and third in the open show. She placed first at our Madison County 4-H Show; 2nd at the New York State Fair Youth Show and 4th in the New York State Fair Open Show.

After a lot of thinking, I bred Spring to Des Chamois Poker and she freshened in June of 2011 with a heifer calf, Cedarcut Poker Spring Summer, who is my second bred and owned.

Spring had a bull calf in 2012. Spring is due to sexed Nexus Dreamer in June of 2013.

Another Ayrshire in my herd is Cedarcut Jackson Ena Ellie; she is the daughter of Covey–P&A Jackson and Cedarcut Wilton Edie Ena, VG-89 with a production record of over 25,000 pounds of milk. Ellie was born March 28, 2009 and I got to pick Ellie out from our entire group of calves. Ellie was a big challenge for me to halter break. She only would allow my grandfather and me to work with her as she was very scared to be on the halter. However with a lot of work in a short period of time I knew she was the best animal for showmanship. In 2010 my 4-yearold brother actually led her in the state little britches showmanship contest by himself!

Ellie was a tall, long bodied, dairy heifer that was Reserve Jr. Champion at our 4-H Show.

She then went on to place second in the New York State Fair Youth Show and fifth in the New York State Fair Open Show. We entered Ellie in the show at Harrisburg; however she returned from our state fair ill and was not able to travel to Harrisburg. Ellie came back to the ring as a Spring Yearling in 2011. Her first show was the NY Spring Dairy Carousel; she placed first Spring Yearling in the junior show and second in the open. She was also named Reserve Junior Champion. Ellie went on to several shows including the Mid-Atlantic and Southern National Shows. She placed first in both Junior Shows, second and fourth in the open show. She was Nominated Junior AllAmerican Spring Yearling in 2011. Ellie has grown into beautiful and tall Junior 2-YearOld and is due to Poker in June. My next cow is Cedarcut Poker Ann Abby. Abby is a daughter of Des Chamois Poker and FiDe Laro Terri Ann. Terri Ann was purchased by my mom in the 2008 National Convention Sale (raffle calf) and she was one of the first outside animals to be brought into our herd. Abby is her first calf and was born June 4, 2009. She is a nice calf that is dairy and is almost all white! I showed Abby as a summer yearling in the summer of 2011. She was first place at our county show and second at the New York State Fair Youth Show. Unfortunately, Abby freshened with a Family Af-Ayr Doublwhammy bull. She has joined the milking herd giving 70 pounds of milk per day. Last, but not least, is my Winter Calf from last year, Cedarcut Burdette Clove Colata. Colata is out of my uncle’s “Cato” family. Her dam is Very Good 86 point dam and the next dam, Cato, EX-91. We started at the county fair where she was second in her class. At our New York State Fair she was

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second in the Youth Show and Reserve Junior Champion. She took first in our state fair open show. We then proceeded to Harrisburg to participate in the Mid-Atlantic National Shows. She placed fourth in the junior show and first in the open show. We really liked the tall, open, dairy calf, and after much discussion my grandfather and I decided to take her to World Dairy Expo. Sending animals to any show is very expensive, and Colata had been to several shows already.

I offered to take money from my savings account. I pooled my premium money from the earlier shows and helped finance the trip.

I however, could not make the trip because of school. I was at school during the show and I really thought she was going to do well. I was really nervous so my teacher let me call my mother. Mom said she was fourth and I was so excited! I only wish we could have been there together. We entered her in the All-American Contest where she was named Honorable Mention All-American Winter Calf and was Nominated Jr. All-American. I am so grateful to own and to work with my Ayrshires and to continue to build my herd. I can’t wait for the snow to go away so I can work with them.

Showing There is a lot of work to do before I go to the fair. It’s not just showing them in the ring.

I have to train them to lead by walking them for a long time every day. While leading them, I must teach then to move their legs and stand in the right position as if they were in the show ring. They must learn to switch their legs when I want them to. They must also learn that a class could last for a long time so they need to be used to being kept away from their stalls for a long time. Washing is very important in order to keep the calf clean and getting her used to the water. After I have washed them, I must put them back in a clean stall. We try to feed our calves properly so they will grow big but not feed them too much so they get heavy. My calves have to be clipped a few days before the show. If they get clipped too early, the hair will be too long on show day. I help body clip them and my Grandfather helps me with clipping the heads. If a calf has very long hair, we will body clip them in the spring when it gets warmer to get rid of all of that hair. I started to do my own toplines at our local shows and I hope I will be able to do my own fitting as I get older. This past Christmas I received a pair of clippers this will make the clipping process even easier. I really wanted those clippers!! After all that work, I am ready to go to the fairs and have some fun! Showing our Ayrshires is something my whole family does together. We attend several shows; the Madison County 4-H Show; New York Spring Show; the New York State Fair and the MidAtlantic National Show. We have traveled to Louisville, Kentucky to the Southern National Show and the International Show at World Dairy Expo. Someday soon I hope to be on the halter at World Dairy Expo. My favorite part of showing is competing at the New York State Fair and showing against other people I

know as well as my cousins and meeting new people and forming friendships.

Club Involvement I am a member of many clubs and I like to be involved in all of them. In 2009 at the New York State Ayrshire Club meeting I gave a report on my calf Spring. The report was to tell the members about my purchase and to thank them for the scholarship. I also went to the junior club meeting and it was fun to meet other Ayrshire kids. I have given two 4-H demonstrations; the first was on “What to Pack in Your Showbox” and the other on “How to Tattoo Your Calf”. I have also been a member of our 4-H novice dairy judging team who placed first at our regional contest and our second place dairy challenge team and the first place novice dairy bowl team. I am a Madison County Dairy Ambassador and a member of the Jr. Holstein junior dairy bowl team. I participated in the National Ayrshire Youth Book, photo contest, dairy bowl and dairy jeopardy. This year I will be on the junior dairy bowl team and will compete in the district competition in March. I hope to lead at the New York Carousel Spring Sale again this year. I also worked at the NY Ayrshire Club booth at state fair selling T-Shirts and was the highest T-shirt seller. In 2010 I was the flower girl for the NY Ayrshire Club Princess Coronation. Someday I would love to be an Ayrshire Princess. In 2011 my family/farm hosted the New York Ayrshire Club Picnic. It was a lot of work, however we really enjoyed seeing everyone who came and talked with them about our animals. In January I attended the NY Ayrshire Club and Jr. Club meetings where I was able to meet a lot of the senior members and see other junior members. I have traveled and competed at two National Ayrshire Conventions. The junior members are going to do many fund raisers in hope to travel to Ohio to attend the 2013 National Ayrshire Convention to compete in the youth contest. I really like to be involved and feel it is a good way to learn and meet new people.

Another thing that I like to do with Ayrshires is attend as many sales as I can. This is another great way to see other people’s breeding styles besides in the show ring. I love to study sale catalogs, cow and bull families. Attending Ayrshire events with my mom and grandfather is a great way to network within the breed.

2012 Wow! 2012 has been a fabulous year with my Ayrshires. It started off at the New York Spring Dairy Carousel leading at the sale and showing Colata. It continued with her and my other animals such as with Carly being named Reserve Grand Champion at our County Fair. Colata then placed second Winter Calf and Reserve Jr. Champion at New York State Fair Youth Show and First Winter Calf in the Open Show. During the Mid-Atlantic National Junior Show Colata place fourth in her class and first Winter Calf during the Mid-Atlantic National Show. I was so happy. In October Colata went to World Dairy Expo where Continued on Page 16

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she got fourth. My show year ended with her being named Honorable Mention AllAmerican Winter Calf. In June I attended my second National Ayrshire Convention where I participated in dairy bowl and dairy jeopardy.

I placed second in the Junior Youth Book contest and had two out of my four photos win their categories in the national photo contest and I won overall in my division.

The convention was a lot of fun. I’m looking forward to continuing my work with my Ayrshires and meeting new people with the same interest as myself in 2013.

Runner-Up Joseph Real is the 11-year-old son of Steve and Kristie Real, Georgia, VT. He is involved with his family’s Arrowhead Farm. Joseph showed at four shows last year. In addition to working with Ayrshires, Joseph enjoys basketball, baseball, hunting and gardening. He also participated in the Ayrshire display and photo contests.

Junior Participants Alexis Diemel, Wabeno, WI is the 11-year-old daughter of Toni and Mike Diemel. She has been showing for four years and won three showmanship competitions last year. Alexis participated in the Quiz Bowl contest at last year’s national convention.

Thomas Gress is the 11-yearold son of Joe and Lisa Gress of Shreve, OH. Thomas likes feeding calves and showing at the fairs. He has participated in dairy judging, Quiz Bowl, Dairy Jeopardy competitions. Gress won first place in the Dairy Skillaton contest for his age category at the 2012 Ohio State Fair.

Grace Sayles loves animals and wants to be a large animal veterinarian. She is the 12-yearold daughter of Mary and Mark Sayles, Perry, MI. Her family’s farm has been in the family for 175 years.

Grace attended Dairy Days at Michigan State University.

Jonathan Sayles, Perry, MI is the eighth generation on Sayles Dairy farm and owns two animals.

The 11-year-old son of Mark and Mary Salyes enjoys working in the barn. Jonathan showed animals at the fair and shared his animals and information during Educational Day with fair visitors.

Rebecca Schmidt is the nineyear-old daughter of Steven and Pauline Schmidt, Delavan, WI. The third grader helps with chores every night. Rebecca has attended the past three national conventions and last year was a leadsperson for the convention sale.

Mackensie Schofield resides in Troy, ME. Her family has a herd of Jerseys and Holsteins, but Mackensie chose to work with Ayrshires. Last year 12-year-old Mackensie place first place junior in the state

fitting contest. Schofield plays both basketball and soccer.

Denice Wolf, Shreve, OH is the 11-year-old daughter of Tim and Erica Wolf. In addition to showing, she has participated in Dairy Quiz Bowl, Dairy Judging and Dairy Skillathon. Denice has also won the poster and photo contests at the national Ayrshire conventions.

Cadin Valentine is the nineyear-old son of Mark and Jessica Valentine, Thurmont, MD. Cadin enjoys feeding calves and showing his animals. His calf was Junior Champion at the Maryland State Fair and won her class at the Mid-Atlantic National Ayrshire show.

Cadin also participates in 4-H dairy judging.

Intermediate Division (13-15 years of age) hristopher Sweeney, age 15 Son of Deborah and John Sweeney Jr., Appleton, NY Agriculture in my life started as a young child accompanying my dad to the dairy barn, even before I started pre-K. I thought I was his right hand man, and he needed me to herd the cows, feed the calves, bring him tools and talk about our future. This year my family farm, Maple View Dairy, celebrates 103-years of ownership by our family. That is quite an accomplishment in today’s society. My great-great-grandfather only raised Ayrshire dairy cattle on the farm. Today, we raise Ayrshires, Jerseys and Holsteins and many of the Ayrshires are registered 4-H animals for my siblings, my cousins and myself. We exclusively exhibit Ayshires at the county fairs and the New York State Fair.

My first recollection of being a 4-H Dairy Cattle Clover Bud was attending a fair press conference wearing my whites, with my little Ayrshire junior calf at my side. The media had many questions for me about caring and preparing the animal for the fair. I knew at age five, these people did not know much about the dairy industry, especially Ayrshires. As a 4-H clover bud member for three-years, our club was very active as we learned parliamentary procedure, made refreshments using dairy products, worked at the fair milk bar, completed barn superintendent duty, shared the importance of dairy product nutrition, created t-shirts that we exhibited at the fair and 4-H Fashion Revue, sold 4-H merchandise, participated in parades, was invited to be guest speakers at Dairy Princess pageants and Senior Citizen’s Centers, worked hours of community service and exhibited our calves at the 4-H Niagara County Fair. After I moved on to regular 4-H, I continued to mentor the 5-6-7 year olds. My father is the Dairy Cattle Key Leader in the county and as a Junior Leader I assist at the meetings including fitting and clipping workshops and preparing animals for the fair. I enjoy working primarily with the new, younger members. I also assist with dairy cattle housing assignments for the

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4-H members, work on the show book and prepare the dairy barn for fair. We take great pride in educating the public at the fair with Ayrshire educational exhibits. My favorite color is red and that is the basic color scheme used for “barn decorating.”

As a 4-H clover bud I purchased my first Ayrshire, Marinda, and hoped to build my herd. I chose the letter M as the beginning letter of all my Ayrshires. But, in 10 years, I have only registered five Ayrshires in my name, and only two heifers were offspring to these animals. Our family is proud to breed our own animals, but we reverted to attending Ayrshire dispersals and purchased two animals. Over the years I have attempted to increase my Ayrshire herd but unfortunately I had many, many bulls born to my cows. It was very disheartening as I watched my brother’s Ayrshires produce heifer after heifer. When we attend the fairs, we house our Ayrshires as a family and I became the herdsman at the fair, even though I have a brother 5 years older. At age 11 we exhibited at the Erie County Fair for the first time in the open show. Dad was home on the farm and mom stayed with us at the fair. While I had the cows in the milking parlor, the tour guide was answering questions from the public. She was not able to answer a question and directed it to me, and I carried on a conversation with many of the fair-goers. I reminded them that a dairy farmer wears many hats. They need to be a conservationist, an electrician, an agronomist, a diesel mechanic, a human resource manager, a steward, a computer specialist, a meteorologist and most importantly a businessman. Many people can milk cows but the key is to make money at it.

I am very passionate about agriculture and have incorporated it in all the writing contests I have entered, speeches I have written, and talks I have given. I have the honor of presenting before legislators, service clubs, classmates and the media, to give my view about the future of farming. As a history buff, in 2010 when our farm became a Century Farm, I researched the Ayrshire history and discovered that my great-great grandfather was the Dairy Cattle Superintendent at our county Fair. In 2012 our 4-H program celebrated 75 years of 4-H in the county. I researched my family’s history in 4-H and dairy cattle and exhibited that display at the county and New York State fair. Working with Ayrshires has also taught me responsibility, discipline and a good work ethic. I have learned to use time management skills while juggling academics, school activities, athletics, a Christian lifestyle, 4-H work, the Ayrshire Association, community service, and family and friends.

As a sophomore in high school, I continue to educate the public about the importance of the dairy industry and the part it plays in our diet. To feed the projected 9 billion people in the world, we need to prepare now, and educate consumers, utilize biotechnology, continue to fund research and work with legislators regarding regulations. My goal is to

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return to our family farm to work with my dad and Uncle Art after attending a 4-year college/ university majoring in animal science. I hope to bring to the farm technological advances in agriculture and the newest methods to better manage soil, crops and the Ayrshire dairy cattle. I would like to use genomics to advance our herd so Ayrshires will have above average production, and last longer in the herd. Ultimately, I would like to take on the responsibility as an owner. I see the future of agriculture in the faces of my generation of farmers and 4-H members. We need to play a leadership role in feeding our world and recognizing that agriculture is the backbone of our country as our number one industry.

Working with Ayrshires has taught me to respect nature, the land, and the farmer’s work; which is hard and long, but rich and full. Farmers’ possess the courage to accept what life brings and is thankful for it. The farmer sees the best a day can offer; the glory of a sunrise, the power of a thunderstorm, the promise of a rainbow, and the beauty of a sunset. Farm life has helped me cope with success and failure, experience patience and persistence, and teaches me to move on with a strong spirit. My family legacy and farm experiences have shaped me into the individual that I am.

Runner-up Kassidy Ryman is the 13-yearold daughter of Kenneth and Stephanie Ryman, Nescopeck, PA. She loves animals, owning 10 Ayrshires, and wants to become a large animal veterinarian. Kassidy has been involved in dairy promotion activities as a Dairy Maid and participated in quiz bowl contests. She has worked as an unpaid 4-H County Intern promoting 4-H programs.

Intermediate Participants Charles Buckmeier is the 13-year-old son of Todd and Lorry Buckmeier, Keymar, Maryland.

Charles leases animals from R-Lyn Farm and participates in the Dairy Bowl and Dairy Judging contests. Charles is also involved with shooting sports, goats, rabbits, cooking, crafts and ATV safety.

Paige Demun, age 14, is the daughter of Keith and Lisa Demun, Troupsburg, NY. Paige has shown for many years and won showmanship awards at her county shows and state fair. She participated in the FFA Dairy Handling competitions at the New York State Fair and Big E. Paige has a goal to show her animals at World Dairy Expo.

Riley Hoffman, Frederick, MD is the 15-year-old son of Wayne and Daphne Hoffman. Riley owns 4 Ayrshires. During the past year he learned more clipping skills and participated on the Frederick Co. Dairy Bowl team which won the state contest.

Riley is very involved in his FFA chapter.

Shaelyn Scoon hails from Lancaster, MO. She is the 13-year-old daughter of Mike and

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Jennie Droste. She has shown her animals at World Dairy Expo and the NAILE and has made many friends at the shows. Shaelyn won the Jr. Showmanship Contest at the 2011 Southern National Jr. Show. Shaelyn plays softball and basketball.

13-year-old Sara Wolf is the daughter of Tim and Erica Wolf, Shreve, OH. Sara owns three Ayrshires and was the 2012 Ohio Ayrshire Princess. She participates in many national junior Ayrshire contests.

This past year Sara assisted with the hosting of Ayrshire visitors from Finland and South Africa to her family’s farm.

Senior Division Winner (16-21 years of age) y name is Xavier Almeter.

I am 18 years old a senior at Pioneer Central and this is my Ayrshire story. I live on a dairy farm in western New York, in Wyoming County where there are more cows than people. It is the number one milk producing county in New York state and 26th in the nation. My family’s farm is a first generation farm with both of my parents previously involved in other dairies growing up. With that said our farm consists of approximately 90 milking cows of various breeds. My mother grew up loving the Ayrshire cow and she influenced me very early in life that Ayrshires were the way to go. I presently own 12 cows, 3 bred heifers, 3 open heifers and a calf. I am proud that I am the breeder of many of these animals.

I am a member of the New York junior club, and a national junior member. The WNY club currently does not have a junior club however I have attended the club meetings with my parents. I belong to the Barnyard Commandos 4-H club and the Pioneer FFA. When I was about to enter 4-H I needed a project animal, even though there were some Ayrshires on the farm at the time it was decided to look for a calf of my own. The decision was made to attend the Ohio spring sale in Columbus. The night before the sale my Dad built a “box” for his Ford Ranger so that if we bought something we could get her home. The day of the sale chores were done early and mom and dad made arrangements for my cousin to do the evening chores.

We were off to Ohio. I was excited because I was going for my first calf and I didn’t have to go to school that day. Traveling in March when you live near the Great Lakes can be interesting, so they say. Our trip was no exception, freezing rain and sleet made for some tense moments but we did drive out of it and then the fun began. We arrived at the fairgrounds and entered the main barn when the Brown Swiss sale was going on. The animals looked so beautiful under the bright lights and I couldn’t wait to find the Ayrshire line up. Mom and I went through the catalog and picked out our favorites, she reminded me I had a budget to follow and would hope for the best. Mom talked with me about the great

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herd of cows the Millers have on their farm.

They consigned a December calf that year, that calf Roxy was a growthy looking calf that looked like she was put together right.

As the sale proceeded my heart was racing, I was so nervous and I wanted that calf so bad.

Roxy was now in the ring and the bidding started. The next few moments were a blur to me and I don’t remember much. When the bidding ended Roxy was mine, I was so happy I now had MY very first Ayrshire. After the paper work was done it was time to get back on the road. I was so excited and tired all at the same time. The calf carrier as it’s now called had no ramp and loading my calf was now in question. Dad to the rescue, he noticed the big pile of dumpings of straw and manure from the sale animals, he backed his truck up to it and it was high enough that I lead Roxy right into the truck. Now all we had to do was make the trip back home which is about a 6 hour drive since we couldn’t find anyone to do the morning chores. Everything went good going home, mom kept Dad awake and the only excitement was at 3a.m. when a sheriff followed us for what seemed like forever probably thinking only a drunk would be out at that time. Once we made it back home Roxy was laying comfortably in the back so everyone went in for a couple of hours sleep before chores. Mom said my brother and I were still going to have to go to school but she got soft and we stayed home and slept the day away.

Breaking Roxy to lead for the fair was basically done since she was broke for the sale. However I worked with my calf to “fine tune” her so that hopefully I would place well in the showmanship class. I received a blue ribbon in both showmanship and first place winter calf that year at the county show.

My next year Roxy being a yearling was a handful to lead, so I also took a dry cow named Jewel. This cow was also purchased at the Ohio sale. She is a Heligo that came out of Canada. Going out to Ohio to the sale and the spring show kind of became a family tradition that I look forward to each year. Our family has purchased many good animals through the years at that sale! The Roxy cow is my favorite, two years after purchasing her, on the way home from the sale my family took a side trip to the Miller herd.

The cattle there were awesome, big, powerful and full of milk. Mick gave us the grand tour and invited us in for a drink and refreshments. During the viewing of the cows he pointed out Roxy’s dam. He stated that she was probably going to be beefed because she was a slower milker and there were plenty of 2 year olds to take her place.

My mom jumped on that conversation and Old Roxy was purchased. Before trucking arrangements could be made, Old Roxy came into heat and Mick bred her to Laredo the same bull as my Roxy. This mating resulted in my second favorite cow Rocket.

Rocket has gone to give me three heifers, Continued on Page 18

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Precious, Satellite, and Blastoff. Roxy gave me a beautiful heifer (Roxy’s Red Raisin) to but it was struck by lightning in the pasture during the summer when she was a yearling.

Through the years of showing I have shown many of these individuals. Roxy has always gone to the county fair except for two years ago because she aborted her calf earlier in that lactation and looked pretty stale. The good news is she is back on track and I showed her in the production class last summer. I hope she continues to last as I would like to finish my 4-H showing career with her and that is still a couple of years away. Roxy has always won her class and best udder of her class but she has yet to win grand. Even though I would like to win I don’t feel too bad since she has lost to a couple of cows that have gone on to become or nominated for all American.

While at the fair Roxy and I have participated in several costume contests. One of my favorites was when Roxy “dressed” up as a glass of chocolate milk complete with a straw. Her niece, Satellite was not to be out done and was Lightning McQueen from cars and I was the racecar. Satellite “cooperated” and acted like a racecar across the ring, anything to get out of that racecar driver suit as quick as possible. Two years ago not to be out done by her sister Precious and I dressed up in Hawaiian outfits. We both wore a straw hat, a lay and she wore the grass skirt while I had the flowered shirt. This contest is on the evening of showmanship and is a great way to have fun

after the long stressful day of showmanship competition. The Roxy family then can take claim to the most costume contest wins in the various categories that we have entered.

I have purchased a few other animals through the years to add to my herd. The last one was at the Ayrdell dispersal. She is beautiful speckled red cow sired by Grand View Bowie with a fabulous udder. Last summer I showed her as an aged cow at the county fair and received a blue with her.

Even though I show my Ayrshires mostly at local shows and occasionally at the state fair, I believe that it’s their ability to produce milk efficiently that is most important. The fact that Ayrshires are such good grazers is important in today’s dairy economy. Because my family has a mixed herd it is easy to compare the different breeds and how they work out in different situations. I believe their aggressive behavior leads to their longevity.

Several of the cows in our herd are aged cows.

This is a fun fact to pick on my uncle who has a commercial operation where cows do not last very long.

Roxy is known as the queen of the barn.

We have a L-shaped barn and her stall is in the middle of the barn. It is a well known fact that she lifts her head when she sees me coming to give her a pat on the head. I of course reward her with a little extra grain.

One of the things that excite me now about my Ayrshires is the matings that I make and seeing the resulting calves. My mother and I

discuss various bulls and then we decide who to breed what to. I like the fact that my calves are now carrying my prefix which is XLA – Ayr. Even though it sounds simple enough it took me awhile to come up with my own prefix. Having unusual letters in my name and the way it sounds convinced me it was unique.

Last summer through the 4-H program I attended dairy stem camp. This was an intense learning opportunity to learn many aspects of the dairy industry. Artificial insemination was one of the areas we were schooled in. This was especially important to me because after Roxy lost her calf she was walking on “thin ice”. I used my newly learned skill and bred her for three days in a row to a young sire just to increase her chances of settling. Luckily she did settle but I did not get a heifer calf, however she is producing 80 pounds of milk again. Some of the other areas of study at the camp were milk testing, quality milk, vet care, vaccinations, hoof trimming, calf raising and all around management of dairy farms today.

I believe this camp helped me to think of all aspects of caring for my Ayrshires. I have also taken an online college course, Dairy Comp.

305. This was especially challenging for me at the time because I was not use to using all the records that were taught to me. I finished the course and feel very accomplished and like the fact that I now understand dairy records easier and use them to help make management decisions for my cows.

Through my 4-H and FFA activities I

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have been building my skills and knowledge of the dairy industry. During the state FFA convention last year I received the Empire degree; this is the highest state award for the FFA. During the convention I also won the breed award for the Ayrshire breed. This year I have applied for the state dairy proficiency award. I have competed in dairy judging, dairy bowl and love to show at area shows.

Two years ago at the National Convention I enjoyed the activities offered to the youth.

Dairy jeopardy was a first for me and was a different kind of challenge. During the year I enjoy taking pictures that might be the perfect shot for the photography contest. After winning in 4 categories, at Maryland I feel that I have set the bar high for myself. The display entry that I made and entered made a nice addition to my show string display promoting the breed and my animals. One of the highlights of the convention in Maryland for me was meeting many of the international guests. Discussing Ayrshires and farming with people from half way around the world was way to cool. I don’t believe many kids my age get that kind of opportunity and it created lifelong memories.

Last year’s convention was extra special for me. Both of my parents were able to attend. We decided to drive since there were three of us attending and save on airfare. We left on Monday afternoon so that we would get half of the drive out of the way. Tuesday, our main goal was to avoid Chicago during rush hour, mission accomplished. We could not believe how bad the drought was this early in the summer in several of the states.

We arrived with plenty of time to do some of our own sightseeing. The convention with all the youth activities kept me busy. Being involved in the contests was a great time and I recommend them to all youth.

One of the highlights was meeting more breeders that my mother knows as friends. Hearing the stories of yester year was interesting. The farm tours were hot but seeing so many good cows was a nice opportunity. I also like to see how different areas of the country do things. For example, tunnel ventilation in all the barns. This seems to be a necessity in the heat that was occurring while we were there. One of the unplanned highlights of our trip was taking the ferry back home across Lake Michigan. This was way to cool, and it sped up our trip home so that I made a graduation party on Saturday afternoon of a good friend of mine. Great memories made all because of the Ayrshire cow. Thanks to Charlie Sayles and family for helping us out with this adventure.

During my years in 4-H I have been a member of our dairy bowl team. Our club’s best finish was three years ago when we placed fourth. Competition in our county is very tough. There are over 1800 members in our county in 4-H. Dairy judging is also an area that I have participated in each year. I have placed in the top ten in previous years and hope to continue to fine tune this skill. I

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seem to have trouble with certain breeds (not Ayrshires) and that throws off my final score.

Showmanship at the fair is a long day. With so many participants classes are large, our show starts at 9 a.m. and if we are lucky ends at 4 p.m. Everyone is very competitive so I feel fortunate to have received blue ribbons for my efforts but have not won my class as yet, third is my personal best so far.

Each spring I start thinking about which animals I want to take to fair. I always put Roxy on the top of my list. After that there usually are some other members of the family to go at least to the open show. The junior show is so large that barn space is always an issue. This limits each member to just 2 or 3 entries. I like to take a least one junior animal and one cow. The junior animal allows me to always have one new animal to break to lead.

This way as they age my life is easier because I always have some that are halter broke.

During my nine years in 4-H I have received several blue ribbons in the conformation classes. I have also won some junior champions, senior champions and reserve grand champions. Two years ago everyone watching the show thought I was robbed of grand with a 4 year old that was purchased from the Wilshore sale. Master is classified 88 points and is beautiful. I was pretty bummed that day but now I have set my goal to win supreme before I finish my junior showing.

Even though I have yet to win grand I feel I have accomplished a lot showing and that my time will come. Each year Roxy looks better, she is now 9 years old and looks fantastic.

Last summer Roxy was the first colored cow to be entered in the production class for the open show. She qualified with over 3500 pounds of fat produced so far. The judge was impressed with how beautiful her udder still is with her age. Leave it to an Ayrshire to always have a great udder. I feel very proud that the calf I first purchased for a 4-H project is still going strong for me. I often wonder how many other kids can say them can go their whole junior showing career with the same animal.

Last fall at the annual 4-H banquet I was honored to win three county awards; outstanding dairy and public speaking and the Todd Memorial dairy award. All my dairy accomplishments through this program have been with my Ayrshires.

I feel this is just the beginning to my Ayrshire story. I am looking forward to the many more chapters that are to follow. I feel the Ayrshire breed has a lot to offer anyone looking to milk quality cows that are enjoyable to work with. The beautiful udders and the longevity of the breed are facts I am very proud of. I love to promote my cattle in the area I live in and look to all the new opportunities that will come my way because of them. Last spring I had the opportunity to work the state spring sale and look forward to doing it again this April. In the not too far distant future I hope to attend the World Dairy Expo and maybe even show one of my Ayrshires there too! I have enjoyed all the youth contests that

I have entered at convention. I look forward to the convention in Ohio and making more friends and catching up with old ones. I have been accepted to SUNY Cobleskill to study dairy science and agricultural mechanics.

After graduating I want to work in the dairy industry and always hope that Ayrshires are a part of my life.

Runner-up: Kyle Ryman, Nescopeck, PA, is the 16-year-old son of Kenneth and Stephanie Ryman.

In addition to caring and showing for his nine Ayrshires, he has been involved in Dairy Quiz Bowl competitions. Kyle enjoys reviewing bull proofs and making mating decisions for his animals. Ryman plans to study Agricultural Systems Management at Penn State.

Senior Participants Kristin Allen is a junior at Bonduel High School in Wisconsin and is working as a youth apprentice at CRI. The 17-year-old daughter of Jolene Allen has vocational goals of being a large animal veterinarian.

She has shown her Ayrshires at county, state and national shows. She served as the 2012 Wisconsin Ayrshire Queen.

Garret Buckmeier, the 16-yearold son of Todd and Lorry Buckmeier, Keymar, MD, has leased Ayrshires for six years from R-Lyn Farm. In addition to learning to care and show dairy animals, Garret has participated in Dairy Bowl and Dairy Judging contests.

Garret also shows Boer goats. He aspires to be a mechanic or work in law enforcement.

Margaret Buckmeier hails from Keymar, MD. She is the daughter of Todd and Lorry Buckmeier and leases three animals from R-Lyn Farm. She has been a member of the Maryland 4-H Dairy Bowl and 4-H judging teams and participated in the national contests. She also has shown at the Southern National Ayrshire Show at the NAILE. Diane Gress, Shreve, OH, is a senior at Triway High School and attends Ohio State/ATI taking college classes. The 17-year-old daughter of Joe and Lisa Gress, she plans to major in Agricultural Communications and wants to be a graphic designer. Diane has competed in Dairy Skillathon and Quiz Bowl competitions. She was selected as the Ohio Dairy Delegate for the2012 National 4-H Congress.

Julie Gress is the 16-year-old daughter of Joe and Lisa Gress of Shreve, OH. She has participated in Dairy Skillathon, Dairy Judging and Dairy Knowledge Bowl contests on the state and national levels. Julie shows her animals at the Wayne County and Ohio State Fair. Julie is involved in FFA, Student Council, the German Club, and choir Continued on Page 26

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AYRSHIRE HIGH CPI COW LIST FOR APRIL 2013

The CPI formula is based upon six traits with the following emphasis: 25% fat, 35% protein, 25% type, 6% daughter pregnancy rate (DPR), 5% udder depth and 4% somatic cell. Milk yield is not included as a separate trait in the formula because it is highly correlated to protein and fat yields. The top 125 cows are listed below.

Ayrshire Breeders’ Association Cow Performance Index (CPI) for Production, Type and Health Traits

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(CPI Order - Top 125 Cows - Calved within last 27 mos) NO. ------- MILK AND FAT ------- COW NAME REG # SIRE # CPI REC REL MILK % FAT

2 1 3 2 3 3 3 2 1 3 2 1 1 1 5 2 1 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 5 4 2 5 2 1 3 2 2 5 4 4 5 3 2 5 1 3 1 3 3 2 2 2 1

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+.04 +46 +.05 +32 +.02 +26 .00 +31 +.09 +39 -.03 +44 -.01 +36 -.01 +23 -.02 +40 +.01 +37 -.04 +34 .00 +33 -.01 +33 +.02 +31 +.05 +27 +.01 +25 -.04 +33 +.02 +34 +.06 +22 +.01 +36 -.01 +40 -.03 +30 +.01 +46 +.03 +35 -.04 +46 .00 +53 -.03 +30 +.02 +32 +.04 +36 -.05 +23 -.01 +26 -.02 +26 +.01 +35 -.01 +29 +.01 +28 -.01 +25 +.01 +36 -.04 +25 .00 +29 +.04 +32 .00 +32 +.02 +29 +.01 +33 +.06 +40 +.04 +25 +.01 +23 +.01 +24 -.03 +27 +.04 +43 -

-0.3 +0.5 +0.9 +0.8 0.0 -0.3 +1.2 +1.1 -0.1 +0.7 +0.6 +0.8 +0.9 +0.2 +0.9 +1.1 +1.3 +0.3 +1.5 +0.5 -0.2 +1.3 -0.5 +0.4 +0.2 -0.8 +1.0 +1.1 +0.6 +1.2 +1.1 +1.7 +0.3 +0.8 +0.4 +0.8 +0.2 +1.4 +0.6 +0.5 +0.5 +0.9 +0.4 -0.6 +1.7 +1.2 +1.3 +0.6 0.4

D0.2 S0.2 S1.1 S1.6 D1.2 D0.3 D0.9 S2.0 S0.1 D0.2 S1.1 D0.6 S0.4 S0.1 S0.6 S0.4 D0.4 S0.3 S1.3 D0.2 S0.9 S0.1 D1.0 S0.3 D0.7 D1.7 S1.1 S0.9 S1.1 S0.5 S0.7 S0.3 D1.1 S0.3 S1.2 S0.6 S0.8 S0.3 0.0 S0.3 D0.1 S1.7 S0.1 D0.1 S1.9 S0.3 S0.7 D0.6 D1.0

80 84 91 90 87 91 85 88 81 88 89 83 87 81 86 92 87 82 91 87 76 88 86 86 87 84 89 89 84 86 91 90 84 90 92 87 92 90 89 88 82 90 85 77 91 89 88 85 80

+437 87.5 +304 90.0 +284 95.4 +254 +405 94.4 +350 +311 +365 +531 87.2 +173 95.4 +226 95.4 +281 97.7 +313 91.4 +391 90.0 +248 90.8 +341 +217 +317 87.7 +252 +344 +320 88.9 +193 +260 +442 94.4 +216 +369 +177 88.9 +241 95.4 +301 91.4 +282 +344 +219 +511 91.4 +249 +342 +311 +385 +264 +260 94.9 +381 +429 +414 +243 90.8 +382 90.0 +106 +250 +221 +378 91.4 +478 95.0

PL DPR SCORE NM$ %AYR

+2.96 +1.8 +1.8 +2.82 +0.1 +1.3 +2.84 -0.8 +0.8 +2.90 +0.6 -1.9 +2.86 +1.1 +1.3 +2.88 +0.9 .0 +2.82 +1.2 -0.2 +2.90 +2.6 -0.3 +2.90 +4.7 +2.3 +3.09 -0.8 - 0.7 +2.97 +0.3 -1.1 +2.93 +0.4 -0.4 +3.04 +1.9 .0 +2.86 +1.6 +1.2 +3.04 +0.3 +0.9 +2.86 +1.9 +0.1 +2.95 +0.9 -1.7 +2.90 +0.9 +0.8 +2.90 +0.7 -0.7 +2.96 +1.8 -0.2 +2.62 -0.6 -0.6 +3.11 +0.2 -1.3 +2.81 -2.2 -0.3 +2.90 +3.8 +0.9 +2.86 -1.3 +0.5 +2.94 +1.0 +0.6 +2.83 -1.2 -1.9 +3.04 +0.5 .0 +2.92 +2.1 +0.3 +2.92 +1.2 -0.9 +2.94 +2.9 +1.2 +2.83 +0.4 +0.7 +2.65 +5.2 +1.4 +2.93 -0.1 +0.7 +2.85 +2.1 +1.0 +2.88 +1.6 -0.3 +3.00 +3.2 +0.8 +2.83 +1.2 -1.0 +2.99 +0.3 .0 +2.77 +2.6 +0.2 +2.72 +4.3 -0.2 +2.72 +3.6 +0.9 +2.84 .0 +0.9 +2.94 +2.0 -0.5 +3.26 -0.4 -0.6 +2.90 +0.6 +0.4 +3.16 +0.9 +0.3 +3.00 +3.7 +1.1 +2.80 +4.1 +1.4

NO ---- PROTEIN ---- REC REL % PRO PTAT UDDP SCC OWNER

ENNIS, JOHN ENNIS, JOHN SKI-PAL, YARRABEE, FAIRBANKS COALE, ROYSTON G. III VAN DE AYRSHIRE SCHWARZ-TOLLENAAR, TAMI A. PALMYRA FM CATTLE PART. CREEK, EVAN P. VARNER, DOUGLAS E. GABLE, JOSEPHINE L. NELSON, GLEN, LOIS & GRETA CREEK, JORDAN E. MACKINSON, MATTHEW NELSON, BRUCE V. SWEZEY, DAVID J. MILLER, JACK A. CREEK, MARK ALLEN GLEN FARM INC. MURRAY, DEVIN PATRICK PALMYRA FM CATTLE PART. CREEK, EVAN P. CREEK, MARK ALLEN VARNER, DEAN E. VAN DE AYRSHIRE VARNER, DOUGLAS E. VARNER, DOUGLAS E. BRENNER, SCOTT & JENNIFER CREEK, JORDAN E. GLEN FARM INC. CREEK, EVAN P. OFFER, JOHN & SHAUNA COALE, ROYSTON G. III MILLER, MICHAEL L. HAZELTINE, ROBERT & TIFFANY ATHERTON, JEFF STEWART, RYAN SAYLES, CHARLES HAZELTINE, ROBERT & TIFFANY WOLF, TED CREEK, MARK ALLEN CREEK, EVAN P. IRRTHUM FARM, INC. WRATTEN, JASMINE GLENGARRY FARMS LLC BEAR-AYR FARM - DONNA J MERTZ LONG, DEREK STEWART, RYAN GRAVES, DALE L. OR LINDA S. GABLE, DONALD C.

22 Ayrshire Digest

83 NEL-AYR RISTOURN LYNDA F100566868 83 PALMYRA POKER R ROSY F65459500 87 PALMYRA TRI-STAR BETHANY F65000847 88 CONEBELLA ORKKO’S CASSARA F100552607 88 FOREST-PARK LANDSCAPE CINNAMONF100528527 88 PALMYRA POWER A BRADY F66596119 88 SPRING-RUN PHILLIP ISSADORA F100548763 92 DALTONDALE DILLIGENT ASHLEY F100442375 92 PALMYRA ACLAIM BIRTHDAY F65003773 92 PALMYRA REMINGTON J BETHANY F65003766 92 SPRING-RUN BURDETTE BESSY F100548811 96 NEL-AYR REBEL KITSIE F100363410 96 PALMYRA RIGGINS B BETHANY F69261822 96 RIPPLING-BROOK CAP MYLIE F66437012 99 COVEY-P&A MODEM REESE F66524070 99 DALTONDALE NORMANDIN RACHEL F100545564 99 KINGSWOOD ORAVA VARUNA F100575547 99 PALMYRA RAMIUS S. GINGER F65002982 99 PALMYRA ROMEO CARLEY F62000110 99 SHARWARDS LANDSCAPE DALILA F66726812 99 TRINKLE-FARMS DREW HOPEFUL F62260059 106 GREEN LANE LIBBY F64356891 106 PALMYRA CALIMERO R GINGER F65459492 108 BRICKER FARMS CINDERELLA F100564307 108 MAPLE-DELL ZORRO DAFOURTH F100257070 108 MAULFAIR ACRES TRIDENT BRANDY F64074262 108 NEL-AYR BURDETTE AMP F100581812 108 PALMYRA BROOKE’S BELLE F69261806 108 VAN-DE LORENZO LEAH LORRAINE F100430965 114 BRICKER FARMS BURDETTE CHASNEYF100564325 114 CONEBELLA CARLOS’ DASHER F100480568 114 JACKSON-HILL PETE MOUSE F100514030 114 KINGSWOOD HERMAN SHASTA F100521753 114 KINGSWOOD LUX MITZI F100399284 114 RIPPLING-BROOK CHAL HILDA F100474613 114 RIPPLING-BROOK STEALTH ALLIE F66436938 121 BRICKER FARMS BURDETTE JACLYN F100564316 121 CONEBELLA PIUHA’S AMORITA F66981481 121 COVEY-FARMS FLINT JORIE F100333138 121 FAMILY-AF-AYR R. LETTY F100591387 121 MAULFAIR ACRES PROWLER BONNIE F100522053 * All records are reported as TRUE PROTEIN

X101501602 X8401621 M150440 X41531 X103846246 M64394151 X500520 X10311365 M100323083 M100193459 M100419568 M100167715 M65459499 M100312759 X8389304 X100317070 X41611 M100216624 M100010086 X103846246 M100511514 M100273427 X10310847 M100419568 M100159390 M144136 M100419568 X8401621 X10001147 M100419568 M100392456 M100416855 M100115017 M100016037 X61772 X7545057 M100419568 X41713 M100112304 X101501602 M100360716

455 455 454 453 453 453 453 452 452 452 452 451 451 451 450 450 450 450 450 450 450 449 449 448 448 448 448 448 448 447 447 447 447 447 447 447 446 446 446 446 446

1 3 5 2 2 1 2 5 4 4 3 4 1 2 2 1 2 4 5 1 1 3 3 2 5 1 1 1 5 2 4 4 4 3 5 2 2 1 5 1 2

46 57 62 54 52 43 52 58 57 60 52 54 44 52 54 47 51 64 63 49 37 54 59 50 67 46 46 49 58 51 53 45 57 57 57 53 49 48 52 51 47

+972 +1060 +855 +841 +1148 +1065 +596 +546 +1147 +1255 +528 +850 +776 +1233 +857 +1045 +1240 +897 +1120 +1353 +545 +920 +1093 +816 +251 +451 +700 +697 +900 +549 +1159 +728 +1699 +1408 +1901 +1049 +717 +998 +1135 +1019 +759

+.02 -.02 -.02 +.07 -.02 +.03 +.18 +.05 -.04 -.04 -.02 +.04 -.01 -.03 +.08 -.02 +.02 -.06 -.04 -.02 +.05 +.05 -.07 +.01 +.13 +.15 +.02 +.05 +.01 +.04 +.04 +.09 -.12 -.07 -.12 -.09 -.02 -.01 -.01 -.10 +.07

+42 +38 +29 +46 +40 +47 +57 +31 +37 +40 +17 +40 +28 +41 +48 +37 +52 +24 +36 +49 +30 +45 +28 +33 +33 +46 +31 +36 +36 +29 +53 +45 +41 +41 +50 +24 +24 +36 +41 +21 +42

(CPI Order - Top 125 Cows - Calved within last 27 mos) NO. ------- MILK AND FAT ------- COW NAME REG # SIRE # CPI REC REL MILK % FAT

1 3 5 2 2 1 2 5 4 4 3 4 1 2 2 1 2 4 5 1 1 3 3 2 5 1 1 1 5 2 4 4 4 3 5 2 2 1 5 1 2

46 57 62 54 52 43 52 58 57 60 52 54 44 52 54 47 51 64 63 49 37 54 59 50 67 46 46 49 58 51 53 45 57 57 57 53 49 48 52 51 47

-.01 -.04 +.01 +.08 -.01 -.01 +.08 +.05 -.03 -.02 +.02 +.04 +.01 +.02 -.02 -.01 -.04 -.01 .00 -.01 +.06 -.01 -.02 -.02 +.04 +.02 .00 -.04 +.06 .00 +.03 .00 -.08 .00 -.04 -.02 +.01 +.05 -.02 -.03 -.01

+28 +26 +28 +41 +34 +32 +33 +26 +31 +35 +21 +35 +27 +43 +24 +31 +31 +27 +35 +41 +28 +28 +30 +21 +15 +18 +23 +15 +39 +18 +42 +23 +37 +44 +51 +30 +25 +41 +32 +26 +22

+0.6 +0.7 +1.1 -0.6 0.0 +0.1 -0.4 +0.9 +0.7 +0.2 +1.4 +0.2 +1.0 -0.5 +0.5 +0.2 -0.2 +1.1 +0.3 -0.7 +0.7 -0.3 +0.9 +1.1 +1.2 +0.8 +1.0 +1.4 -0.1 +1.5 -1.0 +0.2 -0.1 -0.2 -1.1 +0.9 +1.0 -0.7 -0.1 +0.8 +0.5

D0.3 S1.6 D0.1 D1.1 S0.3 D0.4 D0.4 S1.1 D0.4 D0.5 S1.6 D0.5 S0.9 D0.9 S0.8 S1.0 D0.4 S0.6 D0.8 D0.5 S1.5 S0.7 D0.4 S0.2 S1.6 S1.8 D0.1 S0.4 0.0 D0.2 D0.2 S1.0 D1.5 D2.8 D1.9 S0.2 S0.3 S0.2 S0.3 S0.7 S1.8

+2.90 +3.00 +2.90 +2.76 +2.74 +2.87 +2.99 +3.11 +3.05 +2.92 +2.89 +2.78 +3.14 +2.82 +2.91 +2.69 +2.94 +3.13 +2.93 +2.88 +2.88 +2.73 +2.93 +2.88 +2.80 +3.02 +2.80 +2.82 +2.94 +2.92 +2.92 +2.90 +2.76 +2.90 +3.20 +3.07 +2.87 +2.99 +2.94 +2.84 +2.94

NO ---- PROTEIN ---- REC REL % PRO PTAT UDDP SCC

83 85 91 82 87 82 83 91 86 84 90 84 84 81 86 84 78 90 84 82 82 81 82 88 95 85 83 88 86 90 81 88 79 81 82 87 84 83 85 87 85

+363 91.4 +341 +266 +360 95.3 +325 95.7 +262 90.0 +369 95.4 +188 90.8 +210 +266 +291 +298 +271 98.8 +347 +184 +305 88.9 +325 91.6 +236 +300 +248 95.7 +196 +446 +187 95.4 +278 +270 +199 +255 +248 +307 93.4 +262 +378 +331 +224 +230 +260 93.4 +207 +212 +407 87.5 +245 +330 91.4 +341

PL DPR SCORE NM$ %AYR

+3.2 +0.6 +3.3 -0.4 +1.1 .0 +1.1 +1.3 +1.6 .0 +0.3 +0.3 +1.6 +1.3 +0.4 +0.5 +0.7 -0.4 +0.1 -0.1 +1.9 +1.3 +1.1 -1.1 +1.9 +0.2 +1.6 +0.2 -0.5 -1.4 +0.8 -1.2 +1.1 +1.1 +1.4 +0.5 +1.8 +0.1 -1.6 -0.1 .0 -1.3 +3.0 +2.2 -0.5 -0.2 +2.0 +0.3 +1.1 +0.1 +0.4 -1.3 +0.3 +0.6 +0.9 -0.1 +1.3 -0.8 +1.7 +0.4 +2.0 -0.7 +2.0 +0.9 -1.1 +0.2 -0.2 -0.2 +0.1 +0.2 +0.2 -0.1 +0.7 +0.3 +2.9 +1.6 +0.3 +0.5 +3.2 +1.3 +3.0 -1.1

OWNER

NELSON, BRUCE V. CREEK, EVAN P. HANSON, MATTHEW GABLE, DONALD C. NELSON, GRETA K. CREEK, JORDAN E. WOLF, THOMAS A. ULLMER, DAMIAN & KILEY CREEK, JORDAN E. CREEK, MARK ALLEN GORDON, MARK & SPRING-RUN FARM NELSON, BRUCE V. CREEK, JORDAN E. VARNER, DOUGLAS E. YARRABEE COWS LLC DALTONDALE FARMS ENNIS, JOHN EVANS, GREG & ANDREW ALMEIDA, FABIAN TILL, ALLAN W. & KAREN L. TRINKLE, MATTHEW BOZLINSKI, PHILIP PALMYRA FM CATTLE PART. HUFF, JADE PATRICK, DAVID MAULFAIR, DALE E. NELSON, BRUCE V. CREEK, MARK ALLEN HAZELTINE, ROBERT & TIFFANY BRICKER, TODD GABLE, DONALD C. ATHERTON, JEFF ENNIS, JOHN ENNIS, JOHN VARNER, DEAN E. VARNER, DANIELLE BRICKER, TODD GABLE, DONALD C. COVEY, STANLEY R. FAMILY-AF-AYR FARM MAULFAIR, DALE E.

Metabolic Diseases That May Occur When Feeding for Increased Milk Production Part 1

T

he goal of almost all dairy producers is to put more milk in the tank at the lowest cost possible which results in a higher return on investment. The primary way to achieve this is to feed for higher production. However, feeding for higher production has pitfalls if the animal herself is not monitored and metabolic issues are not discovered and addressed. This discussion could fill an entire Digest itself, but in the sake of space, as well as boredom, this article will hit on the high points of metabolic diseases to be aware of. In the next Digest, management procedures to decrease the incidence of these nutritional diseases will be covered.

Metabolic diseases can be caused by nutritional imbalances, deficiencies, or erratic management and inconsistency of feeding programs leading to large numbers and various types of health issues. Adding to the problem are the ever-changing nutritional requirements of the cow, her lactation/dry period needs, feed quality changes, and the producer’s personal management practices.

Often when metabolic disease occurs, the risk of opportunistic infectious diseases also increases. Just like when we get stressed, our immune system function is compromised and our resistance to illness/infections increases, this holds true to our cows as well. If these diseases are not prevented, very costly consequences will occur in reproduction and milk production. A lot of the categories discussed below revolve around the fresh cow period. Without a good start to the lactation, no nutritional feeding program to increase milk production will be successful.

We will discuss nutritionally related diseases in three categories: 1. Energy Metabolism Associated Diseases; 2. Diseases Associated with Low Fiber/Acidosis; and 3.

Calcium/Phosphorus Metabolism Diseases.

Energy Metabolism Associated Diseases: A.) Fat Cow Syndrome Fat cow syndrome and fatty liver syndrome is the accumulation of fat within the cow’s liver. Excessive fat stores in the liver do not occur while the cow is putting fat on her back. Instead, fatty liver is a result of a cow mobilizing body fat and then some of that fat collecting in the liver. Thus, the

liver actually becomes fat while the cow is losing weight. Fatty liver syndrome impairs the function of the liver resulting in increases in disease incidence, reduced fertility, other metabolic problems (milk fever, ketosis, displaced abomasums, retained placenta, metritis) and sometimes leading to death.

Once fat is deposited in the liver, these levels are not reduced until the cow achieves a state of positive energy balance 5 to 10 weeks after calving. Fatty cow/fatty liver syndrome can be caused by excessive energy (concentrates, corn silage, some hays) being fed during the dry period causing obese cows near calving time. The feeding strategy should restore lost body condition during late lactation without overdoing it.

During late lactation feed conversion into body tissue is more effective versus during the dry period. A goal is to achieve a body condition score (BCS) of 3.5 at dry off.

Stress can also cause fatty liver. If a cow is stressed at calving time, her hormones trigger a rise in blood fat concentrations.

Serious over-conditioning of cows during late lactation may reduce total feed intake at the next freshening. It may also increase the incidence of metabolic problems at calving, especially ketosis. The fat cow syndrome can be associated with every other metabolic disease discussed in this section.

B.) Ketosis (Acetonemia) Ketosis is the incomplete use of body fat by the cow. Basically when a cow’s energy demands for milk production exceed her energy supply, she begins to use body fat as an energy source. First fats are broken down into smaller pieces, called nonesterified fatty acids (NEFA’s), and carried to the liver. At the liver NEFA’s are broken down to form acetate. During this process energy is generated. Acetate then must be broken down to carbon dioxide and water to yield more energy, however, this process requires some propionate. If there is not enough propionate available, excess acetate builds up in the liver then acetate molecules combine to form acetone (the smell of a ketotic cow’s breath), acetoacetate, and beta-hydroxybutyrate. These substrates are known as ketones and are released into the cow’s bloodstream causing the symptoms of ketosis. This metabolic disease occurs

most often in early lactation and may be associated with other health issues such as fat cow syndrome, retained placenta (RP), mastitis, metritis, and displaced abomasum (DA). Clinical signs commonly noticed include “off-feed”, weight loss, decreased milk production, and listlessness. Prevention of ketosis is best achieved by keeping cows in good BCS without being over conditioned during the dry period. Higher dry matter intake will increase propionate production.

Also feed changes during the first six weeks of lactation should be gradual and during lactation good quality, high energy, palatable feeds should be fed.

C.) Retained Placenta & Metritis On average, 8-10% of dairy cows won’t completely clean by 24 hours after calving.

Retained placenta can have an effect on subsequent fertility due to delayed involution (shrinking of the uterus after calving) and chronic metritis. Metritis is a uterine infection caused by delayed uterine involution. This leads to major economic loss due to a delay in conception with an associated loss of milk production. Hormonal changes and the outpouring of antibodies in colostrum naturally compromise the cow’s immune system at calving. By enhancing the immune system through nutrition, the incidence of RP and metritis can be reduced.

Fat cows (>3.75 BCS) are more likely to have retained placenta. This may be because “fat” cows don’t eat as well as thinner cows during the last week before calving or it may be because fat cows have more problems calving and that can be associated with RP’s.

Prevention can be achieved by having properly conditioned cows prior to, during and after parturition.

D.) Infertility Causes of infertility include cows that are too fat or too thin. Causes other than nutrition must be considered when obvious nutritional problems are lacking. Cows that are too-fat have more issues post-calving (RP, metritis, cystic ovaries) while cows that are too-thin generally have breeding problems associated with prolonged time before resuming normal heat cycles. Maintaining and recording BCS can be of help. Lactating cows, at peak production, should not drop below 2.5 and should be dried off at 3.5, and maintain this score during the dry period.

Diseases Associated with Low Fiber/ Acidosis: Before I list these diseases, we will spend a little time discussing acidosis. Acidosis is defined into two categories, acute acidosis and subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA).

Acute ruminal acidosis occurs when the pH in the rumen drastically drops (<4.8) and remains low for an extended period of time (>24 hrs). Treatment is usually needed to reverse acute acidosis and if left unattended Continued on Page 24

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Ayrshire High DHIR Lactations

The published 'high lactations' are those 305-day lactations completed MARCH, 2013 with either Milk, Fat, or Protein values at least 25% higher than last year's breed averages. Cows included are from herds enrolled in either the Ayrshire Breeders' Association GOLD or REWARDS programs.

TEN YEARS OLD AND OVER

AGE

MILK

% FAT

FAT

% PROT PROTEIN ECM

GOOD-VUE SPEC. CHIA

10-05 23330 3.0 723 2.8 675

WILSHORE SPECTACULAR

HANSON, MICHAEL, LINDA,,GOODRIDGE, MN FIVE TO TEN YEAR OLDS

AGE

MILK

% FAT

FAT

LONE-ELM PATRIOT SOPHIE

06-04 22200 3.1 702 2.9

KILDARE PATRIOT

WINTERS, H. LOUIS, VALLEY GROVE, WV

Continued from Page 23

664

26091

24119

23424

22499

22217

21935

AGE

MILK

% FAT

FAT

% PROT PROTEIN ECM

SKI-PAL AMBER LEE

04-09 21590 3.7 813 3.4

THE AGENT AT SKI PAL

TENTINGER, JIM & SHARON, REMSEN, IA

752

23003

JUNIOR FOUR YEAR OLDS

AGE

MILK

% FAT

FAT

% PROT PROTEIN ECM

TENTINGER RAY REBECCA

04-02 30240 3.3 1003 2.6

COVEY-P&A SPECIAL RAY

TENTINGER, JIM & SHARON, REMSEN, IA GRAND-VIEW SUMTOTAL DAYDREAM

04-04 24620 3.2 805 2.9

MAPLE-DELL SUM TOTAL

BUSCH, TIM & SIEVERT, RICK &, CECIL, WI SENIOR THREE YEAR OLDS

% PROT PROTEIN ECM

LINCOLNSHIRE MOLLY

05-10 25290 3.6 928 3.1 806

BONNIE BRAE JAYE

PLACE, JAMIE & MAGGIE, CANISTEO, NY VALES-PRIDE CONN REJOICE

05-03 19770 5.1 1013 3.1 630

SHADY WALNUT CONN

VALENTINE, MARK & JESSICA,, THURMONT, MD LINCOLNSHIRE DUSTI

05-10 22930 3.4 795 3.4 782

LABRIE WILTON-ET

PLACE, JAMES D., ONTARIO, NY CR-FARM TOF’S JENNIE

07-04 20420 4.2 862 3.1 647

DES PRAIRIES TOF

HUNTINGTON, NEAL A., NEWBURY, VT GRAND-VIEW ICEMAN BLITZ

08-10 22740 3.3 760 3.0 686

KELLCREST ICE MAN ET

BUSCH, TIMOTHY H. & KATIE, CECIL, WI GRAND-VIEW SKODA BABS

06-10 22190 3.4 761 3.0 670

FOREVER SCHOON SKODA-ET

BUSCH, TIMOTHY H. & KATIE, CECIL, WI

systemic acidosis (metabolic acidosis) will occur. It is caused mainly by a buildup of lactic acid in the rumen, usually resulting from an abrupt increase in the intake of rapidly fermentable carbohydrates. Clinical signs include complete anorexia, abdominal pain, rapid heart rate, rapid breathing, diarrhea, lethargy, and eventually death.

Most of the time cattle that experience acute acidosis often become “poor doers” due to damage to the gastrointestinal tract and may be prematurely culled from the herd.

Luckily, the prevalence of acute acidosis in dairy herds is very low.

Subacute ruminal acidosis is characterized by repeated bouts of low rumen pH. Unlike with acute acidosis, the pH recovers after each bout with the length of these bouts of low pH usually lasting for several minutes to several hours. The cause of SARA is accumulation of volatile fatty acids (VFA) in the rumen. As feed is digested, VFAs (acetate, propionate, and butyrate) are produced. If VFA production is rapid and exceeds the capacity of the rumen to maintain equilibrium the pH in the rumen drops. Over time VFA are absorbed, buffered, or passed from the rumen allowing the pH to rise. Digestion of large quantities of highly fermentable feeds leads to the

21852

SENIOR FOUR YEAR OLDS

AGE

MILK

% FAT

FAT

788

28551

731

23739

% PROT PROTEIN ECM

CONEBELLA ORKKO’S LINA

03-07 21980 3.7 817 3.5

PUROLAN ORKKO FI

GABLE, DONALD C., ELVERSON, PAS

787

JUNIOR THREE YEAR OLDS

23434

AGE

MILK

% FAT

FAT

% PROT PROTEIN

ECM

AGE

MILK

% FAT

FAT

% PROT PROTEIN ECM

AGE

MILK

% FAT

FAT

% PROT PROTEIN

EMERALD-FARMS LOADED CHEETAH

03-05 22060 4.4 986 3.1 692 24965

HAWKSFIELD LOADED

JODREY, KASSADY & TAYLOR AND, WINCHESTER, OHJUNIOR SENIOR TWO-YEAR-OLDS SHARWARDS RISTOURN GRETCHEN

02-06 17500 4.8 849 3.3 579 20886

LAGACE RISTOURN

P&A AYRSHIRE FARMS - TOM, SARAH,, DYERSVILLE, IA JUNIOR TWO YEAR OLDS LINCOLNCREST SHERLOCK DORIS

02-01 20980 4.1 877 3.3

BLACKADDAR SHERLOCK

PLACE, JAMIE R., CANISTEO, NY

696

ECM

23229

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rapid production of VFAs in the rumen.

Fresh cows are especially vulnerable to acidosis because of the abrupt change in fermentable carbohydrate intake that happens after calving. Fairfield et al. (2007) reported that SARA increased dramatically after parturition in dairy cows fed a lactation diet of 54% forage DM. This study shows that primiparous (1st Calf Heifers) are especially susceptible to developing acidosis after calving. It has also been shown that if cows experience acidosis, they are more susceptible to repeat bouts of acidosis leading to long-term effects on health and productivity of these 1st calf heifers.

Common factors leading to acidosis in dairy cattle: • Diet too high in fermentable carbohydrates; starch (% ration DM) > 28% • Concentrate:forage ratio >55% • Too fast a switch from high forage to high concentrate • Too fast a switch from silage to high levels of green chop forage • Low fiber content in diet; < 30% NDF and < 19% forage NDF (% of ration DM) • Diet composed of very wet and highly fermented feeds; >52% moisture • Over mixed TMR resulting in excess particle size reduction; >20% in pan

• Unusual particle size distribution: 10% > on top screen; >20% on bottom screen; uneven distribution in the middle screen(s).

A. Bloat: This commonly occurs when forage-to-concentrate dry matter is too low. A good rule of thumb is when feeding predominantly corn silage diets; do not go below 55% of the ration dry matter. When feeding haylage diets, do not go below 405% of ration dry matter. Animals on rations that cause chronic bloat do poorly because ruminal pH is too low (acidic), and normal digestion of nutrients is impaired as well as further feed intake being minimal.

B. Laminitis: This is a sequel to the bloat and indigestion/off-feed condition due to forage-to-concentrate ratios being too low. Laminitis causes lameness, continual discomfort when the cows are standing, and poor performance.

C. Indigestion/Off-Feed: Indigestion occurs when considerable starch imbalance continues and creates very high ruminal acidity. Chronic fluctuations in feed intake commonly indicate low-fiber diets.

D. Liver Abscesses: These generally follow prolonged low forage-to-concentrate ratio and ruminal acidity which cause rumen erosion/ulcers allowing various bacteria to enter the bloodstream. These bacteria are

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Young Sires

7AY100 RIPPLING-BROOK BURDETTE HUBERT

USA 70399674 Rippling-Brook Burdette Hubert is a Burdette son out of a Kilfennan Challenge daughter. He is bred to make the efficient, productive, profitable and long-lived kind.

Hubert, 96.68% Ayrshire, has an exciting and out-crossed maternal line. His dam, Rippling-Brook Chal Hilda, has a best record of 3-02 364D 30,880M 3.2% 1002F 3.2% 973P with over 112,000 lifetime in four lactations. Breeders can expect high pounds of milk, health and good udders.

14AY00034 SELWOWOD VISSERDALE SIGMA

Canadian bred Soundwave is a promising early Bingo son out of one of Realityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest daughters. His dam Mont Comi Reality Swan made 22443M 4.0% 888F 3.4% 758P (CAN) in 305 days at 3-10 and is scored EX-91/91MS. Soundwave daughters should have great udders and pleasing type.

Soundwave is 98.84% Ayrshire.

Mont Comi Realtiy Swan EX-91/91MS

CAN 11333395 Sigma is a son of Selwood Gamma, a Captain son, and is 89.43% Ayrshire. His dam is an impressive Normandin daughter Visserdale Nor Sunbeam, EX-92. She was Honorable Mention All Canadian Senior Yearling in Milk and Sr. 3-Year-Old at the 2012 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The next dam, produced 24,701M 3.7% 913F 3.3% 920P in her first lactation. Daughter should be tall, open ribbed, and have high and wide rear udders with a deep cleft.

Visserdale Nor Sunbeam EX-92

7AY102 MONT COMI SOUNDWAVE-ET CAN 106182235

filtered out by the liver, resulting in liver infection and creating abscesses leading to impaired liver efficiency.

E. Displaced Abomasum (DA): Some associations and assumptions have been made in regards to causes of DAs but the specific cause of DAs remains a mystery.

The facts are that rumen fill and stomach motility is reduced, the abomasum fills with gas and partially digested feed, and then the abomasum becomes somewhat buoyant and moves. Most DAs occur within two weeks after calving and often occur when cows consume diets high in grain and low in effective fiber. It can also be caused simply by inadequate dry matter intake. DAs can occur in later stages of lactation if the diet is drastically changed or effective fiber is minimal. Signs of DAs resemble ketosis (off-feed, intermittent eating), scant manure, reduced milk production, and listlessness to name a few. Prevention can be achieved by maintaining intake, especially long, effective fiber intake. It is also wise to make ration changes slowly and bring cows up on grain gradually after calving. Other metabolic diseases such as milk fever, RPs, and ketosis must be controlled. Milk fever decreases intake and reduces muscle activity of the gastrointestinal tract. Retained placentas and metritis reduce feed intake. These diseases set up the cow for DAs. F. Milk Fat Depression vs. Low Milk Fat May/June 2013

Milk Fat Depression Weight Gain Excessive grain intake (>2.5% of BW) and/ or fat Fat Test <3.0%; protein % higher than fat Primary cause due to abnormal rumen function Low Milk Fat Test Thin cows; low dry matter intake Low peak milk yield Fat test 2.5-3.2% Shortage of energy or ration imbalance Generally cows <120 DIM Protein-to-fat ratio near normal (1.14) Low milk fat can occur by feeding low forage-to-concentrate ratios, by feeding rations that are high in fat, or by feeding rations where the forage has been too finely ground. Milk fat depression is also associated with acidosis, off-feed problems, and sore feet. Ensuring adequate dietary fiber, both in terms of amount and particle size, usually eliminates this problem.

Various buffers such as sodium bicarbonate can also be useful in maintaining milk fat levels when high concentrate rations are fed.

Buffers work by stimulating feed intake, making them especially valuable for early lactation cows.

Producers are paid for both butterfat and protein. If components are reduced, attention should be turned toward nutrition and feeding management. Low components

can be due to inadequate energy in the diet, not enough feed being provided to the cows at the bunk, or an imbalance of carbohydrate fractions. Forage quality can severely impact the amount of energy cows are being provided in a ration. Therefore, in addition to doing a forage test when new forages are harvested and fed, consider having a digestibility measure of the forage as well.

This can provide additional information that may indicate whether low milk fat is due to highly fermentable carbohydrates in the ration or inadequate energy provided to the cows stemming from low forage quality.

Calcium/Phosphorus Metabolism Diseases: A. Hypocalcemia (Milk Fever or Parturient Paresis): Milk Fever is low blood calcium and on average, 5-6% of cows will develop clinical milk fever generally occurring at or near calving. The cause is a large calcium demand at the onset of milk production. The cow is unable to meet the calcium demand due to ration imbalance, Vitamin D influence or parathyroid gland activity. When the level of calcium in the blood is too low (<5mg/dl), nerve and muscle function is lost; the cow will go down if untreated and eventually may die. The most costly problem associated with milk fever is the predisposition for other health problems especially those listed in the above section on energy metabolism diseases. Cows that develop milk fever Continued on Page 31

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Wisconsin Pr

Check out our National Convention Consignments: owned with City Slickers LLC

fall calf full sister to Grand-View Burdette Diamond, EX-91 9 Generations EX Res. All-American Junior 3-Year-Old HM Intermediate Champion World Dairy Expo

Grand-View Burdette Coupon

GrandView Ayrshires

Tim & Katie Busch N6470 County Road C, Cecil, WI 54111 920-609-7476 tb1972@frontiernet.net Continued from pg. 19

and is secretary of her class at Triway High School.

Susan Hilton is the 18-year-old daughter of Gary and Barbara Hilton of Woodbine, MD. Susan leases her three Ayrshire project animals from R-Lyn Farm. She has been involved in 4-H and FFA and Montgomery County Jr.

TWO GOOD “OLDIES”STILL GOING STRONG!!

MOY-AYR LARO LACEY-ET, EX-92 2E Reserve Grand Champion WI State Show 2012 Successfully flushed to Burdette and Reality.

Will be 9yrs old in July.

Owned with Kara Kelly-Deerfield, WI. MOY-AYR STAR LADY LUCK, EX 91 3E Nominated All American 4 Yr Old 2006.

Flushed in April to Maple Dell Sumtotal-ET with 4#1 Embryos.

LadyLuck will be 12yrs. old in November.

Both cows are daughters of ‘Licorice’, EX-92 2E Grand Champion World Dairy Expo 2004.

INQUIRIES WELCOME ON LACEY AND LADYLUCK!!!

Grand-View HP Burdette Dove-ET

Winter Calf ( Jackpot Calf) Grand- Daughter of Royale-Divide Special Crazy, EX-90 Res. All-American Senior 2-Year-Old Nom. All-American 4-Yr-Old

ud

RED ROCK AYRSHIRES

Rick Schwoerer & Mina Gumieny Wade, Brooklyn & Colby Edgar, WI 715-352-3154 Fair Board. She earned her state degree in FFA. The 2012 Damascus High School graduate is now employed

by Gladhill Brothers, a John Deere dealership.

Leanne Van der Laan, the 17-year-old daughter John and Dorane Van der Laan, introduced Ayrshires to

STOP IN OR GIVE US A CALL!!!

MOY-AYR FARM

The Schmidt Family

Steven, Pauline W7864 Territorial Rd. Rebecca & Emily Delavan, WI 53115 Home: 608-883-6822 Steve cell: 262-374-0051 email: paulineschmidt27@gmail.com

her family’s Holstein herd. She now owns 18 registered Ayrshires and has shown at county, state and the Southern National Ayrshire show. Leanne is the Oklahoma State Dairy Princess and earned a Silver Emblem in the 2012 National FFA Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management Contest.

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Vermont Ayrshire Club, Inc. Dates to remember: VT State Show, Essex Jct., Aug. 26 NE Quality Sale, Rutland, Oct. 20 President: Linwood Huntington (802) 866-5438 Vice President: Lori Before (802) 334-8198 Secretary/Treasurer: Arlene Conant (802) 728-5283

Vermont - a good place to buy good Ayrshires...

A big THANK YOU to Keagan Wood

Saranac, NY for purchasing my Fall Calf at the VT Spring Sale for $2300.

Visitors always welcome at:

Pineville Farm THE CONANT FAMILIES Randolph Center, VT 05061 (802) 728-5944 tleacows5@together.net Maple Syrup Ayrshire Cattle

Greetings from all of us at

Good Oak Farm

Jim, Tina, James, Summer & Arliss 1523 Gilman Rd. Bethel, VT 05032 802-234-9588

May/June 2013

Jim and Bev

8 Russell Rd. Tunbridge, VT 05077 802-763-8803

Only an Ayrshire will do!

STEEL WHEEL DAIRY Kelly & Renee Burke 149 Stewart Rd., Berlin, VT 05602 (802) 223-7927 - farm (802) 793-6199 - cell

71st New England Ayrshire Sale

Oct. 19, 2013 at the Vermont State Fairgrounds, 175 S main Street, Rutland, Vermont Time to make plans for those consignments.

To advertise in Digest, must have by Aug. 1 and sale catalog Sept. 1 For more information, contact...

Lin Huntington, Sale Mgr. New England Quality Sale

3661 Rte. 5N Newbury, VT 05051 (802) 866-5438 phone (802) 866-5429 fax

Spring is here!

Just like grass, with support we can grow as a breed.

Hope to see you at National in Ohio!

Fencroft Farm

Brian, Judi, Stevie & Zachary Smith Pike, NH | 603.989.9886

32nd on Ayrshire bull list for production

Julio

developed by CR Farm, semen available 1st CR Julio daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first three records average over 21,000M and she just keeps getting better!

Visitors are always welcome!

CR Farm

Lin & Florrie (802) 866-5438

3661 Route 5 North on U.S. Rt. 5 Newbury, VT 05051 Fax: (802) 866-5429

Gordon and Sons (802) 866-5439

Ayrshire Digest Advertising Deadlines: July/August Issue: July 1 Call Lindsey Rucks, Ayrshire Advertising Sales Specialist at 863.634.3187 today to discuss your Ayrshire marketing strategy!

Advertising rates:

Full page: $475 t 2/3 page: $390 t 1/2 page: $340 1/3 page: $260 t 1/4 page: $200 (all ads full color. ea. photo $10) 27

Cows Scored Excellent ScoreAnimal 93 SUNNY-ACRES JERICHO’S LAYLA F100470057

92 SUNRISE-RIDGE FARAH F100509908

92 SUNNY-ACRES MASTER KENDRA F100536296

92 MAULFAIR-ACRES PARKER CINDY F100247484

91 SUNNY-ACRES YBJ VICTORIA F100536362

91 SUNNY-ACRES TSB SPICY F100543049

91 SUNNY-ACRES HERC JOCELIN F100517060

91 SUNNY-ACRES TSB SILK F100579596

91 S&M-AYR HERMAN’S MARIE F100563061

91 BRICKER FARMS BURDETTE CHARITY F100527731 90 P&A CAL GERTIE F100521100

90 SUNNY-ACRES TSB GRETCHEN F100536380

90 COVEY-FARMS SHIPLEY RILEY F100471357

90 BRICKER FARMS BURDETTE CHASNEY F100564325 90 BRICKER FARMS RAVEN JASMINE F100518203

March 2013

Date Scored 02/11/13 02/22/13 02/11/13 03/06/13 02/11/13 02/11/13 03/22/13 02/11/13 02/22/13 03/06/13 02/11/13 02/11/13 11/15/10 03/06/13 03/06/13

BAA 109.4 108.2 108.2 108.2 107.0 107.0 107.0 109.1 108.1 107.0 105.8 105.8 106.9 106.9 105.8

Born 08/02/06 06/23/07 03/10/08 01/25/02 06/27/08 07/30/08 01/26/08 08/20/09 03/09/09 03/02/08 05/04/07 03/26/08 12/16/06 03/03/09 02/13/08

Owner EVANS, DOUGLAS E., GEORGETOWN, NY BAUMGARDNER, JUSTIN D., DILLSBURG, PA EVANS, DOUGLAS E., GEORGETOWN, NY BRICKER, JOE, BELOIT, OH EVANS, DOUGLAS E., GEORGETOWN, NY EVANS, DOUGLAS E., GEORGETOWN, NY VAILL, NANCY, PINE PLAIN, NY EVANS, DOUGLAS E., GEORGETOWN, NY BAUMGARDNER, JUSTIN D., DILLSBURG, PA BRICKER, TODD, BELOIT, OH EVANS, DOUGLAS E., GEORGETOWN, NY EVANS, DOUGLAS E., GEORGETOWN, NY ECUAFARM-WA, CHEHALIS, WA BRICKER, TODD, BELOIT, OH BRICKER, TODD, BELOIT, OH

Pennsylvania Ayrshire Breeders’ Association

Representing Pennsylvania, New Jersey & West Virginia Ayrshire Breeders

To the National Sale Maulfair Acres Burdette Brianne

Due Sept. 1st to Madmax Ultrasounded Heifer Dam: Maulfair Acres Blackout Baby VG 87 @ 3-10 Granddam: Fairburn BBBK Bobcat EX 91 2E Baby’s Sister: Maulfair Acres Pardner Bobbie VG-88 6-09 28,460M 4.2% 3.1% Bobbie’s Daughter: Maulfair Acres Prowler Bonnie VG-85 4-07 27,890M 3.6% 3.1% # 121 High CPI Bonnies Daughter: Maulfair Acres Trident Brandy VG-85 @ 2yr 2-06 294D 18,860M 5.1% 3.3% # 108 High CPI

For more info contact any state officer or visit our website : www.paayrshires.com President: Jason Mowry 3400 Lafayette Road | Roaring Springs PA 16673 Phone 814-224-2381 Vice President: Todd Frescura 204 Kemerer Road | Latrobe, PA 15650 Phone: Home- 724-423-3718 Barn- 724-424-2301 | Cell- 724-875-4633 Secretary/Treasurer: Bonnie Wentworth 1026 River Road | Quarryville, PA 17566 Phone: (717) 548-3896

55 memberships in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

The Baumgardner Family

Dale & Pattie Maulfair Jamie, Daryl, Jennifer, David & Rachel Maulfair 400 S. Center St. Jonestown, PA 17038 (717) 865-6439

Dan, Lori, Justin (Jud), Amy, Nate, Katie, and Rebekah Dillsburg, PA 717-432-3169 l wildcowz@ptd.net Visitors Always Welcome!

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New York Ayrshire Breedersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jim Curtis, President 315.655.8909 | Jim Patsos, Jr., Vice-President 315.568.2470 Joan Curtis, Secretary 315.655.8909 Kathleen Haynes Randall, Treasurer 315.696.8353 | Diana Curtis, Youth Director 315.289.3074

Cedarcut Farm

Mandacres Ayrshires

Doug & Kathe Evans & Family

RHA 19,172M 751F 586P

The Curtis Family 3552 East Road Cazenovia, NY 13035 Home / Fax: 315.655.8909 Jim Cell: 315.380.5144 Diana 315.289.3074

Sunny Acres Farm

Sal & Jeanne Licata & Amanda Rottingen 263 Petkewec Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326 607-293-7392

Thank you to the consignors, buyers and supporters of the New York Spring Ayrshire Sale.

4106 Davenport Road Georgetown, NY 13072 315.837.4777 Andrew: 315.750.0719 Greg: 315.456.8283 sunnyacresayrshires@gmail.com

Ethier Acres Alain & Diane Ethier Argyle, NY 12809 518-638-6597

For more information on the New York Ayrshire Club please go to www.nyayrshire.com Cont. from Page 5

to say hello! I also hope that many of you will participate in our quiz bowl, jeopardy, outstanding youth and queen competitions if you can come to convention, or the youth book, photography, and poster contests if you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it. I love seeing all the great things our Ayrshire youth can do with cameras and posters!

Until next time, Eileen

Call Lindsey Rucks today to talk about promoting your Ayrshires!

863.634.3187 or email: purebredpublishinglr@gmail.com May/June 2013

Classification Schedule 2013

To participate in the classification program, breeders must submit an application to the ABA by the tour deadlines listed below. Contact the ABA office at 614-335-0020 if you need assistance.

2013 Classification Tour Month Area Applications Due July NY 5/30/13 August IA, Northern IL, MN, ND, SD 6/10/13 September AR. KS, MO, NE, CO, OK, TX, LA 7/10/13 October PA, NJ, DE, MD 8/10/13 November ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI, VA, NC, SC, MS, AL, GA, FL, KY, TN, 9/10/13

Southern IN, Southern IL, Southeast MO December WI 10/10/13 *refer to page 38 for 2014 schedule

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Wisconsin Ayrshire Breeders Association

President: Bill Kolaske W3831 Landstad Road, Bonduel, WI 54107 • 920-639-2397 Vice-President: Harry Lynch 10411 W. Stuart Road, Orfordville, WI 53576 • 608.879.2986 Secretary/Treasurer: Sandra Ellenbecker N1638 Erdine Lane, Hortonville, WI 54944 • 920.915.0400

Wisconsin State Show, July 23, Marshfield

Thank You to the Wisconsin ABA for bestowing 2012 Cow of the Year on Daltondale BBK Missy.

We are truly humbled to have the opportunity to breed, develop and work with this cow.

Daltondale Farms John Dalton 262-966-2608 (barn) Nick Tetzlaff 262-719-1165 (cell) Donna Mertz (cell) 920-382-7678

Announcing the newest member of Bear-Ayr Farm.....

Haley Ray Mertz

Born 3/22/13 9 lbs. 4 oz.

21 inches long Welcomed home by big sister Casey Jean Mertz If there is anything any breeder would like to discuss, please feel free to contact me.

Bear-Ayr Farm

Donna Mertz, DVM

MISSOURI

AYRSHIRE ASSOCIATION

JJJJ Four J Farms Conway, MO Jeff Jensen 417-589-4232

*Hosting the state picnic June 9th at noon

CONGRATULATIONS TO MY GRADUATES!!

WILLIAM H. COLEMAN MISSOURI VALLEY COLLEGE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE EDUCATION OAKLEY MATTHEW COLEMAN UMKC SCHOOL OF LAW I AM SO VERY PROUD!!

KAR-AYR AYRSHIRES KAREN COLEMAN 6039 County Rd. 421 Palmyra, MO 63461 cell 319-230-6002

N2533 Jefferson Rd. Neosho, WI 53059 920-382-7678

Proud to have had 2 Nom. All-Americans in 2012!

Mapleburn Loto Charm EX-90 @ 4-yr old Foggy-Valley Poker Raisin Winter Yearling Good Luck to everyone this show season! __________________________

Foggy Valley Ayrshires john, Shauna, Hunter & Peyton Offer 1768 Rangeline rd.

Auburndale, WI 54412 (715) 387-0960 shauna_offer@hotmail.com Visitors Always Welcomed!

PRESIDENT: Karen Coleman l cell: 319-230-6002 l Email: kar-ayr@socket.net SECRETARY/TREASURER : Jessica Gatton-Dixon l Email: missouriayrshire@hotmail.com cell: 417-844-7217 SUMMER PICNIC: JUNE 9 12 noon FOUR J FARMS Everyone is welcome!!

Stil Dreamn Dairy Conway, MO

jessicagattondixon@live

Selling at Convention: Stil Dreamn Jastes P Tug-ET

Born: June 2012 Maternal family member to Des Pairies TouTou

I 90 HILLCREST FARM We relocated to Missouri in 2011.

Milking 90 head....90% Ayrshire Things are great in the Show Me state!

We are very pleased with our move!

LYLE UNNASCH & BRENT UNNASCH 13637 Hwy ZZ Conway, MO 55925 417-589-6263 l cell: 608-792-8861

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Very Good Milking Yearlings & 2-Year-Olds March 2013

Score Animal Age Date Scored BAA

87 BRICKER FARMS LARO RIDDLE 2-10 3/2013 105.4 87 BRICKER FARMS RAMIUS MISSY 2-10 3/2013 105.4 87 BRICKER FARMS RAVEN CADILAC 2-05 3/2013 106.3 85 AYRDELL’S NORMANDIN STAR 2-06 3/2013 104.0 85 BRICKER FARMS RAMIUS CALLI 2-07 3/2013 102.9 85 BRICKER FARMS RAMIUS CHELLO 2-05 3/2013 104.0 85 BRICKER FARMS RAVEN CAMERO 2-06 3/2013 104.0 85 HI-AYR-VIEW MPIECE BEYONCE 2-05 3/2013 104.0 85 KINGSWOOD DOZER’S ADELE 2-07 3/2013 102.9 85 SUNNY-ACRES LO-NAN SUNNY 1 2-07 3/2013 102.9 85 VAN-DE RISTOURN CLARABELL 2-06 3/2013 104.0

Herd

Owner

BRICKER, TODD, OH BRICKER, TODD, OH BRICKER, TODD, OH WOLF, THOMAS, OH BRICKER, TODD, OH BRICKER, TODD, OH BRICKER, TODD, OH DINDERMAN, BRIAN & KRISTI, IL ENNIS, JOHN, CT VAILL, NANCY, NY WOLF, THOMAS, OH

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release more cortisol which in turn inhibits the immune system promoting RPs, metritis, and mastitis. Weak muscle contractions of the stomach can result in DAs and reduction of intake promotes ketosis. Cows that have sub-clinical milk fever have no noticeable clinical signs but they eat less and are more susceptible to other health problems.

Many times when on a farm the producer will mention he is having RPs and ketosis.

During further investigation it is determined that these problems were actually caused by low blood calcium at the time of calving.

The most critical time to adjust imbalances causing metabolic problems due to calcium/ phosphorus is the month prior to calving.

Some basic recommendations are to limit precalving calcium intake. Excess feeding tends to inhibit normal calcium mobilization from the bones. Hormones normally work to mobilize calcium from the cow’s bones and to increase the efficiency of dietary calcium absorption at calving time. Unfortunately, these hormones are inhibited when diets high in potassium or sodium are fed.

These minerals are categorized as cations and alkalinize the blood making the pH May/June 2013

higher. High potassium also decreases the availability of dietary magnesium resulting in prevention of the cow’s system from recognizing low blood calcium levels; further decreasing hormone production, calcium mobilization, and calcium absorption. Avoid feeding high phosphorus levels in rations.

Keep pre-calving potassium levels as low as possible due to high forage potassium levels predispose cows to milk fever regardless of calcium intake. As a rule of thumb forages low in potassium are generally low in calcium. If this is not practical, consult with your nutritionist about feeding anionic salts to dry cows. The old milk fever theory was that diets high solely in calcium caused milk fever. It is now accepted that the apparent successes of these diets were due to a reduction of dietary potassium along with reducing calcium.

B. Udder Edema: Udder edema is accumulation of fluid in the udder and sometimes in the cow’s belly. Some edema is normal; however excessive edema makes milking more difficult and can do permanent damage by breaking down udder supports.

Swelling may lead to incomplete removal

of milk during milking and result in lower yields for the lactation. The basic idea is that increased blood flow to the udder is accompanied by decreased flow from the udder. The true cause is not entirely certain.

Some things are certain about udder edema.

First-calf heifers have a higher prevalence primarily because they have less vascular development. Severity of this disorder may be aggravated by nutritional imbalances.

Excesses of energy, protein, salt and deficient magnesium are often implicated as possible causes.

In summary, metabolic problems are linked to nutrition. As evidenced by the discussion above one metabolic problem often leads to others. Feeding dairy cows for maximum milk production may increase the risks of the above metabolic issues if the cow is not monitored closely throughout her lactation as well as her dry period. This doesn’t mean that as a producer you shouldn’t strive to feed for higher yields, but in doing so you must also be diligent at observing every stage of the cow’s lactation and manage accordingly.

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Advertising Index Barron View Farm.................................. 2 8 Bear-Ayr................................................. 3 0 Cedarcut Farm......................................... 2 9 CR Farm.................................................. 2 7 Chupps Dispersal.................................... 1 1 Daltondale Farm...................................... 3 0 Either Acres............................................ 2 9 Elchert-Ayr............................................... 7 Emerald Farms........................................ 1 8 Exchaliber Insurance............................... 3 7 Fencroft Farm.......................................... 2 7 Foggy Valley Ayrshires.......................... 3 0 Four J Farms........................................... 3 0 Good Oak Farm....................................... 2 7 Grand National Ayrshire Sale............ 12-13 Grand View Ayrshires............................ 2 6 Hall’s Ayrshires........................................ 3 Hawksfield Farm/Elite Genetics............. 3 1

I-90 Hillcrest Farm.................................. 3 0 Kar-Ayr Ayrshires.................................. 3 0 Kellcrest Farms......................................... 7 Lin Huntington........................................ 2 7 Mandacres Farm...................................... 2 9 Maulfair Acres Ayrshires........................ 2 8 Missouri Ayrshire Assoc......................... 3 0 Moy-Ayr Farm........................................ 2 6 New York Ayrshire Breeders’................ 2 9 Ohio ABA............................................... 1 8 Palmyra Farm.......................................... 3 8 Park View Dairy....................................... 2 Pennsylvania ABA.................................. 2 8 Pineville Farm......................................... 2 7

Plum Bottom Farm............................. 26,28 Red Rock Ayrshires................................ 2 6 Ridale Genetics....................................... 4 0 Select Sires.............................................. 3 7 Selwood Ayrshires.................................. 3 9 Steel Wheel Dairy................................... 2 7 Still Dreamin’ Dairy............................... 3 0 Sunny Acres............................................ 2 9 Vermont Ayrshire Cub............................ 2 7 Wisconsin ABA...................................... 3 0

usayrshire.com

Calendar SALES June 29, 2013 - Grand National Ayrshire Sale, Wilmington, OH October 2, 2013 - World Ayrshire Event Sale, Madison, WI October 19, 2013 - New England Fall Sale, Rutland, VT SHOWS June 29, 2013 - National Ayrshire Youth Heifer Show, Wilmington, OH September 9, 2013 - Mid-Atlantic National Jr. Show, Harrisburg, PA September 10-11, 2013 - Mid-Atlantic National Show, Harrisburg, PA September 19, 2013 - Eastern States National Show, West Springfield, MA October 1, 2013 - International Ayrshire Show, Madison, WI November 2, 2013 - Southern National Jr. Show, Louisville, KY November 5, 2013 - Southern National Show, Louisville, KY MEETINGS June 26-29, 2013 - National Ayrshire Convention, Wilmington, OH

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Mark Your Calendars: June 26-29 National Ayrshire Convention Wilmington, OH May/June 2013

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Classification Schedule 2014 To participate in the classification program, breeders must submit an application to the ABA by the tour deadlines listed below.

Contact the ABA office at 614-335-0020 if you need assistance.

2014 Classification Tour* Month January

February March April May

Area Applications Due WA, OR, MT, WY, ID, UT, CA, NV, AZ, 11/10/13 NM OH, MI, WV, Northern IN 12/10/13 NY 1/10/14 MN, ND, SD, IA, Northern IL 2/10/14 CO, NE, KS, MO, AR, OK, TX, LA 3/10/14

Month Area Applications Due June PA, NJ, MD, DE 4/10/14 July ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI, VA, NC, SC, MS, AL, 5/10/14

GA, FL, KY, TN, Southern IN, Southern IL,

Southeast MO August WI 6/10/14 September WA, OR, MT, WY, ID, UT, CA, NV, AZ, 7/10/14

NM October OH, MI, WV, Northern IN 8/10/14 November NY 9/10/14 December MN, ND, SD, IA, Northern IL 10/10/14 *refer to page 29 for 2013 schedule

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