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AMSS Executive Committee President: Susan Lee 5529 U.S. 93, Jerome, ID 83338 Phone: (208) 324-3238 (Term Exp. 2014) Email: martinandsusan@idaleeveterinary.com
Vice President: Casey Weiss 4313 Otterbein-Ithaca Rd, Arcanum, OH 45304 Phone: (937) 564-8861 (Term Exp. 2015) Email: caseyweiss@yahoo.com
Katie Agnew
W359 N8470 Brown St., Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Phone: (920) 474-4349 (Term Exp. 2016) Email: shorties48@hotmail.com
Steve Marak 101873 S 3440 Rd Meeker, OK 47855 Phone: (405) 279-2608 (Term Exp. 2016) Email: smjulie000@aol.com
Brian Pederson 2428 Hwy 70, Braham, MN 55006 Phone: (612) 390-1616 (Term Exp. 2015) Email: nsfarms@ecenet.com
Cory Salzl Executive Secretary Phone: (608) 481-0165 Email: coryamss@outlook.com
AMSS Directors John Anderson
17075 Cook Rd, Watertown, NY 13601 Phone: (315) 408-6030 (Term Exp. 2015) Email: mscoolcows@aol.com
The Exec Report By Cory Salzl I hope this Spring issue of the Milking Shorthorn Journal finds you with Spring weather in your area! The Spring issue has always been one of my favorite and most anticipated as it includes the winners of the All-American contest. I have always enjoyed researching the pedigrees of the winners and using that information to fine-tune my knowledge of the breed. I want to congratulate all of the winners and participants – whether it is your first, or you’ve had a number of them, it is always a truly rewarding experience. Time sure has flown by this past year as your Executive Secretary, and it is with mixed emotions that I write my last edition of “The Exec Report”. We have implemented many changes and improvements over the past year. The Gold Star Dam Award was launched, the first edition of the On Farm Milking Shorthorn Photo Contest was held, and we hosted our first Online Milking Shorthorn Sale. We are in the finishing stages of developing a new True Type Cow Painting among many other things. There have been a vast array of changes to the technology and office functions which have hopefully improved service to our members. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the members for the opportunity to serve you this past year. It has been a pleasure to get to meet so many of you while on the road. Many of you have taught me things along the way – and I am thankful for everything. I am sure our paths will continue to cross as I will continue to be an active member and breeder of Milking Shorthorns.
Michael Bodey
5912 E Rt 29, Urbana, OH 43078 Phone: (937) 869-3345 (Term Exp. 2014) Email: prattbodey@hotmail.com
Scott Cailteux
910 Westfield Ct, Lawrence, KS 66049 Phone: (713) 898-2479 (Term Exp. 2014) Email: scailteux@sbcglobal.com
Kylie Preisinger
238 Viking Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28303 Phone: (765) 427-6964 (Term Exp. 2016) Email: luvkows@hotmail.com
Michael Halpin
1653 E 3400 N Rd, Kempton, IL 60946 Phone: (815) 228-0777 (Term Exp. 2016) Email: moocow119@hotmail.com
John Kuszlyk
7982 Batavia-Byron Rd., Batavia, NY 14020 Phone: (585) 343-4800 (Term Exp. 2014) Email: kuszlykcattleco@yahoo.com
Billy Lattire
8406 Harvard Court SE, Lacey, WA 98503 Phone: (812) 209-9588 (Term Exp. 2015) Email: billy.lattire@gmail.com
AMSS Junior Officers
Roxann Achen - President 1381 N Cleveland Ave, St Paul, MN 55108 (320) 333-9383 Email: achen014@umn.edu Andrew Rice - Vice-President 2625 E 1500 N Rd, Sheldon, IL 60966 (815) 471-3670 Email: riceishere97@gmail.com Samantha Ropp - Secretary 26773 E 100 N Rd, Strawn, IL 61775 (815) 419-5701 Email: sropp21@gmail.com Jessica Crawley – Treasurer 25141 Austin Rd, Gravette, AR 72736 Phone: (479) 220-2802 Email: tlcrawley@centurytel.net Nicholas Achen – Reporter PO Box 248, Warner, SD 57479 Phone: (320) 266-4797 Email: nicholas.achen@hotmail.com
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By Susan Lee Challenge and Opportunity As most of you know by now, we are again looking for an executive secretary. Cory’s last day is March 21. Ads have appeared, the deadline has passed, and interviews will be taking place the last part of April. People have called me to ask “What are we going to do in the couple of months without an executive secretary and with the national meeting soon?” We will do what we need to do! Cory has offered to help as much as possible. In the last year, he has better organized the office and transferred our finances to Quickbooks and wants to see us continue to move ahead in these areas. Whether we have to hire someone interim or all of us do a little more – work will continue to flow. Having said that, people need to be patient, and, most of all, get things into the office in a timely manner. Let’s not have many rush items to handle during this period. Let’s be part of the solution and not the problem. Our Society, being small, depends on our members volunteering to do whatever they can when needed. Whether it be on a committee doing research for the board, helping to put together a national meeting, helping someone get caught up on their registrations or at a time of transition, doing whatever you can, everyone is important! We all have different strengths and should make sure we use them to the best of our ability in helping our Society. As we look back on situations that happen, challenges always offer new opportunities. Most of the time we grow and prosper from these changes. One way everyone can assist is to completely fill out your registration and transfer forms so we won’t have to play phone tag and your work can be delivered back to you in the shortest period of time. As the small breeds continue to visit about cooperation and working together, Brown Swiss has presented a proposal to us to do registrations and transfers for the group. Becky Payne, Ayrshire Executive Secretary, is helping everyone with USLGE to be sure we get our information in on time to obtain monies to travel around the world promoting U.S. genetics. The national meeting and Ssle are fast approaching. Please make sure you get your sale consignments in before the deadline. This is a great opportunity to show off your best and let everyone know where you are heading with your breeding program. Many new members are enjoying one or two Red, White, and Roans. Advertise so an interested buyer can visit with you before the sale. Communication is the main ingredient in almost all we do in life and must be continual. Satisfied buyers always return. Remember any one of the board members are in a leadership role and are there to visit with – give them a call!
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Spring 2014 Volume 96, Number 2
ISSN. 1073-9394
Official Publication of the
American Milking Shorthorn Society 800 Pleasant St., Beloit, WI 53511 Phone: (608) 365-3332 • Fax: (608) 365-6644 Website: www.milkingshorthorn.com
From the Facbook pages: Katie Agnew milks Mapleton Vly Chance Francie who turns 14 in April and has over 218,000M lifetime to date!
On The Cover
This month’s cover features Tres Colles KE Essie-EXP EX-90 with 05-09 365D 2X 24,190M 4.1% 982F 2.8% 681P. She is owned by Tres Colles Farm, Chillicothee, Ohio, established by the Climers, who recently lost the patriarch, David Climer Sr. See page 26 for his obituary.
In This Issue All-American Winners................................................. 10 Call to Annual Meeting................................................. 7 Climer/King Scholarship............................................. 35 Convention Registration................................................ 6 Convention Tours......................................................... 8 Honor Roll................................................................ 24 Junior Spotlight......................................................... 30 National Jr. Show Entry Form...................................... 34 On Farm Photo Contest.............................................. 28 Obituaries................................................................ 46 President’s Corner....................................................... 4 The Exec. Report......................................................... 4 The Christina Story.................................................... 22
Photo by Jenny Fenton
Index to Advertisers Cherrywood Farm.................................................... 21 Classy Creek........................................................... 29 Corstar.................................................................... 3 Crawley's Valley View Farm....................................... 35 Ecua Farm Sale......................................................... 2 Fine Kine Farm.......................................................... 9 Halpins Farm.......................................................... 32 Innisfail Shorthorns................................................. 27 Kuszlyk Cattle Co.................................................... 40
AMSS Mission Statement
To recognize and welcome the diversity of the Milking Shorthorn as a unique feature of our breed, distinguishing it from all other breeds in the United States. To encourage each breeder to use all the Society programs which will benefit them individually and respect the rights of other breeders to have a different goal and to use different programs. To administer the Society to effectively use the information generated by the breeders to aggressively market our breed.
Landrum Farm........................................................ 29 Lands-Brook........................................................... 23 Mapleton Valley....................................................... 31 Maunesha Creek...................................................... 29 National Sale ........................................................... 9 Spring For Colors Sale.............................................. 31 Taurus................................................................... 39 Topp-View Farms..................................................... 21 Wisconsin Dairyland Sale.......................................... 38
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Policy: The officers and the staff of this organization do not necessarily agree with all the opinions expressed in this Journal. News items and photos are always welcome. The Milking Shorthorn Journal (USPS 349-400) is publishing bi-monthly (mailed out on the 1st of even months) at $20 per year by the American Milking Shorthorn Society, 800 Pleasant St., Beloit, WI 53511-5456 and produced by Purebred Publishing, Inc., 1224 Alton Darby Creek Rd, Suite G, Columbus, OH 43228; Phone: 614.339.5393; Fax: 614.864.5614; E-mail: purebredpublishinglr@gmail.com. Periodical postage paid at Beloit, Wisconsin. Subscription Rates: $20 per year; $40 per 3 years (US Only). Gift subscriptions: $15 per year. Subscriptions for junior members are $12 per year. Foreign: $40 per year. Payable in US funds. Journal is available by 1st class in the US for $20 plus regular subscription price per year. Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided for in Sec. 538, act of Feb. 28, 1925, authorized on June 25, 1940. Postmaster: Send address changes to the Milking Shorthorn Journal, 800 Pleasant St., Beloit, WI 53511-5456
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2014 National Milking Shorthorn Convention June 25-28 Westfield, MA
Wednesday June 25 Friday June 27 11 a.m. Bus leaves for Pearson Dairy-Lunch provided 8:00 a.m. National Awards Breakfast, Junior and Adults 342 W Main St Millbury, MA 9:00 a.m. Juniors split, Annual meetings begin 2:00 p.m. Bus leaves for Arethusa Dairy Farm 11:00 a.m. Juniors depart for Adventure Zone 552 S Plains Rd, Litchfield, CT, Lunch on way 12 p.m. Adults lunch on your own 6:00 p.m. Return to Hotel, Hospitality Room, 1:00 Return to meeting Silent Auction, Junior Interviews, Ag Olympics **Vans available to transport back to hotel** Thursday June 26 5:00 p.m. Vans depart for Annual Banquet 8:00 a.m. Bus Leaves for Morning Dew Farm, The Rida’s ** Fun Auction to Follow** 101 Cudworth Rd, Worthington, MA **ALL FRIDAY EVENTS WILL BE HELD AT WESTWOOD RESTAURANT 11 a.m. Lunch Provided by Rida Family, Cummington Fair LESS THAN 2 MILES FROM HOTEL** 97 Fairgrounds Rd, Cummington, MA 12 p.m. Depart for Gary Farm, Bemis Family Saturday June 28 4 Wyben Rd, Westfield, MA 11 a.m. National Sale, Semen at 11 3:00 p.m. Arrive back to Hotel Westfield Fairgrounds *Bus can take juniors to fairgrounds* Russellville Rd, Westfield, MA 4:00 p.m. Depart for fairgrounds for Junior Show 4:30 p.m Junior Show **Hospitality Room will be open at the return to Hotel each night** Dinner Provided by Bemis and Phelon Families HOTELS Convention Headquarters: Holiday Inn Express Westfield, 39 Southampton Rd Westfield, MA 01085, (413) 564-6900 $109/per night if booked by 5/22/2014 under Milking Shorthorn Group Rate, continental breakfast included OVER LOW HOTELS: Econo Lodge Inn Westfield, 2 Southampton Rd Westfield, MA 01085, (413) 568-2821 $110/per night continental breakfast included Homewood Suites by Hilton Holyoke-Springfield/North, 375 Whitney Ave, Holyoke, MA, 01040, (413) 532-3100 $150/per night ~ 15 min to headquarters
2014 National Milking Shorthorn Convention Registration From Please return completed forms by June 1, 2014
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Friday June 27
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Name(s):___________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________ Send completed registration form to: The Phelons, 201 Pochassic Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Please make checks payable to New England Milking Shorthorn Society. Any questions please contact us at Prospectval@gmail.com or 413-519-0466. Albany International airport is 1 ½ drive, Hartford International Airport is 35 min drive, Boston is 2+ hours with traffic.
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2014 Call to Annual Meeting To: All members of the American Milking Shorthorn Society You are hereby notified that the Annual Meeting of the American Milking Shorthorn Society will be held Friday, June 27, 2014 at 9:00 am at the Westwood Restaurant, 94 North Elm Street, Westfield, Massachusetts. To be eligible to vote, you must be a paid Adult or Associate Member thirty (30) days before the meeting. For 2014, the date is May 28, 2014. The ballot to elect delegates will be mailed separately. Delegates are chosen from the ballot to represent you and your districts with the right and duty to vote on all matters that are presented at the annual meeting. Remember, you may vote individually if you are present at the annual meeting. Business to come before the membership at the Annual Meeting includes: 1. Reports from the President and committees on programs and policies of the society discussed by the Board of Directors and subsequent action. 2. Proposed by-law changes from the Articles and By-Laws Committee: AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF AMERICAN MILKING SHORTHORN SOCIETY Article XIV. Treasurer The Executive Secretary or Operations Officer or his/her designee shall perform the duties of Treasurer which shall be to receive all moneys of the Society and account for same, and pay all expenses of the Society, keeping adequate records as prescribed by the Board of Directors of the financial affairs of the Society, and shall make a complete financial report at the annual meeting. The Executive Secretary or Operations Officer acting as Treasurer, shall also mail to each director a monthly financial report giving such information as the Board of Directors may require. The books of the Society shall be audited each year by certified public accountants des-
ignated and employed by the Board. The Executive Secretary or Operations Officer, acting as Treasurer, shall give such surety bond as the Board of Directors may from time to time direct. Proposed Change The Executive Secretary or Operations Officer or his/her designee shall perform the duties of Treasurer which shall be to receive all moneys of the Society and account for same, and pay all expenses of the Society, keeping adequate records as prescribed by the Board of Directors of the financial affairs of the Society, and shall make a complete financial report at the annual meeting. The Executive Secretary or Operations Officer acting as Treasurer, shall also mail to each director a monthly financial report giving such information as the Board of Directors may require. The books of the Society shall be audited not less than once every other year and may be audited each year by certified public accountants designated by and employed by the Board, at the discretion of the Board. For the years in which an official audit is not performed, an accountant’s compilation report shall be completed. The Executive Secretary or Operations Officer, acting as Treasurer, shall give such surety bond as the Board of Directors may from time to time direct. Reason for Proposed Change Since Board members receive monthly financial statements from the Executive Secretary or Operations Officer, and it is assumed that members of the Board and the Financial Committee are diligent in their review of these documents, it is felt by the current Board that the expense of yearly audits is unnecessary. This change will potentially save the Society between $2,000 and $3,000 every other year. AMENDED BY-LAWS OF AMERICAN MILKING SHORTHORN SOCIETY Article IV. Notice of Meeting The Executive Secretary or Operations Officer shall notify by mail all members of
the time and place of meetings of the Society, not less than thirty (30) days prior thereto, or by notice published in the Milking Shorthorn Journal in an issue mailed so as to be received by the members at least thirty (30) days before the meeting The Executive Secretary or Operations Officer shall notify by mail, not less than ten (10) days prior thereto, all members of the Board of Directors of the time and place of all regular or special meetings of the Board. Proposed Change The Executive Secretary or Operations Officer shall notify by mail all members of the time and place of meetings of the Society, not less than thirty (30) days prior thereto, or by notice published in the Milking Shorthorn Journal in an issue mailed so as to be received by the members at least thirty (30) days before the meeting The Executive Secretary or Operations Officer shall notify by mail or email, not less than ten (10) days prior thereto, all members of the Board of Directors of the time and place of all regular or special meetings of the Board. Reason for Proposed Change This is the accommodate and recognize current methods of communication between people which may or may not be by conventional or historical methods. 3. Election of Directors to fill seats vacated by Susan Lee, Michael Bodey, Scott Cailteux, and John Kuszlyk. Michael Bodey, Scott Cailteux, and John Kuszlyk are eligible for re-election. The annual banquet will be held on Friday, June 27, 2014, at 5:00 pm. The National Sale will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 11:00 am at the fairgrounds in Westfield. Respectfully Submitted, Cory Salzl, Executive Secretary
Free 1/4 page campaign ad in the Summer 2014 MSJ for those running for AMSS National Board of Directors. Please note that the mailing address for the AMSS has changed to 800 Pleasant St., Beloit, WI 53511
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National Convention Tours The Pearson Family Elmhurst Dairy Farms, LLC 342 West Main Street, Millbury, MA 01527 508-865-2158 pearsmooland@verizon.net Elmhurstdairyfarms.com
The farm was established in 1934 by Oscar and Esther Pearson as a retail store and processing plant. In the 1960’s, their son Robert and his wife, Barbara, assumed operations continuing with the processing plant and retail store in addition to wholesale and retail routes. In 1987, with the help of their sons Bob and John and daughter Cindy, the farm purchased a neighboring farm and the milking facilities. Today, they milk 60 head of Milking Shorthorn and Holstein cows raising all their own replacement heifers for a total head of 120. Within the farm operations, they continue today as a producer/handler with the processing plant, milking facilities and retail store. In addition to bottling their own milk into whole, 2%, 1% and skim milk, they make 26 flavors of 16.5% butterfat ice cream with distribution through wholesale and retail routes. Additionally, they process maple syrup, a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm, a vegetable stand and sell cord wood. The farm consists of 300 acres of which 263 acres were placed into Agriculture Preservation Restriction Program (APR) in 1990. The farm is a family affair with Robert Pearson, as the processing plant manager, in charge of retail and wholesale distribution, as well as calf management; Barbara Pearson assists in the processing plant and runs the retail store; Bob Pearson works with the herd and crops, is the Christmas tree farm manager and also runs the cord wood business; John Pearson does herd and crops management in addition to helping with the processing plant and wholesale distribution; Cindy Pearson works at the retail store, processing plant and is the bookkeeper; Fran Pearson helps with calf management, works at the retail store, and helps with general part time labor; Brittany (Pearson) Gauthier helps part time at the processing plant, retail store, and is the vegetable stand manager; Robert Gauthier is a part time general laborer, along with Cody Pearson who helps part time with milking and crops.
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Sires being used include Bar-D Cindy’s Clay, Spungold-R CD Playboy, Nixs LCD Lido ET, GMC Rebel Logic, and Ecufarm Kaiser Royalty. Some of the herd highlights include: Elmhurst Farm Clay Kandy, the first-place Spring Yearling and Honorable Mention Junior Champion at the Eastern States Exposition; Elmhurst Farm Logic Kookie, who was a previous firstplace Winter Calf at Eastern States Expo, first-place Winter Yearling at the New York State Carousel show and Eastern States Exposition, and a first-place ThreeYear-Old at the Eastern States Exposition; and Elmhurst Farm Logic Krimson, the first-place Fall Calf, and the following year, the first-place Fall Yearling at the Eastern States Exposition. In 2008, the Pearson family was chosen to receive a grant from the Massachusetts Technological Corporation to build solar panels on the roof of the barn to generate electricity for the farm. Currently, the photovoltaic cells produce 7,000 kilowatt hours per year which is 1/5 of the farm's annual energy use. The Dairy Farm has been consistently recognized for its high quality milk and dairy products and low somatic cell counts. In 2010, Elmhurst Farms was recognized by the State of Massachusetts as one of the top 1,000 places to visit in Massachusetts, or 1 of 136 in Central Massachusetts and awarded the Greener Pasture Award by Eastern State Exposition Expo as Massachusetts Outstanding Dairy Farm. In 2013, DairyLea awarded the farm for top quality milk production for 12 consecutive months. "We look forward to seeing everyone in June. Thank you in advance for visiting our farm." Ben Bemis Fine-Kine Genetics/ Gary Farm Milking Shorthorns 4 Wyben Rd., Westfield, MA 01085 413 563 5111 Mscowest1389@yahoo.com Search "Fine-Kine Genetics" on Facebook “I just started shipping milk just this past November after being offered a barn to rent near my house. I have had Milking Shorthorns all of my life and always dreamed of farming on my own. Currently I am milking about 30 cows in a tie-stall barn. It is about half Shorthorns with some Holsteins, Jerseys and Ayrshires mixed in,” said Ben. “I run the farm myself with some help during chores from the Norris family who own the barn. They have teenaged kids who really like the cows and own a few 4-H animals. My parents keep most of the heifers
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at the barn in Westfield and the milk herd is in Westhampton,” Ben said. A herd highlight is Gary's Mo Seven VG87. She was nominated All-American Spring Calf in 2004. She has five daughters including an 86-point Megadeth and an 87-point Liriano, who was nominated All-American in 2012 and 2013. Her CD daughter is projected to produce over 19,000M and has an 84 at 2-02 Liriano daughter. Sires with calves coming this year include Prince of PA, Royalty, and Presto. Service sires include Liriano and RR Zues. One unique fact is that every shorthorn on the farm with a "Gary farm" prefix can be traced back to a Kingsdale Enhancer daughter bought from Billy Bartlett at the 1991 convention, the last time it was in Westfield. "We look forward to seeing you in Westfield in June!"
The Rida Family Morning Dew Farm 101 Cudworth Rd., Worthington, MA brida@hchcweb.org Morning Dew Farm began when LeRoy Rida purchased the farm located in Worthington, Massachusetts in 1942. Originally it was a 143-acre farm that eventually was reduced to 68 acres when part was sold off. LeRoy was a proud breeder of Milking Shorthorn cattle throughout his life. In 1992, the farm was purchased by his grandson, Jeff Rida, and his wife, Karen (Wickland). Once again, Morning Dew Farm came alive with Milking Shorthorn cattle. With the help of Karen’s parents, Glen and Nancy Wickland of Ever Valley Farm in West Chesterfield, the barn was renovated. At that point, all the cattle were moved to their new home so that Jeff and Karen’s children, Glenn, Jessie, Andy and Ryan, could raise cattle and show in 4-H. In 2005, a new milking parlor was built and the Ridas began shipping milk. Today Glenn and Andy, with the help of their father, Jeff, who also does the field work, milk Milking Shorthorns, Ayrshires, and Holsteins. Together with their families, they exhibit at local and national shows across the country.
Among the help is Glenn’s girlfriend, Kate Kelly, and her daughter, Lynny Adams, who is now part of Hampshire County 4-H Club. Andy and his wife, Bridget (Phelon), and their daughters, Madison and Kaleigh, are carrying on the family tradition into the next generation. Madison was given a calf on her first birthday in 2012 that
goes back to one of Grandma Karen’s first animals. Kaleigh will be getting a sister to that calf on her first birthday this summer. Great-Grandpa and Great-Grandma Wickland find a lot of joy in watching the next generation carry on what has been a life long joy of the Wickland and Rida Families.
Ryan, the youngest, has purchased land in Cummington with the plan to milk there one day. Along with his girlfriend, Marjorie Hardy, he has started RidAle Genetics and together they own several Milking Shorthorns and Ayrshires.
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Unanimous All-American Spring Heifer Calf
Spungold-R Poppys Petal ET 68313077 Born 03/05/13 Sire: INNISFAIL PRINCE OF DIAMONDS
Breeder: Nick Raggi & Dale & Deanna Bendig, Gettysburg, PA Owner: Aaron Sparling, Ralston, PA
Reserve Hills-Acre RR Kits Korie EXP 68313075 Born 03/03/13
Sire: INNISFAIL RED RUBEN Breeder & Owner: Bob Hill, Williamsburg, IN
All-American Winter Heifer Calf
Lazy M RR Zeus Escalade 840003010357227 Born 12/03/12
Sire: PURPLE IDALEE RR ZEUS EXP ET
Breeder & Owner: Michael & Herman Maier, Stitzer, WI
Reserve
B-D-F Pappy Lou 68312972 Born 12/04/12
Sire: SPUNGOLD-R PAPPY ET
Breeder: Dallas Butts of B-D-F Farms, Cory, IN Owner: Hayden Hughes of B-D-F Farms, Cory, IN
Unanimous All-American Fall Heifer Calf
Topp-View Moonshine Alexa 68312042 Born 09/02/12 Sire: HARDCORE OTHELLO MOONSHINE-ET
Breeder & Owner: Keaton, Kinley & Madelyn Topp, Botkins, OH
Reserve Lazy M Cyclone Dixie 840003010357165 Born 09/01/12
Sire: LANDS-BROOK CYCLONE Breeder & Owner: Michael & Herman Maier, Stitzer, WI
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All-American Summer Yearling
North Star Dakotas Parti EXP 68311613 Born 06/08/12 Sire: MYSHA NORTH STAR DAKOTA EXP ET Breeder: Michael Pederson, Braham, MN Owner: Christopher Pederson, Braham, MN
Reserve
Rovin Lacy Mtitan Lucy EXP 68311821 Born: 06/25/12
Sire: SAK MOCHA TITAN EXP Breeder & Owner: Rovin Acres, Hixton, WI
Unanimous All-American Spring Yearling
North Stars Mega Joker ET 840003010356763 Born 04/01/12 Sire: KUSZMAR MEGADETH
Breeder: North Star Milking Shorthorns, Braham, MN Owner: Nicole Allen, Stitzer, WI
Reserve
Easter Brook Bombay Georgie 68311339 Born 03/01/12
Sire: EASTER BROOK KC BOMBAY
Breeder & Owner: Easter Brook, Juneau, WI
Unanimous All-American Winter Yearling
Buckeye Knoll Plmamzing EXP ET 68310550 Born 01/05/12
Sire: MYSHA-WO ADVENT LIRIANO-ET Breeder: Douglas Rhoades, Greenville, OH Owner: Sarah Rhoades, Greenville, OH
Reserve
Mapleton Vly Cancun Aleza
68310449 Born 02/04/12
Sire: LANDS-BROOK CANCUN EXP ET
Breeder & Owner: Catherine S. Agnew of Mapleton Valley Farms, Oconomowoc, WI
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All-American Fall Yearling
Lazy M Lothario Peachy EXP 840003010356991 Born 09/11/11 Sire: INNISFAIL LOTHARIO
Breeder & Owner: Michael & Herman Maier, Stitzer, WI
Reserve
Washita Sami Ricibobi EXP
68310723 Born11/08/11
Sire: MYSHA-WO ADVENT LIRIANO-ET
Breeder: Dakota Arthur, Pauls Valley, OK Owner: Jesse Arthur, Pauls Valley, OK
Unanimous All-American Fall Yearling In Milk
Hard Core Othello Margarita ET 68311587 Born 09/25/11 Sire: KUSZMAR ALFAIRS OTHELLO
Breeder & Owner: Keith & Donnette Fisher, New Enterprise, PA
Reserve
North Star Getin Mega Jiggy ET 68309656 Born 09/01/11
Sire: KUSZMAR MEGADETH Breeder: North Star Milking Shorthorns, Braham, MN Owner: Tucker Peterson, Mountain Grove, MO
All-American Junior Two-Year-Old
North Stars Mega Peanut EXP ET 68307957 Born: 03/02/11 Sire: KUSZMAR MEGADETH
Breeder: North Star Milking Shorthorns, Braham, MN Owner: Corstar Cattle Co., Eden Valley, MN
Reserve
Michaels Nitro Chili 68308644 Born 03/06/11
Sire: MYSHA-WO ROBIN NITRO EXP
Breeder: Michael & Herman Maier, Stitzer, WI Owner: Lincoln Gibbs, Epworth, IA
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Unanimous All-American Senior Two-Year-Old
Innisfail RU Lady 072 EXP 68309291 Born 11/15/10 Sire: INNISFAIL RED RUBEN
Breeder: John Stuart Rowe, Davis, CA Owner: Innisfail-Exel Shorthorns, Davis, CA
Reserve
Blue Spruce Megad McKenzie 68308337 Born 09/05/10
Sire: KUSZMAR MEGADETH
Breeder: Blue Spruce Farm New Holland, OH Owner: Blackhawk Syndicate, Kempton, IL
Unanimous All-American Junior Three-Year-Old
Lands-Brook Chippewa 68306256 Born 03/02/10 Sire: MAPLETON VLY REBEL JULIUS-ET
Breeder & Owner: Lands-Brook Farms, St. Olaf, IA
Reserve
Lands-Brook MVF L Claire ET 68306012 Born 06/19/10
Sire: GMC REBEL LOGIC-ET
Breeder: Jordan Lansgard of Lands Brook Farms, St. Olaf, IA Owner: Mapleton Valley Farms, Oconomowoc, WI
Unanimous All-American Senior Three-Year-Old
B-D-F Lothario Tammy 68305946 Born 09/02/09 Sire: INNISFAIL LOTHARIO
Breeder: Dallas Butts, Cory, IN Owner: Kyla Jarvis of B-D-F Farms, Cory, IN
Reserve
Spring Meadows Spark Hatti 68305163 Born 10/17/09
Sire: B-D-F DIAMOND SPARKLER
Breeder & Owner: Elaine Pratt Halterman of Spring Meadows, Urbana, OH
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Halpins Ruthanne 68302830 Born 03/28/09 Sire: KUSZMAR ALFAIRS OTHELLO
Breeder: Michael Halpin of Halpin Farm, Kempton, IL Owner: Elizabeth Rice of Halpin Farm, Kempton, IL
Reserve
Sageser Clay Penny 68302237 Born 09/11/08
Sire: BAR-D-KUSZMAR CLAY
Breeder & Owner: Morgan Sageser, Shelbyville, KY
Unanimous All-American Five-Year-Old
Halpins Mona II 68302348 Born 07/07/08 Sire: CATES PT TANGERINES TARGET
Breeder: Michael Halpin of Halpin Farms, Kempton, IL Owner: M&G Halpin & Matt Mackinson of Halpin Farms, Kempton, IL
Reserve
Hard Core Rebel Rockette ET 68300475 Born 03/16/08
Sire: PINEHURST REBEL 9TH
Breeder: Chriselle Fisher, New Enterprise, PA Owner: Cor-Bloo Syndicate, Cory, IN
Unanimous All-American Aged Cow
Lands-Brook Christina-EXP-ET 457264 Born 06/02/03 Sire: KUSZMAR ALFAIRS OTHELLO
Breeder: Lands-Brook Farms, St. Olaf, IA Owner: Lands-Brook Farms, St. Olaf, IA
Reserve
Tex Star Othello Peri 459561 Born 08/25/04
Sire: KUSZMAR ALFAIRS OTHELLO
Breeder: Tex-Star Syndicate, Plano, TX Owner: Springville Farm, Emory, TX
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All-American Best Three Females
Halpins Mona II, Halpins Ruthanne, Halpins Mary Bred by: Halpins Farm, Kempton, IL
Reserve All-American Best Three Females
Lands-Brook Christina EXP ET, Lands-Brook Chippewa, Lands-Brook MVF L Claire ET Bred by: Lands-Brook Farm, St. Olaf, IA
Honorable Mention All-Americans Spring Calf: B-D-F Pappy Lynette
Jr. Two-Year-Old: R-Generation Poker Miley EXP
Breeder: Dallas Butts of B-D-F Farms, Cory, IN Owner: Hayden Hughes of B-D-F Farms, Cory, IN
Breeder & Owner: Jason & Jessica Kennedy, Cochranton, PA
68312982 Born 03/03/13
68309032 Born 03/25/11
Winter Calf: Corstar RR Liberty EXP ET
Sr. Two-Year-Old: Weissway Liriano Aliria May EXP
Breeder: Corstar Cattle Co., Eden Valley, MN Owner: Joe Gibbs, Epworth, IA
Breeder: C.R. Weiss, Arcanum, OH Owner: Alex Weiss, Arcanum, OH
72195583 Born 12/12/12
68307337 Born 11/18/10
Fall Calf: Lazy M Nitro Dez
Jr. Three-Year-Old: Purple Idalee RR Zeva EXP ET
Breeder: Michael & Herman Maier, Stitzer, WI Owner: Mena Schmitt, Sun Prairie, WI
Breeder: Purple Fever & Idalee Farms, Jerome, ID Owner: Taylor Graves, Parksville, KY
69303112 Born 03/11/10
840003010357172 Born 09/09/12
Summer Yearling: Daysland Acres Prince Dior Sr. Three-Year-Old: Broken Road K LDY Liberty Twin 68312467 Born 06/25/12
68305528 Born 09/11/09
Breeder & Owner: Katie Albaugh, Walkersville, MD
Breeder: Tony & Brenda Gudex, Brownsville, WI Owner: Josh Bredlau, Granton, WI
Spring Yearling: Halpins Mars 4th 68310679 Born 03/02/12
Breeder: Michael Halpin of Halpin Farm, Kempton, IL Owner: Samantha Ropp of Halpin Farm, Strawn, IL
Four-Year-Old: Lands-Brook Calmar EXP ET 68303510 Born 03/02/09
Winter Yearling: Lazy M Lothario Sybil
Breeder: Jesse Landsgard of Lands-Brook Farms, St. Olaf, IA Owner: Lee Harris, London, KY
Breeder & Owner: Michael & Herman Maier, Stitzer, WI
Five-Year-Old: North Stars Slingin Poptart
840003010356795 Born 12/11/11
Fall Yearling: Gibbs Pokee Jamaca EXP 68309567 Born 09/26/11
Breeder & Owner: Joe Gibbs, Epworth, IA
68301637 Born 08/04/08
Breeder & Owner: North Star Milking Shorthorns, Braham, MN
Fall Yearling In Milk: Corstar Lothario Sharky
Aged Cow: Innisfail Jo Emily 7042-EXP
68309265 Born 09/16/11
Breeder: Emily B. Rowe, Davis, CA Owner: Jeff & Kathy Byers, Milo, IA
Breeder: Corstar Cattle Co., Eden Valley, MN Owner: Wyatt Navis, Waupun, WI
468166 Born 06/05/07
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Louie O. Landrum All-American Sire Award
Kuszmar Alfairs Othello Kuszmar Megadeth
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Innisfail Lothario Innisfail Red Ruben
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All-American Spring Heifer Calf
Spungold-R Poppys Petal ET 68313077 Born 03/05/13 Sire: INNISFAIL PRINCE OF DIAMONDS
Breeder: Nick Raggi & Dale & Deanna Bendig, Gettysburg, PA Owner: Aaron Sparling, Ralston, PA
Reserve
Edgebook Zues Lady-In-Red TW
840003012898577 Born 03/04/13
Sire: PURPLE IDALEE RR ZEUS EXP ET
Breeder: Mike Dilly, Montour, IA Owner: Brian Arthur, Maynard, IA
Honorable Mention
Breezy Ridge Nitro Trix 68313330 Born 03/10/13
Breeder & Owner: Rachel Hefel, Epworth, IA
All-American Winter Heifer Calf
Cherrywood Rubens Maya EXP ET 68313018 Born 12/21/12 Sire: INNISFAIL RED RUBEN
Breeder: Jacob Achen, Warner, SD Owner: Eric Seifert, Browerville, MN
Reserve
B-D-F Pappy Core 6312971 Born 12/03/12
Sire: SPUNGOLD-R PAPPY ET Breeder: Dallas Butts, Cory, IN Owner: Kayla Jarvis of B-D-F Farms, Cory, IN
Honorable Mention Bonanza-B Warlord Raven 68312268 Born 12/01/12
Breeder: Isaac Smithson, Ridgeville, IN Owner: David Luck of Bonanza-B, Ridgeville, IN
Unanimous All-American Fall Heifer Calf
Lazy M Nitro Dez 840003010357172 Born 09/09/12 Sire: MYSHA-WO ROBIN NITRO EXP
Breeder: Michael & Herman Maier, Stitzer, WI Owner: Mena Schmitt, Sun Prairie, WI
Reserve Lalu Zeus Raylee 68312151 Born 10/17/12
Sire: PURPLE IDALEE RR ZEUS EXP ET
Breeder: Sara Halliburton, of Sparta, TN Owner: Kaylin Luck of Bonanza-B Farms, Ridgeville, IN
Honorable Mention
Ecuafarm Kyote Kelly EXP TW 71600646 Born 09/13/12
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Unanimous All-American Summer Yearling
North Star Dakotas Parti EXP 68311613 Born 06/08/12 Sire: MYSHA NORTH STAR DAKOTA EXP ET Breeder: Michael Pederson, Braham, MN Owner: Christopher Pederson, Braham, MN
Reserve
Halpins Montana 68311891 Born 06/09/12
Sire: COLD SPRING RU PARKER EXP ET
Breeder: Michael Halpin of Halpin Farm, Kempton, IL Owner: Andrew Rice of Halpin Farm, Kempton, IL
Honorable Mention
Maunesha Creek Ace Matty 68312000 Born 08/18/12
Breeder & Owner: Mena Schmitt, Sun Pairie, WI
All-American Spring Yearling
Buckeye Knoll Nitro Pizazz EXP 68310553 Born 03/01/12 Sire: MYSHA-WO ROBIN NITRO EXP
Breeder & Owner: Hannah Rhoades, Greenville, OH
Reserve
Halpins Mars 4th 68310679 Born 03/02/12
Sire: HALPINS MORNING AFTER-ET
Breeder: Michael Halpin of Halpin Farm, Kempton, IL Owner: Samantha Ropp of Halpin Farm, Strawn, IL
Honorable Mention
Buckeye Knoll Phenomenal EXP 68310555 Born 03/03/12
Breeder: Douglas Rhoades, Greenville, OH Owner: Samuel Rhoades, Greenville, OH
Unanimous All-American Winter Yearling
Buckeye Knoll Plmamzing EXP ET 68310550 Born 01/05/12 Sire: MYSHA-WO ADVENT LIRIANO-ET Breeder: Douglas Rhoades, Greenville, OH Owner: Sarah Rhoades, Greenville, OH
Reserve Thyen Nitro Athena 68311531 Born 02/02/12
Sire: MYSHA-WO ROBIN NITRO EXP Breeder & Owner: Alex Thyen, Waverly, SD
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Unanimous All-American Fall Yearling
North Stars Jewlery EXP 68309791 Born 11/22/11 Sire: MYSHA LADY DIS DAPPER RUBEN
Breeder: North Star Milking Shorthorns, Braham, MN Owner: Michael Pederson, Braham, MN
Reserve Cloyds Sam June 68309914 Born 09/10/11
Sire: BLISSFUL DIAMOND SAM
Breeder: James Cloyd, Hollansburg, OH Owner: Thomas Shaw, Greenville, OH
All-American Fall Yearling in Milk
North Star Getin Mega Jiggy ET 68309656 Born 09/01/11 Sire: KUSZMAR MEGADETH
Breeder: North Star Milking Shorthorns, Braham, MN Owner: Tucker Peterson, Mountain Grove, MO
Reserve
Pine-Valley Lothario Latte 68309685 Born 09/03/11
Sire: INNISFAIL LOTHARIO
Breeder & Owner: Jessica James, Mineral Point, WI
Honorable Mention Valley View Rylie 1803 EXP 709625 Born 09/01/11
Breeder & Owner: Jessica Crawley, Gravette, AR
Unanimous All-American Junior Two-Year-Old
Cherrywood Mitzercat EXP ET 840003008155551 Born 04/30/11 Sire: INNISFAIL RED RUBEN
Breeder: Jacob Achen, Warner, SD Owner: Ryan Benter, Brownstown, IN
Reserve
K-T Sprinkles Zues Whip Cream 68308265 Born 03/30/11
Sire: GMC ROBIN ZUES EXP ET
Breeder: Katie Pinkowski, Argyle, NY Owner: Alyssa Freeguard, Argyle, NY
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Unanimous All-American Senior Two-Year-Old
Weissway Liriano Aliria May EXP 68307337 Born 11/18/10 Sire: MYSHA-WO ADVENT LIRIANO-ET Breeder: C.R. Weiss, Arcanum, OH Owner: Alex Weiss, Arcanum, OH
Reserve
Halpins Isabell 68308211 Born 09/04 10
Sire: HARD CORE OTHELLO STUBBY ET
Breeder & Owner: Samantha Ropp of Halpin Farms, Strawn, IL
Honorable Mention
Millcreek Logic Angel 68306987 Born 09/02/10
Breeder & Owner: Treven Andrews, Mansfield, PA
All-American Junior Three-Year-Old
Purple Idalee RR Zeva EXP ET 69303112 Born 03/11/10 Sire: INNISFAIL RED RUBEN
Breeder: Purple Fever & Idalee Farms, Jerome, ID Owner: Taylor Graves, Parksville, KY
Reserve
Wind Swept Mornafter Mickey 68306147 Born 03/01/10
Sire: HALPINS MORNING AFTER-ET Breeder & Owner: Jaydyn J. Isiminger, Union City, PA
All-American Senior Three-Year-Old
B-D-F Lotario Tammy 68305946 Born 09/02/09 Sire: INNISFAIL LOTHARIO
Breeder: Dallas Butts, Cory, IN Owner: Kyla Jarvis of B-D-F Farms, Cory, IN
Reserve
Millcreek Frolic Ambrosia 68304142 Born 09/29/09
Sire: VINRA PEERLESS FROLIC
Breeder & Owner: Treven Andrews, Mansfield, PA
Honorable Mention
Blue Spruce Famous Mallory 68305597 Born 09/14/09
Breeder: Blue Spruce Farm, New Holland, OH Owner: Brooke Clark, Cornish Flat, NH
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All-American Four-Year-Old
Innisfail St Lady 859 EXP 68303582 Born 09/02/08 Sire: INNISFAIL PERFECT STORM
Breeder: John Stuart Rowe, Davis, CA Owner: Bradley Byers, Milo, IA
Reserve
Sageser Clay Penny 68302237 Born 09/11/08
Sire: BAR-D-KUSZMAR CLAY
Breeder & Owner: Morgan Sageser, Shelbyville, KY
Unanimous All-American Five-Year-Old
Innisfail Jo Lady 824 68301261 Born 04/29/08 Sire: INNISFAIL JONATHAN-TWIN
Breeder: John Stuart Rowe, Davis, CA Owner: Brooke Clark, Cornish Flat, NH
Reserve
Weissway PT Carmel Icing 2nd 68300506 Born 06/04/08
Sire: GOLD-BROOK PARTITIME-ET Breeder: C.R. Weiss, Arcanum, OH Owner: Alex Weiss, Arcanum, OH
Unanimous All-American Aged Cow Valley View Mon Honey 1149 467309 Born 10/11/06 Sire: MYSHA OTHELLOS NUGGET
Breeder: Crawley Valley View Farms, Gravette, AR Owner: Brittany Crawley, Gravette, AR
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hristina
Every generation has a legend. Every journey has a first step. Every saga has a beginning.
Photo by Eileen DeBruin
T
he purchase of one little calf by a registered Holstein family established a dynasty in the Milking Shorthorn breed. Now, with over 90 direct descendants and the merchandising of multiple additional bulls and daughters across the country, numerous All-Americans and a World Dairy Expo Grand Champion, there is no question about the transmitting ability in the strong maternal line that has established the legend of Lands-Brook Christina EXP ET. Larry Landsgard and his family have bred registered Holsteins in St. Olaf, Iowa, for over 50 years. The little Shorthorn calf that started it all was purchased when Larry received a call from their recipient heifer supplier for their Holstein herd. When the calf was delivered to the farm, the gentleman remarked that the calf could be registered if they were interested. He had purchased two springing Shorthorn heifers from the Gold Mine herd. Maurice and
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Bonnie Meyer of Gold Mine just happened to be best friends with the Landsgards and encouraged them to register the calf. When the calf was breeding age, she was bred to Innisfail Primetime. The resulting calf was named Christine. She scored 83 points and had a best record of 18,360M 734F. When Christine reached breeding age, Larry’s father wanted to continue with the Holstein tradition, versus pursuing breeding Milking Shorthorns, so a red Holstein bull, Grand Duc Prophet Red was used. The resulting calf, Lands-Brook Christie, was a fancy heifer that was later named Supreme Champion at the Youth Classic in Iowa. When she calved as a two-year-old with a phenomenal udder, it was no surprise she scored Excellent. Christie was shown at every local show where percentage animals could be exhibited and was never beaten; thus, the decision to develop a show herd of Milking Shorthorns was born. The decision was made to flush Chris-
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tie to Othello who had been named Premier Sire at the World Dairy Expo that year. Two flushes netted two heifers and two bulls out of each flush. The first flush resulted in Christa, who scored EX-91. The heifer from the second flush was LandsBrook Christina EXP ET, who eventually scored EX-96 4E. Sharp and dairy from day one, it was one of the things judges commented about Christina every year. “It was always about how sharp and chiseled she was. To me, she had a certain style about her. She had an awesome udder, calved nine years in a row and that udder never changed. It just got a little more mature. Lots of people thought she looked the best she had ever looked this year at Expo at age 10,” said Landsgard. He commented, “Throughout her 10 years, she was a trouble free cow, and didn’t see a vet, until after this past Expo. And she only saw a foot trimmer during show season. She bred back consistently every year.”
And year after year she won in the ring. Throughout her life, she garnered one Honorable Mention, two Reserve All-American and seven All-American awards, including this year’s Unanimous All-American Aged Cow designation. The one award, that continued to elude her grasp until this year, was the Grand Champion award at World Dairy Expo. When the judge tapped her for Grand there was thunderous applause from the crowd and spectators alike as she finally garnered the Grand Champion award, just fresh three weeks. And there was no bigger smile than Gene ‘Bambi’ Henderson’s as he led her to center stage. Bambi had led her in the ring exclusively for the past few years and was her biggest fan, said Landsgard. Unfortunately, the Landsgards lost Christina eight days after she was named Grand Champion. “The decision was made, a number of years ago, that, as part of the family, she would never be sold or leave the farm. After she was gone, she was buried in the pasture,” Landsgard said. “She was never treated differently than the other 50 cows in the herd. She was in the tie stalls most of the time, a box stall if one was available, but she was on pasture with the rest of the herd primarily.” Christina produced year after year, not only in the ring and with calves, but consistently in the bulk tank as well. She has
a lifetime record of 2,407 days, 113,260M 4,074F and 3,370P. Her legacy continues with a son, Cyclone, at Northstar Genetics that was collected and had semen available. Another son by Mudslinger, Clancy, is owned by the Halpin family, who collected him and are selling his semen. Landsgard said, “Here on the farm there are two Nitro bulls and a CD bull. We plan to collect one of the Nitro sons and the CD. Her oldest daughter is Excellent with over 23,000M. The next oldest daughter is an 86-point Rueben Dapper. She has two Nitro daughters, one due in June and a summer yearling that sold in the Iowa Spring Extravaganza Sale this year. “Christina also has a Gold Brook Parti-Time winter yearling, and a Parti-Time pregnancy due in the fall and one other embryo remains out of her. Landsgard’s nephew and friends bought embryos that were offered in the 2012 World Premier Sale sired by Megadeth. Christina’s dam Christie, established herself as a good maternal line brood cow. She eventually scored EX-94 4E and, no matter what bull was used on her, the daughters were good. “To date, she has 11 daughters and granddaughters that have accumulated 12 All-Americans, 3 Reserve All-Americans and 6 Honorable Mention All-Americans, 14 Junior All-American, 6 Reserve Junior All-Americans and 3
Honorable Mention Junior All-American awards. Plus this year, her daughter and two granddaughters were Reserve AllAmerican Best Three Females. Christie’s offspring have won numerous Produce Of Dam classes at Expo, plus a few times, the best three head were all offspring out of Christie,” said Landsgard. Many breeders have gotten semen from sons of this maternal line. A Reserve All-American Winter Yearling, owned by the Agnews of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, is sired by Cancun, the last calf out of Christie. Mike Maier, of Stitzer, Wisconsin, has a Cyclone sired Reserve All-American Fall Calf, who is Christina’s son. The Honorable Mention All-American Four-Year-Old is a maternal sister to Christina, scored EX90 and owned by Lee Harris of London, Kentucky. Agnews Junior Three-Year-Old Reserve All-American is out of a 91-point maternal sister to Christina and their VG87 Lands-Brook MVF L Cassidy is a threetime All-American. The Landsgards didn’t sell all of the good ones. He said, “There is such a strong maternal line. One of our own, an EX-92 sister to Christina, has multiple All-American awards and her daughter Lands-Brook Chippewa is this year’s Unanimous All-American Junior ThreeYear-Old and was Intermediate Champion at World Dairy Expo. Cont. on pg. 25
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800 Pounds Fat and 700 Pounds Protein Cows January 2014
ROCKING M-K C.A. ALFAIRS ALF 467017 'V87 ' E E E E + 5/11 305 26680 3.8 1015F 3.1 815P 2times Sire: MOOKAN M.B. CASH-ET Dam: KUSZMAR B247 ALFAIR Herd & Owner: M-K KEIL CATTLE CO. -- RUSSELL, KS VALLEY VIEW MON HONEY 1149 467309 '2E91' E E E E E 6/04 3x 305 23880 3.6 861F 3.2 770P Sire: MYSHA OTHELLOS NUGGET Dam: VALLEY VIEW HONEY TINA 814 Herd: CRAWLEY, TIM -- GRAVETTE, AR Owner: CRAWLEY, BRITTANY -- GRAVETTE, AR MAPLETON VLY LT BORROLOOLA 68306776 '+84 ' VVVGV 2/05 305 22040 3.9 851F 3.1 683P Sire: INNISFAIL LOTHARIO Dam: ALFA TREBLE BAILEY EXP ET Herd & Owner: MAPLETON VALLEY FARMS -- OCONOMOWOC, WI GMC LOGIC REDROSE 68301523 'E92 ' E E E E E 4/05 286 21120 4.4 927F 3.0 638P Sire: GMC REBEL LOGIC-ET Dam: GMC-INNISFAIL ROSEMARY Herd: CLARK, GREGORY A. & MARCIA L. -- CORNISH FLAT, NH Owner: CLARK, LINDSEY -- CORNISH FLAT, NH
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MJ EICHLER DAP BIANCA BLESSING 68301183 'E90 ' E E EVV 3/03 305 26520 3.6 948F 3.1 810P Sire: MYSHA LADY DIS DAPPER RUBEN Dam: B.T.S BIANCA Herd & Owne: EICHLER, JILL & MICHAEL -- OAK PARK, MN MANDERFELD LOGIC TADAM 68307987 '+80 ' V + V G G 2/01 3x 305 24400 4.2 1020F 3.3 794P Sire: GMC REBEL LOGIC-ET Dam: MANDERFELD IVANHOE TESSY Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD -- FARIBAULT, MN MANDERFELD CBOY BROOKER EXP P 68307985 '+80 ' +FVG+ 2/01 3x 305 25220 3.1 773F 3.1 781P Sire: GE KULP-GEN PJ COWBOY-ET Dam: MANDERFELD IVANHOE BRACHAEL Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD -- FARIBAULT, MN INNISFAIL REBEL LULU-EXP 458342 'E90 ' E V V V E ** 9/04 305 22990 3.7 840F 3.0 698P Sire: PINEHURST REBEL 9TH Dam: INNISFAIL NB LADY 934 Herd: RAYMER, CHARLES & DEBORAH -- PUYALLUP, WA Owner: GASTON, CAYDEN OF BOSSY ACRES -- KALAMA, WA
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Yearlings 18568 Milk, 647 Fat, 589 Protein Actual GI GOLD MINE R BLACKJACK 036 68308022 'NC' 1-11 305 17330 3.8 665F 3.2 553P Sire: WEST PORT ARRON DOON MITEY P Dam : GOLD MINE RT BELLAGIO 828 EXP Herd & Owner: NUS, NATHAN & JODY -- ARLINGTON, IA Senior Two Year Olds 19418 Milk, 690 Fat, 624 Protein Actual GE VALLEY VIEW SUGAR 1624 69303217 'V88' V E V V V 2-10 305 23650 3.5 833F 3.3 790P Sire: SPUNGOLD-R FROLIC PONCHO-ET Dam : GRADE HOLSTEIN Herd: CRAWLEY, TIM -- GRAVETTE, AR Owner: CRAWLEYS VALLEY VIEW FARMS -- GRAVETTE, AR Senior Four Yr Olds 22776 Milk, 804 Fat, 692 Protein Actual GI GOLD MINE VR GINKO 867 TWIN 68301340 'V87' V
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VV+V 4-06 305 26240 3.3 877F 2.6 690P Sire: VALLEYRIVER RUBEN REDMAN Dam : GOLD MINE R GIBI 693-EXP Herd & Owner: NUS, NATHAN & JODY -- ARLINGTON, IA Mature Cows 23141 Milk, 805 Fat, 707 Protein Actual M-K KEIL R.P. PEARL ANDI 360012717 'V87' E E E V V 6-02 305 27230 3.7 1012F 3.0 817P Sire: AMES M-K KEIL ROSES ROCK-TWIN Dam : GRADE HOLSTEIN Owner: M-K KEIL CATTLE CO. -- RUSSELL, KS
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Junior Two Year Olds 18921 Milk, 661 Fat, 607 Protein Actual GE VALLEY VIEW KATIE 1724 70220905 '+84' V + + V + 2-01 303 19640 3.6 710F 3.1 606P Sire: LYNNCREST CASHMAN-RED-ET Dam : VALLEY VIEW VFT KATIE 1244 Herd: CRAWLEY, TIM -- GRAVETTE, AR Owner: CRAWLEYS VALLEY VIEW FARMS -- GRAVETTE, AR GE VALLEY VIEW LORANE 1741 70220922 '+81' + + + +G 2-00 305 17020 4.3 736F 3.3 563P Sire: VINRA KOURT LINUS ET Dam : GRADE HOLSTEIN Herd: CRAWLEY, TIM -- GRAVETTE, AR Owner: CRAWLEYS VALLEY VIEW FARMS -- GRAVETTE, AR Junior Three Yr Olds 21278 Milk, 750 Fat, 663 Protein Actual GE VALLEY VIEW FAITH 1606 69303199 '+82' G + + + + 3-02 305 18890 4.0 761F 3.1 586P Sire: VINRA CD TIGER-ET Dam : GRADE HOLSTEIN Herd: CRAWLEY, TIM -- GRAVETTE, AR Owner: CRAWLEYS VALLEY VIEW FARMS -- GRAVETTE, AR
Senior Two Year Olds 16949 Milk, 606 Fat, 528 Protein Actual VALLEY VIEW MARLIE 1645 EXP 69303238 '+81' + V V+G 2-08 305 17080 3.8 650F 3.4 584P Sire: LEMON GROVE BIESTAR-EXP-ET Dam : VALLEY VIEW CASEY 1358 EXP Herd: CRAWLEY, TIM -- GRAVETTE, AR Owner: CRAWLEY, BRITTANY -- GRAVETTE, AR Junior Three Yr Olds 18184 Milk, 633 Fat, 565 Protein Actual WEISSMANN TB FERD LILLY 68304521 'V86' V V V + V 3-05 305 19550 3.6 705F 3.0 585P Sire: WEISSMANN FLAMES 14 FERDINAND Dam : WEISSMANN SAM TEABERRY-EXP Herd & Owner: WEISSMANN, J & E FARMS -- CALLICOON CENTER, NY ECHO FARM DIAM-JACK ANDROMEDA 68305065 'E90' EEVVE 3-03 305 17060 3.6 612F 3.4 585P Sire: OCEANBRAE DIAMOND JACK Dam : ECHO FARM VINNIE BELATRIX TWIN Herd: ECHO FARM -- HINSDALE, NH Owner: HODGE, BETHANY -- HINSDALE, NH GREEN ACRES LOGIC ISSUE 68304762 '+84' + V V + + 3-01 305 15940 4.1 652F 3.1 491P Sire: GMC REBEL LOGIC-ET Dam : GREEN ACRES TED ISLAND Herd & Owner: GREEN ACRES MILKING SHORTHORNS -BETHEL, VT
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Senior Three Yr Olds 18427 Milk, 641 Fat, 567 Protein Actual DAN SAL SUPERMAN CINCINATI 68303059 'V86' V V V+V 3-10 305 17840 3.7 656F 3.0 535P Sire: DAN SAL PRINCE SUPERMAN-TWIN Dam : DAN SAL ZORRO CLAIR Herd & Owner: BURD, DAN & SALLY -- GRAFF, MO
Junior Two Year Olds 16046 Milk, 570 Fat, 500 Protein Actual MAPLETON VLY LT BORROLOOLA 68306776 '+84' VVVGV 2-05 305 22040 3.9 851F 3.1 683P Sire: INNISFAIL LOTHARIO Dam : ALFA TREBLE BAILEY EXP ET Owner: MAPLETON VALLEY FARMS & -- OCONOMOWOC, WI
Junior Four Yr Olds 19485 Milk, 684 Fat, 595 Protein Actual GMC LOGIC REDROSE 68301523 'E92' E E E E E 4-05 286 21120 4.4 927F 3.0 638P Sire: GMC REBEL LOGIC-ET Dam : GMC-INNISFAIL ROSEMARY Herd: CLARK, GREGORY A. & MARCIA L. -- CORNISH FLAT, NH Owner: CLARK, LINDSEY -- CORNISH FLAT, NH
WEISSMANN LILLY SPARKLE EXP 68307677 'V86' VVV+V 2-01 305 17600 3.3 586F 3.0 526P Sire: INNISFAIL LILYHILL Dam : GE WEISSMANN FERD BYONCE Herd: WEISSMANN, J & E FARMS -- CALLICOON CENTER, NY Owner: KILMER, BRANDI OF -- HAMDEN, NY
ROVIN KAYDA KOURT KAY 68303187 'V87' + G E E E 4-00 305 18100 3.9 700F 3.1 562P Sire: GOLD MINE FROST KOURT Dam : ROVIN KRYSTAL BS KAYDA-TWIN Herd & Owner: ROVIN ACRES -- HIXTON, WI
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CLAYSIDE MD DAIRYBEL EXP ET 68307918 'V85' VV+VV 2-03 305 17100 3.7 638F 3.2 540P Sire: KUSZMAR MEGADETH Dam : CLAYSIDE BAC DAIRYBEL 5X11 Herd: CLARK, GREGORY A. & MARCIA L. -- CORNISH FLAT, NH Owner: CLARK, LINDSEY -- CORNISH FLAT, NH ROVIN ALT VALUE VERNA 68307649 'V86' + V V V V 2-00 305 16060 3.6 581F 2.9 465P Sire: ROVIN ALI TED ALTITUDE ET Dam : ROVIN VIV D.SAM VALUE Herd: ROVIN ACRES -- HIXTON, WI Owner: STETZER, CARLA RUZIC -- ALMA CENTER, WI GMC LOGIC PRINCESS 1035-ET 68307503 'V87' V V V VV 2-03 287 15560 4.4 683F 3.0 469P Sire: GMC REBEL LOGIC-ET Dam : INNISFAIL RB PRINCESS 787-EXP Herd: CLARK, GREGORY A. & MARCIA L. -- CORNISH FLAT, NH Owner: CLARK, LINDSEY -- CORNISH FLAT, NH
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Mature Cows 20641 Milk, 724 Fat, 630 Protein Actual ROCKING M-K C.A. ALFAIRS ALF 467017 'V87' E E E E + 5-11 305 26680 3.8 1015F 3.1 815P Sire: MOOKAN M.B. CASH-ET Dam : KUSZMAR B247 ALFAIR Herd & Owner: M-K KEIL CATTLE CO. -- RUSSELL, KS VALLEY VIEW MON HONEY 1149 467309 '2E91' E E E EE 6-04 305 23880 3.6 861F 3.2 770P Sire: MYSHA OTHELLOS NUGGET Dam : VALLEY VIEW HONEY TINA 814 Herd: CRAWLEY, TIM -- GRAVETTE, AR Owner: CRAWLEY, BRITTANY -- GRAVETTE, AR VALLEY VIEW CASEY 1287 EXP 64008889 'V85' VV++V 5-03 300 20300 3.8 772F 3.0 604P Sire: VALLEY VIEW GFK PATCH 1033 Dam : VALLEY VIEW TEDI 1042 Herd: CRAWLEY, TIM -- GRAVETTE, AR Owner: CRAWLEYS VALLEY VIEW FARMS -- GRAVETTE, AR
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Junior Two Year Olds 16046 Milk, 570 Fat, 500 Protein Actual MANDERFELD CBOY BROOKER EXP P 68307985 '+80' +FVG+ 2-01 305 25220 3.1 773F 3.1 781P Sire: GE KULP-GEN PJ COWBOY-ET Dam : MANDERFELD IVANHOE BRACHAEL Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD -- FARIBAULT, MN MANDERFELD LOGIC TADAM 68307987 '+80' V + V G G 2-01 305 24400 4.2 1020F 3.3 794P Sire: GMC REBEL LOGIC-ET Dam : MANDERFELD IVANHOE TESSY Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD -- FARIBAULT, MN CHERRYWOOD LIRIANO MAGGIE EXP 840003008155651 'NC' 2-00 216 17740 2.8 497F 2.9 515P Sire: MYSHA-WO ADVENT LIRIANO-ET Dam : CHERRYWOOD MEGA MITZY Herd: ACHEN, CINDY CLAWSON -- WARNER, SD Owner: ACHEN, JACOB -- WARNER, SD Senior Two Year Olds 16949 Milk, 606 Fat, 528 Protein Actual MANDERFELD JP NAT 68306645 'G78' + + V + F 2-11 268 17180 2.3 398F 3.0 518P Sire: MAPLETON VLY MSTR JP-TW Dam : MANDERFELD NATIE NAN-EXP Herd & Owner: MANDERFELD, BERNARD -- FARIBAULT, MN MIDWAY WANTED VEE 68308546 '+83' + + V + + 2-07 305 13170 4.7 618F 3.3 433P Sire: MILKIN DUDS WANDAS WANTED Dam : MIDWAY WOOP VERONICA Herd: TRES COLLES FARM -- WASHINGTON CH, OH Owner: HARTZELL, CHEYANNE -- YORKTOWN, IN Junior Three Yr Olds 18184 Milk, 633 Fat, 565 Protein Actual MJ EICHLER DAP BIANCA BLESSING 68301183 'E90' EEEVV 3-03 305 26520 3.6 948F 3.1 810P
Sire: MYSHA LADY DIS DAPPER RUBEN Dam : B.T.S BIANCA Herd & Owner: EICHLER, JILL & MICHAEL -- OAK PARK, MN Senior Three Yr Olds 18427 Milk, 641 Fat, 567 Protein Actual MAPLETON VLY LOGIC AUDREY 68304135 'V87' VVVVV 3-06 300 19960 3.9 779F 3.2 632P Sire: GMC REBEL LOGIC-ET Dam : MAPLETON VLY FD AUBURN Herd & Owner: MAPLETON VALLEY FARMS -- OCONOMOWOC, WI Mature Cows 20641 Milk, 724 Fat, 630 Protein Actual DAN SAL RAMBO LASS 463960 'V85' V V V + V 6-10 305 23240 2.7 618F 2.9 677P Sire: ECUAFARM OUTLAW RAMBO Dam : DAN SAL CLAYTON LASSY Herd & Owner: BURD, DAN & SALLY -- GRAFF, MO INNISFAIL REBEL LULU-EXP 458342 'E90' E V V V E ** 9-04 305 22990 3.7 840F 3.0 698P Sire: PINEHURST REBEL 9TH Dam : INNISFAIL NB LADY 934 Herd: RAYMER, CHARLES & DEBORAH -- PUYALLUP, WA Owner: GASTON, CAYDEN OF BOSSY ACRES -- KALAMA, WA ECHO FARM TED MEMPHIS-ET 467915 '2E90' E E E V E 5-04 305 21010 3.4 724F 3.1 646P Sire: VINRA FROST TED Dam : ECHO FARM FROLIC MAISEY Herd: ECHO FARM -- HINSDALE, NH Owner: HODGE, COURTNEY -- HINSDALE, NH
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The legacy of this family is just beginning. Lands-Brook Farms has established themselves as breeders of All-Americans with this cow family. From the black and whites to the red and whites, Landsgard said, “We would never have met and made so many friends with Shorthorn people had it not been for her and her siblings doing so well. Developing the cow family has been more than a dream come true. It has been unbelievable. We have met some wonderful people. We had people contact us from across the country when she died. Who could have known that buying a calf from a commercial herd and not knowing what it was and then finding out it was from the Meyers at Gold Mine Farm, who were close family friends….it’s an amazing beginning to a cow family that is having a huge impact in the breed.”
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Obituaries
David A. Climer, Sr., 77, of Washing-
ton Court House, Ohio, died Wednesday, February 26, at his residence following a brief illness. He was born June 8, 1936, in Londonderry, Ohio, to the late Edwin P. and Marie Dixon Climer. On November 2, 1957, he married the former Mary C. Davis who died December 28, 1997. David was a graduate of Southeastern High School, Class of 1954. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a retired dairy farmer. Many days he could be found in the barn lot teaching his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids how to show cows. He bred many award winning Milking Shorthorns under the prefix Tres Colles. David was a member of the American Milking Shorthorn Society and the Purebred Dairy Cattle Association(PDCA). He was also a member and past president of the Ohio Milking Shorthorn Society. Surviving are his children, Sheryl Stevens and friend Kenny "Bo" Hitchens, Susan (Brian) Merriman, all of Chillicothe, David A. (Vicki) Climer, Jr., of Washington Court House and Sandra Tomlin; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Cynthia Climer, a sister and five brothers. Funeral services were held Monday, March 3, 2014 with Casey Weiss officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Milking Shorthorn Society Foundation Fund or the American Milking Shorthorn Jr. Society, 800 Pleasant Street, Beloit, WI 53511 or to the Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. Sylvia Irene Gerner, age 91, of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, March 10, at her home. She was born December 31, 1922 to Alex and Mary (Gutschenritter) Fickert in Theresa, Wisconsin.
Sylvia graduated from Hartford Union High School in 1939. After receiving her teaching certificate from Dodge County Normal School, she taught for two years. Sylvia married Willard E. Gerner on July 24, 1945. Willard preceded her in death on July 27, 2007. Together they farmed in the West Bend area until 1955 when they moved to Oakland Township outside Fort Atkinson and continued farming. They owned a large registered Milking Shorthorn herd and exhibited their show cattle throughout the years in many different states. In 1989, they retired from dairy farming but continued to grain farm in partnership with their son, Jeffrey, for several years thereafter. Sylvia was a member of the Farm Bureau, State and National Milking Shorthorn Association, PDCA, and Christian Women’s Association. She is survived by her children, Jerold E. (Donna) Gerner of Poughkeepsie, New York, Eugene W. (Sandra) Gerner of Tucson, Arizona, Donna M. (Donald) Damrow of Juneau, Wisconsin, Phyllis A. (Patrick) Agnew of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, Jeffrey B. (Monica) Gerner of Fort Atkinson, 15 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-greatgrandchildren and two sisters, Marie Yogerst of Hartford, Wisconsin, and Faye (Bruno) Landini of Milford, MA. Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband, a brother, W. Ferdinand Fickert, and a sister, Nadeane Yogerst. Services were held March 13, 2014. Leroy August Alwardt, 70, of Mason, Illinois died Wednesday, March 12, 2014, in Mattoon. Leroy was born on October 4, 1943, in rural Altamont to Emil A. and Freda A. (Wenthe) Alwardt. He married Ila F. Hammer on March 15, 1970, and she survives. He was engaged in farming and employed with Maupin Tile Company. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church,
Altamont, a longtime Effingham County Fair Board member and also a member of the Milking Shorthorn Society, and a U.S. Army veteran. Leroy is survived by his wife; sister, Marcella Biggs and her husband Dean of Altamont; sister-in-law, Jean Alwardt of Altamont; nieces, nephews and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Leonard and Orville Alwardt. Funeral services were held March 17. Memorials are preferred to the Jolene Arendt Giving Fund (WooHoo Sisterhood), Lutheran Care Center, or the donors’ choice. Ronald Elroy Gruenwald, 68, of Lost Nation, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 14. Services were held March 18th Ronald was born on July 14, 1945 to parents Elroy and Bernice (Ruggeberg) Gruenwald in Maquoketa. He married Linda Chambers on September 8, 1996. Ronald was a life-long farmer in Lost Nation and loved to help his sons in the fields. He bred and raised many All-American dairy cattle and traveled throughout the country showing his cattle and dogs. He made many friends at these shows and thought of them as his family. Ronald enjoyed watching his family’s sporting events and was a fan of Iowa basketball and the Chicago Cubs. Ronald loved spending time with his Jack Russell Terriers and especially his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Linda, and his children, Tom (Lisa) Gruenwald of Lost Nation, Cary (Tyanna) Gruenwald of Lost Nation and a step-daughter Jennifer Chambers of Brookfield, Illinois, and his grandchildren, Halie, Hannah, Ryne, Chase, Annavey and Drew. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and a grandson, Bryce, in 1999.
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New Members Jeffery Byers Jr., Milo, IA Eric Van der Laan, Frederick, OK New Junior Members Emmy Days, Carrollton, OH Lilyin Specht, New Philadelphia, OH Sam Minch, Vesper, WI Katie Weiss, Arcanum, OH Loyal F. Gregory, Ellenburg Center, NY Brett Groebner, Monroe, WI Katelyn Schultz, West Bend, WI Timothy L. James, Afton, NY Endowment Fund Donations Jill & Michael Eichler Donald E. Birden Dorothy Sparkman Jason Fields Charles & Deborah Raymer In Memory of AMSS Members who passed away in 2013, Pinesedge Farm In Memory of Betty Pratt, Caroline Chapter #39 OES
Foundation Fund Donations Marlys M. Meyer Jonathan & Elizabeth Medlang Jason Fields Charles & Deborah Raymer In Memory of Jim King & Cindy Climer, Pinesedge Farm In Memory of David Climer Sr., Honey Creek Farms Computer Fund Donations Jason Fields James & ZoAnn Roth Charles & Deborah Raymer
Promotion Fund Donations Jill & Michael Eichler Kathleen V. Whitted Wagner Family Farm Holly Nyman Lorreda Swiss Farm Jason Fields James & ZoAnn Roth Charles & Deborah Raymer Junior Society Donations Jason Fields Charles & Deborah Raymer David Climer Jr. Victoria L. Climer In Memory Henry Staib, Betty Pratt, Rhonda Heacox & Cindy Climer, Honey Creek Farms In Memory of David Climer Sr., Chad Simpson Chad & Cathy Seifert William & Rita Graves
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American Milking Shorthorn Society On Farm Milking Shorthorn Photo Contest 2013 Class Winner - 3-Year-Old, Full Herdbook Dairy MAPLETON VLY ACE RAJI Mapleton Valley Farms, Oconomowoc, WI She had the most likes on our Facebook page to be the People’s Choice Overall Winner of the 2013 AMSS On-Farm Photo Contest.
This contest has been created to promote cows that do not get to the show ring and provide an easy way for breeders to show off their best animals. It will also allow for Dual Purpose and Non-Show Eligible animals to be recognized within the breed. The contest will begin as an online only contest with all entrants posted on the AMSS Facebook page. Class winners will also be recognized on the AMSS website.
Farm Name: Address: Contact:
Entries will be due each year at the end of June to provide a contest during the summer months when there is a lull in promotion of show cows (no national shows or AA promotions). This will also allow for a reminder for entries to be turned in at the Annual Convention and hopefully build up excitement about the contest. Judges will be chosen from the Board of Directors for the initial contest and then
randomly from breeders not entered in the contest. Dairy breeders will judge Herdbook and Genetic Expansion classes and Dual Purpose breeders will judge the Dual Purpose entries. Online voting will then be opened to choose the People’s Favorite from among all the class winners (1 PF from each group). Following is an entry form which includes the rules and entry requirements.
2014 Everyday Milking Shorthorn Photo Contest Official Entry Form Phone:
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Entry Requirements: 1. All entries must be registered with the AMSS. 2. Entry forms and fees ($5/entry) must be postmarked by July 15, 2014. 3. Entry form must be filled in legibly and completely. 4. Animals are not eligible if they have been shown at a state or national show in the previous year. Photo Requirements: 1. Photo must be taken within the current contest year (August 1, 2013 – July 31, 2014) 2. Photos must be in digital format and emailed to the AMSS office by July 15, 2014. 3. The animal’s name or registration number should be included with each photo. 4. Animals may be clipped but no professional fitting (toplines, etc.) is allowed. 5. Animals should be photographed in a loose area with no halter or handler. 6. Photographs should be as clear as possible with no visible obstruction of the animal. 7. Heifers/Bulls – side view photo only. Cows – side view and rear view photos required. CLASSES: Full Herdbook Dairy Heifer Calf (June 1, 2013 – May 31, 2014) Bull Calf (June 1, 2013 – May 31, 2014) Yearling Heifer (June 1, 2012 – May 31, 2013) Yearling Bull (June 1, 2012 – May 31, 2013) 2 Year Old (June 1, 2011 – May 31, 2012) 3 Year Old (June 1, 2010 – May 31, 2011) 4 Year Old (June 1, 2009 – May 31, 2010) Mature Cow (born before June 1, 2009) 100,000 lb Cow (100,000 lbs milk production)
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Genetic Expansion Dairy Dual Purpose Heifer Calf Heifer Calf (June 1, 2013 – May 31, 2014) Bull Calf Bull Calf (June 1, 2013 – May 31, 2014) Yearling Heifer Yearling Heifer (June 1, 2012 – May 31, 2013) Yearling Bull Yearling Bull (June 1, 2012 – May 31, 2013) 2 Year Old Young Cow (June 1, 2010 – May 31, 2012) 3 Year Old Mature Cow (born before June 1, 2010) 4 Year Old Mature Bull (born before June 1, 2012) Mature Cow 150,000 lb Cow (150,000 lbs milk production)
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Junior Spotlights
This young man enjoys the show circuit, and more so when he takes home the gold. Sam Rhoades is a twelve-year-old son of Doug and Lesilie Rhoades. He goes to school at Ansonia Middle School in Greenville, Ohio. Sam was introduced in to the Milking Shorthorn breed by his older sisters Hannah and Sarah. Both of who were showing the breed at local, state and national shows. His dad, Doug, had a Milking Shorthorn cow that was getting ready to calve and he said that if the calf was a heifer, he would give it to Sam. This is how he got his Milking Shorthorn breed started. He is an active participant in the Milking Shorthorn breed by attending the state and national shows, meetings, and conventions. He has his Buckeye Knoll Phenomenal EXP heifer due to calve this March, and hopes she will have a heifer so he can keep building his herd. Activities Sam participates in are the junior high football team and recreational soccer through the school. Out of school Sam is a member of the Ansonia 4-H Club and the Darke County Dairy 4-H Club. He is also a member of the Brown Swiss and Holstein junior societies. Along with all of these activities, Sam has responsibilities on his family farm. They include feeding cows and the heifers. He also takes his turn milking. In the fall, outside of the show ring, he can be found in the field planting and harvesting on the family’s 185 acre farm. The most memorable experience Sam has had with his Milking Shorthorn animals is when Hannah, Sarah and Sam were showing at World Dairy Expo and their heifers won the title Junior Best Three Females. Another experience happened this past fall at the All-American Dairy Show when his heifer was named Honorable Mention. His future plan is to continue showing his Milking Shorthorn animals and building his herd. Sam is excited about attending the National Convention in Massachusetts this summer and invites everyone to come to Ohio in 2016 for the Milking Shorthorn National Convention. The Milking Shorthorn cow is special to Sam because he was made so many friends
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through showing Shorthorns. Sam states “that we have so much fun at shows because we are tied with such nice people. Sarah Rhoades is the fourteen-year-old daughter of Doug and Leslie Rhodes. She is an eighth grader at Ansonia Local Schools and from Greenville, Ohio. She loves her Milking Shorthorns and also loves to exhibit them throughout the show season. Sarah loves being part of the Milking Shorthorn society. She anticipates a bright future with them. Sarah was introduced to the Milking Shorthorn breed by the Cindy Climer and Casey Weiss families. She bought her first Milking Shorthorn at the Bearcreek sale. Outside of the show arena, Sarah can be found playing basketball, softball and cheering for her school. At church, she participates in the hand chime choir. She is also involved in numerous other breeds: Holstein, Brown Swiss, and Ayrshire. In her free time Sarah barrel races with her horse “Charger”. Her responsibilities on the farm include milking cows and feeding calves. She also takes care her horses and gets show cattle ready for the shows. Sarah’s future plans with the breed is to continue to build her herd by using high genetic bulls. One day, she hopes to represent the breed by being the National Milking Shorthorn Queen and represent the breed by being part of the foreign exchanged program to Australia. The most memorable experience Sarah had was the truck ride to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The seven hour trip turned into a twenty-two hour trip in minutes. They had a flat tire, engine trouble, and then a loose lug nut. She was thankful for Cindy Climer and her humorous stories. Sarah looks back now and wishes the repairs would have taken longer. Another experience she had was winning Junior Champion with her heifer Buckeye Knoll Plmamzing EXP ET at World Dairy Expo. The Milking Shorthorns are special to Sarah because she has met so many people who share the same passion as her. Only being in the breed for a short time, she has found that the breed has welcomed them with open arms. The breed has also aided
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her in developing lifelong friends and she is looking forward to what the future has for her. Carrie Rhoades is the youngest of the four and now it is her turn to shine! She is the ten-year-old daughter of Doug and Leslie Rhoades. She attends Ansonia Elementary School in Greenville, Ohio. She was introduced to the breed through her family when they started showing around six years ago at the county level. Now they are active at the national level. She participates by attending meetings and shows. The activities Carrie participates in are the Brown Swiss and Milking Shorthorn at the state and national level. At Ansonia Elementary she is in the T.A.G program and is starting to play basketball. She also plays on the Darke County Soccer league. She also plays the chimes and sings in the youth choir at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Carrie’s responsibilities on the farm are to feed the baby calves, which includes milk, grain, and water. She also helps her Mom cook food for the hay help. Carrie’s most memorable Shorthorn experience is the Arkansas Convention in 2012. The laser tag and the go carts along with making friends and meeting so many nice people were the highlights. The Milking Shorthorns are so special to her since her parents gave her a heifer. Carrie runs to the barn when she hears a Milking Shorthorn has calved. She never knows if the calf is going to be red, white, or roan. The markings are always a surprise to her. Her future in the breed includes staying active at the state and national levels for Milking Shorthorn and Brown Swiss. Carrie wants to be a future Milking Shorthorn Queen as well as be honored to represent the breed as the President of the national American Junior Milking Shorthorn Society some day.
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2014 National Milking Shorthorn Junior Heifer Show This show will be held in conjunction with the American Milking Shorthorn Society National Convention in Westfield, Massachusetts at 4:30 pm, Thursday, June 26, 2014. Eligibility — Participation is open to all youth with registered Milking Shorthorns who are current paid junior members of the American Milking Shorthorn Junior Society. Exhibitors must have been born between January 1, 1993 and January 1, 2005. Ownership — All animals must be registered in the herd book of the American Milking Shorthorn Society (AMSS) and have registration certificates issued by AMSS. Ownership must show on the registration certificate in the name of the junior exhibitor ONLY. All tattoos must be dry and legible upon arrival with no fresh ink and must correspond with the registry certificate. Papers will be checked prior to the show. Leased animals must have an official AMSS Lease Form filed with the AMSS office prior to the show. Participation — Only one animal per exhibitor per class is allowed. Juniors may consign an animal to the national sale and still show her in the National Heifer Show. Arrival Deadline — Cattle must arrive by Wednesday June 25, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. EST at the Fairgrounds. With prior approval, late arriving cattle must be in place 12 hours before the show. Health certificates and registration certificates must accompany the cattle. All heifers six months of age or older must be TB tested. All heifers six months of age or older must be Brucellosis vaccinated unless from a Certified Brucellosis Free Sate. A DVM will make final decision on health papers. Cattle are released at conclusion of the show. Dress — Junior exhibitors will be required to wear shirts provided by the hosting association with white pants or skirts and official entry numbers. Classes 1. Showmanship, age as of January 1, 2014 (Junior, Intermediate, Senior) a. Showmanship will be divided depending on number of participants in each age division. Participants will know well in advance what age group they will be in. 8. Fall Yearling— Born 9/1/12 to 11/30/12 2. Spring Heifer Calf — Born 3/1/14 — 5/31/14 9. Champion 3. Winter Heifer Calf — Born 12/1/13— 2/28/14 10. Reserve Champion 4. Fall Heifer Calf — Born 9/1/13 to 11/30/13 11. Best Bred and Owned 5. Summer Yearling — Born 6/1/13 to 8/31/13 Please contact Mo Phelon with questions regarding the show or for 6. Spring Yearling — Born 3/1/13 to 5/31/13 health requirements – map338@cornell.edu or (413) 519-0466 7. Winter Yearling — Born 12/1/12 to 2/28/13
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American Milking Shorthorn American Milking Shorthorn SocietySociety Cindy Climer Jim& King Scholarship Program Cindy& Climer Jim KingMemorial Memorial Scholarship Program All AMSS junior members who meet the one of the following qualifications are encouraged to apply: -
Seniors in high school who have been accepted to either a four-year college, one or two year technical school or short course (MUST SUBMIT LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE) Students currently enrolled in a four-year college, one or two year technical school or short course (MUST INCLUDE A CURRENT CLASS SCHEDULE)
Several scholarships will be awarded and will range from $100 to $500 to eligible recipients. Students majoring in agricultural degrees are given highest consideration. Nonagricultural majors that plan to contribute to agriculture (through the AMSS or AMSJS for example) will also be given consideration. A maximum of $1500 will be awarded each year by the AMSJS. Eligibility for Scholarships Applicant must be a member of the American Milking Shorthorn Junior Society at the time of application. 2. Applicant must meet one of the qualifications listed above. 3. Applicants need not be present at the AMSS National Convention in the current year. Scholarships will be rated based on application only – no interviews. 4. Scholarships administered by the AMSJS Scholarship Committee will be capped at $500 per scholarship recipient. Previous winners who were awarded less than the $500 can apply again. 1.
Please mail completed applications to: Katie Agnew, W359 N8470 Brown St., Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Please mail completed applications to: APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MAY 1, 2014 Questions? Email Katie Katie atAgnew shorties48@hotmail.com W359 N8470 Brown St. Oconomowoc, WI 53066
APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MAY 1, 2014 Questions? Email Katie at shorties48@hotmail.com
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EXCALIBUR INSURANCE AGENCY P.O. Box 500 Hartland, WI 53029
Thomas C. Mikulice Livestock Insurance Specialist
800-617-2450 Local: 262-367-2450 Fax: 262-367-4250 tom@excaliburinsurance.com www.excaliburinsurance.com
Canada
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Wisconsin
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