Fall 2022 Link

The Fraser Family, Breeders of Distinction

Sarah Dean: Taking Chances, Reaping Rewards

Ontario Holstein Branch Office 20 Corporate Place, Brantford, ON N3T 5R4 Phone: 519-653-6180 Fax: 519-756-9982 www.ontario.holstein.ca

GENERAL MANAGER Pam Charlton pamcharlton@ontario.holstein.ca 519-861-9851

EDITOR, Andrea Emond aemond@ontario.holstein.ca 519-209-5553

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2022/2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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MEMBER-AT-LARGE, KYLE MACLEOD kyle_macleod@hotmail.ca 519-320-0729

NATIONAL DIRECTOR, NANCY BEERWORT nbeerwort@holstein.ca 613-330-0348

ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBERS

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ALAN HAWTHORNE bobmur.farms@gmail.com 519-291-5824

ON THE COVER:

Twelve-year-old Carmyn Doan of Norwich, Ont. poses with her Winter Heifer, Doanlea Alleyoop Brielle, at the 2022 Western Junior Show held in Woodstock July 14-15. Carmyn would go on to win the Harry Schipper Memorial Award at the show, presented for good sportsmanship in and out of the ring. She is the daughter of Clair and Kathryn Doan of Norwich, Ont. PHOTO BY ANDREA EMOND.

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THE YOUTH OF TODAY ARE THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW – Nelson Mandela

We didn’t initially intend for it to be this way, but in addition to the many shows highlighted each year in our Fall issue, there is a major focus on the industry’s youth! Call it a happy mistake, but I am always excited when I get to showcase great young people like the ones appearing in this issue who are making such positive contributions to the dairy industry.

Our youth coverage in this issue commands over 10 pages! Starting on page 22, you’ll read about our four Ontario Dairy Youth Winners. After a two-year COVID-related delay, these young adults finally got to go on their trip! No doubt they enjoyed some great conversation and bonding over cows along the way. Other Youth features in this issue include the 2022 Ontario Dairy Youth Fund Scholarship Winners, the Western Canadian Classic, highlights from the four Junior Shows across the province and a story on Arnprior’s own Sarah Dean. I encourage you to reach out to some of these great youth in your area to congratulate them on their success. And, if you know an exceptional young person who should appear in a future issue of The Link, please feel free to reach out to share that with us, too.

Behind every successful young person in this issue, whether they are mentioned by name or not, is a group of supportive parents, generous 4-H leaders, and encouraging mentors. Thank you for helping to shape our industry’s leaders of tomorrow!

Sincerely, Andrea Emond, Link Editor aemond@ontario.holstein.ca • 519-209-5553

GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE

AND JUST LIKE THAT…IT’S FALL! A TIME FOR THANKSGIVING AND REFLECTION.

Here is what I am thankful for:

• My staff – we are a small team but we are getting things done! They have proven to be resilient, strong, flexible and dedicated. No matter what get’s thrown at them, they rise to the challenge and succeed. Thank you!

• The Board of Directors – for always encouraging and supporting me as I explore my role as your GM. Thank you!

• The Holstein Clubs – for hosting local events and volunteering your time to offer producers and the public opportunities for a glimpse into the dairy industry. Thank you!

• The Sponsors – from near and far, both big and small, for continuing to support our activities and events. Your sponsorship is critical to the success of the county shows, youth events, regional shows, breeder’s cups, judging schools ….the list goes on. Thank you!

• Committee Members and Volunteers – to those of you who generously give of your time and resources to make things happen. Thank you!

• To you, the Members – for giving us purpose. Thank you! As we wrap up county show season, our focus turns to winter events and planning begins for next summer’s opportunities. The Ontario Dairy Youth Award winners from 2020 finally got to go on their trip, although not to Madison this year. We traveled to Edmonton and visited farms along the way to Red Deer, where we attended the Westerner Dairy Showcase. Soon it will be time for the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic, November 7-8, at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. Planning is underway for our Convention and AGM being held in Ottawa this year on February 21-22, 2023 and we hope to see many of you there for our traditional in-person event. Also on our list is a return of the winter Judging Schools, review of the Junior All-Ontario Program and the return of the Inter-County Judging Competition. Throw in district meetings and county AGM’s and it will be another busy time ahead!

Wishing you all a safe and plentiful harvest season,

Pam Charlton, General Manager

pamcharlton@ontario.holstein.ca • 519-861-9851

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WORLD DAIRY EXPO ACCOLADES

Cannington Ontario’s Joel Phoenix was presented with the KlussendorfMacKenzie Award at this year’s World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI, in memory of Duncan MacKenzie, the 1961 Klussendorf winner. Joel was recognized with the honour thanks to his positive attitude and good sportsmanship both in and out of the ring. According to those who know Joel best, he never has a negative word for the judge, even after a difficult defeat, and is extremely humble when successful in the showring. Although he has spent more than 15 years as a professional fitter and has had the privilege of working with many great people and animals, Joel never forgets where he came from nor who his family and friends are. Congratulations to Joel on this deserving honour!

“FEED LOT REFLECTIONS”

Photographer Sheila Sundborg was one of several individuals who generously stepped up to raise funds following the tragic accident that occurred after this year’s Western Canadian Classic. She donated a beautiful 8x10 framed photo called “Feed Lot Reflections.” The photo was taking in Ponoka, Alberta, where one of the drivers who was killed in the accident used to make regular stops to pick up and drop off animals. It was auctioned off in conjunction with the ‘4-H Giving To 4-H’ live auction and brought $1,000 to be donated to the WCC Fund. Full details on this show, as well as similar gestures to raise funds, can be found on pages 26-27.

JACK’S FIRST SHOW!

You always remember your first show, and judging by this picture, Jack Henderson (9, at right) of Arthur, Ont. won’t soon forget his! Jack took part in the WestCentral Junior Show in August with his cousins Earle (l) and Dylan Marks. They showed calves from MarkA-Valley Farm in Arthur, Ont. PHOTO SUBMITTED.

Congratulations to all the Ontario Youth who participated in this year’s World Dairy Expo’s Showmanship Competition. After seven heats, Ontario counted six winners in the top ten: 2nd place - Nadia Uhr / 3rd - Emi Lange / 5th - Jordan Hawthorne

7th - Jack Lange / 8th - Emma Finch / 9th- Courtney Orser

The Junior division of the Showmanship Competition was judged by Fergus Ontario’s Jason French, former GM of the Holstein Ontario Branch. Claire Swale, who has roots in the UK and currently resides in Aylmer, Ont., judged this year’s Senior Showmanship division. PHOTO OF JOEL

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SPIRIT OF 4-H WINNERS

Jack Vickers of the Wiarton 4-H Dairy Club was selected as the club’s 2022 Spirit of 4-H Winner. He was presented with a portfolio by Alice Bumstead recently. “Jack is an amazing 4-H member and young person with a very bright future ahead of him,” his club leaders and nominators say. “We are a better club and county for Jack being involved.” PHOTO SUBMITTED.

The Spirit of 4-H Award is sponsored by the Ontario Holstein Branch and aims to recognize the outstanding contributions of 4-H members in their respective counties. We encourage all 4-H Dairy Club Leaders to take advantage of this opportunity and contact the Branch to receive a leather portfolio to present to your county’s winner.

ELGIN COUNTY CELEBRATES!

The Elgin County 4-H Dairy Calf Club members had a great time celebrating at their year-end awards family fun night held at Dave Clinton’s Farm, on Hwy 4 in Elgin County. The night was filled with dinner, dessert, speeches and awards, followed by games and sports for all. The leaders, pictured 3rd from top, Brent Howe, Don Catt, Henry Helder, Jason Vis and Jenna de Corte were happy to announce the award recipients. Pictured 4th from top is (l to r) Overall Top Member, Marielle Roos, Best 4-H Spirit, Destinee Pake-Dygos, and Best First Year Member, Dennis Roos. PHOTOS SUBMITTED.

BY THE BULLVINE, OTHERS

WESTERN CANADIAN CLASSIC 2022

JUNIOR DAIRY SHOW

The purpose of this award is to recognize the efforts and highlight the work and accomplishments of Ontario women who have devoted their lives to serve, promote and enhance the dairy industry. Through their dedication, they have helped to inspire others with their passion. Contributions may be made through their own family farms, within the 4-H program, local breed association, provincial committees or boards, national board or through formal work, which all working together helps to promote and preserve the dairy farm and industry in Ontario.

APPLICATION DETAILS

• Open to women involved in all dairy breeds.

• Nomination package is available on Holstein Ontario’s website (www.ontario.holstein.ca).

Nominations should be sent to Deb Knapton (knapview@storm.ca).

• Selection committee members will choose the winner with recipients joining the committee for future years. Award will be announced and presented at the Holstein Ontario Annual Meeting in 2023.

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Highlights

FRANKHAVEN DISPERSAL

SEPTEMBER 14, CARSON AUCTION SERVICES, ENCANS BOULET TOP SELLERS

FRANKHAVEN THUNDER KAT ............................................ $9,000 Buyer: Aaron Spiniolas, IL

EBYBOOK ALLDAY LEMMY .................................................. $8,500 Buyer: Boulet, Clark, & Leach, Woodville

PHOENIXHOLME BAROLO ANGELICA $7,400 Buyer: Bond Vale Farm, Atwood 110 LOT AVG .......................................................................... $3,355

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SELECT

TAG SALE @ SMYGWATY HOLSTEINS

SEPTEMBER 21-22, RUSSELL, ON TOP SELLERS

SMYGWATYS ALLIGATOR RAINDROP ............................ $51,000 Buyer: Duckett Holsteins, Riverdown & Winright Holsteins, Winchester

SMYGWATYS LAMBDA ERICA $10,000 Buyer: Knonaudale Farms, Crysler

SMYGWATYS AFTER PARTY WARRIOR $7,000 Buyer: Brian Hamming, BC 24 LOT AVG ........................................................................... $6,502

FRIESO FARMS

SEPTEMBER 23, SMITHVILLE, ON TOP SELLERS

HIGH SELLER FRIESO ALL MERRICK PAPARAZZI $7,500 buyer: Hen Hulzinga, Wainfleet

FRIESO ALI UNIX ABSTRACT ................................................ $7,200 Buyer: Topp Farm, Dunnville

FRIESEO CONTROL DIME ......................................................$5,300 buyer Lloyd Weber, Elmira 120 LOT AVG ......................................................................... $2,366

CENTURYHOLM HERD DISPERSAL

SEPTEMBER 29, GREELY, ON, LEO’S LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE

TOP SELLERS

CENTRUYHOLM SIDEKICK ROUSEY ...................................$4,675 Buyer Beckcrest Farms, Shawville, QC

CENTURYHOLM HIJACK IMPACT........................................ $4,325 Buyer: Burmania Farms, Cheserville

CENTURYHOLM ALBUM BERKELEY $4,000 Buyer Dalmeny Holsteins Osgoode 48 LOT AVG ........................................................................... $2,853

Two winners were honoured with the Outstanding Dairy Women’s Service Award for 2021. Diane Jarrell-Ray and Jessie Weir (3rd and 4th from left) were the recipients. The award was presented by past winners, l to r: Heather Parkin, Deb Knapton, Bonnie Den Haan and Karen Velthuis.

PHOTO BY KATRINA JOY PHOTOGRAPHY

THE FRASER FAMILYBreeder of Distinction

The Fraser family of Fraeland/Spring Farms, one of Canada’s most prominent and respected Holstein breeders for over 90 years, are being honoured as the “Breeder of Distinction” at this year’s TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic slated for November 7 & 8 during the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Ont. The Frasers will be recognized on the final afternoon of the Classic, at which time a lucky Classic 4-H participant will also win five embryos in a draw from the Fraeland breeding program.

Three generations of Frasers have guided the successful breeding program at Fraeland/Spring Farm in Ontario, while giving back of their talents and leadership to the Holstein industry they love. They share a long history with the Royal.

J.M. (Johnson Magill) Fraser established the Spring Farm herd in 1928 at Streetsville, Ont. (now Brampton), founding the herd mainly on daughters of King Toitilla Acme. In 1945, he earned a Master Breeder shield from Holstein Canada. J.M.’s ability to breed and develop great

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cows and bulls, establish strong cow families, and spot “diamonds in the rough,” resulted in the Spring Farm prefix appearing in the lineage of many of Canada’s best animals of that era. In fact, the legendary A.B.C. Reflection Sovereign EX-EXTRA traces, on both sides of his pedigree, to Spring Farm breeding.

J.M. exhibited at shows wherever, and whenever, possible, many times going head-to-head successfully in those early years against such formidable, millionaire owned farms like Mount Victoria. This highly regarded “farmer-breeder” took his first animals to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair’s Holstein Show in 1928. A member of the Spring Farm/Fraeland herd has shown at the Royal Holstein Show ever since, with the exception of one year, 1996, when J.M.’s son, Jack, judged the show. In 1949, J.M. showed the Grand Champion bull, Spring Farm Sovereign Supreme EX, and the Grand Champion cow, Spring Farm Juliette EX 5*, the only time the same exhibitor has “bred and owned” both Grand Champions in the same year. Juliette

PHOTO ABOVE Jackie, at left, with Fraeland Goldwyn Bonnie EX-95-3E-14*, and Steve with Snowbiz Brewmaster Swan VG-88-5*.

PHOTO BY PATTY JONES.

was one of J.M.’s most memorable show animals. This speckled cow was Royal Grand Champion two more times, 1950 and 1953, and is one of only seven Holstein cows to ever secure the Royal crown three times. Juliette won All-Canadian honours seven times in her career, five times as a mature cow from 1949-53. She was a member of the All-Canadian Produce in 1950-51-52-53 with her brother, Spring Farm Fond Hope EX-ST. Fond Hope, among the first Canadian bulls to have semen sold privately, rather than through an A.I. unit during the initial days of artificial insemination, was All-Canadian three times in his own right. He sired the 1960 All-Canadian Get, and his son, Lakefield Fond Hope, is the sire of No-Na-Me Fond Matt.

J.M. judged the Royal Holstein Show in 1959 and 1969. He was President of Holstein Canada in 1948, the first farmer to be President of the Canadian National Exhibition in 1963-64, and a member of the Royal Winter Fair’s Board of Directors. He was inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame in 1975. At one time the small showring at the Royal, which was the site of the Sale of the Stars and smaller livestock shows, was called the “Fraser Ring” in honour of J.M. and his wife Bessie.

J.M.’s two sons, Jim and Jack Fraser, took an active role in the Spring Farm herd while growing up. Both were exceptional showmen, with Jim winning the first Lawara Showmanship contest at the Royal in 1953 and Jack winning the Lawara Trophy in 1966. They eventually took over management of Spring Farms from their father. It was during this time that such esteemed cow families as Fond Myrtle Rose EX 4* and Spring Farm Fond Pathfinder VG 5* were developed. The Roses gave rise to such beloved cows like Spring Farm Citation Rosetta EX 21*, 1977 Royal Grand Champion and All-Canadian Mature Cow who completed seven generations of EX/VG and was nominated for All-Canadian eight times. Rosetta, who was Reserve All-Canadian three times, was also Reserve All-American Aged Cow in 1979 after being Reserve Grand Champion at World Dairy Expo. That same year, Rosetta and three of her sisters, all natural daughters of Spring Farm Master Rose EX 10*, combined to win All-Canadian Breeder’s Herd honours. Eight out of nine years, from 1971-79, Spring Farms earned All-Canadian nominations in the Breeder’s Herd class, with Roses a part of every one and Rosetta a member of seven of them. Rosetta also anchored five consecutive All-Canadian Produces (197579). The Frasers’ long established Pathfinder family, known initially in the 1950s for its production abilities, has gained well deserved notice for its type in more recent times as a result of Ravenswell Lydia EXUSA 6*, the noted brood cow whose maternal line of Spring Farm bred dams leads to Spring Farm Fond Pathfinder as her fifth dam. Three Royal Grand Champion females – Idee Lustre EX-95-3E-USA 10* in 2002, Winterbay Goldwyn Lotto EX-95-USA in 2010, and Idee Windbrook Lynzi EX-95-3E 2* in 2019 – all trace to Lydia and Spring Farm bloodlines, as do many other recent All-Canadian and All-American nominees and winners.

The strength of the Spring Farm breeding program led the Fraser family to be Premier Breeder at the Royal Holstein Show four times (1958, 1975, 1977 and 1979) and Premier Exhibitor once (1951). In addition to Royal Grand Champion females Juliette and Rosetta, they showed Juliette to Reserve Grand in 1951 and Spring Farm Nancy Reflection EX to Reserve in 1963, and had the Junior Champion female in 1947, 1952 and 1966. They captured first place in the Royal’s Breeder’s Herd class nine times.

Spring Farms earned a second Master Breeder shield in 1978. Following J.M. Fraser’s death in December 1979, the Spring Farm

herd was divided in 1980 between Jack and Jim. Jack and his family moved across the road and established Fraeland Holsteins, while Jim and his son Brad retained the Spring Farm prefix and home farm for several years before exiting the business.

Jack carried on the family’s proud tradition of breeding, developing, showing and marketing outstanding Holsteins at Fraeland. He earned a Master Breeder shield in 1996 and would continue amassing AllCanadian and All-American recognition with animals bearing his new prefix. He was a partner in Don-A-Dale Jet Crystal EX-4E 3*, the 1990 Royal and 1989 and 1991 World Dairy Expo Reserve Grand Champion. Crystal was All-Canadian 4-Year-Old in 1989, Reserve All-Canadian three times and Reserve All-American twice in her lifetime. Jack judged the Royal Holstein Show in 1996, following in the footsteps of his father who had done it twice. Only two families have ever had a father and son judge the Royal Holstein Show. A past President of Semex and Gencor, Jack won the Curtis Clark Achievement Award at the Royal in 2004.

Jack’s son, Steve, inherited the Fraser family’s passion for Holsteins. As a 4-H member, Steve was the top individual in the 1995 Ontario InterCounty 4-H Judging Competition and was part of the Ontario team that competed at World Dairy Expo. At the Scotiabank Hays Classic in 1996, he exhibited the Champion Calf, Willsona Stardust Lotto VG-87 1*, and followed that up the next year as Champion Showman, one of only four people to ever win both Classic titles. Steve returned home to farm with his father after graduating from the University of Guelph in 1999. That spring, the Frasers relocated Fraeland Holsteins to their current location at Fergus, ON. Steve took over the farm in 2005. In 2011, he achieved a second Master Breeder shield for Fraeland. Like his father and grandfather, Steve is an accomplished judge. He has judged shows in Australia, the United States, and across Canada, and been the showmanship judge at many 4-H shows including the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic (2019), Western Canadian Classic and World Dairy Expo. He is now a director on the EastGen Board and previously was President of the Wellington County Holstein Club and a 4-H leader.

Today, Steve and his wife Jackie, and 3-year-old daughter Scarlett, operate Fraeland Holsteins. They currently milk 95 cows on this 470acre farm where efficiency and producing profitable milk are key. The herd consists of 18 EX, 56 VG and 17 GP cows and has a herd average of 12,300 kg milk, 3.9% fat, 3.3% protein. From a tie-stall barn in the Spring Farm and early Fraeland days, to a free-stall barn and milking parlour in 1999, and the installation of two Lely A5 robots in 2020, the Frasers have continually adopted and made use of the latest technology and labour-saving devices for their operation.

Both Steve and Jackie share a love for the breeding, genetics and marketing side of their business. Cow families remain at the heart of their program. By regularly injecting new cow families in with their old, they have been able to diversify and adapt their breeding and marketing strategy to meet the changing times, thus ensuring continued success for Fraeland. Showing remains an integral part of their endeavours where the top ribbons and awards continue to abound, bolstered further by Fraelandbred show winners in other countries.

Buttertart VG-89, a nominated All-Canadian Senior 2-Year-Old and member of Fraeland’s nominated All-Canadian Breeder’s Herd in 2021 and Reserve Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion at Ontario Summer Show in 2022.

“The Royal has been an important week to the Fraser family. It has been an honour and a goal to compete with the ‘best of the best’ for 90 plus years.”

- STEVE FRASER

In 2013, Steve bought Snowbiz Brewmaster Swan VG-88 5*, a Red Factor Brewmaster from the Glen Drummond Splendor family, as a calf. Swan became a number one GLPI cow in Canada and a huge ambassador for Fraeland, producing sons in A.I. and generating embryo sales that have resulted in many high indexing progeny around the globe. A 2015 Fraeland purchase that traces to their Pathfinder line, Saanwood Elite Stanley Cup EX-92-5E, is still going strong here at nine years of age. She has several show winning daughters in the United States including Fraeland Chief Liberty EX-92USA, All-Canadian and All-American Summer Junior 2-Year-Old in 2021.

One of the Frasers’ top cow families currently is the Bonnies. This family traces to Fairvale Jed Bonnie 94-ET EX-AUS, an Australian bred and based cow that Steve became partners in after seeing her in 2004 on one of his many trips to International Dairy Week in Australia.

Jed Bonnie was Grand Champion at International Dairy Week in 2005 and 2007 and a class winner there seven consecutive times. An imported Goldwyn embryo from her resulted in Fraeland Goldwyn Bonnie EX-95-3E 14*, a show cow in her own right who made over 103,000 kg milk lifetime and has six EX and 27 VG daughters in North America to date. Among her many exceptional daughters are Fraeland Doorman Bonnie EX-94-USA, nominated for All-American as a Junior 2 and 3-Year-Old in 2018 and 2019, and Fraeland

As the Frasers draw closer to their own 100-year milestone in the Holstein business, this personable, down-to-earth family looks forward with great pride and anticipation to being part of the 2022 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair as it celebrates “A Century of Champions.”

“The Royal is a special place,” says Steve. “Every year it is a showcase of the finest in crops, crafts and livestock Canada has to offer. Walking into the barn every year with the display of incredible dairy cattle, familiar faces, or meeting new people from near and far that share the same passion, is a joy for us. The Royal has been an important week to the Fraser family. It has been an honour and a goal to compete with the ‘best of the best’ for 90 plus years.”

The Fraser family’s talent, dedication and hard work has kept them at the forefront of Canadian Holsteins and makes them most deserving of the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic’s Breeder of Distinction honour.

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PHOTOS 1. Steve, Jackie and their daughter, Scarlett, with Fraeland Unix Buttertart, 2. The farm converted to robotic milking with two Lely A5s in 2020, 3. Spring Farm Juliette EX 5* was Grand Champion at the Royal in 1949, 1950 and 1953, 4. Jack Fraser, receiving the Curtis Clark Award in 2004. He is pictured with Steve and daughter Jacklyn, and Marj Atkins of the Alberta Holstein Branch at right, 5. Four generations of females at Spring Farms, from l to r: Spring Farm Ivan Rita, Spring Farm Master Rose, Spring Farm Ormsby Rose, Fond Myrtle Rose, 6. Spring Farm Nancy Reflection, 7. Fraeland Goldwyn Bonnie, 8. The Frasers await results at World Dairy Expo. They would go on to win Best Three Females at this year’s show, 9. The 1977 Royal Grand Champion, Spring Farm Citation Rosetta EX 21*, was also Reserve Grand Champion at World Dairy Expo in 1979. She appears here with (l to r): Donna, Bessie, Lynn, Brad, Jim, Jack and J.M. Fraser. PHOTOS 1-2 BY KATRINA JOY PHOTOGRAPHY, PHOTO 3 BY JIM ROSE, PHOTO 4 BY VICKI FLETCHER, PHOTO 5 & 9 BY BOB MILLER, PHOTO 6 BY STROHMEYER & CARPENTER, PHOTO 7 BY PATTY JONES, PHOTO 8 BY THE BULLVINE.

PHOTO 1 BY KAREN LEACH, PHOTOS

BY THE BULLVINE.

RED & WHITE CHAMPIONS

GRAND

RES

HM VALE-O-SKENE UNSTOPABUL SADIE Cedarshade Holsteins, Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, Sunderland

JR CHAMP BLONDIN STARS ALLIE-RED Ferme Blondin, Laurent Lambert, Weavercroft International, St. Placide QC

JR RES MALIC ALTITUDE ELZA, Ferme Malic, Ponderosa Holsteins, Levis QC

JR HM SUGAR-C LN ELUDE-RED, Patience & Beckridge Holsteins

4-H CONFORMATION

CHAMP WATDALE ASHBY BOOM LOU

Jason Watke, Hanover

RES CANHOPE MASTER BRIANNA Tyler Canning, Palmerston

HM KENTVILLE CHIEF BODACIOUS Keaton Phoenix, Uxbridge

4-H SHOWMANSHIP

CHAMP EMI LANGE

RES JAELYNN PHOENIX

HM CARSON PHOENIX

JUNIOR ALL-ONTARIO CHAMPIONS

CHAMP CASSON BEEBROOK SWIPE RIGHT Rachel Clow, Seeleys Bay

RES CASSON BEEBROOK PRINCESS DIANA Rachel Clow, Seeleys Bay

Junior Herd DEAN KARN Woodstock

Junior Exhibitor RONALD GRANDY Oshawa

Junior Breeder FERME BLONDIN St. Placide, QC

Premier Sire (Junior) GOLDEN-OAKS MASTER-ET

Breeder’s Herd WINRIGHT Winchester

Premier Exhibitor BLONDIN SIRES, FERME BLONDIN St. Placide, QC

Premier Breeder FERME BLONDIN St. Placide, QC

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ONTARIO SUMMER SHOW

JULY 24, 2022 • 227 HEAD • JUDGE MATT TEMPLETON, AU

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:

Spring Heifer HODGLYNN ALLIGATOR HONEYPOT Quality Holsteins, Beckridge Holsteins, O & E Dupasquier, Agriber Societa Agricola Srl, Kincardine

Winter Heifer CALF RES BLONDIN CHIEF JENNY* Blondin Sires, Ferme Blondin, Saint-Placide, QC

CALF HM KARNVIEW HANIKO JULIET (2nd) Clarkvalley Holsteins, Winchester

Fall Heifer CALF CHAMP WATDALE ASHBY BOOM LOU Jason Watke, Hanover

Summer Yearling JR HM KARNVIEW GENIE ROZELLA Ronald Grandy, Oshawa

Spring Yearling JR CHAMP CLARKVALLEY ANALYST CHACHA* Clarkvalley Holsteins, Woodville

Winter Yearling JR RES BECKRIDGE LASVEGAS MIRAGE* Beckridge Holsteins, Quality Holsteins, Agriber Societa Agricola Srl

Fall Yearling 2ND-LOOK MASTER BLASTER Ronald Grandy, Oshawa

Summer 2-Year-Old ZBW M STOP LA QUARANTINA-ET Ferme Blondin, Ferme Yvon Sicard, St. Placide, QC

Spring 2-Year-Old BU

Senior 2-Year-Old BU

SANDYRAE SIDEKICK INTRIGUE Ferme Yvon Sicard, Pierre Boulet, Saint-Justin, QC

WINRIGHT UNIX TRIXIE

Kingsway Farms, Raymond J. Smygwaty, Hastings

Junior 3-Year-Old BU GRAND • INT CHAMP

WINRIGHT SOLOMON ESPRESSO Blondin Sires, Ferme Blondin, Saint-Placide, QC

Senior 3-Year-Old BU RES • INT RES • GRAND B&O

FRAELAND UNIX BUTTERTART*

Beckridge Holsteins, Fraeland Farms, Keswick

INT HM ALTONA LEA UNIX HERMINIE (2nd) Dalton J. Faris, East Gwillimbury

4-Year-Old MELL-WOODTV DBACK 2171-AF*

Gerald Coughlin, Peterborough

5-Year-Old BERNADALE DOORMAN GHOST

Ferme Yvon Sicard, Pierre Boulet, Saint-Justin, QC

Mature Cow BU HM ERROLEA AVALANCHE BRAZIL* Errolea Holsteins, Hodglynn Holsteins, Camlachie

*Best Bred & Owned

Full results available at www.assistexpo.ca/results/ontario-summer-show

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ONTARIO SUMMER SHOW 2022

4-H Conformation Champions

Sponsored by Callaghan Farm Supply, Kingsway Farms, Northumberland Holstein Club (l-r) Reserve: CANHOPE MASTER BRIANNA Tyler Canning

Champion: WATDALE ASHBY BOOM LOU Jason Watke

Grand Champion

Sponsored by Grand Valley Fortifiers, Moynes Ford, Nutreco (Shur-Gain)

Reserve: FRAELAND UNIX BUTTERTART Beckridge Holsteins, Fraeland Farms

Champion:WINRIGHT SOLOMON ESPRESSO Blondin Sires, Ferme Blondin

Premier Breeder

Sponsored by Victoria County Holstein Club

FERME BLONDIN

Premier Exhibitor

Sponsored by Quality Seeds Ltd. BLONDIN SIRES, FERME BLONDIN

4-H Showmanship Champions

Sponsored by Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund, Agri-Turf Alliance, Wilson Tire & Battery, DeLaval, Jackson Water Conditioning, Jones Feeds (l-r) Honourable Mention: CARSON PHOENIX

Reserve: JAELYNN PHOENIX

Champion: EMI LANGE

Red & White Grand Champions

Sponsored by Clarkvalley Holsteins

Reserve: VALLEYRIVER INCRED EAGLE RED Bill Gibson, Brock Gillies, Potluck Holsteins

Champion: AIJA AVALANCHE KALA Beckridge Holsteins, Quality Holsteins, Agriber Societa Agricola Srl

Intermediate Champions

Sponsored by Cargill Animal Nutrition, The Co-Operators, GEA CANADA (l-r) Reserve: FRAELAND UNIX BUTTERTART Beckridge Holsteins, Fraeland Farms

Champion: WINRIGHT SOLOMON ESPRESSO Blondin Sires, Ferme Blondin

Junior Champions

Sponsored by Calves for a Cause (D & S Markus), CIBC, Blondin Sires (l-r) Reserve: BECKRIDGE LASVEGAS MIRAGE Beckridge Holsteins, Quality Holsteins, Agriber Societa Agricola Srl

Champion: CLARKVALLEY ANALYST CHACHA Clarkvalley Holsteins

Jr Premier Breeder

Sponsored by Victoria County Holstein Club FERME BLONDIN

Jr Premier Exhibitor

Sponsored by Bank of Montreal RONALD GRANDY

PHOTOS BY KAREN LEACH

KALA

ESPRESSO

2022 COUNTY SHOW RESULTS

BRANT-WENTWORTH HOLSTEIN SHOW

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • 114 HEAD • JUDGE HERB HENDERSON

Jr Champion: HANALEE KING DOC CARDAMON Mapel Wood Farms

Res Jr Champion: DIAMOND HILL DOOR Anderson Acres, H. Keith Charlton & Co

Grand Champion: EXTRAMILE INTENSE DOORMAN London Dairy Farms

Res Grand Champion: HOWARD-VIEW CRSBUL DISCODANCER Howard-Haven Holsteins, Howard-View

Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: BRIDGEVIEW FARMS LTD.

BRUCE-GREY HOLSTEIN SHOW

AUGUST 30, 2022 • 103 HEAD • JUDGE JAMIE HOWARD

Jr Champion: CEDARHOLME UNSTOPABULL CINDY Bill Gibson, Patience Holsteins Ltd.

Res Jr Champion: KINGSWAY CRUSHABULL LOLA 3Amigos Holsteins

Grand Champion: HICKLEE ARMANI ARIEL Adrian & Megan Franken, Cameron Hickling

Res Grand Champion: HODGLYNN VICTOR LOLA Hodglynn Holsteins, Little Star Holsteins

Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: CAMERON HICKLING

CARLETON-RUSSELL HEIFER SHOW

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • 63 HEAD • JUDGE ADAM HUNT

Jr Champion: RIVERDOWN CHIEF BANANA DAQUIRI Riverdown Holsteins

Res Jr Champion: HENDERCROFT DUBBLE BUBBLE Herbert Henderson

Grand Champion: HENDERCROFT AFTERSHOCK CHEWING Herbert Henderson

Res Grand Champion: HENDERCROFT ATWOOD SKITTLE Herbert Henderson

Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: HENDERCROFT HOLSTEINS

ONWARDS AND UPWARDS!

This year marked a successful year for the county shows across Ontario. Most shows were up in numbers over last year, and additional counties had resumed their show. A lot of work goes into a Holstein show before, during and even after the event itself. Congratulations to all of the breeders and exhibitors of the many outstanding cattle shown at the 24 county shows across Ontario this year!

DUFFERIN-WELLINGTON HOLSTEIN SHOW

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • 119 HEAD • JUDGE NATHAN THOMPSON

Jr Champion: HODGLYNN ALLIGATOR HONEYPOT Beckridge Holsteins, Quality Holsteins, Agriber Societa Agricola Srl, Oscar & Eric Dupasquier

Res Jr Champion: QUALITY SIDEKICK LILYPAD

Beckridge Holsteins, Florbil Farms Ltd., Quality Holsteins, Agriber Societa Agricola Srl, Oscar & Eric Dupasquier

Grand Champion: QUALITY SOLOMON FROTASTIC

Agriber Societa Agricola Srl, Beckridge Holsteins, Quality Holsteins

Res Grand Champion: QUALITY SOLOMON PENELOPE Beckridge Holsteins, Quality Holsteins, Agriber Societa Agricola Srl

Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: KENTVILLE HOLSTEINS

DURHAM HOLSTEIN SHOW

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 • 63 HEAD • JUDGE RICHARD OSBORNE

Jr Champion: MAIFIELD LAMBDA KOODOO Almet Farms Ltd.

Res Jr Champion: MAIFIELD CHIEF KABERRA Almet Farms Ltd.

Grand Champion: ALTONA LEA UNIX GOBSTOPPER Frank Barkey & Family

Res Grand Champion: WERRCROFT DROPKICK APPROVED Werrcroft Farms Ltd.

Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: FRANK BARKEY & FAMILY

EASTERN ONTARIO INVITATIONAL

AUGUST 18, 2022 • 103 HEAD • JUDGE GLEN BARKEY

Jr Champion: BLUE-GENE K DOC KERRY Raymond J. Smygwaty

Res Jr Champion: RIVERDOWN DOORMAN JIGGAJOYOUS Riverdown Holsteins

Grand Champion: ROCKLAN LIGHTNING STRUCK Bravin Holsteins

Res Grand Champion: DUCKETT UNIX VALERIE-ET Kingsway Farms

Premier Breeder: MAPLE-AIN HOLSTEINS

Premier Exhibitor: TWO-TO-TANGO FARMS INC.

ELGIN BARNGIRLS PHOTOGRAPHY

BRANT - WENWORTH CLARISSA MCCALLUM

BRUCE-GREY BARNGIRLS PHOTOGRAPHY

ELGIN HOLSTEIN SHOW

AUGUST 21, 2022 • 69 HEAD • JUDGE PETE COLEMAN

Jr Champion: KINGSWAY DBACK APPLESAUCE-P

Futurecrest Holsteins, Walker Dairy Inc.

Res Jr Champion: MAPLEKEYS EMILIO OMEEMEE Maplekeys Farms

Grand Champion: MAPLEKEYS DOORMAN CHARITY Maplekeys Farms

Res Grand Champion: FUTURECREST ANTEUP 2775 Futurecrest Holsteins

Premier Breeder: Premier Exhibitor: MAPLEKEYS FARMS

FRONTENAC HOLSTEIN SHOW

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • 63 HEAD • JUDGE

CLAIRE SWALE

CRAIG TEMPLETON

Jr Champion: RIVERDOWN BAROLO ABROOKBY Crater Farm

Res Jr Champion: LILYKING SOLOMON AFTERTHOUGHT Bonnechere Holsteins, Lilyking Farm, Trekili Holsteins

Grand Champion: WINDCROFT DURBIN MAXIMUM Windcroft Farm

Res Grand Champion: LILYKING DOORMAN ABIGAIL, Bonnechere Holsteins, Lilyking Farm, Trekili Holsteins

Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: HICKORYACRES FARMS

GLENGARRY HOLSTEIN SHOW

AUGUST 6, 2022 • 83 HEAD • JUDGE KEVIN MCGRISKIN

Jr Champion: OVERDALE JORDY-RED LET IT BE Justin Uyterlinde, Overdale Farms Ltd.

Res Jr Champion: KIRKLEA MASTER VELVET Robert D. MacDonald

Grand Champion: KIRKLEA SIDEKICK SUNBEAM Robert D. MacDonald, Trent Valley Holsteins

Res Grand Champion: LOCHDALE ZELGADIS STORMY Lochdale Holsteins

Premier Breeder: KIRKLEA HOLSTEINS

Premier Exhibitor: CHERRY CREST HOLSTEINS

HALDIMAND-NORFOLK HOLSTEIN SHOW

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • 60 HEAD • JUDGE SCOTT WALKER

Jr Champion: WCG SKYHIGH LOLLIPOP Willowcreek Genetics

Res Jr Champion: WCG SIDEKICK YOYO Willowcreek Genetics

Grand Champion: KEYLAS ALLIGATOR DIAMOND Douglas Winger

Res Grand Champion: KEYLAS DOORMAN VIOLET Douglas Winger

Premier Breeder: Premier Exhibitor: DOUGLAS WINGER

LAMBTON HOLSTEIN SHOW

AUGUST 22, 2022 • 41 HEAD • JUDGE JAMIE HOWARD

Jr Champion: CLARKVALLEY ABSOLUTE ROBIN Certified Holsteins, Clarkvalley Holsteins

Res Jr Champion: MERRY MEADOWS LUSTER GABBY Drennan Farms Ltd., Kaitlyn Wright

Grand Champion: ERROLEA AVALANCHE BRAZIL Errolea Holsteins, Hodglynn Holsteins

Res Grand Champion: HODGLYNN CONTROL ROCHELLE Hodglynn Holsteins, Little Star Holsteins

Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: BRIAN SLAUGHTER

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LAMBTON

FRONTENAC CLARISSA MCCALLUM

GLENGARRY SUBMITTED

DUFFERIN-WELLINGTON KATRINA JOY PHOTOGRAPHY

DUFFERIN-WELLINGTON KATRINA JOY PHOTOGRAPHY

LANARK HOLSTEIN SHOW

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • 59 HEAD • JUDGE CHRIS UHR

Jr Champion: SYMCROFT DOUGLAS HAY COOKIE Glen M. Syme

Res Jr Champion: KNAPVIEW ALONGSIDE DIOR Knapview Farms

Grand Champion: NANDALE DOORMAN GOOGLE Nandale Farms Ltd.

Res Grand Champion: SYMCROFT BRADNICK CARRIE Glen M. Syme

Premier Breeder: Premier Exhibitor: GLEN M. SYME

MIDDLESEX HOLSTEIN SHOW

AUGUST 10, 2022 • 91 HEAD • JUDGE JOSH MCKAY

Jr Champion: MERRY MEADOWS LUSTER GABBY Drennan Farms Ltd., Kaitlyn Wright

Res Jr Champion: CLARKVALLEY ABSOLUTE ROBIN Certified Holsteins, Clarkvalley Holsteins

Grand Champion: CAVANALECK DOORMAN SELAH Cavanaleck Farms Ltd.

Res Grand Champion: COMRIE UNIX MANDY Comrie Farms Ltd., Echo Glen Farm

Premier Breeder: CAVANALECK FARMS LTD.

Premier Exhibitor: LONDON DAIRY FARMS

NIAGARA HOLSTEIN SHOW

AUGUST 24, 2022 • 65 HEAD • JUDGE STEVE FRASER

Jr Champion: KNONAUDALE MWOH Braeholme Holsteins

Res Jr Champion: KINGSWAY JAGGER ATHENS Jakridge Holsteins

Grand Champion: VALLEYRIVER MAGNA P FLAVIA Luxury Holsteins

Res Grand Champion: FEEDERLANE CHELIOS TABOO Feederlane Farms

Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: FEEDERLANE FARMS

ONTARIO HOLSTEIN SHOW

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • 110 HEAD • JUDGE CAMERON MCGREGOR

Jr Champion: HANALEE RANDALL DECLAN Jim Phoenix, Joel Phoenix, Keaton Phoenix

Res Jr Champion: BECKHOLM J WHITLEY Beckholm Holsteins

Grand Champion: RYLA SID CASSIE Jim Phoenix, Joel Phoenix, Trent Valley Holsteins, Werrhurst Holsteins

Res Grand Champion: BIRKENTREE DOORMAN BRITTA Ronald Grandy

Premier Breeder: CARL PHOENIX & FAMILY

Premier Exhibitor: BECKHOLM HOLSTEINS

OXFORD HOLSTEIN SHOW

AUGUST 18, 2022 • 73 HEAD • JUDGE JOHN WERRY

Jr Champion: FRANKHAVEN THUNDER KAT Frankhaven Holsteins

Res Jr Champion: EBYBROOK ALLDAY LEMMY Breamont Holsteins, Frankhaven Holsteins

Grand Champion: SWEETVIEW AVALANCHE MITSOU Up-Ridge Holsteins

Res Grand Champion: GARAY APPLE-CRISP DANIA Up-Ridge Holsteins

Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: UP-RIDGE HOLSTEINS

PERTH-WATERLOO HOLSTEIN SHOW

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • 113 HEAD • JUDGE GLENN BARKEY

Jr Champion: KARNVIEW RED ROCKET P Up-Ridge Holsteins

Res Jr Champion: UP-RIDGE ANALYST MAGNIFICENT Up-Ridge Holsteins

Grand Champion: ULMAR SIDEKICK EVA Pfister Dairy

Res Grand Champion: GLENBERT DUALANE DOORMN SKYLAR Glenbert Holsteins

Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: BOSDALE FARMS

VICTORIA BRIGITTE HERREMA

BRUCE-GREY BARNGIRLS PHOTOGRAPHY

ONTARIO CLAIRE SWALE

STORMONT SUBMITTED OXFORD CLAIRE SWALE

DURHAM BARNGIRLS PHOTOGRAPHY

PRESCOTT HOLSTEIN SHOW

AUGUST 19, 2022 • 51 HEAD • JUDGE NEIL KITTLE

Jr Champion: OVERDALE JORDY-RED LET IT BE Justin Uyterlinde, Overdale Farms

Res Jr Champion: OVERDALE ROYALCRUSH PRYANKA Overdale Farms Ltd.

Grand Champion: YORELLEA SUPERPOWER OCEANA Yorellea Farms

Res Grand Champion: MOUNT ELM ATMOSPHERE PUDDLE Bruce & Susan Mode, Yorellea Farms

Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: BURNACRES FARMS

PRINCE EDWARD HOLSTEIN SHOW

AUGUST 26, 2022 • 77 HEAD • JUDGE KEVIN

MCGRISKIN

Jr Champion: WALTZ ACRE GEORGIA KINGS RD Larry D. Mccomb, Waltz Acre Farm

Res Jr Champion: NURSELAND ALCOVE JANIC Nurseland Farm

Grand Champion: NURSELAND SIDEKICK JELLYBEAN Nurseland Farm

Res Grand Champion: PRINSVILLE IMPRESSION KALLI Prinsville Dairy Farms Inc.

Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: BURNACRES FARMS

RENFREW HOLSTEIN SHOW

AUGUST 26, 2022 • 58 HEAD • JUDGE JONATHAN RYLAARSDAM

Jr Champion: HAYWAY MASTER SPENCER Hay-way Farms

Res Jr Champion: CENTURY STAR LMF CABERNET Century Star Holsteins

Grand Champion: DIAMOND HILL DOORMAN LACY Century Star Holsteins

Res Grand Champion: CHANMAR ADONIS MISS RED Century Star Holsteins

Premier Breeder: GREENLARK FARMS

Premier Exhibitor: CENTURY STAR HOLSTEINS

SIMCOE HOLSTEIN SHOW

AUGUST 25, 2022 • 124 HEAD • JUDGE JOSH MCKAY

Jr Champion: QUALITY SIDEKICK LILYPAD Beckridge Holsteins, Florbil Farms, Agriber Societa Agricola Srl, Oscar & Eric Dupasquier

Res Jr Champion: DANDYLAND SK LYNSEY LOU Dandyland Farm

Grand Champion: ALTONA LEA UNIX HERMINIE Dalton J. Faris

Res Grand Champion: MS MAPLE-DOWNS A S GWEN-ET Dalton J. Faris

Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: HARVDALE HOLSTEINS

STORMONT HOLSTEIN SHOW

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • 57 HEAD • JUDGE KEVIN JACOBS

Jr Champion: FRAELAND DYNASTY ASHBY BONNET Knonaudale Farms Inc.

Res Jr Champion: LIMBRA HIGH OCTANE PICKLEJAR Huybregts Farms Ltd.

Grand Champion: COACHSIDE ATWOOD POLLY Verena Farms

Res Grand Champion: REDLODGE SNOW CLOUD Redlodge Farms Inc.

Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: KNONAUDALE FARMS INC.

THUNDER BAY HOLSTEIN SHOW

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • 26 HEAD • JUDGE JOHN DEVRIES

Jr Champion: MY-PRIDE LUXOR KARLENE My-Pride Holsteins

Res Jr Champion: CHRISHAR ANALYST CAIT Chrishar Farms

Grand Champion: MY-PRIDE REDLINER KERRY My-Pride Holsteins

Res Grand Champion: MY-PRIDE MARIO KAYLENE My-Pride Holsteins

Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor: MY-PRIDE HOLSTEINS

VICTORIA HOLSTEIN SHOW

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • 109 HEAD • JUDGE KYLE RIVINGTON

Jr Champion: LORMARR LEA ALLEYOOP SWISH Dalton J. Faris

Res Jr Champion: KINGSWAY ALLIGATOR APPETIZER Kingsway Farms & Trent Valley Holsteins

Grand Champion: KAWARTHA GOLD CHIP VENEZUELA Kawartha Holsteins

Res Grand Champion: UPPER CANADA ATWOOD DELIGHT Kingsway Farms

Premier Breeder: VALE-O-SKENE HOLSTEINS

Premier Exhibitor: RYLA HOLSTEINS

MIDDLESEX BARNGIRLS PHOTOGRAPHY

MIDDLESEX BARNGIRLS PHOTOGRAPHY

LANARK KRISTA THOM

They came, they competed, and they sure made us proud - competitors from across the province fared extremely well at this year’s World Dairy Expo! Congratulations to those who represented Ontario in the Red & White and International Holstein Shows! We’re pleased to showcase Ontario Breeders and Exhibitors that placed in the top 10 here!

BLACK

4th Winter Calf

5th Winter Calf

8th Winter Calf

4th Fall Calf

EXTRAMILE LOOPHOLE SIDEKICK Jeramaiah Lungqitz and Mike & Allen Berry

CHAKELBURG BELIEVE POSSIBLE Weeksdale, T&S Abbott, M&J Duckett and M&S Hawbacker

MS TANG ALL ABOUT THAT-ET

Velthuis Farms Ltd. and Silverridge

MS TANG DOORMAN ADEQUATE-ET

Velthuis Farms Ltd. and Dan Hovden

REPA DRH ASHBY JENNIDREAM Velthuis Farms Ltd.

5th Fall Calf WINRIGHT DOORMAN EMERY Brian Joseph Enright

LORMARR LEA ALLEYOOP SWISH Dalton J. Faris

MILKSOURCE TSTRM TANBARK-ET Brian Joseph Enright and Riverdown Holsteins

7th Summer Yearling

1st Winter Yearling & Jr Champion

RIVERDOWN TATOO DIABLO-ET Kylie Nickels

KINGSWAY ALLIGATOR A TWIX Velthuis Farms

STEPHEN SIKMA

SIKMADALE HOLSTEINS, ORONO

Stephen hails from Durham County where he owns and operates Sikmadale Holsteins. A lot has changed since 2009 when he first became involved in the farm operation. He more than doubled the quota holdings, switched to a TMR feeding system, now breeds all his own cows, and has renovated several barns to improve cow comfort.

At Sikmadale, 55 cows are housed in a tie-stall facility. Calves are started in hutches and then grouped in super hutches before being moved to a pack barn until calving. The dry cows are housed in a separate pack barn with ‘close-up’ and ‘far-off’ pens. Cows are fed a TMR ration with all hay and corn grown on the farm in an eightto-nine-year rotation. Corn, soybeans, wheat and hay are all in the rotation allowing for a heavy hay diet harvested from rented land with his father and brother who cash crop.

Sikmadale has always had a heavy emphasis on type in their breeding program. Currently, the Sikmas are using mostly proven bulls, but aren’t afraid to use a young bull that catches their eye. They use sexed semen when they can. Stephen is flushing three or four of the best cows in his herd regularly and has sold embryos locally and to Japan. Utilizing professional resources, keeping days-in-milk low, and using sexed semen on the best animals (and beef on the lower end of the herd) are some of the management decisions Stephen believes ensure a profitable dairy farm. To this end, he limits the days a cow is open and focuses on timing heats and utilizes veterinary and nutritional services to ensure a healthy herd.

Stephen is proud of initiating, implementing, and completing a succession plan that allows for his father to enjoy his retirement from the dairy operation while he has full ownership of the farm. He is working toward improving cow comfort through upgrades to his current setup and hopes to one day build a new facility to accommodate more cattle. A new barn will also provide his sons with an opportunity to join the operation if they so desire in the future.

In the community, Stephen has served as President of the Durham County Holstein Club and is currently a Director. He is a former leader of Durham East 4-H and still volunteers to judge, mentor and supply calves for 4-H members. Stephen serves as a Gay Lea delegate and is Director of Durham County Farmers Co-op.

AMANDA COWAN ALLENSITE FARMS, VANKLEEK HILL

Amanda works alongside her family, comprised of her grandfather, mother, sister and brother-in-law on Allensite Farms where they milk 130 Holsteins and a few Ayrshires in a free-stall, double-12 parallel Westfalia parlour. She also works full-time for Select Sires Canada as an SMS Evaluator covering Eastern & Central Ontario and Western Quebec.

In the main barn they house their milking and dry cows with a separate heifer facility, which they are hoping to renovate in the future. The Allens own 800 acres and rent 55 to ensure they’re making feed that is cost and time efficient. They feed a TMR ration consisting of a 50/50 mix of corn silage and haylage with straw and dry hay mixed in, along with high moisture corn and a protein supplement.

In terms of breeding strategies, they choose bulls based on production with good conformation. Amanda works with her brother-in-law, alongside a technician, to do the farm’s breeding by monitoring and breeding on natural heats. During the winter months, they choose to run a herd bull with the heifers. They strive for longevity in the herd and work to maximize mastitis resistance, disease resistance and overall herd health.

Amanda says one of the biggest accomplishments since she became involved in the farm is having some homebred cows score Excellent on their classifications! While continually striving for the best possible animals for the herd, it is very rewarding to see the genetics continue to improve as well. After graduation from school, Amanda purchased a few animals and some embryos here and there with her dad with the long-term goal in mind of having those homebred Excellent cows. The first was achieved in 2018. Currently the herd consists of 4 homebred EX and 28 VG.

At Allensite Farms, they have made a few changes over the last few years, one of which included changing from straw to peat moss as a bedding pack for the dry cows. Although this was slightly easier to manage, they have since switched back to straw bedding. They have also switched to milking the fresh group last which has helped with disease transfer. In the future, the ideal plan on the farm would be to move all cows and heifers under one roof to increase labour efficiency. They also hope to move toward feeding more straw and less dry hay and grow a strictly silage variety corn instead of the dual variety they’ve previously been using.

Within the industry, Amanda has been a 4-H leader for the past 14 years of the Prescott County Calf Club. She is the Past President and current Secretary of the Prescott County Holstein Club and is the Second Vice President of the Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society. Her three young boys also keep her busy and she enjoys volunteering her time to the activities they enjoy as well.

2020ONTARIO DAIRY YOUTH AWARD WINNERS

ELERI MORRIS CONDON

HOLSTEINS,

KINTORE

Eleri farms at Condon Holsteins in Kintore, Ont. with her parents, Trevor and Isobel, younger sister, Rhian and her partner, Charlie Hooker. The Morris family moved to Canada from Wales in 1999 and first settled in Simcoe County for several years before ultimately moving to Oxford County in 2013.

Eleri and her family milk 65 cows with two Boumatic MR-S1 robots in a free-flow free-stall. Calves are fed with a DeLaval automatic feeder before being moved to larger bedding pack pens once weaned. At six months old, calves return to the main barn where they will eventually be bred. Eleri has worked toward using primarily sexed semen for the top third of the herd and beef on the remainder. This ensures the best genetics are maintained while also keeping birth weights lower to reduce calving issues. It also helps to control heifer inventory and maximize the return on the beef crosses at the sales barn. At Condon Holsteins, the ideal cow is one that is robot-ready, trouble-free and moderately sized with good type and production.

Since graduating from the University of Guelph last year, Eleri has worked full-time on the farm. Her role has expanded over the past few years to include vaccinations, breeding and matings, as well as general herd management. She’s most proud of her initiative to update and modernize many of the management practices and protocols around the farm. Such practices include maximizing cow lactation persistency, changes in breeding protocols to include higher health and fertility trait bulls and utilizing more vaccines to reduce antibiotic use. The installation of a new dry cow pack barn in 2021 provided further progress in reducing calving issues, improving fresh cow transitioning and increasing peak milk potential.

In the future, Eleri hopes to further increase herd production and fat yields, reduce transition times and better manage the number of heifers in the herd by tightening cow selection for sexed semen use. As margins continue to tighten and commodity prices increase, Eleri says only the most efficient farms will be able to generate consistent profit. As a smaller farm, individualized cow care, matings and management decisions can help to elevate each animal’s potential for production.

Eleri was a keen 4-H member and Ambassador (2010) and attended the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic as a member of the North Simcoe Dairy Team every year she was eligible. She graduated from Alberta’s Olds College with a diploma in Ag Management and completed her Agricultural Science degree at the University of Guelph where she was an active member of many executives and clubs including College Royal, Judging Team and the OAC Leadership Conference. In 2013, Eleri worked as a Classifier for Holstein Canada and values the program for helping farmers make sound, data-based management decisions.

JON MARTIN DREAMVIEW HOLSTEINS, WELLESLEY

For the past eight years, Jon was the herdsman at Lebold Farms Inc. in Wellesley, Ont. where he was involved in the day-to-day operation with Ron and Terry Lebold. Though he no longer works on the farm full-time, he still own cows under his Dreamview Holsteins prefix and houses them at the farm. Ending on a high note, Jon returns to the farm to fill in as needed and still looks after the herd’s hoof trimming needs.

Lebold Farms is home to 90 milking cows and 110 heifers. The Lebold family grows corn, soybeans, wheat and hay on 400 acres (300 owned and 100 rented). The soybeans and wheat are sold for cash crop, the remaining crop is fed on farm. During his time at the farm, Jon and Terry did a good job of splitting work 50/50. They would meet daily to come up with a list of jobs to be completed and work together to ensure everything got done. The arrangement suited Jon just fine and he thoroughly enjoyed working in an environment where his work was meaningful and valued.

Cows at Lebold Farms are housed in a new sand-bedded robot facility built in 2019. Jon is exceptionally proud of the new barn, noting the hours of research and input that went into its construction. The farm has a rolling average of 13,000 kg of milk with four per cent fat. Jon credits high quality feed paired with exceptional cow comfort in the new barn for the increase over the past few years. Heifers at Lebold Farms are in a bedded pack barn, with pregnant heifers moving to the new barn to become familiar with the free-stalls. Calves are housed in hutches and receive 4L twice per day. The dry cows receive a straw diet.

While production is important at Lebold Farms, high type cows are also desirable. To that end, they have started genomic testing heifers to figure out which ones should get sexed semen, and which ones should get beef. It costs too much, Jon says, to raise all your heifers! The farm aims to put a few bulls into the unit each year, and in their own breeding strategy, have started to put more emphasis on feet and legs since moving to the new facility. Using bulls that will help them increase production and make healthier cows is also a priority.

Jon is a Director on the Waterloo Holstein Club and was recently hired full-time as an A.I. Technician with EastGen. In his new role, he travels across Southwestern Ontario covering for other technicians while they are on vacation. In his free time, Jon and his wife keep busy with their three young children.

Established in 1980, the competition recognizes young people aged 25-35 who are actively involved in the operation of a dairy farm, who have demonstrated leadership and taken an active role in their communities. In the past, winners traveled to Madison to take in World Dairy Expo. This year, the group enjoyed an all-expenses paid trip out West to attend the Westerner Dairy Showcase in Red Deer, AB in October. After waiting more than two years for this trip, the participants were thrilled to get on a plane and enjoy some of the most the breathtaking scenery and cows our country has to offer! Watch for their report in our next issue!

2022 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

ASHLEY STANTON ILDERTON

Ashley is enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science at the University of Guelph, where she is majoring in Child Studies. She enjoys learning about the different ways children develop and appreciates the hands-on experience she is gaining, which she hopes to use in a future career as a speech and language therapist. For the past six summers, Ashley has worked at her family’s home farm, Stanton Farms. There is always lots to do on the 900-head farm, and Ashley’s responsibilities include scraping the alleyways, washing water bowls, and marking cows that need vet attention. She also helps with herd health and feeding and registering calves. Along with her sisters, she has raised 300 meat chickens for the past three summers, from day olds to processing time, and looked after the marketing and sale of the whole chickens. Ashley has been part of the Ilderton Dairy 4-H Club for the past five years. In this time, she has developed her leadership skills and progressed into becoming the President of the club, as well as Vice-President during a very difficult COVID year. At university, Ashley is part of the Child Studies Counsel and the Motionball Club. These clubs saw her planning special events, coordinating sponsorship and raising awareness. Though her ultimate career goal may not be in agriculture, Ashley knows she will always stay involved in the industry, whether it be as a 4-H Leader, Agvocate or helping on her home farm.

ISABELLE BARR NORWOOD

Isabelle is attending Queen’s University, where she is studying Biology in the Bachelor of Science program. Her program emphasizes research, interactive labs, and field courses that will enrich her learning and provide a strong foundation for her to eventually pursue a career as a large animal vet. Agriculture has long played an important role in Isabelle’s life. Stemming from her involvement in 4-H, Isabelle was eager to get involved on her family’s operation, Bargeolane Farms, in Norwood, Ont. Here, she takes care of the cows, handles registrations, helps with milkings, and lends a hand wherever needed. Finding herself interested in animal health, Isabelle began volunteering with the large animal vet who deals with her farm, eventually going on to obtain a co-op placement with the clinic. Shadowing a professional in the field allowed her to take on extra responsibilities and gain practical experience to validate her future career choice. Isabelle participated in 4-H for several years, focusing on dairy and vet clubs. Through vet clubs based in Northumberland and Waterloo counties, she learned the basics of surgical suturing and various ways to diagnose common illness in large and small animals. During the school year, Isabelle participated in her school’s women’s soccer and volleyball teams, demonstrating outstanding commitment, leadership, and sportsmanship. She also helped coach children’s basketball, which helped teach young kids the importance of sportsmanlike conduct and focused on having fun. Isabelle’s ultimate career goal is to become a large animal vet, but for now, she is enjoying the many research opportunities available to her. She is very grateful for the experiences she has been afforded and knows they have helped her to discover the aspects of her life that motivate and drive her to succeed.

JASMINE UHR CRYSLER

Jasmine is attending the University of Prince Edward Island where she is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science Program, majoring in Biology, and specializing in Life Sciences. Jasmine’s interest in animal care was fostered growing up at her family farm, Knonaudale Holsteins, in Crysler, Ont., and seeing first-hand how much care and attention animals require. Her goal is to one day become a large animal vet. Jasmine spent the past summer working with Eastern Ontario Veterinary Services, but also manages to find time to help in the barn. Here, she feeds and looks after the calves, understanding that consistency is paramount to being able to detect when things are awry. She enjoys being able to contribute to the overall health of the herd. Jasmine is involved in 4-H and although her focus has been on dairy and judging, she has also taken several cooking and home skills clubs. She has attended the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic five times and was honoured to have had Champion Calf at the prestigious show in 2019. She has volunteered as a 4-H member at various local events, including the International Plowing Match and Breakfast at the Farm. In addition to her volunteerism, Jasmine often works at many livestock sales and at shows for several farms across Ontario and Quebec. In her free time, she enjoys Irish Dance, which she competed in across North America for over 10 years. Jasmine is enjoying her university experience in Charlottetown and is excited to see what the future will bring!

MICAELA HILL AYTON

Micaela is pursuing a degree in Nursing at Durham College in Oshawa, with the hopes of becoming a Registered Nurse. Her career choice is influenced by her interest in the human body and her desire to care for those in need of support.

Paullyn Farms, where Micaela grew up, has been in her family for many generations. The dairy barn houses 80 milking jerseys, while the beef operation houses 50 head. Micaela began in 4-H at a young age, having been influenced by watching her father in the show ring. She joined 4-H at the age of nine, and quickly came to love showing cattle. At 21-years-old, she has shown at the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic a total of four times, improving upon her skills and technique each year. She worked as a lifeguard throughout high school, beginning as a volunteer and working herself up to headguard, and learned important leadership and communication skills to aid her in her future career. Micaela has also worked as a Personal Support Worker and currently works as a nursing extern between four different hospital sites. After university, Micaela hopes to find a job as either a surgical nursing or maternal-child nurse, two areas she absolutely loves. Though she appreciates that starting out as a nurse will be difficult, she is excited and optimistic about where the future will lead her.

GRACE RISEBROUGH

UXBRIDGE

Grace is majoring in Child Studies in the Bachelor of Applied Science program at the University of Guelph. Growing up with twin sisters who have autism and other developmental exceptionalities allowed her to see the positive role that therapy can play and steered her toward this field of study. Grace plans to eventually obtain a master’s degree in occupational therapy and is working hard to achieve that goal. She was an Ontario scholar upon graduating from high school, and during her first year at Guelph, managed to put her name on the Dean’s Honour’s List in both first and second semester. She began her educational journey at Guelph with the Clara E. Elliott Entrance Scholarship, which is awarded to two individuals in her program each year for academic excellence and community involvement. Grace enjoys helping on her family’s farm, Maplebrough Holsteins, in Uxbridge, Ont. Here, she milks, feeds and beds cows; feeds calves and works to keep the barn tidy. She takes great pride in living on a farm and credits her strong work ethic to the devoted lifestyle it requires. Extra-curriculars and community involvement are important to Grace and have positively impacted her life. In year’s past, she has been a Student Leader and Mentor, and has shared her passion for dance by teaching young children. Much of her volunteer experience has focused on supporting individuals with special needs, including her work with Best Buddies, Precious Minds and most recently, Campus Friends. The latter saw her partnering with Community Living Guelph while away at university and mentoring an individual weekly with a developmental disability. Grace’s involvement in these opportunities has given her a lifetime of skills, memories, and friendships for which she is truly grateful. Grace’s dream would be to one day open an on-farm therapy facility to help children and adults with special needs. She has seen the success of such facilities first-hand and loves the idea of combining her passion for agriculture and her desire to work with people with exceptionalities as a career. She hopes to one day raise her kids in a rural setting and stay close to her family farm.

JOCELYN TAYLOR

OSGOODE

Jocelyn is completing a Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management at Carleton University, with a specialization in Public Policy and Administration. The program looks at economic policy and allows her to develop a deeper understanding of the Canadian Dairy sector and explore policy options to help pursue environmental targets. Studying a topic she is passionate about makes school fun and meaningful for Jocelyn. Jocelyn hails from Taylorcroft Farms in Osgoode, Ont. where she grew up completing such afterschool chores as milking cows and feeding calves. That hands-on work has now shifted towards work in dairy sustainability. Jocelyn is currently completing her honours research paper, which looks at the transition to net zero emissions for the dairy sector. She spent her summer interning with Dairy Farmers of Canada on their sustainability policy team, while also working full-time with the government’s Privy Council Office. Jocelyn believes this hands-on work experience coupled with her dairy background gives her a unique perspective for a promising career in dairy policy. Jocelyn has completed over 48 clubs in her past 11 years as a 4-H member. She has had the honour of winning top member and top judge in her county and has been fortunate enough to compete at the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic. Her volunteer work with the Metcalfe Agricultural Society and her time in 4-H influenced her career choice and upon graduation, she looks forward to making a positive contribution to the future of dairy in Canada.

LYLE MARTIN WINNERS

The Lyle Martin High Achievement Scholarship Award is awarded to the post-secondary student that displays the most impressive application based on community, post-secondary and agricultural involvement along with success in the 4-H program. The award of $750 per year is sponsored by Lactanet and EastGen. Congratulations to this year’s winners, Bruce Porteous and Josh Brander.

The scholarship is established in the name of Lyle Martin, a wellrespected dairy farmer from the Brussels area. He was a former board member for CanWest DHI and EastGen. He was always on a committee and often was the leader or chair. The award exemplifies many things Lyle found important in life, including further education in agriculture, community involvement, supporting youth and advancements in the dairy industry.

BRUCE PORTEOUS WINCHESTER

Bruce is studying Mechanical Engineering at Lakehead University, with a goal of designing agricultural machinery and implements in the future. Ever since he was little, he has enjoyed learning how things work, and has always loved taking things apart and reassembling them to discover just that. On his family’s century dairy farm, Bruce is responsible for fieldwork, milking, feeding, and cleaning cows, and keeping the farm’s fleet of equipment in good working order. He played a key role in rebuilding his family’s dairy facility after their previous one was lost to a fire in 2020, and quickly learned the importance of paying attention to the details and working as a team player to ensure a successful result. Bruce also has gained useful experience during his summers as a concrete worker, tree trimmer and relief milker on neighbouring farms. Bruce is active in 4-H and has completed over thirty clubs to date including dairy, judging, woodworking, and cooking. He has proudly represented Dundas County at the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic, as well as at other local and provincial 4-H events. Volunteering comes naturally to Bruce, and he recognizes that giving back to his community makes it stronger. He has given his time to the local snowmobile club, the recreation association, and his church. Armed with his love of agriculture and a strong background in mechanical engineering, Bruce looks forward to taking his family farm into the future.

JOSH BRANDER

ROCKWOOD

Josh is taking Animal Science Technology and majoring in Dairy Science at Lakeland College in Alberta. He chose Lakeland because of its studentfocused approach to learning combined with many hands-on opportunities to advance knowledge. Josh has been fascinated with crop production from an early age, specifically as it relates to the nutrition on his home dairy farm, Branderlea Farms in Rockwood, Ont. At home on the farm, Josh’s main role is feeding and field work. He also works at a local cash crop and broiler operation, completing field work there, handling grain, working with the grain elevator and other daily barn chores. Josh has been active in 4-H since he was nine-year-old and has completed 71 clubs to date. He recently attended Dairy Sen$e, which gave him a new perspective and challenged him to think more about the future of his family farm. Off farm, Josh is involved in a band and guitar ensemble, his youth group at church, the local fair, as well as hockey and baseball. His family hosts an annual farm-inspired Christmas parade, which he enjoys being part of. Josh sees the value of volunteerism and looks forward to giving back to future generations by becoming a 4-H leader. Josh enjoys all aspects of farming and has known from a young age that he wants to farm when he is older. He is interested in learning new ways to be efficient and produce the safe, quality food that Canadians enjoy.

HOLSTEIN BREEDERS AND ENTHUSIASTS ARE ACHIEVING GREAT THINGS ALL ACROSS OUR COUNTRY!

The Western Canadian Classic (WCC) was started in 1985 by a group of volunteers with the goal of hosting a competitive show peppered with social functions to promote friendly interaction between the participants of all four Western provinces (BC, AB, SK and MB). The first show was held in Saskatoon, SK and consisted of three Showmanship Classes, three Conformation Classes, Best of Three Class, a Stall Competition and a Judging and Pedigree Competition.

The show has evolved each year and has since added four additional Conformation Classes, a Clipping Competition, a Dairy Science Quiz, and several special awards including Premier Province, High Point Aggregate, the Logan Chalack Memorial (since 2016) and Jamie Donohoe Memorial (since 2022).

WCC is open to all Western Canadian 4-H Club members, 12 – 17 years of age as of January 1 of the calendar year, who have a 4-H project. Youth 18 – 21 years of age must belong to a local breed club/ association or a 4-H club.

PHOTOS 1. Judge Remi Guay with Showmanship Champions from r to l, Kyle Vaandrager from BC (Grand), Silas de Lange from AB (Res.), and Ashlee McAvoy from BC (HM), 2. From l to r, Anouk de Goeij, Adyson Wildeboer, Paige Whalen and Nicole Verhoef share a chat before the show, 3. Ontario’s Morgon McMillan judged Conformation, 4. Conformation Champs r to l, Alyssa Congdon had Grand with Quality Genie Lauren, Levi Congdon was Reserve with Mosnang A2P2 Living the Dream and Natalie Boonstoppel was Honourable Mention with Lampada Sidekick Kathleen, 5. Kassandra Archambault from BC in third place with her Winter Heifer, Ontario-bred Riverdown Altitude Ascarlett, 6. Eleanor Slingerland from AB was 2nd Junior Clipper, 7. Ethan Nienhuis from SK was 2nd Senior Showman and Overall High Point Participant. Ethan will represent Western Canada in Belgium next year. PHOTOS BY ELLA WRIGHT.

Spring Heifer

Summer Yearling

HURONIA JOYRIDE JANICE 22J Isabell Reutter, MB

GRAND QUALITY GENIE LAUREN Alyssa Congdon, AB

NIENHUIS CROWN ROYAL ALTO Rochelle Toth, SK

COBEQUID TATTOO RIDDLES Kiersten Nienhuis, SK

RES MOSNANG A2P2 LIVING THE DREAM Levi Congdon, AB

GOALS OF WCC:

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23

• Move In and Setup

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24

• Dairy Science Quiz

• Clipping Competition

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25

• Judging Competition

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26

• Opening Ceremonies

• Showmanship Competition

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

• Conformation Classes

• Closing Ceremonies

• Awards Banquet and Dance

Spring Yearling

HAMMING B LEGEND SWEETIE Cayden Hamming, BC

CHROME

To stimulate friendships among Western Canadian young dairy enthusiasts

An opportunity for agri-business to support our youth today

An opportunity for youth to learn from the agri-business sector

To promote the dairy industry to the public

AUGUST 28 – A SAD DAY

As calves and participants returned home from the competition, the semi-truck carrying approximately 28 head of cattle (24 from Team B.C. plus a number from the Alberta and Saskatchewan) was involved in a collision with an Eastbound transport truck near Golden, B.C. The two men transporting the calves, as well as the driver of the Eastbound truck, lost their lives in the accident. All but one of the calves perished. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of Brandon Johnson, Tanner Liefting and Jagsir Gill.

The agricultural community is resilient, and it has been uplifting to see its members come together to show support. WestGen and Holstein Canada are accepting donations on behalf of WCC. A shipment of clippers and equipment to replace what was lost was procured by Carol Wright, a founding member of the WCC, and two further donations of clipping equipment have generously been made by Keen Ontario’s Kyle Stockdale of KyVision Sharpening & Clipping. Ella Wright, who for years competed at WCC, donated photos of all the calves lost to the respective 4-H members. Another act of generosity included a calf being auctioned at the Frankhaven Dispersal and Consignment Sale, with close to $10,000 being raised to support the families who suffered losses. It is gestures like these that make our industry strong. If you would like to contribute, donations continue to be accepted by etransfer to wccsupport@westgen.com or kyle_ky-vision@hotmail.com.

Premier Province ALBERTA

Logan Chalack Memorial Award

CASSANDRA KNOUSE ,

Jamie Donohoe Memorial Award

ETHAN NIENHUIS, SK

High Point Aggregate Winner

NIENHUIS

HAMMING MOMENT DAMSEL

Sarah Dean – Taking Chances and Reaping Rewards

Sarah grew up on her family’s dairy farm - Carleton Holsteins - and was involved in the operation from an early age. She regularly fed calves and cleaned pens when she was young, and later began milking cows alongside her two older brothers. “All of us were very involved,” she says, “and whatever needed to be done, got done.” Her dad had always had an interest in “typier” cows and Sarah appreciated those same animals even before she was old enough to join 4-H. She has fond memories of attending the Carp Fair each year for Achievement Day and recalls, at the age of four, showing an orphaned lamb in the dairy ring so she could be part of the action!

Sarah has come a long way since then, but still enjoys the magic of the show ring. Every year, she takes her calf and some heifers out to the open shows in her area, and to her county show in Metcalfe. She has attended the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic twice for Carleton County, finishing 6th in Showmanship and 11th in conformation in 2017. In addition to the dairy club, Sarah has also enjoyed such 4-H clubs as Bread Club, Pie Club, and a Real Dirt on Farming Club, with her mom, Leah, acting as one of the leaders.

Sarah graduated from the University of Guelph’s Agricultural Science program last year and returned this fall to start her Masters in Animal Bioscience. She loves the hands-on research aspect of the program and looks forward to deepening her knowledge of animal nutrition, which has always been a passion for her. This year Sarah decided to do something a little different and stay in Guelph during her summer off from university. While it was the first time she was away from her family for the summer, the decision allowed Sarah to

work in Southwestern Ontario, breeding cows for ABS. In the past, Sarah has also worked as a Crop Scout for Maizex and as a Dairy Sales Intern for Purina Feeds, positions she believes gained her a deeper appreciation for how other farms operate. “As much as you might love your own farm,” she says, “it’s really beneficial to see what else works for other people and learn from that.”

Staying in Guelph also meant missing her home farm – including the cows. She had already taken the leap of joining 4-H in Dufferin County earlier this year and finding a calf to show in what would be her final year of the program was the next big step. Some friends from university suggested reaching out to the Canning Family of Canhope Holsteins in Drayton, Ont., an idea that seemed daunting to Sarah at first. But she took the chance, and the rest, as they say, is history. “It’s been awesome!” Sarah says. “I’ve learned a lot from the Cannings, and they’ve really helped me develop my show skills. I’m so fortunate that they took me in!” Ron and Shelley were more than willing to let Sarah borrow a calf and were great from the beginning. After some initial back-and-forth, Sarah ultimately chose Canhope Unstopabull Affection. “She’s a really sweet calf and she goes back to a great family!” Sarah says, referring specifically to Affection’s 3rd dam, the famous Kingsway Terrason Allie EX-95-2E 8*.

Sarah and Affection have fared well this show season, landing a thirdplace finish in the Winter Heifer class at the Dufferin-Wellington Open Holstein Show and taking Reserve Champion Showperson in

STORY BY ANDREA EMOND

FIF YOU HAD FIVE MINUTES TO SIT AND CHAT WITH SARAH DEAN, YOU WOULD QUICKLY REALIZE THAT SHE’S A RISK-TAKER. NOT IN THE CLICHÉ, PARACHUTING-OUT-OF-PLANES SENSE OF THE WORD, BUT WHEN THE 21-YEAR-OLD ARNPRIOR NATIVE IS PRESENTED WITH AN OPPORTUNITY, YOU HAD BETTER BELIEVE SHE’S GOING TO TAKE IT!

PHOTOS 1. Sarah with Canhope Unstopabull Affection at this year’s Ontario Summer Show, 2. The Dean family from l to r Devon, Sarah, Glenn, Lean, Arielle Aubrey, and Alex Dean, 3. Judge Don Johnston chats with 4-year-old Sarah, who showed an orphaned lamb at the Pakenham Fall Fair in 2005. PHOTO 1 BY THE BULLVINE, PHOTO 2 BY VALLEY GIRL PHOTOGRAPHY, PHOTO 3 SUBMITTED.

HOLSTEIN ONTARIO JUNIOR SHOWS

Our four annual Junior shows are a major highlight for youth across the province. The shows rely heavily on volunteers and sponsors to successfully run each year – we extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our sponsors of the 2022 season!

EastGen, Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund, Ontario Joint Dairy Breeds & Jersey Ontario Sponsors all four shows.

WESTERN JUNIOR SHOW:

WEST-CENTRAL JUNIOR SHOW:

EAST-CENTRAL JUNIOR SHOW:

EASTERN JUNIOR SHOW:

KATRINA JOY PHOTOGRAPHY

2022 Junior Show Results

WWE WERE EXCITED TO BE BACK THIS SUMMER FOR THE FOUR JUNIOR DAIRY SHOWS HELD ACROSS THE PROVINCE! These shows are a perfect opportunity for young 4-Hers to compete at a regional level and gain first-hand show experience while having a great time. Thank you to all of the sponsors, volunteers, 4-H leaders and parents who

EASTERN PHOTOS 1. The Junior Showmanship lineup, 2. Holstein Ontario Board Member Monica Kagi (l) and Judge Craig Templeton (r) congratulate Russell Prins of Prince Edward and Myla Bretzler of Stormont on their first and second place finishes in Senior Showmanship, 3. Showbox winner, Chandler Sloan, of Grenville, 4. Sadie Chisholm of Leeds relaxes with her calf before the show, 5. This year’s show saw a total of 43 keen participants, 6. Mackensie Abrams with the show’s Grand Champion Calf, Hickory Acres BV Astro. PHOTOS BY PAM CHARLTON.

WEST-CENTRAL PHOTOS

1. Judge Brian Slaughter evaluates a group of Spring Heifers, 2. This year’s lucky showbox winner was Charlotte Vervoort of Wellington, 3. An excited bunch of kids and volunteers were thrilled to be back at the show this year, 4. Showmanship Champions were Morgan Howard (Grand) of Brant on the right, and Devin Martin (Reserve) of Waterloo, 5. The late Sally Medwell was an integral part of the West-Central Junior Show’s creation. A memorial award was presented in her honour by John Drummond and Holstein Ontario’s Pam Charlton, 6. AJ Martin of Waterloo with Aveline Avenger Ninja, 7. Eva Sayles (r) of Brant had Grand Calf and Brinkleigh Eby of Waterloo had Reserve. PHOTOS BY KATRINA JOY PHOTOGRAPHY.

support our Junior Shows!

EAST-CENTRAL PHOTOS 1. Members of the South Ridge Dairy Club from l to r, Ella Brazier, Paige Werry, Claire Werry, Ethan Powell, Noah John, Jackson Powell, and Tate Werry.

PHOTO BY HEATHER WERRY, 2. Thirty-one participants took part in the show this year, 3. Judge Jenn Charlton (l) and Holstein Ontario’s Molly McMillan (r) present Champion Showperson banners to Weston Phoenix (Grand) and Janelle Phoenix (Reserve), both of Durham West, 4. Jacob Phoenix (l) and Jackson Powell, both of Durham West, had Grand Champion Calf and Reserve, 5. Jenn Charlton judging judging the classes during the show. PHOTO 1 BY HEATHER WERRY, PHOTO 5 BY KAREN BARKEY, OTHERS SUBMITTED.

WESTERN

PHOTOS 1. Even with one good arm, Colton Dykxhoorn of Elgin gets the job done, 2. Judge Claire Swale encourages Eveline Haanstra of Oxford in the ring, 3. The Lambton team relaxes before ring time, 4. Reserve Showmanship Champion Lauren Sleegers of Middlesex and Grand Showmanship Champion Cameron MacGillivary of Lambton with show sponsor Steve Witmer (Steveleigh Holsteins) and Judge Claire Swale, 5. Longtime Western Jr Show volunteer Brian Slaughter presents this year’s Harry Schipper Memorial to Carmyn Doan of Oxford, 6. Jane Morrison of Essex had Grand Champion calf; Reserve was Cameron MacGillivary of Lambton. They are flanked by show sponsor, Steve Witmer and Judge Claire Swale, 7. Mitchell Anderson fits a calf for Sydney Kingdon of Lambton. PHOTOS 1-6 BY ANDREA EMOND, PHOTO 7 BY JANICE ANDERSON.

DATE JUDGE CHAMPION SHOWPERSON

RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWPERSON

CHAMPION CALF

RESERVE CHAMPION CALF

July 5-6

Craig Templeton

Emily Smygwaty Russell Russell Prins Prince Edward Hickory Acres BV Astro (Mackensie Abrams, Frontenac)

Winright Aija Lambda Aria (Erika Mathers, Dundas)

July 6-7

Jenn Charlton

Weston Pheonix Durham West

Janelle Pheonix Durham West

Dappleview Storm Arabella-ET (Jacob Phoenix, Durham West)

Glen Robert Lipste (Jackson Powell, Durham West)

August 25-26

Brian Slaughter Morgan Howard Brant Devin Martin Waterloo Bridon Colton Time (Eva Sayles, Brant)

Pleasant Nook New Season (Brinkleigh Eby, Waterloo)

July 14-15

Claire Swale

Cameron MacGillivary Lambton

Lauren Sleegers Middlesex

Liberty-Gen Applesauce (Jane Morrison, Essex)

Clarkvalley Absolute Robin (Cameron MacGillivary, Lambton)

pursuit ofExcellence

A NEW EXCELLENT COW OR A VERY GOOD TWO-YEAR-OLD IS A BREEDING ACCOMPLISHMENT. These cows are the highlight of any herd visit and a source of pride for their breeders and owners. From June through to the end of August 2022, there were 648 1st time Excellent cows and 911 Very Good 2-year-olds classified in Ontario. Those classifying EX-91 and above and VG-87 and above are listed here - a complete list can be found under the Awards-Lists tab at www.holstein.ca. Congratulations to the owners and breeders of these fine animals!

JUNE - AUGUST EX’S

KARNVILLA DIAMOND KUT EX-93

K arnview Farms Inc., Woodstock

KENTVILLE D GONNA GETCHYA EX-93

Kentville H olsteins, M elancthon

KIRKLEA JACOBY BUBBLEGUM EX-93

K irklea H olsteins, D alkeith

MARFLOACRES SOLOMON LUSTRA EX-93

D avid W ideman, L istowel

M arthaven H olsteins, Woodstock

RNC XPANDER RANDY EX-93

Forest L ee Farms L td., S pringfield Redstone H olsteins, K irkton

BENRISE CHIEF TOFFEE EX-92 B enschop Farms, B owmanville

BERNADALE DEMPSEY MIREILLE EX-92 L ondon D airy Farms, L ondon

BOSDALE IMPRESSION S ELSIE EX-92

BOSDALE KINGBOY LILY EX-92

BOSDALE SOLOMON SHERRY S EX-92

B osdale Farms Inc., C ambridge

CADDEDALE PARADISE KIRBY EX-92 C addedale H olsteins, D orchester

CALMAC LAMBDA ALPHA EX-92 C almac H olsteins, E mbro

CHERRY CREST STELLARTON EX-92

C herry C rest H olsteins, M artintown

CLAYHAVEN SOLOMON LUCY EX-92

M elvin G M artin, Wallenstein

DELCREEK EXPENSIVE TASTE EX-92

D elcreek H olsteins, W inchester

DOUANNE DOORMAN ERASER EX-92

D ouanne H olsteins, G owanstown

EMILANE GOLD CHIP ATOOSA EX-92 V intage L and and C attle L td., B lackstock

ERROLEA ATTORNEY BROOKLYN EX-92

Certified H olsteins, Strathroy

C larkvalley H olsteins, Woodville

HAVENVALLEY UNIX BOSS EX-92

Havenvalley H olsteins, Wallenstein

HAZELCREST DOORMAN LULU ANDIE EX-92

Hazelcrest H olsteins, E mbro

HODGLYNN BY WAY HEATHER EX-92

E litestreet G enetics L td., K incardine

H odglynn H olsteins, K incardine

L ittle Star H olsteins, Watford

KINGSWAY DOORMAN ERIN EX-92

K ingsway Farms Inc., Hastings

Trentward Farms, Hastings

Werrcroft Farms L td., Hampton

KINGSWAY DOUGLAS A LASSIE EX-92

K ingsway Farms Inc., Hastings

LEGACY CLASSIC DISSY EX-92

D avid W ideman, L istowel

M arthaven H olsteins, Woodstock

MAPLEKAY VOGUE ESPERANZA EX-92

M aplekay Farms L imited, Woodstock

MINTOGLEN HARVEST NIKITA EX-92

Mintoglen Farms L td., Palmerston

NEW GALMA JACOBY KATLEY EX-92

N ew G alma D airy, M t. E lgin

SHADYARCH HIGH OCTANE LORALEE EX-92

S hadyarch H olsteins, D rayton

SMITHDEN LUMINEER ARIA EX-92

Valiant D airy Inc., Woodstock

SPERO KEVIN FAITHFUL EX-92

S pero H olsteins L imited, E mbro

TERRYLEA GOLDWYN BOMBSHELL EX-92

H odglynn H olsteins, K incardine

H owe H olsteins Inc., A lymer

Terrylea H olsteins, St. Pauls

Trevor J W illows, St. Pauls

Weavercroft Farms L td., D orchester

UP-RIDGE UNDENIED GAMETIME EX-92

U p-Ridge H olsteins, E mbro

A H E CONTROL RUBY EX-91

A .H.E. D airy Farm, Watford

ANDROSE LEAP YEAR HAZEL EX-91

A ndrew Eby, D rayton

APPENROSE NUMERO UNO BRICKS EX-91

A ppenrose Farms, Stirling

APPLEVUE JEDI MERRY EX-91

Ronald G randy, O shawa

BENRISE DMAN LASENZA EX-91

B enschop Farms, B owmanville

BOBASYL SYMPATICO SPOT EX-91

B obasyl Farm, W inchester

BOSDALE FEVER B PORTRAIT EX-91

BOSDALE IMPRESSION CORSELLE EX-91

BOSDALE IMPRESSION SHANE EX-91

BOSDALE SOLOMON PORTIA EX-91

B osdale Farms Inc., C ambridge

BRENLAND CALLEN SHINE EX-91

B renland H olsteins, Millbank

BROOKHAVEN CREST DELIGHT EX-91

B rookhaven H olsteins, D rayton

C V F F UNIX PEEKABOO EX-91

C V F FEVER ALLY EX-91

C V F JAMMY DODGER EX-91

C learview Farm, C larence C reek

CASMUR TEXANNA UPRIGHT EX-91

C asmur H olsteins, E mbro

CATIDID MARCY DOORMAN EX-91

C asmur H olsteins, E mbro

C atidid H olsteins, E mbro

CAVANALECK 1ST GRADE BRIAR EX-91

CAVANALECK JACOBY GIA EX-91

C avanaleck Farms L td., B elmont

CHARWILL AMMO RENAE EX-91

C harwill Farms, Wallenstein

M urrel & M artha S auder, Wallenstein

CLAYHAVEN CHILTON SMILE EX-91

M elvin G M artin, Wallenstein

CLAYHAVEN GI UNIX MEGAWATT EX-91

A ndrew D en Haan, Fergus

M elvin G M artin, Wallenstein

CROVALLEY DOORMAN AUTRUDY EX-91

C rovalley H olsteins, Hastings

Q uality H olsteins, Vaughan

DAIRYDALE MAGIC OLIVANDEE EX-91

D airydale Farms L td., E mbro

DAIRY-DOC MANTRA QUEEN EX-91

D airy-Doc H olsteins, Woodstock

DUCKETT UNO CASSIE EX-91

Royhaven H olsteins, E lora

EASTEDGE SILVER 474 EX-91

EASTEDGE SUPERSHOT 440 EX-91

E ast Edge H olsteins, S pringfield

EBYLANE CONTROL TRILLIUM EX-91

EBYLANE IMPRESSION TINKER EX-91

Ebylane H olsteins, D rayton

ECHO GLEN GC FERGIE EX-91

Echo G len Farm, D orchester

ELARDA RAMBO ADRIANNE EX-91

E larda Farms L td., E mbro

M oonlight H olsteins, C aistor Centre

ELCRAIG CONTROL HOPE EX-91

Frankhaven H olsteins, Woodstock

ELLIOTTDALE WICKHAM ALBERTA EX-91

E lliottdale H olsteins, T horndale

ELMAR LAUTRUST MAVIS EX-91 M arvin & E lsie Eby, D rayton

EMBRDALE HELIX CONTROL EX-91

E mbrdale Farm, A sphodel-Norwood

EMVALLEY PHARO SOPHIA EX-91

E mily Strenzke, B reslau

GILLETTE DUKE MELROSE EX-91

Ferme G illette Inc., E mbrun

S ilvercap H olsteins, P uslinch

GLENIRVINE UNIX ROSE EX-91

G lenirvine Farms, Fergus

GLENNHOLME ATWOOD REWIND EX-91 G lennholme H olsteins, C arp

HANALEE ERIC CHURCH EX-91 Hank & N ancy-Lee Hazeleger, E mbro

HAVENVALLEY IMP RAIN PUDDLE EX-91 Havenvalley H olsteins, Wallenstein

H-BRIDGE INCRED JUICY RED EX-91 High B ridge H olsteins L td., Parkhill

HIGH POINT ROX VENDETTA EX-91 High Point Farms, Port Perry

HIGHVIEW DAGGER KARLA EX-91 Highview H olsteins, Port Perry

HODGLYNN IMPRESSION L JESS EX-91 H odglynn H olsteins, K incardine Starbrite H olsteins, Mildmay

JACREST LATISHA EX-91 Jacrest H olsteins, Wallenstein

JANARIC HIGH OCTANE SYLVILYN EX-91 Janaric H olsteins, L istowel

JOEL PARLON UNION EX-91 Michel Beaulieu, Ste. Anne De Prescott

JOHNELLA RORY MOGUL EX-91 J ohnella Farms, M assey

KARLINROCK UNIX SARA EX-91 M arlin R M artin, Palmerston

KAYMANOR ATWOOD NEMO EX-91

D avid J Faragher, G uelph

M arthaven H olsteins, Woodstock

KINGSWAY DEMPSEY COKE EX-91

KINGSWAY DOORMAN TINGLE EX-91

KINGSWAY HIGH OCTANE DRIFTER EX-91 K ingsway Farms Inc., Hastings

LEGENDAIRY R8 MADISON EX-91

L egendairy H olsteins, S alford

MAR-ACRE DENVER 516 EX-91

M ar-Acre H olsteins, D rayton

MIRELLA BOMBERO ARLENE EX-91

Ferme Mirella Inc., St. B ernardin

MISTYGLEN CUTIE BENEFIT EX-91

Misty G len Farms L td., B elmont

MOUNTAIN RIDGE ENDURE PAPRIKA EX-91

J oseph J K rol, B erwick

NARWOOD WB EVENING ROSALEE EX-91

D on & Diane C att, St. T homas

OAKFIELD-BRO DBACK FAIRY-ET EX-91

W indknoll H olsteins, E lora

OCONCREST EPIC LEMONADE EX-91

Hidden C reek Farms, Stirling

ORVANCY UNIX CARDINAL EX-91

N eil & Connie B rubacher, A lma

OVERDALE HIGH OCTANE PEPPER EX-91

O verdale Farms L td., L’Orignal

PERRINRIDGE CONTROL LOOPY EX-91

Perrinridge Farms L td., Ayr

PINE GLEN CONTROL SAFIRE EX-91

Pine G len Farms, B righton

PLEASANT NOOK TOO THE TOP EX-91

P leasant N ook Farm, Ayr

PROGENESIS HAZEL SCORP1902 EX-91

D almeny H olsteins, O sgoode

RAYD’ OEX SOLOMON CHRISALTA EX-91

Ferme Raynaud L tée., Vankleek Hill

RICKY CONTROL TESS EX-91

Ferme Ricky Inc., St. A lbert

RIVER DALE CONTROL DELICIOUS EX-91

River D ale H olsteins, St. Jacobs

RIVERDOWN KINGDOC AMELISSA EX-91

Riverdown H olsteins, M etcalfe

ROSENHILL BREWMASTER MADDY EX-91

Rosenhill H olsteins, St. A lbert

ROTHOLME FALCON NADINE EX-91

Rotholme H olsteins, B aden

CHAICREST WINDBROOK BONBON EX-91

Robert Van S chaik, Woodville

SIKMADALE DOORMAN VICTORY EX-91

S ikmadale H olsteins, O rono

SKIPWELL JACOBY ROSANNA EX-91

SKIPWELL SOLOMON CARROL EX-91

S kipwell Farms Inc., Aylmer

SPERO PORTER NENA EX-91

S pero H olsteins L imited, E mbro

S-S-HOLSTEIN DOZER 3469 EX-91

1024248 O ntario Inc., St. B ernardin

STANTONS ADORABLE LIST EX-91

STANTONS FORTUNE FEAR EX-91

Stanton B ros L imited, Ilderton

SUNNY PLAINS DOORMAN LAURALEE EX-91

S unny P lains Farms, J oyceville

TAMLANE CONTROL CHERRY EX-91

Tamlane Farms, O rono

TOMALYNN D K 2ND CHANCE EX-91

Far-Row H olsteins, Woodville

P latinum H olsteins, Woodville

UP-RIDGE ARMY FLASHPOINT EX-91

U p-Ridge H olsteins, E mbro

VALVIEW WESLYN’S ROSE EX-91

Valview Farm L td., Port Perry

VANDI MISSLE LYNDA EX-91

A bner F M artin, Wallenstein

VOGUE ANSWER MINX-PP EX-91

Fraholme Farms, E mbro

Vector G enetics, Rockwood

VOGUE ANSWER MISCHIEF EX-91

N orth Polled G enetics, Fergus

VONBURG SOLOMON SAGE EX-91

C W Vondervoort, Woodstock

WALKHAVERN DOORMAN ZABRINA EX-91

Walkhavern Farms L imited, Stayner

WAYBRU SLATER SUZIE EX-91

G lenbert H olsteins, E mbro

M arthaven H olsteins, Woodstock

WEBERRYL BREWMASTER EDITH EX-91

Weberryl Farm, M oorefield

WERRCROFT DODGE ASHBASH EX-91

Werrcroft Farms L td, Hampton

WEST PORT SKITTLE BLAINE RED EX-91

S cott J. W ilson, Port Perry

WILGRO ISSA RED MAPLE EX-91

W ilgro H olsteins, Palmerston

WILLOWLAWN ZANDER LICORICE EX-91

A ngus & M arie M artin, Wallenstein

WINDY PINE FURIOUS HAZEL EX-91

D ouglas M Weber, D rayton

JUNE - AUGUST VG’S

AIJA KING DOC MILA VG-87

B rian J oseph E nright, W inchester

Jaquemet H olsteins, W inchester

ALEAH WAYNE CRESTKY VG-87

S elect Farm & E xport S ervices Inc., Hanover Wayne & K aren M artin, M ount Forest

ALTONA LEA CRUSHABULL AGGIE VG-87

Frank B arkey & Family, B lackstock

CLAYHAVEN UNIX CHEEZ VG-87

M elvin G M artin, Wallenstein

GILLETTE TRYME CLARYDO VG-87

Ferme G illette Inc., E mbrun

KARNATION SIDEKICK ELIZABETH VG-87

D erek K arn, Woodstock

KINGSWAY AVALANCHE JESS VG-87

B eckholm H olsteins, S underland

KINGSWAY AWESOME ARMADA VG-87

Hay-Way Farms, Pembroke

K ingsway Farms Inc., Hastings

first-time

MAIFIELD DENVER AVIVA VG-87

A lmet Farms L td., Haydon

MAPLEKEYS SIDEKICK JUJUBE VG-87

M aplekeys Farms, Aylmer

PETITCLERC SIDEKICK ARSENIC VG-87

B rian J oseph E nright, W inchester

Jaquemet H olsteins, W inchester

Frank A & Diane B orba, C A

REDCARPET WAR WEDNESDAY-ET VG-87

K arnview Farms Inc., Woodstock

RICKHAVEN FUEL ABBY VG-87

Rickhaven H olsteins, D rayton

STANTONS YABBA DABBA DO 13348 VG-87

Stanton B ros L imited, Ilderton

WINRIGHT UNIX GUCCI VG-87

H oward-haven H olsteins, B urgessville

H oward-view H olsteins, B urgessville

WINRIGHT UNIX TRIXIE VG-87

K ingsway Farms Inc., Hastings

Star & D Farms Inc., Russell

Best of the Breed

Over 125,000

kilograms of Milk (Milk Per day of Life)

ROSENHILL SHOTTLE SUZANNE VG-88 167,054 KGS (34.26)

Rosenhill H olsteins, St. A lbert

YORELLEA FANTASY IVORY VG-87 165,986 KGS (35.38)

Yorellea Farms, St. Eugene

SUMMITHOLM TRES ESTER VG-88 160,323 KGS (31.67)

J oe L oewith & S ons L td., Lynden

WESTMONT DARREN SLIKKA VG-85 ............................................... 146,780 KGS (30.14)

J PC Farms Inc., Mitchell

SUMMITHOLM WILDMAN IMACOW GP-80 146,535 KGS (34.24)

J oe L oewith & S ons L td., Lynden

MAPLEBROUGH DENISON FARRAH EX-5E 145,730 KGS (30.66)

M aplebrough H olsteins, U xbridge

SUMMITHOLM DESPATIE NIKITA EX-91-4E 142,242 KGS (33.53)

J oe L oewith & S ons L td., Lynden

GREIDEN RYAN BUFFY G-77 141,964 KGS (31.86)

H oneywood Paradise, L akeside

RAIVUE JASPER CHARITY EX-4E ...................................................... 140,890 KGS (27.58)

Raivue Farms L td., S underland

SCALDIA SEPTEMBER MAITLYN VG-85 ......................................... 139,843 KGS (30.24)

S caldia Farms Inc., E lora

ELARDA SUPER STAR GP-81.............................................................. 136,580 KGS (33.98)

M oonlight H olsteins, C aistor Centre

SUMMITHOLM JORDAN NETFLIX G-78 135,178 KGS (37.40)

J oe L oewith & S ons L td., Lynden

MARLBORO PLANET 3168 GP-83 132,552 KGS (29.71)

Breeders of Excellents

CCONGRATULATIONS to the breeders listed here who bred their first Excellent cow between June and August 2022. May there be many more Excellent cows in your future. Thank you to Holstein Canada for making the information available. Please note, in order to appear on this list, the animal must have been bred and owned by the breeder at the time of classification.

BRUINDYK GALAPAGOS1224 EX-90

D ykstra D airy L td., C anfield

CEDARSHADE CONTROL KRISTY EX-90

Cedarshade H olsteins, S underland

DIAMOND-J SUPERPOWER 915 EX-90

Diamond J Farm, Echo B ay

DONEAN LAUTRUST NEPTUNE EX-90

R .M.Matheson Farms L imited, E mbro

EMVALLEY PHARO SOPHIA EX-91

E mily Strenzke, B reslau

FIVE OAKS TEMPEST SODA EX-90

F ive O aks Farm, C arp

HANENBERG ISSY EX-90

Hanenberg Farms Inc., N avan

HOOGERD INCREDIBULL RESET RED EX-90

H oogerbrugge D airy, Parkhill

JABE ESTELLE EX-90

Ferme K ricelana, B ourget

JAYGAR EPIC BELLS EX-90

Jaygar’s M ooing M eadows, A rthur

JOELETTE JETT AIR EDEN EX-90

J oel & J eanette M artin, A lma

MAR-ACRE DENVER 516 EX-91

M ar-Acre H olsteins, D rayton

NATUREVIEW BREWMASTER SHERRI EX-90

N atureview H olsteins, A lma

ROYHAVEN IMPRESSION BEVERLY EX 90 Royhaven H olsteins, E lora

SECRETSPRING GALLAGHER BETHANY EX-90

S ecret S pring H olsteins, E lmira

SHADYARBOR DAISY HELEN EX-90

S hiloh H olsteins Inc., E lora

SHADYHAVEN LAUTRUST LADY EX-90

S hady Haven H olsteins, A lma

SPRUCEMANOR ATTORNEY 415 EX-90

L aurence M artin, Wallenstein

VERNELLE IMPRESSION DANDELION EX-90

L averne M etzger, Wallenstein

S chouten Corner V iew Farms L td., Richmond

EMBRDALE CHANEL FEVER EX-93-4E 131,395 KGS (36.16) E mbrdale Farm, A sphodel-Norwood

GOLDENLANE FREDDIE 616 GP-81 130,499 KGS (33.69) G oldenlane Farm, Mitchell

YORELLEA LONGTIME LESLIE VG-88 ............................................. 129,204 KGS (33.50) Yorellea Farms, St. Eugene COOPON PORTER CALLEY EX-90...................................................... 128,133 KGS (32.65)

Milky Wave Inc., E lmira

MAROBING NIAGRA CASSIE VG-87 .................................................. 127,898 KGS (28.71) L orne & L ucille M artin, M ount Forest

NEWMORNING SHOUT KENDRA 1128 EX-6E 127,392 KGS (35.35) N ew M orning H olsteins, M onkton

EX-94 & Higher / VG-88 2-Year-Old & Higher

ERROLEA AVALANCHE BRAZIL EX-95-2E

B red and O wned by E rrolea H olsteins, C amlachie

GLEN ISLAY SENNET TORANCE EX-95-2E

B red by G len I slay, Fergus; O wned by A dam C larke, Woodville & C larkvalley H olsteins, Woodville

CAVANALECK HIGH OCTANE OSMIC EX-94-3E

B red and O wned by C avanaleck Farms L td., B elmont

FOREST LEE PEACHY HATTIE EX-94-2E

B red and O wned by Forest L ee Farms L td., S pringfield

KINGSWAY DOORMAN ACE EX-94-4E

B red by K ingsway Farms Inc., Hastings; O wned by K ingsway Farms Inc., Hastings & J PB H olsteins, Q C

PIERSTEIN DOORMAN ALANIS EX-94-2E

O wned by A lmet Farms L td., Haydon

KINGSWAY DOORMAN ANAHIEM EX-94

B red by K ingsway Farms Inc., Hastings; O wned by K ingsway Farms Inc., Hastings, Michael B arnum, B C & W illiam A B arnum, C ampbellford

PETHERTON MORGAN SCARLET EX-94

B red by Wrighthaven Farms L td., Kenilworth; O wned by H odglynn H olsteins, K incardine

DELCREEK DIPSY DOODLE VG-88-2YR

B red and O wned by D elcreek H olsteins, W inchester

KIRKLEA SIDEKICK SUNBEAM VG-88-2YR

B red by K irklea H olsteins, D alkeith; O wned by K irklea H olsteins, D alkeith & Trent Valley H olsteins, Peterborough

“Take risks, take opportunities, and step outside of your comfort zone.

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the 4-H Show. Sarah has also competed with Affection at several other area 4-H shows including Listowel, Drayton, Lucknow, as well as Eastgen Challenge. The Ontario Summer Show brought with it a 12th place Winter Calf and a 3rd place finish in the 4-H show. Sarah is looking forward to taking Affection to the Royal in a few short weeks.

When she’s not busy with school or her calf, Sarah lives and breathes sports. When starting at Guelph, she decided to take a gamble and try out for varsity rugby, having played the sport competitively growing up. Unfortunately, she was forced to hang up her cleats after first year, suffering from a recurring shoulder injury she sustained in high school. After that, she joined the University’s Ringette team. For the past two years she has served as the class’s Female Sports Rep, organizing and running tournaments for the OAC. If her background in nutrition has taught her one thing, it’s that proper nutrition is key to optimal performance. While her pre-game routine consists of varied carbohydrates, reaching for chocolate milk to replenish her body post-game is a no-brainer for Sarah. “Gotta support the dairy industry!” she says with a laugh.

Sarah is grateful for the wonderful mentors she has had in her life. In her native Eastern Ontario, she looks up to herds like Hendercroft and Glennholme, two farms who really encouraged her along the way and never said no when she asked to tie in with them at a show. Photographer Vicki Fletcher has also been an inspiration and is someone Sarah has always looked up to in the show industry. Lastly, Sarah is grateful for her dad, Glenn Dean, whom she says instilled in her a passion for showing and taught her strong work ethic from day one.

Sarah is thankful to these individuals for helping her achieve her goals, but also knows that being willing to take chances along the way has been paramount to her success. Whether it was trying out for a varsity team, staying behind to work in Guelph while the rest of her friends and classmates returned home for the summer, or joining 4-H in a new county and securing a calf from a local family, being willing to take chances has paid off for Sarah.

In that vein, she offers this advice to her peers: “Take risks, take opportunities, and step outside of your comfort zone. It’s scary at first, but looking back, I’m thankful I did.”

MISSION

The Junior All-Ontario program was established to provide opportunities for holstein youth (ages 10-25)

• Develop knowledge and skills related to the dairy industry by owning, breeding, and developing their own holstein cattle;

• Learn and experience the advantages of holstein canada programs, including junior or regular membership;

• Take part in unique opportunities for recognition at shows and seminars.

Entries can be made each year in July via AssistExpo.

It’s scary at first, but looking back, I’m thankful I did.”

SARAH DEAN

P superiorProduction

PRODUCTION = PROFIT. JUST AS WITH THE TYPE CLASSIFICATION, IT IS IMPORTANT TO RECOGNIZE THE COWS THAT GET THE JOB DONE. Congratulations to all of the breeders and owners of the top five superior production records in each age division for June through the end of August 2022. Please note that only cows that are scored are included in our listing.

ANIMAL

NAME

SENAMAR SAMARITAN DAISY

Joseph Martin, Moorefield

CLASS AGE M F P BCA COMP M F P DEV COMP

GP-80 01-11 324 428 350 1,102 (78) (166) (97) (341)

ELDONNA FLOWER U LAUTRUST G-79 01-10 405 384 386 1,175 (125) (90) (112) (327)

Eldonna Farm, Plattsville

PREHNBROOK SUMMERDAY 2755 GP-81 01-11 384 388 377 1,149 (120) (105) (102) (327)

Prehnbrook Farms Limited, Ripley

SHARMAPLE UNIX YOUCH G-79 01-10 403 341 372 1,116 (137) (75) (111) (323)

Ernie Martin, Alma

HEERDINK EXPLOSION AMIE G-77 01-10 398 454 389 1,241 (100) (142) (78) (320)

Heerdink Holsteins, St. Marys

JEFFREHOLME GIDGET MASFIELD

Jeffreholme Farms Ltd., Thorndale

ALBADON ANTONIO ROSEY

Albadon Farms Ltd., Teeswater

JEFFREHOLME GABBY CINDERDOOR

Jeffreholme Farms Ltd., Thorndale

BRABANTIA BLOOMFIELD DAPHNE

Brabantia Farms Inc., Williamsburg

MAITLAND VALLEY DARIN NICOLE

G-77 02-08 449 413 454 1,316 (171) (121) (168) (460)

G-77 02-09 417 549 450 1,416 (112) (197) (129) (438)

VG-85 02-11 434 379 471 1,284 (145) (77) (173) (395)

G-76 02-11 333 379 355 1,067 (106) (139) (121) (366)

GP-82 02-02 357 415 368 1,140 (105) (150) (110) (365) Maitland Valley Holsteins, Seaforth

JOALFARMS ABBOTT FINESSE

VG-88 03-00 370 576 393 1,339 (123) (274) (130) (527) Allan & Lorne Vis, Murillo

WALNUTLAWN DOC BRILLIANCE

Werrhurst Holsteins, Oshawa & Loa-De-Mede Farms Ltd., Oshawa

BOSDALE ATWOOD B PORTRAIT

VG-87-2YR 03-08 388 577 380 1,345 (107) (268) (103) (478)

EX-92-4YR 03-11 374 606 372 1,352 (88) (298) (82) (468) Bosdale Farms Inc., Cambridge

SPRUCEAFTON THOREAU NORMA

VG-85 03-00 395 371 350 1,116 (157) (127) (109) (393) Spruceafton Farms Inc., Milverton

JORAL ALERT APPRENTICE 1916 GP-81 03-10 397 358 383 1,138 (149) (101) (124) (374) T ibben Farms, Brinston

C V F BUTTER TART

VG-87 04-07 436 439 380 1,255 (166) (152) (110) (428) Clearview Farm, Clarence

BIRCHLAWN PILEDRIVER 5630

Birchlawn Farms Ltd., Atwood

CROVALLEY L M F RORY

Crovalley Holsteins, Hastings

GP-80 04-00 366 362 353 1,081 (119) (107) (99) (325)

VG-87 04-01 376 358 377 1,111 (117) (96) (110) (323)

JOHNELLA RITA ENCROACH G-77 04-00 371 371 380 1,122 (116) (85) (116) (317)

Johnella Farms, Massey

STEWARDSON DUKES KATIE

Stewardson Dairy, Thedford

SUNUP SMOKIN REESE

GP-83 04-08 401 444 408 1,253 (93) (125) (96) (314)

VG-87 05-00 334 385 331 1,050 (118) (150) (110) (378) Keith Kennedy, Uxbridge

GLENWIN ALONZO CASHALOMA VG-86 05-00 386 397 390 1,173 (116) (121) (108) (345) Patti Alsop, Singhampton

NEWMORNING

ATOZ

BRYCEHOLME

ontario Holstein Happenings

NOVEMBER 2022

November 4-13

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair - 100th Anniversary, Exhibition Place, Toronto November 7-8

TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic Showmanship (7) and Conformation (8). Showmanship Judge: Dominic Fortier, Associate: Kyle Rivington. Conformation Judge: Chad Ryan. Exhibition Place, Toronto November 8-9

Frozen Genetics Royal Edition Online at www.uniquedesignsandmarketing.com

November 10

National Red & White Holstein Show, Judge: Blair Weeks. Exhibition Place, Toronto November 10-11

National Black & White Holstein Heifer (10) and Holstein (11) Show. Judge: Paul Trapp, Associate: Mike Duckett. Exhibition Place, Toronto

November 12

Quality Seeds Dairy Supreme, 6 pm. Exhibition Place, Toronto

November 18

All-Ontario Entry Deadline. Entries via AssistExpo. November 18

Bruce County Annual Barn Meeting, Walkerton November 30

All-Canadian Entry Deadline. Entries via AssistExpo.

2023

DATES

Feb 21-22

Holstein Ontario AGM and Convention, Ottawa

April 5-6

Canadian Dairy Xpo (CDX), Stratford Rotary Complex April 13-15

Holstein Canada Convention and Annual Meeting, Montreal, Que. (Expo-Printemps du Québec/Quebec Spring Show will be held in conjunction with the Convention.)

IN MEMORY

GORDON DODGE

May 6, 1939 - August 21, 2022

Peacefully at the Brockville General Hospital, on Sunday, August 21, 2022. Gordon Dodge of Cardinal at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Marguerite Dodge (nee Barnes) of Cardinal. Survived by his brother Robert Dodge of Brockville. Predeceased by his parents Howard and Eva Dodge and his sister Ann Nesbitt. Gordon was a Director on the Holstein Ontario Board and was President in 1990. We offer our condolences to his family.

Gordon Dodge receiving recognition from the Trust Fund in 2014. Presenting the award is past GM of Holstein Ontario, Jason French.

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2022 COMPETITION GUIDELINES CLASSES

This competition is effective for the 2022 Show Season and is open for members of Ontario exclusively. Animal must be a Registered Holstein, 75% purity or higher.

To be eligible, animals must achieve at minimal one (1) of the qualifying show placings (as outlined below) while owned by or in partnership with an Ontario member. Qualifying show placings include the following:

• First (1) or second (2) prize at an Ontario County Show, OR

• Top five (5) at an Ontario Regional Show, including Ontario Spring Discovery, Maxville Holstein Show, Ontario Summer Show, EOWQ Championship Show, and Autumn Opportunity, OR

• Top eight (8) Ontario-owned placings at the 2022 National Black & White Holstein Show or Red & White Holstein Show at the Royal Winter Fair.

Only one entry for Junior Breeder’s Herd per exhibitor. Multiple entries per exhibitor may be submitted for Breeder’s Herd, but each herd must be comprised of three (3) separate animals and must qualify separately as per the requirements above. In the Breeder’s Herd and Junior Herd classes, only one substitute will be allowed per herd.

Senior animals (cow classes) must qualify while in milking form, including Milking Yearlings, and only show placings while in milking form will be considered relevant.

Summer calves may qualify via a Junior Calf Class, but only if a Summer Calf Class is not available at the qualifying show. Production cows may qualify via a Mature Cow Class, but only if a Production Class is not available AND Production Qualifications of 70,000 KGs are met at the qualifying show.

*Placings at shows outside of Ontario must be provided, but are not considered qualifying shows. Only results from valid show classes, as recognized by Holstein Canada, will be eligible to be included.

RED & WHITE CLASSES

• Animal must have been shown at any recognized Branch Holstein show to qualify for entry.

4-H CLASSES

• You must be a member of a 4-H Dairy Calf Club.

• You must have shown your project at your club achievement day, or in situations where a non-show achievement day took place, you completed all requirements for your 4-H club.

• Entry form must show calf’s actual placing in the class, as well as 4-H placing in the class.

• 4-H Members must lead their own calf in at least two (2) Holstein Ontario recognized shows but the animal need only qualify in one (1) show to be eligible:

• Calf placed 1st or 2nd 4-H Calf (in its class) at a Holstein Ontario County Show.

• Calf placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd 4-H Calf at Ontario Spring Discovery, Maxville Holstein Show, Ontario Summer Show, EOWQ Championship Show, Autumn Opportunity Show or an Official 4-H Show with 75 or more 4-H members participating in the show. The date and location of these 4-H shows needs to be submitted to Holstein Ontario prior to the show date and a complete marked catalogue must be sent to the Branch office no later than 15 days after the shows.

• Calf placed in the top eight (8) Ontario-owned 4-H placings at the 2022 National Holstein Shows or the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic at the Royal Winter Fair.

• All-Ontario 4-H entries require a separate entry form and photo, listing only those shows where the 4-H member led their own calf

JUNIOR ALL-ONTARIO

• Animal must have been owned and shown by a registered Junior-All member.

• Animal must have placed in the top two (2) Junior All-Ontario-owned at any recognized Holstein Ontario qualifying show.

• Junior All-Ontario entries require a separate entry form and photo, listing only those shows where the animal qualified as Junior-All.

1. Summer Calf - born on or after Jun. 1, ’22

2. Spring Heifer - born Mar. 1 ‘22 - May 31, ‘22

3. Winter Heifer - born Dec. 1, ’21 - Feb. 28, ’22

4. Fall Heifer - born Sept. 1, ’21 - Nov. 30, ’21

5. Summer Yrling - born June 1, ’21 - Aug. 31, ’21

6. Spring Yrling - born Mar. 1, ’21 - May 31, ’21

7. Winter Yrling - born Dec. 1, ’20 - Feb. 29, ’21

8. Junior Breeder’s Herd, 3 animals bred by exhibitor

9. Winter Yearling In Milk - born Dec. 1,’20-Feb. 28,’21

10. Fall Milking Yrling - born Sept.1, ’20, to Feb. 29, ’20

11. Summer 2-year-old - born June. 1, ’20 - Aug. 31 ‘20

12. Spring 2-year-old - born Mar. 1 ’20 - May. 31 ‘21

13. Winter 2-year-old - born Dec. 1, ’19 - Feb. 28, ’20

14. Fall 2-year-old - born Sept. 1, ’19 - Nov. 30, ’19

15. Junior 3-year-old - born March 1, ’19 - Aug. 31, ’19

16. Senior 3-year-old - born Sept. 1, ’18 - Feb. 28, ’19

17. 4-year-old - born Sept. 1, ’17- Aug. 31, ’18

18. 5-year-old - born Sept. 1, ’16 - Aug. 31, ’17

21. Mature Cow - born prior to Sept. 1, ’16

22. Longtime Production Cow - must have made 70,000 Kgs by show time

23. Breeder’s Herd, 3 animals bred by exhibitor

24. 4-H Calf (Spring, Winter, Fall Heifer) - born on or after Sept. 1, ’21

25. 4-H Yrling (Summer - Spring Yrling) - born Mar. 1. ’21 - Aug. 31, ’21

26. Junior All-Ontario Heifer - Spring Heifer to Winter Yrling

27. Red & White Calf - born on or after Sept. 1, ‘21

28. Red & White Yrling (non-milking) - born Sept. 1, ’20 - Aug.31, ’21

29. Red & White Cow - born prior to Feb. 29, ’21

ENTRIES

Owners must submit an official entry via Assist Expo for each animal they wish to enter. Go to https://www.assistexpo.ca/all-ontario-holstein-competition to enter by November 18, 2022. Note: Each entry for each class requires a photo (see photo requirements below). A fee of $50 per entry ($25 for 4-H and Junior All-Ontario) applies and can be used towards a 2023 ad in The Link. ENTRY DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 18, 2022. For Further Information contact Holstein Ontario: 519-653-6180 www.ontario.holstein.ca/awards/all-ontarios.

PHOTO REQUIREMENTS

Your entry must be accompanied by a professionally-taken 5x7 side-shot photo taken in the current show season. Photos must show the stage of lactation the cow was in when she competed. A Senior Yearling may be entered in both the milking & non-milking class but a picture must be provided in both milking and non-milking form. Exhibitors must submit three (3) individual pictures of the members of your Breeder’s Herd and Junior Breeder’s Herd. Group shots will not be accepted. Digitally manipulated photos will not be accepted.

SELECTION

All qualifying entries received by the deadline will be submitted to a panel of 18 judges who will place their top six in each category. Points will be assigned as follows: 1st (9 points), 2nd (6 points), 3rd (4 points), 4th (3 points), 5th (2 points), and 6th (1 point). Judges with qualifying entries in the class are blocked from voting on that class. Additionally, 12 randomly-selected voting results will be compiled from the 18 sets of results to determine the All-Ontario winner for each class. Top placing animals will be recognized as All-Ontario, Reserve All-Ontario, and Honourable Mention All-Ontario respectively, followed by 3 nominated animals (4 in the case of a tie). Prior to voting, an effort will be made to allow each entrant 24 hours to review the accuracy of their entry via a live link, as well as view others in the class.

Entrants will be notified of the final results via email. Results will be published in the Winter 2023 issue of The Link Magazine. Presentation of awards will be made at the Holstein Ontario AGM and Convention in February. Results will not be considered official and cannot be published by any other company until after presentations are made.

Loyalyn Holsteins

NAMES: ROB, ALICE AND CYNTHIA BUMSTEAD

HERD SIZE: 45 COWS

OPERATION TYPE: TIE-STALL LOCATION: OWEN SOUND, ON

1. Describe your family’s history with Holsteins.

We both grew up on dairy farms. Rob’s parents, Lloyd and Rosalyn, bought the current farm in 1967 and Rob bought the farm next door in 1988. In 1972, Lloyd started registering under the Loyalyn prefix, and in 1986, Rob joined under the prefix Ledgerock. When we took over the farm in 2000, we dropped the Ledgerock prefix and continued with Loyalyn. Cynthia became a Junior member in 2022. We were honoured to become Master Breeders in 2017 and are proud of our current BCA (248-277-249) and herd classification: 18 EX (11 ME), 18 VG, 8 GP, and 1 G.

2. What are your breeding goals?

Our breeding goals are to breed healthy, profitable and long-lasting cows. We aim to make a cow that has high yields of butterfat and protein and one that will score Excellent in her 3rd lactation.

3. What genetic tools are most important in your breeding program?

We believe in herd testing and classification to verify that we are achieving our goals and to build the data base that will benefit all producers in the future.

4. Describe the ultimate/ideal cow for your operation:

Our ideal cow has a great udder with ideal teat placement, and has excellent mobility, stays healthy and produces high yields of fat and protein. We also like wide and deep front ends with a slight uphill run. A cow that will work in any barn setup: robot, tie-stall or parlour.

5. What cow in your barn is currently the “Heart of the Herd”?

Loyalyn Stanleycup Trillium. She is EX-92 6E, a fourth generation homebred excellent, and recently passed 100,000 kg, following in the footsteps of her Goldwyn second dam, who was also a 100,000 kg 6E cow. Her next dam, an Outside was EX-92 6E with over 80,000 kg lifetime.

6. What are you most proud of in your herd/operation?

We are proud that we could improve the herd that was started by Rob’s parents. It gives us great satisfaction that cows we have sold have done well and are valued by their new owners.

7. If you could improve one thing in your herd/operation, what would it be?

We would improve our heifer facilities to make them less labour intensive.

8. If you could have ANY cow standing in your barn, who would it be and why?

Loyalyn Goldwyn June EX-97 6E has already stood in our barn, however, she now resides at Ferme Pierre Boulet in Quebec, who developed her, and made her into the cow she is today! They both seem quite happy together!

9. What is one thing you would tell a young farmer starting out?

Build a team of trusted advisors, and remember that farming is a serious business, but it goes by fast, so be sure to have some fun along the way!

10. How do you use genomic information in your herd and what are your thoughts on the future of genomics? Genomics is here to stay and will only become more accurate and useful in the future as long as producers continue to milk record and classify to maintain the accuracy of the data base. Like many genetic tools, it is up to each farm manager to decide how they want to use it, both now and in the future.

11. How many cows do you flush each year? How do you market your embryos that are for sale?

We flush a few cows in the June family each year and market the embryos through Semex and more recently have enjoyed great success in the Frozen Genetics Sales run by fellow Grey County breeders Kim and Corey Rae.

12. Being in the breeding business, what traits do you find sell the best? What trait do you value most?

For us, our customers appreciate cow families with lots of high scored dams, long time production and known bulls in the pedigree. It certainly doesn’t hurt if June is in the pedigree!

13. Which bulls do you feel has had the most impact on your herd over the years and today?

We have always tried to use balanced bulls for both production and conformation. Way back, bulls like Allen, Rudolph, Lee and Aeroline; then Shottle, Fever and Goldwyn; and most recently Impression, Unix and certainly Doorman. We are now using Alligator, Sidekick and Randall and have just purchased Bullseye and Lemagic.

14. What are the management practices in place on your farm that you feel contribute the most to the success of your operation? Why?

We really try to look after the health of the animals by keeping vaccinations up to date and we feed dry hay to our younger animals to help develop their rumens. Alice is really good at developing protocols for us to follow and we try to stick to them as much as possible.

The Bumstead family, from l to r: Rob, Cynthia & Alice.