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Educating the Public It’s show season! For the last few months, we have been taking our best animals out to the 4-H, county and championship shows that have been happening across the province, often held at local agricultural fairs.

Today, local fairs and The Royal are some of the only places urbanites are likely to come into contact with the animals that produce the food they eat. Through some recent experiences, I have realized yet again, how little the public knows about their food or where it comes from. Currently, there are several advertising campaigns and YouTube videos by fast food restaurants in both Canada and the US that are misinforming consumers about how their food is raised.

During a recent trip to Abbotsford, British Columbia, where farms are intertwined with urban spaces, I did see an example of how local consumers are connected to farms and know where their food comes from. Urbanites can be informed!

As you head out to the last few fairs and The Royal this fall, as well as when talking with urban friends and family, I encourage you to answer questions and be open to them about where their food comes from and how it is produced. Educating our consumers about Canada’s high quality standards for food production and having them support Canadian agricultural products will ensure a viable future for us all.

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Building Value – What number means most to you?

When selling or purchasing registered Holsteins, you are able to obtain a great deal of information on that animal if she has been recorded by breed improvement programs. With a registration, you receive age verification, parentage and PA-LPI. Now with genomics, that PA-LPI has changed to GLPI which has increased the reliability of how that animal can transmit their genetics. Classification gives not only the conformation value on that cow but a history of what her family looked like compared to the average in that time period. When on DHI, a great deal of information can be seen with kg milk, fat and protein percentages and BCA with deviations along with other health information that can be passed on by the owner.

Should more of that health information be public? Johne’s, Leukosis, and Somatic Cell Count (SCC) are some of the tests that can be done for a health record on a cow. We have seen cows go through public auction sale barns without SCC numbers and are discounted due to the lack of information. If this information was public, sale barns would be able to have access to it, announce it and be able to bring more value to your cow.

If you want to build value to our Holstein Breed…what number means most to you?

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A STRONG AND UNITED HOLSTEIN CLUB IS A SOURCE OF PRIDE AND TRADITION FOR MANY HOLSTEIN BREEDERS. At the Ontario Holstein Branch, we work closely with County Holstein Clubs from across the province and get to witness first-hand the dedication and enthusiasm of club executives and members alike. We are pleased to showcase the history and achievements of county clubs across Ontario.

1. What is the club’s background and history?

(When was it started, how was it formed, etc) The Campbellford Holstein Club was organized in 1920, but it wasn’t until 1934 that Northumberland County Holstein Club was formed.

Bob Holtby and Jim Henderson were instrumental in organizing the Club on April 2, 1934. The first President was Edward O. Butler.

Many of the county breeders had shown at local fairs but not until 1937 with the impetus of Canada’s first fieldman, R. M. “Bob” Holtby, were the black and white shows organized. The first show was held in August at Port Perry in Ontario County in 1937, with the second black and white show ever held in Canada staged in October at Roseneath, Ontario. The judge at the first show was A. D. “Bunny” Runions of the Kemptville Agricultural School. The grand champion cow of the show was named Mabel Triumph Dutchland for J. C. Nelson and Sons. Black and white shows became quite popular and again inspired

by Bob Holtby, the first championship show in East-Central Ontario was held in Roseneath in October in 1942. The judge was Tom R. Dent of Woodstock, whose Springbank herd was already famous. The championship show was switched to Orono in 1943 but returned to Warkworth in 1944 and 1945 before moving to Peterborough where the Championship show was held for many years. It then moved again to the present area show at the Lindsay fairgrounds known as the Ontario Summer Show.

The Northumberland County Black and White show was also held at Warkworth until 1965, when the show held in August moved to the current site – the Campbellford Fair. From the very beginning, the Northumberland Show has been a very competitive and high quality show with many animals moving on to be successful at regional shows and the Royal Winter Fair, resulting in many All-Canadian and AllOntario nominations.

Northumberland County is home to 18 Master Breeders: 1964 & 1978 – Almerson; 1967 – Linmack; 1972 & 1991 – Covista; 1972 Morwill; 1981 – Ingholm; 1984 – Trenthill; 1986 – Dunco; 1990 & 2001 – Lovshin; 1992 & 2004 – Combhaven; 1994 – Nelcam; 1999 – Stonybrook; 2000 – Webb View; 2002 – Kingsway; 2007 – Merlholme.

Northumberland County is also home to 3 Century of Holstein Recipients – 2005 – Hoskin Farms Ltd.; 2007 – Wm Merrill; and 2010 – Grillsdale Holsteins.

2. What has the club accomplished in recent years?

Barn tours/meetings within Northumberland occur each year in the spring. In 2007, Northumberland County hosted the barn tour for East-Central when Northumberland was host to the Ontario Holstein Annual Meeting. Bus trips to other counties were an annual feature and plane trips to Wisconsin, Connecticut and Western Canada were organized in the past. In 2011, the Club organized a bus trip to World

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Each year since 1997, the club has recognized an individual to receive the Distinguished Achievement Award at the Campbellford Fair. This award is presented to individuals who have contributed to the Holstein industry and have been great supporters of the Northumberland Holstein Show and club activities. This has become a highlight of our Holstein show each year!

We are also pleased that we have had a new exhibitor for the past four years at the Holstein show. The club presents a show halter to each new exhibitor.

3. What annual activities does your club organize?

How do you promote club activities?

Over the years, banquets, picnics, and twilight evenings have been annual events looked forward to by county Holstein enthusiasts. The main event is the annual Twilight Family Night generally attracting about 600 people. Each July, this social event is held at a Holstein breeder’s farm with a catered BBQ dinner, milk from Gaylea, Empire cheese and ice cream. Veteran Breeder and member awards, cattle judging, 50/50, drop in the bucket prizes and door prizes all make for a busy and successful evening for the club.

The Club has had successful Breeder’s Cup contests for the past 4 years.

Judging occurs in March with winners announced at a Bowling night a couple of weeks later. A family skating hour in February provides another activity to bring Holstein members and families together for a fun social event. The club also decided to feature county news and promote club activities by advertising in the Link magazine each issue!

4. How do you support youth in your club?

The Club provides support to the local 4-H clubs, providing a show halter to all 1st year members at the Twilight meeting. The registration fee for youth interested in attending Dairy Sen$e is provided to encourage attendance. Over the years, the Northumberland Club has provided financial support to the 4-H Classic team and also provides a True Type model cow to the top 4-H showman at the annual 4-H Awards night.

Northumberland supports the Ontario Summer Show, sponsoring the Senior 4-H Showmanship Class.

5. How do you communicate with your members?

We send a newsletter out to all Holstein Canada members in Northumberland County 3-4 times each year. We have a Facebook group to appeal to tech savvy members. The spring barn tour, summer twilight/family night, exhibitor meeting, and our annual meeting each year all provide opportunities for direct communication with members and industry partners; information sharing about issues and concerns; as well as social events to encourage interaction and dialogue about the Holstein and dairy industry.

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Best Dressed Calf and Showperson The Lindsay Exhibition recently had a best dressed calf and showperson contest. Here are some of the participants:

A New Vehicle for Holstein Reps?

Four Generations!

Eastern Ontario Holstein Representative Kris MacLeod spotted the vehicle belonging to Valerie Quesnel from Ferme LCM Quesnel Inc. She is part of a family farm operation Kris signed up and helped her set up online registration.

Scott Gordan of Bydand Holsteins shared this “family portrait” with The Link. He said “When I went to get this calf from the pasture, I saw a few cows around it. As I got closer, I realized there was four generations standing in front of me. The new mom, Bydand Shottle Jackie is in the middle behind her Windhammer heifer and she is flanked by her dam, Bydand Climate Jacobi VG-87 and grandam Bydand Farley Jessica VG-87.

There is actually five generations on the farm but the full sister to Jessica’s dam, Bydand Champion Jocelyn EX-91-5E, was in the dry cow pasture.

Fisherman from New Brunswick; John Hawman son of Julia & Brad Hawman of Tomalynn Farms.

AWW! Young Leah Werry, daughter of Robert & Tracey Werry was happy to sport the ribbon sponsored by Ontario Holstein. She is the granddaughter of Dennis and Cindy Werry and Lucy Curtis.

Superman; Mason Buckley son of Chris and Melinda Buckley grandson of John & Karen Buckley of Salem Holsteins.

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Simcoe County has a long history of breeding great Holsteins, and this year the Simcoe Holstein Club is celebrating 75 years of breeding cows and bulls with impact.

The first Holsteins to arrive in Simcoe were purchased by John Brethet and sons in 1908. There were very few Holsteins in the county during the First World War as the county was known for its beef, swine and poultry. In 1921, JJE McCague was appointed agricultural representative for South Simcoe and Holstein herds started to develop. By 1937, there were sufficient Holsteins to organize a county club with 23 members.

and Wrico. Simcoe has also benefited from a number of breeders moving north from York County including Savagedale, Fieldholme, Sunny Maple and recently Farisview.

Many cow families have been developed over the years in Simcoe County. Some of these have gone on to national prominence. A branch of the Roxy family developed at Bond Haven, The Amanda’s from Savagedale, and the Effie family of Wrico all have offspring around the country and the world. A current sire, Picston Shottle is the son of a cow exported to England by Don McLean of Elmvale.

Sires from Simcoe have reached around the world including Rosafe Citation R, Bond Haven Nugget, Glenafton Enhancer, Meadolake Jubilant and Wrico C Mark Kanso.

The first president was Gordon Brethet. The first secretary was CJ Cerswell, who later developed many great animals at his farm, Bond Haven. Charlie Cerswell was a National Director of Holstein Canada and travelled to over 50 countries promoting Canadian Holsteins. Another charter member, JJE McCague developed the great Glenafton herd. JJE McCague went on to be Holstein Canada County exhibitors have strongly supported other shows as well, President and President of Dairy Farmers of Canada. exhibiting at Championship shows and the Royal Winter Fair.

Youth has been a significant focus for the club, including the Harvdale Holsteins’ Kevin and Cheryel Harvey were instrumental 25-year-old Model Cow Competition. At the 50th year anniversary in the establishment of the Autumn Opportunity Show, held of the club, a unique program was developed for 4-H members. annually in October in Orangeville and continue to be involved All 4-H members showing a Holstein calf are encouraged to today. participate in the Model Cow Competition. The participants This club has enjoyed continued success over the years due to the judge a class of cattle and give reasons, write a challenging quiz, dedication of the members. Deep pedigree cows and deep pedigree participate in showmanship classes and then show their calf in the go hand in hand, or maybe that should be hand to teat. There have county show. The first winner of the Model Cow Competition in been 3 generations of Brethets serve as club president, Gordon, Bill 1987 was Darlene Vanderpost. and Scott. In addition, father and sons who have served as president Several successful fundraisers were held in the 1980s and 1990s to fund this youth activity. The Simcoe County Dream Auction was the first of its kind. For the last 25 years, The Farmer Open, the Simcoe County Golf Tournament has been the major club fundraiser. Originally started by Jim Beck, area sales rep for United Breeders, then Gencor, now EastGen, this tournament usually has over 100 participants and raises in excess of $3,000 for club activities.

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include Bruce and Robert Keffer, Burton and Wayne Somerville, Allan and Ron Orr, Gordon and Robert Wright, Bill and Murray Clark, and Ken and Jeff West. This speaks to the longevity of the club and the interest and involvement of its members.

The club has been sustained and kept going all of these years by the dedication of the individual club members and the club executive and directors. Every year, an annual banquet is held. In county and out of county car and bus tours have occured but these have given way to the district tours now held every year. Every year but one, a twilight meeting has been held. We have hosted the district Livestock Evaluation Day a number of times. The county show has happened annually since 1950.

In addition to involvement with the county club, many county breeders are also active in the 4-H program and other activities.

Scott Brethet, Kevin Harvey, Collin Walker, Jeff West, John Denhaan, Vern Lange, Kim Nelson and Doug Lloyd all serve or have served as 4-H leaders. John Denhaan is currently the president of 4-H Ontario. A number of members are or have been official judges for Holstein Canada. Jeff West is serving as associate judge for the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic this year.

Robert Wright has served as a director of Gencor, EastGen and the Semex Alliance. Allan Orr, Don McLean and Wayne Somerville previously served in this capacity. County breeder, Gordon Coukell is a former chairman of DFO.

Simcoe County has a deep history in the breed. Two long standing herds, now gone, were world renown. Glenafton and Bond Haven farms, exhibited 21 of the Grand Champion cows over the first 30 years of the county show. In 1966, Glenafton Nettie Bonheur Maud sold for a then world record price of $42,000.

I have been privileged to have served the farmers of this county for almost 35 years, first in general practice and then as reproductive veterinarian in the AI Industry. I was also proud to serve as Club Secretary from 1983-1996. With the recent passing of Allan Orr, it looks the mantle of club historian has fallen to me.

In 1971, Glenafton received 10 nominations for All Canadian.

Bond Haven Signet Sally was a 3 time Grand Champion at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in 1961, 1962 and 1963. Other recognizable prefixes in the breed include Meadolake, Condon

Simcoe County has shown tremendous resiliency over the years.

Breeders in this county have developed a dairy cow to suit the future and developed educational programs for youth to help them meet the challenges of the future.

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The family with the longest history of Holsteins in Simcoe County is the Brethets, with a dairy farming tradition which stretches back four Aaron Mosley, the current generations. president of the Simcoe Holstein John Brethet brought the first purebred Holsteins into the county in Club says the social events around 1908. His son Gordon and grandson Bill also milked Holsteins and the county, including the annual both were at one time presidents of the Simcoe Holstein Club. But Bill golf tournament and the county show give farmers the chance to sold out in 1972, ending the line of dairy farmers for 40 years. get out in a different social setting, Scott Brethet, despite not being raised on an active dairy farm, had and talk about bulls, cows and a passion and aptitude for cows and for 10 years was a top fitter. He dairy industry interests. spent the next 10 years buying and selling cows. During that time he became the third generation of Brethets to be president of the Simcoe The club made sure that the Holstein Club. But in August 2012, he brought milking cows back to 75th anniversary of the club was the family’s farm near Bond Head after successfully applying for quota recognized at all the club events through the Dairy Farmers of Ontario New Entrants Program. There this year, especially the annual show. There, living past presidents have been Brethets on that farm since the 1880s. were gathered and a picture “I’ve always lived here. It’s always been a good area, with good taken for the history books, and farmland. Some people stray away from home, but I’ve always liked there were displays of other old the area. It’s kind of central and my family is here too.” photographs.

Scott says an enthusiasm for cattle has kept his family involved in The club is also in the process of Holsteins in Simcoe County. “Just for the love of the cattle. That getting a new banner made. would be a lot of it.”

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2013 Simcoe County Holstein Show Results Grand Champion Showline Guardian Boots Owned by Bill Gibson, Brock Gillies & Valleyriver Reserve Grand Champion Morsan Sanchez Justine Owned by Fishervale & Binalee Holsteins Junior Champion Century Star Fever Sassy Owned by Century Star Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion Galo89 Sanchez Nitrous Owned by Century Star Holsteins & Wridale Holsteins

2013 Simcoe County Grand Champion

Premier Exhibitor Century Star Holsteins Premier Breeder Harvdale Holsteins

Future Events: Simcoe County Holstein Club welcomes all Ontario Holstein breeders in 2015 to the Ontario Branch Annual Meeting

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Congratulations to Simcoe County on 75 fabulous years!

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All-Ontario Competition Don’t forget to submit your entries by November 18, 2013. Full rules and entry form are on pages 60 and 61 of this magazine.

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Rainyridge Jed Dolorita EX-93 3* 6yr 305 15,781 621 3.9 474 3.1 BCA 297-318-287 Reserve All Canadian Senior 2 Yr Old 2001 Progeny: 16 VG(12 VG 2 Yr Olds), 8 GP (5 GP-83) 8 Female Aftershocks due in 2014, 3 due in Oct 2013 4 Female Goldwyns due in 2014

MS Rock-Home Alexd April-ET VG-2yr 3yr Proj 9659 367 3.8 312 3.2 BCA 214-221-217 Bred to Gillette Stanley Cup Dam: Smithden Goldwyn Alexandra EX-94 7* 2nd Dam: Smithden Allen Alison VG-88 24* Owned with VanHaven Holsteins

Show cows, deep pedigree breeding cows and commercial cows always available.

SCC of herd: 92,000.

26 VG 2 Year olds in 2012 – Average Score GP 84.4 points over 53 two year olds

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Holstein breeders and those involved in the industry provide valuable leadership and dedication to agriculture. Others do an outstanding job with their farms or businesses and have been rewarded for this. Ontario Holstein Branch and The Link want to congratulate these individuals for their commitment to agriculture.

Paul Ekstein of Quality Holsteins named fifth Robert “Whitey” McKown MASTER BREEDER AWARD WINNER Paul Ekstein of Woodbridge, Ontario has been selected by the Klussendorf Association as the fifth recipient of the Robert “Whitey” McKown Master Breeder Award. The honor was presented at the 47th World Dairy Expo. This award recognizes a wellmanaged breeder herd that has been successful at showing and judging, while emphasizing all qualities of the Klussendorf Award, including ability, character, endeavor and sportsmanship.

Ekstein, who immigrated with his parents to Canada from Czechoslovakia as a child, is known for his passion for breeding, showing and developing outstanding Holsteins. In the beginning of his career, Ekstein was building his seed business, Quality Seeds Ltd., while housing his cattle at Sunny Maple Farms. It wasn’t until 1980 that all of his hard work materialized into a farm on 650 acres of land and his herd, Quality Holsteins, in the barn. Currently, Quality Holsteins is 95 per cent homebred.

Ekstein is said to have an “innate ability to see potential in cows.” This keen eye led him to purchase Plushanski Valiant Fran EX-90-USA, the dam of seven Excellent and 29 Very Good daughters, and five Excellent and 10 Very Good sons. Fran’s legacy of producing stellar offspring earned her 35 stars and the title of the highest Star Brood cow in Canada for many years.

From Fran came Quality BC Frantisco EX-96-3E, and Frantisco’s granddaughter, Quality Goldwyn Flansco EX-95, Canada’s first and only third generation EX-95 homebred cow. Ekstein has made an impact on the Holstein breed through his development of deep cow families and strong sires, like Quality Ultimate EX, who helped put Quality Holsteins “on the map.”

Lowell Lindsay to be inducted into The Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame Lowell Lindsay along with three others will be formally inducted at a ceremony on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario.

Lowell Lindsay has represented Canadian agriculture at home and abroad during his lifetime work improving Canadian dairy cattle genetics. A sire analyst, judge and genetics promoter, Lindsay has been responsible for selecting some of the most in demand sires in the global dairy industry. Lowell Lindsay lives outside Guelph, Ontario and was nominated by Semex and EastGen. “It was with great and unreserved pleasure that Semex and EastGen, submitted the nomination of Lowell Lindsay for induction into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame. Lowell achieved a great deal in his career, however, Canadian agriculture and specifically the dairy cattle industry has been the true benefactor,” says Paul Larmer, Semex Chief Executive Officer. “It is impossible to measure the economic impact that Lowell has had, however his career spanned 53 years, and when one looks at the genetic progress made in Canada over that time period it is immense. Working for a ‘Producer Owned’ company for his complete tenure, Lowell always knew who he worked for… The dairy producers of Canada.”

EastGen General Manager Brian O’Connor comments, “Lowell was influential in turning artificial insemination, sire selection and young sire testing programs into the most impactful breed improvement tools to date within the dairy industry. Furthermore he was a driving force in establishing Canada as the world leader in Holstein genetics, and became In his career, Paul Ekstein has bred 200 Excellents: 163 females and 37 an international industry icon for sire selection, cattle evaluation, judging males. He has been awarded three Master Breeder awards, along with and exhibiting cattle while also inspiring young people to drive the being inducted into the Canadian Agriculture Hall of Fame. Quality industry further in these areas.”

Holsteins has been honored with the title of All Canadian Breeders’ Herds eight times in the last 23 years. All of these accomplishments, along with Paul’s dedication to breeding and developing superior Holsteins and his passion for doing so, earned him the honor of McKown Master Breeder.

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Smithden Allen Alison (page 23)

For more info on each of the finalists, be sure to check out their ads featured on the following pages. To vote, simply call, text, fax, email, go online, tweet or on the Facebook survey (we will post this on The Link Facebook page).

One vote per person – voting closes November 30, 2013.

Ways to vote 1. Call: (519) 653-6180 2. Email: thelink@ontario.holstein.ca

Boreraig Linjet Barb (page 22)

Crater Santana Linjet (page 24)

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Dandyland Leduc Legend (page 22)

Karnvilla Champion Ria (page 25)

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Hendercroft Lheros Gumball (page 23)

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Two herd favourites: The cow lying down is Glenwin James Career VG-85-4YR and standing is Glenwin Outside Desi VG-85-6YR.

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Patti Alsop has been involved with the Glenwin herd The biggest influence in Patti’s life was her grandfather. He had the her whole life, but it traces back well before that, as cow sense that has passed on to Patti. “One of my goals is to always breed the same kind of cows as my grandfather,” says Patti. “His cows a homebred herd since 1947. were tall with nice rib and good udders. He always bred to keep that “The herd was my grandfather’s. My dad was an only child, a plumber going.” and not interested in the cows. I went to the barn everyday with my grandfather and I was his right hand man,” says Patti. “He had a heart Patti says that her cows are right up there after her kids. She has five attack when I was 11 and my mother asked me if I knew anything children, four girls and one boy aged 18-32. Her son Matthew, named after her beloved grandfather Matthew, is home farming with her, about cows. That was the start of it all.” doing a lot of the cropping, feeding and helping with milking. Niki, Patti’s dad owned the herd for a while and her brother-in-law milked the youngest, started at the University of Guelph this fall with dreams the cows while she went to the University of Guelph. When she was of becoming a veterinarian. She helps Patti with feeding the calves. finished she came home to farm.

“Niki is really, really good at taking care of the calves. She has been Glenwin was Patti’s grandfather’s prefix which was started in 1955. in charge of that for six to seven years. She won’t give up on any of He used his son’s name Glen Irwin Hulse to make up the prefix. “My them,” says Patti. “She will get up at 2 a.m. and tube a calf. We miss grandfather just loved his cows,” says Patti. “They were his everything.” her this fall.”

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All of the kids milked cows, had chores on the farm or helped with all for feed. She has 150 acres in corn (100 for corn silage and 50 for babysitting. Everyone came to the barn in the morning before school high moisture corn), 120 in barley and the rest in hay. Located in the and after school they were all there again.

Dundalk Highlands, the farm averages 2,300 heat units per year.

Patti admits raising five kids and farming full time has been a challenge over the years. “My kids always appreciated the work that I put into the farm,” she says. “They have all been really good kids. If I came in to the house and asked them to make supper they always would. They go ahead and do things. They have made things work over the years.”

Much of the cropping has been custom over the years, but now the only custom cropping is corn silage harvesting and liquid manure pit emptying. She purchased the first large tractor, an MX 120 when Matthew turned 14. Patti said it was tough with the kids being small and being a single parent to do the cropping.

Patti is proud that she has sent all of her kids to college and university Patti absolutely loves her cows and they are the most important thing and her cows have paid for everything. to her after her kids. Kevin jokes that Patti is a cow collector and she will not sell anything. “She has trouble getting rid of cows and wants Patti’s fiancé and neighbor Kevin Seeley, helps out a lot around the to keep everyone,” he says. Every heifer gets a chance and will not be farm as well. He fixes much of the machinery, helps with cropping and sold until at they are at least two years old. Patti will not sell calves was a great help when building a new barn. He used to be a carpenter. because she wants to see how they will turn out.

The original family farm was in York County near Schomberg, ON. Patti farmed there with her brother for 10 years. In August of 1989, Patti purchased a farm near Singhampton in Grey County. “We moved up on what seemed like the coldest day ever, December 27, 1989. The roads were all blocked from a huge snowstorm and we couldn’t see the barn from the house,” says Patti. “The previous herd had sold in October, so we wanted to get the cows into the barn for the winter.”

Although Patti loves all of her cows, there is a family that has stood out for Patti over the years. More than 85 per cent of the Glenwin herd traces to three generations of Excellent cows. Glenwin Stylist Cindy EX-2E-CAN 4* was born in 1979 and went on to complete 11 lactations. Cindy, her daughter, Glenwin Challenge Clover EX-CAN 5* and Clover’s daughter Glenwin M A Chrissy EX-2E-CAN 7* (by Mark Anthony) all had a lot of daughters and lived to 13 years The family moved up to Grey with 35 cows. In the winter of 1997old. Chrissy was sold to Japan, but Patti 1998 she added a piece on the barn and added 20 more stalls. Patti was decided to keep her. All three cows have milking a lot of cows in box-stalls at the time. The tie-stall barn had had a huge influence on the herd.

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Growing gradually over the years, Patty is now milking 100 cows. Patti jokes that she is on her sixth bulk tank since starting to milk cows. She has out grown them all. She doesn’t plan it, it just happens.

Everyone was tired of the old barn and feed efficiency was getting to be a problem. One year ago, the Glenwin herd moved into a new labour efficient sand-bedded free-stall barn with 134 stalls and a double eight parallel parlour. When building the barn, Patti went with the top technology available, including Afilab from DeLaval. It measures protein, fat and lactose in the cow’s milk each milking to help detect subclinical ketosis.

Pedometers are used to help with heat detection on cows and heifers. It is tough to see heifers in heat as they are housed at a different pole barn. Dry cows are in a yard.

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The corn silage diet has proven to be much more cost effective.

Patti now owns 600 acres of land. When she moved to Grey, she bought 200, but has continued to purchase land as it becomes available. She rents another 100 acres bringing the total to 700, used

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(Below) Patti and daughter Niki are standing with Glenwin Lheros Carnavale EX-90-3E, Niki’s first 4-H calf.

(Below left) Patti, all of her daughters and granddaughter.

(Left) Patti has all of the herd’s pedigrees dating back to 1947.

Another ten per cent of the Glenwin herd descends from another cow, Glenwin Roland Pet EX-CAN 5*. Her mother, Glenwin Mark Pepper had two daughters, with the other being Glenwin Royalstar Salty VG86. Salty’s daughter was Stylist Cindy from whom the rest of the herd descends.

every year to the County Show. Glenwin A Jet Jessica EX-2E-CAN 2* was a favourite show cow that showed in York and Grey. She was Best Bred and Owned in 1991 at the Grey County Show. When they first moved to Grey they showed a bit, but not so much now, as there is just not enough time.

A current day favourite is the Cheech family, a branch of the Clover cow family. Glenwin Lheros Cheech VG-88 has an Excellent daughter (who has a Sid daughter) and a Good Plus 83-2-year-old and a terrific Seaver heifer. Cheech had some mastitis problems so she never got to be Excellent. Patti really likes how this branch of the family is developing.

The daily routine at Glenwin is to milk the cows two times a day. They make feed two times a day in the summer and one time in the winter.

The cows are bedded with sand one time every three weeks. Patti does most of the milking. Her son Matthew helps with the two year olds and then goes to make feed.

Patti has a technician come in to do the breeding. She likes the interaction with them. They come into the barn and she finds out what bulls other breeders are using. For other suggestions on what to breed cows to, she will go to barn meetings or the Eastgen Challenge. Patti notes that 99 per cent of the bulls she uses are from Eastgen as the company traces back to Maple Cattle Breeders. Currently she is using Chelios, Reginald and Doorman. She has a lot of Stanley Cup sired calves on the ground and wants to see what they look like. She really likes her Sid heifers. She The current herd classification at Glenwin is seven Multiple Excellent, used Fever early on and flushed to him and likes those heifers that are six Excellent, 59 Very Good, 54 Good Plus and three Good. The cows calving in. Patti doesn’t use a lot of genomic bulls. are milking well with a current herd average of 11,800 kg of milk and 3.6 per cent fat and 3.3 per cent protein. The herd’s BCA is 246-243- Patti would like to continue purchasing land in the future. “If you 242. For several years, Glenwin was the highest production herd in don’t buy it, it is gone forever,” she says. Patti also plans on milking cows for as long as she is able, joking that the new barn is wheel chair Grey County. accessible so she can milk cows when she is in a wheel chair.

Being a woman and completely running the farm in a predominantly man’s world can still prove to be a challenge. Patti always wanted the Patti would like to be able to take a couple of days off. She has not cows and her brother didn’t. Very modestly Patti says that she hasn’t travelled anywhere having to look after her cows and kids. She and done anything that nobody else could not do. “Women get hung up Kevin have dreams of travelling to Australia and the Dakotas. that they cannot run machinery for example,” she says. “If you cannot Free time is at a minimum as Patti spends most of her time in the barn do something, hire someone to do it.” with the cows. She has a two-year-old granddaughter in Fort Erie and She says to find someone that you can look up to, to get advice, but she would like to spend more time with her. also someone who challenges you by saying ‘why are you doing that?’.

Though things have changed over the years for Patti and her family at It makes you look at a problem a different way.

Glenwin, her love and passion for her cows have held steadfast. They Patti has an innate cow sense and an ability to do it by herself. She is have been with her and been her rock along the journey of her life and through the challenges as well as the joys. Patti’s future with her family very patient with her cows. and cows looks bright as she moves forward doing what has brought Patti used to show some animals. In York, they would take animals her this far.

As difficult as it was, Patti did sell Glenwin Goldwyn Calipso EX-952E-CAN to Pleasant Nook, Marty Unholzer and Glenvue Holsteins.

Calipso recently placed sixth out of 21 in the 5-year-old class at the 2013 World Dairy Expo. She was a nice looking cow from whom Patti still has 2 daughters. She is keeping an eye on that family to develop in the coming years.

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Patience Holsteins Complete Dispersal July 19, 2013, Carson’s Auction Services, Listowel

TOP SELLERS

Phoenix Sanches Geo................................................ $11,500 Buyer: Braemont Farms Ltd., Tavistock Showline PPD Goldwyn Design............................ $9,000 Buyer: Belmoral Farms Ltd. Teeswater Patience Atwood Heart Ace.................................. $8,300 Buyer: Trinal Holsteins, Teeswater

159 LOTS AVERAGE..................................................... $2,822

Stairway Dispersal August 26, 2013, On the Farm, Apple Hill

TOP SELLERS

Stairway Attic Judy................................................... $4,200 Buyer: Thurler Farms, South Mountain Stairway Mischief Milly.......................................... $3,800 Buyer: Thurler Farms, South Mountain Stairway Roy Angela................................................. $3,400 Buyer: Luc Vachon, Dalhousie, QC

96 Lots Average........................................................$1,607

Lanydone Holsteins Complete Dispersal August 8, 2013, On the Farm, Chepstow ON

TOP SELLERS

Lanydone Allen Elastic ........................................ $5,800 Rockmount Farms, Shakespeare Lanydone Final Cut Becky ................................... $3,500 Mapleline Farms, Meaford Lanydone Princress Lheros ................................ $3,400 Mapleline Farms, Meaford

Vanhaven Holsteins Dispersal August 16, 2013, Vanhaven Sales Arena, Uxbridge

Top Sellers

Smithden Goldwyn Alexandra........................ $23,000 Buyer: Zimmer Holsteins, AB, Benbie Holsteins, SK Smithden Goldwyn Allie....................................... $11,500 Buyer: Elmcroft Holsteins, Sunderland Vanhaven Sid R Crosby............................................$10,400 Buyer: Morsan Farms, AB

89 Lots Average....................................................... $3,532

Delhu Holsteins Complete Dispersal September 3, 2013, On The Farm, Crysler, ON

Top Sellers

Delhu Alfredo Addison .......................................... $3,800 Kearnsvale Farms, Berwick Delhu Shottle Sara Lee ...........................................$3,500 John Smith, Mountain Delhu Aftershock Avril .........................................$3,400 Tom Hunter, Seagrave

118 Lots average .................................................... $1,735

Euroflair Complete Dispersal September 27, 2013, Cherry Crest Holsteins, Martintown

Top Sellers

Euroflair Goldwyn Goldrush............................ $4,250 Centennial Home Holsteins, Lansdowne Stanbar Shottle Janine.......................................... $4,000 Ken Wilkes, Fournier Euroflair Goldwyn Dookie.................................. $3,900 Centennial Home Holsteins, Lansdowne

85 Lots Average....................................................... $1,861

98 Lots average...................................................... $1,809

Cormdale Summer Sale

Upcoming Sales

July 29, 2013, Brubacher’s Sales Arena, Guelph

Nov. 3-5 – Gillette Tag Sale 2013

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Nov. 5 – Leading to the Royal Sale

Calbrett Supersire Barb................................... $ 265,000 Buyer: Diamond Genetics, Netherlands; Anderstrup Holsteins, Denmark and Drakkar Holsteins, France Calbrett Goldwyn Layla.................................. $125,000 Buyer: Comestar Holsteins, QC and Ponderosa Holsteins, Spain Rainyridge Super Beth........................................... $75,000 Buyer: Fireblade Holsteins, Port Hood, NS

Nov. 6 – Snowbiz Dispersal Nov. 6 – Jetstream Global Greatness Sale Nov. 7 – Sale of Stars Dec. 6 – Cherry Crest Fall Finale Sale

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Don’t wait for the people to come to see your cow, take the cow to the people! Your local county show is not only a great socializing and networking event, but it is also a great marketing opportunity for your herd. Whether you take a string of 20 or just one animal, your farm name gets put on the map and just maybe, the next time someone is looking for a show or sale animal, they will turn up at YOUR barn door.

2013 was another successful year for the county shows across Ontario. Some were up in numbers, some were a bit down, but all in all, the shows were well attended by exhibitors and spectators alike. 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 26 county shows across Ontario this year!

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Brant-Wentworth Holstein Show August 29, 2013

Dufferin-Wellington Holstein Show August 30, 2013

Judge: Terry Beckett – 101 Head Junior Champion: Valmar Colton Wendy

C.J. Vanderlip & Sons Reserve Junior Champion: Mapel Wood Windhammer Elegance

Mapel Wood Farms Grand Champion: Willsey Jasper Roxette

Mapel Wood Farms Reserve Grand Champion: Bridgeview Gibson Devona

Bridgeview Farms Premier Breeder & Bridgeview Farms Premier Exhibitor:

Judge: Gary Jebson – 105 Head Junior Champion: Craigcrest Rings Engagement

E&J Craig Farms Inc Reserve Junior Champion: Kingsway Dempsey Candy

Travis & Ron Canning Grand Champion: Eastside Lewisdale Gypsum

Kentville Holsteins Reserve Grand Champion: Valleyriver Stirling Fan

Glenvue Holsteins/Valleyriver Premier Breeder & Kentville Holsteins Premier Exhibitor:

Bruce Grey Holstein Show August 27, 2013

Durham Holstein Show September 5, 2013

Judge: Jeff West – 118 Head Junior Champion: AHD Sid Sumba

Arrohead Dairy Reserve Junior Champion: Vale-O-Skene Fever Ava

Woodhill Holsteins Grand Champion: Nordale Goldwyn Ricky

Hodglynn Holsteins Reserve Grand Champion: Cranholme Goldwyn Tanner

John G. Cation Premier Breeder & Ed Meulendyk Premier Exhibitor:

Judge: Dave McMorrow – 84 Head Junior Champion: Sunspark Fever Destiny

Howard Doner, Superior Polled Genetics and Robrook Reserve Junior Champion: Altona Lea Stanley Cup Gretzky

Altona Lea Holsteins Grand Champion: Idee Goldwyn Lulu

Fricosons Holsteins Reserve Grand Champion: Tolamika Goldwyn Madeleine

Willdina Holsteins, Howard Doner & Marthaven Holsteins Premier Breeder & Frank Barkey & Family Premier Exhibitor:

Carleton-Russel Holstein Show October 3, 2013

Elgin Holstein Show August 9, 2013

Judge: Dave McMorrow – 91 Head Junior Champion: Delcreek Naughty Crumble

Peter Rylaarsdam, Watlz Acres and Larry McComb Reserve Junior Champion: Glennholme Jasper Nicholet

Glennholme Holsteins Grand Champion: Breeze Hill Gold Mist

Breeze Hill Holsteins Reserve Grand Champion: Kingsway Tenacious Rochelle

Riverdown and Kingsway Holsteins Premier Breeder & Herb Henderson Premier Exhibitor:

Judge: Carl Pheonix – 81 Head Junior Champion: Lochdale Fever Summer

Silverridge Holsteins, Forest Lee Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Cranholme Braxton Finesse

Maplekeys Farms Grand Champion: Eastside Gold Offering

Maplekeys Farms Reserve Grand Champion: Maplekeys Wildman Celebrity

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Halton-Peel Holstein Show September 13, 2013

Judge: John Buckley – 89 Head Junior Champion: Crater Vanilla Milkshake

Crater Farm Reserve Junior Champion: Sunrest Windbrook Deni

Sunrest Farm Grand Champion: Crater Sue Damion

Crater Farm Reserve Grand Champion: Crater Santana Linjet

Crater Farm Premier Breeder: Sunrest Farm Premier Exhibitor: Brian & Cheryl Dickson

Judge: Brent Carmichael – 78 Head Junior Champion: Calbrett Sid Brandy

Quality, Cormdale & Tori Testati Reserve Junior Champion: Beckridge Atwood Forgetmenot

Beckridge Holsteins Grand Champion: Quality Gold Danzi

Quality Holsteins Reserve Grand Champion: Quality Goldwyn Flinso

Quality Holsteins Premier Breeder: W. Peter Christie Premier Exhibitor: Quality Holsteins

Glengarry Holstein Show August 10, 2013

Hastings (Quinte) Holstein Show August 30, 2013

Judge: Vincent Landry – 69 Head Junior Champion: Devans Remark Dempsy

Kirklea Holsteins and Bethany MacDonald Reserve Junior Champion: Kirklea Stanleycup Splenda

Kirklea Holsteins Grand Champion: Lochdale Sanchez Tia

Lochdale Farms Reserve Grand Champion: Lochdale Goldwyn Gloss

Lochdale Farms Premier Breeder: Lochdale Farms Premier Exhibitor: Kirklea Holsteins

Judge: Glen Barkey – 68 Head Junior Champion: Kingsway Windgrook A5 35

Kingsway Farms Reserve Junior Champion: Brownlands Sid Fancy

Brownlands Farms Grand Champion: Kingsway Sanchez Arangatang

Kingsway Farms Reserve Grand Champion: Knonaudale Jasmine

Kingsway, Trentward & Knonaudale Farms Premier Breeder & Kingsway Farms Premier Exhibitor:

Haldimand-Norfolk Holstein Show October 8, 2013

Lambton Holstein Show August 21, 2013

Judge: Paul MacLeod – 69 Head Junior Champion: Ardross Sid Destrie

Ardross Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Duckett Federal Taz

Royal Lynn Holsteins/Gracehaven Holsteins Grand Champion: Parklea Finalcut Paula

Parklea Farms Ltd Reserve Grand Champion: Parklea Sirius Alyse

Parklea Farms Ltd Premier Breeder & Raeland Holsteins Premier Exhibitor:

Judge: Matt Walker – 65 Head Junior Champion: Dortholme Goldwyn Alexis

Brian Slaughter & John Dortmans Reserve Junior Champion: Hodglynn Dundee Diamond

LittleStar & Hodglynn Grand Champion: Oakfield Gold Topaz

LittleStar & Hodglynn Reserve Grand Champion: Willowlane Dundee Kailey

Brian Slaughter Premier Breeder & Brian Slaughter Premier Exhibitor:

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Lanark County Holstein Show August 31, 2013

Middlesex Holstein Show August 7, 2013

Judge: Lorne Briscoe – 70 Head Junior Champion: Timcon Makita Fever

Timcom Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Symcroft Duplex Nicagem

Symcroft Farms Grand Champion: Symcroft Jasper Claudia

Symcroft Farms Reserve Grand Champion: Symcroft Goldwyn Humdilly

Symcroft Farms Premier Breeder & Symcroft Farms Premier Exhibitor:

Judge: John Werry – 78 Head Junior Champion: Heather Holme Sid Geneva

Heather Holme Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Dortholme Goldwyn Alexis

Dortholme Holsteins Grand Champion: Cavanaleck Dundee Olivia

Cavanleck Holsteins Reserve Grand Champion: Cavanaleck BG Sade

Cavanaleck Holsteins Premier Breeder & Cavanaleck Holsteins Premier Exhibitor:

Lennox and Addington Holstein Show August 3, 2013

Niagara Holstein Show August 14, 2013

Judge: Hugh Hunter – 58 Head Junior Champion: Brownlands Sid Fancy

Brownlands Farms Reserve Junior Champion: Brownlands Fever Larissa

Brownlands Farms Grand Champion: Pynacker Milky Spirte

Pynacker Holsteins Reserve Grand Champion: Brownlands Atticus Blaze

Brownlands Farms Premier Breeder & Brownlands Farms Premier Exhibitor:

Judge: Gerry Roefs – 123 Head Junior Champion: Duckett Federal Taz

Gracehaven &Royal Lynn Reserve Junior Champion: Blue Dundee Perfection

Gracehaven Grand Champion: Feederlane Final Cut Emery

Feederlane Farms Reserve Grand Champion: Freurehaven Shottle Lautella

Freurehaven Farms Ltd. Premier Breeder & Abbylayne Premier Exhibitor:

Lindsay Exhibition September 21, 2013

Northumberland Holstein Show August 8, 2013

Judge: John Werry – 99 Head Junior Champion: Leachfield Ladys Lovable

Peter Leach Reserve Junior Champion: Ploegsway Goldwyn Nuts Is U

Aleah & Vanderploeg Grand Champion: Lloyetta Bonanza Rosie

Kawartha Holsteins Reserve Grand Champion: Tomalynn Goldwyn Superstar

Tomalynn Farms Premier Breeder & Tomalynn Farms Premier Exhibitor:

Judge: Lorne Briscoe – 107 Head Junior Champion: Idee Goldwyn Livia

Kingsway Farms Reserve Junior Champion: Signature R Katness

Seavalley, Glenholme, Signature & Todd Edwards Grand Champion: Merlholme Goldwyn Mary Jane

Seavalley & Signature Holsteins Reserve Grand Champion: Knonuadale Jasmine

Kingsway, Trentward & Knonaudale Farms Premier Breeder & Kingsway Farms Premier Exhibitor:

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Ontario Holstein Show September 2, 2013

Perth Waterloo Holstein Show September 13, 2013

Judge: Pierre Boulet – 121 Head Junior Champion: Nordale Leading Edge Moy

O’Conner Land & Cattle Co. Mapel Wood & Genervations Reserve Junior Champion: Mount Elm Destry Snakebite

High Point Farms & Neil & Bryan Anderson Grand Champion: Beckholm Goldwyn Deelila

Beckholm Holsteins Reserve Grand Champion: Rockymountain Goldwyn Trisha

Beckholm Holsteins Premier Breeder: High Point Farms & Loa-De-Mede Farms Ltd. Premier Exhibitor: High Point Farms

Judge: Mike West – 121 Head Junior Champion: Shylane Atlas Nation

John McCallum Reserve Junior Champion: Ulmar Windbrook Elmo

Hans U. Pfister Grand Champion: Eby016 B G Easter Lilly

Pleasant Nook Farms, Amarenlane,

Bar-Lee-I, Rat031, Pre082 & Kee040 Reserve Grand Champion: Therindale Iceburg

Kaymanor Holsteins Premier Breeder & Bosdale Farms Inc. Premier Exhibitor:

Ontario Red and White Show August 13, 2013

Peterborough Holstein Show August 10, 2013

Judge: Donald Dubois – 48 Head Junior Champion: Hanalee G Busty Babe

Hanalee Holsteins & Marty Hazeleger Reserve Junior Champion: Woodfield Detox Madonna

Woodfield Holsteins Grand Champion: Huntshaven Deb Narobi Red

Quality Holsteins Reserve Grand Champion: Valleyriver Stirling Fan

Valleyriver/Glenvue Premier Breeder: Del-Hollow Holsteins Premier Exhibitor: Fradon Holsteins and Del-Hollow Holsteins

Judge: Pete Coleman – 108 Head Junior Champion: Crovalley Goldwyn Rapcity

Crovalley Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Kaymanor Jersey Devil

Peter Leach Grand Champion: Crovalley Gold Ambassador

Crovalley Holsteins Reserve Grand Champion: Crovalley Lheros Vixen

Crovalley Holsteins Premier Breeder & Crovalley Holsteins Premier Exhibitor:

Oxford Holstein Show August 22, 2013

Prescott Holstein Show August 16, 2013

Judge: Michael Heath – 142 Head Junior Champion: Hanalee G Busty Babe

Hanalee Holsteins & Marty Hazeleger Reserve Junior Champion: Hanalee Attic Jaguar

Hanalee Holsteins Grand Champion: GOL 175 Advent Paula

Walnutlawn Holsteins Reserve Grand Champion: Huffmandale Goldwyn Gabrielle

Fountlane/Marthaven Premier Breeder: Maplekay Holsteins Premier Exhibitor: D. W. Karn Farms

Judge: John DeVries – 108 Head Junior Champion: Bonnie Brae Brokaw Meaka

Bonnie Brae Holsteins, Bruce and Susan Mode Reserve Junior Champion: Devans Remark Dempsey

Kirklea Holsteins and Bethany MacDonald Grand Champion: Clarmell Jasper Lynn

Bonnie Brae Bruce and Susan Mode Reserve Grand Champion: Balleybeeny Jasper Suprize

Bonnie Brae, Bruce and Susan Mode Premier Breeder: Neil and Bryan Anderson Premier Exhibitor: Bonnie Brae Bruce and Susan Mode

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Prince Edward Holstein Show September 6, 2013

Stormont Holstein Show August 31, 2013

Judge: Hugh Hunter – 53 Head Junior Champion: Delcreek Naughty Crumble

Waltz Acre Farms & Larry McComb Reserve Junior Champion: Waltz Acre Bondy Windbrook

Waltz Acre Farms Grand Champion: Kingsway Shottle Confusion

Waltz Acre Farms & Larry McComb Reserve Grand Champion: Clerinda Myre Goldwyn Jani

Kuiperscrest Holsteins Premier Breeder: Waltz Acre Farms Premier Exhibitor: Kuipercrest Holsteins

Judge: Charles Menard – 86 Head Junior Champion: Rosevine Dempsey Woopie

Rosvine Farms Reserve Junior Champion: Tomalynn Damion Dorothey

Rosevine Farms Grand Champion: Limbra Mailman Frieda

Huybrgets Farms Ltd. Reserve Grand Champion: Knonaudale India

Knonaudale Farms Premier Breeder: Huybregts Farms Ltd Premier Exhibitor: Knonaudale Farms

Renfrew Holstein Show August 23, 2013

Tri County Holstein Show (Leeds-Grenville and Dundas) August 15, 2013

Judge: Mike West – 87 Head Junior Champion: Interflame Brady Riot

Vicki Fletcher, Brian Enright & Jaquemet Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Jacobs Sid Glory

Pinehaven Farms Grand Champion: Greenlark Goldwyn Luxury

Greenlark Farms Reserve Grand Champion: Greenlark Golden Rose

Greenlark Farms Premier Breeder & Gouldhaven Farms Premier Exhibitor:

Simcoe Holstein Show August 21, 2013 Judge: Carl Pheonix – 111 Head Junior Champion: Century Star Fever Sassy

Century Star Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Galo89 Sanchez Nitrous

Century Star & Binalee Holsteins, Harold & Lois Wright Grand Champion: Showline Guardian Boots

Bill Gibson, Brock Gillies, Valleyriver Reserve Grand Champion: Morsan Sanchez Justine

Fishervale Acres Ltd Premier Breeder: Harvdale Holsteins Premier Exhibitor: Century Star Holsteins

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Signature, Glennholme, Advantage & Seavalley Reserve Junior Champion: Ggi Atwood Bambi

Pennylane Holsteins Grand Champion: Grasshill Sovereign Queen

Advantage, Salem & Pheonix Reserve Grand Champion: Harmony View Ryanna

Brian Enright Premier Breeder & Maple-ain Holsteins Premier Exhibitor:

York Region Heifer Show October 3, 2013 Judge: Larry Sheardown – 62 Head Junior Champion: Duckett-SA Jordan Fargo

Pegg Investments Ltd Emilane, RiskNRoll,

Vale-O-Skene & G Troup Reserve Junior Champion: Langelands Attic Popstar

Langelands Farms Premier Breeder: Beckridge Holsteins Premier Exhibitor: Beckholm Holsteins

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OntarioSummerShow The 17th annual Ontario Summer Show was judged by Bruce Mode of Vankleek Hill ON, in the coverall show ring at the Lindsay Central Exhibition grounds on a beautiful summer’s day. In total 178 head were evaluated. Bruce and his associate and ring man Carl Phoenix both commented on the honour and privilege to judge the well presented high quality cattle on display. Grand Champion went to the Mature Cow, Calbrett Goldwyn Layla, owned by Cormdale Genetics, Genervations, Paul & Kim Krueger and Al-Be-Ro Land & Cattle who went on 3 days later to be one of the top selling individuals in the Cormdale Summer Sale, selling to Comestar and Ponderosa Holsteins.

Reserve Grand, Intermediate Champion and High BCA Cow of the Show was won by Valleyville Rae Lyn, the first place Senior 3-Year-Old owned by Quality Holsteins, Granja Ponderosa and Al-Be-Ro Land & Cattle. The Honourable Mention Champion and Reserve Intermediate Champion went to Raivue Sanchez Pamela who made her show ring debut for Raivue Farms Ltd and Superior Polled Genetics. Futurecrest Aftershock Tahlia owned by Quality and Futurecrest Holsteins was the first place Senior 2-Year-Old and Honourable Mention Intermediate Champion.

The Junior Champion rosette was presented to the winning Intermediate Yearling, Winright Sid Elegance owned by Brian Joseph Enright. The Reserve Champion rosette was earned by the winning Senior Calf, Claircrest Sid Checkers who was recently purchased by her owners Aleah Farms, Beckholm Holsteins and Joel Phoenix. Premier

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Breeder and Exhibitor of both the Junior and Senior divisions were won by Crovalley Holsteins.

One of the constant strengths of the success of the show is the energy and enthusiasm provided by the East-Central district 4-H members as they compete in showmanship and clipping competitions. Winning Championship Showmanship honours went to top Intermediate, Peter Leach, Reserve Dan Werry and Honourable Mention Taryn Campbell.

Other class winners included Junior Showman Caden Finley and Intermediate Showman Siobhan Teel. The second Senior Calf, Duckett Federal Taz owned by Gracehaven & Royal Lynn Holsteins and is the 4-H project of Christine Armstrong was Honourable Mention Junior Champion and the Champion 4-H entry. Reserve Champion 4-H Calf went to Shawn Potter on Century Star Fever Sassy. Honourable Mention 4-H went to Bethany MacDonald. Earning the Champion Clipper award was Kyle Stockdale followed by Quinton Baird, Ryan Crowley and Dan Werry.

The Ontario Summer Show continues to be recognized as one of the premier shows in Canada. This is a result in large part due to the efforts of a hard working show committee and the great support of area sponsors. Other highlights of the week included a very competitive Inter-County 4-H Judging Competition and a tag sale hosted by Hanover Hill Sales and Marketing at Salem Holsteins. The 2014 show is scheduled for July 25th, we look forward to your participation.

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Oxford County Holstein Breeder’s Association 2013 Show Results

142 head exhibited by 53 exhibitors

Grand Champion Walnutlawn Farms with GOL 175 Advent Paula Reserve Grand Champion Fountlane and Marthaven with Huffmandale Goldwyn Gabrielle Champion Breeders Herd Cityview Holsteins Premier Breeder Maplekay Farms Ltd Premier Exhibitor D.W. Karn Farms Junior Champion Hanalee Holsteins & Marty Hazeleger with Hanalee G Busty Babe Reserve Junior Champion Hanalee Holsteins with Hanalee Attic Jaguar

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Northumberland Holstein Show Results GRAND CHAMPION: MERLHOLME GOLDWYN MARY JANE Owned by Seavalley and Signature Holsteins

RESERVE CHAMPION: KNONAUDALE JASMINE

Owned by Kingsway, Trentward and Knonaudale Holsteins

BEST BRED & OWNED & HON. MENTION: KINGSWAY TENACIOUS ROCHELLE PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR: Kingsway Holsteins RUNNER UP –

PREMIER BREEDER & EXHIBITOR – Claircrest Holsteins

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Reserve Grand Champion

CALBRETT GOLDWYN LAYLA

VALLEYVILLE RAE LYNN

Sponsored by Quality Seeds Ltd.

Sponsored by Grand Valley Fortifiers Cormdale, Genervations, Paul & Kim Krueger, Al-Be-Ro Land & Cattle

Intermediate Champion

Sponsored by Agribrands Purina Canada Inc.

VALLEYVILLE RAE LYNN

Quality, Ponderosa & Al-Be-Ro Land & Cattle

Junior Champion Sponsored by Select Sires

WINRIGHT SID ELEGANCE Brian Enright

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Quality, Ponderosa & Al-Be-Ro Land & Cattle

Reserve Intermediate Champion Sponsored by Robrook Farms

RAIVUE SANCHEZ PAMELA

Premier Exhibitor

Crovalley Holsteins

Premier Junior Breeder

Sponsored by the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Premier Junior Exhibitor Sponsored by the Bank of Montreal

Crovalley Holsteins

Raivue, Robrook & Superior Polled Genetics

Reserve Junior Champion Sponsored by CIBC

CLAIRCREST SID CHECKERS

High BCA

Sponsored by English Trailer Sales

VALLEYVILLE RAE LYNN

Quality, Ponderosa & Al-Be-Ro Land & Cattle

Aleah, Joel Phoenix & Beckholm

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Sponsored by Farm Credit Canada & EastGen*

SILDAJAK ATTIC SUGER Sildajak Holsteins, Barclay Pheonix & Far-Row Holsteins

SummerYearling

Sponsored by Syngenta Seeds (Ken Heffernan) and EastGen*

CLAIRCREST WINDFALL ADMIRE

WINRIGHT SID ELEGANCE Brian Enright

Clair E. Petherick

JuniorYearling

Intermediate Heifer Sponsored by Royal Bank of Canada

Sponsored by ABS Global (Canada) Inc./ St. Jacobs ABC & EastGen*

DEVANS REMARK DEMPSEY

HANALEE G BUSTY BABE

Robert D. & Bethany MacDonald

Hank & Nancy-Lee Hazeleger

Senior Heifer

Champion 4-H Calf Sponsored by National Bank

Sponsored by Starfra Feeds – Frank and Paul McMahon

CLAIRCREST SID CHECKERS Aleah, Joel Phoenix & Beckholm

WinterYearling

Sponsored Sunderland Co-Operative & EastGen*

DUCKETT FEDERAL TAZ Christine Armstrong

SeniorYearling

Sponsored by Dairy Source – Troy Woods

CROVALLEY LAUTHORITY ANDORRA Penny Lane Holsteins

Junior Herd

Sponsored by Peterborough & Lennox & Addington Holstein Clubs

CROVALLEY HOLSTEINS

CENTURY STAR FEVER SASSY

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Callaghan Farm Supply, Pickseed Inc., Pioneer, Foundation Genetics, GayLea Foods Inc., BDO Dunwoody LLP, Ontario County Holstein Club, Glen Isle Farms, City of Kawartha Lakes Economic Development, Lindsay Central Ex, Wade Reeds General Contracting Ltd., Moynes Ford, EastGen, Cowsmo.com, Buyholsteins.com, Superior Polled Genetics, Ontario Holstein Branch

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Senior 3 Year Old & BestUdder

CAVANALECK BRAXTON ASPIRE

VALLEYVILLE RAE LYNN

Sponsored by ProRich Seeds Inc. & EastGen* Sponsored by Hub Int’l

Cavanaleck Farms Ltd.

Sponsored by Udder Comfort Sponsored by Hub Int’l

Mature Cow & BestUdder

Sponsored by Nutri-Sci 2000 Inc. & EastGen* Sponsored by Hub Int’l

CALBRETT GOLDWYN LAYLA Cormdale Genetics, Genervations, Paul & Kim Krueger & Al-Be-Ro Land & Cattle

Quality Holsteins, Granja Ponderosa & Al-Be-Ro Land & Cattle

Breeder' s Herd

Senior 2 Year Old & BestUdder

Sponsored by Sunderland Feed Supply & EastGen* Sponsored by Hub Int’l

FUTURECREST AFTERSHOCK TAHLIA

4 Year Old

Sponsored by Hamilton Township Mutual Insurance Company

Sponsored by Maizex Seeds – Wade & Ryan Finlay

CROVALLEY HOLSTEINS

NORDALE GOLDWYN RICKY Hodglynn Holsteins, Little Star Holsteins, Colin Michael Pool & Kevin Jay Doeberiener

Quality & Futurecrest Holsteins

Dairy Herd

Sponsored by BDO Dunwoody LLP

KINGSWAY FARMS

Junior 3 Year Old & BestUdder Sponsored by TD Canada Trust Sponsored by Hub Int’l

LOOKOUT GOLDWYN CASEA Hodglynn Holsteins & Gary Jones

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GERANN ROY GRENDEL Quality Holsteins

*THANK YOU TO EASTGEN FOR SPONSORING THE BEST BRED & OWNED AWARDS GENERVATIONS JACKPOT WINNERS: Kingsway Farms, Beckholm Holsteins, Cormdale Genetics Inc, Ferme Yvon Sicard & Desnettes Holsteins, Crovalley Holsteins, Barclay Phoenix, Emilane Holsteins.

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Grand Champion Cash Award Sponsored by Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Co. Lindsay

$1,000

Cormdale, Genervations, Paul & Kim Krueger, Al-Be-Ro Land & Cattle

Intermediate Champion Cash Award Sponsored by Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Co. Lindsay

$750

Quality, Ponderosa & Al-Be-Ro Land & Cattle

Junior Champion Cash Award Sponsored by Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Co. Lindsay

$500

Brian Enright

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4-H Showmanship Champion

Sponsored by Jones Feed Mill Ltd., Jackson Water Conditioning, Holstein Canada & Northumberland County Holstein Club

Peter Leach Reserve: Dan Werry Honourable Mention: Taryn Campbell Champion:

Champion 4-H Clipper

Co-Sponsored by Importations A Rivard Inc. & Kawartha Lakes Agri Services Champion Clipper:

Kyle Stockdale

Junior Parade of Champions Jackpot Sponsored by DeLaval

SILDAJAK ATTIC SUGER Sildajak Holsteins, Barclay Pheonix & Far-Row Holsteins

Intermediate Parade of Champions Jackpot Sponsored by DeLaval

FUTURECREST AFTERSHOCK TAHLIA Quality and Futurecrest Holsteins

4-H Showmanship Jackpots 4 x $100 donated by DeLaval

Grand Parade of Champions Jackpot

Josh Ormiston, Nicole Bray, Kevin Shier & Taryn Campbell

Starbrite Goldwyn Lucky

Sponsored by DeLaval

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Ontario dominates in many a The 2013 World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI will be memorable for many people as Ontario residents claimed many prizes in different competitions. The first blue ribbon claimed by an Ontario person was Adrian Franken of Teeswater who won the Youth Fitting Contest over other clippers from the US, Canada and Germany.

The Red and White Holstein show continues to impress spectators for the size of the show but also for the continued improvement of Red and White Holsteins over the years. A scream of excitement came from the rail when Hanalee G Busty Babe won Junior Champion of this show. Babe won the Junior Yearling class and is owned by Hank and NancyLee Hazeleger and Marty Hazeleger of Embro. Ontario

bred animals placing 4th in class were Calbrett Rdlnr Suprise-Red-ET in the Summer Yearlings, Lochdale Shaquille Missy in the Junior 3 Year Olds and Valleyriver Jup Rudy in the Four Year Old class.

On the Thursday evening, World Dairy Expo hosts a showmanship contest with a different judge for the Junior, Intermediate and Senior divisions. A total of 288 participants took part over the three divisions. Carl Phoenix of Sunderland judged the Intermediate division and placed Madison Dyment of Burgessville as his first place competitor. In the Senior Division, Murray Reissner of Woodstock placed the class with two Ontario participants taking part. Reissner placed Vanessa Crowley

The Crowley family of Crovalley Holsteins had 1st Place Best Bred and Owned in the Junior Yearling class and 3rd Junior Three Best Females.

Judge Murray Reissner of Woodstock with Senior Showmanship winners.

Beside Murray in First was Vanessa Crowley and fourth from the left is Adrian Franken who was 3rd Senior Showman and Champion Fitter.

Grand Champion, Reserve and Honourable Mention of the Holstein Show were all bred in Canada. Jim Butler (3387) holds Monique and Tom Cull (3370) holds Cameron.

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aspects at World Dairy Expo of Peterborough as his top showperson and Adrian Franken of Teeswater as his third place showperson. Congratulations to these Ontario 4-H members for their excellent work in the showmanship contest.

The World Classic sale celebrated their 25th anniversary and a calf from Ontario topped the sale. Oconnors Aikman Scarlet-Red-ET was sold for $131,000 for owners Genervations, Mapel Wood and O’Connors to the Scarlet Syndicate c/o Patty Jones of Puslinch.

Hanalee G Busty Babe was Junior Champion of the Red and White Show for Hanalee Holsteins and Marty Hazeleger, Embro.

Madison Dyment placed first in the Intermediate Showmanship class (second person in from the left) beside Judge Carl Pheonix.

The Holstein Show was judged by Justin Burdette of Mercersburg, PA and he was challenged to place 412 animals over the two days of the show. Crovalley Holsteins of Hastings took four heifers and placed 5th in Junior Calf, 6th in Junior Yearling who was also 1st Best Bred & Owned and 3rd Junior Best Three Females anchored by their 3rd place Intermediate Calf, Crovalley Lavanguard Adele.

Eastern Ontario’s Signature R Katness placed 3rd in the Summer Yearling class for Signature, Edwards, Seavalley, Glennholme, Eaton and Coates. Benrise Gold Jewellry bred

by Tom Benshop of Bowmanville placed 2nd in the Junior Yearling class for her new owners from Ohio. Phoenix GR Gloria is bred by Barclay Phoenix of Greenbank and High Point Holsteins of Port Perry and she was 3rd Senior Yearling for Siemers of WI. Charwill Farms of Wallenstein bred the 1st prize Senior 2 Year Old, Charwill Attic Marcy who is out of Dixellen Leduc Mavis. Marcy is now owned by GenCom Holsteins. The class that everyone was anticipating was the Four Year Old class and it did not disappoint with a tremendous group of cows. Heading to the top of the class was a pair of cows that were bred in Ontario. Winning the class was Cookview Goldwyn Monique that was bred by Kevin Cook of Stratford and now owned by Butlerview.

Placing a close second was Robrook Goldwyn Cameron and she is bred by Robin Parish of Woodville. This pair went on to claim Intermediate and Reserve Champion and then Reserve and Honourable Mention Grand Champion behind Bonaccueil Maya Goldwyn for Ty-D, Jacobs, A & R Boulet and Droulet of Quebec. Other strong finishes for Ontario cows was Willowholme Goldwyn Jessica placing 3rd in the Mature Cow class for breeder Howard Elliott of Lowbanks and now owned by Blondin and Villyvon of Quebec. Perenial favourite, Starbrite Lyster Lyndsay graced the ring again and placed 2nd in the 125,000 lb class for owner and breeder Starbrite Holsteins of Mildmay and partner Hodglynn Holsteins of Kincardine.

Congratulations to all of the exhibitors that took part in World Dairy Expo and to all the Ontario breeders that have bred so many great cattle to show on the coloured shavings.

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(l to r) Jason French, Ontario Holstein Branch and Dairy Youth Award Winners, Cameron Graham, Dan Dykxhoorn, Kevin Klages and Amber Kilgour.

PHOTOS BELOW (left to right): 1. Regancrest S Chassity-ET EX-92 shows herself off to the group at Butlerview.

2. Joe Engel talks about Luck-E Advent Atlanta EX-94 with EX-96 udder at Luck-E. 3. The Show Room at Milksource displaying their show winnings.

4. Tom Kestell shows Kevin four EX cows with each over 60,000lb lactations as 3 year olds.

5. The Ryan’s beautiful farm for Ryan-Vu Holsteins of Fond-du-Lac, Wisconsin.

6. Steve Abel (left) and group in front of one Cover-All barn housing their 1500 cow herd.

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The four winners of the 2013 Ontario Dairy Youth Award did not know each other prior to their trip to World Dairy Expo but they had one thing in common, the love for the Holstein cow. The trip included Amber Kilgour from Maxville, Cameron Graham from Picton, Kevin Klages from Neustadt and Dan Dykxhoorn from Springfield and were accompanied by Jason French from Ontario Holstein.

On the way to World Dairy Expo on Thursday, the group stopped at Rosy Lane Holsteins where junior partner, Jordan Matthews showed how they manage their 800 cow herd. They breed for animals that have strength but not stature and give high volumes of milk.

After leaving our hotel in Fond-du-Lac, WI on Wednesday morning, the group headed to one of the farms of Milksource. Tidy View Farms is where their head office is located and they milk 6,000 cows at that location. We also toured their show barn where they house many recipients for ET. Ragnar Holsteins was the second stop where Mark and Angie Ulness toured us through their 80 cow tie stall herd and fed us lunch while we discussed with them how they manage their operation with current milk prices. Ever-Green View Holsteins is owned by Tom and Gin Kestell and their herd boasts a 17,500 kg herd average with Tom selling 3,500 embryos a year.

His new clients are in India and China along with Russia, where he spent 20 days visiting to make contacts for sales. Ryan-Vu Holsteins is owned by the Ryan family and they milk 80 cows in a tie stall environment. Chad and Amy Ryan manage this marketable herd as well as work off the farm. Therefore they start their day at 3:20am with kids in tote! The final stop was to Abel Dairy where Steve Abel is the fourth generation on the farm and has grown the herd to 1,500 cows. They are housed in two Cover-All buildings and one conventional barn. A new Heat-Time system has been installed with each cow being monitored for ruminant trends as well as activity.

The four winners of the Ontario Dairy Youth Award agreed that this trip was an unbelievable experience. They got to know more people in their industry, pick up management tips at the farms visited and learn more about what genetics are working to make the kind of cow that they are striving to attain. They would encourage all dairy producers to apply for this award as it will be amongst the top things that they have been a part of during their career.

The National Dairy Shrine in Fort Atkinson, WI is the curator of information and pictures of all dairy breeds for World Dairy Expo and the state of Wisconsin. Pictures from each breed’s grand champions at Chicago and Madison are on display and it is The first day of touring farms took the group to Butlerview interesting to see the development of each breed.

Holsteins where they viewed their show barns and saw the large number of heifers that were on IVF. The Engel family’s Luck-E The 2013 World Dairy Expo did not disappoint our group with the Holstein herd impressed the group with their highly classified cows incredible quality of cattle on display and the enormous size of the with many backed by Ontario bred cows. The final stop of our first trade show. When at this international event, we were proud to be day was Budjon Farms where they have their own herd plus over 100 Canadian with so many of the country’s cattle placing at the top of the classes.

ET calves and show cows boarded at their farm.

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Holstein Youth Four Junior Dairy Shows were held across the province again this year. These shows are a perfect opportunity for junior 4-Hers to compete at a regional level and gain first-hand show experience at the same time. Thank you to all of the sponsors, volunteers, 4-H leaders and parents who support our junior shows each year!

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June 28-29, 2013

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East-Central

July 8-9, 2013

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July 15-16, 2013

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Reserve Champion Calf:

Kyle Rivington

Katelyn Redner of Northumberland

Caitlin Allen of Prescott

Payneside MacN Cheese for Aimee Vanloon of Stormont

Brissfrance Fever Penelope for Melissa Brisson of Russell

Will Pulfer

Lily Bullock of Peterborough

Brooke Benshop of Durham

Kawartha Braxton Roxette for Ryan Peeters of Kawartha Lakes

Altona Lea Stanley Cup Gretzky for Cameron Barkey of Durham East

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Grace MacLeod of Oxford

Emily DeKlein of Middlesex

Sleegerdale Reagan Ikea for Emily DeKlein of Middlesex

Hanalee Fever Havanna for Grace MacLeod of Oxford

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Mikayla Ringelberg of Wentworth

Micaela Hill of Grey

Bridon Rocket Amuse for Brent Sayles of Brant

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West-Central 1. John Drummond explains feeding and filling your 4-H calf, 2. Participants filling out a crossword puzzle for what to bring to the show, 3. Heat of Intermediate Calves, 4. Brent Sayles (r) and Michael McCannell (l) had first and second Senior Calves, 5. Judge Glen Burgess making his final decision on the Junior Champion lineup, 6. Kasja Bowman and Dana Schaffner enjoying some down time with their calves, 7. Last minute preparation, John Linde and Mariejka Boerefyne fix the halter while Shannon McDougll holds the calf, 8. Junior showmanship final (r to l) Philip Bos, Emma Stere and Raechel Charlton. (Photos by Julie McIntosh and Jason French)

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21-YEAR OLD BRiaN BERRY OF LEEDS COUNTY IS VERY PASSIONATE AND INVOLVED IN THE DAIRY INDUSTRY.

purchased as a fresh two year from Hugh Fawcett in Winchester. Rosalie currently has five pregnancies on the way and two heifers on the ground. She has a projected rolling BCA of 320-366-300. Another favourite is Midas Touch ATWD Revlon who scored Very Good as a two-year-old and is due in December. She has five pregnancies on the way and two heifers so far.

Brian Berry is proof that a young person can start small and build some exceptional Holstein genetics quickly.

Brian owns and operates Rock-A-Berry Holsteins along with his grandpa, William Berry and parents David and Lisa Berry. The Berry family is currently milking between 2025 cows in a tie-stall barn near Seeley’s Bay. The property has always been home to livestock and been owned by a Berry family member since it was first purchased in 1820 by ancestor John Berry. Along with the dairy operation, the Berry family runs 400 acres of alfalfa, corn and soybeans and custom operates 1000 acres.

Six years ago, the Berry family became a one hundred per cent purebred herd and started to register animals under the RockA-Berry prefix. They currently have a herd classification of two Excellent, 15 Very Good and nine Good Plus with a rolling BCA of 248-253-243.

Brian was a huge influence when the family moved to become a purebred herd. He started talking to fellow 4-H members at the EBI Showcase in Spencerville and learned the benefits of having a purebred herd and using tools such as classification to improve the genetics and overall management on the family farm.

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“I learned to not be afraid to ask questions,” Brian says. Gordy Black, who raises heifers for Brian Berry, has been a mentor to Brian in the past as he becomes more informed about dairy genetics.

Brian Berry (centre) was Reserve Grand Champion 4-H with Junior Yearling, Montdale Dundee Jenny at the County Show. Honourable Mention Grand 4-H went to Emma Farlinger (left) and Colleen Halpenny (right) took home Grand Champion 4-H.

Last year, Brian competed at the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic for the first time with his homebred 4-H project, Rock-ABerry Tencount. This year, his 4-H project is Montdale Dundee Jenny. She was recently first place Junior Yearling and Reserve Grand 4-H heifer.

In the future, Brian hopes to take over the family farm where he would like to continue to build deep pedigrees in hopes of being able to breed an Excellent 97-point cow one day. He also wants to be able to compete competitively at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Holstein show.

At the age of 13, Brian purchased his first animal Stoneden Skyfame Beauty with his dad David and worked on the farm during the summer to pay off his portion of the purchase. Now 21, he has purchased eight animals himself under the Rock-A-Berry Prefix.

Brian’s favourite cow in the barn is Bullsbrow FBI Rosalie, an EX-91-2E cow that he

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Brian Berry (holding calf with Peyton Sommerdyk in his arms) placed first with his 4-H project, Junior Yearling, Montdale Dundee Jenny at the County Show. Also in the picture is (back l to r) Ritchie Sommerdyk and Lindsey Black-Sommerdyk and (front l to r) Macie Sommerdyk and Montana Murphy.

Brian Berry’s enthusiasm towards the dairy industry, and his goal-driven personality to improving and contributing to RockA-Berry Holsteins has definitely not gone unnoticed.

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2013 Inter-County 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Competition Despite an unusual chill in the air, junior and senior 4-H members from across the province participated in the 24th Annual Inter-County Judging Competition on July 24 held at the Lindsay Fairgrounds in conjunction with the Ontario Summer Show, judging nine classes of cattle throughout the day.

winning team well in Madison.

Participants began the day writing a quiz based on material from the “You be the Judge” manual, which all young judges use to hone their skills. After completing the 50-point quiz, the 4-Her’s evaluated three classes of Holsteins, three classes of Jerseys and one class each of Brown Swiss, Guernsey and Ayrshire cattle.

Courtney O’Neill was named High Individual winner in the senior category. She also won many other senior category awards. High Individual Runner-Up was Alan Nanne.

After lunch, participants reconvened to give their reasons for evaluation by the official judges of the day: Murray Reissner, Ken Empey, Bert Stewert, Jennifer Peart, Dean Warner, Stephanie Warner-Murphy, Brian Carscadden, Kevin McLean and Terry Beckett. Senior members gave reasons on six of the classes they judged in the morning while juniors gave reasons on three. The official judges gave their official placings and cuts to finish off the afternoon.

A fabulous roast beef dinner was enjoyed by all participants, volunteers and sponsors as the group looked forward to the announcement of the four participants who had won the 10-day all-expenses-paid trip to Madison, Wisconsin to attend World Dairy Expo.

Jason French of the Ontario Holstein Branch thanked the sponsors and volunteers for the successful day. Sarah McIntosh of John Deere, the event’s premier sponsor, congratulated all participants and wished the Award High Team & Coach

The following winners will represent Ontario at the World Dairy Expo where they will compete in the 92nd National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest; Courtney O’Neill of Lennox and Addington, Eric Donnan of Hastings, Dan Werry and Patrick Baird both of Durham West. They were among the top winners of the day and will travel to Madison for 10 days in October with Bert Stewart and Murray Reissner as coaches.

Winning High Senior Team and Coach this year was the Durham West County team made up of Dan Werry and Patrick Baird, coached by John Werry. The Runner-Up High Team and Coach were Alan Nanne and Krista Fraser from Wellington County, coached by Bert Stewert.

Madison Dyment had an outstanding day in the junior division winning the High Individual, High Quiz, High Placings, and High Reasons to name a few. The High Individual Runner-Up was Brent Sikma of Durham East. This year’s High Team in the junior division was made up of Brent Sikma and Brett Stockdale, coached by Glenn Barkey of Durham East. Elaine Jeffs and Rebecca Redner, coached by Christina Petty, of Northumberland were runners-up. Congratulations to all 2013 winners listed below!

Without the dedication and support of the Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund and John Deere as well as the many sponsors, committee members and volunteers the Inter-County Cattle Judging Competition would not be possible. They made the event run smoothly.

Senior Winner

Senior Runner-up

Junior Winner

Junior Runner-up

Durham West 1 (John Werry) Dan Werry Patrick Baird

Wellington 1 (Bert Stewart) Alan Nanne Krista Fraser

Durhan East 1 (Glenn Barkey) Brent Sikma Brett Stockdale

Northumberland (Christina Petty) Elaine Jeffs Rebecca Redner

High Individual

Courtney O'Neill

Alan Nanne

Madison Dyment

Brent Sikma

High Placing

Courtney O'Neill

Eric Donnan

Madison Dyment

Kyleigh Jampen

High Reasons

Courtney O'Neill

Jennifer Charlton

Madison Dyment

Brent Sikma

High Holsteins

Courtney O'Neill

Collin Allardyce

Madison Dyment

Rebecca Redner

High Jerseys

Marty Hazeleger

Courtney O'Neill

Madison Dyment

Kirkland Reaney

High Other Breeds

Jennifer Charlton

Patrick Baird

Brent Stockdale

Shannon Prins

High Quiz

Courtney O'Neill

Patrick Baird

Madison Dyment

Mikayla Ringelberg

Rookie Award

Julia Romagnoli

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Charlene Elliott

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High Senior Individual Courtney O’Neill with sponsor Bert Stewart.

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High Junior Individual Madison Dyment with Ken Empey.

Thank you to our sponsors: Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund John Deere Ltd. Ontario Holstein Branch Genervations 4-H Ontario ABS Canada C.I.B.C. Jersey Ontario Gay Lea Foods Cooperative Ltd. Grand Valley Fortifiers Ontario Joint Dairy Breeds Committee Scotiabank T.D. Canada Trust

Sarah McIntosh (centre) of John Deere Canada with the 2013 Ontario Dairy Judging Team (l to r) Patrick Baird, Eric Donnan, Courtney O’Neill and Dan Werry. Coaches Bert Stewart (far left) and Murray Reissner (far right) will accompany the team to Madison in October.

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2013 Ontario Holstein Scholarship Winners Sponsored by the Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund The Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund announces this year’s scholarship winners. Four students pursuing degrees at the university level and two pursuing diplomas at the college level will each receive a scholarship worth $1,000.

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The Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund is also announcing another scholarship in conjunction with their regular scholarships.

The Lyle Martin High Achievement Scholarship Award is awarded to the student that has completed an application for the Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund Scholarship and displays the most impressive application based on community, post-secondary and agriculture involvement along with success with 4-H program. The award of $750 per year is sponsored by CanWest DHI and EastGen. This inaugural award winner is Andrew Brekveld. Although there is no 4-H in the Thunder Bay area, the judges were impressed with Andrew’s involvement in agricultural events in his area.

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Amanda is currently enrolled at the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus studying in the agriculture program where she studies all aspects of agriculture from livestock management practices to sustainable agriculture. She is involved on her home farm, from milking to breeding to registering calves. She sees her future in agriculture, returning to her own farm, possibly working as a dairy nutritionist.

Jennifer is currently working towards a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at the University of Guelph with a major in Animal Science. She is keenly involved in her family’s dairy operation, does relief milking and works for Cargill as a crop scout. She is actively involved with her class, the judging team and College Royal at the University of Guelph. After graduation, Jennifer would like to work in the dairy industry before returning home to farm.

Jenna is enrolled in her second year in Lambton College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. She plays an active role helping her dad with their mixed Holstein and Jersey herd, showing care and compassion to the animals as she plans to in her nursing career. As Jenna looks into the future, she wants to be a nurse and buy her family’s farm to continue the tradition of milking cows.

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Craig Leroy

Hiske Renkema

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Andrew attends the University of Guelph – Kemptville Campus in the Associate Diploma of Agriculture Program. He has actively been involved on his family’s farm as well as working for others in the Thunder Bay area, and in the Kemptville area while at school. Andrew’s future goal is to own a dairy farm and be able to provide quality milk for the residents of Thunder Bay as well as be involved in agricultural clubs and organizations within the district.

Craig is studying Animal Science in the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program at the University of Guelph. Craig has been heavily involved at the University of Guelph being his class president and calling for square dance teams, for which he has won awards. He has also had success in the showring with 4-H where he has completed 35 projects. Craig would like to become a vet and operate his own practice in the future.

Hiske attends the University of Guelph in the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program with a minor in Business Administration.

Currently a herd manager at her family’s second farm where the herd is under the prefix of Halfway, Hiske will return there when she is done school to manage and “Always do your best. What you plant now, increase the dairy herd to 120 head and the you will harvest later.” flock of sheep to 500.

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The scholarship is established in the name of Lyle Martin, a well-respected 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.

Lyle Martin set high standards for himself.

He was often quoted saying:

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Wim Muilwyk knew just what he wanted for his 21st birthday, to register his herd of cattle, and for me it was a great day to call on this keen young dairy farmer!

Wim has had a great deal of working experience in his short lifetime, but there is no question that he has found his calling in dairy farming. His keen knowledge of genetics and his love of the industry make for a great future in this industry. Wim grew up on a dairy farm in Oxford County, just outside of Brownsville. He, along with his older brother, 2 younger brothers and a sister, assisted his parents with milking around 250 head of Holsteins.

Since purchasing the farm in July of 2011, a new 4 row sand bedded free-stall barn has been erected to further improve on cow comfort and allow for the opportunity to expand if possible. A double-eight parallel parlor was chosen over a robot simply due to the fact that Wim truly loves working hands on with his cows and feels that milking them twice a day is the best way to know them.

Wim is very proud of the animals that he is working with and Although his parents didn’t register appreciates the solid breeding of their animals, they taught their the previous owners. His interest in children the importance of good genetics and the desire to have more management and knowing your information on cow families drove animals. This is something that his decision to register his herd, has resonated with Wim. From a that was already on DHI. Wim very young age, he developed a uses registration as a management very keen interest in pedigrees and tool for inbreeding and sees it as he has gained a great knowledge in a financial benefit when selling breeding and genetics. To this end, animals from his Eastedge prefix. his knowledge of both modern Classification will be next for this Wim Muilwyk in his new barn. day and earlier used bulls would herd. Wim feels that it will help impress even some of the greatest him to select bulls more accurately cow men in our industry. and sees this program as offering a great satisfaction to see good cows score well. When asked what his goals are, this young dairyman would Wim started making breeding decisions on his home farm at the age like to sustain a herd with high production/components along with of 15 and was doing the breeding himself at 16. He started working high classification. at Nagelhaven Farms during his high school years which only fueled his interest in attaining more knowledge about genetics. Wim recalls Experience the benefits of animal registration seeing an animal in the parlor that he considered to have great and classification! confirmation and he would write down her registration number so that he could look her up on the farm computer after work and see • Available to all herds who have not classified in two or more years.

• Herd consultation visit with an experienced classifier. Discuss the what her pedigree was.

Once Wim graduated from high school he took a job with an excavation company for a year. His parents were looking for ways to ensure that their two oldest sons could continue in the dairy industry and as luck would have it, they were able to purchase a 100 acre farm with 49 kgs of quota and 120 head of cattle about two miles from the home farm just in Elgin County. Wim’s older brother chose to stay on the home farm, so this new venture was offered to Wim. Then 19, he gladly jumped at the opportunity.

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benefits of classification and how the information can be used on farm.

• No charge herd visit fee (regular or mid round) for first classification.

• For qualifying herds with no registration activity for 3 or more years the program will also offer: – Registration fee discounted by 50% for all animals (excluding base) registered within 6 months of commitment to the program.

– No charge to transfer ownership of animals resident in the herd prior.

– To qualify for the registration savings herds must agree to participate in at least one classification visit.

• Ontario Holstein Field staff are available to help you with the registration process.

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Top Ontario Herds for Classification Improvement from 2008 to 2012 The Link is bringing you another set of statistics from Holstein Canada for Ontario Holstein herds. Holstein Canada calculates the top herds in Ontario for classification improvement from 2008 to 2012. The herds are grouped based on the number of registrations in 2012 and had at least 5 first lactation animals classified. FS= Final Score

Top 10 Herd Prefix

Class.

2008

AvgFS. 2008

Class.

2012

AvgFS. 2012

FS Improv.

Herd Prefix

Classification Herd Size 10-14 Registrations Per Year Class.

2008

AvgFS. 2008

Class.

2012

AvgFS. 2012

FS Improv.

ROCKABERRY

5

76.20

8

82.25

6.05

DALFRED

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75.11

8

80.38

5.26

NORHAM

15

76.13

6

80.67

4.53

SUURDT FARMS

12

76.33

8

81.25

4.92

MILTENVIEW

21

77.86

6

81.83

3.98

MDG

11

78.18

12

82.50

4.32

BARGEE

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75.86

11

79.73

3.87

ROBNIQUE

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75.71

5

80.00

4.29

BOFI

8

76.63

5

80.40

3.78

ERBCREST

20

80.10

22

84.14

4.04

ELAURA MAR

14

76.93

5

80.60

3.67

HOWANNE

12

76.00

17

80.00

4.00

HIGHRAIL

6

76.00

8

79.63

3.63

HAWDON

18

74.94

13

78.69

3.75

LYNCH FARM

16

78.75

7

82.00

3.25

LEPDALE

7

78.29

15

81.47

3.18

RAEFIELD

5

75.80

12

78.92

3.12

KEEMUSE

17

78.06

9

81.11

3.05

CHURCHDALE

19

76.32

18

79.11

2.80

LARMVIEW

20

78.80

6

81.83

3.03

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Classification Herd Size 15-19 Registrations Per Year

Herd Prefix

Class.

2008

AvgFS. 2008

Class.

2012

AvgFS. 2012

FS Improv.

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MAPLE BANK

10

77.00

9

82.33

5.33

9

74.78

13

80.08

5.30

GLENIRVINE

11

76.00

14

81.07

5.07

ELIZADON

21

79.81

16

84.25

4.44

HAVELEA

Classification Herd Size 20-24 Registrations Per Year Class.

2008

AvgFS. 2008

Class.

2012

AvgFS. 2012

FS Improv.

BRISCOELEA

7

77.00

15

81.53

4.53

PIONEERCREEK

13

75.77

10

80.30

4.53

BERLETT

7

76.00

7

80.43

4.43

ROOYALDALE

16

77.63

18

81.44

3.82

DONEGAL

6

77.17

8

81.38

4.21

PRINSVILLE

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77.94

23

81.39

3.45

MURRAYHILL

11

74.82

13

78.77

3.95

STERKDALE

8

75.25

6

78.67

3.42

TECA

26

77.23

7

81.14

3.91

AMICALE

11

74.82

35

78.11

3.30

JAYWESTACRE

10

75.90

22

79.68

3.78

ROCKEYNOL

13

76.31

12

79.58

3.28

HILLCREST

14

78.86

11

82.64

3.78

CEDARLEA

15

78.27

6

81.33

3.07

IVALEA

16

73.44

15

77.20

3.76

TOWNHOLM

13

77.69

16

80.75

3.06

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Classification Herd Size 5-9 Registrations Per Year

Top 10

Classification Herd Size 25-29 Registrations Per Year

Classification Herd Size 30-39 Registrations Per Year

Herd Prefix

Class.

2008

AvgFS. 2008

Class.

2012

AvgFS. 2012

FS Improv.

Herd Prefix

Class.

2008

AvgFS. 2008

Class.

2012

AvgFS. 2012

FS Improv.

EVERLANE

13

76.62

21

81.48

4.86

CLOUTIER DALE

49

76.49

33

80.33

3.84

RAYMONT

13

74.54

6

79.33

4.79

APTOHAVEN

27

77.04

16

80.88

3.84

NEW ELM

18

77.56

11

82.00

4.44

LUPROK

12

76.67

33

80.24

3.58

MARAND

23

76.09

5

80.20

4.11

JAMES-DEAN

11

78.64

23

82.13

3.49

MARFRAN

28

75.96

13

79.77

3.80

MARGROVE

14

77.29

17

80.71

3.42

CHLOEMEADOW

14

75.50

16

79.06

3.56

PARAJAY

29

78.69

30

82.03

3.34

SACHOLM

22

76.59

8

80.13

3.53

DOTHAVEN

8

75.88

8

78.88

3.00

HERMICA

33

78.55

17

82.00

3.45

HULSDALE

16

79.00

20

82.00

3.00

GYLON

19

78.63

7

82.00

3.37

FREDWILL

23

77.17

31

80.10

2.92

RIVER HEIGHTS

11

77.09

11

80.27

3.18

GORDEL

12

78.75

8

81.63

2.88

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Classification Herd Size 40-59 Registrations Per Year

Classification Herd Size 60+ Registrations Per Year

Herd Prefix

Class.

2008

AvgFS. 2008

Class.

2012

AvgFS. 2012

FS Improv.

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Class.

2008

AvgFS. 2008

Class.

2012

AvgFS. 2012

FS Improv.

DOUBLERIDGE

38

76.79

40

81.00

4.21

VANLEA

39

73.38

21

78.10

4.71

SILDAJAK

34

78.29

31

81.74

3.45

OMANDALE

24

75.88

51

79.16

3.28

FRAEGROVE

15

78.20

9

81.44

3.24

DANESVILLE

24

75.83

46

78.96

3.12

JOBO

8

77.50

35

80.66

3.16

ARMSTRONG MANOR

111

76.74

89

79.81

3.07

ALKA

24

78.88

30

81.97

3.09

BREEZY

65

77.97

58

80.81

2.84

TROIS V

32

77.25

33

80.33

3.08

ASCHOUTEN

80

75.35

198

78.15

2.80

KARLINA

22

78.32

41

81.34

3.02

VICTORIA

49

78.69

51

81.39

2.70

LLOYALHOLME

21

78.48

29

81.48

3.01

VDB

45

76.27

75

78.87

2.60

LINDMILK

16

76.94

39

79.87

2.93

BOBASYL

18

79.39

38

81.82

2.43

ROLLINGACRE

47

78.74

28

81.54

2.79

DROOGH

36

75.75

53

78.17

2.42

Classification An important herd management tool which helps producers to improve the functional conformation of their dairy herds. For more information, contact Holstein Canada at 1-855-756-8300.

Ontario Holstein field staff is available to meet with you over the winter! Contact us to arrange a visit!

West-Central Ontario Rep: Jason French branch@ontario.holstein.ca cell: (519) 831-4359

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Western Ontario Rep: Angela Howard almbrown@execulink.com cell: (519) 535-7769

East-Central Ontario Rep: Adrian Vander Wielen adrianvw@cogeco.ca cell: (705) 927-3701

Eastern Ontario Rep: Kris MacLeod krismacleod@bellnet.ca cell: (613) 795-1396

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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 2013 through to the end of August 2013, there were 411 1st time Excellent cows and 211 Very Good two-year-olds classified in Ontario. These numbers are a true testament to the commitment our breeders have to breeding structurally sound cows that will stand the test of time. Congratulations to the owners and breeders of Ontario’s new 1st time Excellent cows and Very Good two-year-olds!

JUNE EXs

Larrdale Goldwyn Hilda Ex 93 W. Peter Christie, Caledon Starbrite Goldwyn Lucky Ex 93 Starbrite Holsteins, Mildmay Aija Goldwyn Greta Ex 92 Brian Joseph Enright, Winchester Christhill Shottle Issy Ex 92 Christhill Farms, Tara Erbcrest Power Liana Ex 92 Erbcrest Farm, Milverton Florbil Spirte Glenda Ex 92 Florbil Farms Ltd, Mildmay Holtbyholme Miss Shiloh Ex 92 Holtbyholme Holsteins, Port Perry Jericho-Dairy Ad Cayann-Red Ex 92 Rosevine Farms, Berwick Lincrest Talent Tahoe Ex 92 Lincrest Holsteins, Winchester Miller’s Bay Diplomatic Flora Ex 92 Maple-Ain Holsteins, Smiths Falls Unique Final Cut Ramada Ex 92 Unique Holsteins, Mt. Forest Albadon Burns Chantelle Ex 91 Albadon Farms Ltd, Teeswater Chalamar Damion Janice Ex 91 Diane & Dean McKee, Kincardine Chrisland Goldwyn Magic Ex 91 W. Peter Christie, Caledon Dandyland Roy Haley Ex 91 Dandyland Farm, Schomberg Darwell Astronomical Noodle Ex 91 Les & Darlene Sharpe, Orton Doral Spirte Elite Ex 91 Doral Farms Inc, Teeswater Ennview Goldwyn Roxy Ex 91 Ennview Farm, Perth

Clelor Sungod Bertha Ex 90 Maple Lawn Farm, Allenford

Hesnoda Goldwyn Amerique Ex 90 Les Fermes Daniel & Helene Coulange, Casselman

Applevue Champion Tatiana Ex 90 Applevue Farm, Brampton

Clovill True Morty Ex 90 S & T Downey Farms Ltd, Alliston

Armstrong Manor Mami 2576 Ex 90 Armstrong Manor Farm, Caledon

Cobequid Lheros Lye Ex 90 Brian Joseph Enright, Winchester

Hicklee Final Cut Sunrise Ex 90 Hicklee Goldwyn Gaylene Ex 90 Hicklee Goldwyn Nitro Ex 90 Cameron Hickling, Hanover

Atoz Contender Venza Ex 90 A To Z Farms (2006) Ltd, Mildmay

Cookview Fortune Eva Ex 90 Kevin Cook, Stratford

Belmoral Promotion Tipples Ex 90 Belmoral Farms Ltd, Teeswater

Coxlyn Tractor Trellis Ex 90 Coxlyn Farms Ltd, Uxbridge

Bennettdale Elton Ex 90 Robert B. Chant, Elgin

Dalmeny Spirte Tanisha Ex 90 Dalmeny Talent Becky Ex 90 D.A. McDiarmid, Osgoode

Benreymo Atticus Lizon Ex 90 Reynald B. Benoit, St. Albert Bobmur Talent Beasley Ex 90 Bobmur Farms, Listowel Boldi Final Cut Gwen Ex 90 Boldi Inc, Vars Bonvale Free Frisky Ex 90 Bonvale Farms, St. Andrews West Brabantdale Roy Spears Ex 90 Brabantdale Farms Ltd, Navan Braedale Altabaxter Soon Ex 90 Braedale Holsteins, Cumberland Breeze Hill Jasper Aloha Ex 90 Breeze Hill Jasper Solange Ex 90 Breeze Hill Holsteins, Winchester Bridor Champion Rosette Ex 90 Unique Holsteins, Mt. Forest Brushdale Barcrest Vista Ex 90 W.S. Brush, Forest Bryceholme Goldwyn Jeni Ex 90 Brian Weber, Allenford Burghaven Re Design Nicola Ex 90 John Verburg, Londesboro Burmania Dundee Glory Ex 90 Burmania Farms, Chesterville

Gisthal Goldwin Reggae Ex 91 Jim Phoenix, Uxbridge

C V F Blitz Batistuta Ex 90 C V F Goldwyn Aloha Ex 90 Clearview Farm, Clarence Creek

Glennholme Goldwyn Bree Ex 91 Glennholme Holsteins, Carp

Candu Job Pattie Ex 90 Fred & Deborah Dings, Chesterville

Hendercroft Shottle Angel Ex 91 Herbert Henderson, Ashton

Cedar Moor Champion Pepper Ex 90 Cedar Moor Holsteins, Corunna

Hillmark Fortune Kimmey Ex 91 Gerald W. Hill, Ilderton

Cedarpatch Goldwyn Christie Ex 90 Cedarpatch Holsteins, Mildmay

Lincrest Final Cut Freida Ex 91 Hodglynn Holsteins, Kincardine Little Star Holsteins, Watford, On

Chakelburg Contender Canada Ex 90 Chakelburg Goldwyn Lindsay Ex 90 Chakelburg Outside Brelyn Ex 90 Chakelburg Holsteins, Mildmay

Newmorning Socrates Hestia 5 Ex 91 New Morning Holsteins, Monkton Penlow Geri Damion Ex 91 Penlow Farms, Almonte Quality Gold Danzi Ex 91 Quality Holsteins, Vaughan Redlodge Gold Avery Ex 91 Redlodge Farms Inc, Finch Albadon Dolman Rosita Ex 90 Albadon Stopring Rihanna Ex 90 Albadon Farms Ltd, Teeswater Alexerin Aeroline 683 Ex 90 Alexerin Farms, Manotick Alka Goldwyn Enid Ex 90 Dwayne Feddes, Goderich Almarlea Sov Delight Ex 90 Almarlea Holsteins, Brockville

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Chalamar Damion Jarita Ex 90 Chalamar Damion Pruie Ex 90 Diane & Dean McKee, Kincardine Character Taggart Eva Ex 90 Charpentier Mb Splenda Ex 90 Character Holsteins, Mildmay Cherry Crest Baxter Chandelle Ex 90 Ferme Prospere Inc, Orleans Chrisland Goldwyn Calypso Ex 90 Chrisland Jasper Mabel Ex 90 W. Peter Christie, Caledon

Dameya Vincent Kokanee Rc Ex 90 Dameya Holsteins, Glen Robertson Dandyland Arlies Annalee Ex 90 Dandyland Goldwyn Annie Ex 90 Dandyland Farm, Schomberg Darwell Astronomical Coffee Ex 90 Les & Darlene Sharpe, Orton Diemertdale Lheros Vanetta Ex 90 Diemertdale Saber Deena Ex 90 Diemertdale Wildman Tart Ex 90 Diemertdale Acres Ltd, Ayton

High Point Gay Lizzie Ex 90 Kevin Agnew, Cobden Hillisle Goldwyn Sandra Ex 90 Hillisle Rhyme Allasan Ex 90 Bruce Hill, Nepean Holtbyholme Mandy Naula Ex 90 Holtbyholme Miss Legacy Ex 90 Holtbyholme Holsteins, Port Perry Hyden Leader Amanda Ex 90 Hyden Holsteins, Milverton Hyland Shottle Missy Ex 90 Hyland Holsteins, Kippen Ikendale Talent Whirlwind Ex 90 Ikendale Farms Ltd, Walkerton Kave Igniter Finny Ex 90 Paul Harris, Ripley Kawaya Fc Ronni Ex 90 Wayne Gayman & Kate Whale, Mildmay

Donrich Final Cut Sadie Ex 90 Donald William Dietrich, Desboro

Kevcrest Mike Silver Charm Ex 90 Kevin G. Beuermann, Mitchell

Doral Goldwyn Eclipse Ex 90 Doral Farms Inc, Teeswater

Laidlawn Denison Camo Ex 90 W. Paul Laidlaw, Norval

Doral Goldwyn Eclipse Ex 90 Tom Whytock, Teeswater

Lanydone Final Cut Becky Ex 90 Lanydone Igniter Sydney Ex 90 Lanydone Outside Janet Ex 90 Lanydone Farms Ltd, Chepstow

Eclipse Luckystar Glow Ex 90 Eclipse Holsteins, Alliston Elm Creft Outside Nell Ex 90 Elm Creft Samuelo Antonella Ex 90 Elm Creft Farm, Perth Eloc Manager Flint Ex 90 Laurlee Farm, Fordwich Finchside Lyster Diamond Ex 90 Marcel Leduc, Finch Florbil Gibson Pasta Ex 90 Florbil Spirte Lily Ex 90 Florbil Farms Ltd, Mildmay Gillette Goldwyn Sunset Ex 90 Ferme Gillette Inc, Embrun Glenwin Lucidor Cleopatra Ex 90 Glenwin Stormatic Noelle Ex 90 Patti Alsop, Singhampton Golden Dreams James Helen Ex 90 Haag Farms Inc, Brussels Gouldhaven Mr Burns Hot Hanna Ex 90 Gouldhaven Farms, Foresters Falls Greaveston Bolton Jacinda Ex 90 Greaveston Holsteins, North Augusta Greenlark Sovereign Shine Ex 90 Greenlark Farms, Pembroke Haanview Dexmatic Panthea Ex 90 John & Bonnie Jean Den Haan, Loretto Haelzle Burns Daiquiri Ex 90 Hells-Lea Farms Ltd, Mildmay Harthaven Kb Carla Goldwyn Ex 90 Harthaven Farms Inc, Morrisburg

Christhill Jasper Helena Ex 90 Christhill Farms, Tara

Harvdale Jasper Candice Ex 90 Roger Spence, Elmvale

Circle-F Terrason Wonderful Ex 90 Breeze Hill Holsteins, Winchester

Haws Squirt By Spirte Ex 90 Marobing Farms Ltd, St. Anns

Claremount Jetta Modest Ex 90 Claremount Holsteins, Stratford

Hendercroft Carisma Darlene Ex 90 Herbert Henderson, Ashton

Lemlar Goldwyn Laurie Ex 90 New Morning Holsteins, Monkton Limbra Goldwyn Pen Ex 90 Limbra Jasper Pat Ex 90 Huybregts Farms Ltd, Crysler Lincrest Lilgive Logan Ex 90 Lincrest Holsteins, Winchester Lochdale Goldwyn Silk Ex 90 David J. MacMillan, Alexandria Loyalyn Stormatic Faith Ex 90 Loyalyn Talent Rosebud Ex 90 Rob & Alice Bumstead, Owen Sound Luxury Mailing Fantom Ex 90 Ingrid Devries, Wellandport Maitlandhollow Montana Mercy Ex 90 David E. Martin, Gowanstown Maradun Outside Dina Ex 90 Alfred Raduner, Brechin Marbri Fortune Beasley Ex 90 Breeze Hill Holsteins, Winchester Marbruck Talent Rox Ex 90 Ebersol Holsteins, Milverton Marfloacres F Cut Stella Ex 90 Floyd L. Martin, Mt. Forest Marion Dolman Karo Ex 90 Marion Holstein, Marionville Marobing Park Talent Brittany Ex 90 Marobing Farms Ltd, St. Anns Meadowbloom Talent Stef Ex 90 Paul Leis, Elmwood Memento Lancelot Jaquelin Ex 90 Hyland Holsteins, Kippen Merlholme Goldwyn Roxy Ex 90 Maple-Ain Holsteins, Smiths Falls

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Mount Kolb F B I Helayna Ex 90 Mount Kolb Farm, Caledon

Woodfield Contender Jeannie Ex 90 Bill Gibson, Stayner

Elhaven Howie Talon Vg 86 Elhaven Farms Inc, Stratford

Speek-Nj-I San Francisco Vg 86 Jaquemet Holsteins, Winchester

Murrayholm Bonnie Dundee Ex 90 Murrayholm Farms Inc, Martintown

Woodfield P S Contender Heidi Ex 90 Maplevue Farms, Listowel

Everdale Florian Nadia Vg 86 John E. Phillips, Schomberg

Spencroft Wildman Georgie Vg 86 Roger Spence, Elmvale

Mussellview Maggie Laker Ex 90 Mussellview Holsteins, Kemptville

Zettlerdale Goldwyn Embrace Ex 90 Zettlerdale Goldwyn Emily Lou Ex 90 Zettlerdale Farms, Chepstow

Starbrite Atwood Delrose Vg 86 Starbrite Magnetism Duke Vg 86 Starbrite Holsteins, Mildmay

JUNE VGs

Florbil Dolman Promo Vg 86 Florbil Dundee Pam Vg 86 Florbil Modest Windsor Vg 86 Florbil Shottle Seaon Vg 86 Florbil Farms Ltd, Mildmay

Cedarpatch Goldwyn Francesca Vg 87 Cedarpatch Holsteins, Mildmay

Freurehaven C S Lautella Vg 86 Freurehaven Farms Ltd, Wellandport

Claremount Sugar Sanchez Vg 87 Claremount Holsteins, Stratford

Gillette Gerard 2Nd Lovely Vg 86 Gillette Iota Carmen Vg 86 Gillette Jasper Miss You More Vg 86 Gillette Windbrook Sahara Vg 86 Gillette Windbrook Sandra Vg 86 Ferme Gillette Inc, Embrun

Narcis G S Cocoa Ex 90 Rockmont Holsteins, Shakespeare Nation Vale Goldwyn Jenny Ex 90 Nation Valley Farms, Chesterville North Wing Alton Tess Ex 90 Thurler Farms Inc, South Mountain Penlow Snuggie Final Cut Ex 90 Penlow Farms, Almonte Quality Jasper Funco Ex 90 Quality Holsteins, Vaughan Quinndale Samuelo Rabbit Ex 90 Quinndale Holsteins, Greely Richardo Goldwyn Dreamer Ex 90 Breeze Hill Holsteins, Winchester Rockyrapids Bambi Goldwyn Ex 90 Rockyrapids Holsteins, Almonte Roesacres Terrason Kisha Ex 90 Roesacres Holsteins, Milverton Rosevine Windfall Bianka Ex 90 Rosevine Farms, Berwick Roybridge Dundee Canola Ex 90 Roger Spence, Elmvale Ruetzview Tack Nellie Ex 90 Hyholme Holsteins, Chesley Rynland Herman Kirby Ex 90 Brian Weber, Allenford Sandy Crest Blue Rodeo Ex 90 Sandy Crest Holsteins, Arnprior Shylane Shottle Patricia Ex 90 John McCallum, Stratford

Cranholme Goldwyn Tanner Vg 87 John G. Cation, Port Elgin Crestlea Jasper Emily Vg 87 Rick Shaw, Metclafe Ottawa Doral Gillespy Dyanamo Vg 87 Doral Farms Inc, Teeswater Drewholme Goldwyn Mallory Vg 87 Cameron Hickling, Hanover Florbil Shottle Penny Lynn Vg 87 Florbil Farms Ltd, Mildmay Hodglynn Dynasty Licorice Vg 87 Hodglynn Holsteins, Kincardine Little Star Holsteins, Watford Merry Meadows Duplex Caramel Vg 87 Drennan Farms Ltd, Dungannon Hyden Holsteins, Milverton Ms Rollnvw Gold Delilah-Et Vg 87 Hodglynn Holsteins, Kincardine Little Star Holsteins, Watford Parkin Picolo Korky Vg 87 Sunspark Farms Inc, South Bruce Peninsula Quality Goldco Vg 87 Quality Holsteins, Vaughan

South Nation Ramp Red Redrain Ex 90 Christopher Ryan, Fournier

Signature Chez Valencia Vg 87 Signature Holsteins, Morrisburg Todd Edwards, Morrisburg

Spencroft Goldwyn Inga Ex 90 Roger Spence, Elmvale

Watdale Miami Ink Vg 87 Dale Watke, Hanover

Sprucelayne Talent Tabby Ex 90 Sprucelayne Farm, Caledon

Zettlerdale Clarion Kandy Vg 87 Zettlerdale Farms, Chepstow

Starbrite Derry Delhi Ex 90 Starbrite Goldwyn Chelsea Ex 90 Starbrite Holsteins, Mildmay

Anbros Promotion Tiffany Vg 86 Andres Bros, Tiverton

Stardale Goldwyn Windy Ex 90 Stardale Acres Inc, Listowel

Atoz Promotion Rapunzel Vg 86 A To Z Farms (2006) Ltd, Mildmay

Stmalo Spirte Roxy Ex 90 Lucie & Jean-Marie Seguin, St. Pascal Baylon

Belmoral Goldwyn Insane Vg 86 Belmoral Shott Of Innis Vg 86 Belmoral Farms Ltd, Teeswater

Sunny Maple Promotion Roslyn Ex 90 Sunny Maple Holsteins, Beeton

Breeze Hill Gold Dorrie Vg 86 Breeze Hill Holsteins, Winchester

Sunnylodge Shottle Spottie Ex 90 Brian Joseph Enright, Winchester

Brookvilla Goldwyn Brooks Vg 86 Kevin Jay Doeberiener, West Salem, OH Hodglynn Holsteins, Kincardine Michael P Heath, Westminster, MD

Sunnypoint 999 Scholar Ex 90 Countryside Holsteins, Milverton Sunspark Dundee Avril Ex 90 Sunspark Farms Inc, South Bruce Peninsula Sunspark Goldwyn Trisha Ex 90 Arrowhead Dairy, Teeswater

Candu Tee Off Nicole Vg 86 Fred & Deborah Dings, Chesterville Cedarpatch Final Bacardi Vg 86 Cedarpatch Holsteins, Mildmay

Symcroft Bwm Leader Nectral Ex 90 Glen M. Syme, Almonte

Chakelburg Pica Canadian Vg 86 Chakelburg Sanchez Mojo Vg 86 Chakelburg Holsteins, Mildmay

Tedliz Goldwyn Goddess Ex 90 Tedliz Talent Marna Ex 90 Tedliz Holsteins, Poole

Character Goldwyn Berlin Vg 86 Character Holsteins, Mildmay Jayne & Ralph Dietrich, Mildmay

Tomhar Magot Casey Ex 90 Thomas H. Tomlinson, Schomberg

Christhill Attic Ivory Vg 86 Christhill Duplex Incoe Vg 86 Christhill Farms, Tara

Valleyriver Contend Kerinda Ex 90 Valleyriver Farms Ltd, Bognor Vellhaven Ali Allen Sherri Ex 90 Vellhaven Ali Dundee Supreme Ex 90 Vellhaven Farms Inc, Smithville Vernla Jasper Bethany Ex 90 Vernla Jasper Brianna Ex 90 Vernon Martin, Mt. Forest Vriesdale Ross Luann Ex 90 Vriesdale Holsteins, Mountain Watdale Roy Idol Ex 90 Dale Watke, Hanover Wenallt Damion Dellia Ex 90 Wenallt Goldwyn Etta Ex 90 Wenallt Holsteins, Crysler

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Claremount Bella Denzel Vg 86 Claremount Holsteins, Stratford Condon Shottle Evangeline Vg 86 Condon Holsteins, Elmvale Coxlyn Attic Aster Vg 86 Coxlyn Farms Ltd, Uxbridge Dandyland Chanels Cheerio Vg 86 Dandyland Farm, Schomberg Delcreek Take A Bow Vg 86 Peter Rylaarsdam, Winchester Diemertdale Chelios Tulip Vg 86 Diemertdale Printer Donetta Vg 86 Diemertdale Shottle Hosanna Vg 86 Diemertdale Acres Ltd, Ayton

Sunny Maple Finalcut Tallon Vg 86 Sunny Maple Holsteins, Beeton Sunspark Knowledge Dazzler Vg 86 Sunspark Farms Inc, South Bruce Peninsula Templeview Laramie Lacoste Vg 86 Templeview Holsteins, Kemptville Valleyriver Sungod Quality Vg 86 Valleyriver Farms Ltd, Bognor Brock Gillies, Bognor

Haelzle Frontrunner Candy Vg 86 Haelzle Stallion Dynamite Vg 86 Hells-Lea Farms Ltd, Mildmay

Velthuis S G Mom Abbie Vg 86 Silverridge Farms Ltd, Springfield Sjendi Farms, Grimsby

Hicklee Dundee Destiny Vg 86 Cameron Hickling, Hanover Richard P. Kuntz, Mildmay

Velthuis Sg Super Arctic Vg 86 Silverridge Farms Ltd, Springfield Sjendi Farms, Grimsby

Hicklee Stormatic Genevieve Vg 86 Cameron Hickling, Hanover Hillmark Alfredo Darcy Vg 86 Gerald W. Hill, Ilderton

Velthuis Windbrook Leona Vg 86 Tom Featherston & Sons, Brantford Silverridge Farms Ltd, Springfield Vellhaven Farms Inc, Smithville Sjendi Farms, Grimsby

Ikendale Dundee Olympia Vg 86 Ikendale Farms Ltd, Walkerton

Vernla Jasper Etta Vg 86 Vernon Martin, Mt. Forest

Laidlawn Goldwyn Jubilee Vg 86 W. Paul Laidlaw, Norval

Verspeek Goldwyn Scarlett Vg 86 Verspeek Farms Ltd, Winchester

Langelands Tee Off Matilda Vg 86 Ross H. Lange & Family, Utopia Lincrest Florian Faith Vg 86 Lincrest Holsteins, Winchester

Winright Fever Smore Vg 86 Winright Goldwyn Moonlite Vg 86 Winright Jasper Baby Doll Vg 86 Brian Joseph Enright, Winchester

London-Df Jetred Flower Vg 86 Hyholme Holsteins, Chesley

Zettlerdale Sanchez Sabrina Vg 86 Zettlerdale Farms, Chepstow

Loyada Kickoff Kaylee Vg 86 Vanderkloet Farms Ltd, Athens

JULY EXs

Lyba Atwood Autumn Breeze Vg 86 Harmony View Farms, Winchester Maplevue September Leg Vg 86 Maplevue Farms, Listowel Marfloacres Sanchez Kitten Vg 86 Floyd L. Martin, Mt. Forest Memento Superstition Robiana Vg 86 Hyland Holsteins, Kippen Millbrooke Attic Jazzy Vg 86 Ed Meulendyk, Badjeros Montdale Jet Jem Red Vg 86 Montdale Holsteins, Oxford Station Montdale Jet Jem Red Vg 86 Mountain Echo Holsteins, Mountain Mount Elm D R Sunburn Vg 86 Polestar Farm, Lansdowne Murrayholm Goldwyn Lillac Vg 86 Signature Holsteins, Morrisburg Newmorning Sandbnk Valerie 801 Vg 86 New Morning Holsteins, Monkton Newworld Garrett Lifesaver Vg 86 Newworld Gerard Lieksa Vg 86 Hessholm Holsteins, Kemptville Newworld Holsteins, Navan Brabantdale Farms Ltd, Navan Prospere Alexander Fleur Vg 86 Ferme Prospere Inc, Orleans Prospere Alexander Fleur Vg 86 Serenityhill Holsteins, Russell

Crovalley Lheros Vixen Ex 93 Crovalley Holsteins, Hastings Jb-Sg Aspen Dellia-Et Ex 93 Alan Faris, Newmarket Phoenix Masters Jewell Ex 93 Barclay Phoenix, Uxbridge Sedgrose Lyman Sue R Ex 93 Sedgrose Farms, Norwood Trent Canal Jasper Bea Ex 92 Vanhaven Holsteins, Uxbridge Karlina Talent Diego Ex 92 Karlina Farms Ltd, Fraserville Patience Contender Lilac Ex 92 Patience Holsteins Ltd, Mildmay Ronbeth Goldwyn Nola Ex 92 Ronbeth Holsteins, Hastings Ventryhill Amy Ex 92 Walker Dairy Inc, Aylmer Willvern Goldwyn S Ex 91 Century Star Holsteins, Elmvale Alfinch Daleman Casper Ex 91 Allan Lloyd Finch, Belmont Armdale Mac Mayday Ex 91 Armdale Holsteins, Millbrook Bardale Damion Cinderella Ex 91 William A. Barnum, Campbellford Bargeolane Toyota Adie Ex 91 Walker Dairy Inc, Aylmer

Quinndale Douglas Show Tune Vg 86 Quinndale Holsteins, Greely

Belfast M Goldwyn Shelly Ex 91 Arcadia Farms, Codrington Donnanview Farms Ltd, Stirling

Redlodge Mr B Addie Vg 86 Redlodge Farms Inc, Finch

Bethlyn Givenchy Wendy Ex 91 Walker Dairy Inc, Aylmer

Rugg-Doc Obsv Carmindsay-Et Vg 86 Glenhaven Farms, Williamstown Murrayholm Farms Inc, Martintown Payneside Farms Inc, Finch Knonaudale Farms Inc, Crysler

Bosdale R Goldwyn Portrait Ex 91 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge

Sandy Crest Goldfinger Vg 86 Sandy Crest Holsteins, Arnprior

Crovalley Jasper Madonna Ex 91 Crovalley Holsteins, Hastings

Sildajak Debonair Spyder Vg 86 Sildajak Holstein, Embrun

Kingsway Goldwyn Richard Ex 91 Kingsway Farms, Hastings

Slopeyside Denzel Demo Vg 86 Allan Detzler, Teeswater

Knonaudale Jasmine Ex 91 Kingsway Farms, Hastings Trentward Farms, Hastings

Crasdale Goldwyn Loveable Ex 91 Stephanie Warner, Hastings

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Langnic Goldwyn Loggan Ex 91 Century Star Holsteins, Elmvale

Erbcrest Damion Macie Ex 90 Lewis Weber, Elmira

Pinehaven Modest Margret Ex 90 Baumann Holsteins, Kipling, SK

Jeffshaven Goldwyn Bambi Vg 87 Jeffshaven Farms, Campbellford

Lloyetta Bonanza Rosie Ex 91 Kawartha Holsteins, Lindsay

Farisview Dundee Peta Ex 90 Farisview Goldwyn Tamara Ex 90 Farisview Jasper Marvel Ex 90 Dalton J. Faris, East Gwillimbury

Pondvue Goldwyn Glad Ex 90 Allan Miller, East Garafraxa

London-Df Clover Gretel Vg 87 Skipwell Farms Inc, Aylmer

Reidon Ella Juror Ex 90 Reidon Patsy Allen Ex 90 Donald G. Reid, Thorndale

Lyba Atwood Autumn Moon Vg 87 Millen Farms, Omemee Erincrest Holsteins, Hastings

Richland Dundee Sarah Ex 90 Richland Holsteins, Stirling

Maplekay Resolute Diamonds Vg 87 Maplekay Farms Limited, Woodstock

Ricklee Windbrook Kayla Ex 90 Richard & Arlene Martin, St. Jacobs

Mount Elm Sanchez Weddingbelle Vg 87 John W. Buckley, Lindsay Robert Crowe, Dauphin, MB

Martindel Jasper Morey Ex 91 View Hill Holsteins, Woodstock Memento Goldwyn Liana Ex 91 Willdina Holsteins, Bowmanville Milvalea Lady Snowden Ex 91 Milvalea Holsteins, Baltimore Ms Penny Mb Pamela-Et Ex 91 Dalton J. Faris, East Gwillimbury Patience Contender Alvira Ex 91 Patience Holsteins Ltd, Mildmay Silverridge Spirte Nannie Ex 91 Silverridge Farms Ltd, Springfield Trandy Dexter Kaylin Ex 91 Trandy Farms, Cannington Welane Goldwyn Hero Ex 90 Lewis Weber, Elmira Adorn Wildman Cameran Ex 90 Colmont Holsteins Inc, Grand Valley Alnor Goldwyn Cara Ex 90 Alnor Outside Clover Ex 90 John P. McDonald, Melancthon Altona Lea Mailing Adrianna Ex 90 Ridge-Field Holstein, Blackstock Arron Doon Radish Lu Red Ex 90 Murrel & Martha Sauder, Wallenstein

Giercrest Wonder Mr Burns Ex 90 Harry De Gier, Tavistock Goldenview Lucky Star Zoe 283 Ex 90 Goldenview Holsteins, Elmira Grillsdale Neve Talent Ex 90 Clifford Grills, Campbellford Haldrey Goldwyn Veronique Ex 90 Haldrey Farms Ltd, Belmont High Point Rox Ella Ex 90 Maplebrough Holsteins, Uxbridge Highview Buckeye Juniper Ex 90 Highview Goldwyn Lindsay Ex 90 Highview Leduc Lilith Ex 90 Highview Tack Jarette Ex 90 Highview Holsteins, Port Perry Jameston Stormatic Csis Ex 90 James F. Johnston, New Dundee Jeffred Talent Holly Ex 90 Fred Jeffs, Stirling Jeffshaven Champion 320 Ex 90 Jeffshaven Farms, Campbellford

Ballcrest Outside Etta Ex 90 Ballcrest Farm, Uxbridge

Jerland Talent Gilda-Et Ex 90 Jim Phoenix, Uxbridge Carl Phoenix & Family, Sunderland

Beaverbrock Astronomical Allie Ex 90 Beaverbrock Farms, Cannington

Kelhaven Tequilla Mhcfo Ex 90 Kim & Susan Topp, Embro

Beckridge Goldwyn Leila Ex 90 Beckridge Holsteins, Keswick

Kingsmill Ashlyns Amira-Et Ex 90 Dalton J. Faris, East Gwillimbury

Belcher Lheros Bubbles Ex 90 Scott Brethet, Tottenham

Kingsway Goldwyn Alexis Ex 90 Kingsway Farms, Hastings

Bensoncrest Bonair Karlie Ex 90 Bensoncrest Goldwyn Gummie Ex 90 Bensoncrest Farms, Campbellford

Klagvale Stormatic April Ex 90 Woodbridge Holsteins, Neustadt

Bosdale Drake Lana Ex 90 Bosdale T Lyster Star Ex 90 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge Braithland Goldwyn Lilian Ex 90 William L. Galbraith & Sons, Appin Bruview Redesign Leda Ex 90 Bruview Holsteins, Elmira Cameroun Jordan Renelle Ex 90 Vanhaven Holsteins, Uxbridge Cedarvilla Terrason Fresca Ex 90 Cedarvilla Holsteins, Lakefield Claircrest Goldwyn Classic Ex 90 Claircrest Goldwyn Destiny Ex 90 Clair E. Petherick, Campbellford Claynook Oralee Elastic Ex 90 Claynook Farms Ltd, New Hamburg Combhaven Stormatic Barb Ex 90 Combhaven Farms, Castleton Trentward Farms, Hastings Brenda Ward, Hastings Susan Ward, Hastings

Lemlar Accent Fabulous Ex 90 Lemlar Lucky Fransy Ex 90 Lemlar Farms Ltd, Woodstock Liddlerock Dolman Rosep Ex 90 Liddlerock Holsteins, Aylmer Loa-De-Mede Scare June Ex 90 Loa-De-Mede Farms Ltd, Oshawa Lochalsh Ashton Ocean Ex 90 Lochalsh Holsteins Inc, Embro Lockmar Goldwyn Janine Ex 90 Lockmar Holsteins, Sutton West Lovshin Dolman Kite Ex 90 Lovshin Farms Ltd, Cobourg Maplecrest Goldwyn Macy Ex 90 Maplecrest Lheros Kendra Ex 90 Ken & Adam Brusso, Ayton Maplemar Spirte Kayla Ex 90 Edgar B. Martin, St. Clements Margrove Carisma Krista Ex 90 Margrove Mailing Mauve Ex 90 Dale Martin, Elmira

Crovalley Shottle Abilene Ex 90 Crovalley Holsteins, Hastings

Marklea September Lovey Ex 90 John W. Risebrough, Mt. Albert

Denlee Jasper Rupal Ex 90 Den-Lee Farms Ltd, New Hamburg

Martland Jasper Cindy Ex 90 Martin Opsteen, Brighton

Diemertdale Goldwyn Pansy Ex 90 Dairydale Farms Ltd, Embro

Milvalea Final Cut Fiona Ex 90 Milvalea Holsteins, Baltimore

Dortholme Jasper Abby Ex 90 John Dortmans, Strathroy

Mistyglen Teflon Paramount Ex 90 Misty Glen Farms Ltd, Belmont

Ebyholme Redliner May Ex 90 Cedarbrook Holsteins, Elmira

Nith Crest Spirte Kelsey Ex 90 Nith Crest Farms Limited, Wellesley

Ebyville Alou Amelia Ex 90 Ebyville Farms Ltd, Elmira

Nithside Clarabelle Outside Ex 90 Nithside Farms Ltd, Wellesley

Elizadon Goldman Royal Ex 90 Elizadon Holsteins, Phelpston

Parracres Fortune Maranda Ex 90 Parracres Farms, Campbellford

Elm Drive Rag Apple Gail Ex 90 Murray & Gloria Boyd, Meaford

Patience Contender Greta Ex 90 Patience Contender Laura Ex 90 Patience Richardo Pt Grace Ex 90 Patience Sl Contender Cha Cha Ex 90 Patience Holsteins Ltd, Mildmay

Elmcroft Blackie Ex 90 Elmcroft Holsteins, Sunderland Englidale Goldwyn Vapour Ex 90 Englidale Farms, Lindsay

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Pettina Bailey Ex 90 Pettina Bille Elayo Ex 90 Webb View Farms, Roseneath

River Dale Radiant Lulu Ex 90 River Dale Holsteins, St. Jacobs Robins Lheros Dana Ex 90 Robins Holsteins Limited, Midland Ronbeth Carisma Daphne Ex 90 J. Francis Crowley, Norwood Ronbeth Damion Paris Ex 90 Ronbeth Holsteins, Hastings Schailyn Samuelo Nikita Ex 90 Schailyn Holsteins, Woodville

Patience Atwood Heart Ace Vg 87 Patience Sl Contender Jewel Vg 87 Patience Holsteins Ltd, Mildmay Bargeolane G Stallion Bogo Vg 86 Bargeolane Farms, Warsaw Beckholm Tee Off Bianca Vg 86 Beckholm Holsteins, Sunderland Beckridge Goldwyn Maggsey Vg 86 Beckridge Holsteins, Keswick

Sdf Commander Anna Ex 90 Zola Farms, Mossley

Bencrest Goldwyn Josie Vg 86 Fred & Marian Hopkins, Elmwood Frank & Lupina Pfister & Family, Brantford

Shadypoplar Design Katlyn Ex 90 Shadypoplar Holsteins, Elmira

Bonniespring Damion Molly Vg 86 McNinch Holsteins, Millbrook

Sillsway Dolman Melanie Ex 90 Sillsway Mailing Elite Ex 90 Sillsway Farms, Roslin

Bosdale Shottle Portrait Vg 86 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge

Stantons Shaquille Shianne Ex 90 Stanton Bros Limited, Ilderton Stewardson Alert Becky Ex 90 Stewardson Dairy, Thedford Tacuma Devil Drops Ex 90 Tacuma Holsteins, Mt. Forest Tomalynn Carisma Symbol Ex 90 Tomalynn Farms, Omemee Spirte Gemini Ex 90 Willdina Holsteins, Bowmanville Valcroft Goldwyn Clover Ex 90 Valcroft Goldwyn Macy Ex 90 Valcroft Farms Inc, Sunderland Vande-I Advnt Mily Red Ex 90 Scott J. Wilson, Port Perry Velan Talent Teressa Ex 90 Velan Farms, Cavan Wayholme Dj Joy Ex 90 Cleon Bauman, Elmira Waynan Final Cut Alyssa Ex 90 Waynan Dairy Farms, Stayner Welovale Talent Tamale Ex 90 Welovale Farms, Port Hope Werrcroft Goldwyn Elly Ex 90 Werrcroft Zircon Kendra Ex 90 Werrcroft Farms Ltd, Oshawa Westside Dundee Elva Ex 90 Westside Redliner Poppi Ex 90 Westside Farm, New Hamburg Wilada September Storm Sally Ex 90 Wesley Andrews, Cannington Willdina Baxter Lynn Ex 90 Willdina Holsteins, Bowmanville

Brilyn Sanchez Cenorita Vg 86 Blanhaven Farms Ltd, Durham Cadilac Boxer Charlene Vg 86 Cadilac Holsteins, Barrie Calmac Goldwyn Electra Vg 86 Chad A McIntosh, Embro Charwill Redliner Melody Vg 86 Charwill Farms, Wallenstein Cherry Crest Palermo Golden Vg 86 Clair E. Petherick, Campbellford Citilimits 560 Vg 86 Citilimits Farms Inc, St. Agatha Co-Vale Dundee Jalen-Et Vg 86 Colin & Karen Leach, Lindsay Donnanview Fever Marcella Vg 86 Donnanview Goldwyn Bev Vg 86 Donnanview Farms Ltd, Stirling Elmcroft Damion Angela Vg 86 Elmcroft Holsteins, Sunderland Embrdale Barbie Jack Vg 86 Embrdale Farm, Asphodel-Norwood Ernest-Anthony As Mystic Vg 86 Jr Holsteins, Dorchester Certified Holsteins, Strathroy Emma-Sue Johnson, Mildmay Ever-Green-View Eta-Et Vg 86 O’Connor Land & Cattle Co, Ajax Futurecrest Duplex Jennifer Vg 86 Futurecrest Holsteins, Aylmer Futurecrest Duplex Tessa Vg 86 Futurecrest Holsteins, Aylmer Harvdale Duplex Brooklyn Vg 86 Harvdale Holsteins, Stayner

Willowhill Jasper Vienna Ex 90 Willow Hill Farms, Newcastle

High Point Lisa Fiona Vg 86 High Point Rox Hanna Vg 86 High Point Farms, Port Perry

Winchill Dolman Fahara Ex 90 Lorne Winch & Sons, Sutton West

Jeffred Denzel Ariel Vg 86 Fred Jeffs, Stirling

Woodfield Contender Tulip Ex 90 Woodfield Redwood Maddy Ex 90 Woodfield Ruben Tulip Ex 90 Woodfield Holsteins Ltd, Caledon

Kawartha Dom Divinity Vg 86 Kawartha Holsteins, Lindsay

Woolview Damion Caitlyn Ex 90 Lester & Shirley Gingrich, Elmira Wridair September Molly Lolly Ex 90 Wridair Farms, Harrow

JULY VGs Beckholm Goldwyn Deelila Vg 87 Beckholm Holsteins, Sunderland Cavanaleck Braxton Aspire Vg 87 Cavanaleck Farms Ltd, Belmont Crestomere Sanchez Vital Vg 87 Charlyn Jerseys, Warwick Township

Kingsmill Ashlyns Atasi-Et Vg 86 Dalton J. Faris, East Gwillimbury Kingsway Alexander Macho Vg 86 Jason David Mell, Merrill, WI Trent Valley Holsteins, Peterborough Kingsway Sanchez Academy Vg 86 Kingsway Farms, Hastings Lanehaven Frosty Carolynna Vg 86 Bloetjes Farms Ltd, Dorchester Lemlar Bolton Fiona Vg 86 Lemlar Farms Ltd, Woodstock Lovshin Damion Roxy Vg 86 Lovshin Farms Ltd, Cobourg Marthaven Goldywyn Jenny Lea Vg 86 John W. Buckley, Lindsay

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Mcintosh Jaynee Snapshot Vg 86 McIntosh Holsteins, Embro

Tri-Koebel Dur Explosion-Et Ex 91 Hillhaven Holsteins, Elora

Metdale Redesign Starlet Ex 90 Almet Farms Ltd, Bowmanville

Elmcroft Attic Mavis Vg 86 George Sikma, Orono

Misty Springs Smokin Erin Vg 86 Misty Spring Holsteins, Little Britain

Arnhome Susie Igniter Ex 90 Arnhome Farms, Bright

Monterel Becker Ross Ex 90 Gerald Roefs, Lakeside

Morsan Atwood Chelsie Vg 86 Vanhaven Holsteins, Uxbridge

Arnverdale Pagewire Charolette Ex 90 Arnold Vervoort, Fergus Tristar Cattle Co, Uxbridge

Murinda Samuelo Wynefred Ex 90 Murray W. Snyder, Yarker

Esquesing Illegal Anita Vg 86 Fraeland Gold Charm Vg 86 Walkerbrae Farms, Guelph

Ms Wabash-Way Atwd Emily-Et Vg 86 Stanton Bros Limited, Ilderton Oconcrest Caesar Electra Vg 86 Paul E. O’Connor, Hastings Oconnors Alex Devin Vg 86 Oconnors Super Josie Vg 86 O’Connor Land & Cattle Co, Ajax Patience Contender Bonnie Vg 86 Patience Pci Giggles Vg 86 Patience Holsteins Ltd, Mildmay Patience Sl Contend Delicious Vg 86 Larry Bennett, Caledon Patience Holsteins Ltd, Mildmay Pierstein Goldwyn Biscuit Vg 86 Vanhaven Holsteins, Uxbridge Ploegsway Final Cut Delli Vg 86 John Vanderploeg, Peterborough Richland Denzel Wow Vg 86 Richland Holsteins, Stirling River Dale Mr Sam Ella Vg 86 Kingsway Farms, Hastings Millen Farms, Omemee Hazbro Holsteins, Embro Rockymountain Goldwyn Danino Vg 86 Scott Brethet, Tottenham Roggua Xacobeo Alibaba Vg 86 O’Connor Land & Cattle Co, Ajax Ronbeth Alexander Becca Vg 86 Ronbeth Holsteins, Hastings Spencroft Sanchez Danielle Vg 86 Scott Brethet, Tottenham Roger Spence, Elmvale

Aveline Talent Gemma Ex 90 Aveline Holsteins 2005 Ltd, Drayton Benrise Baxter Shamrock Ex 90 Benrise Stormatic Twilight Ex 90 Benschop Farms, Bowmanville Bertsdale Goldwyn Farah Ex 90 Michael Heath, Westminister, MD Pleasant Nook Farm, Ayr Charlyn Jerseys, Warwick Township Breamont Elegant Line Ex 90 Breamont Holsteins, Tavistock Brenland Goldwyn Katie Ex 90 Brenland Holsteins, Millbank Brownlands Goldwyn Dotty Ex 90 Brownlands Terrason Lillian Ex 90 Brownlands Farm, Enterprise

New Galma Damion Ivy Ex 90 New Galma Dairy, Mt. Elgin Nyolayne Terrason Algo Ex 90 Gerald & Marguerite Nyman, Bloomfield Oxfordshire Lucky Ella Ex 90 Oxfordshire Farms Ltd, Embro Rickeen Lee Janice Ex 90 Rick Shantz, Wallenstein Ripplebrook Anika Jadon Ex 90 Ripplebrook Farm, Napanee Rjf Redesign Naomi Ex 90 Robert Jarrell, Corbyville Roadway Maples Blitz Beyonce Ex 90 Roadway Maples Ltd, Drayton Rosenhorst Baxter Babe Ex 90 J. Blekkenhorst & Son, Thunder Bay

Carldot Goldwyn Lily Ex 90 Breamont Holsteins, Tavistock

Selbyvale Jasper Ladina Ex 90 Orserdale Farms, Sydenham

Creekbend Tammy Ex 90 Abner B Martin, Wallenstein

Selbyvale Spirte Koala Ex 90 William Harold Robinson, Selby

Darcroft Vibe Groovy Ex 90 Darcroft Farms Ltd, Woodstock

Springhope Goldwyn Hanna Ex 90 Delhome Holsteins, Milverton

Del-Hollow Ss Jodie-Red-Et Ex 90 Dana Erway, Coudersport, PA Fradon Holsteins Ltd, Branchton

Spruceafton Igloo Brina Ex 90 James Nafziger, Milverton

Donelea Goldwyn Rebecca Ex 90 Almet Farms Ltd, Bowmanville Elkancrest September Hadassa Ex 90 Kosterview Holsteins, Harriston Elocroft Dexmatic Polite Ex 90 Benschop Farms, Bowmanville

Stonyway Duplex Roxjem Ex 90 Kidd Crest Farms, New Liskeard Sunrest Ross Ivory Ex 90 Sunrest Farm, Joyceville Vale-O-Skene Spirte Ocean Ex 90 Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, Little Britain Walnutlawn Dundee Bally Ex 90 Walnutlawn Farms Limited, Tavistock

Srd-Il-I Freemont Vixen Vg 86 Donald G. Reid, Thorndale

Friesiana Buckeye Shilo Ex 90 Friesiana Holsteins Ltd, Tillsonburg

Stantons Bronco Expect Vg 86 Stantons Observer Eb Fairy Vg 86 Stanton Bros Limited, Ilderton

Frisklane Jaspers Beans Ex 90 Frisklane Holsteins, Selby

Walnutlawn Gibson Tiara Ex 90 Junel Holsteins, Millbank Brenland Holsteins, Millbank

Gerbernook Exciter Catherine Ex 90 Gerbernook Holsteins, Brunner

Walnutlawn Linjet Tangerine Ex 90 Walnutlawn Farms Limited, Tavistock

Gordondell Fay Spirte Ex 90 Gerald Gordon, Inverary

Wiljaven Frosty Jenga Ex 90 Willy Koot, Thamesford

Havenvalley Gibson Zweety Ex 90 Havenvalley Holsteins, Wallenstein

Wilmarlea Salto Natasha Ex 90 Wilmarlea Farm, Embro

Havenvalley Howie Delay Ex 90 Havenvalley Holsteins, Wallenstein

AUGUST VGs

Stoneden California Girl Vg 86 Binalee Holsteins, Elmvale Century Star Holsteins, Elmvale Valleylane Gold Rachel Vg 86 Elliottdale Holsteins, Thorndale Vanhaven Lavanguard Miley Vg 86 Vanhaven Holsteins, Uxbridge West Port Magna Ricca Vg 86 Scott J. Wilson, Port Perry Willowhill Daine Jueles Vg 86 Willow Hill Farms, Newcastle Wridale Shaquille Savanna Vg 86 Harold & Lois Wright, Hanover Binalee Holsteins, Elmvale Century Star Holsteins, Elmvale

August EXs Calbrett Shottle Teekah Ex 92 Smithden Holsteins Inc, Woodstock

Holywell Gibson Nona Ex 90 Brownlands Farm, Enterprise Janaric Carisma Dena Ex 90 Janaric Holsteins, Listowel Janaric Leader Judy Ex 90 Douglas Diefenbacher, Gowanstown Janaric Outside Zarah Ex 90 Janaric Holsteins, Listowel Jerval Moscow Susan Ex 90 Mountain Valley Farms, Neebing

Ardross Atwood Velvet Vg 87 Carldot Shottle Sabina Vg 87 Kloepfer Holdings Ltd, Ingersoll Coxlyn Atwood Abigail Vg 87 Coxlyn Farms Ltd, Uxbridge Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, Little Britain

New Galma Braxton Leila Vg 86 New Galma Dairy, Mt. Elgin Ourown Brawler Taffy Vg 86 Ourown Shaquille Utah Vg 86 J. Walter Miller, Hillier Pigeon Lake Goldwyn Megan Vg 86 Emilane Holsteins, Lindsay Risk’n’roll Farms, Lindsay Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, Little Britain Pleasant Nook Trinitys Trinket Vg 86 Pleasant Nook Farm, Ayr Poplardell Goldwyn Emerick Vg 86 W. Bruce Caughey, Stella Ralbea Seaver Brenda Vg 86 Ralph & Beatrice Martin, Drayton Ranhaven Ericas Destry Vg 86 Bushy View, Lakeside Ranhaven Jazzmin Vg 86 Craig Ranter, Woodstock Renhope Eryn Teeoff Vg 86 Renhope Farms Ltd, Woodstock Smithden Lauthority Amelia Vg 86 Smithden Holsteins Inc, Woodstock Somerset Lauthority Avion Vg 86 Somerset Acres Ltd, Brunner Springbend Kalee Atwood Vg 86 George Sikma, Orono Sunnycreek Braxton Neon Vg 86 J. Blekkenhorst & Son, Thunder Bay Lorne & Cynthia Vis, Murillo Sunrest Hot Tomali Vg 86 Sunrest Farm, Joyceville Trustmore Damion Desire Vg 86 Trustmore Farms Inc, Slate River Up-Ridge Atwood Grumpy Vg 86 Up-Ridge Holsteins, Embro Vale-O-Skene Champion Kola Vg 86 Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, Little Britain

Willsona Sanchez Shea Vg 86 Willsona Shottle Shayne Vg 86 Almet Farms Ltd, Bowmanville

Lorneva Jasper Patsy Ex 90 Bruce L. Loach & Family, New Liskeard

Cows-To-U Roy Ivy Ex 91 Darcroft Farms Ltd, Woodstock

Mapleton Mr Sam Val Ex 90 Mapleton Holsteins, Drayton

Fradon Talent Wisker Ex 91 Fradon Holsteins Ltd, Branchton

Marbri Baxter Brit Ex 90 Benschop Farms, Bowmanville Dr. John McQuat, St. Andre D’Argenteuil, PQ Marbri Farms Inc, Russell

Altona Lea Steady Amen Vg 86 Frank Barkey & Family, Blackstock

Marbro Goldwyn Jolen Ex 90 Marbro Farms, Woodstock

Benrise Spirte Diamond Vg 86 Benschop Farms, Bowmanville

Mark-A-Valley Talent Harmony Ex 90 Mark-A-Valley Farm, Arthur

Brownlands Attic Madeline Vg 86 Brownlands Farm, Enterprise

Marla Norway Crystal Ex 90 Maple Creek Farm, Alma

Calbrett Manoman Bailee Vg 86 Allan & Lorne Vis, Murillo

Martingale Lessentil Okoe Ex 90 Martingale Farms, Selby

Earlen Aftershock Dancer Vg 86 Earlen Farms Limited, Alma

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Killcroft Pennys Pokerface Vg 86 Killcroft Holsteins, Tavistock

Honeyfield Sanchez Madison Vg 87 Almet Farms Ltd, Bowmanville

Cityview C P R Purple Ex 91 David G. Innes, Woodstock

Smithden Goldwyn Ashley Ex 91 Hank & Nancy-Lee Hazeleger, Embro

Karnvilla Atwood Riase Vg 86 D.W. Karn Farms Inc, Woodstock

Walnutlawn Duplex Golden Vg 86 Walnutlawn Farms Limited, Tavistock

Karnvilla Duplex Riana Ex 92 D.W. Karn Farms Inc, Woodstock

Morsan Atlas De Quita Ex 91 Kidd Crest Farms, New Liskeard

Holzer Shocked By My Honey Vg 86 Bushy View, Lakeside

Holzer Minnie Damion Vg 87 Bushy View, Lakeside

Kingsmill Goldwyn Aussie-Et Ex 90 Bruce Witmer, Woodstock

Janholm Mr Sam Ella Ex 91 Janholm Farms, Brunner

Hazbro Sanchez All Spark Vg 86 Walkerbrae Farms, Guelph

Vindrigue Mary Mackinaw Vg 86 Emilane Holsteins, Lindsay

Crater Sue Damion Ex 92 Crater Farm, Hartington

Holzer Sovereign Katey Ex 91 Bushy View, Lakeside

Havenvalley Zest Sid Vg 86 Havenvalley Holsteins, Wallenstein

Holzer Dashen After Vg 87 Bushy View, Lakeside

Joalfarms Goldwyn Pluto Ex 90 Joalfarms Lheros Patience Ex 90 Allan & Lorne Vis, Murillo

Gordondell Cory Outside Ex 91 Gerald Gordon, Inverary

Fricosons Jasper Kitkat Vg 86 Fricosons Holsteins, Newcastle

Kingsway Goldwyn Advertise Vg 87 Hank & Nancy-Lee Hazeleger, Embro Kingsway Farms, Hastings Hazbro Holsteins, Embro Colin Meulendyk, Badjeros Roesbett Sanchez Rhythm Vg 87 Gerald Roefs, Lakeside Kelly Roefs, Lakeside

Aveline Tee Off Lulu Vg 86 Aveline Holsteins 2005 Ltd, Drayton

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Best of the Breed EX-94 & Higher

Over 125,000 kilograms of Milk

• GOL075 ADVENT PAULA EX-94

• CHESSLAWN AEROLINE LADY VG-89. . . . . . . . 166,844 kgs

• SMITHDEN GOLDWYN ALEXANDRA EX-94

• SUMMITHOLM COPPER CLAIRE VG-85. . . . . . . 162,464 kgs

Owned by Walnutlawn Farms, Tavistock

Bred by Smithden Holsteins Inc, Woodstock Owned by Vanhaven Holsteins, Uxbridge

• GLENGARRY GOLDWYN PENNY EX-94

Bred by Robert D. MacIntosh, Apple Hill Owned by Glengarry Stock Farms Inc, Apple Hill

• GERANN ROY GRENDEL EX 95 Bred by Gerann Holsteins, Cardinal Owned by Quality Holsteins, Vaughan

2 Year Olds VG-88 Points & Higher • SMITHDEN GOLDWYN BREEZY VG-88

Bred and Owned by H.E. Matson, Caledon

Bred and Owned by Joe Loewith & Sons Ltd, Lynden

• REDLODGE AEROLINE JESSIE EX-90-5E. . . . . . 150,644 kgs Bred by Armin & Monica Kagi, Finch Owned by Redlodge Farms Inc, Finch

• ALEXERIN AEROLINE 683 EX-90. . . . . . . . . . . . . 138,725 kgs Bred and Owned by Alexerin Farms, Manotick

• SUMMITHOLM RUDOLPH LISA GP-81 . . . . . . . . 138,172 kgs Bred and Owned by Joe Loewith & Sons Ltd, Lynden

• GERLEID ECHO JAMES VG-87. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134,474 kgs Bred and Owned by Hoftyzer Farms Ltd, Frankford

Bred by Smithden Holsteins Inc, Woodstock Owned by Fricosons Holsteins, Newcastle

• HOLZER HIGHLINE EX-91-5E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132,226 kgs

Bred by Kingsway Farms, Hastings Owned by Riverdown Holsteins, Metcalfe

• CITYVIEW SPIRIT KATE EX-93-4E. . . . . . . . . . . . 130,929 kgs

• KINGSWAY TENACIOUS ROCHELLE VG-88 • LOCKMAR GOLDWYN JESSY VG-88

Bred and Owned by Lockmar Holsteins, Sutton West

• PIERSTEIN GOLDWYN BEYONCE VG-88

Bred by Bushy View, Lakeside Owned by Jewelafton Holsteins, Tavistock

Bred and Owned by David G. Innes, Woodstock

• FRIESIANA T STANLEY KARORA VG-85. . . . . . 127,341 kgs Bred by John De Boer, Mt. Elgin Owned by Drianneh Green Dairy Ltd, Mt. Elgin

Owned by Vanhaven Holsteins, Uxbridge

• SUMMITHOLM TOP GUN MOLLY GP-81. . . . . . . 125,932 kgs

Bred by Futurecrest Holsteins, Alymer Owned by Futurecrest Holsteins, Alymer and Quality Holsteins, Vaughan

• DEBOER CRUISER LAUREN G-75. . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,641 kgs

Bred and Owned by Quality Holsteins, Vaughan

• MIRELLA OUTSIDE MODEM VG-87. . . . . . . . . . . 125,093 kgs

• FUTURECREST AFTERSHOCK TAHLIA VG-88

• QUALITY SANCHEZ GOLDFI VG-88 • SIGNATURE GOLD KEYNA VG-88

Bred and Owned by Glennholme Holsteins, Carp; Signature Holsteins, Morrisburg; Todd Edwards, Morrisburg

Bred and Owned by Joe Loewith & Sons Ltd, Lynden

Bred and Owned by De Boer Acres Holsteins, Selkirk

• SQUIBBLAND DOROTHY LEE VG-85 . . . . . . . . . 125,114 kgs Bred and Owned by K. Dean & Debbie Squibb, St. Pauls Bred and Owned by Ferme Mirella Inc, St. Bernardin

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in each age division for June 2013 through the end of August 2013!

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CLASS

AGE

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F

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BCA Comp

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F

P

DEV Comp

BRABANTDALE SHOTTLE SPACELOVE

VG-85

01-10

491

556

475

1522

(+218)

(+249)

(+206)

(+673)

MARLBORO DOTSON 3332

GP-80

01-09

400

430

352

1182

(+155)

(+167)

(+114)

(+436)

STANTONS FREDDIE SLEEK

GP-84

01-09

384

450

403

1237

(+114)

(+170)

(+138)

(+422)

MS WABASH-WAY SUP ELEXIS-ET

G-76

01-10

400

410

397

1207

(+130)

(+130)

(+132)

(+392)

STANTONS MOM EQUAL

GP-82

01-10

370

430

383

1183

(+98)

(+147)

(+115)

(+360)

STANTONS NIAGRA ELLOTA

GP-81

02-00

445

448

421

1314

(+174)

(+167)

(+155)

(+496)

BRABANTDALE AFTERSHOCK SPOONFY

VG-87

02-01

390

493

411

1294

(+117)

(+186)

(+142)

(+445)

STANTONS FREDDIE EAT

GP-81

02-00

372

502

381

1255

(+100)

(+219)

(+113)

(+432)

GENERVATIONS MANOMAN EVE

GP-83

02-02

408

430

402

1240

(+138)

(+150)

(+137)

(+425)

GILLETTE GARRETT SLEEPOVER

VG-87

02-00

342

428

365

1135

(+105)

(+181)

(+137)

(+423)

FREUREHAVEN SHOTTLE LAUTELLA

VG-89

03-00

410

423

397

1230

(+154)

(+156)

(+141)

(+451)

GLENNHOLME PUNDIT BEYOND

VG-88

03-02

373

357

379

1109

(+142)

(+109)

(+147)

(+398)

BRABANTDALE DIR SPOOKBERRY RED

VG-87

03-01

381

480

364

1225

(+108)

(+173)

(+95)

(+376)

HEIWA DOLMAN LINDA

GP-83

03-00

375

429

399

1203

(+104)

(+142)

(+119)

(+365)

STEWARDSON JUPITER JANET

G-77

03-01

350

356

345

1051

(+118)

(+124)

(+115)

(+357)

BRABANTDALE SHOTTLE SPOTTY

VG-85

04-01

395

467

392

1254

(+122)

(+160)

(+123)

(+405)

GLENNHOLME GOLDWYN AUBURN

VG-87

04-01

348

400

358

1106

(+116)

(+152)

(+126)

(+394)

FIELDHOUSE BLITZ BOBBI LOU

VG-86

04-10

362

463

317

1142

(+114)

(+185)

(+65)

(+364)

ELIZADON REGAN

EX-91

04-11

339

316

333

988

(+114)

(+88)

(+108)

(+310)

SKIPPER CARISMA CORRIE

EX-90

04-10

331

364

317

1012

(+99)

(+124)

(+85)

(+308)

SILVERRIDGE SEPTEMBER RAE

GP-80

05-02

378

547

365

1290

(+103)

(+262)

(+90)

(+455)

DULET BOLTON KRISTY

EX-91

05-04

347

422

355

1124

(+106)

(+156)

(+117)

(+379)

GILLETTE BOLTON 2ND LOOK

VG-88

05-03

394

372

322

1088

(+157)

(+125)

(+94)

(+376)

BOSDALE STORMATIC STAR

EX-90

05-00

284

422

287

993

(+70)

(+187)

(+78)

(+335)

MEDWAY ATLANTIC SUKIE

EX-90

05-09

296

303

301

900

(+93)

(+101)

(+100)

(+294)

MARINEAU TALIJAH SHOTTLE

VG-88

06-09

350

492

343

1185

(+114)

(+246)

(+116)

(+476)

FRADON CHAMPION PAPOOSE

EX-90

07-07

383

318

358

1059

(+166)

(+90)

(+136)

(+392)

SQUIBBLAND PEACH SPIRTE J

EX-92-3E

07-10

319

393

327

1039

(+98)

(+159)

(+101)

(+358)

TOWNHOLM SLOGAN DEONNA

VG-88

07-05

293

404

310

1007

(+73)

(+182)

(+94)

(+349)

BRABANTDALE GOLDWYN SPACIOUSLY

VG-87

06-07

382

439

371

1192

(+109)

(+132)

(+102)

(+343)

YEARLINGS BRABANTDALE FARMS LTD, NAVAN

SCHOUTEN CORNER VIEW FARMS LTD , RICHMOND STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON

2 YEAR OLDS STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON BRABANTDALE FARMS LTD, NAVAN

STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUN

3 YEAR OLDS FREUREHAVEN FARMS LTD, WELLANDPORT BONNECHERE HOLSTEINS, RENFREW; GLENNHOLME HOLSTEINS, CARP BRABANTDALE FARMS LTD, NAVAN HEIWA FARM, ST. ALBERT

STEWARDSON DAIRY, THEDFORD

4 YEAR OLDS BRABANTDALE FARMS LTD, NAVAN GLENNHOLME HOLSTEINS, CARP FIELDHOUSE FARMS, ARISS

ELIZADON HOLSTEINS, PHELPSTON

SCHIPPER FARMS LTD, AYLMER

5 YEAR OLDS SILVERRIDGE FARMS LTD, SPRINGFIELD MAPEL WOOD FARMS, JERSEYVILLE FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUN BOSDALE FARMS INC, CAMBRIDGE MEDWAY FARMS LTD, ILDERTON

MATURE COWS FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUN FRADON HOLSTEINS LTD, BRANCHTON K. DEAN & DEBBIE SQUIBB, ST. PAULS STONEHENGE HOLSTEINS, HICKSON BRABANTDALE FARMS LTD, NAVAN

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Throughout the summer, you may have entered the John Deere Gator™ HPX contest at your local twilight meeting.

The ballot was drawn at John Deere’s headquarters in Grimsby and announced in September.

Congratulations to the lucky winner, Jason Vis!

Special thanks to John Deere for their support of our Branch Initiatives throughout the year!

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2013 REGULATIONS & ELIGIBILITY This competition is effective for the 2013 Show Season and is open for residents of Ontario exclusively.

• Animal must be shown minimal at one (1) Ontario Branch recognized show to be eligible.

• Be a Registered Holstein • Be owned by or in partnership with the exhibitor who is an Ontario Resident • Have won 1st or 2nd prize at an Ontario Holstein Branch county or regional show • Have won 1st, 2nd, or 3rd prize at Ontario Spring Discovery, Ontario Summer Show, Eastern Ontario Championship or Autumn Opportunity Shows • Have been in the Top eight (8) Ontario owned placings at the 2013 Royal Winter Fair • Only one entry for Junior Breeder’s Herd per exhibitor • Only one entry for Breeder’s Herd per exhibitor • Senior animals must qualify in milking class *Placings at Shows outside of Ontario should be included but are not considered as Qualifying Shows.

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 • 4-H Members must lead their own calf in at least two (2) Ontario Holstein Branch recognized shows but the animal need only qualify in one (1) show to be eligible • Entry form must show calf’s actual placing in the class as well as 4-H placing in the class • Have been 1st or 2nd 4-H Calf (in its class) at an Ontario Holstein Branch county or regional show.

• 1st, 2nd, 3rd 4-H Holstein Calf at Ontario Summer Show, Eastern Ontario Championship or Autumn Opportunity Shows 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 need to be at the Ontario Holstein Branch office prior to the show date and a complete marked catalogue must be forwarded to the Ontario Holstein Branch office no later than 15 days after the shows.

• Have been in the Top eight (8) Ontario owned 4-H placings in the Holstein 2013 RAWF Show OR 2013 TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic.

• All-Ontario 4-H Awards Require Separate Entry Form and Photo.

This entry form to only list those shows where the 4-H member lead his/her own calf.

• 4-H Calf owned by 4-H Member - The calf is solely or jointly owned by a 4-H member who used the calf as their 4-H project for 2013. The calf must be transferred into the 4-H members name before June 1, 2013.

CLASSES

1. Female, Junior Calf........................................... born on or after Mar. 1, ’13 2. Female, Intermediate Calf ......................... born Dec. 1, ’12 - Feb. 28, ’13 3. Female, Senior Calf.....................................born Sept. 1, ’12 - Nov. 30, ’12 4. Female, Summer Yearling .......................... born June 1, ’12 - Aug. 31, ’12 5. Female, Junior Yearling................................born Mar. 1, ’12 - May 31, ’12 6. Female, Intermediate Yearling ............................ Dec. 1, ’11 - Feb. 28, ’12 7. Female, Senior Yearling, non-milking..... born Sept. 1, ’11 - Nov. 30, ’11 8. Junior Breeder’s Herd, Group of 3 animals ...................bred by exhibitor 9. Female, Milking Yearling,............................born Sept. ’11, to Feb. 28, ’12 10. Female, Junior 2-year-old ........................... born Mar. 1, ’11 - Aug. 31, ’11 11. Female, Senior 2-year-old...........................born Sept. 1, ’10 - Feb. 28, ’11 12. Female, Junior 3-year-old ........................born March 1, ’10 - Aug. 31, ’10 13. Female, Senior 3-year-old.......................... born Sept. 1, ’09 - Feb. 28, ’10 14. Female, 4-year-old.......................................born Sept. 1, ’08 - Aug. 31, ’09 15. Female, 5-year-old.......................................born Sept. 1, ’07 - Aug. 31, ’08 16. Female, Mature Cow.............................................born prior to Sept. 1, ’07 17. Breeder’s Herd, Group of 3 animals................................bred by exhibitor 18. Junior 4-H Calf............................................................ born after Mar. 1, ’13 19. Intermediate 4-H Calf ................................ born Dec. 1, ’12 - Feb. 28, ’13 20. Senior 4-H Calf............................................born Sept. 1, ’12 - Nov. 30, ’12 21. Summer Yrlg. 4-H Calf ............................... born June 1, ’12 - Aug. 31, ’12 22. Junior Yrlg. 4-H Calf.....................................born Mar. 1, ’12 - May 31, ’12 23. 4-H Calf owned by 4-H Member........ Open to ALL 4-H Age Animals

ENTRIES

Owners are required to submit an official entry form for each animal they wish to enter. Your entry form must be accompanied by a 5x7 photograph or digital photograph taken in the current show season and must show the stage of lactation she was in when she competed. Colour photos are preferred however black and white ones will be accepted.

Note: Each entry for each class require a photo (if entering in open class and 4-H class two (2) photos are required)

NOMINATION & SELECTION

BREEDER’S HERD PICTURES

Presentation of awards will be made at the Ontario Holstein Branch Annual meeting: February 2014. Results will be considered unofficial and cannot be published by any other company until after presentations are made.

A Senior Yearling can be nominated in both the milking & non-milking class but, her show winnings are only applicable to the chosen stage. (ie) A yearling could qualify pre-freshening and then qualify after freshening and be eligible for both classes. BUT you must have a picture freshened and non-milking. It is imperative to denote stage of heifer at time of showing as Milking or Non-Milking when listing show results.

A nomination committee of 3 judges will make selections from each of the classes in late November 2013. A panel of 7 judges (with an 8th judge’s places used in the event of a tie) will choose the winning entries from the nominations. The results will be published in the Winter 2014 issue of The L ink M agazine.

For Additional Entry Forms or Further Information contact: Ontario Holstein Branch 519-653-6180 www.ontario.holstein.ca/Awards.html

By popular demand, exhibitors can submit three (3) individual pictures of the members of your Breeder’s Herd and Junior Breeder’s Herd. However group pictures will still be accepted. Photos must be taken in the 2013 show season, showing the stage of lactation.

Cows that have shown in a production class (re: 50,000 kg) will be placed in the class according to their age.

ENTRY DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 18th, 2013

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Entry Form • All-Ontario Holstein Competition Send To:

Ontario Holsteins 285 Fountain St. S, Cambridge, ON N3H 1J2 Tel: 519-653-6180 Fax: 519-653-2129

Deadline For Entries:

November 18, 2013

EMAIL to branch@ontario.holstein.ca or FAX 519-653-2129 Name of Animal: CLASS: Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy): Name of Exhibitor(s)/Owner:

Registration#:

Address: Telephone No.: 4-H Member: Address: Telephone No.: 4-H Achievement Day:

Fax:

Fax: 4-H Club:

Postal Code: Email: Postal Code: Email:

Complete 2013 Show Record (Please Print) All placings must be listed. (For 4-H Nominations ONLY LIST Placings at Official Holstein Shows where 4-H Member LEAD his/her own animal. Only 4-H shows with over 75 head are eligible.

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Pictures must be received no later than November 20, 2013 to be considered for a nomination.

Full colour, high resolution, digital images are preferred. ❑ Photographer Photographer’s Name: ❑ Email ❑ Hard Copy Picture coming by: www.ontario.holstein.ca

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Next Advertising Deadline: December 6th, 2013 Contact Julie McIntosh to Book Your Ad Space Ph: 519-475-6378 ext.30 Email: thelink@ontario.holstein.ca

Outstanding Service Award for Dairy Women The purpose of this award is to recognize the efforts and highlight the work and accomplishments of Ontario women who have devoted their lives in an effort to serve, promote and enhance the dairy industry.

Through their dedication they have helped to inspire others with their passion. Contributions may be through their own family farms, with the 4-H program, local breed associations, provincial committees or boards, national boards or through formal work which all working together help to promote and preserve the dairy farm and industry in Ontario.

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Award Information • Open to women involved in all dairy breeds.

• Nomination package will be available on the Ontario Holstein Branch website, www.ontario.holstein.ca • Nominations should be sent to chairperson, Tara Bullock • Selection committee members will choose the award with recipients joining committee for future years • Award will be announced and presented at the Ontario Holstein Branch Annual Meeting in February 2014

Deadline for nominations will be December 1, 2013 For further information, contact OSAFDW Chairperson, Tara Bullock 2334 Northeys Rd. RR#3 Lakefield, ON K0L 2H0 Tel: 705-657-3442 tarabullockfarmgirl@gmail.com

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Branch News

DirectorElections (Ontario Branch)

Article 2.3 – Board of Directors The Board of Directors shall consist of two (2) Members resident in each of the electoral districts of Western Ontario; West-Central Ontario; East-Central and Northern Ontario; and Eastern Ontario, the immediate Past President (if not otherwise currently a Director), and a Director selected by the National Directors of the Association resident in Ontario.

Nomination papers for the four electoral districts of Western; West-Central; East-Central and Northern Ontario; and Eastern Ontario Holstein must be filed with the Branch office prior to December 31, 2013.

Save the Date ďż˝ HolsteinCanada Convention 2014 Ontario Holstein is planning to take a bus to Sherbrooke April 2-6. Contact the office for more information at (519) 653-6180.

Sherbrooke, QC April 2-6, 2014

Alternating length of Terms for Ontario Branch Directors The process of staggering terms began with the 2010 elections for Western and West Central Ontario, two Directors were elected with one serving a one-year term and the other a twoyear term. In 2011, the process occurred in Eastern and EastCentral Ontario to finish the process of alternating the terms for Directors.

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The Director with the one-year term will come up for reelection one year prior to the other Director in their district.

In 2012, the Eastern; East-Central and Northern Ontario oneyear Director will be up for election as well as one Director from Western and one from West-Central Ontario. Starting in 2013, there will be elections each year for one Director per district in Southern Ontario.

Stonebridge Inn, London ON February 25-26, 2014

Holstein Canada

Stonebridge Inn, London ON February 27, 2014

Nomination forms for National Director must be filed with Holstein Canada by December 8, 2013.

Annual Meeting, Farm Tours, Master Breeder Recognition and Fun Auction, Dairy Management Workshop

DairyManagement Workshop in conjunction with Progressive Dairy Operators.

The gift that keeps on giving!

Make someone on your list smile with a Gift Certificate for an ad in The Link. Available in any denomination!

Contact Julie McIntosh today at (519) 475-6378 x30 or thelink@ontario.holstein.ca

AlsoAvailable:

Canadian, U.S. and Internataional Subscriptions to The Link. Contact the Branch Office for details.

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OCTOBER 2013

October 25

October 25

October 25

October 29

November 27

Grey County Holstein Annual & Barn Meeting, Kevin Klages, Neustadt

Kevin Klages

November 28

Stormont County Awards Banquet

Lanark County Awards Night Perth County Banquet, Mitchell, 7:00 pm

Ontario Board of Directors Meeting, Fergus

February 25

December 5

February 26

December 7

February 27

December 12

March 2014

December 12

Leeds-Grenville AGM, Forfar Hall

December 12

York Region Holstein Club Banquet, Markham Fairgrounds

November 19

November 20

Dufferin County Annual & Barn Meeting, Bowling Green Farms, Charles Bryan & family

November 20

Wellington County AGM/Barn Meeting

November 21

Peterborough County AGM/Car Tour

November 21

Perth County AGM/Barn Meeting

November 22

Leeds-Grenville Banquet,

Roebuck Hall

November 22

Renfrew County Awards Banquet

November 23

Lennox & Addington Holstein Club

Banquet, Selby Community Centre

November 23

Glengarry County Awards Banquet

November 23

Prescott County Awards Banquet

November 27

Frontenac County AGM/Barn Meeting

Canadian Dairy XPO, Stratford

November 15

Huron County AGM/Barn Meeting

February 15

December 4

February 5 – 6

Prince Edward County Holstein Club Banquet

November 7 – 8

FEBRUARY 2014

December 4

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Holstein Show

West-Central District Council Meeting, Guelph

November 7

January 30

December 4

Sale of Stars, RAWF, 5:00 pm

November 3 – 4

TD Canadian Classic, RAWF, Toronto

January 28

East-Central District Council Meeting, Millbrook

Ontario County Family Fun Hockey & Skate Day with potluck, Sunderland

December 2013

OLEX Consignment Sale, 11:00 am

NOVEMBER 2013

November 30

Waterloo County AGM/Barn Meeting, John Nederend’s, Breslau, 11:00 am

Niagara County AGM, Forks Rd. United Church Simcoe Holstein Annual & Barn Meeting, Elizadon Holsteins & Century Star Northumberland Holstein Club Annual & Barn Meeting Oxford Car Tour, Lakeside area Essex-Kent Holstein Club AGM

JANUARY 2014

Peterborough Holstein Club 85th Anniversary Banquet

February 22

Ontario County Holstein Club Banquet Ontario Holstein Branch Tours in conjunction with AGM, Elgin County Ontario Holstein Branch AGM, Stoneridge Inn, London PDO and Ontario Branch Workshop

March 12

March 13

March 22

West-Central District Car Tour, hosted by Haldimand-Norfolk County East-Central District Car Tour, hosted by Peterborough County

Eastern District Car Tour, hosted by Dundas County

January 3

January 7 – 9

April 2014

January 8

January 10

January 15

January 23

January 27

Ontario County AGM, Greenbank CanWest DHI and DFO Annual Meetings, Toronto Glengarry County AGM/ Barn Meeting Victoria County AGM Middlesex County AGM, Comrie Farms, 11:00 am, lunch provided

Western District Council Meeting, Woodstock

Eastern District Council Meeting, Kemptville

April 2 – 5

Holstein Canada National Convention, Sherbrooke, Quebec

July 2014

July 4

Ontario County Twilight Meeting

July 11

Northumberland County Family Night, the Glover Family, Warkworth

July 18

Peterborough County Twilight Meeting, Ronbeth Holsteins, the Warner Families

Cheer on your county’s team at The Royal!

TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic Schedule November 3, 2013, Showmanship Heats, 6:00 pm November 4, 2013, Showmanship Finals and Conformation Classes, 8:00 am

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Ad & Subscription Rates

2013

Breeder Rates - Full Colour Ads with design Ad Size

1 Time

2 Times

4 Times

Back Cover

$1,400

$2,660

$4,760

Two-Page Spread

$1,600

$3,120

$6,160

Full Page

$850

$1,660

$3,275

1/2 Page

$550

$1,075

$2,120

1/4 Page

$350

$685

$1,350

Business Card

$75

$140

$200

Commercial Rates - Full Colour Ads with design

c To book your ad call Julie by December 6th, 2013 at (519) 475-6378 x30 or email thelink@ontarioholstein.com

Subscription Rates

Ad Size

1 Time

2 Times

4 Times

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$1,400

$2,660

$4,760

Two-Page Spread

$2,200

$4,290

$8,470

Ontario Holstein Members

$0

Full Page

$1,200

$2,340

$4,620

Canada

$25

1/2 Page

$850

$1,660

$3,275

USA

$35

1/4 Page

$600

$1,170

$2,310

International

$60

Business Card

$75

$140

$200

Online

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Notes: 1. The above rates include the design of your ad. Advertisers who do not require design services will receive a discount of $50 on 1/4 or 1/2 page ads and $100 on full-page ads. 2. Premium ad space may be requested at an additional cost of $100 for inside front and inside back covers. All other preferred ad placement requests will be accomodated where possible. 3. Owner of the Grand Champion Cow at a county Holstein show will receive a one-time 10% off on a half or full page ad. 4. The top CanWest DHI Management Herd in each county will receive a one-time 10% off on a half or full page ad (Promotion will only be honoured for one year. Please inform the Link Editor at time of booking). 5. Volume discounts for two and four ad bookings will be applied on final invoice. 6. Full payment for Business Card Ads is due upon first insertion.

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Harvdale Holsteins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Heartland ET Vets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Hendercroft Holsteins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Janbrian Holsteins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 John Deere. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Jon Karn Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Karnvilla Holsteins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 McIntosh Embryo Transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Northumberland Holstein Club. . . . . . 35 Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund . . . . . 62 Ontario Summer Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Outstanding Service Award for Women. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Oxford Holstein Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Penergetic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Prettyview Holsteins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 RK Animal Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Robins Holsteins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Select Sires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Shylane Holsteins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Simcoe County Holstein Club. . . . . . . . . 14 Smithden Holsteins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Sprucetone Holsteins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Starbrite Holsteins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Van-Go Enterprises. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Vicki Fletcher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Walkhavern Holsteins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 WB White Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Wrico Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Robert & William Raines Farm: Raivue Holsteins Herd Size: 55-60 milk cows, 160 head total Operation Type: Tie-stall Location: Sunderland ON (As told to Julie McIntosh) 1. What traits do you like the most about the Holstein breed?

I like the production size and stature.Also with the Holstein breed, I have to say that I love the people involved in the industry. Through my years in 4-H and going to the Royal and Madison, the friendships I have developed with people throughout the province, county and continent are extremely valuable. We always discuss what works on their farm and what doesn’t and ways to improve things. Something as simple as the length of chain on tie-stalls is valuable information.

These friendships will last a lifetime.

2. What are your breeding goals?

Our goal is to always try to improve type, production and longevity.

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

Classification and milk recording are the most important tools in our breeding program. In the past, embryo transfer has helped to shape our herd.

4. Describe the ultimate/ideal cow for your operation: Our ideal cow is easy to care for with good production and high components.

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

We would have to Raivue Sanchez Pamela VG-89-3YR-CAN who recently was Reserve Intermediate Champion at the Ontario Summer Show is our current “Heart of the Herd”. She goes to our best line of breeding, White Cow. We hope to breed from her and get some embryos.

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

My dad won two Master Breeders and we earned the third one. We are a family farm settled in 1850’s and have continued on to this day.

I am also proud that we are mainly a homebred herd.

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

We are always trying to improve overall type and feet and legs.

8. What is one thing you would tell a young farmer starting out that you wish you had been told?

Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, everybody does. You will always learn from your mistakes and bumps along the way. Also, breed the kind of cow that you want and farm the way want to. Do what will fit your operation.

9. How do you use genomic information in your herd and what are your thoughts on the future of genomics?

We use about 95 per cent proven bulls on our farm. We are not against genomics, but we think there are too many people treating genomics like they are 100 per cent accurate not 68 per cent they are. We like to work with high type bulls. Genomics are a good tool to help weed out bad bulls. It is a great improvement. We think that genomics will settle down and may someday get closer to 100 per cent.

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The Raines Family: Back (l to r) Tamara, Robert, William and Tina Front: Patricia 10. What are your thoughts on sexed semen? Do you use it?

We have bred a lot of heifers to sexed semen for the past two years on heifers and cows that have good heats and had good conception with it. This year we have had 28 heifers and two bulls. We used six different bulls and it is bringing our heifer population up. Now, if we see an poor heifer, we can replace them because we have a lot more.

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

We usually do two to three flushes a year. We used to sell lots of embryos but that market has changed to elite show cows and high genomic cows. We implant most of our embryos recovered.

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

What trait do you value most?

Red cows, genomic or show cows always sell really well. Still, a good type cow at the auction barn is usually at the top end of the sale even if it is only $1,800.

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

Bulls over the years that have had the most impact are; Lindy, Leader, Goldwyn and Gibson. Today we are using Windbrook, Sid, Lauthority and Chelios.

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 try and do a good job of all management practices on our farm that will lead to success. Practices like vaccinating, hoof trimming, proper milking procedures, and using tools like DHI to watch for cows that have problems with SSC will ensure that our operation is successful. Also, growing good crops and harvesting them on time enables us to get the best quality feed and in turn allows us to keep feed costs down.

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