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• INTRODUCING THE 2016 DAIRY YOUTH WINNERS

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• BREEDERS’ CUP RECAP • SEEING THINGS CLEARLY AT CLEARVIEW FARM • NIAGARA HOLSTEIN CLUB COMMEMORATES 85 YEARS

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HONORED BY YOUR PRESENCE AT ITS GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY, OCTOBER 4-8, AS WE CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF HISTORY. Join us as we kick off the show on Tuesday, October 4 at 8 a.m. with an Opening Ceremony where a special 50th Anniversary Surprise will be revealed.

Walk down memory lane throughout the week in the 50th Anniversary Historical Display, located on the mezzanine level of New Holland Pavilion 1.

On Wednesday, October 5, be sure to make plans to gather and exchange memories at the 50th Anniversary Open House, Hosted by World Dairy Expo, in the Exhibition Hall of the Alliant Energy Center from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Cap off the week by attending the Closing Ceremony on Saturday evening, October 8 at 5 p.m.

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Breeders’ Cup Results 2016 Seeing Things Clearly at Clearview Breeder Feature: The Muellers

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Pursuit of Excellence Best of the Breed Sale Highlights Branch News Superior Production Holstein Happenings Index of Advertisers In Black and White

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Ontario Holstein Branch Office 285 Fountain Street South, Cambridge, Ontario N3H 1J2 Phone: (519) 653-6180 Fax: (519) 653-2129 Email: branch@ontario.holstein.ca www.ontario.holstein.ca EDITOR, Andrea Emond thelink@ontario.holstein.ca DESIGN, Andrea Emond, Debra Buchanan AD DESIGN Jess Willison, Laura Donkers, Leanna Lowry GENERAL MANAGER, Peter Brand peter@ontario.holstein.ca SECRETARY, Mary Poirier branch@ontario.holstein.ca CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Angela Howard, Ava Doner, Laura Barton, Laura Donkers, Kris MacLeod, Peter Brand CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Adrian Vander Wielen, Angela Howard, Ava Doner, BarnGirls Photography, Harold House, Kris MacLeod, Lisas Photography, Mary Poirier, Peter Brand, Tara McKinven WESTERN ONTARIO REP, Angela Howard almbrown@execulink.com Cell: (519) 535-7769

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ON THE COVER: The Yates family of Beaverton, ON, gets some help training calves from eight-year-old Veronica Fisher. Veronica loves visiting Aleah Farms and in the photo is leading Aleah Dark Knight, a calf by “Byway”. (Photo by Lisas Photography)

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A JOB WELL DONE! Recently, while having lunch with a friend, we both marveled at the fact that while summer is typically a chance for most people to slow down, to relax on the back porch with an ice cold drink in hand or enjoy a nap in the hammock, for dairy farmers, late spring and summer marks what is perhaps the busiest time of year! There are stones to be picked and fields to be ploughed, rows to be seeded and crops to be sprayed. But the upside to all of this is that it provides the opportunity to look back on the fruits of your labour - corn that’s almost waisthigh by mid-July and fields that are producing a high-quality feed for next year - and say with a smile on your face: we did good!

It’s important in anything you do in life to take pride in your work, to give yourself the proverbial “pat-on-the-back” that will help propel you to greatness in the future. This year’s Dairy Youth Winners definitely deserve some props. Reading their applications each year brings me a new sense of appreciation for the hard work and innovation that goes into making a dairy farm successful. I’m also moved by the fact that while each one of our winners is rightfully proud of their achievements to date, they are quick to mention those around them (parents, extended family members, family and friends) who helped them reach their goals. I hope their stories on pages 32 and 33 will inspire you. This issue also contains many other “pat-on-the-back” worthy features: our 2016 Breeders’ Cup winners, a Holstein Club celebrating a major milestone and the bright individuals who will be representing Ontario at the European Young Breeders School this fall in Belgium. Congratulations to you all - I hope you take the time to appreciate your accomplishments!

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general mana ger’s messa ge OPTIMISM & DETERMINATION These two words truly describe people in grassroots agriculture. In driving through the countryside it’s clear to see there have been countless hours spent planting seeds in hopes of a year of great yields for your family and animals. In early May, Ontario Holstein co-hosted a Dairy Sen$e workshop with 4-H Ontario held at the University of Guelph. During this threeday workshop, delegates learned more about the financial aspects of the dairy business through classroom presentations and field trips. On the final day delegates delivered their farm case study recommendations, determined to present the best possible solution. At the time of writing this, first-cut hay was well on its way and there was a sense of optimism for getting that delicate balance of moisture for the newly planted crop and dry weather for the harvest. When we look at our cows and heifers we’re always optimistic - and sometimes even determined - that the next offspring from a favourite cow family will be a heifer! June 1st was the deadline to register 4-H calves and witnessing our young people so determined to be successful in the show season ahead, it’s hard not to be optimistic about the future.

This same sentiment is alive and well at your Ontario Holstein Branch! Our staff met recently to organize and plan many summer events for our members and youth. While some events and programs follow a familiar process year after year, you will see new developments in the Judges program and a significant change to the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic. Your Board of Directors approved a Judges Committee proposal to provide a clear and supportive program for all people wishing to judge. The Classic was handed significant changes in dates, housing and show ring. Like you in your farm business, the Classic Committee and Branch staff are optimistic and determined to take on these changes and create a memorable experience for our youth!

I look forward to meeting many more members in the coming months at workshops, twilight meetings and shows. Best wishes to you for a safe and enjoyable summer!

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Heart of the Herd 2016 How can I enter? Place a half or full page ad in the Fall 2016 issue

of The Link (your ad is your entry). In the ad, include a photo of the cow (professional or a snapshot), her information and a short blurb on why she is the “Heart of the Herd.” She can be your highest producing cow, highest classified, or just one that goes about her business problem-free lactation after lactation. ANY cow you have owned within the last year is eligible.

Call 519-653-6180 or email thelink@ontario.holstein.ca to enter.

Entries close Aug. 31, 2016.

Who decides? The “Heart of the Herd” competiton is a “People’s Congratulations to our Past Winners!

2015: Plum Valley Goldwyn Julia EX-92-3E 2014: McIntosh Jewel Lee EX-CAN 30* 2013: Dandyland Leduc Legend EX-93-5E 4* 2012: Symcroft Milan Nicatine EX-91-8E 7*

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Choice” contest! We will ask the readers of the Link to vote for their favourite and the cow with the most votes will be named the 2016 Heart of the Herd!

What’s the prize? The winner will receive a FULL PAGE COLOUR AD in the Winter 2017 issue of The Link!

Fine Print: Only one entry per ad. Advertisers are welcome to promote additional cows in their ads, but only one cow can be entered. Ads will be stamped with the contest logo to identify cows that are entered in the competition. Additionally, a published listing of the contenders will be included in the magazine along with the voting instructions.

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LINKED IN IS YOUR PAGE – IT WAS CREATED FOR YOU TO SHARE YOUR FARM UPDATES, FAMILY MILESTONES, FUNNY STORIES, UNIQUE PHOTOS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN WITH THE OVER 4,000 ONTARIO BREEDERS WHO READ THE LINK! WRITE US TODAY... WE’LL MAKE SURE YOU STAY “LINKED IN!”

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The Great Escape!

Congratulations and best of luck to Ava Doner and Cameron Stockdale, who will be representing Ontario at this year’s European Young Breeders School from Aug. 31 – Sept. 4 in Belgium. Ava and Cameron will travel to Battice and compete with teammates from Alberta, Quebec and New Brunswick. We wish them well!

Congratulations Bruce!

Bruce Witmer was presented with Holstein Canada’s Certificate of Recognition at Waterloo’s Twilight meeting held recently at Bosdale Farms. Bruce was nominated by the Branch to recognize his many ongoing contributions to the dairy industry.

Syngenta 4-H Ontario Arbor Award Winner

As her Almonte, ON owners were preparing to take side shots to register their calf with Holstein Canada, Knapview Jett Air Daisy decided to make a run for it! “The picture makes me smile every time I look at it,” says Ashley Knapton, who snapped the shot of the calf in action. “Here’s hoping they put it on her papers; it’d be just too funny!”

Rob Ashton recently received a Syngenta 4-H Ontario Arbor Award from Syngenta’s Clare Wooding (l) and 4-H’s Debra Brown (r). The provincial award recognizes exemplary volunteer service with 4-H Ontario.

Rob grew up in the 4-H program and is now the President of Durham West 4-H Association. One of his greatest accomplishments has been the Uxbridge Dairy 4-H Club, which he continues to lead today. Outside of 4-H Rob is very involved with the Uxbridge Fair Board and previously as a director on the Ontario County Holstein Club. Fellow award recipients included Keith Coleman (Lennox & Addington) and Barb McAllister (Wellington County). Congratulations to all!

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4-H Dairy Clubs Receive Funding Each year, the Ontario Joint Dairy Breeds presents 10 prizes valued at $50 each to 4-H Dairy Clubs across the province. The awards, established several years ago, help fund specific educational events or projects for which the club requires assistance. This year’s application period closes August 1. Pictured clockwise from top are 4-H Dairy Clubs from Brant, Prescott and Flamborough. www.ontario.holstein.ca

Celebrating a Century of Holsteins, the Breeders’ Cup, our rst 95 point cow and The East Central Judging Clinic

Webb View BERRY Red Picolo EX-91 Dam: Webb View Bess Ruebens EX92 2* Has a VG Destry daughter (2nd calf Jr3), three more Destry daughters & one Addiction P daughter

Sprucehaven Atwood BJ Our rst EX-95 Owned with Jeffshaven and Sarah Jeffs Sexed Sid embryos available

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Design © Laura Donkers for The Link • Berry © Patty Jones • LHS photos © Jill Nelson & Nina Linton

A spring of celeeation at Webb View

Thank you to all of our friends and family for attending the the East Central Judging Clinic and to everyone who came and participated.

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Breeders’Cup Results

THIS YEAR, 37 COUNTIES HELD BREEDERS’ CUP COMPETITIONS. BREEDERS’ CUP COMPETITIONS ALLOW BREEDERS TO SHOWCASE SOME OF THEIR TOP ANIMALS WITHOUT LEAVING THE BARN. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THIS YEAR’S PARTICIPANTS AND WINNERS LISTED BELOW! County BRANTWENTWORTH

Judge – Nathan Thompson

BRUCE

Judge – Nathan Thompson

CARLETONRUSSELL Judge – Kevin Johnston

DUFFERIN Judge – Steve Fraser

DUNDAS

Judge – Jesse Bradley

DURHAM Judge – Adam Hunt

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Judge – Frank Donkers

ESSEX-KENT

Judge – John Hazeleger

FRONTENAC Judge – Adam Hunt

GLENGARRY Judge – Dave Bergeron

GREY

Judge – Jamie Farrell

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3rd Place

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BRIDGEVIEW SIREN DYLAN

SUMMITHOLM SYMPATICO TORNADO

CHARBEND STANLEYCUP BERRY

Mature Cows

FENNEMA KNOWLEDGE APRICOT

VALMAR FEVER PIPPA

DON-MAIR ATWOOD PERFECTION

60,000KG +

VALMAR GOLDWYN GINA

BRENDEAN ICE MAN SELINA

CHARBEND SAMUELO SHADY

1st Lactation

FLORBIL WINDBROOK LILLIAN

HODGLYNN STANLEY CUP LINGO

DORAL FEVER BALI

3+ Lactations

AHD FEVER ZOE

TRINAL DUSK SAUSY

BELMORAL BRAXTON JERRI

60,000KG +

FLORBIL GOLDWYN PENNY JO

RYBEEBAR FLOE REGGIE

ALBADON MR SAM BEAUTY

1st Lactation

MELISTAR WINDBROOK FAMILLE

HENDERCROFT SID BRI

BREEZE HILL S CUP ANTIGUA

2nd Lactation

HENDERCROFT ATWOOD SIMBA

BREEZE HILL BRAXTON ALOEVERA

RIVERDOWN STANLEYCUP JORDYN

3+ Lactations

IVANDALE SHOTTLE EMERALD

DOMICOLE C V F SHANYA

GLENNHOLME DENZEL ROBUST

1st Lactation

KENTVILLE FEVER CHECKERS

WINDYHAVEN LIBERO JENELLE

SEVENHILLS DEMPSEY CLARA

Mature Cows

PONDVUE FEVER SUZETTE

SIMONHOF SIDNEY BRITE LITE

PONDVUE GOLDWYN GLAD

1st Lactation

HARMONY VIEW BRESCIA

GUYVIEW AFTERSHOCK ALMA

ANNALEA MER PEACH

2+ Lactations

GUYVIEW DUPLEX DESTINEE

MOREVIEW MILLION HILDA

HARMONY VIEW TARA

50,000KG +

VRIESDALE ROSS LUANN

WEENARDA BLADE REX

HARMONY VIEW OREO

1st Lactation

WILLDINA AFTERSHOCK AMBER

ALTONA LEA ATWOOD JACINDA

WELOVALE LAVANGUARD SURPRISE

2+ Lactations

METDALE DENISON KYLA

BENRISE DOLMAN JEWEL

ALTONA LEA STEADY ANNALYN

1st Lactation

MISTY GLEN TWIZZLER EXPLODE

CLINTSTONE SMY VALENTINE

MAPLEKEYS SAVIOR ILIZA

2nd Lactation

FUTURECREST WINDY TORNADO

RNC LAUTHORITY NEXIE

SKIPWELL SPIRTE STAR

3+ Lactations

SILVERRIDGE BOLTON ROSALYN

MAPLEKEYS WINDHAMMER GOSSIP

FUTURECREST WINDHAMMER TALITA

1st Lactation

JANSEN CHELOS SHELBY

LORALANS WINDBROOK KARLEE

RIGGFOOT WINDBROOK WENDY

3+ Lactations

RCAT GOLDWYN GAYLE

MORBET MAYE JULIE

RCAT DUPLEX JOLENE

1st Lactation

SUNNY PLAINS DEMPSEY LAUREL

ORSERDALE CONTROL CATHERINE

GORDONDELL WINDBROOK BEVERLY

3+ Lactations

CRATER MELON SANCHEZ

ALCREST JAYNA HEFFORD

HICKORYACRES BELAK KAHLUA

1st Lactation

GLENGARRY SC ACCOLADE

CHERRY CREST MONTAGUE

KIRKLEA ATTITUDE POTATO WEDGE

2nd Lactation

SILVEROAK DEMPSEY PLATINUM

SILVEROAK CAESAR AGATHA

KIRKLEA WINDBROOK SNOOZE

3+ Lactations

SILVEROAK SAHARA RED DELICIOUS

DAMEYA PARTISAN JUNGLE RED

DAMEYA DIRECTOR JODIE RED

1st Lactation

UNIQUE GOLD CRAVING

LOYALYN DUPLEX VANESSA

VALLEYKIRK LANDINI SAVANNA

Mature Cows

NAYLORCROFT DAMION PICKLES

MILLBROOKE SANCHEZ CHEREZ

VALLEYKIRK SAHARA BROOKLYN

60,000KG +

MILLBROOKE OUTSIDE CANDIS

BLAYJOY FORTUNE ROSIE

BRIDOR CHAMPION ROSETTE

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Bridgeview Farms

Jake & Janet Ringelberg C.J. Vanderlip & Sons Florbil Farms Ltd.

Arrowhead Dairy Florbil Farms Ltd. Melistar Holstein

Herbert Henderson Ivandale Farm

Kentville Holsteins Allan Miller

Harmony View Farms Guyview Farms

Vriesdale Holsteins

Willdina Holsteins & Almet Farms Ltd Almet Farms Ltd

Misty Glen Farms Ltd. Futurecrest Holsteins

Silverridge Farms Ltd. Jansen Farms

Ridgetown College of Agricultural Tech Sunny Plains Farms Crater Farm

Glengarry Stock Farms Inc. Silveroak Farm Ltd. Silveroak Farm Ltd. Unique Holsteins

Stephen J Naylor Ed Meulendyk

Joe Loewith & Sons Ltd. C.J. Vanderlip & Sons

Tom Featherston & Sons

Hodglyn Holsteins & Colstein Holsteins Trinal Holsteins

Rybeebar Holsteins Herbert Henderson

Breeze Hill Holsteins Clearview Farm A & E Dairy Ltd

Simonhof Farms Guyview Farms Moreview

Weenarda Farms

Frank Barkey and Family Benschop Farms

Clintstone Holsteins Redstone Holsteins Maplekeys Farms

Loralans Holsteins Morbet Holsteins Orserdale Farms

Albert Moreland

Cherry Crest Holsteins Silveroak Farm Ltd. Dameya Holsteins

Rob & Alice Bumstead Ed Meulendyk

Blayjoy Holsteins Ltd.

H. Keith Charlton & Co. Don-Mair Farms

H. Keith Charlton & Co. Doral Farms Inc.

Belmoral Farms Ltd.

Albadon Farms Ltd.

Breeze Hill Holsteins Riverdown Holsteins

Glennholme Holsteins

Sevenhills Holsteins Ltd. Allan Miller

Schuler Farms

Harmony View Farms Harmony View Farms Welovale Farms

Frank Barkey and Family Maplekeys Farms

Skipwell Farms Inc.

Futurecrest Holsteins

Robert & Anne Skidmore

Ridgetown College of Agricultural Tech Gordondell Holsteins

Hickoryacres Farms & Rebecca Abrams Robert D. Macdonald Robert D. Macdonald Dameya Holsteins

Robert & Mary Ann Kirkconnell Robert & Mary Ann Kirkconnell Unique Holsteins

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1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

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KEYLAS ATWOOD LATRICE

TIERSDALE CEO CANCEL

DOUGFORD FEVER LORNA

3+ Lactations

DOUGFORD FC BEV

KEYLAS GOLDWYN GEORGINA

MAPLE LEAF REDESIGN BETTY

60,000KG +

KEYLAS TOYSTORY SHANDY

DOUGFORD LHEROS JEANETTE

PEARTOME 101 DALMATIANS

1st Lactation

CHRISLAND ATWOOD TARA

SKYLINE ACME APPLE

ARMLANE STANLEYCUP HONEY

3+ Lactations

APPLEVUE LAUTHORITY TARYN

CHRISLAND TERRASON LIBBY

KING WILLY SANCHEZ SHERRI

1st Lactation

JEFFRED SHADOW TALLULA

LAZIERLANE GUTHRIE AVA

ROSSWOOD MONTREAL PK

Mature Cow

JEFFRED TALENT HOLLY

HUFFMANDALE LAUTHORITY MOO

RICHLAND SANCHEZ EXPRESSO

1st Lactation

HEATHER HOLME SID DEBORA

DUTCHDALE MARCEL MARKIE

RINGGENBERG NUMERO UNO SARINA

3+ Lactations

HEATHER HOLME GOLDEN AUTUMN

DUTCHDALE GOLDWYN MARYBETH

ALKA GOLDWYN ENID

1st Lactation

ERROLEA AFTERSHOCK BRITTLE

WILLOWLANE AFTERSHOCK IOLA

CHARLYN ATWOOD FRENZIE

3+ Lactations

WILLOWLANE DUNDEE KAILEY

ERROLEA DUPLEX EMERALD

ERROLEA IGNITER BRILLIANT

1st Lactation

PENLOW COWBELL FEVER

TWINPEAK REGINALD CELEBRATION

SYMCROFT WINDHAMMER NADIEDNA

3+ Lactations

LILBRI DUTCHESS PRINCESS

BARTHAVEN BURNSIDE BO

TWINPEAK VIPER YOLIVIA

50,000KG +

TWINPEAK BLITZ TEMPTATION

LILBRI VAL DUTCHESS

ROCKYRAPIDS DAINTY LAKOTA

1st Lactation

SNOWDAME CHELIOS LIPBALM

STONEDEN BRAXTON RED DABBLE

GERANN FEVER SHAYE

Milking Middle Age

BENOAKS SID TANYA

GERANN FORCE CALVIN

SNOWDAME GOLDWYN GOLDENGIRL

Mature Cows

WESSON CHAMPION LILLY

GERANN SANCHEZ CHASE

JOBO F C 394 OCTAVE

1st Lactation

SELBYVALE WINDBROOK LIZET

FRISKLANE SHADOW FLAPPER

PYNACKER CHIKEETA LOS CABOS

Judge – Will Pulfer

2+ Lactations

SELBYVALE AFTERSHOCK BEYONCE

FRISKLANE SID UREKA

PYNACKER CATASTROPHE SANCHEZ

MIDDLESEX

1st Lactation

JR SID STACEY

CAVANALECK GOLDCHIP GRAZIA

HILLMARK FEVER DUCKY

3+ Lactations

NUVIEW CARISMA CHINA

COMRIE FEVER UDOLL

HILLMARK RADIANT KANSAS

1st Lactation

ABBYLAYNE IMPRESSION MISTY

LUXURY JETT AIR FELICIA

WHITNELL HOT ROX

2nd Lactation

JOYACRES WINDBROOK PEGGIE

ROSETONE WINDBROOK APPLE

SPIERDYKE BROOKWIN

Mature Cows

ABBYLAYNE GOLDWYN TASHA

FEEDERLANE GOLDWYN LINDSEY

WHITNELL ROXY RAE

1st Lactation

VERLIN FEVER SASHA JS

BLUEBERRY JETT AIR PANDA

PARSONS CONTROL COFFEE

Judge – Randy Bullock

Mature Cows

FERME IDEALE MICKEY P604RED

DANICARD KRUSADER MORE

CASCADES CAMDEN KRISTY

NORTHUMBERLAND

1st Lactation

INGHOLM SHADOW DARLING

COMBVIEW DELTA DYLAN

ALMERSON CONTROL CHAMPAGNE

Mature Cows

WEBB VIEW BERRY RED PICOLO

BENSONCREST SANCHEZ GRINGO

COMBVIEW TUNE MELODY

Mature Cows

COXLYN BRAXTON BRENDA

WEST PORT MAGNA RICCA

ELMCROFT SANCHEZ PRISM

Progeny of Dam

ELMCROFT SANCHEZ PRISM & ELMCROFT BAXTER PAL

BEAVERBROCK DUNDEE DELIGHT & BEAVERBROCK LHEROS DELOROUS

LOA-DE-MEDE FORTUNATE JUNIPER & LOA-DE-MEDE WINDBROOK JACKIE

1st Lactation

HANALEE MCCUTCHEN CHERRY COKE

MCINTOSH LAUTELLA

HANALEE WINDBROOK AMAZON

3+ Lactations

KARNVILLA JASPER RHYME

DARCROFT GOLDWYN JEWEL

KARNVILLA RIPPLY JINX

60,000KG +

WALNUTLAWN GIBSON JESSICA

WIKKERINK GOLDWYN FAITH

MCINTOSH RAINI NORMAN

Judge – Jeff West

HALTON-PEEL Judge – Elgin Craig

HASTINGS

Judge – Justin Crowley

HURON

Judge – Adam Zehr

LAMBTON

Judge – Brian Haggins

LANARK

Judge – Jason Smith

LEEDSGRENVILLE Judge – Ryan Crowley

LENNOX & ADDINGTON

Judge – Frank Donkers

NIAGARA Judge – Adam Zehr

NIPPISSINGSUDBURY

Judge – John Devries

ONTARIO

Judge – Glenn Barkey

OXFORD

Judge – Bruce Sayles

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Doug Winger

Ralph Rutherford Doug Winger

W. Peter Christie Applevue Farm Fred Jeffs Fred Jeffs

Heather Holme Holsteins Heather Holme Holsteins Errolea Holsteins

Willowlane Holsteins Penlow Farms

Lilbri Holsteins

Twin Peak Farms

Snowdame Farm Russell Bennett

Almarlea Holsteins & Wesson Holsteins Selbyvale Holsteins Selbyvale Holsteins

JR Holsteins & Katie Savage Nuview Farms Ltd. Albert Fledderus

Archie & Nancy Huizinga Albert Fledderus Verlin Holsteins

La Ferme Ideale Ltee Ingholm Farms

Webb View Farms Coxlyn Farms Ltd.

Elmcroft Holsteins Hanalee Holsteins

D.W. Karn Farms Inc.

Walnutlawn Farms Ltd.

Tiersdale Holsteins Doug Winger

Ralph Rutherford Skyline Holsteins W. Peter Christie

Lazierlane Holsteins

Huffmandale Holsteins Ltd. Dutchdale Holsteins Dutchdale Holsteins

Willowlane Holsteins Errolea Holsteins Twin Peak Farms

Barthaven Farms Lilbri Holsteins

Matt and Jill Calver

Roosburg Farms Inc. Gerann Holsteins

Frisklane Holsteins Frisklane Holsteins

Cavanaleck Farms Ltd. Comrie Farms Ltd. Luxury Holsteins

Lloyd F. Roseboom Feederlane Farms

Blueberry Holsteins

DuRocher Holsteins

Combview Farms Ltd. Bensoncrest Farms Scott J. Wilson

Beaverbrock Farms McIntosh Holsteins Darcroft Holsteins

Wikkerink Farms Ltd.

Ralph Rutherford Wade Anderson Peartome Farms

Timothy K. Armstrong Skyline Holsteins Ross S Bailey

Richland Holsteins

Ringgenberg Farms Alka Holsteins

Charlyn Jerseys

Errolea Holsteins

Symcroft Holsteins Twin Peak Farms

Rockyrapids Holsteins Roosburg Farms Inc. Snowdame Farm Jobo Farms Inc.

Pynacker Holsteins Pynacker Holsteins

Gerald W. Hill Gerald W. Hill Whitnell Holsteins Spierdyke Farms

Whitnell Holsteins

Parview Farms Inc.

Ferme Cascades (Seguin) Inc. Almerson Farms Ltd.

Combview Farms Ltd. Elmcroft Holsteins

Loa-De-Mede Farms Hanalee Holsteins

D.W. Karn Farms Inc. McIntosh Holsteins

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HEIDEHAVEN DARYL CHEERIO

K AYMANOR JASPER GABBY

ULMAR WINDBROOK LUNA

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VERACITY SOVEREIGN TWINKLE

IVDALE POWER ALI

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ULMAR GOLDWYN DERANGO

SQUIBBHAVEN ZORA INSTINCT

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CROVALLEY LAVANGUARD GALAXY

EMBRDALE DASHER SAMMY P

KEDEB LAVANGUARD LOTTO

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PLOEGSWAY SUPER GALAXY

CROVALLEY SID ACHIEVER

EMBRDALE CHARITY BRAXTON

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CROVALLEY JASPER JUBE JUBE

LYNMARK TUNDEL MISTY RED

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BONNIE BRAE CHAMPION LYNNLEE

MOUNT ELM WINDBROOK PACIFICA

REDSTONE DESTRY VARADERA

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BONNIE BRAE PROSPECT MADISON

YORELLEA SENNET LYNLEY

OVERDALE WINDBROOK SCARLET

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YORELLEA STEADY LAVA

BONNIE BRAE PROSPECT DEVIN

BARBROOK LEVEL LAUTHORITY

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BONNIE BRAE TRIBUTE LACY

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WALTZ ACRE ATWOOD DUTCHES

NETHERCAN CONTROL TINA

PRINSVILLE WINDBROOK BRITT

Judge – Stephanie Murphy

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KUIPERSVIEW SAMUELO ELEANOR

GLORYMORN MR BURNS 358

WILHOLME SONAR RANA

RENFREW

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GOULDHAVEN ATWOOD EMILY

GREENLARK ROSES BIP

BARRVALLEY SHADOW ALYCAT

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LIBERTY DAMION LAZYGIRL

BRILEA SHAN GINGER

KINGSWAY WIND HAMMER ASHLEY

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FISHERVALE SHADOW TRILLIUM

FARISVIEW FEVER LEMONDROP

HARVDALE SS CHERYL

Mature Cows

ROBINS AFTERSHOCK KENDALL

HARVDALE ROYCE JORDAN

LANGELANDS DENISON MANDALYN

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MURRAYHOLM LAGABRIELE

LIMBRA ABSOLUTE RED SCARLET

KNONAUDALE NOEL

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KNONAUDALE MUDDY

ROCLANE DEMPSEY CARLEY RAE

MURRAYHOLM SID TANIA

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DOUBLERIDGE DELL KIMBER

LORNEVA GOLDCHIP JACLYN

PARAJAY AFTERSHOCK TWILA

Judge – Randy Bullock

Mature Cows

POSCHOLM IGNITER MARDI

VANDERWAY LYNDON DIVA

PARAJAY BLITZ GYPSY

VICTORIA

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ENGLIDALE SC ILLARA

TOMALYNN S C MELINDA

RYLA TURNOPPER GWEN

Mature Cows

TOMALYNN LEDUC DELTA

VALE-O-SKENE CHAMPION KOLA

HELLING BLITZ GRACE

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BRUVIEW REGINALD MELODY

ROTHOLME STANLEYCUP MERIAH

MOUNTAIN OAK SHOTGLASS TURIST

3+ Lactations

PLEASANT NOOK TRINITYS TRINKET

BRUVIEW TENACIOUS SELENA

WAYBRU DUSK SWEETLY

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PERRINRIDGE POWER ROXELLA

BOSDALE GOLDWYN NEISHA

WELANE GOLDWYN HERO

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CLAYHAVEN ATWOOD TRISTA

GLENIRVINE SEAVER HEADBAND

CANHOPE WINDBROOK BRITTLE

3+ Lactations

CLAYHAVEN SHOTTLE MARYBELL

DARWELL GOLDWYN MONSTER

SPRUCECHO KNOWLEDGE GLENNA

60,000KG +

FIELDHOUSE TALENT TANIS

PLEASANTVIEW BOSS BEVERLY

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BECKRIDGE ATWOOD LORELEI

DANDYLAND LAUTHORITY ASHA

LOCKMAR SID JULIE

Mature Cows

DANDYLAND DUSK ADELE

BECKRIDGE FEVER LAUREN

QUALITY SHOTTLE PET

Judge – Matt Walker

PETERBOROUGH Judge – Bobby Jarrell

PRESCOTT

Judge – Campbell McOuat

PRINCE EDWARD

Judge – Hugh Hunter

SIMCOE

Judge – Kevin McGriskin

STORMONT

Judge – Herbert Henderson

TEMISKAMING COCHRANE

Judge – John Devries

WATERLOO Judge – Dave Johnston

WELLINGTON Judge – Brian Haggins

YORK

Judge – Allison Spencer

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Heidehaven Holsteins Veracity Holsteins

Kaymanor Holsteins Crovalley Holsteins John Vanderploeg Ronbeth Holsteins

Bruce & Susan Mode Bruce & Susan Mode Yorellea Farms

Bruce & Susan Mode Overdale Farms Ltd. Waltz Acre Farms

Kuipersview Farm

Gouldhaven Farms

Barrvalley Holsteins

Fishervale Acres Ltd. Robins Holsteins

Murrayholm Farms Inc. Knonaudale Farms Inc. Doubleridge Holsteins

Renald & Simon Gravel Englidale Farms

Tomalynn Farms Bruview Holsteins

Pleasant Nook Farm

Perrinridge Holsteins Melvin G. Martin Melvin G. Martin

Fieldhouse Farms

Beckridge Holsteins Dandyland Farms

Kaymanor Holsteins Ivdale Holsteins

Ulmar Holsteins Embrdale Farm

Crovalley Holsteins

Crovalley Holsteins

Neil & Bryan Anderson Yorellea Farms

Bruce & Susan Mode

Yorellea Farms

Ulmar Holsteins

Skinheir Hosteins

Squibbhaven Holsteins Kedeb Acres

Extramile Farm

Lynmark Holsteins

Redstone Holsteins

Overdale Farms Ltd. Barbrook Holsteins

Scott & Faye Allen

Bruce & Susan Mode Kamink Farms Ltd.

Herman & Marianne Prinzen Greenlark Farms Brilea Holsteins Dalton J Faris

Harvdale Holsteins

Huybregts Farms Ltd. Roclane Holsteins

Freedom Farms Inc. Freedom Farms Inc. Tomalynn Farms

Vale-O-Skene Holsteins Rotholme Holsteins Bruview Holsteins

Bosdale Farms Inc. Glenirvine Farms

Les & Darlene Sharpe

Prinsvlle Dairy Farms Inc. Wilhome Farms

Barrvalley Holsteins Hay-Way Farms

Harvdale Holsteins

Ross H Lange & Family

Knonaudale Farms Inc.

Murrayholm Farms Inc. Jackson Valley Farms Jackson Valley Farms Ryla Holsteins

Helling Holsteins Quiet Oak Farm

Waybru Holsteins Lewis Weber

Ron Canning

Sprucecho Farms Inc.

Pleasantview Holsteins Dandyland Farms

Beckridge Holsteins

Lockmar Holsteins Quality Holsteins

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Chris and Abbie Mueller have what some may call the perfect story to tell about how they met. It follows the general pattern of a standard relationship: girl meets boy. Boy asks girl out on a date. They fall in love, get married and start their family. Except in their case, there’s a little more to it. It goes something like this: Holstein Canada Classifier meets Swiss dairy farmer on his family’s farm during midrounds. Swiss dairy farmer asks Holstein Classifier out to dinner that night. Things click and a few years later, they’re married and raising three kids on a thriving dairy farm in Eastern Ontario.

“I always joke that Chris asked me out that day because I made his favourite 2-year-old 87 points!” Abbie laughs, recounting the story.

who is three-and-a-half, Thomas, who is 23 months, and their newest addition, Josh, who is three months old. Although not every day is easy, they love the flexibility the farm offers and the fact that they can see their kids every day while working side-by-side. They’re also grateful for the support they receive from their parents and perhaps most importantly, the love of Holsteins that was instilled in them at an early age.

Chris grew up in Aargau, Switzerland and spent the first 16 years of his life on his family’s small-scale Holstein farm. They milked 15 cows and farmed 30 acres, but with land prices at a premium, his family soon realized a move was imminent if they ever hoped to expand. Chris’s brother, Mike, was also interested in milking cows and in the spring of 1997, his family got serious about making an international move to grow their operation. His parents, Josef and Klara, visited Ontario and hired a real estate agent to aid in their search for a dairy farm.

Unbeknownst to Chris at the time, there was match-maker involved behind the scenes. Abbie’s friend and fellow Classifier, Chantel Charette, had visited Chris’s family’s farm, Clearview Farms (C V F) in the fall of 2010 and upon her return, told Abbie she had someone she thought she should meet. In all her time with Holstein Canada, Abbie had never classified at Chris’s place, and then, “miraculously,” The next year, Chris, his parents and brother and sister, made the she says with a chuckle, when the next classification schedule came move to Canada, after purchasing a healthy, well-managed dairy out, “there he was on my schedule!” operation consisting of 60 Holsteins in Clarence Creek, a rural community half an hour East of Ottawa. The farm was called ferme Six years and several successful classification rounds later, life at belle vue (or roughly translated: Clearview Farm) and marveling at Clearview Farms is good. More than good, in fact. Chris and Abbie are enjoying life on the farm with their three little helpers: Olivia,

C V F Blueberry EX-92 is a current favourite and has four red and white Lotus calves in the herd.

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the view from their newly purchased property, the Muellers decided the name was fitting. Chris was just 16 when his family moved over, and in addition to milking almost three times the number of cows he did in Switzerland, he also faced further challenges.

“I didn’t even know where to go to buy a bag of nails!” he says. “It’s the little things like that that you don’t think about once you’ve lived here for a while.”

Practicalities aside, there was also the language language-barrier barrier and the obstacle of meeting new people. He’s grateful for the people he’s met in his day-to-day life on the farm who have helped him reach his goals. His EastGen rep, Dominique Pelletier, has been a great influence from the start and has taught Chris a lot. “Most of what I know about genetics, I know from him,” he says. Dominique has housed animals at Chris’s farm and together, they’ve owned several animals. Mario Leclerc of AgTrek Nutrition has helped on the feed side of things and his vet, Dr. Dave Douglas of Navan Vet, has been key as well. And, of course, there’s his wife, Abbie, whom he met while having his cows scored and whose vast dairy knowledge has helped the Clearview herd advance. “We’re a team,” says a modest Abbie. “Chris was already doing a good job before I came along.”

Abbie hails from Holywell Holsteins in Rockwood, and like Chris, immigrated to Canada when she was 16. Her parents (Robert and Sally Medwell) owned a 100-head Holstein operation in Leicestershire, England and were no strangers to the Canadian dairy industry, having purchased animals here in the past. As luck would have it, they made the move to Canadian soil a year before the quota system in England was eliminated. After arriving in Canada, Abbie attended Kemptville College and worked at a dairy farm out West before spending four years working at Walkerbrae Farms in Guelph. In 2002, she was hired as a classifier with Holstein Canada and evaluated animals across the country for over a decade before settling into her current role as a busy mom and part owner at Clearview Farms.

The farm was incorporated in 2010 and today Abbie, Chris and Chris’s dad each own a share. Though Chris’s parents are still involved, they’ve passed on the day-to-day and financial responsibilities to the next generation.

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The last few years we have been trying to improve type but we like the milky type.”

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books since day one,” says Chris. “My parents have been absolutely fantastic. They’ve never demanded a lump sum from us.”

Chris and Abbie do most of the milking and have some help from Chris’s brother every other weekend. Chris’s mom helps with the kids, while his dad helps with morning chores, performs fieldwork and maintains the equipment necessary to work the farm’s 400 acres.

The Muellers grow all of their own feed, which is made into a TMR and fed in two separate groups - fresh cows and everyone else. A purchased protein/mineral supplement is also fed daily. Each year, they try to get an exchange student from Switzerland to help during the busy summer months.

Clearview’s modern tie-stall barn, with room for 86 animals, houses cows with the 11th lowest Somatic Cell Count (SCC) in all of Ontario.

Chris and Abbie credit this to the structured milking process they insist everyone milking must follow. Their herd averages 12,400 kg annually with fat and protein levels of 4.2 per cent and 3.3 per cent respectively. “The last few years we have been trying to improve type but we like the milky type,” says Abbie. Staying true to the team philosophy, Chris and Abbie make breeding decisions jointly and aim to breed profitable, long-lasting cows that look good too.

In the past, they’ve relied exclusively on proven genomic bulls like Windbrook, Aftershock, Atwood, Sid, Fever and Seaver, but in recent years have started to use young genomic bulls like Upright, Cinderdoor, Orion, Elude and Eric.

Five generations of the Mueller’s main cow family, the Bella’s, are pictured along with Klara and Josef Mueller (in back) and Abbie, Olivia and Chris.

to time constraints, though last year they took a few heifers to their county show for the first time and enjoyed the experience.

Constant improvement is the name of the game at Clearview and looking back at the farm’s progress over the last 18 years is what makes Chris most proud. Since initially purchasing the farm, the family doubled its quota holdings, purchased an additional 100 acres and installed new silos, an auto-feeding system and a new milking system. They’ve also increased their herd average by 4,000 kg and bred their first Excellent cow in 2005. “I forget [how far the herd has come] sometimes but Abbie reminds me every now and again.”

When Chris and his family first started milking here not a single Very Good cow called the place home, but today the herd boasts 12 EX, 46 VG and 25 GP cows. “When I think of the responsibility Chris had by himself,” Abbie says, “how healthy his cows were, how they looked, how much they were milking - it’s quite remarkable.”

The “Bella’s” are the main cow family at Clearview, with 50 per cent of the herd going back to Bieri Bella Blackstar VG-85. It took three generations of breeding to achieve excellence but C V F Goodluck Beth EX-91-3E 3*, with her lifetime production of 104,961 kg, was worth the wait. Beth’s daughter, Blitz Batistuta EX-2E, who is still in the herd with a current lifetime production of 111,217 kg and Beth’s granddaughter, C V F Fortune Bernadette EX, complete the Future goals include improving cow comfort and longevity on the farm’s first three generations of homebred Excellents. farm and bringing down debt load in order to enjoy more flexibility A second branch of the Bella’s is the red and white branch. Current in the years ahead. They’d also like to get more into genetics and see herd favourite, C V F Blueberry EX-92 by Director, is a great- their barn full, which means purchasing more quota. If they could granddaughter to Bella Blackstar and has four red and white Lotus offer one piece of advice to young farmers like themselves, it would be to pay close attention to what may seem like the small things. “It’s calves in the herd. She is due this summer to Armani. amazing how much of a difference that can make in profitability,” The last branch of Bella’s produced C V F Roy Bessie VG-89-3yr says Chris. Things like having heifers calf-out on time (23 months is and C V F Sanchez Benita EX-2E. Bessie currently has two VGthe goal at Clearview), culling cows with higher SCC’s (they cost you 2yr-olds by Windbrook milking at 87 and 85 points. Benita, now the money) and managing heifer numbers (you don’t want to feed in her fifth lactation, has 85-point daughters by Lavanguard Fever too many animals that aren’t contributing to the milk tank) have all daughter, both ready to make their mark at Clearview. made a difference to the Mueller’s bottom line. Flushing the top end The Domicole Baxter Shellane EX-2E 4* family has also made an of the herd and implanting in the bottom and keeping lots of records impact at Clearview. Shellane is currently in her fourth lactation with to identify trends from specific cow families has helped too. a lifetime production of 91,382 kg to date. Shellane and her sister, Perhaps owing to his upbringing in Switzerland, Chris loves to hike Domicole Baxter Shella EX-2E (also in the herd) are full sisters in his free time and Abbie shares his passion. Dropping the kids to Domicole Chellios and go back to Sunnylodge Prelude Spottie off at grandma and grandpa’s and spending the day hiking Mont VG-87 18*. She has an EX Segaul daughter, a VG Numero Uno Tremblant is a much-anticipated escape for them both, though daughter, several Fever calves and a Doorman heifer in the herd. finding the time these days is a challenge. The thing with dairy A cow family the Muellers are looking forward to working with in farming, says Chris, is you “can’t be a little bit into it. You have to the future is Holywell Shadow Shiver VG-87-2yr. Shiver goes back to be 100 per cent committed. It’s not always easy and not always what Glen Dummond Shower EX 14* and they purchased her from Abbie’s people think.” parents last year. She is backed by three generations of Very Goods Lucky for him and Abbie, they’ve figured out a system that works (VG 89, 87 and 88 4*) and is due next month with her second calf. for them. “As long as the problem is in the barn and not in the Showing hasn’t been a main priority to date at Clearview, mostly due house, that is all that really matters.”

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Earlier this year, 230 forward-thinking dairy producers and industry representatives congregated in Toronto for the Progressive Dairy Operator’s Triennial Symposium. On the docket – a suite of educational speakers selected to inform and challenge the group.

While the session topics ranged from barn design to genetic strategies, one of the themes of focus was animal welfare and auditing. As the proAction® Animal Care module implementation approaches, Dr. Nina von Keyserlingk reported on lameness and hock lesion results on farms across North America. She Recurring PDO Events noted that, in general, producers Farm Show Banquet & Tours self-reporting underestimate the incidence rate of lameness. As such, Youth Management Workshop it highlighted the value of auditing and benchmarking and its ability Triennial Symposium to more accurately quantify issues National / International Tours of financial and social importance to the producer. Also particularly relevant given the new Ontario Ingredient Strategy was discussion during the producer panel about global marketing realities and the open mic session with DFO. What else does PDO offer?

PDO includes a group of producers, engaged and dedicated to learning for enhanced performance and improved management on their dairy operations. If the symposium three years from now turns out to be as timely, relevant and organized as 2016’s, it will be an event to keep in the calendar, but there will be many opportunities to profit from PDO’s other upcoming events before then.

“Profit Driven Decision Making” producer panel with Martin Frannse and Wim Scherpenzeel (Germany & Canada), Erica and Dirk Kiestra (Ontario) and Jake Peissig (Wisconsin). (Photo by Harold House)

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Each year PDO hosts their Annual banquet and organizes farm tours that coincide nicely with Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. For producers interested in robotics, rotaries and cow comfort, the upcoming four farm tour stops won’t disappoint! The Portena Family (Windulan Holsteins), Dennis and Nicole Noom (New Morning Holsteins), Joe and Barb Terpstra (Cranbrook Farms Ltd.), and Roger and Karen Haag & family (Breezy Holsteins) will open their doors to the bus tour in September.

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For producers looking for farm tours further from home, PDO regularly organizes travel opportunities nationally and internationally.

Last summer Alberta was PDO’s destination; next year’s tour will likely be on the other side of the globe. PDO also offers a youth focused Youth Business Management Workshop on a biannual basis.

It ran earlier this year, so 2018 will be its next offering.

To stay the most up to date on upcoming PDO and collaborative events, PDO members receive the Dairy Herd Management publication and mailed updates in addition to discount rates for events. Non-members may also register for events. PDO is on Facebook and at www.pdo-ontario.ca.

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When your past is as complex as the Niagara Holstein Club’s is, your 85th year of existence deserves to be recognized. The club has seen its fair share of challenges over the years, to be sure, yet on October 22 its members will come together to celebrate eight-and-a-half decades of memories and milestones, friendships and achievements, good cows and even better people. Whether young or old, from the north or the south, Niagara Holstein Club members definitely have a rich history of which to be proud.

The club started in 1931 as the Lincoln and Welland Holstein Club with W.C. Boughner as its first president and Elmer Durham as the first secretary. Despite the time it would have taken in those days to travel from one end of the county to the other, the club stayed as one until it split into North and South (Lincoln and Welland) in 1945. Though a single explanation for the divide is hard to pinpoint, reasons range from the belief that the number of members had grown large enough to warrant two clubs, to the notion that, in fact, the distance from the northern to southern end of the county - roughly a two hour roundtrip - was simply too far. As the minutes from the February 28, 1945 meeting state, “Mr. George Drennan, fieldman, acted as chairman for the discussion and it was finally decided to form two separate county units.” And so, the Lincoln and Welland Holstein Clubs came into existence with Ernie Nicholls as President of the former and George MacPherson the latter. Things continued this way for 60 years.

In the late 80’s and early 90’s the county began to lose a lot of its dairy producers. Some started to move to the Western part of the province, where the land boasted considerably less clay and was more workable, while several others sold their dairy quota and got into chickens. Some simply retired. Before long, Niagara counted just 30 or 40 milk producers as compared to over 200 in its heyday. In 2005 the two clubs decided the time was right to pool resources and join forces once again under the Niagara Holstein Club banner. The good news was the producers who remained were a passionate bunch. The bad news was the pride they had for their respective parts of the county made bringing the two sides together tricky at first. “It took a couple of years of getting used to it,” says club secretary, Brad Eggink, who grew up at Egberdene and now shows under the Gracehaven prefix. “But I think things work well now.” Though some members still consider themselves as belonging to one part of the county or the other, on the whole, they’re proud of both the people and cows that have come out of their often-forgotten county tucked away between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie.

BY ANDREA EMOND from Buffalo, NY, spent his summers vacationing with his family in the Black Creek region of Ontario. His three teenage sons helped out at neighbouring farms during that time and took quite a liking to dairy cattle. Their father, dismayed with the prospect of his sons becoming farmers, sent them to work for various no-nonsense farmers with the instructions to give them a “good, hard work-out” in hopes of removing the notion of farming once and for all. His plan, however, backfired and the boys returned, happy and healthy, with their desire to milk cows even stronger. After completing degrees at Cornell University, NY, specializing in agriculture, the Houck boys were ready to become dairy farmers. As the story goes, “Houck senior, bowing to the inevitable, purchased a farm on the Niagara Parkway near Chippewa, and turned his sons loose.” They named the farm Llenroc (their alma mater spelled backwards) and went on to develop some of the region’s finest animals in the decades that followed.

Several of the prominent names mentioned in the early meeting minutes and seen in the show catalogues year after year are still members today.

Longtime Niagara Breeders, Bob and Sue Brown of Downalane Holsteins recently received their Century of Holsteins at the National Holstein Convention in Banff, AB. Bob’s grandfather bought his first registered Holsteins in 1909 and Bob has been involved for as long as he can remember. “We were always Holsteins and hockey at our place,” he says, recalling his passion for both pursuits. “Receiving that award caps off a great run for me; it was like the end of the third period.”

Bob has only missed one county show in Niagara since he first started tagging along with his dad as a young boy. 1947 was the first year his dad took a cow out and he remembers it clearly. “I was SO excited,” he says. “I was only eight years old.” In the days leading up to the show, however, a pain in his stomach turned out to be more than just butterflies. A case of appendicitis landed him in the hospital requiring surgery. As luck would have it, the hospital was right across the street from the Welland Fairgrounds where the show was being held and Bob managed to convince one of the nurses to wheel him – intravenous pole and all – to a fourth floor ward where he had a panoramic view of the outdoor show ring that year.

Another name that comes up often when looking back at Niagara’s Holstein history is Gerald Freure. At 92 years of age, Gerald has a lot of fond memories breeding cows under his Freurehaven prefix, which he and his dad, Charles, started in the late 1940’s. As secretary of the Lincoln Holstein Club for 29 years, he also remembers helping The story of the Llenroc herd, as told in The Chosen Breed, volume 1, to organize many successful twilight meetings and banquets. “The goes back to the early 1900’s. William Houck, a successful businessman Holstein Club had good twilight meetings and good banquets,” Gerald

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Photos: Page 20 top - Nominated All-Canadian Get of Rosafe Ensign. Page 21 - 1. David Gill with Rose Ridge Jet A Page, Reserve at the ‘91 Niagara South show; 2. Bob Brown of Downalane gets some help from his daughter, Jenny, at the show; 3. Feederlane Allen Tamara and Allen Tara (twin sisters) were Grand and Reserve at Niagara’s Holstein Show in ‘06; 4. This shot of Maplelawn Marquis Lulu EX-CAN 6* and her granddaughter in front of the Falls was taken by Patty Jones and appeared on the Holstein Journal’s Red & White issue in 1985; 5. Rose Ridge Sovereign Ensign EX traces back to Rosafe Ensign and was Reserve Grand Champion Bull at the CNE in 1961; 6. Lloyd Roseboom with Rosetone Lindy Rosina (l), five-time Grand Champion at Niagara’s show. Rosina is the result of an embryo split performed by Alex McIntosh, the first one to have resulted in heifers; 7. Niagara South’s 1982 Directors from (l to r): Paul McLeod, Bob Brown, Ken Green, Don Riesbrough, Brian Elliot and Asgar Skrubbeltrang. Seated are Don Green and Bob Crawford.

recalls. “It was nothing to have over 1000 people out!” adds Dave Today the Niagara county show is held in the evening at the Wainfleet McKinnell of Maplelawn, who took over from Gerald as secretary in arena and fully organized by club members, who look after everything 1981. “It was a real social thing.” from set-up and clean-up to ribbons and prize money. In fact, in 1981, after voting to move the Welland show from the fairgrounds to its Banquets, too, were a big affair back then and minutes from a meeting current location, the club built a barn to house the cattle at a cost of held on March 5, 1946 show that tickets were available for 85 cents $12,500. The Wainfleet Council Recreation Committee, Ag Society a plate or 25 cents for the “dance only.” At that year’s banquet, an members and local farm businesses all made donations to fund the orchestra played and a sing-song and entertainment were provided. project. Holstein Club members also contributed, both financially and George Clemons was the guest speaker and he showed “moving with manpower to build the 30’ by 230’ barn that was constructed pictures” of his trip to South America. in just a few short months. “It was a major achievement for us,” says Just as Bob Brown recalls Welland’s annual show, Gerald remembers Bob Crawford, who was secretary of the Welland club at the time and well the Lincoln county show held for many years at the Beamsville remained until 2005. “It sort of set the course of the club for years to Fairgrounds. His family had Breeder’s Herd 10 years in a row in what come.” he calls “a streak of luck,” and he’s quick to mention others such as Niagara’s show has always had a good turnout with close to 100 head Stewarthaven and Jimmy Walker who enjoyed the same streak at one exhibited each year. Though some of the household names such as time or another. Gerald is proud to have been part of the group that Maplelawn, Freurehaven, Dougal Lea, Willowholme, Twincrest, organized an evening show held the second week of September for Downalane and Frieso that were prominent in decades past no longer many years and says that it attracted a lot of people from other counties appear in the catalogue, other mainstays that were around back then, who would make an outing out of attending the show, buying Niagara including Whitnell, Feederlane and Rose Ridge still exhibit cows today. peaches along the way. www.ontario.holstein.ca

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Niagara continued from page 21 David Gill makes up the fourth generation at Rose Ridge Farms, the county’s first Master Breeder herd. David, his father, Charles, and late grandfather, Sydney, all served as Club Presidents at one time, and though he believes Niagara isn’t much different than a lot of other counties in many respects, one thing that is different is the amount of homebred animals one will find. “There’s not a lot of wheeling and dealing or merchandising cattle here,” he says. “We’re a county of family operations who have bred some good cows. A lot of the operations are multi-generational, wellestablished farms that are bought and paid for.”

Two of the most recognizable cattle bred in Niagara never produced a drop of milk in their lifetime. They did, however, yield thousands of daughters who did. Downalane Reflection Emperor EX Extra, was bred in 1962 by Bob and Sue Brown. Emperor’s EX-CAN 6* dam, Ensign Empress, was out of a yearling heifer Bob purchased from Brubachers early on using money he had earned picking apples in his family’s orchard. He bred that yearling, on farm, to Rosafe Ensign, a bull he owned in partnership with Rose Ridge Farms. Emperor was put into service at WOBI in 1969 and sired thousands of progeny during his lifetime. Bob’s three children still talk about those days in the early 70’s when busload after busload came to visit the farm due to Emperor’s success.

A second bull, Willowholme Mark Anthony EX Extra, was bred by the late Howard Elliott of Dunnville. Mark Anthony’s dam goes back to Romandale Reflection Marquis and he, too, sired thousands of daughters in his lifetime for the Saint-Hyacinthe AI Unit, C.I.A.Q. In addition to the list of cows bred by Niagara breeders that looked the part, several put up big numbers, too. In 1959 Wellandale Princess Rag Apple VG-CAN 4* became the first cow to make 200,000 lbs in ten 305day lactation records. Owned by Frank Roberts of Welland, Princess lived to be 18 years old.

Marobing Choice Natalie GP-84, bred by Mary and Rob VanWyngaarden in 1993, made 193,207 kg of milk over nine lactations. She holds a Super3 and Super4 award, seven Superior Production awards and was awarded six Longtime Production awards between 2000 and 2008. Natalie was the second-highest producing cow in Canada in 2009.

In addition to breeding some memorable cows, Niagara’s members recall a host of other achievements of which they are proud. Producing 16 Master Breeders (three of which have won duplicate shields) is high on the list, as is being home to Holstein Canada’s National President in 1926 (Chris Houck of Llenroc Farms) and Ontario Holstein’s Branch President in 1986 (Bob Brown). Several resolutions, including the way Judging schools are run today and the way in which resolutions themselves are presented at the county, provincial and national levels were conceived in the county and more recently, three very successful Dinners at the Dairy have brought city folk to the farm to find out where their milk comes from. In 2013, club members and volunteers came together to host the National Holstein Convention, which gave several Niagara herds the recognition they deserved.

As for the club’s future? It, too, looks promising. A recent meeting to plan for this year’s Dinner at the Dairy (held July 15 at Twincrest), brought out a number of younger members, all under the age of 35. Dave McKinnell is hopeful. “At one time, a few years ago, I would have thought it was only going one way,” he says. “But there’s a lot of enthusiasm amongst the youth and they don’t have any intention to move. We definitely have something to look ahead to.”

CCCatulaaas to the Niagara Holstein Club 85 years!

Caaying the addd STEWARTHAVEN FARMS LTD

Fred and Tom Stewart 447 Stewart Road 1973 1998 RR5 Niagara On The Lake ON 905-941-0993  fstewart17@hotmail.com

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Participation for Profit

Holstein Canada’s New Herd Enrollment Program Alette Holsteins,

BY ANGELA HOWARD

MT. FOREST, ON

ENERGETIC, ENTHUSIASTIC, VIBRANT AND EXTREMELY KEEN ARE ALL WORDS THAT I WOULD USE TO DESCRIBE KRYSTAL DOYLE. I WAS SO FORTUNATE TO MEET AND SIGN UP THIS INDIVIDUAL AND HER PARTNER, ADAM GHENT, AS MEMBERS OF HOLSTEIN CANADA WHILE COVERING THE WEST CENTRAL REGION LAST YEAR.

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Krystal works on Adam’s father’s farm, Alette Holsteins, where Adam makes up the third generation. Until she took an interest in raising their breeding stock, the farm had not taken part in any of the services offered by Holstein Canada, but with Krystal’s urging, they now register their calves and hope to participate in classification and DHI in future when they have their own animals in milk.

Adam’s father, Brad Ghent, still owns the operation but has willingly turned over most of the operation to Adam, who is working towards ownership of the family farm. The herd consists of 260 milking cows along with dry cows and heifers. The farm employs an outside farm to custom calve their animals, and once in milk, the cows are returned to the home farm. Until last May, all of the newborn calves were sold and the farm purchased all of their replacements. Krystal’s desire to raise baby calves, however, saw the former free-stall area of the barn transformed into a nursery and with that change, her duties as calf raiser began! Krystal felt that by raising their own breeding stock the farm would see more consistency and realize the rewards of their own breeding program. It was also a way to save money instead always buying in animals and “purchasing bits and pieces of other people’s breeding strategies” as she puts it.

The herd is milked three times daily and in addition to Brad, Adam and Krystal, they employ three full-time and two part-time employees. The farm consists of 500 acres of land that grows mostly corn for their animals.

Adam buys in hay for the farm and custom bales for local farmers. Krystal also works off the farm and recently opened her own restaurant in nearby Wroxeter.

Krystal and Adam saw value in registered animals by being able to follow and trace cow families within their herd. As someone who spent time at sales barns buying recipients, Krystal saw a clear difference in the cost of purebred animals vs those without registration papers. She hopes that once their herd is fully-stocked, they too will be able to sell animals and see the returns of registration.

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Krystal admits when first buying animals she was somewhat green to what she should be purchasing, and didn’t really know the difference between registered and grade animals.

However, in her experience purchasing both, she sees a difference in the quality - and in some cases the longevity - between the two.

Although the farm has never engaged in showing, Krystal would love to see some local children utilize their newly registered calves as a 4-H projects.

Krystal Doyle with Alette Gator Galina, one of the many calves she enjoys raising at Alette Holsteins in Wellington County. (Photo by Angela Howard)

The breeding goals at Alette encompass the importance of both functional conformation traits as well as production. While bull selection focuses firstly on production and components, conformation (especially correctness of feet and legs) is also important.

Future goals on the farm include building the herd with their own registered replacements and having an abundance of animals for sale.

More consistency in the herd is desired and they hope that in future, the quality of their cattle will give them the option to choose their best animals to keep and have some to sell. “I would like to have my own buffet of cows to choose from!” says Krystal. Both she and Adam would like to become more knowledgeable about the services that the Holstein industry can offer and Adam is taking a keen interest in learning more about animal health, recently completing a hoof trimming course. The enthusiasm that Krystal has for improving the quality of the herd is infectious and Adam’s passion for the same goal has grown as well. It is these qualities that will undoubtedly welcome success to Alette Holsteins’ future endeavors.

EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF ANIMAL REGISTRATION AND CLASSIFICATION! • Available to all herds who have not classified in two or more years.

• Herd consultation visit with an experienced classifier. Discuss the 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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STRAY VOLTAGE WHY YOU SHOULD CARE

Stray Voltage has been in the news a lot lately. And rightly so. With Bill 161 - Elimination of Ground Current Pollution Act (a bill that would require energy distributors to respond to complaints within 10 days, investigate within 30 days and take steps to resolve them within six months) currently waiting to pass third reading, the issue is more important than ever.

This story has been in the back of our minds for several years and we regret not bringing it to the forefront sooner. Thank you to our panelists for sharing their stories.

What is Farm Stray Voltage?

Farm stray voltage remains poorly understood due the fact that it is an isolated technology and not part of the mainstream training most farmers receive.

According to the Ontario Energy Board, the term farm stray voltage refers to the difference in voltage potential (generally agreed to be 10 volts or less) between two points that a farm animal could make contact with at the same time. It can originate from a number of sources both on and off the farm.

“The word ‘potential’, panelist Pete Stern adds, “is used because it is only when a animal touches two objects, each with a different voltage potential, that an animal’s body completes an electrical circuit allowing current to flow between the two objects. The electric current that passes through the animal has been referred to as stray current. If the difference in voltage between the two contacts points is high enough, the animal may feel a tingling sensation.”

Who is affected?

Dairy farms are most affected by the issue, says the Ontario Energy Board, “due to the sensitivity of large animals to current exposure, the opportunities for animal contact exposure in buildings where electricity is used, and the typically wet conditions in confinement areas which facilitates exposure and enhances conductivity.” Pinpointing the exact number of dairy farms in Ontario affected remains a challenge and finding a solution to stray voltage can be a long and difficult road.

JASON FEASBY

Rocroft, Uxbridge

DOUG PEART

Peartome, Hagersville

PETE STERN

Maple Ridge, Drumbo

JIM WERT

Stanlee, Avonmore

When did you first suspect you had stray voltage?

Our production and cow health started to change in June 2008 but it wasn’t until 2012 when we learned what was really causing our problems. We did not suspect stray voltage as we had a Ronk Blocker on our transformer pole. It was 2012 when our FCC representative suggested stray voltage might be our problem.

Our cows’ milk production crashed, our somatic cell count soared, cattle mortality increased and we could not figure out why. We had Alex McIntosh in one day checking heifers to implant embryos and he thought we might have a stray voltage issue. We did have a Hammond filter already in place so we assumed it had the stray voltage under control. Alex referred us to David Colling to do testing and help work through our problem. David’s equipment measured 81 volts of stray current and his previous record was 12 volts.

It was in the fall of 2012.

Our history with stray voltage goes back over 25 years, but it has been under control since then, with the exception of one short period. It was after we had explored and exhausted all other possibilities that may have contributed to the symptoms we were noticing that we explored the possibility of stray voltage being the cause.

What symptoms were your cows exhibiting?

Average production dropped five litres per cow, poor reproductive rates, cows were aborting, the cows had below normal temperatures, high SCC counts, mastitis, more foot problems than normal, they were urinating in spurts, twisted stomachs, loss of mobility, animals electrocuted, ketosis when they calved. Overall their immune systems seemed to be compromised.

Our herd was a low somatic cell count herd but suddenly it rose very quickly and we were penalized by DFO, even though we only ever had one month in a penalty situation. High somatic cell cows were tested for pathogens numerous times, but no pathogens were found. We have easy to manage matted-stalls and the cows would hit the trainers and not move. Cows were not laying down in

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their stalls, with some even standing the entire 24 hrs. Heifers would grow long shaggy hair, arch their backs, quit eating, and when their body temperature dropped to 97 degrees, they died. Our remaining heifers reproductive development was delayed and most did not show a heat until they were two years old.

The cows exhibited mastitis, high SCC, swollen hocks, burns on their flanks and hocks, really low milk production, loss of feed and water intake, abortions, uterus infections and eventually death.

Stray voltage symptoms are well documented and ours were no different. We had increased SCC, increased clinical mastitis, breeding problems, reduced conception, and reduced milk production.

ow has stray voltage affected you, H your cows and your family?

In 2006 we had 22 excellent cows with a herd classification of 88.25. Our heard was the best it ever was. Over the next 6-10 years we watched all of these excellent cows suffer brutal, painful deaths. To watch this happen was horrific because it was out of our control. It has caused us to stop showing, promoting, advertising, and hosting local and international visitors. It has had irreversible health effects on myself and my family. The physical and psychological and emotional effects are more than anyone should bear. The stress is unreal. I’m not proud to say this, but this problem is solely the wrongdoing of our government. It is leaving us financially strapped, broke. The reason I speak out is to protect our family and business and to help others. We have lost 115 cows plus to date in eight years.

It can become a consuming problem, but over time more and more expertise has become available. Hydro One now recognizes that sometimes it has a role to play in resolving this issue.

Our cows have suffered; they have had very short life spans.

When we were at our worst, half of the cows that freshened either had What has been the most frustrating to be shipped or euthanized. We would have 10 to 15 per cent of our part to date? cows out of the tank due to mastitis at any given time. Once we had a Hydro did five official tests showing that we had no problem monitoring system on our barn, we knew how much hydro we were meanwhile private and other testing showed that we had up to 19 receiving in excess on a daily basis. If we had a hydro spike, we would volts a day coming into our buildings. have even more cows break with mastitis within 18 to 24 hours. Due to their compromised immune systems, drugs did not work effectively I wrote a letter to the DFO Board of Directors explaining my and their milk would not pass a drug test on label use time frames. stray voltage problem and asked for help. I received a form letter back The farm has been severally comprised as well. We went two-and- from a senior staff person explaining the penalty program with a a-half years unable to make a principal payment on our loans. The sample of how weighted averages are calculated with the math done debt-level increased, not due to expansion, but just trying to keep the wrong in the example. I did get an apology from Bill Emmott. DFO business going. The farm virtually came to a standstill. Plans were senior quality staff, and the head OMAFRA dairy vet are quick to say in place to build a new parlour on the end of a housing facility and a “bad management” every time they hear the words “stray voltage.” heifer barn. At this time, it has not happened and is still not financially The most frustrating part of dealing with this problem is the feasible. A hundred thousand has been spent to fix the problem of fact that there is NO one to turn to for help. Over the past four years stray voltage on our farm and more than a million has been lost in I personally have contacted over 50 Ministries and organizations, all milk sales due to low production and treated milk that could not go in with the same answer (that it is not their mandate to help us). We have the tank, cattle replacement costs and extra vet bills. had meetings at the farm with the OSPCA, DFO, IEEE engineers, It has been emotionally, physically and financially draining. You and in the fall, we were on CTV Kitchener News. We took part in watch what you have spent your life trying to build fall apart and four different county meetings to help get Rick Nicholls’ Private have no idea what is happening or how to fix it. In the house, we Members bill 161 passed and to bring awareness to the public about have suffered from insomnia, migraine headaches, joint and limb stray current issues that affect human health. Does every farm owner problems. Now that we have the voltage under control we are sleeping in Ontario know the government has a ruling in place to allow better, our son’s migraine headaches have stopped, and the joint and electrical current to flow on the livestock sector? Did you know that up to 70 per cent of the electricity delivered to you is returned to the limb problems have returned to what is normal due to age. substation through the earth? Do you know that the electrical utilities In our family, the stray voltage affected me the most. I correct the neutral (return wire) to the grounding on your electrical experienced extreme headaches as soon as I laid down at night, so I panel in your barn and house, putting current on your grounding slept in a la-z-boy chair so that my head was elevated. My teeth started system? How is that safe? This puts the potential for current on the to break off. Simple foods that I had eaten for years suddenly gave me taps in your barn and house, showers, swimming pools and you and extreme digestive discomfort. These symptoms were typical of other your cattle. Our single-phase multi-neutral grounded system should clients that David Colling had. have never been used. Multi-neutral grounded means they ground You work so hard for so long and after many years of improving your every four hydro poles to earth and ground every transformer to herd, the improvement can be lost in a few months. The recovery earth as well. Thomas Edison did a five-year study in the late 1800’s process takes years. Trust me, it is very disheartening. Our drop in and concluded that putting electrical current in the earth is harmful milk production was so severe, so fast, from a herd BCA of 230 we to humans and livestock. Europe does not do this; they have phaseplummeted down to 160. After five years of hard work, we are now to-phase hydro (no grounding to the earth or to your electrical panel) at 210. We purchased cows to try to fill our quota, but they could not keeping their customers safe. This problem is nothing more than the handle the volts, and would die within three to six months of arriving greed of our government and their policies. It’s all about MONEY. at our farm. So with milk production losses, purchased animals, larger The lies we have been plagued with are disgraceful. When does the vet bills, increased death losses, plus all the changes we made to rectify customer count? the stray voltage problem, we are well over $300,000 in expenses. Our I think initially you question your management, but luckily I agricultural lender is not able to comprehend the severity of the issue, had an exceptional electrician (Beehler Electric of Berwick, Ontario). nor does he understand that there is not a magic button to push that Nick Beehler was determined to solve our problem and I credit him makes the problem go away. and his son, Steve, for putting this behind us. www.ontario.holstein.ca

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We have enjoyed a long period of stability thanks to the diligence of a number of players including our family, our electrician (Beehler Electric) and Ontario Hydro.

We have had a Hammond filter, a Ronk Blocker, an Agrivolt system and a Dairy Land Isolator (VTNI). To date none of these Are you hopeful about the future devices could control our problem on a regular basis depending upon on your farm? the voltage on the neutral. With the monitoring device we had in Things are going better on the farm, but the financial impact place showing the daily voltage on the neutral, Hydro One finally put new lines down our road to our gate cutting the numbers we had to of stray voltage will hamper natural growth and progression in the deal with approximately in half. This morning as we answer these business for many years to come. The farm will be here for another questions, the high of the day has been 11.2 volts on the neutral and generation and they hopefully will be able to see the business progress.

Ontario is allowed up to 10 volts.

If the stray current legislation, as proposed by Rick Nicholls, MPP Chatham-Kent-Essex, would pass third reading in the Ontario The word “try” in this question is key. Some farmers are extremely lucky to install a blocker and their stray voltage problem legislature, it would be a great step for the future of all farmers in goes away. We were not that fortunate. Our list of changes includes Ontario. On our farm, we have all suffered from the extra stress but installing three blockers, one high-frequency voltage cleaner, a new we are determined survivors. We were very fortunate to have had larger transformer and a new pole-top switch. The primary neutral David Colling as our problem solver and he will be forever missed by and ground were split, all 110 volt wires in the barn were redone and his friends in the Ontario dairy industry. conduit put in, all lights were covered in plastic to keep moisture off The future of our farming career is in serious question. the lights, everything the cows touched was put on the same grid-milk Without this stray current problem being fixed our farm will fail. pipeline, water lines, headrail, mangers, and stalls. The barn was reWe are very hopeful for the future. Another generation is grounded with far more grounds, all variable-speed motors were preparing to come into the business and Canadian Agriculture is very removed, two submersible water pumps were replaced and wired with extra neutral and ground wires. A hydrogen peroxide injector was well positioned for what lies ahead. installed. Our portable phone, wireless mouse and wireless internet in What would you tell a fellow farmer who the house were all sending stray volts to the barn so they were removed. All of these changes have reduced our volts from 81 to 8 suspects he/she has stray voltage? volts. So our problem is not eradicated, just reduced. If the number of There is testing in place that you can obtain through your volts that cows can handle is only 40 millivolts, we are well above the hydro utility but we found through our experience that these tests do safe threshold (8 volts is 8,000 millivolts). not show anything. We would personally recommend that you pursue We continue to test all the time to make sure there are no onfarm issues (no bad motors, etc.). We have a Ronk Blocker in place and a four-wire grounding system. Hydro One has been to the farm to data log and test and they said we had a picture-perfect farm. They also lied to our faces about the results of the data logging info.

Working with stray voltage expert, Lorne Lantz, we were data logging at the same time but had different results. Hydro One made a bunch of promises and in the end have done nothing. We hired an IEEE electrical engineer. We have his report and evidence of the problem on the farm.

private testing if you suspect you have a problem as it provides you with documentation to take to your hydro utility supplier. We started out blaming our feed, our help and each other for our problems and found that the longer we waited to pursue testing, our problems compounded at an alarming rate. If we had taken Hydro’s tests as the official word we would be out of business.

Have you see any progress?

current is and the many different ways it affects you and your business.

Educate yourself. You can’t be sure something is fixed if you don’t understand it. Be careful who you hire. The utility will blow smoke in your face and blame you and your farm for the problem. I have worked with Lorne Lantz, Lee Montgomery, Don Zipse (IEEE engineer) and Magda Havas from Trent University to name a few. They are all excellent. Lastly, have your electrician test your house and barn for an on-farm problem to make sure it’s clean from leaking current back to ground as this can be fixed immediately.

YOU HAVE MY SYMPATHY! You will experience a tough, expensive, stressful situation on the path to recovery. Every farmer in Ontario needs a blocker whether they think they have stray voltage or not. Please feel free to give me a call anytime to discuss this alarming We have a Blocker on the transformer pole and Hammond topic. filters in series in our power room, but mainly, I watch the cattle.

I have helped many dairy beef and chicken farmers with this They will tell you very quickly if problems exist! problem. The best thing a person can do is understand what stray Yes, we have had no more unexplained deaths in our cattle.

Our SCC count is coming down nicely, reproduction rate has increased 21 per cent, we are now filling our quota for the first time in eight years, milk fever and ketosis in our cows has virtually disappeared.

Sole texture of the hoofs is much better, the low temperatures have disappeared and the twisted stomach outbreaks have dramatically decreased.

Our progress has been painfully slow. The number of hours The first reaction to finding stray voltage is to suspect Ontario the cows spend laying down has significantly increased and our Hydro. Make sure before you approach Hydro that your house is in production has increased to the point where we are able to utilize our order. Get a qualified electrician with experience in stray voltage and underproduction credits. go over your infrastructure to check for any faults. Phase imbalances on Hydro One’s distribution system can lead to stray voltage. I Very little progress has happened over the past four years. The personally am concerned that as Ontario introduces more and more loss of 12 cows last year left us with $92,000 worth of quota unfilled. sources of energy onto the grid, maintaining that balance will become Foot and hocks have shown improvement but most cows still struggle. even more difficult.

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2016 National Convention

A “JUST MAJESTIC” EXPERIENCE FOR ALL STORY BY LAURA BARTON

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The 2016 Holstein Convention held in Alberta certainly was a “Just Majestic” experience. I was given the opportunity to attend the convention as a young leader, along with many other individuals. Four young adults represented Ontario this year. Ariane France (who has her own prefix called Littlecreek) and I represented Eastern Ontario, both of us coming from Prescott County. Niki Alsop from Glenwin Holsteins in Singhampton and Jenna Jongenotter from Jongenotter Holsteins in Foxboro also represented Ontario at the convention which ran from April 20-23. We were given amazing opportunities to tour various farms around Calgary, followed by a first time experience for many, seeing the mountains and Banff.

We all arrived on April 19. That night we got to know each other with a few icebreaker games and socializing in the hospitality suite.

We were introduced to the organizers and advisory committee, which included Kelly Velthuis (Ontario), Angus Mackinnon (Board of Directors, Quebec), Nick Brown (Eastern Canada), Stephanie Murphy (Ontario), Melissa Marcoux (Quebec) and Kenton Lindenbach (Western Canada). There were representatives from every province across Canada, including Newfoundland. I was thrilled to have been able to meet so many young people who are as passionate about the Holstein Dairy Industry as I am. As someone who is only just beginning to become more actively involved in my home farm, it was a great opportunity to hear all about the various farm management techniques employed by others and their roles at home or in the industry. Everyone had something different to offer, but we all had similar goals in mind.

Wednesday was our farm tour day. The Young leaders left early in the morning to travel to Wendon Farms first. Wendon just moved into a new free-stall barn last summer with one Lely robot and twelve tie-stalls for their show cattle. They currently milk 77 head.

It was clear that a strong show herd is important at Wendon farms, as demonstrated by the various class winners they had at the Spring show. They also had an amazing calf barn set up, along with lots of outdoor paddocks for their animals.

The second farm we visited was Marsfield Holsteins, owned and operated by Gert Schrijver. Gert believes that good management is key to a successful dairy business. He gave us a brief presentation on his farm’s goals and management strategy. He was very interesting to listen to and I gained many ideas which I brought home as suggestions

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Photos, l to r: Laura Barton at the AGM expressing thanks on behalf of the Young Leaders who attended the National Holstein Convention in April; This year’s group of Young Leaders thoroughly enjoyed their time in the West. For many, it was their first experience at an AGM and their first time seeing the Rockies. (Photos: Nina Linton for Holstein Canada)

to my own farm. Marsfield milks 260 head, 3 times a day in a parlour.

They also have a well-organized barn set up for young calves, heifers and dry cows. A hands-on classifying demonstration was done here, where we were given a breakdown of the various categories of classification and shown how each trait is scored.

Finally we visited the Ervale Hutterite colony. Here we had lunch and toured their dairy and chicken barns. They have 130-140 head of purebred Holsteins, which are milked in a double-16 Boumatic parlour. It was interesting to learn a little about their religion and history. It was definitely a different experience for us.

In the evening, we attended the Holstein Sale at the Stampede grounds that night and the National Spring Showcase the following day. Many amazing animals were present and it was a great show to watch! The young leaders were divided into groups and met with various judges who explained the different strategies they use when judging small and big shows. They also gave us a few tips for showing our own animals. After supper we loaded the bus to travel the long awaited trip to Banff. The scenery was breathtaking! Even though we were all exhausted, no one could sleep as we approached the mountains.

Friday was a full day of presentations, including an extremely informative Master Breeder Panel. We were able to have a great discussion with Germain Lehoux from Gen-I-Beq, QC, Terry Wagner from Evergraze, BC, and Joel Walker from Walkerville, NB. Each had similar goals for their herds but different strategies for achieving their Master Breeder Shields. That night we were able to experience some more Alberta beef and let loose a little bit at the MountView Barn dance.

Finally on Saturday we attended the Annual General Meeting. We were given some free time to stretch our legs, breathe some fresh air and do a little tourist shopping in Banff before preparing to attend the highlyanticipated Master Breeder Gala at night. It was awe-inspiring to see breeders, young and old, being recognized for their many achievements.

All in all, my experience as a Young Leader was memorable. It provided me with great opportunities to network as well as to travel to a part of Canada I have always wanted to visit. I’d like to thank Holstein Canada and the Ontario Branch, along with everyone who shared their information and advice with this year’s Young Leaders group. I know that we were all very grateful for the amazing experience!

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BY PETER BRAND

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Dairy Sen$e hosts largest group to date and promotes management skills to young dairy farmers

NOW IN ITS SEVENTH YEAR THE DAIRY SEN$E CONFERENCE, CO-MANAGED BY 4-H ONTARIO AND ONTARIO HOLSTEIN, WAS HELD MAY 5 – 7 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH.

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Following opening remarks by 4-H Ontario, Jen Christie of John Deere ULC started the conference with an energetic presentation on social media. There are many social media venues available for our use today, but whichever one you choose to use, Jen says, use it to “tell your story”.

After taking the Dairy Sen$e program in 2011 and 2012, Thedfordarea producer Dylan Stewardson shared his experience how he started in the industry with his parents. Dylan owns 35 cows on his own and continues to working alongside his family at Stewardson Dairy Inc. Delegates were divided into groups for 30-minute rotational information sessions with industry leaders. Cees Haanstra of Grieden Farms Ltd. in St Marys shared his experience of managing farm employees, which included family members and non-family farm workers alike. Cees stressed the importance of sitting down with each employee to review progress and set goals on an annual or semi-annual basis. FCC Business Development Manager, Jeff Williamson, talked to the delegates about the three components to consider when creating a business plan: 1) Cash flow, 2) Security and 3) Character (in other words, the people involved

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and what they bring to the table). Dave Rose, Agrologist with CIBC Commercial Banking gave a very important session on interpreting financial statements that would later be essential in working through the case studies. Chris McLaren of Larenwood Farms Ltd. in Drumbo discussed benchmarking your herd. The rotational sessions wrapped up with a final Question and Answer with the panel of four speakers.

After dinner, DeLaval’s Nancy Charleton kicked off the evening with a presentation called “A Cow Can Change Everything”. This introduced Heifer International, a charity organization working to end hunger and poverty around the world by providing livestock and training to struggling communities. Dave Rose then introduced delegates to the four case-study dairy farms, explaining that each group would find three strengths and three opportunities for each farm and present a set of recommendations to the manager of the farm they were assigned in the form of a 10-minute presentation.

Delegates boarded a bus at 7:45 am to visit the Livestock Research Innovation Centre at the Elora Dairy Facility. After a tour of this

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1. Dairy Sen$e delegates arrived bright and early for a tour of the University of Guelph’s Livestock Research Innovation Centre located at the Elora Dairy Facility; 2. & 3. Dr. Trevor Devries shows delegates the facility’s DeLaval parlour and calf pens; 4. Jason French sets the group up for a photo at Krul Holsteins in Arthur; 5. Ontario Holstein GM Peter Brand with Niagara’s Amanda Comfort. Amanda was chosen as the conference’s most outgoing, interactive and supportive delegate and she will receive an all-expense paid trip to World Dairy Expo in the fall. 6. The winning team at this year’s Dairy Sen$e conference, flanked by DeLaval’s Nancy Charlton and Ontario Holstein’s Peter Brand (l and 2nd l) and CIBC’s Dave Rose (r) and 4-H’s Katherine Smart (2nd r) included (l to r): Matt Van Veen, Shaelyn Prins, Victoria Eastman and Andrew Brekveld.

impressive facility the delegates were divided into three groups for more rotational sessions. Dr. Trevor Devries, Associate Professor at the University of Guelph discussed feed management and each group had the opportunity to use a Penn State Particle Separator and discuss the results. Dr. Derek Haley, Associate Professor at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College, talked to delegates about Dairy Cattle Welfare and its increasing importance in our industry. Dr. Charlotte Winder of the Ontario Veterinary College made a detailed presentation on managing and monitoring the transition period in dairy cattle and summarized her presentation with a transition checklist to optimize metabolic health and immune function. The sessions wrapped up with a Q&A with the speaker panel.

Krul Holsteins of Arthur hosted the group in the afternoon. Jeff and Elissa Krul have been working in partnership with John and Diana Krul for the past 15 years. Jeff and Elissa introduced their operation and shared their stories of working into the family partnership and the many changes and improvements that have been made. Following a tour of their barn, the delegates were again divided into three groups and rotated between three speakers. Dr. Dave Renaud of the University of Guelph and Upper Grand Veterinary Services discussed the Antimicrobial Drug Use on Farm and Laura Donkers of Holstein Canada interpreted the new Pro$ index for genetic selection for profit. Steve Reynolds of John Deere ULC talked to delegates about forages and feed storage.

Back at the University of Guelph, Dairy Farmers of Ontario Board Member for Region 6, Ian Harrop, addressed the delegates after dinner.

DFO is committed to ensuring a strong future for the Dairy Industry and has been proactive implementing a new milk ingredient class.

Following a Q&A session delegates moved to a computer lab where they worked until late in the evening preparing their presentation for the next day.

Jeff Davies (Davies Legacy Planning Group Inc.) concluded the educational component on Saturday morning of the conference talking about Succession Planning for inter-generational farm family businesses. Groups made presentations to the entire delegation and organizers with Dave Rose, Nancy Charlton and Peter Brand being the official judges. The winning team of Andrew Brekveld (Thunder Bay), Victoria Eastman (Carleton), Shaelyn Prins (Hastings) and Matt Van Veen (Huron) will travel on an all-expense-paid trip to the World Dairy Expo. Amanda Comfort (Niagara) was identified as the most outgoing, interactive and supportive delegate at the conference and she, too, will travel to WDE courtesy of Ontario Joint Dairy Breeds.

This program is packed with financial and animal management information and is very popular with young adults with some attending multiple years! The Ontario Holstein Branch and 4-H Ontario would like to thank the sponsors, speakers, host farms and organizing committee of the Dairy Sen$e program.

Thank you to our supporters: Dylan Stewardson, Stewardson Dairy Inc. Cees Haanstra, Grieden Farms Ltd. Jeff Williamson, Farm Credit Canada Chris McLaren, Larenwood Farms Ltd. Livestock Research and Innovation Centre Lely Center Woodstock & Grand River Robotics www.ontario.holstein.ca

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to the 2016 winners of the Ontario Dairy Youth Award! Established in 1980, the competition recognizes young people aged 25-35 who are actively involved in the operation of a dairy farm, who have demonstrated leadership and taken an active role in their communities. These talented winners will receive an all-expenses paid trip to World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin this fall. The Ontario Dairy Youth Award is funded through the Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund, the Ontario Holstein Branch and Gaylea Foods as a supporting sponsor.

Derek Van Dieten

Laura Schuurman

VAN DIETEN FARMS, SEAFORTH

SUMMITHOLM HOLSTEINS, LYNDEN

After graduating from university in 2007, Derek returned home to Huron County and within a year, along with the help of his parents, transformed a bare-bones 150acre farm into a fully functioning dairy.

He is grateful for all Max, Jen, Derek and Lily Van Dieten the support received by family, friends and neighbours, and will never forget the day he milked his first cow in his new free-stall sand-bedded barn: September 8, 2008. From day one, he says, it was his responsibility to make sure the farm survived and thrived and almost eight years – and two DHI Herd Management Score awards – later, he feels he is on the right track. Today he milks his 90-cow herd in a swing 8 parlour three times daily, with the help of three part-time milkers who handle the evening milkings. Derek’s wife, Jen, works full-time off the farm but keeps the farm books along with Derek’s mom; his father helps out in the afternoons and as needed. Purchasing all of his feed as a complete TMR allows Derek to focus strictly on the cows and enables him to milk a higher number without increasing labour costs.

Laura is a full-time employee at Summitholm Holsteins. The 400 milking cow operation consists of two freestall barns for cows and heifers, an 80-calf pack barn for calves two to six months old and 40 Laura Schuurman hutches. Cows are milked three times a day in a double 12 parallel parlour and have continual access to high-quality, fresh TMR feed. Crop consultants are used to help ensure the farm’s 800 acres (200 rented) produce a top-quality, highly-digestible forage.

While tasks such as milking and mixing feed are rotated on a regular basis at Summitholm, Laura says most tasks are divided up based on a person’s affinity towards a certain area. For her, that means working with the calves. Since becoming involved in the operation seven years ago, she’s brought the calf mortality rate down from almost 10 per cent to less than one per cent and increased the average daily weight gain in pre-weaned calves from approximately 700 grams to almost 860 grams per day. “A dairy needs high-quality calves and heifers to be successful and the first few months of life are critical to that,” she says. Laura has helped create an Ovsynch program to increase pregnancy rates from 23 to 26 per cent and decrease average days open to 115 from 130. She’s also installed the HeatTime system in an effort to maintain an average first calving age of 22.4 months. Bulls are selected on the Pro$ Index, with high component deviations and high milk being two of the main things they look for. An inbreeding level of no more than 6.25 per cent is adhered to and close attention is paid to feet, legs, udders and more recently, daughter fertility.

Fat and protein components remain the focus of Derek’s breeding program, although width, strength and udder condition factor in too. Using just two proven sires within a six-month breeding period reduces risk and improves consistency within Derek’s herd. He began with just 26 kg of quota and cull cows from nine different herds, but today he fills 130 kg of quota with a BCA of 272-298-267. His herd is over 50 per cent Very Good or better and in 2011, he had his first With several family members approaching retirement, Laura hopes to homebred Excellent cow. eventually take more of a lead role in their areas of expertise. She has Two years ago, Derek added 40 stalls and a straw pack to his barn. A second recently restarted her own prefix within the herd and plans to increase manure pit and plans for another barn for close-up cows are currently in the number and value of her cows. Laura is currently Vice-Chair of the works and down the road, he wants to buy more quota and perhaps one the Brant-Wentworth Holstein Club and serves as a Director for day start a small-scale on-farm processing plant for cheese and milk. For the Hamilton-Wentworth 4-H Board. She leads the 4-H calf club in now, his focus is on improving the quality of his herd and enjoying life with Ancaster and enjoys supplying calves to local 4-H’ers. Always keen to his young family. Derek is a past Director of the Huron County Holstein learn new things and network, Laura recently attended the Women in Ag Club and served as President in 2013. He is currently in his third term as Conference and the Progressive Dairy Operators Triennial Symposium. the 2nd Vice-Chair of the Huron County Dairy Producer Committee.

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Youth Winners John Werry

Jason Gould

LOA-DE-MEDE FARMS LTD., OSHAWA

GOULDHAVEN FARMS, FORESTERS FALLS

John milks 75 cows in Ontario County, in partnership with his wife, Heather, and parents, Dennis and Cindy. Their new compost bedded pack barn, designed by John and built last spring, features a GEA M1One robotic milking system, milk taxi pasteurizer and stress-free calving area. In addition to improving efficiencies, the new facility was designed for cows to “be comfortable, make milk and John Werry get in calf.” The combination of a non-tethered bedding system that mimics pasture and allows cows to lie down freely, great air quality, double the recommended water availability, LED lighting and activity monitors have allowed cows to double their rate of pregnancy from the tie-stall, without the use of any extensive reproductive protocols.

Vera, Scott, Barry and Jason Gould

John spent a decade gaining expertise in both the genetic and nutritional fields of the dairy industry before returning to the home farm. All feed is grown on the farm and some rented acreage provides the opportunity to cash crop soybeans and corn. Milking cows are fed a TMR consisting of haylage, corn silage, straw, dry ground corn, protein and minerals, as well as the 18 per cent robot pellet feed based on their stage of lactation and milk production. John uses proven sires on top-ranking cow families to maintain the herd’s focus on type. He also uses genomic young sires (limited to 10 doses per bull) in order to mitigate risk and experiment with different bloodlines. As they identify cows and cow families that thrive in the robotic system, they will continue to ramp up their flushing activity. With 20 VG 2-year-olds last year and a BCA of 220-235-220, John and his family are excited about the herd’s progress to date.

Jason and his family milk 55 cows in a tail-to-tail tie-stall barn in Renfrew County. His mom, Vera, is in charge of the farm books and helps in the barn as needed, while Jason, his dad, Barry, and brother, Scott, focus on the cows and the family’s 24,000 boiler chicken operation. The herd, which achieved Master Breeder status in 2014, consists of 7 EX, 47 VG and 16 GP and over 90 per cent of cows have a Very Good or Excellent dam with stars. This is thanks in part to a decision the Goulds made 10 years ago to implant all heifer and Good Plus cows with embryos. They breed for style and udder texture, and because they have a good base of cows to work with, they’re able to use a wide range of bulls. The family flushes between 12 and 15 cows a year for export and personal use and have purchased a number of animals over the years. They favour big-framed animals with good legs and well-functioning udders and maintain their cows with hoof trims three times a year, monthly washing, good ventilation and comfortable mats. As Jason says, “bigframed cows make milk!” Cows at Gouldhaven are fed TMR four times daily, with one ration used for all milking cows. The family crops alfalfa hay, wheat, corn and soybeans in rotation and purchases some straw and dry hay each year. Hiring a crop agronomist has helped their hay field immensely, cutting down on fertilizer, UNA and spraying.

John acknowledges it took seven years of hard work organizing, strategizing, negotiating and implementing a complex succession plan to allow him and his wife and parents to amicably buy out three of the original four partners at Loa-De-Mede and continue the existing corporation. Going forward, he’d like to construct a new facility to house dry cows and bred heifers, expand to a third robotic milking stall and purchase nearby land as it becomes available. John also plans to continue to aggressively purchase quota (they’ve expanded from 74 kgs to 95 kgs since he became involved) to eventually fill the 200 kgs a third stall would allow for. Down the road, he’d like to explore the possibility of on-farm processing, capitalizing on the farm’s proximity to cottage country traffic.

Several changes over the years have helped the herd improve. Raising the roof in their old barn by four feet and installing new lights and fans in 2005 helped boost milk production and reproduction. They increased the size of the the old stalls in 2011 and put on an addition with 12 more stalls, three box stalls, a feed storage area and a wash area.

“It helped with longevity and herd health,” says Jason, “and helped us accomplish our goal of Master Breeder.” Going forward, Jason and his family plan to purchase more chicken and dairy quota. Their five-year plan is to build a heifer and calf barn and continue to buy big-framed animals from good cow families. They’d like to add a new office and milk house down the road as well.

John is an Official Judge with Holstein Canada, Past President of the Ontario County Holstein Club, a Director on the Durham Region Milk Producers Committee and a member of the East-Central Junior Show Committee. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing hockey in Port Perry and helping with various aspects of the 4-H program.

Jason was involved in 4-H in Cobden and is currently 2nd Vice President of the Renfrew County Holstein Club. He is passionate about hockey and after playing six years of Junior hockey himself, became the head coach for his local Junior B hockey club. He has coached and mentored at the minor level and acts as a Scout for a number of organizations in Toronto.

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Cally Finley Success in the ring & on the ice

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LIFE IS A BALANCING ACT FOR CALLY FINLEY, A HUMBLE AND KINDHEARTED 16-YEAR-OLD FROM WOODVILLE, ONTARIO. AS A PASSIONATE 4-H MEMBER WHO IS ACTIVE IN HER SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY, SHE HAS ACCOMPLISHED MORE THAN THE AVERAGE PERSON HER AGE.

Cally with Farrow Fever Beach Babe. Beach Babe was 3rd Intermediate Calf at last year’s TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic and is the first animal Cally owns under her Platinum Blonde prefix. (Photo by Lisas Photography)

Cally’s involvement on the farm started at a young age. As early as six years old, she has memories of going to her parent’s dairy farm (Far-Row Holsteins, Laura Phoenix and Ryan Finley) after school to help feed calves.

To this day, not much has changed as she frequently helps milk, feed calves and take care of the 4-H heifers after school and on weekends.

medal team at COSSA (Central Ontario Secondary School Athletics).

On top of her success in the showring, Cally is also a talented figure skater. As soon as last year’s Royal was over, rigorous preparations for the Eastern Ontario STARSkate Invitational Competition began. “If I wanted to go to All Ontario’s, I knew I had to place in the top three.”

She impressed the judges and placed 1st in Bronze Triathlon and 2nd in Senior Silver Ladies with a personal best score for both.

It was exciting for Cally to make it to All Ontario’s, after having served three years in a row as the alternate.

Cally’s hard work pays off as she has had much success in the show ring. Ever since she was eligible, she has represented Durham West at the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic. In these four years, Cally has had the opportunity to show the 1st place Junior Heifer twice (Sildajak Attic Suger in 2013 and Farrow S Victorias Secret in 2014) and the 3rd place Intermediate Calf in 2015 (Farrow Fever Beach Babe). She has also proven to be a very successful show person, resulting in 3rd, 4th and 8th place finishes in showmanship at the Classic. Her favourite Classic memory is showing Farrow S Victorias Secret. “I was so so happy when [Judge Chris Lahmers] pointed at me first! I couldn’t get around the fact that she was my Four days of training a week quickly became parent’s homebred calf and all I could think about was how happy my dad five and six. As the provincial competition Cally performing earlier this year in her was going to be!” she says. drew near, nerves started to kick in and “Tale of the Nile Princess” program.

(Photo Submitted) Although Cally is naturally talented when working with cattle, all this when Cally wasn’t on the ice practicing, she success does not happen without hard work and dedication. She trains her was researching the other skaters she would be competing against. “I was 4-H calves seven days a week throughout the summer and is involved in the nervous, but I knew I had to hold it together when I got on the ice and I management of her heifers. Cally credits her mom, dad, grandparents and was confident that I could do that,” she says. “I ended up with second and her three uncles, Barclay, Carl and Mike Phoenix for constantly supporting I was so happy. It felt like a first to me.” her in 4-H and showing. “Ever since I was younger, I looked up to my On the final day of the competition, Cally knew she had to skate her uncles. I knew that they were successful and involved in the cattle industry. hardest to be competitive in the Triathlon event. After performing They would help me with my showing a lot,” states Cally. “My mom is my her last piece, she went up to the stands to anxiously await the final biggest supporter,” she adds. She wakes up early to take me to my shows scores of the competition with her parents and coach, Denise Harris. and stays up late to take me to my 4-H meetings. She always gives me In the end, all her hard work and determination culminated in a Gold pointers when training my calf and she never misses a competition.”

Medal victory. “It was a moment I will never forget,” Cally says. “I was Last year, Cally became a member of Holstein Canada under her own prefix, Platinum Blonde Holsteins. She registered her first solely-owned heifer, Farrow Fever Beach Babe and showed her under the new All Ontario Junior Program which is designed for 15 to 25 year old members to exhibit animals that they solely own or own with another Junior Member.

Cally and Beach Babe were the undefeated Intermediate All Ontario Junior Program heifer, including at the Royal Winter Fair’s open show.

jumping up and down with tears in my eyes and turned around and gave my coach the biggest hug.” Harris, who has trained Cally since day one and travels to each competition with her, speaks highly of the young skater. “Cally is not only the hardest worker in the rink,” she says, “but she always makes time for other skaters who need help or encouragement. She makes a great role model for the younger skaters.”

All of this success could not happen to a more deserving person. A soft When Cally isn’t working on the farm, she is active in her school and smile, warm heart and a lover of the dairy industry is the true definition of community. She has been on the track and field and volleyball teams at Cally Finley. She is an example of what hard work can accomplish and is an Brock High School since grade nine and was proud to be part of the silver inspiration to all wherever she goes.

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The Judges Committee of the Ontario Branch is excited to announce the new guidelines for Judges to advance through the judging system. The new program was approved by the Ontario Holstein Board of Directors in February 2016 to enhance the previous judging program and give more instruction and training opportunities to Ontario Judges. There are four key components to the program that have been identified to aid judges in their development and success.

The first component to the program is having annual Judging Schools and Workshops. Judging Schools are held in each region of Ontario every year to serve as a refresher course prior to the start of the show season, to promote uniformity in showmanship and conformation judging and to study the various techniques of dairy cattle judging. Furthermore, annual Judges Workshops are an educational component to the program where Judges have the ability to be trained by advanced Judges and discuss the developing trends affecting the breed in a classroom or on-farm setting.

The new program will give Judges a more accurate representation of where they are in their Judging abilities by implementing a Level system. The Level system will start with the Judges Entrance Program (JEP) followed by Level 1 through to Level 5.

For a Judge to be considered as a candidate to become an Official Judge, they need to have a history of 2 out of 3 positive scores at the Judging Schools. Once these scores have been obtained, the Judge will be notified by the Branch and will be asked to submit a request to be on the Judges List. If the Judge wishes to continue, they will have an interview with the Judges Committee to advance through the Level system, which will determine the level of shows they can judge (see chart at right).

A mentorship component has been introduced to the Judging Program and will be a valuable asset for our Judges going forward. Experienced and alumni Judges will be asked to mentor Judges to help them excel and improve by watching them Judge at shows they officiate and give them feedback on their performance as an official Judge. Additionally, the Mentor will submit an Assessment Report to the Judging Committee which will help assist Judges in the areas needed to enhance growth.

A Judge’s Profile is being implemented by the Ontario Branch for each Level Judge.

This profile will include a personal picture, contact information, level ranking, history and a biography for each individual. These profiles will be available from the Branch and online for all Show Committees to access when selecting a Judge to officiate their show.

The Ontario Branch and Judging Committee are committed to developing Judges and providing them with the tools and opportunities they need to become competent and confident Official Judges!

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Cherry Crest Holsteins won Premier Breeder at the Maxville Holstein Show. (Photo by Tara McKinven)

Maxville Holstein Show

BY KRIS MACLEOD

Carl Phoenix along with his associate, Matt Yates (Aleah Farms), sorted through 167 (+38) outstanding entries at one of the highest quality Holstein shows held at the Maxville fairgrounds in recent years. The busy day kicked off with 44 competing in the open showmanship competition. Open Show Judge Carl Phoenix placed the showmanship as well. Marie-Rose Morneau and Cameron Barkey were 1st and 2nd in Junior Showmanship. Mauranne Hebert and Rachel Clow were the top Intermediates while Ariane France and Alex Chabot were the top Seniors.

120 head were placed in the very strong heifer show: 4-H Champions honours went to Riverdown Atwood Jiggalea for Justin Velthuis, Reserve to Bonnie Brae Ape McKenna for Ariane France and Honourable Mention to Delcreek Screenshot for Mauranne Hebert. Junior Champion was Milksource Sid Desire owned by Velthuis Farms Ltd. Reserve was

Riverdown Atwood Jiggalea owned by Riverdown Holsteins. Honourable Mention went to Mount Elm Dempsey Aberdeen owned by Barrvalley Holsteins and Rob Heffernan.

Junior Breeder’s herd with nine in the class was won by Bruce and Susan Mode with three daughters of Kingsway Gold Ape. Premier Exhibitor for the Juniors was Velthuis Farms Ltd, with Riverdown Holsteins claiming Reserve and Gracehaven Holsteins & Royal Lynn Holsteins tied with Gendarra Farm for Honourable Mention. Premier Breeder for the Juniors was Peter Rylaarsdam (Delcreek), with Riverdown Holsteins taking Reserve and Gendarra Farm claiming Honourable Mention. Premier sires of the Junior show were Val-Bisson Doorman, Braedale Goldwyn, Mr Atwood Brokaw.

Intermediate Champion was Santschi Aftershock Holiday for Yvon Sicard; Reserve was Al-Shar Dempsey Alison for Ferme Yvon Sicard & Ferme Blondin, while Honourable Mention went to Bardale Dempsey Brody for Ferme Yvon Sicard and Pierre Boulet.

The show’s Grand Champion was Elmcroft Attic Reta for Clark W. Woodmansee III, Ferme Blondin, Ferme Villyvon and St Jacobs ABC Inc. Reserve Grand was Winterbay Fever Legacy for Ferme Blondin while Honourable Mention was Lindenright Atwood Bounce for Brian Joseph Enright and Velthuis Farms Ltd. Knonaudale Farms Inc. won Breeder’s Herd.

The Premier Breeder banner was taken by Cherry Crest, followed by Elmcroft Holsteins and Knonaudale Farms. Premier Exhibitor banner was won by Ferme Blondin, second was Ferme Ralston SENC, and third place was tied between Cherry Crest and Velthuis Farms. Premier Sire of the show was Val-Bisson Doorman, with Pine-Tree Sid and Gillette Windbrook in second and third spots.

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Top 10 Herd Prefix

# Class.

2011

Classification Herd Size 10-14 Registrations Per Year

Avg FS 2011

# Class.

2015

Avg FS 2015

FS Improv.

Herd Prefix

# Class.

2011

Avg FS 2011

# Class.

2015

Avg FS 2015

FS Improv.

HOWEHOLM

5

76.40

5

79.60

3.20

JALINE

10

78.80

11

83.45

4.65

RIGGFOOT

12

78.50

5

81.60

3.10

MILLERGLEN

15

78.60

9

82.22

3.62

LANGELANDS

11

81.55

8

83.88

2.33

CARANDA

14

78.64

13

82.08

3.43

CRATERVIEW

9

80.33

9

82.67

2.33

SUURDT FARMS

14

77.36

13

80.69

3.34

20

80.95

22

82.91

1.96

NEEBVIEW

15

79.07

5

82.40

3.33

INNLAWN STARHILL

9

80.33

9

82.22

1.89

WHITNELL

10

80.90

10

84.10

3.20

CANADAIRY

12

80.42

16

82.25

1.83

ROSE RIDGE

11

80.73

13

83.85

3.12

WRIDAIR

15

79.80

16

81.63

1.83

GREENSTOR

21

78.38

20

80.90

2.52

LOWIN

10

78.80

5

80.60

1.80

FROGHOLM

14

79.57

8

82.00

2.43

WINDSONG

15

80.93

12

82.67

1.73

BARDALE

15

83.07

5

85.40

2.33

WISHINGWELL

20

78.80

8

81.13

2.33

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Classification Herd Size 15-19 Registrations Per Year # Class.

2011

Avg FS 2011

# Class.

2015

Avg FS 2015

FS Improv.

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6

76.17

16

80.31

4.15

VAN ZWOL DAIRY

17

79.24

19

82.53

3.29

5

76.60

6

79.83

3.23

Classification Herd Size 20-24 Registrations Per Year # Class.

2011

Avg FS 2011

# Class.

2015

Avg FS 2015

FS Improv.

5

74.20

16

78.38

4.17

MARHAVEN

14

78.71

21

81.57

2.86

MEDALEIS

21

79.43

8

82.25

2.82

CREILEN

26

78.15

17

81.35

3.20

BARDEE

27

79.04

11

81.64

2.60

FOXDALE

20

77.80

20

80.90

3.10

BERLETT

18

76.94

8

79.50

2.56

LECON

19

75.53

28

78.57

3.05

TIMEAN

15

80.40

9

82.89

2.49

GARHAVEN

15

80.00

18

83.00

3.00

ELANDEE

14

81.64

16

84.00

2.36

MUSSELLVIEW

12

79.75

9

82.33

2.58

HIDDEN-LANE

15

79.47

16

81.81

2.35

MARILAHOME

28

80.21

11

82.73

2.51

CAMBRAELYN

6

78.17

6

80.50

2.33

6

80.83

6

83.33

2.50

HARTLAND

7

79.43

12

81.75

2.32

Avg FS 2015

FS Improv.

BARHARRA

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Classification Herd Size 25-29 Registrations Per Year # Class.

2011

Avg FS 2011

# Class.

2015

Avg FS 2015

FS Improv.

Herd Prefix

EVERLANE

8

78.00

23

82.09

4.09

WINWOOD

HULSDALE

13

79.00

23

82.17

3.17

CORNERSTEAD

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Classification Herd Size 5-9 Registrations Per Year

Classification Herd Size 30-39 Registrations Per Year # Class.

2011

Avg FS 2011

# Class.

2015

12

77.83

23

81.61

3.78

17

78.71

14

82.36

3.65

77.15

19

80.68

3.53

PENNY LANE

9

79.56

7

82.43

2.87

PARSONS

13

SHADY MAPLE

5

80.60

12

83.25

2.65

CLERA

8

76.13

13

79.38

3.26

GYLON

18

78.39

21

81.00

2.61

SMITS

7

74.86

17

78.06

3.20

NEVERTHOUGHT

16

75.81

18

78.33

2.52

LEESHIRBRAE

10

78.70

10

81.70

3.00

MORNHOLME

27

78.93

17

81.41

2.49

MAXVILLE

20

76.25

30

79.10

2.85

WEBERLANE

10

79.30

12

81.75

2.45

SMYGWATYS

17

81.59

18

84.39

2.80

SHADYWAY

30

76.93

39

79.38

2.45

CASTLE HILL

18

77.00

24

79.75

2.75

HARMONY VIEW

14

82.29

9

84.56

2.27

BAKKERSFIELD

21

77.52

8

80.25

2.73

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Classification Herd Size 40-59 Registrations Per Year # Class.

2011

Avg FS 2011

# Class.

2015

Avg FS 2015

FS Improv.

Herd Prefix

Classification Herd Size 60+ Registrations Per Year # Class.

2011

Avg FS 2011

# Class.

2015

Avg FS 2015

FS Improv.

BALLY BRIGHT

56

77.88

16

82.19

4.31

MOONSHINE

31

77.29

36

80.94

3.65

BEAVER RAY

24

81.25

22

84.59

3.34

DUNMATT

28

76.64

46

80.07

3.42

DROOGH

23

76.87

34

79.56

2.69

DELHOME

30

78.00

42

81.07

3.07

DELFIA

48

78.25

21

80.86

2.61

ARDROSS

46

81.22

41

84.27

3.05

9

78.67

21

80.86

2.19

MARTINDEL

61

81.61

22

84.18

2.58

BLUEBERRY GERLEID

38

79.50

32

81.56

2.06

H-BRIDGE

33

79.18

39

81.56

2.38

MACKSVILLA

29

78.34

28

80.39

2.05

ZELDENRUST

28

78.32

33

80.67

2.35

CVF

34

81.50

31

83.52

2.02

WARBY

127

77.27

170

79.55

2.29

R-DREAM

51

78.63

54

80.65

2.02

HOLZER

23

83.00

36

85.17

2.17

FALLOWCREST

47

78.87

34

80.79

1.92

BRETELER

22

77.68

20

79.80

2.12

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MARCH - MAY EX’S BOSDALE JORDAN BARBRA EX 93 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge DELPRADO ROLEY EX 93 Mark Moreland, Joyceville MS ATWOOD MADISON-ET EX 93 Glenvue Holsteins, Rockwood Jamie & Petra Black, New York Malden Valley Farms Ltd, Woodslee Pleasant Nook Farm, Ayr

LEACHLAND SOVEREIGN TARA E X 91 Colin & Karen Leach, Lindsay

BELLA-VIEW SHOT OF GIN EX 91 Breeze Hill Holsteins, Winchester

LINKIN CLINTON CANON E X 91 View Hill Holsteins, Woodstock

BOSDALE ATWOOD ROSIE EX 91 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge

LOCKMAR GOLD IRIS EX 91 Lockmar Holsteins, Sutton West

BRIDGEVIEW FREEMONT GRETA EX 91 Bridgeview Farms, Brantford

LORNEVA ATWOOD MARG EX 91 Freedom Farms Inc, New Liskeard

BRUVIEW WINDBROOK EMELIA EX 91 Bruview Holsteins, Elmira

MAPEL WOOD LAUTHORITY ECHO EX 91 Genervations Inc, Campbellville Mapel Wood Farms, Jerseyville O’connor Land & Cattle Co, Ajax

QUALITY GOLDCO EX 93 QUALITY GOLDWYN FIERCE EX 93 Quality Holsteins, Vaughan

CARLDOT GI LUCEY EX 91 CARLDOT WINDBROOK ICICLE EX 91 Carldot Farms, Stratford

ALTONA LEA STEADY AMEN EX 92 Frank Barkey & Family, Blackstock

CAVANALECK GOLDWYN BAZOOKA EX 91 CAVANALECK SANCHEZ BRONX EX 91 Cavanaleck Farms Ltd, Belmont

AVELINE WINDBROOK ASTRA EX 92 Aveline Holsteins 2005 Ltd, Drayton

MAYBLOSSOM SHOTTLE DELTINA 813 EX 91 Mayblossom Farms, Embro MAYHAVEN DORTHY LAUTHORITY EX 91 E. May, Rockwood

WEBHAVEN SID BANANA EX 91 WEBHAVEN TALENT GEM EX 91 Webhaven Holsteins, Arthur WELOVALE ILAR MAMBO EX 91 Welovale Farms, Port Hope WEST PORT MAGNA RICCA EX 91 Scott Wilson, Port Perry ACMELEA WINDBROOK WENDY E X 90 Wikkerink Farms Ltd, Norwich ADORN FERRARI AMO EX 90 Colmont Holsteins Inc, Grand Valley AHD LAUTHORITY ZEST EX 90 River Dale Holsteins, St. Jacobs AIJA SHOTTLE SHANLY EX 90 Jaquemet Holsteins, Winchester ALEXERIN OMAN 993 EX 90 Alexerin Dairy Inc, Manotick

CHRISLAND FEVER DEMURE E X 91 W. Christie, Caledon

MONCHOIX DESTRY DAWN EX 91 Harold & Lois Wright, Hanover John Dortmans Jr, Strathroy Mckenzie Wright, Hanover Todd Wright, Hanover

CHRISTILEE DENZEL TWITTER E X 91 Timothy Yantzi, Tavistock

NORTHTAY SHOTGUN EVELYN EX 91 David Fawcett, Winchester

DAIRYDALE EMBASSY SNOWBIRD EX 91 Dairydale Farms Ltd, Embro

OCONNORS LAUTHORITY MILLY E X 91 O’Connor Land & Cattle Co, Ajax

ALMAC AFTERSHOCK JUSTINE E X 90 ALMAC ASTRONOMICAL RENIE E X 90 Almac Holsteins Ltd, Embro

DARCROFT S C KANDLE EX 91 Darcroft Farms Ltd, Woodstock

ONTHEHILL SID ANNABEL EX 91 Murray Reesor, Markham

ALNOR ATTIC CLAIR EX 90 John Mcdonald, Melancthon

DONNANVIEW TAILOR KOZMO EX 91 Trentward Farms, Hastings

PEGGHAVEN BRAXTON NISA E X 91 Willowview Holsteins, Arthur

ALONA NEVAN WYCLIFF EX 90 Alona Farms Limited, Millbrook

EBYBROOK BOLTON MODEL LIZ EX 91 Erbcrest Farm, Milverton

PINE GLEN REGINALD STELLA EX 91 Pine Glen Farms, Brighton

ALTONA LEA STEADY ANNALYN E X 90 Frank Barkey & Family, Blackstock

EBYHOLME DEMPSEY PANDORA E X 91 Misty Glen Farms Ltd, Belmont

PLEASANT NOOK TRINITYS TRINKET EX 91 Pleasant Nook Farm, Ayr

ANDITA DENZEL JADE EX 90 Andita Holsteins Inc, Belwood

FRADON ALEXANDER ANIKA EX 91 Fradon Holsteins Ltd, Woodstock

RICKEEN WINDBROOK HANAKA EX 91 Rick Shantz, Wallenstein

LINCREST BALTIMOR BELLEKISS EX 92 Lincrest Holsteins, Winchester

FRADON DEMELLO JINX EX 91 Fradon Holsteins Ltd, Woodstock Dana Erway, Pennsylvania

MAPLEKEYS WINDHAMMER GOSSIP EX 92 Maplekeys Farms, Aylmer

RIVERDOWN GOLDWYN AMARETTO EX 91 RIVERDOWN WIND L ICICLE LYNN EX 91 Riverdown Holsteins, Metcalfe

APPLEVUE ROSS RAVEN EX 90 APPLEVUE WINDBROOK ALLY E X 90 Applevue Farm, Brampton

FRAELAND JORDAN WANITA EX 91 Fraeland Farms, Fergus

ASH LINE MR BURNS FANCY E X 90 David Ellacott, Monkton

NITHSIDE HARRIET WINDBROOK E X 92 Nithside Farms Ltd, Wellesley

ROBINS AFTERSHOCK KENDALL EX 91 Robins Holsteins Limited, Midland

GLENROE DECREE SAPHIRA 592 EX 91 Scherpenzeel Farms, Ingersoll

ATHLONE LAUTHORITY CHEESECAKE EX 90 Athlone Farms, Tavistock

OVERDALE DAMION LINDOR E X 92 Overdale Farms Ltd, L’orignal

ROCKYMOUNTAIN BOLTON DOLORITA EX 91 Scott Brethet, Tottenham

HARVESTACRE GOLDWYN EMINENCE EX 91 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge

BAINHOLM GOLD LOVE EX 90 Homeland Holsteins, Loretto

QUALITY GOLDWYN FANTZ EX 92 QUALITY SANCHEZ FEBEE EX 92 QUALITY SHOTTLE PET EX 92 Quality Holsteins, Vaughan

ROLLINGVIEW DAZZLER MAUDE E X 91 Nelson Weber, Wallenstein

HAZELCREST C L LULU BRITT E X 91 Hazelcrest Holsteins, Embro

RONBETH WINDBROOK ELISHA E X 91 Ronbeth Holsteins, Hastings

BAINHOLM WINDBROOK LEERA E X 90 Hyden Holsteins, Milverton

HIGH BEAM ATTITUDE LINDOR EX 91 High Beam Holsteins, Mt. Forest

RYKDALE GLYDE JUST EX 91 Rykdale Farms, Burgessville

BARBROOK LEVEL LAUTHORITY EX 90 Barbrook Holsteins, Vankleek Hill

HUFFMANDALE LAUTHORITY MOO EX 91 Huffmandale Holsteins Ltd, Corbyville

SAUDER HOLME SANCHEZ CARLA EX 91 Murrel & Martha Sauder, Wallenstein

BARGEOLANE G SEAGUAL JONAS EX 90 Bargeolane Farms, Warsaw

INDIANMAIDN ROSS FAY EX 91 Indian Maiden Farms, Moorefield

SILDAJAK DUNDEE PARADISE EX 91 Harvdale Holsteins, Stayner

IVANDALE FEVER DELICATE E X 91 Ivandale Farm, Edwards JONELMA ARBOR LOLA EX 91 Jonelma Farms, Oro Medonte

VERDA SHOTTLE TOPAZ EX 91 David Wideman, Atwood Marthaven Holsteins, Woodstock Stephen Dolson & Dr. Karen Galbraith, Atwood

BEAVER RAY GOLDWYN MIRIYA E X 90 BEAVER RAY ROY ILENIC EX 90 Remi Leroux, Ste. Anne De Prescott

JOYVIN WINDBROOK CARRIE E X 91 Joyvin Holsteins, Drayton

VIEUXSAULE BRETT NELIE EX 91 Werner Renggli, Seagrave

KINGSWAY ATWOOD ASURE EX 91 KINGSWAY BRAXTON RUTHIE EX 91 Kingsway Farms, Hastings

VRIESDALE FERRARI LTD EDITION EX 91 Vriesdale Holsteins, Mountain

BECKRIDGE SID BETH EX 92 Beckridge Holsteins, Keswick Kenneth Barfoot, Georgian Bluffs BOSDALE BRAXTON ELEGANCE EX 92 BOSDALE FEVER PT TOOTSIE EX 92 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge CHERRY CREST SID ATLEE EX 92 Brownlands Farm, Enterprise DANDYLAND SID GLAMOUR E X 92 Dandyland Farm, Schomberg DENHOLME WINDBROOK PINE EX 92 Dennis Martin, St. Jacobs DEVANS TERESA EX 92 Devans Holsteins, Smithville GLENLEA SID MONEY EX 92 Glen Rhame, Elora KINGSWAY FEVER CONNIE EX 92 Kingsway Farms, Hastings

SHYLANE WINDBROOK HARMONY EX 92 John Mccallum, Stratford VELTHUIS SG C ATWOOD BETH EX 92 David L. & Katherine Clayton, Indiana Velthuis Farms Ltd, Osgoode VRIESDALE LAUTHORITY LAGER EX 92 Vriesdale Holsteins, Mountain WALNUTLAWN STEADY JULIA E X 92 Walnutlawn Farms Limited, Tavistock WILACRES LONGER RUDY EX 92 Wilacres Farms, Madoc ALEAH GOLDWYN KADEN E X 91 Aleah Farms Ltd, Beaverton APPLEVUE LAUTHORITY TARYN E X 91 Applevue Farm, Brampton ARCADIA D LAUTHORITY ELLEN E X 91 Arcadia Farms, Codrington Donnanview Farms Ltd, Stirling ARNHOME ALICE SPIRTE EX 91 ARNHOME WISHBONE FEVER E X 91 Arnhome Farms, Bright

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KOSTAHOLME BOLTON DELSIE EX 91 Kostaholme Holsteins, Drayton KRUL BALTIMOR LEAN EX 91 Krul Holsteins Ltd, Arthur LAIDLAWN DENZEL WANITA EX 91 W. Laidlaw, Norval

WALTZ ACRE BUTTERCUP BOLTON EX 91 Waltz Acre Farms, Consecon WAYCREST JORDAN ANN E X 91 Waycrest Holsteins, Atwood WEBB VIEW BERRY RED PICOLO EX 91 Webb View Farms, Roseneath

ALFINCH MANIFOLD TACKY EX 90 Allan Finch, Belmont ALIDALE DIRECTOR LICORICE RED EX 90 Alidale Farms, Sunderland

ARMDALE MOON CHLOE EX 90 Armdale Holsteins, Millbrook

BEAVERBROCK LHEROS DELOROUS EX 90 Beaverbrock Farms, Cannington BECKHOLM ALEXANDER BARBIE EX 90 Aleah Farms Ltd, Beaverton BECKRIDGE JASPER LUCIA EX 90 Beckridge Holsteins, Keswick BELCHER CRYSTALGATE SARAH E X 90 Dennis Martin, Palmerston BELLSON EXPEDITE DIANA EX 90 Bellson Farms, Strathroy BELRIDGE GOLDWYN DEMI EX 90 BELRIDGE SHOTTLE EDEN EX 90 Belridge Farms, Sutton West BENCREST JARED KELLY EX 90 Bearlea Holsteins, Mount Forest

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BENRISE LAUTHORITY ROXEE EX 90 Benschop Farms, Bowmanville BENRISE MILLION BARCARDIS EX 90 Benschop Farms, Bowmanville Dr. John Mcouat, Quebec Marbri Farms Inc, Russell BENSONCREST GOLDCARD SNOOKIE EX 90 Bensoncrest Farms, Campbellford BLUEBIRD LAURIN MEGHAN EX 90 Bluebird Farm Inc, Brantford BOSDALE BAXTER PORTRAIT E X 90 BOSDALE SEAVER DIANNA EX 90 BOSDALE SEAVER PORTRAIT E X 90 BOSDALE STEADY TOOTSIE EX 90 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge BRADALE BOLTON BLONDIE EX 90 D. Bradley, East Garafraxa BRAITHLAND DENNISON LEXIS E X 90 William L. Galbraith & Sons, Appin BRANDSHAVEN MW SANCHEZ PANDORA EX 90 Canuck Holsteins, Milverton BREAMONT GE BEULLA EX 90 Brian Enright, Winchester BREEZE HILL DUPLEX DESTINY E X 90 BREEZE HILL SEAVER MILA EX 90 BREEZE HILL SEAVER SALVATION E X 90 BREEZE HILL SHOTTLE RAIN E X 90 Breeze Hill Holsteins, Winchester BRIDGEVIEW PROMOTION INFINITY EX 90 BRIDGEVIEW SUNNY DELTA EX 90 Bridgeview Farms, Brantford BROWNLANDS FEVER LARISSA E X 90 BROWNLANDS FEVER MELANIE EX 90 BROWNLANDS SEAVER MOLLY EX 90 BROWNLANDS SID LAVENDER E X 90 Brownlands Farm, Enterprise BRUVIEW DENZEL REBA EX 90 BRUVIEW TENACIOUS SELENA EX 90 Bruview Holsteins, Elmira

CLAYHAVEN GOLDENBOY SARA EX 90 CLAYHAVEN REDESIGN CHERYL E X 90 Melvin Martin, Wallenstein CLAYNOOK SUE GULF EX 90 CLAYNOOK TALITHA SEAVER EX 90 CLAYNOOK TIONA BIGSTONE EX 90 Claynook Farms Ltd, New Hamburg CLEARENK DOLMAN WISHER EX 90 Clearenk Farms, Gowanstown CLEMENIERE LAUTHORITY MIA EX 90 Gerald Clement, St. Eugene CNOSSOME AVALANCHE GABI EX 90 Cnossome Holsteins, Brunner COACHSIDE WINDBROOK LAUREN EX 90 David Fawcett, Winchester COBBLE HILLS FORBID ANGIE 473 EX 90 Cobble Hills Holsteins, St. Marys COMBHAVEN LAUTHORITY CUPID EX 90 Combhaven Farms, Castleton COMBVIEW ALANNA ALICE EX 90 Combview Farms Ltd, Castleton COMESTAR NINA MOUNTAIN EX 90 Kuepfer Holsteins, Milverton COMRIE FEVER UDOLL EX 90 Comrie Farms Ltd, London COOPON PORTER CALLEY EX 90 Milky Wave Inc, Elmira COUNTRYSIDE TOYSTORY HICKY EX 90 Countryside Holsteins, Milverton COXLYN IOTA INEZ EX 90 COXLYN OUTSIDE KAEL EX 90 Coxlyn Farms Ltd, Uxbridge COZY NOOK CARISMA MISTY EX 90 Dannroving Holsteins, Palmerston CREILEN KNOWLEDGE KARLYLE E X 90 Creilen Acres, Brechin CRESTOMERE SANCHEZ VITAL EX 90 Charlyn Jerseys, Warwick Township

DUALANE SID ILIANNA EX 90 Kloepfer Holdings Ltd, Ingersoll DUSTYLEA FLORIAN ROSEMARY EX 90 Dusty Bros, Seagrave EARLEN DUNDEE PRETZEL E X 90 Earlen Farms Limited, Alma EARLEN LAUTHORITY BRASILIA EX 90 Mark-A-Valley Farm, Arthur EK-VANITY ALEXANDER TINA E X 90 Fradon Holsteins Ltd, Woodstock EK-WW LAUTH ELA-ET EX 90 Kevin Squibb, St. Pauls ELCRAIG FINAL CUT APRICOT E X 90 Elcraig Holsteins, Arthur ELLIOTTDALE HAILSTORM JUNE EX 90 ELLIOTTDALE WINDBROOK WISHES EX 90 Elliottdale Holsteins, Thorndale ELM BEND GAZETTE EX 90 ELM BEND MAXICHEZ EX 90 Elm Bend Holsteins, Brantford ELMCROFT BAXTER KAROL E X 90 ELMCROFT LONDON KIZZY EX 90 ELMCROFT SANCHEZ PRISM EX 90 Elmcroft Holsteins, Sunderland EMBRDALE AUGUST SHOTTLE EX 90 EMBRDALE TEQUILA DUNDEE E X 90 Embrdale Farm, Asphodel-Norwood

EVERDALE DENZEL BIDDY EX 90 John Phillips, Schomberg

DAIRYDALE BAXTER TANYA EX 90 DAIRYDALE MR SAM SMARTIES E X 90 Dairydale Farms Ltd, Embro

FAYARDS JORDAN ZIPSY EX 90 Ferme Raynaud Ltee, Vankleek Hill T. F.-O. Neuenschwander, Vankleek Hill

DAMYTHIER GOLDWYN SARAH EX 90 Runningspring Farms, Caledonia

FAYBIL WINDBROOK LOVE EX 90 W. Mckelvie, Campbellford

DANDYLAND LEGACYS LIVEY E X 90 DANDYLAND STATEMENT SATIN E X 90 Dandyland Farm, Schomberg

FEEDERLANE WINDBROOK EMBER E X 90 Feederlane Farms, Wainfleet

CARLETON CELLPHONE EX 90 CARLETON GOSSIP GIRL EX 90 Glenn Dean, Arnprior CARLOW 339 EX 90 Carlow Farms, Douro-Dummer CAVANALECK RESOLUTE BERK EX 90 CAVANALECK SANCHEZ BLANKET EX 90 CAVANALECK SEAVER BASIL E X 90 CAVANALECK WINDBROOK GEORGIA EX 90 Cavanaleck Farms Ltd, Belmont CAVANHILL DEMPSEY JANET EX 90 CAVANHILL PLATO FLIP EX 90 Cavanhill Farms Ltd, Kinburn

DAPPLEDALE ALEXANDER RHODA EX 90 Dappledale Holsteins, Greenbank Beckholm Holsteins, Sunderland Carl Phoenix & Family, Sunderland

GRILLSDALE SEAN PENELOPE EX 90 Clifford Grills, Campbellford

H-BRIDGE DURABLE JUICY RED EX 90 High Bridge Holsteins Ltd, Parkhill

HAPPYDANNY SNOW STORM-ET EX 90 Stanton Bros Limited, Ilderton HARCLIFF GOLDWYN COCO EX 90 HARCLIFF MICKEY FRONDE EX 90 Harcliff Farms, Kingsville HARVDALE BAXTER MIA EX 90 Harvdale Holsteins, Stayner HAVEN ROSE JOSY INSTAMATIC E X 90 John Dortmans Jr, Strathroy HAVENVALLEY SEAVER BRITTANY EX 90 Glen G. & Lucille Martin, Drayton

HAVENVALLEY WINDBROOK REPLACE EX 90 Glen G. & Lucille Martin, Drayton

FRADON PHEONIX MERRY E X 90 Peter Rylaarsdam, Winchester

HAZELCREST GOLDWYN LULU ALANA EX 90 HAZELCREST HAWK LULU ADRIANE EX 90 HAZELCREST REDLINER ROSEA E X 90 Hazelcrest Holsteins, Embro

FRADON PHEONIX MERRY EX 90 Redtag Genetics, Oxford Station

DEJO MR BURNS WOW EX 90 William De Jong, Morrisburg

FRAHOLME PIRATE PEARL E X 90 Fraholme Farms, Embro

DELCREEK CHOCOLATE MILK SHAKE EX 90 Peter Rylaarsdam, Winchester

FRANKHAVEN BRAXTON BELLA EX 90 Maplekay Farms Limited, Woodstock

DELFIA WENDY ARBOR EX 90 Delfia Farms, Atwood

FREDWILL CHELIOS 333 EX 90 Stonybrook Farms Ltd, Cobourg

DENHOLME WINDBROOK SANDY EX 90 Dennis Martin, St. Jacobs

FRICOSONS JASPER VALET EX 90 FRICOSONS SKYBUCK AVA EX 90 Fricosons Holsteins, Newcastle

CENTERFLOS SPIRTE MONICA EX 90 Centerflos Holsteins, Elmvale

DERIC SHOTTLE FIFA EX 90 Ferme Lavigne Inc, Ste. Anne De Prescott

CHARWILL STEADY HILDA E X 90 Charwill Farms, Wallenstein

DOANLEA ATLAS DEBORAH EX 90 Donald Doan, Norwich

CHRISHAR PROMOTION ABBEY EX 90 Chrishar Farms, Murillo

DOLAFTON CONTENDER LEENA EX 90 Leslie Dolson, Guelph

FUTURECREST DUPLEX TEAGAN E X 90 FUTURECREST WINDHAMMER TALITA EX 90 Futurecrest Holsteins, Aylmer

CHRISLAND GOLDWYN DELLA E X 90 CHRISLAND GOLDWYN MISTY EX 90 W. Christie, Caledon

DOMICOLE C V F SHANYA E X 90 Clearview Farm, Clarence Creek

GARHAVEN KRUSADER MEGAN E X 90 Gary B. & Dorothy J. Hunt, Tweed

DOWNIEBROOK LAURAL LONDON EX 90 DOWNIEBROOK SURPRISE FEVER EX 90 Downiebrook Farms Ltd, St. Pauls

GERBERNOOK SOVEREIGN SURPRIS EX 90 Gerbernook Holsteins, Brunner

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GRILLSDALE RHONDA DEMOLISH EX 90 Ben Treverton, Corbyville

FRADON DESTRY MARY EX 90 Rose Vega Farm, Branchton

DARCROFT WINDBROOK LONDON EX 90 Darcroft Farms Ltd, Woodstock

DREAM ON SANCHEZ VOUTE EX 90 Century Star Holsteins, Elmvale

GREAVESTON SHARON SHOTTLE E X 90 Greaveston Holsteins, North Augusta

HAVENVALLEY SID REDID EX 90 HAVENVALLEY STEADY REMODEL E X 90 Havenvalley Holsteins, Wallenstein

DENLEE GOLDWYN RUBY EX 90 Den-Lee Farms Ltd, New Hamburg

CLARKVIEW OUTBOUND MARLENE EX 90 Clarkview Holsteins, Beaverton

GRAINGVIEW HOWIE CARMEL EX 90 GRAINGVIEW LAUTHORITY SYBIL EX 90 Michael Grainger, Sydenham

FOREST LEE STEADY IREANA E X 90 Forest Lee Farms Ltd, Springfield

CEDARWAL FEVER BEAUTY EX 90 Robert Ray & Sons, Roslin

CLAIRCREST DAMION CANDLEABRA EX 90 CLAIRCREST SID BARBIE EX 90 Clair Petherick, Campbellford

GOVRO EXPLODE PETRA EX 90 Hutchison Farms Ltd, Ingersoll

HANALEE DAMION CAJULIE EX 90 HANALEE SID AVON EX 90 HANALEE TALENT AMERELLO E X 90 Hank & Nancy-Lee Hazeleger, Embro

C V F F JORDAN CALLY EX 90 Clearview Farm, Clarence Creek

CANHOPE AVALANCHE TRILBY EX 90 CANHOPE SHOTTLE BRENNA EX 90 Ron Canning, Palmerston

GORELAND MOCHA STEADY EX 90 Goreland Farms, Carrying Place

ESQUESING SELAYO ARIN EX 90 View Hill Holsteins, Woodstock

FARISVIEW SPIRTE JAY EX 90 Dalton Faris, East Gwillimbury

DANZEL MANIFOLD MATILDA EX 90 Danzel Holsteins, Shakespeare

GLENROE JAYZ MISHA 452 EX 90 Scherpenzeel Farms, Ingersoll

GUYVIEW ATTIC ANNABELLE EX 90 GUYVIEW GOLDWYN GRETCHEN E X 90 Guyview Farms, Winchester

CRYSTALVIEW SECURE ROCKINROBIN EX 90 Graham Johnston, New Dundee

CAMFLAT TORRES ALMA EX 90 Camflat Holsteins, Woodville

GLENNHOLME DENZEL ROBUST EX 90 GLENNHOLME GIBSON VICTORY EX 90 GLENNHOLME SANCHEZ BRENNA EX 90 Glennholme Holsteins, Carp

ERBCREST ATWOOD ALYSSA EX 90 ERBCREST IOTA RHONDA EX 90 ERBCREST MANOMAN MORINE EX 90 ERBCREST MILLION ROSENE EX 90 Erbcrest Farm, Milverton

BURGLEE JORDAN MAXINE EX 90 Randy & Lynette Martin, Harriston

CADILAC BOXER BLUSH EX 90 Cadilac Holsteins, Barrie

GLENIRVINE SAMUELO LINGLY E X 90 Glenirvine Farms, Fergus

GROENWAY SHOTTLE SHIMMER EX 90 Groenway Farms Inc, Harrowsmith

FALLOWCREST BOLTON MELINDA E X 90 FALLOWCREST BOLTON MIRANDA E X 90 Rob Fallowfield, Woodstock

CADDEDALE GOLDWYN SPLENDID EX 90 Caddedale Holsteins, Dorchester

GLENGROVE CHAMPION IRIS EX 90 Ostendville Farms Ltd, St. Paul’s

ENGLIDALE MADISON EX 90 Englidale Farms, Lindsay

CROVALLEY BAXTER LIANNA EX 90 Crovalley Holsteins, Hastings

BUDJON-JK DAMION DHARMA-ET EX 90 Andrew Den Haan, Fergus Mount Kolb Farm, Caledon

GLEANN BRANDY ALEXANDER EX 90 D. Bradley, East Garafraxa David Faragher, Guelph Marthaven Holsteins, Woodstock

FRISKLANE SAMUELO BONGO E X 90 Frisklane Holsteins, Selby FRONDAL SAMUELO SPRING E X 90 Walkhavern Farms Limited, Stayner

GILLETTE JORDAN FALLY EX 90 En Pointe Holsteins, Uxbridge GILLETTE SHOT OF GOLD EX 90 Calmac Holsteins, Embro Fradon Holsteins Ltd, Woodstock

HAZELCREST REDLINER ROSEA EX 90 Madeline Hazeleger, Embro HELMCREST S S ABELLA EX 90 Helmcrest Holsteins, Winchester HENDERCROFT ALLIE EX 90 HENDERCROFT FEVER TEQUILA EX 90 HENDERCROFT JASPER BAZOOKA EX 90 HENDERCROFT LANDSCAPE CHEESE EX 90 Herbert Henderson, Ashton HIDDENSPRING BRAXTON SHAKE IT EX 90 Hiddenspring Holsteins, Elmira HIGH POINT ROX DANIELLE EX 90 HIGH POINT ROX VIOLET EX 90 High Point Farms, Port Perry HIGHVIEW LEADER NERIS EX 90 HIGHVIEW SANCHEZ PENNY EX 90 HIGHVIEW STEADY WOOLY E X 90 HIGHVIEW TERRASON JELENA EX 90 Highview Holsteins, Port Perry HILLHAVEN RE DESIGN MISTY E X 90 Hillhaven Holsteins, Elora HILLMARK SID ATLANTIS EX 90 Gerald Hill, Ilderton HOLTBYHOLME MANDY GRACE E X 90 Holtbyholme Holsteins, Port Perry

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HOLZER ATLANTIC JESSICA EX 90 HOLZER TIPPER DESIGN EX 90 Bushy View, Lakeside HONEYPOD GIBSON T D EX 90 Honeypod Holsteins, Elmvale HOWARD-VIEW LAVAMAN LAUREN EX 90 Danensview Farms Inc, Tavistock Ivdale Holsteins, Shakespeare HUFFMANDALE FAHRENHEIT VOLVO EX 90 Huffmandale Holsteins Ltd, Corbyville HUIZTEIN BRAXTON SELENA E X 90 HUIZTEIN SHOTTLE KALI EX 90 Huiztein Farms Inc, Wainfleet HUNTSHAVEN OUTSIDE VIRGINIA E X 90 Trousdale Farms, Hartington HYLLTOP SHOCKING MOMENT E X 90 Vellenga Farms Ltd, Paris INGHOLM FLORIAN COOKIE EX 90 Ingholm Farms, Campbellford INNLAWN NORMA FEVER EX 90 INNLAWN PATIENCE BOLIVIA EX 90 Innlawn Farms, Embro JACKADANE BOBBY ELECTRA EX 90 Marilahome Holsteins, Drayton JACOBS GOLDWYN AMELYA EX 90 Greenlark Farms, Pembroke Vicky Fletcher, Pembroke JACREST GOLDWYN PRETZEL EX 90 Jacrest Holsteins, Wallenstein JANARIC ALFREDO WINTARION EX 90 Janaric Holsteins, Listowel JANBRIAN WINDOVER HILARY EX 90 Brian Stephenson, Alliston JANDALE REGINALD KIKKI E X 90 Jandale Holsteins, Wellesley JANEFIELD S S PETULA EX 90 Dr. Tim Henshaw, Minesing Harvdale Holsteins, Stayner JEFFSHAVEN GOLDCARD BAM BAM EX 90 JEFFSHAVEN LANDMARK BAM BAM EX 90 Jeffshaven Farms, Campbellford JERVAL LAUTHORITY ANGEL EX 90 Mountain Valley Farms, Neebing

MIRELLA DENZEL DAKOTA EX 90 Ferme Mirella Inc, St. Bernardin

PLUM VALLEY STEADY JEWEL E X 90 Plum Valley Holsteins, Bolton

KOSTAHOLME DENZEL ANDREA E X 90 Kostaholme Holsteins, Drayton

MISS OCD GOLD DRAMA-ET E X 90 Century Star Holsteins, Elmvale

LAIDLAWN SID KATELYN EX 90 W. Laidlaw, Norval

MISTY SPRINGS SMOKIN ERIN EX 90 Misty Spring Holsteins, Little Britain

PONDVUE FEVER SUMMER EX 90 PONDVUE SIDNEY JOAN EX 90 Allan Miller, East Garafraxa

LARENWOOD SAMUELO RITZ 532 E X 90 Larenwood Farms, Drumbo

MISTYGLEN ALCATRAZ FEVER E X 90 Misty Glen Farms Ltd, Belmont

LAZIERLANE SOCRATES POTION EX 90 Lazierlane Holsteins, Corbyville

MONOAK PRECIOUS PRESENT EX 90 Monoak Farms, Belmont

LEBOLD KINGLY RUBIE EX 90 Lebold Farms Inc, Wellesley

MOREWILK OUTSIDE PRISIM EX 90 Wilkmore Farm, Camlachie

LEGACY STEADY APPLE EX 90 Stephen Dolson & Dr. Karen Galbraith, Atwood

MOUNT ELM DAMION PINATA E X 90 MOUNT ELM GOLD MISS SAIGON EX 90 Neil & Bryan Anderson, Vankleek Hill

LENSLAKE ABSOLUTE DYLANA RED EX 90 Lenslake Farm, Gowanstown LINCREST TALENT TOMASINA EX 90 Lincrest Holsteins, Winchester LOA-DE-MEDE FORTUNATE MONICA EX 90 LOA-DE-MEDE TENACIOUS LISBETH EX 90 Loa-De-Mede Farms Ltd, Oshawa

MOUNTAINOAK MR SAM STACY E X 90 Mountain Oak Farms, New Hamburg MTELGIN STORMIN SUNNY EX 90 Loucks Bros, Campbellford MY-PRIDE POWER AIDE EX 90 My-Pride Holsteins, Thunder Bay

LORALANS DENISON SELENA EX 90 Loralans Holsteins, Ruthven

NARWOOD DENZEL ELLARAYONE EX 90 Don & Diane Catt, St. Thomas

LORNEVA SANCHEZ DAZZEL EX 90 Freedom Farms Inc, New Liskeard

NEW GALMA SANCHEZ LUSTRUM E X 90 New Galma Dairy, Mt. Elgin

LOTHMANN FEVER ROXANNE E X 90 Markay Holsteins, East Garafraxa

NEWLANDS SHOTTLE MABEL EX 90 Newlands Farm Ltd, Dorchester

LOVSHIN SANCHEZ KEISHA EX 90 Lovshin Farms Ltd, Cobourg

NITHSIDE FLORA SANCHEZ EX 90 NITHSIDE HANNAH SHOTTLE EX 90 Nithside Farms Ltd, Wellesley

LOYADA TRUMP NOEL EX 90 Vanderkloet Farms Ltd, Athens LUXURY DUPLEX BLOSSOM EX 90 Luxury Holsteins, Wellandport MAPEL WOOD ALTITUDE AMY EX 90 Edgar Martin, St. Clements MAPLE LEAF CHAMPION MOLLY EX 90 G. Anderson, Waterford MAPLEBROUGH DENZEL KALLA E X 90 Maplebrough Holsteins, Uxbridge MAPLEBURG SEAVER JANE E X 90 R. & D. Garfat Farms, Woodstock

NOORDCREEK SATCHEL LOLA E X 90 Noordcreek Holsteins, Gowanstown OAKSTONE FEVER VELMA E X 90 OAKSTONE GOLDWYN RAIN EX 90 Oakstone Farm, Kinburn OCD PLANET DIAMOND-ET EX 90 Claynook Farms Ltd, New Hamburg OCONCREST CAESAR ELECTRA EX 90 OCONCREST SID SATINE EX 90 Paul O’connor, Hastings OCONNORS MILLION LILLY E X 90 Up-Ridge Holsteins, Embro

JOYACRES STEADY GYPSY EX 90 Archie & Nancy Huizinga, Wellandport

MAPLEJOG AFTERSHOCK LOCUST E X 90 MAPLEJOG RRR TOFFEE EX 90 MAPLEJOG SOVEREIGN RENEE E X 90 MAPLEJOG TUNDRA LOU E X 90 Maplejog Holsteins, Embro

JOYVIN SID LIZZY EX 90 Joyvin Holsteins, Drayton

MAPLEKAY RESOLUTE EDITH EX 90 Maplekay Farms Limited, Woodstock

OLORTINE GEMINI JULITTA E X 90 Oscar Martin, Wallenstein

JUBILEE FEVER MIRABETH EX 90 Jubilee Farm, Atwood

MAPLEKEYS LAUTHORITY INDIGO E X 90 Maplekeys Farms, Aylmer

ONTHEHILL DEMOLISH GIVE E X 90 Murray Reesor, Markham

JY-RO GOLDWYN LISA RAE-ET E X 90 Dr. Ronnie Thomas, Georgia Remi Leroux, Ste. Anne De Prescott

MAPLETON FEVER RENIE EX 90 Mapleton Holsteins, Drayton

ONTOWA REDESIGN POLLY E X 90 Ontowa Farms Inc, Elmira

MAPLEVUE JERRICK CITADEL EX 90 Maplevue Farms, Listowel

OOSTVIEW IOTA PIDDLES E X 90 OOSTVIEW LAUTHOR BAMBAM EX 90 Oostview Farm Ltd, Lakeside

JOALFARMS MR SAM TWO HOTTIE EX 90 Allan & Lorne Vis, Murillo

KARNVILLA LAURIN RIBAND E X 90 KARNVILLA WINDBROOK REVIVE EX 90 D.W. Karn Farms Inc, Woodstock

MARADUN DENISON POLO EX 90 Alfred Raduner, Brechin

KAWARTHA ATWOOD FUDGE EX 90 Kawartha Holsteins, Lindsay

MARBRO GOLDWYN JALEESA EX 90 Stevenlea Holsteins, Uxbridge

KAYMANOR ATLAS RICHMOND EX 90 KAYMANOR PHILLY FLYER E X 90 Kaymanor Holsteins, Stratford

MARKHILL FEVER CANDY EX 90 Markhill Holsteins, Ingersoll

KEFAY REDMAN BLESSED RED E X 90 Keith Ashton, Port Perry KELHAVEN PENNYLANE EX 90 Kim & Susan Topp, Embro

MARVALE SHOTTLE ENID EX 90 Marvale Farms Ltd, Mossley MCEWEN ENCINO KELLY EX 90 McEwen Farms, Nepean

OCONNORS STEADY RILEY EX 90 O’connor Land & Cattle Co, Ajax OLIVERCREST SANCHEZ JAMI EX 90 Olivercrest Holsteins, Neebing

OUROWN SUPER UPBEAT EX 90 Nurseland Farm, Hillier OVERDALE FARMS 55 PEYTON EX 90 Overdale Farms Ltd, L’orignal OXFORDSHIRE STEADY JAIMIE E X 90 Oxfordshire Farms Ltd, Embro PARAJAY INQUIRER URANIA E X 90 Jackson Valley Farms, Thornloe PARKLEA TALENT GIANNA EX 90 Parklea Farms Ltd, Caledonia

KENCHAR BUCKEYE REJOICE EX 90 Scott Tamlin, Woodville

MCINTOSH LEILA WINDBROOK EX 90 MCINTOSH RACQUEL FEVER EX 90 McIntosh Holsteins, Embro

KEVCREST WINDBROOK STEVIE EX 90 Kevin Beuermann, Mitchell

MDG GRIZZLY SUZIE EX 90 View Hill Holsteins, Woodstock

PETHERTON KROWN TILT EX 90 Wrighthaven Farms Ltd., Kenilworth

KING WILLY SANCHEZ SHERRI EX 90 Skyline Holsteins, Caledon

MEDWAY DUNDEE EMERALD EX 90 MEDWAY FEVER MISTY EX 90 Medway Farms Ltd, Ilderton

PHOENIX BAXTER ADRIANNA EX 90 Cavanaleck Farms Ltd, Belmont

KINGSWAY FEVER COW BELL EX 90 Kingsway Farms, Hastings KINGSWAY SANCHEZ ARMOURAL EX 90 Loucks Bros, Campbellford KINGSWAY SHOTTLE BERTHA EX 90 Millen Farms, Omemee KNJ MAURY PATTI 315 EX 90 Ernie Martin, Alma KOOPYCREST MAGNE LOLLIPOP P E X 90 Woolley Farms Inc, Springfield

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MELAMAR MR SAM LINDA E X 90 Elmaview Holsteins, Atwood MERLHOLME LAUTHORITY DEANNA EX 90 Kingsway Farms, Hastings MILLEN LAVAMAN CAROLINE E X 90 Millen Farms, Omemee MILVALEA GOLDWYN SNOWBERRY EX 90 MILVALEA SPIRTE L AMOUR E X 90 Milvalea Holsteins, Baltimore

PERRINRIDGE SPIRTE GRIZZLY EX 90 Perrinridge Farms Ltd, Ayr

PHOENIX FORTUNE COOKIE E X 90 Carl Phoenix & Family, Sunderland PHOENIX JULIA EX 90 Barclay Phoenix, Uxbridge PIERSTEIN TALENT LYA EX 90 Schipper Farms Ltd, Aylmer PLEASANTVIEW DAMION MORGAN EX 90 Pleasantview Holsteins, Wallenstein PLOEGSWAY FEVER DEZZY EX 90 PLOEGSWAY LINJET NUTCRAC EX 90 John Vanderploeg, Keene

POP-A-TOP PAULA LAUTHORITY E X 90 Kevin Squibb, St. Pauls PRINSVILLE SHOTGUN BEAUTY EX 90 Prinsville Dairy Farms Inc, Bloomfield QUINNDALE CHELIOS ROAD TRIP E X 90 QUINNDALE DENISON RINGO E X 90 QUINNDALE DENZEL OKLAHOMA E X 90 Quinndale Holsteins, Greely RALEON LAURIN JILL EX 90 Raleon Holsteins, Newton RANGEDALE BALTIMOR BETHANY EX 90 RANGEDALE REGINALD SAM E X 90 RANGEDALE TEE OFF LINDY EX 90 Rangedale Farms, Osgoode RAYON D’OR WBROOK TIMELESS E X 90 O’connor Land & Cattle Co, Ajax REDSTONE JET RED RASPBERRY EX 90 Redstone Holsteins, St. Eugene REITDIEP FERNLEE KROWN EX 90 Ron Scheele, Wallacetown RICHLAND REGANOMICS ZEVEN E X 90 Richland Holsteins, Stirling RICKHAVEN SID JEAN EX 90 Rickhaven Holsteins, Drayton RIVERDOWN LEADER RIPTON E X 90 RIVERDOWN ROY MARIONETTE EX 90 Riverdown Holsteins, Metcalfe RNC FEVER LILY EX 90 Redstone Holsteins, Kirkton ROBIN NEST LEADER VIOLET EX 90 Robin Nest Holsteins, Wallenstein ROCKYMOUNTAIN IOTA BAMBI E X 90 Scott Brethet, Tottenham ROESBETT TONI BRAXTON EX 90 Roesbett Farms Ltd, Lakeside RONBETH STEADY SIERRA E X 90 Ronbeth Holsteins, Hastings ROOSBURG SEAVER JENYKA EX 90 Nicolaas & John Verburg, Athens ROSENHORST SHOTTLE KIA EX 90 J. Blekkenhorst & Son, Thunder Bay ROSETONE STEADY ROXLYNDA E X 90 Lloyd Roseboom, Port Colborne ROSEVALE KNOLL POWER ABBY 136 EX 90 ROSEVALE KNOLL TOST MAYONAIS EX 90 Rosevale Knoll Farm, Wellesley ROTHOLME DENZEL KERRI EX 90 Rotholme Holsteins, Baden ROYALWATER FEVER JENNA EX 90 Elmcroft Holsteins, Sunderland Patrick Baird, Sunderland ROYBRIDGE STEADY CRANBERRY EX 90 Roger Spence, Elmvale Roy Spence, Elmvale SAGERBRAE SEAVER ASPIRE EX 90 Paul Sager, Campbellford SANDY-VALLEY ATWD BRADY-ET EX 90 Walnutlawn Farms Limited, Tavistock SCALDIA REGINALD MYELLE E X 90 Scaldia Farms Inc, Elora SHARAHOLME MERCHANT STARLET EX 90 Glen Lichty, Alma SHEAROAD TALENT MATTIE EX 90 Shearoad Farms, Richmond SHELLVIEW SANCHEZ LOYAL EX 90 Shellview Holsteins, Hastings SHYLANE DUNDEE BUTTER E X 90 John Mccallum, Stratford SILLSWAY WILDMAN BREE E X 90 Sillsway Farms, Roslin SILVERRIDGE BOLTON ROSAYLN EX 90 Silverridge Farms Ltd, Springfield SIMONHOF SIDNEY BRITE LITE EX 90 SIMONHOF WINNERS LYNETTE EX 90 Simonhof Farms, Grand Valley SKIPWELL FBI CASSIE EX 90 Skipwell Farms Inc, Aylmer

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SKYLINE REVER GIGI EX 90 SKYLINE STERLING LENA EX 90 Skyline Holsteins, Caledon

ULMAR ALLEN NOKIA EX 90 ULMAR FEVER AMY EX 90 Hans Pfister, Mitchell

YORELLEA BOLTON JOLEEN E X 90 YORELLEA STEADY LAVA EX 90 Yorellea Farms, St. Eugene

SMITHDEN FEVER ISABELLA EX 90 Smithden Holsteins Inc, Woodstock

UP-RIDGE LAUTHORITY GUMMYBEAR EX 90 UP-RIDGE WINDBROOK GOOGLE E X 90 Up-Ridge Holsteins, Embro

ZEMLODGE SPIRTE APRIL EX 90 Philmar Holsteins, Branchton

SPENCROFT B OUT KRISP EX 90 SPENCROFT DAMION KYNZY EX 90 SPENCROFT MINISTER EZRA E X 90 SPENCROFT SANCHEZ LATASHA EX 90 Roger Spence, Elmvale SPERO MR BURNS PRUDENCE EX 90 Spero Holsteins Limited, Embro SPRIELHAVEN BUCKEYE MADGE E X 90 Pleasant Hill Holsteins Inc, St. Marys SPRINGERHILL SID HOLLY 1207 E X 90 Markvale Holsteins, Beachville Springerhill Farms Inc, Straffordville SPRINGHOPE MR BURNS WENDY EX 90 S & T Downey Farms Ltd, Alliston SPRINGLEA DENZEL SUGAR EX 90 Sandihills Holsteins, Elmira SPRUCE LAWN MR SAM JANESSA EX 90 Cleon Gingrich, Drayton SPRUCECHO FEVER GLADETTE E X 90 Sprucecho Farms Inc, Moorefield SPRUCETONE FORTUNE ROXXXXY EX 90 Sprucetone Holsteins, Bradford SQUIBBLAND HELEN INVESTMENT EX 90 SQUIBBLAND JENNY PROMOTION J EX 90 K. Dean & Debbie Squibb, St. Pauls STANTONS MAC EMBER EX 90 STANTONS SNOWMAN SALLY E X 90 Stanton Bros Limited, Ilderton STANWOOD MILKSTAR NINA EX 90 Stanwood Farms, Norwood STARDALE LAUTHORITY CHEYENNE EX 90 Stardale Acres Inc, Listowel STIRLANE LAUTHORITY STACI EX 90 Pryme Farms Inc, Brighton STONEHENGE JOJO LONGEVITY E X 90 Stonehenge Holsteins, Hickson SULLY HART DOMAIN 135-ET E X 90 Stanton Bros Limited, Ilderton SUMMITHOLM ROSS ROBERTA EX 90 Joe Loewith & Sons Ltd, Lynden SUNNY MAPLE JORDAN TECO EX 90 SUNNY MAPLE SEAVER TARGET EX 90 Sunny Maple Holsteins, Beeton SUNNYRIDGE TOYSTORY PATRICIA EX 90 Sunnyridge Holsteins, Mt. Forest SUNREST CARISMA LEEANN E X 90 SUNREST HOT TOMALI EX 90 Sunrest Farm, Joyceville TANGLE WOOD JR GOLDWYN AMY EX 90 Tangle Wood Holsteins, Campbellford TEDLIZ JORDAN MINNIE EX 90 Tedliz Holsteins, Poole TEM-NORTH ACME TILLY RED E X 90 TEM-NORTH JOLT JOLTA EX 90 Tem-North Farms, New Liskeard TERRYLEA NBA NADIA EX 90 TERRYLEA TEEOFF TREASURE EX 90 Terrylea Holsteins, St. Pauls TIMEAN DENZEL BEAUTI EX 90 Timothy Frey, Listowel TOLAMIKA FEVER GLAMORIZE EX 90 Kingsway Farms, Hastings TOMALYNN BOLTON DANIKA E X 90 Tomalynn Farms, Omemee TOMALYNN DARION TAMMY EX 90 Ballybeeny Holsteins, Little Britain Waltz Acre Farms, Consecon TOMHAR CLOVER ANNABETH EX 90 Thomas Tomlinson, Schomberg TRENTWARD BARYMOR CAROL EX 90 Trentward Farms, Hastings TRIELM BAXTER VIOLET EX 90 TRIELM FERRARI BESS EX 90 Trielm Farm, Bradford TRUSTMORE ALEXANDER ALEXA EX 90 Trustmore Farms Inc, Slate River TWINLOFT DENISON ARIEL EX 90 Russell Watson, St. Thomas

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VALCROFT GOLDWYN CAITLIN EX 90 Valcroft Farms Inc, Sunderland VALLEYVILLE BRAXTON TALINE EX 90 VALLEYVILLE SANCHEZ TRACY E X 90 Quality Holsteins, Vaughan

MARCH - MAY VG’S ALEAH OD POLAR ICE VG 87 Aleah Farms Ltd, Beaverton BOSDALE FEVER LUSTER VG 87 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge

QUALITY GOLDCHIP FELICITY VG 87 QUALITY GOLDWYN MACY VG 87 QUALITY GOLDWYN THELMA VG 87 ROS262 SID LISA VG 87 Quality Holsteins, Vaughan SANGDALE FEVER SHELBY VG 87 Breamont Holsteins, Tavistock Frankhaven Holsteins, Woodstock SPRUCECHO FEVER GEORGIA VG 87 Kingsway Farms, Hastings SUNNY MAPLE GOLD CHIP PURPLE VG 87 Sunny Maple Holsteins, Beeton

VALMAR DEMOLISH MEGAN EX 90 C.J. Vanderlip & Sons, Brantford

BROWNLANDS WINDBROOK RAE VG 87 Brownlands Farm, Enterprise

VANDERHAVEN STEADY ALANA 335 EX 90 John Dortmans Jr, Strathroy

CAVANALECK GOLDCHIP GRAZIA VG 87 Cavanaleck Farms Ltd, Belmont

VDB WINDBROOK WHISTLE 1224 EX 90 Van Den Braak Farms Ltd, Gowanstown

CITYVIEW BRAXTON LOIS VG 87 Loralans Holsteins, Ruthven

VERSPEEK DUPLEX SPECIAL E X 90 Verspeek Farms Ltd, Winchester

CLAYNOOK KOLEETTA DOORMAN VG 87 Claynook Farms Ltd, New Hamburg

VEUMOUNT ACCAPULCO MARSHA EX 90 Veumount Farm, Slate River VIGILAN SPORT LULU EX 90 Burmania Farms, Chesterville

CROVALLEY LEXOR METRIFY VG 87 Crovalley Holsteins, Hastings Ari Ekstein, Woodbridge Greaveston Genetics Inc, Oakville

VONBURG BALTIMOR AEROLITE E X 90 D.W. Karn Farms Inc, Woodstock

CROVALLEY SID RAIN VG 87 Crovalley Holsteins, Hastings

ALEAH LEDGER KALEIDOSCOPE VG 86 Aleah Farms Ltd, Beaverton

VONBURG OUTSIDE OLIVIA E X 90 C. Vondervoort, Woodstock

DAIRYDALE CLUMBO BRANDY VG 87 Dairydale Farms Ltd, Embro

ALEXERIN BRAWLER 1383 VG 86 Alexerin Dairy Inc, Manotick

VRIESDALE SECURE BIKINI E X 90 Vriesdale Holsteins, Mountain

DELCREEK MY CHEERLEADER VG 87 DELCREEK PILLOW TALK VG 87 Peter Rylaarsdam, Winchester

ALPAT SHADOW BLK TOOTS VG 86 Alpat Holsteins, St. Thomas

VYNCREST OLIVIA EX 90 Vyncrest Holsteins, Belmont

DOUGFORD GOLDWYN GRACIE VG 87 Ralph Rutherford, Selkirk

SUNNYLODGE SPOTTIE VG 87 Arcadia Farms, Codrington WALTZ ACRE ATWOOD DUTCHES VG 87 Waltz Acre Farms, Consecon WALTZ ACRE TK LATIFAH MC VG 87 Waltz Acre Farms, Consecon Trekili Holsteins, Napanee WINRIGHT WINDBROOK CRYING HARD VG 87 Brian Enright, Winchester ABBYLAYNE FEVER CHRISTA V G 86 Albert Fledderus, Lowbanks

ALTONA LEA SYMPATICO WHISPER VG 86 Frank Barkey & Family, Blackstock

EARINCLIFFE AFTERSHOCK DOLL VG 87 Scott Brethet, Tottenham

APPLEVUE GOLD CHIP POPPY V G 86 APPLEVUE UNO MERILL VG 86 Applevue Farm, Brampton

FARISVIEW METAL MINDY VG 87 Dalton Faris, East Gwillimbury

AVELINE NUMERO UNO LENORE VG 86 Aveline Holsteins 2005 Ltd, Drayton

WARDWAY PAGEWIRE ELI EX 90 Wardway Farms Ltd, Woodstock

FIELDHOUSE WINDBROOK WAX VG 87 Fieldhouse Farms, Ariss

BEAVER RAY AFTERSHOCK MOIRY V G 86 Remi Leroux, Ste. Anne De Prescott

WEBB VIEW BUTTERBALL DEMPSEY EX 90 WEBB VIEW LEGEND DAMION EX 90 Webb View Farms, Roseneath

FORBESVUE DEMPSEY SHIRLEY VG 87 Forbesvue Farms Inc, Sarnia Markvale Holsteins, Beachville

WEBHAVEN STEADY PACE EX 90 Webhaven Holsteins, Arthur

HARVUE DAMION FRENCHY-ET VG 87 Rockmont Holsteins, Shakespeare

BENRISE GOLD LEONA VG 86 Benschop Farms, Bowmanville Dr. John Mcouat, Quebec Marbri Farms Inc, Russell

WEBNOOK HEFTY ASURE E X 90 WEBNOOK HEFTY SYLVIA EX 90 Webnook Holsteins, Elmira

HEIDEHAVEN DARYL CHEERIO V G 87 Wilfried & Patricia Temming, Stratford

WALLACEVILLE ITAK SABRINA EX 90 Ten Hove Farms, Gowanstown WALNUTLAWN FEVER HONOLULU EX 90 WALNUTLAWN FEVER JODI EX 90 Walnutlawn Farms Limited, Tavistock

HEZ ATWOOD HEAVEN-ET VG 87 Velthuis Farms Ltd, Osgoode

BENRISE WINDBROOK WISER V G 86 Benschop Farms, Bowmanville BENSONCREST ATWOOD IZZY VG 86 Bensoncrest Farms, Campbellford

HIGH POINT DAMION MARIPOSA VG 87 High Point Farms, Port Perry

BIRDOLM CEO DAISY VG 86 Birdolm Holsteins, Rockwood Dr. George Wood, Caledon Ronald Bird, Staffa

WERKHOLM BOLTON BRENDA E X 90 Werkholm Holsteins Ltd, Embro

HILLMARK WINDBROOK MADIBROOK VG 87 Gerald Hill, Ilderton

BOLDI V MOGUL AMBER VG 86 Boldi Inc, Vars

WERKHOLM SHOTTLE 728 EX 90 Hank & Nancy-Lee Hazeleger, Embro

HYDEN MASCALESE NIKKI VG 87 Hyden Holsteins, Milverton

WERRCROFT DENZEL AVRIL EX 90 WERRCROFT SANCHEZ GYPSY E X 90 WERRCROFT WINDBROOK GABRIEL EX 90 Werrcroft Farms Ltd, Oshawa

KAWARTHA LAUTHORITY RHIANNA VG 87 Kawartha Holsteins, Lindsay

BOSDALE CHELIOS TIFFANY VG 86 BOSDALE FEVER DIANNA VG 86 BOSDALE FEVER LEANN VG 86 BOSDALE FEVER LIBBY D VG 86 BOSDALE LAUTHORITY LANNA 600 VG 86 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge

WELOVALE LAUTHORITY PIPPA EX 90 WELOVALE WINNERS PRIZE E X 90 Welovale Farms, Port Hope

WESTSIDE DESIGN ELSA EX 90 Westside Farm, New Hamburg WHITNELL LADNER VINITA E X 90 Whitnell Holsteins, Wainfleet WIKKERINK FEVER STARLIGHT EX 90 R. & D. Garfat Farms, Woodstock WIKKERINK WINDBROOK STAR EX 90 Wikkerink Farms Ltd, Norwich WILACRES FORTUNE BUTTONS EX 90 Wilacres Farms, Madoc

KINGSWAY WINDBROOK JAZZ VG 87 Kingsway Farms, Hastings Trentward Farms, Hastings LOA-DE-MEDE LAUTHORITY RITA V G 87 Loa-De-Mede Farms Ltd, Oshawa LOCKMAR SID JULIE VG 87 Lockmar Holsteins, Sutton West MEDWAY BROOK MARIAN VG 87 Medway Farms Ltd, Ilderton MISTYGLEN TWIZZLER EXPLODE V G 87 Misty Glen Farms Ltd, Belmont

WILADA TERESA EX 90 David & Bernice Andrews, Cannington

MORSAN ATWOOD LAZZIE VG 87 Dandyland Farm, Schomberg Quality Holsteins, Vaughan

WILGRO CHIQUITA ELEANOR E X 90 Wilgro Holsteins, Palmerston

MOUNT ELM WINDBROOK CROSSOVER VG 87 Neil & Bryan Anderson, Vankleek Hill

WILLOWLANE MINISTER MALIBU EX 90 Brian Slaughter, Warwick Twp

PETITCLERC ATWOOD ALEXINE V G 87 Connor Sikma, Newcastle Justin Velthuis, Metcalfe

WILLSONA FEVER SUNSHINE EX 90 WILLSONA ONWARD MARGO EX 90 WILLSONA SHOTTLE ZELIA EX 90 Almet Farms Ltd, Bowmanville WINCHILL DENISON GABRYELLA EX 90 WINCHILL SEPTEMBER FORTEEMA E X 90 Lorne Winch & Sons, Sutton West WITVIEW CRICKET ADDA EX 90 Hugh De Wit, Embro

PHILLHAVEN M WINDBROOK CHINOOK VG 87 Matias Holsteins, Woodville Phillhaven Holsteins, Sunderland QUALITY DOORMAN RAE LAYLA VG 87 Quality Holsteins, Vaughan Agriber Societa Agricola Srl, Italy Granja Ponderosa, Spain Tori Testati, Italy

BRABANTDALE G CHIP SPEARPOINT VG 86 Brabantdale Farms Ltd, Navan BREEZE HILL BRAXTON DOMINIQUE VG 86 BREEZE HILL S CUP ANTIGUA V G 86 Breeze Hill Holsteins, Winchester BROOKTURN ATWOOD ONICA VG 86 BROOKTURN DEMPSEY BROOK VG 86 Brookturn Holsteins, St. Anns BROWNLANDS DOORMAN MINDY VG 86 Brownlands Farm, Enterprise CARLMAR CHELIOS BOBBYMAC VG 86 Carlmar Holsteins Ltd, Stittsville CAVANALECK BRAWLER TERRAIN V G 86 CAVANALECK WINDBROOK BLENDA VG 86 Cavanaleck Farms Ltd, Belmont CHERRY CREST LULULEMON VG 86 Clearview Farm, Clarence Creek CHERRY CREST STANLEYCUP ONION VG 86 Kingsway Farms, Hastings CHRISLAND ATWOOD TARA VG 86 W. Christie, Caledon CITYVIEW PATRICIA DOORMAN VG 86 D.W. Karn Farms Inc, Woodstock CLAIRCREST ATWOOD CHILLY VG 86 CLAIRCREST STANLEY MARVELOUS VG 86 Clair Petherick, Campbellford

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CLAREMOUNT POTLUCK WINDBROOK VG 86 Medway Farms Ltd, Ilderton Murray Mcgonigle, Baden

GROENWAY FEVER ODYSSEUS VG 86 GROENWAY STANLEY CUP RAZZLE VG 86 Groenway Farms Inc, Harrowsmith

CLAYHAVEN ATWOOD TRISTA VG 86 Melvin Martin, Wallenstein

GUYVIEW AFTERSHOCK ACCENT V G 86 GUYVIEW AFTERSHOCK ALMA V G 86 Guyview Farms, Winchester

CLAYNOOK BAYLEAF DEDUCTIVE VG 86 CLAYNOOK DARCELLE DAY VG 86 CLAYNOOK ROSEEN DOORMAN VG 86 CLAYNOOK ROSIE CHIPPER V G 86 CLAYNOOK SCARLETT DOORMAN VG 86 Claynook Farms Ltd, New Hamburg COMBVIEW DELTA DYLAN VG 86 Combview Farms Ltd, Castleton

HANALEE CHELIOS ABERCROMBIE VG 86 Hank & Nancy-Lee Hazeleger, Embro HARTHAVEN ATWOOD MACHADO VG 86 Harthaven Farms Inc, Morrisburg

COMESTAR AFTERSHOCK LAUTELLA VG 86 Maplekeys Farms, Aylmer

HARVDALE LG STAR VG 86 Harvdale Holsteins, Stayner Condon Holsteins Ltd, Barrie

CRANHOLME GOLDWYN FRESCA VG 86 Colin Pool, Ridgetown John Dortmans Jr, Strathroy

HAZELCREST LAVANGUARD ELAINE VG 86 Hazelcrest Holsteins, Embro Hazelview Holsteins, Guelph

CRATER AMIGO SID VG 86 CRATER DREAMBOAT STANLEYCUP VG 86 Crater Farm, Hartington

HENDERCROFT LET IT SNOW LUXURY VG 86 Herbert Henderson, Ashton

CRESTLEA SID DOLORES VG 86 Brian Enright, Winchester

HIGH POINT ROX DOMANATRIX V G 86 HIGH POINT SWEETHEART ROSE VG 86 High Point Farms, Port Perry

SKIPWELL WINDBROOK SOPHIE VG 86 Skipwell Farms Inc, Aylmer

MEDWAY SEAVER SHELBY VG 86 Medway Farms Ltd, Ilderton

SKYLINE LAVANGUARD ANNABELLA VG 86 Skyline Holsteins, Caledon

MERRYLANE JACCUZI BOBBI VG 86 Murray Tomlinson, Schomberg

SLEEGERDALE WINDHAMMER LOTTO VG 86 Sleegerdale Farms Ltd, Belmont

MILLEN NUMERO UNO MAEBRY VG 86 Millen Farms, Omemee

SPENCROFT DAMION EYDIE V G 86 SPENCROFT FEVER LABRIELLE VG 86 Roger Spence, Elmvale

MOUNT ELM DAMION LEGO VG 86 MOUNT ELM SANCHEZ JAMOCHA VG 86 Neil & Bryan Anderson, Vankleek Hill MS GOLD BARBARA BRIGHT-ET VG 86 Walkerbrae Farms, Guelph Crasdale Farms, Prince Edward Island NITHSIDE JENNY ATWOOD VG 86 Nithside Farms Ltd, Wellesley NYOLAYNE SID ESTELLE VG 86 Martin A. & Alex D. Hossack, Thamesford OCONNORS MCCUTCHEN LOVEABLE VG 86 O’Connor Land & Cattle Co, Ajax PARKLEA LONGSHOT GIAN VG 86 Parklea Farms Ltd, Caledonia PERRINRIDGE SANCHEZ GIMPY VG 86 Perrinridge Farms Ltd, Ayr

DALMENY BRAXTON WISER VG 86 D. McDiarmid, Osgoode

HOLTBYHOLME MANDY NOIR VG 86 HOLTBYHOLME MANDY NORA VG 86 HOLTBYHOLME MISS AFT COUNTESS VG 86 Holtbyholme Holsteins, Port Perry

DENHOLME SEAVER HEIDI VG 86 Dennis Martin, St. Jacobs

HOLZER AFTERSHOCK BELONA VG 86 Bushy View, Lakeside

PHILLHAVEN GOLDRUSH LAUTHORITY VG 86 Phillhaven Holsteins, Sunderland

DENLEE LET IT ROLL VG 86 Den-Lee Farms Ltd, New Hamburg

INGHOLM CONTROL BLAZER VG 86 Ingholm Farms, Campbellford

DEVANS FEVER TULIP VG 86 Devans Holsteins, Smithville

JACREST SID DOLLEY VG 86 Jacrest Holsteins, Wallenstein

PLEASANT NOOK ATWOOD MINERVA VG 86 Brian & Phoebe Eby, Ayr Pleasant Nook Farm, Ayr

DON-MAIR AFTER HOT NANCY VG 86 Don-Mair Farms, Mt. Hope

JAMESTON PHANTOM JETSON V G 86 James Johnston, New Dundee

PLOEGSWAY CHELIOS CANDY VG 86 PLOEGSWAY CHIP NUTZOLLO V G 86 John Vanderploeg, Keene

DONNANDALE CHELIOS PAM VG 86 Donnandale Farms, Stirling

JANARIC HEZTON JUNOBUG VG 86 Janaric Holsteins, Listowel

PONDVUE LAUTHORITY CHRISCO VG 86 Allan Miller, East Garafraxa

DOWNIEBROOK KARLA SID VG 86 Downiebrook Farms Ltd, St. Pauls

JOALFARMS L D D CRISPY CRUNCH VG 86 Allan & Lorne Vis, Murillo

PYNACKER CHIKEETA LOS CABOS VG 86 Pynacker Holsteins, Bath

EBYBROOK M LUCY BRAWLER VG 86 EBYBROOK MODEL LUV SNOWMAN VG 86 EBYBROOK SOUTHERN DUAL P VG 86 Ebybrook Holsteins, Listowel

JR SID STACEY VG 86 JR Holsteins, Dorchester Katie Savage, Dorchester

QUALITY DOORMAN FLANSO VG 86 Quality Holsteins, Vaughan Alberto Medina, Spain The Ahedo Family / La Travesia Farm, Spain

DAIRYDALE ZBM TRIPLE VALENE V G 86 Dairydale Farms Ltd, Embro

EDENHILL JETT AIR JAZZ VG 86 Edenhill Farms, Minesing ELHAVEN FEVER REYNA VG 86 Elhaven Farms Inc, Stratford ELIZADON ATWOOD RIVA VG 86 Elizadon Holsteins, Phelpston ELM BEND DIBBLES VG 86 ELM BEND GO CRAZY VG 86 Elm Bend Holsteins, Brantford ELMCROFT BRAXTON PRETTY VG 86 ELMCROFT DEMPSEY AVERY VG 86 Elmcroft Holsteins, Sunderland ELMHILL WINDBROOKE MISTY V G 86 Kevin Shier, Cannington EMBRDALE DESIREE LAVANGUARD VG 86 Extramile Farm, Keene ERBCREST ATWOOD LYNELLE VG 86 ERBCREST BRAWLER ROXIE VG 86 ERBCREST LET IT SNOW ROSITA VG 86 ERBCREST NUMERO SHELBY V G 86 Erbcrest Farm, Milverton EUROFLAIR STANLEYCUP SPLENDOR VG 86 Burmania Farms, Chesterville FARISVIEW FEVER GERIE VG 86 FARISVIEW GOLDWYN PAMAT VG 86 Dalton Faris, East Gwillimbury

KARNVILLA AFTERSHOCK REMIX VG 86 D.W. Karn Farms Inc, Woodstock KENTVILLE FEVER CHECKERS VG 86 KENTVILLE GS VERONICA VG 86 KENTVILLE GUTHRIE RHIANNA VG 86 Kentville Holsteins, Melancthon KINGSWAY AFTERSHOCK DINGALING VG 86 KINGSWAY E COLT45 HUT HUT P VG 86 KINGSWAY LUMI BERYL VG 86 Kingsway Farms, Hastings KINGSWAY LAUTHORITY STANA V G 86 Kingsway Farms, Hastings Oscroft Farms, Shannonville KOSTAHOLME AFTERSHOCK DEVORA VG 86 Kostaholme Holsteins, Drayton LAIDLAWN ATWOOD KIMMY V G 86 W. Laidlaw, Norval LAZIERLANE WINDBROOK EVELYN VG 86 Lazierlane Holsteins, Corbyville LIFLOC CHELIOS UNIQUA VG 86 Lifloc Holsteins, Otonabee LOA-DE-MEDE SIREN ANNABELLE VG 86 Loa-De-Mede Farms Ltd, Oshawa LOCKMAR WINDHAMMER JENNETTE VG 86 Lockmar Holsteins, Sutton West

FIELDHOUSE WINDBROOK WISKEY VG 86 Fieldhouse Farms, Ariss

LOOKOUT CHAP HAWAII VG 86 Silverridge Farms Ltd, Springfield Sjendi Farms, Cayuga Springerhill Farms Inc, Straffordville Trustmore Farms Inc, Slate River

FRADON ARMANI S E JODIE VG 86 Rose Vega Farm, Branchton

LORALANS WINDBROOK KARLEE VG 86 Loralans Holsteins, Ruthven

FRAELAND MONDAY MASH VG 86 Fraeland Farms, Fergus

LORNEVA GOLDCHIP JACLYN VG 86 LORNEVA LAVENGAURD PEPSI VG 86 Freedom Farms Inc, New Liskeard

FUTURECREST LET IT SNOW TAYLA VG 86 Futurecrest Holsteins, Aylmer GBM-I LET IT SNOW AMAZING V G 86 Werner Renggli, Seagrave GINARY MCCUTCHEN MANDY VG 86 Fredwill Farms Inc, Brinston GLEN ISLAY AT LICORICE VG 86 Andita Holsteins Inc, Belwood Zanzibar Farms, Belwood

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MCINTOSH RUANN LAUTHORITY VG 86 McIntosh Holsteins, Embro

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LOVSHIN WINDBROOK BUGS VG 86 Lovshin Farms Ltd, Cobourg LOYADA FEVER FANCY VG 86 Vanderkloet Farms Ltd, Athens MARBRO SIREN TINKERBELLE VG 86 Marbro Farms, Woodstock MARTHAVEN AFTERGLOW ERICA V G 86 Marthaven Holsteins, Woodstock

PETHERTON SAVIOR SUPRESS VG 86 Wrighthaven Farms Ltd., Kenilworth

QUALITY GOLDCHIP MARILYN VG 86 QUALITY GOLDWYN FICOE VG 86 Quality Holsteins, Vaughan RADOMERE SID PETRY VG 86 Raymond Klein Gebbinck, Elmvale RANDELLE STANLEYCUP STECKEL V G 86 Randall Spoelstra, Binbrook RICKEEN DEMPSEY JUBEJUB VG 86 RICKEEN WINDBROOK BELLA VG 86 Rick Shantz, Wallenstein RICKLEE SID KAYLEE VG 86 Richard & Arlene Martin, St. Jacobs RIVERDOWN ATWOOD JIGGALO VG 86 RIVERDOWN ATWOOD JIGJAG VG 86 Riverdown Holsteins, Metcalfe ROESBETT LAUTHORITY INDIGO VG 86 Roesbett Farms Ltd, Lakeside RONBETH WINDBROOK LENA VG 86 Ronbeth Holsteins, Hastings RUSTOWIL ATWOOD ROXANNE VG 86 Dennis Martin, Palmerston RUSTOWIL SHADOW IVORY VG 86 Mark Moreland, Joyceville RUTI LGOLD LOLLIPOP VG 86 RUTI LIQUID GOLD LINSANITY VG 86 RUTI SYMPATICO SANDRA VG 86 Werner Renggli, Seagrave SAUDER HOLME LAUTHORITY VIOLET VG 86 Murrel & Martha Sauder, Wallenstein SEDGROSE SID BUTTER BALL VG 86 Sedgrose Farms, Norwood SERENITYHILL FERNAND RADISH VG 86 Remi Leroux, Ste. Anne De Prescott Ferme Maher Inc, Quebec SIGNATURE WB CARDELL VG 86 Signature Holsteins, Morrisburg Todd Edwards, Morrisburg SILVERRIDGE V DOORMAN ERUPT V G 86 Silverridge Farms Ltd, Springfield SKINHEIR ATWOOD HAVEN VG 86 Skinheir Holsteins Inc, Mitchell

SPRUCECHO FEVER GILDER VG 86 Walkerbrae Farms, Guelph SPRUCECHO FEVER KAYENNE VG 86 Sprucecho Farms Inc, Moorefield SQUIBBLAND PETUNIA WINDBROOK J VG 86 K. Dean & Debbie Squibb, St. Pauls STANTONS MCCUTCHEN 1174 AGREE VG 86 STANTONS MORGAN ARTUSIA VG 86 STANTONS OAK CALLISTO VG 86 Stanton Bros Limited, Ilderton SUNNY MAPLE ATWOOD BRISK VG 86 Sunny Maple Holsteins, Beeton SUNNY PLAINS ATTIC ANNA VG 86 SUNNY PLAINS GOLD CHIP CASSIE VG 86 Sunny Plains Farms, Joyceville SUNNYFIELD LAVEDA VG 86 Sunnyfield Holsteins, Sunderland SUNSPARK PARAMOUNT DAHLIA VG 86 Pretty River Holsteins, Nottawa Walkhavern Farms Limited, Stayner TEMPLEVIEW LAUTHORITY LUPUL VG 86 Templeview Holsteins, Kemptville TIMEAN EXPLODE MOONLIGHT VG 86 Timothy Frey, Listowel TRENTWARD AFTERSHOCK ALMA VG 86 Trentward Farms, Hastings VALE-O-SKENE AFTERSHOCK KISSES VG 86 Vale-O-Skene Holsteins, Little Britain Benbo Farm, Oakwood VINTAGE FEVER SWAN VG 86 Vintage Land And Cattle Ltd, Blackstock VONBURG LAUTHORITY RIELLA V G 86 C. Vondervoort, Woodstock WALNUTLAWN ENFORCER SUZETTE VG 86 Walnutlawn Farms Limited, Tavistock WALNUTLAWN SID PAULINA VG 86 Mark Moreland, Joyceville WEBHAVEN FEVER JELLY VG 86 Webhaven Holsteins, Arthur WEDGEVIEW WINDBROOK WANDA VG 86 Laverne Gingrich, Drayton WEENARDA ENFORCER MIYA V G 86 Weenarda Farms, Iroquois WELOVALE LAVANGUARD SURPRISE VG 86 Welovale Farms, Port Hope WILLSONA BLIZZARD REGGIE VG 86 Almet Farms Ltd, Bowmanville WINDKNOLL SHADOW MELISSA VG 86 Windknoll Holsteins, Elora WINRIGHT AFTERSHOCK EVOLVE VG 86 Brian Enright, Winchester

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Best of the Breed

VG-88 2-Year & Higher

•B ECKRIDGE ATWOOD LORELEI VG-88 Bred and Owned by Beckridge Holsteins, Keswick

•B ELLWIN NUMERO UNO RUGBY VG-88

Bred by Bellwin Farms Inc., Elora; Owned by Agriber Societa Agricola Srl, Italy; Beckridge Holsteins, Keswick; and Quality Holsteins, Vaughan

EX-94 & Higher

• LINDENRIGHT ATWOOD BOUNCE EX-95-2E

Bred by Harry & Joanne Van der Linden, NS; Owned by Brian Joseph Enright, Winchester and Velthuis Farms Ltd., Osgoode

• SPRUCE-HAVEN ATW BJ11839-ET EX-95-2E

Bred by Spruce-Haven Farm, NY; Owned by Jeffshaven Farms & Sarah Jeffs, Campbellford; Webb View Farms, Roseneath

• H ANALEE MCCUTCHEN CHERRY COKE VG-88

• CROVALLEY ASTRO GLITTER EX-94-5E

• K INGSWAY AIRLIFT GOSLING VG-88

• SPRUCECHO STORMATIC GRACE EX-94-5E

• L EACHLAND ATWOOD MEGABYTE VG-88

• WALKHAVERN SANCHEZ ALEXIS EX-94-4E

Bred and Owned by Hank & Nancy-Lee Hazeleger, Embro Bred and Owned by Kingsway Farms, Hastings

Bred by Colin & Karen Leach, Lindsay; Owned by Agriber Societa Agricola Srl, Italy; Beckridge Holsteins, Keswick; and Quality Holsteins, Vaughan

saleHighlights DON-HOPE COMPLETE DISPERSAL APRIL 30, 2016, CHERRY CREST HOLSTEINS, MARTINTOWN

TOP SELLERS DON-HOPE GOLD ELIZABETH...........................................$4,900 Buyer: Robert MacDonald, Dalkeith DON-HOPE SHOTTLE KATIE................................................$4,400 Buyer: McNaughton View Farms, Bainsville DON-HOPE FEVER KATE........................................................$4,200 Buyer: Mathieu Desnoyers, Casselman 78 LOT AVERAGE ........................................................... $2,150

Bred & Owned by Crovalley Holsteins, Hastings

Bred & Owned by Sprucecho Farms Inc., Moorefield

Bred and Owned by Walkhavern Farms Limited, Stayner

• GLENGARRY ATWOOD ANNE EX-94-2E Bred by Glengarry Stock Farms, Inc., Apple Hill; Owned by Brian Joseph Enright, Winchester

• GUYVIEW LAUTHORITY LADY EX-94 Bred & Owned by Guyview Farms, Winchester

Over 125,000 Kilograms of Milk • A LEXERIN INCOME 772 GP-80. . . . . . . . . . 158,540 kgs Bred and Owned by Alexerin Dairy Inc, Manotick

•H OLZER OUTSIDE MECCA EX-90 . . . . . . . . 152,266 kgs Bred and Owned by Bushy View, Lakeside

•C RANHOLME CHARISMA TARA VG-88 4*..138,817 kgs Bred and Owned by Doug Cranston, Ancaster

• HOLZER CHINTZY CHAMPION EX-91-4E. ..137,755 kgs Bred and Owned by Bushy View, Lakeside

• BELMORAL OUTSIDE ADELE EX-90-5E 3*. ..135,199 kgs Bred and Owned by Belmoral Farms Ltd, Teeswater

MOUNTAIN RIDGE COMPLETE DISPERSAL

• S UNBORN LYSTER BAILY VG-85. . . . . . . . . 133,936 kgs

MAY 21, 2016, CHERRY CREST HOLSTEINS, MARTINTOWN

•C AVANALECK DUCHESS JAY VG-88 2*. . . 131,798 kgs

TOP SELLERS SERENITYHILL SID REBECA ................................................$5,900 Buyer: Wenallt Holsteins, Crysler KEARNSVALE ELITE PANSY.................................................$5,300 Buyer: Winwood Holsteins, Winchester CHERRY CREST LAVANGUARD ROZ.................................$4,600 Buyer: Harmony View Holsteins, Winchester 82 LOT AVERAGE .......................................................... $2,300

Bred and Owned by Sunborn Holsteins, Tamworth

Bred and Owned by Cavanaleck Farms Ltd, Belmont

• W ILLOCRIK OUTSIDE TIFFANY VG-86. . . 130,463 kgs Bred and Owned by Lester & Mary Metzger, Wallenstein

• SPERO OUTSIDE JILLIAN VG-88. . . . . . . . . 127,040 kgs Bred and Owned by Spero Holsteins Limited, Embro

• CEDARVILLA LOT KELSEY EX-90-5E. . . . 126,099 kgs

Bred by Cedarvilla Holsteins, Lakeside; Owned by Fieldhouse Farms, Ariss

• SUMMITHOLM MORTY ROSE GP-80 . . . . . . 125,328 kgs Bred and Owned by Joe Loewith & Sons Ltd, Lynden

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Important Changes to this year’s TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic Following extensive consultation, and with the cooperation of the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic committee, The Royal is announcing some changes to the Classic venue and schedule for 2016.

As part of the mandate to improve exhibitor experience, The Royal announced this spring their plans to expand and relocate the Ring of Excellence. The new Ring of Excellence will be 90% the size of the Ricoh Coliseum with 50% more seating than the current Ring of Excellence, along with added hospitality suites and live streaming

of all livestock events, among other enhancements. As part of this change, they have also adjusted the livestock show schedule to relieve congestion in the barn on opening weekend and improve safety for exhibitors and urban visitors alike. As a result, The Royal has confirmed that the 2016 TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic will take place on Tuesday, November 8 and Wednesday, November 9 in the new Ring of Excellence. The Royal expresses sincere appreciation for the cooperation of the Classic committee in this change.

Showmanship: Tuesday, November 8 starting at 9 am.

Judge: John Werry Associate: Stephanie Warner-Murphy Conformation: Wednesday, November 9 starting at 8 am.

Judge: Pat Conroy

Baby News Mildred “Milly” Anne Cranston arrived on May 31 at 10:38 am weighing 8lbs 9oz. She is the daughter of Ontario Holstein Board Director James Cranston and his wife, Melissa, of Cranholme Holsteins in Ancaster. Big sister, Charlotte, is thrilled with Mildred’s arrival, as are proud grandparents, Doug and Joan Cranston and Marj and Chris Bosch.

Welcome to the Team!

Dairy Cattle Judging Schools Three Dairy Cattle Judging Schools were held this spring and summer. East-Central’s was hosted

by Webb View Farms in Roseneath, Western/West-Central’s was hosted by Bosdale Farms in Cambridge and the Eastern Judging school was held at the Cobden Fairgrounds earlier this month. A big thank you to everyone involved in putting these on!

The Ontario Holstein Branch is pleased to welcome Ava Doner to the team for the summer! Ava is currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program at the University of Guelph as an Animal Science major and a minor in Business.

No stranger to the dairy industry, Ava is active in 4-H and has competed in the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic for the past seven years. In 2014 she travelled as part of the Ontario Judging Team to World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin, and last year, she was Top Overall Individual in placings and reasons at the Inter-County Judging Competition.

Ava will continue her employment with the Branch until she returns to her studies in the fall. We are thrilled to have Ava’s assistance on a number of projects and encourage you to introduce yourself if you see her while out and about this summer!

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PRODUCTION = PROFIT. JUST AS WITH THE TYPE CLASSIFICATION, IT IS IMPORTANT TO RECOGNIZE THE COWS THAT “GET THE JOB DONE.” Congratulations to all of the breeders and owners of the top five superior production records

in each age division for March through to the end of May 2016!

ANIMAL NAME

CLASS

AGE

M

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BCA Comp

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F

P

DEV Comp

BRABANTDALE LET IT REIGN

VG-85

01-11

443

620

488

1551

(+128)

(+298)

(+179)

(+605)

GILLETTE GALAXY COSMO

VG-85

01-10

397

437

400

1234

(+154)

(+173)

(+160)

(+487)

BRABANTDALE SPRSR ROCKTHEBOAT

VG-85

01-10

387

585

386

1358

(+76)

(+259)

(+80)

(+415)

CLOVERMEAD SALOON 933

G-77

01-09

351

362

343

1056

(+144)

(+142)

(+127)

(+413)

DUNMATT KNIGHT KERRYANNE

GP-81

01-11

402

324

398

1124

(+159)

(+84)

(+151)

(+394)

JOALFARMS SANCHEZ RIPPLE

VG-86

02-06

353

416

322

1091

(+151)

(+200)

(+121)

(+472)

GILLETTE MASCALESE FULLSERVICE

VG-87

02-01

395

376

359

1130

(+152)

(+112)

(+119)

(+383)

COURCEL ARTFUL DRESS

G-77

02-01

378

371

355

1104

(+138)

(+129)

(+114)

(+381)

ERDINE LEXOR SALLY

GP-82

02-07

346

347

372

1065

(+120)

(+112)

(+141)

(+373)

LEANN SALEN PAM

G-77

02-00

392

362

369

1123

(+152)

(+95)

(+118)

(+365)

ESTMER COLT MYRTILLE RED P

VG-86

03-02

341

546

364

1251

(+122)

(+318)

(+140)

(+580)

GILLETTE NIAGRA 2ND PLACE

VG-86

03-10

351

405

361

1117

(+108)

(+141)

(+121)

(+370)

A H E COSMO TRUMP

G-76

03-00

363

335

333

1031

(+144)

(+104)

(+109)

(+357)

ARMSTRONG MANOR MELCIA 2996

GP-82

03-11

392

429

381

1202

(+112)

(+118)

(+97)

(+327)

APTOHAVEN MANIFOLD JUNE

GP-81

03-05

349

339

323

1011

(+124)

(+102)

(+96)

(+322)

KENTVILLE FREMONT ROCKSTAR

EX-92

04-03

306

368

306

980

(+91)

(+137)

(+93)

(+321)

SUMMITHOLM MANIFOLD JOANNA

VG-85

04-09

364

386

390

1140

(+89)

(+107)

(+119)

(+315)

SUNNYCREEK BRAXTON RAGOO

VG-87

04-00

303

353

289

945

(+98)

(+132)

(+84)

(+314)

DONNANVIEW CAIRO DOLL

VG-87

04-00

329

401

324

1054

(+88)

(+137)

(+85)

(+310)

GOLDENDALE ALEX BLACKMAGIC

EX-90

04-03

315

422

322

1059

(+75)

(+160)

(+74)

(+309)

MS ATWOOD ANNMARIE-ET

EX-91

05-02

343

472

328

1143

(+95)

(+206)

(+72)

(+373)

NEWMORNING CADET VANESSA 691

VG-87

05-07

360

404

338

1102

(+121)

(+145)

(+89)

(+355)

EX-93-2E

05-11

294

414

283

991

(+67)

(+162)

(+60)

(+289)

COMESTAR LAUTAMAI MAN O MAN

VG-87

05-01

316

334

327

977

(+81)

(+89)

(+89)

(+259)

MCDONALD MISTLETOE

VG-85

05-10

344

335

354

1033

(+83)

(+77)

(+87)

(+247)

EX-93-5E

09-02

344

351

313

1008

(+137)

(+135)

(+110)

(+382)

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GP-83

06-06

347

461

326

1134

(+98)

(+201)

(+77)

(+376)

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06-06

393

387

388

1168

(+115)

(+106)

(+114)

(+335)

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08-06

325

382

332

1039

(+84)

(+118)

(+93)

(+295)

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10-06

326

384

316

1026

(+88)

(+131)

(+73)

(+292)

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Lambton County Holstein Show

Forest Fairgrounds, 7 pm. Judge:

Dundas County Fun Night

Dave Johnston

Winwood Holsteins, 12859 County Aug 11

Rd. 3, Winchester

Frontenac Family Night July 20 - 22

Brian Sonneveld, 1755 Sunbury Rd.,

Ontario Summer Show, Lindsay

20 - Clipping Competition: 7 pm Sunbury Aug 11

21 - Showmanship: 7 pm (Adam Hunt) Halton-Peel Twilight Meeting

22 - Holstein Show: 9 am (Mike Farlinger)

Wrightway Farms, Keith and Roy July 21

Wright, 14270 Innes Lake Rd., Caledon

Prescott County Family Night Aug 12

Duane Tolhurst, 5800 Stephens Rd.,

Elgin County Holstein Show

Vankleek Hill Aylmer, 7 pm. Judge: Mike West July 24

Leeds-Grenville Twilight Meeting Aug 18 Tri County Holstein Show

Scott & Joyce Jackson, 156 Airport Rd.,

Spencerville; 10:30 am,

Gananoque

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July 25

Aug 18

Lanark County Family Night Ontario Red & White Show

Penlow Farms, 6278 County Rd. 29, Carson’s, Listowel, 10 am Almonte Aug 19 July 26

Prescott County Show

Essex-Kent Club Twilight Meeting

Vankleek Hill, 9:30 am.

Wridair, Roger and Sheryl Wright, Judge: Julie MacDonald

6847 Essex Rd. 50, Harrow Aug 24 July 28

Niagara County Holstein Show

Inter-County Judging Competition Wainfleet, 7 pm, Judge: David Johnston

Ilderton Fairgrounds 9 am Aug 24 July 29

Simcoe County Holstein Show

Durham County Family Night Barrie, 6 pm; Judge: John Crowley

Werrcroft Farms, 6120 Werry Rd, Aug 25 Hampton

Oxford County Holstein Show

Woodstock Fairgrounds, 6 pm, July 30 Judge: Joel Lepage

Lennox & Addington Show

Napanee, 6:30 pm. Judge Don Donnan Aug 25-26

West-Central Junior Show, Elora

*Open to all counties AUGUST 2016 Aug 1

Aug 25

Renfrew Holstein Club Family Night, 7 pm, Cobden Fairgrounds

Sept 8

Durham County Holstein Show Orono, 7 pm. Judge: Stephanie Murphy

Sept 9

Prince Edward County Holstein Show, 7 pm. Judge: Kevin Harvey Sept 10

Lanark County Holstein Show Almonte, 11 am. Judge: Warren McIntosh

ON Showmanship and Judging Clinic Fradon Holsteins, Woodstock, 10 am

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, Woodstock

Frontenac County Show, Kingston Fairgrounds, 6:30 pm. Judge: Bobby Jarrell

Perth-Waterloo Holstein Show Stratford, 6 pm, Judge: Nathan Thompson

Halton-Peel Holstein Show Brampton, 6:30 pm

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Sept 21

East-Central 4-H Championship Show, Lindsay Sept 24

Lindsay Exhibition Lindsay, 6:30 pm. Judge Glenn Barkey

Waterloo County Club Sale, OLEX

York Regional Heifer Show, Markham 7 pm

Carleton-Russell Holstein Show Metcalfe, 11 am

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OCTOBER 2016 Oct 4

Haldimand-Norfolk Holstein Show, Simcoe. Showmanship 10:30 am followed

by Holstein Show. Judge: Terry Beckett

Britespan 4-H Invitational Show Aug 26

Renfrew County Holstein Show Oct 5 Lucknow Fairgrounds Night, 7 pm, Cobden Fairgrounds

Perth County Club Sale, Carson’s, Listowel Aug 3 Oct 6-8

Middlesex County Holstein Show Aug 30

Bruce-Grey Holstein Show World Dairy Expo, Madison, USA

Ilderton Fairgrounds, 7 pm.

Walkerton, Showmanship 3:30 pm, Oct 13

Judge: Glenn Barkey

Holstein Show 6 pm, Judge: Bruce Sayles

75th EOWQ Championship Show Aug 3

Metcalfe Fairgrounds. Judge: Michael Heath

Prince Edward County Twilight SEPTEMBER 2016 Oct 18-19 Meeting, John Stather, 138 Victoria Sept 1

Autumn Opportunity, Orangeville

Rd., Ameliasburg

Brant-Wentworth Holstein Show

Showmanship - Oct 18. Judge: Nathan Aug 5 Paris Fairgrounds, 6 pm. Judge: Dave Thompson. Holstein Show - Oct 19, 9 am.

Northumberland County Holstein

McMorrow. *open to all counties

Judge: Jeff Stephens Show, Campbellford, 6 pm.

Sept 2 Oct 22

Judge: Carl Phoenix

Quinte Exhibition, 6 pm,

Dufferin County Holstein Banquet Aug 5 Belleville, Judge: John Werry

Monticello, 7 pm

Haldimand-Norfolk Twilight, Oct 22

Richard & Teresa Osborne, Sept 2

Dufferin-Wellington Holstein Show Niagara County Holstein Banquet,

2308 County Line #74, Hagersville

Orangeville, 6:30 pm. Judge: Glen Burgess St Anns Aug 6 Oct 28 Glengarry County Show, 10:30 am, Sept 3

Stormont County Show, Newington, Lanark County Holstein Club

Williamstown. Judge: Kyle Rivington

10:30 am. Judge: Gerald Coughlin Jr.

Awards Banquet Aug 6 Oct 28

Peterborough Exhibition Holstein Sept 5

Ontario County Holstein Show

Perth County Holstein Club Banquet Show, 6 pm. Judge: Adam Hunt

Port Perry, 9:45 am. Judge: Pete Coleman Mitchell, 7 pm

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Presented at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario, the Curtis Clark Award goes to the Canadian dairy cattle exhibitor who possesses the ability, sportsmanship and character necessary to be respected by their fellow breeders and exhibitors. The annual award is sponsored by the Alberta Holstein Branch. To be eligible for the Clark award, the nominee must be an “active” showman, breeder or manager of any dairy cattle breed in Canada who is exhibiting animals at major shows in this country. The person who wins the award “must be present” at the Royal Winter Fair to accept it. Nominees will be judged on their support of breed activities and ability to breed, manage, develop and exhibit dairy cattle. Selection of the winner is made by former recipients of the award.

This year’s winner will be announced on November 11th during the Royal’s National Holstein Show.

Nominations for the award, which should include a brief résumé on the nominee, should be sent by October 1st to the Curtis Clark Achievement Award Committee Secretary, Bonnie Cooper, c/o Holstein Journal, 301 – 9040 Leslie Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3M4, e-mail: bonnie@holsteinjournal.com, fax: 905-886-0037, phone: 905-886-4222.

Nominations previously submitted need not be submitted again.

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Josh Ireland Farm: Albadon Farms Herd Size: 200 milking and 210 heifers filling 330 kg of quota Operation Type: Progressive Location: Teeswater, Ontario 1. What is your family’s history with Holsteins?

Prior to 1947 my grandfather milked shorthorns. When the shorthorns got TB, the switch to Registered Holsteins was an economical choice.

2. What are your breeding goals?

We aim to breed healthy and efficient cows with the main focus on production per day of life.

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

We rely on milk recording and genomic testing.

4. Describe the ultimate/ideal cow for your operation. the genomic-sired daughters outperform the proven group, we have The ideal cow for us produces in excess of 100,000 kg of milk with been 100 per cent. We have been testing all heifers for four years and good components in six or seven lactations. selecting animals for sale or to use as recipients based solely on that info. Some say it is a tool and I agree - it’s been a pretty darn good 5. What cow in your barn is currently the “Heart of the Herd”? tool for us!

Albadon Grandiose Maria EX-90 is the Heart of our herd with 111,000 kg of milk in six lactaions, five superior lactations, and one 11. How many cows do you flush each year? How do you market your embryos?

We have not flushed any cows for quite some time. We prefer to focus Super 3. on the heifers, who have a much greater genetic potential than the 6. What are you most proud of in your herd/operation? cows. So far this year we have done 33 flushes on heifers. We are Looking at the big picture, I’m proud to be part of a multi-generational working on some international sales as well as some local ones, but farm and watch my own kids enjoy everything the farm life has to have implanted most. In terms of marketing, I just send emails or offer. In the barn, I’m proud to see our per-cow production and the texts to sales people and fellow producers who might be interested. health status of all animals increase year after year.

We are open to offers!

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

12. Being in the breeding business, which traits do you find sell the best? Which trait We need to get better at transition cow health. Our ketosis level do you value most? and antibiotic use is relatively low, but lowering it even more would Although we have always focused on production in a more make life easier on us and the cows, and would increase production traditional balanced approach, in the last two years we have shifted as well as our bottom line. to Components, Fat and Protein, followed closely by Health and 8. If you could have ANY cow standing in your barn, who would it be and why?

If she is not in my barn, I’m not missing her. I am completely happy with the cows we are milking. Sure, we have lost some good ones and there are plenty of good ones around the countryside. But I wake up every morning knowing we have barn full of good ones and that I will be breeding better ones today and tomorrow.

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

Listen to the industry’s best and follow their lead. Don’t get caught up in the latest trends such as showing and robots/technology. Pay close attention to cow comfort, health and feed quality. Take some public speaking and HR training. When possible, renovate or build to accommodate a sand bedded free-stall barn.

Fertility. Functional type is still important but extreme type is viewed as a negative to our genetic plan. This plan fits quite well with what the mainstream market is demanding, which makes bull selection and marketing a little easier.

13. Which bulls do you feel have had the most impact on your herd over the years and today? Rudolph, Reggie, Shottle and Mogul.

14. What are the management practices in place on your farm that you feel contribute the most to the success of your operation? Why? For calves, colostrum management is paramount, or, as we like to call it, “The. Backbone. Of. Everything.” For our heifers, we monitor all groups for comfort, nutrition and growth in order to maximize on future performance and improve return on investment in an area that is far too often forgotten. We make sure that transition cows are 10. How do you use genomic information in your herd and what are your thoughts set up for a healthy lactation to make life easy on everyone. And last but not least, sand bedding has made a huge difference. It’s increased on the future of genomics?

We were early adopters at roughly 50 per cent usage on bull selection. laying time, traction and udder health. It’s the gold standard on our After running a comparison three years ago on all traits and seeing farm, bar none!

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