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Breeder Profile: Bill Troup

ROYAL WINTER FAIR WRAP-UP

WORLD DAIRY EXPO WRAP-UP

2010 ALL-ONTARIO RESULTS

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GENERAL MANAGER, Jason French branch@ontario.holstein.ca

FALL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW REPORTS

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PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

BEST OF THE BREED

SUPERIOR PRODUCTION

SALE HIGHLIGHTS

HOLSTEIN YOUTH FEATURES

HOLSTEIN HAPPENINGS

ADVERTISING INFORMATION

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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Frank Donkers: Fradon Holsteins Ltd.

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NEW YEAR, NEW ADVENTURES. Now that we have said goodbye to 2010 and hello to 2011, it is time to start thinking about what’s in store for the New Year! Maybe you have a cow standing in the barn just waiting to be the next big show winner. Maybe you will be one of Canada’s newest Master Breeders. Maybe you will invest in the next big-time heifer or cow. Maybe you will learn something new at a meeting or workshop and be able to implement it on your own operation. Maybe you will achieve a management goal for your herd. In our house, we are expecting a new little farm kid in the spring, so that will be our adventure this year! No matter what 2011 brings your way, I wish you all the best and look forward to working with you all again when I return in 2012! Happy New Year!

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BEST OF LUCK IN 2011! We all can’t believe it when another year passes by and how we did so much during the year. We have turned the calendar to 2011 and it will lead to more exciting news and events in the Holstein industry. We will be experiencing more discussion on National Traceability as the provincial agriculture ministers gave a mandate in 2006 that there would be a program put in place by the end of 2011. Their intentions were “to prepare for and respond to emergencies including outbreaks of animal disease and food safety emergencies and to enhance industry’s competitiveness and ability to retain or capture market opportunities.” Your contribution to national traceability is having NLID tags in your cattle, registering them with Holstein Canada, tracking the movement of your cattle, Premise ID of your farm and most importantly supporting the entire system. I realize that we don’t all like change and why can’t we do things like we used to. May 2003 changed our industry when BSE was discovered. Mandates and regulations have changed and we must change with it. If you be positive about the situation then it will come back to be positive for you. Sincerely,

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Hank Hazeleger , Hanalee Holsteins

BRANCH DIRECTOR, ELVIN PETHERICK along with his wife, Joy, owns and operates Lomond Holsteins on 100 acres just outside Campbellford near Petherickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corners. Currently Elvin and Joy raise open and bred heifers. Elvin grew up in a family of nine children; the first seven were boys! Everyone couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t farm, so Elvin headed off to university and a career as a teacher. Elvin taught Phys. Ed and was a Vice Principal with the Halton Board for 14 years before returning to Northumberland as a Principal with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board for 20 years before retiring four years ago. Being a teacher allowed for summers to help out on Carlencrest farm with haying and showing at Campbellford Fair and Peterborough Exhibition, as well as fairs such as Stirling, Warkworth, Roseneath and Norwood.

ONTARIO HOLSTEIN BRANCH DIRECTOR, HANK HAZELEGER, ALONG WITH HIS WIFE NANCY-LEE OWN AND OPERATE HANALEE HOLSTEINS IN OXFORD COUNTY.

Elvin has always owned several Holsteins since he was a teenager, and always showed and assisted the Carlencrest herd showing many class winners and achieving several Premier Breeder and Exhibitor Awards until the herd dispersed in 2000. As a teen, he also assisted Lloyd Wilson Auctions and worked the shows with Almerson, Rossdale, Raivue and Hallanary, as well as working with Doug Jarrell Auctions for many years.

Son Darren works as a mechanical design engineer but still helps out with chores when he can. Gary is home full-time and very actively involved in the day-to-day operation of the farm. Marty is in his second year at Kemptville College and is planning to return home full-time as well. Daughter Claire is in her final year of high school, but still works in the barn almost every day.

Aside from the day-to-day operation of the farm, Elvin is the current Secretary as well as Past President of the Northumberland Holstein Club. He has completed the show catalogue and arranged the sponsors and awards for the Northumberland Holstein Show for the past 20 years. He is a committee member for the Ontario Summer Show and the East-Central Junior Show. As an Official Judge with Holstein Canada, he has judged numerous shows and especially likes judging the 4-H shows. His most memorable judging experience happened in Ireland where he was driven to the show, arrived an hour late, but the participants were still arriving as well! Elvin decided to get involved with the Ontario Holstein Branch Board of Directors on the encouragement of Past Presidents Dennis Werry and Gerald Nyman during the planning of the Ontario Branch Annual Meeting planning in 2007. El felt he had the time and interest, as well as the experience with the Northumberland Holstein Club, 4-H, auctions and involvement with shows and fairs over the years to be put to use as a way to give back to the Holstein and dairy industry. Outside of the Holstein world, Elvin is the current President of the Campbellford Fair and a Past President of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies. He is extremely proud of his family of three children who have all been very involved and successful in 4-H, sports activities and education leading to successful careers away from home. Elvin also really enjoys traveling and sports, and spent time as a coach and trainer for hockey teams for three children over the years!

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Hank and Nancy-Lee and their children Darren, Gary, Marty and Claire run 325 acres with an additional 30 acres rented just south of Embro. The Hazelegers milk 75-80 cows in a tie-stall barn, however, due to the purchase of many recipient heifers to accommodate an extensive flush program, there are close to 300 head at Hanalee.

Hank decided to become involved with the Ontario Holstein Branch Board of Directors because of the interest his children were showing in the Holstein industry. He feels it is important to show them the value of becoming involved in different facets of the industry, as well as in the community. The contacts made with people locally, nationally and internationally are very rewarding and make the business a lot more fun and interesting. Outside of the Holstein world, Hank is involved with the local theatre group as well as the church choir. He and Nancy-Lee like to travel and have visited Germany, Holland, Denmark, Italy and Spain with Holstein sightings in each country. Hank says it is a challenging time in the dairy industry, but thinks it is important to stay positive and be thankful for all of the good things that come your way!

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WHILE BILL TROUP MAY BE RELATIVELY NEW TO FARMING ON CANADIAN SOIL, HIS PASSION AND SHARP EYE FOR DAIRY COWS TRAVELLED OVERSEAS WITH HIM AND HELPED ESTABLISH HIS TOP QUALITY HERD OF TODAY KNOWN AS VALE-O-SKENE HOLSTEINS. BILL, ALONG WITH HIS WIFE AND THREE CHILDREN EMIGRATED FROM SCOTLAND SIX YEARS AGO AND TOOK UP RESIDENCE ON A PRE-EXISTING BEEF FARM JUST OUTSIDE LINDSAY, ONTARIO.

In the beginning Bill says “it was a risky move at the time, but we have feeding calves before school in the mornings and helping with been fortunate enough that everything has worked itself out and we other chores on the farm,” Bill explains. He attended a two-year could not be happier with our outcome here in Canada.” agricultural diploma program in Scotland, similar to the program offered at Kemptville College or Ridgetown College here in Ontario. The home farm back in Scotland was first established in the late 1950’s when Bill’s grandfather and grandmother began milking a variety of Upon returning to the farm Bill went into partnership with his different dairy breeds. Although Bill’s father, Bill, originally planned brother, Gordon, and his dad with a stronger focus on incorporating to go through school to become a veterinarian like his older brother, purebred Holsteins into their herd. They farmed 850 acres in the he was called back to run the family farm when Bill’s grandfather UK split between a cash crop operation and the 100-head milking passed away. Upon returning to the farm Bill senior proudly carried herd. The land base was comprised of two owned farms and another on his father’s dairy operation where Bill, his brother and two sisters two rented properties. Due to increasing regulations and a limited were first introduced to the “dairy way of living”. land base, Bill knew the farm could no longer last at its current size and expansion was quite simply out of the question. So he went in Growing up in Scotland on his family’s large dairy operation, Bill search of other options that would allow him to continue his dream always knew that dairy farming was a lifestyle he loved and wanted of milking dairy cows. to pursue as his future career. “Like many farm kids, I got my start

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Gary & Bill Troup And thus the decision to move to Canada presented itself as rather appealing to Bill and his wife, Wendy. Although some may think that Bill’s decision was rather drastic he explained that “we moved to Canada for a lot of different reasons. The farm in Scotland was in need of many costly repairs and with

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The crowd at the Kawartha Lakes Twilight Meeting hosted by Vale-O-Skene

so I had no reservations about starting up my own herd overseas,” says Bill. “Also at the time my son, Gary was 13 and already expressed a keen interest in showing and fitting cattle and we wanted to let him pursue his passion in the industry.”

“We like to try and be as self-sufficient as possible and maintain a good work and life balance as well.” - Bill Troup talks of a crumbling milk market in the UK; we wanted something that offered more stability.” Before moving, Bill was no stranger to Canadian dairy cows as he made regular visits to Canada beginning in the early 1990’s. Typically around the time of the Royal Winter Fair, he would meet up with Jim Phoenix and look for one or two Holsteins to buy and have shipped back to Scotland. “I always liked the cows over in Canada, www.ontario.holstein.ca

Arriving in Canada in 2004 with only one cow, Bill and his family got right to work on getting their farm prepared to ship milk. Within two years all renovations had been made and the first load of milk was trucked off the farm in February of 2006. Currently Bill and Wendy, along with help from their two daughters, Laura (24) and Gemma (22) and their son Gary (19), milk 31 cows in their tie stall barn and tend to a herd of 80 purebred Holsteins. While Laura was

married last year, she and her husband Ryan still help out on the farm when needed and house half a dozen or so Holsteins on the farm with their own prefix of Ryla Holsteins. Gemma currently attends the University of Ontario Institute of Technology but is able to find time to come home and help on the farm in between school and part time work at a local accounting firm. The youngest Gary also remains involved on the farm parttime when he is not running the show circuit fitting cows in the summer months. “Both Gary and Laura were involved in 4-H for a number of years and we are very proud of their accomplishments, both at the Royal and many county shows,” says Bill. Laura and Gary both brought home ribbons from the 2009 Royal Winter Fair in Toronto with Laura claiming fifth place Senior Showperson and Gary taking first place Junior Yearling and Grand Champion Calf with Vintage Dolman Milly.

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In terms of his perspective on farming, Bill says that he likes to “keep thing simple and keep his cows producing high quality milk.” Currently his practices involve feeding wet wrapped hay, dry hay, cracked corn and distiller’s grains. Bill says that “we like to try and be as self-sufficient as possible and maintain a good work and life balance as well.” When asked why he chose to farm dairy cows Bill says that he grew up with the farming lifestyle and had a keen interest in showing top-notch cows. Cows were what he loved and there was never a doubt in his mind that farming was his destined career path. On the home farm in Scotland Bill says that “we had two or three full-time hired hands working for us right around the time we sold the farm and near the end I found myself doing a lot of the paper work and sitting behind a desk.” Since arriving in Canada, Bill has been able to manage his own cows and balance paper work in a much better manner. Before making his way onto the Ontario show circuit, Bill showed in the UK and achieved numerous awards including the prestigious Scottish Herd of the Year. Since then Bill has accumulated numerous ribbons and banners in Ontario including 2008 & 2009 Premier Exhibitor at Kawartha Lakes County show, Premier Breeder in Kawartha Lakes and numerous All-Ontario nominations including Gary’s Champion 4-H heifer at the Royal Winter Fair. When asked what he looks for in a good purebred Holstein Bill says that he likes to walk into the barn and see great looking cows with lots of stature and rib who are also able to produce lots of milk. He focuses on both high production and type in his breeding program and loves to see large framey two-year-olds in the row. He uses a variety of bulls on the farm in his breeding program including some of the Braedale Goldwyn sons, Cedarwal Spirte, Regancrest Dundee and Calbrett-I H H Champion to name a few. Bill says “I have never been one of those guys who hops on the latest trend in terms of bulls. You’ve got to know your cow families and look at the daughters and have an understanding of what is truly out there.” Over the years Bill says he has had the chance to work with a lot of great Holstein cows and hopes to continue to breed better and better pedigree lines in his barn. Bill says that some of his most prized Holsteins in the barn today include his original first cow on the farm, Ballcrest Heidi who gave him two daughters who went on the have pedigrees of Very Goods and Excellents, Kallanda Factor Heater who was bought in 2005 from the Phoenix’s, flushed and produced five heifer calves, Kigezi Gibson Juice currently EX 4E is doing very well in the herd and Tiny Acres Dundee Kathleen who was nominated All-Ontario in 2010 as a three-year-old at 88 points. “One of our greatest achievements on the farm has been last November when Gary did so well at the 4-H show with Vintage Dolman Milly. She had done well all summer long throughout the show season taking Junior Champion at the Lindsay show and doing very well at the Autumn Opportunity Show as well. She was a delight to have on the farm and we got a lot of interest in her from other CONTINUED ON PAGE 68

Photos: 1. Vale-O-Skene Gibson Halle was nominated All-Ontario Junior Calf for 2010 2. Vintage Dolman Milly was All-Canadian and All-Ontario 4-H Junior Yearling in 2009 on top of her Champion honours at the Classic. 3. Tiny Acres Dundee Kathleen VG-88-2YR-CAN was nominated All-Ontario Jr. 3-YR-OLD 2010. 4. Kigezi Gibson Juice EX-94-4E-CAN is a herd favourite. (Photos by Patty Jones, Vicki Fletcher and provided by the Troup family)

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THE NATIONAL HOLSTEIN SHOW HELD AT THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR NOVEMBER 11 & 12 WAS ONCE AGAIN A RESOUNDING SUCCESS. EXHIBITORS FROM ACROSS CANADA AND THE USA PREPARED AND PRESENTED 332 OUTSTANDING ANIMALS FOR JUDGE GERALD COUGHLIN OF TRENT VALLEY HOLSTEINS IN PETERBOROUGH, ON AND HIS ASSOCIATE JUDGE, CHRIS HILL FROM THURMONT, MD. Ontario breeders and exhibitors were very well represented and captured a number of high placing rosettes and banners! In the Junior Champion line-up alone, six of the contenders were bred and/or owned by Ontario Exhibitors, and two Ontario-owned heifers took the banners.

Congratulations to Terry Beckett on his Junior Champion win with the first-place Junior Yearling Rockymountain Goldwyn Trisha. Congratulations also go out to Elgin and Joan Craig who took reserve with their home-bred first place Intermediate Yearling, Craigcrest Rubies Gold Rejoice.

Other notable Ontario finishes in the Junior show were as follows:

2nd Jr Calf and 1st Int. Calf went to Kingsway Farms on Kingsway Sanchez Arangatang and Kingsway Goldwyn Allybabba. Tolamika Goldwyn Madeleine captured 2nd place Sum. Yrlg for owners Cormdale Genetics Inc, T&L Cattle Co and AI-BE-BO Cattle Co. Kingsway also walked away with the 2nd Int. Yrlg on Kingsway Goldwyn Abrakazoo.

Kingsway Farms also took first place Junior Breederâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Herd and Premier Breeder of the Junior Show. In the milking classes, Ontario also had a great day. In the Senior 2-YR-OLD class, second place was taken by EBY016 PSS Trinity bred and owned by Rob & Julie Eby. Taking second place in the five year old class was Maple Holme B F Cinderella owned by Glennholme Holsteins and Signature Holsteins.

Starbrite Lyster Lyndsay claimed first place in the longtime production class and went on to take home the Reserve Champion Banner for owners Hodglynn Holsteins and Starbrite Holsteins.

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Photos: 1. Kingsway Goldwyn Allybabba with Bryce Seaborne at the halter. 2. Craigcrest Rubies Gold Rejoice led by Bert Stewart takes 1st in the Int. Yrlg class. 3. Curtis Clarke Award winner Mike McGrisken with Judge Coughlin. 4. Maple Holme B F Cinderella stands 2nd in the 5-YR-OLD class. 5. 1st place Jr Yrlg and eventual Jr Champ, Rockymountain Goldwyn Trisha led by Joel Phoenix. 6. Junior Champions. 7. EBY016 PSS Trinity stands 2nd in the Senior 2-YR-OLD Class led by Rob Eby. 8. Starbrite Lyster Lyndsay is made Reserve Champ with Adam Hodgins at the halter. Photos by Cowsmo.

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WHILE THE NUMBER OF ANIMALS DECLINED TO 75 HEAD AT THE 4TH NATIONAL RED & WHITE HOLSTEIN SHOW, THE QUALITY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM OF EACH CLASS WAS OUTSTANDING TO SAY THE LEAST! THE SHOW HELD ON NOVEMBER 11, WAS JUDGED BY DONALD DUBOIS OF PRINCEVILLE, QC, AND IT WAS HIS GRAND CHAMPION THAT WAS EVENTUALLY NAMED SUPREME CHAMPION OF THE 2010 RAWF DAIRY SHOWS! Once again, Ontario breeders and exhibitors were very well represented and captured a number of high placing rosettes and banners!

In the Junior Champion line-up five of the contenders were bred and/or owned by Ontario Breeders with 1st place Intermediate Yearling, Tem-North Camden Dixie Red bred by Tem-North Farms of New Liskeard taking Reserve Junior Champion honours for her owner, Richard Green. Other notable Ontario finishes in the Junior show were 1st Int. Calf: Woodfield Royce Donalyn, bred by Woodfield Holsteins of Caledon. 2nd Summer Yearling went to Maplekeys Adventure Google, bred and owned by Maplekeys Farms. 2nd & 3rd Jr Yearlings were Helmcrest Glacier Gale & Helmcrest Glacier Gloria, bred by Helmcrest Holsteins and exhibited by Scott Brethet and Mt. Elgin Dairy. The 2nd Senior Yearling was Helmcrest Camden Rosie, also bred by Helmcrest and exhibited by Scott Brethet and Mt. Elgin Dairy. The trio from Helmcrest also came together to form the 1st place Junior Breeder’s Herd for Helmcrest and captured the Premier Breeder banner.

Taking 1st & 2nd in the Milking Yearling class were Sharadon Sierra Red Vita for owner Paul Franken and Walkerbrae Superman Rapper bred and exhibited by Walkerbrae Farms. 2nd in the Junior 3-YR-OLD class was MS Del-Hollow Javent-Red owned by Oscar Dupasquier and Pierre Boulet.

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Highlighting the cow classes for Ontario was 1st place Senior 3-YR-OLD Bobmur Kite Nina for breeders and owners Bobmur Farms and their partners Silvercap Holsteins and Todd Whittier. She went on to claim Intermediate Champion and Honourable Mention Champion of the Show. Congratulations to all of the Breeders and Exhibitors! Photos: 1. Woodfield Royce Donalyn with Marie-Eve Verroneau at the halter. 2. Maplekeys Adventure Google led by Greg McLean. 3. Helmcrest Glacier Gale with 4-Her Tom Watson at the halter. 4. Reserve Jr. Champ. Tem-North Camden Dixie led by McLean. 5. 1st Jr Breeder’s Herd from Helmcrest. 6. 1st & 2nd Milking Yrlgs Sharadon Sierra Red Vita and Walkerbrae Superman Rapper. 7. MS Del-Hollow Javent-Red with Eric Dupasquier at the halter. 8. 1st Sr 3, Int. Champ. & HM Champion Bobmur Kite Nina with Todd Whittier at the halter. All Photos by Cowsmo.

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World Dairy Expo

WORLD DAIRY EXPO IN MADISON, WISCONSIN, IS A GREAT SHOW THAT NOT ONLY INCLUDES GREAT DAIRY BREED SHOWS BUT ALSO A DAIRY TRADE SHOW THAT INVOLVES HUNDREDS OF EXHIBITORS. ONTARIO HOLSTEIN SENDS OUR 4-H DAIRY JUDGING TEAM, ONTARIO DAIRY YOUTH AWARD WINNERS AND DAIRY SEN$E WINNERS TO WORLD DAIRY EXPO AS A TRIP OPPORTUNITY AS WELL AS A CHANCE TO CHEER ON THEIR FELLOW ONTARIO HOLSTEIN BREEDERS AS THEY EXHIBIT AT THIS SHOW.

Celebration was certainly needed during the Junior Champion parade of the Holstein Show as Craigcrest Rubies Gold Rejoice won the Winter Yearling class and was crowned Junior Champion of the show for owners Elgin & Joan Craig of Arthur. Right behind her taking Reserve Junior Champion honours was the winning Junior Yearling, Rockymountain Goldwyn Trisha owned by Terry Beckett of Sunderland. Both of these heifers were the clear favourites for winning the honours and made some great admirers from the ringside audience. During the 125,000 lb cow class, Starbrite Lyster Lyndsay continued to creep up the line from her first pull and ended up second behind the winner and eventual Reserve Grand Champion, StoneFront Iron Pasta. Owners, Starbrite Holsteins and Hodglynn Holsteins were certainly excited about the final placing for Lyndsay. In the Grand International Red & White Show, three Ontario bred heifers won their classes for their new American owners. Woodfield Royce

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Donalyn in the Winter Heifer Class, Sildajak Tristan Sassy 3-Red in the Fall Heifer Class and Tem-North Camden Dixie-Red in the Winter Yearling Class. All three were pulled out for consideration for Junior Champion with Dixie named Reserve Champion and Donalyn following as Honourable Mention. Helmcrest Holsteins of Winchester were the breeders of five animals in the show that were exhibited by/with Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scott Brethet & Mt Elgin Dairy Farms or US owners, and they stood second in the Junior Herd class. In the cow classes, Dupasquier Holsteins of Guelph, along with Pierre Boulet had recently purchased the winning Senior 2 Year Old, Sildahl Amazing Red. Alan & Penny Hawthorne, Patty Jones and partner Todd Whittier were ecstatic as their Bobmur Kite Nina was second in the Senior Three Year Old class. Sunnylodge Holsteins

of Chesterville are the breeders of the winning Five Year Old, Sunnylodge SS Tara-Red. The Ontario Holstein Branch along with Holstein Canada provide grant opportunities for Ontario exhibitors at World Dairy Expo that own animals that place in the top 20 in the Holstein and Red & White Show. Congratulations to all of the Ontario exhibitors that took the tremendous amount of time, money and effort to showcase the best Holsteins from Ontario.

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THE ALL-ONTARIO HOLSTEIN COMPETITION CONTINUES TO PROMOTE THE BEST HOLSTEINS FROM THE PROVINCE THAT HAVE ENTERED SHOW RINGS ACROSS ONTARIO IN 2010. The level of quality at our county shows continues to rise as well as the amount of new exhibitors that have the interest to show their animals. The show ring is still one of the best places to promote your herd and the cattle that you have bred or purchased. Instead of waiting to have people come to your barn to see your favourite cow, bring her to the show to show the people. We also take pride in the young people that have taken considerable time and effort to show their 4-H calves across the province each year. Their enthusiasm is contagious and we want to encourage them to be part of the Holstein industry in the future. Judging the competition this year were Lorne Briscoe, Brent Carmichael, Cameron MacGregor, Pete Coleman, John Buckley, Gerald Coughlin, Carl Phoenix and Norm McNaughton. Any judge with a personal interest in any of the entries was asked not to vote on the class in question. Congratulations to all of the winners and a special thank you to the exhibitors that have entered their animals as well as to our sponsors that support this competition. A special thank you also goes out to the judges that took the time to judge this competition.

2010 All-Ontario Holstein Competition Judges Back Row (left to right): Lorne Briscoe, Brent Carmichael, Cameron MacGregor, John Buckley and Carl Phoenix. Front Row (left to right): Pete Coleman, Gerald Coughlin and Norm McNaughton

ALL-ONTARIO HOLSTEIN COMPETITION RESULTS

All-Ontario Junior Calf

KINGSWAY SANCHEZ

Arangatang

Owners: Kingsway Farms and Jason David Mell

All-Ontario Intermediate Calf

KINGSWAY GOLDWYN

Allybaba

Owners: Kingsway Farms and Jason David Mell

Reserve All-Ontario FAR-ROW FLORIAN

Coco

Reserve All-Ontario WILLDINA

Owners: Far-Row Holsteins

Teagan

Owners: Certified Holsteins and Silvercap Holsteins

Honourable Mention

Honourable Mention CROVALLEY ATTIC

Safari

Owners: Crovalley Holsteins

AKAELA ROYAL TEASE Owners: Akaela Holsteins

HOLTBYHOLME MANDY RORY Owners: Holtbyholme Holsteins

VALE-O-SKENE GIBSON HALLE Owners: Vale-O-Skene Holsteins

ELMCROFT ATTIC

Lady

Owners: Elmcroft Holsteins, Kevin Drake & Barclay Phoenix

KINGSWAY GOLDWYN ABBA DABBA

Owners: Kingsway Farms & Jason David Mell

CROVALLEY GOLDWYN AMAZING Owners: Crovalley Holsteins

LONDON DF CANUCK DAKOTA Owners: Emma Johnson Russworm

ALL-ONTARIO HOLSTEIN COMPETITION RESULTS

All-Ontario Senior Calf

WINRIGHT JASPER

Owners: Bruce & Susan Mode

Tropicana

All-Ontario Summer Yearling

TOLAMIKA GOLDWYN

Madeline

Owners: Cormdale Genetics & T & L Cattle

Reserve All-Ontario

Reserve All-Ontario KINGSWAY SANCHEZ

Owners: Kingsway Farms

Cowgirl

LOCKMAR SIDNEY

Honourable Mention

Honourable Mention CROVALLEY GOLDWYN

Rhapsody

Owners: Crovalley Holsteins

KINGSWAY JASPER

Cheetah

Owners: Kingsway Farms, Pat Conroy & Rob Heffernan

ALEAH OH BABY GOLDWYN

CRASDALE GOLDWYN LOVEABLE

GREENLANE JASPER SANA

KINGSWAY SANCHEZ LIPSTICK

CROVALLEY GOLDWYN ALANIS

CHERRY CREST ASPEN LEEK

Owners: Aleah Holsteins, Matt & Tyler Yates & Vale-O-Skene Holsteins Owners: Riverdown Holsteins, Velthuis Farms & Mary Inn Holsteins Owners: Crovalley Holsteins

Dorothy

Owners: Lockmar Holsteins

Owner: Stephanie Warner Owners: Kingsway Farms

Owners: Cherry Crest Holsteins, Spring Farms & Mary Inn Holsteins

ALL-ONTARIO HOLSTEIN COMPETITION RESULTS

All-Ontario Junior Yearling

ROCKYMOUNTAIN GOLDWYN Owners: Beckholm Holsteins

Trisha

All-Ontario Intermediate Yearling

CRAIGCREST RUBIES GOLD Owners: Craigcrest Holsteins

Rejoice

Reserve All-Ontario STANHOPE

Bella SUPREME

Owners: Phoenix Bros., John Buckley, Jason David Mell & Icon Holsteins

Honourable Mention

Reserve All-Ontario

Abrakazoo

KINGSWAY GOLDWYN

Owners: Kingsway Farms, Jason David Mell & Hanover Hill Holsteins

Honourable Mention KINGSWAY JASPER

Anoop

Owners: Kingsway Farms

EASTSIDE GOLD OFFERING

BLAYJOY PUNDIT

Patrice

Owners: Hodglynn Holsteins & Pat Conroy

HAZELHOLME JASPER STARDUST

Owners: Maplekeys Farms

Owners: Kentville Holsteins & Hazelholme Holsteins

Owners: Scott Brethet, Mt. Elgin Dairy & Helmcrest Holsteins

Owners: Kingsway Farms, Hanover Hill Holsteins & Jason David Mell

Owners: Crovalley Holsteins

Owners: Cherry Crest Holsteins & Serenityhill Holsteins

HELMCREST GLACIER GALE RED CROVALLEY JASPER JUBE JUBE

KINGSWAY GOLDWYN AVALANCHE CHERRY CREST FINAL CUT ROZ

ALL-ONTARIO HOLSTEIN COMPETITION RESULTS

All-Ontario Senior Yearling

CROVALLEY GOLD

Owners: Crovalley Holsteins

Ambassador

All-Ontario Junior Breeders Herd

Kingsway Farms Reserve All-Ontario

Reserve All-Ontario

Crovalley Holsteins

Golden Owners: Maplekeys Farms FLORBIL GOLDWYN

Honourable Mention

Honourable Mention HELMCREST CAMDEN

Rosie-Red

Owners: Scott Brethet & Mt. Elgin Dairy Farms

GLENNHOLME PROMOTION BOBBIE JO

CRAIGCREST HOLSTEINS

WEBB VIEW LEE JASPER

GLENNHOLME HOLSTEINS

Owners: Glennholme Holsteins Owners: Webb View Farms

VERDA JASPER THYME Owners: David Wideman

Helmcrest Holsteins

ALL-ONTARIO HOLSTEIN COMPETITION RESULTS

All-Ontario Milking Yearling All-Ontario Junior 2 Year Old

SIGNATURE JASPER

Kat

Owners: Glennholme Holsteins, Signature Holsteins & Todd Edwards

PLOEGSWAY TALENT

Nuts 4 U

Owners: Aleah Farms & John Vanderploeg

Reserve All-Ontario BOREVIEW JASPER

Roxy

Reserve All-Ontario VINTAGE DOLMAN

Owners: Elmcroft Holsteins

Milly

Owners: Trent Valley Holsteins, Chris & Jennifer Hill & Tim & Sharyn Abbott

Honourable Mention

Honourable Mention HUFFMANDALE GOLDWYN

Gabrielle

Owners: Huffmandale, Salem, Elmcroft, Ed Werry & Ed McMorrow

PHILMARDO Watch Out Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Here Owners: Rob Heffernan, Ferme Philmardo, Futurecrest, Esteban & Pat Conroy

MARKRIDGE GOLDWYN EMILYNE

KINGSWAY STARFIRE MONGOOSE

DAPPLEDALE M L BETTY

SALEM SOVEREIGN DALE

ROBROOK SPIRTE ALEXANDRA

BRAEDALE ALTABAXTER METRIC

Owners: Markridge Holsteins & Quality Holsteins Owners: Phoenix Bros. Owners: Jim Phoenix

Owners: Kingsway Farms Owners: Salem Holsteins

Owners: Crovalley Holsteins, Ari Ekstein & Greaveston Genetics Inc.

ALL-ONTARIO HOLSTEIN COMPETITION RESULTS

All-Ontario Senior 2 Year Old All-Ontario Junior 3 Year Old

EBY016 PSS

Trinity

KLAGVALE GOLDWYN

Jackie

Owners: Hodglynn Holsteins, Kevin Klages, Woodbridge Holsteins & Air America Dairy

Owners: Rob & Julie Eby

Reserve All-Ontario

Reserve All-Ontario CITYVIEW GOLD

Apricot

HAVENVALLEY SPIRTE

Owners: David G. Innes

Honourable Mention

Honourable Mention LYLEHAVEN DURHAM

Lekysya

Owners: Mary Inn Holsteins & Belfast Holstein Enr

WILL-O-LANE GOLDWYN JEN

Owners: Kingsway Farms & Loucks Bros.

CRESTLEA SOVEREIGN ELIZABETH Owners: Brian Enright

SAVAGEDALE GOLDWYN A WILLIE

Owners: Savagedale Holsteins & John Phillips

Balloon

Owners: Havenvalley Holsteins & Walkerbrae Farms

MEDWAY F C

Senaca

Owners: Glenvue Holsteins, Medway Farms & Greg McLean

TINY ACRES DUNDEE KATHLEEN

Owners: Vale-O-Skene Holsteins & Matt & Tyler Yates

QUALITY LEDUC SKELLY Owners: Quality Holsteins

DYMENTHOLM LIGHTNING LADYBUG Owners: Patience Holsteins

ALL-ONTARIO HOLSTEIN COMPETITION RESULTS

All-Ontario Senior 3 Year Old

QUALITY GOLDWYN

Flansco

Owners: Quality Holsteins, Alberto Medina & The Ahedo Family

All-Ontario 4 Year Old

KINGSWAY M GOLDWYN Owners: Kingsway Farms

Petra

Reserve All-Ontario BARRVALLEY GOLDWYN

Cane

Owners: Glennholme, Chestcreek , Brian Enright & Signature Holsteins

Honourable Mention

Reserve All-Ontario ELMCROFT JASPER

Panama

Owners: Glenvue Holsteins & Jim & Joel Phoenix

Honourable Mention BOBMUR KITE

Nina

Owners: Bobmur Farms, Todd Whittier & Silvercap Holsteins

KINGSWAY DUNDEE ALABAMA

DYMENTHOLM

Svetlana

Owners: Andrew Den Haan, Claremount & JR Holsteins

SMITHDEN GOLDWYN TERESSA

Owners: Kingsway Farms, Trent Valley Holsteins & Jason David Mell

Owners: Frankhaven Holsteins & Deslacs Holsteins

Owners: Kingsway Farms & Trentward Farms

Owners: Hodglynn Holsteins & Dr. George Wood

Owners: Brian Enright & Chestcreek Farms

Owners: Hendercroft Holsteins

KINGSWAY DUNDEE DRUM STICK EASTRIVER DUNDEE POLI 534

LAIDLAWN GOLDWYN CONNIE

HENDERCROFT GOLDWYN KOURTNEY

ALL-ONTARIO HOLSTEIN COMPETITION RESULTS

All-Ontario 5 Year Old

MAPLE HOLME B F

Cinderella

All-Ontario Mature Cow

STARBRITE LYSTER

Owners: Glennholme Holsteins & Signature Holsteins

Lyndsay

Owners: Hodglynn Holsteins & Starbrite Holsteins

Reserve All-Ontario

Reserve All-Ontario RICHARDO DUNDEE

Dawnette

Owners: Hodglynn Holsteins, Richard Kuntz & Todd & Cooper Galton

Delta

Owners: John Buckley

Honourable Mention

Honourable Mention SALEM ASTRONOMICAL

Justine

Owners: David J Martin & Piggott Farm

LORSHIRE OUTSIDE

Dubois

Owners: Gary West, Marthaven Holsteins & Martin Ritsma

BLUE RIDGE LEDUC LADY

QUALITY CARLTON PAM

CRESTLEA ASTRO KAREN

HARVDALE LHEROS STAR

Owners: Glenvue Holsteins, Greg McLean & J.E. & Nancy Loggan

Owners: Quality Holsteins

Owners: Harvdale Holsteins & Condon Holsteins

Owners: Quality Holsteins

Owners: Hendercroft Holsteins

GORE RIDGE LEADER TAMMY

SALEM LEDUC

HENDERCROFT DEAN IRISH

ALL-ONTARIO HOLSTEIN COMPETITION RESULTS

All-Ontario Breeders Herd

Quality Holsteins Reserve All-Ontario

All-Ontario 4-H Junior Calf

KINGSWAY SANCHEZ

Arangatang

Exhibitor: Matthew Forestell, Northumberland

Reserve All-Ontario

Salem Holsteins Honourable Mention

CROVALLEY ATTIC

Safari

Exhibitor: Sydney Hopkins, Peterborough

Honourable Mention

Mandy Rory

Kingsway Farms

HOLTBYHOLME

WALNUTLAWN HOLSTEINS

RIVERDOWN S KARAOKE LYNN

HARVDALE HOLSTEINS CROVALLEY HOLSTEINS

Exhibitor: Natalie Holtby, Durham West Exhibitor: Logan Merrett, Carleton

SIGNATURE A KISS

Exhibitor: Emma Farlinger, Dundas

FAR-ROW FLORIAN COCO

Owners: Cally Finley, Durham West

ALL-ONTARIO HOLSTEIN COMPETITION RESULTS

All-Ontario 4-H Intermediate Calf All-Ontario 4-H Senior Calf

KINGSWAY GOLDWYN

Allybaba

Exhibitor: Bryce Seaborne, Northumberland

WINRIGHT JASPER

Tropicana

Exhibitor: Kelsey Mode, Prescott

Reserve All-Ontario

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Lady

KINGSWAY SANCHEZ

Exhibitor: Rachel Jebson, Durham West

Honourable Mention

Honourable Mention KINGSWAY GOLDWYN

Abba Dabba

Exhibitor: Kristen Barnum, Northumberland

ROESBETT GLACIER LOOKOUT

CROVALLEY GOLDWYN ALEAH OH BABY GOLDWYN

Exhibitor: Tyler Yates, Durham West

Exhibitor: Emma Johnson-Russwurm, Wellington

Exhibitor: Kelly Velthuis, Carleton

WALTZ ACRE DEVILLE SOVEREIGN

Exhibitor: Natalie Walt, Prince Edward County

Rhapsody

Exhibitor: Ryan Crowley, Peterborough

Exhibitor: Kelly Roefs, Oxford

LONDON-DF CANUCK DAKOTA

Cowgirl

Exhibitor: Emma McMillan, Northumberland

GREENLANE JASPER SANA

CROVALLEY GOLDWYN ALANIS

Exhibitor: Colleen Halpenny, Grenville

ALL-ONTARIO HOLSTEIN COMPETITION RESULTS

All-Ontario 4-H Summer Yearling All-Ontario 4-H Junior Yearling

LOCKMAR SIDNEY

Dorothy

ROCKYMOUNTAIN GOLDWYN

Exhibitor: Andrew Lockie, York Region

Exhibitor: Ashley O’Hara, South Simcoe

Trisha

Reserve All-Ontario KINGSWAY SANCHEZ

Lipstick

Reserve All-Ontario KINGSWAY JASPER

Exhibitor: Morgon McMillan, Northumberland

Anoop

Exhibitor: Ethan McMillan, Northumberland

Honourable Mention

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Cherry Loaf

Exhibitor: Christine Armstrong, Haldimand

WINRIGHT JASPER TERRIFIC

STANHOPE

Bella SUPREME

Exhibitor: Clint Walker, Elgin

MILVALEA LADY SNOWDEN

Exhibitor: Mitchell Kieffer, Bruce

Exhibitor: Evan Pearson, Northumberland

Exhibitor: Stephanie Warner, Peterborough

Exhibitor: Shea O’Neill, Grey

CRASDALE GOLDWYN LOVEABLE KINGSWAY JASPER CHEETAH

Exhibitor: Derek Lee, Durham West

BOREVIEW FC ELECTRA

CROVALLEY JASPER JUBE JUBE

Exhibitor: Justin Crowley, Peterborough

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Judging Scores

Dakota

Owner & Exhibitor: Emma Johnson-Russwurm, Wellington

WILLVERN PROMOTION SNOWMATE

Owner & Exhibitor: Travis Canning, Wellington

KINGSWAY GOLDWYN ALL STAR

SENIOR 2 YEAR OLD

Owner & Exhibitor: Gary Hazeleger, Oxford

Signature Jasper Kat...................................42 Boreview Jasper Roxy..................................30 Huffmandale Goldwyn Gabrielle.................. 12 Markridge Goldwyn Emilyne..........................3 Dappledale ML Betty.....................................3 Robrook Spirte Alexandra..............................0 Ploegsway Talent Nuts 4 U...........................38 Vintage Dolman Milly..................................28 Philmardo Watch Out Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Here....................24 Kingsway Starfire Mongoose..........................0 Salem Sovereign Dale...................................0 Braedale AltaBaxter Metric............................0 EBY016 PSS Trinity.......................................49 Cityview Gold Apricot...................................26 Lylehaven Durham Lekysya......................... 13 Savagedale Goldwyn A Willie........................8 Crestlea Sovereign Elizabeth..........................6 Will-O-Lane Goldwyn Jen...............................3

JUNIOR 3 YEAR OLD SENIOR 3 YEAR OLD

4 YEAR OLD 5 YEAR OLD MATURE COW JUNIOR 4-H CALF BREEDERS HERD

INTERMEDIATE 4-H CALF SENIOR 4-H CALF

SR. YEARLING (NON-MILKING)

LONDON-DF CANUCK

MILKING YEARLING

JUNIOR BREEDERS HERD

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4-H SUMMER YEARLING

JUNIOR YEARLING

SUMMER YEARLING

Loveable

Owner & Exhibitor: Stephanie Warner, Peterborough

JUNIOR 2 YEAR OLD

CRASDALE GOLDWYN

INTERMEDIATE YEARLING

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4-H JUNIOR YEARLING

Oh Baby GOLDWYN

Owner & Exhibitor: Tyler Yates, Durham West

Milvalea Lady Snowden...............................49 Milvalea Lady Snowden...............................49 Milvalea Lady Snowden...............................49 Milvalea Lady Snowden...............................49 Milvalea Lady Snowden...............................49 Milvalea Lady Snowden...............................49 Kingsway Sanchez Arangatang....................49 Far-Row Florian Coco...................................29 Crovalley Attic Safari...................................27 Vale-O-Skene Gibson Halle.............................0 Akaela Royal Tease........................................0 Holtbyholme Mandy Rory..............................0 Kingsway Goldwyn Allybaba........................49 Willdina Teagan..........................................25 Elmcroft Attic Lady...................................... 18 Kingsway Goldwyn Abba Dabba.................. 13 London-DF Canuck Dakota.............................0 Crovalley Goldwyn Amazing..........................0 Winright Jasper Tropicana...........................49 Kingsway Sanchez Cowgirl...........................25 Crovalley Goldwyn Rhapsody....................... 16 Crovalley Goldwyn Alanis............................ 10 Greenlane Jasper Sana..................................5 Aleah Oh Baby Goldwyn................................0 Tolamika Goldwyn Madeline........................43 Lockmar Sidney Dorothy..............................39 Kingsway Jasper Cheetah............................20 Kingsway Sanchez Lipstick.............................3 Crasdale Goldwyn Loveable...........................0 Cherry Crest Aspen Leek................................0 Rockymountain Goldwyn Trisha...................49 Stanhope Bella Supreme.............................35 Kingsway Jasper Anoop............................... 18 Crovalley Jasper Jube Jube............................3 Eastside Gold Offering...................................0 Helmcrest Glacier Gale-Red............................0 Craigcrest Gold Rubies Rejoice.....................49 Kingsway Goldwyn Abrakazoo.....................33 Blayjoy Pundit Patrice................................. 11 Hazelholme Jasper Stardust..........................9 Kingsway Goldwyn Avalanche........................3 Cherry Crest Final Cut Roz.............................0 Crovalley Gold Ambassador.........................49 Florbil Goldwyn Golden...............................31 Helmcrest Camden Rosie-Red....................... 14 Glennholme Promotion Bobbie Jo................ 13 Webb View Lee Jasper...................................6 Verda Jasper Thyme......................................0 Kingsway....................................................49 Crovalley.....................................................35 Helmcrest.................................................... 12 Craigcrest......................................................9 Glennholme..................................................0

4-H CALF OWNED BY 4-H MEMBER

ALEAH

SENIOR CALF

INTERMEDIATE CALF

JUNIOR CALF

All-Ontario 4-H Calf owned by 4-H Member

Klagvale Goldwyn Jackie.............................49 Haven Valley Spirte Balloon.........................33 Medway FC Senaca......................................23 Tiny Acres Dundee Kathleen..........................0 Quality Leduc Skelly......................................0 Dymentholm Lightning Ladybug....................0 Quality Goldwyn Flansco.............................45 Barrvalley Goldwyn Cane............................28 Bobmur Kite Nina........................................23 Kingsway Dundee Drumstick.........................9 Kingsway Dundee Alabama...........................0 Eastriver Dundee Poli 534.............................0 Kingsway Goldwyn Petra.............................43 Elmcroft Jasper Panama..............................27 Dymentholm Svetlana.................................22 Smithden Goldwyn Teressa.......................... 10 Hendercroft Goldwyn Kourtney......................3 Laidlawn Goldwyn Connie.............................0 Maple Holme B F Cinderella........................47 Richardo Dundee Dawnette.........................33 Salem Astronomical Justine.........................22 Crestlea Astro Karen......................................3 Blue Ridge Leduc Lady...................................0 Goreridge Leader Tammy..............................0 Starbrite Lyster Lyndsay..............................49 Salem Leduc Delta.......................................35 Lorshire Outside Dubois............................... 12 Harvdale Lheros Star.....................................6 Hendercroft Dean Irish..................................3 Quality Carlton Pam......................................0 Quality........................................................49 Salem.........................................................35 Kingsway....................................................21 Walnutlawn...................................................0 Harvdale.......................................................0 Crovalley.......................................................0 Kingsway Sanchez Arangatang....................49 Crovalley Attic Safari................................... 16 Holtbyholme Mandy Rory............................ 14 Riverdown S Karaoke Lynn.......................... 10 Far-Row Florian Coco................................... 10 Signature A Kiss............................................6 Kingsway Goldwyn Allybaba........................49 Elmcroft Attic Lady......................................29 Kingsway Goldwyn Abba Dabba..................24 London-DF Canuck Dakota.............................3 Waltz Acre Deville Sovereign..........................0 Roesbett Glacier Lookout...............................0 Winright Jasper Tropicana...........................47 Kingsway Sanchez Cowgirl...........................31 Crovalley Goldwyn Rhapsody....................... 18 Crovalley Goldwyn Alanis..............................6 Greenlane Jasper Sana..................................3 Aleah Oh Baby Goldwyn................................0 Lockmar Sidney Dorothy..............................49 Kingsway Sanchez Lipstick...........................24 Kouwenberg Cherry Loaf.............................21 Winright Jasper Terrific..................................6 Kingsway Jasper Cheetah..............................5 Crasdale Goldwyn Loveable...........................0 Rockymountain Goldwyn Trisha...................49 Kingsway Jasper Anoop...............................24 Stanhope Bella Supreme............................. 18 Crovalley Jasper Jube Jube.......................... 11 Boreview FC Electra.......................................3 Milvalea Lady Snowden.................................0 Aleah Oh Baby Goldwyn..............................47 Crasdale Goldwyn Loveable.........................29 London-DF Canuck Dakota...........................21 Willvern Promotion Snowmate.......................5 Kingsway Goldwyn All Star............................3

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29th Ontario Holstein Branch Annual Meeting The counties of East-Central Ontario Welcome You! February 22 & 23, 2011 Ramada Inn on the Bay Conference and Resort, Belleville Ph: (613) 968-3411 or Toll Free: 1-800-420-3555

Special Events

Meeting Day

Tuesday, February 22

Wednesday, February 23

10 am - 3 pm

Open House Farm Visits

Return to the Ramada Inn on the Bay Conference and Resort (Buffet Dinner available in the hotel restaurant)

7:00 pm

Wine & Cheese Reception Sponsored by EBI Featuring wines from Casa Dea Estates Winery and cheese from the Black River Cheese Company.

8:00 pm

Master Breeder Awards

9:00 pm

Fun Auction

Proceeds fund county youth programs and the Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund

8:30 am - 10 am Breakfast Brunch available in hotel restaurant Nutrition Table sponsored by Gay Lea 10:00 am Annual Meeting • Minutes • Branch and National Reports • Resolution and By-Law Changes 11:15 am

Outstanding Service Award for Dairy Women Presentation

11:30 am

All-Ontario Awards

12:00 pm

Lunch

1:15 pm

Presentation on European Young Breeders School

Sponsored by Syngenta Seeds Canada Inc

2:00 pm Ontario Dairy Youth Award Presentations • Dave McKay, Mitchell • Tyler Brander, Rockwood • Tara Bullock, Lakefield • Christoph Uhr, Crysler

Gay Lea Production Awards and Special Presentations For more information and to register, please contact the Ontario Holstein Branch!

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Open House Farm Visits *10:00 am - 3:00 pm* Tuesday, February 22nd

HOLSTEIN BREEDERS FROM “THE COUNTY” WELCOME YOUR VISIT! 1: WALTZ ACRES FARM, BRUCE WALT & FAMILY,

5: GRAHAMFARM HOLSTEINS, CAMERON & HUGH GRAHAM,

9: RAMADA INN ON THE BAY CONFERENCE & RESORT,

2: OUROWN HOLSTEINS, WALTER & VALERIE MILLER,

6: WILHOME HOLSTEINS, DON WILLIAMS & FAMILY,

10: CASA-DEA ESTATES WINERY, PAUL MARCONI,

3: BAY BREEZE FARMS, NATHAN BAKKER & FAMILY,

7: PRINSVILLE DAIRY FARM, DAVE & BERNARD PRINZEN & FAMILIES,

11: QUINTECREST HOLSTEINS, JEAN MCCORNOCK,

4: ROYALCROFT & KUIPERCREST HOLSTEINS, WAYNE, RENEE & JASEN KUIPERS,

8: KOOPYCREST FARMS, SHAWN KOOPMANS,

12: BLACK RIVER CHEESE COMPANY, 913 COUNTY ROAD 13, RR 2, MILFORD

1207 NORTH LAKESIDE DR., CONSECON 613-392-3164

1606 DANFORTH RD., RR 1 HILLIER 613-399-5649

19 PLEASANT BAY RD., RR 2 HILLIER 613-399-5654

15212 LOYALIST PKWY, RR 2 BLOOMFIELD 613-393-3245

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254 CTY. RD. 32, RR 1 PICTON 613-393-2691

BOX 14, 126 MAIN ST., BLOOMFIELD 613-393-2850

2296 CR. #8, RR 4 PICTON 613-961-9558

BELLEVILLE

1186 GREER ROAD, WELLINGTON

1729 CTY. RD. #7, RR 4, PICTON 613-476-4196

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HOLSTEIN BREEDERS FROM MIDDLESEX COUNTY WELCOME YOUR VISIT! 1: CAVANALECK FARMS LTD., GEORGE, JIM & NATHAN THOMPSON

5: STANTON BROS., LAURIE, SANDY, JEFF, JIM & GREG STANTON

9: LONDEDGE HOLSTEINS INC, TED & TERESA BROWN

2: SLEEGERDALE FARMS HARRY & MIKE SLEEGERS & FAMILIES

6: MEDWAY FARMS LTD., COURT & BRENT CARMICHAEL,

10: HILLMARK HOLSTEINS, GERALD HILL & FAMILY,

3: ECHO GLEN & JR HOLSTEINS PAUL & BARB HUNTER

7: BLOOMFIELD FARMS LTD, BRIAN & HEATHER BLOOMFIELD

11: MARVALE FARMS LTD, JIM MARR, 3372 GLADSTONE DR, MOSSLEY

470 THOMPSON DRIVE, BELMONT 519-644-1893

4266 WESTCHESTER RD, BELMONT 519-644-2544

JEREMY HUNTER & KATIE SAVAGE 5566 MARION ST, DORCHESTER 519-268-3414

4: COMRIE FARMS LTD, JOHN & NORM MCNAUGHTON,

22543 RICHMOND ST, LONDON 519-666-1838

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14591 TEN MILE RD, ILDERTON 519-666-1189

BARRY & MARY-ELLEN BLOOMFIELD 12684 TEN MILE RD, ILDERTON 519-666-0674

DAVE & BETH BROWN 22101 WONDERLAND RD, ILDERTON 519-666-0968

24600 POPLAR HILL RD., ILDERTON 519-666-2244

519-269-3080

8: GOLDEN MEADOW HOLSTEINS, KEN HUTCHESON,

4509 MOSSLEY DR., MOSSLEY 519-269-3605

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Open House Farm Visits *10:00 am - 3:00 pm* Friday, March 16, 2011

HOLSTEIN BREEDERS FROM GREY COUNTY WELCOME YOUR VISIT! 1:

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UNIQUE HOLSTEINS

COREY RAE & KIM RIETVELD 391567 GREY CTY. RD. 109, MT. FOREST 519-323-2538

HENRIA FARMS

THE FLINKERT FAMILY 071287 SIDE ROAD 7, CONN 519-323-9928

BLAYJOY HOLSTEINS,

TED, ALLEN & BLAINE CLARKE, 106149 SOUTHGATE ROAD 10, DUNDALK 519-923-5132

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DOROTHY & STEPHEN FRANKLAND 225786 ROAD 22, DUNDALK 519-923-5974

BRISTAL HOLSTEINS,

BRIAN BETTS, 346227 4TH CONC, FLESHERTON 519-924-3621

GLENWIN HOLSTEINS,

PATTI ALSOP 409152 HWY 4, SINGHAMPTON 519-922-2968

MILLBROOKE HOLSTEINS,

ED & KERRY MEULENDYK 269344 SOUTHLINE C, BADJEROS 519-923-6513 www.ontario.holstein.ca

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Open House Farm Visits *10:00 am - 3:00 pm* Saturday, March 19, 2011

HOLSTEIN BREEDERS FROM LEEDS & GRENVILLE COUNTIES WELCOME YOUR VISIT! 1: MAPLE-AIN HOLSTEINS, THE HUNTERS

5: GREAVESTON HOLSTEINS RON & DIANNE GREAVES

9: SNOWDAME FARM, BRUCE SNOWDON

2: DONNAVILLE HOLSTEINS RICHARD & SUSANNE SHANE

6: JOBO FARMS, HENRY & ALEX OOSTERHOF,

10: MAITLAND MEADOWS FARMS LTD., BRIAN MAITLAND,

3: ROOSBURG HOLSTEINS JOHN & NICOLAAS ROOSBURG

7: GERANN HOLSTEINS, JOHN WYNANDS

4: GOLDENDALE FARM, BRIAN SMITH

8: BENOAKS HOLSTEINS, RUSSELL BENNETT

21 HUNTER’S RD, SMITHS FALLS 613-284-1753

3158 COUNTY RD #27, RR 1, LYN 613-345-4475

78 WILTSETOWN RD, RR 3, ATHENS 613-924-2578

1802 OUTLET RD, LANSDOWNE 613-659-2365

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10628 JELLYBY RD, RR 4, NORTH AUGUSTA 613-924-9378

214 SNOWDON RD, RR 3, MERRICKVILLE 613-269-4237

661 MAITLAND RD, RR 3, JASPER 613-283-00916

2049 WYNANDS RD, RR 1, CARDINAL 613-657-4609

728 CTY RD. 21, SPENCERVILLE 613-658-5304

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Excellence

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A NEW EXCELLENT COW OR A VERY GOOD TWO-YEAR-OLD IS A BREEDING ACCOMPLISHMENT. These cows are the highlight of any herd visit and are a point of pride for their breeders and owners. From October through to the end of December, there were 390 1st time Excellent cows and 767 Very Good two-year-olds classified in Ontario. These numbers are a true testament to the commitment our breeders have to breeding structurally sound cows that will stand the test of time. Congratulations to the owners and breeders of Ontario’s new 1st time Excellent cows and Very Good two-year-olds! OCTOBER EXs WALNUTLAWN GIBSON JESSICA EX 94 WALNUTLAWN FARMS LIMITED, TAVISTOCK

KARNVILLA TRIUMPHANT RADIANT EX 93 D.W. KARN FARMS INC, WOODSTOCK

WILLSEY S STORM DELLA RED EX 93 GERRY HAZELEGER & HANK & NANCY-LEE HAZELEGER, EMBRO

CHARWILL SEPTEMBER SANDRA EX 92 CHARWILL FARMS, WALLENSTEIN

CHESTCREEK CHAPTER ALMA EX 92 BARBARA MERKLEY & SONS, MOREWOOD

CRAIGCREST DUNDEE RUBY DEE EX 92 CRAIGCREST HOLSTEINS, ARTHUR

EARLEN ALLEN LADINA EX 92

LARELEVE SAMUELO CHRISSY EX 91 ROB & JULIE EBY, AYR & GREGG HARDY, TIPTON, MI

LECREST DEREK FRIDAY EX 91 LECREST DAIRY, MILLBANK

MACLEANVIEW DILONA EX 91 ANDY MACLEAN, STAFFA

MAPLEJOG AUDREY LARTIST EX 91 MAPLEJOG HOLSTEINS, EMBRO

MEDWAY STORM SEVENUP EX 91 CARLDOT FARMS, STRATFORD, GLENBERT HOLSTEINS, EMBRO, MARTHAVEN HOLSTEINS, WOODSTOCK & KLOEPFER HOLDINGS LTD., INGERSOLL

RIV BG LIZZIE EX 91 SCOTT BRETHET, TOTTENHAM &

EARLEN FARMS LIMITED, ALMA

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EBYHOLME SS LAUREL EX 92

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REGANCREST-HM BWM IVON-ET EX 90 STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON

RICHARDO MODEST DEIDRA EX 90 CAMERON HICKLING, HANOVER & RICHARD P. KUNTZ, MILDMAY

RONBETH DINNIE LEE EX 90 LEPDALE FARMS, UXBRIDGE

RONBETH S S HOSHI EX 90 WINBEL HOLSTEINS, SUTTON WEST

HIGHVIEW JASPER JADA EX 90 HIGHVIEW JOLT JUMBO EX 90

BRIAN GROSS, NEW SAREPTA, AB &

MURLONE SPIRTE AUTUMN EX 90

RYBEEBAR ZACK MORE EX 90

BENCREST OUTSIDE PEG EX 90

BIENERT DUNDEE ANGEL EX 90

CHRISTHILL FARMS, TARA

ELMCROFT HOLSTEINS, SUNDERLAND

HERRALEA FARMS INC, UXBRIDGE

HAROLD & LOIS WRIGHT, HANOVER

MEADOWBLOOM PRIMETIME ELLA EX 90

FARHOPE TALENT MEPTUNE EX 90

BELMORAL FARMS LTD, TEESWATER FRED & MARIAN HOPKINS, ELMWOOD &

DANDYLAND DUNDEE ANGEL EX 90

MAARS MORTY DITSY-ET EX 90 STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON

MAITLAND VALLEY BLITZ NICOLE EX 90 MAITLAND VALLEY HOLSTEINS, SEAFORTH

MAPLECREST BRINN EX 90 KEN & ADAM BRUSSO, AYTON

MARADUN LEADER POLY EX 90 ALFRED RADUNER, BRECHIN

MARTINMAPLE MITTEN EX 90 RIVERBACK HOLSTEINS, GORRIE

MEADOWBLOOM GIBSON BRANDY EX 90 PAUL LEIS, ELMWOOD

MILLBROOK FARMS, PAISLEY

SOUTHBRAE DUNDEE LOCO EX 90 ROBERT W. LINHAM, LIMEHOUSE

SPRINGERHILL IGNITER CARRIE EX 90 SPRINGERHILL FARM, EDEN

STANTONS MARMAX SPARK EX 90 STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON

STELBRO SEPTEMBER REBECCA RED EX 90 PATIENCE HOLSTEINS LTD, MILDMAY

SUNNYBLOOM ALLEN HYACINTH EX 90 BLOOMFIELD FARMS LTD, ILDERTON

SUNSPARK DERRY DINAH EX 90 SUNSPARK GOLDWYN DECAL EX 90 SUNSPARK LYSTER BIANCA EX 90 SUNSPARK MODEST MICHELLE EX 90 SUNSPARK S S KATEY EX 90 SUNSPARK FARMS INC, HEPWORTH

SUNSPARK MERCHANT ASHLEE EX 90 BELMORAL FARMS LTD, TEESWATER

TERRAMAPLE FANCY LEE EX 90 JIM R. MOORE, TERRA COTTA

VALLEYCREST M S LULU EX 90 VALLEYCREST S JAMES DONNA EX 90 VALLEYCREST FARMS, MILTON

VANHOLM GIBSON HONOUR EX 90 BECKRIDGE HOLSTEINS, MARKHAM

WALLACEVIEW ALADDIN FOLDA EX 90 BORTHVIEW FARMS, MILDMAY

WERRCROFT CHAMPION MERITA EX 90 WERRCROFT FARMS LTD, OSHAWA

WILLVERN ASTRONOMICAL KERRY EX 90 WILLVERN DAMION DAME EX 90 WILLVERN FARM, CLINTON

WINHAVEN S STORM TANGIER EX 90 WINHAVEN FARMS LTD, FORDWICH

WOODFIELD LARAMIC RANE EX 90 WOODFIELD HOLSTEINS LTD, CALEDON

WOODFIELD SERGI LADY EX 90

OCTOBER VGs BACHLEE DECKER DELIGHT VG 87 CLARKVALLEY HOLSTEINS, WOODVILLE

BOSDALE F C SHANIE VG 87 BOSDALE LEAD GLORY VG 87 BOSDALE FARMS INC, CAMBRIDGE

CARLDOT SPIRTE MADONNA VG 87 CARLDOT FARMS, STRATFORD

EBYBROOK M LANDMARK LIZZA VG 87 EBYBROOK HOLSTEINS, LISTOWEL

EBYHOLME GOLDWYN BRIT VG 87 EBYHOLME SAMS BEE VG 87 EBYHOLME FARMS LTD, AYR

GOL075 ADVENT PAULA VG 87 WALNUTLAWN FARMS LIMITED, TAVISTOCK

GUYVIEW DUNDEE DOMINO VG 87 GUYVIEW FARMS, WINCHESTER

JOALFARMS LHEROS MAJESTIC VG 87 ALLAN & LORNE VIS, MURILLO

MARBRI S S FRANNY VG 87 J.E. & NANCY LOGGAN, TAVISTOCK

MOREVIEW SARALOU VG 87 BARBARA MERKLEY & SONS, MOREWOOD

ROSENHORST DOLMAN THIMBLE VG 87 J. BLEKKENHORST & SON, THUNDER BAY

SMITHDEN MR BURNS DANA VG 87 SMITHDEN HOLSTEINS INC, WOODSTOCK

SQUIBBLAND PAULA EISENHOWER VG 87 KEVIN SQUIBB, ST. PAULS

WALNUTLAWN JASPER HALLE VG 87 UPRIDGE HOLSTEINS, EMBRO

ALMAC BONZAI SADIE VG 86 ALMAC HOLSTEINS LTD, EMBRO

APPLEVUE BOLTON TRESHA VG 86 HANK & NANCY-LEE HAZELEGER & MARTIN HAZELEGER, EMBRO

AYLVIEW CANDY MR BURNS VG 86 HANK & NANCY-LEE HAZELEGER, EMBRO

BAEVERDALE NOTTINGHAM VG 86 LEON C. BAES, MITCHELL

BERTENSVILLE GOLDWYN PEPTO VG 86 CORNERVIEW FARMS INC, MITCHELL

BOSDALE IGNITER ELSA VG 86 BOSDALE FARMS INC, CAMBRIDGE

BRAINWAVE SHOTTLE LAURASIA VG 86 FRADON HOLSTEINS LTD, BRANCHTON

BROOKHILL SPIRTE TREASURE VG 86 WRIGHTHAVEN FARMS LTD., KENILWORTH

CITYVIEW DUNDEE GUM DROP VG 86 DAVID G. INNES, WOODSTOCK

CLAYNOOK OLLIE BAXTER VG 86 CLAYNOOK ORANE MR BURNS VG 86 CLAYNOOK FARMS LTD, NEW HAMBURG

CROSSWAYS DUNDEE DELLE VG 86 RICHARD TEMPELMAN, THUNDER BAY

DALMENY DUNDEE GRUDGE VG 86 BRUCE & SUSAN MODE, VANKLEEK HILL

DARCROFT VIBE GROOVY VG 86 DARCROFT FARMS LTD, WOODSTOCK

DENLEE FORTUNE JASNA VG 86 DEN-LEE FARMS LTD, NEW HAMBURG

DOUANNE TALENT GERANIUM VG 86

DR. ROBERT CATION, TERRA COTTA &

DOUGLAS DIEFENBACHER, GOWANSTOWN

WOODFIELD HOLSTEINS LTD, CALEDON

DOWNIEBROOK LUCY DUNDEE VG 86

WRIDALE KITE ANASTASIA EX 90 HAROLD & LOIS WRIGHT, HANOVER

ZETTLERDALE SAM TIFFANY EX 90 ZETTLERDALE FARMS, CHEPSTOW

ZION MILKSTAR 359 571 EX 90

DOWNIEBROOK FARMS LTD, ST. PAULS

EBY016 B G EASTER LILLY VG 86 ROB & JULIE EBY, AYR, AMAREN LANE FARM, BRANCHTON, SANDYDALE FARMS LTD, DOVER, OK, F. PRETZ, OSAWATOMIE, KS, C. KEEN, BALDWIN CITY, KS & C. RATLIFF, GARNETT, KS

STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON

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EBYHOLME F C BESSIE VG 86 JUNEL HOLSTEINS, MILLBANK

FIELDHOUSE BLITZ BOBBI LOU VG 86 FIELDHOUSE FARMS, ARISS

FRADON GOLDWYN MELEEN VG 86 FRADON HOLSTEINS LTD, BRANCHTON

FRICOSONS ZEROX ZABOOMAFOO VG 86 CORMDALE GENETICS INC, BETHANY & GENERVATIONS INC, CAMPBELLVILLE

GLAUDALE LOULU GOLDWYN VG 86 GLAUDALE FARMS, BERWICK

GLENLEA BOLTON MOTO VG 86 GLEN RHAME, ELORA

GOUDYVIEW FROSTY RUTHIE VG 86 WAYNE & SHARON GOUDY, MARKDALE

HANALEE B DELTA VG 86 GERRY HAZELEGER & HANK & NANCY-LEE HAZELEGER, EMBRO

HANALEE B GARNET VG 86 HANK & NANCYLEE HAZELEGER, EMBRO

HANALEE BODACIOUS BURNS VG 86 GERRY HAZELEGER, HANK & NANCY-LEE HAZELEGER & MARTIN HAZELEGER, EMBRO

HAVENVALLEY JASPER BARB VG 86 HAVENVALLEY PETITION SPIRTE VG 86 HAVENVALLEY HOLSTEINS, WALLENSTEIN

HAZELCREST FINAL LULU DEBBIE VG 86 HAZELCREST HOLSTEINS, EMBRO

HEERALDIC TANDEM HAPPY VG 86 GERT BREKVELD, MURILLO

HILLHAVEN LOLA MR BURNS VG 86 CLAYNOOK FARMS LTD, NEW HAMBURG

HOLZER CHAMPAGNE JESSIE VG 86 HOLZER GOLD BEAUTY VG 86 HOLZER MIGNON CHAMPAGNE VG 86 BUSHY VIEW, LAKESIDE

KARNVILLA RIPPLY JINX VG 86 D.W. KARN FARMS INC, WOODSTOCK

KRUL DOLMAN PORTINASY VG 86 KRUL HOLSTEINS LTD, ARTHUR

MARFLOR FBI OREO VG 86 MARFLOR HOLSTEINS, HARRISTON

MELARRY TALENT IANEE-ET VG 86 TOM BARNES, INNERKIP

MORSAN DUNDEE BOOBOO VG 86 HAYGREG HOLSTEINS, PUSLINCH

OLORTINE DODGE OLIVIA VG 86 OSCAR M. MARTIN, WALLENSTEIN

PETHERTON MRBURNS ROX IZZY VG 86

TORPEDO OUTSIDE ANGEL VG 86 FAIRVIEW ACRES, MOOREFIELD

TRENT CANAL GOLDWYN DORINA VG 86 MARKVALE HOLSTEINS & MARK MARKUS, BEACHVILLE

UPHOME GOLDWYN DELANCY VG 86 WALKERBRAE FARMS, GUELPH

WALNUTLAWN CARISMA PALA VG 86 WALNUTLAWN FARMS LIMITED, TAVISTOCK

WALNUTMEADOW FORTUNE PENNY VG 86 WALNUTMEADOW HOLSTEINS, ELMIRA

WELANE DAMION RIPPER VG 86 LEWIS WEBER, ELMIRA

NOVEMBER VGs ALFACROFT FORTUNE FAVOR VG 87 GLENNHOLME HOLSTEINS, CARP

APPLERIDGE BAXTER NICKY VG 87 CHRISTOPHER CLARKE, NORTH GOWER

ARDROSS GOLDWYN SAB BOO VG 87 ARDROSS HOLSTEINS, CALEDONIA

BONACCUEIL GOLDWYN ROSALIND VG 87 FERME GILLETTE INC & MARC CHARLAND & CLAUDE-ANN MOORE, EMBRUN

LINCREST ALOU ABILENE VG 87 LINCREST BALTIMOR BEULAH VG 87 LINCREST HOLSTEINS, WINCHESTER

MAPEL WOOD MR BURNS DEE DEE VG 87 MAPEL WOOD FARMS, JERSEYVILLE

MILLBROOKE S MATIC JOJO VG 87 ED MEULENDYK, BADJEROS

ASCHOUTEN GRATIS 2986 VG 86 SCHOUTEN DAIRY FARMS INC, RICHMOND

BACHLEE TALENT COQUETTE VG 86 BACHLEE TALENT MEGAN VG 86 BACHLEE FARMS, CAYUGA

BEAVER RAY FINALCUT MIRYKA VG 86 REMI LEROUX, STE. ANNE DE PRESCOTT

BENNETTDALE JUDITH VG 86 WESSON HOLSTEINS, BROCKVILLE

BERWEN STARFIRE ECCENTRIC RED VG 86 BERWEN HOLSTEINS, CUMBERLAND

BREEZE HILL FORTUNE DAYTONA VG 86 BREEZE HILL HOLSTEINS, WINCHESTER

BROWNDALE LARAMIE JETTA VG 86 BROWNDALE FARM, PARIS

C V F ROY BESSIE VG 86

HYLLTOP DOTTIE REDMARKER VG 86 VELLENGA FARMS LTD, PARIS

LIMBRA SPIRTE SALLY VG 86 LIMBRA STARFIRE FOGOLE VG 86 HUYBREGTS FARMS LTD, CRYSLER

LOCHDALE GOLDWYN MAE VG 86 DAVID J. MACMILLAN, ALEXANDRIA

LORNEVA ASTRONOMICAL MONICA VG 86 BRUCE L. LOACH & FAMILY, NEW LISKEARD

MAPLE-AIN JASPER GABBIE VG 86 MAPLE-AIN HOLSTEINS, SMITHS FALLS

MARRIED-WELL T ROBIN-RED-ET VG 86 MAPEL WOOD FARMS, JERSEYVILLE, D. BRIAN BRADLEY, ORANGEVILLE & LEGENDMAKER HOLSTEINS, MT. HOPE

MILLBROOKE BAURER KATE VG 86 ED MEULENDYK, BADJEROS

MTELGIN BAX IMAGINARY VG 86 SNOWDAME FARM, MERRICKVILLE

RIVERDOWN BALTIMOR LAMENT VG 86 RIVERDOWN HOLSTEINS, METCALFE

ROCKLEDGE PRISSY LYNDON VG 86 MAPEL WOOD FARMS, JERSEYVILLE

SHURRHOLME GOLDWYN JOHANNA 203 VG 86 MAPLE KNOLL FARMS, CAYUGA

SIGNATURE BOLTON RHYME VG 86 SIGNATURE HOLSTEINS, MORRISBURG

TEMPLETON GOLDWYN GWENYTH VG 86 TEMPLEVIEW HOLSTEINS, KEMPTVILLE

VELLHAVEN ALI REDESIGN SADERA VG 86 VELLHAVEN FARMS INC, SMITHVILLE

VELTHUIS DAMION ELLISE VG 86 VELTHUIS FARMS LTD, OSGOODE

VERNLA GOLDWYN ALLIE VG 86 VERNON MARTIN, MT. FOREST & LANHAVEN HOLSTEINS, HOLSTEIN

WEEBERLAC JESTER VG 86 TIM & DIANE GRONIGER, CARLSBAD SPRINGS

DECEMBER VGs ALEAH LT JUMP N JACK VG 87 ALEAH FARMS LTD, BEAVERTON

CARSTAR GOLDWYN ELEANOR VG 87

WRIGHTHAVEN FARMS LTD., KENILWORTH

CHERRY CREST HOLSTEINS, MARTINTOWN

RUPELEN INFAROUGE SOFIA VG 86

DOMICOLE BAXTER SHELLANE VG 86

GLENVUE HOLSTEINS, ROCKWOOD, GREG MCLEAN, BELMONT & BLAIR WEEKS, BREADALBANE, PEI

CAMERON HICKLING, HANOVER

MARKRIDGE GOLDWYN EMILYNE VG 87 QUALITY HOLSTEINS, VAUGHAN & MARKRIDGE HOLSTEINS, BEACHVILLE

JOHN MCCALLUM, STRATFORD

SKIPWELL SPIRTE TERRY VG 86 SKIPWELL FARMS INC, AYLMER

SMITHDEN CHAMPION CASSANDRA VG 86 SMITHDEN TOYSTORY LATASHA VG 86 SMITHDEN HOLSTEINS INC, WOODSTOCK

SQUIBBHAVEN BUNNY SPIRTE 3RD VG 86 DAVE SQUIBB, MITCHELL

SQUIBBLAND EMILY SPIRTE K VG 86 KEVIN SQUIBB, ST. PAULS

TAYLEA FINALCUT DELILA VG 86 FRANK J. MCMAHON, PETERBOROUGH & MT. ELGIN DAIRY FARMS, GUELPH

TIMELEN GOLDWYN PENELOPE VG 86 TIMELEN FARMS, ST. MARYS

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GILLETTE GOLDWYN MISSING YOU VG 86 FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUN

GILLETTE ROUMARE CARROLL VG 86 SNOWDAME FARM, MERRICKVILLE

GLENGARRY DUPLEX POSEY VG 86 GLENGARRY STOCK FARMS INC, APPLE HILL

GLENNHOLME FORTUNE BELLE VG 86 GLENNHOLME INGAMAR ZAZOO VG 86 GLENNHOLME HOLSTEINS, CARP

GOLDENDALE FCUT JACK VG 86 GOLDENDALE FARM, LANSDOWNE

GREAVESTON JEWEL BAXTER VG 86 GREAVESTON HOLSTEINS, NORTH AUGUSTA

HENDERCROFT GIBSON MEGA BITE VG 86 HERBERT HENDERSON, ASHTON

MARTHAVEN HOLSTEINS, WOODSTOCK

HARTVELD WINDBROOK JEWEL VG 86 HARTVELD FARMS LTD, AYLMER

HEATHER HOLME VELVET ELECTRA VG 86 GLEN MCNEIL, GODERICH

HICKLEE DAMION GRENADINE VG 86 CAMERON HICKLING, HANOVER

HIGH POINT ROX PHOEBE VG 86 HIGH POINT FARMS, PORT PERRY

HIGHVIEW LOTUS JUNIOR VG 86 HIGHVIEW HOLSTEINS, PORT PERRY

HILLMARK ROY DANDELION VG 86 GERALD W. HILL, ILDERTON

HOLTBYHOLME MANDY NAULA VG 86 HOLTBYHOLME HOLSTEINS, PORT PERRY

JBOB SPIRTE CEARA VG 86 RONALD GRANDY & AKAELA HOLSTEINS, OSHAWA

JEWELTON RE DESIGN MOON VG 86 CARLTON BAUMAN HOLSTEINS, MILDMAY

JOYROD ROSS MOLLY VG 86 RODNEY SHANTZ, GORRIE

LOA-DE-MEDE IGNITER MARY LYNN VG 86 LOA-DE-MEDE FARMS LTD, OSHAWA

LOCKMAR SPIRTE MADELLA VG 86 LOCKMAR HOLSTEINS, SUTTON WEST

MONTPREVOIR SHAQUILLE UPSIDE D VG 86 STOLL FARMS, AYLMER

NEWLANDS SEPT ELIZA VG 86 NEWLANDS FARM LTD, DORCHESTER

OCONNORS GOLDWYN CRYSTAL VG 86 JACK & JEAN OLIVER, STIRLING & O’CONNOR LAND & CATTLE CO, AJAX

PROSPERE BURNS VIGNOBLE VG 86

QUALITY HOLSTEINS, VAUGHAN

ROBROOK SPIRTE ALEXANDRA VG 86 JIM PHOENIX, UXBRIDGE

HICKLEE CARISMA GARLAND VG 87

CLEARVIEW FARM, CLARENCE CREEK RALPH RUTHERFORD, SELKIRK

FOUNTLANE FARM, ETHEL &

FERME PROSPERE INC, ORLEANS

DOMINIQUE PELLETIER, RUSSELL &

DOUGFORD LHEROS FAY VG 86

FLORBIL FARMS LTD, MILDMAY

FOUNTLANE JOURNALIST WHINUM VG 86

QUALITY DUNDEE GRIP VG 86

RUPELEN FARMS LIMITED, SPRINGHILL, NS MARK MORELAND, JOYCEVILLE

PERRY J. VAN OSCH, LUCKNOW

FLORBIL GIBSON LINDA VG 86 FLORBIL GOLDWYN WILLIE VG 86

SUNSPARK FARMS INC, HEPWORTH

RUSTOWIL DUNDEE RAMADEE VG 86 SHYLANE SHOTTLE PATRICIA VG 86

PHOENIX BROS, GREENBANK

DUTCHDALE TATOO TIPSY VG 86

GERANN ROY GRENDEL VG 87

CLEARVIEW FARM, CLARENCE CREEK

CHERRY CREST JASPER CRUNCHIE VG 86

DAPPLEDALE TALENT TRILLIUM VG 86

RESONS SOVEREIGN ARLEEN VG 87 ARROWHEAD DAIRY, TEESWATER

ATOZ ROY JASPER VG 86 CHAKELBURG HOLSTEINS, MILDMAY

BEAVERBROCK DUNDEE DELIGHT VG 86 BEAVERBROCK GOLDWYN GLAMOROUS VG 86 BEAVERBROCK FARMS, CANNINGTON

ROBROOK SPRITE PENNY VG 86 ROBROOK FARMS LTD, WOODVILLE

SHARADON SIERRA RED VITA VG 86 PAULLOR JERSEYS & HOLSTEINS, CLINTON

SMYGWATYS JASPER POGO VG 86 RAYMOND J. SMYGWATY, RUSSELL

WATDALE MIAMI MEG VG 86 DALE WATKE, HANOVER

WILLVERN LAURIN KITE VG 86 WILLVERN FARM, CLINTON

WOODFIELD CONTENDER ROSALYN VG 86 WOODFIELD HOLSTEINS LTD, CALEDON

BOREVIEW JASPER ROXY VG 86

ZACH GOLDWYN SALLY VG 86

ELMCROFT HOLSTEINS, SUNDERLAND

CORMDALE GENETICS INC, BETHANY

BYLSMA SPIRTE FAYLINN VG 86 BYLSMA FARMS LTD, BLYTH

CHAKELBURG JASPER POPCORN VG 86

& T & L CATTLE LTD, ROSEDALE, BC

ZIMMER GOLDWYN JAZZ VG 86 JIM PHOENIX, UXBRIDGE & FRANK PHILLIPSON, COMBRIA

CHAKELBURG HOLSTEINS, MILDMAY

CHRISTHILL SHOTTLE ISSY VG 86 CHRISTHILL FARMS, TARA

COOKVIEW GOLDWYN MONIQUE VG 86 KEVIN COOK, STRATFORD

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THE ONTARIO HOLSTEIN BRANCH WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE ALL 2 YEAR OLDS CLASSIFYING VG-88 OR HIGHER, all Excellent cows classifying EX-94 or higher and all animals that have achieved 125,000 kilograms of milk that are bred and/or owned by Ontario Holstein breeders. These cows are truly in a league of their own and are, as the title says, the best of the breed. Congratulations to all the breeders and owners of these great Ontario cows!

EX 94 & Higher • CRESTLEA ASTRO KAREN EX 96 2E Bred by Rick Shaw, Metcalfe & owned by Quality Holsteins, Vaughan • GILLETTE MORTY JERIANE EX 95 2E Bred and owned by Ferme Gillette Inc, Embrun • MAPLE-AIN OUTSIDE WAKENDA EX 95 5E Bred and owned by Maple-Ain Holsteins, Smiths Falls • QUALITY GIBSON FINSCO EX 95 3E Bred and owned by Quality Holsteins, Vaughan • SHEAROAD GILBERT AVALON 95 4E 1* Bred by Shearoad Farms, Richmond & owned by Maplekeys Farms, Aylmer • ALMARLEA RUBENS FRANCISCA EX 94 Bred and owned by Almarlea Holsteins, Brockville • HILL VIEW ALLEN MISSY EX 94 2E Bred and owned by Dwyre Farms Ltd, Elgin • MAPLE HOLME B F CINDERELLA EX 94 Bred by Scott Caldwell, Carp & owned by Glennholme Holsteins, Carp & Signature Holsteins, Morrisburg • ULMAR SPIRTE LIMA EX 94 2E Bred and owned by Hans Pfister, Mitchell • WALNUTLAWN GIBSON JESSICA EX 94 Bred and owned by Walnutlawn Farms Limited, Tavistock

2 Year Olds VG 88 Points or Higher • R-Z BAXTER CARAMEL-ET VG 89 Owned by Ferme Gillette, Embrun & Ferme Maryclerc Inc, A & R Boulet Inc, Olivier Leclerc & Dany-Pierre Rondeau, QC • BOSDALE DUNDEE LUSTRE VG 88 Bred and owned by Bosdale Farms Inc & John Hunyady, Cambridge & Kitchener • CALBRETT SHOTTLE TEEKAH VG 88 Bred by Cormdale Genetics & Dan Doner, Bethany & Courtice & Owned by Silvercap Holsteins, Puslinch • EBY016 PSS TRINITY VG 88 Bred and owned by Rob & Julie Eby, Ayr • GLENEIL MR BURNS FLOUNDER VG 88 Bred and owned by Gleneil Farms, Dalkeith

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• GUYVIEW JASPER JITTERBUG VG 88 Bred by Guyview Farms, Winchester and owned with Ralph J. Fawcett, Winchester • KARAHOLME GOLDWYN IMAGINATION VG 88 Bred and owned by Karaholme Holsteins, Drayton • QUALITY M A FINIE VG 88 Bred and owned by Quality Holsteins, Vaughan • SIGNATURE JASPER KAT VG 88 Bred and owned by Glennholme Holsteins, Carp & Signature Holsteins & Todd Edwards, Morrisburg

Over 125,000 kilograms of Milk • GILLETTE E SMURF VG 88 Bred and owned by Ferme Gillette Inc, Embrun

206,934 kgs.

• EMBRDALE FAITH SKYCHIEF EX 2E 3* Embrdale Farm, Indian River

173,485 kgs.

• NORWOOD PRELUDE MARNIE VG 89 2* 146,434 kgs. Bred by Norwood Holsteins, Troy & owned by Ron Canning, Palmerston • HELLING ASTRE KAREN VG 88 Bred and owned by Helling Holsteins, Omemee

135,489 kgs.

• DEJO AEROLINE SUGAR VG 85 Bred and owned by William De Jong, Morrisburg

132,970 kgs.

• WEBSTAR LEE LORA VG 85 Bred and owned by Scenic Holsteins, St. Mary’s

130,427 kgs.

• FIELDHOUSE LEADER LINSEED VG 88 Bred and owned by Fieldhouse Farms, Ariss

128,976 kgs.

• OCONNORS AEROLINE LUCIE EX 127,743 kgs. Bred by Three Valley Farm, Bradford & O’Connor Land & Cattle Co, Ajax • INNESCROFT TARTAN ELLEN GP 81 127,390 kgs. Bred by Allan Innes & owned by Matthew Innes, Embro • RIPPLEBROOK RUDOLPH BERTHA GP 82 Bred and owned by Ripplebrook Farm, Napanee

126,935 kgs.

• SUMMITHOLM COPPER CLAIRE VG 85 126,256 kgs. Bred and owned by Joe Loewith & Sons Ltd., Lynden

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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 October through the end of November 2010! ANIMAL NAME CLASS AGE M F P

YEARLINGS BRABANTIA S S MARINA BRABANTIA FARMS INC, WILLIAMSBURG, ON STANTONS SAUCY JOSE STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON, ON STANTONS BAXTER EVERYTHING STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON, ON RINGIA ARTIC JAQULIN RINGIA FARMS LTD, LAKESIDE, ON GERLEID BUCKEYE VENUS HOFTYZER FARMS LTD, FRANKFORD, ON

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GP-82

01-09

320

326

285

931

(+102)

(+124)

(+74)

(+300)

GP-82

01-11

339

382

321

1042

(+86)

(+131)

(+76)

(+293)

VG-85

01-10

332

399

307

1038

(+79)

(+148)

(+62)

(+289)

F-68

01-11

346

376

348

1070

(+87)

(+111)

(+88)

(+286)

GP-82

01-10

350

378

343

1071

(+84)

(+109)

(+82)

(+275)

MISTY SPRINGS BOLTON LACEY VG-86 02-01 SUNNYLODGE FARMS INC, CHESTERVILLE & HESSHOLM HOLSTEINS, KEMPTVILLE, ON GOLDENDALE MRS BURNS VG-85 02-01 GOLDENDALE FARM, LANSDOWNE, ON STANTONS BOLTON MARGE VG-86 02-00 STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON, ON H-BRIDGE PASTEL ROMI G-76 02-00 HIGH BRIDGE FARMS, PARKHILL, ON STONYBROOK MLEADER ADORA GP-82 02-06 HOSKIN FARMS LTD, COBOURG, ON

317

333

316

966

(+120)

(+140)

(+125)

(+385)

305

383

327

1015

(+93)

(+167)

(+112)

(+372)

345

379

341

1065

(+92)

(+128)

(+96)

(+316)

327

329

310

966

(+110)

(+101)

(+90)

(+301)

306

345

312

963

(+86)

(+112)

(+101)

(+299)

2 YEAR OLDS

3 YEAR OLDS

ELM BEND GEMSTONE ELM BEND HOLSTEINS, BRANTFORD, ON SILDAJAK JIM ANINA SILDAJAK HOLSTEIN, EMBRUN, ON KATERDALE TITUS IRENE MAITLAND VALLEY HOLSTEINS, SEAFORTH, ON GILLETTE ZENITH 2ND STORY FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUN, ON STEELEACRE SALTO ANGELICA LONDON DAIRY FARMS, LONDON, ON

VG-87

03-06

311

371

294

976

(+94)

(+156)

(+76)

(+326)

VG-85

03-06

347

266

320

933

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WEST PORT BATTIN’ ROUGE II SALE

BRUCE COUNTY CLUB SALE

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2010 AT WEST PORT HOLSTEINS

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010 AT CARSON FARM & AUCTION

1ST CHOICE OF “MAGNA P” FEMALE FROM SCIENTIFIC GOLD DISH RAE.............................................$20,000 Buyer: Felix Lemay, Ferme Dudoc, Ste-Croix, QC

HICKLEE GOLDWYN BAILEY............................................... $2,600 Buyer: Zettlerdale Farms, Chepstow, ON

TOP SELLERS

WEST PORT SHOTTLE BELIEVE.......................................... $9,000 Buyer: Promark Holsteins, Syracus, NY & Scott J. Wilson, Port Perry, ON APRIL 2011 CHOICE “DETOX” FEMALE FROM MISTY SPRINGS BOLTON BAILEY....................................... $8,600 Buyer: Scott J. Wilson, Port Perry, ON

93 LOTS (Live & Unborn) AVERAGE. .................................. $2,900 27 EMBRYOS LOTS AVERAGE....................................$427.78

THE NORTH AMERICAN TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010 AT BRUBACHER SALES ARENA

TOP SELLERS

IDEE MR SAM LYZZ.................................................................$59,000 Buyer: Idee Holsteins & Crasdale Farms, Hunter River, PEI, Clark W. Woodmansee III, Preston, CT & Bert Tuytel, Chilliwack, BC

TOP SELLERS

ATOZ WILDMAN JUNIPER..................................................... $2,200 Buyer: Harold Jelinski, New Lowell, ON FLORBIL GOLDWYN WIZARD.............................................. $2,100 Buyer: Vanderkuylen Holsteins Ltd. ALBADON LYMAN DEE........................................................... $2,100 Buyer: Vanderkuylen Holsteins Ltd. MARTROCK SPIRTE NINA...................................................... $2,100 Buyer: Wal-Bar Cattle Inc.

17 LOTS AVERAGE...........................................................$1,702.94

SALE OF STARS

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2010 AT THE ROYAL WINTER FAIR

TOP SELLERS

50% OWNERSHIP IN A 1ST CHOICE “WINDBROOK” OR “SNOWMAN” MALE FROM WIAMY KYANA BOLTON...$100,000 Buyer: Kyana B Syndicate, Campbellville, ON

FIRST CHOICE OF JULY ‘11 “ALTAIOTA” OR MAY ‘11 “HANDY” FEMALE FROM REGANCREST G BROCADE......................$14,600 Buyer: Chris Curtiss, Aurora, IA

MS C-HAVEN OMAN KOOL..................................................$76,000 Buyer: Marita Holsteins, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Granja La Ponderosa, Cantabria, Spain & Lookout Holsteins, Canton-de-Hatley, QC.

ARETHUSA-I GOLD MARCHE.............................................$13,900 Buyer: T & L Cattle Company, Rosedale, BC

FIRST CHOICE OF “WINDBRROK” OR “SNOWMAN” FEMALE FROM WIAMY KYANA BOLTON............................................$64,000 Buyer: Sebastien Dion, Pintendre, QC

107 LOTS (Live & Unborn) AVERAGE. ...........................$4,703.74

PERTH COUNTY CLUB SELECT SALE

ROCKYMOUNTAIN MANOMAN DIMPLE......................$64,000 Buyer: Ferme La Pacha, Cantley, Ferme Stepido Enr, Luskville, Ferme Jolicap Inc, Cap-St-Ignance & Ferme Geranette Enr, Lac-Des-Iles, QC

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010 AT CARSON FARM & AUCTION

88 LOTS (Live & Unborn) AVERAGE. ...........................$19,822.73

STONEBED DUPLEX ROXQUETTE.................................... $4,600 Buyer: Daniel Gerber & Donald Horne, Stratford, ON

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TOP SELLER

ROBROOK GOLDWYN CANDY............................................ $4,000 Buyer: Kaymanor Holsteins, Stratford, ON MACLEA CARISMA ADELINE................................................ $3,500 Buyer: Beaumont Farms, Monkton, ON

39 LOTS AVERAGE...........................................................$1,889.74

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Eastern Ontario/Western Quebec Championship Show

2010

BY JASON FRENCH

THE TWO PROVINCES UNITED ONCE AGAIN TO HAVE A STRONG SHOW AT THE A.M. BARR ARENA ON THE UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH-KEMPTVILLE CAMPUS ON OCTOBER 15TH, 2010 Officiating the day was Callum McKinven from North Hatley, QC and he sorted through 195 head on the wet, damp day. The heifer classes started with a Summer Calf class with 10 entries and winning the class was Mary Inn Elle Sanchez for Mary Inn Holsteins and Jean Daniel Corbeil. A pair of stylish black calves not only stood beside each other in the Senior Calf class, but ended up taking the Junior and Reserve Champion honours. Winright Jasper Tropicana took the Junior Champion ribbon for Bruce & Susan Mode, as their daughter Kelsey once again led her 4-H calf to victory. Reserve Champion was another 4-H calf as Kelly Velthuis led her project Greenlane Jasper Sana for owners Riverdown Holsteins, Velthuis Farms Ltd and Mary Inn Holsteins. Gleneil Farms entry of Gleneil Jasper Fajita won the Junior Yearling class and took Honourable Mention champion. Brian and Jill Rivington and family had their Glennholme Junior Herd win over 9 other herds and also claimed Junior Breeder and Exhibitor banners of the heifer show.

The milking classes started with Signature Jasper Kat winning the Milking Senior Yearling Class for Signature Holsteins, Glennholme Holsteins and Todd Edwards. She also was awarded Honourable Mention Intermediate Champion behind Barrvalley Goldwyn Cane the winning Senior 3 Year Old and Reserve Intermediate Champion. Cane’s owners are Signature Holsteins, Chestcreek Holsteins and Brian J Enright. A show ring veteran, Hendercroft Lheros Gumball, won the Mature Cow class for Herb Henderson as well as anchoring the winning Breeder’s Herd for Hendercroft. The overall Grand Champion of the day could not be denied to the winning Five Year Old, Maple Holme B F Cinderella for Signature Holsteins and Glennholme Holsteins. This Braedale Freelance daughter also won Best Udder in her class as well as the Gay Lea Foods Production award for her age group. Herb Henderson was awarded the Premier Breeder Banner as well being the reserve Premier Exhibitor.

A marked catalogue from the show is available on the Ontario Holstein website that will show the additional Ontario winners. Congratulations to the show committee for a very well organized show, supporting sponsors and to the exhibitors from Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec that continue to support the show in Kemptville.

Showmanship winners at the 2010 Eastern Ontario/Western Quebec Championship Show. From left: judge, John Crowley, H.M. Bronwyn O’Neill, Res. Jessica Wales & Champion Kelsey Mode. Several sponsors were on hand for the presentation. (Photo by Tara McKinven)

Autumn Opportunity Holstein Show

2010

BY JASON FRENCH

THE ORANGEVILLE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY’S FACILITY HAS BECOME A TREMENDOUS VENUE TO HOLD EVENTS INCLUDING THE POPULAR AUTUMN OPPORTUNITY HOLSTEIN SHOW. THERE WERE 212 HEAD SHOWN AT THIS YEAR’S EDITION, AND JUDGE JOHN BUCKLEY OF LINDSAY, ON WAS GIVEN THE TASK OF SORTING THE CLASSES.

The first champions crowned that day were the 4-H Champions. Andrew Lockie of York Region led his summer yearling Lockmar Sidney Dorothy to the Champion 4-H calf honours, and following as Reserve was Elmcroft Attic Lady shown by Rachel Jebson Durham West. The Autumn Opportunity also recognizes the top Red and White Holsteins at the show and this year Helmcrest Camden Rosie-Red won the Junior Champion claim for this division. She is exhibited by Scott Brethet and Mt Elgin Dairy Farm. Just off of her Junior Champion win at World Dairy Expo, Craigcrest Rubies Gold Rejoice won the Intermediate Yearling class and went on to be named Junior Champion of the show for owners Elgin and Joan Craig of Arthur. The Crowley family was excited to have the Reserve Champion on their 1st place Senior Calf, Crovalley Goldwyn Rhapsody who also www.ontario.holstein.ca

stood as part of their first place Junior Herd. 4-H Champion, Lockmar Sidney Dorothy was the Honourable Mention Champion for Lockmar Holsteins of Sutton West. The lineup of milking cows during the afternoon impressed everyone with the quality and balance of the entries. Grand Champion female went to the winning Five Year Old, Salem Astonomical Justine for owners Piggott Farms and Marthaven as this cow displayed a very well-attached udder and a powerful frame. The Reserve Champion was Frahill Goldwyn Dixie the 1st place Senior 3 Year Old and the Intermediate Champion for owners Barclay Phoenix, Icon Holsteins and Angela Rule. Gordel Goldwyn Peg was the winning Four Year Old and the Honourable Mention cow of the show. The day was completed with Quality Holsteins claiming the first place Breeder’s herd as well as Premier Breeder and Exhibitor.

The committee also introduced a showmanship competition the night before the show with 42 participants competing in front of judge Mike West of Orangeville. Rachel Jebson of Durham West was the winner with Matt Van Osch of Huron as the Reserve Showperson. Justin Crowley of Peterborough was the Honourable Mention Showperson.

Salem Astronomical Justine was named Grand Champion for owners Piggot Farms and Marthaven Holsteins. (Photo by Tara MacArthur) the

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2010 Ontario Red & White Holstein Show Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Judge: Chris Hill - 72 Head Junior Champion: Helmcrest Glacier Gloria Red Scott Brethet, Mt. Elgin Dairy Farms & Helmcrest Holsteins Reserve Junior Champion: Helmcrest Glacier Gale Red Scott Brethet & Mt. Elgin Dairy Farms Grand Champion:

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Monday, September 6, 2010 Judge: Brad Eggink - 46 Head Junior Champion: Sunnycreek Cha-Ching Lorne & Cynthia Vis Reserve Junior Champion: Joalfarms Goldwyn Backflip Lorne & Allan Vis Grand Champion:

Rosenhorst Jolt Shania J. Blekkenhorst & Son Reserve Champion:

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The Cherry on Top of an Unforgettable Year!

BY CHRISTINA CROWLEY

EVERY 4-H MEMBER DREAMS OF LEADING A CLASS WINNER, A JUNIOR CHAMPION AND MAYBE EVEN A GRAND CHAMPION CALF AT THE CANADIAN 4-H CLASSIC JUNIOR DAIRY SHOW. WHILE ONLY SOME WILL ACHIEVE THIS FEAT IN THEIR CAREER, IT IS A GREAT GOAL TO WORK TOWARDS AND AN EVEN SWEETER VICTORY IF THEY ACTUALLY ACCOMPLISH IT!

The unbelievable year that South Simcoe 4-H’er Ashley O’Hara had this past show season only gets sweeter when you hear of how the story came to be in the first place. A truly remarkable story with humble beginnings; it all began in a sale ring with a baby calf and a keen eye for a good show animal.

impressive resume for a calf that stood further a Christmas present was a heifer as well! down the row at previous shows as a baby This embryo present wasn’t just your typical March calf. embryo either; it was a To-Mar-D-Fortune embryo out of Quality Carlton Pam, one of Trisha was purchased originally under Ashley’s Canada’s newest EX-97 2* cows and bred by own prefix “Sahara Holsteins”- a prefix she one of the most renowned herds in the World: created when she became a Junior Member Quality Holsteins of Woodbridge, Ontario. of Holstein Canada. This past spring, Trisha Ashley sees these new additions to her herd as Ashley and her older brother Devin, who is was purchased by Terry Beckett of Beckholm great projects over the winter before the show now a Holstein Canada Classifier, share the Holsteins in Sunderland with the agreement season starts again next spring. She appreciates same keen eye for a good-looking animal that Ashley could still take Trisha as her 4-H that these calves and the animals she purchases and this “eye” helped them purchase one of project for the year. all come from nice pedigree cow families and the most popular animals of this year’s show reliable herds. season- Rockymountain Goldwyn Trisha. Ashley and Trisha’s show season record In the summer of 2009, while attending together is impeccable! When asked whether While this year feels like somewhat of a the Rockymountain High Sale in Cochrane, Ashley was nervous leading Trisha at the shows blur after all the amazing memories and Alberta, Devin and Ashley set their sights knowing that she had a possible contender achievements both Ashley and Trisha have on a four month old Goldwyn calf who they for champion honours, Ashley said she was accomplished, Ashley does in fact remember admired secondarily for her looks, but primarily “pretty nervous knowing that there was a bit how she felt when she was leading her calf for her deep pedigree as a descendant of the of pressure as the year progressed and Trisha in the final Grand Champion calf parade famous Mapel Wood Lee Diamonds VG-87- did better at each show.” An important point while the judge of the Canadian 4-H Classic 2YR-CAN 16*. This “cheaper” purchase of Ashley noted was that a lot of the work to Junior Dairy show was selecting his winnerthe sale at $4,200 would turn out to be one of make Trisha look good didn’t just happen in complete and utter nervousness. Once her the smartest purchases as Trisha would go on the ring the day of the show; it took place calf was selected first in the Junior Yearling to be the 2010 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair leading up to the show. Trisha was housed class, she “suspected she could do well- but Junior Champion, Reserve Junior Champion at the O’Hara’s farm, Dandyland Holsteins, wasn’t really expecting anything”- an attitude at World Dairy Expo, Grand Champion Calf where Ashley and Devin have a show barn she always went into every show with. While at the Canadian 4-H Classic Junior Dairy dedicated solely to raising a few show animals- she knew Trisha was ready, she didn’t want to Show and recently named All-Ontario Junior Trisha was one of those animals. go in over-confident because she believes it Yearling & 4-H Junior Yearling. Quite the truly isn’t over until it’s over. Although based Ashley’s family milks 65 cows in on the judges reasons in the class, Ashley had York region in partnership with their a gut feeling that perhaps she could be leading uncle. When Ashley was offered the the Grand Champion calf and when he finally chance to join Holstein Canada as shook her hand to award her the champion a Junior Member in 2009, receive prize, she was “speechless, happy and almost her own prefix and own animals in tears but it was truly the best feeling in under this prefix, she jumped on the the World.” When she looks back now after opportunity. Her prefix of Sahara a roller coaster of a year, she thinks of the Holsteins now boasts 6 animals “crazy feat” she accomplished and remembers including four animals purchased the day she brought Trisha off the trailer, from past Rockymountain High not having any idea that little calf would be sales. Two of these four animals a Grand Champion calf one day. Ashley still purchased from Rockymountain jokes that after purchasing Trisha (who was were embryos and are now yearling her and her brother’s first purchase ever!) they heifers. You could say Ashley has called their parents to say they would have had somewhat of “beginners luck” a “surprise coming home with them,” but it because an embryo she received wasn’t until Trisha stepped off the trailer a few Ashley O’Hara with RockyMountain Goldwyn Trisha last Christmas from her parents as CONTINUED ON PAGE 68

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2010 CANADIAN 4-H CL ASSIC JUNIOR DAIRY SHOW - 31 YEARS AND STILL GOING STRONG!

360 OF CANADA’S TOP DAIRY YOUTH FROM 51 TEAMS ACROSS 7 CANADIAN PROVINCES TOOK PART IN THE 31ST ANNUAL CANADIAN 4-H CLASSIC JUNIOR DAIRY SHOW AT THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR ON NOVEMBER 6-8, 2010. 4-H MEMBERS AGE 12-21 DEMONSTRATED THE 4-H MOTTO OF “LEARN TO DO BY DOING” AS THEY WORKED TOGETHER TO PRODUCE TOP QUALITY DISPLAYS AND EXCEPTIONALLY WELL-GROOMED ANIMALS, AND INTERACT WITH THE PUBLIC. MANY NEW FRIENDSHIPS WERE MADE AND EXISTING ONES STRENGTHENED AS THE PARTICIPANTS COMPETED AS INDIVIDUALS AND AS TEAMS AT THE “OLYMPICS” OF 4-H DAIRY SHOWS.

Showmanship Judge, Bloyce Thompson of Charlottetown, PEI, along with his Associate Judge, Carl Phoenix of Greenbank, ON certainly had their work cut out for them as they sorted through three tremendously strong groups of showmanship. Champion Showperson was awarded to the 1st Place Senior Justin Crowley from Peterborough County with Reserve going to the 2nd Place Senior Kelsey Mode from Prescott County. Honourable Mention honours went to the 1st Place Intermediate Katelyn Crest of Alberta. Conformation judge Paul Trapp of Taylor, WI, USA, had a big job to do as the quality ran deep through all conformation classes. Judge Trapp awarded Grand Champion calf to the 1st Place Holstein Junior Yearling Heifer, Rockymountain Goldwyn Trisha, shown by Ashley O’Hara from South Simcoe. Reserve Grand Champion honours were awarded to the 1st Place Senior Calf Augure Reine Laramie, shown by Patricia Auger of Quebec East. Honourable Mention went to Andrew Lockie of York Region on his 1st Prize Summer Yearling Lockmar Sidney Dorothy. Meanwhile, back in the barn, the competition was full-steam ahead as the county and provincial teams competed for the best exhibit award. The team from Waterloo finished on top, followed very closely by Northumberland, Durham West, Lanark and Perth. A difference of a mere 1.6 points was all that separated 1st from 5th! Northumberland was named the winners of the Best Group of Three with Quebec East coming in a close second. Northumberland County was also awarded the prestigious “Bill Edelstein Bowl” for the Premier County, for accumulating the most overall points of showmanship, conformation and best exhibit. A new feature of this year’s show was the “Breeder of Distinction.”

Conformation Champions: Judge Paul Trapp, Olivia Groniger, John Gilliland, Kubota, Patricia Auger, Ashley O’Hara, Craig Bremner, TD, Jackie Burgess & Norm McNaughton, Semex

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Marc Comtois of Comestar Holsteins in Victoriaville, Quebec was named this year’s Breeder of Distinction and was on hand to meet & greet the participants during the show. Marc also generously donated two female embryos from the famous Laurie Sheik family for a draw. Allison Melenhorst of Carleton County was the lucky winner of this great genetic prize! The Classic is not just another 4-H show, but an elite opportunity for the nation’s dairy youth to showcase their talent and unite with other keen 4-H’ers at a world-class event. We thank sponsors TD Canada Trust, Kubota Canada, Semex Alliance and Holstein Canada who were on hand throughout the day. Without their commitment to the agricultural youth, shows such as the Classic simply would not happen. Various other guests were also on hand to bring greetings throughout the show.

Showmanship Champions: Judge Bloyce Thompson, Associate Judge Carl Phoenix, John Gilliland, Kubota Canada, Kelsey Mode, Justin Crowley, Craig Bremner, TD Canada Trust, Jackie Burgess & Olivia Groniger

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Our Big Fat Trip to Madison

BY TARA BULLOCK

THIS PAST YEAR WE HAVE SEEN A FANTASTIC GROWING SEASON FOR CROPS WHICH HAVE RESULTED IN HIGHER YIELDS THAN MOST HAD EVER EXPECTED! IT ALL STARTED WITH AN EARLY SPRING HERE IN ONTARIO AND WHEN EACH OF THE DISTRICTS WERE CHOOSING THEIR WINNERS FOR THE ONTARIO DAIRY YOUTH AWARD, MANY AROUND THE TABLES WERE DISCUSSING HOW MUCH GRAIN WAS ALREADY IN THE GROUND AND WE HAD NOT EVEN CELEBRATED EASTER! Thankfully the year continued along very well with the right balance of rain and sun to get some very high quality hay in the barn for the coming winter months. I am sure like the other 3 men who went on this trip with me they were also glad to have an earlier harvest in order to leave everything at home in good shape considering we would all be gone from our respective operations for one week. Those of us chosen to represent our different districts were treated to a complimentary trip to the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. This trip is presented each year to four Ontario Holstein breeders who are between 25-35 years of age as of January 1st. The Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund and the Ontario Holstein Branch provide the resources to make this all possible.

been in this business. He too like Chris seems very comfortable to talk cow families all night. Dave was and still is a hog farmer who also happens to dairy farm. Obviously he is a very ambitious guy to be able to work in two different industries and to also climb the very steep learning curve required to be able to succeed in this business.

mammary system due to a severe case of mastitis. As long as she originally milked from that quarter prior to the illness, then the classifier doesn’t mark her down on that area. The farms we toured, the cattle we saw and the different management styles we were exposed to gave us all a chance to reflect and think about our own operations at home. How are we managing our own herds, what could we do differently, how can we continue to grow, excel and thrive in a business that never stays still? We were able to ask questions about how they feed, grow and develop their animals. What are their future plans, where do they see this industry in 5, 10, 20 years time? At each stop we made we were able to look at each of these areas with a very critical eye and hear from their point of view where they see this industry going. Each stop had very valuable ideas which sparked interesting, and thought provoking conversations both in the barn and in the car afterwards. All of this gave me a new sense of energy to go home and be thankful for our own operation, create new ideas for changes to improve and to hopefully add to the industry through our own business.

I, Tara Bullock was chosen to represent the East Central area. I was raised on a dairy farm, married a dairy farmer and now help to run our own operation. My main hope for this trip was to ask questions and listen as much as possible to be able to take home new ideas in all areas which will help our own business to grow and thrive. My father always said that “a change was as good as a break” and so this trip also provided a chance After many emails, itinerary preparations and last for rejuvenation and re-energizing the batteries minutes lists, hugs and kisses from kids/spouses for when I came home to go to work again. Just at home we were packed and on our way. As we prior to leaving my grandmother asked me how sped down the highway with Adrian VanderWeilen Randy (my husband) was going to manage 3 kids, at the wheel it soon became apparent that this was 50 cows to milk, other chores and kids’ activities going to be a very interesting trip! Our companion while I was gone. I simply replied “the same way I from the east was Chris Uhr of Knonaudale did last year when it was his turn to go to Madison Farms Inc from Chrysler, Ontario. Chris was our only I am leaving him a weeks worth of meals navigator which suited him well. Chris is a wealth in the freezer!” In other words don’t be afraid to of knowledge and made for some very interesting take a chance, let your name stand for your county conversations over dinner. His knowledge of competitions when asked and it might just result The graciousness and hospitality we were greeted cows, cow families and bull pedigrees was quite in a week that changes your whole perspective on with was indicative of the people still involved in astounding. this business! the dairy industry. They were busy too, but willing to have us in and show us around and make us feel The boys from the west were Tyler Brander of While on the trip we toured a wide variety of welcome. The social fabric of this business is built Branderlea Farms and Dave McKay of Davlin farms which ranged from 50 cow tie stalls to around the people who are leaders in their own Farms. These two were very different and yet 22,000 cow parlour operations. It was one of communities and who are pioneers of positive seemed to get along exceedingly well. Tyler is the most widely informative tours I have ever change within this business. These characteristics from a family of dairy farmers and has always experienced. There are many differences between transcend not only from their own farm to the how the Holstein industry functions in show ring, but it also illustrates their dedication the US versus our Canadian kind of to this breed, this business and to the future way. They value very functional dairy of the Holstein cow. We would certainly like to cattle which have to work. A few of thank once again the families and owners who the farms we toured actually preferred operate the following; Long Haven Holsteins, Tria shorter, more compact type of cow Koebel Holsteins and Jerseys, Milk Source, Ragnar which excelled in heel depth and correct Holsteins, Ever-Green Holsteins, Elm Lawn legs and a well balanced udder. There is Farms, Budjon Holsteins, Rosy Lane Holsteins a very big emphasis on the health traits and Widner’s Cheese Cellars. and this could be seen with the amount of “O Man” blood in many of the The International Show at the World Dairy Expo larger operations. Their classification was once again a fantastic show of all the great system was also not quite what we might cattle in North America. This was the icing on be used to here in Canada. Apparently the cake for all of us after a long week. When we it is possible for a cow to go down in headed for home again it was apparent to each of score from what she was previously us that the “ Canadian Kind” is still a very strong classified. We all found this to be odd and vibrant part of the Holstein industry and with considering that doesn’t happen north continuous work and due diligence will remain as of the border. Another difference in such for many years to come. 2010 Ontario Dairy Youth Award Winners at Budjon Fams: their system is that a cow will not be CONTINUED ON PAGE 68 (l to r) Dave McKay, Chris Uhr, Tyler Brander and Tara Bullock. held at fault if she is unbalanced in her

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2010 President’s Cup Youth Showmanship Competition

BY JENNIFER KYLE

ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, THE PRESIDENT’S CUP HOLSTEIN YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION WAS ONCE AGAIN HELD FOLLOWING THE NATIONAL HOLSTEIN SHOW AT THE ROYAL WINTER FAIR.

Unlike the other major youth show at the Royal, The Canadian 4-H Classic Junior Dairy Show, that requires the participants to be a member of 4-H and show their current project animal, eligible youth do not necessarily have to be a member of 4-H to show in the President’s Cup. Nor do they have to show their own calf, as long as it was an animal shown in the open Holstein Show. This year 47 competitors aged 16 – 21 flexed their showmanship skills before judge Jeff West of Tottenham, Ontario for the 21st edition of the show.

existence before assuming the “President’s 2010 President’s Cup Top Five Cup” title in 1990. 1st Jenna Haelzle, Harriston 2nd Stephanie Warner, Peterborough A number of previous winners were on hand 3rd Rachel Jebson, Sunderland this year and were recognized in the centre of the ring during the show as a tribute to 4th Justin Crowley, Peterborough 5th Danielle Saelman, Abbotsford, BC years past. At the end of the day, judge West selected Jenna Haelzle of Harriston as the 2010 winner of the President’s Cup. Following behind her in second place was Stephanie Warner of Peterborough and in third was Rachel Jebson of Sunderland.

This was the 57th Holstein youth showmanship competition held at the Royal. Congratulations to all of the competitors for The show was originally titled the Lawara a great show again this year! 2010 President’s Cup Winner. Pictured from left: judge Jeff West, Jenna Competition for the first 36 years of its Haelzle and Jane Whaley, Holstein Canada. (Photo by Ella Wright)

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Participation for Profit PROGRAM DETAILS (VALID TILL DECEMBER 31, 2011): • Herd consultation visit with an experienced classifier. Discuss the potential benefits of classification and how the information can be used on your farm.

Huberts Meadow Farm MOOREFIELD, ONTARIO

• Free herd visit fee (value $75) for first classification. Take advantage of this no-obligation opportunity to see how this service can help you.

HUBERTS MEADOW FARM HAS ALWAYS BEEN A WELL-MANAGED, CLOSED HERD, BUT WITH • You don’t need a registered herd to have your cows classified. If you decide to register your THE ADDITION OF HOLSTEIN CANADA AND classified animals at a later date their score will be applied. CANWEST DHI PROGRAMS, THEY ARE NOW ABLE TO SET NEW BENCHMARKS FOR THEIR • If you haven’t registered animals in more than 3 years we can help you with that: HERD. THIS 80-COW HOLSTEIN OPERATION IN • Registration fee discounted by 50% for all animals (excluding base) registered MOOREFIELD, ON, IS OWNED BY BROTHERS within 6 months of commitment to program. ED AND BILL HUBERTS WITH THEIR FATHER • No charge to transfer ownership of animals resident in herd prior to commitment BEN (AT 80 YEARS OF AGE!) SUPPORTING to program. AND ASSISTING HIS SONS WHEREVER HE • Ontario Holstein Field staff available to help you with the registration process CAN. Herd sires out of Quality Holsteins have bred the herd for the past 25 years. This gave them a great base to begin the use of AI on their cows. With the help of their Gencor Promate report, they select proven sires that will improve feet and legs as well as mammary systems. Their heifer farm is located at Palmerston and they are currently running a grandson of Quality BC Frantisco. They have been able to reduce their age at first calving by two months as they now average 24.5 months of age. This is credited to proper information at breeding and a new calf barn that has accelerated the growth of the young stock. In 2007, they registered their herd through Holstein Canada’s enrolment program with assistance from Ontario Holstein staff. The ability to know more information about individual animals and make better breeding decisions to reduce inbreeding is the value they see in registration. They have also seen the benefit of selling young fresh cows that are now registered. Classification of the herd was another step that Ed and Bill decided would benefit the herd. They have learned a lot from the classifier’s visit as they now know there are more parts of the cow to concentrate on. They classify all two year olds and are now classifying more mature cows as well. They are off to a great start as Huberts Meadow Cartel 548 is their first VG-85 two year old! Classification offers them a benchmark tool to know how their herd ranks amongst Canada’s herds.

Above: The Huberts family of Huberts Meadow Farm sees great value in the Holstein Canada Enrolment and Classification Programs. Pictured: (l to r): Ben, Ed and Bill Huberts. (Photo by Jason French)

The Huberts have discovered that herd management and breed programs have been very beneficial, as they have seen great changes to their management with help from their DHI information. They both agree that you can never have enough information to make the proper decisions. Both Bill and Ed are pleased with the performance of the herd and plan to keep a consistent pattern of high volumes of milk from strong, functional cows.

The Milk barn at Huberts Meadow Farm (Photo provided by the Huberts Family)

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JANUARY 2011 January 17 Eastern Ontario Council Meeting, EBI, Kemptville January 18 Oxford County Annual & Barn Meeting, 10:30 am January 18 East-Central Ontario Council Meeting St. Thomas Church, Millbrook January 19 Prince Edward County Annual Meeting January 20 West-Central Ontario Council Meeting Gencor, Guelph January 20 Hastings County Annual Meeting January 21 Haldimand-Norfolk Banquet, Fisherville Hall January 25 Durham Regional Dairy Day, Blackstock January 31 Western Ontario Council Meeting OMAFRA, Woodstock FEBRUARY 2011 February 2 Durham County Annual Meeting, Bowmanville February 8-10 Canadian International Farm Show, Toronto February 10 Peterborough County Young Breeder’s Meeting, Bargeolane Farm February 18 Ontario Mennonite Relief 30th Anniversary Sale, Carson’s Sales Arena, 11 am February 21-25 Tag Sale at Donnanview Farms Ltd, Stirling February 22 East-Central District Car Tour, Prince Edward County February 22-23 Ontario Holstein Branch Annual Meeting, Ramada Inn, Belleville February 24 Genetic Marketing Workshop, Ramada Inn, Belleville February 24 Southwestern Ontario Dairy Symposium, Woodstock Fairgrounds, 9 am February 25 Elgin County Holstein Banquet, Aylmer February 26 Ontario County Holstein Club Awards Banquet, Sanford February 25-27 4-H Ontario Annual Meeting, Waterloo Inn, Waterloo MARCH 2011 March 2 National/Branch Workshop, Holstein Association of Canada, Brantford March 2-3 East-Central Farm Show, Lindsay Exhibition March 5 Halton-Peel Banquet, Caledon-East, 7:30 pm

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Perth County Car Tour

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West-Central Ontario District Car Tour, Grey County

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Western Ontario District Car Tour, Middlesex County

March 19

Eastern Ontario District Car Tour, Leeds-Grenville

March 28-31

Taste of Ontario Tag Sale: Spring Edition Cranston Farms

March 29

North American Spring Spectacular, Brubacher Sales Arena, 11:00 am

March 30

Leeds-Grenville Barn Meeting, Evenstar Holsteins, Gananoque

March 30

Spring Designer Fashions of Hanoverhill, Hilltop Hanover & Guest Consignors, Vanhaven Sales Arena, 10:30 am

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Ontario Spring Discovery Show, Ancaster Fairgrounds

March 28 - April 1

Red Tag Sale at Mapel Wood, Jerseyville

APRIL 2011 April 5 Canadian Dairy Network Genetic Evaluation Release April 6 Gencor Annual Meeting, Holiday Inn, Cambridge, 10:30 am MAY 2011 May 5-7 Dairy Sen$e Youth Management School, University of Guelph May 14 National Convention Sale, 6 pm Halifax, Nova Scotia May 12-15 Holstein Canada National Convention, Halifax, Nova Scotia May 18-24 Party at Prospect Holsteins Tag Sale, Port Perry JUNE 2011 June 25 Maxville Spring Show June 29 Perth County Twilight Meeting JULY 2011 July 2-3 EBI Showcase and Junior Show, Spencerville July 4-5 East-Central Junior Show, Orono Fairgrounds July 6 Grey County Twilight Meeting, Dick Noble

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Gencor Challenge West, Stratford

July 8

Peterborough County Twilight Meeting, Ploegsway Farm

July 11-12

Western Ontario Junior Show, Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show Grounds

July 14-15

Gencor Challenge East, Markham

July 15

Northumberland County Twilight Meeting, Webbview Farms

July 17

Leeds-Grenville Family Day

July 19-20

Holstein Association of Canada Judging Conference, Lindsay

July 22

Ontario Summer Show Holstein Show, Lindsay Central Exhibition Grounds

July 23

The Influence of Allie Sale Kingsway Farms, Hastings

July 30

Lennox & Addington Holstein Show, Napanee, 6:30 pm

AUGUST 2011 August 3 Inter-County Dairy Judging Competition Metcalfe August 5 Northumberland County Holstein Show, Campbellford, 6:30 pm August 9 Canadian Dairy Network Genetic Evaluation Release August 10 Middlesex County Holstein Show, Ilderton, 7 pm August 11 Elgin County Holstein Show, Aylmer August 13 Peterborough Exhibition Show, Peterborough August 15-16 West-Central Junior Show, Grand River Raceway, Elora August 18 Tri-County Holstein Show, Spencerville, 10:30 am August 24 Lambton County Holstein Show, Forest August 25 Oxford County Holstein Show, Woodstock August 30 Bruce-Grey Holstein Show, Walkerton

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Baby News!

Friday, October 29, 2010 was a very exciting day as Angela and Jamie Howard welcomed a new daughter to the world!. McKenzie Lynn Howard arrived at 10 am weighing in at 8 lbs 5 oz. She joins proud big sisters Madison and Morgan at home. Angela is the Western Ontario Field Rep for the Ontario Holstein Branch while Jamie is the co-owner of Howard-View Holsteins of Kentucky. Congratulations to the Howard family!

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farmers,” says Bill. Although Milly is no longer on the farm, Bill says days later, that their parents finally believed them that they had purchased an animal! that she is one heifer that he will never forget. Although Bill does not yet have a Master Breeder Shield, he is very determined at working towards this as one of his future goals. “I really look up to those guys who have bred cows for years and have achieved two or three master breeder awards; it’s something that I only dream about doing one day.”

When asked if she thinks she’ll leave the 4-H program on a high note after the year she had, she doesn’t see herself quitting with three years left in her 4-H career and an impressive 38 4-H projects completed to date. She credits the 4-H program for helping her meet a lot of amazing people and helping to curb her shyness. She would miss the people too much if she quit now she admits.

With his positive outlook on the Canadian dairy industry, Bill says that he is currently happy with the way his farm has turned out. “We don’t have any plans to expand the farm right now; it’s just the right amount of work for us,” says Bill. Future plans for the farm are for Gary to eventually take over the operation and continue in his father footsteps of breeding superior cows with excellent production.

Ashley is also no stranger to 4-H programs outside of the show ring. She is always eager to participate in new opportunities including attending the inaugural Dairy Sen$e Management conference held by Holstein Ontario and 4-H Ontario in May 2010 at the University of Guelph. She has also participated in the Ontario Inter-County 4-H Judging competition, 4-H youth Adventure camps and Discovery Days to name a few. She already has a new goal in sight that she has set for herself- to be one of four people selected to represent Ontario at the World Dairy Expo 4-H Over the last six years Bill says he has learned a lot about Canadian Judging competition in the next few years.

dairy and has enjoyed his experiences with other farmers. Being involved in the farming community is something that Bill says he enjoys and he believes is important for many farmers. Having moved to Ontario knowing only a handful of people from buying cows here and there he says his friend base has grown quite a bit. “Just from having Gary’s 4-H heifer do so well last year at the Royal, people come up to me, who I don’t even know and congratulate me on our success with her,” says Bill. Bill happily welcomes visitors to his farm to have a look at the cows that he has poured his blood, sweat and tears into and could not be happier for it. Above all Bill is a firm believer in the mentality that hard work and dedication have been the key factors to where his farm and cows are today. He could not be happier with the current management of his farm and thoroughly enjoys any time that he is able to spend at shows. Bill jokes that “I consider my holidays the time when we are off getting ready for and showing the cows, and to me that’s the best holiday I could ask for.”

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When asked about her career endeavors in the future, the second-year Animal Science student at the University of Guelph was quick to say she would love to pursue a genetics career in the Holstein industry. On her family farm, both her and her brother are already heavily involved in helping to make the breeding decisions on a day-to-day basis and she credits her knowledge in nutrition which she has learned at Guelph, to the interest she takes in feeding and developing show animals. She may even follow in her brothers foot steps and pursue a career as a Holstein Canada classifier one day! Ashley and her brother have been fully supported by their parents in exploring career options outside of the farm before potentially returning to the farm one day to farm full-time. One thing that Ashley knows for sure? She wants to remain in the dairy industry. After a year like Ashley had, she is extremely humbled and modest about the whole experience. She appreciates that Terry Beckett allowed her the opportunity to continue to lead Trisha throughout the year and “finish what she started” after leading Trisha has a junior calf at previous shows in 2009. She definitely recognizes that this is by far the most memorable 4-H year she has ever had. She is quick to point out that this was only her second time making the cut with her calf at the Canadian 4-H Classic Junior Dairy show- and make the cut she did! Ashley also appreciates all the great people she met throughout the year and in the past through the show industry who “always gave encouraging words and were quick to lend a helping hand.” She said people were open in providing tips and advice to allow for both Ashley and Trisha to improve throughout the year and she really appreciated the encouraging words and support people shared. Ashley has truly embodied the 4-H motto of “learn to do by doing.” Ashley comments that it’s all about “trial and error- learning from your mistakes, moving forward, and never passing on an opportunity.” To end in fine fashion, when Ashley was asked what piece of advice she’d like to share with other 4-H members to help them achieve success like she did, she said “never give up on something you set out to achieve- keep working- take people’s advice and work really hard…it will pay off!” Well said Ashley. Congratulations on a tremendous 4-H year! CONTINUED FROM PAGE 62

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Farm: Fradon Holsteins Herd Size: 60-65 Milking Operation Type: Tie-stall Location: Branchton, ON (Waterloo County)

most functionally correct animals. 1. Why did you choose Holsteins? We grew up with Holsteins, so it was what we knew. And, of 9. What is one thing you would tell a young farmer starting out that you wish course because the marketability of the Holsteins, it made sense you had been told? We received good advice starting out, but I guess it would be to stick to what we knew. “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” You need to use what experience you have to make decisions and don’t be afraid to ask 2. What are your breeding goals? At Fradon we strive to breed cows that improve with each questions or for the opinions of more experienced breeders. The generation. We like to breed cows that other people would like most expensive animal at the sale isn’t always going to give you the best payback in the long run. to own. 3. What genetic tools are most important in your breeding program? We use a number of genetic tools, but mainly we use the AI proof sheets from the studs, as well as some genomic information on young sires or certain female families. Another tool in the arsenal is experience. You have to keep in mind what has or has not worked in the past.

10. What are your thoughts on sexed semen? Do you use it? We haven’t used any sexed semen yet. In the future we will likely use it though if it becomes available from the bulls that we wanted to use for a flush or a mating.

5. What bulls are you currently using? We are currently using bulls with high conformation traits. Braedale Goldwyn sons, Picston Shottle sons, as well as some others like Pine-Tree Sid, Gillette Windbrook and Fradon Redliner are in the tank right now.

12. Being in the breeding business, what traits do you find sell the best? What trait do you value most? We may be a more unique case, but on our farm the red and whites sell the best. There is a lot of demand for them right now. After that it would usually be an excellent cow from a well-known family with multiple generations of excellent dams.

11. How many cows do you flush each year? Do you sell most of them? Where do you sell them to? We do about 30 flushes per year. About 15 cows and we usually 4. Describe the ultimate/ideal cow for your operation: The ideal cow for us would be a cow that scores EX after three do them 2-3 times each. We sell approximately 75% of these calvings; a cow that will be in demand for her embryos or offspring; embryos. Most are sold to European countries, Australia and a cow that will live and produce for five or more lactations. South America.

6. What are you most proud of in your herd/operation? We are proud that between by brother (and farm partner), Don and I, we each have a son that wants to continue farming. A point of pride is also breeding animals that have been in demand around the world such as the Maude’s and the Jodie’s. 7. If you could improve one thing in your herd/operation, what would it be? Recently we have switched to a TMR for feeding the herd. It has been a big change, but has been working well. There are times when we could adapt to new technologies a little quicker than we do.

13. Which bull do you feel has had the most impact on your herd over the years? Pretty much every one of our cow families goes back to HanoverHill Triple Threat-Red. Other bulls that have really left a positive mark on the herd are Maughlin Storm, Comestar Stormatic and Ladino Park Talent.

14. What are the management practices in place on your farm that you feel contribute the most to the success of your operation? Why? Sticking to a plan. For example, we want to breed cows that improve with each generation. We are all on the same page with this plan, so any breeding decision is made with this goal in mind. 8. If you could have ANY cow standing in your barn, who would it be and why? As well, we have found that adapting to new technologies has That is a tough question, but I guess it would be a Royal Champion helped to improve the overall operation. like the 2010 winners Goldwyn Lotto, Talent Licorice or Redman Seisme. At the end of the day, the cattle winning at the shows are the kind anyone would want to have in the barn…they are the

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