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Ulmar Holsteins: Dreams Come True

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Thunder Bay Tour 29 Ontario Holsteins AGM 30 Outstanding Dairy Women Service Award 32 Top Classifying Herds 2013 36 Holstein Canada News 45

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Ontario Holstein Branch Office 285 Fountain Street South, Cambridge, Ontario N3H 1J2 Phone: (519) 653-6180 Fax: (519) 653-2129 Email: branch@ontario.holstein.ca www.ontario.holstein.ca Link Interim Editor, Julie McIntosh thelink@ontario.holstein.ca DESIGN, Debra Buchanan AD DESIGN Laura Nanne, Leanna Lowry GENERAL MANAGER, Jason French branch@ontario.holstein.ca SECRETARY, Mary Poirier branch@ontario.holstein.ca CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jason French, Tara Bullock, Celeste Cook, Mary Fraser, Adrian Vander Wielen CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Tara Bullock, Christina Crowley, Jason French, Leanna Lowry, Julie McIntosh, Bethany Muir, Mary Poirier, Adrian Vander Wielen

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Start with why I recently saw a video with Simon Sinek, a popular public speaker in the US. He talks about your “why”. Most of you reading this will be Holstein breeders and dairy producers. Why do you do what you do? And why do you get out of bed in the morning? These are questions that you must ask yourself. It is more than to make a living! Do you get up in the morning to produce a product to feed the world? Do you aim to breed the best cows that will have great conformation and produce high volumes of milk?

We celebrate and congratulate a new crop of Master Breeders here in Ontario and Canada. Why have they achieved this honour? For some of them it is a life-long dream to win the shield and have done so with a goal of breeding high type and production cows. For others becoming a Master Breeder is the result of top management in their Holstein herd. Whatever it is, for the new and old Master Breeders they have achieved the greatest honour that can be bestowed on them by Holstein Canada.

Congratulations to you all!

Lastly, all good things must come to an end. This year editing The Link has been an unbelievably amazing experience. Thank you to all the Ontario Holstein breeders for their support and to Jason and Andrea for the opportunity. I look forward to continuing to see you at Holstein events in the future.

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Holstein Breeders For members of Holstein Canada that register their young Holstein calves into the national herd book, they are known as breeders of Holstein cattle. This should not give them any stereotype on what style of Holsteins that they are trying to breed.

Because you are a breeder, does not mean that you are trying to breed the next Royal Winter Fair champion.

If you are a breeder of Holsteins, you have chosen this breed because you feel that this type of cow will suit your dairy operation. But what every dairy operator needs to develop is a breeding strategy for their herd to find their ideal cow. For some operators it is developing a high type cow that can grace the show ring but for others, they prefer cows that have traits that give cows longevity and superior health traits.

We see cows that are red and white, polled, high genomic values, high production, or high protein and fat. Is one strategy better than another? The answer is no because every operator has different opinions and a vision on what kind of cow they want to work with, which therefore gives us a variety of Holstein Breeders.

The next time that someone comments that they are a Holstein Breeder then ask them, what kind of breeder are you? We may be able to learn from each other and bring other peoples’ opinions into your own breeding strategy.

Sincerely,

Jason French, General Manager branch@ontario.holstein.ca

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

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

The inaugural meeting to organize a Wellington County Holstein Club took place on May 30, 1938. The meeting was called by S.B. Stothers, the Agricultural Representative for Wellington County.

Byron G. Jenvey of Ingersoll was present to outline the organization of county clubs. J. H. Fox and F. Townsend moved that a club be organized in Wellington County with an annual fee of $1. There would be 12 directors, one from each township in Wellington and that the executive would include a president, four vice presidents and the secretary-treasurer. Byron Jenvey, Fieldman for the Central Organization read the constitution that has been used by most of the clubs in the province. It was moved to adopt that constitution, but that it conform with the suggestions regarding directors and the annual meeting where the directors and executive were to be elected.

The first executive and directors were as follows: • President – Mr. J.D. Gale of Guelph (Guelph) • 1st V.P. – Frank Townsend of Belwood (West Garafraxa) • 2nd V.P. – Wm. N. Lawless of Moorefield (Maryborough) • 3rd V.P. – S.C. Whale of Alma (Peel) • 4th V.P. – Earle Moore of Orton (Erin) Directors: • Minto – Archie McEarchern (Palmerston) • Arthur – George Francis (Mount Forest) • West Luther – Erral Dickson (Arthur) • Puslinch – Wm. Winer (Guelph) • Nichol – Wm. Fair (Guelph) • Pilkington – Noah E. Miller (Elora) • Eramosa – Sims McLean (Rockwood) The club held what they called “Field Days” with the Yorkshire Club (Swine). They judged two classes of dairy and two classes of swine, one class being a carcass class. They also had sports and speakers for the day. Prizes were $3., $2. and $1. for each of the swine classes. In the Holstein classes the prizes were to be divided between Junior and Senior and the top overall would receive a true-type Holstein model.

They had a calf club in 1939 and the club display was the same day as the county Holstein show. The show was at the Fergus Fall Fair that year. 1942 was the year they started calling the show the “Black and White Day”. In 1943 the Wellington Holstein Club decided to organize a club for the purpose of securing a bull or bulls for the artificial insemination of cows.

2. What has the club accomplished in recent years?

We amalgamated the County Holstein Show with Dufferin County to make one larger show. The Breeders’ Cup competition was started and the twilight meeting was changed to an evening with a meal, judging and slide show of the entries in the Breeders’ Cup.

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3. What annual activities does your club organize?

How do you promote club activities?

Our club is a busy club throughout the year. Annually the club organizes in-county barn tours, the twilight meeting, Breeders’ Cup competition, a clip and show day for 4-H dairy members and help with the joint Dufferin-Wellington Holstein Show. Club activities are promoted through a newsletter sent out by the club secretary.

4. What advice would you give to other clubs wanting to grow their membership and become more active?

We would suggest holding activities where the majority of the membership lives. Also, changing how activities are run occasionally helps to attract participants.

5. Where do you see the club in a few years down the road?

We see possibly a larger participation in the Breeders’ Cup and not so many cows going to shows. Also, more communication happening through emails or social media will hopefully keep the interest of younger members.

6. How do you support youth in your club?

The Wellington Holstein Club gives all first year 4-H dairy members with a Holstein calf a new halter. We also give a donation to the 4-H Junior Show held at the Elora Raceway and have been doing the cleanup after the show. As well, the club will pay the registration fee if needed for 4-H members attending the Inter-County 4-H Judging Competition and support the Wellington TD Dairy Classic team going to the Royal.

7. How do you communicate with your members?

We mainly communicate through newsletters and now email. www.ontario.holstein.ca

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The Peterborough Holstein Club’s 85th Anniversary Banquet (Far left) An original oil painting by Emma Caldwell of her modern version of the True Type Cow with the Peterborough Lift Locks in the background was sold at the fun auction. In the photo left to right are Mark Stanley, Peterborough Club vice president and auctioneer, Joe McGriskin the buyer and Club president Kirk Stockdale.

(Left) The Peterborough Club also recognized Veteran Breeders at the 85th Anniversary of the Peterborough Holstein Club Banquet. In the photo left to right are Robert Sedgwick (Sedgrose), John Crowley (Crovalley), Brian Armstrong (Armcrest), Jim Buck (Buckhaven), Debbie & Keith Kidd (Kedeb), Wayne Warner (Ronbeth), Harry Stanley (Stanwood) and Roy MacGregor (Arron Doon).

All the way from a reader in Brazil, Bruna Schiefelbein sends us a photo of young Bruna Dekkers showing her calf. She is the daughter of Marisa and Alessandro Dekkers, breeders from Castro-PR, Brazil.

At the recent Oxford County Holstein Club Banquet, Ontario Holstein representative Angela Howard handed out Veteran Breeder pins to many Oxford breeders recognizing 30 to 60 years as breeders.

The 2013 Prince Edward County Dairy 4-H Club. In the front left to right are Natalie Walt (leader) Brian Cronk, Resi Walt, Alexa Prinzen, Pattie Stacey (leader) and Julie Baker (leader). Back left to right are Nathan Baker (leader) Graham Walt, Joshua Prinzen, Daniel Prinzen and Allison Kerr. (Photo submitted by Dave and Angela Prinzen)

We asked for your photos and had an overwhelming response.

We will continue to use them in the next issues of The Link along with your new submissions.

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Logan Taylor sent in this photo of Orserdale Talent Google after she was made EX-90. Google is pictured with Courtney Orser (daughter of the owner Lloyd Orser) and the classifier, Jill Nelson.

Google is a special cow as she is Orser’s first 2nd generation homebred Excellent. (Photo by Taylor Orser)

Courtney Courville of Roclane Holsteins is starting to clip some calves to see what they look like underneath all that winter wool. It is time to start picking out a 4-H calf for 2014. (Photo submitted by Margaret Courville).

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Margrove Holsteins

Dale and Lucille Martin and Family 1431 Balsam Grove Road, Elmira (519) 669-4556 margrovedale@gmail.com Herd Classification: 2 EX, 31 VG, 41 GP, 3 G BCA: 235-255-229

Sids atGlenwin Glenwin Sid Caboom VG-2YR

Dam: Glenwin Goldwyn Calypso EX-95-2E Honourable Mention All Canadian 5 Year Old 2013 All Ontario 5 Year Old 2013

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Come and visit us on June 26th for the Waterloo County Twilight Meeting.

Glenwin Sid Crabgrass VG-2YR

Projected 2 Yr BCA 226-239-229 Dam: Glenwin Titanic Crabby EX-90-3E

Patti Alsop and Family

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The Master Breeder shield is the most coveted award presented by Holstein Canada.

Only 944 Master Breeder shields have been awarded in the award’s 84-year existence. These “Master” breeders are recognized for having mastered the art of breeding balanced cattle – high production and outstanding conformation with great reproduction, health and longevity. This year 20 breeders from across Canada were designated with the Master Breeder honour, with nine of them coming from Ontario. Congratulations to this year’s honourees!

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Bristal Holsteins, Flesherton Brian & Crystal Betts and Family

Craigcrest Holsteins, Arthur Elgin & Joan Craig

Dandyland Holsteins, Schomberg Dennis & Sandy O’Hara & Family, Dan O’Hara

Fieldhouse Holsteins, Ariss Rick Fieldhouse

Joren Holsteins, Woodstock Valerie & Shayne Jones & Family

McIntosh Holsteins, Embro Bill & Eleanor McIntosh & Family

Paradigm Holsteins, Woodstock Steven and Julie Vandendool & Family

River Dale Holsteins, St. Jacobs Lloyd B. Martin

Ulmar Holsteins, Mitchell Hans, Marlis, Marco, Sandra & Martina Pfister

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On July 5, 2014 the Huron County Holstein Club will come together and celebrate 75 years of Holstein breeding at Heather Holme Holsteins in Goderich.

The rich history of the Huron Holstein Club started in 1939. The Sept.

26, 1964 Farmers’ Advocate newspaper reports that the formation of the Huron Club was reversed in comparison to other Holstein clubs in Ontario. Most Holstein clubs had formed and assisted with the organization of calf clubs, but the case wasn’t so for Huron. The Huron Calf Club was formed in early 1939 under the auspices of the Goderich Agricultural Society. The Holstein Club was organized later that same year to provide support to the Calf Club.

The first Bisset Creamery delivery truck, a Model T Ford in 1917. Gord Bisset (first Huron president) is at the wheel, his father Sam Bisset standing up behind and brother Bob on the running board.

A postcard by famous Goderich photographer, Reuben R Sallows of Bill Bisset squirting milk at village friend Harold Maedel.

On July 30th, 1939, the club was organized in the office of then Agricultural Representative J.C. Shearer, with Brian G. Jenvey, Western Ontario Holstein Fieldman from Ingersoll in attendance.

Gordon Bisset of Goderich was elected president with Colin Campbell of Bayfield as first vice president and Willis Van Egmond of Clinton as second. Hume Clutton of Goderich was named secretarytreasurer. The directors included Leonard Leeming, Fred Cox, Wm. Treble, Earnest Johnston, Wm. Sparks, and R. Serag; the ten Charter Members.

Over the years, the club has been concerned with providing guidance and suitable calves for calf club members but in giving its members, particularly new breeders of Holstein cattle a sound knowledge of the practical aspects of breeding and developing superior animals.

The first Black and White Day, sponsored by the club was held in connection with the Goderich Fair, September 8, 1939 with 26 entries.

These were judged by Inman Thompson of St. Pauls.

To long-time Huron member Glen McNeil’s knowledge, the Black and White Show was in Goderich for a number of years and then moved around to Blyth, followed by Seaforth and finally Clinton. The show lasted until the late 1990s. Due to a lack of participation it was cancelled and Huron breeders are now invited to attend the Middlesex and Bruce-Grey shows.

Huron County has made itself known, having not only been recognized with many Excellent and Star Brood Cows, but also on the national and international stage. Some of the successes include having bred such animals as:

The sons of Sam Bisset. From left, Bob (the ice cream man), Bill (the butter man), Pete (the crop man), Jim (machinery man) and Gord (the cow man and Huron’s first president).

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Celebrating 75 years Glen noted that the first president of the club, Gord Bisset and his family were the principal owners of Saltford Heights Holsteins and Bisset Brothers Ltd. which produced butter and more famously ice cream. Glen remembers one summer in the 1960s taking milk to the Bisset creamery. “While at the creamery, we would walk Saltford Heights Holsteins barn photo taken in 1981. Since through the production then the barn has fallen to pieces and the two silos have line. Gord Bisset was there now been integrated into a new home by a local contactor. and he reached back with a Dixie Cup filled with ice cream for me. It was an amazing product.”

Hume Clutton, the club’s first secretary-treasurer was presented with the 34th Master Breeder shield from Holstein Canada in 1949. Many other herds would go on to win the prestigious shield including Heather Holme Holsteins who have won it three times.

The Farmers’ Advocate article from September 1964 also notes that Hume Clutton “considers that the herd evaluation program recently sponsored by the club, with the assistance of Fieldman Gordon Bell, is one of the most educational projects yet offered to their members…

Holstein cows classified ‘Excellent’ in Huron included two bred in the herd of Thomas and George Hayden of Gorrie. One of these became a six Star Brood Cow and the other sold for $6,000 last year.”

Another strong herd in the 1960s mentioned above, was that of George and Thomas Hayden under the Benella prefix. George was an astute breeder and used all of the great bulls of the day. He had daughters of Romandale Reflection Marquis and crossed them with Rosafe Citation R. He had some of the most outstanding cows of the The first picnic of the Huron Holstein Club was held at the Bisset 1960s, not only in Huron but abroad. He exported a lot to England. farm with the late J. J. E. McCague, owner of Glenafton Farms as the The herd got the attention of Romandale herd superintendant Dave guest speaker.

Houck and he offered George $25,000 for the pick of three cows in The Bissetts had a good herd of cows. The Farmers’ Advocate reported the barn. In the 1960s that was a lot of money. George always wore that they had a cow that was Grand Champion at the Michigan State running shoes around the barn and his reply was “I am not selling any Fair. Glen McNeil remembers they always kept bulls and sold bulls. cows. I have a good pair of running shoes and a new pair in the box.”

With the dawn of artificial insemination taking over from bulls, the He declined the offer and didn’t sell.

Bissets resisted A.I. and the herd fell behind. The dairy was sold in Glen recalls another story from the 1970s. Allan Wylie had a great herd 1973 and a herd dispersal followed sometime after. of cows near Clifford. He had many Marquis and Citation daughters.

The bottling of milk has continued in the Bisset family. John Miller His wife had cancer and he needed money to take her to Mexico for of Miller’s Dairy near Creemore bottles milk from his Jersey herd. His treatment. He sold his best cow, Rayel Benefactor Star to Stonetown Holsteins for $10,000. Glen says that Allan, who just passed away, was mother Mary was a daughter of Gord Bisset. a really good cowman.

Huron Master Breeders 1949 W. Hume Clutton 1964 Banella – Thomas Hayden & Son 1977 Banella – George L. Hayden 1979 Holden Farms – Fred & Bob Vodden 1980 Heather Holme Holsteins – Clifford E. McNeil 1987 Freeland – Wilbert Freeman 1996 Heather Holme Holsteins – Glen McNeil 1998 Willvern – Willvern Farms 1998 Sunholm – Lyle Martin 2010 Heather Holme Holsteins – Glen, Vanda & Curtis McNeil

The Huron County Holstein Club is proud to have members that have represented them beyond the county. Two individuals have served on both the provincial and national levels. Ross Marshall was nominated and elected to the Holstein Canada Board of Directors, and ultimately became President of Holstein Canada in 1974. Glen McNeil was nominated and elected to the Ontario Holstein Branch Board of Directors, becoming President in 1998. Furthering his commitment to promoting and preserving the integrity of Holstein Canada, Glen was nominated and elected to the Holstein Canada Board of Directors, and as well, became President of Holstein Canada in 2012.

Huron has had a high number of winners of the Ontario Dairy Youth Award (ODYA). They include Glen McNeil in 1981, Wayne Bos in 1995, Larry Baer in 1999, Dwayne Feddes in 2001, Paul Winkel in 2003 and Steve Hern in 2007. All of these ODYA Winners went on to Continued on page 28.

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Huron County Holstein Club 75th Anniversary Celebration Come &Celebrate Years with us Saturday July 5th, 2014 at 7:00 pm

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President: Perry Van Osch 519-395-3310 dutchdale@hurontel.on.ca Secretary: Mary Ellen Gross huroncountyholsteinclub@ gmail.com

Hosted by: Heather Holme Holsteins Glen, Vanda & Curtis McNeil Goderich, ON

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New Excellent at Narwood

to everyone who visited Elgin County during Ontario Holstein Branch Annual Meeting.

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Another Gem At Harmony View

Narwood Allen Honey Gal EX-91

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Harmony View Saphire VG-87 Harmony View Farms Evan, Jacquie, Holden, Noah, and Lana Porteous 12156 Ormond Road, Winchester.

613-774-6898 home 613-292-1483 cell Current Herd Classification: 5ME, 1EX, 22VG and 15GP

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We asked where you read The Link and you answered. Below is the photo of our winner as well as the other entries.

We have a winner!

Grace Beckett daughter of Glenn and Ashley Beckett of Beckridge Holsteins reads The Link while helping Dad milk.

Jonathan Rylaarsdam wins the award for most death-defying stunt (water trough in the middle of winter).

The boys Buhler of Buhler Farms enjoying The Link and some coffee., left is Daniel Buhler and right is Simon Grossman.

Kris Pettit is reading and driving at Mistyglen Holsteins.

Eden Rose Neeb is almost 2 years old. Need we say more?

Danyca Schneider at Dameya Holsteins and her cow both like The Link.

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Armin Kagi and The Link are catching some sun in Jamaica.

(Above right) Nothing like another Bruce County road closure day, at home with mom and dad waiting for classifier.

Two year old Oliver, son of Megan and Aaron Ruetz of AtoZ Farms reads The Link on his tractor. This is nothing out of the ordinary, pointing out every “COW� in the magazine!

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2014 District Farm Tours It’s tour time!

Although the weather this winter has been a challenge for visitors to make it out on the district tours, many braved the elements to visit over 40 farms. The Branch would like to extend their appreciation to the host farms for their overwhelming hospitality. A lot of hard work goes into hosting and the success of these tours would not have been possible without you!

The Western Ontario tour (hosted by Elgin) was held in conjunction with the Ontario Holstein Branch’s Annual Meeting in February, while the West-Central tours (hosted

by Haldimand-Norfolk), East-Central tours (hosted by Peterborough) and Eastern Ontario tours (hosted by Dundas) were held in March.

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1. The Bowen family of Liddlerock on tour day. 2. Springerhill is a mixed herd of Holsteins and Jerseys. 3. Ontario Holstein directors stopped for a visit with Gerald Schipper at his farm. Holstein Canada classifier Dave Weitzel and Ontario Holstein’s Kris MacLeod posed as well. 4. Three time Master Breeder herd Forest Lee displays their shields. 5. The heifer barn at Maple Keys is admired by visitors. 6. The Catt family of Narwood. 7. Trucks pull into Hartveld. 8. Michael Jenkins proudly shows his red and whites at Monoak. 9. A little visitor plays in the feed at Mistyglen. 10. Banners from Salem Goldwyn Theresa at Futurecrest. 11. Cows are comfortable in

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5. The crowd checks out the new DeLaval robot at Maple Dale. 6. A large crowd gathering around the chili at Weenarda. 7. Visitors enjoying a good laugh at Fredwill. 8. Holden and Noah (left) Porteous of Harmony View pose for a shot. 9. Guyview was a popular stop on tour day. 10. New baby calves greet the visitors at Lincrest. (Photos by Leanne Lowry and Julie McIntosh) www.ontario.holstein.ca

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4. York Region brought a bus to Sedgrose. 5. Well uddered cows at Embrdale Farm. 6. Visitors catch up at Trent Valley. 7. The Ploegsway sign greeting visitors.

8. The lineup at Crovalley. 9. Keendale Lodge drew a large crowd. (Photos by Adrian Vander Wielen, Tara Bullock and Christina Crowley)

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Come and participate in the 25th annual interCounty 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Competition! if you want to win a 10-day, all-expenses paid trip to the World Dairy Expo in Madison in October, they why not plan to participate into this year’s competition. The top 4 senior competitors are eligible for this award!

Open to 4-H’ers 12 to 21 years of age as of January 1, 2014.

July 31, 2014 Ancaster Fairgrounds For more details, visit www.ontario.holstein.ca/youth

in memory of Joe Snyder, there will be a draw for all participants for a $100 prize.

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Highlights

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Ontario Mennonite Relief Sale February 21, 2014, Carson’s Auction Services, Listowel

Top Sellers

Bosdale Fever Elsa B..................................................$5,400 Buyer: Ken Huizinga, Wainfleet R.E.W Large Charisma................................................ $4,000 Buyer: Jason Caesar, Dungannon, Fradon W Hammer Pebbles.....................................$3,900 Buyer: Bruce Witmer, Cambridge

103 Lots Average......................................................$1,557

Cityview Holsteins Dispersal March 7, 2014, Walker Dairy Inc., Aylmer

Top Sellers

Cityview Shottle Axcess........................................ $8,000 Buyer: Dan Houden, Decorah, Iowa Cityview Aftershock Rita..................................... $8,000 Buyer: Rick Carberry, Caledon Cityview Braxton Ally........................................... $6,200 Buyer: Jamie Chant, Elgin

Kemptville Classic Calf Sale March 7, 2014, A.M. Barr Arena, University of GuelphKemptville Campus, Kemptville

Top Sellers

Millen Fever Ruby.......................................................$3,000 Buyer: Katie Chant (Chantland Farms) Portland Enniskillen Verbatim F Mamie............................ $2,500 Buyer: Gleneil Farms, Dalkeith Delcreek Shes Ticklish.............................................$2,100 Buyer: Werrcroft Holsteins, Oshawa

29 Lots Average........................................................$1,583

Upcoming Sales April 12 Eastern Ontario Spring Select Sale, 11 am at Hugh Fawcett Auctions Inc. Sale Arena, Winchester April 26 Cherry Crest Spring Into Summer Sale, 12 noon at Cherry Crest Holsteins, Martintown August 1 Claremount Holsteins Dispersal at Brubacher Sales Arena, Guelph

City View Complete Dispersal

193 Lots Average (Live)..................................... $2,872

Also on March 7, before a packed house at Walker Dairy Inc. 115 years of Holstein breeding came to an end with the City View Farms Dispersal.

The 9th Annual Kemptville Classic Calf Sale

At the start of the sale, David Innes thanked his family and long-time employees Paul “Woody” Tree and Keith “Bullet” Saunders for their dedication over the years. David also noted the great people in the Holstein industry that have turned into life-long friends.

Many family members of the great Shoremar S Alicia EX-97 and her daughter Cityview R Alicia EX92 25* sold as well as many other deep pedigreed animals. Topping the sale were Cityview Shottle Axcess VG-86-2YR and Cityview Aftershock Rita VG-86-4YR both selling for $8 000.

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The 9th Annual Kemptville Classic Calf Sale was held on March 7 at the A.M. Barr Arena at the University of Guelph, Kemptville Campus. The sales managers and crew put together a great line up of 4-H and show heifers that were presented at the sale.

Sale managers Graham Walt and Bryce Seaborn wish all the best to the new owners and want to thank the sales crew.

Pictured is the sales crew and top sellers. They include: Trevor Devries, Daniel Sargent, Graham Walt, Brianna Draccup, Zephir Gutkenecht, Chad Henderson, Jake Sample, Cam Stockdale, Courtney Ray, Bryce Seaborn, Trent Ziebarth and Katie Chant.

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Red and white ambitions for the future.

BY CELESTE COOK

Dedicated and confident, nineteen-year-old Dennis Hoogerbrugge of Middlesex County is aiming to be quite successful in the dairy industry.

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Dennis’s realization that farming is becoming operated more like a business led him to enroll in the Agricultural Business program at the University of Guelph. As a second year student at the Ontario Agricultural College, Dennis embraces true aggie spirit by being a member of the Dairy Science Club and the 2016 Sabres Men’s Hockey team. While completing his degree, Dennis has impressively taken on the responsibility of investing in a house where he lives with four fellow aggies. In addition, Dennis takes on leadership roles in the community by coaching his younger brother’s U15 Taxandria team in Arkona. He also enjoys playing soccer himself, as he plays on the 2nd Division Men’s Team in Taxandria that his father Adrian coaches.

Dennis’s interest in the dairy industry developed on the family farm, High Bridge Farms near Parkhill, Ontario. Seeking new opportunities, Dennis’s family immigrated to Canada from Holland in 2000.

Building from the ground up, the Hoogerbrugge family purchased quota to milk 45 cows and gradually increased to the present herd size of approximately 110 Holsteins in a free-stall barn. The barn was built in three sections to accommodate the increasing herd size. Currently, H-Bridge Holsteins has a running BCA of 229-234-230 and 80 per cent of the herd is classified Good Plus or better. H-Bridge is owned and operated by Dennis’s parents Adrian and Jolanda Hoogerbrugge and brothers Stefan and Frank. High Bridge Farms are truly a family operated farm as the entire family does their part on the farm in order for it to run smoothly. On the farm, Dennis is responsible for the general chores such as for milking, feeding and fieldwork.

the breed. At H-Bridge, almost all the breeding stock is bred to red and white bulls or red carrier bulls. This has allowed them to build up red and white genetics and take advantage of the increasingly popular polled genetics. They currently flush once or twice a month and breed all heifers with embryos to improve the genetics on their farm.

The Heart of their Herd is six Star Brood red and white, H-Bridge Faber Jennifer-Red which traces back to A Cloverlands Skylar CherryRed. Jennifer was scored Very Good as a two-year-old, and today the majority of the herd is made up of her offspring. Jennifer has twelve milking daughters that are all classified Good Plus or better.

Dennis has inherited the family’s love for the red and white breed and has taken an interest in showcasing their genetics at both local and national shows. Dennis’s latest 4-H heifer was a great granddaughter of Jennifer, H-Bridge Demello Jefferson-Red. Dennis was named Reserve Champion Showperson at the Ontario Red and White Show with Jefferson. He was privileged to represent Middlesex County twice, at the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic. In 2012, Jefferson placed in the middle of the Senior Heifer class.

In the future, Dennis plans to follow in his father’s footsteps by planning to become a dairy farmer. Dennis is currently registered in the new entrant program so that he can start farming shortly after graduating.

Dennis’ enthusiastic personality and interest in the dairy industry has not gone unnoticed. His impressive work habit, passion to improve While farming in Holland, the Hoogerbrugge’s dairy farm was the red and white Holstein breed and leadership at the University of entirely made up of red and white Holsteins. When they immigrated Guelph has put him on pace to be very successful in the future. to Canada, the family purchased an ongoing commercial herd and has Photos left to right; Dennis Hoogerbrugge, H-Bridge Holsteins, H-Bridge Faber Jennifer gradually purchased red and whites to incorporate the red genetics RED VG-85-2YR 6* and Dennis as a young boy. into the herd. Their special interest in red and white Holsteins has allowed them to build up their herd to approximately 70 per cent of www.ontario.holstein.ca

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After his agricultural apprenticeship, Marlise and Hans married in 1981 and he became a herdsman on a dairy farm for three years. He worked for another before becoming a farm manager on a large farm for six years where the owner had no idea about agriculture. As manager, Hans had to make the farm profitable and make money. He handled all From a young age Hans had an interest in farming. He remembers of the hiring, managing of staff, crops and animals. The cows on this one day helping his father who was a cattle dealer of sorts. He has a farm were the American Brown Swiss. memory of him buying some cows from the Italian part of Switzerland and moving them to their area by train. His parents took him and his Hans and Marlise’ children came along shortly after they married with brothers to the train station which was 20 minutes by car and they Sandra in 1982, Marco in 1985 and Martina in 1987. In the six years walked the cows home.

Hans managed the dairy farm they were happy. He learned a lot and had the freedom to run the farm. They built a new house, renovated the The educational system in Switzerland in the 60s and 70s required young barn and put up Harvestore silos. The farm made money. people to attend elementary school for six years and then two to three years of high school. At the completion of high school the majority of Marlise who worked as a hair dresser and in a bakery, also grew up on young people start an apprenticeship program for almost everything a farm and jokes she had Holsteins before Hans. She and Hans visited from plumbers to working in a food store. Hans jokes the really smart Canada and the United States for two and a half months in 1980 and people who were destined to be doctors and lawyers went to university. really liked Canada. The starting to investigate immigrating to Canada Students work at their job for four days of the week and attend class in that year, but Hans wasn’t ready. for one. Young people wanting to be farmers are not allowed to return home to work or go to a neighbour for their apprenticeship. They move One day, a friend of Hans’ showed up at the farm and asked if he and live with a respectable farmer who teaches them everything from would be willing to move to the United States and manage a farm he how to set a seed drill and fertilizer rates for fields to animal care. They was thinking of buying. Hans had the chance to become a partner eventually, but in the end the friend decided not to pursue the venture. have to record all activities in a book and write an exam at the end.

This did however get Hans thinking again that he wanted to actually At 16, instead of doing an agricultural apprenticeship, Hans entered own his own farm. He liked managing the farm in Switzerland, but the plumber program. The plan was to get a good education becoming knew the owner could come in at any time, probably when he turned a plumber and then go home to the family farm. He learned his trade fifty and make them leave. completing three years of training and then worked in Zurich and another city for four years. All young Swiss people also have to serve Canada is the place they would start looking. He called a lot of Ontario mandatory time in the army. For 17 weeks after his apprenticeship he and Quebec real estate agents but they were not interested in helping spent time in basic training and further training every three weeks for him find a farm, because he didn’t have a farm to sell for a lot of money in Switzerland to re-invest in Canada. He had seen many ads in the eight years.

Swiss Farmer Magazine and the farms in southwestern Ontario were In his heart he always knew he wanted to farm. In the time he was working a lot of money. He and Marlise figured their choices would be eastern as a plumber his brother had taken over the family farm and there wasn’t Ontario or Quebec. One agent from eastern Ontario called him back enough income on the farm to support two families. It was also very and a friend of a friend from Mitchell. difficult to expand in Switzerland. His family farm was not an option.

He and Marlise decided they would do it on their own. On a hot Sunday At this point in his life, he knew he no longer wanted to be a plumber evening in 1990 after a day of putting in straw, Hans asked Marlise to and wanted to work in agriculture, so he decided to do the agricultural organize a trip to Canada. Upon arriving in Toronto, they contacted apprenticeship at the age of 23, very late by Swiss standards. It was a the eastern Ontario agent but he was too busy to meet right away. They big challenge financially because as an agricultural apprentice he would called the friend from Mitchell who turned out to be a real estate agent make one eighth what he did as a plumber. With the support of Marlise, who showed them several farms. They really liked the Mitchell area.

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After a week they toured eastern Ontario, but Hans and Marlise had they borrowed a hay rake. With no tractor to run it, they hooked it up behind their pickup truck and towed it up and down the field. “I know fallen in love with southwestern Ontario. people talked about it, but at least I had a radio and roof to cover from The land was expensive, but Hans’ business sense kicked in and they the sun,” laughs Hans. decided to try and buy in the Mitchell area. Land was selling quickly and they decided if things didn’t work out, at least they would be able “We didn’t buy our first tractor for 14 years,” says Hans. “We didn’t have the money. After 14 years, the custom worker got bigger and to resell the farm easily. bigger and couldn’t do the little jobs. It was tough to rent tractors so Hans and Marlise wondered how they could do it. “With some help we finally bought one.” from friends and a loan, our dream would come true,” says Hans.

“The real estate agent also helped a lot.” They looked for an empty The farm now owns a tractor, rake, haybine, disc and manure spreader.

They do some custom work to help make it pay. farm with a good house and found one.

On August 27, 1991 the family moved to Canada and settled near Mitchell. The farm had an old shed that they remodeled for calves and they decided to build a new free-stall barn with cow comfort being key.

Two silos were also built.

The move to a new country was a trial for the whole family. Not knowing very much English was difficult for the German speaking family. They soon picked it up by going to English school in Stratford, the kids going to school, television and at the coffee shop in town.

After building the new barn, Hans made the decision to milk Holsteins because that was the main breed in Canada. He bought his first 35 cows and pregnant heifers at the former Tavistock Dairy Sales on October 23, 1991. Just speaking a little bit of English, he says he bid on animals but didn’t know if he got them or not and didn’t really know the prices, but when the ring men were looking at him he figured he had bought one. Those first cows ranged in price from $800 to $1,700.

Hans remembers the first cow calved the night they brought her home from the sale. The calf barn wasn’t done so they made a pen out of straw bales. Every month, Hans bought cows and quota to build the A funny story the family tells about borrowing equipment is when herd to the 70-75 they are milking today.

With their interest rate at eleven per cent and money spent on a new barn, there was no money left over for equipment. Hans knew from his days as a farm manager that equipment didn’t make money, it just drops in value. They purchased a skid steer to clean the barn and a little used pickup truck and car. Custom harvesters were hired and they borrowed tractors and even crow bars from neighbours, especially another Swiss immigrant in the area named Rudy Rauser. Son Marco remembers it was a big day when he was 11 and the farm bought a cement drill.

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Sandra and Martina were always involved in the farm growing up and The barn that Hans and Marlise built is a free-stall with a double five participated in 4-H. Sandra who is a stay at home mom, is married herringbone parlour. They have always bedded the free-stalls with to a dairy farmer near Stratford, and works from home for a wedding sand and use a mixture of straw and sawdust in the aisles which are decorator. She still helps out occasionly. Martina worked at home full scraped daily with the skid steer. time when Marco was in Switzerland and came home from Guelph every weekend and worked on the farm. Martina now works for DuPont Hans hates to see swollen hocks on cows. Cow comfort has been Pioneer and continues to help when Hans and Marco are away. important from the beginning. Hans and Marlise respect their animals and as owners they have a great responsibility to them. Cows make the “We wouldn’t be where we are today without the kids,” says Hans. money and they should be as happy as possible. Hans had seen sand “They always did extra work and didn’t complain.” being used for bedding in Michigan on his first trip to North America.

The cow comfort is paying off with over 50 per cent of the herd in three Their Swiss culture and heritage has always been important for Hans and Marlise. One of the requirements for their children was to go back plus lactations. Their oldest cow was over 18 years old. to Switzerland and work for one summer. They would pay the airfare Currently, Hans, Marlise and son Marco run the farm full time along for them. They knew the experience would be hard at the beginning, with help from Marco’s girlfriend Ashley Hall who looks after the but Hans and Marlise feel that young people should get out of their calves from birth to eight months. Hans milks in the morning while comfort zone and open their eyes to the world. The experience grew Marco scrapes the stalls and feeds the heifers with Marco doing the to Sandra, Marco and Martina all visiting Switzerland as well as night milking and Hans feeding. Marlise looks after the farm books. other countries to work and travel. Marco also spent time in Australia In the past she worked very hard on the farm, but has had to slow working on a dairy farm for several months as well as another summer down due to back problems. It is a team effort, discussing everything in Switzerland with Ashley. together, but Hans and Marco do specialize. Hans was a cow man, but he knows the future is in Marco’s hands and the main income is the Although very humble, Hans and Marlise glow when they say they are cows. He has felt it necessary to step back and let Marco manage the proud of what their kids have accomplished and have grown to love agriculture and are all involved. cows while he specializes in crops and maintenance. www.ontario.holstein.ca

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coming years. Although the Pfister kids and Ashley are now done 4-H, they will continue to lend quality 4-H calves to neighbour kids.

The Pfisters like showing some calves, and feel they can still do well show wise if they are practically raised. They breed them to calve at The size of the farm has grown over the years since the initial 150 acres 24 months to start a productive life in the milk barn. were purchased. They now farm 500 acres, purchasing farms around In a nod to their heritage, the Pfisters have a sprinkling of Brown Swiss them as land became available and as they were able to afford it. cows in there herd including three Excellent.

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The Ulmar herd was recently named a 2013 Master Breeder herd by Holstein Canada. Hans didn’t flush many cows over the years, but consistently bred his cows to good bulls and got good production. They don’t use a bull under 500 for milk and the type numbers have to be high. A cow with good conformation lasts a long time in his barn and is able to breed on. Since starting in 1991, many of the cows were grades or percentages when they were purchased and their descendants have been raised in percentage to purebred and helped to win the Master Breeder. Many different cows and families contributed to the award.

The current classification at Ulmar is 14 Excellent, 44 Very Good and 25 Good Plus. Marco and Hans have recently used a lot of Windbrook in the breeding program as well as Chelios, Shottle, Aftershock, and Fever. They have gone back and used some Allen on cows that needed more strength. Marco says they are using about 20 per cent genomic sires as well.

Now that Marco is home farming full time, Hans and Marlise are hoping to travel more and enjoy spending time with their grandsons.

Hans recently returned from Brazil and Marlise has been to China with Ulmar Rudolph Daisy VG-88-5YR was registered and became Martina. Hans also likes to ski and swims once a week.

Martina’s first 4-H calf. The biggest part of the herd goes back to that family as well as points for the Master Breeder. She had high type and Hans and Marlise never thought they would own a farm. Their next goal of having a viable operation to pass on to a child and make a living high production. is on track.

In 2013, Ulmar Windbrook Elmo had success in the show ring as Ashley’s 4-H calf. She was Reserve All-Canadian 4-H Junior Yearling Though the journey to Canada and becoming dairy farmers were not and All Ontario 4-H Junior Yearling. She freshened right at two years without challenges and struggles over the years, Hans and Marlise’ old and the Pfisters are looking forward to working with her in the dream has come true.

Huron County Holstein Club Continued from page 15. be president of the Huron County Holstein Club.

Curtis McNeil was Champion Showperson at the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic and was the first member from Huron to win that title.

One of the club’s biggest successes is their Sponsorship Directory. It has been put together for the last 10 years, and is a directory of 125 sponsors and businesses that Huron County Holstein Club members use and hold in high regards. This directory benefits both the club and the businesses.

The club that had its beginning to support a calf club continues to support 4-H members heavily. This support includes; a $500 scholarship program, paying the entry fees for all the Huron County members at the Britespan 4-H Show, $750 sponsorship to the TD Canadian Classic Team from Huron County, an all- expense paid educational bus trip for 4-H members, complimentary dinner at the Twilight Social and halters for first year 4-H members showing a Holstein calf.

Freeland Ned Grace – Red EX-4E was perhaps Huron’s most famous cow. Sold by Wilbert Freeman to Bobmur Farms of Listowel, she was Grand Champion Red and White at Madison in 1996 and 1997.

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The Northumberland Holstein Club along with Select Sires’ Ben Bilker organized a tour of the Thunder Bay area where they visited ten herds over two days. Ben Bilker had worked in Thunder Bay after immigrating from Holland and the Northumberland Club members are always keen to see and try new things, so the trip was a perfect opportunity to see Thunder Bay area dairy farms.

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5. VG-88 Sanchez at Joalfarms. 6. New heifer barn at Trustmore Farms. 7. Admiring the cows at Joel Veurink’s farm.

After an “Amazing Race” style of trip (the bus didn’t show up resulting in a mad dash in cars, parking and hopping a ferry at 7:30 a.m.) in to the Toronto Island Airport. The 27 travellers boarded the Porter aircraft at 8 a.m. on the Tuesday morning. The Holstein enthusiasts included people from Northumberland County, neighbouring county breeders as well as Ontario Holstein General Manager Jason French.

After landing in sunny Thunder Bay and organizing the five vans and cars, the group caravanned out to visit the first herd. Peter, Rens and Henry Aalbers lost their barn to fire in 2012 and have rebuilt a new 100 cow free-stall barn with a double 12 parlour. The building of barns continued as the group visited Gert and Peg Brekveld that are building a new pack barn for their 70 head herd. Chrishar Holsteins greeted the group while owner Arie Grootenboer gave a history of the herd.

The herd of Jed Blekkenhorst impressed the group with their herd of great udders and frame. Lorne and Cynthia Vis welcomed everyone to their Joalfarms Holsteins and introduced the three generations that are involved in their high type herd.

That evening, Select Sires Canada hosted the group for dinner at a local hall where the group was able to sit with dairy producers from the area and learn more about how they manage their farms. Jason French led a discussion on the Canadian Holstein Breed Strategy to allow the Thunder Bay members to give their opinions on how they see the breed progressing into the future.

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The next morning was a clear and cold day as they headed to see the Terry Fox Memorial that is situated on a hill that overlooks Lake Superior and the City of Thunder Bay. They were greeted at the first farm by the Bolt family as they showed off their double Lely robot barn and how they manage their herd. Joel Veurink’s herd was the next stop and their tie-stall barn showed off their great uddered cows. The Thunder Oak Cheese Farm is operated by the Schep family and is a popular destination for area residents. This family operation uses milk from their Holstein and Jersey herd and is excited about their new store that will include larger space for cheese making, sales and lunch counter.

Trustmore Holsteins is the home of new genetics to the area and the Streutker family has shown successfully at their local shows. Ed and Aaron Breukelman’s free-stall herd has the Nor’Wester Mountains in the background and had a group of heifers that sparked a lot of interest.

The final stop was at the herd of Richard and Sherry Tempelman where they milk in a free-stall barn and provided their house for people to change out of their “barn” smelling clothes prior to getting on the airplane!

The Thunder Bay Holstein members appreciated the effort that the Northumberland Holstein members and friends made to travel to see their herds and welcome any other club to visit them at any time.

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The Elgin County Holstein Club was host to the 32nd Annual Meeting of the Ontario Holstein Branch held February 25th to 27th and they started the festivities with the popular farm tours. A rare, sunny, no snow day greeted visitors to the open houses of Hartveld, Futurecrest, Mistyglen, Liddlerock, Maplekeys, Narwood, Springerhill, Monoak, Forest Lee, Silverridge and Skipwell. Thank you to these members for allowing visitors to see your facilities and great herds. The Best Western Stoneridge Inn near London was the hotel location for that evening’s events featuring a wine and cheese reception, sponsored by EastGen, the Master Breeder presentation and fun auction. Hank Hazeleger and Dave Jenkins read biographies on the nine Master Breeders that hailed from Ontario while President El Petherick presented a certificate and etched blue milk jug to each family. Congratulations to all the Master Breeders on their achievement and we look forward to continue celebrating their accomplishment in Quebec at the National Holstein Convention. With Jimmy Doan and John G. Walker serving as auctioneers, the fun auction had 36 items that ranged from children’s John Deere bicycles to antique sale catalogues. Serving on this committee were Sandy Walters and Nancy-Lee Hazeleger, with the proceeds of the auction benefiting the Ontario Dairy Youth Trust Fund.

The 2014 Ontario Holstein Board of Directors.

Manager Jason French announced that in 2013, they accomplished the highest year for registrations, with 102,587. The mission statement that was set by the Board Of Directors, leads the staff to work towards youth activities, education, breed promotion and being advocates On Wednesday morning, the Annual Meeting began with President El for the industry. Vice-President Gary Cain presented the financial Petherick giving his report on the activities of the Board Of Directors statement and mentioned that the Ontario Holstein Branch is a nonand thanked the staff for their dedication to the organization. General profit organization with focus on breaking even each year. With

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investment income included, the Branch’s revenue over expenses finished at $198 with $705,724 in expenses for the 2013 year. The budget was presented for information purposes with a loss of $3,806 for the 2014 fiscal year. Ian Fraser led the Resolution discussion with all resolutions being passed by the membership in attendance. The resolutions included: 1. Holstein Canada develop a mobile phone app for their website.

2. IVF calves be coded to allow for research on their future health.

3. Ontario Holstein support the Uncontrolled Electricity Agriculture

Working group to find solution for stray voltage.

4. The continuation of evaluation of front end height.

5. Making the LPI formula reflect the breeding trends of Canadian

breeders.

We were pleased to have Holstein Canada President Richard Bosma attend our annual meeting from his home farm in British Columbia.

The organization had an exceptional year in 2013 with registrations.

The Holstein Canada classification department is fully staffed therefore scored a high level of cows. The Holstein Canada Board Of Directors have made a large commitment to visit members and take their ideas to making the organization stronger. Richard passed the discussion of the Canadian Holstein Breed Strategy over to CEO Ann Louise Carson where she thanked Ontario Holstein for their commitment to lead discussion at all county annual meetings.

The comments that have been received by Holstein Canada will be

Glenn, Cameron and Grant Barkey are presented with their All Ontario award for Altona Lea Stanley Cup Gretzky by Patty Jones.

After a great lunch, Tara Bullock introduced the winner of the Dairy Women Outstanding Service Award that included a PowerPoint presentation. Congratulations to Sandy O’Hara of Dandyland Holsteins on receiving this award. Jason French continued the award ceremonies with All Ontario Awards, GayLea Production Awards and the Heart of the Herd contest. The recipients of the Ontario Dairy Youth Award presented on their farm operation and their plans for the future. Dan Dykxhoorn, Cameron Graham and Kevin Klages were given a plaque to remember their award and their time in Madison, WI. Amber Kilgour was unable to attend. To finish the annual meeting, Gary Cain thanked President El Petherick for his tenure on the board and he was joined by his wife Joy in a presentation of a thank you gift.

A special thank you to the organizing committee of the annual general meeting, consisting of Sandy Walters, Hank and Nancy-Lee Hazeleger, Dave and Maureen Jenkins, Angela Howard and Ken Zimmer for all of their hard work and talent on organizing a successful event.

The final day of the annual meeting schedule was the Dairy Management Workshop, however an unscheduled blizzard closed roads and a small crowed was on hand. The Ontario Holstein Branch worked with the Progressive Dairy Operators on the agenda and the workshop was supported by sponsors Genex Canada and Holstein Canada.

Charlie Dykxhoorn (left) receives a Gaylea Production Award from Gerald Schipper.

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Jason French (left) and Gerald Schipper (2nd from left) of Gaylea present the winners of the Ontario Dairy Youth Award with their plaques. Recipients are Dan Dykxhoorn (centre), Kevin Klages (2nd from right) and Cameron Graham (right). the

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Marking its 4th year, the Outstanding Dairy Women Service Award is annually presented to recognize the contributions of women in the dairy business. Congratulations to this year’s winner, Sandy O’Hara of Dandyland Holsteins near Schomberg. A speech that was delivered recently at the Ontario Branch’s annual general meeting by the award’s chairperson, Tara Bullock can be found below:

Service by definition is the ACT of HELPFUL ACTIVITY. For many in this room the act of serving others is inherently part of their person, it’s what makes them who they are, it’s what drives and inspires them every day whether looking after their family, their farm or their community.

The Outstanding Dairy Women Service Award was first developed with the intention of recognizing the women in this business for these efforts to develop and maintain organizations which would support this rural way of life. The service these women provide to their communities comes from a basic need to “get things done”.

5. Work your butt off, make your efforts count for something.

Our winner this year has an extensive resume filled with so many accomplishments. Over the years she has helped to build and develop their very successful family farm. She has helped to raise two very accomplished amazing children and to see them succeed in this industry as adults. She has been dedicated to the local 4-H program, her church, community committees, local charities, and her local Holstein club. She has helped to have other pioneers in this business recognized for their lifelong efforts and she is an ambassador for the dairy business both locally and regionally.

Our winner this year I believe A major accomplishment this has this “let’s get it done” attitude past year was to organize and in spades. Her humble nature implement a celebration for her though is deceiving and she local Holstein club, one which quietly works along looking after would honour those who helped the details and at the same time to build this business and to trying to inspire and encourage recognize those who continue in those around her to do their best. their footsteps today. This huge According to one of her references anniversary was made special it is her “broad knowledge, to so many due to her tireless dedication, enthusiasm, passion work ethic and love of her fellow and leadership which makes Holstein breeders. her a key contributor to the Finally, I would like finish with organizations she serves.” He also stated that “while the dairy Sandy O’Hara (2nd from left) is this year’s winner of the Outstanding Service Award for Dairy Women. a quote from Teddy Roosevelt industry continues to evolve Presenting the award is Tara Bullock (left), 2013 winner, Nancy Beerwort (2nd from right) and Ontario which I’ve used up here before.

The first time it was as a general to meet the ever-challenging Holstein Branch General Manager Jason French. (PHOTO BY JULIE MCINTOSH) idea to illustrate the ideals of this demands, it’s dedicated, selfless yet passionate ambassadors like herself who provide a great role award but in the short time I’ve grown to know our winner I truly model to follow”. believe that this demonstrates her dedication and work ethic more than I could ever hope to describe.

The women we have honoured over the past 4 years have been the kind who work hard in silence and let the success be the noise. “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how It’s not always easy and sometimes it feels like you are fighting a the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have losing battle. To always be up and positive can be exhausting and done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the sometimes you just have to bow your head, say a little prayer and arena, who’s face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives weather the storm of those who continue to say “well, we’ve never valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again, because there is done it this way before!” no effort without error and shortcomings; but he who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great I think that from reading these applications over the past few years devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best I have come to understand that these types of hardworking women knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and he who live by 5 basic rules. at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that 1. Trust yourself, dig deep down and understand who you want to his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know be and not what. neither victory or defeat.”

2. Break the rules, think outside the box and be creative.

3. N ot being afraid to fail. Don’t be paralyzed by decisions which It is my honour and privilege to announce the winner of the 2014 need to be made.

Outstanding Dairy Woman Service Award to my fellow colleague 4. Not listening to the naysayers saying “It can’t be done”. and friend, Mrs. Sandy O’Hara.

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Coming Events

Results for 3+ Lactation Class

Results for 1st Lactation Class

1st

1st

Claircrest Astro Adorable Owner: Clair Petherick, Campbellford Winner of the Covista Trophy – donated

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2nd Grillsdale Ace Laura Owner: Clifford Grills & Rory Meiklejohn, Campbellford 3rd

Shockwave Goldwyn Darlin Owner: Michael & Wm. Barnum, Campbellford

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Martland Jasper Cindy Owner: Martin Opsteen, Brighton

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Rosanet Fahrenheit Jade Owner: Terry & Brad Linton, Roseneath

Pine Glen Reginald Stella Owner: Philip, Barb & Tyler Mutton, Brighton

2nd Sagerholm Fever Fudgesicle Owner: Paul D. Sager, Campbellford 3rd

Martland Windbrook Disco Owner: Martin Opsteen, Brighton & Scott Anderson, Hastings

4th

Arcadia Fever Scarlet Owner: Rob, Jim, & Boyd Nelson, Brighton

5th

Shockwave Atwood Shine Owner: Michael Barnum, Campbellford

Thanks to Tom Hawman of Tomalynn Holsteins, Omemee for judging our high quality entries.

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HOLSTEIN Congratulations to our 3 new Master Breeders!

Joren Holsteins

Valerie & Shayne Jones & Family

McIntosh Holsteins

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Coming Events Oxford Middlesex Calf Sale Saturday, April 19th, 12 noon at the Woodstock Fairgrounds.

A large selection of well grown deep pedigreed calves suitable for 4-H projects or herd replacements.

Twilight Social & Recognition Night Thursday, July 10th, 7:15pm Breamont Holsteins – Bill and Fred Killing and Families – 496130 10th Line Tavistock Come join us to recognize our 3 New Master Breeders, visit with new and old friends and enjoy good food!

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Holstein Canada calculates the average final score of first lactation Holsteins classified in 2013 by herd size and province.

The herds were grouped based on the number of female Holstein registrations as 8 group categories considered in the Master Breeder Program. We have featured the top 18 herds in each category. Where do you stack up?

Average Final Score of First Lactation Holsteins Classified in 2013 by Herd Size and Province

Top 18

Classification Herd Size 5-9 Registrations Per Year

Herd Prefix

Average Final Score

Classification Herd Size 10-14 Registrations Per Year

Herd Prefix

Top 18

Number of Animals Classified

Average Final Score

Herd Prefix

Classification Herd Size 15-19 Registrations Per Year Number of Animals Classified

Average Final Score

OCONCREST

9

84.56

VANHAVEN

12

85.25

HIGH POINT

16

84.88

DARWELL

13

83.62

CLAREMOUNT

12

84.83

CEDARPATCH

10

84.80

VIORIS

5

83.60

LEACHLAND

10

84.20

ELIZADON

19

84.79

CLEARENK

6

83.50

TRENT VALLEY

13

83.85

KAWARTHA

19

84.79

DOUGFORD

5

83.20

HAELZLE

12

83.75

GREENLARK

9

84.56

HELLING

7

83.14

GENDARRA

6

83.67

PATIENCE

14

84.36

GLENEIL

23

82.96

UNIQUE

12

83.67

MEADOWBLOOM

10

84.30

WILADA

8

82.75

BARDALE

8

83.63

WELANE

10

84.20

CHALAMAR

16

82.63

LANGELANDS

13

83.31

ELMCROFT

17

83.88

HARMONY VIEW

11

82.55

KELVUE

7

83.29

MAPLEBROUGH

14

83.64

ALPAT

13

82.23

ROCKABERRY

7

83.29

RALANES

11

83.64

HYNDMAN

7

82.14

RIVERMAR

16

83.19

WILLOWLANE

11

83.55

ERDINE

17

82.12

EUROFLAIR

17

83.12

FREUREHAVEN

12

83.42

MARION

10

81.90

HARCOLM

17

83.12

HICKLEE

13

83.38

DONRICH

11

81.73

ELM ARBRE

13

83.00

LOYALYN

10

83.30

ALDARBREN

7

81.57

WATDALE

9

83.00

BOALCREST

8

83.25

PEREVCO

9

81.56

GERDOTH

9

82.89

PAUL-LOR

9

83.22

BRADWOOD

11

81.55

ALMARLEA

8

82.88

WELOVALE

10

83.20

Top 18

Classification Herd Size 20-24 Registrations Per Year

Top 18

Number of Animals Classified

Average Final Score

Herd Prefix

DELCREEK

13

84.31

TOMALYNN

10

84.30

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Top 18

Classification Herd Size 25-29 Registrations Per Year

Top 18

Number of Animals Classified

Average Final Score

Herd Prefix

VALE-O-SKENE

19

85.26

HEATHER HOLME

12

85.08

Classification Herd Size 30-39 Registrations Per Year Number of Animals Classified

Average Final Score

HOLTBYHOLME

13

85.23

MILLBROOKE

13

84.62

KENTVILLE

8

84.25

BONNIE BRAE

16

85.00

HARVDALE

10

84.60

PLOEGSWAY

14

83.86

HILLMARK

12

84.42

RONBETH

17

84.59

WINDCROFT

14

83.43

VELLHAVEN

15

84.33

SKYLINE

21

84.29

NARWOOD

10

83.40

FLORBIL

30

84.13

DOWNIEBROOK

14

84.14

NORMLYNE

10

83.40

PONDVUE

14

84.00

WILLDINA

15

84.13

WOODBRIDGE

9

83.33

SAUDER HOLME

10

84.00

BROWNLANDS

21

84.10

GOULDHAVEN

14

83.21

SIGNATURE

21

84.00

SUNNY PLAINS

12

84.08

SANDY CREST

17

83.18

CLARKVALLEY

7

83.86

BECKRIDGE

13

83.92

GUYVIEW

18

83.17

KILLCROFT

23

83.57

BELMORAL

22

83.91

ERROLEA

7

83.14

CANHOPE

15

83.47

LAIDLAWN

21

83.86

KAYMANOR

15

83.13

SHURRHOLME

7

83.43

RAELAND

18

83.78

SQUIBBLAND

15

83.07

WOOLVIEW

14

83.43

FRICOSONS

13

83.77

LORNEVA

22

83.05

WENALLT

15

83.40

ALEAH

32

83.75

GRAVELSDALE

11

83.00

SUNSPARK

18

83.39

BRUVIEW

13

83.69

MAPLEKAY

14

83.00

VALMAR

12

83.33

STARBRITE

15

83.67

VELAN

9

83.00

LAURLEE

14

83.29

CAVANALECK

19

83.63

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Classification Herd Size 40-59 Registrations Per Year

Top 18

Herd Prefix

Number of Animals Classified

Average Final Score

Herd Prefix

HOLZER

28

84.93

FARISVIEW

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Classification Herd Size 60+ Registrations Per Year Number of Animals Classified

Average Final Score

QUALITY

32

85.75

84.85

KINGSWAY

44

84.64

CRAIGCREST

35

84.83

BREEZE HILL

14

84.57

CROVALLEY

12

84.75

BOSDALE

30

84.17

WALNUTLAWN

11

84.18

DONNANVIEW

38

84.13

CHRISLAND

22

84.14

ARDROSS

39

83.79

SUNNY MAPLE

23

84.04

FRADON

23

83.78

TRINAL

25

83.92

BENRISE

34

83.62

DANDYLAND

23

83.91

MAPEL WOOD

46

83.61

GLENNHOLME

25

83.88

HANALEE

53

83.36

ERBCREST

8

83.88

OCONNORS

55

83.16

ULMAR

20

83.80

SMITHDEN

27

83.11

UP-RIDGE

45

83.47

KARNVILLA

48

83.02

DON-MAIR

22

83.45

MTELGIN

35

82.91

BRABANTDALE

48

83.33

DUFFEYNIAL

34

82.91

KNONAUDALE

24

83.29

MAPLEVUE

32

82.75

LOCKMAR

29

83.28

MARTINDEL

47

82.66

EARLEN

24

83.21

MAPLE-AIN

31

82.65

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DECEMBER EXs Craigcrest Rubies Gold Rejoice Ex 93 Craigcrest Holsteins, Arthur

Dualane Windbrook Shyanne Vg 87 Glenbert Holsteins, Embro Kloepfer Holdings Ltd, Ingersoll

Canadairy Molson Goldwyn EX 91 Canadairy Farm, Salford

Hanalee Fever Britches Vg 87 Hank & Nancy-Lee Hazeleger, Embro Martin Hazeleger, Embro

Craigcrest Rubies Gold Nugget EX 91 Craigcrest Holsteins, Arthur

Killcroft Braxton Shameless Vg 87 Killcroft Holsteins, Tavistock

Denholme Denison Blacky EX 91 Dennis Martin, St. Jacobs

Rivermar Jed Kendra Vg 87 Murray B. Martin, St. Jacobs

Glenvue Champion Rosetta EX 91 Glenvue Holsteins, Rockwood

Craigcrest Alexander Shinerama Vg 86 Craigcrest Lauthority Ruby Vg 86 Craigcrest Rubies Gold Rainbow Vg 86 Craigcrest Sid Starlite Vg 86 Craigcrest Holsteins, Arthur

Maplekay Lj Sahara EX 91 Maplekay Farms Limited, Woodstock River Dale Shottle Linda EX 91 Orchard-Grove Holsteins, St. Clements Avelee Bonair Firefly EX 90 Avelee Holsteins, Waterloo Bruview Blitz Dena EX 90 Bruview Holsteins, Elmira Causeway Titanic Sue South EX 90 Thomas Roth, Bright Dairydale Goldroy Payton EX 90 Dairydale Farms Ltd, Embro Denholme Goldwyn Eliza EX 90 Dennis Martin, St. Jacobs Fraeland Denison Bara EX 90 Fraeland Gold Annika EX 90 Fraeland Farms, Fergus Glenvue Lager Roz EX 90 Glenvue Holsteins, Rockwood Hanalee Outside Alaska EX 90 Hank & Nancy-Lee Hazeleger, Embro Hazelcrest Bolton Carla EX 90 Hazelview Holsteins, Guelph

Richdale Goldwyn Tiffany EX 90 Richdale Holsteins, Elmira Sapa-Ska Debnar Crayola-Red EX 90 Up-Ridge Holsteins, Embro Stolhaven Talent Lisa EX 90 Murray B. Martin, St. Jacobs Triplekay Butze Allison EX 90 Triplekay Holsteins, Embro Up-Ridge Jd Lustre EX 90 Walnutlawn Jasper Julia EX 90 Up-Ridge Holsteins, Embro

DECEMBER VGs Craigcrest Rubies Nectar Vg 87 Craigcrest Seaver Heidi Ho Vg 87 Craigcrest Holsteins, Arthur

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Cherry Crest Aspen Lettuce Ex 90 Brian Joseph Enright, Winchester Citilimits Coldspri Majic 371 Ex 90 Citilimits Farms Inc, St. Agatha

Kirklea Pirate Rolo Ex 91 Robert D. Macdonald, Dalkeith

Coopon Goldwyn Dena Ex 90 Milky Wave Inc, Elmira

Kostaholme Carisma Donisha Ex 91 Kostaholme Holsteins, Drayton

Coubi Goldwyn Alianie Ex 90 Ebyville Farms Ltd, Elmira

Limbra Spirte Sally Ex 91 Huybregts Farms Ltd, Crysler

Coxlyn Macedon Marcy Ex 90 Mclean’s Dairy, Kenabeek

Hazelcrest Jordan Ebony Naomi Vg 86 Hazelcrest Holsteins, Embro

Lochdale Sanchez Tia Ex 91 David J. Macmillan, Alexandria

Crovalley Goldwyn Daytona Ex 90 Mt. Elgin Dairy Farms, Guelph

Karnvilla Pronto Ria Vg 86 D.W. Karn Farms Inc, Woodstock

Parkin Lheros Kaddy Ex 91 G. & L. Parkin Farms Ltd, Owen Sound

Darwell Roy Sophie Ex 90 Les & Darlene Sharpe, Orton

Killcroft Jj Lastcall Vg 86 Killcroft Holsteins, Tavistock

Rainyridge Dundee Chandi Ex 91 Rockmont Holsteins, Shakespeare

Denburn Aladdin Tossy Ex 90 Bernard St. Denis, Alexandria

Maplemar Shottle Inez Vg 86 Edgar B. Martin, St. Clements

Rf Duplex Design Ex 91 Lester & Shirley Gingrich, Elmira

Denlee Galaxy Flowee Ex 90 Den-Lee Farms Ltd, New Hamburg

Marboise Steady Stella Vg 86 Andrew Den Haan, Fergus

Serheal Goldwyn Nancy Ex 91 Claude Seguin, St. Isidore

Deslacs Allen Lila Ex 90 Signature Holsteins, Morrisburg

Profile Ittybiddy Vg 86 Robert Wood, Cannington Brian K. Wood, Tottenham

Abbylayne Magot Jollie Ex 90 Albert Fledderus, Lowbanks

Devans Lambert Supreme Ex 90 Devans Sterling Amy Ex 90 Devans Holsteins, Smithville

Fraeland Iota Apple Vg 86 Fraeland Farms, Fergus Hanalee Chariot Wind Vg 86 Hank & Nancy-Lee Hazeleger, Embro Gary Hazeleger, Embro

Quiet Acres Drake Cayla Vg 86 Quiet Acres Holsteins, Embro

Harvue Roy Frosty-2-Etn Ex 93 Rockmont Holsteins, Shakespeare Darcroft Shottle Joy 459 Ex 92 Darcroft Farms Ltd, Woodstock Darwell Goldwyn Monster Ex 92 Les & Darlene Sharpe, Orton Kaymanor Atlas Atlanta Ex 92 Kaymanor Holsteins, Stratford R-E-W Daz Bepretty-Et Ex 92 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge Rainyridge Rampage Barb Red Ex 92 Rainyridge Thunder Delia Ex 92 Rockmont Holsteins, Shakespeare Redmaple Goldwyn Florenda Ex 92 Andrew V. Zehr, Millbank Shylane Atlas Hannah Ex 92 John McCallum, Stratford Trinity Dc Perdita Ex 92 Den-Lee Farms Ltd, New Hamburg Trinity Holsteins, New Hamburg Bosdale Dundee Lustre Ex 91 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge Calderay Talent Jennifer Ex 91 Calderay Holsteins, Wallenstein Christhill Talent Rena Ex 91 Walkerbrae Farms, Guelph Denlee Velvet Krisco Ex 91 Den-Lee Farms Ltd, New Hamburg

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Havenvalley Denison Brush Ex 91 Diefendale Holsteins, Gowanstown

Coberdale Ross Maddie Ex 90 Coberdale Farm Inc, Wellesley

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Murjan September June EX 90 Bechvale Holsteins, Cambridge

Centerflos Tanker Mozzarella Ex 90 Gerald Roefs, Lakeside

Jaline Shottle Betsy Ex 91 J Line Holsteins, Linwood

Jacobs Shottle Brice EX 90 Whiskey River Holsteins, Flamborough

Maplemar Goldwyn Darla EX 90 Edgar B. Martin, St. Clements

Fradon Talent Julia Ex 91 Dana Erway,Pennsylvania Fradon Holsteins Ltd, Branchton

Claynook Byebye Shaquille Ex 90 Claynook Roxy Ashlar Ex 90 Claynook Farms Ltd, New Hamburg

Ronbeth Steady Larissa Vg 86 Breamont Holsteins, Tavistock Frankhaven Holsteins, Ingersoll

Lemlar Allen Dorita EX 90 Lemlar Outside Kathryn EX 90 Lemlar Farms Ltd, Woodstock

Cedarcrest Dolman Dixie Ex 90 Cedarcrest Holsteins, Linwood

Helmcrest Lou Kelsey Ex 91 Helmcrest Holsteins, Winchester

Hillmark Roy Ladylush EX 90 Murraylodge Farm Ltd, Embro

Killcroft Gold Lyze EX 90 Killcroft Promo Louize EX 90 Killcroft Holsteins, Tavistock

Fradon Golden Papoose Ex 91 Fradon Holsteins Ltd, Branchton

Acherholme Champion Rachell Ex 90 Eli Brubacher, Wallenstein Aija Final Cut Vanna Ex 90 Jaquemet Holsteins, Winchester Andita Goldwyn Twinkle Ex 90 Andita Holsteins Inc, Belwood Augure Lucas Shellye Ex 90 Dennis E. Martin, Palmerston Birdolm Cheeto Abba Ex 90 Birdolm Holsteins, Rockwood Bonvale Manager Freedom Ex 90 Bonvale Farms, St. Andrews West Bosdale Final Cut Sue Ex 90 Bosdale Jasper Lanna Ex 90 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge

Diamondview Savant Glory Ex 90 Diamond View Farm, Kinburn Dixellen Limelight Marcy Ex 90 Steven Witmer, Woodstock Don-Hope Gold Silver Ex 90 Rae MacDonald, Dalkeith Don-Mair Goldwyn Bonnie Ex 90 Don-Mair Farms, Mt. Hope Donel Talent Kasmira Ex 90 Donel Farms Ltd, Baden Dualane Mr Sam Daisy Ex 90 Kloepfer Holdings Ltd, Ingersoll Dusty Hills Chestar Crush Ex 90 Willard M. Horst, Elmira

Branderlea Jasper Marj Ex 90 Branderlea Farms, Rockwood

Earlen Champion Prize Ex 90 Earlen Farms Limited, Alma

Brenland Linjet Teresa Ex 90 Brenland Holsteins, Millbank

Ebylane Mr Burns Doreen Ex 90 Phares Eby, Drayton

Bridgeview Baxter Denise Ex 90 Bridgeview Fortune Grace Ex 90 Bridgeview Farms, Brantford

Elm Bend Giselle Ex 90 Elm Bend Holsteins, Brantford

Brookturn Crown Nell Ex 90 Brookturn Holsteins, St. Anns Browndale Shottle Picotine Ex 90 Browndale Farm, Paris Bydand Bolton Sierra Ex 90 Scott A. Gordon, Rockwood Calderay Outside Heidi Ex 90 Calderay Holsteins, Wallenstein Callumlea Outside Wyoming Ex 90 Callumlea Farms, New Hamburg Candu Gillespy Magan Ex 90 Fred & Deborah Dings, Chesterville Canhope Damion Bailey Ex 90 Ron Canning, Palmerston

Enerla Amper Sandy Ex 90 Ebyton Farm, Wallenstein Feederlane September Tori Ex 90 Feederlane Farms, Wainfleet Fennema Goldwyn Giselle Ex 90 Jake & Janet Ringelberg, Troy Fradon Talent Merrilou Ex 90 Kaymanor Holsteins, Stratford Frogholm Moonshine Neptune Ex 90 Frogholm Holsteins, Newington Genfourth Amber Igniter Ex 90 Dennis R. Hahn, Linwood Glengarry Shottle Arethusa Ex 90 Glengarry Stock Farms Inc, Apple Hill

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Grady Acres Goldwyn Vanessa Ex 90 Grady Acres, Crysler

Pemcrest Charlotte J Ex 90 Pemcrest Farm, Williamsburg

Wallaceview Fbi 505 Ex 90 Wallaceview Holsteins, Palmerston

Guyview Bolton Berniece Ex 90 Guyview Farms, Winchester

Pemcrest Ella Final Cut Ex 90 Pemcrest Kaitlyn Samuelo Ex 90 Pemcrest Farm, Williamsburg

Walnutlawn Carisma Tara Ex 90 Frederick Topp & Son, Dunnville

Havenvalley Brent Robin Ex 90 Havenvalley Pretz Shottle Ex 90 Havenvalley Holsteins, Wallenstein

Calderay Dempsey Mystery Vg 86 Calderay Dusk Peanut Vg 86 Calderay Holsteins, Wallenstein Classy Sanchez Beauty Vg 86 All My Own Holsteins, Burgessville

Petherton Redesign Rox Ann Ex 90 Wrighthaven Farms Ltd, Kenilworth

Wardway Leader Pansie Ex 90 Wardway Talent Barbie Ex 90 Wardway Farms Ltd, Woodstock

Hawdale Talent Kim Ex 90 Hawdale Holsteins, Wallenstein

Pinegro Constance Goldwyn Ex 90 Pinegrove Holsteins, Troy

Wayholme Outsdie Iris Ex 90 Cleon Bauman, Elmira

Condon Windbrook Peach Blossom Vg 86 Condon Holsteins, Thamesford

Haws Roxy Redesign Ex 90 Frederick Topp & Son, Dunnville

Pineland Gold Felicity-Et Ex 90 Shadowave Holsteins Inc, Second North River

Weenarda Shottle Anna Ex 90 Weenarda Farms, Iroquois

Darcroft Windbrook Kelly Vg 86 Darcroft Farms Ltd, Woodstock

Heatherick Bonzai Bella Ex 90 Kaymanor Holsteins, Stratford

Pondbank Magot Lidia Ex 90 Morningsky Holsteins, Milbank

Don-Mair Goldwyn Odella Vg 86 Don-Mair Farms, Mt. Hope

Heatherick Reggie Dream Ex 90 Frederick Topp & Son, Dunnville

Poplarvale Final Cut Excel Ex 90 Poplarvale Holsteins, Millbank

Westside Goldwyn Paedra Ex 90 Westside Sive Enid Ex 90 Westside Farm, New Hamburg

Helmcrest Outside Leeanne Ex 90 Helmcrest Holsteins, Winchester

Poscholm Igniter Mardi Ex 90 Renald & Simon Gravel, Earlton

Hiddenspring Hi Metro Marli Ex 90 Hiddenspring Holsteins, Elmira

Providence Florian Angela Ex 90 Providence Holsteins Ltd, Branchton

Holzer Scotty Baize Ex 90 Bushy View, Lakeside

Quinndale Balitmore Jill Ex 90 Quinndale Holsteins, Greely

Huntshaven Re Design Barbie Ex 90 Webine Holsteins, Elmira

Rainyridge Rt Nancy Ex 90 Rockmont Holsteins, Shakespeare

Indianmaidn Samuelo Skyann Ex 90 Indian Maiden Farms, Moorefield

Redlodge Fortune Flicka Ex 90 Redlodge Farms Inc, Finch

Ivdale Power Ali Ex 90 Ivdale Holsteins, Shakespeare

Resons Final Decision Ex 90 Vanhaven Holsteins, Uxbridge

Jameston Dolman Stone Ex 90 James F. Johnston, New Dundee

Rickeen Denison Carmel Ex 90 Rickeen Sanchez Nacho Ex 90 Rick Shantz, Wallenstein

Janaric Goldwyn Whoopie Ex 90 Janaric Paramount Juno Ex 90 Janaric Holsteins, Listowel

Roesbett Goldwyn Beretta Ex 90 Gerald Roefs, Lakeside

Jaspers Shottle Julianna Ex 90 Jaspers Dairy Farm, Slate River

Roewood Sprite Kimberly Ex 90 Roewood Farm, Wallenstein

Jonden J V Missy Shottle Ex 90 Harthaven Farms Inc, Morrisburg

Rohes Durham Electra Ex 90 Browndale Farm, Paris Roger F. Schug, Ohio

Karlinrock Talent Lance Ex 90 Marlin R. Martin, Palmerston Kedeb Goldwyn Emerald Ex 90 Junel Holsteins, Millbank Killcroft Damion Leia Ex 90 Nutreco Canada Agresearch, Burford Larsan Dolman Dena Ex 90 Larsan Holsteins, Alma Lebold Dundee Deloris Ex 90 Lebold Farms Inc, Wellesley Lincrest Baltimor Beulah Ex 90 Lincrest Holsteins, Winchester Lochdale Denison Sparkie Ex 90 David J. Macmillan, Alexandria Lorneva C M Redman Nice Ex 90 Lorneva Damion Barbie Ex 90 Lorneva Sovereign Gabrele Ex 90 Bruce L. Loach & Family, New Liskeard Mapel Wood Shottle Gigi Ex 90 Mapel Wood Farms, Jerseyville Marbro Toystory Tabitha Ex 90 Marbro Farms, Woodstock Marla Goldwyn Alexis Ex 90 Marla Goldwyn Ruth Ex 90 Maple Creek Farm, Alma Morgrove Denison Annie Ex 90 Morgrove Holsteins Ltd, Brantford Morivan Titanic Emy Ex 90 Renald & Simon Gravel, Earlton Ms Cain-View Bolton Ellie Ex 90 Leslie Dolson, Guelph Nation Vale Gillespy Mary Anne Ex 90 Nation Valley Farms, Chesterville New Spirit Shottle Kirry Ex 90 Warby Farm, Ingersoll Nithaven Aaron Malory Ex 90 Nithside Dorcas Toystory Ex 90 Nithside Doreen Goldwyn Ex 90 Nithside Farms Ltd, Wellesley Olivercrest Lou Lafreddy Ex 90 Olivercrest Holsteins, Neebing Opsterlawn Sam Saskia Ex 90 Opsterlawn Holstein, Alma Parajay Redesign Dupree Ex 90 Jackson Valley Farms, Thornloe

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Rosenhorst Panda Ex 90 Rosenhorst Stud Joyful Ex 90 J. Blekkenhorst & Son, Thunder Bay Rosevine Mr Sam Olive Ex 90 Rosevine Farms, Berwick Saziemaz Lead Joriole Ex 90 Philippe & Laurence Gutknecht, Newington Shylane Norman Bambi Ex 90 Shylane Shottle Posh Ex 90 John McCallum, Stratford

Whitnell Mailing Vivi Ex 90 Whitnell Holsteins, Wainfleet Willowlawn Sovereign Antler Ex 90 Angus & Marie Martin, Wallenstein Wilmarlea Derek Dory Ex 90 Wilmarlea Farm, Embro Winright Spirte Jinx Ex 90 Brian Joseph Enright, Winchester

JANUARY VGs Belridge-View Windbrook Agnes Vg 87 Moonlight Holsteins, Caistor Centre Bosdale Braxton Elegance Vg 87 Bosdale Fever Pt Tootsie Vg 87 Bosdale Goldwyn Portrait C Vg 87 Bosdale Sid Dianna Vg 87 Bosdale Windbrook Fanfare Vg 87 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge

Claynook Dove Snowman Vg 86 Claynook Farms Ltd, New Hamburg

Downiebrook Laural London Vg 86 Downiebrook Farms Ltd, St. Pauls Dymentholm Lexis Loraine Vg 86 Dymentholm Lexis Lucerne Vg 86 Carldot Farms, Stratford Earlen Windbrook Hayley Vg 86 Earlen Windbrook Parcel Vg 86 Earlen Farms Limited, Alma Ek-Ww Lauth Ela-Et Vg 86 Claremount Holsteins, Stratford Murray McGonigle, Baden Kevin Squibb, St. Pauls Fradon Savage Joti Vg 86 Dana Erway, Coudersport, Pa Fradon Holsteins Ltd, Branchton Glengarry Lauthority Pia Vg 86 Glengarry Stock Farms Inc, Apple Hill Greenview Shottle Jubblie Vg 86 Greenview Farms, Fonthill

Brenland Aftershock Kathy Vg 87 Brenland Holsteins, Millbank

Harmony View Tara Vg 86 Harmony View Farms, Winchester

Browndale Goldwyn Michelle Vg 87 Browndale Farm, Paris

Havenvalley Sid Blessed Vg 86 Havenvalley Holsteins, Wallenstein

Canhope Fever Charmony Vg 87 Ron Canning, Palmerston

Hesshill Richard After Jane Vg 86 Payneside Farms Inc, Finch

Cherry Crest Blondin Evita Vg 87 Wenallt Holsteins, Crysler

Holywell Sequence Krystal Vg 86 Eramosa Farms, Rockwood Holywell Holsteins, Rockwood

Guyview Lauthority Lady Vg 87 Guyview Farms, Winchester Jolicap Emilia Snowman Vg 87 Cormdale Genetics Inc, Bethany Al-Be-Ro Land & Cattle, Piacenza Agriber Societa Agricola Srl, Piacenza Kirklea Palermo Jewel Vg 87 Robert D. MacDonald, Dalkeith

Holzer Dundee Mien Vg 86 Bushy View, Lakeside Hylltop Shocking Moment Vg 86 Vellenga Farms Ltd, Paris Jameston Sid Castlemore Vg 86 James F. Johnston, New Dundee

Signature Fortune Juno Ex 90 Signature Holsteins, Morrisburg

Limbra Dundee Wildfire Vg 87 Huybregts Farms Ltd, Crysler

Kaymanor Jasper Backpack Vg 86 Kaymanor Holsteins, Stratford Leela Holsteins, Perth

Smithden Aaron Kandace Ex 90 Smithden Goldwyn Goldie Ex 90 Smithden Holsteins Inc, Woodstock

Mapel Wood Windbrook Karmen Vg 87 Mapel Wood Farms, Jerseyville

Kearnsvale Steady Lucy Vg 86 Kearnsvale Farms, Berwick

Ms Aubreys Obs Alexis-Et Vg 87 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge

Kirklea Bravest Extravagant Vg 86 Kirklea Braxton Tiara Vg 86 Robert D. MacDonald, Dalkeith

Sprucecho Talent Glo Ex 90 Sprucecho Farms Inc, Moorefield Sprucerich Ross Fizzie Ex 90 Weberdale Holsteins, Wallenstein Stolhaven Rianna-Red-Et Ex 90 Drewholme Holsteins, Gowanstown Stuartmere Carisma Mandy Ex 90 Stuartmere Farms, Princeton Summitholm Baxter Tish Ex 90 Joe Loewith & Sons Ltd, Lynden Terrylea Lheros Lollipop Ex 90 Terrylea Holsteins, St. Pauls Timelen Salto Faye Ex 90 Timelen Farms, St. Marys Valmar Champion Libby Ex 90 Valmar Goldwyn Mariah Ex 90 C.J. Vanderlip & Sons, Brantford

Signature Fevered Pitch Vg 87 Signature Holsteins, Morrisburg Signature Kats Fever Vg 87 Glennholme Holsteins, Carp Signature Holsteins, Morrisburg Todd Edwards, Morrisburg

Lloyalholme Redliner Roselyn Vg 86 Lloyalholme Holsteins, Wallenstein Baumanhome Holsteins, Wallenstein

Torpedo Redesign Kolleen Vg 87 Fairview Acres, Moorefield

Lochdale Gerard Maryn Vg 86 David J. MacMillan, Alexandria

Charwill Shaquille Missy Vg 86 Charwill Farms, Wallenstein

Lorneva Canden Trixie Red Vg 86 Bruce L. Loach & Family, New Liskeard

Bellwin Windbrook Rufis Vg 86 Bellwin Farms Inc, Elora

Lucky Luc Windbrook Dalia Vg 86 Cherry Crest Holsteins, Martintown Eastwest Holsteins, Shefford, Pq

Bluebird Force Marla Vg 86 Bluebird Farm Inc, Brantford Bosdale Fever Della Vg 86 Bosdale Fever Laura Vg 86 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge

Veumount Carisma Dina Ex 90 Veumount Farm, Slate River

Bosdale Jordan Barbra Vg 86 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge John Hunyady, Kitchener

Vriesdale Denison Honduras Ex 90 Verspeek Farms Ltd, Winchester Vt-Pond-View Gold Missy-Et Ex 90 Lester & Shirley Gingrich, Elmira Walkerbrae Talent Lanea Ex 90 Walkerbrae Farms, Guelph

Lincrest Baltimor Bellekiss Vg 86 Lincrest Holsteins, Winchester

Sprucecho Fever Gotcha Vg 87 Sprucecho Farms Inc, Moorefield

Verspeek Design Parsley Ex 90 Verspeek Dundee Livia Ex 90 Verspeek Farms Ltd, Winchester

Ville Glend Lheros Agatha Ex 90 Robert & Roderick Villeneuve, Dunvegan

Lebold Dempsey Della Vg 86 Lebold Farms Inc, Wellesley

Bosdale L Goldwyn Portrait Vg 86 Bosdale Seaver Dianna Vg 86 Bosdale Seaver Portrait Vg 86 Bosdale Farms Inc, Cambridge Browndale Shottel Rattel Vg 86 Browndale Farm, Paris

Mapel Wood Goldchip Dandy Vg 86 Mapel Wood Windbrook Dessert Vg 86 Mapel Wood Windbrook Diamonds Vg 86 Mapel Wood Windbrook Kathy Vg 86 Mapel Wood Farms, Jerseyville Maplejog Talent Shasta Vg 86 Maplejog Holsteins, Embro Marelvue Dempsey Crystal Vg 86 Eli M. Martin, Gowanstown Markhill Fever Tessie Vg 86 Markhill Holsteins, Ingersoll Morningsky Dempsey Aaliyah Vg 86 Morningsky Holsteins, Milbank

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Mtelgin Gold Lacey Vg 86 Mt. Elgin Dairy Farms, Guelph

Breeze Hill Goldwyn Caicey Ex 91 Breeze Hill Holsteins, Winchester

Budjon-Jk Mac Elantra-Et Ex 90 Dalton J. Faris, East Gwillimbury

Murrayholm Goldwyn Elizabeth Vg 86 Murrayholm Farms Inc, Martintown

Character Samuelo Crackle Ex 91 Character Holsteins, Mildmay Jayne & Ralph Dietrich, Mildmay

Burghaven Re Design Lynlee Ex 90 John Verburg, Londesboro

Nation Vale Goldwyn Melanie Le Vg 86 Nation Valley Farms, Chesterville Nithside Harriet Windbrook Vg 86 Nithside Farms Ltd, Wellesley Patience Cv Oman Fantasy Vg 86 Koehlerview Farms Ltd, Wellesley Petherton Krown Tilt Vg 86 Wrighthaven Farms Ltd., Kenilworth Quinndale Dixie Fever Vg 86 Quinndale Holsteins, Greely Rosevine Sanchez Jillian Vg 86 Rosevine Farms, Berwick Smithden Iota Elanor Vg 86 Smithden Holsteins Inc, Woodstock Sunnycreek Braxton Ragoo Vg 86 Lorne & Cynthia Vis, Murillo Torpedo Circuit Missy Vg 86 Torpedo Sanchez Nikita Vg 86 Fairview Acres, Moorefield

Erbcrest Howie Luxury Ex 91 Erbcrest Farm, Milverton Fishervale Lheros Snowwhite Ex 91 Fishervale Acres Ltd, Thornton Glaudale Lauren Shottle Ex 91 Vriesdale Holsteins, Mountain Glennholme Denison Zany Ex 91 Glennholme Holsteins, Carp Highview Minister Juno Ex 91 Highview Holsteins, Port Perry Joyrod Lou Cacelia Ex 91 Rodney Shantz, Gorrie Maple Leaf Redesign Betty Ex 91 G. Wade Anderson, Waterford Penlow Georgana Fortune Ex 91 Penlow Farms, Almonte

Valmar Fever Pippa Vg 86 C.J. Vanderlip & Sons, Brantford

Raeland Sovereign Sheba Ex 91 Rae Stadder, Selkirk

Vellhaven Ali Fever Naomi Vg 86 Vellhaven Farms Inc, Smithville

Raivue Fc Clara Ex 91 Raivue Farms Ltd, Sunderland

Veumount Duplex Sandy Vg 86 Veumount Farm, Slate River

Riverdown Goldwyn Ruby Ex 91 Riverdown Holsteins, Metcalfe

Walnutlawn Braxton Lindsay Vg 86 Walnutlawn Duplex Portia Vg 86 Walnutlawn Farms Limited, Tavistock

Simonhof Talent Beth Ex 91 Simonhof Farms, Grand Valley

Whitnell Redline Alissa Vg 86 Whitnell Holsteins, Wainfleet Wilgro Chiquita Eleanor Vg 86 Wilgro Holsteins, Palmerston Willgrove Bertha Vg 86 Renald & Simon Gravel, Earlton Woolview Sid Gypsy Vg 86 Lester & Shirley Gingrich, Elmira

FEBRUARY EXs Erbcrest Howie Lynda Ex 93 Erbcrest Farm, Milverton Florbil Goldwyn Penny Jo Ex 93 Florbil Farms Ltd, Mildmay Ms Apples Applause-Et Ex 93 Sunspark Farms Inc, South Bruce Peninsula Ben Vogel, Orono Eclipse Talent Gypsy Ex 92 Eclipse Holsteins, Alliston Keylas Goldwyn Georgina Ex 92 Douglas Winger, Cayuga Maplebrough Cut Paulina Ex 92 Maplebrough Holsteins, Uxbridge Morsan Atlas Blackbird Ex 92 Beckholm Holsteins, Sunderland Morsan Goldwyn Gib Lorilee Ex 92 Werner Renggli, Seagrave Sunspark Shaqille Mariah Ex 92 Sunspark Farms Inc, South Bruce Peninsula Ulmar Mr Burns Ruby Ex 92 Hans U. Pfister, Mitchell

Sunspark Contender Deejay Ex 91 Patience Holsteins Ltd, Mildmay Sunspark Shottle Porshe Ex 91 Sunspark Farms Inc, South Bruce Peninsula

Hillisle Star Palma Ex 90 Bruce Hill, Nepean

Dappledale Champion Karmon Ex 90 Dappledale Holsteins, Greenbank

Holtbyholme Mandy Moneek Ex 90 Werner Renggli, Seagrave

Dappledale Master Sasha Ex 90 Michael & Jessica Phoenix, Greenbank

Holtbyholme Miss Shaylin Ex 90 Holtbyholme Holsteins, Port Perry

Davlin Big Ruby Ex 90 Davlin Farms, Mitchell

Honeypod Final Cut Jean Ex 90 Honeypod Holsteins, Elmvale

Delhome Jetsetter Jello Ex 90 Delhome Holsteins, Milverton

Janbrian Buckeye Sally Ex 90 Brian W. Stephenson, Alliston

Diemertdale Goldwyn Dephinium Ex 90 Diemertdale Spirte Dolores Ex 90 Diemertdale Acres Ltd, Ayton

Kawaya Dolman Reanna Ex 90 Wayne Gayman & Kate Whale, Mildmay

Dougford Outside Adria Ex 90 Ralph Rutherford, Selkirk

Alidale Redlou Jubelee Red Ex 90 Alidale Farms, Sunderland

Dutchdale Tatoo Lorene Ex 90 Perry J. Van Osch, Lucknow

Allimar Malicx Soprano-Tw Ex 90 Donnaville Holsteins, Lyn

Ebybrook Jimbo Tanga Ex 90 Ebybrook Holsteins, Listowel

Ballcrest Goldwyn Luann Ex 90 Ballcrest Farm, Uxbridge

Eclipse Lucky Star Bunny Ex 90 Eclipse Holsteins, Alliston

Beaverbrock Sidney Star Ex 90 Beaverbrock Topaz Ex 90 Beaverbrock Farms, Cannington

Edwards Re Design Amy Ex 90 Edwards Holsteins, Westport

Alnor Goldwyn Courtney Ex 91 Alnor Igniter Cristtine Ex 91 John P. McDonald, Melancthon

Bosdale Design Glory Ex 90 Goldstar Genetics, Holstein

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Alexerin Bolton 918 Ex 90 Alexerin Farms, Manotick

Boalcrest Modest Mame Ex 90 Sunnyfield Holsteins, Sunderland

Brabantdale Shottle Spacing Ex 90 Brabantdale Farms Ltd, Navan Breeze Hill Bam Dionne Ex 90 Breeze Hill Starfire Seneca Ex 90 Breeze Hill Holsteins, Winchester Bridor Champion Regal Ex 90 Bridor Jasper Rolo Ex 90 Unique Holsteins, Mt. Forest Bristal Bolivia Indigo Ex 90 Bristal Spirte Apple Ex 90 Brian A. Betts, Flesherton

Hicklee Dundee Gala Ex 90 Hicklee Dundee Golden Ex 90 Hicklee Gibson Britta Ex 90 Cameron Hickling, Hanover

Hill View Allan Phyllis Ex 90 Hill View Vector Caden Ex 90 Dwyre Farms Ltd, Elgin

Donrich Spirte Linnette Ex 90 Donald William Dietrich, Desboro

Blanhaven Decker Eb Dayna Ex 90 Blanhaven Farms Ltd, Durham

Hendercroft Contender Tinker Ex 90 Hendercroft Dundee Dubl Bubble Ex 90 Hendercroft Jasper Seahorse Ex 90 Herbert Henderson, Ashton

Coachside Ashlar Fleurette Ex 90 Coachside Goldwyn Sweetheart Ex 90 David G. Fawcett, Winchester

Aleah Belles Pure Gold Ex 90 Aleah Farms Ltd, Beaverton

Bencrest Redesign Della Ex 90 Bencrest Redman Delite Ex 90 Fred & Marian Hopkins, Elmwood

Heiwa Windhammer Crystal Ex 90 Heiwa Farm, St. Albert

Highview Baxter Jello Ex 90 Highview Onward Judy Ex 90 Highview Rambo Georgette Ex 90 Highview Holsteins, Port Perry

Donafton Tundel Karrot Red Ex 90 Beckholm Holsteins, Sunderland

Belmoral Damion Tascha Ex 90 Belmoral Denison Patience Ex 90 Belmoral Farms Ltd, Teeswater

Greenlark Roses Gloria Ex 90 Greenlark Roses Kabang Ex 90 Greenlark Farms, Pembroke

Christhill Gibson Zowie Ex 90 Christhill Farms, Tara

Aldarbren Lheros Julie Ex 90 Alfred Moyer, Mt. Forest

Aleah Dorian Kate Ex 91 Aleah Farms Ltd, Beaverton

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Character Bolton Tanis Ex 90 Character Mr Burns Kelly Ex 90 Character Shottle Lady Gaga Ex 90 Character Holsteins, Mildmay Jayne & Ralph Dietrich, Mildmay

Domicole Baxter Shella Ex 90 Clearview Farm, Clarence Creek

Blondin Onward Alexianne Ex 90 Lucie & Jean-Marie Seguin, St. Pascal Baylon

Blanhaven M Leader Faith Ex 91 Blanhaven Farms Ltd, Durham

Carlmar S S Berna Ex 90 Carlmar Holsteins Ltd, Stittsville

Albadon Grandiose Maria Ex 90 Albadon Farms Ltd, Teeswater

Woodfield Contender Bonita Ex 92 Scott Brethet, Tottenham

Bencrest Damion Andy Ex 91 Fred & Marian Hopkins, Elmwood

Carleton Jennifer Jones Ex 90 Glenn Dean, Arnprior

Dlasept Burns Anga Ex 90 Dlasept Goldwyn Kato Ex 90 Jacques C. Lafleche, St. Albert

Blayjoy Ml Payton Ex 90 Blayjoy Spirte Izza Ex 90 Blayjoy Holsteins Ltd, Dundalk

Belmoral Sanchez Teaser Ex 91 Belmoral Farms Ltd, Teeswater

Carison Stephanie Hillcrest Ex 90 Ferme Carison, L’orignal

Velthuis Goldwyn Manilla Ex 91 Velthuis Farms Ltd, Osgoode

Valcroft Doleman Mavis Ex 92 Valcroft Farms Inc, Sunderland

Beaverbrock Goldwyn Glitter Ex 91 Beaverbrock Farms, Cannington

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Doral Talent Glimmer Ex 91 Doral Farms Inc, Teeswater

Cameronlane Dorene 384 Ex 90 Cameronlane Holsteins, Cannington

Glenwin Goldwyn Cobweb Ex 90 Glenwin Magot 870 Pet Ex 90 Patti Alsop, Singhampton

Elandee Shottle Dabney Ex 90 Elandee Holsteins, Mildmay Elizadon Goldwyn Rankin Ex 90 Elizadon Holsteins, Phelpston Elm Creft F Cut Love Ex 90 Elm Creft Goldwyn Goldie Ex 90 Elm Creft Farm, Perth Ennview Goldwyn Dream Ex 90 Ennview Farm, Perth

Kevcrest Linux Sadie Ex 90 Kevin G. Beuermann, Mitchell Kevlyndale Jd Halee Ex 90 James-Dean Holsteins, South Mountain Keylas Spirte Popshop Ex 90 Douglas Winger, Cayuga Latland Pearl Samuelo Ex 90 Dean Latourell, Mountain Lilbri Val Dutchess Ex 90 Lilbri Holsteins, Almonte Lilliesdale Shaquille Holly Ex 90 Leo Baumann, Lyn Loa-De-Mede Goldwyn Lilah Ex 90 Loa-De-Mede Farms Ltd, Oshawa London-Df Baxter Alicia Ex 90 Werner Renggli, Seagrave Lormarr Lea Jockey Red Bubbles Ex 90 Lormarr Lea Holsteins, Owen Sound Loyalyn Bailey Dandy Ex 90 Loyalyn Samuelo Helena Ex 90 Rob & Alice Bumstead, Owen Sound Maple-Ain Outside Fannie Ex 90 Maple-Ain Holsteins, Smiths Falls Maplebrough Ashlar Rhoda Ex 90 Maplebrough Bolivia Reese Ex 90 Maplebrough Holsteins, Uxbridge Maplecrest Spirte Petal Ex 90 Ken & Adam Brusso, Ayton

Esteem September Stash 370 Ex 90 Don & Jennifer Miltenburg, Lucknow

Marfloacres Lheros Shade Ex 90 Marfloacres Sanchez Sadie Ex 90 Floyd L. Martin, Mt. Forest

Farisview Starbuck Gay Ex 90 Dalton J. Faris, East Gwillimbury

Martrock Duplex Python Ex 90 Richard W. Martin, Teeswater

Fieldholme Windbrook Whistle Ex 90 Fieldholme Holsteins, Bradford

Merry Meadows Denison Deva Ex 90 Drennan Farms Ltd, Dungannon

Fountlane Kite Tessy Ex 90 Fountlane Farm, Ethel

Midlee Bolton Lilac Ex 90 Midlee Farms Ltd, Osgoode

Gambles Bonair Bonnie Ex 90 Gamblane Farms Ltd, Chatsworth

Milk&Honey Roy Lois-Et Ex 90 Breeze Hill Holsteins, Winchester Brian Joseph Enright, Winchester

Gerann Shottle Melody Ex 90 Gerann Holsteins, Cardinal Gillette Triumphant Courtney Ex 90 Ferme Gillette Inc, Embrun

Morsan Goldwyn Ali Ex 90 Breeze Hill Holsteins, Winchester Raymond J. Smygwaty, Russell

Glennholme Jasper Raven Ex 90 Glennholme Holsteins, Carp

Mount Elm September Parade Ex 90 Neil & Bryan Anderson, Vankleek Hill

Glennholme Pundit Beyond Ex 90 Bonnechere Holsteins, Renfrew Glennholme Holsteins, Carp

Murlone Buckeye Miracle Ex 90 Pondbank Farms Ltd, Markdale

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Newmorning Lou Anny 8 Ex 90 Newmorning Socrates Lesley 6 Ex 90 New Morning Holsteins, Monkton

Valcroft Dolman Martha Ex 90 Valcroft Goldwyn Candy Ex 90 Valcroft Farms Inc, Sunderland

Overdale Shottle Linden Ex 90 Overdale Farms Ltd, L’orignal

Valleyriver Sun Sparkey Ex 90 Valleyriver Farms Ltd, Bognor

Parkin Goldwyn Fran Ex 90 Donald William Dietrich, Desboro

Vriesdale Shottle Budweiser Ex 90 Vriesdale Holsteins, Mountain

Peartome Honey Bee Ex 90 Peartome Holsteins, Hagersville

Weberdream Sanchez Iesha Ex 90 Weber Dream Holsteins, Brunner

Penlow Cassia Jack Ex 90 Penlow Gia Lheros Ex 90 Penlow Farms, Almonte

Webine Denison Ruby Ex 90 Stevenlea Holsteins, Uxbridge

Pinehaven Goldwyn Mary Ex 90 Pinehaven Farm, Cobden Producer Talent Gail Ex 90 Producer Holsteins, Pembroke Prospere Shottle Vanille Ex 90 Prospere Spirte Fountain Ex 90 Ferme Prospere Inc, Orleans Raeland Dundee Elysia Ex 90 Rae Stadder, Selkirk Raivue Crunch Paula Ex 90 Raivue Goldwyn Janey Ex 90 Raivue Sameulo Roxette Ex 90 Raivue Farms Ltd, Sunderland Rayd’ Oex Alou Honolulu Ex 90 Ferme Raynaud Ltee, Vankleek Hill Rayd’ Oex Debonair Red Image Ex 90 Berwen Holsteins, Cumberland Rayvonhill Salto Altess Ex 90 Yvon Ravary, Vankleek Hill Reidhaven Natilda Stormatic Ex 90 K. Ian Reid, St. Marys Resons Drake Adeline Ex 90 Maple Line Farms Ltd, Meaford Reylene Sam Serena 320 Ex 90 Reylene Holsteins, Embrun Riverdown Glen Raingage Ex 90 Riverdown Holsteins, Metcalfe Robchant Intent Maggie Ex 90 Robert B. Chant, Elgin Robern Goldwyn Cassidy Ex 90 Robern Farms, Atwood Robrook Spirte Alexandra Ex 90 Clarkvalley Holsteins, Woodville Rodah Goldwyn Melo Ex 90 A & E Dairy Ltd, Shelburne

Werrcroft Samuelo Kathleen Ex 90 Werrcroft Farms Ltd, Oshawa Wesson Champion Lindsay Ex 90 Almarlea Holsteins, Brockville Wesson Holsteins, Brockville West Port Manix Robin Red Ex 90 Scott J. Wilson, Port Perry Wilkridge Sam Pepper Ex 90 Wilkridge Farm, Fournier Willsona Kilobyte Manda Ex 90 Werrcroft Farms Ltd, Oshawa Willvern Redesign Sally Ex 90 Maitland Valley Holsteins, Seaforth Wilnore Goldwyn Ali Ex 90 Ed Meulendyk, Badjeros Wridale Drake Ginette Ex 90 Blanhaven Farms Ltd, Durham Yorellea Mr Sam Ipod Ex 90 Yorellea Farms, St. Eugene Zettlerdale Sam Poppy Ex 90 Zettlerdale Farms, Chepstow Zieview Goldwyn Bahama Mamma Ex 90 Zieview Farms Inc, Pakenham

FEBRUARY VGs Bonnie Brae Seaver Bentley Vg 87 Bruce & Susan Mode, Vankleek Hill Breeze Hill Seaver Mila Vg 87 Breeze Hill Holsteins, Winchester Erbcrest Manoman Morine Vg 87 Erbcrest Farm, Milverton Gillette Beacon 2Nd Service Vg 87 Gillette Goldwyn Judith Vg 87 Gillette Lauthority 2Nd Book Vg 87 Gillette Lauthority Win Vg 87 Ferme Gillette Inc, Embrun

Burghaven Guthrie Felicia Vg 86 John Verburg, Londesboro

Maplebrough Denzel Raya Vg 86 Maplebrough Holsteins, Uxbridge

Burnacres Aftershock Dolly Vg 86 Burnacres Farms, L’orignal

Marfloacres Reflect Paula Vg 86 Floyd L. Martin, Mt. Forest

Bylsma Fever Jolene Vg 86 Bylsma Farms Ltd, Blyth

Naylorcroft Braxton Pet Vg 86 Stephen J. Naylor, Meaford

C V F Sid Bambi Vg 86 Clearview Farm, Clarence Creek

Normlyne L S Seleste Vg 86 Ferme Normlyne, Alfred

Caliente Teeoff Links Vg 86 Ronald Grandy, Oshawa

Peartome Brooke Shields Vg 86 Peartome Holsteins, Hagersville

Can-Genes Aftershock Bambi Vg 86 Dan & Nancy Egan, Quebec Gouldhaven Farms, Foresters Falls

Penlow Lilypad Sid Vg 86 Penlow Farms, Almonte

Chloemeadow Livewire Demo Vg 86 Chloemeadow Farms, Teeswater Colmont Steady Lassie Vg 86 Colmont Holsteins Inc, Grand Valley Delcreek Naughty Fever Vg 86 Peter Rylaarsdam, Winchester Delhome Fever 1014 Vg 86 Delhome Holsteins, Milverton Diemertdale Burnt Hand Jana Vg 86 Diemertdale Acres Ltd, Ayton Donnek Jell Sid Vg 86 G. Moore, Waterford Duffeynial Dreamboat Allumeuse Vg 86 Duffey & Freres, L’orignal Earincliffe Windbrook Sugar Vg 86 Scott Brethet, Tottenham Jim Phoenix, Uxbridge T & L Cattle Ltd,British Columbia Erbcrest Jerrick Marcella Vg 86 Erbcrest Farm, Milverton Farisview Fever Jazz Vg 86 Dalton J. Faris, East Gwillimbury Fishervale Humbug Amy P Vg 86 Fishervale Acres Ltd, Thornton Florbil Tailor Gigi Vg 86 Florbil Farms Ltd, Mildmay Gillette Hill Jacintha Vg 86 Ferme Gillette Inc, Embrun Gillette Iota Jazzlynn Vg 86 Jacques C. Lafleche, St. Albert Gillette Lauthority 2Nd Trip Vg 86 Gillette Windbrook Rosie Vg 86 Gillette Windbrook Wendy Vg 86 Ferme Gillette Inc, Embrun

Pinehaven Jasper Rox Ann Vg 86 Pinehaven Farm, Cobden Polestar Goldwyn Beyonce Vg 86 Beckholm Holsteins, Sunderland Prospere Jordan Annicole Vg 86 Ferme Prospere Inc, Orleans Prospere Sid Annicole Vg 86 Ferme Prospere Inc, Orleans Raeland Sanchez Serena Vg 86 Rae Stadder, Selkirk Raivue Reginald Jose Vg 86 Raivue Farms Ltd, Sunderland Rayvonhill Windbrook Satin Vg 86 Yvon Ravary, Vankleek Hill Riverdown Wind L Icicle Lynn Vg 86 Riverdown Windbrook Ashton Vg 86 Riverdown Holsteins, Metcalfe Robins Aftershock Kendall Vg 86 Robins Holsteins Limited, Midland Royalwater Fever Jenna Vg 86 Elmcroft Holsteins, Sunderland Patrick Baird, Sunderland Shearoad Denison Lillian Vg 86 Shearoad Farms, Richmond Simonhof Sidney Brite Lite Vg 86 Simonhof Farms, Grand Valley Smygwatys Beaver Fever Vg 86 Raymond J. Smygwaty, Russell Terry Smygwaty, Russell Spencroft Sid Dillin Vg 86 Scott Brethet, Tottenham Roger Spence, Elmvale Stardale Shottle Genie Vg 86 Stardale Acres Inc, Listowel

Gleneil Gw Fight Like A Girl Vg 87 Donnandale Farms, Stirling Rob Heffernan, Hastings Kingsway Farms, Hastings Ed Meulendyk, Badjeros

Glennholme Denzel Bayonet Vg 86 Glennholme Holsteins, Carp

Sunny Maple Seaver Target Vg 86 Sunny Maple Sid Kerri Vg 86 Sunny Maple Holsteins, Beeton

Glennholme Denzel Crave Vg 86 Sandy Crest Holsteins, Arnprior

Sunspark Sid Alisha Vg 86 Sunspark Farms Inc, South Bruce Peninsula

Morningview Robust Randi-Et Vg 87 Breeze Hill Holsteins, Winchester

Glennholme Denzel Robust Vg 86 Glennholme Holsteins, Carp

Symcroft Clover Crumb Vg 86 Glen M. Syme, Almonte

Velthuis S G Snow Evening Vg 87 Velthuis Sg Snowman Ever Vg 87 Silverridge Farms Ltd, Springfield Sjendi Farms, Grimsby

Goldenflo Sanchez Jabrielle Vg 86 Breeze Hill Holsteins, Winchester

Trimac Fever Sublime Vg 86 Lyle & Leigh McIntosh, Clifford

Hayway Tee Off Topflite Vg 86 Hay-Way Farms, Pembroke

Trinal Windbrook Doris Vg 86 Trinal Holsteins, Teeswater

Vieuxsaule Brett Nelie Vg 87 Werner Renggli, Seagrave

Heiwa Bolton Lindsay Vg 86 Heiwa Farm, St. Albert

Twinhill Superpower Diamond Vg 86 John Hill, Richmond

Squibbland Emily Jasper Ex 90 K. Dean & Debbie Squibb, St. Pauls

Acresglenn Alexander Andie Vg 86 Glenn Acres Farm, Beachburg

Valcroft Sid Mary Vg 86 Valcroft Farms Inc, Sunderland

Starbrite Goldwyn Dublin Ex 90 Starbrite Holsteins, Mildmay

Affinity Secure Diva Rae Vg 86 Glennholme Holsteins, Carp

Hendercroft Attic Bubba Vg 86 Hendercroft Para Ocean Front Vg 86 Herbert Henderson, Ashton

Sunny Maple Goldwyn Patch Ex 90 Sunny Maple Tyrd Ex 90 Sunny Maple Holsteins, Beeton

Ahd Atwood Dora Vg 86 Trinal Holsteins, Teeswater

Rossview Final Cut Abigale Ex 90 Rossview Farms, Lucknow Ruetzview Buckeye Sarah Ex 90 Ruetzview Invent Jelly Ex 90 Hyholme Holsteins, Chesley Shurrholme Goldwyn Sally 202 Ex 90 Maple Knoll Farms, Cayuga Smygwatys Talent Shania Ex 90 Topfarm Holsteins, Osgoode South Nation Athlas Jamaica Ex 90 South Nation Talent Zophia Ex 90 Christopher Ryan, Fournier

Sunspark Sanchez Dru Ex 90 Sunspark Spirte Meg Ex 90 Sunspark Zenith Maggie Ex 90 Sunspark Farms Inc, South Bruce Peninsula Tolamika Gibson Darla Ex 90 Ardross Holsteins, Caledonia Trimac Teddy Serenity Ex 90 Lyle & Leigh McIntosh, Clifford Trinal Talent Maxma Ex 90 Trinal Holsteins, Teeswater Troitrefles Final Cut Lucia Ex 90 Ferme Troitrefles Inc, Embrun Unique Designer Debut Ex 90 Unique Shottle Miami Ex 90 Unique Holsteins, Mt. Forest Urbanedge September Storm 659 Ex 90 Wayne S. Edwards, Navan

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Hill View Fever Morlie Vg 86 Dwyre Farms Ltd, Elgin

Ahd Fever Zoe Vg 86 Arrowhead Dairy, Teeswater

Holtbyholme Fever Lexington Vg 86 Holtbyholme Mandy Emmy Vg 86 Holtbyholme Holsteins, Port Perry

Ardross Snow Ball Vg 86 Ardross Holsteins, Caledonia

Huntshaven Dusk In Kailua Vg 86 Unique Holsteins, Mt. Forest

Beaver Ray Shottle Mirkanika Vg 86 Remi Leroux, Ste. Anne De Prescott

Jacobs Jordan Babe Vg 86 Pinehaven Farm, Cobden

Blackrapids Windbrook Christy Vg 86 Blackrapids Farm, Nepean

Kentville Attic Heidi Vg 86 Kentville Holsteins, Melancthon

Blanhaven Tenacious Raspberry Vg 86 Blanhaven Farms Ltd, Durham

Larcrest Chipper-Et Vg 86 Ferme Gillette Inc, Embrun

Breeze Hill Sanchez Persephone Vg 86 Breeze Hill Shottle Rain Vg 86 Breeze Hill Sid Elsie Vg 86 Breeze Hill Holsteins, Winchester

Loa-De-Mede Braxton Tori Vg 86 Loa-De-Mede Farms Ltd, Oshawa

Bristal Fever Bruceter Vg 86 Brian A. Betts, Flesherton

Lorneva Braxton Dolly Vg 86 Almet Farms Ltd, Bowmanville

Lorneva Braxton Dolly Vg 86 Werry Bros, Oshawa

Valleyriver R Royce Hawk Vg 86 Valleyriver Farms Ltd, Bognor Brock Gillies, Bognor Weeberlac Jrs Red Tulip Vg 86 Breeze Hill Holsteins, Winchester Tim & Diane Groniger, Carlsbad Springs Raymond J. Smygwaty, Russell Zieview Sid Potion Vg 86 Zieview Farms Inc, Pakenham

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Best of the Breed

2 Year Olds VG-88 Points & Higher

• Dandyland Legends Legacy Ex-95-3E-Can

• Claynook Talulla Windbrook Vg-88

• Glenwin Goldwyn Calypso Ex-95-2E-Can

• Ms Aubreys Aubwyn Vg-88

Ex-94 & Higher

Bred and Owned by Dandyland Farm, Schomberg

Bred by Patti Alsop, Singhampton Owned by Glenvue Holsteins, Rockwood, Marty Unholzer, Woodslee and Pleasant Nook Farm, Ayr

• Morsan Goldwyn Lilac Ex-95-2E-Can

• Comestar Lauwinny Windbrook Vg-88 Owned by Up-Ridge Holsteins, Embro

Bred and Owned by Claynook Farms Ltd., New Hamburg Owned by Glennholme Holsteins, Carp; Bryan & Cheryl Dickson, Joyceville; Glen M. Syme, Almonte

• Deslac Windbrook Tassy Vg-88 Bred by Frankhaven Holsteins, Ingersoll and Deslacs Holstein, Victoriaville, PQ.

Owned by Donnanview Farms Ltd, Stirling and Ferme Gillette Inc, Embrun

Over 125,000 kilograms of Milk

Bred by Bridgewood Farms Inc, Woodstock Owned by Dalton J. Faris, East Gwillimbury

• Duffeynial Petunia Vg-85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146,168 kgs Bred and Owned by Duffey & Freres, L’Orignal

• Bridgewood Breezier Lyla Ex-94-3E-Can • Cavanaleck Gibson Bramble Ex-94-5E-Can Bred and Owned by Cavanaleck Farms Ltd, Belmont

• Gambles Fbi Alison Ex-94-3E-Can Bred by Mac V.R. Gamble & Sons, Chatsworth Owned by Gamblane Farms Ltd, Chatsworth

• Kingsway Dundee Deli Ex-94-3E-Can Bred and Owned by Kingsway Farms, Hastings

• Maple-Ain Goldwyn Francy Ex-94-3E-Can Bred and Owned by Maple-Ain Holsteins, Smiths Falls

• Pascobac Goldwyn Astra Ex-94-3E-Can Owned by Emilane Holsteins, Lindsay

• Vernla Gibson Elegance Ex-94-2E-Can Bred and Owned by Vernon Martin, Mt. Forest

• Walnutlawn Primetime Tabitha Ex-94-3E-Can Bred by Walnutlawn Farms Limited, Tavistock Owned by Walnutlawn Farms Limited, Tavistock and Paul B. Zimmerman, Pennsylvania

• Havenvalley Titanic Petite Ex-94-3E-Can Bred and Owned by Havenvalley Holsteins, Wallenstein

• Erbcrest Duplex Marvellous Ex-94-2E-Can Bred and Owned by Erbcrest Farm, Milverton

• Eby016 B G Easter Lilly Ex-94-2E-Can

Bred and Owned by Amaren Lane Farm, Branchton; Sandydale Farms Ltd, Oklahoma; Pleasant Nook Farm, Ayr; F. Pretz, Kansas; C. Keen, Kansas & C. Ratliff, Kansas

• Abraxas Baxter B-Manda Ex-94-2E-Can

• Larenwood Rudolph Ritz 216 Vg-86. . . . . 142,120 kgs Bred and Owned by Larenwood Farms, Drumbo • Mirella Koran Trina Vg-85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141,009 kgs Bred and Owned by Ferme Mirella Inc, St. Bernardin • Cavanhill Rudolph Julia Vg-88 . . . . . . . . . 138,396 kgs Bred and Owned by Cavanhill Farms Ltd, Kinburn • Shylane Rudolph Bridget Ex-90. . . . . . . . 136,928 kgs Bred and Owned by John McCallum, Stratford • Elton Taffetta Progress Vg-88 . . . . . . . . . 132,617 kgs Bred by Elton Creek Farms Ltd, Springfield Owned by Buis Farms Ltd., Aylmer • Haanview Progress Merle Ex-91-7E. . . . . 131,803 kgs Bred and Owned by John & Bonnie Jean Den Haan, Loretto • Dandyland Shazam Dream Ex-90. . . . . . . 130,002 kgs Bred and Owned by Dandyland Farm, Schomberg • Edgeleh Jed Charitz Vg-85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128,829 kgs Bred by Edgeleh Holsteins, St. Thomas Owned by Marvale Farms Ltd, Mossley • Gerleid Kate Alderman Vg-87 . . . . . . . . . . 126,822 kgs Bred and Owned by Hoftyzer Farms Ltd, Frankford • Sheldale James Elda Gp-80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,570 kgs Bred by David M. Martin, Gowanstown Owned by Randy Martin, Gowanstown • Musthaven Mablee Vg-86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,069 kgs Bred and Owned by Musthaven Holsteins, Uxbridge

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in each age division for December 2013 through the end of February 2014!

ANIMAL NAME

CLASS

AGE

M

F

P

BCA Comp

M

F

P

DEV Comp

GILLETTE BEACON SLEEPLESS

VG-85

01-11

354

370

346

1070

(+119)

(+127)

(+121)

(+367)

STANTONS OBSERVER EA FRENZY

VG-86

01-11

383

416

387

1186

(+109)

(+129)

(+115)

(+353)

STANTONS BEACON BEV

VG-85

01-11

376

424

372

1172

(+102)

(+137)

(+100)

(+339)

STANTONS NIAGRA ESCAPE

GP-82

01-11

370

399

377

1146

(+96)

(+111)

(+105)

(+312)

GILLETTE JORDAN 2ND THOUGHT

VG-85

01-11

342

342

331

1015

(+107)

(+99)

(+106)

(+312)

GILLETTE BRUNO WEDDING DRESS

GP-83

01-11

363

318

324

1005

(+128)

(+75)

(+99)

(+302)

NEWWORLD TRIGGER LISANNE

VG-85

02-01

478

603

482

1563

(+179)

(+267)

(+187)

(+633)

HARTFORD PLANET 1

VG-85

02-07

355

474

407

1236

(+92)

(+210)

(+156)

(+458)

STANTONS BRONCO EXPECT

VG-86

02-00

415

416

410

1241

(+141)

(+130)

(+139)

(+410)

STANTONS SUPER EVERLEE

VG-85

02-09

386

448

388

1222

(+112)

(+161)

(+116)

(+389)

NEWWORLD TRIGGER LIELA

VG-86

02-00

429

454

433

1316

(+130)

(+118)

(+138)

(+386)

WILRA PLANET 953-ET

VG-86

03-07

304

320

299

923

(+144)

(+156)

(+146)

(+446)

S-S-HOLSTEIN BOLTON 1677

VG-85

03-03

382

473

403

1258

(+87)

(+156)

(+104)

(+347)

S-S-HOLSTEIN BOLTON 1717

GP-82

03-01

415

443

392

1250

(+120)

(+126)

(+93)

(+339)

BRANDSHAVEN BAXTER BELLINA

VG-86

03-07

350

376

301

1027

(+129)

(+123)

(+80)

(+332)

GREENHOLM DAPHNE BLITZ

G-72

03-04

348

316

303

967

(+129)

(+85)

(+85)

(+299)

SUMMITHOLM ASHLAR LEE

GP-82

04-04

385

411

372

1168

(+105)

(+131)

(+100)

(+336)

JASPERS DUNDEE DESIRE

EX-90-2E

04-11

291

317

304

912

(+87)

(+119)

(+102)

(+308)

ROSENHILL SHOTTLE SHERYL

VG-87

04-07

324

431

327

1082

(+70)

(+159)

(+73)

(+302)

PLOEGSWAY PARADISE TILLY

GP-80

04-00

285

308

285

878

(+92)

(+103)

(+90)

(+285)

STONEDEN BAXTER DIANE RED

GP-81

04-00

329

408

318

1055

(+80)

(+131)

(+59)

(+270)

COWTOWN GRACIOUS-ET

EX-90

05-07

361

352

353

1066

(+112)

(+75)

(+94)

(+281)

LEGACYLODGE SNOWCAP ABIGAIL

VG-86

05-10

299

405

283

987

(+58)

(+160)

(+42)

(+260)

FRAHOLME STORM LONA

GP-82

05-02

286

355

291

932

(+52)

(+107)

(+67)

(+226)

OOSTVIEW FCUT PLETHORA

EX-91-2E

05-07

282

350

304

936

(+41)

(+91)

(+65)

(+197)

STEWARDSON TALENT KAYLA

VG-87

05-05

299

326

296

921

(+58)

(+80)

(+57)

(+195)

BEAVER RAY ALLURE LEANNA

VG-85

07-02

369

396

375

1140

(+129)

(+123)

(+127)

(+379)

RUSTOWIL F B I ROXBURY

VG-86

06-07

344

394

344

1082

(+95)

(+117)

(+85)

(+297)

FRADON SAMUELO MINT

EX-92-2E

06-07

308

323

307

938

(+81)

(+93)

(+79)

(+253)

LOCHDALE SAMUELO TAYLOR

EX-91-3E

06-04

295

388

295

978

(+54)

(+128)

(+53)

(+235)

GP-81

06-05

296

338

276

910

(+70)

(+111)

(+53)

(+234)

YEARLINGS FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUN

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

FERME GILLETTE INC, EMBRUNN

2 YEAR OLDS BRABANTDALE FARMS LTD , NAVAN; HESSHOLM HOLSTEINS, KEMPTVILLE; NEWWORLD HOLSTEINS, OTTAWA DAIRYDALE FARMS LTD, EMBRO STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON STANTON BROS LIMITED, ILDERTON

BRABANTDALE FARMS LTD , NAVAN; HESSHOLM HOLSTEINS, KEMPTVILLE; NEWWORLD HOLSTEINS, OTTAWA

3 YEAR OLDS CHRISTOPHER CLARKE NORTH, GOWER; EFFERY SLEETH, BATTERSEA; RONALD & PAUL SLEETH, BATTERSEA ONTARIO INC 1024248, ST. BERNARDIN ONTARIO INC 1024248, ST. BERNARDIN

WERNER RENGGLI, SEAGRAVE

GREENHOLM FARMS LIMITED, EMBRO

4 YEAR OLDS JOE LOEWITH & SONS LTD, LYNDEN

JASPERS DAIRY FARM, SLATE RIVER ROSENHILL HOLSTEINS, ST. ALBERT JOHN VANDERPLOEG, PETERBOROUGH MARK MORELAND, JOYCEVILLE

5 YEAR OLDS MARK MORELAND, JOYCEVILLE

NATION VALLEY FARMS, CHESTERVILLE FRAHOLME FARMS, EMBRO

OOSTVIEW FARM LTD, LAKESIDE STEWARDSON DAIRY, THEDFORD

MATURE COWS REMI LEROUX, STE. ANNE DE PRESCOTT MARK MORELAND, JOYCEVILLE DALTON J. FARIS, EAST GWILLIMBURY DAVID J. MACMILLAN, ALEXANDRIA

DOHNER FBI MOLLY

DOHNER FARM, PORT BURWELL

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Participation for Profit

Holstein Canada’s 2014 Enrollment Program Randale Holsteins, Picton, ON

By Adrian Vander Wielen

For many years Paul and Patti Guernsey of Picton, Ontario have been raising their family and improving and growing their farm business. Son Randy, a recent high school graduate had an interest in farming and at the insistence of his parents, was encouraged to work off the farm before making any long term farming commitments. In 2006, following a five year career in the tree removal business, Randy indicated a strong desire to return home to officially be a part of the farm.

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Paul and Patti Guernsey, grandson Payden and son Randy with his wife Michelle.

At that time Paul, who had a long time interest in registered Holsteins and had been tagging and keeping breeding records for many years decided to become a member of Holstein Canada. With the support of area Holstein Ontario field representative Adrian Vander Wielen the cows were registered at 50 per cent pure and most of the heifers at 75 per cent. Just a few short years later, over half of the herd is purebred with most of the remainder at 87 per cent and 75 per cent. Today the calves are registered by the local DHI customer service representative.

score of 81 points. The Guernseys are pleased with their herd progress in production and conformation and in particular mammary systems with an average score of 81 and feet and legs with an average score of 82.

The current herd favourite is Randale Buckeye 146, who classified VG88 in her third lactation and has since calved again. She has a promising Reginald daughter due soon.

Not a large farm by today’s standards but with a focus on efficiency and attention to detail, along with dedication, hard work and a passion for As an enrollment herd they had their first classification in June 2007 farming, Randy married Michelle in 2009. They now have a 16 month classifying 11 first lactation animals resulting in five Good Plus and six old son Payden and all look forward with optimism to the continued Good with an average score of 78.5. Seven older cows were also scored progress and development of their registered Randale herd. including Randale Stormatic 119 VG-85. She now has six descendants, a daughter, two granddaughters (all Good Plus) and three promising great Experience the benefits of animal registration granddaughters. The classifiers are appreciated for their knowledge and and classification! professional analysis of correct conformation. The data is of interest in knowing the strengths and areas that need improvements in the Randale • Available to all herds who have not classified in two or more years. cows and is used in their customized Progen mating reports assisting in • Herd consultation visit with an experienced classifier. Discuss the improving the next generation. benefits of classification and how the information can be used on farm.

The Guernseys milk 30 cows in a recently renovated tie-stall barn. Cows enjoy pasture in the summer and a daily trip outside for exercise and heat detection. Although the herd is small by today’s standards, a focus on cow comfort, improved longevity and improved fat tests remain the key components to maximizing the herd profitability long-term.

The herd BCA is 209-206-230 and current classification is eight VG, 16 GP, one G and seven not classified. In 2013 the classifier scored 13 first lactation animals resulting in 12 GP and one G with an average

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

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

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

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

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Holstein CanadaNews Holstein Canada Welcomes Two New National Directors

Holstein Canada Grows Stronger as a Resource for Education and Extension

Holstein Canada is pleased to welcome two new National Directors to the Board of Directors: Gilles Côté of Saint Bruno, QC will serve as Director for Québec at Large and Doug Peart of Hagersville, ON is the newly elected National Director for Western Ontario.

Both positions are one of two Director positions in their respective electoral districts, and were vacant as a result of the Holstein Canada Board of Directors moving from a 10-person to 12-person board this year as requested by the membership. Both Directors will begin their mandate following the Holstein Canada Annual General Meeting to be held in Sherbrooke, QC on April 5, 2014.

Holstein Canada is pleased to announce the hiring of two new specialists in the Classification & Field Services department managed

by Dr. Bethany Muir. Jeanette Van der Linden and Laura Nanne will join Holstein Canada as Extension & Education Specialists.

Holstein Canada recognizes the growing demand for technical and practical information about services and genetic improvement related information from staff, producers and industry partners.

Subsequently, the Association’s ability to provide extension services and be an educational resource has been expanded. In addition, the intent is to foster stronger links with agricultural educational Doug Peart milks 70 cows under institutions across the country to connect with future leaders and the three-time Master Breeder maximize research opportunities.

Peartome prefix and operates a Laura Nanne of Guelph, ON is no stranger 700 acre operation in Haldimand to the dairy industry. Laura was raised on the County. He served as the Chairman family’s dairy and cash crop farm in Eastern of the successful 2013 National Ontario’s Lanark County and was involved in Holstein Convention in Niagara 4-H at both the club and county levels. She Falls, ON and is an Official is currently working towards the completion Dairy Cattle Judge with Holstein of her Bachelor of Science Agriculture at the Canada. Doug looks forward to University of Guelph. Laura brings a wide variety seeing Holstein Canada stand of agricultural experience to the position from her involvement with behind research which supports several organizations during her studies. Laura has a keen interest in milk production and components; graphic design, and as a result, most recently worked as a freelance and work with industry partners to improve the reliability of bull graphic designer for the Ontario Holstein Branch designing breeder proofs. Doug farms in partnership ads for The Link magazine. with his wife, Mary-Ann and Born and raised on her family’s dairy farm, daughters, Jennifer and Heather.

Lindenright Holsteins, Jeanette Van der Linden of Antigonish, NS brings an extensive dairy Gilles Côté milks 160 cows under the Jeanri prefix and operates background and a variety experience from within the 1,400 acre operation with his brothers Daniel and Dominic in the agriculture and agri-foods industry. A graduate Quebec. of Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture, Western Ontario Director Doug Peart can be contacted at she holds a Dual degree with specializations in peartome@live.ca.

Animal Science and International Development.

Jeanette also brings experience having been very involved with 4-H in several capacities, as well as working as a cheese maker in the Netherlands and completing an internship with a fine foods retailer in Cape Breton. Jeanette most recently developed and facilitated entrepreneurship and financial literacy workshops for the Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development.

“Holstein Canada is thrilled to have so many team members who have direct on-farm experience as well as the educational credentials – both in our classification and office teams,” says CEO Ann Louise Carson. “These energetic staff members have the unique opportunity to bring their love of the breed, and most importantly, their understanding of the daily life of producers to their jobs – a benefit to both producers and other team members alike.”

Laura and Jeanette are available to speak about genomics at club events.

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2014-2015

Board of Directors

We are pleased to have Two New Directors joining the Ontario Holstein Branch board of directors in East-Central and Eastern Ontario.

Tara Bullock, East-Central Tara Bullock will be taking over the director position from El Petherick for this district. Tara, her husband Randy and three children operate Cedarvilla Holsteins outside of Lakefield where they milk 65 cows. Tara is currently the secretary of the Peterborough County Holstein Club and has been active within her community as well.

Brad Lowry, Eastern Brad Lowry will be the new director that will be taking Ron Greaves’ position on the board in the Eastern Ontario district. Brad works alongside his parents at Penlow Holsteins where they have achieved their Master Breeder shield in 2011.

Brad is the Chairman of the Eastern Ontario/Western Quebec Championship Show and is a director on the Lanark Holstein Club.

Congratulations to both Tara and Brad for achieving those positions and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Thanks

Gary Cain of West-Central and Dave Johnston of Western Ontario were both acclaimed to their role as board member for their district. Gary Cain is also the new President of the Ontario Branch Board of Directors. Ian Fraser from Eastern Ontario has moved into the role of Vice President of the Board.

The 2014 Ontario Holstein Branch Board of Directors.

Gerald Schipper Joins Ontario Holstein Board of Directors as the National Director The Ontario Holstein Branch is pleased to announce that Gerald Schipper will be joining the Ontario Holstein Board of Directors as the National Director representing Holstein Canada.

We would like to thank John Buckley for his tenure on the Ontario board for the past two years and look forward to working with Gerald in the future.

Ontario Holstein would like to thank 31st Line Communications, Embro for their professionalism while they managed The Link magazine during the past year. Thank you to Julie McIntosh (Interim Editor) and Debra Buchanan (Designer) for their tremendous work. We welcome Andrea Emond back as Editor of The Link effective April 21st.

Thanks for visiting!

Thank you to everyone Guyview Farms who stopped by during the 12286 Ctv Rd. 43, Winchester, ON 613-774-3399 guyview@bell.net Eastern Ontario District Tours.

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Grey County Holstein News Congratulations to the winners in the

3rd Annual Grey County Breeders Cup. 1st Lactation 1st Loyalyn Lauthority Brownie, Rob & Alice Bumstead 2nd Woodbridge Sungod MS Maiden, Kevin Klages 3rd Bristal Fever Bruceter, Brian & Crystal Betts

Dairy Cattle Evaluation Clinics

Open to all dairy producers that are looking to increase their knowledge of evaluating dairy cattle. The clinic also gives the ability for judges to advance through the judging levels.

Western/West-Central May 10 Grand River Raceway, Elora East-Central – May 24 Orono Fairgrounds, Orono Eastern – July 9 Knonaudale Farms, Crysler

Attention Youth!!

Joseph G. Snyder Award $100 award for youth 21 years of age and under that score the highest for each district. The youth needs to have taken reasons cards.

Award will be made at their local twilight meeting.

3+ Lactation 1st Gambles FBI Alison, Gamblane Farms 2nd Loyalyn Bailey Dandy, Rob & Alice Bumstead 3rd Naylorcroft Outside Piper, Stephen Naylor

Join us for the

Grey County Twilight Meeting Friday, July 4 at Bristal Holsteins, Brian & Crystal Betts & Family.

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Dr. Adam Haight, DVM Dr. Reg Clinton, DVM Kirkton Veterinary Clinic 888 443 4184

Call the location nearest you for your embryo transfer needs. Visit us on the web at etvets.ca for more information and to see a list of available genetics.

All clinics will have registration start at 9:30am with the first class sharply at 10am and end by 3pm. A registration fee will include lunch.

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All-Ontario Holstein Competition 4-H Owned Calf Class for 2014 Sponsored by: West Central Ontario Holstein Council & East Central Ontario Holstein Council Prize Money:

• All Ontario Award $350 • Reserve All Ontario $225 • Honourable Mention $125 • Other 3 Nominated $100 each The 4-H calf must be owned by the 4-H member showing the calf for their 2014 4-H project prior to June 1st, 2014.

The calf may be jointly owned with other 4-H or non 4-H exhibitors.

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Holstein Happenings

Elgin County Breeders Cup Essex-Kent Breeders Cup

Barn Meeting Leeds Grenville, Hendersons

July 4

July 4

July 5

July 7 – 8

July 8

July 9

Grey County Twilight Meeting,

Bristal Holsteins, Brian & Crystal Betts, Flesherton

April 12

April 12

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April 19

Eastern ON Spring Collect Calf Sale, Fawcett Sales Barn, Winchester Lambton County Barn Meeting, Becky and Mike Barnes, 1 pm Peterborough Club Banquet, Douro Arena, 7 pm Oxford and Middlesex County Calf Sale, Woodstock

April 26

Spring into Summer Sale, Cherry Crest

MAY 2014

May 1 – 3

Dairy Sen$e Workshop, Guelph

May 10

Western/West-Central Dairy Cattle Evaluation Clinic – Elora Raceway

May 24

East-Central Dairy Cattle Evaluation

Clinic – Orono Fairgrounds

JUNE 2014

June 13

June 21

June 25

Oxford County Golf Tournament, Stonehaven, Embro

June 27 – 28

EastGen Showcase and Eastern ON Junior Show, Spencerville

July 3

Simcoe County Twilight Meeting, Scott Brethet & Family, Tottenham

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July 3

July 2

Maxville Spring Show, Judge: Bruce Mode

Perth County Twilight Meeting, Double Dutch Farms, Tjeerd & Annette deWit, 4336 Rd. 145, Sebringville

June 26

Waterloo County Twilight Meeting,

Margrove Farms, Dale and Ian Martin, 1431 Balsam Grove Rd., Elmira

June 27

Brant-Wentworth Twilight Meeeting

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Huron County 75th Anniversary Celebration, Heather Holme Holsteins East-Central Junior 4-H Show, Orono Elgin County Family Social Night, Ron Nigh and Jordan Vallance, Niholm

Eastern ON Dairy Cattle Evaluation Clinic, Knonaudale Farms, Crysler July 10 Oxford County Twilight Meeting, Breamont Farms, Bill & Fred Killing, 496130 10th Line, Tavistock July 10

Stormont Family Night, Knonaundale Farms, Crysler

July 10

Hastings County Twilight Meeting July 10 – 11 EastGen Challenge East, Markham July 11 Northumberland County Family Night, the Glover Family, 248 Honey Line, Warkworth July 11 “Dinner at the Dairy” at Vellhaven Holsteins by Niagara Holstein Club and Milk Committee July 11

Carleton Russell Family Night, Midlee, James & Connie McDiarmid July 14 – 15 Western Ontario Jr. Show, Woodstock July 15 Lennox & Addington Twilight Meeting, Beslea Farms, Chris & Brianne Brown and Family, Yarker July 16 Victoria County Twilight Meeting, Colin Leach & Family, Cambray July 17 York Region Twilight Meeting, Bart Johnson & Family, Belridge, Holsteins, Sutton West July 17

Prescott Family Night, Yorella Holsteins, Leroy Family July 18 Peterborough County Twilight Meeting, Ronbeth Holsteins, the Warner Families, 6 pm July 18

Dundas Family Night; John, Martin, & Pam Westervelt July 23 – 25 Ontario Summer Show Lindsay Exhibition Grounds

July 29

Brant-Wentworth/Waterloo Counties Club Sale, OLEX

July 30

Lanark Family Night, Barthaven Farms, Darwin & Margret Ziebarth July 31 Prince Edward County Twilight Meeting, Wilholme Farms, Don Williams & Family, Bloomfield

Inter-County 4-H Dairy Judging, Ancaster, Fairgrounds

July 31

AUGUST 2014

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August 9

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August 15

Lennox & Addington Holstein Show, Napanee, 6:30 pm Elgin County Holstein Show, Aylmer, Judge: Alan Hawthorne Northumberland County Holstein Show, 6 pm; Judge: Frank Donkers Glengarry County Holstein Show, Williamstown, Judge: John Werry Peterborough County Holstein Show, 6 pm, Judge: Lorne Briscoe Niagara County Holstein Show, Wainfleet; Judge: Glen Burgess

Prescott County Holstein Show, Vankleek Hill, Judge: Jamie Black August 20 Simcoe County Holstein Show, Essa Agriplex, 6 pm; Judge: Jeff Sayles August 21 Oxford County Holstein Show, Woodstock, 6 pm August 21 Tri-County Holstein Show, Spencerville, Judge: Carl Phoenix August 21 – 22

West-Central ON Junior Show, Elora

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August 29

August 30

Renfrew County Holstein Show, Cobden

Grey-Bruce Holstein Show, Walkerton Brant-Wentworth Holstein Show, Paris Fair, 6:15 pm Dufferin-Wellington Holstein Show, Orangeville, 6 pm Stormont County Holstein Show, Newington, Judge: Bruce Mode

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Warren & Trudy MacIntosh Farm: Glengarry Stock Farms Herd Size: 65-70 Milk Cows Operation Type: Tie-stall Location: Apple Hill, Ontario 1. What traits do you like the most about the Holstein breed?

Since I was young, I have always liked the dairy strength and overall width of the best Holsteins in the breed. From their muzzle to their rump, that width is the Holstein cow’s advantage in regards to potentially producing large volumes of milk with ease.

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

Be honest with yourself. Breed from the honest cows in your herd and you will be rewarded with honest hardworking cows – it’s not always the show animal that breeds the best for the future. It would be nice to think this but certainly not always the case!

2. What are your breeding goals?

Breeding cows with balance and longevity from bulls that have 10. How do you use genomic information in your herd and what are your proven to exhibit extreme traits for production, health and thoughts on the future of genomics? conformation are my goals.

We have tested just under 20 per cent of the herd. It’s a great tool for selecting the poor ones in a population, but I’m not convinced we 3. What genetic tools are most important in your breeding program?

I like to focus on daughter proven and genomically proven sires can separate good from great which makes up a majority of a herd that exhibit high values for LPI, TPI, udder health, net merit and that is selected highly on LPI or TPI. Genomics isn’t going away. It has great merit, but I do hope that the industry comes to its senses recently high immune response. in regards to how it is evaluating the top animals and devaluating the 4. Describe the ultimate/ideal cow for your operation: other top 10 per cent.

The ideal cow for my operation stands tall and wide enough to not get pushed around in a commercial setting and is angular enough to 11. How many cows do you flush each year? How do you market your embryos pass on dairy quality traits to the next generation. I often describe that are for sale? my ideal Holstein as larger and wider than a Jersey cow but with the We have in the past five years flushed approximately four times a year, two to three cows per time, but this year has been quieter. The same quality throughout. markets have changed. This year that should change with a couple 5. What cow in your barn is currently the “Heart of the Herd”? of high genomic two-year-olds and yearlings.

Unfortunately we lost the “Heart of our Herd”, Glengarry Goldwyn Penny EX-94-5* just before Christmas. She was the epitome of 12. Being in the breeding business, what traits do you find sell the best? the ultimate goal of any breeder; high type classification and top What trait do you value most? production. She was the top 5-year-old in Glengarry County two I would like to say animals that look great and have generations of years ago for production, had a high protein percentage and very low Very Good and Excellent cows behind them, however this is not somatic cell. She has offspring that score Very Good as 2 year olds true. Genomics rule at this time, but a common sense revolution will and genomically test well. Penny and her Rudolph dam Pamela EX- prevail and incorporate both ideals in the next few years. I believe 3E-92 8* have been without a doubt our best cows in the last 10 years. so, for the good of the breed.

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

I started breeding the cows here at Glengarry when I was 11 to 12 years of age. My father liked my interest in mating the cows from 4-H club work, and hence my interest in reading the Holstein Journal and the Holstein World magazines began at a young age. Starting from the mid 70’s my favorite bulls were Seiling Rockman, Northcroft Admiral Citation, Roybrook Starlite, Butlerview Mattador, To-Mar Blackstar 7. If you could improve one thing in your herd/operation, what would it be? and without a doubt the best of the best for my values, Startmore Immune response. It is not that we are any weaker in this than other Rudolph. Braedale Goldwyn goes beyond saying for the present time. herds, however I believe in the potential of using Immunity + sires in regards to making our herd more strategically and genetically 14. What are the management practices in place on your farm that you feel superior in regards to animal health. contribute the most to the success of your operation? Why? I’m not sure if it is a management practice or not but having family 8. If you could have ANY cow standing in your barn, who would it be and why?

Comestar Laurie Shiek VG-88-23*, she had great bone quality and around that you like working with and they care for animals, has a femininity. She reminded me so much of our Glengarry Matt Alexis profound effect and contribution to any breeding farm. Since 1927, EX-3E 24*, our foundation cow. Born the same year, they could four generations of MacIntosh’s have worked hard to improve our have passed for twin sisters if they had stood beside each other. herd breeding program and ultimately, see that it reaches some of its potential.

Laurie Shiek contributed greatly to the breed.

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

We have a herd consisting of mostly one cow family of reasonably high producing milk cows that complete eight to ten generations of Very Good or Excellent cows at this time. Our milk records are modest, (around 11,000 kilograms on average) – no real extremes, no really high indexes or no really high deviations within the herd, however are quite genomically friendly for production and health traits.

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