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LOCKMAR HOLSTEINS RECOGNIZED

Andrew and Scott Lockie of Lockmar Holsteins in Sutton West were recently recognized at York’s AGM for having the county’s Highest BCA Herd. Club President Ashley Beckett, shown here, presented them with a trophy to mark the occasion. PHOTO SUBMITTED.

ROCKWOOD AREA FARMERS LIGHT IT UP!

On December 8, Rockwood area farmers held true to tradition and lit it up during their 30th annual Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights. Hundreds of parade-goers came to enjoy the decorated tractors and farm equipment, which included combines, sprayers, a tree cutter and several manure spreaders. Because let’s face it, nothing says Merry Christmas like a lit-up manure spreader! The parade made its way slowly through the community, one piece of equipment brighter than the next, and delighted visitors during its three-hour run. PHOTOS BY JOHN DRUMMOND.

SPIRIT OF 4-H

Calling All 4-H Leaders! Do you have an outstanding member in your dairy club who deserves to be recognized? We would love to help you reward their achievements and include their photo in The Link!

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

FESTIVE COWS

Homeland Takeoff Saskatoon got in on the Christmas spirit during a photoshoot with her herd mates before the holidays. “Flanked by a bunch of her friends, they were all curious what we were up to,” says Stephanie Lee Stephenson. She captured these magical shots, homemade garland and all, just before Christmas when there was still lots of snow. Combining her two passions – cows and photography – isn’t too hard, Stephanie adds. PHOTOS BY STEPHANIE LEE PHOTOGRAPHY.

PROVINCIAL HEART OF THE HERD AWARDED

Holstein Ontario GM Pam Charlton recently presented the Heart of the Herd award to Jeff and Sarah Smith of Smithden Holsteins. Smithden Shottle Aphrodite EX-93-7E-CAN 5* was the 2021 provincial winner of the contest. PHOTOS BY CLAIRE SWALE.

ANDREA CROWE MEMORIAL AWARD

Congratulations to Sheila Sundborg, the 2022 winner of this award in memory of Andrea Crowe. The annual award was created to recognize the ability to inspire others through positive attitude and industry involvement; fostering industry knowledge and interest in youth and good sportsmanship. PHOTO BY ELLA WRIGHT.

Redefining Contemporary Genetics

Vector Zipper Zoe P * VRC (VG-86 yr) A2A2

Zoe is a result of years of thoughtful mating’s combining leading males & females from the GenerVations & Vogue programs: Zipper P x Ball of Wax PP x Pepper x Epic. She is one of the most multi-dimensional females in modern cattle breeding. Each mating combination can create many different outcomes & possibilities! Zoe's breed leading offspring to date:

724HO02027 Vector ZIPPY +3613 GPA-LPI +13 Conf. #1 Active GPA-LPI- A2A2 sire over +12 Conf.

724HO02026 Vogue PICADOR PP*RC Tied #1 Type “PP” A2A2 sire +11 Conf.

200HO12521 Vogue ZIRCON P* VRC #1 GPA-LPI “P or PP “ A2A2 sire >= +10 Conf.

Zippy & Picador Vogue A2P2 Zephyr PP A2A2 Former #1 PP heifer in breed & topped Dec’21 sale to Semex for $68,000

Vector Zora P Vred *VRC A2A2 #1 GPA-LPI Polled VRC heifer

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