March 2011 Jersey Journal by AJCA/NAJ/JMS

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Official Publication of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068–2362. Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Eastern) weekdays. Phone: 614/861-3636. Fax: 614/861-8040. Email jerseyjournal@usjersey.com. Website: http://JerseyJournal.USJersey.com.

Volume 58 • No. 3 • March 2011 • ISSN: 0021-5953

Editor: Kimberly A. Billman Assistant Editors: Tracie Hoying, Whittney Smith Senior Writer/JerseySites Coordinator: Michele Ackerman http://www.usjersey.com/jerseysites.html

State Annual Meetings in Full Swing

Welcome to Wisconsin Dells

AJCA-NAJ Annual Meeting Welcome

Jersey Production Reaches All-Time High

Fall Dairy Judging Contest Results

Marketing 101: Marketing to the Masses

Genetic Abnormalities in Jersey Cattle

National Class Leader List

Top 25 Records In History

48 Louisiana State Fair Junior Show

60 Michigan Jersey Cattle Club

48 Louisiana State Fair Show

66 North Carolina Jersey Breeders

47 Pennsylvania Farm Show

78 Ohio Jersey Breeders

49 Pennsylvania Farm Show Junior Show 52 Southwestern Exposition Show 52 Southwestern Exposition Junior Show

Top Records Within the Jersey Breed

52 State Fair of Virginia Junior Show

AJCA, NAJ Board Members

Advertising Index

84 Advertising Rates

Spring is just around the corner and the cows at Five-J Farm, Conover, Ohio, and across the country will soon be out and enjoying the sun and warmth and producing a profitable, nutritious product. The farm is owned by Jim and Valerie Maurice. The March issue is the annual production issue. A listing of the top herds in the nation for 2010 production begins on page 30. Spring sales are kicking in to high gear. What is your marketing plan for promoting your product? Read the experiences and philosophies of five Jersey breeders from around the country on the importance of a marketing plan. Cover photo by Leslie Maurice.

march 2011

26 Designated Abnormality Carriers

14 Along the Jersey Road

30 Herds Ranked by Herd Size

10 Calendar

32 Herds Ranked by State

17 Editorial

14 International Visitors Visit AJCA Office

36 Policy for Maximizing Profits with Jerseys

93, 94, 95, 96

Field Service Staff In Memoriam

91 Jersey Jargon 6

Jersey Journal Subscription Rates

96, 97, 98 Journal Shopping Center 10 Registration Fees 10 Type Appraisal Schedule

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Official Publication of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068–2362 614.861.3636 phone 614.322.4493 fax

To improve and promote the Jersey breed of cattle, and to increase the value of and demand for Jersey milk and for Jersey cattle. Company and Department Heads Executive Secretary: Neal Smith, 614/322-4455 Treasurer: Vickie White, 614/322-4452 Development: Cherie L. Bayer, Ph.D., 614/322-4456 Information Technology: Mark Chamberlain, 614/322-4479 Jersey Journal: Kimberly A. Billman, 614/322-4451 Jersey Marketing Service: Daniel S. Bauer, 614/216-5862 National All-Jersey Inc. and Herd Services: Erick Metzger, 614/322-4450 Research and Genetic Program Development: Cari W. Wolfe, 614/322-4453

AJCA-NAJ Area Representatives Director of Field Services: Kristin A. Paul, 209/4025679 (mobile); 608/754-3164 (office/fax); kpaul@ usjersey.com. Wisconsin, northern California. Sara Barlass, 614/256-6502 (mobile); 315/662-7225 (fax); sbarlass@usjersey.com. Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia. David A. Burris, 209/613-9763 (mobile); 270/378-5434 (phone); 270/378-5357 (fax); dburris@usjersey.com. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, east Tennessee, Virginia. Allen J. Carter, 559/259-7825 (mobile); 951/925-0742 (phone); 614/322-4488 (fax); acarter@usjersey.com. Arizona, California, Nevada. Temporary contact: Kristin Paul, 209/402-5679 (mobile) or kpaul@usjersey.com. Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas.

Patty Holbert, 270/205-1300 (mobile); 270/325-4352 (fax); pholbert@usjersey.com. Ohio. Leah Johnson, 614/296-3621 (mobile); ljohnson@ usjersey.com. Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota. Elizabeth Moss, 614/296-4166 (mobile); 731/697-1341 (phone); emoss@usjersey.com. Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, west Tennessee. Ron Mosser, 614/264-0142 (mobile); 260/368-7687 (fax); rmosser@usjersey.com. Indiana, and Michigan. Kate Rector, 614/216-9727 (mobile); 614/322-4474 krector@usjersey.com Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming. Brenda Snow, 802/249-2659 (mobile); 802/728-3920 (phone); 802/728-5933 (fax); bsnow@usjersey.com. Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont.

Type Traits Appraisal Team Senior Appraiser: Ron Mosser, 614/264-0142, above Sara Barlass, above Mike Berry, 614/313-5818 (mobile); mberry@usjersey.com. Louie Cozzitorto, 209/765-7187 (mobile); lcozzitorto@ usjersey.com.

Patty Holbert, above Leah Johnson, above Elizabeth Moss, above Blake Renner, 614/361-9716, (mobile); brenner@ usjersey.com.

American Jersey Cattle Association Board of Directors Officers President: David Chamberlain, 1324 Kingsley Rd., Wyoming, NY 14591-9717. Phone 585/495-9996; d3ljersey@frontiernet.net. Vice President: James VanBuskirk, 1110 W. Sigler St., Carleton, MI 48117. Phone 734/654-6544; JVBRedHot@yahoo.com. Directors Jamie Bansen, 3695 SE Lafayette Hwy., Dayton, OR 97114. Phone 971/237-4164; jbansen@gmail.com. Eleventh District. 2013. Robin Denniston-Keller, 6476 N. Bergen Rd., Byron, NY 14422-9519. Phone 585/548-2299; rdenkeljerseys@ aol.com. Second District. 2011. Richard A. Doran Jr., 3342 Bush River Rd., Newberry, SC 29108. Phone 803/924-1466; bushriver@aol.com. Sixth District. 2012. Ralph Frerichs, 5730 Mueller Rd., La Grange, TX 78945-4226. Phone 979/249-5405; frerichs@cvctx. com. Eighth District. 2012.

William Grammer, 966 S. 15th St., Sebring, OH 44672. Phone 330/938-6798; gramjer@centurylink.net. Fourth District. 2013. David Norman, 7076 Rt. 414, Liberty, PA 16930-9726. Phone 570/324-5631; drnorman@chilitech.net. Third District. 2012. Jim Quist, 5500 W. Jensen, Fresno, CA 93706. Phone 559/485-1436; PK1JQ@hotmail.com. Twelfth District. 2011. Wesley Snow, 1601 Ferris Rd., Brookfield, VT 050360113. Phone 802/728-5291. First District. 2012. Chris Sorenson, W3995 County Road H, Pine River, WI 54965-8130. Phone 920/987-5495; csorenson000@ centurytel.net. Tenth District. 2013. Jerry Spielman, 1892 M Rd., Seneca, KS 66538. Phone 785/336-2581; spielman@nvcs.com. Ninth District. 2011. Charles Steer, 1040 Banks Levey Rd., Cottage Grove, TN 38224. Phone 731/782-3463; sunbow@wk.net. Fifth District. 2013. James VanBuskirk, see above. Seventh District. 2011.

National All-Jersey Inc. Board of Directors Officers President: David Endres, W9402 Hwy. K, Lodi, WI 53555. Phone 608/592-7856; jazzy@merr.com. Vice President: James S. Huffard III, 165 Huffard Lane, Crockett, VA 24323. Phone 276/686-5201; hdfjersey@ embarqmail.com. Directors Marion Barlass, 6145 E. County Rd. A, Janesville, WI 53546. Phone 608/754-1171; barlassjerseys@gmail. com. District 6. 2011. David Chamberlain, see AJCA officers. Richard A. Doran Jr., ex-officio, see AJCA David Endres, see above. District 4. 2014. Calvin Graber, 44797 281st St., Parker, SD 57053.

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Phone 605/238-5782; calgraber@yahoo.com. District 7. 2013 William Grammer, ex-officio, see AJCA. James S. Huffard III, see above. District 5. 2012. John Kokoski, 57 Comins Rd., Hadley, MA 01035. Phone 413/549-6486; jkokoski@charter.net. District 3. 2013. Norman Martin, 1820 Marolf Loop Rd., Tillamook, OR 97141 Phone 503/815-3600; martindairyllc@ embarqmail.com. District 1. 2011. Kelvin Moss, 16155 W. Glendale Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340-9522. Phone 623/935-0163; kel@msdairy. com. District 8. 2014. Mike Wickstrom, 5852 Columbus Ave., Hilmar, CA 95324-9754. Phone 209/667-9622; michaelwickstrom@ msn.com. District 2. 2013.

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ABS Global..........................................42, 61 Accelerated Genetics..........................15, 95 AgriLabs....................................................57 Ahlem Farms Partnership..........................26 Alta Genetics/Jerseyland Sires..............4, 47 American Jersey Cattle Association ................................................16, 90, 97, 98 Ameri-Milk Jerseys....................................41 All-Lynn Jerseys........................................24 Androgenics...............................................96 Arco Farms................................................70 Avi-Lanche Jerseys.............................12, 13 Avon Road Jersey Farm............................41 Bachelor Farms.........................................26 Billings Farm Inc........................................59 Biltmore Farms..........................................67 Bohnerts Jerseys.......................................83 Brentwood Farms........................................2 Brooks Creek Jersey Farm........................92 Buckeye Classic Sale................................27 Bush River Jerseys..................................100 Buttercrest Jerseys....................................80 California Jerseys................2, 12, 13, 26, 38 Cantendo Acres.........................................80 Carson & Bascom Jerseys........................72 Cedarcrest Farms......................................11 Cinnamon Ridge Dairy..............................94 Circle S Jerseys.........................................84 Clauss Dairy Farm.....................................26 Clover Patch Dairy.....................................93 Cloverfield Jerseys....................................92 Cold Run Jerseys......................................80 Covington Jerseys.....................................94 Crescent Farm...........................................84 D&D Jerseys..............................................41 D&E Jerseys........................................12, 13 DLH Jersey Farm LLC...............................48 Dairy Agenda Today..................................49 Danforth Jerseys/Cowbella Dairy..............53 Dar-Re Farm Ltd........................................79 Deep South and Southeast Heifer Growers South Sale........................64, 65 DeMents Jerseys.......................................47 Den-Kel Jerseys..........................................9 Diamond S Farm.......................................68 Domino Jerseys . ......................................62 Dreamroad Jerseys...................................28 Dutch Hollow Farm....................................62 Edn-Ru Jerseys.........................................44 Forest Glen Jerseys....................................3 Fort Morrison Jerseys................................84 Four Springs Jerseys.................................44 Genex........................................................89 Gieseke Jerseys........................................36 Goff Dairy..................................................48 Golden Dream Jerseys..............................49 Golden Meadows Jerseys.........................38 Grammer Jersey Farm...............................82 Grazeland Jerseys Ltd...............................80 Hallet Dairy Farm LLC...............................41 Hav’s Farm................................................84 Heartland Jerseys Inc. . ............................43 Heinz Jerseys............................................41

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Her-Man Jerseys.......................................58 Hi-Land Farms...........................................62 High Lawn Farm........................................43 Highland Farms, Inc...................................72 Highland Jersey Farm...............................82 Hilmar Jerseys...........................................67 Holmes Farm.............................................84 Honey Suckle Jerseys...............................70 Huffard Dairy Farms..................................43 Hy-Capacity Jerseys..................................63 Illinois Jerseys.....................................48, 83 Iowa Jerseys............................49, 53, 85, 94 Iowa Spring Extravaganza Sale.................85 Irishtown Acres..........................................44 JEMI Jerseys.............................................44 JVB Red Hot Jerseys................................92 Jersey Journal ....................................45, 84 Jersey Marketing Service........63, 64, 65, 69 Jersey Quebec..........................................55 Jersey Young Sire Groups.........................98 Jo-Kirch Jerseys........................................67 Jordan Group, The.....................................44 Journal Shopping Center...............96, 97, 98 K&R Jerseys..............................................68 Kenny Farm...............................................44 Kentucky National Sale..............................69 Lady Lane Farm........................................22 Lands at Hillside, The................................44 Last Chance Dairy.....................................40 Lawtons Jersey Farm................................28 Lindsay’s Pine Hill Jerseys........................93 Linear Rubber Products.............................97 Livestock Exporters Association of U.S.A... 66 Lucky Hill Jersey Farm..............................72 Lyon Jerseys..............................................53 Mainstream Jerseys..................................37 Mapleline Farm..........................................72 Margandale Jersey Farm...........................82 Martin Dairy LLC.......................................39 Mason Farm..............................................49 McKee Jersey Farm...................................42 Messmer Jersey Farm...............................96 Meyer Jersey Farm....................................70 Michigan Jersey Cattle Club......................92 Michigan State Sale...................................92 Mill Ridge Jerseys.....................................44 Mills Jerseys..............................................42 Minnesota Jerseys...............................36, 68 Molly Brook Farms.....................................84 Nettle Creek Jerseys.................................66 New England Jerseys....................59, 72, 84 New York Jerseys......................9, 28, 53, 62 Nobledale Farm.........................................44 Normandell Farms.....................................44 Norse Star Jerseys....................................40 Oakhaven Jerseys.....................................79 Ohio Jerseys......................27, 79, 80, 82, 93 Ohio Spring Classic Sale...........................82 Oomsdale Farm Inc...................................28 Oregon Jerseys...............................3, 22, 39 Owens Farms Inc.......................................41 Pat-Mar Jerseys.........................................26

Pennsota Jerseys......................................68 Pennsylvania Jerseys................................44 Pfizer.............................................23, 25, 26 Putt Dairy...................................................79 Queen-Acres Farm....................................44 Richardson Family Farm............................84 River Valley Dairy......................................48 Riverside-F Farms.....................................44 Rowzee Jersey Farm.................................66 Schirm Jersey Farm..................................82 Scotch View Farms....................................28 Seacord Farm............................................28 Select Sires Inc............50, 51, 96, 97, 98, 99 Semex.................................................71, 97 Senn-Sational Jerseys...............................52 Shan-Mar Jerseys.....................................44 Shenandoah Jerseys.................................44 Shoemaker Jerseys...................................82 Silver Maple Farms....................................72 Silver Mist Farm.........................................22 Silver Spring Farm.....................................28 Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys................................100 Smith Haven Dairy.....................................68 Spahr Jersey Farm Inc..............................82 Spring Valley Farm....................................52 Springdale Jersey Farm............................84 Spruce Row Dairy.....................................44 St. Brigids Farm.........................................91 Steinhauers Jerseys..................................41 Stoney Hollow Jerseys..............................44 Sturdy Built................................................98 Sugar Grove Jerseys.................................28 Summit Farm.............................................94 Sun Valley Jerseys....................................22 Sunbow Jerseys........................................44 Sunset Canyon Jerseys.............................22 SUNY Cobleskill Dairy Fashions Sale.......92 TJ Classic Jerseys.....................................82 Taurus Service...........................................29 Taylor Jersey Farm....................................44 Tierney Farm Jerseys................................28 Trans-America Genetics............................96 Unkefer Jersey Dairy.................................93 Vanderfeltz Jerseys...................................44 Viking Genetics....................................50, 51 Waverly Farm..............................................7 Will Do Jerseys..........................................81 Wilsonview Dairy.......................................22 Windridge Jersey Farm.............................96 Wisconsin Jerseys.........................24, 40, 41 Young’s Jersey Dairy, Inc...........................82 Zike Jersey Farm.......................................60 This index is provided as an additional service. The Jersey Journal assumes no liability for errors or omissions. The Jersey Journal does not guarantee quality, delivery time, or availability of items ordered from commercial advertisers. Any advertisements for sales before the 20th of the month of the publication cannot be guaranteed.

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Every effort is made to keep the calendar listings as accurate as possible. However, dates are sometimes changed or events cancelled without notice. When your association schedules an event, notify the Journal staff at least 60 days in advance by sending email to JerseyJournal@usjersey.com or phoning 614/861-3636.

Type Appraisal Schedule

POLICY: Areas will be appraised in the order listed. If you wish to appraise and do not receive an application 30 days prior to the appraisal, please request one from Appraisal Office Coordinator Lori King by telephone, 614/322-4457, or email lking@ usjersey.com. Apply online at http://www.usjersey. com/forms/appraisalapp.com. Applications can also be printed from the USJersey website at http://www. usjersey.com/forms/ttaapplication.pdf. MARCH—Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana; North Carolina; Idaho and Utah; Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado and Nebraska; Texas; Florida, southern Georgia and South Carolina. APRIL—California and Nevada. MAY—New Mexico and western Texas; Arizona and southern California; and New York. JUNE—northern Georgia, Tennessee and Kentucky; Arkansas and Missouri; Ohio and Michigan.

Deadlines

APR. 5—USDA genetic evaluations released. APR. 21—All petitions for AJCA President and Director must be filed with the Executive Secretary. APR. 25—All petitions for NAJ Director must be filed with the Executive Secretary. JUNE 30—National Jersey Jug Futurity yearling fees due on 2010 entries. JULY 1—Applications for National Jersey Youth Scholarships due. AUG. 1—Deadline to register and/or transfer animals for the All American Junior Jersey Show. AUG. 9—USDA genetic evaluations released. SEPT. 20—National Jersey Jug Futurity final payments due on 2010 entries.

Sales

MAR. 12—FAMILY HILL JERSEYS GENERATIONS OF EXCELLENCE SALE, Everson, Wash.; 12:00 noon; for more information contact Family Hill or Avonlea Genetics at avonlea@on.aibn.com. MAR. 16—KANSAS SPRING SALE, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, Kansas; 1:00 p.m.; for more information contact Robert Yeoman, 405/880-2209. M A R . 2 6 — M I DW E S T S P R I N G S P E C I A L, Holmstead County Fairgrounds, Rochester, Minn.; 11:00 a.m.; for more information contact Greg Nelson, 320/583-7450; online catalog at http:// midwestspringspecial.usjersey.com. MAR. 26—MASSACHUSETTS ALL-BREEDS BLUE RIBBON CALF SALE, Eastern States Exposition Center, W. Springfield, Mass.; 12:00 noon; for more information contact Moira Poitras at 413/245-4589 or mpoitras@charter.net. MAR. 26—64th MICHIGAN STATE JERSEY SALE, Michigan State Livestock Pavilion, E. Lansing, Mich., for catalogs contact Sandy Place at 517/625-7202 or placejerseyfarm@msn.com; Pedigrees available online at www.michiganjerseys.org. APR. 1—BUCKEYE CLASSIC SALE, Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio; 6:30 p.m.; sale managed by Buckeye Dairy Club; Randall Kiko, auctioneer. APR. 2—30th ANNUAL SUNY COBLESKILL DAIRY FASHION SALE, SUNY Cobleskill, Cobleskill, N.Y.; 11:00 a.m.; The Cattle Exchange, sale mgrs. APR. 2—IOWA EXTRAVAGANZA SALE, Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union, Iowa; 11:30 a.m.; for more information contact David Koss, 563/5430440 or at skipalayr@aol.com. APR. 8—KENTUCKY NATIONAL SALE, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 4:00 p.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey. com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. APR. 21—DEEP SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST HEIFER GROWERS SOUTH SALE, hosted by Arco Farms, Clint Collins family, Sylacauga, Ala.; 10:30 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. APR. 29—WISCONSIN STATE SALE, Vernon County Fairgrounds, Viroqua, Wis.; Wisconsin Jersey

Registration Fees Effective April 1, 1999

InfoJersey.com Applications Member Non-Member

All Other Applications Member Non-Member

Under six (6) months................................................ $15.00 Applications 1-50.............................. $12.00 $14.00 Applications 51-200............................ 10.00 12.00 Applications over 200 on REGAPP....................................................... 7.00 (All figures based on calendar year) 6-12 months............................................ 17.00 20.00 19.00 12-24 months.......................................... 22.00 25.00 24.00 Over 24 months...................................... 30.00 35.00 32.00

$17.00

22.00 27.00 37.00

Dead Animals May Be Registered For A Fee of $5.00 Duplicate or Corrected Certificates Will Be Issued For A Fee of $5.00

Transfer Fees Effective January 1, 2008 REAP Herds Non-REAP Herds Regular transfer filed within 60 days of sale date..............$12.00........................... $14.00 Regular transfer filed more than 60 days of sale date............................................... 17.00 Intra-Herd Transfer,...................................................................................................... 2.00 (When all living animals in one family ownership are transferred to another family member.) • Transfers among owners within the same herd REAP enrollment completed with 60 days of the date of sale will only cost $2.00 each regardless of how many animals are transferred at one time. • Herds with three years continuous REAP enrollment at the time of a whole-herd dispersal will be charged $7.00 for the sale transfers. The dispersal may occur via public auction or private treaty. Save by becoming a lifetime member of the American Jersey Cattle Association.

Breeders Association, sale mgr. APR. 30—BOILERMAKER HEIFER SALE, West Lafayette, Ind.; 1:00 p.m.; Purdue University Dairy Club, sale mgr. APR. 30—60 th NEW ENGLAND BREEDERS SPRING SALE, Addison County Fairgrounds, New Haven, Vt.; 10:30 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. MAY 1—DERBY SHOWCASE ALL BREEDS SALE, Lake View Park, Frankfort, Ky.; 2:00 p.m.; Louisville, Jersey Parish, sale mgr.; for more information contact Jackie Branham, 502/545-0890. MAY 7—NEW YORK SPRING SALE, Whitney Point, N.Y.; 11:00 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. MAY 21—ILLINOIS STATE SALE, Nevel Dairy Farm, Winslow, Ill.; 12:00 noon; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. MAY 27—CHOSEN FEW FROM COUNTRY HILLS, Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union, Iowa; 6:00 p.m.; Nabholz Farm, sale mgr.; Chris Hill, auctioneer; nabholz@hawkeyetel.com. MAY 28—FIELD OF DREAMS SALE VI Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union, Iowa; 11:00 a.m.; Nabholz Farm, sale mgr.; Chris Hill, auctioneer; nabholz@hawkeyetel.com. MAY 30—OHIO SPRING CLASSIC SALE, Sidney, Ohio; 11:00 a.m.; Michael Hurst, sale chair; Todd Woodruff auctioneer; Russell Gammon, pedigrees; Sale sponsored by the Ohio Jersey Breeders Association; for more information visit http:// jerseysites.usjersey.com/ohiojerseys/. JUNE 25—54 th NATIONAL HEIFER SALE, Wisconsin Dells, Wis.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. JULY 16—AVONLEA SUMMER SPLASH III SALE, Brighton, Ontario. For more information contact Avonlea Genetics Inc., at Avonlea@on.aibn.com. SEPT. 5—BUSH RIVER & TREASURE CHEST COMBINATION XII SALE, Newberry S.C.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. S E P T. 5 — D I X I E L A N D I N V I TAT I O N A L & SOUTHEAST HEIFER GROWERS NORTH SALE, Newberry S.C.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. SEPT. 27—75TH VERMONT STATE SALE, North Haverhill, N.H.; 10:30 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. OCT. 4—TOP OF THE WORLD SALE, Madison, Wis.; 7:00 p.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. OCT. 6—DAIRYLAND PROTEIN SALE, Janesville, Wis.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com. NOV. 5—54th POT O’GOLD SALE, Newmarket Hall, Louisville, Ky.; 4:30 p.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. NOV. 6—58th ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SALE; West Hall Exhibit Hall, Louisville, Ky.; 5:00 p.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com.

Meetings and Expositions

MAR. 8-11—29TH WESTERN CANADIAN DAIRY SEMINAR, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. For more information visit http://www.wcds.ca. MAR. 9—ANNUAL MEETING OF THE UTAH JERSEY CATTLE CLUB, Davis Conference Center, Layton, Utah, 2:00 p.m. MAR. 9-11—WESTERN DAIRY MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE, Reno, Nev. For more information visit http://www.wdmc.org. MAR. 10-12—MINNESOTA ALL-BREEDS CONVENTION, Mankato, Minn. M A R . 1 0 - 1 2 — H I G H P L A I N S D A I R Y CONFERENCE, Ambassador Hotel, Amarillo, Texas; for more information visit http://www. highplainsdairy.org. MAR. 11-13—AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE (continued to page 28)

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Our Top-Notch Offerings this Spring! ama

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Selling on April 8 in Louisville, Ky.

Selling on April 21 in Sylacauga, Ala.

Projected to 18,924-1,154-740 ME at 1-10 Short bred to “TBone Polo.”

Born: November 24, 2010 • PA +821M, +59F, +25P, +$323CM PA JPI +102 • Sire: Sunset Canyon Matinee-ET

Dam: Surefire Donna, VG-86% 2 lactations average 15,677-720-553 ME Grandam: Mill Donna, E-90% 4-8 305 20,780 5.2% 1,085 3.7% 764 97DCR The next dam is an E-92% Duncan Chief with 25,470M, 1,086F and 885P actual followed by a VG-87% “Sooner.”

Grandam: Mannix Belle-ET, E-90% 3-9 305 24,090 4.9% 1,191 3.4% 820 94DCR Great-Grandam: Boomer Belle, E-93% 5-11 305 20,050 5.0% 1,000 3.7% 745 DHIR The next dam is Duncan Belle followed by three more Excellent dams. The dam is a Very Good “Jace.”

Magical Donna

Matinee Belles, P9

Selling in the Deep South and Southeast Heifer Growers South Sale

Over 100 head of our finest including: • 40 open heifers • 75 bred heifers • Most are bred to A.I. sires including “Country,” “Parade Louie,” “Fantom,” “Eclipes-P,” “Action” and “Special Forces” • 24 are P7 or higher

Matinee Shirley, P9

Born: May 23, 2010 • PA +759M, +61F, +26P, +$329CM PA JPI +107 • Sire: Sunset Canyon Matinee-ET Dam: Centurion Shirley, E-90% 3-8 305 20,580 4.7% 958 3.6% 736 99DCR The next dam is a Very Good “Jaggar” with 16,770M, 687F, and 555P actual at 3-8.

Action Doreen, P9

Due in September to Sunset Canyon Magenta-ET PA +454M, +21F, +12P, +$310CM PA JPI +109 Type +1.9 Sire: Forest Glen Avery Action-ET Dam: Jake Doreen, VG-83% 19,609-901-712 ME at 2-0 The VG-85% grandam has a 2 lact. avg. of 17,000-772-607 ME.

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Monty and Mary Montgomery, Knoxville, Tenn., and John and Margie Billman, Gahanna, Ohio, are spending the winter together at Gulf Waters RV Resort in Fort Myers Beach, Fla. Monty worked 35 years in the dairy department at the University of Tennessee. Margie retired from AJCA after 43 years of service in the records and appraisal departments. Both couples have a combined membership of 130 years with the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA).

While vacationing this winter at the Gulf Waters RV Park in Florida, Jersey breeders Monty and Mary Montgomery met up with Margie and John Billman. The couples took a moment to pose with the latest issue of the Jersey Journal. Minnesota Jersey youth Caitlin Kasper, Owatonna, Minn., was awarded a $500 scholarship from the Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation. Kasper received the award after winning the sixth annual Collegiate Discussion Meet at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in November 2010. As part of her award, she represented Minnesota at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s national competition in February. Caitlin was the 1st alternate National Jersey Queen in 2007. The National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) Scholarship committee recently selected several Jersey youth students as recipients of $750 scholarships. Receiving 2011 scholarships are Hillary Breene, West Greenwich, R.I.; Cassandra Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.; Marjorie Hardy, Farmington, Maine; Stephanie Kasper, Owatonna, Minn.; Nathan Laska, Winona, Minn.; and Roxanne Seltzer, Selinsgrove, Pa. Judges evaluated applicants on scholastic achievements, leadership in school and community activities, and responses to DHI- and career-related questions. Page 14

Kristin Natzke, Crestbrooke Holsteins and Jerseys, Windsor, Wis., has joined Accelerated Genetics as the Product Advertising Coordinator. She will be based out of the Accelerated G e n e t i c s Administrative Headquarters located in Baraboo, Natzke Wis. Kristin served as the Marketing Communications Intern for Accelerated Genetics in 2009 and most recently was working full-time in a temporary position in the communications division. Kristin is a 2010 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she majored in Life Science Communications with a business emphasis. During her undergraduate career, she was active in the

Badger Dairy Club, Association of Women in Agriculture, National Agri-Marketing Association and served on the dairy judging team. In Febr uar y, a Kentucky Jersey family’s dream of selling their product in stores finally came true. Chaney’s Dairy Barn, Bowling Green, Ky., officially began selling milk in local Houchens and IGA grocery stores. Eighty seven-year-old James Chaney, the 2003 AJCA Master Breeder, was on hand to purchase the first half gallon of the milk he has waited so long to see on market shelves. The milk comes in four varieties including whole, skim, 2% and chocolate. The late James Chaney joined the American Jersey Cattle Club in 1948 and is a former Director of the association. Jim’s son, Carl Neale Chaney, was a Young Jersey Breeder recipient.

International Guests Visit National Jersey Offices

Pakistan Dairy owners pictured above, Altaf Mahmood, Shahid Nawaz, Azhar Pasha, Saud Pasha, Umer Sheikh, Muhammad Nadeem Monnoo, tour guide Chip McLaurin, and JMS Manager, Dan Bauer.

The Iraq Cochran Fellowship group, pictured are, Abdull Amir Abdullah Essa, Abdullah Ali Hameed, Kamil Fayyai Huraish, Lina Dawood Ameen Shamir and Lindell Whitelock.

Two separate international dairy groups recently visited the headquarters of the AJCA, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The Cochran Fellowship Group from Iraq toured the office and learned more about the Jersey breed during a January 27 visit. In addition to visiting the office, they toured the herd of Tom Cooperrider and Select Sires headquarters. The group included; Lindell Whitelock, escort; Abdull Amir Abdullah Essa, Veterinarian, State Company for Animal Resources; Abdullah Ali Hameed, Veterinarian, State Company for Animal Resources; Kamil Fayyai Huraish, A.I. Department Director, State Company for Animal Resources and Lina Dawood Ameen Shamir, translator for the group. On February 7, a group of Pakistan dairy owners, Altaf Mahmood, Shahid Nawaz, Azhar Pasha, Saud Pasha, Umer Sheikh and Muhammad Nadeem Monnoo, visited the AJCA offices. They were hosted by World Wide Sires with Chip McLaurin serving as their escort. JERSEY JOURNAL

2010 A Record-Setting Year for Semen Sales On February 18, the National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) reported that its member firms handled 3,465,984 units of Registered JerseyTM semen in 2010. It goes without saying, but we’ll say it anyway: “That’s a record.” Category records for domestic and export sales in place since 2008 were also erased and re-written. • Total Jersey semen sales in the U.S. domestic market increased by 24.4% to 1,985,997 units. That includes 1,940,795 units produced domestically (up 25.4% from 2009, largest gain of any breed) plus 45,202 units imported and sold in the U.S. • 1,131,909 doses were sold for export. That was a 25.9% increase over the previous year. • Combined, Jersey domestically produced semen sales and export sales totaled 3,072,704 units, 25.6% greater than 2009 sales of 2,446,643 units. • Custom collection of bulls not owned by NAAB members was reported at 348,078 units. Across the industry, 2010 was a very, very good year. Domestic semen sales gained 9% over 2010 and export sales, 15%. The industry totals—21.7 million units domestic and 14.8 million export—established new records. Market shares for Jersey were 9.0% domestic and 7.6% export. Both are new records. For the decade 2001 to 2010, combined Jersey semen sales have increased 133%. Our partners in this success are the NAAB members march 2011

that market Registered JerseyTM semen, so we take this opportunity to congratulate them on an outstanding year in 2010. We thank them for their confidence in the Jersey business, and for their collaborative efforts to seek out, test, develop and market superior Jersey bulls both at home and across the world. Semen sales point at the future, to how quickly and how large the Jersey population can grow. Using conservative estimates, Jerseys represented 6.5% of the U.S. milking cow population at January 1, 2010. AIPL statistics document significant year-over-year increases since 2002 in the number of Jersey cows coming into production. AIPL statistics also show that Jersey is the most frequent sire breed for crossbreeding, and at a rate twice that of a decade earlier. Many factors have combined to propel the phenomenal growth in Jersey semen sales. One is the implementation of Federal Order multiple component pricing on January 1, 2000. Another is more widespread understanding of Jersey net profitability on a per cow and enterprise basis. Add to that 183 more days of productive life and its bonus—an opportunity for an extra heifer calf. Those reasons, plus the new research documenting Jersey’s 20% lower carbon footprint and total environmental sustainability, will accelerate breed growth in the years ahead. These are exciting times to be in the Jersey business. Page 17

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Marketing 101: Developing Your Marketing Plan

f you talk to dairy producers who regularly sell animals or market a line of products, they will all point to one very crucial aspect of their business: providing great customer service. If you can build a reputable and consistently strong relationship with a customer, they will not only return to do business, they will spread the good word of your service. The word-of-mouth tool is something dairy producers have always relied on, and will continue to use. However, as times change and consumers take a greater role in determining what they consume, producers must also change how they market their products and portray their farm and practices. Developing a marketing plan varies by individuals, products, and most of all, the needs of a specific situation. How a milk-product is marketed is not the same as marketing a group of heifers being consigned at a public auction. Being able to identify the benefits of your product and the needs of the audience are the first steps to successfully building a marketing plan. Many times, building a brand for your entire operation is the best place to start. The goal is to have people see a name or product and immediately associate it with a set of standards you have created and want to be identified with. Once you have sold your audience on the ideals of your brand and the quality they come to expect, it will be much easier to sell them something specific and tangible from your farm. The Jersey Journal has invited five dairy producers from across the country to share the marketing philosophy and secrets from their home operation. All of these producers have established marketing plans that work for their herd and businesses, and all have been successful in developing a brand for their herd. While some farms have been in the business of marketing cattle and products for generations, some are still building their brand while building their herd. Their responses show the differences in marketing strategies by product, audience and time frame of their business.

Featured Herds Tim Covington, Covington Jerseys, Leon, Iowa. Started by Mike and Janice Covington in 1992, the Covington family has been marketing cattle since 2000 when they began DHIA testing and type appraisal. Since that time, a total of 359 cows have left their herd. Of those, 261 were sold for dairy and 40 were sold for family cows or nurse cows. They have also sold approximately 40 heifers for dairy purposes. Their current REAP herd consists of 70 cows and an equal number of heifers. The Covington family has successfully marketed cows in sales by taking extra steps to promote their animals. They also utilize many aspects of advertising through Jersey Marketing Service, contract advertising in the Jersey Journal and their website, among others. John Kokoski, Mapleline Farm, Hadley, Mass. While the family farm was started in 1904, it was not until 1965 that Jerseys were implemented. Mapleline Farm now milks 100 Jerseys and has 85 young stock on REAP. Mapleline also markets a range of dairy products, which are processed on the farm and sold wholesale at their on-farm store or delivered door-to-door to customers. A great tool for the Kokoski’s, a fifth generation dairy family, has been the use of their website, which lets customers in their area purchase products to be delivered, and their contract advertisement in the Jersey Journal to promote their cow business. The Sauder Family, River Valley Farm, Tremont Ill. The love of marketing has a true home with this family, despite having only been in the Registered Jersey business for five years; they have created a reputable and recognizable name among the industry through active marketing outreach. River Valley Farm is owned and operated by Gregg and Cindy Sauder, and their seven children, Tim, Nic, Jeni, Ben, Andy, Blessing and Grace. The dairy was founded in 2006 to capitalize on Nic’s growing interest in the purebred cattle breeding industry—a passion developed from time spent on his

Covington Jerseys, Leon, Iowa, represented here by Tim and Stephanie Covington with their children Brenden, Camden and Greyden, and Tim’s parents, Mike and Janice Covington, inset, have sold more than four-times the total number of current milking cows in their herd since they started dairying in 1992. Tim has been able to think outside of the box and identify ways to provide buyers with more than just a pedigree before they buy.

For the Kokoski family, Mapleline Farm, marketing their milk products through their website has proven to be a successful way to reach their target audience. Picture above, from left to right, are Chad Dizek, Austin Dizek, John Kokoski, Paul Kokoski, David Butterfield and Chris Butterfield. When promoting the cow side of their business, Mapleline Farm relies on their contract advertisement in the Jersey Journal.

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grandparent’s Holstein farm. The Sauder family made the choice to make River Valley a Jersey dairy to take advantage of the high components, reproductive efficiency and easy nature of the breed. Their REAP herd consists of 110 cows on DHIA test and an equal number of home-bred replacement heifers. In their short history in the Jersey business, they have been premier exhibitor at both The All American Jersey Show and World Dairy Expo. In addition, they are beginning to send sons of their high-indexing cows to A.I. programs. David Jordan serves as the marketing and genetics manager and orchestrates the marketing programs in practice at River Valley Dairy, including Facebook and print advertising. Eric Silva, Sunset Canyon Jerseys, Tillamook, Ore. Silva operates Sunset Canyon Jerseys with his wife, Paula Wolf, and stepson, Nathan Jensen. In 1998, they purchased their current operation in Oregon and continued to grow their herd and family— adding 300 more animals and three more children to the family. They currently have 250 milking cows with an equal number of young stock. The herd is enrolled in REAP. Sunset Canyon did their very first advertisement with the Jersey Journal, and has since become a contract advertiser. To aid in the promotion of the herd they have developed printed media about their farm to distribute to visitors. Mike Stiles, Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va. Started in 1967, Waverly Farm is a third generation Jersey farm owned by Mike and Paul Stiles and their families. They have 450 total animals all enrolled in REAP, with 230 in the milking herd, and the balance being replacement heifers and a group of bulls. Waverly Farm has been named Premier Breeder at The All American Jersey Show 17 times and Premier Exhibitor 14 times. They have been actively marketing animals for 30 years, consistently advertising in the Jersey Journal, including their contract advertisement. For the past 10 years they have also been utilizing a farm webpage to reach an even greater audience. Questions Briefly describe your farm marketing strategy. How do you promote your herd to the public, dairy industry, etc. Covington: During the early years we had a few extra cows and

The crew at Sunset Canyon loves the people business as much as they do the cow business. They have combined these passions to develop some very successful marketing strategies. From using print advertising to word of mouth, the Sunset Canyon owners take pride in everything they do. Pictured above, from left to right, Paula Wolf, Valery Silva, Eric Silva with Jaxon Jensen, Nathan Jensen, Kaili Jensen and Sam Silva.

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For Mike Stiles, above left, and Paul Stiles, above right, of Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va., their experience with marketing goes hand-inhand with their experience breeding Registered Jerseys. Throughout the years they have successfully marketed their high-quality animals being consigned to public auctions. One part of their marketing plan is the “on the farm” tactics they have used throughout the years during their Invitational sale and anytime they host visitors at their facilities.

heifers that we sold privately, but we did not really have a marketing program. We started advertising in the Jersey Journal in 2004 when we sent our first group of cows to the Dairyland Protein Sale. That proved to be successful and we have continued to market cattle through both the Dairyland Protein Sale and the Illinois Invitational Sale. We have sold more than 150 head at these sales and have had several sale toppers during the past several years. Kokoski: Our marketing strategy is simple; provide a good product and great service. Our market is approximately a 15 mile radius from the farm. However, most of our marketing is through word-of-mouth. We also make our farm accessible to the public through open farm days, with a viewing window at the milk processing plant, and farm store. Sauder: Building the River Valley brand among other dairy (continued to page 20)

Though they have only been in the business of Registered Jerseys for five years, the Sauder Family, Tremont, Ill., has a long history of marketing products. Gregg and Cindy built Precision Planting, a very successful family business, from ground zero. When they began dairying, it was natural to employ the same successful marketing tactics. Pictured above from left to right, Jeni, Tim, Andy, Grace, Blessing, Gregg, Cindy, Nic, and Ben. David Jordan, inset, serves as their marketing and genetics manager.

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Therefore, we have produced more cows than we can use ourselves. Kokoski: We are in an area of five colleges, with a lot of people and retail and food services. So it only made sense to say “put it in a bottle and they will buy it.” It is an area that allowed us to target a specific audience and market to them. Sauder: “Where Style & Performance are the Standard.” To us, that is much more than just a tagline in our advertisements—it is the approach we took as we planned to bring River Valley to life. Our marketing campaign has centered on branding or— building the River Valley name recognition.

Jersey breeders, our sale became a reality, featuring several Waverly-bred animals as well as guest consignments from farms throughout the U.S. and Canada. The sale was held within a couple of miles from the farm and therefore allowed fellow Jersey enthusiasts to come to both the sale and to Waverly Farm. We count many of those visitors and buyers as our good friends yet today.

producers and the genetics industry has been the primary focus of the marketing strategy at River Valley for the past three years. Marketing for us is about having fun by engaging with your audiences. People think marketing is about “smoke and mirrors” and getting people to buy stuff they do not need. To us, that simply is not true—that kind of marketing puts companies out of business. We promote What is the importance of a marketing our herd through vehicles like advertising program to you? How do you justify in the Jersey Journal; but, not just a page any expenses that might be incurred? ad every month—rather by picking select Covington: Marketing cattle does times of the year to make more of have its expenses. Advertising, an impression with multiple page t r u c k i n g , ve t b i l l s , a n d advertising. Promoting our brand “I would have to say there really is not a defining moment commission all add up, but the is also accomplished by showing when advertising pays. It is more of a slow process that increased revenue from public up to different events. We try to succeeds only as well as your cattle do.” auctions has generally out be in as many places and events Eric Silva weighed the added costs. The as possible so we can learn from recent economic downturn has others and people can get to know complicated almost every aspect Every tactic of a campaign has to be us better and understand what we are trying of dairy farming, including marketing looked at as a means to achieve a specific to build and accomplish at River Valley. cattle. When milk prices were low people marketing strategy or communication Silva: Everyone here loves the people could not afford to pay as much for cattle, objective. Our target audience has been business as well as the cow business, so thus cutting our income from cattle sales. our peers and others interested in Jersey marketing comes natural. We really do not Unfortunately, all the expenses associated genetics. One of the most fun promotional have a particular strategy as every buyer is with marketing cattle stayed the same. programs we have used to engage our different. We try knowing the buyer’s needs Kokoski: Our marketing program has audience was the “Style & Performance before we offer something for sale. Our been based more on the milk versus the cow Pledge” to benefit the All American Jersey high-indexing animals promote themselves side. When the economy is fluctuating it Show and Sale. For every “fan” we added when they rank high on the AJCA’s list of does not impact sales as much as expenses. to the River Valley Facebook page we top cows, heifers and bulls. Participation Sales have been steady, but expenses donated $1 to the All American. All said, at local, regional and national shows has continue to rise. So it is important to market in about four months, we helped raise $650 been a great way to promote our animals. and sell high quality animals. for the All American. Our goal was simple, In addition, while the majority of our herd Sauder: If you look at marketing as an to get people engaged on Facebook where lives in freestalls we do have six box stalls expense, you should not do it. You will not we could establish interaction with fellow that we use to present our best cows to farm ever believe it returns on the investment. breeders more day-to-day rather than yearvisitors. But, if you look at a marketing program to-year. Because many of our friends in the Stiles: We have always relied on the sale as a means to achieve an objective, then dairy industry are located in different states of our genetics to supplement the monthly you can be successful. Marketing has to or countries we only see them once or twice milk check. We have been fortunate to come down to understanding what that a year, but now through Facebook we can market heavily because of our record in the business objective is, figuring out a plan connect with them more regularly and with show ring, but we also put great emphasis for achieving it and then clearly defining greater ease. on good cow families and longevity. We what success will look like. A marketing Silva: We did not really sit down one day have always had an “open-door policy” program is not about advertising and and “start a campaign.” Rather, it evolved welcoming any and all visitors, whether it spending money. It is about understanding out of our passion for cows and people. is fellow breeders, investors, exporters, or the end goal—and knowing if you have a We were fortunate to be able to identify just plain city folks wanting to visit a dairy product that people want. If you do have the more marketable animals, which is key. farm. As our farm is an older facility, we a product people want, do they know you Identifying animals, in our own herd, or in always try to keep it as neat and clean as have it? The fact is, marketing is more others, is the basis for promoting specific possible to always make a good impression. than advertising—there are lots of ways genetics. Marketing has many benefits to do effective marketing, like one-on-one both financially and personally. We have What prompted the launch of communications, hosting on farm events, made lots of Jersey friends throughout the a marketing campaign? What did print or web advertising, marketing at world that we regularly keep in contact with you identify as potential benefits events like shows, sponsoring awards, etc. thanks to past promotion efforts. and audiences to a good marketing Marketing is about putting your brand in a Stiles: The start of a true marketing program? place where people that you want to see it, campaign probably went hand-in-hand with Covington: Marketing cattle to sell has will. the beginning of the Waverly Invitational been a great boost for our profitability. Silva: Marketing has been very important Sales in 1980, which continued for 10 We have limited space and facilities, so here and has had many benefits for us as years. Our herd had grown and we felt that we cannot really expand. Our attention well as other breeders. Like everything there was a need for a national-type sale in to quality and detail has kept our heifer else in this business, there is a cost for the Mideast. 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I do think it is important to know your market in order to “invest” rather than “spend” in advertising. I would have to say that there really is not a defining moment when advertising pays. It is more of a slow burning process that succeeds only as well as your cattle do. Stiles: A good marketing program is necessary for us to help add to the bottom line, especially with the recent ups and downs of milk prices. Admittedly, we have cut back some in our overall marketing through advertising, but we still believe that it helps to keep our name visible. We try to be strategic with our ads along with relying more on our website as a marketing tool and believe that this pays off with additional sales. We market young bulls, embryos and cows on our webpage, in addition to promoting the accomplishments of our farm. How has having an active marketing plan impacted A.I. interest at your farm? What have you done to keep the A.I. industry’s attention and deliver new genetics to them? And how have you marketed young bulls privately from the farm to neighboring herds? Covington: We have been using a few more high-index bulls lately and hope to attract more attention from the A.I. industry in the future. We have been able to market breeding bulls to other dairies. Most of them have been sold to commercial herds either here in southern Iowa or all the way down in southern Missouri. We have advertised bulls occasionally, but word-ofmouth from satisfied customers has been most effective for us. Kokoski: We have been fortunate to sell a few bulls to A.I. Breeding animals that have good dairy traits, low somatic cell counts, with positive fat and protein traits are our goals, and sometimes you get a cow family that sparks A.I. interest for a bull. Sauder: We believe selling animals, be it bulls or heifers, is about relationships and treating people fairly. We know that our marketing makes selling bulls easier for and to A.I. companies—they know that bulls they buy from us are from families that will be aggressively promoted. It is easier to sell semen from a bull that people know about than one they do not. As a result we have been able to partner with a small number of A.I. companies that have understood and recognized our commitment to making their job of selling semen easier. It is a win-win for all of us and we appreciate that. Silva: We were fortunate enough to have acquired three “bull mothers” early in our career that prompted eventual A.I. interest. Broadvale Royal Taffy, Goodnow (continued to page 22)

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Starting With the End in Mind Steps to developing a marketing plan

Whether it is a 1,000 cow herd or a 10 cow herd, every individual dairy owner has something to sell. Building a marketing plan has become just as important as building the genetics within your herd, and is something important to think about when developing an overall business plan. When developing a marketing plan a person must first identify the product or idea will be promoted and what the goal will be. When considering the object being promoted, think in terms of the “four p’s” of marketing and how they can be mixed together to demonstrate the uniqueness of what is being marketed. •Product: features, optional services, product quality, staff quality, style, brand name, packaging and guarantees. •Place (distribution): location, inventory, frequency of service, transportation and distributors. •Promotion: advertising, publicity, sales promotion, mailing list and personal selling. •Price: list price for product placement, discounts, credit terms, inclusive/not or remoteness. What hybrid of these ideas can be used to create a beneficial niche among consumers? Without a clear goal, it will be impossible to measure the success of your program and identify where further opportunities may lie. Once it has been determined what you will be marketing, the potential audience must be classified. When it comes to finding the potential audience to sell a product, it is beneficial to employ some type of research to understand what an audience will relate to the most, their level of understanding and where their interests lie. If the marketing plan is in-tune with consumer awareness it will be easier to achieve the goals set in the beginning. After identifying the audience goals, the next step is to research the possible venues for the message. Will your marketing plan use social media, print media, a web presence, etc., to relay the concepts of your business? Tools like Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, Flickr, Four Square and blogs are free and flexible forms of media that allow the content to be determined by the owner, however, the owner is more responsible for establishing an audience. To reach a specific and tangible audience, placing paid advertisements in different circulated publications can guarantee results, but not always the flexibility some desire. It is beneficial to employ the right balance of media to guarantee the largest possible audience is receiving the message.

Each different advertising venue has its own opportunities; however, every outlet may not be right for every operation. It is important to assess each tool on an individual basis to decide if it should be used, and what goal can be accomplished by doing such. The medium is a method by which the message is delivered to your potential clients and can include: Magazines, brochures, local referral, radio, television, video tapes, trade journals, Chamber of Commerce, trade shows, cooperative ads, newspapers, newsletters, direct mail, local visitor’s bureau or even a welcome center, in addition to social media outlets. Whether it is an on-air interview with a local radio station, or a promotion placed in a local visitor’s bureau drawing people to on-farm tours or seasonal activities, all of these venues can be utilized by a dairy producer. Be sure before diving too deep into the unknown, expenditures have been accounted for and a budget has been set. But do not be afraid to invest in marketing during uncertain times. “If you study marketing, most experts will tell you that in times of greater challenge— be it economic downturn or a crisis situation —that is when a company should invest more in advertising and market more aggressively,” said David Jordan, marketing and genetics manager of River Valley Farms, Tremont, Ill. “If you study Fortune 500 companies— those that have seen the greatest growth during this time of the great economic recession are those that have aggressively hired top talent during a shaky job market and those that have invested in branding and marketing—rather than those that have stuck their head in the sand and hid. The belief is that when you have the share of mind of a potential customer during a recession, when the customer does make a splurge or purchase, either during that time or in the future, they are more willing to buy from a company or brand that was “with them” during a tough time. “The business theory is sometimes referred to as “weathering the storm with your customers.” You may have seen this in the form of rebates, discounts or programs that support repeat purchasing like loyalty cards. For example, buy one, get one free or buy five pizzas in a month the sixth one is free. These are often seen at the retail level at place like grocery stores, restaurants or gas stations. Regardless, the key learnings can apply to all levels and types of marketing” When it comes down to it, marketing it is simply determining what people want, planning and providing to meet those needs with the products and services available, and selecting the most effective and efficient ways of reaching the audience you have deemed as the target.

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looks like and a good, clear picture of the “working end” of the cow is a good way to give that to them. However, I feel pictures are only as valuable as their quality, cows need to be clean and clipped (at least the udder) for a picture to really catch anyone’s eye. I believe the old saying “a picture’s worth a thousand words” but if your picture is not good those “words” will not help you. Kokoski: Marketing females is a result of surplus cattle to our own production needs. Jersey Marketing Service have been a great way to market surplus cattle. Sauder: Selling females has not been a core focus at River Valley as we have been

was a master of both. She was quite simply the right cow for the right time. Today Midnight Blue-ET and Sooner YC Ginger her influence is beyond anything we ever were very much in demand at that time. We imagined. Her daughters, granddaughters used embryo transfer to develop as many and now great granddaughters will continue calves from these three as possible, they to play a major role in breed progress all flushed well and every A.I. stud in the throughout the world. country has had their sons. Since then we Stiles: When selling females, whether it have continued breeding from these three be heifers or cows, our priority is always to cows. Sunset Canyon MBSB Anthem-ET, have a pleased buyer. This goes for private a granddaughter of “Blue,” is the dam of sales and public auctions alike as there is Sunset Canyon Anthems Allstar-ET, a very no better advertisement for our farm than to successful bull in A.I. today. have a satisfied customer. Our best advice Stiles: The A.I. people generally know is to sell the kind that you want to keep before we do when we have a potential bull and work with … if an animal has been a mother. Genomic testing, whether problem for you, she will probably good or bad, is also playing be a problem for the new owner. a large part in the decisions “If you look at marketing as an expense, you should not do surrounding A.I. interest in our it. You will not ever believe it returns on the investment. But, What marketing benefits do bulls. Regardless, we still like to if you look at a marketing program as a means to achieve an public sales provide for your keep and use bulls from strong objective, then you can be successful.” operation? River Valley Farm Covington: When selecting cow families that excel in the udder traits and have sound feet cattle to sell, we try to sell good, and legs. We sell several of these privately in growth mode. We are getting to a point sound cows that will sell well and please to breeders each year through Jersey that more aggressively marketing females their new owners. We have had many Journal ads, our website and word-ofmay be a possibility either privately or repeat customers and new customers that mouth. publically and are considering the best have bought our cattle because of good avenue to do that the most simple and reports from our previous customers. On the female side, how have you been profitable way. When that time comes, it The satisfaction of our customers is very able to better market your heifers, both will start with a well thought out plan. important to us. privately and at public auction? What Silva: Tenn Haug E Maid was certainly Kokoski: The reproductive efficiency of tips do you have for new consignors, our greatest investment. Ironically she the Jersey cow has allowed us extra heifers etc.? came here as a five-year-old cow that was to sell, helping build the name of Mapleline Covington: We use our digital camera unknown to the world. Just two months after genetics through satisfied customers. to take udder pictures of cows that we are we purchased her, a son of hers topped The Sauder: We love public sales. It is the planning to sell, as well as others, and have All American Sale in Louisville, bringing only way you can determine fair market found that to be a useful marketing tool. national attention to “Maid.” Components value when buying. In addition, we enjoy (continued to page 24) Potential buyers like to know what a cow and health traits were all the rage and she (continued from page 21)

Sun Valley Farm 10350 Meda Loop Road Cloverdale, Oregon 97112 Bearl, Joanne, and Jeff Seals 503/392-5870 Tom and Jennie Seals • 503/392-4224 Email: tjseals@oregoncoast.com

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Kevin and Annette Thomas 2065 McCormick Loop, Tillamook, OR 97141 Phone 503/842-2658 Fax 503/842-5747 Email silvermist@oregoncoast.com

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seeing old friends and meeting new ones and word-of-mouth marketing is one of the best forms of marketing there is. Sales are one of the really fun parts of our industry. Some people do not like consigning their best to a sale—we think over the past few years we have helped prove to people that buyers are willing to invest when people do so and we encourage people in selling mode to use public auctions—they are the heartbeat of the cattle marketing industry. Silva: Public sales are very important, both for sellers and buyers. For us, the purchase of Pearlmont Impuls Daffy in Louisville just might prove to be the most important public purchase we have ever made. Everyone remembers us buying her and now want to watch her success. A $9,000 investment in 2008 turned into a sale of a $19,000 heifer and a $100,000 bull exactly 48 months later. The next time a “franchise” cow like her walks on the stage, people will surely take notice. Stiles: Public sales offer the opportunity to keep the Waverly name out there for people to see. Hopefully, the result will be a satisfied buyer and a potential repeat customer. What tools and medias have been the

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most successful (i.e.: websites, Jersey Journal, local newspapers, social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr)? Covington: Our marketing plan has come together from talking to other breeders, working with Jersey Marketing Service and just finding what works for us. We have our own website, and I think it is helpful. Advertising in the Jersey Journal and Iowa Jersey Today are also helpful because they keep other breeders aware of our breeding and marketing programs. However, word-of-mouth from satisfied customers is always the best kind of promotion. Kokoski: We have a website that is mainly used for home delivery options. The site seems to work best in this part of our business for customers to change or add to standing orders while always having the opportunity to learn more about our business. We promote our cow business through our contract ad in the Jersey Journal. Sauder: The base of any successful, long-term, integrated marketing campaign must include print media. It is the most cost effective way to get the largest number of people to see your message. Especially when marketing to other producers or business owners. If you are talking about

marketing dairy products to consumers—it is an entirely different ballgame—that comes down to targeting your audience and then knowing how to reach them. Facebook has been a really fun marketing vehicle for us as we are closing in on 800 followers. In the future we will look at ways we can bring more people to the dairy through video or more interactive ways at shows. But that is still an idea, we do not have any solid plans for that yet. Silva: Our first advertisement was with the Jersey Journal. Last year we did our own 20 page brochure which highlighted our cows, operation and family. This has been a very effective piece for us to distribute and use to promote our name and business. Our personal relationships with people have and will continue to be our most important mode of communication. Stiles: Our ads in the Jersey Journal have proven to be most beneficial, especially in private sales, but as well as public sale consignments. More recently, our website has attracted quite a bit of business locally, nationally, and internationally. A number of people have bought family cows, 4-H animals, embryos, semen from home bred bulls, interest generated by our website. What recommendations would you (continued to page 27)

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Designated Abnormality Carriers The complete list of male carriers of genetic abnormalities designated by the AJCA Board of Directors is as follows:

Limber Legs (LL)

Adonis Salute (LL) 610058 Babes Etta Master (LL) 617820 Commando Milady Supreme (LL) 594664 Fair Weather Juggler-P (LL) 608927 Headspring Gallant (LL) 604086 Marlu Fadas Brother (LL) 612744 Marlu Fashion Leader (LL) 567370 Marlu Milad (LL) 589069 Marlu Milady Fashion Prince (LL) 571911 Masters Casanova (LL) 615872 Milkboy Happy Hill Abe (LL) 613165 Milestone Pinn Casanova (LL) 606095 Model Quicksilver (LL) 620479 Mollybrook Supreme Command (LL) 617023 Richards Farm Guide (LL) 611166 Richards Farm Mandate (LL) 606915 Richards Farm Viking (LL) 613945 Rose Star Commando (LL) 609727 Superb Adonis (LL) 600211 Willrich Mercury (LL) 614850

Rectovaginal Constriction (RVC) Barbaras Sleeper (RVC) 602732 Camelot Silver Dollar (RVC) 628700 Cherry Noble Bruce (RVC) 611244 Ferndale Magician (RVC) 628623 Fredestel Secret Success (RVC) 626412 Generators Dairyman (RVC) 617178 Headspring Prime Rate (RVC) 637998 Headspring Silver Sequel (RVC) 629952 Headspring Trojan (RVC) 619561

KS Baxter Cavatini Son (RVC) 639795 KS Baxter Man (RVC) 635270 KS Baxter Mans Noble Bruce (RVC) 639248 KS Baxters Supreme Man (RVC) 639727 Masterpiece (RVC) 628519 Mayfield Noble Generator (RVC) 633755 Mayfield Volunteer Bruce (RVC) 630261 Mayfields Honor-ET (RVC) 645965 Mills Blonde Soldier (RVC) 632247 Mills Fashion Leader (RVC) 611444 Mills Royal (RVC) 614749 Milk King (RVC) 615385 Pixys Baronet Joe (RVC) 614660 Pixys Eagle Magic (RVC) 608877 Pixys Kelly (RVC) 595265 Pixys Kelly Baxter (RVC) 618587 Pixys Keystone (RVC) 603289 Riglers Cash Flow (RVC) 620664 Sargent Plus (RVC) 627500 Saypoe Tris Banner (RVC) 613308 Smoke-ET (RVC) 641184 Summetz Morgan Napoleon (RVC) 615506 Sunny Time Deposit Ned (RVC) 622034 The Trademark (RVC) 585350 Tristram Crown Prince (RVC) 597904 Tristram Nevada (RVC) 580714 Tristram Preacher (RVC) 609322 Victory Time Deposit (RVC) 604909 Victorys Correctall (RVC) 619847 Victorys Pow Wow (RVC) 624198

Breeders are urged to promptly report any abnormal animals born on their farm to the American Jersey Cattle Association.

Pat Mar Jerseys Patrick A. Martin

5497 S. Blythe Rd. Fresno, CA 93706 Phone: 559/233-5647 psmartin89@aol.com

Richard Clauss and Family 21672 Bloss Ave. Hilmar, CA 95324 209/632-3333 claussjerz@yahoo.com

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have for a farm looking to develop a marketing plan to increase recognition among the dairy industry? Covington: My advice to someone who wants to get into marketing cattle is to market quality cattle that you can be confident will please your customers. Advertising is a good way to get your name out there, but satisfied customers are the best advertising you can get. Kokoski: Marketing of our Jersey products has helped to promote dairy products from our farm. The area we live in is very aware of “buying local” protecting open spaces, BST free milk and recycling with our glass bottles. Sauder: Before you start, know what success will look like for your business Everyone’s situation and needs are dofferent. Marketing campaigns that are not successful usually are not because in the beginning success was not clearly defined. Start every campaign and project by at least asking yourself: this will be successful if, and then fill in the blank for yourself. Next, do not do it half way—you will never be satisfied. Also, do not be afraid to do things your own way, try unique and different approaches and most of all ask for help from others along the way. Silva: Advertising alone will not get people to your farm. I would recommend setting up a plan of what you would like to market. Go out and find a top notch animal, from within your own herd, or from a purchase, that will command attention. Have your animals ready for visitors at all times and have a price on animals for potential buyers. If you need help pricing animals ask for the help of experienced people. Remember, you as a breeder can make more good ones—that is what you are in business to do! Stiles: Any type of farm can have a marketing plan. There is a buyer somewhere for everything. Be honest! Do not try to sell what you cannot deliver, otherwise, you will be one and done. No matter what the product, it can always be said that customer service is the best marketing tool in any producer’s repertoire. But, dairy producers no longer need to rely on just word-of-mouth; they can now take build a proactive plan to determine how their animals, products or livestock welfare practices are viewed. Building your brand is an ongoing process that can deliver substantial interest and loyalty in your farm and products. With so many resources available the possibilities for promotion are seemingly endless and even overwhelming. However, starting with march 2011

a carefully crafted plan that determines the value of each different form of media, you

can determine which one will benefit your operation the most, and let the fun begin.

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Calendar

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ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, Columbus, Ohio. M A R . 1 2 — JE R SEY B I D. C O M SE M I N A R , Concourse Hotel and Conference Center, Columbus, Ohio; 4:00 p.m. MAR. 13—ALL AMERICAN PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETINGS, Columbus, Ohio. MAR. 12—IOWA JERSEY CATTLE CLUB ANNUAL MEETING, Veranda Room, Best Western, Clear Lake, Iowa; 11:30 a.m. MAR. 14-16—ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ADSA MIDWESTERN SECTION AND THE ADSA MIDWEST BRANCH, Des Moines, Iowa. For more information visit http://www.adsa.org/meetingsfuture.asp. MAR. 15-17—WSU 25TH ADVANCED CHEESE MAKING SHORT COURSE, Pullman, Wash. For more information visit http://wsu.edu/creamery/ upcoming.htm. MAR. 16-17—PDPW ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE, Alliant Energy Center Madison, Wis.; for more information call 1-800/947-7379. MAR. 18-19—WISCONSIN AG WOMEN’S SUMMIT, Wisconsin Dells, Wis. MAR. 19—MARYLAND JERSEY CATTLE CLUB BANQUET, Frederick 4-H Camp Center, Jefferson, Md.; 10:30 a.m. APR. 1-2—PENNSYLVANIA JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING, Holiday Inn Downtown, Williamsport; for more information contact Aggie Norman 570/324-5631 or drnorman@ chilitech.net A P R . 5 - 6 — DA I RY C A L F A N D H E I F E R ASSOCIATION MEETING, Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, Wis.; for more information visit http:// www.calfandheifer.org/?page=Conference2011Info. APR. 5-6—ANNUAL DAIRY CALF AND HEIFER CONFERENCE, Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, Wis.; for more information visit http://www. calfandheifer.org/?page=Conference2011Info. APR. 11-14—ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ANIMAL AGRICULTURE, San Antonio, Texas. For more information visit http://www.animalagriculture.org. APR. 29—NEW ENGLAND JERSEY BREEDERS ANNUAL MEETING AND BANQUET, Middlebury

Inn, Middlebury, Vt.; 6:00 p.m. social hour followed by banquet at 7:00 p.m. MAY 9-11—21ST ADSA DISCOVER CONFERENCE ON IMPROVING REPRODUCTIVE EFFICIENCYOF LACTATING DAIRY CATTLE, Eaglewood Resort and Spa, Itasca, Ill.; for more information visit http:// www.adsa.org/discover/21stDiscover_2011htm. JUNE 22-26—ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC., Wisconsin Dells, Wis. J U LY 6 - 8 — M I SS O U R I DA I RY G R A Z I N G CONFERENCE, Joplin, Missouri. For more information visit http://agebb.missouri.edu/dairy/ grazing/conference/index.htm. JULY 17-22—JERSEY YOUTH ACADEMY, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. JULY 23—MARYLAND JERSEY FIELD DAY, Frederick Fairgrounds, Frederick. SEPT. 22-24—3RD INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON MASTITIS AND MILK QUALITY, St. Louis, Mo. For more information visit http://www.nmconline.org.

Shows

MAR. 16—KANSAS SPRING SHOW, heifer classes; Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, Kan.; for more info contact Robert Yeoman, 405/880-2209. MAR. 17—KANSAS SPRING SHOW, cow classes; Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, Kan.; 1:00 p.m.; for more info contact Robert Yeoman, 405/880-2209. MAR. 25—MICHIGAN SPRING JERSEY SHOW, Michigan Livestock Pavilion, E. Lansing, Mich.; 6:00 p.m.; Brian Garrison, Tiffin, Ohio, judge. APR. 1—OHIO SPRING DAIRY EXPO JERSEY SHOW, Cooper Stadium, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, Ohio;10:00 a.m.; Larry Schirm, judge. APR. 7—SOUTHERN SPRING NATIONAL JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Stillwater, Oklahoma; Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio, judge. For further information and entry forms please contact David Jones at david.a.jones@okstate.edu or 405/8805194. APR. 7—SOUTHERN SPRING NATIONAL OPEN JERSEY SHOW, Stillwater, Oklahoma; Denny Patrick, Woodbine, Md., judge. For further information and entry forms please contact David Jones at david.a.jones@okstate.edu or 405/8805194.

APR. 8—KENTUCKY NATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 12:00 p.m. APR. 9—KENTUCKY KOW-A-RAMA JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 9:30 a.m. APR. 13—NEW YORK SPRING CAROUSEL JERSEY SHOW, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, N.Y.; 8:00 a.m. APR. 30—WISCONSIN SPRING SHOW, Vernon County Fairgrounds, Viroqua, Wis. JULY 22—MICHIGAN DAIRY DAYS JERSEY SHOW, heifers and dry cows; Michigan State Livestock Pavilion, E. Lansing, Mich.; Bryan Marcoot, Greenville, Ill., judge. JULY 23—MICHIGAN DAIRY DAYS JERSEY SHOW, cows, Michigan State Livestock Pavilion, E. Lansing, Mich.; Bryan Marcoot, Greenville, Ill., judge. AUG. 3— MAINE STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Bangor, Maine; 1:00 p.m. AUG. 4-5—MAINE STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, Bangor, Maine; 1:00 p.m. OCT. 4—CENTRAL NATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, heifers; Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.; 1:00 p.m.; Hank Van Exel, Lodi, Calif., judge; Nathan Thomas, Cable, Ohio, associate judge. OCT. 5—CENTRAL NATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, cows and group classes; Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.; 7:30 a.m.; Hank Van Exel, Lodi, Calif., judge; Nathan Thomas, Cable, Ohio, associate judge. NOV. 5—THE ALL AMERICAN JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:00 a.m. NOV. 6—NATIONAL JERSEY JUG FUTURITY, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 1:00 p.m. NOV. 7—THE ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 7:30 a.m.

Scotch View Farms

Seacord Farm

283 Blenheim Hill Road, Stamford, NY 12167 Ph. 607/652-7181 Email wilsongn@dishmail.net

Richard Seacord • 518/321-6973 Brian Seacord • 518/222-9351 Email • jewelsea@aol.com 32 Old Cambridge Rd., Greenwich, NY 12834

50 Milking Jerseys

George and Nadine Wilson • David Wilson Henry Aldrich, Herdsman

2010 AJCA Lactation Average on 66 cows:

Oomsdale Farm, Inc. Michael, Judy, Elena, Haley, Zachary and Danielle Ooms 43 Sutherland Rd., Valatie, NY 12184-9664 518/784-3515 (Home) 518/755-7645 (Cell) Email: oomsey@aol.com

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23,039M, 1,097F, 802P We are excited to rank nationally 6th for milk! Also we are 2nd for milk, 4th for fat and 5th for protein among our herd size of 40-79 lactations. Merle, Margaret, Tim, Mike, Nathan & Ryan Lawton 431 Bridge St., Newark Valley, NY 13811 607/642-8169 Farm 607/341-1172 Tim mmlawton@stny.rr.com

awtons

jersey farm JERSEY JOURNAL

Top Ten Herds By Protein Owner Records Protein Milk Fat 1. Randy and Jana Kortus Lynden, Wash. 22 1,083 30,668 1,447 2. Jill Maxham South Hero, Vt. 38 931 24,364 1,288 3. D & D Jerseys Newton, Wis. 46 897 25,502 1,175 4. Martin Dairy LLC Tillamook, Ore. 825 875 23,647 1,179 5. John and Edwin Maxwell Donahue, Iowa 59 859 22,880 1,155 6. Allen Kracht Newton, Wis. 642 854 22,892 1,101 7. Regan F. Miller and Family Big Prairie, Ohio 99 846 22,819 1,110 8. Gerald Laufenberg Mount Horeb, Wis. 17 845 23,416 1,227 9. Christopher Kemper Dane, Wis. 56 822 22,637 984 10. Domino Farms Accord, N.Y. 113 822 22,549 1,051

Top Ten Herds By Milk

Top Ten Herds By Fat

Owner Records Milk Protein Fat 1. Randy and Jana Kortus Lynden, Wash. 22 30,668 1,083 1,447 2. D & D Jerseys Newton, Wis. 46 25,502 897 1,175 3. Jill Maxham South Hero, Vt. 38 24,364 931 1,288 4. Martin Dairy LLC Tillamook, Ore. 825 23,647 875 1,179 5. Gerald Laufenberg Mount Horeb, Wis. 17 23,416 845 1,227 6. Merle Lawton Newark Valley, N.Y. 66 23,039 802 1,097 7. Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Miss. 30 22,912 814 1,049 8. Allen Kracht Newton, Wis. 642 22,892 854 1,101 9. John and Edwin Maxwell Donahue, Iowa 59 22,880 859 1,155 10. Regan F. Miller and Family Big Prairie, Ohio 99 22,819 846 1,110

Owner Records Fat Milk Protein 1. Randy and Jana Kortus Lynden, Wash. 22 1,447 30,668 1,083 2. Jill Maxham South Hero, Vt. 38 1,288 24,364 931 3. Gerald Laufenberg Mount Horeb, Wis. 17 1,227 23,416 845 4. Proctors Bel-Air Farm Great Barrington, Mass. 30 1,190 20,262 722 5. Richardson Family Farm Woodstock, Vt. 50 1,183 20,538 785 6. Martin Dairy LLC Tillamook, Ore. 825 1,179 23,647 875 7. D & D Jerseys Newton, Wis. 46 1,175 25,502 897 8. John and Edwin Maxwell Donahue, Iowa 59 1,155 22,880 859 9. Caleb Pepper Smith Danby, Vt. 32 1,148 19,936 700 10. Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc. Hilmar, Calif. 1,774 1,147 21,264 759

Jersey Production Reaches All-Time High

he Jersey breed continued its upward trend for production in 2010 with new record highs for all measures of standardized production and lactations included in breed average. It is the fifth consecutive year the breed has raised the bar for production and the 10th straight time it has increased lactation numbers in the average. In a year where Jersey sustainability came to the forefront, it is clear more dairy producers are choosing Jerseys because they fit the bill for a better bottom line and a better environment. 750 or More Records By Protein

1. Martin Dairy LLC Tillamook, Ore. 825 875 23,647 1,179 2. James Ahlem Hilmar, Calif. 2,256 793 22,514 1,034 3. Ahlem Farms Partnership Hilmar, Calif. 3,176 786 21,796 1,036 4. Charles Ahlem Hilmar, Calif. 2,864 768 21,399 1,020 5. Nyman Bros. Hilmar, Calif. 1,035 761 20,885 967 6. Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc. Hilmar, Calif. 1,774 759 21,264 1,147 7. Ahlem Foothill Farms Denair, Calif. 1,493 746 20,329 1,002 8. Red Top Jerseys Hilmar, Calif. 1,556 721 20,304 1,046 9. Nico deBoer Chandler, Texas 1,265 714 19,810 888 10. David L . Hogan Tillamook, Ore. 1,437 697 18,720 936

300 - 749 Records By Protein

1. Allen Kracht Newton, Wis. 642 854 22,892 1,101 2. Green Valley Dairy Kerman, Calif. 366 770 20,992 980 3. Barlass Jerseys LLC Janesville, Wis. 307 760 21,366 998 4. Wickstrom Bros. Hilmar, Calif. 378 755 21,374 975 Jade Dairy Hilmar, Calif. 487 755 21,164 992 6. Greg and David Chamberlain Wyoming, N.Y. 556 737 21,211 1,028 7. Paul Dias Hilmar, Calif. 313 731 20,433 938 8. Huffard Dairy Farms Crockett, Va. 375 726 20,740 937 9. Lyon Jerseys Toledo, Iowa 332 723 20,521 1,006 10. Norse Star Jerseys Westby, Wis. 440 717 18,465 980

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Average Jersey production for 2010 now stands at 18,567 lbs. milk, 876 lbs. fat and 671 lbs. protein. On a Cheddar cheese equivalent basis, average yield is 2,270 lbs. The marks represent increases of 69 lbs. milk, 17 lbs. fat, 5 lbs. protein and 22 lbs. cheese yield over those reported for 2009. Over the past 15 years, standardized production has risen 2,524 lbs. milk, 139 lbs. fat and 80 lbs. protein. A record 88,727 lactations were included in the breed average for 2010â&#x20AC;&#x201D;816 more than had been included in 2009. Over the 750 or More Records By Milk

1. Martin Dairy LLC Tillamook, Ore. 825 23,647 875 1,179 2. James Ahlem Hilmar, Calif. 2,256 22,514 793 1,034 3. Ahlem Farms Partnership Hilmar, Calif. 3,176 21,796 786 1,036 4. Charles Ahlem Hilmar, Calif. 2,864 21,399 768 1,020 5. Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc. Hilmar, Calif. 1,774 21,264 759 1,147 6. Nyman Bros. Hilmar, Calif. 1,035 20,885 761 967 7. Ahlem Foothill Farms Denair, Calif. 1,493 20,329 746 1,002 8. Red Top Jerseys Hilmar, Calif. 1,556 20,304 721 1,046 9. Nico deBoer Chandler, Texas 1,265 19,810 714 888 10. Brentwood Farms Orland, Calif. 1,287 19,240 689 914

300 - 749 More Records By Milk

1. Allen Kracht Newton, Wis. 642 22,892 854 1,101 2. Wickstrom Bros. Hilmar, Calif. 378 21,374 755 975 3. Barlass Jerseys LLC Janesville, Wis. 307 21,366 760 998 4. Greg and David Chamberlain Wyoming, N.Y. 556 21,211 737 1,028 5. Jade Dairy Hilmar, Calif. 487 21,164 755 992 6. Green Valley Dairy Kerman, Calif. 366 20,992 770 980 7. Huffard Dairy Farms Crockett, Va. 375 20,740 726 937 8. Lyon Jerseys Toledo, Iowa 332 20,521 723 1,006 9. Paul Dias Hilmar, Calif. 313 20,433 731 938 10. Dutch Hollow Farm Schodack Landing, N.Y. 484 20,299 715 1,009

past 10 years, lactation numbers have increased 55%. The increase is in keeping with the breed growth that occurred over the past decade. This year, a record number of cows (132,246) were enrolled on performance programs offered by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and a record number of herds (888) were enrolled on REAP, the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s core performance program. The breed has registered more than 90,000 animals for three straight years (continued to page 32)

750 or More Records By Fat

1. Martin Dairy LLC Tillamook, Ore. 825 1,179 23,647 2. Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc. Hilmar, Calif. 1,774 1,147 21,264 3. Red Top Jerseys Hilmar, Calif. 1,556 1,046 20,304 4. Ahlem Farms Partnership Hilmar, Calif. 3,176 1,036 21,796 5. James Ahlem Hilmar, Calif. 2,256 1,034 22,514 6. Charles Ahlem Hilmar, Calif. 2,864 1,020 21,399 7. Ahlem Foothill Farms Denair, Calif. 1,493 1,002 20,329 8. Kutz Dairy LLC Jefferson, Wis. 1,095 990 18,842 9. Nyman Bros. Hilmar, Calif. 1,035 967 20,885 10. David L . Hogan Tillamook, Ore. 1,437 936 18,720

875 759 721 786 793 768 746 682 761 697

300 - 749 More Records By Fat

1. Allen Kracht Newton, Wis. 642 1,101 22,892 854 2. Greg and David Chamberlain Wyoming, N.Y. 556 1,028 21,211 737 3. Dutch Hollow Farm Schodack Landing, N.Y. 484 1,009 20,299 715 4. Lyon Jerseys Toledo, Iowa 332 1,006 20,521 723 5. Barlass Jerseys LLC Janesville, Wis. 307 998 21,366 760 6. Jade Dairy Hilmar, Calif. 487 992 21,164 755 7. Green Valley Dairy Kerman, Calif. 366 980 20,992 770 Norse Star Jerseys Westby, Wis. 440 980 18,465 717 9. Wickstrom Bros. Hilmar, Calif. 378 975 21,374 755 10. Multi Rose Jerseys Inc. Rock Rapids, Iowa 464 950 19,018 711

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150 - 299 Records By Protein

1. Bohnert Jerseys East Moline, Ill. 262 819 21,404 1,081 2. James L. Meyer and Family Roca, Neb. 196 793 21,654 987 3. Heartland Jerseys Seneca, Kan. 292 785 20,747 1,002 4. Alan Kozak Millersburg, Ohio 299 752 20,286 964 5. Eric Leonard Silva Beaver, Ore. 165 748 20,095 965 6. Spruce Row Farm Meadville, Pa. 159 746 20,633 855 7. Rick and Cindy Jensen Nehalem, Ore. 235 736 20,213 938 8. Summit Farm Inc. Lester, Iowa 230 734 21,087 965 9. Highland Farms Cornish, Maine 221 722 20,905 1,033 10. Dennis T. Leamon Statesville, N.C. 160 717 21,491 918

80 - 149 Records By Protein

1. Regan F. Miller and Family Big Prairie, Ohio 99 846 22,819 1,110 2. Domino Farms Accord, N.Y. 113 822 22,549 1,051 3. Brian L. Martin Kutztown, Pa. 83 809 22,169 1,049 4. Amy Jo and Ben Vos Maribel, Wis. 92 786 22,434 1,097 5. Cal Poly Corporation San Luis Obispo , Calif. 97 781 22,442 1,041 6. Shenandoah Jerseys Boonsboro, Md. 110 761 20,842 939 7. Ryan D. Clark Tyrone, Pa. 93 746 20,476 977 8. David and Beth Ertl Edison, Ohio 134 745 20,512 1,027 9. Steve Lake and Leana Wolf Deer Park, Wash. 136 739 20,219 972 10. Cooperrider and Sons Croton, Ohio 121 737 20,124 1,008

40 - 79 Records By Protein

1. D & D Jerseys Newton, Wis. 46 897 25,502 1,175 2. John and Edwin Maxwell Donahue, Iowa 59 859 22,880 1,155 3. Christopher Kemper Dane, Wis. 56 822 22,637 984 4. Sunny Slope Farm Coatesville, Ind. 43 815 22,760 1,050 5. Merle Lawton Newark Valley, N.Y. 66 802 23,039 1,097 6. David Allen Reedsburg, Wis. 70 790 21,975 1,043 7. Richardson Family Farm Woodstock, Vt. 50 785 20,538 1,183 8. Peter and Amy Louise Gieseke Saint James, Minn. 64 775 22,025 1,000 9. Herby and Amanda Lutz Chester, S.C. 59 756 21,500 931 10. O Do Acres Farm Utica, Ohio 71 749 21,127 947

10 - 39 Records By Protein

1. Randy and Jana Kortus Lynden, Wash. 22 1,083 30,668 1,447 2. Jill Maxham South Hero, Vt. 38 931 24,364 1,288 3. Gerald Laufenberg Mount Horeb, Wis. 17 845 23,416 1,227 4. Isidro Alves Fallon, Nev. 11 815 21,258 1,005 5. Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Miss. 30 814 22,912 1,049 6. Bob and Darlene Winter Chetek, Wis. 808 21,813 980 7. Steven and Amanda Killian Blair, Wis. 34 807 20,598 1,021 8. Windridge Jersey Farm Danville, Ind. 24 801 22,306 1,059 9. Don Mielke Menasha, Wis. 12 799 21,852 1,127 10. Dale E. Hindman Brockway, Pa. 16 791 21,983 1,040

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150 - 299 Records By Milk

1. James L. Meyer and Family Roca, Neb. 196 21,654 793 987 2. Dennis T. Leamon Statesville, N.C. 160 21,491 717 918 3. Bohnert Jerseys East Moline, Ill. 262 21,404 819 1,081 4. Summit Farm Inc. Lester, Iowa 230 21,087 734 965 5. Highland Farms Cornish, Maine 221 20,905 722 1,033 6. Heartland Jerseys Seneca, Kan. 292 20,747 785 1,002 7. Spruce Row Farm Meadville, Pa. 159 20,633 746 855 8. Alan Kozak Millersburg, Ohio 299 20,286 752 964 9. Rick and Cindy Jensen Nehalem, Ore. 235 20,213 736 938 10. Eric Leonard Silva Beaver, Ore. 165 20,095 748 965

80 - 149 Records By Milk

1. Regan F. Miller and Family Big Prairie, Ohio 99 22,819 846 1,110 2. Domino Farms Accord, N.Y. 113 22,549 822 1,051 3. Cal Poly Corporation San Luis Obispo, Calif. 97 22,442 781 1,041 4. Amy Jo and Ben Vos Maribel, Wis. 92 22,434 786 1,097 5. Brian L. Martin Kutztown, Pa. 83 22,169 809 1,049 6. Shenandoah Jerseys Boonsboro, Md. 110 20,842 761 939 7. Joe Kirchdoerfer Cape Girardeau, Mo. 102 20,779 700 839 8. Cantendo Acres-Grazeland Jerseys Wooster, Ohio 89 20,657 714 937 9. Spring Creek Farms Hixton, Wis. 81 20,580 696 925 10. Gaby Jersey Farm Greeneville, Tenn. 142 20,544 720 992

40 - 79 Records By Milk

1. D & D Jerseys Newton, Wis. 46 25,502 897 1,175 2. Merle Lawton Newark Valley, N.Y. 66 23,039 802 1,097 3. John and Edwin Maxwell Donahue, Iowa 59 22,880 859 1,155 4. Sunny Slope Farm Coatesville, Ind. 43 22,760 815 1,050 5. Christopher Kemper Dane, Wis. 56 22,637 822 984 6. Peter and Amy Louise Gieseke Saint James, Minn. 64 22,025 775 1,000 7. David Allen Reedsburg, Wis. 70 21,975 790 1,043 8. Herby and Amanda Lutz Chester, S.C. 59 21,500 756 931 9. Philip H. Myers Louisville, Ohio 63 21,257 735 990 10. O Do Acres Farm Utica, Ohio 71 21,127 749 947

10 - 39 Records By Milk

1. Randy and Jana Kortus Lynden, Wash. 22 30,668 1,083 1,447 2. Jill Maxham South Hero, Vt. 38 24,364 931 1,288 3. Gerald Laufenberg Mount Horeb, Wis. 17 23,416 845 1,227 4. Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Miss. 30 22,912 814 1,049 5. Windridge Jersey Farm Danville, Ind. 24 22,306 801 1,059 6. Marcks Barb & Kevin Seymour Wi 17 22,031 756 1,008 7. Dale E. Hindman Brockway, Pa. 16 21,983 791 1,040 8. Hockett, Keith S Randleman Nc 25 21,925 706 842 9. Don Mielke Menasha, Wis. 12 21,852 799 1,127 10. Bob and Darlene Winter Chetek, Wis. 34 21,813 808 980

150 - 299 Records By Fat

1. Bohnert Jerseys East Moline, Ill. 262 1,081 21,404 819 2. Highland Farms Cornish, Maine 221 1,033 20,905 722 3. Leonard Wagner and Family Litchfield , Minn. 251 1,014 19,960 703 4. Heartland Jerseys Seneca, Kan. 292 1,002 20,747 785 5. James L. Meyer and Family Roca, Neb. 196 987 21,654 793 6. Grand Central Jerseys LLC Bristow, Iowa 167 972 20,008 713 7. Eric Leonard Silva Beaver, Ore. 165 965 20,095 748 Summit Farm Inc. Lester, Iowa 230 965 21,087 734 9. Alan Kozak Millersburg, Ohio 299 964 20,286 752 10. Cold Run Jerseys LLC Salem, Ohio 153 956 19,524 692

80 - 149 Records By Fat

1. Regan F. Miller and Family Big Prairie, Ohio 99 1,110 22,819 846 2. Amy Jo and Ben Vos Maribel, Wis. 92 1,097 22,434 786 3. Domino Farms Accord, N.Y. 113 1,051 22,549 822 4. Brian L. Martin Kutztown, Pa. 83 1,049 22,169 809 Lucky Hill Farm Danville, Vt. 129 1,049 19,469 708 6. Cal Poly Corporation San Luis Obispo, Calif. 97 1,041 22,442 781 7. Kip Keller /Robin Denniston-Keller Byron, N.Y. 86 1,034 19,924 732 8. David and Beth Ertl Edison, Ohio 134 1,027 20,512 745 9. Breview Jerseys Wayland, Mich. 108 1,011 18,070 673 10. Cooperrider and Sons Croton, Ohio 121 1,008 20,124 737

40 - 79 Records By Fat

1. Richardson Family Farm Woodstock Vt 50 1,183 20,538 2. D & D Jerseys Newton, Wis. 46 1,175 25,502 3. John and Edwin Maxwell Donahue, Iowa 59 1,155 22,880 4. Merle Lawton Newark Valley, N.Y. 66 1,097 23,039 5. Ron and Nicolle Wussow Cecil, Wis. 61 1,064 20,378 6. Sunny Slope Farm Coatesville, Ind. 43 1,050 22,760 Jerome and Kathryn Hardy Belleville, Pa. 50 1,050 19,913 8. David Allen Reedsburg, Wis. 70 1,043 21,975 9. Lloyd Heinz Shawano, Wis. 60 1,036 20,732 10. Putt Dairy Farms Sugarcreek, Ohio 47 1,029 20,883

785 897 859 802 733 815 740 790 724 746

10 - 39 Records By Fat

1. Randy and Jana Kortus Lynden, Wash. 22 1,447 30,668 1,083 2. Jill Maxham South Hero, Vt. 38 1,288 24,364 931 3. Gerald Laufenberg Mount Horeb, Wis. 17 1,227 23,416 845 4. Proctors Bel-Air Farm Great Barrington, Mass. 30 1,190 20,262 722 5. Caleb Pepper Smith Danby, Vt. 32 1,148 19,936 700 6. Woodmohr Jerseys Bloomer, Wis. 37 1,144 20,062 769 7. Don Mielke Menasha, Wis. 12 1,127 21,852 799 8. Joseph H . Allen Panton, Vt. 12 1,074 19,233 711 9. Windridge Jersey Farm Danville, Ind. 24 1,059 22,306 801 10. Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Miss. 30 1,049 22,912 814

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State Pounds Herd City Records Protein Milk California Ahlem Farms Partnership Hilmar Ahlem Foothill Farms Denair Ahlem, Charles Hilmar Ahlem, James Hilmar Blount, Kevin and Ronda Turlock Blue Island Jerseys Hilmar Brentwood Farms Orland Cal Poly Corporation San Luis Obispo D & E Jerseys Hilmar Dias, Paul Hilmar Green Valley Dairy Kerman Jade Dairy Hilmar Live Oak Dairy Hilmar Live Oak Dairy Hilmar Nyman Bros. Hilmar Paulo Bros. Hanford Petersen Bros. Sebastopol Qms Dairy Turlock Red Top Jerseys Hilmar Sunwest Jersey Dairy Hilmar Tollenaar Jerseys Elk Grove Twin Star Dairy Turlock Van Exel, Hank and Carolyn Lodi Wickstrom Bros. Hilmar Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc. Hilmar Yosemite Jersey Dairy Hilmar

High Production Herds Fat

3,176 1,493 2,864 2,256 463 69 1,287 97 532 313 366 487 386 524 1,035 220 89 337 1,556 1,442 86 184 225 378 1,774 1,819

786 746 768 793 687 668 689 781 678 731 770 755 709 705 761 688 716 716 721 670 634 708 686 755 759 672

21,796 20,329 21,399 22,514 18,324 18,970 19,240 22,442 19,092 20,433 20,992 21,164 19,601 19,727 20,885 18,906 19,335 20,084 20,304 18,619 17,209 19,676 19,245 21,374 21,264 18,354

1,036 1,002 1,020 1,034 908 861 914 1,041 839 938 980 992 874 933 967 919 695 881 1,046 823 925 938 913 975 1,147 793

Connecticut Arethusa Farm

Litchfield

689

18,254

998

Delaware Richfield Farms Inc.

Greenwood

683

19,023

992

Georgia Berry College Mount Berry

633

17,797

895

Idaho Duggan, Marvin Frontier Dairy

27 17

752 683

19,471 18,772

856 826

Illinois Bohnert Jerseys East Moline Freeman, David E. Greenville Kahl, Todd Hampshire Schweigert, Dan Tremont

262 25 11 14

819 710 682 693

21,404 20,668 18,564 19,146

1,081 925 861 886

Indiana Horney Jerseys Inc. Sheridan Linnemeier, Ralph and Chris Larwill Snider Farms and Families New Paris Sunny Slope Farm Coatesville Windridge Jersey Farm Danville

64 17 152 43 24

699 714 685 815 801

18,686 19,395 18,685 22,760 22,306

956 982 924 1,050 1,059

Iowa Grand Central Jerseys LLC Bristow Knapp, Kevin G. Larchwood Lyon Jerseys Toledo Maxwell, John and Edwin Donahue Multi Rose Jerseys Inc. Rock Rapids NE Iowa Dairy Foundation Calmar Summit Farm Inc. Lester

167 51 332 59 464 10 230

713 673 723 859 711 648 734

20,008 19,202 20,521 22,880 19,018 18,567 21,087

972 928 1,006 1,155 950 881 965

Kansas Heartland Jerseys Ratliff, Christy

Seneca Garnett

292 37

785 719

20,747 19,466

1,002 898

Kentucky Core, Jeff and Alta Mae University of Kentucky/Dairy

Salvisa Lexington

48 21

691 650

19,200 18,242

909 880

Maine Highland Farms Cornish Silver Maple Farms Inc. Albion

221 54

722 745

20,905 20,421

1,033 995

Maryland Mason, P. Thomas Chestertown Osborn, James L. and Sharon L. Keymar Osborn, James L. and Sharon L. Keymar Savage, Ryan Michael Knoxville Shenandoah Jerseys Boonsboro St. Brigids Farm Kennedyville

90 32 42 15 110 52

639 741 741 719 761 745

17,503 19,719 19,761 20,783 20,842 19,867

884 977 982 1,000 939 936

722

20,262

1,190

108

673

18,070

1,011

775

22,025

1,000

Buhl Buhl

Massachusetts Proctors Bel-Air Farm

Great Barrington

Michigan Breview Jerseys

Wayland

Minnesota Gieseke, Peter and Amy Louise

Saint James

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and appraised more than 60,000 cows each of the past nine years. Contributions to Project Equity have surpassed the $640,000 mark the past two years and more and more Jersey producers across the country are marketing their delicious, nutritious product on their own using the Queen of Quality® label. The lactation average is calculated on a standardized 305-day, twice-daily, mature equivalent (m.e.) basis. Records included in the average have data collection ratings of 85 or more. Herds identified in the rankings have a minimum of 10 cows. Based on the statistics of the previous 10 years, the breed lactation average is projected to reach 18,958 lbs. milk, 905 lbs. fat and 690 lbs. protein by 2015. This production level is equivalent to 2,347 lbs. cheese yield per lactation or an average yield of 12.38 lbs. of cheese per hundredweight. The actual production of the national Registered Jersey herd increased as well for all measures over last year and now stands at 16,487 lbs. milk, 780 lbs. fat and 594 lbs. protein. Cheese yield is 2,013 lbs. The actual average is high in breed history for components—fat, protein and cheese yield—and ranks second for milk. Actual milk yield peaked at 16,540 lbs. in 2008. High Herd Averages Milk For the fifth straight year, the herd owned by Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden, Wash., leads all other herds in the nation for all measures of production. Mainstream Jerseys has an AJCA lactation average of 30,668 lbs. milk, 1,447 lbs. fat and 1,083 lbs. protein on 22 cows. The average cheese yield for the herd is 3,685 lbs. Mainstream Jerseys continues to dominate the rankings, with a lactation average that surpasses its closest competitor by more than 6,300 lbs. milk and 150 lbs. each fat and protein. The farm in northwest Washington is home to many of the country’s leading producers, including six cows that produced records in 2010 that rank among the top 305-day records for milk, fat, protein and cheese yield. Nine other members of the herd produced either a Hall of Fame record or an Honor Roll record during 2010. Several are maternal sisters or daughters of the breed’s reigning world milk, protein and cheese yield champion, Mainstream Barkly Jubilee, who grazed the pastures of the farm in recent years and superseded her dam, Mainstream Berretta Joy, as world milk champion in 2007. The top producer in the herd today, Mainstream Jace Shelly, Excellent-91%, led the JERSEY JOURNAL

nation in milk, fat, protein and cheese yield production in 2010 with 38,210 lbs. milk, 2,016 lbs. fat, 1,379 lbs. protein and 4,768 lbs. cheese in 305 days at 5-4. Her extended 365-day record of 44,590 lbs., 2,352 lbs. fat, 1,627 lbs. protein and 5,627 lbs. cheese yield ranks as the fifth high cheese yield record in breed history. The record ranks sixth in breed history for milk and protein and seventh for fat. Production is all in the family as “Shelly” is backed by five dams with records over 30,000 lbs. milk. Her dam, Mainstream Choice Shasta, Very Good-88%, ranks on the current National Class Leader list with a four-year-old record of 36,060 lbs. milk. “Shelly’s” maternal sister, Mainstream Legion Stacia, Excellent-92%, is one of the five other members of the herd to produce a top record in 2010. Her 305-day record of 32,340 lbs. milk, 1,786 lbs. fat, 1,154 lbs. protein and 3,990 lbs. cheese yield ranks eighth for milk, third for fat, seventh for protein and sixth for cheese yield. She went on to produce 38,330 lbs. milk, 2,111 lbs. fat, 1,386 lbs. protein and 4,793 lbs. cheese yield in 365 days at 4-5. The record ranks as the 19th high fat record in history. With tremendous gains in production, D & D Jerseys, Newton, Wis., moves up the charts from last year and now ranks second in the nation for milk, third for protein and cheese yield and seventh for fat. The 46cow herd has an AJCA lactation average of 25,502 lbs. milk, 1,175 lbs. fat and 897 lbs. protein and a cheese yield equivalent of 3,054 lbs. The husband and wife team of Dan Stock and Donna Phillips increased the production of their herd by 1,619 lbs. milk, 11 lbs. fat and 32 lbs. protein versus 2009. D & D Jerseys is also one of the country’s leading genetic herds. After the December 2010 genetic evaluations, the herd ranks 17th in the nation for Jersey Performance Index (JPI) with an average JPI of +58 on 52 cows. In recent years, the couple has focused on bringing genetically superior females to the farm south of Green Bay. In 2010, they purchased Gabys Nathan Astoria-ET and Gabys Navara Song (second and third high sellers of the Gabys Genetic Venture Sale) in partnership with Donna’s brother, Dennis, last August and then purchased Tollenaar Headline 6652C024-ET (third high-selling female at The All American Jersey Sale) with fellow Wisconsin Jersey breeder, Lloyd Heinz of Shawano, in November. “Astoria” calved in November with a heifer calf and gave 97 lbs., 84 lbs. and 91 lbs. milk on her first three tests. “Song” was raised to Excellent-90% in January and is projected to 21,881 lbs. milk, 1,119 lbs. fat (continued to page 34)

march 2011

State Pounds Herd City Records Protein Milk Lehnertz, Travis Peterson, Tom Ravenwood/ECC Vinkemeier Seven C Dairy Wagner, Leonard and Family Wear, Thomas J.

Plainview 31 Brooten 42 Peterson 15 Norwood Young America 11 Litchfield 251 Nicollet 60

Fat

608 733 713 748 703 745

17,379 20,328 19,424 21,716 19,960 20,958

885 935 955 979 1,014 966

Mississippi Mississippi State University Mississippi State

814

22,912

1,049

Missouri Kirchdoerfer, Joe Cape Girardeau

102

700

20,779

839

Nebraska Beckmann Dairy Center Meyer, James L. and Family Roca

56 196

723 793

19,933 21,654

893 987

815

21,258

1,005

11 228 41 47 66

669 691 699 658 678

19,002 18,770 18,874 18,826 18,711

870 947 986 834 864

12 21

639 665

17,229 18,515

991 955

New York Bennett, Peggy A. Albion Carlson, Cheryl A. Tully Carpenter, Katie and Josh Castile Chamberlain, Greg and David Wyoming Cook, William J. Aurora Denniston-Keller, Robin / Keller, Kip Byron Domino Farms Accord Dutch Hollow Farm Schodack Landing Everett, Timothy and Patricia Sharon Springs Glen Meadows Farm Fultonville Herrington, Kevin and Annetta Dansville Kemmeren, Dianne Bainbridge Lawton, Merle Newark Valley Murphy, Thomas F. and Catherine F. Earlville Seacord, Brian S. Greenwich Terry, Matthew M. Franklin True Farms Perry Tuttle, Scott O. Windham

13 47 28 556 17 86 113 484 23 77 14 10 66 25 66 23 12 52

753 693 611 737 661 732 822 715 707 705 743 698 802 772 680 716 686 680

19,889 18,234 16,725 21,211 17,804 19,924 22,549 20,299 19,432 19,628 20,005 20,478 23,039 20,748 18,291 18,970 18,981 19,377

984 844 915 1,028 899 1,034 1,051 1,009 820 879 862 873 1,097 951 893 1,005 903 946

North Carolina Deerview Jersey Farm Mocksville Hockett, Keith S. Randleman Leamon, Dennis T. Statesville Lutz, Kevin Eric Lincolnton Moore, Brian J. Mount Ulla Piedmont Jerseys Lincolnton Reese, Coy and Wanda Taylorsville

111 25 160 142 27 212 130

681 706 717 664 713 682 691

19,429 21,925 21,491 19,054 20,858 19,807 19,438

898 842 918 811 910 850 839

Ohio Albright, Allen E. and Family Willard Bar-Lee Jerseys Willard Bolen, Donald H. Family Fremont Cantendo Acres-Grazeland Jerseys Wooster Cold Run Jerseys LLC Salem Cooperrider & Sons Croton Ertl, David and Beth Edison Grammer, William P. Sebring Kozak, Alan Millersburg Margandale Farm Shreve Miller, Phil and Family Sugarcreek Miller, Regan F. and Family Big Prairie Myers, Philip H. Louisville Nature View Farms LLC Salem O Do Acres Farm Utica OSU Agric. Technical Institute Wooster Putt Dairy Farms Sugarcreek Shipley Jersey Farms Newark Spring Valley Farm Millersburg Yoder, John Loudonville

256 103 89 89 153 121 134 598 299 123 69 99 63 105 71 32 47 36 65 72

673 686 663 714 692 737 745 666 752 716 618 846 735 688 749 652 746 690 732 696

18,874 18,914 19,320 20,657 19,524 20,124 20,512 18,256 20,286 18,962 15,230 22,819 21,257 18,571 21,127 18,568 20,883 19,002 19,108 19,092

895 883 813 937 956 1,008 1,027 922 964 967 915 1,110 990 878 947 850 1,029 1,011 984 880

Nevada Alves, Isidro

Fallon

New Hampshire Chapin, Clifford A. Colebrook Crescent Farm Walpole Fisher, Randi and Scott Pittsfield Holmes, Steven B. and Jeffrey A. Langdon Mason, Scott and Heidi North Stratford New Jersey Johnson, S. Tucker Stonehedge Farm

Oregon Forest Glen Jerseys Gomes, Eddie Gypo Jersey Farms Hogan, David L.

Oldwick Newton

Dayton Tillamook Tillamook Tillamook

236 319 110 1,437

686 18,821 802 709 19,441 894 666 18,608 894 697 18,720 936 (continued to page 34)

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State Pounds Herd City Records Protein Milk

High Production Herds Fat

Jensen, Rick and Cindy Nehalem Martin Dairy LLC Tillamook Peterson, Eric and Roy Tillamook Rocha, Cris and Doris Tillamook Silva, Eric Leonard Beaver Sun Valley Farm Cloverdale Tohl, Patti Tillamook Wilsonview Dairy Tillamook Woodstock Dairy Beaver

235 825 226 81 165 362 39 230 141

736 875 702 708 748 660 720 687 704

20,213 23,647 18,837 19,318 20,095 18,065 19,662 18,998 18,753

938 1,179 869 905 965 901 1,023 878 860

Pennsylvania Alexander, Roger Liberty Bliss Haven Farms Hamburg Brewer Farms Bangor Brougher, Michael and Fannie Littlestown Chyle, Jack and Ella Pleasant Mount Clark, Ryan D. Tyrone Cole, Thomas W. and Phebe J. Columbia Xrds Cordell, Emma L. Chambersburg Eick, William Columbia X Rd Fischer, Stephen and Christine Fombell Gardner, Mark and Shannon Dayton Haldeman, David L. and Ann Louise Danville Hardy, Jerome and Kathryn Belleville Hindman, Dale E. Brockway Hixson, Jerry Scottdale Irishtown Acres Grove City Kenny Farm Enon Valley Mains, Daniel R. Newville Martin, Brian L. Kutztown Martin, Michael Fleetwood Meyers, Steven Craig Saint Thomas Normandell Farms Liberty Petersheim, Philip Meyersdale Reasner, Jeffrey and Michele Newburg Spruce Row Farm Meadville Vanderfeltz Jerseys Lawton Wolfe Bros Farm Wellsboro Wooden Bridge Farm Kutztown

26 24 12 132 69 93 21 10 59 39 204 13 50 16 60 398 129 483 83 68 19 79 33 22 159 64 14 25

622 687 723 715 655 746 638 667 663 664 674 716 740 791 626 665 564 711 809 687 725 635 673 655 746 697 701 640

17,663 19,108 19,452 19,844 18,578 20,476 17,328 18,576 18,659 18,805 18,749 20,153 19,913 21,983 17,452 18,168 16,392 19,075 22,169 18,932 19,729 16,909 19,512 18,133 20,633 19,781 19,521 17,726

1,005 897 928 877 838 977 929 901 850 852 889 925 1,050 1,040 935 901 890 932 1,049 880 972 910 934 987 855 918 893 887

702

19,417

866

41 127 59 108 11

697 700 756 686 642

19,695 20,139 21,500 19,673 19,221

923 919 931 845 782

657

18,789

855

76 142 90 21 78 139

600 720 594 686 668 601

17,426 20,544 17,504 18,542 19,078 17,080

969 992 939 877 831 950

1,265

714

19,810

888

12 78 36 16 15 62 129 38 94 32 50 32 11

711 693 673 675 711 679 708 931 707 666 785 700 664

19,233 19,161 17,728 17,614 19,081 18,222 19,469 24,364 19,070 18,603 20,538 19,936 18,579

1,074 974 902 1,002 864 936 1,049 1,288 952 936 1,183 1,148 803

Virginia Huffard Dairy Farms Crockett Slemp, Dan A. Jr. Sugar Grove Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Blacksburg

375 14 33

726 668 643

20,740 18,829 18,712

937 871 886

Washington Anderson Bruce H Or Liz Deebee Jersey Farm

74 469

721 665

20,055 17,905

926 884

Rhode Island Laprise, Edwin K.

Exeter

South Carolina Cypress Dairy / Dueck, Leon and Beth Olar Ettinger, Edwin R. and Cheryl F. Kinards Lutz, Herby and Amanda Chester Peeler, L. D. Starr Waggoner, Steve E. and Kitty B. Pendleton South Dakota Cronin, Pat or Janey Huron Tennessee Brady, Johnny Riceville Gaby Jersey Farm Greeneville Gilmac Farms Chapel Hill Presley, Andy Telford Sunbow Jerseys Cottage Grove Univ. of Tennessee Dairy Research & Educ. Ctr Lewisburg Texas de Boer, Nico Chandler Vermont Allen, Joseph H. Bassett, Albert M. Billings Farm and Museum CREAM Ferrisdale Farm Harkdale Farms Lucky Hill Farm Maxham, Jill Molly Brook Farms Nichols, Brian Richardson Family Farm Smith, Caleb Pepper White, Benjamin R.

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Onalaska Lynden

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and 900 lbs. protein at 3-4. A purchase from the Long Meadows Farm Dispersal in 2004 produced another leading lady at the farm. Dodan Wild Rebel Zip, Very Good-84%, just completed a 305day record of 32,085 lbs. milk, 1,704 lbs. fat and 1,107 lbs. protein at 4-3. Donna had hand-picked her dam, Wilderness Bryze Zero, from the dispersal. “Zero” completed two records over 28,000 lbs. milk for her new owners and was appraised Excellent-90%. “Zip’s” daughter, Dodan Wild TBone Zippy, was the fourth high seller in the record-breaking Pot O’Gold Sale in 2010, selling to Logan Berlew, Angola, Ind., for $6,500. New England’s highest production herd, owned by Jill Maxham of South Hero, Vt., ranks third in the country for milk and second for components (fat, protein and cheese yield). The AJCA lactation on the 38-cow herd is 24,364 lbs. milk, 1,288 lbs. fat, and 931 lbs. protein, with a cheese yield equivalent of 3,187 lbs. The herd ranks second for milk, fat and protein among herds with 10-39 cows. Top 10 Herds for Cheese Yield 1. Randy and Jana Kortus.................... 3,685 2. Jill Maxham...................................... 3,187 3. D & D Jerseys.................................. 3,054 4. Martin Dairy LLC.............................. 3,008 5. John and Edwin Maxwell.................. 2,957 6. Gerald Laufenberg........................... 2,911 7. Allen Kracht...................................... 2,889 8. Regan F. Miller and Family............... 2,861 9. Bohnert Jerseys............................... 2,799 10. Sunny Slope Farm............................ 2,763

Like D & D Jerseys, Maxham increased all measures of production for her Apples & Waves herd in 2010, with an extra 971 lbs. milk, 101 lbs. fat and 17 lbs. protein in the standardized average versus 2009. Maxham’s emphasis on components is evident in the component tests of the herd—5.3% fat and 3.8% protein—and the dozen Hall of Fame certificates earned by the herd during 2010. Two cows owned in partnership with Russ Subject and John Tighe made records that rank among the top component records for 2010. Charlyn Furors Sprinkle-ET, Excellent-93%, produced a record that ranks fourth for protein and cheese yield and 10th for fat (29, 520 lbs. milk, 1,696 lbs. fat, 1,204 lbs. protein, 3,880 lbs. cheese yield) while Hermitage Fusion Patty, Excellent-94%, made a record that ranks fifth for cheese yield and sixth for protein (29,010 lbs. milk, 1,547 lbs. fat, 1,156 lbs. protein and 4,003 lbs. cheese yield). The dairy owned by former Holstein breeder, Norman Martin of Tillamook, JERSEY JOURNAL

Ore., continues to make consistent production gains and now ranks fourth in the nation for milk, protein and cheese yield and sixth for fat. The AJCA lactation average for Martin Dairy LLC is 23,647 lbs. milk, 1,179 lbs. fat and 875 lbs. protein, with a cheese yield equivalent of 3,008 lbs., on 825 lactations. Martin Dairy stands atop the leader board for all measures of production among large herds with 750 or more cows. Martin Dairy has improved the milk, fat and protein averages for the herd the past three years and boosted milk and protein levels six consecutive years. This year, the improvements represented an additional 378 lbs. milk, 45 lbs. fat and 27 lbs. protein versus 2009. Martin Dairy ranks 10th in the nation for JPI with an average JPI of +64 (December 2010) on 953 cows. The dairy ranks 17th for Genomic JPI (GJPI) with an average GJPI of +77 (February 2011) on 93 genotyped females. Gerald Laufenberg, Mount Horeb, Wis., is making his first appearance on the list of the top herds in the nation. The 17-cow Waunakee Jerseys herd ranks fifth for milk, third for fat, eighth for protein and sixth for cheese yield with an AJCA lactation average of 23,416 lbs. milk, 1,227 lbs. fat, 845 lbs. protein and 2,911 lbs. cheese yield. One of the herd’s star producers, Waunakee Jace Panny-ET, Very Good-86%, made 29,170 lbs. milk, 1,850 lbs. fat and 1,062 lbs. protein at 2-11. The record ranks as the second high fat record of 2010 and second high fat record among senior two-year-olds on the current National Class Leader list. “Panny” has stiff competition in the herd—much of it from her own family members. She descends from a key purchase, Ahlem B John Princess 3183-ET, Excellent-90%, who was selected from The All American Jersey Sale in 2004. “Princess” herself is on the National Class Leader list for milk records made as a senior three-year-old (34,400 lbs.), a senior fouryear-old (34,660 lbs.) and cows between 5-9 years-of-age (35,900 lbs.). Another daughter, Waunakee Jevon Promis 2058, Very Good-86%, made 26,010 lbs. milk, 1,470 lbs. fat and 809 lbs. protein as a milking senior yearling and ranks seventh on the National Class Leader list for milk. “Promis” is ranked among the top 1 ½% for GJPI with a GJPI of +172 (February 2011) and her daughter, Waunakee Louie Pansy 2605, is the breed’s #2 female for GJPI at +221. Another purchase from The All American, Mainstream Jace J Lo-ET, Excellent-91%, is proving to be a wise investment for Laufenberg as well. The daughter of Mainstream Berretta Joy made 30, 190 lbs. milk, 1,391 lbs. fat and 1,017 lbs. protein march 2011

State Herd

City

Pounds Records Protein Milk

Kortus, Randy and Jana Lake, Steve and Wolf, Leana Vanderhaak, Tim Windy Willow Farm

Lynden Deer Park Lynden Bellingham

Wisconsin Allen, David Reedsburg Badger Land Cattle and Genetics Unity Barlass Jerseys LLC Janesville Brant, Joseph and Debra Cuba City D & D Jerseys Newton Ebert, Randy and Renee Algoma Endres Jazzy Jerseys Lodi Hammann, Scot B. Barron Heinz, Lloyd Shawano Hoards Dairyman Farm Fort Atkinson Jenks, William H. (Jim) Marathon Karrels, William J. Port Washington Kemper, Christopher Dane Kessenich, Nicole and Natalie De Forest Killian, Steven and Amanda Blair Knuth, Douglas D. Fall Creek Kracht, Allen Newton Kutz Dairy LLC Jefferson Laufenberg, Gerald Mount Horeb Luttropp, Jason Berlin Lyon, Tom Westfield Marcks, Barb and Kevin Seymour Mielke, Don Menasha Norse Star Jerseys Westby Owens Farms Inc. Frederic Sorensons Hillview Jersey Farm Inc. Pine River Spring Creek Farms Hixton Steinhauers Jerseys Mattoon Strandberg, Dr. D. L. Alma Center Traiser, Melissa Ann Somerset Trescher, Annette Cashton Vos, Amy Jo and Ben Maribel Winter, Bob and Darlene Chetek Woodmohr Jerseys Bloomer Wussow, Ron and Nicolle Cecil

(3x milking) and has six registered progeny, three of which have been genotyped. With significant gains in production, the herd owned by Merle Lawton, Newark Valley, N.Y., ranks sixth for milk with an AJCA lactation average of 23,039 lbs. milk, 1,097 lbs. fat and 802 lbs. protein on 66 cows. The Lawtons increased the lactation average of their herd by 1,265 lbs. milk, 83 lbs. fat and 46 lbs. protein versus 2009. Their average ranks second for milk, fourth for fat and fifth for protein among herds with 40-79 cows. The southern-most herd in the listing of top herds returns this year ranked seventh for milk. The 30-cow herd owned by Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Miss., has an AJCA lactation average of 22,912 lbs. milk, 814 lbs. fat and 1,049 lbs. protein. The leading lady at the only university-owned herd to make the top rankings this year, Magnolia Barkly Cella 282, made the year’s ninth (tie) high milk record. The Excellent-92% seven-year-old made 32,040 lbs. milk, 1,324 lbs. fat and 1,113 lbs. protein at 5-5. The herd that leads its peers with 300-749 cows ranks eighth in the nation for milk production, sixth for protein and seventh for cheese yield. Allen Kracht’s herd of

Fat

22 136 89 14

1,083 739 671 724

30,668 20,219 18,988 21,139

1,447 972 941 883

70 26 307 18 46 43 515 24 60 55 363 12 56 50 34 33 642 1,095 17 20 10 17 12 440 639 88 81 129 47 28 20 92 34 37 61

790 730 760 762 897 645 644 643 724 685 696 701 822 691 807 736 854 682 845 776 611 756 799 717 714 715 696 685 700 613 670 786 808 769 733

21,975 19,823 21,366 21,790 25,502 18,548 18,742 17,173 20,732 18,234 18,335 18,860 22,637 19,433 20,598 19,811 22,892 18,842 23,416 20,611 17,037 22,031 21,852 18,465 19,352 20,133 20,580 18,761 18,753 16,628 18,409 22,434 21,813 20,062 20,378

1,043 881 998 1,037 1,175 931 876 923 1,036 987 897 914 984 1,008 1,021 949 1,101 990 1,227 971 882 1,008 1,127 980 894 962 925 886 908 912 898 1,097 980 1,144 1,064

642 cows has an AJCA lactation average of 22,892 lbs. milk, 1,101 lbs. fat and 854 lbs. protein, with a cheese yield equivalent of 2,889 lbs. This is the sixth consecutive year K & K Jerseys, Newton, Wis., has appeared on the list of the breed’s top protein producers and the second time in three years it has ranked for milk yield. Kracht improved the production of the herd by 510 lbs. milk, 9 lbs. fat and 14 lbs. protein in 2010. Cinnamon Ridge Dairy, owned by John and Edwin Maxwell, Donahue, Iowa, makes its debut on the listing of the breed’s top herds ranked ninth for milk, eighth for fat and fifth for protein and cheese yield. The AJCA lactation average on the 59-cow herd stands at 22,880 lbs. milk, 1,155 lbs. fat and 859 lbs. protein, with a cheese yield of 2,957 lbs. The Maxwells have increased the size of the herd in recent years and also boosted standardized production over the past year by 1,244 lbs. milk, 128 lbs. fat and 63 lbs. protein. The herd ranks second for protein and third for milk and fat in the category for herds with 40-79 cows. Cinnamon Ridge Dairy is also the breed’s #1 herd for JPI, with an average JPI of +77 (continued to page 36)

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on 64 cows (December 2010). A standout for production and genetic evaluations is daughter Amy’s youth project, Cinnamon Ridge Artis Praise, Very Good-87%. She produced the high record for the herd in 2010, with 26,960 lbs. milk, 1,331 lbs. fat and 970 lbs. protein at 5-0. “Praise” placed third in Division II of the National Youth Production Contest in 2008 and fourth in the contest this year. Rounding out the top rankings for milk is the Buckeye State’s production leader and the top herd among its peers with 80-149 cows. The herd owned by Regan F. Miller and Family, Big Prairie, has an AJCA lactation average of 22,819 lbs. milk, 1,110 lbs. fat, 846 lbs. protein and 2,861 lbs. cheese on 99 lactations. The marks place the herd 10th in the nation for milk, seventh for protein and eighth for cheese yield. With slight gains in all measures of production as compared to last year, the Dar-Re Farm Jersey herd joins the top milk rankings for the first time and the protein ranks for the second straight year. High Herd Averages Fat The top three herds for fat have been mentioned previously. The fourth-ranked herd, Proctor’s Bel-Air Farm, Great Barrington, Mass., is a perennial top performer in this category and retains this rank for the third straight year. The 30-cow herd has an AJCA lactation average of 20,262 lbs. milk, 1,190 lbs. fat and 722 lbs. protein, with a fat test of 5.87%. The herd owned by Charles, Ellen and Rhett Proctor has ranked among

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AJCA Production Averages, 1970-2010 Year Milk

Fat

1970 1980 1990 2000 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

501 559 662 524 807 650 822 640 838 651 842 655 847 660 859 666 876 671

9,914 11,599 14,091 17,680 18,042 18,337 18,391 18,457 18,498 18,567

Protein Records 26,560 35,131 51,541 57,170 71,073 72,076 72,094 78,227 87,911 88,727

the nation’s top 10 fat producers since 2004 and earned its highest spot in 2007 ranked second. Two Vermont Jersey herds make their debut on the list of the top fat producers in the nation ranked fifth and ninth. Richardson Family Farm of Woodstock has an AJCA lactation average of 20,538 lbs. milk, 1,183 lbs. fat and 785 lbs. protein on 50 cows. The herd has component tests of 5.76% fat and 3.82% protein and is top for fat production among herds with 40-79 cows and seventh for protein. The 32-cow herd owned by Caleb Pepper Smith of Woodstock has an AJCA lactation average of 19,936 lbs. milk, 1,148 lbs. fat and 700 lbs. protein. Smith purchased animals from Proctor’s Bel-Air Farm as the foundation of the herd this past April. Included in the group were two cows that produced National Class Leader records. BAF Barkly Alice Anne, Very Good-81%, ranks sixth for fat among junior four-yearolds with 26,730 lbs. milk, 1,804 lbs. fat and 819 lbs. protein. GR BAF Gannon (continued to page 38)

Policy for Maximizing Profit with Jerseys

Adopted March 2007 by the American Jersey Cattle Association Board of Directors The American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) Board of Directors encourages its members to employ the following management practices to improve herd profitability: Maximize the genetic potential of the herd by • Using top ranking proven bulls on 60% to 75% of services. • Sampling a group of selected young bulls that qualify for the AJCA Young Sire Program and/or the Genetic Diversity Program for 25% to 40% of services. • Breeding heifers A.I. to proven or selected young bulls that qualify for the AJCA Young Sire Program and/ or the Genetic Diversity Program; if natural service for heifers is a management necessity, using bulls that qualify for those programs. • Maintaining accurate identification and breeding records. • Participating in AJCA performance and functional type appraisal programs that provide the basis for genetic evaluations. • Making mating assignments that maximize profit and minimize inbreeding. Challenge the genetic capacity of the herd by • Feeding ample quantities of properly balanced rations to milking cows. • Minimizing involuntary culling so that voluntary culling can be maximized. • Providing for the special nutritional and management needs of dry cows. • Having cows in proper body condition. • Providing special attention to calf raising practices to minimize losses and optimize growth. • Using new technologies that provide economical advantages in your situation. Exploit Jersey advantages by • Using tamper-evident ID and registering calves before they are six (6) month of age. • Freshening heifers under 24 months of age. • Becoming involved in milk marketing efforts that gain equitable payment for milk components. • Becoming involved in cattle marketing efforts that supplement herd income. • Using your herd and farm to project a positive image for the Jersey breed and the dairy industry.

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herd for protein belongs to Christopher Kemper of Dane, Wis. The herd of 56 cows has an AJCA lactation average of 22,637 lbs. milk, 984 lbs. fat and 822 lbs. protein. In the category for herds with 40-79 cows, the herd ranks fifth for milk and third for protein. Kemper has been growing the herd in recent years through purchases at leading Jersey sales, including the Dairyland Protein Sale and the Fall for Colors ET Sale, and the use of Genetic Recovery. The program has brought forth the two top producers in

top 30 herds in the country for JPI with an average JPI of +54 on 114 cows. Rounding out the category for top protein producers is Domino Farms, Accord, N.Y., with an AJCA lactation average of 22,549 lbs. milk, 1,051 lbs. fat and 822 lbs. protein on 113 lactations. The dairy owned by the DeWitt family places second for milk and protein and third for fat among its peers with 80-149 cows.

Alice Abigail, Very Good-88%, ranks 10th for fat among junior three-year-olds with 25,250 lbs. milk, 1,703 lbs. fat and 844 lbs. protein. “Abigail’s” record is the ninth-high 305-day fat record of 2010. Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc., Hilmar, Calif., rounds out the rankings for fat production and also makes its first appearance on the list of the country’s top 10 herds for High Herd Averages Cheese Yield milk, fat or protein production. The largest Bohnert Jerseys, East Moline, Ill., ranks herd on this list, with 1,774, cows has an ninth in the nation for cheese AJCA lactation average of 21,264 yield. The 262-cow herd has an lbs. milk, 1,147 lbs. fat and 759 AJCA lactation average of 21,404 lbs. protein. With the marks, Wicklbs. milk, 1,081 lbs. fat and 819 strom Jersey Farms also ranks fifth lbs. protein, with a cheese yield for milk, second for fat and sixth equivalent of 2,799 lbs. The herd is for protein among large herds. the component leader among herds The herd owned by Duane, Scott with 150-299 cows and ranks third and Michael Wickstrom made for milk in the category. significant gains in fat production Sunny Slope Farm, Coatesville, (196 lbs.) this year as compared to Ind., rounds out the top rankings last year and also improved milk for cheese yield. Before it was and protein production. Honor sold in July, the 43-cow herd comRoll records were earned by 121 pleted an AJCA lactation average members of the herd during 2010. of 22,760 lbs. milk, 1,050 lbs. fat The dairy has been an early The lactations included in the breed average have increased and 815 lbs. protein, with a cheese adopter of genotyping and currently ranks eighth in the country threefold over the past four decades as more dairy producers are yield of 2,763 lbs. milking Registered Jerseys and the national dairy herd becomes for GJPI with an average GJPI more brown in color. Herd Size Records of +86 on 71 genotyped females. The AJCA also ranks herds by the herd today. OA Kempers PJS Hilda, Thirteen herd members rank on the list of milk, fat and protein production based on Very Good-84%, produced 32,910 lbs. the Top 500 Genotyped Jersey Females herd size. This year, the category that had milk, 1,053 lbs. fat and 1,071 lbs. protein (February 2011). been designated for large herds (300 or at 3-10. OA Kempers PJS Brandie, Very more cows) was broken into two categories Good-81%, made 28,760 lbs. milk, 914 High Herd Averages Protein to more closely align with herd-size trends lbs. fat and 1,001 lbs. protein at 2-11. The top eight herds for protein have been in the industry. There now are six categories Kemper’s herd is also ranked among the mentioned previously. The ninth-ranked for herd size: 750 or more cows; 300-749 cows; 150-299 cows; 80-149 cows; 40-79 cows; and 10-39 cows. Many of the top three herds in each category have been mentioned previously, including the top herd for milk, fat and protein and the second herd for fat in the large herds category (Martin Dairy LLC and Wickstrom Jersey Farms); the top herd for milk, fat and protein in the category for herds with 300-749 cows (Allen Kracht); the leading herd for components in the category for herds with 150-299 cows (Bohnert Jerseys); the high herd for milk, fat and protein, the second-ranked herd for milk and protein and third high herd for fat in the category for herds with 80149 cows (Regan F. Miller and Family and Domino Farms); the first, second and third high herds for milk, fat and protein among herds with 40-79 cows (D & D Jerseys, Richardson Family Farm, John and Edwin Maxwell, Merle Lawton and Christopher Kemper); and the top three herds for milk, fat and protein in the small herds category (continued to page 41)

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(Randy and Jana Kortus, Jill Maxham and Gerald Laufenberg). The herd owned by James Ahlem, Hilmar, Calif., ranks second for milk and protein in the large herds (750 or more cows) category. The AJCA lactation average on the 2,256-cow herd is 22,514 lbs. milk, 1,034 lbs. fat and 793 lbs. protein. The herd owned by the former National All-Jersey (NAJ) Inc. president made its debut in the large herd milk rankings 2005 ranked fourth with 1,156 cows. The past four years the herd has been the milk leader march 2011

among large herds. The Ahlem Farms Partnership, Hilmar, Calif., ranks third for milk and protein in the category for large herds. The dairy owned by William and Carolyn Ahlem and Sabino Ahlem Herrera has an AJCA lactation average of 21,796 lbs. milk, 1,036 lbs. fat and 786 lbs. protein on 3,176 cows. The Ahlems made slight gains in milk and protein yield and moved up a spot in the milk and protein rankings this year and retained fourth-place for fat among large herds. Red Top Jerseys, a partnership between Duane, Scott and Michael Wickstrom and Delton, Lloyd and Brad Nyman, Hilmar, is

the third high herd for fat production in the large herd category. The 1,556-cow herd has an AJCA lactation average of 20,304 lbs. milk, 1,046 lbs. fat and 721 lbs. protein. In the category for herds with 300-749 cows, Wickstrom Bros., Hilmar, Calif., ranks second for milk with an AJCA lactation average of 21,374 lbs. milk, 975 lbs. fat and 755 lbs. protein on 378 cows. The Wickstroms improved the lactation average of the herd by 459 lbs. milk, 24 lbs. fat and 22 lbs. protein in 2010. Barlass Jerseys LLC, Janesville, Wis., ranks third for milk and protein and fifth (continued to page 42)

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for fat, with an AJCA lactation average of 21,366 lbs. milk, 998 lbs. fat and 760 lbs. protein on 307 cows. This is the second straight year the herd owned by NAJ Director Marion Barlass and her husband, Bill, and their family has earned laurels among its peers. Last year, the herd ranked ninth for fat production in the large herd category. With substantial gains in every measure of production this year, Greg and David Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y., move into the rankings for herds with 300-749 cows ranked second for fat, fourth for milk and sixth for protein. The AJCA lactation average on the 556-cow herd at Hi-Land Farms is 21,211 lbs. milk, 1,028 lbs. fat and 737 lbs. protein. The Chamberlains increased the lactation average of the Empire State’s largest Jersey herd by 1,052 lbs. milk, 55 lbs. fat and 35 lbs. protein in 2010. Another New York herd follows and ranks third for fat. Dutch Hollow Farm, Schodack Landing, has an AJCA lactation average of 20,299 lbs. milk, 1,009 lbs. fat and 715 lbs. protein on 484 cows. Dutch Hollow Farm returns to the rankings among its peers after a five-year hiatus. The dairy owned by the Chittenden family improved the lactation average of the herd during

2010 by 699 lbs. milk, 61 lbs. fat and 13 lbs. protein. A newcomer to the rankings, Green Valley Dairy of Kerman, Calif., rounds out the top rankings in the category for herds with 300-75 cows placing second for protein. The 366-cow dairy has an AJCA lactation average of 20,992 lbs. milk, 980 lbs. fat and 770 lbs. protein. Like the Chamberlains and the Chittendens, the dairy made significant gains in its lactation average in 2010 to move into the rankings. The gains represent an additional 990 lbs. milk, 77 lbs. fat and 47 lbs. protein. In the category for herds with 150-299 cows, James L. Meyer and Family, Roca, Neb., ranks first for milk, fifth for fat and second for protein. The Cornhusker State’s top producer has an AJCA lactation average of 21,654 lbs. milk, 987 lbs. fat and 793 lbs. protein on 196 cows. This is the sixth consecutive year the herd has ranked among its peers. Dennis T. Leamon, Statesville, N.C., ranks second for milk. The 160-cow herd known for its intensive grazing practice has an AJCA lactation average of 21,491 lbs. milk, 918 lbs. fat and 717 lbs. protein. With significant gains in milk production (658 lbs.), Lucky L Jerseys moved up from a fourth ranking in the category last year

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and retains its spot in 10th for protein. Highland Farms, Cornish, Maine, ranks second for fat in the category for herds with 150-299 cows. The 221-cow herd has an AJCA lactation average of 20,905 lbs. milk, 1,033 lbs. fat and 722 lbs. protein. The herd also ranks fifth for milk and ninth for protein among its peers. For the second straight year, the herd owned by Leonard Wagner and Family, Litchfield, Minn., ranks third for fat. The AJCA lactation average on 251 cows stands at 19,960 lbs. milk, 1,014 lbs. fat and 703 lbs. protein, with a fat test of 5.08%. The Sunflower State’s top producer, Heartland Jerseys, Seneca, Kan., rounds out the top three placings for the category ranked third for protein. Heartland Jerseys made slight gains in all measures of production and has an AJCA lactation average of 20,747 lbs. milk, 1,002 lbs. fat and 785 lbs. protein on 292 cows. The herd owned by AJCA Director Jerry Spielman and his wife, Sue, also ranks second in the country for GJPI with an average GJPI of +102 on 33 genotyped females. Among herds with 80-149 cows, Cal Poly Corporation, San Luis Obispo, Calif., ranks third for milk. The 97 cows have an AJCA lactation average of 22,442 lbs. milk, 1,041 lbs. fat and 781 lbs. protein. Cal Poly led the category for milk last year and for fat in 2007 and 2008. The student-operated dairy herd has ranked for milk, fat and protein (continued to page 44)

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Shannon Gardner 814/257-8627 Secretary: David Norman 570/324-5631 AJCA-NAJ Area Representative: Sara Barlass 614/256-6502 Visit us online at: http://pennsylvaniajerseys.usjersey.com

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Kenny Farm Bob and Alma Kenny • Clayton Kenny 533 Petersburg Rd., Enon Valley, PA 16120 724/336-5255 • 724/336-0157 A REAP Herd • Equity Investor

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among similar-sized herds for four years. Amy Jo and Ben Vos, Maribel, Wis., place second for fat and fourth for milk and protein in the category with their herd of 92 cows. The AJCA lactation average is 22,434 lbs. milk, 1,097 lbs. fat and 786 lbs. protein. The couple was presented with a Young Jersey Breeder award in 2007 and has ranked for milk, fat and protein among its peers for four straight years, leading the pack for fat production in 2009 and for milk and protein production in 2007 and 2008.

Queen-Acres Farm P.O. Box 88, Keymar, MD 21757 James & Sharon Osborn • 410/775-2420 Deborah C. Osborn • 410/775-0558 Email: littlebrowncows@hotmail.com

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Brian L. Martin, Country Lane Jerseys, Kutztown, Pa., is again ranked third in the category for protein production. Martin’s herd of 83 cows has an AJCA lactation average of 22,169 lbs. milk, 1,049 lbs. fat and 809 lbs. protein. The lactation average increased slightly in all measures and ranks

fifth for milk and fourth for fat among its peers this year. Martin’s dairy leads the Keystone State for milk and protein production and ranks second for fat. Herds with AJCA lactation averages above breed average are also listed by state beginning on page 32.

Shenandoah Jerseys The Tracy Stiles Family Janet Stiles Fulton JR and Jessica Stiles Hess

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AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Invitation

The Wisconsin Jersey Breeders invite you to join us in America’s Dairyland in the Wisconsin Dells for the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National AllJersey Inc., June 22-26, 2011.

Chairs Bill and Marion Barlass Janesville, 608/754-1171 barlassjerseys@gmail.com

Dennis Post Mike and Merna Fremstad Clinton, 608/289-0364 Westby, 608/634-4841 wijerseyman53@hotmail.com fremstad@mwt.net

Hotel Information Headquarters are the Kalahari Waterpark & Convention Center, 1305 Kalahari Drive, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965; 608/254-5466. For reservations, call toll-free 877/525-2427.

Annual Meeting Schedule Wednesday, June 22 • Registration • TalkJersey Judging • Seminar: This Month in Jersey Genomics, Live from the Annual Meetings • Young Jersey Breeders’ Recognition Banquet Thursday, June 23 • Registration • Plated breakfast featuring guest speaker, Gordie Jones, DVM, Central Sands Dairy, Nekoosa • Tour to Central Sands Dairy • Tour to All-Lynn Jerseys, Reedsburg, dinner, AJCC Research Foundation Benefit Auction and announcement of North American Jersey Cheese Awards Friday, June 24 • Registration • Breakfast buffet • 143rd Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association • Optional tours to Endres Jazzy Jerseys, Lodi, or golf at Trappers Turn, Wisconsin Dells • Youth Tour: Endres Jazzy Jerseys and the University of Wisconsin-Madison • Optional tours to view sale cattle or Wollersheim Winery, Prairie du Sac • Jersey Breeders’ Banquet Saturday, June 25 • Registration • Breakfast buffet • 53rd Annual Meeting of National All-Jersey Inc., featuring Dr. Jude Capper, Washington State University, speaking about Jersey sustainability research • Tour and lunch at ABS Global Inc., Dekorra, showcasing TalkJersey winners

• 54th National Heifer Sale and Cow Pie Bingo, Public Events Building at the Arlington Agricultural Research Station • “Goodbye” reception at the Kalahari Resort Sunday, June 26 • Tour to Hoard’s Dairyman Farm and National Dairy Shrine Visitor’s Center, Fort Atkinson • Kutz Dairy LLC, Jefferson Wisconsin Dells is a family-friendly destination that TripAdvisor ranked as #1 family vacation spot in America in 2010. The Dells is nationally famous for its two dozen waterparks and majestic scenery. Sandstone cliffs can be seen from amphibious vehicles called DUCKS, while narrow canyons can be explored on horseback or in horse-drawn carriages. In your free time, relax at one of the Dells’ well-known spas and resorts, shop specialty stores and boutiques or spend some time in nature fishing for bass, scaling rock bluffs and hiking Ice Age trails. ABS Global’s new facility at Dekorra is located 20 miles north of company headquarters in DeForest. The state-of-the-art collection barn houses 60 bulls and features under-floor heating, curtain side walls and a sand-covered collection ring. Hoard’s Dairyman Farm has been adding Registered Jerseys to the premier Registered Guernsey herd in recent months. The 350-cow herd is milked in a double-10 herringbone, rapid-exit parlor and housed free stall barn with two rows of sand-bedded, face-in stalls. A number of energysaving features have been adopted, as has electronic identification with transponders that monitor cow activity. The National Dairy Shrine Museum showcases the country’s dairy heritage. The museum has an extensive collection of dairy artifacts and recognizes the dairy producers, scientists, business leaders and educators who helped to shape the industry.

Pennsylvania Farm Show Jersey Show

• January 14, 2011, Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, Pa. • Tom Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., judge • 87 head shown • Sr., Gr. and Res. Sup. Champ. female—Reich-Dale Counciller Hali, Kristen M. Mull, Chambersburg • Res. Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. female—Rock Ella SD Lacey, Spatz Cattle Company, Lititz • Jr. Champ. female—Miss FH Jenna Jameson, Jill Middour, Lebanon • R e s . J r. C h a m p . f e m a l e — Dreamvalley Shysters Tauntra, Michael Lamar Bosley, Glenville • Premier Breeder and Premier E x h i b i t o r— E d n - Ru J er seys , Boalsburg Class Winners

Junior heifer calf (11 shown) 1. Klinedell Iatola Jasmine, Jason B. Kline, Myerstown 2. Dreamvalley Lasers Electric, Michael Lamar Bosley, Glenville Intermediate heifer calf (7 shown) 1. Cooper Farm Moment Kippy, Alexis Coleman, Acme 2. Roses Governor Roma-ET, Jessica Rose and Joseph P. Spangler, Manheim Senior heifer calf (7 shown) 1. Reich-Dale Starlite Vashay-ET, Skyler Reichard, Chambersburg 2. M-C Tequila Summer-ET, Terrence and Patricia Murren and John and Peggy Clowney, Gettysburg Summer yearling heifer (5 shown) 1. Coredale Minister Daisy, Amanda Thompson, Wellsville 2. Alpha Rock Emma, Spatz Cattle Company, Lititz Junior yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. Miss FH Jenna Jameson (S: SV Jade Hired Gun-ET, D: FH Response Jenna), Jill Middour, Lebanon, jr. champ 2. Dreamvalley Shysters Tauntra (S: WF Amadeo Shyster, D: Dreamvalley Dustins Tequila), Michael Lamar Bosley, res. jr. champ. Intermediate yearling heifer (2 shown) 1. Edn-Ru Justice Jills Jingles, Mary E. Martz, Centre Hall Milking senior yearling (6 shown) 1. DVC Comerica Petunia, Delaware Valley College, Doylestown 2. Edn-Ru Governor Canes Clara, Gregory S. McMurtrie, Pleasant Gap Junior 2-yr.-old cow (10 shown) 1. Edn-Ru Hired Gun Desirea Dessie, Gregory S. McMurtrie 2. New Direction Breeze, Jared T. Wetzel, Manheim Senior 2-yr.-old cow (7 shown) 1. RD/SV Hired Gun Biley, Hayden Reichard, Chambersburg 2. Bo-Ann Letterman Tater Tot, Robert and Judi Hauck, Middleburg Junior 3-yr.-old cow (7 shown) 1. Coredale Legion Dandie, Amanda Thompson 2. Reich Spring Minister Itsy-ET, Barbara L. Aldrich, Chambersburg Senior 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Kulp Gen Giller Rosey, Jacob D. Kline, Myerstown 2. Edn-Ru Elliot Inza Ivanka, Gregory S. McMurtrie 4-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. Hardscrabble Forever Grace, E. Richard Beatty III, Newville 2. Bridon Be Wink, Spatz Cattle Company 5-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Rock Ella SD Lacey (S: Shamrock Duaiseoir-ET, D: Rock Ella Online Lacey), Spatz Cattle Company, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 2. Edn-Ru Paramount Leadsman Lisa, Harold Harpster, Boalsburg Aged cow (4 shown) 1. Reich-Dale Counciller Hali (S: Glenholme Counciller, D: Reich-Dale Sparky Hailey), Kristen M. Mull, Chambersburg, best udder of show, sr., gr. and res. sup. champ.

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2. Hard Core Primtime Flirtatious-ET, Ashley and Kristen Fisher, New Enterprise Dry Cow (2 shown) 1. Blue Mountain Giller Trisha, Heath Spatz, Lebanon Junior best three females 1. Michael Lamar Bosley 2. Jacob D. Kline Exhibitors herd (5 shown) 1. Spatz Cattle Company 2. Edn-Ru Jerseys, Boalsburg

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Show News Louisiana State Fair Jersey Show

The Louisiana State Fair Open Jersey Show was held on October 30, 2010, at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds in Shreveport, La. Bob Robinson, Brandon, judged the 22 head of Registered Jerseys. Taking home the Senior Champion and Grand Champion honors was the first place four-year-old cow, Cope Jude Stormy, exhibited by Colton Pilcher, Belmont. Miss Minnies Baby, the firstplace junior two-year-old exhibited by Katherine Rashall, Ida, was named the Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion. In the heifer show, Haley LaCaze, Marthaville, took home the Junior Champion banner for her senior yearling, Harmony Corners Gerri. An entry by Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA Tech Award Commotion Jan, was named Reserve Junior Champion after winning the intermediate yearling class.

Louisiana State Fair Junior Jersey Show

The Louisiana State Fair Junior Jersey Show was held on October 31, 2010, at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds in Shreveport, La. Richard Hay, Summit, Miss., judged the 19 head of Registered Jerseys. The first place four-year-old cow, Cope Jude Stormy, exhibited by Colton Pilcher, Belmont, was named the Senior and Grand Champion of the show. Avery J. Boone, Calhoun, took home the Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion titles for the winning three-year-old cow, Caldwells Barber Iris Elsie. Abi Gail Yount, Coushatta, swept the heifer division with Junior and Reserve Junior Champion honors. YBar Impuls Babette was named Junior Champion after winning the intermediate yearling class. The Reserve Junior Champion, Y Bar Fig, won the first class of the show, the junior calf class.

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Show News Pennsylvania Farm Show Junior Jersey Show Coredale Legion Dandie was named Grand Champion for Amanda Thompson, Wellsville, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show on January 14, 2011. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dandieâ&#x20AC;? claimed Senior and Grand Champion titles after winning the junior three-year-old cow class. Hardscrabble Forever Grace, shown by E. Richard Beatty III, Newville, was named Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion after winning the four-year-old cow class. Junior champion accolades went to Coredale Minister Daisy, the winning summer yearling exhibited by Amanda Thompson. Reserve Junior Champion was awarded to Jacob D. Kline, Myerstown, for his winning junior heifer calf, Klinedell Iatola Rebecca-RT. Tom Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., judged the 24 Registered Jerseys shown at the Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pa.

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Southwestern Exposition Junior Jersey Show

Southwestern Exposition Jersey Show

January 17, 2011, Fort Worth, Texas Lynn Lee, Smyrna, Tenn., judge 54 head shown Gr. and Sr. Champ. female—On The Go Vindication Iamsogood, Katrina Watson, Decatur • Res. Gr. and Res. Sr. Champ. female—Avi-Lanche Merchant Josy 375, Sidney J. Avila, Dalhart • Jr. Champ. female—SV Jackknife Dazzle, Katrina Watson • R e s . J r. C h a m p . f e m a l e — Stookeyholm What A Flirt, Brey and Brody Brand and Jordan Stookey, Dalhart • Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor—Avi-Lanche Jerseys, Dalhart

On The Go Vindication Iamsogood was named Grand Champion for Katrina Watson, Decatur, Texas, at the Southwestern Exposition Junior Jersey Show on January 18, 2011. Bar MB London 4336, shown by Gerret Boer, Dalhart, Texas, was named Reserve Grand Champion. Kyle Averhoff, Hico, Texas, judged the 44 Registered Jerseys shown in Fort Worth, Texas.

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On The Go Vindication Iamsogood 1st Aged cow Senior and Grand Champion

Class Winners

Senior heifer calf (4 shown) 1. On The Go Vindy, Katrina Watson, Decatur 2. Cobblestone Famous Florist, Abe Caldwell Cobb II, Perkins, Okla. Summer yearling heifer (5 shown) 1. On The Go Vindication Tweety, Katrina Watson 2. Cobblestone Devine Fandango, Abe Caldwell Cobb II Junior yearling heifer (5 shown) 1. Diamond B HD Natasha, Cyle Cox, Paradise 2. Sandrock Verify Sammy, Sam Hoegger, Scotland Intermediate yearling heifer (5 shown) 1. On The Go True Blood, Katrina Watson 2. Cobblestone Comerica Darling, Lucius Ownbey, Perkins, Okla. Senior yearling heifer (5 shown) 1. Stookeyholm What A Flirt (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Stookeyholm Rescrect Fantasy), Sley and Brody Brand and Jordan Stookey, Dalhart, res. jr. champ. 2. Big Guns Tequila Bambina, Katrina Watson Senior-intermediate yearling heifer (5 shown) 1. Avon Road Connection Sandi-ET, Sidney J. Avila, Dalhart 2. Hoegger Hector 1110, Grace Hoegger, Scotland Uncalved junior 2-yr.-old (5 shown) 1. SV Jackknife Dazzle (S: Hollylane Jewels JackknifeET, D: Deluxe Donnette), Katrina Watson, jr. champ. 2. Lordan Aces Hi Kassie-ET, Brody Brand 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. D&E Joule Blue 1401, Richard and Jennifer M. Avila, Dalhart 2. On The Go Ress K430, Katrina Watson 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Hoegger 851, Garrett Joe Hoegger, Scotland 2. GR Avi-Lanche Kim 1342, Sidney J. Avila 4-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Avi-Lanche Merchant Josy 375 (S: Sunset Canyon Merchant-ET, D: D&E Patent Josy), Sidney J. Avila, res. sr. champ. and res. gr. champ. 2. Diamond B Giller Jacy, Ashtyn Bell, Decatur 5-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. On The Go Remake Coming At You, Katrina Watson 2. Southspoon Kaptain Hope, Karen Marie Zijlstra, Godley Aged cow (2 shown) 1. On The Go Vindication Iamsogood (S: Vindication, D: Glenamore S S B Marie), sr. champ. and gr. champ. Junior best three females (3 shown) 1. Katrina Watson 2. Abe Caldwell Cobb II Exhibitor’s herd (2 shown) 1. Katrina Watson

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Avi-Lanche Merchant Josy 375 1st 4-yr.-old cow Res. Senior and Res. Grand Champion

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D&E Joule Blue 1401 1st Senior 2-yr.-old cow

Class Winners

Senior heifer calf (3 shown) Coke Geronimo Bella, Peyton M. Coke, Sulphur Springs, Texas Summer yearling heifer (4 shown) UHT Canaan Valentinos Sunlight, Gerret Boer, Dalhart, TExas Junior yearling heifer (5 shown) Sandrock Verify Sammy, Sam Hoegger, Scotland, Texas Intermediate yearling heifer (7 shown) Avon Road Comerica Bea-ETS, Willem Vanderhorst, Dublin, Texas Senior yearling heifer (4 shown) Stookeyholm What A Flirt, Brody Brand, Dalhart, Texas Senior-intermediate yearling heifer (4 shown) Hoegger Hector 1110 (S: FH Com Hector, D: Hoegger 813), Grace Hoegger, Scotland, Texas, res. jr. champ. Uncalved junior 2-yr.-old (7 shown) SV Jackknife Dazzle (S: Hollylane Jewels Jackknife-ET, D: Deluxe Donnette), Katrina Watson, Decatur, Texas, jr. champ. 2-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Syrus Belfast, Zack Asbill, Pickton, Texas 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Akoller Surrender Deedee Destini, Quinton King, Winnsboro, Texas 4-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Bar MB London 4336 (S: Goldust Legion London, D: Bar MB Frost 2208), Gerret Boer, Dalhart, Texas, res. gr. champ. Aged cow (5 shown) On The Go Vindication Iamsogood (S: Vindication, D: Glenamore S S B Marie), Katrina Watson, sr. and gr. champ. Exhibitor’s herd (2 shown) Windthorst FFA, Windthorst, Texas Junior showmanship (1 shown) Katrina Vanderhorst, Dublin, Texas Senior Showmanship (1 shown) Mitchell Gilpen, Hico, Texas

Show News State Fair of Virginia Junior Jersey Show

The State Fair of Virginia Junior Jersey Show was held September 23, 2010, at the Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Va. Matt Iager, Boonsboro, Md., judged the five head of Registered Jerseys. Taking home the Senior Champion and Grand Champion honors was the first place senior two-year-old cow, Zirkles Jamaica Lola, exhibited by Ivy Kline, New Market. “Lola” was also named the best udder of the show. Comerica Sondra-ET was named the Reserve Grand Champion and Junior Champion after winning the senior heifer calf class. “Sondra” was exhibited by Vinnie Albin, New Market. The winner of the summer yearling class, Zirkles Comerica Andee, exhibited by Kelsey Powers Barb, New Market, was named the Reserve Junior Champion,

Frank M. Senn & Sons

Email: sinsat1@aol.com 6471 Belfast Rd., Newberry, SC 29108 803/276-7316 (Dairy) • 803/276-6551 (Charles/Fax) Website: http://sennsational.usjersey.com

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JUDGING RESULTS

Fall Dairy Judging Contest Results

ach year, students aspiring to become top-notch dairy judges practice their craft so they can earn a spot on local and state dairy judging teams across the country. Along the way, they improve their reasoning and public speaking skills and boost selfconfidence. In the fall, the best of these teams are pitted against each other in regional and national 4-H, FFA, post-secondary and collegiate dairy judging contests. The results of several of these dairy judging contests are listed below.

Big-E Dairy Judging Contest September 19, 2010, West Springfield, Mass. Collegiate Division (9 teams) High Team: Penn State University—Joshua Ebert, Peter Yoder, Elaina Rader and Amy Yeiser; coached by Dale Olver—high team reasons Other Top Five Teams: Virginia Tech Team A; Cornell University; The Ohio State University Team A and Virginia Tech Team B High Individual: Brittany Willing, Virginia Tech Team A High Individual Reasons: Ashley Sears, Cornell University Other Top Five Individuals: Joshua Ebert, Penn State University; Peter Yoder, Penn State University; Rachel Smith, Virginia Tech Team A and Elaina Rader, Penn State University High Jersey Team: The Ohio State University-Team A High Jersey Individual: Joshua Ebert, Penn State University Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 25 Individuals: Peter Yoder, Penn State University; Rachel Smith, Virginia Tech Team A; Ethan Bloomfield, West Virginia University and Lisa Dauten, University of Connecticut. Post-Secondary Division (5 teams) High Team: SUNY Cobleskill Team A—Casey Arlig-high individual reasons, Joe Pamkowski, Lucas Schonfield, Rene Boardman and Julia Bogardus (alternate); coached by John Tryon—high team reasons Other Top Teams: Modesto Junior College; The Ohio State University-ATI; Morrisville State College and SUNY Cobleskill Team B High Individual: Karessa Mann, Modesto Junior College Other Top Five Individuals: Ty Etgen, The Ohio State UniversityATI; Rene Boardman, SUNY Cobleskill; Jeneva Auble, The Ohio State University-ATI and Tom McCarty, Morrisville State College High Jersey Team: Modesto Junior College High Jersey Individual: Karessa Mann, Modesto Junior College Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 10 Individuals: Karessa Mann, Modesto Junior College; Rene Boardman, SUNY Cobleskill; Marjorie Hardy, Farmington, Maine; Casey Arlig, SUNY Cobleskill and Katy Kemmeren, Morrisville State College. 4-H Division (8 teams) High Team: Vermont Team B—Chelsea Abbott, Caitlyn Abbotthigh individual reasons, Ellis Wright and Peter Rainville; coached by Robin Severy and Dean Wright—high team reasons Other Top Five Teams: Massachusetts; Vermont Team A; New Hampshire Team B and New Hampshire Team A High Individual: Katie Shaw, Massachusetts Team B Page 54

Other Top Five Individuals: Katelyn Tracey, Vermont Team A; Chelsea Abbott, Vermont Team B; Caitlyn Abbott, Vermont Team B and Alexandra Laprise, Rhode Island High Jersey Team: Maine High Jersey Individual: Brooke Clark, New Hampshire Team A Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 25 Individuals: Chelsea Abbott, Vermont Team B; Caitlyn Abbott, Vermont Team B; Alexandra Laprise, Rhode Island; Sarah Belder, Massachusetts Team B; Colleen Schofield, Maine; Jessica Cottrell, Rhode Island and Nate Wiktor, Massachusetts Team A.

Accelerated Genetics Intercollegiate Dairy Judging Contest September 21, 2010, Baraboo, Wis. The overall team award was presented to Iowa State University Pictured left to right are Jessica Tekippe, Coach, Megan Kregel, Zach Duetmeyer, Jess Peters and Amy Maxwell.

Collegiate Division (13 teams) High Team: Iowa State University—Megan Kregel, Zach Duetmeyer, Amy Maxwell and Jessica Peters; coached by Jessica Tekippe and Lee Kilmer Other Top Five Teams: University of Wisconsin-Platteville Team Orange, University of Minnesota Team Maroon—high team reasons, University of Wisconsin-River Falls Team Red and University of Wisconsin-Madison Team Cardinal High Individual: Krysty Kepler, University of WisconsinPlatteville High Individual Reasons: Elizabeth Olsen, University of Minnesota Team Maroon Other Top Five Individuals: Megan Kregel, Iowa State University; Jacob Brey, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Julie Cooper, University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Emily Achen, University of Minnesota Team Maroon High Jersey Team: Iowa State University High Jersey Individual: Amy Maxwell, Iowa State University Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 10 Individuals: Stephanie Aves, Poplar Groves, Ill.

Pennsylvania All-American Judging Contest September 20, 2010, Harrisburg, Pa.

Collegiate Division (14 teams) High Team: University of Minnesota–Megan Herberg, Caitlin Kasper, Mikayla Krause and Abby Udermann; coached by Amy Hazel. Other Top Five Teams: Virginia Tech University; California Polytechnic State College; University of Wisconsin-Madison and (continued to page 56)

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The Ohio State University High Individual: Joseph Coleman, California Polytechnic State College Other Top Five Individuals: Mikayla Krause, Univ. of Minnesota; Laura Gordon, The Ohio State University; Abby Udermann, Univ. of Minnesota and Carissa McCay, Purdue University High Jersey Team: University of Minnesota High Jersey Individual: Mikayla Krause, University of Minnesota Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 10 Individuals: Rachel Smith, Virginia Tech University. Post-Secondary Division (5 teams) High Team: The Ohio State University-ATI—Ty Etgen, Marc Bolen, Ethan Bernhard and Jeneva Auble; coached by Royce Thornton Other Top Five Teams: SUNY Cobleskill; Modesto Junior College; Morrisville State College and Alfred State College of New York High Individual: Marc Bolen, The Ohio State University-ATI Other Top Five Individuals: Ty Etgen, The Ohio State University-ATI; Thomas McCarty, Morrisville State College; Rene Boardman, SUNY Cobleskill and Karessa Mann, Modesto Junior College High Jersey Team: SUNY Cobleskill High Jersey Individual: Joe Pamkowski, SUNY Cobleskill Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 10 Individuals: Marc Bolen, The Ohio State University-ATI; Thomas McCarty, Morrisville State College; Rene Boardman, SUNY Cobleskill; Karessa Mann, Modesto Junior College; Jennifer Weststeyn, Modesto Junior College; Casey Arlig, SUNY Cobleskill. 4-H Division (14 teams) High Team: Wisconsin—Abbey Wethal, Sara Harn, Cassie Endres and Lizi Endres; coached by Mitch Breunig and Eric Olstad Other Top Five Teams: Pennsylvania; Maryland; Michigan and New York High Individual: Derek Wasson, Pennsylvania Other Top Five Individuals: Hayleigh Geurink, Michigan; Kelsey Mussman, Minnesota; Hayley Potts, Virginia and Sara Harn, Wisconsin High Jersey Team: Maryland High Jersey Individual: Derek Wasson, Pennsylvania Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 10 Individuals: Andrew Reynolds, New York. FFA Division (8 teams) High Team: Pennsylvania FFA—Ashley Mohn, Caitlyn Pool and Kaitlin Geisinger; coached by Lisa Shaw Other Top Five Teams: Georgia, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky High Individual: Kaitlin Geisinger, Pennsylvania Other Top Five Individuals: Kari Crandall, Georgia; Kyle Sprunger, Indiana; Caitlyn Pool, Pennsylvania and Magen Moore, Georgia High Jersey Team: Pennsylvania High Jersey Individual: Kaitlin Geisinger, Pennsylvania Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 10 Individuals: Jesse Bollenbacher, Indiana.

World Dairy Expo Judging Contest September 27, 2010, Madison, Wis.

Collegiate Division (20 teams) High Team: University of Wisconsin-Madison—Brian Coyne, Page 56

The overall team award was presented to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Pictured left to right, Brian Kelroy, coach, Kelly Sime, Chelsea Holshbach, Brian Coyne, Ben Sarbacker a n d Te d H a l b a c h , coach.

Chelsea Holschbach, Kelly Sime and Ben Sarbacker; coached by Ted Halbach and Brian Kelroy Other Top Five Teams: University of Minnesota—high team reasons; Cornell University; Penn State University and The Ohio State University High Individual: Brian Coyne, University of Wisconsin-Madison Other Top Five Individuals: Chelsea Holschbach, University of Wisconsin-Madison—high individual reasons; Megan Herberg, University of Minnesota; Caitlin Kasper, University of Minnesota and Joshua Ebert, Penn State University High Jersey Team: University of Minnesota High Jersey Individual: Elaina Rader, Penn State University Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 25 Individuals: Caitlin Kasper, University of Minnesota; Caitlyn Morehart, California Polytechnic State University; Rachel Smith, Virginia Tech University; Ashley Mergen, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Megan Kregel, Iowa State University and Peter Yoder, Penn State University. Post-Secondary Division (19 teams) High Team: SUNY Cobleskill Team 1—Casey Arlig, Rene Boardman, Joe Pamkowski and Julia Bogardus; coached by John Tryon Other Top Five Teams: The Ohio State University-ATI—high team reasons; Northeast Iowa Community College; Morrisville State College and Modesto Junior College High Individual: Thomas McCarty, Morrisville State College Other Top Five Individuals: Casey Arling, SUNY Cobleskill Team 1—high individual reasons; Karessa Mann, Modesto Junior College; Marjorie Hardy, University of Connecticut Ratcliffe Hick and Jessica Woodard, Northeast Iowa Community College High Jersey Team: SUNY Cobleskill Team 1 High Jersey Individual: Karessa Mann, Modesto Junior College Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 10 Individuals: Thomas McCarty, Morrisville State College; Casey Arlig, SUNY Cobleskill Team 1; Karessa Mann, Modesto Junior College; Marjorie Hardy, University of Connecticut Ratcliffe Hick; Rene Boardman, SUNY Cobleskill Team 1; Marc Bolen, The Ohio State University-ATI; Christie Hobby, Modesto Junior College. 4-H Division (29 teams) High Team: Maryland—Kaitlyn Corbett, Jessica Sentelle, Hannah Hood and Jason Zimmerman; coached by Jeff Semler and Kiera Finucane—high team reasons Other Top Five Teams: Michigan, Virginia, Minnesota, Illinois High Individual: Bethany Dado, Wisconsin High Individual Reasons: Derek Wasson, Pennsylvania Other Top Five Individuals: Aaron Thesing, Minnesota; David Hardesty Jr., Virginia; Kaitlyn Corbett, Maryland and Jessica Sentelle, Maryland High Jersey Team: Maryland High Jersey Individual: Brett Getschel, Wisconsin Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 25 Individuals: Hannah Hood, Maryland; Aaron Thesing, Minnesota; Jessica Sentelle, Maryland; Andrea Smaciarz, Washington; Sarah Michalek, Michigan. (continued to page 58)

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The overall team award was presented to University of Minnesota. Pictured left to right are Les Hansen, coach, Caitlin Durow, Karen Anderson, Elizabeth Olden and Emily Achen.

NAILE Dairy Judging Contest November 7, 2010, Louisville, Ky.

Collegiate Division (17 teams) High Team: University of Minnesota—Emily Achen, Karen Anderson-high individual reasons, Caitlin Durow and Elizabeth Olsen; coached by Les Hansen—high team reasons Other Top Five Teams: Penn State University; Univ. of WisconsinRiver Falls; California Polytechnic State University and Michigan State University High Individual: Karen Anderson, University of Minnesota Other Top Five Individuals: Caitlin Durow, Univ. of Minnesota; Hannah Wentworth, Penn State University; Philip Bachman, Penn State University; Paul Lippert, Univ. of Wisconsin-River Falls High Jersey Team: Univ. of Minnesota High Jersey Individual: Nathan Oleniacz, Penn State University Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 25 Individuals: Hannah Wentworth, Penn State University; Philip Bachman, Penn State University; Scott Wilson, Oklahoma State University; Kelli Carstensen, California Polytechnic State University.

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Post-Secondary Division (7 teams) High Team: Modesto Junior College—Karessa Mann, Monica Soares, Christie Hobby and Jennifer Weststeyn; coached by Bill Hobby—high team reasons Other Top Five Teams: The Ohio State University-ATI; SUNY Cobleskill; Michigan State University Ag Tech; Kaskaskia College High Individual: Casey Arlig, SUNY Cobleskill—high reasons Other Top Five Individuals: Karessa Mann, Modesto Junior College; John Anibal, Michigan State University Ag Tech; Ty Etgen, The Ohio State University-ATI and Dale Dick, Michigan State University Ag Tech High Jersey Team: Modesto Junior College High Jersey Individual: Mitchell Eickmeyer, Kaskaskia College Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 10 Individuals: Casey Arling, SUNY Cobleskill; Karessa Mann, Modesto Junior College; Ty Etgen, The Ohio State University-ATI; Christie Hobby, Modesto Junior College; Jennifer Weststeyn, Modesto Junior College and Rene Boardman, SUNY Cobleskill. 4-H Division (25 teams) High Team: Minnesota—Robert Sexton, Isaac Salfer, Paul Johnson and Erin Daninger; coached by Staci Sexton and Virginia Westlie Other Top Five Teams: Wisconsin; Maryland; Ohio; Pennsylvania High Team Reasons: New York High Individual: Erin Daninger, Minnesota Other Top Five Individuals: Trent Styczinski, Wisconsin; Samantha Ropp, Illinois; Lizzie Davis—high individual reasons, Maryland and Dan Grim, Ohio High Jersey Team: Wisconsin High Jersey Individual: Trent Styczinski, Wisconsin Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 25 Individuals: Janelle Remington, Wisconsin; Elizabeth Davis, Maryland; Gina Fisher, Iowa and Samantha Ropp, Illinois.

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Thomsen and Koebel Honored at Michigan Jersey Meeting

Sally Thomsen, Stanton, Mich., and Tera Koebel, Three Oaks, Mich., received the highest honors at the Michigan Jersey Cattle Club (MJCC) meeting on February 6, 2011. The meeting was held on the final day of the eighth Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference (GLRDC) at the Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, Mich. MJCC President Greg Palen, Ovid, Mich., presented Sally Thomsen as the Michigan Jersey Service award recipient. She and her husband, Martin, owned and operated Thomsen Jersey Farm. Since selling their milking herd several years ago, Sally has continued to support the Michigan club in any way she can. This dedication and commitment to the breed earned her a place in Michigan Jersey history. Michigan Jersey Queen, Tera Koebel, was awarded the Michigan Jersey Youth Achievement award. In addition to her duties as state queen, Koebel is currently the first alternate National Jersey Queen. In 2010, her cow, Gadget Jade of Edgebrook was named the Premier Performance Cow of The All American Jersey Show and All American Junior Jersey Show. News Items from the Dairy Industry American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) Vice President and Director from the Seventh District, James VanBuskirk, Carleton, announced that his term on the AJCA board would expire in June

Newly elected State Representative, Bruce Rendon, Lake City, took time from his busy schedule to attend the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference. The representative is pictured with long-time friends Janet and Jim VanBuskirk.

Michigan Junior Jersey Cattle Club Director and secretary/treasurer, Skylar Buell announced the Junior All Michigan awards and reported on junior activities at the Michigan annual meeting. She is pictured with MJCC president Greg Palen.

Sally Thomsen, Stanton, received the MJCC’s highest honor, Michigan Jersey Service Award. Thomsen accepts her plaque from MJCC president, Greg Palen.

Tera Koebel, Three Oaks, continued her winning ways at the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference and MJCC meeting. The Jersey youth received the Michigan Youth Achievement award from AJCA Vice President, James VanBuskirk.

and a new board representative would be elected. VanBuskirk encouraged Michigan Jersey breeders to keep their AJCA lifetime membership active and vote in the upcoming elections for the national association. Jersey Journal editor Kim Billman

highlighted the AJCA’s accomplishments for 2010. With the association just completing a third consecutive year over 90,000 registrations, holding a recordsetting all-genomically tested Pot O’Gold Sale, and the research findings on Jersey Sustainability, it was another newsworthy year to be involved with the breed. She shared with members upcoming Jersey events including the opening of JerseyBid. com, Jersey Youth Academy, and the upcoming AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings in Wisconsin Dells, Wis., in June. Dr. Joe Domecq, Michigan State University (MSU), reported on the MSU and Michigan 4-H dairy judging teams. Several members will be traveling to Scotland this summer to compete in the international judging contest. Susie Green, Vice President of the MJCC, announced the All-Michigan awards. Fifteen Michigan Jersey breeders were awarded All-Michigan or Reserve All-Michigan awards. Taking home eight awards was Craig Martin, Olivet. Renmoor Jerseys, Lake City, received five awards while JVB Red Hot Jerseys, Carleton, Greta and Tera Koebel, Three Oaks, and John Lewis, Jerome all captured three awards. Also recieving recognition were Tim and Beth Place, Perry; Margie (continued to page 63)

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Leadership attending the 2011 Michigan Jersey Cattle Club meeting included, from front left: Sandy Place, secretary; Susie Green, vice president; Deanne Buell; Francis Palmerton; second row: Tim Shaver; Mary Costigan; Ray Jacobs; top row: Greg Palen, president; Larry Place; and Martin Thomsen.

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Crabtree, Addison; Shawn and Betty Hyde, Morley; Heather Fry, Blanchard; Susan and Sadie Green, Elsie; Mary Costigan, Cooperville; Madison Moyer, Caro; and Breview and Tumbleweed Jerseys, Lowell. Green also serves as the show committee chair and reported on the 2011 Spring Jersey Show to be held on March 25, in East Lansing. The summer show will be held July 22-23 in East Lansing. Sale co-chair Mary Costigan, announced that the Spring Jersey Sale will be March 26, at the MSU Livestock Pavilion. The committee is in the process of sale selections and catalog will be available in early March. Production awards were received by four breeders. Susan Green, Elsie, Mich., had the top herd in the state for milk and energy corrected milk. The herd had a rolling herd average of 19,088 lbs. milk, 798 lbs. fat and 673 lbs. protein. Receiving four production awards was Walnutdale Farm, Wayland, Mich. Misty Morn Jerseys, Blanchard, and JVB Red Hot Jerseys each received one award. The 2011 officer team consists of Greg Palen, president; Susan Green, vice president; and Sandy Place, secretary/ treasurer. The 2011 directors are: Greg Adams, Amber Black, Joe Bowman, Deanne Buell, Mary Costigan; Roger Deters, Francis Palmerton, Larry Place, Tim Place, Tim Shaver, Jeff Michalek and alternates Ray Jacobs and Craig Martin.

Juniors Honored with All-Michigan Awards Fourteen Michigan junior Jersey breeders took home All-Michigan or Reserve All-Michigan certificates. Leading the group with four certificates each were Danielle Adams, Clinton; march 2011

Skylar Buell, Temperence; Jennifer Crabtree, Addison; and Cole Provoast, Prescott. Recieving two awards each were Tera Koebel; Angie Alvardo, Revenna; Madison Moyer, Caro; and Britney Lewis, Jerome. Kylie Miller, Addisonl; Evelyn Fuhrman, Perry; Nathan Crabtree, Addison; Daniel Remenar, Elsie; Kristen Batora, Elsie; and Melanie Provoast, Prescott all received one award each. Skylar Buell reported on the junior calf raffle that will be held during the spring dairy show. She thanked the Fry family for donating the calf and encouraged everyone to purchase their tickets.

The next junior Jersey meeting will be held in July during the Michigan Dairy Days. Junior officers for 2011 are Danielle Adams, president; Britney Lewis, vice president; and Skylar Buell, secretary/ treasurer.

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Sylacauga, Alabama

Southeast Heifer Growers South Sale New Day! Thursday, April 21, 2011 ~ 10:30 a.m. Her Daughter Sells!

Gabys Jacinto Alyssa, E-91%

Projected to 20,597M, 917F, 746P act. at 3-3 Ranks 116th for GJPI among genotyped cows (GJPI +139 2/11)

Her genotyped “Headline” daughter sells, GJPI +124 and +5.7 PL. Her grandam is the former #1 JPI cow, “Artist Ambrosia,” E-91%. Henry Gaby, TN

Her Granddaughter Sells!

Mannix Belle-ET, E-90%

3-9 305 24,090 4.9% 1,191 3.4% 820 94DCR

Selling her P9 “Matinee” granddaughter. The dam is a Very Good “Jace.” Mannix Belle-ET completes six generations Excellent and is a direct descendant of the great Duncan Belle. John Rankin, AL

A P9 “Jevon” top 500 genotyped heifer sells, GJPI of +154 (2/11). She is due in May to “Valentino.” Her dam is a VG-86% “Jace” with a 3 lactation average of 19,528-970-742 ME. The next two dams are Excellent with over 20,000M and 1,000F. Rowzee Jersey Farm, MS

A P8 “Jevon” sells out of a VG-83% “Brazo” with two records over 17,000M and 1,000F. The grandam is VG-85% with an average of 6.5% fat on four lactations. University of Tennessee, TN

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Her Granddaughter Sells!

Juniper Jace Becca-ET, E-92%

3-9 305 20,720 5.5% 1,137 3.3% 689 102DCR

From the Duncan Belle family comes her P9 “Impuls Louie” granddaughter. The dam is a VG-86% “Futurity.” Five Excellent dams follow “Becca.” Lutheridge Farm, NC

Offering a P9 “PR Liam” heifer due in July to “Bowtie.” Her dam is an Excellent “Karl” backed by a Very Good dam with 18,090M actual. C. L. Collins III, AL Offering a P8 “TBone” due in July to “Bowtie.” The dam is a “Count” backed by an E-90% “Berretta.” Ray Guy, AL Other Sweet 16 offerings from: Piedmont Jerseys, NC; Treasure Chest Jerseys, NC; Her-Man Jerseys, SC; Maple Hill Farm, OH; Bush River Jerseys & McReynolds, SC; and more!

A Family Member Sells!

Her Great-Granddaughter Sells!

Passions Halfpint Patience-ET, E-92%

Ahlem Klassic Tiffany 3202-ET, E-92%

A P7 “PR Gannon” sells due in July to “Bowtie.” The dam is a VG-88% “Leland” backed by a Very Good “Paramount.” The fourth dam is “Halfpint Patience.”

Selling an August 2010 “TBone.” The dam is a Very Good “Geronimo” followed by a VG-89% “Rescue” then “Tiffany.” The next four dams are Excellent. Keith Hockett, NC

Catalog online 2 weeks prior to the sale: JMS.USJersey.com Catalogs also available at the sale or by request only. Be sure to check out lots 1-16 of the catalog for the Sweet 16 of the South. Featuring high genetic merit heifers backed by great maternal lines.

5-10 305 19,150 4.9% 941 3.6% 681 DHIR

Wesley Bowden, AL

5 lactations average 17,839-847-604 ME

Flights available into the following cities Birmingham (50 miles), Atlanta, Ga. (150 miles), and Montgomery (65 miles) (driving distance to Sylacauga) Sale headquarters: Jameson Inn - 256/245-4141 Sale host: Arco Farms, C.L. Collins III and Family David Burris, AJCA-NAJ Area Representative, 209/613-9763 Louie Cozzitorto, Asst. JMS Manager, 209/765-7287

Come join us for the first volume sale of 2011! Offering selections from some of the finest herds in the South, including these families:

There’s Value in Volume with Deep South Consignments! A Family Member Sells!

Will Do Jace Healer-ET, E-94%

5-1 305 2 21,870 4.4% 954 3.7% 804 98DCR

Selling an “Adonis” heifer due in June to “Matinee.” The dam is a VG-88% “Rueben” with 21,530M followed by an E-90% dam with 5 records over 20,000M. Ed & Cheryl Ettinger, SC

Her Great-Granddaughter Sells!

SHF Sooner Sarita, E-93%

3-11 305 24,660 4.2% 1,032 3.4% 832 DHIR

Offering a “Maximus” heifer due in July to “Jace.” The dam is VG-85% followed by a VG-88% “Sambo” with 18,510M actual. The next dam is “Sarita.” Richard

Hay, MS

A Family Member Sells!

Gabys Hermitage Roxette, E-90%

4-1 305 21,640 4.9% 1,060 3.7% 799 DHIR

A “Militia” senior 2-year-old sells just fresh. The dam is a “Liberty” with 16,660M and is backed by a Very Good “Paramount.” The next dam is an “Adonis” followed by “Roxette.” Jeff Sullivan, AL

A Family Member Sells! Selling a P8 “Impuls” bred heifer due in May. The dam is Very Good with a 2 lactation average of 17,923-898-619 ME. The next dam is a VG-81% “Melvin.” Walter Barham, TN

More than 350 head sell! Sambo Mainstay, E-91%

7-9 305 22,600 4.6% 1,043 3.4% 776 96DCR

Offering a “Finalist” due in July to “Iatola.” The dam is “Country” followed by a VG-86% “Tidy” with two records over 20,000M. Sambo Mainstay is the next dam. Bush River Jerseys, SC

Molly Brook George Fawn, E-91%

4-6 283 19,390 5.3% 1,019 3.4% 659 DHIR

From Molly Brook Farms “Flower” family sells a “Jacinto” due in June to “Iatola.” The dam is sired by a “Jace” son and backed by a VG-85% dam. The next dam is an E-90% “Berretta” followed by “Fawn.” John & Sam McReynolds, MS

Other consignors include: Chapman Jersey Farm, NC; Ray Elmore, NC; Deerview Jerseys, NC; Piedmont Jerseys, NC; Treasure Chest Jerseys, NC; Her-Man Jerseys, SC; McKee Jerseys, AL; Maple Hill Farm, OH; Senn-Sational Jerseys, SC; L. D. Peeler, SC; Clint Wall, MS and many more to come.

100 head from Cedarcrest Farms sell including these highlights: Selling a P9 “Matinee” born in May 2010. Her dam is an E-90% “Centurion” with 20,580M followed by a Very Good “Jaggar.” Offering a P6 “Jaces Jake” heifer out of a VG-83% “Cosmo.” The grandam is E-94% with 23,540M and 1,064F. A P8 “Militia” sells due in September to “Magenta.” The dam is a Very Good Greenridge Icon-ET followed by an Excellent dam with 19,930M. This P9 “Action” sells due in September to “Magenta.” Her dam is a VG-83% “Jaces Jake.” The next dam is VG-85% with 2 lactation average of 17,000-772-607 ME. Selling a P9 “Matinee” due in October to “Jaces Jake.” The dam is a “Country with 19,060M.

Offering a P8 “Action” that sells fresh just before the sale. Her dam is a VG-84% “Award” with 16,490M followed by a “Mecca” with 16,090M. A P7 “Belshazar” sells due in September to “Country.” The dam is VG-82% with a 2 lactation average of 19,081-833-643 ME. Selling a P8 “Blaise” due in October to “Sambo.” The dam is a VG-82% “Country” followed by a VG-81% dam with two records over 20,000M actual. Offering a bred heifer sired by “Jaces Jake.” The dam is an E-92% “Pitino” with 19,890M. A “Alamo” heifer sells due in September to Belles Nix-ET. Her dam is a VG-81% Belle Online-ET with two records over 17,000M.

Covington Headlines North Carolina Meeting North Carolina Jersey breeders met on January 22, 2011, at the Agriculture Center in Statesville. They were brought upto-date on dairy topics by keynote speaker, Calvin Covington, and a number of other industry leaders and honored their peers for achievements in the past year. Covington, former executive secretary of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey (NAJ) Inc. and retired Chief Executive Officer of Southeast Milk Inc., reported that 2010 was much better for the dairy industry than 2009, and that milk prices for 2011 look even more promising, thanks, in part, to a strong export market. He told the group that the National Milk Producers Federation has proposed a mandatory supply management plan. Covington believes the plan could stymie growth of the Jersey breed because overproduction penalties would have a greater impact on Jersey producers. Covington also mentioned there are proposals to reduce the four-class pricing system to two classes. Jersey producers have made money with the current system, he noted, because exports, largely in the form of powder, have helped increase prices. Because of this, it may be advantageous for Jersey producers to keep the current system in place. Other proposals recommend eliminating the dairy price support program and the milk income

President Dennis Leamon and W. R. Lutz, on the left, present Ken Vaughn and his wife, Bertie, with a certificate in honor of his nearly five decades of service to the organization.

President Leamon, left, gives the Kenneth R. Myatt Senior Trophy to Steven Wetmore for exhibiting the Grand Champion of the North Carolina State Fair Junior Jersey Show.

loss contract (MILC) program. Covington encouraged Jersey breeders to carefully study the proposals to determine their impact on the farm. The USDA’s Dairy Advisory Committee has recommended that California’s minimum standards for milk be adopted nationwide. At this point, it is unclear whether or not this recommendation will be included in the 2012 Farm Bill according to Covington. Jersey breeders heard from AJCA-NAJ Area Representative David Burris, who relayed details about the new JerseyBid. com program, which gives Jersey producers opportunity to buy Registered Jerseys online. Burris encouraged Jersey breeders to support the 2011 National Heifer Sale in Wisconsin as either consignor or buyer. The sale will be an all-donation event, with proceeds to fund Jersey Youth Academy and other national youth programs.

Dr. Steve Washburn, a professor and extension specialist in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University, reported on the 10th North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge. One of the host farms will be Piedmont Jerseys, owned by Corey and Bridgette Lutz, Lincolnton. Washburn also told the group that a new, double-10 rapid exit parlor being built at NC State’s dairy facility on Lake Wheeler Road is part of a long-term plan that includes a dairy store on campus. Dr. Brinton Hopkins, coordinator of the North Carolina Dairy Youth Program, highlighted accomplishments of some of North Carolina’s young people, including the state’s winning 4-H dairy quiz bowl team, which included Jersey juniors, Ja cob and Valerie Karriker, Mocksville. In largest participation in recent years,

Dennis Leamon earns the Myatt-Lutz Trophy for owning the cow that made the highest protein record in the state, Louie Lucky L Ellen.

The Ray Mayne Trophy for the state’s high milk record among cows under three yearsof-age is presented to Corey Lutz, right, for Piedmont Saber Peach.

Wayne Lutz, right, takes home the Biltmore Farms Cup for the cow with the highest fat record in the state, Deerview Jace Monia.

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the Rowan County team topped all other teams at the state level and then competed nationally at the North American International Livestock Exposition in November. Hopkins also recognized Jersey junior Janiece Leonard of Lexington, who won first in the state FFA Dairy Cattle Handlers event. She will travel to Indianapolis, Ind., to compete in the national contest. Jersey breeders heard from two other juniors whose awards had been partially supported by the club. Hannah Elmore of Statesville reported on her trip to the National 4-H Dairy Conference in Madison, Wis. She said the trip opened her eyes to the many opportunities for careers in the dairy industry. Secretary Shirley LeForge, Union Grove, read a letter from 2010 North Carolina Jersey Queen Shelby Jean Karriker, Mocksville, who thanked the organization for the opportunity to attend the national queen contest at The All American in November. She encouraged other juniors to participate in the program. Juniors and adults were recognized in an awards program. Cameron Lutz, Lincolnton, won the North Carolina Pot of Gold Production Contest and the youth production contest with his entry, Piedmont Kanai Sally. The daughter of Dogwood Hill Poseidon Kenai, GJPI +60, produced a record with an m.e. of 23,602– 1,092–836 and a dollar value of $4,076.82 at 1-10. She was consigned to the 2008 North Carolina Pot of Gold Sale by Corey Lutz. Cameron Lutz received a check in the amount of $1,375.04. Trey Huffard, Crockett, Va., placed second in the contest and earned $687.52. Mandy Lutz, Lincolnton, placed third, and received $412.50. Steven Wetmore, Mount Ulla, won the Kenneth Myatt Senior Trophy for exhibiting the Grand Champion at the North Carolina State Fair Junior Jersey Show,

Blackstone Stella. The Excellent-91% daughter of Lencrest Blackstone-ET, GJPI +56, produced 23,780 lbs. milk, 897 lbs. fat and 811 lbs. protein at 2-11. Ken Vaughn, with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, gave awards for individual cow production by age and herd averages. The Sunbeam Farms Trophy for high lifetime milk production and the Howard W. Odum Trophy for high lifetime fat production was earned by CMR Highland Heavenly Hash, owned by Coy M. Reese, Taylorsville. “Hash” is an Excellent-90% daughter of Highland Duncan Lester, GJPI -59, with lifetime credits of 243,634 lbs. milk, 10,548 lbs. fat and 8,713 lbs. protein in 11 lactations. The Ray Mayne Trophy for the highest 305-day milk record produced by cows less than three-years-old was presented to Piedmont Saber Peach, Very Good-88%, owned by Corey Lutz. “Peach” has a 2-8 record with an m.e. of 34,460–892–859. The Biltmore Farms Cup for high milk production among cows over three yearsof-age went to Deerview Jace Monia, Very Good-85%, owned by Charles Wayne Lutz, Mocksville. “Monia” made a record with an m.e. of 30,380–1,032–925 at 3-1. Louie Lucky L Ellen was the winner of the Myatt-Lutz Trophy for high protein production among all cows regard-

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Coy Reese, left, receives both the Howard W. Odum Trophy for the cow with high lifetime fat production and the Sunbeam Farms Trophy for high lifetime milk production for CMR Highland Heavenly Hash.

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less of age. “Ellen” is owned by Dennis T. Leamon, Statesville, and made a record with an m.e. of 29,730–1,225–969 at 2-10. Deerview Connection Trendy, Very Good-89%, owned by Avery Lutz, Radford, Va., made the state’s high fat record. The Jersey junior’s high-component fiveyear-old produced a record with an m.e. of 23,224–1,382–855 at 3-1. Leamon’s herd of Registered Jerseys, Lucky L Jerseys, was the high-producing herd in the state for milk, fat and protein, with a 2010 herd average of 19,817 lbs. milk, 861 lbs. fat and 665 lbs. protein on 181 cows. Lucky L Jerseys tied with Piedmont Jerseys as the state leader for average age at first calving, at 22 months. Piedmont Jerseys led the state for somatic cell count (SCC) with a SCC of 191 and a herd average of 17,187 lbs. milk, 744 lbs. fat and 596 lbs. protein on 254 cows. The herd owned by Brian Moore, Mount Ulla, had the lowest calving interval among the state’s Jersey herds, at 12.1 months. The herd average on the 46-cow herd is 19,813 lbs. milk, 840 lbs. fat and 664 lbs. protein, a mark that ranks second in the state for milk, fat and protein production. The North Carolina Jersey Breeders Association took the opportunity to recognize Ken Vaughn for his years of service to the organization with a certificate of appreciation. Vaughn has been working with dairy producers and youth to promote dairy in Iredell County since 1975. He helped North Carolina Jersey breeders host two annual meetings of the national Jersey organizations, chairing the transportation committee; scheduled countless meetings; organized numerous clinics and workshops; scored dairy judging contests and coached dairy judging teams; helped with district shows; and even acted as a chaperone with his wife, Bertie, at the National 4-H Dairy Conference. Vaughn also was honored by the state extension service with the Old North State Award in July 2010 for his nearly five decades of service. The North Carolina and Virginia Field Day will be hosted by Brian Moore on July 16, 2011, at the farm in Mount Ulla. Consignments for the Pot of Gold Sale have been promised from Corey Lutz, Kevin Lutz, Lincolnton, Brian Moore, Coy Reese and a breeder from Virginia. Officers were elected as follows: Corey Lutz, president; Major Bond, Hickory, vice president; Shirley LeForge, secretary; and Coy Reese, treasurer. Directors elected to serve three-year terms were: Mike Corn, Fletcher; Dennis Leamon; Shirley LeForge; Corey Lutz; W. R. Lutz, Newton; and Brian Moore. JERSEY JOURNAL

April 8 - Louisville, Kentucky Show: 12:00 noon - Sale: 4:00 p.m. Offering 60 lots from the breed’s most recognized families!

GR CCJ Barber Molly, E-95%

Rockin J Jade Maggie, E-94%

8-5 305 24,540 5.5% 1,343 3.7% 916 95DCR Her “Centurion” senior 2-year-old daughter sells. She has 4 Excellent maternal sisters. Charles Arlen, IA

Ashanda Dean Bambi, E-95%

2 lactations average 15,677-720-553 ME Her “Magic” daughter sells fresh and short bred to “TBone Polo.” The next dam is an E-92% Duncan Chief with 25,470M, 1,086F and 885P. Cedarcrest Farm, AL

8-3 305 3x 23,710 4.4% 1,045 3.5% 828 87DCR Selling her “Parade Louie” granddaughter. She is due in July to “TBone.” The dam is a VG-83% “Country.” John McReynolds III & Mary Margaret McReynolds, MS

Surefire Donna, VG-86%

2nd Aged Cow, 2007 NY Spring Carousel Her “Jackknife” summer yearling granddaughter sells. The dam was 2nd Senior 2-Year-Old at the 2010 KY State Fair. Don & Lydia Turner, KY

Jude Cassidy of Family Hill, E-94%

Butterfield Pariseanne-ET, E-92%

3rd Aged Cow, 2009 Illinois State Fair Offering her Very Good “Furor” daughter. The grandam is E-95% and was the 1998 All American Aged Cow. Brett Woker, IL

3-11 305 22,390 4.3% 954 3.4% 754 91DCR Selling her “Walker” November 2010 granddaughter. The dam is an E-90% “Duaiseoir.” Lynn Lee, TN

Forces Berta, E-92%

1st Senior 3-Year-Old, 2009 Indiana State Fair Selling her “Action” senior 2-year-old. The grandam is a Very Good “Jace.” Stephen, Bradley & John White, IN

Stephan Sparkler Vera-ET, E-95%

Grand Champion, 2009 Central National Show Selling 5 #1 “Remake” embryos out of “Vera.” The embryos are backed by five Excellent dams! Greg & Joel Bourne, OH

Crockett Farms Golden Glenna-ET, VG-87%

2-10 305 17,640 5.2% 919 3.4% 604 98DCR Her May 2010 “Bowtie” daughter sells. The grandam is the former fat champion, “Golden,” E-94%. Gregory Lavan, OH

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Other consignments coming from:Brundige & Pendleton, KY; Kirchdoerfer Jerseys, MO; David O’Bryan, KY; Chad & Brooke Powers, KY; Brittany Core, KY; Zike Jersey Farm, IN; BoydLee Jerseys, TN; University of Tennessee, TN; Paul Moss, TN; Pat Elmore, KY; Dick Miller & Family, IN; James Arnold, IN; Hixson Jerseys, PA; and many more.

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PERFORMANCE REPORT Top 25 Records in History and National Class Leader List The Top 25 Records for Milk, Protein and Fat completed in the history of AJCA production testing programs are listed below. The National Class Leader List summarizes the 10 highest lactations for milk, protein, fat, and cheese yield in nine age categories. Lactations are 305 days (or less) in length and are official on the AJCA records. These lists include lactations added to the database through December 31, 2010. To qualify for these

lists, all test days included in a completed 305- or 365-day lactation record must occur in a herd or herds enrolled in the Production Records Plus, TPE-Plus, or REAP Plus programs. An asterisk in the column after days milked indicates that the animal was milked more than twice daily during part or all of the lactation. A “V” following the record indicates that it has been verified.

NAME–OWNER

YEAR AGE DAYS

TOP 25 CHEESE YIELD OVERALL MAINSTREAM BARKLY JUBILEE 08 4-08 365 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA MAINSTREAM BARKLY JUBILEE 07 3-06 365 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA QA/WF HALLMARK DELIRIOUS 06 4-01 365 OSBORN DEBORAH C & WAVERLY FARMS, KEYMAR, MD BRIDON JUNO BANGO 05 7-07 365 TIGHE JOHN & SUBJECT RUSSELL, SOUTH HERO, VT QUEEN-ACRES MILLENIUM LIBBY-ET 08 4-06 365 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD COTTONWOOD MERRY VIOLET 03 6-04 365 MAACK, GINA, CLOVERDALE, OR MAINSTREAM JACE SHELLY 10 4-03 352 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA BRIDON JUNO BANGO 04 6-07 352 TIGHE JOHN & SUBJECT RUSSELL, SOUTH HERO, VT MAINSTREAM BERRETTA JOY 03 4-09 365 KORTUS, MELISSA R, LYNDEN, WA NORSE STAR HALLMARK BOOTIE 07 3-00 365 * FREMSTAD, JEANA MARIE, WESTBY, WI MAINSTREAM JACE SHELLY 08 3-00 365 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA QUEEN-ACRES FLIRTATIOUS BARBER 08 7-06 365 QUEEN-ACRES JERSEYS, KEYMAR, MD SAYBROOK WHISTLING MISCHIFF 07 4-01 365 TIGHE JOHN & SUBJECT RUSSELL, SOUTH HERO, VT SAYBROOK PATRICK LUCKY 04 6-11 365 SUBJECT RUSSELL & YOUSE SCOTT, SOUTH HERO, VT QUEEN-ACRES FLIRTATIOUS BARBER 06 5-08 365 QUEEN-ACRES JERSEYS, KEYMAR, MD NORMANDELL KHAN ARIEL 01 4-03 365 NORSE STAR JERSEYS, WESTBY, WI SUNSET CANYON MBSB ANTHEM-ET 03 5-04 365 RIVER VALLEY FARM, TREMONT, IL MAINSTREAM HALLMARK SERENA 08 4-04 365 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA MAINSTREAM BERRETTA JOY 02 3-02 365 KORTUS, MELISSA R, LYNDEN, WA BW PARADE CORINE D27 06 4-02 365 * BRENTWOOD FARMS, ORLAND, CA MAINSTREAM BARKLY SHERATON 08 4-04 365 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA BRIDON JUNO BANGO 07 8-10 365 TIGHE JOHN & SUBJECT RUSSELL, SOUTH HERO, VT GREENRIDGE BERRETTA ACCENT 00 3-11 365 * ORISIO, RAYMOND, KINGSBURG, CA SELECT LILY OF MAINSTREAM 08 7-08 365 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA HAVS IATOLA TOPAZ 10 1-10 365 KORTUS, MICHAEL R, LYNDEN, WA NAME–OWNER

YEAR AGE DAYS

MILK

55,590 2,550 1,796 6,201 49,250 2,251 1,645 5,682 44,611 2,411 1,641 5,676 41,584 2,119 1,635 5,661 43,331 2,054 1,653 5,583 44,120 2,070 1,593 5,509 42,670 2,072 1,564 5,467 39,790 2,084 1,536 5,317 44,930 2,267 1,516 5,238 39,239 2,827 1,500 5,191 40,530 1,924 1,514 5,180 41,518 2,071 1,493 5,163

YEAR AGE DAYS

MILK

ORISIO, RAYMOND, KINGSBURG, CA BRIDON JUNO BANGO 05 7-07 365 41,584 TIGHE JOHN & SUBJECT RUSSELL, SOUTH HERO, VT QUEEN-ACRES FLIRTATIOUS BARBER 08 7-06 365 41,518 QUEEN-ACRES JERSEYS, KEYMAR, MD MAINSTREAM CHOICE SHASTA 05 4-02 365 41,470 KORTUS, MELISSA R, LYNDEN, WA QUEEN-ACRES MILLENIUM SUNFLOWER 08 3-08 365 41,397 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD QUEEN-ACRES MILLENIUM SUNFLOWER 08 5-04 305 40,990 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD MAINSTREAM BERRETTA JOY 02 3-02 365 40,850 KORTUS, MELISSA R, LYNDEN, WA QUEEN-ACRES BARBER BOOPER 06 8-00 365 40,616 LIPPY, REBECCAH, KEYMAR, MD MAINSTREAM JACE SHELLY 08 3-00 365 40,530 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA BW PARADE CORINE D27 06 4-02 365 * 40,530 BRENTWOOD FARMS, ORLAND, CA QUEEN-ACRES FLIRTATIOUS BARBER 06 5-08 365 40,491 QUEEN-ACRES JERSEYS, KEYMAR, MD SUNSET CANYON MONTANA MISCHIEF 08 7-07 365 40,391 JENSEN, NATHAN A, CLOVERDALE, OR STONEY HOLLOW BOMBER JACKIE 08 3-02 365 40,290 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA

FAT PROTEIN

2,119 1,635 5,661 2,071 1,493 5,163 1,679 1,400 4,624 1,569 1,385 4,428 1,413 1,389 4,188 1,816 1,467 4,940 1,992 1,366 4,719 1,924 1,514 5,180 1,936 1,417 4,898 2,152 1,444 4,993 2,364 1,316 4,544 1,818 1,388 4,797

38,137 2,072 1,482 5,130 37,986 2,136 1,443 4,994 40,491 2,152 1,444 4,993 43,023 1,914 1,529 4,970 V 37,087 1,732 1,383 4,961 37,200 1,927 1,428 4,943 40,850 1,816 1,467 4,940 40,530 1,936 1,417 4,898 45,440 1,835 1,421 4,895 36,697 1,881 1,411 4,884 41,610 1,943 1,501 4,880 V 39,640 1,977 1,402 4,847 37,860 1,914 1,285 4,835

MILK

TOP MILK OVERALL MAINSTREAM BARKLY JUBILEE 08 4-08 365 55,590 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA MAINSTREAM BARKLY JUBILEE 07 3-06 365 49,250 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA MAINSTREAM BARKLY SHERATON 08 4-04 365 45,440 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA MAINSTREAM BERRETTA JOY 03 4-09 365 44,930 KORTUS, MELISSA R, LYNDEN, WA QA/WF HALLMARK DELIRIOUS 06 4-01 365 44,611 OSBORN DEBORAH C & WAVERLY FARMS, KEYMAR, MD QUEEN-ACRES MILLENIUM LILLIAN-ET 08 4-11 365 44,467 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD PAGE-CREST COUNCILLER SARA 08 4-04 365 * 44,304 PAGE, DEREK LEON, MOUNT VERNON, MO COTTONWOOD MERRY VIOLET 03 6-04 365 44,120 MAACK, GINA, CLOVERDALE, OR QUEEN-ACRES MILLENIUM LIBBY-ET 08 4-06 365 43,331 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD NORMANDELL KHAN ARIEL 01 4-03 365 43,023 NORSE STAR JERSEYS, WESTBY, WI MAINSTREAM JACE SHELLY 10 4-03 352 42,670 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA SUNSET CANYON MONTANA MISCHIEF 06 5-11 365 42,034 JENSEN, NATHAN A, CLOVERDALE, OR GREENRIDGE BERRETTA ACCENT 00 3-11 365 * 41,610

march 2011

FAT PROTEIN CY

FAT PROTEIN

2,550 1,796 6,201 2,251 1,645 5,682 1,835 1,421 4,895 2,267 1,516 5,238 2,411 1,641 5,676 1,749 1,457 4,813 2,395 1,378 4,755 2,070 1,593 5,509 2,054 1,653 5,583 1,914 1,529 4,970 V 2,072 1,564 5,467 2,146 1,347 4,650 1,943 1,501 4,880 V

TOP PROTEIN OVERALL MAINSTREAM BARKLY JUBILEE 08 4-08 365 55,590 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA QUEEN-ACRES MILLENIUM LIBBY-ET 08 4-06 365 43,331 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD MAINSTREAM BARKLY JUBILEE 07 3-06 365 49,250 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA QA/WF HALLMARK DELIRIOUS 06 4-01 365 44,611 OSBORN DEBORAH C & WAVERLY FARMS, KEYMAR, MD BRIDON JUNO BANGO 05 7-07 365 41,584 TIGHE JOHN & SUBJECT RUSSELL, SOUTH HERO, VT COTTONWOOD MERRY VIOLET 03 6-04 365 44,120 MAACK, GINA, CLOVERDALE, OR MAINSTREAM JACE SHELLY 10 4-03 352 42,670 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA BRIDON JUNO BANGO 04 6-07 352 39,790 TIGHE JOHN & SUBJECT RUSSELL, SOUTH HERO, VT NORMANDELL KHAN ARIEL 01 4-03 365 43,023 NORSE STAR JERSEYS, WESTBY, WI MAINSTREAM BERRETTA JOY 03 4-09 365 44,930 KORTUS, MELISSA R, LYNDEN, WA MAINSTREAM JACE SHELLY 08 3-00 365 40,530 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA GREENRIDGE BERRETTA ACCENT 00 3-11 365 * 41,610 ORISIO, RAYMOND, KINGSBURG, CA NORSE STAR HALLMARK BOOTIE 07 3-00 365 * 39,239 FREMSTAD, JEANA MARIE, WESTBY, WI QUEEN-ACRES FLIRTATIOUS BARBER 08 7-06 365 41,518 QUEEN-ACRES JERSEYS, KEYMAR, MD SAYBROOK WHISTLING MISCHIFF 07 4-01 365 38,137 TIGHE JOHN & SUBJECT RUSSELL, SOUTH HERO, VT MAINSTREAM BERRETTA JOY 02 3-02 365 40,850 KORTUS, MELISSA R, LYNDEN, WA GRAND BELL I GABRIEL 99 4-11 365 38,092 CLF LLC, OLDWICK, NJ QUEEN-ACRES MILLENIUM LILLIAN-ET 08 4-11 365 44,467 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD BARBS MBSB DAYETTA-ET 97 3-06 365 35,910 MASON WILLIAM & BARBARA, BUHL, ID QUEEN-ACRES FLIRTATIOUS BARBER 06 5-08 365 40,491 QUEEN-ACRES JERSEYS, KEYMAR, MD SAYBROOK PATRICK LUCKY 04 6-11 365 37,986 SUBJECT RUSSELL & YOUSE SCOTT, SOUTH HERO, VT NORSE STAR JUDE BERRY 07 3-10 365 * 38,669 NORSE STAR JERSEYS, WESTBY, WI MAINSTREAM HALLMARK SERENA 08 4-04 365 37,200 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA GOLDEN MBSB OF TWIN HAVEN-ET 00 4-01 365 34,876 FRANZER, DAVID, COLDWATER, OH MAINSTREAM BARKLY SHERATON 08 4-04 365 45,440 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA TOP 25 FAT OVERALL NORSE STAR HALLMARK BOOTIE

3-00

2,550 1,796 6,201 2,054 1,653 5,583 2,251 1,645 5,682 2,411 1,641 5,676 2,119 1,635 5,661 2,070 1,593 5,509 2,072 1,564 5,467 2,084 1,536 5,317 1,914 1,529 4,970 V 2,267 1,516 5,238 1,924 1,514 5,180 1,943 1,501 4,880 V 2,827 1,500 5,191 2,071 1,493 5,163 2,072 1,482 5,130 1,816 1,467 4,940 1,980 1,460 4,751 1,749 1,457 4,813 1,439 1,451 4,203 V 2,152 1,444 4,993 2,136 1,443 4,994 1,737 1,431 4,766 1,927 1,428 4,943 2,421 1,424 4,637 1,835 1,421 4,895

365 * 39,239

2,827

1,500

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PERFORMANCE REPORT (continued from page 75) FREMSTAD, JEANA MARIE, WESTBY, WI MAINSTREAM BARKLY JUBILEE 08 4-08 365 55,590 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA GOLDEN MBSB OF TWIN HAVEN-ET 00 4-01 365 34,876 FRANZER, DAVID, COLDWATER, OH QA/WF HALLMARK DELIRIOUS 06 4-01 365 44,611 OSBORN DEBORAH C & WAVERLY FARMS, KEYMAR, MD PAGE-CREST COUNCILLER SARA 08 4-04 365 * 44,304 PAGE, DEREK LEON, MOUNT VERNON, MO SUNSET CANYON MONTANA MISCHIEF 08 7-07 365 40,391 JENSEN, NATHAN A, CLOVERDALE, OR FRIENDLY VALLEY MECCA STARLIT 08 4-05 305 * 34,270 KESSENICH, NATALIE, DE FOREST, WI MAINSTREAM BERRETTA JOY 03 4-09 365 44,930 KORTUS, MELISSA R, LYNDEN, WA MAINSTREAM BARKLY JUBILEE 07 3-06 365 49,250 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA QUEEN-ACRES FLIRTATIOUS BARBER 06 5-08 365 40,491 QUEEN-ACRES JERSEYS, KEYMAR, MD SUNSET CANYON LEMVIG MAID 4-ET 08 5-02 365 30,508 SILVA, ERIC LEONARD, BEAVER, OR SUNSET CANYON MONTANA MISCHIEF 06 5-11 365 42,034 JENSEN, NATHAN A, CLOVERDALE, OR SAYBROOK PATRICK LUCKY 04 6-11 365 37,986 SUBJECT RUSSELL & YOUSE SCOTT, SOUTH HERO, VT HI-LAND PARAMOUNT PATRIC 09 5-01 305 * 35,650 FREMSTAD, JORY, WESTBY, WI SUNSET CANYON PER AMITY-ET 05 3-01 365 * 35,838 SILVA, ERIC LEONARD, BEAVER, OR BRIDON JUNO BANGO 05 7-07 365 41,584 TIGHE JOHN & SUBJECT RUSSELL, SOUTH HERO, VT BRIDON JUNO BANGO 04 4-11 365 35,244 TIGHE JOHN & SUBJECT RUSSELL, SOUTH HERO, VT HILLVIEW TRADER BABKA 02 6-00 365 32,598 SORENSONS HILLVIEW JERSEY FARM INC, PINE RIVER, WI PIEDMONT FIRST MELODY-ET 04 5-00 365 36,098 PETZOLD, FREDERICK T, HAMILTON, OH BRIDON JUNO BANGO 04 6-07 352 39,790 TIGHE JOHN & SUBJECT RUSSELL, SOUTH HERO, VT BARBERS KARL STELLA 04 6-00 305 34,430 COVERT DOUG & MOLLY, HUDSON, MI HURONIA REMAKE KATE 38F 05 4-04 365 36,573 PEASE, HEATHER, SUSQUEHANNA, PA MAINSTREAM JACE SHELLY 10 4-03 352 42,670 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA SAYBROOK WHISTLING MISCHIFF 07 4-01 365 38,137 TIGHE JOHN & SUBJECT RUSSELL, SOUTH HERO, VT QUEEN-ACRES FLIRTATIOUS BARBER 08 7-06 365 41,518 QUEEN-ACRES JERSEYS, KEYMAR, MD

2,550 1,796 6,201 2,421 1,424 4,637 2,411 1,641 5,676 2,395 1,378 4,755 2,364 1,316 4,544 2,332 1,036 3,572 2,267 1,516 5,238 2,251 1,645 5,682 2,152 1,444 4,993 2,150 1,302 4,512 2,146 1,347 4,650 2,136 1,443 4,994 2,130 1,391 4,815 2,121 1,188 4,103 2,119 1,635 5,661 2,117 1,365 4,725 2,100 1,180 3,836 2,089 1,336 4,622 2,084 1,536 5,317 2,081 1,156 3,993 2,077 1,352 4,677 2,072 1,564 5,467 2,072 1,482 5,130 2,071 1,493 5,163

NATIONAL CLASS LEADER LIST—CHEESE YIELD: YEARLING (305 Cheese Yield) HAVS IATOLA TOPAZ 09 1-10 305 32,270 1,615 1,079 KORTUS, MICHAEL R, LYNDEN, WA NORSE STAR ABE TINKER 08 1-11 305 * 33,520 1,494 1,056 NORSE STAR JERSEYS, WESTBY, WI MAINSTREAM JACE SHELLY 06 1-10 305 29,290 1,455 1,047 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA DE BOER MONTGOMERY M1475 05 1-11 305 * 24,990 1,311 1,001 DEBOER, NICO, CHANDLER, TX GOFF JACE 4776 07 1-11 305 * 22,200 1,243 977 GOFF, BUSTER, HOBBS, NM CDF MISTER T BROOK U1754 99 1-10 305 27,850 1,291 1,029 SILVA, ERIC LEONARD, BEAVER, OR CDF DUNKIRK MANNIX E19717 07 1-08 305 27,500 1,429 965 C & S LIVESTOCK, HILMAR, CA STAR JERSEY BERRETTA HARMONY 98 1-10 289 26,280 1,185 1,094 CREWS, GEORGE, STAR, ID GR HOCKETT DUNKIRK G1873 07 1-10 305 * 30,620 1,210 1,005 HOCKETT, KEITH S, RANDLEMAN, NC MAINSTREAM BARKLY JUBILEE 05 1-11 305 29,500 1,247 952 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA JR 2 YEAR OLD (305 CHEESE YIELD) QUEEN-ACRES MILLENIUM SUNFLOWER 05 2-05 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD QUEEN-ACRES DELIVERANCE FIGI 07 2-00 HOPE ACRES LLC, YORK, PA MAINSTREAM BOMBER SHADOW 09 2-05 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA MAINSTREAM PRH JULIEMAE-ET 09 2-01 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA AHLEM JACE CHARM 15069-ET 07 2-01 WUSSOW, KAILA, CECIL, WI COVERTS JACE GENIE 08 2-02 COVERT DOUG & MOLLY, HUDSON, MI GOFF JACE 5436 08 2-00 GOFF, BUSTER, HOBBS, NM MAINSTREAM AWARD SHAVON 10 2-01 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA NORSE STAR JURIS CAMDYN 08 2-01 NORSE STAR JERSEYS, WESTBY, WI FRERICHS YOGI KHAN ACE 06 2-01 WUBS, RICHARD, CHANDLER, TX SR 2 YEAR OLD (305 CHEESE YIELD) NORSE STAR ILLUSION LENA NORSE STAR JERSEYS, WESTBY, WI PR NORSE STAR STEVEN EVA NORSE STAR JERSEYS, WESTBY, WI PR HOCKETT HB K374

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3,727 3,644 3,620 3,466 3,351 3,346 3,335 3,329 V 3,325 3,286

305 34,340 1,474 1,155 3,955 305 24,050 1,382 1,107 3,757 305 31,980 1,581 1,082 3,738 305 30,320 1,279 1,143 3,636 305 * 33,550 1,546 1,048 3,616 305 29,630 1,524 1,020 3,525 305 * 32,220 1,193 1,160 3,521 305 30,770 1,497 1,013 3,498 V 305 * 28,270 1,653 1,000 3,457 305 * 28,550 1,545

991 3,425

08 2-10 305 * 27,990 1,932 1,265 4,387 07 2-11 305 * 36,090 1,582 1,196 4,130 05 2-11 305 * 35,070 1,556 1,170 4,041

HOCKETT, KEITH S, RANDLEMAN, NC FOUR SPRINGS CHOICE CHELSEA-P 05 2-10 305 33,980 HARDY, TUCKER, BELLEVILLE, PA LANIS LEXI OF STAR JERSEY 95 2-11 305 30,000 CREWS, RAYCENE, BOISE, ID K&K KODY FLORY EMILY 08 2-11 305 28,560 KRACHT, ALLEN, NEWTON, WI UNDERGROUND REMAKE DIAMOND 07 2-09 305 31,300 TIGHE JOHN & SUBJECT RUSSELL, SOUTH HERO, VT STAR JERSEY LUCKY 97 2-10 305 29,050 CREWS, GEORGE, STAR, ID WAUNAKEE JACE PANNY-ET 10 2-11 305 * 29,170 LAUFENBERG, GERALD, MOUNT HOREB, WI STAR JERSEY BERRETTA MAGIC 99 2-09 305 28,510 CREWS, RAYCENE, BOISE, ID Jr 3 Year Old (305 Cheese Yield) NORSE STAR HALLMARK BOOTIE 06 3-00 FREMSTAD, JEANA MARIE, WESTBY, WI DOWN HOME MONTANA BRITA 03 3-03 WUBS, RICHARD, CHANDLER, TX MAINSTREAM JACE SHELLY 08 3-00 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA QUEEN-ACRES MILLENIUM LIBBY-ET 06 3-04 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD MAINSTREAM JACE MAUAI 09 3-01 KORTUS, MICHAEL R, LYNDEN, WA STAR JERSEY BERRETTA HARMONY 00 3-05 CREWS, GEORGE, STAR, ID MAINSTREAM ROCKET JADA 09 3-01 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA SCHIRM ROCKET VINTAGE-ET 08 3-00 KORTUS, MICHAEL R, LYNDEN, WA STONEY HOLLOW BOMBER JACKIE 07 3-02 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA MAINSTREAM BERRETTA JOY 02 3-02 KORTUS, MELISSA R, LYNDEN, WA Sr 3 Year Old (305 Cheese Yield) SWEET PEAS IMPERIAL KASSIE 06 3-06 PEASE, HEATHER, SUSQUEHANNA, PA MAINSTREAM BARKLY JUBILEE 07 3-06 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA CAREBEAR SATURN ELLY 05 3-09 MAXHAM, JILL, SOUTH HERO, VT MAINSTREAM PRH JULIEMAE-ET 10 3-06 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA QUEEN-ACRES LUCKY PERIMITER 06 3-08 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD GREENRIDGE BERRETTA ACCENT 00 3-11 ORISIO, RAYMOND, KINGSBURG, CA PRICELAND DECLO BRANDY-ET 05 3-10 WUBS, RICHARD, CHANDLER, TX SELECT LILY OF MAINSTREAM 02 3-07 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA WANDERING MEADOWS STEANA-ET 07 3-06 COVERT DOUG & MOLLY, HUDSON, MI JENKS BOLD DAN LINDY 03 3-09 JENKS, WILLIAM H (JIM), MARATHON, WI

1,481 1,189 4,016 1,387 1,320 3,952 V 1,443 1,110 3,842 1,339 1,184 3,789 1,324 1,223 3,721 V 1,850 1,062 3,673 1,348 1,148 3,657 V

305 * 34,427 2,428 1,303 4,509 305 * 35,530 1,677 1,274 4,405 305 33,100 1,563 1,231 4,208 305 33,740 1,588 1,210 4,184 305 33,520 1,590 1,207 4,173 305 31,960 1,468 1,351 4,119 305 33,120 1,495 1,173 4,016 305 30,880 1,487 1,162 3,992 305 33,760 1,489 1,157 3,982 305 33,860 1,422 1,207 3,949

292 34,120 1,762 1,395 4,761 305 41,250 1,876 1,368 4,724 305 34,870 1,715 1,311 4,536 305 32,570 1,659 1,264 4,375 V 305 32,350 1,828 1,232 4,263 305 35,230 1,685 1,275 4,145 V 305 * 32,320 1,445 1,312 4,141 305 32,060 1,625 1,172 4,053 305 33,180 1,562 1,172 4,051 305 * 30,600 1,502 1,175 4,035

Jr 4 Year Old (305 Cheese Yield) MAINSTREAM JACE SHELLY 09 4-03 305 37,210 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA PRAIRIE HARBOUR LEGION JOPAI 09 4-04 305 34,630 PRAIRIE HARBOUR JERSEYS, GLENCOE, MN QA/WF HALLMARK DELIRIOUS 05 4-01 305 36,650 OSBORN DEBORAH C & WAVERLY FARMS, KEYMAR, MD NORMANDELL KHAN ARIEL 01 4-03 305 36,780 NORSE STAR JERSEYS, WESTBY, WI MAINSTREAM HALLMARK SERENA 07 4-04 305 33,390 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA SAYBROOK WHISTLING MISCHIFF 06 4-01 305 32,790 TIGHE JOHN & SUBJECT RUSSELL, SOUTH HERO, VT DE BOER BERRETTA F712 05 4-01 305 * 35,670 DEBOER, NICO, CHANDLER, TX BUDDVU ALLYS LOU-ET 04 4-03 305 30,530 TOLLENAAR JERSEYS, ELK GROVE, CA BUTTERFIELD BARBER PRAYER 08 4-04 305 * 33,460 PAGE, DEREK LEON, MOUNT VERNON, MO SCHIRM ROCKET VINTAGE-ET 09 4-02 305 34,510 KORTUS, MICHAEL R, LYNDEN, WA Sr 4 Year Old (305 Cheese Yield) MAINSTREAM BARKLY JUBILEE 08 4-08 305 45,560 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA QUEEN-ACRES MILLENIUM LIBBY-ET 07 4-06 305 38,130 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD MAINSTREAM BERRETTA JOY 03 4-09 305 38,550 KORTUS, MELISSA R, LYNDEN, WA MAINSTREAM BOMBER JAZZY-ET 10 4-10 305 37,430 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA BRIDON JUNO BANGO 03 4-11 305 31,645 TIGHE JOHN & SUBJECT RUSSELL, SOUTH HERO, VT FOUR SPRINGS REMAKE RACHEL 04 4-09 305 35,830 WICKER J CRAIG & SUSAN E, CENTRE HALL, PA QUEEN-ACRES MILLENIUM LILLIAN-ET 07 4-11 305 38,550 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD DUNKER PETER OAKLEY 99 4-06 305 30,030 CREWS, RAYCENE, BOISE, ID DEERVIEW ELEVATION BILTMORE 05 4-08 305 * 31,160 DEBOER, NICO, CHANDLER, TX MICHAEL CENTURION DARLA 09 4-11 305 * 35,130 WUSSOW KAILA & COLIN, CECIL, WI

1,802 1,365 4,721 1,713 1,369 4,644 1,953 1,310 4,529 1,662 1,302 4,462 V 1,721 1,276 4,416 1,763 1,267 4,385 1,587 1,294 4,334 1,720 1,251 4,333 1,652 1,252 4,331 1,619 1,223 4,228

2,118 1,477 5,099 1,771 1,426 4,813 2,016 1,300 4,491 1,647 1,246 4,303 V 1,953 1,233 4,268 1,783 1,220 4,215 1,511 1,246 4,138 1,493 1,250 4,024 V 1,489 1,178 4,018 1,732 1,158 3,999 V

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5 Thru 9 Year Old (305 Cheese Yield) HI-LAND PARAMOUNT PATRIC 09 5-01 305 * 35,650 FREMSTAD, JORY, WESTBY, WI BRIDON JUNO BANGO 05 7-07 305 35,398 TIGHE JOHN & SUBJECT RUSSELL, SOUTH HERO, VT MAINSTREAM JACE SHELLY 10 5-04 305 38,210 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA BRIDON JUNO BANGO 04 6-07 305 35,469 TIGHE JOHN & SUBJECT RUSSELL, SOUTH HERO, VT COTTONWOOD MERRY VIOLET 03 6-04 305 37,640 MAACK, GINA, CLOVERDALE, OR MAINSTREAM HALLMARK SERENA 08 5-05 305 34,270 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA QUEEN-ACRES FLIRTATIOUS BARBER 07 7-06 305 35,560 QUEEN-ACRES JERSEYS, KEYMAR, MD QUEEN-ACRES FLIRTATIOUS BARBER 08 8-08 305 32,960 QUEEN-ACRES JERSEYS, KEYMAR, MD LADYHOLM-N JEWELS JADE 06 5-09 305 34,400 PEASE, HEATHER, SUSQUEHANNA, PA AHLEM PARAMOUNT CORA 2984 09 5-04 305 * 32,520 AHLEM, WILLIAM JR, HILMAR, CA 10 Years & Over (305 Cheese Yield) LANI OF STAR JERSEY 00 10-06 286 32,400 CREWS, RAYCENE, BOISE, ID LADYHOLM-N JEWELS JADE 10 10-01 305 30,410 PEASE, HEATHER, SUSQUEHANNA, PA TRIPLE S FANCYS BRANDI 02 10-05 305 32,150 KIPP THOMAS & ABBY, HAZEL GREEN, WI SELECT LILY OF MAINSTREAM 10 11-00 305 31,190 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA LAGERWEYS 285 SILKY 07 10-07 305 28,660 KORTUS, MELISSA R, LYNDEN, WA MASON BERRETTA JENETTA 02 10-04 305 * 27,050 DEBOER, NICO, CHANDLER, TX BARMORE BAUBLES PERFECT VIEW-ET 09 10-04 302 27,380 MARCKS BARB & KEVIN, SEYMOUR, WI BARBERS KARL STELLA 09 11-00 305 29,830 COVERT DOUG & MOLLY, HUDSON, MI BERRYS SELECT SAPPHIRE SLOANE-ET 08 10-00 305 30,470 OSBORN DEBORAH C & STILES PAUL L, KEYMAR, MD BELVIDERE TOP BRASS MAGICAL-ET 96 10-03 305 28,490 CREWS, RAYCENE, BOISE, ID NATIONAL CLASS LEADER LIST—MILK: YEARLING (305 MILK) NORSE STAR ABE TINKER 08 1-11 305 * 33,520 NORSE STAR JERSEYS, WESTBY, WI HAVS IATOLA TOPAZ 09 1-10 305 32,270 KORTUS, MICHAEL R, LYNDEN, WA GR HOCKETT ELI G1895 07 1-09 305 * 31,940 GREEN VALLEY FARMS, RANDLEMAN, NC GR HOCKETT DUNKIRK G1873 07 1-10 305 * 30,620 HOCKETT, KEITH S, RANDLEMAN, NC MAINSTREAM BARKLY JUBILEE 05 1-11 305 29,500 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA MAINSTREAM JACE SHELLY 06 1-10 305 29,290 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA HOCKETT BRAZO K661 07 1-09 305 * 29,230 HOCKETT, KEITH S, RANDLEMAN, NC PR HOCKETT WINDUP K622 07 1-10 305 * 29,180 HOCKETT, KEITH S, RANDLEMAN, NC SVF MARK PHOENIX 10 1-07 305 * 28,140 MAINS DAIRY, NEWVILLE, PA GR HILMAR AUDI 19591 10 1-11 305 * 28,100 AHLEM, CHARLES, HILMAR, CA Jr 2 Year Old (305 Milk) QUEEN-ACRES MILLENIUM SUNFLOWER 05 2-05 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD AHLEM JACE CHARM 15069-ET 07 2-01 WUSSOW, KAILA, CECIL, WI GOFF JACE 5436 08 2-00 GOFF, BUSTER, HOBBS, NM MAINSTREAM BOMBER SHADOW 09 2-05 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA MAINSTREAM AWARD SHAVON 10 2-01 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA MAINSTREAM PRH JULIEMAE-ET 09 2-01 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA MAINSTREAM JACE MAUAI 08 2-00 KORTUS, MICHAEL R, LYNDEN, WA COVERTS JACE GENIE 08 2-02 COVERT DOUG & MOLLY, HUDSON, MI GR HOCKETT BARKLY K603 07 2-01 HOCKETT, KEITH S, RANDLEMAN, NC PAGE-CREST MARKSMAN JAMIE 06 2-00 PAGE, DEREK LEON, MOUNT VERNON, MO

1,799 1,380 4,777 2,016 1,379 4,768 V 1,846 1,345 4,654 1,708 1,330 4,574 1,653 1,279 4,419 1,767 1,262 4,363 1,672 1,240 4,290 1,946 1,236 4,274 1,709 1,229 4,252

1,391 1,330 3,968 V 1,433 1,095 3,786 1,469 1,047 3,615 1,464 1,030 3,557 1,328 1,006 3,477 1,244 1,059 3,464 1,277 1,019 3,457 1,370

990 3,419

1,216 1,041 3,387 1,205 1,096 3,359 V

1,494 1,056 3,644 1,615 1,079 3,727 738

942 2,484

1,210 1,005 3,325 1,247

952 3,286

1,455 1,047 3,620 938

983 2,865

853

879 2,579

1,052

851 2,855

1,101

850 2,931

305 34,340 1,474 1,155 3,955 305 * 33,550 1,546 1,048 3,616 305 * 32,220 1,193 1,160 3,521 305 31,980 1,581 1,082 3,738

PR HOCKETT PARAMOUNT G1889 HOCKETT, KEITH S, RANDLEMAN, NC K&K BILL CLAY CHANEY KRACHT, ALLEN, NEWTON, WI BW BARON LILLY L566 BRENTWOOD FARMS, ORLAND, CA STAR JERSEY CHLOE CLUE CREWS, RAYCENE, BOISE, ID

08 2-10 305 * 30,920 1,085 1,025 3,156 V 06 2-08 305 30,560 1,089 1,125 3,308 08 2-11 305 * 30,100 1,329

997 3,443

01 2-09 305 30,040 1,150 1,061 3,221

Jr 3 Year Old (305 Milk) FRIENDLY VALLEY MECCA STARLIT 07 3-05 KESSENICH, NATALIE, DE FOREST, WI DOWN HOME MONTANA BRITA 03 3-03 WUBS, RICHARD, CHANDLER, TX NORSE STAR HALLMARK BOOTIE 06 3-00 FREMSTAD, JEANA MARIE, WESTBY, WI MAINSTREAM BERRETTA JOY 02 3-02 KORTUS, MELISSA R, LYNDEN, WA STONEY HOLLOW BOMBER JACKIE 07 3-02 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA QUEEN-ACRES MILLENIUM LIBBY-ET 06 3-04 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD MAINSTREAM JACE MAUAI 09 3-01 KORTUS, MICHAEL R, LYNDEN, WA MAINSTREAM ROCKET JADA 09 3-01 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA MAINSTREAM JACE SHELLY 08 3-00 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA PAGE-CREST MARKSMAN JAMIE 07 3-02 PAGE, DEREK LEON, MOUNT VERNON, MO Sr 3 Year Old (305 Milk) MAINSTREAM BARKLY JUBILEE 07 3-06 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA QUEEN-ACRES MILLENIUM SUNFLOWER 06 3-08 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD GREENRIDGE BERRETTA ACCENT 00 3-11 ORISIO, RAYMOND, KINGSBURG, CA CAREBEAR SATURN ELLY 05 3-09 MAXHAM, JILL, SOUTH HERO, VT AHLEM B JOHN PRINCESS 3183-ET 07 3-07 LAUFENBERG, GERALD, MOUNT HOREB, WI SWEET PEAS IMPERIAL KASSIE 06 3-06 PEASE, HEATHER, SUSQUEHANNA, PA WANDERING MEADOWS STEANA-ET 07 3-06 COVERT DOUG & MOLLY, HUDSON, MI WANDERING MEADOWS HALEY-ET 09 3-09 COVERT DOUG & MOLLY, HUDSON, MI QUEEN-ACRES SPECIALIST LYDIA 99 3-06 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD MAINSTREAM PRH JULIEMAE-ET 10 3-06 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA LONG DISTANCE ADVENT BABE 07 3-07 WUSSOW RON & NICOLLE, CECIL, WI

305 * 36,050 1,852 1,098 3,787 305 * 35,530 1,677 1,274 4,405 305 * 34,427 2,428 1,303 4,509 305 33,860 1,422 1,207 3,949 305 33,760 1,489 1,157 3,982 305 33,740 1,588 1,210 4,184 305 33,520 1,590 1,207 4,173 305 33,120 1,495 1,173 4,016 305 33,100 1,563 1,231 4,208 305 * 33,000 1,308 1,054 3,547

305 41,250 1,876 1,368 4,724 305 36,100 1,344 1,190 3,797 305 35,230 1,685 1,275 4,145 V 305 34,870 1,715 1,311 4,536 305 * 34,400 1,521 1,069 3,688 292 34,120 1,762 1,395 4,761 305 33,180 1,562 1,172 4,051 305 33,180 1,638

977 3,367

305 * 32,600 1,501 1,107 3,595 305 32,570 1,659 1,264 4,375 V 305 * 32,570 1,509 1,121 3,874

Jr 4 Year Old (305 Milk) MAINSTREAM BARKLY SHERATON 08 4-04 305 39,330 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA MAINSTREAM JACE SHELLY 09 4-03 305 37,210 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA NORSE STAR ABE TINKER 10 4-04 305 * 37,140 NORSE STAR JERSEYS, WESTBY, WI ACE HIGH DC HONEY BUN 99 4-00 305 37,050 FRENNIER, CASEY P, CHURUBUSCO, NY NORMANDELL KHAN ARIEL 01 4-03 305 36,780 NORSE STAR JERSEYS, WESTBY, WI QA/WF HALLMARK DELIRIOUS 05 4-01 305 36,650 OSBORN DEBORAH C & WAVERLY FARMS, KEYMAR, MD MAINSTREAM CHOICE SHASTA 05 4-02 305 36,060 KORTUS, MELISSA R, LYNDEN, WA DE BOER BERRETTA F712 05 4-01 305 * 35,670 DEBOER, NICO, CHANDLER, TX PRAIRIE HARBOUR LEGION JOPAI 09 4-04 305 34,630 PRAIRIE HARBOUR JERSEYS, GLENCOE, MN BW PARADE CORINE D27 06 4-02 305 * 34,590 BRENTWOOD FARMS, ORLAND, CA

1,597 1,220 4,209 1,802 1,365 4,721 1,577 1,125 3,880 1,223 1,416 3,812 1,662 1,302 4,462 V 1,953 1,310 4,529 1,454 1,194 3,977 1,587 1,294 4,334 1,713 1,369 4,644 1,676 1,202 4,154

305 30,770 1,497 1,013 3,498 V 305 30,320 1,279 1,143 3,636 305 29,800 1,200 1,004 3,309 305 29,630 1,524 1,020 3,525 305 * 29,100

982

893 2,804

305 * 28,560

974

909 2,815

Sr 2 Year Old (305 Milk) GR HOCKETT ELI G1895 08 2-11 305 * 36,970 GREEN VALLEY FARMS, RANDLEMAN, NC PR NORSE STAR STEVEN EVA 07 2-11 305 * 36,090 NORSE STAR JERSEYS, WESTBY, WI PR HOCKETT HB K374 05 2-11 305 * 35,070 HOCKETT, KEITH S, RANDLEMAN, NC FOUR SPRINGS CHOICE CHELSEA-P 05 2-10 305 33,980 HARDY, TUCKER, BELLEVILLE, PA ERTL BARKLY GISELLE 10 2-10 305 * 31,440 ERTL DAVID & BETH, EDISON, OH UNDERGROUND REMAKE DIAMOND 07 2-09 305 31,300 TIGHE JOHN & SUBJECT RUSSELL, SOUTH HERO, VT

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2,130 1,391 4,815

928 1,101 3,007 V 1,582 1,196 4,130 1,556 1,170 4,041 1,481 1,189 4,016

Sr 4 Year Old (305 Milk) MAINSTREAM BARKLY JUBILEE 08 4-08 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA MAINSTREAM BERRETTA JOY 03 4-09 KORTUS, MELISSA R, LYNDEN, WA QUEEN-ACRES MILLENIUM LILLIAN-ET 07 4-11 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD QUEEN-ACRES MILLENIUM LIBBY-ET 07 4-06 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD MAINSTREAM BOMBER JAZZY-ET 10 4-10 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA FOUR SPRINGS REMAKE RACHEL 04 4-09 WICKER J CRAIG & SUSAN E, CENTRE HALL, PA MICHAEL CENTURION DARLA 09 4-11 WUSSOW KAILA & COLIN, CECIL, WI AHLEM B JOHN PRINCESS 3183-ET 09 4-09 LAUFENBERG, GERALD, MOUNT HOREB, WI GABYS JACINTO DEMA 09 4-09 GABY, HENRY, GREENEVILLE, TN BW WOODY WENDY K841 06 4-06 BRENTWOOD FARMS, ORLAND, CA

305 45,560 2,118 1,477 5,099 305 38,550 2,016 1,300 4,491 305 38,550 1,511 1,246 4,138 305 38,130 1,771 1,426 4,813 305 37,430 1,647 1,246 4,303 V 305 35,830 1,783 1,220 4,215 305 * 35,130 1,732 1,158 3,999 V 305 * 34,660 1,720 1,130 3,901 305 34,510 1,571 1,141 3,940 305 * 33,110 1,417

999 3,445

1,235 1,013 3,375 1,339 1,184 3,789

5- TO 9 YEAR OLD (305 MILK) QUEEN-ACRES MILLENIUM SUNFLOWER 08 5-04 305 40,990 1,413 1,389 4,188 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD

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PERFORMANCE REPORT (continued from page 75) MAINSTREAM JACE SHELLY 10 5-04 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA COTTONWOOD MERRY VIOLET 03 6-04 MAACK, GINA, CLOVERDALE, OR SOONER ILA 03 9-02 BENNETT, PEGGY A, ALBION, NY SUNSET CANYON MONTANA MISCHIEF 05 5-11 JENSEN, NATHAN A, CLOVERDALE, OR QUEEN-ACRES BARBER UTOPIA 05 7-05 LITTLE CAPTAIN CREEK FARM, THURMONT, MD HI-LAND PARAMOUNT PATRIC 09 5-01 FREMSTAD, JORY, WESTBY, WI QUEEN-ACRES FLIRTATIOUS BARBER 07 7-06 QUEEN-ACRES JERSEYS, KEYMAR, MD PAGE-CREST MARKSMAN CELIA 10 5-09 PAGE, DEREK LEON, MOUNT VERNON, MO MAINSTREAM BARKLY SHERATON 09 5-05 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA

305 38,210 2,016 1,379 4,768 V 305 37,640 1,708 1,330 4,574 305 36,850 1,434 1,226 3,990 305 36,570 1,872 1,162 4,010 305 36,080 1,364 1,168 3,797 305 * 35,650 2,130 1,391 4,815 305 35,560 1,767 1,262 4,363 305 * 35,550 1,277 1,114 3,581 305 35,480 1,620 1,167 4,030

10 Years & Over (305 Milk) LANI OF STAR JERSEY 00 10-06 286 32,400 CREWS, RAYCENE, BOISE, ID TRIPLE S FANCYS BRANDI 02 10-05 305 32,150 KIPP THOMAS & ABBY, HAZEL GREEN, WI SELECT LILY OF MAINSTREAM 10 11-00 305 31,190 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA BERRYS SELECT SAPPHIRE SLOANE-ET 08 10-00 305 30,470 OSBORN DEBORAH C & STILES PAUL L, KEYMAR, MD LADYHOLM-N JEWELS JADE 10 10-01 305 30,410 PEASE, HEATHER, SUSQUEHANNA, PA BARBERS KARL STELLA 09 11-00 305 29,830 COVERT DOUG & MOLLY, HUDSON, MI KEN KAY DC GEORGIE GAIL 10 10-09 305 * 29,570 WUSSOW RON & NICOLLE, CECIL, WI MARY SATIN ALF 05 10-00 305 29,240 KILLIAN STEVEN & AMANDA, BLAIR, WI LAGERWEYS 285 SILKY 07 10-07 305 28,660 KORTUS, MELISSA R, LYNDEN, WA BARMORE MAGIC CHARM 94 11-03 305 28,570 BARMORE JERSEYS, SMITHFIELD, KY

1,391 1,330 3,968 V 1,469 1,047 3,615 1,464 1,030 3,557 1,216 1,041 3,387 1,433 1,095 3,786 1,370

990 3,419

1,228

894 3,083

1,455

960 3,315

1,328 1,006 3,477 1,214

NATIONAL CLASS LEADER LIST—PROTEIN: YEARLING (305 PROTEIN) STAR JERSEY BERRETTA HARMONY 98 1-10 289 26,280 CREWS, GEORGE, STAR, ID HAVS IATOLA TOPAZ 09 1-10 305 32,270 KORTUS, MICHAEL R, LYNDEN, WA NORSE STAR ABE TINKER 08 1-11 305 * 33,520 NORSE STAR JERSEYS, WESTBY, WI MAINSTREAM JACE SHELLY 06 1-10 305 29,290 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA CDF MISTER T BROOK U1754 99 1-10 305 27,850 SILVA, ERIC LEONARD, BEAVER, OR GR HOCKETT DUNKIRK G1873 07 1-10 305 * 30,620 HOCKETT, KEITH S, RANDLEMAN, NC PR FOREST GLEN GLENWOOD UMBRELLA 97 1-10 305 25,020 FOREST GLEN JERSEYS, DAYTON, OR DE BOER MONTGOMERY M1475 05 1-11 305 * 24,990 DEBOER, NICO, CHANDLER, TX LJF2 SB BERRETTA HALEY 97 1-11 305 24,000 HEINDEL H E & SON, BROGUE, PA HOCKETT BRAZO K661 07 1-09 305 * 29,230 HOCKETT, KEITH S, RANDLEMAN, NC Jr 2 Year Old (305 PROTEIN) GOFF JACE 5436 08 2-00 GOFF, BUSTER, HOBBS, NM QUEEN-ACRES MILLENIUM SUNFLOWER 05 2-05 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD MAINSTREAM PRH JULIEMAE-ET 09 2-01 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA QUEEN-ACRES DELIVERANCE FIGI 07 2-00 HOPE ACRES LLC, YORK, PA MAINSTREAM BOMBER SHADOW 09 2-05 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA AHLEM JACE CHARM 15069-ET 07 2-01 WUSSOW, KAILA, CECIL, WI COVERTS JACE GENIE 08 2-02 COVERT DOUG & MOLLY, HUDSON, MI BW MONTANA NICOLE ET100-ET 01 2-00 BRENTWOOD FARMS, ORLAND, CA BANJO OF STAR JERSEY 97 2-02 CREWS, RAYCENE, BOISE, ID MAINSTREAM AWARD SHAVON 10 2-01 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA

1,185 1,094 V 1,615 1,079 1,494 1,056 1,455 1,047 1,291 1,029 1,210 1,005 953 1,004 1,311 1,001 1,259 938

995 V 983

305 * 32,220 1,193 1,160 3,521 305 34,340 1,474 1,155 3,955 305 30,320 1,279 1,143 3,636 305 24,050 1,382 1,107 3,757 305 31,980 1,581 1,082 3,738 305 * 33,550 1,546 1,048 3,616 305 29,630 1,524 1,020 3,525 305 * 25,310 1,196 1,014 3,325 305 25,060 1,248 1,014 3,302 V 305 30,770 1,497 1,013 3,498 V

Sr 2 Year Old (305 PROTEIN) LANIS LEXI OF STAR JERSEY 95 2-11 305 CREWS, RAYCENE, BOISE, ID NORSE STAR ILLUSION LENA 08 2-10 305 * NORSE STAR JERSEYS, WESTBY, WI STAR JERSEY LUCKY 97 2-10 305 CREWS, GEORGE, STAR, ID PR NORSE STAR STEVEN EVA 07 2-11 305 * NORSE STAR JERSEYS, WESTBY, WI FOUR SPRINGS CHOICE CHELSEA-P 05 2-10 305 HARDY, TUCKER, BELLEVILLE, PA UNDERGROUND REMAKE DIAMOND 07 2-09 305 TIGHE JOHN & SUBJECT RUSSELL, SOUTH HERO, VT PR HOCKETT HB K374 05 2-11 305 *

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948 3,078

30,000 1,387 1,320 V 27,990 1,932 1,265 29,050 1,324 1,223 V 36,090 1,582 1,196 33,980 1,481 1,189 31,300 1,339 1,184 35,070 1,556 1,170

HOCKETT, KEITH S, RANDLEMAN, NC STAR JERSEY BERRETTA MAGIC CREWS, RAYCENE, BOISE, ID MAINSTREAM GOLDEN ROSA-ET KORTUS, MICHAEL R, LYNDEN, WA K&K BILL CLAY CHANEY KRACHT, ALLEN, NEWTON, WI

2-09 305 28,510 1,348 1,148 V

2-11 305 28,420 1,223 1,133

2-08 305 30,560 1,089 1,125

Jr 3 Year Old (305 PROTEIN) STAR JERSEY BERRETTA HARMONY 00 CREWS, GEORGE, STAR, ID NORSE STAR HALLMARK BOOTIE 06 FREMSTAD, JEANA MARIE, WESTBY, WI DOWN HOME MONTANA BRITA 03 WUBS, RICHARD, CHANDLER, TX MAINSTREAM JACE SHELLY 08 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA HIDING HONEY OF STAR JERSEY-ET 95 CREWS, RAYCENE, BOISE, ID QUEEN-ACRES MILLENIUM LIBBY-ET 06 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD MAINSTREAM BERRETTA JOY 02 KORTUS, MELISSA R, LYNDEN, WA MAINSTREAM JACE MAUAI 09 KORTUS, MICHAEL R, LYNDEN, WA STAR JERSEYS LIKEABLE LOVE 00 CREWS, GEORGE, STAR, ID MAINSTREAM ROCKET JADA 09 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA Sr 3 Year Old (305 PROTEIN) SWEET PEAS IMPERIAL KASSIE PEASE, HEATHER, SUSQUEHANNA, PA MAINSTREAM BARKLY JUBILEE KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA PRICELAND DECLO BRANDY-ET WUBS, RICHARD, CHANDLER, TX CAREBEAR SATURN ELLY MAXHAM, JILL, SOUTH HERO, VT PRIZES PRAISE OF STAR JERSEY CREWS, RAYCENE, BOISE, ID GREENRIDGE BERRETTA ACCENT ORISIO, RAYMOND, KINGSBURG, CA BARBS MBSB DAYETTA-ET MASON WILLIAM & BARBARA, BUHL, ID MAINSTREAM PRH JULIEMAE-ET KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA STAR JERSEYS LUCKY LEPRICON CREWS, GEORGE, STAR, ID VIXIN OF STAR JERSEY CREWS, GEORGE, STAR, ID

3-05 305 31,960 1,468 1,351 3-00 305

* 34,427 2,428 1,303

3-03 305

* 35,530 1,677 1,274

3-00 305 33,100 1,563 1,231 3-05 305 32,140 1,225 1,218 V 3-04 305 33,740 1,588 1,210 3-02 305 33,860 1,422 1,207 3-01 305 33,520 1,590 1,207 3-00 305 30,150 1,189 1,206 3-01 305 33,120 1,495 1,173

06 3-06 292 34,120 1,762 1,395 4,761 07 3-06 305 41,250 1,876 1,368 4,724 05 3-10 305 * 32,320 1,445 1,312 4,141 05 3-09 305 34,870 1,715 1,311 4,536 98 3-06 305 30,910 1,409 1,292 3,947 V 00 3-11 305 35,230 1,685 1,275 4,145 V 97 3-06 305 32,200 1,296 1,270 3,736 V 10 3-06 305 32,570 1,659 1,264 4,375 V 99 3-09 305 30,270 1,488 1,256 4,024 V 99 3-09 305 29,780 1,554 1,235 4,023

Jr 4 Year Old (305 PROTEIN) ACE HIGH DC HONEY BUN 99 4-00 305 FRENNIER, CASEY P, CHURUBUSCO, NY PRAIRIE HARBOUR LEGION JOPAI 09 4-04 305 PRAIRIE HARBOUR JERSEYS LLC, GLENCOE, MN MAINSTREAM JACE SHELLY 09 4-03 305 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA QUEEN-ACRES MERCURY HALLELUJAH 08 4-00 305 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD QA/WF HALLMARK DELIRIOUS 05 4-01 305 OSBORN DEBORAH C & WAVERLY FARMS, KEYMAR, MD NORMANDELL KHAN ARIEL 01 4-03 305 NORSE STAR JERSEYS, WESTBY, WI DE BOER BERRETTA F712 05 4-01 305 * DEBOER, NICO, CHANDLER, TX MAINSTREAM HALLMARK SERENA 07 4-04 305 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA SAYBROOK WHISTLING MISCHIFF 06 4-01 305 TIGHE JOHN & SUBJECT RUSSELL, SOUTH HERO, VT BUTTERFIELD BARBER PRAYER 08 4-04 305 * PAGE, DEREK LEON, MOUNT VERNON, MO

37,050 1,223 1,416 34,630 1,713 1,369 37,210 1,802 1,365 32,060 1,478 1,326 36,650 1,953 1,310 36,780 1,662 1,302 V 35,670 1,587 1,294 33,390 1,721 1,276 32,790 1,763 1,267 33,460 1,652 1,252

Sr 4 Year Old (305 PROTEIN) MAINSTREAM BARKLY JUBILEE 08 4-08 305 45,560 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA QUEEN-ACRES MILLENIUM LIBBY-ET 07 4-06 305 38,130 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD MAINSTREAM BERRETTA JOY 03 4-09 305 38,550 KORTUS, MELISSA R, LYNDEN, WA DUNKER PETER OAKLEY 99 4-06 305 30,030 CREWS, RAYCENE, BOISE, ID QUEEN-ACRES MILLENIUM LILLIAN-ET 07 4-11 305 38,550 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD MAINSTREAM BOMBER JAZZY-ET 10 4-10 305 37,430 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA GAYPEGS BOOMER SOONER EPIC 98 4-10 301 30,500 CREWS, RAYCENE, BOISE, ID BRIDON JUNO BANGO 03 4-11 305 31,645 TIGHE JOHN & SUBJECT RUSSELL, SOUTH HERO, VT FOUR SPRINGS REMAKE RACHEL 04 4-09 305 35,830 WICKER J CRAIG & SUSAN E, CENTRE HALL, PA SMITHS BERRETTA ALICE 03 4-08 305 * 32,040 DEBOER, NICO, CHANDLER, TX

2,118 1,477 5,099 1,771 1,426 4,813 2,016 1,300 4,491 1,493 1,250 4,024 V 1,511 1,246 4,138 1,647 1,246 4,303 V 1,481 1,240 3,990 V 1,953 1,233 4,268 1,783 1,220 4,215 1,331 1,205 3,805

5 Thru 9 Year Old (305 Prot) HI-LAND PARAMOUNT PATRIC 09 5-01 305 * 35,650 2,130 1,391 4,815 FREMSTAD, JORY, WESTBY, WI QUEEN-ACRES MILLENIUM SUNFLOWER 08 5-04 305 40,990 1,413 1,389 4,188 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD BRIDON JUNO BANGO 05 7-07 305 35,398 1,799 1,380 4,777 TIGHE JOHN & SUBJECT RUSSELL, SOUTH HERO, VT

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MAINSTREAM JACE SHELLY 10 5-04 305 38,210 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA BRIDON JUNO BANGO 04 6-07 305 35,469 TIGHE JOHN & SUBJECT RUSSELL, SOUTH HERO, VT COTTONWOOD MERRY VIOLET 03 6-04 305 37,640 MAACK, GINA, CLOVERDALE, OR WILLOW RIDGE IMPERIAL FUDGE 99 5-11 305 * 31,360 FRENNIER, CASEY P, CHURUBUSCO, NY HILDAS HARMONY OF STAR JERSEY 99 7-02 300 30,140 CREWS, GEORGE, STAR, ID MAINSTREAM HALLMARK SERENA 08 5-05 305 34,270 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA QUEEN-ACRES PERIMITER FIASCO 08 5-03 305 32,150 QUEEN-ACRES JERSEYS, KEYMAR, MD 10 Years & Over (305 PROTEIN) LANI OF STAR JERSEY 00 10-06 286 32,400 CREWS, RAYCENE, BOISE, ID BELVIDERE TOP BRASS MAGICAL-ET 96 10-03 305 28,490 CREWS, RAYCENE, BOISE, ID LADYHOLM-N JEWELS JADE 10 10-01 305 30,410 PEASE, HEATHER, SUSQUEHANNA, PA MASON BERRETTA JENETTA 02 10-04 305 * 27,050 DEBOER, NICO, CHANDLER, TX TRIPLE S FANCYS BRANDI 02 10-05 305 32,150 KIPP THOMAS & ABBY, HAZEL GREEN, WI BERRYS SELECT SAPPHIRE SLOANE-ET 08 10-00 305 30,470 OSBORN DEBORAH C & STILES PAUL L, KEYMAR, MD SELECT LILY OF MAINSTREAM 10 11-00 305 31,190 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA BARMORE BAUBLES PERFECT VIEW-ET 09 10-04 302 27,380 MARCKS BARB & KEVIN, SEYMOUR, WI LAGERWEYS 285 SILKY 07 10-07 305 28,660 KORTUS, MELISSA R, LYNDEN, WA ROCKY HILL DEBBIE ROCKAL 82 10-09 305 25,390 FOUNDATION ASSOCIATES, NEWBERRY, SC NATIONAL CLASS LEADER LIST窶認AT: YEARLING (305 FAT) HAVS IATOLA TOPAZ 09 1-10 305 32,270 KORTUS, MICHAEL R, LYNDEN, WA PR HOCKETT ROYAL K251 02 1-10 305 * 25,480 HOCKETT, KEITH S, RANDLEMAN, NC GR NORSE STAR VALIANT N2293 09 1-09 305 * 21,770 NORSE STAR JERSEYS, WESTBY, WI NORSE STAR ABE TINKER 08 1-11 305 * 33,520 NORSE STAR JERSEYS, WESTBY, WI SUNSET CANYON CENTURION PR AMITY-ET 09 1-11 305 22,140 SILVA, ERIC LEONARD, BEAVER, OR MAINSTREAM ROXY-ET 08 1-11 305 26,500 KORTUS, MICHAEL R, LYNDEN, WA WAUNAKEE JEVON PROMIS 2058 10 1-11 280 * 26,010 LAUFENBERG, GERALD, MOUNT HOREB, WI MAINSTREAM JACE SHELLY 06 1-10 305 29,290 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA RICHIES MONTGOMERY KATIE M1658 06 1-11 305 * 26,190 WUBS, RICHARD, CHANDLER, TX SUNSET CANYON FUTURITY MISCHEF-ET 08 1-11 305 25,830 JENSEN, NATHAN A, CLOVERDALE, OR JR 2 YEAR OLD (305 FAT) ASPEN GROVE LIBERTY BELL 07 2-01 ELLENBURG, DYLAN, MORRISTOWN, TN NORSE STAR JURIS CAMDYN 08 2-01 NORSE STAR JERSEYS, WESTBY, WI MAINSTREAM BOMBER SHADOW 09 2-05 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA AHLEM JACE CHARM 15069-ET 07 2-01 WUSSOW, KAILA, CECIL, WI FRERICHS YOGI KHAN ACE 06 2-01 WUBS, RICHARD, CHANDLER, TX COVERTS JACE GENIE 08 2-02 COVERT DOUG & MOLLY, HUDSON, MI SUNNY DAY BOLD BELINDA-ET 01 2-02 VANBUSKIRK JIM & JANET, CARLETON, MI MAINSTREAM AWARD SHAVON 10 2-01 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA QUEEN-ACRES MILLENIUM SUNFLOWER 05 2-05 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD TOLLENAAR MOR 2465 06 2-03 TOLLENAAR JERSEYS, ELK GROVE, CA

1,846 1,345 4,654 1,708 1,330 4,574 1,287 1,284 3,742 1,442 1,282 3,987 V 1,653 1,279 4,419 1,301 1,278 3,864

1,391 1,330 3,968 V 1,205 1,096 3,359 V 1,433 1,095 3,786 1,244 1,059 3,464 1,469 1,047 3,615 1,216 1,041 3,387 1,464 1,030 3,557 1,277 1,019 3,457 1,328 1,006 3,477 1,152

998 3,147

1,615 1,079 3,727 1,558

848 2,929

1,515

826 2,858

1,494 1,056 3,644 1,483

860 2,977

1,475

922 3,186

1,470

809 2,791

1,455 1,047 3,620 1,449 1,445

305 24,100 1,739

880 3,040 922 3,188

866 2,994

305 * 28,270 1,653 1,000 3,457 305 31,980 1,581 1,082 3,738 305 * 33,550 1,546 1,048 3,616 305 * 28,550 1,545

991 3,425

305 29,630 1,524 1,020 3,525 305 26,330 1,514

913 3,156 V

305 30,770 1,497 1,013 3,498 V 305 34,340 1,474 1,155 3,955 305 24,390 1,423

Sr 2 Year Old (305 Fat) NORSE STAR ILLUSION LENA 08 2-10 305 * 27,990 NORSE STAR JERSEYS, WESTBY, WI WAUNAKEE JACE PANNY-ET 10 2-11 305 * 29,170 LAUFENBERG, GERALD, MOUNT HOREB, WI ROSE-ARK ROCKET POP A4420 08 2-11 305 * 20,390 STRAIN, WILLIAM D, QUITMAN, AR TOLLENAAR IMPULS 3220-ET 08 2-10 305 25,370 TOLLENAAR JERSEYS, ELK GROVE, CA SAYBROOK WHISTLING MISCHIFF 05 2-10 305 24,270 TIGHE JOHN & SUBJECT RUSSELL, SOUTH HERO, VT LAUROS XTRA LUSCIOUS 06 2-10 305 * 25,450 FREMSTAD JASON & JORY & KLINKNER ROB, WESTBY, WI PR HOCKETT HERSHEL K375 05 2-10 305 * 29,920 HOCKETT, KEITH S, RANDLEMAN, NC HOCKETT KNIGHT K101 01 2-10 305 27,320 HOCKETT, KEITH S, RANDLEMAN, NC NIBBLE DUN BARBER OF ANNIS ACRES 00 2-09 305 * 28,080 DIAS, PAUL, HILMAR, CA GR FAIR MAIDEN 04 2-11 305 * 27,930 DEBOER, NICO, CHANDLER, TX

march 2011

2,016 1,379 4,768 V

821 2,836

1,932 1,265 4,387 1,850 1,062 3,673 1,785

758 2,622

1,775

922 3,188

1,682

979 3,390

1,648 1,050 3,637 1,635 1,041 3,598 1,608

924 3,192 V

1,598 1,025 3,333 1,591

958 3,310

Jr 3 Year Old (305 Fat) NORSE STAR HALLMARK BOOTIE FREMSTAD, JEANA MARIE, WESTBY, WI NORSE STAR JAMAICA DAISY NORSE STAR JERSEYS, WESTBY, WI FRIENDLY VALLEY MECCA STARLIT KESSENICH, NATALIE, DE FOREST, WI SUNSET CANYON MBSB RYESA JENSEN, NATHAN A, CLOVERDALE, OR SUNSET CANYON PER AMITY-ET SILVA, ERIC LEONARD, BEAVER, OR SUNSET CANYON LVG A AMITY-ET SILVA, ERIC LEONARD, BEAVER, OR NORSE STAR ABE WHISPER NORSE STAR JERSEYS, WESTBY, WI KIPPS DUKE REMADE KESSENICH, NATALIE, DE FOREST, WI GR BAF GANNON ALICE ABIGAIL SMITH, CALEB PEPPER, DANBY, VT DOWN HOME MONTANA BRITA WUBS, RICHARD, CHANDLER, TX

06 3-00 305 * 34,427 2,428 1,303 4,509 07 3-01 296 * 28,460 1,884 1,106 3,828 07 3-05 305 * 36,050 1,852 1,098 3,787 00 3-05 305 24,190 1,826

895 2,911

05 3-01 305 * 30,240 1,817

987 3,408

04 3-05 305 * 28,110 1,778 1,086 3,759 09 3-00 305 * 26,300 1,734 1,019 3,527 07 3-02 305 * 28,060 1,728

912 3,149

10 3-02 305 25,250 1,703

844 2,915

03 3-03 305 * 35,530 1,677 1,274 4,405

Sr 3 Year Old (305 Fat) TOLLENAAR HEINO 1960-ET 06 3-07 TOLLENAAR JERSEYS, ELK GROVE, CA MAINSTREAM BARKLY JUBILEE 07 3-06 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA QUEEN-ACRES LUCKY PERIMITER 06 3-08 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD SWEET PEAS IMPERIAL KASSIE 06 3-06 PEASE, HEATHER, SUSQUEHANNA, PA WELCOME VIEW BRAZO TAPPER 10 3-11 COLD RUN JERSEYS LLC, SALEM, OH ROSE-ARK JACE HENNA A4389 08 3-11 STRAIN, WILLIAM D, QUITMAN, AR PR NORSE STAR ABRAHAM BRINA 09 3-11 NORSE STAR JERSEYS, WESTBY, WI CAREBEAR SATURN ELLY 05 3-09 MAXHAM, JILL, SOUTH HERO, VT SWEET PEAS DC MAGIC 04 3-08 PEASE, HEATHER, SUSQUEHANNA, PA GREENRIDGE BERRETTA ACCENT 00 3-11 ORISIO, RAYMOND, KINGSBURG, CA

305 28,320 2,058 1,161 4,021 305 41,250 1,876 1,368 4,724 305 32,350 1,828 1,232 4,263 292 34,120 1,762 1,395 4,761 305 27,710 1,761 1,004 3,472 296 * 19,790 1,737

305 * 30,340 1,722 1,066 3,685 305 34,870 1,715 1,311 4,536 305 30,410 1,689 1,046 3,614 305 35,230 1,685 1,275 4,145 V

Jr 4 Year Old (305 Fat) FRIENDLY VALLEY MECCA STARLIT 08 4-05 305 * 34,270 KESSENICH, NATALIE, DE FOREST, WI GOLDEN MBSB OF TWIN HAVEN-ET 99 4-01 305 30,380 FRANZER, DAVID, COLDWATER, OH QA/WF HALLMARK DELIRIOUS 05 4-01 305 36,650 OSBORN DEBORAH C & WAVERLY FARMS, KEYMAR, MD FREYS LAZARUS ALLIE 03 4-04 305 * 30,000 NORSE STAR JERSEYS, WESTBY, WI BAF B DAN TUESDAY TWILITE 07 4-05 305 29,210 PROCTOR, CHARLES W, GREAT BARRINGTON, MA BAF BARKLY ALICE ANNE 08 4-01 300 26,730 SMITH, CALEB PEPPER, DANBY, VT MAINSTREAM JACE SHELLY 09 4-03 305 37,210 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA MAINSTREAM LEGION STACIA 10 4-05 305 32,340 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA LADYHOLM-N JEWELS JADE 04 4-05 305 32,130 PEASE, HEATHER, SUSQUEHANNA, PA SUN VALLEY HALLMARK WINDY 06 4-02 305 28,370 TOLLENAAR JERSEYS, ELK GROVE, CA Sr 4 Year Old (305 Fat) MAINSTREAM BARKLY JUBILEE 08 4-08 305 45,560 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA MAINSTREAM BERRETTA JOY 03 4-09 305 38,550 KORTUS, MELISSA R, LYNDEN, WA BRIDON JUNO BANGO 03 4-11 305 31,645 TIGHE JOHN & SUBJECT RUSSELL, SOUTH HERO, VT GR J-KAY NEVADA BABETTE 96 4-10 305 25,700 MORGAN JAMES & FAMILY, URBANA, OH FOUR SPRINGS REMAKE RACHEL 04 4-09 305 35,830 WICKER J CRAIG & SUSAN E, CENTRE HALL, PA QUEEN-ACRES MILLENIUM LIBBY-ET 07 4-06 305 38,130 OSBORN JAMES L & SHARON L, KEYMAR, MD MVF BARBER SOONER J 484 02 4-08 305 30,540 KULP GENETICS & RHEIN CRAIG, MANHEIM, PA BW CHAMPS LOU W546 97 4-11 305 * 23,040 BRENTWOOD FARMS, ORLAND, CA MICHAEL CENTURION DARLA 09 4-11 305 * 35,130 WUSSOW KAILA & COLIN, CECIL, WI RICHIES JACE STARDUST M2699 10 4-06 305 30,140 WUBS, RICHARD, CHANDLER, TX 5 Thru 9 Year Old (305 Fat) HI-LAND PARAMOUNT PATRIC 09 5-01 FREMSTAD, JORY, WESTBY, WI BARBERS KARL STELLA 04 6-00 COVERT DOUG & MOLLY, HUDSON, MI SUNSET CANYON MONTANA MISCHIEF 07 7-07 JENSEN, NATHAN A, CLOVERDALE, OR MAINSTREAM JACE SHELLY 10 5-04 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA BAF B DAN TUESDAY TWILITE 08 6-00 PROCTOR, CHARLES W, GREAT BARRINGTON, MA LALU BERRETTA HALEY 03 5-00 TOLLENAAR JERSEYS, ELK GROVE, CA

696 2,406

2,332 1,036 3,572 2,084 1,251 4,074 1,953 1,310 4,529 1,843 1,014 3,503 1,838

981 3,388

1,804

819 2,825

1,802 1,365 4,721 1,786 1,154 3,990 V 1,778 1,115 3,853 1,777

988 3,414

2,118 1,477 5,099 2,016 1,300 4,491 1,953 1,233 4,268 1,799 1,056 3,439 V 1,783 1,220 4,215 1,771 1,426 4,813 1,737 1,029 3,554 1,736 1,046 3,411 1,732 1,158 3,999 V 1,726 1,079 3,731

305 * 35,650 2,130 1,391 4,815 305 34,430 2,081 1,156 3,993 305 34,700 2,060 1,109 3,828 305 38,210 2,016 1,379 4,768 V 305 27,280 2,002

882 3,045

305 28,020 1,994 1,074 3,717

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Strong Attendance for Ohio Meeting More than 130 Jersey enthusiasts attended the annual meeting of the Ohio Jersey Breeders Association on January 22, 2011, at Der Dutchman restaurant in Plain City. Members recognized accomplishments of their peers from the previous year and kicked off the New Year with good news from a number of industry speakers, including Dr. Maurice L. Eastridge, a professor in the dairy science department at The Ohio State University (OSU). Dr. Eastridge brought the group up-tospeed on Waterman Dairy Farm’s progress in becoming an all-Jersey herd. The dairy had operated as a mixed herd of Holsteins and Jerseys for many years, but made the decision to become all-Jersey when facilities needed to be updated to better manage the herd and make the dairy sustainable. The last Holstein left the campus farm in May 2010 and the dairy is now milking 100 Registered Jersey cows. Dr. Eastridge thanked Ohio Jersey breeders and OSU alumni for their donation of eight bred heifers to the cause last summer and fall. The university purchased another 22 bred heifers in order to grow the Jersey herd. Waterman Dairy Farm plans to level off at 110 cows and use the herd extensively for teaching and research.

Bob and Joyce Brown, center, were recognized for their years of service to the show committee. The couple’s son and daughter-in-law, Stuart and Dee Brown, back left, and daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Keith Jackson, attended the celebration.

Billy Grammer, center, accepts the Ohio Jersey Youth Achievement Award from Stacey Atherton and Tom Schindel. Grammer also received the Ohio Outstanding Boy Award.

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Jim Morgan, right, presents the Pioneer Service Award to Mark and Sara Hoewischer.

Neal Diley, center, presents Diley Family Memorial Awards to Marc Bolen and Erin Williams.

Bill Grammer, American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) Director, told members the national dairy herd is becoming browner every year as well. It is estimated that there are now more than 515,000 living Jerseys, a figure that has steadily climbed in recent years. The AJCA has registered more than 90,000 animals each of the past three years, Grammer noted, with Ohio Jersey breeders registering 5,173 of those animals in 2010, a mark that ranks the state fifth in the country for registrations. During the year, a record-high 132,246 cows were enrolled on performance programs made available through the AJCA and REAP enrollment reached an all-time high at 888 herds. Neal Smith, executive secretary for the national Jersey organizations, discussed National All-Jersey Inc. and its work to promote the adoption of California’s minimum standards for fluid milk in markets across the country. He also talked about JerseyBid.com, the new online auction service being offered by Jersey Marketing Service.

supporters of youth programs, beginning with their children, Shelly, Jaimes, Christy and Randi. Each has received the American Farmer degree through the FFA organization and all three girls have been crowned as Ohio Jersey Queen. Shelly was named first alternate in the National Jersey Queen contest in 1989 and Christy was crowned as winner of the contest three years later. The first Jersey was purchased in 1986 as a 4-H project for Jaimes, when Mark was a herdsman at Land of Living Farm. Over the years, the Hoewischers have bred and owned several Junior All-Ohio or All-Ohio winners. They also exhibited the Junior All American Winter Yearling, Buckeye Samson Saphire, in 1994. “Saphire” was appraised Excellent-91% and made 19,950 lbs. milk, 837 lbs. fat and 678 lbs. protein at 3-4. The family has bred several other Excellent cows, including two herd members that were recently appraised Excellent-92%. The Hoewischer’s grandchildren are continuing their legacy in show rings across the state and in Louisville, Ky. The Hoewischers have received the Outstanding Jersey Herdsman Award at the Ohio State Fair for 10 years and twice garnered its overall herdsman award. They also earned the Premier Exhibitor banner at the Ohio Spring Dairy Expo in 2010. Mark has sat on the board of the American Dairy Association Mid-East for nine years and currently serves as the

Awards The Pioneer Service Award was presented to Mark and Sara Hoewischer of Mechanicsburg. The couple operates Starwischer Jerseys with their daughter and son-in-law, Shelly and Gene Starkey. The dairy is a mixed herd of 300 cows, with 175 of them being Registered Jerseys. The Hoewischers have been strong

Ohio Junior Jersey Queen Meghan Thurston congratulates Erin Williams for receipt of the Ohio Outstanding Girl Award.

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Junior production awards were earned by, from left to right, Elizabeth Thurston, Jody Williams, Meagen Bolen and Marissa Bolen.

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Officers elected to serve the organization in 2011 include (front, left to right) Dr. Deb Stanfield, president, Julia Stevens, recording secretary/treasurer, (back) Neal Diley, vice president, and Jim Bolen, secretary/treasurer.

All-Ohio and Reserve All-Ohio awards were presented to (front, left to right) Chuck Myers, Lynn Yocum, (back) Ken Knoop, Kevin Williams, Neal Diley, Mark Hoewischer, Dr. Deb Stanfield, Jim Morgan, Ethan Starkey, Donna Greiwe and Megan Cornish.

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organization’s treasurer. He also sits on the board of the Ohio Dairy Producers Association and is a member of the Purebred Dairy Cattle Association, the Ohio Livestock Coalition and Ohio State Fair Exhibitor Committee. Sara and Shelly have been advisors and assistant advisors of the Ohio Junior Jersey Breeders Association. The Hoewischer family sponsors the Ohio Outstanding Girl Award and the junior page in the Ohio Jersey News and routinely hosts dairy judging contests at the farm to help 4-H and FFA members hone their skills. Members also recognized Bob Brown, Centerburg, who is stepping down as show committee chairman after 26 years of service. Brown ensured the Jersey shows at the Ohio State Fair and Ohio Spring Dairy Expo were smoothly run during his tenure and calculated points for the All-Ohio contest with his wife, Joyce. Brown will continue to sit on the board of the Ohio Jersey Breeders Association, a capacity he has served for four decades. Junior member Billy Grammer, Sebring, was presented with the Ohio Outstanding Boy Award and the Ohio Junior Achievement Award. The high school senior is the son of Bill and Debra Grammer, Grammer Jersey Farm. His herd includes 19 Registered Jerseys. Grammer march 2011

The junior officer team for 2011 includes (front, left to right) Erin Williams, president, Ethan Starkey, vice president, (back) Kelsey Oakley, news reporter, Meghan Thurston, secretary, and Megan Cornish, treasurer.

Junior All-Ohio and Reserve Junior All-Ohio awards were given to (front, left to right) Lane Griewe, Grace Hageman, Trevor Griewe, (back) Megan Cornish, Jody Williams, Erin Williams, Ethan Starkey and Morgan Eades.

is active in 4-H and FFA and has served both organizations as an officer. This past fall, he was an escort at the National Jersey Queen Contest held during the National Jersey Jug Futurity. Grammer won first in Division IV of JerseyTalk in 2010. He placed fourth in Division I of the National Jersey Youth Production Contest in 2008 and 11th in the Pot O’Gold Production Contest in 2009. He was a member of the team that won the 4-H dairy quiz bowl contest at the North American International Livestock Exhibition in 2010. Erin Williams, McConnelsville, won the Ohio Outstanding Girl Award and the Diley Family Memorial Award. The high school senior is the daughter of Kevin and Darlene Williams, Williams Jerseys, and will head to OSU next fall. She owns nine Registered Jerseys, including the reigning Grand Champion of The All American Junior Jersey Show, Indiana Veda. Williams is a member of the Barbwire

Bunch 4-H Club and the Morgan FFA, which she currently serves as president. She was a member of the FFA dairy judging team and earned her state FFA degree. She also sits on the Morgan County Junior Fair Board. Marc Bolen, Fremont, was also presented with a Diley Family Memorial Award. The son of Terry and Susan Bolen is in his second year at OSU-Agricultural Technical Institute and will transfer to OSU’s main campus next year to complete a bachelor’s degree in animal science. Bolen has been active in 4-H and FFA and exhibited cattle at state and county fairs. He was a member of the OSU-ATI dairy judging team that topped the postsecondary contest at the All American Dairy Show and placed second at World Dairy Expo in 2010. The team was high for oral reason in both contests and Bolen was the high individual in the contest at (continued to page 83)

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Margandale Jersey Farm

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Bill, Debbie, Billy and Ben Grammer 966 South 15thStreet, Sebring, OH 44672 330/938-6798 home 330/584-8471 barn Email: gramjer@centurylink.net Website http://jerseydirectory.com/grammer Registered Jerseys Since 1937

Paul and Dawn Schirm Courtney and Kyle Dustin and KristinTaylor 5226 Ogden Road, West Salem, OH 44287 Phone 330/263-0637 Fax 330/263-0647 Email schirmfarm@aol.com

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Harrisburg, Pa. Other Awards All-Ohio and Reserve All-Ohio awards in 15 age categories were presented to 17 Jersey breeders. Greiwe and Knoop Jerseys of Sidney took home the most certificates—11 in all—while Williams Jerseys received four. Junior All-Ohio and Reserve Junior AllOhio award winners were also recognized. Seventeen youth earned certificates. Trevor Greiwe and Grace Hageman, both of Sidney, earned four awards each and Jody Williams, McConnelsville, took home three certificates. Juniors also earned honors for production achievements. Marissa Bolen, Fremont, was the overall winner with her entry, Highland Militia Joshlynn. The Very Good-87% daughter of Sunset Canyon RP Militia-ET, GJPI +134, produced 25,569 lbs. milk, 847 lbs. fat and 843 lbs. protein at 2-1. She ranks among the top 1 ½% for Jersey Performance Index (JPI) with a JPI of +146 (December 2010). Other juniors to earn prizes in the production contest were: Meagan Bolen, Fremont; Trent Bolen, Fremont; Leah Thurston, Delaware; and Jody Williams. Officers Members elected to retain the current slate of officers for 2011 as follows: Dr. Deb Stanfield, Fort Loramie, president; Neal Diley, Canal Winchester, vice president; Jim Bolen, Fremont, secretary/ treasurer; and Julia Stevens, Urbana, recording secretary. Juniors elected to serve the youth association were: Erin Williams, president; Ethan Starkey, Mechanicsburg, vice president; Meghan Thurston, Delaware, secretary; Megan Cornish, North Fairfield, treasurer; and Kelsey Oakley, Springfield, news reporter.

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ROSE-ARK AVERY BESSIE A4194 08 5-00 305 * 22,510 STRAIN, WILLIAM D, QUITMAN, AR TY-LY-VIEW GG GRACIE 04 7-04 305 23,800 MOYER PAUL W & CAROLYN N, ROARING BRANCH, PA LADYHOLM-N JEWELS JADE 06 5-09 305 34,400 PEASE, HEATHER, SUSQUEHANNA, PA SUNSET CANYON MONTANA MISCHIEF 05 5-11 305 36,570 JENSEN, NATHAN A, CLOVERDALE, OR

1,969

728 2,513

1,952

792 2,735

1,946 1,236 4,274 1,872 1,162 4,010

10 Years & Over (305 Fat) OBRYANS MERIT TRENA MAE 08 11-10 305 19,510 1,730 736 2,546 REASNER JEFFREY & MICHELE, NEWBURG, PA TRIPLE S FANCYS BRANDI 02 10-05 305 32,150 1,469 1,047 3,615 KIPP THOMAS & ABBY, HAZEL GREEN, WI

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SELECT LILY OF MAINSTREAM 10 11-00 305 31,190 1,464 1,030 3,557 KORTUS RANDY & JANA, LYNDEN, WA MARY SATIN ALF 05 10-00 305 29,240 1,455 960 3,315 KILLIAN STEVEN & AMANDA, BLAIR, WI LADYHOLM-N JEWELS JADE 10 10-01 305 30,410 1,433 1,095 3,786 PEASE, HEATHER, SUSQUEHANNA, PA HOMEWOOD DAFFYS LAUGHTER 03 10-03 305 24,220 1,402 825 2,850 BOHNERT, BRIAN, EAST MOLINE, IL LANI OF STAR JERSEY 00 10-06 286 32,400 1,391 1,330 3,968 V CREWS, RAYCENE, BOISE, ID MARTINAS GOLDIE 92 10-11 305 24,740 1,381 900 2,926 PENDLETON, MICHAEL, HOPKINSVILLE, KY BARBERS KARL STELLA 09 11-00 305 29,830 1,370 990 3,419 COVERT DOUG & MOLLY, HUDSON, MI TENN KRIG BIO MAID 06 10-09 305 17,330 1,363 709 2,455 UNIV OF TENNESSEE DAIRY RESEARCH & EDUC CTR, LEWISBURG, TN

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Genetic Abnormalities in Jersey Cattle

he American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) maintains a recording system to monitor abnormalities and publishes a list of declared carrier bulls to control two genetic abnormalities. Limber Legs (LL) was designated a genetic abnormality by the Board of Directors in November of 1972, followed by the declaration of Rectovaginal Constriction (RVC) in June of 1975. Abnormal animals, fortunately, are rare. Few Jersey breeders have seen an animal affected with one of the declared Jersey abnormalities. Since these abnormalities are genetic in nature, it is important that all persons working with Jerseys be able to recognize the conditions. Suspected cases should be immediately reported to the AJCA. Limber Legs The newborn calf is normal in all respects, except that:

Figure 1. A calf affected with Limber Legs, like the one shown above, will never be able to stand. Note the unnatural position of both the fore and rear legs.

• The shoulder and hip joints may be rotated in any direction without discomfort to the calf; and • The calf cannot stand. It will struggle to stand, but cannot due to the incompletely formed muscles and joints. Some calves affected with Limber Legs are born dead. Those that are born alive, however, appear healthy and may be kept alive for a few weeks. A calf affected with Limber Legs cannot stand. The condition will never improve. Page 86

Rectovaginal Constriction Many genetic defects in cattle are easily diagnosed upon the birth of a calf, Limber Legs being one example. Other genetic defects are not detected, however, until clinical problems or calving difficulties occur. Such a defect is Rectovaginal Constriction (RVC). RVC is characterized by stenosis of the vulvo-vestibular portion of the female reproductive tract and stenosis of the anal sphincter area in both sexes. In simple language, this means a tight anal opening and a constriction in the vulvar-vestibular area. Parturition is abnormal due to inadequate relaxation of the vestibular ring and vestibular-vulvar area. Dystocia in females can be relieved only by episiotomy (incision of the vagina to permit the calf to pass through the canal) or Caesarian section. At breeding time, the inseminator may not be able to perform his/ her normal function because of the constriction (inelasticity) of the anal sphincter area. Natural breeding may take place since the insemination act does not involve invasion of the rectal area. At time of pregnancy checking, the investigator almost always is unable to get far enough into the rectum to palpate the fetus. At the time of birth, the manifestation of RVC is gross and easily determined. The non-elastic condition of the vulvular region makes normal calf birth impossible and a Caesarian section or episiotomy must nearly always be performed to deliver the calf. Frequently the udder is also affected. Circulation of fluid through the udder may be so poor that ex- Figure 2. Compare the vulvo-vestibular area of the treme edema results, to the extent normal anatomy (top) with an RVC-affected anatomy (middle). The bottom illustration shows the extent to that gangrenous loss of teats and/ which the unborn calf can enter the birth canal of an or quarters may occur. RVC-affected dam before being unable to progress.

The Importance of Reporting There are three important factors involved in controlling genetic abnormalities: reporting abnormal animals; labeling the carriers; and making this information available to people making breeding decisions. Whether or not the AJCA’s abnormality reporting program is effective depends almost entirely upon how complete the reporting is. The question often arises, “What do you report?” The answer is, “If it’s out of the ordinary in your experience, report it to the Association.” Report forms are available upon request from the Executive Secretary or from the website at www.USJersey.com.

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Bylaws of The American Jersey Cattle Association Article IV, Section 4. The Executive Secretary shall make such investigations of genetic factors occurring in Jersey animals as he or she may believe necessary or advisable and shall report the results of his or her investigations to the Board of Directors. Each member and non-member of the Association shall cooperate fully in any such investigation. The Board of Directors shall determine what genetic factors are considered to be undesirable in the Jersey breed and shall take whatever action it may consider appropriate to control and limit such undesirable genetic factors. The collection, compilation and dissemination of information relating to genetic factors is hereby declared to be in the furtherance of the aims and purposes of the Association, the preservation of the high breeding standards of Jersey cattle, and the protection not only of the members of the Association but also of the public generally; and dissemination of such information is therefore, deemed to be qualified privilege. Accordingly, the Association shall publish and release such information in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Directors. In so doing neither the Association, nor its officers, directors, employees, or agents shall be liable for damages or otherwise.

Policies Regarding Undesirable Genetic Factors Effective February 22, 1983 Statement of Policy Every effort should be made within the breed to identify those animals that carry undesirable genetic factors. The Association considers it the responsibility and obligation of each member of the Association and each breeder of Jersey cattle to report to the Executive Secretary any known case of an abnormal Jersey animal. The Executive Secretary shall maintain records of abnormalities and shall make available information from such records in accordance with rules established by the Board of Directors from time to time. The Board of Directors considers it to be unethical practice to offer for sale an animal, male or female, an embryo or semen from an animal that has been designated a carrier of an undesirable genetic factor without first informing the prospective buyer of this fact. In practice this means that any advertising, descriptive material, or pedigree containing a designated carrier of an undesirable genetic factor shall carry a statement indicating designated carriers. This statement of policy is made in belief that it is in the best interests of the breed and the breeders of Jersey cattle. It is made in the belief that it will serve the position of those who have taken the more difficult, positive, open approach to this fundamental concept of ethics in the improved breeding of dairy cattle. In the long run, all serve to gain by such a policy, march 2011

but only to the degree that all cooperate in the acceptance and enforcement of this policy. Identification of Undesirable Genetic Factors In determining what genetic factors are considered to be undesirable in the Jersey breed, the Board of Directors shall consider such evidence as it considers appropriate. The Executive Secretary shall make such investigations of genetic factors occurring in Jersey animals as he or she may believe necessary or advisable and shall report the results of his or her investigations to the Board of Directors. Before recommending that the Board make a determination regarding the existence of an undesirable genetic factor, the Executive Secretary shall consult with at least two experts whose recommendations shall be submitted to the Board. Identification of Carrier Animals When the Board of Directors shall determine that an undesirable genetic factor exists in the Jersey breed, the Board shall take whatever action it may consider appropriate to control and limit the genetic factor. Such action will include procedures to identify animals that are probable carriers of the undesirable genetic factor and to inform persons having an interest in the Jersey breed of the identity of such probable carriers. The procedures for publication of the identity of probable carrier animals, referred to as “designated” carriers, are contained in supplemental statements adopted with respect to each

undesirable genetic condition. For each undesirable genetic condition the Board of Directors shall adopt a separate statement of procedures for designating animals, referred to as “Statement of Designation Procedures,” and designate an official report form to be used for reporting affected animals. The Board of Directors shall be responsible for designating animals as carriers of an undesirable genetic factor. When an animal has been designated as a carrier, the Executive Secretary shall notify the last recorded owner, the breeder, and the lessee, if any, by certified mail. The Board of Directors may adopt procedures and rules by which a Jersey may be progeny tested for a particular undesirable genetic factor. The rules and procedures for progeny testing are contained in supplemental statements adopted with respect to each undesirable genetic condition. It shall not be the policy of the Association to identify and designate bulls as carriers of undesirable genetic factors when documentation on their own progeny is insufficient to accomplish designation. Publication and Release of Information Male and Female Animals The Executive Secretary shall maintain a record of all animals that have been designated carriers of an undesirable genetic factor, and designation shall be noted on all advertising, descriptive material, or pedigrees published by the Association containing reference to a designated carrier. Except as provided in this statement of policies, no information concerning the genetic condition of any animal shall be released by the Association without approval of the Board of Directors. Male Animals Only When the Association receives an official report of an affected animal, the Executive Secretary shall so inform the last recorded owner, the breeder, and the lessee, if any, of the sire of such an animal by regular mail; and thereafter he or she shall routinely inform the breeder, the owner, and the lessee of that sire of the receipt of any additional reports and supporting documentation required by the applicable Statement of Designation Procedures and of such additional information as he/she shall deem appropriate. (continued to page 88)

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Sales The following polices shall apply with respect to all sales sponsored or managed by the Association or Jersey Marketing Service: A bull shall not be accepted in any Association sponsored sale unless the probability of his being a carrier of an undesirable genetic factor, based on the bull’s relationship to affected animals or designated carriers, is less than 12.5%. Daughters of affected animals or designated carriers and granddaughters of affected animals shall not be accepted in any consignment sale managed by Jersey Marketing Service. Granddaughters of designated carriers shall not be accepted in the National Heifer Sale, the Pot O’Gold Sale or The All American Sale but may be accepted in other consignment sales managed by Jersey Marketing Service. The consignor of any Jersey sired by a bull that has been officially reported as the sire of one affected animal shall have the responsibility of deciding whether to enter the consignment in a sale.

cling, appear loose at the joints, and can be flexed, extended and rotated without difficulty or discomfort to the calf. Usually the legs can be crossed above the dorsal side of the neck without discomfort to the calf. Requirements for Designation of Limber Legs Carrier The Board of Directors will not designated an animal a carrier of Limber Legs if the Board considers that there is a reasonable doubt that the animal is a carrier. The determination as to reasonable doubt depends upon the quality and amount of available evidence which will vary in each case. Usually, the Board will designate a carrier bull without the concurrence of the breeder, last recorded owner, and the lessee, if any, upon receipt of two or more official reports that calves sired by that bull are affected with Limber Legs if (1) the calves reported on were born in two separate herds and (2) each report is accompanied by the written statement of a veterinarian or other person (other than the person signing the official report) who, in the opinion of the Executive Secretary, is qualified to identify the Limber Legs condition describing the condition of the calf and stating whether, in his or her opinion, the calf is affected with Limber Legs. However, with the concurrence of the breeder, the last recorded owner, and the lessee, if any, the Board will usually designate a carrier bull upon receipt of one or more official report(s) that a calf sired by that bull is affected with Limber Legs if each report is accompanied by a written statement by a veterinarian or other qualified person and if a parent or any grandparent of the bull has been designated a Limber Legs carrier. Usually the Board will designate a carrier cow upon receipt of one official report that a calf delivered by that cow is affected with Limber Legs if the report is accompanied by the requisite written statement of a veterinarian or other qualified person. An extended (six generation) pedigree of the affected animal will be prepared to see if the animal traces to designated carrier animals.

Limber Legs (LL) Statement of Designation Procedures

Rectovaginal Constriction (RVC) Statement of Designation Procedures

Description of Condition The affected calf has little or no control over movement of legs and is unable to stand. The calf ’s legs lack normal mus-

Description of Condition Rectovaginal Constriction (RVC) is constriction of the rectum and vagina such that the arm usually may not be inserted

When the Association receives an official report that an animal is affected with an undesirable genetic condition and that report is accompanied by the documentation required by the applicable Statement of Designation Procedures and if the sire of the animal described in the report is the son or grandson of a designated carrier or an affected animal, the Executive Secretary shall prepare a statement containing information as he or she, in his or her sole discretion, shall deem appropriate with respect to such sire. Such statement shall be furnished to the last recorded owner, the breeder, and the lessee, if any, of the sire and to any AI organization that is currently is offering for sale semen obtained from the sire. The statement shall also be furnished to any other person who requests information from the Association concerning the sire. The identification of bulls designated as carriers of undesirable genetic factors shall be published in the Jersey Journal from time to time in such manner as the Executive Secretary shall determine.

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normally in the rectum to permit artificial breeding. An episiotomy or Caesarian section is usually required for calving. The condition may be accompanied by hardening of the udder. Requirements for Designation of Rectovaginal Constriction Carrier The Board of Directors will not designate an animal as a carrier of Rectovaginal Constriction (RVC) if the Board considers that there is a reasonable doubt that the animal is a carrier. The determination as to reasonable doubt depends upon the quality and amount of available evidence which will vary in each case. Usually, the Board will designate a carrier bull without concurrence of the breeder, last recorded owner, and the lessee, if any, upon receipt of two or more official reports that, calves sired by the bull are affected with RVC if (1) the calves reported on were born in two separate herds; (2) the bulls relationship to the calves is supported by blood typing; and (3) each such report is accompanied by the written statement of a veterinarian or other person (other than the person signing the official report) who, in the opinion of the Executive Secretary, is qualified to identify the RVC condition describing the condition and stating whether in his or her opinion the calf is affected with RVC. However, with the concurrence of the breeder, the last owner, and the lessee, if any, the Board will usually designate a carrier bull upon receipt of one or more official report(s) that a calf sired by that bull is affected with RVC if each report is accompanied by blood typing to verify parentage and by written statements of a veterinarian or other qualified person and if a parent or grandparent of the bull has been designated an RVC carrier or is affected with RVC. Usually, the Board will designate a carrier cow upon receipt of one official report that a calf delivered by that cow is affected with RVC if the report is accompanied by blood typing to verify parentage and by the requisite written statement of a veterinarian or other qualified person. An extended (six generation) pedigree of the affected animal will be prepared to see if the animal traces to affected or designated carrier animals. For more information on genetic abnormalities visit the USJersey website:

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The March issue of the Jersey Journal celebrates production achievements of the Jersey breed. The National Class Leader List identifies the high-producing cows in breed history. The annual lactation average summary identifies the high-producing herds in the nation. Production achievements are also recognized at other times during the year. Cows that produced the 10 highest 305-day records for the previous year are listed in the February issue of the Jersey Journal. Winners of the Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest, President’s Trophy and Hilmar Cheese Yield Trophy are recognized at the annual meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. Hall of Fame and Honor Roll lactations are identified on a quarterly basis. In this month’s Jersey Jargon, we’ll take a closer look at the National Class Leader List and Hall of Fame and Honor Roll records. National Class Leader List The National Class Leader List is updated annually. This year’s listing, which includes lactations through December 2010, can be found beginning on page 74. Lactations are 305 days or less in length and official on the AJCA database. All test days in the lactation must occur in a herd or herds that are enrolled in either the Production Records Plus, TPE-Plus or REAP-Plus program. Records must have a data collection rating (DCR) of 85 or higher to be included. Ten records in breed history are included for milk, fat, protein and cheese yield in nine age categories. The categories for ageat-calving are: yearling (under 2-0); junior two-year-old (2-0 through 2-5); senior two-year-old (2-6 through 2-11); junior three year-old (3-0 through 3-5); senior three-year-old (3-6 through 3-11); junior four-year-old (4-0 through 4-5); senior fouryear-old (4-6 through 4-11); five through nine-year-old (5-0 through 9-11); and 10 years and over. Each ranking includes the cow’s registration name, age at calving, length of lactation in days, pounds milk, pounds fat, pounds protein and pounds cheese yield. The owner is also included, along with the year the record was completed. Records identified with an asterisk between the days and milk columns are records made with more than twice daily milking during part or all of the lactation. Records identified with a “V” beside them march 2011

have been verified through the Dairy Herd Improvement program. A listing of the top 25 records in breed history is also included with the National Class Leader List. These rankings may include extended records to 365 days in length. Hall of Fame and Honor Roll Hall of Fame and Honor Roll designations are awarded on a quarterly basis. Owners receive a certificate for each cow that earns a Hall of Fame or Honor Roll record. Cows that earn Hall of Fame and Honor Roll records are also identified online at www. usjersey.com/Performance/index.htm.

Cows qualify for Hall of Fame records when the actual cheese yield of the 305-day lactation is equal to or greater than 150% of the previous year’s actual breed average. Cows qualify for Honor Roll records with m.e. cheese yield equal to or greater than 150% of the actual breed average from the previous year. For 2011, the minimum qualification for both Hall of Fame and Honor Roll records is 3,020 lbs. cheese yield. Records must have a DCR of 85 or higher to be included. For more information on production awards, contact Herd Services at 614/8613636. Page 91

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In Memoriam Jane Fisher Chittenden Jane Fisher Chittenden, New Lebanon, N.Y., passed away on her 89th birthday, February 4, 2011. She was the loving wife of the late Stanley N. Chittenden, the loving mother of Barbara C. (J. Lawrence) Benson of New Lebanon, Paul C. Chittenden of Schodack Landing, Craig A. (Kathleen) Chittenden of Stephentown, Karl B. (Lorrie) Chittenden of New Lebanon and the late Roger R. Chittenden. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. “Lady Fair Weather” as she was lovingly called by her grandchildren, was the matriarch of Fair Weather Farm, known as a pioneer in polled genetics. Jane and her late husband, Stanley, built the farm’s reputation on breeding the best polled genetics the breed offered. Stanley served the American Jersey Cattle Club (AJCC) as president from 1964-1967 and again from 1978-1980. He was recognized as an AJCC Master Breeder in 1983. In a 2009 interview, Jane talked of her pride in knowing that all of her children and many of her grandchildren have remained in the dairy industry. Daughter Barb and her husband, Larry Benson, owned and operated Shaker View Jerseys until their retirement. Son, Paul, owns Dutch Hollow Farm with his family. Craig is the owner of Sugar Bush Farm and K.B. of Fair Weather Farm. Three of her children and three grandchildren have been honored by the AJCA as outstanding Young Jersey Breeders. Two sons and seven grandchildren have placed among the Top 10 of the National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest. Memorial contributions may be made to the M. E. Core Youth Fund or Charlene

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James Riley Chaney James Riley “Jim” Chaney, 87, of Bowling Green, passed away on February 18, 2011, at The Hospice Center of Southern Kentucky after suffering a stroke. Jim was born March 29, 1923, to the late Carl Neal Chaney and Anna Elizabeth Mitchell Chaney. He attended Woodburn High School and the University of Kentucky. He was a member of The Presbyterian Church. The Chaney family has been involved with agriculture since 1886 with the Jersey cow joining the operations in 1949. For more than 70 years, Jim was active in the promotion of the Jersey breed and was always a firm supporter of the Jersey cow. Chaney Farms, home of Al-Top Jerseys, has been succesful with placing bulls in A.I. and marketing embryos around the globe. The name AlTop hails from two prolific cows that Jim purchased: Greenridge FW Chief AltheaET and Generators Topsy. Chaney was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association since 1948 and served as a director to the association. In 2003, he received the association’s highest honor—Master Breeder. In his promotion of and dedication to the Jersey breed, Chaney has traveled the globe—from coast-to-coast of the United States, Canada, Ecuador, Denmark, Italy, Panama, Mexico, Guatemala, France and of course, The Jersey Isle. Jim has been recognized for his numerous contributions to the world of Jersey. Surviving him are his son, Carl Neale

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Kenn R. Beyer Kenn R. Beyer, Manawa, Wis., 65, passed away on January 13, 2011. He was born on March 22, 1945, in the town of Little Wolf, to Leo and Rhea (Adsit) Beyer. He graduated from Little Wolf High School in 1962 and then married Diane Stanley in 1966. Beyer owned a Registered Jersey herd with his son, Clint, and bred cattle using the Ken Kay prefix. The herd is enrolled on REAP and routinely consigns animals to Registered Jersey sales, including the Dairyland Protein Sale and several Wisconsin sales. Beyer was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association and Zion Lutheran Church in Manawa. He enjoyed watching Green Bay Packers football games, bowling, playing dartball and spending time with family and friends. In addition to his wife, Diane, and son and daughter-in-law, Kim, he is survived by another son, Ross Beyer of Manawa; a granddaughter; a sister-in-law, Darlene Beyer of Beaver Dam, Wis.; his father and mother-in-law, Elwyn and Ruth Staley of Seymour, Wis.; a brother-in-law, Allyn (Bridget) Stanley of Seymour; two nephews and a niece; a goddaughter; and cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Roy. Page 93

In Memoriam Joan “Birdean” Nash Joan “Birdean” Nash, Ephrata, Wash., 75, passed away on January 23, 2011, in Wenatchee, Wash., after a short illness. She was born on October 3, 1935, in Bellingham, Wash., to Thomas Henry and Margret Braithwaite. She graduated from Mount Baker High School in 1954 and soon after married Lowell L. Nash. For much of their lives, the Nashes lived in Bellingham and Forks, Wash., where they built homes. They moved to Ephrata and established Lowbird Jersey Farm. The herd was dispersed in 1998. Nash was a Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star while the Nashes lived in Forks and a member of the Block 71 Club, where she enjoyed getting together with friends. She loved to play bingo and go to the casinos. She was known for her homemade caramels and collections of owls, candlesticks and doll houses. Nash is survived by her husband of nearly 57 years, Lowell, three sons, Bernie and Steve Nash of Ephrata and Brian Nash of Toutle, Wash., numerous grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Richard and Roger, and an infant daughter, Kathleen.

Ruth G. Brown Ruth G. Brown, Olean, N.Y., 76, passed away on January 27, 2011, at Olean General Hospital in Olean, N.Y. She was born on December 28, 1934, in New Castle, Pa., the daughter of the late Lewis and Marian (McNees) Kaylor. Brown was the mother of Michael L. Brown, Chicago, Ill., who was the General Manager of National All-Jersey (NAJ) Inc. for 11 years and received the national Jersey organizations’ Award for Meritorious Service in 2004. Mike currently is the Director of Policy and Planning for Northwest Dairy Association. Ruth Brown worked for 32 years as the elementary librarian for Cattaraugus Central School. She was president of the trustees of the Memorial Library of Little Valley and the Cattaraugus Teachers Association and an active member of the New York State Teachers Retirement Association. She was an officer of both the local and state Parent Teacher Associations and participated in the organization’s Parents as Reading Partners program. Ruth was a Master Gardener through

Cornell Cooperative Extension and enjoyed all her gardening activities. In addition to Mike, she is survived by two other sons, Peter M. (Laura Goldy) Brown of Zionsville, Pa., and Douglas P. Brown of Perrysburg, N.Y.; two daughters, Judy R. (Garner) Light of Gasport, N.Y., and Patricia M. (Louis Hicks) Brown of Ithaca, N.Y.; seven grandchildren; two brothers, L. David Kaylor of Ischua, N.Y., and Robert E. Kaylor of Gowanda, N.Y.; and Linda King, a dear friend of Cattaraugus, N.Y. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jess W. Brown, on December 20, 2005. Memorials may be made to The Memorial Library of Little Valley, 110 Rock City Street, Little Valley NY 14755.

James E. Garrison James E. Garrison, Murray, Ky., 86, passed away on January 29, 2011. He was born on July 5, 1924, in Pontotoc, Miss. He served in the U.S. Air Force with the 379th Bombardment Squadron of the 425th Bombardment Group in Kimbolton, England, during World War II. Garrison graduated from Mississippi State University (MSU) with a degree in dairy engineering in 1949. He and his

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family moved to Murray in 1956 and he became associated with the company that was then known as Ryan Milk Company. Garrison assumed leadership of the company and grew it to a large, nationallyrecognized enterprise. Under his leadership, the company became affiliated with National All-Jersey (NAJ) Inc. As the market changed, Garrison transitioned the dairy into General Dairy Service. The dairy produced an ultra-high temperature pasteurized product with an extended shelf life and also distributed cottage cheese, sour cream, and coffee creamer to every state in the country. Garrison sat on the NAJ Board from 1965-1974 and was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association. He was president of the boards of the Murray Airport, Murray Calloway County Hospital and First United Methodist Church and also presided over the Murray Industrial Foundation, Murray Rotary Club and Murray Chamber of Commerce. He chaired the Mayor’s Murray Cable Commission and the Industrial Track Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and was a member of the executive team at the Bank of Murray. Garrison was selected Murray’s Man of the Year in 1960. MSU named Garrison Alumni Fellow of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in 1990 and then chose him as the National Alumnus of the Year in 1997. The James E. Garrison Sensory Evaluation Laboratory for MSU’s Department of Food Science and Technology is named in his honor. Garrison was also very supportive of Murray State University, his “adopted” college, and received an honorary degree from the school in 2000. He established the James E. Garrison Scholarship at Murray State to support student education. He is survived by two daughters, Beth (Dr. Mike) Johnson of Owensboro, Ky., and Nancy Garrison of Natchez; a son, David (Sylvia) of Murray; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to: Murray State University, Office of Development, Jim Garrison Scholarship, 106 Development Center, Murray KY 42071; Mississippi State University Foundation, James E. Garrison Dairy Scholarship, P.O. Box 6149, Mississippi State, MS 39762; or First United Methodist Church, 503 Maple St., Murray, KY 42071.

Delton Nyman Delton Nyman, Hilmar, Calif., 70, passed away at his home on February 6, 2011, after a long battle with cancer. He was raised on a dairy farm and graduated from Hilmar High School in 1958. march 2011

During high school, he played basketball and was active in FFA. Nyman served stateside in the Army during the Vietnam War. In 1967, he met Kathy Williams. Four years later, they were married. He passed away on their 40th wedding anniversary. Nyman operated Nyman Dairy Farm, a 1,300-cow Registered Jersey dairy in Hilmar, with his brother, Lloyd, and son, Brad. Delton was one of the 11 Jersey breeders who founded the Hilmar Cheese Company in 1984. Hilmar Cheese Company is now the largest, single-site cheese and whey product manufacturing facility

in the world. Nyman was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association and the Hilmar Covenant Church. In addition to his wife, Kathy, son, Brad ( Kristi), and brother Lloyd (Judy David), Nyman is survived by a daughter, Becky Nyman of Hilmar; two grandchildren; and three other siblings, Marge (Richard) Nystrom of Carmel, Calif., Loren (Linda) Nyman of Hughson, Calif., and LaVonne Wingett of Denair, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, E. Martin and Olivia Nyman. (continued to page 96)

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Memorials in his honor may be made to Hilmar Covenant Church, 20056 American Ave., Hilmar CA 95324.

Neoma May Jones Neoma May Jones, Tuttle, Okla., 90, passed away on February 13, 2011.

She was born on June 10, 1920, in Oklahoma City, Okla., the daughter of James A. and Irene V. (VanNosdall) Baker. She married Theron E. Jones on December 13, 1940. The couple operated Twin Creek Stock Farm. Jones had lived in Tuttle since 1948 and was a member of Tuttle Church of Christ.

She is survived by two sons, David (Sue) Jones, Cimarron Jersey Farm, and Theron E. Jones Jr., both of Yale, nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Jones was preceded in death by her husband in 2003, a daughter, Sharon Greene, a brother, Vernon Baker, and a sister, Wilma Meyers.

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