In this issue: 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.
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Volume 61 • No. 11 • November 2014 • ISSN: 0021-5953
Editor: Kimberly A. Billman Assistant Editors: Tracie Hoying, Erica Davis Senior Writer/JerseySites Coordinator: Michele Ackerman http://www.usjersey.com/jerseysites.html
18 Breeders Discuss Past,
Present, Future with Jerseys
International Jersey Show Results
36 International Jersey Show
59 Call Issued for AJCA, NAJ Awards
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61 CDCB Announces Changes for December 2014 63 Clauss, Norman Receive Highest Honor from World Jersey Cattle Bureau 53 December 1 Deadline for Fred Stout Experience 39 December 1 Deadline for Jersey Youth Academy Applications
Changes for Genetic Evaluations Coming in December 2014
68 Big E Junior Jersey Show
14 Juniors Take Top Honors in Iowa Princess Contest
51 Big E Jersey Show
32 March 1 Deadline for Production Contests
68 Iowa State Fair Junior Show
43 National Jersey Jug Futurity Nomination Form
47 International Junior Jersey Show
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62 Maryland State Fair Open Show 38 Mid-Atlantic Regional Show 46 Mid-Atlantic Regional Junior Show
14 Pakistani Group Visits AJCA-NAJ Headquarters 14 Statement of Ownership
64 Minnesota State Fair Open Show 72 National Cattle Congress Open Show
Jerseys took center stage at this year’s World Dairy Expo, held in Madison, Wis., in early October. TJ Classic Minister Venus-ET was named Supreme Champion, just the fourth Jersey to earn the laurel since it was first awarded in 1970 and the first since Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J took the title in 2006. The four-year-old “Venus” was exhibited by Nic, Jeni, Ben and Andy Sauder of River Valley Farm, Tremont, Ill. She was bred by Greg and Joel Bourne, Ansonia, Ohio. As well, Jerseys were in demand at the Top of the World Sale, which posted an average of $4,584.21 on 19 lots. For coverage of the International Jersey Show, see page 36. For a complete report on the Top of the World Sale, see page 52.
NOVEMBER 2014
66 New York State Fair Junior Show 42 New York State Fair Open Show 35 Tulsa State Fair Junior Show 41 Western National Jersey Show 48 Western National Junior Jersey Show 70 Wisconsin State Fair Junior Show
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AJCA, NAJ Board Members
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Advertising Index
76 Advertising Rates 14 Along the Jersey Road 10 Calendar 17 Editorial 6
Field Service Staff
76 In Memoriam 34 Jersey Jargon 56 Dixie Invitational Sale
77, 78 Journal Shopping Center
58 Mid-Atlantic Regional Fall Jersey Sale
66 Letter to the Editor
52 Top of the World Sale
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 614.861.8040 fax
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Type Traits Appraisal Team Senior Appraiser: Ron Mosser, 614/264-0142, above Sara Barlass, above Kelly Epperly, 614/530-6918; kepperly@usjersey.com. Maija Haggith, above Greg Lavan, above
Clark Morgan, 614/600-8416; cmorgan@usjersey.com. Elizabeth Moss, 614/296-4166; emoss@usjersey.com. Paul Moyer, 209/765-7187; pmoyer@usjersey.com. Flint Richards, above Shawn Styer, above
American Jersey Cattle Association Board of Directors Officers President: Chris Sorenson, W3995 County Road H, Pine River, WI 54965-8130. Phone 920/987-5495; csorenson000@centurytel.net. Vice President: Ralph Frerichs, 5730 Mueller Rd., La Grange, TX 78945-4226. Phone 979/249-5405; frerichs@cvctx.com. Ninth District. 2015. Directors Sam Bok, 11310 Krouse Rd., Defiance, OH 43512. Phone 419/782-0012; jawscows@defnet.com. Fourth District. 2016. Alan Chittenden, 84 Running Creek Rd., Schodack Landing, NY 12156-9603. Phone 518/732-2683; dhjersey@ix.netcom.com. Second District. 2017. Ralph Frerichs, see above. Ninth District. 2015. W. Phil Gordon, 1304 S. Harkless Dr., C-7, Syracuse, IN 46567. Phone 574/361-7214; gordonfarms1304@ yahoo.com. Sixth District. 2017. Edward Kirchdoerfer, 234 County Road 317, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Phone 573/334-3769; eakirch@ yahoo.com. Eighth District. 2017.
Corey Lutz, 4399 Ritchie Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092. Phone 704/735-1222; piedmontjerseys@charter.net. Fifth District. 2015. Kelvin Moss, 16155 W. Glendale Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340-9522. Phone 623/935-0163; mossdairy@ gmail.com. Eleventh District. 2017. David Norman, 7076 Rt. 414, Liberty, PA 16930-9726. Phone 570/324-5631; drnorman@chilitech.net. Third District. 2015. Walter Owens, 412 350th Ave., Frederic, WI 54837. Phone 715/653-2637; wowens@centurytel.net; Seventh District. 2016. C.A. Russell, 22336 American Ave., Hilmar, CA 953249628. Phone 209/595-3948; carussell@prodigy.net. Twelfth District. 2016. Tom Seals, 10395 Meda Loop Rd., Cloverdale, OR 97112. Phone 503/392-4224; jennie.seals@gmail.com. Tenth District. 2016. Wesley Snow, 1601 Ferris Rd., Brookfield, VT 050360113. Phone 802/728-5291. wsnow@usjersey.com. First District. 2015.
National All-Jersey Inc. Board of Directors Officers President: David Endres, W9402 County Rd. 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. 2015. Richard Doran, 3342 Bush River Rd., Newberry, SC 29108-8658. Phone 803/924-1466; bushriver@aol. com. District 8. 2018. David Endres, see above. District 4. 2018. Ralph Frerichs, ex-officio, see AJCA.
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Calvin Graber, 44797 281st St., Parker, SD 57053. Phone 605/238-5782; calgraber@yahoo.com. District 7. 2017 James S. Huffard III, see above. District 5. 2016. John Kokoski, 57 Comins Rd., Hadley, MA 01035. Phone 413/549-6486; jkokoski@charter.net. District 3. 2017. Norman Martin, 1820 Marolf Loop Rd., Tillamook, OR 97141 Phone 503/815-3600; martindairyllc@ embarqmail.com. District 1. 2015. David Norman, ex-officio, see AJCA Chris Sorenson, see AJCA officers. Mike Wickstrom, 5852 Columbus Ave., Hilmar, CA 95324-9754. Phone 209/634.6719; michaelwickstrom@ msn.com. District 2. 2017.
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ABS Global............................................ 23, 47 Accelerated Genetics............................ 16, 55 Ahlem Farms Partnership........................... 60 All American Jersey Sale...................... 12, 13 Alta Genetics/Jerseyland Sires............... 4, 31 Ameri-Milk Jerseys...................................... 69 American Jersey Cattle Association ......................................49, 50, 65, 73, 77, 78 Androgenics................................................ 54 Avi-Lanche Jerseys..................................... 11 Avon Road Jersey Farm............................. 69 Bachelor Farms........................................... 54 Barenbrug................................................... 44 Best Cut Gems............................................ 77 Biltmore Farms............................................ 61 Boer Jerseys............................................... 32 Boks Jersey Farm....................................... 67 Brenhaven Jerseys..................................... 54 Brentwood Farms.......................................... 2 Buttercrest Jerseys..................................... 67 California Jerseys..................2, 21, 24, 59, 60 Cantendo Acres.......................................... 67 Cedar Mountain Jerseys............................. 32 Cedarcrest Farms....................................... 45 Cinnamon Ridge Dairy................................ 30 Circle S Jerseys.......................................... 32 Clauss Dairy Farm...................................... 60 Clover Patch Dairy...................................... 67 Cold Run Jerseys LLC................................ 67 Covington Jerseys....................................... 30 Crescent Farm............................................ 32 D&E Jerseys............................................... 11 Dar-Re Farm Ltd......................................... 67 DeMents Jerseys........................................ 46 Demmer Farms/Discovery Jersey Farm..... 57 Den-Kel Jerseys.......................................... 74 Diamond S Farm......................................... 22 Domino Jerseys ......................................... 74 Dreamroad Jerseys..................................... 74 Dutch Hollow Farm...................................... 25 Edn-Ru Jerseys........................................... 70 Fire-Lake Jerseys........................................ 60 Forest Glen Jerseys...................................... 3 Fort Morrison Jerseys................................. 32 Four Springs Jerseys.................................. 70 Friendly Valley Farm.................................... 74
Hav’s Farm.................................................. 32 Heartland Jerseys, Inc. .............................. 80 Heaven Scent Jerseys................................ 74 Heinz Jerseys.............................................. 69 Her-Man Jerseys......................................... 54 Hi-Land Farm.............................................. 74 High Lawn Farm.......................................... 57 Highland Farms, Inc.................................... 32 Highland Jersey Farm................................. 67 Hilmar Jerseys............................................ 59 Holmes Farm............................................... 32 Huffard Dairy Farms.................................... 71 Hy-Capacity Jerseys................................... 68 Illinois Jerseys......................................... 7, 46 Immucell...................................................... 63 Iowa Jerseys......................................... 30, 54 Irishtown Acres............................................ 70 JEMI Jerseys............................................... 70 JVB Red Hot Jerseys.................................. 66 Jersey Journal................................. 27, 71, 76 Jersey Marketing Service..................... 12, 13 Journal Shopping Center...................... 77, 78 K&R Jerseys............................................... 22 Kenny Farm................................................. 70 Kunde Jersey Farm..................................... 30 Lady Long Ears Ranch............................... 39 Lawtons Jersey Farm.................................. 74 Legendairy Farms....................................... 44 Lindsay’s Pine Hill Jerseys.......................... 67 Livestock Exporters Association of U.S.A... 26 Lone Spring Jerseys................................... 54 Lucky Hill Jersey Farm................................ 32 Lyon Jerseys............................................... 30 Mapleline Farm........................................... 32 Margandale Jersey Farm............................ 67 Martin Dairy LLC......................................... 72 Mason Farm................................................ 26 McKee Jersey Farm.................................... 54 Menda Jerseys............................................ 32 Messmer Jersey Farm................................ 76 Michigan Jersey Cattle Club....................... 68 Mill Ridge Jerseys....................................... 70 Mills Jersey Farm LLC................................ 57 Minnesota Jerseys.......................... 22, 57, 71
Genex.............................................. 29, 77, 78 Goff Dairy.................................................... 48 Golden Meadows Jerseys........................... 24 Gordon Farms............................................. 53 Grazeland Jerseys Ltd................................ 67
National Jersey Jug Futurity....................... 43 Nettle Creek Jerseys................................... 26 New England Jerseys........................... 32, 40 New York Jerseys.................................. 25, 74 Nobledale Farm........................................... 70 Normandell Farms...................................... 70 Northwinds Jerseys..................................... 32
Hallet Dairy Farm LLC................................ 69
Oakhaven Jerseys...................................... 67
The American Jersey Cattle Association promotes the use of authentic and unaltered photographic images of Jersey animals, and disapproves of the use of any photographic images that alter the body of the Jersey animal. The American Jersey Cattle Association therefore requests that all photographic images of Jersey animals submitted for publication in the Jersey Journal contain no alterations to the body of the animal. Despite its best efforts to ensure that only unaltered photographs of Jersey animals are used in this publication, the American Jersey Cattle Association cannot guarantee that every photographic image of a Jersey animal is authentic and unaltered.
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Ohio Jerseys......................................... 28, 67 Oomsdale Farm, Inc.................................... 74 Oregon Jerseys................................. 3, 44, 72 Owens Farms Inc........................................ 69 Pennsota Jerseys........................................ 22 Pennsylvania Jerseys.................................. 70 Pine Valley Genetics................................... 68 Pot O’Gold Sale.................................... 12, 13 Queen-Acres Farm..................................... 61 Quist Dairy.................................................. 21 Ratliff Jerseys.............................................. 75 Rawn Jersey Farm...................................... 54 Richardson Family Farm............................. 32 River Valley Dairy.......................................... 7 Riverside-F Farms....................................... 70 Rock Bottom Dairy...................................... 54 Schoene Kuh Dairy..................................... 71 Scotch View Farms..................................... 74 Seacord Farm............................................. 74 Select Sires, Inc................................ 9, 78, 79 Sexing Technologies............................. 15, 78 Shan-Mar Jerseys....................................... 70 Shenandoah Jerseys.................................. 76 Silver Maple Farms..................................... 40 Silver Mist Farm.......................................... 44 Silver Spring Farm...................................... 74 Smith Haven Dairy...................................... 22 Sorensons-Hillview Jersey Farm Inc........... 69 Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc............................... 67 Spring Valley Farm...................................... 74 Springdale Jersey Farm.............................. 32 Spruce Row Jerseys................................... 70 Steinhauers Jerseys................................... 69 Stoney Hollow Jerseys................................ 70 Sugar Brook Jerseys................................... 70 Sugar Grove Jerseys.................................. 59 Summit Farm............................................... 30 Sun Valley Jerseys...................................... 44 Sunbow Jerseys.......................................... 39 Sunset Canyon Jerseys.............................. 44 Taylor Jersey Farm Inc................................ 45 Tierney Farm Jerseys................................. 74 Unkefer Jersey Dairy................................... 67 Vanderfeltz Jerseys..................................... 70 Waverly Farm.............................................. 48 Wilsonview Dairy......................................... 44 Winterplace Jerseys.................................... 32 Wisconsin Jerseys................................ 68, 69 Woodstock Dairy......................................... 69 Youngs Jersey Dairy Inc.............................. 67 Zike Jersey Farm......................................... 35 Zoetis............................................... 33, 34, 35 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. NOVEMBER—Western Texas; Arizona; Idaho and Utah; North Carolina; Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Colorado. D E C E M B E R — Tex a s ; V i r g i n i a , M a r y l a n d , West Virginia and Delaware; Vermont; Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire.
Deadlines
NOV. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the December evaluation release. DEC. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the January evaluation release. DEC. 1—Deadline to apply for the fourth Jersey Youth Academy, visit www.USJersey.com for the application. DEC. 1—Deadline to apply for the Fred Stout Experience Awards. DEC. 31—Deadline for entries with payment for the 2017 National Jersey Jug Futurity are due. JAN. 15—Nominations are due for Young Jersey Breeder, Master Breeder and Distinguished Service awards and the AJCA-NAJ Award for Meritorious Service. MAR. 1—Entries due for the Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest. Cows alive as of December 31, 2014, are eligible. Minimum DHIR production levels for nominating are 200,000 lbs. milk, 9,500 lbs. fat,
and 7,500 lbs. protein. MAR. 1—State nominations for the National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest are due to AJCA. MAR. 1—National Jersey Youth Production Contest entries are due. Forms available from the USJersey website at www.usjersey.com/forms/ YProductionContest.pdf.
Sales
NOV. 8—57TH POT O’GOLD SALE, Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, Ky.; 4:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. NOV. 9—THE 62 ND ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SALE, West Exhibit Hall, Louisville, Ky.; 4:30 p.m (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com. NOV. 25—JERSEYBID.COM INTERNET AUCTION, closing begins at 1:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; catalog at www.JerseyBid.com. DEC. 16—JERSEYBID.COM INTERNET AUCTION, closing begins at 1:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; catalog at www.JerseyBid.com. JAN. 6—THE HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR SALE VIA JERSEYBID.COM, bidding will open on JerseyBid. com on December 17 and the sale closing begins at 7:30 p.m. (EST) on January 6; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; catalog at www.JerseyBid.com. MAR. 28—MIDWEST SPRING SPECIAL SALE, Olmstead County Fairgrounds, Rochester, Minn.; 11:00 a.m. (CDT); for more information contact Greg Nelson, 320/583-7450. MAY 1—DAY AT THE DERBY, Keeneland Sales Pavilion, Lexington, Ky.; Jeff Butler, Norman Nabholz and Ernie Kueffner, sale mgrs. MAY 3—DERBY SHOWCASE ALL BREEDS SALE, Lakeview Park, Frankfort, Ky.; 2:00 p.m. (EDT); Louisville Jersey Parish, sale mgr.; for more information contact Jackie Branham, 502/545-0890 JUNE 26—58 TH NATIONAL HEIFER SALE, Embassy Suites Hotel & Riverfront Conference Center, East Peoria, Ill.; 7:00 p.m. (CDT); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com.
Meetings and Expositions
NOV. 3-5—DAIRY TODAY’S ELITE PRODUCER
Registration Fees Effective April 1, 1999
InfoJersey.com Applications Member Non-Member
All Other Applications Member Non-Member
Under six (6) months................................................ $15.00 $17.00 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 22.00 12-24 months.......................................... 22.00 25.00 24.00 27.00 Over 24 months...................................... 30.00 35.00 32.00 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 July 1, 2014
Standard processing fee is $14.00 when transfer is received within 60 days of the date of sale of the animal to the new owner, and $17.00 when received after 60 days. $2.00 discounts from the standard fee will be applied to individual animal transfers processed via infoJersey.com and to group transfers submitted in batch electronic files: Excel spreadsheet, report downloaded from herd management software, or a field-delimited text file. Additional discounts may apply for herds enrolled in REAP, and for intraherd and intra-farm transfers. Refer to “Fees for Programs and Services” (www.usjersey.com/fees.pdf) and call Herd Services for more information. The Association’s Bylaws require the seller to pay the transfer fee. Save by becoming a lifetime member of the American Jersey Cattle Association.
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BUSINESS CONFERENCE, The Bellagio, Las Vegas, Nev.; for more information call 816/8899402 or visit http://www.agweb.com/livestock/dairy/ elite_producer_business_conference.aspx. NOV. 6-7—BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCATION, Louisville, Ky. NOV. 7—BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC., Louisville, Ky. NOV. 13-14—DAIRY CATTLE REPRODUCTION COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING, Hilton Salt Lake City Center, Salt Lake City, Utah; for more information visit http://www.dcrcouncil.org. NOV. 13-15—NORTHEAST REGIONAL DAIRY CHALLENGE, Harrisburg, Pa. NOV. 16-18—SOUTHERN REGIONAL DAIRY CHALLENGE, Salisbury, N.C. DEC. 6—KENTUCKY JERSEY CATTLE CLUB ANNUAL MEETING, Clouds Country Cooking, Harrodsburg, Ky. DEC. 6—MISSISSIPPI JERSEY CATTLE CLUB ANNUAL MEETING, Penn’s Restaurant, Forrest, Miss. JAN. 25-28—DAIRY FORUM 2015, Boca Raton Resort and Club, Boca Raton, Fla.; for more information visit http://www.idfa.org/forms/meeting/ Microsite/dairyforum2015. JAN. 27-29—VERMONT FARM SHOW, Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Junction, Vt. FEB. 1-3—NATIONAL MASTITIS COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING, Peabody Motel, Memphis, Tenn.; For more information visit http://www. nmconline.org. FEB. 5-7—GREAT LAKES REGIONAL DAIRY CONFERENCE, Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, Mich.; for more information visit http://www.glrdc. msu.edu. FEB. 11-13—MIDWEST REGIONAL DAIRY CHALLENGE, Sioux Center, Iowa. FEB. 10-12—WORLD AG EXPO, International AgriCenter, Tulare, Calif.; for more information visit http://www.worldagexpo.com. MAR. 3-5—WESTERN DAIRY MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE, John Ascuaga’s Nugget, Reno, Nev. MAR. 12-13—NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, Embassy Suites-Airport Hotel, Columbus, Ohio. MAR. 13-14—AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, Embassy Suites-Airport Hotel, Columbus, Ohio. MAR. 14—ALL AMERICAN PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETINGS, Embassy Suites-Airport Hotel, Columbus, Ohio. MAR. 18-19—PDPW BUSINESS CONFERENCE, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis. MAR. 24-26—CENTRAL PLAINS DAIRY EXPO, Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls, S.D. MAR. 26-28—MIDWEST REGIONAL DAIRY CHALLENGE, Tulare, Calif. APR. 9-11—NORTH AMERICAN INTERCOLLEGIATE DAIRY CHALLENGE & DAIRY CHALLENGE ACADEMY, Syracuse, N.Y. JUNE 24-27—AJCA-NAJ ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC., Embassy Suites Hotel & Riverfront Conference Center, East Peoria, Ill.
Shows
NOV. 8—THE ALL AMERICAN JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:00 a.m. (EST); Justin Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa., judge; Chad Ryan, Fond du Lac, Wis., associate. NOV. 9—NATIONAL JERSEY JUG FUTURITY, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 1:00 p.m. (EST); Mike Berry, Albany, Ore., judge; Frank (continued to page 44)
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Sunday, November 9, 2014 • West Hall Exhibit Area • Louisville, Ky. Wine and cheese social: 3:30 p.m. • Sale: 4:30 p.m.
TJ Classic Minister Venus-ET, E-93% Supreme Champion, 2014 World Dairy Expo Winner, 2014 National Jersey Jug Futurity Reserve National Grand Champion, 2013
Selling a June 2014 “Hired Gun” out of a “Remake” maternal sister to “Venus.” The next dam is the 2009 Grand Champion at Madison, Stephan Sparkler Vera-ET, E-95%. Greg and Joel Bourne, OH
GR Oomsdale CC Iatola Galen, E-90% JH1C 5-1 305 3x 22,380 5.4% 1,201 3.7% 832 99DCR
Offering a polled “Critique-P” that ranks 27th on the polled list for GJPI at +209. Her dam is a “Colin” maternal sister to “Galen.” The next dam is an E-90% “Country.” From a maternal line with lots of A.I. interest. Jera, Kyla and Keaton Kessler, KY
BLJ Bowtie Jacque, E-91%
Ratliff Comerica Reagan-ET, E-90%
Her “Metalica” June calf sells and is +5.47 for GJUI. The grandam is an E-90% “Ray” with over 18,000M and 1,000F followed by a Vindication. Bar-Lee Jerseys, OH
Her E-90% “Action” daughter sells due to “Samson” in May 2015. The next dam is Rozeview Dorie D Rachel, E-95%, and is the same maternal line as the only threetime National Grand Champion, Ratliff Price Alicia. Trent Kilgus and Paul Graybill, IL
2-2 305 15,350 4.8% 734 3.6% 550 96DCR 1st Senior 3-Year-Old and HM Senior Champion, 2014 Ohio State Fair
2nd Senior 2-Year-Old, 2011 Illinois State Fair
Cold Run Impuls Sherbert, E-90% JH1F
2-11 305 19,020 5.4% 1,029 3.9% 734 89DCR
Her P9 “Cris-P” daughter sells. The grandam is a VG-88% “Lexington” followed by a VG-85% “Legion” both with high components. Leroy and Martha Sue Miller, OH
See last month’s advertising for even more highlights!
Family Hill Avery Fire, E-95%
4-3 305 21,800 4.5% 985 3.5% 766 94DCR Grand Champion, 2007 Western National Show
Her VG-83% senior 2-year-old daughter sired by “Tequila” sells fresh and open. She is a potential fifth generation Excellent. Aaron Lancaster, WA
The #1 “Fastrack” daughter sells at +236 GJPI. She ranks among the top 500 GJPI heifer list and sells with lots of A.I. interest. Her dam is a VG-86% “Impuls” with over 23,000M followed by a “Legion.” Lindsays Pine Hill Jersey Farm, OH From the deep Enniskillen “Mamie” family sells a June 2014 “Premier.” Her dam is a VG86% “Giller” followed by seven Excellent dams. Underground Genetics, NY Offering a “Sebastian” carrying an A.I. contract with Genex. She is due in February to “Citation A” and she is +217 for GJPI. She is backed by four dams, all with over 20,000M and sired by “Blackstone,” “Rocket,” “Lemvig” and “Paramount.” Silver Maple Farms, ME
South Mountain Socrates Jerica-ET, Excellent-91% JH1F
2nd Senior 2-Year-Old, 2013 New York Spring Carousel
Her March 2014 “Counciller” daughter sells. The next three dams are all Excellent with a slew of show winnings. Dusty
Schirm and Linehan Jerseys, OH
Selling a December 2013 “Premier” daughter. Her dam is a VG-86% Vindication with over 20,000M and 1,200F. The next four dams are Excellent with solid production. Megan Westergard, UT
A VG-82% “Volcano” 2-year-old sells due in May to “Texas.” She gave 85 lbs. milk on her September test and has A.I. interest expressed by Accelerated Genetics. Her dam is an E-90% “On Time” projected to over 23,000M actual at 3-4. Norse Star Jerseys, WI Six embryos sired by 7JE5004 River Valley CeCe Chrome out of a choice of dams, Barkly Kate, E-92% or Sunset Canyon Jevon LVG Maid-ET, VG-84%. Taylor Jersey Farm & Cedarcrest Farms, MS
Lawtons Golden Flyer, E-90%
5-6 305 24,570 4.5% 1,099 3.4% 844 102DCR
Her great-granddaughter sired by “Visionary” sells and is +223 for GJPI. She ranks on the Top 500 GJPI heifer list and sells with lots of A.I. interest. The dam is a VG-87% “TBone” followed by an E-90% “Jace.” Both have over 21,000M. Timothy Lawton, NY
Bohnerts Action Geanna, E-93%
Buttercrest Artist Godiva-ET, VG-86% JH1C
Selling her “Sparky” great-granddaughter that is +5.0PL and +5.99 GJUI and has A.I. interest. The dam is a VG-85% “Academy” followed by a “Louie.” Both have over 18,000M. Bohnert Jerseys, IL
Offering her “GR Clark” granddaughter that is +193 for GJPI and has A.I. interest. Her dam is a VG-83% “GR Golda” with over 18,000M. From a deep family that transmits and has numerous sons in A.I. Buttercrest Jerseys, OH
5-6 305 21,330 5.4% 1,143 3.9% 826 102DCR
6-10 305 25,100 4.0% 1,015 3.2% 809 102DCR
Lots of A.I. interest expressed in this P9 “Magnum” that is +215 GJPI. She is backed by two dams with over 25,000M and sired by “Sparky” and “Greatness.” Charles Ahlem, CA A January 2014 “Awesome” daughter sells that is +210 for GJPI. Her dam is a Very Good “Visionary” and is projected to over 26,000M m.e. at 1-6. The next dam is a “Jace” with over 21,000M actual. Martin Dairy LLC, OR
Cascadia Jace Madison, VG-87%
5-8 305 19,990 4.6% 914 3.6% 728 102DCR
Her “Samson” granddaughter sells and is due in June to “Metalica.” The dam is an E-90% “Walker” backed by “Madison.” The next dam is an E-90% “Hallmark” with over 26,000M. From the same maternal line as “Magnum” and “Mor.” Trent Kilgus, IL
BW Legion Coed-ET, E-91%
4-11 305 21,520 5.2% 1,111 3.1% 662 97DCR
Offering a September 2013 “Rebellion” out of a VG-86% “Metchant” followed by an E-90% “Vermeer” then “Coed.” The next dam is BW Avery Katie ET121-ET, E-93% with 36,530M actual and many sons in A.I. Jasmine Noteboom, NY
For the 34 lots that are selling: Dams average 84.8% for final score Average for GJPI/JPI is 185, with 13 at 195 and higher Dams m.e. average is Average for CM$ is 498
20,862-1,017-759
26 lots have A.I. interest
Dams average CM$ 367
Find online catalogs for both sales at: http://JMS.USJersey.com/
Offering a P9 “Dazzle” with A.I. interest from Genex and is +207 GJPI. Her dam is a VG-82% “Hirum” backed by a VG-81% “Abe.” Richard and Jennifer Avila, TX From the “Tina” family at Woodstock Dairy sells a P9 “Dividend” due in July to “MacKenzie.” She is +204 for GJPI and sells with A.I. interest. Woodstock Dairy, WI A P9 “Morale” that sells with A.I. interest. Her dam is a “TBone” projected to 21,552-1,136792 ME at 1-10. Lindsays Pine Hill Farm, OH Selling a P9 polled daughter of “Critic-P” and ranks 50th on the polled GJPI heifer list. She also has lots of A.I. interest expressed. Grammer Jersey Farm LLC, OH
Kathleen Skiba, North Branch, Minn., has been appointed to the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board by U.S. Secretary Tom Vilsack. She will represent Region 5 for a three-year term beginning November 1, 2014. The 38-member Dairy Board is authorized to design programs to strengthen the dairy industry’s position in domestic and foreign markets. The program is financed by a mandatory 15 cent per hundredweight assessment on all milk marketed commercially and a 7.5 cent per hundredweight or equivalent on milk and dairy products imported into the United States. Skiba operates Diamond S Farm with her husband, Dave, and their family. The 125-cow Registered Jersey dairy is enrolled on REAP. Paul Moss, Tri-Springs Jersey Farm, Cottage Grove, Tenn., was featured in a recent online edition of Drovers CattleNetwork. The publication for October 13 highlighted Moss’s life as fifthgeneration farmer and second-generation Jersey breeder. Moss managed the Jersey herd in partnership with his late father near Franklin, Tenn., which is now an upscale suburb of Nashville. He moved the operation to its present location in the northwest part of the state after his father’s passing in 1990. Today, Moss operates Tri-Springs Jersey Farm with his wife, Sarah, and son, Will. Daughters Laura and Elizabeth are also involved with the farm. The 98cow Registered Jersey herd is enrolled on REAP and will be expanded to 300 cows in the next 2-3 years to support two families. Paul also sits on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board. Elizabeth is an appraiser with the American Jersey Cattle Association.
Pakistani Group Visits AJCA-NAJ Headquarters A Pakistani group that was part of a trade mission coordinated by the Ohio Livestock and Genetic Export Council visited the headquarters of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. in late September. Members of the group included: Dr. Page 14
The delegation from Pakistan that visited the AJCA-NAJ headquarters included Mr. Muhammad Imran Babar, Dr. Muhammad Ramzan, Mr. Umer Akram Skeikh and Mr. Shahzad Qamar Butt.
Muhammad Ramzan, Umer Akram Skeikh, Muhammad Imran Babar and Shahzad Qamar Butt. Ramzan has been farm manager for a 1,000-acre agro-based enterprise for 20 years. He also has worked in a cattle feed mill, managed 1,200 head of imported cows and is a distributor for Taurus Services Inc. Skeikh is CEO of Farmers Dairy, a Holstein Friesian herd, but has worked with all breeds of dairy cattle. Babar is general manager of Shariffs Dairy, which is owned by Pakistan’s ruling party, the prime minister of the country and the chief minister of the Punjab province. Butt is project director of Interloop Dairies, which manages 1,200 head today and plans to expand to 2,000 head next year. The group also visited the headquarters of Select Sires in Plain City, Ohio, and then traveled to World Dairy Expo as part of their mission.
Juniors Take Top Honors in Iowa Princess Contest Jersey junior Mikayla Lien, Calmar, Iowa, was crowned as the 61st Iowa Dairy Princess at a ceremony held during the Iowa State Fair in August. The daughter of Gary and Patty Lien is a freshman at the University of Northern Iowa majoring in communications. She has been active in 4-H and FFA and received the Iowa Jersey Youth Achievement Award in 2014. Rylie Pflughaupt, Vinton, Iowa, was named Alternate Iowa Dairy Princess. The daughter of Jordan and Traci Pflughaupt is a senior at Iowa State University with a major in speech communications and
minors in advertising and agricultural communications. Rylie was crowned as the Iowa Jersey Princess in 2013. The pair will share duties as goodwill ambassadors for Iowa’s dairy farmers. They will make public appearances to connect with consumers and help them understand the dedication of dairy farm families to their cows, their land and the milk they produce. Midwest Dairy Association, which sponsors the contest, presented Mikayla with a $550 scholarship and Rylie with a $450 scholarship. Also named to the top five in the contest was Dayle Lantzky, Hawkeye, Iowa, daughter of Brian and Heidi Lantzky, HeiBri Jerseys. She is a freshman at Northeast Iowa Community College and plans to pursue a business specialist degree.
Mikayla Lien, right, was crowned Iowa Dairy Princess and Rylie Pflughaupt was selected as alternate.
Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation (Required by 39 U.S.C. 3685) Date of filing September 28, 2014. Jersey Journal (ISSN:0021-5953) is published monthly at 6486 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Franklin County, Ohio 43068-2362, with headquarters or business offices of the publishers at 6486 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-2362. The name and address of the publisher is the American Jersey Cattle Association, 6486 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-2362. Editor, Kimberly Billman, 6486 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-2362. Owner of the publication is the American Jersey Cattle Association, 6486 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-2362. There are no bondholders, mortgagees, or security holders. Total number of copies printed (average for preceding 12 months) 2,944; sales through dealers—none; mail subscriptions 2,321; total paid circulation 2,597; free distribution by mail 9; free distribution outside the mail 58; total free distribution 128; total distribution 2,812; percent paid 92.34%. Actual number of copies printed (single issue nearest to filing date) 2,842; sales through dealers—none; mail subscriptions 2,236; total paid circulation 2,371; free distribution by mail 6; free distribution outside the mail 25; total free distribution 58; total distribution 2,644; percent paid 89.67%. I certify that the statements made by me above are correct and complete. Kimberly A. Billman, Editor
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Bred To Respond It’s time for a genetic base change, the adjustment that production over this decade is attributable to genetic progoccurs every five years to subtract accumulated genetic gain ress and how much is the result of management practices. from evaluations so that all animals are compared with a From 2000 to 2005, genetic improvement was more current cow population. With the December 2014 responsible for 95% of the increase in milk yield, 94% of genetic evaluations, the average PTAs of sire-identified the increase in fat yield, and 77% of the increase in protein cows born in 2010 will be set to zero, except for somatic yield. cell score, which is centered at 3.0. From 2005 to 2010, genetic progress was equal to For Jersey, this base change brings positive news about the gains of 2000-2005. The surge in total phenotypic both the direction and magnitude of genetic progress since progress from 2005 to 2010 was a function of environment. 2005. Jersey genetic trend increased for milk, fat, protein Management factors were responsible for 36%, 50% and and daughter pregnancy rate (DPR), was maintained for 43% of the increases in milk, fat and protein yields. Productive Life (PL), and was very slightly less for somatic So, this base change is not just a story about continuing genetic progress, but also how today’s Jersey responds cell score. PTA adjustments due to the base change will when given what be 327 lbs. milk, 19 lbs. fat, 12 lbs. Table 1. Phenotypic averages for standardized first-lactation protein, fat and milk of s h e n e e d s t o Jersey cows born in genetic evaluation base years 2000, 2005 and 2010. demonstrate her protein, 0.8 PL, 0.0 for DPR and bred-in productive Birth Year Change 2000 2005 2010 2000-2010 capabilities. A Jersey 0.04 for SCS. There’s another Milk (pounds) cow this responsive 17,776 18,457 19,474 1,698 810 846 924 114 chapter in this sto- Fat (pounds) to management Protein (pounds) 626 657 701 75 e xc i t e s i n t e re s t ry, however, and 41,347 50,673 80,871 39,524 that’s the informa- Number of Cows from dairy herd owners, challenges tion included in Source: Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, www.cdcb.us/eval/summary/trend.cfm the USDA–Animal nutritionists to Improvement Pro- Table 2. Comparison of total phenotypic, genetic and environmental progress for base s e e h o w m u c h change intervals 2000-2005 and 2005-2010. gram report that she is capable of shows Jersey phe- producing, and Progress % of Increase Progress % of Increase 2000-2005 for Trait 2005-2010 for Trait above all, drives notypic progress over base change Milk: breed growth. periods. Phenotypic (total) 682 1,016 T hi s i s j u s t 1 Genetic (BV) 646 95% 655 64% the beginning. Across the past Environmental 36 5% 362 36% Cows born in decade, from 2000 2010 were before to 2005 then from Fat: Phenotypic (total) 36 78 2005 to 2010 genomic selection Genetic (BV) 34 94% 39 50% had much impact; (Table 1), Jersey Environmental 2 6% 39 50% official genomic total phenotypic Protein: progress has been Phenotypic (total) 31 44 evaluations for Jersey bulls were 1,698 lbs. milk, Genetic (BV) 24 77% 25 57% 7 23% 19 43% first released in 114 lbs. fat and Environmental January of 2009. 75 lbs. protein— 1 Genetic progress based on breeding value (BV) is twice PTA progress. Phenotypic and with the number of Source: AIPL Research Report Base2 (8-09), AIP Research Report Base3 (10-14) genetic trends are Jersey cows nearly faster for animals born since. Cows born in 2011 average doubling across that period of time. 19,958–955–721, those in 2012, 20,784–987–746. Total phenotypic progress is the sum of genetic progress Genetic change is permanent. Continue to build the and gains due to environmental factors such as managegenetic base, so that management can make the most of it. ment. Table 2 breaks down how much of the progress in NOVEMBER 2014
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Breeders Talk Past, Present, Future with Jerseys
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he Jersey business looks a lot different today than it did just a decade ago. Jersey cows represent a greater share of the national dairy herd, Jersey milk advantages are more widely recognized by processors and Jersey demand is poised to skyrocket from growing worldwide consumption of dairy products, especially protein-rich dairy products. The character of those who milk Jersey cows is changing too. While some have grown up with the breed and are continuing herds that have been Jersey for generations, others are just getting a start with Jerseys. Today, dairy herds with a mix of brown and black and white are becoming the norm as Holstein producers add Jerseys to their herds. Many of these eventually transition their herds to all-Jersey because of their experiences with the breed. Seasoned veteran or newcomer, all realize there are benefits to milking Jerseys—greater feed and reproductive efficiencies, longer herd life and more potential to build herd equity. Jersey cows are also proving to be the greener choice as they use fewer environmental resources, thus leaving a smaller carbon footprint. Jersey breeders also realize there is a need to be profitable, to balance yield with the costs of production and manage ever more efficient operations. Many use programs offered by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) to make management and breeding decisions, merchandise cattle and participate in a breed-focused milk marketing campaign. Another commonality among them is love of dairying as a career and lifestyle and as the ideal environment in which to raise a family. The Jersey Journal visited with seven younger Jersey breeders across the country for the roundtable that follows. Journal staff wanted to learn why they opted to pursue a career in dairying, take a closer look at how they manage their herds and get their take on the future of the dairy industry. Some are managing Jerseys on farms that have been breeding Jerseys for generations; others have grown up with Holsteins but are now milking Jerseys. Farm sizes range from 30,000 cows to 70 cows and include equally diverse management styles and facilities. One dairy is processing its own milk and selling it to consumers through its
farm store and a number of retail outlets. Many are active in service to the dairy industry and their local communities.
The Kilgus family, clockwise left to right, Jenna with Kelsey, Matt, Trent, Kayla, Kaylee, Justin, Paul, Carmen with Andrew, Carla, Collin and Kamber, operates Kilgus Dairy and Kilgus Farmstead, an All-Jersey producer-distributor.
Jordan Leak is a fourth-generation dairy producer who grew up with Holsteins but is now operations manager for the Jersey herds owned by the Aardema Group in Wendell, Idaho. The business milks about 30,000 cows, half of which are Jerseys and Jersey crosses.
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Featured Herds Paul Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill. Kilgus owns and operates Kilgus Dairy and Kilgus Farmstead with his wife, Carmen, and their three children, Justin, Trent and Carla, and their families, and his nephew, Matt, and his wife, Jenna, and their family. The dairy also employees three fulltime employees. Kilgus Farmstead has been bottling non-homogenized milk on the farm since 2009. The Queen of QualityÂŽ producer also sells ice cream and Jersey beef at its farm store and goat meat to ethnic markets in the Chicago area. Paul and Trent manage the dairy and breeding stock while Carmen does the bookkeeping for the dairy side of the operation. Matt and Justin manage the milk bottling and sales while Jenna does the bookkeeping for the bottling plant. Currently Kilgus Dairy is milking 145 head in a double-10 parallel parlor. The REAP herd is housed in a new, 150-head compost barn and rotational grazed from April to November. The family farms 900 acres of corn, soybeans, wheat and alfalfa. Jordan Leak, Jerome, Idaho. Leak is one of two operations managers for the Aardema Group, owned by the Aardema family in Wendell, Idaho. The business milks about 30,000 cows and employs 400 people. Leak manages the Jersey operations, which account for about half of the cows and are Jerseys or Jersey crosses. The dairies register some select cattle with the AJCA and also use the linear type program. The facilities are diverse, with cows housed in both free stall barns and open lots. All cows are milked in parallel parlors. Leak also owns Leak Genetics with his wife, Barbara. Amanda Stiles Lutz, Chester, S.C. Lutz owns Her-Man Jerseys with her husband, Herby. The REAP herd is managed at his family farm, Sunny Day Farm, in Chester and a contract advertiser with the Jersey Journal. The cattle herd includes 70-75 milking Jersey cows and another 225 head of replacement heifers, breeding bulls and beef recipients. The Lutzes merchandise about 40-50 breeding age bulls every year. Amanda manages the breeding program and handles daily
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Amanda Lutz and her husband, Herby, and their son, Hobbs, operate Her-Man Jerseys on his family farm in Chester, S.C. The Lutzes have been genotyping about 80% of their heifers for the past 18 months and sell about 40-50 breeding bulls each year.
Jonathan Merriam is the genetics specialist for Ahlem Farms Partnership in Hilmar, Calif. The 4,600-cow Registered Jersey Dairy genotypes about half of its heifers. The dairy ranks nationally for milk and protein production and herd average JPI.
care of the herd and gets a hand from a full-time employee milking the cows and feeding calves. She has served the South Carolina Jersey Breeders Association as president and vice president and chaired the National Jersey Jug Futurity. She received the Young Jersey Breeder Award in 2010 and National Dairy Shrine’s Progressive Dairy Producer Award for small herds in 2014. Jonathan Merriam, Hilmar, Calif. Merriam is genetics specialist for Ahlem Farms Partnership. The 6,000 cow Registered Jersey dairy owned by Bill and Carolyn Ahlem and Sabino Ahlem-Herrera, DVM, is operated on three farms in Hilmar. Calves are raised at Vlot Brothers Ranch in Chowchilla until they are four months old. The dairy ranks among the top 10 in the nation (herds with 750 or more cows) for milk and protein and has more than 300 cows ranked among the top 1.5% for JPI or Genomic JPI. Ahlem Farms Partnership has hosted three production sales since 2006, selling a total of 880 head for more than $2.2 million. Ahlem Farms Partnership is enrolled on REAP and a founding member of Jerseyland Sires. It advertises in the Jersey Journal and maintains a website on JerseySites. Kelly Moss, Litchfield Park, Ariz. Moss operates Mountain Shadow Dairy with his wife, Kathy, and their seven children, Anneke, Shelby, Sheridan, Regan, Katie, Jackson and Jensen. The 1,200-cow Registered Jersey dairy is enrolled on REAP and employs 14 people full-time. Cows are housed on a dry lot and milked in a double-nine herringbone parlor. The dairy is situated on 50 acres and rents an additional 120 acres to grow alfalfa. Moss is serving his first term as director for the AJCA and also served as a Director at Large for National All-Jersey Inc. for 12 years. He received the Young Jersey Breeder Award and the Progressive Dairy Producer Award from National Dairy Shrine in 2001. Jessica Peters, Meadville, Pa. Peters has operated Spruce Row Jerseys with her parents, Jeff and Janet, and younger brother, Cole, since 2010. Prior to this, she spent two years milking cows in New Zealand. The family is in the process of incorporating the farm to legally bring Jessica and Cole into the business effective January 2015. Spruce Row Jerseys milks 240 cows and raises 230 head of young stock. The older facilities include a 20-year-old milk barn with a double-eight parallel parlor. The family owns about 400 acres and rents additional land to grow 350 acres of corn and 200 acres
of alfalfa. Spruce Row Jerseys is enrolled on REAP, advertises in the Jersey Journal and belongs to a number of regional young sire sampling groups. Jessica is secretary of the Pennsylvania Jersey Cattle Association. Veronica Steer, Cottage Grove, Tenn. Steer owns and operates Sunbow Jerseys with her parents, Charles and Carol. The 85-cow Registered Jersey dairy is enrolled on REAP and a contract advertiser with the Jersey Journal. She graduated from Virginia Tech in 2003 and worked two years off the farm at Epcot Center and Blue Ridge Embryos before returning home. She responsible for many of the daily management decisions for the herd and also manages the crops. She won the National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest in 2001 and received a Young Jersey Breeder Award in 2014. She is a member of the steering committee for Dairy Farmers of America’s Young Cooperative Program and president of Dixieland Jersey Sires Inc. She is also a spokesperson for Southeast United Dairy Industry Association.
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Kelly Moss operates Mountain Shadow Dairy, a 1,200-cow Registered Jersey dairy, with his wife, Kathy, and their family in Litchfield Park, Ariz. Moss is a second-generation Jersey breeder who currently serves as a director of the AJCA.
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Questions What is your background with dairy cattle? Why did you decide to pursue a career in the dairy industry? Has your involvement always been with Registered Jerseys? Kilgus: I was born and raised on a Holstein dairy farm. I decided to continue dairying because I have always had a love and passion for dairy cattle and wanted to give my children the same opportunities I was given. We converted our herd to fully-Jersey 25 years ago because the cooperative we shipped milk to at that time adopted component pricing. We felt the Jersey cow would be more profitable. Leak: I am a fourth-generation dairy producer who has always had a passion for the industry. I was raised on a 100-cow Holstein operation, which is still owned by my father, and studied dairy science at Utah State University. After school, I took a herdsman position with a 2,000-cow dairy and grew to love the challenges of a larger herd. My wife, Barbara, and I established Leak Genetics in 2000 with registered Holsteins and a rented facility with a family friend. Three years later, the pull of being involved with a larger herd drew me to my current position. We still own cattle that are incorporated in the Aardema herd. My involvement in Registered Jerseys has only been the past 10 years. As the milk markets changed in our area, we found that Jerseys fit our older operations better and have continued to expand our Jersey herd. Lutz: I am the fourth generation in my family to operate a dairy and can’t imagine doing anything else. Though I also have experience working with other breeds, I love working my Jersey cows and being involved with the Jersey industry. My Jersey cows have given me opportunity to work with some wonderful people over the years. Since the birth of our first child, Hobbs, I more fully realize how important and wonderful it is to raise a dairy farm kid. Merriam: I grew up on Riverview Farms in Hickman, Calif., where we milked 250 registered Jerseys and 150 unregistered Holsteins. After we sold the dairy in 1991, I worked in the A.I. industry, extension and education. I have done consultant work for Ahlem Farms Partnership since 2002 and joined the operation full-time in 2012. I love working with dairy cattle and have always enjoyed genetics and the chance to continually breed better cows. Though I have worked with all breeds of dairy cows in various circumstances, my favorite is the Jersey cow. As well as being more efficient and profitable, she has more personality. I knew this even when it wasn’t popular to like Jerseys. I am amused as my childhood Holstein friends now come to me looking for Jerseys.
Jessica Peters operates Spruce Row Jerseys with her parents and brother. The 240-cow dairy will be incorporated in January 2015 to officially bring the siblings into the family business. She also serves as secretary for the Pennsylvania Jersey Cattle Association.
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Moss: I was born and raised on the Registered Jersey dairy we currently own. My dad started milking Jerseys in 1963 with the purchase of about 400 head and then bought this facility two years later. I always thought I wanted to dairy, but, after high school, I began to have second thoughts. I had always enjoyed science and math and liked mechanical things, so returned to college and pursued a mechanical engineering degree. Between my junior and senior years of college, I worked for a local aerospace company. Though I enjoyed the work, I couldn’t wait for the weekend to get back to the dairy and work outside. I finished the degree, but returned home to enter a partnership with my father. Peters: I have grown up living and working with dairy cattle. I showed Jerseys in 4-H for 11 years and spent every non-school minute working on our family dairy. After my first year of college away from the farm, I knew I wanted to be a dairy farmer. The passion and dedication that farmers, like my family, put into a job that can only be described as a roller coaster of highs and lows is inspirational and I wanted to be a part of that. I also love the diversity of the job. In one day I can be a veterinarian, an equipment operator, a secretary or an agronomist. Steer: I grew up with Jerseys. My parents were partners in Greenwood Jersey Farm until 1994, when they ventured out on their own and established Sunbow Jerseys, which has been at its present location since December 1995. I have always loved the cows and wanted to be a part of the farm. I graduated from Virginia Tech in 2003 with a dairy science degree and returned to the farm to work full time in December 2005. If you are dairying on your family farm, where changes made to accommodate your return? Kilgus: No major changes were made for me to be involved on our family farm. I was the only one of seven siblings who had an interest in continuing the dairy. Leak: Though I am not working on my family farm, the nice thing about a large operation is that there is always room to incorporate family—and non-family members who have a love for the business. Lutz: We are dairying on Herby’s family farm, but in a different manner than before. Herby now has a full-time job off the farm. Merriam: I am not working on the family farm. Moss: The first 4-5 years after I returned were discouraging to me because my equity was not growing. Nothing had changed initially after I returned and it became apparent that this was the problem. At that point, my dad was milking around 750 head and we were raising heifers together with my brother. Our herd and his herd were both full so we sold the extra heifers. After we built a couple of new pens, bought my brother’s excess heifers and raised our own heifers, the herd grew
Veronica Steer owns Sunbow Jerseys, an 85-cow REAP herd, with her family in Cottage Grove, Tenn. She graduated from Virginia Tech in 2003 and worked off the farm two years before returning to the home farm. She received the AJCA Young Jersey Breeder Award in 2014.
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to 1,000 milking cows in about 18 months. Those extra cows were just what was needed to increase the profitability of the dairy to pay for bringing me in. Peters: My brother and I both came home to the family farm. Thanks to my dad’s foresight and planning, which included the purchase of additional farm ground and increased cow numbers before we returned, we have all been supported financially. Most recently, the year after I returned home, we added 50 feet to the end of the barn to accommodate more milk cows. We’ve also added and updated some heifer pens to better transition our calves. Steer: When my parents and I discussed my return to the farm, our primary concern was having everyone ready for the move. The two main questions we asked: was I ready to move back to the farm, and, was Dad ready to pass some of the responsibilities for managing the farm and herd to me? What are some of your benchmarks for herd production, milk quality, breeding age, age at first calving and calving interval? Kilgus: Production is the key to profitability. We like to see our two-year-olds giving around 14,000-15,000 lbs. milk and our third lactation and older cows giving no less than 17,000 lbs. milk. Milk quality is very important to us because it adds greatly to the shelf life of our milk. Our goal is to keep somatic cell count under 100,000. Our replacement heifers are raised by the DeMent family at their farm in Kenney, Ill., about 70 miles south of our farm. They do an outstanding job raising the heifers and allow us to focus on the cows and the milk bottling business. Our goal is to breed our heifers at 13-14 months-of-age and calve them for the first time at 22 months. For the lactating herd, we feel a 13-13.5 month calving interval is optimal. Leak: Our Jersey and cross-bred herds have a current rolling herd average of 21,505 lbs. milk, with component tests of 4.48% fat and 3.36% protein. We start breeding our heifers at nine months-of-age and have an average age at first calving of 20 months. Our calving interval is 12.5 months. Lutz: We strive to get as close to our desired benchmarks as possible. I start breeding heifers—if they are big enough—at 12 months-of-age to reach a goal of 23 months for age at first calving. Our desired calving interval is 12 months. We watch our tank weights and milk meters regularly and have a goal of shipping at least 60 lbs. milk per cow, with a rolling herd average of at least 18,000 lbs. milk. Merriam: At Ahlem Farms Partnership, we strive to continue to improve milk yield, which is approaching 21,000 lbs. milk, while maintaining component minimums of 4.8% fat and 3.8% protein. We start breeding heifers NOVEMBER 2014
at 12 months-of-age so they begin calving at 21 months. Our voluntary waiting period for breeding is 45-50 days fresh and our calving interval is maintained under 12.5 months. As shippers to Hilmar Cheese Company, we strive to keep somatic cell counts low because bonuses are paid for milk quality. Moss: Dairying in Arizona has its challenges. Although the winter months are great, the summer really takes its toll on breeding and production. My goal for a rolling herd average is 18,000 lbs. milk. The summer months will make it a little difficult to reach that mark, but I think it is attainable. Our somatic cell
count runs about 120,000 on average and I am comfortable with that. There are times it climbs to 150,000-170,000—usually when we are calving heavily July through September—but have set a goal of averaging under 150,000. We will breed heifers at 12 months old, but use the heifer breeding program as a way to balance the number of freshenings. Since the milk cows have difficulty conceiving June through September, I will hold some heifers back to breed during the spring. Heifer breeding is also affected by higher temperatures, but not to the extent of cow breeding. Our goal is to keep age at first calving at or (continued to page 22)
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below 24 months. Calving interval runs about 13 months. I am comfortable with this mark as well. Peters: We are constantly striving to be better than our own best. Current benchmarks include: average daily production per cow of 65 lbs. milk; fat test average of 5%; somatic cell count under 150; average age at first calving of 22 months; and a calving interval of 12 months. Unfortunately, our environment (stressed alfalfa crops and older facilities) has made a few of these benchmarks harder to achieve in the last year. However, we’re discussing a future to help change that. Steer: Heifers are moved into the breeding pen around 10 months-of-age, depending on space, with a goal of calving them at 22-23 months. Because we are a small farm and my dad and I do the work, we have the luxury of making individual decisions on certain benchmarks. We like to start breeding cows 45-60 days in milk. If a cow is not working very hard and in good condition, then we’ll breed her at 45 days. If a cow needs a little more time, then we may wait until 70 days. Milk quality is sometimes a challenge for our farm. The southern summers are very tough on cows. In July and August, it is not unusual to have temperatures of 80 degrees, with high humidity and no breeze. We are continually looking for ways to improve our milk quality. When beef prices are high—like they are now—we cull problem cows if we can’t cure them of mastitis. This month, we will begin to participate in the Southeast Milk Quality Initiative. A representative from the University of Tennessee will do a milking system check on the farm to evaluate our milking procedures. We hope to make positive changes in milk quality through this program. Describe your breeding program and breeding goals? How are service sires selected? Kilgus: All cows are bred A.I. initially. A herd bull is used on hard breeders. We feel
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bull. We are considering transitioning to 100% A.I. bulls for the heifers as well. We have been using pedometers for heat detection for cows for many years and just recently began using them for our heifers. Prior to this, we had used tail paint on the heifers. Jersey bull calves have always been a frustration, but heavier use of sexed semen wasn’t really an option for us due to limited calf and heifer space. So we’ve decided to change a few things this year. Because beef prices are high, we will breed 30%-40% of the lower genetic merit cows to beef semen and sell the calves as day-olds. The rest of the herd will be bred 1-2 times with sexed semen followed by conventional semen for subsequent breedings. The heifers will be bred 1-2 times with sexed semen and then served by the bull if not bred. I have been using BullsEye and JerseyMate for service sire selection. Peters: Our goal is to breed the perfect Jersey cow and for each new generation to be better than the last. We use official production data, daily production information, appraisal data and visual inspections of the cow to help identify each animal’s unique problem areas. Then she can be bred to an A.I. bull that will correct the fault in the next generation. We use a mix of proven and genomic sires based on what meets our cow’s needs. Typically, they are among the top 20 bulls for JPI. Steer: Mating cows is one of my favorite tasks on the farm. Since our farm depends on milk sales, I initially select a group of high milk bulls and then choose the highest bulls for protein from this group. Dad and I still like to look at pedigrees and will whittle down our list depending on whether or not we think we can find a place to use a bull. Several years ago, we did not heavily use “Impuls” or “Valentino.” That has turned out to be okay because we can now use service sires with “Impuls” and “Valentino” in their pedigrees. What we will do in the next five years is a good question. We don’t have many bulls in the tank that don’t go back to “Paramount Violet” or “Gratitude.” I like to think of our herd as actually being two herds. For the first herd, we use the best young sires or proven bulls. The second herd is our special project to keep certain outcross bloodlines or “antique” bloodlines. We look at each mating in hopes of improving the next generation, whether it be to increase milk production, improve components or improve a physical trait. This is another luxury of being small and knowing each and every cow. What is your outlook on production versus cost of production in terms of feed costs? Do you grow your own feed or purchase most of it? What do you do to manage feed costs? Kilgus: By growing and managing our own forages, we are better able to ensure high qual(continued to page 24)
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high quality stored forages. This allows us to produce high quality milk at a lower cost. Along with stored forages, we also focus on managing our pastures of 28 paddocks that are rotational grazed by the milking herd. We feel that this has been an excellent way to keep our feed cost low and maintain excellent herd health and cow comfort which, in the end, means we are more profitable. Leak: Our outlook is very positive in terms of continued margins for income over feed costs. We grow only about half of our total forage base for our herd and thus purchase most of our feed. This does put us at a disadvantage for maintaining low feed costs. We try to mitigate that by using our purchasing power along with forward contracting. Lutz: All of our forages are grown on the farm and purchased from my father-in-law. All of our commodities are purchased as well. The best means we have to manage higher fees costs is to ensure our cows are given every opportunity to express their genetic potential by putting milk in the tank. We strive to keep cows comfortable and offer them the highest quality feed possible. We hope they will return the favor by being trouble-free, breed back easily and put milk in the tank. Merriam: We grow most of our silage, but purchase all other roughages and concentrates. We continually analyze feed costs and make adjustments as costs change. Our nutritionist watches feed costs closely and we adjust as needed. Although production is important, we need to be profitable. Moss: I think our cost of production should obviously be lower this year due to the
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lower feed costs. I am hoping that our feed efficiency will be improved as well since we will be not be as tempted to use lower-priced substitutes in the rations. We grow about 120 acres of alfalfa, which has yielded an adequate amount of hay for the heifers the past few years. However, it does not produce enough hay for the milk cows as well, so we purchase about 75% of our cow hay needs. We also have been able to rent other ground to grow sorghum or corn, so that has helped to keep forage costs down. We do some long-term feed contracts with feed brokers as well. We usually contract for 3-6 months out, but have sometimes contracted as far as 12 months out. Peters: We grow most, if not all, of our own feed. Because of our unpredictable growing season, feed doesn’t stretch as far in some years as it does others. We grow and feed only alfalfa baleage with high protein levels, which helps defray some of the feed costs for protein. Unless milk prices are very low and/or feed prices are very high, we tend to push our animals nutritionally, working under the motto, “To make money, you have to spend money.” Steer: Because our farm receives no offfarm income, milk sales are very important for its survival. When feed prices are high, we consult with our nutritionist and vet to see if we have options, but realize we will lose production if we cut too many corners. As well, if we think we are paying too much for a certain commodity, we will look for other less-costly options. For example, last year, we thought the price of cottonseed was unreasonable. We opted to use citrus pulp in its place until the new cottonseed crop is
harvested and prices come down. We have 68 acres of cropland to feed about 200 head of cows and replacement heifers. To get the most from this, we double crop ryegrass for spring silage and corn for fall silage and shell corn. We grind our own shell corn on the farm. Another practice that has really helped us extend our forages is grazing. The past few years, we have planted ryegrass and winter rye in one of our fields to graze the milking herd. We usually start grazing in late October or early November and can graze the field again as early as February during mild winters. We will continue grazing through early May, when we disc and plant the field with corn. This has been a double bonus as we’ve increased milk production 3-5 lbs. per cow per day, something we haven’t been able to maintain without the grazing. When the grass is lush, we can really back off the amount of TMR we feed. I would like to be able to do more summer grazing, but rainfall isn’t always adequate and cows are reluctant to graze during our hot, humid southern summers. Are you genotyping your herd? If so, how many animals (or percent) do you genotype? Do you genotype bulls? What are your criteria for genotyping? Kilgus: Currently, we are mainly genotyping animals that are consigned to sales and some bulls that are contracted for A.I. Leak: At this point, we genotype all purebred Jersey heifers, which represents roughly 80% of the herd. We are selectively testing bulls as well. We value the information we get from this tool. Lutz: Yes, we do genotype and are testing at least 80% of our heifer calves as they hit the ground. We have been genotyping at this rate for the past 18 months or so. We also test at least 55-66% of the milking herd. We have started genotyping a few bull calves and also genotype the bull we plan to use as a service sire for our heifers. Our goal is to have 100% of our herd genotyped. Quite simply, we want to know what we might potentially have. Merriam: We genotype roughly half of all heifer calves born. We look at P-levels as well as depth of pedigree, trying to find not only the high-end heifers, but some outliers for special interest traits. We keep about 20 bulls a month, mostly to fill contract matings, but test many of our own bulls as well. Moss: We have genotyped a number of animals. The total number is probably in the 10%-15% range. We have tested a few bulls as well. I have been using genotyping mostly to identify the high JPI animals. If I am selling a group of heifers, I will genotype the high JPI heifers in the group to verify their genetic value as well as their parentage. I once unintentionally sold an extremely high JPI JERSEY JOURNAL
heifer due to misidentification. That hurts! Peters: We have been genomic testing animals for years. Right now, we are genotyping about 10% of our herd and this is primarily bulls. We keep and test bulls based on a few different factors, including their dam’s production and type data, their own pedigree (interesting crosses), and their polled status. We are considering testing more females to help us find some of the higher end, more elite genomic animals in the herd. Though, I don’t see a near future where we would cull animals based on their genomic results. Steer: We are genotyping a few heifers each year. Since January 2013, we have tested seven heifers. Criteria are: a dam that is well above average in production and has a solid pedigree behind her and a sire being a top bull, either as a young sire or proven bull. We have not had any heifers or bulls that have tested off the charts but have had some A.I. interest with some of the heifers that we have genotyped. We have several newborn heifer calves sired by the new G-code bull, Sugar Grove Valentino Axis, and plan to genotype these. I will probably test 5-10 more heifers this year. I would love to genotype the entire herd, but will wait until prices come way down. Do you use genomic evaluations to manage the herd (breeding, culling, parentage verification) as well as to merchandise elite animals? Kilgus: We use genomic evaluations as a tool to market our higher-indexing animals. Leak: We use this information to make mating decisions and selection for our embryo transfer program. We have also enjoyed the added verification of parentage that genotyping provides. At this point, we haven’t used genomic evaluations to merchandise elite animals. Lutz: We do use genotyping to verify parentage of our many embryo transfer calves and to merchandise elite animals. We also use it for breeding decisions on our heifer as the majority of them are used as recipients for embryos, unless they have a higher genomic evaluation. Merriam: Genomics are used first to identify the high-end genetic females in the herd for merchandising for consignment sales and other dairy farms as well as matings. We will occasionally use them to verify parentage that may be in question. We don’t often use genomics for culling decisions since we don’t test too many of the low-end animals at this time. Moss: Yes, genomic evaluations are used for all of the above. Peters: We use genomic evaluations to consign females to sales and market bulls to A.I. companies. We also use them for parentage verification and to identify potential donor dams for our embryo transfer program. NOVEMBER 2014
Steer: I do not use genomic evaluations to evaluate strengths and weaknesses for individual matings. I do, however, take a look at JH1 and will not breed a carrier female to a carrier bull. Right now, we calve out a majority of our heifers. This gives us a chance to grow the herd with a potential heifer calf and chance to see how the dam performs from a production standpoint. Then, we will decide whether to keep her or sell her to another dairy farmer. Do you use outside consultants for herd management (nutrition, veterinarian, breeding, etc.)? If so, why do you think they are ben-
eficial and why do you value their opinions and recommendations? Kilgus: We feel that outside consultants are a very important part of a profitable operation. We use a local nutritionist to balance both dry cow and lactating rations on a regular basis and our local veterinarian to do monthly herd checks. We feel they are very important because they allow us to look at our animals through someone else’s eyes. Leak: We consider outside consultants to be a very vital part of our team. We started an advisory panel a number of years ago that has brought great insight and new ideas (continued to page 26)
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to our business. We also invest in human capital and training to continue to develop the culture of our organization. Being fairly new to the Jersey business, I greatly appreciate the conversations I have with fellow breeders and industry leaders. I’ve enjoyed partnering on cattle with breeders that have been industry leaders and value their opinions and suggestions. Lutz: We do have a nutritionist that helps guide our feeding decisions and always consult our veterinarian when it comes to herd health decisions. We do not have a consultant for herd management decisions. However, Herby and I work together as a team to manage the herd and continually look for new and better herd management practices. Merriam: We use a nutritionist because he can do a better job of keeping track of prices and is knowledgeable about which feeds work for efficient production in Jerseys. Our local vet clinic is vital to assist not only in our reproductive work and embryo transfers, but also to ensure our animals meet health requirements for merchandising. Moss: We use both a nutritionist and a veterinarian. Being self-employed allows me to focus on things I enjoy and am good at and hire done what I am not good at. Initially, I did all of our herd health work. It was a means of bringing value to the business and a task I enjoyed. As well, being behind each of our cows at least once a month was a great way to know what was going on with the herd, both nutritionally as well as reproductively. But as our herd grew and situations changed, I realized my time was limited and could be better spent doing things other than palpating cows. When my dad got sick in 2010 and passed away the following year, I had to take over more of his responsibilities, which included much of the office work and some shared management. We’ve always used a nutritionist as well. My dad had a real interest in formulating rations and would do much of it himself. However he would always consult with the nutritionist to make sure he was on track. I, on the other hand, depend on the rations the
nutritionist formulates. Peters: We do have an outside nutritionist and veterinarian and value their opinions highly. I like to think I know what I’m doing, but everyone encounters problems they’ve never seen or can’t solve. The beauty of using outside consultants is that they can visit 10 different farms a day that may have dealt with, or be dealing with, similar situations. They may have a different perspective to offer. It’s easy to tell everyone what’s happening in your operation when things are going well. But, I believe that talking about your business’ problems and shortcomings to other farmers and industry consultants can be a great way to overcome them. Steer: Dr. Charles Townsend has been our herd vet for at least 15 years. Dr. Jim Baker, with Purina Feeds, has been our nutritionist the past two years. I trust both to help me think outside the box and open my eyes to things I might be missing. I can’t see everything and sometimes it helps to have a different perspective. I don’t think our farm would be very successful without good team players. Unfortunately, since I don’t live in a dairy area and both are at least two hours from the farm, I have to rely on technology to consult with them between visits. I also use a crop consultant from my local farmer’s cooperative. I am a cow person, not a crop person, and not afraid to ask for help. My crop consultant takes soil samples and advises us on what needs to be done and when. He also helps me decide which corn varieties to plant and will scout the fields for any problems. Do you use social media in any manner for your farm business? Do you focus on consumers or on other Jersey breeders as a means of business marketing? Kilgus: Our website is updated weekly to keep consumers informed of things such as: ice cream flavor of the week, store specials, upcoming events on the farm, etc. The farmstead also has a Facebook page that is kept current with daily farm activities. We believe this has been an excellent way to reach the consumer on a personal level. Leak: We currently do not use social media
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magazines as well. Currently, we do not have a website for the farm. Merriam: We advertise regularly in the Jersey Journal and have had a website hosted on JerseySites since 2012. Moss: Other than the Facebook page, we don’t have a web presence. We do advertise in the Jersey Journal when we have animals consigned to sales. Peters: I use the farm’s Facebook page as our website. I also market animals via my personal Facebook page. Spruce Row Farm is a contract advertiser with the Jersey Journal. Steer: The farm does not have a website at this time. We are long-time supporters of several consignment sales managed by Jersey Marketing Services, including the All American Jersey Sale, the National Heifer Sale, the Deep South Sale and the Dixie Invitational, so have relied on JMS to market some of our high-end animals. Sunbow Jerseys is also a contract advertiser with the Jersey Journal. What are your long term goals for your herd? For yourself? Kilgus: My long term goal is to continue to breed Jersey with fancy type and beautiful udders, backed by strong profitable cow families. For myself, I want to enjoy the blessings of working with my children, grandchildren
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and other members of the family on our family farm. Leak: We are committed to continuing to breed a profitable cow that can convert feed into high volumes of milk rich with components. We continue to incorporate new genetics into our herd and maintain an aggressive embryo transfer and in-vitro fertilization program. We have no current plans on expanding our herd, but rather will focus on genetic progress and marketing of elite genetics. Barbara and I have four wonderful children who love cows as much as we do. One of our favorite things to do together is show cattle and we look forward to being more active in the Jersey show ring. I love my position with the Aardema Group and the team I get to work with daily. This is a great industry to be a part of. I’ve found good cows make good people. Lutz: Our goal is to develop a herd of deep-pedigreed cattle with high type and production that can be appreciated by all types of breeders. We want to develop a herd that is available for Hobbs to grow and mold should he choose to make dairy farming his career choice. Merriam: At Ahlem Farms Partnership, we continue to strive to breed cows that produce high yields of milk for cheese making while looking good doing it. We enjoy marketing both males and females so continue
to use genetics that allow that aspect to be successful. Moss: Kathy and I have been thinking and talking a lot about this question lately. I have thoroughly enjoyed my decision to return to the dairy after college for most of the last 23 years, but the extreme volatility of the industry, especially since 2009, has been discouraging to say the least. I am sort of at a crossroads. I’m 49 years old—too young to retire and too old to start a new career. We also have seven kids who love living on a dairy and love the cows as well. My desire is to be able continue dairying for at least another 15 years and, if possible, provide opportunity for our children to have careers in the industry too, if they’re interested. Either milking more cows or acquiring more ground to farm will be what’s needed to make this happen. So we’re looking for opportunities. Whether that’s in Arizona or not remains to be seen. Peters: We are at the beginning of a big future step for our farm. Not only will my brother and I legally become partners soon, we also will build a bigger, newer, more technologically-advanced milk barn in the near future. I plan to stay involved with the Jersey breed and hope to keep our farm in the family for many years to come. Steer: My main goal for my farm and me personally is to find ways to stay profitable (continued to page 31)
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and efficient with what we have. Land is expensive, cows are expensive, and, for now, I’m fine with our herd size. My goal right now is to make a livelihood milking 85 cows profitable and efficient. I have always known that I wanted Registered Jerseys to be a part of my life, so my ultimate long-term goal is to learn and grow in ways that make this a lifelong profession. If you had a crystal ball, what do you think the dairy industry will look like 10 years from now? Kilgus: I believe the future is bright for the dairy industry. I believe the large mega dairies will continue to be there. But, I also believe there will always be a place for the sustainable family farm. Leak: I believe the dairy industry as a whole has a bright future as we continue to meet the challenge of feeding the world. I certainly see the Jersey cow being a vital part of that over time and see the continued rapid growth of our breed. I believe the outlook is very positive. Lutz: I believe there will be more brown cows in the national dairy herd as more and more dairy farmers recognize the efficiencies and sustainability of the Jersey cow. Merriam: The dairy industry will have to continue to adjust to meet consumer demands, not only in the product we produce, but how we produce it. The Jersey cow has an advantage since she is more environmentallyfriendly. This will probably become more important in the future. So, as we select for future generations, we will need to keep this in mind looking for more efficient, higheryielding cows. Another aspect that I think will become more important is the polled trait, since the public has a negative perception of dehorning. We are working hard to breed more highgenetic polled animals. It is becoming easier as there are now some very good polled bulls and cows, both in production and type, that can speed this process. And, we can now genotype for the polled gene to determine whether the trait is heterozygous or homozygous. Moss: I am a little concerned with our industry. The volatility is certainly increasing and the amount of equity needed to survive the downturns is increasing with it. I wish I had a crystal ball. It would help me make decisions we need to make today. My guess is we will continue to see much of what we’re seeing today. We will have more direct marketing of milk and dairy product to the consumers with the smaller dairies and more migration of dairies to the areas of cheaper feed and water. And, I think we will see fewer, but larger dairies. Peters: I think robotic milking systems NOVEMBER 2014
and new technologies will be more far more common and farmers unwilling to use them will have difficulty surviving. I don’t believe that farms need to get bigger, but I think we need to get better and more efficient. The industry is going to need to learn how to do more work with fewer employees. I also believe that Jerseys will become an even bigger part of the success of the dairy industry. As the Pennsylvania Jersey executive secretary, I hear about a lot of longtime Holstein breeders accepting Jerseys into their herds and seeing the various benefits: a more efficient cow for a more efficient future! Steer: I feel very fortunate to be part of
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each animal nominated to Erick Metzger, Herd Services Manager at the AJCA office, 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-2362. Entries may also be faxed to his attention at 614/861-8040. Entries are also due March 1 for the National Jersey Youth Production Contest. Contestants between the ages of 9 and 19 on January 1, 2014, are eligible if they are the recorded owner of the cow on or before her freshening date. Registered Jerseys completting DHIR or DHIA records of 305-days or less between January 1, 2014, and December
31, 2014, may be entered. Call the Development Department for entry forms at 614/322-4456. The form is also available from the USJersey website at http://www.usjersey.com/forms/ YProductionContest.pdf.
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Jersey breeders will see production yields reported a number of different ways when they read performance pedigrees, progeny performance reports, sale catalogs and Jersey Journal articles and advertisements. Commonly, yields are reported as actual production or mature equivalent for individual cows and as rolling herd average and lactation average for herds. It is also common to see production reported as pounds energy corrected milk and pounds energy corrected fat. Mature equivalent (m.e.), also called “standardized” production, is a useful measure because it adjusts a record for age and environment and predicts what it would be had the cow been a mature cow producing the record in an average environment. Because it allows for easy comparison, m.e. is used for breed average and lactation average for herds. They are also used in the calculation of sire genetic evaluations. Mature equivalents for each lactation for lactating cows can be found on progeny reports and as an average m.e. for all lactations on performance pedigrees. In this month’s Jersey Jargon column, we’ll take a closer look at the factors that are used to adjust actual milk, fat and protein and cheese yield to m.e. values and how they differ from actual yield. Mature Equivalent Factors Five factors are used to adjust actual yield to mature equivalent: number of milkings per day, age at calving, previous days open, season of calving and region of the country. Cows milked three times a day generally produce more milk than cows milked twice a day. Because of this, the records of cows milked three times a day are adjusted to a twice daily basis to remove the environmental effect. Records for cows milked three times a day are adjusted downward 20% for two-year-olds, 17% for three-year-olds and 15% for fouryear-olds. The factors for age at calving are deigned to remove parity differences, especially for second and later lactations, and account for differences in age effects from year to year. Eight age-at-calving Page 34
classes are assigned to cows in their first, second and third lactations. Since fewer records are available with increasing lactations, six classes are assigned to cows in their fourth lactation; five classes are assigned to cows in the fifth lactation and beyond. The m.e. formula also adjusts actual yield for days open in the previous lactation for cows in their second or later lactations because it influences age at calving. As with age at calving, several categories are designated for parity and days open. Seasonal adjustments are made because production loss from heat and humidity is common in the summer months. Yield is standardized to that a cow would have produced if she had calved in an average month. Finally, records are adjusted for the region of the country in which the record was made because management styles and weather conditions vary greatly from region to region. The Jersey breed has six different geographic regions. Actual Production vs. Mature Equivalent Though actual production has its place in evaluating the merit of animals, it can be difficult to compare cows, especially for genetic merit, based on this measure alone. Let’s consider two cows that produced actual 305-day records of 18,000 lbs. milk in their first lactation. The first cow calved at 1-9 in December and was milked twice a day on a dairy in North Carolina. The second cow calved at 2-7 in April and was milked twice a day on a dairy in Ohio. Which has a higher m.e.? When both records are adjusted for mature equivalent, the North Carolina cow’s record of 25,091 lbs. milk surpasses the Ohio cow’s record of 19,814 lbs. milk. It should be noted that m.e. records cannot predict what a cow will produce in the future because many things may happen to a cow before she reaches mature age and environmental conditions that affect her future records may be quite different. As well, mature equivalents for cows with multiple lactations are calculated separately for each individual lactation; one does not impact another. A very high or very low record will not impact the m.e. of subsequent lactations. In a nutshell, mature equivalent is a means of comparing production of cows managed in different environments with a different group of peers. JERSEY JOURNAL
Tulsa State Fair Junior Jersey Show The Tulsa State Fair Junior Jersey Show was held on September 28, 2014, in Tulsa, Okla. Judge Bobbi Rauch, Billings, Mo., placed the 29 Registered Jerseys. Taking home Grand Champion honors was Corleys Jacinto Noreen, the first place four-year-old cow, exhibited by Kimberly Boyer, Tuttle, Okla. The first place fiveyear-old cow, Corleys Finalist Andrea, was named Reserve Grand Champion. She was exhibited by Emily Boyer of Tuttle, Okla. In the heifer show, Junior Champion NOVEMBER 2014
honors went to the first place senior calf, Page-Crest Hank 891, shown by Justin Chupp, Inola, Okla. Okie-Bow Impuls Mango was named Reserve Junior Champion after winning the junior yearling class. She was bred and owned by Ali Bowman, Glencoe, Okla., and was best bred and owned of the show.
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International Jersey Show
• September 30-October 1, 2014, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis. • Nathan Thomas, Cable, Ohio, judge; Jeff Brown, Jackson Center, Ohio, associate judge • 369-head shown • Senior, Grand and Supreme Champion female—TJ Classic Minister VenusET, Nic, Jeni, Ben and Andy Sauder, Tremont, Ill. • Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion female—Marynole Excite Rosey, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, Boonsboro, Md. • Intermediate Champion female—Discoverys Tequila Jewelene, Lisa Demmer, Ellendale, Minn. • Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Glenview Tequila Fawn, Milksource Genetics, Kaukauna, Wis. • Junior Champion female—Steeshanie Iatola Tinkerbell, Madison A. Iager, Woodbine, Md. • Reserve Junior Champion female—Elliotts Sterling Impression, Sterling Syndicate, Litchfield, Conn. • Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor of the heifer show—Meadowridge Jerseys, Roger Riebe and Family, Cumberland, Wis. • Premier Breeder—Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn. • Premier Exhibitor—River Valley Jerseys, Tremont, Ill. • Premier Sire—Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET Class Winners Junior heifer calf (32 shown) 1. Arethusa Vespera, Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn., best bred and owned 2. M-Signature Tequila Izzy, Elaina Sharp, Bailee, Calla and Mason Mazzaro, Williamsfield, Ohio 3. Desdion Tequila Amber-ET, Purple Fever and Belfontaine Genetics, St. Marc, Que. 4. Roesbett VR Barbie Doll, Gerald Roefs, Lakeside, Ont. 5. Edgebrook Gentry Sheridan 38, D&N Schirm, MV Genetica, and Linehan Jerseys, Loudonville, Ohio Intermediate heifer calf (34 shown) 1. Budjon-Vail Tequila Glamour-ET, Calvin Bening, Arlington, Minn., best bred and owned 2. Sapphire Applejack Secret-ET, Gene Iager and Kevin Ehrhardt, Baldwin, Md. 3. MSM Jerseys Polaris Snap, Danny and Heidi Morin,
Saint Felix de Kingsey, Que. 4. Electras Evolution-ET, Brad and Jessica Gavenlock, Warner, S.D. 5. Parkview Master Kiwi, Tim Staring and Taylor and Will VanderMuelen, Brighton, Ont. Senior heifer calf (34 shown) 1. Meadowridge Spicy Hot Angie, Roger R. Riebe and Alleah Anderson, Cumberland, Wis., best bred and owned 2. Discoverys Tequila Jaguar, Lisa Demmer, Ellendale, Minn. 3. Bellemac-JR Socrates Lydia-ET, Lauri Lyn Beggs, Ogdensburg, N.Y. 4. Miss Opportunity Giller Victoria, Amanda Flansburg and Joe Nash, Albion, N.Y. 5. Sunset Canyon Motion GG Anthem-ET, Lauryn Young, Chehalis, Wash.
TJ Classic Minister Venus-ET 1st 4-yr.-old cow Senior, Grand and Supreme Champion
Marynole Excite Rosey 2nd 4-yr.-old cow Res. Senior and Res. Grand Champion
Discoverys Tequila Jewelene 1st Junior 3-yr.-old cow Intermediate Champion and Supreme Futurity
Glenview Tequila Fawn 1st Senior 2-yr.-old cow Reserve Intermediate Champion
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Summer yearling heifer (24 shown) 1. Kellogg-Bay Sincere Impression, Frank and Carol Borba, Frank and Diane Borba, and Lookout Jerseys, Escalon, Calif. 2. Arethusa Premier Crush-Twin, Purple Fever and Belfontaine Genetics 3. Dream-Valley Get Excited, Michael Lamar Bosley, Glenville, Pa., best bred and owned 4. Arethusa Verb Virgo-ET, Arethusa Farm 5. Quality Jillians Response, Kenneth Beneke, Millerton, N.Y. Junior yearling heifer (28 shown) 1. Elliotts Sterling Impression-ET (S: Rock Ella Impression-ET, Milo Vindication Season-ET), Sterling Syndicate, Litchfield, Conn., res. jr. champ. 2. Ryans Louie Polly, Janelle Renee Remington, Juneau, Wis. 3. Meadowridge Style Kammi, Roger R. Riebe, best bred and owned 4. Day-Kel Grandious Magnolia, David and Kelly Oberreich, Plymouth, Wis. 5. Thomsvue Comerica Gerti, Jon Prokop, Middleburgh, N.Y. Intermediate yearling heifer (19 shown) 1. Steeshanie Iatola Tinkerbell (S: SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, D: Shady Lane Whistler TishET), Madison Ann Iager, Woodbine, Md., jr. champ. 2. Schulte Bros Love Tequila-ET, Mitch Schulte, Watkins, Iowa, best bred and owned 3. Charlyn JK Sherry, Milk Source Genetics, Kaukauna, Wis. 4. Dream-Valley Shot of Temptation, Michael Lamar Bosley 5. Meadowridge Bart Betsy, Roger Riebe, Gene Henderson, and Alleah Anderson, Cumberland, Wis. Senior yearling heifer (10 shown) 1. SSF Tequila Fantasia, Jordan and Whitney Ebert, Algoma, Wis. 2. ZJF Tequila Bella, Zike Jersey Farm, Morristown, Ind., best bred and owned 3. Brenbe Impression No Fuss, Roy Mitchell, Elkin, N.C. 4. Avonlea Jade Karlinna-ET, Avonlea Genetics, Brighton, Ont. 5. Aces-Hi Stookeyholm HG Taffy, Steinridge, Covington and Kohls, Lawler, Iowa Milking yearling (20 shown) 1. Crossbrook HG Dixie-ET, Jon Prokop, Terri Packard and Ernie Kueffner, Middleburgh, N.Y., best bred and owned 2. Broyden Tequila Vidalia-ET, Linehan Jerseys, River Falls, Wis. 3. Stars Tequila Salt-ET, Luke and Megan Iverson, Mike Berry and Dave Brown, Onalaska, Wash. 4. Royalty Ridge Tequila Amberlight, Ryan, Freynie and Aaron Lancaster, Tillamook, Ore. 5. Ratliff Tequila Avelanche-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff Trustee, Garnett, Kan., 1st best udder Junior 2-yr.-old (34 shown) 1. Arethusa HG Victoria-ET, Arethusa Farm, best bred and owned 2. Avonlea BC Kept Secret, Jason Steinlage and Eric Lang, Lawler, Iowa 3. Esperanza PT Glisten, Milk Source Genetics, 1st best udder 4. Fairvista Verbatim Sweet N Sassy, Nic, Jeni, Ben and Andy Sauder, Tremont, Ill. 5. Morningside Prime Suspect Coffee, Nic, Jeni, Ben and Andy Sauder Senior 2-yr.-old cow (28 shown) 1. Glenview Tequila Fawn (S: Tower Vue Prime TequilaET, D: Glenview Comerica Frannie), Milk Source Genetics, res. int. champ.. 1st best udder 2. Suess Lexicon Rhonda, Ron and Christy Ratliff Trustee 3. Smokin Hot Rendition Letitia, Austin T. Nauman, Norwalk, Wis., best bred and owned 4. Carly-O Tequila Alley, Peter Vail and Budjon Farms, Lomira, Wis. (continued to next page)
Steeshanie Iatola Tinkerbell 1st Intermediate yearling heifer Junior Champion
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Elliotts Sterling Impression-ET 1st Junior yearling heifer Reserve Junior Champion
Crossbrook HG Dixie-ET 1st Milking yearling
Arethusa HG Victoria-ET 1st Junior 2-yr.-old cow
Elliotts Cosmo Action-ET 1st Senior 3-yr.-old cow
Double Rose Minister Adele 1st 5-yr.-old cow
Arethusa Response Vivid-ET 1st Aged cow
Fermar Paramount Joy 1st Lifetime cheese cow
Arethusa Vespera 1st Junior heifer calf
Budjon-Vail Tequila Glamour-ET 1st Intermediate heifer calf
Meadowridge Spicy Hot Angie 1st Senior heifer calf
Kellogg-Bay Sincere Impression 1st Summer yearling heifer
SSF Tequila Fantasia 1st Senior yearling heifer
1. Discoverys Tequila Jewelene (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Demmers Jade Jewelry), Lisa Demmer, int. champ., 1st best udder, best bred and owned 2. Avonlea Comerica Velvet-ET, Avonlea Genetics 3. Can Do Tequila Chase, Ryan, Freynie and Aaron Lancaster 4. Mi-San 2 Verbatim Effortless, Nic, Jeni, Ben and Andy Sauder 5. Marlau Socrates Arcadios-ET, Cybil Fisher, Patty Jones, and Avonlea Genetics, Brighton, Ont. Class production winner —Woodmohr Dear Fever-ET, Woodmohr Jerseys, 12th in class
Senior 3-yr.-old cow (16 shown) 1. Elliotts Cosmo Action-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, 1st best udder, best bred and owned 2. Whitney Oaks K Beth, Adam and Lacey Van Exel and Joey and Laurie Airoso, Lodi, Calif. 3. Musqie Iatola Martha-ET, Milk Source Genetics 4. Saybrook Minister Sawyer-ET, Patrick Scott Youse, Ridgely, Md. 5. Lone Pine On Time Believe, Ancelmo Vasconsellos and Avonlea Genetics, Brighton, Ont. Class production winner—Woodmohr Jade Myla, Woodmohr Jerseys, 12th in class (continued to page 40)
5. TJ Classic Verbatim Victoria-ET, Avonlea Genetics, Purple Fever and Michael Heath, Brighton, Ont. World Dairy Expo futurity (9 shown) 1. Discoverys Tequila Jewelene, Lisa Demmer, 1st best udder, best bred and owned, supreme futurity winner 2. Elliotts Cosmo Action-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, Boonsboro, Md. 3. Avonlea Comerica Velvet-ET, Avonlea Genetics Inc., Brighton, Ont. 4. Woodmohr Prime Destiny-ET, Woodmohr Jerseys. Bloomer, Wis. 5. Meadowridge Roosevelt Susie, Roger R. Riebe Junior 3-yr.-old cow (16 shown)
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Jersey Show
September 17-18, 2014, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, Pa. Pat Conroy, Angola, Ind., judge 209-head shown Senior, Grand and Supreme Champion female—DC Harmony Norma, Jordan and Jason Thomas, Lowville, N.Y. Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion female—Elliotts Cosmo ActionET, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, Boonsboro, Md. Reserve Senior Champion female—Craig Moor Sultan Spice, Brett Richard Roberts, Remsen, N.Y. Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Broyden-DC Governor Jazette, Brehm Farms Inc., Eden, N.Y. Junior Champion female—Steeshanie Iatola Tinkerbell, Madison Iager, Woodbine, Md. Reserve Junior Champion female—Glenview Tequila Ava, Kayle Uber, Mercer, Pa. Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor—Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (18 shown) 1. M-Signature Tequila Izzy, Elaina Sharp and Bailee, Calla and Mason Mazzaro, Williamsfield, Ohio 2. M-Signature Verbatim Theta Marie, Bailee, Calla, Mason and Matthew Mazzaro and Duane Cole, Willamsfield, Ohio 3. South Mountain Santanas Spirit-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, Boonsboro, Md. Intermediate heifer calf (21 shown) 1. Vale-High Crank It Up, Bailey Wright, Dekalb Junction, N.Y. 2. Hillacres Sambo Shambo-ET, Nicole Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa. 3. M-Signature Tequilla Essential, Bailee, Calla, Mason and Matthew Mazzaro and Duane Cole Senior heifer calf (24 shown) 1. Karlies Verbatim Kara-ET, Gene Iager and Mason Mazzaro, Fulton, Md. 2. Reich-Dale Vadens Story, Curtis L. Reichard, Chambersburg, Pa. 3. Bellemac-JR Socrates Lydia-ET, Lauri Lyn Beggs, Ogdensburg, N.Y. Summer yearling heifer (12 shown) 1. Dream-Valley Get Excited, Michael Lamar Bosley, Glenville, Pa., best junior female bred by the exhibitor 2. Dusks Tequila Dawn, Ernest W. Kueffner, Terri L. Packard, Alisa and Alan Fava-Fasnacht, Boonsboro, Md. 3. Stranshome-JK Storas Shimmer-ET, Megan A. Bailey, Machias, N.Y. Junior yearling heifer (21 shown) 1. Partee HP Lilac-ET, Hannah Sharp, Calla Mazzaro and Erica Beinhardt, Williamsfield, Ohio 2. Partee HP Lovely-ET, Ellie McKissick, New Castle, Pa. 3. Locust-Ayr Tequila Haily, Katilyn Dowling, Taneytown, Md. Intermediate yearling heifer (6 shown) 1. Steeshanie Iatola Tinkerbell (S: SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, D: Shady Lane Whistler TishET), Madison Ann Iager, Woodbine, Md., jr. champ. 2. Glenview Tequila Aba (S: Tower Vue Prime TequilaET, D: Glenview Sambo Anna-ET), Kayle Uber, Mercer, Pa., res. jr. champ. 3. Dream-Valley Shot of Temptation, Michael Lamar Bosley
Senior yearling heifer (6 shown) 1. Schulte Bros Tequila Shot-ET, Landree Fraley, Muncy, Pa. 2. SV Heaths Harry Marble, Mike Heath, Billy and Betty Heath, and Allen Stiles, Westminister, Md. 3. Brenbe Impression No Fuss, Roy Mitchell, Elkin, N.C. Milking yearling (10 shown) 1. Crossbrook HG Dixie-ET, Jon Prokop, Terri Packard and Ernie Kueffner, Middleburgh, N.Y. 2. Xanadu Kombination Harriet-P, Sam, Angela, and George Colpetzer, Greenville, Pa. 3. Heaths Prime Rosario-ET, MacKenzie Poole, Westminister, Md. Junior 2-yr.-old (16 shown) 1. Stoney Point Tequila Sunrise, Glamourview-Iager and Walton, Walkersville, Md. 2. Stoney Point Tequila Brew, Stoney Point, Purple Fever and Belfontaine, Lowville, N.Y. 3. Elliotts Faxon Comical-ET, Michael Heath and Spring Valley Farm, Westminster, Md. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (17 shown) 1. Day-Dream Governor Roxy, Cole Nickerson, Corry, Pa. 2. Elliotts Voltage Sahara-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard 3. South Mountain Comreica Sassy-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard Junior 3-yr.-old cow (13 shown) 1. Broyden-DC Governor Jazette (S: Griffens GovernorET, D: Yellow Briar Wishful Dream), Brehm Farms, Inc., Eden, N.Y., res. int. champ. 2. Milk & Honey Minister Shirley, Andrew J. Younker, Fleetwood, Pa. 3. Reich-Dale Action Survivor-ET, Skyler Reichard, Chambersburg, Pa. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (10 shown) 1. Elliotts Cosmo Action-ET (S: Forest Glen Avery Action-ET, D: Arethusa Veronicas Comet-ET), Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, int. champ., res. gr. champ., and best senior female bred by the exhibitor 2. Driftwood Action Dollop, Kenley Cook and Patrick Youse, Hartly, Del. 3. Saybrook Minister Sawyer-ET, Patrick Scott Youse, Ridgely, Md. 4-yr.-old cow (12 shown) 1. Hillacres Rachel Riley, Thomas Arrowsmith, Peach
DC Harmony Norma 1st Aged cow Senior, Grand and Supreme Champion
Elliotts Cosmo Action-ET 1st Senior 3-yr.-old cow Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion
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Bottom, Pa. 2. Sho-Me Giller Trina, Sam, Angela, and George Colpetzer, Greenville, Pa. 3. Klinedell Iatola Jasmine, Troy K. Longenecker, Annville, Pa. 5-yr.-old cow (14 shown) 1. Craig Moor Sultan Spice (S: SHF Centurion Sultan, D: Crescent Portland Stella), Brett Richard Roberts, Remsen, N.Y., res. sr. champ. 2. Cascadia Iatola Puzzle, Glamourview-Iager and Walton (continued to page 40)
Steeshanie Iatola Tinkerbell 1st Intermediate yearling heifer Junior Champion
Glenview Tequila Ava 2nd Intermediate yearling heifer Reserve Junior Champion
Broyden-DC Governor Jazette 1st Junior 3-yr.-old cow Reserve Intermediate Champion
Craig Moor Sultan Spice 1st 5-yr.-old cow Reserve Senior Champion
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Application Deadline is December 1 for Fourth Jersey Youth Academy
Monday, December 1, is the deadline to submit applications for the fourth Jersey Youth Academy, scheduled for July 19-24, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. Jersey Youth Academy is an intensive educational program sponsored by the American Jersey Cattle Association and is focused on the Jersey cow and the various elements of the Jersey dairy business. Academy challenges participants to understand the long history and recent growth of the Jersey breed and shows them the many opportunities and challenges of the dairy business in the future. The 2015 Academy class will meet leaders from the Jersey community and the support industry, and gain their unique insights about the dairy business with a specific focus on the Jersey cow. They will also tour Jersey operations and milk processing facilities, and participate in hands-on workshops ranging from linear type evaluation to marketing and promotion. Youth who will be seniors in high school in the fall of 2015 through those with at least one year remaining in their degree program at an accredited vocational school, college or university are eligible to apply. Applicants must be legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. A youth can participate in Jersey Youth Academy only one time. A total of 36 youth will be selected based on merit, motivation and preparation for the program as reflected in the written application and goal statement. Applications are posted on the USJersey web site at http://bit.ly/1poAoG1 and must be received not later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern time on December 1, 2014. All program, housing and transportation costs are paid by the Academy’s 501(c)(3) educational foundation. Contributors to the foundation represent a broad spectrum of Jersey breeder and dairy industry support, with the largest contribution to date coming from the all-donation National Heifer Sale in 2011. For more information, contact the American Jersey Cattle Association by writing 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2362, or visit its website at USJersey.com.
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International Jersey Show (continued from page 37) 4-yr.-old cow (32 shown) 1. TJ Classic Minister Venus-ET (S: Select-Scott Minister-ET, D: Stephan Sparkler Vera-ET), Nic, Jeni, Ben and Andy Sauder, 1st best udder, sr., gr. and sup. champ. 2. Marynole Excite Rosey (S: Bridon Excitation, D: Woodmohr Indiana Rosebud), Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 3. Elliotts Tequila Reese, Arethusa Farm 4. Lorivale Excitation Kayla, Cybil Fisher, Patty Jones, and Avonlea Genetics 5. Meadowridge Jackknife Summer, Michael Riebe, Cumberland, Wis., best bred and owned Class production winner—Norse Star Iatola Brooklyn, Jason Fremstad, Westby, Wis., 20th in class 5-yr.-old cow (17 shown) 1. Double Rose Minister Adele, Nic, Jeni, Ben and Andy Sauder 2. Arethusa Vixens Presto, Arethusa Farm, best bred and owned 3. Harmony Corners Fozzy-ET, Jacob Morgan and Matthew Richards, Urbana, Ohio, 1st best udder 4. Demmers Jade Jemini-Twin, Lisa Demmer 5. Woodmohr Marlos Ultra Divine-ET, Woodmohr Jerseys, NASCO Type and Production Award winner Class production winner—Arethusa Action Dominique, Jon Prokop and Greg Mortson, Middleburgh, N.Y., 9th in class Aged cow (16 shown) 1. Arethusa Response Vivid-ET, Arethusa Farm, 1st best udder, best bred and owned 2. Stoney Point Excitation Jamie, Nic, Jeni, Ben and Andy Sauder 3. DC Harmony Norma, Jordan and Jason Thomas, Lowville, N.Y. 4. Emervest Senzas Lillybug-ET, Donovan Hollingsworth, Scott Youse, and Kenley Cook, Denton, Md. 5. TJ Classic Moment Layla, Joel and Tabitha Bourne, Greenville, Ohio Class production winner—Random Luck Ray Helen, Budjon Farms, Peter Vail, F. and D. Borba and F. and C. Borba, Lomira, Wis., 8th in class Lifetime cheese production cow (8 shown) 1. Fermar Paramount Joy, Nic, Jeni, Ben, and Andy Sauder 2. Pine Haven SSM Marmie, Nic, Jeni, Ben and Andy Sauder 3. Random Luck K Honesty-ET, Allison Thompson, Dar-
lington, Wis., 1st best udder 4. Arethusa Primetime Déjà vu-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff Trustee 5. Vandenberg Jade Twilight, Belfontaine Genetics, St. Marc, Que. Class production winner and best bred and owned— Woodmohr Jade Vanessa, Woodmohr Jerseys, 6th in class Junior best three females (4 shown) 1. Arethusa Farm 2. Roger R. Riebe 3. Schulte Bros. Senior best three females (8 shown) 1. Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard 2. Roger R. Riebe 3. Arethusa Farm 4. Lisa Demmer 5. River Valley Farm, Tremont, Ill. Produce of dam (8 shown) 1. Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard 2. TJ Classic Jerseys, Ansonia, Ohio 3. Woodmohr Jerseys 4. Arethusa Farm 5. Jon Prokop Exhibitors herd (3 shown) 1. Arethusa Farm 2. Roger R. Riebe
Senior best three females (7 shown) 1. Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard 2. Thomas Arrowsmith 3. Tucker Hardy, Belleville Produce of dam (7 shown) 1. Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard 2. Curtis Reichard 3. Donnette Fisher, New Enterprise, Pa. Dam and daughter (2 shown) 1. Locust-Ayr Farm, Taneytown, Md. Exhibitors herd (5 shown) 1. Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard 2. Curtis Reichard 3. Thomas Arrowsmith State herd (3 shown) 1. New York 2. Maryland
Mid-Atlantic Regional Show (continued from page 38) 3. Arethusa Action Dominique, Jon Prokop and Greg Mortson, Middleburg, N.Y. Aged cow (7 shown) 1. DC Harmony Norma (S: Chuggs Bomber HamonyET, D: DC Renaissance Nola-ET), Jordan and Jason Thomas, Lowville, N.Y., sr., gr., and sup. champ. 2. Emervest Senzas Lilllybug-ET, Donovan Hollingsworth, Scott Youse, and Kenley Cook, Denton, Md. 3. Stephan Comerica Viola, Devin Norton Prokop, Middleburgh, N.Y. 100,000/125,000-lb. cow (2 shown) 1. Hard Core Jade Fortuna-ET, Bush River, Skip-A-Rilla and/or Tyler, Tabb and Trey French, Newberry, S.C. Junior best three females (9 shown) 1. Signature Cattle, Williamsfield, Ohio 2. Michael Lamar Bosley 3. Wayne and Allen Stiles, Westminster, Md.
Crossbrook HG Dixie-ET 1st Milking yearling
M-Signature Tequila Izzy 1st Junior heifer calf
Vale-High Crank It Up 1st Intermediate heifer calf
Partee HP Lilac-ET 1st Junior yearling heifer
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Western National Jersey Show
September 5-6, 2014, Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup, Wash. Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio, judge 127-head shown Intermediate and Grand Champion female—Can Do Tequila Chase, Ryan, Freynie and Aaron Lancaster, Tillamook, Ore. Senior and Reserve Grand Champion female—Royalty Ridge Action Sloan, Ryan A. Lancaster, Tillamook, Ore. Reserve Senior Champion female—Gro-Lyn Maestro Mazzarati, Corby Groen, Lynden, Wash. Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Royalty Ridge Tequila Amberlight, Ryan, Freynie, and Aaron Lancaster Junior Champion female—Miss Nonos HG No Way, Nicole Sanders, Hilmar, Calif. Reserve Junior Champion female—FLM Tradition Flower, Frigot, Lancaster, and Mahovlic, Tillamook, Ore. Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor—Royalty Ridge Jerseys, Ryan and Freynie Lancaster, Tillamook, Ore.
Patrick Gourley 3. Rocha Govenor Freckles-ET, Cris and Doris Rocha Class production winner—Iatola Dazzling Penelope, Troyal Notar, Port Orchard, Wash., 5th in class 4-yr.-old cow (10 shown) 1. Royalty Ridge Action Sloan (S: Forest Glen Avery Action-ET, D: Family Hill Whistler Summer), Ryan A. Lancaster, sr. and res. gr. champ. 2. Gro-Lyn Maestro Mazzarati (S: Select-Scot Whist Maestro-ET, D: Gro-Lyn Myra), Corby Groen, Lynden, Wash., res. sr. champ. 3. Family Hill Governor Bebe, Makayla Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash. Class production winner—Rocha Blackstone Jean, Cris and Doris Rocha, 4th in class (continued to page 44)
Class Winners Junior heifer calf (10 shown) 1. Claqato Premier Fire-ET, Lauryn Young, Chehalis, Wash. 2. Family Hill FP Brightstar, Simona Nicolau, Ferndale, Wash. 3. Mainstream Premier Sunray, Michael R. Kortus, Lynden, Wash. Intermediate heifer calf (11 shown) 1. Puzzles Palm-ET, Pice of the Puzzle Syndicate, Jefferson, Ore. 2. Mainstream HG Jolie, Michael R. Kortus 3. Claquato Premier Blitzen, Lauryn Young Senior heifer calf (12 shown) 1. FLM Tradition Flower (S: Family Hill Cir Tradition-ET, D: Family Hill Kaptain Farrah), Frigot, Lancaster and Mahovlic, Tillamook, Ore., res. jr. champ. 2. Sunset Canyon Motion GG Anthem-ET, Lauryn Young 3. Edgebrook Tequila Made To Order, Natalie Sanders, Hilmar, Calif. Summer yearling heifer (9 shown) 1. Miss Nonos HG No Way (S: SV Jade Hired GunET, D: Royalty Ridge Icon No-No), Nicole Sanders, Hilmar, Calif., jr. champ. 2. Royalty Ridge HG Fantastic, Ryan A. Lancaster, Tillamook, Ore. 3. Lady-Lane Tequila Khloe-ET, Garry Jay Hansen, Mulino, Ore. Junior yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. Watch-Hill Condoleezza, Lauryn and Kinley Young and Natalie Berry, Chehalis, Wash. 2. ZBW Masons Tequila Veryberry-ET, Luke and Megan Iverson and Mike Berry and Dave Brown, Onalaska, Wash. 3. Royalty Ridge Comerica Josie, Aaron Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash. Intermediate yearling heifer (6 shown) 1. Miss Nastias Tequila Nutcracker-ET, Gracie Jane Krahn, Albany, Ore. 2. Haak Haven Tequila Nolla-ET, Ruby Anne Vanderhaak, Lynden, Wash. 3. Rocha Lasting Willow, Cris and Doris Rocha, Tillamook, Ore. Senior yearling heifer (2 shown) 1. Mortimers Indiana Ketchup, Delon Mortimer,
Smithfield, Utah Milking yearling (3 shown) 1. Royalty Ridge Tequila Amberlight (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Family Hill Golden Naomi), Ryan, Freynie and Aaron Lancaster, Tillamook, Ore., res. int. champ. 2. Stars Tequila Salt-ET, Luke and Megan Iverson and Mike Berry and Dave Brown Junior 2-yr.-old (13 shown) 1. Royalty Ridge Tequila Moment, Ryan A. Lancaster 2. Esperanza PT Glisten, Sunset Canyon and Nathan Jensen, Beaver, Ore. 3. Sunset Canyon Governor C Anthem-ET, Margaret L. Young, Chehalis, Wash. Class production winner—Laguna Venerable Onyx, Brent L. Rocha, Tillamook, Ore., 13th in class Senior 2-yr.-old cow (12 shown) 1. Ratliff Dually Mighty, Kara Hale and Joe and Sarah Rocha, Cloverdale, Ore. 2. Royalty Ridge Tequila Cutie-ET, Ryan A. Lancaster 3. Family Hill Icon Gypsy, Aaron Lancaster Class production winner—Mainstream HG Sofie, Michael R. Kortus, 9th in class Great Western Futurity (6 shown) 1. GR Grasslands Believers Daffodil, Annie Corrick and Max and Ashley McConnell, Albany, Ore. 2. Faithful Maximum Sandy, Garry J. Hansen and Patrick Gourley, Canby, Ore. 3. Red Barn Matthews Pixie, Kalli A. Corrick, Albany, Ore. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (10 shown) 1. Can Do Tequila Chase (S: Tower Vue Prime TequilaET, D: Family Hill Whistler Can Do), Ryan, Freynie and Aaron Lancaster, int. and gr. champ., best bred and owned of the show 2. Hidden Acres Tequila Dawn, Steve Groen, Lynden, Wash. 3. Lucky Ones Comerica Lucky Charm, Madison Lancaster and Hannah Fluegal, Ferndale, Wash. Class production winner—Rocha Blackstone Briar, Cris and Doris Rocha, 5th in class Senior 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Family Hill Connection Can Do-ET, Aaron and Ryan Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash. 2. Faithful Maximum Sandy, Garry J. Hansen and
GR Grasslands Believers Daffodil Great Western Futurity winner
Can Do Tequila Chase 1st Junior 3-yr.-old cow Intermediate and Grand Champion
Royalty Ridge Action Sloan 1st 4-yr.-old cow Senior and Reserve Grand Champion
Miss Nonos HG No Way 1st Summer yearling heifer Junior Champion
NOVEMBER 2014
Ratliff Dually Mighty 1st Senior 2-yr.-old
Royalty Ridge Tequila Amberlight 1st Milking yearling Reserve Intermediate Champion
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New York State Fair Jersey Show
August 31, 2014, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, N.Y. Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio, judge 152-head shown Senior and Grand Champion female—DC Harmony Norma, Jordan and Jason Thomas, Lowville Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion female—Underground Hazels Holly, Jacklyn Booth, Parish Intermediate Champion female—Cowbell Guapo OReilly-ET, Christine L. Sheesley Rozzler, Potsdam Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Broyden-DC Governor Jazette, Brehm Farms Inc., Eden Junior Champion female—Smithden Tequila Neurotic, Dusty Schirm, Phillipa Robinson, and D. Toppenbarge, Loudonville, Ohio Reserve Junior Champion female—Vale-High Crank It Up, Bailey Wright, Dekalb Junction Premier Breeder—Timothy Staring, Lowville Premier Exhibitor—Brian S. Seacord, Greenwich
Maple-Downs Hired Gun Amora 1st Senior 3-yr.-old cow
Class Winners Junior heifer calf (17 shown) 1. BVSF Impression Natalya, Kathryn Evans, Georgetown 2. Longview Premier Chilly, Randi Everett, Sharon Springs 3. Powder Puff Shoes Kiwi, Emily Evans, Norwich Intermediate heifer calf (17 shown) 1. Vale-High Crank It Up (S: Arethusa Verbatim Response-ET, D: Craig Moor Militia Cottontail), Bailey Wright, Dekalb Junction, res. jr. champ. 2. SSF Velocity Forever, Charles F. Luchsinger, Syracuse 3. Crossbrook Impression Kira-ET, Sybil R. Stanton, Walton Senior heifer calf (14 shown) 1. Miss Opportunity Giller Victoria, Amanda Flansburg and Joe Nash, Albion 2. Bellemac-JR Socrates Lydia-ET, Lauri Lyn Beggs, Ogdensburg 3. Cowbell Spunky Justdoit, Christine L. Sheesley Rozler, Potsdam Summer yearling heifer (14 shown) 1. Stranshome-JK Storas Shimmer-ET, Megan A. Bailey, Machias 2. Page-Crest Hired Gun Twisty, Dustin Schirm and Derek Page, Loudonville, Ohio 3. Cowbell Reagan Natalie, Christine L. Sheesler Rozzler Junior yearling heifer (9 shown) 1. Smithden Tequila Neurotic (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila, D: Smithden Vindication Viv-ET), Dusty Schirm, Phillipa Robinson, and D. Toppenbarge, Loudonville, Ohio, jr. champ. 2. SSF Boeheim Candace, Susan Luchsinger, Syracuse 3. ZBW Masons Tequila Vienna-ET, Mason Ziemba, Lisbon Intermediate yearling heifer (9 shown) 1. Parfour Tequila Isper, Jaycie S. Staring, Lee Center 2. Dusty Creek Percivale Raz-Ma-Taz, Corrina A. Aldrich, Salem 3. MVF Mason Sam 2063, Kelly Gerber, Addison Senior yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. Shan-Mar Kata Anastasia, Abigail Jantzi, Clymer 2. Seacord Farm Spunky Elaine, Brian S. Seacord,
DC Harmony Norma 1st Aged cow Senior and Grand Champion
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Greenwich 3. Hi-Top Galvanize Pikachu, Lowell R. Chamberlain, Wyoming Milking yearling (4 shown) 1. Latimore Hired Gun Izzy, Jacklyn Booth, Parish 2. Seacord Farm Hired Fun Elsie, Miranda R. Seacord, Greenwich 3. Seacord Farm Hired Gun Holly, Brian S. Seacord Junior 2-yr.-old (13 shown) 1. Cowbell Guapo OReilly-ET (S: Yellow Briar Heaths Guapo, D: Cowbell Furor Roxanne), Christine L. Sheesley Rozler, int. champ. 2. ZBW Masons Remake Victoria, Mason Ziemba 3. Underground Dixons Dakota-ET, Blake Crothers, Pitcher Senior 2-yr.-old cow (10 shown) 1. Parkview Hired Gun Jelly, Timothy Staring, Lowville 2. Day-Dream Governor Roxy, Cole Nickerson, Corry, Pa. 3. Underground Tootsie T-Mamie, Blake Crothers Junior 3-yr.-old cow (12 shown) 1. Broyden-DC Governor Jazette (S: Griffens Governor-ET, D: Yellow Briar Wishful Dream), Brehm Farms, Inc., Eden, N.Y., res. int. champ. 2. Underground Leahs Lollipop, Jacklyn Booth 3. Cowbell Rendition Rosette, Christine L. Sheesley Rozler Senior 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Maple-Downs Hired Gun Amora, Woodcrest Dairy, Lisbon 2. Parkview Centurion Camille, Jordan Thomas, Lowville 3. Seacord Farm Virgil Juliet, Miranda R. Seacord 4-yr.-old cow (14 shown) 1. Underground Hazels Holly (S: Senn-Sational Paramount Ace, D: Underground Sierras Hazel), Jacklyn Booth, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 2. Fortress Tiger Tilly, Richard T. Seacord, Greenwich 3. BHF-SSF Supreme Willow, Charles F. Luchsinger Total performance cow of the show—Cowbell Giller Georgia Peach, Christine L. Sheesley Rozler, 8th in class. 5-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Arethusa Action Dominique, Jon Prokop and Greg Mortson, Middleburg 2. Craig Moor Sultan Spice, Brett Richard Roberts,
Broyden-DC Governor Jazette 1st Junior 3-yr.-old cow Reserve Intermediate Champion
Parfour Tequila Isper 1st Intermediate yearling heifer
Stranshome-JK Storas Shimmer-ET 1st Summer yearling heifer
Remsen 3. SSF Governor Cara, Susan Luchsinger Aged cow (6 shown) 1. DC Harmony Norma (S: Chuggs Bomber HamonyET, D: DC Renaissance Nola-ET), Jordan and Jason Thomas, Lowville, N.Y., sr. and gr. champ. 2. Parkview Justice Sidney, Parkview Jerseys and Cybil Fisher, Lowville 3. Seacord Farm Sultan Silky, Brian S. Seacord Junior best three females (7 shown) 1. Silver Spring Farm, Syracuse 2. Christine L. Sheesley Rozler (continued to page 44)
Vale-High Crank It Up 1st Intermediate heifer calf Reserve Junior Champion
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Puzzles Palm-ET 1st Intermediate heifer calf
Western National Jersey Show (continued from page 41) 5-yr.-old cow (7 shown) 1. Family Hill-MB Action Funny, Ryan and Freynie Lancaster and Mike Berry, Tillamook, Ore. 2. Family Hill Comerica Firework-ET, Ryan and Freynie Lancaster and Bushlea Farms, Tillamook, Ore., class production winner 3. Family Hill Counciller Nastia, Young, Berry and Ingram, Chehalis, Wash. Aged cow (5 shown) 1. Lady-Lane CVE Kassie, Garry Jay Hansen, class production winner, total performance winner 2. Governor Angel of Family Hill, Ryan and Freynie Lancaster and Annie Seaholm, Ferndale, Wash. 3. Laguna Duaiseoir Stella, Joey Rocha, Tillamook, Ore. 100,000-lb. cow (3 shown) 1. Family Hill SD Allure, Ryan A. Lancaster, lifetime production winner 2. GR Gro-Lyn Iatola Tinkerbelle, Steve Groen Class production winner – Rocha Iatola Francesca, Cris and Doris Rocha, 3rd in class Senior best three females (5 shown) 1. Carol Young, Chehalis, Wash. 2. Ryan and Freynie Lancaster 3. Luke and Megan Iverson, Onalaska, Wash. Senior best three females (3 shown) 1. Ryan and Freynie Lancaster 2. Corby Groen Exhibitors herd (4 shown) 1. Ryan and Freynie Lancaster 2. Carol Young 3. Cris and Doris Rocha
Mortimers Indiana Ketchup 1st Senior yearling heifer
New York State Fair (continued from page 42) 3. Evans Jerseys, Kara and Emily Evans, Norwich Senior best three females (6 shown) 1. Timothy Staring, Lowville 2. Silver Spring Farm 3. Christine L. Sheesley Rozler Exhibitors herd (6 shown) 1. Brian S. Seacord 2. Christine L. Sheesley Rozler 3. Silver Spring Farm
Shan-Mar Kata Anastasia 1st Senior yearling heifer
Robinson, Lodi, Calif., associate. NOV. 10—THE ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 7:30 a.m. (EST); Michael Heath, Westminster, Md., judge; Jamie Black, Constable, N.Y., associate. NOV. 14—CANADIAN NATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Toronto, Ont.; heifers; 4:00 p.m. NOV. 9—CANADIAN NATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Toronto, Ont.; cows; 9:00 a.m. JAN. 16—PENNSYLVANIA FARM SHOW JERSEY SHOW, Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, Pa.; 11:00 a.m. JAN. 19—SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION AND LIVESTOCK JERSEY SHOW, Cattle Arena, Fort Worth Texas; 12:00 p.m.; Mike Stiles, Clear Brook, Va., judge. JAN. 20—SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION AND LIVESTOCK JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Cattle Arena, Fort Worth, Texas; 8:00 a.m., Craig Padgett, Waynesburg, Ky., judge. FEB. 13—FLORIDA STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, Tampa, Fla.; 8:30 a.m. FEB. 15-16—FLORIDA STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, heifers on Feb. 16, cows on Feb. 17; Tampa, Fla.; 9:30 a.m. both days.
Cowbell Giller Georgia Peach Total Performance Cow
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Silver Mist Farm Kevin and Annette Thomas 2065 McCormick Loop, Tillamook, OR 97141 Phone 503/842-2658 Fax 503/842-5747 Email kevannthomas@yahoo.com
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Junior Jersey Show
Stephan Comerica Viola was named Grand Champion for Devin Norton Prokop, Middleburgh, N.Y., at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Junior Show on September 15, 2014. Saybrook Minister Sawyer-ET, exhibited by Patrick Scott Youse, Ridgely, Md., was named Reserve Grand Champion. Molly Sloan, Columbus, Wis., judged the 166 Registered Jerseys shown in Harrisburg, Pa. Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (20 shown) M-Signature Tequila Izzy, Elaina Sharp, Shippensburg, Pa. Intermediate heifer calf (17 shown) M-Signature Tequilla Essential, Mason Mazzaro, Williamsfield, Ohio Senior heifer calf (22 shown) Karlies Verbatim Kara-ET (S: Arethusa Verbatim Response-ET, D: Page-Crest Excitation Karlie), Mason Mazzaro, res. jr. champ. Summer yearling heifer (14 shown) Stranshome-JK Storas Shimmer-ET, Megan A. Bailey, Machias, N.Y. Junior yearling heifer (13 shown) Partee HP Lilac-ET, Calla Mazzaro, Williamsfield, Ohio Intermediate yearling heifer (8 shown) Steeshanie Iatola Tinkerbell (S: SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, D: Shady Lane Whistler Tish-ET), Madison Ann Iager, Woodbine, Md., jr. champ. Senior yearling heifer (4 shown) Pleasant Valley Revenue Beulah, Daniel Benedict, Waynesboro, Pa. Milking yearling (5 shown) Xanadu Kombination Harriet-P, George Colpetzer, Greenville, Pa. Junior 2-yr.-old cow (14 shown) Reich-Dale Comerica Summer, Hayden Reichard, Chambersburg, Pa. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (10 shown) Ty-Ly-View Be Barbie, George Colpetzer Junior 3-yr.-old cow (13 shown) Milk & Honey Minister Shirley (S: Select-Scott MinisterET, D: Oblong Valley Black Sheik), Andrew J. Younker, Fleetwood, Pa., res. int. champ. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (6 shown) Saybrook Minister Sawyer-ET (S: Select-Scott MinisterET, D: Dean C T Gun Silly), Patrick Scott Youse, Ridgely, Md., int. and res. gr. champ., best bred and owned of the show 4-yr.-old cow (5 shown) Sho-Me Giller Trina (S: Shamrock Giller, D: DF Sultan Tinka), George Colpetzer, res. sr. champ. 5-yr.-old cow (9 shown) Woodmohr Extreme Ashia, Jasmine Noteboom, Warwick, N.Y. Aged cow (3 shown) Stephan Comerica Viola (S: Bridon Remake ComericaET, D: Stephan Piedmont Violet-ET), Devin Norton Prokop, Middleburgh, N.Y., sr. and gr. champ. Dry cow (3 shown) ENF Remakes Top Mischiff, Emily Rose Sigle, Stockton, N.J.
Stephan Comerica Viola 1st Aged cow Senior and Grand Champion
Sho-Me Giller Trina 1st 4-yr.-old cow Reserve Senior Champion
Steeshanie Iatola Tinkerbell 1st Intermediate yearling heifer Junior Champion
Milk & Honey Minister Shirley 1st Junior 3-yr.-old cow Reserve Intermediate Champion
Xanadu Kombination Harriet-P 1st Milking yearling
Partee HP Lilac-ET 1st Junior yearling heifer
M-Signature Tequila Essential 1st Intermediate heifer calf
Stranshome-JK Storas Shimmer-ET 1st Summer yearling heifer
M-Signature Tequila Izzy 1st Junior heifer calf
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International Junior Jersey Show
Payneside GG Got Milk was named Reserve Supreme Champion of the junior show at World Dairy Expo and Grand Champion of the International Junior Jersey Show for Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill., on October 1, 2014. Mi-San 2 Verbatim Effortless, also exhibited by Sauder, was named Reserve Grand Champion. Nathan Thomas, Cable, Ohio, judged the 89 Registered Jerseys shown in Madison, Wis.
Payneside Clear Magic), Ben Sauder, sr., gr., and res. sup. champ. 5-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Harmony Corners Fozzy-ET, Jacob Morgan, Urbana, Ohio Aged cow (2 shown) Dreamcreek Excitation Lola, Audrey Souza, Milbank, S.D. Lifetime cheese production cow (2 shown) Pine Haven SSM Marmie, Ben Sauder
Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (12 shown) Gil-Bar Krossfire Christine, Janelle Renee Remington, Juneau Intermediate heifer calf (11 shown) Kellogg-Bay Gunman Song-ET, Caroline Allen, Bristol, Vt. Senior heifer calf (12 shown) Meadowridge Spicy Hot Angie (S: Spicy Hot of River Valley, D: Meadowridge Mason Angelia), Alleah Anderson, Cumberland, Wis., res. jr. champ. Summer yearling heifer (4 shown) Avon Road HG Jolie-ET, Ashley Oberreich, Appleton Junior yearling heifer (8 shown) Ryans Louie Polly, Janelle Renee Remington Intermediate yearling heifer (9 shown) Steeshanie Iatola Tinkerbell (S: SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, D: Shady Lane Whistler Tish-ET), Madison Ann Iager, Woodbine, Md., jr. champ. Milking yearling (4 shown) Hawk Pond Lencrest Divinity, Tucker Peterson, Elkland, Mo. Junior 2-yr.-old cow (5 shown) XCaret Teguila Nestle, Nathan Donnay, Glencoe, Minn. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (6 shown) Mayerlane Brown Cow Vermouth, Fritz Ullom, Bloomer, Wis. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Mi-San 2 Verbatim Effortless (S: Arethusa Verbatim Response, D: PF Tequila Makes It Easy), Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill., res. sr. and res. gr. champ. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Saybrook Minister Sawyer-ET, Patrick Scott Youse, Ridgely, Md. 4-yr.-old cow (8 shown) Payneside GG Got Milk (S: Griffens Governor, D:
Ryans Louie Polly 1st Junior yearling heifer
NOVEMBER 2014
Payneside GG Got Milk 1st 4-yr.-old cow Senior, Grand and Res. Supreme Champion
Mi-San 2 Verbatim Effortless 1st Junior 3-yr.-old cow Res. Senior and Res. Grand Champion
Steeshanie Iatola Tinkerbell 1st Intermediate yearling heifer Junior Champion
Meadowridge Spicy Hot Angie 1st Senior heifer calf Reserve Junior Champion
Mayerlane Brown Cow Vermouth 1st Senior 2-yr.-old cow
Pine Haven SSM Marmie 1st Lifetime cheese production cow
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Western National Junior Jersey Show Family Hill Governor Bebe was named Grand Champion for Makayla Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash., at the Western National Junior Show on September 6, 2014. Royalty Ridge HG Felicity-ET, exhibited by Lauryn Young, Chehalis, Wash., was named Reserve Grand Champion. Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio, judged the 39 Registered Jerseys shown in Puyallup, Wash. Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (6 shown) Claqato Premier Fire-ET, Lauryn Young, Chehalis, Wash. Intermediate heifer calf (5 shown) Claquato Premier Blitzen, Lauryn Young Senior heifer calf (5 shown) Sunset Canyon Motion GG Anthem-ET (S: KCJF Mollys Ren Motion, D: Sunset Canyon Paradise Anthem-ET), Lauryn Young, res. jr. champ. Summer yearling heifer (4 shown) Miss Nonos HG No Way (S: SV Jade Hired Gun-ET, D: Royalty Ridge Icon No-No), Nicole Sanders, Hilmar, Calif., jr. champ. Junior yearling heifer (1 shown) Andys Dazzling Emerald Citi, Dakota Johnston, Port Orchard, Wash. Intermediate yearling heifer (3 shown) Miss Nastias Tequila Nutcracker-ET, Gracie Jane Krahn, Albany, Ore. Senior yearling heifer (1 shown) Rocha MVP Brenda, Helena Vanness, Duvall, Wash. Milking yearling (1 shown) Claquato Berbatim Flicker-ET, Lauryn Young Junior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Elliotts HG Celebrate-ET, Lauryn Young Senior 2-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Royalty Ridge HG Felicity-ET (S: SV Jade Hired Gun, D: Family Hill SD Favorite), Lauryn Young, int. champ. and res. gr. champ. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) Lucky Ones Comerica Lucky Charm (S: Bridon Remake Comerica-ET, D: Family Hill Dickson Lucky One), Madison Lancaster, Ferndale Wash., res. int. champ. Total performance winner of the show—Laguna August Rush, Scott Rocha, Tillamook, Ore., 2nd in class 4-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Family Hill Governor Bebe (S: Griffens GovernorET, D: Dustin Brynnen of Family Hill), Makayla Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash., sr. and gr. champ., best bred and owned of the show 2. Family Hill G Faith Flirt (S: Griffens Governor-ET, D: Family Hill Connection Faith), Lauryn Young, res. sr. champ. 5-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Escalade Aleahs Ava, Melissa A Corrick, Albany, Ore. Aged cow (1 shown) Faithful Stormcat Maryjane, Rebekah Ann Gourley, Scio, Ore. Beginners showmanship (16 shown) Clancy Krahn, Albany, Ore. Junior showmanship (12 shown) Gracie Krahn Intermediate showmanship (11 shown) Kalli Corrick, Albany, Ore. Senior showmanship (6 shown) Nicole Sanders
Miss Nonos HG No Way 1st Summer yearling heifer Junior Champion
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• September 17, 2014, Eastern States Exposition Center, West Springfield, Mass. • Alta Mae Core, Salvisa, Ky., judge • 90-head shown • Sr. and Gr. Champ. female—Elliotts Tequila Reese, Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn. • Res. Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. female—Arethusa Vixens Presto, Arethusa Farm • Int. Champ. female—Elliotts Comerica Satin-ET, Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, Vt. • Res. Int. Champ. female—Elliotts Voltage Skylar, Rodney and Linda Rankin, Litchfield, Conn. • Jr. Champ. female—Elliotts Sterling Impression-ET, Sterling Syndicate, Litchfield, Conn. • Res. Jr. Champ. female—Topline BSS Flirt, Caylei Arnold, Willington, Conn. • Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor—Billings Farm and Museum
Elliotts Sterling Impression-ET 1st Junior yearling heifer Junior Champion
Topline BSS Flirt 1st Junior heifer calf Reserve Junior Champion
Elliotts Comerica Satin-ET 1st Senior 2-yr.-old cow Intermediate Champion
Elliotts Tequila Reese 1st 4-yr.-old cow Senior and Grand Champion
Arethusa Vixens Presto 1st 5-yr.-old cow Res. Senior and Res. Grand Champion
Arethusa HG Vina-ET 1st Senior heifer calf
Karlies Response Kelsey-ET 1st Intermediate heifer calf
Quality Jillians Response 1st Summer yearling heifer
Conn. 4-yr.-old cow (8 shown) 1. Elliotts Tequila Reese (S: Tower Vue Prime TequilaET, D: Elliotts Vertigo Roxanne-ET), Arethusa Farm, sr. and gr. champ. 2. Ratliff Action Kameo-ET, B. J. Hanfield, Brandon, Vt. 5-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Arethusa Vixens Presto (S: Bridon Remake Comerica-ET, D: Arethusa Veronicas Vixen-ET), Arethusa Farm, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. Aged cow (2 shown) 1. Billings Furor Calista, Billings Farm and Museum 100,000-lb. cow (2 shown) 1. Country Ayre Jade Maeve, Tristan Phillips, Walpole, N.H., Bob Lord Total Performance Award
Dry cow (4 shown) 1. Billings Sultan Bryce, Billings Farm and Museum 2. Tierneys Shyster Sydney, Lillys Lane Farm, Lebanon, Conn. Junior best three females (5 shown) 1. Arethusa Farm 2. Billings Farm and Museum Senior best three females (2 shown) 1. Billings Farm and Museum Best five head (2 shown) 1. Arethusa Farm State herd (4 shown) 1. Connecticut 2. Vermont
Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (7 shown) 1. Topline BSS Flirt (S: Cowbell Blue Suede Shoes, D: Topline Blackstone Friday), Caylei Arnold, Willington, Conn., res. jr. champ. 2. Arethusa Vespera, Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn. Intermediate heifer calf (11 shown) 1. Karlies Response Kelsey-ET, Arethusa Farm 2. SecretOaks Ontime Kisses, Kathleen Stevens Metcalf, Piermont, N.H. Senior heifer calf (11 shown) 1. Arethusa HG Vina-ET, Arethusa Farm 2. Billings Grove Brianna, Samantha Cohen, Monroe, N.H. Summer yearling heifer (12 shown) 1. Quality Jillians Response, Kenneth Beneke, Millerton, N.Y. 2. Arethusa Verb Virgo-ET, Arethusa Farm Junior yearling heifer (9 shown) 1. Elliotts Sterling Impression-ET (S: Rock Ella Impression-ET, D: Milo Vindication Season-ET), Sterling Syndicate, Litchfield, Conn., jr. champ. 2. Tierneys Verbatim Leta, Tierney Farm and Kathryn Bosley, Malone, N.Y. Winter yearling heifer (2 shown) 1. Happy Acres Minister Quality, Happy Acres Farm, Troy, Maine Senior yearling heifer (1 shown) 1. Tanners Belvedere Gina, Rachel Bozzi, Torrington, Conn. Milking yearling (4 shown) 1. Howacres Action Kwicksilver-ET, Kyle and Jennifer Thygesen, Tunbridge, Vt. 2. Apples&Waves Fire Callie of Obo, Roy K. Higgins, Hillsborough, N.J. Junior 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Tierneys Reward Lucilla, Tierney Farm, Malone, N.Y. 2. Enniskillen Olympian JW Natalie, Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, Vt. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Elliotts Comerica Satin-ET (S: Bridon Remake Comerica-ET, D: Milo Vindication Season-ET), Billings Farm and Museum, int. champ. 2. Elliotts Voltage Skylar-ET (S: Elliotts Golden VoltageET, D: Milo Vindication Season-ET), Rodney and Linda Rankin, Litchfield, Conn., res. int. champ. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. RJF Shining Gemstone, Helenmae Metcalf, Piermont, N.H. 2. Arethusa Tequila Vanna, Arethusa Farm Senior 3-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Billings Tequila Serene, Alexandra LaPrise, Exeter, R.I. 2. Chestnut-Hyll Jade Lucy, Zachary Tarryk, Dayville,
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TLJ Visionary Bree-ET, ranked 80th in the breed for GJPI, was the high seller at the Top of the World Sale during World Dairy Expo. She was consigned by Travis Lehnertz, third on left. Ethan Steiner, far right, and his daughter placed the final bid of $10,100 on “Bree” for Steiner’s brother, Matt. Also pictured with the heifer are National Jersey Queen Sydney Endres, AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Shawn Styer, JMS Manager Jason Robinson, Erin Leach on the halter, and Executive Secretary Neal Smith and auctioneer Lynn Lee in the box.
Selling for $7,300 at the Top of the World Sale was Ratliff Action Angela-ET. The three-year-old was consigned by Ron and Christy Ratliff, represented by JMS Marketing Coordinator Greg Lavan, second from left. She was purchased by Sistrunk Farms, represented by JMS Manager Jason Robinson. Also pictured with the daughter of three-time National Grand Champion, Ratliff Price Alicia, are National Jersey Queen Sydney Endres, Olivia Brandenburg is at the halter, and Executive Secretary Neal Smith and auctioneer Lynn Lee in the box.
Top of the World Sale Raises the Bar in 2014
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he enthusiasm for the Jersey breed was evident in Madison, Wis., on September 30, 2014, at the Top of the World Sale. The consignors for this year sale upped the ante with some of their best consignments and that was reflected in the prices paid for the 19 lots crossing the auction block. After starting nearly 90 minutes late after the conclusion of the International Jersey Heifer Show at World Dairy Expo, the sale pavilion tent was standing room only for the Top of the World Sale. Internet viewers also held tight for the prestigious annual sale to begin. In just over one hour, the sale was complete raising the standard once again with a $4,584.21 average on 19 lots. Gross receipts from the sale totalled $87,100. Eighteen buyers in 10 states purchased animals in the sale. In searching the sale history books, one must go back to 2008 to find an average higher on this sale ($5,739.53 on 43 lots). This year’s average was $1,712.78 higher per animal than just one year ago and $1,834.95 higher than two years ago. Topping the sale at $10,100 was an open yearling consigned by Travis Lehnertz of Plainview, Minn. TLJ Visionary Bree-ET is a genomic standout in the Lehnertz herd at +246 for GJPI. She carried A.I. interest from most of the A.I. companies. Placing the final bid on her was Matthew Steiner, Marshallville, Ohio. “Bree” fits the Steiner’s breeding philosophy of top genetic numbers well as she ranks 80th in the breed for GJPI. She carries a GPTA of +2,054M, +55F, +55P, +$622CM and Page 52
Sale Analysis
Number
Avg. Price Total Value
3 Cows, two years and over 2 Bred heifers 1 Open yearling 9 Heifer calves 1 Embryo package 3 Choice of calves
19 Lots edian price M
$6,366.67 4,250.00 10,100.00 3,922.22 3,300.00 3,600.00
$19,100 8,500 10,100 35,300 3,300 10,800
$4,584.21 $4,400.00
$87,100
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee
a +5.9 PL with her October numbers. She is sired by All Lynns Legal Visionary-ET, GJPI +249, and is out of a Very Good-87% dam. Her dam has a completed record at 3-3 of 21,500 lbs. milk, 863 lbs. fat and 733 lbs. protein. The next dam is also Very Good with more than 17,000 lbs. milk actual as a yearling. Ron and Christy Ratliff of Garnett, Kan.,
Crossbrook Impression Dixie-ET was the third high seller at $6,800. She was consigned by Jon Prokop and purchased by Meier Meadows Farm. Pictured with her are National Jersey Queen Sydney Endres, Greg Lavan, Jason Robinson, Olivia Brandenburg on the halter, Neal Smith and Lynn Lee in the box.
consigned a milking daughter of three-time National Grand Champion, Ratliff Price Alicia, to the sale. Ratliff Action Angela-ET, a senior three-year-old for 2014, was purchased by Sistrunk Farms, Bastrop, La., for $7,300. “Angela” was appraised Very Good88% as a two-year-old and calved back in June 2014. She sold bred to Rock Ella Impression-ET, GJPI -31, and milking in the mid-70s her previous two tests. She is sired by Forest Glen Avery Action-ET, GJPI +68. Her full sister, Ratliff Action Angel, was the All American Milking Yearling in 2013. Her dam is the only cow in breed history to ever win the title of National Grand Champion three times. She is also a twotime Supreme Champion of the North American International Livestock Exposition. “Alicia” is appraised Excellent-95% and has a five lactation m.e. average of 18,479–930–712. The next dam is Bridon Ethan Almond, Excellent-91%, with records in excess of 20,000 lbs. milk. The great-grandam is the well-known Rozeview Dorie D Rachel, Excellent-95% She was Reserve Intermediate Champion of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in 2002. Crossbrook Impression Dixie-ET, a sixmonth-old calf, was the third high seller at $6,800. Meier Meadows of Ridott, Ill., purchased “Dixie” from consignor Jon Prokop, Middleburgh, N.Y. Sired by “Impression,” the fancy junior calf caught the eye of many bidders in (continued to page 55)
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December 1 is Deadline for Fred Stout Experience Award Persons who have a strong desire to pursue a career in managing and/or marketing Registered Jersey™ cattle are encouraged to apply for the 2015 Fred Stout Experience awards. The awards are presented annually in memory of Fred J. Stout Sr., Mt. Carmel, Ill., a lifelong Jersey breeder and member of the Jersey Marketing Service staff from 1978 to 1997 who believed that the best learning experiences happen in the everyday world. Two awards will be offered: (1) a minimum 10-week summer marketing internship with Jersey Marketing Service, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and (2) a minimum 10-week on-farm, customized internship in Jersey herd management. Financial support is provided by a permanent endowment NOVEMBER 2014
created by friends and colleagues of Fred Stout. Applicants must have completed their high school education. To apply, submit a one-page résumé listing previous work experience, skills and other qualifications, plus a separate cover letter stating your ambitions, goals and career aspirations, including plans for achieving them. The letter must also explain how and why the Fred Stout Experience will be of benefit in achieving future goals. A summary of involvement with and interest in Registered Jersey™ cattle is required. Specify which experience (marketing internship, on-farm internship) is preferred, or indicate if you are interested in both opportunities. Two letters of support are required, one from an active breeder of Registered Jersey cattle, excluding immediate family members; and the other from a teacher, mentor
or past employer. These must be mailed directly by the supporters to the AJCA office. Applications and letters of support must be postmarked no later than Monday, December 1, 2014, and addressed to Fred Stout Experience, American Jersey Cattle Association, 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2362. They may be sent by email to info@usjersey.com. Previous recipients of the Fred Stout Experience Award are Tara Bohnert, Ill. (2003); Allison Waggoner, S.C. (2004); Dan Bauer, Wis. (2005); Aaron Horst, Pa. (2006); Jacob Pieper, Md. (2007); Katie Albaugh, Md. (2008); Brady Core, Ky. (2009); Kim Wilson, Mo., and Ivy Roberts, Fla. (2010); Joseph Fjarlie, Wis., and Amy Maxwell, Iowa (2011); Robert McGarry, Vt. and Lyman Rudgers, N.Y. (2012); Meagan Bolen, Ohio and Wyatt Smith, Minn. (2013); and Olivia Pearson, N.C., and Meagan Chittenden, N.Y. (2014). Page 53
• • • •
Tulsa State Fair Jersey Show
September 26, 2014, Tulsa, Okla. Lee Harris, London, Ky., judge 36-head shown Sr. and Gr. Champ. female— Cobblestone Comerica Darling, Katrina Watson, Perkins, Okla. • Res. Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. female—Cimarrons Tequila Lacy, David A. Jones, Yale, Okla. • Jr. Champ. female—Brightside Coalition Sycamore, April Christiansen, Crescent, Okla. • Res. Jr. Champ. female—OkieBow Impuls Mango, Ali Bowman, Glencoe, Okla.
MRcKee JFarm egistered erseys
P.O. Box 5, Faunsdale, Alabama 36738 George, Nancy, Robert and Amzi McKee Cell (334)352-2448 Residence (334)628-6103
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Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (4 shown) 1. Okie-Bow Galvanize Margo, Cash Bowman, Glencoe, Okla. 2. Mi-Wil Tequila Reggae, Stormi Hopkins, Claremore, Okla. Intermediate heifer calf (3 shown) 1. Mehan Valley Gov Smarties-ET, Trey Reece, Perkins, Okla. 2. JCS RBR Suzzy, Savanna R. Semrad, Crescent, Okla. Senior heifer calf (8 shown) 1. Page-Crest Hank 891, Tyler, Justin, Paige and Daniel Chupp, Inola, Okla. 2. Cobblestone Tequila Dynamite, Dalton Smithey, Perkins, Okla. Summer yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. Brightside Coalition Sycamore (S: Family Hill Cir Coalition-ET, D: JCS Deacon Symone), April Christiansen, Crescent, Okla., jr. champ. 2. GR Page-Crst Austin Didi, Logan and Autumn Courtney, Chouteau, Okla. Junior yearling heifer (5 shown) 1. Okie-Bow Impuls Mango (S: ISDK Q Impuls, D: EX Monica of Starstruck), Ali Bowman, Glencoe, Okla., res. jr. champ. 2. Godbless Shebull Cupcake, Madison M. Cook, Gurthrie, Okla. Winter yearling heifer (1 shown) 1. Corleys Footnote Dixie, Kimberly Boyer, Tuttle, Okla. Junior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Corleys Footnote Georgie, Kimberly Boyer Senior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Corleys Leo Angelina, Emily Boyer, Tuttle, Okla. 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Cimarrons Tequila Lacy (S: Tower Vue Prime TequilaET, D: Cimarrons Comerica Lacy), David A. Jones, Yale, Okla., res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 2. Corleys Action Barby, Emily Boyer 4-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Cobblestone Comerica Darling (S: Bridon Remake Comerica-ET, D: Cobblestone HD Sparkling Day), Katrina Watson, Perkins, Okla., sr. and gr. champ. 5-yr.-old cow (1 shown) 1. Corleys Finalist Andrea, Emily Boyer Dry cow (1 shown) 1. JCS Scizzors of Tequila, Julie Semrad, Crescent, Okla. Best three females (4 shown) 1. Emily Boyer 2. Kimberly Boyer Produce of dam (2 shown) 1. Trey Reece Dam and daughter (2 shown) 1. Abe Cobb, Perkins, Okla. Exhibitors herd (1 shown) 1. Emily Boyer
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Woodmohr Jamaica Mystery was the fourth high seller at $6,200. Kyle Burk, second from left, purchased the three-year-old cow from Woohmohr Jerseys, represented by Jon Schmidt, second from right. Also pictured are National Queen Sydney Endres, JMS Manager Jason Robinson, Olivia Brandenburg at the halter, and Neal Smith and Lynn Lee in the box.
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Madison. Not only is she a granddaughter of “Veronica,” but her maternal sister, Crossbrook HG Dixie-ET, has been winning shows all fall as a milking yearling. “HG Dixie” was first place milking yearling at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Jersey Show and won her class in the International Jersey Show the day after the sale in Madison. Their dam is Arethusa Veronicas DasherET, Excellent-95%, and sired by Piedmont Nadine Furor, GJPI -106. She has a best record of 27,720 lbs. milk, 1,643 lbs. fat, and 1,007 lbs. protein at 7-4. She has been named Reserve Grand Champion at several shows in New York, including the New York Spring Carousel and the New York State Fair in 2012. Her world-famous grandam, Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J, Excellent-97%, was Reserve National Grand Champion in 2002 and National Grand Champion two years later. She was Reserve Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo in 2004 and Supreme Champion of the show in 2006. She has four complete lactations— three of them over 24,400 lbs. milk, 1,270 lbs. fat and 950 lbs. protein. She has 20 sons in A.I. sampling programs to date and 31 Excellent daughters, 10 of them Excellent-93% or higher. Six of the next seven closest dams are Excellent in Canada. Jon and Wendy Schmidt of Woodmohr Jerseys, Bloomer, Wis., consigned one of their best young cows to the sale—Woodmohr Jamaica Mystery. The Excellent-90% three-year-old was purchased by Kyle Burk, Marionville, Mo. She is sired by Bridon Jamaica-ET, GJPI -54, and has a completed 1-11 record of 16,160 lbs. milk, 832 lbs. fat and 543 lbs. protein. She was fresh with her second calf in July and was milking 90 lbs. on her most recent test day before the sale. Her dam is an Excellent-93% daughter of WF Brook Bomber, GJPI -15, that placed fifth in the World Dairy Expo fuNOVEMBER 2014
turity in 2009 and has records exceeding 19,000 lbs. milk and 1,000 lbs. fat. The next dam is an Excellent daugher of Rapid Bay Just Wait, JPI -176, with a best record at 7-7 or 21,260 lbs. milk, 1,192 lbs. fat and 759 lbs. protein. The great-grandam is SHF Renaissance Marvel, Excellent-91%, also with a completed lactation over 21,000 lbs. milk and 1,100 lbs. fat. Sales $4,500 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Matthew Steiner, Marshallville, Ohio TLJ Visionary Bree-ET, open yearling 12 mos........... $10,100 (Travis Lehnertz, Plainview, Minn.) Sistrunk Farms, Bastrop, La. Ratliff Action Angela-ET, cow 3 yrs................................ 7,300 (Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees, Garnett, Kan.)
Edgebrook Shyster Chelsea 43, cow 4 yrs.................... 5,600 (Mike and Brenda Dilly and Jason Steinlage, Montour, Iowa) Meier Meadows, Ridott, Ill. Crossbrook Impression Dixie-ET, heifer calf 6 mos....... 6,800 (Jon Prokop, Middleburgh, N.Y.) Kyle Burk, Marionville, Mo. Woodmohr Jamaica Mystery, cow 3 yrs........................ 6,200 (Woodmohr Jerseys, Bloomer, Wis.) Lloyd Heinz, Shawano, Wis. Ahlem Marvel Vanity 41134, bred heifer 19 mos........... 5,100 (William Ahlem, Jr., Hilmar, Calif.) Westcoast Holsteins, Chilliwack, B.C. Lookout G Peek-A-Boo, heifer calf 8 mos...................... 4,700 (Purple Fever Cattle Co. and Lookout Jerseys, North Hatley, Que.) Farber Farms, Green Isle, Minn. Orthridge Axis Jaylene-ET, heifer calf 6 mos................. 4,500 (Orthridge Farms, Lancaster, Wis.) Joey Pendleton, Hopkinsville, Ky. TLJ Tequila Caramel-ET, heifer calf 6 mos.................... 4,500 (Travis Lehnertz)
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Dixie Invitational Average Up $700 Over Last Year
Jersey breeders had to dig a little deeper to bring home a consignment from this year’s Dixie Invitational Sale than years past, thanks to an optimistic environment of high milk prices and low feed costs. This, coupled with the prospect of component pricing in the southeast, meant for higher prices for Jerseys and their component-rich milk. The sale average of $1,867.82 on 109 lots bettered last year’s average by nearly $700 and was the best posted since 2008. The sale on September 6 was hosted for the 11th time by Bush River Jerseys at the farm in Newberry, S.C. Sale Analysis
Number
Avg. Price Total Value
45 Cows, two years and over 1 under 3 mos., s.w.d. 33 Bred heifers 2 1st Trimester 2 2nd Trimester 29 3rd Trimester 2 Open yearlings 26 Heifer calves 2 Bulls 1 Embryo package 109 Lots Median price
$2,075.56 400.00 2,160.61 1,325.00 1,975.00 2,231.03 1,150.00 1,192.31 837.50 1,800.00
$93,400 400 71,300 2,650 3,950 64,700 2,300 31,000 1,675 1,800
$1,852.06 $201,875 $2,050.00
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee
Eastglen Farms of Lauren, S.C., purchased four of the five high sellers. The dairy owned by Glen and Marilyn Easter selected the high seller, Jake Jewel, for $3,450. The daughter of Jaces Jake-ET, JPI +119, turned a year old a week after the sale and is backed by 14 Very Good or Excellent dams. She has a maternal brother in A.I. A maternal sister, Valentino Kate-ET, ranks among the top 1.5% for GJPI with an index of +164 and has 21,780 lbs. milk, 987 lbs. fat and 729 lbs. protein in her first lactation. “Jewel’s” dam, Barkly Kate, Excellent-92%, has six lactations and a best record of 3-3 305 21,080 4.2% 891 3.4% 725 99DCR. Her Very Good-87% grandam is sired by Rock Ella Paramount-ET, GJPI +76. She has five lactations and a best record of 5-4 305 19,200 4.5% 869 3.7% 710 95DCR. “Jewel’s” third dam is a Very Good-86% daughter of Comfort Royal Alf-ET. Her fourth dam, Headspring Lester Kennel-ET, Excellent-92%, made 24,320 lbs. milk, 1,251 lbs. fat and 872 lbs. protein at 5-1. Her Excellent-90% fifth dam is sired by Palmer Fascinator George, GJPI -99. “Jewel” was consigned by Cedarcrest Farms, Faunsdale, Ala. The Easters purchased two of a dozen head consigned by Edwin R. and Cheryl F. Ettinger, Kinards, S.C., for the second high price of the day—$2,800. Both threePage 56
Eastglen Farms, represented by Marilyn and Glen Easter, front right, and Frank Easter, back left, purchased four of the five high sellers. The couple purchased the high seller, Jake Jewel, for $3,450 from Cedarcrest Farms, represented by George Rankin, left. Also pictured is JMS Manager Jason Robinson.
year-olds sold due with their second calf in mid-September and are backed by multiple generations of Very Good and Excellent dams. Will Do Headline Color is a Very Good85% daughter of Schultz Rescue Headline, GJPI +149, with an m.e. of 23,339–853– 664 on her first lactation. She is backed by 10 Very Good or Excellent dams and sold due to DP Goliath, GJPI +211. Her dam, Will Do Jevon Charly, is still in the Will Do Jerseys herd and milking in her fifth lactation. She is a Very Good-81% daughter of Forest Glen Meccas Jevon-ET, GJPI +92, with an m.e. of 19,893–832–655 on four lactations. “Color’s” grandam is a Very Good-82% daughter of Forest Glen Avery Action-ET, GJPI +68, with a five lactation m.e. average of 19,049–966–703. Her third dam is appraised Very Good-81% and has a five lactation m.e. average of 18,273–804–648. Her fifth and sixth dams are Excellent-92% and Excellent-90%, respectively. The other three-year-old, Will Do Legal Whip, is a Very Good-84% daughter of Tollenaars Impul Legal 233-ET, GJPI +160, with an m.e. of 21,345–1,035–749 on her first lactation. She sold due to Sugar Grove Valentino Axis, GJPI +240. She hails from the “W” cow family, at Will Do Jerseys, which also includes the high seller of the 2011 National Heifer Sale, Will Do Valentino Wannabe-Twin. “Whip” is out of a Very Good-86% daughter of Schultz Paragon RedwoodET, GJPI +55, with an m.e. average of 21,402–1,098–803 on two lactations. Her grandam, sired by Windy Willow Montana Jace, GJPI +92, has an m.e. average of 19,813–1,063–727 on five lactations. Her third dam has an m.e. average of 18,893– 944–667 on five lactations as well. “Whip’s” fifth dam is an Excellent-90% daughter of Dar View Sky Line Frosty, GJPI +11, with 21,690 lbs. milk, 1,091 lbs. fat and 762 lbs. protein at 6-3. The next five
dams are Very Good or Excellent. The Easters also placed the final bid on one of two lots that sold for the third high price of the day—$2,750. The purchase, Will Do Kyros Bobbi, was their third from the Ettingers of Will Do Jerseys. The thirdtrimester bred heifer is sired by Sunset Canyon Kyros-ET, GJPI +98, and due to Waunakee Critic Perky-P-ET, GJPI +180, in mid-September. “Bobbi” is out of a Mason Lemvig Jacinto-ET, GJPI +59, daughter with a four lactation m.e. average of 19,445–797–712. Her grandam is an Eastglen Alf Klassic-ET, GJPI +67, daughter with a three lactation m.e. average of 19,243–732–610. Her grandam, Will Do Hallmark Bunting, Very Good-82%, has seven complete lactations—five of them over 20,000 lbs. milk—and made her best record of 23,020 lbs. milk, 1,031 lbs. fat and 738 lbs. protein at 4-11. “Bobbi’s” fourth dam is appraised Very Good-85% and has a four lactation m.e. average of 20,789–1,031–752. Her Excellent-90% fifth dam has eight lactations and a best record of 7-9 305 21,260 4.6% 984 3.4% 728 94DCR. Four of the next five dams are Very Good or Excellent. Ohio Jersey breeder Samuel A. Bok, Defiance, purchased the other $2,750-priced lot, Clemson Academy 624 30. The Very Good-84% daughter of BW Academy-ET, GJPI +113, freshened with her second calf the day of the sale. She has an m.e. of 21,146–748–672 on her first lactation at 2-4. She is out of an “Action” daughter with an m.e. average of 16,293–660–569 on three lactations. Her Very Good-85% grandam, sired by Mason Boomer Sooner Berretta, GJPI +8, has seven complete lactations and a best record of 5-0 305 24,140 5.2% 1,262 3.7% 890 99DCR. Her Excellent-91% third dam has a four lactation m.e. average of 21,890–935–787. Five of the next six dams are appraised Very Good. The consignment was made by Clemson University Dairy Farm, Clemson, S.C. The university-owned dairy consigned a total of 18 lots that sold for an average of $2,144.44. Nineteen Jersey breeders from nine states across the country made purchases. The volume buyer was Adrie Vanderjagt of Sulphur Springs, Texas, who purchased 23 head for $35,075. Carlyle Farms LLC, Wayne, Ohio, selected 16 lots for $34,200. Sales $2,300 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Eastglen Farms, Laurens, S.C. Jake Jewel, heifer calf 11 mos..................................... $3,450 (Cedarcrest Farms, Faunsdale, Ala.) Will Do Headline Color, cow 3 yrs.................................. 2,800 (Edwin R. and Cheryl F. Ettinger, Kinards, S.C.) Will Do Legal Whip, cow 3 yrs........................................ 2,800 (Erica and Amber Ettinger, Kinards, S.C.) Will Do Kyros Bobbi, bred heifer 23 mos....................... 2,750
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(Edwin R. and Cheryl F. Ettinger) Piedmont Roy Katie, cow 2 yrs...................................... 2,550 (Corey A. Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C.) Her-Man Titan Gladys, bred heifer 20 mos.................... 2,450 (Amanda S. Lutz, Chester, S.C.) Clemson Celebrity 806 6, cow 4 yrs.............................. 2,300 (Clemson University/Dairy Farm, Clemson, S.C.) Waggoner Finalist Sequin, cow 6 yrs............................. 2,300 (Emily R. Waggoner, Pendleton, S.C.) Samuel A. Bok, Defiance, Ohio Clemson Academy 624 30, cow 3 yrs............................ 2,750 (Clemson University/Dairy Farm) Will Do Lingo Termite, bred heifer 2 yrs......................... 2,450 (Amber L. Ettinger, Kinards, S.C.) Will Do Lott-Winn Kazoo, bred heifer 23 mos................ 2,400 (Edwin R. and Cheryl F. Ettinger) BRJ Vibrant B Show Petunia R-97, cow 2 yrs............... 2,400 (Bush River Jerseys, Newberry, S.C.) BRJ Valentino Action Jiff S-9-Twin, bred heifer 2 yrs..... 2,350 (Bush River Jerseys and/or R. J. Doran, S.C.) Hobbs Lutz, Chester, S.C. Clemson Valentino 917 215-ET, bred heifer 2 yrs.......... 2,700 (Clemson University/Dairy Farm) Gracie and Aaron Smith, Lumberton, Miss. Will Do Riley Winnie, cow 2 yrs...................................... 2,700 (Erica and Amber Ettinger) Clemson Dimension 719 224, bred heifer 21 mos........ 2,350 (Clemson University/Dairy Farm) Spahr Jersey Farm, Findlay, Ohio Will Do Abbott Gloat-Twin, cow 2 yrs............................. 2,600 (Edwin R. and Cheryl F. Ettinger) SAR Fire Polly, cow 2 yrs............................................... 2,450 (Bush River Jerseys and Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys, Newberry,
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S.C.) Will Do Ballard Chocolate, bred heifer 2 yrs.................. 2,400 (Edwin R. and Cheryl F. Ettinger) SAR Headline Janice, cow 2 yrs.................................... 2,350 (Tammie S. Doran, Newberry, S.C.) Belshazar Bubula, cow 2 yrs.......................................... 2,300 (Cedarcrest Farms) Piedmont Riley Britany, cow 2 yrs.................................. 2,300 (Mandy N. Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C.) Carlyle Farms LLC, Wayne, Ohio Piedmont CriticP Wine-P, bred heifer 21 mos................ 2,500 (Corey A. Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C.) Will Do Kanoo Grant, cow 2 yrs..................................... 2,500 (Edwin R. and Cheryl F. Ettinger) Will Do Velero Hooked, bred heifer 22 mos................... 2,450 (Edwin R. and Cheryl F. Ettinger) Piedmont Knockout BG, cow 2 yrs................................. 2,450 (Corey A. Lutz) BRJ Dominican Iroc Bess R-54, cow 2 yrs.................... 2,350 (Bush River Jerseys) Clemson University/Dairy Farm, Clemson, S.C.
Restore Reva, heifer calf 11 mos................................... 2,500 (Cedarcrest Farms) KC Farm, Russell Springs, Ky. Jake Zoe, bred heifer 2 yrs............................................. 2,450 (Cedarcrest Farms) Kiahnell Smith, Lumberton, Miss. Will Do Karl Boxy, cow 2 yrs........................................... 2,450 (Edwin R. and Cheryl F. Ettinger) KC Access Pat, bred heifer 2 yrs................................... 2,400 (KC Farm, Russell Springs, Ky.) Eclipes Martha, bred heifer 21 mos............................... 2,350 (Cedarcrest Farms) Dominican Dora, bred heifer 2 yrs................................. 2,300 (Cedarcrest Farms) Piedmont Success Katie, bred heifer 21 mos................ 2,300 (Corey A. Lutz) David Wenger, Dayton, Va. Clemson Krucial 818 32, cow 3 yrs................................ 2,350 (Clemson University/Dairy Farm) Piedmont Region Katie, cow 2 yrs................................. 2,300 (Corey A. Lutz)
Mills Jersey Farm LLC The Newell Mills Family 4675 Sheckler Rd., Fallon, NV 89406 cmills1324@gmail.com • 775/217-5470
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Meadow View Farm Hosts First Mid-Atlantic Sale
The first Mid-Atlantic Jersey Sale was held on September 19, 2014, at Meadow View Farm in Pine Grove, Pa. Offered were 254 lots—primarily bred heifers—which sold for an average of $1,856.79 and a gross of $471,625. Buyers showed they were looking for milk to fill the tank, paying a premium for the 15 milking individuals, which sold for $2,266.67 on average, and the 117 close-up springers, which were struck off for $2,241.88 on average. Sale Analysis
Number
Avg. Price Total Value
15 Cows, two years and over 1 under 3 mos., s.w.d. 178 Bred heifers 26 1st Trimester 35 2nd Trimester 117 3rd Trimester 21 Open yearlings 35 Heifer calves 5 Bulls 254 Lots Median price
$2,266.67 350.00 2,064.04 1,438.46 1,931.43 2,241.88 1,338.10 1,095.00 690.00
$34,000 350 367,400 37,400 67,600 262,300 28,100 38,325 3,450
$1,856.79 $471,625 $2,000.00
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee
Jersey breeders jumped at the chance to buy from this new venue since it is the only Registered Jersey sale held in the northeast this fall. The two traditional volume sales managed by Jersey Marketing Service—the Vermont State Sale and the New York Fall Sale—were not held this year. By day’s end, 31 buyers from seven states made purchases, with volume buyer Adrie Vanderjagt of Sulphur Springs, Texas, taking home 57 head for $96,950. A member of the “Veronica” cow family took the top price of the day when she crossed the auction block for $4,000. The Colpetzers—Sam, Angela and George—of Greenville, Pa., outlasted all other bidders to bring home Bluerock TH Surefire Victoria. The full-aged senior calf is sired by BW Surefire, GJPI +49, and was named Junior Champion at the West Virginia State Fair and the West Virginia State Dairy Show for her consignors, John and Amon Grantham, Kearneysville, W.Va., in 2014. Her dam is an Excellent-90% daughter of Piedmont Grove Amedeo, JPI -98, with two lactations over 17,100 lbs. milk, 830 lbs. fat and 630 lbs. protein actual. Her grandam, Elliotts Deluxe Vanessa-ET, Excellent-92%, has five lactations and a best record of 5-3 305 19,990 5.3% 1,053 3.7% 731 98DCR. “Vanessa” has 28 Excellent and 15 Very Good maternal sisters. Included in this group is Arethusa Veronicas Comet-ET, Excellent-95%, Grand Champion of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF) in 2012, and Arethusa Response Page 58
Bluerock TN Surefire Victoria was the high seller, purchased by Sam, Angela and George Colpetzer, represented by AJCA-NAJ Area Representative, Sara Barlass, right, for $4,100. She was consigned by John and Amon Grantham. Also pictured with “Victoria” are Lynn Lee, auctioneer, left, Greg Lavan, AJCA-NAJ Area Representative, back, and Greg Devine, at the halter.
Vivid-ET, Excellent-93%, Reserve Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo in 2012. A third maternal sister, Arethusa On Time Vogue-ET, won the futurity held at World Dairy Expo in 2013. “Victoria’s” third dam is the world famous, Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J, Excellent-97%. She was named Reserve National Grand Champion in 2002 and National Grand Champion two years later. She has also been tapped Supreme and Reserve Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo and twice earned Supreme laurels at the Pennsylvania All-American Dairy Show. She has four complete lactations—three of them over 24,000 lbs. milk, 1,300 lbs. fat and 950 lbs. protein. She was named the inaugural Canadian Jersey Cow of the Year by Jersey Canada in 2011. The partnership of DeLoye Jerseys and Chris and Tracy Deloye, Allen and Rachel DeLoye and Spencer and Caleb Bodenmiller, Fort Loramie, Ohio, purchased the next three high sellers. A pair of them came from the cow families developed by Dutch Hollow Farm in Schodack Landing, N.Y. The partnership purchased Dutch Hollow Paul Monita for $3,000. The third-trimester bred heifer hails from the “Mischief ” cow family and is backed by six Very Good dams with mature equivalents or actual production over 20,000 lbs. milk. She is sired by D&E Paul-ET, GJPI +161, and sold due to CRF Legal Promise, GJPI +190, with sexed semen in mid-October. Her dam is a Very Good-87% daughter of Galaxies Celebrity-ET, GJPI +119, with an m.e. of 20,884–1,228–752 on her first lactation at 1-9. Her grandam is a Very Good-84% daughter of Sunset Canyon HR Rebel-ET, GJPI +1, with four lactations and a best record of 4-3 305 3x 23,870 5.0% 1,184 3.4% 821 102DCR. Her third dam, Dutch Hollow AA Monique, Very Good-86%, has five records and made her best record of 25,120 lbs.
milk, 1,068 lbs. fat and 877 lbs. protein at 6-4. Her Very Good-82% fourth dam has a best record of 2-11 305 27,370 4.0% 1,102 3.5% 964 99DCR. Her Very Good85% fifth dam has a three lactation m.e. average of 22,035–908–785 and her Very Good-82% sixth dam has an m.e. average of 20,335–930–743 on her first lactation. “Monita’s” eighth dam is Kamefield Observer Mischief-P, Excellent-91%, with six lactations and a 365-day record of 20,140 lbs. milk, 986 lbs. fat and 769 lbs. protein at 5-7. She was purchased and developed by Melanie F. Chittenden of Dutch Hollow Farms, the consignor of “Monita,” more than 30 years ago. The DeLoyes and Bodenmillers purchased the other Dutch Hollow consignment, Dutch Hollow Dennis Edinalee, for $2,800. She hails from the farm’s “Emi Lee” cow family. The third trimester bred heifer is sired by Pearlmont Plus Dennis, GJPI +186, and sold due to Ertl Mantra, GJPI +214, in early October. “Edinalee’s” dam is a Very Good-80% daughter of Sunset Canyon MerchantET, GJPI +90, with an m.e. average of 16,729–1,036–619 on two lactations. Her Very Good-84% grandam made 18,600 lbs. milk, 804 lbs. fat and 624 lbs. protein on her first lactation. Her third dam, Dutch Hollow Berretta Emilee, Excellent-92%, has seven lactations—four of them over 20,000 lbs. milk—and a best record of 4-0 305 25,710 4.7% 1,213 3.5% 912 100DCR. “Emilee’s” maternal sister, Dutch Hollow Paramount Emilee, Excellent-90%, placed among the top 10 in the National Jersey Youth Production Contest three times and sent three sons to A.I. Their dam, LF Lester Emmi Lee-ET, Excellent-92%, placed in the 2010 Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest with credits of 240,597 lbs. milk, 10,880 lbs. fat and 8,410 lbs. protein in 3,948 days. Her Very Good-80% fifth dam has seven lactations and a best record of 7-2 305 24,120 4.8% 1,158 3.5% 856 DHIR. Her Excellent-93% sixth dam has 10 lactations and lifetime credits over 230,000 lbs. milk. “Edinalee” was consigned by Emily Jane Chittenden of Dutch Hollow Farm. The DeLoyes and Bodenmillers selected another third trimester bred heifer for the third high price of the day, $2,800. Country Lane Legal Umph is sired by Tollenaars Impuls Legal 233-ET, GJPI +160, and sold due to the high-ranking G-code bull, All Lynns Valentino Irwin-ET, GJPI +227, in early October. “Umph” is out of a Very Good-84%, high component daughter of PR Oomsdale Jace Gratit Garden-ET, GJPI +146, with an m.e. average of 19,589–927–736 (continued to page 60)
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Call Issued For AJCA, NAJ Award Nominations
Nominations are due January 15 for four awards to be presented at the 2015 Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc., (NAJ) in East Peoria, Ill. Any lifetime member of the AJCA can nominate qualified persons for the Master Breeder, Distinguished Service,Young Jersey Breeder awards, and the AJCA-NAJ Award for Meritorious Service. Recipients will be selected in March and honored during the annual meetings scheduled for June 24-27, 2015. Master Breeder Award. The Master Breeder Award is bestowed annually upon a living AJCA member, family, partnership, or corporation, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, has bred outstanding animals for many years and thereby has made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed in the United States. The Master Breeder Award was first presented in 1944 and 73 members or families have been recognized. The Charles Luchsinger Family, Syracuse, N.Y. were the 2014 honorees. Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award is bestowed upon as many living AJCA members and/ or members’ families, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, have rendered outstanding and unselfish service for many years and thereby have made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed in the United States. Created in 1954, the Distinguished Service Award has now been presented to 64 individuals. It was presented in 2013 to Glen and Marilyn Easter, Laurens, S.C. Award for Meritorious Service. The AJCA-NAJ Award for Meritorious Service is bestowed annually upon a living individual, who, in the joint opinion of the Boards of Directors of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., has made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed and the livelihood of Jersey owners in the United States through research, education, development, marketing, or other significant activities of the allied dairy industry. Twenty awards have now been presented. In 2014, Richard Smith, DeForest, Wis. was recognized. Young Jersey Breeder Award. These awards are bestowed annually upon as many living AJCA members and/or members’ families, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, merit recognition. Nominees must be active members of the American Jersey Cattle Association and must be at NOVEMBER 2014
least 28 years of age but not more than 40 years of age as of January 1 of the contest year. Selection is based upon expertise in dairy farming and Jersey cattle breeding; participation in AJCA and NAJ programs; and leadership in Jersey and other dairy and agricultural organizations. More than 280 members or families have received this award since its inception in 1976. Nomination forms may be requested by contacting Whittney Bowers in the AJCA office, phone 614.322.4472, or by email to wbowers@usjersey.com. Forms are also
available to be downloaded from the AJCA website at www. usjersey.com/Reference/ calendar.htm. Nomination materials are due in the office of the American Jersey Cattle Association at 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 on or before January 15, 2015.
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on three lactations. Her Very Good-86% grandam has a three lactation m.e. average of 20,275–959–749. Her third dam is an Excellent-90% daughter of Rock Ella Paramount-ET, GJPI +76. “Umph’s” fourth dam is Miss Exels Baby Bee, Excellent-93%, with a 4-11 record of 20,390 lbs. milk, 1,247 lbs. fat and 736 lbs. protein. Her fifth dam is Hilmar Bumble Bee Missy 6066, Excellent-95%, with 20,890 lbs. milk, 809 lbs. fat and 722 lbs. protein at 7-4. “Umph” was consigned by Brian L. Martin, Kutztown, Pa. Maryland Jersey breeders David and Katherine Pyle, Union Bridge, purchased the fourth high seller, Mapleline Premier Pint Pine Tree, for $2,750. The second trimester bred heifer is backed by seven Very Good or Excellent dams. She is sired by Hawarden Impuls Premier, GJPI +126, and due to All Lynns Valentino Marvel, GJPI +223, in late December. Her high test dam, Mapleline Million Heir Pint-ET, Very Good-86%, has nine lactations and a best record of 17,330 lbs. milk, 894 lbs. fat and 675 lbs. protein at 4-3. “Pint” has eight Very Good and three Excellent maternal sisters with records to 19, 680 lbs. milk. “Pine Tree’s” next four dams are Excellent. Her Excellent-92% grandam, Passions Halfpint Patience-ET, has eight lactations and a best record of 8-0 305 19,800 4.4% 880 3.7% 739 DHIR. “Patience” has five Very Good or Excellent maternal sisters, all with records over 21,000 lbs. milk. Two un-appraised maternal sisters have records over 20,800 lbs. milk as well. Their dam is appraised 92 points and has two lactations—both over 20,000 lbs. milk. “Pine Tree’s” Excellent-91% fourth dam has 11 lactations and a best record of 7-5 305 19,090 4.2% 799 3.6% 682 DHIR. Her
Excellent-91% fifth dam also has 11 lactations and made her best record of 20,330 lbs. milk, 949 lbs. fat and 735 lbs. protein in 365 days at 8-10. “Pine Tree” was consigned by John Kokoski, Hadley, Mass. Sales $2,250 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Sam, Angela and George Colpetzer, Greenville, Pa. Bluerock TH Surefire Victoria, open yearling 12 mos.. $4,000 (John and Amon Grantham, Kearneysville, W.Va.) Highland Plus E Marijane, bred heifer 19 mos.............. 2,350 (Highland Farms, Cornish, Maine) DeLoye Jerseys and Chris and Tracy DeLoye, Allen and Rachel DeLoye and Spencer and Caleb Bodemiller, Fort Loramie, Ohio Dutch Hollow Paul Monita, bred heifer 20 mos.............. 3,000 (Melanie F. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.) Country Lane Legal Umph, bred heifer 23 mos............. 2,800 (Brian L. Martin, Kutztown, Pa.) Dutch Hollow Dennis Edinalee, bred heifer 21 mos...... 2,800 (Emily Jane Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.) Dominos Hendrix Devi, bred heifer 2 yrs....................... 2,600 (Margaret A. Dewitt, Accord, N.Y.) Dutch Hollow Luigi Jennifer, bred heifer 22 mos............ 2,600 (Nathan G. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.) Lost Hill Eclipes Ice, cow 3 yrs....................................... 2,500 (Bryan W. Cleveland, Wellsboro, Pa.) Highland Gabe H Delores, bred heifer 23 mos.............. 2,450 (Highland Farms) GR SR Goose Marsha, bred heifer 2 yrs....................... 2,450 (Spruce Row Farm, Meadville, Pa.) SR Valentino Snowball, cow 2 yrs.................................. 2,400 (Spruce Row Farm) KJF Eclipes 3835 4220, bred heifer 2 yrs...................... 2,350 (Kenny Farm, Enon Valley, Pa.) Highland Percivale A Spice, bred heifer 22 mos............ 2,250 (Highland Farms) David and Katherine Pyle, Union Bridge, Md. Mapleline Premier Pint Pine Tree, bred heifer 19 mos... 2,750 (John Kokoski, Hadley, Mass.) Ryan D. Clark, Tyrone, Pa. SR Kyros Ore-Ida-P, cow 3 yrs....................................... 2,650 (Spruce Row Farm) Pearlmont Medalist Clarion, bred heifer 23 mos............ 2,300 (Daniel Pearl, Barnet, Vt.) Cotton Spring Farm, Mt. Pleasant, Pa. Dutch Hollow Dignitary Butter, bred heifer 23 mos........ 2,650 (Alan and Donna Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.) Shan-Mar Eclipse Strategy, bred heifer 2 yrs................. 2,450 (Mark and Shannon Gardner, Dayton, Pa.) GR Mains Goose Jo, bred heifer 21 mos....................... 2,450 (Daniel R. Mains, Newville, Pa.) KJF Impuls 3987 4232, bred heifer 2 yrs....................... 2,250 (Kenny Farm) Creek Bottom Farm, Middleburg, Pa. Dutch Hollow Golda Velcro, bred heifer 22 mos............ 2,650 (Donna O. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.) Windy Lane TBone Super, bred heifer 22 mos.............. 2,650 (Ryan D. Clark, Tyrone, Pa.) GR Mains Goose Olga, bred heifer 22 mos................... 2,600 (Daniel R. Mains, Newville, Pa.) PR Mains Goose Sunshine, bred heifer 22 mos............ 2,450 (Daniel R. Mains) Harold E. Dice, Fredericksburg, Pa. Dominos Sweet Heliotrope, cow 3 yrs........................... 2,650 (Margaret A. Dewitt, Accord, N.Y.) Pleasant Valley Jerseys, Chambersburg, Pa. Grand Slam Lulus KK, cow 2 yrs................................... 2,650 (McKenna Vest, Clayton, Del.)
Richard Clauss and Family 21672 Bloss Ave. Hilmar, CA 95324
209/632-3333 claussjerz@yahoo.com
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SSF Grandious Electra, bred heifer 23 mos.................. 2,400 (Susan Luchsinger, Syracuse, N.Y.) Ned L. Andrews, Waynesfield, Ohio GR Van De Chronicle Dodah Narnia, bred heifer 22 mos. .................................................................................. 2,600 (Van De Jerseys, Transfer, Pa.) LF Motive Berit-P, bred heifer 2 yrs................................ 2,300 (Melanie L. Chittenden and Louis W. Fish, Schodack Landing, N.Y.) Jillian Bond, South Dayton, N.Y. VVF Miles Kylie, bred heifer 22 mos.............................. 2,600 (Scott O. Tuttle, Windham, N.Y.) David Wenger, Dayton, Va. Dutch Hollow Dignitary Verna-Twin, bred heifer 22 mos. .................................................................................. 2,600 (Donna O. Chittenden) Country Lane Plus Julia, bred heifer 20 mos................. 2,400 (Brian L. Martin) Normandell Domican Vera, bred heifer 23 mos............. 2,250 (Normandell Farms, Liberty, Pa.) Dominos Kingsley Ivanka, bred heifer 2 yrs................... 2,250 (Margaret A. Dewitt) Gene Iager, Fulton, Md. Sand Hill TBone Wish, bred heifer 23 mos.................... 2,550 (Dana Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y.) TLHF Allstars Music, cow 3 yrs...................................... 2,550 (Matthew Deome, Montrose, Pa.) Shan-Mar Bruno Tally, bred heifer 2 yrs......................... 2,500 (Mark and Shannon Gardner) GR Mains Dominican Baylee, bred heifer 20 mos......... 2,300 (Mains Dairy, Newville, Pa.) VVF Action Star, cow 2 yrs............................................. 2,250 (Scott O. Tuttle) Dominos Liberate Demarara, cow 4 yrs......................... 2,250 (Margaret A. Dewitt) Shan-Mar Dominican Karma, bred heifer 2 yrs............. 2,250 (Mark and Shannon Gardner) Spahr Jersey Farm, Findlay, Ohio Dutch Hollow Pappy Hisa, bred heifer 23 mos............... 2,550 (Brian K. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.) Sand Hill HG Reba, bred heifer 2 yrs............................. 2,400 (Dana Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y.) Dutch Hollow Pappy Adelaide, bred heifer 23 mos........ 2,400 (Nathan G. Chittenden) Dutch Hollow Motive Gallery-P, bred heifer 23 mos....... 2,400 (Dutch Hollow Farm, Schodack Landing, N.Y.) GR Mains Goose Flava, bred heifer 22 mos.................. 2,350 (Mains Dairy) SR Dominican Newt, bred heifer 2 yrs........................... 2,300 (Spruce Row Farm) Dutch Hollow Hardwood Velvet, bred heifer 21 mos...... 2,300 (Donna O. Chittenden) Lake View Dairy, Beaver Dam, Wis. Fieldstone Eclipes Object-P, bred heifer 2 yrs............... 2,500 (Michael Martin, Fleetwood, Pa.) Miss HG Lady Jean, bred heifer 2 yrs............................ 2,400 (Michael Martin) SR Volcano Radar, cow 2 yrs......................................... 2,400 (Spruce Row Farm) GR Mains Shank Izzy, bred heifer 22 mos..................... 2,350 (Daniel R. Mains) GR Mains Bruno Nicole, bred heifer 21 mos................. 2,350 (Daniel R. Mains) Craig A. Rhein, Pine Grove, Pa. MVF Ten Sixty-Nine Emmy 1905, cow 2 yrs.................. 2,500 (Cheyenne Lengle, Pine Grove, Pa.) Samuel A. Bok, Defiance, Ohio SR Abbott Cecelia, bred heifer 23 mos.......................... 2,450 (Spruce Row Farm, Meadville, Pa.) Country Lane Arpaio Iowa, bred heifer 21 mos............. 2,400 (Brian L. Martin) GR Shan-Mar Kata Kirby, bred heifer 2 yrs.................... 2,250 (Mark and Shannon Gardner) Kase E. Wolfe, Pine Grove, Pa. Shan-Mar Velocity Fancy Face, bred heifer 2 yrs........... 2,400 (Mark and Shannon Gardner) Duane N. Burkholder, Fleetwood, Pa. Lost Hill Plus Whiskey, bred heifer 2 yrs........................ 2,300 (William L. and Barbara A. Cleveland, Wellsboro, Pa.) Country Lane Eclipes India, bred heifer 23 mos............ 2,300 (Brian L. Martin) Aaron Stepnoski, Doylestown, Pa. Windy Lane Louie Squeeze, bred heifer 17 mos........... 2,300 (Ryan D. Clark) Gutman Bros, New Holland, Pa. Dominos Torpedo Sunnymead, bred heifer 22 mos...... 2,250 (Margaret A. Dewitt) Dutch Hollow Charnesa Hydra, bred heifer 22 mos...... 2,250 (Brian K. Chittenden) Highland Gobbler L Alta, bred heifer 22 mos................. 2,250 (Highland Farms) Nathan T. Sines, Oakland, Md. Dominos Belvedere California, bred heifer 23 mos....... 2,250 (Margaret A. Dewitt) Adrie Vanderjagt, Sulphur Springs, Texas Mapleline Ballard 4209-2, bred heifer 2 yrs................... 2,250 (John Kokoski) Fieldstone Spirit Carol, bred heifer 2 yrs........................ 2,250 (Michael Martin) Shan-Mar Dominican Rhyme, bred heifer 2 yrs............. 2,250 (Mark and Shannon Gardner) Kallie L. and Kase E. Wolfe, Pine Grove, Pa. Dutch Hollow Dimension Adalia, bred heifer 23 mos..... 2,250 (Maxwell S. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.)
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December 2014 U.S. Dairy Cattle Evaluations Include New Index, Base Change
The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) announced several significant changes for the Dec. 2, 2014 U.S. dairy cattle genetic evaluations. First, two additional fertility traits will be incorporated into lifetime merit indexes. Rather than using daughter pregnancy rate (DPR), the indexes will include heifer conception rate (HCR) and cow conception rate (CCR). CDCB Chief Executive Officer João Dürr explains that incorporating the new fertility traits should be a more direct use of age at first calving and decreased costs to obtain pregnancies, including reduced semen needs. The revised net merit index places more relative emphasis on milk component traits, compared to previous evaluations. Combined fat and protein yield will now receive 42%, compared to the previous 35%. Less emphasis will be given to somatic cell score, body size and productive life. A new index – grazing merit (GM$) – will be added to the December 2014 genetic evaluations. GM$ is geared toward herds on pasture systems, with those breeders often demanding higher fertility, compared to conventional systems, due to seasonal calving requirements. CDCB will continue to publish the traditional indexes – net merit (NM$), cheese merit (CM$) and fluid merit (FM$). In addition to the index updates, the December 2014 genetic evaluations incorporate a base change, which typically occurs about every five years. According to CDCB staff, the updated genetic base is simply an adjustment to the Predicted Transmitting Abilities (PTA) of all animals to compensate for the genetic change that has been made over the past five years and adjusting the base keeps PTAs from becoming extreme over time. Without the adjustment, users could lose sight that some genetics would not provide them the improvements they expect. Average PTAs in each breed for sireidentified cows born in 2010 will be set to zero, except for calving ease and stillbirth rate. Calving ease will be set at the breed average and somatic cell score will be set at 3.0. Preliminary genomic predictions will now be calculated weekly, rather than just publishing official monthly evaluations. The weekly genomic predictions only include new genotyped animals and estimates of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) effects from the previous official evaluation. Also, reliabilities and genomic inbreeding will not be included in the NOVEMBER 2014
preliminary genomic predictions. Earlier access to genomic evaluations benefits producers by enabling earlier culling decisions, and for genotyping laboratories, this fosters more uniform workloads. More comprehensive descriptions of the merit indexes, preliminary genomic predictions and base change are available at https://www.cdcb.us/News/News.htm. CDCB conducts genetic evaluations for economically important traits of dairy cattle. The CDCB allied partners cooperator database is the largest in the world,
which is devoted to dairy animals, with more than 120 million female phenotypic records and more than 480,000 males receiving genetic evaluations or genomic predictions.
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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Maryland State Fair Jersey Show
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August 28, 2014, Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, Md. Jack Lomeo, Lowville, N.Y., judge 105-head shown Senior Champion and Grand Champion female—Marynole Excite Rosey, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, Boonsboro, Md. • Reserve Senior Champion and Reserve Grand Champion female—Double Rose Minister Adele, Jesse Kline, Michael Heath, and Spring Valley, Westminster • Junior Champion female—Karlies Verbatim Kara-ET, Gene Iager and Mason Mazzaro, Fulton • Reserve Junior Champion female—Dusks Tequila Dawn, Ernest W. Kueffner, Terri L. Packard, Alisa and Alan Fava-Fasnacht, Boonsboro
SV Heaths Verbatim Rosa-ET 1st Junior 3-yr.-old cow
Class Winners Junior heifer calf (6 shown) 1. Clara Marie Premier Marina, Gene Iager and Kevin Ehrhardt, Baldwin 2. South Mountain Santanas Spirit-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, Boonsboro 3. Chilli Nitro Cabo-ET, Kevin Ehrhardt and Michael Heath, Baldwin Intermediate heifer calf (9 shown) 1. Sapphire Applejack Secret-ET, Gene Iager and Kevin Ehrhardt 2. Bugs Verbatim Lillac-ET, Donovan Hollingsworth, Scott Youse and Kenley Cook, Denton 3. Emerald Valley RBR Specialty, Garbriella Rockwell, Scenery Hill, Pa. Senior heifer calf (11 shown) 1. Karlies Verbatim Kara-ET (S: Arethusa Verbatim Response-ET, D: Page-Crest Excitation Karlie), Gene Iager and Mason Mazzaro, Fulton, jr. champ. 2. SVHeaths Colton Monique, Mike Heath, Billy and Betty Heath and Allen Stiles, Westminister 3. SV Colton Shana, Allen Lea Stiles, Westminister Summer yearling heifer (6 shown) 1. Dusks Tequila Dawn (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Garhaven Iatola Dusk), Ernest W. Kueffner, Terri L. Packard, Alisa and Alan Fava-Fasnacht, Boonsboro, res. jr. champ. 2. Dream-Valley Get Excited, Michael Lamar Bosley, Glenville 3. Applejack Kirsti, Ryan and MacKenzie Poole, Westminister Junior yearling heifer (8 shown) 1. SV Minister Hope-ET, Spring Valley Farm Jerseys, Westminister 2. Page-Crest Response Kimono-ET, Chase Logan Savage and Conner Lane Savage, Union Bridge 3. Cowabuga Snow Bug, Kenley Cook and McKenna Vest, Clayton, Del. Intermediate yearling heifer (6 shown) 1. Steeshanie Iatola Tinkerbell, Madison Ann Iager, Woodbine 2. Dream-Valley Shot of Temptation, Michael Lamar Bosley 3. Stoney Point Belmont Fashion, John Mayer, Taneytown Senior yearling heifer (3 shown) 1. SV Heaths Harry Marble, Mike Heath, Billy and Betty Heath and Allen Stiles 2. Ehrhardt-Iager Iatola Sensation-ET-Twin, Gene Iager and Kevin Ehrhardt Milking yearling (4 shown) 1. Miss Triple-T Sure Bet, Glamourview-Iager and Walton, Walkersville 2. Heaths Prime Rosario-ET, MacKenzie Poole, Westminster 3. Latimore Hired Gun Visa, Ryan M. Haines, Taney-
town Junior 2-yr.-old (10 shown) 1. Chilli Premier Cinema-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner, Boonsboro 2. Stoney Point Tequila Brew, Ashley R. Mayer, Taneytown 3. Townside Successor Minie Miami, Gene Iager, Fulton Senior 2-yr.-old cow (10 shown) 1. Elliotts Comerica Sable-ET, Gene Iager and Craig Walton, Fulton 2. Elliotts Voltage Sahara-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard 3. South Mountain Comerica Sassy-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard Junior 3-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. SV Heaths Verbatim Rosa-ET, Ryan Poole 2. Stoney Point Verbatim Fiesta, John Mayer 3. Tierneys Tequila Linda Lou, Patrick Scott Youse, Ridgely Senior 3-yr.-old cow (9 shown) 1. Marhaven Anchor Ruby, Gene Iager and Craig Walton 2. Elliotts Cosmo Action-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard 3. Driftwood Action Dollop, Kenley Cook and Patrick Youse, Hartly, Del. 4-yr.-old cow (8 shown) 1. Marynole Excite Rosey (S: Bridon Excitation, D: Woodmohr Indiana Rosebud), Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, sr. and gr. champ. 2. Pleasant Valley Kasper Lea, Spring Valley Farm Jerseys 3. WF Tiger Analyn, Todd Stiles, Clear Brook, Va. 5-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Double Rose Minister Adele (S: Select-Scott Minister-ET, D: Double Rose Hercules Alice), Jesse Kline, Michael Heath, and Spring Valley, Westminster, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 2. Stoney Point Vindication Faline, John Mayer 3. Milo Centurion Sassafrass-ET, Patrick Scott Youse Aged cow (4 shown) 1. Emervest Senzas Lillybug-ET, Donovan Hollingsworth, Scott Youse and Kenley Cook 2. Jewels Sapphire, Gene Iager and Kevin Ehrhardt 3. WF Attaboy Apple Pie, Laura and Kevin Jackson, Clear Brook, Va. Dry cows (3 shown) 1. Woodmohr Indiana Rosebud, Kathleen O’Keefe, Ernest Kueffner and Terri Packard, Boonsboro 2. SV Heaths Verbatim Romania-ET, Ryan Poole Junior best three females (5 shown) 1. Spring Valley Farm Jerseys 2. Kevin Ehrhardt 3. Locust-Ayr Farm, Taneytown
Marynole Excite Rosey 1st 4-yr.-old cow Senior and Grand Champion
Double Rose Minister Adele 1st 5-yr.-old cow Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion
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Emervest Senzas Lillybug-ET 1st Aged cow
Steeshanie Iatola Tinkerbell 1st Intermediate yearling heifer Senior best three females (5 shown) 1. Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard 2. Spring Valley Farm Jerseys 3. Waverly Farm Jerseys, Clear Brook, Va. Produce of dam (4 shown) 1. Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard 2. Michael Lamar Bosley 3. Spring Valley Farm Jerseys Dam and daughter (4 shown) 1. Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard 2. Kevin Ehrhardt 3. John Mayer Exhibitors herd (4 shown) 1. Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard 2. Spring Valley Farm Jerseys 3. John Mayer
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Clauss, Norman Receive Highest Honor From World Jersey Cattle Bureau
Richard Clauss, Hilmar, Calif., and Dr. Duane Norman, Fulton, Md., were each honored with the Distinguished Achievement Award of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau at a gala dinner on September 19, 2014, during its 20th International Conference in Bredasdorp, South Africa. The award, the highest bestowed by the Bureau, is presented only at its international conference held every three to four years. The individuals chosen for this award have set themselves apart by their actions and successes in the breeding, development or promotion of the Jersey breed, or its products, at an international level. Richard Clauss, past-President of both National All-Jersey Inc. and the American Jersey Cattle Association, was recognized for his contributions in all of those areas. From a modest beginning 64 years ago with 24 Jersey cows and 40 acres, the Clauss dairy operations today include over 8,500 Registered Jersey cows at multiple locations in California and Texas. They host thousands of visitors from across the globe each year who come to examine the latest in facilities, cow care and management. As president of Jerseyland Sires, Clauss oversees a progressive sire development program in coordination with Alta Genetics. Jerseyland Sires releases over 30 genomic young bulls each year building the base of more than 60,000 Jersey females in member herds. Matings to Jerseyland semen marketed internationally have produced bulls such as Pannoo Abe Vanahlem, a son of Ahlem Lemvig Abe-ET that leads the proven sire list in Australia. Clauss is also chairman of the Board of Directors of Hilmar Cheese Co., a worldclass manufacturer of cheese and whey products that processes more than 21 million pounds of milk each day, about 30% of which is Jersey milk. Its business model and growth are a continuing demonstration of the merits of Jersey milk for superior quality products and product innovation.
The WJCB Distinguished Achievement Award for Richard H. Clauss was accepted on his behalf by Brett Barlass, left, from WJCB President Derrick Frigot.
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Dr. Duane Norman, left, accepted the WJCB Distinguished Achievement Award for his contributions to genetic research influencing the worldwide development of the Jersey breed from president Derrick Frigot.
In a career spanning five different decades, Duane Norman pioneered many of the genetic tools that influenced improvement of the Jersey breed worldwide. Under his leadership at the Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory, ARSUSDA (1988-2011), U.S. dairy cattle evaluations evolved from simple, single trait measures into complex indexes of yield, fitness and health traits. His work to develop the modified contemporary comparison became a cornerstone of genetic evaluations starting in 1974 because it better accounted for genetic trend. Later, his work on the AJCC Production Type Index (PTI) set the stage for development of today’s Jersey Performance IndexTM. Dr. Norman guided the Jersey Comparison Project to exchange semen and cooperatively test bulls in the U.S. and Denmark. His own background growing up in a Jersey dairy operation has kept him keenly and uniquely attuned to trends in the breed, especially in the areas of young sire development and fertility. For the past three years, Dr. Norman served as interim administrator of the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding. He guided the transition to industry-provided genetic evaluations and provided counsel to its Board of Directors as it developed standards for complete disclosure of U.S. genomic information for breeders’ use. A third honoree, Johannes Van Eeden, Montevideo, Uruguay, received the WJCB Distinguished Achievement Award in recognition of his extensive and continuing efforts to promote the merits of Jersey cattle across the globe and for leadership in the World Jersey Cattle Bureau. The World Jersey Cattle Bureau is made up of national Jersey cattle associations, individuals and other organizations andfocuses on four strands of activity in support of the fastest growing breed of dairy cow: knowledge transfer, communication, youth and world events. The 21st International Conference will be held in the United States in 2018. For more about WJCB, visit the www.wjcb.wildapricot.org. Page 63
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Minnesota State Fair Jersey Show
August 27, 2014, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul, Minn. Callum McKinven, Canton de Hatley, Que., judge 165-head shown Intermediate and Grand Champion female—Woodmohr Prime Destiny, Woodmohr Jerseys, Bloomer, Wis. Reserve Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion female—Discoverys Tequila Jewelene, Lisa Demmer, Ellendale Senior Champion female—Meadowridge Kaptain Darla, Roger R. Riebe, Cumberland, Wis. Reserve Senior Champion female—Meadowridge Jackknife Summer, Michael Riebe Junior Champion female—Meadowridge Bart Betsy, Roger R. Riebe, Gene Henderson and Alleah Anderson, Cumberland, Wis. Reserve Junior Champion female—Discoverys Tequila Jaguar, Lisa Demmer Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor—Meadowridge Jerseys, Roger R. Riebe and Family, Cumberland, Wis.
2. Gordons VB Myrtle, Nelson Farm and Tony Kohls, Dassel 3. Broyden Tequila Vidalia-ET, Linehan Jerseys, River Falls, Wis. Junior 2-yr.-old (15 shown) 1. Rollingriver Penelope, Mikel and Dan Brasch, Brownton 2. XCaret Teguila Nestle, Nathan Donnay and Austin Smith, Glencoe 3. Circlehawk Kyros Rizzo of PVF, Jason and Leah James, Mineral Point, Wis. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (12 shown) 1. Pfaffs Prairie Tequila Gracious, Jamie, Larissa and Olivia Pfaff, Alma Center, Wis. (continued to page 66)
Class Winners Junior heifer calf (13 shown) 1. Meadowridge Magicman Secret-ET, Michael Riebe, Cumberland, Wis. 2. Meadowridge Magicman Skye-ET, Michael Riebe 3. Dream Ridge Mahari Lexi, Marissa Roden, Henning Intermediate heifer calf (14 shown) 1. Meadowridge Bart Saucy-ET, Mark Riebe, Gene Henderson and Alleah Anderson, Cumberland, Wis. 2. Elliotts Verb Regal-ET, Nelson Farm, Dassel 3. Big Time Iatola Jamboree, Aaron Eaton, Joe D. Brand, and Dustin Schirm, Preble, N.Y. Senior heifer calf (17 shown) 1. Discoverys Tequila Jaguar (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Demmers Furor Joyful), Lisa Demmer, Ellendale, res. jr. champ. 2. Woodmohr La-San, Woodmohr Jerseys, Bloomer, Wis. 3. Meadowridge Spicy Hot Angie, Roger R. Riebe and Alleah Anderson, Cumberland, Wis. Summer yearling heifer (10 shown) 1. Arethusa Tequila Verdi, Randy Drinkall and Family, Rushford 2. Mi Wil Reagan Honey Oat, Shannon and Kimberly Wilson, Neosho, Mo. 3. Klus-Grove Tequilla Cosmo, Kristie R. Klusmann,
New Salem, N.D. Junior yearling heifer (12 shown) 1. Meadowridge Style Kammi, Roger R. Riebe, Cumberland, Wis. 2. Woodmohr Jackson Lillian, Kayla, Joshua, Jacob and Daniel Brown, Hastings 3. Budjon-Vail Tequila Mascara, Brad and Jessica Gavenlock and Luke Gilbert, Warner, S.D. Intermediate yearling heifer (9 shown) 1. Meadowridge Bart Betsy (S: Avonlea CF BlackbartET, D: Meadowridge Escapade Bryana), Roger R. Reibe, Gene Henderson and Alleah Anderson, jr. champ. 2. Stadview J.T.J. Jasmin, Stadview Jerseys, Litchfield 3. Townside Successor Nadine, Townside Jerseys, Wilson, Wis. Senior yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. Aces-Hi Stookeyholm HG Taffy, Steinridge, Covington and Kohls, Lawler, Iowa 2. Diamond Oak Tequila Tempation, Bryant Johnson, Hutchinson 3. West-Croix Tequila Andrenna, Chris Vandyk, New Richmond, Wis. Milking yearling (7 shown) 1. Meadowridge Mac Spring, Michael Riebe
Woodmohr Prime Destiny-ET 1st Senior 3-yr.-old cow Intermediate and Grand Champion
Discoverys Tequila Jewelene 1st Junior 3-yr.-old cow Res. Intermediate and Res. Grand Champion
Meadowridge Bart Betsy 1st Intermediate yearling heifer Junior Champion
Meadowridge Kaptain Darla 1st Aged cow Senior Champion
Meadowridge Jackknife Summer 1st 4-yr.-old cow Reserve Senior Champion
Discoverys Tequila Jaguar 1st Senior heifer calf Reserve Junior Champion
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Aces-Hi Stookeyholm HG Taffy 1st Senior yearling heifer
Pfaffs Prairie Tequila Gracious 1st Senior 2-yr.-old cow
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New York State Fair Junior Jersey Show
Underground Leahs Lollipop was named Grand Champion for Jacklyn Booth, Parish, at the New York State Fair Junior Show on August 29, 2014. Meadow Winds Sienna, exhibited by Kennedy Crothers, Pitcher, was named Reserve Grand Champion. Kenneth McEvoy, Marathon, N.Y., judged the 57 Registered Jerseys shown in Syracuse, N.Y. Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (8 shown) Seacord Farm Velocity Victoria, Alexis Seacord, Greenwich Intermediate heifer calf (8 shown) Reds Fun Kaptain Addybre (S: Avonlea Renaissance Kaptain-ET, D: Redsfun Tequila Addylynn), Kara K. Evans, Norwich, res. jr. champ. Senior heifer calf (6 shown) Arethusa HG Sangria-ET, Kara K. Evans Summer yearling heifer (3 shown) Stranshome-JK Storas Shimmer-ET (S: SV Jade Hired Gun-ET, D: Stora of Oblong Valley), Megan A. Bailey, Machias, jr. champ. Junior yearling heifer (6 shown) Ky-Hi Topeka Faithfull-ET, Kylie Margaret Lehr, Canastota Intermediate yearling heifer (5 shown) Parfour Tequila Isper, Jaycie S. Staring, Lee Center Senior yearling heifer (2 shown) Shan-Mar Kata Anastasia, Robert Nagel, Clymer Milking yearling (1 shown) Kellogg-Bay Tequila Kenzi, Kara K. Evans Junior 2-yr.-old cow (5 shown) Underground Dixons Dakota-ET, Blake Crothers, Pitcher Senior 2-yr.-old cow (4 shown) Day-Dream Governor Roxy, Cole Nickerson, Corry, Pa. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Underground Leahs Lollipop (S: Butterfield Grand, D: Benoda Jude Leah), Jacklyn Booth, sr. and gr. champ. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Comerica Raisin, Cara A. Walker, Phelps 4-yr.-old cow (5 shown) Meadow Winds Sienna (S: Cooper Farm Janes Addiction, D: Meadow Winds Shelley), Kennedy Crothers, Pitcher, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. Aged cow (1 shown) Penngate Pebbles Pepsi, Kennedy Crothers
Ky-Hi Topeka Faithfull-ET 1st Junior yearling heifer
Parfour Tequila Isper 1st Intermediate yearling heifer
Shan-Mar Kata Anastasia 1st Senior yearling heifer
Prime Suspect, D: MJ Candy DC Godiva), Woodmohr Jerseys, int. and gr. champ. 2. Townside Response Reiko, Townside Jerseys 3. Maker Vivitar Gerdy, Nelson Farm and Tony Kohls 4-yr.-old cow (10 shown) 1. Meadowridge Jackknife Summer (S: Hollylane Jewels Jackknife-ET, D: Meadowridge Gusto Shine), Michael Riebe, res. sr. champ. 2. Townside Julian Griffens Girl, Townside Jerseys 3. Meadowridge King Kiera, Roger R. Riebe 5-yr.-old cow (11 shown) 1. Covington Legend Nadine, Angstman Northern Lightes Partnership, Oakes, N.D. 2. Woodmohr Grand Maryanne, Woodmohr Jerseys 3. Woodmohr Marlos Ultra Divine-ET, Woodmohr Jerseys Aged cow (8 shown) 1. Meadowridge Kaptain Darla (S: Avonlea Renaissance Kaptain-ET, D: Meadowridge Pager Dove), Roger R. Riebe, sr. champ. 2. K&R Minister Martha, Randy Drinkall and Family 3. Dreamcreek Excitation Lola, Audrey and Hayley Souza, Milbank, S.D. Dry cows (5 shown) 1. Woodmohr Pure Delight-ET, Woodmohr Jerseys 2. K&R Iatola Dani, Randy Drinkall and Family 3. Brickton Thunder Fame Monster, Kristin Reiman, Princeton
Letter To The Editor Jersey youth scholarship recipients are thankful
I am honored to have been selected for the V. L. Peterson Scholarship. This is the second year I have received a U.S. Jersey scholarship and I greatly appreciate your continued support and generosity. Your financial support is helping me pursue my education goals of receiving a bachelor of science degree in agricultural business management and animal sciences at Oregon State University. Thank you, Andrea Smaciarz, Raymond, Wash.
Minnesota State Fair (continued from page 64)
Stranshome-JK Storas Shimmer-ET 1st Summer yearling heifer Junior Champion
2. Meadowridge Giller Izzie, Roger R. Riebe 3. Mayerlane Brown Cow Vermouth, Hannah and Frederick Ullom, Bloomer, Wis. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (9 shown) 1. Discoverys Tequila Jewelene (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Demmers Jade Jewelry), Lisa Demmer, res. int. and res. gr. champ. 2. Meadowridge Roosevelt Susie, Roger R. Riebe 3. Woodmohr Dear Fever-ET, Woodmohr Jerseys Senior 3-yr.-old cow (9 shown) 1. Woodmohr Prime Destiny-ET (S: Oblong Valley
Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity. Words cannot describe how wonderful I am to have been able to have such an opportunity. It has been an eventful and thrilling summer! It really means a lot to the youth of the Jersey industry to have dedicated people to help them along the way. I have learned a great deal this summer that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Thank you, Olivia Pearson, Lincolnton, N.C.
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Reds Fun Kaptain Addybre 1st Intermediate heifer calf Reserve Junior Champion
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Meadowridge Bart Saucy-ET 1st Senior heifer calf
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Iowa State Fair Junior Jersey Show
Big E Junior Jersey Show
Bambis Gibbs Excitation Susie was named Grand Champion for Cole Kruse, Dyersville, at the Iowa State Fair Junior Show on August 9, 2014. GCJ Barbaro Vail, exhibited by Ashley Bushman, Calmar, was named Reserve Grand Champion. Laurie Winkleman, Appleton, Wis., judged the 48 Registered Jerseys shown in Des Moines, Iowa. Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (1 shown) Edgebrook Premier Jackie, Dawson Sawyer, Marshalltown Intermediate heifer calf (5 shown) Bambi-KCCK Renegade Elly Lou (S: BW Renegade-ET, D: Bambis Tequila Emily), Cole Kruse, Dyersville, res. jr. champ. Senior heifer calf (7 shown) Holtz-View Roslyn, Mary Holtz, Maquoketa Summer yearling heifer (4 shown) GR Canoe-Ridge Fire Nikkie, Carter Zidlicky, Decorah Junior yearling heifer (5 shown) Ski Pal Tequila Topanga-ET, Kaylee Koss, Epworth Intermediate yearling heifer (5 shown) Schulte Bros Tequila Liz-ET (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Partee at Budjon Furor Layla), Cole Kruse, jr. champ. Senior yearling heifer (3 shown) Beaver Vu Furor Ellie, Garrett Lovstuen, Decorah
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GCJ Barbaro Vail 1st 4-yr.-old cow Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion Junior 2-yr.-old cow (6 shown) Schulte Bros Giller Glory, Cole Kruse Senior 2-yr.-old cow (4 shown) Terrace Bank Tinkerbell, Ashley Bushman, Calmar Junior 3-yr.-old cow (1 shown) GR Ski Pal Abe Jerry, Ross Wedewer, Epworth Senior 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Bambis Gibbs Excitation Susie (S: Bridon Excitation, D: Nabholz Sabrina-ET), Cole Kruse, sr. and gr. champ. 4-yr.-old cow (2 shown) GCJ Barbaro Vail (S: Blackys Barbaro-ET, D: GCJ Iatola Valtina), Ashley Bushman, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. Aged cow (2 shown) Maple Lawn Furor Farra, Mary Holtz
The Big E Junior Jersey Show was held on September 17, 2014, in West Springfield, Mass. Judge Alta Mae Core, Salvisa, Ky., placed the 27 Registered Jerseys. Taking home Grand Champion honors was Country Ayre Jade Maeve, the first place 100,000-lb. cow, exhibited by Tristan Phillips, Walpole, N.H. The first place senior three-year-old cow, Billings Tequila Serene, was named Reserve Grand Champion for Alexandra LaPrise, Exeter, R.I. In the heifer show, Junior Champion honors went to the first place senior calf, Billings Grove Brianna, shown by Samantha Cohen, Monroe, N.H. Secretoaks Ontime Kisses was named Reserve Junior Champion after winning the intermediate calf class. She was exhibited Kathleen Stevens Metcalf, Piermont, N.H. Twenty-one youth competed in the three showmanship divisions at the Big E Junior Jersey Show. Taking first place in the junior division was Keenan Thygensen of Tunbridge, Vt. Capturing the top honors in the intermediate division was Samantha Cohen. Zachary Tarryk of Dayville, Conn., was the winning senior showman.
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Wisconsin State Fair Junior Jersey Show
Hidden Dream Sultan Niki was named Grand Champion for Paul Grulke, Mayville, at the Wisconsin State Fair Junior Jersey Show on August 1, 2014. Woodmohr La Diva La Jamah, shown by Whittney Ebert, Algoma, was named Reserve Grand Champion. Roger Turner, Norval, Ont., judged the 94 Registered Jerseys shown in Milwaukee, Wis. Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (6 shown) Kailas Reviresco Flurry, Kaila Wussow, Cecil Intermediate heifer calf (13 shown) Colins Fire Happy Happy Happy, Colin Wussow Senior heifer calf (15 shown) Townside Tequila Shaqueta 2 (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila, D: Townside Comerica Banana), Benjamin Powers, Menomonie, jr. champ. Summer yearling heifer (12 shown) Avon Road HG Jolie-ET (S: SV Jade Hired Gun-ET, D: Avon Road Valiant Jen-ET), Ashley Oberreich, Appleton, res. jr. champ. Junior yearling heifer (17 shown) Stranshome-JK Sealwithakiss-ET, Mike Moede, Algoma Intermediate yearling heifer (13 shown) Woodmohr Sweet Cream, Dakota Bowe, Bloomer
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Milk-N-More Tequila Naomi 1st Senior 2-yr.-old cow
Arethusa Verify Peanut 1st 5-yr.-old cow
Senior yearling heifer (7 shown) SSF Tequila Fantasia, Jordan Ebert, Algoma Junior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Rem Rock Tequila Roxy, Janelle Renee Remington, Juneau Senior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Milk-N-More Tequila Naomi, Kaila Wussow Best bred and owned of show—Mayerlane Brown Cow Vermouth, Fritz Ullom, Bloomer, 2nd in class 3-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Woodmohr La Diva La Jamah (S: Bridon Jamaica-ET, D: Woodmohr Jade La Diva-ET), Whitney Ebert, Algoma,
res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 4-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Hidden Dream Sultan Niki (S: SHF Centurion Sultan, D: Hidden Dream Duaiseoir Nelie), Paul Grulke, Mayville, sr. and gr. champ. 5-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Arethusa Verify Peanut, Mike Moede Aged cow (1 shown) O.F. Fargo Laurene, Julia M. Owens, Frederic, reserve best bred and owned of show
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National Cattle Congress Jersey Show
• September 12, 2014, Waterloo, Iowa • Reid Stransky, Owatonna, Minn., judge • 41-head shown • Sr. and Gr. Champ. female— Beaver Vu Minister Eco, Ski Pal, Kaylee Koss, and Jon Sleister, Epworth, Iowa • Int. and Res. Gr. Champ. female— Bambis Gibbs Excitation Susie, Kaleb, Cole and Carter Kruse and Gene Henderson, Dyersville, Iowa • Res. Sr. Champ. female—Schlecht Iatola Suzie, Kim and Kari Schlecht and Jason Steinlage, Balaton, Minn. • Res. Int. Champ. female— Nabholz Tequila Sara, Regan Demmer, Peosta, Iowa • Jr. Champ. and Res. Sup. Champ. female—Schulte Bros Love TequilaET, Mitch Schulte, Watkins, Iowa • Res. Jr. Champ. female—Schulte Bros Tequila Liz-ET, Steinridge Jerseys and Cole Kruse, Lawler, Iowa Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (6 shown) 1. Edgebrook Gun Me Down, Mike and Brenda Dilly,
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Jason Steinlage, MV Genetica, and Bradley Arthur, Montour, Iowa 2. Iota Juno Bobo, Patrick and Carlena Gallagher, Decorah, Iowa Intermediate heifer calf (6 shown) 1. Iota Lotto Skylar, Patrick and Carlena Gallagher 2. Bambi-KCCK Renegade Elly Lou, Cole Kruse and Gene Henderson, Dyersville, Iowa Senior heifer calf (7 shown) 1. Schulte Bros Tequila Sunrise-ET, Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte, Watkins, Iowa 2. Edgebrook Grandious Gemini 35, Brad and Myron Arthur, Montour, Iowa Summer yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. Schulte Bros Governor Gina, Zach, Blake, and Mitch Schulte 2. Edgebrook Iatola Jaden 37, Mike and Brenda Dilly and Bradley and Brian Arthur, Oelwein, Iowa Junior yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. Ski Pal Tequila Topanga-ET, Ski Pal Ayrshires and Kaylee Koss, Epworth, Iowa 2. Rockin-K Headline Jetta, Rockin-K Dairy and Danielle Kiefer, Cedar Falls, Iowa Winter yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. Schulte Bros Love Tequila-ET (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Partee at Budjon Furor Layla), Mitch Schulte, Watkins, Iowa, jr. champ. 2. Schulte Bros Tequila Liz-ET (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Partee at Budjon Furor Layla), Steinridge Jerseys and Cole Kruse, Lawler, Iowa, res. jr. champ. Junior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Nabholz Tequila Sara (S: Tower Vue Prime TequilaET, D: Bolle-Acres JJ Sara), Regan Demmer, Peosta, Iowa, res. int. champ. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (1 shown) 1. Bonerts Splitzer Beth 124, Matthew Bonert, Epworth, Iowa Junior 3-yr.-old cow (1 shown) 1. Miss Nevada Lexus, Brad and Brian Arthur, Oelwein, Iowa Senior 3-yr.-old cow (1 shown) 1. Bambis Gibbs Excitation Susie (S: Bridon Excitation, D: Nabholz Sabrina-ET), Kaleb, Cole, and Carter Kruse and Gene Henderson, Dyersville, Iowa, int. and res. gr. champ. 4-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Schlecht Iatola Suzie (S: SC Gold Dust Paramount
Beaver Vu Minister Eco 1st Aged cow Senior and Grand Champion
Iatola-ET, D: GD Comerica Sophie), Kim and Kari Schlecht and Jason Steinlage, Balaton, Minn., res. sr. champ. Aged cow (3 shown) 1. Beaver Vu Minister Eco (S: Select-Scott Minister-ET, D: Gold Mine Wait Evita), Ski Pal, Kaylee Koss, and Jon Sleister, sr. and gr. champ. 2. Maple Lawn Furor Farra, Jeff, Mary and Lisa Holtz, Maquoketa, Iowa Junior best three females (4 shown) 1. Schulte Bros. 2. Iota Farm
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In Memoriam Dale Harold Rawn Dale Harold Rawn, Canal Winchester, Ohio, 81, passed away September 16, 2014. He was born January 8, 1933, and raised in Reynoldburg, Ohio, by his late parents, Harold Parley Rawn and Gladys Irene (Moorhead) Rawn. He graduated from Groveport High School in 1950 and the Ohio State University in 1954. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957. Rawn was a lifelong dairy farmer, operating Rawn Jerseys with his family in Canal Winchester. Today, the 30-cow Registered Jersey herd is managed by his son, Tim, and enrolled on REAP. The dairy, which was recently relocated to Lancaster, Ohio, and rebuilt with state-ofthe art facilities, was a tour stop for the third class of Jersey Youth Academy in 2013. Rawn sat on the board of the Franklin County Fair and belonged to the Franklin County Farm Bureau. He was a 12-year member of the Franklin County FFA Committee and a long-time 4-H advisor. He served on the board of the Canal Winchester Athletic Hall of Fame for
Richard G. Seaver, Hopkins, Minn., passed away September 29, 2014. He was a science teacher by trade by also had a deep appreciation of dairy cattle. He used his love of cattle, nature and wildlife to motivate students to purse science and education in their lives. He loved to visit family farms and admired and respected what it meant to be a farmer in the United States. Seaver is survived by his wife, Maria; a son, Roger; and three children from a previous marriage, Kristi, Rick and Danny. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund “Red” and Molly Seavers, and a sister, Sandra.
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20 years and was inducted into the hall shortly before his passing. Rawn enjoyed following his children and grandchildren throughout their sports careers. In addition to his son, Tim, he is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Jean (Litzinger) Rawn of Canal Winchester; two other sons, Terry (Joy) Rawn of Sargent, Neb., and Tom (Donna) Rawn of Lancaster, Ohio; four daughters, Tonya (Lloyd) Marshall, Tamie Rawn, and Tina (Barb) Harrison-Rawn, all of Canal Winchester, and Tricia (Derron) Dulkoski of China Grove, N.C.; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ralph (Jennie) Rawn and Paul (Sharlene) Rawn; a sister-in-law, Bonnie (Sherm) Everett; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lee Allen Rawn. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Canal Winchester High School Athletic Hall of Farm, Canal Win-
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