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.
Volume 57 • No. 6 • June 2010 • ISSN: 0021-5953
Editor: Kimberly A. Billman Assistant Editors: Tracie Hoying, Whittney Smith Senior Writer/JerseySites Coordinator: Michele Ackerman http://www.usjersey.com/jerseysites.html
“Hibrite” wins Lifetime Production Contest 18
24 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meeting
68 High Herds Ranked By JPI
48 Challenging College Students
18 Lifetime Production
54 Eligibility Rules for 2010 All American
54 California Spring Jersey Show
14 How A Junior Member Obtains a Prefix
50 Kentucky Kow-A-Rama Jersey Show
14 Get Transfers In Order For Junior Shows
50 Kentucky Kow-A-Rama Junior Jersey Show
34 July 1 is Scholarship Deadline
43 Kentucky National Show
52 Junior Show Awards Available
34 Michigan Spring Jersey Show
39 Kim Wilson and Ivy Roberts Receive Fred Stout Experience Awards
59 New York Spring Carousel Jersey Show
Schedule
with Real Life Scenarios
Management Techniques Put to the Test in 48 Dairy Challenge Competition
14 Virginia Tech Honors Two Jersey Breeders 21 Winners of the President’s Trophy
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Achievements to be Honored
60 New York Spring Carousel Junior Jersey Show 64 Wisconsin Spring Spectacular Jersey Show 63 Wisconsin Spring Spectacular Junior Jersey Show
Spring Sale Results Begin
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35 Jersey Canada Annual Meeting 56 Maryland Jersey Breeders 52 Tennessee Jersey Breeders 65 Wisconsin Jersey Breeders
June is Dairy Month and what better way to celebrate than with a herd of Registered Jersey cows and the official “Love Loaf Tour” bus for the Tillamook County Creamery Association, Tillamook, Ore. The Love Loaf tour has been traveling the west coast in 2010, showcasing Tillamook Cheese products in grocery stores. Several Jersey youth have been a part of the tour including Taryn and Tess Martin, Tillamook, Ore. The sisters are pictured in front of the dry cows at Martin Dariy LLC. On June 24, AJCA members will have the opportunity to view the cheese factory during the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings.
June 2010
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AJCA, NAJ Board Members
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Advertising Index
60 Advertising Rates 14 Along the Jersey Road 45 Deep South/Southeast Heifers Growers South Sale
10 Calendar 17 Editorial
29 Golden Nugget Calf Sale
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40 Kentucky National Sale
72 In Memoriam
Field Service Staff
32 Michigan State Spring Sale
38 Jersey Jargon
26 Midwest Spring Special Sale
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42 SUNY Cobleskill Dairy Fashion Sale
72 Journal Shopping Center
Jersey Journal Subscription Rates
10 Registration Fees 10 Type Appraisal Schedule
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Official Publication of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068–2362 614.861.3636 phone 614.322.4493 fax
To improve and promote the Jersey breed of cattle, and to increase the value of and demand for Jersey milk and for Jersey cattle. Company and Department Heads Executive Secretary: Neal Smith, 614/322-4455 Treasurer: Vickie White, 614/322-4452 Development: Cherie L. Bayer, Ph.D., 614/322-4456 Information Technology: Mark Chamberlain, 614/322-4479 Jersey Journal: Kimberly A. Billman, 614/322-4451 Jersey Marketing Service: Daniel S. Bauer, 614/216-5862 National All-Jersey Inc. and Herd Services: Erick Metzger, 614/322-4450 Research and Genetic Program Development: Cari W. Wolfe, 614/322-4453
AJCA-NAJ Area Representatives Director of Field Services: Kristin A. Paul, 209/4025679 (mobile); 608/754-3164 (office/fax); kpaul@ usjersey.com. Wisconsin, northern California. Sara Barlass, 614/256-6502 (mobile); 315/662-7225 (fax); sbarlass@usjersey.com. Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia. David A. Burris, 209/613-9763 (mobile); 270/378-5434 (phone); 270/378-5357 (fax); dburris@usjersey.com. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, east Tennessee, Virginia. Allen J. Carter, 559/259-7825 (mobile); 951/925-0742 (phone); 951/658-2186 (fax); acarter@usjersey.com. Arizona, California, Nevada. Justin Edwards, 614/216-9727 (mobile); jedwards@ usjersey.com. Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas.
Patty Holbert, 270/205-1300 (mobile); 270/325-4352 (fax); pholbert@usjersey.com. Ohio. Leah Johnson, 614/296-3621 (mobile); ljohnson@ usjersey.com. Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota. Elizabeth Moss, 614/296-4166 (mobile); 731/697-1341 (phone); emoss@usjersey.com. Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, west Tennessee. Ron Mosser, 614/264-0142 (mobile); 260/368-7687 (fax); rmosser@usjersey.com. Indiana, and Michigan. Blake Renner, 614/361-9716 (mobile); brenner@ usjersey.com. Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming. Brenda Snow, 802/249-2659 (mobile); 802/728-3920 (phone); 802/728-5933 (fax); bsnow@usjersey.com. Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont.
Type Traits Appraisal Team Senior Appraiser: Ron Mosser, 614/264-0142, above Sara Barlass, above Mike Berry, 614/313-5818 (mobile); mberry@usjersey.com. Louie Cozzitorto, 209/765-7187 (mobile); lcozzitorto@ usjersey.com.
Justin Edwards, above Patty Holbert, above Leah Johnson, above Elizabeth Moss, above Blake Renner, above
American Jersey Cattle Association Board of Directors Officers President: David Chamberlain, 1324 Kingsley Rd., Wyoming, NY 14591-9717. Phone 585/495-9996; d3ljersey@frontiernet.net. Vice President: James VanBuskirk, 1110 W. Sigler St., Carleton, MI 48117. Phone 734/654-6544; JVBRedHot@yahoo.com. Directors Robin Denniston-Keller, 6476 N. Bergen Rd., Byron, NY 14422-9519. Phone 585/548-2299; rdenkel@aol. com. Second District. 2011. Richard A. Doran Jr., 3342 Bush River Rd., Newberry, SC 29108. Phone 803/924-1466; bushriver@aol.com. Sixth District. 2012. Ralph Frerichs, 5730 Mueller Rd., La Grange, TX 78945-4226. Phone 979/249-5405; frerichs@cvctx. com. Eighth District. 2012. William Grammer, 966 S. 15th St., Sebring, OH 44672. Phone 330/938-6798; gramjer@centurylink.net. Fourth District. 2010. David Norman, 7076 Rt. 414, Liberty, PA 16930-9726.
Phone 570/324-5631; drnorman@chilitech.net. Third District. 2012. Jim Quist, 5500 W. Jensen, Fresno, CA 93706. Phone 559/485-1436. PK1JQ@hotmail.com. Twelfth District. 2011. Wesley Snow, 1601 Ferris Rd., Brookfield, VT 050360113. Phone 802/728-5291. First District. 2012. Chris Sorenson, W3995 County Road H, Pine River, WI 54965-8130. Phone 920/987-5495; csorenson000@ centurytel.net. Tenth District. 2010. Jerry Spielman, 1892 M Rd., Seneca, KS 66538. Phone 785/336-2581; spielman@nvcs.com. Ninth District. 2011. Charles Steer, 1040 Banks Levey Rd., Cottage Grove, TN 38224 Phone 731/782-3463; sunbow@wk.net. Fifth District. 2010. James VanBuskirk, see above. Seventh District. 2011. Paula Wolf, 26755 Blaine Road, Beaver, OR 97108; 503/398-5606; SilvaWolf@starband.net. Eleventh District. 2010.
National All-Jersey Inc. Board of Directors Officers President: David Endres, W9402 Hwy. K, Lodi, WI 53555. Phone 608/592-7856; jazzy@merr.com. Vice President: James S. Huffard III, 165 Huffard Lane, Crockett, VA 24323. Phone 276/686-5201. hdfjersey@ embarqmail.com. Directors Marion Barlass, 6145 E. County Rd. A, Janesville, WI 53546. Phone 608/754-1171; barlassjerseys@gmail. com. District 6. 2011. David Chamberlain, see AJCA officers. Richard A. Doran Jr., ex-officio, see AJCA David Endres, see above. District 4. 2010. Calvin Graber, 44797 281st St., Parker, SD 57053.
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Phone 605/238-5782. calgraber@yahoo.com. District 7. 2013 William Grammer, ex-officio, see AJCA. James S. Huffard III, see above. District 5. 2012. John Kokoski, 57 Comins Rd., Hadley, MA 01035. Phone 413/549-6486; jkokoski@charter.net. District 3. 2013. Norman Martin, 1820 Marolf Loop Rd., Tillamook, OR 97141 Phone 503/815-3600; martindairyllc@ embarqmail.com. District 1. 2011. Kelvin Moss, 16155 W. Glendale Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340-9522. Phone 623/935-0163; kel@msdairy. com. District 8. 2010. Mike Wickstrom, 5852 Columbus Ave., Hilmar, CA 95324-9754. Phone 209/667-9622. michaelwickstrom@ msn.com. District 2. 2013.
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JERSEY JOURNAL
ABS Global....................................................... 19 Accelerated Genetics................................. 43, 47 Ahlem Farms.................................................... 52 Alta Genetics/Jerseyland Sires.................... 4, 23 American Jersey Cattle Association .......................................................27, 28, 73, 74 Ameri-Milk Jersys............................................. 67 Androgenics..................................................... 46 Arco Farms....................................................... 49 Arethusa..................................................... 30, 31 Avi-Lanche Jerseys.......................................... 11 Avon Road Jersey Farm.................................. 67
Illinois Jerseys........................................7, 57, 60 Iowa Jerseys.............................................. 20, 35 Irishtown Acres................................................. 53
Bachelor Farms................................................ 36 Billings Farm Inc............................................... 57 Biltmore Farms................................................. 71 Brentwood Farms............................................... 2 Bush River Jerseys.......................................... 76 Buttercrest Jerseys.......................................... 58
K&R Jerseys.................................................... 66 Kenny Farm...................................................... 53
California Jerseys.............................2, 11, 32, 52 Cantendo Acres............................................... 58 Carson & Bascom Jerseys.............................. 51 Cedarcrest Farms............................................ 36 Cinnamon Ridge Dairy..................................... 20 Circle S Jerseys............................................... 51 Clauss Dairy Farm........................................... 52 Clover Patch Dairy........................................... 58 Cloverfield Jerseys........................................... 29 Cooper Farm.................................................... 61 Covington Jerseys............................................ 35 Cow’s Match Jersey Blend............................... 55 Crescent Farm................................................. 51 Crossbrook Farms............................................ 61 D&E Jerseys.................................................... 11 Dairy Agenda Today......................................... 60 Dar-Re Farm Ltd.............................................. 58 DeMents Jerseys............................................. 60 Den-Kel Jerseys............................................... 61 Diamond S Farm.............................................. 66 Domino Jerseys .............................................. 61 Dreamroad Jerseys.......................................... 62 Dutch Hollow Farm........................................... 62 Edn-Ru Jerseys................................................ 53 Elm Brook Jerseys........................................... 53 Forest Glen Jerseys........................................... 3 Fort Morrison Jerseys...................................... 51 Four Springs Jerseys....................................... 53 Freeman Jerseys............................................. 57 Gaby’s Jersey Farm......................................... 71 Genex............................................................... 41 Golden Meadows Jerseys................................ 32 Grammer Jersey Farm..................................... 58 Grazeland Jerseys Ltd..................................... 58 Hallet Dairy Farm LLC..................................... 67 Hapalson Jersey Farm..................................... 32 Hav’s Farm....................................................... 51 Heartland Jerseys, Inc. ................................... 20 Hi-Land Farms................................................. 62 High Lawn Farm............................................... 38 Highland Farms, Inc......................................... 51 Highland Jersey Farm...................................... 58 Hilmar Jerseys................................................. 52 Holmes Farm.................................................... 51 Huffard Dairy Farms......................................... 46
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JVB Red Hot Jerseys....................................... 43 JEMI Jerseys.................................................... 53 Jersey Journal . .............................42, 51, 60, 72 Jersey Young Sire Program.............................. 74 Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch............................................ 39 Jersey Marketing Service................................ 73 Jordan Group, The........................................... 46 Journal Shopping Center.....................72, 73, 74
Lady Lane Farms............................................. 63 Lawtons Jersey Farm....................................... 61 Linear Rubber Products Co.............................. 73 Livestock Exporters Association of U.S.A........ 61 Lucky Hill Jersey Farm..................................... 51 Lyon Jerseys.................................................... 35 M&M Dairy Farm.............................................. 23 Maple Bottom Farms........................................ 53 Mapleline Farm................................................ 51 Margandale Jersey Farm................................. 58 Martin Dairy LLC.............................................. 63 Mason Farm..................................................... 61 McKee Jersey Farm......................................... 44 Messmer Jersey Farm..................................... 23 Michigan Jersey Cattle Club.............................. 8 Mills Jerseys....................................................... 8 Minnesota Jerseys........................................... 66 Molly Brook Farms........................................... 51 Nabholz Farm................................................... 15 Nettle Creek Jerseys........................................ 59 New England Jerseys..........................50, 51, 57 New York Jerseys....................................... 61, 62 Nobledale Farm................................................ 53 Normandell Farms........................................... 53 Northeast Kingdom Sales................................ 51 Oakhaven Jerseys........................................... 58 Ohio Jerseys.................................................... 58 Oomsdale Farm Inc.......................................... 62 Oregon Jerseys............................................ 3, 63 Owens Farms Inc............................................. 67 Pat-Mar Jerseys............................................... 52 Pennsota Jerseys............................................. 66 Pennsylvania Jerseys....................................... 53 Proctor’s Bel-Air Farm...................................... 50 Queen-Acres Farm.......................................... 36 RJ Farms . ................................................. 12, 13 Rapid Bay Jerseys........................................... 37 Ratliff Jerseys................................................... 33
Red Carpet Spectacular Sale.................... 12, 13 Richardson Family Farm.................................. 51 River Valley Dairy............................................... 7 Riverside-F Farms............................................ 53 Rowzee Jersey Farm....................................... 61 Schirm Jersey Farm......................................... 58 Scotch View Farms.......................................... 62 Seacord Farm.................................................. 62 Select Sires, Inc...............................9, 73, 74, 75 Semex........................................................ 25, 73 Senn-Sational Jerseys..................................... 64 Shan-Mar Jerseys............................................ 53 Shenandoah Jerseys....................................... 23 Silver Maple Farms.......................................... 51 Silver Mist Farm............................................... 63 Silver Spring Farm........................................... 62 Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys......................................... 76 Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc.................................... 58 Spring Valley Farm........................................... 29 Springdale Jersey Farm................................... 51 Steinhauers Jerseys........................................ 67 Stone House Farm........................................... 62 Stoney Hollow Jerseys..................................... 53 Sturdy Built....................................................... 74 Sugar Grove Jerseys....................................... 23 Summit Farm.................................................... 35 Sun Valley Jerseys........................................... 63 Sunbow Jerseys............................................... 60 Sunny Slopes Jerseys..................................... 44 Sunset Canyon Jerseys................................... 63 Taylor Jersey Farm Inc..................................... 50 Tennessee Jerseys.................................... 60, 71 Tierney Farm Jerseys...................................... 61 Trans-America Genetics................................... 72 Trinity Jersey Farm........................................... 29 Udder Tech Inc................................................. 60 Unkefer Jersey Dairy........................................ 58 Valley Oaks Jerseys......................................... 63 Vanderfeltz Jerseys.......................................... 53 Viking Genetics International............................. 9 Waverly Farm................................................... 16 Wetumpka Farm............................................... 62 Wilsonview Dairy.............................................. 63 Windhaven Jerseys.......................................... 67 Windridge Jersey Farm.................................... 44 Wisconsin Jerseys........................................... 67 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. JUNE—Wisconsin; Oregon; Washington. July—Iowa; Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Delaware; Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana; Vermont and New Hampshire; Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. August—North Carolina; Idaho and Utah; Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Colorado; Texas; Florida, Southern Georgia and South Carolina. September—New York; Tennessee and Northern Georgia; Kentucky. October— California and Nevada; Arkansas and Missouri. November—New Mexico and Western Texas; Arizona and Southern California; Ohio and Michigan. December—Pennsylvania and New Jersey; Indiana and Illinois; Northern California.
Deadlines
JUNE 30—National Jersey Jug Futurity two-year-old fees due on 2011 entries. JUNE 30—National Jersey Jug Futurity yearling fees due on 2010 entries. JULY 1—Applications for National Jersey Youth Scholarships due. AUG. 1—Deadline to register and/or transfer animals into the name of a junior exhibitor for The
All American Junior Jersey Show. AUG. 17—USDA genetic evaluations released. SEPT. 20—National Jersey Jug Futurity final payments due on 2010 entries. OCT. 15—Applications due for National Jersey Jug Queen contest.
Sales
JUNE 26—53rd NATIONAL HEIFER SALE, Forest Glen Jerseys, Dayton, Ore.; 6:00 p.m. (PDT); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. JULY 10—RED CARPET SPECTACULAR SALE, RJ Farms, Robert and April Jarrell and Family, Corbyville, Ont.; 12:00 p.m.; contact the family for more information at 613/969-1479. JULY 17—NORTH CAROLINA POT OF GOLD SALE, hosted by Biltmore Farms, Asheville, N.C.; North Carolina Jersey Breeders Association, sale mgr. JULY 31—SUNNY SLOPE/WINDRIDGE JERSEY FARMS COMPLETE DISPERSAL, Coatesville, Ind.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com. AUG. 14—GENETIC SHOWCASE SALE AT GABY JERSEY FARM, Greeneville, Tenn.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com.; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. SEPT. 6—DIXIE INVITATIONAL AND SOUTHEAST HEIFER GROWERS NORTH SALE, hosted by Bush River Jerseys, Newberry, S.C.; 10:30 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey. com. SEPT. 6—BUSH RIVER AND TREASURE CHEST COMBINATION XI SALE, hosted by Bush River Jerseys, Newberry, S.C.; 3:30 p.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. SEPT. 11—INDIANA STATE SALE, hosted at the farm of Tony Fuentes, Berne, Ind. SEPT. 16—TOP TEN SALE, National Dairy Cattle Congress, Waterloo, Iowa; 11:00 a.m.; Burton and Associates and Nabholz Farm, sale mgrs. SEPT. 18—NEW YORK FALL JERSEY SALE, Whitney Point, N.Y.; 11:00 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. SEPT. 21—74th VERMONT STATE SALE, North
Registration Fees Effective April 1, 1999 InfoJersey.com Applications All Other Applications Member Non-Member Member Non-Member Under six (6) months................................................ $15.00 Applications 1-50.............................. $12.00 $14.00 Applications 51-200............................ 10.00 12.00 Applications over 200 on REGAPP....................................................... 7.00 (All figures based on calendar year) 6-12 months............................................ 17.00 20.00 19.00 12-24 months.......................................... 22.00 25.00 24.00 Over 24 months...................................... 30.00 35.00 32.00
$17.00
22.00 27.00 37.00
Dead Animals May Be Registered For A Fee of $5.00 Duplicate or Corrected Certificates Will Be Issued For A Fee of $5.00
Transfer Fees Effective January 1, 2008 REAP Herds Non-REAP Herds Regular transfer filed within 60 days of sale date..............$12.00........................... $14.00 Regular transfer filed more than 60 days of sale date............................................... 17.00 Intra-Herd Transfer,...................................................................................................... 2.00 (When all living animals in one family ownership are transferred to another family member.) • Transfers among owners within the same herd REAP enrollment completed with 60 days of the date of sale will only cost $2.00 each regardless of how many animals are transferred at one time. • Herds with three years continuous REAP enrollment at the time of a whole-herd dispersal will be charged $7.00 for the sale transfers. The dispersal may occur via public auction or private treaty. Save by becoming a lifetime member of the American Jersey Cattle Association.
Haverhill Fairgrounds, North Haverhill, N.H.; 11:00 a.m.; Vermont Jersey Breeders Association, sale sponsor; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com. SEPT. 28—TOP OF THE WORLD SALE, Madison, Wis., 7:00 p.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. SEPT. 30—DAIRYLAND PROTEIN SALE, Rock County Fairgrounds, Janesville, Wis.; 11:00 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey. com. OCT. 16—OHIO FALL PRODUCTION SALE, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, Ohio; 11:00 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com. NOV. 6—53rd POT O’GOLD SALE, Newmarket Hall, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 4:30 p.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com; Todd Woodruff, auctioneer. NOV. 7—THE 57th ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SALE, West Hall B, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 5:00 p.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer.
Meetings and Expositions
JUNE 19—INDIANA JERSEY CLUB SUMMER PICNIC, at the farm of Josh and Jenny Gordon, Warsaw, Ind. J U N E 1 9 — O H I O J E R S E Y BR E E D E R S ASSOCIATION PICNIC, 11:00 a.m.; Youngs Jersey Dairy Inc., Yellow Springs, Ohio. JUNE 22—AJCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DoubleTree Hotel and Executive Center Portland-Lloyd Center, Portland, Ore. JUNE 23—NAJ BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DoubleTree Hotel and Executive Center Portland-Lloyd Center, Portland, Ore. JUNE 23-27—ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC., DoubleTree Hotel and Executive Center Portland-Lloyd Center, Portland, Ore. JUNE 25—MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC., DoubleTree Hotel and Executive Center Portland-Lloyd Center, Portland, Ore. JUNE 26—MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION, DoubleTree Hotel and Executive Center PortlandLloyd Center, Portland, Ore. JULY 3—ILLINOIS STATE PICNIC, 12:00 p.m.; hosted by Ropp Jersey Farm, Normal, Ill. JULY 3—WISCONSIN STATE PICNIC, hosted by Steve and Amanda Killian, Blair, Wis.; for more information visit http://wisconsinjerseys.usjersey. com. JULY 17—ANNUAL MARYLAND JERSEY FIELD DAY, Howard County Fairgrounds, Md. JULY 17—NEW ENGLAND/NEWYORK/VERMONT STATE JERSEY PICNIC, Dutch Hollow Farm, Schodacl Landing, N.Y. ; reservations can be made with Brian and Beth Chittenden, 518-732-4633, or Paul Chittenden, 518-858-3790. JULY 17—NORTH CAROLINA AND VIRGINIA FIELD DAY, hosted by Biltmore Farms, Asheville, N.C.; 10:00 a.m. JUNE 22-26, 2011—ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC., Wisconsin Dells, Wis.
Shows
JUNE 15—INDIANA STATE JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Richmond, Ind. JUNE 16—INDIANA STATE HEIFER AND DRY COWJERSEY SHOW, Richmond, Ind. JUNE 17—INDIANA STATE JERSEY COW SHOW, Richmond, Ind. JUNE 22—MIDWEST JERSEY JAMBOREE, Sibley (continued to page 23)
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Virginia Tech Dairy Club Honors Two Jersey Breeders James S. Huffard, Huffard Dairy Farms, Crockett, Va., recently received the Virginia Dairy Industry Award from the Virginia Tech Dairy Club. He was nominated for the award based on the positive impact he has had on numerous dairies across the state. Jim is currently serving on the National All-Jersey Board of Directors and received the AJCA Master Breeder award in 2008. Also honored by the Virginia Tech Dairy Club was member, Alex Steer, Sunbow Jerseys, Cottage Grove, Tenn. Steer, a senior at Virginia Tech, was named the Outstanding Club Member. Hilmar Jerseys, Hilmar, Calif., owned by Chuck and Mark Ahlem, was featured on the March 25, 2010, cover of Hoard’s West. The photo shows several of their 2,900cow herd leaving the 50-stall rotary parlor and being teat sprayed by a robotic unit that was retrofitted to the parlor. Each cow takes less than six seconds to treat and uses 40% less dip with better results than traditional teat dipping according to the Ahlems. Glen Easter, Laurens, S.C., was recently elected first vice chair of DFA Southeast. Easter and his wife, Marilyn, own and operate Eastglen Jerseys, a 300 cow herd. Easter has served on the Dixieland Jersey Sires Inc. committee for the AJCA and served the South Carolina Jersey Association in leadership roles. He is currently serving as president of both the Regional United Dairy Herd Improvement Association and the Advisory Committee of the Dairy Records Processing Center in Raleigh. He is a delegate to the Southeast United Dairy Industry Association and serves on the South Carolina National Animal Identification System Steering Committee. In an effort to support the public demand for information regarding raw milk, a new website has been created that offers answers to the risks and benefits of consuming such. Realrawmilkfacts.com is maintained by a group of 14 individuals, ranging from professors to veterinarians. Page 14
The site was developed and reviewed by scientists and health educators in universities, government, industry, and professional organizations, with gathered comments from raw milk consumers. Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn., owned by George Malkemus and Anthony Yurgaitis, donated $20,000 to the Woodbury FFA for the Dairy Judging Team from Nonnewaug High School to attend the international livestock judging tour to Scotland in June. After a second place finish during the 2009 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, the four person team from Nonnewaug was invited to participate at the International World Dairy and Livestock Judging Event at the Royal Highland Show. Abigail Lynn Gordon was born on March 13, 2010, to Josh and Jenny Gordon, Gordon Farms, Syracuse, Ind. She weighed 5 lbs. 9½ oz. and was 17½ inches long. Abigail is the first child for the couple and the first grandchild for both sets of grandparents. Paternal grandparents are Phil and Marty Gordon, also of Gordon Farms. Maternal grandparents are Chuck and Sue Luchsinger, Silver Spring Farms, Syracuse, N.Y.
How a Junior Member Reserves a Prefix Any junior that has a customer number can reserve a prefix. There is a $10 fee for the service. The only time there is no charge for a prefix is when a lifetime membership to the association is purchased. Juniors must be members of the American Jersey Cattle Association to be eligible for Production Awards, Youth Acheivement Contest, Pot O’Gold Contest, Scholarships and showing at The All American Junior Jersey Show. Junior memberships are free to youth between the ages of seven and 20. For more information on becoming a junior member or purchasing a lifetime membership, contact the Herd Services Department at 614.861.3636.
Get Transfers In Order For Junior Show Season A new year, and parents’ thoughts turn to, “What are the kids’ project animals going to be this year?” The next question goes like this: Please advise me as to what steps a junior (under 20 years of age) needs to take in order to show a Jersey at all shows. Can an animal be leased or does the animal need to be transferred into the junior’s ownership? The answer is simple. File a transfer of ownership so that the junior is listed as a Recorded Owner on the registration certificate. Ownership rules vary from state to state. Some do allow leasing. Others allow animals to be registered in the farm name, but require that paperwork be completed and filed certifying that an animal is the junior’s 4-H or FFA project. What about the All American Junior Jersey Show, the biggest junior Jersey show of the year? The ownership policy is as follows: Animals must be registered in the Herd Register of the American Jersey Cattle Association or by the Canadian Jersey Cattle Club. The exhibitor must be listed as Recorded Owner on the registration certificate, either (1) as the sole owner or (2) by his/her name in joint ownership. If the joint ownership includes more than one eligible exhibitor, one of them must be declared as the exhibitor during check-in. Animals must be registered and/ or transferred to meet one of the above ownership requirements no later than August 1, 2010. The recording date is the postmark date and will be considered the date of registration and/or transfer. So, submit the transfer of ownership as soon as you figure out which animals are going to be the projects this year. That one step will save you the effort of researching the exhibitor ownership requirements for all the shows you are considering. A final note: Exhibitors at the All American Junior Jersey Show are also required to be members (junior or lifetime) of the American Jersey Cattle Association. Applications for membership are available online at www.usjersey.com. JERSEY JOURNAL
Time To Vote Official ballots and proxies for the 2010 elections were mailed to all active members of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and all voting members of National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) on May 21. AJCA active members are all persons who have submitted a membership application, paid the lifetime membership fee, and registered or had a Jersey transferred to their ownership during the past two years. NAJ voting members are dairy producers who are financial participants in either the All-Jersey® or Equity programs. Voting for AJCA and NAJ Directors and AJCA President is by official ballot only. AJCA ballots list the following nominated candidates: • President: David Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y. • Director from the Fourth District: William (Bill) Grammer, Sebring, Ohio • Director from the Fifth District: Charles Steer, Cottage Grove, Tenn. • Director from the Tenth District: Chris Sorenson, Pine River, Wis. • Director from the Twelfth District: Jamie Bansen, Dayton, Ore.; Lloyd G. Hansen, Canby, Ore.; and Randy Kortus, Lynden, Wash. NAJ members residing in District 4, the states of Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin, received a ballot with the following official nominee: • Director, District 4: David Endres, Lodi, Wis. It is now your turn to participate in the all-important process of electing the leadership of these organizations. You can start by turning to pages 84 and 84 of your May Jersey Journal where you will find a biography for each candidate. Then, you need to vote. You need to vote, first, to express thanks and appreciation to these people for standing up as candidates for these positions. Although it has been said many times before, it is well worth repeating. The Jersey organizations have been
blessed with outstanding leadership. If that is to continue to be the case, we need people who are both qualified and willing to stand as candidates for election to the AJCA and NAJ Boards. You need to vote, second, to exercise your right and responsibility to have a voice in the affairs of the Jersey organizations. The AJCA and NAJ are governed by representatives of their memberships. The people who will be elected at the June meetings will be the people who create the policies and programs, who set the fees and authorize the expenditures, who hire the Executive Secretary and Treasurer, and who are responsible for the overall well-being of the organizations. You need to vote because the decisions they make and what they do will affect your business. A proxy is included with your AJCA and/or NAJ ballot. The proxy is an instrument that you can use to be represented at the annual meetings if you cannot be present in person. You can choose to be represented by the Proxy Committee named on the proxy, or you can select your own representative. If a vote of AJCA or NAJ members needs to be taken during their respective meetings, either the Proxy Committee or the person you have designated as your representative on the proxy will be able to vote for you. This year, the Annual Meetings will be headquartered at the DoubleTree Hotel Portland, near Lloyd Center in downtown Portland, Ore. If you are voting in person, file the AJCA ballot with the Inspectors of Elections by noon on June 25. NAJ ballots must be filed by noon on June 24. If you are not attending the meetings, vote by mail. Mark your ballot(s), include your signed proxy(ies) and mail them so that they arrive in the office of the Executive Secretary before Friday, June 18. Any ballot arriving late will be filed unopened. If you believe that you are either an active AJCA member and/or a voting NAJ member, but have not received your ballot, contact the Executive Secretary’s office.
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PRODUCTION AWARDS
Lifetime Production Achievements to be Honored
T
2009 Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest Ranked By Protein Name, Appraisal Score Owner
Protein Milk (pounds)
Duncan Hibrite of Family Hill, E-93% 12,601 Ryan A. Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash. Queen-Acres Barber Booper, VG-88% 10,127 Rebeccah Lippy, Keymar, Md. Funk Duncan Baclava, E-93% 9,925 Jeff D. Schweigert, Hopedale, Ill. Select Lily of Mainstream, E-91% 9,080 Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden, Wash. Berrys Select Sapphire Sloan-ET, VG-85% 8,961 Deborah C. Osborn and Paul L. Stiles, Keymar, Md. D&E Ferreira Sky Eda, E-90% 8,957 Deborah C. Osborn and Paul L. Stiles, Keymar, Md. Beachy Berretta Spice, E-92% 8,911 Heartland Jerseys, Seneca, Kan. Sun Valley Highmark Jo, VG-85% 8,872 Sun Valley Farm, Cloverdale, Ore. SC Millie, E-93% 8,743 Paul C. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y. Longview Lester Rose, E-91% 8,585 Timothy and Patricia Everett, Sharon Springs, N.Y.
Fat
Avg. Daily Production Protein Milk Fat Days
343,620
16,070
2.2
60.2
2.8
5,706
295,202
14,128
2.9
83.8
4.0
3,523
276,392
13,121
1.9
52.4
2.5
5,276
257,705
12,135
3.3
93.4
4.4
2,759
255,592
10,821
2.3
67.0
2.8
3,816
232,593
10,256
2.2
57.1
2.5
4,070
257,004
10,294
2.6
75.1
3.0
3,422
246,880
11,405
2.2
60.7
2.8
4,065
252,355
12,492
2.2
62.8
3.1
4,021
245,500
11,454
2.0
56.9
2.7
4,314
Ranked By Milk Name, Appraisal Score Owner
Milk
Duncan Hibrite of Family Hill, E-93% 343,620 Ryan A Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash. Queen-Acres Barber Booper, VG-88% 295,202 Rebeccah Lippy, Keymar, Md. Funk Duncan Baclava, E-93% 276,392 Jeff D. Schweigert, Hopedale, Ill. Select Lily of Mainstream, E-91% 257,705 Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden, Wash. Beachy Berretta Spice, E-92% 257,004 Heartland Jerseys, Seneca, Kan. Berrys Select Sapphire Sloan-ET, VG-85% 255,592 Deborah C. Osborn and Paul L. Stiles, Keymar, Md. Molly Brook Barber Proud, E-90% 253,679 Molly Brook Farms, West Danville, Vt. SC Millie, E-93% 252,355 Paul C. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y. Sun Valley Highmark Jo, VG-85% 246,880 Sun Valley Farm, Cloverdale, Ore. Longview Lester Rose, E-91% 245,500 Timothy and Patricia Everett, Sharon Springs, N.Y.
Fat Protein Avg. Daily Production (pounds) Milk Fat Protein Days 16,070
12,601
60.2
2.8
2.2
5,706
14,128
10,127
83.8
4.0
2.9
3,523
13,121
9,925
52.4
2.5
1.9
5,276
12,135
9,080
93.4
4.4
3.3
2,759
10,294
8,911
75.1
3.0
2.6
3,422
10,821
8,961
67.0
2.8
2.3
3,816
9,860
7,699
84.6
3.3
2.6
2,999
12,492
8,743
62.8
3.1
2.2
4,021
11,405
8,872
60.7
2.8
2.2
4,065
11,454
8,585
56.9
2.7
2.0
4,314
Ranked By Fat Name, Appraisal Score Owner
Fat
Duncan Hibrite of Family Hill, E-93% 16,070 Ryan A. Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash. Queen-Acres Barber Booper, VG-88% 14,128 Rebeccah Lippy, Keymar, Md. Chyle Land Dairy Jim Acorn, E-93% 14,007 Jason Chyle, Pleasant Mount, Pa. Funk Duncan Baclava, E-93% 13,121 Jeff D. Schweigert, Hopedale, Ill. SC Millie, E-93% 12,492 Paul C. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y. Select Lily of Mainstream, E-91% 12,135 Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden, Wash. Longview Lester Rose, E-91% 11,454 Timothy and Patricia Everett, Sharon Springs, N.Y. Sun Valley Highmark Jo, VG-85% 11,405 Sun Valley Farm, Cloverdale, Ore. Avon Road DC Pop, E-93% 11,279 Alison Strandberg, Alma Center, Wis. Berrys Select Sapphire Sloan-ET, VG-85% 10,821 Deborah C. Osborn and Paul L. Stiles, Keymar, Md.
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Milk Protein Avg. Daily Production (pounds) Fat Milk Protein Days 343,620 12,601
2.8
60.2
2.2
5,706
295,202 10,127
4.0
83.8
2.9
3,523
216,658
7,752
4.0
62.6
2.2
3,459
276,392
9,925
2.5
52.4
1.9
5,275
252,355
8,743
3.1
62.8
2.2
4,021
257,705
9,080
4.4
93.4
3.3
2,759
245,500
8,585
2.7
56.9
2.0
4,314
246,880
8,872
2.8
60.7
2.2
4,065
222,273
7,806
3.5
68.6
2.4
3,240
255,952
8,961
2.8
67.0
2.3
3,816
hree cows will be honored for outstanding production on June 25, 2010, during the Jersey Breeders Banquet held in conjunction with the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. in Portland, Ore. With her most recent lifetime totals for milk, fat and protein, Duncan Hibrite of Family Hill, owned by Ryan A. Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash., has set new all-time lifetime benchmarks for all measures for the third consecutive year. “Hibrite” produced 343,620 lbs. milk, 16,070 lbs. fat and 12,601 lbs. protein in 5,706 days and 12 lactations. She will receive the Ogston Trophy for milk production for the fifth consecutive year and be honored with the High Lawn Trophy for fat production and the Edyvean Farm Trophy for protein production for the fourth time. Also being recognized in Portland will be Prairie Harbour Legion Jopai, owned by Prairie Harbour Jerseys LLC, Glencoe, Minn., winner of the President’s Trophy and Hi-Land Paramount Patric, owned by Jory Fremstad, Westby, Wis., winner of the Hilmar Cheese Yield Trophy. The 2009 Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest recognizes cows alive as of December 31, 2009, who produced a minimum of 200,000 lbs. milk, 9,500 lbs. fat or 7,500 lbs. protein. Only DHIR production credits were used to calculate the standings. Twenty-four cows were nominated for the contest. Fourteen of these cows produced lifetime totals greater than 225,000 lbs. milk, 17 produced more than 10,000 lbs. fat and 13 made totals in excess of 8,000 lbs. protein. As a group, the top 15 in each category averaged 255,948 lbs. milk, 11,920 lbs. fat and 9,008 lbs. protein. The group had daily production averages of 64.2 lbs. milk, 3.05 lbs. fat and 2.21 lbs. protein. For the fourth consecutive year, “Hibrite” has swept all categories of the AJCA Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest. The Excellent-93% daughter of Highland Magic Duncan, GJPI -79, turned 20 years old in December 2009 and her average daily production stands at 60.2 lbs. milk, 2.8 lbs. fat and 2.2 lbs. protein. “Hibrite” has a dozen completed lactations—seven of them over 20,000 lbs. milk—and a best 305-day record of 23,620 lbs. milk, 1,101 lbs. fat and 852 lbs. protein at 9-8. (continued to page 21)
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She made her debut among the top 10 places in the lifetime production contest in 2003, ranked fifth for protein, sixth for milk and ninth for fat. By 2005, she had earned the top spot for milk and the following year led all cows in all production categories. In 2007, she set new all-time records for milk, fat and protein. Longevity and top production are hallmarks of “Hibrite’s” cow family. Her dam, Belvidere Saint Hibiscus, Excellent-93%, topped the milk and protein categories in 2001 and her daughter, Family Hill Boomer Brite Hilite, Excellent-90%, ranked ninth for milk in 2004. “Hibrite” was bred by Kelle J. Weisberg, Enumclaw, Wash. Queen-Acres Barber Booper, bred and owned by Rebeccah Lippy, Keymar, Md., retained her second place for all production measures in the lifetime production contest this year with 295,202 lbs. milk, 14,128 lbs. fat and 10,127 lbs. protein in 3,523 days. The Very Good-88% daughter of WF/L&M Duncan Barber-ET, GJPI -9, calved in June 2009 and added 11,310 lbs. milk, 565 lbs. fat and 381 lbs. protein to her lifetime totals in 235 days during the calendar year. The 13-year-old has average daily production of 83.8 lbs. milk, 4.0 lbs. fat and 2.9 lbs. protein—the second high daily average for milk, fat and protein among the top 10 placings in each division—and her best record of 8-0 365 40,616 4.9% 1,992 3.4% 1,366 DHIR ranks as the 20th high milk record of all times. Moving up in the rankings in the 2009 lifetime production contest was Funk Duncan Baclava. The Excellent-93% “Duncan” daughter ranked third for milk and protein and fourth for fat with lifetime credits of 276,392 lbs. milk, 13,121 lbs. fat and 9,925 lbs. protein in 5,276 days. “Baclava” is owned by Jeff D. Sweigert, Hopedale, Ill. She celebrated her 19th birthday in May at Maple Lawn Farm and has average daily production of 52.4 lbs. milk, 2.5 lbs. fat and 1.9 lbs. protein. “Baclava” made her debut in the 2006 AJCA Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest ranked seventh for milk and protein and eighth for fat and has steadily climbed in the rankings since. She has 14 completed lactations—two of them in excess of 20,000 lbs. milk—and an m.e. average of 18,437–874–654. “Baclava” was bred by Funk Jerseys, Liberty, Ill. A newcomer to the lifetime production contest, Select Lily of Mainstream, ranks fourth for milk and protein behind “Baclava” and sixth for fat with lifetime credits of 257,705 lbs. milk, 12,135 lbs. fat and
The Winners of the President’s Trophy The President’s Trophy is an annual award recognizing the high-record cow on official AJCA testing programs of the previous year. Since 1990, it has been awarded to the cow completing the top record for m.e. pounds protein. Previously, it was awarded on the basis of standardized 3.5% fat, 3.2% protein yield (1987–1989); 4% fat-corrected milk (FCM) (1983–1986); dollar value (1975–1982); m.e. milk record (1964–1974); high m.e. fat record (1961–1963); and prior to 1961, to the high actual fat record. 1923 Lads Iota 1924 Darling Jolly Lassie 1925 Madeline of Hillside 1926 Killingly Torono Lass 1927 Red Lady 1928 Abigail of Hillside 1929 The Lions Lilac 1930 Imp. Cancalaise 1931 Rinda Rosaires Tessie 1932,1933 None 1934 Stockwell April Pogis of HP 1935 Stockwell April Pogis of HP 1936 Sultanes Magnolia Belle 1937 None 1938 Sybil Tessie Lorna 1939 None 1940 Dairylike Maid Cleo 1941,1942 None 1943 Missionary Noble Alice 1944 Blossom May of Redmond 1945 Welcome Volunteer Tiff 1946 Volunteer Shining Pearl 1947 Sparkling Sirs Bambo 1948 Opal Crystal Lady 1949 Orrland Signal Vol Sable 1950 Wonderful Bowlina Sue 1951 Blossom Susie of Remond 1952 Orrland Signal Vol Sable 1953 June Volunteer Fantasy 1954 Sir Challenger Marie Anna 1955 Volunteer Noble Alice 1956 SWV Radiant Sable 1957 Marlu Commando Mannequin 1958 Victory Lads Sable 1959 Signal Sable Knight Doris 1960 Envoy Jewels Cheryl 1961 Tristram Basil Susan 1962 Dandymac Beacon Marilyn 1963 Marlu Commando Bravo Duchess 1964 Tristram Remus Joan 1965 Victory S C Welcome Fan 1966 Pinnacle Jester Vol. Janice 1967 Ettas Sparkle 1968 Fairview Miladys Duchess 1969 The Trademarks Sable Fashion 1970 Basil Lucy Minnie Pansy 1971 Victory Pixy Accent 1972 Fairview Jester Melody 1973 VTD Bas Sable 1974 Rocky Hill Debbie 1st 1975 Rocky Hill Debbie 1st 1976 Rocky Hill Debbie 1st 1977 Rocky Hill Debbie Rockal 1978 Basil Lucy Minnie Pansy 1979 Rocky Hill Favorite Deb 1980 Rocky Hill Favorite Deb 1981 Forest Glen Model QS Gem 1982 Butterfield Expo Samantha 1983 Samson Leader Lill 1984 SLJ Faithful Mary Francis 1985 Jersey Nooks Saint X 1986 SLJ Faithful Mary Francis 1987 Supreme Pompey Samson E106 1988 Mile Creek Fascinator Cinnamon 1989 Forest Glen Duncan Gemini 1990 Barbs Duncan Day 1991 Sun Valley Sooner Sunday 1992 AU Tillies Legend Twinkie
18,632 16,425 20,624 15,556 19,608 23,677 13,844 18,822 15,592
1,048 1,141 1,044 882 1,029 927 927 1,072 1,043
17,880 16,187 14,247
1,218 1,081 1,043
17,121
1,021
15,303
1,038
19,390 1,038 18,604 1,072 19,416 1,077 18,016 1,081 14,959 959 20,084 1,064 19,497 1,223 17,062 1,080 21,243 1,210 16,130 1,052 20,097 1,319 17,506 1,048 19,161 1,097 21,830 1,259 21,100 1,168 17,196 1,097 17,998 1,056 14,682 1,057 16,118 1,016 20,476 1,159 14,968 941 20,989 1,042 22,719 1,258 23,430 985 27,275 1,294 23,177 1,015 25,250 1,299 23,860 1,200 25,290 1,371 24,590 1,236 27,900 1,451 25,410 1,356 25,890 1,386 $2,635 30,020 1,719 3,557 28,150 1,418 3,156 27,360 1,267 3,241 30,530 1,605 4,273 25,750 1,343 3,935 23,380 1,271 3,818 28,450 1,648 4,821 28,010 4% FCM 28,439 4% FCM 30,350 4% FCM 29,448 4% FCM 32,980 std. 3.5% F, 3.2% P 37,920 std. 3.5% F, 3.2% P 34,752 std. 3.5% F, 3.2% P 1,112 lbs. protein 1,415 lbs. protein 1,197 lbs. protein (continued to page 22)
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The Winners of the President’s Trophy (continued from page 21)
1993 Hiding Honey of Star Jersey–ET 1994 Beths Magical Lana 1995 Lanis Lexi of Star Jersey 1996 Hildas History of Star Jersey–ET 1997 Star Jersey Lucky 1998 Star Jersey Berretta Harmony 1999 Ace High DC Honey Bun 2000 Lani of Star Jersey 2001 Normandell Khan Ariel 2002 Mainstream Berretta Joy 2003 Mainstream Berretta Joy 2004 Bridon Juno Bango 2005 Queen-Acres Millenium Sunflower 2006 Sweet Peas Imperial Kassie 2007 Queen-Acres Deliverance Figi 2008 Mainstream Barkly Jubilee 2009 Prairie Harbour Legion Jopai
Production Award Winners (continued from page 21)
9,080 lbs. protein. The milk and component queen owned by Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden, Wash., made the production in just 2,759 days and seven lactations. Her average daily production of 93.4 lbs. milk, 4.4 lbs. fat and 3.3 lbs. protein leads that of all other matriarchs ranked among the top 10. The Excellent-91% daughter of Altheas Select-ET, GJPI -38, has six consecutive lactations over 30,000 lbs. milk. Her 7-8 record of 39,640 lbs. milk, 1,977 lbs. fat and 1,402 lbs. protein in 365 days, with a cheese yield equivalent of 4,847 lbs., ranks as the 24th high cheese yield record of all times. “Lily’s” most recent record of 31,190 lbs. milk, 1,464 lbs. fat, 1,030 lbs. protein and 3,557 lbs. cheese yield is third for milk, fat and cheese yield and sixth for protein on the National Class Leader list for cows 10 years and older. “Lily” is 12 years old and was bred by neighboring Jersey breeder, John E. Blankenship, also of Lynden. Another matriarch making her debut among the top 10 rankings of the AJCA Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest is Beachy Berretta Spice, Excellent-92%, owned by Heartland Jerseys, Seneca, Kan. She ranked fifth for milk and seventh for protein with lifetime credits of 257,004 lbs. milk, 10,294 lbs. fat and 8,911 lbs. protein in 3,422 days. The 13-year-old is sired by Mason Boomer Sooner Berretta, GJPI +29, and has average daily production of 75.1 lbs. milk, 3.0 lbs. fat and 2.6 lbs. protein. She has seven lactations over 23,000 lbs. milk and a best record of 8-6 305 3x 28,380 4.0% 1,126 3.4% 962 92DCR. Her most recent record of 27,760 lbs. milk, 1,236 lbs. fat and 972 lbs. protein, with a cheese yield equivalent of 3,323 lbs., ranks 10th for milk and cheese yield on the National Class Leader list for cows 10 years and older. “Spice” was bred by Harley S. Beachy, Hutchinson, Kan. Page 22
1,269 lbs. protein 1,122 lbs. protein 1,465 lbs. protein 1,310 lbs. protein 1,358 lbs. protein 1,459 lbs. protein 1,448 lbs. protein 1,422 lbs. protein 1,529 lbs. protein 1,467 lbs. protein 1,284 lbs. protein 1,289 lbs. protein 1,464 lbs. protein 1,643 lbs. protein 1,510 lbs. protein 1,501 lbs. protein 1,433 lbs. protein
One of the leading ladies at Chyle-Land Dairy in Pleasant Mount, Pa., earned the third spot for fat with lifetime credits of 216,658 lbs. milk, 14,007 lbs. fat and 7,752 lbs. protein in 3,459 days. Chyle Land Dairy Jim Acorn, bred and owned by Jason Chyle, is sired by Forest Glen Glenwood Jim-ET, GJPI -19, and appraised Excellent-93%. “Acorn’s” average daily production is 62.6 lbs. milk, 4.0 lbs. fat and 2.2 lbs. protein. The 13-year-old has six lactations over 21,000 lbs. milk and a best record of 4-11 295 23,010 4.2% 976 3.6% 836 93DCR. She is a model of Jersey reproductive efficiency, calving for the first time at 1-11 and completing her ninth lactation shortly after her 12th birthday. SC Millie, owned by Paul Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y., rounded out the top five placings in the fat division of the lifetime production contest with 252,355 lbs. milk, 12,492 lbs. fat and 8,743 lbs. protein in 4,021 days. With the production, “Millie” also ranked eighth for milk and ninth for protein. This is her second appearance in the lifetime production contest as she placed sixth for fat and eighth for milk in last year’s competition. “Millie” is an Excellent-93% daughter of Sooner Centurion-ET, GJPI +3, with average daily production of 62.8 lbs. milk, 3.1 lbs. fat and 2.2 lbs. protein. She has six records over 20,000 lbs. milk and made 30,210 lbs. milk, 1,377 lbs. fat and 950 lbs. protein in 305 days in her fourth lactation. She sent two sons to A.I. Chittenden purchased “Millie” from her breeder, Cedarcrest Farms, Faunsdale, Ala., as a two-year-old at the Cedarcrest Sale in April 1999. Berrys Select Sapphire Sloane-ET moved up a spot from last year to place fifth in the protein division of this year’s lifetime production competition with 255,952 lbs. milk, 10,821 lbs. fat and 8,961 lbs. protein in 3,816 days. “Sloane,” owned by Deborah C. Osborn and Paul L. Stiles, Keymar, Md.,
is a herdmate to “Booper” and a paternal sister to “Lily.” The Very Good-85% “Select” daughter has average daily production of 67.0 lbs. milk, 2.8 lbs. fat and 2.3 lbs. protein. The 12-year-old calved in February 2009 and added 18,974 lbs. milk, 800 lbs. fat and 700 lbs. protein to her lifetime totals during the calendar year. She has a best record of 6-5 365 36,986 4.1% 1,529 3.4% 1,248 DHIR. “Sloane” was bred by Berry College, Mount Berry, Ga. President’s Trophy and Hilmar Cheese Yield Trophy The President’s Trophy is awarded annually to the Jersey cow with the highest m.e. protein record during the test year. The Hilmar Cheese Yield Trophy is presented to the cow with the highest yield of 38% moisture Cheddar cheese, calculated from actual production of no more than 305 days and completed during the calendar year. Prairie Harbour Legion Jopai, owned by Tim and Wendy Klaustermeier of Prairie Harbour Jerseys LLC, will receive the President’s Trophy. The Excellent-90% daughter of BW Legion, GJPI +144, produced a record with an m.e. of 36,798– 1,776–1,433 at 4-4. “Jopai’s” actual 305-day record of 34,630 lbs. milk, 1,713 lbs. fat and 1,369 lbs. protein ranks second for protein and eighth for milk among junior four-year-olds on the National Class Leader list. Hi-Land Paramount Patric, owned by Jory Fremstad, will be honored with the Hilmar Cheese Yield Trophy. In her fourth lactation, “Patric” produced a record of 5-1 305 3x 35,650 6.0% 2,130 3.9% 1,391 93DCR 4,815C. The component queen is sired by Rock Ella Paramount-ET, GJPI +93, and appraised Excellent-90%. The record is also the current National Class Leader for fat, protein and cheese yield among cows 5-9 years-of-age and ranks 14th in breed history for fat. Other cows that ranked among the top 10 in the competition for the Hilmar Cheese Yield Trophy were: Mainstream Jace Shelly, owned by Randy and Jana Kortus; Ahlem Paramount Cora 2984, owned by William Ahlem Jr., Hilmar, Calif., with 4,252 lbs.; Schirm Rocket Vintage-ET and Mainstream Jace Mauai, owned by Michael R. Kortus, Lynden, Wash., with 4,228 lbs. and 4,173 lbs., respectively; Mainstream Barkly Sheraton and Mainstream Rocket Jada, owned by Randy and Jana Kortus, with 4,030 lbs. and 4,016 lbs., respectively; Michael Centurion Darla, owned by Kaila and Colin Wussow, Cecil, Wis., with 3,999 lbs.; and Ahlem Paramount Jan 2708, owned by William Ahlem Jr., with 3,993 lbs. JERSEY JOURNAL
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County Fairgrounds, Arlington, Minn. JULY 3—ILLINOIS STATE PARISH SHOW, hosted by Ropp Jersey Farm, Normal, Ill. JULY 25—DELAWARE JERSEY FUTURITY, 8:00 p.m.; Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington, Del. JULY 26— DELAWARE 4-H JERSEY SHOW, 9:00 a.m.; Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington, Del. JULY 29— DELAWARE JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, 6:00 p.m.; Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington, Del. JULY 29—DELAWARE OPEN JERSEY SHOW, 6:00 p.m.; Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington, Del. JULY 31—ALL CALIFORNIA JERSEY SHOW, 2:00 p.m.; California State Fairgrounds, Sacramento, Calif. AUG. 3—BANGOR STATE FAIR 4-H JERSEY SHOW, 10:00 a.m.; Maine State Fairgrounds, Bangor, Maine. AUG. 5—OHIO STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOW, 10:00 a.m.; Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio. AUG. 6—OHIO STATE FAIR OPEN HEIFER SHOW, 10:00 a.m.; Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio. AUG. 7—OHIO STATE FAIR OPEN COW SHOW, 9:00 a.m.; Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio. AUG. 17—IOWA STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, 7:30 a.m.; Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa. AUG. 18—WISCONSIN STATE JERSEY SHOW, 9:00 a.m.; Central Wis. Farigrounds, Marshfield, Wis.; Chad Ryan, judge. AUG. 20—ILLINOIS STATE FAIR JERSEY OPEN SHOW, 8:00 a.m.; Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill.; Jeff Core, Salvisa, Ky., judge. AUG. 20—MISSOURI STATE FAIR JERSEY OPEN SHOW, 2:30 p.m.; Coliseum, Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Mo. AUG. 21—ILLINOIS STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, 1:00 p.m.; Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. Chad Ryan, Waukon, Iowa, judge. AUG. 21—MISSOURI STATE FAIR YOUTH JERSEY HEIFER SHOW, 6:30 p.m.; Coliseum, Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Mo. AUG. 22—MISSOURI STATE FAIR YOUTH JERSEY COW SHOW, 10:30 a.m.; Coliseum, Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Mo. SEPT. 3—COLORADO STATE FAIR OPEN AND JUNIOR HEIFER SHOW, 11:00 a.m.; Colorado State Fairgrounds, Pueblo, Colo. SEPT. 4—COLORADO STATE FAIR JUNIOR AND OPEN JERSEY COW SHOW, 9:00 a.m.; Pueblo, Colo. SEPT. 6—EASTERN IDAHO STATE FAIR JERSEY YOUTH SHOW, 10:00 a.m.; Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds, Blackfoot, Idaho. S E P T. 1 7 — N AT I O N A L DA I RY C AT T L E CONGRESS 100 TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW, National Dairy Cattle Congress, Waterloo, Iowa. SEPT. 18—PENNSYLVANIA STATE JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, 9:00 a.m.; Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, Pa. SEPT. 20—MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, 8:00 a.m.; Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, Pa.; Dr. Doug Evans, Georgetown, N.Y., judge. SEPT. 22—MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL JERSEY SHOW, heifers and dry cows; 1:00 p.m.; Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, Pa.; Ryan Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash., judge. SEPT. 23—MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL JERSEY SHOW, cows; 9:00 p.m.; Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, Pa.; Ryan Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash., judge. SEPT. 28—CENTRAL NATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, bulls and heifers; Alliant Energynh Center, Madison, Wis.; 1:00 p.m.; Kelly Barbee, Concord, N.C., judge. SEPT. 29—CENTRAL NATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, cows; Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.; 7:30 a.m.; Kelly Barbee, Concord, N.C., judge. OCT. 10—ARKANSAS STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, Little Rock, Ark. NOV. 6—THE ALL AMERICAN JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:00 a.m.; Craig Padgett, Waynesburg, Ky., judge. NOV. 7—NATIONAL JERSEY JUG FUTURITY, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 1:00 p.m.; Robert Jarrell, Corbyville, Ont., judge. NOV. 8—THE ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:00 a.m.; Hank VanExel, Lodi, Calif., judge.
June 2010
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AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings Portland, Oregon Invitation
The Oregon Jersey Breeders invite you to join us in Portland, Ore., for the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., June 23-26, 2010.
General Chair: Garry Hansen Phone: 503/805-4411 Email: ladylane@web-ster.com Finance Chair: Pat Gourley Phone: 503/334-7406 Email: pgourley@windermere.com Hotel Information
Deadline for Registration: June 15, 2010
Headquarters is the DoubleTree Hotel Portland, 1000 NE Multnomah Street, Portland, OR 97232. Rooms are $129 for single or double. Call 503/281-6111 for reservations before May 31, 2010, and request AJCA block for convention rates. Overnight parking is $9.00 per day. Public transportation from the airport to the hotel using the TriMet is available for a nominal fee. Purchase tickets and board the TriMet near baggage claim; take the Red Line to Lloyd Center. The DoubleTree Hotel is across the street from the train station.
Annual Meeting Schedule Wednesday, June 23 1:00 p.m. Registration opens 4:00 p.m. Seminar (speaker to be announced) 6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception Childcare available through end of banquet 7:00 p.m. Young Jersey Breeders’ Recognition Banquet Thursday, June 24 6:00 a.m. Registration opens 6:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet 8:00 a.m. Tour to Tillamook, Ore., including Tillamook Cheese Factory, Martin Dairy LLC (home of Cal-Mart Jerseys), Sun Valley Jerseys and Sunset Canyon Jerseys. Box lunch provided at Cape Kiwanda. Dinner and AJCC Research Foundation Benefit Auction at Sunset Canyon Jerseys. Friday, June 25 6:30 a.m. Registration opens 6:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet 8:00 a.m. 52nd Annual Meeting of National All-Jersey Inc. 10:00 a.m. Talk Jersey judging (open to public)
11:00 a.m. Buses leave for Forest Glen Meadows Open golf outing 11:00 a.m. Optional tour to Portland’s Rose Garden and Japanese Garden, offering the best view of Mount Hood. 5:00 p.m. Talk Jersey Showcase and Awards Ceremony 5:30 p.m. Artisan Cheese Tasting and Social Childcare available through end of banquet 7:00 p.m. Jersey Breeders’ Banquet Saturday, June 26 6:00 a.m. Registration opens 6:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet 7:30 a.m. 142nd Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association 10:30 a.m. Buses leave for Desert Park Jerseys and lunch 12:30 p.m. Optional Tour for Adults: Buses leave for Oregon State University from Desert Park Jerseys 1:30 p.m. Optional Tour for Adults: Buses leave for winery tour and tasting from Desert Park Jerseys 6:00 p.m. 53rd National Heifer Sale at Forest Glen Oaks
Junior Schedule for the 2010 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings (ages 9-20) Wednesday, June 23 4:00 p.m. Jersey Youth Challenge: Genomics Lab 6:00 p.m. Evening of pizza, pool and games Thursday, June 24 8:00 a.m. Continuation of Jersey Youth Challenge, with tour to Tillamook Cheese Factory, Martin Dairy LLC (home of Cal-Mart Jerseys), Sun Valley Jerseys and Sunset Canyon Jerseys. Box lunch provided at Cape Kiwanda. Dinner at Sunset Canyon Jerseys. Friday, June 25 10:00 a.m. Judging for Talk Jersey public speaking contest
2:00 p.m. Optional Tour to Oregon Museum of Science & Industry 5:00 p.m. Talk Jersey Showcase and Awards Ceremony 5:30 p.m. Youth social, followed by Junior Banquet and Dance
Saturday, June 26 10:30 a.m. Buses leave for Desert Park Jerseys and lunch 12:30 p.m. Buses leave for Oregon State University. Tour includes visit to OSU veterinary school, food science building and dairy farm. Presentations focus on Jersey-specific research and cheese making research being done at the university. 6:00 p.m. 53rd National Heifer Sale at Forest Glen Oaks
The high seller of the Midwest Spring Special Sale was Judes Fad, purchased by the Fad Syndicate for $26,900 and consigned by Mike Rider, far left. Members of the Fad Syndicate include Pat Elmore, second right, Mike Rider and Nelson Farm, represented by Greg Nelson, third left, and Ole Nelson, far right. Also pictured are Minnesota Jersey Queen, Amanda Mohr, Robert Yeoman, center, and Ron Mosser, third right. At the halter is Kate Heeren and in the box are Andrew Vander Muelen, pedigrees, Ron Ratliff, auctioneer, and Norm Peterson.
Underground PT Mamie-ET was the second high seller at $15,300. The reigning Reserve Grand Champion of the New York State Fair Junior Show was purchased by Craig Martin, far right, and consigned by Kennedy Crothers. Also pictured are Greg Nelson, far left, sale manager, Minnesota Jersey Queen Amanda Mohr and Robert Yeoman, sale staff. At the halter is Mary Franz and in the box are Andrew VanderMuelen, Ron Ratliff and Norm Peterson. All photos courtesy Danielle Nauman.
$26,900 High Seller for Midwest Spring Sale
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ast year’s fourth high-grossing and fifth high-averaging sale—the Midwest Spring Special Sale—found success again in 2010 when 90 lots crossed the auction block in Rochester, Minn., for an average of $3,410.28 and a gross of $306,925. The high seller brought $26,900 and another dozen head sold for $5,000 or more on April 10. This year’s average surpassed last year’s mark by more than $40 and the sale’s threeyear average exceeds $3,535. A full sister to the Intermediate Champion of the 2000 All American Jersey Show—Judes Kim—caught the eye of many potential bidders, but it was the Fad Syndicate of Elizabethtown, Ky., that placed the final bid of $26,900 on the day’s high seller. The syndicate comprised of Pat Elmore, Mike Rider and Nelson Farm purchased Judes Fad, a fancy-uddered two-year-old sired by Curtsey Duncan Jude-ET, GJPI -56. “Fad” appraised Very Good-87% as a milking yearling and has a first lactation m.e. of 21,186—844—754. She is due in early July to SV Duaiseoir Harvard-ET, PA JPI -74, a son of Shamrock DuaiseoirET, GJPI -153, out of Pleasant Valley Prime Heather, Excellent-96%, reigning Grand Champion of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Jersey Show. In addition to her title of Intermediate Champion, “Fad’s” full sister was named Grand Champion of the Maryland State Fair in 2000. A year earlier, she was the All American Milking Yearling and stood first in her class at the Central National Page 26
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Sale Analysis
Avg. Price Total Value
33 Cows, two years and over 1 under 3 mos., s.w.d. 18 Bred heifers 11 Open yearlings 25 Heifer calves 3 Choice of calves
$4,493.94 $148,300 700.00 700 2,502.78 450,050 1,813.64 19,950 2,845.00 71,125 7,266.67 21,800
90 Lots edian price M
$3,410.28 $306,925 $2,100.00
Sale Management: Greg and Ole Nelson Auctioneer: Ron Ratliff
Jersey Show. Their dam is a Very Good-88% daughter of Patrick Maxima 7R, PA JPI -132. The next three dams are also Very Good. “Fad” was consigned by Michael Hardy Rider, Upton, Ky. Craig Martin, Olivet, Mich., was the final bidder on the second high seller, Underground PT Mamie-ET. Martin purchased the potential eighth-generation Excellent for $15,300. “Mamie” is sired by Gil-Bar Sparkler Primetime, JPI -118, and sold due to Forest Glen Avery Action-ET, GJPI +94, in mid-May. The three-year-old was appraised Very Good-88% in her first lactation and is projected to 15,837 lbs. milk, 1,002 lbs. fat and 700 lbs. protein at 2-4. “Mamie” was tapped as Reserve Grand Champion of the New York State Fair Junior Show and earned the blue ribbon in the senior two-year-old class of the open show in 2009. She has two Very Good and two
Excellent maternal sisters. Their dam is an Excellent-93% daughter of Shell Ray Imp J Nate-ET, JPI -77, with 20,241 lbs. milk, 1,099 lbs. fat and 793 lbs. protein in 365 days in her third lactation. “Mamie’s” grandam is Excellent-90%. Her third dam, Enniskillen Ren Mamie, Excellent-93%, has a best record of 8-0 365 19,851 4.8% 944 3.6% 703. Her fifth dam is Enniskillen Surville Mamie, SUPEX-2E (CAN), second-place mature cow at the 1989 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. “Mamie” was consigned by Kennedy Crothers, Pitcher, N.Y. The third high seller—Edgebrook Nevada Nibbles—crossed the auction block at the Olmstead County Fairgrounds for $12,900. The Very Good-89% twoyear-old was purchased by Nelson Farm and Mike Dilly of Dassel, Minn. She is sired by Huronia Connection Nevada 27L, JPI -85, and due to Hollylane Jewels Jackknife-ET in mid-June. “Nibbles” placed first in the junior two-year-old class at the Iowa State Fair in 2009 and is projected to 17,083 lbs. milk, 960 lbs. fat and 588 lbs. protein in her first lactation. Her Excellent-92% dam, sired by Giprat Belles Jade-ET, JPI +6, has six completed lactations and a best record of 5-4 305 21,590 4.1% 893 3.4% 732 78DCR. Her grandam is appraised Excellent-90% and has three records over 19,200 lbs. milk, 860 lbs. fat and 670 lbs. protein. “Nibbles” was consigned by Mike and Brenda Dilly and Bradley and Brian (continued to page 29)
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Midwest Spring Sale
Steinridge Request Kiwi-ET, heifer calf 9 mos............... 3,200 (Jason Steinlage and Ashley Bushman, Calmar, Iowa) Allison, Corey and Nicole Popp, Rice, Minn. Kipps Comerica Ameilia, heifer calf 7 mos.................... 3,100 (Thomas and Nicholas Kipp, Hazel Green, Wis.)
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Arthur, Montour, Iowa. A maternal sister to the reigning National Grand Champion, Ratliff Price Alicia, sold for the fourth high price of the day when she was purchased by the partnership of Ashley and Megan Bushman and Jason Steinlage, Calmar, Iowa, for $12,700. The Iowa Jersey breeders dug deep in their pockets for Lot 1, Ratliff Jade Alexis-ET, an 11-monthold “Jade” daughter out of Bridon Ethan Almond. The Excellent-91% “Almond” made her best record of 20,260 lbs. milk, 1,071 lbs. fat and 716 lbs. protein at 5-5. “Almond” is backed by Rozeview Dorie D Rachel, Excellent-95%, Reserve Intermediate Champion of The All American Jersey Show in 2002. “Rachel” has two records over 19,450 lbs. milk, 800 lbs. fat and 700 lbs. protein. The next two dams are VG 85 and EX 90-2E, respectively, in Canada. “Alexis” was consigned by Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan. The cow cataloged behind “Alexis” as Lot 2 garnered the fifth high price of the day. Tera Koebel, Three Oaks, Mich., selected the reigning Reserve Intermediate Champion of The All American Jersey Show—Gadget Jade of Edgebrook—for $12,000. The threeyear-old “Jade” daughter is appraised Excellent-91% and sold due to Shamrock Giller, JPI -252, in late September. Her dam is an Excellent-90% daughter of Bridon Jamaica-ET, GJPI -84, with a four lactation m.e. average of 19,083– 803–687. Her Very Good-84% grandam is sired by Mason Boomer Sooner Berretta, GJPI +29. Her third dam, Greenridge Lester Pretty Lady, Very Good-88%, has two lactations over 20,000 lbs. milk, 950 lbs. fat and 750 lbs. protein. “Gadget” was consigned by Patty Dilly, Montour, Iowa. Sales $3,000 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Fad Syndicate/Pat Elmore, Mike Rider and Nelson Farm, Elizabethtown, Ky. Judes Fad, cow 2 yrs.................................................. $26,900 (Michael Hardy Rider, Upton, Ky.) Craig A. Martin, Olivet, Mich. Underground PT Mamie-ET, cow 3 yrs........................ 15,300 (Kennedy Crothers, Pitcher, N.Y.) Nelson Farm and Mike Dilly, Dassel, Minn. Edgebrook Nevada Nibbles, cow 2 yrs........................ 12,900 (Mike and Brenda Dilly and Bradley and Brian Arthur, Montour, Iowa) Ashley and Megan Bushman and Jason Steinlage, Calmar, Iowa Ratliff Jade Alexis-ET, heifer calf 11 mos..................... 12,700 (Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan.) Tera Koebel, Three Oaks, Mich. Gadget Jade of Edgebrook, cow 3 yrs. . ..................... 12,000 (Patty Dilly, Montour, Iowa) Travis Lehnertz, Plainview, Minn. First choice female sired by Hollylane Renaissance and out of Pleasant Nook F Prize Circus.................................... 9,100 (Ryan Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash.) Russell Subject, South Hero, Vt. KCJF Tracers Calista, cow 2 yrs.................................... 8,000 (Brady Core, Salvisa, Ky.)
June 2010
Gold Nugget Sale The Gold Nugget Sale was held in conjunction with the Midwest Spring Special Sale. Open to juniors, the sale offered three lots for an average of $1,433.33. Edgebrook Nevada Nibbles was the third high seller at $12,900. She was purchased by the partnership of Nelson Farm, represented by Greg Nelson, far left, and Ole Nelson, far right, and Mike Dilly, second left. She was consigned by Mike and Brenda Dilly and Bradley and Brian Arthur. Pictured with “Nibbles” are Minnesota Jersey Queen Amanda Mohr, Robert Yeoman, back, and Ron Mosser, second right. At the halter is Ashley Schroeder and in the box are Andrew Vander Muelen, pedigrees, Ron Ratliff, auctioneer, and Norm Peterson. Nelson Farm, Dassel, Minn. First choice female sired by Select-Scott Minister-ET and out of Stephan Sparkler Vera-ET......................................... 8,000 (Greg and Joel Bourne, Ansonia, Ohio) Kan Do Kitten, open yearling 15 mos............................ 3,000 (Bonnie Sue Rider, Upton, Ky.) Elliotts Valiant Raquel-ET, cow 2 yrs.............................. 3,000 (Ernest W. Kueffner, Boonsboro, Md.) Cody and Stephen Schniedermeyer, Matt Linehan and Nicholas Kipp, Skidmore, Mo. Starline Centurion Lacey, cow 3 yrs............................... 7,250 (Patrick and Carlena Gallagher, Decorah, Iowa) Stephen and Cody Schniedermeyer, Skidmore, Mo. Package of Marshfield Senior Ella, cow 2 yrs., and NKipps Dream Eva, heifer calf 3 mos......................................... 6,500 (Nicolas Kipp, Hazel Green, Wis.) John Lundin, Mesa, Ariz. Maggies Legion Margo, cow 2 yrs................................. 6,000 (Nelson Farm, Dassel, Minn.) Spatz Cattle Company, Lititz, Pa. Kipps Comerica Arrival-ET, bred heifer 18 mos............. 5,350 (Abby M. Kipp, Hazel Green, Wis.) Mapleview Dairy, Clinton, Mich. Ratliff Sambo Karamel-ET, heifer calf 6 mos................. 5,050 (Ron and Christy Ratliff) Jason Luttropp, Berlin, Wis. Ratliff Mason Luvly-ET, bred heifer 2 yrs....................... 4,900 (Ron and Christy Ratliff) Roger Riebe, Cumberland, Wis. First choice female sired by Sooner Centurion-ET and out of Smart Remake Enchantment........................................ 4,900 (Craig A. Martin, Olivet, Mich.) Nelson Farm and Phil Suess and Family, Dassel, Minn. Gordons Thunder Sasha, cow 4 yrs............................... 4,650 (Jeff and Alta Mae Core, Salvisa, Ky.) Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan. Bridon Res Exactly, bred heifer 2 yrs............................. 4,200 (Bridon Farms Inc., Paris, Ont.) Katie Olson, Lewiston, Minn. Huronia Jackknife Glimmer 18W, heifer calf 9 mos....... 4,100 (Fred and Ruth Armstrong, Auburn, Ont.) Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams, McConnelsville, Ohio Nature Ridge Indiana Electrafy, heifer calf 8 mos.......... 4,100 (Daniel T. Weness, Le Roy, Minn.) Saber and Associates, Dassel, Minn. MB Iatola Hero, bred heifer 18 mos............................... 4,000 (Michels Bros. Jerseys, Pelican Rapids, Minn.) Iota Comerica Pretty-ET, bred heifer 2 yrs..................... 3,700 (Jason and Kayla Steinlage, Lawler, Iowa) Richard Groves and Steve and Sherry Schniedermeyer, Skidmore, Mo. Huronia Bellevue Cora 9N, cow 6 yrs............................ 3,800 (Nicolas Kipp) W. Phil Gordon, Syracuse, Ind. Suess Sultan Star, cow 2 yrs......................................... 3,600 (Nelson Farm) Susan M. Green, Elsie, Mich. Maple Ridge Iatola Image, heifer calf 6 mos.................. 3,400 (Pete and Michelle Stern, Drumbo, Ont.) Randy Drinkall and Family, Rushford, Minn. Kipps Jade Abby, heifer calf 3 mos................................ 3,400 (Abby M. Kipp) Matt Linehan and Jacob and Nicholas Kipp, Hazel Green, Wis. Kipps Ringmaster Arrival, heifer calf 3 mos................... 3,200 (Thomas Kipp, Hazel Green, Wis.) Brittnee Weness, Ostrander, Minn.
Sale Analysis
Number
Avg. Price Total Value
3 Heifer calves
3 Lots Median price
$1,433.33
$4,300
$1,433.33 $1,000.00
$4,300
Sale Management: Greg and Ole Nelson Auctioneer: Ron Ratliff
Matthew Struss, Courtland, Minn., purchased the high seller, Suess Impuls Amy, for $2,400. “Amy” is a sevenmonth-old daughter of ISDK Q Impuls, GJPI +163. Her Excellent-90% dam is sired by Greenwood Skyline Kent-ET, GJPI -50, and has a seven lactation m.e. average of 19,425–906–683. “Amy” was consigned by Phillip Suess and Family, Grand Meadow, Minn. Sales $900 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Matthew Struss, Courtland, Minn. Suess Impuls Amy, heifer calf 7 mos........................... $2,400 (Phillip Suess and Family, Grand Meadow, Minn.) Marynole Tilly, heifer calf 7 mos..................................... 1,000 (Nelson Farm, Dassel, Minn.) Kelsey Inbody, Arlington, Ohio MB Action Talent, heifer calf 6 mos................................... 900 (Michels Bros. Jerseys, Pelican Rapid, Minn.)
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Bred Heifers Sell Well at Michigan State Sale
The 63rd Michigan State Jersey Sale was held on March 27, 2010. Thirty-two Registered Jerseys crossed the auction block at the Agriculture and Livestock Education Center at Michigan State University in East Lansing for an average of $946.09. The group of seven bred heifers was in strong demand all day, selling for an average of $1,589.29 and accounting for five of the top six prices. Sale Analysis
Number
Avg. Price Total Value
2 Cows, two years and over 7 Bred heifers 7 Open yearlings 16 Heifer calves 32 Lots Median price
$1,600.00 1,589.29 707.14 687.50
$3,200 11,125 4,950 11,000
$946.09 $712.50
$30,275
Sale Management: Michigan Jersey Cattle Club Auctioneer: Charles Chestnut
For the second consecutive year, Susan M. Green, Elsie, Mich., took home the high seller from the Michigan State Sale. She and her daughters, Emily and Sadie, established Vitality Dairy Crew in 2009 and chose Hapalson Force 1975 from this year’s sale for $2,175. “Hapalson Force” is sired by Buttercrest Force, GJPI +84, and sold due to Hapalson Blair Monroe, PA JPI +51, in April. Her dam is a Very Good-87% daughter of Schultz Brook Hallmark, GJPI +49, with two records over 20,000 lbs. milk and a best record of 6-3 305
Hapalson Force 1975 was the high seller, purchased for $2,175 by Susie and Sadie Green, center. She was consigned by Hapalson Jersey Farm, represented by Francis Palmerton, left, and Patty Palmerton, at the halter. In the box is the auctioneer, Chuck Chestnut.
The second high seller, Stevencrest Ringmaster Tigeress, was purchased by Terri and Pat Wittenbach, left. She was consigned by Dorothy and John Bowman, center. At the halter is Alexis Bowman and at her side is Ian Black, who also helped lead animals in the ring.
21,030 4.5% 944 3.4% 709 100DCR. Her Very Good-81% grandam is sired by Duncan Duke of Glenwood, GJPI -76, and has two records over 21,000 lbs. milk, 1,000 lbs. fat and 680 lbs. protein. “Hapalson Force” was consigned by Hapalson Jersey Farm, Fowlerville, Mich. The second high seller was Stevencrest Ringmaster Tigeress, purchased for $1,800 by Patrick and Terri Wittenbach of Ionia, Mich. The fancy two-year-old calved in early March and is sired by Family Hill Ringmaster, GJPI -75. She was Reserve All Michigan Junior Calf in 2008 and Honorable Mention Junior Champion of Michigan’s Southeast District Show the following year. Her dam is Very Good-86% and her grandam and great-grandam are Excellent-90% and Excellent-91%, respectively. “Tigeress” was consigned by John and
Dorothy Bowman and Family, Addison, Mich. Co-volume buyers were Joseph Steury, Quincy, Mich., who purchased two head for $3,400, and Craig Zeinstra, Shelbyville, Mich., who selected three head for $3,400. Rosemary and Dean Norman, Ravenna, Mich., won the raffle calf donated by Jim and Janet Van Buskirk, Carleton, Mich. All proceeds from the sale of raffle tickets were donated in support of the Michigan Junior Jersey Cattle Club. The Normans won JVB Red Hot Benji Char, a junior calf sired by JVB Redhot Belindas Benjy-ET, PA JPI +5, and out of a daughter of Blackys Big Time-ET, GJPI -35. Her grandam and third dam are both Very Good and her Excellent-91% fourth dam has a best record of 6-9 305 24,220 4.5% 1,099 3.6% 873 99DCR. Sales $1,200 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Susan M. Green, Elsie, Mich. Hapalson Force 1975, bred heifer 2 yrs....................... $2,175 (Hapalson Jersey Farm, Fowlerville, Mich.) Patrick and Terri Wittenbach, Ionia, Mich. Stevencrest Ringmaster Tigeress, cow 2 yrs................. 1,800 (John and Dorothy Bowman and Family, Addison, Mich.) Joseph Steury, Quincy, Mich. Hapalson Juan 1979, bred heifer 23 mos...................... 1,750 (Hapalson Jersey Farm) Hapalson Jacinto 1977, bred heifer 2 yrs...................... 1,650 (Hapalson Jersey Farm) Nathan Crambell, Owosso, Mich. JVB Red Hot BC Conception, bred heifer 2 yrs............. 1,700 (Jim and Janet Van Buskirk and Family, Carleton, Mich.) Craig Zeinstra, Shelbyville, Mich. St Matinee Hazel, bred heifer 23 mos. . ........................ 1,500 (Steven Stump, Carleton, Mich.) Stevencrest Apollo Cher, bred heifer 20 mos. .............. 1,200 (William E. Huisjen, Fremont, Mich.) Orin Engelhardt, Sebewaing, Mich. JVB Red Hot Mort Patsy, heifer calf 6 mos. .................. 1,400 (Jim and Janet VanBuskirk, Carleton, Mich.) David Castner, Ovid, Mich. Diversity Austin Victoria-P, cow 4 yrs. ........................... 1,400 (Rosemary and/or Dean Norman, Ravenna, Mich.) Renee Lydia Bok, Defiance, Ohio Vitality Militia Sweet Princess, open yearling 13 mos. . 1,300 (Emily Green, Elsie, Mich.)
Hapalson Jersey Farm The Palmerton Family
11657 Fleming Rd., Fowlerville, MI 48836 517/223-3310 • 517/223-3187 http://www.hapalson.com/
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Michigan Spring Jersey Show
• March 26, 2010, East Lansing, Mich. • Gerald Coughlin, Ontario, Canada, judge • 76 head shown • Sr. and Gr. Champ. female— Cloverfield Big Time Zinnia, Craig A. Martin, Olivet • Res. Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. female—MRJ Rockets Summer Girl, Breview Jerseys, Walnutdale Farms and Tumbleweed Jerseys, Lowell • Int. Champ. female—Clover Field Excitation Godiva, Craig A. Martin • Res. Int. Champ. female—Tenbrink Deluxe Matilda, Mary Costigan, Coopersville • Jr. Champ. female—ZJF Karsons Beauty Belle, Zike Jersey Farm, Morristown, Ind. • Res. Jr. Champ. female— TriKoebel Goal Magnif icent, Tera Koebel, Three Oaks, res. jr. champ. • Premier Breeder—Craig Martin • Premier Exhibitor—Tim Place, Perry
2. Elysian Meadows Fate 6th-ET, Tera Koebel, Three Oaks Dry cow (2 shown) 1. Rock Ella SD Lacey, Bruce Rendon and Craig Martin, Olivet Junior best three females (2 shown) 1. Bruce R. Rendon Best three females (2 shown) 1. Craig Martin Exhibitors Herd (2 shown) 1. Craig Martin Produce of Dam (1 shown) 1. Timothy R. Place Dam and daughter (2 shown) 1. Craig A. Martin
Kevin Lettinga, Aubrey VanLaan and Renee McCauley exhibited the Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion, MRJ Rockets Summer Girl. At the right is Cloverfield Big Time Zinnia, Senior and Grand Champion, exhibited by Craig A. Martin. Presenting their awards are Gerald Coughlin, judge.
Class Winners
Intermediate heifer calf (4 shown) 1. Cloverfield Edwin Twinker, Craig A. Martin, Olivet 2. Penn Willow Wanders, Timothy R. Place, Perry Senior heifer calf (9 shown) 1. New-Direction Attaboy Alexus-ET, Alan D. McCauley, Mercersburg, Pa. 2. Vitality Action Jillian, Sadie Green, Elsie Summer yearling heifer (9 shown) 1. Renfield Edwin Busty, Bruce Rendon and Craig Martin, Olivet 2. JLB Barts C Lynn, Mary Costigan, Coopersville Junior yearling heifer (10 shown) 1. Cloverfield Edwin Little C, Craig A. Martin 2. Lencrest HP Brownie-ET, Emily Green, Elsie Intermediate yearling heifer (5 shown) 1. Taloola Belle Melton, Wayne Melton, Dalanie Melton and Jaysa Melton, Greenfield, Ind. 2. Purple Fever Nevada Crush, Brad Johnson, Rolling Prairie, Ind. Senior yearling (7 shown) 1. ZJF Karsons Beauty Belle (S: ZJF Counciller Karson, D: ZJF Legacy Holly), Zike Jersey Farm, Morristown, Ind., jr. champ. 2. Tri-Koebel Goal Magnificent (S: Cozz Mar TJ Goal, D: Tri-Koebel Council Maggy-ET), Tera Koebel, Three Oaks, res. jr. champ. Uncalved 2-yr.-old cow (8 shown) 1. Hapalson Force 1975, Susan M. Green, Elsie 2. Hapalson Jacinto 1977, Joseph Steury, Quincy Junior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Brenhaven Judys Jewel, Bruce R. Rendon, Lake City Senior 2-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Clover Field Excitation Godiva (S: Bridon Excitation, D: Bridon Ethan Gabby), Craig A. Martin, int. champ. 2. Smart Affirm Kaitlin, Timothy R. Place Junior 3-yr.-old cow (1 shown) 1. Clover Field Minister Excellence, Craig A. Martin Senior 3-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Tenbrink Deluxe Matilda (S: Elliotts Renaissance Deluxe, D: Thistle Dew Easton Mystique), Mary Costigan, Coopersville, res. int. champ. 4-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Tri-Koebel Duaiseoir Mango, Greta Koebel, Three Oaks 2. Hannibil Jade Willow, Timothy R. Place 5-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. MRJ Rockets Summer Girl (S: O.F. Barber Rocket, D: Jubilees Jewel of MRJ), Breview Jerseys, Walnutdale Farms and Tumbleweed Jerseys, Lowell, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 2. OBryans Next To Last, Roger A. and Paul R. Meyer, Byron Center Aged cow (4 shown) 1. Cloverfield Big Time Zinnia (S: Cloverfield Big Time Zinnia, D: Onlines Zoe of CFJ), Craig A. Martin, sr. and gr. champ.
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Cloverfield Excitation Godiva Intermediate Champion Female
ZJF Karsons Beauty Belle Junior Champion Female
Clover Field Minister Excellence 1st Junior 3-yr.-old
July 1 is Deadline to Apply for 2010-11 Scholarships
July 1, 2010, is the postmark deadline to submit applications for scholarships administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association. Awards exceeding $13,500 will be made for the 2009-10 academic year. Applicants must be a junior or life member of the American Jersey Cattle Association upon submitting their application. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) is required to apply for these scholarships. A copy of the applicant’s high school or college transcript must be included with the application form. A Russell–Malnati Scholarship for Advanced Studies of $5,000 will be awarded. Undergraduate students who have completed at least one-half of coursework credit hours required for a degree in dairy science, animal science (dairy emphasis), large animal veterinary practice, dairy production or manufacturing, or dairy product marketing, and graduate students in those program areas are eligible to apply. The William A. Russell Memorial Scholarship of $1,000 will be presented to a student who will begin a program of study at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2010. The Cedarcrest Scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student seeking a degree in large animal veterinary practice, dairy production, dairy manufacturing, or dairy product marketing. The V. L. Peterson Scholarship ($1,000) and Paul Jackson Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) will be awarded to students who have completed at least one year of college or university work. Also to be awarded is a $1,500 Bob Toole Jersey Youth Award. Residents of Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia who are at least high school graduates, but not older than 36 years of age as of January 1, are eligible to apply for the Reuben R. Cowles Jersey Youth Award. Applicants must state whether the award money will be used to support their education or to fund a trip to the All American Jersey Show and Sale, the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings or other Jersey educational activities. The value of this award is variable; the 2009 award was $1,000. A $1,500 Jack C. Nisbet Scholarship will also be presented to a eligible nominee for the 2009 National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest. Complete instructions and applications are posted on the USJersey website under the “Jersey Youth and Student Projects” heading. Applications may also be requested from the AJCA Development Department by calling 614/322-4456. JERSEY JOURNAL
Jersey Canada Holds Annual Meeting
Jersey Canada recognized several Jersey enthusiasts on March 27, 2010, at the banquet held in conjunction with the organization’s annual meeting in Brantford, Ont. This year’s event was hosted by the Brant-Norfolk Jersey Club. The Master Breeder Award was presented to Paul and Lorraine Franken and their daughter, Janine. The Frankens have been operating Paul-Lor Jerseys in Clinton, Ont., since 1984 and have a philosophy that focuses on balanced breeding, longevity and components. The herd of 60 milking cows has a 2009 rolling herd average of 15,030 lbs. milk, 715 lbs. fat and 576 lbs. protein and includes 20 Excellent and 38 Very Good cows. Paul-Lor Jerseys has merchandised heavily to Jersey breeders across Canada and the U.S. in the past quarter century and found success in the show ring. Paullor Justin Raquel 9W, EX-2E (Can.), was Reserve All-Canadian Five-YearOld in 1992 and received a lifetime production award. Paullor Shamrock Alora, EX 94 (Can.), was All-Canadian Senior Calf in 2005 and All-Canadian Senior Three-Year-Old in 2008 and produced 22,229 lbs. milk, 1,267 lbs. fat and 792 lbs. protein at 4-9. Gusto M C Mickie, SUP-EX-3E (Can.), a cow bred by Gordon Jersey Farm, Syracuse, Ind., and owned in partnership with Rock Ella Jersey Farm, is a four-time All-Canadian and earned Reserve Grand Champion laurels at the Royal Agriculture Winter Fair in 1992.
Paul and Lorraine Franken receive the Jersey Canada Master Breeder Award from the organization’s outgoing president, Dean Sayles, left.
Jim Mortson, right, was given the Distinguished Service Award from Jersey Canada’s newly-elected president, Larry Sheardown.
More recently, the Frankens won the prestigious Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor banners at the Royal Winter Fair and owned 11 animals that were nominated for All-Canadian honors in 2008. The Jersey Canada Distinguished Service Award was presented to Jim Mortson, Queensville, Ont. He and his wife, Joan, and their family operated Echobrook Jerseys for nearly four decades and dispersed the herd in 1996. The Echobrook herd was a stalwart of the tanbark trail and routinely exhibited at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and The All American Jersey Show. Echobrook Samare’s Noreen 35H was Grand Champion of The All American Jersey Show in 1980 and took the same honor at the Royal the following year. Today, the family awards the Echobrook Trophy at the Royal Winter Fair and Mortson volunteers his service as ring man. Mortson is a past director and president of the York-Simcoe Jersey Club and served on Jersey Canada’s Genetic
Improvement and Royal Jersey Sale committees. He was a 4-H leader for many years and the Jersey representative on the board of the Richmond Hill Fair for three decades. He was also councilor and mayor of East Gwillumbury and received the city’s citizen of the year award in 2008. Becky Quickfall, Belmont, Ont., was given Jersey Canada’s Youth of Distinction Award. Quickfall graduated from the University of Guelph with a degree in business agriculture. She was a member of the university’s dairy club and an advertising support specialist for ABS Canada while in school. In 2008, she was chosen as champion showperson at the Canadian Classic and earned the Ed Berton Memorial Award for contributions to the Dorchester 4-H Dairy Club. Her growing herd of Registered Jerseys includes Sleegerholm Connected Tonuggy, owned in partnership with Ari Ekstein and Mike Sleegers. “Tonuggy” was named Junior Champion of the Royal Winter Fair in 2008 earned AllCanadian honors in 2007 and 2008 and Reserve All-Canadian honors as a senior two-year-old in 2009. Young Achiever awards were given to Chris Kyle, Ash Lawn Jerseys, Ayr, Ont.; Carman Kyle, Carmalee Jerseys, Ayr, Ont.; Phil and Selena Prinzen, Prinzhaven Farms, Bloomfield, Ont.; Dwight Garrett, Garsholm Jerseys, Denfield, Ont.; Jeff and Tara Butcher, Granclare Jerseys, Princeton, Ont.; and Jeremy de Vries, Sunshine Valley Jerseys, Grand Forks, B.C. Honorary lifetime memberships in Jersey Canada were presented to Jacob Vander Meulen, Peninsula Jerseys, Trenton, Ont.; Ron Judd, Meadow Lynn Jerseys, Simcoe, Ont.; and Ione Jarrell, Hollyrood Jerseys, Belleville, Ont. Certificates of appreciation were awarded to Dr. Cherie Bayer of the American Jersey Cattle Association, Tom Byers of Holstein Canada and Ron Ingle of Barney Printing, the company that prints the Canadian Jersey Breeder.
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Jersey Canada Meeting (continued from page 35)
The President’s Trophy for lifetime protein and fat production were earned by a pair of cows owned by Valtallina Jerseys, Aldergrove, B.C., and sired by U.S. bred bulls. Valtallina Francine earned the protein award with lifetime credits of 9,823 lbs. and Valtallina Marino Fancy won the fat award with lifetime credits of 11,649 lbs. “Francine” is a 16-year-old daughter of Top Brass Babes Lad-ET, GJPI -76, with a dozen lactations—four of them over 22,695 lbs. milk. “Fancy” is a 15-yearold daughter of Wilsonview Brook Marino, GJPI -79, that is SUP-EX 90-4E (CAN) and has 12 lactations—seven of them over 19,800 lbs. milk. The Hall of Fame Trophy was presented to another cow sired by a U.S. bred bull. Hautpre Fusion Francia received the award to honor the cow that produced a Hall of Fame record with the highest composite for protein and butterfat in 2009. “Francia” is a VG 87 (CAN) daughter of Molly Brook FusionET, GJPI +10, who produced 28,811 lbs. milk, 1,714 lbs. fat and 1,087 lbs. protein in her third lactation at 4-4. During the lactation, she was owned by Isabelle Roy, Louiseville, Que., and now resides at Buttercup Jerseys, owned by Tony Forrest and Kelvin McQuaid, Hunter River, P.E.I. Business Meeting In the business meeting, Jersey breeders heard how the Jersey breed is “on fire” in Canada and across the globe. With trends that parallel the growth of the Jersey breed in the U.S., Jersey Canada reported the following highlights from 2009: • Highest registrations (7,902) since 1985 and an 8% growth over 2008; • Highest memberships (1,053) since
Becky Quickfall, right, earned the Youth of Distinction Award from Jersey Canada. She is congratulated by Youth Committee Chair Melanie Hunter.
1967 and a 15% increase over 2008 and a 90% increase since 2000; • Largest number of animals appraised (6,620) in three decades; • Fifth consecutive record-breaking year for number of young sires sampled at 20. The opportunity to make this trend spread across the globe was the focus of keynote speaker, Brad Sayles, Vice President Global Marketing for the Semex Alliance. Sayles directs the company’s efforts to develop semen sales in Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand. “With world milk production continuing to shift to regions of the world that have lower cost of production and consumption of milk and dairy products growing in developing countries, it is imperative that the Jersey cow be viable for the commercial sector of the business. “Even though Jersey milk has always been considered superior in cheese making, Jerseys numbers in Europe, the largest cheesemaking region of the world, are small, with the exception of Denmark. “The qualities of Jersey milk that are specific to the breed could be key to increasing her numbers worldwide and making her competitive with other breeds.”
Members also were brought up-to-date on activities of various Jersey Canada committees. The Marketing Committee is considering several projects to expand the visibility of the breed, including using target marketing, exploring Jersey beef opportunities, creating programs to recognize Jersey cheese and other products and establishing an online member directory. The Next Generation Committee, established just a year ago, held its inaugural seminar in April 2009 with eight sponsored delegates. A second seminar was held in conjunction with this year’s annual meeting. The Publications Committee reported continued growth of online subscriptions to the Canadian Jersey Breeder. The Youth Committee noted that participation in scholarship and ambassador programs increased dramatically in 2009 due to the availability of online applications. Reports were also submitted by the organization’s awards, genetic improvement, extension, milk marketing, show, strategic planning and finance committees. The status of three bulls registered in the Jersey Canada herdbook—PR Oomsdale Jace Grat Grieves-ET, PR Oomsdale Jace Gratit Garden-ET and PR Oomsdale Jace Gratide Gannon-ET— was amended to 87.5% purity. Their male progeny have been deregistered. Female progeny conceived prior to June 1, 2010, will be eligible to be registered at a level of purity in accordance with the purity of the dam. Progeny to be registered with a breeding date after June 1, 2010, will be recorded with a purity status of 0%. The board passed a motion requiring all Canadian Jersey males to have a DNA profile on file before registration will be completed effective April 1, 2010. Jersey Canada’s convention festivities were kicked off with the Ontario Spring Discovery Show on March 25. Farm tours were held the following day in the BrantNorfolk area and included stops at Ash Lawn Farms, Brenbe Farm, Bridgeview Farms, Bridon Farms, Pleasant Nook Jerseys, Spruce Avenue Farms, Tanbark Jerseys and Waymar Jerseys. A lunch was enjoyed at Maple Ridge Jerseys, owned by Pete and Michelle Stern and their family.
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International trade will continue to have a growing impact on our domestic industry and those markets demand milk solids most efficiently produced by the Jersey cow. These market opportunities can be hindered, however, by existing programs and different product preferences. This topic is the focus of Jersey Jargon. The decline in dairy exports was a primary factor in last year’s low producer milk prices. In 2008, exported products moved 11% of U.S. milk production out of the country. Last year, that amount fell to 9.3%, leaving the equivalent of three billion pounds more production on the domestic market during an economic recession. In many cases, U.S. preferences do not match the product specifications expected by other countries. For example, most U.S. butter produced is salted and contains 80% butterfat, while international buyers prefer unsalted butter with at least 82% butterfat. This makes serving the international market riskier for U.S. processors, when the product doesn’t match government specifications for the product support program. This is
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also why processors cannot simply sell product internationally when global dairy prices are higher than U.S. prices; “butter” actually refers to two different products. Another disconnect between domestic and international markets is nonfat dry milk powder (NFDM or NDM) versus skim milk powder (SMP). NDM is made by removing water from skim milk, regardless of the solids content, and can be sold to the Commodity Credit Corporation for a fixed price. SMP must contain between 34% and 37% protein and is preferred by the international market because it is a more consistent product. U.S. standards of identity allow NDM to be added to cheese vats for fortification, but do not list SMP as an approved ingredient. Milk powder has tremendous export potential, 47% of all powder produced in the U.S. last year was exported, but as long as processors can sell extra NDM to the government through the support program, few will take on the risk of manufacturing SMP. Differences in U.S. and international standards of identity apply to imports as well. Milk protein concentrates (MPCs) are made using the ultrafiltration, or UF, process to concentrate skim milk to contain at least 42% protein. Cheesemakers see MPCs as an opportunity to add solids to cheese vats, increasing yields, but the federal standards of identity do not list MPCs as an acceptable
ingredient for natural cheeses. Processed cheeses are able to have MPC as an ingredient. MPCs, again a product not eligible for the federal support program, are another example of the need for government policies and standards to keep up with innovations in the international dairy industry. There are organizations and programs working to increase U.S. dairy exports. The United States Dairy Export Council (USDEC) is a membership organization that brings trade partners together and educates U.S. dairy exporters about regulations and market access. USDEC is managed by Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), the dairy check-off organization, and members include national dairy organizations, dairy cooperatives, and private processors. The Dairy Export Incentive Program (DEIP) provides cash incentives to U.S. exporters to help meet world product prices. DEIP is operated by the Department of Agriculture, and was most recently reauthorized in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. The Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) program also provides export incentives for commodity dairy products. The amount of U.S. milk moved into international markets has a significant impact on producer milk prices, as seen with the highs of 2008 and the lows of 2009. The (continued to page 58)
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Kim Wilson, Ivy Roberts Receive Fred Stout Experience Awards
Kim Wilson, Neosho, Mo., and Ivy M. Roberts, Mount Berry, Ga., have been selected as the 2010 recipients of the Fred Stout Experience Awards. The award fund was created in 2000 in memory of Fred J. Stout Jr., Mt. Carmel, Ill., a lifelong Jersey breeder and member of the Jersey Marketing Service (JMS) staff from 1978 to 1997. Stout was instrumental in the growth of the company’s marketing activities, and later added duties as a type evaluator and in customer field service for the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA). Stout believed that the best learning experiences happen in the everyday world. These awards honor that conviction by providing financial support for on-farm and JMS internship experiences. Previous recipients of the Fred Stout Experience Award are Tara Bohnert, Illinois (2003), Allison Waggoner, South Carolina (2004), Dan Bauer, Wisconsin (2005), Aaron Horst, Pennsylvania (2006), Jacob Pieper, Maryland (2007); Katie Albaugh, Maryland (2008); and Brady Core (2009). 2010 Award Recipient Kim Wilson Kim Wilson started her eight-week internship with Jersey Marketing Service on May 10 assisting with the Illinois Invitational Sale. Her experience will include herd visits with JMS Manager Dan Bauer, working in the national Jersey headquarters, and traveling to Oregon to Wilson work on the crew for the 53rd National Heifer Sale, June 26. Wilson is a rising senior at Oklahoma State University, majoring in animal science with an option in livestock merchandising. She lives and works at the school’s dairy cattle center, is a student supervisor and has assisted with research trials to evaluate calf starters. She was a member of the OSU dairy judging team that placed ninth in the 2009 national intercollegiate contest, and also the Neosho FFA team that was national champion in 2006. Since 2002, she has exhibited Jersey, Holstein and Guernsey cattle from her family’s herd at state and national exhibitions, plus The All American Jersey Shows. In 2009, she worked with the June 2010
Mordale Jerseys show string at World Dairy Expo and the Royal Winter Fair. Kim was recently elected vice president of the Oklahoma State Dairy Science Club, having served as secretary since 2008. She is also member of the student affiliate division of the American Dairy Science Association. 2010 Award Recipient Ivy Roberts For her on-farm Stout Experience, Ivy M. Roberts will intern at the 700cow Registered Jersey™ dairy owned by AJCA Director Bill Grammer and family near Sebring, Ohio. Roberts will graduate in December 2010 from Berry College with a B.S. degree in animal science. She has a keen interest in Roberts genetics. Since 2006, she has worked with large animal and ET vets in different capacities, and also worked at Barham Jersey Farm in Tennessee and Waverly Farm in Virginia. From February 2009 through graduation, she has been the student CEO of the Berry Farms Genetic Enterprise, helping create and execute its business plan. For the past three years she was been very involved in organizing the embryo flush program and marketing embryos at Berry. Selected for the inaugural class of Jersey Youth Academy in 2009, Roberts was also a member of Platinum and Silver award teams at the Southern Regional Dairy Challenge, and received a number of scholarships during her college years. About the National Jersey Youth Program
The American Jersey Cattle Association, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, sponsors nine educational awards for Jersey youth. Scholarships are paid from permanent endowments administered by the association. Contributions to these funds are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as 501(c)(3) tax deductible charitable gifts and may be made at any time during the year. Applications for 2010-2011 academic scholarships are posted online at USJersey.com and must be submitted no later than July 1. Deadline to apply for the 2011 Stout Experience Awards is February 1 of next year. For more information, visit USJersey. com, or contact Dr. Cherie L. Bayer, Director of Development, at 614/322-4456 or email cbayer@usjersey.com. Page 39
Winning Aged Cow Tops Kentucky National Sale
The blue ribbon winner from the aged cow class at the Kentucky National Show brought the top dollar—$4,550—at the sale that followed in Louisville on April 2. The sale was the first of the calendar year for Jersey Marketing Service and opportunity for 38 dairy producers from 15 states to add quality Registered Jersey genetics to their herds. The sale averaged $1,597.81 and grossed $91,075 on the auction of 57 lots. Sixteen consignments headed to new homes in Ohio and a dozen were purchased by Jersey breeders from Kentucky. Sale Analysis
Number
Avg. Price Total Value
27 Cows, two years and over 2 under 3 mos., s.w.d. 13 Bred heifers 7 Open yearlings 9 Heifer calves 1 Embryo package 57 Lots Median price
$1,698.15 625.00 1,755.77 1,042.86 1,372.22 1,500.00
$45,850 1,250 22,825 7,300 12,350 1,500
$1,597.81 $1,400.00
$91,075
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee
The show’s top aged cow, SV Heaths Prime Beyonce, sold for the high price of the day. Derek Leon Page, Mount Vernon, Mo., placed the final bid on the Excellent-92% daughter of Gil-Bar Sparkler Primetime, JPI -118. The fourthgeneration Excellent sold due in early June to Eclipses Exclamation, JPI -80, a son of Bridon First Eclipse-ET, JPI -84, out of Responses Cheryl, Excellent-95%. “Beyonce” was the Junior All American Junior Heifer Calf in 2004, the Reserve All American Junior Yearling in 2005 and stood first in the junior two-year-old class
The Reserve Junior Champion of the Kentucky National Show, Bel Action FruityET, was the second high seller, purchased for $3,200 by Christopher Franklin, center, and his children, Hannah, Chris, and Sarah (not pictured). “Fruity” was consigned by the partnership of Herby and Amanda Lutz, Dan Bauer, left in box, and Mark Erdman. Also pictured are Kristin Taylor, far left, representing the contenting bidder, Schirm Jersey Farm, AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Elizabeth Moss and Lynn Lee, auctioneer, in the box.
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at the New Jersey State Fair in 2006. She made 18,349 lbs. milk, 770 lbs. fat and 681 lbs. protein in 365 days at 4-4. Her dam, SV Heaths Midas Blanche, Excellent-93%, has a best record of 8-7 305 20,820 4.1% 847 3.5% 727 98DCR and six maternal sisters that are appraised Very Good. “Beyonce’s” grandam is Excellent-90% and her third dam, Brock Noble Maybelle, is Excellent-93% with more than 17,000 lbs. milk. She was consigned by Gary Russell and Roger Mabry, Bentonville, Ark. The reigning Reserve Junior Champion of the Kentucky National Show, Bel Action Fruity-ET, sold for the second high price of the day at $3,200. The summer yearling is sired by Forest Glen Avery Action-ET, GJPI +94, and sold to Christopher, Hannah, Sarah and Chris Franklin of Dalton, Ga. The potential fifth-generation Excellent hails from a cow family that has been victorious in Jersey shows across the country. Her dam, Family Hill Ren Flirt-ET, Excellent-91%, placed fifth in the National Jersey Jug Futurity in 2009 and received the E. Lea Marsh Trophy for highest production among the top 20 placings in the class. In her first lactation, “Flirt” made 20,150 lbs. milk, 766 lbs. fat and 700 lbs. protein. “Flirt” has four Excellent maternal sisters, including Family Hill SD Favorite, Excellent-95%, Reserve Intermediate Champion of The All American Jersey Show in 2004. Their dam is Pleasant Nook Berretta Felice. The Excellent-95% daughter of Mason Boomer Sooner Berretta, GJPI +29, winner of the NASCO International Type and Production Award at The All American Jersey Show in 2003. She has three records over 21,000 lbs. milk and a best record of 4-11 305 24,280 4.9% 1,178 3.8% 925 87DCR. Her maternal sister is Family Hill Sambo Fern, Excellent-95%, the 2007 All American Five-Year-Old Cow who won her sire group in “The Art of Fine Breeding” contest. Another maternal sister, Family Hill Avery Fire, Excellent-94%, was named Grand Champion of the Western National in 2004. “Fruity” was consigned by Herby and Amanda Lutz, Dan Bauer and Mark Erdman, Chester, S.C. A strong, fancy bred heifer with consignor breeding on the top and bottom of her pedigree became the third high seller of the day when she crossed the auction block for $2,800. Spahr Jersey Farm, Findlay, Ohio, selected Hubbells King Flower, the consignment of Keith
SV Heaths Prime Beyonce was the high seller of the Kentucky National Sale, purchased for $4,550 by Derek Leon Page, represented by AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Patty Holbert. She was consigned by Roger Mabry, right, and Gary Russell. Also pictured are Dan Bauer, JMS Manager and Lynn Lee, auctioneer, in the box, and Mike Berry, at the halter.
Hubbell and Family, Brownsville, Ind. “Flower” is a daughter of Hubbells Bigtime King, PA JPI +7, who sold due to Hubbells Illusion Peyton, PA JPI -36, just days after the sale. Her dam is a Very Good-84% daughter of Centurions Thunder Storm, JPI -59, and her grandam is a Very Good-88% daughter of Windy Willow Montana Jace, GJPI +99. Her third dam, Topkicks Atlantis April, Excellent-92%, has six completed lactations and a best record of 8-7 305 20,650 4.4% 906 3.5% 715 100DCR. Her Very Good-87% fourth dam has 17,820 lbs. milk, 932 lbs. fat and 701 lbs. protein at 6-2. The fourth high seller was purchased for $2,700 by Charles Wayne Lutz, Mocksville, N.C. Lutz was the successful bidder on TC Remake 1196 Bessie, a Very Good-83% junior three-year-old sired by Rock Ella Remake-ET, GJPI +7, and backed by six Excellent or Very Good dams. “Bessie” has a first lactation m.e. of 17,609–805–587. She sold fresh with her second calf in late February and gave 74 lbs. milk on her first test. She placed second in her class to the eventual Grand Champion earlier in the day and is entered in the National Jersey Jug Futurity. Her dam, TC Barber 602 Bessie, Excellent-94%, placed first in the fiveyear-old class at the North Carolina State Fair Junior Jersey Show in 2006 and took the honor again as an aged cow two years later. She has a seven lactation m.e. average of 19,101–1,028–685 and lifetime production of more than 100,000 lbs. milk. Her maternal sister, TC Jade 777 Bessie, is appraised Very Good-88% and made 20,680 lbs. milk, 918 lbs. fat and 739 lbs. protein at 4-5. The consignment’s Very Good-88% grandam has a best record of 3-10 297 (continued to page 42)
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Commissions from SUNY Cobleskill Sale Fund Worthy Cause
The 29th Annual SUNY Cobleskill Dairy Fashion Sale was held on April 17, 2010, at the Equestrian Center in Cobleskill, N.Y. The 10 Registered Jerseys that crossed the auction block sold for an average of $1,107.50 and a gross of $11,075. Sale Analysis
Number
Avg. Price Total Value
3 Bred heifers 3 Open yearlings 4 Heifer calves 10 Lots Median price
$1,208.33 983.33 1,125.00
$3,625 2,950 4,500
$1,107.50 $1,112.50
$11,075
Sale Management: The Cattle Exchange Auctioneer: Dave Rama
Jersey breeders from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Pennsylvania made purchases, with Jersey commissions being donated to the university’s dairy judging team to fund travel to Scotland to compete in the International World Dairy and Livestock Judging Event at the Royal Highland Show. The SUNY Cobleskill team placed first in post-secondary dairy judging
competition at the North American International Livestock Exposition in November 2009. A six-month-old heifer calf brought the high price of the day. Jared T. Wetzel of Manheim, Pa., placed the final bid of $1,350 on Heaven Scent Betty Kaye. She is sired by Lencrest Blackstone-ET, GJPI +69, and six of her seven closest dams are Very Good or Excellent. Her dam is a Very Good-87% daughter of BW CarrierET, JPI +89, and her third dam is Very Good-83%. Her fourth dam, Faithful Meadow Brigette, Excellent-90%, made 17,190 lbs. milk, 826 lbs. fat and 592 lbs. protein at 5-6. Her Very Good-83% fifth dam has a best record of 6-9 305 18,520 5.1% 941 3.5% 647 99DCR. “Kaye” was consigned by Jerald M. Stewart, Cohocton, N.Y. The Dairy Fashion Sale, run entirely by members of the university’s dairy club and managed by the Cattle Exchange, is the organization’s largest annual fundraiser. The sale also auctioned 105 Holsteins for an average of $1,979. Sales $1,200 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Jared T. Wetzel, Manheim, Pa. Heaven Scent Betty Kaye, heifer calf 6 mos................ $1,350 (Jerald M. Stewart, Cohocton, N.Y.) Crescent Farm, Walpole, N.H. Craig Moor Jude Vallie, bred heifer 18 mos................... 1,250 (Eric A. Craig, North Bangor, N.Y.) Makela Mist Sultan Sophia, bred heifer 22 mos............ 1,200 (Sequin Deltufo, Exeter, R.I.)
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Hubbells King Flower was the third high seller, purchased for $2,800 by Spahr Jersey Farm, represented by AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Patty Holbert. AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Ron Mosser, right, represents the consignor, Keith Hubbell and Family. Also pictured are Dan Bauer, JMS Manager, and Lynn Lee, auctioneer, in the box and Mike Berry, at the halter.
19,940 4.5% 906 3.4% 673 96DCR. Her Excellent-91% third dam made 20,140 lbs. milk, 827 lbs. fat and 691 lbs. protein in 271 days in her fifth lactation and placed among the top 10 in the senior three-year-old class at The All American Jersey Show in 1998. The next three dams are all Excellent. “Bessie” was consigned by Cameron and Krista Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C. The volume buyer of the day was John C. Mims, Hawthorne, Fla., who purchased five head for $5,900. Sales $1,900 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Derek Leon Page, Mount Vernon, Mo. SV Heaths Prime Beyonce, cow 6 yrs......................... $4,550 (Gary Russell and Roger Mabry, Bentonville, Ark.) Christopher, Hannah, Sarah and Chris Franklin, Dalton, Ga. Bel Action Fruity-ET, heifer calf 9 mos........................... 3,200 (Herby and Amanda Lutz, Dan Bauer and Mark Erdman, Chester, S.C.) Surefire Helena, cow 3 yrs............................................. 2,650 (Cedarcrest Farms, Faunsdale, Ala.) Spahr Jersey Farm, Findlay, Ohio Hubbells King Flower, bred heifer 2 yrs......................... 2,800 (Keith Hubbell and Family, Brownsville, Ind.) Silverview Lane Con Pagent-ET, bred heifer 14 mos.... 2,500 (Brett Woker, Greenville, Ill.) Charles Wayne Lutz, Mocksville, N.C. TC Remake 1196 Bessie, cow 2 yrs.............................. 2,700 (Cameron and Krista Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C.) Elise Carpenter, Russell Springs, Ky. Windridge Brazo Maria, cow 4 yrs................................. 2,500 (Matthew Riggs, Danville, Ind.) Jodrey Jersey Farm, Winchester, Ohio Covington C Laddie Jamie, cow 2 yrs............................ 2,500 (Backwoods Jerseys, Waynesburg, Ky.) Orthridge Farms, Lancaster, Wis. Gabys Blair Rumba-ET, cow 3 yrs................................. 2,500 (Henry Gaby, Greeneville, Tenn.) Butler Jerseys, Taylorsville, Ky. Clareshoe Militia Marciano, bred heifer 22 mos............. 2,400 (Steven R. Shoemaker, Salem, Ohio) Margandale Farm, Shreve, Ohio Iatola J Dawn, bred heifer 18 mos................................. 2,150 (Rowzee Jersey Farm, Newton, Miss.) Chad Neal, Saltillo, Texas Obryans Nice Nevada, heifer calf 6 mos........................ 2,100 (David M. O’Bryan, Mount Washington, Ky.) Huffard Dairy Farms, Crockett, Va. Sugar Grove Restore Addy, bred heifer 20 mos............ 2,050 (Joe G. Blankenship, Sugar Grove, Va.) Spring Valley Farm Jerseys, Westminster, Md. Butterfield Keynote Beyonce, bred heifer 20 mos.......... 1,950 (Gary Russell and Roger Mabry) Ted and Diane Smart, Anna, Ohio K&M Centurion Gillian, cow 5 yrs.................................. 1,900 (Ted and Diane Smart and Don and Lydia Turner, Anna, Ohio)
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Kentucky National Jersey Show
April 2, 2010, Louisville, Ky. Lynn Lee, Smyrna Tenn., judge 54-head shown Sr. and Gr. Champ. female— C ov i n g t o n C L a d d i e J a m i e , Backwoods Jerseys, Waynesburg • Res. Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. female—Surefire Helena, Cedarcrest Farms, Faunsdale, Ala. • Jr. Champ. female—Obryans Nice Nevada, David M. OBryan, Mount Washington, Ky. • Res. Jr. Champ. female—Bel Action Fruity-ET, Herby and Amanda Lutz, Dan Bauer, Mark Erdman, Chester, S.C. • • • •
Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (2 shown) 1. AHF Oak Bettie Lou, Backwoods Jerseys, Waynesburg 2. Covington Security Jessie, Backwoods Jerseys Senior heifer calf (5 shown) 1. OBryans Nice Nevada (S: Huronia Connection Nevada 27L, D: OBryans Nice Chair), David M. OBryan, Mount Washington, Ky., jr. champ. 2. Kilgus TBone Heidie, Justin Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill. Summer yearling heifer (3 shown) 1. Bel Action Fruity-ET (S: Forest Glen Avery ActionET, D: Family Hill Ren Flirt-ET), Herby and Amanda Lutz, Dan Bauer, Mark Erdman, Chester, S.C., res. jr. champ. 2. Beechwood H Triumph Lucky, Beechwood H LLC, Ripon, Wis. Junior yearling heifer (5 shown) 1. Family Hill Moment Lila, Aaron, Anna, Catherine and Damon Folmar, Columbiana, Ala. 2. Cloverfield Edwin Blue Ribbon, Dick Miller and Family, Osgood, Ind. Intermediate yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. Tenn Carrier GEH Maid, University of Tennessee Dairy Experiment Station, Lewisburg, Tenn. 2. Sullivans Iago Apache, Jeff Sullivan, Elrod, Ala. Senior yearling heifer (2 shown) 1. Tenn Militia GCO Maid, University of Tennessee Dairy Experiment Station Uncalved 2-yr.old heifer (9 shown) 1. Hubbells King Flower, Keith Hubbell and Family, Brownsville, Ind. 2. Clareshoe Militia Marciano, Steven R. Shoemaker, Salem, Ohio Milking Junior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. JG Futurity Beautiful, Jay Garmon, Knob Lick Milking Senior 2-yr.-old cow (8 shown) 1. Barlu Brett Rose Radiance, H.H. Barlow III, Cave City 2. Jace Janet, Cedarcrest Farms, Faunsdale, Ala. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Covington C Laddie Jamie (S: Centurion Laddie, D: Covington Jace Jamie), Backwoods Jerseys, Waynesburg, sr. and gr. champ. 2. TC Remake 1196 Bessie, Cameron and Krista Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Surefire Helena (S: BW Surefire, D: Naturas Sambo Helena), Cedarcrest Farms, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. Gabys Blair Rumba-ET, Henry Gaby, Greeneville,Tenn. 4-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Windridge Brazo Maria, Matthew Riggs, Danville, Ind. 2. AHF Jace Bessie, Backwoods Jerseys, Waynesburg 5-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. K&M Centurion Gillian, Ted and Diane Smart, Don Turner, Anna, Ohio 2. Butterfield Amedeo Glorytime-ET, Lincoln Parker, Gravette, Ariz. Aged cow (3 shown) 1. SV Heaths Prime Beyonce, Gary Russell and Roger Mabry, Bentonville, Ark. 2. Butterfield Kane Gift, Lincoln Parker, Gravette, Ark.
Jim and Jan VanBuskirk Ph: 734/654-6544 Fax: 734/654-9240 Dave, Yvonne, Logan, Jacob and Zakary VanBuskirk Ph: 734/654-0402 1110 Sigler Road, Carleton, Michigan 48117
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Judge Lynn Lee holds the Grand Champion banner for Covington C Laddie Jamie, pictured with Skyler Degroft, left, and Sharon Padgett. Reserve Grand Champion was Surefire Helena, exhibited by Patrick Rankin.
Ron Mosser, center, and OBryans Nice Nevada claimed the Junior Champion banner, while Bel Action Fruity-ET, exhibited by Dan Bauer, took home the Reserve Junior Champion honors.
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Gaby Consigns Top Sellers at Deep South Sale
Dairy producers looking for component-rich Jersey milk found it in the form of 74 milking cows and 149 closeup springers consigned to the Deep South and Southeast Heifer Growers South Sale on April 10, 2010. The sale was hosted for the eighth time by Clint Collins III and his family at Arco Farms in Sylacauga, Ala. This year’s offering of 318 lots—108 more than last year—sold for an average of $1,355.22 and a gross of $430,960. Sale Analysis
Number
Avg. Price Total Value
74 Cows, two years and over 2 under 3 mos., s.w.d. 201 Bred heifers 5 1st Trimester 47 2nd Trimester 149 3rd Trimester 11 Open yearlings 28 Heifer calves 3 Bulls 1 Choice of calves
$1,508.45 $111,625 305.00 610 1,413.31 284,075 1,650.00 8,250 1,234.04 58,000 1,461.91 217,825 677.27 7,450 808.04 22,625 691.67 2,075 2,500.00 2,500
318 Lots Median price
$1,355.22 $430,960 $1,462.50
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee
Buyers at this year’s sale also found something new to the offering—the Sweet 16 of the South. From this elite group of high genetic-merit heifers came four of the five high selling individuals, including the top seller, a “PR Dale” daughter consigned by Henry Gaby, Greeneville, Tenn. Mike and Ellen Glynn, Kokomo, Mo., placed the final bid of $4,900 on GR Gabys Dale Hilton-ET, the heifer cataloged as Lot 1. “Hilton” is sired by PR Oomsdale Jace Gratit Garden-ET, GJPI +168, and out of one of the breed’s leading genetic cow families. The 15-monthold bred heifer sold due to MVF Jevon Lotto-ET, GJPI +217, in late December. With the April 2010 genetic evaluations, “Hilton” ranks on the list of the Top 500 Heifers for PA JPI with a PA JPI of +140. Her dam, Gabys Jeweler Amyrillis-ET, Very Good-87%, has an m.e. of 22,154– 1,090–825 on her first lactation. She ranks on the list of the Top 200 Cows for GJPI with an index of +112. “Amyrillis” has a son and six maternal brothers in A.I. “Hilton’s” grandam, Gabys Artist Ambrosia, is the breed’s former #1 cow for JPI and ranks among the top cows with genomic evaluations with a GJPI of +146. She is appraised Excellent-91% and has a best record of 3-8 305 28,430 5.7% 1,607 3.1% 886 101DCR. The consignment’s third dam is an Excellent-90% daughter of SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, GJPI +59, with June 2010
a first lactation m.e. of 29,747–1,409– 1,004. Her fourth dam, Gabys Hermitage Roxette, Excellent-90%, has six completed lactations, five of them over 19,200 lbs. milk. Her fifth dam, Gabys Boomer Roxy, Excellent-91%, has nine lactations and a best record of 6-0 305 21,800 4.4% 961 3.6% 778 DHIR. Her sixth dam, Gabys Duncan Romona, Very Good-85%, has lifetime credits of 210,270 lbs. milk, 10,154 lbs. fat and 7,378 lbs. protein in 12 lactations. A member of another prominent cow family at Gaby Jersey Farm, the “Dema” family, brought the second high price of the sale. Lylestanley Trace LLC of Lee, Fla., took home Gabys Abram Dema-ET with a final bid of $3,000. The daughter of Gabys Paramount Abram-ET, GJPI +119, was fresh with her first calf in midDecember and gave 53 lbs. milk on her March test. Her dam, Gabys Jacinto Dema, Excellent-91%, has three completed lactations—two of them over 32,000 lbs. milk. Her most recent record of 34,510 lbs. milk, 1,571 lbs. fat and 1,141 lbs. protein, with a cheese yield equivalent of 3,940 lbs., ranks as the eighth high 305day milk record completed during 2009 and is on the National Class Leader list for milk production among senior threeyear-olds. The consignment’s grandam is a Very Good-88% daughter of Al-Top All American, GJPI -45, with a best record of 5-4 305 22,080 4.1% 903 3.4% 743 98DCR. The third dam is appraised Excellent-92% and made 19,460 lbs. milk, 823 lbs. fat and 719 lbs. protein at 5-0. Her fourth dam is Very Good-80% with three records over 20,900 lbs. milk. The next two dams are also Very Good with top production. The sale’s sole choice and another lot included in the Sweet 16 of the South sold for the third high price of the day. Clemson University Dairy Farm, Clemson, S.C., placed the high bid of $2,500 on a first choice female sired by Tollenaars Impuls Legal 233-ET, GJPI +182, out of Springdale Headline Poker. The university purchased the right to choose first from seven pregnancies due in May. The pregnancies carry a PA JPI of +153. She writes a deep pedigree that includes six Very Good dams with top production. “Poker” is a Very Good-84% daughter of Schultz Rescue Headline, GJPI +166, with a first lactation m.e. of 22,145— 1,026—737. Her dam is a Very Good88% daughter of Silver Stream Playboy Primetime-ET, GJPI -79, with 17,040 lbs. milk, 1,080 lbs. fat and 593 lbs. protein at 7-1. Her Very Good-87% grandam has
The Deep South and Southeast Heifer Growers South Sale was hosted for the eighth time by Clint Collins III and his family at Arco Farms. The sale is one of the largest managed by Jersey Marketing Service each year. This year, buyers were also given opportunity to purchase 16 heifers of high genetic merit from the sale’s Sweet 16 of the South.
a best record of 6-10 305 19,600 5.4% 1,054 3.2% 630 94DCR and her Very Good-88% third dam has eight lactations and a high record of 8-9 305 21,080 4.8% 1,012 3.7% 778 DHIR. The choice was consigned by Joe G. Blankenship, Sugar Grove, Va. A member of the Duncan Belle family brought the fourth high price of the day—$2,200. John R. Rankin, Faunsdale, Ala., placed the winning bid on BRJArco Harrison Leg Belle H-95 and brought her home to Cedarcrest Farms, the establishment that bred the heifer’s famous fifth dam and one of the breed’s most influential matriarchs. The six-month-old heifer calf is sired by Rosevale GBoy Harrison-ET, GJPI +12, and was consigned to the sale by the partnership of Malnati, Collins and Doran, Newberry, S.C. She is out of BRJ-Arco Legion Man Belle K-100-ET, Very Good85%, with a three-lactation m.e. average of 19,907–898–691. The consignment’s grandam, Mannix Belle-ET, was the high seller of the Cedarcrest II Sale in 2001, purchased by Malnati, Collins and Doran as an open yearling. The Excellent-90% Mannix Belle-ET is sired by Rock Maple Brook Mannix, GJPI -4, and has a best record of 3-9 305 24,090 4.9% 1,191 3.4% 820 94DCR. Her son, Arco-BRJ Jace Boulregaurd, was syndicated in the 2004 Deep South/Southeast Heifer Growers South Sale and half of the proceeds—$11,500—were donated to the AJCC Research Foundation. Mannix Belle’s dam is Boomer Belle, Excellent-93%. Boomer Belle has an m.e. average of 19,930–943–734 on three completed lactations. Her dam, Duncan Belle, EX-3E (Can.), was voted winner of the Jersey Journal Great Cow Contest in 2000. She is a two-time Grand Champion (continued to page 46)
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of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (1992 and 1993) and was Reserve Grand Champion of The All American Jersey Show in 1993. Boomer Belle and Duncan Belle are the only daughter-dam pair to be selected to represent their respective sires in “The Art of Fine Breeding” contest. By day’s end, 30 dairy producers from 11 states made purchases, with two dairies from Texas and Iowa taking home nearly half of the offering. The volume buyer was Boer Jerseys, Dalhart, Texas, who purchased 88 head for $130,075. Walt Vanderwaal, Orange City, Iowa, took home 60 head for $90,525. Sales $1,675 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Mike and Ellen Glynn, Kokomo, Miss. GR Gabys Dale Hilton-ET, bred heifer 15 mos............ $4,900 (Henry Gaby, Greeneville, Tenn.) Lylestanley Trace LLC, Lee, Fla. Gabys Abram Dema-ET, cow 2 yrs................................ 3,000 (Henry Gaby) Will Do Governor Beyond, bred heifer 2 yrs................... 2,000 (Edwin R. and Cheryl F. Ettinger, Kinards, S.C.) Clemson University/Dairy Farm, Clemson, S.C. First choice female sired by Tollenaars Impuls Legal 233-ET and out of Springdale Headline Poker........................... 2,500 (Joe G. Blankenship, Sugar Grove, Va.) John R. Rankin, Faunsdale, Ala. BRJ-Arco Harrison Leg Belle H-95, heifer calf 6 mos... 2,200 (Malnati, Collins, Doran, Newberry, S.C.) KC Farm, Russell Springs, Ky. GR TJF Carl Lady 776, cow 2 yrs.................................. 2,100 (Taylor Jersey Farm Inc., Booneville, Miss.) Steve Rowley, Foxworth, Miss. GR Tenn Garden Hof Maid, heifer calf 7 mos................ 2,100 (University of Tennessee Dairy Experiment Station, Lewisburg, Tenn.) MRJ Lilys Southern Bell, bred heifer 21 mos................. 1,775 (Barham Jersey Farm, Calhoun, Tenn.) Clemson Carrier 320 920-ET, heifer calf 6 mos............. 1,700 (Clemson University/Dairy Farm, Clemson, S.C.) Larry Martin, Tylertown, Miss. Militia Cashmere, bred heifer 19 mos............................ 2,050 (Brooks Rankin, Demopolis, Ala.) Trinitys Andy Rose, bred heifer 20 mos......................... 1,675 (C. L. Collins III, Alpine, Ala.) Eastglen Farms, Laurens, S.C. Sunny Day Dolly Gollee, cow 2 yrs................................ 1,950 (Sunny Day Farm, Chester, S.C.) TC Bertoli 1300 Bagel, cow 2 yrs................................... 1,800 (Kevin E. Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C.) Piedmont Ressurection Betty, cow 2 yrs........................ 1,725
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(Corey and Mandy Lutz and James and Olivia Pearson, Lincolnton, N.C.) Benjamin Blatchford, Olive Branch, Miss. Her-Man Louie Blue Belle-ET, bred heifer 15 mos........ 1,850 (Herby and Amanda Lutz, Chester, S.C.) Will Do Jeweler Shooter, bred heifer 20 mos................. 1,700 (Edwin R. and Cheryl F. Ettinger) Evergreen Farm, Middleton, Tenn. Mecca Hortense, cow 2 yrs............................................ 1,850 (Cedarcrest Farms, Faunsdale, Ala.) Rocket Garland, cow 2 yrs............................................. 1,750 (M. W. McKee and Son, Faunsdale, Ala.) TC Finalist 1293 Utmost, cow 2 yrs............................... 1,750 (Kevin E. Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C.) Gabys Letterman Vandalia, cow 2 yrs............................ 1,675 (Gaby Jersey Farm, Greeneville, Tenn.) Boer Jerseys, Dalhart, Texas Jacinto Candy, bred heifer 2 yrs..................................... 1,825 (George S. Rankin, Faunsdale, Ala.) Sno-Krest Showtime Poncho, bred heifer 18 mos......... 1,825 (C. L. Collins III) GR Dutch Hollow Goofey Vetta, bred heifer 16 mos...... 1,800 (C. L. Collins III) Promise Blue, bred heifer 2 yrs...................................... 1,775 (M. W. McKee and Son) Showtime C Win, bred heifer 2 yrs................................. 1,750 (James Rowzee, Newton, Miss.) Militia C Dorie, bred heifer 2 yrs..................................... 1,750 (Rowzee Jersey Farm, Newton, Miss.) TC Hallmark 1298 Cathleen, bred heifer 2 yrs.............. 1,750 (Kevin E. Lutz) TI Creek Jarrett Brooke, bred heifer 20 mos.................. 1,725 (Lutheridge Farm, Mount Ulla, N.C.) Breezy Hill Impuls Cadgy, bred heifer 19 mos............... 1,725 (C. L. Collins III) Trinitys Charley Roset, bred heifer 20 mos.................... 1,700 (C. L. Collins III) Jacinto C Queenie, bred heifer 2 yrs.............................. 1,700 (Rowzee Jersey Farm) Matrix B Sarah, bred heifer 21 mos............................... 1,700 (Rowzee Jersey Farm) Jacinto A Bell, bred heifer 20 mos................................. 1,700 (Rowzee Jersey Farm) Trinitys Charley Truffles, bred heifer 19 mos.................. 1,700 (C. L. Collins III) LRF Monarch Jade, bred heifer 22 mos........................ 1,700 (Michael D. Mcmillen, Darlington, S.C.) Sunbow Gourmet Bronze, bred heifer 19 mos.............. 1,700 (Sunbow Jerseys, Cottage Grove, Tenn.) GR Kel-Helm Bobbin Freedom, bred heifer 2 yrs.......... 1,700 (Lutheridge Farm) McReynolds Mecca Brahms, bred heifer 23 mos.......... 1,675 (John T. McReynolds, Starkville, Miss.) Dar View Artist Hazlitt, bred heifer 20 mos.................... 1,675 (Lutheridge Farm)
TJF Delbert Lindy 806, bred heifer 22 mos................... 1,675 (Taylor Jersey Farm Inc.) Walt Vanderwaal, Orange City, Iowa Trinitys Iatola Nine, bred heifer 20 mos.......................... 1,800 (C. L. Collins III) Jace Linda, bred heifer 2 yrs.......................................... 1,800 (Cedarcrest Farms) Jace Amanda, bred heifer 2 yrs..................................... 1,750 (Cedarcrest Farms) Fort G Queenie, bred heifer 2 yrs.................................. 1,750 (Rowzee Jersey Farm) Trinitys Charley Nessie, bred heifer 22 mos.................. 1,725 (C. L. Collins III) PWH Abe Humarock, bred heifer 20 mos...................... 1,700 (C. L. Collins III) OTB Flowerpower Addie, bred heifer 20 mos................ 1,700 (C. L. Collins III) Legionaire Winter, bred heifer 2 yrs............................... 1,700 (Nancy R. McKee, Faunsdale, Ala.) Kel-Helm Roanoke Robin 1021, bred heifer 22 mos..... 1,700 (Lutheridge Farm) Gabys Santana Regina, cow 2 yrs................................. 1,700 (Henry Gaby) Wantmore Magistrate Rainbow, bred heifer 21 mos...... 1,700 (Lutheridge Farm) Intervale Tola Lacy, bred heifer 22 mos.......................... 1,675 (Lutheridge Farm) JRF Action Skittles, bred heifer 2 yrs............................. 1,675 (Melissa A. Gallison, Sweetwater, Tenn.) GR Dutch Hollow Ghent Marian-Twin, bred heifer 17 mos. .................................................................................. 1,675 (C. L. Collins III) PWH Abe Electra, bred heifer 20 mos........................... 1,675 (Wesley Bowden, Sylacauga, Ala.) D & E Jerseys, Hilmar, Calif. High Lawn Kenai Agate, bred heifer 17 mos.................. 1,750 (Wesley Bowden, Sylacauga, Ala.) Sunbow Echo Frosty, bred heifer 23 mos...................... 1,675 (Alex Steer, Cottage Grove, Tenn.) Twin Lakes Dairy LP, Ben Wheeler, Texas Highland Abram H Sara, bred heifer 17 mos................. 1,750 (C. L. Collins III) PWH Impuls Stampede, bred heifer 20 mos................. 1,700 (C. L. Collins III) AHF Jacinto Bantam Belle, bred heifer 19 mos............. 1,700 (Wesley Bowden) Antique Valley Bomber Teresa, bred heifer 21 mos....... 1,675 (Lutheridge Farm) John C. Mims, Hawthorne, Fla. Buttercrest Blair Mystery, cow 3 yrs............................... 1,725 (John McReynolds III) Mecca Ami, cow 2 yrs.................................................... 1,700 (Cedarcrest Farms) Murphy Dairy Farm, Luthersville, Ga. Deerview Comerica Sanora, cow 2 yrs.......................... 1,700 (Charles W. Lutz, Mocksville, N.C.)
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DAIRY CHALLENGE
Challenging College Students with Real Life Scenarios
T
he North American Intercollegiate How It All Works their observations and recommendations. Dairy Challenge (NAIDC) compe At the national competition, teams Each team is sponsored by a dairy consisting of four students from each or agribusiness company, and the tition was created in 2002 as a manageparticipating university begin the contest highest ranking team and members are ment analysis contest to give college age by completing a walk-through at the recognized at the end of the competition. youth an opportunity to critique real life host dairy location. After gathering The National Dairy Challenge allows situations on working dairy farms. information about the dairy, students any registered university or college The mission of the NAIDC is to faare invited to ask the owner questions to participate, but requires that each cilitate educations, communication and and further delve into the analysis of the collegiate team consist of only four an exchange of ideas among students, host operation. Once their investigation students. The decision on which students agribusiness, dairy producers and univeris complete, the teams construct make the trip is decided at team level, and sities that enhances the development of management recommendations to be usually depends on what classes have been the dairy industry and its leaders. Over presented to the host dairy owner and an completed during their time at that school. the past year, more than 300 students expert panel of dairy industry judges. “The challenge gets you to think outfrom 46 universities across North Amerside of the box to ica competed in the Cornell, Cal Poly, Ohio State and Wisconsin-Madison come up with posregional competiAchieve Platinum at National Dairy Challenge Competition sible solutions and tions, and then 120 it shows you there students representcan be multiple soing 30 universities lutions to one probcompeted nationallem or issue,” said ly, vying ultimately Londa Johnson, for Platinum honors Pine River Farm, and a $200 scholarLa Crescent, Minn., ship for each first member of the Gold place team member award winning at the national level. University of Wis “Dairy Chalconsin-River Falls The Platinum team from California Polylenge is the one The Platinum team from Cornell University. dairy challenge From left, Shane Reynolds, Mike Van Amtechnic University. From left, Katherine Recclass that gave me coach, Breanna Fulper, Chad Wall and tor, Stan Henderson, coach, Brian Medeiros, team. Johnson was a way to practically burgh, Brett Feldspausch. Anthony Martin and Michael Wesselink. also a member of apply the things I the inaugural class have learned in my of the Jersey Youth other classes durAcademy in 2009. ing my four years at Virginia Tech,” said National Honors Alex Steer, Sun With the national bow Jerseys, Cotcontest being held tage Grove, Tenn., a on the west coast member of the Gold for the first time in award winning Virthe history of the ginia Tech dairy program’s nine year challenge team. Winning a second consecutive Platinum Also capturing their second consecutive title tenure, California “The material we award was Ohio State University with the was the The University of Wisconsin-Madison Polytechnic State team. From left, Robb Bender, Lizzy French, studied and learned team consisting of Heather Moff, left, Maurice University and Calcoach, Lydia Hardie, Ashley Sprengeler, Dave for the competition Eastridge, coach, Amanda Paulhamus, Annie ifornia State UniEilenfeld and Ryan Conklin. Combs, coach and Melvin Zenner. is the same mateversity-Fresno were rial a dairy produc The four regional competitions are given the opportunity to host the event er would use to better their operation.” different in structure than the national with 120 students and 30 teams compet Steer was part of the 120 other stage. Universities can send as many ing. Held April 9-10, 2010, in the Visalia collegiate dairy youth participated in the students as they wish to the regional area, teams from throughout the U.S. and 2010 NAIDC. The contest was created challenge, compared to the team of Canada were challenged to put their textby industry and university professionals four they send to national competition. book and practical knowledge to work. from throughout the U.S. so students Participating students are assigned First Place Platinum winners for could incorporate classroom ideas into to teams comprised of students from the 2010 competition were California practical application. various institutions in order to make Polytechnic State University, Cornell
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University, the Ohio State University and University of Wisconsin (UW)Madison. This was a second consecutive Platinum win for both Ohio State and UW-Madison. Team members for Cal Poly were: Anthony Martin, Brian Medeiros, Katherine Rector, Michael Wesselink and Coach Stan Henderson. Brett Feldpausch, Breanna Fulper, Shane Reynolds and Chad Wall and team coach, Michael Van Amburgh competed for Cornell University. The Ohio State team, coached by Maurice Eastridge, consisted of Ryan Conklin, Annie Eilenfeld, Heather Moff, and Amanda Paulhamus. Members of the UW-Madison were Robb Bender, Lydia Hardie, Ashley Sprengeler and Melvin Zenner. They were coached by Dave Combs and Lizzy French. This year, two Jersey farms played host for the 2010 NAIDC in California. Delta View Farms, Visalia, owned by Gregory “Butch” Dias Jr. and sons, Greg and Darren, welcomed students to analyze their operation. Southern Regional Contest Results The University of Kentucky, Western Kentucky University, and Eastern Kentucky University hosted a total of 76 students from 16 colleges and universities. These teams participated in the fourth annual Southern Regional Dairy Challenge, November 19 through 21 in Russellville, KY. Those winning first place Platinum awards were: Courtney Wilson, Eastern Kentucky University; Dustin Phipps, Virginia Tech University; Angel Henderson, Mississippi State University; Jessica Leonard, North Carolina State University; Jake Anderson, Louisiana State University; Wesley Dyer, Western Kentucky University; Elaine Suever, Mississippi State University; Allison Vignes, Louisiana State University; Marissa Navarro, University of Florida; Samantha Schell, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Northeast Regional Contest Results The State University of New York at SUNY Cobleskill welcomed more than 120 students from 11 northeast colleges and two Canadian universities to participate in the seventh annual Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge in Glens Falls, N.Y., November 5-7, 2009. The first tier of awards was the Don Rogers Platinum award, given to the “best June 2010
of the best.” This year the award winners were Janelle Hartzell, Pennsylvania State University; Chris Hoefele, Delaware Valley College; Michael MacPhail, University of Maine; Katelyn Russell, Vermont Technical College; Courtney Walker, Cornell University; Abby Arena, University of Maine; Ryan Carabeau, Vermont Technical College; Kevin Folk, Delaware Valley College; Cassandra Nichols, SUNY Cobleskill; Martina Pfister, University of Guelph; Sarah Flint, Vermont Technical College; James Hunt, SUNY Cobleskill; Glen Moss, Morrisville State College; Kelly Pettit, Cornell University; Peter Yoder, Pennsylvania State University and Camille Coleman, University of Maryland. The second level of Platinum winners were Philip Hanehan, Cornell University; Benjamin Oeggerli McGill University; Tara Pearson, University of Guelph; Leanna Scholten, University of Vermont; Garrett Schorran, Delaware Valley College; Brittany Brackett, University of Maine; Tucker Coryn, Cornell University; Joshua Detwiler, Delaware Valley College; Heather Lathrop, Morrisville State College; Jonathan Messerli, McGill University; Carolyn Abbott, Cornell University; Abraham Andrew, SUNY Cobleskill; Cameron Clark, Vermont Technical College; Amanda Heilman, University of Maryland; Tony Reagan, Morrisville State College; Stacy Eastman, University of New Hampshire; Joseph Estes, SUNY Cobleskill; Alexandra O’Brien, Cornell University; Elizabeth Smith, Pennsylvania State University; Wylie Wood, Vermont Technical College. Midwest Regional Contest Results During February 11-13, 2010, 66 students from 15 universities and colleges gathered to compete in the sixth annual Midwest Dairy Challenge at the Shisler Center in Wooster, Ohio. The competition was hosted by the Ohio State University-ATI. Platinum winners, the contest’s highest distinction, were Holly Bruns, South Dakota State; Ryan Conklin, Ohio State; Sabrina Eick, OSU-ATI; Andrea Eilenfeld, Ohio State; Allison Flinn, Iowa
State; Tricia Gates, Lakeshore Technical College; Nathanial Guy, OSU-ATI; Katherine Harmelink, UW-Madison; David Hutchinson, UW-Platteville; Darci O’Brien, UW-Madison; Brenda Reiter, University of Minnesota; Stephanie Retz, UW-River Falls; Natalie Schreyer, Kansas State; and Ed Weisgarber, OSU-ATI. Western Regional Contest Results Hosted by the University of IdahoTwin Falls, the Western Regional Contest hosted more than 40 students from four western colleges and universities and one Canadian university as they competed in the fifth edition of the regional competition. The student competition took place March 4-6 in Twin Falls, Idaho. Platinum awards were achieved by Nicole Hurt, University of Alberta; Carl Betts, University of Idaho; Jennifer Trice, Washington State University; Robert Thommen, California Polytechnic State University; Brian Waymire, California Polytechnic State University; Brian Medeiros, California Polytechnic State University; Jennifer Spencer, University of Idaho; Stewart Russell, University of Idaho; and Alex DeJager, California State University-Fresno. For More Information In the nine years since the initial Dairy Challenge competition in Michigan, the American Jersey Cattle Association has been a proud sponsor of the more than 1,500 youth that have proceeded through the program. The dairy youth that compete in the Dairy Challenge have the opportunity to gain skills outside of the classroom as they apply their text book knowledge to real life experiences. For more information about the NAIDC, those interested can visit www. dairychallenge.org, or contact Molly J. Kelley, NAIDC Executive Director, at naidc@wdexpo.com C. L. (Clint) Collins, III P. O. Box 359 Sylacauga, AL 35159 Fax: 256/245-9870 Home: 256/249-2481 clcollins@mysylacauga.com
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Kentucky Kow-A-Rama Jersey Show The Kentucky Kow-A-Rama Jersey Show was held on April 3, 2010, in Louisville, Ky. Rick Allyn, Canaan, Conn., judged the 16 head of Registered Jerseys. Taking home the Senior and Grand Champion honors was the first place fouryear-old, Gillers Georgina, exhibited by Katie Gibson, Eminence. Exhibiting the Reserve Grand and Reserve Senior Champion, Millers Brazo Fascination, were Katie Gibson and Kelsey Schilling, Eminence. “Tia” was the first place senior three-year-old. Judge Allyn named ZJF Karsons Beauty Bell, the winning senior yearling, as the Junior Champion. “Bell” was exhibited by Zike Jersey Farm, Morristown, Ind. The first place intermediate yearling, Millers Hank Farrah, exhibited by the Dick Miller Family, Osgood, Ind., was named the Reserve Junior Champion.
Kow-A-Rama Junior Show The Kentucky Kow-A-Rama Junior Jersey Show was held on April 3, 2010, in Louisville, Ky. Placing the 10 head
Judge Rick Allyn congratulates the Grand Champion females. Gillers Georgina, exhibited by Katie Gibson, was named the Senior and Grand Champion of the open and junior shows. The Reserve Senior Champion and Reserve Grand Champion of both the open and junior show was Millers Brazo Fascination. “Fascination,” pictured with Brad Taylor at the halter, was exhibited by Gibson and Kelsey Schilling.
of Registered Jerseys was Rick Allyn, Canaan, Conn. Katie Gibson, Eminence, exhibited the Senior and Grand Champion female, Gillers Georgina, the winning four-yearold. Taking home the Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion honors was the top senior three-year-old, Millers Brazo Fascination, exhibited by Katie Gibson. The first place intermediate yearling,
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Geisler Hornet Joann, claimed the Junior Champion title for Erica Geisler, Delphi, Ind., who also exhibited the Reserve Junior Champion, Geisler Comerica Lucy, winner of the senior yearling class.
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The title of Junior Champion was awarded to Zike Jersey Farm for ZJF Karsons Beauty Bell, shown by Paul Engleking. Millers Hank Farrah, exhibited by the Dick Miller Family, was named the Intermediate Junior Champion. Dick Miller is on the halter.
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Henry and Jenn McReynolds 845 McReynolds Road, Danville, VT 05828 Email luckyhill@kingcon.com Phone 802/748-0085 or 802/748-9213
Mapleline Farm The John Kokoski Family
57 Comins Road, Hadley, MA 01035 Home 413/549-6486 Barn 413/549-6174 Email jkokoski@charter.net
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The McKeen Family • Home of SMJ Jerseys 414 Hussey Rd., Albion, ME 04910 Barn: 207/437-5181 • Home 207/437-2554 E-mail: mckeen.jean@gmail.com A REAP herd and member of New England Jersey Sires, Inc.
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Sheldon Sawyer, Sr. and Sheldon “Tom” Sawyer, Jr. Owners 420 Wentworth Rd., Walpole, NH 03608-9715
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News is Good for Tennessee Breeders
Jersey breeders from the Volunteer State met for the annual meeting of their state Jersey organization on February 6, 2010, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Murfreesboro. Several guests attended the event, including Tennessee Senators, Jim Tracy and Bill Ketron, both of Nashville. The pair was thanked for their efforts to keep Jerseys at the University of Tennessee Dairy Research and Education Center at Lewisburg. Kevin Thompson, the new director of the center, is confident that the Jersey herd at Lewisburg is here to stay and Jersey-specific research will continue. Other good news came from American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) Director Charles Steer, who spoke on the “Golden Decade of Jersey Breed Expansion.” Steer noted that the breed experienced back-to-back record-setting years for registrations and record levels of participation in all breed improvement programs during 2009. There were 95,557 animals recorded in the AJCA herd book in 2009 and the average of the past three years—89,955—met the goal that had been previously established for 2010. Members approved giving a $500 scholarship to a Tennessee junior each year. Juniors Daniel Kyle Fugate, Whitesburg, Joshua Hannah, Cleveland, and Julie Ozburn, Nolensville, will compete in the 2009 National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest. Production awards were given to Jersey breeders for herd averages and individual cow production in several age categories on an energy corrected milk (ECM) basis. In the category for small herds herds with 10-49 cows, Daniel Parks, Morristown,
took home the top prize with an average of 16,551 lbs. milk, 752 lbs. fat and 587 lbs. protein on 43 cows. The ECM on this average is 19,640 lbs. The 97-cow herd owned by Jason and Jonas Gillespie, Chapel Hill, was first for herds with 50-99 cows with an average of 15,608 lbs. milk, 773 lbs. fat and 527 lbs. protein and ECM of 19,144 lbs. Johnny Brady, Riceville, took the top award for herds with 100-149 cows with an average of 15,623 lbs. milk, 840 lbs. fat and 554 lbs. protein and ECM of 20,224 lbs. on his herd of 114 cows. In the category for large herds with 150 or more cows, Gaby Jersey Farm, Greeneville, had the high average for ECM at 23,232 lbs. milk. The average on the 168 cows is 19,075 lbs. milk, 922 lbs. fat and 661 lbs. protein. Gaby Jersey Farm also took home three of the five certificates awarded for individual production. Gabys Rebel Lilac was the state’s high producing two-year-old with a record of 2-10 305 23,560 5.3% 1,248 3.7% 875 and ECM of 29,856 lbs. Gabys Jace Europe topped all three-year-olds with 3-10 285 24,370 6.0% 1,454 3.5% 864 and ECM of 32,692 lbs. Among fouryear-olds, Gabys Jacinto Dema, took high honors with 4-9 305 34,510 4.6% 1,571 3.3% 1,141 and ECM of 39,432 lbs. Jackson Ozburn, Nolensville, owns the high-producing aged cow, OBJ Kelvin Lena. Her 10-5 record of 32,296 lbs. milk, 1,608 lbs. fat and 1,077 lbs. protein translates to an ECM of 38,744 lbs. The highest living lifetime milk producer in the state is CHW TJet Ertha, owned by Volunteer Jersey Farm, Calhoun. The Excellent-92% daughter of AU Berretta Turbo Jet-ET, JPI -94, made 227,556 lbs. milk, 8,301 lbs. fat and 7,339 lbs. protein in 3,861 days and 10 lactations.
Officers elected to serve the Tennessee Jersey Cattle Club during 2010 were: president, Wesley Blankenship, Beech Bluff; first vice president, Henry Dowlen, Lewisburg; second vice president, Jay Ozburn, Nolensville; and secretarytreasurer, Jennifer Blankenship, Beech Bluff. Jersey breeders elected as directors included: Walter Barham, Calhoun; Henry Gaby, Greeneville; Will Moss, Cottage Grove; and Mike Vaught, Lascassas. Junior officers were elected as follows: president, Julie Ozburn; vice president, Joshua Hannah; secretary, Dylan Ellenburg, Morristown; and public relations, Daniel Fugate.
Junior Awards Available
Throughout the year, awards for shows and production and judging contests are provided by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) at events specifically for Jersey juniors. For junior shows at county, district, and state levels, the AJCA will provide ribbons for the first, second, and third place animals, plus a Grand Champion rosette. In addition to the rosette, a special award is provided for the Grand Champion at state fairs and AJCA-designated regional shows. Awards are also provided for showmanship contests exclusively for Jersey juniors. Awards must be requested annually. Contact the AJCA Director of Development at 614/322-4456, at least two weeks in advance of the event. Regretfully, requests made within two weeks of the show date cannot be filled.
Jersey Scholarship applications due July 1.
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California Spring Jersey Show • • • • • • • • • • •
April 23, 2010 Merced, Calif. Chris Hill, Thurmont, Md., judge 72 head shown Gr. and Int. Champ. female—Exels Elite Ada 1938, Adam John Vanexel, Lodi Res. Gr. and Res. Int. Champ. female—Yosemite Kokomoo Artist H3199, Yosemite Jersey Dairy, Hilmar Sr. Champ. female—BW Surefire Karen M719, Brentwood Farms, Orland Res. Sr. Champ. female—Homeridge R Babe, Hans Steingruber, East Farnham, Q. C. Jr. Champ. female—Exels Carrier Polly 2109, Jennifer Vanexel, Lodi Res. Jr. Champ. female—Caties Iatola Echos Everlasting, Catherine Elizabeth Kunde, Windsor Premier Breeder—Brentwood Farms, Orland Premier Exhibitor—UHT Enterprises, Tillamook, Ore.
2. Yosemite Kokomoo Artist H3199 (S: Cave Creek Kokomoo-ET, D: Yosemite Artist Fanclub F17453), Yosemite Jersey Dairy, Hilmar, res. int. and res. gr. champ. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. BBDN Furor Euphoria-ET, Macey Brock Pearson, Hanford 2. GR FDB Future Amanda, Frank and Carol Borba, Escalon 4-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. BW Surefire Karen M719 (S: BW Surefire, D: GR BW Baron Lilac K381), Brentwood Farms, sr. champ. 2. Homeridge R Babe (S: Rapid Bay Ressurection-ET, Dam: Homeridge Jake Babe), Hans Steingruber, East Farnham, Q. C., res. sr. champ. 5-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. BW Sultan Gina ET386-ET, Brentwood Farms 2. Exels JA Barber Jackie 1625, Jennifer Van Exel Aged cow (4 shown) 1. Sunset Canyon Jade Anna, Gordon Farms and Sunset Canyon Jerseys, Beaver, Ore., best udder of show 2. FVF Extreme Starnight, UHT Enterprises and Canaan Jerseys
Exels Elite Ada 1938 Intermediate and Grand Champion
Class Winners
Intermediate heifer calf (4 shown) 1. Ranora Monster Racine, Hannah Sanders, Hilmar 2. Ranora Ford Sassy, Karessa Mann, Turlock Senior heifer calf (5 shown) 1. GR Exels Barbaro Foxy 2163, Hank and Carolyn Van Exel, Lodi 2. Evangelo Governor Abba-ET, Matthew Evangelo, Hanford Summer yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. Whitney Oaks Eclipse Vie, Madeline Davis, Riverdale 2. Evangelo Action Becky, Matthew Evangelo Junior yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. Exels Carrier Polly 2109 (S: BW Carrier-ET, D: Exels Elton Piliki 1680), Jennifer Van Exel, jr. champ. 2. UHT Canaan Gabriel Teetyme, Casee Robinson, Lodi Intermediate yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. Exels Sultan Sadie 2065-ET, Hank and Carolyn Van Exel 2. Exels Governor Destiny 2074, Hank Van Exel, Lodi Senior yearling (3 shown) 1. Caties Iatola Echos Everlasting (S: SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, D: UHT Canaan Ressurection Echo), Catherine Elizabeth Kunde, res. jr. champ. 2. UHT Canaan Gabriel Jasmine, UHT Enterprises and Canaan Jerseys, Tillamook, Ore. Junior 2-yr.-old cow (7 shown) 1. UHT Canaan Ressurection Eloisa-ET, UHT Enterprises and Canaan Jerseys 2. Sunset Canyon Monte SN Anthem, Valery Silva, Beaver, Ore. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (7 shown) 1. UHT Canaan Rush Vanessa, Canaan Jerseys, Lodi 2. Sunset Canyon Prize Baby-ET, Nathan A. Jensen, Nehalem, Ore. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Exels Elite Ada 1938 (S: Sherona Centurian Elite, D: Exels AJ King Bee Ava 1749), Adam John Van Exel, Lodi, int. and gr. champ.
Sunset Canyon Jade Anna 1st Aged Cow
Excels Carrier Polly Junior Champion
Caties Iatola Echos Everlasting Reserve Junior Champion
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BW Surefire Karen M710 Senior Champion
Eligibility Rules for 2010 All American Junior Jersey Show
The All American Junior Jersey Show is scheduled for Saturday, November 6, 2010, in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition, Louisville, Ky. Its purpose is to teach the fundamentals of good dairy husbandry, to emphasize production and quality, to stress the breeding of better Jerseys, to aid in the development of a nationwide dairy program, to demonstrate the finer points of showmanship and exhibition and to provide for the boys and girls doing junior dairy work, a fitting climax to each year’s efforts. The following rules were approved by the AJCA Board of Directors upon recommendation of the All American Planning Committees. Junior Jersey owners should read these carefully and take appropriate action now to ensure that they are eligible to exhibit in the 2010 show. Rule 1, Exhibitors. Exhibitors must be no younger than nine (9) and no older than 20 years of age as of January 1, 2010. U.S. residents must be members (junior or lifetime) of the American Jersey Cattle Association. Rule 2, Entries. Animals must be registered in the Herd Register of the American Jersey Cattle Association (i.e., have GR or HR status) or have registry status of 75% or greater with Jersey Canada. The exhibitor must be listed as Recorded Owner on the registration certificate, either (1) as the sole owner or (2) by his/her name in joint ownership. If the joint ownership includes more than one eligible exhibitor, one of them must be declared as the exhibitor during check-in. Animals must be registered and/or transferred to meet one of the above ownership requirements on or before August 1, 2010. The recording date is the postmark date and will be considered the date of registration and/ or transfer. Rule 3, Participation. Only one animal may be exhibited by each exhibitor in any one class. To be eligible to compete for cash awards, an animal must be shown by the junior exhibitor in all cases except by prior written approval from NAILE. If NAILE approved, another junior must show the animal. Adults are not allowed to show in any case. Rule 4, Breeder Status. In order to qualify for Premier Breeder points and Best Bred and Owned awards, the exhibitor declared at check-in must have his/her name recorded as a Breeder on the animal’s registration paper. These awards will be made only to the individual exhibitor in the case of partnership animals. JERSEY JOURNAL
Maryland Jersey Cattle Club Celebrates 89 Years The last 10 years have been a golden decade of breed expansion for the Jersey cow, members of the Maryland Jersey Cattle Association were told by Jersey officials during the 89th annual meeting held at the Libertytown Firehall, Libertytown, Md., on March 6, 2010. Sara Barlass, Area Representative for the American Jersey Cattle Association, addressed the membership, saying the breed has had two great back-to-back years with tremendous participation in all association programs, including the first Jersey Youth Academy. Nationally, Jersey registrations increased 50 percent from 2000 to 2009, with December being the highest month in the AJCA history for registrations. Senior Meeting Paul Spurrier, with the Purebred Dairy Cattle Association, reported that the governor’s administration may be considering large cuts to the state’s fairs and shows. He encouraged members to share their concerns with their legislators. Reports were also given on the Jersey Field Day to be held Saturday, July 17, 2010, at the Howard County Fairgrounds. The current slate of Maryland Jersey Cattle Club officers will remain. They are
Kathy Albaugh, Walkersville, president; Allen Stiles, Westminster, vice president; and Marcia Molesworth, Middletown, secretary-treasurer. Three-year directors are Julie Mayer, Taneytown; Katie Albaugh, Walkersville; Duane Norman, Fulton; and Kathy Sentelle, Jefferson. Two-year directors are Wayne Stiles, Westminster; Mike Birch, White Hall; Carol Kahler, Keymar; and Richard Kepler; Middletown. One-year directors are Mike Forsythe, Hagerstown; Jessica Stiles, Boonsboro; Duean Stiles, Fairplay; and Pat Beachy, Keymar. Abby Fawley Riggleman, Jefferson, takes over as the junior advisor.
Maryland Jersey Princess Jessica Sentelle, left, of Frederick County crowned Amber Lippy of Carroll County the new Maryland Jersey Princess. All photos coutesy of Maryland Jersey Cattle Club member Laurie Savage, Dickerson, Md.
The John Stiles Award was presented to the most active Maryland Jersey Cattle Club junior. Michelle Malone, left, of Montgomery County received the award from last year’s winner, Tracey Forsythe.
Jersey production awards were presented to Queen Acres Jerseys, Keymar, for their herd of 40 or more cows, and OCS Dairy, Jefferson, topped the 10- to 39-cow category. OCS Dairy, Clayton Smith and Family, won the J. Hanson Hoffman Senior Award for their high-producing herd. Individual production awards went to OCS Dairy, senior yearling in milk; Bar None Jerseys, Keymar, junior two-yearold, senior three-year-old, four-year-old and five- to seven-year-old; Queen Acres Jerseys, senior two-year-old; Ehrhardt Farm, Inc., Baldwin, junior threeyear-old; Robert Fry and Judy Gifford,
Chase Smith, of OCS Dairy in Frederick County, accepted the J. Hanson Hoffman Senior Award for high herd in production from Kay Hoffman. Smith also accepted the J. Hanson Hoffman Junior Award for Daisy Gardner’s high-producing junior 2-year-old.
Maryland Jersey Queen Michelle Malone, left, presented Junior All-Maryland Jersey awards to, from left, Katie Grace Weant, Dusty Kahler, Gabrielle Bowers, Brandon Kahler, Catherine Savage, Amber Lippy, Autumn Lippy and Jessica Sentelle.
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Maryland Jersey Queen Michelle Malone, left, and Maryland Jersey Princess Jessica Sentelle, right, present Jersey recordbook awards to, left to right, Amber Lippy, Gabrielle Bowers, Autumn Lippy and Wyatt Kahler. In the back row from left are recordbook winners Brandon Kahler, Dusty Kahler, Chase Smith for Daisy Gardner and Tracey Forsythe
Kennedyville, eight years or older; and Jack and Stacey Kahler, Keymar, lifetime. Daisy Gardner was awarded the J. Hanson Hoffman Junior Award for her high-producing junior two-year-old. Mike and Leah Birch, White Hall received the Herbert Hoopes Senior Award for their outstanding service to the Maryland Jersey Cattle Club. Jersey Youth Honored New Jersey junior club officers are Hannah Hood, Union Bridge, president; Michelle Malone, Boyds, vice president; Jessica Sentelle, Jefferson, secretary; Brandon Kahler, Keymar, treasurer; and Amber Lippy, Union Bridge, reporterhistorian. New state Jersey royalty was chosen with Hannah Hood being crowned the new Maryland Jersey Queen and Amber Lippy being named the new Maryland Jersey Princess. Along with elections, numerous awards were given to association members. The John Stiles Award, which goes to the most active Jersey junior, was presented to Michelle Malone. The Warren Fender Scholarship was awarded to Katelyn Beachy, Keymar, and the Charlotte Stiles Scholarship went to Tracey Forsythe. A Maryland Jersey Cattle Club scholarship was presented to Brittany Arnold, Jefferson. Juniors who received individual production awards were Daisy Gardner, junior two-year-old; Ryan Poole, Westminster, senior two-year-old; Amber Lippy, three-year-old; Tracey Forsythe, Hagerstown, four-year-old; and Brandon Kahler, Keymar, five years and older. A number of Jersey youth were rewarded for their recordbook work. Winners are as follows: junior girl, Daisy Gardner, Jefferson, first; Gabrielle (continued to page 58)
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Maryland Jersey Cattle Club President Kathy Albaugh, left, presents the Herbert Hoopes Sr. Award to Mike and Leah Birch of Harford County.
Maryland Meeting (continued from page 56)
Bowers, Boonsboro, second; and Kaitlyn Blank, Frederick, third; junior boy, Wyatt Kahler, Keymar, first; intermediate girl, Autumn Lippy, Union Bridge, first; intermediate boy, Dusty Kahler, Keymar, first; Ryan Hevner, Keymar, second; Christopher Stonesifer, Taneytown, third; and Andrew Stonesfier, Taneytown, honorable mention; senior girl, Tracey Forsythe, first; Ashley Hevner, Keymar, second; Amber Lippy, third; Morgan Cole, Thurmont and Brianne Hevner, Keymar, honorable mention; senior boy, Brandon Kahler, first. Taking the overall
Juniors who won production awards for their Jersey cows are (pictured in the center from left): Tracey Forsythe, Brandon Kahler, Amber Lippy and Chase Smith for Daisy Gardner.
Carol Kahler, center, presents Jersey scholarships to Brittany Arnold, left, of Frederick County and Tracey Forsythe of Washington County.
recordbook trophy was Tracey Forsythe. Junior All-Maryland and Reserve Junior All-Maryland Jersey Awards went to Katie Grace Weant, Taneytown, fall calf; Patrick Youse, Ridgley, reserve fall calf and senior two-year-old; Jessica Sentelle, winter calf, spring yearling, winter yearling; Catherine Savage, Dickerson, reserve winter calf; Gabrielle Bowers, reserve spring yearling; Amber Lippy, honorable mention spring yearling; Autumn Lippy, reserve senior twoyear-old; Dusty Kahler, four-year-old; Brandon Kahler, five-year-old; and Katie Grace Weant, dry cow.
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April 11, 2010, Syracuse, N.Y. Sean Johnson, Eldersburg, Md. judge 141 head shown Senior and Grand Champion female—Brookview Just Once, Entourage Cattle Company, Michael Heath and Jason Lloyd, Westminster, Md. Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion female—Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J, Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn. Intermediate Champion female—WF Big Wheel Darcy, Patricia S. Stiles, Clear Brook, Va. Reserve Intermediate Champion female—South Mountain Voltage Price-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, Boonsboro, Md. Junior Champion female—Knob View Nevada Cameron, Jon Hunter Prokop, Middleburgh Reserve Junior Champion female—South Mountain Ringmstr Justify, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard Premier Breeder—Hillacres Jerseys, Peach Bottom, Pa. Premier Exhibitor—Arethusa Farm
boro, Md. 2. Tiaro Deluxe Ronda-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner 3. Dreamroad Golden Crackle, Rebecca Ferry, Dreamroad Jerseys, Barb and Kevin Ziemba, Johnstown 100,000 lb. cow (1 shown) 1. Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J (S: Sooner Centurion-ET, D: Genesis Renaissance Vivianne), Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn., res. sr. and res. gr. champ. Junior best three females (2 shown) 1. Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard Best three females (2 shown) 1. Hillacres Jerseys, Peach Bottom, Pa. Produce of dam (2 shown) 1. Ernest W. Kueffner Dam and daughter (3 shown) 1. Arethusa Farm 2. Meghan Moody, Hamden
Class Winners Intermediate heifer calf (5 shown) 1. Underground Dominica Mamie, Underground Genetics, Aaron Eaton, Caitlin Rohe and Pat Lundy, Pitcher, best bred and owned 2. South Mountain Valiant Jillian-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, Boonsboro, Md. 3. Leonards Rally Robbilyn, Leonard Beef Co. Inc., Taunton, Mass. Senior heifer calf (17 shown) 1. Purple Fever Governor CC, Purple Fever Cattle Co., Lowville, best bred and owned 2. Tierneys Governor Joshlyn, Tierney Farm, Malone 3. Currvale Governor Darling, Jessica M. Currie, Tully Summer yearling heifer (12 shown) 1. Arethusa Action Dominique, Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn., best bred and owned 2. Seacord Farm Comerica Elsie, Richard T. Seacord, Greenwich 3. Sanforddale Governor Elaine, Bailee and Calla Mazzaro and Duane Cole, Williamsfield, Ohio Junior yearling heifer (9 shown) 1. Cooper Farm RBR Miss America-ET, Caitlin Rohe, Mike Heath, Aaron Eaton and Pat Lundy, Preble 2. Crossbrook Sultan Sara, Jon Hunter Prokop, Middleburgh, best bred and owned 3. South Mountain R Master Jamaica, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard Intermediate yearling heifer (8 shown) 1. Knob View Nevada Cameron (S: Huronia Connections Nevada 27L, D: Knob View Deluxe Cher), Jon Hunter Prokop, best bred and owned, jr. champ. 2. Pennwood Governor Murphy, Jessica M. Currie 3. ENF Remakes Top Mischiff, Emily Rose Sigle, Stockton, N.J. Senior yearling heifer (14 shown) 1. South Mountain Ringmstr Justify (S: Family Hill Ringmaster, D: Justine Vindication Justice), Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, best bred and owned, res. jr. champ. 2. Underground Maddie Mamie-ET, Daniel and Helen Meier, Jamie Black and Petra Meier, Constable 3. Cooper Farm G Jameson, Aaron Eaton, Joe D. Brand and Dustin Schirm, Preble Junior 2-yr.-old (9 shown) 1. South Mountain Voltage Price-ET (S: Elliotts Golden
Voltage-ET, D: South Mountain Santana), Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard., best udder, best bred and owned, res. int. champ. 2. Reich-Dale Amadeo Samantha-ET, Maple Downs Farm II and Michael Heath, Middleburgh 3. Kookabear of Avonlea-ET, Kyle and Jennifer Thygesen, Tunbridge, Vt. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (11 shown) 1. Blue Mountain Tequila Tina Marie, Bailee and Calla Mazzaro and Duane Cole 2. Hillacres Vavoom Vogue, Thomas Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., best bred and owned 3. Cowbell Redwood Charity, Cowbell Acres, Canton Junior 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. AF Furor Fudge, Tucker Hardy, Belleville, Pa., best bred and owned 2. Hillacres Addie Alizabeth, Nicole Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa. 3. Billings Furor Meg, The Billings Farm, Woodstock, Vt. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (7 shown) 1. WF Big Wheel Darcy (S: Blackys Big Wheel-ET, D: WF Centurion Diana), Patricia S. Stiles, Clear Brook, Va., best bred and owned of show, int. champ. 2. SSF Belmont Bree, Charles F. Luchsinger, Syracuse 3. Hillacres Tressa Talee, Thomas Arrowsmith 4-yr.-old cow (14 shown) 1. Brookview Just Once (S: Sweet Cheater-ET, D: Brookview Furor Jellybean), Entourage Cattle Company, Michael Heath and Jason Lloyd, Westminster, Md., sr. and gr. champ. 2. Reich-Dale Starlite Vinesse, Skyler Reichard, Chambersburg, Pa., best bred and owned 3. Underground Gaylenes Gem, Kennedy Crothers, Pitcher 5-yr. and 6-yr.-old cow (7 shown) 1. MRJ Rockets Summer Girl, Breview Jerseys, Walnutdale Farms and Tumbleweed Jerseys, Wayland, Mich. 2. Maple Ridge Jamaica June, Deb and Anthony Crothers, Pitcher 3. WF Counciller Ananicole-ET, Todd Stiles, Clear Brook, Va., best bred and owned Aged cow (7 shown) 1. Elliotts Golden Vista-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner, Boons-
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New York Spring Carousel Junior Jersey Show AF Furor Fudge was named Grand Champion for Tucker Hardy, Belleville, Pa. Reserve Grand Champion went to Chris Schuler, Montrose, Pa., for Comericas Black Rose. Sean Johnson, Eldersburg, Md., judged the 35 head of Registered Jerseys at the New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, N.Y., on April 11, 2010. Class Winners
Intermediate heifer calf (2 shown) Lakeside BT SOC Pattycake, Emily Rose Sigle, Stockton, N.J. Senior heifer calf (6 shown) Currvale Governor Darling (S: Griffens Governor-ET, D: Currvale Furor Darby), Jessica M. Currie, Tully, best bred and owned, jr. champ. Summer yearling heifer (5 shown) ENF Councillers Jovanna, Emily Rose Sigle, best bred and owned Junior yearling heifer (6 shown) Four-Hills Giller Beauty-ET, Britney Hill, Bristol, Vt. best bred and owned Intermediate yearling heifer (5 shown) Pennwood Governor Murphy (S: Griffens Governor-ET, GR Pennwood Kaptain Melody), Jessica M. Currie, res. jr. champ. Best bred and owned—ENF Remakes Top Mischiff, Emily
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Rose Sigle, 2nd in class Senior yearling heifer (4 shown) CDJ Twinkle Sig Tribute, Kyle Cacciola, Cobleskill, best bred and owned Senior 2-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Comericas Black Rose (S: Bridon Remake ComericaET, D: Apollos Black Satin), Chris Schuler, Montrose, Pa., res. int. and res. gr. champ. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (1 shown) AF Furor Fudge (S: Piedmont Nadine Furor, D: Sniders Future Fenola), Tucker Hardy, Belleville, Pa., best bred and owned, int. and gr. champ. Senior 3-yr.old cow (3 shown) Blue Mountain Giller Trisha, Heath Spatz, Lebanon, Pa. Best bred and owned—Piranha Peachy of Springdale, Lucas Schonfeld, Hamden, 3rd in class Aged cow (2 shown) 1. Sniders Future Fenola (S: Molly Brook Beretta FutureET, D: Windrift Duncan Freesia), Tucker Hardy, sr. champ. 2. M-Springdale Ralph Song Sonnet (S: Lowbird Hallmark Ralph-ET, D: M Springdale Choice SYB Song), Lucas Schonfeld, res. sr. champ.
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Wisconsin Jersey Spring Spectacular Junior Show SRG Royal Amadeo Claudia was named Grand Champion for Nicolas Kipp, Hazel Green, at the Wisconsin Jersey Spring Spectacular Junior Show on April 24, 2010. Fredestel Laser P Nelly Bly was named Reserve Grand Champion for Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill. Mark Rueth, Oxford, judged the 74 animals shown in Viroqua. Class Winners
Intermediate heifer calf (5 shown) JTL Furor Jewel, Jacob Leum, Viroqua, best bred and owned Senior heifer calf (7 shown) Milk-N-More-KCW Barbs Autumn, Kaila Wussow, Cecil, best bred and owned Summer yearling heifer (8 shown) BJ Governor Money-ET, Shawn Nehls, Hustisford Best bred and owned—Beechwood H Valiant Candy, Hunter Stenholt Ripon, 7th in class Junior yearling heifer (6 shown) Milk-N-More-WJM Connect Versace-ET, Kaila Wussow, Cecil Best bred and owned—Big Time Ringmaster Selena, Hannah Linehan, River Falls, 2nd in class Intermediate yearling heifer (5 shown) 1. Lookout Iatola Polka Dot (S: SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, D: Lookout Diamond In The Rough), Laura Renee Elliott, jr. champ. 2. Rapid Bay Shy Suspition (S: WF Amadeo Shyster, D: Rapid Bay JW Suspense-ET), Ashley Bushman, Montour, Iowa, res. jr. champ. Best bred and owned—Holmacers Militia Lil Bang, Mary Franz, Northfield, Minn., 4th in class Senior yearling heifer (7 shown) Payneside Hio Groovie, Stephanie Kasper, Owatonna, Minn. Best bred and owned—Beechwood H Kade Flame, Hunter Stenholt, 6th in class Uncalved 2-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Avon Road Jurisdiction Mandy-ET, Evan G. Jones,
Fredestel Laser P Nelly Bly 1st 5-yr.-old cow Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion Ridgeway Junior 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Kishholm Goal Jewel, Grant Fremstad, Lone Rock Senior 2-yr.-old cow (5 shown) Holmacres Centurion Fitty, Mary Franz, best bred and owned of show Junior 3-yr.-old cow (4 shown) BJ Remake Monarch, Shawn Nehls Senior 3-yr.-old cow (8 shown) SRG Royal Mini Emma, Kaila Wussow 4-yr.-old cow (6 shown) SV Resurrect Roxy, Austin Nauman, Appleton 5-yr.-old cow (5 shown) Fredestel Laser P Nelly Bly (S: Willoa Laser, D: Paragon G Nelly Bly of Fredestel), Ben Sauder, res. sr. and gr. champ. Aged cow (4 shown) SRG Royal Amadeo Claudia (S: Piedmont Grove Amedeo, D: SRG Royal Galaxy Liz), Nicolas Kipp, sr. and gr. champ. Junior showmanship (7 participants) Colin Wussow, Cecil Intermediate showmanship (9 participants) India Tauchen, Bonduel Senior showmanship (4 participants) Marissa Roden, Henning, Minn.
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Wisconsin Jersey Spring Spectacular Show
April 24, 2010, Viroqua, Wis. Mark Rueth, Oxford, Wis. judge 213 head shown Senior and Grand Champion female—Ratliff D Dean Allie-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan. Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion female—DeMents Socrates Pearl, Nic, Jeni, Ben and Andy Sauder, Tremont, Ill. Intermediate Champion female—Ratliff Amedeo Krissy-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff Garnett, Kan. Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Hillacres Morrae Maryland, Peter Vail and Budjon Farms, Lomira Junior Champion female—Triple H King Icing-ET, Scot B. Hammann, Barron Reserve Junior Champion female—Lookout Iatola Polka Dot, Laura Renee Elliott, Marshall Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor—Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan.
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Class Winners Intermediate heifer calf (9shown) 1. Gil-Bar Magic Lark, Gil-Bar Farm, Janesville, best bred and owned 2. Kipps Jade Abby, Randy Drinkall and Family, Rushford, Minn. 3. Ratliff Kolton Julie, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan. Senior heifer calf (17 shown) 1. Milk-N-More-KCW Barbs Autumn, Kaila and Colin Wussow, Cecil, best bred and owned 2. Ratliff Minister Ruthie-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff 3. Bellavista Jud Bree, Tony and Lynette Fuentes and Family, Berne, Ind. Summer yearling heifer (22 shown) 1. Partee at Budjon Jade Lacey-ET, Peter Vail and Budjon Farms, Lomira 2. BJ Governor Money-ET, Shawn and Seth Nehls, Hustisford, best bred and owned 3. Edgebrook Jackknife Silver, Megan, Ashley Bushman and Mike and Brenda Dilly, Montour, Iowa Junior yearling heifer (15 shown) 1. Storas Sultan Saharra-ET, Budjon Farms and Joel Kietzman, Lomira 2. Arethusa First Prize Vienna-ET, Kari Behling, Fox Lake 3. Kyles Stowe Maxine, Kyle B. Barlass, Janesville, best bred and owned Intermediate yearling heifer (13 shown) 1. Lookout Iatola Polka Dot (S: SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, D: Lookout Diamond In The Rough), Laura Renee Elliott, Marshall, best bred and owned, res. jr. champ. 2. Pleasant Nook Iatola Perfect, Budjon Farms and Peter Vail, Lomira 3. Rapid Bay Shy Suspition, Mike and Brenda Dilly, Montour, Iowa Senior yearling heifer (13 shown) 1. Triple H King Icing-ET (S: Meadowridge K Tel King, D: Meadowridge Mister T Ivy), Scot B. Hammann, Barron, best bred and owned, jr. champ. 2. River Valley Iatola Gorgeous, Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill. 3. Payneside Hio Groovie, Tony and Stephanie Kasper, Owatonna, Minn. Uncalved 2-yr.-old (12 shown) 1. Alissa Ringmaster of Edgebrook, Patty Dilly and Gina
Fisher, Montour, Iowa, best bred and owned 2. Brinks-Acres Comerica Frolic, Evan A. Brinkmeier, Dakota, Ill. 3. Advancer Jamaicas Fara-Lady, Woodmohr Jerseys, Bloomer Junior 2-yr.-old (8 shown) 1. Woodmohr Divine Lolly, Woodmohr Jerseys, best udder, best bred and owned 2. Norse Star Minister Betsy, Norse Star Jerseys, Westby 3. Elliotts Valiant Raquel-ET, Nelson Farm, Dassel, Minn. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (23 shown) 1. Ratliff King Snickers, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Amanda Nelson and Frank Pretz, Garnett, Kan., best bred and owned 2. Triple H Giller Cookie, Scot B. Hammann, Barron, best udder 3. Stars Sequel-ET, Mike and Julie Duckett and Hacienda Compestre La Cabana, Rudolph Junior 3-yr.-old cow (10 shown) 1. Budjon-Vail Sultan Gucci-ET, Peter Vail and Budjon Farms, best udder 2. PJF Jamacia Briella, Jaclyn A. Peterson, Viroqua, best bred and owned 3. Ravenwood ECC Socrates Fantasia, Ravenwood – E.C.C., Peterson, Minn. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (24 shown) 1. Ratliff Amedeo Krissy-ET (S: Piedmont Grove Amedeo, D: Avonlea D Jude Karmel) Ron and Christy Ratliff, best bred and owned, int. champ. 2. Hillacres Morrae Maryland (S: Silver Spring Belmont, D: Hillacres Kanadian Morrae), Peter Vail and Budjon Farms, best udder, res. int. champ. 3. Advancer Signature Rose, Woodmohr Jerseys 4-yr.-old cow (22 shown) 1. Ratliff Kaptain Erica, Christy Ratiff, Garnett, Kan., best udder, best bred and owned 2. Ressurections Monet of Edgebrook, Mike and Brenda Dilly and Bradley Arthur, Montour, Iowa 3. Sunset Canyon Sultan Nadine 111-ET, Bradley, Barry and Duane Midtling, Wilson 5-yr.-old cow (13 shown) 1. DeMents Socrates Pearl (S: Piedmont Prize Socrates, D: DeMent Sambo Patsy), Nic, Jeni, Ben and Andy Sauder, best udder, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 2. Miss Amadeo Lovebug-ET, Jordan and Whitney
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Ebert, Algoma, Wis. 3. Fredestel Laser P Nelly Bly, Nic, Jeni, Ben and Andy Sauder Best bred and owned—PM JD Sassy, Ralph F. Uhe and Family, Janesville, 9th in class Aged cow (12 shown) 1. Ratliff D Dean Allie-ET (S: Elliotts Dorie Dean, D: Pine Creek Fabian Amy), Ron and Christy Ratliff, best udder of show, best bred and owned of show, sr. and gr. champ. 2. Parkview Centurion Russia, Ben Sauder 3. Llolyn Jude Griffen-ET, Peter Vail and Budjon Farms Junior best three females (4 shown) 1. Milk-n-More Farms, Ron and Nicolle Wussow and Family 2. Brandon and Seth Nehls 3. Brinks Acres Senior best three females (5 shown) 1. Ron and Christy Ratliff 2. Woodmohr Jerseys 3. Brandon and Seth Nehls
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Wisconsin Gears Up for 2011 Annual Meetings
Jersey breeders from Wisconsin Parish 3 hosted the annual meeting of their state Jersey association at the Kalahari Resort in the Wisconsin Dells on March 6, 2010. Breeders across the state got a first-hand look at the resort which will be the locale for the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) in the summer of 2011 and began to finalize plans for the event. Among the highlights is the all-donation National Heifer Sale which will fund Jersey Youth Academy just as the 2005 event funded the AJCC Research Foundation. Jersey breeders from the Badger State also took opportunity to recognize their peers for achievements made in 2009. The Distinguished Service Award was presented to a pair of educators from the University of Wisconsin (UW): Dr. Edward Jesse and Dr. Robert Cropp. The two were honored for their efforts to establish multiple component pricing and set and maintain quality standards for milk and their support of the Jersey breed. Dr. Jesse is professor emeritus from the UW Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics in Madison and was Director of Trade and Policy Studies at the Babcock Institute. Dr. Cropp is a former director of the UW Center for Cooperatives and wrote regular columns for Hoard’s Dairyman and The Cheese Reporter. David Allen, Reedsburg, was named Jersey Breeder of the Year. He operates All-Lynn Jerseys with his family in the south-central part of the state. The 47cow herd has a 2009 lactation average of 22,052 lbs. milk, 1,031 lbs. fat and 798 lbs. protein, a mark that ranks fourth for milk and protein and 10th for fat among herds with 40-79 records. With the April 2010 genetic evaluations, the herd ranks third in the nation for Jersey Performance Index (JPI) with an average JPI of +69. Allen started his dairy career with unregistered Holsteins. Registered
Shari Strickhouser, Parish 2 Director, congratulates Wade Kessenich for being named Wisconsin Junior Jersey Breeder of the Year.
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Secretary Dennis Post presents Wisconsin Distinguished Service Awards to Dr. Edward Jesse, left, and Dr. Robert Cropp.
David Allen, left, receives a plaque for Wisconsin Jersey Breeder of the Year from Mark Wallace.
Jerseys were added to the herd in 1984, when a cow and bred heifer were purchased for daughter, Rachel, from the Second Jersey Protein Sale in Fond du Lac. Two years later, an additional 11 head were purchased from the Protein Sale. The Holsteins were phased out and the herd has been all-Jersey since the early 1990s. Allen has focused on quality over quantity. He has been an early proponent of genotyping and brought several quality females to the farm because of their genomic evaluations. The Allens have improved the quality of their Jersey herd through an extensive embryo transfer program. They have sold genetics internationally to Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark and New Zealand and placed many bulls in A.I. Allen also sits on the boards of both the Milwaukee Cooperative Milk Producers and The Lakeshore Federated Dairy Cooperative. Wade Kessenech, de Forest, was named Junior Jersey Breeder of the Year. The 19-year-old operates Buckshot Jerseys. He recently completed the UW dairy short course and returned to the 500-cow Holstein and Jersey farm owned by his parents, Jeff and Robin. His Registered Jersey herd numbers 16 milking cows and 20 heifers. Kessenech was a member of the inaugural Jersey Youth Academy class last summer and served his local FFA chapter as president his senior year. He competed on the 4-H dairy judging team
that topped World Dairy Expo in 2005 and was sixth individual overall. Kessenich enjoys showing and exhibited the Grand Champion of the Central National Junior Jersey Show, Gil-Bar Sparkler Juliann, in 2008. Connie Jump, Richland Center, was named Jersey Woman of the Year. She and her husband, Jeff, and their children, Cody, 15, and Molly, 13, operate Jump Family Dairy. The dairy has grown from 4-H projects for the children and today represents 65 milking cows, about 90% Jersey and the balance Dutch Belted. A parlor was built in 2006 and a compost barn followed two years later. Though she did not grow up on a dairy farm, Connie embraced the opportunity to learn all she could about the industry, especially calf care. Today she also maintains herd records and oversees daily chores. Connie is also active in community, church and youth organizations and is a full-time accountant during tax season. Jersey breeders were also honored for production accomplishments for herd averages and individual production by age. Ron and Nicolle Wussow, Cecil, received the award for the high herd for milk and fat production in 2009 with a herd average of 22,143 lbs. milk, 1,116 lbs. fat and 752 lbs. protein (3x milking) on 65 cows. Steve and Amanda Killian, Blair, earned the award for high herd for
Cassey Krull, right, was crowned as the 2010 Wisconsin Jersey Queen and Abby Tauchen was named 2010 Wisconsin Jersey Princess.
Juniors earning production awards were (front row) Logan Voights, Colin Wussow, Tommy Allen, (back row) Wade Kessenich, Kaila Wussow and Natalie Kessenich.
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protein production with a herd average of 19,351 lbs. milk, 972 lbs. fat and 756 lbs. protein on 42 cows. The herd owned by Mark and Caitie Paulsen, Briggsville, had the largest gains in milk and protein production. Typro Jerseys produced 4,226 lbs. more milk and 153 lbs. protein in its herd average in 2009 as compared to 2008. The cow that produced the top 305-day record in Wisconsin for milk, fat, protein and cheese yield was Hi-Land Paramount Patric, owned by Jory Fremstad, Westby. The Excellent-90% daughter of Rock Ella Paramount-ET, GJPI +93, made 35,650 lbs. milk, 2,130 lbs. fat and 1,391 lbs. protein, with a cheese yield equivalent of 3,311 lbs. at 5-1. She is also the reigning National Class Leader for fat, protein and cheese yield among cows 5-9 years-of-age. In the junior awards program, Cassy Krull of Lake Mills was crowned as 2010 Wisconsin Jersey Queen and will represent the state in the national Jersey queen contest held during All American festivities in Louisville, Ky., this fall. Abby Tauchen, Bonduel, was named 2010 Wisconsin Jersey Princess. Jessica Owens, Frederic, placed first in the senior youth achievement contest and earned a trophy and $250 cash award. Nicole Allen, Reedsburg, placed second in the achievement contest and received a $150 cash award. The two will compete in the 2009 National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest, with winners announced this summer. Kaila Wussow, Cecil, placed first in the junior youth achievement contest and received a Registered Jersey calf donated by David Allen. Her prize, All Lynns Alexander Farrah, is a P9 daughter of Forest Glen Artist Alexander, GJPI +135, born in December 2009. Cody Jump earned the Lois Haeuser Memorial Award
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All-Wisconsin awards were presented to (front row) India Tauchen, Austin Nauman, Colin Wussow, Sean Brown, (back row) Danielle Brown, Abby Tauchen, Bryce Krull, Natalie Kessenich and Kaila Wussow.
and a show halter for placing second in the junior youth achievement contest. Wussow also received the Charlie Price Protein Award with her brother, Colin, for Michael Centurion Darla. The Excellent-93% daughter of Sunset Canyon Michael-ET, GJPI +65, produced a record of 4-11 305 3x 31,130 4.9% 1,732 3.3% 1,158 96DCR. Scholarships were presented to Jonathan Holewinski, Shawano, Jessica Owens, Abby Tauchen and Kelly Wirkus, Athens. Members also heard the latest industry news from a number of guests. AJCA Director Chris Sorenson spoke about the “Golden Decade of Jersey Breed Expansion,” noting significant gains in participation in all breed improvement programs over the past 10 years. During 2009, the AJCA recorded 95,557 animals in the herd book, enrolled 867 herds and 127,291 cows on REAP, appraised 83,431 cows, and sold 145,963 units of JerseyTags—all records. Newly elected NAJ President David Endres discussed the work of the milk marketing branch of the national Jersey organization. NAJ is supporting efforts to increase the minimum solids not fat content of milk across the country to match standards mandated by California. Director of Field Services Kristin
Paul encouraged breeders to advertise on the state page in the Jersey Journal, as a portion of the advertising costs are returned to the Wisconsin association. This past year, the Wisconsin Jersey Breeders Association used some of the advertising rebate to establish a website hosted by USJersey.com. Breeders were invited to attend several upcoming Jersey events, including the state picnic, which will be hosted by Steven and Amanda Killian at their farm in Blair on July 3. The event will feature a potluck picnic at noon, a meeting at twilight and music in the evening. The junior show of the Wisconsin State Fair will be held on August 5 and the open show will be August 15. The Wisconsin State Show is scheduled for August 17 and 18; Chad Ryan, Fond du Lac, will be the judge. The Wisconsin Jersey Futurity will be held in conjunction with the state show. Officers were elected to serve the association as follows: Amanda Killian, president; Ralph Uhe, Janesville, vice president; Dennis Post, Clinton, secretary; and Nicolle Wussow, treasurer. Directors elected to serve two-year terms were David Allen and Ron Wussow. Junior officers are Abby Tauchen, president; Wade Kessenich, vice president; and Danielle Brown, Dodgeville, secretary.
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Parish production awards were presented to (front row) Steve Killian, Linda Owens, Donna Phillips, Bill Barlass, (back row) Ron Wussow, Don Mielke, Jason Fremstad and Ron Kutz.
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David Allen, center, donated a Jersey calf to the winner of the junior division of the youth achievement contest, Kaila Wussow, right. Cody Jump placed second and earned a show halter in memory of Lois Haeuser.
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PERFORMANCE REPORT
High Herds Ranked By JPI Average The top 25% of U.S. Jersey herds ranked by the average Jersey Performance IndexTM (JPI) of the cows in the herd are listed below. This list includes qualifying herds with an average JPI of +22 or greater. Herds must be enrolled in official AJCA performance programs to be included in the ranking and have at least 10 Registered Jerseys with Jersey Performance Indexes. For a cow to be included in a herd’s average, she must have calved after January 20, 2010, and have an April 2010 JPI. In the case of ties, the herd ranked higher for Predicted Transmitting Ability Protein (PTAP) is listed first. Any herds that remain tied are then listed in order of herd average for Cheese Merit Dollars (CM$). There are 192 herds listed with an average JPI of +42. In
April, Tollenaar Jerseys, Elk Grove, Calif., reclaimed the top spot with a 106 cow herd and an average JPI of +76. Following in second is Gerald Laufenberg, Mount Horeb, Wis., with an average JPI of +74 on 16 cows. Maintaining a third place rank is David Allen, Reedsburg, Wis. His 71-cow herd has an average JPI of +69. The 57-cow herd of John and Edwin Maxwell, Donahue, Iowa, moves into fourth place with a JPI of +68. Claiming fifth is Oomsdale Farm, Valatie, N.Y., with an average JPI of +65 on its 47 cow herd. There were 99,175 cows summarized in the April 2010 genetic evaluations with an average JPI of +16. These numbers reflect the JPI formula that was implemented with this genetic summary. PTA averages were +26M, +5F, +2P, +54 CM$, +50 NM$ and +48 FM$.
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TOLLENAAR JERSEYS ELK GROVE, CA 106 371 35 18 245 217 195 LAUFENBERG, GERALD MOUNT HOREB, WI 16 174 25 15 237 194 156 ALLEN, DAVID REEDSBURG, WI 71 389 25 15 204 188 177 MAXWELL, JOHN AND EDWIN DONAHUE, IA 57 472 23 15 198 192 191 OOMSDALE FARM VALATIE, NY 47 487 24 18 163 146 135 CHAPIN, CLIFFORD A. COLEBROOK, NH 12 369 15 11 97 96 97 WHITE, BENJAMIN R. EAST RYEGATE, VT 27 335 21 14 196 178 165 EICK, WILLIAM COLUMBIA X RD, PA 57 358 18 14 172 156 145 ST. BRIGIDS FARM KENNEDYVILLE, MD 74 406 22 16 178 159 146 COOPERRIDER & SONS CROTON, OH 125 411 18 15 165 151 142 GREENE, WAYNE JR. CADOTT, WI 25 409 21 15 167 156 150 DENNISTON-KELLER ROBIN / KELLER KIP BYRON, NY 89 280 22 13 186 167 152 HEINZ, LLOYD SHAWANO, WI 72 523 21 16 150 147 147 ROWZEE JERSEY FARM NEWTON, MS 158 310 20 13 173 159 149 SUMMIT FARM INC. LESTER, IA 264 464 16 14 142 140 142 MARCKS, BARB AND KEVIN SEYMOUR, WI 23 321 22 14 170 151 138 GABY JERSEY FARM GREENEVILLE, TN 169 327 18 12 158 149 144 HOWE, LUCY V. TUNBRIDGE, VT 13 78 8 9 182 154 130 DESERT PARK JERSEYS JEFFERSON, OR 388 499 17 13 142 146 153 CARLSON, CHERYL A. TULLY, NY 52 27 25 12 206 160 123 MURPHY, THOMAS F. AND CATHERINE F. EARLVILLE, NY 42 179 12 9 157 140 128 KEMPER, CHRISTOPHER DANE, WI 139 302 18 12 146 134 127 FOREST GLEN JERSEYS DAYTON, OR 1,435 310 12 12 144 131 122 MARTIN DAIRY LLC TILLAMOOK, OR 958 206 25 12 182 155 135 SPRUCE ROW FARM MEADVILLE, PA 170 367 17 13 153 143 136
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BOYD-LEE JERSEYS PARROTTSVILLE, TN 57 319 20 11 157 151 148 BERRY COLLEGE MOUNT BERRY, GA 26 353 15 13 127 117 110 CHAMBERLAIN, GREG AND DAVID WYOMING, NY 636 325 18 13 151 137 128 WILTERDINK, DON SHEBOYGAN FALLS, WI 51 341 16 12 138 129 124 KORTUS, RANDY AND JANA LYNDEN, WA 23 326 16 11 128 123 122 TOHL, PATTI TILLAMOOK, OR 36 252 26 12 149 129 D & D JERSEYS NEWTON, WI 63 309 15 11 137 130 ANGELL, JOSEPH O. BROOKFIELD, VT 39 255 15 10 141 131 FLORY, TIM JAMESPORT, MO 20 329 10 9 120 124 NOBLEDALE FARM GILLETT, PA 63 319 8 9 134 136
HUTCHINSON, KS 10 160 147 STOWE, VT 11 131 119 TILLAMOOK, OR 10 134 120 PARKER, SD 9 141 129 BEAVER, OR 9 141 129
HOLMES, STEVEN B. AND JEFFREY A. LANGDON, NH 47 479 13 13 104 106 SULLIVAN JERSEY FARM ELROD, AL 28 365 15 12 123 118 BELLVIEW FARM /HAROLD L & GLEN BELL DRESDEN, TN 83 353 17 12 122 115 PARKS, DANIEL DVM MORRISTOWN, TN 43 351 11 11 114 110 FOREST GLEN OAKS DAYTON, OR 328 270 10 11 115 103
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VANDELL FARMS INC. 94 259 17 PEARL, WILLIAM H. 72 328 10 LUNDIN, JOHN 16 261 14 HACKLINE JERSEYS 78 126 16 SCOTCH VIEW FARMS 115 293 11
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SHARON, WI 11 131 117 BARNET, VT 9 110 114 MESA, AZ 8 122 121 SANDY LAKE, PA 8 149 131 STAMFORD, NY 10 120 115
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OWENS FARMS INC. FREDERIC, WI 679 213 13 10 131 116 105 LAWTON, MERLE NEWARK VALLEY, NY 74 300 9 8 109 113 118 DIAS, PAUL HILMAR, CA 330 218 11 8 126 119 116 MOLLY BROOK FARMS WEST DANVILLE, VT 96 366 17 12 113 109 108 CHITTENDEN, CRAIG A. STEPHENTOWN, NY 60 387 15 11 113 112 114 CLEAR VU FARM/HAROLD L. OR BUDDY BELL DRESDEN, TN 88 349 18 10 118 119 122 SCHONECK, WADE L. MARION, WI 25 190 12 10 136 119 106 KAUFFMAN, DALE W. AND FAMILY SHREVE, OH 127 125 12 8 130 111 96 ANGELL, TIMOTHY AND JANET RANDOLPH CENTER, VT 57 256 15 9 128 123 120 PETERSON, ERIC AND ROY TILLAMOOK, OR 252 82 12 7 135 114 97 MARTIN, DAN AND LISA GRATIOT, WI 11 261 15 6 98 103 108 AHLEM FARMS PARTNERSHIP HILMAR, CA 3,752 115 8 5 121 114 108 RHEIN, DAWN F. PINE GROVE, PA 182 365 14 11 103 103 104 ETTINGER, EDWIN R. AND CHERYL F. KINARDS, SC 182 342 11 9 99 104 111 KARRELS, WILLIAM J. PORT WASHINGTON, WI 14 65 5 7 134 113 97 DOMINO FARMS ACCORD, NY 175 357 14 10 105 108 114 STAAS FARM INC. MARYSVILLE, CA 693 293 15 10 112 105 101 KIRCHDOERFER, JOE CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 146 219 9 7 107 103 102 JENSEN, RICK AND CINDY NEHALEM, OR 243 178 11 7 116 107 101 HUFFARD DAIRY FARMS CROCKETT, VA 439 297 8 8 100 102 106 YODER, WILLIAM R. MEYERSDALE, PA 40 50 15 4 128 116 106 KENNY FARM ENON VALLEY, PA 136 263 15 9 109 103 100 SHENANDOAH JERSEYS BOONSBORO, MD 111 290 11 8 95 96 99 WRIGHT, DERRICK OR BEVERLY RANDOLPH, VT 43 127 17 7 144 130 118 DUTCH HOLLOW FARM SCHODACK LANDING, NY 493 144 11 6 114 107 102 SPRING CREEK FARMS HIXTON, WI 85 273 12 9 106 102 101 WICKSTROM BROS. HILMAR, CA 443 268 10 9 98 93 91 ENDRES JAZZY JERSEYS LODI, WI 487 255 14 9 109 102 97 SORENSONS HILLVIEW JERSEY FARM INC. PINE RIVER, WI 88 170 17 9 111 96 85 KRACHT, ALLEN NEWTON, WI 666 189 13 8 110 98 90 HALDEMAN, DAVID L. AND ANN LOUISE DANVILLE, PA 13 49 9 4 134 121 112 STAUFFER, WILLIAM WASHOUGAL, WA 12 144 3 2 49 57 63
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MACCAUSLAND, STEVE AND WOLCOTT, JULIE ENOSBURG FALLS, VT 27 259 18 13 115 94 78 35 NORMANDELL FARMS LIBERTY, PA 89 314 15 11 101 95 91 35 WICKSTROM JERSEY FARMS INC. HILMAR, CA 1,814 252 11 9 98 93 91 35 BECKMANN DAIRY 54 368 13 RICHARDSON FAMILY FARM 57 111 18 BLANKENSHIP, JOE G. 46 243 9 PEELER, L. D. 128 213 7 JALLO, WAYNE 22 121 14
CENTER, NE 8 98 111 123 WOODSTOCK, VT 8 135 116 101 SUGAR GROVE, VA 7 106 108 112 STARR, SC 7 95 91 89 FORDVILLE, ND 6 117 108 100
WINDY WILLOW FARM 19 119 6 GLEN MEADOWS FARM 70 356 10 CHILDS, DAVID LORING 42 190 12 ALVES, ISIDRO 11 86 12 BRADY, JOHNNY 85 45 5
BELLINGHAM, WA 4 103 101 99 FULTONVILLE, NY 9 84 89 96 ORANGE, VT 9 117 104 95 FALLON, NV 9 94 69 49 RICEVILLE, TN 4 123 111 101
D & E JERSEYS HILMAR, CA 551 304 11 10 88 85 85 HOCKETT, KEITH S. RANDLEMAN, NC 26 460 7 9 47 66 85 BASSETT, ALBERT M. WOODSTOCK, VT 81 368 9 9 70 76 83 MEYER, JAMES L. AND FAMILY ROCA, NE 214 320 11 9 76 76 79 MASON, SCOTT AND HEIDI NORTH STRATFORD, NH 80 274 7 9 68 63 60 HIGH LAWN FARM LEE, MA 189 281 5 8 93 93 DEEBEE JERSEY FARM LYNDEN, WA 396 207 10 7 96 91 JENKS, WILLIAM H. (JIM) MARATHON, WI 395 189 9 7 93 88 BOHNERT JERSEYS EAST MOLINE, IL 263 124 13 7 107 94 KOEHN, STEVEN B. MENO, OK 85 189 7 6 90 89
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MASON, SHANNON M. 25 242 11 YOSEMITE JERSEY DAIRY 2,094 240 11 OATNEY, BRENT E. 93 230 16 LUCKY HILL FARM 136 179 10 HYLAND ACRES JERSEYS LTD 470 213 9
JEFFERSON, NY 8 85 80 HILMAR, CA 8 96 90 PARTRIDGE, KS 8 111 104 DANVILLE, VT 8 87 77 BIG PRAIRIE, OH 7 90 88
HEAGY, LUKE C. AND CAROL A. 72 212 11 BOK, SAMUEL A. 258 172 12 SUN VALLEY FARM 443 -15 15 JOHNSON, ROBERT I. 26 -107 16 FALLEN OAK JERSEYS 48 182 11
RED CREEK, NY 7 103 102 102 DEFIANCE, OH 7 103 94 87 CLOVERDALE, OR 4 124 105 90 ASPEN, CO 3 134 107 84 MOLALLA, OR 9 106 91 79
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY/DAIRY FARM CLEMSON, SC 49 236 8 6 81 85 90 HAVILL, FREDERICK G. TYRINGHAM, MA 59 150 7 5 102 100 100 WEAR, THOMAS J. NICOLLET, MN 64 122 12 5 100 93 87 KOZAK, ALAN MILLERSBURG, OH
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MISS JULIES JERSEYS NIANGUA, MO 30 317 6 8 75 80 SAR-BEN FARMS INC. SAINT PAUL, OR 193 220 12 8 92 84 ARNOLD, JAMES POSEYVILLE, IN 73 259 9 7 75 77 KNUTH, DOUGLAS D. FALL CREEK, WI 43 27 7 6 103 83 BILTMORE FARMS FLETCHER, NC 347 152 6 5 82 79 TUTTLE, SCOTT O. 57 97 15 VANDOORN, GARY 35 34 11 STEINHAUERS JERSEYS 146 73 6 FRITZ, JOHN H. JR 12 -288 6 SUNBOW JERSEYS 97 499 7
WINDHAM, NY 5 116 107 101 TONY, WI 5 81 64 50 MATTOON, WI 4 110 103 97 SPRINGFIELD, TN -3 81 62 45 COTTAGE GROVE, TN 12 62 75 88
QMS DAIRY TURLOCK, CA 438 246 11 8 74 73 HIGHLAND FARMS CORNISH, ME 230 236 8 7 89 88 MARTIN, BRIAN L. KUTZTOWN, PA 87 229 7 7 66 66 MYERS, PHILIP H. LOUISVILLE, OH 66 225 9 7 91 89 SCHIRM, PAUL AND DAWN AND FAMILY WEST SALEM, OH 164 91 8 4 91 84
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KUTZTOWN, PA 6 108 88 MORRISVILLE, VT 2 47 43 COLUMBUS, OH 1 97 95 TOLEDO, IA 1 105 93
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ORANGE CITY, IA 4 80 69 61 WORCESTER, NY 4 93 82 73 MARIETTA, PA 2 48 40 32 MOSCOW, PA 0 72 70 69 LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ 7 64 71 78
SUNWEST JERSEY DAIRY HILMAR, CA 1,313 212 10 7 79 76 ECHO FARM INC. HINSDALE, NH 30 289 3 6 36 47 SHOEMAKER, STEVEN R. SALEM, OH 112 230 8 6 70 73 WINDRIDGE JERSEY FARM DANVILLE, IN 63 172 10 6 73 67 ERTL, DAVID AND BETH EDISON, OH 138 116 11 6 78 69 ROSEDALE HUTTERIAN BRETHREN INC. MITCHELL, SD 63 128 8 5 93 89 HOGAN, DAVID L. TILLAMOOK, OR 1,690 -49 23 4 100 79 CEDARCREST FARMS FAUNSDALE, AL 493 138 10 3 79 84 SMITH, KIAHNELL LUMBERTON, MS 13 122 -60 -15 3 LIVE OAK DAIRY HILMAR, CA 376 220 9 7 65 62 AHLEM, CHARLES 3,074 150 10 EASTGLEN FARMS 279 267 6 GRAMMER, WILLIAM P. 684 244 7 CURTIS, CHRISTOPHER T. 64 175 9 DOCHEFF, JAMES C. OR KRISTIE JO 121 68 9
HILMAR, CA 7 69 60 LAURENS, SC 6 60 68 SEBRING, OH 6 60 65 CORRY, PA 5 68 69 LONGMONT, CO 4 74 65
MULTI ROSE JERSEYS INC. 552 60 7 CHURCHILL, RAY E. 37 126 5 PAULO BROS 225 4 4 CLOVER FARMS 438 247 7 C & S LIVESTOCK 2,065 212 9
ROCK RAPIDS, IA 3 81 75 BROOKFIELD, VT 2 52 59 HANFORD, CA 1 69 65 DUNDAS, IL 7 51 53 HILMAR, CA 6 69 68
FLEURY, STEPHEN AND ELIZABETH RICHFORD, VT 33 194 14 6 77 75 OSU AGRIC TECHNICAL INSTITUTE WOOSTER, OH 37 176 6 4 53 57 WAGNER, LEONARD AND FAMILY LITCHFIELD, MN 278 175 7 4 65 68 VOS, AMY JO AND BEN MARIBEL, WI 110 109 7 4 63 58 SHIPLEY JERSEY FARMS NEWARK, OH 39 3 9 4 76 61 KUTZ DAIRY LLC 1,175 -6 11 PUTT DAIRY FARMS 52 203 3
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MOSS, PAUL ALLEN 135 121 3 GREEN VALLEY DAIRY 384 118 4 PRESLEY, ANDY 22 -19 4
COTTAGE GROVE, TN 3 62 66 69 KERMAN, CA 3 62 63 65 TELFORD, TN 3 84 68 56
VIDA BOA FARMS TIPTON, CA 532 250 13 6 45 48 NATURE VIEW FARMS LLC SALEM, OH 113 227 5 5 38 44 LAKE, STEVE AND WOLF, LEANA DEER PARK, WA 176 88 8 5 64 55 GARDNER, MARK AND SHANNON DAYTON, PA 221 79 6 4 74 68 UNKEFER, WILLIAM OWEN COLUMBIANA, OH 193 38 6 2 76 71
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In Memoriam Mary Jane Metzger Mary Jane Metzger, Rock Rapids, Iowa, 71, passed away on March 29, 2010, at Hospice Cottage in Luverne, Minn. She was born on September 1, 1938. She spent her early years in Winchester and then graduated from Norwood High School and the Katherine Gibbs School. She worked in the advertising industry in Boston and then moved to Sioux Falls, S.D., in 1962, where she was employed by the KSOO radio station and then IBM. She married Donald Metzger on October 2, 1964. The couple raised Registered Page 72
Jerseys with Donald’s family at Summit Farm Inc., in Lester. Donald was a Director of the AJCA and NAJ. Mary also operated the Cottage Decorator in Larchwood and Rock Rapids and was a design consultant for Baldridge and Associates Architect and Engineers of Sioux Falls. Her most satisfying design projects were the restoration of the Rock County courthouse and Hospice Cottage, where she spent her last days. At the age of 60, she pursued her lifelong interest in the equine business and began raising Quarter Horses. Metzger served the Iowa Jersey Cattle Club several years as secretary and was
a member of the Lyon County Dairy Association. She was a founding member of the Lester Betterment Group and a 4-H leader for many years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, John (Peggy Ellsworth) Metzger of Rock Rapids and Lloyd (Mindy Gabriel) Metzger of Bruce, S.D.; a daughter, Jennifer (Brett) Puetz of Dakota Dunes, S.D.; two sisters, Linda Lutes of Basking Bridge, N.J., and Georgia Harris of Keene, N.H.; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorials may be made to Handi Riders in Sioux Falls, S.D., or Hospice Cottage in Luverne, Minn. JERSEY JOURNAL