August 2010 Jersey Journal by AJCA/NAJ/JMS

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. 8 • August 2010 • ISSN: 0021-5953

Editor: Kimberly A. Billman Assistant Editors: Tracie Hoying, Whittney Smith Senior Writer/JerseySites Coordinator: Michele Ackerman AJCA Research Foundation Auction

http://www.usjersey.com/jerseysites.html

42 AJCA-NAJ Award

28 Looking at the Dairy Industry

44 AJCA, NAJ Board Summary 48 Annual Meeting in Photos 35 Genotyping Opportunities

30 NAJ’s Roll in Shaping the

24 Junior Activities in Portland

18 Study Pinpoints

Ceremonies

Begin to Take Shape

National Heifer Sale

in a Different Light

Future

27 Opportunities Remain Strong for the Jersey Breed

Sustainability of Jersey Milk Production

The Jersey: Improving the Bottom Line

31 $21,700 Raised for Fred Stout Experience Fund

Cheese Production from Jersey Milk Conserves Resources and Reduces Environmental Impact

55 Action Now #1 Lifetime Sales Jersey at Select Sires

61 Derby Showcase Sale

31 AJCC Research Foundation Auction

20 National Heifer Sale

84 All American Schedule, Deadline Dates Announced

66 New York Spring Sale

44 Carpenters of Kentucky Request Probation

68 Purdue Boilermaker Heifer Sale

67 JETA Award Announced

62 Ratliff Proof of Progress Sale

78 Marcoot to Join Semex as Development Manager 56 National Jersey Leadership Elected at Meetings 57 National DHIA Scholarship Information 32 National Jersey Queen to be Selected 22 Over $7,100 Raised at Cow Pie Bingo Contest 36 Pearson and Weigel Honored by ADSA 86 Picture Policy of the Jersey Journal

The Smokey and Joanne Seals family of Sun Valley Jerseys, Cloverdale, Ore., s e r ve d a s h o s t s fo r one of the farm tours during the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings. Sun Valley Impuls Holly-ET, Excellent-91%, and her dam, Scotch View Fair Halo, Excellent-94%, were caught grazing in the pasture. Both mother and daughter have records exceeding 20,000 lbs. milk and both have sons in A.I. Coverage of the week-long events, including the record setting National Heifer Sale, begins on page 20. In early July research was released on the Jersey’s impact on the environment. The results are shown on page 18.

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72 Ohio Spring Classic Sale

71 Policy of the Jersey Journal 58 Select Sires Opens New Sire Facility 84 Three Maternal Sisters Now Excellent 95%

AJCA, NAJ Board Members

Advertising Index

83 Advertising Rates 14 Along the Jersey Road 10 Calendar 17 Editorial 6

Field Service Staff

83 In Memoriam 14 New Contract Advertiser 14 New Jersey Site 14 New Members

25 Ohio Jersey Breeders

32 Jersey Jargon 6

Jersey Journal Subscription Rates

88, 89, 90 Journal Shopping Center 52 Letter to the Editor 52 Midwest Jersey Jamboree Open Show

10 Registration Fees

80 Southern National Junior Show

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: Treasurer: Development: Information Technology: Jersey Journal: Jersey Marketing Service: National All-Jersey Inc. and Herd Services: Research and Genetic Program Development:

Neal Smith, 614/322-4455 Vickie White, 614/322-4452 Cherie L. Bayer, Ph.D., 614/322-4456 Mark Chamberlain, 614/322-4479 Kimberly A. Billman, 614/322-4451 Daniel S. Bauer, 614/216-5862 Erick Metzger, 614/322-4450 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 Jamie Bansen, 3695 SE Lafayette Hwy., Dayton, OR 97114. Phone 971/237-4164; jbansen@gmail.com. Eleventh District. 2013. Robin Denniston-Keller, 6476 N. Bergen Rd., Byron, NY 14422-9519. Phone 585/548-2299; 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. 2013. David Norman, 7076 Rt. 414, Liberty, PA 16930-9726. Phone 570/324-5631; drnorman@chilitech.net. Third District. 2012. Jim Quist, 5500 W. Jensen, Fresno, CA 93706. Phone 559/485-1436; PK1JQ@hotmail.com. Twelfth District. 2011. Wesley Snow, 1601 Ferris Rd., Brookfield, VT 050360113. Phone 802/728-5291. First District. 2012. Chris Sorenson, W3995 County Road H, Pine River, WI 54965-8130. Phone 920/987-5495; csorenson000@ centurytel.net. Tenth District. 2013. Jerry Spielman, 1892 M Rd., Seneca, KS 66538. Phone 785/336-2581; spielman@nvcs.com. Ninth District. 2011. Charles Steer, 1040 Banks Levey Rd., Cottage Grove, TN 38224. Phone 731/782-3463; sunbow@wk.net. Fifth District. 2013. James VanBuskirk, see above. Seventh District. 2011.

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

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

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ABS Global................................................. 31, 87 Accelerated Genetics................................... 7, 85 Ahlem Farms Partnership................................ 78 All-Lynn Jerseys......................................... 46, 47 Alta Genetics/Jerseyland Sires.................... 4, 71 American Jersey Cattle Association....88, 89, 90 Ameri-Milk Jerseys........................................... 56 Ampli-Calf......................................................... 59 Androgenics..................................................... 88 Arco Farms....................................................... 58 Avi-Lanche Jerseys.......................................... 11 Avon Road Jersey Farm.................................. 56 Bachelor Farms................................................ 58 Biltmore Farms................................................. 77 Brentwood Farms............................................... 2 Bush River Jerseys..............................37, 38, 39 Burton & Associates.................................. 60, 61 Buttercrest Jerseys.......................................... 82 California Jerseys.............................2, 11, 26, 78 Canadian Jersey Breeder................................ 80 Cantendo Acres............................................... 82 Carson & Bascom Jerseys.............................. 70 Cedarcrest Farms............................................ 33 Chittenden, Paul............................................... 25 Chugg Jerseys................................................. 71 Cinnamon Ridge Dairy..................................... 58 Circle S Jerseys............................................... 70 Clauss Dairy Farm........................................... 78 Clover Patch Dairy........................................... 82 Cloverfield Jerseys........................................... 26 Covington Jerseys............................................ 58 Crescent Farm................................................. 70 D&E Jerseys.................................................... 11 Dairy Agenda Today......................................... 41 Dar-Re Farm Ltd.............................................. 82 DeMents Jerseys............................................. 88 Den-Kel Jerseys............................................... 76 Desert Park Jerseys......................................... 57 Diamond S Farm.............................................. 86 Dixie Invitational and Southeast Heifer Growers North Sale........................................................ 53 Domino Jerseys .............................................. 76 Dreamroad Jerseys.......................................... 76 Dutch Hollow Farm........................................... 76 Edn-Ru Jerseys................................................ 86 Elm Brook Jerseys........................................... 86 Fairway Jerseys................................................ 67 Family Hill Jerseys........................................... 23 Forest Glen Jerseys........................................... 3 Fort Morrison Jerseys...................................... 70 Four Springs Jerseys....................................... 86 Genex............................................................... 16 Golden Meadows Jerseys................................ 26 Grammer Jersey Farm..................................... 82 Grazeland Jerseys Ltd..................................... 82 Hallet Dairy Farm LLC..................................... 56 Hapalson Jersey Farm..................................... 86 Hav’s Farm....................................................... 70 Heartland Jerseys, Inc. ................................... 41 Hi-Land Farms................................................. 76 High Lawn Farm............................................... 56 Highland Farms, Inc......................................... 70 Highland Jersey Farm...................................... 82 Hilmar Jerseys................................................. 78

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Holmes Farm.................................................... 70 Hy-Capacity Jerseys........................................ 67 Illinois Jerseys......................................26, 64, 88 Iowa Jerseys.............................................. 58, 74 Irishtown Acres................................................. 86 JVB Red Hot Jerseys....................................... 26 JEMI Jerseys.................................................... 86 Jersey Journal . ......................................... 75, 83 Jersey Young Sire Program.............................. 90 Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch............................................ 79 Jersey Marketing Service..37, 38, 39, 40, 53, 68 Jordan Group, The........................................... 64 Journal Shopping Center.....................88, 89, 90 K&R Jerseys.................................................... 86 Kenny Farm...................................................... 86 Lady Lane Farms............................................. 34 Lawtons Jersey Farm....................................... 76 Livestock Exporters Association of U.S.A........ 77 Lucky Hill Jersey Farm..................................... 70 Lyon Jerseys.................................................... 74 M&M Dairy Farm.............................................. 71 Mapleline Farm................................................ 70 Margandale Jersey Farm................................. 82 Martin Dairy LLC.............................................. 34 Mason Farm..................................................... 82 McKee Jersey Farm......................................... 78 McReynolds Jerseys........................................ 54 Messmer Jersey Farm....................................... 8 Michigan Jersey Cattle Club............................ 86 Midwest Fall Review................................... 12, 13 Mills Jerseys..................................................... 79 Minnesota Jerseys........................................... 86 Molly Brook Farms........................................... 70 Nabholz Farms........................................... 60, 61 Nettle Creek Jerseys........................................ 79 New England Jerseys................................ 66, 70 New York Jerseys....................................... 25, 76 Nobledale Farm................................................ 86 Normandell Farms........................................... 86 Norse Star Jerseys........................................... 69 Northeast Kingdom Sales................................ 70 Oakhaven Jerseys........................................... 82 Ohio Jerseys.................................................... 82 Oomsdale Farm Inc.......................................... 76 Oregon Jerseys..........................3, 15, 34, 88, 84 Owens Farms Inc............................................. 56

Rapid Bay Jerseys........................................... 81 Ratliff Jerseys................................................... 63 Richardson Family Farm.................................. 70 River Valley Dairy............................................. 26 Riverside-F Farms............................................ 86 Rocha Jerseys................................................. 84 Rock Run Milking Herd Dispersal.................... 68 Rowzee Jersey Farm....................................... 82 Schirm Jersey Farm......................................... 82 Scotch View Farms.......................................... 76 Seacord Farm.................................................. 76 Select Sires, Inc.........................9, 88, 89, 90, 91 Semex........................................................ 73, 89 Senn-Sational Jerseys..................................... 61 Shan-Mar Jerseys............................................ 86 Shenandoah Jerseys....................................... 41 Silver Maple Farms.......................................... 70 Silver Mist Farm............................................... 34 Silver Spring Farm........................................... 76 Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys.............................37, 38, 39 Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc.................................... 82 Springdale Jersey Farm................................... 70 Steinhauers Jerseys........................................ 56 Stoney Hollow Jerseys..................................... 86 Sturdy Built....................................................... 90 Sugar Grove Jerseys....................................... 77 Summit Farm.................................................... 58 Sun Valley Jerseys........................................... 55 Sunbow Jerseys............................................... 29 Sunset Canyon Jerseys................................... 34 Taylor Jersey Farm Inc..................................... 41 Tierney Farm Jerseys...................................... 76 Top 10 Breeders Invitational Sale.............. 60, 61 Trans-America Genetics................................... 51 Treasure Chest Jerseys................................... 40 Udder Tech Inc................................................. 41 Unkefer Jersey Dairy........................................ 82 Valley Oaks Jerseys......................................... 34 Vanderfeltz Jerseys.......................................... 86 Viking Genetics.................................................. 9 Waverly Farm................................................... 92 Wilsonview Dairy.............................................. 34 Windridge Jersey Farm.................................... 68 Wisconsin Jerseys...................46, 47, 56, 57, 69 Woodstock Dairy.............................................. 34 World Dairy Expo............................................. 65

Queen-Acres Farm............................................ 8

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Quality Cattle At Quantity Prices

Pat-Mar Jerseys............................................... 78 Pearlmont Jerseys........................................... 66 Pennsota Jerseys............................................. 86 Pennsylvania Jerseys....................................... 86 Piedmont Jerseys............................................. 54

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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. August—North Carolina; Idaho and Utah; Kansas and 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

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. DEC. 31—Deadline for entries for the 2013 National Jersey Jug Futurity are due.

Sales

AUG. 14—GABY’S GENETIC SHOWCASE SALE, Greeneville, Tenn.; 11:00 a.m.; Jersey Marketing

Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com.; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. AUG. 28—ROCK RUN INVITATIONAL SALE, hosted by Rock Run Jerseys, Millersburg, Ind., 11:00 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. SEPT. 6—DIXIE INVITATIONAL AND SOUTHEAST HEIFER GROWERS NORTH SALE, hosted by Bush River Jerseys, Newberry, S.C.; 12:00 p.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey. com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. 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; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. SEPT. 10—MIDWEST FALL REVIEW, Great Northern Sales Arena, Fond Du Lac, Wis.; 10:30 a.m.; Great Northern Land and Cattle Co., Inc., Rick and Paula Bovre, sale mgrs.; grnorth@dishmail.net.; Jack Lomeo, auctioneer. SEPT. 16—TOP TEN SALE, National Dairy Cattle Congress, Waterloo, Iowa; 11:00 a.m.; Burton and Associates and Nabholz Farm, sale mgrs.; Gary Estes, auctioneer SEPT. 18—NEW YORK FALL JERSEY SALE, Whitney Point, N.Y.; 11:00 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. SEPT. 21—74th VERMONT STATE SALE, North 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 Serivice, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. SEPT. 30—DAIRYLAND PROTEIN SALE, Rock County Fairgrounds, Janesville, Wis.; 11:00 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey. com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. 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,

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.

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

SEPT. 15-16—NATIONAL ASSOCIATION O F A N I M A L BREE D ER S 6 4 T H A N N UA L CONVENTION, Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel. Contact Mary Derby, 573/445-4406, nab-css@naabcss.org or www.naab-css.org. S E P T. 1 6 - 1 7 — B I E N N I A L T E C H N I C A L CONFERENCE, Technical conference on artificial insemination and reproduction, Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel. Contact Mary Derby, 573/445-4406, nab-css@naab-css.org or www.naab-css.org. JUNE 22-26, 2011—ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC., Wisconsin Dells, Wis.

Shows

AUG. 12—IOWA STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa.; 7:30 a.m. AUG. 14—IOWA STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW, Iowa State Fairgrounds; Des Moines, Iowa; 8:00 a.m. Bryan Marcoot, Greenville, Ill., judge. AUG. 15—INDIANA STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOW, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Ind.; 8:00 a.m. AUG. 15—DELAWARE COUNTY JERSEY PARISH SHOW, Walton, N.Y.; Contact Mary Schmitt at 607/432-4680 for more information. AUG. 15—WISCONSIN STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Wisconsin Farigrounds, West Allis, Wis.; 9:00 a.m. AUG. 18—INDIANA STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Ind.; 8:00 a.m.; AUG. 18—WISCONSIN STATE JERSEY SHOW, 9:00 a.m.; Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, Marshfield, Wis.; Chad Ryan, Waukon, Iowa, judge. AUG. 19—ILLINOIS STATE FAIR JERSEY OPEN SHOW, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill.; 8:00 a.m.; Norman Nabholz, West Union, Iowa, judge. AUG. 20—ILLINOIS STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill.; 1:00 p.m.; Chris McCullough, Coatesville, Ill., judge. AUG. 20—MISSOURI STATE FAIR JERSEY OPEN SHOW, Coliseum, Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Mo.; 2:30 p.m. AUG. 21—WEST VIRGINIA STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, West Virginia State Fairgrounds, Lewisburg, W.Va.; 3:00 p.m.; Steve Waggoner, Pendleton, S.C., judge. AUG. 21—MISSOURI STATE FAIR YOUTH JERSEY HEIFER SHOW, Coliseum, Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Mo.; 6:30 p.m. AUG. 21—KENTUCKY STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, bulls and heifers; Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, Ky.; 12:00 p.m.;Tommy Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., judge. AUG. 21—WEST VIRGINIA STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW,West Virginia State Fairgrounds, Lewisburg, W.Va.; 3:00 p.m.; Steve Waggoner, Pendleton, S.C., judge. AUG. 22—KENTUCKY STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, cows; Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:00 a.m.; Tommy Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., judge. AUG. 22—MISSOURI STATE FAIR YOUTH JERSEY COW SHOW, Coliseum, Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Mo.; 10:30 a.m. AUG. 26—WESTERN IDAHO STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW, heifers; Boise, Idaho; 10:00 a.m.; Rich Hartzell, Deer Park, Wash., judge. (continued to page 79)

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Richard A. Doran Jr., Newberry, S.C., has officially been nominated for President of the American Jersey Cattle Association. ***************** Zoey Ryan Peterson was born June 11, 2010, to parents Brett and Tracy Peterson, Hurley, S.D. Zoey is the couple’s first child, weighing 6 lbs. 15 oz. and was 19½ in. long, she was named after her late uncle, Ryan. Maternal grandparents are Calvin and Linda Graber, Graber Jersey Farm, Hurley S.D. Cal is the District 7 NAJ Director. Maternal great-grandparents are Jerry and Rachel Graber of Graber Jerseys, Inc., Parker S.D. Dave and Jennifer Zumbach, Kunde Jersey Farm, Manchester, Iowa, recently welcomed home Karl David Zumbach. Born July 2, 2010, the first child of the couple weighed 8 lbs. 15 oz., and was 21½ inches long. Maternal grandparents are David and Donna Kunde, Kunde Jersey Farm, Manchester, Iowa. Jennifer was the 1999 National Jersey Queen and is editor of the Iowa Jersey Today and active with the Iowa Jersey Cattle Club. Blythedale Farm, Corinth, Vt., was recently awarded the second place ribbon for “Best use of the Jersey brand,” at the World Jersey Cheese Awards. The event was held in June 2010 on the Island of Jersey, making this the second year for the contest. More results from the contest were featured in the July Jersey Journal. Strottmann Noah 549 was the latest cover model for the June/July 2010 issue of Dairy Today. This one-year-old heifer is sired by Gabys Paramount Noah-ET, GJPI +124, and out of Strottmann Leland

New JerseySite The following state association has launched a new website on the JerseySites link on the USJersey home page. You can find them directly at: •California Jerseys, at http:// californiajerseys.usjersey.com. Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n o n JerseySites, contact Jersey Journal staff at 614/322-4470. Page 14

A Hearty Welcome To These New AJCA Members Nelda Bailey, Tomah, Wis. Jamie Bansen, Dayton, Ore. Samuel Edward Beiler, Fredricksburg, Pa. Tyler Boyd, Parrottsville, Tenn. Maxwell S. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y. Margie J. Crabtree, Addison, Mich. Kory Crawford, Backus, Minn. Jessica Dreibelbis, Pulaski, N.Y. Clark Egelston, Fultonville, N.Y. Debra S. Grammer, Sebring, Ohio Patrick M. Gourley, Portland, Ore. Patrick Higbie, Colfax, Wis. Adam Kern Hjelle, New London, Minn. Kathy Stiles Iager, Gaithersburg, Md. Adam Johnson, Monona, Wis. Bryant Johnson, Pennock, Minn. Eulalia Johnson, Waldron, Ark. Christopher M. Kemper, Dane, Wis. Kenneth M. Levlow, Rio, Wis. Daniel Lee Martin, Tyrone, Pa. Thomas W. Miller, Sulphur Springs, Texas Rob Moede, Algoma, Wis. Alan O’Brien, Windham, Maine Remington Perkins, Frankford, W.Va. Carrie Ritschard, Monroe, Wis. Karen Schantz, Strawberry Point, Iowa Jacob Schreifels, Cold Spring, Minn. Lavern E. Schrock, Arthur, Ill. Charles F. Seyforth, Mondovi, Wis. Manuel Silveira, III, Hilmar, Calif. Joe W. Stanek, Reedsburg, Wis. Randy Stansberry, Hanceville, Ala. Bradley J. Wallace, Poseyville, Ind. Heather Whitten, Scipio Center, N.Y. Kimberly Wilson, Neosho, Mo. Michael Wilson, Neosho, Mo. Hans Wolfisberg, Gverson, Wash.

Nessa, Very Good-83%. She was bred and owned by Ronald J. Strottmann and Sons, Readlyn, Iowa. The Hilmar Cheese Company, Hilmar, Calif., has pledged $250,000 to fuel the construction of the new August A. Busch III Brewing and Food Science Laboratory at the University of California-Davis, Davis, Calif. The new facilities are set to be completed during the summer months of 2010 and will provide a working lab for scientific research, student training and industry collaboration. Areas of research will include separation of milk components into functional ingredients, processing feed-modified milk, and processing of milk from genetically selected cows. Logan Horst, Mi-Rose Jerseys, Chambersburg, Pa., was presented the 2010 Robert Rumler Award for his time and effort as the 2010 Dairy Expo

show manager at Penn State University. Horst, a member of the Penn State Dairy Science Club, received the award at the organization’s recognition banquet. Horst placed third in the 2009 National Jersey Youth Achievement contest and received the V. L. Peterson Scholarship from the AJCA in 2009. Ryan Clark, Clark Jerseys, Tyrone, Pa., was recently honored with the Young Dairy Leader Award from the Penn State Dairy Science Club. He owns a 110-head Registered Jersey herd and is a graduate of Penn State. He has opened his herd to the dairy club for various events, including practicing for the Dairy Challenge competition in which the team placed second Platinum nationally in 2010. Tessa Wiles, Heaven Sent Holsteins, Hagerstown, was recently named the 2010 Maryland Dairy Princess. She will spend the next year traveling the state to be the face of the “3-Every-Day” milk campaign in Maryland. Tessa has already began to share her love for the Jersey cow, being pictured throughout Maryland media outlets with her favorite intermediate yearling Jersey heifer, Heavensent Governor Time Square. Jersey youth Labecca Johnson, Pine Creek Farms, La Crescent, Minn., is currently serving her second stint as Houston County Dairy Princess, and her first turn as a Princess Kay finalist. Labecca is the fourth Johnson sister to wear the Houston County crown and compete as a Princess Kay finalist, preceeded by sisters Leann, Londa and AJCA Area Representative, Leah Johnson.

New Contract Advertiser The Jersey Journal welcomes the following new contract advertiser. Watch for their ads in future issues of the Jersey Journal. • Hy-Capacity Farm, Roger and Kate Deters, Fremont, Mich.

For more information on how Jersey Journal advertising can help you or your state organization, contact staff at 614/322-4451. JERSEY JOURNAL

A Complete, Compelling Story Jerseys have been in the headlines—and in a big way— The second reason is how complete the story is, due to because of the key findings from a life-cycle assessment the science that was used. Life-cycle assessment (LCA) is study presented July 13 at the dairy and animal science a relatively new approach in the study of U.S. production meetings in Denver. agriculture. It answers questions about sustainability and Among other things, Jude Capper of Washington State the impacts of farm production on water consumption, University reported that using milk from Jerseys rather than energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. An LCA compiles an inventory of and analyzes the major activities in the Holsteins to make cheese results in substantial reductions in water and land use, fuel consumption, waste output, course of a product’s life-span from its manufacture, use, and maintenance, to its final disposal, including the raw material and greenhouse gas emissions. Per unit of cheese, the Jersey carbon footprint is 20% less than that of Holsteins. acquisition required to manufacture the product. The point The research was commissioned by National Allis to find opportunities to make the production system for Jersey Inc. The findings were instantly picked up and that product more efficient and environmentally friendly. reported by key industry media from Feedstuffs to Dairy In commissioning this study by Capper and co-author Today, Dairy Herd Management, Progressive Dairyman Roger Cady, National All-Jersey Inc. made Cheddar cheese and Hoard’s Dairyman; by regional and state publications the end-product. Roughly 3.1 billion pounds of Cheddar like Farm & Dairy; and on dairy news websites including is made in the U.S. each year, making it a business of DairyBusiness, The Dairy Network, and Dairy Agenda Today. giants not only in the dairy industry, but also in food The headline was tweeted on Twitter by several recipients retail and food service. More than 40% of U.S. farm of the news release, and milk is utilized in cheese the story linked up to We just wanted to find the most efficient and sustainable way production and 85% of multiple Facebook pages. to make enough dairy products now and in the future. dairy’s environmental Extended interviews with Jude L. Capper, Washington State University impact is associated with Dr. Capper were aired Quoted by Ontario Farmer, July 20, 2010 milk production. So by BBC Jersey and the anything that can change Minnesota Farm Network of 30 stations, and a video the carbon footprint of cheese production, and lessen interview with Trent Loos is in the editing room. The release demand on scarce resources like water and land, is worth even made it onto the news center of Agri-Marketing, which discovering, then doing something about. serves corporate agribusiness executives, their marketing This study speaks in one way or another to the concerns communications agencies, the agricultural media, ag trade of everyone from producers to milk buyers, processors associations and other ag-related professionals. and manufacturers, to retailers and finally to consumers. The story also made its way to a particularly key audience. The results, even though available at this point only as summary findings, are being studied and discussed, and their It was front page news in the July 16 Cheese Reporter, official implications considered according to those varied interests. publication of 16 dairy industry associations, including To take one example—the producer perspective— the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association and the consider what this says about cost of production. “Think Wisconsin Cheese Makers’ Association. The next week, it of Cheddar cheese as a proxy for milk solids,” explains NAJ served as the grist for an insightful editorial by publisher General Manager Erick Metzger. “If a dairy can produce a Dick Groves titled, “Sustainability, Changing Milk Use given amount of protein, butterfat and other solids while May Alter U.S. Dairy Herd.” using less feed (land), water and fossil fuels, and producing This story will continue to work its way through media less waste, the cost of producing that amount of milk solids channels and will have legs for some time to come. Why? is reduced and yet the revenue realized from the pounds of First, sustainability is on the minds of many people these milk solids produced is the same. Bottom line, more net days, the foremost being consumers of dairy products and profit.” Ergo, milk Jerseys. in that way reaching back through the retail, processing As you will read on the following pages, this study and manufacturing components of the dairy industry to presents a complete and compelling case for why Jerseys. touch milk production on U.S. farms. august 2010

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Study Pinpoints Sustainability of Jersey Milk Production With over 40% of milk produced in the United States utilized in the manufacture of cheese, using nutrient-dense milk produced by smaller Jersey cattle results in substantial reductions in water and land usage, fuel consumption, waste output, and greenhouse gas emissions compared to using Holstein milk. Per unit of cheese, the Jersey carbon footprint (total CO2 -equivalents) is 20% less than that of Holsteins.

Cheddar cheese from these different milks. The production system model included all primary crop and milk production practices up through and including milk harvest. It did not include transportation to the manufacturing plant, production and sales systems. Key Findings To produce 500,000 metric tons of Cheddar cheese (1.1 billion pounds):

These were the key findings from a Jersey cow (1,000 lbs.). Characteristically, • 8.8 billion pounds of Jersey milk was life-cycle assessment study presented the Jersey produces less milk measured needed, which was 19% less than the by Dr. Jude Capper of Washington State by volume, but containing substantially required amount of Holstein milk (10.9 University on July 13, 2010 at the Joint higher fat and protein content. For billion pounds). Association Meetings of f ive North the manufacture of Cheddar cheese, • More Jerseys (91,460 animals) American scientific societies for animal expected yields are 12.5 lbs. cheese per were needed to produce the same agriculture, including the American amount of cheese as Holsteins. Dairy Science Association and That represents just 0.5% of the the American Society of Animal total U.S. dairy cattle population. New science probes Science. • Despite the greater number of environmental impacts of milk “Not only does the Jersey animals, the total body mass of population conserve finite resources the Jersey population was 26% produced by the two major needed for cheese production,” smaller (276 million fewer total Capper obser ved, “the total pounds) compared to the Holstein breeds related to greatest environmental impact is lower.” population. utilization—making cheese Conclusions were based on a year • To t a l f e e d c o n s u m p t i o n of herd performance information decreased by 1.75 million tons from nearly two million dairy cows with Jerseys, and Jerseys produced in over 13,000 herds in 45 states. hundredweight (cwt.) from Jersey milk 2.5 million tons less manure compared compared to 10.1 lbs./cwt. from Holstein to Holsteins. Study Parameters milk. • Water use was reduced by 32% with Capper and coauthor Dr. Roger Cady Capper and Cady quantif ied the Jerseys, conserving 66.5 billion gallons of (Elanco Animal Health) broke new ground environmental impacts of producing water, equivalent to the needs of 657,889 with this study by analyzing farm milk U.S. households. production • T h e l a n d required for requirement the annual dropped by manufacture 240,798 acres of 500,000 (376 sq. miles), metric tons which was (1.1 billion 11% less than pounds) of that required to Cheddar support cheese cheese. production from They comHolsteins. p a r e d t wo • The Jersey production system used systems, one less fossil using the fuels than the large breed Holstein system. Holstein T h e s av i n g s cow (average of 517,602 m a t u r e million BTUs bodyweight, in fossil fuel 1,500 lbs.) Fig. 1 Resources used and environmental impact per unit of cheese manufactured, comparing Jersey to consumption and the other Holstein milk production is equivalent to the smaller Page 18

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freeing up the energy necessary to heat population is not a good proxy for body greater bodyweight and thus greater 6,335 U.S. homes per year. mass,” Capper added. environmental impact. • The 20% reduction in the carbon “In previous work, we assumed that “In this study, because Jerseys weigh so footprint for the Jersey much less than Holsteins, system is equivalent to even though more animals Cheese production from Jersey milk conserves resources and removing 443,900 cars are needed to produce the reduces environmental impact. The two-fold advantage that same amount of cheese, from the road annually. the Jersey has is that they weigh so much less and the milk the total body mass comes Jerseys Reduce and down,” she said. “Going they produce is a more nutrient-dense product. Dilute Maintenance forward, we need to account Jude L. Capper for differences in body size Overhead Washington State University The study’s findings are among animals. explained by Jersey breed “To produce the same the number of animals in a system specific characteristics that both reduce amount of cheese, you need more Jersey equaled bodyweight. More animals meant and dilute maintenance overhead in the animals,” concluded Capper. “Holsteins production system. The lower do have an advantage in milk yield Table 1. Milk production, cheese yield and herd dynamtotal body mass of the Jersey per animal. ics for Jersey and Holstein production systems evaluated system reduces maintenance “That is overcome by the twocosts per animal, and the greater fold advantage that the Jersey has. Holstein Jersey nutrient density of Jersey milk The animals weigh so much less Daily milk yield (lb) 62 46 dilutes maintenance resource and the milk they produce is a more Fat (%) 3.8 4.8 requirements, especially for water, nutrient-dense product.” Protein (%) 3.1 3.7 over more units of cheese. A detailed research report is in Cheese yield (lb/cwt)* 10.1 12.5 “Water use in Jerseys comes preparation for submission to a Calving interval (mo) 14.1 13.7 down because there is more fat and peer-reviewed scientific journal. Annual herd turnover (%) 34.5 30.0 protein in milk,” Capper noted. Funding for this research was Expected number of lactations* 2.54 3.00 “The savings is not just water provided by National All-Jersey Age at first calving (mo.) 26.1 25.3 intake for the smaller animals, but Inc., formed in 1957 to promote Heifer:cow ratio* 0.86 0.83 will carry through in transport and the increased production and sale Mature cow body weight (lb) 1,500 1,000 processing the milk into cheese. of Jersey milk and milk products. “This study demonstrates For more information, call 614/861* Estimated as functions of data accessed that the number of animals in a 3636 or email naj@usjersey.com. Source: DRMS, DairyMetrics™, accessed November 9, 2009

Breed has significant implications for nutrient management, CAFO permitting A recently published report in the Journal of Dairy Science documents the differences in manure and nitrogen excreted by Jersey and Holstein cows—differences large enough, the study’s authors say, to merit consideration in nutrient management plans and CAFO permitting. With the changes in the definition of concentrated animal feeding operations and the inclusion of smaller farms, nutrient management planning is a priority. The standard estimates for manure and nutrient excretion used by engineers and regulatory agencies are, however, based only on Holstein studies. The research team included Katharine Knowlton, associate professor at Virginia Tech; Vic Wilkerson, formerly at the ARS Nutrient Conservation and Metabolism Laboratory and now with Land O’Lakes Purina Feed LLC; David Casper, previously a USDA research scientist at Beltsville, Md., and now vice-president of nutrition with Agri-King; and David Mertens of the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center. They analyzed nutrient excretion data from Jersey and Holstein cows collected at the former Energy Metabolism Unit within the USDA-Agricultural Research Service facility at Beltsville. Data were obtained from Jersey and Holstein cows at 49, 154 and 271 days in milk in open-circuit respiration chambers allowing for collection and precise measurement of feed intake, feed refusals, milk, feces and urine. All cows had had at least two calves. Average daily production was 51 lbs. fataugust 2010

corrected milk for Jerseys, and 69 lbs. for Holsteins. Average bodyweight was 940 lbs. for Jerseys, 1,385 lbs. for Holsteins. Jersey cows consumed less dry matter (71% of Holstein intake) and less water (62% of Holsteins). Dry matter intake per unit of bodyweight was not significantly different, nor was there a breed difference in dry matter digestibility. Manure excretion was lower in Jersey cows and generally proportional to changes in feed intake. Jersey cows excreted 33% less wet manure (total of wet feces and urine). Total nitrogen excretion was lower by 29%. “The effect of breed on manure and nutrient excretion has significant nutrient management implications,” the authors wrote. “The revised federal CAFO regulations (and the CAFO permitting programs of many states) define CAFO by a specified number of cows, making no distinction among breeds or cow size.” The differences between Jerseys and Holsteins, they suggest, are “large enough to merit consideration in nutrient management planning and CAFO permitting. Accounting for breed differences in manure excretion will support more effective nutrient management planning on dairy farms.” Funds for this research were provided by the AJCC Research Foundation. Knowlton, K.A., V.A. Wilkerson, D.P. Casper, and D.R. Mertens. 2010. Manure nutrient excretion by Jersey and Holstein cows. J. Dairy Science. 93:407-412.

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NATIONAL HEIFER SALE

Sunset Canyon S Governor Anthem-ET was purchased by the Pacific Northwest Syndicate, Lynden Wash., for $11,000 to top the 53rd National Heifer Sale. She was consigned by Sunset Canyon Jerseys, David Brown and Andrea Adams, Beaver, Ore. Pictured with her are: auctioneer Lynn Lee; buyers, Dave Brown, Travis Brown, Pedro Dykstra on the left, and sellers Jacque Brown, Andrea Adams and Eric Silva with the Kenny Stiles Memorial Trophy on the right side. On the halter is Austin Woods, Beaver, Ore., and National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper assists with the presentation.

James Quist, Fresno, Calif., second from right, purchased the second high selling individual, a first choice BW Renegade-ET daughter out of Sun Valley Impuls Holly-ET for $10,500. The choice was consigned by Thomas and Jennie Seals and their son, Colten of Sun Valley Jerseys, Cloverdale, Ore. Also pictured are Jersey Marketing Service Manager Dan Bauer, auctioneer Lynn Lee, National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper and Washington State Jersey Queen Maija Haggith. Each buyer and consignor of the top three animals received a wheel of Tillamook Cheese from the creamery.

Record Average Set at 53rd National Heifer Sale

une 26, 2010, marked a new page in the history books of the National Heifer Sale. Following in the wake of a $10,100 average for the first four consignments into the ring, the 53rd National Heifer Sale averaged $4,547.40 on 48 lots, setting a new record average for the sale series. It surpassed the previous record set in 2007 by $993. “Amid challenging economic times in the dairy industry, a bold statement was made loud and clear that profitable Registered Jerseys™ are in demand,” said Dan Bauer, Manager of Jersey Marketing Service. “All evening, heifers whose families featured the performance traits of profitability, extreme production, high components, and productive life commanded top prices.” The sale capped off an outstanding week of Jersey activities during the meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) in Portland, Ore. More than 450 Jersey enthusiasts from across the United States arrived at Forest Glen Jerseys, Dayton, Ore., for the traditional last event of the meetings. The sale grossed $218,275 with 10% of the proceeds going, as since the sale’s inception in 1958, to the National Jersey Youth Development fund. Twenty-f ive percent (25%) of the offering sold have a genomic evaluation Page 20

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Sale Analysis

Avg. Price Total Value

20 Bred heifers 5 Open yearlings 20 Heifer calves 3 First choice heifers 48 Lots Median Price

$3,911.25 3,050.00 5,280.00 6,400.00

$78,225 15,250 105,600 19,200

$4,547.40 $218,275 $3,350.00

Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee

(GPTA) or were choice lots to be tested before selection. Compared to the average selling price of the non-genomically tested heifers, this group commanded a premium of $1,470.14, selling for an average of $5,650. All genomic tested lots sold for $4,000 and over. Oregon Consignors Give Their Best Throughout the week, the Oregon Jersey breeders showcased the best of their breeding programs. And at the 53rd National Heifer Sale, their marketing and breeding philosophies paid off. Nine of the top 10 lots were either consigned by Oregon Jersey breeders or purchased by them. A four-month-old calf and potential seventh-generation Excellent from the “Anthem” family topped the sale at $11,000. Sunset Canyon S Governor Anthem-ET was purchased by the Pacific Northwest Syndicate of Lynden, Wash. The

syndicate was comprised of Dave Brown, Corby Groen, Todd VanMersbergan, and Glenn Dykstra. “Governor Anthem’s” dam is an Excellent-93% daughter of SHF Centurion Sultan, GJPI +27, with two completed lactations in excess of 20,000 lbs. milk, 870 lbs. fat and 700 lbs. protein. The grandam is Sunset Canyon Thunder Anthem 3-ET, Excellent-93%, with a best record of 4-4 365 30,118 5.2% 1,573 3.7% 1,125 94DCR. She was the third overall Premier Performance Cow at The 2005 All American Jersey Show. The great-grandam, Sunset Canyon MBSB Anthem-ET, Excellent-95%, was the Premier Performance Cow of The All American Jersey Show in 2000, and has production to 37,087 lbs. milk, 1,732 lbs. fat and 1,383 lbs. protein. Further back in the pedigree is the Excellent-93% Goodnow Midnight Blue-ET with 24,610 lbs. milk, 1,132 lbs. fat and 893 lbs. protein. Her dam is the foundation cow, Observer Althea Anna, Excellent-90%, with lifetime production over 200,000 lbs. milk. The sale topper was consigned by the partnership of Sunset Canyon Jerseys, David Brown and Andrea Adams, Beaver, Ore. Jim Quist of Fresno, Calif., bid $10,500 for his choice of heifers due this October sired by BW Renegade-ET, GJPI +179, and out of the fourth-generation Excellent, Top JERSEY JOURNAL

National Heifer Sale host Dan Bansen of Forest Glen Jerseys, Dayton, Ore., center, consigned the third high selling heifer, Forest Glen Abes Shelly. The heifer was purchased by Sebastian Faria, Wilcox, Ariz., front center, for $9,700. Also pictured are: Tillamook Jersey Princess Kim Measor, JMS Manager Dan Bauer, contending bidder, Don Josi, Tillamook, Ore., auctioneer Lynn Lee and National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper. On the halter is Sidney Avila, Dalhart, Texas.

1½% list cow, Sun Valley Impuls HollyET. Consignors Tom and Jennie Seals, Cloverdale, Ore., offered to share the cost for genomic tests on the calves, which have a Parent Average of $540 Cheese Merit. The choice of heifers sold with A.I. interest by two different companies. The calves dam, “Holly,” is sired by ISDK Q Impuls, GJPI +163, and produced more than 20,000 lbs. milk on her second lactation. She was recently raised to Excellent-91% and has a full brother, Sun Valley Impuls Honor-ET, currently is sixth among Active A.I. Jersey sires ranked by GJPI/JPI. Four other maternal brothers are in A.I. sampling programs. Her dam is Scotch View Fair Halo, Excellent-94%. “Halo” was purchased in the 2002 National Heifer Sale as a bred heifer. She has five completed lactations with four of them exceeding the 20,000-lb. mark for milk. The next two dams are also appraised Excellent. The third-high seller was the first into the ring and came from the sale hosts, Forest Glen Jerseys, Dayton, Ore. Forest Glen Abes Shelly, a November senior calf, was purchased for $9,700 by Sebastian Faria, Willcox, Ariz. After the April genetic evaluations, she was the top ranked daughter of Ahlem Lemvig Abe-ET, GJPI +127, for Parent Average JPI. Two A.I. companies have interest in potential matings for sons from this young heifer. Her dam, Forest Glen Jevon Shelly, Very Good-87%, is currently ranked seventh in august 2010

Pearlmont Jimmie Dawn was the fourth high selling heifer at $9,200. The bred heifer was consigned by William and Gwen Pearl, front center. She was purchased by the partnership of Mountain Shadow Dairy and Desert Park Jerseys, Kelvin “Kelly” and Robert Moss, second and third from the right. Also pictured are Tillamook Jersey Queen Kim Measor, JMS manager Dan Bauer, auctioneer Lynn Lee, and National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper. On the halter of “Dawn” is Shelby Moss, Litchfield Park, Ariz.

the breed by traditional JPI. She is projected over 22,400 lbs. milk m.e. at 1-10. Her Very Good-88% sister sired by Forest Glen Avery Action-ET, GJPI +94, ranks on the Top 1½% cow list. Their dam, Forest Glen Lemvig Shelly, Excellent-91%, ranks on the Top 1½% cow list with a JPI of +165. She has a best record of 2-10 305 3x 25,700 5.9% 1,521 4.1% 1,052 93DCR. The next dam is a Very Good daughter of Mason Boomer Sooner Berretta, GJPI +29. $9,200 was the winning bid from the partnership of Desert Park Jerseys, Jefferson, Ore., and Mountain Shadow Dairy, Litchfield Park, Ariz., for Pearlmont Jimmie Dawn-ET, the fourth high seller. She was one of nine consignments with genomic evaluations. She is out of the Excellent Pearlmont Impuls Daffy, ranked 17th for genomic JPI with five sons in A.I. “Dawn” is a P9 heifer with a PA of +456M, +16F, +23P, +$257CM and JPI +102. She sold bred to BW Renegade-ET, GJPI + 179. Prior to the sale, a $5,000 contract for her “Renegade” son was announced to sell with the heifer. Her dam, “Daffy,” is appraised Excellent-90% and has a three lactation m.e. average of 19,020–942–741. The next dam is an Excellent daughter of Rock Ella Paramount-ET, GJPI +72. She has two records exceeding 20,000 lbs. milk. The great-grandam is Excellent-91% and has a 6-4 record of 21,390 lbs. milk, 962 lbs. fat and 739 lbs. protein.

“Dawn” was consigned by William Pearl, Barnet, Vt. Commanding the fifth high price was Wilsonview Al Martini-ET, a potential fifth generation 20,000-lb. cow. The sevenmonth-old P9 heifer was purchased by Sebastian Faria for $8,300, She carries a PA of +477M, +39F, +22P, +$345CM and JPI +112. She is a daughter of Forest Glen Artist Alexander, GJPI +135, and from the Esplin Sky Maggie family at Wilsonview. Her dam is an Excellent-92% daughter of Windy Willow Montana Jace, GJPI +99, and recently completed a 4-11 lactation of 22,440 lbs. milk, 945 lbs. fat and 787 lbs. protein. She is out of Wilsonview Fair Maiden-ET, Very Good-87%. The next dam (continued to page 22)

Sebastian Faria, Willcox, Ariz., purchased the fifth high selling heifer for $8,300. Wilsonview Al Martini-ET was consigned by Desi and Don Josi of Wilsonview Dairy, Tillamook, Ore. Also pictured are JMS Manager Dan Bauer, auctioneer Lynn Lee, National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper and Tillamook Jersey Queen Kim Measor. On the halter is Valery Silva, Beaver, Ore.

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is the well-known Wilsonview B Maggie May-ET, Excellent-93%, with a best record of 22,980 lbs. milk, 1,196 lbs. fat and 840 lbs. protein. The next dam is “Sky Maggie,” Excellent-90%. She is backed by a Very Good and two Excellent dams. “Martini” was consigned by Wilsonview Dairy, Tillamook, Ore. Wilsonview Dairy purchased the right to choose between two ISDK Q Impuls daughter of Cal-Mart Jace Nonet 8104ET for $7,700. The choice was consigned by their neighbors, Martin Dairy LLC, Tillamook, Ore. The two P9 sisters were born in December 2009 and carry a PA of +463M, +45F, +28P, +$404CM and JPI +125. The low Expected Future Inbreeding (5.2%) heifer sold with a contract to ABS Global for a son. Their dam is appraised Excellent-90% and recently completed a 4-4 lactation of 25,280 lbs. milk, 1,273 lbs. fat and 896 lbs. protein. The grandam is a Very Good-89% daughter of ISDK FYN Lemvig, GJPI +52. She too has records up to 25,000 lbs. milk, 1,200 lbs. fat and 860 lbs. protein. She has five sons in A.I. Three more heifers sold for over $7,000. Family Hill Moment Fawn, a potential fifth generation Excellent was purchased by Boer Jerseys, Dalhart, Texas, for $7,300. The bred heifer was consigned by Ryan A. Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash. Bringing $7,200 was DC Impuls Rae, an eight-month-old heifer calf consigned by Dale Chugg, Ogden, Utah. She was purchased by Tom and Jennie Seals, Cloverdale, Ore. Jersey junior Katrina Vander Horst, Dublin, Texas, hand-picked Sunset Canyon Maximum SC Belle 7-ET, to add to her growing Jersey herd. The nine-monthold heifer was purchased for $7,100 and consigned by Eric L. Silva, Beaver, Ore. The 48 consignments sold to 36 different buyers from 12 states. Seventeen heifers were purchased by 11 Oregon buyers. There were 10 heifers sold to five Texas

Executive Secretary Neal Smith recognizes sale co-chair Robert Moss before the sale of an outstanding lineup. Not present was cochair Ben Krahn of Oregon State.

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buyers and another six were purchased by six buyers in California. Leading volume buyer was Sebastian Faria selecting three heifers for $24,200. Donation Heifers Three heifers were donated before the start of the sale for various activities. Selling for $3,700 was Strayhorns Jarrett Robin, a P9 heifer who was donated by the Friends of Fred Stout (see page 31). She was purchased by Janice Rector, Hilmar, Calif. Kutz TBone 7388 was donated by Ron and Pam Kutz and Family, Jeffernson, Wis., to help fund the annual meetings for (continued to page 26)

Kim Wilson, Neosha, Mo., was recognized as the 2010 Fred Stout Experience winner. Wilson worked with Jersey Marketing Service to gain experience with marketing cattle in May and June. She is pictured with members of the Fred Stout committee: Tara Bohnert, Stuart Schooley, Ray Schooley, Dan Bauer and Bryan Marcoot.

Over $7,100 Raised for Youth in Cow Pie Bingo Contest For the second consecutive year, a Cow Pie Bingo contest kicked off a fun-filled evening prior to the National Heifer Sale in efforts to raise money for Jersey Youth Academy. It was a tremendous success raising $7,130 for the Academy. The idea for a Cow Pie Bingo contest originated in 2009 by the New York Junior Jersey group to promote national Jersey Youth development programs. Squares were sold on the Bingo card for the chance to win a donated heifer after she made her “deposit” on a winning square to determine her new owner. Armed with a smaller replica than the actual 8’ x 24’ bingo card, staff and friends went to work selling the 192 squares. The options were unlimited. You could buy one square for $10, $25, or $50 based on its location on the board, or you could purchase an entire block of squares if you so desired. A handful of bystanders were nearby when BW Academy Shasta U395 made her deposit in a square purchased by AJCA staff members Vickie White and Kim Billman, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif., donated the March 2010 calf out of BW Academy-ET, GJPI +113, to the cause. Her sire sold in The All American Jersey Sale to fund the first Jersey Youth Academy and she is the oldest, registered daughter of “Academy.” It was only fitting for her to be a part of the ongoing fundraising. Her dam is a Very Good-85% daughter of BW Blaise-ET, GJPI +76, with a 2-9 record of 21,0060 lbs. milk, 1,006 lbs fat and 735 lbs. protein (3x). The next dam is a Sooner CenturionET, GJPI +3, daughter out of a Very Good-88% dam with over 22,000 lbs. milk. After experiencing the inaugural Jersey Youth Academy as staff members in 2009, White and Billman made the decision to donate the heifer to the National Heifer Sale where she sold for $1,900 to Ray Orisio, Kingsburg, Calif., with all proceeds going to Jersey Youth Academy.

Over $7,100 was raised through a Cow Pie Bingo contest in Portland, Ore. Vickie White and Kim Billman, Reynoldsburg Ohio, purchased the winning square circled on the bingo card and donated BW Academy Shasta U395, a P9 heifer, back to the cause. The heifer was then purchased by Ray Orisio, Sr., Kingsburg, Calif., in the National Heifer Sale. He was reprsented by his grandchildren, Jacob Keightely, Hailey and Lucas Orisio, and son, Ray Jr. Holding the banner are National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper, left, and Tillamook Jersey Princess Kim Measor, right. Tabb French is on the halter.

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K. Vander Horst

A. Vander Horst

L. Karchner

S. Rodeffer

B. Grammer

ersey youth attending the 2010 AJCA-NAJ Annual meetings were involved in a plethera of events throughout the Jersey Youth Challenge. They examined their own DNA, learned about marketing with the Tillamook Love Loaf Tour, were shown how to ultrasound an embryo and learned about reading pedigrees through a mock auction activity. On Wednesday June 23, youth gathered and extracted their own DNA with the help of Illumina representative LuAnn Glaser. The group worked in teams to see how genes are split out to form unique individuals from three generations. In the photo in the bottom right corner, Anneke Boer from Texas, shows her strand of DNA collected during the session. Learning the process of embryo development and the use of ultrasound was on the agenda for Thursday, June 24. The group met with Dr. Rick Steele (bottom left) at Martin Dairy LLC, Tillamook, Ore., and were treated to a live ultrasound demonstration. Later that day at Sun Valley Jerseys the group was given an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what all goes into the marketing of Tillamook Cheese on the Tillamook Love Loaf Tour. The groups listened to an IVF presentation from Scott Metzger of Trans Ova Genetics on Thursday evening at Sunset Canyon Jerseys. After the presentation, AJCA staff worked with the youth teaching them how to read a pedigree and value a Registered Jersey. This knowledge was then put to good use through the Mock Silent Auction. A special thank you to judges Jim Quist, Calif., James Huffard, Va., Dick Smith, Wis., and Dan Bauer, Ohio. The individual prices of each judge were averaged for a relative ranking. The teams then compared their prices with the judges to establish the winning groups. The winning team, pictured top left, matched all of their bids exactly with the judges. The team consisted of Kara Hansen, Ore., Zach Evers, Ore., Shelby Moss, Ariz., Ben Greene, Wis., Lenn Karchner, Pa., and Katarina Emerich, N.Y. Placing second was the team comprised of Sheridan Moss, Ariz., Gerritt Schmidlkofer, Ore., Mathias Schmidlkofer, Ore., Billy Grammer, Ohio, India Tauchen, Wis., and Anneke Boer, Texas. Following in third place were Caitlin Avila, Texas, Ben Grammer, Ohio, Logan and Laura Karchner, Pa., and Austin Zmrzlik, Mich. All pictured at left. In the TalkJersey competition winners are pictured at the top of the page. In Division 1, Katrina Vander Horst, Texas, took top honors with her speech entitled “Crossbreeding with Jerseys.” In Division II Logan Karchner, Pa., and Anneke Vander Horst tied for first. Karchner’s speech was “Jerseys and Genomics” and Vander Horst spoke on “Using the Show Ring to Attract Jersey Youth”. In Division III Shannon Rodeffer, Wash., took top honors with her speech “The Value of Jerseys in Today’s Economy.” In Division IV, Billy Grammer, Ohio, grabbed first place with a speech entitled “Jersey Beef: Changing America One Bite at a Time.” You can hear the winning speeches on the USJersey website, www.usjersey.com. ABS Global sponsored the cash awards for the winners in the TalkJersey contest.

Ohio Picnic Held at Young’s Dairy

The Ohio Jersey Breeders Association held its summer picnic on June 19, 2010, at Young’s Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs. Jersey enthusiasts enjoyed a potluck lunch and fellowship with peers, honored adults and juniors and toured the farm. Fried cheese curds and ice cream, compliments of Young’s Jersey Dairy, were the highlight of the lunch. Audrionna Pullins, Long Bottom, was crowned as the Ohio Jersey Queen. She is the daughter of Tom and Stacie Pullins and a recent graduate of Eastern High School. Pullins has been a member of the Ohio Junior Jersey Breeders Association and her local 4-H club for 10 years. She is active in her church youth group and volunteers at the local extension office. The Ohio Junior Queen is Meghan Thurston of Delaware. She is the daughter of John Thurston, who placed second in the National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest in 1987. Meghan has served as director of the state junior Jersey organization for six years and was named Outstanding Girl and Ohio Jersey Princess in 2007. Her 4-H projects include dairy, market lambs and breeding sheep, shot gun and veterinary science. Thurston has been a member of her local FFA chapter’s soil judging, dairy judging and creed speaking teams. Heather Davis, Sidney, was named Ohio Jersey Princess. The daughter of Tony and Peggy Davis is treasurer for her local FFA chapter and has been involved with 4-H for four years. Her projects include dairy, photography, woodworking, scrapbooking and veterinary science. Davis attends Houston Local Schools and is active in softball, volleyball and dance. In the production awards ceremony, Putt Dairy Farm of Sugarcreek was named top herd for milk with a 2009 herd average of 21,470 lbs. milk, 1,044 lbs. fat and 752 lbs. protein on 59 cows. Dar-Re Farm, Big Prairie, was the leading herd for components with a herd average of

Royalty crowned at the Ohio Jersey Breeders summer picnic included Meghan Thurston, Ohio Junior Queen, Audrionna Pullins, Ohio Jersey Queen, and Heather Davis, Ohio Jersey Princess.

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To my family, to my friends and the whole Jersey family

Thank You for your comments in person, your emails, your cards, or just being there on June 25. Growing up in the house that I grew up in, “doing Jersey” was just something we did. I thank you for the honor of following in my father’s footsteps once more, as recipient of the Distinguished Service Award. It is truly a humbling feeling, even more because I’ve had the opportunity to know many previous recipients of this award. More than a few believed in this young guy, got me involved, and pushed me along. “Serving the Jersey breed” … I never thought about it as service, I thought about it as giving back to an organization that had played such a major role in my life. The mentoring, or leading of young people is just repeating what many did for me when I was growing up. Many times I was asked to serve by my peers. There is no greater reward than to have your peers come to you out of respect and confidence and ask you to represent them. I don’t think any breed can compare with the growth and success that Jerseys have enjoyed over the last 40 years. It has been a privilege to have had a hand in that, but more so to be part of the huge Jersey family that is dear to my heart. Again, thank you. You have touched me deeply.

21,238 lbs. milk, 1,051 lbs. fat and 805 lbs. protein on 126 cows. Awards for individual cow production in six age categories were also given. Putt Dairy Farm took home certificates for the state’s high milk producer in four age categories and also earned certificates for high fat and protein producer in two age categories. Dar-Re Farm was given certificates for milking five of the state’s top protein producers. The farm also earned two awards for fat production by age and one for milk production. Buttercrest Jerseys, Croton, Clover Patch Jerseys, Millersburg, Grammer Jersey Farm, Sebring,

and Shipley Farms, Newark, each garnered a certificate for milk, fat or protein production by age as well. Attendees also learned about Young’s Jersey Dairy. The farm in southwestern Ohio has been milking Jerseys since the 1940s and selling milk and ice cream locally since the mid-1960s. The dairy has been making All-Jersey cheese since June 2009 and sells its product using the Queen of Quality® label. Young’s Jersey Dairy caters to consumers, with tours of the farm, family activities like miniature golf, a petting zoo and batting cages, and (continued to page 26)

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2011 in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. She was purchased for $2,200 by Jersey junior Anneke Vander Horst, Dublin, Texas. Selling for $1,900 was the “Cow Pie Bingo” calf donated by Vickie White and Kim Billman, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Raymond Orisio, Kingsburg, Calif., purchased the heifer with the proceeds going towards the Jersey Youth Academy (see page 22). Sales $4,500 and Over

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

(Consignors in Parentheses) = Genomically-tested or option to test before selection Pacific Northwest Syndicate, Lynden, Wash. Sunset Canyon S Governor Anthem-ET, heifer calf 3 mos. ..............................................................................$11,000 (Sunset Canyon, David Brown and Andrea Adams, Beaver, Ore.) Jim Quist, Fresno, Calif. = First choice female sired by BW Renegade-ET and out of Sun Valley Impuls Holly-Et..........................................10,500 (Thomas L. and Jennie L. Seals, Cloverdale, Ore.) Sebastian Faria, Willcox, Ariz. Forest Glen Abes Shelly, heifer calf 7 mos....................9,700 (Forest Glen Jerseys, Dayton, Ore.) Wilsonview Al Martini-ET, heifer calf 7 mos...................8,300 (Wilsonview Dairy, Tillamook, Ore.) Bw Louie Rosie ET679-ET, heifer calf 10 mos..............6,200 (Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif.) Desert Park Jerseys and Mountain Shadow Dairy, Jefferson, Ore. = Pearlmont Jimmie Dawn-ET, bred heifer 22 mos........9,200 (William H. Pearl, Barnet, Vt.) Wilsonview Dairy, Tillamook, Ore. = Choice of two (2) ISDK Q Impuls daughters out of Cal-Mart Jace Nonet 8104-Et......................................................7,700 (Martin Dairy Llc, Tillamook, Ore.) Sun Valley Louie Havanna, heifer calf 3 mos.................6,600 (Thomas L. and Jennie L. Seals) Boer Jerseys, Dalhart, Texas Family Hill Moment Fawn, bred heifer 17 mos...............7,300 (Ryan A. Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash.) Thomas L. and Jennie L. Seals, Cloverdale, Ore. Dc Impuls Rae, heifer calf 8 mos...................................7,200 (Dale Chugg, Ogden, Utah) Katrina Vander Horst, Dublin, Texas Sunset Canyon Maximum SC Belle 7-ET, heifer calf 9 mos. ..................................................................................7,100 (Eric L. Silva, Beaver, Ore.) Kathryn Christ, Metamora, Ill. = North South Walker Maddie-ET, heifer calf 11 mos.....6,000 (North South Syndicate, Tillamook, Ore.) = D&E Carrier Blitzen 21580, bred heifer 12 mos...........5,500 (D & E Jerseys, Hilmar, Calif.) Richard and Jennifer M. Avila, Dalhart, Texas = Heartland Militia Kamry, heifer calf 11 mos.................5,800 (Heartland Jerseys, Seneca, Kan.) Sun Valley Farm, Cloverdale, Ore. = Mvf Impuls Sooner J 1657, heifer calf 7 mos.............5,100 (Terry Lee and Craig A. Rhein, Pine Grove, Pa.) Sheldon and/or Rosella Sawyer, Walpole, N.H. GR Molly Brook Dale Fayne, bred heifer 18 mos...........5,000 (Molly Brook Farms, West Danville, Vt.) = First choice female sired by Tollenaars Impuls Legal 233ET and out of GR Oomsdale Casey Iatola Garyn.........4,500 (Michael A. Ooms, Valatie, N.Y.) Scarlet and Gray Friends of Waterman Dairy, Waynesville, Ohio = Jars of Clay TBone Belle, heifer calf 7 mos.................4,600 (Jim Quist, Fresno, Calif.)

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a retail store on the farm. The dairy is visited by 1.2 million people each year. Young’s Jersey Dairy milks 30 cows and is enrolled on REAP. It is operated by three generations of the Young family. Members of the inaugural Jersey Youth Academy visited the farm last summer and heard a presentation from one of the herd owners, Stuart Young. Page 26

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REPORT OF EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

Opportunities Remain Strong for the Jersey Breed Excerpts from the report of Neal Smith, Executive Secretary of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey, Inc. (AJCA, NAJ) at the 142nd annual meeting of the AJCA on June 26, 2010 in Portland, Ore.

he current dairy economy is a great opportunity for the Jersey cow,” Executive Secretary Neal Smith told the crowd in Portland, Ore., at the membership meeting of the AJCA. “We need to get focused on continuing to develop a more productive, efficient and profitable cow—and seeking equity in the marketplace for her milk. We can do more. There are great tools available today that we are hardly using, and new tools on the horizon to help exploit the advantage of the Jersey cow,” he concluded. A Look Back at the Golden Decade “This report has been a lot of fun over the last decade,” said Smith. “There have been a lot of accomplishments as an association and as a breed.” In a difficult business environment in 2009, the AJCA was able to put together back-to-back record setting years for registrations and experience record participation in all levels of breed improvement programs. Highlights included: • A new all-time record for registrations was set with 95,557 animals registered in 2009; • Production on over 87,900 records also set new records. The breed average now stands at 18,498 lbs. milk, 859 lbs. fat, 666 lbs. protein and 2,248 lbs. cheese yield; • New records were established for REAP cow enrollment and REAP herds, at 127,291 and 867 respectively; and • JerseyTag sales set a new record of 145,963 units sold, a 14% gain from 2008. (39% of calves registered in 2009 were identified by double-matched approved eartags). “All of this happened in a year with some of the lowest milk prices in our lifetime,” summed Smith. These accomplishments also set the stage for the “Golden Decade” showing the growth of the Jersey breed. (Chart 1) “The foundation for this decade is summed nicely in a quote by Morris Ewing in a congratulatory letter to the association earlier this year,” continued Smith. “What really enabled the Jersey breed to become competitive (again) was the adoption of selection programs for yield. Without a cow that could give lots of milk, other things would not have been enough to achieve what the breed enjoys today.” Future Opportunities Smith reported on the “resounding success” of Jersey Youth Academy. The program is designed to “attract, edu(continued to page 33)

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ADDRESS OF THE AJCA PRESIDENT

Looking at the Dairy Industry in a Different Light Address of David R. Chamberlain, President to the 142 nd Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association, June 26, 2010, Portland, Ore.

past three years shows record milestones in several areas for our breed. This at a time when other breeds were showing declines in most areas.

Your Board has grappled with some difficult issues in 2010 in addition to the soft economy. We were fully engaged on both the “Gratitude” issue and the new JPI formula. Thank you to everyone who Breed Accomplishments expressed opinions to me and other Board am writing this President’s Report to In 2009 investments in Project Equity members and staff about these issues. We the Annual Meeting of the American since 1976 surpassed $8.2 million. Our believe that in the end, we made the best Jersey Cattle Association decision for our breed and in Portland, Oregon this the industry as a whole. June 26, 2010. This task Breed secretaries and would be much easier if A.I. companies around we were all prospering. the world have dealt with We are now 18 months the “Gratitude” situation into our current dairy in a manner fitting to their d ow n t u r n . W h i l e we particular circumstances. have seen some modest Please know that your improvement in the first Board of Directors took half of 2010, it doesn’t this very seriously and feel much better. The ar rived at a decision dair y economists are after much thoughtful reporting staggering deliberation. losses for 2009. Our new JPI formula The Cor nell Large last revised in 2006 reflects Farm Business Summary some minor changes for 2009 reports a net The 2010-2011 Board of Directors of the American Jersey Cattle Association. including more emphasis decrease of 28% in the Front row, from left: Neal Smith, Executive Secretary; David Chamberlain, President; on fitness traits like SCC milk price. Labor and Jim VanBuskirk, Vice President; Rick Doran, Chair of the Finance Committee; and and DPR. We are still management income fell Bill Grammer, Chair of the Development Committee; (back row): Ralph Frerichs, weighted most heavily on Wes Snow; Chris Sorenson; Robin Denniston-Keller, Charles Steer; Jamie Bansen; 253.7%. Farm net worth Jerry Spielman, Chair of the Breed Improvement Committee; David Norman, and production traits among decreased 8.5% and rate James Quist, Chair of the Registration Committee. the dairy breed indexes of returns on all capital around the world. went negative to 3.5% from 7.4% in production increased to 18,498 milk, 2008. Less than 5% of Western New 859 fat, and 660 protein with 2,248 New Opportunities York Farm Credit dairy charts showed a pounds cheese yield on nearly 881,000 This summer look for some exciting profit last year. 2009 left a big hole for lactations. Registrations of 95,557 broke news on Jersey sustainability research. sure. This dilemma has caused all of us the record set in 2008. Performance Reports will be showing how our breed in the industry to do considerable soul program enrollment grew to 131,102 cows compares on a carbon footprint basis with searching. What is the future of our own with 127,291 cows in 897 herds on REAP. another major dairy breed. We believe you farms? What changes can be made to our Our appraisers scored 83,431 cows for the will like the results. operations? How can we protect ourselves year. In the field of genomics, the Jersey from market volatility going forward? Wow! What a list of accomplishments. breed is embracing this new technology Do our milk marketing policies need to Oh and by the way, we held our first Jersey fully. What a steep learning curve it has change and how? All of these questions Youth Academy in July of 2009. Folks, we been and we still have more to learn. I are being considered by the industry and hit a homerun on this one. Those of us trust the seminars this week have been all of you individually. that were there could feel the electricity helpful. Your Boards have voted to invest As the dairy industry recalibrates, your of excitement from the youth. It was a another $100,000 into genomic research. staff and boards are constantly looking at very positive experience for everyone With the introduction of the 3K chip ways to improve our programs and services and we plan to build on that first success. expected this summer, our goal is to add to better meet our members’ needs. Not As you know, an all donation National 5,000 more females to the database. We all is gloom and doom however, there Heifer Sale is being planned for 2011 can then leverage these numbers further are some rays of sunshine. When I read in Wisconsin. We need to permanently by imputation. I’ll leave the technical our AJCA and NAJ Annual Report, I am endow the Academy to ensure the longexplanation of this to the genetic experts. encouraged. The growth and popularity of term success. I trust you are all planning You need to understand that the more our breed and programs is solid evidence to support this worthwhile endeavor. It is information we as breeders can obtain that we are on the right path. A look at the our future. (continued to next page)

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ADDRESS OF THE NAJ PRESIDENT

The Jersey: Improving the Bottom Line Address of David Endres, President to the 52nd Annual Meeting of National AllJersey Inc., June 25, 2010, Portland, Ore.

are positive especially for high solids dairy farms. We need all of our members and friends in the dairy industry to keep the non-fat solids issue on the minds of our politicians. This fall will be the most crucial time to educate our politicians. am pleased to welcome you to the 2010 Therefore I encourage you to educate your National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) meeting local press, farm groups, state agriculture. in Portland, Oregon. First off, I would secretaries, governors, like to say ‘Wow, what senators, congressman, an outstanding year.’ and anybody else who The Jersey breed has will support our cause. grown tremendously and NAJ directors and staff it continues to grow at a think there is a great record pace. Jerseys have opportunity to achieve also kept proving how this long-term goal. amazing they truly are. Please watch in your I recently attended Equity newsletter for a conference put on more information on by the Center for Food the issue and feel free to Integrity (CFI). While contact Erick Metzger there I learned about for more information to innovators and early help support our brown adopter consumers. cow. Increasing non-fat The CFI showed our solids in milk not only group research about improves the quality of early adopter consumers and how they account The 2010-2011 Board of Directors of National All-Jersey Inc. Front row, from left: the product, but more for approximately 13% Neal Smith, Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer; Dave Endres, President; importantly the flavor of Huffard, Vice President; Marion Barlass, and Erick Metzger, General Manager. the milk. Improving the of the United States’ James Second row, from left: Mike Wickstrom, John Kokoski, Bill Grammer, Rick Doran, David population. They told us Chamberlain, AJCA President; and Kelvin Moss. Not pictured are NAJ Directors Calvin flavor will ultimately increase consumption that these consumers are Graber and Norman Martin. and lead to greater sales going around the country the year 2025. Naturally increasing the of dairy products. demanding (and getting) what food they percentage of Jersey dairy cows is a step All in all it has been a rewarding and want to be produced and how they want in achieving that goal of a 25% decrease. exciting year. NAJ has experienced it produced. These actions are setting (Editor’s note: These numbers are based noticeable growth and the Jersey cow is the trend for the remaining consumers. on fluid milk numbers, 15% of the total in position to lead the dairy industry to I saw similarities in this information and U.S. milk production). improve the environment and profitability. compared it to the Jersey breed. The final area I wish to talk about in It has been an honor and privilege to For example, in the Jersey industry I promoting the Jersey cow, is the non-fat serve as your president of National Allbelieve that we are past the innovative solids in milk. Currently NAJ is working Jersey. I appreciate the great support and phase and are currently in the early to get research done to prove what raising faith that has been bestowed upon me. adopter phase. As a recovering Holstein non-fat solids fluid milk can do for the Thank you for your time and have a great breeder, I have witnessed early adopters dairy industry. The preliminary results conference. changing the dairy industry from black

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the better. We need to be in a position of leadership on this one, otherwise others in the industry will be making the genetic decisions for us. Yes, folks there are many positives going forward for the Jersey breed. Even as we move through this soft dairy economy, it is an exciting time to be in dairy with Jerseys. We need to constantly look at the world in a different light. I august 2010

and white to brown. As margins are getting tighter, more dairy producers are realizing that Jerseys can improve their bottom line. An additional benefit of the Jersey is their smaller carbon footprint. DMI has recently pledged to decrease the carbon footprint of the dairy industry by 25% by

asked our seven-year-old, Lowell, who is going into the third grade next year, had he learned his three Rs this year? “Sure Dad,” he said, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” So right there I learned to look at the world in a different light. So in closing, I have a new slogan for us for the remainder of the year, “10 x 10 in 2010.” Together we can make 2010 another record year and break that 100,000 registration ceiling. I look

forward to our progress.

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REPORT OF NAJ GENERAL MANAGER

NAJ’s Roll in Shaping the Future Excerpts from the repor t of Erick Metzger, General Manager of National All-Jersey Inc., at the 52nd Annual Meeting of National All-Jersey Inc., on June 25, 2010, in Portland, Ore.

he dairy industry has experienced significant changes in the past two years and is considering options for the future. Just as National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) played a key role in previous changes, NAJ is actively involved in shaping the future of dairy policy and the industry. The dramatic price swings of the past 18 months have highlighted both the need for change and the advantages of the Jersey cow. Using annual California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) cost of production figures, NAJ estimated the revenue for Holsteins and Jerseys to calculate net income for both breeds from 2007 to 2009, shown in Table 1. Both did well in 2007, while 2008 was not nearly as profitable. Even Jersey producers lost money, but at least they were better able to weather the loss of $2.20/cwt. having experienced a prof it of $2.56/cwt. during 2008. Last year’s losses of $3.46/cwt. for Holstein producers came on the heels of only a $0.51/cwt. profit the previous year. Surely the back-to-back years of 2008 and 2009 make milking Jerseys very appealing. Jersey producers aren’t alone in responding to market and policy changes. January 2010 marked the 10th anniversary of Federal Order reform, which included the adoption of multiple component pricing (MCP) in seven of the (at the time) 11 Federal Milk Marketing Orders. Producers in many areas of the country began being paid for protein for the first time and Table 2 shows their response. During the last decade, dairy producers have increased protein test in every MCP order. The most dramatic increases occurred

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in the Northeast (1) and Pacific Northwest (124) orders with increases of 0.07% and 0.09%, respectively. While those changes may not seem dramatic, Table 3 shows the impact when applied to billions of pounds of milk. By increasing their protein test over Year 2000 levels, producers in the Northeast FMMO added $2.6 million per month to their pool value in 2008, and producers in the Pacific Northwest Order added nearly $1 million per month. During the low milk prices of 2009, Order 1 producers still added $1.9 million per month and Order 124 added $1.1 million per month. Producers respond to policy changes, and policy changes should be driven by the market. In fact, work has already begun on the dairy provisions for the 2012 Farm Bill. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack appointed a Dairy Industry Advisory Committee to help craft the Administration’s dairy policy proposals. The House Agriculture Committee held hearings soliciting input; and, after a year’s work, the National Milk Producers Federation released their “Foundation for the Future” plan. The National Milk plan proposes a new producer safety net, implementation of supply management when producer margins below predetermined levels, and extensive

reform to the Federal milk market orders. Under the Foundation for the Future, the MILC and product price support programs would be replaced by an income-over-feedcost (IOFC) margin insurance, patterned after the existing crop insurance program. In months the nationally-calculated average IOFC falls below $4.00 per cwt., the margin insurance would pay producers the difference between the calculated IOFC and $4.00. Basic margin insurance would cost producers no premiums and cover 90% of their historical milk production base. Supplemental insurance would be available for purchase as an option to cover IOFC up to $6.00/cwt. and milk in excess of a herd’s historical base. Table 4 compares the number of months MILC and margin insurance would have paid producers over the past three years. While margin insurance would not have been activated as often as MILC, during the worst months it would have paid more, and with no per-farm production caps. In recent years, neither MILC payments nor a price support at $9.90/cwt. has provided an adequate producer safety net, and margins are more indicative of profitability than simple price level. The supply management provision of

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$21,700 Raised for Fred Stout Experience Fund

On June 26, 2010, in Dayton, Ore., the Friends of Fred Stout raised $21,700 for the Fred Stout Experience Fund through the sale of a heifer. At the start of the National Heifer Sale, Strayhorn Jarretts Robin, a P9 daughter of Forest Glen VD Jades Jarrett-ET, GJPI +109, was brought into the sale ring. The heifer was donated by Stuart Schooley and Dan Bansen, Dayton, Ore. The heifer was purchased by 114 syndicate members from across North America for $18,000 and then donated back to the sale and was purchased by Janice Rector, Hilmar, Calif., for $3,700. In 2000, a group of friends and collegues of Fred J. Stout Sr., Mt. Carmel, Ill., came together and established an internship program in memory of Stout. They developed the concept with Fred’s beliefs in mind: the best learning experiences happen in the everyday world. The awards bestowed each year honor that conviction by providing financial support for on-farm and JMS internship experiences. Fred was a lifelong Jersey breeder and member of the Jersey Marketing Service staff from 1978 to 1997. He 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. After three years of development and fundraising the first award winner was announced in 2003. In 2010, a second award was made, enabling two youth the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the marketing and development of Jersey cattle.

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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), Brady Core, Kentucky (2009) and Kim Wilson, Missouri and Ivy Roberts, Georgia (2010). The syndicate members are: Tim Abbott, Fairfield, Vt.; ABS Global Inc., DeForest, Wis; Accelerated Genetics, Matt Waters, Lodi, Calif.; Rick Adams, Calif.; American Jersey Cattle Association Staff, Reynoldsburg, Ohio; Alta Genetics, Watertown, Wis.; Avi-Lanche Jerseys, Dalhart, Texas; Jim Ball, Koshkonong, Mo.; Scott Bentley, Madison, Wis; Martin and Emily Boer, Dalhart, Texas; Eric and Tara Bohnert Yoder, Gilson, Ill.; Bohnert’s Jerseys, East Moline, Ill.; David Brandau, Wilton, Wis.; Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif.; James and Jana Brixey, Norwood, Mo.; David A. Burris, Columbia, Ky.; Bush River and Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys, Newberry, S.C.; Steve and Vicky Carson, Newbury, Vt.; J.F. Cavanaugh Family, Columbus, Ohio; David Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y.; Jim Chaney, Bowling Green, Ky.; Paul Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.; Clauss Jersey Farm, Hilmar, Calif.; Clover Farms, Dundas, Ill.; COBA/Select Sires, Hilliard, Ohio; Genex/CRI, Shawno, Wis.; Lee Cronise, Fincastle, Va.; DBS Commodities, Dexter, N.M.; Delta View Farms and Rachelles’s Jerseys, Visalia, Calif.; DeMent Jerseys, Kenney, Ill.; Butch Dias, Visalia, Calif.; Dennis Egleston, Fultonville, N.Y.; Jerry Emerich, Mooers, N.Y.; Endres Jazzy Jerseys, Lodi, Wis.; Sebastian Faria, Willcox, Ariz.; Forest Glen Jerseys, Dayton, Ore.; Four Springs Jerseys, Centre Hall, Pa.; Fred Stout Sr.

Family, Mt. Carmel, Ill.; Frerichs Dairy, LaGrange, Texas; Russell Gammon, Guelph, Ont.; Pete and Libby Giacomini, Verona, Wis.; Buster Goff, Hobbs, N.M.; Phil Gordon, Warsaw, Ind.; Frederick Havill, Tyringham, Mass.; Heartland Jerseys, Seneca, Kan.; Lloyd Heinz, Shawno, Wis.; Hilmar Jerseys, Hilmar, Calif.; Michael Hurst, Waynesville, Ohio; James Ahlem, Hilmar, Calif.; Jerseyland Sires, Hilmar, Calif.; David Jordan, Clinton, Ill.; Louie Jordan, Moweaqua, Ill.; Kip and Robin Keller, Byron, N.Y.; Larry and Tammy Kempton, Green Valley, Ariz.; Kilgus Dairy, Fairbury, Ill.; Carl Kirchdoerfer, Cape Girardeau, Mo.; Korff Dairy, Sarcoxie, Mo.; Karl Kranges, Mount Vernon, Wash.; Lady-Lane Farm, Mulino, Ore.; Larklund Jerseys, Elkland, Mo.; Ann Larson, Mount Vernon, Wash.; Lynn Lee, Smyrna, Tenn.; Liberty Jersey Farm, Fallon, Nev.; Joe Lineweaver, Radford, Va.; Herby Lutz, Chester, S.C.; Maple Lawn Farm, Tremont, Ill.; Mapleline Farm, John Kokoski, Hadley, Mass.; Marcoot Jersey Creamery, Greenville, Ill.; Roger and Anita Marcoot, Greenville, Ill.; Bryan and Dana Marcoot, Greenville, Ill.; Martin Dairy LLC, Tillamook, Ore.; Allen Meyer, Fargo, N.D.; Missouri Jersey Cattle Club, Mo.; Kelvin Moss and Family, Litchfield Park, Ariz.; Ron Mosser, Geneva, Ind.; Steve Nevel, Union, Ill.; Ray Orisio, Kingsburg, Calif.; Dave Parkinson, Green Valley, Ariz.; Pearlmont Farm, Barnet, Vt.; Duane Phillips Jerseys, Golden, Ill.; Jake Pieper, Orland, Calif.; Pat and Rick Pond, Williamsport, Ohio; Jim Quist, Fresno, Calif.; Rector Jersey Farm, Hilmar, Calif.; Richard A. Riggs, Evansville, Ind.; Cris Rocha, Tillamook, Ore.; Ropp Jesey Cheese, Normal, Ill.; Darren Ropp, Strawn, Ill.; James and Oneva (continued to page 57)

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In this month’s Jersey Jargon, we’ll take a closer look at these designations.

New designations on AJCA performance pedigrees have been issued to designate genotyped animals in the system for animals that have not been genotyped themselves, but are related to animals that have been genotyped. With the release of the August 2010 genetic evaluations, Jersey breeders will find three new genomic designations on performance pedigrees and other reports generated by the American Jersey Cattle Association. The designations—GT, GI and GA— identify the source of the genomic evaluation. GT (genotype through testing) is a genomic evaluation that has been calculated using genotyping information of the animal itself. GI (genotype through imputation) is a genomic evaluation that has been imputed from genotyped progeny. GA (genotype through ancestry) is a genomic evaluation that has been influenced by information of genotyped ancestors. GI and GA evaluations will only be calculated for Jersey females.

GT, GI and GA The Genomic Predicted Transmitting Abilities (GPTA) associated with these evaluations have higher reliabilities than traditional Predicted Transmitting Abilities (PTA). For GI evaluations, the genotypes of a cow’s progeny (usually five or more sons or daughters) are examined in order to assess which genes came from her. Her resulting GPTA is far more accurate than a traditional PTA, but less precise than if she had been tested herself. For GA evaluations, genomic information of a female’s ancestors is included in her genetic evaluation if the reliability

for PTA milk increases by 1% or more when genomic information of ancestors is included. To date, 1,026 Registered Jersey females have been genotyped and will have the GT designation carried on their performance pedigrees. GI evaluations have been imputed for 153 females; GA evaluations have been calculated for 7,483 females. Jersey breeders will find GT, GI and GA designations on performance pedigrees and progeny reports. Traditional and Genomic Evaluations Separate lists for traditional and genomic evaluations will continue to be produced for top-ranking Registered Jersey cows and heifers because there is no meaningful way to compare traditional and genomic evaluations. When using genomic evaluations, Jersey breeders should keep in mind that monthly genomic evaluations are performed. The date of the evaluation will be published along with the GPTA. Official genetic evaluations by USDA will continue to be released on the routine schedule of 3-4 times per year. Official genetic evaluations for 2010 are scheduled for August 17 and December 7. For more information on genomic evaluations, contact Cari Wolfe, AJCA Director of Research and Genetic Program Development, at 614/322-4453 or cwolfe@ usjersey.com.

National Jersey Queen to be Selected

The 2010 National Jersey Queen

The top three images are sample performance pedigrees of females with genomic evaluations that have been sourced from ancestry (GA), imputation (GI) and testing (GT). The bottom image is a sample progeny report for “Violet” showing some of the progeny that contributed to her imputed genotype. Note that the Reliabilities (R%) associated with Genomic Predicted Transmitting Abilities (GPTA) are higher than traditional Predicted Transmitting Abilities.

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Contest will be held Friday, November 5, and Saturday, November 6, in conjunction with The All American Jersey Show and Sale in Louisville, Ky. In March, the American Jersey Cattle Association Board of Directors voted to increase the age limit for the contest and allow former queens to participate. Participants in the National Jersey Queen Contest must be at least 16 years of age, but not older than 22, on January 1, 2010. They must also be (a) the current or former state or regional Jersey queen, or (b) an exhibitor in either the 2010 Western National or All American Junior Jersey Shows. Contestants must also be a junior or lifetime member of the American Jersey Cattle Association. To enter the contest, the off icial application must be completed and received in the AJCA office by October 15. Late applications will not be accepted. The application form is available at www. USJersey.com, or by request from the AJCA Development Department. JERSEY JOURNAL

Executive Secretary Report (continued from page 27)

cate, and maintain talented young people for careers in the Jersey business,” stated Smith. “This was one of the most exciting weeks of 2009 for me,” said Smith. “Thirty-six outstanding young people were a part of the first class. They challenged us with their thoughts and ideas.” “We need your help to solidify funding for this program,” commented Smith. “The 2011 National Heifer Sale will be an all-donation event for this purpose. Whether you donate a heifer or bid on one, we ask for your support.” Genomics was the next opportunity discussed by Smith. To date, 3,478 Jersey bulls and 851 Jersey females have been tested with the 50K chip. An additional 7,483 females have genomic information in their evaluations from tested ancestors. Another 149 females (cows with 4-5 genomically tested progeny) have imputed GPTAs. “Genomics is a tool to boost the Jersey breed to the forefront in use of new technology,” explained Smith. “We are about to embark on a new campaign and I am really excited about it.” Smith announced the goal of testing another 5,000 Jersey females through a campaign that will be supplemented with $100,000 in appropriated funds, as voted on by the AJCA and NAJ boards earlier in the week. “This campaign will help you get into the genotyping business with your herd and put you back in control of your farm’s management, genetically,” Smith told the audience. “We hope and trust you will embrace this opportunity,” said Smith. “It is a

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golden opportunity to get in on genomics. We want you to find the best genetics in your herd and work on developing them.” Leadership Focus “Your board is dedicated to continuing to improve and increase the value of and demand for Jersey milk and for Jersey cattle,” summed Smith. Current focuses include: • Improving AJCA programs and services, and creating more, that will develop an all-around, more efficient Jersey cow • Issue of fertility to maintain reproductive efficiency • Rate of breed improvement in all bottom-line areas that affect your profitability. “You have been very loyal in a tough economy,” concluded Smith. “We appreciate your support. There is a lot of great news still to come down the track.”

NAJ General Manager (continued from page 30)

Foundation for the Future is designed to work in concert with margin insurance. Using the same IOFC calculation applied to a three month rolling production base, the Dairy Market Stabilization Program (DMSP) is intended to start applying the brakes to production before IOFC gets as low as $4.00. Table 5, on the previous page, outlines the three different trigger levels for the proposed supply management program. If the measured IOFC for two consecutive months is less than $6.00/cwt., producers will be notified that their next month’s production will be paid in full for up to 98% of their three month rolling base. If their current production is higher than their base,

up to 6% of that month’s production would be valued at $0.00 and the remaining excess paid at full value. Processors will still pay full value for all milk. The money collected from processors but not paid to producers will fund dairy product purchases for nutrition programs, food assistance and export market development. While the NAJ board resolved to not endorse any supply management program at this time, it recognized that of all existing policy options, the Foundation for the Future has the broadest support. If it moves forward as a package, a significant change is needed to the DMSP section. Different milks have different values, owing primarily to their components and where the milk is produced. The different values are determined by the marketplace, yet the supply management program in the Foundation for the Future values all overbase milk at $0.00. This is not equitable to higher value milks. A more equitable approach would be to assess over-base milk a set amount per hundredweight. An $8.00 or $9.00 or $10.00 assessment per hundredweight would still send a strong signal to cut production back to the base amount, while not assuming high solids milk and average milk are equally valued in the marketplace. As other dairy policy proposals come forth, NAJ will analyze them with particular interest in how they impact high solids milk. NAJ will publish their analyses in the Jersey Journal and Equity newsletters. This is a time of change for the dairy industry, and NAJ will continue working to ensure that change means equitable progress for all producers. As always, we appreciate your support of the Equity program, and welcome your thoughts on how NAJ can serve you better.

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Silver Mist Farm

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to everyone who attended the 2010 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings. We hope you enjoyed your visit! Come back and visit The Oregon Jersey Breeders

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GENETIC ADVANCEMENTS

Genotyping Opportunities Begin to Take Shape

Genomic Evaluations rest. This is imputation.” he national Jersey organizations have Official genomic evaluations for geno “In context with USDA evaluations, this been aggressive in funding genomic typed Jerseys were first calculated by AIPL idea that it will work if you have a cow with research and finding ways to use the inforin January 2009. Genomic evaluations five offspring that have been tested is true, mation for breed improvement. They have for females that have not been genotyped but not a requirement,” Weigel noted. “You invested more than $140,000 in genomic themselves, but have progeny or ancestors can do imputation even if the parents haven’t research and will appropriate an additional that have been genotyped, were calculated been genotyped and even if you don’t $140,000 to supplement breeders’ costs of for some individuals as well beginning in have offspring that have been genotyped. genotyping with a low-density SNP chip April 2010. USDA is working on methods to do this.” for Jerseys. “With imputed genomic evaluations, the More than 4,300 Registered Jerseys genotypes of the cow’s progeny—usually Low-Density Chip (3,478 males and 851 females) have been five or more—are used to construct the The first of Weigel’s studies was a USDA genotyped to date and additional genomic genotype of the dam,” Wolfe said. “It is kind validation study that tested his ability to preinformation is being added to the database of like investigative reporting. If you know dict performance of future progeny based on each month. the genotype of the sire and the genotype of SNP evaluation and to determine how many Jersey breeders learned how their inthe offspring, you can deduce the genotype SNPs are needed to make the predictions. vestment dollars are beginning to pay off of the dam.” “The basis of the study was to get rid and what is on the horizon at a seminar on of a bunch of the SNPs from our June 23 held in conjunction with 50K chip (Illumina BovineSNP50 the Annual Meetings of the AmeriBeadChip) and go down to a few can Jersey Cattle Association hundred or a few thousand SNPs,” (AJCA) and National All-Jersey said Weigel. “If we know which Inc. in Portland, Ore. Panelists for ones are the really important the event, which was also heard ones, maybe we can make a chip by Jersey breeders across the with fewer SNPs and sell it for a globe through a webinar, were Dr. cheaper price and expect half to Kent Weigel of the University of three-fourths of the gains for a Wisconsin, principal investigator fraction of the price.” of two recent genomic studies that Weigel and his colleagues used used Jersey data, and Cari Wolfe, 50K genotypes for 2,500 older Director of Research and Genetic animals born before 2006 as a Program Development for the AJCA. The accuracy of predicting DPR using the low-density SNP reference panel to evaluate their Among the highlights the pair chip with 3,000 SNPs, represented by the red bar, was nearly ability to impute genotypes for as high as the high-density chip (blue) when 93.1% of the SNPs 600 Jerseys born from 2007-2009 discussed: • Effective with the April 2010 were masked and SNPs imputed. Jersey breeders using the low- with evenly-spaced SNPs masked density chip can expect 90% of the accuracy of imputing to the at 20, 40, 80, 90, 95, 98 and 99%. genetic evaluations, USDA’s 50K chip and 95% of the gain in reliability. Imputation methods from the UniAnimal Improvement Programs versity of Washington and Oxford Laboratory (AIPL) began cal Weigel likened the imputation process to University were used. culating genomic evaluations not only reading a book. “The human mind does not “Four hundred SNPs doesn’t work using for animals that have been genotyped, read every letter by itself, but the word as a either method (70-75% missing genotypes but for females that have progeny or whole.” That is why people who understand imputed correctly),” noted Weigel. “Eight ancestors that have been genotyped as the English language can read the followhundred SNPs give us a little better results. well. ing sentences: Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Two thousand SNPs can get us about 90% • Genotyping increases the accuracy of Cmabrigde Uinervitisy, it deosn’t mttaer of the genotype right using the Oxford genetic evaluations by 25-30%. in waht odrer the ltteers in a wrod are, the method. With 4,000 SNPs, we can get 90% • A less expensive, low-density single olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat of the genotype right using either approach. nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) chip ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a “What this tells us is that we need somewhich evaluates 3,000 SNPs will be total mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit where between 2,000-4,000 SNPs in Jersey available in the coming months, giving a porbelm. cattle to go back and fill in all the blanks. Jersey breeders opportunity to test more “As long as you have a few SNPs, the A low density chip with about 3,000 SNPs, animals in the herd. computer algorithms learn what patterns which is what is coming, should be able to • AIPL is working on ways to combine of SNPs are out there and what chunks of get us about 90% accuracy.” cow rankings for traditional and geSNPs on a chromosome, or haplotypes, are “This was a good first step,” Weigel nomic evaluations, but until a meaninginherited from one generation to the next,” noted. The next step: “What happens to ful method is developed, rankings will Weigel explained. “If we know the patterns, genomic PTAs?” (continued to page 36) continue to be reported separately. with only a few SNPs, we can figure out the august 2010

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Genomics Seminar (continued from page 35)

The second study, recently published in the Journal of Dairy Science, used 50K genotypes for 1,446 Jersey bulls with proofs as of May 2006 as a training set to test the accuracy of imputed genotypes for 316 Jersey bulls with proofs between May 2006 and April 2009 with SNPs masked at 93, 96, 98 and 99%. See chart on previous page. “We took the younger animals and did the cheaper chip, compared them to the older animals, filled in the missing genotypes and then imputed their genotypes to calculate the PTA for the calf,” Weigel reported. “How well did it work? For milk yield, we got exactly the same answer with 3,000 SNPs (imputed), but not as well with 1,500 SNPs. And, as we got below that it didn’t work at all.” “What if we didn’t do imputation,” Weigel asked. “Maybe just having 3,000 SNPs alone is enough. “It is not. We do better if we do imputation than if we just directly analyze 3,000 SNPs.” “The take home message from those two studies with Jersey data is that the 3K chip should give you about 90% of the accuracy of imputing—filling in the missing genotypes—and about 95% of the gain in reliability of the 50K chip.” Opportunities “Genomic selection gives us the ability to do within-family selection,” remarked Weigel. “The first bull might go to one stud, the second to another, and the third and fourth head to McDonalds. Then, we move on to another family. “Having more families represented is the number one thing in controlling inbreeding.” “A.I. companies know the large commercial dairies that have been using high-end bulls for many years. There are some really good genetics out there. The problem is determining which cows to test. They can’t just start picking bulls and progeny testing them at $30,000-40,000.” The low-density SNP chip gives A.I. the chance to spend a lot less by screening them first and then retesting the good ones, Weigel summed. It’s the same approach on the farm, he continued. The low-density chip should give Jersey breeders the ability to zero in on the best animals and test deeper in the herd. “Dairy producers with extra cows in the herd and those who have used sexed semen may want to use the low-density chip to test the bottom 10-20% of the herd for culls,” noted Weigel. “Or they may want to use the test to get rid of calves so they don’t have to feed them out.” Page 36

“The flip side of that argument is to be able to differentiate between top end heifers,” remarked Wolfe. “Even when we identify high-ranking P9 heifers in a herd, there are some that separate themselves out.” The low-density SNP chip will also give the Jersey breed opportunity to identify and improve new traits. “We’ve done a great job improving traits that can be easily measured on the whole population by the tens or hundreds of thousands of animals,” Weigel commented. The way things stand now, “we might ignore a trait even if we think it is important because it is too hard to measure.” The low-density chip may give the dairy industry a chance to collect samples and performance data for traits that are not routinely assessed in national recording schemes, such as feed intake, hormone level or immune function, and utilize resource populations that are not widely used today, such as calf ranches, heifer growers, commercial herds with specific milking, feeding and management equipment, and veterinary databases without sire identified animals. The AJCA recognizes opportunity with the low-density chip and, as such, has funded a study by Weigel to evaluate alternative strategies for genome-guided mate selection in the next generation of JerseyMate. Though the program’s matings now strive to maximize herd profit and avoid inbreed-

Dr. Pearson, left, receives the ADSA Fellow Award from Phil Tong of the ADSA.

ing, future matings based on SNPs could minimize inbreeding and identify parents with complementary DNA profiles. Weigel presented his early findings at a seminar the following morning. Other Considerations Jersey breeders saw other changes in the genetic evaluation system for cows beginning with the April genetic evaluations. “To make cow evaluations useful in our genetic evaluations, some of the bias in cow evaluations was removed,” remarked Wolfe. “A beneficial consequence of this is increased accuracy of genomic evaluations by 8%. The problematic consequence is that cows are now reported on two bases. We have genomic evaluations and traditional evaluations that don’t include genomic information. They are no longer on the same plane. “Genomics evaluations (from a number standpoint) are lower than traditional evaluations. To deal with this, we will continue to have separate listings for top cows based on genomic evaluations and traditional evaluations. “AIPL is working to standardize the adjustment and hope that will be seen in 2011. But Jersey breeders won’t see any changes with the August genetic evaluations.” Heifer and cow genotyping also gives (continued to page 57)

Marj Faust of ABS Global presents the J. L. Lush Award to Dr. Weigel.

Pearson and Weigel Honored by ADSA Two scientists who have done extensive research for the Jersey breed were recently honored by the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) at the organization’s annual meeting in Denver, Colo. Dr. Ronald Pearson received the ADSA Fellow Award. Pearson is a professor emeritus of dairy science at Virginia Tech. He coauthored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications and provided expertise to breed associations and A.I. organizations throughout his career. He worked on the Jersey breed’s selection tools, Production Type Index and Jersey Performance Index, and introduced the Functional Trait Index in 1992. He received the AJCANAJ Award for Meritorious Service in 2009. Dr. Kent Weigel was given the J. L. Lush Award in Animal Breeding. Weigel is a professor at the University of Wisconsin and will chair the Department of Dairy Science this fall. Since 2003, he has authored or coauthored 65 Journal of Dairy Science articles. He has been principal investigator or collaborator on more than $3.3 million in research, including nine studies funded by the AJCC Research Foundation. He is the architect of JerseyMate and working to incorporate genomic information in an upcoming version of the program.

JERSEY JOURNAL

Over 100 Registered Jerseys Sell!

SC Gold Dust Governor Angela A52-ET, VG-88% Projected to 19,421-711-626 ME

• Pick from three of her maternal sisters! A “Seize the Moment” senior yearling due October 9 to Den-Kel Futurity Moxy-ET; a “Finalist” intermediate yearling due October 15 to “Iatola”; or an “Action” junior yearling due in March to “Iatola.” Their dam is the E-95% Franken Renaissance Angela, 2nd 4-year-old, 2002 Cental National Show and two-time nominated AllCanadian, 1999 & 2000. Gold Dust Syndicate & R. J. Doran, SC

“You have to let the good ones go.”

-Doc Malnati

MVF Freedom Sooner J 882-ET, E-90%

BRJ Sultan Signature Bessie R-70, VG-85% 1-10 305 16,620 5.3% 875 3.9% 644 101DCR Ranks on the Top 1½% JPI Cow List (+133 JPI)

• Her “Iatola” daughter sells! A junior 2-year-old due in February to “Minister.” The grandam is a “Signature” with over 20,000M. Bush River Jerseys, SC

Butterfield Denim Pelma, E-90%

2-3 305 16,070 5.3% 849 3.6% 576 96DCR 1st 5-year-old, 2006 South Carolina State Fair Junior Show

• Choose from three of her daughters! A “Barbaro” senior yearling due September 30 to “Iatola”; a “Justice” senior yearling fresh by sale time or a intermediate yearling sired by Tallys Ren Tiger (“Renaissance” x SAR Sambo Tally, E-94%) due in November to “Showtime.” Bush River Jerseys or R. J. Doran, SC

Vantage Lemvig Mamme, E-90%

4-0 304 20,070 4.8% 965 3.2% 646 98DCR

4-4 305 3x 27,440 4.8% 1,316 3.6% 996 84DCR

• Her “Iatola” granddaughter sells!

• Her P8 “Riley” daughter sells with a conditional A.I. contract!

From the “Sooner J” family and due in December to “Action Campbell.” Her dam is a VG-82% “Jace” with 18,080M and 937F actual at 2-0. Tammie Stiles French, SC

Genomic results will be available by sale time. “Mamme” is backed by a VG-87% “Berretta.” TJF/Lee Syndicate, MS

Bolle-Acres MJ Willie May, E-95% 2-time National Grand Champion, 1998 & 1999

Berrys Brook Sapphire Thrice, E-92% 5-9 305 19,930 4.9% 977 3.5% 694 93DCR

TC DC Lester Bessie, E-93%

4-8 305 19,310 4.2% 803 3.2% 609 100DCR

• Her “Finalist” granddaughter sells!

• Her great-granddaughter sells!

Fresh and open. Her dam is an E-90% “Jade” with 18,040M actual at 5-4. Golddust

Sired by “Barbaro” and due October 14 to “On Time.” Her dam is a VG-87% “Paramount” with over 19,000M and backed by a VG-85% “Pitino.” R. J. Doran, SC

Sired by “Comerica” and just fresh by sale time. Her first two dams are Very Good. Bush

SAR Imperial Tiny, E-94%

Deerview Berretta Supreme, E-90%

Syndicate & R. J. Doran, SC

SAR Dealer Popoff, E-93%

River Jerseys & R. J. Doran, SC

9-0 305 16,790 4.9% 830 3.9% 653 95DCR

7-3 305 22,570 3.8% 857 3.3% 737 99DCR

• Her great-granddaughter sells!

• Several from this family sell!

Sired by “Country” and fresh in June. The dam is a Very Good “Paramount” with 21,290M and backed by a VG-87% “Select.”

Sired by “Futurity” and fresh just before sale time. Her dam is a VG-82% “Chairman” backed by an E-91% “Breeze.”

Tammie Stiles French, SC

Including a “Jace” senior 3-year-old due in October to “Vito.” She produced 18,390M and 995F actual at 2-1. She is backed by three Very Good dams all with over 19,000M. “Supreme” is the fourth dam. Avery Lutz, NC

Arco Showtime Pmount Joan F-2, P8 PA +650M, +21F, +19P

• This “Jacinto” daughter sells!

• This junior 2-year-old sells! Sired by “Showtime” and bred to “Bowtie.” Her dam is a “Paramount” with two records over 16,000M. The next dam is a Very Good “Kenai” with two records over 24,000M actual. Clint Collins, AL

Jakes Flo, P8

PA +256M, +30F, +13P

• This junior 2-year-old sells! She is sired by Jaces Jake-ET and due November 22 to “Country.” Her dam is VG-80% and grandam is VG-87% with over 23,000M and 1,000F. Cedarcrest Farms, AL

Eastglen Jacinto Mary Jo

3-8 305 22,070 4.2% 916 3.5% 767 95DCR

Matinee Jenny, P9 PA +735M, +49F, +24P

A junior 2-year-old due in October. Her dam is a Very Good “Iatola” backed by a VG-88% “Barber” with 16,700M. The next dam is an E-93% “Centurion” with 20,950M and 1,367F actual at 5-10. Eastglen Farms, SC

• This “Matinee” senior yearling sells! She is due November 24 to “Country.” Her dam is a VG-83% “Gonzo” with 20,001833-728 ME at 1-11. The next two dams are Very Good. Cedarcrest Farms, AL

Online catalog will be available two weeks before the sale at http://JMS.USJersey.com Schedule of Events: 11:00 a.m. annual membership meeting of the Dixieland Jersey Sires, Inc. • 12:00 p.m. Dixie Invitational and Southeast Heifer Growers North Sale • 3:30 p.m. Bush River & Treasure Chest Combination X • followed by a Pig Pickin’ at the farm following the sales

Sale Headquarters: Holiday Inn Express & Suites 121 Truman Avenue, Newberry, SC 29108 803-321-3955 phone For a special rate, mention the BRJ/TC Combination XI Sale AJCA-NAJ Area Representative: David Burris 209/613-9763

BRJ Excitation BWY Lily Ann A-54, VG-82%

BRJ Legion Topkick J Ann K-68, VG-85%

Montana Linda of Fairway, E-90%

• A “Geronimo” family member sells!

• Her “Jacinto” granddaughter sells!

• A P7 “Showtime” family member sells!

Fresh in July. Her dam is a Very Good “Justice” maternal sister to “Ann K-68.” The fourth dam is Sooner Juno Ann, E-95%, All American Junior Two-Year-Old, 1996. Bush

Fresh and open. Her dam is a “Rueben” with two records over 22,000M. The E-95% “Berretta Linda” backs “Montana Linda.”

Projected to 18,691-877-684 ME at 1-10 A junior 2-year-old fresh by sale time. Her dam is a Very Good “Yogi” with 21,510M and 1,009F actual at 3-10. Bush River Jerseys, SC

Deerview T Lads Chablis-ET, VG-84% 3-1 305 20,930 3.2% 660 3.5% 728 94DCR

• A family member sells!

3 lactation average 18,725-808-641 ME

Piedmont Squire Bee, E-93%

Deerview Alf Galaxy-ET, E-94%

5-9 287 16,020 5.2% 832 3.9% 617 DHIR Pictured at 13-years-old

4-2 305 26,160 5.9% 1,549 3.6% 938 94DCR

• Several family members sell!

Including a VG-84% “Futurity” with 16,670M and 819F actual at 2-1. She’s due with her second calf just after the sale. Her dam is an E-90% “Rueben” with over 30,000M actual. Avery Lutz, NC

Including a P9 “PR Dale” daughter fresh just before sale time. Her dam is a VG-84% “Sultan” backed by an E-91% “Barber.”

Charles Wayne Lutz, NC

Corey Alan Lutz, NC

3-8 305 21,890 3.9% 861 3.5% 761 102DCR

Tyler, Tabb and Trey French

River Jerseys & R. J. Doran, SC

Sired by a “Ressurection” son and due in October. She is backed by eight generations of Very Good or Excellent dams including her sixth dam, Greenridge FW Chief Althea-ET.

Piedmont Sambo Ladyslipper, E-91%

2-9 305 20,170 4.4% 885 3.4% 687 98DCR

Schultz Legend Gretal, E-91%

7-3 305 22,300 4.1% 904 3.3% 736 DHIR

• Granddaughters sell!

Piedmont Jake Baby, VG-88%

4-11 305 21,650 3.4% 735 3.2% 682 97DCR

• A family member sells!

• Several family members sell!

• Her “Iatola” granddaughter sells!

A “Governor” senior yearling just fresh before sale. Her dam is an “Action” backed by an E-90% “Barber” with four records over 20,000M. Corey Alan Lutz, NC

Including a “TBone” due at the end of September to “Vermeer.” Her dam is an “Iatola” backed by at “Rocket.” Corey Alan Lutz, NC

Fresh just before sale time. Her dam is E-90% with over 25,000M. Corey Alan Lutz, NC

TC Barber 602 Bessie, E-94%

TC Declo 589 Jayne, E-90%

7-5 305 19,910 5.5% 1,096 3.7% 727 102DCR

4-4 304 20,450 4.6% 940 3.6% 741 97DCR

• Her “Deacon-P” granddaughter sells!

• Her P9 “Jevon” granddaughter sells!

Fresh and open. Her dam is a VG-86% “Avery” with a lactation average of 17,163-770-582 ME. Five more Very Good or Excellent dams back “602 Bessie.” Kevin Eric Lutz, NC

Fresh just before sale time. The dam is a VG-88% “Saber” with over 20,000M. “589 Jayne” is backed by Berretta Jayne of Deerview, E-93%, Reserve Grand Champion, 2000 Southeast Regional Show. Kevin Eric Lutz, NC

Treasure Chest Lads Utmost, E-92% 9-0 299 19,920 3.9% 774 3.1% 617 96DCR

TC Berretta 312 Irene, E-90%

Berretta Jayne of Deerview, E-93%

4-10 305 22,640 4.2% 952 3.5% 797 95DCR

4-10 305 24,510 4.1% 1,004 3.5% 869 96DCR

• Her “Johnson” granddaughter sells!

• A family member sells!

• Her “Deacon-P” granddaughter sells!

Fresh and open. The dam is a VG-86% “Pitino” with 6 completed lactations. “Utmost” has 13 completed lactations.

A P8 “PR Dale” daughter due October 18 to Impressive Indiana-ET. Her dam is an E-90% “Golden.” Kevin Eric Lutz, NC

Due December 21 to “Valentino.” The dam is a VG-84% “Blair.” Kevin Eric Lutz, NC

Kevin Eric Lutz, NC

Online catalog will be available two weeks before the sale at http://JMS.USJersey.com

Over 30 head of Treasure Chest Jerseys will sell! We hope to see you in Newberry on September 6! TC Berretta BB, E-94%

4-6 305 25,140 3.9% 981 3.5% 884 97DCR 1st 4-year-old, 1998 GA Spring National

• A family member sells! A “Minister” junior 2-year-old due December 29 to “Blackstone.” Her dam is an E-92% “Sambo” with two records over 20,000M. Kevin Eric Lutz, NC

Shenandoah Jerseys The Tracy Stiles Family Janet, Bobby, and Jessica Stiles J.R. Hess, Farm Manager 18848 Printz Road, Boonsboro, MD 21713 301/582-2178 â&#x20AC;˘ shenjers@gmail.com

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AJCA-NAJ Award Ceremonies Paul Chittenden

Donald S. and Elsa Sherman Master Breeder Award

Distinguished Service Award

Donald and Elsa Sherman accept the Master Breeder award from AJCA-NAJ Executive Secretary Neal Smith.

AJCA President David Chamberlain, right, presents Paul Chittenden with the AJCA Distinguished Service Award.

“With vision and outstanding leadership from membership, staff and directors, our association has continued growth in programs and services. No other breed association has accomplished that feat in the last decade. It is imperative that we continue to grow. It is possible because we have more opportunities than ever and momentum is still building. I challenge each and every one of you to cultivate opportunity and help every dairy producer who is thinking about Jerseys to become an owner of Registered Jerseys and a client of USJersey.”

“Serving the Jersey breed has never been what I considered service. I thought about it as giving back to an organization that has played such a major role in my life. The mentoring, or leadership, of young people is just repeating what many people did for me when I was growing up. There is no greater reward than to have your peers come to you out of respect and confidence and ask you to represent them.”

Donald Sherman

Paul Chittenden

Dr. Joseph A. Lineweaver

Dora Bansen

Award for Meritorious Service

Award of Distinction

Dr. Joseph Lineweaver, recipient of the Award for Meritorious Service, and his wife, Beverly, receive the award from NAJ Vice President James Huffard.

AJCA Director Paula Wolf, left, honors Dora Bansen with an Award of Distinction for her service to the Jersey breed.

“All of my life I have had fun working. I think the secret is not ‘I,’ but ‘we.’ I have always tried to keep talented people around me. I was a charter member of AETA. We started that organization from scratch and ‘we’ built a pretty decent organization. With AJCA, I served with very talented board members. We have accomplished a lot of things. ‘We’ get the job done, not ‘I.’”

“She has selflessly given her whole life to the betterment of the Jersey cow, and especially to the folks who own her.” Paula Wolf

Dr. Joseph Lineweaver

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“I’m deeply honored. It has been a labor of love. I have to say I am most proud of my family. I have been truly blessed with a beautiful family. They are special, as all families are.”

Dora Bansen

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Amanda Stiles Lutz

Nathan and Abby Cline

Young Jersey Breeder Award

“I need to say how fortunate I feel to be working with a breed of cows that is growing. We always hear about all the wonderful traits our Jerseys have. I’m glad to know I’m working with Jerseys, whose efficiencies, longevity and high-quality milk make each day go better and seem more worthwhile at the end. My little brown cow and involvement with Jerseys have brought me a lot of joy and memories.”

“I’d like to thank the AJCA Board of Directors and the Iowa Jersey Cattle Club for selecting us for this award. Congratulations to all our fellow award recipients. It is good to be surrounded by so many good young Jersey breeders. I’d like to thank our family for supporting us and helping us get going in the breed and farming operation.”

“My family has had a large part to do with us being where we are today. My parents have given me a tremendous opportunity to step in and be a part of our farm at home. My grandparents and aunts and uncles at Hatfield Farm have been a great influence as well. It is a real honor to be able to continue the quality of Jerseys they bred for many years.”

Amanda Stiles Lutz receives a plaque for the Young Jersey Breeder Award from AJCA Director Rick Doran.

Nathan and Abby Cline receive the Young Jersey Breeder Award from AJCA Director Jerry Spielman.

Grant Ahlem

Young Jersey Breeder Award

Tim Covington

Tim Covington and his wife, Stephanie, accept the Young Jersey Breeder Award from AJCA Director Jerry Spielman.

Roger and Kate Deters

Young Jersey Breeder Award

“This award means a lot to me because working with the cows is one of the things I enjoy most about what I get to do. I love going out and being with the cows.” AJCA Director James Quist presents the Young Jersey Breeder Award to Grant Ahlem and his wife, Melissa.

Phil and Christie Hansen Young Jersey Breeder Award

“I would like to thank the AJCA and state of Oregon for recognizing us. I would also like to thank my grandpa and grandma for getting me started with Jerseys and my dad and mom for helping me continue with them at the farm.” AJCA President David Chamberlain gives the Young Jersey Breeder Award to Phil and Christie Hansen. Also being recognized with a Young Jersey Breeder award from AJCA Director Jim VanBuskirk were Matt and Jenna Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill., who were unable to attend the banquet.

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“We would like to thank the AJCA and its directors for this award. We would also like to thank the Michigan club and all of the support and help in leading us in the right direction. We’d also like to thank our families and friends at home and the people we’ve met in the Jersey breed along the way.” Roger and Kate Deters and their son, Eli, receive the Young Jersey Breeder Award from AJCA Director Jim VanBuskirk.

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ORGANIZATION NEWS

Summary of June AJCA, NAJ Board Meetings

he summer meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) Boards of Directors were held June 22-23, 2010, at the DoubleTree Hotel Portland, Portland, Ore. Actions taken are summarized. AJCA-NAJ-AJSC Finances The audited financial reports for 2009 as published in the Annual Report (June issue) were approved, showing: • AJCA revenues of $2,578,035 and expenditures of $2,516,908, for net income from operations before the All American and other income and expense) of $61,127, with AJCA net assets at December 31 of $1,664,714; • NAJ revenues of $657,152 and expenditures of $535,508, for net income from operations before other income and expense of $121,644, with net assets at December 31 of $1,073,463; and • All-Jersey Sales Corporation (Jersey Marketing Service) revenues of $278,900 and expenditures of $445,400, for net loss from operations before other income and expense of $166,500. Combined net income for AJCA-NAJAJSC for the first five months of 2010 is ahead of budget by 2%. Financial statements through May 31, 2010, were reviewed and approved, reporting net income for all companies of $208,977.

Genomic Program Development A campaign was outlined to support early adoption and expanded genomic testing after release of the lower-cost 3K chip to industry. Approximately $142,000 was approved for this effort, with sources being AJCA designated net assets ($67,000), NAJ designated net assets ($33,000), unused funds appropriated from the AJCC Research Foundation for 2008, and a USDA research grant. The aim of this effort will be to boost the Jersey breed to the forefront in using genomic technology for herd improvement and obtaining more accurate genetic evaluations. There was a lengthy review of new procedures and updates implemented for the April genetic evaluations by the Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory, ARS-USDA, along with review of new reports created by the AJCA to accommodate those changes. Effective with the August evaluations, the source of genomic information will be identif ied in AJCA performance documents (e.g., official performance pedigrees) as follows: • GT: genotype determined by SNP testing; • GI: genotype created through imputation; and • GA: evaluation includes genomic information from relatives. Genomic and traditional genetic evaluations will continue to be presented on separate scales as provided by AIPL

Carpenters of Kentucky Request Probation After recognizing that a number of Jerseys registered during the past three years were recorded with birth dates that did not correspond with the calving dates of their respective dams, Dante K. Carpenter and Family of KC Farm, Russell Springs, Ky., have taken it upon themselves to rectify the errors to the extent possible. While in some cases the discrepancy between the birth dates and the calving dates of the dam were not of economic or show ring significance, there were several that were significant in this respect. Therefore, Dante K. Carpenter and Family have agreed to correct the above inaccuracies, and have also requested indefinite probation for a minimum of two years. During this probationary period one or more herd audits will be conducted, to include parent qualification at owner’s expense, verification of permanent identification (i.e., tattoos, eartags, etc.) plus service and calving dates, and the record keeping system. They also expressed regret for failing to recognize the critical importance of using complete and accurate records.

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and published in separate reports in the Jersey Genetic Summary (“Green Book”). Staff was requested to explore the cost-effectiveness of SNP testing for parentage qualification and move towards implementation when appropriate. Jersey Youth Academy The application for the next Jersey Youth Academy, scheduled for late July 2011 in Columbus, Ohio, was reviewed and approved. The call for applications will be issued September 1, with a deadline of December 1. Selected applicants will be notified in mid-January, with the 2011 class announced February 1. Jersey Journal The policy of the Jersey Journal was reviewed, with no change to the current policy (see page 71, this issue). In order to track and monitor user activity of the “Jersey Directory,” a registration system with user name and password will be implemented. Research Advisory Committee Dr. Barbara Glenn, Vice President, Science and Regulatory Affairs, CropLife America, and Dr. Lloyd Metzger, Alfred Chair in Dairy Education, South Dakota State University, were re-appointed for a five-year term on the AJCA Research Advisory Committee. Progress reports were received from three projects funded in 2009. These studies address genetic markers associated with susceptibility to Johne’s disease in Jerseys; pregnancy rates for Jersey embryos frozen in different media; and analysis of genes involved in milk fatty acid biosynthesis.

National All-Jersey Inc. An extended report was presented about activities taking place on multiple fronts in support of increasing minimum standards for fluid milk. Consultant Charles Gar rison par ticipated by conference call. At the request of Congress, staff of the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) have undertaken a study on potential impacts of increasing minimum standards, as these pertain to producer receipts, wholesale milk prices, and government dairy support and nutritional program expenditures. The Dairy Industry Advisory Committee JERSEY JOURNAL

is expected to discuss this topic at an upcoming meeting. An update on progress of the NAJfunded sustainability study was given, and it was noted that the research will be presented July 13 at the animal science meetings in Denver, Colo. (see report, page 18, this issue). It will also be presented at the 19th International Conference of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau, next February in Hamilton, New Zealand. Staff discussed strategy to communicate the study’s results throughout the industry and also efforts to extend the analysis to include transportation, manufacturing and retail sales. The Board voted to endorse the concept of lowering the federal standard for somatic cell count to 400,000 cells/ml. from the current limit of 750,000 cells/ml. All-Jersey® and Queen of Quality® brand development work was discussed. Two producer-distributors have enrolled since the March meeting. Through May 31, Jersey Marketing Service reported gross sales of $2.4 million, for 1,986 lots sold in public sales and at private treaty. General average for live animals, all ages, for year to date was $1,244.53. Three sales are booked for late July and August, with seven more scheduled leading up to the Pot O’Gold Sale on November 6 and The All American Jersey Sale on November 7 in Louisville, Ky. 2013 Annual Meetings The Boards voted to accept an invitation to hold the 2013 annual meetings in Amarillo, Texas. Next Meetings The AJCA Board will meet November 4 and 5, 2010 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Louisville, Ky. The NAJ Board will meet November 5 at the same location.

Auction Raises $27,050 For Research Foundation

The endowment of the AJCC Research Foundation increased by $27,050 from proceeds of a benefit auction on June 24 at Sunset Canyon Jerseys, Beaver, Ore. An audience of 500-plus participated in the fun, action-packed event that also included a silent auction. Lynn Lee, Smyrna, Tenn., donated his services for the live auction. The largest contribution, $17,000, came from the Trifecta 10 Syndicate’s august 2010

auction of the rights to lease and market three bulls, due this fall from flushes of three high-ranked genomic JPI heifers to three of the breed’s top genomic evaluated young bulls. The spirited bidding among A.I. firms was won by Genex Cooperative, Shawano, Wis., with Scott Carson handling the bid. Ten lots of Jersey memorabilia and collectibles were sold. Elsa Sherman, Hilmar, Calif., bid $2,000 for the early-release porcelain china models of the Jersey cow, Ch. Newton Tinkle, and the Jersey bull, Ch. Dunsley Coy Boy. The models, along with the calf completing the group, featured handcrafted detail and were made by the John Beswick Studios at Staffordshire, England. They were donated by Dr. Duane and Roslyn Norman, Fulton, Md. Ten units of Golden Meadows Rocket Cactusjack, at GJPI +169 ranked second on the historical bull evaluation list, were donated by Jerseyland Sires, Hilmar, Calif. They were purchased for $1,600 by Select Sires Inc., Plain City, Ohio. Kelly Moss, Litchfield Park, Ariz., bid $1,500 for a pristine framed print of the 1988 M. Stage watercolor of a group of Jerseys, donated by the Danish Jersey association. The first, hand-embellished framed print of a just-completed watercolor painting by Michele Ackerman, senior writer for Jersey Journal, was purchased for $1,250 by Paul Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y. Walter and Kathryn Christ, Metamora, Ill., bid a total of $1,125 for two items: a copy of “The Jersey” by R. M. Gow (1938) offered by the American Jersey Cattle Association, and a complete Jersey Bulletin tattoo kit dating to 1917, donated by Ahlem Farms Partnership, Hilmar, Calif. Other items were the “Gem of the Mountains” Jersey quilt donated by Calvin and Lorraine Covington, Clemmons, N.C., and purchased for $450 by Marvin Duggan, Buhl, Idaho; and two lots from the Lawrence Gardiner archives, one going to Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc., Hilmar, Calif., for $325 and the other to Sunbow Jerseys, Cottage Grove, Tenn., for $200. Finally, a bid of $150 by Cherie Bayer, Columbus, Ohio purchased three Moonraker hand-turned bowls donated by woodworker Nick Stagg, Independence, Ore. In the silent auction, the copper Jersey

jug with coat-of-arms crest that belonged to the first National Jersey Jug Queen and long-time AJCC employee Charlene Nardone, was purchased for $1,000 by Jim Huffard, Joey Blankenship and Lee Cronise, all of Virginia. The next evening, they presented it as a gift to Dr. Joe Lineweaver as he was recognized with the AJCA-NAJ Award for Meritorious Service. A total of $450 was bid for the 10 remaining items on the silent auction table, coming from Richard Avila, Dalhart, Texas; Yvonne Parmley, Brighton, Colo.; Jerry Emerich, Mooers, N.Y., Gwen Pearl, Barnet, Vt.; Debbie Grammer, Sebring, Ohio; David Endres, Lodi, Wis.; and Merna Fremstad, Westby, Wis. Donors were Patrick Gourley, Portland, Ore., plus the Gardiner archives and Danish Jerseys. Established in 1967, the AJCC Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) permanent trust operated exclusively to promote and sponsor scientific research in the dairy industry. Gifts assigned to the use of the Foundation are deductible for Federal estate and gift purposes, and may be made at any time. Current funding priorities are: • Nutrition of high-producing Jerseys, par ticularly practical feeding methods to maximize production of valuable milk components; • Factors affecting management of Jersey calves; • Factors affecting yield and/or quality of products manufactured from Jersey milk; • Factors affecting economic impact of Jerseys: efficiencies, net income, longevity, and lifetime profit; • Optimizing the genetic basis for improving animal health and/or enhancing product quality; • Enhancing environmental impact associated with Jerseys; • New technologies for safe and sustainable food production from Jersey cattle; and • Feasibility of adding value and increasing consumer acceptance of Jersey-derived products through enhanced product quality and branding. Next year’s Research Foundation benefit auction will be held June 23 at the David and Karen Allen farm near Reedsburg, Wis. Contact Cherie Bayer, director of Development, at 614/322-4456 for additional information. Page 45

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Midwest Jersey Jamboree Open Show

June 22, 2010, Arlington, Minn. Scott Ellinghuysen, Minn., judge 71 head shown Senior and Grand Champion female—Dreamcreek Furor Lilly, Chad K. Bohn, Litchfield, Minn. Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion female—Jades Jewel of Paradise, Lisa Demmer, Ellendale, Minn. Intermediate Champion female—Stranshome-Brasch Sultan Roxette, Mikel and Dan Brasch, Owatonna, Minn. Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Intrigue Sparkler Shayne, Cory M. Schmidt, Cosmos, Minn. Junior Champion female—Frans Home Comerica Rockin Robin,Mary Franz and Ev Stransky, Northfield, Minn. Reserve Junior Champion female—Brickton Tequila Musical Montage, Kristin Reiman, Princeton, Minn. Premier Breeder—Harmony Corners Jerseys, Hamburg, Minn. Premier Exhibitor—Kristin Reiman Class Winners

Junior heifer calf (6 shown) 1. Discoverys Comerica Jazzinator, Lisa Demmer, Ellendale, Minn., best bred and owned 2. Seven C TBone Berry, Vinkemeier Seven C Dairy, Norwood Young America, Minn. Intermediate heifer calf (4 shown) 1. Brickton Tequila Musical Montage (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: GR Brickton Excitation Musical), Kristin Reiman, Princeton, Minn., best bred and owned, res. jr. champ. 2. Sultan Fame of Cloverfield, Allison, Corey, Nicole and Nathan Popp, Rice, Minn. Senior heifer calf (11 shown) 1. Frans Home Comerica Rockin Robin (S: Bridon Remake Comerica-ET, D: Harris-Dairy Genisis Raven), Mary Franz and Ev Stransky, Northfield, Minn., best bred and owned, jr. champ. 2. Little Brook Sultan 6072, Little Brook Dairy, Kensington, Minn. Summer yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. Kipps Comerica Ameilia, Corey, Nicole and Allison Popp, Rice, Minn. 2. Remake Dora of Little Brook-ET, Little Brook Dairy, best bred and owned Junior yearling heifer (12 shown) 1. Shootin the Breeze with Tequila, Kristin Reiman 2. Demmers Jade Jemini-Twin, Lisa Demmer Intermediate yearling heifer (2 shown) 1. Harmony Corners Figgie, Harmony Corners Jerseys, Hamburg, Minn., best bred and owned 2. MB Indiana Pride, Kristin Reiman Senior yearling heifer (5 shown) 1. Harmony Corners Firebird-ET, Harmony Corners Jerseys, best bred and owned 2. Eichler Action Bye Bea, Corey, Nicole and Allison Popp Junior 2-yr.-old (7 shown) 1. Stranshome-Brasch Sultan Roxette (S: SHF Centurion Sultan, D: Schieldts Deluxe Roxie), Mikel and Dan Brasch, Hutchinson, Minn., int. champ. 2. Intrigue Sparkler Shayne (S: Ravenwood J Favors Sparkler Shayne, D: Intrigue Charismatic Sheryl),

Cory M. Schmidt, Cosmos, Minn., res. int. champ. Best bred and owned—Schlecht Iatola Antonia, Traci and Kari Schlecht, Balaton, Minn., 4th in class Senior 2-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. MB Ministers Pedigree, Levi Deruyter, Ruthton, Minn. 2. Harmony-Corners Franchesca-ET, Harmony Corners Jerseys, best bred and owned Junior 3-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Demmers Furor Joyful, Lisa Demmer, best bred and owned 2. Brickton Jade Sea Breeze, Kristin Reiman Senior 3-yr.-old cow (1 shown) 1. Bellavista Indiana Braelynn, Elginvue Farms, Arlington, Minn. 4-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Brickton Excitation Choc A Bloc, Kristin Reiman 2. Brickton Shur Shot Rendezvous, Kristin Reiman, best bred and owned 5-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Dreamcreek Furor Lilly (S: Piedmont Nadine Furor, D: Woodmohr JIJ Lanet), Chad K. Bohn, Litchfield, Minn., sr. and gr. champ 2. Jades Jewel of Paradise (S: Giprat Belles Jade-ET, D: Thomsen 4226 Cadillac Jay), Lisa Demmer, best udder of show, best bred and owned of show, res. sr. and gr. champ. Dairy Herd (5 shown) 1. Kristin Reiman 2. Harmony Corners Jerseys Junior best three females (5 shown) 1. Kristin Reiman 2. Harmony Corners Jerseys Senior best three females (3 shown) 1. Kristin Reiman 2. Harmony Corners Jerseys Daughter and Dam (6 shown) 1. Kristin Reiman 2. Vinkemeier Seven C Dairy Produce of Dam (4 shown) 1. Harmony Corners Jerseys 2. Kristin Reiman

Letter To The Editor You are Invited to New Zealand It is our immense pleasure to invite all staff and members of your Association to the 19th World Jersey Conference to be held in New Zealand, February 6-26, 2011. 2011 is a most exciting time for not only Jersey New Zealand, but our country as a whole. In the next 12 months we expect to welcome to our shores tens of thousands of people from all over the world as New Zealand hosts the 19th World Jersey Conference and also the 2011 Rugby World Cup. We welcome the chance not only to show our country to new friends, but also to return the hospitality received from old friends as we have traveled the world. When the opportunity emerged for Jersey New Zealand to host the 19th World Jersey Conference we were animated. What a wonderful chance to showcase not only our culture, scenery and people, but our farming systems, Jersey herds and our unique ‘way of life.’ New Zealand is world renowned in the agriculture industry as a leader in dairying. Our unique pastoral farming based methods and across-breed animal evaluation system create interest around the world. This is your chance to come and see it close up. The program we have created is a well-balanced opportunity to get to know exactly who we are and how our dairy systems work. Our speakers will provide world class presentations that are not just New Zealand focused, but also on topics of worldwide significance. To read more about the conference and register online, visit our website at http:// www.worldjerseyconference.co.nz/. For U.S. travelers, the official travel agent of the conference is Harvest Travel, Oakland, Calif. You may contact Carol Bauer by phone at 510/482-5535 or via email at harvest@sbcglobal.net. On behalf of Jersey New Zealand, we look forward to welcoming you to our shores February 6-26, 2011. Sincerely, Brian A. Carter President, Jersey New Zealand

Brickton Tequila Musical Montage Reserve Junior Champion Female

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ACTION Now No. 1 Lifetime Sales Jersey at Select Sires

In June, Select Sires announced that sire 7JE590 Forest Glen Avery Action-ET had become the #1 lifetime sales Jersey sire at Select Sires. “Action” had produced and sold nearly 362,000 units of semen through April 30, 2010, surpassing his maternal grandsire, 7JE254 Mason Boomer Sooner Berretta, by more than 1,000 units of semen. “Through this tremendous feat, ‘Action’ cemented his legacy as a prominent Jersey sire,” said Herby Lutz, dairy sire analyst for Select Sires. “Throughout the world, dairy producers have been relying on ‘Action’ to sire show-winning cattle as well as superior commercial milk cows that provide the profitability desired for long term financial success.” Jeff Ziegler, genomics program manager for Select Sires, worked closely with “Action’s” breeders, Dan and Judy Bansen, Forest Glen Jerseys, Dayton, Ore., to develop this sire. “I was always fond of the maternal family line that traces behind him,” noted Ziegler. “His dam, Wolf River Berretta Addie-ET, Excellent-90%, was a strong, big, wide-bodied ‘Berretta’ daughter with a superior udder.” ‘Addie’ was the type of cow that made herself known each time I visited Forest Glen Jerseys, as she was always the first cow in the barn and first to the feed bunk,” continued Ziegler. “She was the perfect example of the trouble-free cow that took care of herself, yet she stood out among the rest of the herd and the remainder of the ‘Berretta’ daughters on the farm.” Her great-grandam is Greenridge FW Chief Althea-ET, Excellent-92%, the second place winner of the 2000 Jersey Journal Great Cow Contest. In August 2004, the Bancrest Lester Avery son, “Action,” entered the active lineup at Select Sires, ranking among the leading sires for PTA Type. Nearly six years

Before the National Heifer Sale in June, Select Sires genomic manager Jeff Ziegler and dairy sire analyst Herby Lutz presented Dan Bansen of Forest Glen Jerseys with a model replica of Forest Glen Avery ActionET. “Action” recently became the number one lifetime sales Jersey bull at Select Sires.

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later, “Action” continues to rank among the top for PTA Type. He is recorded to have 7,039 daughters in 1,005 herds. He is ranked #2 for Jersey Udder Index™ (JUI™) (+5.07 JUI) and #3 for Type (+1.9 Type) among all active Jersey sires. He has a Daughter Pregnancy Rate (DPR) of +1.4, Productive Life (PL) of +3.3, and Somatic Cell Score (SCS) of 2.85. He has a high conception ranking (+3.3 Sire Conception Rate) as well. “Action” has one son on Select Sires’ active lineup, April 2010 graduate 7JE860 Maack Dairy Eclipses-P-ET. He combine high components (+.03%P, +28 Protein,

+.11%F and +48 Fat), strong health traits (+2.9 PL and 2.85 SCS), elite Type (+1.8) and the polled gene with his genetic makeup. “Eclipses-P” debuted among the top 10 Jersey sires for Jersey Performance Index™ (GJPI™) at +154 and is the breed’s highest JPI-ranking polled bull. “EclipsesP” has a remarkable JUI of +5.26, ranking him #1 in the breed for JUI, just ahead of his sire. Jeff Ziegler and Herby Lutz of Select Sires were on hand at the National Heifer Sale to present Dan and Judy Bansen of Forest Glen Jerseys a model of “Action” to display at their farm in Dayton, Ore. Page 55

National Jersey Leadership Elected at Annual Meetings Officers and directors for the two USJersey organizations were elected during the recently concluded Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National AllJersey Inc. (NAJ). The business meetings were held on two days, June 22 for NAJ and June 23 for AJCA, at the DoubleTree Hotel, Portland, Ore. David Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y., was elected to his fourth one-year term as president of the American Jersey Cattle Association. He and his brother, Greg, operate Hi-Land Farms, which includes a herd of over 1,200 Registered Jerseys™ enrolled on the AJCA REAP program. Re-elected as vice president for a second one-year term was James VanBuskirk, Carleton, Mich. He and his wife, Jan, and son, David, own and operate a sesquicentennial farm dated to 1835 that is home to JVB Red Hot Jerseys, a 240-head Registered Jersey™ herd enrolled on REAP. One new Director was elected to the AJCA Board, succeeding two-term member Paula Wolf (Eleventh District). Elected was Jamie Bansen, Dayton, Ore. Bansen is a partner in Forest Glen Oaks and Forest Glen Jerseys with her parents, Dan and Judy Bansen. The two REAP herds milk a combined total of 1,700 Registered JerseysTM. Jamie has

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served on the Oregon Department of Agriculture CAFO Advisory Committee and was recently named the Young Farmer of the Year by the McMinnville Chamber of Commerce. Three Directors were re-elected to a second term on the AJCA Board. William P. “Bill” Grammer, Sebring, Ohio, was re-elected to serve from the Fourth District. Grammer and his wife, Debbie, own over 1,000 Registered JerseysTM, including 600 cows enrolled on REAP and averaging 18,377 lbs. milk, 926 lbs. fat and 671 lbs. protein last year. Grammer serves as treasurer of Ohio-based DHI Cooperative Inc., plus a number of other community and industry boards. Charles Steer, Cottage Grove, Tenn., was re-elected as Director from the Fifth District. The Sunbow Jersey herd is owned by Steer and his wife, Carol, and has a 2009 lactation average of 19,878 lbs. milk, 862 lbs. fat and 705 lbs. protein for this REAP herd. Steer was recipient of the AJCA Master Breeder Award in 2004 and a founding director of Dixieland Jersey Sires Inc. The third Director re-elected is Chris Sorenson, Pine River, Wis., from the Tenth District. He is a third-generation Jersey milk producer, and with his brother, Steve, owns and operates Sorensons’ Hillview Jersey Farm. The Registered JerseyTM herd of 85 cows is enrolled on REAP, with a 2009 AJCA lactation average of 19,549 lbs. milk, 941 lbs. fat and 692 lbs. protein.

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National All-Jersey Inc. Dave Endres, Lodi, Wis., was reelected to another term on the board and as president of National All-Jersey Inc. Endres and his wife, Patty, own and operate a 700 cow Registered Jersey herd, Endres Jazzy Jerseys. The herd has a 2009 AJCA lactation average of 19,518 lbs. milk, 935 lbs. fat and 674 lbs. protein. He has served on the NAJ board since June 2002. James S. Huffard III, Crockett, Va., was re-elected vice president of the organization. He owns Huffard farms in partnership with his brother, John, and operates a 370-cow Jersey dairy. In 2009, the herd averaged 21,234 lbs. milk, 955 lbs. fat and 733 lbs. protein per lactation. In December 2009, Huffard and fellow Jersey breeder Joe Blankenship began a bottling venture under the brand name of Dutchess. Kelvin “Kelly” Moss, Litchfield, Park, Ariz., was re-appointed to another term on the board by AJCA President Chamberlain. Moss and his wife, Kathy, own and operate an 1,100 cow Registered Jersey herd with a 2009 lactation average of 18,060 lbs. milk, 774 lbs. fat and 620 lbs. protein.

Steinhauers

Jerseys

315 355th Ave. Frederic, Wisconsin 54837 Wilfred & Linda 715/653-2663

Roger & Kim 715/653-2566

Walter & Joyce 715/653-2637 Harold

P.O. Box 259 Mattoon, Wisconsin 54450-0268 Karl Steinhauer 715/489-3112 • 715/489-3696 (barn)

D.L. Strandberg and Sons P.O. Box 185 Alma Center, WI 54611 Judd: 715/964-8135 D.L.: 715/964-5441 www.avonroadjerseyfarm.com

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National DHIA Increases Scholarship Amount to $750

For the first time, National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) is offering $750 scholarships to incoming and continuing students at two-year and four-year colleges/universities. Previously, National DHIA awarded $500 scholarships. To be eligible for a National DHIA scholarship, the applicant must be a family member or employee of a herd on DHI test, a family member of a DHI employee, or an employee of a DHI affiliate. The DHI affiliate for the herd or affiliate employee must be a member of National DHIA. (Arizona DHIA, Dairy Lab Services, Dairy One Cooperative Inc., DHI Cooperative Inc., Idaho DHIA, Indiana State Dairy Association, Lancaster DHIA, Louisiana DHIA, Minnesota DHIA, NorthStar Cooperative DHI Services, Puerto Rico DHIA, Rocky Mountain DHIA, San Joaquin DHIA, Southeast DHIA, Tennessee DHIA, Texas DHIA, United Federation of DHIAs, Vermont DHIA and Washington State DHIA are National DHIA members.) Judges will evaluate applicants based on scholastic achievements and leadership in school and community activities. Applications are due October 15, 2010. Recipients will be announced at the 2011 National DHIA annual meeting, being held March 16-17, in New Orleans, La. To apply for a National DHIA scholarship, log on to: www.dhia.org and complete the electronic application form. For more information, contact Barb Roth, National DHIA scholarship committee chair, at roth250@ix.netcom. com, or 606/897-7435; or JoDee Sattler,

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National DHIA communications and events manager, 608/848-6455, ext. 112; or jdsattler@dhia.org. National DHIA will award approximately 20 $750 scholarships. Generous contributions from National DHIA members, friends and supporters help fund these scholarships.

Fred Stout Donations (continued from page 31)

Rowzee, Newton, Miss.; Ray and Margaret Schooley, Marshfield, Mo.; Stuart Schooley, Clovis, N.M.; Scotch View Farm, Stamford, N.Y.; Select Sires Inc., Plain City, Ohio; Semex, Guelph, Ont.; Don and Elsa Sherman, Hilmar, Calif.; Todd Silviera, Clovis, N.M.; Neal and Sherry Smith, Glenford, Ohio; Sorenson Hillview Jersey Farm, Pine River, Wis.; St. Jacobs ABS– Judges Choice Program, Elmira, Can.; Todd Stroup, Hilmar, Calif.; Sugar Grove Jerseys, Sugar Grove, Va.; Sun Valley Jerseys, Cloverdale, Ore.; Sunbow Jerseys, Cottage Grove, Tenn.; Sunset Canyon Jerseys, Beaver, Ore.; Sunwest Jerseys, Hilmar, Calif.; Nelson and Julie VanZyverden, Niangua, Mo.; Dan Visser, Clovis, N.M.; Wickstrom Jersey Farms, Hilmar, Calif.; Scott and Cindy Wickstrom, Hilmar, Calif.; Wilsonview Dairy Inc., Tillamook, Ore.; Windridge Jerseys, Danville, Ind.; Betty Wolf, Deer Park, Wash.; Woodstock Dairy, Beaver, Ore.; Yosemite Jerseys, Hilmar, Calif.; and Jeff Ziegler, Marysville, Ohio.

Financial support is provided by a permanent endowment created in 2001 by friends and colleagues of Fred Stout. Committee members of the Fred Stout Experience are Ray Schooley, Stuart Schooley, Larry Kempton, Roger Marcoot, Bryan Marcoot, and Tara Bohnert Yoder.

For more information on the Fred Stout Experience, contact Dr. Cherie L. Bayer, AJCA Director of Development, or Dan Bauer, Manager of Jersey Marketing Service, at 614/861-3636.

Genomics Seminar (continued from page 36)

dairy producers opportunity to increase accuracy of selection. “We get 25-30% increases in accuracy just by going through the genotyping,” noted Wolfe. “Heifer genotyping increases reliabilities from Parent Averages of 35% to GPTAs that reach upwards of 65% or more. Cow genotyping increases reliabilities to 60% or more.” All this points to the importance of good data, summed Wolfe. Good data from the farm is critical to validate what the SNPs mean. “As colleague Bennet Cassell notes, ‘we will always need good phenotypes.’” Genotyping has forever changed the world of dairy cattle genetics. On the horizon with the low-density SNP chip is a super-high density chip with 850,000 SNPs. Other tools will certainly follow for the Jersey breed. “The Jersey association has been really receptive to new ideas and new technologies and aggressive in wanting to use them and figure out how they work,” remarked Weigel. “The fact that virtually all the Jersey bulls have been genotyped has been really important. You have lots of cows coming too.” The breed is in a position of being able to move quickly to develop tools that will help producers better manage their herds of Registered Jersey cows. The genomics seminar can be viewed online by visiting www.usjersey.com/genomics/June%202010%20webinar.wvx.

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Select Sires Opens New Sire Facility

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Registered Dairy Cattle Donahue, Iowa Alvin, Art, Harvey, Rodney and Jared Metzger

ahm45@alliancecom.net 712/478-4344 (Day) 712/478-4465 (Night) • 712/478-4039 (Fax) 1334 Dove Ave., P.O. Box 9, Lester, IA 51242

Covington Jerseys John and Edwin Maxwell 10600 275th St., Donahue, IA 52746 563/843-2378 CRJerseys@netins.net

Mike, Janice, Tim, Hannah & Titus Covington

28307 265TH St., Leon, IA 50144 • tim@covingtonjerseys.com 641/446-4213 Mike & Jancie • 641/414-5862 Tim cell 641/446-8427 Tim & Stephanie www.covingtonjerseys.com

Select Sires Inc. has completed a new global production facility located in Plain City, Ohio. In late November 2009, construction began for the development of two state-of-the-art production facilities across from the international headquarters location that will enable Select Sires to continue to grow and invest in the future of its customer-owners. “These barns will house 80 additional bulls that can produce semen qualified for shipment to any location in the world,” stated David Thorbahn, president and chief executive officer. “The added housing will enhance Select Sires’ ability to provide an extensive selection of top Program for Genetic Advancement™ proven bulls and genomically tested young sires. Having more sires allows for a wide variation of pedigrees for our customers to choose from and provides all the genetic tools to develop a breeding program for their herds.” On Friday, June 11, 2010, Thorbahn welcomed Select Sires’ employees, special guests and dignitaries from Ohio’s agricultural organizations to an open house. Attendees were then able to tour the facilities before they were closed to the public. The bio-secure facility has been extensively designed to be exceedingly safe for the welfare of the bulls and bull handlers as well as for the environment. The innovative design conserves energy with air flow that will allow for controlled temperature within the barns. This construction adds to the bulls’ comfort level and enables production of the highest quality semen possible. Each individual pen, walkway, collection arena, veterinary center and waiting area is covered with non-slip rubber matting for comfort and protection of the bulls. With the awareness of environmental concerns, Select Sires has used advanced plans that while simple, are calculated to use less energy within the barns. The environmentally friendly way that Select Sires will house animals ensures that all waste is safely made into valuable products, while promoting conservation. These facilities self contain all animal waste and water discharge, including the manure storage facility. 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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Rain Dampens Bidding at Derby Showcase Sale

Twelve inches of rain and closed interstates made for a buyer’s market at this year’s Derby Showcase All Breed Dairy Sale. Eight Registered Jerseys—all open heifers—crossed the auction block at Lakeview Park in Frankfort, Ky., for an average of $571.88. Number

Sale Analysis

Avg. Price Total Value

2 Open yearlings 6 Heifer calves 8 Lots Median price

$787.50 500.00

$1,575 3,000

$571.88 $512.50

$4,575

Sale Management: Louisville Jersey Parish Auctioneer: H. B. Smith and Company

The sale was held on May 2—the day after the Kentucky Derby—and sponsored by the Louisville Jersey Parish. Club members performed all sale duties, from preparing and caring for animals to clerking the sale and leading animals in the ring. Potential buyers were treated to a complimentary lunch of grilled cheese sandwiches, milk, chips and pickles. Since youth getting their start in the dairy business are frequent buyers at the sale, a $25 discount was extended to juniors making a purchase at this year’s event. A former Jersey junior was the final bidder on the high selling Jersey, a strong, growthy daughter of Forest Glen Avery Action-ET, GJPI +94. Jordan Massey, Mount Olivet, Ky., placed the final bid of $1,075 on HTF Action April. Her dam is a daughter of Lutz Brookshire-ET, GJPI -41, and her grandam is sired by Duncan Duke of Glenwood, GJPI -76. “April” was bred and consigned by Brandon L. Curtsinger, Bagdad, Ky. In all, 41 lots of Ayrshires, Brown Swiss, Guernseys, Holsteins, Jerseys and Milking Shorthorns were auctioned for an overall sale average of $594.51 and a gross of $24,375. Sales $525 and Over

(Consignors in Parentheses) Jordan Massey, Mount Olivet, Ky. HTF Action April, open yearling 2 yrs.......................... $1,075 (Brandon L. Curtsinger, Bagdad, Ky.) Caleb Clark, Lebanon, Ky. UK Jevon Barkly Jenna, heifer calf 1 mos........................ 550 (University of Kentucky Dairy, Lexington, Ky.) UK Action Paramount Aleana, heifer calf 4 mos............... 550 (University of Kentucky Dairy) Austin and Abby League and Jason Currens, Salvisa, Ky. OBryans Wiffle Gus, heifer calf 1 mos.............................. 525 (David M. O’Bryan, Mount Washington, Ky.)

For milk or show, Senn-Sational is the way to go!

Senn-Sational Jerseys Frank M. Senn & Sons

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

Ratliff Sambo Murphy-ET, a fancy senior two-year-old, was the high selling individual at the Ratliff Proof of Progress Sale. She was purchased for $20,000 by Jennifer and Andrew VanderMuelen of Avonlea Genetics Inc. and International Genetics of Canada. Christy and Ron Ratliff offered 92 lots of their best genetics in the sale. Also pictured are Amanda Nelson on the halter; pedigree man Russell Gammon and auctioneer Gary Estes in the box.

Bringing the second and third high prices of the sale were two daughters of Ratliff Price Alicia-ET. A first choice Forest Glen Avery Action-ET daughter sold for $15,000 to International Genetics, Ontario, Canada. They are represented by sale managers Jennifer and Andrew VanderMuelen. Selling for $12,000 was Ratliff Sambo Ariel-ET, a December 2009 daughter of “Alicia.” She was purchased by the Friends of Alicia Syndicate. On the halter is Cassy Krull. In the box are Russell Gammon and Gary Estes.

All American Pedigrees Top the Ratliff Sale

hristy Ratliff is passionate about her Jersey cows. She and her husband, Ron, have made breeding high type and high production cows the goal on their dairy in Garnett, Kan. For the past 30 years, she has bred and owned Registered Jerseys and has been very successful in marketing cattle that make their new owners proud. Reaping the benefits of an intense embryo transfer program and high heifer percentage, Ron and Christy had watched their herd grow quickly over the past two years. This spurred their decision to select nearly 100 head from the heart of the herd to sell on May 8, 2010, in the aptly named Ratliff Proof of Progress Sale. Buyers from around North America were not disappointed as the 92 lots of Registered Jerseys sold for an average price of $3,671.98 and grossed $334,150. The animals were purchased by 61 buyers in 22 states and Canada. Animals went to all ends of the country, from Vermont to California. Breeding and working with top genetics has made dairying enjoyable for the Ratliffs. While they have bred a two-time National Grand Champion and a National Jersey Jug Futurity Winner, they have purchased highly-marketable genetics along the way as well. In 1999, the Ratliffs purchased Pleasant Nook Rene Myriah from William and Joan Fletcher of Pleasant Nook Jerseys in Ontario, Canada. She has four daughters in the herd with an average appraisal score of Excellent-91% and average production of Page 62

Number

Sale Analysis

Avg. Price Total Value

27 Cows, two years and over 24 Bred heifers 8 Open yearlings 28 Heifer calves 4 Choice of calves

$4,170.37 $112,600 2,556.25 61,350 3,137.50 25,100 3,135.71 87,800 11,825.00 47,300

91 Lots edian price M

$3,671.98 $334,150 $2,500.00

Sale Management: Avonlea Genetics LLC Auctioneer: Gary Estes

20,048 lbs. milk. It was her granddaughter that captured the eye of most reading the catalog. Ratliff Sambo Murphy-ET, a Very Good-87% senior two-year-old, sold for $20,000 to Avonlea Genetics Inc. and International Genetics, Brighton, Ont. The beautiful-uddered, powerful daughter of Lester Sambo, GJPI -9, sold as a choice between her and her Very Good-89% full sister, Ratliff Sambo Mocha-ET. The pair

Ron and Christy Ratliff take a moment before the sale to relax and thank the crowd of nearly 200 for attending the Ratliff Proof of Progress Sale.

are potential 10th generation Excellent cows. “Murphy” was fresh in December and is entered in the 2011 National Jersey Jug Futurity. She is out of an Excellent-94% daughter of Giprat Belles Jade-ET, JPI +6, with a best record of 6-0 365 25,565 4.9% 1,232 3.5% 846 DHIR. Her maternal sister, Ratliff Juno Madison-ET, Excellent-94%, was the AllBreed Access Reserve All American Four-Year-Old Cow in 2007 and the Reserve All American Five-Year-Old Cow in 2008. Their dam is “Myriah,” the third place four-year-old at the 2002 All American Jersey Show. She is appraised Excellent-95% and has a top record of 3-11 351 24,374 4.1% 883 3.4% 719 91DCR. The next dam is Pleasant Nook Judes Marcie, Excellent-94%, with 27,030 lbs. milk, 1,453 lbs. fat and 913 lbs. protein at 7-2. She is a daughter of Pleasant Nook J Imp Martha, SUP EX-94 7E in Canada. In 2009, Ratliff Price Alicia became a household name among the North American show circles when she was named National Grand Champion for the second consecutive year and the f irst ever Supreme Champion of the North American International Livestock Exposition. In the 56-year history of The All American Jersey Show only five other cows have been named National Grand Champions in back-to-back years. Selling for the second and third high prices of the sale were a choice and daughter out of “Alicia.” Buyers had their (continued to page 64)

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Ratliff Proof of Progress Sale (continued from page 62)

choice of a December 2009 “Sambo;” three “Sambo” pregnancies due in October; four pregnancies by Forest Glen Avery ActionET, GJPI +94, due in November; or one pregnancy by Piedmont Grove Amedeo, GJPI -112, due in November. For $15,000, International Genetics of Canada selected the first choice female of the four “Action” pregnancies. A syndicate of breeders called the Friends of Alicia Syndicate was formed to purchase the live calf, Ratliff Sambo Ariel-ET, for $13,000. Their dam, “Alicia,” is appraised Excellent-93%, the maximum score a third-lactation cow can have in the U.S. Her most recent and best record to date is 3-5 359 23,829 4.8% 1,144 3.7% 875 DHIR. Since calving as a senior yearling in milk, “Alicia” has been winning shows around the country. She has championship and class winning honors in Kansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. She is backed by an Excellent-91% dam with over 20,000 lbs. milk and 1,000 lbs. fat on her best record. The next dam has national show winnings to her name as well. Rozeview Dorie D Rachel, Excellent-95%, was the Reserve Intermediate Champion of the 2002 All American Jersey Show and Central National Jersey Show for Ratliff. Selling for the fourth high price of $12,000 was a f irst choice daughter of 2007 National Jersey Jug Futurity Winner, Ratliff Sambo Martina. Wisconsin Jersey junior Cassy Krull of Lake Mills purchased the consignment and will be working with the Ratliffs to flush “Martina” to a mutually agreeable sire. “Martina” hails from the “Myriah” family and recently completed a 4-2 lactation of 26,473 lbs. milk, 1,305 lbs. fat and 1,008 lbs. protein. She is appraised Excellent-94% and has a list of accomplishments to her name. In 2006,

Cassy Krull, second from right, purchased the first choice female out of Ratliff Sambo Martina for $12,000. The 2007 winner of the National Jersey Jug Futurity will be flushed to a mutually agreeable sire for the Wisconsin junior. Also pictured are Carly Krull, sale manager Andrew VanderMuelen, sale staff Michael Heath, Christy and Ron Ratliff. In the box are Russell Gammon, pedigrees and Gary Estes, auctioner.

she was named Reserve Intermediate Champion of The All American Jersey Show. Prior to winning the futurity, she was named the Supreme Champion of the Kingsmill International Futurity in Madison, Wis, and Reserve Intermediate Champion of the Central National Jersey Show in 2007. Her dam is Very Good-86% and sired by Bridon Premonition-ET, JPI -234. The next dam is “Myriah.” Volume buyer of the day was Eddie Harris, Cleveland, Tenn., who purchased nine head for $31,650. During the weekend, the Ratliffs gave tours of the farm allowing visitors the opportunity to see cows such as “Martina,” “Alicia,” Ratliff King Snickers, Very Good-89%, Ratliff Kaptain Erica, Excellent-93%, and Avonlea D Jude Karmel, Excellent-94%. “Karmel” is the foundation of the Ratliff herd and has the distinct honor of having the most registered offspring in the breed with 83 sons and daughters. Sales $4,000 and Over

(Consignors in Parentheses) Avonlea Genetics Inc. and International Genetics Ltd.,

Brighton, Ont. Ratliff Sambo Murphy, cow 2 yrs...............................$20,000 (Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan.) First choice female sired by Forest Glen Avery Action-ET out of Ratliff Price Alicia-ET..............................................15,000 (Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan.) Friends of Alicia Syndicate, Garnett, Kan. Ratliff Sambo Ariel-ET, heifer calf 4 mos.....................13,000 (Ron and Christy Ratliff) Cassy Krull, Lake Mills, Wis. First choice female sired by a mutually agreeable sire and out of Ratliff Sambo Martina.......................................12,000 (Christy Ratliff) Jason Luttrop and Rebecca Fuchs, Berlin, Wis. Ratliff Mason Satin-ET, cow 2 yrs..................................7,700 (Ron and Christy Ratliff) Herby, Amanda, and Hobbs Lutz, Chester, S.C. Ratliff Action Dazzle-ET, heifer calf 5 mos.....................7,500 (Ron and Christy Ratliff) Eddie Harris, Cleveland, Tenn. Ratliff Rueben Melody, heifer calf 11 mos.....................7,400 (Christy Ratliff) Ratliff Maximizer Velvet, open yearling 17 mos.............5,600 (Ron and Christy Ratliff) Huronia Centurion Muffin 50R, cow 4 yrs......................4,400 (Ron and Christy Ratliff) Ratliff Governor Atlee-ET, heifer calf 7 mos..................4,100 (Ron and Christy Ratliff) Cory Salzl and Oat Hill Dairy, Eden Valley, Minn. First choice female sired by a Tower Vue Prime Tequlia-ET and out of Ratliff King Snickers.....................................7,300 (Ron and Christy Ratliff, Amanda Nelson, and Frank Pretz, Garnett, Kan.) Jason Luttrop, Berlin, Wis. Ratliff Prospect Jori, bred heifer 2 yrs...........................6,200 (Ron and Christy Ratliff) River Valley Farm, Tremont, Ill. Sambo Fabulous-ET, cow 5 yrs.....................................6,200 (Ron and Christy Ratliff) Nelson Farms, Dassell, Minn. Ratliff Barbaro Vegus, cow 2 yrs....................................6,100 (Ron and Christy Ratliff) Alyssa Nuttleman, Bangor, Wis. Ratliff Res Kassidy-ET, cow, 4 yrs.................................6,000 (Ron and Christy Ratliff) John Grantham, Clute, Texas South Mountain Jasmines Jackpot-ET, cow, 4 yrs........5,500 (Nature Ridge, Nelson Farm and Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan.) Logan and Jordan Elmore, Elizabethtown, Ky. Ratliff Giller Fallon, bred heifer 19 mos.........................5,500 (Amanda Nelson, Garnett, Kan.) Elise Carpenter, Russell Springs, Ky. Ratliff Res Ashley-ET, cow 3 yrs....................................5,300 (Amanda Nelson, Garnett, Kan.) Ethan and Eli Graybill, Freeport, Ill. Ratliff Res Krazy, cow 3 yrs...........................................5,200 (Ron and Christy Ratliff) Katrina Watson, Decatur, Texas Ratliff Jade Pearl, cow 3 yrs..........................................5,000 (Christy Ratliff) The Billings Farm, Woodstock, Vt. Ratliff F Prize Kirby-ET, cow 5 yrs.................................4,700 (Ron and Christy Ratliff) Iris Quinlan and Skyler Strandberg, Alma Center, Wis. Ratliff Sultan Venus, cow 2 yrs......................................4,700 (Ron and Christy Ratliff) Derek Leon Page, Mount Vernon, Mo. Ratliff Comerica Miss-ET, heifer calf 5 mos...................4,500 (Christy Ratliff) Wes Fraze, Portales, N.M. Ratliff Sambo Kegan-ET, heifer calf 7 mos....................4,400 (Ron and Christy Ratliff) Avonlea Genetics Inc. and Nelson Eduardo Ziehlsdorff, Brighton, Ont. Ratliff Minister Ruthie-ET, heifer calf 8 mos...................4,300 (Ron and Christy Ratliff) Blake Renner, Fortuna, Calif. Ratliff Sambo Dynasty-ET, heifer calf 5 mos.................4,200 (Ron and Christy Ratliff) Erin Leach and Cameron Maxey, Linwood, Kan. Ratliff Action Khloe, heifer calf 7 mos............................4,100 (Ron and Christy Ratliff and Gene Henderson, Garnett, Kan.) McCalister Russell, Hilmar, Calif. Ratliff Mason Kamie, bred heifer 21 mos......................4,000 (Ron and Christy Ratliff) Frank and George Pretz, Garnett, Kan. Ratliff Minister Kennedy-ET, heifer calf 6 mos...............4,000 (Ron and Christy Ratliff)

Several times throughout the sale, buyers had their choice of two animals. Pictured here are the choice of full sisters, Ratliff Sambo Mocha-ET and Ratliff Sambo Murphy-ET. “Murphy” was chosen and went on to be the high seller of the sale at $20,000.

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Production-Bred Genetics Lead New York Sale

Bred heifers were the lion’s share of the offering and in greatest demand all day at the New York Spring Sale in Whitney Point, N.Y., at the Broome County Agricultural Society. The group of 105 bred heifers—75 of them closeup springers—sold for an average of $1,307.62 and led the sale to an overall average of $1,129.05 on 179 lots. Buyers from a half dozen states across the country made May Day purchases, with a pair of Jersey breeders from Kentucky and California taking home a combined 80 head. Sale Analysis

Number

Avg. Price Total Value

21 Cows, two years and over 105 Bred heifers 7 1st Trimester 23 2nd Trimester 75 3rd Trimester 24 Open yearlings 29 Heifer calves 179 Lots Median price

$1,108.33 1,307.62 1,035.71 1,205.43 1,364.33 938.54 655.17

$23,275 137,300 7,250 27,725 102,325 22,525 19,000

$1,129.05 $202,100 $1,175.00

Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee

For the second time in the past three years, a milking individual consigned by Lawton Jersey Farm brought the top dollar of the day. This year, Spahr Jersey Farm and Tristen Saphr paid $2,125 to bring Lawtons Voltage Kurrent home to the farm in Findlay, Ohio. The daughter of Elliotts Golden Voltage-ET, JPI +2,

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sold fresh with her first calf in early April and gave 45 lbs. milk on her first test. She is backed by three dams with records in excess of 20,000 lbs. milk. Her dam, Lawtons Hallmark Kim, has three completed lactations—all of them over 19,440 lbs. milk—and a best record of 3-6 305 21,520 4.9% 1,060 3.3% 713 99DCR. “Kim” has a Very Good-85% maternal sister with 23,930 lbs. milk, 1,043 lbs. fat and 800 lbs. protein. Another maternal sister, Lawtons Hallmark Kite, Excellent-92%, has 27,310 lbs. milk, 1,236 lbs. fat and 941 lbs. protein. Their dam, Lawtons Glenwood Kerri, Excellent-92%, has a six lactation m.e. average of 20,915–1,044–759. The next dam is also appraised Excellent-92% and has four records over 20,000 lbs. milk and a best record of 5-0 305 22,500 4.6% 1,025 3.7% 842 DHIR. The next dam is Very Good-84%. “Kurrent” was consigned by Michael Lawton, Newark Valley, N.Y. The second high seller, Scotch View Abe Anna, was purchased for $1,775 by the Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. The P9 bred heifer is sired by Ahlem Lemvig Abe-ET, GJPI +127, and sold due to Griffens Governor-ET, GJPI -33, in mid-June. Her maternal sister, Scotch View Bastille Tophra, was the second high seller of the New York Fall Sale in 2009, purchased by another Ohio Jersey breeder, Karl Wedemeyer of La Rue for $1,850. Their dam is a Very Good-84% daughter of Windy Willow Montana Jace, GJPI +99, with 18,360 lbs. milk, 765 lbs. fat Sponsor of the annual New England Jersey Breeders’ Spring Sale

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and 592 lbs. protein at 5-0. Their grandam, Scotch View Berretta Irish, Very Good-85%, has an m.e. average of 21,557–837–686 on six completed lactations. “Irish” has an Excellent-90% maternal sister with 20,720 lbs. milk, 909 lbs. fat and 704 lbs. protein. “Anna’s” third and fourth dam are both Very Good-85% with top production. Her fifth dam is Very Good-80% with 10 lactations and a best record of 3-10 305 18,010 4.7% 840 3.7% 660 DHIR. “Anna” was consigned by Ralph Taylor Jr., Walton, N.Y. Another pair of bred heifers sold for the third high price of the day when each crossed the auction block for $1,725. Ohio State University selected one of them, another heifer with the Scotch View prefix that is backed by five dams that are Very Good or Excellent. Scotch View Jevon Audrey is sired by Forest Glen Meccas Jevon-ET, GJPI +137, and due to Slye Hollow Militia Jarod, GJPI +152, in early August. Her Very Good-81% dam is sired by Molly Brook Berretta Future-ET, GJPI +27, and has a three lactation m.e. average of 17,283–791–589. Her grandam is appraised Very Good-87% and made 21,000 lbs. milk, 683 lbs. fat and 651 lbs. protein at 4-5. Her fourth dam, Juniata of Hope-S, Excellent-90%, has a four lactation m.e. average of 18,622–847–670. “Audrey” was consigned by Scotch View Farms, Stamford, N.Y. The other heifer that sold for $1,725 was Taylor Made C Funny Money. Spahr Jersey Farm selected the member of the well-known “Fantastic” family. She is sired by Family Hill Cir Coalition-ET, GJPI -74, and sold due to Janes Primetime Justice-ET, JPI -181, in mid-June. “Funny Money’s” dam is a Very Good84% daughter of Jewels Jurisdiction-ET, GJPI -228. Her grandam, SHF Renaissance Facet, is appraised Excellent-91%. “Facet’s” full sister, SHF Renaissance Fantastic, Excellent-95%, was winner of the National Jersey Jug Futurity in 1999. “Fantastic” has a best record of 6-9 305 31,140 5.2% 1,605 3.4% 1,052 100DCR. Another sister, SHF Renaissance FrostET, Excellent-92%, became the breed’s high selling female when she sold for $60,000 at The Grand Finale at Sycamore Hill sale in 2004. Today she is the breed’s third high selling female at public auction. Their dam, Sooner Frosty, is Very Good-88% and made 20,760 lbs. milk, 1,016 lbs. fat and 715 lbs. protein at 6-3. The next dam is Excellent-90%. “Funny Money” was consigned by Shirley Taylor, Warsaw, N.Y. (continued to page 69)

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Educational Travel Award Offered for 2011 WJCB Conference in New Zealand Young Jersey breeders who have exhibited unique leadership qualities and achieved success in their Jersey businesses now have the opportunity to gain further knowledge and industry contacts at the 19th International Conference of World Jersey Cattle Bureau (WJCB). The WJCB’s Jersey Educational Travel Award (JETA) provides scholarships for five individuals to participate in the upcoming conference, Hooked on Jerseys, scheduled for February 9 through 14, 2011, in Hamilton, New Zealand. Individuals ages 18 to 40 in the conference year who can demonstrate an involvement in dairy farming, enthusiasm for breeding and developing Jersey cattle, and who have a genuine interest in an international education experience are invited to apply. Awards will cover the cost of travel documents, roundtrip air fares and ground transportation, registration and all other conference fees for the week of the conference. The recipients will also be awarded lifetime membership of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau. Award recipients agree to attend all

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conference sessions and make a short presentation (approximately 20 minutes) while at the conference during a Young Breeders focus session. Following the conference, they are expected to report on their experience and what they learned, both in a written report submitted to the WJCB President, and through speeches to Jersey, dairy and other agriculture-related groups in their home country. A final report on activities is to be submitted to the WJCB President no later than six months after the conference. Previous JETA winners are Lyna Beehre, Northland, New Zealand; Henrik Dalgaard Christensen, Sjostrup, Aars, Denmark; Robin Denniston-Keller, Byron, N.Y., U.S.A.; Waweru Gatheca, Tigoni, Kenya; Rubén Darío Galvis Góez, Antioquia, Colombia; Eduardo Kashiwagi, São Paulo, Brazil; Mark Shaw, Ohaupo, New Zealand; Aaron Ray Tompkins, Ennice, N.C., U.S.A.; Wikus van der Merwe, Brandhof, South Africa; and André van Weerdenburg, Rodding, Denmark. Applications consist of a résumé, clearly summarizing work experience in dairy farming, experience with Jersey cattle, and formal education, and an essay of 750 words describing personal ambitions in the dairy industry with Jersey

cattle, and stating reasons for attending the conference. Two letters of recommendation must also be submitted. Details on the application process for U.S. residents are posted at www.usjersey.com/News/JETA_2011_USApplication.doc. Monday, September 20, 2010 is the deadline to submit materials to the American Jersey Cattle Association, by mail to 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2362, or by email to info@usjersey.com. Applications will be evaluated on the established record and leadership qualities of the candidate, and also potential for future success in the dairy industry. The AJCA will submit no more than two (2) candidates to the WJCB office by September 30, including a letter of recommendation for each candidate submitted for consideration. An anonymous selection committee appointed by the WJCB President shall review the applications and select up to five recipients. These individuals will be notified directly by the WJCB Secretary and potential recipients must accept or decline the award within two weeks of such notification. The complete program for the 2011 International Conference, hosted by Jersey New Zealand, is published at www. worldjerseyconference.co.nz.

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Jersey Heifer Tops Boilermaker Sale

The high-selling Jersey brought the top dollar for all breeds that crossed the auction block at the Boilermaker Heifer Sale in West Lafayette, Ind., on May 1, 2010. In all, 11 Registered Jerseys sold for an average of $1,472.73 and a gross of $16,200. In addition to the Jerseys, the student-run sale also offered 37 live lots of Ayrshires, Brown Swiss, Holsteins and Milking Shorthorns and posted an overall sale average of $1,300. Sale Analysis

Number

Avg. Price Total Value

1 Bred heifer 3 Open yearlings 7 Heifer calves 11 Lots Median price

$2,100.00 1,358.33 1,432.14 $1,472.73 $1,375.00

$2,100 4,075 10,025 $16,200

Sale Management: Purdue Dairy Club Auctioneer: Merv Leffler

Kylee Lestinky of La Porte, Ind., took home the high seller—NKipps Jade Noewell—with a final bid of $3,600. The four-month-old daughter of Giprat Belles Jade-ET, JPI +6, is backed by six generations of Excellent or Very Good dams.

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NKipps Jade Noewell was the high selling Jersey as well as the overall high seller of the Boilermaker Heifer Sale. She was purchased for $3,600 by Kylee Lestinky, far right. Also pictured are co-sale chairs, Spencer Penrod, left, and Jeff Carrell, center, and Danielle Haynes, at the halter.

Her dam, Marshfield Millenium Nova, Excellent-91%, is sired by Valleystream Millinium-ET, GJPI -3, and has a best record of 7-11 305 3x 22,650 5.0% 1,130 3.4% 770 85DCR. “Nova’s” maternal sister, Marshfield Julian Noelle, Excellent-90%, has a two lactation m.e. average of 20,627–1,061–707. Another maternal sister, Marshfield Mr Bean Novacaine, Excellent-92%, was named Grand Champion of the Southwest Wisconsin High Protein Show in 2008 and has two lactations over 21,000 lbs. milk. “Noewell’s” grandam and third dam are VG 87 and VG 85, respectively, in

Canada. Her fourth and sixth dams are Excellent in Canada. “Noewell” was bred and consigned by Nicolas Kipp, Hazel Green, Wis. Guests enjoyed a complimentary lunch prior to the sale and took a tour of the university’s new double-eight herringbone parlor completed in 2009. Demonstrations of the university’s work ensiling dried distillers grains with corn and hay silage were also given. Sales $1,600 and Over

(Consignors in Parentheses) Kylee Lestinsky, La Porte, Ind. NKipps Jade Noewell, heifer calf 4 mos....................... $3,600 (Nicolas Kipp, Hazel Green, Wis.) Stephen H. Bradley S., John M. and Amanda R. White, New Castle, Ind. Centurion R M Queen of Hearts, bred heifer 2 yrs........ 2,100 (Danny and Samantha Messmer, Martinsville, Ind.) Kurt and Lisa Hubbell, Brownsville, Ind. Eclipses Respect Anistaia, heifer calf 11 mos............... 1,800 (Danny Messmer and Courtney Dickerson, Martinsville, Ind.) Danny and Samantha Messmer, Martinsville, Ind. NKipps Jade Pixy, heifer calf 4 mos............................... 1,600 (Nicolas Kipp)

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New York Spring Sale (continued from page 66)

The volume buyer was Doug Hatcher, Columbia, Ky., who purchased 47 head for $49,100. D & E Jerseys, Hilmar, Calif., selected 33 head for $48,100. Sales $1,350 and Over

(Consignors in Parentheses) Spahr Jersey Farm and Tristen Spahr, Findlay, Ohio Lawtons Voltage Kurrent, cow 2 yrs............................. $2,125 (Michael Lawton, Newark Valley, N.Y.) Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio Scotch View Abe Anna, bred heifer 21 mos................... 1,775 (Ralph Taylor Jr., Walton, N.Y.) Scotch View Jevon Audrey, bred heifer 22 mos............. 1,725 (Scotch View Farms, Stamford, N.Y.) Hi-Land Jacinto Fudge, bred heifer 23 mos................... 1,700 (Greg Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y.) Hi-Land Militia Flint, bred heifer 25 mos......................... 1,550 (Greg and David Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y.) Spahr Jersey Farm, Findlay, Ohio Taylor Made C Funny Money, bred heifer 22 mos......... 1,725 (Shirley Taylor, Warsaw, N.Y.) Galewick Governor Irena, bred heifer 2 yrs................... 1,675 (Keith D. and Elizabeth G. Harwick, Kempton, Pa.) Brian R. Lynch, Antwerp, N.Y. GR Dutchpatch Goose Perfect Pitch, bred heifer 23 mos. .................................................................................. 1,700 (Beth Meeder, Little Valley, N.Y.) Donald Partridge Sr., Venice Center, N.Y. Lawtons Jevon Fussy, bred heifer 22 mos..................... 1,700 (Timothy Lawton, Newark Valley, N.Y.) D & E Jerseys, Hilmar, Calif. Scotch View Jacinto Astrid, bred heifer 22 mos............. 1,675 (Scotch View Farms) Ti Creek Impuls Gratitude, bred heifer 22 mos.............. 1,675 (Loren Darrow, Georgetown, N.Y.) Galewick Finalist Cinderella, bred heifer 22 mos........... 1,650 (Keith D. and Elizabeth G. Harwick) Scotch View Sugardaddy Ava, bred heifer 20 mos........ 1,650 (Ralph Taylor Jr.) Scotch View Lieutenant Avis, bred heifer 20 mos.......... 1,650 (Ralph Taylor Jr.) Dutch Hollow Monroe Cracker, bred heifer 19 mos....... 1,625 (Dutch Hollow Farm, Schodack Landing, N.Y.) Dutch Hollow Jevon Merino, bred heifer 19 mos........... 1,600 (Paul C. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.) Wetumpka Que Sunshine, bred heifer 20 mos.............. 1,600 (Cheryl A. Carlson, Tully, N.Y.) VVF Impulse Kennedy, bred heifer 22 mos.................... 1,600 (Scott O. Tuttle, Windham, N.Y.) GR Dutchpatch Goose Wendy, bred heifer 23 mos....... 1,575 (Ronald Meeder, Little Valley, N.Y.).................................... Wetumpka Hank Lemon, bred heifer 20 mos................ 1,550 (Cheryl A. Carlson) Seacord Farm Hat Helen, bred heifer 19 mos............... 1,550 (Ralph W. Taylor, Walton, N.Y.) Scotch View Deboer Abby, bred heifer 20 mos.............. 1,525 (Ralph Taylor Jr.) Seacord Farm Award Amy, bred heifer 23 mos............. 1,525 (Ralph Taylor Jr.) Seacord Farm Action Angie, bred heifer 22 mos........... 1,500 (Ralph Taylor Jr.) Scotch View Brazo Arden, bred heifer 22 mos.............. 1,500 (Ralph Taylor Jr.) Scotch View Liberty Anthem, bred heifer 21 mos.......... 1,500 (Scotch View Farms) Lynvail Darius Mindy-Twin, bred heifer 21 mos.............. 1,475 (Peter C. Vail, Valatie, N.Y.) Dreamroad Chester July, bred heifer 21 mos................ 1,475 (Phillips M. Ferry Jr., Johnstown, N.Y.) Scotch View Que Amy, bred heifer 23 mos.................... 1,475 (Daniel R. Wilson, Stamford, N.Y.) VVF Maxentius Preakness, bred heifer 23 mos............. 1,450 (Scott O. Tuttle) OA Shivelys Security Taffy, bred heifer 2 yrs................. 1,425 (Brian Shively, Moravia, N.Y.) Dutch Hollow Oregon Marian, bred heifer 19 mos......... 1,400 (Paul C. Chittenden) VVF Artist Podunk, bred heifer 21 mos.......................... 1,400 (Scott O. Tuttle) Crusers Sugardaddy Harmony, bred heifer 21 mos...... 1,400 (Merlin E. Button, Campbell, N.Y.) Dreamroad Maximus Sparta, bred heifer 21 mos.......... 1,375 (Rebecca Ferry, Johnstown, N.Y.) Robyn T. Terrel, Waymart, Pa. Hi-Land Jacinto Peas, bred heifer 2 yrs......................... 1,675 (Greg and David Chamberlain) Dutch Hollow Noah Bonny, bred heifer 21 mos............. 1,675 (Paul C. Chittenden) Hi-Land Lexington Courage, bred heifer 22 mos........... 1,600 (Greg and David Chamberlain) Dutch Hollow Redwood Myth, bred heifer 22 mos......... 1,425 (Melanie F. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.) Wetumpka Eclipes Noodle, bred heifer 2 yrs................. 1,400 (Cheryl A. Carlson) Creek Bottom Farm, Middleburg, Pa. Dutch Hollow Jevon Taylor, bred heifer 19 mos............. 1,625 (Dutch Hollow Farm)

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Endres Jazzy Jerseys, Lodi, Wis. Hi-Land Blair Pride, bred heifer 23 mos......................... 1,600 (David R. Chamberlain) Hi-Land Impuls Penny, bred heifer 2 yrs........................ 1,600 (Greg and David Chamberlain) Hi-Land Quest Virgo, cow 2 yrs...................................... 1,525 (David R. Chamberlain) Dutchpatch Ace Paprika, bred heifer 2 yrs.................... 1,350 (Beth Meeder) Snowdrift Country Farm and White, Aaron, Columbia Crossroads, Pa. Pleasant Valley Saint Happy, cow 2 yrs......................... 1,550 (Max Spann, Washington, N.J.) Crusers Sugardaddy Lilabeth, cow 2 yrs....................... 1,375 (Merlin E. Button) SSF Exciting Spring, bred heifer 2 yrs........................... 1,375 (Jennifer L. Gordon, Warsaw, Ind.) Cutting Edge K Jessica, bred heifer 2 yrs...................... 1,375 (Elite Dairy, Copake, N.Y.) Glen Meadows Farm, Fultonville, N.Y. Dutchpatch Kingston Gail, bred heifer 2 yrs.................. 1,525 (Ronald Meeder, Little Valley, N.Y.) Dutchpatch Ace Red, bred heifer 2 yrs.......................... 1,500 (Ronald Meeder)

Jerald M. Stewart, Cohocton, N.Y. Fair Furor Trix, bred heifer 2 yrs..................................... 1,500 (Max Spann) Adam Coots, Bath, N.Y. Stornaway Echo Ellie, cow 2 yrs.................................... 1,475 (Thomas F. and Catherine F. Murphy, Earlville, N.Y.) Doug Hatcher, Columbia, Ky. OA TLHF Lexington Gretchen, bred heifer 2 yrs............ 1,400 (The Lands at Hillside Farms, Shavertown, Pa.) TLHF Manhatten Slinky, bred heifer 23 mos.................. 1,400 (The Lands at Hillside Farms) Dutch Hollow Neville Carmen, bred heifer 22 mos........ 1,350 (Dutch Hollow Farm) Wayne E. Reisler, Mansfield, Pa. TLHF Ray Josey, bred heifer 2 yrs................................. 1,400 (The Lands at Hillside Farms) Wayne E. Reisler Jr., Mansfield, Pa. Stornaway Blair Misty, cow 4 yrs.................................... 1,400 (Thomas F. and Catherine F. Murphy) Thomas F. Murphy and David J. Lawrence, Earlville, N.Y. Stornaway Hallmark Jig, cow 7 yrs................................ 1,375 (Thomas F. and Catherine F. Murphy)

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Pair of “Tequila” Heifers Top Ohio Spring Sale

In a time of relatively soft cattle prices, the Ohio Spring Classic Sale held its own this year, with an average of $1,887.90 and a gross of $175,575 on the sale of 94 head. The sale was the highaveraging state sale of 2009 and retains this rank among the state sales reported to the Jersey Journal thus far in 2010. In keeping with tradition, the event was again held on Memorial Day—May 31—at the Shelby County Fairgrounds in Sidney. Number

Sale Analysis

28 Cows, two years and over 22 Bred heifers 10 Open yearlings 32 Heifer calves 1 Choice of calves

93 Lots edian price M

Avg. Price Total Value

$2,278.57 1,577.27 1,545.00 1,747.66 5,700.00

$63,800 34,700 15,450 55,925 5,700

$1,887.90 $175,575 $1,500.00

Sale Management: Ohio Jersey Breeders Association Auctioneer: Todd Woodruff

Demand was especially strong for the 28 milking cows and 32 heifers consigned, with respective averages of $2,278.57 and $1,747.66. The top two prices of the day were paid for a pair of heifers sired by Tower Vue Prime TequilaET, JPI -80. The Schindel/Oakley Families, Ethan and Kelsey Oakley, Springfield, Ohio, purchased the high seller, Marhaven Tequilla Muffy, for $6,100. The summer yearling is out of a Very Good-86% daughter of Rapid Bay Ressurection-ET, JPI -5. Her grandam is appraised Very Good-88% and has an m.e. of 19,420– 828–722 on her first lactation. Her third dam is an Excellent-90% daughter of Highland Duncan Lester, GJPI -50. Her fourth dam is Pleasant Nook J Imp Martha, SUP-EX 94-7E (CAN). “Martha” placed second at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair as a four-yearold in 1997 and then stood fifth as an aged cow and earned the class production award the following year. She has eight completed lactations and won a silver award on her fourth lactation with 19,722 lbs. milk, 1,072 lbs. fat and 723 lbs. protein in 305 days. “Muffy’s” fifth dam is Excellent in Canada and produced 17,800 lbs. milk, 915 lbs. fat and 708 lbs. protein at 8-6. The next three dams are also Excellent in Canada. “Muffy” was consigned by Matt Boyce and Family, Alliance, Ohio. The volume buyer of the day, Katrina Watson, Decatur, Texas, took home the Page 72

Marhaven Tequilla Muffy was the high seller of the Ohio Spring Classic Sale, purchased for $6,100 by the Schindel and Oakley families, represented by Gwen Schindel, front, Darren Schindel, at the halter, and Tom and Shirley Schindel. “Muffy” was consigned by Matt Boyce, left. Also pictured left to right are Zack Lease, Courtney Boyce, Lowell Stevens, sale committee co-chair, and Russell Gammon, pedigrees.

second high seller, Big Guns Tequila Bambina, for $5,900. The senior calf is out of a Very Good-88% daughter of Rock Ella Remake-ET, GJPI +7, that was third and best bred and owned intermediate calf of the New York Spring Carousel Show in 2007. “Bambina’s” maternal sister, Mi-Rose Jade Bambi-ET, Excellent-91%, made 17,740 lbs. milk, 1,011 lbs. fat and 719 lbs. protein at 4-5. Another sister, BRJ-Big Guns Resurect Mandy B-63, Very Good-85%, was tapped as Junior Champion of the South Carolina State Fair Junior Show in 2006 and repeated the feat at the Kentucky Kow-A-Rama Junior Show a year later. Her grandam, Ashanda Dean Bambi, Excellent-95%, has a best record of 5-9 305 25,800 4.6% 1,196 3.4% 873 87DCR. “Bambi” was the second place senior three-year-old at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Junior Show in 2003 and also stood second in the aged cow class at the New York Spring Carousel Show in 2007. “Bambina” was consigned by Big Guns Cattle Co., East Freedom, Pa.

The second high seller was Big Guns Tequila Bambina, purchased by Katrina Watson for $5,900. She was consigned by Big Guns Cattle Co., represented by Scott Fisher, center. Also pictured are Donna Greiwe, at the halter, and Lowell Stevens, sale committee co-chair.

Watson purchased a total of 14 head for $25,000. The consignment catalogued as Lot 1 brought the third high price of the day— $5,700. Damon Folmer, Columbiana, Ala., purchased a first choice female sired by Griffens Governor-ET, GJPI -33, and out of Family Hill SD Favorite. Folmer will have the right to choose first from three ultrasounded females due in December. The calves are backed by four generations of Excellent dams. “Favorite” is an Excellent-95% daughter of Shamrock Duaiseoir-ET, GJPI -153, with a five lactation m.e. average of 20,228–923–756. She was Reserve Intermediate Champion of The All American Jersey Show in 2004 and Reserve All American Four-Year-Old Cow in 2005. She was presented with the Reserve Grand Champion banner at the Western National Jersey Show in 2006. She has two Very Good and three Excellent maternal sisters, including Family Hill Ren Flirt-ET, Excellent-91%, reining recipient of the E. Lea Marsh Production trophy at the National Jersey Jug Futurity. “Flirt” placed fifth in the futurity class and made 20,150 lbs. milk, 766 lbs. fat and 700 lbs. protein in her first lactation. “Favorite’s” dam, Pleasant Nook Berretta Felice, also Excellent-95%, has seven completed lactations—five of them over 21,000 lbs. milk—and a best record of 4-11 305 24,280 4.9% 1,178 3.8% 925 87DCR. “Felice” was Reserve Intermediate Champion of the Western National Jersey Show in 2001 and the Nasco Type and Production Winner of The All American Jersey Show in 2003. “Felice’s” maternal sister, Family Hill Sambo Fern, Excellent-95%, is the 2007 All American Five-Year-Old Cow and was selected as the winning representative of her sire in “The Art of Fine Breeding” contest in 2008. Another maternal sister, Family Hill Avery Fire, is also appraised Excellent-95%. The three are the first trio of maternal sisters in U.S. breed history to be appraised Excellent-95%. The choice was consigned by Ryan A. Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash. The fourth high seller, JIFs Dare Devil, was purchased with a bid of $5,600 by the partnership of Starwischer Jerseys, L. Yocom and E., K. and H. Starkey of Mechanicsburg, Ohio. The senior calf is the reigning Honorable Mention Junior Champion of the Spring Dairy Expo and sired by Jessies Imperial Fillpail, JPI -159. Her maternal sister, Justices Dainty Marie, holds the title as the current Junior Champion of the Spring Dairy Expo and (continued to page 77)

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Three Maternal Sisters Now Excellent-95%

For the first time in U. S. Jersey history, three maternal sisters have been appraised Excellent-95%, according to records of the American Jersey Cattle Association. Pleasant Nook Berretta Felice, Family Hill Sambo Fern and Family Hill Avery Fire are daughters of Goldcrest Grove Felicity, Excellent-90%. The daughter of Shamrock Grove Gemini 50R, JPI -124, was bred by Gerald Eugene Manthey, Ferndale, Wash. She has nine milking daughters and all are appraised Excellent-90% or higher. All three reside at Family Hill Farm, owned by Ryan and Freynie Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash. “Felice” and “Fire” are bred and owned by the Lancasters and “Fern” is owned in partnership with Derrick Frigot and Lee Mahovlic. In January 2006, Pleasant Nook Berretta Felice was the first to acheive the score of Excellent-95% at 7-6. The 12-year-old cow has five records in excess of 20,000 lbs. milk and 1,000 Page 74

Family Hill Sambo Fern (photo 2009), Family Hill Avery Fire (photo 2009) and Pleasant Nook Berretta Felice (photo 2003) because the first three maternal sisters in breed history to appraise Excellent-95%. “Fern” and “Fire” photos by Frank Robinson; “Felice” photo by Judy Black.

lbs. fat. She is sired by Mason Boomer Sooner Berretta, GJPI +23. Family Hill Sambo Fern was the next to appraise at Excellent-95% in September 2009. The daughter of Lester Sambo, GJPI -9, was seven years and 10 months old at the time. She has a best record of 23,060 lbs. milk, 1,213 lbs. fat and 848 lbs. protein at 5-7. In June 2010, their baby sister, Family

Hill Avery Fire, reached the 95% level. The daughter of Bancrest Lester Avery, GJPI +28, was seven years and four months old. She has completed two records of more than 21,000 lbs. milk and 900 lbs. fat. The group has all been exhibited at The All American Jersey Show and taken home accolades. “Felice” was the NASCO Type and Production winner in 2003. JERSEY JOURNAL

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Dairy Industry Takes the Mound in Pennsylvania The Lancaster Barnstormers, Lancaster, Pa., recently hosted a Dairy/ Ag night during a home baseball game. Sponsored by the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, the event was not only conducted to promote and celebrate the agricultural community, it was an opportunity to show off the Jersey cow. Page 76

The Wetzel family, Manheim, Pa., was on hand to share their Jersey calves with the crowd and state Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding. Redding participated in a celebrity milking contest where fans cheered him on with cowbells. Pictured to the right is Jersey junior Jared Wetzel and Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding.

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was Reserve Junior Champion of the Ohio State Fair Junior Show last summer. Their fourth dam, Napoleons Dainty, is a two-time winner of the county fat and protein award and has a best record of 7-3 365 20,000 5.0% 1,000 3.6% 710 DHIA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dare Devilâ&#x20AC;? was consigned by Donald and Douglas R. McKay, Hillsboro, Ohio. Sales $2,000 and Over

(Consignors in Parentheses) Schindel/Oakley Families, Ethan and Kelsey Oakley, Springfield, Ohio Marhaven Tequilla Muffy, heifer calf 11 mos................ $6,100 (Matt Boyce and Family, Alliance, Ohio) Katrina Watson, Decatur, Texas Big Guns Tequila Bambina, heifer calf 7 mos................ 5,900 (Big Guns Cattle Co., East Freedom, Pa.) Arethusa Comerica Lindsey-ET, cow 2 yrs.................... 3,000 (Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn.) Smart Ren Spanky Cherish, cow 3 yrs.......................... 2,000 (Ted Jr. and Diane Smart and Family, Anna, Ohio) Damon Folmer, Columbiana, Ala. First choice female sired by Griffens Governor-ET and out of Family Hill SD Favorite................................................... 5,700 (Ryan A. Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash.) Starwischer Jerseys and L. Yocom and E., K. and H. Starkey, Mechanicsburg, Ohio JIFs Dare Devil, heifer calf 8 mos.................................. 5,600 (Donald and Douglas R. McKay, Hillsboro, Ohio) Tanner May, Stetson Baird and Kim Knasel, Shelbyville, Ky. RRF Comerica Cora, cow 2 yrs. ................................... 4,800 (Dennis, Nancy Rex and Thomas Reinholt, Rochester, Ind.) Christopher F. Vaughan, Sheridan, Ill. Paullor Duaiseoir Layla, cow 3 yrs................................. 4,200 (Paul and Lorraine Franken, Clinton, Ont.) Pleasant Valley Supreme Sherry, cow 5 yrs.................. 3,400 (Max Spann, Washington, N.J.) Kyle Green, Enon, Ohio Sleegerholm Iatola Chancel, cow 2 yrs.......................... 3,600 (Mike and Brenda Sleegers/Sleegerdale Farms Ltd., Belmont, Ont.) Brent D. Moyer, Caro, Mich. TJ Classic Moment Blitz, cow 2 yrs............................... 3,550 (Joel and Greg Bourne and Tabitha Francis, Ansonia, Ohio) BCDM Syndicate, Burghill, Ohio Justices Dainty Marie, bred heifer 20 mos..................... 3,500 (Bailee and Calla Mazzaro and Duane Cole, Williamsfield, Ohio ) Brian Call, S. Charleston, Ohio Hidden Dream K Jade Jetta, cow 3 yrs.......................... 3,500 (Avonlea Genetics Inc., Brighton, Ont.) Elmhurst Farm, Waynesville, Ohio Gordons Action C A Ann, heifer calf 8 mos................... 3,400 (Josh and Phil Gordon, Syracuse, Ind.) Elise Carpenter, Russell Springs, Ky. Remake Parfait of Arethusa, cow 3 yrs.......................... 3,100 (Arethusa Farm) Her Man Jerseys and Elmhurst Farm, Waynesville, Ohio Hixson Iatola Genuine, bred heifer 21 mos.................... 3,000 (Andrew Hixson, Scottdale, Pa.) Richard Soldner and Family, Springfield, Ohio Bellavista Sultan Jazell, cow 2 yrs................................. 2,800 (Tony and Lynette Fuentes and Family, Berne, Ind.) Diley Jerseys, Canal Winchester, Ohio RRF Elite Ernia, cow 2 yrs............................................. 2,800 (Dennis, Nancy, Rex and Thomas Reinholt) VWF Imperial Lawman Beauty, cow 3 yrs..................... 2,200 (Valley-Way Farm Inc., Rockford, Ohio) Buttercrest Showtime Sally, cow 2 yrs........................... 2,000 (Cooperrider and Sons, Croton, Ohio) Larry and Sara Duvall, Chillocothe, Ohio Bownline Comerica Design Amber, bred heifer 2 yrs.... 2,750 (Robert W. Brown and Family, Centerburg, Ohio) Drewhaven C Gar Miss Jasmine, cow 3 yrs.................. 2,500 (Drew Romesburg, Berlin, Pa.) Allen and Chris DeLoye, Fort Loramie, Ohio Edgelea Whistler PrincessQuillo-ET, open yearling 14 mos. .................................................................................. 2,600 (Joel Bagg, Little Britain, Ont.) Glitzen Jamaica of TJ Classic, cow 3 yrs....................... 2,300 (Joel and Greg Bourne and Tabitha Francis, Ansonia, Ohio) Max Spann, Washington, N.J. RJF Vndication Intimidation, open yearling 14 mos....... 2,600 (Robert Jarrell, Corbyville, Ont.) Heaths Icon Salsa, heifer calf 8 mos.............................. 2,350 (Michael Heath, Westminster, Md.) Michael Langfus, Blue Ridge, Texas Cooper Farm RBR Miss America-ET, open yearling 14 mos. .................................................................................. 2,200 (Daitlin Rohe, Mike Heath, Aaron Eaton and Pat Lindy, Preble, N.Y.)

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Matt Boyce and Family, Alliance, Ohio Van De Doc Z Glennon Glendora, cow 2 yrs................. 2,150 (Van De Jerseys, Transfer, Pa.) Robert W. Brown and Family, Centerburg, Ohio Entourage-LC Jaknife Starbabe-ET, heifer calf 5 mos... 2,000 (E. William Iager Jr., Gaithersburg, Md.) Douglas E. Martin, Chambersburg, Pa. Silverview Lane SSM Palin-ET, bred heifer 17 mos....... 2,000 (Brett Woker, Greenville, Ill.) Danielle Danielson, Troy, Ohio JWH Justice Sara, bred heifer 20 mos........................... 2,000 (Jake, Josh and Lucas Hershberger, Casstown, Ohio)

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Marcoot to Join Semex as Development Manager

Bryan Marcoot, Marcoot Jersey Farm, Greenville, Ill., has been appointed to Regional Business Development Manager of Semex. In his new role, Bryan will be responsible for business, sales and territory management in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Page 78

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AUG. 28—WESTERN IDAHO STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW, cows; Boise, Idaho; 10:00 a.m.;Rich Hartzell, Deer Park, Wash., judge. AUG. 28—NEBRASKA STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW, Nebraska State Fairgrounds, Grand Island, Neb.; 8:30 a.m.; Joe Gibbs, Epworth, Iowa, judge. AUG. 30—NEBRASKA JUNIOR 4-H SHOW, Nebraska State Fairgrounds, Grand Island, Neb.; 8:00 a.m. SEPT. 1—MINNESOTA STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul, Minn.; 9:00 a.m.; Jeff Core, Salvisa, Ky., judge. SEPT. 2—MARYLAND STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, Cow Palace, Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, Md.; 9:00 a.m. SEPT. 3—COLORADO STATE FAIR OPEN AND JUNIOR HEIFER SHOW, Colorado State Fairgrounds, Pueblo, Colo.; 11:00 a.m. SEPT. 3—NEW YORK STATE FAIR JERSEY JUNIOR SHOW, Toyota Cattle Center, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, N.Y.; 12:30 p.m. SEPT. 4—COLORADO STATE FAIR JUNIOR AND OPEN JERSEY COW SHOW, Pueblo, Colo.; 9:00 a.m. SEPT. 5—NEW YORK STATE FAIR JERSEY OPEN SHOW, Toyota Cattle Center, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, N.Y.; 12:30 p.m. SEPT. 5—OREGON STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem, Ore.; 8:00 a.m. SEPT. 6—EASTERN IDAHO STATE FAIR JERSEY YOUTH SHOW, Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds, Blackfoot, Idaho.; 10:00 a.m. SEPT. 6—MARYLAND STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Cow Palace, Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, Md.; 9:00 a.m. SEPT. 6—VERMONT STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, Vermont State Fairgrounds, Rutland, Vt.; 11:30 a.m. SEPT. 9—WESTERN NATIONAL JERSEY OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, heifers; Western Washington Fair, Puyallup, Wa.; 10:00 a.m.; Lynn Lee, Smyrna, Tenn., judge. SEPT. 9—WESTERN NATIONAL JERSEY YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP, Western Washington Fair, Puyallup, Wa.; 4:00 p.m.; Lynn Lee, Smyrna, Tenn., judge. SEPT. 9—GREAT WESTERN FUTURITY, Western Washington Fair, Puyallup, Wa.; 6:00 p.m.; Lynn Lee, Smyrna, Tenn., judge. SEPT.10—WESTERN NATIONAL JERSEY OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, cows; Western Washington Fair, Puyallup, Wa.; 12:00 p.m.; Lynn Lee, Smyrna, Tenn., judge. SEP. 11—UTAH STATE FAIR 4-H/FFA JERSEY SHOW, Utah State Fairgrounds, Salt Lake City, Utah; 11:00 a.m.;Tyler Orton, Payson, Utah, judge. SEP. 13—UTAH STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, Utah State Fairgrounds, Salt Lake City, Utah; 11:00 a.m.; Roger Turner, Norval, Ontario, judge. SEPT. 13—KANSAS STATE FAIR JERSEY OPEN SHOW, Prairie Pavilion, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, Kan.; 9:00 a.m. SEPT. 13—KANSAS STATE FAIR JERSEY 4-H AND FFA SHOW, Prairie Pavilion, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, Kan.; 8:30 a.m. 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, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, Pa.; 9:00 a.m. SEPT. 20—MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, Pa.; 8:00 a.m.; Dr. Doug Evans, Georgetown, N.Y., judge. SEPT. 21—OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR OPEN

AND JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, State Fair Park, Oklahoma City, Okla. SEPT. 22—EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION OPEN SHOW, Mallory Arena, Massachusetts State Fairgrounds, West Springfield Mass.; 9:00 a.m.; Brian Sayles, Paris, Ont., judge. SEPT. 22—EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION JUNIOR SHOW, Mallory Arena, Massachusetts State Fairgrounds, West Springfield Mass.; 9:00 a.m.; Brian Sayles, Paris, Ont., judge. SEPT. 22—MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL JERSEY SHOW, heifers and dry cows; Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, Pa.; 1:00 p.m.; Ryan Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash., judge. SEPT. 22—NEW JERSEY STATE FAIR 4-H JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Livestock Pavilion, Sussex County Fairgrounds, N.J.; 9:00 a.m. SEPT. 23—MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL JERSEY SHOW, cows; Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, Pa.; 9:00 p.m.; Ryan Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash., judge. SEPT. 24—VIRGINIA STATE FAIR JERSEY YOUTH SHOW, Virginia State Fairgrounds, Doswell, Va.; 8:00 p.m.; Matt Iager, Boonsboro, Md., judge. SEPT. 25—VIRGINIA STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Virginia State Fairgrounds, Doswell, Va.; 3:00 p.m.; Matt Iager, Boonsboro, Md., 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. OCT. 16—SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW, South Carolina State Fairgrounds, Columbia, S.C.; 8:00 a.m.; Tommy Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., judge. OCT. 17—SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOW, South Carolina State Fairgrounds, Columbia, S.C.; 8:00 a.m.; Kelly Barber, Concord, N.C., judge. OCT. 23—NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Jim Graham Building, North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, N.C.;1:00 p.m. OCT. 30—ARIZONA STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Arizona State Fairgrounds, Phoenix, Ariz.; 2:00 p.m. NOV. 6—ARIZONA STATE FAIR JERSEY OPEN SHOW, Arizona State Fairgrounds, Phoenix, Ariz.; 1:00 p.m. NOV. 6—THE ALL AMERICAN JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:00 a.m.; Craig Padgett, Waynesburg, Ky., judge; Dale Turner, Danville, Ky., consultant. NOV. 7—NATIONAL JERSEY JUG FUTURITY, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 1:00 p.m.; Robert Jarrell, Corbyville, Ont., judge; Michael Hurst, Waynesville, Ohio, consultant. NOV. 8—THE ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:00 a.m.; Hank VanExel, Lodi, Calif., judge; Tom McCauley, Lowell, Mich., consultant.

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Southern National Junior Jersey Show

Katrina Watson, Decatur, Texas, exhibited the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion of the Southern National Junior Jersey Show. On The Go Ress K303 was named Grand Champion and On The Go Ress Sunny was named Reserve Grand Champion. Judge Lynn Harbaugh, Pine River, Wis., placed the 33 entries in Stillwater, Okla., on April 10, 2010. Class Winners

Intermediate heifer calf (2 shown) Knights Star Lace, Trey Hill, Fayetteville, Ark. Senior heifer calf (6 shown) Erbacres Governor Angelica (S: Griffens Governor-ET D: Nabholz Annie-ET), Connor K. Erbsen, Lanark, Ill., jr. champ Best bred and ownedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;On The Go Res Haze, Katrina Watson, Decatur, Texas, 2nd in class Summer yearling heifer (2 shown) On The Go Pammie, Katrina Watson, best bred and owned Junior yearling heifer (3 shown) LC Suspect Miss America (S: Oblong Valley Prime Suspect, D: LC Libertys Justice), Taylor Leach, Linwood, Kan., best bred and owned, res. jr. champ Intermediate yearling heifer (4 shown) Kempko Impulse Marggie, Gerret Boer, Dalhart, Texas Best bred and ownedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;On The Go Vindications M, Katrina Watson, 2nd in class Senior yearling heifer (4 shown) Erbacres Annabelle, Connor K. Erbsen, best bred and owned Junior 2-yr.-old cow (1 shown) On The Go Ress K381, Katrina Watson, best bred and owned Senior 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown) On The Go Ress Sunny (S: Rapid Bay Ressurection-ET, D: Inspiration Lady), Katrina Watson, best bred and owned, res. int. and res. gr. champ. (continued to page 82)

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On The Go Ress K303 1st Senior 3-yr.-old Grand Champion

Taylor Leach, left, showed the Reserve Junior Champion, LC Suspect Miss America. Taking Junior Champion was Erbacres Governor Angelica, exhibited by Connor K. Erbsen.

On The Go Ress Sunny 1st Senior 2-yr.-old Reserve Grand Champion

Emily Boyer, left, had the Reserve Senior Champion cow, Corleys Freedom Sue. Senior Champion went to On The Go Katrina, exhibited by Katrina Watson. They are pictured with Lynn Harbaugh, judge.

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Southern National Junior Show (continued from page 80) Junior 3-yr.-old cow (2 shown) On The Go Ress K332, Katrina Watson, best bred and owned Senior 3-yr.-old cow (1 shown) On The Go Ress K303 (S: Rapid Bay Ressurection-ET, D: KCJF Responses Shanda), Katrina Watson, best bred and owned of the show, int. and gr. champ. 4-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Corleys Topflight Tina, Matthew Corley, Tuttle, Okla. 5-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Corleys Freedom Sue (S: Molly Brook Glnwood FreedomET, D: Corleys Mark Susan), Emily Boyer, Tuttle, Okla., res. sr. champ. Aged cow (2 shown) On The Go Katrina (S: KCJF Kims Grove Kendell, D: On The Go Burn), Katrina Watson, best bred and owned, sr. champ.

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In Memoriam Emily L. Fisher Emily Long Fisher, Madrid, N.Y., 96, passed away on March 31, 2010. She was born on December 30, 1913, in Seneca Falls, N.Y., the daughter of Arthur and Ada (Babcock) Long. She married James Fisher on September 10, 1938, in Big Moose, N.Y. Fisher was a long-time secretary of the New York Jersey Cattle Association. She initiated the state organization’s breed publication and served as editor for many years. She was especially interested in youth activities and helped to establish the king and queen program and several other programs for junior Jersey breeders. She served as the North Country Field Administrator of the Thousand Island Girl Scout Council. She and James were honored with the DeWitt Clinton Masonic Community Service Award in 2001. Fisher was a member of the Scotch Presbyterian Church of Chipman, where she sang in the choir, and was active in the Madrid Women’s Republican Club. She was a member of the Beta Beta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma’s Alumnae Association. In addition to her husband, she is

survived by two daughters, Diana Fisher of Potsdam and Margaret (Russell) Strait of Waddington; a son, Dr. Stephen (Deborah) Fisher of Madrid; a daughter-in-law, Marjorie Dunn Fisher of Madrid; seven grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by a sister, Pauline Valk of Daytona Beach, Fla., a brother, Arthur Long of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and a son, Murray J. Fisher of Madrid. Memorials may be made to the Scotch Presbyterian Church of Chipman or the St. Lawrence University Athletic Department.

Mabel K. Graves Mabel K. Graves, Olney, Ill., 89, passed away on April 29, 2010. She was born on August 11, 1920, in Richland County, the daughter of Edgar and Laura (Wiles) Kermicle. She married the late Melvin E. Graves on April 6, 1943, in St. Charles, Mo. The couple operated Clover Farms Dairy in southeast Illinois near Dundas for many years. The 340-cow REAP herd is now operated by their sons, Jimmy, Jerry and Tony Graves, and Tony’s son, Walter, and Jimmy’s son, Ryan. Graves was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church in Olney.

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Norris Young Norris Young, Troy, Ohio, 89, passed away on June 2, 2010, at his residence. He was born on February 7, 1921, to Bill and Bessie (Myers) Young and married 61 years to Mary Alice Cusac Young, who preceded him in death 10 months ago. Norris was a third generation Jersey breeder and operated Indian Creek Farm in western Ohio. He enjoyed showing and exhibited Registered Jerseys at the local, state and national levels. He was the first to exhibit a cow that won her class two consecutive years at the National Dairy Con(continued to page 85)

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All American Schedule, Deadline Dates Announced The finest Registered Jerseys™ on the face of the earth will take center stage when The 58th All American Jersey Show & Sale returns to the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky., November 6 to 8. Last year’s All American at the Kentucky Exposition Center assembled over 500 Registered Jerseys™ with an estimated market value exceeding $3 million under one roof. The first and second place entries in each class will be named the All American and Reserve All American winners for 2010 by the American Jersey Cattle Association. More than 700 entries are expected for the open division of The All American Jersey Show. The show on November 8 will be judged by Hank Van Exel, Lodi, Calif. His consultant will be Tom McCauley, Lowell, Mich. The 57th National Jersey Jug Futurity will be held on November 7 and will offer an estimated $11,000 in premiums, Judging the show will be Robert Jarrell, Corbyville, Ont. His consultant will be Michael Hurst, Waynesville, Ohio. The judge for The All American Junior Jersey Show on Saturday, November 6, will be Craig Padgett, Waynesville, Ky.

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Dale Turner, Jr., Danville, Ky., will be the consultant. Premiums and awards totaling nearly $50,000 will be offered for the three shows. Entry deadline is September 20. Premium lists and entry forms are available online at www.livestockexpo.org or can be requested by calling 502/5953166. Two sales, both managed by Jersey Marketing Service of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, will occur that same weekend. The 58th All American Jersey Sale, the premier showcase for Registered Jersey™ genetics in the United States, will offer approximately 70 lots on the evening of November 7. A total of 35 Registered Jersey™ heifers will be offered to youth between seven and 20 years of age in the 53rd Pot O’Gold Sale. Cow’s Match® Jersey Blend is the Presenting Sponsor of the 2010 Pot O’Gold Sale. Selections for both sales are now in progress. Contact JMS Manager Dan Bauer at 614/216-5862 or Sally Stine at 614/322-4473, for more information. All events will be held at the Kentucky Exposition Center, conveniently located near the Louisville airport. The schedule is: Saturday, November 6 8:00 a.m. The 58th All American

Junior Jersey Show, Freedom Hall 4:30 p.m. 53rd Pot O’Gold Sale, presented by Cow’s Match Jersey Blend®, Newmarket Hall 7:00 p.m. All American Junior Banquet, South Wing Conference Center Sunday, November 7 12:00 Noon Selection of Junior Dairy Show Supreme Champion 1:00 p.m. 57th National Jersey Jug Futurity, Freedom Hall 4:15 p.m. Pre-sale sponsored social 5:00 p.m. 58th All American Jersey Sale, West Hall B Monday, November 8 7:30 a.m. The 58th All American Jersey Show, Freedom Hall, heifers show first Tuesday, November 9 After shows Selection of the Supreme Champion, Freedom Hall The Jersey headquarters for this year’s show is the Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport, adjacent to fairgrounds at Gate 4. Mention the NAILE Jersey show when making reservations: 502/637-2424. Other hotels located nearby include the (continued to page 88)

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gress in Waterloo, Iowa, and a 70-year exhibitor at the Miami County Fair in Ohio. His tradition of showing cattle has been carried on by his grandsons, Jacob, Joshua and Lucas Hershberger. Jacob showed JWH Councillers Sweet Pea to Junior All American Senior Two-Year-Old honors in 2004 and Lucas showed Rossland AJ Selina to Reserve Junior All American Milking Senior Yearling honors last fall. Young was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association, the Miami Valley Jersey Breeders Association, Miami County Farm Bureau, Cove Spring Grange and Cove Spring Church. He was a 4-H advisor for many years. Young was inducted into the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame in 1983. In addition to his three grandsons, he is survived by two daughters, Alice Young and Janie (Bill) Hershberger; a granddaughter, Alicia Hershberger; two great-granddaughters, Emma and Ella Hershberger; brother-in-law and sisterin-law, Bill and Mary Ann Cusac; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents and wife, Norris was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Young Merritt. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373, or Cove Spring Church of Troy.

William H. Johnson William H. “Bill” Johnson, Manassas, Va., 82, passed away on July 3, 2010. He was born to the late Wheatley and Dorothy Haydon Johnson in Manassas on August 25, 1927. He graduated from Osbourn High School, attended the University of Maryland and earned a degree from Virginia Tech in 1951. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Johnson and his family operated Clover Hill West and bred Registered Jerseys using the CHW prefix. The farm was a contract advertiser in the Jersey Journal and used the slogan, “Where the Cows are Content being Profitable.” The herd ranked nationally for production among its peers for many years and milked many Hall of Fame cows. A standout from the herd at Clover Hill West was Dynamic Generator Gigi, Excellent-92%, who had lifetime credits of 187,871 lbs. milk, 8,624 lbs. fat and 6,253 lbs. protein in 13 lactations. Another star performer from the herd was Dynamic Duncan Beam, Excellent-94%, who was named Reserve National Grand Champion in 1990. Clover Hill West was a routine conaugust 2010

signor to leading Jersey sales, including The All American Jersey Sale, the National Heifer Sale, the Kentucky National Sale, the Summer Splash Sale, the Breeder’s Choice Sale and the Spring Valley Sale. The farm was a charter member of Project Equity and contributed gifts at the Research Pioneer level to the AJCC Research Foundation. The farm sponsored awards at The All American Jersey Show under the Wheatley Johnson name for many years. The farm was dispersed in July 2001, with buyers from 20 states making purchases. Johnson was a member of the American

Jersey Cattle Association and the Prince William Veterans Farm Club. He served as president of the Prince William Farm Bureau and sat on the board of the Maryland Virginia Milk Producers Association. He was a member of the Virginia Tech Hokie Club and an avid sports fan, especially when rooting for the Virginia Tech football team. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Doris K. Johnson; two sons, Keith (Anita) Johnson and Richard (Annie) Johnson; two brothers, Marshall Johnson of Richmond and Joseph Johnson of Manassas; (continued to page 88)

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Picture Policy of the Jersey Journal

What do pictures of your Jerseys say about your herd? Nothing if the Jersey Journal doesn’t have a copy of the picture on file. Now that show season is in full swing, the Jersey Journal reminds breeders that pictures of any class winners, as well as second place if that animal went on to place as a champion, will be published with respective show reports, provided that a photographic print is sent to the office. Photographers do not automatically send your pictures to the Jersey Journal office. When picturing your animals, please request that a 5” x 7” color copy be sent to the Jersey Journal office. While you will incur the cost of this picture, the benefits will outweigh the cost in the long run. For example, if you decide to advertise that animal and the photograph is not on file, we will have to order it from the photographer. This is more expensive than ordering a print for the Journal files at the time the pictures are first made. Please note, in following copyright laws, the Jersey Journal must have a photographic print from the photographer

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in the office to use it for publication. A scanned reprint from a third party will not be accepted. Make the most of your investment in

herd promotion by getting your animals professionally pictured. Ask your photographer to send an additional copy to the Jersey Journal.

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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Advertise in the Jersey Journal today! Start a 1 inch ad for as little as $35/month Call 614/861-3636 ext. 335, 336 or 319

K&R Jerseys

Randy and Kari Drinkall & Family 23683 Cty. Rd. 13, Rushford, MN 55971 Phone 507/864-2170 Email krjersey@acegroup.cc

Pennsota Jerseys Visitors Always Welcome!

Dale and Judy Mill and Family 30001 Cty. Road 109, Lewiston, MN 55952 Phone: 507/523-3506

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

Nobledale Farm

Registered Jerseys since 1888 RR 2, Gillett, PA 16925 Stuart and Elaine Phone/Fax 570/537-2066 Barn 570/537-2308 • Steve 570/537-2314 E-mail: senoble@npacc.net

Vanderfeltz jerseys Visitors Welcome

Joe and Melinda VanderFeltz RR 1, Box 1255, Lawton, PA 18828 570/934-2406 • Fax 570/934-0124 E-mail vanfel2@epix.net

Stoney Hollow Jerseys Don, Jill, Garrett, and Jason Stonerook RD 1, Box 130, Martinsburg, PA 16662 Phone: 814/793-3059 Email: jstonerook@dishmail.net

Four Springs Jerseys

J. Craig and Susan Wicker 2147 Upper Brush Valley Road Centre Hall, PA 16828 814/364-9807 A REAP Herd • Equity Investor

JEMI Jerseys

“We show our milk cows and milk our show cows.”

Jeff and Michele Reasner

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

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All American Schedule (continued from page 84)

Crown Plaza Hotel, adjacent to the fairgrounds at Gate 1 (877/227-6963 or 502/367-2251); the Best Western-Signature Inn East (502/267-8100); Country Inns & Suites (502/261-9434); Days Inn Central (800/937-3297); Microtel Inn (502/266-6590); and Signature InnSouth (502/968-4100). The All American Jersey Show & Sale is an annual production of the American Jersey Cattle Association, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Approximately 100 Jersey breeders from across the United States serve on Page 88

the All American planning committees, which meet annually in March. For more information on sponsorship opportunities associated with The All American, contact the AJCA Development Department at 614/322-4456.

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and seven grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church Building Fund, 0750 Wellington Road, Manassas, VA 20110.

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