June 2012 Jersey Journal by AJCA/NAJ/JMS

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

Volume 59 • No. 6 • June 2012 • ISSN: 0021-5953

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

New England Continues to Prepare for 23 Jersey Enthusiasts

AJCA-NAJ Meritorious Service Dr. Curtis P. Van Tassell

High Herds Ranked by JPI Average

AJCA-NAJ Meritorious Service Dr. H. Duane Norman

Lifetime Production to be Honored

AJCA-NAJ Annual Meeting Schedule

Making Management Matter at Yosemite Jersey Dairy

Exploring the “Foundation of the Breed”

Young Sire Availability Listing

Center Section: AJCA-NAJ Annual Report Celebrating 50 Years at the Kentucky National Show and Sale

70 76 California Spring Jersey Show

64 Ahlem Farms Partnership Sale

74 Kentucky National Show

60 Gold Nugget Sale

63 Michigan State Jersey Show

95 JerseyBid.com April Sale

94 New York Spring Dairy Carousel

70 Kentucky National Sale

92 New York Spring Dairy Carousel Junior Show

69 Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Calf Sale

88 Ohio Spring Dairy Expo 91 Ohio Spring Dairy Expo Junior Show

62 Michigan State Sale 58 Midwest Spring Special

92 Southern National Jersey Show 49 Minnesota Jersey Breeders

Leading Living Lifetime Production Honors

Appleton Farms, Ipswich, Mass., is the oldest, continually run farm in the United States. Established in 1636 by Samuel Appleton, the farm is now 1,000 acres of farmland owned by the Trustees of Reservations. Two of the cows that call Appleton Farms home are Meadow Winds Giller Sade and Winterplace Ressurection Willow. They are pictured in front of the historic Carriage House of Appleton Farms. At the end of June, Jersey enthusiasts from across the U.S. will converge on New England for the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings in North Conway, N.H. Coverage of the Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island herds begins on page 24.

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14 D&E Jerseys Donates High Genomic Heifer for Jersey Scholarship Funds

AJCA, NAJ Board Members

63 Donation Made to Jersey Youth Academy in Dr. H. Duane Norman’s Honor

Advertising Index

90 Get Transfers in Order for Junior Show Season

14 Along the Jersey Road

93 Heifer for 2012 Jersey Youth Academy Fundraiser to Honor Memory of Influential Breeders and Leaders 47 Judges Named for All American Show 56 July 1 is AJCA Scholarship Deadline 14 Junior Awards Available 14 Memorial Gifts Received 97 Preserving and Advancing Jersey Cattle Genetics

86 Advertising Rates 10 Calendar 17 Editorial 6

Field Service Staff

99 In Memoriam 48 Jersey Jargon 6

Jersey Journal Subscription Rates

100, 101, 102 Journal Shopping Center 14 New JerseySite

54 Winners of the Hilmar Cheese Yield Trophy

10 Registration Fees

52 Winners of the President’s Trophy

10 Type Appraisal Schedule

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

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

AJCA-NAJ Area Representatives Director of Field Services: Kristin A. Paul, 209/4025679 (mobile); 608/754-3164 (office/fax); kpaul@ usjersey.com. Wisconsin, northern California. Sara Barlass, 614/256-6502 (mobile); 315/824-0349 (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, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, east Tennessee, Virginia. Allen J. Carter, 559/259-7825 (mobile); 951/925-0742 (phone); 614/322-4488 (fax); acarter@usjersey.com. Arizona, California, New Mexico. Patty Holbert, 270/205-1300 (mobile); 270/325-4352 (fax); pholbert@usjersey.com. Kentucky and Ohio. Londa Johnson, 614/296-3621 (mobile); ljohnson@ usjersey.com. Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota

and South Dakota. Chris Lundgren, 614/313-5818 (mobile); clundgren@ usjersey.com. Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. 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, Michigan. Kate Rector, 614/216-9727 (mobile); 614/322-4474 krector@usjersey.com Idaho, Montana, Nevada, 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 Louie Cozzitorto, 209/765-7187 (mobile); lcozzitorto@ usjersey.com. Paul Graybill, 614/935-3815 (mobile); pgraybill@usjersey.com.

Patty Holbert, above Londa Johnson, above Greg Lavan, 614/216-8838 (mobile); glavan@usjersey.com Chris Lundgren, above Elizabeth Moss, above

American Jersey Cattle Association Board of Directors Officers President: Robert Bignami, 24540 Clark Ave., Orland, CA 95963-8018. Phone 530/865-5612 (office), 530/5195612 (mobile); bob@brentwoodfarms.com. Vice President: Richard A. Doran Jr., 3342 Bush River Rd., Newberry, SC 29108. Phone 803/924-1466; bushriver@aol.com. Directors Jamie Bansen, 3695 SE Lafayette Hwy., Dayton, OR 97114. Phone 971/237-4164; jbansen@gmail.com. Eleventh District. 2013. Robin Denniston-Keller, 6476 N. Bergen Rd., Byron, NY 14422-9519. Phone 585/548-2299; rdenkeljerseys@ aol.com. Second District. 2014. Richard A. Doran Jr., see above. Sixth District. 2012. Ralph Frerichs, 5730 Mueller Rd., La Grange, TX 78945-4226. Phone 979/249-5405; frerichs@cvctx. com. Eighth District. 2012. W. Phil Gordon, 1304 S. Harkless Dr., Apt. C-7, Syracuse, IN 46567. Phone 574/361-7214; gordonfarms1304@ yahoo.com. Seventh District. 2014.

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. 2014. 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. 2014. Charles Steer, 1040 Banks Levey Rd., Cottage Grove, TN 38224. Phone 731/782-3463; sunbow@wk.net. Fifth District. 2013.

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. 2015. Robert Bignami, 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.

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. 2015. 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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Editor: Kimberly A. Billman Senior Writer: Michele Ackerman Assistant Editors: Tracie Hoying, Whittney Smith

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ABS Global...........................................16, 37, 42 Accelerated Genetics................................. 15, 91 Agri Laboratories, LTD.............................46, 100 Ahlem Farms Partnership................................ 21 All-Lynns Jerseys............................................... 81 Alta Genetics/Jerseyland Sires.................... 4, 61 American Jersey Cattle Assoc......... 100, 101, 102 Ameri-Milk Jerseys........................................... 89 Androgenics..................................................... 94 Appleridge Jerseys.......................................... 59 Appleton Farm.................................................. 34 Avi-Lanche Jerseys.......................................... 11 Avon Road Jersey Farm.................................. 89 Bachelor Farms................................................ 76 Biltmore Farms................................................. 46 Brass Bell Farm................................................ 48 Brentwood Farms............................................... 2 Budjon Farms................................................... 53 Buttercrest Jerseys.......................................... 69 CalfTel Hutches................................................ 59 California Jerseys.....2, 11, 21, 64, 66, 87, 98, 99 Cantendo Acres............................................... 90 Cedar Mountain Jerseys.................................. 40 Cedarcrest Farms............................................ 56 Cinnamon Ridge Dairy..................................... 84 Circle S Jerseys............................................... 40 Clauss Dairy Farm........................................... 64 Clover Patch Dairy........................................... 90 Cloverfield Jerseys........................................... 62 Covington Jerseys............................................ 97 Crescent Farm................................................. 41 Crossbrook Farm............................................. 56 D&E Jerseys.................................................... 11 DLH Jersey Farm LLC..................................... 92 Dar-Re Farm Ltd.............................................. 90 DeMents Jerseys............................................. 47 Den-Kel Jerseys................................................. 7 Diamond S Farm.............................................. 63 Domino Jerseys .............................................. 48 Dreamroad Jerseys.......................................... 48 Dutch Hollow Farm........................................... 71 Edn-Ru Jerseys................................................ 68 Ferrisdale Farm................................................ 32 Fire-Lake Jerseys............................................. 64 Forest Glen Jerseys........................................... 3 Fort Morrison Jerseys...................................... 27 Four Springs Jerseys....................................... 68 Frederick Farms Inc.......................................... 68 Genex............................................................... 65 Goff Dairy......................................................... 93 Golden Meadows Jerseys................................ 99 Grammer Jersey Farm..................................... 90 Grazeland Jerseys Ltd..................................... 90 Hallet Dairy Farm LLC..................................... 89 Hav’s Farm....................................................... 27 Heartland Jerseys, Inc. ................................. 104 Heinz Jerseys................................................... 89 Her-Man Jerseys.............................................. 63 Hettinga Jerseys.............................................. 84 Hi-Land Farms................................................. 38 High Lawn Farm............................................... 39 Highland Farms, Inc......................................... 35 Highland Jersey Farm...................................... 90 Hilmar Jerseys................................................. 66

Holmes Farm.................................................... 28 Huffard Dairy Farms......................................... 95 Hy-Capacity Jerseys........................................ 74 Illinois Jerseys............................................ 47, 93 Illinois State Sale.............................................. 86 Iowa Jerseys........................................51, 84, 97 Irishtown Acres................................................. 68 JEMI Jerseys.................................................... 68 JVB Red Hot Jerseys....................................... 84 JerseyAuctionLive.com.................................. 100 JerseyBid.com................................................ 101 Jersey Journal......................................55, 85, 86 Jersey Young Sire Program............................ 102 Jersey Marketing Service..............43, 44, 45, 86 Journal Shopping Center...............100, 101, 102 K&R Jerseys.................................................... 63 Kenny Farm...................................................... 68 Kentucky Jersey Cattle Club............................ 72 Lacamas Dairy................................................. 60 Land O’Lakes Animal Milk Products................ 73 Lands at Hillside Farm, The............................. 68 Lawtons Jersey Farm....................................... 48 Lindsay’s Pine Hill Jerseys............................... 90 Livestock Exporters Association of U.S.A........ 72 Lucky Hill Jersey Farm..................................... 41 Lyon Jerseys.................................................... 51 Mapleline Farm................................................ 25 Margandale Jersey Farm................................. 90 Martin Dairy LLC.............................................. 67 Mason Farm....................................................... 8 McKee Jersey Farm......................................... 99 Messmer Jersey Farm..................................... 49 Michigan Jersey Cattle Club............................ 84 Mill Ridge Jerseys............................................ 68 Mills Jerseys..................................................... 93 Minnesota Jerseys........................................... 63 Molly Brook Farms........................................... 40 National Heifer Sale.............................43, 44, 45 Nettle Creek Jerseys........................................ 90 New England Jerseys.......................................... New York Jerseys...........7, 38, 48, 56, 57, 59, 71 Nic-Nat/Buckshot Jerseys................................ 75 Nobledale Farm................................................ 68 Normandell Farms........................................... 20 Norse Star Summer Hummer Sale............ 12, 13 Oakhaven Jerseys........................................... 90 Ohio Jerseys........................................49, 69, 90 Oomsdale Farm Inc.......................................... 48 Oregon Jerseys................................3, 67, 74, 95 Owens Farms Inc............................................. 89

Select Sires, Inc.................................9, 102, 103 Semex......................................................77, 101 Senn-Sational Jerseys..................................... 89 Shan-Mar Jerseys............................................ 68 Shenandoah Jerseys....................................... 95 Shining Star Dairy............................................ 75 Signature Cattle............................................... 49 Silver Maple Farms.......................................... 33 Silver Mist Farm............................................... 74 Silver Spring Farm........................................... 48 Smith Haven Dairy........................................... 63 Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc.................................... 90 Spring Valley Farm........................................... 89 Springdale Jersey Farm................................... 32 Spruce Row Jerseys........................................ 68 St. Jacobs/ABC................................................ 37 Steinhauers Jerseys........................................ 89 Stoney Hollow Jerseys..................................... 68 Sturdy Built..................................................... 102 Sugar Grove Jerseys....................................... 95 Summit Farm.................................................... 84 Sun Valley Jerseys........................................... 74 Sunbow Jerseys............................................... 84 Sunset Canyon Jerseys................................... 74 Taylor Jersey Farm Inc..................................... 81 Three Valleys Jerseys...................................... 95 Tierney Farm Jerseys...................................... 48 Trans-America Genetics................................. 100 University of Connecticut................................. 46 Unkefer Jersey Dairy........................................ 90 Vanderfeltz Jerseys.......................................... 68 Viking Genetics.................................................. 9 Waverly Farm................................................... 47 White Rock Jerseys......................................... 31 Wickstrom Jersey Farm................................... 98 Wilsonview Dairy.............................................. 74 Wisconsin Jerseys.........................53, 75, 81, 89 Yosemite Jersey Dairy..................................... 87 Youngs Jersey Dairy Inc................................... 90 This index is provided as an additional service. The Jersey Journal assumes no liability for errors or omissions. The Jersey Journal does not guarantee quality, delivery time, or availability of items ordered from commercial advertisers. Any advertisements for sales before the 20th of the month of the publication cannot be guaranteed.

Page Crest Jerseys.......................................... 72 Pennsota Jerseys............................................. 63 Pennsylvania Jerseys................................. 20, 68 Queen-Acres Farm.......................................... 89 Reflections of Maple Downs Sale.................... 57 Richardson Family Farm.................................. 42 River Valley Dairy............................................. 93 Riverside-F Farms............................................ 68 Rowzee Jersey Farm....................................... 94 Schirm Jersey Farm......................................... 90 Scotch View Farms.......................................... 48 Seacord Farm.................................................. 38

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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. J u ne — Ve r m o n t ; M a i n e, M a s s a c h u s e t t s, Connecticut and New Hampshire; Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Delaware; Idaho and Utah; North Carolina; Kansas, Oklahoma and Colorado. July—New York; Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana; Texas; Florida, southern Georgia and South Carolina. August—Northern Georgia; Tennessee and Kentucky; Ohio and Michigan. S eptember — A r k a n s a s a n d M i s s o u r i ; Pennsylvania and New Jersey; Indiana and Illinois.

Deadlines

JUNE 30—National Jersey Jug Futurity yearling and two-year-old fees due on 2013 and 2014 entries. JULY 1—Applications for National Jersey Youth Scholarships due. AUG. 1—Deadline to register and/or transfer animals for the All American Junior Jersey Show. AUG. 9—USDA genetic evaluations released. SEPT. 20—National Jersey Jug Futurity final payments due on 2012 entries. OCT. 15—Applications due for National Jersey Queen contest.

Sales

JUNE 5-6—Knolle Cattle Company

Dispersal, Sandia, Texas; Sale co-managed by Cattle Exchange and Goldenburg Consulting Inc. JUNE 9—CRAIG-MOOR DISPERSAL, at the farm, North Bangor, N.Y.; 10:30 a.m. (EST); for more information contact Eric Craig at 518/232-2770. JUNE 16—SENN-SATIONAL PRODUCTION SALE, Senn-Sational Jersey Farm, Newberry, S.C.; 10:30 a.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. JUNE 23—COW POWER SALE, Den-Kel Jerseys, Byron, N.Y.; 1:00 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. J U N E 2 6 — J E R S E Y B I D. C O M I N T E R N E T AUCTION, closing begins at 1:30 p.m. (EST) sale managed by Jersey Marketing Service; catalog at www.JerseyBid.com. JUNE 30—55 th NATIONAL HEIFER SALE, Fryeburg Fairgrounds, Fryeburg, Maine; 4:00 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. JULY 7—Norse Star Summer Hummer Sale, Norse Star Jerseys, Westby, Wis.; 12:00 noon (CST); Avonlea Genetics, sale mgr.; Chris Hill, auctioneer. JULY 20—ILLINOIS STATE SALE, Nevel Jersey Farm, Winslow, Ill.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. JULY 21—NORTH CAROLINA POT OF GOLD SALE, Piedmont Jerseys, Lincolnton, N.C.; 10:00 a.m. (EST). JULY 21—Reflections of Maple Downs Sale, Maple Downs Farm, Middleburgh, N.Y.; Cattle Exchange and Maple-Downs Farms Il., sale mgr. J U LY 2 4 — J E R S E Y B I D. C O M I N T E R N E T AUCTION, closing begins at 1:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; catalog at www.JerseyBid.com. AU G . 2 8 — J E R S E Y B I D. C O M I N T E R N E T AUCTION, closing begins at 1:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; catalog at www.JerseyBid.com. SEPT. 3—BUSH RIVER & TREASURE CHEST COMBINATION XIII SALE, Newberry S.C.; Jersey

Registration Fees Effective April 1, 1999

InfoJersey.com Applications Member Non-Member

All Other Applications Member Non-Member

Under six (6) months................................................ $15.00 $17.00 Applications 1-50.............................. $12.00 $14.00 Applications 51-200............................ 10.00 12.00 Applications over 200 on REGAPP....................................................... 7.00 (All figures based on calendar year) 6-12 months............................................ 17.00 20.00 19.00 22.00 12-24 months.......................................... 22.00 25.00 24.00 27.00 Over 24 months...................................... 30.00 35.00 32.00 37.00 Dead Animals May Be Registered For A Fee of $5.00 Duplicate or Corrected Certificates Will Be Issued For A Fee of $5.00

Transfer Fees Effective 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.

Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. SEPT. 3—DIXIE INVITATIONAL & SOUTHEAST HEIFER GROWERS NORTH SALE, Newberry S.C.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey. com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. SEPT. 6—WESTERN NATIONAL JERSEY SALE, Salem, Ore.; 7:00 p.m. (PST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. SepT. 22—New York Fall Sale, Broome County Agricultural Center, Whitney Point, N.Y.; 11:00 a.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. S E P T. 2 4 — J E R S E Y B I D. C O M I N T E R N E T AUCTION, closing begins at 1:30 p.m. (EST) sale managed by Jersey Marketing Service; catalog at www.JerseyBid.com. SEPT. 25—76th Vermont State Sale, North Haverhill, N.H.; 10:30 a.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. OCT. 2—Top of the World Sale, Madison, Wis.; 7:00 p.m. (CST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. OCT. 4—Dairyland Protein Sale, Rock County Fairgrounds, Janesville, Wis.; 10:30 a.m. (CST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. OCT. 20—Ohio Fall Production Sale, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, Ohio; 10:30 a.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. O C T. 2 3 — J E R S E Y B I D. C O M I N T E R N E T AUCTION, closing begins at 1:30 p.m. (EST) sale managed by Jersey Marketing Service; catalog at www.JerseyBid.com. NOV. 3—55th Pot O’Gold Sale, Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, Ky.; 4:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. NOV. 4—The 60 th All American Jersey SALE, West Exhibit Hall, Louisville, Ky.; 5:00 p.m (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. N OV. 2 7 — J E R S E Y B I D. C O M I N T E R N E T AUCTION, closing begins at 1:30 p.m. (EST) sale managed by Jersey Marketing Service; catalog at www.JerseyBid.com

Meetings and Expositions

JUNE 27-30—ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC., North Conway Grand Hotel, Conway, N.H. JUNE 29—ANNUAL MEETINGS OF NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC., North Conway Grand Hotel, North Conway, N.H.; 3:00 p.m. J U N E 3 0 — A N N UA L M E E T I N G O F T H E AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION., North Conway Grand Hotel, North Conway, N.H.; 7:30 a.m. JUNE 30—OHIO JERSEY BREEDERS PICNIC, Hosted by Tim Rawn and Family, Lancaster, Ohio. JULY 9-11—WISCONSIN FARM TECHNOLOGY DAYS, Breezy Hills Dairy, Dallas, Wis. JULY 15-19—ADSA-ASAS JOINT ANNUAL MEETING, Phoenix, Ariz. JULY 16-20—MICHIGAN DAIRY EXPO, Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education, MSU, East Lansing, Mich. JULY 21—MARYLAND JERSEY FIELD DAY, Frederick Fairgrounds, Frederick, Md. JULY 21—NORTH CAROLINA AND VIRGINIA FIELD DAY, Piedmont Jerseys, Lincolnton, N.C.; 10:00 a.m. AUG. 15-16—National Mastitis Council Regional Meeting, Holiday Inn City Centre, Sioux Falls, S.D. For more information visit http:// (continued to page 61)

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Patrick and Jennifer (Drinkall) Skiba, Silver Star Jerseys, North Branch, Minn., welcomed their third child, Andrew John Skiba, on March 16, 2012. He weighed 9 lbs. 12 oz. and was 21 ¼ in. long. Andrew is also welcomed home by his big brother Peter, 6, and older sister Abigail, 3. Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Diane Drinkall, J & D Dairy, Lanesboro, Minn. Paternal grandparents are David and Kathleen Skiba, Diamond S Farm, North Branch, Minn. Great Grandparents include Lyle and the late Violet Drinkall, Drinkall Jerseys, Lanesboro, Minn., Harold and Arlene Jensen, of Rochester, Minn., Sophie and the late Walter Skiba, Mounds View, Minn. and Lorraine and the late Victor Louis, Cambridge, Minn. Harper Ryan Lancaster was born April 27, 2012. The 7 lb. 6 oz. baby girl was 21 inches long and is the third child for Ryan and Freynie Lancaster, Royalty Ridge Jerseys, Tillamook, Ore. She was welcomed home by brother Logan, 6, and sister Tatum, 4. Paternal grandparents are Jay and the late Diane Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash. Maternal grandmother is Barb BoschSeaholm, Tillamook, Ore. George Malkemus and Anthony Yurgaitis, Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn., are not only featured in this month’s Jersey Journal as part of the New England profile section (page 23), earlier this year they were also featured in the magazine Country Living. The article was titled “20 Reasons Country is Hot Right Now” and featured the president and vicepresident of Manolo Blahnik USA and owners of Arethusa Farm as #16 on the list. This was the second annual feature from the magazine as a “tribute to the people, places, and products revolutionizing what country means today.”

Memorial Gifts Received Gifts to the Russell-Malnati Scholarship Fund in memory of Dr. J. J. Malnati were Page 14

New JerseySites T h e f o l l ow i n g b r e e d e r h a s launched a new website on the JerseySites link on the USJersey home page. You can find it directly at: Ly l e S t a n l e y Tr a c e , L e e , Fla., David Roffey, DVM, and Maggie Murphy Roffey, at http:// lylestanleytrace.usjersey.com. Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n o n JerseySites, contact the Journal staff at 614/322-4470.

received in May from Ray and Margaret Schooley, Marshfield, Mo., and the Holbrook Family, Murfreesboro, Tenn.

D & E Jerseys Donates High Genomic Heifer for Jersey Scholarship Funds A daughter of the sixth-high cow in the United States for genomic Jersey Performance Index™ will sell in the 55th National Heifer Sale for the benefit of the national Jersey scholarship funds. D&E Merchant Virtue 22230-ET has been donated by American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) Master Breeders Don and Elsa Sherman, Hilmar, Calif., to sell on June 30 at the fairgrounds in Fryeburg, Maine. Proceeds are designated for the AJCA Educational Fund, established in 2003 to provide additional educational funding for Jersey youth in conjunction with existing scholarship funds. This is the second major contribution to the national Jersey scholarships by the Shermans. Sale proceeds and A.I. royalties from D&E Rebel Scholar-ET, sold in the 2005 All American Jersey Sale, previously benefited the scholarship funds. D&E Merchant Virtue 22230-ET has a GJPI of +197 and carries a bull contract from Jerseyland Sires. She is sired by Sunset Canyon Merchant-ET, GJPI +176. Her dam is All Lynns Impuls VirtueET, Very Good-88% with 18,030 lbs.

milk, 861 lbs. fat and 637 lbs. protein on her first lactation beginning at 1 year, 10 months of age. Ranked #6 with a GJPI of +238, “Virtue” is out of D&E Paramount Violet, the cow that stood at the top of the GJPI list a year ago. Appraised Excellent with records to 27,600 lbs. milk, “Violet” has 29 sons in A.I. programs, including the highest bull on the NAAB G-code list, All Lynns Legal Visionary-ET. She also has 22 daughters and granddaughters among the top 500 females ranked by genomic Jersey Performance Index™ for May. The third dam is D&E Abe Violet, Excellent-90% with five lactations averaging 21,714-981-776 m.e. She has 76 progeny recorded with the AJCA. “Elsa and I hope that because of her interesting pedigree, this heifer creates lots of interest for a cause we believe in deeply,” said Sherman. The National Heifer Sale has provided annual financial support for AJCA youth development programs since 1958. Call 614/322-4473 to request catalogs by mail from the sale manager, Jersey Marketing Service. The catalog will be posted online after June 11.

Junior Awards Available Throughout the year, awards for shows, production and judging contests are provided by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) at events specifically for Jersey juniors. For junior shows at county, district, and state levels, the AJCA will provide ribbons for the first, second, and third place animals, plus a Grand Champion rosette. In addition to the rosette, a special award is provided for the Grand Champion at state fairs and AJCA-designated regional shows. Awards are also provided for showmanship contests exclusively for Jersey juniors. Awards must be requested annually. Contact the AJCA Director of Development at 614/322-4456, at least two weeks in advance of the event. Regretfully, requests made within two weeks of the show date cannot be filled. JERSEY JOURNAL

Where The Best Bulls Are Bennet Cassell is renowned for getting down to brass get real about where the best bulls are. tacks, especially about genetic progress. “The answer to the role the youngster plays [in a breeding During an interview May 16 for “This Month in Jersey program] depends on how good he is,” he said. “The way to Genomics,” the emeritus professor at Virginia Tech and find that out is that you list the genomic-tested young bulls contributor to Hoard’s Dairyman for 24 years, said this: alongside the progeny-tested bulls for which semen is also “The progeny test available and you simply gives us accuracy but sort them on JPI, or Net at the expense of time. Merit, or whatever index Across all bulls, what is appropriate for your we’re going to find is plan. that the genomic-tested “You use the ones at young bulls that don’t the top. And you don’t have daughters are going worry so much about to have higher genetic how old they are, you merit because they are worry how good they are. progeny of the current “If that top bull is progeny-tested bulls and a proven bull and he we’re choosing the best outranks every genomicprogeny of the current tested young bull, he progeny-tested bulls to Figure 1. Comparison of average genomic Jersey Performance IndexTM certainly should have use as youngsters.” for all active A.I. bulls (N=132), top 25% active A.I. bulls (N=34), an important role in NAAB G-code bulls (N=158) and top 25% G-code bulls (N=40) a breeding program. There are more Jersey at April 2010, 2011 and 2012. bulls marketed by NAAB However, if the first 28 members that do not have daughter information in their bulls are all young bulls, so be it. There’s your future. They genetic evaluation (“the youngsters”) than progeny-tested are the best decisions. Use them. active A.I. bulls. In a very short time, the gap in average “Now to use those youngsters wisely, you have JPI of active A.I. bulls and G-code bulls has become a gulf to limit their use,” Cassell cautioned. With gPTA (Figure 1). Compared to Reliabilities of around the trendline for active If you are going to limit yourself to the progeny-tested 60%, their “reliabilities A.I. bulls, the genetic bulls, you’re going to be behind the leading edge of genetic are not comparable merit of G-code bulls improvement on average. with the reliability of looks like an airplane Bennet Cassell, Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech progeny-tested bulls.” leaving the runway. The “This Month in Jersey Genomics,” May 16, 2012 In a 100-cow herd, he difference between the recommends breeding to top 25% of each group is widening. produce five (5) heifers per genomic-tested young sire. At The answer to the question, are genomic proofs good this level of use, “there is less risk of major and unfavorable enough, is emerging. As reported last month on this page, changes in genetic merit as progeny data become available.” In the final analysis, today’s best bulls can be young or the difference in average JPITM of the 81 genomic-tested bulls that had their first daughter proof in April was a drop old, daughter proven or genomic tested. “If you’ve got a of seven points, with little re-ranking among the top 25. proven bull that ranks right up there with the genomic tested “I am comfortable in the results I’ve seen so far that ones, genetically he’s their equal, he’s their competition,” Dr. people are justified in placing their faith in genomic Cassell pointed out. “So age alone isn’t a deciding factor. predictions,” Dr. Cassell said in the interview. “But if you are going to limit yourself to the progeny Three years into the practical use of genomic evaluations tested bulls, you’re going to be using older bulls and you’re to improve dairy cattle, the early adoption phase is drawing going to be behind the leading edge of genetic improvement to a close. In Bennet Cassell’s way of thinking, it’s time to on average.” june 2012

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AWARD FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE

Dr. H. Duane Norman

r. H. Duane Norman, Fulton, Md., has been named the recipient of the Award for Meritorious Service presented by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ). This award is given annually to a living individual who, in the joint opinion of the Boards of Directors of the national Jersey organizations, has made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed and the livelihood of Jersey owners in the United States through research, education, development, marketing, or other significant activities of the allied dairy industry. The presentation will be made on June 29, 2012, at the Jersey Breeders’ Banquet during the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings in North Conway, N.H. Dr. Norman’s distinguished career as a geneticist in the dairy industry spans more than four decades and his roots in the Jersey business have made him a friend to the Jersey breed. He has pioneered many of the genetic tools that have advanced the dairy industry domestically and made it a shining example for the rest of the world. Dr. Norman has been an animal research geneticist with USDA since 1970 and led the team at the Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory (AIPL) for 23 years beginning in 1988. He officially retired from the laboratory in December 2011 but continues to oversee research projects on a part-time basis. Under his leadership, the charge of AIPL moved from a simple evaluation of yield traits to complex evaluations of yield, fitness and health traits, including conformation, longevity, fertility, calving ease, stillbirth and mastitis resistance. He generated the first genetic-economic indexes to rank bulls and cows and later extended these indexes to include type. More recently, he was at the helm when AIPL undertook the incorporation of genotyping information in genetic evaluations. In a letter supporting his nomination for the award, Maurice E. Core, former executive secretary for the Jersey organizations, expressed his opinion of Dr. Norman as being one of the two men who exerted the greatest influence on Jersey breed progress over the past 45 years. The other person of

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influence was the late J.F. Cavanaugh. Dr. Norman’s impact on the Jersey breed through his own research, or research performed under his direction, has led to genetic improvements for milk yield of 1.5% annually over the past 25 years. In 1985, standardized production for the Jersey breed stood at 12,685 lbs. milk and 601 lbs. fat. Last year, breed average was 18,633 lbs. milk, 889 lbs. fat and 676 lbs. protein. Nearly 60% of this gain can be attributed to genetics. Dr. Norman’s appreciation for dairy cattle—and Jerseys in particular—was established early in life as he grew up on a Registered Jersey farm in Liberty, Pa., that is now known as Normadell Farms and operated by his brothers, Ernest and David, and their families. As a youngster, Dr. Norman was active in 4-H and took a special interest in dairy judging. His first homebred cow, Beacons Aster Jessie, was named Grand Champion of the Pennsylvania All-American Junior Jersey Show in 1959, 1961 and 1962. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Pennsylvania State University and then obtained a Ph.D. in dairy cattle

breeding from Cornell University. He joined the staff at USDA in Beltsville, Md., in 1970. Among his first career achievements was the formulation of the Modified Contemporary Comparison (MCC) in 1971. MCC was used to calculate Predicted Differences and Cow Indexes for milk and fat yields until 1989, when it was replaced with the Animal Model. MCC was a huge step in advancing genetic merit as it provided a more accurate weighting of data within and across herds, adjusted for genetic merit of herdmates, included multiple lactations per cow and, for the first time, incorporated ancestor information into bull proofs. MCC allowed for the comparison of bulls across time, regardless of where or when they were progeny tested, and improved the accuracy of sire evaluations. Dr. Norman foresaw the importance of incorporating protein in genetic evaluations long before the practice became an industry standard. He initiated a sire evaluation procedure that included protein and solids-notfats in 1977, even though few cows were being tested and little milk was being paid on the basis of components at that time. He believed that sire evaluations based even on limited data would boost interest in protein. The ability to include protein in the breeding program was one of several stimuli that sparked the revolution in multiple component pricing. Dr. Norman worked with his AIPL colleague Dr. Bennett Cassell to develop a Production Type Index (the predecessor of Jersey Performance Index) that combined type evaluations and production evaluations into a single, multi-trait index. In another project, he used Jersey data to complete the first comprehensive studies to determine the effect of individual appraisal traits on herd life and lifetime profitability. The information was used in the development of the AJCA mating program that is now JerseyMate, to recommend matings that maximize herd income. Dr. Norman initiated the Jersey Comparison Project to exchange Jersey semen and cooperatively progeny test young bulls in the United States and Denmark. The exchange provided early links between (continued to page 20)

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AWARD FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE

Dr. Curtis P. Van Tassell

r. Cur tis P. Van Tassell, Beltsville, Md., has been named the recipient of the Award for Meritorious Service presented by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ). This award is given annually to a living individual who, in the joint opinion of the Boards of Directors of the national Jersey organizations, has made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed and the livelihood of Jersey owners in the United States through research, education, development, marketing, or other significant activities of the allied dairy industry. The presentation will be made on June 29, at the Jersey Breeders’ Banquet held during the 2012 AJCANAJ Annual Meetings in North Conway, N.H. Van Tassell’s vision for what could be done with an emerging science— genotyping—has revolutionized the way in which dairy cattle are evaluated, managed and marketed in this country. As a research geneticist at the Bovine Functional Genomics Laboratory, Van Tassell led the development of the genotyping chips that are the basis of today’s genomic evaluations. For Jersey breeders, “Van Tassell” and “genomics” are nearly synonymous. Dr. Van Tassell was the principal investigator for a breed-funded study to characterize genetic markers in Jersey cattle based on single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) in 2005. The $20,000 investment was the largest ever for a single proposal funded by the AJCC Research Foundation and laid the groundwork for the breed’s first genotyping chip. Van Tassell has also spoken at several AJCA-NAJ functions to educate Jersey breeders about the science of genotyping and herald its potential to improve Jersey genetics. Van Tassell has hands-on experience with the working end of the cow too as he was raised on a dairy farm in New York that is still operated by his brother and his family. He earned a bachelor’s degree with honors and distinction in animal science from Cornell University in 1986 and then a master’s degree in animal breeding from Iowa State University three years later. He june 2012

returned to Cornell to earn his Ph.D. in animal breeding in 1994. His first career position was a research geneticist at the USDA-Animal Research Service (ARS) Meat and Animal Research Center at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. He joined the team at the Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory (AIPL) in Beltsville, Md., in 1996 and today has a joint appointment between AIPL and the Bovine Functional Genomics Laboratory. Van Tassell’s journey with genomics began when he sat in on a conference call among dairy cattle geneticists in 2004. The discussion focused on the inheritance of haplotypes—chunks of SNPs that are passed from parent to offspring—among dairy cattle. “When he saw the opportunities that whole-genome sequence information and resulting tools could provide, he galvanized his efforts and the teams he built around him, to bring genomics into practice for the dairy industry,” wrote Dr. Ronnie D. Green, who was Van Tassell’s national program leader at USDA-ARS and is now Vice Chancellor for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of

Nebraska. “I still recall him coming to see me early in the bovine genome sequencing project to outline his vision for ‘genome-proven’ dairy bulls. He saw it so clearly that it did not take much convincing me to be fully supportive. “He quickly gained the support of NAAB (National Association of Animal Breeders) and the consortium of industry partners to capitalize on the technology and the availability of the CDDR (Cooperative Dairy DNA Repository), gained the support of AIPL, which at the start was a bit skeptical, and then set off quickly to work with a great scientif ic consortium to develop and use the industry’s first high-density SNP chip.” Among the early hurdles for Van Tassell and his colleagues was convincing Illumina, the company that makes gene decoding machines, it was worth their effort to work with the dairy industry to market a genotyping chip that could track a relatively small 54,000 genetic markers. After months of emails and personal visits by Van Tassell, the company agreed and began to market the first dairy genotyping test—the Illumina Bovine SNP50. Official genomic evaluations for Jersey cattle based on the 50K test were first released in January 2009. The Jersey breed has since adopted several versions of a lower-density genotyping test and now uses the GeneSeek Genomic Profiler, which evaluates about 9,000 SNPs, as its lowercost genotyping test. Though the merits of genotyping are widely accepted by Jersey producers today, this has not always been the case. Early on, Van Tassell, his fellow geneticists and Jersey leaders were often questioned by dairy producers who were uncertain how the technology would impact their businesses. The road for success has been paved in part by Van Tassell’s staunch belief in the potential of genomics and his ability to bring all players on board for a common goal. Van Tassell has been requested to make special presentations on genotyping and genomics at conferences and other events (continued to page 21)

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the two populations and made it possible to compare genetics and slow increases in inbreeding. Since U.S. bulls ranked high for protein, global demand for semen increased dramatically from 45,000 units in 1985 to 1.1 million units in 2011. Through his involvement with organizations like the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA), the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, the National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB), the National Dairy Herd Improvement Association (NDHIA) and the Purebred Dairy Cattle Association, Dr. Norman has been a unifying force for the dairy industry. His steadfast focus has always been on improving traits that are economically important to dairy producers and increasing the accuracy of genetic evaluations. He has co-authored 500 publications, including 150 peer-reviewed manuscripts, made more than 300 presentations at international, national, state, district and university meetings and served on 70 industry committees. Dr. Norman has also found time for com-

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munity service over the years. He sat on the board of National Dairy Shrine (NDS) for nine years and presided over the organization in 2003. He also served the Maryland Jersey Cattle Club as president, secretary and board member and was the Pennsylvania Jersey Cattle Association representative on the Penn State Agricultural Council for 12 years. Dr. Norman was a strong advocate for youth programs, volunteering as a 4-H leader for 25 years and coaching county and state dairy bowl teams for many years. He helped the Jersey breed set research priorities through his service on the AJCA Research Advisory Committee, which spans more than three decades. The Norman family contributed to the AJCC Research Foundation at the Patron level in 1990 and Dr. Norman and his wife, Rosyln, continue to contribute to the cause by donating items to the foundation’s annual fundraising auction. Among the most recognized members of the dairy community, Dr. Norman is just one of two individuals to receive both the Distinguished Service Award and the Award for Meritorious Service from the national Jersey organizations. He also

received Research Award from NAAB in 1993, the Outstanding Service Award from NDHIA in 1999 and the Distinguished Service Award from the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists in 2009. ADSA has honored him with a number of laurels: the J. L. Lush Award in 1995, the Fellow Award in 2001, the Land O’Lakes Research Award in 2007 and the Distinguished Service Award in 2011. He also received a Decoration of Order of Merit from the Polish Ministry of Agriculture in 1986 and was named Guest of Honor by NDS in 2007 and Industry Person of the Year by World Dairy Expo in 2011. His laboratory was presented with the Government Technology Leadership Award from Government Executive magazine and a Hammer Award from former Vice President Al Gore. The team also earned the Distinguished Service Unit Award from USDA and the Superior Effort Technology Transfer Award from ARS. In his closing statement, Core wrote, “Dr. Norman is a most worthy candidate for the Award for Meritorious Service and I believe this is the year to do it following 42 years of valuable service to our industry.”

Shannon Gardner 814/257-8627 Secretary: Jessica Peters 814/282-5206 AJCA-NAJ Area Representative: Sara Barlass 614/256-6502 Visit us online at: http://pennsylvaniajerseys.usjersey.com

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across the country and abroad in Australia, Belgium, Brazil and Sweden. He was a featured speaker at World Dairy Expo in 2010 and made a presentati in Nairobi, Keyna, on on genomic opportunities in 2009 at the request of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. “I can witness Dr. Van Tassell’s rare ability to present a complex scientific subject in a manner that engages a lay audience,” wrote James Godfrey, Chief Executive, Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society. Van Tassell was a featured speaker at the 18th World Jersey Conference, which was hosted by the society on the Isle of Jersey in 2008. He also spoke to the legislative body of the States of Jersey, which was addressing a proposal to amend the laws to allow the importation of semen, much of it sourced from Jersey breeders in this country. “His enthusiasm for, and commitment to, his work was readily evident as he projected a vision of the practical utilization of this emerging scientific evaluation process in dairy cattle breeding,” continued Godfrey. “Dr. Van Tassell was one of several expert witnesses from the conference who met with the legislative scrutiny panel that was studying this issue, and his presentation to that group was instrumental to the success of the campaign.” For his work in the scientific community, Van Tassell has earned a number of laurels. In 2003, he received the Young Scientist Research Award from the Northeast American Dairy Science Association-American Society of Animal Science and was named the USDA-ARS Outstanding Early Career Scientist of the Year. The following year, he earned the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers and the Cargill Animal Nutrition Young Scientist Award. In the past three years, his team at the laboratory has been presented with the Honors in Excellence Award from the Secretary of Agriculture, the Award for Excellence in Technology Transfer from the Federal Laboratory Consortium and the Outstanding Technology Transfer Award from USDA-ARS. The scope of his work has even been the focus of an article published in Forbes magazine in 2010. “Curt’s passion for making a difference is so refreshing to see in a time when many have chosen to feel overwhelmed by the challenges facing animal agriculture,” noted Dr. Green. “He loves this business and its people—and his commitment to june 2012

make a difference for them is apparent with every day of his work.” In the application nominating Van Tassell for the award, Brian Chittenden, president of the New York Jersey Cattle Club, wrote, “Few scientific researchers can properly claim that their work has changed an entire industry, but such is definitely the case with Dr. Van Tassell’s exceptional work over the past dozen years. It is clear his professional commitment is continuing to make a contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed and the livelihood of Jersey owners in the United States.”

AJCA-NAJ Award for Meritorious Service 1999 Morris B. Ewing, Tucson, Ariz. 2000 Allen D. Meyer, West Fargo, N.D. 2001 Calvin Covington, Ocala, Fla. 2002 John Jeter, Hilmar, Calif. 2003 Charlene Nardone, Orient, Ohio* 2003 Merlin D. Woodruff, Urbana, Ohio* 2004 Michael L. Brown, Seattle, Wash. 2005 Rodger S. Hoyt, Delaware, Ohio* 2006 Dr. Clarence S. Olson, Madison, Wis. 2007 Dr. John C. Wilk, Raleigh, N.C. 2008 Henry H. Dowlen, Lewisburg, Tenn. 2009 Dr. Ronald E. Pearson, Blacksburg, Va. 2010 Dr. Joseph A. Lineweaver, Radford, Va. 2011 David Brandau, Wilton, Wis. 2011 David Parkinson, Sahuartia, Ariz. 2012 Dr. H. Duane Norman, Fulton, Md. 2012 Dr. Curtis P. Van Tassell, Beltsville, Md. * deceased

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AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings North Conway, New Hampshire Invitation The New England Jersey Breeders invite you to join us in North Conway, N.H., for the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., June 27-30, 2012.

Chairs Co-Chairs: Russell and Libby Bleakney, Cornish, Maine 207/625-3305 (phone), 207/625-4752 (fax), russell04020@yahoo.com Though the deadline for early bird registration has passed, you can still register for the meetings by contacting Wanda Emerich by phone at 518/593-1631 (mobile) or email at emerich@whminer.com.

Hotel and Transportation Headquarters are the North Conway Grand Hotel, 72 Common Court, North Conway, NH 03860. For reservations call 603/356-9300. Block rate is $158/room/night including tax. Reservations must be made on or before May 26, 2012. If you are flying into Portland, Maine, and not renting a car, please let us know your arrival date and time, departure date and time and airline and flight numbers on registration form (right) so travel to the North Conway Grand Hotel can be arranged. Information needed by June 1. Transportation from other airports (Manchester, Boston, Burlington, Hartford, etc.) is on your own.

Annual Meeting Schedule Wednesday, June 27 1:00 p.m. Registration Afternoon on your own. Activity suggestions provided at registration desk. 3:30 p.m. YOUTH PROGRAM: TalkJersey contest judging, Sponsored by ABS Global, Inc. 4:00 p.m. Seminars: topics and speakers to be announced. 5:00 p.m. YOUTH PROGRAM (ages 9-19 only): Excursion to Monkey Trunks, supervised ropes course and team building. Dinner included. 6:00 p.m. Childcare available for children up to 7 years old through end of banquet. 6:00 p.m. Social Hour 7:00 p.m. Young Jersey Breeders’ Recognition Banquet. Sponsored by New England Jersey Breeders Association. Thursday, June 28 6:00 a.m. Registration 6:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet 7:00 a.m. YOUTH PROGRAM (ages 7–19, ages 7 and 8 must be accompanied by parent/guardian): Leave for Harkdale Farm, Newbury, Vt. After lunch, tour Molly Brook Farm and Goodrich’s Sugarhouse, West Danville, Vt. Guided tour at Cabot Creamery, Cabot, Vt. 7:00 a.m. Tours leave for Molly Brook Farm and Goodrich’s Sugarhouse. Tour at Pearlmont Farm, Barnet, Vt., with lunch sponsored by Farm Family Insurance and Select Sires, Inc., Select Sire Power, Inc. and Viking Genetics International. AJCC Research Foundation Benefit Auction 6:30 p.m. All buses return to hotel via the Kancamagus Scenic Highway through the White Mountains. Dinner and evening on your own. Restaurant and activity suggestions provided at registration desk. Friday, June 29 6:00 a.m. Registration

Friday continued 6:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet FAMILY DAY. Choose one (lunch is on your own): 7:00 a.m. Tour to Portland Headlight (Lighhouse Park and Museum on the Atlantic Ocean), then visit Old Orchard Beach (Amusement Park, Palace Playland Park, Old Orchard Pier for whale sighting). 7:30 a.m. Tour of Mount Washington Summit and Weather Observatory via the Cog Railway (maximum 140 people). 8:00 a.m. Golf outing to North Conway Country Club (includes lunch). Beverage cart sponsored by Forest Glen Meadows. 2:30 p.m. All buses have returned to hotel. 3:00 p.m. 54th Annual Meeting of National All-Jersey Inc. 3:00 p.m. YOUTH PROGRAM: Goal Setting for Jersey Youth. 4:15 p.m. YOUTH PROGRAM (ages 7–19, ages 7 and 8 must be accompanied by parent/guardian): Dog sledding excursion at Muddy Paw Kennel, Jefferson, N.H. 6:00 p.m. Childcare available for children up to 7 years old through end of banquet. 6:00 p.m. Social Hour 7:00 p.m. Jersey Breeders’ Banquet Saturday, June 30 6:00 a.m. Registration 6:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet 7:30 a.m. 144th Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association 8:00 a.m. YOUTH PROGRAM (ages 7–19, ages 7 and 8 must be accompanied by parent/guardian): Tour Highland Farms, Inc., Cornish, Maine. Continue to Fryeburg Fairgrounds for Jersey Youth Challenge. 9:30 a.m. Tours leave for Highland Farms, Inc. 1:30 p.m. Lunch: choice of lobster or steak, Fryeburg Fairgrounds, Fryeburg, Maine. Sponsored by Vermont Jersey Breeders Association. 3:00 p.m. TalkJersey Showcase: presentation of awards and division-winning speeches. 3:45 p.m. Conclusion of Cow Pie Bingo, benefitting Jersey Youth Academy. 4:00 p.m. 55th National Heifer Sale. Dinner available throughout sale.

Exploring “The Foundation of the Breed’

his is the second piece of a two-part series featuring herds from New England, the site of this year’s AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings in North Conway, N.H. As mentioned last month, the region is home to the moniker “The Breed’s Foundation.” New England houses some of the oldest Registered Jersey herds in the nation and has been the seedstock of Jersey herds across the country. June 27-30, 2012, will mark the fifth time the New England states have entertained the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association

and National All-Jersey Inc., as the association celebrates its 144th annual meeting. In this issue, the herds of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island are featured, along with a couple more Vermont and New Hampshire herds. We hope you will enjoy your visit to New England through the pages of the Jersey Journal and make plans to visit these farm families as you travel the area.

Connecticut Arethusa Farm Arethusa is a name synonymous with high-type, high visibility and showwinning cows in both the Jersey and Holstein breeds. It is the home to Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J, Excellent-97%, potentially the most decorated cow in the breed. This show-stopping beauty is nearly 13 years old and resides in the corner stall at the dairy, surrounded by many of her daughters that are now making a name for themselves as well. In 1999, George Malkemus and Anthony Yurgaitis purchased a farm for sale across the road from their home in Litchfield. They initially hoped to preserve the open farmland, but some early investigation into the history of the property revealed it had been a Registered Guernsey farm owned

Arethusa Farm is home to one of the most recognized Jersey cows in the breed, Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J, Excellent-97%. The dairy is located in Litchfield and recently began bottling their own milk.

by the Webster Family for over 100 years. This peaked the men’s interest and they requested permission to keep the farm name to preserve some of the history. In 2002, Malkemus and Yurgaitis hired Ernie Kueffner, Boonsboro, Md., as a consultant and purchased their first Jersey calf from Ernie. Later that year, they

added a Jersey heifer, Vandenberg Jade Nice One, to the herd. She was named Junior Champion of the major shows that year. In 2004, “Veronica” was added to the herd as a private purchase. She has been named Grand Champion of every major show in the U.S. and Reserve Champion in Canada and her story still continues to evolve nearly a decade later through her offspring. Today, the REAP herd numbers 55 Registered Jerseys with 20 in the milking herd. Shannon Dwyer started at the farm in 2007 as a college intern; today she is the herd manager. Ernie Kueffner and Terri Packard have served as the marketing consultants since 2002 and have recently assumed part-time roles with the dairy. The focus in the breeding program has been to be a high-quality, home-bred herd. The staff focuses on taking the best care of every animal on the farm and developing them to their full potential. This philosophy is working as the herd is home to 10 Excellent and three Very Good cows after (continued to page 24)

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their most recent appraisal. The herd averages 90.8% on the 13 cows. For the past two years, the dairy has taken home the Premier Breeder banner from World Dairy Expo on their Jersey herd. The herd has a 2011 AJCA lactation average of 19,301 lbs. milk, 1,072 lbs. fat and 700 lbs. protein on 14 lactations. In January 2011, Arethusa Farm began to bottle milk under the Arethusa Farm label. The product line is made with 100% Arethusa milk with no purchased milk from other farms being added to the line. In their store in Litchfield, they sell bottled milk (whole, 2%, 1%, skim and whole milk chocolate), whole milk yogurt, 1% reduced fat yogurt, up to 10 flavors of ice cream and over six types of cheese. Currently 75% of the milk produced by the cows at Arethusa Farm is utilized in production. As the dairy continues to expand and grow its Jersey herd, they are hoping to continue to breed the best individuals they can, build from cow families they have, develop new ones, and continue to make the best product they can. Cato Corner Farm Elizabeth MacAlister and her son, Mark Gillman, of Colchester, are doing exactly what they want: making high-quality cheese from their herd of 40 Registered Jerseys. They are self-described “cheese nuts with a fair amount of knowledge about cheese.” The two began milking Jersey cows 15 years ago as a source for aged, raw milk cheese. In 2008, they became All-Jersey producer-distributors with the Queen of Quality® label. Elizabeth purchased the farm 33 years ago and decided that adding cheese making to her resume was a means for the small, grass-based farm to survive. She took a technical course on cheese making at California Polytechnic State University and a workshop with a Belgian cheese master

Elizabeth MacCalister, her son, Mark Gillman, of Cato Corner Jerseys, and cheesemaker, Rachel, take time out of their busy schedule to showcase many of the cheeses in their cheese cave.

and then began experimenting on her own. Today, Cato Corner cheeses have a wide distribution, being sold in retail outlets across New England and several other states across the country. They are offered at farmer’s markets in New York City, including the world-famous Union Square Greenmarket, the Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket, and the Ft. Greene Artisan and Farmer’s Market, and on the menu at fine restaurants across the city. Customers can also pick up their favorite flavors at a store on the farm that is open on weekends. Product quality is also apparent in the numerous awards Cato Corner cheeses have won. In 2003, Dutch Farmstead was named one of the top 10 American raw milk cheeses by the Slow Food organization. Two years later, Saveur magazine named it one of its 50 favorite American cheeses. The Gallo Family Vineyards awarded its “Never Stop Growing” distinction to Cato Corner Farm in 2006 and also gave a “Gold Medal Award” to their cheese, Hooligan. Other awards include a third place for Dairyere in its class at the American Cheese Society contest in 2010 and Black Ledge Blue was named outstanding dairy product at the Connecticut Specialty Food Association product competition in 2010. The dairy milks 35-45 cows year-round and uses all of its milk in the production of cheese, which equates to 55,000 lbs. of cheese each year. Cheese is made by hand four times weekly and then aged in an underground cave on the farm. All rinds are natural and have natural surface molds that are integral to developing the full flavor of the cheese. Some of the most rewarding comments Elizabeth has received at the farm markets are from the Europeans visiting the booth and telling her, “We didn’t know you could get this quality of cheese in the U.S.” Deerfield Farm Melynda Naples, Durham, is living her lifelong dream—milking Jerseys and making high quality dairy products from their milk. Jerseys have always been in her family. When they sold their herd several years ago after her father became ill, Melynda knew that dairying was still in her blood and what she wanted to do. She got back in the business when she purchased 15 head of Registered Jerseys from Betsy (Luchsinger) Czadeck of New York. Today, nearly all of Melynda’s herd goes back to those 15 cows she purchased. She takes great pride in breeding her cows and selecting bulls that will continue to improve the type within her herd.

Melynda Naples bottles her own milk and makes yogurt and soft cheeses from her Durham farm. She utilizes the Queen of Quality® label on her all-Jersey products.

Her latest appraisal gave her an 84.4% average on 21 cows. She has two cows in the herd appraised Excellent-91%, including homebred Deerfields CGar Tinkerbelle. Melynda leases the facilities and land from the town of Durham, which constructed the picturesque red barn in the spring of 2005. In 2008, Melynda began bottling her own milk at the dairy and today 100% of her milk goes into making several Queen of Quality® products. She bottles raw milk daily, yogurt four times a week, chocolate milk twice weekly, and soft cheeses once a week. Occasionally she adds a coffee flavored milk to her inventory. Besides a couple of local farm markets, all of Melynda’s sales are direct from the farm. She has a small store located beside the barn that carries her products and the barn is always open for visitors to stop in see her 20-cow REAP herd in their working environment. Melynda also is a 4-H leader for a local club and leases many of her calves to the local youth to show. They are responsible for coming to the farm working with and grooming their calves. Deerfield Farm is run solely by Melynda, her fiancé, Jeremy Larkin. Her mom, Ruth, helps with the processing. What began as a hobby for Melynda as a young girl is now her business and livelihood. She could not be happier doing what she loves. Fish Family Farm Situated high on a picturesque hillside is the land and farm that Don Fish, Bolton, knew as a small boy growing up in the community that he someday wanted to own. An entrepreneur at age 13, with his own chicken business, Don has always set goals for himself to propel him through life. This farm is just one of these goals he set out with and has since achieved. In the early 1980s, the opportunity came to purchase the farm and he and his wife, Sharon, did just that. Today, the (continued to page 26)

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of living anywhere other than atop the hill overlooking the beautiful pastures with his Registered Jersey herd.

Don Fish and his wife Sharon, own and operate Fish Family Farm in Bolton. The couple bottles their own milk and makes ice cream with the milk and cream of their Registered Jersey herd.

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family’s website proclaims, “We just feel like we have 200 acres and we should share it.” And that is what they do every day of the week (except Sunday) through their bottled milk and ice cream store situated high atop the hill overlooking the pastures where the Registered Jerseys graze through the spring, summer and fall. In 1988, Don decided to build a bottling plant on the farm. It was designed with the future in mind, as they built a store with an observation area for visitors to view the bottling process. Also, the barns are open to the public to allow customers to see the Jersey herd grazing either on the lush acreage or to see them relaxing in their favorite stalls. In the beginning, the Fish family was supplementing their production with milk from two other Jersey herds. They also bottled milk for several different dairies over the years. Today, 100% of their milk comes from their 28-cow REAP herd. They have expanded their products to ice cream as well, serving up to 10 different flavors and also sell cheese made from their rich, high component milk. The dairy is a part of the Queen of Quality® program offered by National All-Jersey Inc. The family runs the business without much outside help. Don does the bottling every Monday. His wife, Sharon takes care of the bookkeeping, and his daughter, Sandy, runs the store in the summer along with help from her college age son. A married couple does the milking five mornings a week, with Don filling in with Brian, a young college student who has worked with him for eight years. Granddaughter Ava Campbell also enjoys visiting the farm and helping. Her specialty is the calves, like her calf pictured at the right, named Ava. The Fish Family Farm will be around for many years to come as Don still enjoys keeping the store going with the bottling plant and store. And, he would not dream Page 26

Greenbacker Jerseys The passion is evident in Melissa Greenbackers voice as she talks about her family dairy, her role on the farm, and her opportunity to educate the public through farm tours and most importantly, the Jerseys they have added to their Holstein herd over the years. The Greenbacker family has been farming since the 1720s. They moved their Holstein herd to their present location in the mid-1980s when urban sprawl pushed them out of nearby Meriden. In 1990, Melissa and her sister, Amy, purchased their first Registered Jerseys at a calf sale and have never looked back. Her brother, Matthew, and a cousin, Kelly Greenbacker, later added more Jerseys to the herd. Today, they milk 30 Jerseys among their 100-plus Holsteins and Brown Swiss at their 400 acre farm in Durham. The dairy is run by Melissa and her dad Joe, and uncle, David. They receive parttime help from Melissa’s cousin, Tyler, and her mother, Lois. Their milk is shipped to Agri-Mark/Cabot Creamery, with most of their milk staying in Connecticut to be bottled by Guida’s Dairy. The REAP herd focuses on breeding for type and relies on the Jersey Udder Index (JUI) to keep their herd looking its best when the public comes to visit. After their most recent appraisal, the 25 cows averaged 80.4%. The farm’s 2011 AJCA lactation average was 15,248 lbs. milk, 749 lbs. fat, and 541 lbs. protein on 12 lactations. From April through October, the farm opens their doors to the community and gives tours to educate the community on where their food is coming from. It has been a rewarding experience for the family as their farm office is covered in posters and letters that visitors have sent to thank them for the experience. To date some of the favorite accomplishments of the herd include exhibiting the Grand Champion, best uddered and best bred and owned cow of the 2005 Connecticut State Show, Greenbackers Pitino Pasta. In 2011, her granddaughter, Greenbackers Comer Linguini, won the

David, Melissa, and Joe Greenbacker are the current management team at Greenbacker Jerseys. They are pictured with a herd favorite Greenbacker Comer Linguini, Very Good-87%.

same three honors as a senior two-yearold. Honors such as these will continue to propel the Greenbackers forward in their Jersey ventures. Ledgebrook Farm In 1950, Bill Tyler and his brothers purchased four Jersey calves as 4-H projects to kick start their Jersey careers. Living in an area rich with Jersey history, the Tylers were fortunate to purchase cattle from some of the breed’s most well-known herds in the day-High Lawn Farm, Dr. Linsen (Sibley breeding), and Brigham. The boys milked by hand and shipped one can of milk a day when they first started. They milked a mixed herd of Holsteins and Jerseys until the 1960s and then the Holsteins took over the herd. Now, the Jerseys are again the dominant breed in the Ledgebrook herd thanks to (continued to page 28)

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Bill Tyler and his brother Tim, own and operate Ledgebrook Farm in Canterbury. The one-time all Holstein herd, now is outnumbered by the Jerseys and Jersey crosses.

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the Jersey Expansion program. “The Jersey Expansion program was made just for us,” said Bill Tyler. “We were already crossing our Holsteins to Jerseys and now we are able to register them and add value to the pedigrees in our herd.” This is evident as they consigned the high selling individual, Ledgebrook 2226 By Headline, to the 2011 Vermont Fall Sale. The bred heifer was purchased by Ferrisdale Farm in Vermont and now ranks on the Top 1.5% GJPI Cow list in May 2012. Connecticut’s largest Registered Jersey herd is now owned and managed by brothers

Bill and Tim Tyler. Located in Canturbury, the farm is home to 131 milking cows with 70 of them registered through the AJCA and the remainder is the Holstein herd. The herd has a 2011 AJCA lactation average of 16,828 lbs. milk, 855 lbs. fat and 614 lbs. protein on 62 lactations. Their milk is marketed through Guida Dairy and the cows are milked in a double-8 rapid exit barn. The cows are housed in freestall barn. Bill believes in breeding for tall, strong cows that milk with good udders and are just all around good, hard-working cows. Rockland Valley Farm Since Ryan Gilbert, Bolton, was 12 years old, he has known that farming was what he has wanted to do. That was when he began working on a dairy, started 4-H and began showing Jerseys. When he was 15, he purchased nine cows with money he had saved and has continued to move forward. With not growing up on a dairy or coming from a farm family, it has been difficult for Ryan to find a permanent home for his herd of Registered Jerseys. He has housed them at several farms over the years, and even rented two different dairies. Through these experiences, Ryan has learned valuable lessons that make him the dairy producer he is now. Currently

the cows are housed with a Holstein herd in Bolton, and performing well. It is near his home and Ryan is able to be there daily to help out where needed. His herd currently totals 27 milking cows, 22 heifers and three bulls. Over half of the herd is genomically tested, with the goal of having everything tested in time. Ryan is very definite in what he wants out of his herd. He wants to breed a cow that lasts, works hard and looks great doing both. Ryan is proud of the fact that on average 20% of the herd is appraised Excellent. He places high emphasis on type and heavy components and health traits.

Since he was 12 years old, Ryan Gilbert has known that farming was what he wanted to do. Today, his herd numbers over 50 head of Registered Jerseys.

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“Healthy cows that last are the profitable ones and they should look good doing this,” said Gilbert. “After all, everyone loves a lady that ages gracefully.” One of his favorites is Rocklands Jude Alexis, Excellent-92%, who will turn 15 years old this year and is a member of his original herd. He utilizes REAP, especially with appraisal and the genomic testing available through the program. He feels they are very essential tools for the breeding of superior Jerseys and progress of the breed as a whole. They both help maximize an individual’s full potential at a rapid pace. Through genomic testing, Ryan has been able to work recently with several A.I. companies that expressed interest in his genetics. He manages all of the breeding of his cows and makes the management decisions on his herd. He is currently using some high G-code sires on his herd and is excited about the future with his outstanding heifer pens. Ryan’s ultimate goal is to find a farm of his own and bring his herd size up to 70-100 milk cows. “Every day is a memorable one with a Jersey, or a whole herd of them,” Gilbert commented. “I love working with a barn full of high-quality brown cows.” Rock Maple Jerseys In all the years of working with the Jersey breed, the most memorable moment for Suzanne Buell came nearly 10 years ago watching her little redheaded granddaughter show her calf in peewee showmanship at the county fair, and knowing that the next generation has moved forward to their involvement with the farm as well. Nine of her 10 granddchildren will be showing this year, keeping that family tradition alive. For the husband and wife team of Ken and Suzanne Buell of Eastford, they have had great luck with their Registered Jersey herd. Over the years, they have placed 17 bulls into A.I. sampling programs,

Kenneth and Suzanne Buell have enjoyed much success through the years breeding their Registered Jersey herd. Two prominent bulls they placed in A.I. are Rock Maple Brook Mannix and Rock Maple Brook Montana.

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including Rock Maple Brook Mannix and Rock Maple Brook Montana. The two are humbled to look through today’s genetic lists and see the impact these two sires still have on the breed through their sons, grandsons as well as the female side of the genetic summaries. The TPE herd has a 2011 AJCA lactation average of 16,940 lbs. milk, 796 lbs. fat and 618 lbs. protein on 23 lactations. The milk from the dairy is marketed through Agri-Mark. The herd is housed in a freestall barn and milked in a double-8 herringbone parlor. Calves are raised in a greenhouse barn. The herd is fed a TMR consisting of grass silage, corn silage, baleage, canola custom mix and corn meal. The 68 cow Jersey herd competes nicely in its mixed herd setting with 23 Holsteins, three Brown Swiss and one Milking Shorthorn. On the May genetic summary, PR Rock Maple Fanfare Imp, Very Good-87%, ranks among the Top 1.5% of the breed for JPI. The Buells have genotyped two of her daughters, PR Rock Maple Cannon Nymph, GJPI +138, and GR Rock Maple Carrier Lass, GJPI +129. The breeding philosophy has shifted slightly for the Buells with their granddchildren competing in the showring, but the cows still have to milk and be profitable. However, they still want to have animals that will compete for their grandchildren. University of Connecticut Jerseys have been a part of the teaching environment at the campus in Storrs since the early 1900s. The school was founded in 1881 as the Storrs Agricultural College and became the University of Connecticut in 1939. The farm is operated by the animal science department with Mary Margaret Cole as the farm manager. Dr. Steven Zinn is the department head and has more than 300 students in the animal science department. The students working on the farm learn quickly about the importance of good management skills and taking the time to do things right. In 2011, the dairy was named the third best in milk quality out of the nearly 1,300 member farms that ship to Agri-Mark. The herd has an April 2012 rolling herd average of 16,323 lbs. milk, 779 lbs. fat and 571 lbs. protein on 23 lactations. This REAP herd utilizes the management tools made available by the AJCA, as they register online, use custom JerseyTags and use JerseyMate as a teaching tool for the students in learning about breeding cows. The milking herd of 23 Jerseys and 99 Holsteins, strives for long-lasting, deep

Mary Margaret Cole, Executive Program Director at the University of Connecticut (center), student Brigid Ernst and Associate Professor Heather White, pose with two of the herd favorites, UConn Blackstone Arabia and her dam UConn Mercedes Ariana.

bodied cows with functional udders and strong feet and legs. Another program the students are very active in is the AJCA Type Appraisal program. Each time the appraiser comes to the farm, the students participate and learn about the linear type traits system and then each learns to do a linear breakdown. After the most recent appraisal the herd had an 83.6% average on 24 cows, including their highest appraised cow, UConn Valiant Connie, Excellent-91%. Two exciting developments have occurred in 2012. In March, the University and assistant professor Heather White were awarded a research grant by the AJCC Research Foundation for the study of Identification of SNPs associated with ketosis in Jersey cattle. Two months later in April 2012, the University of Connecticut consigned the high selling animal to the New England Spring Sale, UConn Showtime Bubblegum.

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Josh and Amy Clark, Crooked Face Creamery, represent the third generation from each of their families to operate a dairy farm. They took their passion one step further and now make several different types of cheese under the Queen of Quality® label.

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of their respective families to raise dairy cows. After the young couple tied the knot in 2009, they also decided to tie up a herd of Jerseys. After they found a herd to purchase, Josh jumped right in and began to implement his herd management skills. In the meantime, Amy, a web developer by trade, was anxious to find her role on the farm. Not long after they started milking the herd of REAP cows, Amy decided to dive into the world of farmstead cheese, quickly realizing it was the perfect way for her to be directly involved with the farm. She is now making aged Gouda, the Crooked Face Creamery specialty, and several other varieties of the Gouda, including a red pepper, rosemary, herbs de provence, and a savory “wood-fired” favorite selection. She also makes a fresh Ricotta, which is sold in tins that can be returned to re-fill. While Amy is busy developing cheese and the occasional small batch of other dairy products, Josh works to make sure their herd is producing the volume and high quality components necessary to make their cheese products. He manages a herd of 33 Registered Jerseys with 40 replacements and has an AJCA lactation average of 16,123 lbs. milk, 773 lbs. fat and 560 lbs. protein on 31 lactations. He breeds the herd for production and is focused on keeping the herd’s butterfat at 5%. He grows his own organic feed, practices rotational grazing methods and works hard to ensure the land they farm is just as well cared for as his herd and the quality of their milk. As this young couple continues to develop their herd of Jerseys and increase

the genetic merit of their animals, they will continue to grow their Queen of Quality® products, constantly taking advantage of the Jersey benefits, which are second to no other. Goodnow Jersey Farm Inc. Albert Bradford began his Jersey career in 1938 while on summer break from school and working for Clint Goodnow at Goodnow Farms in Turner. For the next 12 years, Bradford worked for Goodnow, eventually becoming a partner. After Goodnow’s death in 1962, Bradford and his wife Lynette purchased the cows, and in 1963 bought the farm. When Albert and Lynette bought the herd and began their Jersey adventure, they knew right away they wanted to have a Registered herd and take advantage of the value offered by the registration certificate. They also made it a goal to increase the herd milking average, which they did by focusing on the top producing cows in their herd and the offspring of those animals. The herd has a 2011 AJCA lactation average of 16,192 lbs. milk, 753 lbs. fat and 561 lbs. protein on 25 lactations. They keep 30 milk cows and an equal number of replacements. This plan worked well for the Bradfords, as they had one of the top production herds from 1975 to 1990 for his herd size, and won the Eastern Jersey Herd Production Award for 14 years. During the 1980s, the herd was in the top 10 for milk and fat, regardless of herd size; which was accomplished all through breeding, having only purchased two animals to add to the herd. The herd is now managed by the couple’s son-in-law, Kenja, who gets help from his wife, Laurel, the youngest of

Albert and Lynette Bradford took over ownership of Goodnow Jersey Farm almost 50 years ago and have grown the farm and their family to great regards today.

Albert and Lynette’s three daughters, and their five children, Bethany, 17, Moriah, 15, Joshua, 13, Elizabeth, 11, and Daniel, 8. When the Maine Jersey Cattle Club annual meeting was held at Goodnow Farm, Kenja mapped out the genealogy of the entire herd, which traces back one of their most prominent cows, Observer Althea Anna, E-90%, all the way to the Isle of Jersey. “Anna” is also known for her production levels, as she was the first cows to record a DHIR record of 1,000 lbs. protein, with a record of 7-4 361 27,230 4.5% 1,232 3.7% 1,000. She also helped the herd grow, producing 26 daughters through flush. The most famous cow to call the Goodnow barn home is Goodnow Midnight Blue, Excellent-93%, a daughter of “Anna,” who has produced 41 offspring, including 15 sons and 26 daughters after she was sold to Phil Fanelli and Eric Silva in California. Albert received the AJCA Master Breeder Award in 1997 and has served as president of the Maine Jersey Cattle Club. He was also awarded the Good Neighbor Award from the New England Jersey Cattle Club in 2011, and he lives

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that award every day as he still gets up every morning, at 88-years-old, and helps feed the cows and offers help to his fellow Jersey breeders whenever needed. Hart-To-Hart Farm As is becoming a tradition with modern day agriculture and consumer demands, Doug and Linda Hartkopf, Hart-To-Hart Farm, Albion, have made education a priority for their community. For the 14th year, Linda, who is also a school health coordinator, will be organizing an eight-week farm day camp for kids aged 7-12. During the eight week program, approximately 180 kids come to the Hartkopf family farm to learn about agriculture and the dairy industry. They currently have a mixed herd of Jerseys and Holsteins, with Registered Jerseys making up about 90% of the REAP herd. They are milking 48 cows of both breeds, with an equal number of replacements, which are mostly Jerseys, with a goal to eventually milk 55-60 cows. Hart-To-Hart Farm also works closely with local schools to set up farm tours and offer educational events. During these events, the visitors are able to participate in a variety of events, including stations for milking a cow, visiting the milking barn, the sheep and goat station,

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Doug Hartkopf, pictured above, and his wife, Linda, spend their summers making more than hay. They spend their time educating hundreds of school-aged children and any family interested in learning more about the dairy industry.

chicken station and garden station. During the spring months they invite those interested to come see new baby calves and chickens. There are also programs that were developed specifically for families and events for adults to come and enjoy the resources available to them at the farm. In addition to the farm day camp program, Doug is also working with a local college to develop a sustainable agriculture program, while also working on animal interactions. The farm prides itself on their quality of animal care and their feed, which is free of growth

hormones and antibiotics. They offer organic products like beef, eggs, fresh milk and pork, in addition to the milk they ship to Organic Valley. Along with the various programs this couple hosts on their farm, they also have three kids, Olin, Dylan and Myrilla. As they share their passions with their neighbours and local students, they also have the joy of sharing those experiences with their family. Highland Farms Inc. Highland Farms Inc., Cornish, is home to the oldest continuously Registered Jersey herd in the country and has also been home to six generations of the Pike, Palmer and Bleakney families. For more than 125 years, Jerseys have grazed the top of the hill that overlooks the farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1,200 acres of crops and woodland. The REAP herd, which is completely registered, includes 250 milk cows, 230 replacements and five bulls. They have an AJCA lactation average of 19,315 lbs. milk, 941 lbs. fat and 667 lbs. protein on 184 lactations. Currently nine animals rank on the Top 1.5% list for GJPI or JPI, and three heifers rank on the Top 500 Female list for GJPI or JPI. Highland Farms Inc. (continued to page 32)

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is also home to several impactful bulls, not just for the New England area, but the breed as a whole. Highland Magic Duncan and his son Highland Duncan Lester have, combined, sired nearly 30,000 registered daughters, and have had entire issues of the Jersey Journal dedicated to them. They are two of more than 50 bulls that have been sent into A.I. from the Highland Farms hilltop. Those attending the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings will be able to take in the unique history of the farm and the view of their accomplished herd, as the farm is part of the tour stops. Highland Farms Inc. will also be celebrating one of their own, John Palmer, as he accepts the AJCA Distinguished Service Award for 2012. This is not the first award that has been earned by the family, as Highland Farms Inc. was awarded the AJCA Master Breeder Award in 1987, the AJCA Young Jersey Breeder Award and the National Dairy Shrine’s Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder Award in 1995. Highland Farms is now managed by fifth-generation stockholders, David W. Pike and Lorie L. Pike, Libby Palmer Bleakney, who is serving as a co-chair of the Annual Meeting planning commit-

The Palmer, Pike and Bleakney families represent Highland Farms Inc., which houses the oldest Registered Jersey herd in the country. From the bottom left, Johanna Chapman, Jennifer Kimball, Andrea Sturgean, Dan Palmer, Libby Bleakney, John Palmer, Allaire Palmer, David Pike and Laura Pike.

tee with husband Russell, and Daniel M. Palmer. David manages the field work and the logging business, which cuts and chips wood from the farm and does custom logging for other land owners. Libby and Dan manage the dairy herd. Lorie is a full-time teacher and milks part-time and one day on the weekend. The sixth generation of the family is also starting to become involved with the prestigious farm. Libby’s daughters, Johanna Chapman and Jennifer Kimball both work full-time at the dairy. David’s son, Chad works full-time for both the dairy and

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logging business. Lorie’s daughter Andrea works part-time for the dairy, while Katie, David’s daughter, has completed her second year of veterinary school, but helps out when able. John Bleakney and Michael Stugeon have pursued careers outside of the family operations, but help out on the farm as needed. Lowell Family Farm In 2004, Seri and Dana Lowell, Lowell Family Farm, Buckfield, purchased a single Jersey cow and now, eight years later, are milking 70 Registered Jerseys, 50 replacements and three bulls. The Lowells have been very precise about their expansion and the additions to their farm. When they purchased the farm it consisted of a riding barn/arena, which they made work as a freestall barn until they had finished planning their remodel, which was designed by following a plan and photo essay developed by the Iowa State Extension program. After two years of designing and eight months of construction, they finally had a barn that beautifully fit their REAP herd. The herd has an AJCA lactation average of 16,696 lbs. milk, 796 lbs. fat and 591 lbs. protein on 45 lactations. Their ultimate goal is to milk anywhere from 85 to 1,000 Jerseys, as they praise the efficiency of the Jersey cow and her production abilities.

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good udders and dairy balance, giving them a well-rounded, profitable cow. Seri and Dana are joined on the farm by their son, Wheeler, 15, and daughter, Maren, 14.

The Lowell Family, Seri, Wheeler, Maren and Dana, bought their first Jersey cow in 2004 and have been expanding the operation every since. They currently milk 70 Registered Jerseys.

The first group of Registered Jerseys came after they used a Registered bull to breed some of their cows, and their REAP status came after they purchased a group which were enrolled in AJCA programs. They now register all their animals and would eventually like to be able to market some of their replacements and other genetics. Their herd is fed a grass-based TMR, with a plan to soon incorporate corn silage and grain. Eighty-percent of the herd is bred A.I., while the remainder is bred by the clean-up bull. While they keep evolving their breeding plan to fit the needs of their expanding herd, they always want to make sure they keep the small size, but high component production. Their secondary focus is on

Silver Maple Farms Inc. What started as a simple afternoon drive became a turning point for the Jersey/Holstein dairy herd at Silver Maple Farms Inc., Albion. The McKeen family had been contemplating the future of the brown cows in their mixed herd, but after ending up at Pearlmont Farms, Barnet, Vt., they decided to not only keep the Jerseys, but devote half of their herd to such after buying four heifers from the Pearl family, including a sister of “Daphne.” The REAP herd is now home to 120 Holsteins and 94 Jerseys, with 100 replacements of each. They have some crosses, which they have Registered along with the rest of their Jerseys. The AJCA lactation average is 20,761 lbs. milk, 993 lbs. fat and 753 lbs. protein on 55 lactations. They have three cows that rank on the Top 1.5% GJPI list and a cow that ranks on the Top 1.5% list for traditional evaluations. There are two Silver Maple heifers ranked on the Top 500 GJPI list, and a heifer on the Top 400 list for (continued to page 34)

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Silver Maple Farms Inc. milks a herd of 80 Jerseys and 120 Holsteins, with hopes to see an even split between the two breeds. Pictured above are Jean McKeen, Dennis and Becky McKeen, and their daughter Lynsey, and sons Ryan, Tyler and Kyle with his wife Alonia and daughter LilyAna.

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Traditional JPI. Silver Maple Farms was a proponent of genomic testing early on and has already tested more than 10 animals. The production level of this Jersey herd is just as successful as their genomics, with three animals on the list for Honor Roll lactations in the first quarter of 2012. While they had great success with the Pearlmont heifers they brought home, half of the Jersey herd can be traced back to a cow they purchased from Steve and Jeff

Holmes, Langdon, N.H., in 1981, which they flushed successfully several times. That maternal line even helped them put bulls into A.I., having now sent 20 bulls into service. The farm is owned by Dennis McKeen and his mother Jean. Dennis’ wife, Becky, and their children all play roles in the management and operation of the farm. They are very pleased with their decision to push their herd towards an even mixture of the two breeds, praising the longevity and breeding efficiency of the Jerseys. They breed their Jerseys to the top genomic bulls in the breed, focusing on good udders. As they inch closer to being a half Jersey herd, they are also constantly taking great strides in the genetics of their herd. Springdale Jerseys Springdale Jerseys was established in 1951 by Louis and Colby Whitcomb. Colby is responsible for the Jerseys, having brought two Jerseys to their farm he purchased from High Lawn Farm. The second and third generations of the Whitcomb family are now active on the farm, with daughter Nancy Quimby, and son Walter, along with his daughters, all playing vital roles in the operation of the farm. The Whitcombs are currently milking 150 cows with 120 replacements and five

Springdale Jerseys is operated by two generations of the Whitcomb Family. These Jersey breeders are also very active in the dairy community, with Nancy Quimby serving as Secretary of the Maine Jersey Cattle Club, and Walter Whitcomb acting as the Maine Commissioner of Agriculture.

bulls. Their fully registered REAP herd not only produces milk, but produces animals that are marketed to restaurants and farmers markets as Jersey beef and veal. Lois still raises the calves and Nancy also helps out a lot with the calves and does most of the bookwork for the farm. Nancy is also the long-time secretary for the Maine Jersey Cattle Club and received the Young Jersey Breeder award in the 90’s. Walter was appointed to be Maine’s Commissioner of Agriculture in 2011, which keeps him very busy, but still finds time to help out on the farm. Carrie and Holly,

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Walter’s daughters, returned to the farm and are managing the cows after studying dairy science at Cornell University. Holly worked on a dairy in New Zealand for six months after graduating before moving home and Carrie worked in New York State for four years in the cheese industry and managing farmers markets before coming back to the farm. In 1978, Springdale P. Generator Passion was sold to Bob Lord at Billings Farm, she later wound up on the cover of Hoard’s Dairyman which was a very exciting moment for the Whitcomb family. They have sold many cows as foundations for new herds all over New England and Canada, furthering the impact of their herd.

Massachusetts Appleton Farms Appleton Farms in Ipswich is the oldest continuously operating farm in the country. In 1636, Samuel Appleton established the farm growing vegetables, corn and hay. Future generations diversified with timber, beef and dairy production. In 1998, the family deeded the farm to the Trustees of Reservations to insure the preservation of the farm’s history. Situated on nearly 1,000 acres and just minutes from the Atlantic ocean, the trustees have set their sights on focusing on sustainability and insuring that the business will continue another 375 years. In addition to the 30-cow dairy, much of the farmland is used to grow food for its Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) project that began over a decade ago. It currently supports more than 600 families who have purchased shares. In 2011, the Trustees decided to expand its dairy operation with the introduction of bottled milk. They currently send the milk off-site to be bottled and then sell the vat-pasteurized, glass bottled milk in their farm store. They are bottling 120 bottles a day to sell in their store. They

Appleton Farms is the oldest continuously operating farm in the country. Located in scenic Ipswich, the dairy bottles their own milk and will be opening a cheese plant later this summer. They began using the Queen of Quality® label in 2011 with their bottled milk.

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also show support to the community by carrying other local products and later this year will be adding Appleton Farms cheese to the store as the construction of their new cheese plant is almost complete. It is located next to the dairy barn and will allow visitors a chance to watch the cheese being made and then wander around the dairy and see the cows and calves in their home environment. Appleton Farms follows sustainable practices with managing their herd of Registered Jerseys. The grass-based dairy grazes in season and is fed large amounts of free-choice grass hay. The grass-bassed ration is also

balanced with a whole grain mix, free of feed additives and hormones. Making the cheese with the Queen of Quality® label, will be award-winning cheesemaker John R. Miller. John has a long Jersey history and has excelled at cheesemaking, winning gold medals at the World Cheese Awards, among other competitions he entered. The 30-cow REAP herd is currently averaging 55 lbs. daily on production and has a 2011 AJCA lactation average of 13,526 lbs. milk, 615 lbs. fat and 479 lbs. protein. In March, the farm purchased (continued to page 36)

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Perhaps Craig and Michele’s greatest joy are their two girls. Marissa is just finishing her second year at the University of Massachusetts and is on the track team. Lauren is graduating from high school this year and heading to Eastern Nazarene College in South Boston to play soccer.

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Chilli Bailout Celebrity from The Franchise Kind Sale. The expectations of the young calf are great as she is carrying four A.I. contracts and Miller hopes to move the farm into marketing mode as well with high-caliber individuals. Cook Farms For Gordon Cook and his son, Gordon Jr. “Hank,” it is watching the next generation with the Jersey cows that keeps the little brown cows prominent in the predominantly Holstein herd just outside of Hadley. Mary, Kirsten, Juliette, and Annalise Cook, have a small herd of 14 Jerseys intermingled with 54 milking Holstein cows. On any given day, visitors will find the four out among the cows and calves helping their dad and grandpa with chores or at the family’s ice cream store and restaurant, Flayvors. In 2009, Cook Farms celebrated 100 years of dairying. The dairy was purchased in 1909 by Joseph Cook and has been passed down three generations to Gordon and Hank. The first Jersey came to Cook Farms through a purchase from John Miller. Since then more have been added including a sister to Stora of Oblong Valley that recently scored Excellent. Good-looking cows are important to the Cooks as their herd is always on display to the public. The herd has an average appraisal of 87.9% on 14 cows with five Excellent and nine Very Good cows. The high type cows also know how to milk with a 2011 AJCA lactation average of 17,173 lbs. milk, 870 lbs. fat and 667 lbs. protein on 11 lactations. In 1998, the Cooks decided to expand and they opened an ice cream store called Flayvors, after their top Holstein cow “Fayvor.” The store has been a hit with the community, as people can come and sit outside and watch the cows graze on pasture, or walk through the calf hutches and see the future of Cook Farms.

Juliette, Mary, Kirsten and Annalise Cook are the reason Jerseys ventured onto their family farm. The girls are proud of the brown cows and know how well they fit with the family ice cream parlor located on the farm.

Craig Avery is the fifth generation of his family to live on the family farm in Colrain. The farm is situated in the rolling hills of northern Massachusetts.

Fort Morrison Jerseys Located just minutes from the Vermont state line, Fort Morrison Jerseys, is situated on 350 acres in the rolling hills of northern Massachusetts. The farm is owned by Craig Avery, his wife Michele, and their daughters, Marissa, 20, and Lauren, 18. Craig is the fifth generation to live on the farm outside of Colrain. However, it was not until the mid-1970s that Registered Jerseys made their debut at the farm as part of Craig’s 4-H project. After graduating from SUNY-Cobleskill in dairy husbandry, Craig returned home and he and his father began expanding the herd and the barns. In 1982, they built the current freestall barn and parlor and today it houses 46 milking cows. The REAP herd has a 2011 AJCA lactation average of 15,657 lbs. milk, 792 lbs. fat and 592 lbs. protein on 38 lactations and the milk is shipped to Agri-Mark. The breeding program at Fort Morrison, uses a mix of U.S. and Canadian sires. Craig focuses on feet and legs, udder and a strong cleft when selecting bulls. After the most recent appraisal the herd averaged 82.5% on 50 cows. Craig has recently genotyped several heifers and his highest is Fort Morrison Skyler Harriet, GJPI +148. She is not only his highest GJPI heifer, but also has the lowest EFI in his herd at 5.1%. Craig has had much success throughout the years with his Registered Jersey herd. In 1995, he was named an outstanding Young Jersey Breeder by the AJCA. Four years later, they were named Premier Breeders at the Massachusetts state show. Another highlight was in the late 1980s, when they sold a cow in the Waverly Invitational Sale that went on to Idaho to become a top cow for her new owners. He has also been active at the local and national level serving for many years on the county DHI committee, on the board of the New England Jersey Sires Inc., and currently as treasurer of the Massachusetts State Jersey Club.

Hav’s Farm At 70-years young, Fred Havill knows he has been blessed with his Jersey experience. He has not only been aided by some of the most influential people in the Jersey breed, but he has bred many prominent cows in the breed over the years, perhaps the most memorable and special is Havs Chief Berretta Jade, Excellent-95%. Havill grew up on a Guernsey farm in Queechee, Vt., and eventually purchased a few Jerseys to add to his family’s herd. His first Registered Jersey came from Henry Black of Briarcliff’s Farm in Maine. She was a “Minuteman” daughter and produced over 100 lbs. daily. He continued to build the genetics in his herd by buying in many of the state sales and the Yankee Syndicate sales. He wanted to farm on his own and began searching for a location. It was at this time that he was introduced to the Wilde family at High Lawn Farm. Fred went to work there and stayed for 13 years, before venturing out and leasing his current location 33 years ago. During his time at High Lawn, he learned from some of the best: AJCA Master Breeders Colonel and Mrs. Wilde; another Master Breeder, Stanley Chittenden of Fair Weather Farm, Lebanon, N.Y.; and “Doc” J. J. Malnati, the veterinarian at High Lawn Farm. He currently milks 72 cows in a tie-stall barn and sells his milk to Agri-Mark. Each week, the makers of Berkshire Blue cheese purchase 200 gallons of milk from Havill to make their award winning cheese. The REAP herd ranks among the Top 25% JPI herds in the breed with an average of +253M, +8F, +8P and JPI +46. The top JPI (continued to page 39)

Fred Havill has a great lease on life. At 70-years-young he still dreams of owning his own farm. He is pictured here with a favorite from his “Jade” family—Havs Mecca Jeweler, Very Good-85%.

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cow in the herd is Havs Impuls Goldbrick, JPI +131. Two cows that Fred is especially proud of are “Jade” and Havs Iatola Topaz. “Jade” was sold as a young cow to Forest Glen Jerseys, Dayton, Ore., and went on to be a tremendous brood cow with many sons, grandsons, and now great-grandsons in A.I. sampling programs. It has been very rewarding to see her go on to a new home and do so well for her owners. Another similar story is that of “Topaz,” Excellent-91%. She was purchased in the 2007 Pot O’Gold Sale by Michael Kortus, Lynden, Wash. She is from the same family as “Jade,” as her grandam is a full sister to “Jade.” The spotted cow won the 2010 Pot O’Gold Production Contest for her new owner and has since completed a lactation in excess of 43,000 lbs. of milk, 2,100 lbs. of fat and 1,500 lbs. of protein in 365 days. Even with all of his success in breeding cattle, it is the people that he has encountered that mean the most to Fred. “The people are awesome that you meet in the dairy business,” said Havill. “Traveling and talking with them is what continues to make this business the best to be in.” High Lawn Farm LLC Perhaps one of the most famous herds in Jersey history is High Lawn Farm in Lee. Rich with Jersey tradition in cow families, bulls, and people, it is a visit that many Jersey breeders hope one day to walk on the exalted grounds of the New England dairy. High Lawn Farm has been in continuous operation since before 1900. In 1935, Colonel H.G. Wilde and Mrs. Marjorie Field Wilde, assumed proprietorship of the land and dairy from Mrs. Wilde’s family and developed the world-renown dairy. In 1960, the Colonel was presented

Three years ago, Heather Lord came to work at the prestigious High Lawn Farm. She was recently promoted to herd manager and is proud to work with some of the high-genomic cows in the herd like High Lawn Artis Venus, Very Good-85%

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the Master Breeder award by the AJCA and in 1977, Mrs. Wilde was presented the same award. They also received the Distinguished Cattle Breeder award from National Dairy Shrine in 1978. The couple was known for breeding some of the most prolific bulls in the breed such as Chocolate Soldier, Favorite Forester and Forest Midnight. Since their passing, the next generation of the Wilde family has assumed ownership and is working to bring back the prestige of the early years to the dairy and the marketing program. The dairy is the last

remaining complete dairy farm in the Berkshires that produces, bottles and delivers its own milk. The highly acclaimed Registered Jersey herd dates back to 1918 with official production records from 1923 through today on the herd of cows. Animals in the current herd can be traced back at least 15 generations to the original herd of 1918. The current AJCA lactation average for the herd is 18,642 lbs. milk, 881 lbs. fat and 654 lbs. protein on 188 lactations. The established herd has always focused (continued to page 40)

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on production genetics with functional type and that has not changed throughout the generations. Consistency in breeding is evident as the herd ranks among the top 25% of the breed for herd JPI at +48. The herd has an average appraisal score of 81.6% on 213 cows with 12 Excellent and 149 Very Good cows in the herd. With the addition of Heather Lord to the management team three years ago, she has been focusing on the marketing end of things for High Lawn. They have begun genotyping several animals and are working with several A.I. companies for sons of their top cows. A couple of the cows currently making an impact in the herd are GR High Lawn Goose Tiffany, High Lawn Impuls Eureka, High Lawn Artis Venus and High Lawn Impuls Big Time II. These cows all rank on the Top 1.5% for GJPI along with several others. High Lawn Farm has also been bottling its own milk for over eight decades and in 2008, they were among the first to begin using the Queen of Quality® label on their products. They bottle fat free, low fat, whole and chocolate milk, heavy cream and halfand-half. The dairy also produces eggnog in season and an award-winning line of butter. The farm’s lightly salted butter and unsalted butter each won a silver award at the North American Jersey Cheese Awards in 2009. “We started processing our own milk around 1923 and sold milk mostly in New York,” said Roberto Laurens, the general manager at High Lawn Farm in an earlier article about High Lawn. “We continue the practice because it is the only way our small herd can survive.” Mapleline Farm Fresh. Local. Natural. Three words

Visit us online at http://mollybrook.USJersey.com

Molly Brook Farms A Family Farm Since 1846 Registered Jerseys Since 1917

Walter and Sally Goodrich Myles Goodrich

The Kokoski family of Mapleline Farm are the owners of a 100-cow REAP herd and bottle milk on the farm. They also run a doorto-door delivery service in nearby Hadley with their bottled milk.

that describe the milk delivered door-todoor by Mapleline Farm in their town of Hadley. Since 2001, the Kokoski family has been delivering their milk in glass (or plastic if desired) bottles door-to-door. The nostalgia of seeing the milk delivery truck driving down the street has led to their customer base growing to over 500 home delivery customers. They also have an on-farm store that customers can come and purchase milk as well. The dairy has a long history beginning in 1904, when Stanley Kokoski purchased the land on the east bank of the Connecticut River. At that time, the farm consisted of a small herd of cows and various vegetables. Over the next three generations, the cows came and went as the family tried different ventures with the rich farmland. In 1980, the cows came back to stay when greatgreat grandson, John Kokoski took over the dairy. In 1995, he took the dairy to another level as he began bottling his own milk. At first the milk was sent to a small processing plant in Ware, Mass. In 2004, the family purchased the plant in Ware, and relocated it to the farm. For John, his wife, Elaine, and their three children, Paul, Jennifer and Jessica and their families, they work together daily insuring that the dairy remains sustainable and that their customers understand exactly where their milk comes from. They have recently expanded their sales to include eggs, cheese, butter, and Jersey beef as well. The Kokoskis are strong supporters of the AJCA programs such as REAP, utilizing the appraisal program, project Equity, and keeping the herd 100% registered. The dairy consists of 100 milking cows and an equal number of replacements. The

herd currently averages 83% on 102 cows with 16 Excellents and 61 Very Goods. The highest appraised cow in the herd is Kempko Lemvig Deborah at Excellent-93%. The cows at Mapleline also know how to milk with a 2011 AJCA lactation average of 17,482 lbs. milk, 911 lbs. fat and 669 lbs. protein, with an average fat test of 5.2%. They use top A.I. sires on the herd and currently have two cows ranked on the Top 1.5% list for JPI: Kempko Impuls Dede Doll and GR Avilanche Gannon Lilac 21603. Public perception is important to this local business and they will continue to work hard to excel in all areas of production and continue to provide fresh, local, and natural products for their customers. PWH Jerseys Diversity is the name of the game at PWH Jerseys in Mendon. Peter Hawkes and his two children, Pete Jr., 21, and Erin, 19, not only milk 120 Registered Jerseys, sell raw milk and Jersey beef off the farm, but they also run a successful compost and loam business as well. Additionally, it is not uncommon to see them standing up for dairy policy and taking one of their cows to the statehouse steps in Boston to protest for milk pricing. Their cows have even been featured in National Geographic. The history of PWH Jerseys dates back to 1973 when the Hawkes family bought their first Registered Jerseys as a 4-H project. Five years later, they began shipping milk. By 1985, they had grown large enough they built a new freestall barn to house their herd. The milk from the REAP herd is shipped to Agri-Mark. The

Erin Hawkes and her father Peter, and brother Pete, enjoy promoting their farm with the outstanding Jerseys they breed. Here is PWH Sambo Schillinger, three-time Grand Champion of the Massachusetts All-Breeds Show.

76 Cowhill Rd. West Danville, VT 05873 Phone: 802/563-2579 FAX: 802/225-8967 E-mail: mollybrookfarm@gmail.com A REAP herd and member of New England Jersey Sires, Inc.

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herd has a 2011 AJCA lactation average of 16,839 lbs. milk, 818 lbs. fat and 617 lbs. protein on 69 lactations. When selecting sires for the herd, Peter looks at udder traits and type. He is currently using Sweetie Plus Iatola Bold, GJPI +241; Sunset Canyon Anthems AllstarET, GJPI +158; and Steinhauers Iatola Applejack, GJPI +122. After the most recent appraisal, the herd averages 82.3% on 121 head with seven Excellent cows and 86 Very Good cows. One of the herd favorites is PWH Sambo Schillinger, Excellent-91%. Erin and “Schillinger” have made quite a name for themselves on the tanbark trail, winning Champion honors three different years at the Massachusetts All-Breeds Show (2007, 2008, 2011). This past year, “Schillinger” was also named Reserve Supreme Champion of the show. With the many different ventures by the Hawkes family, it is easy to see how important it is to remain diverse and sustainable. So from milking cows, to showing cows, to making compost, diversity has allowed this family farm to survive.

New Hampshire Crescent Farm Crescent Farm, Walpole, has seen much success in its 67-year tenure. Purchased in 1945 by Allen Holmes, the herd has since transitioned from a mixed herd to a completely Registered Jersey herd. They are well-known to breeders in the New England area and throughout the country. The farm is now managed by the second and third generations of the family, Sheldon and Tom Sawyer, who formed a partnership in 1992 with 170 cows. Tom is responsible for managing the REAP herd totalling 325 milk cows and 250 replacements. The herd has a 2011 AJCA lactation average of 18,529 lbs. milk, 949 lbs. fat and 682 lbs. protein on 207 lactations. The farm had three cows named to the Hall of Fame Lactation list in the first quarter of 2012, and two cows completing Honor Roll records in the first

quarter. In April of 2012, there were two homebred A.I. bulls listed in the Green Book that bear the Crescent prefix, adding to several bulls they have sent to stud, and the bulls they keep as herd sires. The far m is now using a more synchronized breeding schedule and ultrasound every two weeks. They use large amounts of sexed semen from proven sires. The Crescent Farm breeding plan is simply to breed the best, with the best— something that have excelled at. Sheldon and Tom regularly consign animals to the New England sale series and have sent animals to the national stage at the National Heifer Sale, The All American Sale, and Pot O’Gold Sale. Tom is currently serving as president of the New England Jersey Cattle Club and has been very active in planning the AJCANAJ Annual Meetings in New Hampshire this June. Sheldon is a former board member of the AJCA. In addition to the Sawyers involvement with the Jersey associations, they also work closely with local 4-H youth, once leasing out 22 animals in one year to those interested in learning more about the Jersey dairy industry. Dorado Jerseys Dorado Jerseys began in 1996 with the marriage of Wanda Caler and Jerry Emerich. This was not Wanda’s f irst experience with the brown cows though, as her involvement with Jerseys extends back to the mid 1980s working with the Heaven Hill Jerseys at Miner Institute. The Dorado Jersey milking herd has been housed at Crescent Farm in Walpole, N.H. since 2004. Herd numbers usually consist of approximately a half dozen cows that are enrolled in the REAP program. An equal number of heifers are raised at the Emerich’s home in Mooers, N.Y. The heifers are then either returned to Crescent Farm when they are close to calving or are consigned to Jersey Marketing Service sponsored sales. Wanda is the Dairy Outreach Coordinator at the W. H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute in Chazy, N.Y., where she has been employed since 1987. Jerry is the Dairy and Beef Programs Coordinator for Select Sire Power in New England and eastern New York. He has been with the Select Sires organization since 1983, originally coming from a dairy farm back-

CRESCENT FARM

Sheldon Sawyer, Sr. and Sheldon “Tom” Sawyer, Jr. Owners

Crescent Farm is not only home to a succesful Jersey herd, but home to several youth 4-H projects and leadership within the New England area and Jersey breed.

420 Wentworth Rd., Walpole, NH 03608-9715

Phone and Fax: 603/756-4049 Email: toms18438@yahoo.com

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Jerry and Wanda Emerich and daughter Katarina, pictured above, raise their heifers in New York, and maintain a milking herd in New Hampshire at Crescent Farm.

ground in western Ohio. Both are actively involved in Jersey activities with Wanda serving as a director for the Vermont Jersey Breeders Association and Jerry is treasurer of the NEJBA, and is also serving as finance chair for the annual meetings in New Hampsire this summer. Daughter Katarina, 12, is actively involved with Jerseys through 4-H. In addition to Jerseys, Dorado is also home to a herd of registered Black Angus cattle. The Dorado Jersey herd is based upon two cow families which Wanda originally obtained from Heaven Hill, the Bairns and the Jessies. Combining these families with Mason Boomer Sooner Berretta, Windy Willow Montana Jace and later, Richies Jace TBone A364, have left a group of high component, long lived correct conformation cattle which the Emerichs strive for in their breeding program. While they do not necessarily breed cattle for the show ring, the Emerich’s do exhibit at their local county fair. One of Wanda’s most memorable moments with Jerseys occurred in 1989 when she exhibited Gustos Jessie of Heaven Hill, Excellent-91%, to first place junior-2year-old at the Central National Jersey Show in Madison, Wis. Jerry and Wanda are committed to the Jersey breed and dairy community on multiple fronts as they care for their herd in New York, their milking herd in New Hampshire, and their 9-5 work commitments.

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Lucky Hill Farm

Henry and Jenn McReynolds 845 McReynolds Road, Danville, VT 05828 Email luckyhilljerseys@yahoo.com Phone 802/748-0085 or 802/748-9213

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wild, Ed “Scooter” LaPrise, couldn’t be happier with how things have turned out for his family on their small farm outside of Exeter. When Scooter and Cynthia purchased their small 12 acre farm 20 years ago, they had no idea that one day they would be milking 30 cows on the site and housing an equal number of replacement heifers. The first Jersey calves came to the farm in 2002, from Sheldon Sawyer, N.H., and Tim and Patti Everett, N.Y. These calves were the foundation of the herd, and the start of the 4-H project that went wild. There are still many descendants in the herd today of the animals that were purchased a decade ago. The LaPrises aptly named their dairy Emma’s Acres, after their four children, Elizabeth, Matthew, Maggie and Alexandra. The entire family is involved with the dairy. In 2008, they began shipping to Cabot Creamery and three years ago, they joined Rhody Fresh, an eight farm coop to help market their milk. The herd had a 2011

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AJCA lactation average of 18,075 lbs. milk, 804 lbs. fat and 667 lbs. protein on 17 lactations. The family is currently breeding for milk, quality udders, and good feet and legs. The herd has a good mix of production and type as after the most recent appraisal, the herd averaged 85.4% on 31 cows, with six Excellent and 23 Very Good cows. The picturesque farm is located along a busy highway and the younger generation of LaPrises already has dreams of making their own ice cream and selling it from a farm store at the dairy. The hopes and dreams of a future in the dairy industry continue for this family, as Alex was a part of the second class of Jersey Youth Academy and younger sister, Maggie, is hoping to be a part of the next class.

Vermont Slye Ridge Farm Although Stewart and Ben White, East Ryegate, sold their Jersey herd to Ferrisdale Farm, Randolph, in 2010, Ben is still very committed to the Jersey cow. After years of farming with his father, serving as the fourth generation of the family Jersey tradition, Ben was not ready to give up all of his connections to the brown cow. He still raises the youngstock on his farm before sending them back to Ferrisdale Farm as springing heifers. Ben also has helped Ferrisdale Farm with fullfilling contracts on several of cows that came from his farm. Ben, Stewart and Stephen (the fifth generation and Ben’s nephew) own 14 cows and heifers, including the mother of Slye Hollow Taz, a bull recently released by Semex that was bred by Ben. All of the animals he owns have been genotyped, and Ben is

Although he sold his herd two years ago, Ben White is still devoted to the Jersey breed. He has continue to raise calves and is looking forward to future opportunities to again have a milking herd.

waiting on the results from four animals they just purchased and registered into the Genetic Recovery program. By genotyping each animal, Ben has the opportunity to later market any of the high result Jerseys. They breed their females to high genotype bulls with some type and solid production traits. Ben also looks at cow families and yield deviations to find the strong outliers. Although Ben and his father both have full-time jobs, they consider the Jerseys to be their true passion. Animals are fed just grain, citrus and all of the hay the cows will eat. In the summer the animals are fed on 20 rotational paddocks, each having access to water. Even though the cows have never seen any TMR mixes or rBST, they have had four cows give 30,000 lbs. of milk. With the help of Stephen, Ben is planning to start milking on a small scale in the fall.

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GR Oomsdale CC Iatola Galen, VG-88%, JH1C

GR Buttercrest Dale Saucy-ET, VG-87%, JH1F

Dutch Hollow Louie Charity, VG-86%

3-0 305 3x 21,800 4.9% 1,079 3.9% 846 Ranks on the Top 1.5% GJPI Cow List at +175 Selling the #11 GJPI female in the nation at +251. She is sired by “Valentino” and out of “Galen.” The next five dams are Excellent. Michael Ooms, NY

2-0 305 22,180 4.4% 979 3.4% 764 Ranks 51st for GJPI among cows at +207 Offering her “Impress” daughter who ranks 20th in the nation for GJPI. The next two dams are Excellent and have tests over 5.4% fat. Cooperrider and Sons, OH

2-10 305 3x 26,150 4.7% 1,232 3.4% 896 Ranks on the Top 1.5% GJPI Cow List at +175 Her “Plus” daugher sells and ranks on the Top 500 female list. The heifer is due in July to “Volcano” and contracted to Select Sires. Paul Chittenden, NY

Ahlem TBone Gem 34112-ET, VG-80%

Cal-Mart Impuls Carlee 8336, VG-87%

Yosemite Impuls Brendon G19426, E-92%

Proj. to 22,227-1,092-839 ME at 1-10 Ranks on the Top 1.5% GJPI Cow List at +158 Selling her “Valentino” maternal sister with a GJPI of +201. Their dam is an E-91% “Legion” with 28,810M and 1,147F actual. William Ahlem Jr., CA

Pearlmont Impuls Daffy, E-90%, JH1F

Dam of 27 sons in A.I. sampling and 10 daughters ranked on the Top 1.5% GJPI Cow List Offering a P9 “Vibrant” out of an E-91% “John” with 23,480M and 1,179F who is a maternal sister to “Daffy’s” dam. The next dam is an E-91% “Montana” with 21,390M. Silver Maple Farms Inc., ME

3-9 280 19,480 5.4% 1,047 3.9% 766 Ranks on the Top 1.5% GJPI Cow List at +147 Her P9 “Virgil” daughter, GJPI +206 sells. The grandam is an Excellent “Berretta” with over 25,000M. Martin Dairy LLC, OR

4-7 257 3x 20,630 5.5% 1,127 3.9% 798 Her Top 500 GJPI heifer sired by “Sparky” sells. The grandam is a VG85% “Brendon-P” followed by a Very Good “Berretta” with two records over 21,000M. Yosemite Jersey Dairy, CA

GR High Lawn Goose Tiffany

Grammer Berretta Mariah, E-92%, JH1F

Projected to 19,145-1,070-729 ME at 3-0 Ranks on the Top 1.5% GJPI Cow List at +197 Her P9 “Abbott” maternal sister sells. Their dam is a VG-83% “Legion” with over 20,000M followed by an E-90% “Pointer” with 28,090M amd 1,166F. High Lawn Farm, MA

10-8 305 3x 27,050 4.2% 1,144 3.5% 937 A P9 “Lawson” heifer sells and ranks on the Top 500 GJPI Female List. Her first two dams are Very Good with over 22,500M. “Mariah” is the third dam. William Grammer, OH

Pearlmont Kirk Di English-P, VG-88%

4-9 305 3x 28,280 4.2% 1,200 3.4% 971 Offering a P9 “GR Davy” out of a VG88% “Militia.” The grandam is an E-91% “Brazo” maternal sister to “English-P.” The third dam is a VG-86% “Scott” with 10 lactations complete. Daniel Pearl, VT

JVB Red Hot Mor Belinda-ET, E-94%

7-0 305 29,840 5.4% 1,609 3.5% 1,030 Ranks on the Top 1.5% GJPI Cow List at +134 Selling her P9 “Louie” granddaughter. The dam is a VG-88% first lactation “TBone.” The third dam is Sunny Day Bold Belinda, E-94%, with over 38,000M. Jim and Janet VanBuskirk, MI

A Top 500 GJPI female sells sired by “Zuma” and contracted to Alta/Jerseyland. The dam is an E-90% “Impuls” with over 28,000M and 1,300F and ranks 45th for GJPI among cows. The next two dams are VG-87% and E-90%, both with over 22,000M. Charles Ahlem, CA Selling a P9 “Renegade” with a GJPI of +212. The dam is a “PR Gannon” out of a VG-86% “Impuls” with high components. Richard Seacord, NY An “Impuls” sells due in August to “TBone.” Her dam is a VG-84% “Jeweler” followed by an Excellent “Paramount.” Renee Norman, PA

GR Jars of Clay Gannon Vivi, VG-85%, JH1C

20,829-911-773 ME at 1-8 Ranks on the Top 1.5% GJPI Cow List at +152 A Top 500 GJPI female sired by “Plus” sells. She is a maternal sister to “Vivi.” Their dam is a VG-88% “Maximus” then a VG-86% “Action.” Jim Quist, CA

Iatola Pearl of Scotch View, E-90%

3-2 305 24,660 4.7% 1,165 3.7% 914 A P8 “Stone” heifer sells out of a Very Good first laction “Action” daughter. The next dam is a VG-86% “Geronimo” sister to “Pearl” with 24,050M. The next dam is an E-91% “Keeper” with four lactations over 20,000M. Merle and Timothy Lawton, NY

A P9 “Renegade” heifer sells out of a Very Good “TBone.” The grandam is Excellent. Timothy and Janet Angell, VT Offering a P9 “Vermeer” out of an E-90% “Quest” with records up to 19,000M. The grandam is VG-87% with over 17,000M. C & S Livestock, CA Selling a P9 “Louie” out of a VG-85% first lactation “TBone” with an m.e. over 19,000M. The grandam is an E-90% “Iatola.” Dan Bansen, OR A P9 “GR Sixtynine” sells out of a VG-86% “Blair.” The grandam has over 21,000M. Craig Rhein, PA

Stephan Counciller Bambi, E-92%

8-0 305 22,000 5.6% 1,229 3.9% 849 1st 5-Year-Old, 2007 Eastern States Expo Selling her January “TBone” daughter. The next dam is an E-90% “Lester” with eight lactations complete. Sheldon and Rosella Sawyer, NH

Billings Legion Mini Me, E-94%

7-0 305 21,130 5.3% 1,113 3.6% 764 1st 100,000 lb. Class, 2012 NY Spring Carousel Her “Patrick” maternal sister sells. Their dam is an E-93% “Berretta” followed by an E-91% Mighty Master. Billings Farm Inc., VT

Molly Brook Fair Frost, E-90%

3-3 305 25,490 4.1% 1,046 3.6% 911 Her P9 “Valentino” granddaughter sells bred to “Jupiter.” The dam is a VG-87% “Jace” with three records over 21,000M and 1,000F. “Frost” is followed by three more Excellent dams with more than 21,000M and 1,110F. Molly Brook Farms, VT

WF Gump Abby, E-95%

4-0 305 24,910 4.3% 1,066 3.5% 860 8th Senior 2-Year-Old, 2000 All American Show Selling her “Liberate” granddaughter due in September to “Impuls.” Her dam is an E-91% “Fusion” with 21,120M, 820F, 728P actual at 4-9. Waverly Farm, VA

Offering a P9 “Sparky” out of a VG-86% “Sunny” with high components. The grandam is Very Good with 19,600M, 1,106F, 750P actual at 4-0. Richard and Jennifer Avila, TX

Vantage Lemvig Mamme, E-90%, JH1F

4-4 305 3x 27,440 4.8% 1,316 3.6% 996 Offering her P8 “Kryos” daughter born November 2011. “Mamme” has 10 sons in A.I. and five daughters ranked on the Top 1.5% GJPI cow list. The next two dams have over 20,000M. TJF/Lee Syndicate, MS

Donation Heifers

A P9 “Plus” heifer sells. Her dam is a Very Good “Vigor” with 20,340M and backed by a Very Good “Lemvig” with 19,760M. Highland Farms, ME Selling an “Allstar” out of a VG-84% “Liberty.” The grandam is a VG-85% “Bold.” Paul and Linda Stanley, VT A “Merchant” heifer sells with a P-level of P9. Her dam is a VG-86% “Impuls” and ranks 77th for GJPI among cows. The grandam has three records over 21,000M and 1,100F. Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc., CA A “Legal” heifer sells out of a “Jacinto.” The grandam is Excellent. Joseph Angell, VT Selling a “Champ” out of a VG-88% “Militia” with 22,170M and 1,272F. The grandam is a VG-86% “Impuls” with over 5.6% fat and 4.1% protein on all three lactations. Norse Star Jerseys, WI A P9 heifer sired by MVF Militia Justin sells. Her dam is a VG-86% first lactation “Jevon” with an m.e. of 21,097-1,022-773 at 1-11. The grandam is an Excellent “Impuls” with over 20,000M actual. Derrick and Beverly Wright, VT Offering a P9 heifer sired by Cal-Mart Abe Skyler-ET out of a VG-86% dam. The grandam is a VG-82% “Max” with over 20,000M. Craig Avery, MA Selling a “Legal” out of a VG-88% first lactation “Iatola.” The grandam is a VG-85% “Jace.” Steven Martin, PA A “Stone” bred heifer sells out of a VG-85% “Jacinto.” The grandam is an E-90% “Bigtime.” John Kokoski, MA Offering a P9 “TBone” out of an E-91% “Action.” The grandam is a VG-88% “Remake” followed by an E-91% “Titan-P” with over 25,000M. Rebecca Ferry, NY Selling a P9 “Academy” out of an Excellent “TBone.” The grandam is a VG-87% “Rocket.” James Ahlem, CA A December 2010 “Vermeer” sells out of a VG-86% “Manhatten.” The grandam is VG-85%. Kerry Gawalt, VT Offering an “Academy” heifer out of an E-91% “CGar.” The grandam is also Excellent. Kathleen Stevens Metcalf, NH

All Lynns Impuls Virtue-ET, VG-88%, JH1F

1-9 305 18,030 4.8% 861 3.5% 637 #6 GJPI cow in the nation at +238 All proceeds from the sale of her “Merchant” daughter go to the AJCA Scholarship Fund. The next dam is D&E Paramount Violet, the dam of “Visionary,” the #1 “G code” bull. D&E Jerseys, CA A P9 “Merchant” serves as the fourth Cow Pie Bingo heifer. This donation will benefit Jersey Youth Academy and honor the collective memory of influential breeders and leaders of the AJCA. Her dam is a VG-85% “Abe” followed by a VG-84% “Echo.” Rector Jersey Farm, CA

See the May Jersey Journal for additional sale highlights. More consignments to be selected after June genomic proofs. Watch JMS.USJersey. com for updates.

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Judges Named For All American Jersey Shows The judges have been selected for The 60th All American Jersey Shows, sponsored by the American Jersey Cattle Association of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The largest exhibition of Registered Jersey™ cattle in the world, the three shows of The All American will be held November 3, 4 and 5, 2012, in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky. Kevin Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C., will officiate in The All American Jersey Show on Monday, November 5. This will be his third time in the open show ring, having previously served as judge in 2003 and consultant judge in 2008. Lutz also officiated at the National Jersey Jug Futurity in 1999 and The All American Junior Jersey Show in 1998. He judged the 2011 Royal june 2012

Melbourne (Australia) Show, and over the years numerous state fairs across the U.S. as well. His consultant will be Kevin Williams, McConnelsville, Ohio, the judge of the 2004 National Jersey Jug Futurity. Dean Dohle, Half Way, Mo., will judge the 59th National Jersey Jug Futurity on November 4. He has twice been an associate judge at the national level, for the Brown Swiss show at World Dairy Expo in 2005 and at the 2011 All American Junior Jersey Show. Dohle has judged at the state fairs of Ohio, North and South Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. His consultant will be Tom “Moss” McCauley, Lowell, Mich. The National Jersey Jug Futurity is the oldest and richest class for dairy cattle. The 2011 futurity paid $11,565 in premiums, with the winner receiving over $2,100. The judge for The All American Junior Jersey Show on November 3 will be Chris

Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio. In 2011, Lahmers judged the National Jersey Jug Futurity, the International Brown Swiss Show at World Dairy Expo, and New York Red & White Spring Show. Previously he judged the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Ayrshire Show and 2008 Eastern National Brown Swiss Show, both in Harrisburg, Pa. Sean Johnson, Glenville, Pa., will be the consultant. The first and second place winners in each class of these shows will become the All American and Reserve All American honorees for 2012 of the American Jersey Cattle Association.

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In this month’s Jersey Jargon, we’ll take a closer look at the AJCC Research Foundation and learn more about how it funds Jersey-specific research.

The success of the Jersey breed today can be attributed in part to the science that leads to improved herd management tools. Discovering how to better feed, breed and care for Jerseys to capitalize on their unique advantages begins with research. Unfortunately, much of the work that is now carried out makes the assumption that all cows are created equally and managed the same. Jersey breeders know their cow has unique advantages and needs. That is why the AJCC Research Foundation is vital to their businesses. The Foundation was established in 1967 to sponsor scientific research for the advancement of dairy technology and the dairy industry. Since 1988, it has awarded nearly $880,000 in seed money for selected projects, including a $20,000 grant in 2005 that laid the groundwork for the first Jersey genotyping test. The Foundation is funded from direct contributions and proceeds from an annual benefit auction held in conjunction with the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National AllJersey Inc. Specialty items related to the Jersey breed are donated to the auction. This year’s event will be held at Pearlmont Farm in Barnett, Vt., on June 28.

The Foundation The Foundation is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (c) (3) charitable trust. Donations are tax-deductible charitable gifts. It is the policy of the Foundation to fund projects only from investment income and refrain from payment of overhead costs. The decisions on which projects are to be funded, and for how much, is made by the Board of Directors of the American Jersey Cattle Association, upon the advice of the Research Advisory Committee. Focus of Projects The Foundation has provided seed money for well-designed projects related to high-priority areas that affect the Jersey breed. Funding priorities include: nutrition of high-producing Jerseys, particularly practical feeding methods to maximize production of valuable components; factors affecting yield of products manufactured from Jersey milk; factors affecting net income, longevity and lifetime profit; breeding plans to optimize genetic gain while maintaining genetic diversity; biological and economic efficiencies of Jerseys; and factor affecting management of Jersey calves. The first project to receive funding was a study of the requirements for certain minerals to prevent milk fever. Other key

projects include grants to study the recessive traits Limber Legs and Rectovaginal Constriction, the development of formulas for predictive cheese yield and Production Type Index (the predecessor of Jersey Performance Index) and the computerized mating program JerseyMate. In March 2012, the AJCA Board approved the funding of six projects for a total of $42,682. Contributing to the Cause The contribution that initiated the creation of the Foundation was a check in the amount of $100 from L. A. Rigrish in 1967. In the early years, growth was slow. It was boosted by a very generous contribution from director Edwin C. Gamble of Kentucky—654 shares of Proctor & Gamble stock and 10 shares of E. I. DuPont in 1968, 1969 and 1970. In the years since, the Foundation has received other generous gifts from Jersey enthusiasts, many in memory of prominent Jersey leaders. The Jersey breed has also held several events specific to funding the Foundation, including the all-donation National Heifer Sale in 2005. Jersey breeders wishing to make a contribution may do so directly or through the J.F. Cavanaugh Fund which was established in 2010 in memory of the former executive secretary of the national Jersey organizations. For more information, contact Cari Wolfe, Director of Research and Genetic Program Development, at 614/322-4453 or email at cwolfe@usjersey.com.

Scotch View Farms George and Nadine Wilson • David Wilson Henry Aldrich, Herdsman 283 Blenheim Hill Road, Stamford, NY 12167

Phone 607/652-7181 Email wilsongn@dishmail.net April Rolling Herd Average — 78.6 cows 19,864M 4.7% 937F 3.5% 697P Merle, Margaret, Tim, Mike, Nathan & Ryan Lawton 431 Bridge St., Newark Valley, NY 13811 607/642-8169 Farm 607/341-1172 Tim mmlawton@stny.rr.com

awtons

jersey farm

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

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Oelfke Crowned Minnesota Queen Minnesota Jersey breeders met for the annual meeting of their state Jersey organization on March 10, 2012, in Morton. Members attended to business and honored adults and juniors for achievements with Registered Jerseys. Janet Oelfke, Hamburg, was crowned as the 2012 Minnesota Jersey Queen. She is the daughter of Jim and Jody Oelfke. Thomas J. Wear, Nicollett, received awards for the high-genetic cow and highgenetic herd. Wear Rebel 562W was the high cow for Jersey Performance Index (JPI) with an index of +152 following the December 2011 genetic evaluations. The Very Good-87% daughter of O.F. Mannix Rebel-ET, GJPI +99, produced 21,010 lbs. milk, 1,178 lbs. fat and 847 lbs. protein at 4-3 and has a current JPI of +156. Wearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s herd of 57 cows had a December JPI average of +61 and Predicted Transmitting Abilities of +274M, +21F and +13P. Prairie Harbour Perimiter Lime, owned by Stephanie, Joseph and Kenric Sukalski, Reiland Jerseys, Le Roy, was the highproducing cow. The Excellent-90% daughter of Rock Ella Perimiter-ET, GJPI +67, produced a 4-2 record of 31,730 lbs. milk, 1,533 lbs. fat and 1,061 lbs. protein, with a dollar value of $4,932. Smith Haven Dairy, Hamburg, was recognized for being the high-producing herd in the state, with a herd average of 20,178 lbs. milk, 935 lbs. fat and 723 lbs. protein and a dollar value of $3,153 on 142 cows. In the business meeting, members were made aware that the newsletter will not be published this year due to insufficient income from advertising. In the interim, news will be dispersed by the club secretary via email. The state junior show will be the Jersey Jamboree on June 12, in Arlington, Minn. The state open show will be held in conjunction with the Minnesota State Fair. The current slate of officers was reelected to serve the organization in 2012 as follows: Randy Drinkall, Rushford, president, Peter Gieseke, Saint James, vice president, Kari Drinkall, Rushford, secretary, and Judy Mill, Lewiston, treasurer. Directors elected to serve twoyear terms were Dale Mill, Lewiston, Katie Olson, Atwater, and Kathy Skiba, North Branch.

Messmer Jersey Farm Quality Cattle At Quantity Prices 4495 Low Gap Road Martinsville, IN 46151 765/349-1500 (house) 317/446-2669 (cell)

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PRODUCTION AWARDS

Lifetime Production Achievements to be Honored

2011 Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest Ranked By Protein Name, Appraisal Score Owner

Protein Milk (pounds)

BW Berretta Tanette-ET, E-92% 11,133 Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif. Select Lily of Mainstream, E-91% 10,677 Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden, Wash. D&E Ferreira Sky Eda, E-90% 10,156 D & E Jerseys, Hilmar, Calif. Berrys Select Sapphire Sloane-ET, VG-85% 10,094 Deborah C. Osborn and Paul L. Stiles, Keymar, Md. Lagerweys Hallmark Redrose, E-91% 8,609 Michael R. Kortus, Lynden, Wash. Dutch Hollow Yassa Vacation, E-91% 8,521 Alan Owen Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y. Heartland Berretta Isabel, VG-88% 8,446 Heartland Jerseys, Seneca, Kan. Yosemite Lemvig Berretta Seina, VG-87% 8,193 Yosemite Jersey Dairy, Hilmar, Calif. Mainstream Hallmark Serena, E-90% 7,986 Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden, Wash. Osceola Montana Ellen B 96, E-92% 7,919 Phillip A. and Christie M. Hansen, Canby, Ore.

Fat

Avg. Daily Production Protein Milk Fat Days

306,393

14,129

2.6

72.7

3.4

4,217

301,416

13,957

3.1

88.2

4.1

3,417

264,502

11,776

2.5

56.6

2.5

4,673

286,979

12,113

2.4

68.3

2.9

4,202

248,376

11,611

2.9

83.9

3.9

2,959

257,361

12,324

2.3

70.3

3.4

3,663

229,489

9,655

2.4

65.7

2.8

3,495

212,264

9,324

2.7

68.8

3.0

3,086

211,912

10,476

3.5

92.4

4.6

2,294

228,567

9,332

2.2

63.8

2.6

3,585

Ranked By Milk Name, Appraisal Score Owner

Milk Fat Protein Avg. Daily Production (pounds) Milk Fat Protein Days

BW Berretta Tanette-ET, E-92% 306,393 Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif. Select Lily of Mainstream, E-91% 301,416 Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden, Wash. Berrys Select Sapphire Sloane-ET, VG-85% 286,979 Deborah C. Osborn and Paul L. Stiles, Keymar, Md. D&E Ferreira Sky Eda, E-90% 264,502 D & E Jerseys, Hilmar, Calif. Dutch Hollow Yassa Vacation, E-91% 257,361 Alan Owen Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y. Lagerweys Hallmark Redrose, E-91% 248,376 Michael R. Kortus, Lynden, Wash. Heartland Berretta Isabel, VG-88% 229,489 Heartland Jerseys, Seneca, Kan. Willards Sambo Beth, E-91% 229,185 Willie Anderson, Onalaska, Wash. Osceola Montana Ellen B 96, E-92% 228,567 Phillip A. and Christie M. Hansen, Canby, Ore. Billings Barber Sasha, E-95% 218,809 Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, Vt.

14,129

11,133

72.7

3.4

2.6

4,217

13,957

10,677

88.2

4.1

3.1

3,417

12,113

10,094

68.3

2.9

2.4

4,202

11,776

10,156

56.6

2.5

2.2

4,673

12,324

8,521

70.3

3.4

2.3

3,663

11,611

8,609

83.9

3.9

2.9

2,959

9,655

8,446

65.7

2.8

2.4

3,495

9,721

7,791

71.7

3.0

2.4

3,197

9,332

7,919

63.8

2.6

2.2

3,585

10,220

7,514

56.0

2.6

1.9

3,904

Ranked By Fat Name, Appraisal Score Owner

Fat Milk Protein Avg. Daily Production (pounds) Fat Milk Protein Days

BW Berretta Tanette-ET, E-92% 14,129 Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif. Select Lily of Mainstream, E-91% 13,957 Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden, Wash. Dutch Hollow Yassa Vacation, E-91% 12,324 Alan Owen Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y. Berrys Select Sapphire Sloane-ET, VG-85% 12,113 Deborah C. Osborn and Paul L. Stiles, Keymar, Md. D&E Ferreira Sky Eda, E-90% 11,776 D & E Jerseys, Hilmar, Calif. Lagerweys Hallmark Redrose, E-91% 11,611 Michael R. Kortus, Lynden, Wash. Thomas DC Micki, E-95% 11,578 Joe Rocha and R & R Dairy, Tillamook, Ore. Mainstream Jace Shelly, E-91% 10,813 Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden, Wash. Mainstream Hallmark Serena, E-90% 10,476 Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden, Wash. Heartland Mannix Kylie-ET, E-93% 10,333 Heartland Jerseys, Seneca, Kan.

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306,393 11,133

3.4

72.7

2.6

4,217

301,416 10,677

4.1

88.2

3.1

3,417

257,361

8,521

3.4

70.3

2.3

3,663

286,979 10,094

2.9

68.3

2.4

4,202

264,502 10,156

2.5

56.6

2.2

4,673

248,376

8,609

3.9

83.9

2.9

2,959

203,776

7,643

3.3

58.1

2.2

3,510

212,740

7,875

5.6 110.7

4.1

1,921

211,912

7,986

4.6

92.4

3.5

2,294

204,847

7,143

3.4

67.4

2.4

3,039

wo cows will be honored for outstanding production on June 29, 2012, during the Jersey Breeders’ Banquet held in conjunction with the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. in North Conway, N.H. BW Berretta Tanette-ET, bred and owned by Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif., will be presented with the breed’s three trophies for official lifetime production—the Ogston Trophy for milk production, the High Lawn Trophy for fat production and the Edyvean Farm Trophy for protein production. “Tanette” won the AJCA Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest this year after placing second for milk and third for components last year. On December 31, 2011, her lifetime production totals stood at 306,393 lbs. milk, 14,129 lbs. fat and 11,133 lbs. protein in 4,217 days. Also being recognized in New Hampshire will be Hillacres Marinas Nautical, owned by John Tighe and Russell Subject, South Hero, Vt., winner of both the President’s Trophy and the Hilmar Cheese Yield Trophy. The 2011 Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest distinguishes cows alive as of December 31, 2011, who produced a minimum of 200,000 lbs. milk, 9,500 lbs. fat or 7,500 lbs. protein. Only DHIR production credits were used to calculate the standings. Twenty-two cows met the minimum nomination requirements for the contest. As a group, the top 15 in each category averaged 242,716 lbs. milk, 11,197 lbs. fat and 8,688 lbs. protein. The average daily production on these totals is 71.5 lbs. milk, 3.26 lbs. fat and 2.53 lbs. protein. Cows ranked among the top 10 in each category are sired by a dozen different bulls. Three bulls each sired two daughters ranked among the top 10—Mason Boomer Sooner Berretta, GJPI +27, Altheas Select-ET, GJPI -36, and Schultz Brook Hallmark, GJPI +48. “Tanette” made her debut in the contest last year and added 29,003 lbs. milk, 1,271 lbs. fat and 1,046 lbs. protein to her lifetime totals in 2011 to top the contest this year. The Excellent-92% “Berretta” daughter freshened with her 14th calf in October 2010 and turned 15 years-of-age in June 2011. She peaked with 94 lbs. milk on her December 2010 test, gave 91 lbs. milk on her April 2011 test and ended up with a (continued to page 52)

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Production Award Winners (continued from page 50)

305-day record of 25,240 lbs. milk, 1,044 lbs. fat and 859 lbs. protein (3x milking). In all, nine of her 14 lactations exceed 20,000 lbs. milk. Daily production on “Tanette’s” lifetime totals is 72.7 lbs. milk, 3.4 lbs. fat and 2.6 lbs. protein. Ranking second for all measures of production is one of four members of the milking string at Mainstream Jerseys to rank in the contest. Select Lily of Mainstream, owned by Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden, Wash., has lifetime totals of 301,416 lbs. milk, 13,957 lbs. fat and 10,677 lbs. protein in 3,417 days. Her daily production is among the highest in the cows ranked in the lifetime contest—88.2 lbs. milk, 4.1 lbs. fat and 3.1 lbs. protein—and rivaled only by her peers at the farm. The Excellent-91% “Select” daughter freshened with her eighth calf in October 2010 and added 20,783 lbs. milk, 966 lbs. fat and 800 lbs. protein to her lifetime totals in 2011. She has placed among the top 10 in the lifetime production contest the past two years and recently left the herd a week shy of her 13th birthday. Six of the milk wagon’s eight lactations are in excess of 34,600 lbs. milk. Her records made as a senior three-year-old and 11-year-old rank on the current National Class Leader list. Her best record of 7-8 365 39,640 5.0% 1,977 3.5% 1,402 DHIR previously ranked among the top 25 cheese yield records in breed history. “Lily” was bred by fellow Washington Jersey breeder, John E. Blankenship, also of Lynden. Another “Select” daughter to rank among the top 10 in the lifetime production contest is Berrys Select Sapphire Sloane-ET, owned by Deborah C. Osborn and Paul L. Stiles, Keymar, Md. “Sloane” ranks second for milk, fourth for fat and third for protein with 286,979 lbs. milk, 12,113 lbs. fat and 10,094 lbs. protein in 4,202 days. Daily production on the Very Good-85% matriarch equates to 68.3 lbs. milk, 2.9 lbs. fat and 2.4 lbs. protein. “Sloane” made her first appearance in the top 10 rankings of the lifetime production contest in 2008 and has moved up among her peers since. She freshened with her eighth calf in July 2011 and recently left the herd at 14 years-of-age. She made her best record of 36,986 lbs. milk, 1,529 lbs. fat and 1,248 lbs. protein in 365 days at 6-5. Like her paternal sister, she ranks on the current National Class Leader list among cows 10 years-of-age and older with 30,470 lbs. milk, 1,216 lbs. fat, 1,041 lbs. protein and 3,387 lbs. cheese yield at 10-0.

Winners of the President’s Trophy The President’s Trophy is an annual award recognizing the high-record cow on official AJCA testing programs of the previous year. Since 1990, it has been awarded to the cow completing the top record for m.e. pounds protein. Previously, it was awarded on the basis of standardized 3.5% fat, 3.2% protein yield (1987–1989); 4% fat-corrected milk (FCM) (1983–1986); dollar value (1975–1982); m.e. milk record (1964–1974); high m.e. fat record (1961–1963); and prior to 1961, to the high actual fat record. 1923 Lads Iota 1924 Darling Jolly Lassie 1925 Madeline of Hillside 1926 Killingly Torono Lass 1927 Red Lady 1928 Abigail of Hillside 1929 The Lions Lilac 1930 Imp. Cancalaise 1931 Rinda Rosaires Tessie 1932,1933 None 1934 Stockwell April Pogis of HP 1935 Stockwell April Pogis of HP 1936 Sultanes Magnolia Belle 1937 None 1938 Sybil Tessie Lorna 1939 None 1940 Dairylike Maid Cleo 1941,1942 None 1943 Missionary Noble Alice 1944 Blossom May of Redmond 1945 Welcome Volunteer Tiff 1946 Volunteer Shining Pearl 1947 Sparkling Sirs Bambo 1948 Opal Crystal Lady 1949 Orrland Signal Vol Sable 1950 Wonderful Bowlina Sue 1951 Blossom Susie of Remond 1952 Orrland Signal Vol Sable 1953 June Volunteer Fantasy 1954 Sir Challenger Marie Anna 1955 Volunteer Noble Alice 1956 SWV Radiant Sable 1957 Marlu Commando Mannequin 1958 Victory Lads Sable 1959 Signal Sable Knight Doris 1960 Envoy Jewels Cheryl 1961 Tristram Basil Susan 1962 Dandymac Beacon Marilyn 1963 Marlu Commando Bravo Duchess 1964 Tristram Remus Joan 1965 Victory S C Welcome Fan 1966 Pinnacle Jester Vol. Janice 1967 Ettas Sparkle 1968 Fairview Miladys Duchess 1969 The Trademarks Sable Fashion 1970 Basil Lucy Minnie Pansy 1971 Victory Pixy Accent 1972 Fairview Jester Melody 1973 VTD Bas Sable 1974 Rocky Hill Debbie 1st 1975 Rocky Hill Debbie 1st 1976 Rocky Hill Debbie 1st 1977 Rocky Hill Debbie Rockal 1978 Basil Lucy Minnie Pansy 1979 Rocky Hill Favorite Deb 1980 Rocky Hill Favorite Deb 1981 Forest Glen Model QS Gem 1982 Butterfield Expo Samantha 1983 Samson Leader Lill 1984 SLJ Faithful Mary Francis 1985 Jersey Nooks Saint X 1986 SLJ Faithful Mary Francis 1987 Supreme Pompey Samson E106 1988 Mile Creek Fascinator Cinnamon 1989 Forest Glen Duncan Gemini 1990 Barbs Duncan Day 1991 Sun Valley Sooner Sunday 1992 AU Tillies Legend Twinkie

18,632 16,425 20,624 15,556 19,608 23,677 13,844 18,822 15,592

1,048 1,141 1,044 882 1,029 927 927 1,072 1,043

17,880 16,187 14,247

1,218 1,081 1,043

17,121

1,021

15,303

1,038

19,390 1,038 18,604 1,072 19,416 1,077 18,016 1,081 14,959 959 20,084 1,064 19,497 1,223 17,062 1,080 21,243 1,210 16,130 1,052 20,097 1,319 17,506 1,048 19,161 1,097 21,830 1,259 21,100 1,168 17,196 1,097 17,998 1,056 14,682 1,057 16,118 1,016 20,476 1,159 14,968 941 20,989 1,042 22,719 1,258 23,430 985 27,275 1,294 23,177 1,015 25,250 1,299 23,860 1,200 25,290 1,371 24,590 1,236 27,900 1,451 25,410 1,356 25,890 1,386 $2,635 30,020 1,719 3,557 28,150 1,418 3,156 27,360 1,267 3,241 30,530 1,605 4,273 25,750 1,343 3,935 23,380 1,271 3,818 28,450 1,648 4,821 28,010 4% FCM 28,439 4% FCM 30,350 4% FCM 29,448 4% FCM 32,980 std. 3.5% F, 3.2% P 37,920 std. 3.5% F, 3.2% P 34,752 std. 3.5% F, 3.2% P 1,112 lbs. protein 1,415 lbs. protein 1,197 lbs. protein (continued to page 54)

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JERSEY JOURNAL

AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC. ALL-JERSEY SALES CORPORATION 2011 Annual Report

AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC. ALL-JERSEY SALES CORPORATION Report to the Membership

“The organizations that maintain a significant influence are those that adapt to a changing environment without losing their essence. Entities that resist change, rather than understand the change and constantly reinvent themselves within the new context, inevitably lose their impact and die.” Cheese Yield Production (NDHIA actual yield, pounds/cow)

2,000 1,750 1,500 1991 2001 2011

Registrations (thousands)

This is my twelfth report to you as Executive Secretary and CEO of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. Every aspect of our lives, our communities and country, and the world in which we live has profoundly changed in these twelve years. Some of these changes have been to the advantage of the Jersey breed and your businesses, others not. Your organizations have flourished in this changing environment, as the record of 2011 demonstrates. One reason is that the Jersey cow is capable and ready to meet the core demands of change—productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. The other is that your organizations have never lost sight of the essential functions that support their collective mission to improve and promote the Jersey breed, and increase the value of and demand for Jersey milk, Jersey cattle and Jersey genetics. What we do—for you, with you, and in concert with industry partners—is identify, measure, evaluate, publicize, market, invest, and educate. These are the accomplishments for the year ended December 31, 2011.

• All-time record production per cow of 18,633 lbs. milk, 889 lbs. fat, 676 lbs. protein and 2,294 lbs. cheese yield (305-2x-m.e.), based on a record 91,028 lactations processed;

70 50 1991 2001 2011

• All-time record registrations of 96,174 animals, also making 2011 the fourth consecutive year of over 90,000 registered; • All-time record of 168,934 JerseyTag units sold;

Performance Program Cows (thousands)

• All-time record of 137,999 cows enrolled on performance programs, extending the span of record growth to five consecutive years; • All-time records of 907 herds and 132,915 cows enrolled on REAP, our package of cost-effective, profit-oriented business services;

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• All-time record of 94,045 appraised cows; and

• All-time record of $705,966 in Equity revenue, from 1,006 NAJ members.

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Type Evaluation (scores assigned, thousands)

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Analysis by unbiased agencies is bringing to light just how much Jerseys have to offer milk producers and their bottom line. The California Department of Food and Agriculture just released the 2011 annual cost of production summary. Last year the average mailbox price for Holstein milk was $17.86, and the cost of production was $15.39, for a net income of $2.47 per cwt. The average Jersey mailbox price was $21.19 with average costs of $17.49, for a net income of $3.70 per cwt., nearly 50% greater. The color of the U.S. dairy industry is changing—and will continue to change. Today, we estimate that the Jersey population is 8.1% of the total U.S. milk cow population, or 750,000 cows. A leading indicator of Jersey breed growth—market share of domestic semen sales—increased to 9.7% in 2011. Domestic semen sales grew 12.1% to set an all-time record at 2.2 million units. Combined with export sales, NAAB members sold a record 3.3 million units in 2011, 7.3% more than the previous year. Impressive gains were recorded in the area of breed improvement. Comparing the 2

Jersey cows born in 2009 to those born in 1999, productive capacity has increased by 1,597 lbs. milk, 104 lbs. fat and 71 lbs. protein. Analysis of genetic trend across functional type traits also reveals continuous improvement, especially for udder traits. Genotyping and genomic evaluations had impacts in many areas during the year. 5,759 females were genotyped in 2011, bringing the historical total for females to 11,488 (962 owners). Genotypes were also in the database for 5,364 males, setting the stage for developments to JerseyMateTM. 22% of animals registered in 2011 were sired by genomically evaluated bulls with no daughter proofs (in progeny test programs, designated by NAAB marketing code G). For December evaluations, the number of code G bulls (154) exceeded active A.I. bulls (134), as did their average genetic merit across production, longevity and fertility traits. Research using genomic information identified a genetic factor affecting fertility. The AJCA Board acted swiftly to declare Jersey Haplotype 1 (JH1) an undesirable genetic factor, to provide procedures for accurate testing, and to engage in a positive program of education.

2012 Objectives of National All-Jersey Inc. • To the extent possible, be involved in efforts examining Federal milk marketing order and Farm Bill safety net alternatives. • Continue work to raise the national minimum nonfat solids standards for fluid milk to meet existing California levels. • Recruit research opportunities and promote research that demonstrates the value of high solids milk and the efficiency and sustainability of Jerseys. • In the All-Jersey® and Queen of Quality® brand programs, enroll new producers and distributors, expand services provided and support, and develop and promote new products using Jersey milk. • Look for and advance market arrangements, voluntary and regulated, that obtain or improve Multiple Component Pricing (MCP) for producers currently not receiving MCP or sub-standard MCP pricing. • Develop economic analyses that promote increased use of Jersey genetics. • Produce timely communications including Weekly Market Update, Milk and Component Outlook, Equity Newsletter and Jersey Journal articles.

Genotyping was adopted as the official method of parentage qualification. Jersey Marketing Service had a very good year in a tough economy. The total gross from public and private sales managed in 2011 by JMS was $8,687,865, eighth-high in history, on the fourth-high volume ever of 6,413 lots. JMS managed five of the top 10 public sales ranked by average price. The top three, in order, were The All American Jersey Sale, $6,474.62 on 65 lots; the 54th Pot O’Gold Sale, for the second time offering an all-genotyped group of 33 heifers at $4,568.18; and the all-donation, all-genotyped National Heifer Sale, 72 lots averaging $4,247.92. Five sales managed by JMS grossed over $325,000. The 1,314 animals sold in the two-day K&K Dispersal, Newton, Wis., generated receipts of $1,648,355, establishing a new company record for single sale gross. Monthly online auctions started in February on our custom-built online auction site, JerseyBid.com, paving the way for the 2012 introduction of Jersey Auction Live. Producer owned and governed, JMS has marketed 66,118 lots for a total gross of $104.8 million from 2000 to December 31, 2011. National All-Jersey Inc. was fully engaged and effective in Farm Bill discussions. After months of analysis, discussion and debate, the legislation introduced as H.R. 3062, the Dairy Security Act of 2011, retained regulated multiple component pricing in Federal Orders. Going forward, NAJ will continue to support policy that Federal Order changes be handled through the formal rule-making process already in place with USDA and not legislative action. Three years in, the Queen of Quality® program may be small with 3

The Vision Gift campaign for the endowment of Jersey Youth Academy exceeded its $250,000 goal at the National Heifer Sale on June 22, because not only were established breeders paying it forward, Academy students were also paying it back. The bidding for the Gold Halter was won at $27,000 by Sexing Technologies Inc., which took Will-Do Valentino Wannabe-Twin, a heifer donated by sisters Erica and Amber Ettinger. Amber, second from left, was a member of the first Academy class. Selected for the second class held in 2011, Tommy Allen donated the heifer for Cow Pie Bingo that was re-donated by winner Richard Clauss to the National Heifer Sale. Total proceeds from this activity were $6,720.

27 members in 17 states at December 31, but it has great up-potential. It arrived at the right time for the producers entering added-value, direct consumer marketing with 100% Jersey milk products. Early adopters included long-established fluid milk producer High Lawn Farm in Massachusetts and some of the best artisanal cheesemakers in the world. Their continuing use of the Queen of Quality® label attests to its benefits and is a powerful incentive for other producers to sign up.

From our first dot-com presence at USJersey.com, we have acquired and developed 10 more unique web sites that support your businesses and promote “the Jersey brand.” These include infoJersey, the portal to AJCA Herd Services, including online registration, Herd View and JerseyMateTM; the Green Book Online for genetic evaluations; two sites for Jersey Journal, one to deliver its digital edition, plus JerseySites development services from Jersey Journal; branded promotion at Queen of Quality; a site dedicated to Jersey Youth Academy; and, of course, the Jersey Marketing Service catalog and online auction sites, Jersey Bid and Jersey Auction Live. For the first time in 2011, we reached new audiences through the social media site, Facebook, while our educational videos were fed through Vimeo.

Neal Smith

Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer

Management Team Accounting Vickie J. White, Treasurer National All-Jersey Inc. and AJCA Herd Services Erick Metzger Development Cherie L. Bayer, Ph.D. Field Service Kristin Paul Jersey Journal Kimberly A. Billman Research and Genetic Development Cari W. Wolfe Jersey Marketing Service Jason Robinson

Our staff organized the second North American Jersey Cheese Awards in conjunction with the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings in Wisconsin last June. The quality of the 77 cheeses, butters and yogurts entered by 24 producers from 16 states impressed the international-level judging panel. Said Kate Arding, co-founder of the acclaimed Culture magazine, “The range of styles of cheese showed imagination and innovation and oftentimes even if the cheese needed further work, they were headed in the right direction, all of which is really encouraging for the future.” Queen of Quality® members took Best of Show and third Best of Show honors, plus many top medals. We found as many ways as possible to share the stories and successes of Jersey owners, promote the Jersey brand, and educate the world about the Jersey cow. First among our resources is Jersey Journal, the only monthly publication in the world devoted to the Jersey breed and business. While the magazine must always cover the gamut of what happens across any year, genetics and marketing took center stage in 2011. A total of 1,116 pages, supported by 525 pages of purchased advertising, were published. Total print and digital edition subscribers at December 31 were 2,638. Contributing also to these efforts are programs like “This Month in Jersey Genomics,” our presence at major industry trade shows such as World Dairy Expo, and production of The All American Jersey Shows and Sales, three days of all Jerseys, all the time during the North American International Livestock Exposition. To accomplish all of these activities, your organizations must have financial strength. The AJCA and NAJ reported combined net income from operations of $177,800 as explained in the financial statements presented in this report. The companies have reported positive net income from operations for the past eight years. The balance sheet of the organizations is strong with combined net assets of $2,387,167. It is fitting to close the report on 2011 by reviewing the investments that were made for the future. In four short years, genomics has generated profound change in the breeding and improvement of dairy cattle. Through December 31, your organizations have spent $196,739 to ensure that genomic technology and accurate evaluations would be available to Jersey owners, and will spend just over $50,000 more in 2012. I am confident that history will someday rank this investment alongside Project Equity in its impact on the breed and these organizations. Likewise Jersey Youth Academy. To all those who made a Vision Gift to the 2011 campaign, “Thank You.” To all those who during the year made a donation to Academy, at whatever level, “Thank You.” We have long needed this program to educate and encourage young people to enter the Jersey business, and with your financial support it is now a reality. The leadership of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. see a bright future for the Jersey breed, founded on services that identify, measure, evaluate, publicize, market, invest, and educate. We look forward to working with you as we go forward.

Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer 4

AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC. ALL-JERSEY SALES CORPORATION Outline History of Jerseys and the U.S. Jersey Organizations 1851 1853 1868 1869 1872 1880

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First dairy cow registered in America, a Jersey, Lily No. 1, born. First recorded butter test of Jersey cow, Flora 113, 511 lbs., 2 oz. in 50 weeks. The American Jersey Cattle Club organized, the first national dairy registration organization in the United States. First Herd Register published and Constitution adopted. First Scale of Points for evaluating type adopted. The AJCC incorporated April 19, 1880 under a charter granted by special act of the General Assembly of New York. Permanent offices established in New York City. First 1,000-lb. churned butterfat record made (Signal’s Lily Flag). In competition open to all dairy breeds at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, the Jersey herd was first for economy of production; first in amount of milk produced; first in amount of butter; first in amount of cheese; required less milk to make a pound of butter or a pound of cheese; and made the highest quality of butter and cheese. Register of Merit (ROM) testing established, with the Babcock test used to determine fat content. First Jersey Calf Clubs organized to encourage interest of boys and girls in the Jersey breed. First 1,000-lb. fat ROM record (Sophie’s Agnes). Jersey Creamline milk program established and copyrighted. Herd Improvement Registry (HIR) testing adopted. Tattooing required of all Jerseys to be registered. Type classification program initiated, as were Tested Sire and Tested Dam ratings and Superior Sire awards. Female registration number 1000000 issued. By-law amendment providing for selective registration of bulls approved by membership. The Victory Bull Campaign results in 1,000 Registered Jersey bulls being donated by AJCC members to American farmers. The Sale of Stars held in Columbus, Ohio, consisting entirely of donated cattle, the proceeds of which were used to purchase a building site for new headquarters. Debut of the All American Jersey Show and Junior Jersey Exposition. The Sale of Stars is established as an annual national consignment sale, eventually to be renamed The All American Sale. Transfers for fiscal year 1947-48 establish all-time record at 58,708. Research Department created and cooperative research projects undertaken with Iowa, Kansas, and Ohio State colleges of agriculture. Special research committee named to review Club’s research. Research project on “Relation Between Heifer Type and Type and Production of Cows” undertaken. The 104 cows owned by E. S. Brigham of Vermont, average 11,703 lbs. milk and 616 lbs. butterfat to become the first herd of 100 or more cows, of any breed, to average more than 600 lbs. on official test. The AJCC launches Jersey Journal on October 5. Registrations total 87,682, setting all-time record.

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The All-Jersey® milk program, originated in Oregon and Washington, goes national. A second all-donation sale, the All-American Sale of Starlets, raises funds for an expanded youth program. National All-Jersey Inc. organized. The All American Jersey Show and Sale revived after sevenyear hiatus, with the first AJCC-managed National Jersey Jug Futurity staged the following year. Dairy Herd Improvement Registry (DHIR) adopted to recognize electronically processed DHIA records as official. All-Jersey® trademark sales expand to 28 states. National All-Jersey Inc. initiates the 5,000 Heifers for Jersey Promotion Project, with sale proceeds from donated heifers used to promote All-Jersey® program growth and expanded field service. Registration, classification and testing records converted to electronic data processing equipment. AJCC Research Foundation created as 501(c)(3) charitable trust sponsoring scientific research. USDA Predicted Difference sire evaluations, which also introduced concept of repeatability, implemented. AJCC Centennial annual meeting held in conjunction with the International Conference of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau and The All American Show & Sale. The All American Sale averages $4,198.21, highest average ever recorded for a Jersey sale. First 1,500-lb. fat record (The Trademarks Sable Fashion). Jersey Marketing Service formed as subsidiary of National All-Jersey Inc., and the next year manages National Heifer, Pot O’Gold, and All American sales. Registered Jerseys on official test average 10,304 lbs. milk and 514 lbs. fat (305-day, 2x, m.e.). Genetic Recovery program approved by membership. First 30,000-lb. milk record (Basil Lucy Minnie Pansy). Equity Project launched to advocate for component-based milk pricing and higher minimum standards. First multi-trait selection tool, Production Type Index (PTI), introduced. For first time, Jerseys selling at auction average more than $1,000 per head ($1,026.51). Registrations total 60,975, of which 11,529 are from Genetic Recovery. Linear functional type traits appraisal program replaces classification. Young Sire Program introduced. “800 in ’80” results in 813 Equity Investors. DHIR lactation average reaches 12,064 lbs. milk and 578 lbs. fat. First 1,000-lb. protein record made (Rocky Hill Silverlining Rockal). Five bulls enrolled in the Young Sire Program receive USDA summaries. All are plus. Jersey milk producers receive additional income estimated at $16 million due to Equity market development. The first Jersey Directory is published. First regional young sire proving group, Dixieland Jersey Sires, Inc., organized, two more created by 1987. Jersey Mating Program implemented.

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For first time, 50,000 cows enrolled on performance program. Committee appointed to increase the AJCC Research Foundation endowment to $1 million. The largest All American Jersey Show in history is completed, with 617 head exhibited. USDA issues decision implementing multiple component pricing in the Great Basin Federal Order. DHIR lactation average reaches 13,068 lbs. milk and 616 lbs. fat. The new AJCC-NAJ headquarters building is completed. Laurence and Mary French Rockefeller of The Billings Farm donate $100,000 to the AJCC Research Foundation. AJCC and NAJ Boards adopt challenge of increasing protein production in relation to butterfat production. DHIR lactation average reaches 14,091 lbs. milk, 662 lbs. fat and 524 lbs. protein. The National Jersey Jug Futurity has its largest show ever, with 62 exhibited. REGAPP software introduces paperless registration. Sunny Day Farm and Meri-Acres become the first Jersey herds to average over 20,000 lbs. milk per cow. DHIR lactation average reaches 15,231 lbs. milk, 706 lbs. fat and 564 lbs. protein. The Club is reincorporated in the State of Ohio and its name changed to American Jersey Cattle Association. REAP—bundling registration, Equity/NAJ membership, performance evaluation and type appraisal—introduced. After USDA calls for proposals on Federal Order pricing reform, National All-Jersey Inc. is among first to respond, recommending use of end-product pricing for all classes of milk. Breed average reaches 16,051 lbs. milk, 737 lbs. fat and 591 lbs. protein. Record average set for the All American Sale at $7,793.33. Genetic Diversity Program is introduced. Performance program enrollments exceed 75,000 cows for first time. Introduction of internet-intranet data processing system delivers real-time registration service and on-demand pedigree information 24/7. Net assets of the AJCC Research Foundation reach $1 million. On March 31, USDA issues final rule applying multiple component pricing to 85% of Federal Order production, effective January 1, 2000. Jersey Expansion program is introduced. First 2,000-lb. fat record (Golden MBSB of Twin Haven-ET). Official production average exceeds 17,000 pounds for first time, with 57,170 records averaging 17,680 lbs. milk, 807 lbs. fat and 644 lbs. protein. First 40,000-lb. milk and 1,500-lb. protein record (Greenridge Berretta Accent). The 5-millionth animal is registered. Equity’s 25 years celebrated and 171 Charter Investors recognized. Performance program enrollments exceed 100,000 for the first time. JerseyMate™ is introduced. DHIR lactation average increases to 18,039 lbs. milk, 823 lbs. fat and 641 lbs. protein. Rules are expanded to allow use of approved tamperproof American ID tags for registration ID. Jersey Performance Index™ implemented, with 70% emphasis on production and 30% on fitness traits. The All American Jersey Show & Sale celebrates 50th anniversary, and All American Junior Show largest in history at 333 head shown. NAAB reports domestic sales of Jersey semen exceed 1 million units for the first time. Jersey Journal celebrates 50th anniversary of publication.

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Equity membership grows to 1,000 for the first time in history. Jersey Marketing Service completes first $10 million year for public auction and private treaty sales. The 95 heifers donated to the National Heifer Sale average $3,626.11, with proceeds to the AJCC Research Foundation and national Jersey youth programs. After 30 years, 284,302 females recorded through Genetic Recovery, 16.3% of all registrations. REAP program completes its first decade with record 108,786 cows in 728 herds. Royalties paid to members of five regional young sire groups since their inception tops $1 million. USDA-AIPL revision of Productive Life evaluations shows Jerseys have 183-day advantage over industry average. Jersey Performance IndexTM is updated. 2010 goal of 90,000 registrations adopted. First 2,500-lb. fat record (Norse Star Hallmark Bootie). Mainstream Jerseys becomes first Jersey herd to average over 30,000 lbs. milk per cow. U.S. Jersey auction sales average sets all-time record of $2,435.42 per lot. Jersey Marketing Service posts best year in its history with gross sales of $13,089,073. Commercial genotyping test (Illumina BovineSNP50 chip) released. Registrations exceed 90,000 for first time. Equity membership grows to record of 1,135. Queen of Quality® brand program introduced to complement All-Jersey® fluid milk marketing program. First 50,000-lb. milk and 1,750-lb. protein record (Mainstream Barkly Jubilee). Duncan Hibrite of Family Hill sets all-time records for lifetime milk, fat and protein production. JerseyLink™ is introduced. Registrations of 95,557 set all-time record. Campaign to raise Federal standards for fluid milk undertaken by joint resolution of NAJ and AJCA Boards. Investment in Project Equity since 1976 surpasses $8 million. Jersey genomic evaluations become official. First North American Jersey Cheese Awards conducted. Inaugural class of Jersey Youth Academy. Registrations exceed 90,000 for third consecutive year. Combined domestic–export Jersey semen sales exceed 3 million units for first time in history. Jersey Performance IndexTM is revised with weights of 57% production, 19% herd life, 14% udder health and 10% fertility. First-generation low-density genomic test released in August, with evaluations becoming official in December. Pot O’Gold Sale is first auction of any breed featuring entirely genotyped offering and sets record average of $4,796.77. Record average also set at the 53rd National Heifer Sale, $4,411.67. Ratliff Price Alicia becomes first cow selected National Grand Champion for three consecutive years. NAJ-funded research presented at North American scientific conference shows that the carbon footprint from production of Jersey milk is 20% less than that of Holsteins, measured per unit of cheese yield. Registrations of 96,174 break all-time record established in 2009. Production sets new records of 18,633 lbs. milk, 889 lbs. fat, and 676 lbs. protein, 2,294 lbs. cheese yield, on a record 91,028 lactations. Performance program enrollment achieves fifth consecutive year-over-year record at 137,999 cows. New records set for REAP with 132,915 cows in 907 herds, and linear type evaluation program with 94,045 scores assigned. Fundraising goal exceeded as 73 donated heifers drive Vision Gift campaign for Jersey Youth Academy endowment. NAJ members invest a record $705,966 for Project Equity. Domestic Jersey semen sales exceed 2 million units for first time in history, market share increases to 9.7%.

AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION Treasurer’s Report • Independent Auditor’s Report To the Members of: American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc.

To the Board of Directors American Jersey Cattle Association Reynoldsburg, Ohio

The American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA), National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) and its subsidiary All-Jersey Sales Corporation (AJSC) reported a combined net income from operations of $177,800 for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Independent Auditor’s Report We have audited the accompanying statements of financial position of American Jersey Cattle Association as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the related statements of activities and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Association’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

American Jersey Cattle Association Revenues................................................................ $ 2,880,728 Expenditures.......................................................... $ 2,777,994 Net Income from Operations (Before All American and Other Income and Expense)....... $ 102,734

National All-Jersey Inc. and Subsidiary Revenues................................................................ $ 1,110,928 Expenditures.......................................................... $ 1,035,862 Net Income from Operations................................ $ 75,066 Program participation recorded increases in all major service areas in 2011. Combined revenues are as follows: Identification Services....................................................... 35% Performance Services....................................................... 18% Equity..................................................................................17% Jersey Journal.................................................................... 12% Cattle Marketing Services.................................................. 9% Other..................................................................................... 9%

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of American Jersey Cattle Association as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The organizations’ marketable securities are reported at market value of $1,626,454. Due to the decrease in market values compared to 2010, an unrealized loss was recorded at December 31, 2011 to reflect the variance in cost versus fair market value of the companies’ investments. In addition, the companies were required to report postretirement changes of $262,267. The companies reported net assets at December 31, 2011 of: American Jersey Cattle Association................... $ 1,714,624 National All-Jersey Inc. and Subsidiary............. $ 672,543 Total (combined) Net Assets................................ $ 2,387,167

McGladrey LLP Columbus, Ohio May 2, 2012

The AJCC Research Foundation reported net assets of $1,506,726 at year-end December 31, 2011. The Foundation supported four projects totaling $28,809. The scholarship funds administered by the AJCA awarded 10 scholarships totaling $17,500. Total combined net assets in the scholarship funds as of December 31 were $360,369. Jersey Youth Academy reported net assets of $361,316. The second class of Jersey Youth Academy included 41 youth selected from a national pool of applicants. The Vision Gift fundraising campaign for Academy was conducted at the 54th National Heifer Sale. Donations received by the Academy during 2011 totaled $324,472. We encourage the membership to review the financial statements and accompanying footnotes prepared by our certified public accounting firm, McGladrey LLP. These statements clearly state the financial position of the companies at December 31, 2011. Respectfully submitted,

Vickie J. White Treasurer 7

AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION Statements of Financial Position â&#x20AC;˘ Statements of Activities STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION December 31, 2011 and 2010 ASSETS

STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES Years Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

2011

CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Investments Accounts receivable, net Advances due from National All-Jersey Inc. and All-Jersey Sales Corporation Supplies and inventories Prepaid expenses and other assets Total current assets PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Land Building Operating equipment Software development Less accumulated depreciation and amortization Total property and equipment, net

2010

$ 656,389 $ 518,564 221,690 224,562 287,566 314,600 302,094 19,174 86,732 1,573,645

287,511 23,506 77,262 1,446,005

68,000 68,000 494,448 494,448 1,482,642 1,430,072 540,379 540,379 2,585,469 2,532,899 (2,174,001) (2,065,826) 411,468 467,073

OTHER ASSETS Investments Advances due National All-Jersey Inc. and All-Jersey Sales Corporation Total other assets

106,378 67,123 1,066,496 1,041,634

$3,051,609 $ 2,954,712

960,118

974,511

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Current portion of capital lease obligations Current portion of unexpired subscriptions and directory listings Accounts payable Accrued expenses Awards, The All American Show & Sale Awards, National Jersey Jug Futurity Unearned fees and remittances Total current liabilities

$ 19,809 $ 29,838 115,527 111,456 64,794 12,643 337,733 691,800

19,319

21,090 114,667 69,375 56,684 15,095 301,196 597,426

NONCURRENT LIABILITIES Capital lease obligations, net of current portion Unexpired subscriptions and directory listings, net of current portion Accrued pension obligation Total liabilities

36,444 591,000 645,185 1,336,985

NET ASSETS Unrestricted: Designated Undesignated Total net assets

1,083,503 1,122,089 631,121 788,557 1,714,624 1,910,646

$ 3,051,609 $ 2,954,712

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37,550

36,174 372,916 446,640 1,044,066

REVENUES Fees Jersey Journal advertising and subscriptions Interest and dividend income Other Total revenues

2011

2010

$ 2,309,227 512,729 24,944 33,828 2,880,728

$ 2,161,790 508,845 24,812 31,190 2,726,637

COST OF OPERATIONS Salaries, service, and administrative Jersey Journal publishing Depreciation and amortization Interest expense Total cost of operations

2,181,872 469,335 123,027 3,760 2,777,994

2,009,821 420,518 136,225 5,146 2,571,710

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS

102,734

154,927

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) Net gain from The All American Show and Sale Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments Net periodic pension cost Total other income (expense)

5,812

19,687

(15,917) (49,398) (59,503)

113,965 (55,464) 78,188

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS BEFORE EXPENDITURES FROM DESIGNATED NET ASSETS

43,231

233,115

EXPENDITURES FROM DESIGNATED NET ASSETS Research and development Total expenditures from designated net assets

24,194

8,632

24,194

8,632

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS BEFORE EFFECT OF POSTRETIREMENT CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC POSTRETIREMENT COST

19,037 224,483

POSTRETIREMENT CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC PENSION COST

215,059

(21,449)

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS

(196,022)

245,932

NET ASSETS, beginning

1,910,646 1,664,714

NET ASSETS, ending

$ 1,714,624 $ 1,910,646

See Notes to the Financial Statements. Statements of Cash Flows have not been included with these reports. A copy is available upon request.

See Notes to the Financial Statements.

AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION Notes To Financial Statements Note 1. Nature of Organization and Significant Accounting Policies Nature of business. In 1868, The American Jersey Cattle Club was organized. The American Jersey Cattle Club was incorporated under a charter granted by a special act of the General Assembly of New York on April 19, 1880. On July 1, 1994, the Club was reincorporated in the State of Ohio, and the name was changed to American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA or the “Association”). The purposes of the American Jersey Cattle Association, an association of Jersey breeders, are to improve and promote the breed of Jersey cattle in the United States and to maintain such records and activities as the Association deems necessary or conducive to the best interests of the breeders of Jersey cattle. The American Jersey Cattle Association’s objective is to provide programs and services to its members that increase the profitability of Jersey cattle. Basis of accounting. The financial statements of the Association have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. Basis of presentation. The financial statement presentation follows the recommendations of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). The Association is required to report information regarding its financial position, and activities according to three classes of net assets: unrestricted, temporarily restricted and permanently restricted. Unrestricted net assets: Net assets that are not subject to donor-imposed stipulations. The Board of Directors has designated assets for a building fund and research and development which totaled $960,118 and $123,385 for 2011 and $974,511 and $147,578 for 2010, respectively. Temporarily restricted net assets: Temporarily restricted net assets result from timing differences between the receipt of funds or pledges of funds and the incurrence of the related expenditures. The Association reports gifts of cash and other assets as restricted support if they are received with donor stipulations that limit the use of the donated assets. When a donor restriction expires, temporarily restricted net assets are reclassified to unrestricted net assets and reported in the statements of activities as net assets released from restrictions. If the donor restriction expires in the same fiscal year the gift is received, the Association reports the gift as a temporarily restricted contribution and as net assets released from restriction in the statement of activities. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, there were no temporarily restricted assets. Permanently restricted net assets: Net assets subject to donor-imposed stipulations must be maintained permanently by the Association. Generally, the donors of these assets permit the Association to use all or part of the income earned on related investments for general or specific purposes. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, there were no permanently restricted net assets. Use of estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Investments. Investments consist of money market and mutual funds. Money market funds are carried at cost. Mutual funds are carried at fair value on the statement of financial position, with the change in fair value included in the statement of activities. Cash and cash equivalents. For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Association considers all highly liquid debt instruments with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Revenue recognition. Revenues for services provided to members are recognized in the period in which the services are performed. Subscription and directory listing revenues are recognized in the period earned. Accounts receivable. AJCA extends unsecured credit to members under normal terms. Unpaid balances begin accruing interest 30 days after the invoice date at a rate of 1 ½% per month. Payments are applied first to the oldest unpaid invoice. Accounts receivable are presented at the amount billed plus any accrued and unpaid interest. Management estimates an allowance for doubtful accounts, which was $55,000 as of December 31, 2011 and 2010. The estimate is based upon management’s review of delinquent accounts and an assessment of the Association’s historical evidence of collections. Bad debt expense of $27,880 and $30,437 was recognized for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, as a result of this estimate. Specific accounts are charged directly to the reserve when management obtains evidence of a member’s insolvency or otherwise determines that the account is uncollectible. Valuation of long-lived assets. The Association reviews long-lived assets and

certain identifiable intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of long-lived assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the asset to future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the estimated fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell. Income taxes. AJCA is exempt from Federal taxes on income under Section 501(c)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code, except for income derived from unrelated business activities, as defined in the Code. For 2011 and 2010, these activities include primarily magazine advertising. Income tax expense for 2011 and 2010 amounted to $7,000 and $17,260, respectively, and is included in Jersey Journal publishing expense on the statement of activities and changes in net assets. The Association follows Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, which addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. The Association has not recorded a reserve for any tax positions for which the ultimate deductibility is highly certain but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such deductibility. Examples of tax positions include the tax-exempt status of the Association, and various positions related to the potential sources of unrelated business taxable income (UBIT). The Company files tax returns in all appropriate jurisdictions. For the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, management has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions. The Association files Forms 990 and 990T in the U.S. federal jurisdiction. With few exceptions, the Association is no longer subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for years before 2008. Concentrations of credit risk. The Association maintains its demand deposits and temporary cash investments with one financial institution. Balances may at times exceed federally insured limits. Cash equivalents and investments are maintained in trust accounts with a trust company. The Association continually monitors its balances to minimize the risk of loss. AJCA’s trade receivables result from registrations and related fees due from members who are located primarily in the United States. Property and equipment. Property and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures which materially increase values or extend useful lives are capitalized. Routine maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. The cost of assets sold or retired and the related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts in the year of disposal. Any gains or losses resulting from property disposals are included in income. AJCA provides for depreciation in amounts adequate to amortize cost over the estimated useful lives of the assets, utilizing the straight-line method, generally as follows: Class of Assets Useful Lives Building 31-1/2 years Operating equipment 3–10 years Software development 15 years Software development represents costs incurred as part of the Member Services Processing System (MSPS). Capital leases. The Association acquired office equipment under a noncancellable lease which is accounted for as a capital lease. The asset and liability under a capital lease is recorded at the lower of the present value of minimum lease payments or the fair value of the asset. The asset is amortized over its estimated productive life. Amortization of the equipment under capital leases is included in depreciation and amortization expense. Affiliated company. AJCA is affiliated with National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, All-Jersey Sales Corporation (AJSC). These entities conduct operations from the same facility and have certain common directors, officers, and staff. Therefore, it is necessary to allocate jointly incurred expenses, such as salaries, rents, utilities, depreciation, and other costs of service and administration. The costs of operations reflected in the Statement of Activities of AJCA are net of reimbursements of $171,004 and $146,788 for 2011 and 2010, respectively, from the above-mentioned affiliated companies for these jointly incurred costs. Also, AJSC has available a $175,000, due on demand, line of credit which is collateralized by investments held by AJCA and NAJ. No funds were drawn on the line as of December 31, 2011 or 2010. AJCA sponsors a defined benefit pension plan which provides for affiliated companies (NAJ and subsidiary) to participate in the plan. AJCA allocates

AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION Notes To Financial Statements the accrued pension obligation, net periodic benefit cost, and postretirement changes other than net periodic pension costs among the participating affiliated companies. Based on the current allocation among the companies, AJCA has advances from affiliates for their pension obligation at December 31, 2011 and 2010 of $106,378 and $67,123, respectively (see Note 3). Unearned fees and remittances. Unearned fees and remittances represent amounts received in advance for registrations, transfers and total performance evaluation. Supplies and inventories. Supplies and inventories consist of office supplies and promotional items available for sale which are valued at cost. Advertising. The Association’s advertising efforts are associated with nondirectresponse programs. The costs are expensed in the period of the related advertisement. The Association expensed $12,160 and $14,867 for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Functional allocation of expenses. The costs of providing programs and activities have been summarized on a functional basis in the statements of functional expenses. Accordingly, certain costs have been allocated among the programs and activities benefited. Reclassification. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year financial statement presentation. Subsequent events. The Association has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and/or disclosure through May 2, 2012, the date the financials were available to be issued.

Pension expense (benefit) comprised the following at December 31: 2011 2010 Interest cost $ 79,387 $ 79,553 Actual return on Plan assets 27,671 (130,897) Actuarial loss 215,451 92,825 Total pension (benefit) expense 322,509 41,481 Less pension benefit (expense) of NAJ and Subsidiary (58,052) (7,466) Pension (benefit) expense of AJCA $ 264,457 $ 34,015 Items not yet recognized as a component of net periodic postretirement expense: 2011 2010 Unrecognized net loss $ 101,000 $ 67,000 Plan Assets: The investment objective of the Plan is to provide a rate of return commensurate with a moderate degree of risk of loss of principal and return volatility. In pursuit of this objective, the plan’s asset allocation shall be consistent with a target of 45% cash and fixed income and 55% equity. The expected return on plan assets assumption is based on an estimated weighted average of long-term returns of major asset classes. In determining asset class returns, the Association takes into account long-term rates of return of major asset classes, historical performance of plan assets, and related value-added of active management, as well as the current interest rate environment. The fair values of the Association’s pension plan assets, by asset category:

Note 2. Functional Expenses The Association’s operating expenses by functional classification for December 31 are as follows: 2011 2010 Records $ 664,600 $ 550,445 Data processing 320,179 297,342 Performance 638,172 552,096 Jersey Journal 468,558 419,743 Information 123,337 117,568 Field 471,595 364,984 Accounting, administration, and general 356,010 303,547 Total cost of operations $ 3,042,451 $ 2,605,725

December 31, 2011 Asset Category Equity securities: U.S. large-cap U.S. large-cap growth U.S. large-cap value U.S. small-cap International large-cap value International large-cap growth Fixed income mutual funds: Government Natural resources Intermediate Inflation indexed Multi sector Total Assets

Note 3. Pension Plans Effective December 31, 2002, the Board of Directors of AJCA froze the Defined Benefit Pension Plan (Plan). The Plan’s administrator has not determined the amount required to fund the Plan if management decided to terminate the Plan which could be in excess of the accrued pension obligation. The Plan is noncontributory and covered substantially all employees 21 years of age or older hired prior to January 1, 2003, who had been employed for one year with at least 1,000 hours of service. AJCA’s funding policy is to contribute such amounts as are required on an actuarial basis to provide the Plan with sufficient assets to meet the benefits payable to Plan participants. The Plan assets are stated at fair value and primarily consist of bond and mutual funds. Following are reconciliations of the pension benefit obligation and the value of Plan assets as of December 31: 2011 2010 Pension benefit obligations Balance, beginning of year $ 1,571,818 $ 1,456,582 Interest cost 79,387 79,553 Actuarial loss 215,451 92,825 Benefits paid (58,948) (57,142) Balance, end of year 1,807,708 1,571,818 Plan Assets Fair value, beginning of year Actual returns on Plan assets Employer contributions Benefits paid Fair value, end of year

1,198,902 (27,671) 104,425 (58,948) 1,216,708

Accrued pension obligation

$ 591,000

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

$ 65,967 120,338 118,656 116,897 78,161 33,203

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$ 65,967 120,338 118,656 116,897 78,161 33,203

— — — — — —

80,978 78,481 232,469 154,654 136,904 $1,216,708

— — — — — —

80,978 78,481 232,469 154,654 136,904 $ 1,216,708

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December 31, 2010 Asset Category Equity securities: U.S. large-cap U.S. large-cap growth U.S. large-cap value U.S. small-cap International large-cap value International large-cap growth Fixed income mutual funds: Government Natural resources Intermediate Inflation indexed Multi sector Total Assets

1,025,147 130,897 100,000 (57,142) 1,198,902

Total

Level 1

59,348 118,978 119,358 118,388 96,685 48,009

— — — — — —

59,348 118,978 119,358 118,388 96,685 48,009

— — — — — —

72,105 96,888 204,790 120,433 143,920 $ 1,198,902

— — — — — —

72,105 96,888 204,790 120,433 143,920 $ 1,198,902

Level 2

Level 3

Contributions: The Company expects to contribute at least the amount required to meet minimum funding standards. Estimated Future Benefit Payments: The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid: 2012 $ 62,422 2013 $ 70,086 2014 $ 71,397 2015 $ 80,013 2016 $ 76,981 Years 2017–2021 $ 431,881

$ 372,916

Assumptions used in the accounting as of December 31: 2011 2010 Discount rate 5.15% 5.15% Long-term rate of return 6.50% 7.50%

The Association maintains a 401(k) plan covering substantially all employees

AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION Notes To Financial Statements who have been employed for one year with at least 1,000 hours of service. The plan allows for a matching contribution of 25% of employees’ contributions up to a maximum contribution of 15% of salary. Matching contributions for 2011 and 2010 amounted to $26,756 and $24,186, respectively.

value measurement and enhanced disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The Association uses various valuation approaches, including market, income and/ or cost approaches. The framework establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Association. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Association’s assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the reliability of inputs, as follows: Level 1: Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange. Level 1 also includes U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities and federal agency mortgage-backed securities, which are traded by dealers or brokers in active markets. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities. Level 2: Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in less active dealer or broker markets. Valuations are obtained from third party pricing services for identical or similar assets or liabilities. Level 3: Valuations for assets and liabilities that are derived from other valuation methodologies, including option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques, and not based on market exchange, dealer, or broker traded transactions. Level 3 valuations incorporate certain assumptions and projections in determining the fair value assigned to such assets or liabilities. The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value: Investments. The fair values of investments are based on quoted market prices, when available, or market prices provided by recognized broker dealers. If listed prices or quotes are not available, due to the limited market activity of the instrument, fair value is based upon externally developed models that use unobservable inputs. The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy the Association’s financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at a fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2011 and 2010. The financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Association’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. The tables do not include cash on hand or other assets and liabilities that are measured at historical cost or any basis other than fair value. December 31, 2011

Note 4. Designation of Net Assets The Board of Directors has designated net assets for the following at December 31: 2011 2010 Building - established with original proceeds from sale of former operating facility; invested in securities (see Note 8) $ 960,118 $ 974,511 Research and development - increased annually on a discretionary basis 123,385 147,578 $ 1,083,503 $ 1,122,089 In 2011 and 2010, there were expenditures of $24,194 and $8,632, respectively, from the research and development designated net assets. Note 5. Line of Credit At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Association has available a $100,000, due on demand, line of credit with interest payable monthly at prime (3.25% at December 31, 2011 and 2010) which expires July 2012. The line is collateralized by investments held by AJCA and NAJ (Note 7). No funds were drawn on the line as of December 31, 2011 or 2010. Note 6. Capital Lease Obligations The Company is a lessee of equipment under capital leases, one which expired in 2011 and one which expires in 2013. At December 31, the underlying equipment was reflected in the accompanying statements of financial position as follows: 2011 2010 Operating equipment $ 90,911 $ 133,398 Less accumulated amortization (57,577) (79,757) $ 33,334 $ 53,641 The Company pays monthly capital lease payments of $1,963, which expires during 2013. Minimum future annual lease payments under the capital lease as of December 31, 2011 are as follows: Years Ending: 2012 $ 22,068 2013 18,390 40,458 Less amount representing interest (2,908) Present value of minimum lease payments 37,550 Less current portion (19,809) Noncurrent portion $ 17,741 Note 7. Investments Investments consist of the following at December 31: 2011 2010 Money market $ 47,835 $ 48,029 Mutual funds 1,133,973 1,151,044 $ 1,181,808 $ 1,199,073

Asset Category Equity mutual funds: U.S. large-cap growth U.S. mid-cap International Balanced mutual funds Fixed income mutual funds: Government High-yield Intermediate Total Assets

Total investment income consists of the following at December 31: 2011 2010 Interest and dividend income $ 24,944 $ 24,812 Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (15,917) 113,965 $ 9,027 $ 138,777

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

$ 377,813 $ 377,813 163,000 163,000 44,931 44,931 224,383 224,383

— — — —

93,838 83,092 146,916 $ 1,133,973

— — — —

93,838 83,092 146,916 $ 1,133,973

December 31, 2010

The investment income attributable to All American Show and Sale is as follows and has been reflected in the “Net gain from The All American Show and Sale” on the Statement of Activities and in the above schedule. 2011 2010 Interest $ 1,596 $ 1,598 Net unrealized gain on investments (902) 6,605 $ 694 $ 8,203

Asset Category

Total

Level 1

Equity mutual funds: U.S. large-cap growth $ 382,879 $ 382,879 U.S. mid-cap 169,871 169,871 International 49,967 49,967 — Balanced mutual funds 229,036 229,036 — Fixed income mutual funds: Government 91,404 91,404 High-yield 85,662 85,662 Intermediate 142,225 142,225 Total Assets $ 1,151,044 $ 1,151,044

Note 8. Fair Value Measurements The Association uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities. The FASB established a framework for measuring fair value, established a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair

Level 2

Level 3

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NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC. & SUBSIDIARY Independent Auditor’s Report • Consolidated Statements of Financial Position CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION December 31, 2011 and 2010

To the Board of Directors National All-Jersey Inc. and Subsidiary Reynoldsburg, Ohio

ASSETS

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position of National All-Jersey Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the related consolidated statements of activities and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

2011

CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 868,752 Custodial cash 17,800 Investments 444,646 Accounts receivable, net 126,362 Interest receivable 1,939 Prepaid expenses 7,918 Total current assets 1,467,417

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of National All-Jersey Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 and the changes in their net assets and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

2010 $ 348,836 191,020 450,406 87,991 2,167 8,999 1,089,419

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Land Building Furniture and equipment Software development Vehicles Less accumulated depreciation and amortization Total property and equipment, net

12,000 12,000 87,256 87,256 5,190 5,190 79,652 79,652 89,149 81,197 273,247 265,295 (204,291) (209,517) 68,956 55,778

$ 1,536,373 $ 1,145,197

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable $ 39,496 Advances due to American Jersey Cattle Association 302,094 Fees due consignors 319,483 Accrued expenses 34,842 Advances and reserves for advertising 31,828 Deferred income 29,709 Total current liabilities 757,452

McGladrey LLP Columbus, Ohio May 2, 2012

4,310 287,511 25,709 20,747 31,828 27,212 397,317

NONCURRENT LIABILITIES Accrued pension due to American Jersey Cattle Association 106,378 67,123 106,378 67,123 Total liabilities 863,830 464,440 NET ASSETS Unrestricted: Designated Undesignated Total net assets

143,142 164,739 529,401 516,018 672,543 680,747

$ 1,536,373 $ 1,145,197

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC. & SUBSIDIARY Consolidated Statements of Activities • Notes To Financial Statements Note 1. Nature of Organization and Significant Accounting Policies Nature of business. National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) (the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Ohio in 1957. Its purpose is to promote the increased production and sale of Jersey milk and milk products, and to promote Jersey cattle and the interests of breeders of Jersey cattle. All-Jersey Sales Corporation (AJSC) (Subsidiary), a wholly-owned subsidiary of National All-Jersey Inc. was incorporated in the State of Ohio in 1961. It is a for-profit corporation with the original purpose of developing and selling All-Jersey milk advertising materials. In 1970, the corporation started a cattle marketing service, Jersey Marketing Service (JMS). The purpose of Jersey Marketing Service is to provide marketing assistance to buyers and sellers of Jersey cattle and embryos. The objectives of both National All-Jersey Inc. and All-Jersey Sales Corporation are to increase the value of and demand for Jersey milk and cattle. Principles of consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of NAJ and its wholly-owned subsidiary, AJSC. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Basis of accounting. The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. Basis of presentation. The financial statement presentation follows the recommendations of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). The Company is required to report information regarding its financial position, and activities according to three classes of net assets: unrestricted, temporarily restricted and permanently restricted. Unrestricted net assets: Net assets that are not subject to donor-imposed stipulations. The Board of Directors has designated assets for research and development which totaled $143,142 and $164,739 for 2011 and 2010, respectively. Temporarily restricted net assets: Temporarily restricted net assets result from timing differences between the receipt of funds or pledges of funds and the incurrence of the related expenditures. The Company reports gifts of cash and other assets as restricted support if they are received with donor stipulations that limit the use of the donated assets. When a donor restriction expires, temporarily restricted net assets are reclassified to unrestricted net assets and reported in the statement of activities as net assets released from restrictions. If the donor restriction expires in the same fiscal year the gift is received, the Company reports the gift as a temporarily restricted contribution and as net assets released from restriction in the statement of activities. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, there were no temporarily restricted net assets. Permanently restricted net assets: Net assets subject to donor-imposed stipulations must be maintained permanently by the Company. Generally, the donors of these assets permit the Company to use all or part of the income earned on related investments for general or specific purposes. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, there were no permanently restricted net assets. Use of estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Investments. Investments consist of money market and mutual funds. Money market funds are carried at cost. Mutual funds are carried at fair value on the statement of financial position, with the change in fair value included in the statement of activities and changes in net assets. Cash and cash equivalents. For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Custodial cash. The Company maintains cash due consignors in a separate custodial cash account. Revenue recognition. Equity project fees are contributions from individual producers or producer organizations. The money is used to develop markets and to promote multiple component pricing. Equity project revenue is recognized in the period received, however, equity fees received as annual Registration, Equity, Appraisal, Performance (REAP) payments are recognized over a 12 month period using straight-line amortization. Jersey Marketing Service recognizes public sale commissions in the period in which the sale is held and private sale commissions in the period in which the

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES Years Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 REVENUES Equity project fees Commissions Interest and dividend income Other Total revenues

$ 705,966 384,944 10,088 9,930 1,110,928

$ 655,512 217,822 10,101 21,392 904,827

COST OF OPERATIONS Salaries, service, and administrative Field services Bad debt expense Depreciation and amortization Total costs of operations

878,529 92,598 55,840 8,895 1,035,862

942,495 79,047 21,726 10,042 1,053,310

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS

2011

2010

75,066 (148,483)

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments Pension expense Total other income

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS BEFORE EXPENDITURES FROM DESIGNATED NET ASSETS

13,383 (114,721)

(3,631) (58,052) (61,683)

41,228 (7,466) 33,762

EXPENDITURES FROM DESIGNATED NET ASSETS Research and development Total expenditures from designated net assets

21,597

8,316

21,597

8,316

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS

(8,214) (123,037)

NET ASSETS, beginning

680,757 803,794

NET ASSETS, ending

$ 672,543 $ 680,757

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Statements of Cash Flows have not been included with these reports. A copy is available upon request.

NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC. & SUBSIDIARY Notes To Financial Statements Class of Assets Useful Lives Building 31-1/2 years Furniture and equipment 10 years Software development 15 years Vehicles 3–5 years Software development represents costs incurred as part of the Member Services Processing System (MSPS). Fees due consignors. Fees due consignors represent amounts due to sellers of Jersey cattle from public auctions and private treaty sales managed by JMS. Advertising. The Company’s advertising efforts are associated with nondirectresponse programs. The costs are expensed in the period of the related advertisement. The Company expensed $20,448 and $14,453 for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Functional allocation of expenses. The costs of providing programs and activities have been summarized on a functional basis in Note 2. Accordingly, certain costs have been allocated among the programs and activities benefited. Reclassification. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year financial statement presentation. Subsequent events. The Company has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and/or disclosure through May 2, 2012, the date the financials were available to be issued.

transaction has been completed. Accounts receivable. JMS extends credit to buyers of cattle at public auction sales. JMS typically does not pay sellers of cattle until collection from buyers has occurred for dispersal auction sales, per the sales contract. JMS typically guarantees payment to consignors of public consignment auction sales based on the selling price of the consignment. Accounts receivable are reflected at their billed amount. Management estimated an allowance for doubtful accounts, which was $58,090 and $11,250 as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Bad debt expense of $55,840 and $21,726 was recognized for 2011 and 2010, respectively, as a result of this estimate. Specific accounts are charged directly to the reserve when management obtains evidence that the account is uncollectible. Affiliated company. National All-Jersey Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, All-Jersey Sales Corporation, are affiliated with American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) (the “Association”). These entities conduct operations from the same facility and have certain common directors, officers, and staff. Therefore, it is necessary to allocate jointly incurred expenses, such as salaries, rents, utilities, depreciation, and other costs of services and administration. The cost of operations reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Activities for 2011 and 2010 include reimbursements of $171,004 and $146,788, respectively, paid to the Association for these jointly incurred costs. Valuation of long-lived assets. The Company reviews long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of long-lived assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the asset to future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the estimated fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell. Income taxes. National All-Jersey Inc. is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. All-Jersey Sales Corporation is not exempt from income taxes. AJSC accounts for income taxes using the liability approach. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes, and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The Company follows FASB guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, which addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. The Company has not recorded a reserve for any tax positions for which the ultimate deductibility is highly certain but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such deductibility. Examples of tax positions include the tax-exempt status of NAJ, and various positions related to the potential sources of unrelated business taxable income (UBIT). The Company files tax returns in all appropriate jurisdictions. For the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, management has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions. The Company files forms 990, 990-T and 1120 in the U.S. federal jurisdiction. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for years before 2008. Concentration of credit risk. The Company maintains its demand deposits and temporary cash investments with one financial institution. Balances may at times exceed federally insured limits. Cash equivalents and investments are maintained in trust accounts with a trust company. The Company continually monitors its balances to minimize the risk of loss. The Company’s cattle sales are primarily to domestic buyers. The Company minimizes credit risk with foreign buyers by requiring irrevocable letters of credit or cash upon sale until they have established a business relationship and understanding with the buyer. Property and equipment. Property and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures which materially increase values or extend useful lives are capitalized. Routine maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. The cost of assets sold or retired and the related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts in the year of disposal. Any gains or losses resulting from property disposals are included in income. The Company provides for depreciation in amounts adequate to amortize cost over the estimated useful lives of the assets, utilizing the straight-line method, generally as follows:

Note 2. Functional Expenses The Company’s operating expenses by functional classifications for December 31 are as follows: National All-Jersey Equity program Accounting, administration, general and field service All-Jersey Sales (JMS) Total cost of operations and pension expense (benefit)

2011 2010 $ 439,714 $ 441,859 203,425 162,836 450,775 456,081 $ 1,093,914 $ 1,060,776

Note 3. Advances and Reserves for Advertising 5% National - represents funds accumulated as a percentage of member advances to be applied to cost of national or regional advertising for benefit of all members $

December 31, 2011 2010

31,828 $

31,828

Note 4. Pension Plans All eligible staff of National All-Jersey Inc. and Subsidiary who meet the eligibility requirements are included in the American Jersey Cattle Association Pension Plan (Plan). Effective December 31, 2002, the Board of Directors of AJCA froze the Plan. The Plan’s administrator has not determined the amount required to fund the Plan if management would decide to terminate the Plan. The amount required to terminate the Plan could be in excess of the accrued pension obligations. The Plan covers substantially all employees 21 years of age or older hired prior to January 1, 2003, who had been employed for one year with at least 1,000 hours of service. The Plan is administered by AJCA, the Plan sponsor. Required contributions, expense and pension liability for the Plan are allocated among AJCA and NAJ by the Board of Directors of AJCA. For the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, NAJ has included on its statement of activities pension plan expense of $58,052 and $7,466, respectively. The amount of accrued pension obligation was $106,378 and $67,123 at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The accrued pension obligation is payable to AJCA. The Company maintains a 401(k) plan covering substantially all employees, who have been employed for one year with at least 1,000 hours of service. The plan allows for a matching contribution of 25% of employees’ contributions up to a maximum contribution of 15% of salary. Matching contributions for 2011 and 2010 amounted to $6,117 and $7,608, respectively.

NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC. & SUBSIDIARY Notes To Financial Statements Note 5. Designation of Net Assets The Board of Directors has designated net assets for the following at December 31: 2011 2010 Research and development: Increased annually on a discretionary basis. In 2011 and 2010, there were expenditures of $21,597 and $8,316, respectively, from the research and development of designated net assets. $ 143,142 $ 164,739

available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the reliability of inputs, as follows: Level 1: Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange. Level 1 also includes U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities and federal agency mortgage-backed securities, which are traded by dealers or brokers in active markets. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities. Level 2: Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in less active dealer or broker markets. Valuations are obtained from third party pricing services for identical or similar assets or liabilities. Level 3: Valuations for assets and liabilities that are derived from other valuation methodologies, including option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques, and not based on market exchange, dealer, or broker traded transactions. Level 3 valuations incorporate certain assumptions and projections in determining the fair value assigned to such assets or liabilities. The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value: Investments: The fair values of investments are based on quoted market prices, when available, or market prices provided by recognized broker dealers. If listed prices or quotes are not available, due to the limited market activity of the instrument, fair value is based upon externally developed models that use unobservable inputs. The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at a fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2011 and 2010. The financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. The table does not include cash on hand or other assets and liabilities that are measured at historical cost or any basis other than fair value.

Note 6. Income Taxes Deferred income taxes arise from temporary differences resulting from income and expense items reported for financial accounting and tax reporting purposes in different periods. Deferred taxes are classified as current or long-term, depending on the classification of the assets and liabilities to which they relate. Deferred taxes arising from temporary differences that are not related to an asset or liability are classified as current or long-term depending on the periods in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. Net deferred tax assets in the accompanying balance sheet include the following components at December 31: Deferred Tax Assets

Provision for doubtful accounts Net operating loss Depreciation and amortization Gross deferred tax assets Less valuation allowance Net deferred tax assets

2011

2010

$ 9,900 $ 1,900 70,600 66,000 400 200 80,900 68,100 (80,900) (68,100) $ — $ —

For the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, AJSC incurred net operating losses and, accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes has been recorded. In addition, no benefit for income taxes has been recorded due to the uncertainty of the realization of any tax assets. At December 31, 2011, the Company had approximately $415,000 of federal net operating losses. The net operating loss carryforwards, if not utilized, will begin to expire in 2028. Note 7. Line of Credit At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company has available a $175,000, due on demand, line of credit with interest payable monthly at prime (3.25% at December 31, 2011 and 2010) which expires July 2012. The line is collateralized by investment securities held by NAJ and American Jersey Cattle Company. No funds were drawn on the line at December 31, 2011 or 2010.

December 31, 2011 Asset Category Equity mutual funds: U.S. large-cap growth U.S. mid-cap International Balanced mutual funds Fixed income mutual funds: Government High-yield Intermediate Total Assets

Note 8. Investments Investments consisted of the following at December 31: 2011 2010 Money market $ 35,325 $ 35,455 Mutual funds 409,321 414,951 $ 444,646 $ 450,406 Total investment income consists of the following at December 31: 2011 2010 Interest and dividend income $ 10,088 $ 10,101 Net realized and unrealized gain on investments (3,631) 41,228 $ 6,457 $ 51,329

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

$ 129,790 $ 129,790 $ 55,530 55,530 15,456 15,456 98,444 98,444

— — — —

32,471 32,471 28,752 28,752 48,878 48,878 $ 409,321 $ 409,321 $

— — — —

December 31, 2010 Asset Category

Note 9. Fair Value Measurements The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities. The FASB established a framework for measuring fair value, established a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurement and enhanced disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The Company uses various valuation approaches, including market, income and/ or cost approaches. The framework establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that observable inputs be used when

Equity mutual funds: U.S. large-cap growth U.S. mid-cap International Balanced mutual funds Fixed income mutual funds: Government High-yield Intermediate Total Assets

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

$ 131,581 $ 131,581 $ 57,859 57,859 17,188 17,188 99,739 99,739

— — — —

31,628 31,628 29,642 29,642 47,314 47,314 $ 414,951 $ 414,951 $

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AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC. ALL-JERSEY SALES CORPORATION

LEADING INDICATORS OF JERSEY BREED GROWTH AND IMPROVEMENT 2011 2001 1991 Change (’11 v. ’91)

Identification Animals recorded Animals transferred

96,174 17,936

67,727 21,663

57,627 23,386

66.9% -23.3%

Performance Programs Herds enrolled Cows enrolled

1,085 137,999

879 101,607

797 54,592

36.1% 152.8%

676 18,633 889

634 17,720 808

542* 14,544 680

24.7% 28.1% 30.7%

Equity Investment

$ 705,966

$ 337,194

$ 189,130

273.3%

Jersey Marketing Service Gross for private treaty sales Gross for public sales

$ 2 ,233,630 $ 6,454,235

$ 2,049,532 $ 7,263,515

$ 993,278 $ 2,419,749

124.9% 166.7%

Combined Net Assets

$ 2,387,167

$ 1,950,128

$ 1,903,739

25.4%

Production (AJCA lactations, 305-day, 2x, ME) Protein, true (*measured as total protein) Milk Fat

American Jersey Cattle Association Board of Directors Robert R. Bignami President Orland, California Richard A. Doran, Jr. Vice President Newberry, South Carolina

Robert R. Bignami President

William P. Grammer Sebring, Ohio James Quist Fresno, California David R. Norman Liberty, Pennsylvania

Jamie Bansen Dayton, Oregon

Chris Sorenson Pine River, Wisconsin

Robin Denniston-Keller Byron, New York

Wesley P. Snow Brookfield, Vermont

Ralph E. Frerichs La Grange, Texas

Jerry Spielman Seneca, Kansas

W. Phil Gordon Syracuse, Indiana

Charles J. Steer Cottage Grove, Tennessee

David C. Endres President Lodi, Wisconsin

Calvin Graber Parker, South Dakota

James S. Huffard III Vice President Crockett, Virginia

John H. Kokoski Hadley, Massachusetts

National All-Jersey Inc. Board of Directors

Marion G. Barlass Janesville, Wisconsin Robert R. Bignami

David Endres

Richard A. Doran, Jr.

President

6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-2362 U.S.A. 614.861.3636 Phone 614.861.8040 Fax www.USJersey.com

William P. Grammer

Norman H. Martin Tillamook, Oregon Kelvin D. Moss Litchfield Park, Arizona Michael Wickstrom Hilmar, California

The Winners of the President’s Trophy (continued from page 52)

1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Hiding Honey of Star Jersey–ET Beths Magical Lana Lanis Lexi of Star Jersey Hildas History of Star Jersey–ET Star Jersey Lucky Star Jersey Berretta Harmony Ace High DC Honey Bun Lani of Star Jersey Normandell Khan Ariel Mainstream Berretta Joy Mainstream Berretta Joy Bridon Juno Bango Queen-Acres Millenium Sunflower Sweet Peas Imperial Kassie Queen-Acres Deliverance Figi Mainstream Barkly Jubilee Prairie Harbour Legion Jopai Mainstream Jace Shelly Hillacres Marinas Nautical

Production Award Winners (continued from page 52)

“Sloane” was bred by Berry College, Mount Berry, Ga., and purchased by Osborn and Stiles as a heifer calf at the Kentucky National Sale in 1998. D&E Ferreira Sky Eda ranks fourth for milk, fifth for fat and third for protein with 264,502 lbs. milk, 11,776 lbs. fat and 10,156 lbs. protein in 4,673 days. The daily production on the protein queen bred and owned by D & E Jerseys, Hilmar, Calif., stands at 56.6 lbs. milk, 2.5 lbs. fat and 2.2 lbs. protein. The Excellent-90% daughter of Ferreira Sky Line, GJPI -44, is the kind of cow every dairy producer dreams to breed as she turned 17 years old in November 2011 and freshened with her 15th calf three days later. She added 15,030 lbs. milk, 796 lbs. fat and 561 lbs. protein to her lifetime totals in 2011 and gave 54 lbs. milk on her May test. Though she got a slow start in her first two lactations, “Eda” has produced

1,269 lbs. protein 1,122 lbs. protein 1,465 lbs. protein 1,310 lbs. protein 1,358 lbs. protein 1,459 lbs. protein 1,448 lbs. protein 1,422 lbs. protein 1,529 lbs. protein 1,467 lbs. protein 1,284 lbs. protein 1,289 lbs. protein 1,464 lbs. protein 1,643 lbs. protein 1,510 lbs. protein 1,501 lbs. protein 1,433 lbs. protein 1,413 lbs. protein 1,539 lbs. protein

well above breed average ever since and made her best 305-day record of 21,560 lbs. milk, 892 lbs. fat and 840 lbs. protein at 6-10. With significant gains in milk and fat production during 2011, Dutch Hollow Yassa Vacation, Excellent-91%, moved up in the lifetime production contest this year ranked fifth for milk, third for fat and sixth for protein. The lifetime totals through 2011 on the cow bred and owned by Alan Owen Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y., are 257,361 lbs. milk, 12,324 lbs. fat and 8,521 lbs. protein in 3,663 days. Daily production equates to 70.3 lbs. milk, 3.4 lbs. fat and 2.3 lbs. protein. “Vacation” is sired by Osceola Khan Yassa-ET, JPI -21. She freshened with her eighth calf in November 2010 and boosted her lifetime totals with 24,011 lbs. milk, 1,417 lbs. fat and 499 lbs. protein in 2011. Her eight completed lactations each exceeded 20,000 lbs. milk and her 4-3 and 6-7 records exceeded 26,000 lbs.

Winners of the Hilmar Cheese Yield Trophy The Hilmar Cheese Yield Trophy is presented to the cow with the highest yeild of 38% moisture Cheddar cheese, calculated from actual production of no more than 305 days and completed during the calendar year. 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

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AU Tillies Legend Twinkie Beths Magical Lana AU Tillies Legend Twinkie Lanis Lexi of Star Jersey Hildas History of Star Jersey–ET Hildas Hiccup of Star Jersey-ET Star Jersey Berretta Harmony Lester Duncan Alet Greenridge Berretta Accent Normandell Khan Ariel Saybrook Patrick Lucky Cottonwood Merry Violet Bridon Juno Bango Bridon Juno Bango Sweet Peas Imperial Kassie Queen-Acres Millenium Libby-ET Mainstream Barkly Jubilee Hi-Land Paramount Patric Mainstream Jace Shelly Hillacres Marinas Nautical

3,722 lbs. cheese yield 3,527 lbs. cheese yield 3,748 lbs. cheese yield 3,952 lbs. cheese yield 3,765 lbs. cheese yield 3,917 lbs. cheese yield 4,248 lbs. cheese yield 4,082 lbs. cheese yield 4,145 lbs. cheese yield 4.970 lbs. cheese yield 4,224 lbs. cheese yield 4,574 lbs. cheese yield 4,462 lbs. cheese yield 4,777 lbs. cheese yield 4,761 lbs. cheese yield 4,813 lbs. cheese yield 5,099 lbs. cheese yield 4,815 lbs. cheese yield 4,768 lbs. cheese yield 5,087 lbs. cheese yield

milk, 1,200 lbs. fat and 830 lbs. protein. Rounding out the top five rankings for protein is a newcomer to the lifetime production contest and a herdmate to “Lily.” Lagerweys Hallmark Redrose, Excellent-91%, owned by Michael Kortus, ranks fourth for protein and sixth for milk and fat with 248,376 lbs. milk, 11,611 lbs. fat and 8,609 lbs. protein in 2,959 days. Average daily production for the 11-yearold “Hallmark” daughter is 83.9 lbs. milk, 3.9 lbs. fat and 2.9 lbs. protein. “Redrose” qualified for the contest quickly, with just seven lactations—all of them over 30,000 lbs. milk, 1,300 lbs. fat and 1,000 lbs. protein. She freshened with her eighth calf in December 2011 and gave 97 lbs. milk on her March test. Her best record is 3-4 365 34,060 4.4% 1,506 3.4% 1,165 DHIR. “Redrose” was bred by Curt Lagerwey, Bellingham, Wash., and purchased by Kortus as an open yearling in December 2001. President’s Trophy and Hilmar Cheese Yield Trophy The President’s Trophy is awarded annually to the Jersey cow with the highest m.e. protein yield during the test year. The President’s Trophy has been given since 1923. The Hilmar Cheese Yield Trophy, now in its 20th year, is presented to the cow with the highest yield of 38% moisture Cheddar cheese, calculated from actual production of no more than 305 days and completed during the calendar year. For the 10th time, a Registered Jersey has earned both the President’s Trophy and the Hilmar Cheese Yield Trophy in the same year. In her sixth lactation, Hillacres Marinas Nautical produced a record with an m.e. of 38,601—2,184—1,539 to win the President’s Trophy for protein production. The actual 305-day production for the 7-11 record is 36,610 lbs. milk, 2,027 lbs. fat and 1,469 lbs. protein. The cheese yield equivalent of 5,087 lbs. earns the Hilmar Cheese Yield Trophy for 2011. The Excellent-95% daughter of Miladys Respect, JPI -130, has six completed lactations—five of them over 27,000 lbs. milk, 1,400 lbs. fat and 1,000 lbs. protein. Her actual 305-day record that earned the Hilmar Cheese Yield Trophy also ranks as the current National Class Leader among cows 5-9 years old and is the 15th high record in breed history. The actual protein record is also the National Class Leader for cows 5-9 years old and the 17th high protein record in breed history. “Nautical” was bred by Thomas Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa. JERSEY JOURNAL

July 1 is Deadline to Apply for 2012-13 Scholarships July 1 is the deadline to submit applications for six scholarships administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA), Reynoldsburg, Ohio. These awards will provide financial support to Jersey youth enrolled in colleges or universities or, in some cases, seeking hands-on experience in the development and management of Registered Jersey™ cattle. Applicants must be a junior or life member of the AJCA upon submitting their application. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) is required to apply for these scholarships. A copy of the applicant’s high school or college transcript must be included with the application form. A Russell–Malnati Scholarship for Advanced Studies of $5,000 will be awarded. Undergraduate students who have completed at least one-half of coursework credit hours required for a degree in dairy science, animal science (dairy emphasis), large animal veterinary practice, dairy production or manufacturing, or dairy product marketing, and graduate students in those program areas are eligible to apply. The William A. Russell Memorial

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Scholarship of $1,000 will be presented to a student who will begin a program of study at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2012. The Cedarcrest Scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student seeking a degree in large animal veterinary practice, dairy production, dairy manufacturing, or dairy product marketing. Also to be awarded is the $1,500 Bob Toole Jersey Youth Award, which can be used for either college expenses or a welldefined practical experience related to breeding, developing and showing Registered Jerseys™. The V. L. Peterson Scholarship and Paul Jackson Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to students who have completed at least one year of college or university work. The award amount for each scholarship is $1,000. The Reuben R. Cowles Jersey Youth Award will be presented to a resident of

Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Applicants must be at least high school graduates, but not older than 36 years of age as of January 1. Applicants must state whether the award money will be used for to support their education or to fund a trip to the All American Jersey Show and Sale, the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings or other Jersey educational activities. The value of this award is variable; for 2011, it was $1,000. Applications are posted on the USJersey website at www.usjersey.com/YouthProgram/scholarshipinfo.html. For the 2012-13 academic year, $18,500 will be awarded across all AJCA scholarship programs. These will be presented Saturday, November 3 at the annual Junior Banquet held during The All American Jersey Shows and Sales in Louisville, Ky. For more information, contact the AJCA by writing 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-2362, or visit its web site at USJersey.com.

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Member of “Veronica” Family Tops Midwest Sale A large crowd and active bidding from start to finish meant for a strong sale average for the Midwest Spring Special Sale on March 31, 2012. The 79 lots that crossed the auction block at the Olmstead County Fairgrounds in Rochester, Minn., sold for an average of $3,282.28 and gross receipts of $259,300. The sale, which has been among the top 10 high-averaging sales each of the past four years, again offered elite genetics from some of the breed’s most marketable cow families. Jersey breeders from 20 states and Canada made consignments. Breeders from 15 states and Canada took them home. Sale Analysis

Number

Avg. Price Total Value

29 Cows, two years and over 1 under 3 mos., s.w.d. 17 Bred heifers 9 Open yearlings 17 Heifer calves 7 Choice of calves

$3,337.93 625.00 2,410.29 3,522.22 3,617.65 3,957.14

$96,800 625 40,975 31,700 61,500 27,700

79 Lots edian price M

$3,282.28 $259,300 $2,700.00

Sale Management: Greg and Ole Nelson Auctioneer: Jack Lomeo

A fancy senior calf from the “Veronica” cow family garnered the top price of the day—$10,000. The partnership of Nathan and Corey Popp and Nelson Farm, Rice, Minn., placed the final bid on Elliotts Exciting Cabernet-ET. The daughter of Bridon Excitation, GJPI -56, is out of Arethusa Veronicas Comet-ET, Excellent-94%. “Comet” is sired by Piedmont Nadine Furor, GJPI -120, and has a long list of show winnings on her resume, including Reserve Grand Champion of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in 2009 and Grand Champion of the show in 2010. She has also been tapped Grand Champion of the New York Spring Carousel in 2011, the Eastern States Exposition in 2010 and the California Spring Show in 2009. She and her maternal sister topped the produce of dam class at the Central National Jersey Show in Madison, Wis., in 2009. “Comet” also is a top milk producer, with two records over 18,000 lbs. milk and a best record of 4-6 305 19,970 6.5% 1,292 3.6% 3.6% 710 96DCR. “Cabernet’s” grandam is the worldfamous Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J, Excellent-97%. “Veronica” was named Reserve National Grand Champion in 2002 and National Grand Champion in 2004. She earned Reserve Supreme Champion laurels at World Dairy Expo in 2004 and then took the top prize of SuPage 58

Elliotts Exciting Cabernet-ET was the high seller, purchased by the partnership of Corey and Nathan Popp and Nelson Farm, represented by Greg Nelson, center, for $10,000. She was consigned by Ernest W. Kueffner. Also pictured, left to right, are Ron Mosser, AJCA-NAJ Area Representative, Randy Kath, Jason Volker and Austin Nauman at the halter. In the box are Dan Bauer, pedigrees, and Jack Lomeo, auctioneer. All photos courtesy Dairy Agenda Today.

preme Champion at the show in Madison in 2006. She has also been named Supreme Champion of the Pennsylvania AllAmerican Dairy Show twice. “Veronica” has three records over 24,400 lbs. milk, 1,270 lbs. fat and 950 lbs. protein. She has 17 sons in A.I. sampling programs and 27 Excellent daughters— six of them Excellent-93% or higher. The next six dams are Very Good or Excellent in Canada. “Cabernet” was consigned by Ernest W. Kueffner, Boonsboro, Md. Bringing the second high price of the day was a fancy senior two-year-old, Gordons Nevada Indigo. The sale’s volume buyer, Andrew Weber of Groton, S.D., carried the high bid of $9,600 for the Very Good-88% daughter of Huronia Connection Nevada 27L, JPI -73. She freshened on her second birthday in early September and has an m.e. of 19,167–906–680. The potential fourth-generation Excellent sold due with her second calf to Rapid Bay Gammon-ET, GJPI +27, in mid-July. “Indigo” is entered in the futurities held at the Indiana State Fair and World Dairy Expo and the National Jersey Jug Futurity in 2013. Her dam, SSF Governor Iris, Excellent-91%, was Junior Champion of The All American Jersey Show in 2008 and named All American Senior Calf the same year. A year later, she was named Reserve Intermediate Champion of the Indiana State Fair and reserve winner of the Indiana Jersey Futurity. In 2011, she topped the senior three-year-old class at the Indiana State Fair. “Indigo’s” grandam, SSF Jade Ivana, Excellent-90%, has a six lactation m.e. average of 17,358–935–635. Her third dam, Toptin Iris of SSF, Excellent-93%, has 10

Fancy-uddered young cows brought top dollar, including the third high-seller, Enniskillen Comerica JT Mamie, in front.

lactations and a best record of 9-2 305 20,390 4.2% 848 3.4% 698 99DCR. “Indigo” was consigned by Jennifer L. Gordon, Warsaw, Ind. In all, Weber purchased three head for $18,300. A Canadian consignment backed by five Excellent dams was the third highselling lot of the day. Enniskillen Comerica JT Mamie sold for $7,800 to Lance and Ryan Kamm, Baldwin, Wis. The twoyear-old is sired by the Premier Sire of the 2011 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Bridon Remake Comerica-ET, GJPI -92, and sold fresh in early January. Her dam, Enniskillen SC of JT MamieET, EX 90 (CAN), is a daughter of Sooner Centurion-ET, GJPI +6, with a projected record of 18,545 lbs. milk, 847 lbs. fat and 736 lbs. protein at 5-4. Her full sister, Enniskillen Centurion Mamie, EX-92 2E (CAN), was named All-Canadian Junior Two-Year-Old in 2004 and has 20,569 lbs. milk, 895 lbs. fat and 751 lbs. protein at 6-10. The consignment’s third dam, Enniskillen Top Mamie-ET, SUP-EX 91-2E (CAN), placed second in the aged cow class at the Ontario Spring Discovery in 2004. Her fourth dam, Enniskillen Surville Mamie, SUP-EX 2E (CAN), stood second in the aged cow class at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in 1989. “Comerica Mamie” was consigned by Enniskillen Jerseys, Enniskillen, Ontario. The partnership of Nicolas Kipp and Stephen and Cody Schniedermeyer, Hazel Green, Wis., was the final bidder on the fourth high seller, Klus-Grove Vertigo Cammille. The Wisconsin breeders paid $7,600 for the fancy two-year-old that was an added lot from Kristi Klusmann, New Salem, N.D. “Cammille” is sired by Arethusa Furor Vertigo-ET, GJPI -52, and sold short bred to the breed’s #1 sire for type (+2.2) and Jersey Udder Index (+6.77), Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, GJPI -77. “Cammille” calved in mid-December. Her dam is a Very Good-81% daughter of Bridon Jamaica-ET, GJPI -76. Her (continued to page 60)

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grandam is a Very Good-88% daughter of Giprat Belles Jade-ET, JPI +31. Her fourth dam is appraised Excellent-90% and has 18,710 lbs. milk, 817 lbs. fat and 684 lbs. protein. Sales $3,600 and Over

(Consignors in Parentheses) Corey and Nathan Popp and Nelson Farm, Rice, Minn. Elliotts Exciting Cabernet-ET, heifer calf 6 mos......... $10,000 (Ernest W. Kueffner, Boonsboro, Md.) Andrew Weber, Groton, S.D. Gordons Nevada Indigo, cow 2 yrs................................ 9,600 (Jennifer L. Gordon, Warsaw, Ind.) Gordons Governor Rose, bred heifer 2 yrs. .................. 4,900 (W. Phil Gordon/Gordon Farms, Syracuse, Ind.) Woodmohr Creamy Dot Com, cow 2 yrs. ..................... 4,000 (Woodmohr Jerseys, Bloomer, Wis.) Lance and Ryan Kamm, Baldwin, Wis. Enniskellen Comerica JT Mamie, cow 2 yrs.................. 7,800 (Enniskillen Jerseys, Enniskillen, Ontario) Nicolas Kipp and Stephen and Cody Schniedermeyer, Hazel Green, Wis. Klus-Grove Vertigo Cammille, cow 2 yrs........................ 7,600 (Kristie R. Klusmann, New Salem, N.D.) Olivia Brandenburg, Fort Atkinson, Wis. Budjon-Vail Jade Daisy Duke, heifer calf 9 mos. .......... 6,800 (Peter Vail and Budjon Farms, Lomira, Wis.) Woodmohr Jerseys, Bloomer, Wis. Bridon Grand Prize-ET, open yearling 15 mos. ............ 6,600 (Bridon Farms Inc., Paris, Ontario) Katie Drinkall, Jaren Nelson and Nicholas Kipp, Hazel Green, Wis. Budjon-Vail Action Graceland-ET, heifer calf 3 mos. .... 6,200 (Peter Vail and Budjon Farms) Hope Brinkmeier, Dakota, Ill. Pleasant Nook Iatola Myla, cow 3 yrs. .......................... 6,200 (Pleasant Nook Jerseys, Ayr, Ontario) Lorne Ella, Hornby, Ontario First choice female sired by Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET and out of Pleasant Nook F Prize Circus.............................. 6,100 (Ryan A. Lancaster, Tillamook, Ore.) Cassy and Carley Krull, Lake Mills, Wis. First choice female sired by Rock Ella Impression-ET and out of Ratliff Sambo Martina................................................ 5,700 (Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan.) Jim Brandenburg, Fort Atkinson, Wis. Stars Valiant Choice, bred heifer 15 mos. ..................... 5,700 (Conner Hill, Fayetteville, Ark.) Andy, Ryan and Kellie Ripp, Dimock, S.D. Payneside Cgar Match, heifer calf 6 mos. .................... 5,600 (Payneside Farms Inc., Finch, Ontario) Randy Drinkall and Family, Rushford, Minn. Budjon-Vail Governor Malibu-ET, open yearling 13 mos. .................................................................................. 5,200

(Peter Vail and Budjon Farms) George Hays and J.B. and Nancy Kunkel, Butler, Mo. Woodmohr Indiana Rosebud, cow 4 yrs. ...................... 4,600 (Townside Jerseys, Wilson, Wis.) Jason Steinlage and Jason Volker, Lawler, Iowa Enniskillen Reagan Suzy, heifer calf 9 mos. ................. 5,500 (Enniskillen Jerseys) Storas Governor Sofia-ET, heifer calf 6 mos. ................ 4,300 (Budjon Farms and Joel Kietzman, Lomira, Wis.) South Mountain Jerseys, Boonsboro, Md. First choice female sired by SV Jade Hired Gun-ET and out of Arethusa Veronicas Dasher-ET ................................ 4,100 (Devin Norton Prokop, Middleburgh, N.Y.) Richard Groves and Sherry, Stephen and Cody Schniedermeyer, Skidmore, Mo. Klus-Grove Request Cameron-ET, bred heifer 2 yrs. ... 4,100 (Kristie R. Klusmann) Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, Vt. Budjon Governor Shelby Lynn-ET, open yearling 15 mos. .................................................................................. 4,100 (Ken and Kathy Elliott and Budjon Farms, Marshall, Wis.) Jason Luttropp, Berlin, Wis. Rock Run Ford Natalie, cow 4 yrs. ................................ 3,900 (Joshua Gordon, Warsaw, Ind.) Harmony Corners Chocolotte, cow 2 yrs. ..................... 3,600 (James Block, Hamburg, Minn.) Christopher F. Vaughan, Sheridan, Ill. Townside Tequila Violet, cow 2 yrs. ............................... 3,800 (Townside Jerseys, Wilson, Wis.) Damon Folmar, Columbia, Ala. First choice female sired by Glenholme Counciller and out of Underground PT Mamie-ET .......................................... 3,700 (Craig A. Martin, Olivet, Mich.) Adam Breakell, Goshen, Conn. Rock Ella Sultan Jazy Girl-ET, cow 5 yrs. ..................... 3,700 (Craig A. Martin) Evan G. Jones, Ridgeway, Wis. Billings Kenai Killington, heifer calf 10 mos. .................. 3,650 (Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, Vt.)

Gold Nugget Sale The Gold Nugget Sale was held in conjunction with the Midwest Spring Special Sale. Three heifer calves sold for an average of $1,016.67 and a gross of $3,050. Blake Wilson of Jenera, Ohio, purchased the high seller, Marynole Action Riddle, for $1,100. The five-month-old heifer calf is sired by Forest Glen Avery Action-ET, GJPI +93, and out of Suess Rastus Randi. The Excellent-91% daughter of Forest Glen Hallmark Kevin-P-ET, GJIP -14, is

appraised Excellent-91% and has 16,260 lbs. milk, 660 lbs. fat and 582 lbs. protein at 5-9. Her grandam and third dam are appraised VG 85 and EX, respectively, in Canada. She was consigned by Nelson Farm, Dassel, Minn. Sale Analysis

Number

Avg. Price Total Value

3 Heifer calves 3 Lots Median price

$1,016.67

$3,050

$1,016.67 $1,000.00

$3,030

Sale Management: Greg and Ole Nelson Auctioneer: Jack Lomeo

Other juniors to make purchases were Jacob H. Oelfke, Hamburg, Minn., and Tara Spahr and Spahr Jersey Farm, Findlay, Ohio. Youth Awards Clay Steven Gieseke, St. James, Minn., was recognized for winning the 2012 Gold Nugget Production Contest with his entry, Giesekes Vertigo Roper. The Very Good82% “Vertigo” daughter produced a first lactation with an m.e. of 24,126–1,144– 862 and a dollar value of $3,465. Clay purchased “Roper” from Peter and Amy Louise Gieseke, St. James, at the Gold Nugget Sale in 2009 for $800. She has proven to be a wise investment as Clay earned $475 for winning the production contest and has two young daughters in the herd out of “Roper.” Tatum Piere Fernholz, Kensington, Minn., placed second in the contest with K&R Verify Nellie. The Very Good-80% “Verify” daughter produced a record with a dollar value of $2,537. Tatum earned a check in the amount of $285. “Nellie” was consigned to the sale in 2009 by Randy Drinkall and Family, Rushford, Minn. Clay received the Minnesota Youth Production Award with another member of his milking string, Giesekes Militia Malibu. The daughter of Sunset Canyon RP Militia-ET, GJPI +107, produced a 3-3 record with an m.e. of 22,880–1,273–850 and a dollar value of $3,427. Scholarships in the amount of $200 each were presented to Wyatt Smith, Hamburg, Minn., and Stephanie Kasper, Owatonna, Minn. Sales $950 and Over

(Consignors in Parentheses) Blake Wilson, Jenera, Ohio Marynole Action Riddle, heifer calf 5 mos................... $1,100 (Nelson Farm, Dassel, Minn.) Jacob H. Oelfke, Hamburg, Minn. Smith Haven Honour Beth, heifer calf 6 mos................. 1,000 (Smith Haven Dairy, Hamburg, Minn.) Tara Spahr and Spahr Jersey Farm, Findlay, Ohio Suess Legacy Brass, heifer calf 6 mos............................. 950 (Phillip Suess and Family, Grand Meadow, Minn.)

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www.nmconline.org. JAN. 27-29, 2013—NATIONAL MASTITIS COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING, Omni Hotel, San Diego, Calif. For more information visit http://www.nmconline.org. MARCH 2, 2013—WISCONSIN JERSEY BREEDERS STATE MEETING, Western Grand Seasons Hotel, Waupaca, Wis. JULY 8-12, 2013—ADSA-ASAS JOINT ANNUAL MEETING, Indianapolis, Ind.

Shows

JUNE 12—MIDWEST JERSEY JAMBOREE, Arlington Fairgrounds, Arlington, Minn.; Kelli Cull, Lomira, Wis., judge. JUNE 12—MIINNESOTA JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Arlington Fairgrounds, Arlington, Minn.; Kelli Cull, Lomira, Wis., judge. JULY 17—MICHIGAN DAIRY DAYS JERSEY SHOW, Michigan State Livestock Pavilion, E. Lansing, Mich. JULY 21—DELAWARE JUNIOR FUTURITY SHOW, 8:00 p.m.; Quillen Arena, Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington, Del. JULY 22—DELAWARE JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, 4:00 p.m.; Quillen Arena, Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington, Del. JULY 25—DELAWARE OPEN JERSEY SHOW, 6:00 p.m.; Quillen Arena, Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington, Del. JULY 31—MAINE STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Bangor, Maine; 2:00 p.m. AUG. 1—MAINE STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, Bangor, Maine; 2:00 p.m. AUG. 2—OHIO STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOW, 9:00 a.m.; Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio; Nathan Thomas, Cable, Ohio, judge. AUG. 3—OHIO STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW, heifers; 9:00 a.m.; Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio; Steve White, New Castle, Ind., judge. AUG. 3—WISCONSIN STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOW, Wisconsin State Fair, West Allis, Wis.; 12:30 p.m. AUG. 4—OHIO STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW, cows and futuriy; 9:00 a.m.; Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio; Steve White, New Castle, Ind., judge. AUG. 9—IOWA STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW; 8:00 a.m.; Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa; Robert Yeoman, Dover, Okla., judge. AUG. 10—MASSACHUSETTS ALL BREEDS CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW, Greenfield, Mass.; Jason Lloyd, Middleburg, N.Y., judge. AUG. 11—IOWA STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW; 7:30 a.m.; Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa; Robert Yeoman, Dover, Okla., judge. AUG. 12—INDIANA STATE JUNIOR SHOW, Richmond, Ind.; 8:00 a.m.; Tom Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., judge. AUG. 12—WISCONSIN STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Wisconsin State Fair Park, West Allis, Wis.; 8:00 a.m. AUG. 14-15—WISCONSIN STATE SHOW, Marshfield, Wis. AUG. 15—INDIANA STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Richmond, Ind.; 8:00 a.m.; Tom Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., judge. AUG. 16—ILLINOIS STATE FAIR JERSEY OPEN SHOW, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill.; 8:00 a.m.; Dean Dohle, Half Way, Mo., judge. AUG. 17—ILLINOIS STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOW; 1:00 p.m.; Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill. AUG. 17—KENTUCKY STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOW, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 9:00 a.m.; Steve White, New Castle, Ind., judge. AUG. 17—MISSOURI STATE FAIR JERSEY OPEN SHOW, 2:30 p.m.; Coliseum, Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Mo. AUG. 18—KENTUCKY STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, heifers, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 12:00 noon; Kevin Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C., judge. AUG. 19—KENTUCKY STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, cows, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:00 a.m.; Kevin Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C., judge. AUG. 19—MISSOURI STATE FAIR YOUTH JERSEY HEIFER SHOW, 10:30 a.m.; Coliseum, Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Mo.

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AUG. 31—COLORADO STATE FAIR OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, heifers; 11:00 a.m.; Colorado State Fairgrounds, Pueblo, Colo. SEPT. 1—COLORADO STATE FAIR JUNIOR AND OPEN SHOW, cows; 9:00 a.m.; Pueblo, Colo. SEPT. 6—WESTERN NATIONAL JERSEY YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP, Oregon State Fair, Salem, Ore.; 4:00 p.m. SEPT. 6—GREAT WESTERN FUTURITY, Oregon State Fair, Salem, Ore.; 5:00 p.m. SEPT. 7—WESTERN NATIONAL JERSEY OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOWS, Oregon State Fair, Salem, Ore.; 9:00 a.m. SEPT. 10—KANSAS STATE FAIR SHOW, Prairie Pavilion, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, Kan.; 9:00 a.m.; Molly Sloan, Columbus, Wis., judge. SEPT. 15—NATIONAL CATTLE CONGRESS JUNIOR SHOW AND SUPREME SCHOLARSHIP SHOW, Waterloo, Iowa. OCT. 2—INTERNATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, Heif-

ers, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.; 1:00 p.m.; Mark Rueth, Oxford, Wis., judge, Cathy Yeoman, Dover, Okla., consultant. OCT. 3—INTERNATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, Cows, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.; 7:30 a.m.; Mark Rueth, Oxford, Wis., judge. OCT. 14—ARKANSAS STATE FAIR OPEN AND JUNIOR DAIRY SHOW; Little Rock. Ark.; 9:00 a.m. NOV. 3—THE ALL AMERICAN JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:00 a.m.; Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio, judge, Sean Johnson, Glenville, Pa., consultant. NOV. 4—NATIONAL JERSEY JUG FUTURITY, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 1:00 p.m.; Dean Dohle, Half Way, Mo., judge, Tom “Moss” McCauley, Lowell, Mich., consultant. NOV. 5—THE ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 7:30 a.m.; Kevin Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C., judge, Kevin Williams, McConnelsville, Ohio, consultant.

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“Iatola” Daughter Tops Michigan Sale For the 65th time, Jersey breeders from the Great Lakes State sponsored the Michigan State Sale on March 24, 2012, at the Michigan State University (MSU) Agriculture and Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. This year’s event posted an average of $1,193.75 on the auction of 40 lots, and offered something for everyone—three milking cows, 15 bred heifers, seven open yearlings, 13 heifer calves and two embryo packages. The group of cows and bred heifers sold well all day and accounted for nine of the 10 high selling lots. Sale Analysis

Number

Iatola Prize Goldy was the high seller, purchased by Greg Palen, center, for $2,050. She was consigned by Patrick and Terri Wittenbach, far left and at the halter. Also pictured are Gene VanRhee, ringman, second left, and Chad Kreeger, pedigrees, and Chuck Chestnut, auctioneer, in the box. All photos courtesy Dairy Agenda Today.

Avg. Price Total Value

3 Cows, two years and over 15 Bred heifers 7 Open yearlings 13 Heifer calves 2 Embryo packages

$1,666.67 1,450.00 950.00 911.54 1,250.00

$5,000 21,750 6,650 11,850 2,500

40 Lots edian price M

$1,193.75 $1,225.00

$47,750

Sale Management: Michigan Jersey Cattle Club Auctioneer: Chuck Chestnut

A fancy-pedigreed member of the “Gold Prize” family in Canada topped the sale with a final bid of $2,050 from one of the sale’s co-chairs, Gregory Charles Palen, Ovid, Mich. The bred heifer, Iatola Prize Goldy, is sired by SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, GJPI +90, and sold due to Select-Scott Minister-ET, GJPI -56, in mid-October. Her dam is sired by Pine Haven Senior, GJPI +67. Her grandam, Braeview Sultan Pixie-ET, is VG 87 in Canada and made 19,432 lbs. milk, 869 lbs. fat and 712 lbs. protein in 311 days at 3-10. She is projected to 20,600 lbs. milk, 939 lbs. fat and 744 lbs. protein at 5-11. She has one Excellent and three Very Good maternal sisters in Canada. “Goldy’s” third dam, Shamrock Grove Pansy-ET, EX 91 (CAN), was nominated All-Canadian Junior Yearling in 1999 and has 18,592 lbs. milk, 916 lbs. fat and 660 lbs. protein at 9-0. “Goldy’s” fourth dam is Glenamore Gold Prize, SUP-EX 97-6E (CAN), one of the Canadian Jersey breed’s most celebrated show cows. “Gold Prize” was tapped Grand Champion of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair five times (19941996, 1999-2000). She has a best record of 8-10 305 17,049 5.0% 851 3.6% 610 and more than 133,000 lbs. milk lifetime in eight lactations. The next two dams are Very Good or Excellent in Canada. “Goldy” was consigned by Patrick and Terri Wittenbach, Ionia, Mich.

Another bred heifer—Blackview Comerica Emily—was the second high seller of the day. Brent D. Moyer, Caro, Mich., placed the final bid of $2,000 on the daughter of Bridon Remake ComericaET, GJPI -92. “Emily” is due in early June to Rapid Bay Reagan-ET, a son of Giprat Belles Connection-ET, JPI +24, out of Rapid Bay Whistler’s Rumour-ET, SUPEX 95-6E (CAN), All-Canadian Mature Cow in 2003 and 2005. “Emily’s” dam, Blacks Jude E Emma, has 19,794 lbs. milk, 990 lbs. fat and 726 lbs. protein at 5-0. “Emma” has a Very Good-85% full sister with 19,846 lbs. milk, 973 lbs. fat and 732 lbs. protein at 5-1. Their dam is sired by Van Holme Imperials Saturn, JPI +14, and their grandam is a daughter of Lester Sambo, GJPI +2. “Emily” was consigned by Amber Anne Black, Howard City, Mich. One of the two milking individuals to cross the auction block at the pavilion at MSU brought the third high price of the day. JVB Red Hot Militia Cornie sold for $1,850 to Mapleview Dairy, Clinton, Mich. The daughter of Sunset Canyon RP Militia-ET, GJPI +107, sold fresh in February. Seven of her eight closest dams are Very Good or Excellent. Her high-component dam is a Very Good-84% daughter of JVB Red Hot BC, JPI -21, with 16,430 lbs. milk, 861 lbs. fat and 637 lbs. protein in her second lactation. Her Very Good-85% grandam is sired by Sunset Canyon Meteor-ET, GJPI -31. Her third dam, JVB Red Hot Remake Corrianne-ET, Excellent-90%, has four lactations and a best record of 6-2 305 17,920 4.6% 830 3.6% 648. Her fourth dam is appraised Excellent-90% and has eight complete lactations, with a best record of 16,690 lbs. milk, 765 lbs. fat and 641 lbs. protein at 11-11. “Cornie” was consigned by Jim and Janet VanBuskirk and Family and David

Margie Crabtree was the winner of the raffle calf donated by John and Brenda Lewis for the funding of junior programs. Margie’s grandson, Lucas Crabtree, is at the halter of JLB Legacy Lacie Meadow.

VanBuskirk, Carleton, Mich. Michigan juniors raised over $2,600 from the sale of several items, including raffle tickets for a heifer calf donated by John and Brenda Lewis, Jerome, Mich. Long-time friend and neighbor, Margie Crabtree, Addison, won the prize—JBL Legacy Lacie Meadow. Proceeds will fund Michigan Jersey youth programs. In addition to Palen, the Michigan State Jersey Sale was chaired by Mary Costigan, Coopersville, and Larry Place, Perry. Chuck Chestnut cried the sale and Chad Kreeger read pedigrees. Sales $1,450 and Over

(Consignors in Parentheses) Gregory Charles Palen, Ovid, Mich. Iatola Prize Goldy, bred heifer 15 mos......................... $2,050 (Patrick and Terri Wittenbach, Iona, Mich.) Orions Sparkler Hunter, bred heifer 21 mos. ................ 1,600 (Beth Ingraham, Portland, Mich.) Brent D. Moyer, Caro, Mich. Blackview Comerica Emily, bred heifer 2 yrs................. 2,000 (Amber Anne Black, Howard City, Mich.) Mapleview Dairy, Clinton, Mich. JVB Red Hot Militia Cornie, cow 2 yrs........................... 1,850 (Jim and Janet VanBuskirk and Family and David VanBuskirk, Carleton, Mich.) Roger and Kate Deters, Fremont, Mich. Vitality Pie in the Sky, bred heifer 20 mos...................... 1,750 (Emily Green, Elsie, Mich.) Mary Costigan, Coopersville, Mich. Topangas On Time Tribeca, bred heifer 21 mos. .......... 1,700 (Timothy or Beth Ingraham, Portland, Mich.) Melissa Schultz, Carsonville, Mich. Dunks Adam May Minerva, bred heifer 23 mos. ........... 1,650 (Timothy or Beth Ingraham) JVB Red Hot Action, open yearling 14 mos. ................. 1,600 (Jim and Janet VanBuskirk and Paul and Diane Piepkow, Carleton, Mich.) CJ Charms Lazlo Bunny, heifer calf 11 mos. ................ 1,450 (Margie J. Crabtree, Addison, Mich.) Lori S. Jacobs, New Lothrop, Mich. HF Sunpower Perry Blizzard-P, bred heifer 2 yrs. ......... 1,650 (Tom and Cheri Harsh, Tipton, Mich.) Craig Zeinstra, Shelbyville, Mich. Dunks Region Sonja Shalena, cow 2 yrs. ..................... 1,600 (Jonathan Sheldon Dunks, Union City, Mich.) St Mariner Helen, cow 2 yrs. ......................................... 1,550 (Steven Stump, Carleton, Mich.) Quincys Seville Quinoa, bred heifer 23 mos. ................ 1,450 (Sarah B. Ingraham, Portland, Mich.) Jim and Janet VanBuskirk and Family, Carleton, Mich. Bachelors Roberto Laramie, bred heifer 2 yrs. ............. 1,550 (Bachelor Farms, Angola, Ind.) Miriah Dershem, Saint Johns, Mich. Maelynn On Time Lefty-P, heifer calf 9 mos. ................. 1,500 (Lisa and Dave Wilson, Saint John, Mich.)

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Michigan State Jersey Show

• March 29, 2012, Michigan State University Pavilion, East Lansing, Mich. • Barclay Phoenix, Uxbridge, Ont., judge • 48 head shown • Int. and Gr. Champ. female—TriKoebel Very Fancy-ET, Ron and Sara Long, Elsie • Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. female— Miss Sambo Black Gold, Jean and Craig Martin, Olivet • Res. Sr. Champ. female—Misty Morn-HMF Kenai Peyton, Pro-Hart Jerseys, Nicholas Clark and Melanie and Cole Provoast, Prescott • R e s . I n t . C h a m p . f e m a l e — Tumbleweed EX Cocktails N Dreams, Tyler Burkhardt and Adria Garcia, Lowell • Jr. Champ. female—Tri-Koebel Lady Luck, Eric Moser, Dansville • R e s . J r. C h a m p . f e m a l e — Tumbleweed Action Vanna, Jake and Nikki Nugent, Connor Nugent and Kristen Burkhardt, Lowell Class Winners

Intermediate heifer calf (5 shown) 1. Tumbleweed Tequila Guacamole, Thomas and Renee McCauley, Lowell 2. JVB Red Hot Governor Chastity, Adam D. Shafer, Corunna Senior heifer calf (5 shown) 1. Class-E Tequila Margarita, Eric Moser, Dansville 2. Pro-Hart Kanoo Nan, Pro-Hart Jerseys, Nicholas Clark and Melanie and Cole Provoast, Prescott Summer yearling heifer (9 shown) 1. Tri-Koebel Lady Luck (S: WF Amadeo Shyster, D: Tri-Koebel Comerica Lucky), Eric Moser, jr. champ. 2. Thistle Dew Minister Krazi Kitti, Thistle Dew Jerseys, Vassar Junior yearling heifer (6 shown) 1. Tumbleweed Action Vanna (S: Forest Glen Avery Action-ET, D: Bettys Las Vegas Deluxe), Jake and Nikki Nugent, Connor Nugent and Kristen Burkhardt, Lowell, res. jr. champ. 2. Blackview Minister Maycee, Amber Anne Black, Howard City Intermediate yearling heifer (5 shown) 1. Tumbleweed Gator Kitty-ET, Jake and Nikki Nugent, Connor Nugent and Kristen Burkhardt 2. Iatola Prize Goldy, Gregory Charles Palen, Ovid Senior yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. Cloverfield Minister Giana, Craig A. Martin, Olivet 2. Tri-Koebel GP Maserati, Pro-Hart Jerseys, Nicholas Clark and Melanie and Cole Provoast Uncalved Junior 2-yr.-old (2 shown) 1. Pro-Hart Sultan Dora, Pro-Hart Jerseys, Nicholas Clark and Melanie and Cole Provoast Senior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Tri-Koebel Very Fancy-ET (S: Arethusa Sambo VerifyET, D: Elysian Meadows Fate 6th-ET), Ron and Sara Long, Elsie, int. and gr. champ. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Buells Mort Delittle, Pro-Hart Jerseys, Nicholas Clark and Melanie and Cole Provoast Senior 3-yr.-old cow (1 shown) 1. Tumbleweed EX Cocktails N Dreams (S: Bridon Excitation, D: Tumbleweed Crazy Casino Nights), Tyler Burkhardt and Adria Garcia, Lowell, res. int. champ. 4-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Miss Sambo Black Gold (S: Lester Sambo, D: Councillers Blackeyedsusan), Jean and Craig Martin, Olivet, sr. and res. gr. champ. 2. Misty Morn-HMF Kenai Peyton (S: Dogwood Hill Poseidon Kenai, Misty Morn HMF B-Chair Pooky), Pro-Hart Jerseys, Nicholas Clark and Melanie and Cole Provoast, res. sr. champ. 5-yr.-old cow (1 shown) 1. JDB Dorshka, Pro-Hart Jerseys, Nicholas Clark and

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Tri-Koebel Very Fancy-ET 1st Senior 2-year-old cow Intermediate and Grand Champion Melanie and Cole Provoast Aged cow (1 shown) 1. Hannibil Jade Willow, Timothy R. Place, Perry Dry aged cow (2 shown) 1. Stevencrest Sage Magic, Timothy R. Place Junior best three females (2 shown) 1. Jake and Nikki Nugent, Connor Nugent and Kristen Burkhardt

Donation Made to Jersey Youth Academy in Dr. H. Duane Norman’s Honor

Colleagues, friends and family of Dr. H. Duane Norman, Fulton, Md., contributed $1,000 in his honor to Jersey Youth Academy at a banquet March 14, 2012, to celebrate his retirement after 42 years with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service. Norman joined the USDA as a Research Geneticist (Animal) at Beltsville, Md., in 1970 and served as Research Leader of the Animal Improvement Programs

Laboratory (AIPL) for nearly 24 years. His retirement was effective December 31, 2011. Under Duane’s leadership, AIPL has expanded its role into producing genetic predictions for 28 yield and fitness traits that are integrated directly into industry management programs. The AIPL research program, which is carried out in cooperation with several industry organizations, has helped make the United States the world leader in dairy cattle genetics and has increased the production efficiency of dairy cattle worldwide through sales of semen, embryos, and cattle. The AIPL research team has been recognized with the ARS Technology Transfer Award and with USDA’s Distinguished Service Award. Duane has received personal recognition for his accomplishments by several industry groups and by the Polish Ministry of Agriculture. He also has received four awards from the American Dairy Science Association, including its highest research award (Land O’ Lakes) and its Distinguished Service Award. In 2007, he was named National Dairy Shrine’s Guest of Honor, and last fall he was honored by World Dairy Expo at the Industry Person of the Year. He has had a productive research career, (co)authoring 500 publications, including 150 peer reviewed manuscripts, and presenting over 300 talks to research and industry audiences.

SMITH HAVEN DAIRY

Diamond Farm

Dave & Kathy Skiba Family 7241 Hwy. 95 NE · North Branch, MN 55056 651/674-7318 · diamondsfarm@msn.com

K&R Jerseys

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

Dale, Lisa, Wyatt & Austin Smith 18575 142nd St., Hamburg, MN 55339 Phone: 320/238-2218 Email: smithhaven.dl@gmail.com REGISTERED JERSEYS • Visitors welcome

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Ahlem Farms Partnership Offers Buyers Part of their High-Ranking Herd

April 4, 2012, was a windy, but sunny day in Hilmar, Calif., for the Ahlem Farms Partnership Spring Jersey Sale as buyers from throughout the country gathered to take advantage of the outstanding animals being offered by Bill and Carol Ahlem and Sabino Herrera. Neighbors and breeders alike filled the chairs to get in on the action being offered by one of the nation’s top herds. Those that could not be present in the sale barn, where the hospitality of the Ahlem family was exhibited through tables of food, Jersey cheese and California wine, were able to watch the sale in real-time thanks to JerseyAuctionLive.com. Sale Analysis

Number

Avg. Price Total Value

295 Cows, two years and over 38 Bred heifers

$1,891.53 $558,000 $1,867.11 70,950

333 Lots Median price

$1,888.74 $628,950 $1,700.00

Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee

The 333 animals to cross the auction block carried much more than lengthy pedigrees for buyers to looks through, they carried the Ahlem prefix, which has a pedigree all its own. The farm ranks fourth for protein, fifth for fat and seventh for milk among their herd size of 750 or more records. The 2011 AJCA lactation average of the herd is 21,326 lbs. milk, 1,052 lbs. fat, and 792 lbs. protein, with a cheese yield of 2,505 lbs. on 2,948 lactations. The herd produced 264 Hall of Fame Records in 2011 and currently has 71 Ahlem animals that rank on the Top 1.5% list for GJPI, 58 animals that rank on the Top 1.5% list for traditional JPI, 14 heifers on the Top 500 Female list for GJPI and 34 animals on the Top 500 list for traditional JPI. T h e f e m a l e s a r e n o t t h e o n ly accomplished Jerseys to come from Ahlem Farm Partnership. They have contracted bulls to every major North American stud company, and sell another 200 bulls annually for natural service purposes.

Bill Ahlem, third right, along with his wife Carol, and Sabino Herrera, far right, greeted the barn full of Jersey breeders and friends at the beginning of their sale. Bill also took time to praise the guidance and friendship of Mr. Ed Fisher, left, who helped the farm reach its high production level and become a widely recognized herd for genetic merit.

Several of the animals offered in the sale had an A.I. contracts or interest. The sale grossed $628,950, with an average price of $1,888.74. The Ahlem cows made the biggest splash with the 29 different buyers, as they paid an average of $1,891.82 on 295 lots. The 38 third trimester bred heifers constituted the rest of the sale, averaging $1,867.11. The animal that caught the most attention from buyers was a two-year-old, Ahlem Celebrity Maid 34645-ET, Very Good-81%, who sold open with A.I. interest from Jerseyland Sires. “Maid” was purchased by Robert and Victor Fanelli and Guell Animal Breeding, Hilmar, Calif., for $6,100. She freshened in January 2012 and produced 60 lbs. milk on her March test. She is projected to 22,050 lbs. milk after just three tests. “Maid” ranks among the Top 1.5% of the breed for GJPI with a +179, and has a daughter, Ahlem Valentino Maid 38766, who ranked 10th in the nation for heifer JPI in December of 2011. “Maid’s” brother, Ahlem Merchant Musketeer, GJPI +161, is being sampled through Alta Genetics. The dam of “Maid,” Sunset Canyon Legion L Maid, Very Good-86%, also ranks on the Top 1.5% with a GJPI of +108, and has 11 brothers in A.I. sampling. She has a best record of 4-0 305 20,130 5.4% 1,097 3.7% 741 98DCR. She is a daughter of the popular Sun-

Richard Clauss and Family 21672 Bloss Ave. Hilmar, CA 95324

209/632-3333 claussjerz@yahoo.com

Danny Avila, with son Adam, back, second left, herd manager for Clauss Dairy Farm, represented volume buyer of the day, CDFD-Hartley, the partnership of Clauss Dairy Farm and Yosmite Jersey Farm in their new Hartley, Texas, location. The two farms also picked up several high sellers throughout the day. Also pictured are Jason Robinson, JMS manager, front left, and Neal Smith, AJCA Executive Secretary, front right. Bill Ahlem, back right, is pictured with Roger Herrera, second right, with his daughter Camille, and Sabino Herrera, far left.

set Canyon Lemvig Maid 4-ET, Excellent-93%. “Maid 4” has produced three records that exceed 20,000 lbs. milk, and has a best record of 5-2 365 30,508 70% 2,150 4.3% 1,302, with a cheese merit of 4,512 lbs. The third dam is Tenn Haug E Maid, Excellent-93%, who has also produced many successful offspring, many of which are now popular A.I. bulls. She has a best record of 6-0 365 26,014 7.0% 1,820 4.3% 1,107 with a cheese yield of 3,605 lbs. The second high seller of the day was Ahlem Action Mayday 32070, Excellent-90%, a three-year-old cow with a GJPI of +122. “Mayday” was purchased by Yosemite Jersey Dairy, Hilmar, for $5,500. She has an m.e. average of 20,717—950—757. She was bred March 5 to Heartland Merchant Topeka-ET, GJPI +243, as a special mating for Select Sires. In her first lactation, she produced 17,870 lbs. milk, 798 lbs. fat and 637 lbs. protein in 285 days in milk. Her dam, Ahlem Iatola Mayday 18714, Very Good-88%, has a best record of 4-2 305 3x 24,740 4.8% 1,184 3.7% 911 95DCR with a cheese yield of 3,151 lbs. Her grandam, Ahlem Hero Mayday 4355, Excellent-90%, has produced four records exceeding 20,000 lbs. milk. She has a best record of 5-0 300 3x 24,010 4.4% 1,048 3.3% 800 97DCR. The third dam has equal impressive record, also producing four records that exceed 20,000 lbs. milk. The next three dams have all been appraised Very Good and have completed records of 18,000 lbs. milk or greater. The third high seller of the sale was the first animal in the ring, Ahlem TBone Gem 34078, Desirable-79%. “Gem” was purchased for $3,100 by Tom Blatchford, M&T Farms, Owensville, Mo. “Gem” sold (continued to page 66)

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Buyers that were unable to make the trip to sunny California were able to watch and bid online to take advantage of the Ahlem Farms offering.

Ahlem Partnership Sale (continued from page 64)

bred to Sunset Canyon David-ET, GJPI +267, with a contract to Select Sires for a “David” son. Buyers both at the sale and online took notice of the two-year-old cow, who has a GJPI of +162, and is projected to 21,010 lbs. milk after giving 60 lbs. of milk on her March test. Her dam, Ahlem Legion Gem 4202, Very Good-87%, has a best record of 3-9 305 3x 23,660 5.1% 1,196 3.7% 872 100DCR. The second dam, Ahlem Barber Gem 7533, Very Good-87%, has an eight

m.e. lactation average of 22,125—1,013— 801, and a best record of 6-8 276 3x 24,100 4.4% 1,072 3.5% 852 94DCR. “Gem’s” third dam has completed 11 lactations with an m.e. average of 17,575—808—671 and a cheese yield of 2,176 lbs. The fourth high seller of the day was a JH1F senior two-year-old cow. Ahlem TBone Lotus 33437, Very Good86%, has a GJPI of +134, and was purchased for $2,800. She sold six months pregnant to All Lynns Louie Valentino-ET, GJPI +256. “Lotus” gave 58 lbs. milk on her March test and is

projected to 23,420 pounds milk actual. Her dam, Ahlem Iatola Lotus 19653, Excellent 90%, has a best record of 2-9 292 3x 19,880 5.2% 1,028 3.8% 748 96DCR. Her grandam is appraised Very Good-87%, and has completed five with a best record of 3-10 305 3x 22,690 5.0% 1,133 3.6% 810 98DCR. The third dam has completed six lactations and has a best record of 5-6 305 3x 22,430 5.3% 1,195 3.8% 845 99DCR. “Lotus” was purchased by Rancho Teresita Dairy, Tulare, Calif. The Kasbergen Family, owners of Rancho Teresita Dairy, also picked up the fifth high seller of the day for $2,700. Ahlem Action Carol 32024, Very Good83%, made the drive south to join the Teresita herd, which is transitioning to Jerseys from Holsteins. The three-year-old cow has a record of 1-10 303 17,370 4.8% 826 3.4% 587 94DCR. “Carol” has a pedigree a mile long and includes two sisters that ranked on the Top 400 Heifer List for JPI on the December list, and has a brother in collection at Androgenics. “Carol” was bred in early March to Ahlem Jace Sentry-ET, GJPI +138, and has potential A.I. interest. Her dam, BW Iatola Carol ET515-ET, Very Good-87% has a record of 1-9 305 3x 18,230 4.9% 890 3.7% 666 98DCR. Her grandam is the popular BW Avery Katie ET121-ET, Excellent-93%. “Katie” has several records that exceed 30,000 lbs. milk, with a best record of 6-6 365 3x 36,530 4.8% 1,747 3.2% 1,172, with a cheese merit of 4,046 lbs. The third dam, BW Berretta Prize G525, Excellent-92%, has a best record of 3-1 305 25,570 4.0% 1,014 3.7% 936. The Ahlem family not only sold hundreds of animals the day of their sale, they also took time to give back to their community. During the sale, Bill Ahlem purchased a cow for $22,500 and then donated her back to the sale, with the fund to benefit hospice. Volume buyers of the day were CDFD(continued to page 68)

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President:

Shannon Gardner 814/257-8627 Secretary: Jessica Peters 814/282-5206 AJCA-NAJ Area Representative: Sara Barlass 614/256-6502 Visit us online at: http://pennsylvaniajerseys.usjersey.com

Four Springs Jerseys

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

JEMI Jerseys

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Phone: 717/530-7784 • Email: jemi@earthlink 7382 Sunset Road, Newburg, PA 17240 Website: http://www.holsteinworld.com/jemi/

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

Nobledale Farm

Registered Jerseys since 1888 RR 2, Box 626, Gillett, PA 16925 Stuart and Elaine Phone/Fax 570/537-2066 Steve and Donna 570/537-2314 E-mail: senoble@npacc.net

Stoney Hollow Jerseys

Don, Jill, Garrett, and Jason Stonerook 231 Stonerook Rd., Martinsburg, PA 16662 Phone: 814/793-3059 Email: jstonerook@dishmail.net

Ahlem Partnership Sale (continued from page 66)

Hartley, the Clauss and Russell families, Hartley, Texas, who picked up 93 lots for $173,600. Taking home 33 animals was Rancho Teresita Dairy, for a total of $69,850. Sales $2,100 and Over

Robert and Victor Fanelli and Guell Animal Breeding, Hilmar, Calif. Ahlem Celebrity Maid 34645-ET, cow 2 yrs................. $6,100 Ahlem TBone Gem 34112-ET, cow 2 yrs. ..................... 2,500 Yosemite Jersey Dairy, Hilmar, Calif. Ahlem Action Mayday 32070, cow 3 yrs. ...................... 5,500 Benjamin A. Blatchford, Owensville, Mo. Ahlem TBone Gem 34078, cow 2 yrs. .......................... 3,100 Ahlem TBone Ona 33642, cow 2 yrs. ........................... 2,500 Ahlem TBone Juanita 33467, cow 2 yrs. ....................... 2,350 Ahlem TBone Harmony 33351, cow 2 yrs. ................... 2,250 Ahlem TBone Countess 33711, cow 2 yrs. ................... 2,250 Rancho Teresita Dairy, Tulare, Calif. Ahlem TBone Lotus 33437, cow 2 yrs. ......................... 2,800 Ahlem Action Carol 32024, cow 3 yrs. .......................... 2,700 GR Ahlem Gannon Sunspryt 34168, cow 2 yrs. ........... 2,650 Ahlem Iatola Joanne 33409, cow 2 yrs. ........................ 2,600 Ahlem Iatola Rosette 33362-ET, cow 2 yrs. .................. 2,300 Ahlem Action Wynola 33763, cow 2 yrs. ....................... 2,300 Ahlem Action Lolly 33609, cow 2 yrs. 2......................... 2,250 Ahlem TBone Love 33919-Twin, cow 2 yrs. .................. 2,250

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

Ahlem Carrier Gem 34450, cow 2 yrs. .......................... 2,250 Ahlem TBone Misty 34263, cow 2 yrs. .......................... 2,200 Ahlem Ace Winola 34468, cow 2 yrs. ........................... 2,150 GR Ahlem Gannon Ramona 34268, cow 2 yrs. ........... 2,100 Ahlem TBone Lilac 34215, cow 2 yrs. ........................... 2,100 Ahlem Action Loreli 34128, cow 2 yrs. .......................... 2,100 Ahlem Action Lu 33534, cow 2 yrs. ............................... 2,100 Ahlem Action Ginny 33570, cow 2 yrs. ......................... 2,100 Ahlem Carrier Winola 33704, cow 2 yrs. ....................... 2,100 Ahlem Action Polyanna 33471, cow 2 yrs. .................... 2,100 Ahlem Iatola Melody 31940, cow 3 yrs......................... 2,100 Martins Brothers, Hilmar, Calif. Ahlem Ace Wanetta 34132, cow 2 yrs. ......................... 2,600 Ahlem Carrier Pamela 33621, cow 2 yrs. ..................... 2,400 Ahlem Action Paula 33844, cow 2 yrs. ......................... 2,200 GR Ahlem Gannon Dora 32489, cow 2 yrs. ................. 2,100 Ahlem Carrier Paloma 33931, cow 2 yrs. ..................... 2,100 Ahlem Carrier Charm 34974, cow 2 yrs. ....................... 2,100 Tony Meier, Palmer, Kan. Ahlem Action Charm 33627, cow 2 yrs. ........................ 2,600 Ahlem TBone Jessie 33620, cow 2 yrs. ........................ 2,300 CDFD-Hartley, Hartley, Texas Ahlem Action Cora 33651, cow 2 yrs............................ 2,450 Ahlem Action Fantasia 33315, cow 2 yrs. ..................... 2,400 Ahlem Action Jojo 33637, cow 2 yrs............................. 2,300 Ahlem TBone Jojo 33705, cow 2 yrs. ............................ 2,300 Ahlem Iatola Cora 33707, cow 2 yrs. ............................ 2,300 Ahlem Blackstone Meg 34619, cow 2 yrs. .................... 2,250 Ahlem TBone Foxylady 33519, cow 2 yrs. .................... 2,200 Ahlem Carrier Charm 31654, cow 3 yrs. ....................... 2,150 Ahlem Carrier Pansy 32149, cow 3 yrs. ........................ 2,150 Ahlem Action Maggee 34326, cow 2 yrs. ..................... 2,150 Ahlem Celebrity Sarah 34934, bred heifer 22 mos. ...... 2,150

Ahlem Image Dora 35562, bred heifer 18 mos. ............ 2,150 Ahlem Legal Wanda 35451, bred heifer 19 mos. .......... 2,100 Ahlem Celebrity Mindy 34043, cow 2 yrs. ..................... 2,100 Ahlem TBone Intrigue 34092, cow 2 yrs. ...................... 2,100 Ahlem Iatola Holly 31471, cow 3 yrs. ............................ 2,100 Brent Vanvooran and Steven Robles, Turlock, Calif. Ahlem Legal Jan 35587, bred heifer 18 mos. ............... 2,450 Ahlem Ace Ruth 34004, cow 2 yrs. ............................... 2,250 Ahlem Farms Partnership, Hilmar, Calif. Ahlem TBone Charm 33910, cow 2 yrs. ....................... 2,350 Anthony Evangelo, Hanford, Calif. Ahlem Celebrity Cameo 34239, cow 2 yrs. ................... 2,350 Brad Nyman, Hilmar, Calif. Ahlem Celebrity Melly 34153, cow 2 yrs. ...................... 2,350 Ahlem TBone Sunspryt 34005, cow 2 yrs. .................... 2,300 Ahlem Carrier Veil 34305, cow 2 yrs. ............................ 2,300 Dan and Melissa Costa, Turlock, Calif. Ahlem Action Eve 32139, cow 3 yrs. ............................ 2,300 Daniel Duhalde, Chino, Calif. Ahlem Action Friend 34188, cow 2 yrs. ........................ 2,300 Ahlem Legal Rosa 35210, bred heifer 20 mos. ............ 2,300 Ahlem Legal Dream 35330, bred heifer 19 mos. .......... 2,100 Monty and Melanie Hoggard, Stratford, Calif. Ahlem Action Charm 33847, cow 2 yrs. ........................ 2,150 Hoards Dairyman Farm, Fort Atkinson, Wis. Ahlem Iatola Riley 31987, cow 3 yrs. ............................ 2,100 JLB Dairy, Hilmar, Calif. Ahlem Action Sprite 30237, cow 4 yrs. ......................... 2,100 Paulo Bros, Hanford, Calif. Ahlem TBone Allure 34035, cow 2 yrs. ......................... 2,100 River Valley Farm, Tremont, Ill. Ahlem Celebrity Cara 35005, bred heifer 21 mos. ........ 2,100 Ahlem Celebrity Friend 35163, bred heifer 20 mos. ..... 2,100

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Calf Sale Posts SecondHigh Average of Series Blue ribbon pedigrees led the Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Calf Sale to its second best average in series history on March 24, 2012. The 20 lots of Registered Jerseys that were struck off at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Mass., sold for an average of $1,307.50 and gross receipts of $26,150. The sale also featured Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein and Milking Shorthorn lots and posted an average of $1,550 on 57 lots. The proceeds of the sale are for a good cause as they support dairy youth activities at World Dairy Expo and the North American International Livestock Exposition and the state 4-H dairy show. Number

Sale Analysis

Avg. Price Total Value

19 Heifer calves 1 Choice of calves

$1,313.16 1,200.00

$24,950 1,200

20 Lots edian price M

$1,307.50 $1,175.00

$26,150

Sale Management: Massachusetts 4-H Dairy Committee Auctioneer: Bruce Whittier

The high selling Jersey was Billings Iatola Brittan, purchased by Sheldon and Rosella Sawyer, Walpole, N.H., for $2,750. The fancy, full-aged senior calf is sired by SC Gold Dust Paramount IatolaET, GJPI +90, and backed by five Very Good or Excellent dams. Her dam, Jamaica Britt, Very Good88%, has an m.e. of 15,088–563–397 on her first lactation. Her grandam is a Very Good-88% daughter of BW Legion, GJPI +68. Her third dam, Billings Berretta Bargain, Excellent-92%, made 20,380 lbs. milk, 1,061 lbs. fat and 746 lbs. protein at 6-9. Her fourth dam is Excellent-90%. “Brittan” was consigned by The Billings Farm, Woodstock, Vt. A member of the “Veronica” cow family was the second high-selling Jersey. Tierney Farm and Marie Kathryn Bosley, Malone, N.Y., purchased JW Aghamora Valerianna for $2,200. The summer yearling is sired by Top Gene Gold Action-ET, GJPI -36, and out of Arethusa Comerica Virginia-ET. “Valerianna’s” grandam is Arethusa Veronicas Vixen-ET, Excellent-91%. “Vixen” is sired by Bridon Remake ComericaET, GJPI -92, and made a best record of 5-5 305 19,570 5.7% 1,106 3.8% 746. She was named Junior Champion of the New York Spring Carousel in 2007 and placed third in the show’s senior two-year-old class in 2008. “Valerianna’s” third dam is Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J, Exellent-97%, the 2004 National Grand Champion. She june 2012

was Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo in 2006 and Reserve Supreme Champion of the show in 2004. She has four lactations in excess of 24,400 lbs. milk, 1,270 lbs. fat and 950 lbs. protein. “Valerianna” was consigned by Dawn D. Sharts, Greenwich, N.Y. Buyers from seven states in the New England region made Jersey purchases. The sale is co-chaired by Moira Poitras, Brimfield, Mass., and Carrie Sears, South Deerfield, Mass. Prior to the sale, juniors were given opportunity to learn how to make a rope halter and read pedigrees

during two clinics given by industry experts and Massachusetts 4-H members. Sales $1,400 and Over

(Consignors in Parentheses) Sheldon and/or Rosella Sawyer, Walpole, N.H. Billings Iatola Brittan, heifer calf 7 mos........................ $2,750 (The Billings Farm, Woodstock, Vt.) Tierney Farm and Marie Kathryn Bosley, Malone, N.Y. JW Aghamora Valerianna, heifer calf 8 mos.................. 2,200 (Dawn D. Sharts, Greenwich, N.Y.) Frank D. Simmons, Farmington, Conn. Tierneys Simba Julia, heifer calf 9 mos......................... 1,500 (Tierney Farm, Malone, N.Y.) Ethan Coutu, Morris, Conn. Dreamroad Governor Cadillac, heifer calf 5 mos........... 1,500 (Rebecca Ferry, Johnstown, N.Y.) Brandon Silver, Webster, N.H. EF Cannon Luna, heifer calf 6 mos. ............................. 1,450 (Echo Farm Inc., Hinsdale, N.H.) Raquel Tucker, Greene, R.I. Springdale Allstar Dancer, heifer calf 3 mos. ................ 1,400 (Walter E. Whitcomb, Waldo, Maine)

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50th Anniversary Celebration a Big Success

For the past several years, Kentucky Jersey breeders have been planning for the event of a lifetime to celebrate the 50th anniversary celebration of the Kentucky National Jersey Show and Sale. Their planning did not go unnoticed as breeders from across the country participated in this once in a lifetime sale. At the end of the day, it was the highest grossing sale in series history at $265,650. This annual tradition begins each year with a show featuring each consignment and then the sale follows, allowing dairy breeders to purchase 4-H calves, good young cows or bred heifers ready to go to work for them. Sale Analysis

Number

Avg. Price Total Value

28 Cows, two years and over 22 Bred heifers 10 Open yearlings 30 Heifer calves 1 Embryo package 3 First choice females

94 Lots edian price M

$4,028.57 $112,800 2,097.73 46,150 1,645.00 16,450 2,691.67 80,750 2,750.00 2,750 2,250.00 6,750 $2,826.06 $265,650 $2,050.00

Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee

This year was exceptional as 58 buyers from 22 states took home the 94 lots that sold. The group averaged $2,826.06 with the 24 milking cows leading the way with an average of $4,028.57. It was one of those milk cows—named Grand Champion of the show—that sold for the high price of the day, $18,500. River Valley Farm, Tremont, Ill., was the final bidder on Payneside GG Got Milk. The recently fresh junior two-year-old caught judge Michael Heath’s eye earlier in the day where he had high praise for her future potential. Her win that morning was not the first as the daughter of Griffens Governor-ET, GJPI -9, was crowned first junior yearling at the 2011 Iowa and Minnesota State Fairs for her consignors, Steinridge Jerseys and Jason Volker, Lawler, Iowa. Her dam is Very Good 86 in Canada and a daughter of Payneside King Kong, JPI -139. She has a best record of 16,760 lbs. milk, 979 lbs. fat and 681 lbs. protein at 6-5 in Canada. The next dam is Very Good 85 in Canada and backed by the Excellent 90 (CAN) Piedmont Grove Martina, with several show winnings to her credit. Lot 1 in the catalog created quite a stir among bidders as the only Lencrest Blackstone-ET, GJPI +90, daughter of Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J, Excellent-97%.

The six-month-old heifer calf consigned by Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn., sold for $13,000 to Berlew Jerseys, Jeff, Mary, Logan, Katie and Lukas Berlew, Angola, Ind. Her dam, “Veronica,” is one of the most decorated cows in the breed and has proven to be a tremendous brood cow with six daughters already appraised Excellent-93% or higher. She was the 2004 National Grand Champion; Supreme Champion of the 2006 World Dairy Expo; and two-time Supreme Champion of the Pennsylvania All American Dairy Show. She has a best record of 25,815 lbs. milk, 1,272 lbs. fat and 1,054 lbs. protein in 365 days at 2-11. She has multiple sons in A.I. including Vindication, GJPI -10, and popular young sire, Arethusa Verbatim Response. The winning senior two-year-old, ReichDale Minister Vala-ET, was the third highselling individual at $10,000. She was purchased by the partnership of Nicholas Kipp, Stephen and Cody Schniedermeyer and Richard Freeman of Hazel Green, Wis. The beautiful senior two-year-old had kicked off the 2012 show season with wins at the Pennsylvania Farm Show and the Ohio Spring Dairy Expo. She was fresh in January and recently appraised Very Good-88%. She is entered in the 2013 National Jersey Jug Futurity. Sired by Select-Scott Minister-ET, GJPI -56, “Vala” is out of Reich-Dale Starlite Vinesse, the 2008 Reserve Intermediate Champion of The All American Jersey Show. She has several other wins on her resume, including Grand Champion of the 2009 New York Spring Carousel Junior Show and the Pennsylvania Farm Show Junior Show. The next dam is Excellent-92% with a 7-9 record of 16,440 lbs. milk, 936 lbs. fat and 646 lbs. protein. She is backed by two more Excellent dams. “Vala” was consigned by Skyler Reichard, Chambersburg, Pa. The second place senior two-year-old from the earlier show sold for the fourth high price. Lyon TBone Apple, consigned by Lyon Jerseys, Toledo, Iowa, was purchased by Todd Stiles, Clear Brook, Va., for $8,100. The fancy-uddered daugher of Richies Jace TBone A364, GJPI +161, was fresh in December and had 62 lbs. milk on her February test. She sold served to Hawarden Impuls Premier, GJPI +218. Her dam is an Excellent-91% daughter of O.F. Barber Rocket, GJPI +57, and has two records in excess of 19,000 lbs. milk, both with butterfat tests of 5.0%. The grandam is Very Good with two records with more than 21,000 lbs. milk. The next two dams are also Very Good.

Payneside GG Got Milk was the high selling individual and Grand Champion of the 50th Anniversary of the Kentucky National Show and Sale. The fancy junior two-yearold sold for $18,500 to River Valley Farm, represented by David Jordan on the left. Also pictured are Gene Henderson on the halter and sale co-chair Alta Mae Core on the right. Auctioneer Lynn Lee is in the box. “Got Milk” was consigned by Steinridge Jerseys and Jason Volker.

Selling for $8,000 was Gabys Blackstone Brassy-ET. The Excellent-90% senior three-year-old sold with a contract to Semex and interest from Accelerated Genetics. She was purchased by Cotillion Acres LLC, Paducah, Ky. On her three most recent test days she has 78, 82, and 75 lbs. milk. She ranks on the Top 1.5% GJPI list with a GJPI of +134. Her daughter by All Lynns Restore Vibrant-ET, GJPI +214, is the number one GJPI “Vibrant” daughter in the breed. “Brassy’s” dam is the Excellent-91% Gabys Action Baby-ET, who also ranks on the Top 1.5% list for GJPI at +146. She has a best record of 21,350 lbs. milk, 1,160 lbs. fat and 782 lbs. protein. She has three sons in A.I. sampling programs, including Gabys TBone Branson-ET, GJPI +185, at TransAmerica Genetics. The next dam is an Excellent-92% daughter of ISDK FYN Lemvig, GJPI +58. At six years, nine months of age, she produced 23,550 lbs. milk, 1,319 lbs. fat and 793 lbs. protein. The next two dams are also Excellent. “Brassy” was consigned by Gaby Jersey Farm, Greeneville, Tenn. The volume buyer of the day was River Valley Farm, purchasing seven head for $31,550. T h e Ke n t u c k y D e p a r t m e n t o f Agriculture hosted a dinner the evening prior to the sale for nearly 500 dairy enthusiasts of all breeds. Nostaligic photos and other breed paraphernalia from the past 50 years were on hand for the guests to view. An auction was also held to raise money for the breed associations. Sales $3,000 and Over

(Consignors in Parentheses) River Valley Farm, Tremont, Ill. Payneside Gg Got Milk, cow 2 yrs............................ $18,500 (Steinridge Jerseys and Jason Volker, Lawler, Iowa) (continued to page 72)

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Kentucky National Sale (continued from page 70) Gcj Van Gogh Parsley, cow 2 yrs................................. 3,400 (Grand Central Jerseys Llc, Bristow, Iowa) Berlew Jerseys, Angola, Ind. Arethusa Blackstone Valentia-ET, heifer calf 6 mos..... 13,000 (Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn.) Bluerock Hired Gun Java-ET, heifer calf 9 mos............. 3,000 (John Grantham, Clute, Texas) Nicholas Kipp, Stephen and Cody Schniedermeyer and Richard Freeman, Hazel Green, Wis. Reich-Dale Minister Vala-ET, cow 2 yrs....................... 10,000 (Skyler Reichard, Chambersburg, Pa.) Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va. Lyon TBone Apple, cow 2 yrs......................................... 8,100 (Lyon Jerseys, Toledo, Iowa) Cotillion Acres, LLC, Paducah, Ky. Gabys Blackstone Brassy-ET, cow 3 yrs....................... 8,000 (Gaby Jersey Farm, Greeneville, Tenn.) Ryan and Kellie Ripp, Dimock, S.D. Clover Field Excitation Godiva, cow 4 yrs...................... 7,200 (Craig A. Martin, Olivet, Mich.) Eric Evans, Buhl, Idaho Hg Essence of Cardinal Vu-ET, cow 4 yrs..................... 5,500 (Kevin Wild, Forreston, Ill.) Sammy and Tommy Allen, Reedsburg, Wis. Hillacres Lilac Blossum, cow 3 yrs................................. 4,900 (Jonathan Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa.) Lynn Lee, Smyrna, Tenn. Barham Blackstone Blackie, cow 3 yrs.......................... 4,600 (Richard L. Barham, Calhoun, Tenn.)

Norman E. Nabholz, West Union, Iowa Shocker Amedeo Mamie, heifer calf 4 mos................... 4,600 (Wesley Blankenship, Jackson, Tenn.) Wf Signature Bree, bred heifer 2 yrs............................. 3,000 (Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va.) Brian S. Schendel, Runge, Texas Bridon Bj Vice-ET, bred heifer 19 mos.......................... 4,200 (Bridon Farms Inc., Paris, Ont.) Miss Silver Glimmer, heifer calf 7 mos........................... 4,100 (Norman E. Nabholz, West Union, Iowa) Schulte Bros Tequila Lilly-ET, heifer calf 4 mos............. 2,800 (Mitch Schulte, Watkins, Iowa) Bachelor Farms, Angola, Ind. Bridon Grandprix Gleam, cow 2 yrs............................... 3,750 (Bridon Farms Inc.) Dick Miller and Family, Osgood, Ind. Wc Madman Natalie, heifer calf 9 mos......................... 3,600 (Ryan Massey, Wartrace, Tenn.) Edgebrook Response Maddie-ET, heifer calf 3 mos..... 3,500 (Mike and Brenda Dilly and Baili Kerns, Montour, Iowa) Jera, Kyla and Keaton Kessler, Columbia, Ky. Arethusa Lp Donners Vesper, heifer calf 10 mos.......... 3,550 (Kari and Jim Behling, Fox Lake, Wis.) Karli Christman, Markle, Ind. Wc Madman Ella, heifer calf 7 mos............................... 3,500 (Allison Massey, Wartrace, Tenn.) Lauryn Young and Mia Berry, Chehalis, Wash. Avonlea Comerica Rhianna, heifer calf 7 mos............... 3,500 (Avonlea Genetics Inc. and Nelson Eduardo Ziehlsdorff, Brighton, Ont.) George T. Colpetzer, Greenville, Pa. Mi-Rose Iatola Clutch, cow 3 yrs.................................... 3,300

(Pleasant Valley Jerseys, Chambersburg, Pa.) Yosemite Jersey Dairy, Hilmar, Calif. Schulte Bros Iatola Glimmer-ET, heifer calf 4 mos........ 3,300 (Mitch Schulte, Watkins, Iowa) Diamond Valley Dairy, Salem, Ore. First Choice Female Sired By Bw Venerable-Et out of Bw Avery Katie ET121-ET................................................... 3,100 (Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif.) Kyle Jackson, Wesson, Miss. Jwh Nate Sylvia-ET, bred heifer 22 mos....................... 3,100 (Amber Black and Heath Penick, Morley, Mich.) Hudson and Duncan Nevel, Winslow, Ill. Myas Big League Adel, cow 4 yrs.................................. 3,050 (Ken Borgmann and Don Graybill, Dakota, Ill.) Covered Bridge Jerseys, Rockville, Ind. Maple Bottom HGun Kabang-ET, heifer calf 6 mos....... 3,000 (Victoria L. and Michael S. Baker, Scottdale, Pa.) Christopher Franklin, Dalton, Ga. Cloverfield Minister Giana, open yearling 17 mos......... 3,000 (Craig A. Martin) Morgans Jerseys and Express Holsteins, Urbana, Ohio Hardway Signature Sandra, cow 2 yrs........................... 3,000 (David C. Blankenship, Beech Bluff, Tenn.)

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Kentucky National Jersey Show

• April 14, 2012, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky. • Michael Heath, Westminister, Md., judge • 87 head shown • Sr. and Gr. Champ. female— Payneside GG Got Milk, Steinridge Jerseys and Jason Volker, Lawler, Iowa • Res. Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. female—Cloverf ield Excitation Godiva, Craig A. Martin, Olivet, Mich. • Jr. Champ. female—WC Madman Ella, Allison Massey, Wartrace, Tenn. • Res. Jr. Champ. female—WC Madman Natalie, Ryan Massey, Wartrace, Tenn.

Tennessee Jersey Queen, Sallie Harris, along with Judge Michael Heath, presents Craig Martin with his Reserve Grand Champion banner for Cloverfield Excitation Godiva. Gene Henderson, on the halter of Payneside GG Got Milk, accepts the Grand Champion banner from Kentucky Jersey Queen, Sklyer DeGroft.

The Massey/Irwin families of Tennessee swept the Junior Championship with their winning heifers. WC Madman Natalie was named Junior Champion and recieves her banner from judge Heath and Tennesse Queen, Sallie Harris. WC Madman Ella receives the Junior Champion banner from Kentucky Jersey Queen, Sklyer DeGroft.

Payneside GG Got Milk 1st Junior 2-yr.-old cow Senior and Grand Champion

Reich-Dale Minister Vala-ET 1st Senior 2-yr.-old cow

Class Winners

Intermediate heifer calf (6 shown) 1. Shocker Amedeo Mamie, Wesley Blankenship, Jackson, Tenn. 2. Edgebrook Response Maddie-ET, Mike and Brenda Dilly and Baili Kerns, Montour, Iowa Senior heifer calf (11 shown) 1. WC Madman Ella (S: Avonlea Mischiefs MadmanET, D: WC Otto Ola Mae), Allison Massey, Wartrace, Tenn., jr. champ. 2. Miss Silver Glimmer, Norman E. Nabholz, West Union, Iowa Summer yearling heifer (11 shown) 1. WC Madman Natalie, Ryan Massey, Wartrace, Ind., res. jr. champ. 2. Stoney Point HG Ellie-ET, John and Julie Mayer, Taneytown, Md. Junior yearling heifer (8 shown) 1. Pleasant Valley HG Rachel, Pleasant Valley Jerseys, Chambersburg, Pa. 2. Arethusa LP Donners Vesper, Kari and Jim Behling, Fox Lake, Wis. Intermediate yearling heifer (2 shown) 1. Ratliff Gabe Kai, Curtis Reichard and Craig Walton, Chambersburg, Pa. Senior yearling heifer (10 shown) 1. Hixson Hired Gun Sassafras, Ashley Ann Hixson,

Scottdale, Pa. 2. Bridon BJ Vice-ET, Bridon Farms Inc., Paris, Ont. Uncalved 2-yr.-old (13 shown) 1. KC Governor Gidge, Elise Carpenter, Russell Springs, Ky. 2. JWH Nate Sylvia-ET, Amber Black and Heath Penick, Morley, Mich. Junior 2-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Payneside GG Got Milk (S: Griffens Governor-ET, D: Payneside Clear Magic), Steinridge Jerseys and Jason Volker, Lawler, Iowa, sr. and gr. champ. 2. Bridon Grandprix Gleam, Bridon Farms Inc. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (10 shown)

1. Reich-Dale Minister Vala-ET, Skyler Reichard, Chambersburg, Pa. 2. Lyon TBone Apple, Lyon Jerseys, Toledo, Iowa Junior 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Triple S Excitation Ginger, Samantha Ropp, Strawn, Ill. 2. Freeman Value Blessing, David E. Freeman, Greenville, Ill. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Hillacres Lilac Blossum, Jonathan Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa. 2. Mi-Rose Iatola Clutch, Pleasant Valley Jerseys, Greenville, Pa. 4-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Clover Field Excitation Godiva (S: Bridon Excitation, D: Bridon Ethan Gabby), Craig A. Martin, res. gr. champ. 2. Parkview Goal Juneberry, Timothy Staring, Lowville, N.Y. 5-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. WF Big Wheel Gabby, Chad Powers, Irvine

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

Hillacres Lilac Blossum 1st Senior 3-yr.-old cow

Silver Mist Farm

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

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California Spring Jersey Show • April 26, 2012, Merced County Fairgrounds, Merced, Calif. • Michael Heath, Westminster, Md., judge • 65 head shown • Int. and Gr. Champ. female— GR Islander Ace Lolita, Destinee Leonardo, Selma • Res. Int. and Res. Gr. Champ. female—Silveira Gator 315, Hank and Carolyn Van Exel and Manuel Silveira, Lodi • Sr. Champ. female—Family Hill Thunder Georgia, Aaron Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash. • Res. Sr. Champ. female—Exels Elite Ada 1938, Adam John Van Exel, Lodi, • Jr. Champ. female—Exels Action Dakota 2316, Hank Van Exel, Lodi • Res. Jr. Champ. female—Budjon Iatola Lolita-ET, Yosemite Jerseys, B. Barlass and R. Teixeira, Hilmar

GR Islander Ace Lolita 1st Senior 3-yr.-old cow Intermediate and Grand Champion

Family Hill Thunder Georgia 1st Aged cow Senior Champion

Maple Ridge Nevada Pearll 1st Junior 2-year-old cow

Cowbell Comerica Q-Tip 1st Senior 2-year-old

Exels Action Dakota 2316 1st Intermediate yearling heifer Junior Champion

Select PHS Madelina-ET 1st 4-yr.-old cow

Class Winners

Intermediate heifer calf (1 shown) 1. Exels Kokomoo Dream 2483, Hank Van Exel, Lodi Senior heifer calf (9 shown) 1. Electras Everlasting-ET, Amanda Moretti and Carly Olufs, Petaluma 2. Royalty Ridge Tequila On Ice-ET, Kelli and Sally Carstensen, Petaluma Summer yearling heifer (6 shown) 1. Miss Reagan Sookie, Frank and Carol Borba and Frank and Diane Borba, Escalon 2. Fire-Lake P.S. Emalynn, Natalie Sanders, Hilmar Junior yearling heifer (6 shown) 1. Budjon Iatola Lolita-ET (S: SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, D: Homeridge F P Lisa 2), Yosemite Jerseys, B. Barlass and R. Teixeira, Hilmar, res. jr. champ. 2. Whitney Oaks Lucky Lady, Melissa Davis, Riverdale Intermediate yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. Exels Action Dakota 2316 (S: Forest Glen Avery Action-ET, D: Exels Governor Destiny 2074), Hank Van Exel, jr. champ. 2. Lou-Vill Hired Gun Gangster-ET, Nicole Sanders, Hilmar Senior yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. Family Hill Ontime Flair, Hartley Silva, Modesto 2. Whitney Oaks K Beth, Joey and Laurie Airoso, Tipton Junior 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Maple Ridge Nevada Pearll, Frank and Carol Borba and Frank and Diane Borba 2. Shan-Mar Blackstone Fancy-ET, Rebecca Sanders, Hilmar Senior 2-yr.-old cow (9 shown) 1. Cowbell Comerica Q-Tip, Frank and Carol Borba and Frank and Diane Borba 2. FLM Governor Fawn-ET, Family Hill Jerseys, Ferndale, Wash. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Silveira Gator 315 (S: Budjon-Vail Sultan Gator-ET, D: Silveira Blackstone 119), Hank and Carolyn Van Exel and Manuel Silveira, Lodi, res. int. and res. gr. champ. 2. Chairien Gold Lattal, Dominic Agresti-Assali, Ceres Senior 3-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. GR Islander Ace Lolita (S: Senn-Sational Paramount Ace, D: PR Islander Paramount Dam of Lolita), Destinee Leonardo, Selma, int. and gr. champ. 2. Golden Apple of Family Hill, Robert F. Silva Jr., Tracy 4-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Select PHS Madelina-ET, Rebecca Sanders 2. UHT Canaan Rush Vanessa, Dominic Agresti-Assali 5-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Exels Elite Ada 1938 (S: Sherona Centurian Elite, D: Exels AJ King Bee Ava 1749), Adam John Van Exel, Lodi, res. sr. champ. 2. Lou-Ville Goal Fox, Louie Cozzitorto, Turlock

Aged cow (3 shown) 1. Family Hill Thunder Georgia (S: Giprat B Midnight Thunder-ET, D: Pleasant Nook Prizes Gypsy), Aaron Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash., sr. champ. 2. Family Hill Dickson Lucky One, Ryan A. Lancaster, Tillamook, Ore. Junior best three females (3 shown) 1. Van Exel Dairy, Lodi 2. Family Hill Jerseys Best three females (2 shown) 1. Family Hill Jerseys

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BW MIKE TARA ET580-ET BW MIKE-ET HEARTLAND IMPULS NICO ISDK Q IMPULS MULTI-ROSE MECCA SAVY-ET SUNSET CANYON MECCA-ET TOLLENAAR IMPULS 3220-ET ISDK Q IMPULS PEARLMONT IMPULS DAFFY ISDK Q IMPULS BARHAM AD GOLD BLACKIE AD GOLD DUTCH HOLLOW GM CHERISH DUTCH HOLLOW GOLD MEDAL-P-ET

BW EXCEED 6/16/10 007JE01156 F 184 33 682 69 528 Y 6.6 BW RENEGADE-ET JEUSA000117210367 JEUSA000115883929

HEARTLAND NEAL-ET 6/18/10 200JE00490 F 189 44 1464 37 515 Y 7.3 ALL LYNNS RESTORE VIBRANT-ET JEUSA000067311913 JEUSA000116076850

MULTI-ROSE VIBRANT SACRIFICE 7/5/10 011JE01101 F 179 34 1115 37 480 G 5.2 ALL LYNNS RESTORE VIBRANT-ET JE840003004599524 JEUSA000116076850

TOLLENAARS LOT LOTTERY 1046-ET 7/12/10 007JE01143 F 205 41 1048 73 622 Y 7.7 MVF JEVON LOTTO-ET JE840003007525647 JE840003004222446

SUNSET CANYON DURADO-ET 7/16/10 011JE01107 F 219 55 1723 36 499 Y 7.8 ALL LYNNS RESTORE VIBRANT-ET JEUSA000117214941 JEUSA000116076850

BARHAMS ACADEMY BRILLIANT-ET 7/24/10 007JE01186 F 175 24 850 33 487 Y 8.0 BW ACADEMY-ET JEUSA000117224470 JEUSA000116022712

DUTCH HOLLOW VALENTE-ET 8/12/10 200JE00373 C 193 42 1330 30 484 Y 9.3 JEUSA000067184304

DUTCH HOLLOW GM CHERISH DUTCH HOLLOW GOLD MEDAL-P-ET

ALL LYNNS LOUIE VALENTINO-ET JEUSA000116279413 ALL LYNNS LOUIE VALENTINO-ET JEUSA000116279413

DUTCH HOLLOW VANGELO-ET 8/17/10 007JE01172 F 215 52 1726 35 496 Y 9.5 JEUSA000067184315

BUTTERCREST GALVANIZE 8/19/10 007JE01151 C 263 64 1892 70 631 Y 9.4 JEUSA000117275551

GABYS RESTORE ARROW SCHULTZ DUDLEY RESTORE-ET TOLLENAAR IMPULS 3220-ET ISDK Q IMPULS TOLLENAAR IMPULS 3229-ET ISDK Q IMPULS

GABYS LOTTO ARROWHEAD 8/27/10 007JE01188 F 180 40 1227 57 503 Y 8.7 MVF JEVON LOTTO-ET JEUSA000117274037 JE840003004222446

TOLLENAARS VIBRANT 1127-C207-ET 9/1/10 097JE00101 F 207 48 1571 53 553 Y 7.5 ALL LYNNS RESTORE VIBRANT-ET JE840003007737228 JEUSA000116076850

TOLLENAARS HEADLINE LUIGI 9/3/10 011JE01111 F 156 28 900 36 425 Y 7.1 SCHULTZ RESCUE HEADLINE JE840003007525670 JEUSA000114114336

SELECT SIRES

ALTA GENETICS

HOLLAND GENETICS

PR OOMSDALE GRATITUDE COUNTRY CC-ET BW COUNTRY-ET

GR OOMSDALE LEGAL CC CASTOR-ET 8/13/10 007JE01180 F 223 53 1179 63 538 Y 3.3 TOLLENAARS IMPULS LEGAL 233-ET JEUSA000067138586 JEUSA000061929249

BUTTERCREST JEVON GALVESTON FOREST GLEN MECCAS JEVON-ET

HEARTLAND IMPULS NICO ISDK Q IMPULS

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ALTA GENETICS

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SEMEX ALLIANCE

Marketing Organization/ Sampling Group

HEARTLAND VIBRANT NICK 8/12/10 007JE01164 F 186 41 1463 34 450 6.5 ALL LYNNS RESTORE VIBRANT-ET JEUSA000067311952 JEUSA000116076850

ALL LYNNS LOUIE VALENTINO-ET JEUSA000116279413

PEARLMONT IMPULS DAFFY ISDK Q IMPULS

SUNSET CANYON DIMENSION-ET 5/25/10 007JE01149 F 229 47 880 62 594 G 6.7 BW RENEGADE-ET JEUSA000117168914 JEUSA000115883929

Dam Name Maternal Grandsire

GABYS JACINTO ALYSSA MASON LEMVIG JACINTO-ET

Sire Name Registration Number

GABYS CHRONICLE-ET 5/2/10 200JE00370 F 222 41 1574 49 587 Y 7.9 SCHULTZ RESCUE HEADLINE JEUSA000117168820 JEUSA000114114336

NAAB GFI/ Code JH1 GJPI Prot Milk Fat NM$ Y/G EFI BW AVERY KATIE ET121-ET BANCREST LESTER AVERY

Date of Birth

Bulls which are genotyped have their JH1 status listed follwing their NAAB code. GPTAs replace Parent Average for genotyped bulls. The bull’s Expected Future Inbreeding (EFI) or for genomic‐tested bulls, GFI, is printed to the left of the sire. The letters in the column before GFI, correspond with enrollment in the Genetic Diversity program (G) or the Young Sire Program (Y) of the AJCA.

BW KATA-ET 4/1/10 200JE00076 F 168 24 738 40 461 G 6.1 BW RENEGADE-ET JEUSA000117082650 JEUSA000115883929

Young Sire Name Registration Number

Young sire sampling is a vital part of Jersey breed progress. To supplement your current sampling efforts, the Jersey Journal publishes an industry-wide listing of young bulls available for sampling. Contact the marketing or sampling organization directly to learn more about a particular sampling program or to order semen from a specific bull.

Young Sire Availability Listing, June 2012

ALL LYNNS IMPULS VALENTINE-ET ISDK Q IMPULS DUTCH HOLLOW JEVON MELINDA 822-ET FOREST GLEN MECCAS JEVON-ET

ALL LYNNS PLUS VISTA-ET 9/24/10 097JE00105 F 197 42 966 59 508 G 6.0 SWEETIE PLUS IATOLAS BOLD JEUSA000117332102 JEUSA000067129272

GLYNN HEADLINE NEWS-ET 9/29/10 007JE01184 F 197 46 1534 40 505 Y 9.1 JEUSA000117315110

DUTCH HOLLOW LOUIE CHARITY TOLLENAARS IMPULS LOUIE 260-ET

SWEETIE PLUS IATOLAS BOLD JEUSA000067129272 TOLLENAARS IMPULS LOUIE 260-ET JEUSA000061929276

DUTCH HOLLOW PRESCOTT-ET 10/7/10 007JE01173 F 235 51 1458 65 571 Y 7.7 JEUSA000067184369

LYON I LOUIE EBERT 10/14/10 011JE01113 F 191 31 899 65 552 Y 7.6 JEUSA000117357482

TOLLENAAR IMPULS 3220-ET ISDK Q IMPULS SUNSET CANYON IMPULS L MAID 2-ET ISDK Q IMPULS SUN VALLEY IMPULS HOLLY-ET ISDK Q IMPULS WETUMPKA IMPULS NIXIE ISDK Q IMPULS SUN VALLEY IMPULS HOLLY-ET ISDK Q IMPULS SUN VALLEY IMPULS HOLLY-ET ISDK Q IMPULS SUNNY DAY JEVON GOLDIE-ET FOREST GLEN MECCAS JEVON-ET

TOLLENAARS RENEGADE 1129-D178-ET 11/2/10 097JE00102 F 182 36 579 70 531 G 5.4 BW RENEGADE-ET JE840003007737230 JEUSA000115883929

SUNSET CANYON MAHARI-ET 11/4/10 007JE01194 F 199 41 895 57 545 Y 6.6 SCHULTZ RESCUE HEADLINE JEUSA000117340844 JEUSA000114114336

SUN VALLEY RENEGADE HARDCORE-ET 11/6/10 011JE01115 F 212 42 911 65 561 Y 4.9 BW RENEGADE-ET JEUSA000117461231 JEUSA000115883929

WETUMPKA MERCHANT NORM 11/7/10 011JE01116 F 183 41 790 60 463 Y 7.3 SUNSET CANYON MERCHANT-ET JEUSA000067248135 JEUSA000114256027

SUN VALLEY RENEGADE HEBO-ET 11/7/10 014JE00581 F 210 40 928 55 574 Y 5.3 BW RENEGADE-ET JEUSA000117461240 JEUSA000115883929

SUN VALLEY RENEGADE HARDWOOD-ET 11/8/10 014JE00582 F 204 37 793 51 566 Y 5.8 BW RENEGADE-ET JEUSA000117461259 JEUSA000115883929

SUNNY DAY VALENTINO GRAHAM 11/19/10 014JE00575 F 146 35 912 47 358 Y 8.7 JEUSA000067089271

DUTCH HOLLOW JEVON MELINDA 822-ET FOREST GLEN MECCAS JEVON-ET

ALL LYNNS LOUIE VALENTINO-ET JEUSA000116279413 ALL LYNNS ARTIST VIRGIL-ET JEUSA000116279459

GLYNN VALENTINO MARCIN 11/20/10 011JE01117 C 236 55 1885 53 585 Y 8.9 JEUSA000117360129

DUTCH HOLLOW CASPER-ET 12/3/10 011JE01121 F 207 47 1507 47 511 Y 8.4 JEUSA000067184412

Select Sires Inc., 11740 U.S. 42, Plain City, OH 43064, 614/873-4683 Alta Genetics, P.O. Box 437, Watertown, WI 53094, 866/266-2582 Accelerated Genetics, E10890 Penny Lane, Baraboo, WI 53913, 800/451-9275 Semex Alliance (USA), 2866 Agriculture Drive, Madison, WI 53718, 800/303-2855

ALTA GENETICS

Dairyland Jersey Sires, Inc., Dixieland Jersey Sires, Inc., Great Western Jersey Sires, Inc., Liberty Jersey Sires, Inc., and New England Jersey Sires, Inc., c/o Cari Wolfe, Administrator, 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068, 614/8613636, email cwolfe@usjersey.com. Become a member. Go online at http://www.USJersey.com/Bulls/SireProving.htm.

GOLDUST LEGION LEANNA BW LEGION

GOLDUST VALENTINO LAYNE-ET 12/11/10 011JE01122 F 241 50 1330 56 588 Y 9.3 ALL LYNNS LOUIE VALENTINO-ET JEUSA000117432987 JEUSA000116279413 REGIONAL SIRE SAMPLING GROUPS CODE Marketing organization

7 11, 122 14 200

CAL-MART JACE DIVEENA 9065 WINDY WILLOW MONTANA JACE

MULTI-ROSE VALENTINO DEVOTION-ET 12/7/10 011JE01119 F 226 42 1321 55 584 Y 9.6 ALL LYNNS LOUIE VALENTINO-ET JE840003004599366 JEUSA000116279413

ALTA GENETICS

SELECT SIRES

ACCELERATED GENETICS HEARTLAND NATHAN TEXAS-ET WETUMPKA LEMVIG NATHAN-ET

DUTCH HOLLOW GM CHERISH DUTCH HOLLOW GOLD MEDAL-P-ET

ALTA GENETICS

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HOLLAND GENETICS

SEMEX ALLIANCE

ACCELERATED GENETICS

HEARTLAND MERCHANT TOPEKA-ET 11/19/10 007JE01169 F 243 45 1050 70 617 Y 8.4 SUNSET CANYON MERCHANT-ET JEUSA000067332021 JEUSA000114256027

ALL LYNNS LOUIE VALENTINO-ET JEUSA000116279413

PEARLMONT IMPULS DAFFY ISDK Q IMPULS

SUNSET CANYON DAVID-ET 10/25/10 200JE00183 F 249 51 1308 49 639 Y 8.7 ALL LYNNS LOUIE VALENTINO-ET JEUSA000117335815 JEUSA000116279413

SEMEX ALLIANCE

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ACCELERATED GENETICS

PEARLMONT IMPULS DAFFY ISDK Q IMPULS

SUNSET CANYON DETERMINATE-ET 10/25/10 200JE09830 F 237 55 1534 53 564 Y 8.0 ALL LYNNS LOUIE VALENTINO-ET JEUSA000117335794 JEUSA000116279413

LYON IATOLA EVONNE SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET

TOLLENAAR IMPULS 3220-ET ISDK Q IMPULS

TOLLENAARS RENE 1128 SIR-ET 10/1/10 007JE01158 F 233 46 951 83 667 Y 6.0 BW RENEGADE-ET JE840003007737229 JEUSA000115883929

SCHULTZ RESCUE HEADLINE JEUSA000114114336

HIGH & DRY IMPULS MINERVA-ET ISDK Q IMPULS

PRAIRIE HARBOUR MOZART-ET 9/24/10 011JE01112 F 204 26 684 49 591 Y 7.2 BW ACADEMY-ET JEUSA000067094101 JEUSA000116022712

PERFORMANCE REPORT

Herds Ranked By JPI Average The top 25% of U.S. Jersey herds ranked by average Jersey Performance IndexTM are listed below. This list includes qualifying herds with an average GJPI of +41 or greater. Herds must be enrolled in the AJCA REAP program to be included in the ranking and have at least 10 Registered Jerseys with JPIs. Cows with genomic evaluations are included in the average. All cows must have registry status of HR (no prefix), GR or PR, and must have calved within the past 15 months with no termination code associated with the current lactation. In the case of ties, the herd ranked higher for Predicted Transmitting Ability Protein (PTAP) is listed first. Any herds that remain tied are then listed in order of herd average for PTA Milk (PTAM). There are 204 herds listed with an average JPI of +56. Finishing

first on the April 2012 list is Gerald Laufenberg, Mount Horeb, Wis. His 24-cow herd has an average JPI of +116. Following in second is another Wisconsin herd, David Allen, Reedsburg, with 48 cows averaging +88 for JPI. Ranking third is Martin Dairy LLC, Tillamook, Ore., with an average JPI of +86 on his 1,036 Registered Jerseys. The Ooms family of Oomsdale Farm, Valatie, N.Y., follows in fourth with a ranking of +85 for JPI on 38 cows. Rounding out the top five is Tollenaar Jerseys, Elk Grove, Calif. The 145 cows in the herd have an average JPI of +85. There were 106,136 cows in 815 REAP herds summarized in the April 2012 genetic evaluations with an average JPI of +39. PTA averages for the breed were +166M, +13F, +7P, +118 CM$, +108 NM$ and +100 FM$.

Herd/Owner Address Cows PTAM PTAF PTAP CM$ NM$ FM$

LAUFENBERG, GERALD 24 ALLEN, DAVID 48 MARTIN DAIRY LLC 1,036 OOMSDALE FARM 38 TOLLENAAR JERSEYS 145

MOUNT HOREB, WI 701 32 27 337 303 274 116 REEDSBURG, WI 411 30 19 264 236 215 88 TILLAMOOK, OR 367 36 20 275 238 209 86 VALATIE, NY 587 30 22 220 200 188 85 ELK GROVE, CA 359 32 19 277 241 213 85

HEINZ, LLOYD SHAWANO, WI 66 614 29 20 215 207 205 GREENE, WAYNE JR. CADOTT, WI 26 453 27 19 240 215 197 DENNISTON-KELLER ROBIN / KELLER KIP BYRON, NY 78 419 28 18 241 216 196 MARCKS BARB & KEVIN SEYMOUR, WI 12 399 25 18 249 224 206 GABY JERSEY FARM GREENEVILLE, TN 142 475 27 18 226 209 198 FOREST GLEN JERSEYS DAYTON, OR 1,496 415 23 18 227 204 187 COOPERRIDER & SONS CROTON, OH 127 529 25 20 211 193 181 MAXWELL JOHN & EDWIN DONAHUE, IA 69 481 28 18 237 219 208 BERRY COLLEGE MOUNT BERRY, GA 35 415 26 17 220 198 181 MUNGER RANDALL & KRAWCZYK-MUNGER CAROL BRIDPORT, VT 16 747 30 24 183 176 175 ST BRIGIDS FARM 82 BOYD-LEE JERSEYS 48 SPRUCE ROW FARM 187 FOREST GLEN JERSEYS 349 MOLLY BROOK FARMS 98

KENNEDYVILLE, MD 534 27 20 221 204 193 PARROTTSVILLE, TN 469 31 17 225 215 210 MEADVILLE, PA 494 23 18 206 189 178 DAYTON, OR 392 20 17 205 184 169 WEST DANVILLE, VT 504 26 19 186 169 157

CHAMBERLAIN GREG & DAVID WYOMING, NY 632 445 26 18 PEARL, WILLIAM H. BARNET, VT 66 506 21 16 D & D JERSEYS NEWTON, WI 78 382 24 16 FAIRBANKS, DOUG ANAMOSA, IA 21 380 18 15 WILSONVIEW DAIRY TILLAMOOK, OR 330 332 24 15

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SHEBOYGAN FALLS, WI 480 25 19 181 161 147 SENECA, KS 384 25 17 205 181 164 CASCO, WI 315 23 17 210 179 155 LESTER, IA 450 18 14 177 173 172 FALLON, NV 538 24 18 189 179 175

BAKER ROBERT T. OR JANET A. ENUMCLAW, WA 269 367 31 17 219 195 177 SPRING CREEK FARMS HIXTON, WI 82 432 23 16 190 175 165 FLORY, TIM JAMESPORT, MO 17 364 24 13 182 172 165 D & E JERSEYS HILMAR, CA 579 524 24 18 177 167 162 DESERT PARK JERSEYS JEFFERSON, OR 406 524 22 16 184 179 178 FERRISDALE FARM BROOKFIELD, VT 44 469 23 18 176 156 142 PARKS, DANIEL DVM MORRISTOWN, TN 41 389 21 15 192 176 166 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLUMBUS, OH 107 287 19 13 195 177 165 KOZAK, ALAN MILLERSBURG, OH 405 247 21 13 205 180 161 VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE & STATE UNIVERSITY BLACKSBURG, VA 48 558 22 17 163 161 163

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CHITTENDEN, CRAIG A. STEPHENTOWN, NY 58 443 22 16 174 160 151 BELLVIEW FARM /HAROLD L. & GLEN BELL DRESDEN, TN 68 404 24 15 185 170 161 CLEAR VU FARM/HAROLD L. OR BUDDY BELL DRESDEN, TN 96 435 21 14 170 166 166 WEAR, THOMAS J NICOLLET, MN 57 293 23 14 199 177 160 CARLSON, CHERYL A. TULLY, NY 54 160 26 14 213 176 146 AHLEM FARMS JERSEYS HILMAR, CA 1,751 231 15 10 AHLEM FARMS PARTNERSHIP HILMAR, CA 3,229 228 15 10 WOODSTOCK DAIRY BEAVER, OR 163 240 20 12 CHAPIN, CLIFFORD A. COLEBROOK, NH 12 476 24 17 OWENS FARMS INC. FREDERIC, WI 660 276 21 14 LAWTON, MERLE 75 KEMPER, CHRISTOPHER 13 WICKSTROM BROS 459 NORMANDELL FARMS 78 ROWLEY, STEVE 72

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HUTCHINSON, KS 232 25 13 201 177 158 POYNETTE, WI 131 25 12 197 164 137 SCHODACK LANDING, NY 273 18 11 169 156 146 HAMBURG, MN 420 18 14 152 146 145 LODI, WI 332 22 14 176 160 148

BLANKENSHIP, JOE G. SUGAR GROVE, VA 68 442 14 13 154 151 152 MARTIN DAN & LISA GRATIOT, WI 19 310 25 13 163 146 134 ETTINGER EDWIN R. & CHERYL F. KINARDS, SC 204 360 16 12 158 152 149 HUGHES RICHARD & MARILYN BODEGA, CA 118 225 22 12 191 168 149 TOHL, PATTI TILLAMOOK, OR 54 318 28 15 168 143 124 STANLEY PAUL &/OR LINDA EAST FAIRFIELD, VT 33 399 18 14 161 151 145 DIAS, PAUL HILMAR, CA 312 320 18 12 165 155 148 WRIGHT DERRICK OR BEVERLY RANDOLPH, VT 47 215 24 12 200 178 162 SCOTCH VIEW FARMS STAMFORD, NY 112 331 18 13 162 148 138 GARDNER MARK & SHANNON DAYTON, PA 304 308 18 12 163 148 138

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RICHARDSON FAMILY FARM WOODSTOCK, VT 56 120 26 13 223 184 152 THOMAS, ROY R. TROY, PA 11 140 17 12 190 158 132 MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS 37 509 20 16 159 154 153 VANDELL FARMS INC. SHARON, WI 80 367 20 14 163 148 138 SPRING VALLEY FARM MILLERSBURG, OH 62 273 20 14 173 149 131 WHITESIDE JERSEY FARM 72 ST LAWRENCE BLUFF DAIRY 23 DUTCH HOLLOW FARM 574 SMITH HAVEN DAIRY 126 ENDRES JAZZY JERSEYS 594

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RED CREEK, NY 303 21 12 177 163 153 EAST MOLINE, IL 288 17 12 154 138 126 BROOKFIELD, VT 249 17 12 171 152 138 ELLWOOD CITY, PA 274 16 11 168 156 147 SAINT PAUL, OR 418 19 15 150 138 131

RHEIN, DAWN F. PINE GROVE, PA 188 404 18 14 143 133 127 AHLEM, JAMES HILMAR, CA 2,671 340 22 14 157 142 132 CLEVELAND WILLIAM L. & BARBARA A. WELLSBORO, PA 69 281 22 14 159 136 118 SILVER MAPLE FARMS INC. ALBION, ME 67 304 14 12 151 139 131 KIRCHDOERFER, JOE CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 157 309 17 11 150 140 134 YODER, WILLIAM R. MEYERSDALE, PA 38 151 22 10 185 161 143 METZ HART-LAND DAIRY RUSHFORD, MN 29 29 24 10 190 151 119 GLEN MEADOWS FARM FULTONVILLE, NY 124 410 18 14 140 132 129 WICKSTROM JERSEY FARMS INC. HILMAR, CA 1,883 347 17 13 151 139 132 MISS JULIES JERSEYS NIANGUA, MO 52 385 13 12 143 138 137 SORENSONS HILLVIEW JERSEY FARM INC. PINE RIVER, WI 85 279 21 12 157 140 128 BRADY, JOHNNY RICEVILLE, TN 78 238 15 12 168 148 133 MARGANDALE FARM SHREVE, OH 122 200 15 10 158 141 129 MEYER JAMES L. & FAMILY ROCA, NE 210 425 15 14 131 125 122 MOUNTAIN SHADOW DAIRY LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ 1,317 422 17 13 147 143 142 DOMINO FARMS ACCORD, NY 146 414 18 13 140 137 138 RANCHO TERESITA DAIRY TULARE, CA 483 331 21 12 145 135 128 ANGELL TIMOTHY & JANET RANDOLPH CENTER, VT 56 280 17 11 163 152 145 AHLEM, CHARLES HILMAR, CA 606 261 19 11 149 135 125 SCHIRM PAUL & DAWN & FAMILY WEST SALEM, OH 178 210 20 11 164 145 130 WOODEN BRIDGE FARM 27 SILVA, ERIC LEONARD 195 BOK, SAMUEL A. 260 JENKS, WILLIAM H. (JIM) 451 ERTL DAVID & BETH 131

KUTZTOWN, PA 101 21 9 BEAVER, OR 60 23 7 DEFIANCE, OH 332 18 13 MARATHON, WI 315 15 12 EDISON, OH 291 19 12

AHLEM, CHARLES 3,062 KOEHN, STEVEN B. 94 JALLO, WAYNE 15 EICK, WILLIAM 21 HOCKETT, KEITH S. 95

HILMAR, CA 277 19 12 146 130 119 MENO, OK 294 13 11 138 128 122 FORDVILLE, ND 144 14 8 175 159 146 COLUMBIA X RD, PA 470 17 15 118 114 113 RANDLEMAN, NC 498 19 13 109 116 126

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STEINHAUERS JERSEYS MATTOON, WI 164 126 11 7 157 143 132 MASON, SHANNON M. JEFFERSON, NY 43 300 15 11 133 123 116 WICKSTROM DAIRIES, LP HILMAR, CA 2,813 273 15 11 120 108 100 FLEURY STEPHEN & ELIZABETH RICHFORD, VT 34 251 19 11 146 133 123 DEEBEE JERSEY FARM LYNDEN, WA 433 268 14 10 128 119 113 WAKKER DAIRY 139 TRESCHER, ANNETTE 19 PEELER, L. D. 130 HAVILL, FREDERICK G. 60 NOBLEDALE FARM 63

KEWAUNEE, WI 262 14 10 CASHTON, WI 148 18 10 STARR, SC 272 12 9 TYRINGHAM, MA 253 8 8 GILLETT, PA 252 10 8

MULTI ROSE JERSEYS INC. 557 VANDERHAAK DAIRY 65 CLOVER FARMS 611 LEAMON, DENNIS T. 210 FRONTIER DAIRY 13

ROCK RAPIDS, IA 169 14 8 141 127 116 LYNDEN, WA 60 12 7 134 113 95 DUNDAS, IL 361 13 11 118 114 114 STATESVILLE, NC 326 13 11 129 124 122 BUHL, ID 455 13 10 103 115 128

BARLASS JERSEYS LLC 337 SLEMP, DAN A. JR. 16 MASON, P. THOMAS 158 BRENTWOOD FARMS 1,409 VAN DE JERSEYS 271

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STAUFFER, WILLIAM WASHOUGAL, WA 19 151 10 7 141 132 125 GIESEKE PETER & AMY LOUISE SAINT JAMES, MN 67 73 13 6 152 135 122 DEERVIEW JERSEY FARM MOCKSVILLE, NC 106 65 11 4 143 133 125 LONG LOST JERSEYS TROY, PA 19 245 20 13 126 103 85 GRAMMER, WILLIAM P. SEBRING, OH 710 323 15 11 123 118 116

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CURTIS, CHRISTOPHER T. 61 MOORE, BRIAN J. 46 GYPO JERSEY FARMS 117 DEBOER, NICO 1,489

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IRISHTOWN ACRES GROVE CITY, PA 478 194 15 10 137 119 106 STROTTMANN RONALD J. & SONS READLYN, IA 253 182 14 8 143 132 124 EVANGELO, ANTHONY HANFORD, CA 138 65 12 6 135 119 105 WAGNER, CHRISTINE LEE MOSCOW, PA 10 191 11 4 116 122 128 KARRELS, WILLIAM J. PORT WASHINGTON, WI 10 -39 9 4 155 131 110

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Ohio Spring Dairy Expo

March 30, 2012, Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio Alta Mae Core, Salvisa, Ky., judge 131 head shown Senior and Grand Champion female—Forever Hopeful Tanya, Joel and Greg Bourne and Tabitha Francis, Ansonia Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion female— Indiana Veda, Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams, McConnelsville Intermediate Champion female—Reich-Dale Minister Vala-ET, Skyler Reichard, Chambersburg, Pa. Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Ratliff Action Dazzle-ET, Herby and Amanda and/or Hobbs Lutz, Chester, S.C. Junior Champion female—Crossbrook Minister Charity, Bailee, Calla and Mason Mazzaro, Duane Cole and Franchise, Williamsfield Reserve Junior Champion female—Xanadu Indiana Ruthless, Williams Jerseys and Erin Williams, McConnelsville

Hoewischer, Mechanisburg 3. Rapid Bay Crockett Ace Eileen, Tristan and Tara Spahr and Keaton and Kinley Topp, Botkins 4-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. GR Starwischer Dynamite Irma, Starwischer Jerseys, Ethan, Kadey and Heath Starkey and Gus Hoewischer, Mechanicsburg 2. Ben Jurisdiction Shelby Sammi, Allison Mangun 3. HLF Vindication Aurora, Jennifer Anderson, New Philadelphia 5-yr.-old cow (7 shown) 1. Gustav Dede, Williams Jerseys and Erin Williams 2. J-Kay Imperial Elegance-ET, Erika Graves and Jacob Morgan, Urbana 3. KEK Duaiseoir Faith-Twin, Kenneth Knoop, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe, Sidney Aged cow (7 shown) 1. Forever Hopeful Tanya (S: Jewels Jurisdiction-ET, D: Mordale Saturn Tammy), Joel and Greg Bourne and Tabitha Francis, Ansonia, sr. and gr. champ. 2. Indiana Veda (S: Impressive Indiana-ET, D: Just Wait Veda), Williams Jerseys and Erin Williams, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 3. Vindications Molly, Starwischer Jerseys, L. Yocom and E., K. and H. Starkey, Mechanicsburg

Class Winners Intermediate heifer calf (3 shown) 1. M-Signature Tequila Clara Marie, Elaina Sharp and Bailee, Calla and Mason Mazzaro, Williamsfield 2. Tumbleweed Tequila Guacamole, Thomas and Renee McCauley, Lowell, Mich. Senior heifer calf (22 shown) 1. DKG Jade Spitfire, John, Donna, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe and Grace, Garrett and Meredith Hageman, Sidney 2. Marhaven Toptin Unique, Matt Boyce and Family, Alliance 3. Smart Holt Cher Rae, Amanda R. Curtis, Sidney Summer yearling (14 shown) 1. Purple Fever Tequila Utopia, Natalie and Mia Berry, Sherwood, Ore. 2. DKG Response Joy, Jeromy, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe, Quincy 3. J-Kay Tequila Morgan, Erika Graves and Jacob Morgan, Urbana Junior yearling heifer (19 shown) 1. Crossbrook Minister Charity (S: Select-Scott MinisterET, D: Knob View Nevada Cameron), Bailee, Calla and Mason Mazzaro, Duane Cole and Franchise, Williamsfield, jr. champ. 2. Edgebrook Giller Natalie, Mike and Julie Hemp and Mike and Brenda Dilly, Chebanse, Ill. 3. DKG Motion Nancy, John, Donna, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe and Grace, Garrett and Meredith Hageman Intermediate yearling heifer (13 shown) 1. DKG Exclamation Sunburst, John, Donna, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe and Grace, Garrett and Meredith Hageman 2. Hawver Crest Libster Joy, Ashley Hawvermale, Wooster 3. Ratliff Gabe Kai, Curtis Reichard and Craig Walton, Chambersburg, Pa. Senior yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. Xanadu Indiana Ruthless (S: Impressive Indiana-ET, D: Xanadu Champion Baby Ruth-P), Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams, McConnelsville, res. jr. champ. 2. KEK Exclamation Rose, Trevor John Greiwe, Quincy 3. SV HGun Lindsay, Russell Subject, Scott Youse, Dusty Schirm and Aaron Eaton, South Hero, Vt. Junior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown)

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1. Ben-Alli Coamerica Samantha, Allison Mangun, Burbank Senior 2-yr.-old cow (20 shown) 1. Reich-Dale Minister Vala-ET (S: Select-Scott MinisterET, D: Reich-Dale Starlite Vinesse), Skyler Reichard, Chambersburg, Pa., int. champ. 2. Ratliff Action Dazzle-ET (S: Forest Glen Avery ActionET, D: Arethusa Primetime Deja Vu-ET), Herby and Amanda and/or Hobbs Lutz, Chester, S.C., res. int. champ. 3. Bridon Jade Eliza-ET, Keaton, Kinley and Madelyn Topp, Botkins Junior 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Marhaven Tequilla Muffy, Schindel/Oakley Familes, Ethan and Kelsey Oakley, Springfield 2. J-Kay Justice Eclipse, Erika Graves and Jacob Morgan 3. Payneside Happy Anniversary, Christopher M. Stamp, Hanoverton Senior 3-yr.-old cow (7 shown) 1. Avonlea Jacinto Fizz-ET, Bryce Piwtorak, Ostrander 2. Starwischer Coalition Candy, Starwischer Jerseys/ Ethan, Kadey and Heath Starkey, and Gus and Max

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Margandale Jersey Farm Dale W., Robert D., and Dennis Kauffman Jenny Shumaker 330/567-2816 6967 State Route 754 Shreve, OH 44676 We are a BST free herd!

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A new year, and parents’ thoughts turn to, “What are the kids’ project animals going to be this year?” The next question goes like this: Please advise me as to what steps a junior (under 20 years of age) needs to take in order to show a Jersey at all shows. Can an animal be leased or does the animal need to be transferred into the junior’s ownership? The answer is simple. File a transfer of ownership so that the junior is listed as a Recorded Owner on the registration certificate. Ownership rules vary from state to state. Some do allow leasing. Others allow animals to be registered in the farm name, but require that paperwork be completed and filed certifying that an animal is the junior’s 4-H or FFA project. What about the All American Junior Page 90

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Jersey Show, the biggest junior Jersey show of the year? The ownership policy is as follows: Animals must be registered in the Herd Register of the American Jersey Cattle Association (i.e., have GR or HR status) or have registry status of 75% or greater with Jersey Canada. The exhibitor must be listed as Recorded Owner on the registration certificate, either (1) as the sole owner or (2) by his/her name in joint ownership. If the joint ownership includes more than one eligible exhibitor, one of them must be declared as the exhibitor during check-in. Animals must be registered and/or transferred to meet one of the above ownership requirements on or before August 1, 2012. The recording date is the postmark date and will be considered the date of registration and/or transfer. So, submit the transfer of ownership as soon as you figure out which animals are going to be the projects this year. That one step will save you the effort of researching

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the exhibitor ownership requirements for all the shows you are considering. A final note: Exhibitors at the All American Junior Jersey Show are also required to be members (junior or lifetime) of the American Jersey Cattle Association. Applications for membership are available online at www.usjersey.com.

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Ohio Spring Dairy Expo Junior Jersey Show

Indiana Veda was named Grand Champion for Erin Williams, McConnelsville, at the Ohio Spring Dairy Expo Junior Show on March 30, 2012. Vindications Molly, shown by Kadey Starkey, Mechanicsburg, was named Reserve Grand Champion. Alta Mae Core, Salvisa, Ky., judged the 56 Registered Jerseys shown in Columbus, Ohio. Class Winners

Intermediate heifer calf (2 shown) M-Signature Tequila Clara Marie, Calla Mazzaro, Williamsfield Senior heifer calf (7 shown) DKG Jade Spitfire (S: Giprat Belles Jade-ET, D: DKG Renaissance Pearl), Grace Hageman, Sidney, res. jr. champ. Summer yearling heifer (8 shown) DKG Response Joy, Grace Hageman Junior yearling heifer (2 shown) DKG Motion Nancy, Trevor Greiwe, Sidney Intermediate yearling heifer (8 shown) DKG Exclamation Sunburst, Trevor Greiwe Senior yearling heifer (4 shown) Xanadu Indiana Ruthless (S: Impressive Indiana-ET, D: Xanadu Champion Baby Ruth-P), Erin Williams, McConnelsville, jr .champ. Junior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Ben-Alli Coamerica Samantha, Allison Mangun, Burbank Senior 2-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Reich-Dale Minister Vala-ET (S: Select-Scott MinisterET, D: Reich-Dale Starlite Vinesse), Skyler Reichard, Chambersburg, Pa., int. champ. 2. Bridon Jade Eliza-ET (S: Giprat Belles Jade-ET, D: Bridon Whistler Eloquent-ET), Madelyn Topp, Botkins, res. int. champ. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Oakhaven Explosion Valley, Justin Lemmerman, Galloway Senior 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) S t a r w i s c h e r C o a l i t i o n C a n d y, E t h a n S t a r key, Mechanicsburg 4-yr.-old cow (2 shown) GR Starwischer Dynamite Irma, Ethan Starkey 5-yr.-old cow (4 shown) Gustav Dede, Jody Williams, McConnelsville Aged cow (5 shown) 1. Indiana Veda (S: Impressive Indiana-ET, D: Just Wait Veda), Erin Williams, production award, sr. and gr. champ. 2. Vindications Molly (S: Vindication, D: RSJ Margie), Kadey Starkey, Mechanicsburg, res. sr. and res. gr. champ.

Reich-Dale Minister Vala-ET 1st Senior 2-year-old cow Intermediate Champion

Oakhaven Explosion Valley 1st Junior 3-year-old cow

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DKG Motion Nancy 1st Junior yearling heifer

Xanadu Indiana Ruthless 1st Senior yearling heifer Junior Champion

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Southern National Jersey Show

• April 14, 2012, Payne County Expo Center, Stillwater, Okla. • Paul Trapp, Taylor, Wis., judge • 67 head shown • Sr. and Gr. Champ. female— Arethusa Comerica Lindsey-ET, Katrina Watson, Decatur, Texas • Res. Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. female—On The Go Vindication Iamsogood, Katrina Watson • Int. Champ. female—LC Suspect Miss America, Taylor and Erin Leach, Linwood, Kan. • Res. Int. Champ. female—Big Guns Tequila Bambina, Brody Brand, Dalhart, Texas • Jr. Champ. female—Exclamation Haily of Edgebrook, Tucker Peterson, Mountain Grove, Mo. • Res. Jr. Champ. female—Erbacres Annabeth, Connor K. Erbsen, Lanark, Ill. • Premier Breeder—Lin-Crest Farm, Linwood, Kan. • Premier Exhibitor—Starstruck Show Cattle, Half Way, Mo.

2. Moon Valley Jadin, Grant Haven Dohle 5-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. On The Go Ress K303, Katrina Watson 2. LC Libertys Justice, Taylor and Erin Leach Aged cow (4 shown) 1. On The Go Vindication Iamsogood (S: Vindication, D: Glenamore S S B Marie), Katrina Watson, best bred and owned, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 2. Stookeyholm Captains Fancy, Tyler E. Dickerhoof, Bakersfield, Calif. Dry cow (1 shown) 1. FCF Prize Ella, Brody Brand, Dalhart, Texas Junior best three females (1 shown) 1. Cobblestone Dairy, Perkins, Okla. Best three females (1 shown) 1. Katrina Watson

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CDJ Delight Gov Dutchess was named Grand Champion for Kyle Cacciola, Cobleskill, at the New York Spring Dairy Carousel Junior Jersey Show on April 15, 2012. SSF Governor Triumph, shown by Patrick Curley, Mountain Top, Pa., was named Reserve Grand Champion. Rich Hill, Cattaraugus, N.Y., judged the 32 Registered Jerseys shown in Syracuse, N.Y. Class Winners

Exclamation Haly of Edgebrook 1st Intermediate yearling heifer Junior Champion

Class Winners

Junior heifer calf (2 shown) 1. Vixy Ex of Starstruck, Grant Haven Dohle, Half Way, Mo. Senior heifer calf (9 shown) 1. LC Sultan Liberty Bell-ET, Taylor, Erin and Sophie Leach, Linwood, Kan. 2. Cobblestone Tequila Breeze, Abe Caldwell Cobb II, Perkins, Okla. Summer yearling (3 shown) 1. Aces-Hi V Response Joy, Brody Brand, Dalhart, Texas 2. Zenubi Miss Independent Action, Michael Langfus, Blue Ridge, Texas Junior yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. Erbacres Annabeth (S: Select-Scott Minister-ET, D: Erbacres Annabelle), Connor K. Erbsen, Lanark, Ill., res. jr. champ. 2. TJF Transition Lily, Faith Nadine Thompson, Chandler, Okla. Intermediate yearling heifer (3 shown) 1. Exclamation Haily of Edgebrook (S: Eclipses Exclamation, D: Gustav Hope of Edgebrook), Tucker Peterson, Mountain Grove, Mo., jr. champ. 2. AJ Kathy Katy, Kaylie Zapalac, La Grange, Texas Senior yearling heifer (5 shown) 1. Cimarrons Governor Sweetheart, David A. Jones, Yale, Okla. 2. Aces-Hi GIller Ollie-ET, Nina Koster, Comanche, Texas Uncalved 2-yr.-old (2 shown) 1. LC CGar Satin, Anna Hahn, Linwood, Kan. Junior 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. On The Go Ress Teresa, Katrina Watson, Decatur, Texas 2. Bar MB J Jack 5354 Ann, Anneke and Gerret Boer, Dalhart, Texas Senior 2-yr.-old cow (8 shown) 1. Big Guns Tequila Bambina (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Big Guns Remake Bamborah-ET), Brody Brand, Dalhart, Texas, res. int. champ. 2. Cimarrons Action Lacy, David A. Jones Junior 3-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. LC Suspect Miss America (S: Oblong Valley Prime Suspect, D: LC Libertys Justice), Taylor and Erin Leach, Linwood, Kan., int. champ. 2. Madilines Ex of Starstruck, Starstruck Show Cattle, Half Way, Mo. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Family Hill Moment Fawn, Anneke Boer, Dalhart, Texas 2. GR Kane-Lane Winter, Blake E. Koehn, Meno, Okla. 4-yr.-old cow (8 shown) 1. Arethusa Comerica Lindsey-ET (S: Bridon Remake Comerica-ET, D: Silver Dreams Centr Lindy), Katrina Watson, Decatur, Texas, sr. and gr. champ.

New York Spring Dairy Carousel Junior Jersey Show

Intermediate heifer calf (1 shown) Kennstock Gillers Sheila, Travis Kennett, Newville, Pa. Senior heifer calf (6 shown) Coredale Vincent Jazzie (S: Bridon Vincent-ET, D: South Mountain Valiant Josie), Amanda Thompson, Wellsville, Pa., res. jr. champ. Summer yearling heifer (4 shown) Underground Leahs Lollipop, Blake Crothers, Pitcher Junior yearling heifer (5 shown) Seacord Farm Iatola Janelle, Ethan Dupuis, Greenwich Intermediate yearling heifer (4 shown) Fortress Governor Gwen, Ethan Dupuis Senior yearling heifer (3 shown) Four-Hills 1st Blue 3241-ET (S: Bovi-Lact First Prize-ET, D: DF Sultan Burganne), Megan Hill, Bristol, Vt., jr. champ. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (4 shown) Seacord Farm Gator Vanna, Ethan Dupuis Senior 3-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. CDJ Delight Gov Dutchess (S: Griffens GovernorET, D: CDJ Jewel Deluxe Delight), Kyle Cacciola, Cobleskill, int. and gr. champ. 2. SSF Governor Triumph (S: Griffens Governor-ET, D: SSF Chairman Porshe), Patrick Curley, Mountain Top, Pa., res. int. and res. gr. champ. 4-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Bellvale Legion Tiffany (S: BW Legion, D: Bellvale Jace Tootsie), Jasmine Noteboom, Warwick, res. sr. champ. 5-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Hillacres Lavender Marigold (S: Hillacres Big Star, D: Hillacres Lilac Lavender), Jonathan Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., sr. champ.

LC Suspect Miss America 1st Junior 3-yr.-old cow Intermediate Champion

Four-Hills 1st Blue 3241-ET 1st Senior yearling Junior Champion

Family Hill Moment Fawn 1st Senior 3-yr.-old cow

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Heifer for 2012 Jersey Youth Academy Fundraiser to Honor Memory of Influential Breeders and Leaders The donation of Rectors Merchant Paris 22258 by Rector Jersey Farm, Hilmar, Calif., for the fourth Cow Pie Bingo benefitting Jersey Youth Academy honors the collective memory of influential Jersey breeders and leaders of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) who have passed away in recent years. “The Jersey community has lost a long list of distinguished members, really too many to name individually,” says Benny Rector. “As state and national leaders, as promoters of the Jersey cow, and through their efforts to improve the Jersey breed, they inspired those of us who followed them into this business to achieve success. “My family and I are pleased to be able to give back to the association in their memory. Our hope is this gift will convey to those who have or will participate in Jersey Youth Academy that the greatest rewards of owning Jerseys come through service to the breed and the dairy industry.” Born in May 2011, Rectors Merchant Paris 22258 is a P9 heifer with a genomic JPI of +151. She is sired by Sunset Canyon Merchant-ET, GJPI +176. Her dam by Ahlem Lemvig Abe-ET, GJPI +147, is Very Good-85% with 19,214-967-729 m.e. at 1-9. The fourth dam is Excellent with four records over 21,000 lbs. milk, 1,000 lbs. fat and 800 lbs. protein. Cow Pie Bingo begins when registration opens on Wednesday, June 27, at the AJCA-NAJ annual meetings at the Grand Hotel in North Conway, N.H. The heifer will determine the winner before the start of the 55th National Heifer Sale on June 30. The first three events have raised $20,570 for Jersey Youth Academy. Jersey Youth Academy is a 501(c)(3) educational foundation managed by the AJCA to attract, educate and retain talented young people for careers in the Jersey dairy business. Contributors represent a broad spectrum of Jersey breeders and dairy industry support. For more information, visit the Academy web site (http://academy.usjersey. com), contact program coordinator Dr. Cherie L. Bayer at 614/322-4456, or write Jersey Youth Academy, 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068.

Newell Mills 4675 Sheckler Rd., Fallon, NV 89406 newell@phonewave.net • 775/427-4675

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New York Spring Dairy Carousel

April 15, 2012, Toyota Exhibit Center and the Coliseum. Syracuse, N.Y. Rich Hill, Cattaraugus, N.Y., judge 114 head shown Senior and Grand Champion female—Milo Vindication Season-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner, Boonsboro, Md Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion female—Arethusa Veronicas Dasher-ET, Devin Norton Prokop, Middleburgh Intermediate Champion female—South Mountain Ringmstr Justify, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri Packard, Litchfield, Conn. Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Arethusa Socrates Valene-ET, Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn. Junior Champion female—Crossbrook Minister Charity, Bailee, Calla and Mason Mazzaro, Duane Cole and Franchise, Williamsfield, Ohio Reserve Junior Champion female—South Mountain Socrates Jerica-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri Packard, Litchfield, Conn. Premier Breeder—Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn. Premier Exhibitor—Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, Vt.

Class Winners Intermediate heifer calf (5 shown) 1. M-Signature Tequila Clara Marie, Elaina Sharp and Bailee, Calla and Mason Mazzaro, Williamsfield, Ohio 2. Akers Talent Dorie, Nathan Aker, Nelliston 3. Kennstock Gillers Sheila, Travis Kennett, Newville, Pa. Senior heifer calf (13 shown) 1. South Mountain Tequila Jem, Ernest Kueffner and Terri Packard, Litchfield, Conn. 2. Coredale Vincent Jazzie, Amanda Thompson, Wellsville, Pa. 3. Oblong Valley HG Shel, Kenneth Beneke, Millerton Summer yearling (17 shown) 1. Elliotts Tequila Romance, Ernest W. Kueffner, Boonsboro, Md. 2. Huronia Reagan Cheryl, Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, Vt. 3. Cowbell Reagan Clarissa, Timothy S. Sheesley, Canton Junior yearling heifer (11 shown) 1. Crossbrook Minister Charity (S: Select-Scott MinisterET, D: Knob View Nevada Cameron), Bailee, Calla and Mason Mazzaro, Duane Cole and Franchise,

Milo Vindication Season-ET 1st Aged cow Senior and Grand Champion

Williamsfield, Ohio, jr. champ. 2. South Mountain Deluxe Stella, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri Packard 3. Arethusa Tequila Venice, Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn. Intermediate yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. Budjon Governor Shelby Lynn-ET, Budjon Farms, Lomira, Wis. 2. Spatz Sulton Wish, Spatz Cattle Company, Lititz, Pa. 3. Fortress Governor Gwen, Ethan Dupuis, Greenwich Senior yearling heifer (12 shown) 1. South Mountain Socrates Jerica-ET (S: Piedmont Prize Socrates, D: Justines Valiant Jemini-ET), Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri Packard, res. jr. champ. 2. Els Brook Minister Myra, Erica Louise Pinciotti, Quarryville, Pa. 3. SV HGun Lindsay, Russell Subject, Scott Youse, Dusty Schirm and Aaron Eaton, South Hero, Vt. Junior 2-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Arethusa Socrates Valene-ET (S: Piedmont Prize Socrates, D: Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J), Arethusa Farm, res. int. champ.

Tierneys Maestro Lyla 1st 4-year-old cow

2. Crossbrook Tequila Sam, Julia Bogardus, Middleburgh 3. Purple Fever Indiana Astonish, Todd Hayton, Castorland Senior 2-yr.-old cow (13 shown) 1. Pennwood Governor Alayna, Dwight and Melanie Stoltzfus, Berlin, Pa. 2. Rosalea Gunner Janie, Dawn D. Sharts, Greenwich 3. Windy Acres Louie Carmen, Maria Jo Noble, Gillett, Pa. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (11 shown) 1. Storas Sultan Sultry, Peter Vail and Budjon Farms, Lomira, Wis. 2. Arethusa Voodoo Tequila-ET, Thomas Breakell, Goshen, Conn. 3. BHF-SSF Governor Marissa, Charles F. Luchsinger, Syracuse Senior 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. South Mountain Ringmstr Justify (S: Family Hill Ringmaster, D: Justines Vindication Justice), Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri Packard, int. champ. 2. CDJ Delight Gov Dutchess, Kyle Cacciola, Cobleskill 3. SSF Governor Triumph, Patrick Curley, Mountain Top, Pa. 4-yr.-old cow (9 shown) 1. Tierneys Maestro Lyla, B.J. Hanfield, Wells River, Vt. 2. Random Luck Ray Helen, Peter Vail and Budjon Farms 3. Hillacres Juna Jaylene, Thomas and Amanda Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa. 5-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. Billings Furor Calista, Billings Farm and Museum 2. Fortress Leions Laila, Richard T. Seacord, Greenwich 3. Hillacres Shweetie Shifty, Thomas and Amanda Arrowsmith Aged cow (7 shown) 1. Milo Vindication Season-ET (S: Vindication, D: Bri-Lin Rens Sofie), Ernest W. Kueffner, Boonsboro, Md., sr. and gr. champ. 2. Arethusa Veronicas Dasher-ET (Piedmont Nadine Furor, D: Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J), Devin Norton Prokop, Middleburgh, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 3. Milo Centurion Sadie-ET, Billings Farm and Museum 1000,000 pound cow (1 shown) 1. Billings Legion Mini Me, Billings Farm and Museum Best three females (2 shown) 1. Thomas Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa. Produce of dam (1 shown) 1. Arethusa Farm Dam and daughter (1 shown) 1. Billings Farm and Museum

South Mountain Ringmstr Justify 1st Senior 3-year-old Intermediate Champion

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James and Oneva Rowzee and Family Arethusa Socrates Valene-ET 1st Junior 2-year-old cow Reserve Intermediate Champion

Crossbrook Minister Charity 1st Junior yearling heifer Junior Champion

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April 2012 Online Sale

The April 2012 JerseyBid Online Sale closed on April 24, 2012, with a sale average of $1,661.54 on 13 lots. The saleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gross receipts on the live animals and embryos totalled $21,600. Number

Sale Analysis

Avg. Price Total Value

10 Cows, two years and over 3 Bred heifers

$1,800.00 1,200.00

$18,000 3,600

13 Lots Median price

$1,661.54 $1,800.00

$21,600

Two pens of five fresh two-year-olds each consigned by William P. Grammer, Sebring, Ohio, were sold for $1,800 a piece. The two groups were all fresh from November through early April and purchased by Bret Layman, Utica, Ohio. JerseyBid.com auctions are held the fourth Tuesday of each month. Consignments for the pending sale are posted two weeks before the sale closes. For more information on consigning or buying on JerseyBid.com, please contact Jersey Marketing Service at 614/322-4473 or log on to the website at www.JerseyBid.com.

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

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BREEDER PROFILE

Making Management Matter at Yosemite

aving grown up with Jersey cows on we could with the animals we have,” said One year ago Yosemite was genomic testopposite ends of the country, C.A. Barlass of the decision to start raising the ing many of their P9 calves, but now with and Kirsten Russell have been blessed with calves back on location at Yosemite. “We the calves at the farm, they tissue sample many opportunities to develop their dairy want to do the best possible job to raise and use the genomic 8K test and parentage business and management practices at their healthy, productive animals.” verification on all calves, which is helping Yosemite Jersey Dairy in Hilmar, Calif. With The key pieces were already in place, quickly identify the high genomic outliers a focus on people and education, C.A. and with Yosemite having previously acquired of the herd. They have even set aside a Kirsten have been able to provide attractive a permit to raise 400 calves. They raised the special area on the farm for these heifers to opportunities for employees and excellent permit to 1,000 calves, which allowed them graze, along with the show heifers owned cow care for high-producing animals. to raise calves from Clauss Dairy Farms and by Lars and McCalister. Not only are high In the past year, C.A. and Kirsten have Sunwest Jersey Dairy, which are operated genomic animals being quickly identified, made several key decisions about how they by C.A.’s father-in-law, Richard Clauss, the mortality rate of the calves is on the manage their herd and what future opportualong with his wife Sharon, and daughters decline thanks to the higher level of attennities the Jersey industry could provide for Karen Tate and Kimberly Clauss. Five new tion and quality nutrition being provided their children, Colin, Lars and McCalister. employees were hired by the partnership to by management. The calves are healthier, After making the choice to larger, and much more uniform bring home their calves from in size and weight. a local commercial calf ranch and raise them at the dairy, Exploring the Lone Star State the couple soon expanded Deciding to raise the calves is an existing partnership with not the only change the Russell’s Kirsten’s parents and sisters have made to their farm plan to open a new dairy in Hartrecently. C.A. and Kirsten have ley, Texas. They are also expanded their partnership with building off the genomic Kirsten’s parents and sisters. In success of their herd, using October 2011, an opportunity the 8K test on every anipresented itself for the families mal, to help further the marto rent a dairy facility in ketability of their Jerseys. Hartley, Texas, which was a However, it is the employees prospect Richard Clauss had of Yosemite Jersey Dairy been looking for since Hilmar that really have allowed Cheese Company opened for growth and success. theTexas cheese plant in 2007. “Our goal is to hire the After several years of the calves from Yosemite Jersey Dairy being raised With a partnership agreeat on off-site location, the management team decided they were missing best people, train them in opportunities by not being able to monitor the progress of the animals on a ment already between the famiwhat we want them to do, daily basis and moved the calves back to the home farm. lies, they quickly took advanmonitor their performance tage of the opportunity and and then stay out of their way,” said C.A. help make sure the young animals were gethired dairy manager, Todd Silveira, to manRussell. “Staying out of their way is the ting the care and attention that would truly age this facility nearly 1,300 miles from the hardest part for me.” make a difference. After getting everything Hilmar farms. The dairy, CDFD-Hartley, Yosemite currently has 17 full-time in order for the new project, the Yosemite, consists of two double-20s and cows are employees, including the herd manager, Clauss and Sunwest calves were moved milked twice a day. In March 2012, there Brett Barlass, the 2005 National Jersey back to the farm in November of 2011, were 2,100 animals at the CDFD-Hartley Youth Achievement contest winner. A staff where new calves are added every day. dairy, all of which had been supplied by the veterinarian is part of the management team For security reasons, the sea of calf three home dairies in Hilmar; Yosemite Jerfor Yosemite and neighboring Clauss Dairy hutches is completely fenced in and had sey Dairy, Clauss Dairy, and Sunwest Jersey Farm and Sunwest dairies. individual markers on the front to show Dairy. All three farms were accustomed to With the REAP herd making continuous workers information they need about each selling 50-100 head of cattle each month, strides forward in production and more animal’s feedings. The calves are identified so they decided to transfer those animals to animals being recognized for high genetic with different colored JerseyTags, which Texas where they began to fill the barns. merit, C.A. was interested in how he could helps sort out which dairies they are from. By not having to put up as much initial make even more improvements. After “It’s been really rewarding to see the capital because they were renting the facillearning more about the importance of calves raised here and see how they have ity, progress was quickly made on the new proper calf raising, through research done progressed,” said Barlass of an added deal and the Hartley Dairy was able to see at Cornell, he knew exactly what would give benefit of raising their calves. “Now we the first group of Jerseys milked on NoYosemite an edge in cow performance. know everything about each of them and vember 21, 2011. They were able to secure “We knew we couldn’t get bigger, so we can better take care of them now and in the financing and purchase equipment, while (continued from page 98) wanted to make sure we were doing the best future based on the information we have.” Page 96 JERSEY JOURNAL

Preserving and Advancing Jersey Cattle Genetics

Jersey dairy cattle are found in at least 82 countries where they have made substantial contributions to animal agriculture. The progenitors of these cattle can still be found on Jersey Island. For over 219 years these cattle have been kept in genetic isolation from non-Jersey Island cattleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but this situation changed in 2008. The Royal Jersey Agriculture and Horticultural Society (RJA&HS) promoted, and after evaluation by the States of Jersey parliament, concluded that Jersey genetics could be imported and used on island Jersey cattle, with a proviso they have an enhanced pedigree status of seven generations of recorded ancestry and no known other breed in the pedigree. An important consideration in allowing the importation of Jersey genetics was the need to have semen safely cryopreserved and stored in a secure facility. By having a reserve the RJA&HS could reintroduce the pre-importation genetic composition of Jersey cattle, if desired. The RJA&HS found a secure facility and willing partner with the National Animal Germplasm Program (NAGP) located at the National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation in Ft. Collins, Colo., and part of USDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Agricultural Research Service. The NAGP has been developing germplasm collections for all livestock species for more than 10 years and has amassed over 700,000 samples from more than 17,000 animals representing approximately 130 livestock breeds and more than 100 commercial and research lines. Currently the collection has over 600 bulls from U.S. and Canadian Jersey populations. The program has also been used by researchers and industry alike to characterize and re-establish animal populations. After acquiring the necessary permits, the shipment of Jersey Island samples was initiated and completed in January 2012. The shipments contained samples from approximately 400 Jersey bulls that ranged in birth years from the 1960s to the present. The shipments also contained samples for research purposes. It has already been determined through post-thaw semen evaluation that the samples are viable and if used should have typical conception rates. Samples have been sent to the USDA, ARS Bovine Functional Genomics Laboratory in Beltsville, Md. Researchers there will determine how different the Jersey Island cattle are from non-Jersey Island populations using the latest SNP chip tools and next generation sequencing instruments. This data will genetically identify differences and similarities in population june 2012

structure, diversity, and differentiation between Jersey populations. Some of this analysis will focus on finding the regions of the genome that have been changed through artificial selection for increased milk production in non-island Jerseys, while assessing if the overall diversity of Island Jersey cattle is greater than those populations under intense selection. These findings will assist in future utilization of the unique genetic background preserved in the Jersey Island cattle. The decision of the. States of Jersey and RJA&HS allow importation while ensuring pre-importation genetics was safely

preserved provides a model for how genetic variability can be preserved while enabling the livestock sector to make necessary changes to meet existing and future production challenges. In addition it is an example of how countries can be mutually supportive in conserving animal genetic resources through gene banking. Authors: H. D. Blackburn 1, T. S. Sonstegard 2, C. P. Van Tassell 2, H. J. Huson 2, Cari Wolfe 3, and David Hambrook 4. Sources: 1. National Animal Germplasm Program ARS-USDA; 2. Bovine Functional Genomics Laboratory ARS-USDA; 3. American Jersey Cattle Association; 4. Royal Jersey Agriculture and Horticultural Society.

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Yosemite Jersey Dairy (continued from page 96)

Silveira made feed arrangements and got the dairy in working shape within a three week window. There were 600 animals moved in the first two weeks, followed by the transplant of animals that would be calving in the December 2011-January 2012 timeframe. Additional animals were added in the spring months after they purchased animals at the Cedarcrest Sale, where they purchased 89 animals, the Deep South Sale, where 33 were sent to the Texas farm, and a volume purchase at the Ahlem Farms Partnership Sale, sending 93 animals from Hilmar to Hartley. The goal for the Hartley dairy is to have 4,000 cows in the herd. While the partnership was busy making arrangements to fill the barns, new herd manager Silveira went to work finding a crew. There are now 16 employees in Hartley and they will only continue to grow. Silveira is responsible for developing all the employee protocols and will be putting further operating procedures in place for his crew as they continue working together during the first year of operation. “The cows are performing great thanks to our manager and the team he has assembled.” said Russell. “The challenge for us now is to learn how to operate that dairy from Hilmar.” Management is something that C.A. already has on track at his farm in Hilmar though with the help of Barlass. The employees of Yosemite Jersey Dairy are rewarded for their hard work and commitment through various programs offered by management. After being hired and passing

Having all the right people doing the right job is the key to success at Yosemite Jersey Dairy. Employees are regularly provided educational materials to make sure they are performing their jobs safely and efficiently and providing outstanding care for the herd.

a drug screening test and a physical, the new hires spend a week shadowing their new position. When the 90-day probationary period has passed, all employees are given health insurance which includes a Health Savings Account. Upon a successful threemonth performance review, they become qualified for a raise. After two years of employment at Yosemite, employees are eligible to participate in the retirement program. Those features are not the only benefits for employees of Yosemite Jersey Dairy, many employees have an incentive program based on milk quality or reproduction goals. Monthly meetings for all employees

are used to improve communication and discuss personnel and farm safety issues. Management also gives out door-prizes as an added incentive for participation. Barlass even brings in outside consultants on occasion to help train the employees and make sure they are receiving the skill set required to operate efficiently and safely. “When people feel like they’re learning, they feel more valuable,” said Russell. “We want to have key people in all the right places, making sure things are done correctly. Brett has developed into an excellent manager for our dairy and now for the calf operation. His people skills make him a key part of our team and our success”. The employees care for a group of more than 2,300 milk cows, which have a 2011 AJCA lactation average of 19,367 lbs. milk, 836 lbs. fat and 706 lbs. protein with a cheese yield of 2,309 lbs. on 2,185 lactations. The cows at Yosemite are bred to produce, look good and have a high cheese yield, as they send their milk to the Hilmar Cheese Company. The first quarter of 2012 saw 15 Yosemite animals produce Hall of Fame lactations, and two additional animals complete Honor Roll records. Helping them achieve these production goals is the consistently low cell count of the group, which ranks among the top 10 herds that send their milk to the Hilmar Cheese Company. The herd has more to offer than just high production. There are many animals of high genetic value calling Yosemite home. There are currently 47 Yosemite cows ranked on the Top 1.5% List GJPI list and 25 cows listed on the Top 1.5% List for Traditional JPI (4/12). The heifers are also excelling, with 16 heifers ranked on the Top 500 GJPI list, with an additional eight heifers ranked on the Top 400 list for Traditional JPI (4/12). With the success found with the high genomic animals, developing bulls that can be sent into A.I. has become a focus at Yosemite. By paying close attention to the cows and making sure the good females are being bred to the best bulls, the Yosemite prefix is starting to appear on more and more A.I. company lists. In April 2012, there were two homebred A.I. bulls listed in the Green Book: Yosemite Rasmus Malibu has 54 daughters in 23 herds and Yosemite Lemvig Brook Rasmus has 5,135 daughters in 262 herds. No matter how much expansion the herd in Hilmar or Hartley may see, the true opportunity for an excellent herd, especially an excellent large herd, lies within the management and training of the dairy employees. With proper education and incentives for success, the cows are as well taken care of as the people, which is the ultimate goal of any business.

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In Memoriam Edward G. Wright Edward G. Wright, White River Junction, Vt., 87, passed away on May 6, 2012. He was born on September 5, 1924, in the family home to Seaver D. and Helen (Gillette) Wright, who both were direct descendants of the original settlers of the town of Hartford. He graduated from Hartford High School in 1942 and attended the University of Vermont for a time before going home to work the family Jersey farm, Maplerow Farm, in White River Junction. Farming was his true passion and he lived his entire life on Maplerow Farm. He operated the business with his brothers, Harold “Tuffy” and the late Donald Wright. Maplerow Jerseys was an early adopter of progressive dairy management programs. The dairy was enrolled on DHI in 1928, began appraising the herd in 1948 and was a founding supporter of Project Equity. The most well-known cow bred by the Wrights was Maplerow Mercury Aron-PTL-P, Excellent-96%. “Aron” was named National Grand Champion in 1986 and a Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest winner, with lifetime credits of 301,154 lbs. milk, 13,926 lbs. fat and 10,694 lbs. protein in 5,214 days. Edward and his two brothers received the Master Breeder Award from the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) in 1995. Later in life, Edward enjoyed traveling the back roads of Vermont with Donald and sitting in his chair supervising work at the saw mill. He also enjoyed attending auctions, watching horse and oxen pulls, and rooting for the Red Sox, Celtics and Patriots. He was a member of the AJCA and the Vermont Jersey Breeders Association and the New England Jersey Breeders Association. He was director of the Windsor County Farm Bureau for many years, president and director of the county DHIA and vice chair of the county board of supervisors. He also was a member of the White River Junction United Methodist Church. In addition to his brother and sisterin-law, Harold and Maxine, Edward is survived by another sister-in-law, Alice Wright; six nieces; five nephews; and several grand-nieces and grand-nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald, and another brother, Seaver David Wright, and a nephew, Bruce Wright. Memorial contributions may be made to the Windsor County Farm Bureau, c/o june 2012

Marion Barr, Treasurer, P.O. Box 295, Reading, VT 05062.

Ronald William Kitchen Ronald William Kitchen, Waynesburg, Ky., 65, passed away on May 10, 2012, while camping in Yosemite National Park, traveling on vacation from his residence to California and back. He was born on November 29, 1946, in Findlay, Ohio, to the late William A. and Alice L. (Slaughterbeck) Kitchen. He graduated from Van Buren High School in 1964. Kitchen operated a Registered Jersey dairy farm in Waynesburg and bred cattle using the Humming prefix. Among the most well-known cows to carry his prefix was Humming Duncan Dazzle Dee, Excellent-93%. She sold in the Kentucky National Sale in 1990 to Herby Lutz, Chester, S.C., and went on to produce 30,810 lbs. milk, 1,364 lbs. fat and 1,043 lbs. protein in 365 days at 4-10. The record ranked among the top 25 milk records in breed history at the time. Kitchen recently retired from the dairy business and a job at the Whirlpool Corporation as well.

Kitchen was a strong supporter of the Jersey breed. He was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA), served as president of the Kentucky Jersey Cattle Association and worked closely with the Kentucky National Sale. Over the years, he attended numerous All American Jersey Shows and Sales and AJCA-National All-Jersey Inc. annual meetings. He was also known for his expertise in fitting cattle. He prepared cattle for many high-visibility Jersey breeders, including JVB Red Hot Jerseys, Carleton, Mich., Sunny Day Farm, Chester, S.C., and SennSational Jerseys, Newberry, S.C., and for shows held during the North American International Livestock Exposition and a number of state fairs. In addition to his wife Nancy, he is survived by a daughter, Ginny (Bryan) Williams of Findlay; a brother, David (Denise) Kitchen of Van Buren, Ohio; a sister, Sandi Spitler of Findlay; and two grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Van Buren Athletic Department, 217 S. Main St., Van Buren OH 45889.

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