In this issue: Official Publication of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068–2362. Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Eastern) weekdays. Phone: 614/861-3636. Automated phone: 614/755-5857. Fax: 614/861-8040. Email jerseyjournal@usjersey.com. Website: http://JerseyJournal.USJersey.com.
Volume 56 • No. 8 • August 2009 • ISSN: 0021-5953
Editor: Kimberly A. Billman Assistant Editors: Tracie Hoying, Renée Norman Senior Writer/JerseySites Coordinator: Michele Ackerman http://www.usjersey.com/jerseysites.html
National Heifer Sale
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34 37 42 18
AJCA-NAJ Award Ceremonies AJCA-NAJ Board Summary
27 Jersey Business Remains Strong
Annual Meeting in Pictures
29 The Jersey: Stronger and More
Different Approach Needed For Jersey Beef Success
30 What a Difference a Year
22 Fourth of July Sale Achieves Seventh High Average
Focused
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28 Growing the Breed Together AJCA-NAJ Board Reports
37 56 Elite 10 Sale 26 Illinois PDCA Calf Sale 44 AJCA Research Auction
62 Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Calf Sale
44 AJCA-NAJ Retiring Directors
22 National Heifer Sale
53 First Jersey Calf Born on Isle from Imported Semen
64 Ohio Spring Classic Sale
26 Junior Awards Available 69 Kilgus Farmstead Begins Bottling All-Jersey Milk 50 National DHIA Scholarship Deadline
58 New England Jersey Breeders Association
68 National Jersey Queen to be Selected 24 Over $6,700 Raised for Youth in Cow Pie Bingo Contest
Kilgus Farmstead Bottles Milk
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50 Policy of Jersey Journal 40 TalkJersey Contest Winners Announced
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AJCA, NAJ Board Members
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Advertising Index
14 Along the Jersey Road
Dr. Gonzalo Maldonado, Colombia, South America, president of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau, visited Clover Patch Jerseys, M i l l e r s bu r g , O h i o, during the recent World J e r s e y C o n fe r e n c e . The conference had 57 participants from 15 countries. The three-week tour began in Dalhart, Texas, continued through Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and ended with a post tour in New England. Over 350 Jersey enthusiasts from the U.S. joined the tour in Syracuse, N.Y., for the AJCA-NAJ Annual meetings. Coverage of the U.S. activities begins on page 18.
AUGUST 2009
71 California Spring Junior Jersey Show 68 Michigan Spring Junior Jersey Show 54 New York Spring Carousel Jersey Show 68 New York Spring Carousel Junior Jersey Show
10 Calendar 50 Designated Abnormality Carriers 17 Editorial 6
Field Service Staff
49 Jersey Jargon
66 Spring Dairy Expo Junior Show
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63 Southern National Jersey Show
73, 74 Journal Shopping Center
Jersey Journal Subscription Rates
68 Southern National Junior Jersey Show
14 New JerseySites 14 New Members 10 Registration Fees 10 Type Appraisal Schedule
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To improve and promote the Jersey breed of cattle, and to increase the value of and demand for Jersey milk and for Jersey cattle. Company and Department Heads
Executive Secretary: Treasurer: Development: Information Technology: Jersey Journal: Jersey Marketing Service: National All-Jersey Inc. and Herd Services: Research and Genetic Program Development:
Neal Smith, ext. 327 Vickie White, ext. 345 Cherie L. Bayer, Ph.D., ext. 334 Mark Chamberlain, ext. 324 Kimberly A. Billman, ext. 336 Daniel S. Bauer, 614/216-5862 Erick Metzger, ext. 339 Cari W. Wolfe, ext. 318
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); 315/402-2240 (fax); sbarlass@usjersey.com. Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia. David A. Burris, 209/613-9763 (mobile); 270/378-5434 (phone); 270/378-5357 (fax); dburris@usjersey.com. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, east Tennessee, Virginia. Allen J. Carter, 559/259-7825 (mobile); 951/925-0742 (phone); 951/658-2186 (fax); acarter@usjersey.com. Arizona, California, Nevada. Justin Edwards, 614/216-9727 (mobile); jedwards@ usjersey.com. Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas.
Patty Holbert, 270/205-1300 (mobile); 270/325-4352 (fax); pholbert@usjersey.com. Ohio. Leah Johnson, 614/296-3621 (mobile); ljohnson@ usjersey.com. Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota. Elizabeth Moss, 614/296-4166 (mobile); 731/697-1341 (phone); emoss@usjersey.com. Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, west Tennessee. Ron Mosser, 614/264-0142 (mobile); 260/368-7687 (fax); rmosser@usjersey.com. Indiana, and Michigan. Blake Renner, 614/361-9716 (mobile); brenner@ usjersey.com. Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming. Brenda Snow, 802/249-2659 (mobile); 802/728-3920 (phone); 802/728-5933 (fax); bsnow@usjersey.com. Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont.
Type Traits Appraisal Team Senior Appraiser: Ron Mosser, 614/264-0142, above Sara Barlass, above Mike Berry, 614/313-5818 (mobile); mberry@usjersey.com. Louie Cozzitorto, 209/765-7187 (mobile); lcozzitorto@ usjersey.com.
Justin Edwards, above Patty Holbert, above Leah Johnson, above Elizabeth Moss, above Blake Renner, above
American Jersey Cattle Association Board of Directors Officers President: David Chamberlain, 1324 Kingsley Rd., Wyoming, NY 14591-9717. Phone 585/495-9996; d3ljersey@frontiernet.net. Vice President: James VanBuskirk, 1110 W. Sigler St., Carleton, MI 48117. Phone 734/654-6544; JVBRedHot@yahoo.com. Directors Robin Denniston-Keller, 6476 N. Bergen Rd., Byron, NY 14422-9519. Phone 585/548-2299; rdenkel@aol. com. Second District. 2011. Richard A. Doran Jr., 3342 Bush River Rd., Newberry, SC 29108. Phone 803/924-1466; bushriver@aol.com. Sixth District. 2012. Ralph Frerichs, 5730 Mueller Rd., La Grange, TX 78945-4226. Phone 979/249-5405; frerichs@cvctx. com. Eighth District. 2012. William Grammer, 966 S. 15th St., Sebring, OH 44672. Phone 330/938-6798; gramjer@agristar.net. Fourth District. 2010. David Norman, 7076 Rt. 414, Liberty, PA 16930-9726.
Phone 570/324-5631; drnorman@chilitech.net. Third District. 2012. Jim Quist, 5500 W. Jensen, Fresno, CA 93706. Phone 559/485-1436. PK1JQ@hotmail.com. Twelfth District. 2011. Wesley Snow, 1601 Ferris Rd., Brookfield, VT 050360113. Phone 802/728-5291. First District. 2012. Chris Sorenson, W3995 County Road H, Pine River, WI 54965-8130. Phone 920/987-5495; csorenson000@ centurytel.net. Tenth District. 2010. Jerry Spielman, 1892 M Rd., Seneca, KS 66538. Phone 785/336-2581; spielman@nvcs.com. Ninth District. 2011. Charles Steer, 1040 Banks Levey Rd., Cottage Grove, TN 38224 Phone 731/782-3463; sunbow@wk.net. Fifth District. 2010. James VanBuskirk, see above. Seventh District. 2011. Paula Wolf, 26755 Blaine Road, Beaver, OR 97108; 503/398-5606; SilvaWolf@starband.net. Eleventh District. 2010.
National All-Jersey Inc. Board of Directors Officers President: David Endres, W9402 Hwy. K, Lodi, WI 53555. Phone 608/592-7856; jazzy@merr.com. Vice President: James S. Huffard III, 165 Huffard Lane, Crockett, VA 24323. Phone 276/686-5201. hdfjersey@ embarqmail.com. Directors Marion Barlass, 6145 E. County Rd. A, Janesville, WI 53546. Phone 608/754-1171; barlassjerseys@gmail. com. District 6. 2011. David Chamberlain, see AJCA officers. Richard A. Doran Jr., ex-officio, see AJCA David Endres, see above. District 4. 2010. Calvin Graber, 44797 281st St., Parker, SD 57053.
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Phone 605/238-5782. calgraber@yahoo.com. District 7. 2013 William Grammer, ex-officio, see AJCA. James S. Huffard III, see above. District 5. 2012. John Kokoski, 57 Comins Rd., Hadley, MA 01035. Phone 413/549-6486; jkokoski@charter.net. District 3. 2013. Norman Martin, 1820 Marolf Loop Rd., Tillamook, OR 97141 Phone 503/815-3600; martindairyllc@ embarqmail.com. District 1. 2011. Kelvin Moss, 16155 W. Glendale Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340-9522. Phone 623/935-0163; kel@msdairy. com. District 8. 2010. Mike Wickstrom, 5852 Columbus Ave., Hilmar, CA 95324-9754. Phone 209/667-9622. wjfi@hotmail.com. District 2. 2013.
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ABS Global........................................................ 15 Accelerated Genetics.................................... 7, 69 Ahlem Farms..................................................... 32 Alta Genetics/Jerseyland Sires.........4, 38, 39, 61 American Jersey Cattle Association....................74 Ampli-Calf.......................................................... 36 Androgenics....................................................... 33 Arco Farms........................................................ 49 Ardent Farms..................................................... 41 Avi-Lanche Jerseys..................................... 38, 39 Avon Road Jersey Farm.................................... 57 Bachelor Farms................................................. 68 Biltmore Farm.................................................... 36 Brentwood Farms................................................ 2 Bre View Jerseys............................................... 67 Bush River Jerseys..........................45, 46, 47, 48 Buttercrest Jerseys............................................ 66 California Jerseys........................2, 32, 38, 39, 63 Cantendo Acres................................................. 66 Carson & Bascom Jerseys................................ 60 Cedarcrest Farms.............................................. 20 Cinnamon Ridge Dairy...................................... 56 Circle S Jerseys................................................. 60 Clauss Dairy Farm............................................. 32 Clover Patch Dairy............................................. 65 Cloverfield Jerseys............................................ 72 Cooper Farm...................................................... 51 Covington Jerseys............................................. 56 Crescent Farm................................................... 60 D&E Jerseys................................................ 38, 39 Dar-Re Farm Ltd................................................ 65 DeMents Jerseys............................................... 50 Den-Kel Jerseys................................................. 52 Diamond S Farm................................................ 54 Dixieland Invitational and Southeast Heifer Growers South Sale.......................................... 16 Dixieland Jersey Sires....................................... 74 Dreamroad Jerseys........................................... 51 Dutch Hollow Farm............................................ 51 Edn-Ru Jerseys................................................. 41 Elm Brook Jerseys............................................. 62 Forest Glen Jerseys............................................. 3 Fort Morrison Jerseys........................................ 60 Four Springs Jerseys......................................... 62 Gaby Jersey Farm............................................. 26 Genex................................................................. 21 Golden Meadows Jerseys................................. 63 Grammer Jersey Farm...................................... 65 Grazeland Jerseys Ltd....................................... 66 Hallet Dairy Farm LLC....................................... 57 Hapalson Jersey Farm...................................... 66 Hav’s Farm......................................................... 60 Heartland Jerseys.............................................. 61 High Lawn Farm................................................ 36 Highland Farms, Inc........................................... 60 Highland Jersey Farm....................................... 65 Hi-Land Farms................................................... 52 Hilmar Jerseys................................................... 32 Holmes Farm..................................................... 60 Hope Acres Dispersal Sale............................... 53 Huffard Dairy Farms.......................................... 36 Illinois Jerseys.............................................. 50, 61 Indiana Jerseys..........................31, 55, 57, 68, 71 Indiana Premier Plus Sale................................. 55
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Iowa Jerseys...................................................... 56 Irishtown Acres.................................................. 62 JEMI Jerseys..................................................... 62 JVB Red Hot Jerseys........................................ 26 Jersey Marketing Service .......................................16, 25, 45, 46, 47, 48, 53 Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch.............................................. 64 Jordan’s Jerseys................................................ 53 Journal Shopping Center............................ 73, 74 K&R Jerseys...................................................... 54 Kenny Farm........................................................ 41 Lady Lane Farms.................................................... Lawtons Jersey Farm........................................ 52 Livestock Exporters Association of U.S.A.......... 68 Lordan Farm....................................................... 31 Lucky Hill Jersey Farm...................................... 60 Lyon Jerseys...................................................... 56 M&M Dairy Farm............................................... 57 Mapleline Farm.................................................. 60 Margandale Jersey Farm.................................. 65 Mason Farm....................................................... 72 McKee Jersey Farm........................................... 68 McReynolds Jerseys......................................... 53 Messmer Jersey Farm....................................... 57 Michigan Jersey Cattle Club................................ 8 Mills Jerseys...................................................... 53 Minnesota Jerseys............................................. 54 Mi-Rose Jerseys................................................ 62 Molly Brook Farms............................................. 60 North American International Livestock Exposition.......................................................... 11 Nettle Creek Jerseys......................................... 71 New England Jerseys........................................ 60 New York Jerseys......................................... 51, 52 Nobledale Farm................................................. 62 Normandell Farms............................................. 62 Norse Star Jerseys............................................ 31 Northeast Kingdom Sales................................. 60 Oakhaven Jerseys............................................. 65 Ohio Jersey Breeders Association.................... 65 Ohio Jerseys................................................ 65, 66 Oomsdale Farms, Inc........................................ 51 Oregon Jerseys.............................3, 9, 12, 59, 72 Owens Farms Inc............................................... 57 Pat-Mar Jerseys................................................. 32 Pennsota Jerseys.............................................. 54 Pennsylvania All-American Dairy Show............ 72 Pennsylvania Jerseys.................................. 41, 62 Pfizer Animal Health....................... 67, 70, 71, 72 Piedmont Jerseys.............................................. 33 Queen-Acres Farm............................................ 33 River Valley........................................................ 61 Riverside-F Farms............................................. 41
Rocha Jerseys................................................... 59 Rog-Al Jerseys.................................................. 41 Rosevale Jerseys............................................... 65 Rowzee Jersey Farm......................................... 52 Schirm Jersey Farm.......................................... 65 Scotch View Farms............................................ 52 Scot-Lyn Jerseys............................................... 66 Seacord Farm.................................................... 52 Select Sires, Inc..................................... 73, 74, 75 Semex.......................................................... 13, 73 Senn-Sational Jerseys......................................... 8 Shenandoah Jerseys......................................... 40 Silver Maple Farms............................................ 60 Silver Mist Farm................................................. 59 Silver Spring Farm............................................. 52 Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys............................... 45, 46, 47 Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc..................................... 66 Spring Valley Farm............................................. 54 Springdale Jersey Farm.................................... 60 Steinhauers Jerseys.......................................... 57 Stephen Jerseys................................................ 57 Stone House Farm............................................ 51 Stoney Hollow Jerseys...................................... 62 Sturdy Built......................................................... 74 Sugar Grove Jerseys......................................... 68 Summit Farm..................................................... 56 Sun Valley Jerseys............................................. 59 Sunbow Jerseys................................................ 53 Sunset Canyon Jerseys..................................... 59 Taylor Jersey Farm, Inc...................................... 50 Tennessee Jerseys...................................... 26, 53 Tierney Farm Jerseys........................................ 51 Topline Jerseys.................................................. 60 Trans-America Genetics.................................... 73 Treasure Chest Jerseys..................................... 48 Trinity Jersey Farm............................................ 25 Unkefer Dairy Farm........................................... 65 Valley Oaks Jerseys.......................................... 59 Vanderfeltz Jerseys............................................ 62 Waverly Farm..................................................... 76 Wester Jersey Farm.......................................... 41 Western Showcase Jersey Sale....................... 12 Wetumpka Farm................................................ 51 Will Do Jerseys.................................................. 71 Wilsonview Dairy............................................... 59 Windridge Jersey Farm..................................... 57 Wisconsin Jerseys.........................................31, 57 Woodstock Dairy.................................................. 9 This index is provided as an additional service. The Jersey Journal assumes no liability for errors or omissions. The Jersey Journal does not guarantee quality, delivery time, or availability of items ordered from commercial advertisers. Any advertisements for sales before the 20th of the month of the publication cannot be guaranteed.
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Every effort is made to keep the calendar listings as accurate as possible. However, dates are sometimes changed or events cancelled without notice. When your association schedules an event, notify the Journal staff at least 60 days in advance by sending email to JerseyJournal@usjersey.com or phoning 614/861-3636.
Type Appraisal Schedule
POLICY: Areas will be appraised in the order listed. If you wish to appraise and do not receive an application 30 days prior to the appraisal, please request one from Appraisal Office Coordinator Lori King by telephone, 614/861-3636, or email lking@ usjersey.com. Apply online at http://www.usjersey. com/forms/appraisalapp.com. Applications can also be printed from the USJersey website at http://www. usjersey.com/forms/ttaapplication.pdf. AUGUST—Ohio and Michigan; New York; Eastern Tennessee and Georgia; Kentucky and Western Tennessee; Arkansas and Missouri. SEPTEMBER—Indiana and Illinois; Ohio; Pennsylvania and New Jersey. OCTOBER— California and Nevada. NOVEMBER—New Mexico and Western Texas; Southern California and Arizona; and Wisconsin. DECEMBER—Iowa; Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Delaware; Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana; Vermont and New Hampshire; Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire.
Deadlines
AUG. 18—USDA genetic evaluations released. SEPT. 20—2009 National Jersey Jug Futurity final payments are due. OCT. 15—Deadline for National Jersey Queen applications. DEC. 31—Deadline for entries for the 2012 National Jersey Jug Futurity are due.
Sales
SEPT. 5—WESTERN SHOWCASE JERSEY SALE, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem, Ore.;
7:00 p.m.; for more information contact Cris Rocha, dorcrocha@embarqmail.com. SEPT. 7—DIXIE INVITATIONAL AND SOUTHEAST HEIFER GROWERS NORTH SALE, hosted by Bush River Jerseys, Newberry, S.C.; 9:30 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. SEPT. 7—TRINITY JERSEY FARM SALE, sale to be held at Bush River Jerseys, Newberry, S.C.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; after Dixie Invitational Sale; jms@usjersey.com. SEPT. 7—BUSH RIVER AND TREASURE CHEST COMBINATION X SALE, hosted by Bush River Jerseys, Newberry, S.C.; 3:30 p.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. SEPT. 12—INDIANA PREMIER PLUS SALE, hosted by Tony and Lynette Fuentes, Bellavista Farm, Berne, Ind.; 11:00 a.m.; for more information contact Tony Fuentes, 260/849-0103, or Debby Laswell, 812/240-0640. SEPT. 19—NEW YORK FALL SALE, Whitney Point, N.Y.; 11:00 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. SEPT. 22—73rd VERMONT STATE JERSEY SALE, North Haverhill Fairgrounds, North Haverhill, N.H.; 11:00 a.m.; Vermont Jersey Breeders Association, sale sponsor; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. SEPT. 29—TOP OF THE WORLD SALE, IGENITY Sale Pavilion, Alliant Energy Center of Dane County, Madison, Wis.; 7:00 p.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. OCT. 1—DAIRYLAND PROTEIN SALE, Rock County Fairgrounds, Janesville, Wis.; 11:00 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. OCT. 17—OHIO FALL PRODUCTION SALE, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, Ohio; 11:00 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. OCT. 20—HOPE ACRES DISPERSAL SALE, Brogue, Pa.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. NOV. 7—52 nd POT O’GOLD SALE, Presented by Cow’s Match® Jersey Blend, Newmarket Hall, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 4:30 p.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com. NOV. 8—THE 56th ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SALE,
Registration Fees Effective April 1, 1999
InfoJersey.com Applications Member Non-Member
All Other Applications Member Non-Member
Under six (6) months................................................ $15.00 Applications 1-50.............................. $12.00 $14.00 Applications 51-200............................ 10.00 12.00 Applications over 200 on REGAPP....................................................... 7.00 (All figures based on calendar year) 6-12 months............................................ 17.00 20.00 19.00 12-24 months.......................................... 22.00 25.00 24.00 Over 24 months...................................... 30.00 35.00 32.00
$17.00
22.00 27.00 37.00
Dead Animals May Be Registered For A Fee of $5.00 Duplicate or Corrected Certificates Will Be Issued For A Fee of $5.00
Transfer Fees Effective January 1, 2008
REAP Herds Non-REAP Herds Regular transfer filed within 60 days of sale date..............$12.00........................... $14.00 Regular transfer filed more than 60 days of sale date............................................... 17.00 Intra-Herd Transfer,...................................................................................................... 2.00 (When all living animals in one family ownership are transferred to another family member.)
• Transfers among owners within the same herd REAP enrollment completed with 60 days of the date of sale will only cost $2.00 each regardless of how many animals are transferred at one time. • Herds with three years continuous REAP enrollment at the time of a whole-herd dispersal will be charged $7.00 for the sale transfers. The dispersal may occur via public auction or private treaty. Save by becoming a lifetime member of the American Jersey Cattle Association.
West Hall B, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 5:00 p.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com.
Meetings and Expositions
AUG. 24-27—17th ADSA DISCOVER CONFERENCE ON FOOD ANIMAL AGRICULTURE: DAIRY HERD ANALYTICS, Brown County Inn, Nashville, Ind.; for more information visit http://www.adsa.org/ discover/17thDiscover_2009.htm. AUG. 25-26—63rd NAAB ANNUAL CONVENTION, Hilton Kansas City Airport Hotel, Kansas City, Mo.; for more information visit www.naab-css.org. AUG. 25-27—ID-INFO EXPO 2009, Western Crown Center, Kansas City, Mo.; for more information visit http://www.animalagriculture.org. NOV. 2-5—18th ADSA DISCOVER CONFERENCE ON FOOD ANIMAL AGRICULTURE: EFFECT OF THERMAL ENVIRONMENT ON NUTRIENT AND MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS OF CATTLE, Brown County Inn, Nashville, Ind.; for more information visit http://www.adsa.org/ discover/18thDiscover_2009.htm. MARCH 10-12, 2010—HIGH PLAINS DAIRY CONFERENCE, Ambassador Hotel, Amarillo, Texas; for more information visit http://www. highplainsdairy.org/. JUNE 23-27, 2010—ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC., DoubleTree Hotel and Executive Center Portland-Lloyd Center, Portland, Ore.
Shows
AUG. 6—OHIO STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, Ohio; 10:00 a.m.; Jeff Brown, New Knoxville, Ohio, judge. AUG. 7—MASSACHUSETTS ALL BREEDS CHAMPIONSHIP JERSEY SHOW, Franklin County Fairgrounds, Greenfield, Mass.; 8:00 a.m.; Scott Carson, New Lebanon, N.Y., judge. AUG. 7—OZARK EMPIRE STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Missouri Entertainment and Event Center, Springfield, Mo.; 10:00 a.m. AUG. 7—WISCONSIN STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Wisconsin State Fair Park, West Allis, Wis.; 12:30 p.m.; Randy Drinkall, Rushford, Minn., judge. AUG. 8—OHIO STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, bulls and heifers; Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, Ohio; 10:00 a.m.; Brian Sayles, Paris, Ont., judge. AUG. 8—OHIO 50th JERSEY FUTURITY, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, Ohio; 6:00 p.m.; Brian Sayles, Paris, Ont., judge; Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio, consultant. AUG. 9—OHIO STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, cows; Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, Ohio; 9:00 a.m.; Brian Sayles, Paris, Ont., judge. AUG. 9—OZARK EMPIRE STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Missouri Entertainment and Event Center, Springfield, Mo.; 12:00 p.m. AUG. 13—IOWA STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa; 7:30 a.m. AUG. 14—IOWA STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa; 7:30 a.m. AUG. 16—INDIANA STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Pepsi Coliseum, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Ind.; 8:00 a.m. AUG. 16—WISCONSIN STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Wisconsin State Fair Park, West Allis, Wis.; 9:00 a.m.; Steve Bachelor, Angola, Ind., judge. AUG. 16—DELAWARE COUNTY (NY) JERSEY PARISH SHOW, Walton, N.Y.; for more information call 607/432-4680. AUG. 19—INDIANA STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Pepsi Coliseum, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Ind.; 8:00 a.m. AUG. 19—5 th ANNUAL WISCONSIN STATE (continued to page 52)
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Joey Blankenship married Ralynda Matney on June 6, 2009 in Rural Retreat, Va. The couple is residing at Joey’s home farm, Sugar Grove Jerseys, Sugar Grove, Va. As an extended honeymoon the couple attended the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings in Blankenship Syracuse, N.Y. Sarah Mullen and John Gilbert, of Ames, Iowa, were united in marriage on June 20, 2009, at Rolling Green Farm in Albert Lea, Minn. Sarah is the daughter of Ron and Karin Mullen of Davenport, Iowa. John is the son of John and Beverly G i l b e r t o f I owa Falls, Iowa. Sarah Gilbert i s e m p l oye d by National All-Jersey Inc. as the Customer Service Coordinator and John is a project engineer for Curry-Wille & Associates in Ames. Lynde (Vanderstappen) and Bill Brownlee, Transfer, Pa., welcomed their third daughter on May 16, 2009. Grace Cora Brownlee weighed 7 lbs. 5 oz. and measured 21 ¼ inches long. Maternal grandparents are John and Amy Vanderstappen, Van De Jerseys, Transfer, Pa. Great-grandparents are Bob and Joyce Willaman, formerly of Willaman Jersey Farm, Transfer, Pa.
New JerseySites The following breeders have launched new websites on the JerseySites link on the USJersey home page. You can find them directly at: • Wisconsin Jersey Breeders Association at http:// wisconsinjerseys.usjersey.com. Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n o n JerseySites, contact Journal staff at 614/861-3636, ext. 323. Page 14
Welcoming home Grace, were her older sisters, 1 ½-year-old twins, Ruth and Abby. Several Jersey breeders placed in this year’s Hoard’s Dairyman Judging Contest. In the Senior Division: Nicolle Wussow, Cecil, Wis., placed fourth overall and Kristin Paul, Janesville, Wis., received honorable mention. In the Junior Division: Kaila Wussow, Cecil, Wis., placed third. In the family division: Debbie Carpio and Family, Kersey, Colo., won the contest, while in fourth place was Ron and Nicolle Wussow, Cecil, Wis. Receiving an honorable mentions in the family division were: Doug Evans and Family, Georgetown, N.Y.; Roger Voskamp and Family, Mount Vernon, Mo.; and Mike Stiles and Family, Clear Brook, Va.. Also receiving recognition through the contest as Supreme Champion was Ratliff Juno Madison-ET, owned by Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan. The Cal Poly Jersey herd in San Luis Obispo, Calif., was featured on the May 2, 2009, cover of Progressive Dairyman. The 85-cow milking herd had a 2008 AJCA lactation average of 22,442 lbs. milk, 1,108 lbs fat and 795 lbs. protein on 110 lactations. The herd ranks first for fat, second for milk and third for protein among herds with 80-149 lactations.
A Hearty Welcome To These New AJCA Members Jonathan Bland, Cortez, Colo. Timothy J. Chapman, Cattaraugus, N. Y. Louie Cozzitorto, Turlock, Calif. Gina Crubel, Lancaster, Wis. Damon Folmar, Columbiana, Ala. Tammy Gendron, South Acworth, N. H. Kerry Gawalt, Hartland, Vt. Mike Kendrick, Wayne, Okla. Garry Kibler, Jr. Warren, Ohio Pete Kimball, River Falls, Wis. Kevin King, Mountainview, Miss. Paul Knight, Airville, Pa. David Mutter, Union Grove, Wis. Larry Osborn, Chehalis, Wash. Aaron Rook, Fredericktown, Ohio Shalee Roshell, Stanley, Wis. Russell L. Sears, III, Cummington, Mass. Theresa Shine, Butler, Miss. Cindy Smock, Gunnison, Colo. Christina Marie Stone, Conway, Mass. James D. Strout, Cornville, Maine Russell Subject, South Hero, Vt. Alan Vander Horst, Dublin, Texas Eddie R. White, Lexington, Tenn. Linda Willis, Cochran, Ga. Corey Yost, Spring Run, Pa.
installed.” In May, it was the only such unit in the world used on a dairy. Several other robotic teat dippers are now in the works at other dairies across the country.
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The Forest Glen Jerseys herd was featured on the May 2009 cover of Hoard’s Dairyman West. The farm is owned and operated by Dan and Judy Bansen and their daughter Jamie all of Dayton, Ore. The family manages two herds of Registered Jerseys with over 1,200 milk cows.
In the July 2009 issue of the Jersey Journal the Reser ve Inter mediate Champion of the Wisconsin Jersey Spring Spectacular Show was inaccurately recorded. The Reserve Intermediate Champion was the first place senior twoyear-old, Hillacres Morrae Maryland, exhibited by Peter Vail and Budjon Farms, Lomira, Wis.
Also featured in the May 2009, Hoard’s Dairyman West were Jersey breeders Chuck and Mark Ahlem, Hilmar, Calif., showcasing the installation of a robotic teat dipper. It has been up and running for about 9-10 months and they are using only 27 gallons a day of teat dip on their 2,900 cow herd. Before the robot they were using 50 gallons a day. Mark comments in the article that “Teats are getting sprayed more efficiently and consistently than before and they haven’t missed a quality bonus since it was
Hillacres Morrae Maryland 1st Senior 2-yr.-old cow Reserve Intermediate Champion
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Past, Present and Future At each meeting of the Boards of Directors, the presidents of the USJersey organizations—the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc.—present their report. The following comments were made by NAJ President Jim Ahlem on June 30, his final report to that group. In my reports to the Board, I have always tried not to talk too much about what has been going on in National All-Jersey, but have instead tried to pick a topic that is more motivational and helps to get everyone thinking outside of the box. National All-Jersey has enjoyed so much success in the past because we have always had a Board that is very progressive in its thinking while focusing on our mission statement, “To increase the value of and demand for Jersey milk and to promote equity in milk pricing.” In the past I have talked about leadership, sustainability, innovation, value-added products, and the uniqueness of our Jersey cow and her milk, and past leadership that had the vision to establish National All-Jersey, which I still strongly believe is the lifeblood of the Jersey organizations. As I sat down and prepared for my last report to you, I couldn’t help but think about the past, which we must never forget if we want to move forward. I thought about the present, which every dairyman in the world wants to get away from; and finally the future, which is definitely bright for the Jersey breed. Past and Present We have always said that the Jersey excels in times of low milk prices. Every time I get the organizations’ work processed report, I dread opening it up because I keep waiting for the other shoe to fall. Fortunately our breeders and our staff know how to tie one heck of a knot on that shoe to keep that from happening. The whole industry is watching and trying to figure out what we already know about the profitability of the Jersey cow. We are second to no one.
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While I realize that virtually no dairymen are making money in these times, Jerseys tend to be able to hang on longer and survive. I feel our members realize and appreciate the work that USJersey has done in the past and have confidence in the future by continuing to open their wallets to keep our association healthy, because we have had a positive effect on their bottom lines. Keeping A Positive Outlook In these times it is so easy to go negative and start pointing fingers at everyone else for problems that we have created ourselves. There are many proposals floating around that I sometimes feel are more knee-jerk reactions to the brutal times we are now in. We need to remain focused on our mission statement and make our decisions accordingly. As Neal Smith stated in his report, “The efficient Jersey cow is the cure for a big majority of the ailments facing the U.S. dairy industry today.” This is something we all know and strongly believe and should be shouting from the rooftops. It makes a lot more sense to me than any supply management program ever has. Maybe all returning CWT dairies should be required to milk Jerseys. See how easy it is to get negative? Sorry. Looking to the Future Jersey is the shining star for the future. She has all the things the consumer is looking for: low demand on natural resources, small carbon footprint, the most nutrient-rich milk, and is just darned pretty to look at. For dairymen, she has reproductive efficiency, calving ease and longer productive life, better feed efficiency and a progressive association that is dedicated to the producer’s success. These are just a few of the advantages of Jerseys that more and more dairymen are beginning to notice and take advantage of. I am confident that USJersey will continue to grow and thrive in the highly competitive environment that we live in today.
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JERSEY BEEF RESEARCH
Different Approach Needed for Jersey Beef Success
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research study funded by National All-Jersey (NAJ) Inc. on the growth and development of Jersey steer calves is providing a better understanding of how they can be effectively raised for beef. “There are opportunities for commercial Jersey beef,” said Oregon State University researcher Dr. Chad J. Mueller, speaking in a seminar on July 2, 2009, following the annual meeting of NAJ. “But Jersey beef needs to be marketed differently and take a different path than just sticking Jersey steers into commercial beef operations.” “Obtaining high quality carcasses is not an issue,” Mueller reported. “Your steer calves have one tremendous asset—they grade.” “Probably the biggest limitation for commercial packers who want to harvest Jersey calves is total pounds.” These observations suggest that the best candidates for Jersey beef production are larger bull calves. Their weight advantage at a young age continues through life and gives them a greater chance of reaching acceptable harvest weights and chance to take advantage of the breed’s ability to grade low Choice or higher with desired backfat and retail product yield. Mueller spoke before a packed house with others following his presentation by webinar. Beef Industry Targets “From the aspect of feeding out cattle for beef production, the name of the game
is putting on pounds as quickly and as efficiently as possible. We want cattle that convert—smaller pounds of feed for every pound of gain.” “Beef cattle feeders want cattle that eat and grow efficiently. They like calves that are aggressive and get up to the bunk right away. This is because the more they eat, the more pounds they put on. “We like to have calves that average at least 3.5 lbs. of gain a day through the finishing stage.” Feeders seek feed-to-gain conversions that are 6 lbs. of feed or less for every pound of gain; many report conversions closer to 4.5 to 5 lbs. of feed for every pound of gain. “If we get over this,” Mueller pointed out, “the input costs get high enough that we lose economic efficiencies. Feedlots like to have efficient calves because it is this number that is costing them. Pounds of feed is the main input cost for these operations.” For carcass quality, the target is low Choice grade. “You get no premium or discount for low Choice; you get a discount for Select and a premium for middle Choice and above.” Jersey Beef How do Jersey calves fit into this paradigm? “First thing, you have a tremendous asset in these calves and that is their high propensity to marble. We can put in a fair
amount of feed—not a lot—and get that intramuscular fat that is used to evaluate quality.” However, because Jersey calves are fed along with Holsteins in commercial feedlots, we have a tendency to feed them to the Holstein’s nutrient requirements, Mueller added. “As we do that, we end up with Jersey calves that are toads. They are fat and just kind of waddle. They are overfed and very inefficient. “If you want to be efficient, you must feed them separately.” After that, it’s a problem of feeding to a profitable harvest weight. Carcass size is critical to beef processing plants because total product yield is the main factor they have to offset refrigeration, transportation and other input costs. “We harvested these calves around 1,000 to 1,050 lbs. The average beef steer that goes to market right now is a little over 1,400 lbs. CattleFax for the week of June 22 reported that the average carcass weight across the U.S. was 850 lbs., which equates out to a little over a 1,400 lbs. animal.” Growth Curves The NAJ-funded research focused on developing growth curves for Jersey steers for beef feedlot use. Mueller and graduate student Garrett Tschida are using their information to map Jersey lifetime growth and determine the point at which muscle accretion slows and fat begins to accumulate.
Jersey calves were grouped into one of two size categories at the beginning of the study. The steers in the heavy group, left, maintained their size advantage all through life and yielded heavier, more profitable carcasses at slaughter.
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“In the growing phase, we are primarily putting on muscle tissue. This is the most efficient phase in the feedlot animal. This is where we put on the most pounds for the least amount of feed. It ends up being a very cheap level of gain. “We try to maximize protein accretion in the growing phase. “In the finishing phase, protein muscle accretion is leveling off. We have met the genetic potential and now are feeding the animal to tailor the level of fat to what the market needs.
“Basically, we set it up so that all Table 1: Growing Phase Results we had to do was pull out the soybean Light Heavy pellet (from the growing diet) and up Beginning of Period the corn. From a transition standpoint, Age in Days 123 123 it was a very easy transition for these Body Weight 170.2 212.7 calves.” Body Weight/Hip Height Ratio 5.0 5.9 “The 85% concentrates diet is one End of Period that we find in a lot of feedlots so that Days on Feed 169 169 is why we went with the F85 diet.” Body Weight 501.6 575.1 The choice of the low energy diet Body Weight/Hip Height Ratio 11.3 12.3 came from Mueller’s experience with the beef industry. Cumulative Performance “In beef calves, we can back off on Average Daily Gain 1.96 2.14 the calories a little bit for a period of Dry Matter Intake 9.5 11.1 Growing Phase time and ‘frame out’ the calves. We Feed:Gain 4.84 5.16 Twenty Jersey bull calves born in a twocan add an extra 100-150 lbs. because Body Weight/Hip Height/Day .037 .038 week period in June 2007 were used for we allow the muscle to continue to the study. They were identified according grow without putting on a lot of extra Steers in the light group gained 331.4 lbs. in 169 days on feed while those in the heavy group to industry protocols for age and source fat. verification using RFID tags. After wean “We knew these calves were smaller gained 362.4 lbs. The heavy group outperformed the light group for average daily gain, 2.14 versus ing and castration, the 10-week-old calves framed and were going to potentially 1.96, and also was more efficient, with feed-to-gain were sent to Oregon State University in give up some yields, but wondered if conversions of 5.16 versus 4.84. Weights in lbs. Corvalis. we could finish them out on a lower and heights in inches. There was enough size difference calorie diet and actually add a little through the growing phase as illustrated in among the steers that Mueller and Tschida bit of extra frame.” Table 1. The calves increased their mass at split them into two groups. “Our light As with the growing phase, steers were the same rate, regardless of whether they group averaged 170 lbs. at the start of the monitored every 28 days for body weight were in the light or heavy group. project. Our heavy group averaged 213 and hip height. They also were ultra “Gain wise, there really wasn’t a differlbs.” sounded to estimate backfat, marbling and ence between the light and heavy groups. The calves were fed a simple diet of four muscle depth, which is highly correlated We didn’t see a switch or a change in how ingredients—rolled corn, soybean hulls, with overall muscling. well they grew; they maintained that size protein pellet and 10% crude protein grass difference. hay—in two different rations with varying Growing Phase Findings “At this point in the project, we were amounts of energy and protein. Individual The heavier calves were larger and had really tickled. These calves were growing intake information was collected using a more mass at the beginning of the project and they were eating well. We had really Calan gate feeding system. and held the size difference all the way good conversions and were looking Body weight and hip Table 2: Finishing Phase Results forward to getting into the finishing height measurements Based on Based on phase to see what these calves were were taken every 28 Finishing Diet Weight Grouping going to do.” days. Blood samples were also collected and F70 F85 Light Heavy urea dilution performed Beginning of Period Finishing Phase Findings to track the calves’ relaBody Weight 532.4 544.3 501.6 575.1 As shown in Table 2, the steers tive gains of muscle Body Weight/Hip Height Ratio 11.71 11.92 11.29 12.34 in the heavy group continued their and fat. size and growth advantages in the End of Period finishing phase and reached harvest Days on Feed 235 234 240 229 Finishing Phase weight in fewer days. The steers in Harvest Body Weight 957.1 1,011.5 946.3 1,022.3 T h e c a l ve s we r e the heavy group were harvested Body Weight/Hip Height Ratio 19.00 19.73 18.83 19.90 switched to one of two after 229 days on the finishing diet Cumulative Performance finishing diets at about with body weights of 1,022.3 lbs. Average Daily Gain 1.81 2.00 1.85 1.96 550 lbs. on average, while those in the light Dry Matter Intake 17.14 16.86 16.03 17.97 The low energy diet group were slaughtered at 240 days Feed:Gain 9.51 8.42 8.70 9.23 (F70) was 70% conwith weights of 946.3 lbs. Body Weight/Hip Height/Day .025 .028 .031 .033 centrates and 30% for The steers on the F70 diet were ages on a dry matter sent to slaughter at 235 days on basis. The high energy Steers in the heavy gained 447.2 lbs. in 229 days and continued to outdis- the finishing diet with weights of tance their peers in the light group with gains of 444.7 lbs. in 240 days. Steers diet (F85) was 85% on the F85 diet (85% concentrates, 15% forages) had average daily gains of 957.1 lbs. on average, while those concentrates and 15% 2.0 lbs. while those on the F70 diet (70% concentrates, 30% forages) gained on the F85 diet were harvested at 1.81 lbs. a day on average. forages. (continued to page 20) august 2009
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234 days and body weights of 1,011.5 lbs. “The steers on the F85 diet actually put on a little more mass than the steers on the F70 diet, which is opposite of what we see with beef calves. By backing up on the calories, we did not necessarily improve frame size.” “We were planning on taking the steers to .4 inches of backfat. We took them as far as we economically could but hit a point where they were dropping off so quickly on gain that we couldn’t afford to go to .4 inches of backfat.” Feed-to-gain conversions for all groups ranged from 8.42 for steers on the F85 diet to 9.51 for steers on the F70 diet. “This is where numbers begin to translate into cost. Remember that the typical conversion we like to see on finishing calves is 6:1 or less. We are hanging up here around 9:1. What that means is that our input cost to get that pound of gain is going to be quite a bit higher. We lose out on efficiency.”
Both the F70 and F85 calves reached low choice marbling score—the quality standard for beef—at about 12-13 monthsof-age. “We can easily get to a high quality cut at a young age without a whole lot of calorie input into these calves.” Performance differences between the light and heavy groups were far more apparent than those between the two diets. The heavy calves began to deposit significantly more back fat at about 460 days than their lighter counterparts. The heavier calves also had more muscling and more marbling. “The additional pounds and the premiums associated with high quality equates to a greater net return on the heavier calves. If we can start identifying those calves, they can become an advantage for a Jersey beef production system.”
The Calan Broadbent Feeding System was used to individually feed the steers during the finishing phase. Steers were fed one of two diets with varying amounts of energy.
to have a live-weight animal at 1,050 lbs. to make the 600 lbs. break off. “As we start going up on weight, it means we are going to add a few extra days on the feed. We are probably going to give up some yield efficiency to reach that live weight base.” Backfat for all groups ranged from .2 Carcass Merit inches for the light group to .28 inches for The results for carcass merit at slaughter the heavy group. for the heavy and light groups and the F70 “The grocer trims meat to about .25 and F85 diets are shown in Table 3. inches back fat. They don’t need to trim “About 85% of the total value of the these carcasses,” Mueller pointed out. “And carcass is directly related to yield, especially that is a cost savings. The grocer doesn’t hot carcass weight,” Mueller explained. need an additional person trimming up those Ultrasound Results “The USDA base for carcass weights carcasses to make them look nice and pretty Mueller and Tschida used the ultrasound is 600-900 lbs. You get no premiums or for the supermarket case.” results gathered every 28 days The kidney, pelvic and to map growth charts for back Table 3: Carcass Merit heart fat (KPH) percent for all fat accretion, muscle depth and groups ranged from 2.25% for Based on Based on marbling score. Finishing Diet Weight Grouping the light group to 2.8% for the There were no differences heavy group. F70 F85 Light Heavy between the F70 and F85 “We were between 2% to calves for backfat accretion; Hot Carcass Weight 545.1 578.5 528.7 594.9 3% KPH with only .2 inches even the calves on the lower Dressing % 56.87 57.16 55.87 58.17 of back fat. energy diet accumulated fat. Backfat (inches) .24 .23 .20 .28 “Typically, if we start seeing Generally, there was a linear Ribeye Area (inches) 8.42 9.44 8.38 9.49 KPH in the 2.5 to 3% range, increase in fat accretion, with Kidney, Pelvic, Heart Fat % 2.48 2.58 2.25 2.80 we also see back fat in the .6 the calves steadily accumulatMarbling/Quality Grade 589.5 639.8 568.3 661.0 to .8 inch range. We didn’t see ing back fat. Yield Grade 2.97 2.77 2.77 2.97 that. That was our first indica “We don’t have to push these calves on an extremely hot ra- Yield grade is calculated from carcass weight, backfat, ribeye area and tion that these animals are metion to get gains and accumulate KPH%. A yield grade 1 yields a carcass with 53% retail product yield; tabolizing energy differently fat. They will put on marbling yield grade 2 yields 51% retail product; and yield grade 3 yields 50% retail and storing it differently later in the physiological developeven on lower-caloric diets. product. ment.” That can be a cost advantage discounts for carcasses in this range. If over beef calves, depending on where the you drop below 600 lbs., be ready to start Summary commodity markets are sitting.” writing a check. Last week, the discount The study done by Mueller and Tschida There also were no differences in for 500 lbs. carcasses was $30 per hunis part of an ongoing effort to determine muscle accretion between the F70 and F85 dredweight.” ways of effectively feeding and growing diets. At about 14 months-of-age, muscle “For Jerseys, we need to watch this Jersey bull calve for beef production. Adaccretion reached a plateau. ditional findings from their research will lower end.” “We can back off on protein at that be presented in the coming months. “If we use a dressing of 57%, we need time.” “We are speculating that the drop in gain is that the calves are shifting their nutrient requirements to putting on core bodyfat at about 14 months-of-age. These calves had a lot of visceral fat and not much back fat. That is where they are losing efficiencies.” Page 20
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NATIONAL HEIFER SALE
Fourth of July Sale Achieves Seventh High Average
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or 52 years, the National Heifer Sale has been the single largest contributor to the youth activities sponsored by the American Jersey Cattle Association for the simple reason that Jersey youth are the lifeline of the breed’s future. Each year, Jersey breeders dig deep into their heifer pens and offer their best to this prestigious sale—all in support of the youth programs such as the National Youth Achievement contest, National Youth Production contest, Young Jersey Breeder contest and funding of The All American Junior Show. The consignors are the largest contributors to the fund, with 10% of the proceeds from the sale of their animals being donated. This year, the fund will receive a check for over $20,000.
Independence Day in New York After watching a fireworks display to rival any hometown the evening before, over 400 Jersey enthusiasts gathered at the Empire Expo Center in Syracuse, N.Y., for the 52nd National Heifer Sale on July 4, 2009. Traditionally the last event of the annual meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc., (NAJ) , the National Heifer Sale brings in many local dairy producers as well as annual meeting attendees. This year was no exception as the eager crowd gathered early in the day to begin
looking over the 63 heifers that would be auctioned off to support Jersey youth funds. While it was an uncharacteristically cool day in Syracuse, prices were not. By sale’s end seven animals topped the $6,000 mark. The 63 heifers crossing the auction block sold for an average of $3,200.00, earning it the seventh high average in the sale series. Number
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24 Bred heifers 7 1st Trimester 11 2nd Trimester 6 3rd Trimester 6 Open yearlings 33 Heifer calves 63 Lots Median Price
$62,900 20,700 25,500 16,700 12,800 125,900
$3,200.00 $201,600 $2,600.00
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee
The 33 heifer calves were the highest averaging group of live animals at $3,815.15, with the top nine high selling individuals hailing from this group. Buyers paid top price for highly-marketable animals from the breed’s most recognizable families.
Gaby’s Top the Sale for Second Year For the second consecutive year, Henry Gaby, Greeneville, Tenn., consigned the top selling animal. The former youth
For the second consecutive year, Gaby Jersey Farm consigned the high-selling female at the National Heifer Sale. Presenting Henry Gaby with the Kenny Stiles Memorial Award (right) is National Jersey Queen Kristin Hogan. Purchasing their consignment, Gabys Blackstone AuburnET, was Oomsdale Farm, Valatie, N.Y. The family is represented by Haley, Judy, Elena, Danielle, Zachary (back), Cathy, Antonie, and Michael Ooms. On the halter is Ethan Dupuis. In the box are Jersey Marketing Service Manager, Dan Bauer; auctioneer Lynn Lee, and AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Elizabeth Moss.
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$2,620.83 2,957.14 2,318.18 2,783.33 2,133.33 3,815.15
achievement top 10 winner and 2006 Young Jersey Breeder Award recipient consigned a family member to last year’s high seller. Gabys Blackstone Auburn-ET is an eight-month-old daughter of the number one JPI cow in the nation. She was purchased for $11,300 by Oomsdale Farm, Valatie, N.Y., the number one JPI herd in the nation. The P9 heifer carries a Parent Average (PA) of +1,356M, +74F, +49P, +$473CM and a JPI of +249. She ranks among the Top 300 heifers in the nation for JPI. Her pedigree combines the best of U. S. and Canadian genetics. Her sire, Lencrest Blackstone-ET, JPI +172, is a BW Parade-ET, JPI +143, son of Piedmont Declo Belle, EX 94 in Canada. She is a great-granddaughter of the one and only Duncan Belle. On the maternal side, “Auburn” is out of Gabys Artist Ambrosia, Excellent-90%, with a breed leading JPI of +325. She is fresh on her second lactation with a projected m.e. of 25,330–1,098–773. The next dam is Gabys Iatola Amethust-ET, Excellent-90%, with a best record of 1-9 305 21,300 4.8% 1,028 3.4% 716 99DCR. “Amethust” is a full sister to the dam of last year’s high selling heifer, Gabys Jacinto Zsa Zsa-ET. The next dam is Gabys Hermitage Roxette, Excellent-90%. She has three
Free-Mar Blackstone Beeves was the second high selling heifer for $8,400. She was consigned by David Freeman and Bryan and Dana Marcoot (center). Yosemite Jersey Dairy, represented by AJCA-NAJ Area Representative David Burris (second from left) purchased the heifer. Also pictured are contending bidder, Herby Lutz (far right), and Jersey Marketing Service assistant manager, Louie Cozzitorto (far left). On the halter is Kayla Tisol with National Jersey Queen Kristin Hogan. In the box are Jersey Marketing Service Manager, Dan Bauer; auctioneer Lynn Lee, and AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Elizabeth Moss.
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Oomsdale Jevon CC Cleopatra-ET was the third high selling heifer at $7,500. The 11-month-old heifer was consigned by Oomsdale Farm, represented by Haley Ooms on the halter and Elena and Mike Ooms. She was purchased by Yosemite Jersey Dairy represented by AJCA-NAJ Area Representative David Burris. Also pictured is National Jersey Queen Kristin Hogan.
records exceeding 20,000 lbs. milk and 900 lbs. fat and 10 sons in A.I. sampling programs. The next dam is the well-known Gabys Boomer Roxy, Excellent-91%, with over 21,000 lbs. milk actual. Her dam is a Very Good-85% daughter of Highland Magic Duncan, JPI -44, with over 210,000 lbs. milk lifetime. A family member of last year’s second high selling female also garnered this year’s second spot. Yosemite Jersey Dairy, Hilmar, Calif., purchased Free-Mar Blackstone Beeves for $8,400. The P9 heifer was consigned by the partnership of Bryan Marcoot and David Freeman, Greenville, Ill. “Beeves” is also sired by “Blackstone,” and carries a PA of +1,188M, +55F, +41P and a JPI of +182. The seven-month-old heifer ranks in the top 10% of the breed for JPI. She has two brothers at Select Sires. Her dam, JVB Red Hot Saber Bebe, sold in the 2006 National Heifer Sale to Marcoot and Freeman. “Bebe” ranks among the Top 1½% of the breed for JPI and has a 1-10 record of 23,425 lbs. milk, 1,007 lbs. fat, and 802 lbs. protein in 365 days. The next dam is JVB Red Hot Mor Belinda-ET, Excellent-91%, with a best record of 3-3 305 26,050 4.4% 1,148 3.7% 962 100DCR. She is backed by Sunny Day Bold Belinda-ET, Excellent-94%, with a best record of 38,557 lbs. milk, 1,802 lbs. fat and 1,411 lbs. protein at 6-1. “Belinda” has five sons in A.I. The fifth dam is Sunny Day Yankee Becky, Excellent-90%, the first Jersey to produce four consecutive august 2009
The Eagles Only group purchased the fourth high selling heifer of the event: Buttercrest Dale Scamp-ET. The seven-month-old heifer sold for $7,300. The group consists of (from left) Dr. Joe Lineweaver, Scott Wickstrom, Jim Huffard, Dennis Egelston and Brian Spahr. She was consigned by Cooperrider and Sons, represented by AJCA-NAJ area representative Patty Holbert, second from right. Also pictured are Fred Stout Experience winner, Brady Core and Cassie Chittenden on the halter.
records over 30,000 lbs. milk. Yosemite Jersey Dairy also selected the third high selling female—Oomsdale Jevon CC Cleopatra-ET, to add to their herd in Hilmar for $7,500. The P9 daughter of Forest Glen Meccas Jevon-ET, JPI +235, hails from Oomsdale Farm. She ranks among the Top 300 heifers of the breed for JPI with a PA of +1,624M, +74F, +55P and a JPI of +240. She has one brother at Select Sires. Her dam is an Excellent-90% daughter of BW Country-ET, JPI +149, who has just completed her second lactation of 3-7 305 3x 21,430 4.6% 984 3.9% 828 100DCR. She ranks 110th in the nation for JPI with a USDA PTA of +1,549M, +66F, +58P and a JPI of +245. She has a PPA of +4,329M, +190F, +179P. “CC” has twelve brothers in A.I., including two JPI leaders: Oomsdale Jace Gratit Garden-ET, JPI +285, and Oomsdale Jace Gratude Gannon-ET, JPI +273. She has three maternal sisters ranking among the Top 30 JPI cows of the breed. Their dam is Oomsdale Gordo Goldie Gratitude, Excellent-90%. The brood cow has a 3-10 record of 31,078 lbs. milk, 1,314 lbs. fat and 980 lbs. protein in 365 days. The next three dams are Excellent with over 18,500 lbs. milk. One of two heifers in the sale to be genomically tested sold for the fourth high price at $7,300. Buttercrest Dale ScampET was purchased by Eagles Only Group, Crockett, Va. The group consists of Dr. Joe Lineweaver, Scott Wickstrom, Dennis
Egleston, Jim Huffard and Brian Spahr. They selected the December 2008 heifer after her genomic evaluation was released, showing increases in nearly every category over her Parent Average. The P9 heifer has a GPTA of +1,965M, +88F, +59P, +$524NM and JPI +274. This was a 15 point increase in JPI and over 150 lbs. for PTAM. The calf is sired by “Dale”, and out of Buttercrest Mecca Snip-ET, Very Good-86%. The daughter of Sunset Canyon Mecca-ET, JPI +137, has a completed 2-0 record of 20,530 lbs. milk, 1,123 lbs. fat and 706 lbs. protein. Her dam is the Excellent-91%, Buttercrest Rocket Snap with over 21,000 lbs. milk and a 5.9% fat test. Her picture has been widely used with Select Sires promoting (continued to page 24)
Brentwood Farms consigned the fifth highselling heifer, BW Blackstone Giletta ET626ET. She was purchased by the Fat Catz Syndicate, consisting of Louie Cozzitorto, Herby Lutz, Dan Bauer, and Lynn Lee. Also pictured are Field Services coordinator Kristin Paul, representing Brentwood Farms; National Queen Kristin Hogan and Sidney Avila is on the halter.
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New York buyers and another nine were purchased by seven buyers in California. Volume buyer was Yosemite Jersey Dairy with three heifers for $18,700. Selecting seven heifers for $16,050 was Norse Star Jerseys, Westby, Wis. Heartland Jerseys, Seneca, Kan., chose six head for $15,100.
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her sire, O.F. Barber Rocket, JPI +84. “Scamp” was consigned by Cooperrider and Sons, Croton, Ohio. A third “Blackstone” daughter brought the fifth high price of $7,000. BW Blackstone Giletta ET626-ET was consigned by 2007 Master Breeder Bob Bignami of Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif. Fat Catz, Chester, S.C., a syndicate consisting of previous and present JMS members, purchased the three-monthold heifer. The P9 heifer carries a PA of +1,306M, +69F, +45P, and a JPI of +221. She has nine brothers in A.I., including BW Primer, JPI +176, at Alta Genetics. Their dam is an Excellent-92% daughter of Sooner Centurion-ET, JPI +80, with two records exceeding 24,000 lbs. milk, 1,100 lbs. fat and 800 lbs. protein. The next dam is an Excellent daughter of Bancrest Lester Avery, JPI +109, with a best record of 2-11 305 24,100 5.0% 1,195 3.3% 797 95DCR. The next dam is BW Berretta Prize G525, Excellent-92%. New York Jersey breeder, Paul C. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, consigned the sixth high seller. Dutch Hollow Jevon Melinda 822-ET was purchased for $6,400 by Mike and Ellen Glynn, Kokomo, Miss. A maternal sister to last year’s third high seller of the sale, “Melinda” is sired by Forest Glen Meccas Jevon-ET, JPI +235. She has a PA of +1,371M, +61F, +41P and a JPI of +227. She ranks on the Top 300 JPI heifer list and is out of Dutch Hollow Jace Melinda-ET, Excellent-92%. “Jace Melinda” has four sons in A.I. and a best record of 4-2 305 3x 24,090 4.3% 1,047 3.5% 836 102DCR. She was selected as a finalist in Select Sires The Art of Fine Breeding contest to represent her sire, Windy Willow Montana Jace, JPI +179. The next dam is the Excellent-93%, SC Millie, with lifetime production totals to date of 234,249 lbs. milk, 11,277 lbs. fat and 7,985 lbs. protein. The 63 consignments sold to 41 different
E xe c u t i ve S e c r e t a r y N e a l S m i t h congratulates sale chairs Brian Seacord and George Wilson on a successful 52nd National Heifer Sale.
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Sales $3,200 and Over
Brady Core, Salvisa, Ky., was recognized as the 2009 Fred Stout Experience winner. Core has worked with Jersey Marketing Service for three sales this summer to gain experience with marketing cattle.
buyers from 18 states. Fourteen heifers were purchased by six Wisconsin buyers. There were 11 heifers sold to eight
(Consignors in Parentheses) Oomsdale Farm, Valatie, N.Y. Gabys Blackstone Auburn-ET, heifer calf 8 mos........ $11,300 (Henry Gaby, Greeneville, Tenn.) Yosemite Jersey Dairy, Hilmar, Calif. Free-Mar Blackstone Beeves, heifer calf 6 mos............. 8,400 (Bryan Marcoot and David Freeman, Greenville, Ill.) Oomsdale Jevon Cc Cleopatra-ET, heifer calf 11 mos..7,500 (Michael A. Ooms, Valatie, N.Y.) Eagles Only Group, Crockett, Va. Buttercrest Dale Scamp-ET, heifer calf 6 mos............... 7,300 (Cooperrider and Sons, Croton, Ohio) Fat Catz, Chester, S.C. (continued to page 26)
Over $6,700 Raised For Youth In Cow Pie Bingo Contest The New York Jersey Juniors, under the guidance of Beth Chittenden, Chair of Youth Activities, kicked off a fun-filled activity to raise money for their club and Jersey Youth Academy during the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings. The group developed the idea for a Cow Pie Bingo contest and sold squares for the chance to win a donated heifer after she made her “deposit” on a winning square to determine her new owner. Armed with a smaller replica than the actual 8’ x 24’ bingo card, friends of the youth went to work selling the 192 squares. The options were unlimited. You could buy one square for $10, $25, or $50 based on its location on the board, or you could purchase an entire block of squares if you so desired. In the end, it was two squares purchased by the first buyer, Peter Vail, Kinderhook, N.Y., that the heifer chose to make her winning deposit on. The contest collected proceeds of $5,170 with $1,000 of the proceeds returning to the New York Jersey juniors. Dutch Hollow Farms, Schodack Landing, N.Y., donated a P6 heifer from their famed “Mischief” family to the cause. The March 2009 calf is a daughter of Forest Glen Avery Action-ET, JPI +167, and out of Dutch Hollow Saber Manna, Very Good-81%. “Manna” has a 1-10 record of 19,330 lbs. milk, 992 lbs. fat and 696 lbs. protein in 303 days on 3x milking. The next dam is a Very Good daughter of BW Parade-ET, JPI +143, with over 18,000 lbs. milk actual. The next dam is a Very Good-87% daughter of WF/L&M Duncan Barber-ET, JPI +24, with two records exceeding 21,000 lbs. milk, 1,000 lbs. fat and 800 lbs. protein. The fourth dam is Dutch Hollow S Joe Mistress-P, Very Good-85%. After learning of the win, Vail donated the heifer to the National Heifer Sale where she sold for $1,550 to the BK/DK Syndicate, Byron, N.Y., with all proceeds going to Jersey Youth Academy.
Over $6,700 was raised through a Cow Pie Bingo contest in Syracuse, N.Y. Dutch Hollow Farm, represented by Paul, Alan and Brian Chittenden, donated Dutch Hollow Action Bingo, a P6 heifer, for the cause. Also pictured are New York Jersey Queen Ariel Birchenough, National Jersey Queen Kristin Hogan and Cassie Chittenden on the halter. Peter Vail, Kinderhook, N.Y., purchased the winning squares circled on the bingo card.
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“Thyme” Cow Family Tops Illinois PDCA Calf Sale
A potential fifth-generation Excellent brought the high price—$3,000—for Jerseys consigned to the 61st Illinois Purebred Dairy Cattle Association (PDCA) Calf Sale. The eight Registered Jerseys that crossed the auction block in Urbana, Ill., sold for an average $1,337.50 and traveled to new homes at eight farms across the state. Number
Sale Analysis
3 Open yearlings 5 Heifer calves 8 Lots Median price
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$966.67 1,560.00
$2,900 7,800
$1,337.50 $1,000.00
$10,700
Sale Management: Illinois Purebred Dairy Cattle Association Auctioneer: Creighton Barker
Dan Schweigert, Tremont, Ill., placed the final bid on the high seller, Illini Blackstone Thyme3-ET, consigned by the University of Illinois in Urbana. Schweigert took the opportunity to bring another member of the “Thyme” cow family to Maple Lawn Farm. The Schweigerts purchased the consignment’s fourth dam at the 1982 Kentucky National Sale and then sold a daughter to the university in 1988. At one point, one-third of the milking string at Maple Lawn Farm was members of the “Thyme” family and many descendents reside at the farm today. “Thyme3” is a December 2008 daughter of Lencrest Blackstone-ET, JPI +172. She is out of Illini Pitino Thyme-
ET, Excellent-90%, with three records over 21,000 lbs. milk and a best record of 7-2 305 23,470 5.3% 1,236 3.5% 828 100DCR. The consignment’s grandam is an Excellent-90% daughter of Mason Boomer Sooner Berretta, JPI +73, with a 305-day record of 16,220 lbs. milk, 826 lbs. fat and 597 lbs. protein at 7-0. Her third dam is Maple Lawn Ill Legend Thyme-ET, Excellent-93%. She has 23,010 lbs. milk, 1,010 lbs. fat and 825 lbs. protein at 4-9 and was the cow that sold to Illinois State University in 1988. The consignment’s fourth dam, Funk Sleeping Milestone Thyme, was purchased by John Schweigert as a 4-H project from the Kentucky National Sale from Funk Jerseys of Liberty, Ill. She completed eight lactations and was appraised Excellent-91%. She had seven daughters in all—six were appraised Excellent and the seventh was exported to Brazil as a two-year-old. The PDCA Calf Sale also auctioned two Ayrshire, three Brown Swiss, two Milking Shorthorn and 22 Holstein lots for an overall sale average of $2,201 on 37 lots. Sales $1,200 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Dan Schweigert, Tremont, Ill. Illini Blackstone Thyme3-ET, heifer calf 3 mos............. $3,000 (University of Illinois, Urbana, Ill.) David Jordan, Clinton, Ill. Holbric Justice Camera, heifer calf 10 mos................... 1,800 (Adam Olbrich, Harvard, Ill.) Brett M. Yoder, Congerville, Ill. Kilgus Sulton Cloe, heifer calf 3 mos............................. 1,200 (Kilgus Dairy, Fairbury, Ill.)
Junior Awards Available
Throughout the year, awards for shows and production and judging contests are provided by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) at events specifically for Jersey juniors. For junior shows at county, district, and state levels, the AJCA will provide ribbons for the first, second, and third place animals, plus a Grand Champion rosette. In addition to the rosette, a special award is provided for the Grand Champion at state fairs and AJCA-designated regional shows. Awards are also provided for showmanship contests exclusively for Jersey juniors. Awards must be requested annually. Contact the AJCA Communication Department, 614/861-3636, ext. 334, at least two weeks in advance of the event. Regretfully, requests made within two weeks of the show date cannot be filled.
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Bw Blackstone Giletta ET626-ET, heifer calf 4 mos...... 7,000 (Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif.) Mike and Ellen Glynn, Kokomo, Miss. Dutch Hollow Jevon Melinda 822-ET, heifer calf 8 mos.... 6,400 (Paul C. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.) Dutch Hollow Farm, Schodack Landing, N.Y. Mvf Dale Junes Jace 1563, heifer calf 7 mos.............. 6,000 (Erika D. Rhein, Pine Grove, Pa.) Steven T. Wetmore, Mount Ulla, N.C. Bk/Dk Louie Julianna, heifer calf 6 mos........................ 5,500 (Bk/Dk Syndicate, Byron, N.Y.) Bk/Dk Syndicate, Byron, N.Y. Dupat Jevon 5557-ET, heifer calf 11 mos...................... 5,000 (Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc., Hilmar, Calif.) Scotch View Farms, Stamford, N.Y. Vantage Jevon Menilla, bred heifer 17 mos................... 4,200 (Vantage Jerseys, Mercer, Pa.) D & E Jerseys, Hilmar, Calif. Hi-Land Impuls Fish, bred heifer 18 mos....................... 4,100 (Greg and David Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y.) William P. and Debra Grammer, Sebring, Ohio Scotch View Jacinto Zelda, bred heifer 17 mos............. 4,000 (Scotch View Farms, Stamford, N.Y.) Harvey Metzger and Eric Metzger, Larchwood, Iowa Longview Jevon Bobbijo-ET, heifer calf 11 mos............. 3,900 (Timothy and Patricia Everett, Sharon Springs, N.Y.) Erika D. Rhein, Pine Grove, Pa. Nobledale Dale Desiree, heifer calf 7 mos................... 3,800 (Maria J. Noble, Gillett, Pa.) Thomas P. Connolly, Winter Haven, Fla. Dutch Hollow Jacinto Dill-ET, bred heifer 14 mos........ 3,750 (Karin C. Couch, Schodack Landing, N.Y.) Greg and David Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y. Highlawn Impuls Patty, heifer calf 11 mos................... 3,700 (High Lawn Farm, Lee, Mass.) Heartland Jerseys, Seneca, Kan. Tjf/Lee Action Mamme 844-ET, heifer calf 7 mos...... 3,700 (Tjf/Lee Syndicate, Booneville, Miss.) Robert D. Kauffman, Shreve, Ohio Lawtons Iatola Floppy, bred heifer 24 mos.................. 3,600 (Timothy Lawton, Newark Valley, N.Y.) Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc., Hilmar, Calif. Shan-Mar Dale Frazzled-ET, heifer calf 6 mos............ 3,400 (Mark and Shannon Gardner, Dayton, Pa.) W. Jason and Lori J. Hoyt, Hartford, N.Y. Vanfel Jacinto Beauteous-ET, heifer calf 10 mos......... 3,400 (Vanderfeltz Jerseys, Lawton, Pa.) Carl S. Kirchdoerfer, Cape Girardeau, Mo. Fairway Redwood Lennda, heifer calf 9 mos............... 3,250 (Fairway Jerseys, Crockett, Va.) Norse Star Jerseys, Westby, Wis. Ahlem Jacinto Caprice 19826, bred heifer 19 mos...... 3,200 (William Ahlem, Jr., Hilmar, Calif.)
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REPORT OF EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Jersey Business Remains Strong Excerpts from the report of Neal Smith, Executive Secretary of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey, Inc. (AJCA, NAJ) at the 141st annual meeting of the AJCA on July 4, 2009, in Syracuse, N.Y.
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here has been a lot said about the dairy economy and where we are, not just in the U. S., but with the world economic situation. “Many breeders have expressed their amazement that we are doing as well as we are,” continued Smith. “I will admit, I share some of that wonder.” “Today, I want to talk about why we are doing so well as a breed and an association.” “We are living the results of decades of hard work to develop the Jersey business,” said Neal Smith at the conclusion of his report to the membership of the AJCA. “The credit belongs to so many people—Jersey owners, the elected leadership, association employees, industry professionals at all levels—who have worked so hard for so long to improve and promote the Jersey cow and create equitable markets for her milk.” Structure and Design of Programs “We are benefitting today from the structure of our core programs and high enrollment levels.” (Chart 1) The structure of AJCA programs—especially REAP— have contributed to our growth in program enrollment. Some of the largest growth from the program has been in registrations and Equity participation. It was well documented the great year that 2008 was for the Jersey breed. Highlights included: • Registrations surpassed all expectations, setting an all-time record (19.2% increase over 2007); • Production on over 78,000 records also set new records. First time the breed average was over a ton of cheese (2,003 lbs.); • Participation in all major services at or near-record levels; and • The AJCA operated in the black. Smith then reported on the first six months of 2009. Through June 30, registrations are 8% higher than the same time frame as 2008. Cows on performance programs are up 8% as well. REAP herds are showing a 6% increase over the first six months in 2008. The appraisal team has scored over 10% more cows in the first half of the year. “We are on pace for another great year.” Breed Performance and Fitness Trait Advancements In the next year, the Jersey breed will have a base change. Smith talked of some of the advancements that the breed is seeing in fitness traits and production. Changes can be seen in cows born from 2000 to 2005, showing more milk (+682 lbs.), fat (+36 lbs.) and protein (+31 lbs.) production. “We have made good progress in (continued to page 33)
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ADDRESS OF THE AJCA PRESIDENT
Growing The Jersey Breed Together Address of David R. Chamberlain, President to the 141 st Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association, July 4, 2009, Syracuse, N.Y.
a breed organization that we be part of this dialogue and contribute to the process toward solution. Your board of directors has thoughtfully considered the options out there. I would suggest that merely being against any s we call the annual meeting of the program is not enough. We must offer American Jersey Cattle Association solutions as well. Much of our growth as (AJCA) to order, I want to welcome you a breed, has come at the expense of the to New York State. By now you have average cow. The Jersey cow is not the realized New York is much culprit in the U. S. over more than Manhattan, supply nor should she be Wall Street, and New the victim in a solution York City. Agriculture is either. a $4.5 billion business We have been on a and we are the number path of growth for several three state for dair y. years. Our AJCA mission Naturally, the Jersey statement says it so well, Journal did a wonderful “To improve and promote job of showcasing our the Jersey breed of cattle, New York dairy state and to increase the value Jersey breeders who are of and demand for Jersey an important part of this m i l k a n d f o r J e r s ey state’s economy. cattle.” It is an extreme We are constantly privilege to welcome our developing the tools to international guests from accomplish this mission. the World Jersey Cattle The 2009-2010 Board of Directors of the American Jersey Cattle Association. Last year we star ted Bureau. Dana and I were Front row, from left: Neal Smith, Executive Secretary; David Chamberlain, learning about genomics, fortunate to meet many of President; Jim VanBuskirk, Vice President; David Norman; Ralph Frerichs; (back now a part of a genetic row): Wes Snow; Jerry Spielman, Chair of the Breed Improvement Committee; you last year in Jersey and Rick Doran, Chair of the Development Committee; Bill Grammer, Chair of the evaluation. We must ask it is great to see you again Finance Committee; Chris Sorenson; Charles Steer; and Robin Denniston-Keller. ourselves how can we in the U. S. increase the genomic Not pictured Paula Wolf and James Quist, Chair of the Registration Committee. It is my responsibility information on our Jersey to report on the state of our breed in all sectors around the globe. Today herd? We simply must accelerate our association this morning. The AJCA we face what is being called the worst rate of genetic gain. We are currently is in very good shape indeed. We have dairy crisis in U. S. history. Strong U. re-evaluating our JPI formula with experienced two record breaking years S. dairy production, weakened demand the help of Dr. Ron Pearson as to how in 2007 and 2008 and can all be very both here and abroad have our industry we can improve it and make it more proud of our accomplishments: over in distress. How long this crisis continues relevant for our breeders in today’s dairy 94,000 registrations with 1,150 herds and is anyone’s guess. Dairy economists are environment. 128,000 cows enrolled in our performance now predicting fourth quarter 2009 or In 2008 we saw the release of programs. into 2010 before we see much recovery. JerseyLink, tying your on-farm software Production of our Jersey cow is at an Who would have guessed a year ago we to that of the association. This has greatly all-time high at 18,457 lbs. milk, 847 would be discussing supply management increased the value of JerseyMate on the lbs. fat, and 660 lbs. protein. Equity programs for our industry? farm particularly in large commercial investment in National All-Jersey Inc. In our free market system, we responded herds. Ask your staff how you could be exceeds $596,000. Our Jersey Marketing to all of the positive signals in 2007 using these new tools on your dairy. Like Service continued its success with over and poured on the fuel for increased David fighting Goliath, we must use the $9 million in sales last year. Total semen production. Now as we apply the brakes, tools we have and play the game our way sales, a true indication of breed growth we respond again to the market signals to be successful. reached 2.8 million units in 2008. All of trying to bring supply and demand into Finally let me say it is a pleasure to be this and more good news is documented balance. We may in fact over correct and with you here in Syracuse. Jersey people in your annual report (insert in the June see record high milk prices again. All of have an infectious optimism that is so 2008 Jersey Journal). Kudos to our staff this volatility has us talking about supply needed in our industry today. Let’s grow for their hard work and professionalism management programs. It is important as our breed together.
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in making this happen. As we gathered for this meeting a year ago, we faced escalating input cost on our dairies. Fuel, feed and fertilizer were going up at a breathtaking pace. At the same time, we had strong dairy prices spurred on by robust demand domestically and abroad. Dairy margins were tight but manageable. Last fall’s collapse of the financial markets was felt
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ADDRESS OF THE NAJ PRESIDENT
The Jersey: Stronger and More Focused Address of James Ahlem, President to the 51st Annual Meeting of National AllJersey Inc., July 2, 2009, Syracuse, N.Y.
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would like to thank all of you for your support of National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ). It has been a very difficult year, not only for dairy, but for everyone. It is very easy to whine, cry, and point fingers but USJersey has much to be optimistic about. These are tough times, but we have been here before and will be again. The positive thing is the Jersey always seems to come out stronger and more focused after each cycle.
Consumer Demand There is a push by consumers more than ever, for a high-quality, healthful food at a reasonable cost. The California Milk Advisory Board has done research showing consumers are willing to pay more for higher nutritional milk, which means more solids. Sounds like Jersey milk to me. I mentioned this fact to our chairman of
advantage for the last couple of years and it continues to be more relevant all the time. As we have said in the past, the Jersey cow is the solution for many of the problems the dairy industry now faces in the environmental arena. Queen of Quality® Label We have seen just the tip of the iceberg. Our new logo already has strong name recognition. This p r og r a m h a s g r e a t potential to help our customers looking for a niche market that can get them away from the traditional milk pricing arena. NAJ has the ability to provide information to those producers looking to do something different and to do so with Jersey milk. It also puts the face of the Jersey cow back into the advertising arena as a high-quality, nutritious product.
Why Stronger? NAJ has always been focused on the most important aspect of the Jersey cow: her highcomponent, quality milk. We have been successful in marketing and promoting The Success of this advantage. I have The 2009-2010 Board of Directors of National All-Jersey Inc. Front row, from left: Dave National All-Jersey been fortunate to serve on Endres, President; James Huffard, Vice President; Marion Barlass, Norman Martin, and Erick Metzger, General Manager. Second row, from left: Neal Smith, Executive Secretary As a Board we the National Dairy Board and Chief Executive Officer; David Chamberlain, AJCA President; Mike Wickstrom; continually look at and Dairy Management Kelvin Moss; Rick Doran; John Kokoski; Bill Grammer; and Calvin Graber. how we measure this. Inc., (DMI) and be a part the California Milk Advisory Board, who Looking at participation in our programs, of a quickly changing industry. milks a different cow, and he said “you especially in these economic times, I am One of the most important projects that still have to be able to fill the bucket.” My amazed that we continue to see growth. We DMI is working on is the Nutrient Rich reply was in California the bucket is already are definitely heading in the right direction. Foods Coalition which is striving to keep overflowing on the ground. He just shrugged The key to our success has been to focus dairy in the federal dietary guidelines. The his shoulders and smiled which I took as on our mission statement “To increase the goal is to move dairy to four servings a agreement from him without saying so. value and demand for Jersey milk and to day and at the least keep it at three. There promote ‘Equity’ in milk pricing.” is a push to base guidelines on what not New Products These 16 words are what really set us to eat based on calories, which would The health and f itness industry is apart from all other breed organizations. exclude almost all dairy. The need is to driving a tremendous amount of dairy I would like to thank our past leadership look at the total nutrient package of a food research because of the demand for protein. for being so innovative before innovation and in this case dairy can’t be beat. Milk Chocolate milk is now being promoted as became popular. Even more importantly, I products are high in protein and other the ultimate recovery beverage to drink thank our breeders for opening their wallets solids which make them so necessary after working out. There are also fortified and supporting everything that NAJ does. in nutrition of growing children and drinks such as muscle milk being used in In closing I want to thank all you for your maintenance of good health in adults. And gyms across the country. Again, what kind support and encouragement for the last 15 what milk is highest in these healthful of milk offers the highest protein and solids years. I especially want to thank the staff benefits? Jersey of course! for consumers concerned about fitness? at USJersey. They are the most dedicated We have been told that Jersey milk is Jersey of course. group of people that I have ever worked not good because it has too much fat. Well, with. They are the heart and soul of our fat can be removed and what is left is a Sustainability organization and more importantly they are product with nutritional benefits that most I have talked about this tremendous my friends. processors have to fortify to get. august 2009
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REPORT OF NAJ GENERAL MANAGER
What a Difference a Year Makes Excerpts from the report of Erick Metzger, General Manager of National All-Jersey Inc., at the 51st Annual Meeting of National All-Jersey Inc., on July 2, 2009, in Syracuse, N.Y.
when there were high milk prices, but the export market still continued to grow. This significant growth trend for the U.S. dairy industry shows the effect the rapid loss of the market has had on our milk prices.
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Where is the relief for producers? Unfortunately, price relief will not be as swift and significant as the industry would like to see. The Class III futures prices show a $14.00/cwt. milk price by the end of 2009. In the later part of 2010, Class III futures stand at $16.00/cwt. Class IV futures price draw even to the Class III price by the middle of 2010. With butter and nonfat dry milk future prices, there is a light at the end of the very dark tunnel, but it is not as bright as producers would want to see it at the present moment. Butter futures show a steady increase through this year and next, peaking at $1.60/lb. in January 2011. Nonfat dry milk, which is currently priced at $.90/ lb. in the cash market, have futures prices by mid-year in 2010 between $1.20 and $1.30/lb. The anticipation for the increase in commodity futures prices is strong, but it will continue to take time to rebound.
very year, when analyzing this June against last June, the same comment can be made: what a difference a year makes. The past year demonstrated differences once again, as there have been significant changes since June 2008. When comparing milk prices from 2008 to what dairy producers are experiencing today, the 2009 price is consistently running $6.00 to $8.00 less per hundredweight. What happened to reduce the milk price? One thing that didn’t happen was a great increase in milk supply. The month-tomonth milk production in 2008 compared to 2009 shows the overall 2009 production is 0.2 to 0.3 percent below last year. What did happen was a steep reduction in exports so far in 2009, shown in the chart below. Following steady growth from 1996 to 2008, including an increase from 5.7% to 10.8% of milk solids in the past five years, exports have dropped to 8.0% this year. Imports, however, have remained fairly stable throughout this time. In 1999, imports were at 3.9% of milk solids, increased to a high of 4.6% in 2005, and have declined to 3.7% year-to-date in 2009. If the all-milk price is evaluated along with export and import information, it would show exports increase when the U.S. milk prices decrease. But it would also show exports also increase even when the U.S. milk price increases. In some years export growth wasn’t as significant
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What is being done in the short-term to support producers? Currently there are a lot of projects ongoing in the industry and with Cooperatives Working Together (CWT). The most recent CWT buyout took approximately103,000 total animals and there is discussion and expectation that a second buyout will be announced this year. (Editor’s note: Later that week, on July 10, 2009, CWT announced its second herdretirement of 2009.) Another short-term help is the Dairy
Export Incentive Program made available to exporters. The incentive plan runs on a fiscal year of July 1 to June 30, so this year it had a short window to export products. However, products were moved using the program, most significantly the 45 million lbs. of nonfat dry milk. The plan has the potential to move about 1.7 billion lbs. of milk annually. The Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) payments continue to help supplement milk checks. MILC payments peaked at over $2.00 per hundredweight in March 2009 and are projected to continue through April next year. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has been asked to increase the support price for cheese and nonfat dry milk on a temporary basis for July, August and September. The increase would be 6 cents on cheese (block and barrel), and 4 cents on nonfat dry milk. Secretary Vilsack has not released his decision on this issue, but the request is being considered. What is being done long-term to aid producers? Quite frankly, anything of significance will not happen until the 2012 Farm Bill. Producers, processors and marketers have reached a consensus that the industry must start working now to draft the programs that will provide significant changes for the dairy industry. Then the ideas must be prepared for consideration for the 2012 Farm Bill. Nevertheless, the big question is still can the industry reach a consensus? There are regional differences between producers along with producer and processor differences. The 2012 Farm Bill will be a long, (continued to page 32)
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hard road as it has been in the past. What is NAJ doing to assist producers? First off, what is NAJ not going to do? NAJ will not support programs that have not first had a vigorous economic analysis. There are going to be ideas for programs that appear sound, but we cannot put our effort into supporting them until their economic effect is known. NAJ’s flagship success in the dairy industry was the implementation and adoption of multiple component pricing. The reason it was successful, and still succeeds today, is because it is economically viable for both producers and processors. The organization will be involved as plans and programs are developed, but NAJ will support only those that are economically sound and meet our mission statement. So, what is NAJ doing to help producers? NAJ and AJCA continue to educate the industry about Jersey economics. The California Department of Food and Agri-
culture (CDFA) cost of production survey remains one of our most useful pieces of information. CDFA is required by state law to monitor milk production costs in the state of California. CDFA’s data shows that in 2008 Jerseys had a net income of $2.30 per hundredweight, while Holsteins had a net loss of 12 cents a hundredweight as shown on page 30. As tough as things are today, could you as a producer imagine trying to weather this storm following a loss on every hundredweight produced in 2008? NAJ continues to work hard to get this information out to fellow dairy industry members and allied industry representatives. NAJ has also spent the past five years hammering the importance of Jersey productive life and efficiency. The Jersey cow will produce 410 lbs. more fat in her lifetime and 110 lbs. more protein than the Holstein cow. The Jersey’s efficiency has become even more important as the feed prices sky rocketed last year. The Jersey produces 43 more pounds of cheese per ton of dry matter consumed compared to the Holstein. Both of these figures are demostrated below.
Producers understand efficiency when discussing production per ton of dry matter, however consumers and retailers do not. Carbon footprint is another measure of efficiency that is becoming critically important as consumers and retailers want to demonstrate their commitment to more sustainable food. NAJ has funded a research study at Washington State University to compare the carbon footprint of Jerseys to Holsteins. The results are expected later this year and are anticipated to be favorable to Jerseys. A push and promotion to retailers and consumers will begin when the study is completed. Along the lines of consumers and retailers, one year ago we introduced the Queen of Quality® logo. We are pleased to announce we have 13 distributors from 11 states that have signed on to use this All-Jersey label. Thank you for your support with NAJ programs. There is no doubt that next year in Portland, Oregon, the statement will once again be made, ‘What a difference a year makes.’
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these traits, but is it enough?” questioned Smith. “Genetically, we have made good progress.” Productive life for the Jersey breed is still strong and somatic cell score is projected to stay even with current values. However, the breed is losing ground with fertility and d a u g h t e r p r eg n a n cy rates. (Chart 2) “I don’t like talking about negative things,” said Smith. “I think you need to know this so we can focus more on these traits.” Genetic changes by appraisal traits have seen considerable gains. Improvements have been made in udder traits, specifically udder depth, cleft, and teat placement. “We are breeding a better cow,” explained Smith. “We are making progress with production and we are North American Cheese Awards will be announced in the September issue of Jersey Journal.
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seeing improvements in udder traits at the same time. The Jersey Continues to Standout “You hear a lot about comparing breeds,” Smith said to the crowd. “One of our favorite sources of information is the California Cost of Production study.” (Chart 3 on page 27) “Though there are many ways to interpret data, Jerseys still have many advantages over other breeds in different regions and different management styles.” Goals for 2010 Smith shared with the membership the 2010 goals for the Jersey organizations. The goals established by the board of directors and AJCA staff are based on a three year average for the 2010 calendar year.
Registrations 90,000 Transfers 25,000 Performance program cows 150,000 Journal advertising (pgs.) 575 Equity fees $650,000 JMS gross sales $12.5 million
“We are constantly looking at these goals and making adjustments to them,” said Smith. “We are a very goal-oriented organization and feel these goals are attainable over the next two years.” In summary, Smith told the room full of AJCA members, staff, and guests, “Thank you for your continued loyalty and support of the USJersey organizations.” “Right now it’s tough, but it certainly will get better. The facts show we are better off milking and owning Jersey cows than any other breed of dairy cows. The more Jersey genetics you have, the better results you will receive.”
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AJCA-NAJ Award Ceremonies Dr. Ronald E. Pearson
Ahlem Farms Partnership and Mr. Ed Fisher
Award for Meritorious Service
Master Breeder Award
“Tonight we are celebrating a presentation of perhaps our most prestigious award—The Master Breeder. It is being awarded to a collaboration of very talented and gifted group of people—Bill and Carolyn Ahlem, Sabino Ahlem Herrera, and Mr. Ed Fisher." James Quist, AJCA Director
“ A h l e m Fa r m s Partnership is the story of many people who have a shared passion to capitalize on the potential and added value that Registered Jerseys have always provided the U. S. dairy industry with. Accepting the Master Breeder plaque from AJCA Director Certainly the most James Quist, right, are Sabino Ahlem Herrera and Bill and valuable thing that Carolyn Ahlem. brings us all together tonight is the Jersey cow. But God has given us an even greater asset—that is those that are connected to the Jersey cow. It is very humbling for us to stand here tonight and accept this award. My prayer is that the Jersey breed continues to prosper and those that come in contact with the Jersey breed prosper as well.” Mr. Bill Ahlem
Dr. Robert C. and Helene Z. Dreisbach Distinguished Service Award
AJCA Director Craig Rhein presents Helene Dreisbach with
the AJCA Distinguished Service Award. Accepting the award with her are daughters, Carol Greathouse, Patty Stroup, and two of her grandchildren, Megan and Michael Stroup.
“When I gave Doc a Jersey heifer 40 years ago, I never dreamed one little cow would make so many friends for us and give us so many opportunities. I can’t imagine we are receiving an honor for just doing something we have loved to do all of our lives. This Jersey community has truly been a blessing in our lives.” Helene Dreisbach
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Dr. Ronald Pearson, recipient of the
Award for Meritorious Service, and his wife, Joanne, receive the award from NAJ Vice President James Huffard.
“Dr. Pearson took what we intuitively knew about type and developed a tool that we could use on a daily basis. He placed a dollar value on the type traits and showed us we could breed more profitable cattle by focusing on those traits that had the greatest impact on the bottom line. It was revolutionary at the time. His ability to take complicated genetic evaluations and apply them to every day use for dairy producers, is just one of his admirable traits. James Huffard, NAJ Vice President “There is less difference among Registered and commercial Jersey breeders as to what their interest is with breeding cattle. The main interest to both groups is to make money with a profitable animal. I think once we get to the point that we can start trying to improve animals based on their economic impact, everyone is going to be further ahead. . . . The basic concept of building a market for your product and then developing cows so they are more profitable in that market has been as good a plan of business that any organization can have.
Dr. Ron Pearson
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Kimberly Clauss
Eric Daggett
Young Jersey Breeder Award
Young Jersey Breeder Award
“I have been blessed to grow up in the Jersey breed, travelling to conventions, and going through 4-H. I have had many great experiences in this industry. There are many wonderful opportunities to have in the dairy industry. We have an amazing industry and an amazing cow that started it all. Thank you!”
“I never thought I would be standing here to accept this award. I started in the dairy industry seven years ago and it has been tough many times. But there are a lot of people to thank for helping me—mostly Reg McDonald. Thanks to the American Jersey Cattle Association for making this experience available to young breeders like me.”
Kimberly Clauss, Hilmar, Calif., accepts her Young Jersey Breeders Award from AJCA Director James Quist.
AJCA Director Libby Bleakney presents the Young Jersey Breeder award to Eric Daggett, Derby, Vt.
Roger and Cathleen Alexander Young Jersey Breeder Award
Jerome and Kate Hardy Young Jersey Breeder Award
“Thank you to everyone that
made this possible for us: The American Jersey Cattle Association, Pennsylvania Jersey breeders and our two sons, Tucker and Sterling. Without them working with Kate and I at home, we wouldn’t have been able to accomplish all that we have. Thanks!” AJCA Director Craig Rhein, right, presents the Young Jersey Breeder Award to Kate and Jake Hardy, Belleville, Pa., and their sons, Tucker and Sterling.
Ron and Nicolle Wussow Young Jersey Breeder Award
“There are so many people to thank. Thank you to the AJCA for the award. Thank you to our parents for their love and suppor t and thank you to the late Tom Noble for helping me get my start in the Jersey business.” Roger and Cathleen Alexander and their children, Zachary, Sarah and Shelby, accept the Young Jersey Breeder award from AJCA Director Craig Rhein.
Shari and Dan Strickhouser Young Jersey Breeder Award
“Sixteen years ago when I purchased my first Jersey, I was looking to add profitability to my business. Breeding Jerseys has brought me so much more. I have found success in being able to do something I love. I am proud to be a Jersey breeder. ” Young Jersey Breeder Award recipient Shari Strickhouser and her husband Dan, recieve their award from AJCA Director Chris Sorenson.
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“Thank you to the American Jersey Cattle Association for sponsoring this award. Thank you to the Wisconsin Jersey Association for nominating us. It is quite an honor. We are looking forward to heifers we are breeding at home to start doing well and lead us into the future.” Young Jersey Breeder Award winners Ron and Nicolle Wussow accept their award from AJCA Director Chris Sorenson, right. Also pictured are their children Kaila and Collin Wussow.
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ORGANIZATION NEWS
Summary of June AJCA, NAJ Board Meetings
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he summer meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. Boards of Directors were held June 30 through July 1, 2009 at the DoubleTree Hotel. Actions taken are summarized. AJCA-NAJ-AJSC Finances The audited financial reports for 2008 as published in the Annual Report (June issue) were approved, showing: • AJCA revenues of $2,643,232 and expenditures of $2,494,769, for net income from operations before the All American and other income and expense) of $148,463, with AJCA net assets at December 31 of $1,345,751; • NAJ revenues of $615,855 and expenditures of $480,413, for net income from operations before other income and expense of $135,442, with net assets at December 31 of $867,576; and • All-Jersey Sales Corporation (Jersey Marketing Service) revenues of $407,103 and expenditures of $433,071, for net loss from operations before other income and expense of $25,968. Combined revenue for AJCA-NAJAJSC for the first five months of 2009 is below budget by 6%, and combined expenses are below budget by 11%. Financial statements through May 31, 2009 were reviewed and approved, reporting net income for all companies of $210,042. Registration In situations where Canadian sellers are unwilling to complete transfers of registration certificates to U.S. buyers, animals will be recorded in the AJCA Herd Register through the Genetic Recovery program with the GR prefix and the breeder’s prefix omitted from the animal’s registration name. Animals entered in the AJCA Herd Register through the Genetic Recovery program will be required to have the Recorded (current) Owner verified as the animal’s Breeder in order to carry a listed Breeder on record. In cases where the breeder cannot be verified, the Breeder shall be listed as “unknown.” Breed Improvement Progress of work to update Jersey Performance Index TM in conjunction august 2009
Resolution on Raising Standards for Nonfat Solids in Fluid Milk Adopted by the Board of Directors, National All-Jersey Inc., June 30, 2009 Adopted by the Board of Directors, American Jersey Cattle Association, July 1, 2009
After discussing the economic challenges facing dairy producers across the United States, the National All-Jersey Inc. Board of Directors has decided to aggressively support efforts to raise fluid milk standards. Currently, the state of California requires a minimum of 8.7% solids-not-fat in whole fluid milk, while the rest of the United States only requires a minimum of 8.25% solids-not-fat. Extending California’s minimum nonfat solids standards to all U.S. retail fluid milk will accomplish the following. • Using condensed skim milk to meet higher solids-not-fat standards will lead to less nonfat dry milk being produced, which in turn will require less Commodity Credit Corporation purchases of excess nonfat dry milk • Consumers will be provided more protein and calcium in each glass of milk, giving them more nutrition and better taste. • Standards for fluid milk will be uniform across the country, giving consumers a more consistent product. The Board believes that increasing demand is the key to equalizing the imbalance between milk supply and product demand. Raising fluid milk standards creates more demand for milk solids while giving consumers a more consistent, more nutritious product. National All-Jersey Inc. will coordinate efforts on behalf of the Jersey organizations with industry partners to implement higher standards. with the January 2010 base change was reviewed. Genomic testing activity was reviewed. Rules were approved for offering genotyping services to international customers for a fee of $350 per animal. Jersey Journal Advertising Prices for banner advertising on the Jersey Journal Online were established: prime advertising spots with links to external websites, $200; and box ads along side of web page, $150. The rate covers a two-week posting on the site. Research Advisory Committee Dr. Duane Norman was re-appointed for a five-year term on the AJCA Research Advisory Committee. Dr. Francis L. Fluharty, The Ohio State University, was appointed for a five-year term, filling the vacancy of Dr. Leonard Bull.
National All-Jersey Inc. Staff reported on activities ranging from testifying at the producer-handler Federal Order Hearing in May, to developments in the All-Jersey® and Queen of Quality® brand programs, to providing support for individuals producers analyzing alternative milk market opportunities.
NAJ General Manager Erick Metzger presented testimony on behalf of NAJ at the Federal Order Hearing in May. NAJ’s position of exempting the first three million pounds of own-farm milk for processors was a middle-of-the-road proposal. Post-hearing briefs are due July 17, with a recommended decision expected in October. The U.S. Off ice of Patents and Trademarks issued a certif icate of registration for the Queen of Quality® mark on May 19. Four new All-Jersey® distributors have been enrolled since the March meeting. The Board discussed supply management plans at length. The staff was asked to draft a resolution on raising the minimum standards for fluid milk (see box, above), which was subsequently adopted by unanimous vote of the Board. (This resolution was forwarded to the AJCA directors for their consideration on the following day, at which time it was also adopted by unanimous vote.) Jersey Marketing Service reported sales through June 15 of $3,207,264 on 2,140 lots, for a general average of $1,498.72. This included 1,008 animals sold at public (continued from page 44)
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TalkJersey Contest Winners Announced
Fifteen junior members of the American Jersey Cattle Association displayed impressive depth of breed knowledge and engaging presentation styles at the fourth national Jersey youth public speaking contest, TalkJersey. The contest, offering cash awards sponsored by ABS Global Inc., De Forest, Wis., was held on July 2, 2009, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Syracuse, N.Y., the second day of the 141st Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association. There were entries in all four of the contest’s age divisions. Contestants could speak about any topic related to Jersey cattle or Jersey milk, including current affairs and dairy industry trends. Presentations were scored on content and organization (25 points), language and voice (10 points), presentation (5 points), and total effectiveness (5 points). Each contestant received written evaluations from each member of the judging panel. There was one entry in the audio-visual presentation division. It was the second year for the category. Videos or narrated PowerPoints produced and presented by the contestant on Jersey-specific topics were eligible. Rankings in each division were as follows. Division I (7-10 years) 1. Sawyer Whitenight, Stillwater, Pa., “Learning from Jerseys” 2. Ashley Durma, Middletown, N.Y., “Cow Feeds” 3. Jaydyn Isiminger, Union City, Pa., “Owning Jerseys” 4. Katarina Emerica, Mooers, N.Y., “Jersey Registration” Division II (11-13 years) 1. Laura Lesher, Bernville, Pa., “Food and Milk Safety” 2. Mitchell Endres, Lodi, Wis., “REAP” 3. Andrew Theobald, Waymart, Pa.,
Sawyer Whitenight, Stillwater, Pa., took first place in Division I of the 2009 TalkJersey competition with his speech, Learning from Jerseys. Taking second place was Ashley Durma, Middletown, N.Y., and fourth in the division was Katarina Emerich, Mooers, N.Y. National Jersey Queen Kristin Hogan presented the youth with their awards.
“Let’s Fill in the Gaps” 4. Ben Grammer, Sebring, Ohio, “Three A Day The Jersey Way!” Division III (14-16 years) 1. Tucker Hardy, Belleville, Pa., “Change and the Jersey Cow” 2. Sydney Endres, Lodi, Wis., “Queen of All Breeds” 3. Jaylene Lesher, Bernville, Pa., “Jersey Registration” 4. Billy Grammer, Sebring, Ohio, “The Brightest Star in the Sky” 5. Allison Frerichs, LaGrange, Texas, “Jersey Profitability” Division IV (17-20 years) 1. Tyler Boyd, Parrottsville, Tenn., “The Future of Jerseys in an rBSTfree Market” Audio-Visual Presentation (all ages) 1. Logan Karchner, Nescopeck, Pa., “Jerseys & Genomics” In addition to the cash awards, each participant received award certificates and a gift from the American Jersey Cattle Association. Contest judges for Division I and II were Janet VanBuskirk, Carleton, Mich., and Dawn Houppert, North Syracuse, N.Y. Participants in Divisions III and IV were evaluated by the team of Suzanne
Laura Lesher, Bernville, Pa., seated right, took top honors in Division II for her speech titled “Food and Milk Safety” at the 2009 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings in Syracuse, N.Y. Placing second through fourth in the division were Mitchell Endres, front left; Andrew Theobald, back right; and Ben Grammer, back left. Presenting the youth with their awards was National Jersey Queen Kristin Hogan.
Five youth competed in Division III of TalkJersey. Taking first place was Tucker Hardy, Belleville, Pa., front right, with his speech Change and the Jersey Cow. Placing second through fifth were: Sydney Endres, front left; Jaylene Lesher, back second from right; Billy Grammer, second from left, and Allison Frerichs, far left. National Jersey Queen Kristin Hogan presented the their cash awards and plaques.
Le Feuvre, Trinity, Isle of Jersey, UK, and Lynda Lehr, Canastota, N.Y. TalkJersey is an initiative of the national Jersey youth development program, which is supported by 10% of the gross of the annual National Heifer Sale and generous contributions from Jersey breeders and allied industry. The next contest will be held during the 2010 AJCA Annual Meeting, to be hosted by the Oregon Jersey breeders in Portland, Ore.
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The Tracy Stiles Family Janet, Bobby, and Jessica Stiles J.R. Hess, Farm Manager Tennessee Jersey youth, Tyler Boyd, Parrotsville, captured the judges attention with his speech about “The Future of Jerseys in an rBST-free Market” in Division IV of TalkJersey.
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In the second year of the Audio-Visual Presentation division, Logan Karchner, Nescopeck, Pa., took home top honors with his PowerPoint presentation entitled “Jerseys & Genomics.”
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AJCA-NAJ Board Meetings (continued from page 37)
Retiring Directors from the AJCA and NAJ Boards
auction for an average of $1,635.42. Eight fall sales have been booked in addition to the 52nd Pot O’Gold Sale and The All American Jersey Sale, November 7 and 8 in Louisville, Ky. Next Meetings The AJCA Board will meet November 5 and 6, 2009 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Louisville, Ky. The NAJ Board will meet November 6 at the same location.
Benefit Auction Adds $18,170 for Jersey Research
The interest was high, and bidding lively at the seventh AJCC Research Foundation Benefit Auction, held July 2 at Silver Spring Farms in Syracuse, N.Y. Eleven lots of Jersey artwork and memorability were sold by auctioneer Lynn Lee, Smyrna, Tenn., with another 13 items offered in the first-ever silent auction. Total proceeds were $18,170. The high selling item, at $3,050, was a limited edition Royal Copenhagen Jersey Cow, cast for the 75th anniversary of the Danish Jersey Cattle Society and rarely found outside of Denmark. Dr. Duane and Roslyn Norman, Fulton, Md., donated the ceramic artwork, which was purchased by Walter and Kathryn Christ, Metamora, Ill. Prices, donors and buyers for the balance of the auction items were: McKenna sculpture of La Vaque dé Jèrri (The Cow of Jersey), donated by the Royal Jersey Agricultural & Horticultural Society, $2,400 to Wickstrom Jersey Farm, Hilmar, Calif.; reproduction of AJCC Type Classification Score Card from 193839 from the AJCA archives, $2,600 to Ahlem Farms Partnership, Hilmar, Calif; Hetherington Jerseys horn chain with engraved lock, anonymous donor, $2,500 to Fred Petzold, Hamilton, Ohio; Jersey Bulletin tattoo kit, $650 to Ahlem Farms Partnership; Hand-carved basswood Jersey cows and bull, all donated by Dr. John Wilk, Raleigh, N.C., one purchased for $1,100 by Brentwood Farm, Orland, Calif., and the other two for $1,000 each by D & E Jerseys, Hilmar, Calif.; Meridale Farms pint milk bottle with 1935 farm sale catalog, donated by David Parkinson, Canal Winchester, Ohio, purchased for $550 by Fred Petzold; Brigham Farm quart milk bottle with pint bottle from Sibley Farms Jersey Creamline Milk, also donated by David Parkinson, $325 by Shenandoah Farm, Boonsboro, Md.; and four c. 1940 Jersey Creamline milk glasses from the Lawrence Page 44
Retiring board members (from left) Bob Stryk, Texas, Craig Rhein, Pa., and Libby Bleakney, Maine, were recognized for six years of service to the American Jersey Cattle Association board of directors at the organization’s annual meeting, July 4.
Gardiner estate, $1,200 from Benny and Janice Rector, Hilmar, Calif. The top bid in the silent auction was $825 from David and Dana Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y., for a pocket knife with the advertising slogan, “Jerseys Have All The Extras” from the AJCA’s collection. Second-high seller was a picturesque tea towel from Jersey Island donated by David Brandau, Wilton, Wis., brought $200 from Larry Place, Perry, Mich. Other items in the silent auction came from Neal Smith and Cari Wolfe of the AJCA staff, plus the Gardiner Estate. These were purchased by Roger Trewhella, United Kingdom; C. A. Russell, Hilmar, Calif.; Bill and Debra Grammer, Sebring, Ohio; the Susina Family, Elkhorn, Wis.; Lynn Lee; Derrick Frigot, Jersey Island; and Benny and Janice Rector. In addition, a framed giclée print of “Wide Load Ahead” signed by the artist Denise Rich was purchased for $425 by Jerry and Sue Spielman, Seneca, Kans., with the proceeds going to the AJCA Scholarship Funds.
Schedule Announced for The All American Jersey Show & Sale
The finest Registered JerseysTM on the face of the earth will take center stage when The 57th All American Jersey Show & Sale returns to the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky., November 7 to 9. Entry deadline is September 20. Premium lists and entry forms are available online at www.livestockexpo.org. All events will be held at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, conveniently located near the Louisville airport. The schedule is:
James Ahlem (center) retired after serving 15 years on the National All-Jersey Inc., board of directors, six of them as president. He accepts his service plaque and gavel from Executive Secretary Neal Smith and incoming NAJ president Dave Endres.
Saturday, November 7 8:00 a.m. The 56th All American J u n i o r J e r s e y S h ow, Freedom Hall 4:00 p.m. 52 nd Pot O’Gold Sale, presented by Cow’s Match Jersey Blend, Newmarket Hall 7:00 p.m. A l l A m e r i c a n J u n i o r Banquet, South Wing Conference Center Sunday, November 8 12:30 p.m. 55 rd National Jersey Jug Futurity, Freedom Hall 3:45 p.m. Pre-sale sponsored social 4:30 p.m. All American Jersey Sale, West Hall B Monday, November 9 8:00 a.m. The 57 th All American Jersey Show, Freedom Hall The 57th All American Jersey Sale, the premier showcase for Registered Jersey genetics in the United States, will offer approximately 75 lots. A total of 32 Registered Jersey heifers will be offered to youth between seven and 20 years of age in the 52nd Pot O’Gold Sale. Cow’s Match® Jersey Blend is the Presenting Sponsor of the 2007 Pot O’Gold Sales. Nominations for the sales are now being finalized. Contact JMS Manager Dan Bauer at 614/861-3636, ext. 325, or 614/216/5862. The All American Jersey Show & Sale is an annual production of the American Jersey Cattle Association, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Approximately 100 Jersey breeders from across the United States serve on the All American planning committees, which meet annually in March. For more information on sponsorship opportunities associated with The All American, contact the AJCA Development Department at 614/861-3636, ext. 334. JERSEY JOURNAL
10th Anniversary Edition Over 100 Registered Jerseys Sell
She Sells!
She Sells!
BRJ Lexington Iroc Dee Dee E-10
BRJ Centurion B John Bobbie E-12
• This “Lexington” daughter sells!
• She sells and is sired by SHF Centurion Sultan.
Her dam is sired by a maternal brother to “Iatola” and has 17,900M actual at 1-10. The next dam is a VG “Barkly.”
Her dam is a “John” with 21,260M actual at 3-10 and is backed by a VG-87% “Hallmark.”
Projected to 19,312-935-718 ME at 1-11
Her Daughter Sells!
BRJ-Arco Legion Man Bell K-100-ET, VG-85%
Projected to 19,593-924-712 ME at 1-11
A Family Member Sells!
Crackerjack Cman Berry Kyte W-21, VG-85%
• Her Very Good daughter sells!
3rd Milking Senior Yearling, 2008 All American Junior Show 2nd Milking Senior Yearling, 2008 North Carolina State Fair
A junior two-year-old milking in the 70s and served to “TBone.” The second through seventh dams are Excellent including the fourth dam, Duncan Belle, EX 3 (CAN)
A senior yearling due before the sale. Her dam is a VG-85% “Legion” and is backed by a VG-85% “Barber Bill” with 20,800M.
1-11 305 20,500 4.2% 852 3.2% 663 100DCR
• A “Hired Gun” from the same maternal line sells!
Over 30 head of Bush River Jerseys will sell! As this sale series celebrates it’s 10th anniversary we at Bush River and Treasure Chest Jerseys will make an even a greater effort to stand by our promise we made to “let the good ones go.” Our two herds have bred for and continue to breed for similar phenotypic and productive patterns. You will find that cattle in this sale have been bred for profitable production levels, while maintaining proper teat placement, correct feet and legs, improved rear udders and desirable udder depth.
SAR Apollos Frisky, E-92%
3-3 301 18,700 4.3% 805 3.3% 616 100DCR
SAR Paramount Shiver, E-90%
2-7 305 21,790 4.1% 904 3.5% 752 100DCR
Bolle-Acres MJ Willie May, E-95% 2-time National Grand Champion, 1998 & 1999
• Her daughter sells!
• Her “Bomber” granddaughter sells!
A junior two-year-old fresh May 28. Her grandam is a Very Good “Centurion” with two records over 19,000M. Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys, SC
A bred heifer sired by a “Sultan” son. The grandam is a VG-86% “All American” with over 18,000M. Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys, SC
Fresh in June with 56.5 lbs. milk on her first test. Her dam is an Excellent “Jade.” Golddust Syndicate & RJ Doran, SC
SAR Galaxy Dot, E-90%
Enniskillen Ren Mamie, E-93%
MVF Freedom Sooner J 882-ET, E-90%
• Her “Reflection” daughter sells!
5-2 305 17,060 6.2% 1,059 4.0% 677 100DCR
3-4 267 16,020 4.4% 704 3.9% 630 DHIA
• Her “Big Ticket” daughter sells!
• Her granddaughter sells!
A junior 2-year-old fresh May 24 and milking in the 50s. Her grandam is an Excellent “Juno” with over 18,000M and is backed by a Very Good “Justin.” Ashley Cole Stiles, SC
She is due October 10 to Senns Janes Prediction. Her dam is a Very Good “Justin” and is backed by five Excellent dams in US and Canada. Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys, SC
Chapmans Barber Supreme, E-90%
Forrest Sultan Paragon Goodie, VG-86%
4-1 262 20,608 4.3% 891 3.6% 732 RIP
• This “Barber” daughter sells! She is due October 11 to “Harvest” and is backed by three Very Good dams. Bill Chapman, NC
BRJ Blair Jen Bill Lilyann R-59, VG-84% 20,417-855-673 ME at 2-1
• This “Blair” daughter sells! Fresh May 14 to start her second lactation and had 66.5 and 69.2 lbs. milk on her first two tests. Bush River Jerseys, SC
4-0 304 20,070 4.8% 965 3.2% 646 98DCR
• Her P7 granddaughter sells! A bred heifer sired by an “Action” son. Her dam is a VG-86% “Jace.” Thomas Street, VA
SAR Rocket Fritter, VG-86%
2-0 305 16,690 4.5% 755 3.6% 594 101DCR
• This “Rocket” daughter sells!
Second lactation - tests up to 65 lbs.
• This “Sultan” daughter sells! Served to “Lexington.” Her dam is a Very Good “Paragon” and her grandam is E-90% with 21,660M and 1,036F. Andrew Forrest, SC
She is due October 14 to “Value.” Her dam is a Very Good “Centurion” with two records over 19,000M. The next dam is a “Jude.” Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys, SC
Schedule of Events: • 9:30 a.m. Dixie Invitational and Southeast Heifer Growers North Sale • A Selection of Excellenct Trinity Farm Jersey Sale • 2:30 p.m annual membership meeting of the Dixieland Jersey Sires, Inc. • 3:30 p.m. Bush River & Treasure Chest Combination X • 7:30 p.m. Dinner and cocktails at the Storm Cellar, 125 Boyce Street, Newberry, S.C.
Sale Headquarters: Quality Inn in Newberry 1147 Wilson Road, Newberry, SC 803/276-1600 phone/fax AJCA-NAJ Area Representative: David Burris 209/613-9763
Sweet Grass 254 Greeta, E-91%
4-5 305 23,540 3.7% 868 3.7% 867 99DCR
• Her VG “Legion” granddaughter sells! Fresh July 8 to start her second lactation. Her dam is sired by “Jace.” Bush River Jerseys, SC
Jude Cassidy of Family Hill, E-94%
SAR Imperial Tiny, E-94%
Boomer Barber J Ann-ET, E-92%
• Her great-granddaughter sells!
• Her “Showtime” granddaughter sells!
A potential fourth generation Excellent due in December to “Iatola.” Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys, SC
Appraised VG-80% and projected to 22,241974-754 ME at 1-10. Her dam is a “Jace.” Bush River Jerseys, SC
4-5 305 23,540 3.7% 868 3.7% 867 99DCR
5-2 293 20,950 4.2% 884 3.4% 722 95DCR
3-11 305 22,390 4.3% 954 3.4% 754 91DCR
5-0 305 21,280 5.0% 1,066 3.7% 782 100DCR
BRJ Barber Top C Hilda, VG-87%
BRJ Pitino Berretta Bessie, VG-84%
• Her “Sultan” granddaughter sells!
• Her “Rasmus” granddaughter sells!
• Her “Geronimo” granddaughter sells!
Backed by five generations of Excellent dams in US and Canada she sells fresh and open. Her dam is an E-90% “Duaiseoir.” Lynn Lee, TN
Appraised VG-82% and projected to 23,1491,233-846 ME at 1-10. Her dam is a “Pitino.” Bush River Jerseys, SC
She had 71 lbs. milk on recent test and is served to “Carrier.” Her dam is a VG-82% “Chairman.” Bush River Jerseys & Goff Dairy, SC
Piedmont Jet Fancy Lady, VG-88%
BRJ Mr T Hermitage Bess, VG-84%
• Her “Jace” great-granddaughter sells!
• Her “Jamaica” granddaughter sells!
• Her great-granddaughter sells!
Fresh and open. Her dam is an E-91% “Select” with two records over 23,000M. Corey Lutz, NC
Due November 2 to “Jacinto.” Her dam is a VG-84% “Bomber” with 19,590M and 1,017F. Bush River Jerseys, SC
A Very Good “Rocket” projected to 20,880935-722 ME at 2-4. Her dam is a VG “Liberty.” Bush River Jerseys, SC
5-1 290 17,440 4.1% 711 3.7% 652 DHIR
5-9 287 20,550 5.1% 1,044 3.8% 787 99DCR
2-10 305 16,540 4.6% 758 3.7% 608 95DCR
Nobledale Juno Vermont, E-94%
6-10 305 27,330 4.2% 1,138 3.4% 923 97DCR
Several from the “Bessie” family sell including:
TC Berretta BB, E-94%
TC Barber 602 Bessie, E-94%
7-5 305 19,910 5.5% 1,096 3.7% 727 102DCR
• Her VG-83% “Remake” daughter sells! Projected to 18,476-826-619 ME at 1-11. The grandam is a VG-88% “Berretta” with 19,940M and is backed by four Excellent dams.
TC Alcliff 647 Accent, VG-85%
3-0 292 19,980 4.5% 893 3.5% 698 75DCR
• Her “Northstate” granddaughter sells! Tests up to 76 lbs. milk on her second lactation. The dam is a VG-85% “Klassic” with 17,270M.
4-6 305 25,140 3.9% 981 3.5% 884 97DCR
• Her “Futurity” granddaughter sells! Projected to 21,590-1,042-778 ME at 2-4 and has tests up to 80 lbs. milk. She is backed by eight generations of Excellent dams. Her dam is an E-91% “Duckworth” with three records over 21,000M.
Nettle Creek Patrick Rosa-ET, VG-88%
4-8 305 17,870 4.6% 824 3.7% 661 100DCR
• Her great-granddaughter sells! Sired by “Iatola” and appraised VG-84%. She is projected to 18,051-851-654 ME at 1-9 and is backed two Excellent dams. Her fifth dam is Billings Top Rosanne, E-96%.
TC Berretta 312 Irene, E-90%
4-10 305 22,640 4.2% 952 3.5% 797 95DCR
• Several family members sell including: A VG-83% “Sultan” projected to 21,181977-712 ME at 1-9. Her dam is a VG-87% “Outcross” with 18,410M and is backed by five generations of Excellent or Very Good dams.
Online catalog will be available two weeks before the sale at http://JMS.USJersey.com
Over 30 head of Treasure Chest Jerseys will sell! We hope to see you in Newberry on September 7!
Last month’s Jersey Jargon column was the first of three to address the terms and conditions documents approved by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) board of directors for sales of Registered Jersey cattle. In this month’s column, we’ll take a closer look at one of the most confusing and least understood areas of the documents—warranties. No matter whether you are a seasoned veteran or buying or selling your first animal, you may wonder what is covered in a breeding animal warranty or how to resolve a warranty issue should it arise. As mentioned in the last Jersey Jargon, there are two sets of terms and conditions—one for consignment sales and the other for dispersals. While the two documents are similar, they differ most dramatically in the area of breeding animal warranties. The warranties in the consignment sales document are far more inclusive. This is because individuals who consign animals should be in a position to resolve warranty issues as they plan to continue their businesses, while those who disperse their herds generally do not continue dairying. In the case of either a consignment sale or dispersal, the seller warrants a clear title to the animal and other items sold and the right to sell the same. For either sale, the seller makes no other warranties, express or implied, including without limitation, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. And, all warranties cease when an animal is resold or ownership is transferred to another individual. We will first look at the breeding animal warranties in the terms and conditions for consignment sales and then evaluate the warranty terms for dispersals. Breeding Animals in Consignment Sales Individuals that buy Registered Jersey cattle are in the business of animal breeding. Because of this, the AJCA board expects those that sell Registered Jerseys guarantee their animals to be breeders, but not beyond the purchase price. If a buyer finds a male to be a nonbreeder after he is used on a female that is known to be a breeder, he or she should report the matter to the seller in writing. This is warranted if the bull proves to be a august 2009
non-breeder within four months after sale date, or within four months after he reaches 14 months-of-age, whichever is later. The seller has four months from the date the bull is returned to prove he is a breeder before refunding the full purchase price. Or, the seller can make another satisfactory settlement with the buyer. Regarding females, any female that has freshened normally within 90 days prior to the sale is considered to be a breeder. If a female fresh over 90 days fails to become pregnant within four months of the sale date after being bred to a bull known to be a breeder and after having been treated by a licensed veterinarian, the buyer should report the matter to the seller in writing. This also applies to a female less than 16 months-of-age on sale date that fails to become pregnant by the time she reaches 20 months-of-age. As with males, the seller has four months from the date the female is returned to prove her to be a breeder before refunding the full purchase price. The seller can also make another satisfactory settlement with the buyer. Females that are bred when sold and pronounced in calf are presumed to be pregnant, but pregnancy is not guaranteed unless so announced. The seller makes no warranty that pregnant females will deliver calves or that they will carry them full term. Buyers should note that breeding warranties for females that are super-ovulated or flushed after the sale are negated. A seller warrants that a female has not been super-ovulated or flushed prior to the sale date unless notice has been given to the sale manager and is noted in the catalog or announced from the box. For females that have been super-ovulated or flushed, a complete record of all embryo transfer offspring, pregnancies and frozen embryos by service sire are to be given to the sale manager. Embryos in Consignment Sales The AJCA board of directors endorses that only Grade 1 embryos that have been collected and processed by an embryo transfer business certified by the American Embryo Transfer Association (AETA) be sold. Sellers need to provide the sale manager with a copy of the Certificate of Embryo Recovery (AETA Form A) and Certificate of Freezing (AETA Form C). Buyers can view these certificates before and during any sale. Choice of Pregnancy If an animal chosen from a specified flush fails to meet the breeding war-
ranty, or if an animal of the specified sex does not result from a specified flush, the buyer and seller should take the following steps. The buyer will first be given the choice of the remaining animals from the specified flush. The seller can also offer the buyer the option of choosing from another flush already implanted or a future flush. If the buyer accepts the future flush option, no interest will be charged and payment schedules will remain the same unless otherwise noted. If none of the options are acceptable to the buyer, the seller will refund all payments received. Breeding Warranties for Dispersals The document for terms and conditions outlining dispersal sales is termed “limited warranty” because all animals are sold “as is” in regard to pregnancy or breeding status. No animals are guaranteed to be pregnant, to breed, to deliver normal calves, or to carry calves to term. However, all animals that have been bred for a reasonable period of time will be checked by a licensed veterinarian before the sale and the diagnosis will be announced from the box, but not guaranteed. The terms and conditions for any sale will be published in the sale catalog. Private Treaty Sales Though the breeding warranties addressed in the terms and conditions documents apply specifically to animals sold through public auction, the AJCA Board of Directors encourages both parties to come to mutually-agreed terms when animals are sold privately as well. Issues related to breeding warranties for animals sold privately need to be addressed by buyer and seller at the time of sale. The warranties provided in the documents for public auction may be used as a guideline for private treaty sales. For more information on the terms and conditions, contact Jersey Marketing Service at 614/861-3636, ext. 325. For the complete terms and conditions for consignment sales, visit http://www.usjersey. com/Forms/consignsaleterms.html. For the complete terms and conditions for dispersals, visit http://www.usjersey.com/ Forms/dispersalsaleterms.html.
C. L. (Clint) Collins, III P. O. Box 359 Sylacauga, AL 35159 Fax: 256/245-9870 Home: 256/249-2481 clcollins@mysylacauga.com
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National DHIA Scholarship Deadline is October 15 National Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA) is now accepting scholarship applications from incoming and continuing students at technical and two-year and four-year colleges/ universities. Applications are due October 15, 2009. Recipients will be announced at the 2010 National DHIA annual meeting, being held March 11-12, in St. Pete Beach, Fla. National DHIA will award up to 25 $500 scholarships. To be eligible for a National DHIA scholarship, the applicant must be a family member or employee of a herd on DHI test, a family member of a DHIA employee, or an employee of a DHIA affiliate. The DHIA affiliate for the herd or affiliate employee must be a member of National DHIA. (Arizona DHIA, Dairy Lab Services, Dairy One Cooperative Inc., DHI Cooperative Inc., Idaho DHIA, Indiana State Dairy Association, Lancaster DHIA, Louisiana DHIA, Minnesota DHIA, NorthStar Cooperative DHI Services, Puerto Rico DHIA, Rocky
Mountain DHIA, San Joaquin DHIA, Southeast DHIA, Tennessee DHIA, Texas DHIA, United Federation of DHIAs, Vermont DHIA and Washington State DHIA are National DHIA members.) Previous National DHIA scholarship winners are not eligible to reapply. Judges will evaluate applicants based on scholastic achievements and leadership in school organizations and community activities. To apply for a DHIA scholarship, log on to: www.dhia.org and download and complete the electronic application form. For additional information, contact JoDee Sattler, National DHIA communications and events manager, at: phone: 608/8486455, ext. 112, or jdsattler@dhia.org. Generous contributions from National DHIA affiliate members, friends and supporters, and dairy producers help fund these scholarships.
Designated Abnormality Carriers The complete list of male carriers of genetic abnormalities designated by the AJCA Board of Directors is as follows:
Limber Legs (LL)
Adonis Salute (LL) 610058 Babes Etta Master (LL) 617820 Commando Milady Supreme (LL) 594664 Fair Weather Juggler-P (LL) 608927 Headspring Gallant (LL) 604086 Marlu Fadas Brother (LL) 612744 Marlu Fashion Leader (LL) 567370 Marlu Milad (LL) 589069 Marlu Milady Fashion Prince (LL) 571911 Masters Casanova (LL) 615872 Milkboy Happy Hill Abe (LL) 613165 Milestone Pinn Casanova (LL) 606095 Model Quicksilver (LL) 620479 Mollybrook Supreme Command (LL) 617023 Richards Farm Guide (LL) 611166 Richards Farm Mandate (LL) 606915 Richards Farm Viking (LL) 613945 Rose Star Commando (LL) 609727 Superb Adonis (LL) 600211 Willrich Mercury (LL) 614850
Rectovaginal Constriction (RVC) Barbaras Sleeper (RVC) 602732 Camelot Silver Dollar (RVC) 628700 Cherry Noble Bruce (RVC) 611244 Ferndale Magician (RVC) 628623 Fredestel Secret Success (RVC) 626412 Generators Dairyman (RVC) 617178 Headspring Prime Rate (RVC) 637998 Headspring Silver Sequel (RVC) 629952 Headspring Trojan (RVC) 619561
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KS Baxter Cavatini Son (RVC) 639795 KS Baxter Man (RVC) 635270 KS Baxter Mans Noble Bruce (RVC) 639248 KS Baxters Supreme Man (RVC) 639727 Masterpiece (RVC) 628519 Mayfield Noble Generator (RVC) 633755 Mayfield Volunteer Bruce (RVC) 630261 Mayfields Honor-ET (RVC) 645965 Mills Blonde Soldier (RVC) 632247 Mills Fashion Leader (RVC) 611444 Mills Royal (RVC) 614749 Milk King (RVC) 615385 Pixys Baronet Joe (RVC) 614660 Pixys Eagle Magic (RVC) 608877 Pixys Kelly (RVC) 595265 Pixys Kelly Baxter (RVC) 618587 Pixys Keystone (RVC) 603289 Riglers Cash Flow (RVC) 620664 Sargent Plus (RVC) 627500 Saypoe Tris Banner (RVC) 613308 Smoke-ET (RVC) 641184 Summetz Morgan Napoleon (RVC) 615506 Sunny Time Deposit Ned (RVC) 622034 The Trademark (RVC) 585350 Tristram Crown Prince (RVC) 597904 Tristram Nevada (RVC) 580714 Tristram Preacher (RVC) 609322 Victory Time Deposit (RVC) 604909 Victorys Correctall (RVC) 619847 Victorys Pow Wow (RVC) 624198
Policy of the Jersey Journal The purpose of the Jersey Journal is to promote Jerseys and to serve as the media to carry Jersey news and ads to the owners of Jerseys and other interested parties. To fulfill this purpose, the following policies have been established by the Board of Directors: Editorial Policy. The editorial policy of the Jersey Journal is to reflect the positions and programs of the Jersey breed as established by the Board of Directors. Advertising Policy. The policy of the AJCA concerning breed advertisements in the Jersey Journal is to require that breeder ads promote Registered JerseysTM and those eligible for ID services provided by the AJCA. Advertising involving politics and ads criticizing Jerseys and/ or Jersey programs will be declined. Advertising offering semen for sale must completely identify the seller. Advertising may include references to animals of other breeds owned by the advertiser; however, advertisers may only publish pictures of Registered Jerseys TM and those eligible for ID services provided by the AJCA. The Jersey Journal will use USDA genetic evaluations for foreign animals if information is available. If USDA information is not available, the origin of the information used will be listed. Letter to the Editor. This column is made available to include discussion of opinions, policies and problems, and other subjects provided the comments are constructive. Derogatory letters mentioning individual names or animals will not be published, neither will political or anonymous letters. When the Editor receives ads or letters which are believed to be questionable, these will be referred to the Development Committee of the Board. A majority vote of the committee will be final. When the committee is divided or so requests, the material in question will be submitted to the Board of Directors for a decision. Adopted June 2006 by the American Jersey Cattle Association Board of Directors
Breeders are urged to promptly report any abnormal animals born on their farm to the American Jersey Cattle Association.
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Seacord Farm 150 Milking Jerseys
Richard Seacord • 518/321-6973 Brian Seacord • 518/222-9351 32 Old Cambridge Road Greenwich, New York 12834
Scotch View Farms George and Nadine Wilson • David Wilson Box 88A, Stamford, NY 12167 Phone 607/652-7181 Email wilsongn@dmcom.net
Thank You to the Kauffman family, Ohio, for purchasing our consignment at the National Heifer Sale. Best wishes to you with her!
Den-Kel Jerseys Kip Keller and Robin Denniston-Keller 6476 N. Bergen Road, Byron, NY 14422 585/548-2299 • Email rdenkel@aol.com
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JERSEY SHOW, Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, Marshfield, Wis.; 9:00 a.m.; Mark Rueth, New Oxford, Wis., judge. AU G . 1 9 — W I S C O N S I N S TAT E JER S EY FUTURITY, Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, Marshfield, Wis.; 12:30 p.m.; Mark Rueth, New Oxford, Wis., judge. AUG. 20—ILLINOIS STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill., 8:00 a.m., Jeff Core, Salvisa, Ky., judge. AUG. 22—KENTUCKY STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 9:00 a.m. AUG. 21—MIDWEST JERSEY JAMBOREE, Owatona Fairgrounds, Owatona, Minn. AUG. 21—MISSOURI STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Mo.; 2:30 p.m. AUG. 20—ILLINOIS STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill., 1:00 p.m., Chad Ryan, Fond du Lac, Wis., judge. AUG. 22—KENTUCKY STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, heifers, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 1:00 p.m.; Ryan Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash., judge. AUG. 22—MISSOURI STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, heifers; Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Mo.; 6:00 p.m. AUG. 23—KENTUCKY STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, cows, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 9:00 a.m.; Ryan Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash., judge. AUG. 23—MISSOURI STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, cows; Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Mo.; 10:30 a.m. AUG. 27—WESTERN IDAHO STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, heifers; Boise, Idaho; 10:00 a.m. AUG. 29—WESTERN IDAHO STATE FAIR JERSEY
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SHOW, cows; Boise, Idaho; 10:00 a.m. SEPT. 4—COLORADO STATE FAIR OPEN AND JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, heifers; Colorado State Fairgrounds, Pueblo, Colo.; 11:00 a.m. SEPT. 5—COLORADO STATE FAIR OPEN AND JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, cows; Colorado State Fairgrounds, Pueblo, Colo., 9:00 a.m. SEPT. 5—VERMONT STATE JERSEY SHOW, Essex Junction, Vt.; Tom Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., judge. SEPT. 5—WESTERN NATIONAL JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem, Ore.; 1:00 p.m.; Jeff Ziegler, Plain City, Ohio, judge. SEPT. 5—GREAT WESTERN FUTURITY, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem, Ore.; 4:00 p.m.; Jeff Ziegler, Plain City, Ohio, judge. SEPT. 6—WESTERN NATIONAL JERSEY OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem, Ore.; heifers begin at 8:00 a.m.; cows begin at 12:00 p.m.; Jeff Ziegler, Plain City, Ohio, judge. SEPT. 19—PENNSYLVANIA JUNIOR DAIRY SHOW, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Equine Arena, Harrisburg, Pa.; 9:00 a.m. SEPT. 21—MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Large Arena, Harrisburg, Pa.; 8:00 a.m., Jeff Ziegler, Plain City, Ohio, judge. SEPT. 23—THE BIG E JERSEY SHOW, Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, Mass.: 9:00 a.m. SEPT. 23—MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL JERSEY SHOW, calves, heifers and dry cows, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Large Arena, Harrisburg, Pa.; 1:00 p.m., Andrew Vander Meulen, Brighton, Ont., judge. SEPT. 24—MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL JERSEY SHOW, cows, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Large Arena, Harrisburg, Pa.; 9:00 a.m., Andrew Vander Meulen, Brighton, Ont., judge. SEPT. 29—CENTRAL NATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, bulls and heifers; Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.;
June Rolling Herd Average — 79.2 cows 19,996M 4.7% 932F 3.5% 699P Merle, Margaret, Tim, and Mike Lawton 431 Bridge St., Newark Valley, NY 13811 607/642-8169 Farm 607/341-1172 Tim
awtons
jersey farm 1:00 p.m.; Michael Heath, Westminster, Md., judge. SEPT. 30—CENTRAL NATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, cows; Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.; 7:30 a.m.; Michael Heath, Westminster, Md., judge. OCT. 24—NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Raleigh, N.C.; 1:00 p.m.; Eric Lyon, Toledo, Iowa, judge. OCT. 25—NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Raleigh, N.C.; 9:00 a.m.; Steve Hendress, Wolcott, Ind., judge. NOV. 7—THE ALL AMERICAN JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:00 a.m.; Herby D. Lutz, Chester, S.C., judge; Craig Padgett, Waynesburg, Ky., consultant. NOV. 8—NATIONAL JERSEY JUG FUTURITY, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 1:00 p.m.; Wayne Sliker, St. Paris, Ohio, judge; Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio, consultant. NOV. 9—THE ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:00 a.m.; Brian Sayles, Paris, Ont., judge; Hank Van Exel, Lodi, Calif., consultant.
Rowzee Jersey Farm Registered Jerseys since 1935
James and Oneva Rowzee and Family 5043 Hwy. 15, Newton, MS 39345 601/683-2954 jrowzee@dixieconnect.com JERSEY JOURNAL
First Jersey Calf Born on Isle From Imported Semen In July 2008, after a much publicized debate, the States of Jersey voted to allow the first bovine semen ever to be imported onto the Island of Jersey. Just 11 months after the decision was made, the first calves have been born form international genetics. The first Jersey heifer calf bred using imported U.S. semen was born June 13, 2009, at Lodge Farm, St. Saviour, Jersey Isle. The calf, Prides Lexington Prima, was sired by Woodstock Lexington-ET, JPI +177. Farm owner, Mr. Paul Houze, was instrumental in leading the Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society’s call for importation of Jersey semen to be permitted. The calf ’s dam traces back to the popular “Rosebay” line of the Isle. Two days prior to the birth of “Prima,” this first bull calf was born and registered. He was sired by the proven Canadian sire, Bridon Excitation, and out of Trinity Renegades Rosie GP84, a second calving daughter of 2006 Island Show Champion and twice Supercow winner, Trinity Kings Rosie EX94(3). “Kings Rosie” has two 305-day milk production records in excess of 21,000 lbs. milk, both over 5.1% butterfat and 3.7% protein. She is a past winner of the John Ibbotson Trophy, an award given by the Jersey Cattle Society of the United Kingdom, for the highest yielding Jersey in the British Isles classified Excellent during the qualifying lactation. Two days prior to “Prima’s” birth, a bull calf sired by Bridon Excitation was the first calf born by imported semen. Having waited well over 25 years for this day, Houze commented, “The birth of these calves represents a monumental milestone for the Island breed. Finally we have shaken off the shackles which limited our aspirations. The future of cattle breeding looks very bright for us, indeed the confidence of dairy farmers today is palpable.” Initial research into the back pedigrees of both of the calves indicates they can be traced back to the earliest records of the breed in its Island home.
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4675 Sheckler Rd. Fallon, NV 89406 Newell Mills • 775/867-3436
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New York Spring Carousel Jersey Show
April 10, 2009, Syracuse, N.Y. Tom Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., judge 114 head shown Senior, Grand and Supreme Champion female—Extreme Electra, Diamond C, Entourage, C. Fisher, JCL Land and Cattle, and Triple T Holsteins, Cable, Ohio Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion female—Parkview Centurion Special, Jordan Thomas, Lowville Intermediate Champion female—Avonlea Connected to Kanada-ET, Scott M. Walton, Carlisle, Pa. Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Billings Vindication Mallory, The Billings Farm, Woodstock, Vt. Junior Champion female—Arethusa Deluxe Lyric-ET, Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn. Reserve Junior Champion female—DKG Vindication Cutie, Christian Cunningham, Penngrove, Calif. Premier Breeder—Silver Springs Farm, Syracuse Premier Exhibitor—Arethusa Farm
Extreme Electra 1st Aged cow Senior and Grand Champion
Class Winners Intermediate heifer calf (6 shown) 1. Underground Kristi Mamie-ET, Underground Genetics, Pitcher, best bred and owned 2. CDJ Delight Gov Dutchess, Kyle Cacciola, Cobleskill 3. Cooper Farm X Konspiracy, Meghan K. Cooper, Marathon Senior heifer calf (16 shown) 1. Justices Dainty Marie, Triple T Jerseys and Deidre and Willy McKay, North Lewisburg, Ohio, best bred and owned 2. Cowbell Guapo Sneakers, Christine L. Sheesley Rozler, Potsdam 3. South Mountain Superb CGar-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, Boonsboro, Md. Summer yearling heifer (14 shown) 1. Elliotts Vertigo Roxanne-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner, Boonsboro, Md., best bred and owned 2. Rockledge Tequila Lizbit-ET, Jenna and Jordan Olson, Edgerton, Wis. 3. Cowbell Jade Cuddles, Christine L. Sheesley Rozler Junior yearling heifer (15 shown) 1. DKG Vindication Cutie (S: Vindication, D: DKG Renaissance Star), Christian Cunningham, Penngrove, Calif., res. jr. champ. 2. South Mountain Voltage Spice-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, best bred and owned 3. Cooper Farm Talented Toots, Edward V. and Taryn J. Cooper, Marathon Intermediate yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. South Mountain Valiant Josie, Amanda Thompson, Wellsville, Pa. 2. Kellogg-Bay Furor Juna-ET, Megan Hill, Bristol, Vt. 3. Longview Signature Cherokee, Randi Everett, Sharon Springs, best bred and owned Senior yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. Arethusa Deluxe Lyric-ET (S: Elliotts Renaissance Deluxe, D: Silver Dreams Centr Lindy), Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn., best bred and owned, best
Diamond
Attention Minnesota Breeders
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 Page 54
bred and owned heifer of show, jr. champ. 2. Budjon-Vail Furor Baby Girl, Alicia and Jonathan Lamb, Oakfield 3. Blue Mountain Tequila Tina Marie, Bailee and Calla Mazzaro and Duane Cole, Williamsfield, Ohio Junior 2-yr.-old (4 shown) 1. Avonlea Connected to Kanada-ET (S: Giprat Belles Connection-ET, D: Avonlea Renaissance KookieET), Scott M. Walton, Carlisle, Pa., int. champ. 2. Marhaven Silver Becca, Brock T. Elsea, Fowler, Ohio 3. UVM Iatola Serenity-ET, Joseph H. Allen, Panton, Vt. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (9 shown) 1. Reich-Dale Justice Skyla, Curtis L. Reichard, Chambersburg, Pa., best bred and owned 2. Senn-Sational Action Melody, Entourage Farms, Cybil Fisher and Patty Jones, Cable, Ohio 3. Tierneys Justice Lassie, Tierney Farm, Malone Junior 3-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. Tower Vue Sultan Triumph-ET, Scott M. Walton, best bred and owned 2. Parkview Madison Harley, Jordan Thomas, Lowville 3. Reich-Dale Starlite Vinesse, Skyler Reichard, Chambersburg, Pa. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (8 shown) 1. Billings Vindication Mallory-Twin (S: Vindication, D: Billings Berretta Mocha-ET), The Billings Farm, Woodstock, Vt., best bred and owned, res. int. champ. 2. Arethusa Veronicas Donner-ET, Arethusa Farm 3. Select-Scott Madona Jade-ET, Cowtown Holsteins, Derby Line, Vt. 4-yr.-old cow (7 shown) 1. Underground Mamies Spark-ET, Kraig Skarka, Ballston Spa, best bred and owned 2. Hilltophaven Jade Karmel-ET, Lewis Stuttle, Dryden 3. Homeridge S A Dawn, Joseph H. Allen, Panton, Vt. 5-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. Stonehouse Remake Misty, Scott M. Walton 2. SSF Comiskey Passion, Charles F. Luchsinger,
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Underground Mamies Spark-ET 1st 4 yr.-old cow
Reich-Dale Justice Skyla 1st Sr. 2-yr.-old cow Syracuse, best bred and owned 3. Reich-Dale Counciller Hali, Kristen M. Mull, Chambersburg, Pa. Aged cow (8 shown) 1. Extreme Electra (S: Piedmont Nadine ExtremeET, D: Patrick Felecia), Diamond C, Entourage, C. Fisher, JCL Land and Cattle, and Triple T Holsteins, Cable, Ohio, sr. and gr. champ. 2. Parkview Centurion Special (S: Sooner CenturionET, D: Parkview Imperial Hilinka), Jordan Thomas, best bred and owned, best bred and owned cow of show, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 3. Lazy KS Gate Keeper Bev, Jeremy S. Korona, Amsterdam 100,000 lb. cow (1 shown) 1. Dreamroad Lester Carly, Rebecca Ferry, Johnstown, best bred and owned Junior best three females (4 shown) 1. Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard 2. Cowbell Acres, Canton 3. Cooper Farm, Marathon Best three females (3 shown) 1. Parkview Jerseys, Lowville 2. Reich-Dale Jerseys, Chambersburg, Pa. Produce of dam (2 shown) 1. Underground Genetics
Pennsota Jerseys Visitors Always Welcome!
Dale and Judy Mill and Family 30001 Cty. Road 109, Lewiston, MN 55952 Phone: 507/523-3506
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Elite 10 Sale Averages Over $6,000
It was touted in the sale catalog as “a sale that will bring influential animals – from the top JPI animals to the best type in the world – to Orland, Calif., for an elite sale. On April 21, 2009, that was just what happened. Ten consignors from across the nation offered paramount consignments from highly marketable individuals and out of families known by Jersey enthusiasts worldwide. These 10 consignments crossed the auction block for an average price of $6,225.00. The sale was hosted by Brentwood Farms, Bob and Pam Bignami and family, Orland, Calif.
Sunset Canyon Country L Maid 1-ET topped the Elite 10 Sale for $8,000. The seven-month-old calf was purchased by Mathieu Larose. She was consigned by Eric Silva (second from right). Also pictured are auctioneer Wade Lacque; JMS manager Dan Bauer, Patrice Simard of Transamerican Genetics, and Valery Silva on the halter.
Sunset Canyon Legion Anthem-ET was the second high seller at $7,500. The fourmonth-old calf was purchased by Brentwood Farms represented by Pam Bignami (second from right). She was consigned by Nathan and Rick Jensen. Also pictured are auctioneer Wade Lacque and JMS manager Dan Bauer. Valery Silva is on the halter.
Their dam is Sunset Canyon Lemvig Maid 4-ET, Excellent-93%. She has a 5-2 record of 365-days 30,508 lbs. milk, 2,150 lbs. fat and 1,302 lbs. protein. She has 14 brothers in A.I. and one son, Sunset Canyon Marksman-ET, JPI +232, at ABS Global. The next dam is Tenn Haug E Maid, Excellent-93%, with a best record of 6-0 365 26,014 7.0% 1,820 4.3% 1,107 DHIR. “Country Maid 1” was consigned by Eric Leonard Silva, Beaver, Ore. Recognized as the second high-selling individual was another heifer carrying the Sunset Canyon prefix—Sunset Canyon Legion Anthem-ET. The four-month-old heifer was consigned by Nathan Jensen and his father, Rick. She sold for $7,500. Sale host, Brentwood Farms, purchased the daughter of BW Legion, JPI +134. “Legion Anthem” is a daughter of the
2000 National Jersey Jug Futurity winner, Sunset Canyon MBSB Anthem-ET. “Anthem” is appraised Excellent-95% and has a top record of 5-4 365 37,087 4.7% 1,732 3.7% 1,383 91DCR. She has eight sons in A.I. including Sunset Canyon Futurity-ET, JPI +157, at Alta Genetics. She has six Excellent daughters, including two appraised Excellent-93%. The next dam is Sunset Canyon Brook Amity-ET, Excellent-90% with over 32,000 lbs. milk, 1,600 lbs. fat and 1,100 lbs. protein. The next dam is the widely known Goodnow Midnight Blue-ET, Excellent-93%. Purchasing his first calf was one-year-old Joseph Bertaina, Orland, Calif. The grandson of sale hosts, Bob and Pam Bignami, went home with the first choice female sired by BW Legion out of 2008 Reserve National
Sale Analysis
Number
Avg. Price Total Value
1 Bred heifers 4 Heifer calves 5 Choice package(s) 10 Lots Median Price
$5,750.00 6,775.00 5,880.00
$5,750 27,100 29,400
$6,225.00 $6,500.00
$62,250
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Wade Lacque
For the second time in six months, a “Maid” family member has topped a highprofile Jersey sale. Acquiring the high seller was Mathieu Larose, Vercheres, Que. Larose selected Sunset Canyon Country L Maid 1-ET for $8,000. The seven-monthold P9 daughter of BW Country-ET, JPI +149, has a parent average (PA) of +559M, +67F, +$468CM and a JPI of +209. Her maternal sister was the high selling female of the 2008 All American Jersey Sale.
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Jersey News Good in New England
Jersey breeders took opportunity to visit with friends, honor colleagues and catch up on the latest industry news at the annual meeting of the New England Jersey Breeders Association on April 24, 2009. Fifty-five people from nine states attended the event held the evening before the New England Spring Sale, at the Middlebury Inn in Middlebury, Vt. Now is a good time to be milking Jersey cows was the gist of the messages relayed by guest speakers, including John Kokoski, Hadley, Mass. The National All-Jersey Director noted that Jersey milk is highly-sought by manufacturers and bottlers because of its taste and quality. Over the past 10 years, the Jersey breed has grown faster than any other dairy breed, Kokoski pointed out. Jersey registrations have increased 51%, while Holstein numbers have grown 12% and all other dairy breeds have declined. Kokoski also talked briefly about marketing opportunities beyond bottling and manufacturing, including Jersey yogurt and Jersey beef. Libby Bleakney, American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) Director, and Neal Smith, AJCA and NAJ Executive Secretary, reported that the national Jersey organizations reached several new milestones in 2008. New records were established for registrations (94,774), herds enrolled on REAP (862), cows on performance programs (128,446), cows scored in the type traits appraisal program (77,240) and orders for JerseyTags (128,422). The AJCA and NAJ are well on their way to repeating the stellar performance with registrations in the first quarter 11% above those reported during the same time period of 2008. The news for Jerseys in the New England area is equally optimistic. Dan Bauer, Jersey Marketing Service Manager, said demand for New Englandbred cattle is strong. He congratulated the
Ted Moon receives the New England Distinguished Service Award from AJCA Director Libby Bleakney.
Brian Nichols and Kim Gammel, center, give the New England Good Neighbor Award to Jennifer McReynolds.
group for breeding balanced, profitable Jerseys and had high hopes for the 324 head consigned to the sale the following morning. Larry Kempton, Green Valley, Ariz., commended New England Jersey Sires Inc. for celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, having been founded in 1989. Several years ago, the regional young sire group acquired the breed’s current #1 sire for Jersey Performance Index, Oomsdale Jace Gratude Gannon-ET, JPI +273, for their members. New England Jersey Sires recently selected two new bulls for sampling, both from Pearlmont Farm, Barnet, Vt. New directors elected to sit on the board of the organization are Alan Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y., Brian Nichols, Lyndonville, Vt., and Tom Sawyer, Walpole, N.H. The Eastern States Exposition Jersey Show will be held on September 23, 2009. The judge will be Callum McKinven of Knowlton, Que. In an awards program, Stewart and Joyce White, East Ryegate, Vt., were presented with the New England Outstanding Jersey Breeder Award. The couple operates Slye Hollow Farm/Slye Ridge Farm with their son, Ben. The Whites have bred a topperforming Registered Jersey herd that includes several key purchases from the New England Spring Sale. The herd currently is ranked fifth in the nation for Jersey Performance Index (JPI) with a JPI of +130 on 31 cows. It has been
New England Jersey breeders treasurer Jerry Emerich, left, honors Brian Nichols with the New England Young Dairy Producer Award.
Sheldon Sawyer, right, gives the New England Outstanding Breeder Award to Ben White on behalf of his parents, Stewart and Joyce White.
one of the region’s leading production herds over the years and has a 2008 AJCA lactation average of 21,532 lbs. milk, 941 lbs. fat and 775 lbs. protein—a mark that ranks eighth in the nation for protein and ninth for milk among herds with 10-39 cows. Stewart has served the New England dairy community as president of the Vermont Jersey Breeders Association and helped to select bulls for Eastern A.I. Cooperative. Brian Nichols was given the New England Young Dairy Producer Award. Nichols owns and operates Speedwell Jersey Farms. The herd of 28 milking cows is enrolled on REAP and has a 2008 lactation average of 19,175 lbs. milk, 924 lbs. fat and 696 lbs. protein. He also operates a farm stand that sells Jersey beef, pork, eggs and vegetables to consumers in northeast Vermont. He was honored with an AJCA Young Jersey Breeder Award in 2008. The New England Distinguished Service Award was presented to Ted Moon, Freeport, Maine. Moon is a past president of the Maine Jersey Cattle Association and chaired the Maine Jersey Futurity Committee. He has been an active in youth events, chaperoning Maine youth attending the Eastern States Exposition for nine years and serving as superintendent of the show’s 4-H dairy department for eight years. He currently is an assistant leader for Cumberland County 4-H and sits on the board of the Cumberland County Extension. Jennifer McReynolds received the New England Good Neighbor Award. McReynolds operates Lucky Hill Farm with her husband, Henry, and their children and his family in Danville, Vt. Jennifer has served as secretary of the New England Jersey Breeders Association for many years and also sat on the board of New England Jersey Sires. She has been a 4-H dairy leader for clubs in Vermont and New Hampshire for more than 15 years. SC Millie, owned by Paul C. Chittenden,
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Sun Valley Farm 10350 Meda Loop Road Cloverdale, Oregon 97112 Bearl, Joanne, and Jeff Seals 503/392-5870 Tom and Jennie Seals • 503/392-4224 Email: tjseals@oregoncoast.com
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Kevin and Annette Thomas 2065 McCormick Loop, Tillamook, OR 97141 Phone 503/842-2658 Fax 503/842-5747 Email silvermist@oregoncoast.com
Mark your calendar for the Western National Show and the Western Showcase sale: September 5-7 ~ Salem, Ore.
Elite 10 Sale (continued from page 56)
Grand Champion KCJF Regency Treasure for $6,900. Calves are due in early 2010. “Treasure” is appraised Excellent-96% and has records in excess of 20,000 lbs. milk, 1,200 lbs. fat and 700 lbs. protein. In addition to being named Reserve National Champion last year, she earned the same title in the All American Junior Show in 2004. She has four All American or Junior All American titles and was best bred and owned female of the 2008 national show. The next dam is a Very Good-86% daughter of Hollylane Renaissance, JPI -47, and out of an Excellent-90% dam. The choice was consigned by Brittany august 2009
Core, Salvisa, Ky. The Elite 10 sale was held in conjunction with the Jersey Technology Conference.
Eric Leonard Silva, Beaver, Ore. BW Blackstone April Et584-ET, heifer calf 7 mos........... 6,500 (Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif.)
Sales $6,500 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Mathieu Larose, Vercheres, QC Sunset Canyon Country L Maid 1-ET, heifer calf 7 mos. . ................................................................................ $8,000 (Eric Leonard Silva, Beaver, Ore.) Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif. Sunset Canyon Legion Anthem-ET, heifer calf 2 mos..... 7,500 (Nathan and Rick Jensen, Beaver, Ore.) Joseph Bertaina c/o Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif. First choice female sired by BW Legion and out of Kcjf Regency Treasure............................................................ 6,900 (Brittany Core, Salvisa, Ky.) Cassy Krull, Lake Mills, Wis. First choice female sired by Giprat Belles Jade and out of Bridon Ethan Almond.................................................................. 6,700 (Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan.) Heartland Jerseys, Seneca, Kan. First choice female sired by BW Carrier-ET and out of Heartland Artist Salina...................................................................... 6,500 (Nic, Jeni, Ben and Andy Sauder, Tremont, Ill.)
Jeff and Alta Mae Core (right) consigned the third high selling lot of the Elite 10 Sale. Their first choice “Legion” female out of KCJF Regency Treasure was purchased by Joseph Bertania, represented by his grandfather, Bob Bignami. Also pictured are auctioneer Wade Lacque and JMS manager Dan Bauer.
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Henry and Jenn McReynolds 845 McReynolds Road, Danville, VT 05828 Email luckyhill@kingcon.com Phone 802/748-0085 or 802/748-9213
Mapleline Farm The John Kokoski Family
Home 413/549-6486 • Barn 413/549-6174 57 Comins Road, Hadley, MA 01035 Email jkokoski@charter.net Richard West, Farm Manager
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The McKeen Family • Home of SMJ Jerseys 414 Hussey Rd., Albion, ME 04910 Barn: 207/437-5181 • Home 207/437-2554 E-mail: mckeen.jean@gmail.com A REAP herd and member of New England Jersey Sires, Inc.
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Sheldon Sawyer, Sr. and Sheldon “Tom” Sawyer, Jr. Owners 420 Wentworth Rd., Walpole, NH 03608-9715
Phone and Fax: 603/756-4049 Email: crescentfarm@cheshire.net
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New England Meeting (continued from page 58)
Jennifer McReynolds presents the New England Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest award to Paul Chittenden for SC Millie, with 234,249 lbs. milk, 11,277 lbs. fat and 7,985 lbs. protein 3,456 days.
Schodack Landing, N.Y., was named the winner of the New England Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest. The Excellent-93% daughter of Sooner Centurion-ET, JPI +80, has lifetime credits of 234,249 lbs. milk, 11,277 lbs. fat and 7,985 lbs. protein in 3,456 days. With these marks, “Millie� placed sixth for fat and eighth for protein in the 2008 AJCA Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest. Awards were given to juniors who participated in the youth production contest. Emily Jane Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y., topped the contest with her entry, Dutch Hollow Parade Ellalee. The Very Good-84% daughter of BW Parade-ET, JPI +209, made a record with an m.e. of 30,395 lbs. milk. Juniors placing second through fifth were: Maxwell S. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.; Katherine Elizabeth DeWitt, Accord, N.Y.; Luke W. McReynolds, Danville, Vt.; Cassandra L. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y. All 26 juniors that participated in the contest received certificates and checks; the top three winners also received plaques. Members were elected to serve the organization as follows: Mike Ooms, Valatie, N.Y., president; Tom Sawyer, vice president; Jennifer McReynolds, secretary; Jerry Emerich, Fairfield, Vt. treasurer. New directors elected were: Suzanne Buell, Eastford, Conn.; Alan Chittenden; Myles Goodrich, West Danville, Vt.; Steve Holmes, Langdon, N.H.; Ted Moon; and Moira Poitras, Brimfield, Mass.
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Jersey High Seller Overall for Massachusetts All-Breeds Calf Sale
The Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Calf Sale is a growing event, becoming larger every year as buyers and sellers alike support its worthy cause—dairy youth programs in the state. This year, the sixth sale of the series sold 24 Registered Jerseys—the largest offering to date— for an average $1,176.04 and grossed $28,225. The sale was held on March 28, 2009, at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Mass. Sale Analysis
Number
Avg. Price Total Value
4 Open yearlings 19 Heifer calves 1 Choice of calves 24 Lots edian price M
$787.50 1,227.63 1,750.00
$3,150 23,325 1,750
$1,176.04 $1,000.00
$28,225
Sale Management: Massachusetts 4-H Dairy Committee Auctioneer: A. Bruce Whittier
Proceeds from the sale will enable juniors to compete in 4-H dairy judging, quiz bowl and other contests at World Dairy Expo and the North American International Livestock Exposition. The sale also supports the state 4-H dairy show and other dairy functions. The top selling Jersey—Parkview Rocket Poppy—was also the high seller of the day at $2,800. Connecticut Jersey
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breeders, John A. and Ashley Collins, Enfield, purchased the December 2008 daughter of O.F. Barber Rocket, JPI +84. “Poppy” has two Excellent maternal sisters, including Parkview Touch Gold Kiwi. “Kiwi” is the 2006 All American Senior Heifer Calf and was named Junior Champion of The All American Jersey Show the same year. “Poppy’s” dam, Parkview Gemini Cherry, Excellent-91%, is sired by Shamrock Grove Gemini 50R, JPI -41, and has two Excellent maternal sisters. “Poppy’s” grandam and third dam are both Excellent-90%. She was consigned by Jordan Thomas, Lowville, N.Y. The second high seller sold for $2,500 to another Connecticut Jersey breeder, Joe Adgalanis of Lebanon. Adgalanis selected Tierneys Governor Jory, a six-month-old daughter of Griffens Governor-ET, JPI +93, backed by nine Very Good or Excellent dams. Her Very Good-87% dam is sired by Rapid Bay Ressurection-ET, JPI +75, and her Excellent-92% grandam is a daughter of Curtsey Duncan Jude-ET, JPI +3. “Jory” hails from the same cow family as Tierneys Jade Jackie, fourth place junior yearling at The All American Jersey Show and Junior Champion of the Wisconsin State Junior Jersey Show in 2008. “Jackie” calved in March and was appraised Very Good-86% at 1-11. Another family member, Tierneys Jade
Josette, Very Good-89%, stood fourth in the senior three-year-old class at the Central National Jersey Show in 2007 and was named All-New York Senior Three-Year-Old the same year. “Jory” was consigned by Tierney Farm, Malone, N.Y. The Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Calf Sale auctioned Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Holstein and Milking Shorthorn lots as well and had an overall sale average of $1,204.63 on 54 head. Buyers from six eastern states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island) made Jersey purchases. Crescent Farms of Walpole, N.H., was the volume buyer of the day, taking home five consignments for $4,875. Sales $1,400 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) John A. and Ashley Collins, Enfield, Conn. Parkview Rocket Poppy, heifer calf 3 mos.................... $2,800 (Jordan Thomas, Lowville, N.Y.) Joe Adgalanis, Lebanon, Conn. Tierneys Governor Jory, heifer calf 6 mos..................... 2,500 (Tierney Farm, Malone, N.Y.) Rebecca Defeo, West Kingston, R.I. Billings Jevon Bismay, heifer calf 2 mos......................... 2,200 (Billings Farm Inc., Woodstock, Vt.) Crescent Farm, Walpole, N.H. First choice female from four different matings out of four different cows................................................................. 1,700 (Brian and Patti Wilson, Shoreham, Vt.) Timothy Noto, Stafford Springs, Conn. Dutch Hollow Governor Darla, heifer calf 3 mos............ 1,650 (Dutch Hollow Farm, Schodack Landing, N.Y.) Danielle Skoglund, Wales, Mass. Cowbell Evan Queenie, heifer calf 6 mos...................... 1,550 (Christine L. Sheesley Rozler, Potsdam, N.Y.) Erika Spino, Goshen, Conn. Meadow Winds Calico, heifer calf 6 mos....................... 1,400 (Roger and Elizabeth Czadzeck, Clyde, N.Y.)
Shannon Gardner 814/257-8627 Secretary: David Norman 570/324-5631 AJCA-NAJ Area Representative: Sara Barlass 614/256-6502
Nobledale Farm
Registered Jerseys since 1888 RR 2, Gillett, PA 16925 Stuart and Elaine Phone/Fax 570/537-2066 Barn 570/537-2308 • Steve 570/537-2314 E-mail: senoble@npacc.net
Stoney Hollow Jerseys Don, Jill, Garrett, and Jason Stonerook RD 1, Box 130, Martinsburg, PA 16662 Phone: 814/793-3059 Email: jstonerook@dishmail.net
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Four Springs Jerseys
J. Craig and Susan Wicker 2147 Upper Brush Valley Road Centre Hall, PA 16828 814/364-9807 A REAP Herd • Equity Investor
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Southern National Jersey Show
• April 4, 2009, Stillwater, Okla. • Brian Carscadden, Guelph, Ont., judge • 54-head shown • Sr. and Gr. Champ. Female— Ratliff D Dean Allie-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan. • Int. and Res. Gr. Champ. Female— Ratliff Kaptain Erica, Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan. • Res. Sr. Champ. Female—Ratliff Kaptain Miami-ET, Christy Ratliff • Res. Int. Champ. Female—Ratliff Sambo Magnolia-ET, Christy Ratliff • Jr. Champ. Female—Ratliff King Snickers, Amanda Nelson, Garnett, Kan. • Res. Jr. Champ. Female—Ratliff Suspect Carly, Ron and Christy Ratliff • Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor—Ron and Christy Ratliff Class Winners
Intermediate heifer calf (4 shown) 1. Cobblestone Devine Damsel, Isaiah Justus Ownbey, Perkins, Okla. 2. Burk Farms Comerica Rosel, Kyle Burk, Marionville, Mo., best bred and owned Senior heifer calf (4 shown) 1. Ratliff Giller Fallon, Amanda Nelson, Garnett, Kan. 2. Cobblestone Council Flashback, Abe Caldwell Cobb II, Perkins, Okla., best bred and owned Summer yearling heifer (5 shown) 1. Ratliff Sambo Demi-ET, Cassy and Carley Krull, Lake Mills, Wis. 2. FCF Aces-Hi Ellie, Sley and Brody Brand and Jordan Stookey, Dalhart, Texas Best bred and owned—Kane-Lane Iatola Peach, Steven B. Koehn, Meno, Okla., 4th in class Junior yearling heifer (6 shown) 1. Hardscrabble Governor Desire, Jordan Stookey, Milford, Ind.
Ratliff Kaptain Erica 1st Senior 3-yr.-old cow Res. Grand and Intermediate Champion 2. Meadow Winds Star let, A.J. and J.T. Ling, Springfield, Mo. Best bred and owned—LC Justice Pepper, Jacob Hahn, Linwood, Kan., 3rd in class Intermediate yearling heifer (3 shown) 1. Ratliff Suspect Carly (S: Oblong Valley Prime Suspect, D: Stan-J Duke Casey), Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan., best bred and owned, res. jr. champ. 2. RRS Sambo Fancy Reba, Rance Smith, Royse City, Texas Senior yearling heifer (8 shown) 1. Ratliff King Snickers (S: Ratliff F Prize King-ET, D: Ratliff Jade Sahara-ET), Amanda Nelson, jr. champ. 2. Sultan Glamour, Quinten Parker, Gravette, Ark., best bred and owned Uncalved 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Cobblestone Deluxe Foundation-ET, Isaiah Justus Ownbey 2. Ratliff Mason Paisley, David and Sue Jones, Yale, Okla. Best bred and owned—Parkers Sultan Ruby Tuesday, Ethan Parker, Gravette, Ark., 3rd in class Junior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Ratliff Res Kinzi-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff, best bred and owned Senior 2-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Ratliff Sambo Magnolia-ET (S: Lester Sambo, D: Ratliff Jade Maley), Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan., best bred and owned, res. int. champ. 2. Ratliff Just Wait Paula, Christy Ratliff Junior 3-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Valhalla Indiana Lucky, Ron and Christy Ratliff 2. RRS Furor Alyshas Sweet Memory, Ricky Harrison, Royse City, Texas, best bred and owned Senior 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Ratliff Kaptain Erica (S: Avonlea Renaissance KaptainET, D: Ratliff Payday Elise), Christy Ratliff, best bred and owned, int. and res. gr. champ. 2. Burks Counciller Joann, Kyle Burk 4-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Ratliff Kaptain Miami-ET (S: Avonlea Renaissance Kaptain-ET, D: J Imperial Martha-ET), Christy Ratliff,
Ratliff Kaptain Miami-ET 1st 4-yr.-old cow Reserve Senior Champion
Judge Brian Carscadden congratulates the champion cows. Fred Pretz holds the Grand Champion, Ratliff D Dean Allie-ET, and Christy Ratliff is at the halter of Ratliff Kaptain Erica, the Reserve Grand Champion. best bred and owned, res. sr. champ. 2. Vendications Velma, Brandon and Ryan Gettle, Fair Grove, Mo. 5-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Sambo Fabulous-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff 2. Kane-Lane Parade Kayley, Steven B. Koehn, best bred and owned Aged cow (3 shown) 1. Ratliff D Dean Allie-ET (S: Elliotts Dorie Dean, D: Pine Creek Fabian Amy), Ron and Christy Ratliff, best bred and owned, sr. and gr. champ. 2. Ratliff Jade Candace-ET, Christy Ratliff Junior best three females (3 shown) 1. Ron and Christy Ratliff 2. Abe Caldwell Cobb II Best three females (2 shown) 1. Ron and Christy Ratliff
Cobblestone Deluxe Foundation-ET 1st Uncalved 2-yr.-old cow
Ratliff King Snickers 1st Senior yearling heifer Junior Champion
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10-Month-Old Calf Tops Ohio Spring Classic
An annual Ohio tradition continued its noteworthy ways on Memorial Day in Sidney, Ohio. Over the past 13 years the sale has grown to be one of the top state sales each year. In 2008, it achieved a record gross ($278,800) and the year prior it attained a record-high average. On May 25, 2009, the Ohio Spring Classic Sale followed these impressive figures with 90 averaging $2,557.78 and by days’ end the sale grossed $230,300. Forty buyers from nine states—Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Wisconsin—made purchases at this year’s sale. Number
Sale Analysis
32 Cows, two years and over 1 under 3 mos., s. w. d. 24 Bred heifers 14 Open Yearlings 19 Heifer calves 1 Embroyo package 90 Lots Median price
Avg. Price Total Value
$3,084.38 900.00 2,293.75 1,582.14 2,771.05 750.00
$98,700 900 55,050 22,150 52,650 750
$2,557.78 $230,200 $2,050.00
Sale Management: Ohio Jersey Breeders Association Co-Managed by Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Todd Woodruff
A 10-month-old calf from Canada commanded the top price of the sale. Maple Ridge Guapo Cameo sold for $10,000 to Eddie Harris, Cleveland, Tenn. She is a daughter of Yellow Briar Heaths Guapo and out of Potwell Regal Cameo 3F, SUP EX 91-5E in Canada. “Cameo 3F” produced three records over 19,200 lbs. milk, 980 lbs. fat and 690 lbs. protein. In 1998, she was nominated All-Canadian Junior Two-Year-Old. As a five-year-old “Cameo 3F” won her class at the Brant-Norfolk Show in 2001. The grandam, Potwell Ballot’s Dawn 24C, Very Good 86 (CAN), is sired by WF/L&M Ballot-ET, JPI -92. The Grand Champion of the 1995 Expo Milk in Brazil is the third dam, Potwell Junos Belle 32A, Very Good 88 (CAN). The next dam, Potwell S G Baroness 21X, is also Very Good in Canada. On the paternal side of “Cameo’s” pedigree sits “Guapo’s” dam, Vanderberg Amedeo Gorgeous, the 2007 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Grand Champion. “Cameo” was consigned by Pete and Michelle Stern, Drumbo, Ont. Taking home the second high seller, Marhaven Justice Sugar-ET, was Bailee and Calla Mazzaro and Duane Cole, Williamsfield, Ohio. The trio purchased the senior two-year-old sired by Janes Primetime Justice-ET, JPI -136, for $8,000. The potential third generation Page 64
Excellent calved in early March. Her dam, Van De Sambo Swan Serenade-ET, Excellent-93%, has a 305day record of 21,170 5.3% 1,112 3.6% 766 89DCR at 7-4. “Serenade” has four additional milking daughters with an average appraisal score of 88.5%. Two of her other daughters, who are full sisters to “Sugar,” have competed well in the show ring. In 2007, Marhaven Justice SizzleET, was named the Junior Reserve All American Senior Heifer Calf. She placed first in senior heifer calf class at the New York Spring Carousel Show and Spring Dairy Expo Junior Show and second at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Show. Marhaven Justice Star-ET, placed fourth at the 2008 Spring Dairy Expo as a senior yearling heifer. The next dam, Wesleys Brook Sierra Swan, Excellent-94%, is sired by Molly Brook Brass Major, JPI +20. “Sugar” was consigned by Matt Boyce and Family, Alliance, Ohio. Selling for the third high price of the day was Gustav Ashlyn, Excellent-90%, selected by Tanner C. May, Shelbyville, Ky. The three-year-old is sired by Piedmont MCT Gustav-ET, JPI -120 and is a fourth generation Excellent. She was fresh the end of December and due to calve again in February to Impressive Indiana, JPI -55. “Ashlyn” was the first place four-year-old at the 2009 Spring Dairy Expo Open and Junior Shows. She is out of Tiaro Remake Ashley-ET, Excellent-91%, who produced 20,930 lbs. of milk in her first lactation. The next two dams are both Excellent. “Ashley’s” maternal sister, Tiaro First Prize Amber-ET, Excellent-92%, was the Intermediate Champion and first place senior three-year-old at the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Regional Junior Show. She produced 21,390 lbs. milk, 1,245 lbs. fat and 875 lbs. protein at 3-8. Two additional sisters are appraised Excellent-90% and Very Good-89% respectively. She was consigned by Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams, McConnelsville, Ohio. The volume buyer of the sale was Spatz Cattle Company, Lititz, Pa., who selected eight head for $18,800. Sales $2,700 and Over (Consignors in Parentheses) Eddie Harris, Cleveland, Tenn. Maple Ridge Guapo Cameo, heifer calf 10 mos...... $10,000 (Pete and Michelle Stern, Drumbo, Ont.) Smart Alpha Fillpail Cher Lee-ET, heifer calf 8 mos.... 5,200 (Amanda R. Curtis, Sidney, Ohio) Bailee and Calla Mazzaro and Cole Duane, Williamsfield, Ohio Marhaven Justice Sugar-ET, cow 2 yrs....................... 8,000 (Matt Boyce and Family, Alliance, Ohio) Tanner C. May, Shelbyville, Ky. Gustav Ashlyn, cow 3 yrs............................................. 6,700 (Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams, McConnelsville, Ohio) (continued to page 67)
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Veda), Erin Williams, sr., gr. and sup. champ. 2. Daisy Lane Wanups C Zoe (S: Giprat Belles Chairman-ET, D: Daisey Lane Quebecs RD Wanup), Heath Geyer, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 4-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Gustav Ashlyn, Jody Williams
Indiana Veda was named Supreme and Grand Champion for Erin Williams, McConnelsville, Ohio, at the Spring Dairy Expo Junior Jersey Show on April 10, 2009. Heath Geyer, Fort Loramie, Ohio, exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion, Daisy Lane Wanups C Zoe. Steve White, New Castle, Ind., judged the 70-animals shown in Columbus, Ohio, at the Ohio Exposition Center. Class Winners
Intermediate heifer calf (2 shown) GR Starwischer Tiger Delite, Kadey Starkey, Mechanicsburg, Ohio Senior heifer calf (13 shown) DKG Jade Smily (S: Giprat Belles Jade-ET, D: DKG Renaissance Pearl), Grace Hageman, Sidney, Ohio, jr. champ. Summer yearling heifer (9 shown) DKG Response Chance Chloe (S: DKG Response Chance, D: DKG Ressurection Barbara), Grace Hageman, res. jr. champ. Junior yearling heifer (11 shown) DKG Supreme Lucy, Trevor Greiwe Intermediate yearling heifer (9 shown) Justice Desire, Erin Williams, McConnelsville, Ohio Senior yearling heifer (8 shown)
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Michigan Spring Junior Jersey Show Gustav Ashlyn 1st 4-yr.-old cow Jade Rock Carla, Logan Myers, Troy, Ohio. Junior 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Indiana Alona-ET, Erin Williams, McConnelsville, Ohio Senior 2-yr.-old cow (7 shown) 1. Indiana Angelina (S: Impressive Indiana-ET, D: Tiaro Remake Angel-ET), Jody Williams, int. champ. 2. Entourage Excel Alliance Awesome (S: Smart Rex Alliance, D: Dustin Abby), Hannah Geyer, Fort Loramie, Ohio, res. int. champ. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (2 shown) J-Kay Jurisdiction Elsie, Erika Graves, Urbana, Ohio Senior 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Indiana Veda (Impressive Indiana-ET, D: Just Wait
The first Michigan Spring Junior Jersey Show was held on March 27, 2009, at the MSU Pavilion in East Lansing, Mich. Judging the four entries of Registered Jerseys was Mark Rueth, Oxford, Wis. Taking home the Grand and Senior Champion honors was the winning aged cow, Furors Pecan of CFJ, exhibited by Heather Fry, Blanchard. Junior Champion honors went to Sunny Lea RM Misty, the first place senior yearling heifer exhibited by Eric Moser, Dansville. Tumbleweed Ex Cocktails N Dreams, exhibited by Tyler Burkhardt, Lowell, was named Reserve Junior Champion. She was the first place senior heifer calf.
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Ohio Spring Classic Sale (continued from page 64) Steve and Lynda Bachelor and Family, Angola, Ind. Bridon J W Simone, cow 3 yrs....................................... 6,500 (Bridon Farms Inc, Paris, Ont.) Don and Lydia Turner, Shelbyville, Ky. SSF Governor Paisley, heifer calf 5 mos. ..................... 6,400 (Charles F. Luchsinger, Syracuse, N.Y.) Cowbell Justice Nestle Too, bred heifer 20 mos............ 4,800 (Don and Lydia Turner) Frederick T. Petzold, Hamilton, Ohio Bridon GC Spring-ET, cow 3 yrs. .................................. 5,600 (Paul and Lorraine Franken, Clinton, Ont.) Josh and Phil Gordon, Syracuse, Ind. Enniskillen Centurion Daisy, cow 2 yrs.......................... 5,100 (Enniskillen Jersey Farm, Enniskillen, Ont.) Wayne Greene, Jr., Cadott, Wis. Buttercrest Jacinto Favor, bred heifer 20 mos................ 4,500 (Cooperrider and Sons, Croton, Ohio) River Valley Farm, Tremont, Ill. Glenholme Ress Magenta, cow 2 yrs............................ 4,000 (Glenholme Jerseys/Robert and Bruce Mellow, Caledon, Ont.) Pete and Michelle Stern, Drumbo, Ont. Huronia Connectn Jillian 55P, cow 4 yrs........................ 3,900 (Donna Lynn Armstrong, Auburn, Ont.) Logan and Jordan Elmore and Seth Davis, Elizabethtown, Ky. Family Hill Connection Gianna, cow 2 yrs...................... 3,500 (Michael Heath and Triple T Holsteins, Westminster, Md.) Yellow Brian Gold Fantasy-ET, bred heifer 2 yrs .......... 3,000 (Lorne Ella, P&M Stern and J. Stephens, Hornby, Ont.) Triple T Holsteins, Michael Heath and Willie McKay, Cable, Ohio Underground Sugar Mamie-ET, heifer calf 8 mos. ....... 3,500 (Underground Genetics, Pitcher, N.Y.) Williams Jerseys, McConnelsville, Ohio Jaspar Iatola Viva, cow 2 yrs. . ...................................... 3,500 (Jim and Tammy Sparling, Varna, Ont.) Grant Cope, Salem, Ohio Trihaven Kaptain Lotus, cow 3 yrs................................. 3,300 (Stephen H., Bradley S., John M. and Alissa K. A. White, New Castle, Ind.) John M. and Mary A. Rahm and Family, Versailles, Ohio Daisey Lane Xollys W Accio, bred heifer 2 yrs.............. 3,300 (John M. and Mary A. Rahm and Family, Versailles, Ohio) KC Farm, Russell Springs, Ky. Apples & Waves J Applejack, cow 3 yrs........................ 3,200 (Whitney Maxham, South Hero, Vt.)
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The high seller of the Ohio Spring Classic Sale was Maple Ridge Guapo Cameo who sold for $10,000. She was consigned by Pete and Michele Stern and purchased by Eddie Harris. Pictured (L-R) are Eddie and Gaye Harris; Todd Woodruff, auctioneer; Russell Gammon, pedigrees; Lowell Stevens, sale co-chair; and Neal Diley at the halter. Robert W. Brown and Family, Centerburg, Ohio Justice Mariah, heifer calf 8 mos.................................... 3,000 (Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams) Brian Call, S. Charleston, Ohio Oblong Valley Com Spence-ET, heifer calf 7 mos......... 3,000 (Kenneth Beneke, Millerton, N.Y.) Her Man Jerseys and Elmhurst Farm, Waynesville, Ohio Bridon Shyster Gilda, bred heifer 16 mos...................... 3,000 (Bridon Farms Inc, Paris, Ont.) Robert D. Kauffman, Shreve, Ohio BW Finalist Noelle R726, bred heifer 16 mos................ 3,000 (Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif.) Spatz Cattle Company, Lititz, Pa. Alpha Fillpail Eva, bred heifer 22 mos........................... 3,000 (TLC Syndicate, Troy, Ohio) Sultans Lacy, cow 3 yrs.................................................. 2,900 (Stephen H., Bradley S., John M. and Ann M. White, New Castle, Ind.) Entourage Wish Upon A Dream-ET, cow 2 yrs.............. 2,800 (Will Iager, Jessica Brown and Megan Horn, New Knoxville, Ohio) Carl F. Gravenkemper and Family and Anders Family,
Marhaven Justice Sugar-ET sold for the second high price of the day, $8,000, to Bailee and Calla Mazzaro and Duane Cole, second right. She was consigned by Matt Boyce and Family; David, Russell, Matt and Ruth Boyce, left. Also pictured are sale co-chair Lowell Stevens, third from right and Dusty Bohl at the halter In the box are Todd Woodruff, auctioneer and Russell Gammon, pedigrees. Springfield, Ohio J-Kay Ressurection Elise-ET, cow 2 yrs........................ 2,900 (Erika Graves, Jacob Morgan and Dusty Alltop, Urbana, Ohio) Christopher F. Vaughan, Sheridan, Ill. Van De Action Bamboo Karate, cow 2 yrs..................... 2,850 (Van De Jerseys, Transfer, Pa.) Hannah Hurst, Waynesville, Ohio Miss Davines Miracle, heifer calf 9 mos......................... 2,800 (Mike Heath, Triple-T Holsteins and Willy McKay) Timothy R. Place, Perry, Mich. Sa-Fire Sambos Angel, bred heifer 21 mos................... 2,750 (Kenneth L. Gerber, Monroeville, Ohio) DRJ Jerseys, London, Ohio Gordons Furor Rita, cow 3 yrs....................................... 2,700 (Gordon Farms and Lisa Oesch, Syracuse, Ind.)
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National Jersey Queen to be Selected
The 2009 National Jersey Queen Contest will be held Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7 in conjunction with The All American Jersey Show and Sale in Louisville, Ky. Participants in the National Jersey Queen Contest must be at least 16 years of age, but not older than 20, on January 1, 2009. They must also be (a) the current state or regional Jersey queen, or (b) an exhibitor in either the 2009 Western National or All American Junior Jersey Shows. Contestants must also be a junior or lifetime member of the American Jersey Cattle Association. To enter the contest, the off icial application must be completed and received in the AJCA office by October 15. Late applications will not be accepted. The application form is available at www. USJersey.com, or by request from the AJCA Development Department.
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New York Spring Carousel Junior Jersey Show The New York Spring Carousel Junior Jersey Show was held on April 10, 2009, in Syracuse, N.Y. Judging the 26 entries of Registered Jerseys was Tom Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa. Reich-Dale Starlite Vinesse was selected as Grand and Intermediate Champion of the show. Skyler Reichard, Chambersburg, Pa., exhibited “Vinesse,” who was the winning junior three-year-old. The Reserve Grand and Senior Champion honors were awarded to the first place four-year-old, Lazy KS Signatures Sign, exhibited by Brandon M. Perna, Amsterdam, N.Y.
Reich-Dale Starlite Vinesse 1st Junior 2-yr.-old cow Senior and Grand Champion
Marhaven Silver Becca, the winning junior two-year-old, exhibited by Brock T. Elsea, Fowler, Ohio, was named the Reserve Intermediate Champion. The winning pair of intermediate yearling heifers were named Junior and Reserve Junior Champion. Amanda Thompson, Wellsville, Pa., exhibited the Junior Champion, South Mountain Valiant Josie. The second place heifer, KelloggBay Furor Juna-ET, was named Reserve Junior Champion. She was exhibited by Megan Hill, Bristol, Vt.
Crescent, Okla., 2nd in class Summer yearling heifer (4 shown) Ratliff Sambo Demi-ET, Cassy Krull, Lake Mills, Wis. Best bred and owned—RRS HF Ren Bluebell Butter Pecan, Rhyn Smith, Royse City, Texas, 3rd in class Junior yearling heifer (4 shown) LC Justice Pepper, Jacob Hahn, Linwood, Kan. Intermediate yearling heifer (2 shown) RRS Sambo Fancy Reba, Rance Smith, Royse City, Texas, best bred and owned Senior yearling heifer (7 shown) Ratliff King Snickers (S: Ratliff F Prize King-ET, D: Ratliff Jade Sahara-ET), Amanda Nelson, jr. champ. Best bred and owned—Sultan Glamour, Quinten Parker, Gravette, Ark., 2nd in class Uncalved 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Cobblestone Deluxe Foundation-ET, Isaiah Justus Ownbey, Perkins, Okla. Best bred and owned—Parkers Sultan Ruby Tuesday, Ethan Parker, Gravette, Ark., 2nd in class Junior 2-yr.-old cow (1 shown) RRS Extreme A-Bell Ringer, Ricky Harrison, Royse City, Texas Senior 2-yr.-old cow (1 shown) LC Libertys Justice (S: SHF Centurion Sultan, D: Libertys Lady), Taylor Leach, Linwood, Kan., int. and gr. champ. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (1 shown) RRS Furor Alyshas Sweet Memory, Ricky Harrison, best bred and owned Senior 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) Schulte Bros Vin Nancy-ET (S: Vindication, D: Aland Nanette WN1-ET), Kortni Burk, Marionville, Mo., res. int. champ. Best bred and owned—Kane-Lane Jace Bobbin, Blake E. Koehn, Meno, Okla., 4th in class 4-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Butterfield Amedeo Glorytime-ET (S: Piedmont Grove Amedeo, D: Butterfield Bud Goldeneye), Lincoln Parker, Gravette, Ark., sr. and res. gr. champ. 2. RRS Split P (S: RRS Hoper Maids Butler, D: RRS Zorro Banana Split), Rance Smith, best bred and owned of show, res. sr. champ.
Southern National Junior Jersey Show
Taylor Leach, Linwood, Kan., won Grand Champion with LC Libertys Justice at the Southern National Junior Jersey Show. Butterfield Amedeo Glorytime-ET was named Reserve Grand Champion for Lincoln Parker, Gravette, Ark. Judge John Erbsen, Lanark, Ill., placed the 36 entries in Stillwater, Okla., on April 10, 2009. Class Winners
Intermediate heifer calf (4 shown) Burk Farms Comerica Rosel (S: Bridon Remake Comerica-ET, D: Burk Farms Gemini 2028), Kyle Burk, Marionville, Mo., best bred and owned, res. jr. champ. Senior heifer calf (3 shown) Ratliff Giller Fallon, Amanda Nelson, Garnett, Kan. Best bred and owned—JCS Sprite of Sultan, Julie Semrad,
Taylor Leach, right, at the halter of the Southern National Junior Jersey Show Grand Champion, LC Libertys Justice. Lincoln Parker, left, holds Butterfield Amedeo Glorytime-ET, the Reserve Grand Champion female.
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Kilgus Farmstead Begins Bottling All-Jersey Milk
More than 1,000 people visited Kilgus Dairy on June 20, 2009, to celebrate the grand opening of the bottling plant at the farm in Fairbury, Ill. The event gave the community the chance to enjoy a day on the farm and the Kilguses the opportunity to promote everything Jersey. Residents sampled four varieties of Kilgus Farmstead milk, partook in the farm’s soft-serve ice cream, enjoyed a lunch of Jersey beef and learned about a working dairy farm through tours that captured everything from baby calves to grazing cows. Kilgus Farmstead began bottling milk from its 100-cow herd several months ago and is now distributing 3,500 gallons a week to retailers in northern and central Illinois using the Queen of Quality® logo. The All-Jersey Creamline milk is non-homogenized and sold in gallons, half gallons and pints as whole milk, 2% milk, skim milk and 2% chocolate milk. Milk is packaged in opaque, high-density polyethylene jugs. The family is also marketing heavy cream and soft-serve ice cream at its dairy store on the farm. The Registered Jersey herd is managed by Paul Kilgus. The bottling plant is managed by his nephew, Matt. Their families are also involved in the operation of the business, including Paul’s wife, Carmen, and their children, Justin, Trent and Carla, and Matt’s wife, Jenna, and their daughter Kamber. The founders of the dairy, Paul’s father and mother, Duane and Arlene, are also involved in the business. About six years ago, the Kilguses were at a fork in the road when Matt expressed an interest in dairying with the family. They wanted to be able to bring him and other family members in down the road and felt they had two choices for additional income—expand the dairy or do something different. Considering the
Kilgus Farmstead is bottling 3,500 gallons of non-homogenized milk every week. The product is sold using the Queen of Quality® mark and promoting the All-Jersey advantages of more protein, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, niacin and Vitamin B12 than regular milk.
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location (just one mile outside the city limits) and interests and skills of the parties involved, the Kilguses decided to pursue the production of a value-added product. Though they initially considered making cheese, the Kilguses opted to bottle milk so they would not be in direct competition with another Illinois Jersey breeder who produces cheese—Ropp Farms in Normal. Prior to setting up shop, the Kilguses visited about half a dozen plants in other states to learn what did and did not work for others and worked with county boards
and state inspectors to iron out the details. They eventually settled on Wisconsinbased Darling Dairy Supply to construct and oversee the plant set-up. The Kilguses also talked to consumers and retailers in their area to get a feel for product demand. The gist of their research is backed by formal research that shows consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about food safety and origin of product and are looking for simple, comfort foods. “You can go to the grocery store and find (our) milk that was produced this (continued to page 71)
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More than 1,000 members of the community attended the grand opening of the bottling plant at Kilgus Dairy, which included a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Pictured left to right are Josh Clemons, Fairbury Chamber of Commerce, Matt, Kamber and Jenna Kilgus, Trent, Paul, Carla (front) and Carmen Kilgus and business consultant, Jim Gage.
morning, went through the pasteurization process, was bottled and on the shelf, and could be on the table tonight,� Paul Kilgus told a reporter for WJBC News, which covers McLean County in central Illinois. Along with local freshness, the Kilguses are promoting the fact that milk from their pasture-grazed cows has higher amounts of conjugated linoleic acid and may have anti-cancer properties.
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Milk is also produced without the use of rBST. Kilgus Farmstead products have strong support from the community as the Kilgus name is one that is familiar to them. The support was evident in the showing at the open house. The Kilguses have also expanded into the meat business. They are raising all their Jersey bull calves as steers and selling beef in halves, quarters and individual cuts. They have also established a successful goat meat business, with strong demand coming from ethnic markets in the Chicago area.
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Theresa G. Sweeney, Visalia, won Grand Champion with Rancho Vista Illusion Christy at the California Spring Junior Jersey Show in Merced, Calif. Oblong Valley Molly-ET was named Reserve Grand Champion for Madeline Davis, Riverdale. Judge Mark Reuth, Oxford, Wis., placed the 32 Registered Jerseys on April 24, 2009. Class Winners
Intermediate heifer calf (3 shown) Whitney Oaks Furor Gladis, Madeline Davis, Riverdale Senior heifer calf (2 shown) Caties Iatola Echos Everlasting, Catherine Elizabeth Kunde, Windsor Summer yearling heifer (3 shown) Stemple View Comerica Keeley (S: Bridon Remake Comerica-ET, D: Parkview Touch Gold Kiwi), Amanda Moretti, Petaluma, jr. champ. Junior yearling heifer (6 shown) DKG Vindication Cutie (S: Vindication, D: DKG Renaissance Star), Christian Cunningham, Penngrove, res. jr. champ. Intermediate yearling heifer (2 shown) Select -Scott Ress Magali-ET, Natalie Sanders, Hilmar Senior yearling heifer (6 shown) Select Minister Lea, Natalie Sanders Junior 2-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Rancho Vista Illusion Christy (S: Sunset Canyon Anth Illusion-ET, D: Jersey B Jade Christal), Theresa G. Sweeney, Visalia, int. and gr. champ. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (5 shown) Hard Core Ring Forever, Amanda Moretti, Petaluma Junior 3-yr.-old cow (2 shown) UHT Canaan Attaboy Juliette, Natalie Sanders Senior 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) Oblong Valley Molly-ET (S: Elliotts Renaissance Deluxe, D: Pleasant Nook DC Montage), Madeline Davis, res. int. and res. gr. champ.
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