April 2009 Jersey Journal by AJCA/NAJ/JMS

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JERSEY JOURNAL

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. 4 • April 2009 • ISSN: 0021-5953

Editor: Kimberly A. Billman Assistant Editors: Tracie Hoying, Renée Norman All American Committees Gather

Senior Writer/JerseySites Coordinator: Michele Ackerman http://www.usjersey.com/jerseysites.html

19 All American Committee Plan

20 Summary of March AJCA, NAJ

24 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meeting

37 The Nation’s Founders of the

25 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meeting

59 Uniform Functional Type Traits

34 Building on a Legacy at

62 Young Sire Availability Listing,

for 2009

Schedule

AJCA-NAJ Annual Meeting Schedule and Registration Form 24

Registration

Billings Farm

Board Meetings Jersey Breed

Appraisal Program April 2009

42 Six Generations Strong at Highland Farms Inc.

66 Ohio Jersey Breeders Association 26 Jersey Junior Public Presentation Contest Due June 5th 28 July 1st Deadline for AJCA Scholarships

Oldest Registered Jersey Herd in U.S.

New England has long been known as the foundation of the Jersey breed. And Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, Vt., is one of the oldest operating herds in the northeast. Founded in 1871, the far m has diversified to remain profitable throughout the everchanging agricultural industry. Gracing this month’s cover is B. J. Hanfield, farm manager at Billings Farm with a group of the farm’s Registered JerseyTM heifers. The farm is part of an educational venture for the public through the Billings Farm & Museum. This month the Jersey Journal highlights two New England herds—Billings Farm and Highland Farm Inc., Cornish, Maine. Turn to page 34 to read more about these New England herds and for a complete listing of the region’s REAP herds. Photo courtesy The Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Bob Eddy, photographer.

53 Junior Awards Available 54 Junior Show Rules and Eligibility 6

AJCA, NAJ Board Members

Advertising Index

14 Along the Jersey Road 10 Calendar 17 Editorial 41 Arkansas State Fair Junior Jersey Show 41 Arizona State Fair Junior Jersey Show 57 South Florida Fair Jersey Show

Field Service Staff

67 In Memoriam 58 Jersey Jargon 6

Jersey Journal Subscription Rates

68, 69, 70 Journal Shopping Center 54 Letters to the Editor 14 New Members 14 New Jersey Sites 10 Registration Fees 48 Jersey Stars of the Silent Screen Sale

10 Type Appraisal Schedule

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Official Publication of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc.

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, Illinoiss, 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 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: Libby Bleakney, 165 Towles Hill Rd., Cornish, ME 04020-9740 Phone 207/625-3305; highland_farms@myfairpoint.net. Directors Libby Bleakney, see above. First District. 2009. 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. 2009. William Grammer, 966 S. 15th St., Sebring, OH 44672. Phone 330/938-6798; gramjer@agristar.net. Fourth District. 2010. Jim Quist, 5500 W. Jensen, Fresno, CA 93706. Phone 559/485-1436. PK1JQ@hotmail.com. Twelfth District. 2011.

Craig Rhein, 3789 Sweet Arrow Lake Rd., Pine Grove, PA 17963. Phone 570/345-3383; meadowview@ pennwoods.net. Third District. 2009. 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. Robert Stryk, 629 Krenek Stryk Rd., Schulenburg, TX 78956-5128. Phone 979/561-8468; bobstryk@cvtv.net. Eighth District. 2009. James VanBuskirk, 1110 W. Sigler St., Carleton, MI 48117. Phone 734/654-6544; JVBRedHot@yahoo.com. 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: James Ahlem, 9483 Columbus Ave., Hilmar, CA 95324-9322. Phone 209/632-8656; ahlemie@ aol.com. Vice President: James S. Huffard III, 165 Huffard Lane, Crockett, VA 24323. Phone 276/686-5201. hdfjersey@ embarqmail.com. Directors James Ahlem, see above. District 2. 2009. Marion Barlass, 6145 E. County Rd. A, Janesville, WI 53546. Phone 608/754-1171; barlassjerseys@gmail. com. Director 6. 2011. David Chamberlain, see AJCA officers. Richard A. Doran, ex-officio, see AJCA

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David Endres, W9402 Hwy. K, Lodi, WI 53555. Phone 608/592-7856; jazzy@merr.com. District 4. 2010. Calvin Graber, 44797 281st St., Parker, SD 57053. Phone 605/238-5782. calgraber@yahoo.com. District 7. 2009 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. 2009. 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.

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JERSEY JOURNAL

ABS Global.............................................................. 16 Accelerated Genetics..........................................7, 67 Ahlem Farms........................................................... 22 Alta Genetics............................................................ 13 Alta Genetics/Jerseyland Sires...........................4, 57 American Jersey Cattle Association ...................69, 70 Androgenics............................................................. 52 Arco Farms.............................................................. 38 Avi-Lanche Jerseys................................................. 11 Avon Road Jersey Farm.......................................... 46

Hapalson Jersey Farm............................................ 46 Hav’s Farm............................................................... 44 Heartland Jerseys.................................................... 52 High Lawn Farm...................................................... 41 Highland Farms, Inc................................................. 44 Highland Jersey Farm............................................. 63 Hi-Land Farms......................................................... 30 Hilmar Jerseys......................................................... 22 Holmes Farm........................................................... 44 Huffard Dairy Farms................................................ 61

Bachelor Farms....................................................... 65 Ben-Alli Jerseys....................................................... 45 Biltmore Farm.......................................................... 32 Brentwood Farms.................................................... 22 Bush River Jerseys.................................................... 9 Buttercrest Jerseys.................................................. 63

Illinois Jerseys..............................................52, 53, 57 Illinois Sale............................................................... 51 Indiana Jerseys......................................32, 50, 55, 65 Iowa Jerseys......................................................52, 55

California Jerseys........................................11, 22, 38 Cantendo Acres....................................................... 63 Carson & Bascom Jerseys...................................... 44 Cedarcrest Farms.................................................... 72 Celestial Jerseys...................................................... 30 Cinnamon Ridge Dairy............................................ 55 Circle S Jerseys....................................................... 44 Clauss Dairy Farm................................................... 22 Clear Creek Jerseys................................................ 55 Clover Patch Dairy................................................... 63 Cloverfield Jerseys.................................................. 68 Cooper Farm............................................................ 27 Covington Jerseys................................................... 55 Crescent Farm......................................................... 44 D&E Jerseys............................................................ 11 Dar-Re Farm Ltd...................................................... 63 Deep South & Southeast Heifer Growers South Sale.....................................................................12 DeMents Jerseys..................................................... 52 Den-Kel Jerseys....................................................... 27 Diamond S Farm...................................................... 54 Dreamroad Jerseys................................................. 27 Dutch Hollow Farm.................................................. 27 Edn-Ru Jerseys....................................................... 40 Fair Weather Farms................................................. 27 Family Hill Farm....................................................... 21 Field of Dreams Sale............................................... 52 Forest Glen Jerseys................................................... 3 Fort Morrison Jerseys.............................................. 36 Four Springs Jerseys............................................... 40 Freeman’s Jerseys................................................... 53 Gaby Jersey Farm................................................... 40 Genex......................................................................... 2 Golden Meadows Jerseys....................................... 38 Grammer Jersey Farm............................................ 63 Grazeland Jerseys Ltd............................................. 63 Hallet Dairy Farm LLC............................................. 46

JEMI Jerseys........................................................... 40 JVB Red Hot Jerseys.............................................. 46 Jersey Journal.......................................47, 49, 50, 70 Jersey Marketing Service......................12, 31, 33, 51 Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch.................................................... 26 Jordan’s Jerseys...................................................... 52 Journal Shopping Center............................68, 69, 70 K&R Jerseys............................................................ 54 Kenny Farm.............................................................. 40 Lady Lane Farms..................................................... 56 Lawtons Jersey Farm.............................................. 27 Livestock Exporters Association of U.S.A................50 Lucky Hill Jersey Farm............................................ 32 Lyon Jerseys............................................................ 55 M&M Dairy Farm..................................................... 46 Mapleline Farm........................................................ 44 Margandale Jersey Farm........................................ 63 Mason Farm............................................................. 50 McKee Jersey Farm................................................. 53 Messmer Jersey Farm............................................. 55 Michigan Jersey Cattle Club.................................... 68 Mills Jerseys............................................................ 55 Minnesota Jerseys................................................... 54 Mi-Rose Jerseys...................................................... 40 Molly Brook Farms................................................... 38 National All-Jersey Inc............................................. 68 Nettle Creek Jerseys............................................... 50 New England Jersey Sires...................................... 68 New England Jersey Breeders Association............ 39 New England Spring Sale....................................... 33 New England Jerseys......................32, 36, 38, 39, 44 New York Jerseys.........................................27, 28, 30 New York Spring Sale.............................................. 31 Nobledale Farm....................................................... 40 Northeast Kingdom Sales....................................... 44 O’Do Acres............................................................... 63 Oakfield Corners...................................................... 28 Oakhaven Jerseys................................................... 63 Ohio Jerseys..........................................45, 63, 64, 65

Ohio Spring Classic Sale...................................64, 65 Oomsdale Farms, Inc.............................................. 27 Oregon Jerseys.............................................3, 15, 53 Owens Farms Inc..................................................... 46 Pat-Mar Jerseys....................................................... 22 Pennsota Jerseys.................................................... 54 Pennsylvania Jerseys.............................................. 40 Peterson Jerseys..................................................... 56 Pine Hill Jersey Farm............................................... 63 Proctor’s Bel-Air Farm............................................. 44 Queen-Acres Farm.................................................. 40 River Valley.............................................................. 57 Riverside-F Farms................................................... 40 Rocha Jerseys......................................................... 15 Rock Run Jerseys.................................................... 32 Rosevale Jerseys..................................................... 63 Rowzee Jersey Farm............................................... 53 Schirm Jersey Farm................................................ 63 Scotch View Farms.................................................. 30 Scot-Lyn Jerseys..................................................... 63 Seacord Farm.......................................................... 27 Select Sires, Inc.....................................68, 69, 70, 71 Semex................................................................23, 69 Senn-Sational Jerseys............................................. 40 Shenandoah Jerseys............................................... 50 Silver Maple Farms.................................................. 36 Silver Mist Farm....................................................... 56 Silver Spring Farm................................................... 27 Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys................................................... 9 Smith Haven Dairy................................................... 54 Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc........................................... 63 Spring Valley Farm................................................... 40 Springdale Jersey Farm.......................................... 38 Steinhauers Jerseys................................................ 46 Stone House Farm.................................................. 27 Stoney Hollow Jerseys............................................ 40 Sturdy Built............................................................... 70 Sugar Grove Jerseys............................................... 38 Summit Farm........................................................... 55 Sun Valley Jerseys................................................... 56 Sunbow Jerseys...................................................... 22 Sunset Canyon Jerseys........................................... 56 TLC Syndicate......................................................... 63 Taylor Jersey Farm, Inc............................................ 50 Tennessee Jerseys................................18, 21, 22, 40 Tennessee Spring Sale........................................... 21 Tierney Farm Jerseys.............................................. 27 Topline Jerseys........................................................ 44 Trinity Jersey Farm.................................................. 21 Unkefer Dairy Farm................................................. 63 Valley Oaks Jerseys................................................ 56 Van Dell Farms, Inc.................................................. 46 Vanderfeltz Jerseys.................................................. 40 Volunteer Jersey Farm............................................. 18 Waverly Farm............................................................. 8 Wester Jersey Farm................................................ 40 Westfalia Surge........................................................ 69 Wetumpka Farm...................................................... 27 Wilsonview Dairy..................................................... 56 Windridge Jersey Farm........................................... 55 Wisconsin Jerseys...............................................29, 46 Wisconsin Spring Spectacular Sale..........................29 Wolf River Jerseys................................................... 46 Woodstock............................................................... 56 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. APRIL—California and Nevada; Iowa; Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Delaware. MAY—Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana; Southern California and Arizona; New Mexico and Western Texas; Vermont and New Hampshire; Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire. JUNE—North Carolina; Idaho and Utah; Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Colorado; Texas; Florida, Southern Georgia and South Carolina. JULY—New York; Kentucky, Northern Georgia and Tennessee; Arkansas and Missouri.

Deadlines

APR. 7—USDA genetic evaluations released. APR. 29—All petitions for AJCA President and Directors must be filed with the Executive Secretary. MAY 2—All petitions for NAJ Director must be filed with the Executive Secretary. JUNE 30—National Jersey Jug Futurity two-year-old fees due on 2010 entries. JUNE 30—National Jersey Jug Futurity yearling fees due on 2011 entries. JULY 1—Applications for National Jersey Youth Scholarships are due. AUG. 1—Deadline to register and/or transfer

animals into the name of a junior exhibitor for The All American Junior Jersey Show. AUG. 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

APR. 10—BUCKEYE CLASSIC SALE, Ohio State Fair and Exposition Center, Columbus, Ohio; 6:00 p.m.; Buckeye Dairy Club, sale mgr; Andy White, auctioneer. APR. 11—61st ILLINOIS PDCA ALL BREEDS CALF SALE, University of Illinois Round Barn, Urbana, Ill.; 12:30 p.m.; online catalog available at http://events.ansci.uiuc.edu/pdca/. APR. 18—DEEP SOUTH SALE AND SOUTHEAST HEIFER GROWERS SOUTH SALE, Sylacauga, Ala.; 12:00 p.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. APR. 20-23—SPRING TANK CLEANING SALE, online semen auction, Wheatland Ag, Brian Bentson, sale mgr.; for more information visit www. wheatlandag.com. APR. 21—ELITE 10, hosted by Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif.; 2:30 p.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; Wade Laque, auctioneer; jms@usjersey. com; http://www.brentwoodfarms.com. APR. 24—WISCONSIN SPRING SPECTACULAR SALE, Vernon County Fairgrounds, Viroqua, Wis.; 6:00 p.m.; Tom Kipp and Dave Oberreich, sale mgrs; Andrew VanderMuelen, pedigrees; for more information contact Tom Kipp, 920/248-1778 or Dave Oberreich, 920/892-2138. A P R . 2 5 — 5 8 th N E W E N G L A N D J E R S E Y BREEDERS SPRING SALE, Addison County Fairgrounds, New Haven, Vt.; 10:30 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; Larry Kempton, auctioneer; jms@usjersey.com. MAY 2—BOILMAKER HEIFER SALE, Purdue University, West LaFayette, Ind. MAY 2—TENNESSEE SPRING SALE, Ag Pavilion, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro,

Meetings and Expositions

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.

Tenn.; 11:00 a.m. (CST); for more information contact Neal Smith, 615/417-0759 or Mike Vaught, 615/396-7208, Jack Holbrook, auctioneer. MAY 2—NEW YORK SPRING SALE, Whitney Point, N.Y.; 11:00 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; Lynn Lee, auctioneer; jms@usjersey.com. MAY 3—DERBY SHOWCASE ALL BREEDS SALE, Lake View Park, Frankfort, Ky.; 2:00 p.m.; Louisville Jersey Parish, sale mgr.; for more information contact Jackie Branham, 502/545-0890. MAY 9—SPRING SENSATION SALE, hosted by Oakfield Corners Dairy, Oakfield, N.Y.; for more information visit http://www.oakfieldcornersdairy.com. MAY 16—ILLINOIS INVITATIONAL SALE, hosted by Marcoot Jersey Farm, Greenville, Ill.; 11:00 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; Lynn Lee, auctioneer; jms@usjersey.com. MAY 25—OHIO SPRING CLASSIC SALE, Sidney, Ohio; Lowell Stevens and Mike Hurst, sale chairs; Ohio Jersey Breeders and Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgrs.; Todd Woodruff, auctioneer; Russell Gammon, pedigrees; lwsclubhill@yahoo.com and jms@usjersey.com. JUNE 5—KLUSSENDORF SCHOLARSHIP EMBRYO AND MEMORABILIA AUCTION, Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union, Iowa; Great Northern Land and Cattle and Md. Hillbrook, sale mgr.; Chris Hill, auctioneer; nabholz@hawkeyetel. com; grnorth@dishmail.net. JUNE 6—FIELD OF DREAMS V, Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union, Iowa; 11:30 a.m.; Great Northern Land and Cattle and Md. Hillbrook, sale mgr.; Chris Hill, auctioneer; nabholz@hawkeyetel. com; grnorth@dishmail.net. JUNE 6—CHOSEN FEW FROM COUNTRY HILLS, Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union, Iowa; 6:30 p.m.; Great Northern Land and Cattle and Md. Hillbrook, sale mgr.; Chris Hill, auctioneer.; nabholz@hawkeyetel.com; grnorth@dishmail.net. JULY 4—52nd NATIONAL HEIFER SALE, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, N.Y.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; Lynn Lee, auctioneer; jms@ usjersey.com. JULY 11—AVONLEA SUMMER SPLASH 75 th ANNIVERSARY SALE, hosted by Avonlea Genetics, Brighton, Ont. APR. 6-7—MID-SOUTH RUMINANT NUTRITION COUNCIL, Hilton Arlington Hotel, Arlington, Texas; for more information visit http://www.txanc.org. APR. 9-11—SPRING DAIRY EXPO, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, Ohio; Dairy cattle shows and sales, judging contest, trade show and dairy market place.; for more information visit http://www. springdairyexpo.com. APR. 20-21—JERSEY TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE, hosted by Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif.; event headquarters, Rolling Hills Casino, Corning, Calif; http://www.brentwoodfarms.com. APR. 21-24—TRI-STATE DAIRY NUTRITION CONFERENCE, Grand Wayne Center, For t Wayne, Ind.; for more information visit http:// tristatedairy.osu.edu. APR. 21-24—JERSEY CANADA ANNUAL MEETING, Saskatoon, Sask. APR. 24—NEW ENGLAND JERSEY BREEDERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING, Middlebury Inn, Middlebury, Vt., social begins at 6:00 p.m. with banquet at 7:00 p.m. MAY 8—SOUTHWEST DAIRY DAY, Sierra Dairy, Dublin, Texas, for more information contact Choyia Holley, 254/968-4144 or visit http:// texasdairymatters.org. JUNE 12-13—DAIRY PRODUCERS OF NEW MEXICO ANNUAL CONVENTION, Ruidoso Convention Center, Ruidoso, N.M.; for more information visit http://www.nmdairy.org. (continued to page 29)

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David Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y., has officially been nominated for President of the American Jersey Cattle Association. Wes Snow, Brookfield, Vt., has officially been nominated for Director of the First District of the American Jersey Cattle Association. John Kokoski, Hadley, Mass., has officially been nominated for Director of District Three of National All-Jersey Inc. ***************** Ethan and Trixie Metzger, Steen, Minn., welcomed their second daughter, Ellie Susan, on July 20, 2008. She weighed 7 lbs. and measured 20 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Harvey and Mary Metzger, Summit Farms, Larchwood, Iowa. Ellie was welcomed home by big sister, Erica. Landry Druann Ahlem was born on February 4, 2009, to Mark and Lindsay Ahlem, Hilmar Jerseys, Hilmar, Calif. She weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. and was 19 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Charles and Druann Ahlem, also of Hilmar Jerseys. Big sister, Avery, 2½, welcomed home Landry. Rachel Ann Johnston, was born on February 12, 2009, to Jennifer Ann Rocha and Seth Johnson, Tillamook, Ore. She weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. and measured 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Cris and Doris Rocha, Rocha Jerseys, Tillamook, Ore. Paternal grandparents are Glenn and Wendy Johnston, also of Tillamook.

A Hearty Welcome To These New AJCA Members Jerry Bechtel, Martinsburg, Pa. Merlin E. Button, Campbell, N.Y. Johanna Chapman, Cornish, Maine Douglas Dunn, Jennings, La. Randy Ebert, Algoma, Wis. Paul J. Frangione, Westtown, N.Y. David L. Haldeman, Danville, Pa. Jerome Hardy, Belleville, Pa. Jeremy Hay, Berlin, Pa. William R. Hillier, Temecula, Calif. Devon R. Hochstetler, Middlebury, Ind. William Huisjen, Fremont, Mich. Kevin Ihm, Barneveld, Wis. Gary Jungerberg, Augusta, Wis. Jennifer Kimball, Cornish, Maine G. Kyle Leonard, Jr., Spottswood, Va. Megan Letourneau, E. Charleston, Vt. Eileen Maddox, Blossom, Texas Dan McGarr, King Ferry, N.Y. Dennis H. Miller, Millersburg, Ohio Jerry Miller, Syracuse, Ind. Kenneth Mueller, Arlington, Minn. James L. Ozburn, Jr., Nolensville, Tenn. Paul D. Rohrer, Orrville, Ohio Douglas L. Schultz, Stockton, Ill. Benuel Stoltzfus, Honey Brook, Pa. Jim Stoutjesdyk, Maurice, Iowa Thomas Turco, Shippensburg, Pa. Omar Wahdan, Bealeton, Va. Jerry D. Wayman, Chenango Forks, N.Y. Daniel Weness, LeRoy, Minn. Lynford Wenger, Leola, Pa.

and Angie, 2½. Maternal grandparents are Charles and Vicki Leuthold, Ellsworth, Minn. Paternal grandparents are Dennis and Gay Knapp, Congerville, Ill.

Grant and Melissa Ahlem, James Ahlem Dairy, Hilmar, Calif., welcomed their second child on Valentine’s Day. Reese Joanne Ahlem was born on February 14, 2009, and weighed 8 lbs. 13 oz. and measured 20 inches long. Paternal grandparents are James and Carol Ahlem, also of James Ahlem Dairy. Big brother, Jacob, welcomed Reese home.

Nicholas John McReynolds was born on February 23, 2009, to Henry and Jennifer McReynolds, Lucky Hill Farm, Danville, Vt. Nicholas weighed 9 lbs. 2½ oz. and measured 21 inches. Paternal grandparents are Everett and Martha McReynolds, also of Lucky Hill Farm. Maternal grandparents are Norman and Penny Stevenson, West Barnet, Vt. Paternal great-grandmother is Evelyn McReynolds, North Danville, and maternal great-grandfather is Otis Stevenson, West Barnet, Vt. Older siblings, Luke, 5, Andy 3½, and Abby, 1½, welcomed Nicholas home.

Kevin and Cari Knapp, Knapp-Time Dairy, Larchwood, Iowa, welcomed their fourth child, Erica Sue, on February 18, 2009. She weighed 6 lbs. 12 oz. and was 18¼ inches long. She was welcomed home by big siblings, Nathan, 5½, Tara, 4,

The National Dairy Herd Information Association Scholarship Committee selected 25 students to receive $500 scholarships. Jersey youth receiving these scholarships include: Philip Bachman, Ulysesses, Pa.; Katelyn Beachy, Keymar,

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Md.; Amber Ettinger, Kinards, S.C.; Joseph Lee, McIntosh, Minn.; Brittany Moorse, Minneota, Minn.; and Claire Stanley, East Fairfield, Vt. Deer Brook Farm, Deerbrook, Wis., will celebrate a century of family ownership this year. The farm is currently owned by Gerald and Becky Gleich. The farm was established by Jonas Gleich in 1909 after the family moved to America’s Dairyland from South Dakota. The family initially milked a herd of Guernsey cows, but added Jerseys to the herd when Jonas’ grandson, Harry, joined the operation in the early 1940s. Harry’s granddaughter, Rachel, and her husband, Don Schroeder, will take over ownership of the farm this year. The farm recently diversified by adding beef cattle and custom crop work to the business.

Errata In the February 2009 Jersey Journal four of the group classes from the Western Idaho State Fair Jersey Show were inaccurately reported. The Best Three Females class and Produce of Dam class each had four entries with Mary Hill Jerseys, Vale, Ore., placing first and Triple Crown Jerseys, Jerome, Idaho, in second. The Dam and Daughter class had five entries with Lynn Pack, Idaho Falls, Idaho, in first and Dale Mortimer, Rigby, Idaho, placing second. Triple Crown Jerseys placed first in the Breeders Herd class and Mary Hill Jerseys came in second place out of the four entries in the class. Mary Hill Jerseys was also named the Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor of the show.

New Jersey Websites The following breeders have launched new websites on the JerseySites link on the USJersey home page. You can find them directly at: • H eartland Jerseys, Seneca, Kan., at http://heartlandjerseys. usjersey.com. • Gaby Jersey Farm, Greeneville, Tenn., at http://gabyjerseyfarm. 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. JERSEY JOURNAL

Baby Boom The leading indicator of Jersey breed growth in the United States—domestic semen sales—increased for the twelfth consecutive year in 2008, according to the annual report of semen sales and production just released by the National Association of Animal Breeders. NAAB member firms handled 3,096,149 units of Registered JerseyTM semen in 2008—an astounding 158% increase across the decade graphed above. Domestic and export sales records that had been established just a year earlier were erased and rewritten. • Jersey semen sales in the U.S. domestic market for 2008 increased by 12.3% to 1,809,739 units. By source, that included 1,752,034 units produced domestically and 57,705 units imported and sold in the U.S. • 1,032,221 doses were sold for export. That was an 18.6% increase over 2007’s figures. • Combined, Jersey domestic and export sales totaled 2,841,960 units, 14.5% greater than 2007 sales of 2,482,039 units. • Custom collection of bulls not owned by NAAB members was reported at 254,189 units. In the domestic market, Jersey exceeded the industry average during another outstanding year for U.S.

semen producing businesses. Across the industry, domestic semen sales rose 6.1%. Jersey also kept pace with the industry’s 19.1% gain in export business. Twelve years ago, when Jersey’s share of the domestic semen market was 5.0%, Jerseys accounted for 3.6% of the U.S. milk cow population. Since 1997, Jersey has been the only breed to record continuous annual growth in domestic semen sales. In 12 years, domestic semen sales have increased by 183% and today, Jersey’s market share stands at 8.4%. Today, using conservative estimates, Jerseys make up at least 6% of the entire milking cow population and comprise an ever-growing percentage of the new crop of cows coming into production each year. Today, Jersey is the most frequent sire breed for crossbreeding, and at a rate twice that of a decade earlier. Today, Jerseys are found in one of every five U.S. dairy herds. And tomorrow? NAAB’s report for 2008 says that the Jersey baby boom in the U.S. is going to continue for the forseeable future. Better yet, it’s showing every sign of seriously going global.

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THE ALL AMERICAN SHOW & SALE

All American Committees Plan for 2009

n 2009, 65 Jersey breeders from across the country descended on Columbus, Ohio, to brainstorm and plan for the Jersey breed’s premier event – The All American festivities in Louisville, Ky. The group met March 15, 2009, at the Concourse Hotel in Columbus. Presiding over the meeting was General Chair Craig Rhein of Pine Grove, Pa.

Craig Rhein (far right) is the General Chair of The 2009 All American Show & Sale. He is pictured with other members of the Executive Committee (seated) Merna Fremstad, Darlene Williams, Jim VanBuskirk and Chuck Luchsinger. Standing are Bridgette Lutz, Amanda Stiles, Mike Fremstad and Josh Gordon. Not pictured is Associate General Chair James Huffard.

Executive Committee The 2008 All American Shows were two of the largest NAILE activities. Though numbers were down slightly from the two previous years, The All American Jersey Show was the largest dairy breed show with 362 animals exhibited. The All American Junior Jersey Show had 167 Registered Jerseys exhibited. The 2009 budget based on revenues of $132,650 and expenses of $132,500 was reviewed and recommended for approval. Sponsorship fees for 2009 are: class sponsorship, $250; banner class trophy, $175; and other trophies, $100. Dual sponsorships for each class will continue to be offered in 2009: one for breeders and one for an agri-business. Sponsorship recognition levels are: • Underwriters, $10,000 and over; • Primary Sponsors, $5,000 to $9,999; • Chairman’s Circle, $1,000 to $4,999; • Sustainers, $500 to $999; • Patrons, $250 to $499; and • Friends of the All American, to $249. april 2009

Sale Committee Jim VanBuskirk, Chair; Mike Fremstad, Associate Chair; Robin Denniston-Keller, Richard A. Doran, Jr., Pat Gourley, Lloyd Heinz, Lynn Lee, Corey Lutz, Jim Quist, Larry Schirm, Jerry Spielman, Charles Steer and Jeff Ziegler. The All American Jersey Sale is scheduled for Sunday, November 8, at 5:00 p.m. The pre-sale social will begin at 4:15 p.m. Nominations for the sale will be accepted from July 1 through September 15, 2009, to accommodate health testing requirements. Selection criteria remains the same as previous years, with cows or dams of heifers required to have positive Predicted Producing Ability (PPA) for milk, fat and protein; milk production of at least breed average; appraisal score of 80% or higher, except two-year-olds, which must be at least breed average; by sires with positive PTAs for milk, fat or protein or enrolled in the AJCA Young Sire or Genetic Diversity programs, and have no declared abnormality in a three-generation pedigree. Sellers are required to disclose donor dams in the catalog and flushing history will be announced. Full disclosure of genotyped full siblings will be listed in the catalog on all applicable animals. Health tests required for these national sales include negative tests for brucellosis, tuberculosis, leukosis, anaplasmosis and BVD-PI on all eligible animals, plus negative tests for Johne’s, Staph. aureus and Mycoplasma species for milking cows. All animals selling must be negative. Herd status for Johne’s

The All American Sale Committee meeting was attended by (front row, from left) Corey Lutz; Dan Bauer; Mike Fremstad, associate chair; Jim VanBuskirk, committee chair; Larry Schirm; Robin Denniston-Keller; Charles Steer; Sally Stine; (middle) Jeff Ziegler; Pat Gourley; (back row, from left) Lloyd Heinz; Rick Doran; Lynn Lee; David Chamberlain; Jerry Spielman and Louis Cozzitorto.

must be listed in the catalog if known. Thirty-five heifers will be offered through the Pot O’Gold Sale in Louisville on November 7, 2009. The sale will begin at 4:30 p.m. or upon completion of The All American Junior Jersey Show.

Attending the All American Open Show Committee were (front row, from left) Alta Mae Core, Libby Bleakney, Tammie Stiles-French, Chuck Luchsinger, chair; and Josh Gordon, associate chair. (middle row) Craig Martin, Wesley Blankenship, Wayne Lutz, Aaron Helmick, John Lemmermen, Kevin Williams, Ted Smart and Phil Gordon. (back row) C. Neal Smith, Herby Lutz, Rick Dalessandro, Chris Sorenson, Paul Schirm and Mike Stiles.

Open Show Chuck Luchsinger, Chair; Josh Gordon, Associate Chair; Wesley Blankenship, Libby Bleakney, Alta Mae Core, Rick Dalessandro, DVM, Phil Gordon, Aaron Helmick, John Lemmermen, Herby D. Lutz, Wayne Lutz, Craig Martin, Paul Schirm, Ted Smart, C. Neal Smith, Chris Sorenson, Michael Stiles, Tammie Stiles‑French, Robert Stryk and Kevin Williams. The All American Jersey Show is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 9. Rules for the show were reviewed and no changes were suggested. In 2009, NAILE will implement a Supreme Champion class on Tuesday afternoon upon completion of the Brown Swiss show. Scheduling and possible judging procedures for the class were discussed. In addition to registration at the International visitors center, international guests will be encouraged to check-in at the AJCA booth. Introductions of the international contingencies will be announced throughout the weekend. National Jersey Jug Futurity Darlene Williams, Chair, Amanda Lutz, Associate Chair; Ginger Caffey Baird, (continued to page 22)

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ORGANIZATION NEWS

Summary of March AJCA, NAJ Board Meetings

he winter meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) Boards of Directors were held March 13 to 15, 2009, at the Concourse Hotel & Conference Center in Columbus. Actions taken are summarized. AJCA-NAJ-AJSC Finances The unaudited 2008 consolidated financial statements were reviewed and approved, reporting: • AJCA revenues of $2,775,881 and expenditures of $2,646,413, for net income from operations of $129,468; • NAJ revenues of $618,433 and expenditures of $477,559, for net income from operations of $140,874; • All-Jersey Sales Corporation (Jersey Marketing Service) revenues of $407,103 and expenditures of $448,021, for net loss from operations of $40,918. • Net loss from The All American Show & Sale before unrealized loss on investments of $21,059; and • Total net income (unaudited) for all organizations from operations, exclusive of adjustments for unrealized losses on investments and change in pension liability of $208,365. The 2008 investment summary and unaudited Research, Scholarship and Special Funds summary were reviewed and approved. The market value of the accounts for the AJCC Research Foundation, scholarship funds and special funds on December 31 was $1,592,789. Financial statements for February, 2009 were also reviewed, reporting net income for all companies of $192,709. Research Funding Priorities As recommended by the Vision 21 Committee, a review of the funding priorities for the AJCC Research Foundation was undertaken. The revised priorities were approved, as follows: • Nutrition of high-producing Jerseys, particularly practical feeding methods to maximize production of valuable milk components; • Factors affecting management of Jersey calves; • Factors affecting yield and (or) quality of products manufactured from Jersey milk; Page 20

• Factors affecting economic impact of Jerseys: efficiencies, net income, longevity, and lifetime profit; • Optimizing the genetic basis for improving animal health and (or) enhancing product quality; • Enhancing environmental impact associated with Jerseys; • New technologies for safe and sustainable food production from Jersey cattle; and • Feasibility of adding value to Jerseyderived products through enhanced product quality, branding, et cetera, toward consumer acceptance. Research Funding Four research projects were funded for a total of $34,028 for 2008. These were: • Enhancing the healthfulness and marketability of milk from Jersey cattle, Donald C. Beitz, Iowa State University, $7,900; • Genetic markets associated with susceptibility to paratuberculosis in Jersey cattle, George E. Shook, et al., University of Wisconsin–Madison, $10,378; • Comparison of pregnancy rates resulting from the transfer of frozen vitrified Jersey embryos with pregnancy rates resulting from the transfer of both Jersey and Holstein embryos frozen in glycerol or ethylene glycol, Richard Steel, Evergreen Veterinary Reproductive Services PC, $7,750; and • Evaluating the environmental impact of dairy production from Jersey cows, Jude L. Capper, Washington State University, $8,000. Funding sources were the AJCC Research Foundation, $26,028, and NAJ Designated Net Assets–Research and Development, $8,000. Breed Improvement The report of the AJCA Type Advisory Committee, which met February 16-18, 2009, was received. Upon the committee’s recommendation, the trait of Thurl Position was eliminated from the supplemental type traits evaluated. Policies relative to the implementation of genome-enhanced genetic evaluations were reviewed. Approximately 1,900 Jerseys that had been genotyped were included in the January 2009 evaluations. This included 47% of all bulls summarized. Gains in

reliability from the inclusion of genomic information averaged 12%. Staff continues to seek semen from 285 proven bulls born since January 1, 1993, that have not been genotyped. Genetic evaluations for type derived from genomic information (GPTAT and GPTA for linear type types) will be published on Official Performance Pedigrees and other reports when available. Reports were received on 2008 AJCA production averages and genetic trends for production traits. Plans for updating the Jersey Performance IndexTM (JPI) were reviewed, noting that Dr. Ronald E. Pearson of Virginia Tech has agreed to lead the research and development. Registration Effectively immediately, the association will accept the IGENITY® SNP test to designate animals as being homozygous or heterozygous polled. Parentage verification implications of genomic testing were reviewed. Programming priorities and progress of ongoing IT projects were reviewed. Breed Promotion, Youth Programs Reports on 2008 activity for Jersey Journal and associated promotional services were reviewed. International market development work, including plans for the upcoming World Jersey Cattle Bureau meeting in conjunction with the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings, were reviewed. A score card for evaluating applications to the Jersey Youth Academy was adopted, as follows: academic success, 5%; background and experience with Jerseys, dairying and agriculture, 15%; personal accomplishments with Jerseys, dairying and agriculture, 30%; community involvement, 10%; goals and future plans, 25%; and reasons for seeking participation in the Academy program, 15%. An anonymous selection committee comprised of AJCA Directors, contributors at the Dean level, and AJCA-NAJ staff was appointed for a one-year term by the AJCA President. Awards, Recognitions The following awards will be made during the 2009 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings, July 1 to 4 in Syracuse, N.Y.: • Master Breeder: Ahlem Farms and JERSEY JOURNAL

Mr. Ed Fisher, Hilmar, Calif.; • Distinguished Service Award: Dr. Robert and Helene Z. Dreisbach, Mercer, Pa.; and • Young Jersey Breeder Awards to Roger and Cathleen Alexander, Liberty, Pa.; Kimberly Clauss, Hilmar, Calif.; Eric Daggett, Derby, Vt.; Jerome and Kate Hardy, Belleville, Pa.; Shari Strickhouser, Elkhorn, Wis.; and Ron and Nicolle Wussow, Cecil, Wis. The AJCA-NAJ Award for Meritorious Service will be presented to Ronald E. Pearson, Ph.D., of Blacksburg, Va.

National All-Jersey Inc. Financial statements for 2009 to date were reviewed and approved. As of February 28, there are 1,122 Equity participants. Equity revenue to date totals $120,442, up 13% over the previous year. JMS has booked seven auction sales for the first half of 2008, including the

52nd National Heifer Sale on July 4 in Syracuse, N.Y., and will be assisting with a number of other sales through the spring. Private treaty interest is relatively strong compared to 2008, and JMS continues to receive and respond to inquiries from export buyers. Milk Marketing Activity Federal Order developments were reviewed. The proposal filed in January by IDFA and NMPF to eliminate producerhandler exemptions and to raise plant exemptions from 150,000 to 450,000 pounds of Class I sales was discussed in detail. In branded products, progress in registering the Queen of QualityTM mark was reported, along with interest from potential new producer-distributors. Staff also reported on ongoing work across the country to service existing markets and develop new markets. Brian W. Gould, University of

Wisconsin-Madison made a presentation by webinar on research to evaluate the livestock gross margin insurance program for dairy operations with Jersey herds. This project was funded in 2008. Staff reported on progress in Jersey beef research. Research being completed at Oregon State University will be presented as a seminar by the investigators, Dr. Chad Mueller and Garrett Tschida, on July 2 during the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings. Next Meetings The AJCA Board will meet June 30 and July 1 in Syracuse, N.Y. The association’s 141st Annual Meeting will be held Saturday, July 4. The NAJ Board will meet June 30 at the same location. The 51st Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, July 2.

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Members of the Jersey Jug Committee in attendance were (first row, from left) Jennifer Blankenship, Darlene Williams, chair; Amanda Stiles-Lutz, co-chair; Ginger CaffeyBaird. (middle row) Chuck Myers, Rachel White, Deanne Buell, Jan VanBuskirk, Lauren Black and Gail Black. (back row) Dennis Post, Patricia Stiles, Marion Barlass, Cal Graber and Jennifer Luchsinger-Gordon.

All American Planning (continued from page 19)

Marion Barlass, Gail Black, Lauren Black, Jennifer Blankenship, Deanne Buell, Jennifer Gordon, Calvin Graber, John Kokoski, Chuck Myers, Dennis Post, Patricia Stiles, Janet VanBuskirk and Rachel White. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sunday Matineeâ&#x20AC;? will be the theme for the 2009 show on Sunday, November 8, starting at a new time, 1:00 p.m. The mandatory milk-out will be discontinued in 2009, to allow for the selection of the Junior Show Supreme Champion at 12:00 noon Sunday, before

Attending the Junior Activities Committee meeting were (seated, from left) Merna Fremstad, chair; Bridgette Lutz, associate chair; Diane Smart; and Aaron Horst. (middle row) Becky Brady, Sue Luchsinger, Deena White, Kristin Taylor, Bobby Stiles and Sue Spielman. (back row) Lowell Stevens, Paula Wolf, Joann Ozburn, Bill Grammer and Tyler Boyd.

the futurity. The top six cows will be required to provide milk samples and go through mandatory ultrasound testing at the conclusion of the class. The judge, board of directors, or NAILE show management are authorized to ask for random ultrasounds and milk samples of any animal in the futurity. All exhibitors, except juniors, must wear show whites. Juniors are required to wear the Junior Show shirt with white pants. A total of 862 calves were nominated for the 2011 show.

Lutz, Associate Chair; Becky Brady, Tyler Boyd, William Grammer, Aaron Horst, Sue Luchsinger, JoAnn Ozburn, Diane Smart, Sue Spielman, Lowell Stevens, Bobby Stiles, Kristin Taylor, Deena White and Paula Wolf. The All American Junior Jersey Show will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 7. Rules and guidelines for the show were reviewed (see page 54 for rules). Exhibitors must be no younger than nine (9) and no older than 20 years of age as of January 1, 2009. U.S. residents must be members (junior of lifetime) of the American Jersey Cattle Association. Junior membership expires on the December 31 of the year in which the junior reaches his/her 21st birthday. In 2008, NAILE gave a $500 cash premium to the Grand Champion of Junior Show. Matching funds were discussed to provide a higher financial reward for the event. As well, this year a Junior Supreme Champion contest will be held on Sunday, November 8, at 12:00 noon. A junior social is planned for Friday evening, November 6, 2009.

Junior Show Merna Fremstad, Chair, Bridgette

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AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings Syracuse, New York Invitation

The New York Jersey Breeders invite you to join us in Syracuse, N.Y., for the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., July 1-4, 2009.

Co-Chairs: Chuck and Sue Luchsinger Phone: 315/492-6927 Email: silverspf@aol.com website: http://jerseyworldscombine.usjersey.com Hotel Information Headquarters are the DoubleTree Hotel Syracuse, 6301 St. Rt. 298, East Syracuse, N.Y. Rooms are $109 for single, double, king suite, executive king. Call 315.432.0200 for reservations before June 19, 2009; mention AJCA. Free self-parking. There is free shuttle service available from the airport.

Annual Meeting Schedule Wednesday, July 1 12:00 noon Registration opens 1:00 p.m. Option 1: Tour downtown Syracuse Option 2: Rosamond-Gifford Zoo 5:30 p.m. International Welcome reception Childcare available through end of banquet 7:00 p.m. Young Jersey Breedersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Recognition Banquet Thursday, July 2 6:30 a.m. Registration opens 6:30 a.m. Breakfast buffet 7:30 a.m. 51st Annual Meeting of National All-Jersey Inc. 9:30 a.m. Seminar: Targeting Jersey Beef Production, Chad Mueller, Ph.D. and Garrett Tschida, Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center, Oregon State University 10:00 a.m. North American Regional Jersey Cheese Awards (judging not open to the public) 11:00 a.m. First buses leave for Silver Spring Farm for tour, lunch 1:30 p.m. AJCC Research Foundation Benefit Auction 6:00 p.m. Social Childcare available through end of banquet 7:00 p.m. Jersey Breedersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Banquet

Friday, July 3 6:30 a.m. Registration opens 6:30 a.m. Breakfast buffet 8:00 a.m. World Jersey Cattle Bureau Annual Meeting 10:00 a.m. Buses leave for Forest Glen Meadows Open Golf Tournament 10:30 a.m. Option 1: Buses leave for New York State Fairgrounds to view National Heifer Sale line up and then continue on to Skaneateles 11:00 a.m. Option 2: Buses leave for Skaneateles Lake Village; browse village, shopping, lunch on your own Boat tour of Lake Skaneateles and/or winery tour available (number participating will determine times) 5:00 p.m. Arrive at Sycamore Hill Gardens: tour, wine and cheese tasting, dinner, and fireworks Saturday, July 4 7:00 a.m. Breakfast buffet 8:00 a.m. Junior award presentations 9:00 a.m. 141st Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association 12:00 p.m. First buses leave for New York State Fairgrounds 1:00 p.m. Lunch 2:00 p.m. 52nd National Heifer Sale 8:00 p.m. Evening event and dance for all

Junior Schedule for the 2009 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings Wednesday, July 1 5:30 p.m. Verona Beach State Park for games and barbeque (youth will return at 10:00 p.m.) Thursday, July 2 9:00 a.m. Talk Jersey contest begins 9:30 a.m. Youth Seminar: How to talk to the public about the dairy industry, Jessica Chittenden, Public Information Officer for the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets 11:15 a.m. Buses travel to Silver Spring Farm for tour, lunch and the Youth Dairy Challenge begins 6:00 p.m. Junior Banquet and Dance (Sunday dress)

Friday, July 3 8:00 a.m. Buses leave for Cornell University and the Youth Challenge continues; lunch provided by Cornell; participants will work in rotating groups, visiting the Cornell lab with nutrition research; tour the Cornell campus; and have a computer lab working with JerseyMateTM; youth will gather back at the Dairy Bar for ice cream. 5:00 p.m. Arrive at Sycamore Hill for dinner and fireworks Saturday, July 4 8:00 a.m. Junior award presentations Cow Pie Bingo contest during National Heifer Sale

Registration forms must be postmarked no later than June 1 to be eligible for the Early Bird Discount. Make checks payable to the New York Jersey Breeders Association. Mail form with payment to Mary Giroux, PO Box 426, East Syracuse, NY 13057. For more information call 315/432-9927. _________________________________________________________________ ARRIVAL DATE/Time DEPARTURE DATE/Time FLYING OR DRIVING

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Jersey Worlds Combine in 2009

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Jersey Junior Public Presentation Contest Entries Due Friday, June 5

Friday, June 5, 2009, is the deadline for Jersey youth to enter the fourth edition of the national Jersey junior presentation competition, TalkJersey. All AJCA junior or lifetime members, ages 7-20 as of January 1, 2009, are invited to enter either the live public speaking contest or the recorded presentation division. Judging will be held on Thursday, July 2 during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National AllJersey Inc. at the DoubleTree Hotel Syracuse, Syracuse, N.Y. Cash awards sponsored by ABS Global Recorded Inc. and prizes offered Presentation Winner, 2008 by the American Jersey Cattle Association will be presented in all divisions at the junior awards breakfast on July 4. The contest entry form and evaluation scorecards are posted on the USJersey web site under the “Jersey Youth and Student Projects” heading. Applications may also be requested from the AJCA Development Department by calling 614/861-3636.

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TalkJersey Division IV winners in 2008

Participants in Divisions II, III and IV present speeches between five (5) and seven (7) minutes in length. Visual aids are not allowed. Speaker notes are permitted. No more than four (4) 4” x 6” notecards may be used. Judges will ask questions after each presentation is completed. Contestants will be scored on the basis of 50 points, as follows: topic selection and content, 15 points; organization of speech, 10 points; vocal presentation, 10 points; presentation and effectiveness, 10 points; and response to questions, 5 points. One (1) point will be subtracted from the total point score for each 30 seconds over or under the required speaking time.

Live Public Speaking Demonstrations or speeches are to focus on any phase of the Registered Jersey™ business, including current affairs and dairy industry trends. Judges will evaluate the speaker’s personal interest in the topic, as well as its appropriateness for a general dairy audience. Participants will be divided into groups by their age on January 1, 2009, as follows: Division I, 7-10 years; Division II, 11-13 years; Division III, 14-16; and Division IV, 17-20 years. Division I contestants present demonstrations between four (4) and six (6) minutes in length. Posters may be used in addition to demonstration materials.

Recorded Presentation Division Entries are also invited for video or PowerPoint narrated presentations. This presentation must be the contestant’s own production and created between September 1, 2008, and June 1, 2009. The topic must be a subject directly related to Registered JerseysTM. Entries must be between five (5) and seven (7) minutes long, and feature the contestant as the only speaker. No costumes may be used, and no interviews with other persons are allowed. Musical tracks or background music cannot be used in these presentations. Entries will be divided into three groups by contestant age on January 1, 2009: Division I, ages 7-12 years; Division II, ages 13-16; and Division III, age 17 and older. The finished presentation must be saved in PC format (not Mac) on either a CD/DVD, a flashdrive/thumbdrive, or as a VHS video. Entries must be received in the AJCA office by Friday, June 26.

TalkJersey Division III winners in 2008

TalkJersey Division II winners in 2008

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July 1 Is Deadline to Apply for 2009-10 Scholarships

July 1, 2009 is the postmark deadline to submit applications for scholarships administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association. Awards exceeding $13,000 were made for the 2008-09 academic year. Applicants must be a junior or life member of the American Jersey Cattle Association upon submitting their application. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) is required to apply for these scholarships. A copy of the applicant’s high school or college transcript must be included with the application form. A Russell–Malnati Scholarship for Advanced Studies will be awarded. Undergraduate students who have completed at least one-half of coursework credit hours required for a degree in dairy science, animal science (dairy emphasis), large animal veterinary practice, dairy production or manufacturing, or dairy product marketing, and graduate students in those program areas are eligible to apply. The William A. Russell Memorial Scholarship will be presented to a student who will begin a program of study at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2009. The Cedarcrest Scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student seeking a degree in large animal veterinary practice, dairy production, dairy manufacturing, or dairy product marketing. The V. L. Peterson Scholarship and Paul Jackson Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to students who have completed at least one year of college or university work. Also to be awarded is the Bob Toole Jersey Youth Award. Residents of Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia who are at least high school graduates, but not older than 36 years of age as of January 1, are eligible to apply for the Reuben R. Cowles Jersey Youth Award. Applicants must state whether the award money will be used for to support their education or to fund a trip to the All American Jersey Show and Sale, the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings or other Jersey educational activities. The value of this award is variable; the 2008 award was $1,400. The Jack C. Nisbet Scholarship will also be presented to a eligible nominee for the 2008 National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest. Complete instructions and applications are posted on the USJersey website under the “Jersey Youth and Student Projects” heading. Applications may also be requested from the AJCA Development Department by calling 614/861-3636. Page 28

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JUNE 20—OHIO JERSEY BREEDERS PICNIC, hosted by Paul and Dawn Schirm and family, Schirm Jersey Farm, West Salem, Ohio; 11:30 a.m. JUNE 22-25—PRE-MEETING TOUR, WORLD JERSEY CATTLE BUREAU, Dalhart, Texas; for more information visit http://JerseyWorldsCombine. usjersey.com. JUNE 25-30—PRE-MEETING TOUR, WORLD JERSEY CATTLE BUREAU, Ohio to western New York; for more information visit http:// JerseyWorldsCombine.usjersey.com. JUNE 27—IMPROVING THE BOTTOM LINE 8, Clover Patch Jerseys, Millersburg, Ohio. JUly 2—ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC., DoubleTree Hotel, Syracuse, N.Y. JUly 3—ANNUAL MEETING OF THE WORLD JERSEY CATTLE BUREAU, DoubleTree Hotel, Syracuse, N.Y. JUly 4—ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION, DoubleTree Hotel, Syracuse, N.Y. JULY 5-9—POST-MEETING TOUR, WORLD JERSEY CATTLE BUREAU, New England; for more information visit http://JerseyWorldsCombine. usjersey.com. JULY 8-10—MISSOURI DAIRY GRAZING CONFERENCE, Joplin, Mo.; for more information visit http://agebb.missouri.edu/dairy/grazing/ conference/index.htm. JULY 12-16—JOINT ANNUAL MEETINGS OF AMERICAN DAIRY SCIENCE ASSOCIATION, CANADIAN SOCIETY OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANIMAL SCIENCE JOINT ANNUAL MEETING, Montreal, Que.: for more information visit http://adsa.asas.org/ meetings/2009. JULY 18—VERMONT AND NEW ENGLAND JERSEY BREEDERS ASSOCIATIONS PICNIC, High Lawn Farm, Lee, Mass. JULY 27-31—JERSEY YOUTH ACADEMY, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio; for more information visit http://academy.usjersey.com. AUG. 25-27—ID-INFO EXPO 2009, Western Crown Center, Kansas City, Mo.; for more information visit http://www.animalagriculture.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

APR. 10—SPRING DAIRY EXPO JERSEY SHOW, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, Ohio; 11:30 a.m.; Steve White, New Castle, Ind., judge. APR. 12—NEW YORK SPRING CAROUSEL, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, N.Y. APR. 25—WISCONSIN SPRING SPECTACULAR SHOW, Vernon County Fairgrounds, Viroqua, Wis.; Mike Rider, Upton, Ky., judge. AUG. 6—OHIO STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, Ohio; 10:00 a.m.; Jeff Brown, New Knoxville, Ohio, 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. AUG. 9—OHIO STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, cows; Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, Ohio; 9:00 a.m.; Brian Sayles, Paris, Ont., judge SEPT. 5—VERMONT STATE JERSEY SHOW, Essex Junction, Vt.; Tom Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., 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—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 VanderMeulen, Brighton, Ont., judge. (continued to page 41)

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BREEDER PROFILES

Building on a Legacy at Billings Farm

n days gone by, Billings Farm has been associated with names like Vaucluse Surville Suzanne, Master Beauty Candy and its most famous resident hands down—Billings Top Rosanne. Today the new kids on the block have names like “Bounty” and “Mini Me” and the farm is reaffirming its reputation as a source of top-quality Registered Jerseys. In recent years, Billings Farm has begun to more actively participate in shows and sales across the country and proven to be as strong a force as when it showed “Rosanne” to consecutive National Grand Champion titles in 1988 and 1989. “The quality has always been there; we are just trying to give it more visibility,” said B. J. Hanfield, who has been farm manager for the herd in Woodstock, Vt., for the past four years and with the operation for six years. “The effort is to expand our merchandising program and get young animals out there that do well for their new owners.” Hanfield got the ball rolling in 2007 when the farm showed Billings Legion Mini Me, Excellent-93%, to Grand Champion honors at the Eastern States Exposition Jersey Show. The past fall, Billings Remake Bounty, Very Good-89%, was named Intermediate Champion at the Eastern States Expo and then Reserve All American Senior Two-Year-Old Cow and Overall Premier Performance Winner at The All American Jersey Show. In the sales arena, Billings Farm consigned a top-five high seller at the

Farm is one of the longest-running Jersey herds in the country and now part of the Billings Farm & Museum, which features the farm and a museum of Vermont’s rural heritage. This past summer, the Billings Farm & Museum celebrated its silver anniversary and has welcomed more than a million visitors since it first opened its doors to the public in 1983. The herd of 40 milking cows is enrolled on REAP and has a 2008 AJCA lactation average of 18,881 lbs. milk, 958 lbs. fat and 705 lbs. protein. Billings Farm is home to 22 Excellent and 16 Very Good cows and has an average appraisal of 89.5%. With the latest herd appraisal in September 2008, two cows in the herd are now Excellent-95% (Billings Barber Sasha and SHF Renaissance Faline-ET) and five are Excellent-93%. Billings Farm operates as a part of the Billings Farm & Museum, which strives to bridge the gap between consumer and producer through interactive exhibits and programs, including hands-on experience with Registered Jersey cattle. Here, Nathan Bingham explains the milking process to a group of high school students. Photo courtesy Billings Farm & Museum.

Vermont State Sale each of the past two years and sold Billings Sultan Bianca to Waverly Farms, Clear Brook, Va., in the Field of Dreams IV Sale in 2007. “Bianca” was recently appraised Very Good-88% as a first-calf heifer for her new owners. Established in 1871, the herd at Billings

Farm Manager, B. J. Hanfield, at Billings Farm walks part of the herd to pasture. Photo courtesy The Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Bob Eddy, photographer.

A Bit of History Billings Farm was established by Frederick Billings, a native Vermonter who earned his fortune as a lawyer in San Francisco during the Gold Rush. He returned to his boyhood town of Woodstock in 1869 and purchased the 270-acre farm. Two years later, he pursued a long-time goal of breeding Registered Jerseys with the purchase of his first cow, Pet Gilford 3317, from the Isle of Jersey. The following year, Billings was elected as the 109th member of the American Jersey Cattle Club (AJCC). Billings’ goal was to develop a dairy operation that would showcase progressive agricultural improvements and serve as a model for future generations. Early on, milk production records were maintained and animals selectively bred for improvement. In 1884, he hired George Aitken, an innovative farm manager, to lead the herd. Nine years into his tenure, Billings Farm was named best Jersey herd at the Chicago World’s Fair. When the AJCC selected animals to compete in “The Battle of the Breeds,” six representatives came from the Billings’ show string—more than from any other herd. More recently, the spotlight shone on Billings Farm in the 1970s and 1980s, when it exhibited numerous champions at the Eastern States Exposition and The All American Jersey Show. Billings Farm exhibited

the Junior Champion at the All American Emerging Cow Families Two other daughters, Billings Vindication Jersey Show in 1974 and the Reserve Junior Though the presence of many of these Murphy-Twin and Billings Vindication Champion in 1980. The farm showed the great cows remains in the herd through Mallory-Twin, appraised Very GoodGrand Champion of the Eastern States their descendents, other cows purchased 89% and Very Good-88%, respectively, Exposition in 1976, 1977 and 1979 and in the past decade are beginning to make as first-calf heifers. “Murphy” will head the exposition’s Reserve Grand Champion their marks at Billings Farm. to the Avonlea Summer Splash II sale in in 1974, 1978 and 1980. Billings Farm purchased the grandam Brighton, Ontario, in July. During this time period, Billings Farm of “Mini Me,” BV Mighty Master “Bounty’s” grandam, Breezy Hill Lester invested in several key foundation cows Marni-P, Excellent-91%, from Edwin Brew, Excellent-91%, was purchased from from other leading breeders, including fellow Vermont Jersey breeder, Gary AJCC Master Breeder, Diana Ryan Hanna, Franklin, in the late 1990s. of Vaucluse Farm, Newport, R.I. “Bounty’s” dam, Billings Berretta Among the group of cows bred in Breezy, Excellent-92%, is still in the Rhode Island were “Suzanne” and her herd and proving to be a transmitting daughter, Vaucluse Empire Suzette, superstar. Her oldest daughter, Billings and Vaucluse Surville Stella Rose, Sambo Buttermilk (named by Vermont the grandam of “Rosanne.” Both the Governor Jim Douglas in 2003), Excellent-93% “Suzette” and the Excellent-92%, has 19,320 lbs. milk, Excellent-95% “Suzanne” produced 1,068 lbs. fat and 705 lbs. protein. records in excess of 20,000 lbs. milk Another daughter, Billings LS Boo and 1,000 lbs. fat in the mid-1970s and Boo, Excellent-90%, has 18,690 lived beyond 10 years-of-age. lbs. milk, 1,109 lbs. fat and 727 lbs. Another purchase from an AJCC protein. The youngest of the siblings, Master Breeder that proved noteworthy In the late 1980s, it was Billings Top Rosanne, pictured “Bounty,” has a first lactation m.e. of at Billings Farm was Briarcliffs Magic above, that brought fame to Billings Farm in Woodstock, 19,373–1,224–803 and was appraised Princess. The Excellent-91% milk Vt. The two-time National Grand Champion earned her Very Good-89% as a two-year-old. laurels as the leading lady in Louisville in 1988 and 1989 wagon from Henry W. Black, West and had been named Reserve Winner of the National Jer- Billings Farm has also brought some Baldwin, Maine, calved a dozen times sey Jug Futurity in 1987. Several descendents of the cow high-visibility genetics to the Green and was ranked among the top 100 family reside at Billings Farm today. Mountains in the past several years. cows in the breed for Cow Performance SHF Renaissance Faline-ET, a full Index for several genetic evaluations. sister to SHF Renaissance Fantastic, “Princess” had lifetime credits of winner of the 1999 National Jersey 189,329 lbs. milk, 7,845 lbs. fat and Jug Futurity, was purchased in the 6,726 lbs. protein in 2,781 days. She Oblong Valley Celebration Sale in placed ninth for milk in the 1992 2006. “Faline” was recently flushed Leading Living Lifetime Production and yielded 39 embryos by Forest Contest and her daily milk average of Glen Avery Action-ET, JPI +185*. 68 lbs. was greater than any other cow She is projected to make 26,000 lbs. placing among the top 10 that year. milk in this lactation. A first choice Billings Farm consigned a daughter of the “Action” pregnancies will to the Kentucky National and New be consigned to the Chosen Few at England Spring Sales in 1990. Another Country Hills Sale in West Union, daughter, Billings QR Priscilla, was Iowa, in June. the high selling heifer at the Waverly Three daughters of Bri-Lin Rens Invitational Sale in 1989. Today, cows like Billings Remake Bounty are carrying Sofie, a full sister to Bri-Lin Ren “Princess” and “Suzette” are two of on the tradition established by “Rosanne.” This past fall, Sadie-ET, Grand Champion of the three cows memorialized with grave “Bounty” was named Overall Premier Performance Win- 2005 New York State Fair, were ner of The All American Jersey Show and the 2008 Re- purchased privately from Thomas markers at Billings Farm. Another wise investment for Billings serve All American Senior Two-Year-Old Cow. Breakell, Goshen, Conn., this past Farm was “Candy,” purchased in April year. Milo Vindication Season-ET and 1980 from Jana Kay DeWitt, Brashear, Haeuser, Cochrane, Wis., at the Nabholz Milo Centurion Sadie-ET, both in their first Texas, at the Texas Bluebonnet Sale. Seven Dispersal in 1989. Her daughter, Billings lactation, were appraised Very Good-89% months later, a maternal sister of her dam Berretta Mocha-P, is one of the f ive and Very Good-88%, respectively. Milo sold in The All American Jersey Sale for Excellent-93% cows in the herd. The First Prize Stella-ET is Excellent-90%. $31,000 and became the historical high 10-year-old completed her best record Billings Farm has also invested in selling female at the time. “Candy” was to date of 4-9 305 18,920 5.4% 1,105 genetics from the “Aletta” family at Reserve Champion of the 1980 Eastern 3.7% 696 100DCR and is proving her Highland Farms Inc., with the purchase State Exposition and completed two Hall value as a foundation cow. Her daughter, of Til-Dawns Boomer Cameo, a daughter of Fame records. In 1983, “Candy’s” son, Billings View Morgan, is also appraised of Highland Casper C Aletta, from Nelson Prime Example-ET, was syndicated in The Excellent-93% and made 21,280 lbs. milk, and Debra Tillotson, East Corinth, Vt. The All American Jersey Sale. 1,046 lbs. fat and 808 lbs. protein at 6-4. (continued to page 38) april 2009 Page 35

New England Jerseys

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Secretary: Jennifer McReynolds, Vermont

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NEW ENGLAND JERSEY BREEDERS

The Nation’s Founders of the Jersey Breed

ew England has long been known as the region where the Jersey breed was first developed in the United States. Over the years, the New England Jersey breeders have been recognized for their solid pedigreed animals and their enduring support of Jersey programs. Breeders who call this region home have been key supporters in a wide variety of Jersey activities. Various members have served as directors and presidents of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey (NAJ). Breeders here have sponsored and supported The All American Show and Sale and hosted several AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings. New England members have also been long-time supporters of AJCA and NAJ programs, including REAP, Project Equity, Genetic Recovery, JerseyMate, and the latest addition—Queen of Quality promoters. Listed in the chart below is a complete listing of the New England REAP herds. Five New England herds that process and sell dairy products have signed on to be distributors through

NAJ and use the Queen of Quality logo on their 100% Jersey products. They are: Cato Corner Farm, Conn.; Fish Family Farm, Conn.; High Lawn Farm, Mass.; Blythedale Farm, Inc., Corinth, Vt.; and Spring Brook Farm Foundation, Reading, Vt. The strong reputation of the northeast herds only continues to strengthen as breeders in this area produce animals with consistent productive life and high genetic merit. These breeders have marketed high quality genetics through the annual New England Jersey Spring Sale and Vermont State Jersey Sale. Herds in the northeast joined forces in the fall of 1951 to found the New England Jersey Breeders Association. The following year they hosted their first sale, which sold 65 Jerseys. Over the past decade, New England breeders have developed their small Jersey Marketing Services sales into large volume sales. In 2008, the two sales together auctioned 664 head with a combined gross of over $1 million.

New England REAP Herds Herd/Owner

Address

CONNECTICUT ARETHUSA FARM LITCHFIELD COATNEY HILL FARM WOODSTOCK FISH FAMILY FARM BOLTON GILBERT, RYAN G. HEBRON GILLMAN, ELIZABETH COLCHESTER GREENBACKER, MATTHEW DURHAM LEDGEBROOK FARM CANTERBURY SAMUELSON, ANDREW DURHAM UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT STORRS

Cows

29 91 25 73 43 20 133 10 25

MASSACHUSETTS APPLETON FARMS IPSWICH AVERY, CRAIG W. COLRAIN COOK, MARY, KIRSTEN, JULIETTE & ANNALISE HADLEY COUNTRY AYRE FARM, LLC SPENCER HAVILL, FREDERICK G. TYRINGHAM HAWKES, PETER W. MENDON HIGH LAWN FARM LEE KOKOSKI, JOHN HADLEY LEONARD BEEF CO. INC. TAUNTON PROCTORS BEL-AIR FARM GREAT BARRINGTON

10 61 77 139 225 84 69 79

MAINE GOODNOW JERSEY FARM, INC. TURNER HIGHLAND FARMS CORNISH SCHOFIELD, WAYNE D. TROY SILVER MAPLE FARMS, INC. ALBION SPRINGDALE FARM WALDO YOUNG, PETER JOHN BUCKFIELD

26 265 30 66 184 29

NEW HAMPSHIRE BARRETT, BRIAN M. CLAREMONT CRESCENT FARM WALPOLE DECATO, CARA L. CORNISH FLAT ECHO FARM, INC. CHESTERFIELD HOLMES, STEVEN B. & JEFFREY A. LANGDON METCALF, AI B. PIERMONT MASON, SCOTT & HEIDI NORTH STRATFORD

5 264 11 42 61 11 100

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VERMONT ALICORT FARM LLC HARDWICK ALLEN, JOSEPH H. PANTON ANGELL, TIMOTHY & JANET RANDOLPH CENTER BASSETT, ALBERT M. WOODSTOCK BILLINGS FARM & MUSEUM WOODSTOCK BLYTHEDALE FARM, INC. CORINTH CARMICHAEL, DAVID & MELANIE VERGENNES CHURCHILL, RAY E. BROOKFIELD COLVIN, GERALD & DIANE WALLINGFORD DAGGETT, ERIC DAVID DERBY DEVINO, JASON E. MILTON DONCASTER, WAYNE & ELIZABETH IRASBURG FERRISDALE FARM BROOKFIELD FLEURY, STEPHEN & ELIZABETH RICHFORD HANNA, GARY FRANKLIN HARKDALE FARMS NEWBURY HOWE, LUCY V. TUNBRIDGE KAIMAN, LISA CHESTER KEEWAYDIN FARM STOWE LING, ARTHUR & SHARON HARDWICK LUCKY HILL FARM DANVILLE MACBAIN HOMESTEAD WEST DANVILLE MAXHAM, AMY SOUTH HERO MOLLY BROOK FARMS WEST DANVILLE MOODY, MEGHAN L. ROCHESTER MUNGER, RANDALL & KRAWCZYK-MUNGER, CAROL BRIDGEPORT NICHOLS, BRIAN LYNDONVILLE OUGHT-TO-BE FARM CHELSEA PEARL, WILLIAM H. BARNET STANLEY, PAUL &/OR LINDA EAST FAIRFIELD RICHARDSON FAMILY FARM WOODSTOCK SNOW, WESLEY & BRENDA BROOKFIELD SPRING BROOK FOUNDATION READING TOPNOTCH JERSEY FARM MORRISVILLE WHITE, BENJAMIN R. EAST RYEGATE WILSON, BRIAN & PATTI SHOREHAM WRIGHT, DERRICK OR BEVERLY RANDOLPH

Cows

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New England Jerseys Visit us online at http://mollybrook.USJersey.com

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

Walter and Sally Goodrich Myles Goodrich 76 Cowhill Rd. West Danville, VT 05873 Phone: 802/563-2579 FAX: 802/563-3170 E-mail: MBrook@together.net A REAP herd and member of New England Jersey Sires, Inc.

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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Excellent-93% “Cameo” produced a best record of 8-4 305 20,110 4.5% 913 3.0% 597 and has two Excellent daughters and three Very Good daughters. Billings Lester Camilla, Excellent-93%, celebrated her 10th birthday in October and made 22,210 lbs. milk, 1,044 lbs. fat and 739 lbs. protein in her last lactation. Educational Mission Billings Farm is visited each year by over 55,000 people who may have limited appreciation for the tremendous lineage of its bovine residents, but want a hands-on experience with the little brown cows. These are the folks that visit the Billings Farm & Museum to learn more about Vermont’s rural heritage and where their milk comes from. Billings Farm & Museum is striving to bridge the gap between consumer and producer by teaching about agriculture through the operating dairy farm, interactive exhibits and family-centered activities. Billings Farm & Museum, owned by The Woodstock Foundation, offers 27 education programs throughout the school year, as well as daily activities and seasonal events for the casual visitor. The farm is situated on 250 acres, with many of the original late 19th century buildings intact. The farm features farm life exhibits, a meticulously restored farm house and facilities for the animals. Cows are milked and housed in a 38-tie stall barn with nine box stalls and forced ventilation. Calves are raised in a separate barn that is heated and well-ventilated. The farm also cares for a small flock of Southdown sheep, four Percheron draft horses, a team of oxen and a small flock of chickens. Management of the dairy herd is structured to allow maximum viewing of the cows and minimum contamination of their feed and personal space. Cows are housed in the barn from morning milking until 5:30 p.m. and then let out to pasture from May through November. Visitors are permitted access to the alley behind the cows, but not the feed space in front of them. Calves can be touched, but not fed. Hand sanitization and foot baths are provided at all barn entrances and barrier ropes prevent people from handling feed and accessing feed spaces. All vendors and suppliers are required to wear plastic booties or scrub their boots in a foot bath. Signage is also critical from an educational and safety standpoint. When dealing with the public, Hanfield (continued to page 40)

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noted, “Always plan for the unplanned.” “When the unexpected happens, approach the situation thoughtfully and follow up quickly with a remedy.” Interpretive staff are always on hand in the barns to answer questions, particularly during the afternoon milking. “Usually, when we explain why something is done and how it benefits the animal, people are pretty understanding,” said Hanfield. “They genuinely want to learn and care about the welfare of the animals.” The Billings Farm & Museum is a shining example of how the dairy industry can take a proactive approach to educating consumers about farm life. It is encouraging that the goal of the founder some 138 years ago—the development of a model dairy operation—need not be at odds with the community today and that consumers can indeed be brought along for the journey. *JPI created from a genomic evaluation. For milk or show, Senn-Sational is the way to go!

Queen-Acres Farm

Senn-Sational Jerseys

P.O. Box 88, Keymar, MD 21757 James & Sharon Osborn • 410/775-2420 Deborah C. Osborn • 410/775-0558 Email: littlebrowncows@hotmail.com

President:

Frank M. Senn & Sons

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

Al Wester 724/932-5601 AJCA-NAJ Area Representative:

Nobledale Farm

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

Vanderfeltz jerseys Visitors Welcome

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

David Norman 570/324-5631 Sara Barlass 614/256-6502

Secretary:

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

Four Springs Jerseys

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

JEMI Jerseys

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

Jeff and Michele Reasner

Phone: 717/530-7784 • Fax: 717/530-7733 7382 Sunset Road, Newburg, PA 17240

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

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Albin and Betty Wester 155 Haun Road, Jamestown, PA 16134

www.westerfarm.com for reservations call TOLL FREE: 866/376-1536

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Show News

Arkansas State Fair Junior Jersey Show The Arkansas State Fair Junior Jersey Show was held October 12, 2008, at the Arkansas State Fair Complex, Little Rock, Ark. Judging the 29 head of Registered Jerseys was Ted DeMent, Kenney, Ill. SLJ Polish Glitter was selected as Grand and Senior Champion of the show. She was the winning senior three-yearold and is owned by Quinten Parker, Gravette. The Reserve Grand and Reserve Senior Champion honors were awarded to the first place dry cow, GR SGM Jace Pamela, exhibited by Seth George Moore, Beebe. Parker also exhibited the Junior Champion female, Sultan Glamour, who was the winning senior calf. Taking home Reserve Junior Champion honors was

the first place summer yearling, Gaither Valley Dark Time, exhibited by Brittany Moore, Harrison.

Arizona State Fair Junior Jersey Show

The Arizona State Fair Junior Jersey Show was held on October 18, 2008, at the Arizona Exposition and State Fair Facility, Phenoix, Ariz. Judging the 15 entries of Registered Jerseys was Brett Morris, Ninnekah, Okla. Taking home the Grand and Senior Champion honors was the winning twoyear-old, MS Lieutenant 2835 E214. She was exhibited by Anneke Moss, Litchfield Park. Reserve Grand and Junior Champion honors went to MS Mecca 3891 E263, the first place senior yearling heifer exhibited by Ashley Sciury, Litchfield Park. MS Ahlem 3136

E356, exhibited by Alexander Sciury, Litchfield Park, was named Reserve Junior Champion. She was the second place senior yearling heifer.

Calendar

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SEPT. 24—MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL JERSEY SHOW, cows, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Large Arena, Harrisburg, Pa.; 9:00 a.m., Andrew VanderMeulen, Brighton, Ont., judge. SEPT. 29—CENTRAL NATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, bulls and heifers; Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.; 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. NOV. 7—THE ALL AMERICAN JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:00 a.m. NOV. 8—NATIONAL JERSEY JUG FUTURITY, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 12:30 p.m. NOV. 9—THE ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:00 a.m.

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BREEDER PROFILES

Six Generations Strong at Highland Farms Inc.

he distinction of oldest continuous and her brother, Daniel Palmer, and her raises 277 replacement heifers. The herd Registered Jersey herd in the nation cousins, David Pike and Lorie Pike. is enrolled on REAP and has contributed belongs to Highland Farms Inc. of Three of their adult children work on to Project Equity since 1980. Highland Cornish, Maine. The farm, situated in the farm full-time—Bleakney’s twin Farms has a 2008 AJCA lactation average the southern part of the state near the daughters, Johanna Chapman and Jennifer of 18,141 lbs. milk, 886 lbs. fat and 654 border with New Hampshire, has been Kimball, and David’s son, Chad Pike—and lbs. protein and is ranked among the 82nd percentile in the nation for Jersey continuously operated by six Performance Index (JPI) with an generations of the Pike family. average JPI of +83. The genetics of this breeder, The farm is a member of New who was presented with the England Jersey Sires and has been American Jersey Cattle a contract advertiser in the Jersey Association’s (AJCA) Master Journal since 1965. The family Breeder Award in 1987, can be uses JerseyTags for permanent found in countless Registered identification, JerseyMate for Jersey herds across the globe mating recommendations and through descendents of the infoJersey to register calves family’s initial purchase, Perty online. W. 41721, and the Highland-bred bulls “Duncan” and “Lester.” Farm History Another distinction of which Highland Farms was established few farms can brag is the fact that by David C. Pike and his sons, Highland Farms has been passed from generation to generation Highland Magic Duncan was the breeding that put Highland Farms Wyer W. and Fred B. Pike. numerous times and has a plan Inc. on the map. “Duncan” led the Production Type Index charts for Registered Jerseys came to the for passing the farm to future Active A.I. bulls for six genetic evaluations beginning in the mid- farm in 1886 with the purchase 1980s and sired many sons and daughters. of two cows, Perty W. 41721 and generations. Guilet W. 40984, from George “Success has come from a Blanchard of Cumberland Center, Maine. younger generation wanting to remain one works part-time—Lorie’s daughter, After a fire destroyed the house and barn, on the beautiful Highland Farms where Andrea Sturgeon. One full-time employee the present-day barn, renovated several they grew up and an older generation helps to care for the herd, as does a bevy times over, was built in 1906 and the house willing to welcome them home and of Jersey enthusiasts who married into the followed three years later. The two are give them responsibility of their own,” family or are children who attend college connected by a passageway, as is typical for commented Libby Bleakney, a great-great or work off the farm. Spouses are Russell many of its era in northern New England. granddaughter of the farm’s founder, Bleakney, Terria Palmer, Denise Pike and In 1925, ownership of Highland Farms David C. Pike, and the AJCA’s current Rodney Gilpatrick. Katie Pike is a pre-vet changed hands for the first time when Wyer’s vice president and chair of the breed major at Virginia Tech. John Bleakney and son, Robert S. Pike, graduated from the improvement committee. Michael Sturgeon pursued careers off the University of Maine at Orono and bought The farm today is owned by four farm but lend a hand when it is needed. his uncle’s half interest in the farm. fifth-generation stock holders: Bleakney Highland Farms milks 225 cows and

A year later, the farm started keeping much of the current herd traces to the two Myron Perry of Hiram, Maine, in 1941. production records. Highland Farms foundation cows and just a handful of From this lineage would descend the enrolled on the American Jersey Cattle other purchases. In the first 70 years of breeding that put Highland Farms on the Club’s (AJCC) Register of Merit and then operation, Highland Farms purchased just map—Highland Magic Duncan and his switched to the Herd Improvement Registry 47 head. son, Highland Duncan Lester. (HIR) in 1931. Production averages on the The cows “Perty” and “Guilet” proved “Duncan” and “Lester” are two of just first HIR certificate were 8,353 lbs. milk to be a sound investment, with each cow seven bulls to be honored with special and 486 lbs. fat on 22 cows. giving Highland Farms 10 daughters. From issues of the Jersey Journal, in March Highland Farms was the first dairy in “Perty” descend three cow families with 1993 and September 1996, respectively. Maine to use a milking parlor. The fivenames that are familiar to Jersey breeders These two bulls have sired a combined stall side-opening parlor built in 1953 was today: “Aletta,” “Jean” and “Miss Letty.” total of 2,872 registered sons and 28,981 in operation until 1988, when a larger, One of the farm’s promising young registered daughters to date. These double-eight herringbone parlor was cows from the “Jean” family, Highland numbers barely scratch the surface of their installed. Lieutenant H Jean, represents more than influence on the breed, however. “Duncan” In 1956, the farm became and “Lester” sons in A.I. have a family operation, with sired a combined 135,427 Robert’s son, Robert L. Pike, registered progeny and sons joining the work force with his out of their daughters have wife, Laura, and their children, sired a combined 144,375 Lorie and David (current registered progeny. s t o c k h o l d e r s ) . R o b e r t ’s Among this influential daughter, Allaire, married g r o u p a r e “ D u n c a n ’s ” John Palmer and the couple daughters, Duncan Belle, and their children, Libby and Goodnow Midnight Blue-ET Dan (current stockholders), and Magic Kava Kay Gover, joined the business as well. In and another son, WF/L&M 1962, Highland Farms became Duncan Barber-ET, with incorporated, with Robert S. 15,387 registered daughters as president. and 1,047 registered sons to During this time, date. “Lester’s” progeny of management of the breeding influence include daughters, program at Highland Farms Molly Brook Lester Fantastic, changed directions as well. “Duncan’s” son, Highland Duncan Lester, pictured above, followed in his O.F. Lester Ladyslipper and The herd, which had put an father’s footsteps as a breed-leading sire for PTI and Type and continued Long Distance Lester Babehis influence on the breed. Highland Farms Inc. has placed more than 50 emphasis on type in the late Registered Jersey bulls in A.I. Combined, “Duncan” and “Lester” have sired ET, and sons, Altheas Les 1950s, was in desperate need more than 31,800 registered progeny to date. Pitino Al-Top-ET, ISDK FYN of production. The family Lemvig and Lester Sambo. embraced USDA Predicted Differences 25 generations of breeding by the Pike “’Duncan’ was sired by Quicksilver’s (PDs) when they were introduced in 1967 family. The daughter of Woodstock Magic of Ogston and out of Highland and began to use high PD bulls for milk, LLV Lieutenant-ET, JPI +107*, calved Generator O. Delores,” noted Bleakney. including H.L. Torono Secret Orator, in late December and has an m.e. of “The mating was chosen because we Nobelmans Lotus Designer, Normsland 24,028–1,071–741 on her first lactation. liked our ‘Magic’ daughters and ‘Delores’ Belle Boy and Observer Chocolate Her dam, Highland Hallmark B Jean, is was a favorite high-producing cow with Soldier, who sired 150 heifers that calved ranked among the top 1½% for JPI with pleasing type.” at Highland Farms from 1971-1981. an index of +228 and made 24,980 lbs. In April 1981, when “Duncan” was Highland Farms earned national milk, 1,048 lbs. fat and 851 lbs. protein seven months old, Highland Farms sold distinction for production in 1981, ranked in her second lactation. Her full sister, 75% interest in him to Jerseyland Sires eighth for milk and 10th for fat among Highland Hallmark B Jean A, has an and he headed to Hilmar, Calif. In May herds with 100-199 cows with an average of m.e. of 24,381–1,066–752 in her first 1985, “Duncan” was purchased by Select 14,647 lbs. milk 687 lbs. fat on 129 cows. lactation. Their dam, Highland Bold B Sires because the organization was The herd ranked nationally among its peers Jean, Excellent-91%, is ranked on the impressed with his milking daughters. Two for the next three consecutive years and list of the Top 1½% Cows for JPI at +196 months later, he entered active A.I. with again in 1987, 1988, 1992, 1998 and 1999. and has a six lactation m.e. average of a Production Type Index (PTI) that was In 1995, John and Allaire Palmer and 20,609–918–717. just a point shy of the breed leader. The Robert and Laura Pike were presented with A member of the “Aletta” family that following genetic evaluation, he topped all the National Dairy Shrine’s Distinguished is proving her worth is Highland Rueben other bulls for PTI. “Duncan” led the PTI Dairy Cattle Award. R Aletta B, Very Good-88%, with three chart for six genetic evaluations in all. completed lactations—two of them over “ D u n c a n ” wa s n a m e d P r e m i e r Master Breeding 20,000 lbs. milk. Performance Sire of The All American The family’s aptitude for breeding Another significant cow brought to Jersey Show in 1990, 1991 (tied with quality cattle can be seen in the fact that Highland Farms was Storrs Delores, from (continued to page 45) april 2009 Page 43

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Nabdon Master Patrick 7R) and 1993. Duncan Eileen of HLF was named Grand Champion of The All American Junior Show in 1994 and 1995 and Silver Stream Duncan Peg was named National Grand Champion in 2000. “Lester,” out of the “Miss Letty” family, was born five months after his sire headed to Select Sires. He was purchased by ABS Global in June 1986 as part of the organization’s growing Jersey program and became “Duncan’s” first proven son. Though his first proof in July 1990 was nothing to write home about, he lived up to his potential with his second proof. “Lester” topped the PTI and type lists in January 1991 and remained the breed leader for five consecutive genetic evaluations. “Lester” produced 300,000 units of semen in his lifetime and was widely used by domestic and international Jersey breeders alike because he combined high milk with outstanding type, especially udders and stature, and was one of the best bulls for improving protein. Like his sire, “Lester” was named Premier Performance Sire of The All American Jersey Show (1996). Highland Farms has basked in the glory of this father-son duo. These bulls made the herd profitable and easy on the eye and their influence is still seen in the Highland Farms herd and the breed today. Herd Today Today cows are housed in a freestall barn in two groups—two-year-olds and mature cows. Milking cows are fed a total mixed ration of corn silage and haylage and a custom grain mix. Dry cows are grouped in two pens. The farm uses DairyComp and works closely with their nutritionists. Calves are raised in individual pens in the winter and hutches during the summer. They are then raised in small group pens until calving. During the winter, 20-30 heifers are raised at Springbrook Farm, operated by a cousin, Greg Fowler, and his family, in Cumberland Center, Maine. Highland Farms is situated on 1,200 acres and rents 100 acres. About 150 acres are planted with corn for silage and 150 acres with grass for hay and silage. About 1,000 acres of the farm is woodland. The farm is now diversified and operates a logging business which cuts and chips wood from the farm and does custom logging for other businesses. The concept is not new to Highland Farms as the family had also run an apple orchard and laying hen business beginning in the early 1940s and then sold those businesses to focus on dairying in the mid-1960s.

“The logging business has worked very well for us,” Bleakney noted. “During busy cropping months, the crew switches to the farm operation. It’s essentially like having a custom crew during planting and harvesting.” The Future of the Farm When asked how Highland Farms has remained a viable family farm for six generations, Bleakney replied, “It has remained viable because of the Jersey cow and the hard-working family members that have a desire to carry on the tradition.” Bleakney also notes that the farm has to

be an enjoyable place to work and raise a family if succession is to continue. “We give everyone a day off each week and two weeks of vacation so they can enjoy a life with their spouses or friends who work off the farm.” While seeing what ‘Duncan’ and ‘Lester’ did for the Jersey breed is satisfying, our greatest achievement is seeing Highland Farms continue to grow and prosper, the family stated. “We hope that future generations are willing and energetic about the prospects of moving Highland Farms to the next level—whatever that may be.” *JPI created from a genomic evaluation.

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Jersey Stars Sale Brings $1,755.36 Average

With dismal cattle prices the talk of the town in recent months, Jersey Marketing Service braced itself for the worst as it headed to Tulare, Calif. But the sky did not fall down when the 28 lots consigned to the Jersey Stars of the Silent Screen Sale were put up for auction in mid-February. The sale management company’s inaugural Jersey event of 2009, held during World Ag Expo, posted a respectable average of $1,755.36 on the auction of two first choice females, five pen lots of bred heifers and two embryo packages. The choices, which sold for an average $3,650, led all lots and proved that demand continues for topquality genetics. Sale Analysis

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$1,658.33 3,650.00 1,025.00

$39,800 7,300 2,050

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The silent auction was carried out in the Western Dairy Business Building and interactive bids were taken by phone, email and in person from February 10-12. On the last day, a conference line opened at 2:30 p.m. and concluded the sale in live auction format. The high price of the day was paid for Lot 1, a first choice female sired by the breed’s #3 bull for PTA milk at +2,251 (January 2009), BW Carrier-ET, JPI +209*, and out of Jo-Gep Hallmark Party Time, Excellent-90%. With the winning bid of $3,800, Michael Langfus, Blue Ridge, Texas, purchased the right to choose first from 10 females due this fall. The maternal line traces to Amitys Barber Pine, five generations back, and has sent numerous sons to A.I. “Party Time” is sired by Schultz Brook Hallmark, JPI +109*, and has a best record of 5-1 305 19,980 3.9% 772 3.4% 673 99DCR. She has a son, D&E Paul-ET, PA JPI +158, in the young sire program at Alta Genetics and a daughter ranked among the top 1½% cows for JPI. Another daughter, D&E Rueben Party Time-ET, was the third high-selling individual of the all-donation National Heifer Sale in 2005. She was purchased by Lars William Russell, Hilmar, Calif., and has been appraised Excellent-90% and made a 3-7 record of 25,050 lbs. milk, 958 lbs. fat and 888 lbs. protein for her new owner. “Party Time’s” dam is an Excellent-90% Page 48

daughter of Bancrest Lester Avery, JPI +106*, with six completed lactations and a best record of 5-0 305 21,360 4.4% 944 3.5% 755 99DCR. She has two sons in A.I. at ABS Global. “Party Time’s” grandam is an Excellent-91% daughter of Mason Boomer Sooner Berretta, JPI +70*, with an m.e. average of 19,384–909–751 on six lactations. Her third dam is Very Good86% with a six lactation m.e. average of 17,383–851–640. Her fourth dam is the Excellent-94% “Barber Pine,” with two records over 21,000 lbs. milk, 1,000 lbs. fat and 750 lbs. fat. Her next four dams are Very Good or Excellent. The consignment was made by D & E Jerseys, Hilmar, Calif. The second high seller also hails from one of the breed’s most-recognized cow families. River Valley Farm, Tremont, Ill., paid $3,500 to choose first from three open yearlings sired by Piedmont Grove Amedeo, JPI -24, and out of Sambo Fran of Family Hill. The heifers were consigned by Harmony Corners Jerseys, Hamburg, Minn., and born in November 2007. “Fran” is an Excellent-93% daughter of Lester Sambo, JPI +76*, with 20,010 lbs. milk, 1,126 lbs. fat and 678 lbs. protein at 5-5. She is a full sister to Family Hill Sambo Fern, Excellent-94%, the 2007 All American Five-Year-Old Cow and winning “Sambo” daughter in The Art of Fine Breeding contest. Their maternal sister, Pleasant Nook Berretta Felice, Excellent-95%, was Reserve Intermediate Champion of the 2001 Western National Jersey Show and the Nasco Type and Production Winner of the 2003 All American Jersey Show. She made 24,280 lbs. milk, 1,178 lbs. fat and 925 lbs. protein at 4-11. Another maternal sister, Family Hill Avery Fire, Excellent-93%, was named Grand Champion of the Western National in 2007. “Fran’s” dam, Goldcrest Grove Felicity, is an Excellent-90% daughter of Shamrock Grove Gemini 50R, JPI -36. “Felicity” has five Excellent maternal sisters—all with records in excess of 18,000 lbs. milk. Her Excellent-90% third dam has two records over 20,000 lbs. milk. Her fourth dam is Excellent-91%. The Gerfen Family Farm of Morral, Ohio, purchased the high-selling pen of bred heifers for $1,800 each. Pen lots have been offered at the Jersey Stars of the Silent Screen Sale since 2003 and typically account for well over half of the sale’s total receipts. This year, the 24 heifers that sold in five group pens brought a total $39,800, or more than 80% of the sale’s receipts. Master Breeder, High Lawn Farm, of Lee, Mass., consigned the five heifers

This sale is a silent auction format where breeders can place bids on consignments in the Jersey Stars of the Silent Screen by phone, email or in person while attending the World Ag Expo in Tulare, Calif. The auction ends on the last day with an open conference line and live auction.

purchased by the Gerfens: cousins, High Lawn Karl Angelica and High Lawn Morgan Spyce, High Lawn Action Tiffany, High Lawn Flasher Signal and High Lawn Rescue Dusk-Twin. “Angelica” is sired by Forest Glen Hallmark Karl-ET, JPI +118*, and due to ISNZ Bournes Nimrod, JPI +150, in mid-May. Her Very Good-80% dam is a daughter of Sunbow Steadfast, JPI +74*, and has an m.e. average of 18,126–729– 615 on four lactations. Her Very Good87% grandam made a best record of 3-4 305 20,150 4.3% 860 3.5% 700 98DCR. Her third dam, Sam Ginger Three, Excellent-90%, has nine completed lactations, with 17,210 lbs. milk, 803 lbs. fat and 574 lbs. protein at 7-3. The next four dams are Very Good. “Spyce” is a daughter of Wilsonview Khan Morgan-ET, JPI +103*, that sold due to Sunset Canyon Maximus-ET, JPI +191*, in early June. Her dam is sired by MVF Berretta Fredrico-ET, JPI +124*, and her grandam is Ginger Three. “Tiffany” and “Signal” are both daughters of Forest Glen Avery ActionET, JPI +185*. “Tiffany” is due to ISDK Q Impuls, JPI +254*, in mid-April. Her dam is sired by Rock Maple Brook MontanaET, JPI +53*. Her Excellent-90% grandam has four lactations over 20,000 lbs. milk and a best record of 4-5 305 28,090 4.2% 1,166 3.3% 919 98DCR. “Signal” sold due to Sunset Canyon Meteor-ET, JPI +28, in mid-May. “Dusk” is sired by Schultz Declo Rescue, JPI +139*, and due to “Meteor” in mid-May. Her dam is a Very Good80% daughter of Rock Maple Brook Mannix, JPI +36*, with a four lactation m.e. average of 20,002–890–682. The Gerfens purchased an additional pen of bred heifers and were the volume buyers of the day, selecting 10 head total for $17,500. The 28 consignments were purchased by six buyers from Illinois, Iowa, (continued to page 52)

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Jersey Stars Sale (continued from page 48)

Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin. *JPI created from a genomic evaluation. Sales $1,750 and Over

(Consignors in Parentheses) Michael Langfus, Blue Ridge, Texas First choice female sired by BW Carrier-ET and out of Jo-Gep Hallmark Party Time..................................................... $3,800 (D & E Jerseys, Hilmar, Calif.) River Valley Farm, Tremont, Ill. First choice female sired by Piedmont Grove Amedeo and out of Sambo Fran of Family Hill.......................................... 3,500 (Harmony Corners Jerseys, Hamburg, Minn.) Gerfen Family Farm, Morral, Ohio High Lawn Karl Angelica, bred heifer 2 yrs.................... 1,800 (High Lawn Farm, Lee, Mass.) High Lawn Flasher Signal, bred heifer 21 mos.............. 1,800 (High Lawn Farm) High Lawn Morgan Spyce, bred heifer 18 mos.............. 1,800 (High Lawn Farm) High Lawn Action Tiffany, bred heifer 18 mos................ 1,800 (High Lawn Farm) High Lawn Rescue Dusk-Twin, bred heifer 2 yrs........... 1,800 (High Lawn Farm) Craig Rhein, Pine Grove, Pa. Ahlem Iatola Reba 18647, bred heifer 22 mos.............. 1,750 (William Ahlem Jr., Hilmar, Calif.) Ahlem Iatola Topsy 18733, bred heifer 21 mos.............. 1,750 (William Ahlem Jr.) Ahlem Lexington Bunny 18808, bred heifer 21 mos...... 1,750 (William Ahlem Jr.) Ahlem Iatola Rosanna 18931, bred heifer 20 mos........ 1,750 (William Ahlem Jr.) Ahlem Hallmark Regina 19041, bred heifer 19 mos...... 1,750 (William Ahlem Jr.)

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Silver Mist Farm

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

Woodstock Dairy 20505 Blaine Road, Beaver, OR 97108 Fax: 503/398-5025

Wayne and Lori • 503/398-5099 woodstockdairy@oregoncoast.com

Greg and Melissa • 503/398-5884 gmwoods@earthlink.net

David Betz • 503/398-2837 Located just 18 miles south of the Tillamook Cheese Factory.

Proud to be an American Family Farm Since 1911

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South Florida Fair Jersey Show

• February 1, 2009, West Palm Beach, Fla. • Denny Ferguson, Dryden, N.Y., judge • 50-head shown • Sr. and Gr. Champ. Female— Dixieland Remake Bambam, Kelly Buchanan, Okeechobee • Res. Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. Female—WC Kilowatt Zanettie, Irish Oaks Farms/Chris Nelson, Brooksville • J r. C h a m p . Fe m a l e — I O F Ressurection ASM Lea, Irish Oaks Farms/Chris Nelson • Res. Jr. Champ. Female—WC Otto Patricia, Leeanna Shelton, Umatilla Class Winners

Junior heifer calf (6 shown) 1. IOF Ottoe Ressurection Goldie, Irish Oaks Farm/Chris Nelson, Brooksville 2. KMB Paragon BB Symon, Kelly Buchanan, Okeechobee Intermediate heifer calf (2 shown) 1. Rucks-CM Jacinto Anabelle, Stacey Taylor Chambers, Okeechobee Senior heifer calf (5 shown) 1. BRJ Barbaro Griffin, Gracie Margaret Lee, Plant City 2. KMB Tristen Peek A Boo Paris, Kelly Buchanan Intermediate yearling heifer (6 shown) 1. Iatola Lucky L Georgiann, Kelsey Burnham, Okeechobee 2. Triple R Brazo Marley, Raychel Rabon, Okeechobee Junior yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. Kelbel Tristin Arianna, Megan Perona, Okeechobee 2. Kelbel Colorado Bonnibel, Kelly Buchanan Summer yearling heifer (3 shown) 1. IOF Golden Duke Mary, Irish Oaks Farm/Chris Nelson 2. Kelbel Vindication Maleah, Raychel Rabon Senior yearling (4 shown) 1. IOF Ressurection ASM Lea (S: Rapid Bay Ressurection-ET, D: IOF Advancer Sleeping M Lena), Irish Oaks Farm/Chris Nelson, jr. champ. 2. WC Otto Patricia (S: WC Kilowatt Glance Otto, D: WC Kilowatt Tricia), Leeanna Shelton, Umatilla, res. jr. champ. Junior 2-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. IOF Goldenboy Kilo So Sweet, Irish Oaks Farm/Chris Nelson 2. Whisper Lucky L America, Kelsey Burnham Senior 2-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Kelbel Vindication Mallorree, Leeanna Shelton 2. GR Kelbel Big Time Ella Eleanor, Raychel Rabon 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. D i a n a h s A c t i o n R a c e y, D i a n a h E n o c h s , Summerfield 2. IOF Vindication Duke Angel, Kayla Chandler, Plant City 4-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. WC Kilowatt Linnie Faith, Irish Oaks Farm/Chris Nelson 5-yr.-old cow (1 shown) 1. WC Kilowatt Zanettie (S: Avonlea First Kilowatt-ET, D: WC Zana Frankie), Irish Oaks Farm/Chris Nelson, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. Aged cow (3 shown) 1. Dixieland Remake Bambam (S: Rock Ella Remake-ET, D: Diamond B Lacys Brandi), Kelly Buchanan, sr. and gr. champ. 2. Dixieland Councilman Sassy, Katie Walker, Okeechobee Produce of dam (3 shown) 1. Raychel Rabon 2. Irish Oaks Farm, Brooksville Daughter and dam (4 shown) 1. Alex Pluskot, Okeechobee 2. Raychel Rabon Get of sire (2 shown) 1. Irish Oaks Farm Best three females (2 shown) 1. Irish Oaks Farm Dairy herd (2 shown) 1. Raychel Rabon

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Dairy breeders have been evaluating the type conformation of their cattle for decades. First, conformation was compared in the show ring. Then, it was evaluated by a classification system in which cows were assigned a final score that compared them to the breed ideal. While this system gave other dairy breeders a snapshot of a cow’s conformation sight-unseen, it did not paint a clear picture of her strengths and weaknesses, nor did it provide the industry with benchmarks to improve specific, economically important traits. It was these inadequacies that gave birth to the Uniform Functional Type Traits Appraisal Program, adopted by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) in 1980. With the program, commonly called linear appraisal, a professional appraiser evaluates each cow for 14 traits and assigns a number to each that represents that trait’s position on a linear scale. A final score is also assigned to each cow as had been done with the older system, but today it reflects the degree to which the cow expresses economically significant traits rather than a breed ideal for type.

The information is incorporated in genetic evaluations for cows and bulls and included in various reports distributed by the AJCA. In this month’s Jersey Jargon, we’ll take a closer look at the linear appraisal program and show you where you can find linear appraisal information and how you can use it to better manage your herd. The Basics One of the purposes of the Uniform Functional Type Traits Appraisal Program is to appraise cows early in their productive life in order to separate genetic merit from environmental effects. Cows in their first and second lactations are inspected every 7-10 months in their “working clothes” by appraisers who evaluate them based on how they look that day. All similar-age contemporaries are evaluated. A Jersey breeder can request to have a cow appraised subsequently even though she has two linear evaluations. This is often done when circumstances change in a cow’s life, like freshening, or when a breeder believes a cow will receive a higher final score. The 14 traits that are evaluated and a chart that shows their biological extremes and accompanying scores are shown on the following pages. Evaluators record scores using the range of 1 to 50, except for stature, which uses a scale of 1 to 80. Appraisers also evaluate six supple-

Expanded Type Information for 11JE806 BW Carrier-ET

This section of the Green Book provides a quick read for the type that is transmitted by the breed’s top 30 sires for JPI. Based on his PTA for type, one could glean that “Carrier” sires daughters that are relatively tall (+2.6 for stature) and dairy (+1.9 for dairy form) and have rear udders that are high (+2.2 rear udder height) and wide (+2.0 rear udder width). In the two-way trait, rump angle, “Carrier” sires daughters with a slightly high rump angle (-0.6). This would be reported as H0.6 in his PTA on his progeny and performance report and performance pedigree. The following codes are used to identify linear traits: stature (ST), strength (SR), dairy form (DF), rump angle (RA), rump width (RW), rear legs (RL), fore udder attachment (FA), fore udder (FU), rear udder height (RH), rear udder width (RUW), udder cleft (UC), udder depth (UD), front teat placement (TP) and front teat length (TL).

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mental traits for which the AJCA is gathering research information. The current supplemental traits are rear teat length, rear teat position, udder tilt, rear legs rear view, pasterns and mobility. These traits are not included in genetic evaluations nor are they published. A final score is assigned using a scale of 50 to 99. Traits that have been proven to be useful predictors of survival rates and lifetime profitability receive the heaviest emphasis in final score, including dairy form, foot angle, fore udder attachment, rear udder height, rear udder width, udder cleft, udder depth and teat placement. High-scoring cows must rate well in these traits. Information from linear appraisals is sent to the USDA Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory, where it is incorporated in genetic evaluations for bulls and cows and included in reports generated by the AJCA. Linear Information for Bulls Appraisal information in a bull’s proof is carried with his other Predicted Transmitting Ability (PTA) information on performance and progeny reports and official performance pedigrees. The PTAs for linear traits and final score are useful for comparing a bull to his peers. Most PTAs for linear traits fall in the range of +4.0 to -4.0, with 0.0 representing the genetic base for all cows born in 2000. The PTAs for final score for bulls on the list of Active A.I. and Foreign Jersey Bulls for January 2009 range from +2.7 to -1.5, with an average of +1.0. Note that PTA Type (PTAT) carries its own measure of Reliability (%R) and is shown beside the PTA for final score. Jersey breeders can compare PTAs for linear traits using BullsEye. The program is available free-of-charge online at http:// BullsEye.USJersey.com/BullsEye1.aspx. Use the slider bars under “Udder Traits” and “Body Traits” to sort bulls for specific traits and “Fitness and Other Traits” to sort on final score (PTA FS). Jersey breeders should keep in mind that conformation is included in the calculation of Jersey Performance Index (JPI) through the Functional Trait Index (15% weighting) and Functional Udder Index (3% weighting). Thus, when high-JPI sires are used in the breeding program, type and fitness traits have been accounted for. Linear Information for Cows Linear information for cows is available as actual performance data in the form of linear breakdowns and final score (continued to page 61)

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Uniform Functional Type Traits Appraisal Program Evaluation of functional type traits in individual Jersey cows is one of the oldest, and most useful services provided by the American Jersey Cattle Association. The current program was introduced in 1980, with six primary features: • Biological traits, clearly defined, are evaluated on a linear scale. • Using a numerical scale, traits are scored from one biological extreme to the other. • Cows are scored early in their productive life in order to separate genetic from environmental effects. • All similar-age contemporaries are evaluated. • Evaluators do not know the sire of the cows being evaluated. • Registered and unregistered Jerseys are evaluated. Jersey type evaluation is not a program that “classifies” animals by comparing them to the “ideal Jersey.” Instead, it is a service that gives you unbiased information about the strengths and weaknesses of your cows. The biological traits measured are related to the economic value of a cow, and the information provided can help you make mating decisions to improve herd profitability. By utilizing the AJCA type evaluation service, you gain: 1. Objective information about cows and bulls to help you to achieve your breeding goals; and 2. Marketing value, to better promote your herd and increase sales of breeding stock. Herds are appraised every seven (7) to ten (10) months. Cows are inspected in their “working clothes” by professional appraisers who evaluate them based on how they look that day. Cows are assigned scores in two ways. First, evaluators assign linear scores to describe the biological traits of each cow. A total of 14 conformation traits, plus six supplemental traits are evaluated. Evaluators record scores using the range of 1 to 50, except for stature, which uses a scale of 1 to 80. Each of these scores describes what the individual trait looks like in a cow. For example, a score of 25 for udder depth means that the floor of the udder is 2” above the hock. Then, evaluators assign the Final Score, which reflects the degree to which the cow’s traits approach the most profitable expression. Scientific studies in the U.S. show certain linear traits can be useful predictors of survival rates and lifetime profitability in Jersey cattle. These traits are designated as high priority traits, and are dairy form, foot angle, fore udder attachment, rear udder height, rear udder width, udder cleft, udder depth, and teat placement. Evaluators focus on the high priority traits when assigning the Final Score. Final Score is not an average of the individual trait scores, but range instead from 50 to 100, according to this scale:

90 or higher.............................Excellent 80 to 89...................................Very Good 70 to 79...................................Desirable 60 to 69...................................Acceptable 50 to 59...................................Poor

Maximum Final Score within lactation levels is: lactation number 1, maximum final score 89; lactation number 2, maximum of 91; lactation number 3, maximum 93; lactation number 4, maximum 94; and lactation number 5, maximum final score of 95 or higher. Note: Refer to Rules for the Functional Type Traits Appraisal Program for the procedure to assign Final Scores exceeding 95.

Trait Descriptions Stature Stature is measured as height at the hips using a scale of 1 to 80. A score of 1 indicates stature of 44”, 25 indicates 49”, 50 indicates 54”, and 80 indicates stature of 60” or greater.

Strength Strength is measured as the width and depth of chest, width of muzzle, and substance of bone, not to be influenced by body condition. Scores under 10 indicate extreme weakness; scores over 40 indicate extreme strength.

Dairy Form Dairy Form is defined as the openness and angle of rib, angularity, flatness of bone, length of neck, and any other appearance of milkiness. This appearance, and not just the absence of fleshing, is considered. Ideally, stage of lactation should not influence the dairy form score. Scores below 20 may not only reflect smooth over-conditioned cattle, but also extreme angularity that is frailty and not dairy form.

Rump Angle Rump Angle (pins high/low) is the degree of slope from hooks to pins when the cow is standing. A score of 1 indicates a high rump angle and a score of 50 indicates an extremely sloped rump angle. A score of 20 indicates a level rump angle, each additional five (5) points representing every one (1) inch of slope or height of pins.

Rump Width Rump Width is the width of hips. Scores below 15 indicate extreme narrowness in the rump and scores above 35 indicate extreme rump width.

Foot Angle Foot Angle (low/steep) is measured as the steepness of the angle of the rear foot from the hairline to 1” anterior to the hairline. A score of 1 indicates an extremely low foot angle and a score of 50 indicates an extremely steep foot angle. A score of 25 is assigned to a medium foot angle and a score of 40 to a 45° foot angle.

Rear Legs Rear Legs (posty/sickle) is a measurement of the set of hock. A score of 1 indicates extremely posty legs and a score of 50 indicates sickle hocked legs. A score of 25 indicates a slight set to the legs.

Udder Depth Udder Depth (deep/shallow) is a measure of the depth of udder floor relative to the hock. A score of 1 indicates an udder below the hock, 15 an udder at the hock, 25 an udder 2” above the hock, 35 an udder 4” above the hock, and 50 an udder 7” above the hock.

Fore Udder Attachment Fore Udder Attachment is an evaluation of the strength of attachment of the fore udder to the body wall. A score of 1 indicates a loose attachment and a score of 50 indicates a tight attachment. A score of 25 indicates a slight bulge in the fore udder.

Udder Cleft Udder Cleft is a measure of the depth of cleft of the udder between the rear teats from the base of the rear teats to the point where the halves of the udder come together. The midpoint score of 25 indicates a cleft of 1½” with an incremental change of 5 points per half-inch from the midpoint. A score of 15 indicates an udder with a ½” cleft, and 35 an udder with a 2½” cleft.

Rear Udder Height Rear Udder Height is measured as viewed from the rear, at the crease where the udder meets the leg, in relation to the midpoint between the point of hock and pins. A score of 1 indicates low rear udder height and a score of 50 indicates high rear udder height. A score of 15 is assigned to a rear udder attached at the midpoint between the point of hock and pins. An additional 5 points is added or subtracted for every inch above or below the midpoint, respectively.

Front Teat Placement Front Teat Placement (wide/close) is a measurement of the placement of the front teats on the quarter. A score of 1 indicates wide placed teats, 20 slightly wide placed teats, 30 centrally placed teats, and 50 teats that are closely placed. Front Teat Length (long/short) is the length of the front teats from the base to the end of the teat. A score of 1 indicates short teats (0”), 25 indicates intermediate teats (2½”) and 50 indicates long teats (5”).

Rear Udder Width Rear Udder Width is measured at the crease where the udder meets the leg. The midpoint score of 25 corresponds to a 7” wide rear udder, with incremental change of 5 points per inch in either direction (e.g., score of 15 indicates 5” wide rear udder, score of 35 indicates width of 9”).

The Rules for the Functional Type Traits Appraisal Program are published on the USJersey website at http://www.usjersey. com/Programs/appraisalrules.html,or available by contacting the Appraisal Program Coordinator at 614/861-3636. Revised 2/09

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for the cow herself and as genetic transmitting ability in the form of a PTA, like bulls. PTA type information for a cow can be found on performance and progeny reports and performance pedigrees along with other PTA information. The PTA is based on appraisal data from the cow herself, her pedigree and her progeny, when it becomes available. Genomic PTAs include DNA information from cows that have been genotyped. Linear breakdowns and final score from the cow’s most recent appraisal are included on performance pedigrees. Linear breakdowns, final score and additional details for each appraisal (age at appraisal, date of appraisal and date of calving) can be found on the cow’s performance and progeny report. Become familiar with what these numbers mean in order to recognize strengths and weaknesses and select service sires that will improve the next generation. Since many type traits are highly heritable, it is relatively easy to make changes in the conformation of the herd quickly. Keep in mind that some traits are twoway traits, with a letter that accompanies the number in the PTA and represents the direction of the trait. An example of this is foot angle, in which the letter “S” before the number indicates a steep foot angle and the letter “L” indicates a low foot angle. Breed Specific The Uniform Functional Type Traits Appraisal Program is administered by the AJCA. Appraisers are trained by the organization and the traits and manner

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Linear Appraisal Information on a Progeny Report

A cow’s performance and progeny report shows detailed information for each appraisal, including age at the time of the appraisal, linear breakdowns for 14 traits, final score, date of the appraisal and the calving date for the lactation. The report also shows PTA information that is based on the cow’s performance, her pedigree and that of her progeny, if available. Note that “Dalli” has been genotyped. Her Genomic PTA for Type (GPTAT) includes DNA information.

in which they are evaluated are continually monitored to ensure the program addresses specific type needs of the breed. The Type Advisory Committee is charged with this monitoring and makes recommendations to the Breed Improvement Committee of the AJCA Board. The AJCA Board of Directors gives final approval for any changes in the program. In the past three decades, subtle changes have been made in the program, with traits redefined and rescaled as the Jersey cow changes. The linear appraisal pro-

gram is an ongoing research project in which information is gathered, analyzed and adapted to suit the needs of Jersey breeders who strive to breed an evermore profitable Jersey cow. The type appraisal program is one branch of REAP and TPE and included in herd fees. For other herds, there is a $100 herd fee, plus $6.50 per cow, with a minimum charge of $150 per visit. Questions about the linear appraisal program should be directed to Cari Wolfe by calling 614/861-3636, ext. 318, or email at cwolfe@usjersey.com.

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DAVE-RON COUNTRY SECRET BW COUNTRY-ET O.F. REUBEN BECCA SUNBOW RUEBEN SIL-MIST B BILL BUTTONS BRITNEY-ET JENKS BARBER BILL GABYS RUEBEN BLONDIE SUNBOW RUEBEN SR JACE PRONTO-P-ET WINDY WILLOW MONTANA JACE MOLLY BROOK FAIR FROST MOLLY BROOK BERRETTA FAIR-ET SCHULTZ HALLMARK KITTEN SCHULTZ BROOK HALLMARK PRES-DELL ACTION BECK-ET FOREST GLEN AVERY ACTION-ET IMPULS ZIPPER 504 ISDK Q IMPULS

DAVE-RON MILITIA SECURITY 6/16/07 007JE00991 227 41 875 65 445 Y 6.9 SUNSET CANYON RP MILITIA-ET JEUSA000067171036 JEUSA000111953541

O.F MILITIA BLACKJACK 6/23/07 011JE00975 212 42 1334 49 420 Y 7.0 SUNSET CANYON RP MILITIA-ET JEUSA000067027170 JEUSA000111953541

SIL-MIST QU BUTTONS BRANDON-ET 7/6/07 007JE00990 216 49 1197 69 435 Y 8.4 MS QUEST 459E JEUSA000115834336 JEUSA000112245292

GABYS QUE BRUNO-ET 7/9/07 011JE00973 262 58 1529 95 538 Y 7.6 MS QUEST 459E JEUSA000115746505 JEUSA000112245292

SR HONOUR PROJECT-P-ET 7/31/07 011JE00983 219 41 1275 46 395 Y 8.4 DUTCH HOLLOW HONOUR-P JEUSA000115773576 JEUSA000111627994

MOLLY BROOK IATOLA ICE-ET 8/12/07 011JE00989 225 56 1300 72 352 Y 8.1 SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET JEUSA000115850729 JEUSA000112118277

FAIRWAY J KRUCIAL-ET 8/20/07 011JE00977 227 48 1197 52 418 Y 8.3 MASON LEMVIG JACINTO-ET JEUSA000067036011 JEUSA000112037374

LRF RESTORE BUD-ET 8/27/07 007JE01007 250 46 1644 55 485 Y 8.4 SCHULTZ DUDLEY RESTORE-ET JEUSA000115769070 JEUSA000113008443

SUNRISE HACKLINE ZORO-ET 1/8/08 014JE00527 192 37 715 47 362 Y 6.4 MASON LEMVIG JACINTO-ET JEUSA000067058646 JEUSA000112037374

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

REGIONAL SIRE SAMPLING GROUPS

MOLLY BROOK FAIR FROST MOLLY BROOK BERRETTA FAIR-ET

MOLLY BROOK GERONIMO FORCAST 6/8/07 007JE00980 200 51 1664 49 357 Y 8.2 C-BAR HALLMARK GERONIMO JEUSA000115590702 JEUSA000111974939

CODE Marketing organization

BW AVERY KATIE ET121-ET BANCREST LESTER AVERY

BW NORMANDY 6/2/07 007JE00986 235 36 1082 54 442 Y 6.8 SUNSET CANYON RP MILITIA-ET JEUSA000115486289 JEUSA000111953541

SELECT SIRES

ALTA GENETICS

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Marketing Organization/ Sampling Group

ALTA GENETICS DIXIELAND JERSEY SIRES

SUN VALLEY FAIR AMELIA MOLLY BROOK BERRETTA FAIR-ET

SUN VALLEY JEWELER ARROW-ET 3/29/07 007JE00988 167 40 934 49 295 Y 8.0 FOREST GLEN EXCEED JEWELER-ET JEUSA000115547683 JEUSA000112495156

Dam Name Maternal Grandsire

DUTCH HOLLOW AVERY GOODIE BANCREST LESTER AVERY

Sire Name Registration Number

DUTCH HOLLOW GAVIN-ET 3/25/07 007JE00968 172 27 481 57 365 Y 7.3 MS QUEST 459E JEUSA000115479838 JEUSA000112245292

Parent Average Prot Milk Fat NM$ EFI

IRISHTOWNS W834 HALLMARK JORDAN SCHULTZ BROOK HALLMARK

JPI

IRISHTOWNS IATOLA JORDAN-ET 3/10/07 011JE00991 123 27 730 25 210 Y 8.0 SC GOLD DUST PARAMOUNT IATOLA-ET JEUSA000115415980 JEUSA000112118277

NAAB Code MVF KULP PARADE SHANIA-ET BW PARADE-ET

Date of Birth

In addition to the bull’s Parent Average, the Expected Future Inbreeding (EFI) is printed. EFI is an estimate of the degree of inbreeding in future progeny, assuming random mating to the current population. The letters in the column before EFI, correspond with enrollment in the Genetic Diversity program (G) or the Young Sire Program (Y) of the AJCA.

MENDA GERONIMO SUN-ET 2/25/07 007JE00970 195 47 1542 45 342 Y 8.2 C-BAR HALLMARK GERONIMO JEUSA000115617270 JEUSA000111974939

Young Sire Name Registration Number

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

Young Sire Availability Listing, April 2009

Margandale Jersey Farm

Member of Dixieland Jersey Sires and Liberty Jersey Sires

Dale W., Robert D., and Dennis Kauffman

Quality “PHJ” Jerseys

6967 State Route 754 Shreve, OH 44676 330/567-2816 We are a BST free herd!

Registered Jerseys Since 1937

Paul and Dawn Schirm Courtney and Kyle Dustin and KristinTaylor 5226 Ogden Road, West Salem, OH 44287 Phone 330/263-0637 Fax 330/263-0647 Email schirmfarm@aol.com

Pine Hill Jersey Farm Scott and Tracie Lindsay

Phone 330/457-0304 • phjfarm@dslextreme.com 47467 St. Rt. 46, New Waterford, OH 44445

Tom and Brenda Cooperrider and Family • 740/893-3123 11763 Tagg Road, Croton, OH 43013 E-mail: tomcooperrider@voyager.net

Farm located just 40 minutes northeast of Columbus. Visitors always welcome.

Highland Jersey Farms Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc. Donald & Joan Bolen 419/332-2773

Jim & Jodi

Ph./Fax: 419/334-8960

Terry & Susan

419/334-3179

2836 CR 55, Fremont, OH 43420

Bill, Debbie, Billy and Ben Grammer 966 South 15thStreet, Sebring, OH 44672 330/938-6798 home 330/584-8471 barn Email: gramjer@sbcglobal.net

Brian 419/422-1393 • David 419/423-7443 Fax 419/423-4878 9898 T-234, Findlay, Ohio 45840 Email spajerfm@bright.net TPE Herd • Equity Investor

Scot-Lyn Jerseys Where Efficient Jerseys Pay the Bills! Scot, Amy, Shelby & Andrew Robertson 13030 Old State Rd., Huntsburg, OH 44046 440/668-0255 mobile 440/635-0385 home

Alan and Sharon Kozak Courtney and Brandon 10061 TR 301, Millersburg, OH 44654 Phone: 330/674-1220 Email: grass4jerseys@yahoo.com REAP herd and Member of Liberty Jersey Sires, Inc.

Rosevale Jerseys

Greg, Kendra,Taylor and Brynn Lavan 6479 Millersburg Rd, Gambier, OH 43022 Phone: 740/427-3692 Email: greg.lavan@axom.com

Cantendo Acres Grazeland Jerseys LTD.

Creston, Ohio Tom & Rosalie Noyes 330/345-6516

Russ& Cheryl King 330/435-4023

The Lemmermens - Galloway, Ohio

Jerry: 614/561-5643 jerrylemmermen@sbcglobal.net John: 614/878-7939

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Buckeye Jersey Breeders Honored in January

Members of the Ohio Jersey Breeder’s Association (OJBA) met at the Der Dutchman Restaurant in Plain City, Ohio for the organization’s 126th annual meeting on January 24, 2009. President Donna Grewie, Sidney, welcomed the 146 members and guests to the organization’s business meeting and awards ceremony. In the business meeting, Scott Higgins, CEO of the American Dairy Association Mideast, spoke to members and informed them that while agriculture is heading into tough times, all agriculture sectors must ban together to fight against the outside organizations that are trying to destroy agriculture’s name. As a group, producers need to make consumers aware that Ohio agriculture is working to produce a safe and economical food supply. Eddie Lou Meimer, Morrow County Farm Bureau President and OJBA director, concurred with Higgins. She informed the group that Ohio has been named the next target for the Humane Society of the United States as the result of recent headline news against animal agriculture. Meimer encouraged producers to stand up and speak out to protect the future of agriculture in Ohio and across the country. In the junior awards program, Kyle Schirm, West Salem, was presented with the Ohio Youth Achievement Award. Schirm was selected for this honor based on his involvement at his family farm, his individual herd of Jersey cows, and participation in state and national Jersey activities. Currently, he owns 46 head

André

Bolen

Kyle Schirm receives the Ohio Youth Achievement Award from the 2008 Ohio Junior Fair Queen, Alicia Vogel.

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of Registered Jerseys and serves on the Ohio Junior Jersey Breeders Association (OJJBA) board of directors. The Diley Family Memorial Award was given to Trent Bolen, Fremont. The Jersey junior is currently serving as director-atlarge of the OJJBA board. He is active on his home farm, Highland Jersey Farms. Kira André, Wauseon, was named the Outstanding Girl of the Year. While André does not live on a dairy farm, she owns five cows and five heifers and works on a dairy near her home. Serving as her club’s 4-H president, she is also active in FFA, serves as secretary and director-at-large of the OJJBA, and was the 2007 Ohio Jersey Princess. Ranking at the top of the junior production contest was the Bolen family of Tremont. Trent was awarded the overall winner of the youth production contest with his entry, Highland Ruben Jamie, who produced an actual 305-day record of 26,460 lbs. of milk, 1,143 lbs. of fat, and 946 lbs. of protein at 4-1. Marissa was awarded production winner for the two and threeyear-old divisions, while Meagan won the five-year-old division. Junior All-Ohio Awards were awarded to 16 juniors. Trevor Greiwe, Sidney, received five Junior All-Ohio certificates and Casey Jodrey, Winchester, was awarded four awards. Other juniors recognized were Brittany Ashcraft, Orient; Morgan Eades, Mechaincsburg; Hannah Geyer, Botkins; Erika Graves, Cable; Josh Hershberger, Troy; Lee Hesler, Winchester; Jordan Jones, Winchester; Jacob Morgan, Urbana; Alexis Roe, Anna; Kyle Schirm; Tristen Spahr, Findlay; Kadey Starkey, Mechaincsburg; Erin Williams, McConnelsville; and Jody Williams, McConnelsville. Elected to serve as the 2009 officers of the OJJBA were Alexis Roe, president; Meagan Bolen, vice president; Kira André, secretary; Erin Williams, treasurer, and Alicia Vogel, Winchester, news reporter. In the adult awards program, the Pioneer Service Award was presented to Howard King, Jer-Bel Jerseys, Fremont. Howard and his wife, Nancy, have three children. Their son, Tim and his wife, Amy, currently run the operation. Throughout his involvement in the organization and the dairy industry, King has served as a director for the OJBA and Sandusky Milk Producers. Jersey breeders were recognized for their production accomplishments. Dar-Re Farm, Big Prairie, was recognized as the top Jersey herd for milk and protein for 2008 with a rolling herd average of 20,730 lbs. of milk, 996 lbs. of fat, and 772 lbs. of protein on 135 lactations. Circle Hawk Farm, Louisville, was named the year’s top fat herd with a rolling herd average of

The King family congratulates Howard King on receiving the Pioneer Service Award. In front, are Nancy and Howard King. In the back are (left to right) Brett Stoldt, Ann, Tim, Megan, Jeff, Ashley, and Jill King.

19,864 lbs. milk, 1,020 lbs. fat, and 693 lbs. protein on 59 cows. Class leaders in five age classes and milk, fat and protein categories earned recognition for six breeders. Breeders receiving production awards were Putt Dairy Farms, Sugarcreek; Spring Valley Farm, Millersburg; William Grammer, Sebring; Dar-Re Farm; and Sam Bok, Defiance. All-Ohio Awards were given to 18 Jersey breeders for their success in the show ring this past year. Williams Jerseys, McConnelsville, received six certificates. Greiwe and Knoop, Sidney, Ted and Diane Smart, Anna, and Stanfield Jerseys, Fort Loramie, followed with three awards each. Other Jersey breeders recognized with All-Ohio Awards were: Kira André; Bohl’s Jerseys, Sardinia; Clear View Jerseys and Brittany Ashcraft and Family, Orient; Duane Cole, Conneaut; Duane Cole and Bart Elsea, Conneaut; Kerby Hershey, Wooster; Morgan Jerseys, Urbana; Myers Jersey Farm, Troy; Oakhaven Jerseys, Galloway; Fred Petzold, Hamilton; Kyle Schirm; Sharon Farms, Kenton; Shell-Ray Jerseys, Mechanicsburg; and Starwischer Jerseys, Mechanicsburg. The newly elected officers of the OJBA are Donna Grewie, president; Deb Foster, Fort Loramie, vice president; Jim Bolen, Fremont, secretary and treasurer; and Julia Stevens, Urbana, board secretary and treasurer.

Newly elected officers for 2009 for the Ohio Jersey Breeders Association are Donna Grewie, president, left; Deb Foster, vice president, right; and Jim Bolen, secretary and treasurer.

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In Memoriam Harry Gleich Harry Gleich, Deerbrook, Wis., 92, passed away on January 19, 2009. He was born on January 31, 1916, son of the late William and Justina (Denk) Gleich, on the family farm that had been established by his grandfather, the late Jonas Gleich, in Deerbrook in 1909. He married Bertha Kunik on May 29, 1942, in Oconto Falls. Gleich joined his father in the operation of the dairy, which milked Guernseys, and added Jerseys to the herd in the early 1940s. The dairy was later operated by Gleich and his son, Gerald, and daughter-in-law, Becky. Deer Brook Jerseys was a routine consignor to sales such as the National Heifer Sale and merchandised cattle using the slogan, “Selected Breeding Stock Sold by the Golden Rule.” The farm has contributed to Project Equity since 1988 and has been enrolled on REAP since its inception in 1995. Gleich was a member of the board of Antigo Milk Products and Langlade Farmers Co-op, which he also served as president. He was a co-founder of Langlade County Breeders Association (Badger Breeders) and served on the sire selection committee. He sat on the boards of the Langlade County Dair y Herd Improvement Association, the Langlade County Dairy Promotions Committee, Antigo Milk Products and the Langlade Farmers Co-op, which he also served as president. Gleich was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association and the Wisconsin Jersey Breeders Association, which he served as director. He was a co-founder of Langlade County Breeders Association (Badger Breeders) and served on the sire selection committee. He was a Langlade County 4-H leader and board president and served as clerk for the Little Chicago school board of education. In addition to his wife, son and daughter-inlaw, he is survived by a sister, Emily Klapste, Antigo; a brother, Emil “Pete” Gleich, Nicholasville, Ky.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant granddaughter, Dawn, and a sister, Rosie Cahak. Memorials may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society.

Alden T. Fremstad Alden T. “Frem” Fremstad, Westby, Wis., 86, passed away on February 23, 2009. He was born on July 1, 1922, to the late april 2009

Henry and Hilda Fremstad and graduated from Westby High School. He married Audrey Delaine Larson on February 2, 1957. Fremstad lived and worked in Westby his entire life. He was a full-time employee of the City of Westby until 1993, was a volunteer fireman and acted as Fire Chief for many years. He was involved in agriculture and farmed part-time with his father. He also owned Registered Jerseys in partnership with his son, Mike Fremstad, who operates Norse Star Jerseys LLC with his wife, Merna, and Arden and Jan Sherpe in

Westby. Upon retiring, his time was split between farm work, family and many organizations. Fremstad was a volunteer for Westby Snowflake Ski Club and was making plans to attend a World Ski Flying Competition in Planica, Yugoslavia, in late March. He was also involved in the Coon Prairie Preservation Society, the Western Wisconsin Agricultural Museum and the Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center. He spoke fluent Norwegian and enjoyed acting as a tour guide for many Norwegian visitors. (continued to page 68)

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He was a member of the Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church, the American Jersey Cattle Association, the Wisconsin and Vernon County Jersey Breeders and the Westby FFA Alumni. He was a serious collector of antique toys and tractors, with a collection that numbered in the hundreds. His pride was a collection of 16-plus restored John Deere two-cylinder tractors, which he enjoyed displaying at events such as Syttende Mai (Norwegian Constitution Day) and at Norskedalen. In addition to his son and daughterPage 68

in-law, Fremstad is survived by another son, Chuck (Diane) Fremstad; a brother, Harlan; a sister, Corrine; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, and an infant sister, Elaine.

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