Official Publication of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc.
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Volume 57 • No. 12 • December 2010 • ISSN: 0021-5953
Editor: Kimberly A. Billman Assistant Editors: Tracie Hoying, Whittney Smith Senior Writer/JerseySites Coordinator: Michele Ackerman http://www.usjersey.com/jerseysites.html
Promoting Jersey Milk with the Queen of 18 Quality® Label
Finding Profitability with Genomics
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AJCA, NAJ Board Summary
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On the Crest of a Genomic Ripple Effect
Queen of Quality® Promoting Jersey Milk Again
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Young Sire Availability Listing
52 All Michigan Junior Jersey Show
31 Dairyland Protein Sale
50 All Michigan Jersey Show
44 Midwest Fall Review
58 Eastern States Exposition 4-H Show
41 Ohio Fall Production Sale
54 National Cattle Congress Junior Show
27 Top of the World Sale
56 National Cattle Congress Open Show 49 Nebraska State Fair Jersey Show 58 Oklahoma State Fair Jersey Show 57 South Carolina State Fair Jersey Show 59 State Fair of Texas Junior Jersey Show 59 State Fair of Texas Open Jersey Show 58 Tulsa State Fair Jersey Show
Top of the World Sale
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AJCA, NAJ Board Members
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Advertising Index
14 Along the Jersey Road 10 Calendar 17 Editorial 6
Field Service Staff
61 In Memoriam 62 Jersey Jargon
Season’s Greetings from the staff of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. The staff wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Cover photo taken by Renee McCauley, Tumbleweed Holsteins and Jerseys, Lowell, Mich.
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36 Call Issued for AJCA, NAJ Award Nominations
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40 February 1 is Deadline for Stout Experience
14 New Contract Advertiser
Jersey Journal Subscription Rates
64, 65, 66 Journal Shopping Center
45 National Jersey Jug Futurity Nominations
14 New Members
40 Order Journal bound Volumes By March 1
10 Registration Fees
14 USJersey Videos Now Available Online
10 Type Appraisal Schedule
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Official Publication of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068–2362 614.861.3636 phone 614.322.4493 fax
To improve and promote the Jersey breed of cattle, and to increase the value of and demand for Jersey milk and for Jersey cattle. Company and Department Heads Executive Secretary: Neal Smith, 614/322-4455 Treasurer: Vickie White, 614/322-4452 Development: Cherie L. Bayer, Ph.D., 614/322-4456 Information Technology: Mark Chamberlain, 614/322-4479 Jersey Journal: Kimberly A. Billman, 614/322-4451 Jersey Marketing Service: Daniel S. Bauer, 614/216-5862 National All-Jersey Inc. and Herd Services: Erick Metzger, 614/322-4450 Research and Genetic Program Development: Cari W. Wolfe, 614/322-4453
AJCA-NAJ Area Representatives Director of Field Services: Kristin A. Paul, 209/4025679 (mobile); 608/754-3164 (office/fax); kpaul@ usjersey.com. Wisconsin, northern California. Sara Barlass, 614/256-6502 (mobile); 315/662-7225 (fax); sbarlass@usjersey.com. Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia. David A. Burris, 209/613-9763 (mobile); 270/378-5434 (phone); 270/378-5357 (fax); dburris@usjersey.com. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, east Tennessee, Virginia. Allen J. Carter, 559/259-7825 (mobile); 951/925-0742 (phone); 614/322-4488 (fax); acarter@usjersey.com. Arizona, California, Nevada. Temporary contact: Kristin Paul, 209/402-5679 (mobile) or kpaul@usjersey.com. Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas.
Patty Holbert, 270/205-1300 (mobile); 270/325-4352 (fax); pholbert@usjersey.com. Ohio. Leah Johnson, 614/296-3621 (mobile); ljohnson@ usjersey.com. Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota. Elizabeth Moss, 614/296-4166 (mobile); 731/697-1341 (phone); emoss@usjersey.com. Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, west Tennessee. Ron Mosser, 614/264-0142 (mobile); 260/368-7687 (fax); rmosser@usjersey.com. Indiana, and Michigan. Blake Renner, 614/361-9716 (mobile); brenner@ usjersey.com. Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming. Brenda Snow, 802/249-2659 (mobile); 802/728-3920 (phone); 802/728-5933 (fax); bsnow@usjersey.com. Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont.
Type Traits Appraisal Team Senior Appraiser: Ron Mosser, 614/264-0142, above Sara Barlass, above Mike Berry, 614/313-5818 (mobile); mberry@usjersey.com. Louie Cozzitorto, 209/765-7187 (mobile); lcozzitorto@ usjersey.com.
Patty Holbert, above Leah Johnson, above Elizabeth Moss, above Blake Renner, above
American Jersey Cattle Association Board of Directors Officers President: David Chamberlain, 1324 Kingsley Rd., Wyoming, NY 14591-9717. Phone 585/495-9996; d3ljersey@frontiernet.net. Vice President: James VanBuskirk, 1110 W. Sigler St., Carleton, MI 48117. Phone 734/654-6544; JVBRedHot@yahoo.com. Directors Jamie Bansen, 3695 SE Lafayette Hwy., Dayton, OR 97114. Phone 971/237-4164; jbansen@gmail.com. Eleventh District. 2013. Robin Denniston-Keller, 6476 N. Bergen Rd., Byron, NY 14422-9519. Phone 585/548-2299; rdenkel@aol. com. Second District. 2011. Richard A. Doran Jr., 3342 Bush River Rd., Newberry, SC 29108. Phone 803/924-1466; bushriver@aol.com. Sixth District. 2012. Ralph Frerichs, 5730 Mueller Rd., La Grange, TX 78945-4226. Phone 979/249-5405; frerichs@cvctx. com. Eighth District. 2012.
William Grammer, 966 S. 15th St., Sebring, OH 44672. Phone 330/938-6798; gramjer@centurylink.net. Fourth District. 2013. David Norman, 7076 Rt. 414, Liberty, PA 16930-9726. Phone 570/324-5631; drnorman@chilitech.net. Third District. 2012. Jim Quist, 5500 W. Jensen, Fresno, CA 93706. Phone 559/485-1436; PK1JQ@hotmail.com. Twelfth District. 2011. Wesley Snow, 1601 Ferris Rd., Brookfield, VT 050360113. Phone 802/728-5291. First District. 2012. Chris Sorenson, W3995 County Road H, Pine River, WI 54965-8130. Phone 920/987-5495; csorenson000@ centurytel.net. Tenth District. 2013. Jerry Spielman, 1892 M Rd., Seneca, KS 66538. Phone 785/336-2581; spielman@nvcs.com. Ninth District. 2011. Charles Steer, 1040 Banks Levey Rd., Cottage Grove, TN 38224. Phone 731/782-3463; sunbow@wk.net. Fifth District. 2013. James VanBuskirk, see above. Seventh District. 2011.
National All-Jersey Inc. Board of Directors Officers President: David Endres, W9402 Hwy. K, Lodi, WI 53555. Phone 608/592-7856; jazzy@merr.com. Vice President: James S. Huffard III, 165 Huffard Lane, Crockett, VA 24323. Phone 276/686-5201; hdfjersey@ embarqmail.com. Directors Marion Barlass, 6145 E. County Rd. A, Janesville, WI 53546. Phone 608/754-1171; barlassjerseys@gmail. com. District 6. 2011. David Chamberlain, see AJCA officers. Richard A. Doran Jr., ex-officio, see AJCA David Endres, see above. District 4. 2014. Calvin Graber, 44797 281st St., Parker, SD 57053.
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Phone 605/238-5782; calgraber@yahoo.com. District 7. 2013 William Grammer, ex-officio, see AJCA. James S. Huffard III, see above. District 5. 2012. John Kokoski, 57 Comins Rd., Hadley, MA 01035. Phone 413/549-6486; jkokoski@charter.net. District 3. 2013. Norman Martin, 1820 Marolf Loop Rd., Tillamook, OR 97141 Phone 503/815-3600; martindairyllc@ embarqmail.com. District 1. 2011. Kelvin Moss, 16155 W. Glendale Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340-9522. Phone 623/935-0163; kel@msdairy. com. District 8. 2014. Mike Wickstrom, 5852 Columbus Ave., Hilmar, CA 95324-9754. Phone 209/667-9622; michaelwickstrom@ msn.com. District 2. 2013.
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ABS Global..................................7, 57, 63 Accelerated Genetics......................15, 59 Ahlem Farms Partnership......................50 Alta Genetics/Jerseyland Sires..........4, 49 American Jersey Cattle Association ............................................53, 64, 65, 66 Ameri-Milk Jerseys................................51 Androgenics...........................................62 Arco Farms............................................28 Avi-Lanche Jerseys...............................11 Avon Road Jersey Farm........................51 Bachelor Farms.....................................42 Biltmore Farms......................................21 Brentwood Farms....................................2 Bush River Jerseys................................68 Buttercrest Jerseys................................42 California Jerseys..................2, 11, 47, 50 Campbell Run Jerseys..........................46 Cantendo Acres.....................................58 Carson & Bascom Jerseys....................30 Cedarcrest Farms..................................41 Cinnamon Ridge Dairy..........................44 Circle S Jerseys.....................................30 Clauss Dairy Farm.................................50 Clover Farms.........................................40 Cloverfield Jerseys................................51 Covington Jerseys.................................44 Crescent Farm.......................................30 D&E Jerseys..........................................11 DLH Jersey Farm LLC...........................30 Dairy Agenda Today..............................62 Dairy Policy Action Coalition..................28 Dar-Re Farm Ltd....................................42 DeMents Jerseys...................................40 Den-Kel Jerseys....................................52 Diamond S Farm...................................32 Domino Jerseys . ..................................52 Dreamroad Jerseys...............................52 Dutch Hollow Farm................................54 Edn-Ru Jerseys.....................................46 Elm Brook Jerseys.................................46 Forest Glen Jerseys................................3 Fort Morrison Jerseys............................30 Four Springs Jerseys.............................46 Friendly Valley Jerseys..........................54 Genex....................................................37 Golden Meadows Jerseys.....................47 Grammer Jersey Farm...........................42 Grazeland Jerseys Ltd...........................58 Hallet Dairy Farm LLC...........................51 Hav’s Farm............................................30 Heartland Jerseys Inc. . ........................61 Heinz Jerseys........................................51 Hi-Land Farms.......................................54 High Lawn Farm....................................21 Highland Farms, Inc...............................32
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Highland Jersey Farm...........................42 Hilmar Jerseys.......................................50 Holmes Farm.........................................30 Huffard Dairy Farms..............................23 Hy-Capacity Jerseys..............................51 Illinois Jerseys...........................24, 40, 49 Iowa Jerseys..........................................44 Irishtown Acres......................................46 JEMI Jerseys.........................................46 JVB Red Hot Jerseys............................61 Jer-Bel Jerseys......................................26 Jersey Journal ..............33, 43, 39, 40, 64 Jersey Marketing Service......................64 Jersey Young Sires................................74 Jersey Youth Academy..........................16 Jordan Group, The.................................54 Journal Shopping Center...........64, 65, 66 K&R Jerseys..........................................32 Kenny Farm...........................................46 Kentucky Jersey Cattle Club..................12 Kozak, Alan...........................................28 Lady Lane Farms...................................54 Lawtons Jersey Farm............................52 Livestock Exporters Association of U.S.A. ..............................................................61 Lucky Hill Jersey Farm..........................30 Lyon Jerseys..........................................44 Maple Lawn Jersey Farm......................24 Mapleline Farm......................................30 Marcoot Jerseys....................................30 Margandale Jersey Farm.......................26 Martin Dairy LLC...................................54 Mason Farm..........................................56 McKee Jersey Farm...............................28 Messmer Jersey Farm...........................31 Michigan Jersey Cattle Club..................51 Mills Jerseys..........................................61 Minnesota Jerseys.................................32 Misty Morning........................................48 Molly Brook Farms.................................30 National Jersey Jug Futurity..................45 Nettle Creek Jerseys.............................56 New England Jerseys......................30, 32 New York Jerseys............................52, 55 Nobledale Farm.....................................46 Normandell Farms.................................46 Oakhaven Jerseys.................................42 Ohio Jerseys..............................26, 42, 58 Oomsdale Farm Inc...............................52 Oregon Jerseys.................................3, 54 Owens Farms Inc...................................51 Pat-Mar Jerseys.....................................50 Pennsota Jerseys..................................32 Pennsylvania Jerseys......................36, 46 Pfizer Animal Health............21, 23, 24, 25
Purdue Boilermaker Heifer Sale............24 Queen-Acres Farm................................31 Richardson Family Farm........................30 River Valley Dairy..................................49 Riverside-F Farms.................................46 Rowzee Jersey Farm.............................30 Schirm Jersey Farm..............................42 Scotch View Farms................................52 Seacord Farm........................................52 Select Sires Inc................9, 64, 65, 66, 67 Semex.............................................13, 65 Senn-Sational Jerseys...........................57 Shan-Mar Jerseys.................................36 Shenandoah Jerseys.............................61 Sho-Me Farms.......................................23 Silver Maple Farms................................30 Silver Mist Farm.....................................54 Silver Spring Farm.................................52 Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys..............................68 Spahr Jersey Farm Inc..........................42 Spring Brook Foundation.......................66 Spring Valley Farm................................62 Springdale Jersey Farm........................30 Spruce Row...........................................46 Steinhauers Jerseys..............................51 Stoney Hollow Jerseys..........................46 Sturdy Built............................................66 Sugar Grove Jerseys.............................61 Summit Farm.........................................44 Sun Valley Jerseys................................54 Sunbow Jerseys....................................31 Sunset Canyon Jerseys.........................54 Taurus Service Inc.................................21 Taylor Jersey Farm Inc...........................61 Tennessee Jersey Cattle Club...............31 The Farmstead at Minebrook................65 Tierney Farm Jerseys............................52 Trans-America Genetics........................64 Udder Tech Inc.......................................28 Unkefer Jersey Dairy.............................42 Vanderfeltz Jerseys...............................46 Viking Genetics........................................9 Waverly Farm........................................29 Willow-Wist Farms.................................48 Wilsonview Dairy...................................54 Windridge Jersey Farm.........................28 Wisconsin Jerseys.................................51 This index is provided as an additional service. The Jersey Journal assumes no liability for errors or omissions. The Jersey Journal does not guarantee quality, delivery time, or availability of items ordered from commercial advertisers. Any advertisements for sales before the 20th of the month of the publication cannot be guaranteed.
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Every effort is made to keep the calendar listings as accurate as possible. However, dates are sometimes changed or events cancelled without notice. When your association schedules an event, notify the Journal staff at least 60 days in advance by sending email to JerseyJournal@usjersey.com or phoning 614/861-3636.
Type Appraisal Schedule
POLICY: Areas will be appraised in the order listed. If you wish to appraise and do not receive an application 30 days prior to the appraisal, please request one from Appraisal Office Coordinator Lori King by telephone, 614/322-4457, or email lking@ usjersey.com. Apply online at http://www.usjersey. com/forms/appraisalapp.com. Applications can also be printed from the USJersey website at http://www. usjersey.com/forms/ttaapplication.pdf. December—Pennsylvania and New Jersey; Indiana and Illinois; Northern California. JANUARY—Oregon; Wisconsin; and Washington. FEBRUARY—Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska; Iowa; Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Delaware; Maine, Massachusetts and Connecticut; Vermont and New Hampshire. MARCH—Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana; North Carolina; Idaho and Utah; Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado and Nebraska; Texas; Florida, southern Georgia and South Carolina. APRIL—California and Nevada. MAY—New Mexico and western Texas; Arizona and southern California; and New York. JUNE—northern Georgia, Tennessee and Kentucky; Arkansas and Missouri; Ohio and Michigan.
Deadlines
DEC. 7—USDA genetic evaluations released. DEC. 27—Deadline for applications for the 2011 class of the Jersey Youth Academy. DEC. 31—Deadline for entries for the 2013 National Jersey Jug Futurity are due. JAN. 15—Nominations are due in the AJCA-NAJ office for Master Breeder, Distinguished Service and Meritorious Service awards.
FEB. 1—Applications due for Fred Stout Experience Internship. MAR. 1—Entries due for the Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest. Cows alive as of December 31, 2010, are eligible. Minimum DHIR production levels for nominating are 200,000 lbs. milk, 9,500 lbs. fat, and 7,500 lbs. protein. MAR. 1—National Jersey Youth Achievement contest applications are due. MAR. 1—National Jersey Youth Production Contest entries due. Forms available from the USJersey website http://www.usjersey.com/forms/ YProductionContest.pdf. APR. 5—USDA genetic evaluations released. APR. 21—All petitions for AJCA President and Director must be filed with the Executive Secretary. APR. 25—All petitions for NAJ Director must be filed with the Executive Secretary. JULY 1—Applications for National Jersey Youth Scholarships due. AUG. 1—Deadline to register and/or transfer animals for the All American Junior Jersey Show. AUG. 9—USDA genetic evaluations released.
Sales
MAR. 11—FAMILY HILL JERSEYS GENERATIONS OF EXCELLENCE SALE, Everson, Wash. For more info contact Family Hill or Avonlea Genetics at avonlea@on.aibn.com. MAR. 26 – MIDWEST SPRING SPECIAL, Holmstead County Fairgrounds, Rochester, Minn.; 11:00 a.m.; for more information contact Greg Nelson, 320/5837450. APR. 8—KENTUCKY NATIONAL SALE, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 4:00 p.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com. APR. 30—BOILERMAKER HEIFER SALE, West Lafayette, Ind.; Purdue University Dairy Club, sale mgr. APR. 30—60 th NEW ENGLAND BREEDERS SPRING SALE, Addison County Fairgrounds, New Haven, Vt.; 10:30 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. MAY 1—DERBY SHOWCASE ALL BREEDS SALE, Lake View Park, Frankfort, Ky.; 2:00 p.m.;
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.
Louisville, Jersey Parish, sale mgr.; for more information contact Jackie Branham, 502/545-0890. MAY 27—CHOSEN FEW FROM COUNTRY HILLS, Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union, Iowa; 6:00 p.m.; Nabholz Farm, Great Northern Land and Cattle and Md. Hillbrook, sale mgr.; Chris Hill, auctioneer; nabholz@hawkeyetel.com; grnorth@dishmail.com. MAY 28—FIELD OF DREAMS SALE VI Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union, Iowa; 10:30 a.m.; Nabholz Farm, Great Northern Land and Cattle and Md. Hillbrook, sale mgr.; Chris Hill, auctioneer; nabholz@hawkeyetel.com; grnorth@dishmail.com. JULY 16—AVONLEA SUMMER SPLASH III SALE, Brighton, Ontario. For more information contact Avonlea Genetics Inc., at Avonlea@on.aibn.com
Meetings and Expositions
DEC. 6-7—13th ANNUAL FARMER COOPERATIVES CONFERENCE,The Omni Interlocken Resort, Denver-Broomfield, Colo.; for more information visit http://www.uwcc.wisc.edu/farmercoops10/ default.html. JAN. 22—OHIO JERSEY BREEDERS ANNUAL MEETING, DerDutchman Resturant, Plain City, Ohio, 10:30 a.m. JAN. 23-26—DAIRY FORUM 2011, Doral Golf Resort & Spa,Miami, Fla.; for more information visit http://www.idfa.org/events--trade-show/interactiveevent-calendar/details/9. FEB. 2-3—PENNSYLVANIA DAIRY SUMMIT, Lancaster Host Resort and Conference Center, Lancaster, Pa.; for more information visit http://www. padairystake.org. F E B . 2 - 5 — C AT T L E I N D U S T RY A N N UA L CONVENTION AND NCBA TRADE SHOW, Denver, Colo., for more information visit http:// www.beefusa.org/convcattleindustr yannual conventionandncbatradeshow.aspx. FEB. 3-5—GREAT LAKES REGIONAL DAIRY CONFERENCE, Bavarian Inn Lodge and Conference Center, Frankenmuth, Mich.; for more information visit http://www.glrdc.msu.edu. FEB. 4-5—CALIFORNIA JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING, Holiday Inn and Conference Center, Visalia, Calif. FEB. 6-26—19 th WORLD JERSEY CATTLE BUREAU ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING AND TOUR, New Zealand; for more information, visit http://www.worldjerseycattle.com/2011NZ.html. FEB. 8-10—WORLD AG EXPO, International AgriCenter, Tulare, Calif.; for more information visit http://www.worldagexpo.com. MAR. 5—ANNUAL MEETING OF THE WISCONSIN JERSEY BREEDERS ASSOCIATION, 10:00 a.m.; for more information visit http://jerseysites.usjersey. com/wisconsinjerseys/. MAR. 9—ANNUAL MEETING OF THE UTAH JERSEY CATTLE CLUB, Davis Conference Center, Layton, Utah, 2:00 p.m. M A R . 1 0 - 1 2 — H I G H P L A I N S D A I R Y CONFERENCE, Ambassador Hotel, Amarillo, Texas; for more information visit http://www. highplainsdairy.org. MAR. 16-17—PDPW ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE, Alliant Energy Center Madison, Wis.; for more information call 1-800/947-7379. APR. 5-6—ANNUAL DAIRY CALF AND HEIFER CONFERENCE, Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, Wis.; for more information visit http://www. calfandheifer.org/?page=Conference2011Info. MAY 9-11—21ST ADSA DISCOVER CONFERENCE ON IMPROVING REPRODUCTIVE EFFICIENCYOF LACTATING DAIRY CATTLE, Eaglewood Resort and Spa, Itasca, Ill.; for more information visit http:// www.adsa.org/discover/21stDiscover_2011htm. JUNE 22-26—ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC., Wisconsin Dells, Wis. (continued to page 52)
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Nathan Reed Fletcher was born September 18, 2010, to Daryl and Roxanne Fletcher, Mistvale Farm, Tillamook, Ore. Nathan was 7 lbs. 3 oz. and 20 inches long. He is the second son, joining brother, Nolan, 3. Maternal grandparents a r e R e e d a n d S h i rl ey Jo h n s o n , Fallen Oak Jerseys, Molalla, Ore.
after a groundbreaking ceremony on November 15. The new parlor is set to be finished in 180 days, opening in early spring 2011. MTSU is the only school in the state that processes their own milk to be consumed by the student body.
Bret and Jessica Chaney Harper, Scottsville, Ky., welcomed their second child into the world October 28, 2010. Jet William Harper was 7 lbs. 12 oz. He joins big sister, Halle Jo. Maternal grandfather, Jim Chaney, Chaney Dairy, Bowling Green, Ky., was named an AJCA Master Breeder in 2003. Maternal grandparents are Carl Neale and Debra Chaney, Bowling Green, Ky.
Blacksburg, Va., professor of dairy science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been given the honor of “professor emeritus” by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. His wife, D r. K a t h e r i n e Barnes Knowlton, is also a professor at Virginia Tech and was the first alternate in the 1986 National Jersey Queen Contest. She has also written numerous articles for the Jersey Journal. Barnes has been at Virginia Tech since 1981 and has taught undergraduate courses and served as both an academic advisor and the departmental academic coordinator and long-time advisor to the college’s dairy club. He also coached the award-winning undergraduate dairy cattle judging team, which won four national championships, three of them in the past four years.
Jersey breeder Matthew Heldreth, Rural Retreat, Va., was featured in the October 2010 issue of The Virginia Dairyman, a publication of the Virginia State Dairymen’s Association Inc. The 21-year-old senior at Virginia Tech discussed the struggles of balancing a full-time school schedule and full-time responsibilities on his family farm. The later was an endeavor he took over after the loss of his father, Kirk, to cancer in 2008. With the help of his grandfather, Don, Matthew was able to guarantee the continued operation of their farm and upon his graduation will return home to take on the full plate of responsibilities. Construction on a new dairy facility at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), Murfreesboro, Tenn., began
Michael Barnes, Bar-K Jerseys,
This summer, three generations of the Beatty Family, Hard Scrabble Farm, Newville, Pa., exhibited three generations of Jerseys at the Shippensburg Community Fair in Pennsylvania.
New Contract Advertiser The Jersey Journal welcomes the following new contract advertiser. Watch for their ads in future issues of the Jersey Journal. • Spruce Row Farm, Jeff , Janet, Jessica and Cole Peters, Meadville, Pa.
For more information on how Journal advertising can help you or your state organization, contact staff at 614/322-4451. Page 14
Three generations of the Beatty family with their three generations of Jerseys. From left to right, Earnest Richard Beatty, E. Richard Beatty, Jr. and E. Richard Beatty III.
USJersey Videos Now Available Online
Jersey enthusiasts can now visit the new USJersey video page. The site features segments from the “This Week in Jersey Genomics,” program and “Why Jerseys” videos, created by the National Jersey Queen and her court. Every week the full “This Week in Jersey Genomics” program will be posted online for those unable to participate in the live version. You can view the weekly genomic programs and other free Jersey based videos at http://vimeo.com/ user5259994.
A Hearty Welcome To These New AJCA Members Robert Ashley, Reedy, W.Va. Brian Bagge, Worthington, Iowa Amos W. Benedict, Chambersburg, Pa. Bruce Bennett, Bloomingburg, Ohio Paul Borges, Modesto, Calif. Lee Ann Bowman, Glencoe, Okla. Scott Brooks, O’Donnell, Texas Kati Carpenter, Arcade, N.Y. Brandon Churchill, Altoona, Iowa Adam Coots, Bath, N.Y. Paul DeLaet, Houston, Ohio Kimberly Desens, Clintonville, Wis. Marsha Ann Chess Fleeger, Fredonia, Pa. Lane Forgy, McVeytown, Pa. Abigail Lynn Gordon, Warsaw, Ind. Marty Gordon, Syracuse, Ind. Matthew J. Groff, Belleville, Pa. Mary Hawes, Nipomo, Calif. Vanna Herrmann, Green Bay, Wis. Jessica Hintzman, Sebeka, Minn. Janet Kappers, Spring Valley, Minn. Isaac King, Leola, Pa. Stacy Kundinger, Arpin, Wis. Ashley Larson, Smethport, Pa. Paul L. Larson, Mindoro, Wis. Kyle Lowery, Savona, N.Y. Nathan Miller, Jamestown, Pa. Claire S. Murral, Freeport, Ohio Jarom Nelson, Brigham City, Utah Quentin Ogilvie, Jacksonville, Fla. Andrew C. Reed, Reedsville, Pa. Michael Raber, Fredericksburg, Ohio Brett R. Roberts, Remsen, N.Y. Gerald R. Shafer, W. Va. Beatrice Sharp, Williford, Ark. Diane Shuart, Bath, N.Y. Eldon Shively, Moravia, N.Y. Tony Silveira, Hickman, Calif. Kevin Streeter, Cortland, N.Y. Paul Strieby, Boscawen, N.H. Dennis Stroh, New Knoxville, Ohio Robert J. Trimbel, Robinson, Ill. Merle Weaver, Shreve, Ohio Kent Whetsell, Bowman, S.C. Brandon Wingert, Alexandria, Pa. Jacob A. Yoder, Sugarcreek, Ohio
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Evolution Within the Genomics Revolution Genomics has revolutionized the science of dairy cattle 19 genotyped females sold to 14 buyers for an average of $8,205.26. Of the seven selling for $11,000 and up, six genetics. Within that revolution, however, there has been a natural process of evolution. were genotyped. The two high sellers—at $21,500 and For Jerseys, two years of genotyping, discovery and $19,500—were picked out from among littermates on the validation of findings were needed before genomic basis of their genomic evaluation, as were numerous others sold the evening of November 7. evaluations became official in January of 2009. The gold In short, genomics took hold in the Jersey business in standard 50K test that first listed at $240 for REAP herds can now be run for $150. The 3K test released this year in early 2010, delivering greater value to more Jersey breeders than it ever has—but still less than it will in the future. Of the four August at a very attractive price point has already dropped to $30 per animal for REAP herds. Thousands of Jersey factors that predict the rate of genetic change, genomics puts simultaneous control of three factors—accuracy, intensity of females have been genotyped in just the past four months, and geneticists are progressing at great speed to report selection and generation interval—into your hands. There are thousands more outstanding candidates for genotyping. genomic evaluations to Jersey owners wanting it for herd New applications of management and mate genomic information selection. Scientific technology will enable us to make genetic changes are on the horizon. The genomics evolumuch more precisely and quickly than in the past. Parentage qualification tion also touched this Bennet Cassell, Virginia Tech by SNPs. The genomeyear’s national breed proHoard’s Dairyman, June, 2010 enhanced JerseyMate™. motion sales in particularAnd those are only the ly headline-writing ways. ones imagined at the moment. The average of the National Heifer Sale, $4,547.40, Consider the unique situation that U.S. dairy cattle eclipsed the previous record by nearly $1,000. Twelve of breeders enjoy. In the June issue of Hoard’s Dairyman, the 48 consignments were either genotyped or choices to Bennet Cassell of Virginia Tech points out that unlike be tested before the buyer took pick of the flush. All sold some other segments of the livestock industry, “Genetic for $4,000 and up; as a group, they averaged $5,650. technology, as used to improve the dairy cow, has remained That was followed on November 6 by what is to our largely in the public sector. The freedom given to private knowledge the first all-genotyped consignment sale in the breeders is control of the elite females under this system. industry. The 53rd Pot O’Gold Sale averaged $4,796.77 with Such breeders are the source of most elite males, as well.” a top of $10,750. Both are new records. Jersey Marketing Genomics is the key to managing your genetic business Service used the 3K test to screen over 100 heifers to select and controlling your genetic assets. What better reasons the 31 that were sold to Jersey youth from 13 states. could there be for you to wrap your arms around this tool The next evening, from an All American Sale line-up that right now? rivaled previous offerings for quality and pedigree depth,
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QUEEN OF QUALITY®
Queen of Quality® Promoting Jersey Milk Again
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he saying, “everything old is new again” could be applied to a trend that has been occurring in the dairy industry in recent years. Milk processing plants are sprouting on farms across the country, consumers are making weekend treks to the farm to pick up their milk, farmer’s markets are vogue, and foods marketed as “sustainable” are commanding more space on grocery shelves. A study released by Dr. Jude Capper, Washington State University, this summer reinforced a belief some Jersey producers have had for awhile—they are ideally situated to capitalize on this trend. Per unit of cheese, the Jersey cow’s carbon footprint is 20% less than that of Holsteins. Overall water use is 32% less per unit of cheese and land use is 11% less. As well, the Jersey’s smaller frame size requires less feed and produces less manure than that of her black and white counterpart. Many Jersey farms are now processing their own milk on the farm and have become All-Jersey producer-distributors. They proudly market their products direct to consumers using a revamped, more contemporary Queen of Quality® logo. While just one dairy producer was an All-Jersey producer-distributor just six years ago, there are now 21 All-Jersey producer-distributors located in 15 states across the country. More are joining the All-Jersey family each month. To give readers a glimpse of how these Jersey breeders are making their businesses sustainable, the Jersey Journal will highlight half of them in this issue. The balance will be featured in the February 2011 issue of the magazine. 4 Maz Farm 4 Maz Farm is just one of three Alabama dairies to bottle its own milk and the only All-Jersey dairy to do so. The farm in New Market, in the north central part of the state near the border with Tennessee, has been bottling milk for two years and using the Queen of Quality® label since April 2009. 4 Maz Farm is owned and operated by Mark and Margaret Mazikowski and their family. The Mazikowskies milk just three cows and use almost all of their milk—upwards of 95%—for bottling. The balance is used to create special orders of soft cheese, such as cream cheese, mozzarella or feta cheese. Page 18
has approached the Mazikowskies about an upcoming feature on natural foods.
Customers like getting one-on-one contact with the Jerseys that provide them with rich, fresh milk, including this future member of the milking string at 4 Maz Farm.
Non-homogenized milk is bottled on site in gallon plastic jugs at the rate of about 400 gallons per month. It is sold yearround at a store on the farm and seasonally at the Madison City Farmer’s Market and the Madison County Farmer’s Market in Huntsville. 4 Maz Farm is in the Southeast Federal Milk Marketing Order, a fluid order that does not pay dairy producers a premium for components. While most of their peers are earning about $20 per hundredweight for their milk, the Mazikowskies earn quadruple the going rate. At a hefty $6 per gallon, their Jerseys earn an equivalent of $75 per hundredweight. The premium-priced milk gives the family a chance to earn a living doing what they love with just a few cows. The size suits Margaret Mazikowski just fine. “I like being able to have one-on-one contact with our customers, and our customers like being able to come to the farm to see our cows.” One of the reasons the Mazikowskies chose to become an All-Jersey producerdistributor is because the Queen of Quality® label has long been popular with consumers in the state of Alabama. The label also embodies the character of their product. “Quality is our big thing here and we take a lot of pride in the milk our cows produce,” noted Margaret. “Our milk has a sweet taste, a heavy cream line, good color and a long shelf life—at least 3-4 weeks. Plus, there is something special about the smell of Jersey milk. You can just taste its rich, buttery flavor pouring it into a glass.” Consumers must appreciate the quality too, as 4 Maz Farm is selling every drop of Jersey milk it produces and a local television station, WAAY-TV out of Huntsville,
Branched Oak Farm Doug and Krista Dittman and their sons, Nelson and Andreas, have been crafting awardwinning cheese at Branched Oak Farm in Raymond, Neb., since 2006 and marketing it using the Queen of Quality® label since March 2010. The Dittmans create four varieties of organic farmstead cheese—quark, camembert, gouda, and mozarrella—along with several seasonal cheeses and cheese curds. Branched Oak Farm Quark placed second in its class at the American Cheese Society in 2007 and Krista’s Little Camembert earned a silver award in its class at the North American Jersey Cheese Awards in 2009. Cheese is marketed at farmer’s markets, grocery stores and restaurants in the Lincoln and Omaha areas and specialty stores in Chicago, Denver and Seattle.
The award-winning farmstead cheese from Branched Oak Farm has been handcrafted by Doug and Krista Dittman and their family since 2006.
The first livestock to reside at Branched Oak Farm weren’t Jerseys. They were lowline Angus that were raised for grass-fed beef and free-range chickens. Customers began asking for fresh, organic dairy products as well and the Dittmans soon discovered their “true niche in agriculture.” Jerseys came to the farm in the spring of 2003. The beef cattle and chickens were eventually phased out and today the farm raises only Jersey cows for milk and Jersey steers for beef. The 230-acre farm is located about 15 miles north of Lincoln in an area known as the Bohemian Alps. Grass is at the heart of the operation and imparts a unique flavor JERSEY JOURNAL
to Branched Oak Farm cheeses. The 20cow Jersey herd is rotationally grazed and seasonally calved. Lineage descends from New Zealand lines. Depending on the variety of cheese to be produced, milk is either used raw or pasteurized in a 100-gallon vat on the farm. Cheeses are aged in a cave on the farm. This allows the Dittmans to control temperature and humidity, so cheese can be ripened to perfection. “We began using the Queen of Quality® logo because we wanted our customers to know we milk Jerseys,” said Doug Dittman. “It sets our cheese apart from conventionally-produced cheese.” Goat-milk cheese is also produced at the plant by Charuth and Kevin Loth using the label ShadowBrook Farm. The two families operate Farmstead First, a production and marketing cooperative that mentors others in the craft of cheese making. Seasoned cheese makers and up-and-coming cheese makers share production space and work together to merchandise their products at farmer’s markets and other venues. Bush River Jerseys Bush River Jerseys is the longest-running All-Jersey producer-distributor on the current list of distributors. The dairy in Newberry, S.C., began bottling its own milk using the Harvey Peeler’s Farm label in September 2004. The duo jumped on the All-Jersey bandwagon at the onset. The dairy bottles whole, 2% and skim milk in gallon plastic jugs, chocolate milk in pint-sized plastic jugs and heavy cream (38%) in gallon jugs or wholesale, bulk containers. Eggnog is also produced in season. Bush River Jerseys began offering milk in glass bottles as well in October 2009, in response to consumer desire for a greener, more sustainable product. Consumers can purchase the products at retail outlets across South Carolina and vending machines called “Venda-a-Moos” on the farm. In 2005, Bush River Jerseys was voted the second most popular new tourist attraction in all of South Carolina by The State newspaper and the number one tourist spot in Newberry by the Newberry Observer, largely due to the Vend-a-Moo. “The Vend-a-Moo is the next best thing to december 2010
home delivery,” said Peeler. “It is fast, fresh, cold and convenient. Parents don’t have to leave the car to pick up their milk and kids love hearing the machine ‘moo’ at them.” While the Vend-a-Moo might have initially drawn customers in, the taste and quality of the rich Jersey milk brings them back. About 20,000 gallons of milk are bottled each month from Bush River Jerseys and the cows owned by Harvey Peeler. The balance of the milk produced by the herds is sold to Dairy Farmers of America. The move to use the Queen of Quality® label was a natural for herd owner, Richard A. Doran Jr., and Peeler, who both grew up with national Jersey programs. Peeler is a
Bush River Jerseys has bottled milk in glass bottles since October 2009, in response to their consumer’s requests for a greener, more sustainable product. Glass bottles reduce waste and can be reused and recycled.
former Director for Nationall All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) and Doran currently sits on the board. Doran also won the Young Jersey Breeder award from the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) in 1997. He is a member of the AJCA board and chairs the organization’s finance committee. Doran’s grandfather and herd founder, Dr. J. J. Malnati, was a five-time director and earned the organization’s Master Breeder award in 1993 and the Distinguished Service Award in 2000. As well, Bush River Jerseys had been founded in the 1970s to capitalize on a growing market for All-Jersey milk in the southeast, when Malnati moved the Jersey herd from New England to South Carolina. Bush River Jerseys was enrolled on REAP when the program was first offered in 1995 and has continuously contributed to Project Equity for 20 years. Bush River Jerseys has 450 cows on test and has a 2009 AJCA lactation average of 17,975 lbs. milk, 832 lbs. fat and 634 lbs. protein. The dairy is also a strong marketer of Registered Jersey genetics. The farm has hosted the Bush River & Treasure Chest
Combination sale 11 times since 1999 and held the Dixie Invitational Sale and Southeast Heifer Growers North Sale at the farm for the past seven years. The combined sales have sold more than $2.8 million worth of Registered Jerseys to breeders across the country. Cato Corner Farm Cato Corner Farm LLC is a partnership between Elizabeth MacAlister and her son, Mark Gillman. Elizabeth has owned the farm in Colchester, Conn., for 31 years and began milking Jersey cows as a source of milk for her aged, raw milk cheese 13 years ago. Cato Corner became an All-Jersey producer-distributor in June 2008. Elizabeth and Mark are self-described “cheese nuts with a fair amount of knowledge about cheese.” More than a dozen varieties of cheese comprise the product line at Cato Corner, including Bloomsday, Bridgid’s Abbey, Dairyere, Despearado, Drunken Hooligan, Drunk Monk, Dutch Farmstead, Molto Vivace, Vivace, Vivace Bambino, Wise Womanchego, Womanschego and Hooligan, the signature “stinky” cheese that many food lovers consider to be the best of the bunch. Cato Corner cheeses have a wide distribution, being sold in retail outlets across New England and several other states across the country. They are offered at farmer’s markets in New York City, including the world-famous Union Square Greenmarket, the Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket and the Ft. Greene Artisan and Farmer’s Market, and on the menu at fine restaurants across the city. Customers can also pick up their favorite flavors at a store on the farm that is open on weekends. (continued to page 20)
Mark Gillman and Elizabeth MacAlister, owners of Cato Corner Farm, believe that quality ingredients are the basis of a quality product. Their cheeses have earned kudos from consumers across the country.
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Elizabeth added cheese making to her resume as a means for the small, grass-based farm to survive. She took a technical course on cheese making at California Polytechnic State University and a workshop with a Belgian cheese master and then began experimenting on her own. Cheese making has allowed the business to go far beyond survival. It has given the MacAlisters the chance to work alongside family in a thriving occupation. Mark quit his job as a seventh-grade English teacher in 1999 to join the business full time. Today he makes most of the cheese and oversees its aging while Elizabeth cares for the cows. The dairy milks 35-45 cows year-round and uses all of its milk in the production of cheese, which equates to 55,000 lbs. of cheese each year. Cheese is made by hand and then aged in an underground cave on the farm. All rinds are natural and have natural surface molds that are integral to developing the full flavor of the cheese. Elizabeth and Mark appreciate the Queen of Quality logo® because it helps them educate consumers about the benefits of their product. “We love to talk to customers about milk quality, and the Queen of Quality® logo helps to open up this dialogue,” they noted. Product quality is also apparent in the numerous awards Cato Corner cheeses have won. In 2003, Dutch Farmstead was named one of the top 10 American raw milk cheeses by the Slow Food organization. Two years later, Saveur magazine named it one of its 50 favorite American cheeses. The Gallo Family Vineyards awarded its “Never Stop Growing” distinction to Cato Corner Farm in 2006 and also gave a “Gold Medal Award” to Hooligan. More recently, Dairyere earned third place in its class at the American Cheese Society contest in August and Black Ledge Blue was named outstanding dairy product at the Connecticut Specialty Food Association product competition in February. Deerfield Farm Deerfield Farm is located in Durham, Conn. The dairy produces a wide array of products that include milk in chocolate, strawberry and coffee flavors, yogurt in plain, vanilla and strawberry options, soft cheese in four varieties of herbs and gelato in five seasonal flavors. Products are sold to consumers at a store on the farm and The Local Beet, a green grocer in Chester, Conn. They are also by the chefs at Perk on Main, a high-end café and caterer in Durham. The 20-cow Jersey herd has roots as a hobby for the Naples family and 4-H projects for the children more than three Page 20
decades ago. Today, it is managed by Melynda Naples. The facilities and land are leased from the town of Durham, which constructed the picturesque red barn in the spring of 2005. The Jersey herd came to the farm a month later. From the beginning, it was Melynda’s goal to process and market products from her cows direct to consumers; her dream became a reality in the summer of 2008. Milk is processed on the farm in a statecertified processing room using a 15-gallon vat pasteurizer. The size allows Melynda to make small batches of several different products and provide the freshest product possible. Milk is bottled in gallon, half gallon, quart and pint-sized plastic jugs. Yogurt
Part of the colorful product line at Deerfield Farm in Durham, Conn., includes chocolate, strawberry and coffee-flavored milk and vanilla yogurt. Soft cheeses and gelato in five seaonal flavors rounds out the medly of flavorful dairy products.
and cheese are also made on the farm. Milk from the herd is processed into gelato at the 80 Licks Ice Cream plant in Durham. Deerfield Farm has been an All-Jersey producer-distributor since January 2010. The Queen of Quality® logo is eye-catching and encourages consumers to learn about the benefits of Jersey milk. “The research provided by NAJ has been very helpful in reassuring customers that our product is unique, top-quality and more nutritious than other milk,” Melynda noted. Deerfield Farm also markets Jersey veal that has been raised without the use of hormones or antibiotics and Jersey milk soap handcrafted at the farm. The farm store also sells products from other local farmers and craftsmen, including eggs, pumpkins and pottery. Meetings of the Jolly Ranchers 4-H Club are held at the farm Sunday afternoons in the summer to give young people handson experience working with animals. The efforts are in line with Melynda’s overall goals for the farm, “I chose this because I believe in locally and sustainablyproduced products and the benefits they
bring to the farmer, the consumer and the environment.” Farmstead at Mine Brook The Farmstead at Mine Brook has been breeding Registered Jersey cattle for 40 years and marketing its own milk the past 35 of those years. The farm in Charlemont, Mass., began making artisan cheese using the Jersey Maid label six years ago and became an All-Jersey producer-distributor in May. The Farmstead at Mine Brook also makes ice cream in several flavors and butter. “It has been a dream come true for us to be an All-Jersey distributor,” said owner and cheese maker, John Miller, who completes 10 generations of farmers in his family. “It gives us a great sense of pride to market products that carry the Queen of Quality® label. “The logo is classy and eye-catching and it really sets our product apart,” he continued. “People love the image of the Jersey cow and she initiates a discussion on the benefits of Jersey milk products. “Since all of our products carry the ‘Jersey’ name, the logo helps to bring everything together.” The Farmstead at Mine Brook creates four varieties of fresh cheese—Farmer’s Cheese, Mascarpone, Neige en Ete (Snow in Summer) and Savory Spread—and six aged cheeses—Cheddar, Cream Parmesan, Gruyere, Mountain Cheese, Reblochon and Renaissance. Jersey Maid Cheddar and Jersey Maid Mountain Cheese are also made in several flavors. The Farmstead at Mine Brook has a lengthy list of awards for cheese making. Neige en Ete is a two-time gold medal winner at the World Jersey Cheese Awards (2008 and 2010). Garlic and Herb Savory Spread is also a gold medalist at the North American Jersey Cheese Awards (2008) and Mountain Cheese is a silver medalist (2010). Jersey Cheddar and Farmer’s Cheese won silver awards at the inaugural North American International Jersey Cheese Awards in 2009. At North America’s largest cheese competition sponsored by (continued to page 22)
John Miller and his aunt, Naomi Sturtevant, provide generous samples of the cheeses created by the Farmstead at Mine Brook to let customers determine their favorites from the award-winning line of artisan cheeses.
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the American Cheese Society, the dairy’s Farmstead Ricotta placed second in its class in 2006. Cheeses created by Farmstead at Mine Brook are sold at retail outlets in California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island, including The Artisanal Cheese Shop in New York City and the Cheese Store of Beverly Hills in California. They are also used by chefs in restaurants across Massachusetts and sold direct to consumers at a store on the farm. The dairy milks a dozen cows and raises another eight replacement heifers. All of the dairy’s milk is used to create cheese in the “old school” method at a processing plant on the farm. John learned the art of cheese making in Quebec, so most of the cheeses are made in the “tomme” style, with washed rinds rather than wax rinds. Cheese is hand-stirred in a vat, which provides low heat for a longer period of time than homogenization and keeps the protein and other solids in the milk intact. A small vat pasteurizer is used to produce the fresh cheeses, while a larger, 50-gallon vat is used for raw milk cheeses that will be aged. Aged cheeses are ripened in a hand-built cave on the farm. The Farmstead at Mine Brook also manages a herd of Nubian goats and produces an award-winning line of cheeses using the Goats Rising label and several types of milk soaps. The Farmstead at Mine Brook is an active promoter of agriculture and the Jersey cow. The farm is situated in scenic, northwestern Massachusetts along the Mohawk Trail. It is open to the public for farm tours, demonstrations and sampling and will soon offer classes on creating handcrafted cheese. Flat Creek Lodge Flat Creek Lodge is a posh hunting and fishing resort in Swainsboro, Ga. The lodge owned by Steve and Caroline Harless caters to corporate clients and those seeking a weekend retreat or hunters and gamers from across the country. Flat Creek Lodge adheres to the “slow foods movement,” striving to use the freshest-possible ingredients in items served in its dining room. It was this goal that led the lodge to bring Jerseys to the farm five years ago as a source of fresh milk, cheese, cream and butter. Flat Creek Lodge produces about 1,500 lbs. of artisan and farmstead cheeses each month. About 30 different types of cheeses in all are produced, with about half available at any given time. Seasonal variations Page 22
in the milk and availability of ingredients determine which varieties are produced. Consumers can find Flat Creek Lodge cheeses at retail outlets, restaurants and farmer’s markets in Atlanta, Augusta and Savannah and other locations across the southeast. They are also on the menu at the governor’s mansion in Atlanta and on shelves at world-renown Murray’s Cheese Shop in New York City. The dairy earned silver and bronze medals in the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest and seven medals at the American Cheese Society competition in 2009. As
Blau Wein Kase is one of about 30 varieties of artisan cheese produced by Flat Creek Lodge. The beautiful snake-skin rind comes from washing it with blue wine made from the farm’s summer berries.
well, Aztec Cheddar was named overall winner in the Flavors of Georgia contest and Bleu Wein Kase earned Reserve Best of Show honors in the North American Jersey Cheese Awards. That same year, Flat Creek Lodge provided the cheese for the Jersey Journal trophy presented to the winning state herd at The All American Jersey Show. The Registered Jersey herd is 72 cows. Cows are rotationally grazed and housed in a freestall barn designed by Steve Harless. The 2,000-acre farm and resort also raises quail, pheasant and wild duck in flight pens and bass, bream and catfish in tanks and ponds. Eggs are provided by a flock of Rhode Island Reds and honey by resident bees. A variety of produce is also raised on the farm, including two other products for which the lodge is known—oyster mushrooms and berries. Flat Creek Lodge became an All-Jersey producer-distributor in October 2008 in part because the company wanted a means of showing off the quality of their dairy products. “We are very proud of the Queen of Quality® logo and our customers and diners know they are getting a premium product, be that milk, butter or cheese,” said Caroline Harless. Last year, the farm also became home to a herd of Lacaune-East Friesian sheep. Flat Creek Lodge also produces several varieties of cheese from a blend of their milk and Jersey milk. Included in this
group is Half Ewe Blue Farmhouse, which was one of the cheeses that earned a medal (bronze) at the American Cheese Society competition in 2009. High Lawn Farm High Lawn Farm in Lee, Mass., manages one of the longest-running Registered Jersey herds in the country and has been bottling its own milk for more than eight decades. The dairy became an All-Jersey producerdistributor in January 2008 and was among the first to use the new Queen of Quality® labels on its products. High Lawn Farm bottles fat free, low fat, whole and chocolate milk, heavy cream and half-and-half. The dairy also produces eggnog in season and an award-winning line of butter. The farm’s lightly salted butter and unsalted butter each won a silver award at the North American Jersey Cheese Awards in 2009. They sell both retail and wholesale. Consumers can find their products at retail outlets and supermarkets across Massachusetts, including Price Chopper, Stop & Shop and Whole Foods Market. High Lawn Farm also has a thriving home delivery business. Their products are used by schools, hospitals, restaurants and bakeries across the state and are on the menu at leading institutions, including Brandeis University, Buxton School, Emmanuel College, Lesley University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Wellesley College and Williams College, and boarding schools like Phillips Academy. “We started processing our own milk around 1923 and sold milk mostly in New York,” said Roberto Laurens, the general manager at High Lawn Farm. “We continue the practice because it is the only way our small herd can survive.” The dairy will process about 3.3 million pounds of milk in 2010. This includes all of the milk produced by the farm’s 182 cows. (continued to page 25)
High Lawn Farm has been bottling milk from its Registered Jersey herd since 1923. The old clock tower shown here at the back of the dairy facilities is used as an icon on the label of today’s milk, cream and butter.
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Some milk from Dutch Hollow Farm in Schodack Landing, N.Y., is also processed into High Lawn Farms dairy products to meet demand. Milk is homogenized and pasteurized and bottled in half-gallon and quart plastic jugs at a plant on the farm. Wholesale products are packaged in 2.5, three and five-gallon bags. The Jersey herd at High Lawn Farm is enrolled on REAP and has a 2009 rolling herd average of 17,379 lbs. milk, 791 lbs. fat and 602 lbs. protein. Component tests range from 4.5-6.2% for fat and 3.5-3.7% for protein. High Lawn Farm has been in continuous operation since before 1900. The proprietorship was assumed by Colonel H. G. Wilde and Mrs. Marjorie Field Wilde in 1935 from Mrs. Wilde’s family. Today, it continues under the ownership and guidance of the next generation. Colonel Wilde was named AJCA Master Breeder in 1960 and Mrs. Wilde earned the recognition in 1977. The pair received National Dairy Shrine’s award for Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder in 1978 and became the first Jersey breeders to earn the recognition. High Lawn Farms has taken an active role to increase consumer awareness of the nutritional value of Jersey milk. The farm worked closely with NAJ to develop a nutritional analysis of their products. Tests showed that Jersey milk is a nutritional dynamo, with 18% more protein and 20% more calcium than average milk. Jersey milk has more Vitamin A and B1 per liter than Holstein and a higher concentration of B2 (riboflavin) than milk produced by any other dairy breed. Consumers prefer the taste of Jersey milk, even when it is skim or low fat, because of its higher solids-not fat content. “For us, the Queen of Quality® label is a certification of a quality product,” noted Laurens. “It supports all of our advertisements about the quality and advantages of Jersey milk.” Homestead Creamery One of the newest dairies to join the AllJersey family is Homestead Creamery. The dairy is owned and operated by Tim and Sandra Flory and their family. They have been dairying on the farm in Jamesport, Mo., since 1998 and making cheese since 2008. The Flory family became an All-Jersey producer-distributor four months ago to join in on the efforts to market all-Jersey products. “If this program is to be successful, we all need to work together to get the Queen of Quality® label seen and the Jersey name exposed,” commented Tim Flory. The move was also a gesture of appreciation for the work of NAJ in helping december 2010
Homestead Creamery promote its product and get its cheese to the World Jersey Cheese Awards on the Isle of Jersey this past summer. “We took advantage of an opportunity that was extended to us and expect to benefit from it—either directly or indirectly—down the road.” Tim and Sandra are parents to 10 children, and the cheese business was established to bring the Flory daughters into the business. Homestead Creamery creates artisan cheese in the old world style, much as it done was 300-400 years ago. About a dozen varieties of cheeses are made in gouda-style wheels. Recently a cloth-bound Old English Cheddar was added to the lineup. The 300-acre farm is situated in northwest Missouri in the heart of the state’s largest Amish community. About 80% of the dairy’s cheese is sold at the farm store to tourists and other members of the Jamesport community. The balance is sold in grocery
Homestead Creamery cheeses are aged 60 days to one year on wooden shelves and then sold direct to consumers in grocery stores in the greater Kansas City and St. Joseph areas or from a store on the farm.
stores in the greater Kansas City and St. Joseph areas. The 30-cow Jersey herd is enrolled on REAP and has a 2009 rolling herd average of 17,262 lbs. milk, 787 lbs. fat and 614 lbs. protein, with a cheese yield of 2,069 lbs. Half of the dairy’s milk is used to produce about 2,500 lbs. of cheese each month. The balance is shipped. The herd ranks 38th in the nation for Jersey Performance Index (JPI) with an average JPI of +50. The Flory family would be the last to toot their own horn. Nonetheless, Homestead Creamery cheeses are being recognized by cheese judges across the globe, including the World Jersey Cheese Awards. At this contest, Ole Hickory earned a gold medal and Caraway Seed won a silver medal. The year before, at the inaugural North American Jersey Cheese Awards, Golden Glow earned a gold medal and Country Classic won a silver medal. Page 25
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A first choice maternal sister to Ratliff Price Alicia sold for the high price of the 2010 Top of the World Sale. Brett Peth, front, and his father, Kelly, far right, purchased the choice for $7,000. There are five females due in March 2011 and sired by Forest Glen Avery Action-ET. The choice was consigned by Ron and Christy Ratliff, middle. Also pictured are 2009 National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper and Jersey Marketing Service (JMS) Manager Dan Bauer and auctioneer Lynn Lee, in the box.
Selling for the second high price was a first choice Tower View Prime Tequila-ET daughter of Family Hill SD Favorite. The choice was purchased by Tommy Allen, center, for $6,700. There are three females due in March 2010. AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Blake Renner represented the consignor Ryan A. Lancaster. Also pictured are 2009 National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper and JMS Manager Dan Bauer and auctioneer Lynn Lee.
Choices Bring Top Dollar at Madison Sale
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or the third consecutive year, the Top of the World Sale drew a large crowd following the Central National heifer show in Madison, Wis. The sale pavilion tent was standing room only for active bidders and onlookers from around the globe, with an estimated 350 onlookers watching as 22 lots of top quality Registered Jerseys took center stage in a tough economic market. The group of high type and quality sold for an average of $2,931.82 (an increase of $200 per head over the 2009 sale) and grossed $64,500. Leading the charge were two choice packages selling for an average of $6,350, while the seven cows sold for an average of $3,428.57 each. Four consignments sold for over $5,000 as 21 buyers from 10 states and Canada purchased the 22 lots. A maternal sister to two-time National Grand Champion, Ratliff Price Alicia, topped the evening sale. Beechwood-H LLC, the Peth Family, Ripon, Wis., placed the final bid of $7,000 on the opportunity to purchase a first choice sister to “Alicia.” There are five ultrasounded female calves due in March 2011 sired by one of the breed’s top type sires, Forest Glen Avery Action-ET, GJPI +89. The calves’ sister, “Alicia,” has become well-known in the Jersey breed since capturing back-to-back National Championships in 2008 and 2009. “Alicia” was also named Best Bred and Owned of The All American Jersey show both of those years. In 2009, she captured the first-ever december 2010
Number
Sale Analysis
Avg. Price Total Value
7 Cows, two years and over 3 Bred heifers 9 Heifer calves 2 Choice Package(s) 1 Embryo Package 22 Lots Median Price
$3,428.57 2,100.00 2,166.67 6,350.00 2,000.00
$24,000 6,300 19,500 12,700 2,000
$2,931.82 $2,075.00
$64,500
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee
Supreme Champion at the North American International Livestock Exposition in 2009. That same year she was named Reserve Senior Champion at the Central National Dairy Show and Grand Champion of the Kansas State Fair. Their dam is Bridon Ethan Almond, Excellent-91%. She has a best record of 5-5 305 20,260 5.3% 1,071 3.5% 716 92DCR. She is out of the 2002 Reserve Intermediate Champion of The All American Jersey Show and Royal Winter Fair, Rozeview Dorie D Rachel. “Rachel is appraised Excellent-95% and has two records in excess of 19,000 lbs. milk. The next dam is Very Good 85 in Canada and the fourth dam is Excellent 90-2E in Canada. The choice was consigned by Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan. Another first choice female sold for the second high price of $6,700. Jersey junior Tommy Allen, Reedsburg, Wis., placed the
final bid to pick from three ultrasounded females due in March 2011. The calves are sired by Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, JPI -66, and out of one of the highest appraising cow families in the U. S.—the “F” family at Family Hill Jerseys, Ferndale, Wash. The dam of the choice is Family Hill SD Favorite, Excellent-95%, and the 2004 Reserve Intermediate Champion of The All American Jersey Show. She produced 20,940 lbs. milk, 900 lbs. fat and 775 lbs. protein at 6-7. “Favorite” has two daughters already appraised Excellent-93% and Excellent-92%. “Favorite” has four maternal sisters appraised Excellent-91% or higher, including Family Hill Ren Flirt-ET, who placed fifth in the 2009 National Jersey Jug Futurity. Their dam is Pleasant Nook Berretta Felice, Excellent-95%. She has completed five lactations in excess of 20,000 lbs. milk and 1,000 lbs. fat. She was named the NASCO Type and Production cow of the 2003 All American Jersey Show and was the Reserve Intermediate Champion of the 2001 Western National Jersey Show. A maternal sister to “Felice,” Family Hill Sambo Fern, Excellent-95%, was the 2007 All American Five-Year-Old Cow and won the aged cow class at the 2009 Western National Jersey Show. Another sister, Family Hill Avery Fire was recently appraised Excellent-95% as well. (continued to page 29)
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Huronia Centurion Vera-ET sold for $5,900, the third high price of the sale. The full sister to Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J was consigned by Ron and Christy Ratliff, right, and purchased by Frank Buck, second from left. Kim Wilson, 2010 Fred Stout Experience intern, is on the halter of “Vera.” Also pictured is 2009 National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper. In the box are Dan Bauer and Lynn Lee.
Top of the World Sale (continued from page 27)
The next three dams are all Excellent. The choice was consigned by Ryan A. Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash. A full sister to Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J, Excellent-97%, sold for the third high price of $5,900 to Frank Buck, Port Deposit, Md. Huronia Centurion Vera-ET was consigned by Ron and Christy Ratliff. The Very Good-85% junior two-year-old commanded the attention of the audience when she entered the ring. Sired by Sooner Centurion-ET, GJPI +2, the beautiful uddered young cow was fresh in June. Her full sister, “Veronica.” is well-known around the world as the 2004 National Grand Champion and 2006 Supreme Champion of the World Dairy Expo. She has placed numerous sons in A.I. and her daughters are making a name for themselves at nearly every major show in the U.S. and Canada. Their dam is a Very Good 87 daughter of Hollylane Renaissance, JPI -120, in Canada. The next dam is SUP-EX 92-6E in Canada and has a best record of 5-4 305 24,295 5.6% 1,358 3.4% 818 CAN. The next two dams are also Excellent in Canada. The Intermediate and Grand Champion cow from the 2010 Iowa State Fair sold for the fourth high price of $5,600. She was purchased by the partnership of Jason Luttropp and Rebecca Fuchs, Berlin, Wis. Camille Nevada of Edgebrook is a fancy junior three-year-old. She is appraised Excellent-91% and was fresh in June. She is bred back to “Tequila.” Her dam is an Excellent daughter of Giprat Belles JadeET, JPI -11. The next dam is a Very Good-87% daughter of Barbs Kent Dateline, JPI -47. She has over 100,000 lbs. milk lifetime. The next dam is Very Good-88%. She is a maternal sister to Edgebrook Amedeo december 2010
Cabernet, the Grand Champion of the 2009 Iowa State Fair Junior Show. She was consigned by Patty Dilly, Montour, Iowa. Sales $2,400 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Beechwood H Llc, Ripon, Wis. First choice female sired by Forest Glen Avery Action-ET and out of Bridon Ethan Almond......................................... $7,000 (Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan.) Tommy Allen, Reedsburg, Wis. First choice female sired by Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET and out of Family Hill Sd Favorite......................................... 6,700 (Ryan A. Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash.) Frank Buck, Port Deposit, Md. Huronia Centurion Vera-ET, cow 2 yrs........................... 5,900 (Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan.) Jason Luttropp and Rebecca Fuchs, Berlin, Wis. Camille Nevada of Edgebrook, cow 3 yrs...................... 5,600 (Patty Dilly, Montour, Iowa)
Allen Miller, Riverton, Ill. Budjon Duaiseoir Giselle-ET, cow 4 yrs......................... 4,500 (Brett Woker, Greenville, Ill.) David Allen, Reedsburg, Wis. Spring Creek T-Bone Netty-ET, heifer calf 6 mos.......... 3,000 (Spring Creek Farms, Hixton, Wis.) Steve and Lynda Bachelor and Family, Angola, Ind. Ratliff Minister Ebony, cow 2 yrs.................................... 2,800 (Ron and Christy Ratliff) Wade Kessenich, De Forest, Wis. Okato Belmont July, heifer calf 8 mos............................ 2,700 (Mark and Cindy Madson, Oconto, Wis.) Willem Vanderhorst, Dublin, Texas Kudos Action Vearth-Et, heifer calf -1 mos.................... 2,600 (Derek Orth and Kent Underwood, Lancaster, Wis.) Spring Creek Farms, Hixton, Wis. Big Time Comerica Nadia, bred heifer 24 mos.............. 2,400 (Linehan Jerseys, River Falls, Wis.)
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Covington Jersey Consignments Top Dairyland Sale
Seventeen dairy producers from seven states took “Opportunity in the Heart of Dairyland” to add protein-dense Jersey milk to their tanks from the Registered Jerseys consigned to the Dairyland Protein Sale. The sale was held at the Rock County Fairgrounds in Janesville, Wis., on September 30, 2010. A total of 118 lots crossed the auction block for an average of $1,181.14. The largest group—66 milking cows—brought the best prices of the day, selling for an average of $1,248.11. Sale Analysis
Number
Avg. Price Total Value
66 Cows, two years and over 34 Bred heifers 11 2nd Trimester 23 3rd Trimester 8 Open yearlings 10 Heifer calves
$1,248.11 1,207.35 1,020.45 1,294.57 965.63 822.50
$82,375 41,050 11,225 29,775 7,725 8,225
118 Lots Median price
$1,181.14 $139,375 $1,075.00
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee
Consignments from Covington Jerseys, home of one of the American Jersey Cattle Association’s (AJCA) newest recipients of the Young Jersey Breeder award, Tim Covington, were in high demand all day. The farm in Leon, Iowa, sent to the sale five of the 10 high-selling individuals, including those that garnered the three high prices of the day. Craig and Sharon Padgett, members of the work force for Jersey Marketing Services, found their favorite during the week leading up to the sale and took her home to the farm, Backwoods Jerseys, in Waynesburg, Ky.. The couple purchased the high seller, Covington Michael Darlene, for $2,175. The Very Good-84% daughter of Sunset Canyon Michael-ET, GJPI +80, sold fresh with her first calf in early June. She gave 44 lbs. milk on her August test and has an m.e. of 16,931–810–540 at 2-2. “Darlene” sold bred to Belles King-ET, PA JPI +17, in late August. Six of her seven closest dams are Very Good or Excellent. Her Excellent-90% dam is sired by DC Loras Legacy, JPI +4, and made 19,990 lbs. milk, 730 lbs. fat
and 649 lbs. protein at 3-11. Her grandam, Barber John Bing Darcy, is appraised Very Good-88% and has a best record of 4-5 305 18,840 4.0% 761 3.7% 688 94DCR. “Darcy” was named Reserve Champion of the Decatur County Fair in Iowa in 2006. One of her maternal sisters placed first in the winter yearling class at the Iowa State Fair Junior Show in 2002 and another topped the five-year-old class at the Nebraska State Fair in 2007. “Darlene’s” third dam, Bing Laddie Dawn, Excellent-92%, has seven complete lactations—all of them over 19,300 lbs. milk—and a best record of 6-3 305 23,390 3.8% 885 3.3% 761 93DCR. Her fourth dam is Very Good-87% with 22,070 lbs. milk, 983 lbs. fat and 735 lbs. protein. Her sixth dam is appraised Excellent-91%. “Darlene” was consigned by Covington Jerseys and Hannah and Titus Covington, Leon, Iowa. The partnership of Steve Nevel and Kim Gaines, Marengo, Ill., placed the final bid of $1,900 on Covington Michael Lass. Like her high-selling paternal sister and former herdmate, “Lass” is appraised Very Good-84% and backed by six of seven dams that are Very Good or Excellent. “Lass” sold fresh in early August with her second calf and gave 49 lbs. milk on her first test. Her dam is an Excellent-90% daughter of Giprat Belles ChairmanET, GJPI -28, and her grandam is a Very Good-87% daughter of Mason Boomer Sooner Berretta, GJPI +30. Her third and fourth dam are both Excellent-90% with m.e. averages over 16,700 lbs. milk. She was consigned by Covington Jerseys and Hannah and Titus Covington. The Covington’s third high selling consignment was Covington Legacy Sadie, purchased for $1,875 by Allen Kracht, Newton, Wis. The potential thirdgeneration Excellent is sired by “Legacy” and was appraised Very Good-87% in her first lactation. She was fresh in early April with her first calf and sold due to Kircher Ranch Abes Andy, GJPI +71, with her second calf next April. “Sadie” has an m.e. of 22,047–1,052–821 at 1-9. Her dam is an Excellent-92% daughter of Bancrest Lester Avery, GJPI +32, with six completed records and a best record of 6-1 305 18,910 4.9% 918 3.7% 694 96DCR. She has a Very Good-84% maternal sister with 22,920 lbs. milk,
Jersey producers across the country purchased the Registered Jerseys consigned to the Dairyland Protein Sale. Milking cows and close-up springers were in high demand all day, selling for respective averages of $1,248.11 and 1,294.57.
1,101 lbs. fat and 819 lbs. protein and another maternal sister that is appraised Excellent-91%. “Sadie’s” grandam is appraised Excellent-92% and made 17,100 lbs. milk, 768 lbs. fat and 611 lbs. protein at 6-6. Kracht also took home the fourth high seller—the consignment of another recipient of the AJCA Young Jersey Breeder award. Like Covington, fellow Iowa Jersey breeders Brian and Heidi Lantzky of Hawkeye sent a number of high-demand animals to this year’s Dairyland Protein Sale. Seven of the top 14 high sellers were consigned by Hei-Bri Jerseys. Kracht selected PR Hei-Bri London Liz for $1,725. The Very Good-84% two-yearold is sired by Goldust Legion London, GJPI +30, and sold due to BW AcademyET, GJPI +111, a month after the sale. She has an m.e. of 20,131–917–729 on her first lactation. Her dam is sired by FV Promise Premonition Prize, PA JPI -86. Her grandam was brought into the AJCA herd register through the Jersey Genetic Recovery program. “Liz” was consigned by Brian and Heidi Lantzky and their family. The volume buyer was Walt Vanderwaal, Orange City, Iowa, who purchased 18 head for $25,350. Raymond Orisio, Kingsburg, Calif., took home 19 lots for $23,600 and George H. McKee, Faunsdale, Ala., selected 23 head for $20,750. Buyers represented seven states across the country, including Alabama, (continued to page 32)
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Dairyland Protein Sale (continued from page 31)
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(Consignors in Parentheses) Backwoods Jerseys, Waynesburg, Ky. Covington Michael Darlene, cow 2 yrs......................... $2,175 (Covington Jerseys and Hannah and Titus Covington, Leon, Iowa) Steve Nevel and Kim Gaines, Marengo, Ill. Covington Michael Lass, cow 3 yrs................................ 1,900 (Covington Jerseys and Hannah and Titus Covington) Allen Kracht, Newton, Wis. Covington Legacy Sadie, cow 2 yrs............................... 1,875 (Covington Jerseys and Hannah and Titus Covington) PR Hei-Bri London Liz, cow 3 yrs.................................. 1,725 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family, Hawkeye, Iowa) Covington Michael Bonnie, cow 2 yrs............................ 1,625 (Covington Jerseys and Hannah and Titus Covington) Hei-Bri Target Nitty, cow 3 yrs........................................ 1,575 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Covington Woody Julie, cow 2 yrs................................. 1,500 (Covington Jerseys and Hannah and Titus Covington) Hillview Forever Najya, bred heifer 2 yrs........................ 1,475 (Sorensons Hillview Jersey Farm Inc., Pine River, Wis.) Maple Stella Apparition Snowball, bred heifer 21 mos.. 1,450 (Maple Hill Farm, Wausau, Wis.) Maple Leanne High & Dry Lyric, bred heifer 21 mos..... 1,400 (Maple Hill Farm, Wausau, Wis.) Ken Kay Mercedes Logan Lassie, cow 3 yrs................. 1,400 (Kenn R. Beyer, Manawa, Wis.) Jacinto Monita Magic, cow 2 yrs.................................... 1,350 (Clinton Beyer, Manawa, Wis.) Zachariah Krueger, Merrill, Wis. Hei-Bri Iatola Volt, bred heifer 22 mos............................ 1,650 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) David and Kelly Oberreich, Plymouth, Wis. Ron-Net Sambo Pam, bred heifer 32 mos..................... 1,650 (Ron and Annette Benninger, Reeseville, Wis.) Raymond Orisio, Kingsburg, Calif. PR Hei-Bri Wine Hilda, cow 3 yrs................................... 1,650 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Trishas Tuff Spark, cow 3 yrs.......................................... 1,525 (Trisha Stanek, Prairie du Chien, Wis.) PR Hei-Bri London Rave, bred heifer 2 yrs.................... 1,475 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Stanek Jurisdiction Neptune, cow 3 yrs......................... 1,425 (Dwayne and Teresa Stanek, Prairie du Chien, Wis.) Stanek Tub River, cow 3 yrs........................................... 1,425 (Dwayne and Teresa Stanek) Covington Legacy Dani, cow 3 yrs................................. 1,425 (Covington Jerseys and Hannah and Titus Covington) Okato Kaptain Kasey, bred heifer 2 yrs.......................... 1,400 (Mark and Cindy Madson, Oconto, Wis.) PR Hei-Bri Wine Bongo, cow 2 yrs................................ 1,400 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) DeMents Jerseys, Kenney, Ill. Covington Michael Dorothy, cow 3 yrs........................... 1,625 (Covington Jerseys and Hannah and Titus Covington) Walt Vanderwaal, Orange City, Iowa Okato Iatola Kyndall, bred heifer 23 mos....................... 1,575 (Mark and Cindy Madson) Hei-Bri Mikey Blintz, cow 2 yrs....................................... 1,575 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Hei-Bri Bomber Narita, cow 2 yrs................................... 1,575 (Brittany Lantzky, Saint Lucas, Iowa) Covington King Toni, cow 2 yrs...................................... 1,525 (Covington Jerseys and Hannah and Titus Covington) Hillview Spartacus Gaia, bred heifer 21 mos................. 1,500 (Sorensons Hillview Jersey Farm Inc.) Hei-Bri Bomber Emperess, cow 2 yrs............................ 1,500 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Hillview Showtime Hessa, bred heifer 19 mos............... 1,475 (Sorensons Hillview Jersey Farm Inc.) CKB Jacinto Cecily Calgary-Twin, cow 2 yrs................. 1,450 (Clinton Beyer) Okato Furor Latoya, cow 3 yrs....................................... 1,450 (Mark and Cindy Madson) Ron-Net Justin Jackie, cow 2 yrs................................... 1,400 (Ron and Annette Benninger) CKB Woody Erica Elsie, bred heifer 21 mos.................. 1,375 (Clinton Beyer) Okato Iatola Eva, cow 2 yrs............................................ 1,350 (Mark and Cindy Madson) Ken Kay Jacinto Ronalee Raven, cow 2 yrs.................. 1,350 (Kenn R. Beyer, Manawa, Wis.) CKB Levy Erin Ebony, cow 2 yrs.................................... 1,350 (Clinton Beyer) Allen Miller, Riverton, Ill. Hei Bri Remake Bama, cow 3 yrs.................................. 1,550 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Abbigail Krueger, Merrill, Wis. Maple Luna Nicholas Loretta, bred heifer 23 mos......... 1,450 (Maple Hill Farm) Peter Stade, Jefferson, Wis. Stanek Vindication Austin, cow 4 yrs............................. 1,450 (Dwayne and Teresa Stanek) Beu Dell Iatola Sundae, bred heifer 2 yrs...................... 1,400 (James Beutel, Brodhead, Wis.)
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GENOMICS
On the Crest of a Genomic Ripple Effect
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or the Barham family, Calhoun, Tenn., what started as a way to prove the reliability of one animal, turned into a revelation regarding their entire herd. As the brothers—Bill, Walter and Rick—and their families analyzed the genetics of their herd, they began to question the strength of a certain cow they felt was not being portrayed accurately by her traditional reliability. “We had a really good cow that had the numbers, the looks, and the unique pedigree, but she didn’t have the reliability,” explained Brad Barham, Rick’s son, and manager of genetics at Barham Jerseys. “We knew if there was going to be an opportunity to tell everybody this was a legitimate cow, genomics would do that. And that’s exactly what happened.” With encouragement from Brad, the Barhams decided to submit their first animal to be genomically tested. And the results could not have been better. “In our world, it has completely changed our business,” said Brad of their genomic success. “It has increased our business from zero to a lot. I can’t even tell you how much interest we’ve had.” That growing interest is coming from a multitude of avenues, like A.I. companies, sale managers, and those purchasing embryos. Barham Jersey Farm is a third generation
family REAP herd of 200 Registered Jerseys, now owned by Bill Barham. Walter takes care of the calves and feeding responsibilities, while Rick is employed full-time at the local co-op, but helps with the animal nutrition and breeding. Brad is a recent graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College and works full-time off the farm, while handling the marketing and contracting of animals from Barham Jerseys. This has been a growing area as the family has seen a recent influx of interest with genomics. The herd has a 2009 AJCA lactation average of 16,723 lbs. milk, 745 lbs. fat and 573 lbs. protein on164 lactations. They have three cows ranked on the Top 1½% GJPI List and two heifers ranked on the Top 500 PA JPI list after the August genetic evaluations. Identifying A Need The cow that had piqued interest, Barham Ad Gold Blackie, GJPI +113, Excellent-91%, had consistently strong scores and a unique pedigree, but low reliability scores due to her being the daughter of a herd sire, AD Gold. So with the new availability of genomic testing, the Barhams decided it was time to see where the strengths were really held in their herd. They were more than surprised when the genomic scores came back boosting
The Barham family, from front left to right, Brad Barham, Norma Barham, Leona Barham, Cayci Barham and Tanner Barham. In the second row from left to right, Cody Moats, Paula Barham, Rick Barham, Betty Barham, Walter Barham, Tori Barham, Karen Barham and Bill Barham.
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the reliability of “Blackie” into the 80% reliability range and increasing her PTA scores. With this score boost came interest from different A.I. companies, and with one son from a mating with Sunset Canyon Maximus, GJPI +83, already on the ground, the Barhams did not waste any time having their second animal tested, hoping for similarly strong results. Suddenly, the genetics at Barhams seemed to be making an appearance on everyone’s radar. That son quickly caught the attention of Trans-American Genetics/ Androgenics, who offered to test the young bull. Barham Maximus Blitzen, GJPI +175, was the very first bull to be offered into A.I., after more than 75 years of dairying, from Barham Jersey Farm after excellent results from his genomic tests. “Blitzen” is now on the Top 10 list for Genomic young sires in the Green Book and is currently the number three genomic young sire for Cheese Merit Dollars. However, before being sent to Androgenics, he was playing another pivotal role in the expansion of this farms genetics as they began a new business venture with a local college. A New Era In January of 2008, Brad Barham found himself ushering in a very unique partnership to his family’s dairy in southeast Tennessee. What started as a call to Berry College, Rome, Ga., about purchasing stock embryos he had seen advertised, turned into a relationship that allowed both operations to expand their genetic base with the use of genomic testing. Berry College started by sending 10 cows to Barham’s to be milked, resulting in a now 30 animals strong and counting partnership between the two operations. The college then decided to make the cows at Barhams the recipients of the embryo flushing program run by their students. The resulting animals are now owned in partnership between the two farms. Barham Jersey Farm also provides internships to Berry College students, which allows for more focus on the cows at this family farm, increasing overall milk production. The college sends multiple students every year to work at Barham’s during weekends and throughout breaks from school so that students get the first hand experience of JERSEY JOURNAL
what it takes to operate a dairy. With greater financial opportunities being opened through the new partnership, the Barham family will have genomically tested 20-25 animals by the end of the year, and are now actively involved in the flushing program at Berry College. Berry College has also genomically tested 40 animals in recent months with the 3K test kit. Partnering for Genomic Success The oldest animals to be bred from embryos as a result of this partnership are now pregnant, with many others close to the one-year-old mark. The first embryo to hit the ground from the “Bar-Berry” prefixed partnership was Berrys Action Medley Ohio-ET, named for the inaugural Jersey Youth Academy, where Brad, and then Berry Genetics Enterprise CEO and 2010 Fred Stout Experience winner, Ivy Roberts, were both in attendance. After her genomic test, “Ohio” shot up from a JPI+67 to a GJPI +135. She is currently pregnant, due to Tollenaars Impuls Legal 233-ET, JPI +178, with a pending bull contract to Select Sires. In the early stages of the partnership, Berry College found themselves with a handful of heifers that were yet to be bred. Those heifers were sent to Barhams to be put in the field with the herd clean up bull, “Blitzen,” before he went to TAG/ Androgenics. The result of a “Blitzen” mating to Berrys Impuls Hannah, GJPI +144, is now one of only three “Blitzen” already born, and the only one of such to be genomically tested. Berrys Blitzen Bristol is garnering much attention from A.I. companies with her GJPI of +157. After the excitement of Barham Ad Gold Blackie’s genomic report, Barham Jersey decided to partner with Berry on the rights to a flush of “Blackie” to PR Oomsdale Rocket Goose, GJPI +150, for a contract with Sexing Technologies. The flush resulted in two heifers and three bulls in which genomic results will be determined on the December 2010 evaluation. Thus far, the results of genomic tests on her sons show an increase of milk production by 300-400 pounds. Barhams and Berry College are hoping this trend continues as they test more animals. Added Achievements The success of genomic testing has shown an impact in more segments of their december 2010
operation than just the BarBerry partnership. With three cows ranked among Top 1½% of the breed for GJPI, the Barhams are anxious to quickly increase the genomic value of their herd. “We got the results of the ‘Blitzen’ genomic test after we went through the base change,” explained Brad. “We were so shocked to see an increase of more than 60%, I had to call Androgenics to verify that was really the Barham AD Gold Blackie, pictured above, sparked a new index after the base change.” wave of interest in the genetics at Barham Jersey Farm, CalBy that time they already had houn, Tenn., after impressive returns on her genomic test. close to 20 pregnancies by “Blitzen,” and now have multiple contracts With this new-found attention, the based on those pregnancies. Barhams are looking to quickly grow the Although the Barham family expected genetic value of their herd, and are using all the offspring of their first genomically tools available to make sure every mating tested animal, “Blackie,” to reap the is of the highest quality. They are reliant greatest benefits, there has been another on programs like JerseyMate™ and the cow family in their herd that has jumped Green Book to ensure they limit the amount to the top. of bulls used in their breedings, making it Barhams Impuls Prize, GJPI +183, easier for those involved in the process. As greatly exceeded the initial hopes of the they progress, they are aware not every test Barham family after receiving the results will boast the same drastic increases, but of her GJPI. From that same “Prize” that is a discovery they will welcome. family also came Rebel Jace Prize. She “If a cow or heifer doesn’t have a stellar went from a parent average of +72 JPI to genomic test, or if they really decrease, a GJPI of +131. Rebel Jace Prize also has we will be able to focus on breeding them a son, Barhams Impuls Pearl, GJPI +149, for the improvements that are needed,” with a Cheese Merit Dollars value of +512 said Brad. “What this helps us with is to at Sexing Technologies Inc. Rebel Jace find the outliers in our herd that really Prize and Barham Impuls Prize are both excel, allowing us to invest more in those daughters of Jace Cosmo Price, Very Goodanimals.” 85%. Besides high GJPIs, this cow family It has also sparked interest within the is showing a consistently strong score in Barham family. Tanner Barham, the oldest productive life, a major part of the Barham son of farm owner, Bill, has enrolled breeding plan. at Berry College to study dairy science after becoming interested in the genomic Moving Forward uprising within their herd. Having set out to prove the quality of one This family herd is now entering a animal, Barham Jersey Farm has more than new of era of which they will be actively accomplished their goal. Thanks to the use building stronger genetics in their herd, of genomic testing, they have not only inked and marketing such to the rest of the Jersey multiple contracts to A.I. companies, they breed. have built a strong partnership with Berry “On a family farm, it’s pretty hard to College, allowing both parties to increase make ends meet when you have to pay a lot their genetic base and use the resources of of bills, but the cost and efficiency of a 3K the other. test is just amazing for us as far as return “You need more than milk to pay the on investment,” said Brad. “With patience, bills,” said Brad of the dairy industry time, hard work, and attention to details we changes and progresses and the need to know that our investment into the genetics diversify your income—something that of our own herd will pay dividends in the has been possible in result of their growing end and hopefully become a steady cash genetic interest. flow for our family farm for years to come.”
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Shannon Gardner 814/257-8627 Secretary: David Norman 570/324-5631 AJCA-NAJ Area Representative: Sara Barlass 614/256-6502 Visit us online at: http://pennsylvaniajerseys.usjersey.com
Call Issued For AJCA, NAJ Award Nominations
Nominations are due January 15 for four awards to be presented at the 2011 Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc., (NAJ) in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. Any lifetime member of the AJCA can nominate qualified persons for the Master Breeder, Distinguished Service,Young Jersey Breeder awards, and the AJCA-NAJ Award for Meritorious Service. Recipients will be selected in March and honored during the annual meetings scheduled for June 22-26, 2011. Master Breeder Award. The Master Breeder Award is bestowed annually upon a living AJCA member, family, partnership, or corporation, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, has bred outstanding animals for many years and thereby has made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed in the United States. The Master Breeder Award was first presented in 1944 and 69 members or families have been recognized. Donald and Elsa Sherman, Hilmar, Calif., were the 2010 Page 36
honorees. Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award is bestowed upon as many living AJCA members and/ or members’ families, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, have rendered outstanding and unselfish service for many years and thereby have made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed in the United States. Created in 1954, the Distinguished Service Award has now been presented to 60 individuals. It was presented in 2010 to Paul C. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y. Award for Meritorious Service. The AJCA-NAJ Award for Meritorious Service is bestowed annually upon a living individual, who, in the joint opinion of the Boards of Directors of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., has made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed and the livelihood of Jersey owners in the United States through research, education, development, marketing, or other significant activities of the allied dairy industry. The 13th award was presented in 2010 to
Dr. Joseph Lineweaver, Radford, Va. Young Jersey Breeder Award. These awards are bestowed annually upon as many living AJCA members and/or members’ families, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, merit recognition. Nominees must be active members of the American Jersey Cattle Association and must be at least 28 years of age but not more than 40 years of age as of January 1 of the contest year. Selection is based upon expertise in dairy farming and Jersey cattle breeding; participation in AJCA and NAJ programs; and leadership in Jersey and other dairy and agricultural organizations. More than 250 members or families have received this since its inception in 1976. Nomination forms may be requested through Paula England at 614.322.4469, or by email to pengland@usjersey.com. Forms are also available to be downloaded from the AJCA website at www. usjersey.com/Reference/calendar.htm. Nomination materials are due in the office of the American Jersey Cattle Association at 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 on or before January 15, 2011. JERSEY JOURNAL
ORGANIZATION NEWS
Summary of November AJCA, NAJ Board Meetings
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he Board of Directors of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) met November 4 and 5, 2010 at the Hilton Garden Inn Airport, Louisville, Ky. Actions taken are reported below. Finances. Financial statements for the AJCA and National All-Jersey Inc. and Subsidiary, All-Jersey Sales Corporation (Jersey Marketing Service) were reviewed. Through nine months, the AJCA reported revenues of $2,072,886 and expenditures of $1,949,191. NAJ reported revenues of $496,248 versus expenditures of $408,292. JMS revenues were $200,650; expenditures were $327,623. Net income through September 30 for all organizations was $62,178. Balanced budgets for 2011 were approved. The AJCA budget was based on 96,000 registrations, 18,000 transfers, 136,000 cows enrolled on all performance programs, 150,000 JerseyTags, and 523 pages of paid advertising in Jersey Journal. Total AJCA revenues for 2011 were budgeted at $2,938,031 against expenditures of $2,935,758. The NAJ budget was based upon 1,000 Equity investors and JMS sale management revenue (private treaty, online listings and public auction) totaling $448,000. Budgeted revenues for NAJ-AJSC were $1,138,625, with budgeted expenditures of $1,098,695. Market values of investments on September 30 were: Building Fund, $917,492; Investment Trust, $638,138; Scholarship and other funds, $417,722; Jersey Youth Academy, $78,035; and AJCC Research Foundation, $1,438,544. The Investment Advisory Committee met with investment managers on November 9 to discuss current portfolios and future investment strategies. Genotyping. As of November 1, the AJCA had processed 3,392 orders for 3K tests from 208 customers. As of November 2, 3,609 genomic evaluations, including 2,501 3K evaluations, had been received from the Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory (AIPL). It was noted that at its October 27 meeting, the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding unanimously approved AIPL’s recommendation to make 3K genomic evaluations official effective with the December run. AJCA performance documents now include labels to identify the source of genomic information as follows: GT3K,
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genotyped using the low density chip; GT50K, genotyped using Bovine SNP50 chip; and GTHD, genotyped using high density chip. Separate reports will be produced for herd average Jersey Performance IndexTM and herd average genomic JPI (GJPI) using the same qualifying criteria, until traditional and genomic evaluations are reported on comparable basis. P-level rankings for the GJPI of daughters of genotyped females will be adjusted to provide equitable comparison to the traditional JPI of heifers born in the same year. For genotyping orders placed through the AJCA, the price for 3K tests effective October 1 is $30.00 per animal in REAP herds, and $40.00 for all others. The price for 50K testing has also been reduced, to $150 for REAP herds, and $165 for all others. Regional Shows. Allocations for 2011 were approved as follows: • The All American Jersey Shows: $5,000 to be divided equally among junior exhibitors, and $2,000 for open show state herd travel money; • Western National Junior Show: $1,000 for direct expenses, plus $750 to be divided equally to qualified junior exhibitors; and • $1,000 to increase premiums paid to junior exhibitors at the Central National Jersey Show (World Dairy Expo, Madison, Wis.) and Mid-Atlantic Regional Show (All-American Dairy Show, Harrisburg, Pa.). Support is contingent upon adoption and enforcement of the PDCA Show Ring Code of Ethics by show management, with all cows subject to ultrasound and milk sample testing. Also, all animals must be recorded in the AJCA Herd Register (having GR or HR status) or have registry status of 75% or greater with Jersey Canada. Information and Promotion. AJCAproduced webinars will be recorded and promotional video clips archived for viewing on demand. Programs from “This Week in Jersey Genomics” and a webinar for potential applicants to Jersey Youth Academy are the first posted (see www. usjersey.com/News/webinars.htm#TWJG). Appointments. Eric Silva, Beaver, Ore., was appointed to a five-year term on the AJCA Type Advisory Committee.
Associate chairs for the 2011 All American planning committees are Jim Quist, Fresno, Calif., sale; Josh Gordon, Warsaw, Ind., open show; Brooke Powers, Richmond, Ky., futurity; and Wesley Blankenship, Jackson, Tenn., junior activities.
National All-Jersey Inc. The Board of Directors of National AllJersey Inc. met November 5 in Louisville. It was reported that the USDA Dairy Industry Advisory Committee received the FAPRI analysis on the effect of adopting California fluid milk standards in September, and will begin drafting its recommendations in December. Strategy for building support for higher minimum standards legislation was discussed at length. Key actions will include energizing producer groups beyond the core group of NAJ, American Farm Bureau Federation, Northeast Dairy Farmers Cooperatives and Western United Dairymen; developing an educational campaign for members of Congress based on both the positive nutrition story and calcium crisis; and involving nutrition and hunger advocacy groups. The Board voted to endorse a proposal for permanent estate tax relief, calling for raising the exemption to no less than $5 million per person; the exemption to be indexed to inflation; reducing the top rate to no more than 35%; providing for spousal transfers; and including stepped-up basis. Jersey Marketing Service reported gross sales of $4.7 million through October 16 on 3,681 live animals, for an average price per lot of $1,278.85. Funds were approved to develop a high-quality online auction service, to provide more efficient service to buyers and sellers consistent with existing JMS marketing policies. Tentative deployment is mid-February, 2011.
Next Meetings The next regular meeting of the Boards will be March 11-13, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio. Committees for The 59th All American Show & Sale will meet March 13. The Annual Meeting of National AllJersey Inc. will be held June 23 in Wisconsin Dells, Wis., with the AJCA Annual Meeting scheduled for June 24. Deadlines for President and Director nomination petitions to be filed with the Executive Secretary are April 20 for AJCA, and April 24 for NAJ. JERSEY JOURNAL
February 1 is Deadline for 2011 Stout Experience High school graduates who have a strong desire to pursue a career in managing and/ or marketing Registered Jersey™ cattle are encouraged to apply for the 2011 Fred Stout Experience awards. The awards are presented annually in memory of Fred J. Stout Sr., Mt. Carmel, Ill., a lifelong Jersey breeder and member of the Jersey Marketing Service staff from 1978 to 1997 who believed that the best learning experiences happen in the everyday world. Two awards will be offered: (1) a minimum 10-week summer marketing internship with Jersey Marketing Service, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and (2) a minimum 10-week on-farm, structured internship in Jersey herd management. To apply, specify which experience (marketing internship, on-farm internship) is preferred, or indicate if you are interested in both opportunities. Submit a one-page résumé listing previous work experience, skills and other qualifications, plus a separate cover letter stating your ambitions, goals and career aspirations, including plans for achieving them. The letter must also explain how and why the Fred Stout Experience will be of benefit in achieving
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future goals. A summary of involvement with and interest in Registered Jersey™ cattle is required. Two letters of support are required, one from an active breeder of Registered Jersey™ cattle, excluding immediate family members; and the other from a teacher, mentor or past employer. These must be mailed directly by the supporters to the AJCA office. Applications and letters of support must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2011 and addressed to Fred Stout Experience, American Jersey Cattle Association, 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 430682362. They may be sent by email to info@ usjersey.com. Previous recipients of the Fred Stout Experience Award are Tara Bohnert, Illinois (2003), Allison Waggoner, South Carolina (2004), Dan Bauer, Wisconsin (2005), Aaron Horst, Pennsylvania (2006), Jacob Pieper, Maryland (2007), Katie Albaugh, Maryland (2008), Brady Core, Kentucky (2009), and Kim Wilson, Missouri and Ivy Roberts, Florida (2010). Financial support is provided by a permanent endowment created in 2001 by friends and colleagues of Fred Stout. For more information on the Fred Stout Experience, contact Dr. Cherie L. Bayer, AJCA Director of Development, at email
cbayer@usjersey.com or phone (614) 3224456.
Order Journal Bound Volumes By March 1
Complete sets of the 12 issues of the Jersey Journal published in 2010 will be bound into a one-volume book format. This provides a convenient and permanent method of preserving all issues published during the year. A limited number of bound volumes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The volume costs $90.00 shipped surface mail in the U.S. and $100.00 (U.S. funds) shipped surface mail to addresses outside the U.S. Orders must be placed before March 1, 2011, with the Jersey Journal, 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2362. Orders will also be accepted by phoning 614/861-4472, or by email request to jjsubs@usjersey.com.
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Ohio Fall Sale Average Up from 2009
If attendance is any indication, the Ohio Fall Production Sale is becoming extremely popular with buyers of Registered Jersey cattle. Potential buyers packed the show arena at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Wooster, Ohio, and bids poured in from absentee buyers across the country. Every single catalog had been spoken for. With an additional 25 lots this year, dairy producers are counting on this venue as a place to secure quick, quality fall milk in the form of milking cows and close-up springers. The 143 lots sold on October 16 for an average of $1,246.33—up $65 over last year—and a gross of $178,225. Thirty-seven buyers from eight states as far west as Oklahoma and as far south as Alabama made purchases. Number
Sale Analysis
Avg. Price Total Value
48 Cows, two years and over 2 under 3 mos., s.w.d. 90 Bred heifers 10 1st Trimester 47 2nd Trimester 33 3rd Trimester 4 Open yearlings 1 Heifer calf 143 Lots Median price
$1,360.94 250.00 1,216.39 805.00 1,101.06 1,505.30 631.25 400.00
$65,325 500 109,475 8,050 51,750 49,675 2,525 400
$1,246.33 $178,225 $1,125.00
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Todd Woodruff
When auctioneer Todd Woodruff’s gavel fell, it was Bachelor Farms of Angola, Ind., that had the final bid of $2,900 on the high seller of the day—Shell Ray Gover Daffy. The blue-ribbon winner of the senior two-year-old class at the 2010 Ohio State Fair Junior Show is sired by Griffens Governor-ET, GJPI +1. She sold fresh in early June and bred to Avonlea Rosewood Kobalt-ET, GJPI +6, in mid-August. In addition to standing first as a firstcalf heifer, “Daffy” placed second in the intermediate heifer calf classes at both the open and junior shows at the Ohio State Fair in 2008 and was named All-Ohio Winter Calf the same year. Her dam is sired by Piedmont Nadine Extreme-ET, JPI -233, and her grandam is a Very Good-82% daughter of Comfort Royal Alf-ET, GJPI +2. “Daffy” was consigned by ShellRay Jerseys, David, Shelley, Logan and Morgan Eades, Mechanicsburg, Ohio. Mark Dobbs, Hillsboro, Ohio, purchased the second and third high sellers—a pair of third-trimester bred heifers due in November. For $2,200, Dobbs chose Woodruffs Piranha Teresa. She is sired by Sil-Mist Piranha Vassel Vic-ET, PA JPI +82, and due to Schultz November 2010
Jevon Chili-P, GJPI +119. “Teresa” is backed by eight Very Good or Excellent dams with top production and longevity. Her dam is Very Good-86% and has a two lactation m.e. average of 18,078–736–585. Her grandam, Woodruffs Legion Matilda, is appraised Excellent-93% and has a best record of 4-2 305 20,060 4.9% 992 3.5% 695 102DCR. Her Excellent-90% third dam has eight completed lactations and made 17,620 lbs. milk, 824 lbs. fat and 619 lbs. protein at 9-0. Her fourth dam is Very Good-87% and made 16,290 lbs. milk, 887 lbs. fat and 685 lbs. protein at 7-3. Her next four dams are also Very
Good or Excellent. “Teresa” was consigned by Max and Yvonne Woodruff, Urbana, Ohio. Dobbs purchased the third high seller, Circlehawk Geronimo Nora Rosa, for $2,050. She is sired by C-Bar Hallmark Geronimo, GJPI +70, and due to Richies Jace TBone A364, GJPI +130. Her dam is sired by Sunset Canyon Mecca-ET, GJPI +54, and has an m.e. average of 18,919–1,062–658 on two lactations. Her Very Good-84% grandam has an m.e. of 18,688–1,119–729 on one record and is sired by Long Distance Barber Barkly, (continued to page 42)
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Ohio Fall Production Sale (continued from page 41)
GJPI +28. “Nora Rosa” was consigned by Philip H. Myers, Louisville, Ohio. Another consignment of Shell-Ray Jerseys brought the fourth high price of the sale. Shell Ray Giller Haley-Twin sold for $2,000 to Luke Mattevi of Lisbon, Ohio. The daughter of Shamrock Giller, JPI -230, is due to Shell Ray Ammunition Marvehl, PA JPI -160, in mid-February. She placed fifth in the intermediate yearling class at the Spring Dairy Expo Junior Show in 2010. George H. McKee, Faunsdale, Ala., was the volume buyer, selecting 20 head for $20,075. Mark and Shannon Gardner, Dayton, Pa., purchased nine lots for $14,500 and Mark Dobbs took home eight head for $14,050. Sales $1,500 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Bachelor Farms, Angola, Ind. Shell Ray Gover Daffy, cow 2 yrs................................. $2,900 (Shell-Ray Jerseys, David, Shelley, Logan and Morgan Eades, Mechanicsburg, Ohio) Mark Dobbs, Hillsboro, Ohio Woodruffs Piranha Teresa, bred heifer 2 yrs.................. 2,200 (Max and Yvonne Woodruff, Urbana, Ohio) Circlehawk Geronimo Nora Rosa, bred heifer 2 yrs...... 2,050 (Philip H. Myers, Louisville, Ohio) Circlehawk Jacnto Paisley Sahara, bred heifer 20 mos..1,850 (Philip H. Myers) Circlehawk Jacinto Lizzie Rona, bred heifer 2 yrs......... 1,800 (Philip H. Myers) FVF Monster Starship, bred heifer 22 mos.................... 1,800 (Neal Smith, Reynoldsburg, Ohio) Buttercrest Brazo Glow, bred heifer 2 yrs...................... 1,550 (Cooperrider and Sons, Croton, Ohio) Woodruffs Piranha Teri, bred heifer 2 yrs....................... 1,500 (Max and Yvonne Woodruff) Luke Mattevi, Lisbon, Ohio Shell Ray Giller Haley-Twin, bred heifer 22 mos............ 2,000 (Shell-Ray Jerseys, David,Shelley, Logan and Morgan Eades)
Entourage LC Wish Upon A Star-ET, bred heifer 22 mos. .................................................................................. 1,600 (Ohio Jersey Breeders Association, Urbana, Ohio) Mark and Shannon Gardner, Dayton, Pa. Circlehawk Lex Linnea Rhythm, bred heifer 21 mos..... 1,950 (Philip H. Myers) Buttercrest Geronimo Zephyr, bred heifer 23 mos......... 1,950 (Cooperrider and Sons) Cantendo Vegas Ameena-Twin, cow 2 yrs.................... 1,750 (Thomas E. Noyes and Family, Wooster, Ohio) Columbus Impuls White, cow 2 yrs................................ 1,700 (Christopher T. Curtis, Corry, Pa.) Circlehawk Iatola Pacer Sammie, bred heifer 19 mos... 1,700 (Philip H. Myers) Columbus Gatorade Beulah, cow 3 yrs......................... 1,500 (Christopher T. Curtis) Spahr Jersey Farm, Findlay, Ohio Buttercrest Forge Florist, bred heifer 22 mos................ 1,950 (Cooperrider and Sons) Columbus Mariner Gigi, bred heifer 2 yrs...................... 1,800 (Colby Vanderhoof, Meadville, Pa.) Sean A. Sauer, Wellington, Ohio Columbus Abe Marcie, cow 2 yrs................................... 1,800 (Christopher T. Curtis) Grazeland Jacinto Shiver, cow 2 yrs.............................. 1,750 (Russell and Cheryl King, Creston, Ohio) Columbus Artist Zippy, cow 2 yrs................................... 1,700 (Christopher T. Curtis) OA Cantendo Geronimo Allure, cow 2 yrs..................... 1,700 (Thomas E. Noyes and Family) Grazeland Smartbull Graceful, cow 2 yrs...................... 1,600 (Brandon R. King, Creston, Ohio) Don and Lydia Turner and Ted and Diane Smart and Family, Shelbyville, Ky. Shell Ray Affirm Priscilla, bred heifer 2 yrs.................... 1,800 (Shell-Ray Jerseys, Mechanicsburg, Ohio) Samuel A. Bok, Defiance, Ohio Grazeland Impuls Jamonica, cow 2 yrs......................... 1,750 (Russell and Cheryl King, Creston, Ohio) Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio Circlehawk Action Luvie Ruble, bred heifer 23 mos...... 1,750
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(Philip H. Myers) Circlehawk Jace Nannette Sandy, bred heifer 19 mos.. 1,500 (Philip H. Myers) Kenny J. Manion, Scottsville, Ky. Shell Ray Duaiseoir Mable, cow 4 yrs............................ 1,700 (David and Shelley Eades, Mechanicsburg, Ohio) Halligan Enterprises, Bushnell, Neb. Circlehawk Juan Katrina Rochelle, bred heifer 2 yrs..... 1,650 (Philip H. Myers) Woodruffs Brazo Tessa, bred heifer 2 yrs...................... 1,500 (Max and Yvonne Woodruff, Urbana, Ohio) Benjamin Rohrer, Orrville, Ohio Woodruffs Brazo Paula, cow 4 yrs................................. 1,650 (Max and Yvonne Woodruff) Clear View Jerseys and Brittany Ashcraft and Family, Orient, Ohio Bridon GC Spring-ET, cow 5 yrs.................................... 1,625 (Ohio Jersey Breeders Association) Kyle and Jenny Bernhard, Shiloh, Ohio Blade Bertha Collete, cow 4 yrs..................................... 1,600 (Scott Family Jerseys, Malta, Ohio) Buttercrest Jace Elaine, bred heifer 2 yrs...................... 1,550 (Cooperrider and Sons) Samuel Ickert, Mansfield, Ohio Hubbells Thunder Doe, cow 3 yrs.................................. 1,600 (Keith Hubbell and Family, Brownsville, Ind.) Michael Raber, Fredericksburg, Ohio Hubbells Brazo Shirley, cow 3 yrs.................................. 1,600 (Keith Hubbell and Family) Hubbells Magic Wendy, cow 3 yrs.................................. 1,600 (Keith Hubbell and Family) Leon Hesler Family, Winchester, Ohio Shell Ray Rocket Pop, cow 3 yrs................................... 1,550 (Shell-Ray Jerseys, Mechanicsburg, Ohio) Jody Williams, McConnelsville, Ohio Shell Ray Giller Hannah-Twin, bred heifer 22 mos........ 1,500 (Shell-Ray Jerseys, David, Shelley, Logan and Morgan Eades) Noah C. Yoder, Sugarcreek, Ohio Cantendo Jacinto Mistee, cow 2 yrs.............................. 1,500 (Thomas E. Noyes and Family, Wooster, Ohio)
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$20,000 High Seller for Midwest Fall Review
Three highly-regarded forces in the show world—Michael Heath, Ernie Kueffner and Terri Packard—came together to compile an offering of genetics backed by some of the tanbark trail’s leading ladies at the Midwest Fall Review on September 10, 2010. Fancy young cows with a proven track record commanded the premium prices of the day, including the high seller, who crossed the auction block at the Great Northern Sales Arena in Fond du Lac, Wis., for $20,000, and the second high seller, who brought $12,000.
Number
Sale Analysis
Avg. Price Total Value
41 Cows, two years and over 3 under 3 mos., s.w.d. 4 Bred heifers 15 Open yearlings 10 Heifer calves 70 Lots Median price
$2,986.59 $122,450 833.33 2,500 2,000.00 8,000 2,443.33 36,650 2,645.00 26,450 $2,800.71 $196,050 $1,850.00
Sale Management: Michael Heath, Ernie Kueffner, Terri Packard and Great Northern Sales Auctioneer: Jack Lomeo
An overall average of $2,800.71 was reported on the sale of 70 lots. The lion’s share of the offering was milking cows— 41 in all—which sold for an average of $2,986.59 and accounted for seven of the top 10 sellers. A member of the “Circus” cow family brought the high price of the day. The
Covington Jerseys Mike, Janice, Tim, Hannah & Titus Covington
Family Hill Comerica Chance-ET was the high seller at $20,000. The syndicate of Nate Chugg, Nicholas Kipp (left) and Joe Stanek bought out the partnership of Stanek, Kipp, Oberreich, Wussow and Spence. Chad Ryan is at the halter and Michael Heath, co-sale manager, and Jack Lomeo, auctioneer, are in the box. All photos courtesy Danielle Nauman.
Bridon Minister Seattle was purchased by the partnership of Michael Heath, left, and Scott Stanford for $12,000. “Seattle” was consigned by Berlesque Jerseys, represented by Mike Deaver, right. Also pictured are Austin Nauman, on the halter, and Jack Lomeo, auctioneer, in the box.
partnership of Nate Chugg, Nicholas Kipp and Joe Stanek, Hazel Green, Wis., bought out the partnership of Stanek, Kipp, Oberreich, Wussow and Spence, Reedsburg, Wis., when it placed the final bid of $20,000 on Family Hill Comerica Chance-ET. The senior two-year-old is sired by Bridon Remake Comerica-ET, GJPI -66, and calved in late June. She gave 52 lbs. milk on her first test and has a projected m.e. of 21,017–904–735 at 2-8. She placed second in her class at the Wisconsin State Jersey Show this summer. Her dam is Pleasant Nook F Prize Circus, one of just two living Jersey cows to be appraised Excellent-97%. “Circus” was tapped as National Grand Champion in 2003 and 2006 and Reserve National Grand Champion in 2005. She is also
a three-time Grand Champion of the Western National Jersey Show (2003, 2005 and 2006). She is sired by BoviLact First Prize-ET, JPI -56, and has five completed lactations—four of them over 21,600 lbs. milk, 1,030 lbs. fat and 760 lbs. protein. “Circus” has a maternal sister, Family Hill Rene Chantilly, that is appraised Excellent-94% and has a best record of 5-9 305 23,850 5.3% 1,253 3.8% 909 92DCR. Their dam is Excellent-91%. The partnership of Mike Heath and Scott Stanford, Westminster, Md., purchased the second high seller—Bridon Minister Seattle—with a bid of $12,000. The junior two-year-old is sired by SelectScott Minister-ET, GJPI -50, and sold fresh
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in late May. She has a projected m.e. of 21,843–1,005–755 at 2-2. Two of her maternal sisters are appraised Very Good in Canada. Their dam, Bridon SC Sonata, VG 88 (CAN), was Reserve All-Canadian Senior Two-Year-Old in 2007 and nominated All-Canadian Senior Three-Year-Old the following year. She has 18,620 lbs. milk, 917 lbs. fat and 725 lbs. protein at 2-11. Her grandam is VG 85 in Canada. Her third dam is J Imperial Sonata, EX 93 (CAN), who was named All-Canadian as a senior two-year-old in 1995 and Reserve All-Canadian as a five-year-old in 1998. “Sonata” placed first in the senior threeyear-old class at the Central National Jersey Show in 1996. She has a best record of 7-3 305 23,100 4.2% 1,000 3.7% 866 in Canada. “Seattle’s” fourth dam is EX 92 in Canada. She was consigned by Berlesque Jerseys, Edgerton, Wis. Kentucky Jersey breeders Jordan and Logan Elmore and Kenny Manion of Scottsville outlasted all other bidders and took home the third high seller for $7,800. The partnership purchased Edgebrook Shrek Caley, a Very Good-89% junior two-year-old sired by Edgebrook Amedeo Shrek, PA JPI -82. “Caley” calved in midJuly and then stood first in the senior twoyear-old class at the Iowa State Fair in August. She went on to place third in her class at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Jersey Show for her new owners. “Caley’s” dam is an Excellent-90% daughter of Avonlea Renaissance Kaptain-ET, GJPI -130. Her grandam is Excellent-92%; the next three dams are Excellent or Very Good. “Caley” was consigned by Gina Fisher and Mike and Brenda Dilly, Edgewood, Iowa. Two individuals crossed the auction block in Fond du Lac for $7,200 each. A syndicate of Wisconsin Jersey breeders— Matt, Phil, Beth and Hannah Linehan and Jerry Weiss of River Falls—placed the final bid on Lot 1, a member of the “Veronica” cow family. Their new purchase, Arethusa Socrates Valerie-ET, was born in April 2010 and is sired by Piedmont Prize Socrates, JPI -92. Her dam is the highly-decorated Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J, the other living Jersey cow that is appraised Excellent-97%. In 2004, “Veronica” was National Grand Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo. A year later, she was crowned Supreme Champion of the Pennsylvania december 2010
All-American Dairy Show and Grand Champion of the Central National Jersey Show. In 2006, she again earned the Supreme Champion title at the Pennsylvania All-American Dairy Show and then at World Dairy Expo a month later. This spring, the 11-year-old topped the class for cows with at least 100,000 lbs. milk lifetime at the New York Spring Carousel Show and was tapped as Reserve Grand Champion. “Veronica” has three records over 24,400 lbs. milk, 1,270 lbs. fat and 950 lbs. protein. She sent 15 sons to A.I. and has 17 Excellent daughters, eight of them are Excellent-92% or higher. She was selected to represent her sire, Sooner Centurion-ET, GJPI +2, in “The Art of Fine Breeding” contest in 2008. “Valerie” was consigned by Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn. Jordan and Logan Elmore and Kenny Manion purchased the other lot to sell for $7,200. The partnership selected Payneside SG Visa. The Very Good-89% senior three-year-old is sired by Shamrock Giller, JPI -230. She freshened with her second calf in late May and sold short bred to Arethusa Verbatim Response-ET, PA JPI -49. “Visa” was first place senior twoyear-old at the New York State Fair and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Jersey Show in 2009. She stood second in the senior three-year-old class at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Jersey Show this fall for the Elmore-Manion partnership. Her dam, Payneside Laser Veda, is VG 86 in Canada and has a best record of 6-4
305 17,749 4.8% 855 4.4% 787. “Veda” is a maternal sister to the grandam of Indiana Veda, who was tapped as Grand Champion of both the open and junior shows at the Ohio State Fair in 2010. “Visa’s” grandam is VG 85 in Canada. Her third dam is GP 81 and made 19,261 lbs. milk, 823 lbs. fat and 664 lbs. protein at 4-5. Her fourth dam is EX 92 in Canada. “Visa” was consigned by Purple Fever Cattle Co. and Michael Heath, Lowville, N.Y. Jersey breeders from eight states consigned animals to the sale. Buyers from 15 states across the country made purchases. Sales $2,500 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Nate Chugg, Nicholas Kipp and Joe Stanek, Hazel Green, Wis. Family Hill Comerica Chance-ET, cow 2 yrs.............. $20,000 (Stanek, Kipp, Oberreich, Wussow and Spence, Reedsburg, Wis.) Mike Heath and Scott Stanford, Westminster, Md. Bridon Minister Seattle-ET, cow 2 yrs.......................... 12,000 (Berlesque Jerseys, Edgerton, Wis.) Jordan and Logan Elmore and Kenny Manion, Scottsville, Ky. Edgebrook Shrek Caley, cow 3 yrs................................ 7,800 (Gina Fisher and Mike and Brenda Dilly, Edgewood, Iowa) Payneside SG Visa, cow 3 yrs....................................... 7,200 (Purple Fever Cattle Co. and Michael Heath, Lowville, N.Y.) Matt, Phil, Beth and Hannah Linehan and Jerry Weiss, River Falls, Wis. Arethusa Socrates Valerie-ET, heifer calf 5 mos............ 7,200 (Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn.) Jacob and Nicholas Kipp, Hazel Green, Wis. Woodmohr Divine Lolly, cow 2 yrs. ............................... 6,000 (Woodmohr Jerseys, Bloomer, Wis.) Jordan and Whitney Ebert, Algoma, Wis. Purple Fever Governor CC, open yearling 13 mos. . .... 5,300 (Purple Fever Cattle Co., Lowville, N.Y.) Nelson Farm, Dassel, Minn. Bridon Furor Virginia-ET, bred heifer 2 yrs. . ................. 4,800 (Mike and Sheryl Deaver, Edgerton, Wis.) Audrey and Hayley Souza, Milbank, S.D. Arethusa Signature Verona-ET, cow 3 yrs. ................... 4,300 (Arethusa Farm) Dante Carpenter, Russell Springs, Ky. Advancer Rocket Omi, cow 3 yrs. ................................. 4,300 (continued to page 49)
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Midwest Fall Review Sale (continued from page 47) (Bradley B. and Duane H. Midtling, Wilson, Wis.) Sheryl A. Deaver, Edgerton, Wis. Berlesque Beelieve, heifer calf 3 mos. .......................... 4,200 (Denise Riddle and Sheryl Deaver, Edgerton, Wis.) Pine Haven Macy, open yearling 13 mos. . ................... 3,000 (Berlesque Jerseys) Frank and Carol Borba and Frank and Diane Borba, Modesto, Calif. Budjon Sultan Sookie, open yearling 15 mos. .............. 3,900 (Sophie Syndicate, Modesto, Calif.) Multi Rose Jerseys Inc., Rock Rapids, Iowa Chilli Comerica Conqueso-ET, cow 2 yrs. . ................... 3,600 (Devin Ehrhardt and Michael Heath, Baldwin, Md.) Carrie Ritschard, Monroe, Wis. Edgebrook Superior Season, cow 3 yrs. ...................... 3,600 (Purple Fever Cattle Co.) Natalie and Wade Kessenich, de Forest, Wis. Elliotts Comerica Nanette, open yearling 13 mos. . ...... 3,500 (Ernest W. Kueffner, Boonsboro, Md.) Berlesque Jerseys, Edgerton, Wis. Gretz Remake Missy-ET, heifer calf 9 mos. . ................ 3,400 (Mike and Sheryl Deaver) Susan M. Green, Elsie, Mich. Avonlea View of Arcadia, open yearling 13 mos. . ........ 3,200 (Wayne and Allen Stiles and Michael Heath, Westminster, Md.) Purple Fever Cattle Co., Michael Heath and Dustin Schirm, Lowville, N.Y. Aces-Hi Barbaro Ellie May, open yearling 15 mos. . ..... 2,850 (Brody Brand, Dalhart, Texas) Chris, Allen and Rachel DeLoye, Fort Loramie, Ohio Kipps F Star, heifer calf 9 mos. ..................................... 2,800 (Richard P. Kipp, Viroqua, Wis.) Joseph Allen, Panton, Vt. Ratliff Minister Kristy-ET, heifer calf 10 mos. ................ 2,600 (Mike and Sheryl Deaver) Matt and Hanna Linehan and Tony Linehan, River Falls, Wis. Townside Sambo Popsicle, open yearling 14 mos. ...... 2,600 (Duane H. Midtling, Wilson, Wis.) Jerald M. Stewart, Cohocton, N.Y. Family Hill Ressurect Dellia, cow 3 yrs. ........................ 2,500 (Jacob and Nicholas Kipp and Hannah and Matthew Linehan, Hazel Green, Wis.) Aaron White, Columbia Crossroads, Pa. Iatola Centurion Crissy, cow 3 yrs. . .............................. 2,500 (Jacob and Nicholas Kipp and Hannah and Matthew Linehan) Nina Koster, Comanche, Texas Aces-Hi Nevada Mars, open yearling 13 mos. ............. 2,500 (Dustin Schirm and Joe Brand, Dalhart, Texas) Michael Heath, Westminster, Md. Ourway Furor Leah, cow 2 yrs. ..................................... 2,500 (Purple Fever and Peggy Bennett, Lowville, N.Y.)
Show News Nebraska State Fair Jersey Show
The Nebraska State Fair Jersey Show was held on August 28, 2010, at the Nebraska State Fairgrounds in Grand Island, Neb. Darrel Rennich, Bruce, S.D., judged the 24 head of Registered Jerseys. Taking home the Senior Champion, Grand Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion honors was the first place fouryear-old cow, R&S Sultan Dawn, exhibited by Richard Groves and Sherry, Stephen and Cody Schniedermeyer, Skidmore, Mo. They also earned Reserve Senior Champion and Reserve Grand Champion laurels for the winning junior two-year-old cow, R&S Minister Jo. In the heifer show, Leah Estrela, Saint Libory, took home the Junior Champion banner for her junior yearling, Le-Star Blackstone Lacey. Sunny Grove Signature Susan, exhibited by Groves and Schniedermeyer, was named Reserve Junior Champion of the show after winning the summer yearling class. december 2010
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July 22-23, 2010, Michigan State University, East Lansing Robert Jarrell, Corbyville, Ontario, judge 128 shown Intermediate and Grand Champion female—Partee at Budjon Liberty-ET, Greta Koebel, Three Oaks Reserve Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion female—TJ Classic Moment Blitz, Madison E. Moyer, Caro Senior Champion female—Gadget Jade of Edgebrook, Tera Koebel, Three Oaks Reserve Senior Champion female—JBL Andrews Jingle Bell, John and Brenda Lewis and Family, Jerome Junior Champion female—PM Minister Lea, Tera Koebel, Three Oaks, Reserve Junior Champion female—JLB Barts C Lynn, Mary Costigan, Coopersville Grand Champion bull—CJ Sprinkle ASA Lazlo, Margie J. Crabtree, Addison Reserve Grand Champion bull—Penn Marie Mark, Timothy R. Place, Perry
Gadget Jade of Edgebrook 1st 4-yr.-old cow Senior Champion
Class Winners Bull calf (1 shown) 1. Penn Marie Mark (S: Netherhall Methusela Pen, D: Elanel Spow Glow Marie-P), Timothy R. Place, Perry, res. gr. champ. bull Yearling bull (2 shown) 1. CJ Sprinkle Asa Lazlo (S: CJ Adellas Tiger Asa, D: CJ Perimiter Lurain Sprinkle), Margie J. Crabtree, Addison, gr. champ. bull Junior heifer calf (8 shown) 1. Cloverfield Edwin Kara, Craig A. Martin, Olivet 2. Renmoor Keeper Miss Judy, Bruce R. Rendon, Lake City 3. Shan-Mar Peaches-ET, Skylar and Stoney Buell, Carleton Intermediate heifer calf (9 shown) 1. Cloverfield Edwin Twinker, Craig A. Martin 2. Stevencrest Iacocca Scarlett, Shaun D. and Betty Hyde, Morley 3. JVB Red Hot Furor Trilby, Skylar and Stoney Buell Senior heifer calf (15 shown) 1. Misty Morn-HMF Excite Paris, Heather Fry, Blanchard 2. Maple Ridge Iatola Image, Susan M. Green, Elsie 3. Cloverfield Edwin Giovana, Craig A. Martin Summer yearling (10 shown) 1. JLB Barts C Lynn (S: JVB Red Hot Bertram-ET, D: JLB Dans C Lynn), Mary Costigan, Coopersville, res. jr. champ. 2. Renfield Edwin Busty, Bruce Rendon and Craig Martin, Olivet 3. JVB Red Hot Iatola Margy, Skylar and Stoney Buell Junior yearling heifer (14 shown) 1. PM Minister Lea (S: Select-Scott Minister-ET, D: PM Wis Lindsey), Tera Koebel, Three Oaks, jr. champ. 2. Huronia Keeper Nettie 7W, Bruce R. Rendon, Lake City 3. JDB Mischief of Hy-Life, John and Dorothy Bowman and Family, Addison Intermediate yearling heifer (5 shown) 1. Cloverfield Edwin Barlow Girl, Craig A. Martin
2. Cloverfield Centurion Ellie May-ET, Craig A. Martin 3. JVB Red Hot Whistler Foxy, Skylar and Stoney Buell Senior yearling heifer (5 shown) 1. Stevencrest AA Danny, Sadie Green, Elsie 2. Cloverfield Every Little Thing-ET, Craig A. Martin 3. Bachelors Iatola Glisten, Thistle Dew Jerseys, Vassar Junior 2-yr.-old cow (8 shown) 1. Cloverfield Sultan Kazoo, Craig A. Martin, 1st best udder 2. Misty Morn Mini Cupcake, Gail L. and Cathy M. Fry, Blanchard 3. MVD C S Dandy Babe, Danielle M. Adams, Clinton Senior 2-yr.-old cow (7 show) 1. Miss Sambo Black Gold, Jean and Craig Martin, Olivet, 1st best udder 2. CRD-Iatola Tapper, Madison E. Moyer, Caro 3. Blackview Comerica Dynamite, Amber Anne Black, Howard City Futurity (15 shown) 1. JVB Red Hot Roberto Jav, Jim and Janet VanBuskirk and Family, Carleton, 1st best udder 2. Renmoor Kepper Glitter, Bruce Rendon and Craig Martin 3. JBL Laser Chers Clair, John and Brenda Lewis and Family, Jerome Junior 3-yr.-old cow (8 shown) 1. TJ Classic Moment Blitz (S: WF Centurn Seize the Moment-ET, D: TJ Classic JW Babe), Madison E. Moyer, 1st best udder, res. int. and res. gr. champ. 2. Renmoor Keeper Glitter, Bruce Rendon and Craig Martin 3. JBL Laser Chers Clair, John and Brenda Lewis and Family Senior 3-yr.-old cow (11 shown) 1. Partee at Budjon Liberty-ET (S: Piedmont Nadine Furor, D: Homeridge F P Lisa 2), Greta Koebel, Three Oaks, best udder of show, int., gr. and sup. champ. 2. JVB Red Hot Roberto Jav, Jim and Janet VanBuskirk and Family
PM Minister Lea 1st Junior yearling heifer Junior Champion 3. Underground PT Mamie-ET, Craig A. Martin 4-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. Gadget Jade of Edgebrook (S: Giprat Belles Jade-ET, D: Jamaica Gidget of Edgebrook), Tera Koebel, sr. champ 2. JBL Andrews Jingle Bell (S: Counciller Anndee Andrew, D: JBL Blaze Jazz Jingle), John and Brenda Lewis and Family, 1st best udder, res. sr. champ. 3. CJ Murrells Milli Mazie, Margie J. and Jennifer A. Crabtree, Addison 5-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. MRJ Rockets Summer Girl, Breview Jerseys, Walnutdale Farms and Tumbleweed Jerseys, Lowell 2. JBL Andrew Trixies Tracy, John and Brenda Lewis and Family, 1st best udder 3. Iho DD Leila, Craig A. Martin Aged cow (5 shown) 1. Cloverfield Big Time Zinnia, Craig A. Martin, best udder 2. JVB Red Hot Jaces Jullie, Jim and Janet VanBuskirk, overall production award 3. Furors Pecan of CFJ, Heather Fry (continued to page 54)
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res. gr. champ. 2. CJ Millies Juan Marlee (S: Lesters Golden Juan, D: CJ Sukkis Expo Millenna), Jennifer A. Crabtree, Addison, res. sr. champ. Aged cow (3 shown) CJ Sukkis Expo Millenna, Jennifer A. Crabtree Junior best three females (4 shown) Skylar Paige Buell
TJ Classic Moment Blitz was named Grand Champion for Madison E. Moyer, Caro, at the All Michigan Jersey Show on July 22-23, 2010. Gadget Jade of Edgebrook, shown by Tera Koebel, Three Oaks, was named Reserve Grand Champion. Robert Jarrell, Corbyville, Ontario, judged the 47 Registered Jerseys shown in East Lansing, Mich. Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (2 shown) MKJ Myias Asa Meeka, Kylie Miller, Addison Intermediate heifer calf (4 shown) MVD Vindications Makayla, Danielle M. Adams, Clinton Senior heifer calf (6 shown) JVB Red Hot Sultan Windy (S: SHF Centurion Sultan, D: Memo Breezy of Smart), Skylar Paige Buell, Carleton, res. jr. champ. Summer yearling heifer (4 shown) Buells Ace Tawny, Skylar Paige Buell Junior yearling heifer (9 shown) PM Minister Lea (S: Select-Scott Minister-ET, D: PM Wis Lindsey), Tera Koebel, Three Oaks, jr. champ. Intermediate yearling heifer (1 shown) Hy-Capacity Deacon Flora-P-Twin, Angie Alvarado, Ravenna Senior yearling heifer (1 shown) Hapalson Restore Honeybun, Cole Provoast, Prescott Junior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) MVD C S Dandy Babe, Danielle M. Adams, Clinton Senior 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown) CRD-Iatola Tapper (S: SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, D: CRD Flight Snapper), Madison E. Moyer, Caro, res. int. champ. Futurity (6 shown) JLB Rascals Be Bop Bopper, Britney A. Lewis, Jerome Junior 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) TJ Classic Moment Blitz (S: WF Centurn Seize the Moment-ET, D: TJ Classic JW Babe), Madison E. Moyer, int. and gr. champ.
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Show News National Cattle Congress 100th Anniversary Junior Show The National Cattle Congress 100th Anniversary Junior Jersey Show was held September 17, 2010, in Waterloo, Iowa. Gary Estes, Rogersville, Mo., judged the 26 head of Registered Jerseys. Taking home the Senior Champion and Grand Champion honors was the first place four-year-old cow, Schulte Bros Vin Glamour Girl, exhibited by Mitch Schulte, Watkins, Iowa. Earning the Reserve Senior Champion and Reserve Grand Champion titles was Riley Minty Marla, the second place cow in the fouryear-old class. “Marla” was exhibited by Damien Mikkelson, Viroqua, Wis. Intermediate Champion laurels went to the winning junior three-year-old cow, Paule-View Giller Sabrina, exhibited by Andy Ripp, Dimock, S.D. Maple Lawn Furor Farra, the first place junior two-year-old, was named Reserve Intermediate Champion for Mary Holtz, Maquoketa, Iowa. In the heifer show, Connor K. Erbsen, Lanark, Ill., took home the Junior Champion banner for his senior yearling heifer, Erbacres Annabelle. Selin Tequila Coffee, exhibited by Austin Nauman, Viroqua, Wis., was named Reserve Junior Champion of the show after winning the senior heifer calf class.
Riley Minty Marla 2nd Four-year-old cow Res. Senior and Res. Grand Champion
Selin Tequila Coffee 1st Senior heifer calf Reserve Junior Champion
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Erbacres Annabelle 1st Senior yearling heifer Junior Champion
Dry cow (5 shown) 1. Rock Ella SD Lacey, Bruce Rendon and Craig Martin 2. Hillacres Savannah Saratoga, Mapleview Dairy, Clinton 3. Stevencrest Sage Magic, Timothy R. Place, Perry Junior best three females (9 shown) 1. Craig A. Martin 2. Susan M. Green 3. Renmoor Jerseys Senior best three females (4 shown) 1. Jim VanBuskirk, Carleton 2. Tim Place 3. Jennifer Crabtree Dam and daughter (10 shown) 1. Jennifer Crabtree 2. Angie Alvarado and Rosemary Norman, Ravenna 3. Taylor Fuhrman, Perry Produce of dam (5 shown) 1. Kylie Miller, Addison 2. Jennifer Crabtree 3. Jim VanBuskirk Dairy herd (3 shown) 1. Jim VanBuskirk 2. Timothy Place
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Bull calf (1 shown) 1. Bridon Titan (Bridon Ren Glacier, D: Nabdon Pre Tiny), Nabholz Farms, West Union, Iowa, gr. champ. Junior heifer calf (6 shown) 1. KCJF Shockers Myth, Brittany Core, Salvisa, Ky.
2. Arthuracres Remake Nattie, Brad and Brian Arthur and James Michels, Maynard, Iowa Intermediate heifer calf (8 shown) 1. Schulte Bros Go Google Me-ET (S: Bridon Remake Comerica-ET, D: Mi Wil Deluxe Gorgeous), Elginvue Farms, Todd Searles and Eduardo Garcia, Arlington, Minn., res. jr. champ. 2. Townside Sultan Elberta, Jodi Holt, Columbus, Wis. Senior heifer calf (7 shown) 1. Nabholz Sultan Sue-ET, Elron Farms, Lost Nation, Iowa 2. Selin Tequila Coffee, John Selin and Austin Nauman, Viroqua, Wis. Summer yearling heifer (3 shown) 1. Edgebrook Jackknife Silver, Megan and Ashley Bushman and Mike and Brenda Dilly, Montour, Iowa 2. Jackknife Heather of Edgebrook, Mike and Julie Hemp and Patty Dilly, Chebanse, Ill. Junior yearling heifer (3 shown) 1. Exels Carrier Polly 2109 (S: BW Carrier-ET, D: Exels Elton Piliki 1680), Gene Iager and Craig Walton, Carlisle, Pa., jr. champ. and sup. jr. champ. 2. Freeman-Holtz Razzel, Richard Freeman and Jeff and Lisa Holtz, Maquoketa, Iowa Senior yearling heifer (5 shown) 1. Erbacres Annabelle, Connor K. Erbsen, Lanark, Ill. 2. Delilah Justice of Edgebrook, Kyle Demmer, Peosta, Iowa Milking senior yearling (1 shown) 1. Nabrook Miss Madison, Randy Drinkall and Family and Bob Hart, Rushford, Minn. Junior 2-yr.-old cow (7 shown) 1. Schulte Bros Co Grammy (S: Bridon Remake Comerica-ET, D: Schulte Bros Vin Glamour Girl), Yarrabee Cows LLC, Brooklyn, Iowa, res. int. champ. 2. Woodmohr Divine Lolly, Jacob and Nicholas Kipp, Hazel Green, Wis. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Hard Core Jamaica Flash, Yarrabee Cows LLC 2. Schulte Bros Glamorous-ET, Haven Maid Dairy, Melba, Idaho Junior 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Lazy M Valiant Izzy (S: Elliotts SD Valiant-ET, D: Grazland Deans Irene), Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., int. and gr. champ. 2. Paule-View Giller Sabrina, Andy, Ryan and Kelly Ripp and Suton Paulson, Dimock, S.D. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Freedom Alicia Ann, Elmdale Jersey Far m, Pinckneyville, Ill. 2. Charlyn Suspect Ammereto, Megan and Ashley Bushman and Mike and Brenda Dilly 4-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Schulte Bros Vin Glamour Girl (S: Vindication, D: Mi Wil Deluxe Gorgeous), Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte, Watkins, Iowa, res. sr. champ. 2. Riley Minty Marla, Damien Mikkelson, Viroqua, Wis.
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KCJF Shockers Myth 1st Junior heifer calf
Erbacres Annabelle 1st Senior yearling heifer 5-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. DeMents Sage Rosemary (S: WF Counciller Sage, DeMents Rebel Rebecca), Cheryl DeMent, Kenney, Ill., sr. and res. gr. champ. 2. Edgebrook Amedeo Cabernet, Todd, Connie, Ashley and Megan Bushman, Calmar, Iowa Aged cow (3 shown) 1. Edgebrook Stylemaster Merlot, Mike and Brenda Dilly and Baili Kerns, Montour, Iowa 2. Norval Acres Online Malina-ET, Burke and Tyler Echelmeier and Zachary Adams, Juneau, Wis. Junior best three females (1 shown) 1. Holtz-View Farm Exhibitors herd (2 shown) 1. Edgebrook Jerseys
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• October 16, 2010, Columbia, S.C. • Tommy Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa. • 86 head shown • Sr. and Gr. Champ. female—Tallys Centurion Tilly, Bush River/Skip-Arilla/Tyler, Tabb and Trey French, Newberry • Res. Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. female—SAR Sultan Mischief, Herby and Amanda Lutz, Chester • Jr. Champ. female—SAR Governor Treasure-ET, Bush River/Skip-Arilla/Tyler French, Newberry • Res. Jr. Champ. female—North South Walker Maddie-ET, Kathryn Christ, Metamora, Ill. • Premier Breeder—Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys, Newberry • Premier Exhibitor—Bush River/ Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys, Newberry Class Winners)
Junior heifer calf (8 shown) 1. Jaces Treasure, Kyle Harris, Cleveland, Tenn. 2. Hollys Gabriella, Kyle Harris Intermediate heifer calf (9 shown) 1. Junes Isabella, Kyle Harris 2. Ratliff Action Dazzle-ET, Herby, Amanda and/or Hobbs Lutz, Chester Senior heifer calf (10 shown) 1. Caitlyn Brylie Jace, Kyle Harris 2. SAR Apollo Wiggles, Bush River/Skip-A-Rilla and/or Tyler, Tabb and Trey French, Newberry Summer yearling heifer (5 shown) 1. SAR Governor Treasure-ET (S: Griffens Governor-ET, D: SAR Chairman Tiger Lily), Bush River/Skip-A-Rilla/ Tyler French, Newberry jr. champ. 2. North South Walker Maddie-ET (S: Rocha Iatola Walker-ET, D: Cascadia Jace Madison), Kathryn Christ, Metamora, Ill., res. jr. champ. Junior yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. HCF Collettes Focus Hobba, Callie Collette, Chuckey, Tenn. 2. SC Gold Dust Action Angela G-73-ET, Brandon and Bryce Horn, Chester Intermediate yearling heifer (10 shown) 1. Her-Man/SAR Iatola Sassy, Herby and Amanda Lutz,
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Chester 2. Cumberlands MCT Sassafras, Bush River/Skip-ARilla/Ted Adkins, Newberry Senior yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. Smart Alpha Fillpail Cher Lee-ET, Eddie Harris, Cleveland, Tenn. 2. Senn-Sational Archie Alice, Jacob Smith, Saluda Milking senior yearling (2 shown) 1. BRJ Comerica Lazer Bessie G-8, Bush River Jerseys and/or R.J. Doran, Newberry Junior 2-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. SAR Minister Marlie, Bush River/Skip-A-Rilla/Tyler, Tabb and Trey French, production winner 2. Designs Golden Dolly, Kyle Harris Senior 2-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Cumberlands Bomber Giggles, Bush River, Goff, Skip-A-Rilla and Dustin Adkins, Newberry, production winner 2. Bridon Shyster Gilda, Her-Man Jerseys, Elmhurst Farms and/or Steven Wetmore, Chester 3-yr.-old cow (7 shown) 1. SAR Legion Gem, Amanda Stiles Lutz, Chester, production winner 2. Ryanne of Reflection, Kyle Harris 4-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. Tallys Centurion Tilly (S: Sooner Centurion-ET, D: SAR Piedmont Tally-ET), Bush River/Skip-A-Rilla/ Tyler, Tabb and Trey French, production winner, sr. and gr. champ. 2. SAR Sultan Mischief (S: SHF Centurion Sultan, D: SAR Master C Mixie), Herby and Amanda Lutz, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 5-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Senn-Sational Ace Girl, Jennifer Senn, Silverstreet, production winner 2. SSF Renditions Promise, Eddie Harris Aged cow (3 shown) 1. SAR Chairman Tiger Lily, Bush River/Skip-A-Rilla/ Tyler French, production winner 2. Yosemite Saber Dunkirk B11282, Silver Syndicate, Newberry Dry cow (3 shown) 1. SAR Piedmont Tally-ET, Tyler, Tabb and Trey French, Newberry, production winner 2. SAR Wicker Puff, Skip-A-Rilla/Tyler, Tabb and Trey French, Newberry Junior best three females (6 shown) 1. Eddie Harris 2. Bush River/Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys, Newberry Best three females (4 shown) 1. Bush River/Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys 2. Eddie Harris Exhibitors herd (4 shown) 1. Bush River/Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys 2. Herby Lutz, Chester
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Show News Eastern States Exposition 4-H Jersey Show The Eastern States Exposition 4-H Jersey Show was held September 22, 2010, in West Springfield, Mass. Brian Sayles, Paris, Ontario, judged the 28 head of Registered Jerseys. The first place aged cow, Legacy Lane Duke Lynn, exhibited by Zachary Tarryk, Dayville, Conn., was named Senior and Grand Champion of the show. Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion, Country Ayre Jade Maeve, winner of the four-year-old cow class, was exhibited by Tristan Phillips, Walpole, N.H. The winning summer yearling heifer, HA Centurion Qadira, was named Junior Champion for Colleen Schofield, Troy, Maine. Ratliff Jade Avery-ET was named Reserve Junior Champion for Helenmae Metcalf, Piermont, N.H., after a first place finish in the senior heifer calf class. Page 58
Oklahoma State Fair Jersey Show
Tulsa State Fair Jersey Show
The Oklahoma State Fair Jersey Show was held September 30, 2010, at the State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. Steve Pope, Loyal, Okla., was tasked with placing the 19 head of Registered Jerseys. The first place two-year-old cow was the Senior and Grand Champion of the show. Cimarrons Rocket Sweetheart was exhibited by David A. Jones, Yale. The Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion, Corleys Legion Morgan, was a three-year-old entry from Emily Boyer, Tuttle. Cobblestone Predestined Flute-ET, exhibited by Isaiah Justus Ownbey, Perkins, was named the Junior Champion of the show after winning the junior yearling heifer class. The Reserve Junior Champion, Cobblestone Comerica Darling, was exhibited by Lucius Ownbey, Perkins. “Darling� was the winner of the intermediate heifer calf class.
The Tulsa State Fair Open Jersey Show was held on October 12, 2010, at the Tulsa State Fairgrounds in Tulsa, Okla. Leo Hoff Jr., Windthorst, Texas, judged the 20 head of Registered Jerseys. Taking home the Senior Champion and Grand Champion honors was the first place three-year-old cow, Cobblestone Deluxe Foundation-ET, exhibited by Isaiah Justus Ownbey, Perkins. He also earned Reserve Grand Champion laurels for his winning junior two-year-old cow, Cobblestone Council Flashback. In the heifer show, Kelcea K. Cundiff, Mulhall, took home the Junior Champion banner for her senior yearling, OA Sexy Stopnstare. GR Cobblestone Ringmaster Trapeze, exhibited by Lucius Ownbey, Perkins, was named Reserve Champion of the show after winning the senior heifer calf class.
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• October 9, 2010, Fair Park, Dallas, Texas •Dale Chupp, Inola, Okla., judge • 50 head shown • Sr. and Gr. Champ. female—On The Go Vindication Iamsogood, Katrina Watson, Decatur • Res. Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. female—Hamanns Legion Chiquita, Ricky Harrison, Royse City • Jr. Champ. female—SV Jackknife Dazzle, Katrina Watson, Decatur • Res. Jr. Champ. female—Big Guns Tequila Bambina, Katrina Watson, Decatur Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (7 shown) 1. On The Go Ress Teresa, Katrina Watson, Decatur 2. RRS Bell Expo Rebas Okie, Rance Smith, Royse City Intermediate heifer calf (7 shown) 1. Broumley Carrier Carmen, Mitchell Gilpin, Hico 2. RRS Rojo Tizzy Bizzy, Ricky Harrison, Royse City Senior heifer calf (5 shown) 1. Big Guns Tequila Bambina (S: Tower Vue Prime TequilaET, D: Big Guns Remake Bamborah-ET), Katrina Watson, res. jr. champ. 2. Sunset Canyon Maximum SC Belle 7-ET, Katrina Watson Summer yearling heifer (3 shown) 1. RRS Rojo Tabu Treat, Ricky Harrison 2. Kutz TBone 7388, Anneke Vanderhorst, Dublin Junior yearling heifer (5 shown) 1. SV Jackknife Dazzle (S: Hollylane Jewels Jackknife-ET, D: Deluxe Donnette), Katrina Watson, jr. champ. 2. RRS Tequila Magic Potion, Rance Smith Intermediate yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. RRS Just Wait Stinkys Estee, Rance Smith 2. Foot Rest Juno Jill 154, Anneke Vanderhorst Senior yearling heifer (2 shown) 1. RRS Legion Silver Starlight, Rance Smith Junior 2-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. On The Go Ress K381, Dawson Townsend, Bellville 2. On The Go Ress Terry, Katrina Watson Senior 2-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. RRS Sambo Fancy Reba, Rance Smith 2. Pleasant Valley Fair Becky, Kartina Watson 3-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. On The Go Ress K303, Katrina Watson 4-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. RRS Tooter Geisha Fried Rice, Ricky Harrison 5-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. On The Go Vindication Iamsogood (S: Vindication, D: Glenamore S S B Marie), Katrina Watson, sr. and gr. champ. 2. Hamanns Legion Chiquita (S: BW Legion, D: Enniskillen Counciller Rose), Ricky Harrison, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. Aged cow (2 shown) 1. RRS Blackys BT Butters Spot, Ricky Harrison Produce of dam (1 shown) 1. Ricky Harrison Breeders herd (2 shown) 1. Katrina Watson State herd (1 shown) 1. Ricky Harrison
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Katrina Watson, Decatur, Texas, exhibited both the Grand Champion, On The Go Vindication Iamsogood, and Reserve Grand Champion, On The Go Ress K303, of the State Fair of Texas Junior Jersey Show. Joe D. Brand, Dalhart, Texas, placed the 38 head of Registered Jerseys in Dallas. Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (6 shown) On The Go Ress Teresa, Katrina Watson, Decatur Intermediate heifer calf (5 shown) On The Go Ress Callie, Katrina Watson Senior heifer calf (4 shown) Big Guns Tequila Bambina (S: Tower Vue Prime Time
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Tequila-ET, D: Big Guns Remake Bamborah-ET), Katrina Watson, res. jr. champ. Summer yearling heifer (1 shown) Coke Blue BB Penny, Kasie Kaslon, Como Junior yearling heifer (5 shown) SV Jackknife Dazzle (S: Hollylane Jewels Jackknife-ET, D: Deluxe Donnette), Katrina Watson, jr. champ. Intermediate yearling heifer (3 shown) Sheenas Choice, Mitchell Gilpin, Hico Senior yearling heifer (1 shown) Cocos Hollylane Chanel, Mikayla Anne Padgett, Bellevue Milking senior yearling (1 shown) On The Go Ress Terry, Katrina Watson 2-yr.-old cow (8 shown) O n T h e G o R e s s K 3 8 1 , D aw s o n Tow n s e n d , Bellville 3-yr.-old cow (1 shown) On The Go Ress K303 (S: Rapid Bay Ressurection-ET, D: KCJF Responses Shanda), Katrina Watson, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 4-yr.-old cow (1 shown) RRS Tooter Geisha Fried Rice, Ricky Harrison, Royse City Aged cow (2 shown) On The Go Vindication Iamsogood (S: Vindication, D:
Glenamore S S B Marie), Katrina Watson, sr. and gr. champ.
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Young Sire Availability Listing, December 2010
In Memoriam Bonnie Jean Berger Bonnie Jean Berger, Mount Vernon, Ohio, 63, passed away on October 8, 2010, at her residence. She was born on March 19, 1947, in Marion, Ohio, to the late Wesley and Myrtle (Conley) Ranck. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in math. Berger and her husband, Robert T. Berger, and their family operated Berger Jerseys. The family was a routine exhibitor at the county, district and state fairs and also showed at The All American Jersey Show. They consigned animals to several Registered Jersey sales, including the Ohio Spring Sale and the 186 Production Sale. Berger was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association, the Ohio Jersey Breeders Association and the Northern Ohio Draft Pony Association. She worked at H & R Block for 25 years. In addition to her husband of 42 years, Berger is survived by a son, Brett (Tom Bilcze) Berger of Akron; a daughter, Carol (Stephanie Crites) Berger of Mount Vernon; an “adopted” daughter, Nicolette (Matthew) Swift of Columbus; a brother, Wes (Marianne) Ranck of Marengo; a sister, Lynne (Roger) Smith of Newark; and a brother-in-law, Gail Berger, of Mount Vernon.
David M. Rocha David M. Rocha, Tillamook, Ore., 64, passed away on October 19, 2010. He was born on November 23, 1945, in Hanford, Calif., to Joe and Roseline (Azevedo) Rocha and was raised in Lemoore, Calif. He married Jody Pereira on March 26, 1966, in Reno, Nev. The couple moved to Tillamook in 1993 and purchased a dairy farm, where they raised Registered Jerseys.
Rocha was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association. He also belonged to Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Tillamook Elks Lodge. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Lisa (Michael) Rider and Tammy (Vance) Rodrigues, and a son, Joe (Sarah) Rocha, all of Tillamook; a sister, Eileen (Bill) Gogue of Paicines, Calif.; a sister-in-law, Carolyn Whiteside of Lemoor; a niece and nephew; and eight grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Foundation, 1121 SW Salmon St., Suite 100, Portland, OR 97205-2021.
Merlin Russell Haeuser Merlin Russell Haeuser, Cochrane, Wis., 86, passed away on October 30, 2010, at his home. He was born on March 25, 1924, in Cross, Wis., son of Edwin and Elsie (Lorenz) Haeuser. He grew up on a Jersey dairy farm and graduated from Fountain City High School in 1941. He married Marvell Rohrer on June 8, 1946. Two years later, the couple moved to a dairy farm in Belvidere, where they operated Buffalo Valley Jerseys. The herd was enrolled on REAP and sold to Barlass Jerseys, Janesville, Wis., in 2000 and 2001. Haeuser developed many top producers over the years, including a pair of cows that ranked first and second for protein in the 1989 Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest. GR BV Mighty Ruth, Excellent-91%, produced 172,893 lbs. milk, 9,555 lbs. fat and 7,110 lbs. protein in 3,712 days, while herdmate GR BV Trigger Luan, Excellent-91%, produced 202,188 lbs. milk, 10,591 lbs. fat and 7,097 lbs. protein in 4,613 days. Haeuser also bred “Ruth’s” sire, Mighty Manfred. Haeuser was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association and the Wisconsin Jersey Breeders
Association, which he served as president and director. The state Jersey organization honored him with the Wisconsin Jersey Breeder of the Year award and the Distinguished Service Award in 1988. Haeuser also belonged to the Parish 5 Jersey Breeders organization in Wisconsin. He was a director for Buffalo Electric Co-op, Garden Valley Co-op and Dairyland Power, a member of the Dairy Promotion Committee and a leader for the local 4-H club. He also was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church and sat on the board of the church school. In addition to his wife, Haeuser is survived by two sons, David (Ruth) Haeuser of Lima, Peru, and Edwin (Kim) Haeuser of Onalaska, Wis.; a daughter, Sandra (Sam) Haeuser (Carson Lentz) of Cochrane; three sisters, Ruby Sloop, Rhoda (Robert) Grebe and Ruth (Donald) Olson; two brothers, Carrol (Vivian) Haeuser and Leland Haeuser; a brother and sister-in-law, Rodney Rohrer and Wilbert (Milly) Rohrer; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Donald, a son, Alan, daughters, Lois and Jane Haeuser, and in-laws, Marvin Sloop, Melva (Elmer) Bade and Roslyn (Lillian) Rohrer.
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plan to be ordered. Or, they can set criteria for bulls to be used, such as the top 20 bulls for Jersey Performance Index, Net Merit Dollars, Fluid Merit Dollars or Cheese Merit Dollars. They can also determine whether or not to include Active A.I. (A) Bulls, Foreign (F) Bulls marketed in the U.S. or Genomically Tested (G) Bulls without milking daughters.
heritable, and thus can be readily corrected through selective mating. A default list of all bulls on the Active A.I. and Foreign Bulls list is used for the JerseyMate comparison mating. The program will select the best mate from the entire list, even if the Jersey breeder has not selected the bull in their desired list. This option gives the best overall suggested mating without limiting the sires that can be used. The default list can also be used as the primary bull list if the Jersey breeder does not specify any bulls. Reports are available in three formats: printable PDF file; CSV file; and text file.
Jersey breeders have been using JerseyMate since 2001 to improve the profitability and genetic level of their herds. The computerized mating program provides four mating recommendations for each cow and heifer in the herd using specific parameters set by Jersey breeders themselves. JerseyMate is a herd management tool because it keeps BullsEye overall herd profitability as a Jersey breeders can use priority when it assigns a recthe free online sire selection ommendation for each animal. tool, BullsEye, to identify JerseyMate is free-ofbulls that will be added to the charge to REAP herds and bulls list used by JerseyMate. available for a nominal fee for An example of an individual mating from a JerseyMate report is shown non-REAP herds. JerseyMate above. Mating options include a first and second choice, a corrective mating Bulls can be screened by reports can be ordered 24/7 choice and a JerseyMate (JM) choice. In this case, the JerseyMate choice A.I. status or marketing and run as many times as the is the same as the first choice and is also the choice with the highest organization and then by a genetic merit, indicated by the gear symbol. The trait that was selected for variety of production, udder, Jersey breeder would like. In this month’s Jersey Jar- improvement was Udder Depth. The horizontal bars indicate the Parent body and fitness and other gon, we’ll take a closer look Average for Udder Depth for each mating. The thin vertical line on the right traits. Values for the traits can indicates zero and the thick vertical line represents herd average for the trait. be set manually or by using at the mating options that are a slider that changes values available with JerseyMate and quickly and easily. show you how the program can help you Mating Reports Extreme values for each trait are shown, improve genetics, production and func JerseyMate provides four mating options as are the numbers of bulls that meet the tional type and manage inbreeding. for each female—first and second mating established criteria. The list of selected bulls suggestions, a corrective mating and a changes in real time as values are increased Getting Started JerseyMate comparison mating. or decreased. Jersey producers have a lot of flexibility The first and second mating suggestions The program is ideal for narrowing your with JerseyMate. That is because they are strictly for herd profit. The first choice list of bulls and identifying those that meet determine the groups of females that will represents the most desired mating; the your specific needs. Visit http://bullseye. be mated. They can also set criteria for second choice can be used for a second usjersey.com/BullsEye1.aspx to begin the service sires that will be used in the service or if semen for the first choice is using BullsEye. matings. unavailable. Inbreeding has been considered There are four easy steps to getting in herd profit for these choices. Ordering JerseyMate started with JerseyMate: name the group T h e c o r r e c t ive m a t i n g o p t i o n The best way to see how JerseyMate can of females to be mated; add females to the concentrates on improving a single trait be put to work in your herd is to give it a try. group; add bulls (optional); and submit the for each female. Either foot angle, udder The program is absolutely free for REAP request. depth or teat placement will be selected herds and can be found at www.infoJersey. A herd owner may have as many mating for improvement. The weakest trait will com. After logging in, click on the “Herd groups as desired and females may be be determined by comparing Predicted Services” tab at the top of the page, and grouped in any manner that is meaningful. Transmitting Abilities (PTA) or Parent then the “JerseyMate” link. Groupings might include heifers born in Averages (PA) for each trait to breed For more information on JerseyMate, November/December 2009, cows to be bred average. A recommendation will be made contact Cari Wolfe, AJCA Director in December, matings using A.I. bulls or that improves the trait, yet continues the of Research and Genetic Program matings using young sires. focus on total herd profit. The traits foot Development, by phone at 614/322-4453 Jersey breeders can list bulls specifically, angle, udder depth and teat placement are or by email at cwolfe@usjersey.com. such as those that are in the semen tank or associated with herd life and are highly
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