In this issue: Official Publication of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068–2362. Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Eastern) weekdays. Phone: 614/861-3636. Fax: 614/861-8040. Email jerseyjournal@usjersey.com. Website: http://JerseyJournal.USJersey.com.
Volume 57 • No. 1 • January 2010 • ISSN: 0021-5953
Editor: Kimberly A. Billman Assistant Editor: Tracie Hoying Senior Writer/JerseySites Coordinator: Michele Ackerman http://www.usjersey.com/jerseysites.html
The All American Sale
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18 All American Sale 26 All American Jersey Show 62 All American Junior Jersey
54 National Jersey Jug Futurity 80 Pot O’Gold Sale 76 Premier Performance Class of
87 Fall Dairy Judging Contest
43 Premier Performance Class of
Show
Results
The All American Jersey Show
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the Junior Show the Open Show
84 Junior Banquet Highlights
26 All American Jersey Show 62 All American Junior Jersey Show 91 All American Sponsors
54 National Jersey Jug Futurity
20 All American Jersey Sale and Social Sponsors
The All American Junior Jersey Show
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74 All American Junior Jersey Show PA Protein Winners 92 February 1st Deadline for Stout Experience 79 National Dairy Shrine Award Applications Due
Dreams are what The All American Jersey Shows and Sales are all about. T he cove r o f th e January issue celebrates the wishful thoughts of Jersey breeders all across the nation. Featured are the National Grand Champion, the Reserve National Grand Champion, Jersey Jug Futurity Winner, Premier Performance Cow and National Junior Grand Champion. Complete coverage of The All American festivities begins with the report from the 57th All American Jersey Sale starting on page 18.
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AJCA, NAJ Board Members
49 Sayles Named Seventh Max Gordon Winner
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Advertising Index
14 State Rebate Checks Distributed
10 Calendar
14 World Cheese Awards Recognize Jersey Cheese
17 Editorial
14 Along the Jersey Road
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Field Service Staff
95 In Memoriam 58 Jersey Jargon 6
Jersey Journal Subscription Rates
96, 97, 98 Journal Shopping Center 95 Letters to the Editor 18 All American Sale
14 New Contract Advertiser
93 Amity Hills Dispersal
10 Registration Fees
90 Pot O’Gold Sale
10 Type Appraisal Schedule
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Official Publication of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc.
To improve and promote the Jersey breed of cattle, and to increase the value of and demand for Jersey milk and for Jersey cattle.
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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); 951/658-2186 (fax); acarter@usjersey.com. Arizona, California, Nevada. Justin Edwards, 614/216-9727 (mobile); jedwards@ usjersey.com. Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas.
Patty Holbert, 270/205-1300 (mobile); 270/325-4352 (fax); pholbert@usjersey.com. Ohio. Leah Johnson, 614/296-3621 (mobile); ljohnson@ usjersey.com. Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota. Elizabeth Moss, 614/296-4166 (mobile); 731/697-1341 (phone); emoss@usjersey.com. Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, west Tennessee. Ron Mosser, 614/264-0142 (mobile); 260/368-7687 (fax); rmosser@usjersey.com. Indiana, and Michigan. Blake Renner, 614/361-9716 (mobile); brenner@ usjersey.com. Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming. Brenda Snow, 802/249-2659 (mobile); 802/728-3920 (phone); 802/728-5933 (fax); bsnow@usjersey.com. Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont.
Type Traits Appraisal Team Senior Appraiser: Ron Mosser, 614/264-0142, above Sara Barlass, above Mike Berry, 614/313-5818 (mobile); mberry@usjersey.com. Louie Cozzitorto, 209/765-7187 (mobile); lcozzitorto@ usjersey.com.
Justin Edwards, above Patty Holbert, above Leah Johnson, above Elizabeth Moss, above Blake Renner, above
American Jersey Cattle Association Board of Directors Officers President: David Chamberlain, 1324 Kingsley Rd., Wyoming, NY 14591-9717. Phone 585/495-9996; d3ljersey@frontiernet.net. Vice President: James VanBuskirk, 1110 W. Sigler St., Carleton, MI 48117. Phone 734/654-6544; JVBRedHot@yahoo.com. Directors Robin Denniston-Keller, 6476 N. Bergen Rd., Byron, NY 14422-9519. Phone 585/548-2299; rdenkel@aol. com. Second District. 2011. Richard A. Doran Jr., 3342 Bush River Rd., Newberry, SC 29108. Phone 803/924-1466; bushriver@aol.com. Sixth District. 2012. Ralph Frerichs, 5730 Mueller Rd., La Grange, TX 78945-4226. Phone 979/249-5405; frerichs@cvctx. com. Eighth District. 2012. William Grammer, 966 S. 15th St., Sebring, OH 44672. Phone 330/938-6798; gramjer@agristar.net. Fourth District. 2010. David Norman, 7076 Rt. 414, Liberty, PA 16930-9726.
Phone 570/324-5631; drnorman@chilitech.net. Third District. 2012. Jim Quist, 5500 W. Jensen, Fresno, CA 93706. Phone 559/485-1436. PK1JQ@hotmail.com. Twelfth District. 2011. Wesley Snow, 1601 Ferris Rd., Brookfield, VT 050360113. Phone 802/728-5291. First District. 2012. Chris Sorenson, W3995 County Road H, Pine River, WI 54965-8130. Phone 920/987-5495; csorenson000@ centurytel.net. Tenth District. 2010. Jerry Spielman, 1892 M Rd., Seneca, KS 66538. Phone 785/336-2581; spielman@nvcs.com. Ninth District. 2011. Charles Steer, 1040 Banks Levey Rd., Cottage Grove, TN 38224 Phone 731/782-3463; sunbow@wk.net. Fifth District. 2010. James VanBuskirk, see above. Seventh District. 2011. Paula Wolf, 26755 Blaine Road, Beaver, OR 97108; 503/398-5606; SilvaWolf@starband.net. Eleventh District. 2010.
National All-Jersey Inc. Board of Directors Officers President: David Endres, W9402 Hwy. K, Lodi, WI 53555. Phone 608/592-7856; jazzy@merr.com. Vice President: James S. Huffard III, 165 Huffard Lane, Crockett, VA 24323. Phone 276/686-5201. hdfjersey@ embarqmail.com. Directors Marion Barlass, 6145 E. County Rd. A, Janesville, WI 53546. Phone 608/754-1171; barlassjerseys@gmail. com. District 6. 2011. David Chamberlain, see AJCA officers. Richard A. Doran Jr., ex-officio, see AJCA David Endres, see above. District 4. 2010. Calvin Graber, 44797 281st St., Parker, SD 57053.
Phone 605/238-5782. calgraber@yahoo.com. District 7. 2013 William Grammer, ex-officio, see AJCA. James S. Huffard III, see above. District 5. 2012. John Kokoski, 57 Comins Rd., Hadley, MA 01035. Phone 413/549-6486; jkokoski@charter.net. District 3. 2013. Norman Martin, 1820 Marolf Loop Rd., Tillamook, OR 97141 Phone 503/815-3600; martindairyllc@ embarqmail.com. District 1. 2011. Kelvin Moss, 16155 W. Glendale Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340-9522. Phone 623/935-0163; kel@msdairy. com. District 8. 2010. Mike Wickstrom, 5852 Columbus Ave., Hilmar, CA 95324-9754. Phone 209/667-9622. wjfi@hotmail.com. District 2. 2013.
Editor: Kimberly A. Billman Senior Writer: Michele Ackerman Assistant Editor: Tracie Hoying
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ABS Global.............................................................15 Accelerated Genetics.......................................16, 94 Ahlem Farms..........................................................93 Alta Genetics/Jerseyland Sires..........................4, 98 American Jersey Cattle Association................97, 98 Amity Hills Farm.....................................................94 Androgenics...........................................................83 Arco Farms.............................................................52 Avi-Lanche Jrseys..................................................11 Avon Road Jersey Farm........................................79 Bachelor Farms......................................................49 Biltmore Farm.........................................................90 Brentwood Farms.....................................................2 Bush River Jerseys..............................................100 Butterbrook Jerseys...............................................83 Buttercrest Jerseys................................................95 California Jerseys............................ 2, 11, 32, 42, 93 Cantendo Acres.....................................................95 Carson & Bascom Jerseys....................................78 Cedarcrest Farms..................................................83 Cinnamon Ridge Dairy...........................................57 Circle S Jerseys.....................................................78 Circle S Jerseys/Sams Holsteins...........................86 Clauss Dairy Farm.................................................93 Clear View Jerseys.................................................44 Clover Patch Dairy.................................................95 Cloverfield Jerseys...........................................66, 67 Cooper Farm..........................................................48 Cordale Farm.........................................................22 Covington Jerseys..................................................57 Crescent Farm.......................................................78 Cumberland Jerseys..............................................72 D&E Jerseys..........................................................11 Dar-Re Farm Ltd....................................................95 Deerview Jerseys...................................................73 DeMents Jerseys...................................................57 Den-Kel Jerseys.....................................................48 Diamond S Farm....................................................96 Dreamroad Jerseys................................................48 Dutch Hollow Farm.................................................75 Edgebrook Jerseys................................................41 Edn-Ru Jerseys......................................................92 Elite 8 Sale.......................................................12, 13 Elm Brook Jerseys.................................................92 Forest Glen Jerseys.................................................3 Fort Morrison Jerseys............................................78 Four Springs Jerseys.............................................92 Genex.....................................................................85 Golden Meadows Jerseys......................................42 Gordon Jersey Farm................................................9 Grammer Jersey Farm...........................................95 Grazeland Jerseys Ltd...........................................95 Hallet Dairy Farm LLC...........................................79 Hapalson Jersey Farm...........................................92 Hav’s Farm.............................................................78 Heartland Jerseys..................................................94 Heinz Jerseys.........................................................46 Her-Man Jerseys....................................................52 Hershberger, Bill and Janie....................................44 High Lawn Farm.....................................................48 Highland Farms, Inc...............................................78
Highland Jersey Farm............................................95 Hi-Land Farms.......................................................48 Hilmar Jerseys.......................................................93 Holmes Farm..........................................................78 Huffard Dairy Farms...............................................90 Illinois Jerseys......................... 21, 23, 24, 25, 45, 56 Iowa Jerseys....................................................41, 57 Irishtown Acres.......................................................92 JEMI Jerseys..........................................................92 JVB Red Hot Jerseys.............................................22 Jersey Journal..................................................32, 97 Jersey Marketing Service......................................98 Jersey Young Sire Programs..................................97 Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch..................................................60 Jordan’s Jerseys....................................................42 Journal Shopping Center.......................... 96, 97, 98 K&R Jerseys..........................................................96 Keightly-Core Jersey Farm....................................53 Kenny Farm............................................................92 Kentucky Jersey Cattle Club..................................82 Lady Lane Farms...................................................83 Lawtons Jersey Farm.............................................48 Livestock Exporters Association of U.S.A..............96 Lucky Hill Jersey Farm...........................................78 Lyon Jerseys..........................................................57 M&M Dairy Farm....................................................42 Mapleline Farm......................................................78 Margandale Jersey Farm.......................................95 Mason Farm...........................................................79 McKee Jersey Farm...............................................48 Meadowridge Jerseys............................................61 Messmer Jersey Farm...........................................44 Michigan Jersey Cattle Club..................................89 Midwest Spring Special Sale.................................45 Milk-N-More Jerseys..............................................47 Mills Jerseys...........................................................44 Minnesota Jerseys...........................................45, 96 Molly Brook Farms.................................................78
Riverside-F Farms..................................................92 Rowzee Jersey Farm.............................................95 SAS Dairy Cattle....................................................32 Schirm Jersey Farm...............................................95 Scotch View Farms................................................48 Scot-Lyn Jerseys....................................................95 Seacord Farm........................................................48 Select Sires, Inc................................... 96, 97, 98,99 Semex..............................................................59, 96 Senn-Sational Jerseys...........................................42 Shan-Mar Jerseys..................................................92 Shenandoah Jerseys.............................................76 Silver Maple Farms................................................78 Silver Mist Farm.....................................................83 Silver Spring Farm.................................................48 Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys.............................................100 Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc..........................................95 Spring Valley 8th Edition Sale...........................12, 13 Springdale Jersey Farm.........................................78 Steinhauers Jerseys..............................................79 Stone House Farm.................................................48 Stoney Hollow Jerseys...........................................92 Sturdy Built.............................................................98 Sugar Grove Jerseys.............................................82 Summit Farm..........................................................57 Sun Valley Jerseys.................................................83 Sunbow Jerseys.......................................................8 Sunny Day Jerseys................................................52 Sunset Canyon Jerseys.........................................83 Taylor Jersey Farm, Inc............................................8 Tennessee Jerseys..................................................8 Tierney Farm Jerseys............................................48 Trans-America Genetics.........................................97 Trinity Jersey Farm.................................................79 Triple H Holsteins and Jerseys..............................56 Udder Tech Inc.......................................................44 Unkefer Dairy Farm................................................95 Valley Oaks Jerseys...............................................83 Vanderfeltz Jerseys................................................92
Nettle Creek Jerseys..............................................52 New England Jerseys......................................78, 86 New York Jerseys.............................................48, 75 Nic-Nat Jerseys......................................................77 Nobledale Farm......................................................92 Normandell Farms.................................................92 Northeast Kingdom Sales......................................78
Waverly Farm...................................................50, 51 Wester Jersey Farm...............................................92 Wetumpka Farm.....................................................48 Williams Jerseys......................................................7 Wilsonview Dairy....................................................83 Windridge Jersey Farm............................................8 Wisconsin Jersey Breeders.... 46, 47, 56, 61, 77, 79
Oakhaven Jerseys.................................................95 Ohio Jerseys............................................... 7, 44, 95 Oomsdale Farms, Inc.............................................48 Oregon Jerseys..................................................3, 83 Owens Farms Inc...................................................79
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.
Pat-Mar Jerseys.....................................................93 Pennsota Jerseys...................................................96 Pennsylvania Jerseys.......................................22, 92 Proctors Bel-Air Farm.............................................86 Purdue Dairy Club..................................................45 Queen-Acres Farm..................................................8 Ratliff Jerseys...................................................37, 38 Rider Jerseys.........................................................33 River Valley.......................................... 21, 23, 24, 25
Windridge Jersey Farm Michael and Anna Riggs 576 N. 200 West, Danville, IN 46122 317/745-6803 (Home) 317/745-5234 (Fax) mikerriggs@aol.com
Queen-Acres Farm P.O. Box 88, Keymar, MD 21757 James & Sharon Osborn • 410/775-2420 Deborah C. Osborn • 410/775-0558 Email: littlebrowncows@hotmail.com
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Every effort is made to keep the calendar listings as accurate as possible. However, dates are sometimes changed or events cancelled without notice. When your association schedules an event, notify the Journal staff at least 60 days in advance by sending email to JerseyJournal@usjersey.com or phoning 614/861-3636.
Type Appraisal Schedule
POLICY: Areas will be appraised in the order listed. If you wish to appraise and do not receive an application 30 days prior to the appraisal, please request one from Appraisal Office Coordinator Lori King by telephone, 614/861-3636, or email lking@usjersey. com. Apply online at http://www.usjersey.com/forms/ appraisalapp.com. Applications can also be printed from the USJersey website at http://www.usjersey. com/forms/ttaapplication.pdf. JANUARY—North Carolina; Idaho and Utah; Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Colorado; Texas; Florida, Southern Georgia and South Carolina. FEBRUARY—New York; Kentucky, Northern Georgia and Tennessee; Arkansas and Missouri. MARCH—Ohio and Michigan; Pennsylvania and New Jersey. APRIL—California and Nevada. MAY—Northern California; Indiana and Illinois; New Mexico and Western Texas; Arizona and Southern California; Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska. JUNE—Wisconsin; Oregon; Washington.
Deadlines
JAN. 12—USDA genetic evaluations released. JAN. 15—Nominations are due in the AJCA-NAJ office for Master Breeder, Distinguished Service Meritorious Service and Young Jersey Breeder 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, 2009, 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: see http://www.usjersey.com/forms/ YProductionContest.pdf. APR. 6—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. 17—USDA genetic evaluations released.
Sales
MAR. 19—SPRING VALLEY 8TH EDITION SALE, Frederick County Fairgrounds, Frederick, Md.; Michael Heath, sale mgr. MAR. 19—ELITE 8 SALE, Frederick County Fairgrounds, Frederick, Md.; held in conjunction with the Spring Valley 8th Edition Sale; Michael Heath, sale mgr. MAR. 26—BUCKEYE CLASSIC JERSEY SHOW, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, Ohio; 6:30 p.m.; Buckeye Dairy Club, sale mgr. MAR. 27—MICHIGAN JERSEYS SPRING SALE, East Lansing, Mich., Michigan Jersey Breeders Association, sale mgr. APR. 2—KENTUCKY NATIONAL SALE, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 4:00 p.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com. APR. 10—DEEP SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST HEIFER GROWERS SOUTH SALE, Sylacauga, Ala.; 10:30 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. APR. 10—MIDWEST SPRING SPECIAL SALE, Holmstead County Fairgrounds, Rochester, Minn.; 11:30 a.m.; for more information contact Greg Nelson, 320/583-7450. APR. 24—59 th NEW ENGLAND BREEDERS SPRING SALE, Addison County Fairgrounds, New Haven, Vt.; 10:30 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. MAY 1—NEW YORK SPRING SALE, Whitney Point, N.Y.; 11:00 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com.
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.
MAY 1—BOILERMAKER HEIFER SALE, West Lafayette, Ind.; 1:00 p.m.; Purdue University Dairy Club, sale mgr. MAY 8—RATLIFF PROOF OF PROGRESS SALE, Ratliff Jerseys, Garnett, Kan. MAY 15—ILLINOIS INVITATIONAL SALE, hosted by Marcoot Jersey Farm, Greenville, Ill.; 10:30 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com. MAY 31—OHIO SPRING CLASSIC SALE, Shelby County Fairgrounds, Sidney, Ohio; Lowell Stevens, sale chairs; Ohio Jersey Breeders, sale mgrs.; Todd Woodruff, auctioneer; Russell Gammon, pedigrees; lwsclubhill@yahoo.com. JUNE 26—53rd NATIONAL HEIFER SALE, Linn County Fairgrounds, Albany, Ore.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. JULY 10—RED CARPET SPECTACULAR SALE, RJ Farms, Robert and April Jarrell and Family, Corbyville, Ont.; contact the family for more information at 613/969-1479. SEPT. 15—TOP TEN SALE, Waterloo, Iowa; Burton and Associates and Nabholz Farm, sale mgrs.
Meetings and Expositions
JAN. 9—ILLINOIS JERSEY BREEDERS MEETING, Lincoln, Ill.; 10:30 a.m. JAN. 15—NEW YORK JERSEY BREEDERS MEETING, Radisson Hotel, Utica, N.Y.; 9:30 a.m. JAN. 23—OHIO JERSEY BREEDERS MEETING, Der Dutchman Restaurant, Plain City, Ohio; 9:30 a.m. JAN. 27-30—CATTLE INDUSTRY ANNUAL CONVENTION AND NCBA TRADE SHOW, San Antonio, Texas, for more information visit http://www.beefusa.org/convcattleindustryannual conventionandncbatradeshow.aspx. JAN. 26-28—VERMONT FARM SHOW, Barre, Vt. FEB. 3-4—PENNSYLVANIA DAIRY SUMMIT, Lancaster Host Resort, Lancaster, Pa.; for more information visit http://www.padairysummit.org. FEB. 9-11—WORLD AG EXPO, International AgriCenter, Tulare, Calif.; for more information visit http://www.worldagexp.com. FEB. 11-13—GREAT LAKES REGIONAL DAIRY CONFERENCE, Bavarian Inn Lodge and Conference Center, Frankenmuth, Mich. FEB. 13—MICHIGAN JERSEY CATTLE CLUB ANNUAL MEETING, Bavarian Inn Lodge and Conference Center, Frankenmuth, Mich. MAR. 6—WISCONSIN JERSEY BREEDERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING, Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, Wis.; 10:00 a.m. MAR. 6—MINNESOTA JERSEY BREEDERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING, Held in conjunction with the Minnesota All Breeds Convention, Willmar, Minn.; 9:00 a.m. MAR. 10-12—HIGH PLAINS DAIRY CONFERENCE, Ambassador Hotel, Amarillo, Texas; for more information visit http://www.highplainsdairy.org. MAR. 12-14—AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, Columbus, Ohio. MAR. 14—ALL AMERICAN PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETINGS, Columbus, Ohio. MAR. 16-17—PDPW ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE, Madison, Wis.; for more information call 1-800/947-7379. MAR. 23-26—14th ANNUAL DAIRY CALF AND HEIFER CONFERENCE, Hyatt Regency Lexington, Lexington, Ky.; for more information visit http://www. calfandheifer.org. MAR. 25-27—JERSEY CANADA ANNUAL MEETING, Brantford, Ont. MAR. 31-APR. 1—CENTRAL PLAINS DAIRY EXPO, Sioux Falls Convention Center Sioux Falls, S.D; for more information visit http://www. centralplainsdairy.com. A P R . 1 2 - 1 3 — M I D - S O U T H R U M I N A N T (continued to page 60)
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Ashton Louis Kemper was born on October 27, 2009, to Chris and Rebecca Kemper of Kemper Jersey Farm, Dane, Wis. He weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz. and was 21 inches long. Ashton was welcomed home by big sister, Isabel, 7. Ethan John Marcoot was born to Bryan and Dana Marcoot, Marcoot Jersey Farm, Greenville , Ill., on December 5, 2009. The couple’s firstborn son weighed 8 lbs. 7 oz. and was 23 ¾ inches long. Paternal grandparents are Roger and Anita Marcoot, also of Marcoot Jersey Farm. Bryan won the National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest in 1998 and was employed by the American Jersey Cattle Association as an area representative and appraiser. He currently is the Elite Account Manager for Alta Genetics Inc. Herbert Daniel “Hobbs” Lutz III was born on December 23, 2009, the first child of Herby and Amanda Lutz, Her-Man Jerseys, Chester, S.C. He was 6 lbs. 9 oz. and 18½ inches long. Paternal grandparents are Herbert and Betty Lutz, Sunny Day Farm, Chester. Maternal grandparents are Clifford and the late Priscilla Stiles, Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys, Woodstock, Va. Herby won the National Youth Achievement Contest in 1987, the Pot O’Gold Production Contest in 1989 and was Manager of Jersey Marketing Service from September 2001 through August 2008. Currently he is the manager of protein/specialty sire programs and a sire analyst for Select Sires Inc.
World Cheese Awards Recognize Jersey Cheese
Two cheesemakers that use Jersey milk to create artisan cheeses won awards at the 2009 World Cheese Awards in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, in September. Tulare Cannonball, made by Bravo Farms Handmade Cheese, Traver, Calif., received a bronze medal in the class for Gouda made after September 1, 2008. Carmoday, created by Bellwether Farms, Sonoma County, Calif., received a bronze in the class for semi-hard cheese not in any other class. Page 14
The final episode of the television show Jon and Kate Plus 8 was filmed at Spring Creek Farms, Wernersville, Pa. The November 23, 2009, episode showed Kate and six of her eight children visiting the dairy and feeding calves. The dairy owned by Forrest and Barbara Stricker milks a mixed herd of 135 Jerseys, Holsteins and Ayrshires. The Strickers sell organic milk locally and also have their milk made into cheese by a local cheesemaker. A Jersey-Holstein crossbred calf with a cross-like marking on his forehead was featured on the Today show in early December. The bull calf, subsequently named “Moses” by neighborhood children, was born in the dairy herd owned by Connecticut dairy producer, Brad Davis of Sterling. Three Jersey breeders from California were featured in video documentaries recently published by the California Milk Advisory Board: Peter Bansen, Bancrest Dairy, Ferndale; Jim Regli, Regli Jerseys, Ferndale; and Scott Wickstrom, Wickstom Jersey Farms Inc., Wickstrom Brothers Dairy and Red Top Jerseys, Hilmar. The goal of the 15 mini-documentaries is to help consumers connect with California farm families. They provide a touching glimpse of life on the dairy farm and give a personal account for why dairy producers choose a career that requires hard work, passion and dedication. The videos can be viewed online at Real California Milk by visiting http:// www.realcaliforniamilk.com/#.
New Contract Advertiser The Jersey Journal welcomes the following new contract advertiser. Watch for their ads in future issues of the Jersey Journal. • Udder Tech Inc., Lakeville, Minn. For more information on how Journal advertising can help you or your state organization, contact staff at 614/322-4451.
State Rebate Checks Distributed
This year, over $9,500 in rebates was dispersed to state Jersey associations for participation in the Jersey Journal’s state-page advertising program. Seven states qualified for rebates in 2009. Leading the way for the third consecutive year were the New York Jersey Breeders who earned $1,711.25 for placing over 30 pages of advertising. They were followed by the Oregon Jersey Breeders who received a check for $1,570.65. The Wisconsin Jersey Breeders received a check for $1,510.53; California Jersey B re e d e rs e a r n e d a c h e c k f o r $1,475.38; Ohio Jersey Breeders received $1,251.53; New England Jersey Breeders earned a check for $1,211.75; and the Pennsylvania Jersey Breeders received $850.08. To learn more about how your state association can become eligible for the state-page advertising rebate program, contact the Jersey Journal at 614/3224451.
Peter and Mary Ann Bansen, Bancrest Dairy, Ferndale, Calif., recently were featured on The Learning Channel for their participation in the Lighted Tractor Parade, an annual Christmas event in Ferndale. The couple was interviewed while they were creating their entry for the parade and eventually won the competition. Bancrest Dairy milks 500 Registered Jersey cows and contributes to Project Equity. Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc., New Haven, Mo., was honored with a reproductive excellence award from the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council at its regional meetings in Boise, Idaho. The dairy was one of 18 finalists to be recognized for their achievements and just one of four to earn the Platinum Award division—the highest recognition. Kloppe Dairy was a member of a round-table panel that provided reproduction tips to other dairy producers during the meeting. JERSEY JOURNAL
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Broken Records In their year-end wrap-ups, business analysts and cows over the 2008 all-time record. New records were pundits of all stripes struggled to find much (anything?) also established for REAP cow enrollment and REAP positive to say about 2009 and the first decade of the herds, at 127,291 and 867 respectively. 21st century, mirroring the attitude of Americans who Sustained registration growth across the decade rated it as the “worst decade in 50 years” in a survey culminated in another record when 83,431 cows were conducted by the Pew Research Center. scored in the functional type traits program. That 8% While this period has been resoundingly difficult increase was on top of a 12% gain in 2007. The for members of the Jersey community, we have also appraisal program has grown by over 14,000 cows in experienced an amazing, golden period of Jersey the space of just two years. National All-Jersey Inc. The final figures for 2009 breed growth. The book on the decade began with will not be known for several months, but it’s clear implementation of Federal Order multiple component that Equity investment, projected at $630,000 from pricing on January 1, 2000 and closed December some 1,100-plus members, will set a new record. 31, 2009 with all-time records for Jersey registrations, herd service enrollments, and investments in Jersey Jersey Marketing Service. Of all the USJersey milk marketing. The results of 2009 and the ‘00 decade companies, Jersey Marketing Service has borne the came from brunt of the d e c i s i o n s Table 1. Leading indicators of Jersey breed growth at year-end 1979, 1989, 1999 and 2009. d e c a d e ’ s dating 20, 30, waves and 1979 1989 1999 2009 Change 40 and more undertows in ’99 vs.’09 the years ago and dairy sustained by Registration economy. JMS 38,584 53,709 62,812 95,557 52% vigorous efforts Performance Cows still sold more 34,260 55,514 88,928 131,102 47% ever since. lots than it did Type Evaluation Cows 23,430 42,009 43,334 83,431 93% More about Equity Investment (*est.) in 2008 and $39,714 $183,659 $314,227 $630,000* 100%* that later. This JMS Sales (decade average) $910,259 $2,765,755 $5,367,258 $9,021,565 68% 2009’s gross is how your sales of $6.93 organizations performed in 2009. million rank as its tenth-best year in history. Across the entire decade that ended on December 31, JMS Identification Services. Even in the wake of an allsold 55,456 lots for gross value of $90,215,655. time record 94,774 registrations in 2008, the Board Explaining 2009’s broken records sounds like a budgeted cautiously for 84,500 registrations in 2009. broken record itself. After having run ahead of 2008 for most of the year, We had an outstanding cow from the beginning. registration work slowed in November. But that was The Jersey cow always produced the best milk and followed by a huge closing spurt, so 2009 now holds she has always been the most efficient. “The Program” the all-time mark: 95,557 animals recorded—19,395 started in the late ‘50s was to increase production processed in December alone. and commercial competitveness by adopting scienceFactoids of note: 70% of applications were based genetic evaluations, supported by cost-effective submitted and processed electronically, and 79% of information services to improve profitability, and then registrations originated from REAP-enrolled herds. creating equitable markets for Jersey milk. JerseyTag sales set a new record 145,963 units sold, a Will Jersey breed growth continue, even as the U.S. 14% gain from 2008. No surprise, then, that 39% of dairy cow population contracts, consumer demand calves registered last year were identified by doublefor dairy products changes, and milk marketing matched approved eartags. policies evolve? The answer is surely, “Yes,” because Performance Programs. At the close of business on of a simple equation. Registered JerseysTM put more December 31, 131,102 cows were enrolled in AJCA money into their owners’ pockets than they take out. peformance evaluation programs—a gain of 2,656 JANUARY 2010
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All American Sale Reports Second High Average of 2009
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n a year characterized by low milk prices and equally soft cattle prices, one might expect consignors to scrimp and buyers to hold back, even at the breed’s most prestigious annual public auction. But such was not the case for the 57th All American Jersey Sale. Consignors stepped up to the plate with confidence and offered their best; buyers opened their wallets and paid handsomely all evening for the 47 lots that crossed the auction block in Louisville, Ky., on November 8, 2009. The reported sale average stands at $4,547.34. Sale Analysis
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Avg. Price Total Value
4 Cows, two years and over 7 Bred heifers 10 Open yearlings 21 Heifer calves 1 Bull 3 Embryo packages 1 Choice of calves
$2,300.00 3,392.86 3,990.00 4,607.14 22,750.00 1,958.33 15,500.00
47 Lots edian price M
$4,547.34 $213,725 $3,700.00
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee
$9,200 23,750 39,900 96,750 22,750 5,875 15,500
Forty Jersey breeders from 16 states were victorious in securing the hand-picked consignments that include breed-leading sires on the top side of their pedigrees and well-known matriarchs on the bottom side. Included in the later group were a former World Milk Champion, the current Jersey Performance Index (JPI) leader, a Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest winner, the reigning Grand Champion of the All American Junior Jersey Show, two former National Grand Champions, a National Jersey Jug Futurity winner and several other All Americans. By day’s end, the sale had posted the second high average among those reported to the Jersey Journal thus far in 2009 and three of the top 15 prices paid for Registered Jerseys during the calendar year. Eleven of the consignments brought $5,000 or more. The Females The sole choice brought the top dollar for females consigned to this year’s All American Jersey Sale. The syndicate of Yosemite Jerseys, Richard Clauss and Brett Barlass, Hilmar, Calif., placed the final bid of $15,500 on a first choice female sired by BW Renegade-ET, GJPI +309, and out of BW Avery Katie ET121ET. The Californians purchased the right to choose first from 12 pregnancies due in March. The choice has a Parent Average (PA) JPI of +267 and sold with a contract to Genex/CRI.
The high selling female was a first choice female sired by BW Renegade-ET and out of BW Avery Katie ET 121-ET. Yosemite Jerseys, represented by C. A. Russell, far left, and Colin Russell, center back, Richard Clauss, third left, and Brett Barlass, center front, made the purchase for $15,500. Director of Field Services Kristin Paul and AJCA-NAJ Area Representative David Burris, second right, present syndicate members with the C. Scott Mayfield Memorial Trophy. Clint Collins III, second left, honors the consignor, Brentwood Farms, with the C. L. Collins Jr. Memorial Award. Also pictured are 2009 National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper and Dan Bauer, JMS Manger, and Lynn Lee, auctioneer, in the box.
Other offspring out of “Katie” have also sold well at The All American Jersey Sale in recent years. In 2007, a daughter, BW Iatola Carol ET515-ET, crossed the auction block for $20,000 and became the fourth high-selling individual of the year. Last year, another daughter, BW Legion Coed-ET, was the fourth high-selling female of the prestigious sale and her full brother, BW Academy-ET, was syndicated for $96,125 to kick off Project Academy. Five of the siblings’ other maternal sisters are Excellent and have records in excess of 27,000 lbs. milk, including BW Centurion Enid K783, Excellent-94%, with 37,140 lbs. milk, 1,734 lbs. fat and 1,183 lbs. protein in 365 days. Eight other maternal brothers are in A.I. The Excellent-93% “Katie” is sired by Bancrest Lester Avery, GJPI +110, and has five completed lactations—four of them over 30,000 lbs. milk—and a best record of 6-6 365 3x 36,530 4.8% 1,747 3.2% 1,172 DHIR. She is ranked among the top 1½% for JPI (August 2009) with a GJPI of +225. “Katie” has six Excellent maternal sisters and four brothers in A.I. “Katie’s” dam is an Excellent-92% daughter of Mason Boomer Sooner Berretta, GJPI +71, with three records over 20,000 lbs. milk and 25,570 lbs. milk, 1,014 lbs. fat and 936 lbs. fat in her second lactation. The next three dams all have records in excess of 19,200 lbs. milk. The choice was consigned by Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif. Genetic powerhouse, Gabys Dale Avalon-ET, was the second high selling
Gabys Dale Avalon-ET was the second-high selling female and the high selling live animal. She was purchased by David Allen, represented by Field Services Director Kristin Paul, second right, for $15,000. “Avalon” is a granddaughter of the breed’s #1 cow for JPI, Gabys Artist Ambrosia, and was consigned by Henry Gaby, represented by AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Elizabeth Moss, left. At the halter is Sidney Avila. Also pictured are 2009 National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper and JMS Manager Dan Bauer and auctioneer Lynn Lee in the box.
female and high selling live female at $15,000. Wisconsin Jersey breeder, David Allen of Reedsburg, outlasted all other bidders to take home the heifer ranked #14 on the list of the breed’s top 500 heifers for PA JPI. “Avalon” has a genomic evaluation of +1,426M, +78F and +61P and a GJPI of +280. “Avalon’s” consignor, Henry Gaby, Greeneville, Tenn., genotyped “Avalon” and two of her maternal sisters prior to the sale and consigned the best of the bunch. The eight-month-old heifer calf is sired by Oomsdale Jace Gratit Garden-ET, GJPI +271, and out of Gabys Jacinto Alyssa. “Alyssa” was appraised Very Good89% at 2-1 and has a projected m.e. of 25,155–1,159–907 on her first lactation. She is ranked #27 for JPI (August 2009) with a JPI of +277. She has six maternal brothers in A.I. and five maternal sisters ranked among the breed’s top 500 heifers for PA JPI. Their dam is the reigning #1 cow for JPI, Gabys Artist Ambrosia, at +340 JPI. The Excellent-91% daughter of ISDK JAS Artist, GJPI +224, made 19,720 lbs. milk, 902 lbs. fat and 633 lbs. protein in her first lactation and has a projected m.e. of 29,381–1,760–922 on her second lactation. “Ambrosia” has three Very Good maternal sisters ranked among the breed’s top 1½% for JPI. “Avalon’s” third dam is an Excellent-90% daughter of SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, GJPI +143, with 21,300 lbs. milk, 1,028 lbs. fat and 716 lbs. protein in her first lactation. Her fourth dam is Gabys
Hermitage Roxette, Excellent-90%, with a six lactation m.e. average of 20,737– 974–747 and 10 sons in A.I. Her fifth dam, Gabys Boomer Roxy, Excellent-91%, has two records over 21,000 lbs. milk and lifetime credits of 210,270 lbs. milk, 10,154 lbs. fat and 7,378 lbs. protein in 12 lactations. Members of the “Roxy” family have topped the National Heifer Sale the past two years and also the Kentucky National Sale in 2008. The contending bidder on “Avalon” was Steve Smith of Nicholasville, Ky. The third high seller—FLM Iatola Finest-ET—crossed the auction block in Louisville for $9,100. “Finest” was purchased by the partnership of Bachelor Farms and Louie Cozzitorto, Angola, Ind., and consigned by the syndicate of Frigot, Lancaster and Mahovlic of Ferndale, Wash. The daughter of SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, GJPI +143, celebrated her first birthday the day before the sale and hails from one of the breed’s premier show families. Her dam, Family Hill Sambo Fern, is the 2007 All American Five-YearOld Cow and was selected to represent her sire, Lester Sambo, GJPI +73, in the “Art of Fine Breeding” contest. “Fern” was first place aged cow at the Western National Jersey Show in 2009. She is appraised Excellent-95% and made a best record of 5-7 305 23,060 5.3% 1,213 3.7% 848 94DCR. “Fern’s” maternal sister, Pleasant Nook (continued to page 20)
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Berretta Felice, Excellent-95%, was the NASCO Type and Production Winner of the 2003 All American Jersey Show and made 24,280 lbs. milk, 1,178 lbs. fat and 925 lbs. protein. Another maternal sister, Family Hill Avery Fire, Excellent-94%, was Grand Champion of the 2007 Western National Jersey Show and has 21,800 lbs. milk, 985 lbs. fat and 766 lbs. protein. Their dam, Goldcrest Grove Felicity, is an Excellent-90% daughter of Shamrock Grove Gemini 50R, JPI -47. “Felicity” has five Excellent maternal sisters, all with records over 18,000 lbs. milk, including Family Hill SD Fortune, the 2005 Reserve All American Four-Year-Old Cow. The third dam of “Finest,” Goldcrest Reno Fantasy, Excellent-90%, was Reserve Grand Champion of the Western National Jersey Show in 1998 and made 21,500 lbs. milk, 865 lbs. fat and 682 lbs. protein at 9-11. Her fourth dam is Excellent-91% with more than 17,000 lbs. milk. The fourth high selling female is also backed by a family that has earned its share of blue ribbons and purple banners at The All American Jersey Show. Michael Langfus, Blue Ridge, Texas, purchased CKT Sambo Cookie for $6,600. The “Sambo” daughter was first place junior yearling at the Illinois State Fair in 2009 and sold due to BW Surefire, GJPI +173, in early April. Her dam, Family Hill Jade CarolinaET, is Excellent-91% and was the third high selling female at the All American Jersey Sale in 2005. “Carolina’s” maternal sister, Family Hill Connection Chilli, Excellent-91%, stood first in the senior two-year-old class at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Jersey Show and the Maryland State Fair in 2007 and has 17,180 lbs. milk, 861 lbs. fat and 597 lbs. protein. Another maternal sister, Family Hill Connection
The sole bull to be syndicated in The 57th All American Jersey Sale was Avon Road Tbone Polo-ET. He was syndicated for $22,750 by a group of 51 Jersey breeders and Semex USA, represented by Harley Nicholson, front. “Polo” was consigned by Alison Strandberg, represented by Field Services Director Kristin Paul. In the box are JMS Manager Dan Bauer and auctioneer Lynn Lee.
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The third high selling female was FLM Iatola Finest, purchased by Bachelor Farms, represented by Steve Bachelor, left, and Louie Cozzitorto, center, for $9,100. “Finest” was consigned by Frigot, Lancaster and Mahovlic. Also pictured are Emily Sigle, at the halter, 2009 National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper and Dan Bauer, JMS Manager, and Lynn Lee, auctioneer, in the box.
CKT Sambo Cookie was the fourth high selling female, purchased by Michael and Stacy Langfus, center, for $6,600. “Cookie” was consigned by CKT Partners, represented by AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Ron Mosser, left. Also pictured are Avery Lutz at the halter and Queen Kasper. In the box are Bauer and Lee.
Charlotte-ET, was the high selling female of the 2005 All American Jersey Sale and the year’s high-selling heifer calf. A third maternal sister, Family Hill Amedeo Colbi, tied as the high-selling female of the All American Jersey Sale a year later. The sisters have six maternal brothers in A.I. Their famous dam is two-time National Grand Champion (2003 and 2006), Pleasant Nook F Prize Circus. “Circus” is just one of two living cows to be appraised Excellent-97% and has five completed lactations—four of them over 21,600 lbs. milk. She was also tapped as Grand Champion of the Western National in 2003, 2005 and 2006 and named Reserve National Grand Champion in 2005. The next dam is Excellent-91%. “Cookie” was consigned by CKT Partners, Kenney, Ill.
The Syndicated Bull Avon Road Tbone Polo-ET was the single young bull sold in this year’s All American Jersey Sale, syndicated by a group of 51 Jersey breeders and Semex USA, Madison, Wis., for $22,750. What breeders lacked in quantity of syndication options was well compensated with quality in this young bull from the “Pop” cow family at Avon Road Jerseys of Alma Center, Wis. “Polo” is sired by the breed’s former #1 bull for JPI, Richies Jace Tbone A364, GJPI +232, and was genotyped prior to the sale. He carries a GPTA of +1,090M, +55F and +61P and a GJPI of +217. His dam, Avon Road Parade Poppy-ET, Excellent-91%, is sired by BW ParadeET, GJPI +140, and ranked among the top 1½% for JPI (August 2009) with an (continued to page 22)
Sponsors of The All American Jersey Sale and Social Bush River Jerseys/Harvey Peeler’s Farm Inc. Cabot Cooperative Creamery Danish Jerseys/Viking Genetics Hilmar Cheese Company Holmes County Cheese Spring Brook Farm Cheese Jim and Carol Ahlem, Calif. Barham Jersey Farm, Tenn. Breeder’s Choice Sires/Netherhall Polled Jerseys, Mich. Clauss Dairy Farms, Calif. Danforth Jersey Farm, N.Y. Alan and Rosalie Danforth, N.Y. Nico and Erna de Boer and Sons, Texas Den-Kel Jerseys, N.Y. Forest Glen Jerseys, Ore. Highland Farms Inc., Maine Hi-Land Farms, N.Y.
Huffard Dairy Farms, Va. Jersey Origins, Ohio Jim and Janet VanBuskirk, Mich. Dr. J. J. and Marilyn Malnati, S.C. Margandale Jersey Farms, Ohio Marv Du Jerseys, Idaho Peter Vail and Henry Beneke, N.Y. Joey Pendleton, Ky. Prairie Harbour Jerseys LLC, Texas Donnie and Elsa Sherman, Calif. Silver Spring Farms, N.Y. Stryk Jersey Farm, Texas Sun Valley Jersey Farm, Ore. Sno-Krest Jersey Farm, Vt. Sunset Canyon Jerseys, Ore. Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc., Calif. Will-Do Jerseys, S.C. Wilsonview Dairy, Ore. Windridge Jersey Farm, Ind. World Wide Sires Ltd., Calif.
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index of +208. She made two records over 23,000 lbs. milk and a best record of 4-3 305 25,130 4.6% 1,151 3.7% 942 98DCR. “Poppy” has seven Very Good maternal sisters with records to 21,730 lbs. milk, 1,179 lbs. fat and 763 lbs. protein and a maternal brother, Avon Road Damian, GJPI +186, at Select Sires. “Polo’s” grandam is Avon Road DC Pop, Excellent-93%. “Pop” placed fifth for fat in the 2008 Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest with lifetime credits to date of 222,273 lbs. milk, 11,297 lbs. fat and 7,806 lbs. protein in 3,240 days. She has two records over 30,000 lbs. milk and a best record of 7-2 365 36,523 5.6% 2,029 3.3% 1,200 DHIR. The next dam is appraised Excellent-90% and has a 4-11 record of 21,690 lbs. milk, 915 lbs. fat and 773 lbs. protein. “Polo” was consigned by Alison Strandberg, Alma Center, Wis. Other Sale Highlights Auctioneer Lynn Lee was quick to pick up where he left off last year when he took the reins for calling the prestigious sale from his mentor, Jack Holbrook. Lyon Blackstone Steffi was auctioned for the benefit of the National Jersey Queen Scholarship Fund. She was consigned by Lyon Jerseys, Toledo, Iowa, and purchased by Robert D. Kauffman, Shreve, Ohio, for $2,600. Prior to the sale, Jersey enthusiasts were treated to a wine, cider and cheese social in the West Hall Sale Arena. The All American Sale Committee was chaired by Jim VanBuskirk, Carleton, Mich., and Mike Fremstad, Westby, Wis., served as associate chair. Other committee
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The fifth high selling female, Sunset Canyon Actions DC Nadine-ET, sold for $6,400 to Curtis Lee Strange Jr., represented by Area Representative Elizabeth Moss, back. “Nadine” was consigned by Sunset Canyon and Dave Brown, represented by JMS Assistant Manager Louie Cozzitorto, left. Pictured with “Nadine” are 2009 National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper and Tabb French at the halter. In the box are JMS Manager Dan Bauer and auctioneer Lynn Lee.
members include: James Ahlem, Hilmar, Calif.; Joey Blankenship, Sugar Grove, Va.; Alan Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.; Clint Collins III, Sylacagua, Ala.; Ted DeMent, Kenney, Ill.; Robin DennistonKeller, Byron, N.Y.; Richard A. Doran Jr., Newberry, S.C.; Henry Gaby, Greeneville, Tenn.; Pat Gourley, Portland, Ore.; Lloyd Heinz, Shawano, Wis.; Eddie Kirchdoerfer, Cape Girardeau, Mo.; Ryan Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash.; Lynn Lee, Smyrna, Tenn.; Corey Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C. ; Jim Quist, Fresno, Calif.; Larry Schirm, Laurelville, Ohio; Eric Silva, Beaver, Ore.; Brian Spahr, Findley, Ohio; Jerry Spielman, Seneca, Kan.; Charles Steer, Cottage Grove, Tenn.; Bradley Taylor, Booneville, Miss.; Ron Wussow, Cecil, Wis.; and Jeff Ziegler, Ostrander, Ohio. Sales $4,000 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Semex USA and Polo Syndicate, Madison, Wis. Avon Road Tbone Polo-ET, bull 3 mos....................... $22,750
(Alison Strandberg, Alma Center, Wis.) Yosemite Jerseys, Richard Clauss and Brett Barlass, Hilmar, Calif. First choice female sired by BW Renegade-ET and out of BW Avery Katie ET121-ET................................................. 15,500 (Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif.) David Allen, Reedsburg, Wis. Gabys Dale Avalon-ET, heifer calf 8 mos..................... 15,000 (Henry Gaby, Greeneville, Tenn.) Bachelor Farms and Louie Cozzitorto, Angola, Ind. FLM Iatola Finest-ET, open yearling 12 mos................. 9,100 (Frigot, Lancaster and Mahovlic, Ferndale, Wash.) Michael Langfus, Blue Ridge, Texas CKT Sambo Cookie, bred heifer 17 mos....................... 6,600 (CKT Partners, Kenney, Ill.) Curtis Lee Strange Jr., Madison, Ga. Sunset Canyon Actions DC Nadine-ET, heifer calf 5 mos. .................................................................................. 6,400 (Sunset Canyon and Dave Brown, Beaver, Ore.) Anna Bertaina, c/o Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif. UHT Canaan Iatola Brookie, heifer calf 7 mos............... 5,500 (UHT Enterprises and Canaan Jerseys, Tillamook, Ore.) Mike Hellenbrand, Cross Plains, Wis. Freemans Jevon Special-ET, heifer calf 11 mos............ 5,500 (Hillpoint, Freeman and Schaufelberger, Cross Plains, Wis.) Emily Green, Elsie, Mich. Lencrest Hp Brownie-ET, heifer calf 7 mos.................... 5,200 (Gary and Maureen Bowers and Mike and Linda Hellenbrand, Cross Plains, Wis.) Kevin Eric Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C. Billings Legion Dextra, open yearling 12 mos................ 5,100 (The Billings Farm, Woodstock, Vt.) S.K.A.R. Syndicate, Dalhart, Texas Bridon Saber Voyage, bred heifer 13 mos..................... 5,000 (Bridon Farms Inc., Paris, Ont.) Colin R. Russell, Hilmar, Calif. BW Action Cece ET656-ET, heifer calf 4 mos............... 4,600 (Brentwood Farms) Lloyd Heinz, Shawano, Wis. Norse Star Triumph Twilite-ET, heifer calf 7 mos............ 4,500 (Norse Star Jerseys, Westby, Wis.) James Herron, Salem, Ohio Three Valleys Tbone F Maggie-ET, heifer calf 6 mos.... 4,500 (Bruce Roos and Kara Hale, Cloverdale, Ore.) David and Beth Ertl, Edison, Ohio Prairie Harbour Advice Myrtle-ET, heifer calf 8 mos...... 4,100 (Prairie Harbour Jerseys Llc, Glencoe, Minn.) William P. and Debra Grammer, Sebring, Ohio Mainstream Louie Sachet, heifer calf 6 mos.................. 4,000 (Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden, Wash.) Heartland Jerseys, Seneca, Kan. Waunakee Dale Petty 2333-ET, heifer calf 7 mos.......... 4,000 (Gerald Laufenberg, Mount Horeb, Wis.)
Jim and Jan VanBuskirk Ph: 734/654-6544 Fax: 734/654-9240 Dave, Yvonne, Logan, Jacob and Zakary VanBuskirk Ph: 734/654-0402 1110 Sigler Road, Carleton, Michigan 48117
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or the second time in as many years, Christy and Ron Ratliff, Garnett, Kan., and Ratliff Price Alicia have won the most prestigious Jersey show in North America—The All American Jersey Show. The four-year-old cow received the dubious honor of National Grand Champion on November 9, 2009, in Louisville, Ky. Winning the back-to-back championship has only happened five times in the 56-year history of the show: Sybil Design Etta in 1947, 1948; Sybil Surville Jess in 1976, 1977; Billings Top Roseanne in 1988, 1989; Bolle Acres MJ Willie May in 1998, 1999; and Ratliff Price Alicia in 2008, 2009. With her head held high and ears forward, “Alicia” and Christy made their way to the center of the ring as Judge Brian Sayles from Paris, Ontario, Canada, gave his reasons. “It has been a pleasure to judge this show today,” said Sayles. “There have been a lot of Excellent cows out here today and each and every exhibitor should be complimented on bringing out these high quality animals.” “Our champion today is going to be that four-year-old cow,” continued Sayles. “That class of four-year-olds was an outstanding class with big numbers and lots of quality the entire way through.” “The second place four-year-old is going to be our reserve champion today,” announced Sayles as Emily Thornburg, Carlisle, Pa., led Frederick 2783 Adventure to the middle of the ring. She was exhibited by S. Lackey, H. Rader, and C. and E. Walton, Carlisle, Pa. Sayles, with his consultant, Hank Van Exel, Lodi, Calif., was charged with sorting through the 387 Registered Jerseys in The All American Jersey Show. This was Sayles’s second time to make his selections as judge. The first time came in 2001. He and his wife, Donna, and two sons own and operate Bridon Farms Inc. Brian is among the most experienced and widely traveled dairy cattle judges in the world today. He has judged innumerable local, state and provincial, and regional shows across North America. Besides past assignments at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair,
World Dairy Expo and the Pennsylvania All-American Dairy Show, Brian judged the National Jersey Jug Futurity in 1991 and the All American Junior Jersey Show in 1997. He has also judged Jerseys and Holsteins in Australia, Brazil, Ecuador, Japan and Mexico. He received the Klussendorf Trophy in 2003 and the Curtis Clark Award in 1990 at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. His consultant, Hank Van Exel was an associate with Sayles in 2001 at The All American. Van Exel is the owner and operator of two dairies totaling 1,600 cows. He has judged at fairs in more than 20 states, with major assignments at World Dairy Expo, the Royal Winter Fair and previously at the All American in 2002. In 2003, Hank and his wife, Carolyn, won the National Jersey Jug Futurity with an animal of their own breeding. Championship Classes “These cows that we have pulled out to represent the winning classes today are tremendous,” said Sayles during his grand champion reasons. “We are really proud of our first and second place winners today.” As the crowd admired the two Intermediate Champions, the National Jersey Jug Futurity Winners and the two Senior Champions, Judge Sayles made the announcement, “We are making the first and second place four-year-olds today your National Grand Champions.” As applause filled Freedom Hall, Ratliff and Thornburg made their way to the center of the ring with “Alicia” and “Adventure” to take their place in the history books of The All American Jersey Show. Intermediate and Senior Champions “There are certainly beautiful winners out here from these early classes,” praised Judge Sayles in his Intermediate Champion class. “Tremendous udders and tremendous development for these young cows with sharpness and dairyness throughout.” “These two dark heifers go together so well,” said Sayles of his two junior threeyear-olds. “ I am going to make them Intermediate and Reserve Intermediate Champion today.” As Belfontaine Remake Oshgosh and
Grand Champion Ratliff Price Alicia was named the 2009 National Grand Champion at The All American Jersey Show. Pictured from left to right: Sue and Chuck Luchsinger presenting the Silver Spring Farms Trophy for Grand Champion; Sandi Hurtgen with the Stardust Jersey Farms Trophy for Senior Champion; AJCA Executive Secretary Neal Smith presenting the A. J. Keightley Memorial Trophy for best udder; First Alternate National Jersey Queen Brittany Core presents the Adelene Keightley Memorial Trophy to the breeders of “Alicia;” and National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper presents the banner for National Grand Champion to Ron and Christy Ratliff, owners and breeders of “Alicia.”
Gadget Jade of Edgebrook made their way to the center of the ring, Judge Sayles continued, “This is a tremendous pair and they are in their wedding clothes today.” “Oshgosh” was exhibited by Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill., and “Gadget Jade” was bred and owned by Patty Dilly, Montour, Iowa. KCJF Centurions Ritz, owned by Brittany Core, Salivisa, Ky., was named Honorable Mention Intermediate Champion. “These four cows come to the top for us today in this group of senior cows,” praised Judge Syales in his senior champion class.
Reserve Grand Champion Owners Emily Thornburg, Craig Walton and Junior Rader flank Reserve National Grand Champion Frederick 2783 Adventure. Walton is holding the Bachelor Farms Trophy for Reserve Grand Champion. Consultant Hank Van Exel and Judge Brian Sayles congratulate the group on their winnings. Presenting the group with their banner is Second Alternate National Jersey Queen Karessa Mann. Also pictured at the far right are AJCA President, David Chamberlain and Clint Collins with the Arco Farms Trophy for Reserve Senior Champion.
“It’s a shame we can’t recognize all four.” As mentioned previously, Ratliff Price Alicia was named Senior Champion and received the Stardust Jersey Farms Trophy. Frederick 1783 Adventure received the Arco Jersey Farm Trophy for Reserve Senior Champion honors. Gillers Georgina, owned by Katie Gibson, Eminence, Ky., was Honorable Mention Senior Champion. Junior Champion Females In the heifer show the senior calf captured top honors. Triple H King Icing-ET, bred
Ratliff Price Alicia was named the first dairy Supreme Champion in North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) history. The four-year-old cow was chosen by a panel of judges from the other breed shows for the honor. Pictured with Ratliff and “Alicia” are: Dave Trotter, Guernsey judge; Doug Murray, Milking Shorthorn judge; Dennis Patrick, Ayrshire judge; Corrine P. Fetter, Director of Expositions with the Supreme Champion banner; Christy Ratliff and “Alicia;” Chris Lahmers, Holstein judge; David Sparrow, Dairy Superintendent of NAILE with the $2,500 cash award; Brian Sayles, Jersey judge; and Chris Hill, Brown Swiss judge.
and owned by Scot B. Hammann, Barron, Wis., was named Junior Champion. “This is a nice group of heifers to represent the classes,” said Sayles. “This young heifer caught our eye in the class and she will be your champion.” Lookout Smokin Baby J -97522, exhibited by Ron and Christy Ratliff, was named Reserve Junior Champion. River Valley Iatola Gorgeous, exhibited by Ben Sauder, was named Honorable Mention Junior Champion. (continued to page 28)
Belfontaine Remake Oshgosh was crowned Intermediate Champion of The 2009 All American Show. She was exhibited by Ben Sauder and led by Nic Sauder. Gadget Jade of Edgebrook, owned by Patty Dilly and shown by Dean Dohle was named Reserve Intermediate Champion. Pictured from left to right: Judge Brian Sayles; Phil and Marty Gordon presenting the Phil and Marty Gordon and Family Trophy; National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper presenting the banner to Sauder; Dohle; Second Alternate Queen Karessa Mann with the banner; Derrick Frigot with the JISEX International Trophy and consultant Van Exel and AJCA Executive Secretary Neal Smith.
Hillacres Rhonda Ricotta
All American Milking Senior Yearling Thomas Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa.
Gillers Georgina
All American Senior Three-Year-Old Cow Katie Gibson, Eminence, Ky.
All American Open Show (continued from page 27)
Supreme Champion In March 2009, the North American International Livestock Exposition announced a Supreme Championship class would be implemented at the 2009 events. In the first competition, the Jersey cow reigned Supreme as Ratliff Price Alicia took home the championship over the five other breeds of dairy cattle exhibited. She was chosen by the judges of the open shows in each breed and received a $2,500 cash award and the title of Supreme Champion. All American and Reserve All Americans Named The All American Jersey Show is a
WF Bomber Shandy
All American Junior Two-Year-Old Cow Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va.
Ratliff Price Alicia
All American Four-Year-Old Cow Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan.
championship show. The first place animal in each class is designated by the American Jersey Cattle Association as “The All American” of its age group. The second place animal earns “Reserve All American” recognition. Each All American is presented a framed gold seal certificate featuring the winner’s name and class designation as an All American. Framed Reserve All American silver certificates are awarded to the runnerups in each class. Premier Performance Winners The Premier Performance Cow and winner of the Allen D. Meyer Challenge Trophy, as well as a $2,000 cash award, was the fourth place senior two-year-old,
Milk-N-More Sultan Brynn-ET. She was exhibited by Abby and India Tauchen, Lloyd Heinz, Ron and Nicolle Wussow, and Budjon, Shawano, Wis. The fourth place senior three-year-old, Pyramid Hallmark Fernleaf Daisy, took home a cash award for $1,000 as the Reserve Premier Performance cow. She was exhibited by Nic, Jeni, Ben and Andy Sauder, Tremont, Ill. (winners and class sponsors are listed on page 43). A total of $7,000 was offered for the Premier Performance class at The 2009 All American Jersey Show. First place Premier Performance winners in each of the milking classes received the Tracy Stiles Memorial Award sponsored by Jer-Nan Associates, (continued to page 31)
KCJF Centurions Ritz
Belfontaine Remake Oshgosh
All American Senior Two-Year-Old Cow Brittany Core, Salvisa, Ky.
All American Junior Three-Year-Old Cow Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill.
Dalemcee-J Counciller Tauntra
Potwell By Whoms Denise 32M
All American Five-Year-Old Cow Patricia S. Stiles, Clear Brook, Va.
Tower Vue Tobago-ET
All American National Jersey Jug Futurity Winner Scott M. Walton, Carlisle, Pa.
All American Aged Cow Brady and Brittany Core, Salvisa, Ky.
All American Senior Best Three Females
Ratliff Price Alicia, Ratliff Juno Madison-ET, Ratliff D Dean Allie
Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan.
PM Minister Lea
Cumberlands MCT Sassafras
All American Junior Heifer Calf Ralph F. Uhe and Family and Robert Jarrell, Janesville, Wis.
All American Intermediate Heifer Calf Bush River, Skip-A-Rilla, Ted Adkins, Newberry, S.C.
Triple H King Icing-ET
Lookout CF Smokin Baby J -97522
Hillacres Be A Star
South Mountain Valiant Josie
All American Senior Heifer Calf Scot B. Hammann, Barron, Wis.
All American Junior Yearling Heifer Steven Pozzi, Valley Ford, Calif.
All American Summer Yearling Heifer Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan.
All American Winter Yearling Heifer Amanda Thompson, Wellsville, Pa.
All American Junior Best Three Females Meadowridge Escapade Salli-ET, Meadowridge Indiana Ixonia, Meadowridge King Locket
Roger Reibe and Family, Cumberland, Wis.
All American Open Show (continued from page 28)
Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Special Awards Ratliff Price Alicia was named the best bred and owned cow of the show for the second year and received the Williams Jersey Farm Trophy and a SC-20 Millenium on-farm semen tank donated by MVEChart Bio-Medical Division. She also recieved the A. J. Keightley Family Trophy for the best udder of the show. Her breeders, Ron and Christy Ratliff, received the Adelene Keightley Memorial Trophy. Pleasant Valley Prime Heather, the fourth place aged cow, received the Nasco International Type and Production Award. “Heather” was exhibited by Spring Valley Farm, Westminster, Md. For an unprecedented 17th time, Waverly Farms, Clear Brook, Va., took home the Premier Breeder banner. The farm also received the Premier Exhibitor banner for the 14th time. With these awards they received the Brentwood Farms Trophy and the Oak Breeze Farm Trophy. Ratliff Jerseys, Garnett, Kan., won the Reserve Premier Breeder banner and River Valley Jerseys, Tremont, Ill., was named Reserve Premier Exhibitor. For the second consecutive year, the host state of Kentucky captured the state herd trophy and received the Jersey Journal Trophy. The New Hampshire Jersey Cattle Club presented the Ladies Showmanship Trophy to Darlene Williams, McConnelsville,
Junior Champions Judge Brian Sayles and consultant Hank Van Exel named Triple H King Icing as Junior Champion of The All American Jersey Show. She was led by her owner Scot Hammann. Presenting the Tennessee Jersey Cattle Club Trophy is Second Alternate National Jersey Queen Karessa Mann, while National Queen Stephanie Kasper presents the rosette and All American Winter Yearling award. Christy (on the halter) and Ron Ratliff, far right, exhibited the Reserve Junior Champion, Lookout CF Smokin Baby J -97522. Michael Rider presents the Rider Jersey Farm Trophy to the couple. First Alternate Queen Brittany Core presents the rosette.
Ohio, as the top female s h ow m a n . R o g e r Riebe, Cumberland, Wis., took home the Ohio Jersey Breeders Trophy for top male showman. SHF Centurion Sultan-ET was named the Premier Performance Sire of The All American Jersey Show for the second year. The Semex Alliance received the award sponsored by the New England Jersey Breeders Association. This award is given on the basis of class placing and yield deviations for no more than six daughters, plus 25% of the sire’s JPI. Winning the Bourne-Le Seuer Trophy for the best barn exhibit was Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va. The National Jersey Queen and her attendants made the presentations to the winners throughout the day as the large ringside audience watched, along with an untold number of people across the world viewing the ceremonies on steaming live video provided by the North American International Livestock Exposition. The Class Winners The New York Jersey Cattle Club presented each class winner with a gift. Class protein awards were sponsored by Jack Cunningham, Milan, Tenn., and the Wheatley Johnson Memorial Award, Manassas, Va. (winners are pictured on pages 40, 42). Western Yeast Company sponsored the best udder awards in each milking class.
“What a class to start with,” said Judge Sayles about the 31 milking yearlings. “The Jersey breed has changed over the last few years and this class shows the development we have had.” Receiving the Henry P. Knolle Trophy for first place milking senior yearling was Hillacres Rhonda Ricotta, bred and owned by Thomas Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa. She was second best udder, and the second place class premier performance winner and best bred and owned in the class. “This long, tall, dairy heifer has that upstandingness and dairyness that we admire,” said Sayles. “She has a tremendous width to her udder.” Following in second was the “quality heifer” Gibbs Militia Journey, exhibited by Dwight Gibbs and Norman Nabholz, Epworth, Iowa. She placed over the best uddered cow in the class, Rossland AJ Selina, owned by Larry and Sara Duvall and Jacob and Lucas Hershberger, Chillicothe, Ohio. Milking senior yearling (31 shown) Class sponsored by Cow’s Match Jersey Blend, Land O’Lakes Animal Milk Products 1. Hillacres Rhonda Ricotta, Thomas Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., 2nd best udder, 2nd premier performance cow, best bred and owned; 2. Gibbs Militia Journey, Dwight Gibbs and Norman Nabholz, Epworth, Iowa; 3. Rossland AJ Selina, Larry and Sara Duvall, Jacob and Lucas Hershberger, (continued to page 34)
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Gibbs Militia Journey
Reserve All American Milking Senior Yearling Dwight Gibbs and Norman Nahbolz, Epworth, Iowa
Gadget Jade of Edgebrook
Reserve All American Junior Three-Year-Old Cow Patty Dilly, Montour, Iowa
Xanadu Champion Kandy Kiss
Reserve All American Five-Year-Old Cow Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill.
All American Open Show (continued from page 31)
Chillicothe, Ohio, 1st best udder; 4. UHT Canaan Excalibur Starbright, UHT Enterprises and Canaan Jerseys, Tillamook, Ore.; 5. Dutch Hollow Legion Leslee, Emily Jane Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y., 1st premier performance cow, PA protein award; 6. SAR Touch Gold Nannette, Clifford Henry Stiles, Newberry, S.C.; 7. Ratliff Sultan Venus, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan.; 8. Bolle-Acres JJ Sara, T. & R. McCauley, G. Henderson, K. Demmer and N. Nabholz, Lowell, Mich.; 9. Hermitage Counciller Sheyba-ETN, Matt Iager and Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va.; 10. WF Comerica Sachet, Todd Stiles, Clear Brook, Va.
“We are starting the class with a heifer
SAR Apollo Tessa
Reserve All American Junior Two-Year-Old Cow Bush River, Skiparilla, Tyler French, Newberry, S.C.
Indiana Veda
Reserve All American Senior Three-Year-Old Cow Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams, McConnelsville, Ohio
Ratliff D Dean Allie-ET
Indiana Angelina
Reserve All American Senior Two-Year-Old Cow Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams, McConnelsville, Ohio
Frederick 2783 Adventure
Reserve All American Four-Year-Old Cow S. Lackey, H. Rader, C. and E. Walton, Carlisle, Pa.
WF Iatola Mercedes
Reserve All American Aged Cow Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan.
Reserve All American National Jersey Jug Futurity Todd Stiles, Clear Brook, Va.
that’s got a lot of dairyness and openness,” said Sayles. “She has a beautiful fore and rear udder and tremendous balance throughout.” WF Bomber Shandy, owned by Waverly Farm, took top honors in the class of 28 junior two-year-olds. She was also awarded best udder and best bred and owned in the class. “I love her style when she is on the
move,” continued Sayles. “She certainly comes to the top of this class.” “Our second cow is similar to her” said Judge Sayles of SAR Apollo Tessa. “She shows the same characteristics, but doesn’t have the volume and size of the first cow.” “Tessa,” exhibited by Bush River, Skiparilla, and Tyler French, Newberry, S.C., was named second best udder and first premier performance cow in the class.
Meadowridge Escapade Salli-ET
Reserve All American Junior Heifer Calf Mak Riebe and Gene Henderson, Cumberland, Wis.
Select Minister Elodie-ET
BBDN Furor Eureka-ET
Reserve All American Intermediate Heifer Calf Norman E. Nabholz, West Union, Iowa
Hawk Pond Bit of Tequilla
River Valley Iatola Gorgeous
Reserve All American Senior Heifer Calf Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill.
Meadowridge King Locket
Reserve All American Summer Yearling Heifer Natalie and Nicole Sanders, Hilmar, Calif.
Reserve All American Junior Yearling Heifer Rich or Theresa Townsend and Aimee Gigax, Elkland, Mo.
Reserve All American Winter Yearling Heifer Roger Riebe and Gene Henderson, Cumberland, Wis.
She placed over the “dairy heifer,” KCJF Tracers Calista, in third. “Calista” is owned by Brady Core, Salvisa, Ky.
Intermediate Champion. “This first cow has been fresh since April and still shows a lot of dairyness and strength,” complimented Sayles. Receiving Reserve All American honors was Indiana Angelina, owned by Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams, McConnelsville, Ohio. She was named best udder in class and was the second premier performance cow in the class. Her “tremendous udder” carried her over the third place cow, WF Tiger Savvy, owned by Todd Stiles, Clear Brook, Va.
year-olds. Belfontaine Remake Oshgosh, exhibited by Ben Sauder, also took home best udder of the class. “What a beautiful dairy cow to start off with,” said Sayles. “She has tremendous dairy qualities and is certainly in her wedding clothes today.” Placing second was the future Reserve Intermediate Champion, Gadget Jade of Edgebrook, exhibited by Patty Dilly, Montour, Iowa. She placed over the “young dairy heifer” in third, Valhalla Indiana Lucky, shown by Ron and Christy Ratliff.
Senior 2-yr.-old cow (29 shown) 1. KCJF Centurions Ritz, Brittany Core, Salvisa, Ky., 2nd best udder, best bred and owned; 2. Indiana Angelina, Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams, 1st best udder, 2nd premier performance cow; 3. WF Tiger Savvy, Todd Stiles, Clear Brook, Va.; 4. Milk-N-More Sultan Brynn-ET, N. & W. Wussow, Abby and India Tauchen, Lloyd Heinz, and Budjon, Shawano, Wis., overall premier performance cow, yield deviation protein award; 5. WF Attaboy Spice, Todd Stiles; 6. Ratliff Sambo Magnolia-ET, Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan.; 7. Meadowridge All Star Daffie, Michael Riebe, Cumberland, Wis.; 8. Partee at Budjon Lyndsay-ET, Buster Goff, Hobbs, N.M.; 9. TJ Classic Sultan Briana, Joel and Greg Bourne and Tabitha Francis, Ansonia, Ohio; 10. Master Rose, Topp View Farms and P. and T. LLC, Botkins, Ohio
Junior 3-yr.-old cow (25 shown) Class sponsored by Select Sires Inc. 1. Belfontaine Remake Oshgosh (S: Rock Ella RemakeET, D: Payneside Furor Oshgosh), Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill., 1st best udder, int. champ.; 2. Gadget Jade of Edgebrook (S: Giprat Belles Jade-ET, D: Jamaica Gidget of Edgebrook), Patty Dilly, Montour, Iowa, best bred and owned, res. int. champ; 3. Valhalla Indiana Lucky, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan.; 4. WF Legion Dayna, Waverly Farm and Chad and Brooke Powers, Clear Brook, Va., 2nd premier performance cow; 5. Tallys Centurion Tilly, Bush River, Skiparilla, and/or Tyler, Tabb, and Trey French, Newberry, S.C.; 6. BRJ Sultan Kody Bell R-60, Bush River, Skiparilla, R.J. Doran, Newberry, S.C., 1st premier performance cow; 7. Payneside Amedeo Jessie, Halle and Jake Reichard, Austin and Craig Thomas, Brandi Stevens, Plymouth, Ind.; 8. Sultans Teebug, Todd Stiles; 9. Mayerlane Brown Cow Vanna, Legendholm and Nabholz Farm; 10. Rock Ella Gillers (continued to page 36)
Junior 2-yr.-old cow (28 shown) Class sponsored by Mayfield Farm and Nursery 1. WF Bomber Shandy, Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va., 1st best udder, best bred and owned; 2. SAR Apollo Tessa, Bush River, Skiparilla, Tyler French, Newberry, S.C., 2nd best udder, 1st premier performance cow; 3. KCJF Tracers Calista, Brady Core, Salvisa, Ky.; 4. Robin Acres Smart Ren Alpha 1-ETN, Legendholm and Nabholz Farm, Hixton, Wis., 2nd premier performance cow; 5. Bri-Lin Giller Twinkle, Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams, McConnelsville, Ohio; 6. RJF Jamaica Rockstar, Robert Jarrell, Corbyville, Ont.; 7. Bambis Valiant Posy, Norman E. Nabholz and Gene Henderson, West Union, Iowa; 8. Oak Mound MS Tequila Paige, Nabholz Farms, West Union, Iowa; 9. WF Shebull Hadley, Waverly Farm; 10. Meadowridge King Missy, Mark Riebe, Cumberland, Wis. PA protein award—Yosemite Kokomoo Artist H3199, Colin Russell, Hilmar, Calif., 24th in class
“This senior two-year-old class is a tremendous class of young cows with fantastic udders,” complimented Sayles of the 29 senior two year-olds. “What a beautiful rear view of this class.” Taking top honors was KCJF Centurions Ritz owned by Brittany Core, Salvisa, Ky. She was best bred and owned and the second best udder in the class. She went on to be named Honorable Mention
The future Intermediate Champion won the top place among 25 junior three-
Milk-N-More Sultan Brynn-ET won the Premier Performance Cow competition. Cari Wolfe of Jer-Nan Associates and Bobby Stiles present the Tracy Stiles Memorial award; Judge Brian Sayles presents the the Allen D. Meyer Challenge Trophy; and Second Alternate Jersey Queen Karessa Mann, and First Alternate Queen Brittany Core, present the $2,000 cash award to “Brynn’s” owners; Kelli Cull and Abby and India Tauchen. National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper presents the banner to Cull and the Tauchens.
All American Open Show (continued from page 35)
Crystalyn, Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams Yield deviation protein award—BW Anzac Cindy M495, Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif., 14th in class
“This cow in first shows me a lot of balance,” said Judge Sayles of Gillers Georgina. “She has strength the whole way through her and has a tremendous udder.” “Georgina” is owned by Katie Gibson, Eminence, Ky. She was followed in second by “a real dairy cow” Indiana Veda, bred and owned by Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams. The pair were named first and second best udders in the class of 25 senior three-year-olds. “It’s the width and height of rear udder that carry our second cow over the long, sharp cow in third,” explained Sayles. Placing third was Hurnoia RBR Bree 37R, exhibited by Robert Jarrell, Corbyville, Ontario, Canada. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (25 shown) 1. Gillers Georgina, Katie Gibson, Eminence, Ky., 1st best udder; 2. Indiana Veda, Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams, 2nd best udder, best bred and owned, yield deviation protein winner; 3. Huronia RBR Bree 37R, Robert Jarrell; 4. Pyramid Hallmark Fernleaf Daisy-ET, Nic, Jeni, Ben and Andy
Darlene Williams and AJCA Executive Secretary Neal Smith present the Williams Jersey Farm Trophy to Christy and Ron Ratliff for the best bred and owned cow of the show, Ratliff Price Alicia.
Nic Sauder accepts the $1,000 cash award and banner for Reserve Premier Performance Cow, Pyramid Hallmark Fernleaf Daisy, from First Alternate National Jersey Queen Brittany Core and Second Alternate Queen Karessa Mann and National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper. Cari Wolfe of Jer-Nan Associates and Bobby Stiles present the Tracy Stiles Memorial award. Each of the 18 cows in the class were presented a one-lb. block of Tillamook Vintage White Cheddar.
Sauder, Tremont, Ill., 1st premier performance cow; 5. KCJF Responses Royal, Brittany Core; 6. Billings Remake Bounty, Billings Farm Inc., Woodstock, Vt., 2nd premier performance cow; 7. Parkview Ressurection Romania, Nic, Jeni, Ben and Andy Sauder; 8. Partee at Budjon Last Call, Jordan and Whitney Ebert, Algoma, Wis.; 9. Piedmont Jade BG, Corey and Mandy Lutz and James and Olivia Pearson, Lincolnton, N.C.; 10. Ratliff Kaptain Erica, Christy Ratliff
“The Jersey breed certainly has improved over the years and it takes second to no other dairy breed there is today,” raved Judge Sayles after placing the 36 four-yearolds. “This is a tremendous lineup of cows with tremendous udders the whole way down the line.” “The cow we are starting with today has got that overall length,” said Sayles of future National Grand Champion, Ratliff Price Alicia. “She’s sharp, she’s dairy and she carries her udder tightly up high, both in the fore and rear.” “Following her is a youthful, sleek, dairy cow,” said Sayles about eventual Reserve National Grand Champion, Frederick 2783 Adventure. “Alicia,” exhibited by Ron and Christy Ratliff, was named best udder in the class. She also received best bred and owned
Semex Alliance representatives Michael Hurst and Harley Nicholson accept the Premier Performance Sire banner from National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper. SHF Centurion Sultan owned by Semex received the honor at the show.
of the show and was the first premier performance cow in the class. “Adventure,” owned by S. Lackey, H. Rader, and C. and E. Walton, received second best udder honors. The pair of cows placed over the “big, tall” cow, THF Sultan Julie, owned and exhibited by Jared Tessmer, Lorretto, Minn. She was the second premier performance cow in the class. 4-yr.-old cow (36 shown) Class sponsored by Embryo Transfer Services/Nettle Creek Jerseys 1. Ratliff Price Alicia (S: Ratliff Jade Price; D: Bridon Ethan Almond), Ron and Christy Ratliff, 1st best udder, best bred and owned of the show, 1st premier performance; sr., gr. and sup. champ.; 2. Frederick 2783 Adventure (S: Bridon Master Award-ET, D: GR Frederick 2504 Abbi), S. Lackey, H. Rader, and C. and E. Walton, Carlisle, Pa., 2nd best udder, res. sr. and res. gr. champ.; 3. THF Sultan Julee, Jared Tessmer, Loretto, Minn., 2nd premier performance cow; 4. Green Views Furor Jessica, Duane Cole, Thomas Mauric, Nina Koster, and Renee McCauley, Conneaut, Ohio; 5. RRF Emerson Della, Reinholt Jerseys and Jordan, Trenton, and Trevor Reinholt, Rochester, Ind.; 6. DeMents Socrates Pearl, Nic, Jeni, Ben and Andy Sauder; 7. FH CDJude Jazz, FH Jerseys and Bachelor Farms, Angola, Ind.; 8. Smithden Vindication Vixen, Kaila and Colin Wussow and Bill Medo, Cecil, Wis.; 9. Hard Core Just Wait Fayoola, Ski Pal Ayrshires and Yarrabee Cows LLC, Epworth, Iowa; 10. WF Counciller Ananicole-ET, Todd Stiles Yield deviation protein award—BW Illusion Tina ET352ET, Brentwood Farms, 18th in class.
Taking home the All American FiveYear-Old Cow honors, best udder of the class, and second premier performance cow in the class was Dalemcee-J Counciller Tauntra, owned and exhibited by Patricia Stiles, Clear Brook, Va. The “beautiful uddered” cow placed over the “extreme dairy” cow, Xanadu Champion Kandy Kiss, exhibited by Ben Sauder. She was named second best udder in the class. Following the pair of light colored cows in third was Stonehouse Remake Misty. She was exhibited by Scott Walton, Carlisle, Pa., and received first premier performance cow honors in the class. (continued to page 39)
Representatives from Waverly Farm receive the Oak Breeze Farm Trophy as Premier Breeder of The All American Jersey Show from Delaine Smith, Gay Ervin, and Jay and Amy Massey, far right, Second alternate Queen Karessa Mann presents the banner. National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper presents the Brentwood Farms Trophy for Premier Exhibitor.
All American Open Show (continued from page 36)
5-yr.-old cow (26 shown) Class sponsored by Indiana Jersey Cattle Club 1. Dalemcee-J Counciller Tauntra, Patricia S. Stiles, Clear Brook, Va., 1st best udder, 2nd premier performance cow; 2. Xanadu Champion Kandy Kiss, Ben Sauder, 2nd best udder; 3. Stonehouse Remake Misty, Scott M. Walton, Carlisle, Pa., 1st premier performance cow; 4. Rock Ella BW Dixie Cup 2-ET, Kingsmill Farm and Norman Nabholz, Durham, N.C.; 5. Cowbell Jade La Cu Ca Ra Cha, Christine L. Sheesley Rozler, Potsdam, N.Y., best bred and owned; 6. GR Laguna Duaiseoir 2437, UHT Enterprises and Canaan Jerseys; 7. Reich-Dale Counciller Hali, Kristen M. Mull, Chambersburg, Pa.; 8. SAR Sambo Fairie, Bush River, Skiparilla, and/or Tyler, Tabb, and Trey French; 9. Ahlem Legion Bambi 4265, Bush River, Skiparilla, R. J. Doran; 10. WF Counciller Lara, Todd Stiles Yield deviation protein award—BW Tanner Tanner Tammie L412, Brentwood Farms, 19th in class.
“What a tremendous class of aged cows,” said Sayles of the 20 entries. “There is a lot of history behind a lot of these cows and I am sure they have all done well throughout the years.” Taking top honors in the class was Potwell By Whoms Denise 32M, exhibited by Brady and Brittany Core, Salvisa, Ky. “We’ve started with not the biggest cow, but a cow that shows a lot of balance and a tremendous udder,” said Sayles of his winner. The six-year-old was named best udder of the class. Following her in second was a perennial top five contender, Ratliff D Dean Allie-ET. The six-year-old was best bred and owned in the class for Ron and Christy Ratliff. She was also named second premier performance cow of the class. Placing third was the Grand Champion of the All American Junior Jersey Show, Lyon Duke Dutchy. She was exhibited by Ben Sauder. Aged cow (20 shown) Class sponsored by Louie Cozzitorto 1. Potwell By Whoms Denise 32M, Brady and Brittany
National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper presents Tom Arrowsmith and Hillacres Ronda Ricotta with the Henry P. Knolle Trophy for the winning milking yearling.
Brady Core accepts the Jersey Journal trophy, comprised of cheese from sponsored cheesemaker, Flat Creek Lodge, for the Kentucky Jersey breeders and their winning state herd.
Core, Salvisa, Ky., 1st best udder; 2.. Ratliff D Dean AllieET, Ron and Christy Ratliff, 2nd best udder, best bred and owned, 2nd premier performance cow; 3. Lyon Duke Dutchy, Ben Sauder; 4. Pleasant Valley Prime Heather, Spring Valley Farm, Westminster, Md., NASCO Type and Production Winner; 5. WF Rebel Batina, Waverly Farm, 1 st premier performance cow; 6. Hermitage Counciller Sheba, Todd Stiles; 7. SRG Royal Pitino Liberty, Jason Fremstad, Westby, Wis., yield deviation protein winner; 8. Ratliff Juno MadisonET, Christy Ratliff; 9. Iatola Sheona of WF, Todd Stiles; 10. Rockin J Counciller Jane, Brittany Core
The Heifer Classes Winning the class of 20 junior heifer calves was a 2009 favorite of judges in the midwest—PM Minister Lea. The March calf has won shows throughout Wisconsin and was first at the Central National Show in October. She is owned by Ralph F. Uhe and Family and Robert Jarrell, Janesville, Wis. We have a sharp dairy heifer to start the class,” said Judge Sayles. “We like the overall length to her. She’s clean through the front end and carries that sharpness all the way through.” “We have a well-balanced heifer in second to follow her,” continued Sayles about Meadowridge Escapade Salli-ET. She is owned by Mark Riebe and Gene Henderson, Cumberland, Wis. It was her advantage in her feet and legs that placed her over Lordan Aces Hi KassieET, owned and exhibited by Lordan Farm, Aces Hi Syndicate and Emily and Sydney Day, Silver Lake, Ind. Junior heifer calf (20 shown) Class sponsored by Ron Mosser and Family, Pleasant Ridge Jerseys 1. PM Minister Lea, Ralph F. Uhe and Family and Robert Jarrell, Janesville, Wis., best bred and owned; 2. Meadowridge Escapade Salli-ET, Mark Riebe and Gene Henderson, Cumberland, Wis.; 3. Lordan Aces Hi Kassie-ET, Lordan Farm, Aces Hi Syn., Emily and Sydney Day, Silver Lake, Ind.; 4. Crossbrook Sultan Sara, Hunter Jon Prokop, Middleburgh, N.Y.; 5. WH Giller Chloe, Logan and Jordan Elmore, Elizabethtown, Ky.; 6. WC Madman Nettie Gin, Allison Massey, Wartrace, Tenn.; 7. Kan Do Kia, Michael Hardy Rider, Upton, Ky.; 8. Ty-Ly-View Amedeo Fondue-ET, Tanner May and Stetson Baird, Shelbyville, Ky.; 9. FH C-Gar (continued to page 40)
National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper and Second Alternate Queen Karessa Mann present the Bourne-Le Sueur Trophy for the Best Barn Exhibit to the representatives of Waverly Farm.
Judge Brian Sayles and National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper present Roger Riebe the Ohio Jersey Breeders Trophy for Top Male Showman.
Darlene Williams receives the Ladies Showmanship Trophy, sponsored by the New Hampshire Jersey Cattle Club, from All American Jersey Show judge, Brian Sayles.
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Cumberlands MCT Sassafras topped the class of 35 intermediate calves. She was exhibited by Bush River, Skip-A-Rilla, and Ted Adkins, Newberry, S.C. “We have a well-balanced, flat-boned heifer to start the class,” said Judge Sayles.
“She shows a lot of quality.” It was her height and width that carried her over the second place heifer owned by Norman E. Nabholz, West Union, Iowa. BBDN Furor Eureka-ET was the best bred and owned heifer in the class. “This second place heifer shows a lot of similar qualities as the first heifer,” explained Sayles. “She shows a lot of balance and holds herself together very nicely on the move.”
Intermediate heifer calf (35 shown) Class sponsored by Lynn Lee 1. Cumberlands MCT Sassafras, Bush River, Skip-ARilla, Ted Adkins, Newberry, S.C.; 2. BBDN Furor Eureka-ET, Norman E. Nabholz, best bred and owned; 3. Millers Hank Farrah, Dick Miller and Family and Jodi Johnson, Osgood, Ind.; 4. ENF Remakes Top Mischiff, Emily Rose Sigle, Stockton, N.J.; 5. RJF Bellas Jackpot-ET, Robert Jarrell; 6. ENF Ringmasters Blair, Emily Rose Sigle; 7. Plain O Remake Darby-ET, Steven Christman, Kim Myers, and Austin and Craig Thomas, New Paris, Ind.; 8. Cobblestone Devine Damsel, (continued to page 42)
Dutch Hollow Legion Leslee Milking senior yearling, Protein Award Karessa Mann • Emily Chittenden, N.Y.
Yosemite Kokomoo Artist H3199 Junior two-year-old, PA Protein Award Stephanie Kasper • Robert Texeira, Calif.
Milk-N-More Sultan Brynn-ET Senior two-year-old, Protein Award Karessa Mann • Kelli Cull, Wis.
BW Anzac Cindy M495 Junior three-year-old, Protein Award Stephanie Kasper • Jacob Pieper, Calif.
Indiana Veda Senior three-year-old, Protein Award Karessa Mann • Kevin Williams, Ohio
BW Illusion Tina ET352-ET Four-year-old, Protein Award Stephanie Kasper • Bob Bignami, Calif.
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Tangle, Halle, Jake and Cole Reichard, Plymouth, Ind.; 10. Cowbell Guapo Ricochet, Christine L. Sheesley Rozler PA protein award—Dar View Militia Krisa, Kylie Margaret Lehr, Canastota, N.Y., 19th in class
Following in third was Millers Hank Farrah owned by Dick Miller and Family and Jodi Johnson, Osgood, Ind.
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SSF Governor Bridget Intermediate heifer calf, PA Protein Award Stephanie Kasper • Chuck Luchsinger, N.Y.
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SRG Royal Pitino Liberty Aged Cow, Protein Award Karessa Mann • Robert Jarrell, Ont. Also pictured: Louie Cozzitorto, class sponsor
Trinitys Iatola Pride Senior heifer calf, PA Protein Award Karessa Mann • Anthony and Ron Mosser, Ind.
Dar View Militia Krisa Junior heifer calf, PA Protein Award Brittany Core • Kylie Lehr, N.Y.
Sweet Baby Legion Sierra Junior yearling heifer, PA Protein Award Brittany Core • Jessica Sentelle, Md.
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Isaiah Justus Ownby, Perkins, Okla.; 9. Touch Golds Sweet Jasmine, Le Ann Spesard, Paris, Ill.; 10. SSF Governor Bridget, Charles F. Luchsinger, Syracuse, N.Y., PA protein award
The eventual Junior Champion hailed from the 30 entries in the senior calf class. Triple H King Icing-ET, owned by Scot B. Hammann, Barron, Wis., won the class. “This is quite a class of fall calves,” said Sayles. “We are starting the class with a dairy, angular heifer. She jumped easily to the top of the class for us.” She placed over the “tall, sharp and angular” heifer in second, River Valley Iatola Gorgeous, exhibited by Ben Sauder. A “well-balanced” heifer followed in third, Delilah Justice of Edgebrook, shown by Legendholm Holsteins and Eduardo For milk or show, Senn-Sational is the way to go!
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Ron and Christy Ratliff continued their winning ways in the summer yearling class. Their calf, Lookout CF Smokin Baby J -97522, topped the class of 19 heifers. She went on to be named Reserve Junior Champion. “This July heifer shows a lot of quality,” said Sayles of his winner. “She has a shade more openess to her rib and more width than the second place heifer.” Following in second was the Reserve Junior Champion of the junior show, Select Minister Elodie. She was shown by Natalie and Nicole Sanders, Hilmar, Calif. Placing third in the class was UHT Canaan Eclipse Moonbeam, owned by UHT Enterprises, Canaan Jerseys, and Hank and Carolyn Van Exel, Lodi, Calif. Summer yearling heifer (19 shown) Class sponsored by Oakhaven Jerseys, Jerry and John
Lemmermen 1. Lookout CF Smokin Baby J -97522 (S: Oblong Valley Prime Suspect, D: Drentex Blackstar Baby J), Ron and Christy Ratliff, res. jr. champ.; 2. Select Minster Elodie-ET (S: Select-Scott Minister-ET, D: Potwell Whistlers Emily), Natalie and Nicole Sanders, Hilmar, Calif., res. jr. champ.; 3. UHT Canaan Eclipse Moonbeam, UHT Enterprises, Canaan Jerseys, and H. and C. VanExel, Lodi, Calif.; 4. Vindication Lucy of Bachelors, Cody Bachelor and Bachelor Farms, Angola, Ind., best bred and owned; 5. Avon Road Suspect Roxy, Michelle Strandberg, Alma Center, Wis.; 6. Storas Comerica Summer-ET, Lordan Farm and Emily, Sydney, and MacKenzie Day, Silver Lake, Ind.; 7. S&O Suspect Tiara, Schindel/Oakley Families, Ethan and Kelsey Oakley, Springfield, Ohio; 8. Rocklegde Tequila Lime-ET, Tanner C. May, Shelbyville, Ky.; 9. Maple Ridge Guapo Cameo, Eddie Harris, Cleveland, Tenn.; 10. DKG Response Chance Chloe, John, Donna, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe, Sidney, Ohio
Hillacres Be A Star swept the junior yearling classes at this year’s All American shows. She topped the class of 21 heifers for her owner Steven Pozzi, Valley Ford, Calif. She won the junior calf class in 2008. “We are starting with this big, tall heifer that is pretty near perfect,” complimented Judge Sayles. “She shows a lot of dairy quality as she walks around the ring.” Placing second and receiving her second Reserve All American award was Hawk Pond Bit of Tequilla, shown by Rich and Theresa Townsend and Aimee Gigaz, Elkland, Mo. She placed over Tierneys Barbaro Lucine, shown by Austin and Nicolette Nauman, Sparta, Wis. Junior yearling heifer (21 shown) 1. Hillacres Be A Star, Steven Pozzi, Valley Ford, Calif.; 2. Hawk Pond Bit of Tequilla, Rich or Theresa Townsend and Aimee Gigax, Elkland, Mo., best bred and owned; 3. Tierneys Barbaro Lucine, Nicolette and Austin Nauman; 4. Stan-J Dude Deva, Stanfield Jerseys and Hannah and Heath Geyer and Jacob Laux, Fort Loramie, Ohio; 5. RJF Iatola Sadie, Robert Jarrell; 6. Sa-Fire Hired Guns Mirage, Kenneth L. Gerber, Monroeville, Ohio; 7. Tri-Line Ringmaster Breanne, Britni Thornburg, Winchester, Ind.; 8. LC Justice Pepper, Taylor Leach and Jacob Hahn, Linwood, Kan.; 9. Country Ayre Comerica Candy, Katelyn Poitras, Brimfield, Mass.; 10. DKG Supreme Lucy, Jeromy, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe, Sidney, Ohio PA protein award—Sweet Baby Legion Sierra, Jessica Sentelle, Jefferson, Md., 20th in class
“I liked this first heifer from the time I first saw her walk in the ring,” said Judge Sayles about South Mountain Valiant Josie. “She has that dairyness you admire. She has a beautiful front end and walks uphill.” “Josie” was exhibited by Amanda Thompson, Wellsville, Pa. “This second heifer is a well-balanced heifer that shows a lot of depth to her rib,” commented Sayles on Meadowridge King Locket. She was the 2008 All American Intermediate Heifer. “Locket” was exhibited by Roger Riebe and Gene Henderson, Cumberland, Wis. Placing third was Ratliff Suspect Carly, shown by Ron and Christy Ratliff. Winter yearling heifer (19 shown) 1. South Mountain Valiant Josie, Amanda Thompson, Wellsville, Pa.; 2. Meadowridge King Locket, Roger Riebe and Gene Henderson, Cumberland, Wis., best bred and (continued to page 44)
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Sayles Honored with Max Gordon Award
A Jersey breeder well respected by his peers across the globe has been named as the seventh recipient of the Max Gordon Recognition Award. Canadian Jersey breeder Brian Sayles of Paris, Ont., was recognized at a ceremony held during the National Jersey Jug Futurity in Louisville, Ky., on November 8, 2009. The Max Gordon Recognition Award is given annually to an exhibitor who possesses the f ive key elements for which the award’s namesake stood: sportsmanship, ethics, professionalism, ability and promotion of the Jersey cow. “Sayles is known worldwide for his promotion and marketing of Registered Jersey cattle,” noted Phil Gordon, Syracuse, Ind., son of the late Max Gordon. “He is a gentleman by every measure and his sportsmanship and integrity epitomize the spirit of the award.” Sayles operates Bridon Farm with his wife, Donna, and two of their sons, Bruce and Jeff, and their families. Registered Jerseys have been the family business for three generations, beginning with Sayles’ grandfather, who started dairying in 1932. Brian and Donna set out to dairy on their own in the 1960s and today milk a mixed herd of 80 Jersey and Holstein cows on the farm 30 miles west of Lake Ontario. Sayles is known for wearing two hats in the show arena, as both judge and exhibitor. He has been the official at The All American Jersey Show in 2009 and 2001, the All American Junior Jersey Show in 1997 and the National Jersey Jug Futurity in 1991. He judged Jersey shows at World Dairy Expo, the Pennsylvania All-American, the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and numerous state fairs. He also judged national Jersey and Holstein shows in Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Japan, Mexico and the United Kingdom. The Canadian has earned success wearing exhibitor whites as well. Sayles has bred or owned nearly 200 All-Canadian nominees since he began showing in the 1950s and exhibited an All-Canadian nominee every year since 1969. Bridon Farms has earned the prestigious Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor banners at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and showed this year’s Royal International Jersey Futurity winner, Americana Centurion Snowie. Sayles has brought home blue ribbons from shows south of the border as well, including the Central National Jersey Show and The All American Jersey Show. The Sayles family bred and exhibited the 1984 National Grand Champion, Bridon january 2010
NSA Gladys and the dam (Bridon Ethan Almond) of the reigning National Grand Champion, Ratliff Price Alicia. The Bridon prefix graces the names of a number of other leading Registered Jerseys as well, including two sires on the list of Active A.I. Jersey Bulls for August 2009: Bridon Excitation and Bridon Remake Comerica-ET. The duo rank #1 and #2, respectively, for the trait Udder Depth with values of S4.0 and S3.4. Another Saylesbred bull, Bridon Centurion Garnett, is siring daughters that are beginning to rack up their share of blue ribbons in shows in the U.S. and Canada. Sayles is also a co-
breeder of Nabdon Master Patrick 7R, who sired Waymar Patrick Nadine, Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo in 1996, and tied as Premier Sire of the 1991 All American Jersey Show with Highland Magic Duncan. Sayles is also an astute buyer of Registered Jerseys and has helped develop some of the breed’s most recognized individuals. A partial list of matriarchs he has owned over the years includes Hases Babes Lad Charo, former world milk champion, Premonition Grace, dam of “Cgar” and Reserve Grand Champion (continued to page 52)
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Brian Sayles, left, is congratulated by Phil Gordon after being named the seventh recipient of the Max Gordon Recognition Award. All of the previous award winners were on hand during the National Jersey Jug Futurity and were recognized with Sayles.
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Pennsylvania Cow Wins the 56th National Jersey Jug Futurity
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ll throughout the fall, the barns were buzzing with talk about the beautiful black cow in showstring of Tower Vue Jerseys, Carlisle, Pa.—Tower Vue Tobago-ET. At Harrisburg, she came away victorious, winning the junior three-year-old class and claiming best udder honors and best bred and owned laurels in her class. To cap off the Mid-Atlantic Regional Show she was named Intermediate Champion and Reserve Grand Champion. From there the young cow traveled to Madison, Wis., where she repeated her class winning honors and went on to be named Reserve Intermediate Champion of the tough Central National Jersey Show. Her owners, Craig and Scott Walton, Carlisle, Pa., wondered what a trip to The All American Jersey Show would bring. The brothers were not disappointed. On November 8, 2009, in Louisville, Ky., “Tobago” capped off an undefeated year when she was named the 56th winner of the National Jersey Jug Futurity. She competed among 30 entries and challenged the rest of the field for the fourth largest purse in the 56-year show history—$10,550. Since the Futurity began in 1954, over 37,000 Registered JerseysTM have been nominated. Over 3,150 of them have come to the show and compete for more than $403,900. Each year, breeders from around the United States select and nominate their calves for the National Jersey Jug Futurity. An annual fee is then paid to retain that animal’s place in the competition. Three years after the original nomination, the cows travel to Louisville, Ky., to participate in what remains arguably the most glamorous show in the world. The Pre-Show Ceremonies “Sunday Matinee” was the theme chosen
to showcase the class in Freedom Hall. Matinee signs adorned with glittering lights highlighted the canvas backdrop featuring a silhouette of a Jersey being shown by an individual. An old fashioned popcorn vending machine and a winning Oscar statue sporting a Queen of Quality logo placed the finishing touches on the stage that would seat the National Jersey Queen and her court. A red carpet runway leading to the stage completed the theatre atmosphere. Jersey enthusiasts and exhibitors of the North American International Livestock Exposition gathered at ringside as the arena darkened and the spotlight centered on the new National Jersey Queen and her court. Crowned the evening before as the 2009 National Jersey Queen was Stephanie Kasper, Owatonna, Minn. She was selected from a group of 10 candidates. Kasper is a senior at Owatonna High School and will be pursuing a degree in ag marketing from the University of Minnesota beginning in 2010. Her family operates a 300-cow dairy of which more than 30 are Jerseys. She is involved in the day-to-day management including milking and feeding calves and also hosting tours that the Kasper family offers to local schools and the general public. Stephanie is a regional FFA secretary in Minnesota. In her application she wrote, “My Jerseys have given me some of my best memories while teaching me about the value of hard work and dedication. Serving as the National Jersey Queen would be the greatest honor, opening the door for me to share my knowledge, love and passion for Jerseys to the world.” Sitting on each side of Stephanie were the two alternates. Selected as the first alternate was Brittany Core, Salvisa, Ky. The University of Kentucky student is
Tower Vue Tobago-ET capped off an undefeated year when she received the wreath of roses sponsored by Dr. Joe (center, back) and Beverly Lineweaver upon being named the 56th winner of the National Jersey Jug Futurity. Making the presentation to her owner Craig Walton and leadsperson, Emily Thornburg are from left to right: associate judge Chris Lahmers with the Bert Smith Leas Memorial Award for the best bred and owned individual; first alternate Jersey Queen Brittany Core with the the miniature Jersey Jug; National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper presenting the banner; second alternate Jersey Queen Karessa Mann with the best udder award; and Judge Sliker with the Mary Smith Leas Trophy for the winning cow.
majoring in ag education and serves on the Outreach Committee for the Agriculture Education Society. She placed 10th in the 2008 National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest and exhibited the Best Bred and Owned cow in the 2009 All American Junior Jersey Show—KCJF Centurions Ritz. Named as second alternate was Karessa Mann, Turlock, Calif. She attends Modesto Junior College and is majoring in ag communications with a focus in dairy science. Mann is a member of Young Farmers & Agriculture Ambassadors at school and maintains a full schedule of activities as secretary of the California Junior Jersey Association. She is a member of the Modesto dairy cattle judging team and was the 2008 regional vice president for the California FFA. All three members of the court were among the 36 Jersey youth chosen to attend the first Jersey Youth Academy class. Escorting the queens were three more participants in Jersey Youth Academy: Tyler Boyd, Parrottsville, Tenn.; Wade Kessenich, DeForest, Wis.; and Jonathan Holewinski, Shawano, Wis. Honoring Our Nation Neal Smith, Smyrna, Tenn., sang the National Anthem as 10 members of the inaugural class of Jersey Youth Academy carried the American flag to the center of Freedom Hall. Displaying the flag were: Abby Tauchen, Bonduel, Wis.; Jennifer Hansen, Canby, Ore.; Kyle Schirm, West
Salem, Ohio; Doré Baker, Wyoming, N.Y.; Ivy Roberts, Rome, Ga.; Sadie Green, Elsie, Mich.; Rachel Rawn, Charles Town, W. Va.; Natalie Sanders, Hilmar, Calif; and Colin Russell, Hilmar, Calif. From the 878 nominations made in 2006, 30 three-year-olds entered the ring and took their turn in the spotlight for a formal introduction by AJCA-NAJ Executive Secretary Neal Smith. Wayne Sliker, St. Paris, Ohio, served as the judge and Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio, served as his consultant.
The Final Six As the lights came back up, the cows made their trek around the ring. The judges observed the class from all angles and began to make their cuts. The crowd eagerly picked their favorites for the “railbird competition.” Soon the judges had it narrowed down to their top six contenders. • Family Hill Ren Flirt-ET, shown by Brian Garrison and owned by Herby and Amanda Lutz, Dan Bauer, and Mark (continued to page 56)
WF Iatola Mercedes was named the Reserve Winner of the 56th National Jersey Jug Futurity. She was led by Justin Burdette and owned by Todd Stiles, Clear Brook, Va. Presenting JVB Red Hot Jerseys trophy were Jim and Janet VanBuskirk, far left. Assisting with the presentations are the 2009 National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper (with banner) and her court, Brittany Core and Karessa Mann with the Windridge Jersey trophy for premier performance. Also pictured are consultant Chris Lahmer and judge Wayne Sliker.
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Erdman, Chester, S.C. • Oblong Valley F Sunny Side-ET, owned by Jaycee Bachelor and Bachelor Farms, Angola, Ind., with Steve Bachelor at the halter. • Tower Vue Tobago-ET, owned by Scott M. Walton, Carlisle, Pa., and shown by Emily Thornburg. • Cooper Farm Jana, bred, owned and exhibited by Meaghan K. Cooper, Marathon, N.Y. • TJ Classic Sultan Miracle, owned by Joel Bourne and Tabitha Francis, Ansonia, Ohio, and led by Jeff Brown. • WF Iatola Mercedes, led by Justin Burdette, and exhibited by Todd Stiles, Clear Brook, Va. The Reasons As the final six paraded one more time in front of the standing-room-only crowd at Freedom Hall, the judges made their final placings. They handed a sheet of paper with the results on it to Master of Ceremonies Neal Smith to count down in reverse order—from sixth, to fifth, then to fourth, third and until only two cows were left in the center of the ring—WF Iatola Mercedes and Tower Vue Tobago-ET.
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Meaghan Cooper received the Schirm/ Fremstad Trophy Award for the highest ranking junior exhibitor in the National Jersey Jug Futurity. Her entry, Cooper Farm Jana, placed fourth. Presenting the $100 cash award and the trophy to Cooper are Kyle Schirm, Kristin Flowers Taylor, Dawn Schirm, Mike, Merna and Grace Fremstad. Also pictured are second alternate National Jersey Queen Karessa Mann and National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper and judges Wayne Sliker and Chris Lahmers.
As the crowd watched, consultant Lahmers walked to the center of the ring and shook the hand of Emily Thornburg on the halter of “Tobago” the 56th winner of the National Jersey Jug Futurity. “It is a privilege to be asked to judge a show of this caliber by the exhibitors here at The All American,” said Judge Sliker. “And what a great class of cows. There is quality from end to end.” As Thornburg walked “Tobago” to her
Family Hill Ren Flirt was the recipient of the E. Lea Marsh trophy for highest production in the top 20 of the Jug. She placed fifth and was shown by Brian Garrison. Owners, Herby Lutz and Dan Bauer, accept the award from National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper. The award is based on actual pounds protein and “Kat” produced 700 lbs. protein at 2-3.
place at the head of the line, Judge Sliker continued. “What a great young cow we have out here to win this futurity class.” “She is a cow that when she comes in the ring, she just exudes quality and style all the way through,” praised Sliker. “She quite easily is the best udder in the class.” “She shows more blending at the top of the rear udder and is more correct when viewed from the side in the balance from fore to rear quarters,” continued Sliker. “She isn’t the largest cow in the class, but we don’t have to have them so big when they are this good of quality,” explained
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The 2009 National Jersey Queen and her court. From left to right: second alternate Karessa Mann, Calif.; National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper, Minn; and first alternate Brittany Core, Ky.
Sliker. “She quite easily wins this class.” “This big framey cow in second really challenges her, especially with her upstandingness and length from endto-end,” continued Sliker of WF Iatola Mercedes. “She also has the extreme height and width in her rear udder.” The judges admired the strong udder attachments and fantastic overall udder on TJ Classic Sultan Miracle. It was these qualities that carried her over the fourth place cow, Cooper Farm Jana. “The fourth place cow is more youthful in her udder and has more overall length and style,” said Sliker in his reasons for fourth over fifth. “It was a close placing between the next two cows,” said Sliker of fifth place Family Hill Ren Flirt-ET and sixth place Oblong Valley F Sunny Side-ET. “However, the fifth place cow has more blending in her
The Awards Each year the Jersey Jug Futurity is the richest purse in an individual dairy class. In 2009, $10,550 of premiums were collected in nomination and annual fees. “Tobago” received a check for $2,306. The top 15 cows, their owners, and premiums are: 1. Tower Vue Tobago-ET (S: Gil-Bar Unique Sparkler, D: Pleasant Nook Sambo Teal), Scott M. Walton, Carlisle, Pa., best udder, $2,306 2. WF Iatola Mercedes (S: SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, D: Glenholme Jesters Madeline), Todd Stiles, Clear Brook, Va., 2nd premier performance cow, $1,117 3. TJ Classic Sultan Miracle, Joel and Tabitha Bourne, Ansonia, Ohio, $800 4. Cooper Farm Jana, Meaghan K. Cooper, Cortland, N.Y., highest placing junior exhibitor, $555 5. Family Hill Ren Flirt-ET, Herby and Amanda Lutz, Dan Bauer, and Mark Erdman, Chester, S.C., 1st premier performance cow, highest producing cow in top 20, $440 6. Oblong Valley F Sunny Side-ET, Jaycee Bachelor and Bachelor Farms, Angola, Ind., $353
9. Eclipses Hope, Stephan H., Bradley S., John M. and Benjamin J. White, New Castle, Ind., $281 10. Tallys Centurion Tilly, Bush River/ Skiparilla and/or Tyler, Tabb, and Trey French, Newberry, S.C., $267 11. Vindications Molly, Myers Jerseys, Hoewischer Family, Starkey Family, Troy, Ohio, $252 12. DeMents Emerson Norma, DeMents Jerseys, Kenney, Ill., $245 13. Piedmont Jade BG, Corey and Mandy Lutz and James and Olivia Pearson, Lincolnton, N.C., $238 14. HLF Deluxe Evette, Shannon N. Anderson Beavers, New Philadelphia, Ohio, $231 15. Advancer Duaiseoir Stephanie, Joel and Greg Bourne and Tabitha Francis, Ansonia, Ohio, $223.00
Futurity Committee Thanks to chair, Darlene Williams, McConnelsville, Ohio, and co-chair, Amanda Lutz, Chester, S.C., along with the 24 other members of the National Jersey Jug committee who continued the tradition of beauty and pagentry of the 56th showing of the National Jersey Jug Futurity.
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Jersey enthusiasts who follow coverage of The All American Jersey Show may notice the term “Premier Performance” in advertisements and reports carried in the Jersey Journal. The designation is for milking individuals that achieve a top ranking in their respective age class at the All American and combine it with outstanding genetic merit and production performance. Two premier performance awards are given in individual classes at both the open and junior shows. As well, overall awards with monetary prizes are given to 17 cows in the open show and 14 in the junior show. This fall, Milk-N-More Sultan Brynn was named Overall Premier Performance
Cow of both the open show and the junior show and earned $2,500 in prizes for her exhibitors, N. and R. Wussow, Abby and India Tauchen, Lloyd Heinz and Budjon of Shawano, Wis. She is just the second cow in the history of the award to top both shows simultaneously. In this month’s Jersey Jargon column we’ll take a closer look at how the premier performance award is calculated and get a glimpse of the cows that have won the award since it was first introduced to the All American Jersey Show in 1995 and then added to the All American Junior Jersey Show three years later. Premier Performance Points In essence, the premier performance award is a total performance award which is based on points accumulated in three different measures. Cows are ranked on a 100-point scale, with placing rank in the age class worth 50 points; rank for genetic merit as measured by Jersey Performance Index worth 25 points; and rank
Overall Premier Performance Winners All American Jersey Show 1995 Barbers Dolanda, E-93% Owner: Keith E. Hubbell, Brownsville, Ind.
Breeder: Collins Jerseys, Orland, Ind.
1996 1997
O.F. Lester Ladyslipper, E-94%
Sire: Highland Duncan Lester
Owner and Breeder: Douglas C. Owens, Frederic, Wis.
Nickys Pitino Nicollette, E-92%
Sire: Altheas Les Pitino Al-Top-ET
Owner: Max and Steve Bachelor and Family, Angola, Ind. Breeder: Collins Jerseys, Orland, Ind.
1998 O.F. Lester Ladyslipper, E-94% Owner: Owens Farms Inc., Frederic, Wis.
Sire: WF/L&M Duncan Barber-ET
Sire: Highland Duncan Lester
Breeder: Douglas C. Owens, Frederic, Wis.
1999 Shenandoah Barber Gem, E-94% Sire: WF/L&M Duncan Barber-ET Owner: Shenandoah Jerseys and Richard M. Green, Boonsboro, Md.
Breeder: Janet and Tracy Stiles, Boonsboro, Md.
2000 Sunset Canyon MBSB Anthem-ET, E-95% Sire: Mason Boomer Sooner Berretta Owner: Sunset Canyon and Nathan Jensen, Beaver, Ore.
Breeder: Eric Leonard Silva, Beaver, Ore.
2001 2002 2003
Bachelors Sambo Emmy 661, E-94%
Sire: Lester Sambo
Owner and Breeder: Max and Steve Bachelor and Family, Angola, Ind.
Bachelors Sambo Emmy 661, E-94%
Sire: Lester Sambo
Owner and Breeder: Max and Steve Bachelor and Family, Angola, Ind.
Queen-Acres Remake Imagine That, E-93% Sire: Rock Ella Remake-ET Owner: Queen-Acres Jerseys, Keymar, Md. Breeder: Deborah C. Osborn, Keymar, Md.
2004 Sunset Canyon Hallmark Belle 1-ET, E-93% Sire: Schultz Brook Hallmark
Owner and Breeder: Eric Leonard Silva, Beaver, Ore.
2005 AJF Charismatic Rave, E-90% Sire: Bridon Sambo Charismatic-ET Owner: Shawn and Shannon Beavers, New Philadelphia, Ohio
Breeder: Dale Alan Anderson, New Philadelphia, Ohio
2006 WF Centurion Calista, E-91%
2007 Cloverfield Centurion Essence, E-91%
Sire: Sooner Centurion-ET
Owner and Breeder: Craig A. Martin, Olivet, Mich.
2008 Billings Remake Bounty, VG-89%
Sire: Sooner Centurion-ET
Owner and Breeder: Claire Dufford Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa.
Sire: Rock Ella Remake-ET
Owner and Breeder: Billings Farm Inc., Woodstock, Vt.
2009 Milk-N-More Sultan Brynn-ET, E-90% Sire: SHF Centurion Sultan Owner: N. and R. Wussow, Abby and India Tauchen,
Lloyd Heinz and Budjon, Shawano, Wis. Breeder: Ron and Nicolle Wussow, Cecil, Wis.
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for production as measured by USDA yield deviation (YD) worth 25 points. Ties are broken based on the cow’s placing rank in her respective class. Only cows placing in the top half of their respective classes are eligible for the award. The top two premier performance cows from each class are acknowledged in the reports for the open and junior shows. Overall Premier Performance Winner The two top cows from each class also qualify for the overall show. They retain their placing points from the individual class but are re-ranked for genetic merit and production performance. The Overall Premier Performance Cow is the individual with the greatest number of accumulated points. Ties will be broken first by the cows’ placings within the original class; second by their YD rank; and third by their highest rank for actual pounds of milk within the class. The top 17 placings in the open show and top 14 placings in the junior show receive monetary prizes. Past Winners The first Premier Performance Cow— Barbers Dolanda—was announced at The All American Jersey Show in 1995. In the years since, 13 cows have earned the premier Jersey event’s prestigious award. Two have earned the honor twice—O.F. Lester Ladyslipper (1996 and 1998) and Bachelors Sambo Emmy 661 (2001 and 2002)—and two have won the National Jersey Jug Futurity the same year—Sunset Canyon MBSB Anthem-ET (2000) and “Emmy” (2002). The first Premier Performance Cow of the All American Junior Jersey Show was named in 1998. No cow has won the award twice, but two have earned laurels simultaneously in both the open and junior shows. “Ladyslipper” was Premier Performance Cow of both shows in 1998 and “Brynn” topped both competitions this fall. Exhibitors and breeders of winning premier performance cows of the open show hail from eight states, with Indiana taking honors for providing the most winners—three. In the junior show, breeders of winning cows come from eight states and exhibitors from seven states. The winners of this award have influenced the breed in many ways. The 13 cows that have earned the overall premier performance award in the open show have a combined 160 progeny (72 sons and 88 daughters) registered in the AJCA herd book. They have sent many sons to (continued to page 60)
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Jersey Jargon (continued from page 58)
A.I., including O.F. Montana Saber, out of “Ladyslipper,” and Sunset Canyon Futurity-ET, out of “Anthem.” They have an average final appraisal of Excellent-92%. Four have records in
excess of 20,000 lbs. milk and three have records over 30,000 lbs. milk. For results and sponsors from the 2009 All American Jersey Show, visit page 26 of this issue. For results and sponsors from the 2009 All American Junior Jersey Show, see page 62.
Overall Premier Performance Winners All American Junior Jersey Show 1998 O.F. Lester Ladyslipper, E-94%
Sire: Highland Duncan Lester
Exhibitor and Breeder: Douglas C. Owens, Frederic, Wis.
1999 Snafu Sambo Glory, E-94%
Sire: Lester Sambo
Exhibitor and Breeder: Isaac Nevel, Winslow, Ill.
2000 Clover Farms Kongo Karmin, E-91% Exhibitor: Ryan Graves, Dundas, Ill.
Sire: Clover Farms Kongo-ET
Breeder: Clover Farms, Dundas, Ill.
2001 WF Centurion Snowpea, E-90%
Sire: Sooner Centurion-ET
Exhibitor and Breeder: Zachary M. Stiles, Clear Brook, Va.
2002 KCJF Sambo Katey, E-90%
Sire: Lester Sambo
Exhibitor and Breeder: Brooke Core, Salvisa, Ky.
2003 Jemi Madam Pitino, E-94% Exhibitor: R. J. Doran, Newberry, S.C.
Sire: Altheas Les Pitino Al-Top-ET
Breeder: Jeffrey and Michele Reasner, Newburg, Pa.
2004 Ladyholm N Symphony, E-91% Exhibitor: Avery Lutz, Mocksville, N.C.
Sire: Giprat Belles Jade-ET
Breeder: Gary and Sue Culbertson and Norman Nabholz, Richfield Springs, N.Y.
2005 2006
Tower Vue Terror, E-92%
Sire: Jemi Mr. Sosa
Exhibitor and Breeder: Scott M. Walton, Carlisle, Pa.
Piedmont Legion Ring, E-91%
Sire: BW Legion
Exhibitor: Mandy Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C. Breeder: Corey Alan Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C.
2007 Michael Centurion Darla, E-93% Exhibitor: Kaila Wussow, Cecil, Wis.
Sire: Sunset Canyon Michael-ET
Breeder: Michael Covington Family, Leon, Iowa
2008 JJF Paramount Nicky, E-92% Exhibitor: Cameron Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C.
Sire: Rock Ella Paramount-ET
Breeder: Kristen Jordan, Moweaqua, Ill.
2009 Milk-N-More Sultan Brynn-ET, E-90% Exhibitor: Abby Tauchen, Bonduel, Wis.
Breeder: Ron and Nicolle Wussow, Cecil, Wis.
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CONFERENCE, Hilton Arlington, Arlington, Texas; for more information contact Dr. Ellen Jordan at e-jordan2@tamu.edu. MAY 11-14—19TH ADSA DISCOVER CONFERENCE ON Key Issues in the Sustainability of the Dairy Industry, Sponsored by the American Dairy Science Association, Brown County Inn, Nashville, Ind., for more information visit http://www.adsa.org/ discover. MAY 30-JUNE 9—WORLD JERSEY CATTLE BUREAU ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING AND TOUR, Albania. JUNE 22—AJCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DoubleTree Hotel and Executive Center Portland-Lloyd Center, Portland, Ore. JUNE 23—NAJ BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DoubleTree Hotel and Executive Center PortlandLloyd Center, Portland, Ore. JUNE 23-27—ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC., DoubleTree Hotel and Executive Center Portland-Lloyd Center, Portland, Ore. JUNE 25—MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC., DoubleTree Hotel and Executive Center Portland-Lloyd Center, Portland, Ore. JUNE 26—MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION,
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Sire: SHF Centurion Sultan
DoubleTree Hotel and Executive Center PortlandLloyd Center, Portland, Ore. JUNE 22-26, 2011—ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC., Wisconsin, Dells, Wis.
Shows
JAN. 15—PENNSYLVANIA FARM SHOW JERSEY SHOW, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Large Arena, Harrisburg, Pa.; 8:00 a.m. JAN. 18—SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION AND LIVESTOCK JERSEY SHOW, Fort Worth, Texas; 12:00 p.m. JAN. 19—SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION AND LIVESTOCK JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Fort Worth, Texas; 8:00 a.m. FEB. 6—DIXIE NATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, Jackson, Miss.; 8:30 a.m. FEB. 12—FLORIDA STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, Tampa, Fla.; 8:30 a.m. FEB. 14—FLORIDA STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, (heifer classes); Tampa, Fla.; 3:00 p.m. FEB. 15—FLORIDA STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, (cow classes); Tampa, Fla.; 8:30 a.m. MAR. 26—SPRING DAIRY EXPO, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, Ohio; 11:30 a.m.; Justin Burdette, Chambersburg, Pa., judge. APR. 11—NEW YORK SPRING CARROUSEL; Syracuse, N.Y.
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Illinois Junior Takes Home Top Honors in Junior Show
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t has been a year of triumphs for 15-yearold Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill., this year in Junior shows across the nation. In August, he captured Grand Champion honors at the Illinois State Fair. In October, he won Grand and Supreme Champion honors at the World Dairy Expo. On November 7, 2009, he capped it all off by receiving Grand Champion of the granddaddy of them all— The All American Junior Show. The strength and depth of the young Sauder’s showstring was unrivaled in 2009. Each of the above mentioned shows was won with a different cow. But it was Lyon Duke Dutchy that caught the eyes of the judges in November. Judge Herby Lutz, Chester, S.C., had the distinct duty to judge the 200 head of Registered Jerseys competing for Junior All American and Reserve Junior All American honors. Assisting Lutz was his consultant, Craig Padgett, Waynesburg, Ky. “This is a great Jersey show,” complimented Judge Lutz. “A lot of great cows and heifers have gone through the ring today.” “It is a great day to be in Kentucky and work with the future of the breed,” concluded Lutz. The show was only the beginning of a busy day for the Jersey juniors as their morning began with the cow show at 8:00 a.m. and continued to mid-afternoon. Once the show finished, the youth hurried to the Pot O’Gold Sale in Newmarket Hall at 4:30 p.m. to make investments in their future through the consignments. Following the sale, the juniors attended the All American Junior Banquet at 7:00 p.m. in the South Hall. During the banquet, over 60 Jersey youth were recognized for their achievements over the past year. Though this was Lutz’s debut as judge of The All American Junior Show, he judged the National Jersey Jug Futurity in 2000. A past National Jersey Youth Achievement winner, Pot O’Gold Production winner, National Jersey Youth Production winner and Young Jersey Breeder Award winner, Lutz has grown up in the Jersey ranks. He and his wife, Amanda, own and operate Her-Man Jerseys in Chester, S.C. He has also officiated at International Dairy Week (Australia, 2005), the Colombian national show (2006), and the Jacarei,
Brazil fair (July, 2008). His consultant, Craig Padgett, owns Backwoods Jerseys, Waynesburg, Ky., with his wife, Sharon, and operates a professional hoof trimming business. Craig has judged numerous county, 4-H and FFA exhibitions throughout Kentucky and Tennessee in addition to judging open and junior shows at the Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Michigan, and Louisiana state fairs. Most recently, he was the judge for the Jersey show at the 2009 Indiana State Fair. Junior All American and Reserve Junior All Americans Named During the championship classes, a total of 26 individuals were recognized with the designation of Junior All American or Reserve Junior All American. Each first place individual was presented a framed All American gold seal certificate showcasing the winner’s name and class designation as a Junior All American. Framed Reserve Junior All American silver certificates were awarded to the runner-ups in each class. Executive Secretary Neal Smith, AJCA President David Chamberlain, and Junior Activities Chair Merna Fremstad offered their congratulations as presentations were made as the large ringside audience watched, along with an untold number of people across the world viewing the ceremonies on streaming live video provided by the North American International Livestock Exposition. The Champions “What a great group of cows we have in the ring today to represent each class,” said Judge Lutz. “These kids have worked hard today and all year long. They all should be proud.” “This aged cow carries herself so well,” said Lutz as Ben Sauder pulled Lyon Duke Dutchy to the center of the ring. “She has so much size, scale and maturity. She carries her udder well above her hock for her age and has a great set of feet and legs.” “We love the width and height of the rear udder on this first place senior threeyear-old for Reserve Champion,” continued Lutz. “She is a tremendous dairy cow.”
Grand Champion Fifteen year old Ben Sauder continued his winning season capturing Grand Champion of the All American Junior Show with Lyon Duke Dutchy. Presenting him with a $500 cash award from Her-Man Jerseys, is judge Herby Lutz and AJCA Executive Secretary Neal Smith. Western National Jersey Queen, Karessa Mann, presents Sauder with the CaffE-Hill Farms Trophy for Senior Champion and the Steve and Lynda Bachelor & Family Trophy is presented by the Bachelors. 2008 National Jersey Queen Kristin Hogan and consultant Craig Padgett present Sauder with his banner.
The Reserve Grand Champion, Gillers Georgina, was exhibited by Katie Gibson, Eminence, Ky. Following her as the Honorable Mention Grand Champion was Indiana Veda, exhibited by Erin Williams, McConnellsville, Ohio. In choosing the Junior Champion heifer, Judge Lutz stated, “This is a pretty easy choice for us today.” “This junior yearling is one that we have
Reserve Grand Champion Katie Gibson showed Gillers Georgina to Reserve Grand Champion honors. Christy and Ron Ratliff present the Ratliff Jerseys Trophy to Gibson for Reserve Grand Champion. Pennsylvania Jersey Queen Amanda Mitcheltree presents the Laurick Jersey Trophy for Reserve Senior Champion. South Carolina Jersey Queen Amber Ettinger presents the Reserve Champion banner to Gibson as AJCA President David Chamberlain extends his congratulations to both juniors.
to admire from the tip of her nose to the tip of her tail,” commended Lutz. “She is like a little truck coming at you with the width and power she possesses.” Taking home the Junior Champion honors was Steven Pozzi, Valley Ford, Calif., with Hillacres Be A Star. For the Reserve Junior Champion, the judges chose Select Minister Elodie, the Junior All American Summer Yearling
Corey and Bridgette Lutz, with the help of Minnesota Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper and 2008 National Jersey Queen Kristin Hogan, present the $500 cash award on behalf of Piedmont Jerseys to Abby Tauchen and her sister, India, as the Junior Premier Performance Cow. Presenting the banner to the sisters are New York Jersey Queen Arial Birchenough and South Carolina Jersey Queen Amber Ettinger. Judges Craig Padgett and Herby Lutz offer their congratulations to the Tauchens.
Heifer, exhibited by Nicole Sanders, Hilmar, Calif. “She follows the pattern of our Junior Champion so well that we wouldn’t want to split them up,” explained Lutz. Judge Lutz then named the first place senior calf, River Valley Iatola Gorgeous, honorable mention junior champion. She was exhibited by Ben Sauder. (continued to page 64)
Hillacres Be A Star and her owner, Steven Pozzi, receive the Junior Champion awards from 2008 National Jersey Queen Kristin Hogan, and Pennsylvania Jersey Queen Amanda Mitcheltree. Brittany Core presents the Alta Mae Core Trophy to Pozzi with the help of Judge Lutz. Natalie Sanders showed Select Minister Elodie-ET to Reserve Champion honors. Presenting her with the The Hanford Family Trophy is Western National Queen Karessa Mann. Assisting with the presentations are Stephanie Kasper and Kentucky Jersey Queen Elizabeth Chaney. Consultant Padgett and Junior Activities Chair Merna Fremstad are also pictured.
Mar-Mi-Chris Vindication Dahli
Junior All American Milking Senior Yearling Brittany Ashcraft, Orient, Ohio
Gillers Georgina
Junior All American Senior Three-Year-Old Cow Katie Gibson, Eminence, Ky.
All American Junior Show (continued from page 63)
Supreme Champion On Sunday the champion of each of the six breed shows, competed in the first-ever Junior Supreme Champion competition at the North American International Livestock Exposition. Hillacres Be A Star was chosen as Supreme Champion heifer by the panel of six judges of the junior shows. “This heifer stands out so much out here among these other heifers,” complimented Judge Lutz. “She is tall, long, and stylish. She has that uphill run and tracks out so well on her feet and legs.” “She can withstand a lot of competition.” “Star” received a $500 cash award for being
Bachelors Master Rose 346
Junior All American Junior Two-Year-Old Cow Cody Bachelor, Angola, Ind.
Smithden Vindication Vixen
Junior All American Four-Year-Old Cow Kaila Wussow, Cecil, Wis.
named Supreme Junior Champion. In the cow competition it came down to a decision between Lyon Duke Dutchy and the Holstein. After three rounds of tiebreaking votes the Holstein cow was named Supreme Champion of the junior show and received a $2,000 cash award. Other Awards The Reserve Junior All American Senior Two-Year-Old Cow took top honors in the Premier Performance class. MilkN-More Sultan Brynn-ET, exhibited by Abby Tauchen, Bonduel, Wis., earned the highest point total to win a $500 cash award sponsored by Piedmont Jersey Farm, Corey and Bridgette Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C.
Taking second in the Premier Performance Class for the second year was the fourth place senior three-year-old, Pyramid Hallmark Daisy-ET, exhibited by Ben Sauder. Sauder received a $250 cash award sponsored by Endres Jazzy Jerseys, Lodi, Wis. Placing third and receiving a $100 check sponsored by Gaby Jersey Farm, Greeneville, Tenn., was Kilgus Legion Ollie, exhibited by Justin Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill. Select Sires Inc., Plain City, Ohio, presented $50 cash awards to the remaining 11 participants. The Sunbow Jerseys Trophy, sponsored by the Charles Steer Family, Cottage Grove, Tenn., for the top producing cow based upon yield deviation for pounds of protein, was awarded to Colin Russell,
KCJF Centurions Ritz
Rock Ella Giller Crystalyn
Junior All American Senior Two-Year-Old Cow Brittany Core, Salvisa, Ky.
Junior All American Junior Three-Year-Old Cow Erin Williams, McConnellsville, Ohio
Lyon Duke Dutchy
Milk-N-More-WJM Connect Versace-ET
Junior All American Aged Cow Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill.
Hilmar, Calif., with his senior two-yearold, Yosemite Rocket Hallmark Gigi. Her yield deviation was +143 lbs. protein. Receiving the best bred and owned Dutch Hollow Farm Trophy was Brittany Core, Salvisa, Ky., with her Junior All American Senior Two-Year-Old, KCJF Centurions Ritz. Emily Rose Sigle, Stockton, N.J., received special recognition as the Premier Junior Breeder of the show. Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill., received the Premier Junior Exhibitor banner. Both awards were sponsored by Bush River Jerseys, Newberry, S.C. The Pennsylvania Jersey Cattle Association presented each class winner with a gift. Dutch Hollow Farm, Schodack Landing, N.Y., sponsored the best bred
Junior All American Junior Calf Kaila Wussow, Cecil, Wis.
and owned award in each class. (Winners are pictured on page 75). Barlass Jerseys, Janesville, Wis., presented an engraved belt buckle featuring a Jersey calf painting by artist Denise Rich for the best uddered cow in each class. Class protein awards are sponsored by Sycamore Hill Gardens, George and Karen Hanford, Marcellus, N.Y., and Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va. (Winners pictured on page 74). Class Winners “What a nice pair of cows to start this milking yearling class with,” noted Judge Lutz of two Ohio bred cows leading the 12 milking senior yearlings. “This first cow is tall and upstanding,” commented Lutz on his winning cow—
Mar-Mi-Chris Vindication Dahli. “You really have to admire the power and strength up front that this first cow has.” “Dahli” exhibited by Brittany Ashcraft, Orient, Ohio, was also awarded best udder and premier performance winner in the class. “We grant the second cow does have nicer front teat placement than the first cow,” said Lutz of Rossland AJ Selina exhibited by Luke Hershberger, Casstown, Ohio. “She is a tremondous dairy cow.” It was her advantage in the udder characteristics that placed her above the Gibbs Militia Journey owned by Dwight Gibbs, Epworth, Iowa, the best bred and owned cow in the class. (continued to page 69)
ENF Remakes Top Mischiff
Junior All American Intermediate Heifer Calf Emily Sigle, Stockton, N.J.
Select Minister Elodie-ET
Junior All American Summer Yearling Heifer Nicole Sanders, Hilmar, Calif.
ENF Ringmasters Babe
Junior All American Winter Yearling Heifer Emily Sigle, Stockton, N.J.
River Valley Iatola Gorgeous
Junior All American Senior Heifer Calf Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill.
Hillacres Be A Star
Junior All American Junior Yearling Heifer Steven Pozzi, Valley Ford, Calif.
Ohio Junior Jersey Exhibitors
Junior All American State Herd Winners Award sponsored by Kentucky Jersey Cattle Club
All American Junior Show (continued from page 65)
Milking senior yearling (12 shown) Class sponsored by Tennessee Jersey Cattle Club 1. Mar-Mi-Chris Vindication Dahli, Brittany Ashcraft, Orient, Ohio, 1st best udder, 1st premier performance cow; 2. Rossland AJ Selina, Luke Hershberger, Casstown, Ohio, 2nd premier performance cow; 3. Gibbs Militia Journey, Dwight Gibbs, Epworth, Iowa, best bred and owned; 4. TC Vindication 1251 Becky, Cameron Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C.; 5. C Tops Alvita Aquarius-ET, Jody Williams, McConnelsville, Ohio PA protein award—Dutch Hollow Legion Leslee, Emily Jane Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y., 7th in class
For the third year Bachelors Master Rose 346 and Cody Bachelor, Angola, Ind., have found their way to the top of their class in the All American Junior Jersey Show. “We have two really nice cows that sort theirselves to the top in this class,” stated Lutz of the 16 entries in the junior two-yearold class. “We are starting with a little more chiseled cow in the front end,” explained Lutz of his winner and best uddered cow, “Rose.” “She stands a little taller and has a little more flex to the hock.” It was the “beautiful side profile cow” that captured second in the class. DKG Vindication Apricot exhibited by Trevor Greiwe, Sidney, Ohio, was named Reserve Junior All American Junior Two-Year-Old Her “smooth blending of body parts” placed her over Bri-Lin Giller Twinkle exhibited by Erin Williams. Junior 2-yr.-old cow (16 shown) Class sponsored by North Carolina Jersey Breeders Association 1. Bachelors Master Rose 346, Cody Bachelor, Angola, Ind., 1st best udder; 2. DKG Vindication Apricot, Trevor Greiwe, Sidney, Ohio; 3. Bri-Lin Giller Twinkle, Erin Williams, McConnelsville, Ohio; 4. SAR Apollo Tessa, Tyler Stiles French, Newberry, S.C., best bred and owned, 1st premier performance cow; 5. Stan-J Fusion Vanilla Ice, Heath Geyer, Fort Loramie, Ohio 2nd premier performance cow—Rosewood Lisas Miracle-ET, Allison Mangun, Burbank, Ohio, 7th in class PA protein award—F&W Fanfare Maple Syrup, Daniel Kyle Fugate, Whitesburg, Tenn., 16th in class
“An outstanding class of senior two-yearolds,” stated Lutz of the 16 entries in the class. “And we have a pretty handy winner in this cow at the top.” Taking home the first place honor, best udder of the class, and best bred and owned of the show was KCJF Centurions Ritz, bred and exhibited by Brittany Core, Salvisa, Ky. “She is so long from the tip of her nose
Representatives from the North American International Livestock Exposition, Corrine P. Fetter and David Sparrow, along with Kentucky Dairy Development Council Executive Director Maury Cox present Steven Pozzi with a $500 check for Supreme Champion Heifer of the Junior Show with Hillacres Be A Star.
Nic Sauder accepts the Reserve Premier Performance check from Michigan Jersey Queen Danielle Adams and Pennsylvania Jersey Queen Amanda Mitcheltree. Kentucky Jersey Queen Elizabeth Chaney and AJCA Excecutive Secretary Neal Smith present him with the Endres Jazzy Jerseys Trophy.
to the tip of her tail,” described Judge Lutz. “She spells dairy from one end to the other.” The judges admired the “sharpness” in the second cow, Milk-N-More Sultan Brynn-ET, shown by Abby Tauchen. “Brynn” went on to be named the Premier Performance Cow of the show. She placed over Avonlea Kiss N Tell shown by Ben Sauder. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (16 shown) Class sponsored by Illinois Jersey Cattle Club 1. KCJF Centurions Ritz, Brittany Core, 1st best udder, 2nd premier performance cow, best bred and owned of the show; 2. Milk-N-More Sultan BrynnET, Abby Tauchen, Bonduel, Wis., overall premier performance winner; 3. Avonlea Kiss N Tell, Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill.; 4. Milk-N-More Furor Grace-ET, Kaila Wussow, Cecil, Wis.; 5. Indiana Angelina, Jody Williams Yield deviation protein award—Yosemite Rocket Hallmark Gigi, Colin R. Russell, Hilmar, Calif., 7th in class; Sunbow Trophy winner for highest yield deviation of the show.
“What a handy winner we have in this junior three-year-old class,” commented Judge Lutz of Rock Ella Gillers Crystalyn. “She may not be the tallest cow at the withers, but she is so balanced and is the best udder in the class.” “Crystalyn” was exhibited by Erin Williams and topped the class of 19 animals. She was named best udder in the class for the “height, width, and veination” of her udder. Placing second was BRJ Sultan Kody Bell R-60, exhibited by R. J. Doran, Newberry, S.C. It was her “height at the withers” that carried her over Payneside Amedeo Jessie in third. “Jessie” was exhibited by Craig Thomas, Middlebury, Ind. (continued to page 70)
Karessa Mann and Neal Smith present Justin Kilgus and Kilgus Legion Ollie with a $100 cash award sponsored by Gaby Jersey Farm for the third Premier Performance Cow.
Emily Sigle receives her Premier Breeder banner from Rick Doran and Tammie Stiles of Bush River Jerseys and Elizabeth Chaney.
Amber Ettinger and Rick Doran and Tammie Stiles present the Bush River Jersey award to Ben Sauder as Premier Exhibitor.
Rossland AJ Selina
Reserve Junior All American Milking Senior Yearling Luke Hershberger, Casstown, Ohio
BRJ Sultan Kody Bell R-60 Reserve Junior All American Junior Three-Year-Old Cow R. J. Doran, Newberry, S.C.
Rockin J Mannix Crissie
Reserve Junior All American Aged Cow Brittany Core, Salvisa, Ky.
All American Junior Show (continued from page 69)
Junior 3-yr.-old cow (19 shown) Class sponsored by Indiana Jersey Cattle Club 1. Rock Ella Gillers Crystalyn, Erin Williams, 1st best udder; 2. BRJ Sultan Kody Bell R-60, R. J. Doran, Newberry, S.C., 2nd premier performance cow; 3. Payneside Amedeo Jessie, Craig Thomas, Middlebury, Ind.; 4. Pine Prairies Vindication S10ET, Natalie Kessenich, DeForest, Wis.; 5. Topp-View Jade Sparkle, Keaton Topp, Botkins, Ohio, 1st premier performance cow Yield deviation protein award—O.F. Ryker Handie,
DKG Vindication Apricot
Milk-N-More Sultan Brynn-ET
Indiana Veda
DeMents Socrates Pearl
Lordan Aces Hi Kassie-ET
Plain O Remake Darby-ET
Michelle Owens, Frederic, Wis., 13th in class Best bred and owned—Dutch Hollow Belmont Goddess, Cassandra L. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y., 9th in class
and has a slightly nicer fore udder than the beautiful rear uddered cow in second,” explained Judge Lutz of his winner. “It was a very close placing at the top.” Following “Georgina” to win her first Reserve Junior All American title was Indiana Veda exhibited by Erin Williams. She finished ahead of Parkview Ressurection Romania, exhibited by Nic Sauder, Tremont, Ill.
Reserve Junior All American Junior Two-Year-Old Cow Trevor Griewe, Sidney, Ohio
Reserve Junior All American Senior Three-Year-Old Cow Erin Williams, McConnellsville, Ohio
Reserve Junior All American Junior Heifer Calf Emily Day, Silver Lake, Ind.
Winning the class of 11 senior threeyear-olds was Gillers Georgina, exhibited by Katie Gibson. “Georgina” took home the best udder award and was later named Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion. “She is a touch wider from end to end
Reserve Junior All American Senior Two-Year-Old Cow Abby Tauchen, Bonduel, Wis.
Reserve Junior All American Four-Year-Old Cow Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill.
Reserve Junior All American Intermediate Heifer Calf Craig Thomas, New Paris, Ind.
Geisler Comerica Lucy
Reserve Junior All American Senior Heifer Calf Erica Geisler, Delphi, Ind. Not pictured: Reserve All American Junior Yearling, DKG Supreme Lucy, Trevor Griewe, Sidney, Ohio
S&O Suspect Tiara
Reserve Junior All American Summer Yearling Heifer Kelsey Oakley, Springfield, Ohio
Senior 3-yr.-old cow (11 shown) Class sponsored by Semex USA 1. Gillers Georgina (S: Shamrock Giller, D: Empire Tiny), Katie Gibson, Eminence, Ky., 1st best udder, res. sr. and res. gr. champ.; 2. Indiana Veda, Erin Williams, 2nd premier performance; 3. Parkview Ressurection Romania, Nic Sauder, Tremont, Ill.; 4. Pyramid Hallmark Fernleaf Daisy-ET, Ben Sauder, 1st premier performance cow, yield deviation protein award; 5. BJ Remake Bianca, Shawn Nehls, Hustisford, Wis.
Association 1. Smithden Vindication Vixen, Kaila Wussow, 1st best udder, 2nd premier performance cow; 2. DeMents Socrates Pearl, Ben Sauder; 3. Kilgus Legion Ollie, Justin Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill., 1st premier performancecow; 4. UHT Canaan Morgan Brooke, Trent Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill.; 5. Rummage Remake Gem, Julie Ozburn, Nolensville, Tenn. Yield deviation protein award—Boyd-Lee Mecca Lucy, Daniel Kyle Fugate, 9th in class.
Nine four-year-olds competed for All American honors in a tight placing class. “There are four cows here at the top that we really admire for their overall dairy quality,” said Lutz. “The dark cow in first just has a little more uphill run and a little more strength through the front end that moves her to the top.” Capturing first was Smithden Vindication Vixen exhibited by Kaila Wussow, Cecil, Wis. Placing second was DeMents Socrates Pearl, shown by Ben Sauder. She placed over the “clean, dairy cow” in third, Kilgus Legion Ollie, owned and exhibited by Justin Kilgus. 4-yr.-old cow (9 shown) Class sponsored by Ohio Jersey Breeders’
“There is quality all the way down the line,” said Judge Lutz of the class of 16 aged cows. “This pair of cows at the top of the class is a tremendous pair.” Winning Junior All American honors was the future Grand Champion, Lyon Duke Dutchy shown by Ben Sauder. She was followed in second by Rockin J Mannix Crissie, exhibited by Brittany Core, Salvisa, Ky. “The first cow is just a little more cow for us,” stated Lutz of “Dutchy.” “She is wider in the front-end, deeper in the fore and rear rib and fits nicer right behind the shoulder. She is the best udder cow in the class.” “We greatly admire this sharp, clean
Judge John Lemmermen congratulates Avery Lutz as the Senior Showmanship winner. Josh Gordon presents Lutz with the Gordon Jersey Farm Trophy with assistance from Western National Jersey Queen Karessa Mann.
Ke n t u ck y J e r s ey Q u e e n E l i z a b e t h Chaney and Cari Wolfe present the Virginia Tech Trophy to Kira Andre the winner of the Intermediate Showmanship contest. Judge Lynn Lee offers his congratulations.
South Mountain Valiant Josie Reserve Junior All American Winter Yearling Heifer Amanda Thompson, Wellsville, Pa.
Paul Chittenden, right, presents the Dutch Hollow Trophy for best bred and owned of the show to Brittany Core and KCJF Centurions Ritz. Assisting with the award are Minnesota Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper and 2008 National Jersey Queen Kristin Hogan..
cow in second,” said Lutz of “Crissie.” “She has more size and scale than our cow in third.” Finishing third was Reich-Dale Counciller Hali, bred and owned by Kristen Mull, Chambersburg, Pa. Aged cow (16 shown) Class sponsored by Smith Brothers 1. Lyon Duke Dutchy (S: Elliotts Renaissance Duke, (continued to page 72)
Judge Lowell Stevens, right, selected Justin Lemmermen as the winner of Junior Showmanship. Sue Luchsinger presents the Fred Luchsinger Memorial Trophy to Lemmermen.
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D: Lyon Centurion Duty), Ben Sauder, 1st best udder, 2nd premier performance cow, sr. and gr. champ.; 2. Rockin J Mannix Crissie, Brittany Core; 3. Reich-Dale Counciller Hali, Kristen M. Mull, Chambersburg, Pa., best bred and owned, 1st premier performance cow; 4. WF Axel Rosita, Natalie Sanders, Hilmar, Calif.; 5. R&C Furor Candy-ET, Justin Kilgus Yield deviation protein award—Michael Centurion Darla, Kaila Wussow, 7th in class.
The Heifers Three heifers sorted their way to the top of the junior calf class for judges Lutz and Padgett. It was the “most balanced heifer” that topped the class of 12 calves. Milk-NMore-WJM Connect Versace-ET, a daughter of the Junior All American Four-YearOld cow won the class for Kaila Wussow. Placing second was the “deep ribbed” Lordan Aces Hi Kassie-ET, exhibited by Emily Day, Silver Lake, Ind. She placed over WC Madman Nettie Gin shown by Allison Massey, Wartrace, Tenn. Junior heifer calf (12 shown) Class sponsored by John McReynolds 1. Milk-N-More-WJM Connect Versace-ET, Kaila Wussow; 2. Lordan Aces Hi Kassie-ET, Emily Day, Silver Lake, Ind.; 3. WC Madman Nettie Gin, Allison Massey, Wartrace, Tenn.; 4. Pleasant Ridge Bodacious Tatta, Nakayla Johnson, Geneva, Ind.; 5. LC Suspect Miss America, Taylor Leach, Linwood, Kan. PA protein award—Dar View Militia Krisa, Kylie Lehr, Canastota, N.Y., 6th in class Best bred and owned—WC Madman Ola, Ryan Massey, Wartrace, Tenn., 10th in class
ENF Remakes Top Mischiff, bred and owned by Emily Rose Sigle, Stockton, N.J, placed at the head of the class of 24 intermediate heifer calves. It was her width and strength from “the muzzle to the pins” that carried her over the second place heifer, Plain O Remake
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Darby-ET, exhibited by Craig Thomas. Following the pair was Covington Lane, exhibited by Haley Fisher, Edmonton, Ky. Intermediate heifer calf (24 shown) 1. ENF Remakes Top Mischiff, Emily Sigle, Stockton, N.J., best bred and owned; 2. Plain O Remake Darby-ET, Craig Thomas, New Paris, Ind.; 3. Covington Lane, Haley Fisher, Edmonton, Ky.; 4. Millers Hank Farrah, Jodi Johnson, Osgood, Ind.; 5. SSF Governor Paige, Steven Wetmore, Mt. Ulla, N.C. PA protein award—Free-Mar Blackstone Beeves, Colin R. Russell, 9th in class
“What an outstanding class of senior calves,” said Lutz of the 18 calves competing for Junior All American Senior Heifer Calf honors. Taking home first place was River Valley Iatola Gorgeous, shown by Illinois junior Ben Sauder. “This heifer on top is a taller, longer heifer from end-to-end,” said Lutz. “She is taller at the point of withers and shows more openess to her rib.” Following in second place was Geisler Comerica Lucy shown by Erica Geisler, Delphi, Ind. Shawn Nehls of Hustisford, Wis., exhibited the third place senior calf, BJ Indiana Mystic. Senior heifer calf (18 shown) Class sponsored by Tennessee Junior Jersey Club 1. River Valley Iatola Gorgeous, Ben Sauder; 2. Geisler Comerica Lucy, Erica Geisler, Delphi, Ind.; 3. BJ Indiana Mystic, Shawn Nehls; 4. Sunny Lea R M Tulip, Austin Nauman, Sparta, Wis.; 5. Xanadu DD Pop-Twin, George Colpetzer, Greenville, Pa. PA protein award—Aspen Grove Militia Ana Belle, Dylan Ellenburg, Morristown, Tenn., 16th in class Best bred and owned—Hawk Pond Sparkling Serena, Caleb Squires, Elkland, Mo., 6th in class
The Reserve Junior Champion of the show, Select Minster Elodie-ET, won the summer yearling class. She was exhibited by Nicole Sanders, Hilmar, Calif. She competed against 19 other heifers and edged out S&O Suspect Tiara shown by Kelsey Oakley, Springfield, Ohio.
“The first heifer has more length and stretch to her,” explained Lutz. “She is taller and has more stretch than the second place heifer.” It was the “depth of body” that carried “Tiara” over the third place heifer, Vindication Lucy of Bachelors. She was exhibited by Cody Bachelor. Summer yearling heifer (19 shown) 1. Select Minster Elodie-ET (S: Select-Scott Minister-ET, D: Potwell Whistlers Emily), Nicole Sanders, Hilmar, Calif., res. jr. champ.; 2. S&O Suspect Tiara, Kelsey Oakley, Springfield, Ohio; 3. Vindication Lucy of Bachelors, Cody Bachelor; 4. Rockledge Tequila Lime-ET, Tanner C. May, Shelbyville, Ky.; 5. Riversbend Sultan Dakota, Whitney Anne Springer, Fisher, Ill., best bred and owned PA protein award—Keystone Militia Bella, Dylan Ellenburg, 15th in class
Winning her second Junior All American award was Hillacres Be A Star exhibited by Steven Pozzi, Valley Ford, Calif. She topped the class of 17 junior yearling heifers. “This is a pretty handy winner,” said Lutz. “She just comes out in the ring and says ‘Find one to beat me.’” DKG Supreme Lucy, exhibited by Trevor Greiwe, placed second. “She follows the same pattern,” complimented Judge Lutz. “She is long, tall and dairy.” Placing third was Tierneys Barbaro Lucine, exhibited by Austin Nauman, Sparta, Wis. Junior yearling heifer (17 shown) 1. Hillacres Be A Star (S: Janes Primetime JusticeET, D: Hillacres Summer Star), Steven Pozzi, Valley Ford, Calif., jr. and sup. jr. champ., 2. DKG Supreme Lucy, Trevor Greiwe, Sidney, Ohio; 3. Tierneys Barbaro Lucine, Austin Nauman; 4. Hawk Pond Bit of Tequilla, Aimee Gigax, Elkland, Mo.; 5. Xanadu Goal Nadine, George Colpetzer PA protein award and best bred and owned—Sweet Baby Legion Sierra, Jessica Sentelle, Jefferson, Md., 12th in class
It was the “big, powerful heifer” that took first in the class of 11 winter yearlings. ENF (continued to page 76)
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Pictured on this page are the winners of the Protein Awards given in The All American Junior Show. Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va., presents the awards in the senior two-year-old to aged cow classes, with the remaining classes receiving awards from Sycamore Hill Gardens, George and Karen Hanford, Macellus, N.Y.
Charles Steer presents Colin Russell and Yosemite Rocket Hallmark Gigi the Sunbow Jerseys Trophy for the highest yield deviation.
Stephanie Kasper, Minn. • Emily Chittenden, N.Y.
F&W Fanfare Maple Syrup Junior two-year-old, PA Protein Award Danielle Adams, Mich. • Daniel Fugate, Tenn.
Yosemite Rocket Hallmark Gigi Senior two-year-old, YD Protein Award Amber Ettinger, S.C. • Natalie Sanders, Calif.
O.F. Ryker Handie Junior three-year-old, YD Protein Award Ariel Birchenough, N.Y. • Michelle Owens, Wis.
Pyramid Hallmark Fernleaf Daisy Senior three-year-old, YD Protein Award Amanda Mitcheltree, Pa. • Ben Sauder, Ill.
Boyd-Lee Mecca Lucy Four-year-old, YD Protein Award Kari Lien, Iowa • Daniel Fugate, Tenn.
Michael Centurion Darla Aged Cow, YD Protein Award Elizabeth Chaney, Ky. • Kaila Wussow, Wis.
Dar View Militia Krisa Junior calf, PA Protein Award Amber Ettinger, S.C. • Kylie Lehr, N.Y.
Free-Mar Blackstone Beeves Intermediate calf, PA Protein Award Karessa Mann, Calif. • Natalie Sanders, Calif.
Aspen Grove Militia Ana Belle Senior calf, PA Protein Award Ariel Birchenough, N.Y. • Dylan Ellenburg, Tenn.
Keystone Militia Bella Summer yearling heifer, PA Protein Award Jaclyn Peterson, Wis. • Dylan Ellenburg, Tenn.
Sweet Baby Legion Sierra Junior yearling heifer, PA Protein Award Stephanie Kasper, Minn. • Chase Smith, Md.
Aspen Grove Militia Belle Winter yearling heifer, PA Protein Award Ariel Birchenough, N.Y. • Dylan Ellenburg, Tenn.
Dutch Hollow Legion Leslee Milking Senior Yearling, Protein Award
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Ringmaster Babe was best bred and owned for her young leader, Emily Rose Sigle. “We admire how long she is and how deep she is in both the fore and rear rib,” said Lutz. She placed over the “sharp, clean dairy heifer” in second. South Mountain Valiant Josie took home Reserve All American honors in the class. She was exhibited by Amanda Thompson, Wellsville, Pa. Finishing third in the class was S&O Governor Darla shown by Kelsey Oakley. Winter yearling heifer (11 shown) Class sponsored by Priscilla Stiles Memorial 1. ENF Ringmasters Babe, Emily Sigle, best bred and owned; 2. South Mountain Valiant Josie, Amanda Thompson, Wellsville, Pa.; 3. S&O Governor Darla, Kelsey Oakley; 4. Shell Ray Gover Daffy, Morgan Eades, Mechanicsburg, Ohio; 5. Justice Desiree, Erin Williams PA protein award—Aspen Grove Militia Belle, Dylan Ellenburg, 11th in class State herd (9 entries) 1. Ohio; 2. Wisconsin; 3. Kentucky; 4. Illinois; 5. Indiana
Showmanship Over 50 youth competed to earn the honors as top showman in their division. Judges for the event were: John Lemmermen, Galloway, Ohio, senior showmanship; Lynn Lee, Smyrna, Tenn., intermediate showmanship; and Lowell Stevens, Urbana, Ohio, junior showmanship. A framed print of “Wide Load Ahead” was presented to the individual showmanship winner for each division. Also presented was the Gordon Jersey Farm Trophy to the senior showmanship winner; the Virginia Tech Trophy to the intermediate showmanship winner; and the Fred Luchsinger Memorial Trophy to the winner of the junior showmanship contest. The Virginia Tech Department of Dairy Science sponsored the second through fifth place awards in each class. Junior showmanship (23 shown) 1. Justin Lemmermen, Galloway, Ohio; 2. Anthony Mosser, Geneva, Ind.; 3. Steven Pozzi, Valley Ford, Calif.; 4. Katlyn Vencil, Ky.; 5. Emily Day, Silver Lake, Ind. Intermediate Showmanship (19 shown) 1, Kira Andre, Wauseon, Ohio; 2. Stetson Baird, Ky.; 3. Allison Mangun, Burbank, Ohio; 4. Krista Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C.; 5. Nick Blackburn, Galloway, Ohio Senior Showmanship (17 shown) 1. Avery Lutz, Mocksville, N.C.; 2. Josh Hershberger, Casstown, Ohio; 3. Mandy Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C.; 4. Julie Ozburn, Nolensville, Tenn.; 5. Michelle Owens, Frederic, Wis.
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Pot O’Gold Sale Kicks Off Journey to 2012 Contest
J
ersey breeders are a generous bunch, especially when it comes to helping young people get a start in the dairy business. Perhaps that is one of the reasons they have so strongly supported the Pot O’Gold Sale for the past five decades. The program gives young people a chance to grow their Registered Jersey herds, learn the importance of records and pedigrees and recoup a portion of the purchase price from prizes earned in the production contest for animals consigned to this sale.
Number
Sale Analysis
5 Bred heifers 8 Open yearlings 18 Heifer calves 31 Lots Median price
Avg. Price Total Value
$2,460.00 2,537.50 2,561.11
$12,300 20,300 46,100
$2,538.71 $2,300.00
$78,700
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Todd Woodruff Presenting Sponsor: Cow’s Match® Jersey Blend
Their goodwill was played out again this year on November 7 when 31 heifers crossed the auction block at the Pot O’Gold Sale in Louisville, Ky., for an average of $2,538.71 and total receipts of $78,700. The gross from the 52nd edition of the sale is the fifth high of the series and
consignment numbers tie with events held in 2004 and 2008 as second high. Perhaps another reason Jersey breeders support the sale is the contagious optimism and excitement of the young people that pack Newmarket Hall each fall in hopes of securing a heifer from the Pot O’Gold Sale. This year, 31 juniors from a dozen states coast-to-coast and border-to-border took home a deep-pedigreed heifer—22 of them ranked among the 90th percentile for Parent Average (PA) Jersey Performance Index (JPI) and another five among the 80th percentile for PA JPI. Part of the excitement of this year’s event was also generated by auctioneer, Todd Woodruff, who served in this capacity for the first time after Lynn Lee, who called the past seven sales, took the lead at The All American Jersey Sale the following day. Woodruff is stepping in the footsteps of his uncle, the late Merlin Woodruff, the legendary auctioneer who called many Pot O’Gold and All American Sales over the years and received the national Jersey organizations’ Award for Meritorious Service in 2003. From the gross of this sale, 17%, or $13,379 will be set aside for the 2012 Pot O’Gold Production Contest. Prizes will be awarded to the owners of the 22 heifers that complete the highest first-lactation records as ranked by total product value. The winner will receive a check in the amount of $2,408.22 and second place will earn $1,538.59.
Sand Hill Jevon Krista-ET was the high seller of the 52nd Pot O’Gold Sale. She was purchased for $4,900 by Jonas Tate, represented by AJCA-NAJ Area Representative David Burris, back. “Krista” was consigned by Dana Chamberlain, second left. Also pictured are David and Lowell Chamberlain, left, and Kara Maxwell, at the halter. In the box are Dan Bauer, JMS Manager, and Todd Woodruff, auctioneer.
The heifer with the highest PA JPI of the sale—Sand Hill Jevon KristaET—brought the top dollar of the day. Jonas Tate, Hilmar, Calif., purchased the 11-month-old daughter of Forest Glen Meccas Jevon-ET, JPI +232, for $4,900. “Krista” has a PA of +1,158M, +64F and +45P and a JPI of +236 and is ranked 180th on the list of the Top 500 Heifers for PA JPI (August 2009). She has a Very Good-83% maternal sister that is ranked among the top 1½% for JPI and made 18,970 lbs. milk, 954 lbs. fat and 664 lbs. protein in her first lactation. Her maternal brother, Sand Hill Iatola Kernal, GJPI +172, is at ABS Global Inc. Their dam, Sand Hill Impuls Kliptink, Very Good-87%, is sired by ISDK Q Impuls, JPI +261, and has a three lactation m.e. average of 20,378–1,056–756. “Kliptink” is ranked 187th in the nation for JPI with an index of +239. Her Excellent-90% dam has five completed lactations—all under 305 days—and a best record of 5-10 297 18,190 5.4% 977 3.8% 687 96DCR. The next dam is also Excellent-90% and made 20,840 lbs. milk, 1,123 lbs. fat and 710 lbs. protein at 5-7. “Krista” was bred and consigned by Dana Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y. A pair of calves that had been genotyped prior to the sale crossed the auction block in Louisville for $4,100 each—the second high price of the day. The buyer of the high seller from the 50th Pot O’Gold Sale, Tommy Allen of Reedsburg, Wis., was the final bidder on one of them. The junior purchased Jars of Clay Iatola 16710 2751, an 11-month-old daughter of SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, GJPI +143, for $4,100. Her genomic PA JPI of +223 exceeds her
Jars of Clay Iatola 16710 2751 was one of two genotyped heifers to sell for $4,100, the second high price of the day. She was purchased by Tommy Allen, represented by AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Ron Mosser, right, and consigned by Jim Quist, represented by Director of Field Services Kristin Paul, left. At the halter is Sidney Avila and in the box are Bauer and Woodruff.
+288, and has 18,460 lbs. milk, 898 lbs. fat traditional PA JPI of +163 by 60 points. and 637 lbs. protein in her first lactation. One of the largest genomic jumps to date. With a JPI of +221, “Guava” ranks among Her genomic PA for type (+2.1) also the breed’s top 1½% for JPI. She has three significantly surpasses her traditional Very Good maternal sisters, including evaluation. Celestial Direct Deposit Luster-P, Very The potential third generation Excellent Good-88%, with 21,630 lbs. milk, 983 is out of an Excellent-90% daughter of lbs. fat and 792 lbs. protein. BW Country-ET, GJPI +143, with 22,670 “Kiwi’s” grandam, Celestial Berretta lbs. milk, 818 lbs. fat and 794 lbs. protein Glisten, Excellent-91%, has two lactations in 322 days in her second lactation. The over 21,000 lbs. milk and a best record consignment’s grandam, Ahlem Hallmark of 6-6 305 22,570 5.4% 1,228 4.0% 896 Ella 2498, Excellent-90%, has four 99DCR. “Glisten” has three Very Good records over 24,000 lbs. milk and a best maternal sisters with records to 18,000 record of 4-11 305 3x 30,730 4.5% 1,386 lbs. milk. Her third dam is Very Good1,103 100DCR. Her third dam made 80% and has a four lactation m.e. average 21,850 lbs. milk, 834 lbs. fat and 797 lbs. of 17,435–843–633. Her fourth dam, protein at 4-11 and her Very Good-81% Celestial Brook Glimmer, is appraised fourth dam has nine lactations and a best Excellent-93% and has two lactations over record of 22,170 lbs. milk, 964 lbs. fat and 20,000 lbs. milk. 843 lbs. protein at 7-2. “Kiwi” was consigned by Scott and The consignment was made by Jim Kristin Carson, New Lebanon, N.Y. Quist, Fresno, Calif. (continued to page 82) The other $4,100-priced heifer, Celestial Jevon Kiwi, was purchased by Brock Tate, Hilmar, Calif. The 13-month-old “Jevon” daughter has a genomic PA of +1,348M, +68F and +47P and a JPI of +261. She is ranked among the top 500 heifers in the nation for PA JPI. “ K i w i ’s ” Ve r y Good-84% dam, Celestial Louie Guava, is sired by the breed’s #1 bull for The other $4,100-priced heifer, Celestial Jevon Kiwi, was purchased JPI (August 2009), by Brock Tate, represented by AJCA-NAJ Area Representative David Tollenaars Impuls Burris. “Kiwi” was consigned by Scott Carson, left, and his wife, Kristin. Louie 260-ET, GJPI At the halter is Emily Sigle.
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Tyler C. Kirchdoerfer, Cape Girardeau, Mo., purchased the heifer that sold for the third high price of the day—$3,400. Jevon J May is backed by five dams that are Very Good or Excellent with top production. The 13-month-old “Jevon” daughter is ranked on the list of the Top 500 Heifers for PA JPI and has a PA of +1,189M, +63F and +40P and a PA JPI of +221. Her dam is a Very Good-84% daughter of Windy Willow Montana Jace, GJPI +175, with a first lactation m.e. of 18,597–912– 708. She has a JPI of +210 and ranks among the breed’s top 1 ½% for JPI. “May’s” grandam, Action V May, Excellent-91%, is sired by Forest Glen Avery Action-ET, GJPI +162, and has five completed lactations—four of them over 20,000 lbs. milk—and a best record of 4-6 305 22,430 5.2% 1,163 3.8% 843 94DCR. She ranks among the top 1½% for JPI as well with a JPI of +210. “May’s” third dam is Very Good-83% with 18,590 lbs. milk, 809 lbs. fat and 667 lbs. protein. Her fourth and fifth dams have more than 19,000 lbs. milk and are appraised Excellent-90% and Very Good87%, respectively. She was consigned by Rowzee Jersey Farm, Newton, Miss.
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Other juniors who purchased heifers from the Pot O’Gold Sale were: Caitlin Avila, Dalhart, Texas; Sidney J. Avila, Dalhart, Texas; Dorothea Riley Baker, Wyoming, N.Y.; Jake Blackburn, Galloway, Ohio; Korri Ann Briggs, Campbellsville, Ky.; Benjamin P. Colopy, Castile, N.Y.; Mitchell Endres, Lodi, Wis.; Sydney Endres, Lodi, Wis.; Benjamin P. Grammer, Sebring, Ohio; William D. Grammer, Sebring, Ohio; Elizabeth Hay, Summit, Miss.; Clayton Kirchdoerfer, Cape Girardeau, Mo.; Tricia Jo Kirchdoerfer, Cape Girardeau, Mo.; Michael R. Kortus, Lynden, Wash.; Nathan Lawton, Newark Valley, N.Y.; Ryan Lawton, Newark Valley, N.Y.; Matt Linehan, River Falls, Wis.; Zachary Mason, North Stratford, N.H.; Kara Alice Maxwell, Donahue, Iowa; Carley Orman, Dalhart, Texas; Jacob Phillips, Golden, Ill.; Kyle M. Schirm, West Salem, Ohio; Brayden Shumaker, Shreve, Ohio; Hannah Sorenson, Pine River, Wis.; Abby Tauchen, Bonduel, Wis.; India Tauchen, Bonduel, Wis.; and Wyatt Taylor, Hilmar, Calif.
Brock Tate, Hilmar, Calif. Celestial Jevon Kiwi, open yearling 13 mos................... 4,100 (Scott and Kristin Carson, New Lebanon, N.Y.) Tyler C. Kirchdoerfer, Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jevon J May, open yearling 13 mos............................... 3,400 (Rowzee Jersey Farm, Newton, Miss.) Korri A. Briggs, Campbellsville, Ky. OHD Impuls Rally J668, bred heifer 14 mos................. 3,300 (Olympic Horned Dorsets Inc., Bonduel, Wis.) Matt Linehan, River Falls, Wis. Fairway Louie Linden, heifer calf 11 mos....................... 3,100 (Fairway Jerseys, Crockett, Va.) India Tauchen, Bonduel, Wis. Hockett Dale 82824, heifer calf 10 mos......................... 3,000 (Keith S. Hockett, Randleman, N.C.) Wyatt Taylor, Hilmar, Calif. Dutch Hollow Jevon Deer, heifer calf 11 mos................ 2,900 (Karin C. Couch, Schodack Landing, N.Y.) Sidney J. Avila, Dalhart, Texas High Lawn Militia Victory, heifer calf 9 mos.................... 2,800 (High Lawn Farm, Lee, Mass.) Nathan Lawton, Newark Valley, N.Y. Clemson Dale 783 907, heifer calf 8 mos...................... 2,800 (Clemson University/Dairy Farm, Clemson, S.C.) Kara A. Maxwell, Donahue, Iowa Jazzy Impuls 3084, open yearling 13 mos..................... 2,800 (Vincent Endres, Lodi, Wis.) Benjamin P. Colopy, Castile, N.Y. Tenn Jevon Ged Maid-ET, heifer calf 10 mos................ 2,700 (University of Tennessee Dairy Experiment Station, Lewisburg, Tenn.) Michael R. Kortus, Lynden, Wash. Kilgus Finalist Gem-ET, open yearling 14 mos.............. 2,600 (Paul Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill.)
Register your calves online at www.infojersey.com
Sales $2,600 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Jonas Tate, Hilmar, Calif. Sand Hill Jevon Krista-ET, heifer calf 10 mos.............. $4,900 (Dana Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y.) Tommy Allen, Reedsburg, Wis. Jars of Clay Iatola 16710 2751, heifer calf 11 mos........ 4,100 (Jim Quist, Fresno, Calif.)
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Sun Valley Farm 10350 Meda Loop Road Cloverdale, Oregon 97112 Bearl, Joanne, and Jeff Seals 503/392-5870 Tom and Jennie Seals • 503/392-4224 Email: tjseals@oregoncoast.com
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Kevin and Annette Thomas 2065 McCormick Loop, Tillamook, OR 97141 Phone 503/842-2658 Fax 503/842-5747 Email silvermist@oregoncoast.com
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The AJCA/NAJ Annual Meetings will be here before you know it. Start making plans to market your herd today! Give us a call, we can help you! 614/861-3636 ext. 4471 or 4451
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JUDGING RESULTS
Fall Dairy Judging Contest Results
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ach year, students aspiring to become top-notch dairy judges practice their craft so they can earn a spot on local and state dairy judging teams across the country. Along the way, they improve their reasoning and public speaking skills and boost selfconfidence. In the fall, the best of these teams are pitted against each other in regional and national 4-H, FFA, post-secondary and collegiate dairy judging contests. The results of several of these dairy judging contests are listed below.
Big-E Dairy Judging Contest September 20-21, 2009, West Springfield, Mass. Collegiate Division (8 teams) High Team: Virginia Tech—Paula Craun, Derek Heizer, Kelly Johnson and Parker Welch; coached by Katharine Knowlton and Michael Barnes Other Top Five Teams: Penn State; Virginia Tech Team B—high team reasons; Ohio State University; Cornell University High Individual: Parker Welch, Virginia Tech—high individual reasons Other Top Five Individuals: Rosemary Liskey, Virginia Tech; Joseph Leslie, Penn State University; John Langel, Ohio State University; Paula Craun, Virginia Tech High Jersey Team: Penn State High Jersey Individual: Parker Welch, Virginia Tech Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 25 Individuals: Rosemary Liskey, Keezletown, Va.; Logan Horst, Chambersburg, Pa.; McKenzie Klein, Lynden, Wash.; Eric Bogardus, Schoharie, N.Y.; Travis Whitcomb, South Royalton, Vt.; Kaitlyn Weaver, Spring City, Pa. Post-Secondary Division (3 teams) High Team: Ohio State ATI—Sabrina Eick, Brent Hosttetler and Rob Watercutter; coached by Royce Thornton Other Top Teams: SUNY Cobleskill Team A—high team reasons; SUNY Cobleskill Team B High Individual: Sabrina Eick, Ohio State ATI Other Top Five Individuals: Elizabeth Trombly, SUNY Cobleskill; Shawn Winner, Ohio State ATI; Kale Hanselman, SUNY Cobleskill; Ben Bemiz, SUNY Cobleskill High Individual Reasons: Ariel Garland, SUNY Cobleskill High Jersey Team: SUNY Cobleskill Team A High Jersey Individual: Ariel Garland, SUNY Cobleskill Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 10 Individuals: Sabrina Eick, Carrollton, Ohio; Elizabeth Trombly, Chateaugay, N.Y.; Edward Bradt, Cobleskill, N.Y. 4-H Division (8 teams) High Team: Massachusetts Team B—Megan Audette, Regina Grover, Katie Jenkins and Danielle Skogund; coached by Moira Poitras and Joanna Samuelson—high team reasons Other Top Five Teams: New Hampshire Team B; Massachusetts Team A; Vermont Team B; Vermont Team A High Individual: Suzanne Chickering, New Hampshire Team B Other Top Five Individuals: Danielle Skogund, Massachusetts Team B—high individual reasons; Megan Audette, Massachusetts january 2010
Team B; Katelyn Tracey, Vermont Team B; Naomi Fitfield, New Hampshire Team B High Jersey Team: Massachusetts Team B High Jersey Individual: Danielle Skogund, Massachusetts Team B Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 25 Individuals: Suzanne Chickering, Westmoreland, N.H.; Megan Audette, Gilbertville, Mass.; Ashlie Hardy, Farmington, Maine; Heather Hunt, Orange, Mass.; Jaime Corbett, Farmington, Maine; Katie Jenkins, Wales, Mass.; Colleen Schofield, Troy, Maine; Kelly Mason, North Stratford, N.H.; Lucas DeBlois, Colebrook, N.H.
Accelerated Genetics Dairy Judging Contest September 20, 2009, Baraboo, Wis. The overall team award was presented to The Ohio State University. Pictured left to right are Bill Langel, coach, Laura Gordon, Curtis Bickel, Hannah Thompson and Jason Miley.
Collegiate Division (13 teams) High Team: Ohio State—Curtis Bickel, Laura Gordon, Jason Miley and Hannah Thompson; coached by Bonnie Ayers and Bill Langel Other Top Five Teams: University of Wisconsin-Madison Team White; University of Minnesota Team Maroon—high team reasons; Iowa State University; Modesto Junior College High Individual: Carissa Levash, University of Wisconsin-Madison Team White—high individual reasons Other Top Five Individuals: Caitlin Kasper, University of Minnesota; Jason Miley, Ohio State Danielle Brown, University of Wisconsin-Madison Team White; Curtis Bickel, Ohio State High Jersey Team: Iowa State University High Jersey Individual: Aaron Palmer, Iowa State University Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 10 Individuals: Caitlin Kasper, Owatonna, Minn; Danielle Brown, Dodgeville, Wis.
Pennsylvania All-American Judging Contest September 21, 2009, Harrisburg, Pa. Collegiate Division (15 teams) High Team: University of Wisconsin-River Falls—Londa Johnson, Cortney Kieffer, Sandra Kirchner and Jessica Lundgren; coached by Steve Kelm—high team reasons Other Top Five Teams: University of Minnesota; Penn State; Virginia Tech; California Polytechnic State University High Individual: Cortney Kieffer, University of Wisconsin-River Falls—high individual reasons Other Top Five Individuals: Joseph Leslie, Penn State; Brandon Thesing, University of Minnesota; Mike Donnelly, University of (continued to page 88)
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Minnesota; Sandra Kirchner, University of Wisconsin-River Falls High Jersey Team: University of Minnesota High Jersey Individual: Emily Butcher, Michigan State University Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 10 Individuals: Brandon Thesing, Winona, Minn.; Kate Rector, Hilmar, Calif.; Londa Johnson, LaCrescent, Minn. Post-Secondary Division (5 teams) High Team: Morrisville State College—Sara Crego, Glen Moss, Jason Rice and Jennifer Shultz; coached by Beth Keene Other Top Five Teams: Alfred State College—high team reasons; Kaskaskia College; SUNY Cobleskill; Ohio State ATI High Individual: Jennifer Shultz, Morrisville State College Other Top Five Individuals: Stephen Gould, Alfred State College—high individual reasons; Stephanie Spencer, Alfred State College; Nick Harre, Kaskaskia College; Sara Crego, Morrisville State College High Jersey Team: Morrisville State College High Jersey Individual: Nick Harre, Kaskaskia College Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 10 Individuals: Jennifer Shultz, Muncy, Pa.; Stephen Gould, Pavilion, N.Y., Stephanie Spencer, Perry, N.Y.; Edward Bradt, Cobleskill, N.Y.; Sabrina Eick, Carrollton, Ohio 4-H Division (13 teams) High Team: Maryland—Chelsea Davis, Emily Gill, Morgan Meisenheimer and Ariel Taxdal; coached by Loretta Wright— high team reasons Other Top Five Teams: Kentucky; Minnesota; Ohio; Indiana High Individual: Megan Udermann, Minnesota Other Top Five Individuals: Chelsea Davis, Maryland—high individual reasons; Alex Poole, Kentucky; Morgan Meisenheimer, Maryland; Jordan Ambler, Virginia High Jersey Team: Maryland High Jersey Individual: Morgan Meisenheimer, Maryland Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 10 Individuals: Robin Alden, Danville, Ohio, Sarah Andrews, Newark, N.Y. FFA Division (7 teams) High Team: Indiana FFA—Sarah Correll, Andrea Pfaffenbach, Brantley See and Bryant See; coached by Glen Jones—high team reasons Other Top Five Teams: Georgia; Ohio; Kentucky; West Virginia High Individual: Sarah Correll, Indiana—high individual reasons Other Top Five Individuals: Nicole Steiner, Ohio; Leanna Bond, Georgia; Brantley See, Indiana; Keaton Williams, Kentucky High Jersey Team: Indiana High Jersey Individual: Andrea Pfaffenbach, Indiana Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 10 Individuals: Andrea Pfaffenbach, Roann, Ind.
World Dairy Expo Judging Contest September 27-28, 2009, Madison, Wis. Collegiate Division (19 teams) High Team: Virginia Tech—Paula Craun, Derek Heizer, Hannah Smith and Parker Welch; coached by Katharine Knowlton and Michael Barnes—high team reasons Other Top Five Teams: University of Wisconsin-River Falls; University of Minnesota; Penn State; Cornell University; Ohio State High Individual: Sandra Kirchner, University of Wisconsin-
The overall team award was presented to Virginia Tech. Pictured left to right are Michael Barnes and Katharine Knowlton, coaches, Paula Craun, Parker Welch, Hannah Smith and Derek Heizer.
River Falls Other Top Five Individuals: Paula Craun, Virginia Tech; Hannah Smith, Virginia Tech; Janelle Hartzell, Penn State—high individual reasons; Logan Horst, Penn State High Jersey Team: Cornell University High Jersey Individual: Paula Craun, Virginia Tech Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 25 Individuals: Logan Horst, Chambersburg, Pa.; Eric Bogardus, Schoharie, N.Y.; Londa Johnson, LaCrescent, Minn.; Emily Butcher, Owosso, Mich.; Staci Sexton, Millville, Minn.; Shi Lurvey, Lone Rock, Wis. Post-Secondary Division (17 teams) High Team: Ohio State ATI—Sabrina Eick, Brent Hostettler, Rob Watercutter and Shawn Winner; coached by Royce Thornton Other Top Five Teams: Alfred State College—high team reasons; Morrisville State College; Modesto Junior College; SUNY Cobleskill Team 1 High Individual: Matt Henkes, Northeast Iowa Community College—high individual reasons Other Top Five Individuals: Sabrina Eick, Ohio State ATI; Sara Crego, Morrisville State College; Stephanie Spencer, Alfred State College; Eric Westendor, Michigan State University High Jersey Team: Alfred State College High Jersey Individual: Sabrina Eick, Ohio State ATI Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 10 Individuals: Sabrina Eick, Carrollton, Ohio; Stephanie Spencer, Perry, N.Y.; Justin Langer, de Forest, Wis.; Jennifer Shultz, Muncy, Pa. 4-H Division (26 teams) High Team: Minnesota—Karen Anderson, Alan Barka, Elizabeth Olson and Isaac Salfer; coached by Barry Visser Other Top Five Teams: Wisconsin; Tennessee; Arkansas; Pennsylvania High Team Reasons: Maryland High Individual: Karen Anderson, Minnesota Other Top Five Individuals: Katie Arndt, Michigan; Morgan Meisenheimer, Maryland—high individual reasons; Jared Smith, Ohio; Brett Hildebrandt, Wisconsin High Jersey Team: Kentucky High Jersey Individual: Emily Gill, Maryland Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 25 Individuals: Katie Arndt, Ovid, Mich.; Jared Smith, Plain City, Ohio; Jordan Hanson, Decorah, Iowa; Casey Arlig, Friendship, N.Y.; Sarah Mann, East Lansing, Mich.; Esther Smith, McGaheysville, Va.; Rebeccah Andrew, Newark, N.Y.; Emily Gill, Delta, Pa.
NAILE Dairy Judging Contest November 8, 2009, Louisville, Ky. Collegiate Division (16 teams) High Team: Virginia Tech—Dana Gochenour, Rosemary Liskey, Caitlin Patrick and Parker Welch; coached by Katharine Knowlton and Mike Barnes (continued to page 90)
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The overall team award was presented to Virginia Tech. Pictured left to right are Caitlin Patrick, Parker Welch, D a n a G o c h e n o u r, Rosemary Liskey and coaches Katharine Knowlton and Mike Barnes.
Other Top Five Teams: University of Wisconsin-Madison—high team reasons; University of Minnesota; Ohio State; Penn State High Individual: Caitlin Patrick, Virginia Tech Other Top Five Individuals: Dana Gochenour, Virginia Tech; Elaina Rader, Penn State; Megan Herberg, University of Minnesota; Kelly Sime, University of Wisconsin-Madison High Individual Reasons: Chelsea Holschbach, University of Wisconsin-Madison High Jersey Team: University of Wisconsin-Madison High Jersey Individual: Chelsea Holschbach, University of Wisconsin-Madison Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 10 Individuals: Elaina Rader, Connoquenessing, Pa.; Chelsea Holschbach, Baraboo, Wis. Post-Secondary Division (9 teams) High Team: SUNY Cobleskill—Ben Bemis, Edward Bradt, Ariel Garland and Elizabeth Trombly; coached by John Tryon Other Top Five Teams: Ohio State University ATI; Alfred State College; Northeast Iowa Community College; Modesto Junior College—high team reasons High Individual: George Costa Jr., Modesto Junior College— high individual reasons Other Top Five Individuals: Brent Hostettler, Ohio State University ATI; Matt Henkes, Northeast Iowa Community College; Nick Harre, Kaskaskia College; Stephen Gould, Alfred State College High Jersey Team: Alfred State College High Jersey Individual: Nick Harre, Kaskaskia College Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 10 Individuals: Stephen Gould, Pavilion, N.Y., Jennifer Shultz, Muncy, Pa.; Elizabeth Trombly, Chateaugay, N.Y. 4-H Division (22 teams) High Team: Minnesota—Jessie Bester, Caitlin Durow, Maria Pieper and Jennifer Vanderwal; coached by Krista Sheehan, Jeannette Sheehan and Molly Neil Other Top Five Teams: New York; Michigan—high team reasons; Wisconsin; Maryland High Individual: Caitlin Durow, Minnesota Other Top Five Individuals: Maria Pieper, Minnesota; Marshall Hinz, New York; Jennifer Vanderwal, Minnesota; Abbey Wethal, Wisconsin—high individual reasons High Jersey Team: New York High Jersey Individual: J. W. Hart, Michigan Jersey Youth Ranked Among Top 10 Individuals: Marshall Hinz, Fillmore, N.Y.; Abbey Wethal, Brooklyn, Wis.; Sarah Michalek, Deckerville, Mich.
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The All American Executive Committee, Craig Rhein, General Chair, extends its appreciation and gratitude to these individuals and companies for their financial support of
VirginiaTech Department of Dairy Science WesternYeast Company Wisconsin Jersey Breeders Association WorldWide Sires, Ltd.
THE ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SHOW & SALE
Friends of the All American Jim and Carol Ahlem Anonymous Bonnie Jo Ayars Barham Jersey Farm Barlass Jerseys Carl Bourne Memorial Fund Breeder’s Choice Sires/Netherhall Polled Jerseys Brentwood Farms Rick and Laurie Brewer Family Caff-E-Hill Farm Clauss Dairy Farms Ed Crotty Alan and Rosalie Danforth Danforth Jersey Farm Nico and Erna de Boer & Sons Den-Kel Jerseys Mike and Merna Fremstad and Family Forest Glen Jerseys Gaby Jersey Farm Phil and Marty Gordon Family Gordon Jersey Farm, The Dragoo Family Hi-Land Farms Highland Farms Inc. Huffard Dairy Farms JISEX International Jersey Journal Jersey Origins Henry P. Knolle Family Bert and Mary Smith Leas Memorials Dr. J. J. and Marilyn Malnati Margandale Jersey Farm Marv Du Jerseys Sylvia Marsh, E. Lea Marsh Memorial NASCO New England Jersey Breeders Association New Hampshire Jersey Cattle Club Oak Breeze Farm Joey Pendleton Pennsylvania Jersey Cattle Association Prairie Harbour Jerseys LLC Rider Jersey Farm Michael and Anna Riggs Paul and Dawn Schirm and Family Donnie and Elsa Sherman Sno-Krest Jersey Farm Stardust Jersey Farms, Jim and Georgia Pappas Stryk Jersey Farm Charles, Carol, Veronica, Eric & Alex Steer Sun Valley Jersey Farm Sunny Day Farm Treasure Chest Jerseys Peter Vail & Henry Beneke Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc. Will-Do Jerseys Williams Jersey Farm Wilsonview Dairy
November 7, 8 and 9, 2009 • Louisville, Kentucky Founders All American Sale Consignors National Heifer Sale Consignors Nominating Breeders, National Jersey Jug Futurity Consignors, 2006 Pot O’Gold Sale Underwriters American Jersey Cattle Association Cow's Match® Jersey Blend, Land O'Lakes Animal Milk Products Co. Presenting the 52nd Pot O’Gold Sale North American International Livestock Exposition Chairman’s Circle Danish Jerseys / Viking Genetics Kentucky Jersey Cattle Club Maurice E. Core Jersey Youth Fund Post Printing Co. Select Sires Inc. Sustainers Accelerated Genetics Bush River Jerseys / Harvey Peeler’s Farm Inc. Cabot Cooperative Creamery Genex Flat Creek Lodge Her-Man Jerseys Hilmar Cheese Company Holmes Cheese Company Indiana Jersey Cattle Club MVE–Chart Industries Inc. Maryland-Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Piedmont Jerseys Spring Brook Farm, Farms for City Kids Foundation Tennessee Jersey Cattle Clubs Tillamook County Creamery Association Vermont Jersey Breeders Association Patrons ABS Global Inc. Ahlem Farms Partnership Allflex USA, Inc. Alta Genetics U.S.A. Inc. and Jerseyland Sires American Dairy Association Mideast Arco Jersey Farm
Bachelor Farms Blue Ridge Embryos, Dr. Joseph A. and Beverly Lineweaver Bohnerts’ Jerseys Louie Cozzitorto Crescent Farm Jack Cunningham Dutch Hollow Farm, Chittenden Families Embryo Transfer Services / Nettle Creek Jerseys Endres Jazzy Jerseys Farm Credit Services of Mid-America Five RiversVeterinary Clinic Graber Jerseys Grammer Jersey Farm Heartland Jerseys, Inc. Illinois Jersey Cattle Club Iowa Jersey Breeders Association T. C. Jacoby & Co., Inc. Jer-Nan Associates Wheatley Johnson Memorial, Bill and Doris Johnson Keightley-Core Jerseys Kirchdoerfer Jersey Farm Kutz Dairy LLC Lynn Lee Lyon Jerseys Mapleline Farm, John Kokoski Family Martin Dairy LLC Mayfield Dairy Farm & Nursery Maxxam Analytics Inc. McReynolds Jerseys Meadow View Farm Mihm Bros. Inc. Mountain Shadow Dairy North Carolina Jersey Breeders Association Oakhaven Jerseys Ohio Jersey Breeders Association Oomsdale Farm, Inc. Pleasant Ridge Jerseys Ratliff Jerseys Rector Jersey Farm ScotchView Farm Semex USA Silver Spring Farms Smith Brothers Sorenson Hillview Jersey Farm Inc. Priscilla Stiles Memorial Sunset Canyon Jerseys Sycamore Hill Gardens, George and Karen Hanford Jim and Janet VanBuskirk
THE ROLL OF SPONSORS
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Nobledale Farm
Registered Jerseys since 1888 RR 2, Gillett, PA 16925 Stuart and Elaine Phone/Fax 570/537-2066 Barn 570/537-2308 • Steve 570/537-2314 E-mail: senoble@npacc.net
Vanderfeltz jerseys Visitors Welcome
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Stoney Hollow Jerseys Don, Jill, Garrett, and Jason Stonerook RD 1, Box 130, Martinsburg, PA 16662 Phone: 814/793-3059 Email: jstonerook@dishmail.net
Four Springs Jerseys
J. Craig and Susan Wicker 2147 Upper Brush Valley Road Centre Hall, PA 16828 814/364-9807 A REAP Herd • Equity Investor
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Jeff and Michele Reasner
Phone: 717/530-7784 • Fax: 717/530-7733 7382 Sunset Road, Newburg, PA 17240
Kenny Farm Bob and Alma Kenny • Don Kenny 533 Petersburg Rd., Enon Valley, PA 16120 724/336-5255 • 724/336-0157 A REAP Herd • Equity Investor
February 1 is Deadline for 2010 Stout Experience High school graduates and college students who are preparing for a career in managing and/or marketing Registered Jersey™ cattle are encouraged to apply for the Fred Stout Experience Awards. Two awards will be offered in 2010: (1) for a two- or three-month marketing internship with Jersey Marketing Service, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and (2) for an onfarm, structured internship in Jersey herd management. The awards honor the memory of Fred J. Stout Jr., 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. To apply, submit a one-page résumé listing work experience, skills and relevant Page 92
Albin and Betty Wester 155 Haun Road, Jamestown, PA 16134
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qualifications. In a separate cover letter state the option you wish to apply for (JMS, on-farm internship, or both). Discuss your ambitions, goals and career aspirations, including plans for achieving them. Summarize your previous experience with and continued interest in Registered Jersey™ cattle. Explain how and why the Fred Stout Experience will be of benefit to you in achieving your goals. Applicants must also request two letters of support, one from an active breeder of Registered Jersey™ (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, 2010 and addressed to Fred Stout Experience, American Jersey Cattle Association, 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2362.
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), and Brady Core, Kentucky (2009). 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 Cherie L. Bayer, AJCA Director of Development, at 614/322-4456.
Hapalson Jersey Farm The Palmerton Family
11657 Fleming Rd., Fowlerville, MI 48836 517/223-3310 • 517/223-3187 http://www.hapalson.com/
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Amity Hills Herd Dispersed
The Amity Hills Farm Complete Dispersal brought a conclusion to five decades of dairy cattle breeding by three generations of the Hoffner family. The dispersal, held at the farm in Cleveland, N.C., on December 5, 2009, reported an average of $1,206.21 and gross receipts of $354,625 on the auction of 294 lots of Registered Jerseys. Number
Sale Analysis
Avg. Price Total Value
138 Cows, two years and over 6 under 3 mos., s.w.d. 81 Bred heifers 15 Open yearlings 60 Heifer calves 294 Lots Median price
$1,310.69 $180,875 483.33 2,900 1,442.28 116,825 1,025.00 15,375 644.17 38,650 $1,206.21 $354,625 $1,225.00
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee
The current proprietors of the farm, Lonnie and Julie Hoffner and their children, John, Laura and Carrie, decided to sell their herd because of the low milk prices that have plagued the dairy industry over the past year. Ironically, it was market conditions—now improving— that brought a bevy of potential buyers to the farm with the goal of filling their bulk tanks with component-rich Jersey milk. The most active bidding came for the individuals that stand to turn a quick profit and fast equity in the form of a potential heifer calf—the 21 thirdtrimester bred heifers, which sold for $1,763.10 on average. Three cows and 20 bred heifers were also sold from guest consignors, including Lutheridge Farm of Mount Ulla, N.C., from whom the Hoffners made their first Jersey purchases.
The Amity Hills Farm Complete Dispersal brought to an end five decades of dairying for the Hoffner family. Pictured are Carrie, Lonnie, Julie, John and Laura Hoffner.
In all, 37 Jersey breeders from a dozen states made purchases, with two dairies taking home a combined 89 head. Mains Dairy, Newville, Pa., purchased 42 head for $69,975 and Alliance Cattle Co., Trenton, Fla., took home 47 head for $68,900. Mains Dairy had the final bid of $2,800 on the high seller—BW Seville Ella R774. The 22-month-old daughter of BW Seville, GJPI +174, sold due to Cardinal Northstate Flavor, PA JPI +47, a week from sale date. She is backed by two Excellent dams with outstanding production. Her dam, BW Baron Sherry K324, Excellent-91%, has three records over 21,000 lbs. milk and a best record of 4-10 305 3x 25,140 4.1% 1,030 3.3% 838 95DCR. “Ella’s” grandam is an Excellent-92% daughter of BW Berrettas Pride, GJPI +24, with 22,890 lbs. milk, 1,036 lbs. fat and 852 lbs. protein (3x milking) at 4-1. Her third dam is appraised Very Good-87% and made 21,190 lbs. milk, 1,081 lbs. fat and 839 lbs. protein (3x milking) in her third lactation. Fellow North Carolina Jersey breeder, Brian J. Moore of Mount Ulla, purchased the second high seller, AHF Iago Bringle,
for $2,550. The 13-month-old daughter of Dutch Hollow Iago, GJPI +174, was served with sexed semen by BW Award, GJPI +84, in early November. She is from the Hoffner’s “Belle” cow family and backed by six dams that are appraised Very Good or Excellent. Her dam, AHF Para Jace Bertie, Very Good-85%, is sired by Windy Willow Montana Jace, GJPI +175, and has a two lactation m.e. average of 17,162–891– 636. “Bertie” is ranked among the 1½% of the breed for JPI (August 2009) with an index of +197 and has a son in A.I. “Bringle’s” grandam, Piedmont Paramount Belle, Very Good-88%, has a best record of 5-1 305 3x 19,640 5.7% 1,123 4.0% 795 103DCR and a JPI of +177. Her third dam, Piedmont Fabian Belle, Excellent-91%, has six completed lactations and made her best record of 21,200 lbs. milk, 908 lbs. fat and 744 lbs. protein at 6-1. Her next three dams all have more than 17,000 lbs. milk and are appraised Very Good-88%, Very Good85% and Excellent-90%, respectively. The dairy herd at Amity Hills Farm was established by Lonnie’s father, Bill, in 1961 with Holsteins. Jerseys were introduced in 1997 and became the breed-of-choice in 2006, when the black and whites were sold to make way for the brown cows. The Hoffners plan to lease the facilities and acreage and raise replacement heifers. Sales $1,700 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Mains Dairy, Newville, Pa. BW Seville Ella R774, bred heifer 22 mos................... $2,800 (John F. Hoffner, Mooresville, N.C.) OBJ Signature Grace, bred heifer 20 mos..................... 2,025 (Lutheridge Farm, Mount Ulla, N.C.) AHF Velocity Traci, cow 2 yrs......................................... 2,025 (Lonnie F. Hoffner, Mooresville, N.C.) AHF Brazo Blanche, cow 2 yrs...................................... 2,025 (John F. Hoffner) AHF Jacinto Becky, cow 2 yrs........................................ 2,000 (John F. Hoffner) (continued to page 94)
Pat Mar Jerseys Patrick A. Martin
5497 S. Blythe Rd. Fresno, CA 93706 Phone: 559/233-5647 psmartin89@aol.com
Richard Clauss and Family 21672 Bloss Ave. Hilmar, CA 95324 209/632-3333
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Amity Hills Dispersal (continued from page 93) OA AHF Mecca Candy, cow 3 yrs.................................. 1,875 (Lonnie F. Hoffner) AHF Jacinto Allie, cow 2 yrs........................................... 1,850 (Lonnie F. Hoffner) AHF Bellman Cane, cow 2 yrs....................................... 1,825 (Lonnie F. Hoffner) AHF Rusty Pam, cow 4 yrs............................................ 1,800 (Lonnie F. Hoffner) PR AHF Brazo Cora, cow 2 yrs...................................... 1,800 (Lonnie F. Hoffner) AHF Jace Bianica, cow 5 yrs......................................... 1,775 (Lonnie F. Hoffner) AHF Jace Tippy, cow 4 yrs............................................. 1,750 (Lonnie F. Hoffner) PR AHF Legion Daina, cow 2 yrs.................................. 1,725 (Lonnie F. Hoffner) OA Luther C106, bred heifer 22 mos............................. 1,725 (Lutheridge Farm) PR LRF Qball Amelia, cow 2 yrs.................................... 1,700 (Lutheridge Farm) Kel-Helm Redwood Bonnie 100, bred heifer 21 mos..... 1,700 (Lutheridge Farm) GR AHF Golden Brazo Becky, bred heifer 19 mos........ 1,700 (Lonnie F. Hoffner) AHF Reaction Harbor, bred heifer 22 mos..................... 1,700 (Lonnie F. Hoffner) OA AHF Elwood Hailie, bred heifer 20 mos................... 1,700 (Lonnie F. Hoffner) AHF Bellman Jill, cow 3 yrs............................................ 1,700 (Lonnie F. Hoffner) Brian J. Moore, Mount Ulla, N.C. AHF Iago Bringle, bred heifer 13 mos............................ 2,550 (John F. Hoffner, Mooresville, N.C.) E. Richard and Mary Beatty, Newville, Pa. AHF Gretzke Regina, cow 2 yrs..................................... 2,025 (John F. Hoffner) AHF Brazo Mandi, bred heifer 20 mos........................... 1,925 (John F. Hoffner) Kel-Helm Verify Julie-ET, bred heifer 16 mos................. 1,725 (Lutheridge Farm) Teri Guevremont, Washington, Va. AHF Jacinto Rel, cow 2 yrs............................................ 2,000 (Lonnie F. Hoffner) AHF Action Della, cow 2 yrs........................................... 1,750 (Lonnie F. Hoffner) AHF Moment Jess-Twin, cow 2 yrs................................ 1,750 (Lonnie F. Hoffner) Alliance Cattle Co., Trenton, Fla. GR AHF Golden Brazo Marie, bred heifer 20 mos........ 1,875 (Lonnie F. Hoffner) PR AHF Golden Brazo Jennie, bred heifer 20 mos....... 1,875 (Lonnie F. Hoffner) OBJ Abel Radar, bred heifer 22 mos............................. 1,800 (Lutheridge Farm) Kel-Helm Jevon Traci 114, bred heifer 20 mos.............. 1,775 (Lutheridge Farm) AHF Bellman Haddie, cow 2 yrs.................................... 1,775 (Lonnie F. Hoffner) AHF Northstate Dara, cow 3 yrs.................................... 1,775 (Lonnie F. Hoffner) AHF Jacinto Marcie, bred heifer 20 mos........................ 1,725 (Lonnie F. Hoffner) OBJ Abe Flower, bred heifer 19 mos............................. 1,700 (Lutheridge Farm) AHF Velocity Mary-Anne, cow 2 yrs............................... 1,700 (Lonnie F. Hoffner) Piney River Jerseys, Newburg, Mo. AHF Action Bridgett, cow 2 yrs...................................... 1,800 (Lonnie F. Hoffner) Sprigg Street Dairy LLC, Cape Girardeau, Mo. OA AHF Brazo Bliss, cow 2 yrs...................................... 1,750 (Lonnie F. Hoffner) AHF Jace Kiki, cow 3 yrs................................................ 1,725 (Lonnie F. Hoffner) OBJ Duaiseoir Anna Grace, bred heifer 20 mos........... 1,725 (Lutheridge Farm) J1 AHF Rusty of 262, cow 4 yrs..................................... 1,700 (Lonnie F. Hoffner) Backwoods Jerseys, Waynesburg, Ky. AHF Jace Bessie, cow 4 yrs.......................................... 1,725 (John F. Hoffner) Darrel D. Yoder, Middlebury, Ind. AHF Jacinto Luscious Lemonade, bred heifer 20 mos..1,725 (Lonnie F. Hoffner)
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Letter To The Editor All American Accolades Thank you to the American Jersey Cattle Association for sponsoring the Queen contest in Louisville. I enjoyed my time getting to know the other girls. I would also like to thank you for the scholarship and your support. I am looking forward to my Jersey Journal for 2010 as the National Jersey Queen. I appreciate the opportunity to promote the Jersey breed. Respectfully yours,
We also appreciate your sponsorship of the Allen D. Meyer Challenge trophy in the Premier Performance class. It is a true honor to receive this award with our two-year-old cow, “Brynn.” It was a memorable year and the show wouldn’t have been as great without sponsors like you. Thank you again! Abby and India Tauchen, Bonduel, Wis. and Lloyd Heinz, Shawano, Wis.
In Memoriam Robert D. Moss
Stephanie Kasper 2009 National Jersey Queen Owatonna, Minn. Thank you so much for showing your appreciation at The All American Jersey Show this year and for sponsoring the Premier Performance Cow cash award for the junior and open shows. Thank you also for your support of the Jersey breed. It is greatly appreciated.
Robert D. Moss, Jefferson, Ore., 50, passed away on November 19, 2009, after a two-year battle with brain cancer. He was born on November 9, 1959, the second of five children born to Alvin and Grace Moss. He married the love of his life, Barb, in March 1981. Moss made his home in Laveen, Ariz., where he operated Desert Park Jerseys and raised six children with Barb. He moved to Oregon in July 2007 and his oldest son, Robert, took over operation of
Margandale Jersey Farm
the 576-cow dairy. Moss was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association. In addition to his wife, Barb, son, Robert, and parents, Moss is survived by his five other children, Carrie, Amy, Ryan, Kendra and Caleb; two sons–in-law, Brandon and Brian; a granddaughter; and four siblings, Cindy, Kelvin “Kelly,” Tammy and Scott. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Immanuel’s Reformed Church, 4653 Sunnyview Rd. N.E., Salem, Ore., to help support the ministry of Mark and Beth VanBebber, missionaries in Budapest, Hungary.
Rowzee Jersey Farm Registered Jerseys since 1935
James and Oneva Rowzee and Family 5043 Hwy. 15, Newton, MS 39345 601/683-2954 jrowzee@dixieconnect.com
Member of Dixieland Jersey Sires and Liberty Jersey Sires
Dale W., Robert D., and Dennis Kauffman Jenny Shumaker 330/567-2816 6967 State Route 754 Shreve, OH 44676 We are a BST free herd!
Bill, Debbie, Billy and Ben Grammer 966 South 15thStreet, Sebring, OH 44672 330/938-6798 home 330/584-8471 barn Email: gramjer@sbcglobal.net Registered Jerseys Since 1937
Paul and Dawn Schirm Courtney and Kyle Dustin and KristinTaylor
The Lemmermens - Galloway, Ohio
5226 Ogden Road, West Salem, OH 44287 Phone 330/263-0637 Fax 330/263-0647 Email schirmfarm@aol.com
Jerry: 614/561-5643 jerrylemmermen@sbcglobal.net John: 614/878-7939
Scot-Lyn Jerseys Where Efficient Jerseys Pay the Bills! Scot, Amy, Shelby & Andrew Robertson 13030 Old State Rd., Huntsburg, OH 44046 440/668-0255 mobile 440/635-0385 home
Highland Jersey Farms Donald & Joan Bolen 419/332-2773
Jim & Jodi
Ph./Fax: 419/334-8960
Terry & Susan
419/334-3179
2836 CR 55, Fremont, OH 43420
january 2010
Tom and Brenda Cooperrider and Family • 740/893-3123 11763 Tagg Road, Croton, OH 43013 E-mail: tomcooperrider@voyager.net
Farm located just 40 minutes northeast of Columbus. Visitors always welcome.
Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc. Brian 419/422-1393 • David 419/423-7443 Fax 419/423-4878 9898 T-234, Findlay, Ohio 45840 Email spajerfm@bright.net TPE Herd • Equity Investor
Alan and Sharon Kozak Courtney and Brandon 10061 TR 301, Millersburg, OH 44654 Phone: 330/674-1220 Email: grass4jerseys@yahoo.com
Cantendo Acres Grazeland Jerseys LTD.
Creston, Ohio Tom & Rosalie Noyes 330/345-6516
Russ& Cheryl King 330/435-4023
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Dave & Kathy Skiba Family 7241 Hwy. 95 NE 路 North Branch, MN 55056 651/674-7318 路 diamondsfarm@msn.com
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