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.
Record after Record Broken at National Heifer Sale
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Volume 65 • No. 8 • August 2018 • ISSN: 0021-5953
Editor: Kimberly A. Billman Assistant Editor: Tracie Hoying Senior Writer/JerseySites Coordinator: Michele Ackerman http://www.usjersey.com/jerseysites.html
Communications Specialist: Jaclyn Krymowski Administrative Assistant: Hannah Meller Intern: Skylar Buell
25 Address of AJCA-NAJ Executive Secretary
40 AJCA, NAJ Board Summary, June 2018
New Leadership Elected
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55 Annual Meetings in Pictures 36 Award Recipients Honored 52 Conference Speakers
Highlight Jersey Innovations
29 Familiar Paths, New Routes for
49 The Jersey Portrait Revealed 38 Milk Tolerance: Is it More than Lactose?
24 Moving Forward for Next 150 Years
28 NAJ, Looking Forward 32 Sustainability: The Next Step 51 World Jersey Cattle Bureau Gala
Milk Promotion
President’s Gala Wraps Up WJCB Conference
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Artist Bonnie Mohr, taking direction from a committee appointed by retired AJCA President Chris Sorenson and headed up by past Director Corey Lutz, has brought to artistic life “The Jersey,” a naturally beautiful cow, with personality, dairy strength, productivity and udder capacity, correct in conformation from nose to tail. The board commissioned Mohr to create not one, but three paintings - side view, three-quarters view, and full front view (on the cover) - to capture the conformation and unique beauty of the modern, efficient and profitable Jersey cow. A distinctive perspective was taken in each painting and capture, as never before, the progression over time in Jersey cattle breeding. (Story on page 49) The paintings were unveiled at the 150th Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association, held concurrently with the 21st International Conference of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau in June 2018. Coverage of the event begins on page 18.
AUGUST 2018
Special Insert—An Outline of Jersey History of the Association
66 California Jersey Cattle Association
86 Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Calf Sale
83 California Spring Jersey Show
18 National Heifer Sale
68 Clemson Spring Jersey Show
70 New York Next Generation Sale
68 New York Spring Junior Jersey Show
78 Ohio Spring Classic Sale
84 Wisconsin Spring Jersey Show
74 Wisconsin State Sale
84 Wisconsin Spring Junior Jersey Show
76 Woodstock Reduction Sale
82 Wisconsin Spring Spectacular Show 82 Wisconsin Spring Spectacular Junior Show
35 AJCA Directors Honored 41 AJCC Research Foundation Auction 64 Comments from National Jersey Queen 42 Cow Pie Bingo Raises $5,250 for Jersey Youth Academy 26 Endres Joins USJersey Staff
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AJCA, NAJ Board Members
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Advertising Index
85 Advertising Rates 14 Along the Jersey Road 10 Calendar
88 Final Payments for Jersey Jug Due
17 Editorial
14 Hoard’s Webinar to Highlight Jersey Nutrition
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60 Jersey Jargon
88 Junior Show Awards Available
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14 Gifts Received for Research Foundation
89, 90 Journal Shopping Center
26 Past Presidents Honored
14 New Members
42 Save the Dates for the 2018 All American
10 Registration Fees
14 USJersey Reference Library Updated
10 Type Appraisal Schedule
Field Service Staff Jersey Journal Subscription Rates
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Type Traits Appraisal Team Senior Appraiser: Ron Mosser, 614/264-0142, above Sara Barlass, above Danielle Brown, above Kelly Epperly, 614/530-6918; kepperly@usjersey.com. Mark Fisher, 209/765-7187; mfisher@usjersey.com. Dyon Helmuth, 614/264-0140; dhelmuth@usjersey.com. Scott Holcomb, 614/563-3227; sholcomb@usjersey.com.
Seth Israelsen, above Greg Lavan, above Andy Paulson, 614/296-4166; apaulson@usjersey.com. Flint Richards, above Emma Sills, above Scott Stanford, 614/284-1478; sstanford@usjersey.com.
American Jersey Cattle Association Board of Directors Officers President: Jonathan Merriam, 12136 Riverview Rd., Hickman, CA 95323-9605. Phone 209/324-4983; ahlemfarms@aol.com Vice President: Walter Owens, 412 350th Ave., Frederic, WI 54837. Phone 715/566-1910; owens.walter60@gmail. com; Seventh District. 2019. Directors John Boer, 1914 Cheyenne Trail, Dalhart, TX 79022; Phone 806/884-8303; boer7274@aol.com. Ninth District. 2021. Karen Bohnert, 1300 179th Street N, East Moline, IL 61244. Phone 563/320-2895; karenbohnert@hotmail. com. Sixth District. 2020. Sam Bok, 11310 Krouse Rd., Defiance, OH 43512. Phone 419/576-2018; jawscows@defnet.com. Fourth District. 2019. Alan Chittenden, 84 Running Creek Rd., Schodack Landing, NY 12156-9603. Phone 518/320-2893; dhjersey@ix.netcom.com. Second District. 2020. Mark O. Gardner, 1055 Kittanning Ave., Dayton, PA
16222-4715. Phone 724/954-8193; shanmarjerseys@ gmail.com. Third District. 2021. Edward Kirchdoerfer, 234 County Road 317, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Phone 573/450-2389; eakirch@ yahoo.com. Eighth District. 2020. Kelvin “Kelly” Moss, 16155 W. Glendale Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340-9522. Phone 623/332-2672; mossdairy@ gmail.com. Eleventh District. 2020. Walter Owens, see officers. Seventh District. 2019. C.A. Russell, 22336 American Ave., Hilmar, CA 953249628. Phone 209/595-3948; carussell@prodigy.net. Twelfth District. 2019. Sheldon “Tom” Sawyer, 420 Wentworth Rd., Walpole, NH 03608. Phone 603/499-3830. toms18438@yahoo. com. First District. 2021. Tom Seals, 37840 Upper Nestucca River Rd., Beaver, OR 97108. Phone 541/520-0298; jennie.seals@gmail. com. Tenth District. 2019. Bradley Taylor, 106 County Road 5300, Booneville, MS 38829-9131. Phone 662/720-3598; taylorjerseyfarm@ wildblue.net. Fifth District. 2021.
National All-Jersey Inc. Board of Directors Officers President: John Kokoski, 57 Comins Rd., Hadley, MA 01035-9617. Phone 413/531-2116; jkokoski@ maplielinefarm.com. Vice President: James S. Huffard III, 165 Huffard Lane, Crockett, VA 24323. Phone 276/724-0067; hdfjersey@ embarqmail.com. Directors Marion Barlass, 6145 E. County Road A, Janesville, WI 53546. Phone 608/449-3693; barlassjerseys@gmail. com. District 6. 2019. Sam Bok, ex officio, see AJCA. Jason Cast, 4011 A Street Rd., Beaver Crossing, NE 68313-9417. Phone 402/641-2255; jjcjerseys@gmail. com. District 1. 2019.
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Calvin Graber, 44797 281st St., Parker, SD 57053. Phone 605/941-3726; calgraber@yahoo.com. District 7. 2021 Rogelio “Roger” Herrera, 7114 Youngstown Rd., Hilmar, CA 95324. Phone 209/485-0003; rogeliohs@yahoo.com. District 2. 2021. James S. Huffard III, see officers. District 5. 2020. John Kokoski, see officers. District 3. 2021. John Marcoot, 526 Dudleyville Rd. Greenville, IL. 622469408. Phone 618/322-7239; johnemarcoot@gmail.com. District 4. 2022. Jonathan Merriam, ex officio, see AJCA officers. Tom Seals, ex officio, see AJCA. Veronica Steer, 1060 Banks Levey Rd., Cottage Grove, TN 38224. Phone 731/693-8462; veronicasteer@hotmail. com. District 8. 2022.
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JERSEY JOURNAL
ABS Global.................................. 7, 22, 23, 92 Accelerated Genetics.................................. 11 Ahlem Farms Partnership..................... 12, 13 Albright Jerseys........................................... 30 Alta Genetics................................................. 4 American Jersey Cattle Association.......89, 90 Androgenics................................................ 35 Anyking Dairy.............................................. 74 Avi-Lanche Jerseys................................. 7, 92 Avon Road Jersey Farm............................. 88 Bachelor Farms........................................... 74 Biltmore Farms............................................ 69 Boer Jerseys............................................... 28 Boks Jersey Farm....................................... 30 Bowman Dairy............................................. 44 Brenhaven Jerseys..................................... 83 California Jerseys...................... 12, 13, 27, 70 Cantendo Acres.......................................... 30 Cattle Exchange.......................................... 81 Cedar Mountain Jerseys............................. 72 Churncraft................................................... 90 Cinnamon Ridge Dairy................................ 64 Circle S Jerseys.......................................... 72 Clauss Dairy Farm...................................... 70 Clover Patch Cornucopia III Sale................ 20 Clover Patch Dairy................................ 20, 30 Cold Run Jerseys LLC................................ 30 Courtney Farms.......................................... 53 Cowbella Creamery at Danforth Jersey Farm. .................................................................... 86 Crescent Farm............................................ 72 D&D Jerseys............................................... 88 D&E Jerseys........................................... 7, 92 Den-Kel Jerseys.......................................... 86 Diamond K Jerseys..................................... 80 Diamond S Farm......................................... 76 Domino Farm.............................................. 86 Dorado Jerseys........................................... 61 Dreamroad Jerseys LLC............................. 86 Dutch Hollow Farm...................................... 15 Edn-Ru Jerseys........................................... 62 Faria Brothers Dairy.................................... 87 Farside Farm............................................... 79 Fire-Lake Jerseys........................................ 70 Focus on Fall Sale....................................... 81 Forest Glen Jerseys...................................... 3 Forever Hopeful........................................... 59 Four J Jerseys............................................. 27 Four Springs Jerseys.................................. 62 Friendly Valley Farm.................................... 86 Goff Dairy.................................................... 67
Grazeland Jerseys Ltd................................ 30 Heaven Scent Jerseys................................ 77 Heinz Jerseys.............................................. 88 Her-Man Jerseys......................................... 34 High Lawn Farm.......................................... 33 Highland Farms, Inc.................................... 72 Highland Jersey Farm................................. 30 Hi-Land Farms............................................ 86 Hilmar Jerseys............................................ 70 Huffard Dairy Farms.................................... 16 Hy-Capacity Jerseys................................... 62 Iowa Jerseys................................... 31, 64, 74 Irishtown Acres............................................ 62 JEMI Jerseys............................................... 62 JNB Farm.................................................... 62 JVB Red Hot Jerseys.................................. 83 Jersey Journal....................................... 85, 89 Jersey Marketing Service............... 20, 71, 85 Jersey Youth Academy................................ 63 Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch..................... 45, 46, 47, 48 Journal Shopping Center...................... 89, 90 K&R Jerseys............................................... 76 Kenny Farm................................................. 62 Kevetta Farms............................................. 86 Kueffner Holsteins and Jerseys.................. 81 Kunde Jersey Farm..................................... 31 Lawtons Jersey Farm.................................. 86 Legendairy Farms....................................... 80 Lost-Elm Jerseys......................................... 68 Lucky Hill Jersey Farm................................ 72 Lyon Jerseys............................................... 64 Mapleline Farm........................................... 72 Martin Dairy LLC......................................... 80 Messmer Jersey Farm................................ 82 Michigan Jersey Breeders.......................... 88 Mid-Atlantic Fall Jersey Classic Sale.......... 85 Mills Jersey Farm LLC................................ 28 Minnesota Jerseys...................................... 76 Nature View Farm LLC................................ 30 Nettle Creek Jerseys................................... 35 New England Jerseys................................. 72 New York Jerseys................15, 59, 61, 77, 86 Nobledale Farm........................................... 62 Normandell Farms...................................... 62 Northwinds Jerseys..................................... 72 Oakhaven Jerseys...................................... 30 Oat Hill Dairy............................................... 76 Ohio Jersey Breeders Association........ 21, 30 Ohio Jerseys................................... 21, 30, 74 On the Go Jerseys...................................... 84
The American Jersey Cattle Association promotes the use of authentic and unaltered photographic images of Jersey animals, and disapproves of the use of any photographic images that alter the body of the Jersey animal. The American Jersey Cattle Association therefore requests that all photographic images of Jersey animals submitted for publication in the Jersey Journal contain no alterations to the body of the animal. Despite its best efforts to ensure that only unaltered photographs of Jersey animals are used in this publication, the American Jersey Cattle Association cannot guarantee that every photographic image of a Jersey animal is authentic and unaltered.
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Oregon Jerseys................................. 3, 78, 80 Owens Farms Inc........................................ 88 Pennsota Jerseys........................................ 76 Pennsylvania Jerseys.................................. 62 Pine Hill Jersey Farm LLC.......................... 30 Pine Prarie Jerseys..................................... 65 Queen-Acres Farm..................................... 72 Rawn Jersey Farm...................................... 74 Red Dirt Genetics........................................ 84 Revolution Genetics...................................... 2 Richardson Family Farm............................. 72 Riverside-F Farms....................................... 62 Rock Bottom Dairy...................................... 74 STGenetics................................................. 39 Scotch View Farms..................................... 86 Select Sires, Inc................................ 9, 90, 91 Shan-Mar Jerseys....................................... 62 Shenandoah Jerseys.................................. 72 Sherona-Hill................................................ 81 Silver Maple Farms..................................... 72 Silver Spring Farm...................................... 86 Smith Haven Dairy...................................... 76 Sorensons-Hillview Jersey Farm Inc........... 88 South-Mont Jerseys.................................... 62 Southeast Jersey Invitational Sale.............. 71 Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc............................... 30 Spatz Cattle Company................................ 62 Spring Valley Farm...................................... 62 Springdale Jersey Farm.............................. 72 Spruce Row Jerseys................................... 62 Steinhauers Jerseys................................... 88 Stoney Hollow Jerseys................................ 62 Storm View Dispersal.................................. 73 Sugar Brook Jerseys................................... 62 Summit Farm............................................... 64 Sun Valley Jerseys...................................... 78 Sunbow Jerseys.......................................... 44 Sunset Canyon Jerseys.............................. 80 Taylor Jersey Farm Inc................................ 28 Tradition Auction Service............................ 73 U-Fashion Jerseys LLC............................... 30 Vanderfeltz Jerseys..................................... 62 Victory Jersey Farm.................................... 43 Waverly Farm.............................................. 31 White Rock Jerseys.................................... 72 Will Do Jersey Farm.................................... 34 Wilsonview Dairy......................................... 80 Winterplace Jerseys.................................... 72 Wisconsin Jerseys.......................... 65, 68, 88 World Dairy Expo........................................ 75 Youngs Jersey Dairy Inc.............................. 30 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.
JERSEY JOURNAL
Every effort is made to keep the calendar listings as accurate as possible. However, dates are sometimes changed or events cancelled without notice. When your association schedules an event, notify the Journal staff at least 60 days in advance by sending email to JerseyJournal@usjersey.com or phoning 614/861-3636.
Type Appraisal Schedule
POLICY: Areas will be appraised in the order listed. If you wish to appraise and do not receive an application 30 days prior to the appraisal, please request one from Appraisal Office Coordinator Lori King by telephone, 614/322-4457, or email lking@usjersey. com. Apply online at http://www.usjersey.com/forms/ appraisalapp.com. Applications can also be printed from the USJersey website at http://www.usjersey. com/forms/ttaapplication.pdf. AUGUST–Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Colorado; Idaho and Utah; North Carolina; Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Delaware. SEPTEMBER–New York; Ohio and Michigan. OCTOBER–California and Nevada. NOVEMBER–New Mexico; Arizona and southern California; Texas; Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. DECEMBER–Pennsylvania and New Jersey; Florida, Georgia and South Carolina; Kentucky and Tennessee.
Deadlines
AUG. 1—Deadline to register/transfer animals into name of a junior exhibitor for The All American Junior Jersey Show. AUG. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the September evaluation release. SEPT. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the October evaluation release. SEPT. 20—National Jersey Jug Futurity final payments due on 2018 entries. SEPT. 20—Entries due for The All American Jersey Shows. Visit http://www.livestockexpo.org. OCT. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the November evaluation release.
OCT. 15—Applications due for National Jersey Queen contest. NOV. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the December evaluation release. DEC. 1—Deadline to apply for the Fred Stout Experience on-farm and marketing internships. DEC. 31—National Jersey Jug Futurity payments due for 2020 entries.
Sales AUG. 25—FOCUS ON FALL, hosted by SheronaHilll, Edgerton, Wis.; 11:00 a.m. (CDT); The Cattle Exchange, Kueffner Holsteins and Jerseys and Sherona-Hill, sale mgrs. SEPT. 10—SOUTHEAST JERSEY INVITATIONAL SALE, hosted by Her-Man Jerseys @ Sunny Day Farm, Chester, S.C.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; will be broadcast on JerseyAuctionLive.com; Lynn Lee, Smyrna, Tenn., auctioneer. SEPT. 11—LOST-ELM FALL CELEBRATION, Great Northern Sales Arena, Fond du Lac, Wis.; 11:00 a.m. (CDT); Rick and Paula Bovre, sale mgr. SEPT. 15—STORM VIEW DISPERSAL, Shobonier, Ill.; 10:00 a.m. (CDT); Tradition Auction Services LLC, sale mgr.; will be broadcast on JerseyAuctionLive. com; Lynn Lee, Smyrna, Tenn., auctioneer. SEPT. 13—BOVINES IN SOUTH BEACH, Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Fla.; 3:00 p.m. (EDT); Faria Bros. and Ri-Val-Re Holsteins, sale hosts; will be broadcast on Cowbuyer.com. SEPT. 21—MID-ATLANTIC FALL JERSEY CLASSIC, hosted by Meadow View Farm, Pine Grove, Pa.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey. com; will be broadcast on JerseyAuctionLive.com Lynn Lee, Smyrna, Tenn., auctioneer. OCT. 3—TOP OF THE WORLD JERSEY SALE, Madison, Wis.; 4:00 p.m. (CDT); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; will be broadcast on JerseyAuctionLive.com. OCT. 5—DAIRYLAND PROTEIN SALE, Rock County Fairgrounds, Janesville, Wis.; 11:00 a.m. (CDT); 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 $17.00 Applications 1-50.............................. $12.00 $14.00 Applications 51-200............................ 10.00 12.00 Applications over 200 on REGAPP....................................................... 7.00 (All figures based on calendar year) 6-12 months............................................ 17.00 20.00 19.00 22.00 12-24 months.......................................... 22.00 25.00 24.00 27.00 Over 24 months...................................... 30.00 35.00 32.00 37.00 Dead Animals May Be Registered For A Fee of $5.00 Duplicate or Corrected Certificates Will Be Issued For A Fee of $5.00
Transfer Fees Effective July 1, 2014
Standard processing fee is $14.00 when transfer is received within 60 days of the date of sale of the animal to the new owner, and $17.00 when received after 60 days. $2.00 discounts from the standard fee will be applied to individual animal transfers processed via infoJersey.com and to group transfers submitted in batch electronic files: Excel spreadsheet, report downloaded from herd management software, or a field-delimited text file. Additional discounts may apply for herds enrolled in REAP, and for intraherd and intra-farm transfers. Refer to “Fees for Programs and Services” (www.usjersey.com/fees.pdf) and call Herd Services for more information. The Association’s Bylaws require the seller to pay the transfer fee. Save by becoming a lifetime member of the American Jersey Cattle Association.
OCT. 20—OHIO FALL PRODUCTION SALE, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, Ohio; 11:00 a.m. (EDT); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com; will be broadcast on JerseyAuctionLive. com; Seth Andrews, Wooster, Ohio, auctioneer. NOV. 3—61ST POT O’GOLD SALE, Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, Ky.; 4:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; Seth Andrews, Wooster, Ohio, auctioneer. NOV. 4—THE 66TH ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SALE, West Exhibit Hall, Louisville, Ky.; 4:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey. com; Chris Hill, Thurmont, Md., auctioneer. NOV. 16—CLOVER PATCH CORNUCOPIA III SALE, at Clover Patch Jerseys, Millersburg, Ohio; 10:00 a.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com; will be broadcast on JerseyAuctionLive. com; Seth Andrews, Wooster, Ohio, auctioneer. JUNE 26-30, 2019—FOREVER HOPEFUL FARM TAG EVENT, at the farm, Ballston Spa, N.Y.; for more information contact, Brian Skarka at bigskark@ icloud.com.
Meetings and Expositions
OCT. 29-31—NDB/NMPF/UDIA JOINT ANNUAL MEETING, JW Marriott Desert Ridge, Phoenix, Ariz. APR. 9-11, 2019—DAIRY CALF AND HEIFER ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE, Madison Marriott West, Middleton, Wis. JUNE 26-29, 2019—ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC., Hilton Garden Inn, Saratogo Springs, N.Y.
Shows
AUG. 2—OHIO STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOW, Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio; 9:00 a.m. (EDT); Nevin L’amoureaux, St. Louisville, Ohio, judge. AUG. 3—OHIO STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW, heifers; Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio; 9:00 a.m. (EDT); Kevin Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C., judge. AUG. 3-4—WISCONSIN STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Wisconsin State Fair Park, West Allis, Wis.; 8:00 a.m. (CDT). AUG. 4—OHIO STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW, cows and futurity; Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio; 9:00 a.m. (EDT); Kevin Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C., judge. AUG. 9—NEW JERSEY STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, N.J.; 9:00 a.m. (EDT). AUG. 10—IOWA STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW; Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa; 8:30 a.m. (CDT); Brady Core, Salvisa, Ky. AUG. 11—IOWA STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW; Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa; 7:30 a.m. (CDT). AUG. 11—WISCONSIN STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW, heifers, Wisconsin State Fair Park, West Allis, Wis.; 2:00 p.m. (CDT). AUG. 11—VERMONT STATE JERSEY SHOW; Champlain Valley Fairgrounds, Vergennes, Vt. AUG. 12—INDIANA STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Ind. AUG. 12—WISCONSIN STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW, cows, Wisconsin State Fair Park, West Allis, Wis.; 2:00 p.m. (CDT); Philip Topp, Botkins, Ohio, judge. AUG. 15—INDIANA STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Ind. AUG. 16—WEST VIRGINIA STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, West Virginia State Fairgrounds, Lewisburg, W.Va.; 5:00 p.m. (EDT). AUG. 16—ILLINOIS STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill.; 8:00 a.m. (EDT). AUG. 17—KENTUCKY STATE FAIR JUNIOR (continued to page 53)
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Dylan Ellenburg and Nicole Hendrix were married on June 23, 2018, in Christiansburg, Va. The daughter of Tommy and Jody Hendrix, Roanoke, Va., is calf manager at Stoney Run Dairy Farm, Harrisonburg, Va. He is the son of Christy Ellenburg and the grandson of Dr. Daniel and Mitzi Parks, Aspen Grove Jerseys, Morristown, Tenn. Dylan graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in agriculture business The Ellenburgs in 2018. He won the National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest in 2014, topped the National Jersey Youth Production Contest in 2008 and twice won the Pot O’Gold Production Contest. The couple will reside in Harrisonburg. Oakley Rose Halliburton was born on June 10, 2018, to Rorey and Sara (LaFever) Halliburton, Sparta, Tenn. She weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 19 ½ inches long. Maternal grandparents are David LaFever and the late Linda LaFever. Big brother, Case, 4, welcomed home his little sister. Sara was crowned as the National Jersey Queen in 2005 and placed fourth in the 2005 National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest. Jeremiah and Britney (Graves) Kerns gave birth to twin girls, Reagan Elise and Rilynn Grace, on July 10, 2018. Reagan weighed 5 lbs. 8 oz. and was 19 inches long. Rilynn weighed 5 lbs. and was 18 ¾ inches long. Grandparents are Shawn and Melissa Graves and Dan and Kim Kerns. Greatgrandparents are Jim and Kay Morgan, J-Kay Jerseys, Urbana, Ohio. Berklee Huffard, Crockett, Va., recently won her third straight state girls pole vault championship. Her jump of 8’ 6” bested a field of eight competitors in the state meet of the Virginia High School League in June. She also earned laurels as the state’s 2018 Class I Female Athlete of the Year. The daughter of John and Lorri Huffard, Huffard Dairy Farm, Crockett, Va., and Duchess Dairy Products, Rural Retreat, Va., will be a freshman at Virginia Tech this fall, majoring in industrial design. Page 14
A Hearty Welcome To These New AJCA Members Billy Barham, Calhoun, Tenn. Brad Barham, Hughson, Calif. Tanner Barham, Calhoun, Tenn. Cary Bierschenk, Van Horne, Iowa Ryan Cooper, Greencastle, Ind. Logan Courtney, Chouteau, Okla. M.D. Crum, Fulton, Ky. Kristy Ellsworth, Hilton, N.Y. Melissa Gadient, Anamosa, Iowa Melissa Gant, Oak Grove, Mo. Elizabeth Gaul, Peosta, Iowa Matthew T. Hazelton, Mansfield, Pa. Hendrik Van Den Heever, Dalhart, Texas James Holton, Dawsonville, Ga. Matthew Holton, Dawsonville, Ga. Leonardo Muñoz Marquez, Dalhart, Texas Jonathan Martin, Fleetwood, Pa. Caleb Monroe, Ossian, Iowa Rebecca Olson, Coolidge, Ariz. Jonathon Petersheim, Reedsville, Wis. Javier Plascencia, Dalhart, Texas Kelsey B. Potter, Mercersburg, Pa. Steve Rowley, Foxworth, Miss. Gerald Sensenig, Platteville, Wis. Scott S. Stanford, Watertown, Wis. Cassie Stillman, Vesper, Wis. Andrew Stuewe, Hamburg, Minn. Andrew C. Theobald, Waymart, Pa. Betty Janine Thompson, Chandler, Okla. Trevor Wayment, Ogden, Utah Mackenzie White, Brooklyn, Conn. Emily R. Wingert, Chambersburg, Pa. Levi E. Todd Woodruff, Urbana, Ohio Josh Yetter, Bangor, Pa.
USJersey Reference Library Updated
Updates to the Reference Library page on USJersey.com (short link, http://bit.do/ JerseyResearch) summarize recently published Jersey-specific research and projects receiving financial support from the AJCC Research Foundation. The document, “Published Jersey Research, April 2013-2018,” indexes articles reported in the scientific literature and by the Agricultural Research Service-USDA involving Jersey cattle for that five-year period. Most listings include a short description of the work with the title, authors and publication information. “Projects Funded by AJCC Research Foundation, 2018” is a PDF-format document generated from the reports on work in progress shown at the 2018 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings in Canton, Ohio. Also
on that page is a link to the list of studies funded 2010 through 2016. The AJCC Research Foundation sponsors competitive research awards annually to fund projects addressing significant issues for the Jersey breed and Jersey milk producers. Proposals are due December 1 annually. The 2019 Request for Proposals is available now at http://bit.do/JerseyRFP or by contacting Cari Wolfe, Director of Research & Genetic Program Development at 614/322-4453 or cwolfe@usjersey.com.
Hoard’s Webinar to Highlight Jersey Nutrition The August 13, 2018, edition of the Hoard’s Dairyman webinar series will focus on Jersey nutrition. Mike Hutjens, with the University of Illinois, will discuss guidelines and opportunities for Jersey herds based on results of the AJCC Research Foundation-funded survey on feeding and management practices of highperforming Jersey herds. Dairy producers can register for the series, held the second Monday of each month at 12 noon (central time), at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2736285694888552708. A summary of the study can be found in the October 2017 issue of the Jersey Journal, beginning on page 18.
Memorial Gifts Received in Support of AJCC Research Foundation Gifts to the endowment of AJCC Research Foundation have been received in memory of Walter I. Goodrich, West Danville, Vt., from Eric, Barbara, and Kenneth Bean, West Danville, Vt.; Richard W. Bothfeld, Hallowell, Maine; Gregory Gervais, St. Albans, Vt.; Frederick S. Goodrich, Sanbornville, N.H.; and Kenneth and Barbara Norris, Peacham, Vt. Contributions to the AJCC Research Foundation are exempt from Federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information on contributing to these or other permanent funds, contact the Development Department at 614/322-4456. JERSEY JOURNAL
Information Rich and Inspiring experts from four countries. A type appraisal workshop The 150th Annual Meeting of the American Jersey and Jersey Jeopardy highlighted the under-18 youth Cattle Association, the 60th for National All-Jersey program. Inc., and the 61st National Heifer Sale are all reported in this issue, with the start of our coverage of the 21st For those making their way to Canton from the west, International Conference of the World Jersey Cattle Bar Lee Jerseys and Albright Jerseys held open houses Bureau—all held in the span of seven June days from inviting a close look at their robots. From Canton, Columbus to Canton, Ohio and points in between. tours went to four more top-ranked dairies, in order, Enthusiasm prevailed, venues were filled to capacity. Clover Patch, Miller’s Scenic View Jerseys, Cold Run There were 385 present for the Presidents’ Reception Jerseys LLC, and Nature View Farm. Before all that, and Breeders’ Banquet on Wednesday, a standing room on Sunday and Monday, international visitors had inonly crowd approaching 500 at Thursday’s National depth programs with tours given by Select Sires Inc., Heifer Sale, then 350 seated shoulder-to-shoulder for The Ohio State University, the ST-Ohio Heifer Center, the AJCC Research Foundation Benefit Auction on and the USJersey organizations. Friday. Counted among them were 85 international Almost $35,000 was raised for national Jersey youth delegates traveling in from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, programs between the National Heifer Sale and Cow Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Pie Bingo, and another $32,550 was bid during the Britain, Guatemala, Italy, Jersey, New Zealand, and benefit auction for the AJCC Research Foundation. South Africa. Speaking of the Although the week I happen to believe that the changes and things that have National Heifer Sale, was centered on a it was a record setter happened to the Jersey cow since the ’50s should be in a book of celebration of the 150at $7,190.85 on 41 success stories of industry for the United States of America. Few year milestone for the lots, the top seller Association, relatively companies can get down as far as we were in the late ’50s and at $67,500, and the little time was spent on ’60s and make the changes to recover that we did. It’s a tribute second high at $51,000. the past and much of to all of the men and women who work hard for the Jersey cow. After six years as Reflections at the Presidents’ Reception, June 27, 2018, from P r e s i d e n t o f t h e the focus placed on the AJCC President from 1986 to 1989, David W. Spahr, Findlay, Ohio future. Association, Chris The closely guarded Sorenson passed the portraits of “The Jersey” were at last unveiled to broad gavel to Jonathan Merriam of Hickman, Calif. David applause, many from the audience coming up for Endres retired as President of National All-Jersey Inc. close inspection of the paintings and to capture selfies with nine years of service, succeeded by John Kokoski to share on social media. The reveal reached 15,000 of Hadley, Mass. more on Facebook Live, with another 20,000 views Hours, days, weeks and months of work by the Ohio from Brazil’s TV Jersey channel. Lines were at times 20 hosts were invested in planning and staging events deep and nonstop for nearly four hours to meet Bonnie and, yes, straightening up when everyone had left the Mohr and have her sign the new prints. scene. Bill Grammer and Tom Noyes from northeast At the center of the plate for the Breeders’ Banquet Ohio were the General Chairs, the list of volunteers was Jersey filet mignon, reserved for this occasion from is long, and their collective effort, creativity, and the harvest of 53 Jersey and Jersey-beef cross animals unflagging hospitality left an indelible stamp on this that were the subjects of an AJCA-NAJ funded study 150th Celebration. We thank them and add thanks also with The Ohio State University exploring value-added to all who contributed financial support, especially marketing opportunities. appreciated when dollars are squeezed as tight as they The program was rich with information, stimulating are today. ideas, and inspiration. Three of the four days in Canton, The reporting of what happened June 27 to 30 starts 12 seminars across 11 topic areas were delivered by here, with more to follow in these pages and online. AUGUST 2018
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NATIONAL HEIFER SALE
JX Pine-Tree Disco Paris 1696 {5}-ET set a new record for the highest selling heifer in the 61-year history of the National Heifer Sale at $67,500. The three-month-old calf was purchased by ABS Global, represented by Zach Berry, second from right. Receiving the Kenny Stiles Memorial Trophy for consigning the high selling heifer was Andrew Steiner representing his brother Matthew as the consignor. Also pictured are National Jersey Queen Lakaya Lyon; Fred Stout Experience Winner Amanda LoRusso; Lydia Chittenden on the halter; JMS Manager Greg Lavan and auctioneer Chris Hill in the box.
Selling for $51,000 was JX Faria Brothers Usainbolt Jamaica {4}. The heifer consigned by Faria Brothers Dairies sold in absentia. The dairy was represented by Director of Field Services Kristin Paul, second from left. She was purchased by Sexing Technologies, represented by Candace Lease, left. Contending bidder on the lot was Select Sires, represented by Herby Lutz and Marc Bolen. JMS Manager Greg Lavan is in the box.
Record After Record Falls at National Heifer Sale
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record was broken and then a few minutes later shattered at the 61st National Heifer Sale on June 28, 2018, which concluded with its best-ever average. “Ladies and gentleman, we have a new record—for now,” said JMS Manager Greg Lavan when the choice Lot H, JX Faria Brothers Usainbolt Jamaica {4}, was knocked off at $51,000. Lavan’s prediction became reality two lots later, when $67,500 was paid for Lot 2—JX Pine-Tree Disco Paris 1696 {5}-ET. “It’s another new record,” an excited, but humbled Lavan stated, adding, “and a new record for a female sold in a JMS auction.” Another 39 head later, the 61st National Heifer Sale had established a new record average of $7,190.85, breaking the previous mark of $6,555.88 set in 2013 in Amarillo, Texas. It was the first live National Heifer Sale since 2012. And it offered options for consignors who could choose to send their heifers to the sale, or sell them via video. Of the 41 lots, 35 were on site at Scenic Valley Farm, West Salem, Ohio. The Setting for a Record Breaking Sale As a crowd nearing 500 people arrived from around the globe by buses, they were dropped off alongside the beautifully decorated tent where the heifers were housed.
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Sale Analysis
Number
Avg. Price Total Value
7 Bred heifers 4 Open yearlings 24 Heifer calves 4 Embryo packages 2 Choice of calves
$2,892.86 4,200.00 8,802.08 7,106.25 9,050.00
$20,250 16,800 211,250 28,425 18,100
41 Lots edian price M
$7,190.85 $294,825 $3,500.00
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Chris Hill
They had the option to walk through the heifers, or walk down the slight hill to the Cutter Barn, built in 1869, to taste local wines and cheeses. Or, they could continue down the hill to the Grand Barn to find a seat and catch up with friends after a long day of tours before the main event began. The sale ring was elaborately decorated and the auction box sported a new five-foot wide banner of the new Jersey cow, unveiled the evening before. Just outside the Grand Barn, a “Meet the Artist” event was set for everyone to meet Bonnie Mohr and have her sign their copy of the limited edition art prints of the portraits of “The Jersey.” The line was constant for nearly four hours, talking with Bonnie as she signed print after print. The youth in attendance had their own
recreation area, occupied by a variety of youth-friendly play items to burn off excess energy. Hot Bidding on a Hot Evening A typical hot and humid Ohio summer day did not dampen the bidding fever in the sale barn, as 41 lots sold to 25 buyers in 13 states generating a sale gross of $294,825. Five lots sold in excess of $10,000 and four more exceeded the $7,500 level. Volume buyer was Sexing Technologies with 10 head at 113,050. Purchasing three head for $98,200 was ABS Global. Two Texas Jersey breeders purchased 12 animals to take back to the Lone Star state. The consignments came from 18 states, nine from the host state Ohio. The Grand Event As in the past, the sale was broadcast on Jersey Auction Live, and provided the opportunity for registered bidders to place their bids through the online service from anywhere in the world. As well, large projection screens were on each side of the ring to enhance the viewing in the sale area. New this year to the sale were five $300 vouchers for junior Jersey members. At the start of the sale, five youth in attendance were randomly drawn from a hat to receive a voucher to go towards the purchase price of a heifer that night. At night’s end, JERSEY JOURNAL
two juniors, Lydia Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y., and Myra Steiner, Burbank, Ohio, had made purchases. The Main Attraction Consistent with recent sales, the highest genomic offerings captured the highest prices. Lot 2, JX Pine-Tree Disco Paris 1696 {5}-ET, came to the sale ranked sixth in the nation for GJPI at +213. Her GPTAs that night were strong at +973M, +75F, +50P, +$717 CM, +6.0PL, +22.7 for GJUI and a +1.3 for Type. Bidding from both the internet and the crowd in attendance was strong. In the end, it was ABS Global, DeForest, Wis., placing the final bid of $67,500 on the three-monthold heifer. This price set the record for both the 61-year sale history and JMS as the highest price paid. The P9 heifer has a BBR of 100 and is sired by Oaklane Dazzler Disco 2127-ET, GJPI +176, and out of a Very Good-82% dam sired by JX Faria Brothers Ronaldo {3}-ET, GJPI +194. The dam currently ranks 26th in the breed for GJPI at +202. She is projected to 23,577 lbs. milk, 1,020 lbs. fat and 771 lbs. protein actual at 1-11. The next dam is appraised Very Good81%, and has a 2-9 lactation of 23,280 lbs. milk, 1,215 lbs. fat and 913 lbs protein. “Paris {5}” was consigned by Matthew Steiner, Marshallville, Ohio. But before her, the #7 heifer for GJPI— JX Faria Brothers Usainbolt Jamaica {4}—was the first to break the record for
high seller in a National Heifer Sale. She was one of three heifers offered buyer’s choice by Faria Brothers Dairies, Dumas, Texas. All three ranked in the top 35 of the breed for GJPI, one of which was the #1 polled GJPI heifer. Sexing Technologies, Navosta, Texas, placed the final bid of $51,000. “Jamaica {4}” is a P9 March calf, and carried a GPTA of +1,123M, +93F, +61P, +$717 CM and a GJPI of +211 the night of the sale. With the July genomic evaluation update, she has moved up to rank sixth. Sired by JX Faria Brothers Usain Bolt {3}, GJPI +175, she is out of JX Faria Brothers Saint Agatha {4}-ET. The Very Good dam is projected to 26,266–1,271– 965 m.e. at 1-8. The next dam is a Very Good-86% daughter of Sweetie Plus Iatolas Bold {5}, GJPI +77. Her great-grandam is appraised Very Good-84% and has a 4-1 lactation of 30,180 lbs. milk, 1,361 lbs. fat and 1,082 lbs. protein. The next dam is also Very Good with over 21,000 lbs. milk actual. In a new twist to the National Heifer Sale, Matthew Steiner offered buyers the chance for a minimum of 10 IVF embryos from their choice of one of four cows from the Pine-Tree Dairy IVF program and by a mutually agreed upon sire. ABS Global selected JX Faria Brothers Marlo Chapel Hill {3}-ET for $18,700 from the cows offered. “Chapel Hill {3}” is appraised Very Good-82% and ranks 10th for GJPI among
For the first time in National Heifer Sale history, buyers had the opportunity to select from four high-ranking two-year-olds to make a mating to one of them. ABS Global, represented by Nate Berry on the left, selected JX Faria Brothers Marlo Chapel Hill {3}-ET, to mate to a mutually agreed upon sire for $18,700. The lot was consigned by Matthew Steiner, represented by his brother Andrew, on right.
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females with a Generation Count 3 or below at +209. She is projected to 23,391 lbs. milk, 960 lbs. fat and 743 lbs. protein actual at 1-10. She is sired by JX Faria Brothers Marlo {2}-ET, GJPI +177, and out of JX Faria Brothers Harris Juventus {5}-ET, Very Good-82%. She has a two lactation m.e. average of 32,450–1,509–1,174. The next dam is a daughter of Sunset Canyon Dominican-ET, GJPI +82, and has a three lactation m.e. average of 25,316–1,224– 951. The next two dams are both Very Good with fat tests in excess of 5.0%. Selling for $18,200 was the consignment from Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc., Hilmar, Calif. JX Dupat Craze 18104 {5}-ET was purchased by Sexing Technologies. The daughter of River Valley Circus Craze-ET, GJPI +187, and ranks among the top 300 heifers of the breed for GJPI at +187. She has GPTAs of +1,004M, +57F, +40P, +$636 CM, +6.4PL, +0.7 for DPR, +30.4 for GJUI and a +187 GJPI. Her dam is a Very Good-85% daughter of JX Faria Brothers Leonel {3}-ET, GJPI +171, and is projected to 25,842–1,113–956 m.e. at 1-10. The next dam is a Very Good daughter of High Lawn Vibrant Score-ET, GJPI +112, with a 1-10 record of 20,830 lbs. milk, 753 lbs. fat and 716 lbs. protein. Her great-grandam is Very Good-85% and has a best record of 4-0 285 20,600 6.0% 1,235 3.7% 765 104DCR. (continued to page 20)
JX Dupat Craze 18104 {5}-ET was the fourth high selling heifer of the sale at $18,200. The P9 heifer, with a GJPI of +187, was consigned by Wickstrom Brothers Dairy and was purchased by Sexing Technologies. On the halter is California junior Jersey breeder, Nathan Merriam. Also pictured are National Jersey Queen Lakaya Lyon; Fred Stout Experience intern Amanda LoRusso, JMS Manager Greg Lavan and auctioneer Chris Hill.
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Amanda LoRusso, right, was recognized as a 2018 Fred Stout Experience winner. She worked with Jersey Marketing Service to gain experience with marketing cattle throughout June and July. Committee member, Ray Schooley, presented her with a recognition plaque at the start of the sale.
National Heifer Sale (continued from page 19)
ABS Global also purchased the fifth high seller, second choice of the four dams to work with for 10 IVF embryos. This time, they chose JX Faria Brothers Vandrell 308720 {3} to work with for $12,000. The Very Good-84% two-year-old will be flushed to a mutually agreed upon sire between ABS and consignor Matthew Steiner, to produce a minimum of 10 IVF embryos. “Vandrell 308720 {3}” is projected to 26,589–1,188–893 m.e. at 1-8. She is sired by JX Faria Brothers Vandrell {2}-ET, TJPI +169, and backed by a Very Good dam. The dam is sired by Wilsonview Jevon Magunm-ET, GJPI +140 and just completed a second lactation of 21,701 lbs. milk, 1,117 lbs. fat and 808 lbs. protein. The next dam is also Very Good and has a 4-0 record of 21,400 lbs. milk, 1,104 lbs.
fat and 803 lbs. protein. Selling for the sixth high price of the sale was another consignment from Matthew Steiner—JX Pine-Tree Jodeci Hildegard 1732 {4}-ET. The April daughter of JX Faria Brothers Jodeci {3}, GJPI +179, ranked 80th in the nation the night of the sale with a GJPI of +191. She carried GPTAs of +1,034M, +84F, +57P, and +$647CM. Her dam is JX Faria Brothers Marlo Chapel Hill {3}-ET, previously mentioned. Sexing Technologies purchased “Hildegard 1732 {4}” for $9,200. Richard and Jennifer M. Avila, Dalhart, Texas, consigned the seventh high seller. JX Avi-Lanche Calvin Plum 18822 {4}-ET was also purchased by Sexing Technologies. The P9 July yearling ranks among the top GJPI heifers in the breed at +184. She is sired by JX Faria Brothers Calvin Harris {4}, GJPI +180, and is out of a Very Good85%, daughter of “Marlo {2}.” The dam has a 1-8 m.e. of 23,879–1,173–863. The
AJCA President Chris Sorenson recognized David Ertl and Andrew Steiner as two of the co-chairs of the 2018 National Heifer Sale. Michael Hurst also served as a co-chair.
next dam is Very Good-88% with a three lactation m.e. average of 25,934–1,168–913. For the Benefit of Youth For the past six decades, the National Heifer Sale has been the single largest contributor to the national youth development activities carried out by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA). Since the sale’s inception in 1958, it has always been standard for each consignor to donate 10% of each animal’s selling price. This year youth programs will receive just over $29,000 providing financial support for the National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest, National Jersey Production Contest, travel money for the Young Jersey Breeder award recipients to attend the annual meeting, plus other youth activities throughout the year. Sales $3,000 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) ABS Global, De Forest, Wis. JX Pine-Tree Disco Paris 1696 {5}-ET, heifer calf 3 mos. .............................................................................. $67,500 (Matthew Steiner, Marshallville, Ohio) 10 embryos sired by a mutually agreeable sire and out of JX Faria Brothers Marlo Chapel Hill {3}-ET...................... 18,700 (Matthew Steiner) 10 embryos sired by a mutually agreeable sire and out of JX Faria Brothers Vandrell 308720 {3}.............................. 12,000 (Matthew Steiner) Sexing Technologies, Navasota, Texas JX Faria Brothers Usainbolt Jamaica {4}..................... 51,000 (Faria Brothers Dairies, Dumas, Texas) JX Dupat Craze 18104 {5}-ET, heifer calf 7 mos......... 18,200 (Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc, Hilmar, Calif.) JX Pine-Tree Jodeci Hildegard 1732 {4}-ET, heifer calf 2 mos. .................................................................................. 9,200 (Matthew Steiner) JX Avi-Lanche Calvin Plum 18822 {4}-ET, heifer calf 11 mos. .................................................................................. 9,100 (Richard and Jennifer M. Avila, Dalhart, Texas) Jer-Z-Boyz Listowel 59340 {6}, heifer calf 10 mos......... 7,600 (Jer-Z-Boyz, Pixley, Calif.) JX MVF World Cup Chichi 2404 {6}, heifer calf 10 mos. .................................................................................. 5,100 (Craig Rhein, Pine Grove, Pa.) Pine-Tree Tux Della 1607-ET, heifer calf 10 mos........... 5,000 (Matthew Steiner) Andy Mason, Chestertown, Md. JX Lucky Hill Got Maid Wendalyn {6}, heifer calf 7 mos. .................................................................................. 6,400 (Lucky Hill Farm, Danville, Vt.) Diley Jerseys, Canal Winchester, Ohio First choice female sired by Guimo Joel-ET or BW Citation A-ET and out of Ratliff Minister Porscha-ET.................. 6,100 (Ron and Christy Ratliff, Trustees, Garnett, Kan.) Pine Tree Dairy, Rittman, Ohio Ahlem Viabull Vanity 5057-P, bred heifer 19 mos........... 5,200 (Ahlem Farms Jerseys, Hilmar, Calif.) Steve Rowley and Redland Genetics, Foxworth, Miss. JX Cal-Mart Calvin Choe 9529 {5}-ET, heifer calf 7 mos. .................................................................................. 4,700 (Martin Dairy Llc, Tillamook, Ore.) Faria Brothers Dairies, Dumas, Texas Offering nine (9) embryos sired by River Valley Circus CrazeET or DP Kilowatt Amp-ET and out of Pine-Tree World Cup Della {6}-ET.................................................................... 4,550 (Matthew Steiner)
A portion of the nearly 500 guests in attendance at the 61st National Heifer Sale at Scenic Valley Farm, West Salem, Ohio. Photo courtesy of Scenic Valley Farm.
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ADDRESS OF THE AJCA PRESIDENT
Moving Forward for the Next 150 Years Address of Chris Sorenson, President to the 150th Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association, June 30, 2018, Canton, Ohio
We need to continue to educate people on those decisions, provide information on how to best utilize it in detail for each person’s entity and how they breed their cows I would like to give a special thanks hat a privilege it is to welcome to the staff. Neal just talked about them. you to the 150th anniversary of the The staff here is second to none. Getting American Jersey Cattle Association. And to know the people in the organization yes, it will be the last has been a true bonus. official speech I will make An extra opportunity we at these meetings. receive is the opportunity I’d like to offer a special to go to staff conference welcome to all our interin January and the Joint national visitors that have Operations committee is taken the opportunity to also invited. You all see sit in on our meetings. We the top level management have had a great time, I am here (at annual meetings), sure each of you have also but we get to see the entire done that while being here employee group. It has in Ohio. Thank you to all been a great pleasure to the host people, the commeet all the people that mittees who have put all of are back at the office dothis together and all of you ing the work. And the four as sponsors who have put of us that have been there on this great convention have seen the camaraderie once again. The 2018-2019 Board of Directors of the American Jersey Cattle Association. among the entire staff. It is What a National Heifer Front row, from left: Neal Smith, Executive Secretary; Jonathan Merriam, President; something we have never Sale we had the other Walter Owens, Vice President; Karen Bohnert; Bradley Taylor, Eddie Kirchdoerfer; experienced anything like night. Top selling animals. and Mark Gardner. In back: Alan Chittenden chair of the Information Technology before. Unless they’re doand Identification Committee; Sam Bok, chair of the Development Committee; Kelly Top average. The great Moss; C.A. Russell, chair of the Breed Improvement Committee; Tom Sawyer and ing a great job at covering release of our new “The John Boer, Not pictured: Tom Seals, chair of the Finance Committee. it up, they are a tight knit Jersey” portrait. A lot of staff. So, a big thank you good comments. Many always happen that way. You have already to all of them. They have been a big suphave been sold already, and a lot more elected a new president, which will soon be port to me; hopefully they will be a support are still available. I hope you take full announced. Hopefully, you show him the to the next person as well. advantage of that. same respect and encouragement everyone So, we are going to move on to a new 2017. We all know it was a very has shown me over the years. president. We don’t know what direction exceptional year for the association as far Lately, the big focus has not been on the that is going to be. That is not my worry as program participation, registrations, Jersey cow. We have had these seminars, now. I shouldn’t say it’s not my worry and all that leads to adding revenue. The and it’s the dairy future in general. How because it is not like I am going to walk economy didn’t hurt us too much with the can we sustain where we are and move away, not going to lose interest in my stock market, especially the way it ended forward? We know we have to become passion. My whole life has been this breed. up at the end of the year. Our financials proactive in this industry and not reactive. And like I said, it’s an opportunity never look fantastic. As we know, they have all In society today, the consumer keeps expected. As we move forward, let’s keep leveled off. demanding more and more, and as a supporting “The Jersey” as we named the All these records and accomplishments, breed we have to do the same. We all painting portrait the other night. Thank are great. As Neal eluded to the other night, need to come together to keep advancing you again for all your encouragement, these records are wonderful at the time they our breed, sharing the information we support and I wish this organization to happen. But these records, and any other continually receive, update, change and continue with the success that we’ve had record, need to be broken. I challenge you use it to the best of everyone’s ability. and to move forward for the future.
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to see to see how fast you can go to 200,000 registrations. If the records are never broken, we are never going forward and the organization is really going to become stagnant. A lot of times, progress comes slow, which is sometimes hard to accept, especially in the fast speed that society moves. We expect things to happen overnight. It doesn’t
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REPORT OF EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Survival and Profits: The Turn to Jersey
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olks are trying to become more efficient. In some cases, that’s get bigger. In some cases, it’s add Jerseys and get bigger. And in some cases, it’s just turn Jersey. We hope we capture more of those situations.” That was the core message across two days of reports by Executive Secretary and CEO Neal Smith at the annual meetings of National All-Jersey Inc., June 29, and the American Jersey Cattle Association, June 30, in Canton, Ohio. “The U.S. dairy industry has really changed in the last two decades,” said Smith during the AJCA annual meeting. With fewer dairy farms but little change in the U.S. cow population, he observed, greater feed efficiency and a more valuable end-product will drive business decisions. “Things will get scrutinized. The producers who survive are really going to take a hard look at how they continue to survive and perhaps become more profitable. “We view this as a tremendous opportunity for Jerseys and Jersey genetics.” Growth in the Jersey Breed Smith pointed to three primary indicators of the growth Jersey is experiencing, both as an organization and within the dairy cow population. “In keeping with the theme of our celebration of 150 years, it was appropriate in our 150th year that we exceeded 150,000 registrations for the first time in the history of the organization,” said Smith about the 184,957 registrations recorded. “And 2018 is off to a great start with the first six months each recording 10,000 registrations per month. Another first for the organization.” (Editor’s note: Through July seven months have now exceeded 10,000 registrations per month.) Production in 2017 also saw its highest levels yet at 20,150 lbs. milk, 985 lbs. fat, 743 lbs. protein and 2,529 lbs. on a cheese yield basis. “We’re approaching 1,000 lbs. of fat as a breed average,” said Smith. “And cheese yield is up 21 lbs. over a year ago.” The cornerstone of AJCA’s growth, Smith reminded members, is the REAP program—its bundling of core services with a volume-pricing structure. AUGUST 2018
“The REAP design is effective because it is equitable across herd sizes for participation,” said Smith. “The average herd size on REAP is 166 cows so that range is from one cow to 7,000.” In 2017, a new record for semen sales was established with 5,106,414 units sold as reported by NAAB. Domestic
seys produced 4.0% of California milk. By 2017 this had increased to 13%. For mixed and other breed herds, the increase has been from 4.8% to 11.1%. Smith made special note that in just one year, from 2016 to 2017, the Jersey gain was 1.4%, roughly equal to an additional 24,300 cows.
The California Cost of Production Study of 2017 shows the shift in component levels of milk marketed in the state since 2005. Jerseys accounted for 4% of the milk produced in the baseline year of 2005. The most recent study estimates Jersey production at 13% of the total.
Jersey semen sales increased by 488,000 units (16.6%) to 3,436,296 units. Another 1,401,820 doses were exported, up 400,000 units (40.1%) over 2016. “Folks, that’s about 900,000 units combined domestic and exports,” said an excited Smith. “That one year gain was approaching a million units.” Jersey’s market shares are now 14.6% of domestic sales—the highest ever reported—and 6.4% of export sales. “This increase is impacting our association and our breed and represents a fantastic opportunity for growth.” Population and Milk Composition “Since 1998, Jersey cows as a percentange of all cows enrolled in NDHIA testing programs has increased from 3.6% to 7.7% today. The multi-breed herds have changed more than anything, as they have increased from 2.5% to 10.93% in the same period.” Smith followed with a second slide that took a different approach to the question of percentage of Jerseys in the U.S. population, taken from the California Cost of Production study released this spring. This analysis, based on milk produced at three different fat levels (≤ 3.99%; > 3.99% to ≤ 4.30%; and greater than 4.30%) shows relative growth of mixed breed herds and Jersey herds in the state (see chart on this page). In 2005, Jer-
“That’s a lot of change,” Smith observed. “The leadership in California, working with National All-Jersey, have done a lot to make this happen. This is a good indicator of how things are changing. There are a lot of areas across the country that look similar when we break it down this way.” Pricing Matters “Decisions made, or influenced by, National All-Jersey across that period of time, and several decisions by AJCA have contributed greatly to accomplish this,” summarized Smith. “Today, more than 85% of the milk is priced under some type of end-product pricing,” he continued. “NAJ has been a major contributor to that, but there is still a lot to do. “When I say that we still have work to do, our goal remains that 100% of Jersey producers have the opportunity to market their milk through some type of end-product pricing. “That is our goal and has been for 60 years,” said Smith. “I don’t believe it is going to change tomorrow. “We can get caught up in minutiae,” he continued. “Our boards do a great job of keeping focused on the bottom line—the economics—of the business. “Our finances are strong. We employ a (continued to page 26)
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Past Presidents Honored
Former presidents of the national Jersey organizations were recognized for their service on June 27, 2018, at the President’s Reception, which kicked off events to celebrate the sesquicentennial anniversary of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) in North Canton, Ohio. Over the past 150 years, 50 men have been elected president of the AJCA or National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ). Of the 12 living, 10 were on hand to receive a gold Seal of the AJCA struck specially for this occasion from the original dies made in 1922. The seal, adopted in 1881, is inscribed in Latin with a phrase that translates to “The Herd is the Foundation of All Wealth.” AJCA-NAJ Executive Secretary Neal Smith highlighted the role each played in the Jersey breed’s effort to improve and expand in America, and across the globe. The retiring presidents of each organization—AJCA President Chris Sorenson and NAJ President David Endres—made the presentations.
Ray R. Schooley Missouri AJCA President 1992-1994
David W. Spahr Ohio AJCA President 1986-1989
Harold B. Wright Vermont AJCA President 1989-1992
Paul C. Chittenden New York AJCA President 1997-2001
James S. Huffard III Virginia AJCA President 2001-2004
Robert Bignami California AJCA President 2011-2012
G. Joe Lyon Iowa AJCA President 1970-1973 NAJ President 1976-1984 Granddaughter Lakaya Lyon accepting on his behalf
James Ahlem California NAJ President 2003-2009
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David R. Chamberlain New York AJCA President 2007-2011
Chris Sorenson Wisconsin AJCA President 2012-2018
David C. Endres Wisconsin NAJ President 2009-2018
staff with 400 combined years of experience. We have a lot to be thankful for.” Not the least of which is the cow. “This week we unveiled a new portrait of the Jersey cow,” stated Smith. “I am very proud of these creations that Bonnie Mohr made. Thank you for your response to these portraits. “Let’s go home and breed more that look like her. And we will make more money.”
Sydney Endres Joins USJersey Staff
Sydney Endres, Lodi, Wis., has been named Southern Plains Area Representative for the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. Effective July 2, 2018, Endres began providing on-farm service in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. She first joined the USJersey Endres team as Field Staff Intern in December 2017, working with Kristin Paul, Director of Field Services, on special registration and REAP projects. A 2017 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Endres double majored in dairy science and life sciences communications. While on campus, she received numerous scholarships and was actively involved in the Badger Dairy Club, the National Agri-Marketing Association and many other organizations and agriculture related panels. Endres gained experience through various internships including Fair Oaks Farm where she worked in the agritourism department and directly engaged with visitors to hone her communication skills. She also interned with Land O’Lakes in member relations where she worked alongside farm managers to develop their standard operating procedures and job descriptions and assisted the department to manage quality assurance programs. With a deep Jersey pedigree of her own, Endres has extensive knowledge of the breed and AJCA-NAJ programs growing up with her family’s 750-cow Registered Jersey herd. She has been recognized in the Jersey community multiple times. She was the 2013 National Jersey Queen and a member of Class II of Jersey Youth Academy. This year she was a final six finalist in the Alice in Dairyland competition. JERSEY JOURNAL
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National All-Jersey Inc., Looking Forward Address of David Endres, NAJ President to the 60th Annual Meeting of National All-Jersey Inc., June 29, 2018, Canton, Ohio
policies advocated by NAJ. Earlier this month the California Department of Food and Agriculture reported that in 2017, over 24% of California’s milk production came from Jersey or mixed breed herds. That’s an increase of more than 50% in just three nnual meetings are usually a time to years. We expect that the implementation review work accomplished in the past of true multiple component pricing will year, while looking ahead to the coming accelerate the state’s conversion to Jerseys. years. However, as I conclude 16 years on More recently NAJ has coordinated an the NAJ board and nine years as president, effort among the cooperatives that market I decided to look a little further back this milk in the Appalachian and Southeast Fedtime. These reflections reminded me of the eral Orders to convert those orders to mulbreadth and depth of tiple component pricing. activities undertaken Recent market upheaval in by NAJ to benefit its the region has necessitated membership. pausing this pursuit tempo During Jim Ahlem’s rarily. However, given the tenure as NAJ presistrength of the proposal and dent, the organization the strength of its support, funded sustainability we are confident that, given research conducted by time, it will prevail. Now, I Dr. Jude Capper and would just like to give Erick Dr. Roger Cady. This a round of applause for his groundbreaking project work on this. found that Jerseys had a Now as I transition from 20% lower carbon footthe NAJ board to a rankprint than Holsteins and-file member, I look when the milk was forward to following the used to make cheddar progress and continuation cheese. Completed in o f r e c e n t ly i n i t i a t e d 2010, the results of this The National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ), Board of Directors from front left: NAJ General projects, including: research have been one Manager Erick Metzger; President John Kokoski; Vice President James Huffard; Finance • The Value-Added 101 of the cornerstones of Chair Calvin Graber; Executive Secretary Neal Smith. Back left: NAJ Assistant General Workshops Manager Drew Duncan; John Marcoot; Roger Herrera; Veronica Steer; Walter Owens; Jersey breed promotion Ed Kirchdoerfer; Jason Cast, Chris Sorenson and Marion Barlass. Not pictured are ex • A2 milk research ever since. I am very officio directors for 2018-2019, succeeding Owens, Kirchdoerfer and Sorenson are: Tom • J e r s ey n u t r i t i o n a l pleased that Dr. Cady Seals, AJCA Finance Chair; Sam Bok, Development Chair; and Jonathan Merriam, webinar event is with us here this AJCA president. These recent projects, morning to bring us up along with most of NAJ’s to date on the status of sustainability work historically significant projects, were In the realm of equitable milk pricing, in the dairy industry. initiated from input of our members. As I NAJ continued its work to expand adoption In the dairy policy arena, two dairy conclude my time on the board I want to of multiple component pricing. The hearing provisions in early versions of the 2012 leave you with this: We rely on the ideas, to promulgate a federal order in California Farm Bill would have been inequitable thoughts, concepts and feedback from you, commenced in 2015, and NAJ was there to high component milk. Working with the members, to keep working on projects supporting provisions that would be industry allies over the period of months, and issues that will continue to increase the equitable to high component milk. When neither provision was included in the value of and demand for Jersey milk and the California federal order is implemented final Farm bill. Two years later when the the cow. this November, its provisions will include
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AJCA and NAJ annual meetings were held in Alexandria, Va., National AllJersey provided members the opportunity to visit Capitol Hill and meet with their senators and representatives. We called this “Constituent Day on the Hill.” It attracted over 80 participants who educated our elected officials on matters important to the dairy industry and agriculture. Since then the board members have made two return trips to Capitol Hill—in 2016 and earlier this year to continue building relationships and advocating for our members.
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REPORT OF NAJ GENERAL MANAGER
Familiar Paths, New Routes for Milk Promotion Excerpts from the report of Erick Metzger, General Manager National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) at the 60th Annual Meeting of the organization on June 29, 2018, in Canton, Ohio.
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AJ has been busy this past year working to increase demand for and value of Jersey milk and cows. We saw progress on some projects and made tough decisions about others. We continued our educational outreach through the value-added workshops and laid the groundwork for a new series of webinars on Jersey nutrition. Component Pricing in the Southeast In April, NAJ submitted a proposal to USDA to establish multiple component pricing (MCP) in the Appalachian and Southeast Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs), which are currently under fatskim pricing. The proposal was supported by 14 cooperatives, representing approximately 70% of the milk in those Orders, and three producer trade associations. But timing, as in life, is everything. Anyone involved in the dairy business knows all too well there is significant market upheaval, especially in the Southeast. Dean Foods recently terminated contracts with numerous producers, leaving them with no home for their milk. In addition, a few plants in the area have closed, and Walmart is beginning to process its own milk. Sales of Class I milk continue to decline, and dairy commodity prices have taken a hit in anticipation of the detrimental effects of retaliatory tariffs. Because of this, NAJ and the supporters of MCP have temporarily withdrawn the proposal. When market conditions stabilize and become more conducive to the cause, NAJ will resume its work to implement MCP in the Southeast. California Federal Order This spring, California producers approved a referendum to implement a FMMO in that state and disband the state order that has been in place since the 1960s. The new pricing structure will be effective with milk marketed this November and utilize the same MCP provisions as other FMMOs. This presents three opportunities for Jerseys. First, California dairy producers are going to see the true value of protein. In the state order, California protein is valued indirectly through prices for solids-not-fat AUGUST 2018
(SNF). Increases in protein have impacted milk checks through SNF values, but not significantly. In recent years, California’s SNF values have run between 68-76 cents per pound. Federal Order prices for protein during the same time have been around $2 per pound. The FMMO protein price is a much greater incentive to increase protein production. Second, the California FMMO will likely have a negative producer price differential (PPD), which adjusts the Class III price to account for the values of Classes I, II and IV. California has low utilization of Class I milk, which is typically the highest value, and Metzger high use of Class IV milk, which is typically the lowest value. By starting with a baseline of Class III milk, adding a little bit to it from Class I use and subtracting a lot for Class IV use, the PPD adjustment will be negative most months. Since PPDs are paid on a hundredweight basis, producers will have a deduction for the volume of milk shipped. The combination of stronger price signals to produce protein and a penalty on volume will lead many California dairy producers to view Jersey genetics as opportunity to address both situations. The third Jersey opportunity comes for producers in Arizona. The Arizona FMMO is based on skim-butterfat pricing. It may be possible to qualify high-component Arizona milk for multiple component pricing under pooling rules in the new California Order. A2 Research Work continues on the A2 beta casein milk research project led by Dr. Dennis Savaiano of Purdue University, with completion of the study expected in about a year. Reasoning for the study (co-funded by NAJ and the A2 Milk Company) came from producers who market Jersey milk direct to consumers. They provided ample anecdotal evidence from customers who
reported “getting along better” with Jersey milk than conventional milk. Initial work includes screening of potential subjects for lactose intolerance. Subjects will be given four different milks—conventional milk, A2 milk, Jersey milk and lactose-free milk—over a period of time to determine if there is a benefit to A2 milk. The study also aims to determine if Jersey milk, which is high in A2 but not fully A2, delivers the same benefit. New Risk Management Tool This fall, American Farm Bureau Insurance Services Inc. will offer a new risk management tool for dairy producers, patterned after their crop insurance program. Jersey producers can benefit from the program because it allows them to insure pounds of butterfat and protein rather than hundredweights of milk. The program differs from conventional hedging programs, which use Class III and Class IV futures and options (based on 3.5% butterfat and 3.0% protein) and, therefore, leave extra exposure for highcomponent Jersey milk. Value-Added Workshops NAJ held its second Value-Added 101 workshop in Ohio in March. Twenty-eight attendees representing 18 business enterprises from 10 states attended. The workshop is designed for producers who are interested in processing their own milk. The program is a day-and-a-half’s worth of basic information needed by anyone considering going down this path. NAJ will continue to offer the 101 seminars and may expand to a 201 series for those further along in the process. Jersey Nutrition Webinars Something new for NAJ this year is a series of Jersey nutrition webinars. The objective is to create a resource center focused on Jersey nutrition, targeting nutritionists, producers new to Jerseys, current Jersey owners looking to refine rations, and academia and extension. Topics for the initial four segments will be: transition cows, featuring Dr. Jim Tully and his colleagues at Pine Creek Nutrition Services; milking cows, with Dr. Bill Weiss of The Ohio State University; heifers, featuring Dr. Robert James, retired from Virginia Tech; and calves, with Gary Moore, a (continued to page 31)
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calf and heifer specialist for Cargill Animal Nutrition who covers New York and New England. Plans call for the initial webinar to be presented in late summer, with three additional webinars to follow at one-month intervals. Mailbox Milk Forecaster In these times of uncertain milk prices, NAJ encourages Jersey breeders to use the free mailbox milk price forecaster developed by Dr. Brian Gould at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The forecaster, developed with support from NAJ, uses an individual dairy’s historical monthly butterfat, protein and mailbox prices to project mailbox prices for the next 12 months. The price projections are derived by combining a dairy’s historical data with futures contracts. A video that describes how to use the tool can be found at https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=pyV4uxosnQE. The forecaster itself can be found at dairy. aae.wsc.edu. Users need to create an account to use the program. Once data is entered into the program, the information is stored for future projections. Only subsequent information needs to be added. It is a secure site, so there is no need to worry about data security. As always, we thank you for your support of National All-Jersey Inc. and look forward to seeing you next year in New York.
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Sustainability: The Next Step
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ithout doubt, sustainability is here to stay. Dairy producers can equip themselves by gaining an appreciation of the bigger picture, producing more milk per cow through biological opportunities and developing on-farm sustainability plans. These were some of the points made by Dr. Roger Cady in his presentation at the 60th annual meeting of National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) in Canton, Ohio, in June. Widely recognized in Jersey circles, Cady was co-author with Jude Capper of the NAJfunded study to evaluate the environmental impacts of Jersey vs. Holstein milk for cheese manufacture. He was Global Sustainability Lead with Elanco Animal Health from March 2010 to December 2017 and is now an independent consultant, working to increase understanding of the complexity and all-inclusive nature of sustainability in the food supply chain. Cady painted a global picture of sustainability for his audience, explaining why it is paramount for agriculture to produce more food from less land and how the corporate world is getting on board and driving sustainability decisions at the farm level. He also told the group new predictions for methane’s contribution to global warming from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will provide new challenges for the cattle industry. Cady summed with a recommendation for Jersey breeders: if you haven’t done so already, take advantage of the FARM Environmental Stewardship Program of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF). The study evaluates an individual farm’s carbon footprint and is a basis for making improvements. The Big Picture “Sustainability is moving into the corporate world in a very strong way,” noted Cady. Far beyond activists marching with picket signs, the sustainability movement has been integrated in the investment realm by giants like Bloomberg, who are using indexes and other tools to evaluate corporate responsibility and sustainability as a basis for investment decisions. Companies in the food system are getting direction from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, which has established 17 goals for sustainable global development. Typically, compaPage 32
nies incorporate 2-3 of these goals in their corporate plans to illustrate their efforts to improve global sustainability. Working with organizations like the Carbon Disclosure Project and the Global Reporting Initiative, corporations can publicly disclose their sustainability effor ts and goals. “Ultimately, these companies are making decisions that will determine Cady what you will be doing on your farms,” said Cady. And they may be based outside the U.S. A recent example of this came when Fr e n c h - ow n e d D a n o n e ( D a n n o n ) announced it was transitioning to a NonGMO Project Verified product line and would only accept milk from cows fed non-GMO rations from their direct-ship customers. This influence is huge as Danone, along with Nestlé (Switzerland), Unilever (United Kingdom) and several other nonU.S. companies with processing plants in this country, currently process about 15% of our milk. When you add in the 15% of milk equivalent that is exported, about a third of our milk is being influenced by entities outside our borders. Additional influence on our domestic milk market comes from grocery markets owned outside the U.S., like Germanowned Aldi’s and Trader Joe’s, and world marketplace competitors like Fonterra in New Zealand and Murray Goulburn (Saputo) in Australia. We need to keep in mind that the U.S. dairy industry is really a global industry now, summed Cady. Dairy Industry Focus What are the key environmental performance indicators (evaluation measures) for agriculture? If we go back to the basics of sustainability, we are dealing with earth, wind (air), fire (energy) and water. “For agriculture, I believe the tipping point is earth, or land, which comprises 26% of its surface.” Right now, 10% of the
earth’s surface is devoted to agriculture, with 7% as grassland for pasture and 3% tillable for crops (.5 acres per person). Based on trends—urbanization, rising oceans and overgrazed land—grassland is projected to drop to 5% and tillable acreage to 2% (.3 acres per person) by 2050. “Yes, we are going to need more food from less land,” noted Cady. So, what is the solution for the dairy industry? Energy should be our focus. If we manage our biological energy demand, we will also take care of our water and air issues, Cady reported. We have three biological opportunities to affect environmental impact: metabolic feed eff iciency; dilution of animal maintenance; and animal maintenance. The first can be improved through better feed quality and rumen environment; the last by factors such as animal size, stocking rate, cooling/ventilation, activity level and dry period length. As a dairy farmer, the other function— dilution of maintenance—is intuitive, said Cady. It is a reduction in the percentage of feed, not the amount of feed,that it takes for a cow to partition additional resources towards productive functions like lactation, reproduction, growth. It is affected by factors like milk yield and components, genetics and reproductive performance. As an example, let us assume it takes 20 lbs. of feed per day for a cow to survive. If you feed her an additional 28 lbs. to produce 8 gallons of milk (48 lbs. total feed, or 6 lbs. feed per gallon of milk), the maintenance feed per gallon of milk produced is 2.5 lbs., or 42% of feed intake. If you give her an additional 31 lbs. feed to produce 9 gallons of milk (51 lbs. total feed, or 5.67 lbs. feed per gallon of milk), the maintenance feed per gallon of milk drops to 2.2 lbs., or 39% of feed intake. “Yes, her carbon footprint is larger because she consumes more feed,” commented Cady. However, the increased production offsets, or dilutes, the fixed cost of the feed. This concept also dispels the notion that a low input system can be a high output system. Jersey Progress The good news is that the Jersey breed has been moving in the right direction. Using DHIA statistics, average Jersey (continued to page 35)
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production increased 13% from 20072017. On an energy corrected milk (ECM) basis, yield improved by 17%, meaning components have increased along with milk yield. This means we need fewer Jersey cows today to produce the same amount of cheese as we did 10 years ago, summed Cady. We now need 68,250 fewer cows to produce 500,000 kilograms of Cheddar cheese (basis for the Capper-Cady 2009 sustainability study) than we did in 2007. Measured by the key performance indicators, the cheese production now requires 11% less feed, 8% less land and 11% less water, emits 11% less greenhouse gases and produces 9% less manure. This converts to 233 square miles of land, 28,800 households of water, 124,600 automobiles and a sewage equivalent of that produced by Los Angeles. New Benchmarks A major change for the agriculture industry is an increased emphasis on methane in the contributions to global warming, noted Cady. The IPCC, the governing body that assesses climate change, recently upped methane contributions in its formula for measuring greenhouse gas emissions. “This is a significant change. It means all benchmark studies for sustainability will need to be redone,” reported Cady. “Global warming for animals as compared to plants is going to go up and it will reignite the fire against cattle.” Get a Plan Cady wrapped his presentation with advice for individual dairies. The biggest challenge for an individual dairy farm is maintaining a milk market, which will soon require documentation of sustainability progress. “I recommend you take advantage of the environmental stewardship program. Benchmark where you are today so you can show your milk cooperative what kind of progress you are making.” Movement on this has already started and can move quickly. An example of this is the Canadian beef industry, which predicted 40% of its beef would come from sustainable sources just three years ago. At that point, they didn’t know how they were going to get there. They established a five-star program now in force, based on a sustainability inventory on the farm. “I believe the same thing will happen for the dairy industry, sooner rather than later,” Cady noted. “You’ve already seen it with Dannon saying ‘no’ to GMO crops.” AUGUST 2018
AJCA Directors Honored for Their Service in Canton “Our organizations have two tremendous assets. The first is the image of the Jersey cow as an efficient and profitable producer that also has the longest productive life in the business today. The second is the reputation our organizations have,” AJCA-NAJ Executive Secretary Neal Smith told the crowd at the AJCC Research Auction on Friday, June 29, 2018, in Canton, Ohio, as he honored former directors of the AJCA. Each past director was presented a gold Seal of The American Jersey Cattle Association struck especially for the the 150th Celebration from the Original Dies, made in 1922. The seal is inscribed with the motto adopted April 19, 1881, in Latin, which translates to “The Herd is the Foundation of All Wealth.” Smith talked of the responsibilities Directors have in establishing Association policies and programs, setting fees, authorizing expenditures, hiring the Executive Secretary and Treasurer, and being responsible for the overall well-being of the Association. Smith commended current and past boards of directors for their service to the association through the years. He listed seven important qualities that they have demonstrated starting with leadership, financial responsibility, and commitment of time. He stressed responsiveness, that is, being willing to listen to the concerns of every member and all producers of Jersey milk and genetics, then passing those concerns on to the Board at large and management. He talked of having a national perspective, meaning that even though a Director is nominated from a particular area or District of the country, they need to be mindful that actions must be made in the best interests of the entire Jersey membership, not just the interests of their particular District; Professionalism is vital said Smith. Not all suggestions the Presidents and Directors hear are in the best interest of the Jersey organizations. The Presidents and Directors must sort through the facts and fallacies in all arguments. They must reach a decision, then be able to defend it. If they disagree with the majority vote of the Board, they must be able to abide by and support the decisions of the majority. And finally, loyalty. The Presidents and Directors are ambassadors for the Jersey breed. They need to present a positive image of the Jersey breed, the owners of Jersey cattle, and the organizations. Below are the former directors on hand to receive their gold seal. For the complete list of past directors, refer to the annual report in the center of the June Jersey Journal.
Previous AJCA Directors in attendance were (from front left): David Norman, Pa.; Ralph Frerichs, Texas; Chuck Luchsinger, N.Y.; Phil Gordon, Ind.; Jay Pfeiffer, Ohio; Sheldon Sawyer, N.H.; Roger Marcoot, Ill.; Helene Dreisbach, Pa.; Benny Rector, Texas; David Jones, Okla.; (back from left) Larry Benson, N.Y.; Bill Grammer, Ohio; Duane Wickstrom, Calif.; Joe Lineweaver, Va.; Jim Billman, Ohio; Dennis Egelston, N.Y.; Wilfred Owens, Wis.; and Calvin Graber, S.D.
Environmental Stewardship Program NMPF members are given an option to participate in the FARM Environmental Stewardship Program. Independent shippers who want the environmental study conducted on their farms can contact NAJ Assistant Manager Drew Duncan at dduncan@usjersey.com or 614-322-4462.
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Milk Intolerance: Is it More than Lactose?
bout four years ago, discussion around the table at a National All-Jersey Inc. board meeting brought up an interesting point. Consumers of Jersey milk were making comments that they found the milk easier to digest than conventional milks. More conversation was generated, and the topic of A2 milk and the gene’s presence in the breed was surfaced. NAJ sought to find concrete evidence on this phenomenon. “Nobody’s done Jersey, but we are doing Jersey (milk),” said Dr. Dennis Savaiano, Virginia C. Meredith professor of nutrition policy at Purdue University to the crowd at the 21st International Jersey Conference in Canton, Ohio. Savaiano is heading a study that will compare four milks (A2, conventional retail, Savaiano Jersey milk, and lactose-free) in a randomized, double-blinded study. NAJ and the A2 Milk Company are jointly funding the research project, “Comparing the digestion of milk with different beta-casein protein content in lactose maldigesters.” The study conducted at Purdue is the first of its kind that specifically includes Jersey milk. The model gives all participants a single milk meal, double-blind randomized, with a one-week washout period. The lactose dosage has a control variable for body size, something Savaiano notes hasn’t been accounted for in previous studies. Only participants with proven symptoms of intolerance to conventional milk were enrolled, both lactose digesters and maldigesters. Participants in the clinical trial will consume commercial milk that is 50% A2, commercial lactose-free milk which is also 50% A2, Jersey milk which is 75% A2, and 100% A2 milk. The study looks to see 1.) if there is a difference in the digestibility of 100% A2 milk and conventional milk, and 2.) if the 75% Jersey milk has the same effect as the 100% A2 milk on participants. Results of maldigestion will be measured by breath hydrogen, the Bristol stool scale and be validated on a reliable G1 symptom scale. They will be established in transit by MRI spit and cheek samples for genomics
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and proteomics. “The A2 Milk Company and their hypothesis (is) that it’s the nature of the A2 that’s different than A1. (And) the amino acids are the difference that cause this digestive difference because a short amino acid is one of the breakdown products of the A1 that changes motility, transit, inflammation and a number of other things,” said Savaiano of his current study. During digestion in the small intestine, the A1 beta-casein releases a bioactive-seven-amino-acid peptide called beta-casomorphin (BCM-7), while the digestion of A2 protein causes a minimal release of BCM-7. The primary hypothesis of the project is that BCM-7 could affect lactose tolerance, and that A2 milk which generates less BCM-7 could be more easily digested. Dr. Savaiano referenced three other studies which suggest the distinct difference in the composition of A2 milk that makes it more agreeable. These studies focused on self-reported lactose and milk intolerant participants and participants who didn’t perceive themselves as having an intolerance. One of them gave participants equal doses of A1 milk for 10 days and A2 for another 10 days. Participants showed twice the symptoms on A1 compared to A2 milk. Savaiano believes lactose intolerance isn’t what makes people avoid milk. He believes the symptoms are something other than lactose, such as milk protein composition. This may explain why A2 milk is more tolerable to maldigesters than A1 milk. In the U.S. dairy foods account for 75% of the calcium consumed in the average diet. However about 25% of U.S. consumers are maldigesters, and that percentage is approximately 75% of the worldwide population. The old data on milk avoidance in the 80s suggested that in Europe and the United States about 2-3% of people avoided milk. The latest studies out today indicate that has risen to 15-20%. By physiology, all mature mammals are lactose intolerant. The intestinal lactase enzyme is very high in babies of all mammalian species, said Savaiano, but that subsides after weaning. Lactose research originated as a necessity of the livestock nutrition industry due to feeding whey as a by-product. The animals at first had an
intolerance, but after feeding long enough it went away. Savaiano explains, “There’s a single nucleotide polymorphism – actually its six or seven of them – a single gene flip in the lactase gene in about 25% of the world’s population that allows them to maintain a high level of lactase.” Traditionally, maldigesters are told they must avoid milk and use digestive aids. They are rarely cautioned about the dangers of lower calcium intake such as poor bone health. According to one survey three quarters of doctors say they will advise patients to avoid dairy foods if they believe themselves to be intolerant. There’s a psychological component to the equation due to the wide publicization and marketing of lactose intolerance. Savaiano referenced a 2007 study of 258 females from 10 to 13-year-old of multiple races. Of those who believed themselves to be lactose intolerant, only one quarter of them were proven maldigesters by breath hydrogen testing. According to the study, lactose maldigestion had nothing to do with calcium intake. It was the self-perceived maldigesters who avoided dairy that had lower bone densities than their dairy-consuming counterparts of both digesters and maldigesters. “It’s milk avoidance, not lactose intolerance, that’s the problem,” said Savaiano. Management of true lactose intolerance can be made very simple. For example, Savaiano referenced a study in which colon adaption was monitored as subjects were given dextrose water for 10 days and milk for another 10. They went from maldigesting to digesting. Proper dosage of dairy over a length of time can resolve maldigestion issues. He noted it takes about one 12g. serving of lactose, about an 8 oz glass of milk, for a maldigester to feel discomfort. (repeated sentence) Savaiano summarized his presentation noting that lactose intolerance has been well studied and it can be managed very simply. It is not beneficial for maldigesters to avoid milk entirely. Milk intolerance may be more than lactose, as the in vitro and in vivo data on A2 consistently shows beneficial effects for a select population. Because of this, high A2 milk may be a useful dietary strategy for those with symptoms not alleviated by a lactose-free strategy. JERSEY JOURNAL
ORGANIZATION NEWS
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Summary of June AJCA, NAJ Board Meetings
he summer meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. Boards of Directors were held June 25-27, 2018 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, North Canton, Ohio. Actions taken are summarized.
AJCA-NAJ-AJSC Finances The 2017 year-end audited financial statements for the companies, the auditorreviewed 2017 Research Fund, and the year-end financial summary for Scholarship and Special Funds were presented and approved. Unaudited financial reports through May 31, 2018 were reviewed, showing: • AJCA revenues of $2,104,773 and expenditures of $2,003,520, for net income before the All American Show & Sale of $101,253; • NAJ revenues of $393,541 and expenditures of $349,008, for net income of $44,533; and • All-Jersey Sales Corporation (Jersey Marketing Service) revenues of $63,276 and expenditures of $105,401 for net loss of $42,125. Market value of investments at May 31, 2018 was $5,927,956. Policy on Undesirable Genetic Factors Two amendments were approved to the Policies Regarding Undesirable Genetic Factors: (1) to recognize the autosomal recessive genes associated with Bovine Spinal Dysmyelination (SDM); and (2) to authorize the use of electronic mail (email) for notification of an animal’s designation as a carrier of a declared undesirable genetic factor. The revised policy effective June 27, 2018 is published on USJersey.com (short link, http://bit.do/AbnormalityPolicy) and will be published in a forthcoming issue of Jersey Journal. AJCC Research Foundation Results from projects funded in 2017 and summaries of 2018 projects in progress funded by the AJCC Research Foundation were reviewed. Expanded information is available at USJersey.com (short link, http://bit.do/JerseyResearch). Funding from the AJCC Research Foundation was approved for Francisco Peñagaricano (University of Florida), Genomic prediction of bull fertility in U.S. Jersey dairy cattle, to develop a genomic selection tool that could be used to screen young Jersey bulls for conception rates, Page 40
$26,880. The Foundation’s 2018 Request for Proposals has been issued with project submissions due December 1. Jersey Youth Academy Eligibility rules for the 2019 Jersey Youth Academy were reviewed. Applications will be accepted from Jersey youth who are currently juniors and seniors in high school or enrolled in an accredited two-year or four-year vocational school, college or university; and also those under the age of 22 who have completed a high school degree or equivalent and are currently employed in dairy herd management. Applications are accepted only from legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. A youth can participate in Jersey Youth Academy only one time. The application period opens September 1 with a submission deadline of December 1, 2018.
National All-Jersey Inc. Directors of National All-Jersey Inc. were updated on the status of the multiple component pricing proposal for the Appalachian and Southeast Federal Orders. While co-op support for the proposal remains strong, the current challenging marketing conditions in the region make the timing of the proposal very poor. Therefore, at the request of the cooperatives, the proposal has been temporarily withdrawn to be resubmitted later. The California FMMO will replace the existing California state order effective with milk marketed in November 2018. Two of the primary changes producers will experience are being paid for protein instead of solids-not-fat and the probability of negative Producer Price Differentials (PPDs). Both of those changes can be conducive to Jerseys. The Board received reports on the status of the A2 milk research project at Purdue University, which is expected to be completed in approximately one year. Staff reported on the second Value-Added 101 Workshop, conducted March 21-22 in Dayton, Ohio, and plans for a series of Jersey nutrition webinars. Jersey Marketing Service reported lower prices and reduced private treaty activity for first five months of 2018 with signs of improvement in late May and early June. Total volume through May 31 was 1,317 live animals and 991 lots of semen and embryos, for gross value of $2,009,952.
Next Meetings The AJCA Board of Directors will meet November 1 and 2, 2018 at the Hilton Garden Inn-Airport, Louisville, Ky. The NAJ Board will meet November 2. President and Director Elections and Reorganization of Boards John Kokoski, Hadley, Mass., was elected President of National All-Jersey Inc. in the reorganizational meeting following the 60th Annual Meeting on June 29, 2018. Serving as an NAJ Director since 2007 and its Finance Chair this past year, Kokoski heads up the family-operated Mapleline Farm LLC. The enterprise includes a 135-cow Registered Jersey herd enrolled on REAP and a dairy plant that processes and distributes a full line of Jersey milk products to grocery retailers, restaurants and university food service. James S. Huffard III, Crockett, Va., was re-elected as Vice President of National AllJersey Inc. Calvin Graber, Parker, S.D., was named as Finance Chair. John E. Marcoot, Greenville, Ill., was elected to a four-year term as Director from District 4, succeeding David Endres, Lodi, Wis. A sixth generation Jersey breeder, Marcoot and his family operate Marcoot Jersey Farm Inc. and Marcoot Jersey Creamery LLC. Veronica Steer, Cottage Grove, Tenn., was appointed by the American Jersey Cattle Association Board of Directors to continue as Director at-large on the NAJ Board. Appointed in 2017 to fill an unexpired term, Steer has managed her family’s 200-head Registered Jersey operation since the semi-retirement of her father in 2013. Jonathan Merriam, Hickman, Calif., was elected as President of the American Jersey Cattle Association at its 150th Annual Meeting on June 30. The third generation of his family to breed and own Registered Jerseys, Merriam is the genetics specialist at Ahlem Farms Partnership, Hilmar, Calif., having previously worked in A.I. sire procurement, extension and education. He has served on the boards of the California Jersey Cattle Association and Jerseyland Sires and was co-chair of the 2016 National Heifer Sale. He is now Associate General Chair of The All American Jersey Shows & Sales, having served as chair of the All American Sale Committee in 2017. Bradley Taylor, Booneville, Miss., was (continued to page 42)
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At the AJCC Research Foundation auction, $32,500 was bid for items in the annual sale held June 29, 2018, at the 150th Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association. Over 300 in attendance enjoyed dinner and a social hour before being called by auctioneer Chris Hill, Thurmont, Md., to ante up for the cause. When finished, it was the highest amount to be raised since this event started in 2002. The highlight was the set of three canvas giclée of “The Jersey” by Bonnie Mohr, the only same-size reproductions to ever be auctioned of the commissioned paintings, unveiled two nights before at the 150th Anniversary Celebration. Executive Secretary and CEO Neal Smith allowed the crowd to admire the paintings as several of the portrait committee members, Alan Chittenden, Corey Lutz, and Chris Sorenson, with help from National Jersey Queen Lakaya Lyon, paraded them through the crowd. After Smith talked about the paintings, he announced they would be offered as buyer’s choice or privilege. The crowd came alive as auctioneer Chris Hill started his cry. With bids coming from every part of the room, it became hard to hear as the bidding took off. In the end, it was David Norman, Normandell Farm, Liberty, Pa., placing the final bid of $4,100. The past AJCA Director chose the side view, allowing
bidding to resume for the other two pieces. When the bidding stopped at $3,100, Norman’s wife, Aggie, announced that she wanted the three-quarter rear view painting for herself. Her decision left the front view for the taking and Rachel and J Hodge, Norwich, Ohio, placed the last bid at $2,600 for the view Rachel had been eyeing from the start. The “Pick of the Herd” offering from Dr. Duane Norman, Fulton, Md., was another hit. Last year in Gettysburg, Norman displayed his ‘herd’ on the tabletops at the banquet where they generated much discussion. That discussion led him to donate “Pick of the Herd.” On round 1, David and Linda Spahr of Findlay, Ohio, bid $2,350 to take the 1961 Doris Lindner Jersey cow by Royal Worchester. Todd Stroup of Hilmar, Calif., prevailed at $1,600 in round 2 of the bidding, choosing the delightful Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurine of the Milkmaid with her cow and cat by Axel Locher. The remaining items in the live auction were purchased by Martin Donavan, Scarborough, Maine (vintage Elsie the Borden Cow Creamer);” Walter and Joyce Owens, Frederic, Wis. (The Jersey Herd Book 150th Anniversary plate with a signed copy of “Pioneer of the Jersey Breed” by Derrick Frigot, donated by Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society); Donna Phillips, Newton, Wis. (Blossom and Calf sculpture by Lowell Davis); Normandell Farm (Vintage Beswick Jersey Family, donated by Paula England, Columbus, Ohio); Todd Stroup (hand-carved Basswood Jersey Cow by John Wilk, donated by Robert and Helene Dreisbach,
Mercer, Pa.); Benny and Janice Rector (October Blessings by Bonnie Mohr, Artist Proof, donated by Duane and Roslyn Norman); David Endres, Lodi, Wis. (Equity, signed and numbered print 6/9 by Michele Ackerman, donated by David and Cathy Brandau, Wilton, Wis.); Jason and Leah James (Fractured Jersey, donated by Mary Beth Albright, Willard, Ohio); Peter Ness, Mt. Compass, South Australia (acrylic on canvas of DJF Iatola Clover, by Darlene Pyle, donated by Willam Grammer, Sebring, Ohio); Paul Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y. (Restrike Lithograph by Edwin Douglas, donated by Tom and Rosalie Noyes, Wooster, Ohio); and Jason and Brandi Nuhfer, Willard, Ohio (Jersey Girls, donated by Chris and Jennifer Hill). A silent auction was also underway throughout the evening. If there wasn’t enough excitement for the crowd with the added bidding opportunities, things escalated as the Danish group talked Senior Appraiser Ronnie Mosser into donating his ever-present mug for the cause. Lively bidding around the room began and in the end, Brandi Nuhfer, Willard, Ohio, took home the mug for a final bid of $350. Winning bids for the remaining 23 lots came from Greg Devine, Hamilton, N.Y.; Hobbs Lutz, Chester, S.C.; Russell Gammon, Fergus, Ont.; Greg Lavan, Gambier, Ohio; Dr. Joe and Beverly (continued to page 62)
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elected as AJCA Director from the Fifth District, succeeding Corey Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C. He owns and operates Taylor Jersey Farm Inc., a 120-cow operation, with other members of his family. Directors re-elected to three-year terms on the AJCA Board were Sheldon S. “Tom” Sawyer Jr., Walpole, N.H., First District.; Mark O. Gardner, Dayton, Pa., Third Dis-
trict; and John G. Boer, Dalhart, Texas, Ninth District. Walter Owens, Frederic, Wis., was reelected as Vice President at the reorganizational meeting of the Board of Directors. Chairs of standing committees for 2018-19 are Thomas Seals, Beaver, Ore., Finance; Alan Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y., Information Technology & Identification; C. A. Russell, Hilmar, Calif., Breed Improvement; and Samuel A. Bok, Defiance,
Cow Pie Bingo Raises $5,250 for Jersey Youth Academy The permanent fund for Jersey Youth Academy added $5,250 from the ninth Cow Pie Bingo, held June 29, 2018, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in North Canton, Ohio during the annual meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. The prize for this year’s fundraiser was Reflection-DH Dimension Tallis, donated by Cherie Bayer, Columbus, Ohio. The July yearling with a GJPI of 151 is sired by Sunset Canyon Dimension-ET. Her Very Good-82% dam by Hi-Land Score Formidable had just completed her first record of 20,580 lbs. milk, 1,051 lbs. fat and 701 lbs. protein (3x) calving at 1 year, 7 months of age. The next dam, Very Good-87% with three sons in A.I., is ranked #30 for genomic LPI in Canada. This cow finished her second lactation in May with 22,330 lbs. milk, 1,296 lbs. fat and 936 lbs. protein calving at 3 years, 4 months of age. Following contest rules, “Tallis” was led into a pen marked off into 264 squares and let free to roam until a cow pie was dropped or 60 minutes elapsed. The time-lapse video shown just before the AJCC Research Foundation benefit auction on June 29 revealed that the winning deposit landed on square K-8 held by Dustin and Kristin Taylor, Shreve, Ohio. Through the first five classes, 156 Jersey youth from 33 states have participated in Jersey Youth Academy. Cow Pie Bingo has now raised $62,410 for the Academy endowment, helping to ensure continuation of the program. The sixth Academy class will be held in July 2019. Applications will be posted on September 1, 2018 and accepted through December 1, 2018. Jersey Youth Academy is a 501(c)(3) educational foundation managed by the American Jersey Cattle Association to attract, educate and retain talented young people for careers in the Jersey dairy business. Contributors represent a broad spectrum of Jersey breeder and dairy industry support. For more information, visit the USJersey web site, or write Jersey Youth Academy, 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2362.
The ninth Cow Pie Bingo raised $5,250 for Jersey Youth Academy in Canton, Ohio. When it was all said and done, it was Kristin Taylor and her husband, Dustin, from Shreve, Ohio, who had purchased the lucky square to win Reflection-DH Dimension Tallis.
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Ohio, Development. Seals and Bok, and also Jonathan Merriam, will serve as ex officio members of the NAJ Board of Directors. Refer to page 6 for the complete list of directors serving on each Board for 2018-19.
Save The Dates for The 2018 All American
The 66th All American Jersey Show & Sale returns November 3, 4 and 5 to the North American International Livestock Exposition at the Kentucky Exposition Center, adjacent to Louisville International Airport in Louisville, Ky. Saturday, November 3 7:30 a.m. The 66th All American Junior Jersey Show, Freedom Hall 4:30 p.m. 61st Pot O’Gold Sale, presented by Cow’s Match Jersey Blend, Newmarket Hall 7:30 p.m. Junior Banquet, location to be announced Sunday, November 4 1:00 p.m. 65th National Jersey Jug Futurity, Freedom Hall 4:30 p.m. All American Jersey Sale, West Hall B (pre-sale social at 3:30 p.m.) Monday, November 5 7:30 a.m. The 66th All American Jersey Show, Freedom Hall, (cows enter ring at 11:30 a.m.) Visit the NAILE website at livestockexpo.org or call 502/595-3166 for complete premium list with show rules and entry forms. September 20 is the deadline for open and junior show entries. Final 3-year-old nomination fees of $35 for each entry in the National Jersey Jug Futurity must be paid directly to the AJCA office not later than September 20. Payment not received by this deadline will be refused and the animal disqualified. The headquarters for the All American is the Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport (502/637-2424). Information for making hotel reservations online will be released shortly and posted on the USJersey.com News page. Hotels nearby include the Holiday Inn Louisville Airport Fair/Expo (502/637-4500), La Quinta Inn & Suites Louisville Airport and Expo (502/3680007), and the Red Roof Inn-Expo Airport (800/733-7663). The All American Jersey Show & Sale is an annual production of the American Jersey Cattle Association, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Alan Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y., is the General Chair for the 2018 events. Approximately 100 Jersey breeders from across the United States serve on the All American planning committees, which meet annually in March. JERSEY JOURNAL
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Every Artist’s Dream Bonnie Mohr goes back to her easel after 27 years to create not one new painting, but three portraits of “The Jersey” that will work for you and work well with you. Enthusiastic applause and cheers resounded throughout the cavernous main hangar of the Military Aviation Preservation Society museum in Green, Ohio on the evening of June 27, 2018 as three oil-on-canvas paintings – each a unique way of looking at “The Jersey” – were unveiled to open the 150th Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association. For the artist, Bonnie Mohr of Glencoe, Minn., it was the culmination of a commission that was “probably the biggest test” of an illustrious 30-year career. “The last time the model cow was done was in 1991 and I was the artist that created it. So, to have this opportunity to do it a second time is every artist’s dream. “I’m not just painting for fun or to please myself, I’m painting for an industry and carving out a part of history.” It was just August 29 last year when Mohr was introduced to the Portrait Committee appointed by then-President Chris AUGUST 2018
Sorenson and hammered out how this project would come alive. The meeting of the minds occurred in the association’s conference room under the shadow of the previously commissioned paintings: the Edwin Megargee canvas dated 1925, a second canvas by Megargee finished in 1954, the Howard Coleman painting of 1972, and Mohr’s own portrait completed just three years into her professional career. The commission from the AJCA Board of Directors this time was for three paintings of one cow, “so we would see her from three different angles which, next to having a sculpted model or real-life animal, rounds out the presentation of being able to see every view of the cow. “The committee had a very clear vision of what they wanted,” Mohr continues, “and I made it very clear that I wanted very specific vision information from them because that is your road map and you’ll end up in the wrong town if you don’t know where you’re going.
“I left that day with pictures of 30 or 40 cows in my briefcase – great, famous cows who all exemplify breed traits that are as close to perfect as you can get. We talked about body parts, anatomy, bone structure on all these cows and what we wanted to bring together, the bits and pieces from all of them. “My job was to put them all together and create the cow for the 21st Century, a combination of real-life anatomy and bone structure and correctness along with my artistic vision of what is going to unfold. “So I, hands down, did not stop until we had met every criterion and I had produced the very best work I was capable of.” “Really Get To Know This Cow” Having produced three paintings to view and study, Bonnie Mohr says,“We really, really get to know this cow.” “Affectionate” is the only way to characterize the artist’s facial expression (continued to page 50)
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Five weeks after meeting the Portrait Committee on August 29, Bonnie Mohr presented the first preliminary sketch for comments and revisions (bottom left) at World Dairy Expo. To confirm the committee’s choice of a “casual, more comfortable” head carriage, she also outlined the higher “show ring” head pose for review (top left). By December 23, the sketches (above) were ready for the next phase, blocking in body color. The landscape was last to be added and, on March 8, was nearly finished (below) before the winter Board of Directors meeting in Columbus.
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when she talks about the largest canvas, that being the time-honored side view profile. “This cow came to life for me as I was painting her.” Several facets of the project contributed to that experience. “The Jersey cow has just come leaps and bounds into the future. She’s amazingly modern compared to 20 years ago. And my art skills have come a long way since 1991 as well. “There were certain breed characteristics that needed to be captured, and we were looking for the type of cow that could go into the show ring and win at World Dairy Expo, but also the cow that would be comfortable in anybody’s barn and is going to put milk into the tank.” Ever the artist, Mohr then sought to capture something beyond the physical in her painting. “We wanted this cow to be so inviting that every farmer would feel like this is the cow they want in their barn. “You can tell by looking at this cow, she’s a honey. She’s going to work for you and she’s going to work well with you.” The traditional profile was created first, “and then from her we created the three-quarter rear view.” The shift in perspective was key to representing Jersey efficiencies on canvas. “The three-quarter rear view of the cow is so important for the Jersey breed bePage 50
cause of their extraordinary ability to convert feed to milk. We wanted to showcase the beautiful mammary, the height and width, and what this cow is capable of.” Mohr then began work on the third painting, a view of the cow from the front, showing her full body from the top of the poll to all hooves on the ground. “The frontal view opened a whole can of worms of exactly what angle we wanted to paint her at. How much of the udder do you want to see? What’s the most important part of this cow to see?” The answers emerged from a second batch of reference materials, gleaned from dozens of photographs and video recordings made for this one purpose by members of the Portrait Committee. They were vital to achieving the final result, says Mohr. “Our goal was to paint the cow that says, ‘Look – at – me.’ We wanted her to have a little bit of sass, to know that she was a very beautiful individual that everyone would fall in love with. “The position that we decided on for this cow, to me, says it all. She’s kind of a ‘wow’ cow. We were really able to capture the strength and the body capacity of this breed but also the refinement of her and the strong dairy character.” Bringing Back the Landscape The 1991 painting and the Coleman painting that preceded it stand apart from
other breed association true-type pictures in that they have no landscape background. These new portraits do. “The backgrounds complete the same cow, same environment concept,” Mohr notes. “The setting is universal so that the collection can hang in any barn or office across the United States, or the world for that matter, and you’re going to feel like it’s in your backyard.” It may have been the “biggest test” of her career, but Bonnie Mohr now looks back on the eight months devoted to this commission as “a great adventure. These three cows had to be the same cow, so it was a genuine opportunity for me to put who I am as a person and a dairy farmer to work with me as the artist. “In the end, we created a really beautiful cow – what every Jersey farmer, what every farmer who owns cows hopes to have a barnful of cows like.” For Limited Edition Art Prints Limited edition prints signed and numbered by Bonnie Mohr are available for purchase only from the AJCA office. The 20” x 16” images are printed on Eames Canvas paper, a distinctively textured, archival quality acid-free stock. Individual prints are $75 each, plus $12.50 shipping and handling. The collection of three prints with matching numbers is $200, plus $20.00 for shipping and handling. JERSEY JOURNAL
Derrick Frigot, St. Lawrence, Jersey, left, received the Distinguished Achievement award from president-elect Steve Le Feuvre. It was in recognition of his professional career dedicated to the furtherance of the Jersey breed, worldwide, through his work with the Bureau and contribution to the genetics industry.
Bernard Gaborit, Maulévrier, France, center, received a Certificate of Achievement in recognition of his excellent contribution to the promotion and expansion of the Jersey breed and its products in France. He is pictured with his wife, Genevieve, and outgoing WJCB President Derrick Frigot.
Dr. Cherie Bayer, Columbus, Ohio, left, was presented a Certificate of Achievement by Derrick Frigot, in recognition of her excellent contribution to the promotion and expansion of the Jersey breed in the USA and her admirable work with the World Jersey Cattle Bureau.
The WJCB Young Breeders Congress included 22 Jersey producers under the age of 40. Pictured from left are Arno Theron, South Africa; Rene Hermansen, Denmark; Pieter van Deventer, South Africa; Lars Pedersen, Denmark; Thomas Sogaard, Denmark; Rainer Schmitt, Germany; Benoit Guiouller, France; Morten Hollenson, Denmark; Reece Attenborough, Australia; Bent Olesen, Denmark; Andreas Larson, Denmark; Martin Schuler, Switzerland; Joanna Fowlie, New Zealand; Diego Sierra, Colombia; Francois Lebret, France; Helen Reeve, U.K.; Patrick McDougall, Canada; Cyril Niort, France; Alejandra Fernandez, Colombia; Benoit Chaumeil, France; Lakaya Lyon; and Derrick Frigot.
The Gala
Officers of the WJCB for 2018-2021 include Steve Le Feuvre, St. Mary, Jersey, president (above left); and Roger Trewhella, Crediton, Devon, U.K., secretary (above right). Regional vice presidents are Arno Theron, Africa; Trevor Saunders, Asia/Oceania; Benoit Guioullier, Europe; Jacobo Cabassa, Latin America; and Kathryn Roxburgh, North America.
The closing banquet of the 21st International Conference of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau was attended by 180 individuals representing 15 countries at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Canton, Ohio. Derrick Frigot MBE retired as the president (serving from 2011-2018) and was named by the WJCB Council to the honorary role of Patron. During the social, guests sampled the world’s best Jersey cheeses including: Olde Remeker, 2008 World’s Best Jersey Cheese; Ascutney Mountain, 2009 North American Jersey Cheese Award; Spring Brook Tarentaise, 2016 World’s Best Jersey Cheese; Dutch Hollow Dulcet and St. Stephen, two new entries from New York state.
Gonzalo Maldonado, Ubate, Colombia, left, received his 2017 Certificate of Achievement award in recognition of his extensive work in promoting the Jersey breed in the country of Colombia, and as President of the Bureau from 2008 to 2011.
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Conference Speakers Highlight Jersey Innovations
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he 21st International Conference of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau was held in conjunction with the 150th Anniversary at the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings in Canton, Ohio. The audience was addressed through the three sessions by a variety of speakers from different points in the industry covering several trending topics across the globe. This article is the first in a series detailing the featured speakers. Watch upcoming issues for more highlights.
Issues and Emerging Technologies in Animal Identification
“To innovate you have to improve things, to improve things you have to manage them, to manage them you have to measure them and finally you get back to use, to measure them you have to identify,” Glenn Fischer, President of Allflex USA Inc. told the crowd. Fischer Today’s challenges demand that animal identification do more than provide proof of ownership. It must also be a multifunctional tool of animal management compatible through the various industry segments. Fischer said these functions can be broken down into four different areas of basic animal identification, animal monitoring, official traceability and DNA traceability, sampling and storage. Proactive animal health requires quick and simple identification from the very beginning of an animal’s life. New solutions include visual and RFID modes of identification designed to enhance efficiency. Animal monitoring systems take this a step further by helping managers recognize the physiological and pathological issues in their animals at earlier stages. Over 10 million animals around the globe utilize some form of advanced monitoring devices, said Fischer. Official traceability systems are already in place for several countries which are successful in adding value on-farm and Page 52
enhancing disease surveillance. In the U.S. this type of system is not yet utilized, but the discussion continues to escalate. A big point of debate is who should own the data as many producers are wary of not losing confidentiality and control. Fischer said the technology is available to place this data collection into the hands of the private sector, such as breed associations, using fully electronic systems. Disease eradication programs, genomic sampling and meat traceability tissue sampling all go hand in hand with permanent animal identification. In several countries, BVD has been totally eradicated with the help of these technologies. Further progress in animal health and genetics is happening daily thanks to data collection from millions of animals using identification and monitoring devices. Over five million dairy cows send data to local servers, one million of which communicate directly to a unified cloud. As more dairy producers take advantage of these technologies, further data can be analyzed for both improvement of the industry and enhanced farm management for health and productivity. Fischer said producers and organizations such as the American Jersey Cattle Association have pushed the animal identification business to innovate and evolve their technology to meet the growing demands of the modern industry. While the methods of identification have advanced, its fundamental simple purpose remains the same. According to Fischer that is, “to connect people and animals for a smarter future.”
TV Jersey: The Milk Channel
It all began with a shared passion and vision. Just over a year later, millions of Jersey enthusiasts are now connected around the world through visual media which shares their passion. The production is called TV Jersey, the internet videos reach two million people in countries around the globe. “It’s really a media project that’s intended to develop and promote the Jersey breed,” said Marcelo de Paula Xavier, a presenter at TV Jersey, president of Jersey Brazil and fellow Jersey breeder. Fourteen months ago, Xavier and two others, Mauricio Santolin and José Vieira,
began their journey because of a desire to better communicate and connect with other Brazilian dairy producers. Xavier and his team realized the immense power of the internet, made both effective and affordable with social media offered an opportunity to expand far beyond the national borders. To them, there was no reason to not try and reach an international audience with the tools at their disposal. Production began as simplistic amateur Facebook live streams. After only the first three months, they received more positive feedback from breeders, associations and others in the industry. The motivation inspired TV Jersey producers to further expand their horizons on more platforms with more advanced technology. Their upgrades included obtaining more professional production tools, scriptwriting and editing. Today TV Jersey is a certified product of the Jersey Brazil Association and produces content for their private website, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram accounts. A benefit of using these various platforms is the ability to directly engage and relay information to an international audience. TV Jersey caters to their diverse viewers by adding English subtitles to their videos, a practice they hope to continue to help with the language barriers. Their monthly content includes discussions on trending industry issues and technologies, farm tours and interviews with industry professionals and event coverage including World Dairy Expo and the All American Jersey Show. They include the general dairy industry but keep their focus on promoting the Jersey breed. In their first year they’ve reached over 15 million people, had over six million prog ram views, engaged with over one million and have spectators in over 120 countries. They have expanded to a Xavier variety of platforms to broadcast their content, most recently YouTube and Instagram. To date, they have released 14 videos. One of their (continued to page 54)
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JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:30 a.m. (EDT); Jenny Thomas, North Lewisburg, Ohio, judge. AUG. 17—WEST VIRGINIA STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, heifers; West Virginia State Fairgrounds, Lewisburg, W.Va.; 1:00 p.m. (EDT). AUG. 17—MISSOURI STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Mo.; 2:00 p.m. (CDT). AUG. 17—ILLINOIS STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill.; 1:00 p.m. (EDT). AUG. 18—WEST VIRGINIA STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, cows; West Virginia State Fairgrounds, Lewisburg, W.Va.; 2:00 p.m. (EDT). AUG. 18—MISSOURI STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, heifers; Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Mo.; 4:00 p.m. (CDT). AUG. 19-21—WISCONSIN STATE JERSEY SHOW AND JERSEY FUTURITY, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis. AUG. 19—MISSOURI STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, cows; Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Mo.; 8:30 a.m. (CDT). AUG. 20—KENTUCKY STATE FAIR JERSEY OPEN SHOW, Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, Ky.; 9:00 a.m. (EDT); Keith Topp, Botkins, Ohio. AUG. 26—EVERGREEN STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, Wash.; 10:00 a.m. (PDT). AUG. 30—NEW YORK STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, N.Y.; 12:30 p.m. (EDT). AUG. 31 COLORADO STATE FAIR OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, heifers; Colorado State Fairgrounds, Pueblo, Colo.; 11:00 a.m. (MDT). SEPT. 1—MARYLAND STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, Md. SEPT. 1—HOPKINTON STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, Hopkinton State Fairgrounds, Contoocook, N.H.; 8:00 a.m. (EDT). SEPT. 1—SOUTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR OPEN AND JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, South Dakota State Fairgrounds, Huron, S.D.; 9:00 a.m. (CDT); Julie Hemp, Beaverville, Ill., judge. SEPT. 1—COLORADO STATE FAIR OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, cows; Colorado State Fairgrounds, Pueblo, Colo.; 9:00 a.m. (MDT). SEPT. 2—WESTERN NATIONAL JERSEY OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem, Ore.; 9:00 a.m. (PDT); Kevin Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C., judge. SEPT. 2—HOPKINTON STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Hopkinton State Fairgrounds, Contoocook, N.H.; 9:00 a.m. (EDT). SEPT. 2—MICHIGAN STATE FAIR OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, Mich.; 11:00 a.m. (EDT). SEPT. 2—NEW YORK STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, N.Y.; 12:00 noon (EDT). SEPT. 10—KANSAS STATE FAIR OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, Kan.; 9:00 a.m. (CDT). SEPT. 14—NATIONAL CATTLE CONGRESS OPEN JERSEY SHOW; Waterloo, Iowa. SEPT. 14—TENNESSEE STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW, Tennessee State Fairgrounds, Nashville, Tenn.; 5:00 p.m. (CST). SEPT. 15—NATIONAL CATTLE CONGRESS JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW; Waterloo, Iowa. SEPT. 15—TENNESSEE STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOW, heifers, Tennessee State Fairgrounds, Nashville, Tenn.; 5:00 p.m. (CST). SEPT. 16—TENNESSEE STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOW, cows, Tennessee State Fairgrounds, Nashville, Tenn.; 10:00 a.m. (CST). SEPT. 17—MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL JERSEY JUNIOR SHOW, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, Pa.; 8:00 a.m. (EDT); Mike Berry, Albany, Ore. SEPT. 18—MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL JERSEY OPEN SHOW, Heifers; Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, Pa.; 1:00 p.m. (EDT); Steve
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Wagner, Richford, Vt., judge. SEPT. 19—MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL JERSEY OPEN SHOW, Cows; Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, Pa.; 8:00 a.m. (EDT); Steve Wagner, Richford, Vt., judge. SEPT. 19—EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, West Springfield, Mass.; 9:00 a.m. (EDT); Jamie Black, Brushton, N.Y., judge. OCT. 2—INTERNATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, Heifers, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.; 3:00 p.m. (CDT); Pat Conroy, Angola, Ind., judge; Justin Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa., associate judge. OCT. 3—INTERNATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, Cows, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.; 7:30 a.m. (CDT); Pat Conroy, Angola, Ind., judge; Justin Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa., associate judge. OCT. 6—ALABAMA NATIONAL FAIR OPEN SHOW, Alabama National Fairgrounds, Montgomery, Ala.; 8:00 a.m. (CDT). OCT. 13—STATE FAIR OF TEXAS JERSEY SHOW,
heifers; State Fairgrounds of Texas, Dallas, Texas; 8:00 a.m. (CDT). OCT. 14—STATE FAIR OF TEXAS JERSEY SHOW, cows; State Fairgrounds of Texas, Dallas, Texas; 8:00 a.m. (CDT). OCT. 20—TENNESSEE STATE JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Middle Tennessee State University Ag Pavilion, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; 8:00 a.m. (CDT). NOV. 3—THE ALL AMERICAN JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:00 a.m. (EST); Tammie Stiles Doran, Woodstock, Va., judge; Sean Johnson, Glenville, Pa., consultant. NOV. 4—NATIONAL JERSEY JUG FUTURITY, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 1:00 p.m. (EST); Kevin Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C., judge; Louie Cozzitorto, Turlock, Calif., consultant. NOV. 5—THE ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 7:30 a.m. (EST); Herby Lutz, Chester, S.C., judge; Lynn Harbaugh, Marion, Wis., consultant.
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goals is to upload content more often. “We really want our contribution to change the dairy industry and make it less black and white,” said Xavier. “We think this is the media for the next century.” TV Jersey can be found on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/tvjersey/
Breeding for Improved Feed Efficiency and Reduced Emission in Dairy Cattle
Imagine being able to measure feed intake with photo imaging technology. This could soon become a reality thanks to a project headed up by Dr. Jørn Rind Thomasen of Aarhus University and Viking Genetics. By 2020, the European Union has committed to decrease GHGs by 20%, based on the Thomasen 1990 levels. The year 2050 brings another challenge, the world food production must double from 2010. Thomasen believes meeting both objectives is possible with the tools of genetic selection and genomics. Jerseys have an advantage due to their smaller size that requires less maintenance. Feed efficiency is not only important for the environment and production, it’s also a huge economic value to the farmer. Because of its complexity, there are lots of collaborations and partnerships through the global industry to address this evaluation. Challenges include the intricate nature of dairy cattle biology throughout the various stages of lactation, the longitudinal nature and lack of commercial data and the expensive work it takes to collect it. The basic goal of measuring efficiency is to save feed. The economic value of
saved feed can be calculated by a cow’s basic maintenance plus her metabolic efficiency. The metabolic efficiency requires feed intake records which can be difficult to gather. The in-progress index Thomasen is working on is called Cattle Feed Intake (CFIT) and it uses 3D imaging to capture this in a commercial herd. The system was tested on a 97-cow Jersey herd monitored on 19 cameras and measured for 14 days. Two consecutive milk recordings used were used with two phenotypes - daily intake and mean daily intake. Cows were split in two groups, before and after 70 days in milk. The end results showed repeatability between weeks at 0.84 and between days at 0.65, concluding the 3D camera is a reliable solution for measuring feed intake. The identification of cows, based on the geometry of their backs, had a success rate of 90%. The correlation between efficiency and methane emissions is favorable in cattle. Jerseys are shown to have lower emissions per intake than other breeds. “Feed efficiency is the most valuable trait that we still wish to include in our Nordic total merit,” said Thomasen noting in 2025, Viking Genetics’ goal is to both increase feed efficiency and decrease methane emissions by 20%. He is optimistic that this technology will provide them with the necessary data to produce an efficiency trait that is measurable and reliable.
Genomic Selection for Improved Feed Efficiency
Feed is the single largest expense of dairies, prompting producers and researchers to pursue new ways to measure and select for feed efficiency. Dr. Kent A. Weigel, chairman of the Department of Dairy Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, was a leader in the five-year study in the National Program for Improvement of Feed Efficiency to construct an initial database of feed efficiency phenotypes. “If you want to improve efficiency further
A large crowd for the many speakers at the 21st International Jersey Conference packed the room to hear new ideas and discussion from industry leaders.
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we need to actually measure efficiency on individual animals and not just select for higher production,” he said. Weigel currently leads a second fiveyear project to further build the database and improve the trait’s genomic prediction accuracy in Holsteins. He believes Jerseys have a distinct efficiency advantage compared to other breeds; but they will first need to build a larger database to fully capitalize on it. Residual feed intake could potentially get about 16% of relative emphasis in Net Merit, but the low reliabilities about only 12% for young animals will limit its progress. Genomics are helpful because they can multiply information from a few herds to thousands of others. He noted five million dollars has been spent on studying feed efficiency with multiple industry and university partners around the world. Two of the biggest issues to evaluate efficiency is finding the best measurement proxies and obtaining high reliabilities. Residual Feed Intake (RFI), the efficiency index in Holsteins, Weigel has very low reliabilities, averaging only 12%, Weigel said. “There are some things we can do to improve this, such as add type or body size. To really get it up we’ll need to collect more data, which will be done, but it’ll take a really long time.” The best way to improve reliabilities is to not only measure more animals, but to improve current animals’ measurement. In Jerseys, building a reference population for measurement is even more difficult than for Holsteins. However, there are some advantages in this case. The relatively small effective population size makes it possible to identify the four to six elite new sires of sons each year and build large groups of paternal half-sisters. Large herds could be incentivized to organize groups by sire and the feed efficiency of each group could be computed. Weigel concluded with a piece of anecdotal evidence. A Holstein farm in Wisconsin decreased their health cost by .69 cents per hundredweight of milk. As a result, their feed efficiency went from 1.62 to 1.69 and their net profit per cow per year with a 0.1 change in feed efficiency was $11. On a 1,100-cow dairy that was an additional $325,000. JERSEY JOURNAL
In dairy cattle breeding, reliability is used as a means of assessing risk and managing it. And while the advent of genomic evaluations has increased reliability of genetic evaluations, it never hurts to have a refresher course on some of the basics of dairy cattle breeding. Reliability measures our ability to accurately predict performance of offspring. It improves when DNA is evaluated, progeny are born and performance is assessed. Thus, reliabilities of older animals generally are higher than younger animals. And those of genotyped individuals are higher than ungenotyped animals. When managing the herd, reliability is a useful tool for evaluating not just bulls, but cows and heifers as well. In this month’s Jersey Jargon, we will further explain these concepts, which are useful to keep in mind whether you’re just getting a start in this business or have been breeding cattle for decades. Reliability Defined The term reliability has been used by the dairy industry since the Animal Model was adopted in 1989. Reliability is commonly abbreviated as R or REL and can be found alongside genetic evaluations on progeny reports and performance pedigrees, the Green and Gold Books and a multitude of other reports from the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA). Reliability is expressed as a percent. The highest reliability that can be attained is 99% REL or 99% R. For cows and bulls with traditional genetic evaluations, it is associated with Predicted Transmitting Abilities (PTAs). For cows, bulls and heifers with genomic evaluations, it is associated with Genomic PTAs (GPTAs). For heifers and young bulls that do not have genomic evaluations or their own PTA, the measure accompanies Parent Averages (PAs). Keep in mind that reliabilities are published for a variety of traits and percentages for different traits can be different for the same animal. Among other things, reliability is affected by heritability of the trait and when it is expressed. Highly-heritable traits, like stature, will have higher reliabilities than lower-heritability traits, like productive life, which is measured later in life. Younger Animals, Older Animals Reliabilities increase as additional information is included in the genetic evalPage 60
uation. Animals with progeny contributthe case of the breed’s #2 Active A.I. sire, ing to their genetic evaluation will have JX Schultz Volcano Harris {4}, a heavilyhigher reliabilities than young animals used GC bull with more than 4,100 daughwith no progeny. ters in his proof and a reliability of 99%. Thus, reliabilities for As well, on the female proven bulls tend to be side, the breed’s #13 cow Effective Reliability higher than those for Gfor GJPI, JX Faria Broth # Bulls %Reliability code bulls (genotyped ers Chili Fiorentina {5}, 1 70 bulls marketed by A.I. orhas a relatively high re 2 85 ganization with no milkliability of 81%, largely 3 90 ing daughters) and relibecause she is genotyped abilities for G-code bulls and has two complete 4 93 are higher than those for lactations and ancestry 5 94 ungenotyped bulls. The genomic information in 6 95 116 bulls on the current her pedigree. She has a 7-8 96 list of Active A.I. sires Breed Base Representa 9-11 97 (April 2018) have relition (BBR) of 100 and 13 abilities ranging from registered progeny—all 12-19 98 74-99%. Thirty-two of genotyped. 20+ 99 them are 99% REL. The Genetic Gain 340 G-code bulls range The effective reliability for a group of bulls is calculated as: Because G-code bulls from 64-81% REL. More 1 – ([1 – average reliability of bulls and elite genotyped heifthan half have reliabili- in the group]/number of bulls in ers offer opportunity to ties over 75%. the group) = effective reliability. accelerate genetic prog Reliabilities for cows Effective reliability for a group of ress, they have a place in are higher than those for 12 bulls with an average reliability the breeding program. In of 70% would be calculated as heifers, especially when follows: 1 – ([1 - .70 = .30]/12 = fact, the AJCA Board of they have milking daugh- .025) = 98. A team approach helps Directors recommends ters contributing to their manage volatility and capture that Jersey breeders make genetic evaluations. Re- the opportunities associated with at least 80% of all matliabilities for cows with accelerated genetic gain. ings to genotyped young JPIs in their first lactabulls enrolled in progeny tion range from 45-50% while PA JPIs for test programs. However, their use should heifers fall in the 35% range. be carefully managed because of the inGenotyped, Non-Genotyped herent risk of lower reliabilities. Animals with genotyping information To manage volatility and reduce pofrom their own tests and from genotyped tential risk of lower-reliability bulls, use a ancestors will have higher reliabilities team-of-bulls approach. This method imthan ungenotyped animals. Genotyped proves the effective reliability as a larger animals generally have reliabilities that number of bulls is used for herd matings. are about 20% higher than their non-geno As an example, let’s assume each bull typed peers. in a group of G-code bulls has a 70% REL GPTAs for genotyped cows typically for GJPI. If you use just one bull, your efexceed 70% while JPIs for their ungenofective reliability is 70%. If you use two typed peers range from 45-50%. Reliabilibulls, the effective reliability increases to ties for genotyped heifers with GPTAs run 85%. Three bulls in the pool boosts efbetween 60-70% while PA JPIs for heifers fective reliability to 90%. A dozen bulls hover around 35%. in the mating program increases effective reliability to 98%. Generation Count If you use JerseyMate, follow program Across the board, reliabilities of Genersuggestions to reduce risk. JerseyMate ation Count (GC) animals tend to be lower suggests limiting use of bulls with reliabilthan Herd Register (HR) animals because ities less than 70% to 5% of herd matings, there is less known information in their bulls with reliabilities between 70-80% to genetic evaluations. 10% of matings and bulls with reliabilities For example, reliabilities of the 111 HR over 80% to 15% of matings. bulls (no GC or JX prefix in their registration names) on the current list of G-code bulls range from 68-79%, with 68% of them having reliabilities 75% or higher. Reliabilities of the 100 GC 4-6 bulls range from 64-80%, with 53% having reliabilities 75% or higher. As milking daughters contribute to a bull’s proof, reliability increases. Such is
More Information Reliabilities and other genetic information for bulls can be sorted in real time using BullsEye, a free sire selection tool, available at https://infojersey.usjersey. com/publictools/bullseye/bullseye1.aspx. Additional information can also be (continued from page 62)
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Lineweaver, Blacksburg, Va.; Wilfred and Linda Owens, Frederic, Wis.; Larry and Barbara Benson, New Lebanaon, N.Y.; Neal Smith, Glenford, Ohio; Dawn Schirm, Wooster, Ohio; Sara Barlass, Hamilton, N.Y.; Ron Ratliff, Garnett, Kan.; Ralph and Faith Frerichs, LaGrange, Texas; Richard Gibson, Parlmerston North, New Zealand; Michael Hurst, Waynesville, Ohio; and Dennis and Judy Egelston, Fultonville, N.Y. Donors included John and Margie Billman, Gahanna, Ohio; Sally Stine, Page 62
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Joe, Melinda, Kyle and Corey VanderFeltz 898 St. Rt. 706, Lawton, PA 18828 570/934-2406 • Joe’s cell: 570/396-0269 E-mail jvanfel2@gmail.com
Reynoldsburg, Ohio; Carol Ahlem, Hilmar, Calif.; Steve Bechtel, Fredericktown, Ohio; Barbara Creagan, Cornwall, N.Y.; Paul and Sandy Schirm, St. Johns, Mich.; Jerry Emerich, Mooers, N.Y.; and Alison Gibb, Talipiki, New Zealand.
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found on the website for the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB). Or, contact Cari Wolfe, Director of Research and Genetic Program Development for the AJCA, at 614/322-4453 or cwolfe@usjersey.com.
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From National Jersey Queen Lakaya Lyon
What an honor it is to be here at the 150th anniversary of this great association. I am the daughter of Greg and Kathy Lyon and the granddaughter of Joe and Duffy Lyon. I was raised outside of Atalissa, Iowa, on my family farm, Cedar Valley Dairy where we milked around 1,000 Registered Jerseys. In 2008, we filed for foreclosure on our property and cattle and moved off the farm. However, I still wanted to stay active in the dairy Lyon industry and pursued friends and family to find heifers and cows to show throughout the summer in 4-H, FFA, and open shows. Because of my involvement with the Jersey breed, I was encouraged to run for Iowa Jersey Princess. The summer of 2016 I was humbled to represent the Iowa Jersey breeders which later led me to Louisville, Ky., at the All American Jersey Show to run for National Jersey Queen. When my name was called, I knew this was the
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chance of lifetime to share my story with Jersey breeders across this great nation. My entire life I have been associated with dairy farmers and Jersey breeders. Each time I tell someone I was raised on a dairy farm they reply with something like “You must really know how to work.” Personally, it never felt like a job. It was a lifestyle; something to share with those I care about. From the milk barn to the show ring, I got to do it with my family. I believe that is why I aggressively pursued youth activities as they came about growing up. Through opportunities in 4-H and FFA I quickly learned I enjoy purple and blue ribbons over other colors. I wanted to be good at everything I put my mind to. In today’s world no matter what some might tell you it’s ok to care about something and be competitive. Fortunately, there are organizations and activities that support young people who work hard and want to earn something for themselves. The association has multiple avenues for the young people that care about the Jersey breed and want to expand their personal development. For example, activities like the Pot O’Gold Production Contest, National Youth Achievement Contest, Jersey Youth Academy, scholarships, and
youth shows across the country are administered through them. These contests and activities give our youth a step ahead to be successful in this field if they so choose. I strongly encourage young people to get involved with the American Jersey Cattle Association and all it has to offer. The AJCA has sponsored educational programs for our youth that are interested in Jersey cattle since 1917. Jersey youth programs expanded in 1958 and are in part funded by 10% of the consignor proceeds from the annual National Heifer Sale. With that being said, I would like to thank everyone who participated in the 61st sale earlier this week. What an accomplishment! Two new records were set for the highest selling heifer and highest sale average in 2018. For the young people that are in, or moving on to college, scholarships and internships are extremely important for the students that are looking for opportunities. AJCA funds scholarships from permeant endowments and are awarded each year to individuals that stand out through the application process. I believe Mark Twain said it best, “Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.” So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” I am constantly reminded that there are things we can only do as young people. It is my hope that the youth of this association won’t look back on their experience in youth activities and think “I wish I would’ve done something different.” It is my hope that youth in our association get everything they possibly can from platforms offered by the association. Young people you are the future of this breed and we trust with the right foundation you will take this association farther than anyone could’ve ever imagined. Parents, professionals, and sponsors are in your support to do great things with the Jersey breed. Through participation and funding the Jersey association, will continue to do amazing things with youth that are involved in this association. Thank you all for being here at the 2018 AJCA annual meeting and for taking part in celebrating 150 years of the AJCA. I look forward to seeing you in November at the All American Jersey show and sale in Louisville.
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Wickstrom and Russell Families Honored at California Meeting
Members of the California Jersey Cattle Association (CJCA) met for their annual meeting on February 10, 2018, at Hilmar Cheese Company in Hilmar. Jersey breeders tended to organization business, heard from industry guests and honored their peers at a luncheon. C.A. Russell, Hilmar, was honored with the Senior Jersey Breeder award. He, his wife, Kirsten, and children Colin, Lars and McCalister, own and operate Yosemite Jersey Dairy a 2,300-cow Registered Jersey dairy, in Hilmar. Russell was raised in Athens, Ga., and introduced to the Jersey breed by his late father, William Russell, who served as a long-time area representative for the national Jersey organizations. After graduating from the University of Georgia in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree in animal science, C. A. began working for Clauss Dairy Farms in Hilmar. C. A. and Kirsten established Yosemite Jersey Dairy with her parents in 1995. Cows today are milked in a 40-cow rotary parlor and housed in a freestall facility. The herd is enrolled on REAP and has a 2017 AJCA lactation average of 20,982 lbs. milk, 1,070 lbs. fat and 786 lbs. protein. Duane Wickstrom, Hilmar, received the Distinguished Service Award. He has been a patriarch not only to his family at Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc., but to the California Jersey breeders as well. He served the AJCA as a director; was a founding member of Jerseyland Sires, and has served on many dairy boards in California. He began working in partnership with his father and brother. In 1968, he began his own dairy with 160 cows and dreamed of maybe one day milking 1,000 cows. Today, the Wickstrom herd numbers more than 2,400 milking cows. Duane now works alongside of his two sons, Scott and Mike, and his grandson, Brent, at Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc.
Receiving the Distinguished Service Award was Duane Wickstrom, center. His grandson, Brent, and Queen Charley Baptista were on hand for the presentation.
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California Jersey Cattle Association scholarships were awarded to Donavan Miguel and David Edwards.
Brent Wickstrom received the California Young Jersey Breeder Award from 2017 California Jersey Queen Charley Baptista.
Brent Wickstrom of Hilmar was recognized with the Young Jersey Breeder Award. When Brent graduated from Cal Poly in 2013, he returned home to Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc., and began to make new and progressive changes to the dairy. He started with building a new special needs barn and most recently (2015) has added a satellite collection lab with Trans Ova Genetics to increase the genetic potential of their herd. The dairy IVFs cows every two weeks and transfers embryos on the opposite week. More than 1,000 embryos a year are transferred on the dairy. The herd is currently ranked among the top 10 in the nation for production among their herd size and also rank among the top 25% of the breed for GJPI. Kirsten Russell and Margaret Wickstrom both of Hilmar, were named California’s Sweethearts. Their husbands, C.A. and Mike, respectively, presented the two with the award for their work in helping to plan the 2016 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings held in San Diego, Calif.
Champion banner from the junior dairy shows at World Dairy Expo. Two California Jersey scholarships were awarded to Donavan A. Miguel and David Edwards, both from Hilmar. Kiara Konyn, Escondido, won the novice division of the California youth achievement contest. The sixth grader is active with her sister, Kylie, showing their Registered Jerseys. She has also served her 4-H club as sergeant at arms and historian. McCalister Russell, Hilmar, won the Division 1 and was named the overall winner of the youth production contest with Andas Topeka S30121-ET. The Very Good-84% daughter of Heartland Merchant Topeka-ET, GJPI +35, produced a 2-8 record with a dollar value of $5,097.92. Actual production for the lactation was 23,920 lbs. milk, 1,345 lbs. fat and 851 lbs. protein (3x milking). Joshua Sanders, Hilmar, placed second with Fire-Lake HG Aubrey-ET, Excellent-90%, with a dollar value of $4,307.60. In Division 1, Kiara Konyn took the top spot with Exels Topeka Leta 3301, Very Good-81%. The first lactation cow had a dollar value of $3,495.92. She completed a 1-9 record of 16,930 lbs. milk, 771 lbs. fat and 555 lbs. protein.
Junior Awards Aspen Silva of Modesto was crowned as the 2018 California Jersey Queen. She is a senior at Modesto High School where she is active in the FFA chapter. She has served as chapter reporter and also as a Stanislaus/ Tuolumne Sectional Sentinel. In 2017, Aspen and her cow, Miss Nastias Y Not Me, took home the Supreme
The Senior Jersey Breeder Award was given to C.A. Russell. Making the presentation to C.A. and his wife, Kirsten, is 2017 California Jersey Queen Charley Baptista.
Business Meeting Vice president Brett Barlass, Hilmar, called the business meeting to order and introduced special guests.
Outgoing California Jersey Queen Charlie Baptista, center, congratulates the new queen Aspen Silva, left, and alternate Queen Tatiana Nevarez, right.
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Juniors received certificates for the youth production contest from 2017 California Jersey Queen Charley Baptista: back row Rebecca, Nicky and Hanna Sanders; front row Kiara Konyn; Joshua Sanders; and Jax Souza.
AJCA directors Kelly Moss, Litchfield, Ariz., and C.A. Russell, discussed recent updates to programs at the association, including online credit card payments now available to members; the addition of JX to a registered name to show the presence of non-Jersey genetics within their lineage; and the addition of body weight composite to JPI. They also announced the unveiling of a new Jersey portrait at the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings in June. Mike Wickstrom, former NAJ director, updated attendees on the status of the California Federal Order hearings and talked of the research that NAJ is funding for the study of the benefits of A2 milk to lactose intolerant people. Members were presented a recap of national Jersey achievements for 2017 by AJCA-NAJ Area Representatives Seth Israelsen and Emma Sills. The duo talked about the growth of registrations, JerseyTag sales and the continued increase of production levels in the breed. Jersey Marketing Service Manager Greg Lavan provided a recap of the 2017 sale season and shared that it was the sixth best year in the 48-year history of JMS. Carol Ahlem, Hilmar, treasurer for the National Dairy Board, brought the group up to speed on efforts to build demand and expand markets for dairy products. Jim Ahlem, Hilmar, talked about the AJCC Research Foundation and the process to receive monies from the association. Discussion centered on the type of research being submitted and how to generate some projects to be practically used on dairies today. Officers were re-elected as follows: Jim Quist, president; Brett Barlass, Hilmar, vice president; Cathy Sanders, Hilmar, secretary; and Katherine Ann RectorGarcia, Turlock, treasurer. Brett Barlass, Scott Wickstrom and C.A. Russell were re-elected to two-year terms as directors. AUGUST 2018
Kirsten Russell and Margaret Wickstrom were named California’s Sweethearts by the association. They received their flowers from Queen Charley Baptista.
Kiara Konyn won the novice division of the California Youth Acheivement contest and received her certificate from Charley Baptista.
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New York Spring Junior Jersey Show
ZBW Masons Remake Victoria was named Grand Champion for Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, N.Y., at the New York Spring Junior Jersey Show on April 8, 2018. Hillacres Applejack Marianas, exhibited by Caroline Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., was named Reserve Grand Champion. Andrew VanderMeulen, Brighton, Ont., judged the 49 Registered Jerseys shown in Syracuse, N.Y. Class Winners
Senior heifer calf (7 shown) Wolfesneck GH How U Doing, Keenan Thygesen, Tunbridge, Vt. Summer yearling heifer (8 shown) Big Guns Andreas Vanish-ET (S: Sunset Canyon Andreas, D: Big Guns Jamaica Vanilla), Sabrina Clark, Claysburg, Pa., jr. champ. Junior yearling heifer (8 shown) Cowbell Andreas Memphis-ET, Chase R. Rozler, Canton Intermediate yearling heifer (8 shown) Sugar & Spice MG Confession-ET (S: River Valley Magic Genie-ET, D: Elliotts Gold Confetti), Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, res. jr. champ. Senior yearling heifer (7 shown) Julie-Ann Tequila Asia, Analise Stover, Carlisle, Pa. Junior 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Hillacres Venom Adele, Nicole Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (5 shown) Paullyn Colton Dayton (S: Chilli Action Colton-ET, D: Maker BRC Dallas), Tyler Cerciello, Burgettstown, Pa., res. int. champ. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Glammer Godfree Ammo, Michaela Eichorst, Pitcher Senior 3-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Hillacres Applejack Marianas (S: Steinhauers Iatola Applejack, D: Hillacres Hired Gun Manatee), Caroline Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., int. and res. gr. champ. 4-yr.-old cow (1 shown) SVHeaths Colton Brianna, Blaine Warburton, New Al-
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bany, Pa. Aged cow (1 shown) 1. ZBW Masons Remake Victoria (S: Rock Ella Remake-ET, D: Oakfield Minister Venice-ET), Mason Ziemba, sr. and gr. champ. 2. Hemenway Hill Valenti Tweet (S: All Lynns Louie Valentino-ET, D: Hemenway Hill Justice Twitter), Regan Johnson, Northwood, N.H., res. sr. champ.
Clemson Spring Jersey Show
• April 15, 2018, Clemson University, Clemson, S.C. • Lynn Lee, Smyrna, Tenn., judge • 73 head shown • Sr., Gr., and Sup., Champ. female— SAR Tequila Foxy, Bush River/Skiparilla and/or Tyler, Tabb and Trey French, Woddstock, Va. • Jr. and Sup. Champ. female—JKL Fire Greta, Jonathan Kyle Luther, Mount Ulla, N.C. Class Winners
Intermediate heifer calf (7 shown) 1. Her-Man Colton Glossy, Herby, Amanda and/or Hobbs Lutz, Chester, S.C. 2. Stoney Point Tequila Fancy, Calli and Mary Beth Collette, Chuckey, Tenn. Senior heifer calf (10 shown) 1. JKL Fire Greta (S: Avonlea CF GT Balls of Fire-ET, D: JKL Governor Gabby), Jonathan Kyle Luther, Mount Ulla, N.C., jr. and sup. jr. champ. 2. TG 005 Fizz Becky, Trip Goforth, Kings Mountain, N.C. Heifer project calf (5 shown) 1. SAR Torpedo Dreamer, Jenna Lucas, Ninety Six,
S.C. 2. SAR Legal Flipper, Grayson Branch, McConnells, S.C. Summer yearling heifer (5 shown) 1. SK Colton Dana, Kira and Ross Andre, Anneli and Oliver Shaw and APB Jerseys, Wauseon, Ohio 2. SK Victorious Haley, Steven T. Wetmore, Mount Ulla, N.C. Junior yearling heifer (10 shown) 1. RJF Gentry Blaze, Roy Mitchell, Elkin, N.C. 2. TG 004 Fizz Becky, Trip Goforth Winter yearling heifer (6 shown) 1. SAR Tatum Crissy, Tammie Stiles Doran, Woodstock, Va. 2. BRJ Dazzler Mint, Hobbs Lutz and/or Sierra Tinsley, Chester, S.C. Senior yearling heifer (8 shown) 1. Lylestanley Motion Design 2383-ET, Hobbs Lutz, Chester, S.C. 2. Her-Man Action Chocolate Kiss, Herby, Amanda and/or Hobbs Lutz Heifer project yearlings (3 shown) 1. Her Man Daz Minda, Eliza Terry, Fountain Inn, S.C. 2. BRJ Polonius Impuls Vermont E-57, Chloe Wray, Clover, S.C. 2-yr.-old cow (7 shown) 1. JKL Premier Orchid, Jonathan Kyle Luther 2. JX Sweet Honey Cocoa Anna Belle {5}, Trip Goforth 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Cherub Irwin Kudzu, Major K. and Lucile A. Bond, Hickory, N.C. 2. SAR Gunman Sally, Skiparilla/Tyler, Tabb and Trey French, Woodstock, Va. 4-yr.-old cow (1 shown) 1. SAR Tequila Foxy (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: SAR Icon Faith), Bush River/ Skiparilla and/or Tyler, Tabb and Trey French, Woodstock, Va., gr. and sup. champ. 2. SAR Academy Blazer, Tyler Stiles French, Woodstock, Va. Aged cow (3 shown) 1. Brenbe Impression No Fuss, Roy Mitchell 2. Her-Man Premier Send, Jason, Major and Lou Bond and Mark Grundlahl, Hickory, N.C. Dry cow (2 shown) 1. SAR Colton Trisha, Skiparilla/Tyler, Tabb and Trey French
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We enthusiastically join the AJCA 150th Anniversary Celebration, noting that our herd celebrated its own 125th anniversary of its founding in the past year. In 1892, Biltmore founder George Washington Vanderbilt began assembling his Registered Jersey™ herd on family property in New Dorp, on Staten Island (New York), while construction of dairy facilities was underway at the Biltmore Estate. Once the herd was operating on-site – to provide quality milk and dairy products for the Vanderbilt family, their guests, and the families of Biltmore Estate workers – production rapidly expanded beyond the needs of the Estate, and Biltmore entered the local milk market as a separate business enterprise, serving both commercial accounts and a growing home delivery clientele. To further grow the Biltmore herd for the milk business, and improve its genetic base, in 1897 a group of 20 daughters and granddaughters of the most prominent Island bull of that era – Golden Lad (PS 1242 HC) – was imported in 1897. Today our “Sparkle” family is the direct maternal descent of La Chasse Flirt, born in 1896 and imported as a young heifer in this group. Across the intervening years this maternal line has provided genetic improvement for the entire breed, one prominent example being the high-profile historic bull Sparkle Supreme, who was out of a dam bred in the Happy Valley herd (Rossville, Georgia) from one of the many branches of this cow family. Other prominent cow families in our current herd include: ■ Our “Lilac” family is direct maternal descent from a purchase that came to Biltmore from J. S. Andrews
of Orange, Virginia, more than 75 years ago, which traces direct maternal lineage from a cow imported in 1870. More than 100 direct female descendants of Biltmore Squire Lilac, VG-88%, born in 1989, have been born and developed in our herd. including many in the present herd.
■ Our “Snow” family is direct maternal descent of the iconic cow Imp. Wonderful Snowdrop, coming to
Biltmore Farms as one of our acquisitions when the Happy Valley herd (Rossville, Georgia) closed out their operation in 1967. Leading this family in our current herd is Biltmore Volcano Snow 3427, VG-88%.
■ Our “Bee” family, which produced Biltmore Earl Bee, E-90%, the dam of Soldierboy Boomer Sooner of
CJF, is direct maternal descent of Biltmore Signal Bess Jane, 1951 & 1952 National Grand Champion, and continues in our current herd. The MGD of “Signal Bess Jane” – Fox Forward Jane – came to Biltmore in 1934 from the Tom Morrow herd, Mt. Ulla, NC, and is direct maternal descent of the cow Nelly, recorded in Volume 1 of the AJCC Herd Registers with registration # 14.
■ In 1995 an embryo purchased from Stephen Rinehart (Statesville, NC) resulted in the birth of Berretta
Althea of Biltmore-ET, whose MGD was the iconic Greenridge FW Chief Althea-ET. This cow family continues to breed forward in our herd and is direct maternal lineage from an 1877 importation.
Looking ahead to the exciting future of the Jersey business, the two highest-rank daughter-proven bulls (Herd Register status) from the April 2018 genetic evaluations each have over 75 head (cows and heifers) carrying their service, as we welcome the next bovine generation in our herd.
Blue-Ribbon Pedigrees Lead New York Sale
New York’s Next Generation Spring Jersey Sale was held on May 5, 2018, at the Steuben County Fairgrounds in Bath, N.Y. In keeping with a format that has proven popular in recent years, bidding opened online at Jerseybid.com on May 1 and closed on May 5 through a live sale that was also broadcast on JerseyAuctionLive.com. Half of the consignments were trucked to the venue, offered through a traditional, tie-up sale. The balance remained at the home farm, offered as volume lots, viewed through pre-recorded video footage. The 99 lots sold for an average of $938.23. More than half of the consignments were younger animals—heifer calves, open yearlings and first-trimester bred heifers. Sale Analysis
Number
Avg. Price Total Value
49 Bred heifers 14 1st Trimester 14 2nd Trimester 21 3rd Trimester 10 Open yearlings 40 Heifer calves 99 Lots Median price
$914.08 792.86 899.64 1,004.52 731.00 1,019.63
$44,790 11,100 12,595 21,095 7,310 40,785
$938.23 $810.00
$92,885
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee
The high seller, Underground Natasha Nugget-ET, sold for $3,500 to Jack and Colleen Button, Troupsburg, N.Y. The deep-pedigreed heifer calf hails from the “Mamie” cow family and is sired by Reich-Dale Vaden-ET, GJPI -64, sire of Reich-Dale Vaden Strollin, the reigning National Junior Grand Champion and Reserve National Grand Champion. The two-month-old heifer calf, cataloged as Lot 1, is backed by eight Excellent dams in the U.S. or Canada. “Nugget’s” dam is an Excellent-93%
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Underground Natasha Nugget-ET was the high seller, purchased by Jack and Colleen Button for $3,500 and consigned by Underground Genetics. Pictured left to right (back) are Joe Potter, Sara Barlass, representing buyer and seller, Bethany Beiersdorf, Becca Stroud, Caroline Lafferty, Grace Stroud, Eric Hansen with daughter Abigail, Becky Kaminski, Paul Skarka, Corrina Aldrich, (front) Meghan Moody Potter, Kristy Ellsworth, Alex Smith and Brandon Smith.
daughter of Piedmont Grove Amedeo, GJPI -104. She has seven Excellent and five Very Good maternal sisters, several earning top prizes in the show ring. One of them, Underground PT Mamie-ET, Excellent-90%, was second junior threeyear-old at the New York Spring Carousel. “Nugget’s” grandam is an Excellent-94% daughter of Shell Ray Imp J Nate-ET, GJPI -79. She was fourth aged cow at the New York Spring Carousel in 2009, standing behind her maternal sister, Underground Mamies Spark, Excellent-91%, who topped the class. The Excellent-90% third dam of “Nugget” is sired by Lester Sambo, GJPI -35. Her Excellent-93% fourth dam has a two lactation m.e. average of 17,060–743– 655. She was second senior three-year-old at the 1998 Mid-Atlantic Regional Jersey Show. Her sixth dam is Enniskillen Surville Mamie, SUP-EX 2E (CAN). She was second aged cow at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF) in 1989 and earned
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a four-star brood cow award from Jersey Canada in 2011. “Nugget” was consigned by Underground Genetics, Pitcher, N.Y. The Buttons also purchased the second high-seller, Kevetta Primero Valora-ET, for $3,150. The December 2017 heifer calf is a maternal sister to the second high-seller of last year’s New York sale and sired by Evangelo Del Primero, GJPI +31. Five of their maternal sisters are appraised Very Good; one is Excellent. Their dam, Oakfield TBone Vivianne-ET, Excellent-95%, has five lactations—four over 21,000 lbs. milk—and a best record of 5-10 304 30,110 5.3% 1,594 3.7% 1,111 97DCR. “Vivianne” was third senior two-year-old at the New York State Fair in 2012 and place second in her class in the junior show the following year. She has one Excellent and six Very Good maternal sisters. “Valora’s” grandam is Very Good-88% daughter of Hollylane R Response-ET, GJPI -103. Her sister, Arethusa Response Vivid-ET, Excellent-95%, was Supreme Champion of the RAWF in 2014 and Reserve Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo in 2012. “Valora’s” third dam is the worldrenown Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J, Excellent-97%., winner of the 2015 Jersey Journal Great Cow Contest. She was Reserve National Grand Champion in 2002 and National Grand Champion in 2004. She has been Supreme Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo. “Valora” was consigned by Tyler Herrington, Dansville, N.Y. Jillian Bond, South Dayton, N.Y., placed the final bid of $2,000 on the third highseller, JEMI Showdown Miami-ET. The full-aged senior calf is sired by River Valley Spice Showdown, GJPI +39. “Miami” is out of JEMI Resurrection Mari-ET, an Excellent-95% daughter of Rapid Bay Ressurection-ET, GJPI -37, with three records over 19,000 lbs. milk and a best record of 7-11 305 21,970 4.8% 1,047 3.3% 730 95DCR. She has three Excellent and four Very Good maternal sisters with records to 22,630 lbs. milk, 1,477 lbs. fat and 863 lbs. protein. One of them, Jemi Madam Pitino, Excellent-94%, was named Overall Premier Performance Cow of the All American Junior Show and earned Junior All American Four-Year-Old honors in 2003. “Miami’s” grandam is an Excellent-93% daughter of Coquille Duncan Troy, GJPI -59, with seven lactations and a best record of 19,180 lbs. milk, 1,138 lbs. fat and 822 lbs. protein at 6-1. She was consigned by Jeffrey and Michele Reasner, Newburg, Pa. (continued to page 72)
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Twenty-nine buyers from five states— New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas—made purchases. Emerling Farm, Perry, N.Y., was the volume buyers, with the purchase of 26 lots for $18,780. Glen Meadows Farm, Fultonville, N.Y., selected 20 head for $18,385. Sales $1,050 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Jack and Colleen Button, Troupsburg, N.Y. Underground Natasha Nugget-ET, heifer calf 2 mos... $3,500 (Underground Genetics, Pitcher, N.Y.) Kevetta Primero Valora-ET, heifer calf 4 mos................. 3,150 (Tyler Herrington, Dansville, N.Y.) Jillian Bond, South Dayton, N.Y. JEMI Showdown Miami-ET, heifer calf 8 mos................ 2,000 (Jeffrey and Michele Reasner, Newburg, Pa.) Kimberlee Marris, Cazenovia, N.Y. Meadow Winds Reward Wanda, heifer calf 5 mos........ 1,975 (Roger and Elizabeth Czadzeck, Clyde, N.Y.) Addison Major and Carter Major, Lebanon, Tenn. Dreamroad Fireman Queso, heifer calf 7 mos............... 1,850 (Rebecca Ferry, Johnstown, N.Y.) Carrie Stann, Fillmore, N.Y. Rolling Ridge Topeka Buttercup, bred heifer 22 mos..... 1,625 (Samuel Davis, Delhi, N.Y.) SSF Franco Jive, bred heifer 21 mos............................. 1,100 (Alison Luchsinger, Syracuse, N.Y.)
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Glen Meadows Farm, Fultonville, N.Y. Normans Dividend Colton Jade, bred heifer 2 yrs......... 1,300 (Samuel Davis) Neil Rejman, Scipio Center, N.Y. Lawtons Marcin Tulip, heifer calf 7 mos......................... 1,300 (Merle Lawton, Newark Valley, N.Y.) Matthew Taylor, Shreve, Ohio Spruce Haven Barnabas Maggie 513, heifer calf 1 mos. .................................................................................. 1,225 (Spruce Haven Farm LLC, Union Springs, N.Y.) Caleb Kafferlin, Spring Creek, Pa. Lawtons Topeka Tara, bred heifer 22 mos..................... 1,210 (Merle Lawton) Lawtons Bumblebee Kane, bred heifer 2 yrs................. 1,210 (Michael Lawton, Newark Valley, N.Y.) Lawtons Maui Flitch, bred heifer 2 yrs........................... 1,210 (Timothy Lawton, Newark Valley, N.Y.) Lawtons Irwin Vera, bred heifer 20 mos......................... 1,210 (Ryan Lawton, Newark Valley, N.Y.) C-J Button Showdown Fawn, bred heifer 23 mos.......... 1,150 (Jack and Colleen Button, Troupsburg, N.Y.) Freedom View Colton Dew, bred heifer 23 mos............. 1,125 (Bethany Beiersdorf, Belfast, N.Y.)
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Dustin and Kristin Taylor, Shreve, Ohio Lawtons Racer Brooke, heifer calf 5 mos...................... 1,200 (Timothy and Ryan Lawton, Newark Valley, N.Y.) Ky-Hi Showdown Myla, heifer calf 1 mos....................... 1,100 (Kylie M. Lehr, Canastota, N.Y.) Hope Avedisian, Hilton, N.Y. Edan Oliver Tizzy, heifer calf 5 mos............................... 1,200 (Corrina A. Aldrich, Salem, N.Y.) Austin Bratton, South Dayton, N.Y. Bellvale Valentino Africa, bred heifer 16 mos................. 1,200 (Jasmine Noteboom, Warwick, N.Y.) Owen Avedisian, Hilton, N.Y. Terry-View Hired Gun Freedom, heifer calf 5 mos......... 1,050 (Matthew M. Terry, Franklin, N.Y.) Boks Jersey Farm, Defiance, Ohio Bellvale Matt Tabby, bred heifer 15 mos......................... 1,050 (Jasmine Noteboom) Jerald M. Stewart, Bath, N.Y. Edan Showdown Sassafras, open yearling 12 mos...... 1,050 (Corrina A. Aldrich)
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Pine Tree Dairy Consigns High Sellers at Wisconsin State Sale
The 2018 edition of the Wisconsin State Jersey Sale offered a little bit of something for everyone, from high genomic heifer calves to close-up springers, ready to build equity and fill the tank with high component milk. As has been done the past four years, this sale was an online event, with no live animals crossing an auction block. Bidding opened on May 8 through JerseyBid.com and closed in real time on May 15 through JerseyAuctionLive.com. In all, 48 lots sold for an average of $1,606.15 and a gross of $77,095. Sale Analysis
Number
Avg. Price Total Value
7 Cows, two years and over 30 Bred heifers 6 2nd Trimester 24 3rd Trimester 5 Open yearlings 6 Heifer calves 48 Lots Median price
$1,213.57 1,581.67 1,441.67 1,616.67 1,275.00 2,462.50
$8,495 47,450 8,650 38,800 6,375 14,775
$1,606.15 $1,525.00
$77,095
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A pair of genomic standouts consigned by Matthew Steiner of Pine Tree Dairy,
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Marshallville, Ohio, brought the two high prices of the day. The high seller, JX PineTree Tyrion Hill 1693 {3}-ET, sold for $6,100 to Mark E. Clark of Sumerduck, Va. The two-month-old daughter of JX Faria Brothers Tyrion {2}-ET, GJPI +156, ranks on the list of the Top 500 Non-HR Females with a GJPI of +184. She has GPTAs of +1,296M, +78F, +54P and is +1.2 for Type. She hails from a cow family that has sold well in recent months. Steiner purchased her dam, JX Faria Brothers Marlo Chapel Hill {3}-ET, as the high seller of the Genetic Fiesta Dos sale in 2017 for $78,000. The Very Good-82% daughter of JX Faria Brothers Marlo {2}-ET, GJPI +177, ranks #10 on the Top 500 Non-HR Females list with an index of +209. Her grandam, JX Faria Brothers Harris Juventus {5}-ET, Very Good-82%, has two records over 22,000 lbs. milk and a best record of 2-11 286 26,210 4.6% 1,213 3.7% 965 102DCR. She ranks for genetic merit with a GJPI of +158. Her third dam, sired by Sunset Canyon Dominican-ET, GJPI +82, has a four lactation m.e. average of 25,316–1,224–951. Her Very Good82% fourth dam has an m.e. average of 25,200–1,297–946 on two lactations. Her fifth dam is appraised Very Good-81% and has a best record of 20,780 lbs. milk, 1,046 lbs. fat and 781 lbs. protein at 5-8. The sixth
dam has a two-lactation m.e. average of 21,869–995–811. Ahlem Farms Partnership, Hilmar, Calif., purchased the second-high seller, JX PineTree Got Maid 1307 1666 {4}-ET, for $3,325. The four-month-old heifer is sired by JX Sunset Canyon Got Maid {5}-ET, GJPI +183. She has GPTAs of +864M, +82F and +48P and ranks on the list of the Top 500 Herd Register Females for GJPI with an index of +208. She is +1.5 for Type and has a Jersey Udder Index of +23.7. Her dam, JX Pine-Tree Marlo Petunia {3}-ET, has a GJPI of +172 and four maternal brothers in A.I. Her third dam, Cal-Mart Critic Perie 5958-P, Very Good85%, was the high seller of the 2013 National Heifer Sale, purchased by Steiner for $26,000 from Martin Dairy LLC, Tillamook, Ore. Her Very Good-82% fourth dam has a four lactation m.e. average of 22,621–1,289–864. Her fifth dam is appraised Very Good-85% and has a five lactation m.e. average of 21,363–1,120–796. In all, 11 Jersey breeders from five states made purchases. The volume buyer was Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, Calif., with the purchase of 21 lots for $33,175. Kemper Jerseys LLC, Mauston, Wis., took home 12 head for $18,800. Sales $1,700 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Mark E. Clark, Sumerduck, Va. JX Pine-Tree Tyrion Hill 1693 {3}-ET, heifer calf 2 mos. ................................................................................ $6,100 (Matthew Steiner, Marshallville, Ohio) Ahlem Farms Partnership, Hilmar, Calif. JX Pine-Tree Got Maid 1307 1666 {4}-ET, heifer calf 4 mos. .................................................................................. 3,325 (Matthew Steiner, Marshallville, Ohio) Donna Ellen Phillips, DVM, Newton, Wis. JX Tauchen Comanche Abby 4559 {6}, heifer calf 5 mos. .................................................................................. 2,100 (Abagael and India Tauchen, Bonduel, Wis.) Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, Calif. JX Waunakee Avon Pebbles 5069 {3}, bred heifer 22 mos. .................................................................................. 1,725 (Gerald Laufenberg, Mount Horeb, Wis.) Waunakee Lemonhead Parnika 5090, bred heifer 21 mos. .................................................................................. 1,725 (Gerald Laufenberg) JX Waunakee Avon Paulina 5091 {3}, bred heifer 21 mos. .................................................................................. 1,725 (Gerald Laufenberg) Kemper Jerseys LLC, Christopher Kemper, Mauston, Wis. O.F. Viper Mabel, bred heifer 2 yrs................................. 1,700 (Owens Farms Inc., Frederic, Wis.) O.F. Viper Sharon, bred heifer 23 mos........................... 1,700 (Owens Farms Inc.) JX O.F. David Pattie {6}, bred heifer 23 mos.................. 1,700 (Owens Farms Inc.) JX O.F. David Misty {6}, bred heifer 23 mos................... 1,700 (Owens Farms Inc.) O.F. David Fawn, bred heifer 23 mos............................. 1,700 (Owens Farms Inc.) O.F. David Brit, bred heifer 21 mos................................. 1,700 (Owens Farms Inc.) O.F. David Nannette, bred heifer 21 mos....................... 1,700 (Owens Farms Inc.) O.F. Transformer Clover, bred heifer 21 mos.................. 1,700 (Owens Farms Inc.)
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Woodstock Reduction Sale
The Woodstock Dairy Reduction Sale sold 131 lots at auction for an average of $1,112.98 and gross receipts of $145,800 at the Rock County Fairgrounds in Janesville, Wis., on May 18. The herd, owned by Wayne and Lori Woods and their family moved from Oregon to Wisconsin several years ago to pursue new opportunities several years ago. The family settled in Iola, Wis. The decision was made this spring to sell the majority of the herd as the family will be moving back west as Wayne accepted a position with Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif. Sale Analysis
Number
Avg. Price Total Value
79 Cows, two years and over 40 Bred heifers 7 1st Trimester 10 2nd Trimester 23 3rd Trimester 1 Open yearlings 11 Heifer calves
$1,050.63 1,382.50 1,135.71 1,362.50 1,466.30 750.00 613.64
$83,000 55,300 7,950 13,625 33,725 750 6,750
131 Lots Median price
$1,112.98 $145,800 $1,225.00
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Mike Lortie
The herd has been bred for strong production with a herd average of 20,690 lbs. milk, 991 lbs. fat and 770 lbs. protein and is in the top 25% of the breed for JPI. There are 135 cows with an average +45 JPI. The sale included animals in the breed’s top 1.5% for genetics. The herd has contributed many animals and quality genetics to A.I. service over the years including Tollenaars Impuls Legal 233-ET,
GJPI +67, son of Woodstock Lemvig Lindy, and Woodstock Lexington-ET, GJPI +19. Guest consigner Hoard’s Dairyman Farm offered 15 of the 131 lots to cross the auction block. Hass Acres LLC, Evansville, Wis. purchased Woodstock Persevere JH Maid, one of the day’s two high sellers for $1,700. She is sired by Cinnamon Ridge Persevere-ET, GJPI +38, and out of the “Maid” cow family. “JH Maid” tested 89 lbs. milk on her March test day, with a projected actual 19,379 lbs. milk, 775 lbs. fat and 660 lbs. protein at 2-2. The Very Good-85% cow sold fresh in March and has eight Very Good maternal sisters. Their dam, Woodstock Jacinto Maid-ET, Excellent-92%, has a best record of 26,230 lbs. milk, 1,379 lbs. protein and 1,005 lbs. fat at 9-1. Her dam is Hallmark Maid-ET, a Very Good87% daughter of Schultz Brook Hallmark, GJPI -23, with a three lactation m.e. average of 17,041–912–664. “JH Maid’s” third dam, is the well-known Tenn Haug E Maid, Excellent-93%. The other high seller was Woodstock Santana PA Missoula. Emma C. Beutel, Brodhead, Wis. purchased the Very Good84% cow for $1,700. “PA Missoula” sold bred to River Valley Cece ChromeET, GJPI +180. She is sired by Kash In Santana-P-ET, GJPI +92, and is out of JX Meadow Magic Plus AI Missoula {6}. “AI Missoula” is Very Good-87% with a best record of 23,100 lbs. milk, 1,098 lbs. protein and 819 lbs. fat at 4-6. “PA Missoula” has an m.e. of 21,343– 1,207–854 at 1-11. She also boasts a GJPI of +112 and is +1.3 for Type and Productive Life and has four Excellent dams on
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her matewrnal side. Her dam is a daughter of Sunset Canyon Apparition-ET, GJPI +78, out of Meadow Magic Implus Montana, Excellent-91%, with two lactations over 18,000 lbs. milk. “PA Missoula’s” fourth dam is Meadow Magic Action Morgan, Very Good-87% with an m.e. average of 15,234–691–493 on four lactations. In all, 14 buyers from six states, California, Iowa, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin made purchases. The top volume buyers were Junction Jerseys LLC., Hatley, Wis., who purchased 27 lots for $33,725.00 and Vierra Dairy Farms of Hilmar, Calif. with 24 lots for $33,525.00. Sales $1,400 and Over Emma C. Beutel, Brodhead, Wis. Woodstock Santana PA Missoula, cow 2 yrs............... $1,700 Hass Acres LLC,, Evansville, Wis. Woodstock Persevere JH Maid, cow 3 yrs..................... 1,700 Woodstock Jacinto Maid 1106-ET, cow 10 yrs.............. 1,650 Junction Jerseys Llc, Hatley, Wis. Woodstock Amazing MJ Leslie, cow 3 yrs..................... 1,650 Woodstock Buxton DJ Lucille, cow 3 yrs....................... 1,550 Woodstock Impuls CA Richmond, cow 3 yrs................. 1,475 Woodstock Memphis CC Tm Tea, bred heifer 21 mos... 1,450 Woodstock Mirror DF Sunset, bred heifer 22 mos......... 1,450 Woodstock Topeka CI Lana, cow 4 yrs.......................... 1,450 Woodstock Mckenzie VH Lunar, cow 2 yrs.................... 1,450 Woodstock Chili MA Raleigh, cow 3 yrs......................... 1,400 Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar, Calif. Woodstock Samson ND Merrilynn-P, bred wheifer 21 mos ........................................................................................1,650 JX Dairyman Harris 3196 {5}, cow 1 yrs........................ 1,550 JX Dairyman Deebo 3259 {6}, bred heifer 20 mos........ 1,525 JX Dairyman Reno 3263 {5}, bred heifer 19 mos.......... 1,525 Dairyman Alfonso 3204 {5}, bred heifer 21 mos............ 1,500 Dairyman David 3278 (Twin), bred heifer 19 mos.......... 1,500 JX Dairyman David 3280 {5}, bred heifer 19 mos.......... 1,500 Dairyman Archer 3286, bred heifer 19 mos................... 1,500 Dairyman Tenacious 3237, bred heifer 20 mos............. 1,500 Dairyman TBone 3211 {4} (Twin), bred heifer 21 mos... 1,500 Woodstock Malibu JE Tina 1694, bred heifer 20 mos... 1,450 Dairyman Genominator 3228, bred heifer 20 mos........ 1,450 Dairyman Fastrack 3231 {4}, bred heifer 20 mos.......... 1,450 JX Dairyman Piers 3232 {5}, bred heifer 20 mos.......... 1,450 Woodstock Malibu NM Robin, bred heifer 19 mos......... 1,400 Dairyman Primero 3209 {4}, bred heifer 21 mos........... 1,400 JX Dairyman Tarheel 3274 {3}, bred heifer 19 mos....... 1,400 John D. Maxwell, Donahue, Iowa Woodstock Mirror PC Katee, bred heifer 18 mos.......... 1,625 Woodstock Chekelo BL Celia, bred heifer 25 mos........ 1,425 Woodstock Memphis BA Maid, bred heifer 20 mos....... 1,400 Barlass Jerseys LLC., Janesville, Wis. Woodstock Lancelot IJ Tina 1585-P, cow 3 yrs..............1,550 Nico Deboer, Chandler, Texas Dairyman Genominator 3149, cow 1 yr......................... 1,525 Woodstock Windstar AC Lena, bred heifer 24 mos.............1,500 Woodstock Mckenzie AM Merri Lynn, bred heifer 27 mos ..........................................................................................1,500 Woodstock Karbala IC Tina 1682, bred heifer 23 mos........1,425 Woodstock CC Buxton MC Shirley, cow 3 yrs......................1,425 Hayden W. Kyle, Elkhorn, Wis. Woodstock Nitro DC Merrilynn-P, cow 3 yrs.......................1,450
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Genomic Heifers Pace Ohio Spring Classic Sale
Three heifers, all ranking among the top GJPI heifers of the breed, topped the Ohio Spring Classic Sale on Memorial Day in Wooster, Ohio. Held on May 28, 2018, the annual sale offered something for everyone—from high genetics, to show-winning type. It was broadcast on JerseyAuctionLive.com and 26 of the 78 lots (one-third) sold, were purchased through the online service. Number
Sale Analysis
Avg. Price Total Value
6 Cows, two years and over 1 under 3 mos., s.w.d. 17 Bred heifers 7 1st Trimester 2 2nd Trimester 8 3rd Trimester 10 Open yearlings 44 Heifer calves 1 Choice of calves
$2,850.00 500.00 1,929.41 2,107.14 1,600.00 1,856.25 1,955.00 2,255.68 4,200.00
$17,100 500 32,800 14,750 3,200 14,850 19,550 99,250 4,200
78 Lots Median price
$2,223.08 $173,400 $1,500.00
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service and the Ohio Jersey Breeders Association Auctioneer: Seth Andrews
The 78 lots averaged $2,223.08 and brought in reciepts of $173,400. Thirtysix buyers in 14 states made purchases.
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JX Pine-Tree Tyrion Hill 1709 {3}-ET was the high selling heifer at the Ohio Spring Classic Sale. The two-month old calf sold for $10,200 to Sexing Technologies. She was consigned by Matthew Steiner. Pictured with her are sale chair Kevin Williams; member of the sale staff, Michael Heath; Jordan Ziegler on the halter; JMS Manager Greg Lavan; and AJCA-NAJ Executive Secretary Neal Smith and auctioneer Seth Andrews in the box.
Sexing Technologies, Navosta, Texas, was the volume buyer selecting 11 head for $29,500. Nico DeBoer, Chandler, Texas, purchased 14 head for $17,100. The top two high selling lots were consigned by Matthew Steiner, Marshalville, Ohio, and were both purchased by Sexing Technologies. Selling for the high price was JX PineTree Tyrion Hill 1709 {3}-ET for $10,200. The two-month-old calf is sired by
JX Faria Brothers Tyrion {2}-ET, GJPI +156, and ranks on the top GJPI heifer list and sold with a GJPI of +199. After the July genomic updates she has GPTAs of +1,166M, +84F, +57P and a GJPI of +188. Her dam is JX Faria Brothers Marlo Chapel Hill {3}-ET. She is appraised Very Good-82%, and ranks 10th for GJPI among females with a Generation Count 3 or below at +209. She is projected to 23,391 lbs. milk, 960 lbs. fat and 743 lbs. protein actual at 1-10. She was purchased by Steiner at the Genetic Fiesta Dos sale in 2017 for $78,000. The next dam is JX Faria Brothers Harris Juventus {5}-ET, Very Good-82%. She has a two lactation m.e. average of 32,450–1,509–1,174. Her dam is a daughter of Sunset Canyon Dominican-ET, GJPI +82, and has a three lactation m.e. average of 25,316–1,224–951. The next two dams are both Very Good with fat tests in excess of 5.0%. Selling for the second high price was JX Pine-Tree World Cup 1307 1706 {4}-ET at $7,200. The March 2018 calf is sired by Co-Op Ad World Cup {5}-ET, GJPI +186. “1706 {4}” has a July GPTA of +$657 CM, +5.6 PL and a GJPI of +191. Her dam, JX Pine-Tree Marlo Petunia {3}-ET, has a GJPI of +172. The grandam is sired by (continued to page 80)
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Golddust Karbala Ladd-ET, GJPI +68. Her next dam is Cal-Mart Critic Perie 5958-P, Very Good-85%. She was the high seller of the 2013 National Heifer Sale from Martin Dairy LLC, Tillamook, Ore. Her Very Good-82% fourth dam has a four lactation m.e. average of 22,621–1,289– 864. Her fifth dam is appraised Very Good85% and has a five lactation m.e. average of 21,363–1,120–796. Select Sires Inc., Plain City, Ohio, purchased the third high seller, Crossbrook Disco Nebula, for $6,500. “Nebula” ranked 64th for GJPI at +173, and is sired by Oaklane Dazzler Disco 2127-ET, GJPI +176. The January calf is +23.6 for GJUI and +6.2 for PL. Her dam is Hei-Bri Magnim Nevia, Excellent-90%. She has a 2-4 record of 20,530 lbs. milk, 1,050 lbs. fat and 725 lbs. protein at 2-4 on 3x milking. The next dam is the Very Good-88% Hei-Bri Iatola Nevaeh. She has a two lactation m.e. average of 24,370–1,090–875. The third dam is an Excellent daughter of Mason Lemvig Jacinto-ET, GJPI +2, with a 5-1 record of 25,510 lbs. milk, 1,210 lbs. fat, and 956 lbs. protein. The next dam is Excellent-91% and has over 20,630 lbs. milk and 1,100 lbs. fat actual at 9-5. Jon Prokop, Middleburgh, N.Y., consigned “Nebula.” The only Guimo Joel-ET, GJPI -42, daughter of Crossbrook HG Dixie-ET, was the fourth high seller at $6,000.
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Dixies Joel Diamond-ET was consigned by the partnerhip of Jon Prokop, Terri Packard and Ernie Kueffner, Middleburgh, N.Y. She was purchased by Mike Berry and Nathan Jensen, Beaver, Ore. “Diamond’s” dam is appraised Excellent-94%, and was named the Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion of the 2015 Royal Winter Fair. In 2016, she was named Honorable Mention AllCanadian Senior Three-Year-Old. She has a best record of 2-11 305 18,280 6.0% 1,096 4.1% 752 88DCR. Her dam is Arethusa Veronicas DasherET, Excellent-95%. She has two records exceeding 26,000 lbs. milk and 1,500 lbs. fat. She was named Reserve Grand Champion of the 2012 New York Spring Sale. The next dam is 2015 Jersey Journal Great Cow Contest winner, Huronia Centurion Veornica 20J, Excellent-97%. Stiles Fireman Sparkle was the fifth high seller at $5,600. Sammy Allen, Reedsburg, Wis., purchased the fancy summer yearling. Sired by Colton Flame Fireman, GJPI -19, and out of Windrift M&S Minister Sprite-ET, “Sparkle” sold bred to River Valley Spice Showdown, GJPI +39. The dam is a Very Good-85% daughter of Select-Scott Minister-ET, GJPI -81, and a maternal sister to Miss Triple T SerenityET, the Reserve National Grand Champion in 2015. Their dam is Windrift Breeze Plum Sarah, Excellent-95%. She has a long list of winnings to her name including All-Canadian Aged Cow and Reserve All American AllBreed Access Aged Cow in
2011. She finished third in the four-year-old class at The All American Jersey Show in 2006 and was also best bred and owned in that class. She has a best record of 9-6 305 19,820 5.9% 1,167 3.4% 676 97 DCR. The next two dams are both Excellent. “Sparkle” was consigned by Riggs & Stiles Inc., Berryville, Va. Sales $2,500 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Sexing Technologies, Navasota, Texas JX Pine-Tree Tyrion Hill 1709 {3}-ET, heifer calf 2 mos. .............................................................................. $10,200 (Matthew Steiner, Marshallville, Ohio) JX Pine-Tree World Cup 1307 1706 {4}-ET, heifer calf 2 mos. .................................................................................. 7,200 (Matthew Steiner) JX Pine-Tree Got Maid Petunia 1663 {4}-ET, heifer calf 5 mos. .................................................................................. 2,600 (Matthew Steiner) JX Pine-Tree Uncle Luke Apsirin {3}-ET, heifer calf 11 mos. .................................................................................. 2,600 (Matthew Steiner) Select Sires Inc–Sire Dept, Plain City, Ohio Crossbrook Disco Nebula, heifer calf 4 mos.................. 6,500 (Jon Prokop, Middleburgh, N.Y.) Mike Berry and Nathan Jensen, Beaver, Ore. Dixies Joel Diamond-ET, open yearling 14 mos............ 6,000 (Jon Prokop, Terri Packard and Ernie Kueffner, Middleburgh, N.Y.) Sammy Allen, Reedsburg, Wis. Stiles Fireman Sparkle, heifer calf 11 mos.................... 5,600 (Joshua D. Arp, Norwalk, Ohio) TJS Cattle, Arlington, Minn. Incentive Genie-ET, cow 2 yrs........................................ 4,800 (Devin Prokop, Caroline and Oliviak Dinkle, MD Pride and Crossbrook, Middleburgh, N.Y.) Sugar & Spice Tequila Carly-ET, heifer calf 11 mos...... 2,900 (Riggs and Stiles Inc., Berryville, Va.) Jack Earnest, Mount Vernon, Ohio First choice female sired by Rapid Bay Black Apple-ET and out of Sho-Me Giller Trina.............................................. 4,200 (Sam, Angela and George Colpetzer, Greenville, Pa.) Delon Mortimer, Smithfield, Utah Crossbrook Colton Demitria-ET, heifer calf 8 mos......... 4,200 (Jon Prokop) Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, Boonsboro, Md. Schulte Bros Teq My Lady-ET, heifer calf 5 mos........... 4,000 (Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte, Blairstown, Iowa) Jer-Z-Boyz, Pixley, Calif. Hixson Dillan Indy-P, cow 2 yrs...................................... 3,900 (Leroy and Martha Sue Miller, Maysville, Ky.) (continued to page 83)
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Wisconsin Spring Spectacular Jersey Show
May 5, 2018, Vernon County Fairgrounds, Viroqua, Wis. Andrew VanderMeulen, Brighton, Ont., judge 114-head shown Senior and Grand Champion female—Mi Wil Gov Heidi, Shannon Kleiboeker and Valley Gem Farms, Cumberland Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion female—Discoverys Verbatim Jaguar, Lisa Demmer, Ellsworth Intermediate Champion female—Stadview Premier Loyal-ET, Marissa Roden, Henning, Minn. Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Discoverys Tequila Lynx-ET, Lisa Demmer Junior Champion female—Valley Gem Jax Bling Bling-ET, Shannon and Kimberly Wilson, Neosho, Mo. Reserve Junior Champion female—Brandenburg Impress Definite-ET, Olivia Brandenburg, Fort Atkinson Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor—Valley Gem Farm, Cumberland Class Winners
Intermediate heifer calf (12 shown) 1. Gil Bar Thunder Parker 138, Gil-Bar Farm, Janesville, best bred and owned 2. Premier Mini T of Gil Bar 140, Ryan Barlass and Corey Metcalf, Janesville 3. Birchflat Tequila Madison, Ellen and Grady Harth, Hinckley, Minn. Senior heifer calf (14 shown) 1. Valley Gem Jax Bling Bling-ET (S: Discoverys Tequila Jax, D: Mi-Wil Governer Bullwinkle), Shannon and Kimberly Wilson, Neosho, Mo., best bred and owned, jr. champ. 2. Stadview Impression Majestic, Stadview Jerseys, Litchfield, Minn. 3. K&R Colton Kassidy-ET, Randy Drinkall and Family, Rushford, Minn. Summer yearling heifer (19 shown) 1. Stadview Colton Delaney, Kolton Bohn and Rachel Visser, Litchfield, Minn., best bred and owned 2. Stadview Gentry Bella, Stadview Jerseys 3. Krahn Girls Joel Fiore, Randy Drinkall Family and Lucas Redalen, Rushford, Minn. Junior yearling heifer (11 shown) 1. Stadview Hired Gun Juniper-ET, NexGen Dairy, Eden Valley, Minn. 2. PJF Bronson Swan, Dean Alan Peterson, Viroqua, best bred and owned 3. Dolla-Bilz Come Electrify Me, Noah Bilz, Dorchester Intermediate yearling heifer (10 shown) 1. Brandenburg Impress Definite-ET (S: Rock Ella Impression-ET, D: Brandenburg Tequila Dutchess Duke), Olivia Brandenburg, Fort Atkinson, best bred and owned, res. jr. champ. 2. Riley Vindication Marla, Brock Hoskins, Coon Valley 3. Perro Validation Gypsie, Noah Bilz and Brynley Dejong, Dorchester Senior yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. Budjon-Vail HP Tequila Mona-ET, Marissa Roden, Henning, Minn. 2. Mi-Wil Colton Zuzu, Mike Wilson and Valley Gem Farms, Cumberland, best bred and owned 3. K&R Verbatim Dorothy, Randy Drinkall and Family Uncalved 2-yr.-old (6 shown) 1. MMM Tequila Grayson, Mindy Meyer, Browerville, Minn., best bred and owned 2. Discoverys Premier Emme, Kevin Krejci and Lisa Demmer, Ellendale, Minn. 3. Woodmohr Re Energize, Ellen Harth, Hinckley, Minn. Junior 2-yr.-old (10 shown) 1. Discoverys Tequila Lynx-ET (S: Tower Vue Prime
Tequila-ET, D: Demmers Furor Joyful), Lisa Demmer, Ellsworth, 1st best udder, best bred and owned, res. int. champ. 2. Mi-Wil Showdown Zarita {6}-ET, Mike Wilson and Valley Gem Farms 3. Rollingriver Baby Blue, Mikel and Dan Brasch, Brownton, Minn. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. West-Croix Roman Alice, Chris Vandyk, New Richmond, 1st best udder, best bred and owned 2. K&R Vitality Daphne, Randy Drinkall and Family 3. Rollingriver Penny, Mikel and Dan Brasch Junior 3-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Stone-Front Maverick Vicky, David Koss, Kaylee Koss and Eric Lang, Epworth, Iowa, 1st best udder 2. Schlecht Iatola Sunrise, Kari Schlecht, Balaton, Minn. 3. Nature Ridge Action Carly, Nelson Farm and Jason Steinlage, Dassel, Minn. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (7 shown) 1. Stadview Premier Loyal-ET (S: Hawarden Impuls Premier, D: Dreamcreek Furor Lilly), Marissa Roden, 1st best udder, int. champ. 2. Oat Hill Irwin Minerva, Marshland Dairy LLC, Spencer 3. Marynole Tequila Fiddle, Nelson Farm and Kourtney Meister, Dassel, Minn., best bred and owned 4-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. Discoverys Verbatim Jaguar (S: Arethusa Verbatim Response-ET, D: Demmers Furor Joyful), Lisa Demmer, 1st best udder, best bred and owned, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 2. Lost-Elm Louie Ember, Stadview Jerseys 3. Norse Star Frontrunner Makala, Norse Star Jerseys, Westby 5-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Sherona Tequila Visa, Jason Steinlage, Lawler, Iowa, 1st best udder 2. Birchflat Grandious Vickie, George Harth and Ellen Harth, Hinckley, Minn., best bred and owned Aged cow (2 shown) 1. Mi-Wil Gov Heidi (S: Griffens Governor-ET, D: Mi Wil Verdict Gisel), Shannon Kleiboeker and Valley Gem Farms, Cumberland, best udder of show, best bred and owned of show, sr. and gr. champ. Junior best three females (3 shown) 1. Valley Gem Farm 2. Stadview Jerseys Senior best three females (1 shown) 1. Valley Gem Farm
Stadview Premier Loyal-ET 1st Senior 3-yr.-old cow Intermediate Champion
Wisconsin Spring Spectacular Junior Jersey Show
Electras Evolution was named Grand Champion for Noah Bilz, Dorchester, at the Wisconsin Spring Spectacular Junior Jersey Show on May 5, 2018. Lolands Tequila Margaretia, exhibited by Allison Foster, Portage, was named Reserve Grand Champion and Best Bred and Owned of Show. Andrew VanderMeulen, Brighton, Ont., judged the 39 Registered Jerseys shown in Viroqua, Wis. Class Winners
Intermediate heifer calf (6 shown) Birchflat Tequila Madison, Ellen Harth, Hinckley, Minn. Best bred and owned—I Rainbow Wildcat Vanna, Anna Cornell, Richland Center, 4th in class Senior heifer calf (4 shown) Smokin Hot Joel Lepage, Austin T. Nauman, Norwalk, best bred and owned Summer yearling heifer (6 shown) Stadview Colton Delaney (S: Chilli Action Colton-ET, D: Elginvue Tequila Daphne), Rachel Visser, Litchfield, Minn., res. jr. champ. Best bred and owned—Birchflat Showdown Diva, Ellen Harth, 4th in class Junior yearling heifer (5 shown) Dolla-Bilz Come Electrify Me, Noah Bilz, Dorchester, best bred and owned Intermediate yearling heifer (7 shown) Brandenburg Impress Definite-ET (S: Rock Ella Impression-ET, D: Brandenburg Tequla Dutchess Duke), Olivia Brandenburg, Fort Atkinson, best bred and owned, jr. champ. Uncalved 2-yr.-old (1 shown) Woodmohr Re Energize, Ellen Harth Jr. 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Lolands Tequila Margaretia (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Minnie Trumpet Full of Moxie), Allison Foster, Portage, best bred and owned, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. Sr. 3-yr.-old cow (4 shown) Van Dell Thor 182, Lauren Henningfield, Cross Plains 4-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Electras Evolution-ET (S: Hollylane R Response-ET, D: Extreme Electra), Noah Bilz, sr. and gr. champ. 5-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Birchflat Grandious Vickie, Ellen Harth Best bred and owned—Brandenburg Region Kash, Olivia Brandenburg, 2nd in class Aged cow (1 shown) Lindahl Hired Gun Carly, Isabelle Lindahl, Lindstrom, Minn. Junior Showmanship (6 shown) Ana Mikkelson, Stoughton Intermediate Showmanship (4 shown) Rachel Visser, Hutchinson, Minn. Senior Showmanship (5 shown) Lauren Henningfield, Cross Plains
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California Spring Jersey Show • April 19, 2018, Tulare, Calif. • Chad Ryan, Fond Du Lac, Wis., judge • 96-head shown • Sr. and Gr. Champ. female—KashIn Plus Jamie {6}, Rancho Teresita Dairy, Tulare • Res. Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. female—Daven Fame Lenna, L&L Pries, Modesto • Int. Champ. female—River Valley Excitation Flawless-ET, Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, Ore. • Res. Int. Champ. female—Jars of Clay Citation Elsa VI, Rancho Teresita Dairy • Jr. Champ. female—Fire-Lake Joel Mona Lisa, Gianna Fernandes, Tipton • Res. Jr. Champ. female—Exels Tequila Drifter 3882, Hank Van Exel and Brain Bauer, Lodi • Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor—Rancho Teresita Dairy and Misty Meadow Dairy Class Winners
Intermediate heifer calf (6 shown) 1. Pacific Edge Party Like Rockstar, Joey Rocha, Tillamook, Ore. 2. Silveira Showdown 423, Natalie Silveira, Hilmar Senior heifer calf (15 shown) 1. Exels Barfly Jessa 4156, Jennifer Van Exel, Lodi 2. Exels Barfly Dazzler 4144, Hank Van Exel, Lodi Summer yearling heifer (9 shown) 1. Fire-Lake Joel Mona Lisa (S: Guimo Joel-ET, D: Fire-Lake LM Top Maralee-ET), Gianna Fernandes, Tipton, jr. champ. 2. Exels Andreas Dixie 4001, Hank Van Exel Junior yearling heifer (8 shown) 1. Exels Tequila Drifter 3882 (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Exels Action Dutchess 2740-ET), Hank Van Exel and Brian Bauer, Lodi, res. jr. champ. 2. Pacific Edge Coltons Promise, Joey Rocha Winter yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. SVHeaths Colton Judith, Casey, Chloe and Chase Vander Eyk, Tipton
Ohio Spring Classic Sale (continued from page 78) Scenic View Saxon Alympian-P-ET, cow 2 yrs.............. 3,600 (Leroy and Martha Sue Miller) Clear View Jerseys LLC, Orient, Ohio Sugar & Spice GC Chance-ET, heifer calf 5 mos........ 3,600 (Riggs and Stiles Inc.) W. Phil Gordon/Gordon Farms, Syracuse, Ind. Schulte Bros Elegant Tequila-ET, heifer calf 8 mos..... 3,600 (Mitch Schulte, Blairstown, Iowa) Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams, McConnelsville, Ohio Elliotts Premier Reanna-ET, open yearling 13 mos..... 3,500 (Ernie Kueffner, Terri Packard and Mike and Linda Hellenbrand, Boonsboro, Md.) Trent Wingert, Kent, Ill. Entourage Colton Squirt Gun-ET, open yearling 14 mos. ............................................................................... 3,250 (Entourage LLC, Gaithersburg, Md.) Moon Valley Farm Limited, Fair Grove, Mo. HB S&O Tequila Mirna, bred heifer 23 mos................. 3,200 (Ted S. Renner, Dalton, Ohio) Jake and Kathy Jodrey, Winchester, Ohio Heaths Hired Gun Rumour, heifer calf 8 mos.............. 3,100 (Michael Heath, Westminster, Md.)
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Kash-In Plus Jamie {6} 1st 5-yr.-old cow Senior and Grand Champion
River Valley Excitation Flawless-ET 1st Senior 2-yr.-old cow Intermediate Champion
Jars of Clay Citation Elsa VI 1st Junior 3-yr.-old cow Reserve Intermediate Champion
SVHeaths Colton Judith 1st Winter yearling heifer
2. Xanadu Top Prize Surreal, Rancho Teresita Dairy, Tulare Senior yearling heifer (6 shown) 1. Carly-O Tequila Always {4}-ET, Carly Olufs, Petaluma 2. Kash-Up Ringman 50267-ET, Rancho Teresita Dairy Junior 2-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. JX Kash-In Genominator 49133 {4}, Rancho Teresita Dairy 2. Arethusa Colton Kendra, Brent L. Rocha, Tillamook, Ore. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (11 shown) 1. River Valley Excitation Flawless-ET (S: Bridon Excitation, D: Mi-San 2 Verbatim Effortless), Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, Ore., int. champ. 2. Pacific Edge Million Fabulious {6}, Brent L. Rocha Futurity (4 shown) 1. Fire-Lake Premier Meg, Hannah Sanders, Hilmar 2. Hawarden Jedi Zinnia, KJ Jerseys, Ken Melvold adn Joann Evans, Fresno Junior 3-yr.-old cow (7 shown) 1. Jars of Clay Citation Elsa VI-ET (S: BW Citation A-ET, D: Ahlem Country Ella 16710), Rancho Teresita Dairy, res. int. champ. 2. Billings Impression Backstage-ET, Rancho Teresita
Dairy Senior 3-yr.-old cow (7 shown) 1. Exels Applejack Joker 3101, Madison Van Exel, Lodi 2. Fire-Lake Premier Meg, Hannah Sanders 4-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Daven Fame Lenna (S: Lencrest Premier Fame, D: Lorivake OT Jeminy), L&L Pires, Modesto, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 2. Page-Crest Victory Jewelz, Frank and Carol Borba and Frank and Diane Borba, Escalon 5-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Kash-In Plus Jamie {6} (S: Sweetie Plus Iatolas Bold {5}, D: Region Janie), Rancho Teresita Dairy, sr. and gr. champ. 2. Pacific Edge Dominican Macki, Joe Rocha and R & R Dairy, Tillamook, Ore. Aged cow (3 shown) 1. BW Hired Gun Jeanne W983, Brentwood Farms, Orland 2. Pleasant Valley Vaden Barb, Hannah Sanders Junior best three females (4 shown) 1. Exel’s Jerseys, Lodi 2. Pacific Edge, Tillamook, Ore. Senior best three females (2 shown) 1. Rancho Teresita Dairy
Diley Jerseys, Canal Wnchstr, Ohio Norse Star Joel 5187, bred heifer 25 mos................... 3,000 (Devin Prokop, Crossbrook Jerseys and MD Pride Jerseys, Middleburgh, N.Y.) Evergreen Dairy, Antigo, Wis. Elliotts Torpedo Cleopatra-ET, open yearling 20 mos..3,000 (Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, Boonsboro, Md.) Sand Creek Dairy LLC, Hastings, Mich. JX Pine-Tree Priapus Aleve 1616 {4}-ET, heifer calf 9 mos. ............................................................................... 3,000 (Matthew Steiner)
Sam Strawser, Mifflintown, Pa. Crossbrook Colton Natalia-ET, bred heifer 17 mos...... 3,000 (Devin N. Prokop, Middleburgh, N.Y.) Harbaugh Jacob, Logan and Madison, Marion, Wis. Entourage-LC Kalm Down-ET, heifer calf 5 mos......... 2,800 (Entourage LLR, Jefferson, Md.) Jodrey James and Sherry and Family, Winchester, Ohio Schulte Bros Future Lady-ET, heifer calf 11 mos......... 2,800 (Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte) Kyle Natzke, Fond Du Lac, Wis. Ufashion Tequila Anna, heifer calf 2 mos..................... 2,500 (Todd Unkefer, Columbiana, Ohio)
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Wisconsin Spring Jersey Show
• April 27, 2018, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis. • Perry Phend, Osseo, Wis., judge • 85-head shown • Sr. and Gr. Champ. female— Edgebrook Tequila Madison, MilkSource Genetics, Kaukauna • Res. Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. female—Schulte Bros Tequila Shot-ET, Budjon Farms, Peter Vail and David Jordan, Lomira • Int. Champ. female—Maker Applejack Get Over It, Peter Vail and Budjon Farms, Lomira • Res. Int. Champ. female—LostElm Tequila Secret, Jason Luttropp, Berlin • Jr. Champ. female—Pfaffsway Showdown Glisten-ET, Larissa and Olivia Pfaff, Alma Center • Res. Jr. Champ. female— MilkSource Premier Boston, Tristan Hans Ostrum • Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor—Woodmohr Jerseys, Bloomer
Edgebrook Tequila Madison-ET 1st 5-yr.-old cow Senior and Grand Champion
Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion
Maker Applejack Get Over It 1st Senior 2-yr.-old cow Intermediate Champion
Lost-Elm Tequila Secret 1st Junior 3-yr.-old cow Reserve Intermediate Champion
Wisconsin Spring Junior Jersey Show
Class Winners
Intermediate heifer calf (3 shown) 1. Empires Barnabas No-Return, Nathan Donnay adn Austin Smith, Glencoe, Minn., best bred and owned 2. Big-Time Shutout Showtime, Matt Linehan, River Falls Senior heifer calf (10 shown) 1. Rollingriver Bombet {6}, Katie Nolting, Waukon, Iowa 2. Leachland Kisses K, Crystal Siemers-Peterman and Sherry Siemers, Newton Best bred and owned —Marshlands Casino Addiction, Marshland Dairy LLC, Spencer, 3rd in class Summer yearling heifer (15 shown) 1. Entourage-LC Tequila Kalypso-ET, Grant Vosters, Freedom 2. Miss Roman Secret, Eric Lang, Jason Steinlage adn Yarrabee Cows LLC, Brooklyn, Iowa, best bred and owned Junior yearling heifer (9 shown) 1. MilkSource Premier Boston (S: Hawarden Impuls Premier, D: M-Signature Tina Maries BordeauxET), Tristen Hans Ostrum, Kaukauna, best bred and owned, res. jr. champ. 2. Lost-Elm Tequila Jezabell, Jason Luttropp, Berlin Intermediate yearling heifer (11 shown) 1. Lost-Elm Tequila Mystey, Jason Luttropp, best bred and owned 2. Budjon-Vail HP Tequila Malia-ET, Peter Vail and Budjon Farms, Lomira Senior yearling heifer (9 shown) 1. Pfaffsway Showdown Glisten (S: River Valley Spice Showdown, D: Pfaffs Prairie Tequila Gracious), Larissa adn Olivia Pfaff, Alma Center, best bred and owned, jr. champ. 2. Arethusa Colton Vice-ET, Peter Vail and Budjon Farms Uncalved 2-yr.-old (3 shown) 1. Day-Kel Reviresco Martini, Ashley A. Oberreich, Plymouth, best bred and owned 2. MA Brown JS Pleadthe5th-ET, Danielle Brown, Dodgeville Junior 2-yr.-old (5 shown) 1. Lost-Elm Topeka Trisha, Jason Luttropp, 1st best udder, best bred and owned 2. Lost-Elm Tequila Citrus, Jason Luttropp Senior 2-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Maker Applejack Get Over It (S: Steinhauers Iatola Applejack, D: Rock Ella Vivitar Greta), Peter Vail adn Budjon Farms, 1st best udder, int. champ. 2. Lost-Elm TBone Lightening, Jason Luttropp, best bred and owned Junior 3-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Lost-Elm Tequila Secret (S: Tower Vue Prime
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Schulte Bros Tequila Shot-ET 2nd 5-yr.-old cow
Lost-Elm Topeka Trisha 1st Junior 2-yr.-old cow Tequila-ET, D: Lost-Elm Eclipes Stepheni), Jason Luttropp, 1st best udder, best bred and owned, res. int. champ. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Oat Hill Irwin Minerva, Marshland Dairy LLC, 1st best udder 4-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Woodmohr Pree Destiny-ET, Woodmohr Jerseys, Bloomer, 1st best udder, best bred and owned of show 2. Electras Evolution-ET, Noah Bilz, Dorchester 5-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Edgebrook Tequila Madison-ET (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Edgebrook Stylemaster Merlot), MilkSource Genetics, Kaukauna, sr. and gr. champ. 2. Schulte Bros Tequila Shot-ET (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Mi Wil Deluxe Gorgeous), Budjon Farms, Peter Vail and David Jordan, Lomira, best udder of show, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. Best bred and owned—Woodmohr La-Belle, Woodmohr Jersyes, 4th in class Aged cow (2 shown) 1. Woodmohr Dear Fever-ET, Woodmohr Jerseys,1st best udder, best bred and owned Lifetime production cow (2 shown) 1. Woodmohr Prime Destiny-ET, Woodmohr Jerseys, 1st best udder, best bred and owned Junior best three females (2 shown) 1. Woodmohr Jerseys Dam and daughter (2 shown) 1. Woodmohr Jerseys Produce of Dam (1 shown) 1. Noah Bilz
The Wisconsin Spring Junior Jersey Show was held on April 27, 2018, at the Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis. Judge Perry Phend, Osseo, Wis., placed the 27 Registered Jerseys. Noah Bilz, Dorchester, exhibited the Grand Champion of the show. His first place four-year-old, Electras EvolutionET, took home the champion banner. Big Time Tequila Makes Me Social, the second place four-year-old, was named Reserve Grand Champion for Olivia Bowers, Marion. In the heifer show, Judge Phend selected the first-place junior yearling, MilkSource Premier Boston, as Junior Champion. She was exhibited by Tristen Hans Ostrom of Kaukauna. The winning senior calf, Entourage-LC Tequila Kalypso-ET, was named Reserve Junior Champion for her owner Grant Vosters, Freedom.
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New Series High-Seller for Massachusetts Calf Sale
The Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Calf Sale has a new series high-seller—Dreamroad Balin Cheezit. The fancy-pedigreed senior calf was struck off for $10,100 at this year’s event on March 24 at the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, Mass. “Cheezit” was one of 23 Jerseys that sold through the venue for an average of $1,833.70. Also auctioned were Ayrshires, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein and Milking Shorthorn lots for an overall sale average of $1,636 on 64 lots. Number
Sale Analysis
3 Bred heifers 1 Open yearling 19 Heifer calves 23 Lots Median price
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$6,625 1,500 34,050
$1,833.70 $1,300.00
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Sale Management: Massachusetts 4-H Dairy Committee Auctioneer: Jack Lomeo Jr.
Emerson Ginger, Adams Center, N.Y., was the victorious bidder on the highselling “Cheezit,” who is sired by Ahlem Balin-ET, GJPI +99, and backed by three Page 86
Dreamroad Balin Cheezit became the series high-seller for the Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Calf Sale when she was struck off for $10,100. She was purchased by Emerson Ginger, center, and consigned by Rebecca Ferry, on his left. Also pictured are Flip and Sue Ferry, back right, members of the Ginger family, Jeffrey and Brenna, flanking “Cheezit,” and Clara and Adele, front, and Katelyn Poitras, representing the sale staff, left.
Excellent-94% dams. She has a maternal sister that is appraised Excellent-93% and a pair that are Very Good-88%. Their dam, Dreamroad ZBW Iatola Cracker-ET, sired by SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, GJPI +22, was Grand Champion of the New York State Fair in 2013. She has 17,980 lbs. milk, 1,013 lbs. fat and 684 lbs. protein at 4-2. The next dam, Dreamroad Golden Crackle, has a
best record of 6-0 305 25,520 4.6% 1,176 3.4% 866 60DCR. She has five Excellent and two Very Good maternal sisters. Another member of the cow family, Dreamroad TBone Clumsy, Excellent-95%, was Supreme Champion of the 2017 Kentucky State Fair. “Cheezit” was consigned by Rebecca Ferry, Johnstown, N.Y. Emily Laverne Wilson, Turlock, Calif., purchased the second high-seller, Jemi Fizz Graceful-ET, for $3,100. The fullaged senior calf is sired by J-Kay Tequila Fizz, GJPI -71, and out of Sheer Grace, an Excellent-95% daughter of Giprat Belles By Whom-ET, JPI -66, with 18,000 lbs. milk, 776 lbs. fat and 647 lbs. protein at 6-7. “Graceful’s” grandam is the highlydecorated Premonition Grace, EX 95-2E (CAN). She was Reserve Grand Champion of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in 2004. She was named All-Canadian as a Senior Three-Year-Old and a Five-Year-Old, Reserve All-Canadian as a Mature Cow and Honorable Mention All-Canadian as a Four-Year-Old. She has a pair of records over 22,600 lbs. milk, 920 lbs. fat and 790 lbs. protein and earned a seven-star brood (continued to page 88)
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Junior Awards Available
Throughout the year, awards for shows and production and judging contests are provided by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) at events specifically for Jersey juniors. For junior shows at county, district and state levels, the AJCA will provide ribbons for the first, second and third place animals, plus a Grand Champion rosette. In addition to the rosette, a special award is provided for the Grand Champion at state fairs and AJCA-designated regional shows. Awards are also provided for showmanship contests exclusively for Jersey juniors. Awards must be requested annually. Contact the AJCA Director of Development at 614/322-4456, at least two weeks in advance of the event. Regretfully, requests made within two weeks of the show date cannot be filled.
Final Payments for 2018 Futurity Due September 20 The 65th National Jersey Jug Futurity will be held on Sunday, November 4, in Louisville, Ky., during The All American Jersey weekend. The cows participating in the oldest and richest class for dairy cows in the world, were nominated as calves in 2015 and will compete this November for the prestigious honor of National Jersey Jug Futurity winner. The final nomination fee of $35.00 must be sent attention to the National Jersey Jug Futurity, 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068, and be postmarked by September 20, 2018. For more information contact Vickie White at 614.322.4452 or vwhite@usjersey.com. Nominations are due for the 2021 Futurity by December 31, 2018. It costs only $60.00 to complete the nomination procedure for the National Jersey Jug Futurity. Every animal that shows earns at least that amount in premiums.
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cow award from Jersey Canada in 2014. Her third dam, Special Mary, is an Excellent-90% daughter of Title Special, JPI -163. “Graceful” was consigned by Jeffrey and Michele Reasner, Newburg, Pa. The Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Calf Sale raises funds for the state 4-H dairy program, which sponsors conferences, conventions and judging and dairy bowl contests. This year’s event was the 14th of the series. Sales $2,000 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Emerson Ginger, Adams Center, N.Y. Dreamroad Balin Cheezit, heifer calf 6 mos.............. $10,100 (Rebecca Ferry, Johnstown, N.Y.) Emily Laverne Wilson, Turlock, Calif. Jemi Fizz Graceful-ET, heifer calf 3 mos........................ 3,100 (Jeffrey and Michele Reasner, Newburg, Pa.) Craig Dotson, Williamburg, Ohio SC Showdown Vera-ET, heifer calf 9 mos...................... 2,600 (Matt Senecal and Brad Cullen, Litchfield, Conn.) Jacob Welch, Harpursville, N.Y. Lillys Lane HG Dandelion, bred heifer 2 yrs.................. 2,500 (Zachary Tarryk, Dayville, Conn.) Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, Vt. Tierneys Fizz Lemonade, bred heifer 17 mos. ............. 2,300 (Tierney Farm, Malone, N.Y.) Bristol Card, Billerica, Mass. Topline Showdown Flirt Alert, heifer calf 3 mos. ........... 2,300 (Randi and Scott Fisher, Pittsfield, N.H.) Trevor Bigelow, Willsboro, N.Y. Springboard Premier Vera, heifer calf 6 mos. ............... 2,000 (Clark Woodmansee and Sweet Grass Creamery, Preston, Conn.)
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Outline History of Jerseys and the American Jersey Cattle Association 1851 First dairy cow registered in America, a Jersey, Lily No. 1, born. 1853 First recorded butter test of Jersey cow (Flora 113, 511 lbs., 2 oz. in 50 weeks). 1868 The American Jersey Cattle Club organized, the first national dairy registration organization in the United States. 1869 First Annual Meeting held April 5 at the Astor House, New York City. George Waring E. Waring, Jr. appointed first paid Secretary. Membership fee increased to $50.00. 1870 First formal Constitution of the Club adopted. 1871 Volume 1 of the Herd Register published. 1872 First Scale of Points for evaluating type adopted. On butter test in 1878, Jersey Belle Registration fees to of Scituate 7827 produces 708 lbs. members are $1.00 and to butter. non-members, $2.00. 1875 Membership fee increased to $100.00. 1877 First issue of the Monthly Bulletin published to discuss “matters relating strictly to Jerseys … and butter-dairying.” Transfers Tormentor 3353 is imported in 1878. of ownership received by Half of the herd tested at the 1893 the Club are published. World’s Columbian Exposition was 1880 The AJCC incorporated descended from him. April 19, 1880 under a charter granted by special act of the General Assembly of New York. Permanent offices established in New York City at No. 3 John St. 1882 Thomas J. Hand appointed second Secretary. Club office moved to larger quarters at No. 49 Cedar St., New York City. Hand
1883 By-Laws require applicant for registration to be owner of the animal at postmark date of application. Jersey Bulletin established as a privately owned publication. 1884 Revised Constitution takes effect and first Board of 12 directors elected. Club office moved to larger quarters at No. 1 Broadway, New York City. Official seven-day churn tests adopted. 1887 F. W. Wicks appointed third Secretary. “Registered Jersey cattle” defined as cattle recorded in the Herd Register. 1888 First volume of ButterTests of Registered Jersey Cows published by the Club. 1892 J. J. Hemingway employed as fourth Secretary. Club office moved to a purchased building at No. 8 W. 17th St., New York City. Appropriation for competitive test at World’s Columbian Exposition set at $15,000. First 1,000-lb. churned butterfat record made (Signal’s Lily Flagg 31035). 1893 In competition open to all dairy breeds at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, the Jersey herd won first prize for economy of production by a large margin. Jersey herd was also first in amount of milk produced, first in amount of butter, first in amount of cheese, required less milk to make a pound of butter or a pound of cheese, and made the highest quality butter and cheese. 1903 Register of Merit (ROM) testing established and adopts the Babcock test to
Landseer’s Fancy 2876 is first to produce more than 900 lbs. butter on test in 1886.
Signal’s Lily Flagg 30135
Brown Bessie 74997 was the high cow of all breeds for greatest net profit at the 1893 Chicago exposition.
Champion Flying Fox 61441 sells for $7,500 in 1902. All North American Jersey-born A.I. sires trace to him (Journal of Dairy Science, 2018).
determine fat content. 1904 In the Dairy Cow Demonstration at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, the Jersey was pronounced “the most economical producer of milk for all purposes of dairying.” Total cost for the three months of the test was $24,389.84. 1906 The first National Dairy Show held in the Coliseum in Chicago. Champions were the bull Emanon 52299 and cow Rachel Benton 138276. 1910 R. M. Gow appointed fifth Secretary of the Club. 1911 Medal awards established in the ROM Gow test program. 1912 Club moved to a newly erected building at 324 W. 23rd St., New York City. Total cost of land and buildings was $111,482.66. Annual meeting held at Hotel Chelsea near the new office. The use of registered Jersey bulls was recommended for grade herds. 1917 Club organizes Jersey Calf Clubs to encourage interest of boys and girls in the Jersey breed. Advertising and promotional efforts are American-bred Financial Sensation emphasized by Board of 153793 is escorted by police across Directors to spur growth. Fifth Avenue in New York City to the 1918 At the 50th Annual Waldorf-Astoria banquet hall during the 1919 Milk and Dairy Farm Meeting, registrations Exposition. were 44,887, highest in history, and 35,884 transfers of ownership recorded. Through 93 volumes of the Herd Register, 543,500 animals had been registered. Register of Merit program enrolled 2,829 cows in Imp. Sybil’s Gamboge 174663 sold 358 herds. First 1,000-lb. for a world record price of $65,000 in the 1919 Edmond Butler Sale. fat ROM record (Sophie’s Agnes 296759). 1920 The President’s Cup, an annual Register of Merit award, established.
1922 Jersey claims the title of World’s Champion Long Distance Producer (Sophie’s 19th of Hood Farm 189748, 123,103 lbs. milk, 7,038 lbs. fat). 1925 Sculptor Gozo Kawamura creates the Seal of The American Jersey Cattle Club in bas relief of Jersey head encircled by motto, Omnis Pecuniæ Pecus Fundamentum (The herd is the foundation of all wealth). 1926 Lewis W. Morley appointed sixth Secretary of the Club. 1927 The Jersey Creamline milk program established and label copyrighted. 1928 More cattle registered than in any Morley previous year (73,909). First milk champion recognized (Abigail of Hillside 457241, 23,677 lbs.). Herd Improvement Registry (HIR) testing program adopted. 1929 Rule went into effect January 1 requiring the tattooing of all Jerseys before registration. 1932 Type classification program initiated, as are Tested Sire ratings and Publicity photo shows Ann Superior Sire awards. Dreaming Dewdrop 1000000 with children of Mr. and Mrs. M. Y. 1933 Female registration Henson, Fayetteville, Ark. number 1000000 issued. Member fees for registration extended to 4-H and vocational calf club members. 1935 Tested Dam program established. USDA Farm Bulletin 1441 published, finding that Jersey was 42% of the dairy cow population, followed by Holstein at 40%. 1939 Star Bull program adopted. Extended pedigree service established. You’ll Do Lobelia 998632 chosen as first Elsie by the Borden’s Company. You’ll Do Lobelia 998632 1941 By-law amendment for selective registration of bulls approved by members. Ton of Gold
award adopted in HIR. 1942 The Victory Bull Campaign results in 1,000 Registered Jersey bulls being donated by AJCC members to American farmers (picture, column left bottom). Average Welcome Volunteer 399447 was the highest rating Tested Sire in history production of cows on in 1946. HIR test was 407 lbs. butterfat and 7,292 lbs. milk (8,215 records, 282 herds). Tested Sire, Tested Dam, and Star Bull programs converted to report production records on 305-day, 2x milking mature equivalent basis. Professor A. C. Dahlberg, Cornell University, presents “A Challenge to the Jersey Breed” proposing that the Club adopt a program for registering productionqualified grades of Jersey breeding after being inspected for type. 1943 J. C. Nisbet appointed seventh Secretary Nisbet of the Club. 1944 The Sale of Stars held in Columbus, Ohio, 52 cows from 51 herds donated with proceeds of $73,100 designated
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Loretta D. 141708 was the best cow of any breed in economic production of butterfat and of milk for all purposes of dairying in the 1904 St. Louis Exposition.
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for purchase of a building site for new Club headquarters. Master Breeder Award adopted. Club headquarters moved from New York City to rented building at 107 N. 6th St. in Columbus, Ohio. Debut of the All American Jersey Show and Junior Jersey Exposition. The Sale of Stars is established as an annual national consignment sale, eventually to be renamed The All American Sale. More cattle registered (86,395) and transferred (61,565) than in any previous year. Floyd Johnston appointed as eighth Executive Secretary. Record number of 19,474 cows are classified. Research Department created and cooperative projects undertaken. Johnston Jersey is first cow of any breed in America to produce more than 10,000 lbs. fat in a lifetime
(Silken Lady’s Ruby of F. 919141), and also first to produce three consecutive records of 1,000 lbs. fat (Opal Crystal Lady 1386634). 1950 Members cast 1,670 votes for the construction of Opal Crystal Lady 1386634 a new office building on the site owned by the Club in Columbus. The herd of E. S. Brigham of Vermont averages 11,703 lbs. milk and 616 lbs. fat to become the first herd of 100 or more cows, of any breed, to average more than 600 lbs. on official test.
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1951 Club office moved on November 8 to newly erected building at 1521 E. Broad St., Columbus. 1952 Executive Secretary is authorized to determine what arrangements would be necessary with the Oregon and Washington Jersey Cattle Clubs for the Club to take over the All-Jersey Milk Program on a national basis. 1953 More cattle registered than in any previous year (87,682). The AJCC launches Jersey Journal on October 5; yardsticks to be applied to each piece of copy and each issue are: Will this help Jersey breeders make a better living with their cows? Will this attract new buyers to the breed? Will this promote Jerseys? 1954 Distinguished Service Award adopted. 1955 The All-Jersey® Milk Program goes national. 1956 J. F. Cavanaugh appointed ninth Executive Secretary. The second donation sale staged in a twelve-year Cavanaugh period, the All-American Sale of Starlets, raises $11,101.79 for expanded youth program. 1957 Incorporation of National All-Jersey. At the 89th Annual Meeting, J. F. Cavanaugh presents “The Program” consisting of four points: Sell the dairy industry on the value of Jersey milk. Dramatize the efficiency of Jersey cows. Increase the production average of Jersey cows. Glamorize Jerseys. 1958 For the first time since before the war, the HIR program average exceeds 400 lbs. fat (403 lbs. fat, 7,558 lbs. milk).
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More animals were inspected on the type classification program than in any previous year (38,645). First 25,000lb. milk record (Marlu Milady 1726368). The All American Jersey Show and Marlu Milady 1726368 Sale is revived after sevenyear hiatus, with the first AJCC-managed National Jersey Jug Futurity staged the following year. Dairy Herd Improvement Registry (DHIR) adopted to recognize electronically processed DHIA records as official. All-Jersey® trademark sales expand to 28 states. Monthly sales reach 23,000,000 million pounds. Breed average production increases to 8,049 lbs. milk and 427 lbs. fat. Secret Signal Observer 553236 National All-Jersey Inc. enters A.I. in September, 1959. receives Parents’ Magazine Commendation Seal of Approval, a landmark achievement for the product of the Jersey cow. The 5,000 Heifers for Jersey Promotion project begins, with proceeds from donated heifers used to promote growth of the All-Jersey® program and expand field service. Production gains continue. DHIR program Welcome High Lawn Torono 497574 herds average 8,778 lbs. was the highest rating Century Sire milk and 460 lbs. fat; HIR as of 1962 with 1,519 progeny. cows average 9,054 lbs. milk and 480 lbs. fat. Joint AJCC-NAJ field service program of 12 full-time area representatives is launched. All-Jersey® sales grow 15% over previous year. Average selling price of registered Jersey cows, $361.66, is highest in the 95-year history of the Club. DHIR program enrollment increases (18,418 cows, 430 herds), as does production (9,038 lbs. milk, 474 lbs. fat). Registration, classification and testing records converted to electronic data processing equipment. Official breed production average is 9,272 lbs. milk and 483 lbs. fat (24,750 cows). DHIR program established as the single system of official testing, ROM and HIR programs are discontinued. Sales First registration certificate printed under the All-Jersey® electronically in 1966.
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trademark increase 13%, producer shipments up 10%. However, few new accounts added because of the shortage of Jersey milk needed to service accounts already signed to membership. Vaucluse Sleeping Surville sells for Moratorium on penalty $56,000, a record for an Americanbred bull, in the 1967 All American fees for registering Sale. USDA Plus Proven, he sired over-age animals brings 7,902 registered progeny. in 64,960 registrations, largest number in eight years. All-Jersey® Milk Program continues to be a stimulus for Jersey cattle sales. Over 5,600 Jerseys were moved into herds producing for the All-Jersey® program. AJCC Research Foundation created as 501(c)(3) charitable trust sponsoring scientific research. First 1,500-lb. fat record (Victory S.C. Welcome Fan 2443935). The Trademarks Sable Fashion In 100 years, 3,363,426 2443937 produces 29,320 lbs. milk animals are registered and 1,550 lbs. fat to become National Milk and Fat Champion and win the by the Club. USDA 1969 President’s Cup. Predicted Difference sire evaluations, which also introduced repeatability, implemented. AJCC Centennial Annual Meeting held in conjunction with the sixth International Conference of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau and The All American Show & Sale. The All American Sale averages $4,198.21, highest ever recorded for a Milestones Generator 602658 Jersey sale. entered A.I. service in 1969. His first USDA proof was PD +1,064M For first time, DHIR and +37F and stayed above that lactation average reaches level until his death in April 1975. 500 lbs. fat (9,914 lbs. He ranks ninth for total registered milk, 501 lbs. fat). Jersey progeny in AJCA history (17,859). Marketing Service formed as subsidiary of National All-Jersey Inc. and the next year manages the National Heifer, Pot O’Gold, and All American sales. For first time, DHIR lactation average reaches Marlu Milestone 563805 wins Jersey 10,000 lbs. milk. For the Journal Great Bull Contest (1971). first time, All-Jersey® milk sales are not stated in the Annual Report. Commentary focuses on signals from a changing business and calls
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for higher minimum standards. With the property fully appreciated and staff numbering 100 persons less than in 1951, the building at 1521 E. Broad Street is sold and office Classified Excellent-96% when moved to rented building selected as National Grand at 2105-J S. Hamilton Rd., Champion (1974), Generators Topsy became first cow to achieve final Columbus. score of Excellent-97% (1980). Registrations for year were 33,104, lowest of modern era. An abnormality program was established. By-Laws were amended by membership to provide for a Genetic Recovery program effective January 1, 1975. Registered Jerseys sold at auction for the highest average in history, Basil Lucy Minnie Pansy 2653612 $727.49. Three millionth Jersey female recorded. A total of 50,209 registration applications received for the year, 39,707 processed. First 30,000-lb. milk record (Basil Lucy Minnie Pansy 2653612), and new Sunny King Berna 2288966 all-breed, all-time lifetime champion (Sunny King Berna 2288966). DHIR lactation average sets record at 11,003 lbs. milk and 540 lbs. fat. Equity Project launched to advocate for componentbased milk pricing and higher minimum standards. Rocky Hill Favorite Deb 2922042 First multi-trait selection tool, Production Type Index (PTI), introduced. For first time, Jersey average auction price exceeds $1,000 per head ($1,026.51). Col. H. G. and Marjorie F. Wilde of High Lawn Farm are the first Jersey owners to be recognized by National Dairy Shrine as Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeders. January 1979 Jersey Journal featured Cow Performance Index an emerging sire of sons, S.S. implemented. First Quicksilver of Fallneva 693883, a son 35,000-lb. milk record of Secret Signal Observer.
(Rocky Hill Favorite Deb 2922042). 1980 Average price for registered Jerseys at public auction sets new record, $1,649.14. Registrations total 60,975, of which 11,529 are from Genetic Recovery. Linear functional type traits appraisal program replaces classification. AJCC Young Sire Program introduced. “800 in ’80” campaign results in 813 Equity Investors. Sire of sons Observer Chocolate Soldier 596832 is featured in July 1982 DHIR lactation average 1982 Jersey Journal. He, too, is a son is new record at 12,064 of Secret Signal Observer. lbs. milk and 578 lbs. fat. First 1,000-lb. protein record made (Rocky Hill Silverlining Rockal 2983052). Jersey Pride Natural Cheese program introduced. 1983 Four millionth Jersey is registered. Five bulls enrolled in Young Sire Program receive USDA summaries. All are plus. 1984 For first time, more than 40,000 cows evaluated for type. Jersey milk producers receive additional income estimated at $16 million due to Equity market development work. Jersey Pride brand cheese sales exceed 100,000 lbs. The first Jersey Directory is published. 1985 Maurice E. Core appointed tenth Executive Secretary. More cows (48,260) in more herds (756) enrolled on official test than any time in history. Core First regional young sire proving group, Dixieland Jersey Sires, Inc., organized, two more groups are set up by 1987. 1986 New record for DHIR lactation average of 13,068 lbs. milk and 616 lbs. fat. Jersey Mating Program implemented. First hearing of proposal to incorporate multiple component pricing (MCP) Greenridge FW Chief Althea-ET in a Federal Order held in 3507678 is second-high female of March in Salt Lake City. the 1987 All American Sale. Her 57 progeny included top A.I. bulls 1987 For first time, 50,000 and high-ranked PTI daughters and cows are enrolled on granddaughters. performance programs. Committee appointed to increase the AJCC Research Foundation endowment to $1 million. The largest All American Jersey Show in history is completed, with 617 head exhibited. 1988 Breed average for protein yield published for the first time (505 lbs., 47,084 records). USDA issues decision implementing multiple component pricing in the Great Basin Federal Order. NAJ states goal of MCP in all Federal
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Orders by the year 2000. Ground is broken for new AJCCNAJ office building at 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg. It is occupied in December. Club completes ten consecutive years of 50,000 or more registrations. AJCC and NAJ Boards adopt challenge of increasing protein production in relation to butterfat production. DHIR lactation average reaches 14,091 lbs. milk, A-Nine Top Brass 630622 (Observer 662 lbs. fat and 524 lbs. Chocolate Soldier x Generators protein. Enrollment in Faustine of Ogston) is featured in June 1989 Jersey Journal. He ranks performance evaluation third for total registered progeny in programs reaches 58,846 AJCA history (27,712). cows, highest in history. REGAPP software introduces paperless registration. The National Jersey Jug Futurity has its largest show ever, with 62 exhibited. Sunny Day Farm and Meri-Acres become the first Jersey herds to average over 20,000 lbs. milk per cow. Calvin Covington appointed eleventh Executive Secretary. DHIR lactation average reaches 15,231 lbs. milk, 706 Covington lbs. fat and 564 lbs. protein. More cows enrolled on performance programs than any previous year in history (60,964). The Club is reincorporated in the State of Ohio and its name changed to American Jersey Cattle Association. USDA issues recommended decision to implement MCP in five Upper Midwest Federal The eyes of the dairy world turn to Duncan Belle 3534492, Grand Orders. Champion at the Royal Winter Fair DHIR lactation average (1992, 1993), a class leader for reaches 16,029 lbs. milk, protein and high ranking genetic 736 lbs. fat and 590 lbs. evaluations, and top A.I. proven son.
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protein. REAP—bundling registration, Equity/NAJ membership, performance evaluation and type appraisal—introduced. Jersey Marketing Service sells 6,235 animals, most in its history, through Highland Magic Duncan 635862 private treaty, export, (Quicksilvers Magic of Ogston x Highland Generator O. Delores) consignment, and embryo is featured in March 1993 Jersey sales. Association hosts Journal. He is eleventh for total AJCA the 14th International registered progeny. Conference of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau. National All-Jersey work contributes to inclusion of language in the Farm Bill to enable further expansion of MCP in Federal Orders as part of FMMO market reform. Soldierboy Boomer Sooner of CJF 640211 (Briarcliffs Soldier Boy x Record average set for Biltmore Earl Bee) is featured in the All American Sale at October 1994 Jersey Journal. He $7,793.33. First cow to ranks second for total registered produce four consecutive progeny in AJCA history (27, 971). records of 30,000 lbs. milk (Sunny Day Yankee Becky 3542683). Genetic Diversity Program is introduced. Performance program enrollments exceed 75,000 cows for first time. Sunny Day Yankee Becky 3542683 Implementation of an internet-intranet data processing system delivers real-time registration service and on-demand pedigree information 24/7. Net assets of the AJCC Research Foundation reach $1 million. On March 31, USDA issues final rule applying multiple component pricing to 85% of Federal Order production, effective January 1, 2000; protein payment is to be based on true protein, replacing total protein. Base fee for registration under six months of age set at $14.00 for members, $17.00 for non-members before online filing and volume discounts. Jersey Expansion program is implemented in response Golden MBSB of Twin Haven-ET to increased use of Jersey 2868233 semen to breed non-Jersey females. First 2,000-lb. fat record (Golden MBSB of Twin Haven-ET 3868233).
2000 Neal Smith appointed twelfth Executive Secretary. DHIR lactation average exceeds 17,000-lb. mark for first time in history: 17,680 lbs. milk, 807 lbs. fat and 644 lbs. protein. First 40,000-lb. milk and 1,500-lb. protein record (Greenridge Berretta Accent 3943870). Jersey Marketing Service has first $9 million year (7,198 lots, $9,807,687). 2001 The five millionth animal is registered. Equity’s 25 years celebrated and 171 Charter Investors recognized (below). Smith Performance program cow enrollment exceeds 100,000 for the first time. JerseyMate™ is introduced.
2002 More than 70,000 animals registered, largest number in 43 years. Rules are expanded to allow use of approved tamper-evident American ID tags for registration ID. Jersey Performance Index™ (JPI™) implemented. The All American Jersey Show & Sale celebrates 50th anniversary. The All American Junior Show is the largest in history at 333 head exhibited. 2003 Breed average increases to 18,283 lbs. milk, 838 lbs. fat and 646 lbs. protein. NAAB reports Greenridge Berretta Accent 3943870 domestic sales of Jersey semen exceed 1 million units for the first time. Jersey Journal celebrates 50th anniversary of publication. 2004 Average price of Jerseys selling at public auction exceeds $2,000 for Mason Boomer Sooner Berretta {6} first time in history 651835 (Soldierboy Boomer Sooner ($2,007.26). Equity of CJF x OSB E Settler Shadow membership is 1,000 for Maggie {5}) is featured in July 2002 Jersey Journal. He has more the first time in history. registered progeny than any bull in Jersey Marketing Service AJCA history (30,384). His maternal achieves first $10 million line was recorded through Genetic year for public auction and Recovery.
private treaty sales. 2005 The 95 heifers donated to the National Heifer Sale gross $309,900, averaging $3,626.11, with proceeds to the AJCC Research Foundation and national Jersey youth programs. After 30 years, 284,302 females recorded through Genetic Recovery, 16.3% of all registrations. REAP ends first decade with record enrollment of 108,786 cows in 728 herds. Royalties paid to members of five regional young sire groups since inception tops $1 million. 2006 USDA-AIPL Productive Life evaluations show Jerseys have 183-day advantage over industry average. Jersey Performance IndexTM is revised with weights of 60% for production, 40% on fitness traits. 2007 New record for average sale price at public auction of $2,435.42. Jersey Marketing Service completes best year in history with gross sales of $13,089,073. Commercial release of 50K genotyping Norse Star Hallmark Bootie 114809878 chip. First 2,500-lb. fat record (Norse Star Hallmark Bootie 114809878) and first Jersey herd to average 30,000 lbs. milk (Mainstream Jerseys). 2008 Registrations of 94,774 establish all-time record. Performance program enrollment of 128,446 cows in 1,157 Mainstream Barkly Jubilee 112913706 herds and 77,240 cows appraised also records. First 50,000-lb. milk and 1,750-lb. protein record (Mainstream Barkly Jubilee 112913706). JerseyLink™ is introduced. Equity membership grows to record of 1,135. 2009 Registrations of 95,557 break record set previous year. Performance program enrollment grows to 131,102 cows; 83,431 scores assigned in type evaluation program. First Jersey Youth Academy conducted. Genomic evaluations become official.
2010 Registrations exceed 90,000 for a third consecutive year. NAAB reports combined domestic and export Jersey semen sales exceed 3 million units for first time in history. Fourth All Lynns Louie Valentino-ET consecutive year-over-year 116279413 (BHF-SSF Parade LouieET x D&E Paramount Violet) was gains for performance program enrollment. NAJ- released as a genomic young sire in January 2010. He is the youngest bull funded study determines in the 20 sires for AJCA registered that Cheddar cheese progeny (12,144). made from Jersey milk has a 20% lower carbon footprint compared to that made from U.S. average milk. Ratliff Price Alicia 114215765 is National Grand Champion cow for the third consecutive year, first time in All American history. 2011 Registrations of 96,174 break record established in 2009. Fundraising goal exceeded as 73 donated heifers
drive Vision Gift campaign for Jersey Youth Academy endowment. NAAB reports that domestic Jersey semen sales exceed 2 million units for first time in history. 2012 Association passes a benchmark when it registers 103,345 animals and processes 100,211 lactation records. 2013 Registrations of 112,265 set new record. Six millionth animal recorded. Lactation average sets new record at 19,278 lbs. milk, 932 lbs. fat, and 702 lbs. protein, 2,345 lbs. cheese yield. For the first time, Gains in component levels plus more than 100,000 cows genetic diversity came through Tenn scored in type appraisal Haug E Maid 3775503. One son was program. first bull to have a PTA fat of more than 100 lbs., another led the JPITM 2014 Registration record reset rankings for several summaries. at 118,235. Through 40 AJCA has recorded 1,264 direct years, 508,112 females descendants, 419 males and 845 recorded through Genetic females, eight generations deep.
Recovery, 19.5% of all registrations. Jersey Performance IndexTM is revised with weights of 58% production, 20% udder health, 11% herd life and 11% fertility. Records established for series average at National Heifer Sale ($6,555.88) and The All American Sale ($11,972.78). 2015 New records set for registrations (122,701), all performance programs enrollment (169,913 cows), REAP enrollment (164,118 cows, 986 herds) and linear type evaluation (119,545 scores). New records established for lifetime production (Mainstream Jace Shelly 113853052). Domestic semen sales exceed three million units for first time. Auction sales average of $2,691.44 is highest in history. 2016 Milestone for breed production reached of 20,139 lbs. milk with 975 lbs. fat and 737 lbs. Mainstream Jace Shelly 113853052 protein, 2,508 lbs. cheese yield, on 110,175 lactations. Genetic Recovery and Jersey Expansion programs retired and replaced by Generation Count recording system. Equity’s 40th anniversary celebrated. Domestic market share of semen sales increases to 13.0%. 2017 Registration record broken July 26, year ends with 184,957 animals recorded, the sixth consecutive year over 100,000 registrations. From 1868 to December 31, 6,598,164 animals have been recorded. New Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J record for production is CAN10206465 was top of the fourth 20,150 lbs. milk, 985 lbs. Jersey Journal Great Cow Contest (2016). National Grand Champion fat, and 743 lbs. protein, in 2004 and Supreme Champion of 2,529 lbs. cheese yield. World Dairy Expo in 2006, she is Jersey Performance one of eight cows with more than 100 AJCA registered progeny. Index™ update selects for fat and protein yield relative to milk volume and moderate body size. NAAB reports 5.1 million units of Jersey semen handled; domestic sales of 3,436,296 units are 14.6% of U.S. market share.
“In business an advantage over a competitor is a rare thing. Advantages are generally short-lived, but our advantages may live on and on because Jerseys give milk plants an advantage that can only be met with more Jerseys.”