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In this issue: Official Publication of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068–2362. Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Eastern) weekdays. Phone: 614/861-3636. Fax: 614/861-8040. Email jerseyjournal@usjersey.com. Website: http://JerseyJournal.USJersey.com.
Volume 57 • No. 4 • April 2010 • ISSN: 0021-5953
Editor: Kimberly A. Billman Assistant Editors: Tracie Hoying, Whittney Smith Senior Writer/JerseySites Coordinator: Michele Ackerman Focus on Family Farms
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23 Annual Meeting Registration 22 Annual Meeeting Schedule 37 Cedarcrest Success: Good
18 Summary of March AJCA,
38 Cheese Plant Opens Door for
39 Working Together, Playing
36 Diversifying for the Future
55 Young Sire Availability Listing
Cows, Good Service Next Generation
All American Junior Show Eligibility
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58 California Jersey Breeders 60 Indiana Jersey Breeders 56 Michigan Jersey Breeders 32 Minnesota Jersey Breeders
NAJ Board Meetings
29 Uniform Functional Type Traits Appraisal Program
Together at Owens Farms
61 Alabama National Fair Jersey Show 26 Alabama National Fair Junior Jersey Show 62 Georgia National Fair Jersey Show 64 Georgia National Fair Junior Jersey Show
52 Ohio Jersey Breeders 25 Vermont Jersey Breeders
Annual Meeting Registration
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Advertising Index
76 Advertising Rates
Spring has arrived in most parts of the country and seven-yearold Alleah Anderson, of Cumberland, Wis., is looking forward to working with her junior yearling Meadowridge Escapade Salli-ET again this year. Alleah is the daughter of Jamie and Tamala Anderson and the granddaughter of Roger and Darice Riebe, Meadowridge Jerseys, Cumberland, Wis. “Salli” was the Reserve All American Junior Heifer Calf in 2009 and Alleah and “Salli” placed first in the nine-years-and-under showmanship class at the Wisconsin State Jersey Show. Cover photo provided by the Riebe family.
20 $50,250 Directed to Jersey Research in 2010
14 Along the Jersey Road
19 Animal Recording Program Expanded, Action on “Gratitude”
17 Editorial
14 Defying the Odds 47 Eligibility Rules for 2010 All American Junior Show
10 Calendar 6
Field Service Staff
59 Jersey Jargon 6
Jersey Journal Online Rates
51 Jersey Junior Public Presentation Entries Due June 1
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46 July 1 is Deadline to Apply for 2010-2011 Scholarships
14 New Contract Advertiser
26 Junior Awards Available 14 Learning from Experience 33 Texas Juniors Win $20,000 in Scholarships
65,66 Journal Shopping Center 14 New Jersey Sites 14 New Members 10 Registration Fees 10 Type Appraisal Schedule
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Official Publication of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068–2362 614.861.3636 phone 614.322.4493 fax
To improve and promote the Jersey breed of cattle, and to increase the value of and demand for Jersey milk and for Jersey cattle. Company and Department Heads Executive Secretary: Treasurer: Development: Information Technology: Jersey Journal: Jersey Marketing Service: National All-Jersey Inc. and Herd Services: Research and Genetic Program Development:
Neal Smith, 614/322-4455 Vickie White, 614/322-4452 Cherie L. Bayer, Ph.D., 614/322-4456 Mark Chamberlain, 614/322-4479 Kimberly A. Billman, 614/322-4451 Daniel S. Bauer, 614/216-5862 Erick Metzger, 614/322-4450 Cari W. Wolfe, 614/322-4453
AJCA-NAJ Area Representatives Director of Field Services: Kristin A. Paul, 209/4025679 (mobile); 608/754-3164 (office/fax); kpaul@ usjersey.com. Wisconsin, northern California. Sara Barlass, 614/256-6502 (mobile); 315/662-7225 (fax); sbarlass@usjersey.com. Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia. David A. Burris, 209/613-9763 (mobile); 270/378-5434 (phone); 270/378-5357 (fax); dburris@usjersey.com. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, east Tennessee, Virginia. Allen J. Carter, 559/259-7825 (mobile); 951/925-0742 (phone); 951/658-2186 (fax); acarter@usjersey.com. Arizona, California, Nevada. Justin Edwards, 614/216-9727 (mobile); jedwards@ usjersey.com. Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas.
Patty Holbert, 270/205-1300 (mobile); 270/325-4352 (fax); pholbert@usjersey.com. Ohio. Leah Johnson, 614/296-3621 (mobile); ljohnson@ usjersey.com. Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota. Elizabeth Moss, 614/296-4166 (mobile); 731/697-1341 (phone); emoss@usjersey.com. Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, west Tennessee. Ron Mosser, 614/264-0142 (mobile); 260/368-7687 (fax); rmosser@usjersey.com. Indiana, and Michigan. Blake Renner, 614/361-9716 (mobile); brenner@ usjersey.com. Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming. Brenda Snow, 802/249-2659 (mobile); 802/728-3920 (phone); 802/728-5933 (fax); bsnow@usjersey.com. Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont.
Type Traits Appraisal Team Senior Appraiser: Ron Mosser, 614/264-0142, above Sara Barlass, above Mike Berry, 614/313-5818 (mobile); mberry@usjersey.com. Louie Cozzitorto, 209/765-7187 (mobile); lcozzitorto@ usjersey.com.
Justin Edwards, above Patty Holbert, above Leah Johnson, above Elizabeth Moss, above Blake Renner, above
American Jersey Cattle Association Board of Directors Officers President: David Chamberlain, 1324 Kingsley Rd., Wyoming, NY 14591-9717. Phone 585/495-9996; d3ljersey@frontiernet.net. Vice President: James VanBuskirk, 1110 W. Sigler St., Carleton, MI 48117. Phone 734/654-6544; JVBRedHot@yahoo.com. Directors Robin Denniston-Keller, 6476 N. Bergen Rd., Byron, NY 14422-9519. Phone 585/548-2299; rdenkel@aol. com. Second District. 2011. Richard A. Doran Jr., 3342 Bush River Rd., Newberry, SC 29108. Phone 803/924-1466; bushriver@aol.com. Sixth District. 2012. Ralph Frerichs, 5730 Mueller Rd., La Grange, TX 78945-4226. Phone 979/249-5405; frerichs@cvctx. com. Eighth District. 2012. William Grammer, 966 S. 15th St., Sebring, OH 44672. Phone 330/938-6798; gramjer@agristar.net. Fourth District. 2010. David Norman, 7076 Rt. 414, Liberty, PA 16930-9726.
Phone 570/324-5631; drnorman@chilitech.net. Third District. 2012. Jim Quist, 5500 W. Jensen, Fresno, CA 93706. Phone 559/485-1436. PK1JQ@hotmail.com. Twelfth District. 2011. Wesley Snow, 1601 Ferris Rd., Brookfield, VT 050360113. Phone 802/728-5291. First District. 2012. Chris Sorenson, W3995 County Road H, Pine River, WI 54965-8130. Phone 920/987-5495; csorenson000@ centurytel.net. Tenth District. 2010. Jerry Spielman, 1892 M Rd., Seneca, KS 66538. Phone 785/336-2581; spielman@nvcs.com. Ninth District. 2011. Charles Steer, 1040 Banks Levey Rd., Cottage Grove, TN 38224 Phone 731/782-3463; sunbow@wk.net. Fifth District. 2010. James VanBuskirk, see above. Seventh District. 2011. Paula Wolf, 26755 Blaine Road, Beaver, OR 97108; 503/398-5606; SilvaWolf@starband.net. Eleventh District. 2010.
National All-Jersey Inc. Board of Directors Officers President: David Endres, W9402 Hwy. K, Lodi, WI 53555. Phone 608/592-7856; jazzy@merr.com. Vice President: James S. Huffard III, 165 Huffard Lane, Crockett, VA 24323. Phone 276/686-5201. hdfjersey@ embarqmail.com. Directors Marion Barlass, 6145 E. County Rd. A, Janesville, WI 53546. Phone 608/754-1171; barlassjerseys@gmail. com. District 6. 2011. David Chamberlain, see AJCA officers. Richard A. Doran Jr., ex-officio, see AJCA David Endres, see above. District 4. 2010. Calvin Graber, 44797 281st St., Parker, SD 57053.
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Phone 605/238-5782. calgraber@yahoo.com. District 7. 2013 William Grammer, ex-officio, see AJCA. James S. Huffard III, see above. District 5. 2012. John Kokoski, 57 Comins Rd., Hadley, MA 01035. Phone 413/549-6486; jkokoski@charter.net. District 3. 2013. Norman Martin, 1820 Marolf Loop Rd., Tillamook, OR 97141 Phone 503/815-3600; martindairyllc@ embarqmail.com. District 1. 2011. Kelvin Moss, 16155 W. Glendale Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340-9522. Phone 623/935-0163; kel@msdairy. com. District 8. 2010. Mike Wickstrom, 5852 Columbus Ave., Hilmar, CA 95324-9754. Phone 209/667-9622. michaelwickstrom@ msn.com. District 2. 2013.
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ABS Global.............................................................13 Accelerated Genetics........................................16,61 Ahlem Farms..........................................................60 All-Lynn Jerseys.....................................................33 Alta Genetics/Jerseyland Sires..........................4, 47 American Jersey Cattle Association.................65,66 Ameri-Milk Jersys...................................................64 Androgenics...........................................................41 Arco Farms.............................................................51 Avi-Lanche Jerseys................................................11 Avon Road Jersey Farm........................................64 Bachelor Farms......................................................60 BBF Jerseys...........................................................24 Biltmore Farm.........................................................43 Brentwood Farms.....................................................2 Bush River Jerseys................................................68 Buttercrest Jerseys................................................54 California Jerseys.................................. 2, 11, 60, 62 Cantendo Acres.....................................................54 Carson & Bascom Jerseys....................................25 Cedarcrest Farms..................................................64 Cinnamon Ridge Dairy...........................................32 Circle S Jerseys.....................................................24 Clauss Dairy Farm.................................................60 Clover Patch Dairy.................................................54 Cloverfield Jerseys.................................................51 Cooper Farm..........................................................26 Covington Jerseys..................................................32 Crescent Farm.......................................................27 D&E Jerseys..........................................................11 Dar-Re Farm Ltd....................................................54 DeMents Jerseys...................................................41 Den-Kel Jerseys.....................................................26 Diamond S Farm....................................................41 Domino Jerseys ....................................................26 Dorado....................................................................50 Dreamroad Jerseys................................................48 Dutch Hollow Farm.................................................15 Edn-Ru Jerseys......................................................42 Elm Brook Jerseys.................................................42 Forest Glen Jerseys.................................................3 Fort Morrison Jerseys............................................28 Four Springs Jerseys.............................................42 Genex.....................................................................63 Golden Meadows Jerseys......................................62 Goodnow................................................................24 Grammer Jersey Farm...........................................54 Grazeland Jerseys Ltd...........................................54 Hallet Dairy Farm LLC...........................................64 Hapalson Jersey Farm...........................................64 Hav’s Farm.............................................................25 Heartland Jerseys, Inc. .........................................41 High Lawn Farm.....................................................50 Highland Farms, Inc...............................................24 Highland Jersey Farm............................................54
Nettle Creek Jerseys
Hi-Land Farms.......................................................26 Hilmar Jerseys.......................................................60 Holmes Farm..........................................................25 Honeysuckle Jerseys.............................................46 Huffard Dairy Farms...............................................43 Illinois Jerseys..................................................41, 47 Illinois Invitational Sale...........................................57 Iowa Jerseys..........................................................32 Irishtown Acres.......................................................42 JEMI Jerseys..........................................................43 Jersey Journal . .................................................7, 12 Jersey Young Sire Program....................................66 Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch..................................................59 Jersey Marketing Service......................... 21, 49, 57 Jordan Group, The.................................................47 Journal Shopping Center..................................65,66 JVB Red Hot Jerseys.............................................64 K&R Jerseys..........................................................41 Kenny Farm............................................................42 Lady Lane Farms...................................................44 Lawtons Jersey Farm.............................................26 Livestock Exporters Association of U.S.A..............40 Lucky Hill Jersey Farm...........................................24 Lyon Jerseys..........................................................32 M&M Dairy Farm....................................................41 Mapleline Farm......................................................24 Margandale Jersey Farm.......................................54 Martin Dairy LLC....................................................44 Mason Farm...........................................................41 McKee Jersey Farm...............................................58 Messmer Jersey Farm...........................................41 Michigan Jersey Cattle Club..................................56 Mills Jerseys...........................................................44 Minnesota Jerseys.................................................41 Molly Brook Farms.................................................24 National All-Jersey Inc............................................65 Nettle Creek Jerseys................................................8 New England Jerseys......................... 24, 25, 27, 28 New England Spring Sale......................................21 New York Jerseys................................ 15, 26, 48, 50 New York Spring Sale.............................................49 Nic-Nat Jerseys and Buckshot Jerseys.................64 Nobledale Farm......................................................42 Normandell Farms.................................................42 Northeast Kingdom Sales......................................25 Oakhaven Jerseys.................................................54 Ohio Jerseys.....................................................53,54 Ohio Spring Classic Sale.......................................53 Oomsdale Farm Inc................................................26 Oregon Jerseys........................................... 3, 40, 44 Owens Farms Inc...................................................64 Pat-Mar Jerseys.....................................................60 Pennsota Jerseys...................................................41 Pennsylvania Jerseys.......................................42, 43
Proctor’s Bel-Air Farm............................................27 Purdue Dairy Club..................................................46 Queen-Acres Farm..................................................8 Ratliff Jerseys....................................................34,35 River Valley Dairy...................................................47 Riverside-F Farms..................................................42 Rowzee Jersey Farm.............................................42 Schirm Jersey Farm...............................................54 Scotch View Farms................................................48 Scot-Lyn Jerseys....................................................54 Seacord Farm........................................................26 Select Sires, Inc........................................ 65, 66, 67 Semex..............................................................31, 65 Senn-Sational Jerseys...........................................62 Shan-Mar Jerseys..................................................42 Shenandoah Jerseys.............................................41 Silver Maple Farms................................................28 Silver Mist Farm.....................................................44 Silver Spring Farm.................................................26 Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys...............................................68 Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc..........................................54 Spring Valley Farm...................................................8 Springdale Jersey Farm.........................................25 Steinhauers Jerseys..............................................45 Stoney Hollow Jerseys...........................................42 Stornaway Jerseys.................................................48 Sturdy Built.............................................................66 Sugar Grove Jerseys.............................................41 Summit Farm..........................................................32 Sun Valley Jerseys.................................................40 Sunbow Jerseys.....................................................41 Sunset Canyon Jerseys.........................................44 Taylor Jersey Farm, Inc..........................................42 Tierney Farm Jerseys............................................48 Trans-America Genetics.........................................66 Trinity Jersey Farm...................................................8 Udder Tech Inc.......................................................51 Unkefer Dairy Farm................................................54 Valley Oaks Jerseys...............................................44 Vanderfeltz Jerseys................................................42 Waverly Farm...........................................................9 Wester Jersey Farm...............................................42 Wetumpka Farm.....................................................48 Wilsonview Dairy....................................................44 Windridge Jersey Farm..........................................42 Wisconsin Jerseys.................................... 33, 45, 64 Woodstock..............................................................44 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.
Queen-Acres Farm P.O. Box 88, Keymar, MD 21757 James & Sharon Osborn • 410/775-2420 Deborah C. Osborn • 410/775-0558 Email: littlebrowncows@hotmail.com
Embryo Transfer Services
Anthony Dalessandro, D.V.M. 4958 US 35 North Richmond, IN 47374-9712 765/935-2373
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Every effort is made to keep the calendar listings as accurate as possible. However, dates are sometimes changed or events cancelled without notice. When your association schedules an event, notify the Journal staff at least 60 days in advance by sending email to JerseyJournal@usjersey.com or phoning 614/861-3636.
Type Appraisal Schedule
POLICY: Areas will be appraised in the order listed. If you wish to appraise and do not receive an application 30 days prior to the appraisal, please request one from Appraisal Office Coordinator Lori King by telephone, 614/322-4457, or email lking@ usjersey.com. Apply online at http://www.usjersey. com/forms/appraisalapp.com. Applications can also be printed from the USJersey website at http://www. usjersey.com/forms/ttaapplication.pdf. APRIL—California and Nevada. MAY—Northern California; Indiana and Illinois; New Mexico and Western Texas; Arizona and Southern California; Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska. JUNE—Wisconsin; Oregon; Washington.
Deadlines
APR. 21—All petitions for AJCA President and Director must be filed with the Executive Secretary. APR. 25—All petitions for NAJ Director must be filed with the Executive Secretary. JUNE 30—National Jersey Jug Futurity two-year-old fees due on 2011 entries. JUNE 30—National Jersey Jug Futurity yearling fees due on 2010 entries. JULY 1—Applications for National Jersey Youth Scholarships due. AUG. 1—Deadline to register and/or transfer animals into the name of a junior exhibitor for The All American Junior Jersey Show. AUG. 17—USDA genetic evaluations released. SEPT. 20—National Jersey Jug Futurity final payments due on 2010 entries. OCT. 15—Applications due for National Jersey Jug Queen contest.
Sales
APR. 10—DEEP SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST HEIFER GROWERS SOUTH SALE, hosted by Arco Farms, Clint Collins family, Sylacauga, Ala.; 10:30 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. APR. 10—MIDWEST SPRING SPECIAL SALE, Holmstead County Fairgrounds, Rochester, Minn.; 11:30 a.m.; for more information contact Greg Nelson, 320/583-7450. APR. 12-15—SPRING TANK CLEANING SALE, online semen sale, Cedar Vale, Kan., Wheatland Ag. Inc., sale mgr., www.wheatlandag.com. APR. 17—29 th ANNUAL SUNY COBLESKILL DAIRY FASHION SALE, Cobleskill, N.Y.; 10:30 a.m.; Cattle Exchange, sale mgr.; for more information contact sale chair, Ariel Garland, 413/834-3592; selection chair, Ben Bemis, 413/563-5111, or advisor, Jon Tryon, 518/332-0458. APR. 23—WISCONSIN STATE SALE, Viroqua County Fairgrounds, Viroqua, Wis.; 7:00 p.m.; Ralph Uhe, sale mgr.; Bill Stade, auctioneer. APR. 24—59 TH NEW ENGLAND BREEDERS SPRING SALE, Addison County Fairgrounds, New Haven, Vt.; 10:30 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; Larry Kempton, auctioneer. MAY 1—BOILERMAKER HEIFER SALE, West Lafayette, Ind.; 1:00 p.m.; Purdue University Dairy Club, sale mgr. MAY 1—NEW YORK SPRING SALE, Broome City Agricultural Society,Whitney Point, N.Y.; 11:00 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey. com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. MAY 1—TENNESSEE SPRING SALE, Ag Pavilion, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; 11:00 a.m. (CST); for more information contact Neal Smith, 615/417-0759, Jack Holbrook, auctioneer. MAY 2—DERBY SHOWCASE ALL BREEDS SALE, Lake View Park, Frankfort, Ky.; 2:00 p.m.; Louisville, Jersey Parish, sale mgr.; for more information contact Jackie Branham, 502/545-0890. MAY 8—RATLIFF PROOF OF PROGRESS SALE, Fairgrounds, Garnett, Kan.; 12:00 p.m., managed
Registration Fees Effective April 1, 1999
InfoJersey.com Applications Member Non-Member
All Other Applications Member Non-Member
Under six (6) months................................................ $15.00 Applications 1-50.............................. $12.00 $14.00 Applications 51-200............................ 10.00 12.00 Applications over 200 on REGAPP....................................................... 7.00 (All figures based on calendar year) 6-12 months............................................ 17.00 20.00 19.00 12-24 months.......................................... 22.00 25.00 24.00 Over 24 months...................................... 30.00 35.00 32.00
$17.00
22.00 27.00 37.00
Dead Animals May Be Registered For A Fee of $5.00 Duplicate or Corrected Certificates Will Be Issued For A Fee of $5.00
Transfer Fees Effective January 1, 2008 REAP Herds Non-REAP Herds Regular transfer filed within 60 days of sale date..............$12.00........................... $14.00 Regular transfer filed more than 60 days of sale date............................................... 17.00 Intra-Herd Transfer,...................................................................................................... 2.00 (When all living animals in one family ownership are transferred to another family member.) • Transfers among owners within the same herd REAP enrollment completed with 60 days of the date of sale will only cost $2.00 each regardless of how many animals are transferred at one time. • Herds with three years continuous REAP enrollment at the time of a whole-herd dispersal will be charged $7.00 for the sale transfers. The dispersal may occur via public auction or private treaty. Save by becoming a lifetime member of the American Jersey Cattle Association.
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by Avolnlea Genetics, 613/475-2627, Gary Estes, auctioneer. MAY 14—PROCTOR’S BEL AIR DISPERSAL, Great Barrington, Mass.; Cattle Exchange, sale mgr. MAY 15—ILLINOIS INVITATIONAL SALE, hosted by Marcoot Jersey Farm, Greenville, Ill.; 11:00 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com. MAY 31—OHIO SPRING CLASSIC SALE, Shelby County Fairgrounds, Sidney, Ohio; 11:00 a.m.; Lowell Stevens and Michael Hurst, sale chairs; Ohio Jersey Breeders, sale mgrs.; Todd Woodruff, auctioneer; Russell Gammon, pedigrees; ljstevens63@yahoo.com. JUNE 26—53rd NATIONAL HEIFER SALE, Forest Glen Jerseys, Dayton, Ore.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. JULY 10—RED CARPET SPECTACULAR SALE, RJ Farms, Robert and April Jarrell and Family, Corbyville, Ont.; contact the family for more information at 613/969-1479. JULY 17—NORTH CAROLINA POT OF GOLD SALE, hosted by Biltmore Farms, Asheville, N.C.; North Carolina Jersey Breeders Association, sale mgr. SEPT. 11—INDIANA STATE SALE, hosted at the farm of Tony Fuentes, Berne, Ind. SEPT. 16—TOP TEN SALE, National Dairy Cattle Congress, Waterloo, Iowa; 11:00 a.m.; Burton and Associates and Nabholz Farm, sale mgrs. SEPT. 28—TOP OF THE WORLD SALE, Madison, Wis., 7:00 p.m.; Jersey Marketing Serivice, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. NOV. 6—53rd POT O’GOLD SALE, Newmarket Hall, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 4:30 p.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com. NOV. 7—THE 57th ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SALE, West Hall B, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 5:00 p.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com.
Meetings and Expositions
APR. 12-13—MID-SOUTH RUMINANT NUTRITION CONFERENCE, Hilton Arlington, Arlington, Texas; for more information contact Dr. Ellen Jordan at e-jordan2@tamu.edu. APR. 17-19— TRI-STATE DAIRY NUTRITION CONFERENCE. Grand Wayne Center, Fort Wayne, Ind.; for more information visit http://tristatedairy. osu.edu/. APR. 23—NEW ENGLAND JERSEY BREEDERS BANQUET, Middlebury Inn, Middlebury, Vt.; 7:00 p.m. APR. 23-24—PENNSYLVANIA JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING, Ramanda Inn, State College, Pa. M AY 1 1 - 1 4 — 1 9 T H A D S A D I S C O V E R CONFERENCE ON Key Issues in the Sustainability of the Dairy Industry, Sponsored by the American Dair y Science Association, Brown County Inn, Nashville, Ind., for more information visit http://www.adsa.org/discover. MAY 30-JUNE 9—WORLD JERSEY CATTLE BUREAU ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING AND TOUR, Albania. JUNE 19—INDIANA JERSEY CLUB SUMMER PICNIC, at the farm of Josh and Jenny Gordon, Warsaw, Ind. JUNE 22—AJCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DoubleTree Hotel and Executive Center Portland-Lloyd Center, Portland, Ore. JUNE 23—NAJ BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DoubleTree Hotel and Executive Center Portland-Lloyd Center, Portland, Ore. JUNE 23-27—ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC., DoubleTree Hotel and Executive Center Portland-Lloyd Center, (continued to page 32)
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Heidi Jo Metzger was born on February 9, 2010, to Dana and Kari Metzger, Multi-Rose Jerseys, Iowa. She weighed 8 lbs. and was 19 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Marvin and Joleen Metzger, also of Multi-Rose Jerseys. Heidi is the couple’s third child and was welcomed home by big brothers Jeremy, 3½, and Daniel, 2. Mark Hoewischer of Starwischer Jerseys, Mechanicsburg, Ohio, was recently named treasurer of the American Dair y Association Mideast Dair y Promotion Board. Producers of the dairy promotion checkoff program serving Ohio and West Virginia met in February to determine their 2010 officers. The American Dairy Association Mideast is one of the 18 local affiliates of Dairy Management Inc., the joint venture between the United Dairy Industry Association and National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. Four Jersey breeders were recent recipients of the National Dairy Herd I n f o r m a t i o n A s s o c iation (DHIA) scholarship. Tyler Lee Boyd, Parrotsville, Tenn.; Logan Horst, Chambersburg, Pa.; Tera Koebel, Three Oaks, Mich.; and Hannah Wentworth, Quarryville, Pa. were among the 25 selected to receive a $500 scholarship. This is the second year the National DHIA has presented scholarships to high school seniors and college students that are family members or employees of a herd on DHI test, a family member of a DHI employee, or an employee of a DHI affiliate. Applicants are evaluated on scholastic achievement and leadership in
New JerseySites The following breeder has launched a new website on the JerseySites link on the USJersey home page. You can find them directly at: •Spring Valley Jersey Farm, We s t m i n s t e r, M d . , a t h t t p : / / springvalley.usjersey.com. Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n o n JerseySites, contact Journal staff at 614/322-4470. Page 14
A Hearty Welcome To These New AJCA Members Nathan Audet, Bridport, Vt. Kelsey Baumann, Auburn, Ky. Allen Benson, Powers, Mich. Gary Booth, Knapp, Wis. Brooks Buchholz, Westfield, Wis. Kaye Dosemagen, Rio, Wis. Luke A. Erb, Shiocton, Wis. Adam W. Evans, Norwich, N.Y. Brian Fast, Moundridge, Kan. Teri Guevremont, Washington, Va. Phillip A. Hansen, Canby, Ore. Leo Harrison, Bellingham, Wash. Rodney Hodgson, Shawano, Wis. Leah Johnson, LaCrescent, Minn. Londa Johnson, LaCrescent, Minn. Matt Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill. Randy Kortus, Lynden, Wash. Michael Langfus, Blue Ridge, Texas Alva Lengacher, Harlan, Ind. Tom R. Lyon,Jr., Westfield, Wis. Ted J. Maines, Ladonia, Texas Will E. Manchester, Sharon Springs, N.Y. Mike Miranda, Turlock, Calif. Vanessa M. Philson, Grove City, Pa. Andrew Samuelson, Ashford, Conn. Jonathan W. Schlabach, Wooster, Ohio Stephen M. Schotthofer, Marshfield, Mo. Dawn D. Sharts, Greenwich, N.Y. Kiahnell Smith, Lumberton, Miss. Heidi Spencer, Washington, N.J. Veronica Steer, Cottage Grove, Tenn. Alan Steffens, Clermont, Iowa Mark W. Troyer, Millersburg, Ohio Justin Widrick, Lowville, N.Y. Bruce Willhite, Norwood, Mo. Michael Yoder, Apple Creek, Ohio
their schools and communities.
Learning from Experience Danielle Brown, Dodgeville, Wis., a Jersey breeder and student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison recently authored an article for the February 10, 2010, issue of Hoard’s Dairyman. In the article, Danielle shares her experiences job shadowing numerous people throughout the dairy industry. She became aware of such opportunities through her involvement in the Wisconsin Junior Holstein Youth Mentorship Program, now in its third year. She encourages all students to become involved with the program to help narrow career choices. Danielle was the William A. Russell Memorial Scholarship winner in 2008 and a participant in the inagural Jersey Youth Academy. Jersey breeder Joanna Samuleson, Circle S Farm, Ashford, Conn., was
recently a finalist for the American Farm Bureau Association’s Young Farmers and Ranchers in Agriculture award at the national conference in Seattle, Wash. Joanna raises Jersey cows that are milked at a dairy in Vermont. When not tending to her Jersey herd, Joanna works for Farm Credit East in Enfield, Conn., a bank that deals with farm economics. The position gives her a unique perspective on the agriculture business. Samuelson’s platform was based on what she said should be the top priorities for agriculture: f iscal responsibility, marketing for economic stability and an end to commodity price volatility. She said this can be achieved through traditional face-to-face interaction between farmers and consumers in addition to using new social media outlets. Jersey breeders Ron and Nicolle Wussow, Cecil, earned the award for high dollar value protein breed herd in Wisconsin. NorthStar Cooperative recently recognized its top testing customers that participated in the Dairy Herd Improvement program, honoring the Wussows. They had a rolling herd average of 21,847 lbs. milk, 1,096 lbs. fat, 742 lbs. protein and a $3,317 dollar value.
Defying the Odds
Up and coming Jersey breeder, Jared Nickel, Litchfield, Minn., was featured in the December 2009-January 2010 edition of Dairymen’s Digest. The 26-year-old farmer talked with the Digest about the trials and triumphs of starting his own dairy farm from scratch two years ago.
New Contract Advertisers The Jersey Journal welcomes the following new contract advertisers. Watch for their ads in future issues of the Jersey Journal. •Domino Farm, Accord, N.Y. For more information on becoming a contract advertiser in Jersey Journal, contact staff at 614/861-3636. Be sure to ask how your state association can benefit from Journal advertising. JERSEY JOURNAL
A Closer Look at JPITM Updates “Pound for pound, Jerseys put more money into your pocket, There’s 19% on herd life, through the Productive Life trait while taking less out.” plus the body traits in the Functional Trait Index (FTI). That’s the Jersey cow’s reputation, one which should not Udder health at 14% is a combination of direct selection for just be maintained, but improved upon. Updates to the lower Somatic Cell Score (especially important to capture Jersey Performance IndexTM approved by the AJCA Board quality premiums), plus the FTI udder traits. Lastly, 10% of Directors at its meeting, March 13-14 in Columbus, are is placed on fertility, using the trait of Daughter Pregnancy designed with those ends in mind. Rate. Traits and their relative weights in JPI2010, with changes How does the 57:43 JPITM compare to the USDA from the previous version noted in parentheses, are: 42% PTA selection indexes reviewed in the February issue? With its protein (+2%); 15% PTA ratio of 42% production fat (-5%); 12% Productive and 58% fitness, Net Life (no change); 6% Merit dollars (NM$) So m a t i c C e l l S c o re is practically a reverse (+3%); 10% Daughter image of JPI2010. Cheese Pregnancy Rate (+3%); Merit dollars (CM$) and 15% Functional is, for all intents and Trait Index (no change). purposes, identical at The new formula was 60:40. implemented for the JPITM is designed April USDA-AJCA to meet the needs of Fig. 1. Updated weights for components included in 2010 update to Jersey genetic evaluations. the vast majority of Performance IndexTM (JPI). While there’s not Jersey milk producers much space here to in the United States. delve into the details (look for that in the new “Green Book” The regional JPITM rankings for full-fat and fluid markets and upcoming Journal stories), we do want to make several will continue to be calculated and sire rankings included in key points. the Jersey Genetic Summary. JPI2010 is the outcome of the most extensive and intensive “Over time,” Dr. Pearson noted during a Board analysis of production, longevity and health data yet conference call on March 4, “we started out with virtually TM conducted for a JPI update. all our pressure on selecting Data from more than 116,000 for yield. As we have gotten Fitness without production is bankruptcy, and Jersey cows were analyzed by more accurate measures of Dr. Ronald E. Pearson, who production without fitness is probably about the same. type and the traits that have has done the R&D work for So we need to improve those simultaneously, and I been added since then, we’ve the AJCA’s breed-specific think we are in a good position to do that based on reduced our selection pressure selection indexes since 1992. for yield. The [production] this index. Long hours of study and increases for the Jersey breed Dr. Ronald E. Pearson, Virginia Tech have been very, very good. lengthy meetings with Dr. Pearson preceded the AJCA We don’t want to walk away Board’s decision to approve the recommended updates to from that. On the other hand, we don’t want some other the JPITM formula. problem being what causes a [loss of profits]. We have to The cornerstone of Jersey Performance IndexTM is to keep a balance between the FTI, SCC, Daughter Pregnancy increase lifetime net profits. With that in mind, take a look Rate and Productive Life. at the way JPI2010 puts emphasis on the “Big Four” factors “Fitness without production is bankruptcy, and that determine whether cows put money into your pocket, production without fitness is probably about the same. So and how much. we need to improve those simultaneously, and I think we are Production gets 57% of the emphasis in the new formula. in a good position to do that based on this selection index.”
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ORGANIZATION NEWS
Summary of March AJCA, NAJ Board Meetings
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he winter meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. Boards of Directors were held March 12-14, 2010, at the Concourse Hotel & Conference Center, Columbus, Ohio. The AJCA Board also met by conference call on March 25. Actions taken by the Boards are summarized below. AJCA-NAJ-AJSC Finances Unaudited financial reports through December 31, 2009, were reviewed, showing: • AJCA revenues of $2,705,983 and expenditures of $2,642,573, for net income from operations before the All American and other income and expense of $63,410; • NAJ revenues of $657,152 and expenditures of $532,435, for net income from operations before other income and expense of $124,717; and • All-Jersey Sales Corporation (Jersey Marketing Service) revenues of $278,910 and expenditures of $445,531, for net loss from operations before other income and expense of $166,621. Financial statements through February 28, 2010 were reviewed and approved, reporting net income for all companies of $214,875. The 2009 investment summary and unaudited Research, Scholarship and Special Funds summary were reviewed and approved. The market value of investments for the AJCC Research Foundation, scholarship funds and special funds on December 31 was $1,877,299. Jersey Youth Academy funds have been invested in conservative vehicles at UBS Financial Services. $50,000 from NAJ 2009 net income was appropriated for future research and development. A total of $50,250 from the AJCC Research Foundation and National All-Jersey Inc. was allocated for six research projects (see page 20 for details), plus directed research to update the Jersey Performance IndexTM formula. JPITM Formula Updated After extensive review of data analysis and recommendations developed from research findings by Dr. Ron Pearson, an updated formula for Jersey Performance IndexTM was adopted for implementation with the April 2010 genetic evaluations. Page 18
The weights for traits in JPI2010, with changes from the previous version noted in parentheses, are: 42% PTA protein (+2%); 15% PTA fat (–5%); 12% Productive Life (no change); 6% Somatic Cell Score (+3%); 10% Daughter Pregnancy Rate (+3%); and 15% Functional Trait Index (no change). Category weights are 57% production, 19% herd life, 14% udder health and 10% fertility. A detailed explanation of JPITM updates will be published in the April “Green Book.” Fees for Services Approximately April 1, the Jersey Journal will expand its services by publishing the entire magazine online. Subscription fees set for this service are: • For subscribers with U.S. billing addresses: $45 for one year, $115 for three years, and $210 for five years; • For all others: $60 for one year, $160 for three years, and $285 for five years. Current subscribers and REAP herds may add online access for an additional $15 per year. REAP herds will not have the option of substituting online access for the print subscription now included in their enrollment. A one-time, 30-day online trial will be offered at $5, with that amount credited against the subscription price if purchased during the trial period. Additional single issues will cost $10 each, providing for 90-day access to the selected issue. Effective January 1, 2010, genotyping fees were reduced by $10 to $230 per animal for REAP herd owners, and $240 for non-REAP herds. Charlene Nardone Fund The fund providing financial support for the national Jersey Queen program was named the Charlene Nardone National Jersey Queen Fund in memory of Charlene Nardone, the first National Jersey Queen and long-time AJCA-NAJ employee. Awards, Recognitions The following awards will be made during the 2010 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings, June 23-26 in Portland, Ore.: • Master Breeder: Donald S. and Elsa Sherman, Hilmar, Calif.; • Distinguished Service Award: Paul C. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.; • AJCA-NAJ Award for Meritorious Service: Joseph A. Lineweaver,
Ph.D., Radford, Va.; and • Young Jersey Breeder Awards to Grant Ahlem, Hilmar, Calif.; Nathan and Abby Cline, Decorah, Iowa; Tim and Stephanie Covington, Leon, Iowa; Roger and Kate Deters, Fremont, Mich.; Phillip A. and Christie M. Hansen, Canby, Ore.; Matt and Jenna Kilgus, Fairbury, Ill.; and Amanda Stiles Lutz, Chester, S.C. Appointments Walter Owens, Frederic, Wis., and Chris Sorenson, Pine River, Wis., were appointed to serve as co-chairs of the 54th National Heifer Sale. The sale, designated by the AJCA Board at its November meeting as an all-donation sale to benefit the national Jersey youth program and the endowment of Jersey Youth Academy, will be held June 25, 2011, in Arlington, Wis.
National All-Jersey Inc. Financial statements for 2010 to date were reviewed and approved. Equity membership on January 31 was 1,112. Equity revenue through February 28 totalled $119,407, slightly less than the same period last year. There are now 17 producer-distributors in 14 states marketing products with the All-Jersey® and Queen of Quality® marks. Jersey Marketing Service reported total sales for 2009 of $6.9 million. Public auctions were a strength. Compared to the previous year, JMS marketed an extra 300 head and managed four more auctions. To date, 16 sales have been booked for 2010. Minimum Standards, Other Initiatives The Board reviewed at length work by NAJ staff and industry developments to increase minimum standards for nonfat solids in fluid milk to California levels (8.7% for whole milk, 10.0% for 2%, 11.0% for 1% and 9.0% for skim milk). To assist staff in further developing strategy, the Board voted to retain the services of Charles Garrison through June. He is president of a public affairs firm specializing in food and ag communications and policy, based in Washington, D.C. The Board also received reports on work in Federal Order market development, and also for voluntary MCP markets. The Board voted to support H.R. 4645, introduced February 23 seeking reform of U.S.-Cuban trade policy and travel restrictions, thus facilitating agricultural JERSEY JOURNAL
Animal Recording Programs Expanded, Action on “Gratitude” The AJCA Board adopted rules for expanded recording of animals of both sexes in the Genetic Recovery Program, and for use of genomic technology to establish Jersey genetic inheritance in females enrolled in Jersey Expansion. Actions are summarized below. Detailed descriptions of the revised recording system are provided on the USJersey web site and will be distributed to active members and customers by the AJCA Herd Services department. Registry Status Change Based On SNP Tests A rule was adopted to allow use of genomic SNP technology in establishing the level of Jersey genetic inheritance as a basis for assigning registry status. The association will re-assign the registry status of J1 females as OA, when genetic inheritance is determined to be at least 75% Jersey as tested with the BovineSNP50 DNA Analysis BeadChip. As scientific advances are made to improve the confidence level of SNP technology for determining inheritance of breedspecific genes, the Board signaled that it will expand its use in AJCA identification programs. Genetic Recovery Expanded Procedures of Genetic Recovery were amended to provide for selective recording of males whose pedigrees qualify them for registry status as PR and GR, and then for continued recording of their progeny. PR-level bulls will be recorded only when parentage qualified and after genomic testing using methods approved by the AJCA Board of Directors. A male at the PR level will be recorded only when his OA dam is also genomically tested and qualified as at least 75% Jersey by approved methods. Males qualified for GR registry status and not used for artificial insemination (A.I.) must be parentage qualified by an AJCA-approved method. For bulls used for A.I. purposes, GR registry status will be assigned only after they are both parentage qualified and genomically tested using approved methods. Bulls that do not meet these requirements will be recorded by the association with UR registry status. At such time as these requirements are met, the registry status of the bull and all recorded progeny will be updated accordingly. When required by the above rule changes, testing for parentage qualification of the bull and his dam will be priced at a discounted package rate of $60. This will apply only to those bulls with birthdates through January 31, 2011. Genetic evaluations of PR and GR prefix bulls will be pubexports to Cuba. More than 30 agricultural organizations and agribusiness concerns have expressed formal support for this legislation. Next Meetings The AJCA Board will meet June 22-23 in Portland, Ore. The association’s 142nd Annual Meeting will be held Saturday, June 26. The NAJ Board will meet June 22 at the same location. The 52nd Annual Meeting will be held Friday, June 25.
lished in standard lists produced for the Jersey Genetic Summary (the “Green Book”) and other association publications. Corrections to the Registration of Oomsdale Gordo Goldie Gratitude 111224922 On February 15, 2010, at the direction of the Board of Directors, the Executive Secretary notified active members, customers and allied industry that the Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory, ARS-USDA, had identified non-Jersey DNA (breed specific SNPs) in the genomes of 15 maternal descendants of Oomsdale Gordo Goldie Gratitude 111224922. AJCA staff, with assistance from AIPL and full cooperation from the cow’s breeder and owner, Michael A. Ooms, Valatie, N.Y., immediately began a systematic discovery process to determine, to the fullest possible extent, the correct parentage of this cow. On March 14, the Board received a updated report from this investigation. Following the February 15 notification to industry, genetic material from “Gratitude” was located and submitted for genotyping. Based on the cow’s own DNA, AIPL research geneticists estimate Jersey breed inheritance of 83%. The most likely source of the non-Jersey DNA in her genome is a redcarrier Holstein bull. The sire of the cow is as yet undetermined, however, and the discovery process is continuing. Based on the current known facts, the Board directed that the pedigree of Oomsdale Gordo Goldie Gratitude 111224922 be corrected to change the sire to UR Unidentified Unknown Breed Sire, resulting in a change in her registry status to J1. It further directed that her registry status be raised from J1 to OA, based upon her own DNA genotyping test. As a consequence of this action, the registry status of “Gratitude’s” progeny are to be corrected according to rules now in force for the Genetic Recovery program. To illustrate, all daughters now have PR registry status, and maternal granddaughters have GR status. “Gratitude’s” sons that have been parentage qualified and genotyped have PR status. This includes three bulls in active A.I. service: 14JE431 PR Oomsdale Jace Grat Grieves-ET; 1JE604 PR Oomsdale Jace Gratude Gannon-ET; and 11JE885 PR Oomsdale Gratitude Country Carl-ET; and one son previously marketed as active A.I., 7JE768 PR Oomsdale Jace Gratit Garden-ET. In all, approximately 6,000 animals—male and female—recorded by the AJCA have “Gratitude” in their pedigrees. The association has updated the registry status of these animals, and is proceeding to issue replacement certificates to their owners.
To Fellow Members of the American Jersey Cattle Association: It was a great shock and concern to me when Neal Smith called with news that SNP testing had discovered a problem with “Gratitude’s” pedigree and that she was not purebred Jersey. I know that news was a shock and concern to you too. “Gratitude” was DNA typed in 2002 following AJCA rules with no problems. To try to figure out what happened and how, we have opened our records, have cooperated with the AJCA staff in every way possible, and have pursued as many leads as we can think of. But, we are still trying to figure this out. Many people have called or written to discuss this matter with me, and 99% of emails and phone calls have been supportive. I would like to thank all Jersey people and the studs for your consideration, and still welcome your call if you wish to discuss this matter with me. I support the resolution that the Board came up with.
Michael Ooms, Oomsdale Farm, 518/755-7645
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$50,250 Directed to Jersey Research in 2010
The AJCC Research Foundation, managed by the American Jersey Cattle Association, and National All-Jersey Inc. have committed a total of $50,250 to fund seven scientific investigations related to Jersey dairy cattle. Five of the projects were selected from proposals received in response to the Foundation’s annual Request for Proposals. The others are directed research to develop a genome-guided computer-based mating program for Jersey cattle, and to update the Jersey Performance IndexTM formula. Since 2000, the USJersey organizations have invested $491,890 in Jersey-specific research. Financial support for 2010 from the AJCC Research Foundation was $40,750, with the remaining $9,500 allocated by National All-Jersey Inc. Projects funded are summarized below. Influence of SARA on Milk Used for Cheesemaking It is known that milk pH and urine pH respond to changes in diet and feed intake, and milk pH is a critical factor in cheesemaking, affecting coagulation time, speed of firming and maximal firmness. The relationships are, however, not well measured or understood. This project will extend a recent finding that urine pH may serve as a practical diagnostic tool for subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA). Dr. Michael R. Murphy of the University of Illinois, Urbana, will induce SARA in mid-lactation Jersey cows, then measure effects by feed intake, milk yield, milk composition, milk stability, milk pH and urine pH. The anticipated findings are that SARA will adversely affect both urine pH and milk quality, and help assess the extent of nutritional effects on characteristics of milk used for cheesemaking. Testing Colostrum Recommendations for Jersey Calves Current recommendations for achieving passive transfer of immunity through colostrum intake are based upon studies with Holstein calves. The team of Dr. Aurora Villarroel, Oregon State University, and Dr. Gabriel Calderon, practicing veterinarian in Boardman, Ore., will undertake a field study with more than 1,200 calves to determine if that standard is correct for Jersey calves. This follows previous research establishing that Jersey colostrum has higher levels of immunoglobulins compared to Holstein colostrum, and also takes into account inherent differences in calf size and metabolism between the two breeds. The team will determine whether, based upon calf morbidity and mortality, Page 20
the concentration of IgG required for passive transfer of immunity is greater than current recommendations, thus potentially leading to new, Jersey-specific standards for colostrum management. Testing Jersey-Specific Embryo Freezing Techniques Work will continue at Dr. Sam Prien’s laboratory at Texas Tech University to improve the survival rate of frozen Jersey embryos. Prien and co-workers have determined that Jersey embryos weigh approximately 25% less than those from other breeds, which led to the discovery that Jersey embryos have much higher inner-cellular lipid (fat) content compared to other breeds. The two findings suggest that cryopreservation media need to be modified in order to safely freeze Jersey embryos. Three strains of mice, one of which has naturally higher body fat content similar to Jersey cattle, will be used to produce 1,000 embryos for testing different formulations of cryoprotectants to be developed for this study. Johne’s Disease Studies Current estimates are that at least 68% of U.S. dairy herds are infected with M. avium sp. paratuberculosis (MAP), the bacterium that causes Johne’s disease. Financial and genetic losses from this infection are significant and can be devastating to the dairy business. Dr. Eran Raizman of Purdue University will study MAP infection status in Jersey cows during late lactation or the dry period and relate this to the level of MAP bacterial shedding in their colostrum following calving. The study will determine if fecal culture and ELISA test results can be effectively used to predict shedding in cows’ colostrum, and help better understand calves’ risk of infection from colostrum ingestion. Research by Dr. Holly L. Neibergs at Washington State University has identified genetic markers that can predict resistance to MAP infections in Holstein cows. In this study, she will use genomic tools to identify gene mutations in Jersey cattle responsible for susceptibility to MAP infection. Once identified, the presence or absence of these mutations could be used to select Jersey cattle that are less susceptible to Johne’s disease. Development of Genome-Guided Mating Program Accurate and inexpensive platforms for genotyping Jersey cows and heifers are now in development, with commercial availability on the near horizon. To enable owners to fully utilize this information, the American Jersey Cattle Association is
beginning to develop value-added services useful for Jersey dairy herds of any size. Dr. Kent Weigel, University of Wisconsin-Madison, will develop and evaluate alternative strategies for genome-guided mate selection in the next generation of JerseyMate™. His analysis will utilize genotypes and phenotypes now available from over 3,200 Jerseys, including approximately 1,800 bulls with progeny test information. Key issues that will be studied include methods for computing genomic inbreeding and its cost, along with selection and weighting of chromosomes based on their effects on production, herd life, udder health and fertility traits. Projected completion of this work is late summer 2010. About the AJCC Research Foundation Founded in 1967, the AJCC Research Foundation has provided seed money for well-designed scientific investigations related to high-priority areas affecting the Jersey breed of dairy cattle: • Nutrition of high-producing Jerseys, particularly practical feeding methods to maximize production of valuable milk components; • Factors affecting management of Jersey calves; • Factors affecting yield and/or quality of products manufactured from Jersey milk; • Factors affecting economic impact of Jerseys: efficiencies, net income, longevity, and lifetime profit; • Optimizing the genetic basis for improving animal health and/or enhancing product quality; • Enhancing environmental impact associated with Jerseys; • New technologies for safe and sustainable food production from Jersey cattle; and • Feasibility of adding value to Jersey derived products through enhanced product quality, branding, etc. toward consumer acceptance. An advisory committee that includes Jersey producers, dairy and animal scientists, and allied dairy industry experts evaluates proposals. The final decision on Foundation funding is made by the Directors of the American Jersey Cattle Association. The Request for Proposals is issued each year in August, with proposals due December 1. Detailed information about the Competitive Grants Program is posted on the Foundation’s web site (www.usjersey. com/ResearchFoundation/RFtop.htm) or may be obtained from Cari W. Wolfe, Director of Research and Genetic Programs Development, at 614/322-4453. JERSEY JOURNAL
AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings Portland, Oregon Invitation
The Oregon Jersey Breeders invite you to join us in Portland, Ore., for the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., June 23-26, 2010.
General Chair: Garry Hansen Phone: 503/805-4411 Email: ladylane@web-ster.com Finance Chair: Pat Gourley Phone: 503/334-7406 Email: pgourley@windermere.com Hotel Information Headquarters is the DoubleTree Hotel Portland, 1000 NE Multnomah Street, Portland, OR 97232. Rooms are $129 for single or double. Call 503/331-4911 for reservations before May 31, 2010, and request AJCA block for convention rates. Overnight parking is $9.00 per day. Public transportation from the airport to the hotel using the TriMet is available for a nominal fee. Purchase tickets and board the TriMet near baggage claim; take the Red Line to Lloyd Center. The DoubleTree Hotel is across the street from the train station.
Annual Meeting Schedule Wednesday, June 23 1:00 p.m. Registration opens 4:00 p.m. Seminar (speaker to be announced) 6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception Childcare available through end of banquet 7:00 p.m. Young Jersey Breeders’ Recognition Banquet Thursday, June 24 6:00 a.m. Registration opens 6:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet 8:00 a.m. Tour to Tillamook, Ore., including Tillamook Cheese Factory, Martin Dairy LLC (home of Cal-Mart Jerseys), Sun Valley Jerseys and Sunset Canyon Jerseys. Box lunch provided at Cape Kiwanda. Dinner and AJCC Research Foundation Benefit Auction at Sunset Canyon Jerseys. Friday, June 25 6:30 a.m. Registration opens 6:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet 8:00 a.m. 52nd Annual Meeting of National All-Jersey Inc. 10:00 a.m. Talk Jersey judging (open to public)
11:00 a.m. Buses leave for Forest Glen Meadows Open golf outing 11:00 a.m. Optional tour to Portland’s Rose Garden and Japanese Garden, offering the best view of Mount Hood. 5:00 p.m. Talk Jersey Showcase and Awards Ceremony 5:30 p.m. Artisan Cheese Tasting and Social Childcare available through end of banquet 7:00 p.m. Jersey Breeders’ Banquet Saturday, June 26 6:00 a.m. Registration opens 6:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet 7:30 a.m. 142nd Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association 10:30 a.m. Buses leave for Desert Park Jerseys and lunch 12:30 p.m. Optional Tour for Adults: Buses leave for Oregon State University from Desert Park Jerseys 1:30 p.m. Optional Tour for Adults: Buses leave for winery tour and tasting from Desert Park Jerseys 6:00 p.m. 53rd National Heifer Sale at Forest Glen Oaks
Junior Schedule for the 2010 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings Wednesday, June 23 4:00 p.m. Jersey Youth Challenge: Genomics Lab 6:00 p.m. Evening of pizza, pool and games Thursday, June 24 8:00 a.m. Continuation of Jersey Youth Challenge, with tour to Tillamook Cheese Factory, Martin Dairy LLC (home of Cal-Mart Jerseys), Sun Valley Jerseys and Sunset Canyon Jerseys. Box lunch provided at Cape Kiwanda. Dinner at Sunset Canyon Jerseys. Friday, June 25 10:00 a.m. Judging for Talk Jersey public speaking contest
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2:00 p.m. Optional Tour to Oregon Museum of Science & Industry 5:00 p.m. Talk Jersey Showcase and Awards Ceremony 5:30 p.m. Youth social, followed by Junior Banquet and Dance
Saturday, June 26 10:30 a.m. Buses leave for Desert Park Jerseys and lunch 12:30 p.m. Buses leave for Oregon State University. Tour includes visit to OSU veterinary school, food science building and dairy farm. Presentations focus on Jersey-specific research and cheese making research being done at the university. 6:00 p.m. 53rd National Heifer Sale at Forest Glen Oaks
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Registration forms must be postmarked by June 10 to be eligible for the Early Bird Discount. Make checks payable to the Oregon Jersey Breeders Association. Mail form with payment to Christy Hansen, 12473 S. Mulino Rd., Canby OR 97013. For more information call 503/266-5904. Early Bird Rates _________________________________________________________________ ARRIVAL DATE/Time DEPARTURE DATE/Time FLYING OR DRIVING
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Sightseeing Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area is the site of the picnic lunch on Thursday. The cape is part of the Three Capes Scenic Route and one of the area’s best spots to see spectacular waves. The ocean breeze makes the cape an ideal location for hang gliding and kite flying. The optional tour to Portland’s Rose Garden and the Japanese Garden on Friday gives Jersey visitors access to the mostphotographed view of the City of Roses, with Mount Hood towering in the background. The rose garden features 10,000 plantings of 550 varieties and is an official testing site for the All-American Rose Selections (AARS).
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Walter and Sally Goodrich Myles Goodrich 76 Cowhill Rd. West Danville, VT 05873 Phone: 802/563-2579 FAX: 802/563-3170 E-mail: MBrook@together.net A REAP herd and member of New England Jersey Sires, Inc.
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Snow No Match for Vermont Jersey Breeders
The record-setting snowfall that hit the Northeast this winter and generated the new term “snowicane” did not deter Vermont Jersey breeders from traveling to Barre for the annual meeting of their state Jersey organization. The gathering at the Hilltop Restaurant on February 13, 2010, was opportunity to break from the chores imposed by the snow, catch up with friends and recognize peers. Derrick and Beverly Wright, Randolph, were honored with the Outstanding Breeder Award. The couple has been breeding Registered Jerseys all of their married life and raised four children on the farm. The herd is ranked among the top 100 herds in the nation for Jersey Performance Index (JPI) with an average JPI of +40 for the January 2010 genetic evaluations. The Distinguished Service Award was given to Tim and Janet Angell, Randolph Center, for their willingness to lend a hand at any Jersey event, from the farm show to the state sale. The Angells operate White Rock Farm, a herd of 55 milking cows enrolled on REAP. The pair is very active supporters of youth programs and served as deans for the inaugural Jersey Youth Academy this past summer. The Good Neighbor Award was given to Megan Letourneau, East Charleston. Letourneau graduated from Vermont Technical College in May 2008 and started dairying on her grandfather’s farm two months later. Her growing herd of 23 cows includes nine Registered Jerseys and a dozen crossbreds that she plans to breed to Jersey sires and bring into the herd book through the Jersey Expansion program. Letourneau also milks cows for Helenek Jerseys in West Charleston. She has been chairman of the state youth committee since 2007 and is an eager promoter and active volunteer at the Vermont State Show. The Goodrich Production Awards for milk and protein were earned by a pair of cows at Molly Brook Farm of West Danville. Molly Brook Paramount Prilly was the state’s top milk producer. The Excellent-90% daughter of Rock Ella Paramount-ET, GJPI +97, produced a 305-day record of 26,400 lbs. milk, 1,134 lbs. fat and 884 lbs. protein in her fourth lactation at 5-3. Molly Brook Fate Flume, Excellent-90%, produced the high protein record among Vermont Jerseys. She is sired by Molly Brook Gatekeeper Fate, JPI +36, and made a 4-11 record of 26,210 lbs. milk, 1,082 lbs. fat and 891 lbs. protein. Lucky Hill Farm, Danville, took home the Goodrich Production Award for fat with Lucky Hill Legion Jolly. The Excel-
lent-92% daughter of BW Legion, GJPI +84, completed a 5-0 record of 24,810 lbs. milk, 1,280 lbs. fat and 803 lbs. protein. In the junior awards program, Lewis Fox, Leicester, won the Robert J. Churchill and Family Trophy and earned the accompanying $500 scholarship. Nathaniel Brigham, St. Albans, and Claire Stanley, East Fairfield, each received a $500 scholarship from the state Jersey organization as well. Will Maxham, South Hero, placed first in the youth production contest with Mountainbrook Roman Macey. The Very Good-82% daughter of Imperial Roman of Saybrook, PA JPI -39, made a record with an m.e. of 32,836–1,419–1,157 in her second lactation. Whitney Maxham, also of South Hero, placed second with Mountain Brook R Florence, Excellent-91%, who produced a record with an m.e. of 25,876–1,315–965 on her first lactation. The meeting also provided Jersey breeders with opportunity to learn more about timely dairy industry topics. Seven months into his first term as American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) Director, Wes Snow reported that there is growing support to raise the national minimum standards of fluid milk to match those now required in California (8.75% solids-notfat and 3.5% fat for whole fluid milk). The effort, endorsed by National All-Jersey
Inc., (NAJ), is also gaining ground with milk cooperatives, including two of the region’s largest co-ops, St. Albans Cooperative Creamery and Agri-Mark. Many other small companies across the country are also implementing the increased standards on their own. Colleen Leonard of the Vermont Department of Agriculture spoke about the agency’s programs, one which is designed to keep farms operating in the state. She reported that the low milk prices of 2009 cost the state more than $2 million in revenue and illustrated how milk price impacts the entire infrastructure. AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Brenda Snow thanked Jersey breeders for their longstanding support of the national Jersey organizations. She relayed statistics from the record-setting 2009 and showed how the breed has grown over the past decade. Registrations increased 50% from 1999 to 2009; performance program enrollment grew 41%; cow appraisals increased 61%; and contributions to Project Equity gained 86%. Gains have been made because of the value of the Jersey cow. The breed is on the move, with significant interest from those who milk Holsteins. Brenda also updated Vermont Jersey breeders about the 2012 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings, which will be hosted by (continued to page 26)
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New England Jersey breeders. The event is a combined effort among all New England states and members are encouraged to become involved by volunteering to serve on a committee (fundraising, transportation, registration, hospitality and youth). Brenda invited members to attend the New England Jersey Breeders annual meeting and banquet on April 23 in Middlebury and the New England Spring Sale on April 24 at the Addison County Fairgrounds in New Haven. About 300 head are planned to be sold, including 25 high-quality milk cows. Breeders are invited to show at the Vermont State Jersey Show on September 4. Officers elected were: president, David Carmichael, Vergennes; vice president, Eric Daggett, Derby; secretary, Heather Brigham, St. Albans; and treasurer, Tom Pyle, Shoreham. Directors elected for three-year terms include David Carmichael; Eric Daggett; Wanda Emerich, Mooers, N.Y.; B. J. Hanfield, Woodstock; and Reid Richardson, Woodstock.
Alabama National Fair Junior Jersey Show
Just Waits Pacemaker Brooklyn was named Grand Champion for Carson Hubbert, Fayette, at the Alabama National Fair Junior Jersey Show on October 12, 2009. Surefire Fable was named Reserve Grand Champion for Abby Rankin, Faunsdale. James Umphrey, Gainesville, Fla, judged the 43 animals shown at the fairgrounds in Montgomery, Ala. Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (4 shown) Family Hill Moment Lila, Anna Folmar, Columbiana Intermediate heifer calf (4 shown) Walkers Desert Rose (S: Deluxes Top Leland, D: GR Walkers Daisy Rosie), Holly Higgins, Fayette, jr. champ. Senior heifer calf (9 shown) Militia Cashmere (S: Sunset Canyon RP Militia-ET, D: Shot Cashmere), Joshua Rankin, Faunsdale Summer yearling heifer (5 shown) Family Hill Jurisdiction Louise, Elliott Folmar, Columbiana Junior yearling heifer (5 shown) Legions Just Wait Brook, Carson Hubbert, Fayette Intermediate yearling heifer (3 shown) Centurion Patty, Moriah Rankin, Faunsdale Senior yearling heifer (2 shown) Matinee Whiz, Hannah Rankin, Faunsdale Junior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Jake Va, Abby Rankin, Faunsdale Senior 2-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Surefire Fable (S: BW Surefire, D: Jace Fable), Abby Rankin, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 3-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Just Waits Pacemaker Brooklyn (S: Rapid Bay Just Wait, D: Pacemakers Brass Brookie), Carson Hubbert, sr. and gr. champ. 4-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Legion Priss, Moriah Rankin 5-yr.old cow (1 shown) Jupiter Gold, Anna Griffith, Fayette Aged cow (2 shown) Aaron Karen, Moriah Rankin
Den-Kel Jerseys
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Dry cow (1 shown) Hercules Honey, Abby Rankin Beginner showmanship (7 participants) Janey Smitherman, Mathews Junior showmanship (7 participants) Amber Whittington, Hope Hull Intermediate showmanship (4 participants) Lela Hall, Montgomery Senior showmanship (7 participants) Moriah Rankin
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.
Seacord Farm 70 Milking Jerseys
Richard Seacord • 518/321-6973 Brian Seacord • 518/222-9351 32 Old Cambridge Road Greenwich, New York 12834
Oomsdale Farm, Inc. Michael and Judy Ooms Antonie and Cathy Ooms 43 Sutherland Rd., Valatie, NY 12184-9664 518/784-3515 (Home) 518/755-7645 (Cell) Email: oomsey@aol.com February Rolling Herd Average — 78.2 cows 21,051M 4.8% 1,000F 3.5% 734P Merle, Margaret, Tim, and Mike Lawton 431 Bridge St., Newark Valley, NY 13811 607/642-8169 Farm 607/341-1172 Tim
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Uniform Functional Type Traits Appraisal Program Evaluation of functional type traits in individual Jersey cows is one of the oldest, and most useful services provided by the American Jersey Cattle Association. The current program was introduced in 1980, with six primary features: • Biological traits, clearly defined, are evaluated on a linear scale. • Using a numerical scale, traits are scored from one biological extreme to the other. • Cows are scored early in their productive life in order to separate genetic from environmental effects. • All similar-age contemporaries are evaluated. • Evaluators do not know the sire of the cows being evaluated. • Registered and unregistered Jerseys are evaluated. Jersey type evaluation is not a program that “classifies” animals by comparing them to the “ideal Jersey.” Instead, it is a service that gives you unbiased information about the strengths and weaknesses of your cows. The biological traits measured are related to the economic value of a cow, and the information provided can help you make mating decisions to improve herd profitability. By utilizing the AJCA type evaluation service, you gain: 1. Objective information about cows and bulls to help you to achieve your breeding goals; and 2. Marketing value, to better promote your herd and increase sales of breeding stock.
number 1, maximum final score 89; lactation number 2, maximum of 91; lactation number 3, maximum 93; lactation number 4, maximum 94; and lactation number 5, maximum final score of 95 or higher. Note: Refer to Rules for the Functional Type Traits Appraisal Program for the procedure to assign Final Scores exceeding 95.
Trait Descriptions Stature Stature is measured as height at the hips using a scale of 1 to 80. A score of 1 indicates stature of 44”, 25 indicates 49”, 50 indicates 54”, and 80 indicates stature of 60” or greater.
Strength Strength is measured as the width and depth of chest, width of muzzle, and substance of bone, not to be influenced by body condition. Scores under 10 indicate extreme weakness; scores over 40 indicate extreme strength.
Herds are appraised every seven (7) to ten (10) months. Cows are inspected in their “working clothes” by professional appraisers who evaluate them based on how they look that day. Cows are assigned scores in two ways. First, evaluators assign linear scores to describe the biological traits of each cow. A total of 14 conformation traits, plus six supplemental traits are evaluated. Evaluators record scores using the range of 1 to 50, except for stature, which uses a scale of 1 to 80. Each of these scores describes what the individual trait looks like in a cow. For example, a score of 25 for udder depth means that the floor of the udder is 2” above the hock. Then, evaluators assign the Final Score, which reflects the degree to which the cow’s traits approach the most profitable expression. Scientific studies in the U.S. show certain linear traits can be useful predictors of survival rates and lifetime profitability in Jersey cattle. These traits are designated as high priority traits, and are dairy form, foot angle, fore udder attachment, rear udder height, rear udder width, udder cleft, udder depth, and teat placement. Evaluators focus on the high priority traits when assigning the Final Score. Final Score is not an average of the individual trait scores, but range instead from 50 to 100, according to this scale:
Dairy Form is defined as the openness and angle of rib, angularity, flatness of bone, length of neck, and any other appearance of milkiness. This appearance, and not just the absence of fleshing, is considered. Ideally, stage of lactation should not influence the dairy form score. Scores below 20 may not only reflect smooth over-conditioned cattle, but also extreme angularity that is frailty and not dairy form.
Rump Angle (pins high/low) is the degree of slope from hooks to pins when the cow is standing. A score of 1 indicates a high rump angle and a score of 50 indicates an extremely sloped rump angle. A score of 20 indicates a level rump angle, each additional five (5) points representing every one (1) inch of slope or height of pins.
90 or higher.............................Excellent 80 to 89...................................Very Good 70 to 79...................................Desirable 60 to 69...................................Acceptable 50 to 59...................................Poor
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Rump Width Rump Width is the width of hips. Scores below 15 indicate extreme narrowness in the rump and scores above 35 indicate extreme rump width.
Foot Angle Foot Angle (low/steep) is measured as the steepness of the angle of the rear foot from the hairline to 1” anterior to the hairline. A score of 1 indicates an extremely low foot angle and a score of 50 indicates an extremely steep foot angle. A score of 25 is assigned to a medium foot angle and a score of 40 to a 45° foot angle.
Rear Legs Rear Legs (posty/sickle) is a measurement of the set of hock. A score of 1 indicates extremely posty legs and a score of 50 indicates sickle hocked legs. A score of 25 indicates a slight set to the legs.
Udder Depth Udder Depth (deep/shallow) is a measure of the depth of udder floor relative to the hock. A score of 1 indicates an udder below the hock, 15 an udder at the hock, 25 an udder 2” above the hock, 35 an udder 4” above the hock, and 50 an udder 7” above the hock.
Fore Udder Attachment Fore Udder Attachment is an evaluation of the strength of attachment of the fore udder to the body wall. A score of 1 indicates a loose attachment and a score of 50 indicates a tight attachment. A score of 25 indicates a slight bulge in the fore udder.
Udder Cleft Udder Cleft is a measure of the depth of cleft of the udder between the rear teats from the base of the rear teats to the point where the halves of the udder come together. The midpoint score of 25 indicates a cleft of 1½” with an incremental change of 5 points per half-inch from the midpoint. A score of 15 indicates an udder with a ½” cleft, and 35 an udder with a 2½” cleft.
Rear Udder Height Rear Udder Height is measured as viewed from the rear, at the crease where the udder meets the leg, in relation to the midpoint between the point of hock and pins. A score of 1 indicates low rear udder height and a score of 50 indicates high rear udder height. A score of 15 is assigned to a rear udder attached at the midpoint between the point of hock and pins. An additional 5 points is added or subtracted for every inch above or below the midpoint, respectively.
Front Teat Placement Front Teat Placement (wide/close) is a measurement of the placement of the front teats on the quarter. A score of 1 indicates wide placed teats, 20 slightly wide placed teats, 30 centrally placed teats, and 50 teats that are closely placed. Front Teat Length (long/short) is the length of the front teats from the base to the end of the teat. A score of 1 indicates short teats (0”), 25 indicates intermediate teats (2½”) and 50 indicates long teats (5”).
Rear Udder Width Rear Udder Width is measured at the crease where the udder meets the leg. The midpoint score of 25 corresponds to a 7” wide rear udder, with incremental change of 5 points per inch in either direction (e.g., score of 15 indicates 5” wide rear udder, score of 35 indicates width of 9” ). Page 30
The Rules for the Functional Type Traits Appraisal Program are published on the USJersey website at http://www.usjersey. com/Programs/appraisalrules.html,or available by contacting the Appraisal Program Coordinator at 614/322-4457. Revised 2/09 JERSEY JOURNAL
Minnesota Jersey Breeders Annual Meeting
The Minnesota Jersey Cattle Association (MJCA) held their annual meeting Saturday, March 6, 2010, at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center in Wilmar, Minn., in conjunction with the All Breeds Convention. Several upcoming events give members much to look forward to, including the Midwest Spring Jersey Special taking place April 10, 2010. Along with top consignments from around the country, the sale will feature three Golden Nugget consignments for junior members to invest in and earn profits back on. The youth scholarship, youth production and Nugget awards will be presented before the start of the sale. Officer elections were held with Randy Drinkall, Rushford, being named president; Peter Gieseke, Saint James, vice president; Kari Drinkall, Rushford, secretary; and Judy Mill, Lewiston, being named treasurer. The MJCA also elected directors to serve two-year terms: Katie Olson, Atwater; Dale Smith, Hamburg; and Kathy Skiba, North Branch. The 2010 Minnesota Jersey Queen was named during the annual meeting. Amanda Mohr, daughter of John and Bonnie Mohr, Glencoe, was crowned by the current National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper, Owatonna. Stephanie was crowned as the National Jersey Queen in November in Louisville, Ky., and is the daughter of Pete and Karen Kasper.
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2009 National Jersey Queen Stephanie Kasper of Owatonna, MN, presents Peter Gieseke of St. James with the award for the top producing cow 2009. Aiding with the presentation is 2010 Minnesota Jersey Queen Amanda Mohr
During the meeting several Minnesota members were recognized for production. Winning the award for overall top Jersey Performance Index cow were Brandon and Aaron Thesing, Winona, with J35 Ridgeview Alexander J6. Thomas J. Wear, Nicollet, owned the top JPI herd with a JPI of +39. The top producing cow belonged to Peter and Amy Gieseke, St. James, with Geisekes Golden Live, Ex91%. The Golden Boy of Ferreira daughter had a record of 29,613 lbs. milk, 1,400 lbs. fat and 992 lbs. protein in 305 days with a relative dollar value of $4,580. The top production herd was awarded to Doug and Cindy Thesing, Winona, with a herd average of 21,394 lbs. milk, 913 lbs. fat and 747 lbs. protein with a relative dollar value of $3,224 on 58 cows Get your Jersey news even quicker, with online access to the Jersey Journal - only $15 a year with a current subscription!
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Portland, Ore. JUNE 25—MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC., DoubleTree Hotel and Executive Center Portland-Lloyd Center, Portland, Ore. JUNE 26—MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION, DoubleTree Hotel and Executive Center PortlandLloyd Center, Portland, Ore. JULY 17—NORTH CAROLINA AND VIRGINIA FIELD DAY, hosted by Biltmore Farms, Asheville, N.C.; 10:00 a.m. JUNE 22-26, 2011—ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC., Wisconsin, Dells, Wis.
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APR. 11—NEW YORK SPRING CARROUSEL; Syracuse, N.Y. APR. 24—WISCONSIN SPRING SPECTACULAR JERSEY SHOW, Viroqua County Fairgrounds, Viroqua, Wis.; 9:00 a.m.; for information contact Karla Peterson at karlap2008@live.com. JUNE 15—INDIANA STATE JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Richmond, Ind. JUNE 16—INDIANA STATE JERSEY SHOW, (heifers and dry cows), Richmond, Ind. JUNE 17—INDIANA STATE JERSEY SHOW, (milking classes), Richmond, Ind. JUNE 22—MIDWEST JERSEY JAMBOREE; Sibley County Fairgrounds, Arlington, Minn. S E P T. 1 7 — N AT I O N A L DA I RY C AT T L E CONGRESS 100 TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW, National Dairy Cattle Congress, Waterloo, Iowa. SEPT. 28—CENTRAL NATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, bulls and heifers; Alliant Energynh Center, Madison, Wis.; 1:00 p.m.; Kelly Barbee, Concord, N.C., judge. SEPT. 29—CENTRAL NATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, cows; Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.; 7:30 a.m.; Kelly Barbee, Concord, N.C., judge. NOV. 6—THE ALL AMERICAN JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:00 a.m. NOV. 7—NATIONAL JERSEY JUG FUTURITY, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 1:00 p.m. NOV. 8—THE ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:00 a.m.
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Texas Juniors Win $20,000 in Scholarships Two junior Jersey breeders from Texas earned $20,000 worth of scholarships from the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo in February. Mitchell Gilpin, Hico, won a scholarship in the amount of $10,000 for placing first in the dairy judging contest. Gilpin topped 385 other contestants to earn the prize and also won senior showmanship and the banner for Reserve Grand Champion of the open show with Signature Jetta. The high school sophomore is the son of Tim Gilpin, Triple M Farm, and Teresa Gilpin, both of Hico. The family enjoys showing and plans to market milk locally from its 400cow grazing dairy in about three months. Trevor King, Winnsboro, won a second $10,000 scholarship for exhibiting the Grand Champion of the junior Jersey show, On The Go Ress Carmel. The high school senior plans on attending Tarleton University next fall and majoring in agricultural communications. King is the son of Bill and Donna King, also of Winnsboro. The Kings operate a small mixed herd which is predominantly Jerseys in eastern Texas. King also received a $300 cash prize and the
Mitchell Gilpin won the dairy judging contest at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo and received a scholarship in the amount of $10,000. He is congratulated for his efforts by San Antonio Livestock Exposition executive board members, Joe Hutchinson and Joe Soules, and Raul Quiroz, the organization’s assistant vice president.
Schendel Jersey Farms Trophy for the championship from Larry Schendel of Rogue, in memory of his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Schendel. Bryn Pavlicek Stryk, Schulenburg, was also honored at the show for her winnings with Stryk Action Rose. “Rose” was named Grand Champion of the open show and Reserve Grand Champion of the junior show. The 10-year-old is in her first year of 4-H. She is the daughter of Robert and Darlene Stryk, Stryk Jersey Farm. The dairy produces and markets its own
Trevor King earned a $10,000 scholarship at the San Antonio Livestock Show, for exhibiting the Grand Champion Jersey, On The Go Ress Carmel.
Bryn Stryk showed the Grand Champion of the open show and Reserve Grand Champion of the junior show, Stryk Action Rose.
line of cheese, Strykly Texas Cheese, and won a silver award for Strykly Caraway Cheddar in the inaugural North American Regional Jersey Cheese Awards in 2009.
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BREEDER PROFILES
Diversifying for the Future Ninety-nine percent of the nearly 70,000 dairy farms across the country are family owned according to the United States Department of Agriculture. The fact is often lost on consumers, who are three or four generations removed from farming and led by popular press to believe that factory farms are putting the family farm out of business. Sure, the face of farming is changing, but a constant is the importance of family in operation of the business. In this month’s Jersey Journal, we visited four families that milk Registered Jerseys for a living to see how family impacts their businesses. The farms are located across the country and represent a variety of operations, from a small farm with 30 cows to a large farm milking more than 3,000 cows. Most have passed the farm through multiple generations and all have a desire to ensure that their Registered Jersey businesses continue through future generations. Though they are diverse, they have one thing in common—love of family and love of the Jersey cow.
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more industry involved.” After learning the basics and technologies at Cal Poly, both Grant and Vance came back to work at the dairy, but not for their father, for the herdsman Joe Monteiro. As they worked their way up the ranks, they helped implement new practices. The Ahlem family custom grows their calves; leaving the farm at birth and going to a local farm 40 miles from Hilmar, then returning at four months of age. Their heifers are now raised at Dalhart Heifer Ranch and return to Hilmar at 215 days pregnant. The Ahlems were also one of the first farms in the area to operate a rotary platform that floats on water, a concept implemented from New Zealand more than 15 years ago. The Ahlem children have brought more to the family business than a new outlook and forward thinking; their involvement has allowed Jim to branch out among more industry organizations. He is a member of the California Milk Advisory Board, the National Dairy Board and has been active with National AllJersey Inc., (NAJ) over the years serving as a board member and most recently as president. Jim finds the opportunity to serve such organizations as a true benefit, being able to see all the positive movements in the dairy industry.
im and Carol Ahlem, Hilmar, Calif., generation looks at more of the business measure their success by more than end than we did.” just milk production and components, but by the happiness of their three children. Taking the Reigns While some kids grow up on dairy Grant and Vance both attended college farms and then move down a different at Cal Poly, where they were exposed to career path, the Ahlems have stayed the a variety of different dairy operations and course and continue to work together techniques. As a student, Grant interned in the agriculture industry. Grant, 30, with the Milk Advisory Board where he and Vance, 29, both manage the family was able to travel around and learn about dairies while daughter Erin Mendes, 25, different dairy products, giving him a works for Fresno Medera Farm Credit unique perspective to apply at their home Association. “We have a very good operation,” said Jim on the choice for his family to continue operating the dairy. “It was natural, they’ve been raised with it and enjoy it.” The Ahlems cur rently operate three dairies in California; the original family farm in Hilmar, Jim Ahlem Providing for the Future Dairy, an additional farm 18 Before taking a step back, miles away in Denair, Ahlem Jim had the opportunity to Foothill Farms, and Jade The Ahlems outside the family dairy in California. James (Jim) and expand his operation to include Jerseys, a 500 head operation Carol are joined by their children, Vance, Erin and Grant. the new farm, Ahlem Foothill a mile from the home farm. Farms, which Vance manages. On the original farm, handed down to dairy, which he manages. After graduation Although happy with the production and Jim from his father in 1978, the family Vance participated in the Dairy Executive state of his original farm, Jim saw the currently milks 2,100 Registered Jersey program, a post graduate feature at Cornell chance to provide future opportunities cows. The second operation, a partnership University that provides a forum and for his family with the purchase of the between Jim, Carol, Grant and Vance, network to help producers succeed in the second farm. Had the children not been milks an additional 1,900 registered dairy industry. The different outlooks held so involved in the dairy, he would have Jersey cows. Jim is also a founder and by Grant and Vance recognize the volatility probably not taken this step. owner of the Hilmar Cheese Company, and strengths of the markets and also make “The reason I do what I do is for my the largest single-site cheesemaking significant impacts on the cheese company. kids,” said Jim. “I wouldn’t have expanded operation in the world. The Ahlems also “My boys look at things differently, they if I didn’t have anyone to pass the business have Dalhart Heifer Ranch, in which they look at the marketplace and know what’s on to.” share ownership with five other partners. going on there, giving them a broader Before the addition, Jim planned on any “You have to branch out,” said Jim of perspective for the future,” said Jim. “I expansions to their farm taking place in the family’s many ventures. “They’ve want them to be involved in more than just Texas, where they own land and operate taught me many new things, the younger the dairy, to broaden their horizons and be (continued to page 40)
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Cedarcrest Success: Good Cows, Good Service
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Founded in the Great Depression Era ne of the most recognized herds in stockholders and adopt a plan to bring It has been said that with challenge the Jersey business—Cedarcrest subsequent generations into the business. comes opportunity. Such is the case with Farms—has been owned by the Rankin When Amzi Jr. passed away, his shares Cedarcrest Farms. When the boll weevil family for eight decades. The farm in were purchased by the corporation and then destroyed Amzi and Susie Rankin’s cotton Faunsdale, Ala., has been passed through divided among the three living brothers. At crop during the Depression of 1920, the four generations of Rankins and today Joe’s death, his shares were transferred to family paid the bills by milking Jersey milks a herd of 1,250 Registered Jersey his sons, Jody and George. John is currently cows and selling their cream. Their first cows on two facilities and manages more transferring his shares to Pat and Jim as Jersey cow, Rajah Princess Beauty, was than 3,000 acres of crops and pastureland. estate gifts on an annual basis. born in 1915 and came from Bates Farm “Family is vital to survivorship of in Marion Junction, Ala. Cedarcrest Farms,” said John Rankin, son Good Product, Good Service, In 1933, the Rankins purchased a of farm founders, the late Amzi Rankin Sr. Good People small group of cows that are the nucleus and Susie Rankin. “The business is directed As with any business, long-term success of today’s Cedarcrest herd. In 1939, they by a board composed entirely of family.” in the dairy business hinges on a good bought the land that would later be called A plan is another element that has product, good service and good people. Cedarcrest Farms—1,250 acres of worn proven vital in farm survivorship beyond For Cedarcrest Farms, the good product out cotton land—and moved their herd of the first generation. The Rankin’s plan first is a herd of cattle that are bred using the 80 cows and 80 young stock to Faunsdale. included a partnership in 1945 and then a slogan, “Registered Jerseys of the Finest family corporation in 1987. Kind.” Over the years, cattle Cedarcrest Farms is now from Cedarcrest Farm have owned by John and his sons, had a tremendous impact on Pat and Jim, and his brother, the breed as sires and bull William, and Jody and George mothers. Others have served as Rankin, sons of John and foundation stock for Registered William’s late brother, Joe. Jerseys across the country. Jim operates Cedarcrest I, The bulls Favorite Saint, a herd of 725 cows milked in Sooner Centurion-ET, Duncan a double-12 parallel parlor. Chief and Lester Sambo were Jim graduated from Auburn bred by Cedarcrest Farms and U n ive r s i t y ’s C o l l eg e o f Milestones Generator was Veterinary Medicine and is developed and made available also the herd veterinarian. Members of the Rankin family at the first Cedarcrest Sale held in to Jersey breeders by the farm Jody runs Cedarcrest II, a 1999. Seated in the center from left are brothers William, Joe, John and in the late 1960s. The f ive herd of 525 cows milked in Amzi Jr. Also pictured are George, second row far left, Pat, back row bulls have a combined 41,430 an 18-stanchion California center, and Jim, back row far left. daughters registered in the walk through flat barn. George herd book of the American The young family focused on breeding tends the heifers and William manages Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and all superior cattle and improving their land. the crops. They get a hand from John and have been named Premier Sire of The All From the beginning, emphasis has been Pat’s son, Patrick, and Jim’s son, Samuel, American Jersey Show. placed on breeding sound cattle that milk wherever help is needed. Milestones Generator is one of just and have good udders and correct feet Milk is shipped to Southeast Milk Inc. seven bulls to be honored with a special and legs. in Florida. issue of the Jersey Journal in December When the Second World War ended Pat and another son, Brooks, also operate 1976 and ranks second as the breed’s in 1945 and sons Amzi Jr. and Joe Southeastern Cheese in Uniontown, Ala. most-used sire of sons behind Highland returned from military service, the family The plant creates barrel Cheddar Cheese Magic Duncan. Sooner Centurion-ET established a partnership that included using surplus milk from wherever it can and Lester Sambo were selected as two of Amzi Sr., Amzi Jr., John and Joe. In be obtained. Select Sires’ seven most influential Jersey 1958, William graduated from Auburn Cedarcrest Farms has been enrolled sires in the past four decades and honored University and joined his father and on REAP since its inception in 1995 in “The Art of Fine Breeding” contest in brothers in the partnership. After the and used registration, type appraisal, November 2008. passing of both parents, Cedarcrest Farms showing and advertising to develop a Three outstanding females developed was incorporated in 1987 with the four solid merchandising program. The farm by Cedarcrest Farms include Magic Kava brothers serving as shareholders. has been a contract advertiser with the Kay Glover, dam of “Centurion” and one Among other benefits, the incorporation Jersey Journal since the magazine was first of the Soldierboy Boomer Sooner of CJF of Cedarcrest has allowed the farm to published in 1953 and its advertisements daughters nominated to represent her sire survive the passing of two brothers, graced the inside front or back covers of in the “Art of Fine Breeding” contest; facilitate the retirement of major the publication for many years. (continued to page 41) april 2010
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Cheese Plant Opens Door for Next Generation
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ith 10 children—and 10 homegrown hired hands—the farm operated by Tim and Sandra Flory is the epitome of a family farm. The couple owns Homestead Dairy in Jamesport, Mo., with their children: Arlan, 21; Jennifer, 19; Leanne, 17; Danielle, 15; Katie, 13; Laura, 11; Wyatt, 10; Rebecca, 8; Kara, 5; and Loretta, 2. The Flory family milks 30 cows and raises an equal number of replacement heifers and registers their herd using the Golden Rule prefix. The 300-acre farm is situated in northwest Missouri in the heart of the state’s largest Amish community, a locale where family businesses thrive. “We couldn’t do what we do without family,” commented Tim. Arlan helps with farm work and crops, the older girls do all of the milking and feeding, and the younger children care for the calves, chickens and other small animals on the farm. The family added cheese making to their resume about two years ago. “The cheese plant was the easiest and best way to bring the girls into the business,” said Tim. “They would need to find employment somewhere, so it was ideal to create a place for them here and keep the family unit intact.”
silage and boost production. A skilled carpenter, Tim built the facilities on his own. Cows are milked in a single-10 parallel parlor and housed in a 45-stall freestall barn with a flush system. Golden Rule Jerseys is enrolled on REAP and has a 2009 AJCA lactation average of 18,720 lbs. milk, 840 lbs. fat and 661 lbs. protein. The herd is ranked #29 in the nation for Jersey Performance Index (JPI) with an average JPI of +57 and Predicted
Most of the bulls that are born on the Flory place are sold as herd sires to local dairy producers. This represents about 8-10 bulls each year.
Homestead Creamery The idea for cheese came from an article on Ropp Jersey Cheese in the July 2007 issue of the Jersey Journal. “The timing was perfect because we were looking for something for the girls,” Tim explained. “We had tossed around the idea of a greenhouse, but the farmstead cheese plant was a better fit.” The Flory family traveled to Normal, Ill., to see how the Ropps made cheese and then hired consultant Neville McNaughton of CheezSorce in St. Louis, Mo., to help them set up a cheese business on their farm. The New Zealand native has manufactured dairy products in both his home country and the U.S., judged many cheese contests and writes a regular column for the Cheese Reporter. McNaughton walked the family through the process of setting up the facilities and pointed them in the right direction from the onset, asking of them first and foremost, “What kind of cheese do you want to make?” “Neville inspired us to create cheese Yankee Heritage in the old world style, more like cheese The Flory family farmed in several makers did 300-400 years ago than the locations before they settled on the farm way big, industrial cheese plants make in the Show Me State. it today,” Tim explained. Tim g rew up in southeaster n Half of the dairy’s milk is used to Pennsylvania and spent a great deal of produce about 2,500 lbs. of farmstead time on dairies owned by his friends’ The Flory family produces 2,500 lbs. of farmstead cheese each month. The balance of the cheese every month in gouda-style wheels and ages families. He purchased his f irst the product from 60 days to one year on wooden milk will be shipped until the business Registered Jersey at the Pennsylvania shelves. Cheese is sold direct to consumers through grows to the point where it all used for Pot of Gold Sale in 1979 from another the store on the farm or grocery stores in the Kansas cheese. Currently, a dozen varieties junior, Carol (Dreisbach) Greathouse, City and St. Joseph areas. are made in gouda-style wheels. In the daughter of Robert “Doc” and Helene coming months, a cloth-bound Old Dreisbach. Wilderness Max Vicki won Transmitting Abilities of +344M, +12F English Cheddar will be introduced to the the ensuing production contest and and +9P after the January 2010 genetic product lineup. Tim decided to pursue a career milking evaluations. The quality of the all-Jersey cheese is Registered Jerseys. The dairy has reduced the cost of its beginning to be recognized as Homestead Tim and Sandra married in 1985 and genetic improvement program by using Creamery earned a gold medal with Golden the couple set up shop on a dairy in sexed semen for all first services of cows Glow and a silver medal with Country Mississippi. They moved to their current and heifers. Classic in the inaugural North American farm in 1998 because they had family in “We used to have an extensive embryo Cheese Awards in 2009. the area and the method of farming more transfer program to make genetic gains, but Another bonus of diversifying is the closely resembled the way they had farmed eliminated that program about three years move helped the dairy survive a year that in Pennsylvania. With more fertile land and ago when we started using sexed semen,” put many other producers out of business. more favorable weather, the Flory family Tim said. “Since then, we have been able “We held our own this year,” Tim said. also could feed their cows alfalfa and corn to make genetic gains for less.” (continued to page 42) Page 38
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Working Together, Playing Together at Owens Farms
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or many farm families, opportunity village of Frederic itself had been founded, represents 700 cows. to work alongside kinfolk offsets with the purchase of 160 acres. As a part Cows are milked in a double-16 parallel the long hours and hard work that come time business, Wilfred brought in work parlor and housed in a curtain-sided, sandwith the business. For the Owens family horses for local farmers and often traded bedded six-row freestall barn. Dry cows of Frederic, Wis., caring for their herd of cows for the horses. He grew his dairy herd are grouped separately. Cows are fed a 1,375 Registered Jerseys also is a chance with the practice, but ended up with a very total mixed ration of haylage, corn silage, to teach their children through example and mixed bag. protein mineral, gluten feed, soybean meal instill in them a sense of responsibility to When the elder Wilfred passed away and roasted soybeans once a day. Heifers community and land. suddenly in 1936, his 17-year-old son, are raised on the farm and grouped by age Owens Farms Inc. has been passed Harold, took over operation of the farm and and breeding status. through three generations of the family its 30-cow herd. Five years later, he married and the fourth is currently working into Agnes and the couple set their focus on Cow Families Too the business. The dairy milks 700 cows and growing the farm, developing a top-notch To make genetic gains, Owens Farms has farms 1,225 acres in the northwest part of dairy herd and raising their eight children. focused on developing cow families and the state, halfway between the Twin Cities Jerseys were brought to the farm in 1941. using leading Jersey sires. Young sires are and Duluth, Minn. The other dairy breeds were phased out and used for about 35-40% of the matings. “Working together and playing The herd has been enrolled on together as a family is important REAP since the program was to us,” noted Wilfred H. Owens, first introduced and has a 2009 grandson of the farm founder and American Jersey Cattle Association the man for whom he was named. (AJCA) lactation average of 18,890 “We appreciate that farming lbs. milk, 886 lbs. fat and 702 lbs. gives us time every day to pass protein. With the January 2010 along values that matter to our genetic evaluations, the herd is family—honesty, hard work, sound ranked #58 in the nation for Jersey business decisions and respect for Performance Index (JPI) with an the opinion of others.” average JPI of +58. Twenty-seven “We also enjoy time together as members of the milking herd are a family at shows and other dairy ranked among the breed’s top 1 functions and are grateful that we ½% for JPI, including O.F. Rebel can celebrate family milestones Val, Very Good-86%, #153 on the with a large extended family.” list of the Top 200 JPI Cows with Owens Farms is owned by an index of +192. Wilfred and his wife, Linda, and Three generations of the Owens family operates Owens Farms “Val” carries the Owens Farms Inc. in Frederic, Wis. Pictured are (back row) Walter, Jeff, Roger, his brothers, Walter and Roger, Steven and Wilfred, (middle row) Joyce, Jessica, Julia, Harold, prefix of O.F. on both sides of and their wives, Joyce and Kim, Linda, (front row) Brandon, Michelle, Emerson and Douglas. her pedigree and is sired by O.F. respectively. Generally speaking, Mannix Rebel-ET, one of three Wilfred oversees the crops and equipment; the herd has been all-Jersey since 1943. bulls for which the farm is known. Walter manages the cows; and Roger takes “Jerseys were the breed of choice “Rebel” and his maternal brother, O.F. care of the heifers. They receive full-time because they were the most efficient,” Barber Rocket, have sired a combined help from Wilfred and Linda’s sons, Steven Wilfred noted. “Dad always said that there 15,365 progeny registered in the AJCA and Doug, and Walter and Joyce’s sons, was more profit per acre with Jerseys.” herd book to date and more are being added Brandon and Jeff. Other children that work The Owens family understood the value every day. “Rebel” was the breed’s leading part-time on weekends, school breaks and of a registered herd so used the Genetic JPI sire for three consecutive genetic evenings are Walter and Joyce’s daughter, Recovery program when it first became evaluations beginning in May 2004 and Michelle, and Roger and Kim’s children, available in the 1970s to bring the herd from he and “Rocket” ranked second and third, Chris, Jessica and Julia. 30% registered to fully-registered. respectively, as the most-used sires of sons The breed’s efficiency has also enabled in 2005. Humble Beginnings the herd to grow internally and bring more They hail from the “Rebekah” cow In the nearly 100 years that the family members of the family into the business family, one of the leading cow families at has been farming, Owens Farms has without outside purchases. In 1960, the Owens Farms. Their dam, O.F. Berretta transitioned from a general, diversified family converted a stanchion barn into a Rebekah, Excellent-90%, was a star operation with cows, horses, hogs, turkeys double-six herringbone parlor. The herd performer herself and has transmitted her and chickens to one that specializes in grew to 100 cows by 1964 and 200 cows genes to her offspring. Her 10-year-old Registered Jerseys. by 1982. Fifteen years later, the present daughter, O.F. Mannix Rebekah-ET, Very Wilfred and Grace Owens established facilities were built and 330 cows moved Good-88%, is still in the herd and has five the farm in 1911, just eight years after the in. Herd size has grown steadily and now (continued to page 44) april 2010
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their heifer ranch with extended family. Due to land availability and a tighter regulatory system in Calif., the Ahlems did not plan on ever expanding in their home state, but when the right situation presented itself it was too good to pass up. “We have an option in Texas, but that’s for my boys to decide later on. It’s not for me,” said Jim of future development opportunities. With the Ahlem Foothill Farms purchased, the younger generation questioned the importance of registering the newly acquired herd, debating the worth of additional expenses. They quickly saw the benefit as they became more involved in the management practices and are now fully invested in the Registered Jersey business at the farm. “It has a lot to do with loyalty,” said Jim of the decision regarding the new unregistered herd. “You may not see the direct results, they’re more intangible.” Adding the importance of being involved in a group that thinks alike and has the same values, Jim says it was just the “right thing to do.” When the dairy was purchased, none of the cows were registered, so the entire herd was brought up through the Genetic Recovery program. The Ahlems are very
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active in NAJ and AJCA, and programs such as REAP, Jersey Mate, Equity, and all the tracking programs like Jersey Tags and Heifer Management Reports, offered by the association. All have helped with the profitability and the efficiency of management. Recognizing the Queen of Quality While the Ahlems have been very successful with their use of the association management programs, it all comes back to the breed and cow. “We’re thankful the Jersey cow steered us in this direction and provided many opportunities,” said Jim of his choice to raise Jerseys and later open the cheese operation. “We couldn’t get the local boards to recognize the value of Jersey products, so we built our own business.” By identifying a need for a special market, the Ahlems and 11 other Jersey owners, have impacted many Jersey breeders. The Hilmar Cheese Company pays producers for what their milk is worth based on how much product can be produced, adapting to the different needs and wants of not only the cheese business, but the Jersey farmer. “The Jersey breed gives us more opportunities, higher value milk and more opportunities to be successful,” said Jim. “She’s a different cow, you have to treat her and her product different.”
Jim also credits his success to the family like atmosphere of the California Jersey community. Not only are his children involved in the dairy industry, his brothers, a sister and their children also raise Jersey cattle. A group of area Jersey breeders meet regularly to share ideas and learn from each other as they navigate the ever-changing dairy industry. “Jersey people have a different management practice, they seem to think alike,” said Jim of the importance of their closeknit family and community. The different generations of Ahlems may not always think alike, but the end goal is the same for each; happiness, something regularly obtained by their lengthy history as dairy farmers.
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Boomer Belle, dam of Lester Sambo; and Generators Topsy, 1973 National Grand Champion. The Rankins include Boomer Tenellena in their group of influential cows at Cedarcrest Farms. The Excellent-92% “Sooner” daughter has four lactations—three of them over 25,000 lbs. milk—and a best record of 5-10 305 28,050 4.2% 1,173 3.6% 1,004 DHIR. Her pedigree can be traced to one of the original cows purchased in 1933. “The ‘Tenellena’ family always outmilked everything,” John noted. “It was a ‘Tenellena’ that first gave 50 lbs. milk at Cedarcrest in the 1930s and ‘Tenellena’s’ that produced the first 60 lbs. milk, 70 lbs. milk, 80 lbs. milk and 90 lbs. milk.” Good service is another motto by which Cedarcrest lives. “When selling cattle, a trade is not a good trade if it is not good for buyer and seller,” John remarked. “Be willing to sell the good ones and back up what you sell.” The family hosted three sales at Cedarcrest Farms in 1999, 2001 and 2004 and sold nearly 800 Cedarcrest-bred females to Jersey breeders across the country. Cedarcrest Farms has also been a routine consignor to high-visibility Jersey sales, including the Kentucky National Jersey Sale and The All American Jersey Sale. The Rankins have sold many cattle privately as well. Among them is Duncan Belle, one of the breed’s most influential females. Jersey breeders voted her winner
of the Jersey Journal Great Cow Contest in 2000 and Purina Mills chose her to represent the Jersey breed on their “Dairy Breeds of North America” poster. Duncan Belle and her daughter, Boomer Belle, were the only dam and daughter pair selected to represent their sires in the “Art of Fine Breeding” contest. Duncan Belle was sold to Lorne, Wilma and Marvin Ella, Rock Ella Jerseys, Stirling, Ont., in 1991. She was Grand Champion of the Central National Jersey Show and Reserve Grand Champion of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in 1991 and then named Grand Champion of the Royal the next two years. Duncan Belle was also Reserve Grand Champion of The All American Jersey Show in 1993. She was EX-3E in Canada and made a class leader record of 21,029 lbs. milk, 1,162 lbs. fat and 888 lbs. protein as a six-year-old. Her greatest impact on the breed has been through her sons and grandsons. She is included in the pedigree of more than 120,000 animals registered in the AJCA
herd book. Many of these have been sired by her sons, Duncan Chief, Rock Ella Remake-ET, Rock Ella Paramount-ET, Rock Ella Perimiter-ET, Giprat Belles Jade-ET and Rapid Bay Ressurection-ET, and her grandson, Lester Sambo. The influence of Cedarcrest Farms breeding was honored in 1980 when the national Jersey organization named Mrs. A. G. Rankin and Sons recipient of its Master Breeder award. “We have always believed in hard work, honesty and fairness,” noted John. “The Jersey cow has enabled us to raise and educate our families and be what we hope have been good citizens in our community and church.” The Jersey industry has been the benefactor of the Rankin family’s commitment to service. Amzi Rankin Jr. was president of both the AJCA and National All-Jersey Inc. and received the national Jersey organization’s Distinguished Service Award in 1973. As well, Pat Rankin served both organizations as director.
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“Had we not been in the cheese business, we’d have been behind the eight-ball.” Community Nostalgia About 80% of the dairy’s cheese is sold at the farm store to tourists and other members of the Jamesport community. The balance is sold in grocery stores in the greater Kansas City and St. Joseph areas. “Tourism is a tremendous boost for business,” noted Tim. “We have had customers from all across the world visit the farm in the past two years.”
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The business brings consumers directly to the farm and in contact with the Flory family and their cows every day. “Though they often ask questions about the ‘naturalness’ of the product and how it is handled, the whole family notion of our business overshadows everything else,” he summed. “They love seeing the family working together and are captivated by the fact that our children are working right alongside us in this business.” Visitors also appreciate that they can walk on the farm where their food is produced, see the cows and watch cheese being made, Tim noted.
“We can tell them exactly what the cattle are being fed and what is going into the cheese they eat. “A visit to Homestead Dairy and Creamery gives our customers the chance to follow the path of their food from our fields to their dining table.”
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records—four of them over 21,000 lbs. milk. She is ranked among the top 1½% for JPI with a JPI of +138, as is her Very Good-86% granddaughter, O.F. Impuls Rebecca, with a JPI of +186. The third bull, O.F. Montana Saber-ET, ranked as high as #15 on the list of Active A.I. Jersey Bulls in May 2004 and has sired more than 6,000 registered daughters to date. He is out of the well-known, O.F. Lester Ladyslipper, Excellent-94%. At The All American Jersey Show, “Ladyslipper” was Grand Champion of the junior show and Reserve Intermediate Champion of the open show in 1996. She is one of just two cows to twice be named Overall Premier Performance Cow of the open show (1996 and 1998) and also earned the inaugural honor in the junior show in 1998. Service The Owens family also believes strongly in community service and involvement. Wilfred was an AJCA Director from 1995-2001 and he and other members of the family have been longtime 4-H leaders and officers of several other agriculture organizations. The three brothers and their wives have
all been presented with the AJCA Young Jersey Breeder award—Wilfred and Linda in 1984; Walter and Joyce in 1989; and Roger and Kim in 1992—and Harold received the national Jersey organization’s Distinguished Service Award in 1997. Owens Farms was a regional winner for the Dairy Farm Family Award given by the University of Wisconsin Center for Dairy Profitability in 1995. Harold was named Wisconsin Jersey Breeder of the Year by the Wisconsin Jersey Breeders Association in 1972 and Walter earned the distinction in 2006. The club presented Wilfred with the Distinguished Service Award in 2001 and the award for the Wisconsin Jersey Breeder of the Year in 2009. Agnes earned the club’s first Jersey Wife of the Year award in 1984. The family has contributed to Project Equity since 1980 and has been a strong proponent of multiple component pricing. When Edelweiss Cheese became the first Midwest market to pay on the pricing system, Owens Farms delivered the first load. “We need to stick together for a fair pricing system because, like most things, a team working together gets more accomplished than a one on its own,” Wilfred noted. In addition to Equity, the family is a routine contributor to worthy causes like the AJCC Research Foundation. Owens Farms
has given gifts at the Research Builder and Leadership levels and Harold and Agnes have been recognized as Research Pioneers for their contributions to the fund. Owens Farms is a Ruby Sponsor for the fund for the 2011 AJCA-National All-Jersey (NAJ) Inc. Annual Meetings, to be hosted by Wisconsin next summer. While the rest of the world is just beginning to recognize there is value in a simple shared family dinner several nights a week, the Owens family and other farm families across the country have known this for years and understand that family values are most effectively passed when family members work alongside each other every day. As a measure of family influence, it should be noted that six of Harold and Agnes’ eight children and nine of their grandchildren have chosen careers in the dairy industry, including daughter Marion Barlass, who operates Barlass Jerseys with her husband, Bill, in Janesville, Wis., and is the NAJ Director at Large District #6.
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July 1 is Deadline to Apply for 2010-11 Scholarships
July 1, 2010, is the postmark deadline to submit applications for scholarships administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association. Awards exceeding $13,500 will be made for the 2009-10 academic year. Applicants must be a junior or life member of the American Jersey Cattle Association upon submitting their application. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) is required to apply for these scholarships. A copy of the applicant’s high school or college transcript must be included with the application form. A Russell–Malnati Scholarship for Advanced Studies of $5,000 will be awarded. Undergraduate students who have completed at least one-half of coursework credit hours required for a degree in dairy science, animal science (dairy emphasis), large animal veterinary practice, dairy production or manufacturing, or dairy product marketing, and graduate students in those program areas are eligible to apply. The William A. Russell Memorial Scholarship of $1,000 will be presented to a student who will begin a program of study at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2010. The Cedarcrest Scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student seeking a degree in large animal veterinary practice, dairy production, dairy manufacturing, or dairy product marketing. The V. L. Peterson Scholarship ($1,000) and Paul Jackson Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) will be awarded to students who have completed at least one year of college or university work. Also to be awarded is a $1,500 Bob Toole Jersey Youth Award. Residents of Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia who are at least high school graduates, but not older than 36 years of age as of January 1, are eligible to apply for the Reuben R. Cowles Jersey Youth Award. Applicants must state whether the award money will be used for to support their education or to fund a trip to the All American Jersey Show and Sale, the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings or other Jersey educational activities. The value of this award is variable; the 2009 award was $1,000. A $1,500 Jack C. Nisbet Scholarship will also be presented to a eligible nominee for the 2009 National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest. Complete instructions and applications are posted on the USJersey website under the “Jersey Youth and Student Projects” heading. Applications may also be requested from the AJCA Development Department by calling 614/322-4456. Page 46
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Eligibility Rules for 2010 All American Junior Jersey Show The All American Junior Jersey Show is scheduled for Saturday, November 6, 2010, in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition, Louisville, Ky. Its purpose is to teach the fundamentals of good dairy husbandry, to emphasize production and quality, to stress the breeding of better Jerseys, to aid in the development of a nationwide dairy program, to demonstrate the finer points of showmanship and exhibition and to provide for the boys and girls doing junior dairy work, a fitting climax to each year’s efforts. The following rules were approved by the AJCA Board of Directors upon recommendation of the All American Planning Committees. Junior Jersey owners should read these carefully and take appropriate action now to ensure that they are eligible to exhibit in the 2010 show. Rule 1, Exhibitors. Exhibitors must be no younger than nine (9) and no older than 20 years of age as of January 1, 2010. U.S. residents must be members (junior or lifetime) of the American Jersey Cattle Association. Rule 2, Entries. Animals must be registered in the Herd Register of the American Jersey Cattle Association (i.e., have GR or HR status) or have registry status of 75% or greater with Jersey Canada. The exhibitor must be listed as Recorded Owner on the registration certificate, either (1) as the sole owner or (2) by his/her name in joint ownership. If the joint ownership includes more than one eligible exhibitor, one of them must be declared as the exhibitor during check-in. Animals must be registered and/or transferred to meet one of the above ownership requirements on or before August 1, 2010. The recording date is the postmark date and will be considered the date of registration and/ or transfer. Rule 3, Participation. Only one animal may be exhibited by each exhibitor in any one class. To be eligible to compete for cash awards, an animal must be shown by the junior exhibitor in all cases except by prior written approval from NAILE. If NAILE approved, another junior must show the animal. Adults are not allowed to show in any case.
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Jersey Junior Public Presentation Contest Entries Due June 1
June 1 is the deadline for Jersey youth to enter the fifth edition of the national Jersey youth presentation competition, TalkJersey. All AJCA junior or lifetime members, ages 7 through 20 as of January 1, 2010, are eligible to enter the live public speaking contest or the recorded presentation division. Judging will be held Friday morning, June 25, during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc., at the DoubleTree Hotel, Portland, Ore. The top contestant in each category will present his/her winning speech in a showcase awards ceremony scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on June 25. Awardwinning recorded presentations will also be shown during the showcase ceremony. Cash awards Logan Karchner, sponsored by ABS Audio Visual Global Inc., DeForWinner, 2009 est, Wis., and prizes offered by the AJCA will be presented in all divisions.
Live Public Speaking
by contestant age on January 1, 2010: Division I, ages 7 to 12 years; Division II, ages 13 to 16; and Division III, age 17 and older. The finished presentation must be saved in PC format and recorded for playback on either a CD/DVD or USB flashdrive/ thumbdrive. Entries must be received in the AJCA office on or before June 10. TalkJersey Division 1 winners in 2009
Division II, 11 to 13 years; Division III, 14 to 16; and Division IV, 17 to 20 years. Division I contestants will present demonstrations between four (4) and six (6) minutes in length. Posters may be used in addition to demonstration materials. Participants in Divisions II, III and IV will present speeches between five (5) and seven (7) minutes in length. Visual aids are not allowed. Speaker notes are permitted. No more than four (4) 4” x 6” notecards may be used. Judges will ask questions after each presentation is completed. Judging will be open for viewing by interested parties. Contestants will be scored on the basis of 50 points, as follows: topic selection and content, 15 points; organization of speech, 10 points; vocal presentation, 10 points; presentation and effectiveness, 10 points; and response to questions, 5 points. One (1) point will be subtracted from the total point score for each 30 seconds over or under the required speaking time.
Demonstrations or speeches are to focus on any phase of the Registered Jersey™ business, including current affairs and dairy industry trends. Judges will evaluate the speaker’s personal interest in the topic, as well as its appropriateness for a general dairy audience. Participants will Tyler Boyd, be divided into Division 4 winner in 2009 groups by their age on January 1, 2010, as follows: Division I, 7 to 10 years;
Entries may also be made in the category of narrated video or PowerPoint presentations. This presentation must be the contestant’s own production and have been created between September 1, 2009, and June 1, 2010. The topic must be a subject directly related to Registered Jerseys™. Entries must be between five (5) and seven (7) minutes long, and feature the contestant as the only speaker. No costumes may be used, and no interviews with other persons are allowed. Musical tracks or background music cannot be used in these presentations. Entries will be divided into three groups
TalkJersey Division 3 winners in 2009
TalkJersey Division 2 winners in 2009
Enter Today The contest entry form and evaluation scorecards are posted on the USJersey web site under the “Jersey Youth and Student Projects” heading. Applications may also be requested from the AJCA Development Department by calling 614/322-4456.
C. L. (Clint) Collins, III P. O. Box 359 Sylacauga, AL 35159 Fax: 256/245-9870 Home: 256/249-2481 clcollins@mysylacauga.com
Recorded Presentation Division
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Ohio Jersey Breeders Association Annual Meeting
Championship banners, state futurity wins and national recognition in the show ring are all titles one very active Ohio family can claim. Being awarded the 2009 Pioneer Service Award on behalf of the Ohio Jersey Breeders Association (OJBA) is another designation the Smart family can add to their solid resume. The Smarts were among many that were honored at the 127th annual meeting of the OJBA January 23, 2010, at the Der Dutchman in Plain City. The association had 164 people in attendance and waves of good news to cover. Receiving the top honor were Ted and Diane Smart, Anna. For the past 30 years Ted Smart has been working to develop a strong herd of registered Jersey cattle. When wife, Diane, joined the mix in 1996, a new era began for Smarts Jerseys. Joined by their four children, Glenda Smart, Lori Smart Jones, Brad Curtis and Amanda Curtis Dagenfield, the Smart family has a tradition of excellence in the Jersey breed. They have bred five Ohio Futurity winners, five Ohio State Fair Grand Champions and three Champions at the Central National Junior Jersey Show — two of which went on to become Supreme Champion of the World Dairy Expo Junior Show. The All American Jersey Show has also been good to the Smart family as Robin Acres Ren Alpha 10F was named Reserve National Grand Champion in 2004. In addition to breeding champions in the ring, the Smart family has been a champion outside of the show ring. With both Ted and Diane serving as organization chairs and director at large of the OJBA, they have continually shown their commitment to the Jersey breed. Ted is currently serving as president of District 5 and both he and Diane are very active in planning the Ohio Spring Sale every Memorial Day. Diane is an advisor for the Ohio Junior Jersey Breeders Association.
Receiving All-Ohio awards at the state’s annual meeting were: Donna Greiwe, Ethan Oakley, Marc Bolen, Kevin Williams, Jake Hershberger, Deb Stanfield, James Morgan, Darren Schindel and Ray Hesler
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Donna Greiwe was recognized for her two years of service as president by new OJBA president, Deb Foster.
In other business, OJBA President Donna Griewe, Sidney, welcomed members and began discussion on how to build consumer confidence through the media and programs like the new Queen of Quality All-Jersey labels and the National Youth Academy. An announcement was made that the 2011 National Heifer sale will be an all-donation sale with proceeds going to the Jersey Youth Academy. Scott Higgins of the American Dairy AssociationMid East was also on hand to give reports on the Dairy Check Off program’s work with the business industry as they promote a healthier lifestyle in schools. Executive Secretary of the American Jersey Cattle Association Neal Smith was present and guaranteed members that the Jersey breed is thriving and is the cow for today’s times. Also speaking to the members was AJCA Director Bill Grammer. He covered the success of the 2009 Jersey Youth Academy and future opportunities. Ohio Senior Officers and Awards Donna Greiwe introduced the 2010 board of directors and officers: president Deb Stanfield, Fort Loramine; vice president Neal Diley, Canal Winchester; secretary and treasurer Jim Bolen, Fremont; and board secretary and treasurer Julia Stevens, Urbana. In recognition of her dedication to the Jersey breed, incoming president Deb Stanfield presented outgoing president Donna Greiwe with a certificate and crystal bowl. Receiving All Ohio Awards were S &
Ohio Jersey breeders selected to serve the association in 2010 were: Secretary/ Treasurer Jim Bolen; Vice President Neal Diley; President Deb Stanfield and Board Secretary/Treasurer, Julia Stevens.
Ted and Diane Smart received the Pioneer Service Award at the Ohio Jersey Breeders Annual Meeting in January. They are pictured here with their family, from left to right, Alexis Roe, Lori Smart Jones with Natalie, Allyson Jones, Diane and Ted and Amanda Dagenfield.
O Jerseys (2) Springfield; Ja-Lynn Jerseys (2), Winchester; Greiwe & Knoop Jerseys (6), Sidney; Cream Hill Farm, Newark; Jodrey Jersey Farm, Winchester; McKay & Thomas, Hillsboro; Stanfield Jerseys (3), Fort Loramie; Williams Jerseys (5),McConnelsville; Hershberger & Duvall, Chillicothe; Clear View Jerseys, Orient; Leon Hesler Family, Winchester; HLF/Anderson Jerseys, New Philadelphia; Highland Jerseys, Fremont; Triple T Jerseys, North Lewisburg; Morgan Jerseys, Urbana; and Cole, Mauric, Kinzer & McCauley, Conneaut. Ohio Junior Officers and Awards The Junior officers were also announced during the annual meeting: president Meagan Bolen, Fremont; vice president Alexis Roe, Sidney; secretary, Kira Andre, Wauseon; treasurer, Erin Williams, McConnelsville; and news reporter Kelsey Oakley, West Liberty. During the afternoon session numerous awards were presented to junior members of the association. Payton Curran, Greenville, was the recipient of the Outstanding Boy Award, sponsored by Jerry Rismiller, Greenville; Erin Williams, McConnelsville, received the Oustanding Girl Award that had been sponsored by Starwischer Jerseys, Mechanicsburg. The Diley Family Memorial Award went to Brittany Ashcraft, Orient, while the Ohio Junior Achievement Award, sponsored by the Ohio Jersey Breeders, went to Meghan Bolen, Fremont. The All Ohio Junior Awards were also presented at this time by Deb Stanfield and Ohio Junior Jersey Queen Kelsey Oakley, West Liberty. Receiving awards were Trevor Greiwe (5), Sidney; Jody Williams (2), McConnelsville; J.T. Lemmermen, Galloway; Deidre McKay, Springfield; Erin Williams (4); Grace Hageman Sidney; Jake Blackburn, Galloway; Heath Geyer (3), Botkins; Hannah, (continued to page 54)
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Marissa, Trent and Meagan Bolen and Jody and Erin Williams all received junior production awards at the annual meeting.
Junior All Ohio winners were recognized at the Ohio Junior Jersey meeting in January. Ten Jersey youth were on hand to receive their awards.
Junior officers elected were President Meagan Bolen; Vice President Alexis Roe; Reporter Kelsey Oakley; Treasurer Erin Williams; and Secretary Kira Andre.
Neal Diley presents Brittany Ashcraft with the Diley Achievement award.
The Ohio Outstanding Boy award was presented to Payton Curran by Jerry Rismiller.
The Ohio Outstanding Girl award was presented to Erin Williams by Mark Hoewischer.
Ohio Meeting
Ethan Starkey, Mechanicsburg; Marc Bolen, Fremont; and Jacob Morgan, Urbana. Taking the top production award for 2009 was Jody Williams with overall winner Indiana Hope, with a winning re-
cord of 2-9 305 24,985 4.3% 1,803 3.6% 896 DHIA. Also taking home production awards were Erin Wiliams; Meagan Bolen (2); Trent Bolen, Fremont; and Marissa Bolen, Fremont.
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Geyer (2), Botkins; Greg Cornish, North Fairfield; Alexis Roe; Calla Mazzaro (2), Williamsfield; Keaton Topp, Botkins;
Margandale Jersey Farm
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Dale W., Robert D., and Dennis Kauffman Jenny Shumaker 330/567-2816 6967 State Route 754 Shreve, OH 44676 We are a BST free herd!
Bill, Debbie, Billy and Ben Grammer 966 South 15thStreet, Sebring, OH 44672 330/938-6798 home 330/584-8471 barn Email: gramjer@sbcglobal.net Registered Jerseys Since 1937
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The Lemmermens - Galloway, Ohio
5226 Ogden Road, West Salem, OH 44287 Phone 330/263-0637 Fax 330/263-0647 Email schirmfarm@aol.com
Jerry: 614/561-5643 jerrylemmermen@sbcglobal.net John: 614/878-7939
Scot-Lyn Jerseys Where Efficient Jerseys Pay the Bills! Scot, Amy, Shelby & Andrew Robertson 13030 Old State Rd., Huntsburg, OH 44046 440/668-0255 mobile 440/635-0385 home
Tom and Brenda Cooperrider and Family • 740/893-3123 11763 Tagg Road, Croton, OH 43013 E-mail: tomcooperrider@voyager.net
Farm located just 40 minutes northeast of Columbus. Visitors always welcome.
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Brian 419/422-1393 • David 419/423-7443 Fax 419/423-4878 9898 T-234, Findlay, Ohio 45840 Email spajerfm@bright.net TPE Herd • Equity Investor
Alan and Sharon Kozak Courtney and Brandon 10061 TR 301, Millersburg, OH 44654 Phone: 330/674-1220 Email: grass4jerseys@yahoo.com
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Select Sires Inc., 11740 U.S. 42, Plain City, OH 43064, 614/873-4683 Alta Genetics, P.O. Box 437, Watertown, WI 53094, 866/266-2582 Accelerated Genetics, E10890 Penny Lane, Baraboo, WI 53913, 800/451-9275
CODE Marketing organization
SWEETIE PLUS FG ARTIST BOLD SELECT SIRES ISDK JAS ARTIST FOREST GLEN TRIUMPH GINA ACCELERATED GENETICS NORSE STAR JACE TRIUMPH-ET SUNSET CANYON LEMVIG MAID 4-ET BRENTWOOD FARMS ISDK FYN LEMVIG JVB RED HOT SABER BEBE SELECT SIRES O.F. MONTANA SABER-ET CAL-MART IMPULS SONDRA 8356 SELECT SIRES ISDK Q IMPULS D&E ABE VIOLET ALTA GENETICS AHLEM LEMVIG ABE-ET D&E PARAMOUNT VIOLET SELECT SIRES ROCK ELLA PARAMOUNT-ET D&E PARAMOUNT VIOLET ALTA GENETICS ROCK ELLA PARAMOUNT-ET IRISHTOWNS W834 HALLMARK JORDAN ALTA GENETICS SCHULTZ BROOK HALLMARK LYON JACE ATHENIA ALTA GENETICS WINDY WILLOW MONTANA JACE GABYS ARTIST AMBROSIA SELECT SIRES ISDK JAS ARTIST WOODSTOCK JACE LESLIE 3-ET SELECT SIRES WINDY WILLOW MONTANA JACE
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Dairyland Jersey Sires, Inc., Dixieland Jersey Sires, Inc., Great Western Jersey Sires, Inc., Liberty Jersey Sires, Inc., and New England Jersey Sires, Inc., c/o Cari Wolfe, Administrator, 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068, 614/8613636, email cwolfe@usjersey.com. Become a member. Go online at http://www.USJersey.com/Bulls/SireProving.htm.
REGIONAL SIRE SAMPLING GROUPS
NOBLEDALE VICTORIAS SYDNEY-ET SELECT SIRES WINDY WILLOW MONTANA JACE
LENCREST BLACKSTONE-ET JECAN000102058939
Marketing Organization/ Sampling Group
SUNSET CANYON SULTAN H BELLE 5-ET ALTA GENETICS SHF CENTURION SULTAN
Dam Name Maternal Grandsire
FOREST GLEN MECCAS JEVON-ET JEUSA000112797481
Sire Name GJPI Prot Milk Fat NM$ GFI/EFI Registration Number
Bulls which are genotyped are identified by “G” to the right of the Registration Number. GPTAs replace Parent Average for genotyped bulls. The bull’s Expected Future Inbreeding (EFI) or for genomic‐tested bulls, GFI, is printed to the left of the sire. The letters in the column before EFI, correspond with enrollment in the Genetic Diversity program (G) or the Young Sire Program (Y) of the AJCA.
BK/DK JEVON BELLE MCGRAW-ET 8/12/2008 011JE01026 * 146 32 1292 29 318 Y 7.5 JEUSA000067078636 FREEMAN BLACKSTONE SHINE-ET 11/20/2008 007JE01071 * 169 32 381 51 313 Y 7.5 JEUSA000067251066 FOREST GLEN ACTION JR 11/6/2008 007JE01048 * 159 31 1125 34 308 Y 6.5 JEUSA000067261615 FOREST GLEN JARRETT TRIUMPH GI 9/8/2008 014JE00540 113 42 1185 28 157 Y 8.1 JEUSA000067481436 SUNSET CANYON MOROCCO-ET 2/21/2008 505JE00109 * 128 13 -142 56 311 Y 6.7 JEUSA000115956050 FREE-MAR JACINTOS BARLOW-ET 8/12/2008 007JE01045 * 81 22 704 26 91 Y 8.1 JEUSA000116201733 CAL-MART DALE SPIKE 3951-ET 10/21/2008 007JE01031 * 172 35 1026 44 379 Y 6.5 JEUSA000116265506 D&E JEVON VICTORY 10/11/2008 011JE01019 * 178 31 932 51 432 Y 6.9 JEUSA000116265515 ALL LYNNS LOUIE VALENTINO-ET 9/22/2008 007JE01038 * 265 51 1593 55 502 Y 8.1 JEUSA000116279413 ALL LYNNS JEVON VINSON-ET 8/7/2008 011JE00998 * 173 34 1047 46 362 Y 7.5 JEUSA000116279495 IRISHTOWNS ARTIST JAMES 10/4/2008 011JE01029 * 168 37 1140 48 343 G 5.5 JEUSA000116393175 LYON JEVON ATHENS 9/28/2008 011JE01028 * 165 29 711 49 417 Y 7.8 JEUSA000116421669 GABYS AMBROSIAS STONEY-ET 11/10/2008 007JE01042 * 158 41 1301 56 255 Y 6.5 JEUSA000116478858 SW LOUIE LEVI 9/27/2008 007JE01043 * 155 38 1277 31 280 Y 8.5 JEUSA000116513186
Young Sire Name Registration Number
Young sire sampling is a vital part of Jersey breed progress. To supplement your current sampling efforts, the Jersey Journal publishes an industry-wide listing of young bulls available for sampling. Contact the marketing or sampling organization directly to learn more about a particular sampling program or to order semen from a specific bull.
Young Sire Availability Listing, April 2010
Michigan Jersey Breeders Honored
Jersey breeders from the nation’s seventh largest dairy state— Michigan— honored their own on February 13, 2010, at the state Jersey organization’s annual meeting held in conjunction with the Great Lakes Dairy Conference in Frankenmuth. Two second-generation Jersey breeders from Addison were honored for their lifetime of work with Registered Jerseys. Joe Bowman was named Michigan Master Breeder and his sister, Margie Crabtree, earned a lifetime membership in the Michigan Jersey Cattle Association. Bowman operates Bowman Jerseys with his wife, Mary, in the southern part of the state. The 31-cow herd is enrolled on REAP and has been bred for uniform, high type. With the March 2010 appraisal, the farm is home to five Excellent and 24 Very Good cows, including 11-year-old JLB Bucks Jen, Excellent-93%. The Bowmans have been strong supporters of the state Jersey sale over the years and their consignments have consistently done well for their new owners. The family also enjoys showing and has loaned show animals to young people in the area to give them opportunity to enjoy the pastime. Like her brother, Crabtree is a longtime supporter of youth activities and has loaned show calves to local juniors. She has also been a 4-H leader and coach for the Hillsdale County quiz bowl team for many years. Crabtree frequently brings her camper and tent to the fairgrounds to give juniors a place to stay and eat and the chance to fully enjoy youth dairy functions. All-Michigan and Reserve AllMichigan awards were given for show winnings at the All Michigan Jersey Show in 2009. Fifteen Jersey breeders earned certificates for first or second place in 15
Michigan Jersey Cattle Association directors and officers include Joe Bowman, Larry Place, Francis Palmerton, Bruce Rendon, Jeff Michalek, Craig Martin, Nate Rupprecht, Deanne Buell, Susie Green (vice president), Martin Thomsen, Mary Costigan, Sandy Place (secretary-treasurer) and Greg Palen (president). All photos courtesy Renee McCauley.
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Margie Crabtree receives a lifetime membership in the Michigan Jersey Cattle Association from President Jeff Michalek.
Michigan Jersey Association President Jeff Michalek congratulates Joe Bowman for being named Michigan Master Breeder.
age categories. Craig Martin, Olivet, led all exhibitors with seven All-Michigan and two Reserve All-Michigan certificates. Junior All-Michigan awards were also distributed to nine juniors, with Skylar Buell, Carleton, and Sadie Green, Elsie, earning three certificates each. Production accomplishments were also recognized. The herd owned by Jonathan and Delores Dunks, Union City, led the state with a 2009 average of 15,924 lbs. milk, 935 lbs. fat and 598 lbs. protein and a dollar value of $2,525 on their herd of 132 cows. The couple also owns the cow that produced the state’s top record among junior three-year-olds. In her second lactation, Dunnks Morgan Saturn Strut made an actual 305-day record of 20,169 lbs. milk, 934 lbs. fat and 716 lbs. protein. The dollar value on the record is $3,035. Jim and Janet VanBuskirk, Carleton, took home two certificates for individual cow production. Hapalson Impuls 1865 produced the top record among junior two-year-olds, with 18,246 lbs. milk, 938 lbs. fat and 785 lbs. protein and a dollar value of $3,109. Hapalson Jace 1787 topped all senior three-year-olds with 22,864 lbs. milk, 1,121 lbs. fat and 842 lbs. protein in her second lactation. The dollar value of the record is $3,894. The VanBuskirks purchased both cows from fellow Michigan Jersey breeders, the Palmertons of Fowlerville, in their herd dispersal in September 2008. Vitality Dairy Crew of Elsie also earned two awards in the production contest. GMF Saber Rally, owned by Sadie Green, was the high producer among senior twoyear-olds with 26,832 lbs. milk, 1,137 lbs. fat and 912 lbs. protein and a dollar value of $3,082. Her herdmate, JVB Red Hot Michael Carina-ET, made 30,486 lbs. milk, 1,192 lbs. fat and 1,041 lbs. protein to lead all aged cows. The dollar value of the record is $4,200. The state’s top-producing four-year-old, PR Thomsen 4304 Ralph Tornado, made 21,450 lbs. milk, 1,012 lbs. fat and 761 lbs. protein, with a dollar value of $3,251.
She is owned by Katherine M. Deters, Fremont. The lifetime production award was given to OA Misty Morn Dunk Abigail. The Excellent-91% daughter of Greenridge Altheas Dunker, JPI -43, produced 235,976 lbs. milk, 10,382 lbs. fat and 8,783 lbs. protein in 10 lactations. “Abigail” is owned by Gail L. and Cathy M. Fry, Misty Morning Dairy Farm, Blanchard. Jersey breeders also heard good news about the Jersey business nationwide from AJCA Director Jim VanBuskirk and AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Ron Mosser. The national Jersey organization reported back-to-back record-setting years for registrations and record-level participation in all breed improvement programs in 2009. The “Golden Decade of Jersey Breed Expansion” has occurred in the Great Lakes State as well, with double the number of herds enrolled on REAP, the AJCA’s core performance program, and nearly 60% more cows in 2009 as compared to a decade earlier. This past year, 22 herds and 1,471 cows were enrolled on REAP and 1,157 cows were registered in the AJCA herdbook. Members elected officers to serve the organization in 2010 as follows: president, Greg Palen, Ovid; vice president, Susie Green, Elsie; and secretary-treasurer, Sandy Place, Perry. Jersey breeders elected to serve as directors were Gregory Adams, Clinton; Joe Bowman; Francis Palmerton, Fowlerville; Tim Place, Perry; and Tim Shaver, Silverwood. Craig Martin was elected to serve as alternate. Next year’s meeting will once again be held in conjunction with the conference in Frankenmuth.
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Achievements Focus of California Meeting
The highlight of the annual meeting of the California Jersey Cattle Association was the awards banquet for junior and senior Jersey breeders on February 6, 2010, at the Doubletree Hotel in Modesto. The California Senior Breeder Award was given to James Ahlem of Hilmar. Ahlem operates James Ahlem Dairy with his family in the Central Valley. The 2,600-cow dairy is enrolled on REAP and ranks sixth in the nation for milk with a lactation average of 23,434 lbs. milk, 1,028 lbs. fat and 808 lbs. protein for 2009. The herd is also first in the country for milk, third for protein and fifth for fat among its peers with more than 300 cows. Ahlem is the most-recent past president of National All-Jersey Inc., and a co-founder of Hilmar Cheese Company. He received the AJCC Young Jersey Breeder award in 1986. Ahlem’s son, Grant, was presented with the state Jersey association’s Junior Breeder Award. He is general manager of James Ahlem Dairy and Jade Jerseys and a partner in Ahlem Foothill Farms, Ahlem A-5 Ranch and Dalhart Jersey Ranch, a 19,000-head heifer raising facility in Texas. Grant graduated from California Polytechnic State University in 2002 with a major in dairy science and a minor in agriculture business. He sits on the boards of the Central Valley Jersey Breeders Association and the Central Valley DHIA, is a member of the sire selection committee for Jerseyland Sires and presides over the board of the Dalhart Jersey Ranch. Lena C. Sweeney, Visalia, was crowned as the 2010 California Jersey Queen. She will represent the state in the national Jersey queen contest held during All American festivities in Louisville, Ky., in November. Her sister, Theresa G. Sweeney, won the 2009 California Jersey Youth Production Contest with her entry, D&E Abe Ada. The Excellent-90% daughter of Ahlem Lemvig Abe-ET, GJPI +164, produced a 2-10 record with an m.e. of
Jim Ahlem, left, was named California Senior Breeder for 2010 while his son, Grant, earned the California Junior Breeder Award.
Benny Rector, left, and Donnie Sherman present the Nannette Sherman Taylor Scholarship to Cassie Miner.
California juniors recognized for achievements include Lena Sweeney, 2010 California Jersey Queen; Kelli Carstensen, winner senior youth achievement contest; Kasidi Barcelos, winner intermediate youth achievement contest; Nicole Sanders, winner junior youth achievement contest; and Karessa Mann, 2009 Western National Jersey Queen.
2010 California Jersey Queen Lena Sweeney, left, and 2009 Western National Jersey Queen Karessa Mann, right, present awards to Theresa Sweeney and Colin Russell for placing first and second, respectively, in the 2009 California Youth Production Contest. Not pictured is Lars William Russell, who placed third.
28,632–1,185–1,042 and a dollar value of $4,771.91. “Eda” also ranks among the breed’s top 1½% for JPI with a GJPI of +153 (January 2010). Colin R. Russell, Hilmar, placed second in the production contest with Yosemite Keeper Tidy E15416. The Very Good-86% daughter of Poseidon Gate Keeper of D&E, GJPI -21, has an m.e. of 24,983–1,316–970 and a dollar value of $4,741.39 on her third lactation. Taking third in the youth production contest with his entry, Yosemite Passion Mannix Gilda, was Lars William Russell of Hilmar. The Excellent-91% “Gilda” is sired by Walden Farm Angel Daniel Passion, GJPI -5, and made a 5-8 record with an m.e. of 21,044–1,077–801 and a dollar value of $3,911.31. In the youth achievement contest, Kelli Carstensen, Petaluma, was named
winner of the senior division. A pair of juniors from Hilmar took top honors in the two younger divisions of the contest. Kasidi C. Barcelos, Turlock, placed first in the intermediate division and Nicole Sanders, Hilmar won the award in the junior division. Carstensen also earned the California Jersey Cattle Association Scholarship and Cassie Scot Miner, Riverdale, was the recipient of the Nannette Sherman Taylor Memorial Scholarship. Officers were elected to serve the organization in 2010 as follows: president, Benny Rector, Hilmar; vice president, Patrick Martin, Fresno; secretary, Janice Rector, Hilmar; and treasurer, Joan Brown, Hughson. The evening prior to the banquet, the California junior Jersey club met at John’s Incredible Pizza in Modesto. The slate of officers from 2009 was re-elected to serve the organization again in 2010 as follows: Natalie Sanders, Hilmar, president; Brittney Luis, Ceres, vice president; Kasidi Barcelos, secretary; Karessa Mann, Turlock, treasurer; and Catherine Elizabeth Kunde, Windsor, and Regina Pozzi, Valley Ford, reporters.
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Standards of identity are federal-level definitions for food products implemented in the 1960s and 1970s to promote fairness and honesty in the marketplace. This month’s Jersey Jargon will examine the standards related to dairy products. There are 97 federal standards of identity for dairy foods, 72 of them referring to different varieties of cheese. The standards specify things like allowable ingredients, colors, and fat content for each product. For example, the standard of identity for milk states: “Milk is the lacteal secretion, practically free from colostrum, obtained by the complete milking of one or more healthy cows. Milk that is in f inal package form for beverage use shall have been pasteurized or ultra-pasteurized, and shall contain not less than 8.25% milk solids not fat and not less than 3.25% milkfat.� The standard also specifies requirements for pasteurization, homogenization, ultra-pasteurization, and even vitamin additions. Another example is the standard for dry whey. Dry whey is made by drying fresh whey remaining from making cheese such as cheddar, mozzarella, or swiss. It is specified to contain 1.0% to 1.5% milkfat and be between 11% and 14.5% protein. Whey protein concentrate (WPC) is whey powder standardized to specific protein levels. WPC34, or 34% protein, is the common level of WPC, with higher levels like WPC50, WPC60, and WPC75 used for sports beverages, energy
bars, and other high protein products. When the protein content reaches 90%, the definition changes to whey protein isolate, or WPI, which is primarily used in nutritional meals like infant formula. Butter and nonfat dry milk are unique because their standards are legislated instead of defined by the Food and Drug Administration. Butter must be made only from milk or cream and contain at least 80% butterfat. Nonfat dry milk must be made by removing fat and water from milk and the final product must contain minerals, proteins, and lactose in the same proportion as the whole milk used for its original manufacture. As technology is able to separate milk into more specialized ingredients, processors continue to work through the hearing process required to change the standards of identity to include things like using filtered milk to add solids during cheesemaking and allowable labeling for yogurts containing live cultures. Like the federal order changes, altering standards of identity requires a lengthy hearing process, but these standards must be updated to keep pace with innovation in dairy products. So, what does that mean for you as a Jersey breeder? As milk gets broken down into more and more specific components, processors will work to expand the standards of identity to include these new options. And, as definitions expand to include new ingredients, the need for efficient solids production will boost the demand for high solids milk even more. Supporting changes to the standards of identity could present more opportunities for high solids milk and keep processors using dairybased ingredients rather than substituting other products.
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Positive Message for Dairy at Indiana Annual Meeting
Members of the Indiana Jersey Cattle Club (IJCC) met at the Indiana Soybean Alliance office in Indianapolis for the annual meeting on January 30, 2010. President John White welcomed the members in attendance to discuss the various business matters of the organizations, present the All-Indiana awards and elect new officers and directors. The Indiana Jersey Cattle Club was also visited by Liz Woodruff of Milk Promotions Service of Indiana. Liz talked to the members about the precautions to take while spreading manure, the recent Nightline special on the dairy industry, the Farmers Feed Us campaign and the need for members to participate in social media like Twitter and Facebook. Woodruff also discussed the agenda of the Humane Society of the United States and the reality behind their claims. Futurity Chair, Bev Miller, Osgood, updated members on the 2010 and 2011 Indiana Jersey Futurity. Currently, there are 95 eligible animals for the 2010 futurity, with 106 entered for the 2011 show. Twelve animals received a payout during the 2009 futurity, with $441.90 for the first place Bachelor Farms and $1,608.55 being given in total.
All-Indiana winners include: (from left) Dick Miller, Loretta Mithoefer, of Lordan Farms; Phil Gordon, of Gordon Farms; Kim Myers; Jenny and Josh Gordon and Dan Mithoefer, of Lordan Farms. Winners not pictured: Bachelor Farms, Danny Messmer, Max Bollenbacher, FH Jerseys and Reinholt Jerseys.
On September 11, 2010 the Indiana State Sale will be taking place at the farm of sale committee Chair, Tony Fuentes of Berne. Fuentes announced that the 2010 commissions will stay the same as the 2009 sale, which sold 46 lots for an average price of $1,550. The Indiana State Holstein and Jersey Show will be held from June 12 to June 17 in Richmond. The Junior show will take place June 15. In the open show, heifers and dry cows will show June 16 and milk cows will compete on June 17. Dick Miller, Osgood, presented the show committee report in which he listed the judges selected for the 2010 Indiana
State Fair Jersey Show. Kyle McGiven, Eric Topp and Mike Ryder were selected for the open Show, and Ted Smart, Herby Lutz and C. Neil Smith were pinned for the 4-H Show. Ten Jersey breeders received AllIndiana Awards in 15 classes. Bachelor Farms, Angola, took home four awards and Gordon Farms, Syracuse, took home three awards. Other breeders to receive certificates were: FH Jerseys, Plymouth, the Dick Miller Family, Osgood, Reinholt Jerseys, Rochester, Reichard and Thomas, Plymouth, Max Bollenbacher and Family, Argos, Lordan Farms, Silver Lake, Christman, Myers and Thomas, New Paris, and Danny Messmer, Martinsville. The members were also presented the junior committee report by Chair Susan White, New Castle, in which they passed a motion for a Facebook fan page, titled Indiana Junior Jersey Cattle Club. Also during the meeting, Alissa White, New Castle, was named to serve as the 2010 Indiana Jersey Queen. Applications for the 2010 Indiana Jersey Princess contest are being accepted and will take place during the IJCC summer picnic which will take place June 19 at the farm of Josh and Jenny Gordon in, Warsaw. New directors were nominated including: Steve Christman, New Paris; Scott Snider, New Paris; Tony Fuentes, Berne; and Max Bollenbacher, Argos. Directors ending in 2011 include Ron Mosser, Geneva; Brad Burton, Sheridan, and Dick Miller, Osgood. Newly elected IJCC officers include: President John White, of New Castle; Vice President Josh Gordon, Warsaw; Secretary Meggie Foster, Greenfield; Treasurer Janet Stephenson, Danville and Futurity Secretary Bev Miller, Osgood.
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Alabama National Fair Jersey Show • October 13, 2009, Montgomery, Ala. • Mike Stiles, Clear Brook Va., judge • 70 head shown • Sr. and Gr. Champ. female—Ollie Extreme Margaritaville, Curtis Lee Strange Jr., Madison, Ga. • Res. Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. female—WC Kilowatt Hennie, Ryan Massey, Wartrace, Tenn. • Jr. Champ. female—WC Madman Nettie Gin, Allison Massey, Wartrace, Tenn. • Res. Jr. Champ. female—Ollie Moment Marge, Curtis Lee Strange Jr. • Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor—Cedarcrest Farms, Faunsdale
Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (8 shown) 1. WC Madman Nettie Gin (S: Avonlea Mischiefs Madman-ET, D: WC Kilowatt Etti Gin), Allison Massey, Wartrace, Tenn., jr. champ. 2. WC Madman Ola, Ryan Massey, Wartrace, Tenn. Intermediate heifer calf (6 shown) 1. WC Otto Francie, Ryan Massey 2. WC Otto Ella Mae, Allison Massey Senior heifer calf (13 shown) 1. Ollie Moment Marge (S: WF Centurn Seize the Moment-ET, D: Greendales Choice Margarita), Curtis Lee Strange Jr., Madison, Ga., res. jr. champ. 2. WC Glance Otto Kay, Ryan Massey Summer yearling heifer (6 shown) 1. Avonlea Apple of Pine Creek, Anna Catherine and Damon Folmar, Columbiana 2. Family Hill Jurisdiction Louise, Elliott and Damon Folmar, Columbiana Junior yearling heifer (8 shown) 1. WC Otto Lena Opal, Ryan Massey 2. Legions Just Wait Brook, Carson Hubbert, Fayette Intermediate yearling heifer (5 shown) 1. WC Otto Suzi Pearl, Allison Massey 2. Volunteer Sunny Bonnie Brooke, Wesley Brady, Riceville, Tenn. Senior yearling (4 shown) 1. WC Otto Linnetta, Allison Massey 2. Jolts JW Nina, Carson Hubbert Junior 2-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. WC Otto Nannie, Ryan Massey 2. Sullivans Rocket Beauty, Jeff Sullivan, Elrod Senior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Surefire Fable, Cedarcrest Farms, Faunsdale 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Just Waits Pacemaker Brooklyn, Carson Hubbert 2. Volunteer Saturn Lite, Alex Rose, Englewood, Tenn. 4-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Imperial Jades Favorite, Ryan Massey 2. Legion Priss, Cedarcrest Farms 5-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Ollie Extreme Margaritaville (S: Piedmont Nadine Extreme-ET, D: Greendales Choice Margarita), Curtis Lee Strange Jr., sr. and gr. champ. Aged cow (3 shown) 1. WC Kilowatt Hennie (S: Avonlea First Kilowatt-ET, D: WC Avonlea Franco Gidget), Ryan Massey, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 2. Aaron Karen, Cedarcrest Farms Dry cow (2 shown) 1. Hercules Honey, Cedarcrest Farms Junior best three females (4 shown) 1. Gay Erwin 2. Curtis Lee Strange Jr. Senior best three females (3 shown) 1. Cedarcrest Farms 2. Volunteer Jersey Farm, Riceville, Tenn.
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October 26, 2009, Perry, Ga. Eric Topp, Botkins, Ohio, judge 56 head shown Sr., Gr. and Sup. Champ. female— Ollie Extreme Margaritaville, Curtis Lee Strange Jr., Madison Res. Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. female—Premonition Courtney Cayla-ET, Eddie Harris, Cleveland, Tenn. Int. Champ. female—Ryanne of Reflection, Kyle Harris, Cleveland, Tenn. Res. Int. Champ. female—IOF Goldenboy Kilo So Sweet, Mariah D. Shelton, Umatilla, Fla. Jr. Champ. female—Maple Ridge Guapo Cameo, Eddie Harris Res. Jr. Champ. female—Ollie Moment Marge, Curtis Lee Strange Jr. Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor—Eddie Harris Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (3 shown) 1. Jaces Mary Kate, Kyle Harris, Cleveland, Tenn. 2. IOF Iatola Remake ASM Pam, Irish Oaks Farm/ Lexie Marie Helton, Clermont, Fla. Intermediate heifer calf (5 shown) 1. Comerica Katie, Kyle Harris 2. Volunteer Sureshot Babe B565, Bryan Ownby, Riceville, Tenn. Senior heifer calf (5 shown) 1. Ollie Moment Marge (S: WF Centurn Seize the Moment-ET, D: Greendales Choice Margarita), Curtis Lee Strange Jr., Madison, Ga., res. jr. champ. 2. Smart Alpha Fillpail Cher Lee-ET, Eddie Harris, Cleveland, Tenn. Summer yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. Maple Ridge Guapo Cameo (S: Yellow Briar Heaths
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Guapo, D: Potwell Regal Cameo 3F), Eddie Harris, jr. champ. 2. Volunteer Zukor Susanne B556, Bryan Ownby Junior yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. Designs Golden Dolly, Kyle Harris 2. Ollie Moment Jaclynn, Curtis Lee Strange Jr. Intermediate yearling heifer (5 shown) 1. Jaces Jewel, Kyle Harris 2. BJE Hired Gun Brazo Sarah J-801, Jonathan L. Holmes, Johnston, S.C. Senior yearling (3 shown) 1. Ollie Brazo Madison, Curtis Lee Strange Jr. 2. IOF Ressurect Signature Kenzie, Lori Harrison, Bell, Fla. Senior yearling in milk (2 shown) 1. WC Otto Sue Autumn, Leanna Shelton, Umatilla, Fla.
Junior 2-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Ryanne of Reflection (S: Senn-Sational April Reflection, D: Centurion Connie-ET), Kyle Harris, int. champ., 1st best udder 2. WC Otto Patricia, Leanna Shelton Senior 2-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. IOF Goldenboy Kilo So Sweet (S: Golden Boy of Ferreira, D: WC Kilowatt Sweetie), Mariah D. Shelton, Umatilla, Fla., res. int. champ., 1st best udder 2. BJE Deaver Sparkle Lady, Benjamin S. Holmes, Johnston, S.C. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Kelbel Vindication Malloree, Leanna Shelton, 1st best udder Senior 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. WC Otto Zeze, Benjamin S. and Elizabeth Holmes, Johnston, S.C., 1st best udder 2. Volunteer Saturn Lite, Alex Rose, Englewood, Tenn. 4-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. Centurion Holly-ET, Kyle Harris 2. Premonition Courtney Layla, Kyle Harris 5-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Ollie Extreme Margaritaville (S: Piedmont Nadine Extreme-ET, D: Greendales Choice Margarita), Curtis Lee Strange Jr., sr., gr. and sup. champ., 1st best udder 2. Premonition Courtney Cayla-ET (S: Bridon Premonition-ET, D: Rubys Centurion Courtney), Eddie Harris, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. Aged cow (2 shown) 1. JVB Red Hot Grove Abigail-ET, Kyle Harris, 1st best udder Junior best three females (4 shown) 1. Eddie Harris 2. Caleb Bell, Madison, Ga. Senior best three females (3 shown) 1. Eddie Harris 2. Taylor Wiseman, Calhoun, Tenn. Produce of dam (1 shown) 1. Eddie Harris Daughter and dam (4 shown) 1. Eddie Harris 2. Benjamin Holmes Breeder’s herd (4 shown) 1. Eddie Harris 2. Benjamin Holmes
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Ollie Extreme Margaritaville was named Supreme and Grand Champion for Caleb Bell, Madison, at the Georgia National Fair Junior Jersey Show on October 26, 2009. Mine Ceasar S502 of JJK was named Reserve Grand Champion for Taylor Wiseman, Calhoun, Tenn. Katharine Knowlton, Blacksburg, Va, judged the 33 animals shown at the fairgrounds in Perry, Ga.
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Junior heifer calf (1 shown) IOF Iatola Remake ASM Pam, Leeanna Shelton, Umatilla, Fla. Intermediate heifer calf (2 shown) Volunteer Sureshot Babe B565, Bryan Ownby, Riceville, Tenn. Senior heifer calf (4 shown) Ollie Moment Marge, Caleb Bell, Madison Summer yearling heifer (3 shown) Volunteer Zukor Susanne B556, Bryan Ownby Junior yearling heifer (3 shown) Ollie Moment Jaclynn (S: WF Centurn Seize the MomentET, D: JJK Stone 344), Caleb Bell, jr. champ. Intermediate yearling heifer (3 shown) BJE Hired Gun Brazo Sarah J-801, Elizabeth M. Holmes, Johnston, S.C. Senior yearling heifer (3 shown) BJE Comerica Legion Carly (S: Bridon Remake Comerica-ET, D: Clemson BW Legion 218 420), Elizabeth M. Holmes, res. jr. champ. Senior yearling in milk (1 shown) WC Otto Sue Autumn, Leanna Shelton Junior 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown) BJE Deluxe Declo Babe E-702, Elizabeth M. Holmes Senior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) IOF Goldenboy Kilo So Sweet (S: Golden Boy of Ferreira, D: WC Kilowatt Sweetie), Mariah Shelton, Umatilla, Fla., res. int. champ. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Kelbel Vindication Malloree (S: Vindication, D: Hoys Jade Marlene), Leanna Shelton, int. champ. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Volunteer Saturn Lite, Alex Rose, Englewood, Tenn. 4-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Mine Ceasar S502 of JJK (S: Centurion Ceasar-ET, D: BA Mine), Taylor Wiseman, Calhoun, Tenn., res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 5-yr.old cow (1 shown) Ollie Extreme Margaritaville (S: Piedmont Nadine Extreme-ET, D: Greendales Choice Margarita), Caleb Bell, sr., gr. and sup. champ. Junior best three females (3 shown) Bryan Ownby
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