In this issue:
Official Publication of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068–2362. Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Eastern) weekdays. Phone: 614/861-3636. Automated phone: 614/755-5857. Fax: 614/861-8040. Email jerseyjournal@usjersey.com. Website: http://JerseyJournal.USJersey.com.
Volume 56 • No. 11 • November 2009 • ISSN: 0021-5953
Editor: Kimberly A. Billman Assistant Editors: Tracie Hoying, Renée Norman Senior Writer/JerseySites Coordinator: Michele Ackerman http://www.usjersey.com/jerseysites.html
Flat Creek Lodge
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22 Central National Jersey Show 26 Top of the World Jersey Sale
18 Wild Boars, Wild Berries and
22 Central National Jersey Show
52 Bush River & Treasure Chest Combination X Sale
24 Central National Junior Jersey Show 39 Colorado State Fair Open and Junior Jersey Shows
Central National Jersey Show
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Jerseys: the Perfect Mix
31 Dairyland Protein Sale
56 Illinois State Fair Junior Jersey Show
48 Dixie Invitational and Southeast Heifer Growers North Sale
40 Indiana State Fair Jersey Show
59 Indiana Premier Plus Sale
56 Indiana State Fair Junior Jersey Show
42 North Carolina Pot of Gold Sale
44 Iowa State Fair Jersey Show
26 Top of the World Jersey Sale
55 Iowa State Fair Junior Jersey Show
50 Selection of Excellence from Trinity Jersey Farm Sale
55 Kentucky State Fair Jersey Show 60 Kentucky State Fair Junior Jersey Show 33 Mid-Atlantic Regional Jersey Show 32 Mid-Atlantic Regional Junior Jersey Show 60 Missouri State Fair 4-H Jersey Show
40 Illinois Jersey Breeders Association
60 Missouri State FFA Jersey Show
42 North Carolina and Virginia Field Day
57 Missouri State Fair Jersey Show 45 State Fair of West Virginia Jersey Show
54 Wisconsin Jersey Breeders Association
60 State Fair of West Virginia 4-H and FFA Jersey Show 36 Western National Jersey Show 38 Western National Junior Jersey Show 38 Wisconsin State Fair Junior Jersey Show
Top of the World Sale
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AJCA, NAJ Board Members
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Advertising Index
57 Advertising Rates 27 Accelerated Genetics Supports Scholarship Fund
Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill., lived out a dream at the World Dairy Expo for any Jersey youth. The 15-year-old and his five-year-old cow, Xanadu Champion Kandy Kiss, won the Supreme Champion honors over all breeds in the Junior division in Madison, Wis. “Kandy Kiss” is appraised Excellent-94% and has a two lactation average of 17,533– 813–623 m.e. She was bred by Sally Oakes, Greenville, Pa., and purchased by the Sauder family privately in 2007. Coverage of the regional shows begins on page 22.
NOVEMBER 2009
16 All American Sponsors 30 Call Issued for AJCA, NAJ Award Nominations 34 February 1 Deadline for 2010 Stout Experience 24 Proposals Sought for Jersey Research 14 Showmanship Winners Honored at Mid-Atlantic Regional Junior Show 14 Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation 29 Highlights from World Dairy Expo
14 Along the Jersey Road 10 Calendar 17 Editorial 6
Field Service Staff
62 In Memoriam 47 Jersey Jargon 6
Jersey Journal Subscription Rates
64, 65, 66
Journal Shopping Center
45 Letter to the Editor 14 New JerseySites 10 Registration Fees 10 Type Appraisal Schedule
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To improve and promote the Jersey breed of cattle, and to increase the value of and demand for Jersey milk and for Jersey cattle. Company and Department Heads
Executive Secretary: Treasurer: Development: Information Technology: Jersey Journal: Jersey Marketing Service: National All-Jersey Inc. and Herd Services: Research and Genetic Program Development:
Neal Smith, ext. 327 Vickie White, ext. 345 Cherie L. Bayer, Ph.D., ext. 334 Mark Chamberlain, ext. 324 Kimberly A. Billman, ext. 336 Daniel S. Bauer, 614/216-5862 Erick Metzger, ext. 339 Cari W. Wolfe, ext. 318
AJCA-NAJ Area Representatives Director of Field Services: Kristin A. Paul, 209/4025679 (mobile); 608/754-3164 (office/fax); kpaul@ usjersey.com. Wisconsin, northern California. Sara Barlass, 614/256-6502 (mobile); 315/402-2240 (fax); sbarlass@usjersey.com. Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia. David A. Burris, 209/613-9763 (mobile); 270/378-5434 (phone); 270/378-5357 (fax); dburris@usjersey.com. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, east Tennessee, Virginia. Allen J. Carter, 559/259-7825 (mobile); 951/925-0742 (phone); 951/658-2186 (fax); acarter@usjersey.com. Arizona, California, Nevada. Justin Edwards, 614/216-9727 (mobile); jedwards@ usjersey.com. Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas.
Patty Holbert, 270/205-1300 (mobile); 270/325-4352 (fax); pholbert@usjersey.com. Ohio. Leah Johnson, 614/296-3621 (mobile); ljohnson@ usjersey.com. Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota. Elizabeth Moss, 614/296-4166 (mobile); 731/697-1341 (phone); emoss@usjersey.com. Arkansas, 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. wjfi@hotmail.com. District 2. 2013.
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ABS Global.................................................... 15 Accelerated Genetics.............................. 13, 47 Ahlem Farms................................................. 62 All-Lynn Jerseys............................................ 20 All American Sponsors................................. 16 Alta Genetics/Jerseyland Sires................. 4, 21 American Jersey Cattle Association....... 65, 66 Amity Hills Farm Complete Dispersal........... 35 Androgenics.................................................. 58 Arco Farms.................................................... 60 Avi-Lanche Jrseys......................................... 11 Avon Road Jersey Farm............................... 25
K&R Jerseys................................................. 50 Kenny Farm................................................... 54
Bachelor Farms............................................. 20 Biltmore Farm................................................ 43 Brentwood Farms............................................ 2 Bush River Jerseys....................................... 68 Buttercrest Jerseys....................................... 58
Lady Lane Farms.......................................... 29 Lawtons Jersey Farm.................................... 46 Livestock Exporters Association of U.S.A..... 39 Lucky Hill Jersey Farm.................................. 61 Lyon Jerseys................................................. 42
California Jerseys..........................2, 11, 48, 62 Cantendo Acres............................................ 58 Carson & Bascom Jerseys........................... 61 Cedarcrest Farms......................................... 56 Cinnamon Ridge Dairy.................................. 42 Circle S Jerseys............................................ 61 Clauss Dairy Farm........................................ 62 Clover Patch Dairy........................................ 58 Cloverfield Jerseys........................................ 47 Cole, Duane and Mazzaro, Calla and Bailee ...................................................................... 45 Cooper Farm................................................. 46 Coulee Jerseys............................................. 43 Covington Jerseys......................................... 42 CowArtAndMore.com...................................... 8 Creative Genetics of California Inc................ 41 Crescent Farm.............................................. 61
M&M Dairy Farm........................................... 59 Mapleline Farm............................................. 61 Margandale Jersey Farm.............................. 58 Mason Farm.................................................. 38 McGee Jerseys............................................. 28 McKee Jersey Farm...................................... 30 Messmer Jersey Farm.................................. 25 Michigan Jersey Cattle Club......................... 58 Mills Jerseys.................................................. 25 Minnesota Jerseys........................................ 50 Mi-Rose Jerseys........................................... 54 Molly Brook Farms........................................ 61 Mortimer Jerseys.......................................... 37
D&D Jerseys................................................. 25 D&E Jerseys................................................. 11 Dar-Re Farm Ltd........................................... 58 DeMents Jerseys.......................................... 38 Den-Kel Jerseys............................................ 46 Diamond S Farm........................................... 50 Dreamroad Jerseys....................................... 46 Dutch Hollow Farm........................................ 46 Edn-Ru Jerseys............................................. 54 Elm Brook Jerseys........................................ 54 Flat Creek Lodge.......................................... 66 Forest Glen Jerseys........................................ 3 Fort Morrison Jerseys................................... 61 Four Springs Jerseys.................................... 54 Genex............................................................ 51 Golden Meadows Jerseys............................. 48 Grammer Jersey Farm.................................. 58 Grazeland Jerseys Ltd.................................. 58 Hallet Dairy Farm LLC.................................. 25 Hapalson Jersey Farm.................................. 60 Hav’s Farm.................................................... 61 Heartland Jerseys......................................... 55 High Lawn Farm............................................ 56 Highland Farms, Inc...................................... 61 Highland Jersey Farm................................... 58 Hi-Land Farms.............................................. 46 Hilmar Jerseys.............................................. 62 Holmes Farm................................................. 61 Huffard Dairy Farms...................................... 43 Illinois Jerseys...............................7, 32, 38, 56 Iowa Jerseys................................................. 42
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Irishtown Acres.............................................. 54
Rowzee Jersey Farm...................................... 8
JEMI Jerseys................................................. 54 JVB Red Hot Jerseys.................................... 25 Jersey Journal.............................49, 53, 57, 66 Jersey Marketing Service....................... 12, 35 Jersey Young Sire Programs......................... 65 Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch......................................... 27 Jordan’s Jerseys........................................... 56 Journal Shopping Center..................64, 65, 66
Schirm Jersey Farm...................................... 58 Scotch View Farms....................................... 46 Scot-Lyn Jerseys........................................... 58 Seacord Farm............................................... 12 Select Sires, Inc..........................64, 65, 66, 67 Semex....................................................... 9, 64 Senn-Sational Jerseys.................................. 60 Shenandoah Jerseys.................................... 58 Silver Maple Farms....................................... 61 Silver Mist Farm............................................ 29 Silver Spring Farm........................................ 46 Silver View Lane Jerseys.............................. 32 Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys...................................... 68 Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc................................. 58 Spring Valley Farm........................................ 60 Springdale Jersey Farm................................ 61 Steinhauers Jerseys..................................... 25 Stephan Jerseys........................................... 28 Stone House Farm........................................ 46 Stoney Hollow Jerseys.................................. 54 Sturdy Built.................................................... 66 Sugar Grove Jerseys.................................... 45 Summit Farm................................................. 42 Sun Valley Jerseys........................................ 29 Sunbow Jerseys............................................ 60 Sunset Canyon Jerseys................................ 29
National Jersey Jug Futurity......................... 63 Nettle Creek Jerseys..................................... 30 New England Jerseys................................... 61 New York Jerseys.......................................... 46 Nobledale Farm............................................. 54 Normandell Farms........................................ 54 Northeast Kingdom Sales............................. 61 Oakhaven Jerseys........................................ 58 Ohio Jerseys.....................................31, 45, 58 Oomsdale Farms, Inc.................................... 46 Oregon Jerseys...................................3, 29, 39 Owens Farms Inc.......................................... 25 Pat-Mar Jerseys............................................ 62 Pennsota Jerseys.......................................... 50 Pennsylvania Jerseys.................................... 54 Queen-Acres Farm....................................... 44 River Valley...................................................... 7 Riverside-F Farms......................................... 54 Rosevale Jerseys.......................................... 58
Rowzee Jersey Farm Registered Jerseys since 1935
James and Oneva Rowzee and Family 5043 Hwy. 15, Newton, MS 39345 601/683-2954 jrowzee@dixieconnect.com
TJ Classic Jerseys........................................ 31 Taylor Jersey Farm, Inc................................. 60 Tierney Farm Jerseys................................... 46 Trans-America Genetics................................ 65 Trinity Jersey Farm........................................ 27 Unkefer Dairy Farm....................................... 58 Valley Oaks Jerseys...................................... 29 Vanderfeltz Jerseys....................................... 54 Waverly Farm................................................ 30 Wester Jersey Farm...................................... 54 Wetumpka Farm............................................ 46 Wilsonview Dairy........................................... 29 Windridge Jersey Farm................................. 44 Wisconsin Jersey Breeders..............20, 25, 28 Woodstock Dairy........................................... 39 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.
ANNOUNCEMENT A new Jersey Jug charm released in time for the holidays, and in support of the scholarship funds! 15% of the selling price of a sterling silver Jersey Jug charm just released by veterinarian and artist Kathy Swift is being donated to the AJCA Scholarship Funds—a generous gesture of Giving Back to support and encourage the next generation of Jersey milk producers! A terrific Christmas gift for that special Jersey person in your life. Visit www.cowartandmore. com for pictures and details now.
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Every effort is made to keep the calendar listings as accurate as possible. However, dates are sometimes changed or events cancelled without notice. When your association schedules an event, notify the Journal staff at least 60 days in advance by sending email to JerseyJournal@usjersey.com or phoning 614/861-3636.
Type Appraisal Schedule
POLICY: Areas will be appraised in the order listed. If you wish to appraise and do not receive an application 30 days prior to the appraisal, please request one from Appraisal Office Coordinator Lori King by telephone, 614/861-3636, or email lking@ usjersey.com. Apply online at http://www.usjersey. com/forms/appraisalapp.com. Applications can also be printed from the USJersey website at http://www. usjersey.com/forms/ttaapplication.pdf. NOVEMBER—New Mexico and Western Texas; Southern California and Arizona; and Wisconsin. DECEMBER—Iowa; Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Delaware; Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana; Vermont and New Hampshire; Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire.
Deadlines
DEC. 31—Deadline for entries for the 2012 National Jersey Jug Futurity are due. JAN. 15—Nominations are due in the AJCA-NAJ office for Master Breeder, Distinguished Service and Meritorious Service awards. FEB. 1—Applications due for Fred Stout Experience Internship. MAR. 1—Entries due for the Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest. Cows alive as of December 31, 2009, are eligible. Minimum DHIR production levels for nominating are 200,000 lbs. milk, 9,500 lbs. fat, and 7,500 lbs. protein. MAR. 1—National Jersey Youth Achievement contest applications are due. MAR. 1—National Jersey Youth Production Contest entries due. Forms available from the USJersey website: see http://www.usjersey.com/forms/ YProductionContest.pdf.
JULY 1—Applications for National Jersey Youth Scholarships due.
Sales
NOV. 7—52 nd POT O’GOLD SALE, Presented by Cow’s Match® Jersey Blend, Newmarket Hall, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 4:30 p.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com; Todd Woodruff, auctioneer. NOV. 8—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; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. NOV. 13—SALE OF STARS, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ont.; 5:00 p.m.; Greaves, Lalande & Johnston Inc. (GLJ Inc.), sale mgr.; http://www.saleofstars.com. NOV. 21—SEACORD FARM PRODUCTION SALE, Seacord Farm, Greenwich, N.Y.; 1:00 p.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. DEC. 5—AMITY HILLS FARM COMPLETE DISPERSAL, Lonnie and Julie Hoffner and Family, Cleveland, N.C.; 11:00 a.m.;Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. APR. 2—KENTUCKY NATIONAL SALE, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 4:00 p.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com. APR. 10—DEEP SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST HEIFER GROWERS SOUTH SALE, Sylacauga, Ala.; 10:30 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. APR. 24—59 th NEW ENGLAND BREEDERS SPRING SALE, Addison County Fairgrounds, New Haven, Vt.; 10:30 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. MAY 1—NEW YORK SPRING SALE, Whitney Point, N.Y.; 11:00 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. MAY 15—ILLINOIS INVITATIONAL SALE, hosted by Marcoot Jersey Farm, Greenville, Ill.; 10:30 a.m.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com. JUNE 26, 2010—53rd NATIONAL HEIFER SALE, Linn County Fairgrounds, Albany, Ore.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com.
Registration Fees Effective April 1, 1999
InfoJersey.com Applications Member Non-Member
All Other Applications Member Non-Member
Under six (6) months................................................ $15.00 Applications 1-50.............................. $12.00 $14.00 Applications 51-200............................ 10.00 12.00 Applications over 200 on REGAPP....................................................... 7.00 (All figures based on calendar year) 6-12 months............................................ 17.00 20.00 19.00 12-24 months.......................................... 22.00 25.00 24.00 Over 24 months...................................... 30.00 35.00 32.00
$17.00
22.00 27.00 37.00
Dead Animals May Be Registered For A Fee of $5.00 Duplicate or Corrected Certificates Will Be Issued For A Fee of $5.00
Transfer Fees Effective January 1, 2008
REAP Herds Non-REAP Herds Regular transfer filed within 60 days of sale date..............$12.00........................... $14.00 Regular transfer filed more than 60 days of sale date............................................... 17.00 Intra-Herd Transfer,...................................................................................................... 2.00 (When all living animals in one family ownership are transferred to another family member.)
• Transfers among owners within the same herd REAP enrollment completed with 60 days of the date of sale will only cost $2.00 each regardless of how many animals are transferred at one time. • Herds with three years continuous REAP enrollment at the time of a whole-herd dispersal will be charged $7.00 for the sale transfers. The dispersal may occur via public auction or private treaty. Save by becoming a lifetime member of the American Jersey Cattle Association.
Meetings and Expositions
N O V. 9 - 1 0 — 1 2 t h A N N U A L F A R M E R COOPERATIVES CONFERENCE, St. Paul, Minn.; for more information visit http://www.uwcc.wisc.edu/ farmercoops09/index.html. NOV. 9-11—DAIRY TODAY’S ELITE PRODUCER BUSINESS CONFERENCE, The Bellagio, Las Vegas, Nev.; for more information call 816/889-9402 or visit http://www.agweb.com/DairyToday/Article. aspx?id=140640. NOV. 12-13—DAIRY CATTLE REPRODUCTIVE COUNCIL REGIONAL MEETING, Crowne Plaza Riverfront, St. Paul, Minn.; for more information visit http://www.dcrcouncil.org. NOV. 19-20—DAIRY CATTLE REPRODUCTIVE COUNCIL REGIONAL MEETING, DoubleTree Hotel Riverside, Boise, Idaho; for more information visit http://www.dcrcouncil.org. JAN. 27-30—CATTLE INDUSTRY ANNUAL CONVENTION AND NCBA TRADE SHOW, San Antonio, Texas, for more information visit http://www.beefusa.org/convcattleindustryannual conventionandncbatradeshow.aspx. FEB. 3-4—PENNSYLVANIA DAIRY SUMMIT, Lancaster Host Resort, Lancaster, Pa.; for more information visit http://www.padairysummit.org. FEB. 9-11—WORLD AG EXPO, International AgriCenter, Tulare, Calif.; for more information visit http://www.worldagexp.com. FEB. 11-13—GREAT LAKES REGIONAL DAIRY CONFERENCE, Bavarian Inn Lodge and Conference Center, Frankenmuth, Mich. MAR. 10-12—HIGH PLAINS DAIRY CONFERENCE, Ambassador Hotel, Amarillo, Texas; for more information visit http://www.highplainsdairy.org. MAR. 16-17—PDPW ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE, Madison, Wis.; for more information call 1-800/947-7379. MAR. 23-26—14th ANNUAL DAIRY CALF AND HEIFER CONFERENCE, Hyatt Regency Lexington, Lexington, Ky.; for more information visit http://www. calfandheifer.org. MAR. 31-APR. 1—CENTRAL PLAINS DAIRY EXPO, Sioux Falls Convention Center Sioux Falls, S.D; for more information visit http://www. centralplainsdairy.com. MAY 11-14—19TH ADSA DISCOVER CONFERENCE ON Key Issues in the Sustainability of the Dairy Industry, Sponsored by the American Dairy Science Association, Brown County Inn, Nashville, Ind., for more information visit http://www. adsa.org/discover. MAY 30-JUNE 9—WORLD JERSEY CATTLE BUREAU ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING AND TOUR, Albania. JUNE 23-27—ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC., DoubleTree Hotel and Executive Center Portland-Lloyd Center, Portland, Ore. JUNE 22-26, 2011—ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC., Wisconsin, Dells, Wis.
Shows
NOV. 7—THE ALL AMERICAN JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:00 a.m.; Herby D. Lutz, Chester, S.C., judge; Craig Padgett, Waynesburg, Ky., consultant. NOV. 7—ARIZONA STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Arizona Expo and State Fair Facility, Phoenix, Ariz.; 1:00 p.m. NOV. 8—NATIONAL JERSEY JUG FUTURITY, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 1:00 p.m.; Wayne Sliker, St. Paris, Ohio, judge; Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio, consultant. NOV. 9—THE ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:00 (continued to page 46)
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Emily Ann Steer was bor n on September 14, 2009, to Eric and Ashley Steer, Springfield, Ohio. She is the first child for the couple and the first grandchild for AJCA Director Charles Steer and his wife, Carol, of Sunbow Jerseys, Cottage Grove, Tenn. Eric is a plant manager for Reiter Dairy in Springfield.
scores were Katie Schaffer, Tim Hartman and Abram Zehr. Coaching the students were ag instructors and FFA advisors, Greg Niewold, Kyle Miller and Jersey breeder, Darren Ropp. Ropp and his wife, Sandy, along with daughters, Samantha, Savannah and Sadie, own and operate Triple “S” Farms in Strawn, Ill.
Candace Reese married Adam Haithcox on May 23, 2009. Candace is the daughter of Coy and Wanda Reese of Reese Dairy Farm, Taylorville, N.C. The couple resides in Taylorsville, N.C.
The second “Field to Fork” dinner was hosted by St. Brigid’s Farm, Kennedyville, Md., on October 3, 2009, at the farm. Owners, Judy Gifford and Dr. Robert Fry, conducted the event to showcase local agriculture in a beautiful outside setting on the farm. The dinner was enjoyed by 80 guests and brought together farmers, consumers and local politicians to discuss production agriculture, quality of food and a sustainable lifestyle. Visit the farm’s blog to learn more about the “Field to Fork” dinner and for news about the dairy: http://stbrigidsfarm.blogspot.com.
The Haithcoxes
Dave and Kathy Skiba, of Diamond S Farms, North Branch, Minn., were honored with the ‘Elign’ Award at the 2009 Minnesota State Fair. This award is given in honor of Karl L. Mueller by the Mueller family to the herdsman or showman who exhibits exemplary leadership and sportsmanship throughout the Minnesota State Fair each year. Al and Renae Scheiderer, owners of Buckeye Grove Farm and Buckeye Grove Farm Cheese, LLC., Beallsville, Ohio, were highlighted in the Ohio’s County Journal for their success at the 2009 North American Jersey Cheese Awards. The Scheiderer family began milking Jersey cattle in 1867 and today is owned by the fifth generation. In 2004, Al’s parents, Jake and Dixie Scheiderer, added the production of farmstead-artisan cheese and passed it on to Al and Renae when they retired in 2007. The Prairie Central High School FFA team from Fairbury, Ill., won the 22nd annual World Forage Management Cup held at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis. Members on the winning team that placed among the top 10 for individual Page 14
Appleton Farms, Ipswich, Mass., was recently featured in Country Living. The Appleton Farms Jersey herd milks 30 Registered Jersey cows and is located outside of Boston. The farm has been in operation for 373 years and is America’s oldest farm. The farm was most recently operated by the ninth generation of Appletons, the late Francis Jr. and his wife, Joan, and was donated to the Trustees of Reservations, a nonprofit trustee that devotes its time to preserving the landmarks and landscapes of Massachusetts.
Showmanship Winners Honored at Mid-Atlantic Regional Junior Show Jersey youth shined at the 12th annual youth showmanship contest held before the Mid-Atlantic Regional Dairy Show in Harrisburg, Pa. On September 20, 2009, the three youth showmanship divisions were each won by a Jersey youth. Surpassing 96 other contestants to win the senior showmanship and fitting contest was 20-year-old Janelle Yoder,
New JerseySites The following breeders have launched new websites on the JerseySites link on the USJersey home page. You can find them directly at: • Aces-Hi Dairy Cattle, Dalhart, Texas, at http://aceshi.usjersey. com
Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n o n JerseySites, contact Journal staff at 614/861-3636, ext. 323.
Huntington, Pa. Winning the intermediate division was 15-year-old Shelby Lynn Proctor, Cochranton, Pa. Also placing among the 115 contestants in the intermediate d i v i s i o n w a s E l i z a b e t h D av i s , Burtonsville, Md., who placed seventh place The junior division winner was Grace Marchezak, Bentleyville, Pa. Tenyear-old Grace outshined the 75 junior showman, which included Jacob Kline, Myerstown, Pa., in third place, and Christine Hollister, Duncannon, Pa., in ninth place. Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation
(Required by 39 U.S.C. 3685) Date of filing September 28, 2009. Jersey Journal (ISSN:0021-5953) is published monthly at 6486 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Franklin County, Ohio 43068-2362, with headquarters or business offices of the publishers at 6486 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-2362. The name and address of the publisher is the American Jersey Cattle Association, 6486 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-2362. Editor, Kimberly Billman, 6486 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-2362. Owner of the publication is the American Jersey Cattle Association, 6486 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-2362. There are no bondholders, mortgagees, or security holders. Total number of copies printed (average for preceding 12 months) 3,243; sales through dealers—none; mail subscriptions 2,622; total paid circulation 2,919; free distribution by mail 138; free distribution outside the mail 88; total free distribution 226; total distribution 3,145; percent paid 92.81%. Actual number of copies printed (single issue nearest to filing date) 3,343; sales through dealers—none; mail subscriptions 2,573; total paid circulation 2,866; free distribution by mail 70; free distribution outside the mail 86; total free distribution 156; total distribution 3,022; percent paid 94.84%. I certify that the statements made by me above are correct and complete. Kimberly A. Billman, Editor
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Bright Spots in a Trying Year This issue of Jersey Journal is scheduled to arrive in mailboxes at the same time the directors of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National AllJersey Inc. are meeting in Louisville. Your elected leadership has a challenging agenda at this meeting. On the one hand, your staff will be reporting that we have an opportunity to put together another great year at Jersey. Most of the lifeblood services are maintaining strong enrollment. Through nine months of 2009, REAP enrollment is holding steady and registrations are up 6% compared to last year’s record pace. At this time we are projecting both companies to complete the year in the black. On the other hand, it has been a difficult task to develop an operating budget for 2010. Approving a workable and responsible operating budget for the coming year is one of the most important responsibilities of the AJCA and NAJ Boards. The Joint Operations committee, which includes the presidents and finance chairs from each Board, has taken a safe and conservative approach in developing the budgets that will be discussed. While we are convinced the worst is behind us, it is very difficult to accurately predict the rate of recovery. Therefore we are planning for very limited growth in certain areas, have cut several line item expenses, and have included only current staff positions in the budget. In trying times, it is healthy to get back to the basics, to remind ourselves why we believe in a very bright future for the Jersey business and why, despite a very difficult year for the dairy industry, our organizations still are able to report positive numbers in key areas. All of the advantages of the Jersey cow are magnified in a brutal dairy economy. Times like these are much of the reason we milk Jerseys. She is not average in any way. In fact, she is below average where she needs to be and above average where she should be. She is smaller, produces less water, eats less feed, creates less waste, takes up less space and requires less equipment maintenance. She breeds earlier, calves easier, and breeds back sooner. All of that and more is why she has the longest Productive Life among dairy breeds. To top that off, she also produces the highest quality milk, the added value of which is important to cover production costs when milk prices turn downwards.
I also believe our Jersey organizations are stronger because we are different. We have a very strong breed association with a great set of programs and services designed to help owners of Jersey cattle become more profitable. We were the first to package and offer core services (REAP) at a discounted price, and we continue to add value to REAP and other services in order to remain relevant to you, our members and customers. National All-Jersey Inc. is totally unique. No other dairy breed organization has such a high level of expert staff working to make a difference in the milk market. We are constantly working to increase the value of and demand for the different milk produced by our different cow. National All-Jersey demonstrated to consumers, processors and producers that Jersey milk is different, then proved and convinced the marketplace that different milk should be marketed equitably. Jersey Marketing Service was developed to market the different cow. Jersey Marketing Service is owned by you, the members of National All-Jersey Inc. It has helped establish a consistent market and develop industry standards to protect the integrity of information and cattle. This is all mounted on the solid foundation of credibility. In recent years we have seen Jerseys selling as well or better than average cows. In the current dairy economy Jerseys are selling higher than average cows. When times are good, most people do not consider making changes to their business. When times are tough, that door may swing open. It may seem strange, but now may be our best opportunity to convince more milk producers to consider Jerseys. Tough times create opportunities to become different. Because we milk and breed a different cow, we need to maintain and further build her differences in efficient production of high-solids milk, functional traits, Productive Life, and operating margin. Your directors know this and will continue to make important decisions based upon what is best for the owners of Jersey cattle. The American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. are different by design, and the benefits of those differences will help us ride out the tide of these trying times. Neal Smith, Executive Secretary and CEO
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Wild Boars, Wild Berries and Jerseys: the Perfect Mix
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Award Winning Cheese hen an exclusive resort pampers can now find it beyond lodge borders The Harlesses and their staff at Flat its guests with five-course dinners at restaurants, retail stores and farmers Creek Lodge have shown just what can fit for a king, the chef settles for nothing markets in Atlanta and Savannah and other be done when you start with the best. but the best. When it comes to the dairy outlets across the southeast. Its cheese is This year, under the guidance of head products that grace the tables of one of even distributed at world-renown Murray’s cheesemaker, Dane Huebner, the dairy the southeast’s finest establishments, Flat Cheese Shop in New York City. earned silver and bronze medals in the U.S. Creek Lodge, the best comes thanks to the In a move to distinguish itself as the best Registered Jersey cow. of the best, Flat Creek Lodge became “Admittedly, we are very picky,” an All-Jersey® distributor in October commented Caroline Harless, who 2008 and markets cheese using the owns and operates the lodge with her Queen of Quality® logo. Jersey husband, Steve, in Swainsboro, Ga. breeders who win the state herd class “We want people to enjoy what we at The All American Jersey Show in do, and we want to be the best at it.” November will have opportunity to The fussiness has paid off for the sample the cheeses of Flat Creek couple as business is booming at Lodge as they are the featured cheeses Flat Creek Lodge and the resort has in the award basket. garnered its share of accolades, in part, because of its terrific food. The The Resort and Farm lodge has been featured in Southern Flat Creek Lodge is a hunting Living magazine twice, the Outdoor and fishing resort situated three Channel and a host of state and hours southeast of Atlanta and 90 regional publications. In October minutes northwest of Savannah in Part of the team that makes award-winning cheese 2008, Flat Creek Lodge was named happen at Flat Creek Lodge include Cathy McDaniel, general rural George. Guests typically are the Producer of Distinction by the manager, Caroline and Steve Harless, owners, and Dane corporate clients and those seeking Georgia Department of Economic Huebner, head cheesemaker. a weekend retreat or hunters and Development. gamers from across the country. Championship Cheese Contest and seven When the Harlesses made the decision Flat Creek Lodge, though, started life medals at the American Cheese Society to build a dairy to provide fresh milk, with another purpose in mind. Competition. As well, the dairy’s Aztec cheese and butter for their diners four “First and foremost, Flat Creek Lodge Cheddar was named overall winner in the years ago, Jerseys were brought to the is a pine tree plantation,” noted Caroline. Flavors of Georgia contest and its Blau farm in Swainsboro. The Harlesses purchased the 2,000 acres Wein Kase earned Reserve Best of Show “We made that choice because we knew that now serve as the resort as a retirement honors in the inaugural North American there could be no better quality of product investment 15 years ago. They rebuilt and Jersey Cheese Awards. than the one made by our Registered reforested the area to generate timber as Flat Creek Lodge cheese has developed Jersey girls,” Caroline noted. “We also income in their golden years. The resort such a strong following that customers want a cow that is smaller and more idea came from the out-of-state hunters manageable and need the extra butterfat to make cheese.”
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The Cheese and its Maker that converged on Emanuel County each and creating award-winning cheeses on his The dairy at Flat Creek Lodge was fall and quipped, “Y’all ought to build a own for Cedar Grove Cheese. established four years ago; the cheese plant hunting lodge.” Dane’s artistic flare shines in his creation followed two years later. The Harlesses The entire operation at Flat Creek Lodge of “original” American artisan cheeses for consulted a variety of sources to learn as is based on a well-planned ecological Flat Creek Lodge. The dairy produces much as they could about building a plant system. The word “sustainable” has been in about 1,500 pounds of cheese each month and making cheese. the Harless vocabulary from the beginning. from its herd of 72 Jersey cows. About “The American Cheese Society was Though neither Steve nor Caroline grew 30 different types of cheeses in all are probably our best source of information up on a farm, the notion of caring for the produced, with about half of these being for making cheese,” said Caroline. “The land is in their blood. Both their families produced at any given time. Seasonal Georgia Department of Agriculture was have been involved in agriculture for variations in the milk and availability of also instrumental as it helped us overcome many generations. Caroline’s family ingredients determine which varieties are regulations that were set has been in pine produced. up for large cheese plants tree cultivation, “Though I follow a standard technique for and design the dairy plant timberland making cheese, I use different combinations itself.” production and of ingredients to make the cheese special,” The Harlesses also had f ar ming since Dane remarked. “What I’m really looking extensive dialog with staff the American for is a different twist.” at both the University of Revolution. “I’ll use a standard base, like Cheddar Vermont and the University Steve’s g reatfor example, and incorporate flavors that of Wisconsin-Madison. grandmother have been missed,” he continued. “While America’s Dairyland owned a dairy there are plenty of pepper Cheddars on the provided another and many on his market, 95% of them use jalapeno peppers component that is father’s side are and the balance use habaneros. I might required for the creation beef producers try a mix of smoked chili peppers or Thai of a great cheese—a great today. chilies for something different.” cheesemaker. When the In keeping with Last fall, the dairy welcomed 40 head of Harlesses approached the their goals, the Lacaune-East Friesian sheep to the farm Wisconsin Department freshest-possible and has begun to produce several varieties ingredients are Blau Wein Kase is one of about 30 of Agriculture for their of cheeses from a blend of their milk and used in the dining varieties of artisan cheeses made by Flat recommendations, the Jersey milk. Included in this group is room; often this Creek Lodge. This cheese has a beautiful short list included Dane Half Ewe Blue Farmhouse, which earned means directly snakeskin-like rind that comes from Huebner, who joined the a bronze medal at this year’s American from the property. washing it with blue wine made from the team at Flat Creek Lodge Cheese Society Competition. The dairy is part farm’s summer berries. Blau Wein Kase in November 2007. “When you start mixing milks, you took Reserve Best in Show honors at the of this overall plan North American Jersey Cheese Awards in D a n e i s o n e o f those rare individuals and in keeping 2009. that combine a wealth with the lodge’s of knowledge about the science belief in the “slow-foods movement,” of cheesemaking with the art of which bucks the trend of fast and highlycheesemaking. He graduated from processed foods. the University of Wisconsin with a “There is a big difference in the flavor microbiology degree in 1999 and stayed of food when you get it right off the farm,” on to study genetic and molecular noted Caroline. “Nothing beats cheese and techniques and to identify bacteria butter made from fresh, wholesome Jersey that cause contamination. Travel to 18 milk.” countries across the globe, including The dairy at Flat Creek Lodge was designed by To provide the dining room with its Vietnam and Thailand, exposed him Steve Harless and is home to 72 Jersey cows. daily fare, quail, pheasant and wild duck to a variety of different foods, many are raised in flight pens and bass, bream of them fermented, and contributed and catfish are grown in tanks and ponds. have a lot more flexibility in creating new in the development of his passion— Fresh eggs are provided by a flock of cheeses,” Dane remarked. “You can really cheesemaking. Rhode Island Reds and honey by the change the palette of what your cheese Dane took cheesemaking classes at the resident bees. Lettuce and herbs are raised looks like.” Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research and in hydroponic greenhouses and fruits When asked if there are special is licensed as a cheesemaker in Wisconsin, are gathered from on-site orchards. Two considerations for using Jersey milk the only state to require a license. He is hundred acres of organic land have been for cheese, Dane remarked, “When you also a licensed cheese grader. Dane worked set aside for the production of vegetables have an understanding of the science that for Cedar Grove Cheese prior to coming and fruits, including two other products makes cheese, it doesn’t matter what milk to Flat Creek Lodge, learning more about for which the lodge is known—oyster you use.” (continued to page 21) his technique from masters like Bob Wills mushrooms and berries. NOVEMBER 2009
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“Every milk is a little different and varies from day-to-day and season-toseason, especially for fat content and small herds,” he continued. “With proper training, a cheesemaker can learn to make adjustments.” “One of the great things about Jersey milk is its high yield,” Dane noted. Flat Creek Lodge has also discovered that Jersey milk makes fantastic butter. “There is no need to add anything to get the bright, beautiful, sun-colored product our customers love,” Dane summed. Queen of Quality The decision to use the Queen of Quality logo for product branding was a fairly easy one for Flat Creek Lodge. “We wanted something that would show our customers and diners that our products are queen when it comes to quality,” noted Caroline. “We are very proud of the Queen of Quality logo and our customers know they are getting a premium product, be that milk or cheese.” Caroline and Steve first met the staff of National All-Jersey (NAJ) Inc. at the American Cheese Society Competition in Chicago in July 2008. A month later, NAJ staff traveled to the lodge’s corporate offices in Atlanta to discuss an All-Jersey distributorship. NAJ continues to advise Flat Creek Lodge on issues such as calf nutrition. “NAJ was very helpful in bringing things to our attention that we hadn’t considered and formulating our research,” Caroline explained. “In the end, we could not have been more on the same page when it comes to distinguishing our product.” The Cows Though the Harlesses’ background included farming in general, it did not include dairy cattle until four years ago. So, how did two city dwellers from Atlanta become dairy producers? “We learned along the way and, as you can imagine, have lots of funny stories to tell,” remarked Caroline. As with cheesemaking, the couple did a lot of reading. They also received practical, hands-on advice from Steve’s father, Edmond, who grew up on a farm, and his uncle, Darold Harless, who raises beef cattle in Mansfield, Ohio. Today, the herd is cared for by herd manager, Jennif Chandler, and her dairy team. The initial group of a dozen Registered Jersey cows was purchased from Holbrook Farms in Murfreesboro, Tenn. “We purchased registered cattle because NOVEMBER 2009
we wanted to know their genetics,” noted Caroline. “We also want to be able to merchandise genetics down the road if the opportunity arises.” The herd of 72 cows, 30 of which are currently fresh, is rotationally grazed on coastal Bermuda grass that is overseeded with oats, rye and wheat when the Bermuda grass is dormant. Cows are housed in a freestall barn designed by Steve and milked in a two-stall parlor. “Down the road, we may expand the herd and cheese business if demand continues to grow,” she continued. “But we have to learn to crawl before we walk, and
walk before we run. We are in the process of crawling.” Looking on the horizon, what special foods will be on the menu at Flat Creek Lodge in the coming years and what is in the works for these entrepreneurs? Jersey beef, for starters. “We are currently raising three Jersey steers,” Caroline commented. “We are really excited about the quality of Jersey beef and the results of recent studies.” Perhaps the press will soon be writing about the great resort in the southeast that serves terrific Jersey cheese and terrific Jersey beef. Page 21
Bull calf (2 shown) 1. Maycco GR Conqueror (S:Giprat Belle’s ConnectionET, D:Maycco Carlebelle), Wm. Yarosh, Greg Russwurm, and Bachelor Family, Angola, Ind., ge. champ. bull 2. Oak Ridge Remake Clem-ET (S: Rock Ella RemakeET, D: SHF Jade Clementine), Jim, Rita, Lucas and Kayla Tisol, Chippewa Falls, Wis., res. gr. champ. bull, best bred and owned Junior heifer calf (32 shown) 1. PM Minister Lea, Ralph F. Uhe and Family, Janesville, Wis., best bred and owned 2. Krull Guapo Big Bertha, Bryce J. Krull, Lake Mills, Wis. 3. Godale Blackstone Miss Lady, Ferme Godale, Saint
Aimé, Que. Intermediate heifer calf (25 shown) 1. Arethusa Minister Giselle-ET, Dawn D. Sharts, N.Y., best bred and owned 2. Plain O Remake Darby-ET, Steven Christman, Kim Myers and Austin and Craig Thomas, New Paris, Ind. 3. Elliotts Minister Votive-ET, Christina Buttle and Berlesque Jerseys, Edgerton, Wis. Senior heifer calf (38 shown) 1. Charlyn Justice Beauty-ET, Charlyn Jerseys, Forest, Ont., best bred and owned 2. River Valley Iatola Gorgeous, Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill. 3. Haak Haven Iatola Nolla-ET, Vanderhaak Dairy, Lynden
Summer yearling heifer (25 shown) 1. Maple Ridge Connection Shawna, Ferme Elegance, P. Boulet, M. Palich, C. McCraig, Montmagny, Que. 2. Arethusa Justice Liberty Bell, Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn., best bred and owned 3. Elliotts Vertigo Roxanne-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner, Boonsboro, Md. Junior yearling heifer (29 shown) 1. Perennial Justice Natasha (S: Janes Primetime JusticeET, D: Vandenberg Res Nex-Star), Bryan Weldrick, Woodstock, Ont., jr. champ., best bred and owned 2. Avonlea Mischiefs Miley-ET, J. Stephens, D. Dyment, and E. Kueffner, Troy, Ont. 3. Jones Titus Laura, Tanner, Trent and Keeton Jones, Woodstock, Ont. Intermediate yearling heifer (18 shown) 1. Willdina Jade Bee (S: Giprat Belles Jade-ET, D: Hermitage Duaiseoir Bette), Denise Riddle and Sheryl Deaver, Edgerton, Wis., res. jr. champ. 2. Meadowridge King Locket, Roger Riebe and Gene Henderson, Cumberland, Wis. 3. Ratliff Suspect Carly, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan., best bred and owned Senior yearling heifer (13 shown) 1. Blue Mountain Tequila Tina Marie, Bailee and Calla Mazzaro and Duane Cole, Williamsfield, Ohio 2. Meadowridge K-Tel Handy, Roger R. Riebe, Cumberland, Wis., best bred and owned 3. TV Furor Hurriup Hurihome, Ashley Denny, Telford, Tenn. Milking senior yearling heifer (20 shown) 1. Miss Iatola Blackie Rose-ET, Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va., best udder 2. Genesis Nevada Joanna, Wayne and Allen Stiles and Michael Heath, Westminster, Md. 3. Hillacres Rhonda Ricotta, Thomas Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., best bred and owned Junior 2-yr.-old cow (33 shown) 1. Lookout Sweet Baby J, Gary Vance, Nancy Suitor, and Brooke McKinven, Canton de Hatley, Ont., best bred and owned 2. Avonlea Connected to Kanada-ET, Scott M. Walton, Carlisle, Pa. 3. Miss Blackys Rose-ET, Les Davis, Riverdale, Calif. Best udder–WF Bomber Shandy, Waverly Farm, 4th in class Senior 2-yr.-old cow (22 shown) 1. Pine Haven SSM Marmie (S: Select-Scott MinisterET, D: Pine Haven MBE Kitty), Berlesque Jerseys, Brookville, Pa., int. champ., best udder 2. Meadowridge All Star Daffie, Michael Riebe, Cumberland, Wis., best bred and owned 3. Partee at Budjon Lyndsay-ET, Buster Goff, Hobbs, N.M. Kingsmill Farm II International Futurity (20 shown) 1. Partee at Budjon Last Call (S: Giprat Belles Jade, D: Homeridge F P Lisa 2), Jordan and Whitney Ebert, Algoma, Wis. 2. Budjon Duaiseoir Giselle-ET, Brett Woker, best
Stephan Sparkler Vera-ET 1st Aged cow Senior and Grand Champion
Ratliff Price Alicia 1st 4-yr.-old cow Res. Senior and Res. Grand Champion
Tower Vue Tobago-ET 1st Junior 3-yr.-old cow Res. Intermediate Champion
Perennial Justice Natasha 1st Junior yearling heifer Junior Champion
Willdina Jade Bee 1st Intermediate yearling heifer Reserve Junior Champion
Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor Ron and Christy Ratliff
Central National Jersey Show
• September 29 and 30, 2009, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis. • Michael Heath, Westminster, Md., judge and Kelly Barbee, Concord, N.C., associate judge • 395 head shown • Senior and Grand Champion female—Stephan Sparkler Vera-ET, Greg and Joel Bourne, Ansonia, Ohio • Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion female—Ratliff Price Alicia, Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan. • Intermediate Champion female—Pine Haven SSM Marmie, Berlesque Jerseys, Brookville, Pa. • Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Tower Vue Tobago-ET, Scott M. Walton, Carlisle, Pa. • Kingsmill Farm II International Futurity winner—Partee at Budjon Last Call, Jordan and Whitney Ebert, Algoma, Wis. • Junior Champion female—Perennial Justice Natasha, Bryan Weldrick, Woodstock, Ont. • Reserve Junior Champion female—Willdina Jade Bee, Denise Riddle and Sheryl Deaver, Edgerton, Wis. • Grand Champion bull—Maycco GR Conqueror, Wm. Yarosh, Greg Russwurm, and Bachelor Family, Angola, Ind. • Reserve Grand Champion bull—Oak Ridge Remake Clem-ET, Jim, Rita, Lucas and Kayla Tisol, Chippewa Falls, Wis. • Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor—Ron and Christy Ratliff Class Winners
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udder 3. Ratliff Jurisdiction Micki, Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (32 shown) 1. Tower Vue Tobago-ET (S: Gil-Bar Unique Sparkler, D: Pleasant Nook Sambo Teal), Scott M. Walton, res. int. champ., best udder, best bred and owned 2. Belfontaine Remake Oshgosh, Ben Sauder 3. Brenbe Giller Zambuca, Lookout, Rapid Bay and Willy Templeton, Canton de Hatley, Que. Production winner–Bridon Be Puff, Bridon Farms Inc., Paris, Ont., 7th in class Senior 3-yr.-old cow (25 shown) 1. Milo Vindication Season-ET, Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, Vt., best udder 2. Gillers Georgina, Katie Gibson, Eminence, Ky. 3. Arethusa Veronicas Comet-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner Best bred and owned–Mordale Rocket Miss, Greg Mortson, Oro-Medonte, Ont., 5th in class Production winner–Americana Centurion Snowie, Bridon
Farms Inc., 6th in class 4-yr.-old cow (32 shown) 1. Ratliff Price Alicia (S: Ratliff Jade Price, D: Bridon Ethan Almond), Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan., res. sr. and res. gr. champ., Nasco International Type and Production Award, best bred and owned, best udder, production winner 2. Maurics Horrendous, Gene Iager and Craig Walton, Carlisle, Pa. 3. Frederick 2783 Adventure, Lackey, Eaton and Walton, Troy, Pa. 5-yr.-old cow (14 shown) 1. SAR Sambo Fairie, Bush River, Skiparilla, and/or Tyler, Tabb and Trey French, best bred and owned, best udder 2. Xanadu Champion Kandy Kiss, Ben Sauder 3. Dalemcee-J Counciller Tauntra, Patricia S. Stiles, Clear Brook, Va. Production winner–Elliotts Golden Vista-ET, Ernest W.
Kueffner, 8th in class Aged cow (20 shown) 1. Stephan Sparkler Vera-ET (S: Gil-Bar Unique Sparkler, D: Piedmont Renaissance Vivian-ET), Greg and Joel Bourne, Ansonia, Ohio, sr. and gr. champ, best udder 2. Lyon Duke Dutchy, Ben Sauder 3. Ratliff Juno Madison-ET, Christy Ratliff, best bred and owned Production winner–Ratliff D Dean Allie-ET, Ron and Christy Ratliff, 4th in class Junior best three females (5 shown) 1. Roger Riebe Family, Cumberland, Wis. 2. Charlyn Jerseys 3. Avonlea Genetics, Inc., Brighton, Ont. Senior best three females (9 shown) 1. Ron and Christy Ratliff 2. Waverly Farm 3. Roger Riebe Family Produce of dam (9 shown) 1. Ernest W. Kueffner 2. Ken and Kathy Elliott and Budjon Farms, Lomira, Wis. 3. Marcel Choiniere, St. Alphonse, Que. Exhibitors herd (4 shown) 1. Ron and Christy Ratliff 2. Roger Riebe Family, 3. Derek Page, Mt. Vernon, Mo. State herd (3 shown) 1. Wisconsin 2. Ontario Ted Krueger Premier Sire 1. Giprat Belles Jade-ET
Miss Iatola Blackie Rose-ET 1st Milking senior yearling heifer
Lookout Sweet Baby J 1st Junior 2-yr.-old cow
Partee at Budjon Last Call 1st Kingsmill Farm II International Futurity
Milo Vindication Season-ET 1st Senior 3-yr.-old cow
Any junior with a customer number can reserve a prefix for a $10 fee. There is no charge when a lifetime membership to the association is purchased for the junior. Juniors must be members of the American Jersey Cattle Association to be eligible for Production Awards, Youth Acheivement Contest, Pot O’Gold Contest, Scholarships and showing at The All American Junior Jersey Show. Junior memberships are free to youth between the ages of seven and 20. For more information on becoming a member or purchasing a lifetime membership, contact the Herd Services Department at 614/861-3636.
SAR Sambo Fairie 1st 5-yr.-old cow
PM Minister Lea 1st Junior heifer calf
Arethusa Minister Giselle-ET 1st Intermediate heifer calf
Charlyn Justice Beauty-ET 1st Senior heifer calf
Maple Ridge Connection Shawna 1st Summer yearling heifer
Blue Mountain Tequila Tina Marie 1st Senior yearling heifer
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Junior heifer calf (11 shown) Krull Guapo Big Bertha (S: Yellow Briar Heaths Guapo, D: Krull Deluxe Brittany), Carley Krull, Lake Mills, Wis., jr. champ. Intermediate heifer calf (7 shown) Yellow Briar Justice Gemini, Regina Pozzi, Valley Ford, Calif. Senior heifer calf (12 shown) BJ Indiana Mystic, Shawn Nehls, Hustisford, Wis. Summer yearling heifer (8 shown) Vindication Lucy of Bachelors, Cody Bachelor, Angola
Junior yearling heifer (9 shown) Hardscrabble Governor Desire, Jordan Stookey, Milford, Ind. Intermediate yearling heifer (5 shown) Meadowridge King Dottie, Taylor Mohr, Glencoe, Minn. Senior yearling heifer (4 shown) Hillacres Tora Tilly (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Hillacres Tenishas Tora), Jordan Stookey, res. jr. champ. Milking senior yearling heifer (1 shown) Gibbs Militia Journey, Dwight Gibbs, Epworth, Iowa Junior 2-yr.-old cow (5 shown) Edgebrook Nevada Nibbles, Emily Watson, Delavan, Wis. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (6 shown) Avonlea Kiss N Tell, Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (4 shown) Payneside Amedeo Jessie, Austin Thomas, Middlebury, Ind. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) Pyramid Hallmark Daisy-ET, Ben Sauder 4-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Hillacres Eternity Amaretto, Austin Thomas 5-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Xanadu Champion Kandy Kiss (S: Sleegerholm Champion-ET, D: Extreme Xanadu Krispy Kreme-P), Ben Sauder, sr., gr. and sup. champ. Aged cow (5 shown) Lyon Duke Dutchy (S: Elliotts Renaissance Duke-ET, D: Lyon Centurion Duty), Ben Sauder, res. sr. and res. gr. champ
Xanadu Champion Kandy Kiss 1st 5-yr.-old cow Senior, Grand and Supreme Champion
Krull Guapo Big Bertha 1st Junior heifer calf Junior Champion
Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill., exhibited the pair of champions at the Central National Junior Jersey Show. Xanadu Champion Kandy Kiss was named Supreme and Grand Champion while, Reserve Grand Champion honors were awarded to Lyon Duke Dutchy. Judging the 86 head of Registered Jerseys™ was judge, Michael Heath, Westminster, Md., and associate judge, Kelly Barbee, Concord, N.C., on September 29 and 30, 2009, at the Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis. Class Winners
Lyon Duke Dutchy 1st Aged cow Res. Senior and Res. Grand Champion
Hillacres Tora Tilly 1st Senior yearling heifer Reserve Junior Champion
Avonlea Kiss N Tell 1st Senior 2-yr.-old cow
Pyramid Hallmark Daisy-ET 1st Senior 3-yr.-old cow
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Proposals Sought for Jersey Research
The AJCC Research Foundation has issued a request for research proposals to be funded in 2010 addressing significant issues for the Jersey breed and Jersey milk producers. Current priorities for research funding are: • Nutrition of high-producing Jerseys, par ticularly 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 Jerseyderived products through enhanced product quality, branding, et cetera, toward consumer acceptance. Application deadline is December 1, 2009. The Research Advisory Committee of the American Jersey Cattle Association will evaluate the proposals, then forward its recommendations to the AJCA Board of Directors, which will award funds at its meeting in March 2010. Submissions are evaluated for (a) merit (e.g., potential to advance practical knowledge, creative approach to the problem); (b) competence (i.e., high probability of successful completion within the proposed time frame); and (c) relevance (e.g., problem derived from one of the areas of research priority). Seed monies awarded to selected projects averages $5,000. The 20year total for Jersey-specific research supported by the Foundation exceeds $750,000. Detailed information about the Competitive Grants Program can be found on the web site (http:// jerseyresearch.usjersey.com/RFNews_ RFP.htm) or re-quested from Cari W. Wolfe, Director of Research and Genetic Programs Development, at 614/8613636, ext. 318. JERSEY JOURNAL
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Rapid Bay Shyster Rachel, a senior calf, was the top seller at the 2009 Top of the World Sale. She was consigned by Steve and Janet Borland of Ontario and purchased for $6,100 by Mt. Elgin Dairy, Guelph, Ontario. Pictured with “Rachel” are AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Ronnie Mosser; Wisconsin Jersey Queen Jaclyn Peterson; Jackie Florent on the halter; Jersey Marketing Service (JMS) Assistant Manager Louie Cozzitorto; and National Jersey Queen Kristin Hogan. In the box are JMS Manager Dan Bauer and auctioneer Lynn Lee.
Selling for the second high price of $5,500 was a first choice female sired by Piedmont Prize Socrates and out of Pleasant Nook Berretta Felice. The consignment was purchased by Ethan and Eli Graybill of Illinois. They were represented by their father, Don, on the right. Also pictured are JMS Assistant Manager Cozzitorto, representing the consignor, Ryan A. Lancaster, Wash.; and JMS Manager Dan Bauer and auctioneer Lynn Lee in the box.
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adison, Wis., proved again to be the perfect setting for the 2009 Top of the World Sale. For the second consecutive year, the high-type and profile sale followed the Central National heifer show and filled the tent with active bidders from North America and Canada. It was standing room only in the DairyMaster Sales Pavilion, with an estimated 400 onlookers watching as 37 lots of top quality Jerseys took the stage and jump-started a slow cattle market. Jersey enthusiasts from around the world came out of the arena and barns to watch as the 37 head of Registered Jerseys sold for an average of $2,762.16 and grossed $102,000. Leading the charge were two choice packages selling for an average of $3,750, while the group of 15 heifer calves sold for an average of $3,000 each. Four consignments sold for over $5,000 as 32 buyers from 16 states and Canada purchased the 37 lots. Three of the top four consignments of the day were purchased by Canadian Jersey breeders, including the high seller. Rapid Bay Shyster Rachel, a beautiful senior calf that stood 10th in the senior calf class earlier in the day, brought the high price of $6,100. She was purchased by Mt. Elgin Dairy, Guelph, Ont. Contending bidder on the calf was Paul Stiles, Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va. “Rachel” is sired by WF Amadeo Shyster, PA JPI +65, a son of Hermitage Counciller Sheba, the 2008 Reserve Grand Champion of the Central National Jersey Show. “Rachel’s” dam is Very Good 87 in Canada and is sired by Sooner Centurion, GJPI +81. Page 26
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Sale Analysis
Avg. Price Total Value
7 Cows, two years and over 9 Bred heifers 3 Open yearlings 15 Heifer calves 2 Choice Package(s) 1 Embryo Package 37 Lots Median Price
$2,257.14 2,550.00 3,183.33 3,000.00 3,750.00 1,400.00
$15,800 22,950 9,550 45,000 7,500 1,400
$2,762.16 $102,200 $2,200.00
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee
She was nominated All-Canadian in 2007 as a senior two-year-old. The consignment’s grandam, Rapid Bay Whistlers Rumor, has a long list of accomplishments to her pedigree. She is SUP-EX 95-5E in Canada and has an 8-11 record of 20,875 lbs. milk, 986 lbs. fat and 838 lbs. protein. She has been named All Canadian twice as a mature cow and was Reserve All Canadian in 2008. She was Reserve Grand Champion of the Central National Junior Show in 2002. “Rachel” was consigned by Stephen and Janet Borland, Ormstown, Que. A late consignment by Ryan Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash., sweetened the pot for fans of Pleasant Nook Berretta Felice. Originally consigning just one daughter of “Felice,” Lancaster changed his consignment to a choice of two Piedmont Prize Socrates, JPI -28, daughters of the All American favorite. Buyers had their choice of two March 2009 calves. In the end, it was the brother duo of Ethan and Eli Graybill, Freeport, Ill.,
making the purchase for $5,500. Their dam, “Felice” is appraised Excellent-95% and has completed five lactations in excess of 20,000 lbs. milk and 1,000 lbs. fat. She was named the NASCO Type and Performance cow of the 2003 All American Jersey Show and was the Reserve Intermediate Champion of the 2001 Western National Jersey Show. “Felice’s” daughter, Family Hill SD Favorite, was named the 2004 Reserve Intermediate Champion of The All American Jersey Show. A maternal sister to “Felice,” Family Hill Sambo Fern, Excellent-95%, was the 2007 All American Five-Year-Old Cow and won the aged cow class at the 2009 Western National Jersey Show. The next three dams are all Excellent. A granddaughter of Huronia Centurion Veronica, Excellent-97%, sold for the third high price of $5,200. Arethusa Comerica Presto, a March 2009 calf, is out of “Veronica’s” daughter, Arethusa Veronicas Prancer-ET. “Presto” is sired by Bridon Remake Comerica-ET, GJPI +53. She was purchased for $5,200 by Mark McPhedran, Rockwood, Ont. Her dam is an Excellent-91% daughter of Piedmont Nadine Furor, GJPI -68. She was the Reserve Intermediate Champion at the 2008 New York Spring Carrousel. She has 10 maternal brothers in A.I. and nine Excellent maternal sisters with many show laurels to their names. “Veronica” is well-known around the world as the 2004 National Grand Champion and 2006 Supreme Champion (continued to page 28)
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Accelerated Genetics Supports Scholarship Fund With $1,750 Donation For No. 14 Canvas
Groskreutz continued, “our focus and commitment is to continue to sample even more Jersey bulls than we have in the past. The future for the Jersey breed is bright and we intend to be there to do our part as well.” To a wave of appreciative applause from “We are grateful to Accelerated Genetics Jersey enthusiasts packed into the Top of for this significant investment in the human the World sale arena on September 29 in capital of the Jersey breed,” Chamberlain Madison, Wis., officials of Accelerated said. “Because of the financial support Genetics, Baraboo, Wis., presented a check given by companies like Accelerated over for $1,750 in support of the AJCA Scholarthe past several years, the AJCA has been ship Fund. able to increase educational opportunities “We at Accelerated Genetics believe that for young people who are preparing to it is important to make investments in our become the next generation of leaders in youth, as our future relies on these outstandthe Registered Jersey™ business.” ing individuals,” said President and CEO The AJCA Scholarship Program provides Joel Groskreutz, financial support who was joined for Jersey youth in making the enrolled in colpresentation by leges or universiDr. Ole Meland, ties or, in some Vice President cases, youth of Genetics, and seeking hands-on Dr. Gonzalo Malexperience in the donado, owner of development and Accelerated affilimanagement of ate Tri-State Ltda., Registered JerBogotá, Colom- Joel Groskreutz, President and Chief Executive sey™ cattle. The bia, and current Officer of Accelerated Genetics (center right), scholarships are president of the presents a check for $1,750 to AJCA President paid from permaWorld Jersey Cat- David Chamberlain for the general scholarship nent endowments fund managed by the American Jersey Cattle administered by tle Bureau. Association. Also pictured, from left, are Neal Smith, “We have had AJCA Executive Secretary and CEO; Dr. Gonzalo the American a very good rela- Maldonado, owner of Tri-State Ltda., Bogotá, J e r s ey C a t t l e tionship with the Colombia, and president of the World Jersey Cattle A s s o c i a t i o n . American Jersey Bureau; Dr. Ole Meland, Vice President of Genetics, Contributions to Genetics; and 2008 National Jersey Cattle Associa- Accelerated these funds are Queen Kristin Hogan holding the No. 14 giclée. tion,” Groskreutz recognized by the added, “and this is one way for us to give Internal Revenue Service as 501(c)(3) tax back to a wonderful organization.” deductible charitable gifts. David Chamberlain, President of the Nearly $20,000 has been raised to date American Jersey Cattle Association from sales of limited-edition lithograph (AJCA), and Neal Smith, Executive Secand giclée prints of “Wide Load Ahead,” commissioned by the AJCA for the retary and CEO, accepted the contribution, exclusive benefit of the AJCA Scholarship the largest donation made to the Jersey Funds. For more information on purchasing educational endowment during 2009. prints or making special gifts to the funds, The donation was recognized in return contact the Development Department at the with the presentation of the No. 14 giclée American Jersey Cattle Association, 6486 canvas print of “Wide Load Ahead.” E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 14 is the marketing code number as2362, phone 614/861-3636. signed to Accelerated Genetics by the National Association of Animal Breeders, and thus included in the stud code of the current breed leader for Jersey Performance Index™, Tollenaars Impuls Louie 260-ET. The company has moved forward quickly with the adoption of genomic testing for high genetic merit Jersey bulls, and offers the second- and third-high code G young sires ranked by JPI™. Accelerated has also demonstrated its industry leadership in the sampling of Genetic Diversity program bulls, including former breed leader O.F. Mannix Rebel-ET. “With the growth of the Jersey breed,” NOVEMBER 2009
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Arethusa Comerica Presto sold for $5,200, the third high price of the sale. She was consigned by Arethusa Farm, represented by Ronnie Mosser, area representative. The six-month-old heifer was purchased by Mark McPhedran, Ontario. Also pictured are Wisconsin Jersey Queen Jaclyn Peterson; Becky Quickfall on the halter; JMS Assistant Manager Louie Cozzitorto; and National Jersey Queen Kristin Hogan. In the box are Dan Bauer and Lynn Lee.
Selling for the fourth high price was SV Response Haley-ET, a daughter of Pleasant Valley Prime Heather. The six-month-old heifer sold for $5,100 to Greg Mortson, Ontario. Pictured are AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Ronnie Mosser; National Jersey Queen Kristin Hogan; 2008 Fred Stout Experience Winner Katie Albaugh; and JMS Assistant Manager Louie Cozzitorto. In the box are JMS Manager Bauer and auctioneer Lee.
Top of the World Sale
Grand Champion of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Show in late September. In 2008, she received Grand Champion honors at the North Carolina State Fair and Reserve Grand Champion of the New York Spring Carrousel shows. She has a best record of 7-5 305 20,750 6.6% 1,364 3.8% 790 49DCR. She is sired by Gil-Bar Sparkler Primetime, JPI -32. Her Excellent-92% daughter was named Grand Champion of the 2007 North Carolina State Fair. She was consigned by Spring Valley
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of the World Dairy Expo. “Presto” was consigned by Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn. Selling for the fourth high price of the day was another March calf, SV Response Haley-ET. The Hollylane R Response-ET, JPI +21, heifer sold for $5,100 to Canadian Greg Mortson, Oro-Mendonte, Ont. “Haley’s” dam, Pleasant Valley Prime Heather, Excellent-96%, was named
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(Consignors in Parentheses) Mt Elgin Dairy Farm, Guelph,Ont. Rapid Bay Shyster Rachel, open yearling 12 mos...... $6,100 (Stephen and Janet Borland, Ormstown, Que.) Ethan and Eli Graybill, Freeport, Ill. First choice female sired by Piedmont Prize Socrates and out of Pleasant Nook Berretta Felice................................... 5,500 (Ryan A. Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash.) Mark McPhedran, Rockwood, Ont. Arethusa Comerica Presto, heifer calf 6 mos................ 5,200 (Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn.) Greg Mortson, Oro-Medonte, Ont. Sv Response Haley-ET, heifer calf 6 mos..................... 5,100 (Spring Valley Farm Jerseys, Westminster, Md.) Coconut Syndicate, Chester, S.C. Select Gator Miss Coconut-ET, heifer calf 6 mos.......... 4,400 (Marcel Choiniere, St. Alphonse, Que.) Matt and Hannah Linehan, River Falls, Wis. Bridon Justice Prancer, heifer calf 9 mos....................... 4,400 (Bridon Farms Inc., Paris, Ont.) Spring View Dominics Kora, bred heifer 16 mos............ 4,000 (Jeff Stephens, Troy, Ont.) Cole, Heath, Doeberiener and Purple Fever Cattle Co., Lowville, N.Y. G&S Justice Cinderella, cow 2 yrs................................. 4,300 (Gregg and Stephanie Knutsen, Harrington, Del.) Tommy Allen, Reedsburg, Wis. Adams Creek Minister Tara, heifer calf 6 mos............... 4,050 (Alyssa and Kate Nuttleman, Bangor, Wis.) Joe Allen and Kyle Bearor, Panton, Vt. Cowbell Justice Nestle Too, bred heifer 24 mos............ 3,800 (Don and Lydia Turner, Shelbyville, Ky.) Brad Johnson, Rolling Prairie, Ind. Purple Fever Nevada Crush, heifer calf 9 mos.............. 3,800 (Ryan Corrigan, Frankford, Ont.)
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Highlights From World Dairy Expo
The theme of the 2009 World Dairy Expo was “Legendary.” Playing off a baseball theme complete with banners showcasing the past Supreme Champions of the open shows, Expo Field as the backdrop for photos, and the a bull pen featuring a life size replica of a Holstein bull wearing a ball cap, were just a few of the icon images around the arena. The Central National Jersey Show was “Legendary” in its own right this year. Judge Michael Heath, Westminster, Md., and his associate judge, Kelly Barbee, Concord, N.C., had the task of placing 395 Registered Jerseys from the U.S. and Canada on September 29-30. In the end it was Stephan Sparkler Vera-ET, Excellent-94%, ow n e d by G r e g and Joel Bourne, Ansonia, Ohio, McCauley that was crowned champion. “Vera” won the coveted a g e d c ow c l a s s and was bred by Shari Strickhouser, Elkhorn, Wis. The c o m p l e t e s h ow repor t begins on page 22. Natzke In the junior show competition, it was a five-year-
Ratliff Price Alicia, left, was named Reserve Grand Champion for her owner Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan. at the 2009 Central National Jersey Show. Stephan Sparkler Vera-ET, right, was named Grand Champion for her owners Tabitha and Ryan Francis and Joel Bourne.
old Jersey named “Kandy Kiss” that walked away with Supreme Champion honors. Xanadu Champion Kandy Kiss, Excellent-94%, competed against six other breed champions to capture the coveted title for her 15-year-old owner, Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill. She is a daughter of Sleegerholm Champion-ET, JPI -94, and was bred by Sally Oakes, Greenville, Pa. Sauder received a $1,000 check from BouMatic for the accomplishment. Receiving the Klussendorf-MacKenzie Award was Jersey breeder Thomas McCauley, Lowell, Mich. Known affectionately by many as “Moss,” McCauley grew up in Pennsylvania working with his home herd of New Direction Jerseys. After graduating from Penn State, Moss went home to work with his father at Em Tran and to continue developing their New Direction herd.
Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill., showed Xanadu Kandy Kiss to Supreme Champion honors at the 2009 World Dairy Expo.
Throughout his life, McCauley has been blessed to work with many herds from coast-to-coast. He has developed a true passion for working with dairy cattle of all breeds. Today, he and his wife, Renee, are developing their own herd in Michigan—Tumbleweed Holsteins and Jerseys. Jersey junior Kyle Natzke, Fond du Lac, Wis., was honored with the 2009 Merle Howard Award. The award recognizes youth who demonstrate exemplary skills in fitting, showman and overall passion for the dairy industry. The 18-year-old is active in his state’s Jersey and Holstein youth activities. He is an accomplished showman winning at the local, regional, state and national levels. In 2002, Natzke showed Glenyle Jude Madonna to championship honors of The All American Junior Jersey Show in Louisville, Ky. He is the son of Tim and Barb Natzke of Crestbrooke Farm. (continued to page 30)
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Call Issued For AJCA, NAJ Award Nominations
Nominations are due January 15 for four awards to be presented at the 2010 Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc., (NAJ) in Portland, Ore. Any lifetime member of the AJCA can nominate qualified persons for the Master Breeder, Distinguished Service,Young Jersey Breeder awards, and the AJCA-NAJ Award for Meritorious Service. Recipients will be selected in March and honored during the annual meetings scheduled for June 23-27, 2010. Master Breeder Award. The Master Breeder Award is bestowed annually upon a living AJCA member, family, partnership, or corporation, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, has bred outstanding animals for many years and thereby has made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed in the United States. The Master Breeder Award was first presented in 1944 and 68 members or families have been recognized. Ahlem Farms Partnership and Mr. Ed Fisher, Hilmar, Calif., were the 2009 honorees. Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award is bestowed upon as many living AJCA members and/ or members’ families, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, have rendered outstanding and unselfish service for many years and thereby have made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed in the United States.
Created in 1954, the Distinguished Service Award has now been presented to 60 individuals. It was presented in 2009 to Dr. Robert and Helene Driesbach, Mercer, Pa. Award for Meritorious Service. The AJCA-NAJ Award for Meritorious Service is bestowed annually upon a living individual, who, in the joint opinion of the Boards of Directors of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., has made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed and the livelihood of Jersey owners in the United States through research, education, development, marketing, or other significant activities of the allied dairy industry. The 12th award was presented in 2009 to Dr. Ronald Pearson, Blacksburg, Va. Young Jersey Breeder Award. These awards are bestowed annually upon as many living AJCA members and/or members’ families, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, merit recognition. Nominees must be active members of the American Jersey Cattle Association and must be at least 28 years of age but not more than 40 years of age as of January 1 of the contest year. Selection is based upon expertise in dairy farming and Jersey cattle breeding; participation in AJCA and NAJ programs; and leadership in Jersey and other dairy and agricultural organizations. More than 240 members or families have received this award since its inception in 1976.
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World Dairy Expo Highlights (continued from page 29)
Over 200 youth from 22 states and two Canadian provinces competed in the 2009 World Dairy Expo Youth Showmanship Contest. Jersey youth placing in the top 10 of the Junior Division (63 participants) were Elisabeth Regusci, Modesto, Calif., third; Kyle Barton, Ancramdale, N.Y., sixth; Brett Peth, Ripon, Wis., seventh; and Connor Erbsen, Lanark, Ill., eighth. In the Intermediate division (74 participants) placing among the top 10 were Jessica Currie, Tully, N.Y., fifth, and Michael Davis, Riverdale, Calif., seventh. Kyle Natzke took top honors in the senior division among 72 participants. Also placing in the top 10 were Cassy Krull, Lake Mills, Wis., fourth, and Sarah Belder, Whately, Mass., 10th. Several other Jersey breeders were recognized throughout the week at various events. At the World Dairy Expo’s “Dinner with the Stars” former AJCA Executive Secretary Maurice E. Core was honored as the Industry Person of the Year. At the Dairy Shrine banquet, Heidi and Brian Lantzky, Hawkeye, Iowa, and Richard and Jennifer Avila, Dalhart, Texas, were honored as Progressive Dairy Breeders. Seven Jersey youth were honored by National Dairy Shrine at the banquet as well. (Editor’s note: a full report appeared in the September 2009 Jersey Journal).
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Solid Average for Dairyland Protein Sale
The cold, damp weather the first week of October in Wisconsin helped to bring a crowd out for the annual Dairyland Protein Sale in Janesville, Wis. The third trimester heifers led the way, averaging $1,419.89 on 44 head. Cows also sold well with 47 head averaging $1,314.36. The entire group of 117 lots averaged $1,292.22 and grossed $151,190. Number
Sale Analysis
Avg. Price Total Value
47 Cows, two years and over $1,314.36 $61,775 1 sold with dam, under 3 mos. 90.00 90 65 Bred heifers 1,311.92 85,275 820.83 4,925 6 1st Trimester 1,191.67 17,875 15 2nd Trimester 1,419.89 62,475 44 3rd Trimester 2 Open yearlings 875.00 1,750 3 Heifer calves 766.67 2,300 117 Lots $1,292.22 $151,190 Median Price $1,325.00
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee
A three-year-old cow consigned by Laura Renee Elliott, Marshall, Wis., hails from a family well known in the winner’s circle. Partee Furor Gucci-ET, a daughter of Piedmont Nadine Furor, GJPI -68, was purchased by sisters, Jena and Emma Schoneck, Marion, Wis., for $3,000. As a heifer, “Gucci” was named Junior Champion of the 2007 Wisconsin State Fair Junior Show and Reserve Junior Champion of the Wisconsin State Jersey Show the same year. In 2008, she again received Reserve Junior Champion honors at the Wisconsin Spring Spectacular Junior Show. “Gucci’s” maternal sister, Partee Charity-ET, was named Reserve Junior Champion of the 2006 Central National Junior Show. Another maternal sister, Partee Furor Graceful-ET, was the 2007 All American Junior Yearling Heifer and Junior Champion at The All American Jersey Show. Her dam is an Excellent-92% daughter of Van Holme Imperials Saturn, JPI +78. She has three records exceeding 21,000 lbs. milk, 1,000 lbs. fat and 770 lbs. protein. Her best record is 7-0 305 25,020 5.0% 1,249 3.7% 918 94DCR. The next dam is an Excellent-94% daughter of Lester Sambo, JPI +73, who was named the Premier Performance Cow of The All American Junior Jersey Show in 1999. The volume buyer of the sale was Lang Dairy and Yarrabee Cows, Brooklyn, Iowa, purchasing 35 head for $50,000. Great Plains Dairy, Holstein, Iowa, purchased 23 head for $28,650. Sales $1,550 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Jena and Emma Schoneck, Marion, Wis.
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Partee Furor Gucci-ET, cow 3 yrs.............................. $3,000 (Laura R. Elliott, Marshall, Wis.) Lang Dairy and Yarrabee Cows, Brooklyn, Iowa Ken Kay Legion Olympia Olive, bred heifer 23 mos..... 1,775 (Kenn R. Beyer, Manawa, Wis.) Okato Vindication Kumar, cow 2 yrs............................ 1,725 (Mark and Cindy Madson, Oconto, Wis.) Dodan Wetumpka Peppermint, bred heifer 2 yrs......... 1,725 (D & D Jerseys, Newton, Wis.) Militia May, bred heifer 20 mos.................................... 1,700 (Homan Jersey Farm Inc., Remsen, Iowa) Amber Letterman Opal of Dodan, bred heifer 2 yrs..... 1,675 (Donna E. Phillips, DVM, Newton, Wis.) Hei-Bri Barber Belle, cow 4 yrs.................................... 1,675 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family, Hawkeye, Iowa) O.F. Maximus Monika, bred heifer 19 mos................... 1,625 (Owens Farms Inc., Frederic, Wis.) O.F. Matinee Dainty, bred heifer 19 mos...................... 1,625 (Owens Farms Inc.) O.F. Letterman Colin, bred heifer 2 yrs........................ 1,600 (Owens Farms Inc.) O.F. Rocket Marcia, bred heifer 2 yrs........................... 1,575
(Owens Farms Inc.) O.F. Blair Coral, bred heifer 23 mos............................. 1,575 (Owens Farms Inc.) Hei-Bri Broadway Baja, cow 5 yrs................................ 1,550 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Woodmohr Jewels Jade Bliss, bred heifer 2 yrs.......... 1,550 (Woodmohr Jerseys, Bloomer, Wis.) Daniel Vruwink, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Ckb Maximus Sandy Stella, cow 2 yrs........................ 1,750 (Clinton Beyer, Manawa, Wis.) Hillview Fusion Byte, bred heifer 2 yrs......................... 1,700 (Sorensons Hillview Jersey Farm Inc., Pine River, Wis.). Jim Stephenson Dairy, Hartselle, Ala. Rebel Clay Ring, bred heifer 2 yrs............................... 1,625 (Homan Jersey Farm Inc.) Moy-R Jacinto Trudy, bred heifer 2 yrs......................... 1,575 (David J. Meuer, Chilton, Wis.) Doug Schultz, Stockton, Ill. Jkp Signature Luna, bred heifer 2 yrs......................... 1,575 (Jacob Phillips, Golden, Ill.) O.F. Magnus Patsy, bred heifer 22 mos........................ 1,550 (Owens Farms Inc.)
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Junior Jersey Show
Ty-Ly-View Amedeo Fame-ET was named Grand Champion of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Junior Jersey Show for Rebecca L. Black, Liberty, Pa. Indiana Veda was honored as Reserve Grand Champion for Erin Williams, McConnelsville, Ohio. Judging the 96 head of Registered Jerseys邃｢ was Jeff Ziegler, Plain City, Ohio, on September 21, 2009, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pa. Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (10 shown) Ty-Ly-View Amedeo Fondue-ET, Rebecca L. Black, Liberty, Pa., best bred and owned Intermediate heifer calf (9 shown) Heaths RM Vixen, MacKenzie Poole, Westminister, Md., best bred and owned Senior heifer calf (11 shown) Pallace Dustin Pepsi, Christian Sprout, Montrose, Pa., best bred and owned Summer yearling heifer (13 shown) Scottown America Pickle (S: Bridon Remake ComericaET, D: Scottown Jurisdiction Pixie), Emily McKissick, Slippery Rock, Pa., best bred and owned, jr. champ. Junior yearling heifer (12 shown) Sweet Baby Legion Sierra, Jessica Sentelle, Jefferson, Md., best bred and owned Intermediate yearling heifer (6 shown) Justice Desiree (S: Janes Primetime Justice-ET, D: Just Wait Dena), Erin Williams, McConnelsville, Ohio, best bred and owned, res. jr. champ. Senior yearling heifer (1 shown) TV Furor Hurriup Hurihome, Ashley Denny, Telford, Tenn. Milking senior yearling heifer (2 shown) C Tops Alvita Aquarius-ET, Jody Williams, McConnelsville, Ohio, best bred and owned Junior 2-yr.-old cow (7 shown) Reich-Dale Nevada Shanae, Kr isten M. Mull, Chambersburg, Pa., best bred and owned
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Ty-Ly-View Amedeo Fame-ET 1st 4-yr.-old cow Senior and Grand Champion
Senior 2-yr.-old cow (5 shown) Marhaven Justice Sugar-ET, Calla Mazzaro, Williamsfield, Ohio Best bred and owned窶的ndiana Angelina, Jody Williams, 2nd in class Junior 3-yr.-old cow (4 shown) Rock Ella Gillers Crystalyn, Erin Williams Senior 3-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. Indiana Veda (S: Impressive Indiana-ET, D: Just Wait Veda), Erin Williams, best bred and owned, int. and res. gr. champ. 2. Scottown Jurisdiction Pixie (S: Jewels Jurisdiction-ET, D: Scottown Perimiter Popeye), Emily McKissick, res. int. champ. 4-yr.-old cow (6 shown) Ty-Ly-View Amedeo Fame-ET (S: Piedmont Grove Amedeo, D: Pleasant Nook Flower Bud-ET), Rebecca Black, best bred and owned of show, sr. and gr. champ. 5-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Reich-Dale Counciller Hali (S: Glenholme Counciller, D: Reich-Dale Sparky Hailey), Kristen M. Mull, best bred and owned, res. sr. champ Dry cow (2 shown) Milk Honey Prize Pastime, Emily Rose Sigle, Stockton, N.J.
Indiana Veda 1st Senior 3-yr.-old cow Intermediate and Res. Grand Champion
Ty-Ly-View Amedeo Fondue-ET 1st Junior heifer calf
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Junior heifer calf (14 shown) 1. Shyrwood Minister Farrah, Olivia R. Gold, Lancaster, Pa. 2. Meri-Acres Governor Shasta, Peggy A. Bennett, Albion, N.Y., best bred and owned 3. Locust Ayr Justice Hot Cake, Brett Haines, Taneytown, Md. Intermediate heifer calf (16 shown) 1. Arethusa Minister Giselle-ET (S: Select-Scott Minister-ET, D: Sheer Grace), Dawn D. Sharts, Greenwich, N.Y., res. jr. champ. 2. Billings Legion Hudson, Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, Vt., best bred and owned 3. Heaths RM Vixen, MacKenzie Poole, Westminster, Md. Senior heifer calf (15 shown) 1. South Mountain Ringmstr Justify, Terri Packard, Boonsboro, Md., best best and owned heifer 2. Ehrhardt Coalition Jinx-ET, Ehrhardt Farms, Baldwin, Md. 3. Heaths Citation Shantalle, Ryan Poole, Westminister, Md. Summer yearling heifer (22 shown) 1. Kipp Amedeo Anastasia-ET (S: Piedmont Grove
Amedeo, D: Brownlane Angela), Ehrhardt Farms, jr. champ. 2. Hillacres Envy Entice, Amanda Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., best bred and owned 3. Arethusa Justice Liberty Bell, Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn. Junior yearling heifer (11 shown) 1. Tri-Line Ringmaster Breanne, Britni Thornburg, Winchester, Ind., best bred and owned 2. Hillacres Viola Velvet, Thomas and Amanda Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa. 3. Jewels Sapphire, Michael Heath and Ehrhardt Farms, Westminster, Md. Intermediate yearling heifer (8 shown) 1. Justice Desiree, Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams, McConnelsville, Ohio, best bred and owned 2. Cumberlands Bomber Giggles, Bush River, Goff, Skip-A-Rilla and Dustin Adkins, Newberry, S.C. 3. Hillacres Vavoom Vogue, Thomas Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa. Senior yearling heifer (3 shown) 1. TV Furor Hurriup Hurihome, Ashley Denny, Telford, Tenn.
2. Roses Action Red Ribbon, Jessica Lynn Rose, Lebanon, Pa., best bred and owned Milking senior yearling heifer (9 shown) 1. Miss Iatola Blackie Rose-ET, Waverly Farm 2. Hillacres Rhonda Ricotta, Thomas Arrowsmith, best bred and owned 3. Genesis Nevada Joanna, Wayne and Allen Stiles and Michael Heath, Westminster, Md. Junior 2-yr.-old cow (17 shown) 1. Avonlea Connected To Kanada-ET, Scott M. Walton, Carlisle, Pa., best udder 2. Heather Ridge Lady Di, Mike Heath, Entourage Farms and Herby and Amanda Lutz, Westminster, Md. 3. WF Bomber Shandy, Waverly Farm, best bred and owned Senior 2-yr.-old cow (10 shown) 1. Payneside SG Visa, Purple Fever Cattle Co. and Michael Heath, Lowville, N.Y., best udder 2. Marhaven Justice Sugar-ET, Bailee and Calla Mazzaro and Duane Cole, Williamsfield, Ohio 3. Indiana Angelina, Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams, best bred and owned Junior 3-yr.-old cow (16 shown) 1. Tower Vue Tobago-ET (S: Gil-Bar Unique Sparkler, D: Pleasant Nook Sambo Teal), Scott M. Walton, int. and res. gr. champ., best udder, best bred and owned 2. Sultans Teebug (S: SHF Centurion Sultan, D: Nabholz WF Teejay), Todd Stiles, Clear Brook, Va., res. int. champ. 3. Tallys Centurion Tilly, Bush River, Skiparilla, and/or Tyler, Tabb and Trey French, Newberry, S.C. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (8 shown) 1. Indiana Veda, Williams Jerseys and Erin and Jody Williams, best udder, best bred and owned 2. Arethusa Veronicas Cupid-ET, Arethusa Farm 3. Latimore Dustin Joanie, Michael Heath, Westminster, Md. 4-yr.-old cow (12 shown) 1. Frederick 2783 Adventure, Lackey, Eaton and Walton, Troy, Pa., best udder 2. Enniskillen J Wait Grove 61R, Gretz Global Genetics, Mt. Pleasant, Pa. 3. SV Heaths Amadeo Rexanne, Ryan Poole, Westminster, best bred and owned 5-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. SAR Sambo Fairie, Bush River, Skiparilla, and/or Tyler, Tabb and Trey French, best udder 2. Dalemcee-J Counciller Tauntra, Patricia S. Stiles, Clear Brook, Va. 3. Ahlem Legion Bambi 4265, Bush River, Skiparilla and R. J. Doran, Newberry, S.C. Best bred and owned–WF Counciller Lara, Todd Stiles, 4th in class Aged cow (5 shown) 1. WF Rebel Batina (S: Sunset Canyon HR Rebel-ET, D: WF Ajax British), Waverly Farm, best udder, best bred and owned cow, res. sr. champ. (continued to page 34)
Pleasant Valley Prime Heather 1st 100,000 lb. Senior and Grand Champion
Tower Vue Tobago-ET 1st Junior 3-yr.-old cow Intermediate and Res. Grand Champion
WF Rebel Batina 1st Aged cow Reserve Senior Champion
Sultans Teebug 2nd Junior 3-yr.-old cow Reserve Intermediate Champion
Kipp Amedeo Anastasia-ET 1st Summer yarling heifer Junior Champion
Arethusa Minister Giselle-ET 1st Intermediate heifer calf Reserve Junior Champion
Mid-Atlantic Regional Jersey Show
• September 23 and 24, 2009, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, Pa. • Andrew Vander Meulen, Brighton, Ont., judge • 177 head shown • Senior and Grand Champion female—Pleasant Valley Prime Heather, Spring Valley Farm Jerseys, Westminster, Md. • Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion female—Tower Vue Tobago-ET, Scott M. Walton, Carlisle, Pa. • Reserve Senior Champion female—WF Rebel Batina, Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va. • Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Sultans Teebug, Todd Stiles, Clear Brook, Va. • Junior Champion female—Kipp Amedeo Anastasia-ET, Ehrhardt Farms, Baldwin, Md. • Reserve Junior Champion female—Arethusa Minister Giselle-ET, Dawn D. Sharts, Greenwich, N.Y. • Premier Breeder—Hillacres Jerseys, Peach Bottom, Pa. • Premier Exhibitor—Waverly Farm Class Winners
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Mid-Atlantic Jersey Show 2. Tiaro First Prize Amber-ET, Miranda S. Fisher, Claysburg, Pa. 3. Hillacres Vavooms Vixen, Thomas Arrowsmith 100,000 lb. (4 shown) 1. Pleasant Valley Prime Heather (S: Gil-Bar Sparkler Primetime, D: Heaths Juno Heather-ET), Spring Valley Farm Jerseys, Westminster, Md., best udder, sr. and gr. champ. 2. Hermitage Counciller Sheba, Todd Stiles 3. Rockin J Ringo Joyce, Joseph E. Stitt, Belleville, Pa. Best bred and owned–Family Hill Perf Likeable, Family Hill Farm, Ferndale, Wash. 4th in class Dry cow (1 shown) 1. Chapmans Barber Supreme, Bush River, Skiparilla, R. J. Doran
Junior best three females (5 shown) 1. Hillacres Jerseys, Peach Bottom, Pa. 2. Xanadu Jersey Farm, Greenville, Pa. 3. Dream Valley, Glenville, Pa. Senior best three females (66 shown) 1. Waverly Farm 2. Bush River and Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys, Newburg, S.C. 3. Williams Jerseys, McConnelsville, Ohio Produce of dam (2 shown) 1. Arethusa Farm Dam and daughter (4 shown) 1. Bush River and Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys 2. Bush River and Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys 3. Joseph Stitt Exhibitors herd (6 shown) 1. Waverly Farm 2. Bush River and Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys 3. Hillacres Jerseys
Miss Iatola Blackie Rose-ET 1st Milking senior yearling heifer
Avonlea Connected To Kanada-ET 1st Junior 2-yr.-old cow
Indiana Veda 1st Senior 3-yr.-old cow
Frederick 2783 Adventure 1st 4-yr.-old cow
SAR Sambo Fairie 1st 5-yr.-old cow
Shyrwood Minister Farrah 1st Junior heifer calf
South Mountain Ringmstr Justify 1st Senior heifer calf
TV Furor Hurriup Hurihome 1st Senior yearling heifer
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February 1 is Deadline for 2010 Stout Experience High school graduates and college students who are preparing for a career in managing and/or marketing Registered Jersey™ cattle are encouraged to apply for the Fred Stout Experience Awards. Two awards will be offered in 2010: (1) for a two- or three-month marketing internship with Jersey Marketing Service, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and (2) for an onfarm, structured internship in Jersey herd management. The awards honor the memory of Fred J. Stout Jr., Mt. Carmel, Ill., a lifelong Jersey breeder and member of the Jersey Marketing Service staff from 1978 to 1997 who believed that the best learning experiences happen in the everyday world. To apply, submit a one-page résumé listing work experience, skills and relevant qualifications. In a separate cover letter state the option you wish to apply for (JMS, on-farm internship, or both). Discuss your ambitions, goals and career aspirations, including plans for achieving them. Summarize your previous experience with and continued interest in Registered Jersey™ cattle. Explain how and why the Fred Stout Experience will be of benefit to you in achieving your goals. Applicants must also request two letters of support, one from an active breeder of Registered Jersey™ (excluding immediate family members), and the other from a teacher, mentor or past employer. These must be mailed directly by the supporters to the AJCA office. Applications and letters of support must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2010 and addressed to Fred Stout Experience, American Jersey Cattle Association, 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2362. Previous recipients of the Fred Stout Experience Award are Tara Bohnert, Illinois (2003), Allison Waggoner, South Carolina (2004), Dan Bauer, Wisconsin (2005), Aaron Horst, Pennsylvania (2006), Jacob Pieper, Maryland (2007), Katie Albaugh, Maryland (2008), and Brady Core, Kentucky (2009). Financial support is provided by a permanent endowment created in 2001 by friends and colleagues of Fred Stout. For more information on the Fred Stout Experience, contact Cherie L. Bayer, AJCA Director of Development, at 614/861-3636.
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Junior heifer calf (15 shown) 1. UHT Canaan Gabriel Teetyme, UHT Enterprises and Paul Stiles, Clear Brook, Va. 2. Sunset Canyon RBR Madam, Nathan and Kaili Jensen, Beaver, Ore. 3. BW Legion Connie ET635-ET, Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif. Intermediate heifer calf (22 shown) 1. DJC Minister Natasha-ET, Den-Jo Farm and Claquato Farms Inc., Chehalis, Wash. 2. Mortimer Governor Belle, Larry Mortimer, Rigby, Idaho 3. Renner Farm G Josie, Blake Renner, Fortuna, Calif. Senior heifer calf (20 shown) 1. Haak Haven Iatola Nolla-ET (S: SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, D: Haak Haven Furor Norma), Vanderhaak Dairy, Lynden, Wash., jr. champ. 2. Budjon-JK-KH Comerica Elevate-ET, Delon Mortimer, Smithfield, Utah 3. Cascadia Iatola Puzzle, Cascadia Farm, Canby, Ore. Summer yearling heifer (12 shown) 1. UHT Canaan Eclipse Moonbeam (S: Bridon
First Eclipse-ET, D: Rocha Hallmark Marie), UHT Enterprises, Canaan Jerseys and H. and C. Van Exel, Lodi, Calif., res. jr. champ. 2. Select Minister Elodie-ET, Nicole Sanders, Hilmar, Calif. 3. Renner Farm Taylors Swift, Blake Renner Junior yearling heifer (10 shown) 1. BW SF Barb R858, Brentwood Farms 2. Family Hill Governor Favor, Ryan A. Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash. 3. Lady-Lane CVE Kassie, Garry Jay Hansen, Mulino, Ore. Intermediate yearling heifer (9 shown) 1. Governor Angel of Family Hill, Anna Seaholm, Tillamook, Ore. 2. Candylane Iatola Eluna, Katie Snell, Tillamook, Ore. 3. LKI Ringmaster Iris 492, Lucas Iverson, Onalaska, Wash. Senior yearling heifer (6 shown) 1. Select –Scott Con Melanie-ET, Rebecca Sanders, Hilmar, Calif. 2. Candylane Sultan Rosalee, Ben Snell, Tillamook, Ore.
3. Mountain Laurel 7 Three 1, Melissa A. Corrick, Albany, Ore. Senior yearling in milk (7 shown) 1. Sunset Canyon FP Baby-ET, Lars William Russell, Hilmar, Calif. 2. UHT Canaan Mariah, UHT Enterprises and Canaan Jerseys, Tillamook, Ore. 3. UHT Canaan Excalibur Starbright, UHT Enterprises and Canaan Jerseys Junior 2-yr.-old cow (16 shown) 1. Miss Blackys Rose-ET (S: SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, D: Blacky Rose of Briarcliffs), Les Davis, Riverdale, Calif., int. champ. 2. Laguna Gameplan Polly (S: Galaxys Gameplan-ET, D: GR Laguna Duaiseoir 2437), Joey Rocha, Tillamook, Ore., res. int. champ., oregon best bred and owned 3. BW Surefire Alexia R191, Brentwood Farms Production winner—Yosemite Kokomoo Artist H3199, Yosemite Jersey Dairy, Hilmar, Calif., 6th in class Senior 2-yr.-old cow (16 shown) 1. Family Hill Connection Jules, Aaron and Ryan Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash. 2. Ken-Car Banner Connie, Delon Mortimer 3. BW Iatola Lisa ET494-ET, Brentwood Farms Production winner—Yosemite Rocket Hallmark Gigi, Colin R. Russell, Hilmar, Calif., 7th in class Great Western Futurity (10 shown) 1. Candylane Supreme Rosalee, Ben Snell 2. UHT Canaan Sultan Leilani, UHT Enterprises and Canaan Jerseys 3. Candylane Belmont Parsley, Jack and Kim Snell, Tillamook. Ore. Production winner—Woodstock Sultan Tina Tabby, Woodstock Dairy, Beaver, Ore., 10th in class Junior 3-yr.-old cow (16 shown) 1. BW Anzac Cindy M495, Brentwood Farms, production winner 2. Family Hill Dickson Lucky One, Ryan A. Lancaster 3. Yosemite Dandy Fanclub G1054, Yosemite Jersey Dairy Senior 3-yr.-old cow (12 shown) 1. Candylane Supreme Rosalee, Ben Snell 2. Sunset Canyon Sultan T Anthem-ET, Sunset Canyon, David Brown and Andrea Adams, Beaver, Ore. 3. Sunset Canyon Anthems Sultan-ET, Valery Silva, Beaver, Ore. Production winner—BW Sultan Mindy M398, Brentwood Farms, 4th in class 4-yr.-old cow (18 shown) 1. Family Hill Signature Gilda (S: Family Hill Avery Signature, D: Pleasant Nook DC Glamour Girl), Ryan A. Lancaster, production winner, sr. and gr. champ., best bred and owned of the show 2. Family Hill Giller Ingrid (S: Shamrock Giller, D: JBC Nitro Flirt), Aaron Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash., res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 3. BW Illusion Viola ET351-ET, Brentwood Farms (continued to page 39)
Family Hill Signature Gilda 1st 4-yr.-old cow Senior and Grand Champion
Family Hill Giller Ingrid 2nd 4-yr.-old cow Res. Senior and Res. Grand Champion
BW Tanner Tammie L412 1st 5-yr.-old cow Total Performance Cow
Miss Blackys Rose 1st Junior 2-yr.-old cow Intermediate Champion
Haak Haven Iatola Nolla-ET 1st Senior heifer calf Junior Champion
UHT Canaan Eclipse Moonbeam 1st Summer yearling heifer Reserve Junior Champion
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Western National Jersey Show
September 6, 2009, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem, Ore. Jeff Ziegler, Plain City, Ohio, judge 197 head shown Senior and Grand Champion female—Family Hill Signature Gilda, Ryan A. Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash. Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion female—Family Hill Giller Ingrid, Aaron Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash. Intermediate Champion female—Miss Blackys Rose-ET, Les Davis, Riverdale, Calif. Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Laguna Gameplan Polly, Joey Rocha, Tillamook, Ore. Great Western Futurity winner—Candylane Supreme Rosalee, Ben Snell, Tillamook, Ore. Junior Champion female—Haak Haven Iatola Nolla-ET, Vanderhaak Dairy, Lynden, Wash. Reserve Junior Champion female—UHT Canaan Eclipse Moonbeam, UHT Enterprises and Canaan Jerseys, Tillamook, Ore. Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor—Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif. Class Winners
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Wisconsin State Fair Junior Jersey Show
BJ Remake Bianca was named Grand Champion for Shawn Nehls, Hustisford, at the Wisconsin State Fair Junior Jersey Show on August 7, 2009. Michael Centurion Darla, exhibited by Kaila Wussow, Cecil, was named Reserve Grand Champion. Randy Drinkall, Rushford, Minn., judged the 88 entries shown at the Wisconsin State Fair Park, West Allis, Wis. Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (4 shown) Random Luck K Ray Aria, Carson Carpenter, LaFayette Intermediate heifer calf (9 shown) JTL Furor Jazz, Jacob Leum, Viroqua Senior heifer calf (16 shown) Miss Coca Comerica (S: Bridon Remake Comerica-ET, D: Ashtonia Saturn Cola), Abbey Wethal, Brooklyn, res. champion best bred and owned of show, jr. champ. Summer yearling heifer (9 shown) Rockledge Tequila Lizbit-ET, Jordan Olson, Edgerton Junior yearling heifer (13 shown) Meadowridge Maestro Petunia, Jeanie Untiedt, Clark Intermediate yearling heifer (7 shown) Rem Rock Jamaica Majyk, Janelle Renee Remington, Juneau Senior yearling heifer (6 shown) Meadowridge K-Tel Handy (S: Hollylane Renaissance K-Tel, D: Meadowridge Esquire Helena), Kellee Diann Scott, Barron, res. jr. champ. Junior 2-yr.-old cow (7 shown) Reich-Dale Primetime Serena-ET, Jonathan Holewinski, Shawano Senior 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Meadowridge All Star Kim, Crystal Frazer, Bloomer 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) BJ Remake Bianca (S: Rock Ella Remake-ET, D: Crondall Regals Briony), Shawn Nehls, Hustisford, sr. and gr. champ. 4-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Krull Deluxe Brittany, Bryce J. Krull, Lake Mills, champion best bred and owned of show 5-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Michael Centurion Darla (S: Sunset Canyon Michael-ET, D: Centurion DC Della), Kaila Wussow, Cecil, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 6-yr.-old cow (1 shown) BJ Kaptain Mitzy, Shawn Nehls Dry cow (4 shown) Maughlin Jade Jeluxe, Matt Linehan, River Falls
The Wisconsin Jersey Princess Kari Knuth, left, and Wisconsin Jersey Queen Jackie Peterson congratulate the Grand Champion shown by Shawn Nehls, right, and the Reserve Grand Champion exhibited by Kaila Wussow.
Western National Junior Jersey Show
WF Axel Rosita was named Grand Champion of the Western National Junior Jersey Show for Natalie Sanders, Hilmar, Calif. GR Laguna Big Time Luna was honored as Reserve Grand Champion for Brent L. Rocha, Tillamook, Ore. Judging the 69 head of Registered Jerseys™ was Jeff Ziegler, Plain City, Ohio, on September 6, 2009, at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem, Ore. Class Winners Junior heifer calf (5 shown) Cascadia Blackstone Atchley, Jason Hansen, Canby, Ore. Intermediate heifer calf (11 shown) Blue Mist Deacon Cassie, Jennifer D. Hansen, Canby, Ore. Senior heifer calf (12 shown) Mainstream Saber Jaelynn, Michael R. Kortus, Lynden, Wash. Summer yearling heifer (3 shown) 1. Select Minister Elodie-ET (S: Select-Scott Minister-ET, D: Potwell Whistlers Emily), Nicole Sanders, Hilmar, Calif., jr. champ 2. Stemple View Comerica Keeley (S: Bridon Remake Comerica-ET, D: Parkview Touch Gold Kiwi), Amanda Moretti, Petaluma, Calif., res. jr. champ. Junior yearling heifer (5 shown) Jurisdiction Plums Pansey, Kalli A. Corrick, Albany, Ore. Intermediate yearling heifer (3 shown) Candylane Iatola Eluna, Katie Snell, Tillamook, Ore. Senior yearling heifer (3 shown) Select –Scott Con Melanie-ET, Rebecca Sanders, Hilmar, Calif. Junior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Sunset Canyon PHS T Anthem 2-ETS, Valery Silva, Beaver, Ore. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (10 shown) 1. GR Laguna Big Time Luna (S: Blackys Big Time-ET, D: PR Laguna Sambo 2528), Brent L. Rocha, Tillamook, Ore., int. champ. and res. gr. champ., best bred and owned of the show 2. Trinitys Iatola Cindy-ET (S: SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, D: D&E Abe Cindy), Lars William Russell, Hilmar, Calif., res. int. champ. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) GR Grasslands Ribbons Gena, Marika Cowan, Astoria, Ore. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (4 shown) Sunset Canyon Anthems Sultan-ET, Valery Silva 4-yr.-old cow (6 shown) Sunset Canyon Blacky T Anthem (S: Blackys Big Time-ET, D: Sunset Canyon Thunder Anthem 3-ET), Valery Silva, res. sr. champ., total performance cow 5-yr.-old cow (1 shown) MacFarms Hearts Lillie, Marika Cowan Aged cow (1 shown) WF Axel Rosita (S: WF Barber Axel-ET, D: WF Toptin Rosita), Natalie Sanders, Hilmar, Calif., sr. and gr. champ. Beginners showmanship (22 exhibitors) 1. Michael Lancaster, Lynden, Wash. 2. Adam Smaciarz, Raymond, Wash. 3. Gracie Krahn, Corvallis, Ore. Junior showmanship (16 exhibitors) 1. Alicia Smaciarz, Raymond, Wash. 2. Jessica Freeman, Sutherlin, Ore. 3. Lena Gourley, Scio, Ore. Intermediate showmanship (17 exhibitors) 1. Abby Smaciarz, Raymond, Wash. 2. Erika Fjarlie, Tillamook, Ore. 3. Kelly Olson, Beaver, Ore. Senior showmanship (30 exhibitors) 1. Jennifer Hansen 2. Andrea Smaciarz, Raymond, Wash. 3. Zach Evers, Forest Grove, Ore.
WF Axel Rosita 1st Aged cow Senior and Grand Champion
Trinitys Iatola Cindy-ET 2nd Senior 2-yr.-old cow Reserve Intermediate Champion
Sunset Canyon Blacky T Anthem 1st 4-yr.-old cow Reserve Senior Champion
Sunset Canyon PHS T Anthem 2-ETS 1st Junior 2-yr.-old cow
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Abby Wethal, right, exhibited the Junior Champion, while the Reserve Junior Champion was exhibited by Kellee Diann Scott, left. Also pictured are 2009 Wisconsin Jersey royalty, Kari Knuth, left, and Jackie Peterson.
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UHT Canaan Gabriel Teetyme 1st Junior calf
Family Hill Sambo Fern 1st Aged cow
Western National Jersey Show (continued from page 36)
5-yr.-old cow (9 shown) 1. BW Tanner Tammie L412, Brentwood Farms, total performance winner 2. Family Hill Avery Dee, Goldcrest Farm, Lynden, Wash. 3. Yosemite Cavalier AA E15342, Yosemite Jersey Dairy Production winner—BW Sambo Jess L370, Brentwood Farms, 5th in class Aged cow (9 shown) 1. Family Hill Sambo Fern, Frigot, Lancaster and Mahovlic, Ferndale,Wash. 2. WF Axel Rosita, Natalie Sanders 3. Thomas DC Micki, Joe Rocha and R&R Dairy, Tillamook, Ore., lifetime production award Junior best three females (8 shown) 1. Family Hill Jerseys, Ferndale, Wash. 2. Garry Jay Hansen 3. UHT Enterprises and Canaan Jerseys Senior best three females (6 shown) 1. Family Hill Jerseys 2. Brentwood Farms 3. Joe Rocha, Tillamook, Ore. Exhibitors herd (4 shown) 1. Family Hill Jerseys 2. Brentwood Farms 3. Candylane Farm, Tillamook, Ore.
Show News
Colorado State Fair Open and Junior Jersey Shows The Colorado State Fair Open and Junior Jersey Shows were held on September 4 and 5, 2009, at the State Fairgrounds, Pueblo, Colo. Daniel Schimek, Eagle Lake, Minn., judged the 16 Registered Jersey™ entries in the open division and 12 head in the junior division. Taking home the grand champion honors in the open and junior shows was a pair of cows owned by Marci Hardesty, Greenley. The winning four-year-old, PPF Fabulous Elizabeth 4044, was named Grand Champion for the junior. PPF Legion Delight 4181 was the first place threeyear-old and awarded the Reserve Grand NOVEMBER 2009
and Senior Champion title for both shows. In the open show, the Junior Champion female was Horizon-Vue Mercedes Blacky, the winning intermediate yearling, owned by Nicholas Elliott, Kersey. Reserve Junior Champion honors were awarded to the first place senior yearling, PPF Remembrance Ballet 4820, exhibited by Painted Prairie Farm and Ben and Tena Cobb, Greenley. In the junior show, Horizon-Vue Mercedes Blacky, the winning intermediate yearling, was also named Junior Champion female for Elliott. The Reserve Junior Champion for the junior show was the winning junior yearling PPF Legion
Sweetheart 4995, exhibited by Kenneth Stegner, Pierce.
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Indiana State Fair Jersey Show
August 19, 2009, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Ind. Craig Padgett, Waynesburg, Ky., judge 142 head shown Senior and Grand Champion female—FH CDJude Jazz, FH Jerseys, Bachelor Farms, Halle, Jake and Cole Reichard, and Dick Miller and Family, Angola Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion female—Bachelors Master Rose 346, Cody Bachelor, Bachelor Farms, and Dick Miller and Family, Angola Reserve Senior Champion female—FCF Prize Ella, Aces-Hi Syn., Dalhart, Texas Reserve Intermediate Champion female—GD Libbys Last Shot, Gordon Jersey Farm and Amanda and Andrew Dragoo, Lynn Junior Champion female—Hardscrabble Governor Desire, Sley and Brody Brand and Jordan Stookey, Dalhart, Texas Reserve Junior Champion female—SSF Governor Iris, Jennifer Luchsinger Gordan, Warsaw Premier Breeder—Bolle-Acres Jersey Farm, Argos Premier Exhibitor—Bachelor Farms, Angola Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (16 shown) 1. Pleasant Ridge Bodacious Tatta, Nakayla Johnson and Breanne Moore, Geneva 2. Lordan Aces Hi Kassie-ET, Lordan Farm, Aces Hi Syn., and Emily and Sydney Day, Silver Lake 3. FH C-Gar Tangle, Halle, Jake and Cole Reichard, Plymouth Intermediate heifer calf (16 shown) 1. Plain O Remake Darby-ET, Steven Christman, Kim Myers and Austin and Craig Thomas, New Paris 2. SSF Governor Bridget, Charles F. Luchsinger, Syracuse, N.Y. 3. SSF Governor Irene, Jennifer Luchsinger Gordon, Warsaw Senior heifer calf (14 shown) 1. Millers Henry Mallory, Dick Miller and Family and Jodi Johnson, Osgood 2. Gordons Jade Miss-ET, Phil W. Gordon, Syracuse 3. Leann-Acres Comerica Stacey-ET, Sheldon Thomas and Austin and Jena Toney, Middlebury Summer yearling heifer (14 shown) 1. Vindication Lucy of Bachelors, Cody Bachelor and Bachelor Farms, Angola 2. Bolle-Acres Governor Hanna, Max, Carrie Jo, Drew, Lane, Sophie, Jesse, Colten, Nate, Daniel and Karen Bollenbacher, Argos 3. Storas Comerica Summer-ET, Lordan Farm and Emily, Sydney and MacKenzie Day, Silver Lake Junior yearling heifer (16 shown) 1. Hardscrabble Governor Desire (S: Griffens GovernorET, D: Julie-K Deluxe Delight), Sley and Brody Brand and Jordan Stookey, Dalhart, Texas, jr. champ. 2. Bachelors Flash Horizon, Cody Bachelor and Bachelor Farms 3. Lordan Sambo Blue Belle, Lordan Farm and Emily, Sydney and MacKenzie Day Intermediate yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. Schulte Bros Co Nan-ET, Danny Messmer, Martinsville 2. Trinitys Governor Betsey, Trinity Jersey Farm and A. D., T. M. and C. M. Mosser, Geneva 3. Hy-Life Lester Jean, James L. Mishler, LaGrange Senior yearling heifer (6 shown) 1. SSF Governor Iris (S: Griffens Governor, D: SSF Jade Ivana), Jennifer Luchsinger Gordon, res. jr. champ. 2. Hillacres Tora Tilly, Sley and Brody Brand and Jordan Stookey 3. Millers H Devine Angie, Dick Miller and Family and Jodi Johnson Milking senior yearling heifer (1 shown) 1. Bolle-Acres JJ Sara, Max, Carrie Jo, Drew, Lane, Sophie, Jesse, Colten, Nate, Daniel and Karen Bollenbacher Junior 2-yr.-old cow (15 shown) 1. Bachelors Master Rose 346 (S; Mays Glory Master 22, D: Bachelors Jester Rosie 666), Cody Bachelor, Bachelor Farms and Dick Miller and Family, Angola, int. and res. gr. champ. 2. Sunset Canyon Finalist Anna, Phil W. Gordon 3. Gordons Excalibur Alce, Phil W. Gordon Senior 2-yr.-old cow (11 shown) 1. LB Smitty Sophia, R. L., A. D., T. M., and C. M. Mosser and Drew, Lane, Sophia and Ellie Bollenbacher, Geneva 2. Enniskillen Centurion Daisy, Josh and Phil Gordon, Syracuse 3. Milestones Sabine of BA/PRJ, Max, Carrie Jo, Drew, Lane, Sophie, Jesse, Colten, Nate, Daniel and Karen Bollenbacher
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Junior 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. GD Libbys Last Shot (S: Pine Creek HR Last Shot, D: JE Babe Libby), Gordon Jersey Farm and Amanda and Andrew Dragoo, Lynn, res. int. champ. 2. Payneside Amedeo Jessie, Halle and Jake Reichard, Austin and Craig Thomas and Brandi Stevens, Plymouth Senior 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Forces Berta, Stephen H., Bradley S., John M., and Alissa K. A. White, New Castle 2. Oblong Valley F Sunny Side-ET, Jaycee Bachelor and Bachelor Farms, Angola 3. Millers Easton Tia, Dick Miller and Family and Jodi Johnson 4-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. FH CDJude Jazz (S: Curtsey Duncan Jude-ET, D: Smart J Imp Nate Jazelle), FH Jerseys, Bachelor Farms, Halle, Jake and Cole Reichard, and Dick Miller and Family, Angola, Indiana state champion cow, sr. and gr. champ. 2. FCF Prize Ella (S: Bovi-Lact First Prize-ET, D: Homeridge Jade Ella), Aces-Hi Syn., Dalhart, Texas, res. sr. champ. 3. RRF Emerson Della, Reinholt Jerseys and Jordan, Trenton and Trevor Reinholt, Rochester 5-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Dukes Bella Rosa, Bradley S., Rachel and Ben White, New Castle 2. La-Foster Remake Topsy-ET, Cole, Halle and Jake Reichard and Bachelor Farms, Plymouth Aged cow (10 shown) 1. RRF Big Time Betty, Reinholt Jerseys and Jordan, Trenton and Trevor Reinholt 2. Sambo Sandy of Sycamore Hollow, Gordon Jersey Farm and Andrew Dragoo, Lynn 3. Respects Princess, Stephen H., Bradley S., John M., and Alissa K. A. White, Produce of dam (1 shown) 1. Gordon Farms, Syracuse Dairy herd (5 shown) 1. Bachelor Farms, Angola 2. White Jersey Farm, New Castle 3. Gordon Farms Breeders herd (4 shown) 1. White Jersey Farm 2. Bolle-Acres Jersey Farm, Argos
Bachelors Master Rose 1st Junior 2-yr.-old cow Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion
Illinois Picnic and Parish 3 Show
Illinois Jersey breeders were treated to a pig roast, potluck and plenty of fellowship at the Parish 3 Jersey Show on June 23, 2009. About 80 Jersey enthusiasts attended the event, which was held at Maple Lawn Jersey Farm in Tremont and hosted by herd owners, Jeff and Connie Schweigert. Jeff Holtz, Maquaketa, Iowa, served as the official for the show and judging contest. The Schweigerts exhibited the Grand and Reserve Grand Champions of the show. Funk Duncan Baclava, winner of the class for cows seven years-of-age and older, was named Senior and Grand Champion. Maple Lawn Pitino Proni, first place aged cow, was named Reserve Grand Champion. “Baclava” is also known for her laurels in the bulk tank. The Excellent-93% daughter of Highland Magic Duncan, GJPI +9, placed fourth for milk, fat and protein in the 2008 Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest with credits of 263,369 lbs. milk, 12,429 lbs. fat and 9,450 lbs. protein in 4,911 days. She now has lifetime credits that surpass 272,000 lbs. milk. Neighboring Jersey breeder, Ben Sauder, also of Tremont, exhibited the champions in the heifer division. Arethusa Valiant Guess, the top senior yearling, was named Junior Champion. River Valley Iatola Gorgeous, the winning senior heifer calf, was named Reserve Junior Champion. Tremont Jersey breeders also took home the top prizes in the judging contest. Gregg Sauder placed first among the men judges and Jenny Sauder topped the women’s division. Guests and exhibitors also took a tour of Maple Lawn Jersey Farm, which has been milking Jerseys since 1909 and breeding registered cattle since 1922. The 240-acre farm has been in the Schweigert family for three generations. The herd of 20 cows is milked in a stanchion barn that was used by the Underground Railroad in the mid1800s. Cows are on pasture and housed in a freestall barn for about six months during the summer. Maple Lawn Jerseys is enrolled on REAP and has a 2008 AJCA lactation average of 20,765 lbs. milk, 894 lbs. fat and 721 lbs. protein. With the September 2009 herd appraisal, Maple Lawn Jerseys owns 13 Excellent and four Very Good cows and has an average appraisal of 90%.
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North Carolina and Virginia Field Day
Lucky L Jerseys, owned by Dennis and Mary Beth Leamon and their family, was the site of the North Carolina/Virginia Field Day on July 18, 2009. Jersey breeders, friends and neighbors enjoyed a lunch of barbeque and chicken at the farm in Statesville, N.C., auctioned five heifers in the Pot of Gold Sale and heard from industry representatives, including American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) Director Rick Doran, National All-Jersey Inc. Director James Huffard and Galen Grant, the Purina Mills representative for the area. The Leamons have been dairying in North Carolina since 1974, when the couple responded to a Jersey Journal advertisement that asked All-Jersey milk producers to come to Statesville. Lucky L Jerseys is intensively grazed, with 136 of the farm’s 200 acres devoted to pastures. The milking herd is moved to a new paddock after each milking to ensure the best quality forage is available and better utilize pastures. Paddocks are seeded with rye grass, alfalfa, Matua grass and a small amount of orchard grass. The herd is enrolled on REAP and ranked sixth in the nation for milk among its peers with 150-299 cows with a 2008 AJCA lactation average of 21,045 lbs. milk, 889 lbs. fat and 711 lbs. protein on 166 cows. Dennis and MaryBeth operate the dairy with assistant manager, Wesley Head, who has been employed for more
than two decades, and Jackie Palmer. Visitors toured the farm, saw several groups of young sire daughters and had opportunity to meet Hermitage Lucky L Jenny, who calved with her 14th calf in July and placed third for milk, fat and protein in the 2008 Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest. Her lifetime credits to date are 281,483 lbs. milk, 12,586 lbs. fat and 9,639 lbs. protein in 4,442 days. Pot of Gold Sale Five juniors were given opportunity to build their herds and compete for prizes in the ensuing production contest when they purchased a heifer from the North Carolina Pot of Gold Sale. The group sold for an average $1,120 and grossed $5,600. Sale Analysis
Number
Avg. Price Total Value
5 Heifer calves 5 Lots Median price
$1,120.00
$5,600
$1,120.00 $1,175.00
$5,600
Sale Management: North Carolina Jersey Breeders Association Auctioneer: Ken Vaughn
Mandy Nicole Lutz, Lincolnton, took home the high seller when she placed the final bid of $1,350 on Chapmans Restore Sadie. The P9 daughter of Schultz Dudley Restore-ET, GJPI +207, is backed by three Excellent dams with
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records in excess of 18,500 lbs. milk. Her dam, Chapmans Bond Sadie, Excellent-91%, is sired by WF Barber Bond-ET, JPI +90, and has 18,590 lbs. milk, 1,000 lbs. fat and 685 lbs. fat at 5-2. Her Excellent-92% grandam made 21,560 lbs. milk, 973 lbs. fat and 709 lbs. protein (3x milking) in her second lactation. Her third dam is Excellent-90% and has a best record of 4-3 305 19,120 4.9% 943 3.5% 674 94DCR. The next dam is Very Good-83% with more than 17,800 lbs. milk. “Sadie” was consigned by Bill Chapman, Taylorsville, N.C. Other North Carolina juniors who made purchases were: Bryant Chapman, Taylorsville; Micah Chapman, Taylorsville; Avery Lutz, Mocksville; and Brody Smith, Statesville. (continued to page 46)
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Iowa State Fair Jersey Show August 14, 2009, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa Norman Nabholz, West Union, Iowa, judge 106 head shown Senior and Grand Champion female—Hard Core Just Wait Fayoola, Ski Pal Ayrshires and Yarrabee Cows LLC, Epworth Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion female—KJF Lacys Centurion Lira-ET, Edgebrook Jerseys and Patty Dilly, Montour Intermediate Champion female—Best Begonia, Jeremiah Sperfslage, Shellsburg Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Ressurections Monet of Edgebrook, Mike and Brenda Dilly and Bradley Arthur, Montour Junior Champion female—Meadowridge Escapade Salli-ET, Mark Riebe and Gene Henderson, Cumberland, Wis. Reserve Junior Champion female—Meadowridge King Locket, Roger Riebe and Gene Henderson, Cumberland, Wis. Premier Breeder—Schoof’s Jerseys, Primghar Premier Exhibitor—Lyon Jerseys, Toledo
Best Begonia 1st Junior 3-yr.-old cow Intermediate Champion
Class Winners Junior heifer calf (11 shown) 1. Meadowridge Escapade Salli-ET (S: Hollylane W Escapade-ET, D: Meadowridge Esquire Swan), Mark Riebe and Gene Henderson, Cumberland, Wis., jr. champ. 2. Gibbs Iatola Escalade, Dwight and Lincoln Gibbs, Epworth 3. Sunny Grove Kurt Frosty, Richard Groves and Sherry, Stephen and Cody Schniedermeyer, Skidmore, Mo. Intermediate heifer calf (7 shown) 1. BBDN Furor Encina-ET, Mitch Schulte, Watkins 2. NKipps Sparkler Veryfine, Mike Dilly and Gina Fisher, Edgewood 3. Sunny Grove Sultan Violet, Richard Groves and Sherry, Stephen and Cody Schniedermeyer Senior heifer calf (13 shown) 1. Edgebrook Counciller Nicole, Gina Fisher and Mike and Brenda Dilly, Edgewood 2. Freeman-Holtz Nadia, Richard Freeman and Jeff and Lisa Holtz, Maquoketa 3. Cra Cha Iatola Madison, Charles Hesse and Tom Sickles, Readlyn Summer yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. Nabholz Sabrina-ET, Lincoln Gibbs and Gene Henderson, Epworth 2. Steinridge Barbaro Lexy, Brian and Brad Arthur and Steinridge Jerseys, West Union 3. Freeman-Holtz Deluxe Suprise, Richard Freeman and Jeff and Lisa Holtz Junior yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. Alissa Ringmaster of Edgebrook, Patty Dilly and Gina Fisher, Montour 2. Schulte Bros Co Grammy, Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte, Watkins 3. Freeman-Holtz Deluxe Mary, Richard Freeman and Jeff and Lisa Holtz Intermediate yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. Meadowridge King Locket (S: Meadowridge K Tel King, D: Meadowridge Jed Celeste), Roger Riebe and Gene Henderson, Cumberland, Wis., res. jr. champ. 2. Schulte Bros Glamorous-ET, Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte 3. Langvale RR Miss BH Furor Riki-ET, Lincoln Gibbs, Epworth Senior yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. Edgebrook Shrek Caley, Gina Fisher and Mike and Brenda Dilly 2. Edgebrook Governor Gem, Mike and Brenda Dilly and Bradley and Brian Arthur, Montour 3. Schulte Bros Vin Gabby-ET, Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte Junior 2-yr.-old cow (18 shown) 1. Edgebrook Nevada Nibbles, Mike and Brenda Dilly and Bradley and Brian Arthur 2. Bambis Valiant Posy, Gene Henderson, Manchester, 1st best udder 3. Partee at Budjon Furor Layla, Mitch Schulte 2nd best udder, Rumars Iatola Pattycake, Amy Maxwell, Donahue, 5th in class Senior 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Elm Knoll Jace Mya, David or Mary Fisher, Edgewood, 1st best udder 2. Cra Cha Rocket C J, Charles Hesse and Tom Sickles, 2nd best udder Junior 3-yr.-old cow (8 shown) 1. Best Begonia (S: Lyon C53, D: Lyon Paramount BestET), Jeremiah Sperfslage, Shellsburg, 1st best udder, int. champ
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2. Ressurections Monet of Edgebrook (S: Rapid Bay Ressurection-ET, D: Edgebrook Stylemaster Merlot), Mike and Brenda Dilly and Bradley Arthur, Montour, res. int. champ. 3. Bohnerts Action Geanna, Bohnerts Jerseys and Ski Pal Farm, East Moline, Ill., 2nd best udder Production award for milk and combined fat and protein– Cinnamon Ridge Impuls Pepper, Edwin A. Maxwell, Donahue, 8th in class Senior 3-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Lyon Illusion Carmen, Rodney Metzger, Lester, 1st best udder, production award for milk 2. Lyon Goldei Addie, Lyon Jerseys, Toledo, 2nd best udder, production award for combined fat and protein 3. Ratliff Jurisdiction Pebbles, Tony Overmann, Earlville 4-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Hard Core Just Wait Fayoola (S: Rapid Bay Just Wait, D: Hard Core Primtime Flirtatious-ET), Ski Pal Ayrshires and Yarrabee Cows, LLC, Epworth, 2nd best udder, sr. and gr. champ. 2. KJF Lacys Centurion Lira-ET (S: Sooner CenturionET, D: KJF Renaissance Lacy), Edgebrook Jerseys and Patty Dilly, Montour, res. sr. and res. gr. champ., 1st best udder 3. Lyon Golden Bella, Lyon Jerseys, production award for milk and combined fat and protein 5-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. Summetz Jace Sue Savannah, Summit Farm Inc., Lester, 1st best udder, production award for milk and combined fat and protein 2. Schoofs Remake Pizazz, Doug and Sandy Schoof and Family, Primghar 3. Parades BT Pagent, Lee Schoof, Ames, 2nd best udder Aged cow (6 shown) 1. Selin Jade Sabine, Micheal Dilly, Montour, 1st best udder 2. Hermitage Paradise-Twin, Lee Schoof, Ames, 2nd best udder 3. Councillers Parte, Doug and Sandy Schoof and Family Production award for milk and combined fat and protein–Lyon Future Betwixed, Lyon Jerseys, 4th in class Junior best three females (4 shown) 1. Edgebrook Jerseys, Montour 2. Schulte Bros., Watkins 3. Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa Senior best three females (3 shown) 1. Lyon Jerseys 2. Schoof’s Jerseys Best four head (4 shown) 1. Lyon Jerseys 2. Schoof’s Jerseys 3. Vance, Earl, and Neil Metzger, Lester
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Meadowridge Escapade Salli-ET 1st Junior heifer calf Junior Champion
Meadowridge King Locket 1st Intermediate yearling heifer Reserve Junior Champion
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Letter To The Editor World Conference and meetings a great success!
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We can say that the American Jersey Cattle Association and Bureau combined meetings were a success, and helped to create friendship bonds among Jersey breeders from around the world and from the United States. The coordination of activities such as conferences, farm visits and the North American Jersey Cheese Awards gave us a perspective of the strengths in the United States dairy industry in general, and the Jersey breed’s potential in particular. We could get a glance of the U.S. dairy viewpoint from the state-of-the-art production technologies in the megaprojects in Texas, then the extraordinary development of dairy operations in the heart of Ohio and western New York, and finally the origin and history of the Jersey breed in New England, with its traditional cheese production, milk distribution and dairy products for special niches. I take the occasion to congratulate the American Jersey Cattle Association for all the achievements related to the Jersey breed revealed in the numbers presented during the Annual Meeting. On behalf of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau, I express my sincere gratitude. Respectfully yours, Gonzalo Maldonado President, World Jersey Cattle Bureau
Show News
State Fair of West Virginia Jersey Show The State Fair of West Virginia Jersey Show was held on August 21, 2009, at the West Virginia State Fairgrounds, Lewisburg, W. Va. Judging the 30 entries was Tim Cottrill, Point Pleasant, W. Va. SAR Signature Candy, the winning senior two-year-old, was named Senior and Grand Champion for her owner, Ashley Cole Stiles, Newberry, S.C. Her herdmate, SAR Lexington Brook, was named Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion of the show. “Brook” was the winning junior two-year-old and is owned by Tammie Stiles French, Newberry, S.C. Christopher Yohn and Rachel Emmaline Yohn, Martinsburg, exhibited the Junior Champion female, Bar-None Matrix Bimbo. She was the first place NOVEMBER 2009
senior calf. SAR Wicker Tabby, the winning junior yearling was named Reserve Junior Champion. She was exhibited by Trey Allen French, Newberry, S.C. Skip-A-Rilla Jerseys, Newberry, S.C., was named Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor of the show.
SAR Lexington Brook 1st Junior 2-yr.-old cow Reserve Grand Champion
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Jerseys Scotch View Farms Den-Kel Kip Keller and Robin Denniston-Keller George and Nadine Wilson • David Wilson Box 88A, Stamford, NY 12167 Phone 607/652-7181 Email wilsongn@dishmail.net
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North Carolina Pot of Gold (continued from page 42)
Sales $1,175 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Mandy Nicole Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C. Chapmans Restore Sadie, heifer calf 11 mos............. $1,350 (Bill Chapman, Taylorsville, N.C.) Avery Lutz, Mocksville, N.C. Matinee Lucky L Bernice, heifer calf 9 mos................... 1,300 (Dennis T. Leamon, Statesville, N.C.) Bryant Chapman, Taylorsville, N.C. Schultz Deacon Jannica, heifer calf 9 mos.................... 1,175 (Huffard Dairy Farms, Crockett, Va.)
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a.m.; Brian Sayles, Paris, Ont., judge; Hank Van Exel, Lodi, Calif., consultant. NOV. 13—ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR JERSEY SHOW, futurity; The Direct Energy Center, Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ont.; 12:30 p.m. NOV. 13—ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR JERSEY SHOW, heifers; The Direct Energy Center, Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ont.; 1:00 p.m. NOV. 14—ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR JERSEY SHOW, cows; The Direct Energy Center, Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ont.; 8:30 a.m.
NOV. 14—TYLERTOWN STATE FALL JERSEY OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, Southwest Events Center, Tylertown, Miss.; 10:00 a.m. JAN. 15—PENNSYLVANIA FARM SHOW JERSEY SHOW, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Large Arena, Harrisburg, Pa.; 8:00 a.m. JAN. 18—SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION AND LIVESTOCK JERSEY SHOW, Fort Worth, Texas; 12:00 p.m. JAN. 19—SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION AND LIVESTOCK JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Fort Worth, Texas; 8:00 a.m.
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Jersey breeders may have noticed a new acronym on performance pedigrees and progeny performance reports of animals that have been genotyped since January 2009—GFI. The term stands for Genomic Estimate of Future Inbreeding. GFI is analogous to Expected Future Inbreeding (EFI), which has previously been used by the Jersey industry to measure how closely an animal is related to the rest of the Jersey population. The two relationship terms will be used interchangeable on pedigrees and progeny reports, in the Green Book and other reports generated by the American Jersey Cattle Association and in articles and advertisements in the Jersey Journal. GFI will be designated for animals that have been genotyped; EFI for animals that have not been genotyped. In this month’s Jersey Jargon column, we’ll take a closer look at GFI and EFI. GFI and EFI EFI is an estimate of the inbreeding of future progeny, assuming the animal is mated randomly to a group of 1,000 potential mates. GFI is an estimate of inbreeding of future progeny based on DNA from genotyping. With GFI, the DNA of the animal is compared to the DNA of other genotyped animals to determine how closely it is related to the rest of the population. GFI is more accurate than EFI because it evaluates the genes that have actually been inherited rather than assuming that genes have been inherited equally from sire and dam, as with EFI. GFI can help the Jersey breed better identify individuals that are less related to the rest of the population. Reducing Inbreeding Jersey breeders who are concerned about inbreeding should focus on individual matings to reduce inbreeding rather than the GFI/EFI of a particular sire. Keep in mind that future progeny of bulls with low GFI/EFIs can still be highly inbred if they are paired with similar ancestors. For example, a heifer sired by Tollenaars Impuls Louie 260-ET, with a low GFI of 5.3%, out of an “Impuls” dam and “Jace” grandam can be expected to have an inbreeding level that exceeds 15%. Computerized mating programs like JerseyMate can help Jersey breeders NOVEMBER 2009
manage inbreeding on a calculated basis. JerseyMate takes into account eight generations of information for each female—far more than most breeders have time to consider—and recommends matings that reduce inbreeding and maximize herd profits. For inbreeding levels of potential matings using the breed’s top 18 Active and Foreign A.I. bulls and most common sire-maternal grandsire combinations, consult page 28 of the Green Book. Or visit http:greenbook.usjersey.com, click “Print Edition,” download the Adobe PDF (Section 1) and scroll to page 28. Page 47
Will Do Heifers Top Southern Sale
A pair of heifers from the Will Do Jersey herd topped the Dixie Invitational and Southeast Heifer Growers North Sale on September 7, 2009. The sale, hosted for the 10th year by Bush River Jerseys, Newberry, S.C., auctioned 109 lots for an average of $1,392.43 and a gross of $151,775. Bred-heifers proved their worth at the sale, bringing an average of $1,525.45. Forty-seven third-trimester heifers brought the high group average of the day at $1,603.19 The Dixie Invitational and Southeast Heifer Growers North Sale commenced the fall sale season for Jersey Marketing Service. The sale kicked off a series of three sales held at Bush River Jerseys on September 7. By sale’s end, 18 Jersey breeders from eight states coast-to-coast took home the 109 consignments Sale Analysis
Number
Avg. Price Total Value
54 Cows, two years and over 55 Bred heifers 3 1st Trimester 5 2nd Trimester 47 3rd Trimester 109 Lots Median price
$1,256.94 1,525.45 700.00 1,290.00 1,603.19
$67,875 83,900 2,100 6,450 75,350
$1,392.43 $151,775 $1,400.00
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee
It was a duo of bred heifers from Edwin R. and Cheryl F. Ettinger, Will Do Jerseys, Kinards, S.C., that garnered the top two prices of the sale. John Guevremont, Washington, Va.,
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placed the final bid of $2,450 on Will Do Houston Bling. The third-trimester bred heifer is due in late September to sexed All Lynns Hallmark Ray-ET, GJPI +129. “Bling,” is a P8 daughter of home-bred Will Do Jace Houston-ET, PA JPI +178. The dam is a Will Do Reuben Rescue-ET, PA JPI +159, daughter. The grandam is Very Good with 14,760 lbs. milk with a 6.1% fat test and 3.8% protein test. A Very Good-85% great-grandam has a 4-11 record of 24,910 lbs. milk, 1,114 lbs. fat and 847 lbs. protein. Norse Star Jerseys, Westby, Wis., took home the second high selling heifer for $2,100. Will Do Houston Shep is a P8 heifer due in October to Sunset Canyon Golden Harvest, GJPI +105, and is sired by “Houston.” Her dam is a daughter of Will Do Reuben Kowles, PA JPI +111, and produced 16,570 lbs. milk at 2-0. The next two dams are each appraised Very Good with over 20,200 lbs. milk. Also selling for $2,100 was McReynolds Region Dorie. The bred heifer was purchased by Brian J. Moore, Mount Ulla, N.C. The P7 daughter of Maackdairy Region-ET, GJPI +199, is due in October to BHF-SSF Parade Louie-ET, GJPI +175. Her dam, Avery S Dorie, appraised Very Good-85%, is sired by Bancrest Lester Avery, JPI +110, and has a best record of 1-11 305 16,680 4.5% 749 3.6% 593 95DCR. Her grandam is also Very Good85% and made 21,630 lbs. milk, 948 lbs. protein and 729 lbs. protein at 5-1. Her third dam is Very Good-83% and made 19,400 lbs. milk, 709 lbs. protein and 657 lbs. protein. “Dorie” was consigned by John T.
Will Do Houston Bling was the high seller for the Dixie Invitational and Southeast Heifer Growers North Sale and sold to John Guevremont of Washington, Va., for $2,450. Pictured left to right are Dan Bauer, JMS Manager; Ed Ettinger, consignor; Teri and John Guevremont, buyers; and Lynn Lee, auctioneer.
McReynolds, Starkville, Miss. Volume buyers of the day were Norse Star Jerseys, who purchased 23 head for $34,050, and Alliance Cattle Co., Trenton, Fla., who purchased 28 head for $32,050. Sales $1,600 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) John Guevremont, Washington, Va. Will Do Houston Bling, bred heifer 2 yrs...................... $2,450 (Edwin R. and Cheryl F. Ettinger, Kinards, S.C.) Will Do Hero Batty, bred heifer 23 mos.......................... 1,975 (Edwin R. and Cheryl F. Ettinger) Sunbow Matinee Onyx, bred heifer 22 mos................... 1,700 (Alex Steer, Cottage Grove, Tenn.) Brian J. Moore, Mount Ulla, N.C. McReynolds Region Dorie, bred heifer 20 mos............. 2,100 (John T. McReynolds, Starkville, Miss.) Norse Star Jerseys, Westby, Wis. Will Do Houston Shep, bred heifer 2 yrs........................ 2,100 (Edwin R. and Cheryl F. Ettinger) Spencers Jacinto S703, bred heifer 2 yrs...................... 1,900 (Bobby Spencer, Vernon, Ala.) Memphis Brazo Katie, bred heifer 2 yrs......................... 1,750 (John T. McReynolds) Artist Gordon Betsey of BRJ A-61, bred heifer 20 mos..1,700 (Bush River Jerseys and/or R. J. Doran, Newberry, S.C.) Springdale Vigor Doris, bred heifer 2 yrs....................... 1,650 (Wesley Bowden, Sylacauga, Ala.) McReynolds Brazo Pinky, bred heifer 19 mos............... 1,650 (John T. McReynolds) Clover Farms, Dundas, Ill. SAR Bomber Becky E83, cow 2 yrs............................... 2,050 (Clifford and Priscilla Stiles and Timmy and Tammy French, Newberry, S.C.) Will Do Houston Kim, bred heifer 2 yrs.......................... 2,025 (Edwin R. and Cheryl F. Ettinger) Will Do Letterman Rupp, bred heifer 2 yrs..................... 2,000 (Edwin R. and Cheryl F. Ettinger) Sunbow Freedom Alexandrite-Twin, bred heifer 19 mos. .................................................................................. 1,950 (Alex Steer) Will Do Shaw Coffee, cow 2 yrs..................................... 1,925 (Edwin R. and Cheryl F. Ettinger) McReynolds Action Starlet, bred heifer 21 mos............. 1,900 (John T. McReynolds) Allen Kracht, Newton, Wis. Breezy Hill Sceptor Beryl, bred heifer 2 yrs................... 2,050 (C. L. Collins, III, Alpine, Ala.) Will Do Abe Monkey, bred heifer 23 mos....................... 1,925 (Edwin R. and Cheryl F. Ettinger) GR Putnam Hill Matinee Ava, bred heifer 23 mos......... 1,700 (Wesley Bowden) Spencers Matinee S714, bred heifer 22 mos................ 1,600 (Bobby Spencer) Eastglen Farms, Laurens, S.C. Will Do Matinee Kittie, bred heifer 2 yrs......................... 2,000 (Edwin R. and Cheryl F. Ettinger) Will Do Matinee Dark, bred heifer 2 yrs......................... 2,000 (Edwin R. and Cheryl F. Ettinger) Will Do Folklore Laugh, bred heifer 23 mos................... 1,925 (Edwin R. and Cheryl F. Ettinger) Will Do Signal Peanut, cow 3 yrs................................... 1,800 (Edwin R. and Cheryl F. Ettinger) Kevin Campbell, McDonough, Ga. Gabys Iatola Nome, cow 2 yrs....................................... 1,725 (Gaby Jersey Farm, Greeneville, Tenn.) W. T. Stanaland, Doerun, Ga. Sunbow Deacon Citrine, cow 2 yrs................................ 1,650 (Alex Steer) David and Katie Pyle, Weyers Cave, Va. OA Her-Man Orphan 153, cow 2 yrs............................. 1,600 (Herby and Amanda Lutz, Chester, S.C.) John Yoder, Loudonville, Ohio Van Dell Quesar 702, bred heifer 22 mos...................... 1,600 (John T. McReynolds)
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A Selection of Excellence from Trinity Jersey Farm
Jersey breeders from across the country took the opportunity to add quality Registered Jerseys to their own herds when Trinity Jersey Farm offered a “Selection of Excellence” from their herd in Newberry, S.C. The abundant quantity of high-quality animals from the Trinity herd brought an average sale price of $1,243.80 on the 133 lots sold. By day’s end the sale grossed $165,425. Twenty-one buyers representing 12 states made purchases. The Selection of Excellence Sale was held on Labor Day, September 7, 2009, at Bush River Jerseys in Newberry, S.C. The sale was one of three that day where nearly 400 Registered Jerseys™ sold. Sale Analysis
Number
Avg. Price Total Value
35 Cows, two years and over 52 Bred heifers 31 Open yearlings 15 Heifer calves
133 Lots Median price
$1,075.00 $165,425 1,288.94 67,025 1,108.06 34,250 901.67 13,525 $1,243.80 $165,425 $1,075.00
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee
Commanding the top dollar of all three sales at $4,000 was the lot garnering first position in the catalog. Trinitys Blueprint Cindy was purchased by D & E Jerseys, Hilmar, Calif., the breeders of her dam, Action Cindy of Trinitys, Very Good86%. “Action Cindy” is ranked 143rd in the nation for JPI at +243. The P9 open yearling is sired by Wilderness Blueprint, GJPI +171. Her dam has a maternal brother, Trinitys Iatola Pappy-ET, at Alta Genetics, and two maternal sisters appraised Very Good. One of those sisters, Trinitys Iatola CindyET, Very Good-85%, was sold as a choice at the 2008 National Heifer Sale for $7,000 and was recently named Reserve
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Intermediate Champion of the Western National Junior Show. The second sister, D&E Dunkirk Claire, Very Good-86%, produced 19,310 lbs. milk at 3-3. The grandam, D&E Abe Cindy, is appraised Very Good-87% and has a JPI of +251. She has a best record of 3-7 305 19,510 4.6% 897 3.6% 706 94DCR. Trinity Jersey Farm acquired her from The 2005 All American Sale for $4,200. The next two dams are Very Good-89% and Excellent-91%, with over 19,500 lbs. milk, 1,110 lbs. fat and 790 lbs. protein. Earning the second high price of the day—$2,700—was a choice of SHF Centurion Sultan, GJPI +102, open yearlings out of Franken Renaissance Angela, Excellent-95%. Peeler Bros. Dairy Cattle Inc., Gaffney, S.C., chose Sultan Angelann of Trinitys-ET. The September yearlings hail from their show winning dam, “Angela,” who is a two-time (1999 and 2000) nominated All-Canadian cow. She was Grand Champion of the 2004 South Carolina State Fair and Reserve Grand Champion of the 2001 Stratford Show. In 2002, she was the second place four-year-old at the Central National Jersey Show. She placed fourth, as an aged cow at The 2004 All American Jersey Show and as a senior three-year-old at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in 2001. The daughter of Hollylane Renaissance, JPI -47, has 24,354 lbs. milk, 955 lbs. fat and 820 lbs. protein at 3-1. “Angelann’s” maternal sister sired by Griffens Governor, GJPI +72, also received honors in the show ring and was named the Reserve Junior Champion of the 2008 Maryland State Junior Field Day. The grandam, Franken Knight Louisa, Very Good-85% (CAN), has a best record of 5-1 305 17,331 4.6% 798 3.8% 655. Volume buyer, Clover Farms, Dundas, Ill., selected, Trinitys Action Cloudy, for the third high price of the day—$2,500. The two-year-old cow sired by Forest
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Trinity Blueprint Cindy was the high seller of the Trinity Jersey Farm Sale, represented by Craig Kesler on the left. She was purchased for $4,000 by D & E Jerseys, represented by David Burris, AJCA-NAJ area representative, second from left. JMS Manager Dan Bauer and auctioneer Lynn Lee are also pictured.
Glen Avery Action-ET, GJPI +162, has a projected m.e. of 15,147–744–541 lbs. protein on her first lactation. She is due to calve in late December to Bridon Excitation, GJPI -44. “Cloudy” is backed by two dams with over 16,600 lbs. of milk and is the result of Jersey Genetic Recovery program. Volume buyers were Clover Farms, Dundas, Ill., who purchased 18 head for $31,275 and Norse Star Jerseys, Westby, Wis., who selected 16 head for $21,325. Four additional buyers purchased over 12 head: Allen Kracht, Newton, Wis., Peeler Bros. Dairy Cattle Inc., Gaffney, S.C., Alliance Cattle Co., Trenton, Fla., and Steve Mills, Saluda, S.C. Sales $1,500 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) D & E Jerseys, Hilmar, Calif. Trinitys Blueprint Cindy, open yearling 12 mos............ $4,000 Peeler Bros. Dairy Cattle Inc., Gaffney, S.C. Sultan Angelann of Trinitys-ET, open yearling 12 mos.. 2,700 Clover Farms, Dundas, Ill. Trinitys Action Cloudy, cow 2 yrs.................................... 2,500 Trinitys Curt Lady, cow 2 yrs.......................................... 2,200 Trinitys Houston Speck, bred heifer 20 mos.................. 2,100 Trinitys Houston Sugar, bred heifer 20 mos................... 2,000 Trinitys Blueprint Queen, bred heifer 20 mos................. 2,000 Trinitys Nathan Maid, cow 2 yrs..................................... 2,000 Trinitys Brazo Decor, cow 2 yrs...................................... 2,000 Trinitys Militia Cornelia, bred heifer 18 mos................... 1,850 Trinitys Allstar Cloud, cow 2 yrs..................................... 1,750 Trinitys Houston Nashua, bred heifer 18 mos................ 1,600 Trinitys Jacinto Quesalda, bred heifer 17 mos............... 1,550 Trinitys Geronimo Gretta, bred heifer 18 mos................ 1,525 Trinitys Lennox Adrian, open yearling 12 mos............... 1,525 Trinitys Futurity Dana, cow 2 yrs.................................... 1,500 Norse Star Jerseys, Westby, Wis. Trinitys Geronimo Emma, bred heifer 21 mos............... 2,100 Trinitys Militia Ada, bred heifer 19 mos.......................... 1,800 Trinitys Allstar Melody, bred heifer 22 mos..................... 1,650 Trinitys Showtime Katie, bred heifer 19 mos.................. 1,600 Trinitys Impuls Terri, bred heifer 17 mos........................ 1,500 Cypress Dairy/Leon and Beth Dueck, Olar, S.C. Trinitys Nix Vonnie, cow 2 yrs......................................... 1,850 Allen Kracht, Newton, Wis. Trinitys Jace Daylilly, cow 2 yrs...................................... 1,750 Trinitys Iatola Truffles, cow 2 yrs..................................... 1,725 Trinitys Rocket Dream, cow 2 yrs................................... 1,650 Trinitys Houston Lady, cow 2 yrs.................................... 1,600 Trinitys Rebel Jewell, bred heifer 20 mos....................... 1,600 Trinitys Quest Flag-Twin, bred heifer 21 mos................. 1,550 Trinitys Houston Cloud, bred heifer 22 mos................... 1,525 Trinitys Sunny Joy, bred heifer 20 mos........................... 1,500 Trinitys Fireman Banner, bred heifer 18 mos................. 1,500 Trinitys Paramount Gretta, cow 2 yrs............................. 1,500 David and Katie Pyle, Weyers Cave, Va. Trinitys Echo Fortune, cow 2 yrs.................................... 1,650 Trinitys Nix Judy, cow 2 yrs............................................. 1,550 Trinitys Lexington Cane, cow 2 yrs................................. 1,550 Alliance Cattle Co., Trenton, Fla. Trinitys Brazo Maiden, cow 2 yrs.................................... 1,550 Trinitys Reflection Becki, cow 2 yrs................................ 1,500 Trinitys Lexington Cloud, cow 2 yrs................................ 1,500 Trinitys Gretzke Elean, bred heifer 20 mos.................... 1,500
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Bush River & Treasure Chest Combination X Sale
On September 7, 2009, the high profile Bush River & Treasure Chest Combination Sale earned the highest average of the day for the trifecta of sales held at Bush River Jerseys in Newberry, S.C. The 10th annual combination sale, featuring the Bush River herd owned by Richard Doran and the Treasure Chest herd owned by Kevin Lutz, has made a tradition of only selling consignments from previous buyers in their sale. The sale was hosted by J. J. “Doc” Malnati and Richard Doran of Bush River Jerseys and followed the Dixie Invitational and Southeast Heifer Growers North Sale and Trinity Farm Jersey Sale At this year’s sale, 28 consignors offered buyers the opportunity to purchase animals from the top of their herds. The sale averaged $1,474.53 on 107 lots with total receipts of $157,775. Sale Analysis
Number
Avg. Price Total Value
68 Cows, two years and over 39 Bred heifers 1 1st Trimester 12 2nd Trimester 26 3rd Trimester
$1,448.90 1,519.23 1,200.00 1,393.75 1,589.42
$98,525 59,250 1,200 16,725 41,325
107 Lots Median price
$1,474.53 $157,775 $1,450.00
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee
Topping the sale was an Excellent four-year-old cow—Chapmans Barber Supreme, Excellent-90%. “Supreme” was cataloged as the final lot of the sale and was purchased by sale host, Bush River, Skiparilla and R.J. Doran, Newberry, S.C., for $3,000. The strong and powerful dry cow was sired by WF/L&M Duncan BarberET, GJPI +26, and has a 4-1 record of 21,580 4.3% 929 3.6% 767 97DCR. Her next two dams are appraised Very Good. Her dam is sired by Schultz Brook Hallmark, GJPI+106, and her grandam is a daughter of Mason Boomer Sooner Berretta, GJPI +71. “Supreme” is due in October to Sunset Canyon Golden Harvest, GJPI +105. Bill Chapman, Taylorsville, N.C., consigned “Supreme.” Two animals tied for the second high price of the day at $2,500. Clover Farms, Dundas, Ill., one of the volume buyers, purchased Piedmont Synergy Stacy. This P6 heifer is a daughter of Den-Kel Abe Synergy, GJPI +226, and is due in early October to sexed Dar View Abe Chaos-ET, GJPI +155. Her dam, Piedmont Berretta Stacy, Very Page 52
The high seller of the Bush River and Treasure Chest Combination X Sale was Chapmans Barber Supreme, E-90%, consigned by Bill Chapman. Chapman is represented by David Burris, AJCA-NAJ area representative, second from left. She was purchased by sale hosts, Bush River, Skiparilla and R.J. Doran, represented by Tammie Stiles French and Rick Doran, right. Also pictured are auctioneer Lynn Lee, left, and JMS Manager Dan Bauer, center.
placed first as a junior two-year-old at the 2008 Spring Dairy Expo. The grandam is SAR Sparkle Tanner, Excellent-91%, with 18,140 lbs. of milk. “Tanner” is one of eight daughters of SAR Imperial Tiny, Excellent-94%, who produced 22,570 lbs. of milk at 7-3. The eight daughters are all scored Very Good85% and higher. One of these maternal sisters to “Tanner” is SAR Sambo Tally, Excellent-94%. “Tally” was named the third overall Premier Performance Cow of the All American Jersey Show, 2002 Reserve All American Senior ThreeYear-Old and 2001 All American Senior Two-Year-Old. She was consigned by Tammie Stiles French, Newberry, S.C. Eighteen buyers from nine states purchased the deep pedigreed animals. The volume buyers for the sale were Alliance Cattle Co., Trenton, Fla., purchasing 36 head for $47,600, and Clover Farms, purchasing 21 animals for $36,424.
Good-87%, produced a best record of 8-7 305 21,400 3.8% 803 3.4% 733 97DCR. The next dam, Piedmont Hermitage Heartbeat, Very Good-83%, produced 20,470 lbs. milk, 831 lbs. fat and 651 lbs. protein at 8-1. “Stacy” was consigned by Mandy Nicole Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C. Also selling for $2,500 was a junior two-year-old cow, SAR Shyster Tink. She was purchased by Clifford H. and Clifford S. Stiles, Newberry, S.C. “Tink” comes from a strong pedigreed family with laurels in the show ring. She is sired by WF Amadeo Shyster, JPI +65, and out of SAR Chairman Tinker, Very Good-82%. “Tinker” has two Excellent sisters. Full sister, SAR Chairman Tiger Lilly, Excellent-93%, was named Grand and Senior Champion of the 2008 South Carolina State Fair and first place fiveyear-old. At The All American Show, “Tiger Lilly” placed fourth in the 2007 junior show four-year-old class and was named third place junior three-year-old and second best udder in the 2006 open show. “Tinker’s” maternal sister, SAR Connections Tessa, Excellent-90%,
(Consignors in Parentheses) Bush River Jerseys, Newberry, S.C. Chapmans Barber Supreme, cow 4 yrs....................... $3,000 (Bill Chapman, Taylorsville, N.C.) Clover Farms, Dundas, Ill. Piedmont Synergy Stacy, bred heifer 20 mos................ 2,500 (Mandy Nicole Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C.) Jake Roz, bred heifer 22 mos........................................ 2,300 (Cedarcrest Farms, Faunsdale, Ala.) TC Geronimo 1269 Becky, cow 2 yrs............................. 2,200 (Kevin Eric Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C.) Arco-BRJ Iroc Legion Belle W-94, cow 2 yrs................. 2,150 (Malnati, Collins, Doran, Newberry, S.C.) BRJ Showtime Jace Ann E-19, cow 2 yrs...................... 1,950 (Bush River Jerseys and/or R. J. Doran, Newberry, S.C.) BRJ Lex Jen Bill Dee Dee E-26, cow 2 yrs.................... 1,950 (Bush River Jerseys, Newberry, S.C.) TC Futurity 1154 Bess, cow 3 yrs.................................. 1,800 (Kevin Eric Lutz) BRJ Geronimo Chairman Bessie E-5, cow 2 yrs........... 1,800 (Bush River Jerseys and Goff Dairy, Newberry, S.C.) BRJ Jake Lazer Bessie A-17, bred heifer 23 mos......... 1,800 (Bush River Jerseys and/or R. J. Doran) Piedmont Synergy Lazer, bred heifer 22 mos................ 1,725 (Corey Alan Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C.) Piedmont Militia Miss, bred heifer 23 mos..................... 1,650 (Corey Alan Lutz) TC Blair 1157 Kasey, cow 3 yrs..................................... 1,650 (Kevin Eric Lutz) BRJ Rasmus Pitino Hilda E-29, cow 2 yrs..................... 1,650 (Bush River Jerseys) BRJ Sultan B Bill Tulip E-20, cow 2 yrs.......................... 1,650 (Bush River Jerseys and/or R. J. Doran) Clifford H. and Clifford L. Stiles, Newberry, S.C. SAR Shyster Tink, cow 2 yrs.......................................... 2,500 (Tammie Stiles French, Newberry, S.C.) (continued to page 64)
Tied for the second high price, $2,500, was Piedmont Synergy Stacy. “Stacy” was consigned by Mandy Nicole Lutz, represented by her father, Corey Lutz, right. Tony Graves of Clover Farms, second right, purchased the heifer. Also pictured is auctioneer Lynn Lee, left, and JMS Manager Dan Bauer.
Selling for $2,500, was SAR Shyster Tink, consigned by Tammie Stiles French, center, with sons, Tabb and Trey French. Purchasing the two-year-old cow was Clifford H. and Clifford L. Stiles, right. Standing at left is auctioneer Lynn Lee and JMS Manager Dan Bauer.
Sales $1,650 and Over
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Beechwood H LLC Hosts Wisconsin Picnic
The Wisconsin Jersey Breeders Association held its summer picnic on July 19, 2009, at Beechwood H LLC, owned by the Kelly Peth family, in Ripon. About 150 Jersey enthusiasts attended the event, which included a judging contest, pig roast and lunch, opportunity to visit with peers and industry leaders and the chance to bring home dozens of door prizes. In the judging contest, Danielle Brown, Dodgeville, won the junior division, Dave Oberreich, Plymouth, topped the men’s division and Shari Strickhouser, Elkhorn, earned the top prize in the women’s division. Marion Barlass, Janesville, a member of the steering committee for the upcoming annual meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National AllJersey Inc., brought guests up-to-date on Page 54
Guests learn more about some of the standouts at Beechwood H LLC. The farm has been in the Peth family since 1973 and added Jerseys four years ago.
Winners of the judging contest were Danielle Brown (junior division), Dave Oberreich (men’s division) and Shari Strickhouser (women’s division).
planning details for the event, which will be hosted by the state in 2011. Jersey producers toured Beechwood H LLC, owned by Kelly and Shannon Peth and their sons, Brett, 11, and Brice, 8. Kelly’s parents, Bryan and Anndee, and his uncle, Dan, are also involved with the business. Beechwood H LLC milks 260
Jersey and 40 Brown Swiss cows and farms 750 acres. Jerseys were added about four years ago to improve the health and longevity of the herd, which also included Holsteins at that time. Milking cows are housed in a freestall barn and milked in a double-five tandem parlor. Show cows are housed in the old tie-stall barn. JERSEY JOURNAL
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Kentucky State Fair Jersey Show
August 22 and 23, 2009, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky. Ryan Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash., judge 144 head shown Intermediate and Grand Champion female—Gillers Georgina, Katie Gibson, Eminence Senior and Reserve Grand Champion female—FH CDJude Jazz, FH Jerseys, Bachelor Farms, Halle, Jake and Cole Reichard, and Dick Miller and Family, Angola, Ind. Reserve Senior Champion female—Stephan Sparkler Vera-ET, Greg and Joel Bourne, Ansonia, Ohio Reserve Intermediate Champion female—KCJF Centurions Ritz, Brittany Core, Salvisa Junior Champion female—Minister Marcella, Michael S. Rider, Upton Reserve Junior Champion female—Hillacres Tora Tilly, Sley and Brody Brand and Jordan Stookey, Dalhart, Texas Premier Breeder—Rider Farms, Upton Premier Exhibitor—Keightley and Core Jerseys, Salvisa Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (15 shown) 1. Kan Do Kia, Michael Hardy Rider, Upton 2. WH Giller Chloe, Logan and Jordan Elmore, Elizabethtown 3. DKG Response Chance Lily, Lane Randall Greiwe, Sidney, Ohio Intermediate heifer calf (19 shown) 1. Kan Do Kitten, Bonnie Sue Rider, Upton 2. Millers Hank Farrah, Dick Miller and Family and Jodi Johnson, Osgood, Ind. 3. Millers Impuls Helena, Dick Miller and Family, Osgood, Ind. Senior heifer calf (11 shown) 1. Minister Marcella (S: Select-Scott Minister-ET, D: Dustin Sharon), Michael S. Rider, Upton, jr. champ. 2. Millers Henry Mallory, Dick Miller and Family and Jodi Johnson 3. DKG Jade Smily, John, Donna, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe and Grace, Garrett and Meredith Hageman, Sidney, Ohio Summer yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. Dakata Milo, Michael Hardy Rider 2. Rockledge Tequila Lime-ET, Tanner C. May, Shelbyville 3. DKG Response Chance Chloe, John, Donna, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe and Grace, Garrett and Meredith Hageman Junior yearling heifer (12 shown) 1. DKG Supreme Lucy, Jeromy, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe, Sidney, Ohio 2. Hardscrabble Governor Desire, Sley and Brody Brand and Jordan Stookey, Dalhart, Texas 3. PSV Tequila Patriot, Skyler DeGroft, Cave City Intermediate yearling heifer (8 shown) 1. Dakato Desiree, Michael Hardy Rider 2. DAW Action Daring Ginger, Douglas A. Winkle, Sardinia, Ohio 3. Cumberlands Bomber Giggles, Bush River, Goff, Skip-A-Rilla and Dustin Adkins, Newberry, S.C. Senior yearling heifer (6 shown) 1. Hillacres Tora Tilly (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Hillacres Tenishas Tora), Sley and Brody Brand and Jordan Stookey, res. jr. champ. 2. KC Illusion Quido, KC Farm, Russell Springs 3. Karisma Karen, Michael Hardy Rider Junior 2-yr.-old (13 shown) 1. Bachelors Master Rose 346, Cody Bachelor,
Bachelor Farms and Dick Miller and Family, Angola, Ind. 2. OBryans Jamaica Silk, David M. O’Bryan, Mount Washington 3. DKG Vindication Apricot, John, Donna, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe and Grace, Garrett and Meredith Hageman Senior 2-yr.-old cow (12 shown) 1. KCJF Centurions Ritz (S: Sooner Centurion-ET, D: KCJF Regency Rave), Brittany Core, Salvisa, best bred and owned of show, res. int. champ. 2. Vindication Vivian Lou, Michael Hardy Rider 3. Millers Kaptain Fashion-Twin, Dick Miller and Family 3-yr.-old futurity (4 shown) 1. Gillers Georgina, Katie Gibson, Eminence 2. KCJF Responses Royal, Brittany Core 3. OBryans Pre Council, Paul G. and Brenda H. O’Bryan, Mount Washington Junior 3-yr.-old cow (8 shown) 1. TJ Classic Sultan Miracle, Joel and Tabitha Bourne, Ansonia, Ohio 2. Silver Jay Janice, Michael Hardy Rider 3. OBryans Pre Council, Paul G. and Brenda H. OBryan Production award—JRB Bluechip Ellen Amadeus, Butler Jerseys, Taylorsville, 8th in class Senior 3-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. Gillers Georgina (S: Shamrock Giller-ET, D: Empire Tiny), Katie Gibson, int. and gr. champ. 2. Forever Hopeful Tanya, Joel and Greg Bourne and Tabitha Francis, Ansonia, Ohio 3. KCJF Responses Royal, Brittany Core, production award 4-yr.-old cow (11 shown) 1. FH CDJude Jazz (S: Curtsey Duncan Jude-ET, D: Smart J Imp Nate Jazelle), FH Jerseys, Bachelor Farms, Halle, Jake and Cole Reichard, and Dick Miller and Family, Angola, Ind. 2. FCF Prize Ella, Aces-Hi Syn., Dalhart, Texas 3. KCJF Regency Racene, Brittany Core, production award 5-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Ahlem Legion Bambi 4265, Bush River, Skiparilla and R. J. Doran, Newberry, S.C. 2. SAR Sambo Fairie, Bush River, Skiparilla and/or Tyler, Tabb or Trey French, Newberry, S.C.
Stephan Sparkler Vera-ET 1st Aged cow Reserve Senior Champion
Hillacres Tora Tilly 1st Senior yearling heifer Reserve Junior Champion
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Bachelors Master Rose 346 1st Junior 2-yr.-old cow 3. Stan-J Duke Casey, Tanner C. May Production award—5Ts Goldens Gigli, Tanner May, Stetson Baird and Austin Webster, 5th in class Aged cow (7 shown) 1. Stephan Sparkler Vera-ET (S: Gil-Bar Unique Sparkler, D: Piedmont Renaissance Vivian-ET), Greg and Joel Bourne, Ansonia, Ohio, res. sr. champ. 2. Rockin J Manniz Crissie, Brittany Core 3. Rockin J Counciller Jane, Brittany Core Production award—KC Centurion Yankee Belle, KC Farm, Russell Springs, 6th in class Breeders herd (2 shown) 1. Rider Farms, Upton
Iowa State Fair Junior Jersey Show
Edgebrook Amedeo Cabernet was Grand Champion for Gina Fisher, Edgewood, at the Iowa State Fair Junior Jersey Show on August 13, 2009. “Cabernet’s” herdmate, Edgebrook Nevada Nibbles, was named Reserve Grand Champion for Brian Arthur, Montour. Alan Graves, Sanborn, Iowa, judged the 48 animals shown at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa. Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (3 shown) Velkommen-Valley Blackstone Zoey, Mikayla Lien, Calmar Intermediate heifer calf (5 shown) BBDN Furor Encina-ET (S: Piedmont Nadine Furor, D: Bridon First Erupt-ET), Mitch Schulte, Watkins, jr. champ. Senior heifer calf (6 shown) Edgebrook Counciller Nicole, Gina Fisher, Edgewood Summer yearling heifer (4 shown) Comerica KC Kissimmee, Kendra Core, Ackworth Junior yearling heifer (6 shown) Alissa Ringmaster of Edgebrook (S: Family Hill Ringmaster, D: Michaels Tommy Aileen), Gina Fisher, res. jr. champ. Intermediate yearling heifer (1 shown) Schulte Bros Glamorous-ET, Blake Schulte, Watkins Senior yearling heifer (7 shown) Edgebrook Shrek Caley, Gina Fisher Junior 2-yr.-old cow (5 shown) Edgebrook Nevada Nibbles (S: Huronia Connection Nevada 27L, D: Edgebrook Jades Noble), Brian Arthur, Montour, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (4 shown) Edgebrook Amedeo Cabernet (S: Piedmont Grove Amedeo, D: Waymar Grove S Candice), Gina Fisher, sr. and gr. champ. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Lyon Illusion Carmen, Vance Metzger, Lester 4-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Oblong Valley Pinn Sophie, Jordan Hanson, Decorah Aged cow (3 shown) Summetz Jace Sue Savannah, Vance Metzger
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Illinois State Fair Junior Jersey Show
Ben Sauder, Tremont, exhibited the Grand and Reserve Grand Champions of the Illinois State Fair Junior Jersey Show on August 21, 2009. Parkview Centurion Russia was named Grand Champion, while Xanadu Champion Kandy Kiss was named Reserve Grand Champion. Chad Ryan, Fond du Lac, Wis., judged the 38 Registered Jerseys shown at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill.
Junior 2-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Kilgus Iatola Kayla, Trent Kilgus, Fairbury Senior 2-yr.-old cow (4 shown) Triple S Jamaica Beauty, Samantha Ropp, Strawn 3-yr.-old cow (4 shown) Belfontaine Remake Oshgosh, Ben Sauder 4-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Riversbend Delux Tetley, Justin Kilgus, Fairbury Aged cow (5 shown) 1. Parkview Centurion Russia (S: Sooner Centurion-ET, D: Parkview Juno Horkeena), Ben Sauder, sr., gr. and sup. champ. 2. Xanadu Champion Kandy Kiss (S: Sleegerholm Champion-ET, D: Extreme Xanadu Krispy Kreme-P), Ben Sauder, res. sr. and res. gr. champ.
Class Winners
Indiana State Fair Junior Jersey Show
Bachelors Master Rose 346 was named Grand Champion for Cody Bachelor, Angola, at the Indiana State Fair Junior Jerseys Show on August 16, 2009. Payneside Amedeo Jessie was named Reserve Grand Champion for Craig Thomas, Plymouth. Lynn Lee, Smyrna, Tenn., judged the 133 animals shown at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Ind. Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (4 shown) River Valley Excitation Angie, Ben Sauder, Tremont Intermediate heifer calf (3 shown) Touch Golds Sweet Jasmine, Le Ann Spesard, Paris Senior heifer calf (4 shown) River Valley Iatola Gorgeous (S: SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, D: Smart Nate Gunner Grace), Ben Sauder, jr. champ. Summer yearling heifer (2 shown) River Valley Legion Karmel, Ben Sauder Junior yearling heifer (4 shown) K-Krest Legion Spencer, McKenzie Funk, Eureka Intermediate yearling heifer (1 shown) Riversbend Sultan Ritz, Whitney Anne Springer, Fisher Senior yearling heifer (3 shown) Arethusa Valiant Guess-ET (S: Elliotts SD Valiant-ET, D: Sheer Grace), Ben Sauder, res. jr. champ.
Belfontaine Remake Oshgosh 1st Junior 3-yr.-old cow
Parkview Centurion Russia 1st Aged cow Senior, Grand and Supreme Champion
River Valley Iatola Gorgeous 1st Senior heifer calf Junior Champion
Xanadu Champion Kandy Kiss 2nd Aged cow Res. Senior and Res. Grand Champion
Arethusa Valiant Guess-ET 1st Senior yearling heifer Reserve Junior Champion
Junior heifer calf (17 shown) Lordan Aces Hi Kassie-ET, Sydney Day, Silver Lake Intermediate heifer calf (17 shown) Millers Hank Farrah, Jodi Johnson, Osgood Senior heifer calf (12 shown) Millers Henry Mallory (S: Millers Centurion Henry, D: Milk & Honey Jades Marcey-ET), Jodi Johnson, res. jr. champ. Summer yearling heifer (14 shown) Storas Comerica Summer-ET, Sydney Day Junior yearling heifer (15 shown) Lordan Sambo Blue Belle, Emily Day, Silver Lake Intermediate yearling heifer (7 shown) JVB Red Hot Axel Maddie, Lisa Hubbell, Brownsville Senior yearling heifer (10 shown) Hillacres Tora Tilly (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Hillacres Tenishas Tora), Jordan Stookey, Milford, jr. champ. Junior 2-yr.-old cow (13 shown) Bachelors Master Rose 346 (S: Mays Glory Master 22, D: Bachelors Jester Rosie 666), Cody Bachelor, Angola, sr. and gr. champ. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (13 shown) Millers Brazo Fascination, Kelsay Schilling, Boggstown Junior 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Payneside Amedeo Jessie (S: Piedmont Grove Amedeo, Payneside Cracker Jack), Craig Thomas, Middlebury, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Forces Berta, Alissa K. A. White, New Castle 4-yr.-old cow (4 shown) RRF Emerson Della, Jordan Reinholt, Rochester Aged cow (3 shown) RRF Big Time Betty, Jordan Reinholt Dry cow (2 shown) Pleasant Ridge Kent Violin-Twin, Chase Mosser, Geneva Junior showmanship (5 participants) Dakota Smith, Coatesville Senior showmanship (5 participants) Jordan Stookey
Bachelors Master Rose 346 1st Junior 2-yr.-old cow Senior and Grand Champion
Hillacres Tora Tilly 1st Senior yearling heifer Junior Champion
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Missouri State Fair Jersey Show
• August 21, 2009, Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Mo. • Steve White, New Castle, Ind., judge • 72 head shown • Sr. and Gr. Champ. female—KEK Whistler Daisy, Starstruck Show Cattle, Half Way • Int. and Res. Gr. Champ. female— Wilco Deluxe Zam-ET, Derek Page and Michael Wilson, Mount Vernon • Res. Sr. Champ. female—Voskamp Pepper Charm, Roger and Betty Voskamp, Mount Vernon • Res. Int. Champ. female—PageCrest JW Jammin, Derek Leon Page, Mount Vernon • Jr. Champ. female—Moonvalley Gidget, Brandon and Ryan Gettle, Fair Grove • Res. Jr. Champ. female—Page-Crest Dishaun Celia, Derek Leon Page • Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor—Page-Crest Farms, Mount Vernon Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (8 shown) 1. Page-Crest Poppy Tequila, Derek Leon Page, Mount Vernon
2. Silver Dreams Lincoln Pearl, Latisha and Kelsie Linder and Silver Dreams Jerseys, Butler Intermediate heifer calf (6 shown) 1. Page-Crest Guapo Prayer-ET, Derek Leon Page 2. Burk Farms Comerica Rosel, Kyle Burk, Marionville Senior heifer calf (6 shown) 1. Sunny Grove Guapo Betty, Richard Groves and Sherr y, Stephen and Cody Schnieder meyer, Skidmore 2. Page-Crest BC Glamour Girl, Derek Leon Page Summer yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. Page-Crest Dishaun Celia (S: Ronde Golden Dishaun-ET, D: Page-Crest Marksman Celia), Derek Leon Page, res. jr. champ. 2. Silver Dreams Levi Sparkle, Latisha Linder and Silver Dreams Jerseys, Butler Junior yearling heifer (3 shown) 1. Meadow Winds Star let, A.J. and J.T. Ling, Springfield 2. N e l s o n s M i n i s t e r F l u f f y, S t ev e n N e l s o n , Grovespring Intermediate yearling heifer (1 shown) 1. Moonvalley Jewel, Brandon and Ryan Gettle, Fair Grove Senior yearling heifer (3 shown) 1. Moonvalley Giget (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Thomas Sultan Gidgie), Brandon and Ryan Gettle, jr. champ. 2. Page-Crest Council Queenie, Derek Leon Page Junior 2-yr.-old cow (7 shown) 1. Moon Valley Cadillac, Brandon and Ryan Gettle 2. Page-Crest Image Elegant, Derek Leon Page Senior 2-yr.-old cow (9 shown) 1. Wilco Deluxe Zam-ET (S: Elliotts Renaissance Deluxe, D: GR Rob-Len Remake Zoie), Derek Page and Michael Wilson, Mount Vernon, int. and res. gr. champ. 2. Lesmeister Favour Shai, Zach Lesmeister, Montrose Junior 3-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Lesmeister SD Martha, Jim R. Lesmeister and Jody Bell, Montrose 2. Gatton Sultan Lace, Jessica Gatton, Conway Senior 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) 1. Page-Crest JW Jammin (S: Rapid Bay Just Wait, D: Page-Crest Pitino Jenna), Derek Leon Page, res. int. champ. 2. Lesmeister Favour Melanie, Jim R. Lesmeister, Montrose 4-yr.-old cow (8 shown) 1. Heaths Connection Helena, Derek Leon Page
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Full Sisters from “Karmel” Family Pace Indiana Sale
With sluggish cattle prices on the minds of everyone in the business these days, it was with hesitation that the sale management team of the Indiana Premier Plus Sale carried out their plans for a 2009 sale. They needn’t have worried. The sale posted a solid $1,576.74 average and $67,800 gross on the auction of 43 head; the high seller crossed the block for $6,000; and five dairy producers became first-time buyers from the fall sale. This year’s event was hosted by Bella Vista Farms, Berne, Ind., owned by Tony and Lynette Fuentes and their family, on September 12, 2009. Number
Sale Analysis
Avg. Price Total Value
25 Cows, two years and over 10 Bred heifers 3 Open yearlings 5 Heifer calves 43 Lots Median price
$1,443.00 1,422.50 1,850.00 2,390.00
$36,075 14,225 5,550 11,950
$1,576.74 $1,300.00
$67,800
Sale Management: Indiana Jersey Cattle Club Auctioneer: Merv Leffler
The five heifer calves consigned to the sale generated the most interest from potential buyers, selling for $2,390 on average. Included in this group were the high seller, Lordan Aces Hi Kamie-ET, and her full sister, the third high seller, Lordan Aces Hi Kallie-ET. The two were consigned to the sale to dissolve the partnership of owners, Lordan Farms and Aces High Syndicate, Silver Lake, Ind. Catalogued at the front of the book as a choice of Lot 1 or Lot 2, the initial buyer purchased the right to select first from the pair of fancy junior calves. When auctioneer Merv Leffler’s gavel fell, it was a member of the partnership that wanted one of the heifers more than contending bidder, Dick Miller and Family, Osgood, Ind., and placed the final bid of $6,000 for full ownership. Lordan Farm and Emily, Sydney and McKenzie Day, Silver Lake, Ind., chose “Kamie.” The daughter of Bridon Remake Comerica-ET, GJPI +53, is out of Ratliff Sambo Katlyn-ET, Very Good-86%. “Katlyn’s” maternal sister, Ratliff F Prize Kay-ET, was named Reserve Junior All American Junior-Three-Year-Old in 2008, Reserve All American Junior Two-YearOld in 2007 and Reserve All American Summer Yearling in 2006. Another sister, Renn Kandie of Ratliff, Excellent-95%, was Reserve Senior Champion of the Wisconsin Spring Show in 2006 and made 30,040 lbs. milk, 1,285 lbs. fat and NOVEMBER 2009
1,073 lbs. protein at 7-4. Their dam, Avonlea D Jude Karmel, is appraised Excellent-94% and made 19,730 lbs. milk, 847 lbs. fat and 686 lbs. protein at 4-6. “Karmel” is the 2002 Junior All American Four-Year-Old and the 2000 Junior All American Senior Two-Year-Old. Her grandam, Avonlea Valiant Kitty 15N, was named Grand Champion of The All American Junior Jersey Show in 1984 and is a four-time All-Canadian in milking form. The next two dams are Excellent in Canada. “Kallie” was purchased by Berlew Jerseys, Angola, Ind., for $3,000—the third high price of the day. Berlew Jerseys, owned by Jeff, Mary, Logan, Katie and Lukas Berlew, was also the sale’s volume buyer, selecting five head for $7,925. Though Dick Miller and his family didn’t bring home “Kamie,” they didn’t go home empty-handed either as they placed the winning bid of $3,600 on the second high seller—Rockledge Deluxe Lulu-ET. The full-aged senior calf is sired by Elliotts Renaissance Deluxe, GJPI -83. Her dam, Dappleview Ladys Loretta, Excellent-94%, is sired by Rock Ella Remake-ET, GJPI +70, and made a best record of 4-0 305 19,710 4.5% 891 3.6% 700 91DCR. Her grandam, Hollylane Renaissance Lady, SUP-EX 94-3E (CAN), stood second in the senior yearling class at the Central National Show in 1999 and was nominated AllCanadian Mature Cow in 2006. She made 23,606 lbs. milk, 1,058 lbs. fat and 836 lbs. protein at 9-1 in Canada. “Loretta” was consigned by Don and Lydia Turner, Shelbyville, Ky. One of the sale’s 25 milking individuals brought the fourth high price of the day when Keith E. Hubbell, Brownsville, Ind., purchased Sunset Canyon Supreme Cedar for $2,500. The Very Good-87% junior three-year-old is sired by Sunset Canyon Nadine Supreme-ET, GJPI -54, and backed by five Very Good or Excellent dams. She was fresh in July with her second calf and sold with a record in progress of 5,480 lbs. milk, 305 lbs. fat and 180 lbs. protein in 74 days. Her Excellent-90% dam has two records over 24,600 lbs. milk, 1,030 lbs. fat and 890 lbs. protein. Her grandam is also appraised Excellent-90% and has a five lactation m.e. average of 20,579– 843–746. Her third dam is Very Good88% and produced 21,570 lbs. milk, 823 lbs. fat and 779 lbs. protein at 5-3. Her Excellent-90% fourth dam completed seven lactations and made her best record of 17,030 lbs. milk, 879 lbs. fat and 662 lbs. protein at 9-9.
Lordan Aces Hi Kamie-ET was the high seller of the Indiana Premier Plus Sale, purchased for $6,000 by Lordan Farm and Emily, Sydney and McKenzie Day, represented by Dan and Loretta Mithoefer, second left. Also pictured left to right are Dick Miller, contending bidder, and leadspersons, Macy Mudd, Alissa White, Amanda White and Ann White. In the box are Chad Krueger, pedigrees, and Merv Leffler, auctioneer.
“Cedar” was consigned by W. Phil Gordon, Syracuse, Ind. Jersey breeders from six states and Ontario consigned animals to the Indiana Premier Plus Sale. Those from four states and Ontario made purchases. Sales $1,600 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Lordan Farm and Emily, Sydney and McKenzie Day, Silver Lake, Ind. Lordan Aces Hi Kamie-ET, heifer calf 6 mos............... $6,000 (Lordan Farms and Aces High Syndicate, Silver Lake, Ind.) Dick Miller and Family, Osgood, Ind. Rockledge Deluxe Lulu-ET, open yearling 13 mos........ 3,600 (Don and Lydia Turner, Shelbyville, Ky.) Cloverfield Edwin Blue Ribbon, heifer calf 6 mos. ........ 1,850 (Craig A. Martin, Olivet, Mich.) Berlew Jerseys, Angola, Ind. Lordan Aces Hi Kallie-ET, heifer calf 6 mos................... 3,000 (Lordan Farms and Aces High Syndicate) JVB Red Hot Comerica Ladie, bred heifer 22 mos. . .... 2,050 (Jim and Janet VanBuskirk and Family, Carleton, Mich.) Keith E. Hubbell, Brownsville, Ind. Sunset Canyon Supreme Cedar, cow 3 yrs................... 2,500 (W. Phil Gordon, Syracuse, Ind.) Nicholas Kipp, Hazel Green, Wis. Peninsula Just Wait Eva, cow 5 yrs. . ............................ 2,400 (Jacob and Earl VanderMeulen, Trenton, Ont.) Ashlawn Farms Ltd., Ayr, Ont. Meadow Lawn Herby Saffire 144S, cow 3 yrs. ............. 2,250 (Nicolas Kipp, Hazel Green, Wis.) James L. Mishler, LaGrange, Ind. Kents First Lady of Bolle-Acres, cow 5 yrs. .................. 2,000 (Emily Day, Silver Lake, Ind.) Bruce E. or Gloria J. Rueber, Liberty, Ind. Hubbells Kenai Minnie, cow 2 yrs. ................................ 1,950 (Keith E. Hubbell, Brownsville, Ind.) Karl Huelsenbeck, Kendallville, Ind. HJ Kenia BB Meranda, bred heifer 2 yrs. ..................... 1,875 (Horney Jerseys Inc., Sheridan, Ind.) Spahr Jersey Farm, Findlay, Ohio Wennings Iatola Regan, cow 2 yrs. .............................. 1,800 (Mr. and Mrs. Clarence M. Wenning, Greensburg, Ind.) Bradley B. and Duane H. Midtling, Wilson, Wis. Advancer Julian Diedra, cow 4 yrs. . ............................. 1,700 (David L. Longenecker, Laura, Ohio) Clear View Jerseys and Brittany Ashcroft and Family, Orient, Ohio Pennwood Ace Anna Avia, bred heifer 20 mos. ........... 1,700 (Craig Morphew, Goshen, Ind.) A. J. Yoder and Sons, Columbia City, Ind. HJ Iatola Remake Patsy, cow 2 yrs. . ............................ 1,600 (Horney Jerseys, Gordon Horney and Family, Sheridan, Ind.)
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selected as the Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion. The f irst place senior calf was named Junior Champion. Bar-None Matrix Bimbo was exhibited by Rachel Emmaline Yohn, Martinsburg. BarNone Innovation Encore was named Reserve Junior Champion. She was the first place intermediate calf and was also exhibited by Yohn.
Missouri State Fair 4-H Jersey Show The Missouri State 4-H Show was held on August 21-22, 2009, at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. Judging the 12 entries was James Penn, Hollister, Mo. Cody Schniedermeyer, Skidmore, won all of the championship classes. His first place five-year-old cow, Marshfield Blaze Farida, was named Senior and Grand Champion of the show. Winning Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion honors was R&S Carlton Connie, the first prize four-year-old. Taking home the Intermediate Champion banner was Partee at Budjon Poetry, Schniedermeyer’s winning junior twoyear-old. His first place senior two-yearold, Sunny Grove Laser Leigh, received the Reserve Intermediate Champion banner. I n t h e h e i f e r s h o w, i t w a s Schniedermeyer’s junior calf and senior calf taking the banners. Sunny Grove Kurt Frosty, born in March 2009, was named Junior Champion and September 2008-born Sunny Grove Guapo Betty was named Reserve Junior Champion. Stephen Schniedermeyer, Skidmore, won the overall 4-H showmanship contest.
Missouri State FFA Jersey Show The Missouri State FFA Show was held on August 21-22, 2009, at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. Judging the 13 entries was James Penn, Hollister, Mo. Suspicions Sandy, the winning fouryear-old, was named Senior and Grand Champion for her owner, Ryan Gettle, Fair Grove. The first place aged cow, Mi Wil Sierra Oatmeal, was named Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion of the show for Kimberly Wilson,
Moon Valley Cadillac 1st Junior 2-yr.-old cow Reserve Intermediate Champion
Neosho. Morgan Melander, Elkland, exhibited the first prize senior three-year-old and Intermediate Champion, Melanders Menagerie GC Bubbles. Taking home Reserve Intermediate Champion honors was Ryan Gettle with Moon Valley Cadillac. She was the winning junior two-year-old. Kyle Burk, Marionville, exhibited the Junior Champion female, Burk Farms Comerica Rosel. She was the first place intermediate calf. Moonvalley Giget, the winning senior yearling, was named Reserve Junior Champion. She was exhibited by Ryan Gettle. Morgan Melander won the overall FFA Showmanship contest.
State Fair of West Virginia 4-H and FFA Jersey Show The State Fair of West Virginia 4-H and FFA Jersey Show was held on August 21, 2009, at the West Virginia State Fairgrounds, Lewisburg, W. Va. Judging the 11-head of Registered Jerseys™ was Tim Cottrill, Point Pleasant, W. Va. Taking home Senior and Grand Champion honors was the first place three-year-old, WF Connection Diabla, exhibited and owned by Rachel Curtis, Bunker Hill. The first place aged cow, Freedom Pumpkin Harvest, exhibited by Whitney Henry, Hedgesville, was
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Gillers Georgina was Grand Champion for Katie Gibson, Eminence, at the Kentucky State Fair Junior Jersey Show on August 21, 2009. KCJF Regency Racene was named Reserve Grand Champion for Brittany Core, Salvisa. Judge Herby Lutz, Chester, S.C., judged the 61 Registered Jerseys shown at the Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky. Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (6 shown) WH Giller Chloe, Logan Elmore, Elizabethtown Intermediate heifer calf (9 shown) Covington Lane, Haley Fisher, Edmonton Senior heifer calf (5 shown) KCJF Cadillacs Escalade (S: KCJF Whistlers Tracer, D: KCJF Centurion Cadillac), Brittany Core, Salvisa, jr. champ. Summer yearling heifer (4 shown) R o ck l e d g e Te q u i l a L i m e - E T, Ta n n e r C. M ay, Shelbyville Junior yearling heifer (6 shown) PSV Tequila Patriot (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: PSV Chairman Peanut), Skyler DeGroft, Cave City, res. jr. champ. Intermediate yearling heifer (5 shown) Charlyn-Renmoor Barbaro Noel, Stetson Baird, Shelbyville Senior yearling heifer (2 shown) Family Hill Legion Angela, Stetson Baird Junior 2-yr.-old cow (5 shown) Cedar Crown Tracer Allie, Tyler Williamson, Burgin Senior 2-yr.-old cow (6 shown) KCJF Centurions Ritz, Brittany Core 3-yr.-old cow (5 shown) Gillers Georgina (S: Shamrock Giller, D: Empire Tiny), Katie Gibson, Eminence, sr. and gr. champ. 4-yr.-old cow (4 shown) KCJF Regency Racene (S: Renaissance Kims Regency, D: KCJF Responses Reese), Brittany Core, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. Aged cow (4 shown) Stan-J Duke Casey, Tanner C. May Division I showmanship (3 shown) Korri Ann Briggs, Campbellsville Division II showmanship (6 shown) Katlyn Rene Vencill, Nicholasville Division III showmanship (5 shown) Stetson Baird Division IV showmanship (2 shown) Brittany Core, overall champion showman
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Hav’s Farm
Fredrick G. Havill 413/243-1582 Box 13, Tyringham, MA 01264 A REAP herd and member of New England Jersey Sires, Inc.
Springdale Jerseys Inc. The Whitcomb Family 205 Birches Rd., Waldo, Maine 04915 207/342-5446 Phone/Fax • sdfarm@pivot.net 207/342-5135 Walter • 207/722-3247 Nancy
Carson &
Bascom Jerseys
Secretary: Jennifer McReynolds, Vermont Visit us online at http://mollybrook.USJersey.com
Molly Brook Farms A Family Farm Since 1846 Registered Jerseys Since 1917
Walter and Sally Goodrich Myles Goodrich 76 Cowhill Rd. West Danville, VT 05873 Phone: 802/563-2579 FAX: 802/563-3170 E-mail: MBrook@together.net A REAP herd and member of New England Jersey Sires, Inc.
P.O. Box 298, Newbury, Vermont 05051 Steve and Vickie Carson 802/866-5419 Scott Bascom 540/961-4353
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Lucky Hill Farm
Henry and Jenn McReynolds 845 McReynolds Road, Danville, VT 05828 Email luckyhill@kingcon.com Phone 802/748-0085 or 802/748-9213
Mapleline Farm The John Kokoski Family
57 Comins Road, Hadley, MA 01035 Home 413/549-6486 Barn 413/549-6174 Email jkokoski@charter.net
Silver Maple Farms
The McKeen Family • Home of SMJ Jerseys 414 Hussey Rd., Albion, ME 04910 Barn: 207/437-5181 • Home 207/437-2554 E-mail: mckeen.jean@gmail.com A REAP herd and member of New England Jersey Sires, Inc.
CRESCENT FARM
Sheldon Sawyer, Sr. and Sheldon “Tom” Sawyer, Jr. Owners 420 Wentworth Rd., Walpole, NH 03608-9715
Phone and Fax: 603/756-4049 Email: crescentfarm@cheshire.net
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In Memoriam Beryl L. Calhoun Beryl L. Calhoun, 88, New Bethlehem, Pa., passed away on July 17, 2009, in a farming accident. He was born on July 6, 1921, son of the late Robert Calhoun and Pearl (Sowers) Calhoun. He served his country in World War II, serving as a bombardier instructor in the Army Air Corps. Calhoun was a lifelong Jersey farmer, operating Calhoun Jerseys with his family in New Bethlehem. He served the Pennsylvania Jersey Cattle Association as director and received the organization’s Distinguished Service Award in 2003. He enjoyed visiting with his peers and working with youth and recently judged the state junior speech contest this past spring. He is survived by three sons, Gregory Calhoun, Brent Calhoun and Phillip Calhoun; a daughter, Pamela Thyfault; five grandchildren; a brother, Lester Calhoun; and two sisters, Jean Woodall and Jane Jewert. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie (Rood) Calhoun, a sister, Romaine Damich, and a brother, Donald Calhoun.
Mary Katherine Staas Mary Katherine Staas, 100, Marysville, Calif., passed away on August 21, 2009. She was born on March 8, 1909, in Hulst, Holland and had been a Yuba-Sutter resident since 1926. She and her husband, the late Roy Staas, operated Staas Farm in Marysville. Today, the 950-cow Registered Jersey herd is enrolled on REAP and managed by the couple’s son, Ken, and his family. Staas was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Marysville, St. Dan-
iel Catholic Church in Wheatland, Calif., and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She also was a cooking 4-H leader for many years. In addition to Ken and his wife, Cathie, she is survived by four other sons, Donald (Fern) Staas, James “Jim” Staas, Paul (Marie) Staas and Wayne (Sherri) Staas, all of Marysville; two daughters, Judy (Paul) Wiget of Concord, Calif., and Diane Hansen (David-deceased) of Marysville; two sisters, Emelda Biggs of Fresno, Calif., and Edith Knutson of Sacreamento, Calif.; 21 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and four greatgreat-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a grandson. Contributions may be made to Sutter North Hospice, 400 Plumas St., Yuba City, CA 95991, or the charity of choice.
Charles Thomas Dean, Jr. Charles Thomas “Tommy” Dean Jr., Ridgely, Md., 73, passed away on September 11, 2009, after an eight-year battle with cancer. He was born in Georgetown, Del., to the late Charles T. Dean Sr. and Nellie Carol Marie Jackson Dean. He lived his entire life on the family farm. He graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy near Philadelphia, Pa., and attended the University of Maryland at College Park. Dean operated Meadow Lane Farms, a dairy and grain farm in Ridgely, with his son, Brad Beckwith Dean. Dean was a member of the Caroline County Farm Bureau and the National Holstein Association, which presented him with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005. He was a 4-H leader and involved with the Caroline County Fairy
Dairy Show and the Maryland State Fair. Dean also was a member of the Ridgely United Methodist Church and the University of Maryland Terrapin Club and coached youth soccer and baseball. He was a charter member of the Caroline Country Club. In addition to his son, Brad, he is survived by another son, Charles T. “Chad” (Jen) Dean III of Odenton; a daughter, Shana Dean of Denton; the childrens’ mother, Cheryl B. Meekins of Trappe; two sisters, Lora Dean Junkin of Annapolis, and Barbara Harrington of Leland, N.C. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert Jackson Dean Sr. Memorials may be made to the Ridgely United Methodist Church Roof Fund, P.O. Box 424, Ridgely, MD 21660.
Florence L. Kracht Florence L. Kracht, Centerville, Wis., 82, passed away on October 1, 2009. She was born on May 7, 1927, to the late Adolph and Hilda Koelimer Heinmann. She was a graduate of Waldo High School and married Palmer H. Kracht on July 1, 1950, in Haven, Wis. The couple resided in Haven until 1957, when they moved to Centerville to establish a dairy farm. The Krachts enjoyed traveling and attended 24 annual meetings of the national Jersey organizations. Kracht was a member the Manitowac County Farm Bureau, the Meeme Busy Badgers 4-H Club and the Republican Party. She also was a member of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland and the church’s Ladies Aid Society. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Allen (Bonnie) Kracht, K & K Jerseys LLC of Newton; two (continued to page 64)
Pat Mar Jerseys Patrick A. Martin
5497 S. Blythe Rd. Fresno, CA 93706 Phone: 559/233-5647 psmartin89@aol.com
Richard Clauss and Family 21672 Bloss Ave. Hilmar, CA 95324 209/632-3333
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Bush River Sale (continued from page 52) Norse Star Jerseys, Westby, Wis. SC Golddust Bombr Jade Misty E-6, cow 2 yrs............. 2,350 (Golddust Syndicate and R. J. Doran, Newberry, S.C.) TC Iatola 1195 Rosalynn, cow 2 yrs.............................. 1,650 (Kevin Eric Lutz) Cypress Dairy/Leon and Beth Dueck, Olar, S.C. Militia Matti, bred heifer 22 mos..................................... 1,975 (Cedarcrest Farms) Allen Kracht, Newton, Wis. Piedmont Blair Comet, bred heifer 21 mos.................... 1,900 (Olivia Price Pearson, Lincolnton, N.C.) BRJ Hired Gun J Bill Lilyan A-35, bred heifer 21 mos... 1,800 (Bush River Jerseys) Piedmont Folklore Bell, bred heifer 2 yrs....................... 1,800 (Corey Alan Lutz) TC Sulton 1163 Boom, cow 2 yrs.................................. 1,750 (Kevin Eric Lutz) Piedmont Allstar Sharon, bred heifer 20 mos................ 1,700 (Corey Alan Lutz) Piedmont Jacinto Bella, cow 2 yrs................................. 1,650 (Corey Alan Lutz) Linda K. Willis, Cochran, Ga.
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TC Vcation Starlight of BRJ A-39, bred heifer 21 mos.. 1,850 (Bush River Jerseys) Robert Cely, Columbia, S.C. BRJ Sultan Freedom Irene A10, bred heifer 23 mos..... 1,750 (Bush River Jerseys) Alliance Cattle Co., Trenton, Fla. SAR Rocket Fritter, cow 3 yrs........................................ 1,700 (Tammie Stiles French) Matinee Elyria, bred heifer 23 mos................................ 1,650 (Doris Rankin, Faunsdale, Ala.) BRJ Blair D-Seoir Bell E-97, cow 2 yrs.......................... 1,650 (Bush River Jerseys and/or R. J. Doran) David and Katie Pyle, Weyers Cave, Va. BRJ Centurion B John Bobbie E-12, cow 2 yrs............. 1,700 (First Time Syndicate, Newberry, S.C.) John Yoder, Loudonville, Ohio BRJ Jamaica Bomber Bess A-47, bred heifer 21 mos.. 1,650 (Bush River Jerseys)
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daughters, Nancy (Earl) Oehidrich of Centerville, and Diane Bonde of School Hill; brothers and sisters-in-law, Myron Voland, Wallace Kracht, Raymond Kracht, Lester (Betty) Kracht, Alvin (Loretta) Kracht, Florence (Norbert) Mallmann and Nancy Kracht; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Arlene Voland, and seven sisters and brothers-in-law, Henry Kracht, Orville Kracht, Evelyn and Curly Sass, Leroy Kracht, Beverly Kracht, and Patricia Kracht. JERSEY JOURNAL