In this issue: Official Publication of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068–2362. Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Eastern) weekdays. Phone: 614/861-3636. Fax: 614/861-8040. Email jerseyjournal@usjersey.com. Website: http://JerseyJournal.USJersey.com.
Volume 61 • No. 6 • June 2014 • ISSN: 0021-5953
Editor: Kimberly A. Billman Assistant Editors: Tracie Hoying, Erica Davis Senior Writer/JerseySites Coordinator: Michele Ackerman http://www.usjersey.com/jerseysites.html
ABS Historical Issue
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19 AJCA Distinguished Service
66 Highest Appraised
18 AJCA Master Breeder
68 Highest Cheese Yield
20 AJCA-NAJ Meritorious
64 Highest Productive Life
21 Annual Meeting Schedule 74 Highest 305-Day Fat Records
79 History Being Written 38 History of ABS Global Inc. 112 Protein Standardized Powders 121 REAP Herds Ranked by GJPI
Glen and Marilyn Easter
Daughters by ABS Sires Daughters by ABS Sires
Silver Spring Farm
Service Richard “Dick” Smith
Waverly Farm Story
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by ABS-Sired Daughters
70 Highest 305-Day Milk
Records by ABS-Sired Daughters
72 Highest 305-Day Protein Records by ABS-Sired Daughters
96 Kentucky National Sale
Daughters by ABS Sires
Average
117 Uniform Functional Type
Traits Appraisal Program
30 Waverly Farm: It’s All in the Family
110 Indiana Jersey Cattle Club
90 Michigan Spring Sale
Items Auctioned for Benefit of AJCC Research Foundation
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92 Midwest Spring Special Sale 110 Kentucky National Show 61 AJCA Scholarship Deadline is July 1 87 AJCC Research Auction to be Held
ABS Global Inc., DeForest, Wis., has been marketing semen to dairy producers for more than seven decades and is now the world’s largest supplier of bovine semen. A number of ABS bulls have positively impacted the Jersey breed, including Milestones Generator and Tollenaars Impuls Legal 233-ET, represented by photographs of their daughters. ABS staff members have also influenced the breed through sire selection and service. Those honored for their service by the national Jersey organizations include the late Morris Ewing (top photo), the inaugural recipient of the Award for Meritorious Service, and Dick Smith, the most recent recipient of the award. The story of ABS Global Inc. and the Jersey breed begins on page 38.
JUNE 2014
86 CDCB Leader to Address AJCA Annual Meeting 99 Eligibility Rules for 2014 All American Junior Show 88 Expert Panel on Genomics Added to Annual Meeting Schedule 87 High Lawn Heifer Donated Cow Pie Bingo 88 Genomics Panel Featured at Annual Meetings 14 Gifts Made to Support Jersey Research and Youth Funds
108 Michigan Spring Expo 102 New York Spring Carousel 106 Wisconson Spring Spectacular Show
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AJCA, NAJ Board Members
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Advertising Index
100 Advertising Rates 14 Along the Jersey Road 10 Calendar 17 Editorial 6
Field Service Staff
94 Judges Named for All American Shows
128 In Memoriam
108 Junior Awards Available
34 Jersey Jargon
62 Morris Ewing Scholarship Organized
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88 Program Mergers at USDA Create AGIL
129, 130 Journal Shopping Center
85 Reisinger Joins AJCA-NAJ Staff
10 Type Appraisal Schedule
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AJCA-NAJ Area Representatives Director of Field Services: Kristin A. Paul, 209/4025679 (mobile); 608/754-3164 (office/fax); kpaul@ usjersey.com. Illinois and Wisconsin. Sara Barlass, 614/256-6502 (mobile); 315/824-0349 (fax); sbarlass@usjersey.com. Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Kate Garcia, 614/216-9727 (mobile); kgarcia@usjersey. com. Nevada and northern California. Maija Haggith, 614/296-3621 (mobile); mhaggith@ usjersey.com. Arizona, California, New Mexico and west Texas. Greg Lavan, 614/216-8838 (mobile); glavan@usjersey. com. Michigan and Ohio. Chris Lundgren, 614/313-5818 (mobile); clundgren@ usjersey.com. Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas.
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Type Traits Appraisal Team Senior Appraiser: Ron Mosser, 614/264-0142, above Sara Barlass, above Kelly Epperly, 614/530-6918; kepperly@usjersey.com. Paul Graybill, 614/935-3815; pgraybill@usjersey.com. Maija Haggith, above Greg Lavan, above
Chris Lundgren, above Clark Morgan, 614/600-8416; cmorgan@usjersey.com. Elizabeth Moss, 614/296-4166; emoss@usjersey.com. Paul Moyer, 209/765-7187; pmoyer@usjersey.com. Flint Richards, above Shawn Styer, above
American Jersey Cattle Association Board of Directors Officers President: Chris Sorenson, W3995 County Road H, Pine River, WI 54965-8130. Phone 920/987-5495; csorenson000@centurytel.net. Vice President: Ralph Frerichs, 5730 Mueller Rd., La Grange, TX 78945-4226. Phone 979/249-5405; frerichs@cvctx.com. Ninth District. 2015. Directors Sam Bok, 11310 Krouse Rd., Defiance, OH 43512. Phone 419/782-0012; jawscows@defnet.com. Fourth District. 2016. Ralph Frerichs, see above. Ninth District. 2015. W. Phil Gordon, 1304 S. Harkless Dr., C-7, Syracuse, IN 46567. Phone 574/361-7214; gordonfarms1304@ yahoo.com. Sixth District. 2014. Charles Luchsinger, 4349 Bussey Rd., Syracuse, NY 13215-9675. Phone 315/492-6927; silverspf@aol.com. Second District. 2014. Corey Lutz, 4399 Ritchie Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092. Phone 704/735-1222; piedmontjerseys@charter.net. Fifth District. 2015.
David Norman, 7076 Rt. 414, Liberty, PA 16930-9726. Phone 570/324-5631; drnorman@chilitech.net. Third District. 2015. Walter Owens, 412 350th Ave., Frederic, WI 54837. Phone 715/653-2637; wowens@centurytel.net; Seventh District. 2016. Jim Quist, 5500 W. Jensen, Fresno, CA 93706. Phone 559/647-1284; PK1JQ@hotmail.com. Eleventh District. 2014. C.A. Russell, 22336 American Ave., Hilmar, CA 953249628. Phone 209/595-3948; carussell@prodigy.net. Twelfth District. 2016. Tom Seals, 10395 Meda Loop Rd., Cloverdale, OR 97112. Phone 503/392-4224; jennie.seals@gmail.com. Tenth District. 2016. Wesley Snow, 1601 Ferris Rd., Brookfield, VT 050360113. Phone 802/728-5291. First District. 2015. Jerry Spielman, 1892 M Rd., Seneca, KS 66538. Phone 785/336-2581; spielman@nvcs.com. Eighth District. 2014.
National All-Jersey Inc. Board of Directors Officers President: David Endres, W9402 County Rd. 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. 2015. David Endres, see above. District 4. 2014. Ralph Frerichs, ex-officio, see AJCA. Calvin Graber, 44797 281st St., Parker, SD 57053. Phone 605/238-5782; calgraber@yahoo.com. District 7. 2017
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James S. Huffard III, see above. District 5. 2016. John Kokoski, 57 Comins Rd., Hadley, MA 01035. Phone 413/549-6486; jkokoski@charter.net. District 3. 2017. Norman Martin, 1820 Marolf Loop Rd., Tillamook, OR 97141 Phone 503/815-3600; martindairyllc@ embarqmail.com. District 1. 2015. Kelvin Moss, 16155 W. Glendale Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340-9522. Phone 623/935-0163; mossdairy@ gmail.com. District 8. 2014. Chris Sorenson, see AJCA officers. Jerry Spielman, ex-officio, see AJCA Mike Wickstrom, 5852 Columbus Ave., Hilmar, CA 95324-9754. Phone 209/634.6719; michaelwickstrom@ msn.com. District 2. 2017.
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JERSEY JOURNAL
ABS Global.........................37, 47, 58, 59, 62, 69, 83 Accelerated Genetics..................................... 15, 115 Ahlem Farms Partnership...................................... 41 All Lynns Jerseys............................................. 44, 45 Alta Genetics/Jerseyland Sires.................... 4, 87, 97 Ameri-Milk Jerseys................................................. 85 American Jersey Cattle Association............ 129, 130 Androgenics........................................................... 57 Ardent Jerseys..................................................... 103 Avi-Lanche Jerseys................................................ 11 Avon Road Jersey Farm........................................ 85 Bachelor Farms...................................................... 84 Biltmore Farms....................................................... 45 Boehringer Ingelheim............................................. 16 Boer Jerseys.......................................................... 53 Boks Jersey Farm................................................ 120 Brenhaven Jerseys................................................ 24 Brentwood Farms..................................................... 2 Buttercrest Jerseys.............................................. 120 California Jerseys...............2, 22, 43, 49, 89, 95, 109 Cantendo Acres................................................... 120 Cedar Mountain Jerseys........................................ 98 Cedarcrest Farms.................................................. 84 Cinnamon Ridge Dairy........................................ 128 Circle S Jerseys..................................................... 78 Clauss Dairy Farm................................................. 95 Clover Patch Dairy............................................... 120 Cold Run Jerseys LLC......................................... 120 Crescent Farm....................................................... 78 D&E Jerseys.......................................................... 11 DLH Jersey Farm LLC........................................... 84 Dar-Re Farm Ltd.................................................. 120 DeMents Jerseys................................................. 108 Den-Kel Jerseys..................................................... 25 Diamond K Jerseys................................................ 42 Diamond S Farm.................................................... 92 Domino Jerseys .................................................. 125 Dreamroad Jerseys.............................................. 125 Dutch Hollow Farm.......................................... 26, 27 Dykshorn Jerseys................................................ 128 Edn-Ru Jerseys................................................... 126 Faria Brothers Dairy..................................... 104, 105 Fire-Lake Jerseys................................................... 95 Forest Glen Jerseys................................................. 3 Fort Morrison Jerseys............................................ 78 Four Springs Jerseys........................................... 126 Friendly Valley Farm............................................. 125 Genex............................................................. 35, 129 Glenview Farm....................................................... 45 Goff Dairy............................................................... 61 Golden Meadows Jerseys..................................... 22 Golden Medow Dispersal..................................... 111 Grazeland Jerseys Ltd......................................... 120 Hallet Dairy Farm LLC........................................... 85 Hav’s Farm............................................................. 78 Heartland Jerseys, Inc. ....................................... 132 Heaven Scent Jerseys......................................... 125 Heinz Jerseys......................................................... 85
Her-Man Jerseys.................................................... 84 Hi-Land Farm......................................................... 36 High Lawn Farm..................................................... 34 Highland Farms, Inc............................................... 78 Highland Jersey Farm.......................................... 120 Hilmar Jerseys....................................................... 43 Hjetland-Kunkel, Nancy......................................... 57 Holmes Farm.......................................................... 78 Huffard Dairy Farms....................................... 65, 116 Hy-Capacity Jerseys............................................ 108 Illinois Jerseys................................................ 55, 108 Iowa Jerseys........................................................ 128 Irishtown Acres.................................................... 126 JEMI Jerseys.................................................. 71, 123 JVB Red Hot Jerseys............................................. 90 Jersey Journal................................................ 80, 100 Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch......... 90Jersey Marketing Service. 75, 76, 77, 101 Journal Shopping Center............................. 129, 130 K&R Jerseys.......................................................... 92 Kenny Farm.......................................................... 126 Kueffner Holsteins and Jerseys....................... 28, 29 Land O’Lakes Animal Milk Products...................... 81 Lawtons Jersey Farm........................................... 125 Lindsay’s Pine Hill Jerseys................................... 120 Livestock Exporters Association of U.S.A.............. 24 Lone Spring Jerseys............................................ 120 Longleaf Jerseys.................................................... 91 Lucky Hill Jersey Farm........................................... 78 Lyon Jerseys........................................................ 128 MFW Jerseys......................................................... 46 Mapleline Farm...................................................... 78 Margandale Jersey Farm..................................... 120 Martin Dairy LLC.................................................... 53 Mason Farm........................................................... 24 McKee Jersey Farm............................................... 84 Meadowburn Jerseys............................................. 24 Menda Jerseys....................................................... 78 Messmer Jersey Farm......................................... 110 Michigan Jersey Cattle Club................................ 108 Milk-Rite................................................................. 53 Milky Way Farm...................................................... 46 Mill Ridge Jerseys................................................ 126 Mills Jersey Farm LLC......................................... 120 Miller, John............................................................. 95 Minnesota Jerseys......................................... 92, 123 Mountain Shadow Dairy........................................ 86 National Heifer Sale................................... 75, 76, 77 Nettle Creek Jerseys.............................................. 24 New England Jerseys............................................ 78 New York Jerseys...........................12, 13, 25, 26, 27 Nobledale Farm.................................................... 126 Normandell Farms................................................. 60 Northwind Jerseys................................................. 78 Oakhaven Jerseys............................................... 120 Ohio Jerseys................................................ 114, 120 Ohio State University........................................... 114 Oomsdale Farm, Inc............................................. 125
The American Jersey Cattle Association promotes the use of authentic and unaltered photographic images of Jersey animals, and disapproves of the use of any photographic images that alter the body of the Jersey animal. The American Jersey Cattle Association therefore requests that all photographic images of Jersey animals submitted for publication in the Jersey Journal contain no alterations to the body of the animal. Despite its best efforts to ensure that only unaltered photographs of Jersey animals are used in this publication, the American Jersey Cattle Association cannot guarantee that every photographic image of a Jersey animal is authentic and unaltered.
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Oregon Jerseys................................3, 42, 53, 56, 63 Owens Farms Inc................................................... 85 Page Crest Jerseys Dispersal............................. 101 Pennsota Jerseys................................................... 92 Pennsylvania All-American Dairy Show................ 96 Pennsylvania Jerseys........45, 60, 71, 103, 109, 123 Queen-Acres Farm.............................................. 120 Quist Dairy............................................................. 49 Ratliff Jerseys....................................................... 107 Rawn Jersey Farm................................................. 84 Richardson Family Farm........................................ 78 Ritchie Industries................................................... 99 River Valley Dairy................................................... 55 Riverside-F Farms................................................ 126 Rocha Jerseys....................................................... 56 Scotch View Farms................................................ 36 Seacord Farm...................................................... 125 Select Sires, Inc.......................................9, 130, 131 Sexing Technologies.................................... 127, 130 Shan-Mar Jerseys................................................ 126 Shenandoah Jerseys............................................. 57 Shoemaker Jerseys............................................. 120 Silver Maple Farms................................................ 98 Silver Mist Farm..................................................... 42 Silver Spring Farm........................................... 12, 13 Smith Haven Dairy................................................. 92 Sorensons-Hillview Jersey Farm Inc...................... 82 Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc........................................ 120 Spring Valley Farm................................................. 61 Springdale Jersey Farm......................................... 78 Spruce Row Jerseys.............................................. 60 St. Jacobs ABC................................................ 50, 51 St. Brigids Farm.................................................... 116 Steinhauers Jerseys.............................................. 85 Stoney Hollow Jerseys......................................... 126 Sugar Brook Jerseys............................................ 126 Sugar Grove Jerseys............................................. 26 Summit Farm........................................................ 128 Sun Valley Jerseys................................................. 42 Sunbow Jerseys..................................................... 80 Sunset Canyon Jerseys......................................... 42 TLJ Jerseys.......................................................... 123 Taurus Service, Inc............................................... 119 Taylor Jersey Farm Inc........................................... 88 Tierney Farm Jerseys.......................................... 125 Trans Ova Genetics............................................... 73 Twin River Farm................................................... 125 Unkefer Jersey Dairy........................................... 114 Van De Jerseys.................................................... 126 Valsigna Farms LLC............................................... 95 Vanderfeltz Jerseys.............................................. 126 Waunakee Jerseys................................................. 23 Waverly Farm........................................................... 7 Wickstrom Jersey Farm....................................... 109 Wilsonview Dairy.................................................... 63 Wisconsin Jerseys.................23, 44, 45, 82, 85, 111 Woodstock Dairy.................................................... 85 Yosemite Jersey Dairy........................................... 89 Youngs Jersey Dairy Inc....................................... 120 Yuengling Syndicate............................................. 109 Zoetis.......................................................... 32, 33, 34 This index is provided as an additional service. The Jersey Journal assumes no liability for errors or omissions. The Jersey Journal does not guarantee quality, delivery time, or availability of items ordered from commercial advertisers. Any advertisements for sales before the 20th of the month of the publication cannot be guaranteed.
JERSEY JOURNAL
Every effort is made to keep the calendar listings as accurate as possible. However, dates are sometimes changed or events cancelled without notice. When your association schedules an event, notify the Journal staff at least 60 days in advance by sending email to JerseyJournal@usjersey.com or phoning 614/861-3636.
Type Appraisal Schedule
POLICY: Areas will be appraised in the order listed. If you wish to appraise and do not receive an application 30 days prior to the appraisal, please request one from Appraisal Office Coordinator Lori King by telephone, 614/322-4457, or email lking@ usjersey.com. Apply online at http://www.usjersey. com/forms/appraisalapp.com. Applications can also be printed from the USJersey website at http://www. usjersey.com/forms/ttaapplication.pdf. June—New York; Michigan and Ohio. July—Tennessee, Kentucky and northern Georgia; Pennsylvania and New Jersey. August—Wisconsin; Arkansas and Missouri; Indiana and Illinois. September—Washington; Oregon and northern California; Minnesota and North Dakota; Iowa, South Dakota and Nebraska. October—California and Nevada. November—New Mexico and Western Texas; Arizona and southern California; Idaho and Utah; North Carolina; Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Colorado. D ecember — Tex a s ; V i r g i n i a , M a r y l a n d , West Virginia and Delaware; Vermont; Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire.
Deadlines
JUNE 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the July evaluation release. JULY 1—Applications for National Jersey Youth Scholarships due. JULY 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the August evaluation release. AUG. 1—Deadline to register and/or transfer animals
for the All American Junior Jersey Show. AUG. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the September evaluation release. SEPT. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the October evaluation release. OCT. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the November evaluation release. NOV. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the December evaluation release.
Sales
JUNE 7—E.V. SMITH DAIRY@SHORTER ALABAMA COMPLETE DISPERSAL, at the dairy, Shorter, Ala.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. JUNE 14—THE SUMMER HUMMER II SALE, Norse Star Jerseys, Westby, Wis.; 12:00 noon (CST); Avonlea Genetics, sale mgr. J U N E 1 7 - 1 8 — PA G E C R E S T J E R S E Y S DISPERSAL, at the farm, Mt. Vernon, Mo.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. JUNE 21—GOLDEN MEDOW DAIRY DISPERSAL, at the farm, Marion, Wis.; 10:00 a.m.; Nolan Sales Company, sale mgr. JUNE 24—JERSEYBID.COM INTERNET AUCTION, closing begins at 1:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; catalog at www.JerseyBid.com. june 27—57TH NATIONAL HEIFER SALE, Holiday Inn and Suites, Alexandria, Va.; 7:00 p.m. (EST), Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey. com; Chris Hill, auctioneer. june 28—DETERMINE YOUR DESTINY, The Great Frederick Fair, Frederick, Md.; 1:00 p.m. (EST), Hosted and managed by Kueffner and South Mountain Jerseys. JULY 12—CELEBRATION OF A CENTURY AT SILVER SPRING FARM, The Luchsinger Family with 100 years of Jerseys; at the farm, Syracuse, N.Y.; 11:00 a.m. (EST); Norman Nabholz, pedigrees; Chris Hill, auctioneer; Chuck at 315/558-1881 or Charlie at 315/382-4354. JULY 29—JERSEYBID.COM INTERNET AUCTION, closing begins at 1:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; catalog at www.JerseyBid.com. AUG. 26—JERSEYBID.COM INTERNET AUCTION,
Registration Fees Effective April 1, 1999
InfoJersey.com Applications Member Non-Member
All Other Applications Member Non-Member
Under six (6) months................................................ $15.00 $17.00 Applications 1-50.............................. $12.00 $14.00 Applications 51-200............................ 10.00 12.00 Applications over 200 on REGAPP....................................................... 7.00 (All figures based on calendar year) 6-12 months............................................ 17.00 20.00 19.00 22.00 12-24 months.......................................... 22.00 25.00 24.00 27.00 Over 24 months...................................... 30.00 35.00 32.00 37.00 Dead Animals May Be Registered For A Fee of $5.00 Duplicate or Corrected Certificates Will Be Issued For A Fee of $5.00
Transfer Fees Effective January 1, 2014
Standard processing fee is $14.00 when transfer is received within 60 days of the date of sale of the animal to the new owner, and $17.00 when received after 60 days. Submit transfer online at infoJersey.com for a $2.00 discount on the standard fee. Note: You must have AJCA Customer Number of the new owner before making transfers online. Fee Discounts. Additional discounts may apply for herds enrolled in REAP, and for intraherd and intra-farm transfers. Refer to “Fees for Programs and Services” (www.usjersey.com/fees.pdf) or call Herd Services for more information. The Association’s Bylaws require the seller to pay the transfer fee. Save by becoming a lifetime member of the American Jersey Cattle Association.
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closing begins at 1:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; catalog at www.JerseyBid.com. SEPT. 19—MID-ATLANTIC FALL JERSEY CLASSIC, hosted by Meadow View Farm, Pine Grove, Pa.; Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. S E P T. 2 3 — J E R S E Y B I D. C O M I N T E R N E T AUCTION, closing begins at 1:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; catalog at www. JerseyBid.com. SEPT. 30—TOP OF THE WORLD JERSEY SALE, Madison, Wis.; 7:00 p.m. (CST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. OCT. 2—Dairyland Protein Sale, Rock County Fairgrounds, Janesville, Wis.; 11:00 a.m. (CST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. OCT. 18—ohio fall production sale, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, Ohio; 10:30 a.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com. OCT. 28—JERSEYBID.COM INTERNET AUCTION, closing begins at 1:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; catalog at www.JerseyBid.com. NOV. 8—57th Pot O’Gold Sale, Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, Ky.; 4:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. NOV. 9—The 62 nd All American Jersey SALE, West Exhibit Hall, Louisville, Ky.; 5:00 p.m (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com. NOV. 25—JERSEYBID.COM INTERNET AUCTION, closing begins at 1:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; catalog at www.JerseyBid.com. DEC. 23—JERSEYBID.COM INTERNET AUCTION, closing begins at 1:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; catalog at www.JerseyBid.com.
Meetings and Expositions
JUNE 21—IOWA JERSEY BREEDERS SUMMER PICNIC, Covington Jerseys, Leon, Iowa. JUNE 21—OHIO JERSEY BREEDERS SUMMER PICNIC, Cold Run Jerseys, David and Jim Herron and families, Salem, Ohio; 11:00 a.m. (EST). JUNE 22—INDIANA JERSEY BREEDERS SUMMER PICNIC, Henry County Memorial Park, New Castle, Ind.;12:00 noon (EST). june 25-28—annual meetings of the american jersey cattle association and national all-jersey inc., Holiday Inn & Suites–Historic District, Alexandria, Va. JUNE 27—ANNUAL MEETING OF NATIONAL ALL-JERSEY INC., Holiday Inn & Suites–Historic District, Alexandria, Va. JUNE 28—ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE ASSOCIATION, Holiday Inn & Suites–Historic District, Alexandria, Va July 12—Illinois jerseys summer picnic, River Valley Farm, Tremont, Ill.; 11:00 a.m. (CDT). July 19—north carolina-virginia field day, Chapman Jersey Farm, Taylorsville, N.C. July 20—new york jerseys state picnic, John and Lynda Lehr and family, Canastota, N.Y.; 1:00 p.m. (EST). JULY 20-24—ADSA-ASAS JOINT ANNUAL MEETING, Kansas City, Mo. DEC. 6—KENTUCKY JERSEY CATTLE CLUB ANNUAL MEETING, Clouds Country Cooking, Harrodsburg, Ky. JUNE 24-27—AJCA-NAJ ANNUAL meetings of the american jersey cattle association and national all-jersey inc., Peoria, Ill.
Shows
JUNE 17—INDIANA STATE JUNIOR JERSEY (continued to page 100)
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Kelvin Moss, Litchfield Park, Ariz., has officially been nominated for Director from the Eleventh District of the American Jersey Cattle Association. ***************** Callum Michael Francis was born on May 27, 2014, to Ryan and Tabitha (Bourne) Francis, Greenville, Ohio. He weighed 7 lbs. 4 oz. and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Greg and Debbie Bourne, TJ Classic Jerseys, Ansonia, Ohio. He was welcomed home by siblings Allison, 6, and Lane, 4. Ray and Margaret Schooley, Marshfield, Mo., will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 20, 2014. The couple established Schooley Jerseys in 1976 with their sons, Stuart, who now resides in Clovis, N.M., with his wife, KC, and their son, Warren, and John, who lives in Austin, Texas. Ray was employed by the AJCC as superintendent of records in 1967 and then became treasurer of the organization. He also served the AJCC as a director for six years and was president from 1992-1994. Ray received the organization’s Distinguished Service Award in Schooleys 2002. Ray and Margaret have served as inspectors of elections for the national Jersey organizations for many years. Margaret noted, “Everything we’ve done in life has had a bull or cow at the end of the trail.” VanderHaak Dairy, Lynden, Wash., has received the award for Outstanding Achievement in Renewable Energy from the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Commitment. The dairy operated by Steve VanderHaak and his family was the first dairy in the western U.S. to install an anaerobic digester in 2004. The collaborative effort amongst VanderHaak Dairy, Washington State University (WSU) and Andgar Corporation built a two-stage mixed plug flow anaerobic digester system as a test bed for technology development and Page 14
to monitor how efficiently the system converted cow manure into biogas, animal bedding and liquid fertilizer. New revenue streams for the farm included selling electricity to the local utility, trading carbon credits and earning tipping fees from food processors who added their food waste to the digester. VanderHaak Dairy is enrolled on REAP and has a 2013 herd average of 16,026 lbs. milk, 885 lbs. fat and 600 lbs. protein on 60 lactations. The dairy ranks among the top 25% of REAP herds in the nation with a herd average JPI of +64 (April 2014). Mapleline Farm, Hadley, Mass., was recently featured on MassLive.com, a news and information site for western Massachusetts. Mapleline Farm hosted a tour on May 22 to bring wholesale buyers of local dairy products together with producers for a learning tour and farm experience. The article went on to explain how the dairy has not only survived, but thrived, in a tough agriculture environment by distributing its own farm-processed milk to consumers and restaurants. Mapleline Farm is operated by John H. Kokoski and his family. The farm has been marketing milk since 1995 and today processes more than 15,000 lbs. of milk twice a week from the 150-cow REAP herd. John has served as a director for National All-Jersey Inc. since 2007. The unique feeding practices of Tom and Jane Lensmire, Cleveland, Wis., were featured in a recent issue of the Appleton Post-Crescent. The family feeds hydroponic wheat grown on the farm to the mixed herd of Jerseys, Brown Swiss, Holsteins and cross-bred cattle. The Lensmires have a limited land base of 80 acres to grow feed so gutted an old machine shed in the fall of 2012 to install a hydroponic system for wheat. The wheat seed, which has been harvested from the field the previous fall, grows to lush, edible fodder for the milking string of 74 cows in just seven days. The system is 18 racks of 28 trays stretching 7 ½ feet from floor to ceiling. Seeds are soaked in buckets for about 24 hours and then spread on the trays and watered through a metered, timed system two minutes every two hours until they are harvested and fed. Yield per day is about 1,800 lbs. of feed
that is 75% moisture. The Lensmires were able to increase milk production of the herd 4-5 lbs. per cow and decrease grain and forage usage by a third. They expect the system will pay for itself in about 18 months.
Gifts Made to Support Jersey Research and Youth Funds Memorial gifts have been received in support of the AJCC Research Foundation and educational funds managed by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA). Gifts to the Foundation in memory of James Chaney, Bowling Green Ky., and Donald S. Sherman, Hilmar, Calif., were received from Karin E. Knolle, Sandia, Texas. Another contribution in memory of Phil V. Fanelli, also of Hilmar, Calif., was received from David W. and Linda L. Spahr, Findlay, Ohio. The Reuben R. Cowles Jersey Youth Educational Fund received a gift in memory of Ted W. Luther from Huffard Dairy Farms, LC, Crockett, Va., which also made a contribution to the AJCA Educational, Youth Activities and Special Awards Fund in memory of Donald S. Sherman. Gifts in memory of Eleanor Collins, Sylacauga, Ala., were received from Duane, Scott and Michael Wickstrom, Hilmar, Calif., and W. Phil Gordon, Syracuse, Ind., for the AJCC Research Foundation. Also in Mrs. Collins’ memory, Maurice E. Core, Columbus, Ohio, made a contribution to the Core Jersey Youth Fund. Contributions to these educational and research funds are exempt from Federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information on contributing to these or other permanent funds managed by the AJCA, contact the Development Department at 614/322-4456.
New Expo Facilities Underway Construction on the New Holland Pavilions, the new barn facilities at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis., has begun. The 290,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility is expected to be completed for World Dairy Expo, September 29-October 4, 2014. JERSEY JOURNAL
The Meetings and Elections The 56th Annual Meeting of National All-Jersey Inc. will convene at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on Friday, June 27, 2014. The 146th Annual Meeting of The American Jersey Cattle Association will be called to order at the same time on the next day, Saturday, June 28. Both meetings will be held at the Holiday Inn & Suites in the historic district of Alexandria, Virginia. Elections of the AJCA President and four Directors and, this year, one NAJ Director are conducted by ballots mailed to all active members of the AJCA and all voting members of NAJ. Biographies of the six candidates were published in the May issue (see pages 42 and 43 for the beginning of each story). Now, you need to vote. You need to vote, first, to express thanks and appreciation to these people for standing up as candidates for these positions. Although it has been said many times before, it is well worth repeating. The Jersey organizations have been blessed with outstanding leadership. If that is to continue to be the case, we need people who are both qualified and willing to stand as candidates for election to the AJCA and NAJ Boards. You need to vote, second, to exercise your right and responsibility to have a voice in the affairs of the Jersey organizations. The AJCA and NAJ are governed by representatives of their memberships. The people who will be elected at the June meetings will be the people who create the policies and programs, who set the fees and authorize the expenditures, who hire the Executive Secretary and Treasurer, and who are responsible for the overall well-being of the organizations. You need to vote because the decisions they make and what they do will affect your business. A proxy will also be included in the envelope containing your AJCA and/or NAJ ballot. The proxy is an instrument that you can use to be represented at the annual meetings if you cannot be present in person. You can choose to be represented by the Proxy Committee named on the proxy, or you can select your own representative. If a vote of AJCA or NAJ members needs to be taken during their respective meetings, either the Proxy Committee or the person you have designated as your representative on the proxy will be able to vote for you. If you will not be attending the meetings, vote by mail. Mark your ballot(s), include your signed proxy(ies) and mail them so that they arrive in the office of the Executive Secretary by Friday, June 20. Any ballot arriving late will be JUNE 2014
filed unopened. Members who will be in Alexandria simply need to turn in their ballots to the Inspectors of Election by noon prior to the date of the Annual Meeting. If you believe that you are either an active AJCA member and/or a voting NAJ member, but have not received your ballot, contact the Executive Secretary’s office. Meeting Features Since the announcement in the May issue that Glanbia dairy economist Michael L. Brown would speak at the NAJ Annual Meeting, a second speaker and an expert panel have been added to the program. Dr. Ole M. Meland, Chair of the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB), will address the AJCA Annual Meeting on June 28. Dr. Meland is leading the effort to construct a new system for managing genetic and management information and delivering genetic evaluation services to producers after the Agricultural Research Service of USDA notified the industry five years ago of its intent to discontinue service for genetic evaluations and focus solely on research. We expect his observations on that process, the present state of CDCB operations and its future to be enlightening and instructive. The second program takes advantage of the fact that this year’s meeting is happening in the metropolitan D.C. region. Three researchers from the USDA Animal Genomics and Improvement Laboratory at Beltsville, Md.—genomics pioneer Dr. Curtis P. Van Tassell, research leader Dr. Erin E. Connor, and animal scientist Tabatha Cooper—will participate in a genomics expert panel, joined by Dr. Michael D. Bishop of Illumina, Inc., San Diego, Calif., and Jeremy Walker of GeneSeek, Lincoln, Neb. They will review the state of the art in genomic testing and evaluations and what it has meant for Jersey breeders in the five years since commercial release of the Illumina Bovine SNP50 chip. It should be a lively discussion. As we count down the days to the moment when the Town Crier of Alexandria welcomes us to that historic city, we should add that these Annual Meetings would not be possible without additional sponsorships and inkind contributions from allied industry partners and state organizations from across the country. The list is too long for the space we have left here. However, you will find it in your ballot mailing and updated on the event web site. Please, when you have an opportunity, help us thank each and every one of them for their generosity and support. Page 17
AJCA MASTER BREEDER
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ilver Spring Farm, Syracuse, N.Y., will be honored as the 71st recipient of the Master Breeder award of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) at the Jersey Breeders’ Recognition Banquet in Alexandria, Va., on June 25. The Master Breeder Award is bestowed annually to a living AJCA member, family, partnership or corporation that, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, has bred outstanding animals for many years and thereby made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed in the United States. For the past 100 years, the Luchsinger family has been breeding Registered Jerseys at Silver Spring Farm. During that time, four generations of Luchsingers have been at the helm of the breeding program, each skillfully using breed programs and industry tools of the day to develop a better cow. “History has proven that the Luchsingers can breed the kind of cattle that have it all—better than average production, great udders, sales appeal and the ability to compete with the best,” wrote the late Robin Denniston-Keller, Den-Kel Jerseys, Byron, N.Y., in a letter recommending the farm for the award. Silver Spring Farm has won four Premier Breeder banners from The All American Jersey Show and three from the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF) and twice been named Premier Exhibitor at each of these prestigious shows. The Luchsingers have bred a bull that was named Premier Sire at The All American Jersey Show four times, a National Grand Champion, a twotime National Grand Champion in Brazil, two RAWF Grand Champions and winners of both the National Jersey Jug Futurity and the Royal Jersey Futurity. Cattle bearing the farm’s SSF prefix have been sold across North and South America and been high sellers at some of the country’s most elite Jersey sales. Silver Spring Farm has placed several bulls in A.I. Page 18
and bred females in the lineage of some of the most heavily-used Jersey sires today. Silver Spring Farm is currently operated by the third and fourth generations, Charles and Sue Luchsinger, and their children, Charlie and Ali. Another daughter, Jennifer Gordon, continues to breed Registered Jerseys with her family in Syracuse, Ind. The Luchsingers milk 125 cows and sell milk to Byrne Dairy. Cows are housed in a tie-stall barn and rotationally grazed during the summer. The herd is enrolled on REAP and has a 2013 lactation average of 15,103 lbs. milk, 740 lbs. fat and 529 lbs. protein. With the latest herd appraisal in September 2013, the herd includes 53 Excellent, 70 Very Good and one Desirable cows and has an appraisal average of 87.7%. The story for Silver Spring Farm begins more than a century ago, in 1900, when family patriarch, John Luchsinger, emigrated from Switzerland with a few clothes, $1.35 in pocket change and a dream of owning a farm and herd of cattle. The green hand worked for his room and board the first month here, but earned more income as he took on additional responsibilities working with cattle on a number of farms and earned a reputation as a good cow man. A few years later, he paid passage for his childhood sweetheart, Katherina, to immigrate to the U.S. as well and the two married at Ellis Island upon her arrival. The
Luchsingers purchased the land that is now known as Silver Spring Farm in 1914. Though John had worked with a number of breeds, he settled on Jerseys for his farm because they bred truer and were easier to handle. John knew the herd needed to be productive to be profitable, so focused on production from the onset. He set a goal of keeping no cow that made less than 300 lbs. fat. By 1943, the herd was among the best, with a herd average of 461 lbs. fat. But John had his eyes set on an additional goal— develop a herd that could compete on the tanbark trail with the wealthy Jersey hobbyists of the day. He purchased young bulls from the finest cows he could find, and, through years of selective breeding, improved the herd. In 1938, a bull bred and exhibited by Silver Spring Farm was named Grand Champion of the New York State Fair and the farm won the highly-coveted Premier Breeder award for the first time. The next year, the farm brought home trophies for Grand Champion female with Sybil Count’s Xmas Belle and Reserve Grand Champion female with Sybil Serene Bella and another Premier Breeder banner. In the years that followed, Silver Spring Farm captured a string of 39 consecutive Premier Breeder banners at the state fair from 1961-1999 and has earned 50 of them in all. The success of the Luchsinger breeding program brought buyers from across the state to Silver Spring Farm. At that time, every bull born on the farm left for breeding purposes. The farm was featured on the cover and in an article in the June 5, 1945, issue of the Jersey Bulletin. John’s breeding prowess and hard work set the standard for future generations at Silver Spring. His son, Fred, and his wife, Betty, purchased the farm in 1950. In the booming, post-war economy, farms were getting larger and taking advantage of developing technologies. At Silver Spring Farm, the milking string grew from 35 to 80 cows and then to 100 cows. Through (continued to page 22)
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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Glen and Marilyn Easter
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len D. and Marilyn Easter of Laurens, S.C., are the 64 th recipients of the Distinguished Service Award of the American Jersey Cattle Association. The Distinguished Service Award is presented by the Board of Directors to 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 made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed in the United States. Glen and Marilyn Easter found their lifetime passions for service within the dairy industry in a way that complements each other’s abilities. From their early leadership roles in state-level breed, DHI and 4-H activities, their efforts have evolved over time to serve the U.S. dairy industry at large. In all that they do, Glen and Marilyn provide a positive presence for the Jersey breed as they unselfishly give of their time and energy to build a stronger dairy industry. The couple has operated Eastglen Farm since 1964. The farm, originally established in 1927 in Prince Edward Island, Canada, was relocated to Vermont in 1948 by Glen’s father, Roland. From the start, Glen and Marilyn made an effective team in managing this dairy business, being named the National Grange Young Couple of the Year in 1966. Glen was active in Jersey and milk marketing organizations, as well as Grange and Farm Bureau. Marilyn was a 4-H leader at the time. In 1978, they moved the operation to South Carolina, drawn by the thriving All-Jersey® milk market. The Registered JerseyTM herd now numbers 300 in milk, including 16 Excellent and 227 Very Good cows with a 2013 AJCA lactation average of 15,089 lbs. milk, 723 lbs. fat, and 512 lbs. protein on 272 records. Over the years, the herd has produced eight bulls for A.I., among them the widely used Eastglen Alf Klassic-ET. The farm was singled out for an outstanding small business award by the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce in 2012. Both Glen and Marilyn have held officer JUNE 2014
positions and served on the Board of Directors for the South Carolina Jersey Cattle Association. “Coming forward from that first day of operating their dairy farm in South Carolina,” notes the organization’s current secretary, Tina Horn, “they have been demonstrating an approach to the dairy business that emphasizes the value of everyone in the dairy industry working together to improve our livelihoods.” Glen’s focus has been on business of dairying, directed at shaping the programs, tools and policies that aid herd improvement and profitability of the enterprise. A significant effort on the genetics side was his involvement in forming the first Jersey breeder-directed young sire sampling cooperative in 1985. Dixieland Jersey Sires, Inc. was organized to support greater use of young Jersey bulls to result in early, multiherd USDA evaluations. Glen was a founding member of Dixieland Jersey Sires and, almost 30 years later, continues to serve on its Board of Directors. With administrative support from the AJCA, the group has proven 125 bulls to date and generated $295,687 in member royalties. Dixieland Jersey Sires Inc. paved the way for creation of four more regional sire proving groups. In total,
the five cooperatives have sampled 345 bulls since 1985 and distributed $1.7 million to their members. Glen has also provided decades of service to testing programs, through his involvement in local DHIA for six years before being elected President of the South Carolina DHIA in 1984. When that organization merged with the North Carolina and Virginia associations in 2000 to form the United Federation of DHIAs, Glen was elected as a director. As president of United DHIA since 2001, Glen continues to lead its efforts to deliver accurate and affordable testing to dairy producers in its f ive-state service region. Glen also played an active role in dairy records management, serving on the Advisory Committee for the Dairy Records Processing Center serving the southeastern states from 1984 to 1986. From 2004 through 2010, Glen served on the advisory board for Dairy Records Management Systems (DRMS), which processes more than half of the DHIA lactation records annually in the United States. As chair from 2008 through 2010, he guided that body’s work as it set guidelines for DRMS program development. “Through his leadership roles as an elected off icer within the DHIA organizations, accompanied by his committed service on our Advisory Board, I have come to appreciate Glen’s approach to the business of dairying,” comments Dr. John Clay, DRMS Director. “His selection for these roles indicate the high level of respect he has earned among dairymen milking all breeds of dairy cows.” Drawing on long experience producing and selling high-component milk, Glen brings an essential perspective on what influences the demand for and sales of milk to three other organizations. He serves on the board of the United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA), the national-level alliance of state and regional promotional organizations that develop and implement marketing programs. Glen was elected to this body by the Southeast UDIA board, which he joined in 2005 and has served as chair since 2012. Glen is also a member of the Executive (continued to page 24)
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AWARD FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE
Richard “Dick” Smith
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ichard “Dick” Smith, DeForest, Wis., has been named the recipient of the Award for Meritorious Service presented by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ). This award is given annually to a living individual(s) who, in the joint opinion of the Boards of Directors of the national Jersey organizations, 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 presentation will be made on June 25 at the Jersey Breeders’ Recognition Banquet held during the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings in Alexandria, Va. Dick Smith’s vocation in the A.I. industry spans four decades. His professional resume includes leadership positions in product development, young sire development and sire procurement at ABS Global Inc. The past dozen years, he has directed the Jersey program for the company, which is headquartered in DeForest, Wis. His stance on acquiring the kind of genetics that can better the bottom lines of Jersey producers has brought breed-impacting bulls such as Tollenaars Impuls Legal 233ET and Schultz Rescue Headline into the ABS line-up and helped boost Jersey semen sales for the company five-fold in the past decade alone. His analytical approach to a project, tireless work ethic and extraordinary sense of professionalism have helped him develop close working relationships with Jersey breeders across the country and guide them in making genetic progress with their cattle. “When Dick is ‘on farm,’ his pure enthusiasm for the Jersey cow is contagious,” wrote Don and Desi Josi, Wilsonview Dairy, Tillamook, Ore., in a letter recommending Smith for the award. Over the years, the dairy has sent 16 bulls to ABS Global. “He is unfailingly organized, professional, analytical, gracious and courteous. He comes prepared and has done extensive research on the cow families in our herd. Once he has seen the cows and recorded in-
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formation on them, he takes the data home, studies it and then sends detailed suggestions on any selected mating. This process is extensive and thorough. We believe that it is this attention to detail that has made such a huge advancements in genetics for the Jersey breed and breeders.” Smith’s vision for the breed extends beyond his employment with ABS Global, though, noted Kip Keller, who operates Den-Kel Jerseys, Byron, N.Y., and sent four bulls he bred with his late wife, Robin, to the A.I. organization. “It was clearly evident from the onset of working with Mr. Smith that his focus and vision are broader and more long-range than pursuing bulls that will drive semen sales for the short term. He was—and still is—looking for bulls that will have a longrange, positive impact on the development and growth of the Jersey breed as a profitable choice for herd owners across the U.S.” Though the second half of Smith’s professional journey has focused Jersey on genetics, his early years were spent developing the paternal lines of other breeds of dairy cattle. He grew up on a small Holstein farm in Pennsylvania and graduated from Delaware Valley College with a bachelor’s
degree in dairy science in 1968. He then worked as the school’s dairy superintendent for four years. He graduated from Iowa State University with a master’s degree in dairy production management in 1974 and accepted employment with ABS Global shortly thereafter. Smith worked with the mating program at ABS for the first 10 years of his employment. In January 1976, he implemented the linear type evaluation model in the company’s mating program. Smith joined the sire analyst team in 1984 and focused on acquiring Holstein genetics for the company for the next seven years. He took on management responsibilities at ABS Global during the second half of the 1990s and was director of product management for all global product lines until 1998, when he rejoined sire selection as manager. By 2002, the Jersey breed was beginning to make waves in the dairy industry and Dick took on responsibility for the ABS Jersey program in addition to his tasks for Holstein sire selection. It was the first time Smith would become directly involved with the Jersey side of the ABS business. Though he had a respect for the Jersey cow and her breeders, inherited from his father, who appreciated a good cow of any color, Smith needed to educate himself “in all things Jersey.” It was a time when multiple component pricing was gaining momentum in markets across the country. Jersey Expansion was bringing producers with other breeds of dairy cattle to the buying table for Jersey semen and domestic sales (National Association of Animal Breeders) of Jersey semen were hovering near 1 million units. “He approached the assignment with his customary thorough analysis and outlook, evaluating the genetic condition of the breed and articulating a vision for future opportunities available to the dairy industry to embrace greater use of Jersey genetics,” wrote Jeff Ziegler, the genomics program manager for Select Sires Inc., in a letter recommending his peer for the award. “As a ‘convert’ to the Jersey breed, he brings to his role a different perspective than some (continued to page 26)
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History Being Written The 2014 Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. The 2014 Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. will be held in historic Alexandria, Virginia, gateway to our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. Register online through June 17 at USJersey.com. Registration fees are $250 for adults (age 13 and older) and $125 for youth (ages 5-12), no charge for children under age 5. Make hotel reservations directly by calling 1-877-504-0047. Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis at prevailing rate after June 3.
June 25–28, 2014 & Holiday Inn & Suites–Historic District & ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA Wednesday, June 25, 2014 6:00 p.m. Opening Reception and Social Hour Sponsored by Accelerated Genetics 6:50 p.m. Oyez, Oyez, Oyez! Call to Meeting & Mayor’s Proclamation, Town Crier of Alexandria, Virginia 7:00 p.m. Breeders’ Recognition Banquet, presentation of the Master Breeder Award, Distinguished Service Award, AJCA-NAJ Award for Meritorious Service Sponsored by Hilmar Cheese Co. and Jerseyland Sires Thursday, June 26 7:30 a.m. A Capitol Experience: National Mall & Memorial Parks, Washington, D.C. Guided orientation tour by Old Town Trolley Tours (www.trolleytours.com), rest of day on your own 7:30 a.m. Golf Outing: Pohick Bay Golf Course, Lorton, Va. 4:15 p.m. Wreath Laying Ceremony, Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery Evening on your own Friday, June 27 7:00 a.m. Breakfast Seminar: "Calcium is a Girl’s Best Friend" Sponsored by Bovikalc–Boehringer Ingelheim 8:00 a.m. 56th Annual Meeting of National All-Jersey Inc. Guest Speaker: Michael L. Brown, Director of Dairy Economics and Policy, Glanbia Foods, Inc. 8:00 a.m. Junior Program George Washington Scavenger Hunt in Historic Alexandria, Jersey Jeopardy, "Meet the Genomics Experts" and 2015 Jersey Youth Academy Information Session 11:00 a.m. Assessing the Future of Jersey Genomics Moderated panel with Michael D. Bishop, Ph.D., Illumina, Inc.; Jeremy Walker, GeneSeek; Erin E. Connor, Ph.D., Curtis P. Van Tassell, Ph.D.,
and Tabatha Cooper, Animal Genomics and Improvement Laboratory (AGIL), USDA-ARS Noon Young Jersey Breeder Awards Luncheon Co-sponsored by Bovamine Dairy–NPC, Virginia State Dairymen's Association and Allflex USA, Inc. 2:00 p.m. Afternoon on your own in Historic Alexandria 5:00 p.m. Social on the Terrace Sponsored by Accelerated Genetics Cow Pie Bingo, benefit for Jersey Youth Academy 5:30 p.m. Dinner: “By Land and Sea” Co-sponsored by Illumina, Inc., GeneSeek/Neogen Agrigenomics and Select Sires, Inc. 7:00 p.m. The 57th National Heifer Sale, a Jersey Auction Live event in support of national youth programs Jersey Marketing Service, Sale Manager Benefit Auction for AJCC Research Foundation, live and online at JerseyBid.com Saturday, June 28 8:00 a.m. 146th Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association Guest Speaker: Dr. Ole M. Meland, Chair of the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding 8:00 a.m. Junior Program: Mount Vernon Estate, Museum & Gardens 11:00 a.m. Mount Vernon Estate, Museum & Gardens Luncheon in Mount Vernon Inn, reserved timed-entry tickets for Mansion tour 3:30 p.m. Wreath Laying Ceremony: Washington Tomb Return “By Land or Sea” to Alexandria At 4:30 p.m., via the Potomac River on the Cherry Blossom split sternwheeler riverboat (maximum 325 passengers) or between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., by charter bus Evening on your own
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1950s and 1960s, more attention was given to management of the herd as a unit, but homebred cows continued to win at state shows. In 1969, the Luchsingers purchased a young bull from Heaven Hill Farm, Lake Placid, N.Y., that would bring Silver Spring Farm into national prominence in show rings across North America. The bull, Golden Faithful, was a son of two-time National Grand Champion, Jestermaid J. Faith. His daughters were remarkably uniform, with high, wide rear udders and strong, stylish frames. They made their debut on the tanbark trail in 1974 and won classes and championships at elite shows for 10 years. “Faithful” daughters in the farm’s show string took three of the top four placings at the 1978 National Jersey Jug Futurity, with Faithful Flora of SSF capturing the highly-sought silver trophy. “Faithful” entered A.I. service at Sire Power in 1974 and was named Premier Sire at The All American Jersey Show four times, in 1979, 1981, 1982 and 1986. Fred’s son, Chuck, and his wife, Sue, took over operation of the farm in 1986. To increase output per cow, bulls with higher production and type that preserved the general attractiveness of the herd were incorporated in the breeding program. Sires like A-Nine Top Brass, Schultz Performing Legend, Mason Boomer Sooner Berretta, Soldierboy Boomer Sooner of CJF and WF/ L&M Duncan Barber-ET complimented the stylish, strong framed cows at Silver Spring Farm and resulted in numerous
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Excellent cows with 20,000 lbs. milk. Show winners from these matings included the 1989 All American Senior Three-Year-Old, T Brass Advancing Eloise of SSF, the 1998 All American Senior Three-Year-Old, SSF Legendary Pamela, and the 1995 Reserve Winner of the National Jersey Jug Futurity, Sooner Elise of SSF (shown by George and Karen Hanford, Marcellus, N.Y.). Silver Spring Farm was also an early user of the bull Lester Sambo and the Luchsinger’s working relationship with allied industry played a role in bringing him to the attention of the rest of the Jersey industry. “Chuck was always complimentary about the genetics we were developing, but challenged me in a market we may have been missing,” wrote Jeff Ziegler, the genomics programs manager at Select Sires Inc. “He had some early ‘Sambo’ offspring and called me with excitement about what he had in his barn. Not after one call, but several others, did it sink into my head that he presented a valid point of consideration. The rest is history and ‘Sambo’s’ legacy is going down in Jersey history as a breed changer.” Future conversations between the two focused on cow families that could boost the genetics of Silver Spring Farm and help the farm place other bulls in sampling programs. Through a partnership with Mike Brown, former NAJ general manager, contracts for five bulls out of Tenn Berretta DFD Maid were written. One of them, S&S Havarti, was syndicated at The All American Jersey Sale in 2000 for $30,000. Through a partnership with Brier Hill Farm LLC, Silver Spring Farm purchased Walden
Farm Angel Grayson Avalon. Her son, BHF-SSF Parade Louie-ET, was contracted by Select Sires and has nearly 4,400 daughters to date. He is the sire of genetic superstar, All Lynns Louie Valentino-ET. A purchase from the “Belle” family, Sunset Canyon Ren Belle 111-ET, was named Junior All American Milking Yearling in 2002 and All American Senior Two-Year-Old the following year. Her son, Silver Spring Belmont, is the breed’s former #3 bull for type and the sire of the 2010 National Jersey Jug Futurity winner. Silver Spring Farm has been on the consigning end of Registered Jersey sales as well. They are long-time supporters of the New York state sales, the Field of Dreams sales, the Spring Valley Sales and The All American Jersey Sale. Consignments have often been featured highlights and, on occasion, been the consignment to bring home. “The truest compliment to Silver Spring Farm’ breeding program is the success enjoyed by other breeders who have purchased cattle from them,” wrote fellow New York Jersey breeder and Master Breeder Paul Chittenden, Dutch Hollow Farm, Schodack Landing, who received the award with his family in 2012. “If you read the show reports in the Jersey Journal, you can find the SSF prefix showing up in shows from Toronto to the Carolinas and New England to California. I can also think of several breeders in New York who have established some outstanding cow families with the purchase of a 4-H calf or one of their sale consignments.” Included in this group is the 1997 National Grand Champion, SS Tony Jenni of Lee Hollow, exhibited by Shawn Bachelor, Russell Subject and Scott Youse, Angola, Ind., and two-time Brazilian National Grand Champion, Tops Wilma of SSF, the dam of Bonnyburn Ali Whistler, who has sired numerous champions as well. A consignment to The All American Jersey Sale in 1999, SSF Barber Prisilla, is the dam of C-Bar Hallmark Geronimo, the breed’s former #1 bull for milk. The Luchsingers have not only put their hearts into the breeding program at Silver Spring Farm, but stepped up to the plate in service to the dairy industry too. “Not many Jersey herds can talk about four generations of participation in breed programs combined with the willingness to serve and the enthusiastic support of the breed demonstrated by the Luchsingers,” noted Chittenden. John served the New York Cattle Club as president, vice president and director. Fred was the organization’s vice president and director. Both were asked to judge county dairy shows on a routine basis. Chuck is currently serving the AJCA JERSEY JOURNAL
as a director, filling the void left by the passing of Robin Denniston-Keller, and also served two previous terms from 1995-2002. He was the organization’s vice president in 2001 and has chaired the Breed Improvement Committee and the Development Committee. He was also an NAJ director, chair of the All American Jersey Show and co-chair of the National Heifer Sale. He received the AJCA Young Jersey Breeder Award in 1983 and was the second recipient of the Max Gordon Recognition Award in 2004. He has judged The All American Jersey Show twice, the All American Junior Jersey Show, the Central National Jersey Show, 15 state fairs and national shows in Brazil and Ecuador. Sue served as co-chair of the 2009 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings with Chuck, chaired the All American Junior Show Committee, sat on the All American Planning Committee and has been a judge for the National Jersey Queen Contest. Silver Spring Farm has been on an official production and testing program since the 1920s. The farm has contributed to Project Equity since 1990 and joined REAP in 2003. Silver Spring Farm is a New York Dairy of Distinction and has received super milk quality awards from Byrne Dairy the past nine years. It was named Conservation Farm of the Year by Onondaga County in 2006. “The definition of a Master Breeder includes integrity, passion for the Jersey cow...passion for fellow breeders and for providing advice and counsel for the next generation of breed leaders,” commented Ziegler. “All of these attributes are synonymous to the Luchsinger family… The AJCA and its members are ahead of the game thanks to Chuck and his family’s foresight.” 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974
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William MacPherson, Thomasville, Ga.* W. R. Kenan, Jr., Lockport, N.Y.* George W. Sisson, Jr., Potsdam, N.Y.* E. S. Brigham, St. Albans, Vt.* Guy Miller, Modesto, Calif.* Dr. Howard D. Odum, Chapel Hill, N.C.* Judge J. G. Adams, Asheville, N.C.* N. M. Tibbles, Independence, Ore.* Frank W. Barber, Fayetteville, Tenn.* Herman F. Heep, Buda, Texas* Dale Dean, Ridgeway, Mich.* Maurice Pollak, Lincroft, N.J.* J. L. Hutcheson, Jr., Rossville, Ga.* John R. Sibley, Spencer, Mass.* J. Chester Elliff, Tulia, Texas* A. W. Sweet, Sixes, Ore. Col. H. G. Wilde, Lenox, Mass.* C. Edward Knolle, Sandia, Texas* Russel Hoar, Newark, Ohio* William Ross Proctor, Pittstown, N.J.* Clifton F. Russell, Rossville, Ga.* Chester Folck, Springfield, Ohio* C. Scott Mayfield, Athens, Tenn.* E. E. Greenough, Merced, Calif.* Henry Uihlein, Lake Placid, N.Y.* Charles S. Kelly, Hudson, Wis.* H. Fowler Hupman, Springfield, Ohio* Milton Humberd, Cleveland, Tenn.* Willis Rupert, New Waterford, Ohio* Earl Hutchinson, Tunbridge, Vt.* Antone J. Regli, Ferndale, Calif.*
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Mrs. Diana Ryan, Newport, R.I.* James and Georgia Pappas, Modesto, Calif.* Mrs. H. G. Wilde, Lenox, Mass.* Henry W. Black, West Baldwin, Maine* John Bishop VI, Columbus, N.J. * Mrs. A. G. Rankin* and Sons, Faunsdale, Ala. W. L. Payton, Stephenville, Texas* Curtis Hobson, Athens, Tenn.* Stanley N. Chittenden, New Lebanon, N.Y.* Walter H. and Joan Brown, Hughson, Calif. Newell Mills, Fallon, Nev.* John R. Owen, Lewisburg, Tenn.* Robert S. Pike* and Family, Cornish, Maine Ray Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y.* Ralph* and Betty Reichert, Riley, Kans. Stanley K. Bansen, Dayton, Ore.* Henry P. Knolle, Sandia, Texas* Phil V. Fanelli, Hilmar, Calif.* Dr. J. J. Malnati, Newberry, S.C.* Walter and Sally Goodrich, West Danville, Vt. Edward*, Harold, and Donald* Wright, White River Junction, Vt.
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Elmer D. Larson, Roy, Wash.* Albert Bradford, Turner, Maine* Robert Stiles Family, Clearbook, Va. Robert and Barbara Howard, Tillamook, Ore.* Charles L. Lutz, Newton, N.C.* Duane Kuhlman, Snohomish, Wash. Duane Wickstrom, Hilmar, Calif. James Chaney, Bowling Green, Ky.* Charles J. Steer, Cottage Grove, Tenn. William G. Mason Family, Buhl, Idaho* Aaron F. Richards, Farmington, Utah* Robert Bignami, Orland, Calif. and Harlan Askeland*, Orland, Calif. 2008 James S. Huffard III, Crockett, Va. 2009 Ahlem Farms Partnership and Ed Fisher, Hilmar, Calif. 2010 Donald* and Elsa Sherman, Hilmar, Calif. 2011 Dan Bansen, Dayton, Ore. 2012 Dutch Hollow Farms, Schodack Landing, N.Y. 2013 Bearl and Joanne Seals, Cloverdale, Ore. 2014 Silver Spring Farm, Syracuse, N.Y. * deceased
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Committee for Dairy Management Inc., where he is active on the Research & Insight Committee and the Fluid Milk Advisory Committee. Since 2007, Glen has represented the Southeastern Council of Dairy Farmers of America on the DFA Corporate Board. He serves on its Value Added Committee for new product development, the Fluid Marketing Committee, and the World Dairy Export Committee. Marilyn is equally as involved in her efforts to foster opportunities and success for the next generation of dairy leaders and advocates. Marilyn has been active in Jersey youth programs at many levels, serving as chair of the Junior Activities Committee of The All American Jersey Show & Sale and also for the Youth Activities Committee at the 2000 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings, held in Charleston, S.C. Her effective work with Jersey youth led to an invitation to serve on the Holstein Foundation’s advisory committee for the creation of the Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI) in 1991. The program is an industry-wide effort to train young adults involved with all breeds of dairy cattle on how to lead and serve more effectively. “Marilyn’s youthful and nurturing personality, along with her undying enthusiasm has been an asset to our leadership program,” notes John M. Meyer, Holstein Foundation Administrator. “She has a unique ability to connect with people of all ages and personality styles because she is a genuine dairy woman full of inspiration.” Over 21 years, Marilyn helped mentor the first seven classes consisting of over 500 students before her retirement in 2012. Local, state, and national Farm Bureau provide Marilyn with a voice in dairy and agriculture advocacy, while serving as a prominent presence for the Jersey breed and organizations. She is the Information and Public Relations chair for Laurens County Farm Bureau and is a member of the South Carolina Farm Bureau Membership Committee. Marilyn was the South Carolina delegate at the Farm Bureau National Women’s Committee sessions at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meetings. With her media training from the Southeastern United Dairy Industry Association (SUDIA), Marilyn extends her positive presence into areas of agricultural promotion and media communications, through farm tours, school career days, and serving as a resource person with media pursuing agricultural stories.
For over thirty years, Glen and Marilyn Easter have demonstrated unself ish commitment to Jersey, dairy, and general agriculture organizations through their service and leadership positions. “This year, when our annual meetings are being held in a setting where many of our members will have the opportunity to personally tell our Jersey dairy business story to national political decision makers,” says Tina Horn, “It seems particularly fitting to recognize a couple who have, individually and together, effectively represented the best of the dairy industry and the Jersey breed in their interactions with policymakers for years.” The Distinguished Service Award will be presented to Glen and Marilyn Easter at the Breeders’ Recognition Banquet on June 25 at the 2014 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings in Alexandria, Va. Distinguished Service Awards 1954 W. W. Trout, Springfield, Ohio* 1955 Harold J. Turner, Bethel, Vt.* 1956 Judge Peter J. Shields, Sacramento, Calif.* 1957 R. C. Calloway, Baton Rouge, La.* 1958 Lynn Copeland, Nashville, Tenn.* 1959 Chester Folck, Springfield, Ohio* 1960 Ernest Greenough, Merced, Calif.* 1961 Paul Jackson, Wilmington, Ohio* 1962 Harriet J. Groos, Vancouver, Wash.* 1963 R. K. Stout, Lansing, Mich.* 1964 Herbert G. Myers, Boise, Idaho* 1965 Charles S. Kelly, Hudson, Wis.* 1966 Joseph F. Sawyer, Galt, Calif.* 1967 Henry P. Knolle, Sandia, Texas* 1968 H. I. Sawyer, Hughson, Calif.* 1969 M. L. Baird, Springfield, Ohio* 1970 E. Lea Marsh, Jr., Old Lyme, Conn.* 1971 Stanley N. Chittenden, New Lebanon, N.Y.* 1972 Arthur Dieterich, Sherman, Texas* 1973 Amzi Rankin, Jr., Faunsdale, Ala.* 1974 Capt. T. J. and Elizabeth Bay, Lynden, Wash.* 1975 Mrs. Thomas H. Carruthers, III, Glendale, Ohio* 1975 Paul Sparrow, Athens, Tenn.* 1976 Wyatt A. Williams, Orange, Va.* 1977 Dr. J. H. Arnold, Newnan, Ga.* 1977 Reuben R. Cowles, Statesville, N.C.* 1978 Jean E. Lemmermen, Tiffin, Ohio* 1979 John Weir Jr., Geuda Springs, Kan. 1980 Clyde K. Chappell, Knoxville, Tenn.* 1980 Newell Mills, Fallon, Nev.* 1981 Harold Wright, White River Junction, Vt. 1982 C. L. Collins, Jr., Sylacauga, Ala.* 1983 Ray Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y.* 1984 Dr. C. A. Ernstrom, Logan, Utah* 1985 J. F. Cavanaugh, Columbus, Ohio* 1986 W. Charles McGinnis, Mountville, S.C.* 1987 G. Joe Lyon, Toledo, Iowa 1988 Dr. John Wilk, Raleigh, N.C. 1989 Robert Lord, Woodstock, Vt.* 1990 Dr. H. Duane Norman, Fulton, Md. 1991 Edwin L. Crotty, Trenton, N.J. 1992 Richard A. Riggs, Evansville, Ind. 1993 Maurice E. Core, Columbus, Ohio 1994 John Giacomini, Eureka, Calif.* 1995 W. R. Lutz, Newton, N.C.* 1996 Max Gordon, Winchester, Ind.* 1997 Harold Owens, Frederic, Wis.* 1998 Richard Clauss, Hilmar, Calif. 1999 Elmer D. Larson, Burlington, Wash.* 2000 Dr. J. J. Malnati, Newberry, S.C.* 2001 Harold W. Roller, Weyers Cave, Va. 2002 Ray R. Schooley, Marshfield, Mo. 2003 D.L. Strandberg, D.V.M., Alma Center, Wis. 2004 Neal F. Schirm, Canal Winchester, Ohio* 2005 J. Lawrence Benson, New Lebanon, N.Y. 2006 Ted Luther, Mount Ulla, N.C.* 2007 Alvin Moss, Litchfield Park, Ariz.* 2008 David W. Spahr, Findlay, Ohio 2009 Dr. Robert C. and Helene C. Dreisbach, Mercer, Pa. 2010 Paul Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y. 2011 Donald Sherman, Hilmar, Calif.* 2012 John Palmer, Cornish, Maine* 2013 James Ahlem, Hilmar, Calif. 2014 Glen and Marilyn Easter, Laurens, S.C. * deceased
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one who grew up indoctrinated in Jersey circles.” “As the AJCA focused on component pricing and a more equitable payout for the Jersey industry, Dick sharpened ABS’ focus on cheese yield inheritance, plus health and fertility traits, to enhance profitability of the Jersey cow on the farm level,” noted Don and Desi Josi. “His commitment to the Jersey breed has put ABS on the path to finding Jersey genetics that are appreciated in both breeder and commercial herds.” By 2008, Jersey semen sales at ABS Global had grown to the point that Smith became a Jersey sire analyst on a full-time basis. That year, the AJCA registered more than 90,000 animals, Jersey semen sales in the domestic market stood at 1.8 million units and Jerseys accounted for 6% of the domestic milking cow population. “Dick was a pioneer as a ‘Jersey sire specialist,’” wrote Gregory Palen, Ovid, Mich. “Today every A.I. system seems to have at least one, but I have often wondered if he might have been the first. His predecessor in Jerseys at ABS, the late Morris Ewing (who was the recipient of the inaugural Award for Meritorious Service), always had to juggle Jersey selection with other duties. These are men who believed in our breed’s potential, and helped all of us with a passion for Jerseys by providing additional hard evidence that supported that passion.” It was Smith’s ongoing relationship with Jersey breeders, in part, that enabled him to bring “Headline,” “Legal” and other prominent bulls such as Cal-Mart Renegade Hilario-ET, Forest Glen Meccas Jevon-ET, Hawarden Impuls Premier, Margandale Cherry Champ, Sun Valley Impuls Jupiter and the maternal brothers All Lynns Maximum Vernon-ET and All Lynns Restore Vibrant-ET, to ABS for sampling. In many cases, these successes were the result of Smith’s pursuit of new generations of deep-pedigreed cow families that had yielded good results in the past. In the case of “Headline,” the stage had been set by Schultz Brook Hallmark, a maternal brother to the dam of “Headline.” The pursuit of “Legal” was triggered by Woodstock Lexington-ET, a maternal brother to the dam of “Legal.” Both bulls represent multiple generations of constructive breeding by dedicated Jersey breeders. The same year Smith assumed responsibility for the Jersey program full-time, genotyping became available to Jersey breeders and official genomic evaluations were released January 2009. Smith and other allied industry were at the forefront, working with dairy producers at the ground level to incorporate the technology in sire
selection and the breeding program. “Working with Mr. Smith and other dairy industry leaders, we’ve learned together how to more effectively incorporate genomic testing results into our herd’s breeding program and genetic merchandising efforts, for individual herd development and much faster overall Jersey breed progress,” commented Keller. “His articulate explanation of how to effectively utilize this groundbreaking new tool in breeding programs, delivered with his trademark enthusiasm for breeding better cattle, has been helpful to many breeders as they have tackled the best way to incorporate genomic information in their service sire selection criteria and mating decisions.” “He has always done his job without fanfare; never appearing to seek the adulation that others might,” remarked Palen. “He has concentrated on the achievement of business and cattle breeding objectives. He has been successful in broadening the Jersey sire offerings at ABS through a time when their corporate ownership was changed and their entire business approach would be under review. ABS Global remains a worldwide force in Jersey genetic marketing, with primarily U.S. based genetic contributors. Dick may not claim responsibility for that, but the rest of us are willing to claim it for him.” “The AJCA-NAJ Meritorious Service Award provides an opportunity for our Jersey organizations to recognize committed professionals whose efforts are making it more profitable to milk good Jerseys,” summed Keller. “Few people have made more significant contributions that increased profitability for dairy producers milking Jerseys than Dick Smith.”
AJCA-NAJ Award for Meritorious Service 1999 Morris B. Ewing, Tucson, Ariz.* 2000 Allen D. Meyer, West Fargo, N.D. 2001 Calvin Covington, Ocala, Fla. 2002 John Jeter, Hilmar, Calif. 2003 Charlene Nardone, Orient, Ohio* 2003 Merlin D. Woodruff, Urbana, Ohio* 2004 Michael L. Brown, Seattle, Wash. 2005 Rodger S. Hoyt, Delaware, Ohio* 2006 Dr. Clarence S. Olson, Madison, Wis. 2007 Dr. John C. Wilk, Raleigh, N.C. 2008 Henry H. Dowlen, Lewisburg, Tenn. 2009 Dr. Ronald E. Pearson, Blacksburg, Va. 2010 Dr. Joseph A. Lineweaver, Radford, Va. 2011 David Brandau, Wilton, Wis. 2011 David Parkinson, Sahuartia, Ariz. 2012 Dr. H. Duane Norman, Fulton, Md. 2012 Dr. Curtis P. Van Tassell, Beltsville, Md. 2013 Dr. Bob Cropp and Dr. Ed Jesse, Madison, Wis. 2014 Richard “Dick” Smith, DeForest, Wis. * deceased
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Waverly Farm Jerseys: It’s All in the Family
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averly Farm Jerseys is a familiar name to dairy enthusiasts of all breeds due to the success of their Registered Jersey herd. Whether it is visiting the farm in Clear Brook, Va., or walking down the center aisle in Louisville, Ky., the family is known for their beautiful brown cows and the smiles shared with others as they welcome them to talk cows. The dairy founded by Robert and Hazel Stiles is now operated by brothers Mike and Paul Stiles and their families. Waverly Farm is located in northern Virginia, an hour west of Washington D.C. and south of Hagerstown, Md. It is nestled in a rural area rich with American history, much of which occurred in the Civil War era. In 1735, Alexander Ross, a Scotsman, patented 2,373 acres, established a settlement and erected a meeting house north of Winchester, Va., that he called “Ross Springs.” Over the next 70 years, the property was passed through several hands until it was deeded in 1826 to George Fayette Washington. He was a greatnephew of George Washington, acting as an executor for a descendant of Alexander Ross. The 578-acres was purchased at that time for just $15,000. It was the Washington family who changed the location name to Waverly.
Sitting on the property, just below the barn where some well-known Jersey cows have resided, is a rambling old stone mansion that has much history itself. There are many documented stories of this house and the ghostly appearance of Major Burwell Byrd Washington’s widow, seen even as recently as a couple of years ago. The original portion of the house was built in 1734 and the land surrounding the farm was used extensively as a nuetral campground during the Civil War by both the north and south because of the spring located on the farm. Transitioning forward nearly two centuries, Robert and Hazel moved their 50-cow Registered Jersey herd from Montgomery County, Maryland, to Clear Brook, as the urban sprawl of Washington D.C., was quickly overtaking land where they had resided. Today, the herd numbers 400 Registered Jerseys with nearly 200 making the trek to the milking parlor daily. The Families “Working day in and day out with my family for my entire life is what makes this so special,” said Mike Stiles of his will to live the dairy farming life. “Dad instilled superior breeding into our program to keep our (his sons) interest in the farm and
continue his dream and it has worked.” Waverly Farm is truly a family operation with Mike and Paul at the helm making the management decisions. Each family member currently involved, remembers they are where they are today because of their late parents and their three brothers that have passed – Blair, Kenny, and Tracy. Mike works closely with the breeding program and milks daily. Paul helps with cropping throughout the year, travels with the show string across the country and helps maintain the landscaping and upkeep of the dairy along with his friend Sandy McCauley. Paul’s son, Todd, works full-time on the dairy doing all of the maintenance work on equipment as well as managing all of the crop-work and feeds all of the herd daily. Mike’s wife, Patricia, maintains the farm financials and also is a relief calf feeder and milker when needed. She is the face of Waverly Farm for the many farm tours the family hosts throughout the year. Their son, Zach, helps with crops in the spring and fall, between his substitute teaching schedule, coaching baseball, and playing in two leagues himself. Daughter Laura works for Maryland-Virginia Milk Cooperative and relief milks when needed. Daughter Holly works part-time at the
farm filling in everywhere she is needed, and a third daughter, Claire Burdette, and her husband Justin, live in Mercersburg, Pa., on his family’s well-known Windy Knoll View Holstein farm. She is still a part of her home herd, where she helps exhibit some of the Waverly-owned animals at the prominent shows. Mike and Paul’s sister, Debra Callison of Staunton, Va., is also a tremendous help whenever needed. She is there for the family at all times whether it is pitching in to help with the books or at a show. Outside of the family, they also have a full-time herdsman, Darren Watts, and have received help over the years from local FFA students from the Winchester schools. The Cows that Call Waverly Home Production and longevity are two traits that the Stiles family focuses on when breeding cow families. Their 2013 AJCA lactation average on 197 lactations was 16,471 lbs. milk, 793 lbs. fat and 607 lbs. protein. At any given time in the herd, there are 20-25 cows with more than 120,000 lbs. lifetime and in their seventh or higher lactation. They have had numerous cows throughout the years place within the top 15 of the American Jersey Cattle Association’s Leading Living Lifetime production contest. An example of the cows the family strives to work with is Sybil Surville Jesse. Mike fondly recalls his dad purchasing “Jesse” in the early-1970s to help keep he and his four brothers interested in dairying. “Jesse” went on to be named the 1976 and 1977 National Grand Champion. She is one of only five cows to ever accomplish backto-back national championship honors. Not only was she a proven show winner, but she milked hard and was the grandam of the popular sire, W.F. Generator Justin, who sired several All American and Reserve All American winners. She died at 18 years of age and had produced more than 137,000 lbs. of milk in her lifetime. Since “Jesse,” the Stiles family has shown eight individuals to national championship titles or reserve champion honors at The All American Jersey Show in Louisville, Ky. They include W.F. Justin Lanita, champion in 1983 and 1985, reserve in 1982; W.F. Toro Sara, reserve in 1988; W.F. Justin Bits, champion in 1994, reserve in 1996; WF Barber Shasta, reserve champion in 1997 and 2000; Responses Wonder, JUNE 2014
Since this interview was conducted, a tragedy has struck the Stiles family. On Memorial Day, May 26, 2014, there was a house fire at the home of Mike and Patricia Stiles. The fire began around 2:00 a.m. in an upstairs bedroom where their granddaughter, Reese Burdette was staying. Patricia awoke to the smell of smoke, and woke Mike up. The two then went to get Reese and her younger sister, Brinkley, in two of the bedrooms. Patricia walked through the burning room to get to Reese while Mike got Brinkley. Both Patricia and Reese sustained burns to their bodies and both were lifeflighted to hospitals – Reese to John Hopkins in Baltimore and Patricia to Washington Medical in D.C. As of this story, both are still listed in critical condition. Reese, age 7, and the daughter of Claire and Justin Burdette, has undergone four skin graft surgeries thus far and is slowly being weaned off medications and hope to have her ventilator removed soon. Patricia sustained bad burns to her feet and hands from walking through the fire (that started from an electrical short in a floor fan) to save Reese. Her lungs were damaged quite a bit from smoke inhalation and she is in a tremendous amount of pain from the burns. She recently had her first skin graft surgery to help her begin the healing process. Patricia’s daughter, Laura Jackson, had this to say through a recent phone conversation, “The outpouring of support from the dairy community and so many others is what keeps us going every day. We wish we knew how to convey that to everyone … because it is truly what helps us through each day. The donations, emails, Facebook posts, texts, and phone calls are all so very special to us. Please keep them coming. We share them with Mom so that she knows.” The family is thankful for the friends from near and far that have helped them. They are especially thankful to their people at the farm keeping things going as they travel daily to the hospitals to be with Patricia and Reese. There has been a fund set up through a family friend from the Stiles’ Montgomery County, Md., 4-H days that 100% of the donations will go to the family to help with the costs they will incur from their travels to and from the hospital and hotel stays as time progresses. Checks can be sent to: Capital One Bank, 12806 Shank Farm Way, Hagerstown, MD 21742. Please put Reese Burdette/Patricia Stiles in the memo line. The open house that was originally scheduled for Sunday, June 29, at Waverly Farm has been cancelled due to the recent events. However, Mike and Paul would like everyone to know they are welcome to stop and visit when in the area.
champion in 2001 (owned with Keightley & Core Jerseys, Salvisa, Ky., Norman Nabholz, West Union, Iowa, and George and Karen Hanford, Marcellus, N.Y.); Blacky Rose of Briarcliffs, 2001 reserve champion and 2000 grand champion; and WF Attaboy Tiffany, 2012 reserve champion. The family has also exhibited five National Jersey Jug Futurity winners and in 2013, Paul exhibited the Reserve Winner, SSF Prestige Carla.
Robert instilled his keen eye for finding those special cows in each of his sons. All have had the knack to ‘see the potential’ in a special cow or heifer and develop her from there. Cows that quickly come to mind are Quicksilvers Babe, Excellent-94%, Giprat Renn AnastasiaET, Excellent-95%, Blacky Rose of Briarcliffs, Excellent-96%, Blaisdell HL Earl Michele, Excellent-93%, Hermitage (continued to page 32)
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Counciller Sheba, Excellent-96%, Aland Perimiter Nan, Excellent-95% and Dalemcee-J Counciller Tauntra, Excellent-95%. Each of these cows has had an impact on the herd and the breed through their offspring. Many of these cows also produced more than 100,000 lbs. milk lifetime. Through the years, Waverly Farm and its partners have bred more than 1,500 Excellent cows, with more than 50 individuals appraised Excellent-94% or higher. W.F. Barber Shasta leads the way as one of only six cows to be appraised Excellent-97% in breed history. Waverly Farm has been named Premier Breeder of The All American Jersey Show an unprecedented 18 times and Premier Exhibitor 15 times. Since 1993, they have exhibited 32 class winners in The All American Jersey Show and they have 33 second place finishes on the green shavings. “When people leave the farm, we hope that they leave thinking what a uniform group of cows we have and they appreciate the hard work that goes into our program,” said Stiles. “We hope Waverly has a positive impact on the breed.” The Bulls from Clear Brook In the early 1980s, the Stiles family formed a partnership called WF/L&M Jerseys with Dr. Ray Murley and Dr. Joe Lineweaver both from Virginia Tech. This partnership lasted for more than two decades until the passing of Dr. Murley in 2009. Within that time span, another star was born: WF Duncan Barber. As a Highland Magic Duncan son of WF/L&M Chief Barb-ET, Excellent-94% and a grandson of Quicksilvers Babe-ET, Excellent-94%, his pedigree caught the attention of many early on and he became one of the most heavily-used sires of the late 1990s. In 1999 and 2000, he was named Premier Sire of the All American Jersey Show. Many other sons also came from this partnership including Top Brass Babes Lad-ET, WF/L&M Berretta GlassET, and WF/L&M Lester Banjo-ET to name just a few. The farm has had more than 100 bulls enter A.I. sampling programs around the world. Some of the other more prominent sires include the 2006 Premier Sire of The All American Jersey Show, WF Brook Bomber, Blackys Big Time-ET and WF Centurn Seize the Moment-ET. Most recently, WF Action Terpster, a son of 2012 Reserve National Grand Champion, “Tiffany” was released from ABS Global and St. Jacobs ABC. The Stiles’ have always used a myriad of bulls in their herd as service sires, focusing Page 32
mainly on proven A.I. sires. “A cow’s life span is so short and we depend so much on what they will turn out to be, we have always focused more on the proven sires,” said Mike. “We know what to expect with the bulls we have used.” The Community and Beyond Waverly has always supported the local, state and national sales with high-quality consignments. For a decade, they hosted and managed the Waverly Invitational Sales. Each of the brothers took a portion of the country and traveled to Jersey herds making their selections for this elite sale. It gave them all a chance to get away from the farm and see many great cows and how other dairies were managed. The farm is a long-time contract advertiser in the Jersey Journal and were among the very first herds to take a website with the AJCA. In 1998, the family was honored by the AJCA when they were named Master Breeders. One year later, they were awarded the Distinguished Dairymen Award from National Dairy Shrine and the W. Ray Murley Virginia Distinguished Dairyman by Virginia Tech. Mike and Paul are the only two brothers to win the coveted Klussendorf Award from World Dairy Expo. Mike has also been recognized as a Max Gordon award recipient at The All American Jersey Show. The love of the dairy industry has been instilled in this family for many years and is carrying on to the next generation of Waverly. Daughters Laura Jackson and Claire Burdette have promoted their passion for the industry in various ways. Laura, a former National Jersey Queen, is a 4-H leader for a local club and works with youth that lease heifers through the farm to show at the local shows. Her daughter, Regan, is involved with 4-H and loves showing horses and her Jerseys. Claire and Justin’s daughters, Reese and Brinkley, have become common fixtures around the shows in Harrisburg and Louisville, as they help their parents care for the animals. Paul’s granddaughter Laney, lives at the farm with her parents Todd and Jennifer. Determination and focus are the keys to the success of Waverly Farm Jerseys. They have enjoyed much success because of the Jersey cow, but they credit their community, family, and friends for helping keep their passion alive through the trying times. “We always hope that people leave here appreciating the good cows and the hard work that goes into achieving that,” said Mike Stiles. “This has always been our life and our family and friends are what are most important to us.” JERSEY JOURNAL
This past year, the National Association of Animal Breeders reported a new record for sales of Jersey semen, as it has 14 of the past 15 years. In 2013, domestic and international sales of Jersey semen climbed to 4.3 million units, with domestic sales representing the lion’s share of the market at nearly 2.8 million units. To meet demand, the Jersey industry needs to aggressively sample more Jersey bulls. A.I. organizations have been growing the Jersey side of their businesses in recent years and now offer expanded young sires programs and also actively market bulls with no milking daughters, commonly called G-code bulls. Young Jersey bulls are also being sampled through the five regional young sire groups administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA). Though there were hurdles to climb in the early years of genotyping, the AJCA regional young sire groups have regrouped and are poised to sample a greater number of young bulls. This year, the regional groups plan to sample 10 bulls. In this month’s Jersey Jargon column, we’ll explain how you can join the AJCA regional young sire groups and the benefits you’ll reap from doing so. What are the Groups? The five groups are: Dairyland Jersey Sires Inc., Dixieland Jersey Sires Inc., Great Western Jersey Sires Inc., Liberty Jersey Sires Inc. and New England Jersey Sires Inc. The Dixieland, Liberty and New England groups are currently the most active, with a combined 300 members. Membership in one or all of the groups is free to herds enrolled on REAP. Bulls are selected for sampling by a committee made of Jersey breeders from each group and then cooperatively sampled by an A.I. organization. Most of the bulls are later leased by the A.I. organization and marketed through their programs. What are the Benefits? To make faster genetic gain, the AJCA board of directors has recommended a minimum of 80% of all matings be made to genotyped young bulls enrolled in a progeny test program. Participating in the AJCA regional young sire groups is one way Jersey breeders can accomplish this. The bulls Page 34
sampled through the program have been selected by Jersey breeders themselves. And though the sire selection tools today are different than they were when the first group was established in 1985, the purpose of the groups is the same—provide Jersey breeders the opportunity to sample bulls of outstanding genetic merit. Some of the breed-influencing sires that have been offered through the AJCA regional young sire groups include Forest Glen VD Jades Jimmie-ET, O.F. Barber Rocket, PR Oomsdale Rocket Goose-ET, PR Oomsdale Jace Gratude Gannon-ET, Rock Maple Brook Mannix, Sil-Mist Montana Blair 3753-ET and Wilsonview Khan Morgan-ET. More recently, Calamitys Action Campbell-ET, SR Impuls Stone-ET and the current G-code bulls, Sugar Grove Valentino Axis (ranked #9 for GJPI) and Hillview Eclipse Key Lingo-PP (the highest-ranking homozygous polled bull), have been made available through the regional groups. Active participation in the regional young sire groups also enables Jersey breeders to make matings to a variety of young bulls and spread risk, so matings are not heavily weighted from just a handful of young bulls. There are financial incentives as well. Semen is available at a reduced rate and royalties can be earned for owning milking daughters that contribute to a young sire’s proof. Because income is pooled from the entire group of bulls proven in a given year, all members who use young sire semen share in the success. Participation in young sire programs is critical too for genetic gain of the breed as a whole. Use of young sires and the data collected through progeny testing activities have been the backbone of the sire proving system and continue to be vital for validating genomic evaluations of young bulls. Obtaining an adequate number of daughters in a variety of different herds is crucial for reliable, accurate proofs. To Participate For more information about becoming a part of the young sire sampling programs of the AJCA, contact Cari Wolfe, Director of Research and Genetic Program Development, at cwolfe@usjersey.com or 614/332-4453.
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The Story of ABS Global Inc.
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BS Global Inc. has been influencing the field of dairy cattle genetics and delivering semen to dairy producers for more than seven decades. Today, the company, which is headquartered in DeForest, Wis., is the world’s largest supplier of bovine semen, with annual sales of more than 16.5 million units to cattle producers across the globe. Sales of Jersey semen are a growing part of the business at ABS Global. During the past decade, Jersey semen sales have grown five-fold. This year, the company expects to market more than a million units of Jersey semen to dairy producers across the globe—an increase of 7.5% versus 2013. The company currently has 13 proven bulls and 24 G-code bulls in its line-up and also offers semen from young, unproven bulls through its Cornerstone progeny test program. In recent years, the company has upped its goal for sampling of Jersey sires to meet demand and now strives to sample three Jersey sires each month, or 36 Jersey sires every year. The full-time Jersey team that is working to make this happen includes: Aaron Horst and Dick Smith, sire analysts, and Larry Schirm, strategic business account manager. ABS Global was established in 1941 as American Breeders Service by J. Rockefeller Prentice, who was raised on Mount Hope Farm, an early research farm in Williamtown, Mass., that is now home to Williams College. Here he was exposed to the principles of livestock improvement through genetics and gained an appreciation for progeny test programs. ABS was originally based in downtown
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Chicago, with bulls housed in facilities in California, Indiana, Wisconsin and several other locations. The company moved to its present location in DeForest in 1965 with the construction of a bull barn and an office building. As a private company, ABS did much of the early research now used by the dairy industry because the farmer-owned cooperatives that also sold semen typically did not have finances to fund major research. Among the landmarks was the first calf born in North America as a result of frozen semen in May 1953. The calf, aptly named “Frosty,” was the result of semen cryopreserved by ABS staff. In that same time period, ABS provided a substantial sum of money to the Linde Division of the American Cyanamid Company to develop an insulated liquid nitrogen tank that would hold semen in a frozen state for two weeks so it could be transported from farm-to-farm as the inseminator made his rounds. The first units became available in 1956 and the company completely converted to the new system by 1958. The liquid nitrogen tanks soon became the industry standard and are still used today for housing and transporting of semen and embryos. ABS rolled out its computerized mating program, Genetic Management System, in 1968 and then became the first A.I. company to successfully clone a calf from embryo splitting in 1988. More recently, ABS Global was the first to produce a clone
from a single somatic cell in 1997. ABS was operated independently as a sole proprietorship until 1967, when it was sold to W.R. Grace & Co. The company was subsequently sold to Protein Genetics Inc. in 1994 and then to Genus PLC, an agriculture company based in England, in 1999. In addition to its holdings in bovine semen sales, Genus owns Pig Improvement Company, an agriculture consulting business, and a veterinary supply company. The ABS division has wholly owned business units or joint venture marketing operations in Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, France, Germany, Australia, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Uruguay, South Africa, India, China and Russia. The 1,050 dairy and beef bulls marketed by ABS Global are housed in barns in DeForest and new facilities in Dekorra, about 30 miles north of ABS headquarters. The 240-acre Dekorra property includes three barns for housing and care of 240 bulls and a fourth barn for 50-60 European Union qualified bulls. The site also includes a refurbished bank barn that serves as a museum and locale for special events and a number of research laboratories. ABS purchased an additional 180 acres adjacent to the Dekorra property in 2013 for future growth. ABS has made available numerous bulls that have influenced the Jersey breed. The company has sampled more than 1,000 Jersey bulls in the past six decades and worked with more than 350 different Jersey breeders across the country to accomplish this. Three of the Jersey bulls honored with
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a special issue of the Jersey the world. Journal were marketed by B r a n d n ew h o u s i n g a n d ABS: Milestones Generator in collection barns have been built in December 1976, A-Nine Top India and China to enable more local Brass in June 1989 (the largest product availability in those growing single issue in the history of markets. While each country has its the publication) and Highland own health criteria for importing Duncan Lester in September semen, ABS works with those to 1996. These bulls, along advance the genetic offering in with the ABS bulls Advancer each market. For example, ABS Sleeping Milestone, SC Gold flew a group of bulls to China in Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, Bush 2010 to provide an immediate boost River Brigadier-ET, Schultz in genetics available. India has Brook Hallmark, Rocky Hill Sky different regulations that restrict Line, Mayfield Volunteer-Twin semen imports, but ABS has sent Milestones Generator, bred by Mayfield Farms, Athens, Tenn., and and Fair Weather Opportunity- acquired from Cedarcrest Farms, Faunsdale, Ala., helped define a embryos there to introduce American P-ET have sired a combined new era of Jerseys in the late 1960s. His daughters were some of genetics to that market. The first 114,600 registered daughters to the most sought after genetics during the 1970s. calf that resulted from this embryo date. project was born in 2013 and named Fourteen ABS bulls have won Premier ABS Pioneer. efficient businesses. Sire banners at The All American Jersey In addition to Asian markets, ABS has The rest of this article relays the story of Show, including “Iatola,” the only bull to improved its facilities in Brazil, Canada, the Jersey program at ABS Global in their win four consecutive banners from 2010and domestically. In the U.S., the company own words, highlighting the growth of the 2013, and “Generator,” who won three purchased a new 240 acre parcel of land Jersey program at ABS Global and sires consecutive banners from 1975-1977. about 30 miles north of its headquarters. that have been especially impactful on the “Hallmark” is the sire of the reigning This new plot is named ABS Dekorra, and breed, and explaining how technology is world fat champion, Norse Star Hallmark its open surroundings will allow for ABS changing the way bulls are selected for Bootie-ET, the former world protein and to continue its growth in an unencumbered sampling. cheese yield champion, QA/WF Hallmark fashion. Delirious, and the winner of the milk “Adding Dekorra to our map offers ABS: Growing with Its Customers division of this year’s Leading Living an important benefit in spreading our ABS is truly a global company that Lifetime Production Contest, Lagerweys biosecurity risk over two locations,” operates in __ countries on six continents. Hallmark Redrose. said Eliza Roberts, U.S. Operations To keep pace with demand, ABS continues “Top Brass,” the first Jersey bull to sire Manager. “The new housing keeps bulls to innovate and invest to incorporate the more than 20,000 offspring, had such an as comfortable as possible and the added best practices in all areas of its business. impact on the breed and Jersey program collection capacity will enable continued One area that has received specific focus in at ABS that he is just one of just two bulls sales growth.” the past several years has been growing and buried on the premises at ABS Global in Those that attended the 2011 AJCA-NAJ improving the company’s facilities around DeForest. Annual Meetings got to observe the fruits The long-term influence of of the first phase of building. An bulls like Tollenaars Impuls added attraction at the site included a Legal 233-ET, Schultz Rescue refurbished bank barn that serves as a Headline, Hawarden Impuls museum and location to host special Premier, All Lynns Legal events. Being a part of the event Visonary-ET and Cal-Mart helped reaffirm the investment made Renegade Hilario-ET are just in the Jersey breed and its importance beginning to be realized. for the future. In recent years, ABS Global The building plans are ongoing, has strengthened the research but the timeline gives a picture team to discover new ways for of the expansion steps. The first dairy producers to improve the building project occurred in 2007 genetics of their cattle, including when a new rearing barn was built to genomic research on traits that accommodate the growing number of are not included in current bulls ABS housed in order to satisfy dairy cattle evaluations. ABS market demand. In 2008, a building continues to look for ways to Hawarden Impuls Premier entered the ABS sire lineup in March was put up that included a production 2011. He has the distinction of having sold the most units of semen better utilize staff expertise and of any Jersey at ABS before having any milking daughters. Today, his ring, visitor center, and lab that Jersey knowledge to help Jersey daughters are bringing top dollar at sales and showing great potential many see on ABS tours. In 2010, (continued to page 40) producers manage profitable, as young milking cows in herds across the country. JUNE 2014
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the Jersey breed, and our people journey from Morris Ewing to Dick Smith and newer members that have certainly set us in good stead to deliver the product the market desires,” said Richard Williams, General Manager of ABS North America. The f irst-hand Jersey knowledge throughout all levels of ABS is valuable to the sales team and staff, who, for a long time have primarily dealt with Holsteins. They appreciate Jersey support as they adapt to a breed more and more of their customers are milking. For those who are
All-Jersey Inc., has spoken at banking conferences to highlight the breed’s another rearing barn was built. A major value, and accountants for farms have project taking place from 2011 to 2012, also noted the potential Jersey genetics was a large capacity lab built for research bring. Among other instances, the Daily and another lab finished in 2013 to process Dairy Report features a summary of feed semen by EU standards. cost differences in Holsteins, Jerseys, and This past year saw some other projects Jersey crosses. complete. A barn was built to isolate bulls “If economics are the engine driving this for EU qualification and another collection growth, semen sales are the wheels, and we ring was built onto the 2007 rearing barn to want to keep our foot on the gas pedal— accommodate the growing semen demand both by increasing the genetic advantage on young bulls. This rearing barn also in profitability and by supporting the sales includes a small lab and visitor process,” said Aaron Horst, who center. This latest collection handles roles as a sire analyst, facility especially benefits the progeny test specialist, and Jersey high-ranking Jerseys young sires marketing at ABS. housed in that barn. As estimates “ L i k e l e a r n i n g a ny n ew continue to project Jersey growth, language, it takes time and ABS well-positioned to supply repetition, but the best way is Jersey customers in stride. immersion. In some regions, The addition of more collection Jersey conversion is happening capacity enables ABS to produce so fast that immersion has been a more semen on genomic bulls reality for our salespeople and it is which tend to yield less straws exciting to how comfortable they per collection than mature bulls. have become in ‘talking Jersey’ in The added space allows more a relatively short amount of time,” manageable collection schedules stated Horst. for sexed semen. Of course, the conversation ABS Global’s headquarters are located in DeForest, Wis. The Improvements continue as company was established in 1941 by J. Rockefeller Prentice. They sounds different when talking to the company adapts to changing are one of the largest suppliers of Jersey genetics in the world. With a Jersey convert versus a lifelong market factors like the industry the growing demand for Jersey semen, the company now strives to Jersey breeder. has seen with the advent of sexed sample three new young sires each month bringing their yearly total Schirm notes, “Large farms that semen and genomic bull sales. to 36 bulls. have decided to breed with Jersey The company plans to f inish a new “bilingual” and are comfortable discussing genetics did so because of economic admittance barn at Dekorra by winter bloodlines in both breeds, they are helpful reasons: they are more feed efficient, align 2014. This will enable a smoother flow of in bridging the gap among sales people. better with most milk markets, don’t get bulls from farm to production. Larry Schirm works as ABS’ Jersey sick, and calve back quicker and without “We strive to maintain long term plans Strategic Account Manager to guide the dystocia Holsteins experience.” to adapt and stay ahead of the market,” these new and converting farms in how When discussing what newly-minted noted Roberts. they can structure their Jersey breeding Jersey owners look for in bulls, he ABS purchased an additional 180 acres programs. There is a wide spectrum of observed, “When picking bulls for their adjacent to Dekorra last year so the breeding program, the traits they ABS employees with Jersey backgrounds company looks forward to continued want to discuss focus on economic Distinguished Service Award growth into the future. themes.” He continues that in many Ray Schooley 2002 markets, combined fat and protein ABS—Relating to New Segments pounds (CFP) or Cheese Merit Dollars Meritorious Service Awards Morris Ewing 1999, Dick Smith 2014 of Jersey Growth (CM$) are two filters many farms The Jersey breed is expanding use to narrow down their bulls. Other National Jersey Youth Achievement winners through three different ways: internal Larry Schirm 1972, Tim Abbott 1984, Aaron Horst 2007 traits they watch are Udder Depth, herd growth, Jerseys being added into Productive Life and semen fertility. Former AJCA employees/interns non-Jersey herds, and Jersey semen “There tends to be much less Larry Schirm, Tim Abbott, Dan Bauer, and Aaron Horst being used on other breeds. As the conversation about bloodlines and breed continues to grow, ABS has learned Jersey familiarity among his clients and sire stacks because these dairy producers to utilize the knowledge of its “Jersey the local salespeople. “We continue to haven’t known the breed long enough to staff.” Some have lifelong ties to the breed work on ways to increase our sales staff’s be familiar with the pedigrees,” explains and are products of Jersey youth programs. comfort level when Jersey opportunities Schirm. “Inbreeding isn’t an immediate Multiple employees have strong ties to the come up,” said Schirm. “It is a breed many concern with crossbreeding herds either, AJCA and count the organization among of us are passionate about and want to see although herds do want to hold onto the their previous employers. Still others are grow.” reduced size of their crosses.” current or former Jersey breeders that are As more cheese, yogurt and whey In this way, the economic traits become active in Jersey circles attending shows, manufacturing plants spring up across the the common language between breeds, conventions, and their state or regional country, and high component milk sees its and it underscores the importance of the Jersey clubs. market potential expand, the non-Jersey AJCA and A.I. companies’ continuing ef “ABS continues to invest strongly in herd owners have taken note. National (continued to page 42) (continued from page 39)
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forts to promote Jersey genetic progress. In large herds, particularly in the West, a common practice involves breeding all heifers to sorted Jersey semen—regardless of the heifer’s breed. Even the Jerseys and crosses in lactating herds see services to sorted semen to speed the conversion to Jersey, generate more Jerseys to sell or expand the herd, and to avoid Jersey males. Because economic trends are driving herds to convert to Jerseys, maintaining the economic integrity of the breed is key for sustained growth. ABS’ bull selection criteria accounts for a host of traits, but chief among them are the profitability traits. “Our goal is to select genetics that raise our customers’ price per hundredweight of milk through higher fat and protein and lower somatic cell count. When a cow can do that and is built to last, we consider that success,” stated Dick Smith, ABS Sire Analyst. When asked about conformation traits that uphold longevity, Smith responded, “We protect against low Udder Depth and are vigilant about female fertility. The extremes of these traits are antagonistic to cows staying in the herd. However, we aim to balance them with production to build high performing, but trouble-free cows.” Before focusing on Jerseys, Smith managed the entire sire acquisition program for ABS. Holsteins held a large share of his time, and Smith attributes his proactive selection philosophy to some of his experiences—particularly the erosion of daughter fertility and excessive body traits. “When I was a Holstein sire analyst, I got to witness the results of cows getting too large and too sharp. We really saw decreased daughter fertility and herd
D&E Paramount Violet–a potent source of high production genetics By Dick Smith. Looking at AJCA April 2014, Sire Summary All Bulls Summarized file we see that “Violet” has 14 daughter proven sons thus far. The 14 sons have a combined total of 6,125 daughters in their combined summaries. Here is a look at a summary of the production proofs for daughter proven “Violet” sons as of April 2014. PTAM
PTA%F PTAF PTA % P PTAP 14 sons unweighted average +1,589 -.04 65 -.02 53 14 sons weighted average* +1,687 -.07 62 -.03 54
*weighted by number of daughters in the performance summary of each son. Therefore a better estimate of Violet’s impact on the breed.
Amazingly, if we multiply the 6,125 paternal granddaughters of “Violet” by the weighted milk PTA of +1,687 it reveals “Violet” is contributing more than 10 million pounds milk per lactation to the Jersey herds that used her sons, than if these cows had been sired by zero milk bulls. Or, if you prefer, 5 million pounds more milk per lactation when compared to bulls at +800 PTA milk. How are the daughter proven sons of Violet doing in other traits of interest?
These 14 daughter proven bulls are all half-sibs. To grasp the magnitude of “Violet’s” genetic superiority it would be reasonable to ask if there have ever been any bulls in our breed that had average PTAs across all sons that would approach the level of “Violet’s” sons. The obvious answer is “No, not even close.” The 14 daughter proven sons of D&E Paramount Violet as of April 2014 have JPIs that range from +123 to +212. She has many more sons in A.I. that do not yet have progeny performance evaluations. Her 10 highest GJPI sons with NAAB code numbers assigned have April 2014 averages of: +215 JPI, +$552CM, +1,548M, +74F, +55P and +2.63 JUI. Some of the bulls on this list have been widely used, and several have been used extensively as sires of sons. On the April 2014 AJCA list of Genomically Tested bulls with (G) status on Active A.I. four of the top five JPI bulls were sons or grandsons of “Violet.” This gives ample evidence that “Violet’s” genetic influence in the breed will continue to grow over the next several years.
PTA values for 14 sons of D&E Paramount Violet weighted by daughters per son: CM$ NM$ SCS PL DPR JPI PTAT JUI $469 $446 2.96 2.5 -1.2 195 +1.2 +1.63
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life from bulls that sired the wrong kind of extremes for commercial dairies. As DHIA culling data shows, Jerseys last longer, and I’d like to see us maintain our
unique balance in traits.” While ABS is sensitive to the needs of the ‘Jersey convert’ segment, it highly values purebred herds as well. Here, more
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Kevin and Annette Thomas 2065 McCormick Loop, Tillamook, OR 97141 Phone 503/842-2658 Fax 503/842-5747 Email kevannthomas@yahoo.com
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Jersey-specific conversations take place. While many of the traits mentioned earlier still have relevance, Jersey Performance Index (JPI) and Jersey Udder Index (JUI) are more prominent in purebred discussions, as would be expected. “It depends on a herd’s breeding philosophy and their hot button traits,” said Lee Cronise, District Business Manager for the southeast U.S. “Bulls over 1,000 pounds of Milk with a respectable JUI are the easiest ones to sell in my region.” Particularly in the southeast, a milk deficit region, fluid milk sees added emphasis in milk markets and breeders in the region. Kevin Dejager, an area sales manager in Oregon estimates that 60% of the cows in his area are Jerseys. “In my area, Cheese Merit is an important number for my customers, followed by JUI.” Throughout discussions with salespeople, individual tastes are evident between herds in their sire selection criteria. Some preferences are centered around a collection of traits while others look more at sire stacks and cow families. “It is nice to have a broad offering to meet each of our customers’ needs,” noted Cronise. Diversity is still a priority in ABS’ sire selection, where they work internally off of a proprietary index called ABS$. This index is tailored to each breed and helps to focus selection efforts on a balance of traits that customers show a desire for through their purchases. As mentioned earlier, different combinations of traits resonate to different customer segments, different regions of the world, and individual preferences. “Diversity of pedigree is important, but along with that, it is important to have bulls that rank well for different reasons. This ensures we can satisfy customers in all regions of the world,” said Horst. ABS Influence: From GENERATOR to LEGAL and Beyond Throughout many decades, a number of ABS bulls carry instant name recognition. Bulls like Milestones Generator helped define a new era in Jersey breeding and he helped set the stage for combining type and production. “Generator” sired many successful brood cows that carried on the newfound combination of type and production that helped to put the Jersey breed on the map. Bulls such as A-Nine Top Brass and Highland Magic Duncan came from “Generator” dams. This bull garnered three consecutive Premier Performance Sire banners at the All American and produced many memorable daughters such as Generators Topsy, Excellent-97%, the Grand Champion of the 1973 All American JUNE 2014
and Generators Imp, Excellent-96%, the 1974 Reserve Winner of the National Jersey Jug Futurity. Both were bred by Cedarcrest Farms and were the top two cows in the 1985 Jersey Journal Great Cow Contest. “Generator” claims one Jersey Jug Futurity champion, the 1982 winner, Jerseyland Generators Jo, Excellent-90%. Happy Valley got “Generator” exposure on both sides of the border as Generator Beauty Clara, Excellent-95%, won the 1975 Royal Winter Fair and the 1978 All American Jersey Show. Advancer Sleeping Milestone’s influence
is present today in virtually any pedigree with ties to the tanbark. A two-time Premier Performance Sire at the All American, “Sleeping Milestone” brought a modern style to the Jersey breed as evidenced in the generations that carry his name in the pedigree. Even the cow that served as a model for the ideal Jersey cow was an Excellent-94% “Sleeping Milestone daughter.” The 1980 Jug winner was a daughter named A.S.M. Miss America of GJF, Excellent-92%, bred and owned by Greenland Jersey Farm, Hopkinsville, Ky. A-Nine Top Brass had such an impor(continued to page 46)
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Billings Top Roseanne, E-96% Two-time National Grand Champion Daughter of A-Nine Top Brass
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tant influence on the ABS Jersey Program worldwide that he is buried at ABS. He sired a plethora of high scoring and high producing daughters. More importantly, “Top Brass” broke ground for U.S. genetics to reach Australian herds where he began to set the bar for type and production, much like his maternal grandsire Milestones Generator did in the U.S. just a decade prior. “ To p B r a s s ” wo n t wo P r e m i e r Performance Sire banners at the All American show and sired one of the many Jug champions for Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va., the 1994 Jug winner, W.F. Brass Lora-ET, Excellent-93%.
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Sunset Canyon Hallmark Belle 1-ET, E-93% Premier Performance Winner, 2004 Daughter of Schultz Brook Hallmark
Iatola Sheona of WF, E-94% National Jersey Jug Futurity Winner, 2006 Daughter of SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET
Two “Top Brass” daughters accounted for three consecutive National Grand Champions: the well-known Billings Top Rosanne, Excellent-96%, won in 1988 and 1989 while Highland Jodys TB Jessie, Excellent-92%, won the following year in 1990. “Top Brass” had a second daughter scored Excellent-96%, AU Golden Surville Brass Candy. Highland Duncan Lester continued to grow ABS Jersey influence globally— particularly in Australia, picking right up where “Top Brass” left off. This bull continued the theme of profitable, long-lasting cows that offered both type and production—the backbone of today’s cow that traditional enthusiasts
and new converts enjoy. In keeping with the tradition of these prominent ABS bulls, “Lester” claimed the 1996 Premier Performance Sire title at The All American Jersey Show and sired the 2001 futurity winner, Woodruffs Lester Elvira, Excellent-95%. Another wellknown daughter of this bull is O.F. Lester Ladyslipper, Excellent-94% who was the 1996 and 1998 Premier Performance Cow, and she saw plenty of bull contracts in her time at Owens Farms Inc., Frederick, Wis. Longview Lester Rose, Excellent-91% stands out as a Leading Lifetime Production cow, calving in for her 14th time at 16 years, 4 months. Through his sons, (continued to page 48)
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His genetics helped Iatola Sheona of WF, Excellent-94%, claim the 2006 National Jersey Jug Futurity contest as well as the 2011 winner, Miss Iatola Blackie Rose-ET. “Iatola” saw his Canadian-bred daughter, RJF Iatola Bliss, earn Junior Champion at the 2008 All American Show. Most recently, Cascadia Iatola Puzzle, Excellent-93%, was the 2011 All American Senior Two-YearOld and National Grand Champion. This past year in Louisville, she was named the Premier Performance Champion. Avonlea Iatola Victoria, Excellent-91%, showed similar versatility by earning 2012 All American honors and returning as the 2013 Reserve Premier Performance cow. Show rosters continue to show a strong influence from this bull. Looking into the pedigrees of current progeny test bulls at ABS, “Iatola’s” name appears frequently. After the April 2014 genetic run, “Iatola” stands at +4.74 JUI based on 8,590 daughters—an impressive figure given that he was born over 13 years ago and compares so favorably against many bulls of today. A wide number of breeders will feel “Iatola’s” influence through his highest JPI son, Sweetie Plus Iatolas Bold, who has sat at or near the top of the JPI lists since debuting in April 2012.
“Lester” impacted the entire spectrum of Jersey breeders with bulls such as ISDK FYN Lemvig, Altheas Les Pitino Al-TopET, and Lester Sambo. Schultz Book Hallmark—sired by ABS’ own bull, Molly Brook Brass Major— brought ABS into the new century by siring daughters with a strong will-to-milk, and made great brood cows. Dan Bauer, ABS Tollenaars Impuls Legal 233-ET Genetic Programs Marketing Manager and former Jersey Marketing Service Curtsey King James son, he was a bit of an manager and appraiser recalls, “An alloutcross too—especially from all the rest time favorite cow of mine to score was of Duncan Belle’s sons.” Steinhauers H Mark Applepie, who I made Queen-Acres Remake Imagine That was Excellent-92%. She was my kind and it’s the 2003 Premier Performance Cow and nice to see her have some influence through Billings Remake Bounty, Excellent-93%, her ‘Iatola’ son, ‘Applejack’.” won in 2008. Smart Remake Enchantment, Sunset Canyon Hallmark Belle 1-ET Excellent-93%, was named the 2005 was the 2004 Premier Peformance winner Supreme Grand Champion at World Dairy at The All American Jersey Show and was Expo in the Junior Show. Another daughter a daughter that achieved a lot in her career. Bridgeview RM Design, Excellent-95%, “Hallmark” became the first prominent rates as the highest scoring “Remake” bull bred by Jim Huffard, Crockett, Va., at daughter. ABS. This bull continued his cow family’s In the vein of Duncan Belle, SC Gold tradition of high production and admirable Dust Paramount Iatola-ET’s impact is not conformation. ABS has continued to complete yet, but he has already become the invest in bulls from this maternal line with first bull to win four consecutive Premier outstanding success. Performance Sire titles. Schultz Rescue Headline held a “Generator” won three and Golden longstanding impact on the ABS sales The Current Bulls Impacting ABS Faithful also won four, but they were not list as an outcross extraordinaire, being Tollenaars Impuls Legal 233-ET— consecutive. “Iatola” uniquely combines a Schultz Declo Rescue son from one of the families of the legendary Duncan Belle “Legal” is well regarded for his consistency, Bancrest Lester Avery’s best daughters. who was the winner of the 2000 Jersey one-generation udder improvement, and His influence is now being realized as his Journal Great Cow Contest and C Tops the ongoing profitability his daughters second crop heads toward their third represent as they calve into later lactation. lactations. Those at ABS consider this All American Influence from ABS sires. Moving into the genomic era, bull to be the best their stud has ever 14 Premier Performance Sire banners Schultz Volcano Harris ranks second offered the industry. Milestones Generator (’75, ’76, ’77); Advancer Sleeping on the April 2014 genomic list. He “This business requires a tremendous Milestone (’78, ’80); A-Nine Top Brass (’88, ’89-T); Highland is an All-Lynns Legal Volcano-ET Duncan Lester (‘96); Rock Ella Remake (’03, ’05); and SC amount of patience” said Smith. “One son from the same maternal line as Gold Dust Paramount Iatola (’10, ’11, ’12, ’13) of my underlying objectives in our “Headline.” Another descendent is selection program is to provide the Five (5) National Grand Champions Schultz Charnesa Hokie, who was Generators Topsy (‘73); Generator Beauty Clara (‘78); Billings Jersey breed with a truly great 10-yearsampled in May and will also have Top Rosanne (‘88, ‘89); Highland Jodys TB Jessie (‘90); and old bull. ‘Legal’ is healthy and hearty, a spot on the ABS Primetime list. Cascadia Iatola Puzzle (‘12) and will turn 10-years-old this coming He also is from the maternal line of Six (6) Premier Performance Cow banners August.” “Headline’s” family. “The transmitting O.F. Lester Ladyslipper (‘96, ‘98); Queen-Acres Remake “Looking at the April 2014 list power of this family is evident in Imagine That-ET (‘03); Sunset Canyon Hallmark Belle 1-ET of high genomic young Jersey bulls (‘04); Billings Remake Bounty (‘08); and Cascadia Iatola the number of high ranking bulls currently available, we see that “Legal” Puzzle (‘13) this family has already produced— sons and grandsons accounted for 4 of both proven and genomic. These all Seven (7) National Jersey Jug Futurity winners the Top 5 bulls,” continued Smith. “Yes, originate from different branches of Marlu Milad Fada (‘67); A.S.M. Miss America of GJF (‘80); at 10 years of age this bull is still very Jerseyland Generators Jo (‘82); WF Brass Lora-ET (‘94); the family which makes this even more Woodruffs Lester Elvira (‘01); Iatola Sheona of WF (‘06); and relevant in Jersey genetic progress.” impressive,” related Smith. Miss Iatola Blackie Rose-ET (‘11) “When I looked at the first crop On the other end of the spectrum, of “Legal” daughters, I saw lots of Four (4) National Junior Show Grand Champions Rock Ella Remake was sold through promise, but I was admittedly hesitant Generators Celia (‘74); O.F. Lester Ladyslipper (‘96); ReichSt. Jacob’s ABC and satisfied those in Dale Brigadier Sandra Dee (‘97); and Classic Fields Vindicat about drawing broad conclusions need of a high type solution. Genie (‘11) about him being an “udder bull” since “This bull saw extended popularity he was an “Impuls” son,” said Horst because he kept churning out great as he recounts his impression on the first Impressive, Excellent-95%, who was the cows,” stated Tim Abbott, owner and crop. “But we were seeing a similar thing 2004 People’s Choice National Jersey Jug manager of St. Jacob’s ABC. “His daughters happen with one of our Holsteins, “Gerard,” Futurity winner. were known for their balance and being a Page 48
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at about the same time, so we learned again that there can be exceptions in breeding.” However, ‘exception’ may not a fair term as “Legal” seems to find those genes from the three consecutive Excellent dams behind him. After all, the goal of breeding is to get the best traits from each parent, and “Legal” seems to have done that. This sire has already found himself in a high percentage of young genomic sire pedigrees through his sons such as “Visionary” and “Volcano.” Ranking second on the April 2014 genomic list is the aforementioned “Harris” at ABS who is a “Volcano” son. Immediately following him at number three is Rowleys 11 Visionary Chili, bred by Steve Rowley, Foxworth, Miss. A number of Legal influenced bulls are present in the top tier as well, and it is reasonable to expect much more influence to surface in subsequent summaries. “Violet” sons carry on their dam’s well documented production traits without exception. Her highest ranking genomic sons, accounting for age, are both sired by “Legal:” the previously mentioned “Visionary” and “Volcano.” “Visionary’s” higher rank got him more use than “Volcano” and he is seeing more sons as a result. However, ABS strived to get “Volcano” used as a sire of sons as well, given that he was free of the JH1 recessive gene said Smith. “Violet’s” other son toward the top of the genomic list is sired by ABS’ bull Sun Valley Impuls Jupiter and stands at ABS as well. Hawarden Impuls Premier is a unique bull at ABS with a unique story behind him. In the newly founded era of genomics, a cow by the name of Hawarden Jace Pix, Excellent-95%, had an “Impuls” son seeing early service at his breeder’s farm in Idaho. While it is uncommon for ABS to express interest in a bull at that age, Dick Smith requested to genomic test the bull to get a better estimate of his transmitting ability, given the interesting cows and pedigree behind the bull. Fortunately, the results came back extremely high and the bull was brought into ABS to make semen. Around March 2011 when the bull was near two years of age, “Premier” debuted in the Primetime lineup at ABS and has since sold the most units of any Jersey at ABS before having any milking daughters. The reason for this is a combination of factors that converged: the bull’s elite genomic results gave him no restriction in that regard, the pedigree was extraordinarily deep by consisting of three consecutive Excellent dams, and the photo of the dam, Hawarden Jace Pix, Excellent-95% ,won broad support from everywhere JUNE 2014
from the dry lots to the show ring. The f irst calves born of this bull showed a look that resulted in more semen purchases. Now, milking daughters have conf irmed the bull’s ability to build appealing cows that excel in their mammary systems. Since adding a significant number of daughters in April, “Premier” stands at a no longer elite, but respectable JPI of +147. Even so, the enthusiasm for him continues as his earliest daughters calve back for their second time and demonstrate the kind of udders that have come to be “Premier’s”
identity. At +4.17 JUI, this bull joins “Legal” (+4.91 JUI) as the two highest JUI “Impuls” sons in the breed. As of the April 2014 summary, the top six GJPI “Premier” sons are at ABS. Among these six are the already recognized Sunset Canyon Dazzler-ET, Jer-Z-Boyz Premium-ET, and the polled outcross Forest Glen Polonius-P. In terms of heavily used genomic young sires, “Visionary,” “Volcano,” “Harris” and “Chili” have already received mention. Cal-Mart Renegade Hilario is an (continued to page 52)
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intriguing outcross with both high component percentages and healthy production figures. He was available for a short window before production issues wrought the decision to await a daughter proof before attempting to sell him again. Even in that short time, the current male and female lists show notable influence from this bull. “Hilario” sons will soon become available, and a high ranking one ABS hopes to release in the near future is Faria Brothers Walter White-ET who comes from a Very Good “Valentino” daughter. Using Genomics with ABS Sire Acquisition Genomics has passed the five year mark of its presence in the dairy lexicon. ABS has embraced the potential this technology Page 52
showed from the beginning, but in line with company principles, ABS staff sought a scientific and structured way to utilize genomics in its sire acquisition program. Likewise, other A.I. companies, the AJCA, and breeders had to make decisions on their approach to the technology to elicit its maximum benefit. Travels from farm-to-farm heard the entire range of approaches, from totally doubtful to full embrace—some more rigid in their thinking and others open to opinion. At the stud level, companies not only had to determine their breeding approach and its implications in mating programs and sales approaches, but they also had to adapt their contracts for sire acquisition. It is safe to say everyone involved experienced a learning curve and will continue to do so as ongoing research and experience unveil
new information. Today, the AJCA recommends using up to 80% of genomic young sires in breeding programs. The approaches varies by farm, but general rules of thumb apply to anyone using these bulls. It is worth noting that many of these principles are similar to using young sires in the pre-genomic era. Recognizing that variability will increase in both conformation and the final genetic merits of bulls helps to temper expectations. As a result, it is advisable to spread out variation risk by using a wider array of genomic bulls and committing a lower percentage of a breeding program to a specific bull versus a daughter proven bull. As with pre-genomic parent averages, most young bulls will slowly decrease in their genetic values over time, but a few elite ones will remain or rise to (continued to page 54)
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the top after receiving daughter information. Another point is that daughter-proven bulls still hold value to customers. Proof stability is just one benefit of using proven bulls, and other benefits include a better understood pedigree and known semen fertility. Even five years into this process, daughter information has identified elite bulls that did not stand out on their genomics alone. It is widely understood that genomics can improve the generation interval component of genetic progress, but the other variables such as intensity of selection and standard deviation warrant simultaneous consideration when incorporating bulls without daughter proofs into breeding programs. This is because genomics enables the identification of elite potential of calves before they are weaned, versus waiting for a cow to come into the milking string and a sire to receive a daughter proof. This enables more intensive breeding to be done with the top end at a younger age, and on the other side, more informed culling on the bottom end. Along with this ability, it is understood that animals solely evaluated with genomics will experience more movement in their evaluations than those having performance data included. “Genomics has improved the information we use to make decisions early in an animal’s life, but there have still been surprises in each direction once other data is incorporated,” said ABS sire analyst Dick Smith. For that reason, it is advisable to spread out the use of genomic young sires more broadly than would be done with proven bulls. In practice, the mating list ABS uses for bull contracts includes many more
the newest bulls so we keep a broad list of suitable bulls—about five times more than proven bulls—and we advise accordingly. This is useful because we increase pedigree diversity while gaining exposure to bulls that have higher potential on average,” said sire analyst Horst.
Japie Nel and Family, Hernanja Jerseys, South Africa “‘Legal’ is in my eyes the complete package for a high producing herd. ‘Legal’ daughters have enough dairy strength and very good udders (in spite of high production the udders are still well above the hocks in third lactation) with very good fore udder attachment and ideal teat placement. They are no nonsense cows that get in calf without any problems. Ten percent of my herd consists out of ‘Legal’ daughters and I am not afraid to show them to anybody. For the past six years every ‘Legal’ heifer calf is a highlight on the farm.”
When ABS chooses mating sires, its internal index called ABS$ is the starting point and the top tier from three groups is selected for the appropriate mix of reliability and pedigree variation. The groups are: proven bulls, young sires with proven sires, and young sires with unproven sires. The best options for polled sires also get included on the list. When comparing proven and genomic bulls directly against each other, Dr. Chad Dechow continues to remind readers of his column in Hoard’s Dairyman that while tempting, this cannot be done fairly because genomic estimates still contain some bias. This becomes a challenge when deciding which bulls to bring in after receiving genomic results, since the reliability varies on the sires. “Currently, ‘Vernon’ sons are a strong source of proven pedigrees, and ‘Legal’ sons were before him,” said Smith. On the female side, both heifers and cows receive consideration for contract matings. This balances out reliability on the bottom side of bull pedigrees, but timelines allow for plenty to be learned
Peona van Niekerk, former breed Director of Jersey SA (pictured with Avonrood Lesters Anna) “My first experience with ABS progeny was A-Nine Top Brass. When I began work with Jersey South Africa (SA) in 1992, the ‘Top Brass’ daughters were mature cows and in their own league. We had not seen cows like that in South Africa. High-producing cows that dominated the cow lists as well as the list of all-time high producers. The bull that came to work wonders on the ‘Top Brass’ daughters was Highland Duncan Lester. Strong, deepbodied cows with superb udders. The ‘Top Brass’ and ‘Lester’ sons dominated our A.I. industry for many years. Now the ‘Headline’ and ‘Legal’ daughters are in the same league as the ‘Top Brass’ and ‘Lester.’ Hard-working cows that will make money for their owners for many years.”
genomic sires than proven bulls. “Certain proven bulls still have an important role in contract matings, but the reality is many breeders get excited about Page 54
conformation before the decision is made to sample a bull,” noted Smith. “In rare cases, a heifer may leave the herd before freshening, but will have sons born from embryo transfer. “This has been extremely rare, but we strongly favor bull mothers that calve
before a bull is sampled. “Inherently, heifers will be fresh and milking before their sons are sampled so we set expectations for production and
regularly and last in herds so that weighs heavily when considering whether to sample a bull or not,” continued Smith. In addition to estimating overall genetic merit, genomics will continue to help identify new traits, such as the JH1 recessive, which can lead to early embryonic death and in effect, decreased sire fertility. “The potential for new discoveries is exciting as the industry gains more data and continues its research,” said Horst. ABS continues research of its own and benefits from the long history its sister company, Pig Improvement Company (PIC), has with genomic technology. Since staff of both companies use the Deforest office, this allows for collaboration and shared resources in research. The size of the progeny test program at ABS is important to ensure a diverse and ample supply of semen is available in years ahead. Many genetic and economic factors come into consideration when making this decision. In the past 10 years, the program has ranged from 17-34 bulls sampled, and the current goal is to be around three bulls per month. This allows for sourcing a variety of pedigrees while ensuring the quality of bulls sampled remains strong. “We value our progeny test herds and want to keep our focus on quality first,” said Horst. “Outcross opportunities will present themselves, but we want to ensure the potential for graduation justifies the investment in progeny testing.” He continued by saying, “A program in the mid-30s for us should optimize production capacity of the bulls we house, since housing and feed resources have constraints. Even as demand for Jersey semen grows, we should be well positioned. As with milking cows, it makes good business sense to keep our bulls in production and limit the number not maximizing their production potential.” JERSEY JOURNAL
St. Jacobs ABC and ABS Nearing Their Silver Anniversary Many readers are well aware of St. Jacob’s Judge’s Choice bulls and its longstanding distribution arrangement with ABS Global—particularly those with a special emphasis on type in their breeding programs. Tim and Sharyn Abbott, Franklin, Vt., purchased St. Jacobs ABC in 2011 from the cooperative. Both have Jersey roots and spent time as AJCA employees— Tim managed Jersey Marketing Service until moving to ABS and Sharyn later was an assistant manager, before the couple moved back home to Vermont with their daughters Chelsea and Caitlin. This makes their appreciation for the breed even stronger through the people they have met along the way. This company has come a long way from its inception to where it stands today in the A.I. industry. History of St. Jacobs ABC St. Jacobs Animal Breeding Cooperative (ABC) began as a technician service in Waterloo County, Ont., in 1958 and became a member-owned cooperative in 1968. Bull housing facilities and offices were constructed in 1972. The company’s board began marketing semen through ABS Canada in 1990 and formed an exclusive relationship with ABS Global in 2000 to continue a marketing relationship in addition to processing semen and managing the St. Jacobs business. Along the way, Rock Ella Remake-ET became the first Jersey sampled by the company in 1995. The son of Curtsey King James out of Duncan Belle, became widely appreciated for his balanced transmitting pattern that eventually earned Premier Performance Sire titles at The All American Jersey Show in 2003 and 2005. In 2001, the Judge’s Choice program was launched as a special program to sample bulls from elite show cows. As it continues today, the bulls are chosen by an internationally recognized panel of judges who are in tune with the type market, and who have interacted with many of the bull mothers. The current panel consists of Michael Heath, Westminster, Md., Bloyce Thompson, Frenchfort, Prince Edward Island, Chris Hill, Thurmont, Md., Ken Empey, Dorchester, Ont., Callum McKinven, Canton de Hatley, Que., and Hank Van Exel, Lodi, Calif. Several of these people have strong Jersey ties. Judge’s Choice members receive the first units on every bull sampled at a flat price lower than retail. Those interested in joining should talk to their local ABS JUNE 2014
representatives. In 2005, Tim Abbott transitioned from the role of sire analyst that he held at ABS since 1991 to St. Jacobs General Manager. In 2011, the 44 members of the co-op voted to sell the business to Tim and Sharyn. The company has experienced continued success and has grown its
Veronica 20J, Excellent-97% began her St. Jacobs legacy with her syndicated son—Vindication. He saw much success with heifers and cows and sired Milo Vindication Season, Excellent-94%, who won multiple awards at World Dairy Expo. Since then, Arethusa Verbatim Response, another son, has seen great
Willie du Plessis and Family, South Africa “In 1985 I imported semen for the first time. I was fortunate to use A-Nine Top Brass as my first choice. His daughters’ production was amazing. They produced between 500-1000 kg. of milk more in their first lactation than what their dams did as mature cows. They had a major impact on my genetic selection from then onwards. In 1992 I took a chance with a young bull called ‘Lester.’ Again, a very fortunate choice. In 1994 I sold four of his daughters at our national sale and achieved the highest average price that year on the sale. The ‘Lesters’ were some of the best cows I ever milked. Good production, beautiful udders and strong cows. How do we not long for that strength today?”
female merchandising program in recent years. While the Jersey program is much smaller than Holsteins, the breed continues to be a priority for Tim as he keeps his eyes open for intriguing bulls from nationally recognized cows. Many bulls have followed in the footsteps of ‘Remake’ by making an impact on the breed. Huronia Centurion
success with heifers and is making impressive cows in milking form. Another bull that continues his relevance is SV Jade Hired Gun, who comes from a cow family developed by Michael Heath. Newer bulls are WF Action Terpster from Waverly Farms and Missika Vitality, a “Veronica” grandson with an outcross pedigree. (continued to page 56)
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As ABS and St. Jacobs look to celebrate 25 years together next year, the relationship continues to be important for reaching and satisfying customers in search of high type bulls from great cows. ABS’ Presence Shines in South Africa, Host of the 2014 WJCB Meetings In September 2014, the World Jersey Cattle Bureau will hold their 20 th conference in South Africa. ABS will be one of two A.I. companies to display daughter groups during the herd visits. It will be an opportunity for visitors to see outstanding ABS progeny from bulls such as “Legal,” “Headline” and “Ballard” in the most southern tip of Africa. Visitors will also meet local ABS consultants and farmers. Attendees will be a part of the national Jersey show held every other year, and hear from this year’s judge: Dr. Johan Jooste. He is renowned for assembling his Fortunata herd through imported embryos and some elite South African cow families. Fortunata was the first Jersey herd in the country to average more than 8,000 kg. milk. Jooste weighs in on his early impression of ABS genetics. “During a visit to the United States in 1987, one of the outstanding herds to me was Waverly Farm in Clear Brook, Va. The herd made a lasting impression. Quicksilver Babe was the cow that I still have a very clear picture of in my mind. With the many good ‘Top Brass’ x ‘Magic’ daughters that I saw at that stage it was inevitable that I would use ‘Babes Lad’ in my herd. Top Brass Babes Lad daughters were a huge success in my herd. They developed into cows with tremendous frames and excellent udders and were much more than just good looking cows. All of them consistently produced lactations of 10,000 kg. of milk and more in those years, which did not happen often. They also lasted extremely well and completed life time productions of about 60,000 kg milk. ‘Babes Lad’ bred daughters with very low SCCs, which meant healthy cows. Clinical mastitis was never a problem regardless of their high production. Much of it is due to their ideal teat size and shape, and, then very important, their perfect teat canal conformation. Their smooth teat openings never changed throughout their lifetimes. It was pure joy to have them in the milking parlour because of their good temperament, shallow udders and correct teat placement plus the ability to produce high volumes of milk. Page 56
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Regarding breeding values, they ranked at the top of the SA BLUP list. Their progeny carried on this tradition and the current highest SA bred Jersey bull is out of one of those ‘Babes Lad’ daughters. They were never shown purely because they were too valuable. It was, however, always my favourite group to show visitors to the herd. Using ‘Babes Lad’ semen was the correct choice to improve the herd and the beginning of my appreciation of the value of the secondary traits in dairy cows.” Annelize Smit van Niekerk is an ABS Genetic Consultant in South Africa and a Jersey enthusiast. When the ABS team a s k e d her about influential bulls in the South African market, she r e f l e c t e d, “When I started as an ABS representative seven years ago, ‘Iatola’ was the bull on everyone’s mind and lips. I have sold a lot of ‘Iatola’ semen.” She noted that when the daughters initially calved in, the daughters were not large—giving some mixed reviews, but that they had very good udders. “After his first daughters calved for the second time, I could not supply enough ‘Iatola’ semen. They are still today reliable big-bodied cows with the same high quality udders as in their first lactation. ‘Iatola’ is just one of many ABS bulls that proves ABS bulls last throughout every proof, and do not disappear from the radar. It is these types of bulls that have contributed to a growth in semen sales of 49% since 2007.” Annelize sheds some light on ABS’ Jersey business in South Africa. Q: Describe the demographics of farm types in your country. A: In coastal areas, dairies are pasture based with a few exceptions that combine pasture and TMR. In the central and northern part, dairies are on TMR systems, either making their own silage or buying in all their feed. The TMR dairies are tending to move toward freestall housing.
Q: How is the milk utilized? A: South Africa is a fluid market with a pricing system that pays on volume. Processers are moving toward UHT milk. Q: What percentage of the country’s cows are Jersey? A: Of registered cows at Jersey SA and cows under milk recording, 60% are Jerseys. Overall, the Jersey breed is slowly growing with about 5% in SA. Q: Does Jersey semen get used much for crossbreeding? A: Jersey semen does get used on other breeds such as Holstein herds and pasture based herds where farmers utilize crossbreeding and seasonal breed strategies. Q: What traits do your customers value most? A: JUI is still one of the most valued indexes that customers are looking at. But, more customers are realizing the value of looking at DPR, PL, and SCC. Thus, secondary traits are becoming more prominent and Jerseys farmers are looking for durable cows. Q: How are proven and genomic bulls used in your market? A: Using genomic Jersey bulls in SA is a relatively “new concept” for farmers and as the genomic bulls become better and better, semen sales on genomic bulls are increasing. Pricing on genomic bulls and proven bulls are the main factor determining what the farmer would buy. They still prefer to pay more for a proven bull than the same high price for a genomic bull.In some ways the Jersey genomics are behind compared to the Holstein breed as Jersey breeders are not yet chasing “genetic” like Holstein breeders do. Maybe due to the limited Jersey genomic bulls available. Q: What bulls are currently selling the best? A: “Legal,” “Vegas,” “Headline,” “Lyndon,” and “Ballard.” Q: How much sexed semen is used? A: ABS sexed semen sales have grown 22% in the last 7 years. “Legal,” “Amity,” “Vernon,” and “Premier” have sold well over the last 12 months.
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July 1 is Deadline to Apply for 2014-15 Scholarships Tuesday, July 1, 2014 is the deadline to submit applications for seven scholarships administered by the American Jersey Cattle Association, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. These awards provide financial support to Jersey youth enrolled in colleges or universities or, in some cases, gaining hands-on experience in the development and management of Registered Jersey™ cattle. Applicants must be a Junior or Lifetime member of the association upon submitting their application. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) is required to apply for these scholarships. Copies of high school and college transcripts must be included with the application. A Russell–Malnati Scholarship for Advanced Studies in the amount of $5,000 will be awarded. Undergraduate students who have completed at least onehalf of coursework credit hours required for a degree in dairy science, animal science (dairy emphasis), large animal veterinary practice, dairy production or manufacturing, or dairy product marketing, and graduate students in those program areas are eligible to apply. Two scholarships of $1,750 each will be presented. Students who will begin a program of study at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2014 may apply for the William A. Russell Memorial Scholarship. Students who have completed at least one year of study toward their degree are eligible for the V. L. Peterson Scholarship. In addition, three scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $1,500. The Paul Jackson Memorial Scholarship is for continuing college students in any degree program area. The Cedarcrest Scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student seeking a degree in large animal veterinary practice, dairy production, dairy manufacturing, or dairy product marketing. The Bob Toole Jersey Youth Award can be used for educational expenses or a well-defined practical experience related to breeding, developing and showing Registered Jerseys. The Reuben R. Cowles Jersey Youth Award will be presented to a resident of Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Applicants must be at least high school graduates, but not older than 36 years of age as of January 1, 2014. Applicants must state whether the award money will JUNE 2014
be used for to support their education or to fund a trip to the All American Jersey Show and Sale, the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings or other Jersey educational activities. The value of this award is variable. Applications are posted on the USJersey website at http://bit.ly/1iD5jir. These awards will be presented Saturday, November 8 at the annual Junior Banquet held during The All American Jersey Shows and Sales in Louisville, Ky.
For more information, contact the American Jersey Cattle Association by writing 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-2362, or visit its web site at USJersey.com.
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Proceeds from Genomic Bulls and Memoir to Drive New Ewing Scholarship The fundraising campaign to establish a permanent scholarship honoring Morris B. Ewing will be formally kicked off at the 2014 Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. in Alexandria, Va. The Morris Ewing Genetic Performance Scholarship will honor the dedication Morris had to what he described as “a truly unique and beneficial breed,” and stand as a testament to his dedication to increasing the productivity and profitability to the Jersey cow and Jersey genetics. The scholarship has been established under the AJCA Educational, Youth Activities & Special Awards Fund. Contributions are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as 501(c)(3) tax deductible charitable gifts. Once fully funded, the scholarship will be awarded annually to a junior or senior undergraduate student seeking a career in genetics, dairy production, large animal veterinary medicine or milk marketing. ABS Global Inc. has announced its commitment by designating a series of exciting high genomic young bulls for the fund drive, with a portion of the sales going into the Ewing Scholarship Fund. The first bull in this initiative, 29JE3897 Forest Glen Visionary Marker, has just been released and would rank in the top 20 of genomic sires on the April summary. This coincides with publication of Ewing’s autobiography, A Time With Jerseys, a 70-page volume that recaps the major highlights in the evolution of dairy cattle breeding in the 20th Century and progress in the development of the Jersey breed within the U.S. dairy industry. “This book will raise awareness of this scholarship fund drive,” says committee chair David C. Thorbahn, CEO of Select
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Throughout his life, Morris Ewing never waivered in his belief that the Jersey was “a truly unique and beneficial breed.”
Sires Inc., who counted Ewing as a career mentor. “It remembers Morris’s legacy as a geneticist, a supporter of the Jersey cow, and a friend to all he met.” Adds ABS senior sire analyst Dick Smith, “For those who knew and worked with him, his autobiography will bring back many pleasant memories. For those who never had the opportunity to know or work with Morris Ewing, his recollections will provide a better background on what happened in the Jersey breed on its way to an increasingly important role in the dairy industry of the 21st Century.” The book will be released Friday, June 27 in conjunction with the benefit auction for the AJCC Research Foundation. Proceeds above the retail price and shipping will be directed to the scholarship fund. As senior dairy sire analyst from 1974 through 1989 for American Breeders Service (now ABS Global, Inc.), Morris Ewing exerted considerable influence on genetic resources available to Jersey owners during a critical period in U.S. Jersey history. He was quick to secure sons of three impact sires: Milestones Generator, a bull that stood at ABS; and Observer Chocolate Soldier and S.S. Quicksilver of Fallneva, paternal
half-brothers and sons of Secret Signal Observer, a bull that a brief A.I. career at ABS in the late 1950s. Ewing’s acquisitions for ABS included two bulls honored with special issues of Jersey Journal (A-Nine Top Brass and Highland Duncan Lester), as well as Briarcliffs SS Early Settler, the maternal grandsire of Mason Boomer Sooner Berretta. An analyst, communicator and “people person” of the highest degree, Ewing was voted Honorary Membership by the Board of Directors of the American Jersey Cattle Club in 1989, then received the first AJCA-NAJ Award for Meritorious Service in 1999. He remained interested in and connected with the dairy genetics industry until his passing on October, 30, 2013, in Tucson, Ariz. Direct contributions to this fund may be made at any time, with checks payable to the AJCA Scholarship Funds, with Ewing Scholarship in the memo line. Donations to date have come from Dr. Robert E. Walton, De Forest, Wis.; Richard G. and Nancy M. Smith, Waunakee, Wis.; Maurice E. Core, Columbus, Ohio; Sara L. Gaetz and David E. Parkinson, Sahuarita, Ariz.; Mary Jane DeWeerd, Alexandria, Va.; Nancy Ellis, Morrisville, Mo.; George J. and Margaret Ann Gluski, Tucson, Ariz.; Louise M. Hamre, Portage, Wis.; and Dayton and Ann Sederquist, Sun Prairie, Wis. In addition to its chair David Thorbahn, CEO of Select Sires Inc., the Morris Ewing Genetic Performance Scholarship Committee includes breeders Bill Barlass, Barlass Jerseys LLC, Janesville, Wis.; Dan Bansen, Forest Glen Jerseys, Dayton, Ore., and Libby Bleakney of Highland Farms Inc., Cornish, Maine; sire analysts Dick Smith and Herby Lutz, Select Sires; and Neal Smith Cherie Bayer and Allen Carter (retired) of the AJCA staff. For more information or to make contributions, contact the AJCA Development Department at 614/322-4456 or email info@usjersey.com.
JERSEY JOURNAL
O.f. Headline Kayley 29Je3510—Headline PL +7.5 Gpta: +$517Cm, +$480Nm, +$441Fm Gjpi +153 Owens Farms Inc., Frederic, Wis.
Schultz Headline Jane, D-79% 29Je3510—Headline PL +6.0 Gpta: +$427Cm, +$419Nm, +$412Fm Gjpi +139 James S. Huffard Iii & James S. Huffard Iv, Crockett, Va.
Ahlem Headline Harmony 3764, VG-82% 29Je3510—Headline Pl +6.5 Gpta: +$510Cm, +$504Nm, +$501Fm Gjpi +179 William Ahlem Jr., Hilmar, Calif.
Jer Bel Headline Liza, VG-80% 29Je3510—Headline PL +6.0 Gpta: +$131Cm, +$365Nm, +$410Fm Gjpi +113 Howard King and Family, Fremont, Ohio
Bw Headline Suzanne 4 ET822-ET, D-75% 29Je3510—Headline Pl +6.5 Gpta: +$416Cm, +$436Nm, +$460Fm Gjpi +166 Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif.
Sunse Canyon Dazzler V Maid 2348 29Je3830—Dazzler PL +5.9 Gpta: +$685Cm, +$631Nm, +$584Fm Gjpi +231 Eric Leonard Silva, Beaver, Ore.
Tc 1601 Headline Bingo-Et, VG-85% 29Je3510—Headline PL +6.4 Gpta: +$442Cm, +$450Nm, +$455Fm Gjpi +159 Kevin Eric Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C.
D&E Headline Jo 21992, VG-85% 29Je3510—Headline PL +5.9 Gpta: +$450Cm, +$441Nm, +$426Fm Gjpi +147 Ken Vanfoeken Dairy, Hilmar, Calif.
Rectors Headline Firefall 21969, VG-86% 29JE3510—Headline PL +6.4 Gpta: +$418Cm, +$419Nm, +$409Fm Gjpi +134 Ken Vanfoeken Dairy, Hilmar, Calif.
Ahlem Hilario Lea 42660-ET 29Je3791—Hilario PL +5.8 Gpta: +$740Cm, +$647Nm, +$566Fm Gjpi +239 William Ahlem Jr., Hilmar, Calif.
Cal-Mart Shark Serena 6201 29JE3754—Shark PL +6.3 Gpta: +$634Cm, +$589Nm, +$548Fm Gjpi +211 Martin Dairy LLC, Tillamook, Ore.
Sunset Canyon Hilario Dahlia 320-ET 29Je3791—Hilario PL +5.8 Gpta: +$705Cm, +$635Nm, +$573Fm Gjpi +230 Ahlem Farms Partnership, Hilmar, Calif.
Clover Patch Headline Plato, VG-83% 29Je3510—Headline PL +6.3 Gpta: +$418Cm, +$419Nm, +$409Fm Gjpi +134 Alan Kozak, Millersburg, Ohio
Generations Daybreak Lola 29Je3768—Daybreak PL +5.8 Gpta: +$581Cm, +$535Nm, +$499Fm Gjpi +205 Diamond Valley Dairy, Salem, Ore.
Yosemite Jevon Avery J6457, VG-81% 29Je3346—Jevon PL +6.3 Gpta: +$437Cm, +$395Nm, +$341Fm Gjpi +107 Ken Vanfoeken Dairy, Hilmar, Calif.
Kane-Lane Headline Simone 29Je3510—Headline PL +5.8 Gpta: +$434Cm, +$444Nm, +$455Fm Gjpi +163 Steven B. Koehn, Meno, Okla.
Ahlem Headline Vette 35528-Et, VG-85% 29Je3510—Headline PL +6.2 Gpta: +$464Cm, +$491Nm, +$517Fm Gjpi +180 William Ahlem Jr., Hilmar, Calif.
Bw Premier Katie If132-Et 29Je3756—Premier PL +5.8 Gpta: +$491Cm, +$475Nm, +$464Fm Gjpi +162 Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif.
Ahlem Legal Princess 37453, VG-82% 29Je3506—Legal PL +6.2 Gpta: +$571Cm, +$515Nm, +$457Fm Gjpi +168 William Ahlem Jr., Hilmar, Calif.
All Lynns Medalist Maggie-Et, VG-80% 29Je3735—Medalist PL +5.8 Gpta: +$451Cm, +$423Nm, +$394Fm Gjpi +158 Tony Meier, Palmer, Kan.
Ahlem Premier Ruth 41602 29Je3756—Premier PL +6.2 Gpta: +$522Cm, +$483Nm, +$448Fm Gjpi +160 William Ahlem Jr., Hilmar, Calif.
Dupat Headline 8920, VG-81% 29Je3510—Headline PL +5.8 Gpta: +$495Cm, +$489Nm, +$482Fm Gjpi +158 Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc., Hilmar, Calif.
Hawarden Premier Norine, VG-84% 29Je3756—Premier PL +6.2 Gpta: +$525Cm, +$469Nm, +$411Fm Gjpi +142 Hawarden Jerseys Inc., Weston, Idaho
Sunset Canyon Dazzler V Maid 342-Et 29Je3830—Dazzler PL +5.7 Gpta: +$666Cm, +$613Nm, +$568Fm Gjpi +226 Eric Leonard Silva, Beaver, Ore.
Forest Glen Premier Cloe 29Je3756—Premier PL +6.1 Gpta: +$480Cm, +$426Nm, +$371Fm Gjpi +142 Stanley K. and Dora H. Bansen, Dayton, Ore.
Ahlem Headline Lea 255, D79% 29Je3510—Headline PL +5.7 Gpta: +$515Cm, +$520Nm, +$530Fm Gjpi +193 William Ahlem Jr., Hilmar, Calif.
Forest Glen Headline Promise Me 29Je3510—Headline PL +6.1 Gpta: +$363Cm, +$400Nm, +$423Fm Gjpi +122 Stanley K. and Dora H. Bansen, Dayton, Ore.
Ahlem Medalist Rosanna 39938 29Je3735—Medalist PL +5.7 Gpta: +$530Cm, +$475Nm, +$422Fm Gjpi +173 William Ahlem Jr., Hilmar, Calif.
Cal-Mart Premier Sharil 6799-Twin 29Je3756—Premier PL +6.0 Gpta: +$526Cm, +$486Nm, +$455Fm Gjpi +171 Martin Dairy LLC, Tillamook, Ore.
Tollenaar Headline 6533, VG-84% 29Je3510—Headline PL +5.7 Gpta: +$454Cm, +$473Nm, +$494Fm Gjpi +164 Tollenaar Jerseys, Elk Grove, Calif.
Ahlem Headline Veetee 38067, D-76% 29Je3510—Headline PL +6.0 Gpta: +$411Cm, +$436Nm, +$459Fm Gjpi +148 William Ahlem Jr., Hilmar, Calif.
All Lynns Headline Worthy-Et, VG-81% 29Je3510—Headline PL +5.7 Gpta: +$417Cm, +$422Nm, +$431Fm Gjpi +151 D & D Jerseys, Newton, Wis.
Generators Topsy, 97% 29Je2732—Generator James Chaney, Bowling Green, Ky.
Extreme Electra, 95% 29JE3230—Extreme Entourage Farm, Cybil Fisher and Triple T, Gaithersburg, Md.
Generators Imp, 96% 29Je2732—Generator The Jersey Nook and Florence Lenehan, Riley, Kan.
On The Go Vindication Iamsogood, 95% 94JE3437—Vindication Katrina Watson, Perkins, Okla.
29Je2793—Top Brass
Jbs Pasleys Prada, 95% 94JE3437—Vindication Jenna Sprout, Hop Bottom, Pa.
Billings Top Rosanne, 96% 29Je2793—Top Brass Max and Steve Bachelor and Family, Angola, Ind.
Sleeper Favor Design Dandy, 94% 29JE2755—Sleeping Milestone Kris Koon, Emory, Texas
Sunset Champion Design Laddie, 95% 29JE2692—Champion M. C. Southwell, Athens, Ga.
Generators Knight Mae, 94% 29JE2732—Generator Cedarcrest Farms, Faunsdale, Ala.
The Trademarks Sable Fashion, 95% 29Je2726—Trademark Victory Jersey Farm, Tulia, Texas
W.f. Milad Topaz, 94% 29JE2717—Milad-(Ll) Robert Stiles and Sons, Clear Brook, Va.
Generator Beauty Clara, 95% 29JE2732—Generator George and Karen Hanford, Marcellus, N.Y.
Pixys Generator Kate-Twin, 94% 29JE2732—Generator Headspring Farm, Newberry, S.C.
Springdale P. Generator Passion, 95% 29JE2732—Generator The Billings Farm, Woodstock, Vt.
Generators Sweet Dreams, 94% 29JE2732—Generator Circle B Farms, Orland, Calif.
Asm Madge Of Hillview, 95% 29JE2755—Sleeping Milestone John C. Schweigert, Tremont, Ill.
Generator Bounty Beth, 94% 29JE2732—Generator Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Riggs and Family, Evansville, Ind.
Headspring Generator Ago, 95% 29JE2732—Generator Dardenella Farm & Headspring Farm, Orangeburg, S.C.
Maple Lawn Generator Ginger, 94% 29JE2732—Generator Derrin Keith Hiatt, Braman, Okla.
29JE2826—Early Settler
M.g. Tradition Rubyette, 94% 29JE2730—Tradition Circle B Farms, Orland, Calif.
29JE2793—Top Brass
Mikal April Generator, 94% 29JE2732—Generator Michael D. and E. Alan Cleveland, Sweetwater, Tenn.
Jrs Volunteer Britani, 95% 29JE2792—Volunteer Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va.
R.j.f. Generator Callie, 94% 29JE2732—Generator The Jersey Nook, Riley, Kan.
29JE2793—Top Brass
Wilderness Generator Sampler, 94% 29JE2732—Generator Robert C. and Helene Z. Dreisbach, Mercer, Pa.
Wf/L&M Investor Babe, 95% 29JE2887—Investor WF/L & M Jerseys, Clear Brook, Va.
Misty Meadow Sm Toni, 94% 29JE2755—Sleeping Milestone Misty Meadow Farm, Fortuna, Calif.
Shenandoah Brigadier Giddy, 95% 29JE2840—Brigadier Janet and Tracy Stiles, Boonsboro, Md.
Gr Nev-R-Dun Golden Gen Mi, 94% Roger Mabry, Rogers Ark.
Au Golden Surville Brass Candy, 96% Cal-A-Nan Jerseys, Oakdale, Calif.
Osb E Settler Shadow Maggie, 95% David James Mason, Buhl, Idaho O.f. Brass Merit, 95% Owens Farms Inc., Frederic, Wis.
W.f. Brass Darian, 95% Laura Dufford-Jackson, Boyce, Va.
29JE2784—Golden Lad
29JE2877—Sky Line
Asm Willo Wanda, 94% 29JE2755—Sleeping Milestone James G. Keesling and Family, Albany, Ind.
Dogwood Hill Homestead Kool, 95% 29JE2861—Homestead Chad David Senn, Newberry, S.C.
Generators Emerald, 94% 29JE2732—Generator Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va.
Poplar Top Brig Quasar, 95% 29JE2840—Brigadier Frank M. Senn and Sons, Newberry, S.C.
How Blie Silver Betty, 94% 29JE2790—Silver Sequel William G. and Marion G. Barlass, Janesville, Wis.
Otto Brook Megan, 95% 29JE2865—Brook Amy Jo and Ben Vos, Maribel, Wis.
Sonshines T. Brass Wilma, 94% 29Je2793—Top Brass Weldon Dewitt, Quitman, Texas
Dreamroad Lester Carly, 95% 29JE2875—Lester Rebecca Ferry, Johnstown, N.Y.
Mikal Top Brass Spacy, 94% Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va.
Seacord Farm Expo Elaine, 95% 29JE3041—Expo Brian S. Seacord, Greenwich, N.Y.
Midnight Fern Azure, 94% 29JE2799—Midnight Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Riggs and Family, Evansville, Ind.
Woodruffs Lester Elvira, 95% 29JE2875—Lester Erika Graves and Jacob Morgan, Urbana, Ohio
Julianne Tb Of Hoosier Valley, 94% Hoosier Valley Jerseys, Brazil, Ind.
Skyline Hl Sandy, 95% Eric Leonard Silva, Beaver, Ore.
29JE2793—Top Brass
29JE2793—Top Brass
GR M Volunteer Midge Of Windyridge, 94% 29JE2792—Volunteer Newhall Farm Ltd., Reading, Vt.
Renner Farm Lester 628, 94% 29JE2875—Lester Adam John Van Exel, Lodi, Calif.
Chasin Rainbows Brig Gold, 94% 29JE2840—Brigadier Patti Tohl, Netarts, Ore.
Hillacres Star Bright-ET, 94% 29JE2875—Lester Thomas Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa.
Renovator Kim Heather, 94% 29JE2927—Renovator Delwyn V. Westergard/Westergard Jerseys, Ogden, Utah
Antique Valleys Glenwood Zerba, 94% 29JE2910—Glenwood Kent Campbell, Greene, N.Y.
Cal-A-Nan Lester Candy Cane-Et, 94% 29JE2875—Lester Cal-A-Nan Jerseys, Oakdale, Calif.
Laurick Lester Elle, 94% 29JE2875—Lester Rick Brewer and Family, Arrington, Tenn.
Clover Farms Lester Echo, 94% 29JE2875—Lester Zachary and Walter Graves, Dundas, Ill.
Woodstock Mascot Andy, 94% 29JE3145—Mascot Phillip Binversie, Reedsville, Wis.
Pr Chapmans Lester Kelly, 94% 29JE2875—Lester Bill Chapman, Taylorsville, N.C.
Maple Lawn Lesters Jammin, 94% 29JE2875—Lester Kevin G. Knapp, Larchwood, Iowa
Jo-Kirch Lester Prism, 94% 29JE2875—Lester Edward F. Kirchdoerfer, Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Dreamroad Viking Spunky, 94% Rebecca Ferry, Johnstown, N.Y.
Reich-Dale Brigadier Sandra Dee, 94% 29JE2840—Brigadier Curtis L. Reichard, Chambersburg, Pa.
Contentment Mahalia, 94% 29JE2875—Lester Brent E. Oatney, Partridge, Kan.
Family Hill Brook Lynna, 94% 29JE2865—Brook Ryan A. Lancaster, Tillamook, Ore.
Ahlem Khan Cora 7175, 94% 29JE2962—Khan William Ahlem Jr., Hilmar, Calif.
Chapel Bank Lester Treasure, 94% 29JE2875—Lester Chapel Bank Farm, Hobart, N.Y. Burk Farms Lester N13, 94% 29JE2875—Lester Kyle Burk, Marionville, Mo. Family Hill Brook Devine, 94% 29JE2865—Brook Aaron Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash. O.f. Lester Ladyslipper, 94% 29JE2875—Lester Owens Farms Inc., Frederic, Wis. Ahlem Lester Sarah, 94% 29JE2875—Lester William Ahlem Jr., Hilmar, Calif. Longview Brook Rachel, 94% 29JE2865—Brook Timothy and Patricia Everett, Sharon Springs, N.Y. Billings Lester Darlyne, 94% 29JE2875—Lester The Billings Farm, Woodstock, Vt. Stornaway Lester Cherie, 94% 29JE2875—Lester Thomas F. and Catherine F. Murphy, Norwich, N.Y. Smith Haven Brook Sasha, 94% 29JE2865—Brook Dale A. Smith, Hamburg, Minn. Stornaway Brook Fiddlesticks, 94% 29JE2865—Brook Tom and Nancy Murray, Waterloo, N.Y. Wesleys Brook Sierra Swan, 94% 29JE2865—Brook Lynde Irene Vanderstappen, Transfer, Pa.
29JE2919 —Viking
Jenks View Mae-ET, 94% 29JE3027—View William H. (Jim) Jenks, Marathon, Wis. Deerview Montana Galaxy-Et, 94% 29JE3075—Montana Walter Jones, Kirkland, Wash. Lady-Lane Cyclone Kelly, 94% 29JE3207—Cyclone Garry Jay Hansen, Mulino, Ore. Ssf Hallmark Posey, 94% 29JE3114—Hallmark Steven and Amanda Killian, Blair, Wis. Normandell Paragon Millie, 94% 29JE3161—Paragon Lewis Stuttle, Dryden, N.Y. Extreme Favor, 94% 29JE3230—Extreme Dale Chugg, Ogden, Utah Schultz Hallmark Chill, 94% 29JE3114—Hallmark Lylestanley Trace LLC, Lee, Fla. Iatola Sheona Of Wf, 94% 29JE3301—Iatola Todd Stiles, Clear Brook, Va. Fvf Extreme Starnight, 94% 29JE3230—Extreme Uht Enterprises and Canaan Jerseys, Orland, Calif. Milo Vindication Season-ET, 94% 94JE3437—Vindication Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn. Vindctn Britany Of Last Chance, 94% 94JE3437—Vindication Townside Jerseys, Wilson, Wis.
TH Rosie, 94% 29JE3105—Tophat Cedarcrest Farms, Faunsdale, Ala.
Vindications Molly, 94% 94JE3437—Vindication Starwischer Jerseys and L. Yocum and E., K., and H. Starkey and G. and M. Hoewischer, Mechanicsburg, Ohio
Osceola Pancho Sparkel A 251, 94% 29JE3073—Pancho Forest Glen Jerseys, Dayton, Ore.
Rgr Vin Drizzle-Et, 94% 94JE3437—Vindication Seth Nehls, Hustisford, Wis.
Lagerweys Brook Rosesetta-Et, 94% 29JE2865—Brook David J. Kulp, Manheim, Pa.
Rocha Iatola Francesca, 94% 29JE3301—Iatola Cris and Doris Rocha, Tillamook, Ore.
Ferreira Millenium F1997-Et, E-91% 29Je3235‑Millenium 5-2 305 3x 46,020 4.4% 2,007 3.1% 1,447 92DCR 4,993C Todd Silveira, Clovis, N.M.
Queen-Acres View Autumn, E-90% 29Je3027—View 6-0 305 29,800 5.0% 1,504 4.2% 1,254 94DCR 4,154C Rebeccah Lippy, Keymar, Md.
Queen-Acres Millenium Libby-Et, VG-84% 29Je3235‑Millenium 4-6 305 38,130 4.6% 1,771 3.7% 1,426 95DCR 4,813C James L. and Sharon L. Osborn, Keymar, Md.
Queen-Acres Millenium Lillian-Et, VG-88% 29Je3235‑Millenium 4-11 305 38,550 3.9% 1,511 3.2% 1,246 94DCR 4,138C James L. and Sharon L. Osborn, Keymar, Md.
Celestial Iatola Silhouette, VG-82% 29Je3301—Iatola 4-0 305 3x 32,370 5.4% 1,747 4.3% 1,376 94DCR 4,712C Grant Fremstad, Lone Rock, Wis.
Mainstream Hallmark Serena, E-90% 29Je3114—Hallmark 9-4 305 32,540 4.7% 1,517 3.7% 1,204 102DCR 4,097C Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden, Wash.
Qa/Wf Hallmark Delirious, E-90% 29JE3114—Hallmark 4-1 305 36,650 5.3% 1,953 3.6% 1,310 95DCR 4,529C Deborah C. Osborn and Waverly Farms, Keymar, Md.
Lester Duncan Alet, E-90% 29Je2875—Lester 5-2 297 29,710 5.1% 1,515 4.3% 1,267 DHIR 4,082C Raycene Crews and Cassie Gillespie, Boise, Idaho
Norse Star Hallmark Bootie, E-90% 29Je3114—Hallmark 3-0 305 3x 34,427 7.1% 2,428 3.8% 1,303 92DCR 4,509C Jeana Marie Fremstad, Westby, Wis.
Queen-Acres View Autumn, E-90% 29Je3027—View 8-10 305 30,370 4.8% 1,465 4.0% 1,227 95DCR 4,052C Rebeccah Lippy, Keymar, Md.
Normandell Khan Ariel, VG-84% 29Je2962—Khan 4-3 305 36,780 4.5% 1,662 3.5% 1,302 94DCR 4,462C Norse Star Jerseys, Westby, Wis.
Jenks Bold Dan Lindy, E-90% 29Je3040—Bold Dan 3-9 305 3x 30,600 4.9% 1,502 3.8% 1,175 94DCR 4,035C William H. (Jim) Jenks, Marathon, Wis.
Ferreira Millenium F1997-Et, E-91% 29Je3235‑Millenium 3-7 305 3x 36,430 6.5% 2,386 3.5% 1,284 94DCR 4,438C Todd Silveira, Clovis, N.M.
Star Jerseys Lucky Lepricon, VG-85% 29Je2875—Lester 3-9 305 30,270 4.9% 1,488 4.1% 1,256 DHIR 4,024C George Crews, Star, Idaho
Mainstream Hallmark Serena, E-90% 29Je3114—Hallmark 5-5 305 34,270 4.8% 1,653 3.7% 1,279 101DCR 4,419C Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden, Wash.
Sunset Canyon Montana Mischief, E-93% 29Je3075—Montana 5-11 305 36,570 5.1% 1,872 3.2% 1,162 95DCR 4,010C Nathan A. Jensen, Beaver, Ore.
Mainstream Hallmark Serena, E-90% 29Je3114—Hallmark 4-4 305 33,390 5.2% 1,721 3.8% 1,276 99DCR 4,416C Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden, Wash.
Scotch View Frosty Bouquet, D-78% 29Je3027—View 5-1 305 3x 30,150 4.8% 1,441 4.0% 1,203 89DCR 3,980C Nico DeBoer, Chandler, Texas
Down Home Montana Brita, VG-87% 29Je3075—Montana 3-3 305 3x 35,530 4.7% 1,677 3.6% 1,274 90DCR 4,405C Richard Wubs, Rusk, Texas
Stoney Point Vindication Fifi, E-93% 94Je3437—Vindication 6-0 305 3x 32,730 5.8% 1,897 3.5% 1,150 88DCR 3,975C Devin Norton Prokop, Middleburgh, N.Y.
Havs Iatola Topaz, E-91% 29Je3301—Iatola 3-1 305 36,290 4.9% 1,771 3.5% 1,272 102DCR 4,397C Michael R. Kortus, Lynden, Wash.
Mainstream Hallmark Serena, E-90% 29Je3114—Hallmark 7-8 305 32,040 4.9% 1,567 3.6% 1,149 102DCR 3,973C Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden, Wash.
Havs Iatola Topaz, E-91% 29Je3301—Iatola 4-4 305 35,000 5.3% 1,842 3.6% 1,259 101DCR 4,353C Michael R. Kortus, Lynden, Wash.
Queen-Acres Millenium Sunflower, VG-87% 29Je3235‑Millenium 2-5 305 34,340 4.3% 1,474 3.4% 1,155 95DCR 3,955C James L. and Sharon L. Osborn, Keymar, Md.
Buddvu Allys Lou-Et, E-91% 29Je2962—Khan 4-3 305 30,530 5.6% 1,720 4.1% 1,251 90DCR 4,333C Tollenaar Jerseys, Elk Grove, Calif.
Norse Star Iatola Becka-Et, VG-88% 29Je3301—Iatola 3-2 305 3x 27,900 5.6% 1,558 4.1% 1,140 94DCR 3,948C Jory Fremstad, Westby, Wis.
Queen-Acres Millenium Sunflower, VG-87% 29Je3235‑Millenium 5-4 305 40,990 3.4% 1,413 3.4% 1,389 95DCR 4,188C James L. and Sharon L. Osborn, Keymar, Md.
Ahlem Hallmark Jenny 4015-Twin, VG-87% 29Je3114—Hallmark 4-1 295 3x 30,840 4.7% 1,445 3.8% 1,177 93DCR 3,947C Jeana Marie Fremstad, Westby, Wis.
Queen-Acres Millenium Libby-Et, VG-84% 29Je3235‑Millenium 3-4 305 33,740 4.7% 1,588 3.6% 1,210 95DCR 4,184C James L. and Sharon L. Osborn, Keymar, Md.
Prizes Praise Of Star Jersey, D-76% 29Je2962—Khan 3-6 305 30,910 4.6% 1,409 4.2% 1,292 DHIR 3,947C Raycene Crews, Boise, Idaho
Ferreira Millenium F1997-Et, E-91% 29Je3235‑Millenium 5-2 305 3x 46,020 4.4% 2,007 3.1% 1,447 92DCR 4,993C Todd Silveira, Clovis, N.M.
Queen-Acres Millenium Sunflower, VG-87% 29Je3235‑Millenium 2-5 305 34,340 4.3% 1,474 3.4% 1,155 95DCR 3,955C James L. and Sharon L. Osborn, Keymar, Md.
Queen-Acres Millenium Sunflower, VG-87% 29Je3235‑Millenium 5-4 305 40,990 3.4% 1,413 3.4% 1,389 95DCR 4,188C James L. and Sharon L. Osborn, Keymar, Md.
Mainstream Hallmark Serena, E-90% 29Je3114—Hallmark 5-5 305 34,270 4.8% 1,653 3.7% 1,279 101DCR 4,419C Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden, Wash.
Queen-Acres Millenium Lillian-Et, VG-88% 29Je3235‑Millenium 4-11 305 38,550 3.9% 1,511 3.2% 1,246 94DCR 4,138C James L. and Sharon L. Osborn, Keymar, Md.
Queen-Acres Millenium Libby-Et, VG-84% 29Je3235‑Millenium 3-4 305 33,740 4.7% 1,588 3.6% 1,210 95DCR 4,184C James L. and Sharon L. Osborn, Keymar, Md.
Queen-Acres Millenium Libby-Et, VG-84% 29Je3235‑Millenium 4-6 305 38,130 4.6% 1,771 3.7% 1,426 95DCR 4,813C James L. and Sharon L. Osborn, Keymar, Md.
Pr Norse Star Alert Torie, D-75% 29Je3208—Alert 4-2 305 3x 33,610 3.6% 1,215 3.3% 1,118 89DCR 3,492C Norse Star Jerseys, Westby, Wis.
Normandell Khan Ariel, VG-84% 29Je2962—Khan 4-3 305 36,780 4.5% 1,662 3.5% 1,302 94DCR 4,462C Norse Star Jerseys, Westby, Wis.
Mainstream Hallmark Serena, E-90% 29Je3114—Hallmark 4-4 305 33,390 5.2% 1,721 3.8% 1,276 99DCR 4,416C Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden, Wash.
Qa/Wf Hallmark Delirious, E-90% 29Je3114—Hallmark 4-1 305 36,650 5.3% 1,953 3.6% 1,310 95DCR 4,529C Deborah C. Osborn and Waverly Farms, Keymar, Md.
Stoney Point Vindication Fifi, E-93% 94Je3437—Vindication 6-0 305 3x 32,730 5.8% 1,897 3.5% 1,150 88DCR 3,975C Devin Norton Prokop, Middleburgh, N.Y.
Sunset Canyon Montana Mischief, E-93% 29Je3075—Montana 5-11 305 36,570 5.1% 1,872 3.2% 1,162 95DCR 4,010C Nathan A. Jensen, Beaver, Ore.
Sunset Canyon Montana Mischief, E-93% 29Je3075—Montana 4-10 305 32,620 5.2% 1,708 3.1% 1,021 94DCR 3,523C Nathan A. Jensen, Beaver, Ore.
Ferreira Millenium F1997-Et, E-91% 29Je3235‑Millenium 3-7 305 3x 36,430 6.5% 2,386 3.5% 1,284 94DCR 4,438C Todd Silveira, Clovis, N.M.
Mainstream Hallmark Serena, E-90% 29Je3114—Hallmark 9-4 305 32,540 4.7% 1,517 3.7% 1,204 102DCR 4,097C Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden, Wash.
Havs Iatola Topaz, E-91% 29Je3301—Iatola 3-1 305 36,290 4.9% 1,771 3.5% 1,272 102DCR 4,397C Michael R. Kortus, Lynden, Wash.
Celestial Iatola Silhouette, VG-82% 29Je3301—Iatola 4-0 305 3x 32,370 5.4% 1,747 4.3% 1,376 94DCR 4,712C Grant Fremstad, Lone Rock, Wis.
Queen-Acres Millenium Sunflower, VG-87% 29Je3235‑Millenium 3-8 305 36,100 3.7% 1,344 3.3% 1,190 94DCR 3,797C James L. and Sharon L. Osborn, Keymar, Md.
Havs Iatola Topaz, E-91% 29Je3301—Iatola 1-10 305 32,270 5.0% 1,615 3.3% 1,079 100DCR 3,727C Michael R. Kortus, Lynden, Wash.
29Je3075—Montana Down Home Montana Brita, VG-87% 3-3 305 3x 35,530 4.7% 1,677 3.6% 1,274 90DCR 4,405C Richard Wubs, Rusk, Texas
Mainstream Hallmark Serena, E-90% 29Je3114—Hallmark 7-8 305 32,040 4.9% 1,567 3.6% 1,149 102DCR 3,973C Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden, Wash.
Havs Iatola Topaz, E-91% 29Je3301—Iatola 4-4 305 35,000 5.3% 1,842 3.6% 1,259 101DCR 4,353C Michael R. Kortus, Lynden, Wash.
Pr Norse Star Alert Torie, D-75% 29Je3208—Alert 3-0 305 3x 31,950 4.1% 1,308 3.3% 1,052 89DCR 3,546C Norse Star Jerseys, Westby, Wis.
Vee Tee Montana B2088, VG-85% 29Je3075—Montana 5-5 305 34,800 4.3% 1,488 3.3% 1,136 100DCR 3,922C Patti Tohl, Netarts, Ore.
Salvation Lester Blanche, E-93% 29Je2875—Lester 7-8 305 31,840 4.2% 1,352 3.6% 1,143 85DCR 3,651C Queen-Acres Jerseys, Keymar, Md.
Sunset Canyon Montana Mischief, E-93% 29Je3075—Montana 7-7 305 34,700 5.9% 2,060 3.2% 1,109 94DCR 3,828C Nathan A. Jensen, Beaver, Ore.
Deerview Montana Galaxy-Et, E-94% 29Je3075—Montana 5-7 305 31,810 4.5% 1,432 3.2% 1,004 94DCR 3,465C Walter Jones, Kirkland, Wash.
Norse Star Hallmark Bootie, 90% 29Je3114—Hallmark 3-0 305 3x 34,427 7.1% 2,428 3.8% 1,303 92DCR 4,509C Jeana Marie Fremstad, Westby, Wis.
Norse Star Gemini Makia, D-79% 29Je3334—Gemini 4-5 305 3x 31,790 5.1% 1,636 3.4% 1,090 93DCR 3,766C Norse Star Jerseys, Westby, Wis.
Ferreira Millenium F1997-Et, E-91% 29Je3235‑Millenium 5-2 305 3x 46,020 4.4% 2,007 3.1% 1,447 92DCR 4,993C Todd Silveira, Clovis, N.M.
Star Jerseys Lucky Lepricon, VG-85% 29Je2875—Lester 3-9 305 30,270 4.9% 1,488 4.1% 1,256 DHIR 4,024C George Crews, Star, Idaho
Queen-Acres Millenium Libby-Et, VG-84% 29Je3235‑Millenium 4-6 305 38,130 4.6% 1,771 3.7% 1,426 95DCR 4,813C James L. and Sharon L. Osborn, Keymar, Md.
Queen-Acres View Autumn, E-90% 29Je3027—View 6-0 305 29,800 5.0% 1,504 4.2% 1,254 94DCR 4,154C Rebeccah Lippy, Keymar, Md.
Queen-Acres Millenium Sunflower, VG-87% 29Je3235‑Millenium 5-4 305 40,990 3.4% 1,413 3.4% 1,389 95DCR 4,188C James L. and Sharon L. Osborn, Keymar, Md.
Buddvu Allys Lou-Et, E-91% 29Je2962—Khan 4-3 305 30,530 5.6% 1,720 4.1% 1,251 90DCR 4,333C Tollenaar Jerseys, Elk Grove, Calif.
Celestial Iatola Silhouette, VG-82% 29Je3301—Iatola 4-0 305 3x 32,370 5.4% 1,747 4.3% 1,376 94DCR 4,712C Grant Fremstad, Lone Rock, Wis.
Lester Duncan Alet, E-90% 29Je2875—Lester 6-1 305 29,950 4.5% 1,352 4.2% 1,251 99DCR 3,802C Raycene Crews and Cassie Gillespie, Boise, Idaho
Qa/Wf Hallmark Delirious, E-90% 29JE3114—Hallmark 4-1 305 36,650 5.3% 1,953 3.6% 1,310 95DCR 4,529C Deborah C. Osborn and Waverly Farms, Keymar, Md.
Queen-Acres Millenium Lillian-Et, VG-88% 29Je3235‑Millenium 4-11 305 38,550 3.9% 1,511 3.2% 1,246 94DCR 4,138C James L. and Sharon L. Osborn, Keymar, Md.
Norse Star Hallmark Bootie, 90% 29Je3114—Hallmark 3-0 305 3x 34,427 7.1% 2,428 3.8% 1,303 92DCR 4,509C Jeana Marie Fremstad, Westby, Wis.
Queen-Acres View Autumn, E-90% 29Je3027—View 8-10 305 30,370 4.8% 1,465 4.0% 1,227 95DCR 4,052C Rebeccah Lippy, Keymar, Md.
Normandell Khan Ariel, VG-84% 29Je2962—Khan 4-3 305 36,780 4.5% 1,662 3.5% 1,302 94DCR 4,462C Norse Star Jerseys, Westby, Wis.
Lester Duncan Alet, E-90% 29Je2875—Lester 4-1 305 30,800 4.4% 1,352 4.0% 1,227 DHIR 3,768 Raycene Crews and Cassie Gillespie, Boise, Idaho
Prizes Praise Of Star Jersey, D-76% 29Je2962—Khan 3-6 305 30,910 4.6% 1,409 4.2% 1,292 DHIR 3,947C Raycene Crews, Boise, Idaho
Queen-Acres Millenium Libby-Et, VG-84% 29Je3235‑Millenium 3-4 305 33,740 4.7% 1,588 3.6% 1,210 95DCR 4,184C James L. and Sharon L. Osborn, Keymar, Md.
Ferreira Millenium F1997-Et, E-91% 29Je3235‑Millenium 3-7 305 3x 36,430 6.5% 2,386 3.5% 1,284 94DCR 4,438C Todd Silveira, Clovis, N.M.
Jenks Jevon J1838, VG-80% 29Je3346—Jevon 4-0 305 3x 29,220 4.8% 1,399 4.1% 1,210 95DCR 3,925C William H. (Jim) Jenks, Marathon, Wis.
Mainstream Hallmark Serena, E-90% 29Je3114—Hallmark 5-5 305 34,270 4.8% 1,653 3.7% 1,279 101DCR 4,419C Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden, Wash.
Brigadier Duncan Y Fern, VG-82% 29Je2840—Brigadier 8-9 305 30,370 4.7% 1,416 4.0% 1,205 DHIR 3,839C Raycene Crews, Boise, Idaho
Mainstream Hallmark Serena, E-90% 29Je3114—Hallmark 4-4 305 33,390 5.2% 1,721 3.8% 1,276 99DCR 4,416C Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden, Wash.
Mainstream Hallmark Serena, E-90% 29Je3114—Hallmark 9-4 305 32,540 4.7% 1,517 3.7% 1,204 102DCR 4,097C Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden, Wash.
Down Home Montana Brita, VG-87% 29Je3075—Montana 3-3 305 3x 35,530 4.7% 1,677 3.6% 1,274 90DCR 4,405C Richard Wubs, Rusk, Texas
Scotch View Frosty Bouquet, D-78% 29Je3027—View 5-1 305 3x 30,150 4.8% 1,441 4.0% 1,203 89DCR 3,980C Nico DeBoer, Chandler, Texas
Havs Iatola Topaz, E-91% 29Je3301—Iatola 3-1 305 36,290 4.9% 1,771 3.5% 1,272 102DCR 4,397C Michael R. Kortus, Lynden, Wash.
Star Jerseys Lucky Lepricon, VG-85% 29Je2875—Lester 5-1 305 30,410 4.5% 1,375 4.0% 1,202 100DCR 3,770C George Crews, Star, Idaho
Lester Duncan Alet, E-90% 29Je2875—Lester 5-2 297 29,710 5.1% 1,515 4.3% 1,267 DHIR 4,082C Raycene Crews and Cassie Gillespie, Boise, Idaho
Brigadier Duncan Y Fern, VG-82% 29Je2840—Brigadier 6-0 305 28,840 4.7% 1,361 4.1% 1,194 DHIR 3,740C Raycene Crews, Boise, Idaho
Havs Iatola Topaz, E-91% 29Je3301—Iatola 4-4 305 35,000 5.3% 1,842 3.6% 1,259 101DCR 4,353C Michael R. Kortus, Lynden, Wash.
Queen-Acres Millenium Sunflower, VG-87% 29Je3235‑Millenium 3-8 305 36,100 3.7% 1,344 3.3% 1,190 94DCR 3,797C James L. and Sharon L. Osborn, Keymar, Md.
Norse Star Hallmark Bootie, 90% 29Je3114—Hallmark 3-0 305 3x 34,427 7.1% 2,428 3.8% 1,303 92DCR 4,509C Jeana Marie Fremstad, Westby, Wis.
Havs Iatola Topaz, E-91% 29Je3301—Iatola 3-1 305 36,290 4.9% 1,771 3.5% 1,272 102DCR 4,397C Michael R. Kortus, Lynden, Wash.
Ferreira Millenium F1997-Et, E-91% 29Je3235‑Millenium 3-7 305 3x 36,430 6.5% 2,386 3.5% 1,284 94DCR 4,438C Todd Silveira, Clovis, N.M.
Queen-Acres Millenium Libby-Et, VG-84% 29Je3235‑Millenium 4-6 305 38,130 4.6% 1,771 3.7% 1,426 95DCR 4,813C James L. and Sharon L. Osborn, Keymar, Md.
Sunset Canyon Montana Mischief, E-93% 29Je3075—Montana 7-7 305 34,700 5.9% 2,060 3.2% 1,109 94DCR 3,828C Nathan A. Jensen, Beaver, Ore.
Celestial Iatola Silhouette, VG-82% 29Je3301—Iatola 4-0 305 3x 32,370 5.4% 1,747 4.3% 1,376 94DCR 4,712C Grant Fremstad, Lone Rock, Wis.
Ferreira Millenium F1997-Et, E-91% 29Je3235‑Millenium 5-2 305 3x 46,020 4.4% 2,007 3.1% 1,447 92DCR 4,993C Todd Silveira, Clovis, N.M.
Chasin-Rainbows Iatola Helen, VG-86% 29Je3301—Iatola 4-1 305 23,590 7.4% 1,736 3.8% 904 102DCR 3,128C Patti Tohl, Netarts, Ore.
Qa/Wf Hallmark Delirious, E-90% 29JE3114—Hallmark 4-1 305 36,650 5.3% 1,953 3.6% 1,310 95DCR 4,529C Deborah C. Osborn and Waverly Farms, Keymar, Md.
Hillview Iatola Boise-Et, VG-86% 29Je3301—Iatola 6-1 305 28,930 6.0% 1,735 3.3% 954 97DCR 3,294C Sorensons Hillview Jersey Farm Inc., Pine River, Wis.
Stoney Point Vindication Fifi, E-93% 94Je3437—Vindication 6-0 305 3x 32,730 5.8% 1,897 3.5% 1,150 88DCR 3,975C Devin Norton Prokop, Middleburgh, N.Y.
Mainstream Hallmark Serena, E-90% 29Je3114—Hallmark 4-4 305 33,390 5.2% 1,721 3.8% 1,276 99DCR 4,416C Randy and Jana Kortus, Lynden, Wash.
Sunset Canyon Montana Mischief, E-93% 29Je3075—Montana 5-11 305 36,570 5.1% 1,872 3.2% 1,162 95DCR 4,010C Nathan A. Jensen, Beaver, Ore.
Chasin-Rainbows Iatola Genalynne-Et, vg-87% 29Je3301—Iatola 5-4 305 27,690 6.2% 1,721 3.5% 961 102DCR 3,321C Patti, Tohl, Netarts, Ore.
Chasin-Rainbows Iatola Helen, VG-86% 29Je3301—Iatola 5-4 287 24,960 7.5% 1,870 3.6% 910 101DCR 3,147C Patti Tohl, Netarts, Ore.
Buddvu Allys Lou-Et, E-91% 29Je2962—Khan 4-3 305 30,530 5.6% 1,720 4.1% 1,251 90DCR 4,333C Tollenaar Jerseys, Elk Grove, Calif.
Nic-Nat Iatola Charlie, D-79% 29Je3301—Iatola 5-2 305 3x 27,780 6.7% 1,857 3.5% 966 94DCR 3,338C Natalie Kessenich, DeForest, Wis.
Rangeway Kevin Coco Puff-P, E-90% 29JE3001—Kevin 5-0 305 3x 27,380 6.3% 1,713 3.8% 1,048 91DCR 3,410C Randi Fitts, Pittsfield, N.H.
Havs Iatola Topaz, E-91% 29Je3301—Iatola 4-4 305 35,000 5.3% 1,842 3.6% 1,259 101DCR 4,353C Michael R. Kortus, Lynden, Wash.
Tenn Khan Dcb Maid, E-90% 29Je2962—Khan 6-5 305 24,160 7.1% 1,712 3.5% 855 94DCR 2,955C Univ. of Tennessee Dairy Research & Educ. Ctr., Lewisburg, Tenn.
Chasin-Rainbows Iatola Georjette-ET, e-92% 29Je3301—Iatola 5-8 305 28,710 6.4% 1,833 3.7% 1,066 102DCR 3,687C Diamond Valley Dairy, Salem, Ore.
Sunset Canyon Montana Mischief, E-93% 29Je3075—Montana 4-10 305 32,620 5.2% 1,708 3.1% 1,021 94DCR 3,523C Nathan A. Jensen, Beaver, Ore.
Baf Lester Fever Louise, VG-87% 29Je2875—Lester 7-3 305 28,160 6.4% 1,811 3.5% 978 99DCR 3,380C Rhett W. Proctor, Great Barrington, Mass.
Sunset Canyon Montana Mischief, E-93% 29Je3075—Montana 3-9 305 30,640 5.5% 1,678 3.3% 1,013 90DCR 3,498C Nathan A. Jensen, Beaver, Ore.
Pr Fishtrap 113, VG-80% 29Je3100—Franco 7-1 305 26,870 6.7% 1,793 4.0% 1,073 86DCR 3,715C Wadeland Dairy, Ogden, Utah
29Je3075—Montana Down Home Montana Brita, VG-87% 3-3 305 3x 35,530 4.7% 1,677 3.6% 1,274 90DCR 4,405C Richard Wubs, Rusk, Texas
Sun Valley Hallmark Windy, E-90% 29Je3114—Hallmark 4-2 305 28,370 6.3% 1,777 3.5% 988 94DCR 3,414C Tollenaar Jerseys, Elk Grove, Calif.
Normandell Khan Ariel, VG-84% 29Je2962—Khan 4-3 305 36,780 4.5% 1,662 3.5% 1,302 94DCR 4,462C Norse Star Jerseys, Westby, Wis.
Ty-Ly-View Prima Donna-Et, E-92% 29Je2865—Brook 6-2 305 23,410 7.6% 1,775 3.5% 816 93DCR 2,820C Paul W. and Carolyn N. Moyer, Roaring Branch, Pa.
Pine Prairies Vindication S10-ET, E-90% 94Je3437—Vindication 6-3 305 3x 25,580 6.5% 1,654 3.5% 894 93DCR 3,090C Natalie Kessenich, DeForest, Wis.
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History Being Written
istory Being Written” is the theme for the 2014 Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ), to be held June 25-29 in Alexandria, Va. The meetings will be hosted by the national Jersey organizations the first time in more than five decades. Through planned events, Jersey breeders will have opportunity to observe a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery, visit George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, Museum and Gardens, tour the National Mall and Memorial Parks, cruise the Potomac River, meet members of Congress and tour USDA.
Maryland Farms Fawnwood Farm
Fawnwood Farm is owned by P. Thomas “Tom” and Alice Mason. The 400-cow dairy is operated by the couple and their son and daughter-in-law, Andrew “Andy” and Valerie Mason, and three full-time and two part-time employees. The Chestertown farm, situated on the Delmarva Peninsula between the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays, was purchased by Alice’s grandmother in the 1920s and is now being transitioned to Andy and Valerie, who recently gave birth to their first child, Margrit Mason. The original 150-acre farm was home to a herd of registered Ayrshires. When Tom and Alice took over operation of the dairy in 1977, the resident herd was registered Holsteins. Jerseys were brought to the farm as 4-H projects for their children. Today, the herd is a mix of five breeds,
Jersey events include annual meetings for the AJCA and NAJ, the National Heifer Sale, the AJCC Research Foundation auction and two banquets to honor Jersey breeders. Event goers will also have opportunity to explore the gateway to our nation’s capital, Washington D.C., on their own and visit Jersey herds in close proximity to the host hotel, the Holiday Inn and Suites-Historic District. The Jersey Journal invited Jersey breeders from Maryland and Virginia to participate in an open survey to introduce their Registered Jersey businesses to Journal readers. Those who chose to participate are included below. Contact them directly if you’d like to learn more about their operations or pay them a visit.
with Registered Jerseys accounting for twothirds of the milking string at Fawnwood Farm. The herd is enrolled on REAP and has a 2013 AJCA lactation average of 18,866 lbs. milk, 962 lbs. fat and 698 lbs. protein. Many of the animals have been genotyped. Fawnwood Farm raises a majority of the forages and grain used in the ration on 800 acres of corn, soybeans, alfalfa and small grains. Recent farm improvements include a new free stall barn and parlor, which were completed in April 2012. Cows are milked in a double-eight parallel parlor; they are housed in a free stall barn that is bedded with sand and features a flush system for manure removal. Replacement heifers are raised on the farm, along with some heifers that are boarded by other dairy producers. The little brown cow was the breed of choice for the Masons because she
has better conception rates and overall foot health and greater calving ease. The Masons also learned her production on an energy corrected milk basis is equivalent to Holsteins. Though stubborn, Jerseys are tenacious, curious and friendly animals that are a joy to work with.
Spring Valley Farm
Spring Valley Farm in Westminster is owned and operated by Wayne and Allen Stiles, with marketing assistance from their nephew, Michael Heath. The 50-cow Registered Jersey herd is enrolled on REAP. With the March 2014 herd appraisal, the herd includes 22 Excellent and 35 Very Good cows and has an appraisal average of 87%. Spring Valley Farm is situated on 200 acres. One-hundred sixty acres of tillable land are used for permanent pasture and (continued to page 80)
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to raise corn silage and wrapped, high moisture hay for the dairy herd ration. The family utilizes best management practices to protect the health of the Chesapeake Bay in heavily-regulated Maryland. Their grandfather, N.C. Stiles, established the family dairy in Rockville, Md., near Washington D.C., with grade Holsteins. In the mid-1920s, his milk plant told him it would discontinue buying his milk unless the butterfat test was improved. Jerseys were purchased from friends of their father, John Stiles, to boost butterfat. The farm was moved to its present location just south of the Pennsylvania border near Gettysburg in 1962. The Stiles family has showed Jerseys at the Maryland State Fair ever since John got his first Jersey heifer. Spring Valley Farm has also been a routine exhibitor at The All American Jersey Show. A highlight was exhibiting Pensmith TJ Mindy to National Grand Champion honors in 1993. The Stiles family has also been a strong supporter of youth programs. For many years, John and Wayne and their older brother, Cliff, took string of animals to All American festivities in Louisville, Ky., for Maryland juniors to give them opportunity to exhibit at a national show. As well, they have hosted a judging practice at the farm for the very successful Maryland 4-H dairy judging team the past five decades. More than 30 descendants of N.C. Stiles have competed on Maryland 4-H dairy judging teams, beginning with John and then all four of his sons and John’s son-in-law, Billy Heath, and his son, Michael. Spring Valley Farm has helped countless juniors, many from Holstein herds, get a start with Jerseys. They note that they either love Jerseys or hate them because of their unique personalities.
St. Brigid’s Farm
St. Brigid’s Farm, Kennedyville, is owned by Judy Gifford and Robert Fry. The couple
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gets assistance in the operation of the farm from one full-time employee, who does outside work, and three pre-vet student interns, who assist with milking. The herd is enrolled on REAP and has a 2013 lactation average of 20,671 lbs. milk, 925 lbs. fat and 757 lbs. protein on 79 cows. St. Brigid’s Farm ranks #18 in the nation for JPI with a herd average JPI of +98 following the April 2014 genetic evaluations. The 62-acre farm is located on the scenic eastern shore of Maryland near the headwaters of the Morgan Creek, a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. Permanent pasture, protected habitat and a comprehensive nutrient management plan allow the farm to exist in the Chesapeake Bay watershed with minimal impact on the environment. The 70-cow milking herd grazes perennial grasses, such as ryegrass, orchard grass and endophyte-free fescue mixed with white clover, from April to mid-December. The grazing season ration is supplemented with a fortified grain mix and a modest amount of corn silage. In winter, corn silage and baled hay take the place of grazed forages in the ration. Cows are milked in a 16-stall California style flat barn. In the winter they are housed in a free stall barn that has newly-modified stall with mattresses topped with sand. Manure is scraped into a 220,000 gallon storage tank. Heifers are raised individually in calf hutches from birth until they are about two months old and then moved to an open barn with headlocks. Yearlings are on pasture from late March through early December. During the winter, heifers are housed in a free stall barn which was built in 2008. All bull calves are raised for beef or veal and marketed directly to consumers and restaurants. St. Brigid’s Farm was established in 1996 with 69 open Registered Jersey heifers and a vision of operating a seasonal calving and intensively-managed, grassbased dairy. The farm is guided by three cornerstones of sustainability: ecological
soundness; economic viability; and community involvement. The initial goal of the farm—to produce high quality grass and high quality milk to maximize income over feed costs—is more difficult in some years than others. But, thanks to irrigation and attention to detail, Gifford and Fry have been able to pay down the mortgage and save for retirement. In 2008, the farm began hosting the Field to Fork Dinner, which is benefit for local non-profit organizations. At the event, 140 guests enjoy a meal of locally-sourced ingredients, view milking and watch the cows walk out to pasture.
Virginia Farms Joe Blankenship
Joe Blankenship operates Sugar Grove Jerseys with his family in Sugar Grove. The family has been milking cows since the 1950s. Sugar Grove Jerseys is enrolled on REAP and has a 2013 lactation average of 17,219 lbs. milk, 824 lbs. fat and 612 lbs. protein on 72 cows. It ranks among the top 25% of REAP herds in the nation with a herd average JPI of +69 following the April 2014 genetic evaluations. Joe graduated from East Tennessee State University in 2004 and returned to the farm. At that time, the farm was home to 80 milking Holsteins, with plans for adding another 30. After he visited neighboring dairy farmer, Huffard Dairy Farms, Joe became interested in Jerseys. He purchased eight head initially and convinced his uncle and grandfather to fill the barn’s empty slots with Jerseys. Within a few months, every member of the family was convinced the brown cows were the way to go and they are transitioning the herd to all-Jersey. Sugar Grove Jerseys participates in the Genetic Recovery and Jersey Expansion programs to bring animals to full herd register status. Blankenship has also purchased a (continued to page 82)
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number of genetically-elite Jersey females on his own and through partnerships with others to boost the genetic level of the herd and create merchandising opportunities. Through these purchases, several bulls have been placed in A.I. and females have been sold at elite Jersey sales, including The All American Jersey Sale. He is also a partner in Duchess Dairy, which is operated by him and his uncle, Dan Slemp, and Huffard Dairy Farms. The Queen of Quality® producer has been bottling whole, reduced fat, chocolate and strawberry milk and making butter at the dairy in Rural Retreat, Va., since 2010. Today, product is sold through grocery stores and convenience stores across the southern part of the state.
Hedgebrook Farm
Hedgebrook Farm in Winchester is home to a herd of 20-25 Registered Jersey cows as well as The Herds Inn, a handhewn log home operated as a vacation destination. The business is owned by Page 82
Kitty B. Hockman and her daughter, Kitty Hockman Nicholas. Kitty Nicholas is the herd and farm manager and her daughter, Shannon Nicholas Triplett, is the cow boarding coordinator and inn keeper. The farm is situated in the Shenandoah Valley about 75 miles west of Washington D.C. Hedgebrook Farm began in 1906 as the vision of Kitty Hockman’s parents, Robert and Maude Hockman. The original farm consisted of an apple orchard that spanned 30 acres, livestock that included Hereford cattle, horses, chickens and rabbits and an I-style manor home built by the Hockmans. Kitty’s husband, Robert Edward Hockman, an only child, established the dairy business in 1948 with a herd of 20 Holstein cows. That same year, he built the 10-stanchion barn that is still used today. In 1978, when Kitty Nicholas returned to the farm, the resident dairy herd was 60 Holsteins. A decade later, the family began to transition the herd to all-Jersey because of Kitty’s love for Jerseys, which had firmly taken root when she was 14 and showed her first heifer, Liberators Dave
Peggy, and a pair of other heifers at the county fair. The herd is rotationally grazed on 10 permanent pastures. Milk is shipped to Dairy Farmers of America and Spring Gap Mountain Creamery, where it is used to produce raw milk cheese. A cow boarding program was established by the family in 2000. Hedgebrook Farm also raises Jersey steers, heritage sheep and hogs, which are grass-fed for meat production. The farm is an Animal Welfare Approved farm which uses no hormones, antibiotics, pesticides or herbicides in food production. Hedgebrook Farm was featured on the American Public Television show America’s Heartland in a segment on women farmers in 2005. Jerseys are ideally suited to the consumer-based business because they are gentle, curious and photogenic.
Huffard Dairy Farms
Huffard Dairy Farms, Crocket, has been in the Huffard family for more than 200 years. Today, the farm is owned and (continued to page 84)
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MRcKee JFarm egistered erseys
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operated by James S. “Jim” Huffard III and his brother, John, and his son, Trey. Jim and John’s grandfather, James Schultz Huffard Sr., acquired Registered Jerseys in 1929. Cattle are bred using the Schultz prefix and the slogan, “productionpure genetics since 1929.” Registered Jerseys are also bred in partnership with other Jersey breeders using the L&H, H&B and Fairway prefixes. Huffard Dairy Farms has sent more than 60 bulls to A.I. service, including Schultz Performing Legend, Schultz Brook Hallmark, Schultz Rescue Headline and, most recently, Schultz Legal Critic-P. The 440-cow dairy is enrolled on REAP and has a 2013 lactation average of 18,340 lbs. milk, 875 lbs. fat and 636 lbs. protein. Huffard Dairy Farms ranks among the top 25% of REAP herds in the nation with a herd average JPI of +69 following the April 2014 genetic evaluations. Milking cows are housed in a free stall barn in a single group and fed a total mixed ration of corn silage, alfalfa haylage, high moisture corn and a grain mix of soybean meal, distiller’s grains and other concentrates, commodities and by-pass sources. Crops are raised by the Huffards on 600 acres. In 2010, Huffard Dairy Farms joined forces with fellow Jersey breeder, Joey Blankenship, and his uncle, Dan Slemp, to bottle All-Jersey milk at Duchess Dairy in Rural Retreat, Va. The Queen of Quality® producer bottles whole, reduced fat, chocolate milk, strawberry milk, cream and butter and sells to grocery stores and convenience stores across the southern part of the state. Jim Huffard received the Master Breeder award from the AJCA in 2008 and the Distinguished Cattle Breeder award from National Dairy Shrine in 2012. He currently serves as NAJ vice president and is a former president and director of the AJCA.
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http://www.avonroadjerseyfarm.com or follow us on Facebook at Avon Road Jersey Farm We are working with granddaughters of “Griffen,” “Jude Madonna,” “Veronica,” and daughters of “Jewels Jasmine,” Premonition Grace and “Jade Rachael” . . . Inquiries always welcome. Member of Dairyland Jersey Sires, Inc.
Avon Road Jersey Farm D.L. Strandberg and Sons P.O. Box 185 Alma Center, WI 54611 Judd: 715/964-8135 D.L.: 715/964-5441 Emal: shoal@triwest.net or jstrandberg70@yahoo.com
Reisinger Joins USJersey Staff
Emmett Reisinger, Frazeysburg, Ohio, has been hired as Information Technology Specialist for the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. effective May 16, 2014. Reisinger will provide day-to-day support for computers, servers, telecommunications and networking equipment at the national Jersey organizations’ headquarters in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. He will work with other members of the information technology department to develop web, database, desktop and mobile applications for data exchange and utilization by Jersey breeders and allied industry. JUNE 2014
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Reisinger brings a wealth of experience in the information technology field to his new position at the national Jersey organizations. Most recently, he was a software analyst at Zane State College in Zanesville, Ohio, where he led the team that designed software for state-funded projects. He maintained software and video conferencing equipment used by faculty, staff and students. Emmett also was an adjunct faculty member, teaching computer and business courses for college students as well as workshops for the community. Prior to this, Reisinger provided systems support for Exact Software, a business software company based in the Netherlands. He trained at the company’s offices in the Netherlands and then returned to work from the company’s U.S. headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. He was the first line of support for customers, installing software and providing initial direct customer service.
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Reisinger also has experience in phone and computer wiring, infrastructure and cabling while employed at Accent Communications and B-Tech Systems Integrators, both in greater Columbus. He earned an associate’s degree in information technology and technical services from Zane State College in 2007 and received his bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, law and diversity from Mount Vernon Nazarene University in 2010. He was on the dean’s list at both schools. Emmett served in the U.S. Air Force as crew chief of a C-130 aircraft and was a member of the Honor Guard. He served two tours of duty in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Reisinger and his wife, Amanda, will continue to reside in Frazeysburg with their youngest child, Landin, 8. Reisinger has two grown children as well: Emmett Jr., 23, and Brandon, 19. Page 85
Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding Leader to Address Ajca Annual Meeting
Dr. Ole M. Meland, Chair of the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB), will be the guest speaker at the 146th Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association. The meeting will convene at 8:00 a.m. (EST) on Saturday, June 28 at the Holiday Inn & Suites–Historic District in Alexandria, Va. As CDCB chairman—a voluntary, uncompensated position—Dr. Meland is leading the dairy industry’s work to construct a new system for managing genetic and management information and delivering genetic evaluation services to producers. This effort started in 2009 after the Agricultural Research Service of USDA notified the industry of its intent Meland to discontinue service for genetic evaluations and focus solely on research. That led to the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, comprised of four industry sectors—the Purebred Dairy Cattle
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Association, Dairy Records Providers, Dairy Records Processing Centers and the National Association of Animal Breeders— developing a business plan and negotiating a non-funded cooperative agreement with ARS-USDA that was signed March 27, 2013. The transition in providing service began immediately. CDCB delivered the April 2013 official genetic evaluations for production traits, and has been delivering all official, monthly and interim evaluations since last December. By December of 2015, CDCB will be self-sufficient in computer resources and staffing with the capacity to run genetic evaluations, provide dairy management benchmarks, and maintain the industry cooperative database. “Development of the newly expanded CDCB continues on schedule, it is on sound financial footing, and it is serving the industry very, very well,” says Neal Smith, Executive Secretary and CEO of the American Jersey Cattle Association, who also serves as CDCB Treasurer. “The Council is not only meeting its goal for continuous improvement in the genetic merit and productive efficiency of U.S. dairy cattle, it is also enhancing our competitiveness in the world market.” Throughout his 31 years with Tri-State Breeders/Accelerated Genetics and now as
a genetics consultant for the National Association of Animal Breeders, Ole Meland has been a key contributor to advancement of the dairy cattle industry as a geneticist, product development and distribution business manager, and breeding adviser. Milk producers in the U.S. and worldwide have benefited from his articles and presentations translating complex genetic concepts into action steps for profitability. Respect for Dr. Meland’s analytic skills and business acumen has led to numerous industry appointments, notably as chair of the USDA Stakeholders Review Team in 2005, and election in 2007 to the Board of the National Association of Animal Breeders, serving two terms as its President. He has long been involved in the national judging contests at World Dairy Expo, plus served 12 years on the dairy cattle show committee. Since 2009, he has been a member of the Expo educational committee. Also at the Jersey association’s annual meeting on June 28, officials will report a second consecutive year over 100,000 registrations, records in all primary service categories, and the highest level of Jersey production in history—a per-cow average of 20,392 pounds energy-corrected milk. Registration for the 2014 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings is open on the USJersey web site.
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High Lawn Heifer Donated for Cow Pie Bingo
High Lawn Penny Score, a December calf from the heart of its foundational “Pride” family, has been donated by High Lawn Farm, Lenox, Mass., for the sixth annual Cow Pie Bingo benefitting Jersey Youth Academy. High Lawn Penny Score is a P7 heifer with a Parent Average for Cheese Merit of $325 and a Jersey Performance Index™ of +133. She is sired by High Lawn Vibrant Score-ET, GJPI 229 and sire of the topranked G-code bull on the April 2014 sire summary. Her dam by BW Country-ET is Very Good-85% with actual production of 16,640 lbs. milk, 759 lbs. fat and 565 lbs. protein at 2 years, 10 months of age and projected over 22,600 lbs. on her third lactation. The grandam by Forest Glen Avery Action is Very Good with three lactations averaging 17,205–833–550 m.e. The heifer is a direct maternal descendant of Secret Welcome Pride, Excellent-92%. Sired by Welcome High Lawn Torono, she was the national senior 3-year-old 305-day milk champion in 1955 on her record of 18,803 lbs. milk and 1,007 lbs. fat (5.4%). Cow Pie Bingo begins when registration opens on Wednesday, June 25 at the annual meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. at the Holiday Inn & Suites-Historic District in Alexandria, Va. The heifer will determine the winner before the start of the 57th National Heifer Sale on Friday, June 27. The first five events have raised $36,900 for the endowment of Jersey Youth Academy. Jersey Youth Academy is a 501(c)(3) educational foundation managed by the American Jersey Cattle Association to attract, educate and retain talented young people for careers in the Jersey dairy business. The application period for the fourth class, to be held in July of 2015, will open September 1, 2014 and close December 1.
Something for Everyone at Benefit Auction, June 27
Donations for the 2014 Benefit Auction during the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings in Alexandria, Va., range from the extraordinary in ideal-type Jersey sculptures to a rare P. Buckley Moss print to the whimsical and practical. The common denominator is that all proceeds from the auction on June 27 at the Holiday Inn & Suites-Historic District will go to support the AJCC Research Foundation and select youth programs. JUNE 2014
Lot 1, selling for the benefit of the Charlene Nardone National Jersey Queen Fund, is a massive, cold-cast bronze sculpture by artist and Jersey owner Lee Mahovlic, Saanichton, British Colombia. The work is a beautiful tribute to the Jersey cow, rendered in exquisite detail and standing 10” high at the withers. For the Research Foundation, a signed and numbered print of “The Calf Best Loved” by P. Buckley Moss sells from the collection of Maurice and Carole Core. The work sold out quickly after it was issued in 1993 and is listed as “rare” on the artist’s website. A signed and numbered
print, framed with brass title plate, of “Little Duties” by Bonnie Mohr has also been donated from their collection. Bovikalc from Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. has donated a second dramatically lighted Jersey portrait from its commissioned series by photographer Curtis Johnson. Additional donations feature the woodworking artistry of Dr. John Wilk, Raleigh, N.C., and Ted and Cheryl DeMent, Clinton, Ill. Items will be offered at live and silent auction, plus at JerseyBid Online. The entire offering will be posted Friday, June 20 on the USJersey website. Page 87
Expert Panel on Genomics Added to Annual Meeting Schedule
Five experts in genomic testing and evaluation will share their perspectives and prognosis for the future of Jersey genomics in a moderated panel discussion on Friday, June 27, 2014 during the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings in Alexandria, Va. The program will feature three researchers from the USDA Animal Genomics and Improvement Laboratory at Beltsville, Md.—genomics pioneer Dr. Curtis P. Van Tassell, research leader Dr. Erin E. Connor, and animal scientist Tabatha Cooper—plus Dr. Michael D. Bishop of Illumina, Inc., San Diego, Calif., and Jeremy Walker of GeneSeek, Lincoln, Neb. Each represents a step in the process from generating the genotype of an animal to evaluating its genetic merit, then using the information in mate selection and breed improvement. The hour-long program begins at 11:00 a.m. at the Holiday Inn & Suites-Historic District, following the annual meeting of National All-Jersey Inc. As of May 26, 72,378 Jersey genotypes (58,164 female and 14,214 male) were recorded in the database managed by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB). “The panelists will discuss their individual areas of contribution to genomic evaluations and give our members insight about what may be on the genomic horizon,” says Cari Wolfe, AJCA Director of Research and Genetic Program Development. The panel will engage in a group discussion on the state of the art in genomic testing and evaluations and what it has meant for Jersey breeders since the commercial release of the Illumina Bovine SNP50 chip in 2007. Time will be left for audience questions and discussion. The goal, says Wolfe, is to demonstrate why genotyping should be an essential tool for genetic selection and herd management in all Jersey operations. “We believe this panel will stimulate idea sharing and creative thinking among those in the audience, as well as encourage greater use of the genomic tools now available.” Curt Van Tassell was one of three project leaders for the Bovine HapMap Consortium that completed sequencing the bovine genome in 2008. He was a principal in the development of the Bovine SNP50 chip, which is regarded Page 88
as the global standard for genomic predictions, and collaborated with colleagues at the Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory to develop genomic PTAs. This has reduced the cost for A.I. sire development, enabled marketing of high genetic merit bulls earlier in life, and contributed to accelerated rates of genetic gain in production, type and health traits. Dr. Van Tassell received the AJCA-NAJ Award for Meritorious Service and has recently been named the 2014 Industry Person of the Year by World Dairy Expo. Joining the panel will be Erin Connor, Research Leader of the Animal Genomics and Improvement Laboratory (AGIL) at Beltsville, Md. A molecular biologist, Dr. Connor’s research is aimed at identifying and understanding the genetic and physiological factors affecting efficiency of nutrient use by dairy cattle. Also on the panel will be Tabatha Cooper, an animal scientist responsible for monitoring incoming genomic data and reporting and correcting discovered pedigree discrepancies. Cooper, who is working on a Ph.D. at the University of Maryland, also assists with the continuous research effort at AGIL to improve the genomic evaluation system. Dr. Michael Bishop of Illumina began his scientific career as a Research Geneticist for the USDA’s Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Neb. He subsequently held the position of Director of Research for American Breeders Service (now ABS Global) before cofounding Infigen, Inc. and becoming its Chief Executive Officer. In his current position, he is a member of Illumina’s Agrigenomics Market Development Team focusing on market development in the Americas. He also has many years of experience in production animal agriculture and resides in Rio, Wis. Jeremy Walker is the business development lead at GeneSeek, Lincoln, Neb. He has two decades of experience in high-throughput genotyping. From 2002 to 2010, he was the company’s SNP Technology Manager and is now responsible for its global genomics-based business growth and product marketing. This program also sets the stage for Dr. Ole Meland, chair of the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, who will address the 146th annual meeting of the American
Jersey Cattle Association on Saturday morning, June 28. Questions for the panel may be submitted through Wednesday, June 25 by email to program moderator Cari Wolfe at cwolfe@usjersey.com. The program will be recorded for future use in the webinar series, “This Month in Jersey Genomics.” Prior to the panel discussion at 11:00 a.m., members from this panel will also meet with Jersey youth as part of their program on June 27. During the “Meet the Genomics Experts,” they will talk about what they do, how it is done and why genomics benefits the Jersey breed and Jersey owners.
Program Mergers at USDA Create AGIL
In April 2014, the Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory (AIPL) and the Bovine Functional Genomics Laboratory (BFGL) were merged to form the Animal Genomics and Improvement Laboratory (AGIL). The combined mission is unchanged. That is, AGIL discovers and develops improved methods for the genetic and genomic evaluation of economically important traits of dairy animals and small ruminants and conducts fundamental genomics-based research aimed at improving their health and productive efficiency. As part of that merger, the main AIPL research project was renamed the Animal Improvement Program (AIP). Its objective is to improve the productive efficiency of dairy animals for traits of economic interest through genetic evaluation and management characterization so that the United States and other countries can meet the dietary needs of their populations. News on the Animal Improvement Program (AIP) can be found at the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding’s web site (www.cdcb.us/News.htm). The former AIPL web site (aipl.arsusda. gov) will continue to show detailed information related to AIP, but the look and content of the web site will change as the AIPL and BFGL web sites are combined to form the new AGIL web site at http://1.usa.gov/1mDC1jt.
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Michigan Spring Sale Averages $1,879
The Michigan State Jersey Sale was held on March 22, 2014, at the Agriculture and Livestock Pavilion on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing. Twenty-seven lots sold for an average of $1,879.63 to 17 buyers from Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Vermont. Wendy Bok, Defiance, Ohio, was the volume buyer, purchasing five head for $8,400. Sale Analysis
Number
Avg. Price Total Value
10 Cows, two years and over 8 Bred heifers 7 Heifer calves 2 Choice of calves
$2,035.00 1,968.75 1,435.71 2,300.00
$20,350 15,750 10,050 4,600
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$1,879.63 $1,800.00
$50,750
Sale Management: Michigan Jersey Cattle Club Auctioneer: Chuck Chestnut
Rachel Ekkel of Fremont, Mich., placed the final bid of $3,050 on the high seller, Rustic Janet Do. The strong and stylish daughter of Bridon Remake Comerica-ET, GJPI -74, sold due to Lencrest On Time-ET, GJPI +65, in early May. Her dam is sired by Stevencrest Home Cooking, PA JPI +39, and her grandam is sired by Just A Few Jude Easton, PA JPI -100. Her third, fourth and fifth dams are appraised Very Good-85%, Very Good83% and Very Good-80%, respectively. The consignment was made by Garrett and Zach Deitering and Avery and Claire Hyde, Morley, Mich. A daughter of the high seller of the Michigan State Jersey Sale last year was the second high seller this year. Zeinstra Farms LLC, Shelbyville, Mich., purchased Royark TB June for $2,900. The daughter of Richies Jace TBone A364, GJPI +127, is due to Maack Dairy Eclipes-P-ET, GJPI +54, in early April. Her dam, Paullor Jade Joy, was purchased by John Schwark of Ray, Mich., who consigned “June” to the sale this year to capitalize on his investment. “June’s” third dam, Norval Acres Sultan Joy, VG 88 (CAN), made 17,178 lbs. milk, 790 lbs. fat and 609 lbs. protein at 4-0 in Canada. Her fourth dam is appraised EX 92-5E in Canada and completed nine lactations. The next five dams are Very Good or Excellent in Canada. The lot that traveled the furthest to her new home brought the third high price of the day. With a winning bid of $2,800, Jason E. Devino of Milton, Vt., purchased Artemis Talent, a recently fresh two-year-old backed by two Excellent dams. She is sired by HFJ Design Chip, PA JPI -62. Her dam, SHF Extreme Talent, Excellent-90%, has Page 90
Rustic Janet Do was the high seller of the Michigan State Jersey Sale, purchased for $3,050 by Rachel Ekkel, at the halter. She was consigned by Garrett and Zach Deitering and Avery and Claire Hyde. Also pictured are sale committee members Mary Costigan and Brent Moyer. In the box are Greg Lavan, pedigrees, and Chuck Chestnut, auctioneer.
an m.e. average of 19,052–879–640 on two lactations. Her grandam is Excellent-91%, with a best record of 4-7 305 19,120 5.0% 953 3.5% 669 99DCR. “Talent” was consigned by Indiana Jersey breeder David F. Blough of Goshen. Members of the Michigan Junior Jersey Cattle Club also sold raffle tickets at the spring sale to raise funds for youth activities. Chester and Denise Weston, CDW Jerseys, Concord, Mich., donated the heifer, CDW Shooters Stacie. She is a January 2014 daughter of CDW Lanas Tequila Shooter, PA JPI -85, out of a Very Good-82% daughter of Forest Glen Avery Action-ET, GJPI +70. Juniors raised $1,418.51 and David Provoast, Hale, won the calf. Sales $2,100 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Rachel Ekkel, Fremont, Mich. Rustic Janet Do, bred heifer 21 mos............................ $3,050 (Garrett and Zach Deitering and Avery and Claire Hyde, Morley, Mich.) Zeinstra Farms LLC, Shelbyville, Mich. Royark TB June, bred heifer 23 mos.............................. 2,900 (John Schwark, Ray, Mich.) Jason E. Devino, Milton, Vt. Artemis Talent, cow 2 yrs............................................... 2,800 (David F. Blough, Goshen, Ind.) Nicholas Clark, Prescott, Mich. GR Wanaship Storm Stella, cow 2 yrs........................... 2,600 (John, Dorothy, Alexis and Luke Bowman, Addison, Mich.) Matthew Steiner, Rittman, Ohio First choice female sired by Windhavens Visionary Prince and out of Dutch Hollow Plus Charla-ET.............................. 2,400 (Melanie Provoast, Prescott, Mich.) Wendy Marie Bok, Defiance, Ohio Sandcreeks Eclipse Vernors, bred heifer 22 mos.......... 2,400 (Sand Creek Dairy LLC, Hastings, Mich.) Jason Geerlings, Hamilton, Mich. JVB Red Hot Avaction Ilene, cow 2 yrs.......................... 2,300 (Jim and Janet VanBuskirk, Carleton, Mich.) Kate Deters, Fremont, Mich. First choice female sired by a mutually-agreeable sire and out of Flos C-Gar Fiona-ET.................................................. 2,200 (Mackenzie Leigh Moyer, Caro, Mich.) Melissa Schultz, Carsonville, Mich. Coverts Legion Sage, cow 3 yrs.................................... 2,100 (Doug and Molly Covert, Hudson, Mich.)
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$18,000 High Seller for Midwest Spring Sale
Two members of the “Veronica” cow family—a first choice female and a fouryear-old—were the high sellers at this year’s Midwest Spring Special Sale, held March 29 at the Olmstead County Fairgrounds in Rochester, Minn. The two lots, which sold for $18,000 and $14,500 each, paced the sale to an overall average of $3,847.64 on 74 lots. The Midwest Spring Special Sale has been among the year’s 10 highaveraging sales each of the past six years and struck off several of the high-selling individuals. Sale Analysis
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A first choice female sired by Rock Ella Impression-ET and out of Arethusa Response Vivid-ET, 2012 Reserve Supreme Champion World Dairy Expo, above, was the high selling lot of the Midwest Spring Special Sale. Frank Carol Borba of Escalon, Calif., placed the final bid of $18,000 on the lot consigned by Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn.
Avg. Price Total Value
29 Cows, two years and over 4 under 3 mos., s.w.d. 13 Bred heifers 13 Open yearlings 13 Heifer calves 2 Embryo packages 4 Choice of calves
$4,150.00 $120,350 825.00 3,300 3,019.23 39,250 3,619.23 47,050 2,673.08 34,750 3,837.50 7,675 8,087.50 32,350
74 Lots edian price M
$3,847.64 $284,725 $2,975.00
Sale Management: Greg and Ole Nelson Auctioneer: Lynn Lee
Buyers dug deep in their pockets again this year to bring home the high selling lots, with a baker’s dozen commanding $5,000 or more. Frank and Carol Borba of Escalon, Calif., were the final bidders on the high seller, a first choice female sired by Rock Ella Impression-ET, GJPI -31, and out of Arethusa Response Vivid-ET. With the successful bid on Lot 1, the couple will choose first from three females born in March 2014. “Vivid” is an Excellent-93% daughter of Hollylane R Response-ET, JPI -54, with an impressive resume of show winnings. In 2012, she was tapped Reserve Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo and Grand Champion of the Royal Agricultural Winter
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Fair (RAWF) and the Eastern States Exposition. A year earlier, she won the futurity at the Central National Jersey Show and topped the show’s junior three-year-old class and was Intermediate Champion of the New York Spring Carousel Show. In 2010, she was Reserve Grand Champion of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Jersey Show. She produced a best record of 20,280 lbs. milk, 1,175 lbs. fat and 729 lbs. protein at 4-1. Her dam is the world-renown Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J. The Excellent-97% daughter of Sooner Centurion-ET, GJPI +8, was National Grand Champion in 2004 and Reserve National Grand Champion in 2002. She was Reserve Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo in 2004 and earned laurels as the show’s Supreme Champion two years later. She has twice been tapped Supreme Champion of the Pennsylvania All-American Dairy Show and is the only Registered Jersey to be named Intermediate Champion of the Central National Jersey Show, the All American Jersey Show and the RAWF the same year. She has four complete lactations—three of them over 24,400 lbs. milk, 1,200 lbs. fat and 950 lbs. protein. Five of “Vernoica’s” six closest
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dams are Excellent in Canada. “Vivid” has 20 maternal brothers in A.I. to date and 31 Excellent maternal sisters. Four of her maternal sisters are appraised Excellent-95%, including Arethusa Veronicas Comet-ET, who won the NASCO Type and Production Award at the Central National Jersey Show in 2011 and was Grand Champion of the New York Spring Carousel Show the same year. Another family member, Arethusa First Prize ViennaET, Excellent-91%, won the World Dairy Expo International Futurity in 2012 and has 23,323 lbs. milk, 1,278 lbs. fat and 892 lbs. protein at 3-1. The choice was consigned by Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn. Lance and Ryan Kamm of Baldwin, Wis., were the final bidders on the second high seller of the day, Arethusa Dashers Diva. The Very Good-88% daughter of Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, GJPI -88, freshened with her second calf on New Year’s Day and gave 72 lbs. milk on her March test. She had a projected m.e. of 19,430–965–683 on sale day. Her dam, Arethusa Veronicas Dasher-ET, is one of the Excellent-95% maternal sisters of “Vivid” and “Comet.” She was Reserve Grand Champion of the New York Spring Carousel Show in 2012 and Reserve Senior Champion of the New York State Fair in 2010 and 2012. She has five complete lactations—two of them over 26,700 lbs. milk, 1,560 lbs. fat and 900 lbs. protein. “Diva” was consigned by the partnership of Emily Tillapaugh and Devin Prokop, Middleburgh, N.Y. The Kamms also took home the third high seller, Pleasant Nook Iatola Fantasia, a potential ninth-generation Excellent, with a final bid of $8,400. The three-year-old sired by SC Gold Dust Paramount IatolaET, GJPI +94, was appraised VG 89 in Canada and sold due to Bridon Remake Comerica-ET, GJPI -74, in early May. She stood sixth in the junior two-year-old class at the RAWF in 2012 and 10th in her class the following year. “Fantasia’s” dam is EX 93-2E and has an actual projected record of 20,238 lbs. milk, 966 lbs. fat and 772 lbs. protein at 6-0 in Canada. Her grandam, Pleasant Nook Sambo Frolic, SUP-EX 91-6E (CAN), has two records over 20,000 lbs. milk and was named a three-star brood cow by Jersey Canada in September 2013. She was consigned by Pleasant Nook Jerseys, Ayr, Ont. The fourth high seller, Suess Lexicon Rhonda, was purchased by Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan., for $7,700. The P8 daughter of Dutch Hollow Lexicon, GJPI +193, sold fresh with her first calf the day (continued to page 94)
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Judges Named For 2014 All American Jersey Shows
The judges have been selected for The 62nd All American Jersey Shows, sponsored by the American Jersey Cattle Association. The largest exhibition of Registered Jersey cattle in the world, the three shows of The All American will be held November 8, 9 and 10, 2014 in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky. Michael Heath, Westminster, Md., will officiate in The All American Jersey Show on Monday, November 10. A third-generation Jersey breeder and long-time exhibitor at the All American, he is involved in Spring Valley Jerseys, established over 80 years ago by his grandfather, John Stiles. Michael’s career as a judge and purebred marketer spans more than 25 years. Since 2009, he has judged three different breeds at World Dairy Expo (Jersey, Holstein and Red & White) and is slated to judge again in 2014. In addition, he has judged in Canada, Mexico and Ireland, and most recently placed the Jerseys at Australia’s International Dairy Week this past January. His consultant will be Jamie Black, Constable, N.Y. Mike Berry, Albany, Ore., will judge the 61st National Jersey Jug Futurity on November 9. This will be his second engagement in Freedom Hall, having been consultant for the 2013 All American open show. Berry was associate judge for the 2013 International Red & White Show and previously judged state fairs in Utah, Maryland and Washington, as well as the Western Spring National Holstein Junior Show in 2010. His consultant will be Frank Robinson, Lodi, Calif. The National Jersey Jug Futurity is the oldest and richest class for dairy cattle in the world. A record 473 cows are eligible for the 2014 show, which is expected to offer over $11,000 in premiums. Judge for The All American Junior Jersey Show on November 8 will be Justin Burdette, Mercersburg, Penna. With wife Claire and his parents, he is a partner at Windy Knoll View Farm, known for breeding more than 70 winners or nominees for Holstein All-American or Junior All-American awards. Since 2011, he has judged three breed shows at World Dairy Expo (Holstein, Red & White and Ayrshire), and also the European National Holstein Show in Verona, Italy. Chad Ryan, Fond du Lac, Wis., will be the consultant. The first and second place winners in each class of these shows will become the 2014 All American and Reserve All American honorees of the American Jersey Cattle Association. Page 94
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before the sale. She gave 48 lbs. milk on her May test for her new owners and has a projected m.e. of 18,730–1,036–729 at 2-3. “Rhonda” is out of Eggink Sambo Reba, Excellent-94%, with eight complete lactations—three over 20,000 lbs. milk. She made her best record of 22,540 lbs. milk, 1,002 lbs. fat and 834 lbs. protein at 5-6. Her grandam is a Very Good-82% daughter of Valleystream J I S Juno, GJPI -108. Her third dam, Valleystream Legend Ruby 6W, EX (CAN), produced a senior four-year-old class leader record for milk, fat and protein (20,399 lbs. milk, 1,034 lbs. fat and 838 lbs. protein) in Canada in 1992 and earned a five star brood cow award from Jersey Canada in December 2011. “Rhonda’s” fourth dam has more than 19,000 lbs. milk in Canada. Her fifth dam, Valleystream Silver B Goldie, VG 87 (CAN), has 10 complete lactations and made her best record of 20,874 lbs. milk, 981 lbs. fat and 792 lbs. protein at 8-7. She received a lifetime production award from Jersey Canada for 210,866 lbs. milk, 10,729 lbs. fat and 5,883 lbs. protein. “Rhonda” was consigned by Phillip Suess and Family, Grand Meadow, Minn. The partnership of Nelson Farm and Tony Kohls, Dassel, Minn., purchased the fifth and sixth high sellers of the day with respective bids of $7,500 and $7,000. The fifth high seller, Maker Vivitar Gerdy, is sired by Rock Ella BW Vivitar, PA JPI -16, and sold bred to Rapid Bay Grand Prix-ET, JPI -42, in mid-February. The three-yearold appraised VG 88 in Canada. Her EX 91 (CAN) dam is sired by Family Hill Avery Signature, GJPI +12, and has 15,721 lbs. milk, 692 lbs. fat and 551 lbs. protein at 3-1. Her third dam, Huronia SD Gretchen 34K, EX 92 (CAN), was All-Canadian Milking Yearling in 2002 and made 20,029 lbs. milk, 891 lbs. fat and 704 lbs. protein at 3-9. Her fourth dam, Huronia Imperial Greta 14A, VG 86 (CAN), has nine complete lactations and made her best record of 18,907 lbs. milk, 917 lbs. fat and 713 lbs. protein at 4-9. She earned a five star brood cow award from Jersey Canada in December 2011. Her fifth and sixth dams are VG 85 and EX 93 in Canada, respectively. “Gerdy” was consigned by Maker Farms Inc., Rockwood, Ont. The sixth high seller hails from the “Veronica” cow family as well. Nelson Farm and Tony Kohls selected Ratliff Sambo Dandy-ET for $7,000. The 18-month-old Lester Sambo, GJPI -2, daughter sold due to Steinhauers Iatola Applejack, GJPI +116, in late August. She is entered in the 2016 National Jersey Jug Futurity.
“Dandy” has 31 full or maternal sisters. Her six appraised sisters are Excellent-90% or higher. A full sister, Ratliff Sambo Dream-ET, Excellent-91%, was third senior two-year-old at The All American Jersey Show in 2012 and repeated the feat as a senior three-year-old the following year. A maternal sister, Ratliff Action Dazzle, Excellent-93%, was Overall Premier Performance Cow of The All American Jersey Show and Reserve All American Senior Two-Year-Old in 2012. Their dam, Arethusa Primetime Déjà vu-ET, Excellent-95%, was Grand Champion of the Kansas State Fair in 2011 and earned Reserve Senior Champion laurels at the fair the following year. She was third senior two-year-old at The All American Jersey Show in 2008. “Déjà vu” has five complete lactations and a best record of 5-0 305 20,000 5.0% 996 3.8% 763 96DCR. “Dandy’s” third dam is “Veronica.” She was consigned by Ron and Christy Ratliff. Sales $4,000 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Frank and Carol Borba, Escalon, Calif. First choice female sired by Rock Ella Impression-ET and out of Arethusa Response Vivid-ET................................. $18,000 (Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn.) Lance and Ryan Kamm, Baldwin, Wis. Arethusa Dashers Diva, cow 3 yrs............................... 14,500 (Emily Tillapaugh and Devin Prokop, Middleburgh, N.Y.) Pleasant Nook Iatola Fantasia, cow 3 yrs...................... 8,400 (Pleasant Nook Jerseys, Ayr, Ont.) Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan. Suess Lexicon Rhonda, cow 2 yrs................................. 7,700 (Phillip Suess and Family, Grand Meadow, Minn.) Nelson Farm and Tony Kohls, Dassel, Minn. Maker Vivitar Gerdy, cow 3 yrs....................................... 7,500 (Maker Farms Inc., Rockwood, Ont.) Ratliff Sambo Dandy-ET, bred heifer 18 mos................ 7,000 (Ron and Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan.) Ratliff Impression Arlene-ET, open yearling 15 mos. .... 6,600 (Ron and Christy Ratliff) Ellen Harth, Hinckley, Minn. Elliotts Reagan Charisma-ET, cow 2 yrs. ...................... 6,600 (Ernest W. Kueffner, Boonsboro, Md.) Joey Pendleton, Frankfort, Ky. Ratliff Impression Dorcy-ET, open yearling 15 mos. ..... 6,500 (Ron and Christy Ratliff) Patrick and Carlena Gallagher, Decorah, Iowa Billings Indiana Reba-ET, open yearling 15 mos. ......... 6,000 (Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, Vt.) Garry Jay Hansen, Mulino, Ore. First choice female sired by Bridon Excitation and out of Arethusa Veronicas Dasher-ET .................................... 5,700 (Emily Tillapaugh and Devin Prokop) Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, Vt. Tierneys Hired Gun Laura, open yearling 12 mos. ....... 5,700 (Patrick Tierney Bosley, Malone, N.Y.) Jeremy M. Angstman, Oakes, N.D. Ratliff Sambo Ariel-ET, cow 4 yrs. ................................. 5,100 (Ron and Christy Ratliff) Kayti Lyseth, Hinckley, Minn. Cobblestone Tequilla Welcome, cow 4 yrs. ................... 4,550 (Abe Caldwell Cobb II, Perkins, Okla.) Steinridge Jerseys, Lawler, Iowa Bridon BRC Zipper, heifer calf 6 mos. ........................... 4,500 (Bridon Farms Inc., Paris, Ont.) Schulte Bros Tequila Liz-ET, open yearling 15 mos. ..... 4,000 (Mitch Schulte, Watkins, Iowa) Tony Kohls, Arlington, Minn. Garhaven I Dream of the Splash-ET, cow 4 yrs. ........... 4,400 (Billings Farm and Museum) Kevin G. Knapp, Larchwood, Iowa First choice female sired by Hometown Incentive-ET and out of Billings Remake Bounty............................................. 4,400 (Billings Farm and Museum) Nelson Farm, Dassel, Minn. First choice female sired by Hawarden Impuls Premier and out of Storas Sultan Sultry ............................................ 4,250 (Lance and Ryan Kamm, Baldwin, Wis.) Faith Brinkmeier, Dakota, Ill. Townside Response Norah-ET, cow 2 yrs. ................... 4,200 (Townside Jerseys, Wilson, Wis.) Richard Reiman Family, Princeton, Minn. Bri-Lin Verbatim Florence, cow 2 yrs. ............................ 4,200 (Brian and Linda Raymer, Bright, Ont.) Matt Linehan, River Falls, Wis.
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Seven #1 embryos sired by Hometown Incentive-ET and out of Woodmohr Indiana Rosebud..................................... 4,025 (Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, Boonsboro, Md.) Ann Durat, Lime Ridge, Wis. Maple Lawn Action Anabael, bred heifer 21 mos. ........ 4,000 (Lane Schweigert, Hopedale, Ill.)
Gold Nugget Sale The Gold Nugget Sale was held in conjunction with the Midwest Spring Special Sale. Three heifer calves sold for an average of $1,075 and a gross of $3,225. Sale Analysis
Number
Avg. Price Total Value
3 Heifer calves
3 Lots edian price M
$1,075.00
$3,225
$1,075.00 $1,075.00
$3,225
Sale Management: Greg and Ole Nelson Auctioneer: Lynn Lee
Carter James Gieseke, St. James, Minn., JUNE 2014
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purchased the high seller, DiamondOak Samson Lister, for $1,225. The deeppedigreed six-month-old daughter of DP Valentino Samson, GJPI +214, has a PA JPI of +149 and PA PTAs of +1,043M, +40F and +33P. Her dam is sired by BW BlaiseET, GJI +83. Her grandam and third dam each made records in excess of 19,600 lbs. milk, 700 lbs. fat and 640 lbs. protein. “Lister’s” Very Good-82% fourth dam has a best record of 4-7 305 28,540 4.1% 1,172 3.3% 940 93DCR. Her Very Good80% sixth dam has an m.e. average of 19,323–821–659 on four lactations. Her seventh and eighth dams are appraised Excellent-90% and Very Good-87%, respectively. “Lister” was consigned by Bryant Johnson, Hutchinson, Minn. Clay Steven Gieseke, St. James, Minn.,
purchased the other two lots in the Gold Nugget Sale. Sales $925 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Carter James Gieseke, St. James, Minn. DiamondOak Samson Lister, heifer calf 6 mos............ $1,225 (Bryant Johnson, Hutchinson, Minn.) Clay Steven Gieseke, St. James, Minn. TLJ Visionary Eco-Twin, heifer calf 6 mos..................... 1,075 (Travis Lehnertz, Plainview, Minn.) Wear Zayd Fiona, heifer calf 5 mos.................................. 925 (Thomas J. Wear, Nicollet, Minn.)
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53rd Kentucky National Sale is in the Books
The 2014 Kentucky National Show and Sale was small in volume, but large in quality. The annual sale was held on April 5 in Louisville, Ky., at the Kentucky Fair and Expo grounds in conjunction with five other breeds for the Kentucky National weekend put on by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. The Jerseys were the last breed of the three-day event to sell and averaged an impressive $2,694.05 on 42 lots. The group had gross receipts of $113,150, with the eight milking cows averaging $2,881.25. Sale Analysis
Number
Avg. Price Total Value
8 Cows, two years and over 9 Bred heifers 2 Open yearlings 21 Heifer calves 2 Choice of calves
$2,881.25 2,872.22 3,575.00 2,185.71 5,600.00
$23,050 25,850 7,150 45,900 11,200
42 Lots edian price M
$2,694.05 $113,150 $2,500.00
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee
The day began with a show featuring the sale consignments. Well-known Jersey breeder Herby Lutz, Chester, S.C., served as the judge of the event. Topping the sale was the lot that Lutz, his wife, Amanda, and son, Hobbs, consigned to the sale—a first choice female by BW Metalica-ET and out of Ratliff Action Dazzle-ET. Luke Coblentz, Winchester, Ohio, placed the final bid of $6,200 on the choice to make his selection from three ultra-sounded females due in September. BW Metalica-ET, GJPI +199, is a recent release from Select Sires to the G-code bull list. He is a son of Hawarden Impuls Premier an BW Centurion Iris K347, Excellent-95%. The dam of the calves, “Dazzle,” was named the 2012 Premier Performance Cow of The All American Jersey Show and was third overall in the 2013 contest. She was also named Reserve All American Senior Two-Year-Old in 2012. “Dazzle” is appraised Excellent-93% and is fresh on her third lactation with an m.e. of 22,601–868–823. Her dam is Arethusa Primetime Deja Vu-ET, Excellent-95% with a 5-0 record of 20,000 lbs. milk, 996 lbs. fat, and 763 lbs. protein. She was nominated AllBreeds Access All American Senior Two-Year-Old in 2008 and was Reserve Grand Champion of the 2012 Kansas State Fair. She is a daughter of the one-and-only Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J, Excellent-97%. “Veronica” is known around the world for her show wins in the U.S. and Canada and for her tremendous transmitting ability to her daughters and sons. She has a Page 96
A first choice female sired by BW MetalicaET and out of Ratliff Action Dazzle-ET was the high selling lot of the Kentucky National Jersey Sale. Luke Coblentz, Winchester, Ohio, placed the final bid of $6,200 on the lot consigned by Herby (center), Amanda and Hobb Lutz, Chester, S.C. Pictured with Lutz are JMS Manager Jason Robinson, Brad Barham representing the buyer, JMS Marketing Coordinator Chris Lundgren and Lynn Lee, auctioneer, in the box.
2-11 record of 25,815 lbs. milk, 1,272 lbs. fat and 1,054 lbs. protein in 365 days. Heartland Santiago Ainsley-ET, a sixmonth-old heifer calf, sold for the second high price of the day, $5,700. She was purchased by Leroy and Martha Sue Miller, Fredericksburg, Ohio. The P9 heifer carries a Parent Average (PA) of +461M, +79F, +36P, GJUI +4.60, and a GJPI of +194. She is sired by Freemans Santiago-ET, GJPI +186, and out of Heartland Abe Avalanche. “Avalanche” is appraised Excellent-90% and has a 3-1 record of 21,820 lbs. milk, 1,498 lbs. fat and 922 lbs. protein. She has one son in A.I. The next dam is a Very Good-85% daughter of Forest Glen Avery Action-ET, GJPI +68. She is out of a Very Good dam with a best record of 20,390 lbs., milk, 1,150 lbs. fat, and 782 lbs. protein. “Ainsley” was consigned by Heartland Jerseys, Seneca, Kan. Two individuals tied for the third high price of $5,100. The Grand Champion of the show, SennSational Iatola Abigail, was purchased by Jason Cast, Beaver Crossing, Neb. The four-year-old cow is sired by four-time All American Premier Sire, SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, GJPI +94. She is scored Excellent-90% and was fresh in February with 89 lbs. milk on her first test in March. Her dam is a Very Good-85% daughter of Windy Willow Montana Jace, GJPI +91, with a best record of 18,440 lbs. milk, 1,039 lbs. fat and 730 lbs. protein at 5-1. The next dam is an Excellent Giprat Belles Jade-ET, GJPI +32, daughter backed by an Excellent-91% daughter of Mason Boomer Sooner Berretta, GJPI +8. The next four dams are all Very Good or Excellent. She was consigned by Backwoods Jerseys, Craig and Sharon Padgett, Waynesburg, Ky.
Heartland Jerseys, Seneca, Kan., consigned the second higher seller, Heartland Santiago Ainsley-ET. They are represented by herd manager Justin Edwards, center. Greg Lavan, AJCA Area Representative stands in for the buyers, Leroy and Martha Sue Miller, Fredericksburg, Ohio. They purchased the heifer for $5,700. Also pictured are Kentucky Jersey Queen Rachel Hinton on the halter, JMS Manager Jason Robinson and in the box, pedigree reader Herby Lutz, Chris Lundgren and auctioneer Lynn Lee.
Also selling for $5,100 was the polled consignment from David and Diana Freeman, Greenville, Ill. Freemans Critic Stormy-P-ET, a P9 open yearling, was purchased by David J. Kulp, Manheim, Pa. She carries a GPTA of +866M, +54F, +36P, GJUI +5.93, and a GJPI of +161. She sold with a bull contract to Alta Genetics/Jerseyland Sires, and intrest from Accelerated Genetics and Select Sires. Her sire is Schultz Legal Critic-P, GJPI +176, one of the top polled sons in the breed. She is out of Freeman Eclipes SugarP-ET, Very Good-83%, with a 2-0 m.e. of 17,451–966–692. The next dam is DaveRon Iatola Sylvia-ET, Very Good-87%. She has a 2-3 record of 22,830 5.5% 1,245 3.5% 790 90DCR. The next four dams behind “Sylvia” are all Excellent with more than 19,000 lbs. milk actual, including Nobledale Juno Vermont, Excellent-94%, with over 31,000 lbs. milk actual. F.D. Putt, Sugarcreek, Ohio, purchased the fourth high seller for $5,000. He will select a daughter of Avonlea Connected to Kanada-ET, sired by Arethusa Verbatim Response-ET, GJPI -31. The three full sisters were born in September and October 2013 and are sisters to the 2011 All American Junior Champion, Tower Vue Lil Kook. The dam, “Kanada,” is appraised Excellent-95% and has a top record of 5-0 305 21,920 5.8% 1,262 4.0% 878 96DCR. She was named the Intermediate Champion of the 2009 New York Spring Carousel and more recently the second place five-yearold at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Show in 2012. Her dam is Avonlea Renaissance KookieET, Excellent 92-5E in Canada and a Seven Star Brood Cow in Canada. She is a three(continued to page 98)
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time All-Canadian nominee and has records in excess of 18,000 lbs. milk. She is backed by four more Excellent dams in Canada. The choice was consigned by Craig Walton, Pleasant Plain, Ohio. Volume buyer of the day was Jason Cast with two head for $6,600. Sales $2,700 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Luke Coblentz, Winchester, Ohio First choice female sired by BW Metalica-ET and out of Ratliff Action Dazzle-ET......................................................... $6,200 (Herby, Amanda and/or Hobbs Lutz, Chester, S.C.)
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Leroy and Martha Sue Miller, Fredericksburg, Ohio Heartland Santiago Ainsley-ET, heifer calf 6 mos.......... 5,700 (Heartland Jerseys, Seneca, Kan.) Jason Cast, Beaver Crossing, Neb. Senn-Sational Iatola Abigail, cow 4 yrs.......................... 5,100 (Backwoods Jerseys, Waynesburg, Ky.) David J. Kulp, Manheim, Pa. Freemans Critic Stormy-P-ET, open yearling 12 mos... 5,100 (David and Diana Freeman, Greenville, Ill.) F. D. Putt, Sugarcreek, Ohio Choice of three full sisters sired by Arethusa Verbatim Response-ET and out of Avonlea Connected To Kanada-ET .................................................................................. 5,000 (Craig Walton, Pleasant Plain, Ohio) Jason and Kayla Steinlage, Lawler, Iowa T-Way Minister Babe-ET, bred heifer 16 mos................. 3,900 (Shelby M. Rader, Atlantic, Pa.) Luke A. McCoy, Campbellsville, Ky. Kesslers Celebrity Belle, bred heifer 2 yrs..................... 3,500 (Jera, Kyla and Keaton Kessler, Columbia, Ky.) Joey Rocha, Tillamook, Ore. Kcjf Relentless Bomber, heifer calf 7 mos.................. 3,300
Secretary: Betsy Fleury, Vermont
(Brady Core, Salvisa, Ky.) Jodrey Jersey Farm, Winchester, Ohio Jjf Shine Tuna, cow 2 yrs............................................. 3,200 (Ted DeMent, Kenney, Ill.) Kevin E. Lutz, Lincolnton, N.C. Clay Hill Valery, bred heifer 2 yrs.................................... 3,150 (James Arnold, Poseyville, Ind.) Elise Carpenter, Russell Springs, Ky. Multi-Rose On-Time 4835, bred heifer 22 mos.............. 3,000 (Multi Rose Jerseys Inc., Rock Rapids, Iowa) Phil Gordon and Family, Syracuse, Ind. Gabys Virgil Butterscotch-ET, cow 2 yrs........................ 2,900 (Gaby Jersey Farm, Greeneville, Tenn.) Brian Call, S Charleston, Ohio Cardinalvu Fire Ember-ET, bred heifer 21 mos............. 2,700 (Kevin Wild, Forreston, Ill.) Doug Holland, Olin, N.C. Jjf Shoal Jackey, bred heifer 2 yrs................................ 2,700 (DeMents Jerseys, Kenney, Ill.) Jeremiah Roller, Sparta, Mo. Ollie Brazo Nadine 3, heifer calf 4 mos.......................... 2,700 (Curtis L. Strange, Jr., Scottsville, Ky.)
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Eligibility Rules for 2014 All American Junior Show
The All American Junior Jersey Show is scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. The following eligibility and ownership rules were approved by the AJCA Board of Directors upon recommendation of the All American Planning Committees. Junior Jersey owners need to read these carefully and take appropriate action now to ensure that they are eligible to exhibit in the 2014 show. Rule 1, Exhibitors. Exhibitors must be no younger than nine (9) and no older than 20 years of age as of January 1, 2014. U.S. residents must be members (junior or lifetime) of the American Jersey Cattle Association. Rule 2, Entries. Animals must be registered in the Herd Register of the American Jersey Cattle Association (i.e., have GR or HR status) or have registry status of 75% or greater with Jersey Canada. The exhibitor must be listed as Recorded Owner on the registration certificate, either (1) as the sole owner or (2) by his/her name in joint ownership. If the joint ownership includes more than one person meeting the eligibility requirements of Rule 1 (above), one of them must be declared as the exhibitor during check-in. Animals must be registered and/or transferred to meet one of the above ownership requirements on or before August 1, 2014. The date of registration and/or transfer is the Date Recorded printed on the registration certificate. Rule 3, Participation. Entries must be shown by the exhibitor, except by prior written approval from NAILE. Alternate leadspersons must comply with the age requirements of Rule 1 (above). Requests for alternate leadsperson must be submitted on NAILE forms not later than 12:00 noon the day before the show. No more than two (2) animals may be shown by one exhibitor in any one class. The exhibitor must lead the first entry and the second entry must be led by an NAILE approved alternate leadsperson. Adults are not allowed to show in any case. Rule 4, Breeder Status. In order to qualify for Premier Breeder points and Best Bred and Owned awards, the exhibitor declared at check-in must have his/her name recorded as a Breeder on the animal’s registration certificate. These awards will be made only to the individual exhibitor in the case of partnership animals. For more information, contact the Development department at 614/322-4456 or email info@usjersey.com. JUNE 2014
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SHOW, Elkhart County Fairgrounds, Goshen, Ind.; 9:00 a.m. (EST); Julie Hemp, Chebanse, Ill., judge. JUNE 14—MARYLAND SUMMER JERSEY SHOW AND FIELD DAY, Frederick County Fairgrounds, Frederick, Md. JUNE 19—INDIANA STATE JERSEY SHOW, Elkhart County Fairgrounds, Goshen, Ind.; 9:00 a.m. (EST); Marty Unholzer, Woodslee, Ont., judge. JUNE 28—MIDWEST JERSEY JAMBOREE, Sibley, County Fairgrounds, Arlington, Minn. JULY 19—CONNECTICUT STATE JERSEY SHOW, Durham County Fairgrounds, Durham, Conn. JULY 25—ALL-MICHIGAN JERSEY SHOW, Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion, East Lansing, Mich. JULY 31—OHIO STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOW, Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio; 9:00 a.m. (EST); Neal Smith, Smyrna, Tenn., judge. AUG. 1—WISCONSIN STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Milwaukee, Wis.; 12:30 p.m. (CDT). AUG. 2—OHIO STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW, heifers; Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio; 9:00 a.m. (EST); Lorne Ella, Hornsby, Ont., judge. AUG. 3—OHIO STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW, cows and futurity; Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio; 9:00 a.m. (EST); Lorne Ella, Hornsby, Ont., judge. AUG. 8—IOWA STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW; Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa; 8:30 a.m. (CDT). AUG. 9—IOWA STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW; Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa; 7:30 a.m. (CDT). AUG. 10—WISCONSIN STATE FAIR, Milwaukee, Wis.; 8:00 a.m. (CDT). AUG. 10—INDIANA STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Indianapolis, Ind.; 8:00 a.m. (EST); Eric Topp, Botkins, Ohio, judge.
AUG. 12-13—WISCONSIN STATE JERSEY SHOW, Marshfield, Wis. AUG. 13—INDIANA STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Indianapolis, Ind.; 8:00 a.m. (EST); Keith Topp, Botkins, Ohio, judge. AUG. 14—ILLINOIS STATE FAIR JERSEY OPEN SHOW, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill.; 8:00 a.m. (CDT); Allyn Paulson, Juneau, Wis., judge. AUG. 15—KENTUCKY STATE FAIR JERSEY JUNIOR SHOW, Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:30 a.m. (EST); Katharine Knowlton, Blacksburg, Va., judge. AUG. 15—ILLINOIS STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW; Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill. 1:00 p.m. (CST). AUG. 15—MISSOURI STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW; Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Mo.; 8:00 a.m. (CST). AUG. 17—KENTUCKY STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, Ky.; 9:00 a.m. (EST); Mike Berry, Albany, Ore., judge. AUG. 15—MISSOURI STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW; Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Mo.; 10:30 a.m. (CST). AUG. 28—MARYLAND STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, Md.; 9:00 a.m. (EST); Jack Lomeo, Lowville, N.Y., judge. AUG. 29—NEW YORK STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW; New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, N.Y.; 12:30 p.m. (EST); Kenneth McEvoy, Marathon, N.Y. AUG. 31—NEW YORK STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW; New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, N.Y.; 12:00 p.m. (EST); Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio, judge. SEPT. 1—MARYLAND STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, Md.; 9:00 a.m. (EST). SEPT. 5—WESTERN NATIONAL JERSEY OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, heifers; Puyallup, Wash.; Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio, judge.
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New York Spring Jersey Show
April 13, 2014, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, N.Y. Nathan Thomas, Cable, Ohio, judge 153 head shown Senior and Grand Champion female—Page-Crest Excitation Karlie, Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn. Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion female—Arethusa Vixens Presto, Arethusa Farm Intermediate Champion female—Maple-Downs Hired Gun Amora, Emily Tillapaugh, Warnerville Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Glenview Tequila Fawn, Madison Manges, Fairhope, Pa. Junior Champion female—Steeshanie Iatola Tinkerbell, Madison Ann Iager, Woodbine, Md. Reserve Junior Champion female—Tower Vue Lil Kooker-ET, Bailee, Calla and Mason Mazzaro and Duane Cole, Williamsfield, Ohio Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor—Ernest Kueffner and Terri Packard, Boonsboro, Md.
1. Fortress Leions Laila, Richard T. Seacord, Greenwich Junior best three females (4 shown) 1. Ernest W. Kueffner 2. Bailee, Calla, and Mason Mazzaro and Duane Cole 3. Michael Lamar Bosley, Glenville, Pa. Senior best three females (5 shown) 1. Ernest W. Kueffner 2. Neil and Melanie Hunter, Bath, Ont. 3. Thomas Arrowsmith Produce of dam (4 shown) 1. Ernest W. Kueffner 2. Seacord Farm, Greenwich 3. Seacord Farm, Greenwich Dam and daughter (3 shown) 1. Seacord Farm 2. Tucker Hardy
Class Winners Intermediate heifer calf (6 shown) 1. Arethusa HG Vina-ET, Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn., best bred and owned 2. Elliotts HG Rubie-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner, Boonsboro, Md. 3. Charlyn Konspiracy Reason, Landree Fraley, Muncy, Pa. Senior heifer calf (17 shown) 1. M-Signature Tina Maries Riesling-ET, Bailee and Calla Mazzaro and Duane Cole, Williamsfield, Ohio, best bred and owned 2. Bellemac-Jr Socrates Lydia-ET, Raymond Anthony, Meadville, Pa. 3. Indiana Fantastic of AF, Jordan Anderson, Centre Hall, Pa. Summer yearling (13 shown) 1. Quality Jillians Response, Francis Gomez, Lakeville, Conn., best bred and owned 2. Rosebuds HG Rosette, Shannon Dwyer, Allenton, Wis. 3. Rolling Springs VR Layla, Dakota J. Fraley, Muncy, Pa. Junior yearling heifer (16 shown) 1. Elliotts Splendid Impression-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner, best bred and owned 2. Elliotts Sterling Impression-ET, Matt Senecal and Rodney Rankin, Litchfield, Conn. 3. SV Impression Hedley-ET, Ernest Kueffner, Terri Packard, Matt Senecal, and Rodney Rankin, Boonsboro, Md. Intermediate yearling heifer (13 shown) 1. Steeshanie Iatola Tinkerbell (S: SC Gold Dust Iatola-ET, D: Shady Lane Whistler Tish-ET), Madison Ann Iager, Woodbine, Md., jr. champ. 2. M-Signature Nevada Epic, Katelyn Taylor, Allenwood, Pa. 3. South Mountain Tequila Sangria-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, Boonsboro, Md. Senior yearling heifer (12 shown) 1. Tower Vue Lil Kooker-ET (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila, D: Avonlea Connected to Kanada-ET), Bailee, Calla, and Mason Mazzaro and Duane Cole, Williamsfield, Ohio, res. jr. champ. 2. Latimore Hired Gun Izzy, Jacklyn Booth, Central Square 3. Miss Triple-T Sure Bet, Gene Iager and Craig Walton, Pleasant Plain, Ohio Junior 2-yr.-old cow (11 shown) 1. South Mountain Verb Sublime-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, best udder, best bred and owned 2. EK-RR Tequila Variety-ET, Joeleebeth Farm and Ernest
Kueffner, Boonsboro, Md. 3. Enniskillen Olympian JW Natalie, Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, Vt. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (17 shown) 1. Glenview Tequila Fawn (S: Tower Vue Prime TequilaET, D: Glenview Comerica Frannie), Madison Manges, Fairhope, Pa., res. int. champ. 2. Arethusa Vida Tequila-ET, Arethusa Farm, best udder, best bred and owned 3. Elliotts Voltage Sahara-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner Junior 3-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. Taylor Made Minster Farrah, Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, best udder 2. AF Hired Gun Sasha, Tucker Hardy, Belleville, Pa., best bred and owned 3. Summitview Chandelier Peepers, Tucker Hardy Senior 3-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. Maple-Downs Hired Gun Amora (S: SV Jade Hired Gun-ET, D: Amazing Grace of Arethusa), Emily Tillapaugh, Warnerville, int. champ. 2. Elliotts Justice Vinca-ET, Ernest W. Kueffner, best bred and owned 3. Hillacres Bushmill Sesame Seed, Thomas Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., best udder 4-yr.-old cow (11 shown) 1. Page-Crest Excitation Karlie (S: Bridon Excitation, D: Karson 222 of Page-Crest), Arethusa Farm, best udder, sr. and gr. champ. 2. Seacord Farm Comerica Classy, Ethan Dupuis, Greenwich 3. Elliotts Tequila Reese, Arethusa Farm Best bred and owned—Hillacres Shining Star, Thomas Arrowsmith, 4th in class 5-yr.-old cow (12 shown) 1. Arethusa Vixens Presto (S: Bridon Remake ComericaET, D: Arethusa Veronicas Vixen-ET), Arethusa Farm, best bred and owned, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 2. Cascadia Iatola Puzzle, Gene Iager and Craig Walton, best udder of show 3. Kellogg-Bay Amedeo Gladys-ET, Megan Hill, Bristol, Vt. Aged cow (12 shown) 1. Emervest Senzas Lillybug-ET, Donovan Hollingsworth, Scott Youse and Kenley Cook, Denton, Md. 2. Mac-Mara Giller Callie, Greg Mortson, Oro Station, Ont. 3. Seacord Farm Sultan Silky, Brian S. Seacord, Greenwich, best bred and owned, best udder 100,000-lb. cow (1 shown)
Page-Crest Excitation Karlie 1st 4-yr.-old cow Senior and Grand Champion
Arethusa Vixens Presto 1st 5-yr.-old cow Res. Senior and Res. Grand Champion
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Quality Jillians Response 1st Summer yearling heifer
South Mountain Verb Sublime-ET 1st Junior 2-yr.-old cow
Glenview Tequila Fawn 1st Senior 2-yr.-old cow Reserve Intermediate Champion
Maple-Downs Hired Gun Amora 1st Senior 3-yr.-old cow Intermediate Champion
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Wisconsin Spring Spectacular Jersey Show
April 26, 2014, Vernon County Fairgrounds, Viroqua, Wis. Mike Berry, Albany, Ore., judge 162 head shown Senior and Grand Champion female—Arethusa Action Varsity-ET, Steinridge, Peters and Metzger, Lawler, Iowa Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion female—Milk-N-More-WJM Connect Vivian-ET, Kaila and Colin Wussow and Bill Medo, Cecil Intermediate Champion female—Edgebrook Shyster Chelsea, Mike and Brenda Dilly and Jason Steinlage, Montour, Iowa Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Maker Vivitar Gerdy, Nelson Farm and Tony Kohls, Dassel, Minn. Junior Champion female—Broyden Tequila Vidali-ET, Linehan Jerseys, River Falls Reserve Junior Champion female—Aces-Hi Stookeyholm HG Taffy, Steinridge, Covington, and Kohls, Lawler, Iowa Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor—Woodmohr Jerseys, Bloomer, Wis.
Mayerlane Brown Cow Vermouth 1st Senior 2-yr.-old cow
Class Winners Intermediate heifer calf (8 shown) 1. Edgebrook BOF Callie 31, Dawson Sawyer, Marshalltown, Iowa 2. Norse Star Gamgee 4289, Norse Star Jerseys, Westby, best bred and owned 3. CJL Tequila Rihanna, Carrie Jo Leum, Viroqua Senior heifer calf (17 shown) 1. Discoverys Tequila Jaguar, Lisa Demmer, Ellendale, Minn., best bred and owned 2. Bridon BRC Zipper, Steinridge Jerseys, Lawler, Iowa 3. Rollingriver Hired Assassin, Mikel and Dan Brasch, Brownton, Minn. Summer yearling (12 shown) 1. Gil Bar Louie Haley, Gil-Bar Farm, Janesville, best bred and owned 2. Edgebrook Impression McKenna 36, Mike and Brenda Dilly, Montour, Iowa 3. Avon Road HG Jolie-ET, Ashley Oberreich and Scott Stanford, Appleton Junior yearling heifer (17 shown) 1. Ryans Louie Polly, Janelle Renee Remington, Juneau 2. Partee HP Lady Bug-ET, Hillpoint Partners and Ken and Kathy Elliott, Cross Plains, best bred and owned 3. Gil-Bar Giller Becky, Gil-Bar Farm Intermediate yearling heifer (20 shown) 1. Duckett Nabholz Sadie-ET, Kim and Kari Schlecht, Balaton, Minn. 2. Partee HPDH Verbatim Linda-ET, Emma Olstad, Stoughton 3. Schulte Bros Tequila Liz-ET, Steinridge Jerseys Best bred and owned—Gil-Bar Barron Emma, Gil-Bar Farm, 4th in class Senior yearling heifer (15 shown) 1. Broyden Tequila Vidalia-ET (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Marhaven Silver Becca), Linehan Jerseys, River Falls, jr. champ. 2. Aces-Hi Stookeyholm HG Taffy (S: SV Jade Hired GunET, D: Hillacres Tora Tilly), Steinridge, Covington, and Kohls, Lawler, Iowa, res. jr. champ. 3. Townside Tequila L C Britany, Townside Jerseys, Wilson, best bred and owned Uncalved 2-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Avonlea BC Kept Secret, Jason Steinlage and Eric Lang, Lawler, Iowa 2. Woodmohr Marlo Luscious Lady, Woodmohr Jerseys, Bloomer, best bred and owned 3. GD Skarlytte of Kabam, Kim Schlecht and Mark
Metzger, Balaton, Minn. Junior 2-yr.-old cow (10 shown) 1. Townside Successor Minie Miami, Townside Jerseys, bred bred and owned 2. Kyles RM Myra, Kyle B. Barlass, Janesville 3. Red Rock View Cari, Cora Carpenter, Darlington, best udder Senior 2-yr.-old cow (16 shown) 1. Mayerlane Brown Cow Vermouth, Hannah and Frederick Ullom, Bloomer, best bred and owned, best udder 2. Milk-N-More Tequila Naomi, Kaila and Colin Wussow, Cecil 3. Pfaffs Prairie Tequila Gracious, Jamie, Larissa and Olivia Pfaff, Alma Center Junior 3-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. Random Luck R Ray Ariel, Lisa A. Caya, Darlington, best bred and owned, best udder 2. Woodmohr First Suspect, Woodmohr Jerseys 3. GR Kyles Gadget Dreamy, Kyle B. Barlass Senior 3-yr.-old cow (12 shown) 1. Edgebrook Shyster Chelsea 43 (S: WF Amadeo Shyster, D: Edgebrook Dateline Candy), Mike and Brenda Dilly and Jason Steinlage, Montour, Iowa, best bred an owned, best udder, int. champ. 2. Maker Vivitar Gerdy (S: Rock Ella BW Vivitar, D: Maker A Signature of Gretchen), Nelson Farm and Tony Kohls, Dassel, Minn., res. int. champ. 3. Townside BRC Vanessa, Townside Jerseys 4-yr.-old cow (10 shown) 1. Arethusa Action Varsity-ET (S: Forest Glen Avery Action-ET, D: Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J), Steinridge, Peters, and Metzger, Lawler, Iowa, best udder, sr. and gr. champ. 2. Milk-N-More-WJM Connect Vivian-ET (S: Giprat Belles Connection-ET, D: Smithden Vindication Vixen), Kaila and Colin Wussow and Bill Medo, Cecil, best bred and owned of show, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 3. Ratliff Minister Krystal-ET, Sawyer and Olivia Brandenburg, Fort Atkinson 5-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. Woodmohr Pure Delight-ET, Woodmohr Jerseys, best bred and owned, best udder 2. Demmers Jade Jemini-Twin, Lisa Demmer 3. Rolling River Pretty N Pink, Mikel and Dan Brasch Aged cow (9 shown) 1. K&R Minister Martha, Randy Drinkall and Family, (continued to page 108)
Arethusa Action Varsity-ET 1st 4-yr.-old cow Senior and Grand Champion
Milk-N-More-WJM Connect Vivian-ET 2nd 4-yr.-old cow Res. Senior and Res. Grand Champion
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Gil Bar Louie Haley 1st Summer yearling heifer
Ryans Louie Polly 1st Junior yearling heifer
Aces-Hi Stookeyholm HG Taffy 2nd Senior yearling heifer Reserve Junior Champion
Edgebrook Shyster Chelsea 43 1st Senior 3-yr.-old cow Intermediate Champion
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Michigan Spring Dairy Expo Jersey Show
• March 21, 2014, Donald DuBois, Princeville, Que., judge • 34 head shown • Sr. and Gr. Champ. female— Buells Mort DeLittle, Pro-Hart Jerseys, Nicholas Clark, Melanie and Cole Provoast, Prescott • Res. Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. female— JBL Laser Chers Clair, Madison E. Moyer, Caro • Int. Champ. female—GR Wanaship Storm Stella, John Dorothy, Alexis and Luke Bowman, Addison • Res. Int. Champ. female—Ratliff Amedeo Avery-ET, Pro-Hart Jerseys, Nicholas Clark, Melanie and Cole Provoast • Jr. Champ. female—ZJF Tequila Bella, Zike Jersey Farm, Morristown, Ind. • Res. Jr. Champ. female— Blackview Guapo Terrific, Amber Anne Black, Howard City, Mich. • Premier Exhibitor—Pro-Hart Jerseys, Nicholas Clark, Melanie and Cole Provoast • Premier Breeder—Dave and Lisa Wilson, St. Johns
Senior 3-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Ratliff Amedeo Avery-ET (S: Piedmont Grove Amedeo, D: Ratliff Price Alicia), Pro-Hart Jerseys, Nicholas Clark, Melanie and Cole Provoast, res. int. champ. 4-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Vitality G Make A Wish, Emily Green 5-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Buells Mort DeLittle (S: JVB Red Hot Mort-ET, D: Ministers Caramel Delite), Pro-Hart Jerseys, Nicholas Clark, Melanie and Cole Provoast, sr. and gr. champ. Aged cow (2 shown) 1. JBL Laser Chers Clair (S: Willoa Laser, D: Invention Chars Cher), Madison E. Moyer, Caro, res. sr. and res. gr. champ.
ZJF Tequila Bella 1st Senior yearling heifer Junior Champion
Wisconsin Spring Show (continued to page 106) Rushford, Minn., best bred and owned, best udder 2. Stars Sequel-ET, Woodmohr Jerseys 3. Woodmorh Synergy Lily, Woodmohr Jerseys Junior best three females (3 shown) 1. Gil-Bar Farm 2. Ken and Kathy Elliott and Hillpoint Partners Senior best three females (3 shown) 1. Woodmohr Jerseys 2. Townside Jerseys
Colin and Kaila Wussow had the best bred and owned cow of the show with Milk-N-MoreWJM Connect Vivian-ET. Congratulating the brother and sister are National Jersey Queen Sydney Endres, Wisconsin Jersey Queen Miranda Randall and judge Mike Berry.
Class Winners
Intermediate heifer calf (1 shown) 1. Ellies Emmaleeza Lu, Wayne Melton, Delanie Melton and Jaysa Melton, Greenfield, Ind. Senior heifer calf (3 shown) 1. Thistle Dew Tequila Reign, Thistle Dew Jerseys, Vassar 2. Tri-Koebel Renegade Faith, Tera Koebel, Three Oaks Summer yearling heifer (2 shown) 1. Blue Mountain Tequila Emma-ET, Andrew E. Dice, Fredericksburg, Pa. Junior yearling heifer (3 shown) 1. Tumbleweed Hi Jasmine-ET, Kristen Burkhardt, Jake, Nikki, Connor and Keegan Nugent, Lowell 2. Vitality Ever After, Emily Green, Elsie Intermediate yearling heifer (6 shown) 1. Blackview Guapo Terrific (S: Yellow Briar Heaths Guapo, D: Woodsview Minister Tease-ET), Amber Anne Black, Howard City, res. jr. champ. 2. Lee-Ann Acres Iatola Chip-ET, Pro-Hart Jerseys, Nicholas Clark, Melanie and Cole Provoast, Prescott Senior yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. ZJF Tequila Bella (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: ZJF Karsons Beauty Belle), Zike Jersey Farm, Morristown, Ind., jr. champ. 2. Stevencrest Minister Jypsie, Amber Anne Black Senior 2-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. GR Wanaship Storm Stella (S: Bachelors Governor Storm, D: PR Muddycreek Iatola Daisy), John, Dorothy, Alexis and Luke Bowman, int. champ. 2. Ratliff Tequila Summer-ET, Sadie Green and Daniel Remenar, Elsie Junior 3-yr.-old cow (1 shown) 1. Maelynn Minister Lonestar, Lisa and Dave Wilson, St. Johns
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Thistle Dew Tequila Reign 1st Senior heifer calf
Woodmohr Jerseys of Bloomer, Wis., were named the Premier Breeder and Exhibitor of the Wisconsin Spring Spectacular Show. Jon and Wendy Schmidt and their team accept their awards from queens Endres and Randall.
Junior Awards Available
Vitality G Make A Wish 1st 4-yr.-old cow
Throughout the year, awards for shows and production and judging contests are provided by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) at events specifically for Jersey juniors. For junior shows at county, district, and state levels, the AJCA will provide ribbons for the first, second, and third place animals, plus a Grand Champion rosette. In addition to the rosette, a special award is provided for the Grand Champion at state fairs and AJCA-designated regional shows. Awards are also provided for showmanship contests exclusively for Jersey juniors. Awards must be requested annually. Contact the AJCA Director of Development at 614/322-4456, at least two weeks in advance of the event. Regretfully, requests made within two weeks of the show date cannot be filled. JERSEY JOURNAL
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Whicker Crowned New Indiana Queen The Indiana Jersey Cattle Club held its annual meeting on February 22, 2014, at the headquarters of the Indiana Soybean Alliance in Indianapolis. Hadley Whicker of Danville was crowned as the 2014 Indiana Jersey Queen. The high school junior is the daughter of Tim and Bonita Whicker and plans to attend Purdue University. Though she is undecided about a major, her favored options at this point are dietetics, pharmacy science or Whicker veterinary science. Her paternal grandparents are Dave and Suzanne Whicker and her maternal grandmother is Ramona Mastin. Her family had operated Sunny Slopes Farm, which was managed with Windridge Jerseys, until the herds were dispersed in July 2010. Hadley and her siblings retained some heifers for use as youth projects. Whicker is a nine-year member of her 4-H club and also a junior leader. She is involved with the Indiana Dairy Youth Academy and shows at the Hendricks County Fair and the Indiana State Fair. She has earned blue ribbons for showmanship and best udder and a purple banner for Grand Champion at the county fair. At school, Whicker is junior class president and belongs to the National Honor Society. She is a member of the track and cross country teams and involved with the Hendricks County Substance Abuse Task Force and the Octagon Club. She is also active with the Hadley Friends Church. All-Indiana awards were given to eight Jersey breeders. Bolle Acres, Argos, led the way with four certificates. The dairy is owned by Max and Carrie Jo Bollenbacher and their family and Jesse Bollenbacher. Dick Miller and Family, Osgood, and Bachelor Farms, Angola, each took home three awards. Certificates were also earned by FH Jerseys of Plymouth, Lordan Farm and Family of Silver Lake, Melton Jerseys of Greenfield, Ron Mosser and Family of Geneva and Zike Jersey Farm of Morristown. Dick Miller relayed dates for the upcoming show season. The state 4-H show will be June 17; the state open show will be June 19. Both will be held in Goshen. The junior Jersey show at the Indiana State Fair will be held on August 10; the open show will be August 13. Page 110
Kentucky National Jersey Show
Newly-elected Indiana Jersey Cattle Club Officers included, left to right: Josh Gordon, president; Janet Stephenson, treasurer; Rick Dalessandro, futurity chair; and Meggie Foster, secretary. Not pictured is Stacy Bachelor, vice president.
• April 5, 2014, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky. • Herby Lutz, Chester, S.C., judge • 39 head shown • Sr. and Gr. Champ. female— Senn-Sational Iatola Abigail, Backwoods Jerseys, Waynesburg, Ky. • Res. Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. female—Millers Justice Fran, Dick Miller and Family, Osgood, Ind. • Jr. Champ. female—KCJF Relentless Bomber, Brady Core, Salvisa, Ky. • Res. Jr. Champ. female—DKG Grand Prix Patch, John, Donna, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe and Grace, Garrett, and Meredith Hageman, Sidney, Ohio Class Winners
Club directors in attendance at the annual meeting included, left to right: Dick Miller, Meagan Matlock, John White and Debby Laswell.
Eric Topp, Botkins, will judge the junior show and Keith Topp, also of Botkins, will officiate the open show. Members discussed options for financing the club and voted to manage a calf raffle that would benefit juniors. A new scholarship for juniors has been established by the Zike family in memory of the late Steve Zike. The $1,000 scholarship is for juniors who pursue a degree at Purdue University. The family is also sponsoring the Jersey futurity this year in his memory. Members were invited to attend the summer picnic June 22 at the Smiley Shelter at Henry County Memorial Park in New Castle. Festivities will begin at noon. Meggie Foster, Greenfield, told the group she is stepping down as publicity and membership chair. Debbie Laswell, Terra Haute, will be the new membership chair. Foster also reported that the Indiana Jersey News will no longer be published, with September 2013 being the last issue of the publication. Officers elected to serve in 2014 were: Josh Gordon, Syracuse, president; Stacy Bachelor, Angola, vice president; Meggie Foster, secretary; and Janet Stephenson, Danville, treasurer. Rick Dalessandro, Richmond, was elected to serve as futurity chair; Meagan Matlock, New Castle, is the new member of the board.
Intermediate heifer calf (6 shown) 1. Ollie VR Mila, Curtis Lee Strange Jr., Scottsville, Ky. 2. Ollie Brazo Nadine 3, Curtis Lee Strange Jr. Senior heifer calf (6 shown) 1. KCJF Relentless Bomber (S: KCJF Ritzs Sambo Relentless-ET, D: KCJF Kyros Blazin), Brady Core, Salvisa, Ky., jr. champ. 2. Backwoods Katie, Backwoods Jerseys, Waynesburg, Ky. Summer yearling heifer (8 shown) 1. DKG Grand Prix Patch (S: Rapid Bay Grand-Prix-ET, D: DKG Response Fabulous), John, Donna, Trevor, Lane and Blake Greiwe and Grace, Garrett, and Meredith Hagaman, Sidney, Ohio, res. jr. champ. 2. Gemini Ginny, Michael Hardy Rider, Upton, Ky. Junior yearling heifer (2 shown) 1. OBryans Colton Pearl, Paul G. and Brenda H. OBryan, Mount Washington, Ky. Intermediate yearling heifer (1 shown) 1. T-Way Minister Babe-ET, Shelby M. Rader, Atlantic, Pa. Uncalved 2-yr.-old cow (6 shown) 1. Kesslers Celebrity Belle, Jera, Kyla, and Keaton Kessler, Columbia, Ky. 2. Multi-Rose On-Time 4835, Multi-Rose Jerseys Inc., Rock Rapids, Iowa Junior 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. JJF Shine Tuna, Ted DeMent, Kenney, Ill. 2. Barhams Love Machine Rosie, Richard L. Barham, Calhoun, Tenn. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (3 shown) 1. Clay Hill Valery, James Arnold, Poseyville, Ind. 2. Gabys Virgil Butterscotch-ET, Gaby Jersey Farm, Greeneville, Tenn. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (1 shown) 1. SMJ Plus Ginger, Trans-Ova Genetics, Sioux Center, Iowa Senior 3-yr.-old cow (1 shown) 1. Millers Justice Fran (S: Furor Justice, D: Millers Jacinto Fonda), Dick Miller and Family, Osgood, Ind., res. gr. champ. 4-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Senn-Sational Iatola Abigail (S: SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, D: Senn-Sational Jace Abigail), Backwoods Jerseys, gr. champ.
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MILK MARKETING
Protein Standardized Powders: Another Jersey Advantage
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xports of U.S dairy products have grown impressively since 2003 when less than 6% of domestic milk solids production was exported. In just ten years, exports grew to 15.5% of milk solids. March 2014 set a new monthly high with 17.7% milk solids exports, which represents just over one-sixth of total production. Put in the terms of day-to-day dairy operations, for herds milking twice per day, one milking every three days is exported, while herds milking three times per day export one milking every other day. The growth in exports is particularly good news for Jersey producers. After all, what gets exported are milk solids in the form of cheese, milk powders, whey products and butterfat, and Jerseys excel at the efficient production of milk solids. Two products leading the export surge are skim milk powder (SMP) and whole milk powder (WMP). Production of SMP (protein standardized nonfat dry milk) nearly tripled from 2009 to 2013, while WMP production grew over 20% in the same time period (Table 1). International buyers prefer SMP and WMP due to their predictability of use which results from being protein standardized. Because both powders are protein standardized, beginning the manufacturing process with high component milk offers significant economic advantages. Table 1: Production of Milk Powders (1,000 pounds)
Year Nonfat Dry Milk Skim Milk Whole Milk
2011 2012 2013
1,514,410 1,764,450 1,477,860
446,017 380,672 630,689
65,787 58,132 72,053
While attending IDFA’s Dairy Forum in late January, National All-Jersey staff inquired of an industry associate about the imminent opening of their new powder production facility. The response came that it was still a few weeks off, and the manager lamented that the plant wasn’t already in production. “If we were making whole milk powder and selling it on the GDT (Global Dairy Trade), we’d be printing money,” he said. NAJ staff replied, “And if the whole milk powder was being made from Jersey milk, you would be printing even more money.” “Why is that?” came the response. Page 112
NAJ laid out the following concepts that differentiate Jersey milk from average milk in manufacturing protein standardized powders: 1. Higher protein milk will produce higher protein powder. 2. For export, SMP and WMP can utilize either lactose or permeate to achieve the standardized protein level. 3. Higher protein powder allows processors to utilize more lactose or permeate in the standardization process. 4. In 2013, lactose could be purchased for an average of $0.66 per pound, while SMP sold for an average of $1.72 per pound and WMP sold for an average of $1.87. Buying lactose and permeate and selling it as SMP and WMP made for a very profitable transaction. “Those all make sense. Can you quantify how much the economic advantage is using Jersey milk?” Thus was born the following project. National All-Jersey Inc. compiled an economic analysis of nonfat dry milk (NDM), SMP and WMP production, comparing Jersey milk to average milk. The analysis incorporated different component levels in producer milk, along with 2013 average prices for the products of cream, butter, anhydrous milk fat (AMF), NDM, SMP, WMP and the input costs of Class IV nonfat solids and butterfat, along with lactose and permeate.
higher protein NDM does not command a greater market price than average protein NDM, thus the economic advantage to making NDM from high protein producer milk is limited. Skim Milk Powder (SMP) The international standard for SMP calls for it to contain 34% crude protein. NDM containing more than 34% crude protein can be converted to SMP by extending it with lactose or permeate until the powder reaches the 34% level. The amount of protein in the skim portion of the milk to be dried determines the volume of SMP that can be produced. As is shown in Table 3, because of its higher protein content, NDM made from 100 pounds of Jersey milk can utilize nearly an additional pound Table 3: Product Yields (lbs./cwt.)
Average Jersey Jersey Milk Milk Advantage
Cream (45% butterfat) 8.21 10.55 2.34 Nonfat Dry Milk 8.72 9.17 0.45 Skim Milk Powder 9.54 10.94 1.40 Added lactose 0.79 1.72 0.93 Whole Milk Powder 13.12 15.19 2.07 Added lacose 0.39 1.27 0.88 Andydrous Milkfat 3.70 4.75 1.05 Nonfat Dry Milk 9.15 9.76 0.61 Skim Milk Powder 10.01 11.65 1.64 Added lactose 0.83 1.83 1.00 Whole Milk Powder 13.16 15.32 2.16 Added lacose 0.40 1.32 0.92
of lactose or permeate in the process of making SMP than can NDM made from Nonfat Dry Milk (NDM) 100 pounds of average milk. Jersey milk Long the staple milk powder product, will yield 1.4 more pounds of SMP per nonfat dry milk (NDM) has been produced hundredweight (cwt.) than average milk. forever and a day by separating fat (usually At 2013 prices, the added yield was worth in the form of cream) from skim, and drying an additional $2.41/cwt. of producer milk. the skim milk to powder consisting of the nonfat solids. Simple milk chemistry Whole Milk Powder (WMP) stipulates that higher protein milk yields Manufacturing WMP is more complex higher protein powder. More protein in than NDM or SMP due to the need the raw milk leads to more protein in the to standardize butterfat, protein and, skim, resulting in a higher protein powder. by definition, the ratio of butterfat to Table 2 shows that typical Jersey milk protein. Another important will yield powder Table 2: Milk Components (%) consideration associated approximately 40% Average Milk Jersey Milk with WMP is that because it crude protein, nearly contains butterfat, it needs to 3.5% higher than Butterfat 3.74 4.79 True Protein 3.10 3.64 be kept refrigerated to prevent powder produced Other Solids 5.70 5.75 the butterfat from going from average milk. rancid. Neither NDM nor SMP However, as a non- Nonfat Dry Milk 39.24 require refrigeration. While the standardized product, Crude Protein 35.96 JERSEY JOURNAL
standard of identity for whole milk powder requires the product to contain between 26% and 40% butterfat, the accepted standard for international trade is 26.8%. As with NDM, the process begins by separating the cream. Virtually all producer milk has more butterfat than is needed for the WMP in relation to its amount of protein. Therefore, the next step is to calculate how much cream to add back (or conversely, not to add back) to the skim before the drying process. After the powder is produced, the next step is to determine how much lactose or permeate can be added to standardize the powder to protein specifications. As with SMP (Table 3), nearly an extra pound of extender can be utilized in the standardization process for powder made from Jersey milk. Given Jersey milk’s higher levels of butterfat and protein, its yield of WMP per hundredweight is 15.19 pounds, over two pounds greater than from average milk. The added yield resulted in WMP product value nearly $4.00 per hundredweight higher than average milk. Cream vs. Anhydrous Milk Fat (AMF) The process of making any of the three powders begins with separating cream from skim. Higher-fat content Jersey milk results in greater cream yield. Based on this example, Jersey milk will produce 2 1/3 more pounds of 45% butterfat cream. However, the extra cream is both an advantage and a disadvantage in the production of powder. The portion of cream that is not butterfat is skim, and the skim portion of cream contains nonfat solids. Jersey milk’s higher protein content leads to cream that is higher in protein. Protein captured in the cream is not available to produce powder, and protein is more valuable in powder than in cream. Jersey milk will have over two-tenths of a pound of protein in its cream, nearly 50% more protein than average milk. An alternative use of excess butterfat is anhydrous milk fat (AMF), a shelfstable butter used for products like cream cheese, processed cheese, popcorn butter and ice cream. Also known as butter oil, AMF requires 99.8% butterfat content. Producing anhydrous milk fat allows more protein to be included in the resulting powder and a yield increase of 0.7 pounds of SMP from Jersey milk. Both cream and AMF are priced at multiples of the butter market. The JUNE 2014
Anhydrous Milkfat
Anhydrous milkfat (AMF) is the purified form of butterfat consisting primarily of the triglycerides of milkfat. The end product is 99.8% fat. AMF production starts by separating cream from skim. The cream (typically 40% fat) is heated and further separated to a fat content around 73%. The high-fat cream is run through a high-pressure pump which breaks open the milkfat globules, releasing the triglycerides. Then the triglycerides are separated from the mixture to make anhydrous milkfat. AMF is marketed both domestically and internationally. In the U.S. anhydrous milkfat is primarily used in dairy product recombining, products including cream cheese, processed cheese, milkshake mixes, ice cream, dairy desserts, popcorn butter and confectionaries. Last year the top five export buyers of U.S. AMF were Europe, the former Soviet Union, Mexico, the Far East and the Middle East.
industry has a vibrant cream market. When cream is long in the marketplace, the multiple is low. When cream is short, the multiple is higher. Lactose vs. Permeate Lactose and milk permeate can be used in the protein standardization process when making skim milk powder and whole milk powder. Milk permeate is a byproduct of the ultrafiltration of milk, and whey permeate is a byproduct of the ultrafiltration of whey. Whey permeate is not allowable as a standardization agent in SMP and WMP. Due to requiring less processing, milk permeate is typically less expensive than lactose. However, of all the input variables used in this analysis, the price of permeate will be the least standard. In addition, some SMP and WMP buyers will specify that permeate cannot be used, requiring the use of lactose. Given that Jersey powders can utilize more extender, when permeate can be used it increases the economic advantage of using Jersey milk. Value of Product Sold vs. Cost of Inputs Having calculated the difference in product yields from two types of milk, the final step of the analysis is to compare the costs and returns. For producer milk pooled in the Federal Milk Marketing Orders, any nonfat solids used to make NDM, SMP or WMP is classified and priced as Class IV nonfat solids. The butterfat sold as bulk cream can be priced as Class II, III or IV depending on its ultimate use. Butterfat the plant uses in butter, anhydrous milk fat or as part of WMP is classified and priced as Class IV butterfat. For the purposes of this analysis, all
producer butterfat was priced at Class IV. Therefore, the FMMO regulated minimum cost of producer milk to the processors does not change regardless of which combination of powders and butterfatbased products are manufactured. Logically, Jersey milk costs processors more than average milk given its greater content of nonfat solids and butterfat. Based on 2013 FMMO prices, Class IV Jersey milk cost $2.64/cwt. more than average milk (continued to page 115)
Table 4: Costs and Returns/Cwt. Producer Milk
Average Jersey Jersey Milk Milk Advantage
Revenue Cream & NDM $21.73 $24.44 $2.71 Cream & SMP $23.13 $27.47 $4.34 Cream & WMP $24.97 $29.70 $4.73 Costs Cream & NDM $19.63 $22.27 $2.64 Cream & SMP $20.15 $23.41 $3.26 Cream & WMP $19.88 $23.11 $3.23 Net Cream & NDM $2.11 $2.17 $0.06 Cream & SMP $3.04 $4.14 $1.10 Cream & WMP $5.08 $6.59 $1.51 Revenue AMF & NDM $23.54 $26.84 $3.30 AMF & SMP $25.01 $30.06 $5.05 AMF & WMP $25.10 $30.15 $5.05 Costs AMF & NDM $19.63 $22.27 $2.64 AMF & SMP $20.18 $23.48 $3.30 AMF & WMP $19.89 $23.14 $3.25 Net AMF & NDM $3.92 $4.57 $0.65 AMF & SMP $4.83 $6.58 $1.75 AMF & WMP $5.20 $7.01 $1.81
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(Table 4). The cost of lactose or permeate must also be included when analyzing returns for SMP and WMP. Because Jersey milk can use more lactose and permeate in the standardization process, their cost is greater for Jersey milk-based powders. However, the additional value from the added powder yields more than offset the costs of the standardizing component. The returns from the powder and butterfat-based products are also greater from using Jersey milk. The magnitude of the higher values depends on the product mix. In this analysis the combination of NDM and bulk cream sales only provides a net advantage to Jersey milk of $0.06/cwt. However, when the product mix is changed to SMP and cream, the Jersey advantage jumps to $1.10/cwt. Even better returns can be realized from the combination of WMP and cream ($1.51/cwt.). If a processor can utilize the excess butterfat as anhydrous milk fat instead of cream, the returns increase further. AMF siphons off none of the nonfat solids from the skim portion of the milk, leaving more nonfat solids available for powder production. The product combination of SMP and AMF showed Jersey milk with a $1.75/cwt. advantage, while WMP and AMF resulted in $1.81/cwt. net return advantage. The above examples assume that lactose is used in the standardization process. If lower cost permeate can be substituted, the net advantage to Jersey milk increases by $0.20 to $0.30/cwt. Milk prices posted record highs in 2013, so the analysis was rerun using 2010 prices when the all-milk price was $3.79/ cwt. less than 2013. The profit margins for all combinations of products were lower using 2010 prices. The magnitude of the advantage from using Jersey milk also decreased from $0.10/cwt. to $0.40/cwt., depending on the product mix. However, Jersey milk remained the more profitable choice even during that year of low milk prices. Finally, the returns calculated in this analysis do not include plant costs of making the products. Because Jersey milk has less water to be removed, the drying costs associated with making any powder may be less. Furthermore each processing plant utilizes different technology and processes in manufacturing milk powders and butterfat-based products. Therefore, this analysis should be viewed as illustrative of the profit advantages of using higher protein milk instead of a benchmark against which to measure plant performance. JUNE 2014
Importance to the US Dairy Industry and Jersey Producers The Jersey milk advantage when making the milk powders in demand by world buyers is important to Jersey farmers for two reasons. First, if Jersey producers belong to a co-op that manufactures SMP or WMP, producers should query their co-op as to whether high component milk is being directed to powder production in order to maximize the profitability of the plants. Second, if Jersey producers have milk going to plants producing SMP or WMP, producers should be earning premiums for their milk because of the additional yields
and profitability provided by Jersey milk. The economic advantage provided by high component milk is also important to the U.S. dairy industry as it competes for world markets. Because Jersey milk provides greater profitability when used to make skim milk powder and whole milk powder, U.S. manufacturers can remain competitive in world markets at price levels which would be unprofitable if using average milk. The spreadsheet with the complete NAJ analysis is available at www.USJersey. com/NationalAllJerseyInc/milkpowders. xls. Page 115
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Uniform Functional Type Traits Appraisal Program Evaluation of functional type traits in individual Jersey cows is one of the oldest, and most useful services provided by the American Jersey Cattle Association. The current program was introduced in 1980, with six primary features: • Biological traits, clearly defined, are evaluated on a linear scale. • Using a numerical scale, traits are scored from one biological extreme to the other. • Cows are scored early in their productive life in order to separate genetic from environmental effects. • All similar-age contemporaries are evaluated. • Evaluators do not know the sire of the cows being evaluated. • Registered and unregistered Jerseys are evaluated. Jersey type evaluation is not a program that “classifies” animals by comparing them to the “ideal Jersey.” Instead, it is a service that gives you unbiased information about the strengths and weaknesses of your cows. The biological traits measured are related to the economic value of a cow, and the information provided can help you make mating decisions to improve herd profitability.
Trait Descriptions Stature Stature is measured as height at the hips using a scale of 1 to 80. A score of 1 indicates stature of 44”, 25 indicates 49”, 50 indicates 54”, and 80 indicates stature of 60” or greater.
Strength Strength is measured as the width and depth of chest, width of muzzle, and substance of bone, not to be influenced by body condition. Scores under 10 indicate extreme weakness; scores over 40 indicate extreme strength.
By utilizing the AJCA type evaluation service, you gain: 1. Objective information about cows and bulls to help you to achieve your breeding goals; and 2. Marketing value, to better promote your herd and increase sales of breeding stock.
Herds are appraised every seven (7) to ten (10) months. Cows are inspected in their “working clothes” by professional appraisers who evaluate them based on how they look that day. Cows are assigned scores in two ways. First, evaluators assign linear scores to describe the biological traits of each cow. A total of 16 conformation traits, plus five supplemental traits are evaluated. Evaluators record scores using the range of 1 to 50, except for stature, which uses a scale of 1 to 80. Each of these scores describes what the individual trait looks like in a cow. For example, a score of 25 for udder depth means that the floor of the udder is 2” above the hock. Then, evaluators assign the Final Score, which reflects the degree to which the cow’s traits approach the most profitable expression. Scientific studies in the U.S. show certain linear traits can be useful predictors of survival rates and lifetime profitability in Jersey cattle. These traits are designated as high priority traits, and are dairy form, foot angle, fore udder attachment, rear udder height, rear udder width, udder cleft, udder depth, and teat placement. Evaluators focus on the high priority traits when assigning the Final Score. Final Score is not an average of the individual trait scores, but range instead from 50 to 100, according to this scale:
Dairy Form Dairy Form is defined as the openness and angle of rib, angularity, flatness of bone, length of neck, and any other appearance of milkiness. This appearance, and not just the absence of fleshing, is considered. Ideally, stage of lactation should not influence the dairy form score. Scores below 20 may not only reflect smooth over-conditioned cattle, but also extreme angularity that is frailty and not dairy form.
Rump Angle Rump Angle (pins high/low) is the degree of slope from hooks to pins when the cow is standing. A score of 1 indicates a high rump angle and a score of 50 indicates an extremely sloped rump angle. A score of 20 indicates a level rump angle, each additional five (5) points representing every one (1) inch of slope or height of pins.
90 or higher............................... Excellent 80 to 89..................................... Very Good 70 to 79..................................... Desirable 60 to 69..................................... Acceptable 50 to 59..................................... Poor
Maximum Final Score within lactation levels is: lactation number 1, maximum final score 89; lactation number 2, maximum of 91; lactation number 3, maximum 93; lactation number 4, maximum 94; and lactation number 5, maximum final score of 95 or higher. Note: Refer to Rules for the Functional Type Traits Appraisal Program for the procedure to assign Final Scores exceeding 95. JUNE 2014
Rump Width Rump Width is the width of hips. Scores below 15 indicate extreme narrowness in the rump and scores above 35 indicate extreme rump width. Page 117
Rear Legs Rear Legs (posty/sickle) is a measurement of the set of hock. A score of 1 indicates extremely posty legs and a score of 50 indicates sickle hocked legs. A score of 25 indicates a slight set to the legs.
Udder Depth Udder Depth (deep/shallow) is a measure of the depth of udder floor relative to the hock. A score of 1 indicates an udder below the hock, 15 an udder at the hock, 25 an udder 2” above the hock, 35 an udder 4” above the hock, and 50 an udder 7” above the hock.
Fore Udder Attachment Fore Udder Attachment is an evaluation of the strength of attachment of the fore udder to the body wall. A score of 1 indicates a loose attachment and a score of 50 indicates a tight attachment. A score of 25 indicates a slight bulge in the fore udder.
Udder Cleft Udder Cleft is a measure of the depth of cleft of the udder between the rear teats from the base of the rear teats to the point where the halves of the udder come together. The midpoint score of 25 indicates a cleft of 1½” with an incremental change of 5 points per half-inch from the midpoint. A score of 15 indicates an udder with a ½” cleft, and 35 an udder with a 2½” cleft.
Rear Udder Height Rear Udder Height is measured as viewed from the rear, at the crease where the udder meets the leg, in relation to the midpoint between the point of hock and pins. A score of 1 indicates low rear udder height and a score of 50 indicates high rear udder height. A score of 15 is assigned to a rear udder attached at the midpoint between the point of hock and pins. An additional 5 points is added or subtracted for every inch above or below the midpoint, respectively.
Front Teat Placement Front Teat Placement (wide/close) is a measurement of the placement of the front teats on the quarter. A score of 1 indicates wide placed teats, 20 slightly wide placed teats, 30 centrally placed teats, and 50 teats that are closely placed. Front Teat Length (long/short) is the length of the front teats from the base to the end of the teat. A score of 1 indicates short teats (0”), 25 indicates intermediate teats (2½”) and 50 indicates long teats (5”).
Rear Udder Width Rear Udder Width is measured at the crease where the udder meets the leg. The midpoint score of 25 corresponds to a 7” wide rear udder, with incremental change of 5 points per inch in either direction (e.g., score of 15 indicates 5” wide rear udder, score of 35 indicates width of 9” ).
Rear Teat Placement Rear Teat Placement (side view) is a measurement of the placement of the rear teats on the quarter when viewed from the side. A score of 1 indicates that the rear teats are too closely placed to the front teats, 30 teats are centrally placed on the rear quarter, and 50 teats are placed too far back and attached at nearly a 90° angle (parallel to the ground) and the teat end is visible when viewed from the rear. Rear Teat Placement (rear view) is the placement of the base of the rear teats when viewed from the rear. A score of 1 indicates teats are too wide, 30 indicates teats are centrally placed on the rear quarter, and 50 indicates teats are too close and the bases touch.
Foot Angle Foot Angle (low/steep) is measured as the steepness of the angle of the rear foot from the hairline to 1” anterior to the hairline. A score of 1 indicates an extremely low foot angle and a score of 50 indicates an extremely steep foot angle. A score of 25 is assigned to a medium foot angle and a score of 40 to a 45° foot angle. Page 118
The Rules for the Functional Type Traits Appraisal Program are published on the USJersey website at http://www.usjersey. com/Programs/appraisalrules.html,or available by contacting the Appraisal Program Coordinator at 614/322-4457.
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Alan and Sharon Kozak Courtney and Brandon 10061 TR 301, Millersburg, OH 44654 Phone: 330/231-7474 Email: grass4jerseys@yahoo.com
Cantendo Acres Grazeland Jerseys LLC Creston, Ohio
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Tom & Rosalie Noyes Russ & Cheryl King 330/345-6516 330/435-4023 cgrazeland@sssnet.com
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Jerry: 614/561-5643 jerrylemmermen@aol.com John: 614/403-6151 jvlemmermen@gmail.com Website: http://jerseydirectory.com/oakhavenJerseys
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Farm office: 330/457-0304 • Cell: 330/853-4305 47467 St. Rt. 46, New Waterford, Ohio 44445
Highland Jersey Farms Donald & Joan Bolen 419/332-2773
Jim & Jodi
Ph./Fax: 419/334-8960
Terry & Susan
419/334-3179
2836 CR 55, Fremont, OH 43420
Margandale Jersey Farm Dale W., Robert D., and Dennis Kauffman Jenny Shumaker 330/567-2816 6967 State Route 754 Shreve, OH 44676 We are a BST free herd!
Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc. Brian 419/348-9135 • David 419/423-7443 9898 T-234, Findlay, Ohio 45840 Email spajerfm@bright.net REAP Herd • Equity Investor
Queen-Acres Farm P.O. Box 88, Keymar, MD 21757 James & Sharon Osborn • 410/775-2420 Deborah C. Osborn • 410/775-0558 Email: littlebrowncows@hotmail.com
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PERFORMANCE REPORT
REAP Herds Ranked By GJPI Average The top 25% of U.S. Jersey herds ranked by average Jersey Performance IndexTM are listed below. This list includes qualifying herds with an average GJPI of +63 or greater. Listed next to the number of cows in the herd is the percent of the herd that has been genotyped and included in the average. Herds must be enrolled in the AJCA REAP program to be included in the ranking and have at least 10 Registered Jerseys with JPIs. Cows with genomic evaluations are included in the average. All cows must have registry status of HR (no prefix), GR or PR, and must have calved within the past 15 months with no termination code associated with the current lactation. In the case of ties, the herd ranked higher for Predicted Transmitting Ability Protein (PTAP) is listed first. Any herds that remain tied are then listed in order of herd average for PTA Milk (PTAM). There are 208 herds listed with an average JPI of +78. Maintaining
the top ranking for the seventh consecutive genetic summary is Gerald Laufenberg, Mount Horeb, Wis. His 18-cow herd averages +133 GJPI with 89% of the herd being genotyped. David Allen, Reedsburg, Wis., has the second high ranking herd in the nation with a GJPI of +128 on 72 cows (79% genotyped). Tony Meier, Palmer, Kan., ranks third with 42 cows averaging +119 for GJPI (79% genotyped). Ranking fourth is Martin Dairy LLC of Tillamook, Ore., with an average GJPI of +114 on 1,121 cows (49% genotyped). Rounding out the top five is Oomsdale Farm, Valatie, N.Y. The herd of 43 cows has an average GJPI of +111 and is 70% genotyped. There were 117,022 cows in 831 REAP herds summarized in the April 2014 genetic evaluations with an average GJPI of +63. GPTA averages for the breed were +322M, +21F, +13P, +173 CM$, +158 NM$ and +148 FM$.
Herd/Owner Address Cows %GT PTAM PTAF PTAP CM$ NM$ FM$
GJPI
Herd/Owner Address Cows %GT PTAM PTAF PTAP CM$ NM$ FM$
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FOREST GLEN OAKS 1,738 21 559 30
DAYTON, OR 22 260 238
WILTERDINK, DON 51 2 586 33 MILLS JERSEY FARM LLC 414 21 695 36 SPRING VALLEY FARM 67 6 461 28 FOREST GLEN JERSEYS 324 19 517 28 D & E JERSEYS 584 44 625 32
SHEBOYGAN FALLS, WI 24 249 221 202 FALLON, NV 23 243 231 225 MILLERSBURG, OH 20 251 223 204 DAYTON, OR 20 256 235 221 DALHART, TX 22 235 219 209
LAUFENBERG, GERALD 18 89 899 35 ALLEN, DAVID 72 79 756 44 MEIER, TONY 42 79 682 34 MARTIN DAIRY LLC 1,121 49 546 43 OOMSDALE FARM 43 70 735 39
MOUNT HOREB, WI 31 361 335 314 REEDSBURG, WI 30 351 319 298 PALMER, KS 26 322 298 282 TILLAMOOK, OR 25 342 303 274 VALATIE, NY 28 284 257 240
COOPERRIDER & SONS CROTON, OH 130 45 729 36 26 277 255 241 GREENE, WAYNE JR. CADOTT, WI 20 55 685 40 25 288 266 253 ENNEKING, ANTHONY & THOMAS CENTRALIA, KS 16 81 470 37 21 303 274 253 STEINER, MATTHEW RITTMAN, OH 17 76 414 32 21 313 274 243 HEINZ, LLOYD SHAWANO, WI 68 54 695 35 25 268 250 240
128 119 114 111 108 106 105 105 103
DEN KEL JERSEYS LLC BYRON, NY 54 61 630 36 26 279 246 222 102 HALLET DAIRY FARM LLC CASCO, WI 26 8 597 40 23 283 262 249 102 SMITH, RICHARD E. MEDINA, NY 15 13 683 30 28 267 233 210 101 KOZAK, ALAN MILLERSBURG, OH 380 69 515 31 21 281 255 237 100 VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE & STATE UNIVERSITY BLACKSBURG, VA 50 46 732 34 24 268 255 248 99 GABY JERSEY FARM GREENEVILLE, TN 137 49 640 33 23 257 238 227 AHLEM FARMS VISTA HILMAR, CA 678 32 575 27 19 252 243 240 ST BRIGIDS FARM KENNEDYVILLE, MD 68 3 656 32 23 266 249 239 SEXING TECHNOLOGIES / ACCOUNTING DEPT SAN ANTONIO, TX 53 36 538 41 22 273 246 226 DYKSHORN, PAUL IRETON, IA 20 50 362 26 15 287 266 247 PEARL, WILLIAM H. 67 60 617 30 BERRY COLLEGE 43 100 553 32 RICHFIELD FARMS INC. 66 0 606 33 D & D JERSEYS 90 44 544 32
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BARNET, VT 22 254 237 225 MOUNT BERRY, GA 21 260 237 221 GREENWOOD, DE 22 258 240 228 NEWTON, WI 22 253 230 213
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CHAMBERLAIN, GREG & DAVID WYOMING, NY 623 14 589 31 21 238 222 212 BOYD-LEE JERSEYS PARROTTSVILLE, TN 55 29 560 39 21 253 235 223 SPRING CREEK FARMS HIXTON, WI 92 13 553 31 21 239 218 204 SPRUCE ROW FARM MEADVILLE, PA 218 17 586 29 21 231 213 202 CANTENDO ACRES-GRAZELAND JERSEYS WOOSTER, OH 134 7 544 29 21 240 219 204 HEARTLAND JERSEYS 193 51 510 29 PARKS, DANIEL DVM 34 68 448 30 LEGENDAIRY FARMS 141 45 268 35 AHLEM FARMS PARTNERSHIP 3,540 29 407 23 SAR-BEN FARMS INC. 164 1 642 29
SENECA, KS 20 246 225 210 MORRISTOWN, TN 18 254 234 220 BEAVER, OR 18 279 238 205 HILMAR, CA 16 230 214 203 SAINT PAUL, OR 21 225 215 211
WILSONVIEW DAIRY 442 48 472 31 SILVER MAPLE FARMS INC. 82 21 513 26 MISS JULIES JERSEYS 45 22 439 31 MOLLY BROOK FARMS 103 38 626 30 DESERT PARK JERSEYS 344 55 638 28
TILLAMOOK, OR 20 235 211 194 ALBION, ME 20 218 197 183 NIANGUA, MO 19 248 223 204 WEST DANVILLE, VT 22 217 200 190 JEFFERSON, OR 21 220 211 208
ROWLEY, STEVE FOXWORTH, MS 110 36 664 28 20 201 198 BELLVIEW FARM /HAROLD L. & GLEN BELL DRESDEN, TN 82 1 539 32 20 223 206
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Herd/Owner Address Cows %GT PTAM PTAF PTAP CM$ NM$ FM$
GJPI
AHLEM, CHARLES 1,350 15 419 29
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KIRCHDOERFER, JOE 139 34 486 27 WICKSTROM BROS. 463 14 592 28 WICKSTROM DAIRIES, LP 2,733 47 561 26
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 17 221 208 200 HILMAR, CA 21 212 198 190 HILMAR, CA 19 208 197 190
CLEAR VU FARM/HAROLD L. OR BUDDY BELL DRESDEN, TN 78 0 525 28 19 217 204 197 NYMAN BROS. HILMAR, CA 1,019 4 495 29 19 224 206 194 BROWN, MIKE COALVILLE, UT 43 12 428 29 17 222 203 190 STANLEY, PAUL &/OR LINDA EAST FAIRFIELD, VT 27 15 616 30 22 220 205 197 STAAS FARM INC. MARYSVILLE, CA 722 3 547 31 21 221 202 189 AHLEM, JAMES HILMAR, CA 2,661 2 525 31 20 222 205 194 SUNWEST JERSEY DAIRY HILMAR, CA 1,418 7 529 28 19 221 207 198 WICKSTROM JERSEY FARMS INC. HILMAR, CA 1,939 12 527 27 19 217 200 190 GARDNER, MARK & SHANNON DAYTON, PA 320 65 507 27 19 221 203 191 LINDSAYS PINE HILL JERSEY FARM NEW WATERFORD, OH 578 4 429 29 19 229 204 186
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VANDELL FARMS INC. SHARON, WI 95 3 531 29 18 219 207 200 82 PETERSON, ERIC & ROY TILLAMOOK, OR 278 6 225 29 16 264 226 195 82 SNOW, WESLEY & BRENDA BROOKFIELD, VT 31 35 517 27 20 205 186 174 81 TOHL, PATTI NETARTS, OR 57 18 561 30 21 215 194 180 80 UNIV OF TENNESSEE DAIRY RESEARCH & EDUC CTR LEWISBURG, TN 99 8 584 27 19 209 201 198 80 RHEIN, DAWN F. 90 18 556 26 KEEWAYDIN FARM 70 14 375 33 SMITH HAVEN DAIRY 133 6 498 25 LAWTON, MERLE 75 20 458 23 SCHIRM, PAUL R. 164 7 416 25
PINE GROVE, PA 19 210 197 189 STOWE, VT 18 240 212 190 HAMBURG, MN 17 213 202 196 NEWARK VALLEY, NY 17 205 189 178 WEST SALEM, OH 17 228 208 195
BOHNERT JERSEYS EAST MOLINE, IL 399 10 413 24 17 216 198 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLUMBUS, OH 138 24 381 27 17 219 196 WRIGHT, DERRICK OR BEVERLY RANDOLPH, VT 42 17 258 31 17 263 226 SUMMIT FARM INC. LESTER, IA 242 15 509 21 16 192 186 SUN VALLEY FARM CLOVERDALE, OR 398 27 234 32 16 251 213
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79
197
79
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183
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SCHODACK LANDING, NY 15 214 198 187 BEAVER, OR 13 253 223 200 SEBRING, OH 19 197 184 178 PARKER, SD 18 219 203 192 HILMAR, CA 18 215 194 179
GAWALT, KERRY 22 100 360 33 YOSEMITE JERSEY DAIRY 2,262 30 499 25 DIAS, RYAN & AMBER 144 18 492 27 MOYE, NEIL 83 24 461 28
HARTLAND, VT 18 229 196 HILMAR, CA 17 207 194 KINGSBURG, CA 17 198 186 AYDEN, NC 17 213 199
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DUTCH HOLLOW FARM 618 22 397 25 SILVA, ERIC LEONARD 219 69 195 35 GRAMMER JERSEY FARM LLC 474 16 548 25 GRABER JERSEY FARMS 25 16 478 25 AHLEM, CHARLES 3,100 12 429 29
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78
187
78
180
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HILMAR, CA 17 214 193
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HUPP, JOSHUA AND JENNIFER CROTON, OH 22 23 355 32 16 219 193 172 FAIRBANKS, DOUG ANAMOSA, IA 16 75 366 23 14 234 218 205 FERRISDALE FARM BROOKFIELD, VT 45 62 584 28 21 193 176 166 CHAPIN, CLIFFORD A. CLOQUET, MN 12 8 550 33 21 224 205 193 AVILA, RICHARD & JENNIFER M. DALHART, TX 2,132 19 559 27 20 196 182 174 MOUNTAIN SHADOW DAIRY 1,343 12 552 27 WEAR, THOMAS J. 60 0 505 31 HEAGY, LUKE C. & CAROL A. 82 2 501 29 RUDGERS, LYMAN 11 0 546 28 MAXWELL, JOHN & EDWIN 263 46 462 28
LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ 19 209 196 190 NICOLLET, MN 19 222 206 196 RED CREEK, NY 18 220 206 197 ATTICA, NY 17 202 196 194 DONAHUE, IA 17 210 196 187
OWENS FARMS INC. 626 19 400 27 ERTL, DAVID & BETH 32 69 361 24 DUHALDE, DANIEL 31 26 390 20 BURRY, RONALD & DIANE 24 0 400 24 DIAMOND VALLEY DAIRY 110 27 340 25
FREDERIC, WI 17 223 199 182 EDISON, OH 15 215 197 185 WINDSOR, CO 14 204 194 187 ELLWOOD CITY, PA 16 224 204 191 SALEM, OR 15 222 201 186
HUGHES, RICHARD & MARILYN BODEGA, CA 193 15 226 29 14 260 228 YODER, WILLIAM R. MEYERSDALE, PA 37 5 227 27 12 241 217 VAN DE JERSEYS TRANSFER, PA 322 24 146 25 12 254 222 HOLMES, STEVEN B. & JEFFREY A. LANGDON, NH 57 19 596 28 21 190 177 NORMANDELL FARMS LIBERTY, PA 74 18 464 29 18 213 195 MAINS, DANIEL R. 656 3 450 28 WHITESIDE JERSEY FARM 98 0 364 32 CARLSON, CHERYL A. 44 14 192 32 WAGNER, LEONARD & FAMILY 329 3 599 24 ENDRES JAZZY JERSEYS 1,056 6 446 26
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NEWVILLE, PA 17 203 186 175 HUTCHINSON, KS 17 243 216 196 TULLY, NY 16 246 201 164 LITCHFIELD, MN 17 186 185 189 LODI, WI 17 205 187 175
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BRADY, JOHNNY RICEVILLE, TN 108 19 364 25 16 217 195 178 74 CURTIS, CHRISTOPHER T. CORRY, PA 46 0 362 25 16 215 193 178 74 DOMINO FARMS ACCORD, NY 152 11 546 25 18 186 179 176 73 SORENSONS HILLVIEW JERSEY FARM INC. PINE RIVER, WI 85 18 384 26 17 202 181 165 73 HOGAN, DAVID L. TILLAMOOK, OR 2,158 1 380 33 17 209 187 171 73 KLINE, DAVID 50 36 281 25 AHLEM FARMS JERSEYS 1,887 16 332 19 ZEINSTRA FARMS LLC 15 47 528 25 GREEN VALLEY DAIRY 1,513 1 485 31 RIALS FARM 146 21 542 24
SHREVE, OH 14 199 172 151 HILMAR, CA 13 189 176 167 SHELBYVILLE, MI 20 168 149 136 KERMAN, CA 18 188 170 159 KOKOMO, MS 17 180 176 176
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MARTIN, BRIAN L. 107 1 516 24 JENKS, WILLIAM H. (JIM) 438 12 408 24 CLEVELAND, WILLIAM L. & BARBARA A. 56 7 400 27 BEACHY, JERRY C. 118 1 385 27 C & S LIVESTOCK 2,059 7 466 25
KUTZTOWN, PA 17 175 165 161 MARATHON, WI 17 193 171 156 WELLSBORO, PA 17 204 183 168 HUTCHINSON, KS 17 211 188 172 HILMAR, CA 16 194 182 175
HETTINGA, JASON ORANGE CITY, IA 75 19 410 25 16 191 175 164 KING, HOWARD & FAMILY FREMONT, OH 157 15 411 22 15 184 172 165 WOODS, GREG BEAVER, OR 101 20 287 29 15 218 189 167 STROTTMANN, RONALD J. & SONS READLYN, IA 278 1 392 19 14 200 187 179 STEINHAUERS JERSEYS MATTOON, WI 189 8 371 21 14 204 190 181 RICHARDSON FAMILY FARM 61 13 179 30 LYLESTANLEY TRACE LLC 26 81 387 19 MARGANDALE FARM 95 5 331 21 MEYER, JAMES L. & FAMILY 210 1 522 24 LEAMON, DENNIS T. 200 7 485 24
WOODSTOCK, VT 14 257 220 190 LEE, FL 13 182 174 170 SHREVE, OH 13 194 179 168 ROCA, NE 19 173 158 149 STATESVILLE, NC 17 196 184 177
AHLEM FOOTHILL FARMS 2,317 1 441 25 LUCKY HILL FARM 148 20 410 24 ROVEY, PAUL E . 122 2 457 19 KARRELS, WILLIAM J. 12 75 248 23 CAL POLY CORPORATION 94 27 197 22
DENAIR, CA 16 186 172 163 DANVILLE, VT 16 187 172 162 GLENDALE, AZ 15 196 190 188 PORT WASHINGTON, WI 15 219 188 164 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 11 203 180 162
KUTZ DAIRY LLC 1,470 2 318 28 MASON, SHANNON M. 43 2 425 22 BILTMORE FARMS 351 6 423 19 ALBRIGHT, ALLEN E & FAMILY 366 5 412 21 WHITE ROCK FARM, LLC 101 11 389 23
JEFFERSON, WI 16 203 174 152 JEFFERSON, NY 15 196 183 175 FLETCHER, NC 15 180 171 166 WILLARD, OH 15 188 176 168 RANDOLPH CENTER, VT 15 194 178 168
HYLAND ACRES JERSEYS LTD 474 2 377 22 ROCK BOTTOM DAIRY 337 9 334 26 ALVES, ISIDRO 17 35 250 25 TAYLOR BROTHERS 157 13 842 24 RED TOP JERSEYS 3,898 3 543 28
BIG PRAIRIE, OH 15 189 173 161 ROCK RAPIDS, IA 15 190 168 151 FALLON, NV 15 213 178 150 SAINT ALBANS, ME 21 126 142 161 HILMAR, CA 19 167 154 146
CLOVER FARMS 750 0 547 20 HUFFARD DAIRY FARMS 456 17 492 20 BLANKENSHIP, JOE G. 87 16 488 19 DIAS, PAUL 243 0 405 24 BARLASS JERSEYS LLC 341 7 366 24
DUNDAS, IL 17 171 168 169 CROCKETT, VA 16 176 169 167 SUGAR GROVE, VA 15 181 177 177 HILMAR, CA 15 198 188 181 JANESVILLE, WI 15 197 178 164
OATNEY, BRENT E. 99 0 315 28 KOEHN, STEVEN B. 80 14 354 18
PARTRIDGE, KS 15 215 189 170 MENO, OK 14 183 167 155
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MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS 30 83 558 24 18 181 175 174 BOK, SAMUEL A. DEFIANCE, OH 234 3 440 21 16 178 165 157 GOMES, EDDIE TILLAMOOK, OR 419 21 352 29 16 201 177 160
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IRISHTOWN ACRES GROVE CITY, PA 546 12 344 24 16 200 176 158 ETTINGER, EDWIN R. & CHERYL F. KINARDS, SC 192 9 450 20 14 174 169 169 MOORE, BRIAN J. MOUNT ULLA, NC 48 17 334 21 13 194 180 171 YODER, MERLE HUTCHINSON, KS 55 0 232 23 13 211 187 168 ST LAWRENCE BLUFF DAIRY POYNETTE, WI 15 13 162 29 13 231 195 167
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BERNHARD, KYLE & JENNY 90 3 558 24 GLEN MEADOWS FARM 163 12 481 25 JADE DAIRY 505 2 454 26 SHENANDOAH JERSEYS 109 14 454 22 RANCHO TERESITA DAIRY 804 18 374 26
SHILOH, OH 19 161 149 143 FULTONVILLE, NY 18 176 162 153 HILMAR, CA 18 186 168 156 BOONSBORO, MD 16 170 158 151 TULARE, CA 15 180 165 155
GYPO JERSEY FARMS 112 1 298 28 HALDEMAN, DAVID L. & ANN LOUISE 16 0 103 28 MOORE, GARY & DEBBIE 12 0 236 25 BRENTWOOD FARMS 1,466 32 231 19 BASSETT, ALBERT M. 82 5 426 25
TILLAMOOK, OR 15 204 177 157 DANVILLE, PA 13 205 167 135 GREENWICH, NY 12 194 173 157 ORLAND, CA 10 181 166 155 WOODSTOCK, VT 17 197 179 167
LIVE OAK DAIRY 307 1 439 24 TRUE FARMS 14 0 375 22 HOOVER, MARTIN 72 0 259 28 KENNY FARM 126 5 346 27 TUTTLE, SCOTT O. 52 0 320 26
HILMAR, CA 16 174 162 154 PERRY, NY 16 172 151 135 MOHNTON, PA 16 208 175 149 ENON VALLEY, PA 15 187 165 150 WINDHAM, NY 15 197 172 153
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MYERS, PHILIP H. LOUISVILLE, OH 57 4 416 19 14 173 165 162 TAYLOR JERSEY FARM INC. BOONEVILLE, MS 105 44 359 22 14 179 165 156 KNUTH, DOUGLAS D. FALL CREEK, WI 44 2 339 21 14 192 175 163 CHILDS, DAVID LORING ORANGE, VT 43 0 283 27 14 202 178 160 D & L JERSEYS / MILLER DENNIS MILLERSBURG, OH 31 0 423 21 13 182 178 178
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LAVAN, GREGORY 31 19 249 26 WOODSTOCK DAIRY 120 33 247 25 CAMPBELL, DR LARRY J. 14 93 219 22 HAWARDEN JERSEYS INC. 102 38 39 23 SILVER MIST FARM 457 4 460 22
GAMBIER, OH 12 198 179 165 FRIENDSHIP, WI 12 193 171 155 SEDRO WOOLLEY, WA 12 179 161 152 WESTON, ID 10 224 189 161 TILLAMOOK, OR 16 165 152 145
LIVE OAK DAIRY 514 0 449 25 OELFKE, JAMES L. & FAMILY 133 10 417 22 LIPPERT, MATT 25 0 386 27 LOURENZO, KEVIN B. 287 14 430 22
HILMAR, CA 16 171 159 152 HAMBURG, MN 16 164 150 141 PITTSVILLE, WI 16 176 155 141 BUHL, ID 15 171 162 156
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LAKE, STEVE & WOLF LEANA DEER PARK, WA 147 16 417 23 15 166 153 144 HARKNESS, LOREN & MYRA 18 6 222 21 GRAY, JOYCE 11 0 75 15 MASON, SCOTT & HEIDI 92 7 467 23 HIGHLAND FARMS 231 33 419 19 BEACHY, PERRY 97 13 343 25
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NEWARK VALLEY, NY 12 190 169 152 NEW KINGSTON, NY 10 195 162 137 NORTH STRATFORD, NH 17 170 156 148 CORNISH, ME 15 175 166 161 HUTCHINSON, KS 15 188 170 156
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MARTIN, LARRY TYLERTOWN, MS 60 10 367 21 14 172 160 152
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DERR, L. EARNEST JR. & WANDA G. LINDEN, PA 71 8 361 21 14 170 156 147 VANDERHAAK DAIRY LYNDEN, WA 96 1 239 21 11 172 155 142 COSTA, DAN & MELISSA TURLOCK, CA 202 7 436 22 15 167 156 151 SCOTCH VIEW FARMS STAMFORD, NY 96 24 387 21 15 171 155 145
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BARHAM JERSEY FARM CALHOUN, TN 201 32 376 23 13 178 169 163 KORTUS, RANDY & JANA LYNDEN, WA 35 29 201 19 12 162 137 117 ELLSWORTH, ROCKY & PATRICIA HILTON, NY 14 7 62 22 11 198 159 128
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Eleanor Walter Collins, Sylacauga, Ala., 96, passed away April 27, 2014. Collins is the wife of the late Clint L. Collins Jr., a past president of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA), and the mother of Clint Collins III, a former AJCA director. A native of Laurel, Miss., she graduated from high school at the age of 16. She graduated from Jones County Junior College and Blue Mountain Bible College, both in Mississippi, and then married Clinton L. Collins Jr. in 1941. The couple moved to Sylacauga and Eleanor became an English teacher for the Sylacauga City school city system during World War II. She resigned her teaching career in 1945 to become a full-time mother and homemaker and help her family operate Arco Farms, a Registered Jersey herd in Sylacauga. Collins was renowned for her culinary skills as a cook and baker. She joined the First Presbyterian Church after moving to Sylacauga and faithfully taught the couple’s class in Sunday school for more than 21 years. She also was an officer in the Women of the Church, a circle Bible leader and choir member, narrated many church pageants and received an honorary lifetime membership in Presbyterian Women of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. in 1990. Collins was active in the Sylacauga community as a member of the American Red Cross, the Service League and the Wise and Otherwise Study Club and was a traveling member of the Body Recall program. For six years, served on the Sylacauga City Board of Education. As part of her 95th birthday celebration, she was presented proclamations from the Alabama State Senate and the office of Governor Robert Bentley. In addition to her son and daughter-inlaw, Clint L. Collins III and Julie Collins of Alpine, Ala., she is survived by daughter Mary Faye (Kevin) Doyle of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Charla (Philip) Smith of Hattiesburg, Miss.; and brotherin-law, Robert Collins of Sylacauga. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Clint. Memorials may be sent to the AJCC Research Foundation, 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH 43062, Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 E. Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407, or First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Norton Ave., Sylacauga, AL 35150. JERSEY JOURNAL