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In this issue: Official Publication of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068–2362. Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Eastern) weekdays. Phone: 614/861-3636. Fax: 614/861-8040. Email jerseyjournal@usjersey.com. Website: http://JerseyJournal.USJersey.com.
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Volume 61 • No. 7 • July 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
18 Getting Started on the Right
44 Young Sire Availability
31 Iowa Jersey Cattle Club
36 California Spring Jersey Show
46 Maryland Jersey Cattle Club
40 New York Spring Carousel Junior Show
41 Massachusetts Jersey Cattle Club
29 Western Junior Jersey Spring Show
56 Minnesota Jersey Breeders
42 Wisconsin Spring Spectacular Junior Show
Foot at Ringbrye Jerseys
High Sellers Bring $47,000 at Day at the Derby Sale
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50 Pennsylvania Jersey Cattle Association
August 1 Deadline for Registrations and Transfers for All American Junior Show
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34 32 Day at the Derby Sale 26 Hawkeye Pot O’Gold Sale 35 Illinois PDCA Calf Sale 24 Iowa Spring Extravaganza Sale
A photo of Dalemcee-J Counciller Tauntra, Excellent-95%, graces the cover of the July issue of the Jersey Journal. The daughter of Glenholme Counciller is owned by Patricia L. Stiles of Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va., and was bred by Charles Hudson of Chateaugay, N.Y. “Tauntra” earned All American honors in 2009 and 2012 and has twice been Reserve All American. She has six complete lactations, two of them over 20,100 lbs. milk, 970 lbs. fat and 750 lbs. protien. “Tauntra” is pictured in the yard of Hopewell Meeting House on the grounds of Waverly Farm. Built in 1736, it is the oldest church west of the Blue Ridge Mountains still in use.
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AJCA, NAJ Board Members
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Advertising Index
43 Advertising Rates 14 Along the Jersey Road 54 AJCA Membership a Gift That Lasts a Lifetime
10 Calendar
14 Brown is the Color of Money
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34 Heikes Named COO of Genex
55 In Memoriam
38 Judges Named for 2014 All American
34 Jersey Jargon
40 Junior Awards Available
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14 Memorial Contributions Received
57, 58 Journal Shopping Center
52 National Jersey Queen to be Selected
10 Type Appraisal Schedule
17 Editorial Field Service Staff
Jersey Journal Subscription Rates
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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.
Ron Mosser, 614/264-0142 (mobile); 260/368-7687 (fax); rmosser@usjersey.com. Indiana and Kentucky. Flint Richards, 614/266-9921 (mobile); frichards@ usjersey.com. Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Jason Robinson, 614/216-5862 (mobile); jrobinson@ usjersey.com. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Brenda Snow, 802/249-2659 (mobile); 802/728-3920 (phone); 802/728-5933 (fax); bsnow@usjersey.com. Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Shawn Styer, 614/266-2419 (mobile); sstyer@usjersey. com. Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.
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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ABS Global.............................................21, 36 Accelerated Genetics.............................16, 35 Ahlem Farms Partnership............................32 Alta Genetics/Jerseyland Sires................4, 47 Ameri-Milk Jerseys.......................................30 American Jersey Cattle Association ............................................ 12, 15, 53, 57, 58 Androgenics.................................................35 Avi-Lanche Jerseys......................................11 Avon Road Jersey Farm..............................30 Bachelor Farms............................................34 Barenbrug....................................................22 Biltmore Farms.............................................37 Boer Jerseys................................................20 Boks Jersey Farm........................................48 Brenhaven Jerseys......................................30 Brentwood Farms...........................................2 Buttercrest Jerseys......................................48 California Jerseys............ 2, 25, 26, 32, 37, 38 Cantendo Acres...........................................48 Cedar Mountain Jerseys..............................51 Cedarcrest Farms........................................34 Cinnamon Ridge Dairy................................40 Circle S Jerseys...........................................51 Clauss Dairy Farm.......................................32 Clover Patch Dairy.......................................48 Cold Run Jerseys LLC.................................48 Crescent Farm.............................................51 D&D Jerseys................................................22 D&E Jerseys................................................11 DLH Jersey Farm LLC.................................38 Dar-Re Farm Ltd..........................................48 DeMents Jerseys.........................................31 Den-Kel Jerseys...........................................54 Diamond S Farm..........................................56 Domino Jerseys ..........................................54 Dreamroad Jerseys......................................54 Dutch Hollow Farm......................................29 Edn-Ru Jerseys...........................................28 FDB Jerseys.................................................37 Fire-Lake Jerseys.........................................38 Forest Glen Jerseys.......................................3 Fort Morrison Jerseys..................................51 Four Springs Jerseys...................................28 Friendly Valley Farm.....................................54 Genex.....................................................13, 57 Goff Dairy.....................................................41 Golden Meadows Jerseys...........................26 Grazeland Jerseys Ltd.................................48
Hallet Dairy Farm LLC.................................30 Hav’s Farm...................................................51 Heartland Jerseys, Inc. ...............................60 Heaven Scent Jerseys.................................54 Heinz Jerseys...............................................22 Her-Man Jerseys..........................................34 Hi-Land Farm...............................................54 High Lawn Farm...........................................28 Highland Farms, Inc.....................................51 Highland Jersey Farm..................................48 Hilmar Jerseys.............................................32 Holmes Farm................................................51 Huffard Dairy Farms.....................................37 Hy-Capacity Jerseys....................................25 Illinois Jerseys........................................23, 31 Iowa Jerseys................................................40 Irishtown Acres............................................28 JEMI Jerseys................................................28 JVB Red Hot Jerseys...................................38 Jersey Journal........................................43, 49 Jersey Marketing Service............................58 Journal Shopping Center.......................56, 57 K&R Jerseys................................................56 Kenny Farm..................................................28 Lawtons Jersey Farm...................................54 Lindsay’s Pine Hill Jerseys...........................48 Livestock Exporters Association of U.S.A....20 Lone Spring Jerseys....................................30 Lucky Hill Jersey Farm.................................51 Lyon Jerseys................................................40 Mapleline Farm............................................51 Margandale Jersey Farm.............................48 Martin Dairy LLC..........................................22 Mason Farm.................................................20 McKee Jersey Farm.....................................34 Meadowburn Jerseys...................................20 Menda Jerseys.............................................51 Messmer Jersey Farm.................................29 Michigan Jersey Cattle Club........................29 Mill Ridge Jerseys........................................28 Mills Jersey Farm LLC.................................35 Miller, John...................................................30 Minnesota Jerseys.......................................56 Nettle Creek Jerseys....................................20 New England Jerseys..................................51 New York Jerseys...................................29, 54 Nobledale Farm............................................28 Normandell Farms.......................................28 Northwind Jerseys.......................................51
Oakhaven Jerseys.......................................48 Ohio Jerseys................................................48 Oomsdale Farm, Inc.....................................54 Oregon Jerseys........................................3, 22 Owens Farms Inc.........................................30 Page Crest Jerseys Dispersal.....................34 Pennsota Jerseys.........................................56 Pennsylvania Jerseys..................................28 Queen-Acres Farm......................................48 Quist Dairy...................................................25 Rapid Bay.....................................................27 Rawn Jersey Farm.......................................34 Richardson Family Farm..............................51 River Valley Dairy.........................................23 Riverside-F Farms........................................28 Scotch View Farms......................................54 Seacord Farm..............................................54 Select Sires, Inc.................................9, 58, 59 Sexing Technologies..............................33, 58 Shan-Mar Jerseys........................................28 Shenandoah Jerseys...................................35 Shot of Nat LLC...........................................31 Silver Maple Farms......................................51 Silver Mist Farm...........................................22 Silver Spring Farm.......................................54 Smith Haven Dairy.......................................56 Sorensons-Hillview Jersey Farm Inc............30 Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc................................48 Spring Valley Farm.......................................34 Springdale Jersey Farm...............................51 Spruce Row Jerseys....................................28 Steinhauers Jerseys....................................30 Stoney Hollow Jerseys.................................28 Sugar Brook Jerseys....................................28 Sugar Grove Jerseys...................................52 Summit Farm................................................40 Sun Valley Jerseys.......................................22 Sunbow Jerseys...........................................31 Sunset Canyon Jerseys...............................22 Taurus Service, Inc.......................................55 Taylor Jersey Farm Inc.................................52 Tierney Farm Jerseys..................................54 Twin River Farm...........................................54 Unkefer Jersey Dairy...................................48 Vanderfeltz Jerseys......................................28 Vitality Dairy Crew........................................39 Waverly Farm...............................................25 Will-Do Jerseys............................................43 Wilsonview Dairy..........................................22 Wisconsin Jerseys...........................22, 30, 31 Woodstock Dairy..........................................30 World Dairy Expo...........................................7 Youngs Jersey Dairy Inc...............................48
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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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. 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 e c e m b e r — 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
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
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, closing begins at 1:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; catalog at www.JerseyBid.com. SEPT. 6—DIXIE INVITATIONAL SALE, hosted by Bush River Jerseys, Newberry, S.C.; 10:30 a.m. (CDT); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.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 ER S E Y B I D. C O M I N T ER 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
Registration Fees Effective April 1, 1999 InfoJersey.com Applications All Other Applications Member Non-Member 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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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
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). J U LY 2 0 - 2 4 — N AT I O N A L A S S O C A I TO N OF ANIMAL BREEDERS (NAAB) ANNUAL MEETINGS, Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, Green Bay, Wis. SEPT. 24-26—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
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); Callum McKinven, Caton de Hatley, Que., judge. 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 (continued to page 25)
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Jersey junior Jordan Ebert, Algoma, Wis., was featured in a recent edition of the online News publication of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison. Ebert will be a junior this fall and is pursuing a degree in dairy science. He and his family operate Ebert Enterprise, a dairy operation of nearly 3,000 dairy cows. The article described how Ebert has been able to meld his primary passions in life— dairy cattle and basketball—in his college experience at the UW-Madison. Among Ebert’s memorable moments in life are exhibiting Siemers Goldwyn Goldie-ET (a Holstein he owns in partnership with his sister, Whitney) to Supreme Champion of the World Dairy Expo Junior Show in 2012 and attending the final four NCAA basketball tournament this spring to cheer on his Wisconsin Badgers. Ebert is the seventh generation in his family to dairy and the first to attend secondary schooling. He is pursuing a college degree to learn more about the dairy business, but is also keeping options open for a career coaching college basketball. Though playing the game has not always been easy for the 5’ 6” junior, he has become knowledgeable about its fundamentals. He stays involved by helping to coach summer league basketball and skills camps. For now, he is keeping his options open. “By no means is my dad pressuring me to come back to the farm,” Ebert said. “The pressure is more for me to explore and try different things. The farm is always going to be there.” Donna Phillips, D.V.M., and Dan Stock, hosted the 25th annual Manitowoc County Breakfast on the Farm at D & D Jerseys in Newton, Wis. With meals served to more than 5,500 people, the event on June 8 set a new record for attendance. Page 14
Breakfast on the Farm is sponsored by the Manitowoc County Dairy Promoters and Farm Bureau. Consumers enjoyed farm tours, a petting zoo and musical entertainment and had a chance to get their picture with a Jersey calf and participate in a two and five-mile run-walk. D & D Jerseys is enrolled on REAP. The dairy has ranked among the top production herds in the nation each of the past six years and currently ranks second for milk and protein with a 2013 AJCA lactation average of 24,007 lbs. milk, 1,142 lbs. fat and 894 lbs. protein on 75 cows. The herd ranks #24 in the nation for Jersey Performance Index with a herd average JPI of +95 (April 2014). Donna is the most recent past president of the Wisconsin Jersey Breeders Association. She and Dan received the AJCA Young Jersey Breeder Award in 2005.
Dairyman, Dennis Halladay, editor of the western edition of the publication, answers the question, “How profitable are Jersey cows as compared to other cows?” The blog provides financial statistics for Jerseys and all herds as summarized by Genske, Mulder & Co. LLC, the largest dairy accounting firm in the U.S. The results for 2013 show Jerseys don’t just compete; they excel. Though Jerseys made less milk per day (60 lbs.) than all cows (73 lbs.), they had much higher protein and fat tests, which resulted in significantly higher milk price per hundredweight ($22.18 for Jersey herds vs. $19.92 for all herds). The profit per cow for Jersey herds ($389 per head) was much greater than for all herds ($267 per head). Jerseys made 45.7% more net profit per head. For complete details, visit http://www. hoards.com/blog_brown-is-color-ofmoney.
Gifts Made to Support Jersey Research and Youth Funds
A young consumer gets up close and personal with a young member of the Jersey herd at D & D Jerseys during the Manitowoc County Breakfast on the Farm.
John and Elaine Kokoski and their family, Mapleline Farm, Hadley, Mass., were featured on the cover of the June newsletter published by River Valley Market. The food cooperative celebrated June Dairy Month by paying tribute to the Kokoskis for being stewards of the land. The cooperative also thanked the family for their energy efficient practices, which include the use of gray-water cooling techniques in the bottling of milk and solar panels for power. The Kokoski family has been bottling and distributing milk from the 150-cow Registered Jersey dairy since 1995.
Brown is the Color of Money In the June 13 issue of the online newsletter published by Hoard’s
Memorial gifts have been received in support of the AJCC Research Foundation and educational funds managed by the American Jersey Cattle Association. Gifts to the AJCC Research Foundation in memory of Donald S. Sherman, Hilmar, Calif., and James Pappas, Modesto, Calif., were received from the California Jersey Cattle Association. Contributions in memory of Eleanor Collins, Sylacauga, Ala., and Phil V. Fanelli, Hilmar, Calif., were received from Paul Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y. Additional gifts for the Foundation in memory of Eleanor Collins and Phil V. Fanelli, as well as Kenneth Staas, Marysville, Calif., were received from Richard and Sharon Clauss, Hilmar, Calif. C. A. and Kirsten Russell, also of Hilmar, Calif., made contributions in memory of Mrs. Collins, Mr. Fanelli, Mr. Staas, and Robin Denniston-Keller, Byron, N.Y. The Morris Ewing Genetic Performance Scholarship Fund received gifts from Allen and Linda Carter, Hemet, Calif.; Forest Glen Jerseys, Inc., Dayton, Ore.; David R. Huisjen, Oro Valley, Ariz.; Nancy and David Thorbahn, Plain City, Ohio, and Duane, Scott, and Michael Wickstrom, Hilmar, Calif. JERSEY JOURNAL
Rare Genes While all cattle breeds have genetic defects, most are rare and inherited in a recessive manner so that the condition is seen only if a calf inherits the gene from both parents. Two gross physical deformities with lethal consequences in Jersey cattle have been documented and declared genetic abnormalities by the American Jersey Cattle Association: Limber Legs (LL) in 1972, and Rectovaginal Constriction (RVC) in 1975. If this is news to you, there’s good reason. Both abnormalities were brought under control in the early to mid ’80s through a program of reporting affected animals, expert veterinary examination and pedigree documentation, followed by Board designation and labeling of carrier animals. About all most Jersey owners know today of Limber Legs and RVC is to note the “Designated Abnormality Carriers” list when it is published in Jersey Journal, or to occasionally find a bull with (LL) or (RVC) as part of his registration name on old registration certificates or pedigrees. Why bring this up? Because unrecognized or ignored, abnormalities that prove to be genetic in origin can wreak havoc on and devastate the finances of its owners, as most famously happened to North American Herefords because of dwarfism. The lesson of “The Battle of Bull Runts” is—any time, every time—an abnormal animal is born, or an abnormality develops in an animal—no matter what one suspects the cause to be—the only correct action to take is to report it to the breed association. There are three important ingredients in controlling genetic abnormalities: reporting, labeling the carriers, and making this information available to the people making breeding decisions. Accordingly, the American Jersey Cattle Association adopted a comprehensive genetic abnormality policy in 1983. The key points are these: • It is “the responsibility and obligation of each member of the Association and each breeder of Jersey cattle to report any known case of an abnormal Jersey animal.”
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• The association maintains a recording system to monitor abnormalities in Jersey cattle and, based upon expert scientific advice, has defined procedures to determine if the source of an abnormality is genetic. • It is “unethical practice to offer for sale an animal, male or female, an embryo or semen from an animal that has been designated a carrier of an undesirable genetic factor without first informing the prospective buyer of this fact.” The Association’s policy regarding genetic abnormalities is built upon the foundation of fact and documentation and openness. It has served this breed well before, and will do so again if it ever becomes necessary, “but only to the degree that all cooperate in the acceptance and enforcement of this policy.” Whether or not the AJCA’s abnormality program is effective depends almost entirely upon how complete the reporting is. The incidence of an abnormal condition— by definition—is low. It’s out of one’s experience. The possibilities for an affected animal to not be found, much less reported, are endless. If one of them died as a calf, or was killed by lightning, or was sent to slaughter because she didn’t settle to the pasture bull ... you see how easy it would be to miss an affected animal. Without being vigilant, and training one’s employees to be equally attentive, a costly, perhaps even lethal abnormality can be perpetuated at the expense of all. The question always arises, “What do you report?” It’s simple. If it’s out of the ordinary in your experience, report it immediately to the Association. Because we have new tools, it is critical to pull hair as you would for genotyping, and store it in a baggie clearly labeled with the animal identification. Get pictures and document the details by using the form on the USJersey web site at www.usjersey. com/Forms/abnreport.pdf. Call the office. It doesn’t matter what you see. It matters that you report it, if it doesn’t look right to you or your veterinarian.
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Getting Started on the Right Foot
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t Ringbyre Jerseys LLC in Kingsville, the state, just 12 miles from Lake Erie and Rings because they used their own 40 years Ohio, the term “cow comfort” has three from the Pennsylvania line. The herd of experience raising calves to design it. It been taken to a whole new level. To create is enrolled on REAP. Calves are weaned at is not only upscale, but also practical. an ideal environment for the youngest 60 days, bred beginning at 11 months and “I want this building to be durable members of the herd, Jeff and Carol Ring freshened at 22-23 months. Production for enough to be stand 50 years, but flexible built a state-of-the-art facility to raise the herd has increased more than 1,300 lbs. enough to be used for something else calves from birth through six monthsmilk in the past three years and stands at should my sons decide they no longer want of-age. to be in the dairy business at some Since its completion in 2011, point,” noted Jeff. the calves at Ringbyre Jerseys— The structure measures 66 x and the people who take care 120’ and has ceilings 18’ tall. The of them—have thrived. Calf roof is constructed of reflective, mortality is near zero, calves white steel panels and insulated are growing like weeds, first-calf with 1’ of insulation. Walls on the heifers are freshening early and east and west sides of the building calf raisers are comfortable, even include 13’ curtains that are split in the dead of winter and the height in the middle and anchored at the of summer. top and bottom. This allows them “We thought through the to be opened completely or from smallest details—like how either the top or bottom for cross calves would be moved from the ventilation. The barn has a radiant maternity pen to the calf barn heating system which includes on wet, rainy days—to create 8,000’ of crosslinked polyethylene our notion of the perfect barn,” tubing and a 200,000 BTU boiler commented Jeff. “If calf raisers The Ring family—Jeff, Carol, Cody, Melinda, Nancy, Zack and with a 99% efficiency rating. Loren—operates Ringbyre Jerseys in Kingsville, Ohio. The most are as comfortable as the calves, recent facility upgrade is a state-of-the-art calf barn. Missing from The system maintains building we figure they will enjoy their job the family photo is Justin. temperature at 40 degrees during and be more likely to do it well.” cooler months. Ringbyre Jerseys, which is an Old 16,378 lbs. milk, 847 lbs. fat and 631 lbs. A 12 x 16’ calf kitchen lined with English term for Ring’s barn, is owned protein for April 2014. The hundredweight plastic panels makes it easy to prepare by the couple and their children, Zack, milk price received by the dairy, including and clean calf feeding utensils. The barn Melinda, Justin and Cody. Jeff’s parents, quality premiums, was $32.83. is well-lit by natural light and energy Loren and Nancy, are semi-retired from The family also raises corn, brown midefficient, T5 (tubular) fluorescent lights the business, but still lend a hand where rib corn, Italian ryegrass and Roundup with a candlepower of 50. Drains and water needed. The dairy is also operated with Ready alfalfa on the farm’s tillable acres sources have been situated throughout the the help of Dan Miller, who has been with and another 100 acres of rented land. A building. Ringbyre Jerseys since 1996 and herdsman new crop for the Rings this year is dwarf Access to the calf barn is through a since 2001, and four other employees. sorghum. doorway with a slightly sloped roof, an The Rings milk 360 cows and raise an overhead door and a heated floor so calves equal number of replacement heifers on the The New Calf Barn are not exposed to drafts and or ice on the 640-acre farm in the northeast corner of The new calf barn is successful for the entry floor in the winter. A pair of large,
overhead doors on the south side of the barn allow for easy equipment access. The barn is equipped with 72 indoor calf raising pens manufactured by Agri-Plastics. The 4 x 7’ pens are the largest made by the company and designed for Holsteins. The Rings wanted the extra room for calf comfort and flexibility for housing larger calves. They have grouped the pens in three rows of 24, with calves occupying them in sequence based on birth date. The pens are made of heavy gauge plastic and feature an
Calves at Ringbyre Jerseys are raised in individual pens like this until they are weaned and then moved to group pens.
interlocking tongue-in-groove system so they can be easily dismantled, cleaned and put back together. Each pen has a rack for free choice hay and pails for water and a 22% protein calf starter mix from Cargill, which will be fed until they are a year old. They are bedded with kiln dried sawdust and straw. When all pens are filled and one is needed for a newborn, the row of the 24 oldest calves is moved to one of two bedded pack pens on the east side of the barn. These pens are constructed from 4.5 x 16’ corral panels and have a Stein-way feeder between them to separate the calves into two groups. The plastic panel pens are then dismantled, cleaned and reassembled after bedding has been removed. The process is labor friendly JULY 2014
because bedding can be removed all at once with a skid steer and panels can be cleaned and disinfected on location. The same process is used to clean the pens built with the corral panels. Strict Calf Protocol Beautiful facilities aside, success for the Ring’s calf program has also come from the manner in which calves are raised. “We consider everything to be a potential stress for the calf,” noted Jeff. “When a calf is moved to a new barn, gets new feed, is exposed to disease, has to learn social hierarchy from group housing, or even experiences a change in its schedule, stress can occur and growth can be slowed. That is why we strive to keep things as consistent as possible.” “One of the practices that has really helped with this effort is a protocol book for virtually everything that happens on the place,” remarked Jeff. There are protocol books in the calf barn, milking parlor and office. “This empowers people to do things on their own rather than waiting to be told what to do. They can make good decisions because they know what needs to be done and can take responsibility for making sure it happens.” When a calf is born, she is moved from the maternity pen on the back side of the freestall barn to the calf barn across the drive. Her ears are tattooed for permanent identification and also tagged with a pair of front and rear-facing tags so she can be easily identified throughout her life. Her naval is clipped and dipped in iodine and she is given a number of health products: a First Defense bolus; a Nasal Gem vaccine; an Inforce 3 vaccine; a Siteguard vaccine; and a selenium shot. She is fed three quarts of pasteurized colostrum through a tube within an hour of birth and then placed in the calf pen she will call home for the next four months. If the weather is cold, she will be fitted with a calf jacket and may be warmed in a Poly Dome calf warmer. Information for the calf is added to the calf protocol book, which hangs on the wall in the entry way for easy access by everyone. Information for each calf includes: tattoo and tag numbers; birth date; dam identification; amount of colostrum fed; health products administered; and health events. Information is added to the protocol book every time an event happens. After the first feeding, calves are fed two quarts of pasteurized milk for the next
Protocol books in the milking parlor, farm office and calf barn, above, keep everyone abreast of what is happening with the cattle.
four feedings and three quarts per feeding thereafter until they are weaned. To wean calves, milk is gradually watered down over a week’s time, but volume is maintained at three quarts. Calves are closely monitored, especially during the first two weeks. If they scour, they are treated with Kaolin Pectin. If a more aggressive treatment is required, they also receive two quarts of Land O’Lakes Electrolyte Base after their regular feeding. “The key to fast recovery is to catch things ASAP,” commented Jeff. Colostrum and waste milk are pasteurized in a 30-gallon unit manufactured by Dairy Tech Inc. It is packaged in three-quart, Perfect Udder bags from Dairy Tech. The bags allow milk to be frozen, reheated and fed through a nipple or tube using the same container. “The pasteurizer has paid for itself and then some,” said Jeff. “Before we bought the unit, we talked to other dairy producers who were using pasteurizers and penciled in the numbers and realized it would be a very quick return.” Among others, the pasteurizer kills pathogens that cause Johne’s disease, salmonella and staphylococcus aureus. The order of preference for milk processed for calves at Ringbyre is: second and third milkings from fresh cows; milk from treated cows; and high somatic cell count milk. The bags of colostrum and waste milk are (continued to page 20)
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The Farm The dairy herd was established by Loren and Nancy in 1960 with one Holstein and one Jersey. Even in the early years, brown was the favored color. Jerseys were added to the herd as they could be purchased and Holsteins were culled. The herd was all Jersey by the early 1970s. In 1974, a fire destroyed the cattle barn and forged a fork in the road for Jeff, who was just 15 at the time. His father told him he would sell the cows and the farm to an interested party unless Jeff wanted to continue farming. With dairying in his blood, the youngster chose to follow in the footsteps of his father and the Rings rebuilt the barn that is still used for the milking cows today. Jeff and Carol married in 1986 and bought the property that includes their current residence in 1990. A drive-through barn that is now used for heifers 6-18 months-of-age was constructed on the site three years later. In 2000, the Rings purchased a 161acre farm on the southeast side of the original farm. This property included a drive-through barn with headlocks, which is now used for dry cows and bred heifers 18 months-of-age through calving. Cows are currently milked in a double-12 parallel parlor with automatic take-offs and housed in a two-row, tunnel-ventilated freestall barn. The 354 stalls include rubber filled mattresses that are bedded with kiln dried sawdust three times a week. A dozen 4’ box fans force ventilation through the barn at the rate of 5.5 miles per hour. Cows are fed a total mixed ration in J-bunks that are back-to-back with a belt feeder between. A DeLaval cow brush at the end of each row of stalls is in near-constant use by the milking cows. Tail switches are trimmed close for cow cleanliness. Foot baths of primarily salt contribute to overall foot health. People Management The Rings have not only attained success in cow management, but in people management as well. As with the cattle, there is payoff in creating a healthy environment. Both Zach, 23, and Justin, 19, have opted to return to the farm to pursue dairying as a full-time career. Dan has been employed at Ringbyre Jerseys for 18 years;
Colostrum and waste milk are pasteurized in this 30-gallon unit manufactured by Dairy Tech Inc. The pasteurizer has been a quick return-on-investment at Ringbrye Jerseys, not only from a cost standpoint, but from a health standpoint as well.
another employee has been working 17 years. “I want my employees to have good lives and be paid well so they can focus on doing a good job with the cows,” said Jeff. “My goal is to have some of the highest-paid employees in the area working at Ringbyre Jerseys.” “Our employees share half of the milk quality premium as a bonus, which typically puts an extra $2 an hour in their pay checks. They work hard to get that premium—and usually do every month—because they hate leaving $4,200 on the table every month the farm doesn’t earn the premium.” Another practice used at Ringbyre Jerseys to motivate and train employees is cross-training. “Cross-training helps employees realize they are part of a team and see how the tasks they perform fit in the whole picture,” Jeff continued. “They are better able to brainstorm for new ideas and take ownership of their jobs. They get good at them and often end up knowing more about the cows than me.” Like most dairy families, the Rings have discovered that is becoming increasingly difficult to find skilled labor, as dairy farming becomes more specialized, the consuming public becomes more removed from agriculture and fewer people are adept at working with animals. “You can’t always find good employees,” Jeff summed. “But that doesn’t mean you can’t make and train good employees.” Develop an environment that is conducive to developing good employees and both your cows and your bottom line will be rewarded, as they are at Ringbyre Jerseys. JERSEY JOURNAL
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With school well out of their minds and summer plans in full swing, many Jersey juniors are selecting project calves, honing their showmanship skills and getting the first events of this year’s show season under their belts. And while local shows and state fairs are on the short term calendar, the crown jewel, The All American Junior Jersey Show, will be here in fewer than four months. Now is the time to plan for The All American, so you will be prepared to exhibit in the show. There are several fastapproaching deadlines for participation, including the August 1 deadline to get animals registered and/or transferred into your ownership. In this month’s Jersey Jargon column, we’ll provide more information on The All American Junior Jersey Show, which is one of three shows that together comprise the largest exhibition of Registered Jersey cattle in the world. The Event This year’s All American Junior Jersey Show will be held on November 8 in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. Justin Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa., will be the judge; Chad Ryan, Fond du Lac, Wis., will be the consultant. First and second place winners in each class will become the 2014 Junior All American and Reserve Junior All American honorees of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA). In addition to these 28 awards, prizes are also given for Grand and Reserve Grand Champion, Junior and Reserve Junior Champion, Premier Performance Cow, Premier Junior Breeder and Premier Junior Exhibitor. The Sunbow Jerseys Trophy will be given to the top producing cow based on yield deviation protein and the Dutch Hollow Farm Trophy will be presented to the best bred and owned female. Awards in each class will also be given for best bred and owned female, high protein (based on parent average for heifers and yield deviation for cows) animal and the best-uddered cow. The show kicks off Junior Day at the All American, which also includes the Pot O’Gold Sale in the afternoon and a banquet to honor achievements in the evening.
event of the series, you must be between the ages of 9-20 as of January 1, 2014. If you are a U.S. resident, you must also be junior or lifetime member of the AJCA. Junior memberships are free; lifetime memberships are $100. You must be listed as the Recorded Owner on the animal’s registration certificate, either as a sole owner or in joint ownership. If joint ownership is with another junior who is eligible to exhibit in the show, one of you must be declared as the exhibitor during check-in. Animals must be registered and/or transferred to meet one of the ownership requirements (sole owner or joint ownership) on or before August 1, 2014. If registrations and/or transfers are accomplished using hard copy applications, the recording date is the postmark date and will be considered the date of registration and/or transfer. If they are completed online, the date of submission will be considered the date of registration and/or transfer. Animals Animals registered in the Herd Register of the AJCA are eligible to compete in the All American Junior Jersey Show. They must have either a GR or HR status or have a registry status of 75% or greater with Jersey Canada to qualify. Animals
with a GR status will have the GR prefix in their registration names (for example, GR Lone Tree Action Mamie). Animals with an HR status will carry no prefix (for example, Lone Tree Action Mamie). You must show your own animal unless written approval is given by NAILE prior to the show. If another person leads your animal, they will need to comply with age requirements and the request must be submitted on NAILE forms no later than 12 noon the day before the show. You may exhibit just two animals in any one class. You must led the first entry; an NAILE approved alternate leadsperson must show the second entry. More Information In order to qualify for Premier Breeder points and best bred and owned awards, you must be declared as the breeder on the animal’s registration certificate at check-in. These awards are given only to the individual exhibitor in the case of joint ownership animals. Junior and lifetime membership applications are available online at www.USJersey.com or by calling 614/322-4458. Animals can be registered and transferred online at www.info.Jersey.com. For more information on The All American Junior Jersey Show, contact 614/322-4456.
Exhibitors To exhibit in the show, which is the 62nd JULY 2014
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$30,000 High Seller for Iowa Spring Sale
With new management and a slightly different format, this year’s Iowa Spring Extravaganza Sale posted its highest average for the series, along with the high-selling individual for the series at $30,000. The 61 lots of Registered Jerseys that crossed the auction block at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in West Union, Iowa, on March 22 sold for an average of $4,210.66. The sale managed by Iowa dairy breeders Jason Steinlage, Dave Koss, Kurt Wolf, Katie Stoll and Tom Kruse also auctioned Ayrshires, Guernseys and Milking Shorthorns for an overall sale average of $3,856.
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18 Cows, two years and over 1 under 3 mos., s.w.d. 8 Bred heifers 3 Open yearlings 25 Heifer calves 7 Choices of calves
$5,158.33 800.00 3,975.00 2,700.00 3,464.00 5,242.86
$92,850 800 31,800 8,100 86,600 36,700
61 Lots edian price M
$4,210.66 $256,850 $3,000.00
Sale Management: Jason Steinlage, Dave Koss, Kurt Wolf, Katie Stoll and Tom Kruse Auctioneer: Lynn Lee
This year, consignments came from Jersey breeders across the country and Canada and were purchased by Jersey breeders from Canada and 13 states across the country. A pair of heifers was also sold to juniors in the Hawkeye Pot O’Gold Sale. The syndicate of Steinridge, Peters and Metzger, Lawler, Iowa, outlasted all other bidders to bring home the high seller, Arethusa Action Varsity-ET, for $30,000. The Very Good-89% daughter of Forest Glen Avery Action-ET, GJPI +70, is out of Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J. “Varsity” stood second in the futurity held at the International Jersey Show in 2013 and was tapped as Grand Champion of the Wisconsin Spring Spectacular Show for her new owners as a four-year-old in April 2014. She freshened with her second calf in September 2013 and has a projected m.e. of 18,060–931–639 at 3-4. Her world-famous dam was Reserve National Grand Champion in 2002 and National Grand Champion two years later. “Veronica” was Reserve Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo in 2004 and Supreme Champion of the show in 2006. She has twice been tapped Supreme Champion of the Pennsylvania All-American Jersey Show and was selected to represent her sire, Sooner Centurion-ET, GJPI +8, in “The Art of Page 24
Arethusa Action Varsity was the high seller, purchased by the syndicate of Steinridge, Peters and Metzger for $30,000. She was consigned by Greg Lambert. Pictured are syndicate members, Vance and Eric Metzger, left, Kayla and Jason Steinlage, front, Kyle Peters, third right, and Katie Steinlage, right. Katrina Watson is on the halter of “Varsity.” Photos courtesy Dairy Agenda Today.
Avonlea BC Kept Secret sold for the second high price of $12,500. She was purchased by Jason and Kayla Steinlage, second and third left, and Eric Lang. Steinlage retained part interest in the heifer, who was consigned by him and Grant Fremstad, left. Also pictured are Gina Fisher, at the halter, and 2013 Iowa Jersey Princess Rylie Pflughaupt.
Fine Breeding” contest in 2008. The Excellent-97% matriarch has four complete lactations—three of them over 24,400 lbs. milk, 1,270 lbs. fat and 950 lbs. protein. She has 20 sons in A.I. sampling programs to date and 31 Excellent daughters, 10 of them Excellent-93% or higher. Included in this group is Arethusa Response VividET, Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo and Grand Champion of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF) in 2012. Six of “Veronica’s” seven closest dams are Excellent in Canada. “Varsity” was consigned by Greg Lambert, Fund du Lac, Wis. The reigning All American Summer Yearling Heifer, Avonlea BC Kept Secret, was the second high seller. The partnership of Jason Steinlage and Eric Lang, Lawler, Iowa, purchased the stylish daughter of Avonlea CF Backcountry-ET, GJPI +6, for $12,500. Steinlage retained part interest in the heifer, who was consigned by the partnership of Steinlage and Grant Fremstad, Lawler, Iowa. “Secret” continued her winning ways for her new owners, topping the class for uncalved two-year-olds at the recent Wisconsin Spring Spectacular Show in April. She sold due to Bridon Remake Comerica-ET, GJPI -74, in May and is entered in the 2015 World Dairy Expo International Futurity. “Secret” hails from the “Kitty” cow family at Avonlea Genetics Inc., Brighton, Ont. Her dam is EX 93 and made 16,323 lbs. milk, 970 lbs. fat and 586 lbs. protein at 3-9 in Canada. “Secret’s” grandam, Avonlea Renaissance Kookie-ET, SUP-EX 92-5E (CAN), was nominated All-Canadian seven times and earned a seven star brood cow award from Jersey Canada in 2014. She has seven lactations and made her best record of 18,964 lbs. milk, 1,016 lbs. fat and 714 lbs. protein at 5-1. The next dam, Avonlea Juno Kracker-ET,
EX 94-4E (CAN), won the Royal Jersey Futurity in 1995. She was named AllCanadian Junior Three-Year-Old in 1995 and Reserve All-Canadian Four-Year-Old the following year. She earned a silver award from Jersey Canada for her 5-3 record of 17,688 lbs. milk, 977 lbs. fat and 690 lbs. protein. “Secret’s” fourth dam, Avonlea Valiant Kitty 15N, EX-3E (CAN), was Grand Champion of The All American Junior Jersey Show in 1984 and won the Royal Jersey Futurity the same year. She was AllCanadian in milking form four times and earned a six star brood cow award in 2011. The next two dams are also Excellent in Canada and received brood cow awards from Jersey Canada. Bringing just $100 shy of the second high seller was the third high seller, Townside Fever Bridget. Al-Shar Holsteins and Josh Kellen of Groton, S.D., placed the final bid of $12,400 on the Excellent-91% daughter of Townside GBJ Rambo Fever, JPI +12. The fancy-uddered four-year-old, with a perfect 50 linear score for rear udder height, sold due to the breed’s #1 bull for Jersey Udder Index (+7.08), Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, GJPI –88, in mid-June. Her dam is an Excellent-94% daughter of Vindication, GJPI +6, with 18,930 lbs. milk, 1,102 lbs. fat and 692 lbs. protein at 6-4. She was third senior three-year-old at the Wisconsin Spring Spectacular Show in 2009 and repeated the feat as an aged cow in 2013. Her grandam is an Excellent-90% daughter of Giprat Belles Jade-ET, GJPI +31, and her third dam is a Very Good81% daughter of Rock Ella Remake-ET, GJPI +17. “Bridget’s” fourth dam, Ravenwood Rena Sleeper, Excellent-92%, was first junior two-year-old at the Wisconsin Spring Spectacular Junior Show in 1999 and then topped her class again the following year (continued to page 26)
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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. SEPT. 5—GREAT WESTERN FUTURITY, Puyallup, Wash.; Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio, judge. SEPT. 6—WESTERN NATIONAL JERSEY OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, cows; Puyallup, Wash.; Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio, judge. SEPT. 13—PENNSYLVANIA STATE JUNIOR DAIRY SHOW, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, Pa.; 9:00 a.m. (EDT). SEPT. 15—MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, Pa.; 8:00 a.m. (EDT); Molly Sloan, Columbus, Wis., judge. SEPT. 17—MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL JERSEY SHOW, heifers; Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, Pa.; 1:00 p.m. (EDT); Patrick Conroy, Angola, Ind., judge. SEPT. 18—MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL JERSEY SHOW, cows; Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, Pa.; 9:00 a.m. (EDT); Patrick Conroy, Angola, Ind., judge. SEPT. 30—INTERNATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, Heifers, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.; 2:00 p.m. (CST); Nathan Thomas, North Lewisburg, Ohio, judge; Jeff Brown, Jackson Center, Ohio, associate. OCT. 1—INTERNATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, Cows, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.; 7:30 a.m. (CST); Nathan Thomas, North Lewisburg, Ohio, judge; Jeff Brown, Jackson Center, Ohio, associate. NOV. 8—THE ALL AMERICAN JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:00 a.m. (EST); Justin Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa., judge; Chad Ryan, Fond du Lac, Wis., associate. NOV. 9—NATIONAL JERSEY JUG FUTURITY, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 1:00 p.m. (EST); Mike Berry, Albany, Ore., judge; Frank Robinson, associate. NOV. 10—THE ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 7:30 a.m. (EST); Michael Heath, Westminster, Md., judge; Jamie Black, Constable, N.Y., associate.
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The third high seller was Townside Fever Bridget, purchased by Al-Shar Holsteins and Josh Kellen for $12,400 and consigned by Townside Jerseys. Pictured with “Bridget” are Troy Zoelner, Jason Steinlage, Cole Kruse, at the halter, and 2013 Iowa Jersey Princess Rylie Pflughaupt.
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as a junior three-year-old. “Bridget” was consigned by Townside Jerseys, Wilson, Wis. River Valley Farms, Tremont, Ill., purchased the fourth high seller, a choice of polled, JH1 free females out of full sisters, Sandcreeks Critic Fig Bar-P-ET or Sandcreeks Critic Chipster-P-ET, and a variety of service sires, for $11,100. Service sires for “Fig Bar” include Jars of Clay Barnabas, GJPI +229, DP Marvel Isaac-ET, GJPI +234, and Rowleys 11 Visonary Chili-ET, GJPI +249. Service sires for “Chipster” include “Barnabas,” Sandcreeks Topeka Echo-ET, GJPI +217, and Sugar Gove Valentino Axis, GJPI +244. Calves were born mid-November through mid-January.
Both donor dam heifers rank among the breed’s best genotyped polled females, with “Fig Bar” currently ranked #3 with a GJPI of +224 and “Chipster” ranked #17 with a GJPI of +205. “Fig Bar” has GPTAs of +1,280M, +75F and +50P and is +2.3 for Type. “Chipster” has GPTAs of +1,075M, +69F and +44P and is +2.2 for Type. Both heifers are sired by Schultz Legal Critic-P, GJPI +176. Their dam, Sandcreeks TBone Brownie, Very Good-84%, made 22,610 lbs. milk, 1,141 lbs. fat and 813 lbs. protein (3x milking) in her first lactation at 2-0. She has four sons in A.I. The grandam of the donor dam heifers is a Very Good-84% daughter of Mason Lemvig Jacinto-ET, GJPI +57. The Excellent-90% third dam is sired by Sunset Canyon Mecca-ET, GJPI +50, and has 21,170 lbs. milk, 1,087 lbs. fat and 724 lbs. protein at 6-11. The choice was consigned by Sand Creek Dairy LLC, Hastings, Mich. River Valley Farm took home the fifth high seller as well, another genetic standout, for $10,500. The Sauders of River Valley were the final bidders on Multi-Rose Pharaoh Marge-ET, consigned by MultiRose Jerseys Inc., Rock Rapids, Iowa. The five-month-old daughter of Ahlem Headline Pharoah 21795, GJPI +216, has GPTAs of +1,180M, +62F and +38P and is +5.4 for Productive Life. She ranks on the list of the Top 500 Females for GJPI with an index of +223 and tested free for JH1. Her dam is a Very Good-85% daughter of Sunset Canyon Maximum-ET, GJPI +100, with a best record of 3-4 305 3x
20,930 5.8% 1,224 3.9% 819 65DCR. Her grandam, Cal-Mart Impuls Mandie 9077, Very Good-85%, made 18,130 lbs. milk, 941 lbs. fat and 673 lbs. protein (3x milking) at 1-10. She was purchased by Multi-Rose Jerseys in a pen lot of five bred heifers from the Jersey Stars of the Silent Auction in 2008. “Marge’s” third and fourth dams are each appraised Very Good-84% and have records over 25,000 lbs. milk, 1,100 lbs. fat and 830 lbs. protein. Her fifth and sixth dams each have records over 19,200 lbs. milk. Sales $3,500 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Steinridge, Peters and Metzger, Lawler, Iowa Arethusa Action Varsity-ET, cow 3 yrs....................... $30,000 (Greg Lambert, Fond du Lac, Wis.) Jason Steinlage and Eric Lang, Lawler, Iowa Avonlea BC Kept Secret, bred heifer 21 mos.............. 12,500 (Jason Steinlage and Grant Fremstad, Lawler, Iowa) Al-Shar Holsteins and Josh Kellen, Groton, S.D. Townside Fever Bridget, cow 3 yrs............................... 12,400 (Townside Jerseys, Wilson, Wis.) River Valley Farm, Tremont, Ill. First choice female out of one of two full sisters, each with three different service sires.......................................... 11,100 (Sand Creek Dairy LLC, Hastings, Mich.) Multi-Rose Pharaoh Marge-ET, heifer calf 5 mos. ...... 10,500 (Multi-Rose Jerseys Inc., Rock Rapids, Iowa) Steinridge Jerseys, Lawler, Iowa First choice female sired by Rock Ella Impression-ET and out of Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J................................ 8,500 (Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn.) First choice female sired by Bridon Remake Comerica-ET and out of Arethusa Action Varsity-ET.................................. 3,600 (Greg Lambert) Natalie Sanders, Hilmar, Calif. Suess TBone Roxie, cow 4 yrs...................................... 5,400 (Phillip Suess and Family, Grand Meadow Minn.) Hometown Hero Take Aim, heifer calf 10 mos............... 4,600 (Neil and Melanie Hunter, Hometown Jerseys, Bath, Ont.) Edgebrook Tequila Made to Order, heifer calf 6 mos..... 4,500 (Mike and Brenda Dilly, Montour, Iowa) Ashley Oberreich, Scott Standord and Jason Steinlage, Appleton, Wis. Avon Road HG Jolie-ET, heifer calf 9 mos..................... 5,300 (Ryan and Skyler Strandberg, Alma Center, Wis.) Russell Subject, Oxford, Pa. KCJF Responses Incredible, cow 2 yrs......................... 5,100 (Scott Stanford, Jason Steinlage and Dusty Schirm, Appleton, Wis.) David Allen, Reedsburg, Wis. First choice female sired by D P Ballistic and out of Big Time Nathan Miranda.............................................................. 5,000 (Phillip Linehan, River Falls, Wis.) Matthew Steiner, Rittman, Ohio Orth-Berrys Samson Annie-ET, heifer calf 4 mos.......... 4,400 (Orthridge Farms, Lancaster, Wis.) Randy Drinkall and Family, Rushford, Minn. Avonlea Tequila Kanga-ET, heifer calf 11 mos............... 3,900 (Arcadia and Avonlea Genetics Inc., Brighton, Ont.) Megan Hill, Bristol, Vt. Do-N-Joy Reagan Ebony, heifer calf 6 mos................... 3,900 (Tony Kohls, Arlington, Minn.) Preston D. Engelman, Jansen, Neb. Lavishs Fire Luxury, heifer calf 6 mos............................ 3,600 (Dusty Schirm and Phillipa Robinson, Loundonville, Ohio) Wapsi-Ana/Doug Fairbanks, Anamosa, Iowa First choice female sired by Goldust Karbala Ladd and out of Covington Rebel Babybell.............................................. 3,600 (Covington Jerseys and Steinridge Jerseys, Lawler, Iowa) Jeremy and Azaria Angstman, Oakes, N.D. Storas Governor Sofia-ET, cow 2 yrs............................. 3,500 (Jason Steinlage and Jason Volker, Lawler, Iowa) Jon and Gina Crubel, Lancaster, Wis. Payneside Pat Happy Gilmour, heifer calf 9 mos........... 3,500 (Payneside Farms, Finch, Ont.)
Hawkeye Pot O’Gold Sale The fourth Hawkeye Pot O’Gold Sale was held in conjunction with the Iowa Spring Extravaganza Sale. Two heifer calves sold for a series high average of $2,350 and a gross of $4,700. The Iowa juniors who made purchases are eligible to compete in the Hawkeye Pot O’Gold (continued to page 28)
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Steve Paxton 814/786-9752
Secretary: Jessica Peters 814/282-5206 AJCA-NAJ Area Representative: Sara Barlass 614/256-6502 Visit us online at: http://pennsylvaniajerseys.usjersey.com
Four Springs Jerseys
J. Craig and Susan Wicker 2147 Upper Brush Valley Road Centre Hall, PA 16828 814/364-9807 wickfsvetclin@aol.com A REAP Herd • Equity Investor
JEMI Jerseys
“We show our milk cows and milk our show cows.”
Jeff and Michele Reasner
Phone: 717/530-7784 • Email: jemi@earthlink 7382 Sunset Road, Newburg, PA 17240 Website: http://www.holsteinworld.com/jemi/
Nobledale Farm
Registered Jerseys since 1888 RR 2, Box 626, Gillett, PA 16925 Stuart and Elaine Phone/Fax 570/537-2066 Steve and Donna 570/537-2314 E-mail: senoble@npacc.net
Stoney Hollow Jerseys
Don, Jill, Garrett, and Jason Stonerook 231 Stonerook Rd., Martinsburg, PA 16662 Phone: 814/793-3059 Email: stoneyhollowjerseys@gmail.com
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Production Contest in 2017, which is based on actual production (combined fat and protein pounds) of these heifers in their first lactation. Number
2 Heifer calves 2 Lots Median price
Sale Analysis
Avg. Price Total Value
$2,350.00
$4,700
$2,350.00 $2,350.00
$4,700
The series high seller was also struck off this year at $3,000. Dayle Lantzky placed the last bid on Summetz Applejack Sunni to bring the seven-month-old daughter of Steinhauers Iatola Applejack, GJPI +116, home to the family farm, Hei-Bri Jerseys, in Hawkeye. The deep pedigreed heifer calf is out of a Very Good-84% “Mecca” daughter with Page 28
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Joe and Melinda VanderFeltz RR 1, Box 1255, Lawton, PA 18828 570/934-2406 • Fax 570/934-0124 E-mail vanfel2@epix.net
four lactations and a best record of 3-3 305 20,010 5.5% 1,093 3.6% 723 98DCR. Her grandam is an Excellent-93% daughter of Windy Willow Montana Jace, GJPI +91, with three records over 21,000 lbs. milk and a best record of 22,930 lbs. milk, 1,109 lbs. fat and 815 lbs. protein at 5-6. “Sunni’s” third dam is appraised Excellent-90% and has an m.e. average of 19,294–797–688 on eight complete lactations. Her Very Good-84% fourth dam has two records over 18,200 lbs. milk. “Sunni” was consigned by Summit Farm Inc., Lester, Iowa. Meghan Hettinga of Orange City purchased the other heifer, Hei-Bri Action ESPN, for $1,700. Hettinga was also recognized at the sale for winning the 2014 Hawkeye Pot O’Gold Production Contest with another purchase from Hei-Bri Jerseys, PR Hei-Bri Gannon Dixie, from the inaugural sale in 2011.
“Dixie” produced a 1-8 record of 18,610 lbs. milk, 828 lbs. fat and 649 lbs. protein, with a combined component yield of 1,477 lbs. to top the contest. She is sired by PR Oomsdale Jace Gratude Gannon-ET, GJPI +148. Hettinga received a check in the amount of $487.50, or 50% of the 2011 pot, for winning the contest. Sales $1,600 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Dayle Lantzky, Hawkeye, Iowa Summetz Applejack Sunni, heifer calf 7 mos............... $3,000 (Summit Farm Inc., Lester, Iowa) Meghan Hettinga, Orange City, Iowa Hei-Bri Action ESPN, heifer calf 5 mos.......................... 1,600 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family, Hawkeye, Iowa)
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Family Hill Tequila Ruby was named Grand Champion for Natalie Berry, Chehalis, Wash., at the Western Spring Junior Jersey Show on May 17, 2014. Royalty Ridge HG Felicity-ET was named Reserve Grand Champion for Lauryn Young, Chehalis, Wash. Corby Groen, Lynden, Wash., judged the 43 Registered Jerseys shown in Canby Ore. Class Winners
Intermediate heifer calf (14 shown) Claquato Premier Blitzen, Kinley Young, Chehalis, Wash. Senior heifer calf (5 shown) Royalty Ridge Comerica Nahaley (S: Bridon Remake Comerica-ET, D: Family Hill Golden Naomi), Clancey Krahn, Albany, Ore., res. jr. champ. Summer yearling heifer (2 shown) Claquato Comerica Bombshell, Bella Young, Chehalis, Wash. Junior yearling heifer (3 shown) Watch-Hill Condoleezza, Mia Berry, Chehalis, Wash. Intermediate yearling heifer (2 shown) Miss Nastias Tequila Nutcracker-ET (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Family Hill Counciller Nastia), Gracie Jane Krahn, Albany, Ore., jr. champ. Senior yearling heifer (3 shown) Claquato Berbatim Flicker-ET, Lauryn Young, Chehalis,
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Wash. 2-yr.-old cow (5 shown) Royalty Ridge HG Felicity-ET (S: SV Jade Hired Gun-ET, D: Family Hill SD Favorite), Lauryn Young, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Red Barn Matthews Pixie, Kalli A. Corrick, Albany, Ore. 4-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Family Hill Tequila Ruby (S: Tower Vue Prime TequilaET, D: Family Hill Jade Rachel), Natalie Berry, Chehalis, Wash., sr. and gr. champ., best udder of show Aged cow (3 shown) Faithful Stormcat Maryjane, Rebekah Ann Gourley, Scio, Ore. Dry cow (1 shown) Faithful Max Libby, Faith Wilson, Scio, Ore. Junior showmanship (10 shown) Gracie Jane Krahn Intermediate showmanship (9 shown) Kalli Corrick Senior showmanship (4 shown) Jacob Thomas, Mulino, Ore.
Miss Nastias Tequila Nutcracker-ET 1st Intermediate yearling heifer Junior Champion
Messmer Jersey Farm Quality Cattle At Quantity Prices 4495 Low Gap Road Martinsville, IN 46151 765/349-1500 (house) 317/446-2669 (cell)
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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
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Please note, in following copyright laws, the Jersey Journal must have a photographic print from the photographer in the office to use it for publication. Or if you have received a release from the photographer to send digital copies on to publications, those will also be accepted. A scanned reprint from a third party will not be accepted. Make the most of your investment in herd promotion by getting your animals professionally pictured. Remember to ask your photographer to send an additional copy to the Jersey Journal.
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Iowa Club Meets The annual meeting of the Iowa Jersey Cattle Club was held on April 5, 2014, at the Country Junction restaurant in Dyersville following a group lunch. Members tended to organization business and heard about the banner year for the national Jersey organizations from AJCANAJ Area Representative, Shawn Styer. Members discussed the Iowa Spring Extravaganza Sale, which was held on March 22 and reported a record high average for the series at $4,210.66 and sold the high selling individual of the series at $30,000. The inaugural Hawkeye Pot O’Gold Production Contest was also held this year, with Meghan Hettinga of Orange City winning the contest with PR Hei-Bri Gannon Dixie. She received a check for $487.50. This year, the Iowa State Fair will be JULY 2014
held on August 8 at the state fairgrounds in Des Moines. Callum McKinven, Canton de Hatley, Que., will serve as the official. The junior show will be held the following day, August 9. Jersey breeders are being asked to supply cattle for the Boulevard of Breeds exhibit because they will not be supplied from Iowa State University. Members were told that the National Cattle Congress Junior Show will award $2,000 for Grand Champion, $1,000 for Reserve Grand Champion and $500 for Honorable Mention Grand Champion.
The money will be held in a trust until the junior reaches college age. Jersey breeders were invited to attend the summer picnic on June 21 at Covington Jerseys, owned by Mike and Janice Covington and Tim and Stephanie Covington in Leon. Officers were re-elected to serve the organization in 2014 as follows: Jeff Holtz, Maquaketa, president; Harvey Metzger, Lester, vice president; and Jennifer Zumbach, Hopkinton, secretary/ treasurer.
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Two Sell for $47,000 at the Day at the Derby Sale California Chrome might have been the big winner during the Kentucky Derby weekend, but a group of dairy enthusiasts from near and far were also making their presence known in horse country at the Day at the Derby Sale. The elite offering of Holsteins and Jerseys was held on May 2, 2014, in Lexington, Ky., at the world famous, FasigTipton sale facility where Triple Crown Winner, Seattle Slew, once sold. At the end of the day, 88 total head sold for an average price of $38,871.59. Among that group were four Jerseys, selling for an average price of $29,375. Number
Sale Analysis
3 Cows, two years and over 1 Heifer calf 4 Lots Median price
Avg. Price Total Value
$37,000.00 $111,000 6,500.00 6,500 $29,375.00 $117,500 $32,000.00
Sale Management: Butler-Fellers Auctions Inc., Nabholz Sales and Ernie Kueffner Auctioneer: Chris Hill
Two beautiful two-year-olds topped the sale, each selling for $47,000. Jaspar Iatola Earmuff, the All-Canadian Winter Yearling from 2013, was selected by the partnership of Gene Iager, and Norman Nabholz, Fulton, Md. “Earmuff ” is sired by four-time Premier Sire of The All American Jersey Show, SC Gold Dust Paramount IatolaET, GJPI +94. She is due in July to Australian sire, Riverside Excitement. At 1-9, she is projected to 14,850 lbs. milk, 772 lbs. fat and 520 lbs. protein in Canada. In 2013, she was also named the All Ontario Milking Yearling and was first at the Royal Winter Fair and Stratford
Jasper Iatola Earmuff was one of two Jersey cows to sell for $47,000 in the Day at the Derby Sale. Leading her into the ring is the 2013 winner of the Max Gordon award, Gene “Bambi” Henderson. “Earmuff” was the first milking yearling at the 2013 Royal Winter Fair.
Also selling for $47,000 was EK-RR Tequila Variety-ET, a great-granddaughter of Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J, Excellent-97%. The junior two-year-old is sired by Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET. Photos courtesy of Cowsmoplitan.
Championship Show. Her dam is VG-87 in Canada and has nearly 100,000 lbs. milk in her lifetime in just six lactations. The next dam is a daughter of Glenholme Counciller, GJPI -22, and is scored VG-86 in Canada. She has a best record of 7-5 305 18,040 5.1% 919 3.8% 688 CAN. The next three dams are all Excellent in Canada. “Earmuff ” hails from the same maternal line as Jaspar Renaissance’s Evening, Bridon Remake Comerica, and Bridon Excitation. She was consigned by Bridon Farms Inc., Paris, Ont. EK-RR Tequila Variety-ET also sold for $47,000 to the partnership of Budjon Farms, Peter Vail, Frank and Diane Borba and Milksource of Lomira, Wis. The fancy junior two-year-old is sired by the #2 sire in the breed for PTA Type, Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, GJPI -88. She was fresh in March and is from a prize-winning family. Her next two dams are both appraised Excellent-95% and the third dam is Excellent-97%. Her dam is Elliotts Vivid Deluxe the Honorable Mention Senior Champion at the 2011 Mid-Atlantic Regional Jersey Show. She has a best record at 4-8 of
19,530 lbs. milk, 922 lbs. fat and 684 lbs. protein. The grandam is Elliotts Golden Vista-ET the winning 100,000-lb cow at the 2012 International Jersey Show in Madison, Wis. The has three completted lactations of more than 20,000 lbs. milk, 1,100 lbs. fat and 750 lbs. protein. The next dam is the world famous Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J. She was Reserve National Grand Champion in 2002 and National Grand Champion two years later. “Veronica” was Reserve Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo in 2004 and Supreme Champion of the show in 2006. She has twice been tapped Supreme Champion of the Pennsylvania All-American Jersey Show. She has four complete lactations—three of them over 24,400 lbs. milk, 1,270 lbs. fat and 950 lbs. protein. She has 20 sons in A.I. sampling programs and 31 Excellent daughters, 10 of them Excellent-93% or higher. She was consigned by Joeleebeth Farm and Ernie Kueffner, Boonsboro, Md. Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, Boonsboro, Md., consigned the second high seller. Selling for $17,000 was Taylor Made Minister Farrah. She was purchased by John Tighe and Russell Subject, Oxford, Pa. The three-year-old cow was Reserve Intermediate Champion of the 2013 New York Spring Show and was first junior two-year-old at the Maryland State Fair as well. She is sired by Select-Scott MinisterET, GJPI -72, and out of a Very Good-88% daughter of Janes Primetime Justice-ET, GJPI -156. She hails from the same family as the 1999 National Jersey Jug Futurity winner, SHF Renaissance Fantastic. Sales $17,000 and Over
Richard Clauss and Family 21672 Bloss Ave. Hilmar, CA 95324
209/632-3333 claussjerz@yahoo.com
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(Consignors in Parentheses) Gene Iager and Norman Nabholz, Fulton, Md. Jaspar Iatola Earmuff, cow 2 yrs.............................. $47,000 (Bridon Farms Inc., Paris, Ont.) Budjon Farms, Peter Vail, Frank and Diane Borba, and Milksource, Lomira, Wis. EK-RR Tequila Variety-ET, cow 2 yrs......................... 47,000 (Joeleebeth Farm and Ernie Kueffner, Boonsboro, Md.) John Tighe and Russell Subject, Oxford, Pa. Taylor Made Minister Farrah, cow 3 yrs..................... 17,000 (Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, Boonsboro, Md.)
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Heikes Named COO of Genex Cooperative
MRcKee JFarm egistered erseys
P.O. Box 5, Faunsdale, Alabama 36738 George, Nancy, Robert
and
Amzi McKee
Cell (334)352-2448 Residence (334)628-6103
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Genex Cooperative, Inc., a subsidiary of Cooperative Resources International (CRI), announces Keith Heikes of Shawano as the new Genex Chief Operating Officer (COO). “With the growth of CRI and the recent addition of the MOFA Global subsidiary, the Genex and CRI boards of directors voted to separate the Genex COO and CRI CEO responsibilities. Doug Wilson, who was Genex CEO for 21 years and held the joint position for Heikes the past 12 years, will continue as CRI CEO,” states Paul Greene, Genex President and dairy producer from Berlin, N.Y. “Keith has extensive experience within the artificial insemination (A.I.) industry and within this cooperative. His experience, knowledge and dedication to the membership will assure the relevance, growth and influence of Genex in the future.” Heikes has devoted 33 years to the bovine A.I. industry. After graduating from Kansas State University, he joined KABSU (Kansas Artificial Breeding Service Unit) where he held responsibilities in dairy sire acquisition, marketing and A.I. training. He then moved to Noba, Inc., in Tiffin, Ohio, where he served as General Manager and led the initiative for Noba to become a part of CRI. In 1996, Heikes was named CRI Vice President of International Programs and went onto create substantial international growth for the cooperative and develop valuable global relationships. In 2010, he became Genex Vice President of Dairy Genetics & Global Alliance Development before being named Genex Senior Vice President of Product Development and Marketing in 2013. Heikes currently serves as chairman of the National Association of Animal Breeders board of directors and is a member of the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding and the USDA Emerging Markets Program advisory committee.
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66th Illinois PDCA Calf Sale The Illinois Purebred Dairy Cattle Association sponsored a calf sale at the University of Illinois in Urbana on April 12, 2014. More than 40 lots of Ayrshires, Brown Swiss, Jerseys and Holsteins were auctioned at the round barn on the university’s dairy farm. The six Registered Jerseys sold for an average of $1,066.67. Number
1 Bred heifer 5 Heifer calves 6 Lots Median price
Sale Analysis
Avg. Price Total Value
$1,500.00 980.00
$1,500 4,900
$1,066.67 $950.00
$6,400
Sale Management: Illinois Purebred Dairy Cattle Association Auctioneer: Creighton Barker
Topping the 66th annual sale was a four-month-old heifer, Freemans Eclipes Mandy-ET. The fancy December calf was purchased for $1,700 by Lane Schweigert, Hopedale, Ill. Sired by Maack Dairy Eclipes-P-ET, GJPI +54, “Mandy” has a deep pedigree behind her. Her dam is an Excellent-93% daughter of SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, GJPI +94, with two records exceeding 20,000 lbs. milk, 800 lbs. fat and 670 lbs. protein. The next dam, Counciller Mae of Freeman, is appraised Excellent-92% and has three records in excess of 21,000 lbs. milk. She has a five lactation m.e. average of 19,912–822–663. The next two dams both have a string of impressive records with good components. “Mandy” was consigned by David E. Freeman, Greenville, Ill. David Freeman purchased the second high seller of the day and the lone bred heifer. HS Riley Helena Hanna was consigned by Harley F. and Mary Etta Schlabach, Arthur, Ill., and purchased by Freeman for $1,500. The 20-month-old heifer is due in August to Three Valleys Country MilesET, GJPI +101. She is sired by the popular Chasin-Rainbows Act RileyET, GJPI +83, and out of a daughter of Lencrest Blackstone-ET, GJPI +87. The
next dam is a daughter of Sunset Canyon Mecca-ET, GJPI +50. Sales $850 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Lane Schweigert, Hopedale, Ill. Freemans Eclipes Mandy-ET, heifer calf 4 mos......... $1,700 (David E. Freeman, Greenville, Ill.) David E. Freeman, Greenville, Ill.
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HS Riley Helena Hanna, bred heifer 20 mos............... 1,500 (Harley F. and Mary Etta Schlabach, Arthur, Ill.) Kilgus Dairy, Fairbury, Ill. Triple S T Bone Noel, heifer calf 3 mos........................ 1,050 (Savannah Ropp, Strawn, Ill.) Morgan Fritch, Belvidere, Ill. JJF Dave Jo-Jo, heifer calf 8 mos................................... 850 (Kristen Jordan, Moweaqua, Ill.)
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California Spring Jersey Show
• April 24, 2014, Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Turlock, Calif. • Dan Berry, Chehalis, Wash., judge • 87 head shown • Sr. and Gr. Champ. female— GR Islander Ace Lolita, Destinee Leonardo, Selma • Res. Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. female—Exels Elite Ada 1938, Adam John Van Exel, Lodi • Int. Champ. female—South Mountain Comerica Lively-ET, Frank and Carol Borba and Frank and Diane Borba, Escalon • Res. Int. Champ. female—BW Surefire Sesha W176, Brentwood Farms, Orland • Jr. Champ. female—Edgebrook Tequila Made to Order, Natalie Sanders, Hilmar • Res. Jr. Champ. female—Exels Applejack Dasher, Hank Van Exel, Lodi • Premier Breeder—Brentwood Farms • Premier Exhibitor—Frank and Carol Borba and Frank and Diane Borba Class Winners
Intermediate heifer calf (3 shown) 1. Bella Rosa Valentino Lucky N, Melissa Davis, Riverdale 2. Preston PT HG Lindsey Lacey-ET, Regina Pozzi, Petaluma Senior heifer calf (14 shown) 1. Edgebrook Tequila Made to Order (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, D: Edgebrook Jades Noble), Natalie Sanders, Hilmar, jr. champ. 2. Sunset Canyon Motion L Amity, Eric Leonard Silva, Beaver, Ore. Summer yearling (9 shown) 1. Exels Applejack Dasher (S: Steinhauers Iatola Applejack, D: Exels Governor Destiny 2074), Hank Van Exel, Lodi, res. jr. champ. 2. Lou-Ville Griffin Fashion, Louie Cozzitorto, Turlock Junior yearling heifer (2 shown) 1. Hometown Hero Take Aim, Natalie Sanders Intermediate yearling heifer (3 shown) 1. Flying Hart Teq Flurry, Harley Silva, Modesto 2. Stemple View Blackstone Kaylynn, Carly Olufs, Petaluma Senior yearling heifer (6 shown) 1. Preston PT Vndction Jstce R26477, Steven Pozzi,
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Exels Elite Ada 1938 1st Aged cow Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion
South Mountain Comerica Lively-ET 1st Senior 2-yr.-old cow Intermediate Champion
Exels Applejack Dasher 1st Summer yearling heifer Reserve Junior Champion
Edgebrook Tequila Made To Order 1st Senior calf Junior Champion
Petaluma 2. Kisst TBone Jewel 1531-ET, Jacqueline A. Kisst, Ripon Junior 2-yr.-old cow (9 shown) 1. Miss Riley Gucci Girl-ET, Frank and Carol Borba and Frank and Diane Borba, Escalon 2. Esperanza PT Glisten, Sunset Canyon and Nathan Jensen, Beaver, Ore. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (9 shown) 1. South Mountain Comerica Lively-ET (S: Bridon Remake Comerica-ET, D: Arethusa Deluxe Lyric-ET), Frank and Carol Borba and Frank and Diane Borba, int. champ. 2. BW Lucifer Taryn W633, Brentwood Farms, Orland Junior 3-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. BW Surefire Sesha W176 (S: BW Surefire, D: BW Sambo Ellen L224), Brentwood Farms, res. int. champ. 2. Candylane Iatola Phaedra, Ben and Kashan Snell, Tillamook, Ore. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (9 shown) 1. Liberty Gen Governor Poptart, Frank and Carol Borba and Frank and Diane Borba 2. BW Surefire Nayla U872, Brentwood Farms 4-yr.-old cow (11 shown) 1. Maple Ridge Nevada Pearll, Frank and Carol Borba and Frank and Diane Borba 2. Exels Excitation Jacklyn 2155, Jennifer Van Exel, Lodi 5-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. GR Islander Ace Lolita (S: Senn-Sational Paramount Ace, D: PR Islander Paramount Dam of Lolita), Destinee Leonardo, Selma, sr. and gr. champ. 2. Sunset Canyon RBR Madam, Nathan and Kaili
Liberty Gen Governor Poptart 1st Senior 3-yr.-old cow Jensen, Cloverdale, Ore. Aged cow (4 shown) 1. Exels Elite Ada 1938 (S: Sherona Centurion Elite, D: Exels AJ King Bee Ava 1749), Adam John Van Exel, Lodi, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. 2. AF Noble Gretchen-ET, Michelle Upchurch, Orland Junior best three females (2 shown) 1. Exels Jerseys, Lodi Senior best three females (3 shown) 1. Exels Jerseys 2. Brentwood Farms
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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
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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. For complete information on entry fees and deadlines, visit www.livestockexpo. org.
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New York Spring Junior Jersey Show
Dupuis, sr. and gr. champ. 5-yr.-old cow (4 shown) Kellogg-Bay Amedeo Gladys-ET (S: Piedmont Grove Amedeo, D: Oblong Valley Furor Gidget-ET), Megan Hill, res. sr. champ. Aged cow (2 shown) Penngate Pebbles Pepsi, Kennedy Crothers, Pitcher
Seacord Farm Comerica Classy was named Grand Champion for Ethan Dupuis, Greenwich, at the New York Spring Junior Jersey Show on April 13, 2014. AF Hired Gun Sasha, shown by Tucker Hardy, Belleville, Pa., was named Reserve Grand Champion. Nathan Thomas, Cable, Ohio, judged the 40 Registered Jerseys shown in Syracuse, N.Y. Class Winners
AF Hired Gun Sasha 1st Junior 3-yr.-old cow Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion
Intermediate heifer calf (2 shown) Charlyn Konspiracy Reason, Landree Fraley, Muncy, Pa. Senior heifer calf (6 shown) Indiana Fantastic of AF, Jordan Anderson, Centre Hall, Pa. Summer yearling heifer (1 shown) Made Me Gabby of Howacres, Kyle Thygesen, Tunbridge, Vt. Junior yearling heifer (6 shown) Four-Hills Impreson Megg 4465, Megan Hill, Bristol, Vt. Intermediate yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. Steeshanie Iatola Tinkerbell (S: SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, D: Shady Lane Whistler TishET), Madison Ann Iager, Woodbine, Md., jr. champ. 2. M-Signature Nevada Epic (S: Huronia Connection Nevada 27L, D: Sanforddale Governor Elaine), Katelyn Taylor, Allenwood, Pa., res. jr. champ. Senior yearling heifer (2 shown) Maplecroft Tequila Violet, Ethan Coutu, Morris, Conn. Junior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Ardent Dale Cate, Sterling Hardy, Belleveille, Pa. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) AF Verbatim Finatic, Jordan Anderson Junior 3-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. AF Hired Gun Sasha (S: SV Jade Hired Gun-ET, D: AF Rocket Sadie), Tucker Hardy, Belleville, Pa., int. champ. and res. gr. champ. 2. Summitview Chandelier Peepers (S: Bridon Excitation, D: Debcott Cookie), Tucker Hardy, res. int. champ. Senior 3-yr.-old cow (1 shown) Fortress Governor Gwen, Ethan Dupuis, Greenwich, N.Y. 4-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Seacord Farm Comerica Classy (S: Bridon Remake Comerica-ET, D: Seacord Farm Sultan Shania), Ethan
Seacord Farm Comerica Classy 1st 4-yr.-old cow Senior and Grand Champion
M-Signature Nevada Epic 2nd Intermediate yearling heifer Reserve Junior Champion
Summitview Chandelier Peepers 2nd Junior 3-yr.-old cow Reserve Intermediate Champion
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Indiana Fantastic of AF 1st Senior heifer calf
Junior Awards Available
Throughout the year, awards for shows and production and judging contests are provided by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) at events specifically for Jersey juniors. For junior shows at county, district, and state levels, the AJCA will provide ribbons for the first, second, and third place animals, plus a Grand Champion rosette. In addition to the rosette, a special award is provided for the Grand Champion at state fairs and AJCA-designated regional shows. Awards are also provided for showmanship contests exclusively for Jersey juniors. Awards must be requested annually. Contact the AJCA Director of Development at 614/322-4456, at least two weeks in advance of the event. Regretfully, requests made within two weeks of the show date cannot be filled. JERSEY JOURNAL
Massachusetts Jersey Cattle Club Holds Annual Meeting
The Massachusetts Jersey Cattle Club held their annual meeting on March 8, 2014, at Hardwick Winery and Vineyard, Hardwick, Mass. The event was hosted by the Samek Family, owners of the winery and former dairy farmers. There were 42 members in attendance. Awards were presented to deserving members of the association and notable junior members. Recognition was given to herds and individual cows for their 2013 production achievements. Cook Farm, Hadley, was honored for their production merits in herds with less than 25 cows. The lactations of 14 cows had an average of 17,080 lbs. of milk, 868 lbs. of fat and 634 lbs. of protein. In the 25-70 cow category top honors went to Frederick Havill, Tyringham. Havill had 56 cows with a herd average of 12,374 lbs. of milk, 535 lbs. of fat and 587 lbs. of protein. High Lawn Farm, Lee, snagged the win in the category of herds over 70 cows. The 162 cows with counted lactations had an average 18,676 lbs. milk, 894 lbs. fat, and 699 lbs. protein. The Earl D. Fletcher Award, presented for high actual protein, was given to High Lawn Lexington Lucy, owned by High Lawn Farm. The Very Good-88% daughter of Woodstock Lexington-ET, GJPI +70, produced a 305 day record at 5-9, of 26,690 lbs. milk, 1,463 lbs. fat, and 1,059 lbs. protein on 3x milking. Officers of the Massachusetts Jersey Cattle Club elected for 2014 were: president, Peter Hawkes, Sr., Mendon; vicepresident, Nicole Fletcher, Southampton; treasurer, Craig Avery, Colrain; secretary, Julie Jacque, Sunderland. The board of directors was also elected and include: John Kokoski, Hadley; Moira Poitras, Brimfield; Travis Whitcomb, Ashfield; Heather Gregoire, Warren. Honorary directors include: Roger Bacon, Brookfield, and Kenneth Avery, Colrain. Junior Awards Rena Grover, was crowned as the 2014 Massachusetts Jersey Princess. She is a recent graduate of the Smith Vocational High School and is the daughter of Phillip and Donna Grover, River Maple Farm in Bernardston. She is currently the herd manager for her family’s farm where they milk 75 head of Holsteins and Grover JULY 2014
Jerseys. Rena is striving to improve herd production, lower the herd’s somatic cell count and work towards herd expansion. She has owned and shown Registered Jerseys at local, state and regional shows and fairs for the past 10 years. She recently served as the regional delegate for the Genex Cooperative and is active on the Bernardston Agricultural Commission. She has previously competed on the New England junior Holstein quiz bowl team and was a member of Franklin County 4-H Dairy Club. The Senior Outstanding Jersey Youth
Award was also presented to Rena during the meetings and she was elected as a junior director. Receiving outstanding Jersey youth awards in the junior division were Katelyn Poitras, Brimfield, and Jack Zina, Hadley. The Chittenden Production Award was presented to the top m.e. cow owned by a a junior member. Moon Meadow TBone Bailey is owned by Jack Zina and received the award. The Very Good-80% two-yearold had an m.e. of 21,771–1,032–807 at 1-11. “Bailey” is a daughter of Richies Jace TBone A364, GJPI +127. Page 41
Wisconsin Spring Spectacular Junior Jersey Show
Milk-N-More WJM Connect Vivian-ET was named Grand Champion for Colin Wussow, Cecil, at the Wisconsin Spring Spectacular Junior Jersey Show on April 26, 2014. Ratliff Minister Krystal-ET, shown by Olivia Brandenburg, Fort Atkinson, was named Reserve Grand Champion. Janelle Renee Remington, Juneau, was named the Premier Junior Exhibitor of the show. Mike Berry, Albany, Ore., judged the 53 Registered Jerseys shown in Viroqua, Wis.
Milk-N-More WJM Connect Vivian-ET 1st 4-yr.-old cow Senior and Grand Champion
Ryans Louie Polly 1st Junior yearling heifer Reserve Junior Champion
Mayerlane Brown Cow Vermouth 1st Senior 2-yr.-old cow
Justines Furor Julieanne-ET 1st Aged cow
Colin Wussow and sister, Kaila, exhibited the Grand Champion and best bred and owned cow, Milk-N-More-WJM Connect Vivian-ET. Olivia Brandenburg and brother, Sawyer, showed Ratliff Minister Krystal-ET to Reserve Grand Champion honors. Presenting the awards are Sydney Endres, left, and Miranda Randall, right. Mike Berry was the official judge of the show.
Judge Mike Berry and National Jersey Queen Sydney Endres present the Reserve Junior Champion award to Janelle Remington with Ryans Louie Polly. Emma Olstad accepts her Junior Champion award from Wisconsin Jersey Queen Miranda Randall. Remington was also named the Premier Junior Exhibitor of the show.
Winning the intermediate showmanship class was Jenna Broege, right. Taking home second place was Emma Olstad, middle. Mike Berry judged the class.
Taking first place in junior showmanship was Molly Olstad, second from right. She edged out Fritz Ullom for the win. The two accept congratulations from judge Mike Berry and Wisconsin Jersey Queen Miranda Randall.
Class Winners
Intermediate heifer calf (4 shown) Edgebrook BOF Callie 31, Dawson Sawyer, Marshalltown, Iowa Senior heifer calf (6 shown) Partee Tequila Lulu-ET, Molly Olstad, Stoughton Summer yearling heifer (3 shown) Avon Road HG Jolie-ET, Ashley Oberreich, Appleton Junior yearling heifer (7 shown) Ryans Louie Polly (S: Partee at Budjon Jade Louie, D: Ryans FPH Peyton), Janelle Renee Remington, Juneau, res. jr. champ. Intermediate yearling heifer (10 shown) Partee HPDH Verbatim Linda-ET (S: Arethusa Verbatim Response-ET, D: Homeridge F P Lisa 2), Emma Olstad, Stoughton, jr. champ. Senior yearling heifer (6 shown) Scho-View Harrison Dream, Olivia Peter, Lake Mills Junior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) Miss Tequila Grafetti, Grant Fremstad, Lone Rock Senior 2-yr.-old cow (6 shown) Mayerlane Brown Cow Vermouth, Frederick Ullom, Bloomer Junior 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown) Random Luck R Ray Ariel, Matthew Thompson, Darlington 4-yr.-old cow (4 shown) 1. Milk-N-More-WJM Connect Vivian-ET (S: Giprat Belles Connection-ET, D: Smithden Vindication Vixen), Colin Wussow, Cecil, best bred and owned of show, sr. and gr. champ. 2. Ratliff Minister Krystal-ET (S: Select-Scott MinisterET, D: Avonlea D Jude Karmel), Olivia Brandenburg, Fort Atkinson, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. Aged cow (2 shown) Justines Furor Julianne-ET, Ashley Oberreich Junior showmanship (6 shown) Molly Olstad Intermediate showmanship (9 shown) Jenna Broege, Janesville Senior showmanship (10 shown) Kristin Broege, Janesville
Leading the way in senior showmanship was Kristin Broege, right. Placing second in the class of 10 was Kaila Wussow. Mike Berry officiated the showmanship classes.
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SPRING CREEK ALEXANDER JUSTICE 6/11/12 014JE00604 F 185 33 669 67 538 0.8 2.96 Y 6.3 FOREST GLEN ARTIST ALEXANDER JEUSA000118079859 JEUSA000067037158 KASH IN SANTANA-P-ET 6/17/12 007JE01273 F 215 52 1403 80 506 1.3 3.63 Y 6.7 SUNSET CANYON DIMENSION-ET JEUSA000067253405 JEUSA000117168914 DP PARKER 7/21/12 007JE01337 F 202 43 809 55 463 2 5.11 Y 8.1 ALL LYNNS LEGAL VISIONARY-ET JEUSA000067431503 JEUSA000117222740 BERRYS DIMENSION VARICK-ET 8/18/12 007JE01331 F 198 36 617 56 490 1.6 5.08 Y 7.3 SUNSET CANYON DIMENSION-ET JEUSA000118148696 JEUSA000117168914 ANTEBELLUM VISONRY BALDWYN-ET 9/3/12 007JE01330 F 186 41 1237 53 448 1.7 4.48 G 5.7 ALL LYNNS LEGAL VISIONARY-ET JEUSA000118190938 JEUSA000117222740 D&E CRITIC VERN-P-ET 9/14/12 011JE01184 F 221 58 1414 60 504 1.3 2.86 Y 7.3 SCHULTZ LEGAL CRITIC-P JEUSA000067176284 JEUSA000117217618 HEARTLAND FASTRACK TITANIUM-ET 9/20/12 007JE01291 F 200 45 803 66 486 1.8 4.18 Y 7.1 BW FASTRACK-ET JEUSA000067342456 JEUSA000117460119 SUNSET CANYON DAX-ET 9/29/12 007JE01334 F 203 45 1497 62 488 2.4 4.97 Y 9 HEARTLAND MERCHANT TOPEKA-ET JEUSA000118216629 JEUSA000067332021 RIVER VALLEY SALINA SPEED 10/3/12 007JE01342 F 215 47 1267 66 523 1.7 3.66 Y 7.8 BW FASTRACK-ET JE840003009997657 JEUSA000117460119 SUNSET CANYON JORDACHE-ET 10/10/12 007JE01335 F 208 37 574 78 530 1.9 5.92 Y 7.3 SUNSET CANYON DAVID-ET JEUSA000118216768 JEUSA000117335815 ORTH-BERRY DIMENSION GIDEON-ET 10/20/12 007JE01292 F 232 57 1613 70 529 1.4 3.35 Y 6.9 SUNSET CANYON DIMENSION-ET JEUSA000118225326 JEUSA000117168914 ERTL TOPEKA NEPTUNE-ET 10/25/12 007JE01297 F 227 46 983 83 564 2.1 5.11 Y 8.8 HEARTLAND MERCHANT TOPEKA-ET JEUSA000067202850 JEUSA000067332021 JARS OF CLAY BARNABAS 11/6/12 007JE01294 F 229 52 1498 75 541 2.5 5.61 Y 7.8 HEARTLAND MERCHANT TOPEKA-ET JEUSA000067342492 JEUSA000067332021 BUTTERCREST SKYLAR 11/23/12 007JE01296 C 230 59 1650 67 519 1.9 3.15 Y 6.8 BUTTERCREST GALVANIZE JEUSA000118318620 JEUSA000117275551
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FARIA BROTHERS BOUDREAUX-ET 6/17/13 014JE00672 F 213 45 1061 86 545 1.3 3.35 G 5.7 CAL-MART RENEGADE HILARIO-ET JE840003011609979 JEUSA000117542312
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Awards Ceremony Highlight of Maryland Meeting The Maryland Jersey Cattle Club (MJCC) held its 93rd annual meeting on March 1, 2014, at the Mountain Gate Restaurant in Thurmont. About 60 members and guests honored adult and junior Jersey breeders for achievements, heard from a number of industry speakers and enjoyed a buffet lunch and fellowship with their Jersey peers. The Herbert Hoopes Senior Award was presented to Julie Mayer of Taneytown for her Jersey achievements this past year. She and her husband, John, operate Stoney Point Farm, a 147-acre farm in the central part of the state near the Pennsylvania border. The Registered Jersey dairy is enrolled on REAP and has a 2013 lactation average of 16,303 lbs. milk, 800 lbs. fat and 586 lbs. protein on 69 cows. With the latest herd appraisal in March 2014, the herd includes 25 Excellent and 51 Very Good cows and has an appraisal average of 86.7%. The family has bred and shown many tanbark standouts over the years. Included in this group is Stoney Point Excitation Jamie, Excellent-95%, who was sold privately to Andy Sauder, Tremont, Ill., in August 2013 and then named National Grand Champion at The All American Jersey Show in November. The reigning Junior Champion of The All American Jersey Show, the International Jersey Show and the Ohio State Fair, Stoney Point Tequila Sunrise, was also bred by the Mayers. She is now owned by Gene Iager and Craig Walton, Pleasant Plain, Ohio. The John Stiles Award for the outstanding junior member was given to Amber M. Lippy of Union Bridge. She also was crowned as the 2014 Maryland Jersey Queen and received the Warren Fender Scholarship. Lindsey Dinkle, Frederick, was named
as the 2014 Maryland Jersey Princess. The Charlotte Stiles Scholarship was presented to Annie C. Dell of Westminster. Scholarships were also given to Joseph Allen Coshun, Union Bridge, and Jessica Sentelle, Jefferson. In the record book contest for girls, Macayla Wiles, Hagerstown, topped the senior division and then was named overall winner of the competition. Autumn Nicole Lippy, Union Bridge, placed second and Catherine Savage, Dickerson, took third. Gabrielle Bowers, Jefferson, won the intermediate division of the contest. Daisy A. Gardner, Jefferson, placed second and Kaitlin Blank, Frederick, was third. The junior division was topped by Schuyler Bowers, Jefferson. Hayley Welty, Union Bridge, placed second. In the record book contest for boys, Riley Wayne Hoffman, Frederick, won the senior division. Noah C. Iager, Boonsboro, topped the intermediate division. James H. Savage, Dickerson, earned the top spot in the junior division, while Austin Welty, Union Bridge, placed second. Junior All-Maryland and Reserve Junior All-Maryland awards were given to nine juniors. Morgan C. Osborn-Wotthlie, Keymar, took home certificates for seven Junior All-Maryland winners. Caroline Dinkle, Frederick, received two Junior All-Maryland awards and a Reserve Junior
All-Maryland award. Other juniors to earn awards were: Gabrielle Bowers; Schuyler Bowers; Lindsey Dinkle; Olivia Dinkle, Frederick; Autumn Lippy; Catherine Savage; and James H. Savage.
Amber Lippy, left, was crowned as the new Maryland Jersey Queen and Lindsey Dinkel, second right, was named the new Maryland Jersey Princess. They are congratulated by outgoing queen, Macayla Wiles, second left, and princess Catherine Savage, right.
Julie Mayer of Stoney Point Jerseys in Taneytown accepts the Herbert Hoopes Senior Award from Ryan Haines for achievements, some of which included breeding the Grand and Junior Champions of The All American Jersey Show in 2013.
Kay Hoffman Stiles, left, and Duane Norman, right, present the J. Hansen Hoffman Senior Award to Morgan OsbornWotthlie, who accepts the award for the state’s high-producing Jersey herd on behalf of her family’s Queen Acres Farm.
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Juniors receiving All-Maryland awards were, left to right: Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie, Olivia Dinkel, Schuyler Bowers, Catherine Savage, Lindsey Dinkel, Gabrielle Bowers, James Savage and Caroline Dinkel. All photos courtesy Laurie Savage.
Production Awards Awards were also given to adults and juniors for herd averages and individual cow production based on milk-fat-protein dollars (MFP$). Queen Acres Jerseys, Keymar, topped the division for small herds with 10-39 cows and also won the J. Hansen Hoffman Senior Award for high herd overall with 20,489 lbs. milk, 984 lbs. fat, 731 lbs. protein and a value of $3,616 on 39 cows. The dairy is owned by James L. and Sharon L. Osborn and their daughter, Deborah C. Osborn. Shenandoah Jerseys, Boonsboro, led the state for production among herds with 40 or more cows with 19,037 lbs. milk, 1,003 lbs. fat, 686 lbs. protein and a value of $3,518 on 111 cows. The herd is owned by the Tracy Stiles family and managed by Janet Stiles Fulton and J.R. and Jessica Stiles Hess. OCS Dairy, Jefferson, received four certificates for individual cow production. OCS Dairy Daisys Petunia was the high junior two-year-old with a 2-2 record of 25,804 lbs. milk, 1,471 lbs. fat, 814 lbs. protein and a value of $4,725. OCS Dairy
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Macayla Wiles, center, was named the overall winner in the record books contest. Other juniors who earned prizes in the competition were James Savage, left, Catherine Savage, second left, Gabrielle Bowers, second right, and Schuyler Bowers.
Daisys Isabell led junior three-year-olds with a 3-5 record of 27,249 lbs. milk, 1,930 lbs. fat, 1,035 lbs. protein and a value of $5,944. Among four-year-olds, OCS Dairy Buttercups Delia was the top producer with a 4-3 record of 29,976 lbs. fat, 1,611 lbs. fat, 918 lbs. protein and a value of $5,276. OCS Dairy Beauty Daisy, the dam of “Petunia” and “Delia,” led the category for cows 5-7 years-of-age with a 5-8 record of 37,997 lbs. milk, 2,231 lbs. fat, 1,151 lbs. protein and a value of $6,971. Shenandoah Jerseys took home three certificates for individual cow production. Antietam Sundance Windy produced a 1-10 record of 20,107 lbs. milk, 1,388 lbs. fat and 1,048 lbs. protein, with a value of $5,140, to lead all senior yearlings in milk. Shenandoah Merritt Geraldine, Very Good-80%, was the state’s top senior two-year-old with a 2-9 record of 24,322 lbs. milk, 1,495 lbs. fat, 912 lbs. protein and a value of $4,911. Shenandoah Blake Carrier, Very Good-83%, topped all senior three-year-olds with a 3-9 record of 23,516 lbs. milk, 1,301 lbs. fat, 872 lbs. protein and a value of $4,494. Queen Acres Jerseys received the certificate for the state’s top aged cow, QueenAcres Fushion Blessed-ET, Very Good87%. “Blessed” produced an 8-11 record of 23,987 lbs. milk, 1,126 lbs. fat and 851 lbs. protein, with a value of $4,182. Bar-None Furors Parfait-ET, owned by Debbie Osborn and J. W. Wotthlie, Keymar, was the winner of the lifetime production contest. The Excellent-93% daughter of Piedmont Nadine Furor, GJPI -112, produced 198,572 lbs. milk, 8,877 lbs. fat and 7,254 lbs. protein in eight lactations. The value of the records is $34,301. The 13-year-old matriarch has six lactations over 20,000 lbs. milk; three of them exceed 24,000 lbs. milk. She made her best record of 27,540 lbs. milk, 1,153 lbs. fat and 997 lbs. protein at 4-7. In the junior production contest, Daisy A. Gardner received the John Stiles Award for the high-producing cow owned by a junior with OCS Dairy Buttercups Delia, mentioned previously. She also earned the JULY 2014
certificate for the high aged cow, OCSDairy Pearley PS Rosie, who produced a 6-1 record of 24,694 lbs. milk, 1,584 lbs. fat and 921 lbs. protein, with a value of $5,085. Morgan C. Osborn-Wotthlie received three awards in the junior contest with a trio of maternal sisters. Bar-None Socrates Vanilla-ET led the category for junior twoyear-olds with a 2-3 record of 16,395 lbs. milk, 847 lbs. fat, 674 lbs. protein and a value of $3,164. Bar-None Furor Virginia-ET, Very Good-85%, topped all senior two-year-olds with a 2-9 record of 16,554
lbs. milk, 754 lbs. fat, 640 lbs. protein and a value of $2,951. Bar-None Sultan Velveteen-ET, Very Good-86%, produced a 3-0 record of 23,913 lbs. milk, 1,127 lbs. fat and 882 lbs. protein, with a value of $4,242, to surpass all three-year-olds in the junior contest. Business Meeting Sara Barlass, AJCA-NAJ Area Representative, reported on the tremendous year for the Jersey breed, with records in all primary services. Barlass noted that (continued to page 48)
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112,265 animals were registered by the AJCA during 2013. Eighty-one percent of the animals originated from REAP herds; 57% were identified with double-matching approved ear tags. Seventy-seven percent were registered before they reached six months-of-age. Twenty percent of the animals registered since 1975 have been registered through non-traditional identification programs such as the Genetic Recovery or Jersey Expansion programs. Members also heard from Anne Davis, Union Bridge, one of the coaches for the state 4-H dairy judging team. She reported that the Maryland team won the contest held at World Dairy Expo in 2013 and will participate in the Royal Highland Show in Scotland this summer. The Maryland 4-H team has topped the youth contest at World Dairy Expo three of the past five years. Page 48
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Kay Hoffman Stiles, Ridgely, told the group that 2014 will be the 40th anniversary of the Maryland queen program. She and Patricia Beachy, Keymar, and Susie Poole, Westminster, were appointed to a committee that will work on a recognition program for next year’s annual meeting. Members discussed a proposal from the Purebred Dairy Cattle Association to hold the state Jersey show in conjunction with an all-breeds dairy show at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in early June. Members voted to continue holding the state show and field day at the Frederick County Fairgrounds on June 14. The Maryland State Fair Jersey Show will be held on August 28, 2014, at the fairgrounds in Timonium at 9 a.m. Showmanship for juniors for all breeds will be held on August 31 at 12 noon. The junior Jersey show will be held on September 1 at 9 a.m.
Officers were elected to serve the MJCC in 2014 as follows: Allen Stiles, Westminster, president; Richard F. Kepler, Middletown, vice president; Marcia Molesworth, Middletown, secretary; and Kay Stiles, treasurer. Newly-elected directors included Mike Forsythe, Hagerstown; Ryan M. Haines, Taneytown; Jessica Stiles Hess; and Laurie Z. Savage, Dickerson. To close out the meeting, an auction was held to raise funds for the junior club, the 4-H dairy judging team, the scholarship find and the MJCC. Billy Heath, Westminster, served as auctioneer and Ryan Haines and Allen Stiles assisted. The auction raised just over $1,000.
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Pennsylvania Honors Members Members of the Pennsylvania Jersey Cattle Association (PJCA) met for their annual meeting at the Holiday Inn Downtown in Williamsport. The two-day meeting was kicked off by a board of directors meeting on March 28, followed by youth competitions in the afternoon and a banquet in the evening. An awards breakfast and the business meeting were held the following morning on March 29. A pair of former Jersey breeders, Bill and Sally Eick of Columbia Crossroads and Roy Watson of Troy, were honored with Pennsylvania Distinguished Service Awards. Watson served the PJCA as president and also chaired several sales sponsored by the association. The Eicks have also been active in the PJCA. Their herd, Windy Acres, consistently ranked among the top 20 in the state for production and received the Norman Genetic Award for the state’s high genetic herd on multiple occasions. Adam and Kelly Vance of Alverton were presented with the Pennsylvania Young Jersey Breeder Award. The couple operates Cotton Spring Farm, a 100-cow Registered Jersey herd enrolled on REAP. Adam graduated from Delaware Valley College with a degree in dairy science and then returned home to operate the farm with his family. The Vances expanded the business in 2007 with the purchase of a neighboring, 180-acre farm. The move allowed them to raise more feed, grow herd numbers and provide additional facilities for dry cows, heifers and calves. The couple’s three children, Austin, Lane and Brooke are also active on the farm and with dairy youth activities. Adam was also recognized for receiving the Young Jersey Breeder award from the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA), along with another Pennsylvania couple, Ryan and Jen Clark of Tyrone. The Clarks operate a 200-cow herd and plan to expand the herd to 400 cows. The Vances and Clarks were recently honored for their
Robert and Helene Dreisbach present the second Pennsylvania Distinguished Service Award to Roy Watson.
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Jersey youth earning recognition in the youth achievement contest included Maria Jo Noble, senior division winner, left, and Caroline Arrowsmith, junior division winner, center. Nicole Arrowsmith won the First Year Project Award. All photos courtesy Reneé Norman-Kenny.
David Norman, board member of the Pennsylvania Jersey Cattle Association, right, congratulates Bill and Sally Eick for receiving one of two Distinguished Service Awards presented to Jersey breeders this year.
achievements at the annual meetings of the AJCA and National All-Jersey Inc. in Alexandria, Va., in June. Spruce Row Farm of Meadville received the Norman Genetic Award for the third consecutive year. The farm operated by Jeff and Janet Peters and their family ranks first among Jersey herds in the Keystone state for JPI with a herd average JPI of +87 on 213 cows following the April 2014 genetic evaluations. Spruce Row Farm ranks #34 in the nation among REAP herds with the average. Junior Awards Maria Jo Noble, Gillett, was crowned as the 2014 Pennsylvania Jersey Queen. Noble also won the Pennsylvania Senior Achievement Award and the senior division of the speech contest. The daughter of Stuart and Elaine Noble is a freshman at Morrisville State College. Her herd of Registered Jerseys numbers 10 cows and 10 heifers. She is the eighth generation to raise Jerseys at Nobledale Farm. Noble has been a member of her local 4-H club for 10 years and her local FFA chapter for five years. She was crowned as the Pennsylvania Dairy Princess in 2012 and attended Jersey Youth Academy in 2011. Caroline Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom,
won the Pennsylvania Junior Achievement Award and the junior division of the dairy jeopardy contest. Nicole Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, won the First Year Award and placed third in the junior division of dairy jeopardy. Jaylene S. Lesher, Bernville, topped the senior division of dairy jeopardy and placed second in the senior division of the speech contest. Sawyer T. Whitenight, Stillwater, won the intermediate division of the speech contest and was second in the senior division of dairy jeopardy. Katelyn Taylor, Allenwood, earned the top prize in the scrapbook contest, placed second in the junior division of dairy jeopardy and earned third spot in the junior division of the speech contest. Other juniors who placed in the speech contest were: Olivia Lesher, Bernville, first, junior division; Maggie Whitenight, Stillwater, second, junior division; and Mason Davis, Dawson, second, intermediate division. Scholarships were presented to Austin Acel, Guys Mills, and Jennifer Groff, State College. The Jacob M. Brunges Production Award for the state’s high protein cow owned by a junior was won by Jessica Nolt, Canton, with her entry, Elsbree Marshal Arkansas. The Very Good-84%
Jess and Janet Peters of Spruce Row Farm receive the Norman Genetic Award from Dr. Duane Norman.
Newly crowned Pennsylvania Jersey Queen Maria Jo Noble and outgoing queen Jaylene Lesher.
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daughter of BW Marshal, GJPI +118, produced a 305-day record of 25,845 lbs. milk, 1,024 lbs. fat and 809 lbs. protein at 1-11, with an m.e. of 1,019 lbs. protein, to top the contest. Emily C. Cooper, Delta, placed second in the production contest with Campbell Run I Brandi, Very Good-84%. The daughter of SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET, GJPI +94, produced a 3-8 record of 25,196 lbs. milk, 1,071 lbs. fat and 944 lbs. protein, with an m.e. of 972 lbs. protein. Katelyn Nolt, Canton, was third with G&S Sultan Sarah, Excellent-90%. “Sarah” produced a 5-7 record of 22,570 lbs. milk, 1,070 lbs. JULY 2014
fat and 835 lbs. protein, with an m.e. of 827 lbs. protein. Production Awards Pennsylvania adults also received awards for herd averages and individual cow production in 10 age categories based on cheese yield dollars (CY$). For the second year, the herd owned by David Myers of Summerhill was the top milk and protein producer among small herds with 7-29 cows. This year, the 19cow herd had a herd average of 22,183 lbs. milk and 766 lbs. protein. The herd was also the state’s overall high herd for
protein. The herd owned by Scott and Karen Nolt, Canton, earned the top spot for fat production among small herds with 998 lbs. fat on 12.2 cows. In the category for herds with 30-59 cows, Wooden Bridge Farm of Kutztown ranked first for all measures of production with a herd average of 18,781 lbs. milk, 906 lbs. fat and 668 lbs. protein on 31.8 cows. Southmont Jerseys, owned by the Shedden family of Canton, topped its peers with 60-99 cows for all measures of production with a herd average of 20,778 (continued to page 52)
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Jersey breeders who received production awards at the banquet were Ryan and Jen Clark, second and third left, with children Leanne, in front, and Kylee, and Shannon and Mark Gardner, right. Jess Peters presents the awards.
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lbs. milk, 961 lbs. fat and 738 lbs. protein (3x milking) on 60.6 cows. In the category for large herds with 100 or more cows, Creek View Farms, Johnstown, was the high protein producer with a herd average of 756 lbs. protein on 157.7 cows. Mount Rock Jerseys LLC, Newville, earned the top spot for milk and fat with a herd average of 21,634 lbs. milk and 1,040 lbs. fat (3x milking) on 776.9 cows. Vanderfeltz Jerseys, owned by Joe and Melinda Vanderfeltz, Rushville, took home the award for the state’s high protein producer, Vanfel Laser 640. The Excellent-91% daughter of Willoa Laser, GJPI +5, produced a 5-5 record of 30,631 lbs. milk, 1,332 lbs. fat and 1,162 lbs. protein, with a CY$ value of $4,771.77, to earn the laurels. She was also the highproducing five-year-old for 2013. Mount Rock Jerseys LLC received three certificates for individual cow production. Mains TBone Olive produced the top record among milking senior yearlings with a 1-10 record of 28,645 lbs. milk, 1,119 lbs. fat and 968 lbs. protein and a value of $4,024.84. GR Mains Gannon Danilee was the high junior two-year-old with a 2-0 record of 24,990 lbs. milk, 1,280 lbs. fat and 894 lbs. protein and a value of $4,020.08. Mains Triumph Hurray topped all junior three-year-olds with 24,612 lbs. milk, 1,302 lbs. fat and 992 lbs. protein and a CY$ value of $4,269.54 at 3-2. Creek View Farm earned a pair of certificates for high-producing senior three-year-old, Irishtowns W1944 Impuls
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Jersey juniors who participated in youth competitions held during the Pennsylvania Jersey Cattle Association annual meeting included, seated left to right, Riley Thompson, Madison Davis, Maria Jo Noble, Jaylene Lesher, Camryn Moyer and Katelyn Taylor; standing, Mason Davis, Daniel Hoppaugh Jr., Sawyer Whitenight, Maggie Whitenight, Andrew Moyer, Nicole Arrowsmith, Caroline Arrowsmith, Olivia Lesher, Jordan Anderson and Stephanie Younker.
Lacto, and top cow 6-7 years old, Sam Emily of Central Valley. “Lacto” produced a 3-9 record of 30,112 lbs. milk, 1,266 lbs. fat and 1,118 lbs. protein, with a value of $4,578.54. “Emily” made 31,643 lbs. milk, 1,223 lbs. fat and 1,085 lbs. protein at 6-3. The CY$ value of the record is $4,465.12. Ryan and Jen Clark own the top senior two-year-old for 2013, Irishtown Blackstone Button. She produced a 2-11 record of 23,851 lbs. milk, 1,366 lbs. fat and 947 lbs. protein, with a value of $4,240.11. The certificate for the high-producing four-year-old was earned by Barbara L. Aldrich. Chambersburg, with Riech Spring Iatola Cream. She made a 4-2 record of 28,738 lbs. milk, 1,537 lbs. fat and 1,091 lbs. protein and a value of $4,852.26. Shan-Mar Jerseys, owned by Mark and Shannon Gardner of Dayton, won the certificate for top cow 7-8 years old. BK/ DK Jace Siena produced 23,821 lbs. milk, 1,292 lbs. fat and 868 lbs. protein at 8-3. The value of the record is $3,961.85. Robert James Kahler of Wellsboro earned the final certificate for individual cow production with Heather Ridge Daisy Duke. The aged cow produced 19,919 lbs. milk, 1,163 lbs. fat and 702 lbs. protein, with a value of $3,365.53, at 10-4. Business Meeting In the business meeting, members
were brought up-to-speed on organization activities from committee chairs and officers and industry affairs from keynote speaker Alan Zepp, Risk Management Program Coordinator for the Center for Dairy Excellence, and Sara Barlass, the region’s AJCA-NAJ area representative. It was noted that the PJCA has submitted an invitation to host the AJCANAJ Annual Meetings in Gettysburg, Pa., in 2017. Members also learned that the PJCA agreed to pay registration fees for winners of the state’s speech and dairy jeopardy contests to attend the AJCANAJ Annual Meetings in Alexandria, Va., this summer, and will waive qualifications for junior animals to make the trip to The All American Junior Jersey Show in Louisville, Ky., in November. In a silent auction, more than $600 was raised for the benefit of junior programs. Officers were elected to serve the organization in 2014 as follows: Steve Paxton, Grove City, president; Ryan Clark, vice president; and Jessica Peters, Meadville, executive secretary. George Dean, Chicora, was elected to serve as a director.
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The 2014 National Jersey Queen
Contest will be held Friday, November 8, and Saturday, November 8, in conjunction with The All American Jersey Show and Sale in Louisville, Ky. Participants must be no younger than 16 years of age, and not older than 22 as of January 1 of the contest year. Membership in the American Jersey Cattle Association, junior or lifetime, is required. To apply, you must meet one of the following requirements: be the Queen, Princess of or member of the state association court for the current year in your state of residence; (2) be a regional Jersey queen for the current year; (4) have been a former state or regional Jersey queen; (4) be a former alternate in the National Jersey Queen Court; or (5) be an exhibitor in the 2014 All American Junior Jersey Show or Western National Junior Jersey Show. To enter the contest, the off icial application must be completed and received in the AJCA office by October 15. Late applications will not be accepted. The application form is available at http://www.usjersey.com/YouthProgram/ natlqueen.htm, or by request from the AJCA Development Department at 614/322-4456. JERSEY JOURNAL
Scotch View Farms Den-Kel Jerseys George and Nadine Wilson • David Wilson Henry Aldrich, Herdsman
Kip Keller 6476 N. Bergen Road, Byron, NY 14422 585/548-2299 • Email denkeljerseys@aol.com 283 Blenheim Hill Road, Stamford, NY 12167 Phone 607/652-7181 Email wilsongn43@gmail.com Visit us on the web: http://denkeljerseys.usjersey.com
Seacord Farm 50 Milking Jerseys
Richard Seacord • 518/321-6973 Brian Seacord • 518/222-9351 Email • jewelsea@aol.com 32 Old Cambridge Rd., Greenwich, NY 12834
Oomsdale Farm, Inc. Michael, Judy, Elena, Haley, Zachary and Danielle Ooms Antonie and Cathy Ooms 43 Sutherland Rd., Valatie, NY 12184-9664 518/784-3515 (Home) 518/755-7645 (Cell) Email: oomsey@aol.com May Rolling Herd Average — 83.8 cows 20,133M 4.9% 978F 3.6% 724P Merle, Margaret, Tim, Mike, Nathan & Ryan Lawton 431 Bridge St., Newark Valley, NY 13811 607/642-8169 Farm 607/341-1172 Tim mmlawton@stny.rr.com
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AJCA Membership a Gift that Lasts a Lifetime
Still looking for the perfect gift for the special Jersey enthusiast? Membership in the American Jersey Cattle Association may be just what you are looking for. Lifetime membership costs just $100, with no annual fee, and includes a package of benefits. Members are eligible for membership rates for registration, which will save $3.00 or more on each registration application. Active members (those who have either registered a Jersey or had a Jersey transferred into their ownership within a two-year period) have voting Page 54
privileges at the AJCA Annual Meeting. And, most importantly, members can participate with one another, sharing ideas and experiences as they work together to improve the Jersey breed. Who is eligible? Anyone who owns a Registered Jersey and is interested in improving the Jersey breed can apply for membership in the AJCA. Those who do not own Jerseys but still have an interest in the breed are eligible for associate membership, also lifetime, with the $100 fee. Junior membership in the Association is offered to youth under 21 years-of-age at no cost. They may register the offspring of
Jerseys in their names at the membership rate. Juniors must now be a member to be eligible for all youth contests, scholarships and to show at The All American Jersey Show. Membership expires when the junior turns 21 years old, at which time membership of associate membership may be applied for. Surprise the Jersey person in your life with a gift that will continue to give for years to come. For more information on lifetime membership to the American Jersey Cattle Association and for membership applications, contact the AJCA office at 614/861-3636 or smack@ usjersey.com. JERSEY JOURNAL
In Memoriam Richard A. Riggs Richard A. Riggs, Evansville, Ind., 88, passed away June 15, 2014. His Jersey career began in 1936 at the age of 10, when he was given a Jersey calf as a 4-H project. Riggs topped the state 4-H dairy judging contest in 1943 and won the national 4-H dairy production award two years later. He served as president of the FFA chapter at Reitz High School and won the county corn shucking contest in 1941. In 1952, Riggs graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture and married his wife, Jeanine. The following year, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he taught radio theory during the Korean War. In 1955, the couple established Riggs Dairy Farm with Registered Jerseys. The herd was on official test for many decades and participated in the national Jersey organization’s register of merit program. The family regularly consigned animals to elite Jersey sales, including The All American Jersey Show, the National Heifer Sale and the Kentucky National Sale. Riggs was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association and received the organization’s Distinguished Service Award in 1992. He was appointed to the board of National All-Jersey Inc. in 1978 and served as the organization’s vice president in 1982 and 1983 and its finance chair from 1985-1990. He was involved with planning committees for The All American Show & Sale and served as general chair of the event in 1990. Riggs was president of the Indiana Jersey Cattle Club and received the Distinguished Service Award in 1961. He also presided over the American Dairy Association of Indiana from 1966-1973 and sat on the national board of the American Dairy Association. He is a past president of the Dairy Council of Indiana-Kentucky and was a long-serving board member of both the United Dairy Industry Association and the National Milk Producers Federation. In the 1960s, he became active with Kyana Milk Producers Inc., which later became Dairymen Incorporated, and held the position of treasurer for the cooperative for 25 years. He was inducted into the Indiana Livestock Breeders Association Hall of Fame in 1990 and also earned the honorary title of Kentucky colonel from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Riggs judged cattle at district, state and national shows, including the National Jersey Jug Futurity in 1985. He bred and JULY 2014
owned an All American honoree and received banners for Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor at the Indiana State Fair. The Riggs family showed Jerseys at the Scott-Vanderburgh County Fair for more than five decades. Riggs was a lifetime member of Blue Grass United Methodist Church, which he served as lay leader, finance chair and building and vision committee member at the age of 85. He was the first county chair of the Christian Rural Overseas Program. In addition to his wife of 61 years, Jeanine, he is survived by five daughters,
Ann (Dale) White of Boonville, Ind., Jan (Tom) Weiss of Evansville, Ind., Patty (Anthony) Marcum of Newburgh, Ind., Pastor Jeanne (Sandy) Winter of Danville, Ind., and Nancy (Jeff) Richards of Granville, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Lois Riggs; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a younger brother, Floyd. Memorial contributions may be made to the AJCC Research Foundation, 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068, or Blue Grass Church Building Fund, 14240 Petersburg Rd., Evansville, IN 47725. Page 55
Minnesota Jersey Breeders Gather for Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Minnesota Jersey Cattle Association (MJCA) was held March 6-8, 2014, as part of the Minnesota All-Breeds Convention at the America’s Best Value Inn, Shakopee. A group of 29 Jersey breeders was in attendance and President Peter Gieseke of St. James presided over the MJCA board of director and annual meetings. Special guest, AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Shawn Styer, spoke about the record-breaking year from the national office. Shawn is the new area representative for the North Central Plains, which includes Minnesota. Membership is looking strong within the state, with over 30 paid dues for the 2014 calendar year. A total of 53 members were part of the MJCA in 2013. Youth Awards and Honors The Minnesota Jersey Breeders Association board of directors announced the youth achievement contest nominees: Wyatt Smith, St. Paul; Meghan Skiba, Cambridge; Kayti Lyseth, Hinckley and Brittnee Weness, Le Roy. Meghan Skiba was also the recipient of the MJCA Youth Scholarship. Clay Gieseke, St. James won top honors in the youth production contest. These awards were presented in late March, during the Midwest Spring Sale at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds in Rochester. Also presented at that time were the 2014 Golden Nugget production contest winners. Several years ago, the directors of the MJCA established the Golden Nugget Sale to provide any junior member with the opportunity to purchase outstanding heifers for both type and production for the foundation of their future herds and a chance to win back some of their purchase price by doing a good job of raising and milking their animal.
Adult Awards and Honors The queen candidates helped to award the herds and individuals who excelled in 2013. The top Jersey Production Index (JPI) cow is owned by Smith Haven Dairy, Hamburg. She is GR Smith Haven Dale Miranda, Very Good-84%, and has a current JPI of +182. A daughter of PR Oomsdale Jace Gratit Garden-ET, GJPI +153, “Miranda” has produced over 30,000 lbs. of milk in her past two lactations on 3x milking. Smith Haven Dairy itself was honored as the herd with the top JPI ranking within Minnesota with a +80 JPI. They also were awarded
SMITH HAVEN DAIRY
Diamond Farm
Dave & Kathy Skiba Family 7241 Hwy. 95 NE · North Branch, MN 55056 651/674-7318 · diamondsfarm@msn.com
K&R Jerseys
Randy and Kari Drinkall & Family 23683 Cty. Rd. 13, Rushford, MN 55971 Phone 507/864-2170 Email krjersey@acegroup.cc Page 56
Participants for the 2014 contest purchased their heifers in 2011. Placing first in this year’s contest was Giesekes Maddix Lynx, owned by Blake Wilson, Jenera, Ohio. “Lynx” was sired by Wilsonview Blueprint Maddix-ET, GJPI +184, and was consigned to the sale by Peter and Amy Gieseke. Blake will be awarded $375. Second prize in the Golden Nugget contest was MB Jordan Hallie, purchased by Matthew Struss, Courtland, for $1,275. Matthew will be awarded $225 for the record the Summetz Jace JordanET, GJPI +42, daughter made. “Hallie” was consigned to the 2011 sale by Michels Bros. Jerseys, Pelican Rapids. Three heifers sold in the 2014 Golden Nugget Sale, during the Midwest Spring Special Sale. The heifers were graciously consigned by Bryant Johnson, Hutchinson, Travis Lehnertz, Plainview and Tom Wear, Nicollet. Meghan Skiba was crowned as the 2014 Minnesota Jersey Queen, with Kayti Lyseth as the runner-up. Both girls will continue to promote the breed throughout the year and both are eligible to compete for the National Jersey Queen title in November at The All American festivities in Louisville, Ky.
Dale, Lisa, Wyatt & Austin Smith 18575 142nd St., Hamburg, MN 55339 Phone: 320/238-2218 Email: smithhaven.dl@gmail.com REGISTERED JERSEYS • Visitors welcome
Pennsota Jerseys Visitors Always Welcome!
Dale and Judy Mill and Family 30001 Cty. Road 109, Lewiston, MN 55952 Phone: 507/523-3506 Email: judymill@hbci.com
the top herd for production within the state, with a herd average of 22,500 lbs. milk, 1,085 lbs. fat, 794 lbs. protein. The top producing cow in the state was from Glenmark Genetics, Glencoe. Gil-Bar Remake Patrice is appraised at Excellent-93%. She made a 305 day record of 28,900 lbs. milk, 1,564 lbs. fat, and 1,007 lbs. proteinat 10-5. Kari (Skiba) Stanek, Reedsburg, Wis., was awarded the MJCA Distinguished Service Award. Kari was a past Minnesota and National Jersey Queen, as well as Princess Kay of the Milky Way in 1997. She is a past editor for the Minnesota Jersey News and continues to be an active MJCA member while she resides in Wisconsin with her husband, Joe, and their three daughters. Keith Kreykes, St. Peter, was remembered for his contributions to the association after his passing earlier this year. Keith ran the Minnesota State Jersey sales for many years and his wife, Gayle, was a past MJCA secretary and a past editor and publisher of the state Jersey newsletter. A small memorial contribution was sent to the AJCA youth fund in Keith’s name from the Minnesota organization. Volunteers were selected to be delegates for the Minnesota Purebred Dairy Cattle Association for 2015 and consist of Randy Drinkall and Kari Drinkall of Rushford; Margaret Reiman and Kristin Reiman, both of Princeton; Katie Olson, Lewiston; Dale Smith, Hamburg; Dave Skiba and Kathy Skiba, North Branch; and Greg Nelson, Dassel. Elections for parish directors show Peter Gieseke, representing Parish II, Adam Breakell, Princeton, from Parish IV and a one year term for Parish III being filled by Jacob Oelfke, Hamburg. They will join Phil Suess, Grand Meadow, Director for Parish I, and Larry Sassen, Little Falls, Director for Parish V. Officers for the MJCA in 2014 are president, Peter Gieseke; vice president, Randy Drinkall; secretary, Kristin Reiman; and treasurer, Judy Mill, Lewiston. Directors at large for the MJCA are Dale Mill, Lewiston; Katie Olson; Jennifer Skiba, North Branch; Dale Smith; Randy Drinkall; Mindy Meyer, Pillager; and Greg Nelson. The Midwest Jersey Jamboree and the Minnesota State Junior Show will be held on June 28 in Arlington. The Minnesota State Fair open class and Minnesota State Show will be on August 27 in St. Paul. Juniors save 20% on an ad in September! Deadline is August 1.
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