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Summary of June AJCA, NAJ Board Meetings
he summer meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) Boards of Directors were held June 22 and 23, 2021, at the Isle Capri Hotel, Bettendorf, Iowa. Actions taken are summarized. AJCA-NAJ-AJSC Finances The 2020 year-end audited financial statements for the companies, the auditorreviewed 2020 Research Fund, and the year-end financial summary for Scholarship and Special Funds were presented and approved. Unaudited financial reports through May 31, 2021, were reviewed, showing: • AJCA revenues of $1,562,050 and expenditures of $1,411,288, for net income before the All American Show & Sale of $150,762; • NAJ revenues of $395,216 and expenditures of $279,518, for net income of $115,698; and • All-Jersey Sales Corporation (Jersey Marketing Service) revenues of $67,812 and expenditures of $66,571 for net income of $1,241. Market value of investments at May 31, 2021, was $7,384, 517. Genomic Testing Services The board approved implementing genomic testing correction fees as follows:
AJCA Nom. Other Nom.
REAP herds $1.50 Non-REAP $2.50
$3.00 $5.00
These fees will be effective September 1, 2021. AJCC Research Foundation Results from projects funded in 2020 and summaries of 2021 projects in progress funded by the AJCC Research Foundation were reviewed. The Foundation’s 2022 Request for Proposals has been issued with project submissions due December 1. The board approved proceeding with funding to Dr. Francisco Penagaricano and Dr. Kent Weigel of the University of Wisconsin-Madison to update the risk of culling research. Jersey Journal The board discussed the future of the printed magazine and how to keep it sustainable and relevant. Staff was directed to Page 24
adapt content to keep the print magazine more timely and informative while incorporating more of the traditional reports to the website. JNS Haplotype Testing Two organizations have developed a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test to detect the causative mutation for Jersey Neuropathy with Splayed Forelimbs (JNS) in the genome of individuals. The board voted to accept the PCR tests results developed by ABS Global and ST Genetic Visions as official and to take precedence when the CDCB haplotype results are in conflict.
National All-Jersey Inc. Milk production, feed prices and Federal Order class prices continued to be the prominent discussion in the NAJ board meeting. Staff updated the board on the relationship of Class I and Class III pricing to negative PPDs. An upcoming hearing for Make Allowances in Class III and Class IV products was also discussed. The board approved USJersey pursuing
an update to the Capper/Cady Sustainability study completed in 2009. Charlie Garrison, The Garrison Group LLC, Washington, D.C., updated the NAJ board on federal policy issues including: Farm Workforce Modernization Act; additional COVID relief for Ag; nutrition assistance programs; expanded choice of milk in schools; Dairy Pride Act; climate change and the next Farm bill; international trade; and tax code changes to pay for the infrastructure bill. Jersey Marketing Service (JMS) reported on new opportunities for the company developing from the unprecedented year of 2020. The use of JerseyBid.com and JerseyAuctionLive.com have increased in the spring with heavy use as more buyers shift to internet bidding. Two large heifer dispersals were held on JerseyAuctionLive and more than 1,300 animals were sold virtually by the truckload. In July 2021, new monthly sales benefitting the All American (continued to page 52)
Policy of The Jersey Journal Effective March, 2018 by the American Jersey Cattle Association Board of Directors
The purpose of the Jersey Journal is to promote Jerseys and to serve as the media to carry Jersey news and ads to the owners of Jerseys and other interested parties. To fulfill this purpose, the following policies have been established by the Board of Directors: Editorial Policy. The editorial policy of the Jersey Journal is to reflect the positions and programs of the Jersey breed as established by the Board of Directors. Advertising Policy. The policy of the AJCA concerning breed advertisements in the Jersey Journal is that all advertising may include references to Registered Jerseys and those eligible for Identification services of the AJCA as well as animals of other dairy breeds owned by the advertiser. Advertising involving politics and ads criticizing Jerseys and/or Jersey programs will be declined. As an integral part of the AJCA recorded name, Generation Count must be published and included with shortened names. Ads must include bulls’ Breed Base Representation values when available. Advertising offering semen for sale must completely identify the seller. The Jersey Journal will use CDCB genetic evaluations for foreign animals if information is available. If CDCB information is not available, the origin of the information used will be listed. Letter to the Editor. This column is made available to include discussion of opinions, policies and problems, and other subjects provided the comments are constructive. Derogatory letters mentioning individual names or animals will not be published, neither will political or anonymous letters. When the Editor receives ads or letters which are believed to be questionable, these will be referred to the Development Committee of the Board. A majority vote of the committee will be final. When the committee is divided or so requests, the material in question will be submitted to the Board of Directors for a decision.
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