CDCB Health Traits for A.I. Marketed Bulls

New York Spring Jersey Show

• April 3, 2021, Syracuse, N.Y. • Keith Topp, Botkins, Ohio, judge • 97-head shown • Senior and Grand Champion female—Arethusa HG Victoria-ET,

Arethusa Farm • Reserve Grand Champion and

Intermediate Champion female—

Underground Milkshakes Mai Tai,

CLF LLC, Oldwick, N.J. • Reserve Senior Champion female—Arethusa Premier

Ventosa, Arethusa Farm • Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Parkview Fizz Pinta,

Jordan Thomas, Lowville • Junior Champion female—

Underground Milkshake Maddog-

ET, Joe and Amanda Nash and

Jamie Black • Reserve Junior Champion female—Arethusa Gentry Madrid-

ET, Arethusa Farm • Premier Breeder and Premier

Exhibitor—Arethusa Farm

Class Winners

Fall heifer calf (22 shown) 1. Rivendale Joel Keep Her Secret-ET, Reyncrest Farms, Corfu 2. Arethusa HG Starburst, Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn. Summer yearling heifer (11 shown) 1. Lehearth Tequila Dior, Nolan Lee Kummer, Evans City, Pa.

2. Big Guns Colton Violet-ET, Celeste Clark, Springville, Pa. Spring yearling heifer (16 shown) 1. Arethusa Gentry Madrid-ET (S: Rapid Bay Indiana Gentry-ET, D: Payneside Mac N Cheese), Arethusa Farm, res. jr. champ. 2. JX Flat Rock Madlove {6}, Grace Elizabeth Stroud, East Bethany Winter yearling heifer (8 shown) 1. Underground Milkshake Maddog-ET (S: Tower Vue Prime Tequila, D: Underground Machi Milkshake),

Arethusa HG Victoria-ET 1st Lifetime production cow Senior and Grand Champion

Arethusa Premier Ventosa-ET 1st 4-yr.-old cow Reserve Senior Champion

Underground Milkshakes Mai Tai 1st Senior 3-yr.-old cow Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion

Arethusa Gentry Madrid-ET 1st Spring yearling heifer Reserve Junior Champion

Joe and Amanda Nash and Jamie Black and Anthony Crothers, Lydonville, jr. champ. 2. Arethusa Gentry Chante-ET, Arethusa Farm Senior yearling heifer (9 shown) 1. Lawtons Gentry Flash, Ryan Lawton and Isaac Folts, Newark Valley 2. SSF Applejack Jules, C-Cup Farm and Jamie Crawford, Wysox, Pa. Unfresh summer junior 2-year-old (3 shown) 1. Arethusa Colton Sunflower, Arethusa Farm (continued to page 61)

Avon Road Jersey Farm

FOwens arms, Inc.

315 355th Ave., Frederic, WI 54837 owenswlsd@yahoo.com

Wilfred & Linda 715/653-2663

Roger & Kim

715/653-2566

Walter & Joyce

715/653-2637

Steinhauers

Jerseys

Karl Steinhauer

P.O. Box 259, 205 Railroad Ave. Mattoon, Wisconsin 54450-0268 715/489-3112 • 715/489-3696 (barn) hounddogkarl@yahoo.com

D.L. Strandberg and Sons

P.O. Box 185 Alma Center, WI 54611 Judd: 715/964-8135 Email: shoal@triwest.net Member of Dairyland Jersey Sires, Inc.

This month’s Jersey Jargon is a continuation of the series, The A, B, Cs of Jersey Performance Pedigrees. For the first part of the series, see page 41 of the August 2021 issue of the Jersey Journal.

Acronyms and Abbreviations

HRDS (Herds): The number of herds in which daughters that contribute to a bull’s proof are managed. HTI (Health Trait Index): A trait that combines the six new health traits—DA, KET, MAS, MET, MFV and RPL— into a single index. Higher values are more desirable. Marketed bulls listed on BullsEye range from -10.56 to +11.57, with an average of -0.14. JH1 (Jersey Haplotype 1): Status for JH1 reported for animals genotyped with chip densities of 6K or higher. An animal designated free is identified as JH1F. A designated carrier is identified as JH1C. JNS (Jersey Neuropathy and Splayed Forelimbs): Status for JNS. An animal designated free is identified as JNSF. A designated carrier is identified as JNSC JPI (Jersey Performance Index) / GJPI (Genomic JPI): The all-encompassing profitability index developed specifically for Jerseys. Based on production (49%), functional type and udders (19.4%), fertility (14.5%), survival traits (8%) and health traits (4.6%). JUI (Jersey Udder Index) / GJUI (Genomic JUI): A composite trait that combines the udder traits—fore udder, rear udder height, rear udder width, udder cleft, udder depth, teat placement and teat length—into a single index. KET (Ketosis): One of six genetic evaluations for health traits adopted in 2020. Used to predict likelihood of animal to experience ketosis. Higher values are more desirable. Marketed bulls listed on BullsEye range from -1.6 to +1.3, with an average of +0.0. L (Lactation): Associated with ME average for production. Indicates number of lactations included in average. Lactation information for actual production is also included in the block of performance information in the following format: age at calving, length of record in days, times milked per day, milk yield in pounds, fat test, fat yield in pounds, protein test, protein yield in pounds, DCR of record, cheese yield in pounds. If a verification test was conducted during the lactation, a “V” is published with the record. Records will be truncated if space is an issue, beginning with the paternal and maternal grandams. LIV (Livability): A genetic predictor of a cow’s ability to remain alive. LIV is defined as the probability of a lactation not ending in death or on-farm euthanasia. LIV is correlated with Productive Life (PL), DPR, CCR and HCR. It is negatively correlated to PTAM. Higher values are more desirable. Marketed bulls listed on BullsEye range from -5.6 to +5.1, with an average of +0.3. M (Milk): Abbreviation for milk. Represents yield in pounds when associated with lactation information. Predicts daughter performance when associated with the genetic evaluation.

MAS (Mastitis): One of six genetic evaluations for health traits adopted in 2020. Used to predict likelihood of animal to experience mastitis. Most highly heritable (3.1%) of the new health traits. Higher values are more desirable. Marketed bulls listed on BullsEye range from -7.4 to +3.7, with an average of -0.8. ME AVG (ME Average): An average for ME calculated across all lactations. ME is a standardized reporting of yield so production can be compared. The ME formula uses five factors—number of milkings per day, age at calving, previous days open, season of calving and region of the country—to predict what the record would be if it were completed by mature cow in an average environment. MET (Metritis): One of six genetic evaluations for health traits adopted in 2020. Used to predict likelihood of animal to experience metritis. Higher values are more desirable. Marketed bulls listed on BullsEye range from -3.4 to +1.2, with an average of -0.1. MFV (Milk Fever): One of six genetic

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(continued from page 57) evaluations for health traits adopted in 2020. Used to predict likelihood of animal to experience milk fever, or hypocalcemia. Higher values are more desirable. Marketed bulls listed on BullsEye range from -0.3 to +0.4, with an average of +0.1 NM$ (Net Merit Dollars): A comprehensive economic index to predict an animal’s lifetime profit. OWNER: Name, address and account number of recorded owner on file with the AJCA. P (Protein): Abbreviation for protein. Represents yield in pounds when associated with lactation information. Predicts daughter performance when associated with the genetic evaluation. PL (Productive Life): A genetic predictor of longevity, or the number of days a cow will lactate during her lifetime. Defined as the time in the milking herd before removal by voluntary culling, involuntary culling, or death. PL is correlated with milk, fat and protein yield, somatic cell score, DPR and certain appraisal traits. It differs from LIV in that it considers voluntary and involuntary culling as reasons for leaving the herd. Higher values are more desirable. Marketed bulls listed on BullsEye range from -4.0 to +6.9, with an average of +2.7. P-LEVEL (Percentile Level): Percentile ranking of a heifer’s Parent Average (PA) for JPI. Compares genetic merit among heifers born in the same year. Values expressed as a single digit representing increments of 10%. Values range from a low P0 through a high P9. P-level is no longer reported after a female freshens and begins to contribute performance information to her genetic evaluation or when daughters begin contributing performance information to a bull’s proof. Not displayed on sample pedigree but would be published above EFI/GFI. PA (Parent Average): Genetic evaluation for ungenotyped animals with no performance information. Half of PA is derived from PTAs or GPTAs of the dam. The other half is derived from genetic merit of the sire. PAs are no longer reported after a female freshens and begins to contribute performance information to her genetic evaluation or when daughters begin contributing performance information to a bull’s proof. Not displayed on sample pedigree but would be published instead of GPTAs from CDCB and GPTAT and GJPI from AJCA. PPA (Predicted Producing Ability): A prediction of future production, with measures for milk, fat and protein yield expressed as pounds. Because PPA is determined relative to a constant genetic base, it is the most effective tool to identify cows that will be profitable producers across herds. For cows only. PROGENY: Total number of registered offspring. A list of up to eight progeny includes registration number, gender, birth date, tattoo, genotyping status, and current JPI/GJPI. Progeny listed in reverse birth order. For females only. PTA (Predicted Transmitting Ability) / GPTA (Genomic PTA): A genetic evaluation tool calculated by the CDCB. Predicts the difference of progeny from average for a variety of traits. All first lactation heifers in milk 40 days or more and all second and later lactation cows properly identified by sire should have PTA or GPTA values. PTAT (PTA Type) / GPTAT (Genomic PTAT): A genetic evaluation for type. RA (Rump Angle): Abbreviation for the linear type trait, rump angle, with corresponding value listed below. Published as a genetic measure for all animals and as actual phenotypic values for appraised cows.

• April 23, 2021, Turlock, Calif. • Molly Sloan, Marshall, Wis., judge • 174-head shown • Senior and Grand Champion female—South Mountain Voltage Radiant-ET,

Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, Ore. • Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion female—Kash-In Fearless

Lady {4}, Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare • Intermediate Champion female—South Mountain Fizz Chablis-ET, Misty

Meadow Dairy • Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Heaths Applejack Ribbon, Misty

Meadow Dairy • Junior Champion female—Milksource Reviresco Molly, Vierra Dairy Farms,

Hilmar • Reserve Junior Champion female—Arethusa Andreas Sunlight-ET, Vierra

Dairy Farms • Premier Breeder—Kash-In Jerseys • Premier Exhibitor—Misty Meadow Dairy

Class Winners

Winter heifer calf (11 shown) 1. Pacific Edge VIP Disaronno-ET, Joe and Sarah Rocha and Kara Hale, Cloverdale, Ore. 2. Pacific Edge Andreas Dior-ET, Joe and Sarah Rocha and Kara Hale 3. Crestbrooke Cinnamon Toastcrunch, Bristol Correia, Tulare Fall heifer calf (29 shown) 1. Kash-in Kid Rock Shedaisy-ET, Rancho Teresita Dairy, Tulare 2. Schulte Bros Colton Carmalita-ET, Brady and Shelby Core and Jody and Sarah Rocha, Salvisa, Ky. 3. Big Guns Andreas Verza-ET, Mitchell Coleman and Kestin and Kinley Martin, Hilmar, Summer yearling heifer (16 shown) 1. Borderview Andreas Count-ET, Misty Meadow Dairy, Tillamook, Ore. 2. Yorton Colton Karamel, Avery, Lauren, Grace and Claire Starr, Tulare 3. Vierra Swagger Minnie, Vierra Dairy Farms, Hilmar Spring yearling heifer (18 shown) 1. Milksource Reviresco Molly (S: Rapid Bay Reviresco-ET, D: Milksource Tequila Marvelous-ET) Vierra Dairy Farms, jr. champ. 2. Arethusa Impression Vino-ET, Misty Meadow Dairy

3. Kevetta Nuance Vanetta-ET, Kate and Kamryn Kasbergen and Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare Winter yearling heifer (9 shown) 1. Arethusa Gentry Chantile-ET, Misty Meadow Dairy 2. SSF Colton Lorelia, Avery, Lauren, Grace and Claire Starr 3. Sugar and Spice VIP Vibrato-ET, Rancho Teresita Dairy Senior yearling heifer (13 shown) 1. Arethusa Andreas Sunlight-ET (S: Sunset Canyon Andreas, D: Arethusa Impression Sunshine-ET) Vierra Dairy Farms, res. jr. champ 2. Rivendale Gentry Freya-ET, Misty Meadow Dairy 3. Arethusa Gentry Verbena-ET, Brent Rocha and Mike Podshadly, Tillamook, Ore. Junior 2-year-old cow (11 shown) 1. South Mountain Fizz Chablis-ET (S: J-Kay Tequila Fizz, D: Elliotts Cosmo Action-ET), Misty Meadow Dairy, int. champ. 2. Heart & Soul Fizz Fantasy, Avery, Lauren, Grace and Claire Starr 3. Kash-In Choice Sadie {4}, Rancho Teresita Dairy Senior 2-year-old cow (13 shown) 1. Arethusa Showdown Mykonos-ET, Misty Meadow Dairy

South Mountain Voltage Radiant-ET 1st Aged cow Senior and Grand Champion

South Mountain Fizz Chablis-ET

1st Junior 2-yr.-old cow Intermediate Champion

Kash-In Fearless Lady {4}

1st 5-yr.-old cow Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion

Heaths Applejack Ribbon 1st Senior 3-yr.-old cow Reserve Intermediate Champion

2. MM Colton Foxy-ET, Misty Meadow Dairy 3. Budjon-Vail Jordan C Shaneese-ET, Rebecca and Carly Shaw and Kash-In Jerseys, Tulare Futurity (1 shown) 1. Exels Andreas Faith 4494, Atlee Van Exel, Lodi Junior 3-year-old cow (12 shown) 1. Morningmist Joel Iveena, Vierra Dairy Farms 2. Ky-Hi Craze Crazefull-P-ET, Rancho Teresita Dairy 3. Ratliffs Money Delirious, Misty Meadow Dairy Senior 3-year-old cow (13 shown) 1. Heaths Applejack Ribbon (S: Steinhauers Iatola Applejack, D: Heaths Tbow Rhinestone), Misty Meadow Dairy, res. int. champ. 2. Kash-In Renaissance Era-ET, Misty Meadow Dairy 3. Kilgus Showdown Gabi-ET, Avery, Lauren, Grace and Claire Starr

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Arethusa Showdown Mykonos-ET 1st Senior 2-yr.-old cow

Musqie Joel Villetta-ET 1st 4-yr.-old cow

Arethusa Gentry Chantile-ET 1st Winter yearling heifer

Milksource Reviresco Molly 1st Spring yearling heifer

Cantendo Acres

Grazeland Jerseys LLC

Creston, Ohio

Tom & Rosalie Noyes Russ& Cheryl King 330/345-6516 330/435-4023 cgrazeland@sssnet.com

Alan and Sharon Kozak Courtney and Brandon

10061 TR 301, Millersburg, OH 44654 Phone: 330/231-7474 Email: grass4jerseys@yahoo.com

Highland Jersey Farms

The Donald & Joan Bolen Family Jim & Jodi Terry & Susan

Ph./Fax: 419/334-8960 419/334-3179 2836 CR 55, Fremont, OH 43420

Quality “PHJ” Jerseys

PINE HILL JERSEY FARM LLC

Scott and Mandy Lindsay and Family

phjfarm@dslextreme.com Phone/Fax: 330-457-0304 47467 St. Rt. 46, New Waterford, Ohio 44445

Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc.

Brian 419/348-9135 • David 419/423-7443 9898 T-234, Findlay, Ohio 45840 Email laspahr@bright.net REAP Herd • Equity Investor

Bonnie Ayars to Receive Pioneer Award

American Jersey Cattle Association member, Bonnie Ayars, is being honored with National Dairy Shrine’s Pioneer Award. Bonnie is a respected dairy cattle breeder, teacher, coach, and agriculture advocate from Mechanicsburg, Ohio.

Bonnie has many ties to the Jersey breed. She was the 1967 National Jersey Queen and worked as an Advertising Assistant with Jersey Journal in the mid1980s. She has sang the National Anthem for the opening of the Jersey Jug Futurity and sponsors the Charlene Nardone tiara each year for the National Jersey Queen.

Bonnie and her husband, John, have bred and developed one of the nation’s top Guernsey herds with the Land of Living prefix and then added the partnership of New View Swiss and more prize-winning cows to the farm. Over 20 national show champions, numerous All-Americans, bulls in A.I., and leading production animals were bred and developed by the couple and their sons.

A passionate and engaging educator, Ayars has been a teacher for 48 years. In 2006, Ayars accepted a position at Ohio State University as a dairy program specialist working with all 4-H dairy programming, coaching the collegiate and 4-H judging teams, and teaching in the animal sciences department. She eventually transitioned to only the collegiate portion of her appointment but continues to work with 4-H dairy programs. Her judging teams have won many contests, including the National Intercollegiate Contest at World Dairy Expo in 2019.

Ayars’ strength and competence havemade her a valued leader, mentor and role model. She has judged local, state and national dairy shows including World Dairy Expo’s Guernsey Show in 2006 and the National Guernsey Junior Show in 2012. Her enthusiasm and life experiences have made her a popular speaker for national dairy breed conventions, student groups, and local and community programs. She has collaborated with cable television shows to demonstrate the preparation of dairy based recipes, supported the American Dairy Association-Mideast in live and video promotions and events, and provided cows and leadership for educational displays at Ohio State Fair. Her baking skills were recognized when she was the Ohio representative in the All-American Crisco Pie Baking Contest.

In 2010, the Ayars’ family began using their own milk to make ice cream on the farm. The family continues to operate an ice cream and cheese business, along with an on-farm activity center, under the name Ayars Family Farm. Within these ventures, Bonnie has been able to communicate and educate the public about agriculture, life, and the grit it takes to sustain a family farm.

She will be recognized at the NDS Awards Banquet during World Dairy Expo on Thursday, September 30.

California Spring Show

(continued from page 59) 4-year-old cow (14 shown) 1. Musqie Joel Villetta-ET, Misty Meadow Dairy 2. Genesis Premier Vista, Vierra Dairy Farms 3. Sunset Canyon Joel Tamika 2792-ET, Misty Meadow Dairy 5-year-old cow (4 shown) 1. Kash-In Fearless Lady {4} (S: Hi-Land Paul Fearless, D: Kash-In Governor 22976 {3}), Kash-In Jerseys, res. gr. champ and res. sr. champ. 2. Lost-Elm Tequila Corrina, L & L Pires, Modesto 3. Ahlem Chekelo Blush 47526, Joshua Sanders, Hilmar Aged cow (10 shown) 1. South Mountain Voltage Radiant-ET (S: Elliotts Golden Voltage-ET, D: Marynole Excite Rosey), Misty Meadow Dairy, gr. and sr. champ. 2. Esperanza Ga Vivian, Misty Meadow Dairy 3. Cache Valley React Darlene 13, Harris Dairyland Inc., Richmond, Utah Junior best three females (2) 1. Pacific Edge, Ore. Senior best three females (1) 1. Kash-In Jerseys, Calif.

Kevetta Colton Glamour

1st Senior 2-yr.-old cow

SVHeaths Tequila Cassie-ET

1st Junior 3-yr.-old cow

Brew-Line Tequila Dove

1st 5-yr.-old cow

New York Spring Show

(continued from page 56) 2. Flat Rock G Intense, Grace Elizabeth Stroud, East Bethany Junior 2-year-old cow (2 shown) 1. Parkview Fizz Pinta (S: J-Kay Tequila Fizz, D: Parkview Konspiracy Permilla), Jordan Thomas, Lowville, res. int. champ. Senior 2-year-old cow (5 shown) 1. Kevetta Colton Glamour, Kevin and Annetta Herrington, Dansville 2. ZBW Masons Fizzy Cola, Mason Ziemba Junior 3-year-old cow (3 shown) 1. SVHeaths Tequila Cassie-ET, Bryan Bailey, Machias

2. Terra Rose Gen Gwen-ET, Ethan and Aiden Arsenault, Richford Senior 3-year-old cow (8 shown) 1. Underground Milkshakes Mai Tai (S: Sunset Canyon Andreas, D: Underground Machi Milkshake), CLF LLC, Oldwick, N.J., int. and res. gr. champ. 2. Sharmica Oliver Alaina, Mickala Woodrow, Milford 4-year-old cow (4 shown) 1. Arethusa Premier Ventosa-ET (S: Hawarden Impuls Premier, D: Arethusa Response Vivid-ET), Arethusa Farm, res. sr. champ. 2. Swissbell Joel Ocean, Robert Nagel, Clymer 5-year-old cow (4 shown) 1. Brew-Line Tequila Dove, Emilee Brewer, Bangor, Pa. 2. Billings Applejack Morning Glory-ET, Vance Spencer and Jacob Schucker , Troy, Pa. Aged cow (1 shown) 1. Townside Tequila Response R, Eaton Holsteins and Jerseys, Frank, Diane and Carol Borba Lifetime production cow (1 shown) 1. Arethusa HG Victoria-ET, (S: SV Jade Hired Gun, D: Arethusa Response Vivid) Arethusa Farm, sr. and gr. champ.

Produce of dam

1. Arethusa Farm

Dam and daughter

1. Blaine Warburton, Pa.

In Memoriam July 23, 1966. David earned a degree in agriculture education from Oklahoma State University.

Betty Marie Claudon Shaw He taught vocational agriculture and

Betty Marie Claudon Shaw, Avon, Ill., worked in insurance and agronomy 85, passed away on November 9, 2020, at research as well. His real lifelong desire, The Elms, Macomb, Ill. though, was to be a dairy farmer. So, at the

She was born on July 22, 1935, in age of 30, he fulfilled that dream when he Avon, daughter of the late Dell and and LaNell moved with their two children Louise (Vickers) Meachum. She grew up to a beautiful farm south of Webbers Falls in Greenbush, Ill., and raised registered and raised Registered Jerseys. Herefords. He was a member of the American Jer-

Betty married L. Gerald Claudon and sey Cattle Association and used programs together they owned Meadow Ridge from the organization to manage the herd, Farm, a Registered Jersey herd in Chenoa, including REAP. The herd of about 220 Ill. They enjoyed showing at state and milking cows was dispersed in October national shows. Among the highlights was 2011. The Boyers continued to raise heifexhibiting the winner of the 1968 Jersey ers on the farm and housed cows at anothBull Futurity, M.R. Epic Major. The er dairy north of Webbers Falls. Claudons won many other championships David sat on the board of the Central as well, along with banners for premier Equity Cooperative and also served the breeder and premier exhibitor. co-op as president.

Betty was an assistant dairy superinten- Faith, family, and agriculture were the dent at the Illinois State Fair and a member cornerstones of his life. He was a deacon of Illinois FFA Alumni. She received an and Sunday school teacher in the churches honorary chapter degree from Avon FFA. he and LaNell attended. He had a passion Betty was a 65-year member of American for seeing marriages and families thrive, Legion Auxiliary and served the organiza- enjoyed mentoring young people, and lent tion as district president and director. She a hand or listening ear when it was needed. also was active with the Forty and Eight In the spring of 2016, he became (40/8), an honor society for veterans, for LaNell’s caregiver when she was diag58 years. nosed with Alzheimer’s. In December

She married Roy E. Shaw on January 1, 2017, he received a kidney transplant 1973. She worked in the banking industry from a 37-year-old donor named Jessica. and at the Prairie City Rehab and Health From that time forward, he had two primaCare center and assisted in management of ry missions: remain faithful in caring for Premium Seeds Inc. of Berwick, Ill. LaNell and honor Jessica’s memory with a

Betty is survived by children, Sue healthful lifestyle. Ann Claudon of Chenoa, Cindy Yocum In addition to his wife of 55 years, of Bushnell, Ill., Barbara Shaw of St. David is survived by a son Rudy (Christy) Augustine, Ill., Linda (Wayne) Kilburn Boyer of Whitehouse, Texas; a daughter of Greenbush, Roger (Michelle) Shaw of Katie (Craig) Osburn of Webbers Falls; St. Augustine, and Roy (Carol) “Corky” five grandchildren; sisters, Nelda Fulton Shaw Jr. of Roseville; 12 grandchildren; of Warner, Okla., Sherron (Sid) Hunnicut and 24 great-grandchildren. of Lavaca, Ark., and Mona (David) Price

She was preceded in death by her of Muskogee; brothers, Dale (Patsy) Boyer husband, Roy. of Choctaw, Okla., Jack (Marion) Boyer of

Memorials may be made to the Reinbeck, Iowa, and Jody (Debbie) Boyer Abingdon-Avon FFA Chapter and/or Avon of Boynton, Okla.; brother-in-law Kenny Fat Steer Show Steer Committee. (Kathy) Jackson of Muskogee; several nieces and nephews; and family and Bill David Boyer friends.

Bill “David” Boyer, Webbers Falls, He was preceded in death by his inOkla., 73, passed away on August 1, 2021, laws, Ford and Ada Blackwell; sister-inin Fort Smith, Ark. law, Carole Beach; and brothers-in-law

He was born on July 16, 1948, in Marlin Fulton and Bill Beach. Hobbs, N.M., to the late Clyde Franklin and Audrey Marie (Wingert) Boyer. He Alice M. Barlass spent the first five years of life in New Alice Mae Barlass, Janesville, Wis., 90, Mexico and then moved with his family passed away on August 2, 2021. to Muskogee, Okla., in 1953. He attended She was born Alice Tobison on Sepjunior high at Mountain View School and tember 26, 1930, the daughter of the late graduated from Muskogee Central High William and Minnie (Luebke) Tobison. School in 1966. He married his high She attended Four Oaks grade school in school sweetheart, LaNell Blackwell, on Harmony Township and graduated from Janesville High School in 1948. She received a teacher’s certificate from Whitewater Teachers College (UW-Whitewater) and taught in rural Janesville and Milton area schools.

Alice married her high school valentine, Marvin Barlass, on June 16, 1951. The two made their home on Rock Prairie, the region where his family first settled upon emigration from Scotland, where they farmed their entire lives. They purchased their present farm in 1968 and established Barlass Jerseys. Today, Barlass Jerseys is operated by their son, Bill, and his wife Marion, and their sons, Brian and Brett, at Yosemite Jerseys in Hilmar, Calif., and daughter, Kristin Paul, director of field services for the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA), and their families. Marvin and Alice’s youngest daughter, Sara, is a former appraiser and area representative for the AJCA and continues to work part time for the company.

Alice was a member of the AJCA and the Wisconsin Jersey Breeders Association, which named her Wisconsin Woman of the Year in 1995. For many years, Alice and Marvin assisted as inspectors of elections at the Annual Meetings of the AJCA and National All-Jersey Inc. Among Alice’s favorite pastimes was traveling to annual meetings with Marvin and her beloved sister, Toby Spotz, to perform her inspector duties and socialize with friends. She was a longtime 4-H leader in Rock County and a devout community service volunteer. Her efforts ran the gamut, from hosting school children for tours of Barlass Jerseys to helping with the local women’s shelter. For her service, she received the YWCA Rock County Woman of Distinction award.

Alice was also a member of Rock Prairie Presbyterian Church, which she served as deacon and ruling elder. She taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and was active with women’s groups.

She is survived by five children who were the love of her life, William “Bill” (Marion) Barlass, Janet Giangregorio, Alfred Barlass, Mark Barlass, and Sara Barlass (Greg Devine); four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Doris (Dick) Puerner; brother-inlaw and sister-in-law, George and Shirley Barlass, Gil-Bar Jerseys, Janesville, Wis.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin, who passed away in September 2008, two grandchildren, sister Arlene Spotz, and brother and sister-inlaw, Darrell and Bernita Reeder.

Memorials may be made to the family, who will establish memorials with a

Below is a guide to direct lines for each office staff member at the American Jersey Cattle Association office. These numbers are availabe to provide easier access for our customers. The primary office number is still 614/861-3636 to reach the receptionist. If you call after hours and would like to leave a message you may use the last four digits of the numbers below as an extension, or during hours ask for a department or specific staff person.

If you wish to use the direct line for an employee, the numbers are listed below. A complete list of staff can be found on the USJersey website at https:// www.usjersey.com/AJCA-NAJ-JMS/ StaffDirectory.aspx.

Administration

Neal Smith 614.322.4455

Becky Anway 614.322.4472

Accounting

Vickie White 614.322.4452

Connie Hoy 614.322.4505

Communications

Kim Billman 614.322.4451

Michele Ackerman 614.322.4470

Tracie Hoying 614.322.4471

Autumn Bowlby 614.322.4473

Abbey Werstler 614.322.4451

Lindsay L’Amoreaux 614.322.4451

Genetics and Research

Cari Wolfe 614.322.4453

Herd Services

Lori King 614.322.4457

Jody Williams 614.322.4461

Lisa Boysel 614.322.4459

Elissa Monrad 614.322.4467

Kaitlyn Mattox 614.322.4460

Sophie Hoelscher 614.322.4458

Information Technology

Larry Wolfe 614.322.4463

Philip Cleary 614.322.4474

Jersey Marketing Service

Greg Lavan 614.216.8838

Autumn Bowlby 614.322.4473

National All-Jersey Inc.

Erick Metzger 614.322.4450

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Top 10 Bulls by Trait

(continued from page 53) Hilmar Calypso Chewbacca {5} ....................B1.1 Primus Comanche Kestrel-P-ET...................B1.1

Jersey Udder IndexTM River Valley Cece Choice ............................. 24.0 River Valley Venus Vip-ET ............................ 22.2 Heartland Irwin Texas-ET ............................. 21.0 St-Lo Nuance-ET.......................................... 19.0 River Valley Victorious-ET ............................ 19.0 Ahlem Valentino Maui 21838 ........................ 18.8 Triple-T-CF Mr Swagger-ET.......................... 16.7 Elliotts Regency Casino-ET.......................... 16.6 River Valley Circus Craze-ET ....................... 15.9 River Valley Cece Chrome-ET ...................... 15.8

(continued from page 62) variety of the organizations of which Alice loved.

Stephen P. “Steve” Bachelor

Stephen P. “Steve” Bachelor, Angola, Ind., passed away on August 3, 2021, two weeks shy of his 77th birthday.

He was born in Angola on August 16, 1944, to the late Max and June (Koon) Bachelor. He lived his entire life on the family farm purchased by his greatgrandfather in 1864. Steve graduated from Orland High School in 1962 and then studied agriculture through the Purdue University short course. He married Lynda Holden on December 2, 1967.

Steve was active in dairy youth programs. He joined 4-H in 1953 and purchased his first calf, Jersey Jester, for $500. He won senior showmanship at The All American Junior Jersey Show in 1961 and the National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest in 1964. His purchase from the 1958 Pot O’Gold Sale, Beacon Sure Thing, placed second in the ensuing production contest and topped the aged cow class at The 1963 All American Junior Jersey Show. He sold her in The All American Jersey Sale the following year.

Steve made lifelong friends and earned the respect of many in the show ring as exhibitor and judge. The Bachelors exhibited two National Jersey Jug Futurity Winners (Bachelors B Sooner Jessie in 1995 and Bachelors Sambo Emmy 661 in 2002) and three Reserve Winners. They won National Grand Champion laurels with SS Tony Jenni of Lee Hollow in 1997 and Bolle-Acres MJ Willie May, a cow owned in partnership with Bolle-Acres Jerseys, in 1998 and 1999. Bachelor Farms received both the Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor banners at the All American in 1995. They won Overall Premier Performance Winner of the show twice with “Emmy” and also with Nickys Pitino Nicollete.

Steve was called on to officiate shows often. He judged the All American Junior Jersey Show in 2002 and is the only man to place the National Jersey Jug Futurity with his son, Shawn, as his consultant three years later.

Bachelor Farms used programs from the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA), including REAP. They contributed to Project Equity for more than 25 years and advertised with the Jersey Journal. The family also routinely consigned to The All American Jersey Sale, the National Heifer Sale, the Top of the World Sale, the Kentucky National Sale and the Ohio Spring Classic Sale. They also supported sales managed by dairy clubs at Ohio State University, Purdue University, and Virginia Tech.

Though the milking cows were sold in 2019, the Bachelors continued to raise young stock on the farm.

Steve was a member of the AJCA and was honored with the Max Gordon Recognition Award in 2019. Among his friends, he was known for his athletic prowess as a long-distance runner and basketball player in high school.

In addition to his wife of 53 years, Lynda, and son, Shawn, and his wife, Jackie, of Orland, Ind., he is survived by two other sons, Cory (Stacy) Bachelor of Orland and Curt (Jen) Bachelor of Angola; and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his in-

Edwin Lee Crotty

Edwin Lee “Ed” Crotty, Eastampton, N.J., 85, passed away on August 8, 2021. He was born on April 28, 1936, in Morristown, N.J., son of the late James and Nancy Crotty.

Crotty worked with Jersey cattle in various capacities his entire life. His work ethic and experience with milk marketing, dairy product science, cattle genetics and people made him a valued asset to the Jersey breed. The American Jersey Cattle Club (AJCC) honored him with the Distinguished Service Award in 1991.

Ed began working with Jersey cows in his youth at Twin Oaks Jersey Farm in Morristown. He assisted with the show string, milked by hand, and worked in the fields. A love for cattle firmly rooted, he pursued a degree in animal husbandry at Rutgers University. His studies were interrupted twice: first, when he became a DHIA tester for Somerset County for six months, and then, when he returned to Twin Oaks to operate the milk plant where Jersey Creamline products were bottled.

When Twin Oaks closed, Crotty returned to Rutgers and worked at the university dairy in return for housing. He also was a night shift switch board operator for the school and earned tuition money at a gas station on the weekends and as a milk tester for Burlington County DHIA for two summers. Ed earned his undergraduate degree from Rutgers in 1959 and then accepted a fieldman position with United Milk Producers. He was commissioned for six months of active duty with the U.S. Army and returned to the cooperative as director of milk marketing. He resigned his position at the cooperative to earn an advanced degree in dairy chemistry.

In the spring of 1962, he became the eastern area representative for the AJCC and National All-Jersey Inc. His responsibilities initially included three states and grew to 13. He helped to secure All-Jersey franchises in North and South Carolina and opened a pipeline of Jersey genetics that flowed from New England breeders to the Carolinas. By 1966, this market reached $1 million in sales. His work made it easier for the AJCC to officially enter the cattle buying and selling business and laid the groundwork for today’s Jersey Marketing Service.

In 1969, Crotty became manager of another well-known New Jersey dairy that milked Registered Jerseys—Ogston Farm of Columbus. He worked with herd owner and AJCC Master Breeder John Bishop VI to introduce the production-

bred herd to the Jersey world, promoting it with the slogan, “pure for production.” Numerous production winners and bulls were developed with his guidance. Among the notables were five winners of the Pot O’Gold Production Contest between 1974 and 1981 and the bull Quicksilvers Magic of Ogston. Crotty officially managed the herd until 1978 but continued as a consultant through the herd dispersal in July 1989.

He accepted a position with the New Jersey Department of Corrections as supervisor of farm operations in 1978. That year, the farm lost $1 million producing poor-quality products. By the time he retired in 2000, the 13-farm system was in the black, selling $8 million of highquality products. Ed introduced a Jersey herd to the farm, purchasing genetics from venues like the All American Jersey Sale, the National Heifer Sale and the Dixie Classic. He used Jersey milk to manufacture yogurt and other specialty products.

But Ed was most proud of another achievement at the Department of Corrections: rehabilitating those who were incarcerated by giving them responsibilities, making them accountable for their actions, and rewarding them with encouragement. He appeared on the Phil Donahue show to explain his methods and received a Professional Achievement Award from Governor Kane for his efforts.

Crotty was an inspector with USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service from 2006-2014. He established LBL Foods in 2008. Among the products is On Guard, a drinkable yogurt that was the first to earn the low-glycemic, diabetic-friendly seal of the Glycemic Research Institute.

Ed enjoyed hosting family and friends for barbeque and traveling to Jersey events.

He is survived by a son, Kenneth (Heather) Crotty, and a grandson, as well as many dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Jim, Paul, and Betty.

Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans at donate.dav.org.

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• May 17, 2021, West Springfield, Mass. • Terri Packard, Boonsboro, Md., judge • 140-head shown • Intermediate Champion and Grand Champion female—Four-Hills Guns N

Roses, Sarah, Bradley, Jonathon and Megan Hill, Bristol, Vt. • Reserve Grand Champion and Senior Champion female—Four Hills

Impresion Galaxy 5597-ET, Megan and Sarah Hill, Bristol, Vt. • Reserve Senior Champion female—Hillacres Velocity Ivy, Caroline and Nicole

Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa. • Reserve Intermediate Champion female—ZBW Masons Fizzy Cola, Mason

Ziemba, Durhamville, N.Y. • Junior Champion female—Aerlei J Folly, Caylei Arnold, Willington, Conn. • Reserve Junior Champion female— Four-Hills Andreas Baby Girl-ET, Megan and Sarah Hill, Bristol, Vt. • Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor (heifer show)—Four Hills Farm, Vt. • Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor Overall—Hillacres Jerseys, Pa.

Class Winners

Winter heifer calf (7 shown) 1. Arethusa Gentry Vineyard, David Zubikowski, Port Jervis, N.Y. 2. Starrock VIP Cait, Caylei Arnold, Willington, Conn. 3. Underground Nat VIP Noodles-ET, Underground Genetics, Pitcher, N.Y. Fall heifer calf (27 shown) 1. Four Hills Kidrock Glorious-ET, Megan Hill, Bristol, Vt. 2. Cowbell Shoes Magpie, Chase R. Rozler of Cowbell Acres, Canton, N.Y. 3. Hillacres Bontino Taylor, Thomas Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa. Summer yearling heifer (16 shown) 1. Four-Hills Andreas Baby Girl-ET (S: Sunset Canyon Andreas, D: Kellogg-Bay Amadeo Gladys-ET) Megan and Sarah Hill, Bristol, Vt., res. jr. champ 2. Tierneys Reviresco Abigail, Kathryn Marie Bosley, Malone, N.Y. 3. Whitdale Colton Glamour, Grace Depew, Argyle, N.Y. Spring yearling heifer (18 shown) 1. Whitdale Gentry Goldust, Katelyn Poitras, Brimfield, Mass. 2. JX Flat Rock Madlove {6}, Grace Elizabeth Stroud, East Bethany, N.Y. 3. CW-GEN Applejack Simmer, Edward Carter and Travis Whitcomb, Chester, Vt. Winter yearling heifer (7 shown) 1. Tierneys Gentry Latte, Tierney Farm and Kathryn and Patrick Bosley, Malone, N.Y. 2. Cowbell Viral Rugby-ET, Christine L. Sheesley Rozler, Canton, N.Y. 3. MM-T Pockets Andreas Glamour-ET, Big Guns Cattle Co., Duncansville, Pa. Senior yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. Aerlei J Folly (S; Guimo Joel-ET, D: Aerlei Flirts Felicity) Caylei Arnold, jr. champ. 2. Stadview Applejack Mercy-ET, David Zubikowski, Port Jervis, N.Y. 3. Mill Valley KR Jem Dujour, Toni and Taryn Jacque, Sunderland, Mass. Unfresh junior 2-year-old cow (1 shown) 1. Mill Valley Applejack July, Samantha Peila, Gill, Mass. Junior 2-year-old cow (11 shown) 1. Four Hills Lola Guns N Roses (S: River Valley Lolalala-ET, D: Four Hills Velocity Gloriana) Megan, Jonathan, Bradley and Sarah Hill, Bristol, Vt., Int. and Gr. champ. 2. Four Hills Casino Big Bucks, Mason Ziemba, Durhamville, N.Y. 3. Hillacres Hilton Eva, Amanda Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa. Senior 2-year-old cow (10 shown) 1. ZBW Masons Fizzy Cola (S: J-Kay Tequila Fizz, D: Sugar & Spice MG Confession-ET) Mason Ziemba, Res. Int. Champ. 2. Hi Poits Colton Teresa, Katelyn Poitras, Brimfield 3. Maple-Nook SCA Laurel-ET, Lauri Lyn Beggs, Ogdensburg, N.Y. Junior 3-year-old cow (4 shown) 1. Hillacres Bang Bang Valerie, Caroline Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa. 2. Precious Joel Shotski, Jay Fullington, Hastings, N.Y. 3. Whitdale Victorious Savannah, David and Valerie Zubikowski, Port Jervis, N.Y. Senior 3-year-old cow (8 shown) 1. Pleasant Knob Barnabas Augusta-ET, Kaylee Wilson and Brock Liddle, Fort Edward, N.Y. 2. JX Whitdale Maui Georgette {5}, Colleen Underhill, Piermont, N.H. 3. Dreamroad Balin Everything, Rebecca Ferry, Johnstown, N.Y. 4-year-old cow (13 shown) 1. Billings Joel Bulghur-ET, Jerry, Wanda and Katarina Emerich, Mooers, N.Y. 2. Underground Pandora Poopsi, Daniel Hosking, New Berlin, N.Y. 3. Hillacres Hilton Fleur, Caroline Arrowsmith 5-year-old cow (9 shown) 1. Tierneys Getaway to Louisville, Tierney Farm, Malone, N.Y. 2. Hillacres Getaway Nightstar, Thomas and Amanda Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa. 3. Spatz Applejack Trinity, Lauri Lyn Beggs Aged cow (5 shown) 1. Four-Hills Impresion Galaxy 5597-ET (S: Rock Ella Impression-ET, D: Kellogg-Bay Amedeo Gladys-ET) Megan and Sarah Hill, Bristol, Vt., Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. 2. Hillacres Velocity Ivy (S: Arethusa Jade Velocity-ET, D: Hillacres Lavender Marigold) Caroline and Nicole Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., Res. Sr. Champ. 3. JX Crescent Marlin Ondi {6}, Samantha Peila Senior best three females (5) 1. Four Hills Farm 2. Tom Arrowsmith 3. Dreamroad Jerseys

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