August 2014 Jersey Journal by AJCA/NAJ/JMS

In this issue:

Official Publication of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068–2362. Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Eastern) weekdays. Phone: 614/861-3636. Fax: 614/861-8040. Email jerseyjournal@usjersey.com. Website: http://JerseyJournal.USJersey.com.

Volume 61 • No. 8 • August 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

Record-breaking National Heifer Sale

51 AJCA, NAJ Board Summary 54 Annual Meetings in Pictures 46 Award Winners in Our

18 Genomics to Speed Up ‘Total

30 CDCB Taking Steps to Grow

33 Making the Contacts for a

36 Constituent Day on Capitol

26 Opportunity for Jerseys from

22 Continuing to Change the

58 She Isn’t Just a Down Cow

Nation’s Capitol Database Hill

Members Meet with their Congressional Representatives

Color of the Industry

Breed Progress’

32 The Importance of Improving Jersey Genetics

Profitable Future Protein Demand Anymore

64 Young Sire Availability Listing

16 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meeting Sponsors 56 AJCC Research Foundation Auction 20 All American Entries are Open

70 Badger Treasure Sale

85 Bastin-NAILE Scholarship Deadline is September 30

83 Dismukes Jerseys Dispersal

52 Call Issued for Jersey Research Proposals 35 Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding Hires CEO 81 File Your Photos with the Jersey Journal 86 Fred Stout Experience Deadline is December 1

Auction Raises Funds for AJCC Research Foundation

48 JerseyBid.com Spring Sales 66 Massachusetts All-Breeds Blue Ribbon Calf Sale 38 National Heifer Sale 76 New York’s Next Generation Sale 82 Nichols Jerseys Dispersal

87 Fred Stout Experience Fund Receives Generous Gift

74 Northeast Jersey Classic and Breeders Sale

42 Give Lifetime Membership as a Gift

68 Wisconsin State Sale

77 Prairieland Production Sale

43 JETA Award Winners Announced 62 Junior Awards Available 71 Memorial Contributions Received 45 National DHIA Scholarship Applications Available 62 National Jersey Leadership Elected

The 146th annual meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association and the 56th annual meeting of National AllJersey Inc. concluded in Alexandria, Va. This month’s cover highlights several of the events from the week, including member visits to Capitol Hill to meet with representatives and a special wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. New leaders were also elected to serve each organization. Coverage of the events begins on page 18.

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48 National Jersey Queen to be Selected 51 Policy of the Jersey Journal 52 Sustainability Contest Results

AJCA, NAJ Board Members

Advertising Index

43 Advertising Rates 14 Along the Jersey Road 10 Calendar 17 Editorial 6

Field Service Staff

87 In Memoriam 79 Iowa Jersey Cattle Club

89, 90 Journal Shopping Center

72 New England Jersey Breeders

14 New Members

81 Oregon Jersey Cattle Club

10 Type Appraisal Schedule

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Official Publication of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. 6486 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068–2362 614.861.3636 phone 614.861.8040 fax

To improve and promote the Jersey breed of cattle, and to increase the value of and demand for Jersey milk and for Jersey cattle. Company and Department Heads Executive Secretary: Treasurer: Development: Information Technology: Jersey Journal: Jersey Marketing Service: National All-Jersey Inc. and Herd Services: Research and Genetic Program Development:

Neal Smith, 614/322-4455 Vickie White, 614/322-4452 Cherie L. Bayer, Ph.D., 614/322-4456 Lee Morgan, 614/322-4479 Kimberly A. Billman, 614/322-4451 Jason Robinson, 614/216-5862 Erick Metzger, 614/322-4450 Cari W. Wolfe, 614/322-4453

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. Alan Chittenden, 84 Running Creek Rd., Schodack Landing, NY 12156-9603. Phone 518/732-2610; dhjersey@ix.netcom.com. Second District. 2017. 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. 2017. Corey Lutz, 4399 Ritchie Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092. Phone 704/735-1222; piedmontjerseys@charter.net. Fifth District. 2015.

Kelvin Moss, 16155 W. Glendale Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340-9522. Phone 623/935-0163; mossdairy@ gmail.com. Eleventh District. 2017. 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. 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. wsnow@usjersey.com. First District. 2015. Edward Kirchdoerfer, 234 County Road 317, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Phone 573/334-3769; eakirch@ yahoo.com. Eighth District. 2017.

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. 2018. 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. Richard Doran, 3342 Bush River Rd., Newberry, SC 29108-8658. Phone 803/924-1466; bushriver@aol. com. District 8. 2018. 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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Editor: Kimberly A. Billman Senior Writer: Michele Ackerman Assistant Editors: Tracie Hoying and Erica Davis

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ABS Global............................................... 32, 53 Accelerated Genetics............................... 15, 81 Ahlem Farms Partnership...............................44 Alta Genetics/Jerseyland Sires...................4, 79 Ameri-Milk Jerseys..........................................69 American Jersey Cattle Association.. 12, 89, 90 Androgenics....................................................48 Avi-Lanche Jerseys.........................................11 Avon Road Jersey Farm.................................69 Bachelor Farms...............................................20 Biltmore Farms................................................50 Boer Jerseys...................................................62 Boks Jersey Farm...........................................84 Brenhaven Jerseys.........................................84 Brentwood Farms..............................................2 Buttercrest Jerseys.........................................84 California Jerseys............... 2, 43, 44, 66, 71, 87 Cantendo Acres..............................................84 Cedar Mountain Jerseys.................................80 Cedarcrest Farms...........................................20 Chapman Jerseys...........................................50 Cinnamon Ridge Dairy...................................60 Circle S Jerseys..............................................80 Clauss Dairy Farm..........................................87 Clemson University.........................................61 Clover Patch Dairy..........................................84 Cold Run Jerseys LLC....................................84 Crescent Farm................................................80 D&E Jerseys...................................................11 DLH Jersey Farm LLC....................................62 Dar-Re Farm Ltd.............................................84 DeMents Jerseys............................................86 Den-Kel Jerseys..............................................88 Desert Park Jerseys........................................13 Diamond K Jerseys.........................................48 Diamond S Farm.............................................68 Dixie Invitational Sale......................................59 Domino Jerseys .............................................88 Dreamroad Jerseys.........................................73 Dutch Hollow Farm.........................................60 Edn-Ru Jerseys..............................................70 Fire-Lake Jerseys............................................87 Forest Glen Jerseys..........................................3 Fort Morrison Jerseys.....................................30 Four Springs Jerseys......................................70 Friendly Valley Farm........................................60 Genex................................................... 7, 89, 90 Goff Dairy........................................................35 Golden Meadows Jerseys..............................66 Grazeland Jerseys Ltd....................................84 Hallet Dairy Farm LLC....................................69 Havâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm......................................................80 Heartland Jerseys, Inc. ..................................92 Heaven Scent Jerseys....................................88

Heinz Jerseys..................................................69 Her-Man Jerseys.............................................20 Hi-Land Farm..................................................88 High Lawn Farm..............................................24 Highland Farms, Inc........................................80 Highland Jersey Farm.....................................84 Hilmar Jerseys................................................71 Holmes Farm...................................................80 Hometown Jerseys.........................................83 Huffard Dairy Farms........................................50 Hy-Capacity Jerseys.......................................86 Illinois Jerseys......19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 86 Iowa Jerseys...................................................60 Irishtown Acres...............................................70 JEMI Jerseys...................................................85 JVB Red Hot Jerseys......................................28 Jersey Journal.............................. 45, 57, 75, 78 Jersey Marketing Service.................. 42, 59, 63 Journal Shopping Center......................... 89, 90 K&R Jerseys...................................................68 Kenny Farm.....................................................70 Lawtons Jersey Farm......................................88 Lindsayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pine Hill Jerseys..............................84 Livestock Exporters Association of U.S.A.......62 Lone Spring Jerseys.......................................84 Lucky Hill Jersey Farm....................................80 Lyon Jerseys...................................................60 Mapleline Farm...............................................80 Margandale Jersey Farm................................84 Martin Dairy LLC.............................................41 Mason Farm....................................................62 McKee Jersey Farm........................................20 Meadowburn Jerseys......................................34 Menda Jerseys................................................80 Messmer Jersey Farm......................................8 Michigan Jersey Cattle Club...........................81 Mid-Atlantic Fall Jersey Classic......................42 Mill Ridge Jerseys...........................................70 Mills Jersey Farm LLC....................................48 Minnesota Jerseys..........................................68 Nettle Creek Jerseys.......................................62 New England Jerseys.....................................80 New York Jerseys............................................73 Nobledale Farm...............................................70 Normandell Farms..........................................70 Northwinds Jerseys........................................80 Oakhaven Jerseys..........................................84 Ohio Jerseys...................................................84 Oomsdale Farm, Inc........................................88 Oregon Jerseys.............................. 3, 13, 41, 48 Owens Farms Inc............................................69 Page Crest Jerseys.........................................20 Pennsota Jerseys............................................68

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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Pennsylvania Jerseys.............................. 70, 85 Piedmont Jerseys...........................................86 Queen-Acres Farm.........................................48 Quist Dairy......................................................43 Rapid Bay........................................................67 Rawn Jersey Farm..........................................20 Richardson Family Farm.................................80 Ritchie Industries............................................45 River Valley Dairy....... 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31 Riverside-F Farms...........................................70 Scotch View Farms.........................................88 Seacord Farm.................................................88 Select Sires, Inc................................... 9, 90, 91 Sexing Technologies................................ 49, 90 Shan-Mar Jerseys...........................................70 Shenandoah Jerseys......................................77 Silver Maple Farms.........................................80 Silver Mist Farm..............................................48 Silver Spring Farm..........................................88 Smith Haven Dairy..........................................68 Sorensons-Hillview Jersey Farm Inc...............69 Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc...................................84 Spring Valley Farm..........................................63 Springdale Jersey Farm..................................80 Spruce Row Jerseys.......................................70 Steinhauers Jerseys.......................................69 Stone House Farm..........................................88 Stoney Hollow Jerseys....................................70 Sugar Brook Jerseys.......................................70 Sugar Grove Jerseys......................................52 Summit Farm...................................................60 Sun Valley Jerseys..........................................48 Sunbow Jerseys..............................................28 Sunset Canyon Jerseys..................................48 Taylor Jersey Farm Inc....................................70 Tierney Farm Jerseys.....................................88 Top of the World Sale......................................63 Unkefer Jersey Dairy......................................84 Vanderfeltz Jerseys.........................................70 Waverly Farm..................................................71 Will-Do Jerseys...............................................50 Wilsonview Dairy.............................................48 Winterplace Jerseys.......................................80 Wisconsin Jerseys..........................................69 Woodstock Dairy.............................................69 Youngs Jersey Dairy Inc..................................84 This index is provided as an additional service. The Jersey Journal assumes no liability for errors or omissions. The Jersey Journal does not guarantee quality, delivery time, or availability of items ordered from commercial advertisers. Any advertisements for sales before the 20th of the month of the publication cannot be guaranteed.

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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. 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

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. SEPT. 20—National Jersey Jug Futurity final payments due on 2013 entries. SEPT. 20—Entries due for The All American Jersey Shows. Visit http://www.livestockexpo.org.

OCT. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the November evaluation release. OCT. 15—Applications due for National Jersey Queen contest. NOV. 1—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for the December evaluation release. DEC. 1—Deadline to apply for the Fred Stout Experience Awards.

Sales

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. 11—WHEATLAND HOLSTEIN AND JERSEY SALE, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, Kan.; 11:00 a.m. (CST); Wheatland Ag Inc., sale mgr.; Chris Lundgren, auctioneer. OCT. 18—ohio fall production sale, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, Ohio; 10:30 a.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com. OCT. 28—JERSEYBID.COM INTERNET AUCTION, closing begins at 1:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; catalog at www.JerseyBid.com. NOV. 8—57th Pot O’Gold Sale, Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, Ky.; 4:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey

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 July 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. $2.00 discounts from the standard fee will be applied to individual animal transfers processed via infoJersey.com and to group transfers submitted in batch electronic files: Excel spreadsheet, report downloaded from herd management software, or a field-delimited text file. 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) and 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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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. May 1, 2015—DAY AT THE DERBY, Keeneland Sales Pavilion, Lexington, Ky.; Jeff Butler, Norman Nabholz and Ernie Kueffner, sale mgrs.

Meetings and Expositions

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., East Peoria, Ill.

Shows

AUG. 1—WISCONSIN STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Milwaukee, Wis.; 12:30 p.m. (CDT). AUG. 1—OHIO STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW, heifers; Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio; 9:00 a.m. (EST); Lorne Ella, Hornsby, Ont., judge. AUG. 2—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, Canton 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. 14—West Virginia State Fair Junior Show, Fairlea, W.Va.; 5:00 p.m.; Jessica Sentelle, Jefferson, Md., judge. AUG. 15—KENTUCKY STATE FAIR JERSEY JUNIOR SHOW, Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:30 a.m. (EST); Katharine Knowlton, Blacksburg, Va., judge. AUG. 15—ILLINOIS STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW; Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill. 1:00 p.m. (CST). AUG. 15—MISSOURI STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW; Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Mo.; 8:00 a.m. (CST). AUG. 16—West Virginia State Fair Open Show, Fairlea, W.Va.; 1:30 p.m.; Tammie Stiles Doran, Newberry, S.C., judge. AUG. 17—KENTUCKY STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, Ky.; 9:00 a.m. (EST); Mike Berry, Albany, Ore., judge. AUG. 17—MISSOURI STATE FAIR JUNIOR (continued to page 63)

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Hazel Anne Sorenson was born on June 5, 2014, to James and Megan (Sorenson) Chamberlain, Milwaukee, Wis. She weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz. and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Chris and Cheryl Sorenson, Sorenson Hillview Jersey Farm Inc., Pine River, Wis. Chris is serving his third term as president of the American Jersey Cattle Association. Hazel was welcomed home by older siblings, Jonah, 5, and Josie, 3. Daryl and Roxanne Fletcher, Mistvale Farm, Tillamook, Ore., welcomed their third child, Jacoby Joseph Fletcher, on June 26, 2014. He weighed 9 lbs. 10 oz. and was 21½ inches long. Maternal grandparents are Reed and Shirley Johnson, Fallen Oak Jerseys, Molalla, Ore. Jacoby’s big brothers are Nolan, 7, and Nathan, 3. Briggs Mason Walton, the first child of Craig and Emily (Thornburg) Walton, Fulton, Md., was born on July 7, 2014. He weighed 8 lbs. 9 oz. and was 21 inches long. Craig is a part owner of Cascadia Iatola Puzzle, Supreme Champion of the 2012 North American International Livestock Exposition and Overall Premier Performance Cow of the 2013 All American Jersey Show. Emily is a former assistant editor of the Jersey Journal. Matthew M. Terry, Franklin, N.Y., has been voted as winner of the contest for 2014 Farmer of the Year by readers of The Daily Star newspaper, which serves the city of Oneonta, N.Y., and the counties of Otsego and Delaware. Terry was chosen for the recognition because of his dedication to his dairy farming career and work to improve his herd of Registered Jerseys. Terry began shipping milk 14 years ago, during finals week of his senior year at the State University of New York at Cobleskill. At that point his herd was a few cows that had been 4-H projects milked at another dairy and then brought home after graduation. Today, Terry milks about 85 cows and rents the farm. The herd is enrolled on REAP and has a 2013 lactation average of 19,898 lbs. milk, 1,001 lbs. fat and 758 lbs. protein. Kutz Dairy LLC, Jefferson, Wis., Page 14

A Hearty Welcome To These New AJCA Members

Kira Andre, Wauseon, Ohio Jennifer Beretta, Santa Rosa, Calif. Michael Burger, Adams, N.Y. Lisa Dauten, Litchfield, Conn. Skyler DeGroft, Cave City, Ky. Francisco Dinis, Hilmar, Calif. Jonathan Eate, Concord, N.H. Mervin Hilty Jr., Berne, Ind. L. Rose Hubbert, Westtown, N.Y. Ryan Junio, Pixley, Calif. Cameron Kenley, Blacksburg, Va. Tyler Kirchdoerfer, Cape Girardeau, Mo. Debra Mase, Lebanon, Tenn. Anneke Moss, Litchfield Park, Ariz. Jackson Moss, Litchfield Park, Ariz. Katie Moss, Litchfield Park, Ariz. Regan Moss, Litchfield Park, Ariz. Shelby Moss, Litchfield Park, Ariz. Sheridan Moss, Litchfield Park, Ariz. Glen Putnam, Piedmont, N.H. Lyman Rudgers, Attica, N.Y. James Schroer, Chino, Calif. David Scott, College Station, Texas Karlie Spurdens, Mooers Forks, N.Y. Andrea Smaciarz, Raymond, Wa. Richard Edwin Smith, Medina, N.Y. Billie Lee Wolfe, Greenville, Pa. Larry Yoder, LaGrange, Ind. Mark Yoder, Partridge, Kan.

was featured in the June 2014 newsletter published by the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin. The dairy is owned by Ron and Pam Kutz and their sons, Aaron and Allan. The Kutzes established the dairy in 1973 with Holsteins. They started using Jersey bulls for calving ease and then purchased a small herd of Jerseys in 2000. They liked them so much that they made additional Jersey purchases and eventually sold the Holsteins. The Kutzes also raise more than 1,600 head of dairy replacement heifers and just over 1,400 acres of crops. Kutz Dairy contracts their milk and feed purchases. They manage margins by marketing on both sides—inputs and milk—and strive to maintain good margin consistency. The Kutzes work with a marketing consultant and keep a close handle on the cost of production as well as markets for inputs, dairy exports and the global economy as a whole. Jersey junior Tommy Allen, Reedsburg, Wis., is one of four finalists in the National FFA Organization’s American Star Farmer competition. A panel of judges will interview Tommy and the other finalists

during the FFA convention in Louisville, Ky., this fall, with the winner announced at the general session on November 1. Allen and his family operate All-Lynn Jerseys. Allen was a member of the second Jersey Youth Academy and named Wisconsin Junior Jersey Breeder of the Year in 2011. The American Star Award recognizes FFA members who have developed outstanding agricultural skills and competencies through supervised agricultural experience (SAE) programs, earned an American FFA degree and met agricultural education, leadership and scholarship requirements.

Industry News In late June, River Valley Farm, Tremont, Ill., and Select Sires Inc., Plain City, Ohio, announced the formation of the 7JE5000 stud code series—an exclusive partnership between the 300cow dairy and the A.I. company. The new marketing code will feature approximately 20 more Jersey young sires a year for the Select Sires Jersey program, making them the largest sampler of Jersey bulls in the industry today. “This partnership is an ideal fit for both organizations because of our shared appreciation for quality genetics that will deliver customer satisfaction results,” said Herby Lutz, sire analyst at Select Sires. The first bulls that carried the new 7JE5000 stud code were released in July. ***************** Sexing Technologies of Navasota, Texas, announced the purchase of TaurusService Inc., Meehopany, Pa., in late July. The newly-established Taurus-ST, a division of Inguran, LLC, will continue to operate from its existing facility in Mehoopany, Pa. In a press release by Sexing Technologies, it was reported that the move will help strengthen the developing young sire program of Sexing Technologies, while preserving the outstanding genetic services offered by both companies. Dick Witter, Taurus-Service founder, continues to lead Taurus-ST and remains committed to carrying on the company’s rich history of close partnerships with its customers, as it has for more than 40 years. JERSEY JOURNAL

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It’s Time 2 Transfer The American Jersey Cattle Association has launched Time 2 Transfer, a limited-time promotion to boost filing ownership transfers of Registered Jerseys™ that introduces new discounts authorized by the Board of Directors and improvements in the association’s online services. Between now and December 8, Time 2 Transfer rolls back the transfer cost to the lowest, under 60-day fee for any Registered Jersey™ with a date of sale January 1, 2011, or later. Compared to the after 60-day fee ($17.00), that’s a savings of $3.00 per animal for non-REAP herds, and $5.00 for those enrolled on REAP. The price drops another $2 per animal when transfers are entered on infoJersey, the AJCA’s 24/7 service portal, or submitted in groups using Excel spreadsheets, reports generated from herd management software, or fielddelimited text files. With all the things that are on your “To Do” list each day, sending ownership transfers to the AJCA is one thing that might be put off to another day. But with new programming upgrades and the addition of a faster incoming internet connection, the association is streamlining the filing process and making it quicker. And that makes it much easier to complete the sale with the buyer. Transfers are the new owner’s key to accessing the full pedigree, performance records and genetic evaluations for the animals they have purchased. Plus, it allows them to record the offspring of their purchases with the AJCA. Time 2 Transfer also highlights an added benefit of the REAP (registration-Equity-appraisal-performance) program introduced January 1. The cost of transfers filed within 60 days of sale date drops from the base fee of $12.00 per animal as more transfers are filed during the REAP enrollment period: • for the 21st to 60th transfer, $10.00 each; • 61st to 100th transfer, $8.00 each; • 101st to 200th transfer, $6.00 each; • 201st to 600th transfer, $4.00 each; and • all transfers after 600, $2.00 each.

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Because Time 2 Transfer applies to all animals sold since January 1, 2011, this is an opportune time for REAP herd owners to catch up on all their transfer work. The more catch-up transfers that are processed between now and December 8, the less they will cost a REAP herd owner. Herds not on REAP that have many transfers to file might also find it a good time to enroll. Recording the transfer of ownership on AJCA records is the ultimate step in assuring customer satisfaction because the transfer puts the AJCA registration number into the buyer’s business management software. Our goal is to make owning Jerseys more profitable than any other breed, and the AJCA registration number is the most cost-effective and efficient way to get vital information needed to operate more profitably. Annual Meeting Wrap-Up It is a privilege to bring you this issue of Jersey Journal, because from Constituent Day on Capitol Hill to a recordsetting National Heifer Sale, and loads of information sharing and networking in between, the 2014 annual meetings provoked a lot of thought and discussion about where the Jersey breed and these organizations stand today and where they are going in the years to come. We hope that these reports about what happened and what was said in Alexandria extend those provocative conversations into the days and weeks and months ahead, and towards the 2015 Annual Meetings in East Peoria, Ill. We especially take this opportunity to recognize the organizations, companies and individuals who partnered with the USJersey organizations to sponsor “History Being Written.” The unforgettable experience that 300-plus Jersey owners and guests had in Alexandria and Washington, D.C., was possible only because of their generosity in providing financial and in-kind support for these events. They are listed on the page opposite and we send a sincere “Thank You” to each and every one of them. We hope that you too will add your thanks for their support whenever the opportunity arises in the coming months.

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Genomics To Speed Up “Total Breed Progress”

“That puts us at 12% U.S. market share, he current run of Jersey business testing,” Smith argued. He pointed out a two percentage point increase over the records—five of the past six years for that at the end of 2013, the 128 Active previous year. AJCA registrations, eight of the past nine A.I. bulls—all genotyped and many “Our A.I. partners are doing great work years for REAP cow enrollment, and 13 brought in as G-code bulls since genomic marketing Jersey semen,” he continued. of the past 14 for evaluations became official—averaged “You are doing a great job of improving NAAB domestic $314 for Cheese Merit and 111 for Jersey the Jersey cow to make this happen.” semen sales— Performance Index™, with averages for With the advent of genomic evaluations, is due in large Productive Life and PTA Type of 1.8 and production gains have accelerated, Smith measure to the fact 0.9, respectively. noted, pointing to CDCB statistics that that Jersey owners However, “we can do a lot more,” Jersey cows born in 2010 average 23,134 have never been Smith continued, showing that the 135 lbs. milk on an energy-corrected m.e. willing to back G-code bulls entering A.I. service in basis, the cows born in 2011 average away from a basic 2012 averaged 167 for JPI™, and the 158 23,904 lbs. and those in 2012, 24,743 lbs. challenge: To make bulls started in 2013 averaged JPI™ 188, “It’s very important we continue to owning Jerseys more profitable than a year-over-year increase of 13%. change our cow to a very profitable, longowning any other kind of dairy cattle. “Genomics has opened the door. We lived cow and semen has been the key to With those records, and more, in want to maintain our rate of improvement making that happen. If that [genetic gain] the books, and 2014 on pace to break or speed it up. I’d love to see that speeded slows down, this will die.” them again, Executive Secretary & up.” CEO Neal Smith directed the members Beyond The Elite Partnership For Breed Growth attending the 146th Annual Meeting of the “Some of you have made a good case With an estimated 925,000 Jersey cows American Jersey Cattle Association to to me that you don’t need to test all your in the U.S. dairy herd at the beginning of the next challenge: increasing the rate of females, that it doesn’t add up for you,” 2014, and Jerseys in one of every four genotyping and number he continued. “But I’m of genomic evaluations going to make a good for Registered Jerseys™ case back that there’s a in the United States. lot more to genotyping “Genomic testing is WHEREAS, In 1868, the American Jersey Cattle Association was established to than testing to market encourage the development of the Jersey breed of cattle in the United States of America; a great opportunity to your very high, extreme and improve the breed more animals. rapidly, which means WHEREAS, 2013 was an historic year for the Association and its 2,130 active members, “I think we’ve reached with a second consecutive year over 100,000 registrations, records in all primary service improving your herds at the point when genomics categories, and the highest level of Jersey production in history; and home more rapidly,” he is no longer just a tool asserted. WHEREAS, Its affiliate National All-Jersey Inc. continued to advance its mission to to find the elite and increase the value of and demand for Jersey milk and milk products and Jersey cattle in “Down the road, we’re market those. It gives markets near and far; and going to learn more about you a lot more basic and different things we can WHEREAS, These organizations have chosen to hold their 2014 Annual Meetings with much more accurate the theme of History Being Written in Alexandria, known for its own History of Making measure, and that’s great information on the History, opportunity for us.” animals you test. Now, Therefore, I, William D. Euille, Mayor of the City of Alexandria, “You can plan a An 11% Testing Rate Virginia, and on behalf of the Alexandria City Council, do hereby welcome members strategy that will give you “Our competitors are th and guests for the 146 Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association and a snapshot of your herd,” testing more animals than the 56th Annual Meeting of National All-Jersey Inc. Smith said, continuing we are. We don’t want to And extend our hospitality for an enjoyable stay in the City of Alexandria and best to suggest it was time get left behind.” For the wishes for excellent meetings. to consider a strategy July 2014 genomic evaluIn Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal to “test all your heifers. ations, Smith noted, the of the City of Alexandria to be affixed this 25th day of June, 2014. Select best replacements Council on Dairy Cattle and save money in Breeding reported that a costly part of your 11% of all U.S. genooperation. Use genomic types are from Jerseys, a evaluations to manage total of 72,899 out of 633,945 (Holstein herds across the country, Smith noted that a more profitable herd, and maximize accounting for nearly all of the balance). domestic semen sales suggest continued genetic gains. Jersey females are 12% of the U.S. total, and perhaps accelerated breed growth. “I want to challenge each and every but males just 9%. “There’s a keen interest in our cow one of you to go home and evaluate what “Total breed progress has a tremendous today and here we are, a total of 4.3 you are doing genomic testing-wise.” opportunity to speed up through genomic million units of Jersey semen,” he said.

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The finest Registered Jerseys™ in the world will take center stage when The 62nd All American Jersey Show & Sale returns November 8, 9 and 10 to the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky. Premiums totaling $46,875 will be offered for three shows. Last year’s All American assembled nearly 600 Registered Jerseys™ under one roof, making it the largest single-site exhibition of Jerseys in the United States and the world for 2013. The All American Junior Jersey Show is scheduled for Saturday, November 8. This is one of the richest junior shows in the world with $9,625 in premiums offered for 2014, plus an additional $5,000 in exhibitor support provided by the American Jersey Cattle Association. The 61st National Jersey Jug Futurity on Sunday, November 9 will award premiums estimated at $11,000. The open division of The All American Jersey Show is set to take place on November 10. The first and second place entries in each class of all shows will be named the All American and Reserve All American winners for 2014 by the American Jersey Cattle Association. The shows will be streamed live from Freedom Hall via webcast. Entries may be made online at www. livestockexpo.org starting September 1. Regular entry deadline is September 20. Late entry deadline is October 10 and the fee is double the regular entry rate. An October 25 Extra Late entry will again be available for Open and Junior cattle. The fee is $100 and special rules apply. Two sales, both managed by Jersey Marketing Service of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, will also occur that same weekend: the 62nd All American Jersey Sale on Sunday, November 9, and the 57th Pot O’Gold Sale on Saturday, November 8. Both sales will be broadcast live with online bidding at Jersey Auction Live. All events will be held at the Kentucky Exposition Center, conveniently located near the Louisville airport. Make your hotel reservation directly with the Hilton Garden Inn-Louisville Airport. Call 502/637-2424 and ask to book using the code AJC to receive the AJCA discounted rate of $124 single or double, offered from Wednesday, November 5 through Tuesday, November 10. The hotel cut-off date to reserve rooms at this discounted rate is October 6, 2014. JERSEY JOURNAL

REPORT OF NAJ GENERAL MANAGER

Continuing to Change the Color of the Industry Excerpts from the report of Erick Metzger, General Manager National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) at the 56th Annual Meeting of the organization on June 27, 2014, in Alexandria, Va.

ational All-Jersey Inc. is undertaking two projects with the potential to change the color of the dairy industry even more than in recent years. The f irst is promotion of Jersey milk for the production of protein-standardized powders. The second is the adoption of multiple component pricing (MCP) in the southeastern Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs). Both projects stand to increase the demand for and value of Jersey milk. Protein-Standardized Powders In recent months, exports have equaled about one-sixth of U.S. milk solids production. Think of the significance of the export market in this way: dairies that milk twice a day have one milking every three days exported. For dairies that milk three times a day, one milking every other day is exported.

to 34% crude protein of the nonfat solids. Jersey milk can be significantly more valuable to NDM and WMP processors than average milk because higher protein milk yields higher protein powder. When NDM is made from average milk, the end product is about 36% crude protein. When NDM is made from Jersey milk, the end product is more than 39% crude protein. For export, both SMP and WMP can be extended with low-cost lactose or milk permeate until the 34% crude protein level is achieved. Being able to utilize more lactose or milk permeate in conjunction with SMP and WMP that starts from Jersey milk yields more volume of product per hundredweight of milk processed. Last year, lactose cost 66 cents per pound and milk permeate sold for even less. SMP sold for $1.72 per pound and WMP sold for $1.87 per pound. The economics of this are illustrated in the chart below. It has long been common knowledge that Jersey milk yields more pounds of NDM per hundredweight (0.45)

Jersey Advantage for Protein-Standardized Powders Product Yields Average Milk

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Cream (45% butterfat)

8.21

10.55

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8.72

9.17

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9.54

10.94

+1.40

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0.79

1.72

+0.93

Whole Milk Powder

13.12

15.19

+2.07

Added Lactose

0.39

1.27

+0.88

Jersey milk yields end product than average milk in the manufacturing of cream and protein powders, including nonfat dry milk, skim milk powder and whole milk powder. Yields of skim milk powder and whole milk powder can be extended using lactoseat a rate of nearly a pound per hundredweight. This is a profitable move for processors because lactose is significantly less expensive than protein.

One of the reasons exports have grown is because the U.S. is selling more nonfat dry milk (NDM) and protein-standardized powders, which include skim milk powder (SMP) and whole milk powder (WMP). In processing NDM, long the staple of the powder industry, the cream is separated from the skim and the skim is dried to leave only the nonfat solids. With SMP, protein levels in the dried skim are standardized to 34% crude protein. With WMP, the butterfat is retained in the powder, and the skim is standardized Page 22

than average milk. However, the yield advantages in the production of protein standardized powders is even greater. With skim milk powder, processors can get an additional 1.4 lbs. of product by using Jersey milk rather than average milk. This is because nearly an additional pound of lactose (0.93) can be used in converting NDM to SMP. The Jersey advantage for production of WMP is even greater. Processors can get more than 15 lbs. of WMP per hundredweight from Jersey milk—2 lbs. more than from average milk.

Using last year’s figures, an extra half pound of NDM was worth about 6 cents net income per hundredweight from Jersey milk than average milk. The extra SMP was worth $1.10 net income per hundredweight and the WMP equated to an additional $1.51 per hundredweight. NAJ compiled this information to prove a concept—higher protein milk makes higher protein powder—and to quantify the added value of using Jersey milk in the production of protein-standardized powders. The spreadsheet that was used to calculate figures is publicly available. Processors can download it and modify it for their plants using their own specific numbers for input costs, yields, product values and more. To date this analysis has been shared with the American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI), the trade association for the domestic dairy ingredients industry. ADPI, in turn, has made it available to all their members. The Cheese Reporter reprinted the article in its entirety in their June 13 publication. DairyBusinesss included it in a daily email update. The article was also included in the June issue of the Jersey Journal beginning on page 112. The U.S. Dairy Export Council is very supportive of the analysis, as well. For NAJ members whose cooperatives manufacture protein-standardized powders, inquire if the co-op directs high-component milk to powder production to maximize plant profitability. As a member, you have a stake in the organization’s profitability. Make sure your milk buyer understands the additional profit that can be realized by using highcomponent milk. And, if high-component milk is being utilized for powder production, inquire if a justified bonus is being paid for that milk because it is higher-yielding. Industry-wide, having an additional profit margin is built into the powder industry can help the U.S. to be competitive in the world market longer and expand its share of the export market. Response to NAJ’s analysis of proteinstandardized milk powders has been interesting. One cooperative general manager said he agreed with the concepts that were laid out and didn’t doubt the validity of the numbers, but the co-op couldn’t tell members what breed of cow to milk. NAJ agreed that co-ops can’t tell members what breed of cows to milk, but co-ops can tell them what kind of milk is needed to (continued to page 24)

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regulated price is overvaluing milk. While there are some months that protein falls below 2.99% true protein, there are so many more months with high values above 2.99% that, as a whole, milk is being undervalued by the regulated price in the southeast. To illustrate this impact in dollars and cents, NAJ compared the prices producers received (skim-fat) to what they would have received under component pricing for the years 2006-2013. In the Appalachian Order, the regulated price underpaid producers for the value of their milk by about $26 million over this time period. In the Southeast Order,

increased over the past 14 years. In some Orders, protein increased dramatically, including the Pacific Northwest Order, where make plants most profitable. And co-ops protein test climbed from 3% to more than can structure payment plan to incentivize 3.2% from 2000-2013. production of that milk. Component pricing could also help the A dairy economist for another cooperative southeast, which is a milk deficit area, bring that manufactures a lot of powder stated his in supplemental milk from outside the cooperative would be foolish to bring in region to meet its Class I needs. Processors high-component milk from a distance when and cooperatives are now in a position of average milk is sitting just 40 miles from the buying milk in MCP areas and selling it in powder plant. skim-fat areas. They lose money on that type The smartest long term action would be to of transaction too many times because the convert the local milk to the kind of milk that components in the milk are worth more than will increase plant profitability by changing the higher Class I utilization in the southeast. how milk is paid for. As well, producers in areas with There is old milk marketing component pricing don’t want adage, the three-M principle: to sell their milk to the southeast Money Moves Milk. It is highlybecause skim-fat pricing values correlated to the five-M principle— their milk less than MCP. More Money Moves More Milk— Some argue that MCP in the and the seven-M principle—Much southeast would create winners More Money Moves Much More and losers by shifting milk’s value Milk. to its components. The current If milk buyers and processors system already creates winners and understand the economics of using losers. The winners are producers high component milk for their with substandard milk. The protein-standardized powder, they losers are producers with above will seek Jersey milk. And they will average component milk who be willing to pay for it. are subsidizing low-component producers. Component Pricing in Component pricing would the Southeast Currently, the regulated price This graphic shows the actual protein test of producer milk in also eliminate instances where for milk in the three southeastern the three southeast Federal Milk Marketing Orders from November processors either overpay or FMMOs—the Appalachian, 2008-January 2014. The flat yellow line is 2.99% protein. The blue line underpay for milk. With skim-fat Southeast and Florida Orders—is represents protein test for Order 5 (Appalachian); red is for Order 6 pricing, processors overpay for based on skim-fat pricing, which (Florida); and green is for Order 7 (Southeast). Each time the colored milk that is less than 2.99% true lines are above the yellow line, producers were underpaid for the value includes butterfat and skim, but of their milk. When they were below the line, processors overpaid for protein, and underpay for milk does not include protein or other the value of the milk. As a whole, producers in the southeast are being when it is over 2.99% true protein. If pricing is based on components, solids. The regulated price for the underpaid for their milk under skim-fat pricing. processors will pay for what they other six Orders, which cover the which had a higher volume of milk, the get all the time. rest of the country except Arizona, is based regulated price underpaid producers by more NAJ is distributing this information to on MCP, which includes payment for protein than $43 million. In the Florida Order, which cooperatives, producer organizations and and other solids in addition to butterfat. has higher Class I utilization and lower milk processors. It is time to initiate serious Skim-fat pricing assumes the milk has components, the regulated price was slightly conversations that will advance this issue. 2.99% true protein and 5.69% other solids. below break-even. Initial discussions have been positive. Because skim-fat pricing includes butterfat, NAJ also played the “what if ” game and The Jersey breed is closer to getting producers whose milk has more butterfat took a look at what could have happened component pricing adopted in the southeast than that receive a higher price for their if producers in the southeast had increased than ever. But we still have a long road ahead milk. If their milk has less butterfat, they get their protein test by just .05% during that of us. This will be the highest priority for less. Three other key components of milk— time. The Appalachian Order would have NAJ during the coming year. protein, other solids and nonfat solids—do added more than $10 million in value, Between component pricing in the not figure into the producer price at all. the Southeast Order would have added an southeast and emphasizing the economics of Does this pricing structure pay fairly for additional $20 million in value and the Jersey milk in protein-standardized powder, milk in the southeast based on its actual Florida Order would have gone from breakwe can make the color of the U.S. dairy composition? NAJ used data from the even to net positive. The total additional industry even more brown than it is now. FMMO administrators to create the graphic dollars paid to producers in those three above, which shows actual protein test for the Orders would have been just under $100,000. three Orders from November 2008 through Will producers respond to an economic December 2013. Every time one of the incentive for protein? The forecast, based colored lines, representing actual producer on markets that have adopted component protein test, is above the flat line representing pricing in the past, predicts they will, 2.99% true protein, the regulated price is and everyone will gain. In each of the six undervaluing milk. Every time one of the FMMOs that use MCP, true protein test has protein lines is under the 2.99% line, the (continued from page 22)

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Protein Demand Spells Opportunity for Jerseys

hough demand for dairy products on the “You don’t build markets that way. And for China. domestic front is stagnant, there is opyou certainly don’t build relationships with “New Zealand is so focused on supplying portunity for the dairy industry to capitalize prices that way. whole milk powder for China that it has on growing world demand for dairy, espe “As a consistent supplier, you are supdropped some of its relationships on the cially protein-rich dairy products, accordplying the market all the time. You are cheese side,” Brown commented. ing to Mike Brown, Director of Dairy Ecomaking the same product you always have In a round-about manner, this has been nomics and Policy for Glanbia Foods Inc. and buyers can rely on you to sell it to them. beneficial for the U.S. because some domes “World growth is where we are tic cheese companies have picked up going to see our future,” said Brown that longer-term business. in his keynote address at the recent “This is important for one speannual meeting of National Allcific reason—the 15% of milk solids Jersey Inc. (NAJ) in Alexandria, that were exported last year,” noted Va., on June 27. Brown was NAJ Brown. “What would have happened general manager from 1993-2004 if we didn’t have those markets and and received the national Jersey the milk solids had stayed here? The organization’s Award for Meritorious price of milk would have dropped. Service in 2004. We enjoyed the milk prices we had Brown told Jersey breeders, dethis winter because of exports, spemand for dairy products across the cifically cheese exports.” globe has been growing at a rate of “Price regulation is important,” 2-2.5% in recent years and was well Brown continued. “But markets are over 3% last year. more important. We still need to have “Our biggest growth area is dry To meet global demand and get the best price, the United markets to generate a price. Regulamilk products—dry whole milk, States needs to become the preferred supplier for world dairy tion helps us figure out how to pay skim milk powder, milk proteins markets. To achieve this, it needs to move beyond tactical selling it.” and whey proteins. Infant and child and consistent supplier. nutrition has been a huge part of this Free Trade Agreements growth, particularly in Asia, where “The U.S. is a very competitive they have improved incomes and supplier for the world market based more money so want to feed their on price,” said Brown. “One of our babies better.” big advantages is that we don’t pas What is particularly promising ture, so production is not seasonable. for Jersey breeders is that all four As a result, we have a lot of opportuof these products are protein based nity to be a good full-year supplier.” products, Brown summed. Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) can play a big role in growing the Opportunity Knocks export market and making the U.S. In 2013, exports exceeded 15% of even more competitive. the total milk solids produced by the “Mexico is our greatest example domestic dairy herd. This equated It was standing-room-only for Mike Brown’s keynote address of this,” Brown continued. Though to just over 3.9 billion pounds of to Jersey breeders attending the 56th annual meeting of National most countries pay tariffs when sellmilk solids valued at $6.7 billion. All-Jersey Inc. ing cheese to Mexico, the U.S. does More than half of the whey protein not because the North American But you are not necessarily listening to your and skim milk powder (nonfat dry milk) Free Trade Agreement makes it the precustomers and are tailoring your product to produced in this country last year was ferred supplier. The U.S. has developed a meet their needs.” exported. Butter exports climbed to 10.7% huge export market for cheese because of As a preferred supplier, you meet the and cheese exports were 6.3%. this, with Mexico being the largest importer specific needs of the customer in terms To meet global demand and get the best by far. of delivery and product performance, reprice, the U.S. needs to move beyond the This past year, the U.S. signed an FTA marked Brown. You build buyer confidence marketing stages of tactical selling and with Korea, creating new opportunities and loyalty and develop long-term strategic consistent supplier to preferred supplier, for exports of dairy products to Korea. As relationships that improve pricing terms and Brown noted. well, negotiations for free trade between consistent sales. Tactical selling is basically spot marketmajor countries on both sides of the Pacific A good example of a preferred supplier is ing, he explained. When you have extra Ocean—Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, New Zealand, which has developed a lucraproduct, you sell a little bit here and a little Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, the U.S (continued to page 28) tive export market for whole milk powder bit there until it is gone. Page 26

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Opportunity for Jerseys (continued from page 26)

and others—continue as part of the TransPacific Partnership. Brown reminded Jersey breeders that FTAs are a two-way street. “One of our biggest challenges with China right now is that New Zealand has an FTA with China. We do not. As a result, our products are more expensive for the Chinese. “Whatever is paid as a tariff can’t be paid to a farmer or passed as a cost savings to a buyer.” New Products Though world demand for dairy is on the rise, domestic demand is flat. “Total dairy demand is at the rate of population growth or less, particularly on the fluid side,” said Brown. “Cheese has been the star, but that is slowing too. Fluid milk sales are declining, as are those for ice cream. Yogurt sales are growing fast, but from a small base.” “But that doesn’t mean we don’t have lots of opportunities,” Brown remarked. “Some products have gained. As a percent growth, yogurt has more than doubled since 2000. Cheese is up about 20-25%.” The saga for sales of butter is a welcome surprise for the dairy industry, noted Brown. Demand for butter, which

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had earned bad marks from nutritionists for decades, is on the rise, both domestically and internationally, as nutritionists are now urging consumers to remove the previously-touted margarine from their diets and eliminate all trans-fats. Butter even made the cover of Time magazine and was featured in the June 23 cover story entitled, “Eat butter: Scientists labeled fat the enemy. Why they were wrong.” “Creams and half-and-half are the only growing category for traditional fluid milk,” Brown commented. “They have grown because sales of coffee have grown. Call it the Starbucks effect.” We are also starting to see consumers turn back to full fat milk, largely because of nutrition, remarked Brown. “We have a lot of opportunity on the fluid side if we take some lessons from butter.” New fluid milk products are being developed to capitalize on consumer demand for protein. Some of the products on the market today include Fairlife by Select Milk Producers Inc. and Continental Dairy Products Inc. and Calorie Countdown by Hood, a pair of high-protein milk products that have been filtered to remove some of the sugars and fats in milk. “These are the kinds of products and the

creativity we need if we are going to continue to grow these consumer products.” Protein is King What does all this mean for Jersey producers, asked Brown? “Protein is still the focus,” he summed. “Growth centers on milk proteins.” Most exports are standardized for protein and, on the domestic front, consumers are showing they are willing to pay for high-protein products. “What is Jersey’s competitive position? “Jerseys are there.” “Our experience at Glanbia is that we can’t find enough Jersey cows to meet demand. The Jersey percentage of our milk supply has gone up from 10-15% in the last year. And it would go up faster if we could find the cows.” Jerseys are poised for a competitive position because they produce more fat and protein with less feed and have the sustainability advantage.

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INDUSTRY LEADERS

CDCB Taking Steps to Grow Dairy Database

n the year that has passed since the “The vast majority of females geno The CDCB board is comprised of 12 Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding typed in the world have been done right voting members and two non-voting (CDCB) signed a non-funded cooperative here in the U.S.,” commented Dr. Meland. members, explained Dr. Meland. “Each of agreement with USDA’s Animal Research “In some countries, like Germany, and the four sectors has three voting members Service (ARS) to assume responsibility other major dairy regions, dairy producers and allied industry has the two non-voting for genetic evaluations of dairy cattle, the are genotyping just a few hundred cows a members. The non-voting positions were Council has laid the groundwork for service month. In the U.S., they are genotyping 16added to bring a different perspective and and delivery of the evaluations and is mov18,000 females a month. Right now, there more involvement to the board from orgaing on to the next stage of the transition. are more than 505,000 female genotypes nizations that traditionally have not been The CDCB has taken the first step— and 128,000 bull genotypes (all dairy involved with the Council in the past.” delivery of official monthly and interim breeds) in the CDCB database.” “The Council works for the broader genetic evaluations since December good while recognizing we still 2013—and is now concentrating on have commercial interests and growing the database in terms of competitive opportunities,” he amount of data, quality of data and continued. “The system has allowed interpretation of data for new traits, U.S. and international dairy producreported Dr. Ole Meland. ers to receive world class genetic Dr. Meland has chaired the evaluations and management tools.” CDCB since 2010 and was the guest speaker at the 146th Annual Meeting Short Term Goals of the American Jersey Cattle As The dairy industry has been sociation on June 28 in Alexandria, making genetic progress since the Va. He told Jersey breeders the first tool, daughter-dam compariCouncil recently hired its first chief son, was introduced in 1926. It is executive officer, Dr. Joau Durr (see just beginning to learn how the latpage 35 for details), and will be est tool, genomic selection, which fully-staffed with an additional 6-7 was introduced just five years ago, Dr. Ole Meland, left, receives a plaque with an image of full-time employees in the coming the “Wide Load Ahead” painting from AJCA-NAJ Executive can be used for genetic advancemonths. As well, the CDCB ap- Secretary Neal Smith. ment. pointed a new 12-member research “With genomics, some say advisory working group to review research The challenge is that genomic evaluations phenotype is not needed,” Dr. Meland results and prioritize research projects. require a tremendous amount of service remarked. “Actually genomics needs more Though the CDCB is now responsible work. phenotypic data, not less. for service, calculation and delivery of It was these service requirements that “We have to re-evaluate the SNP effects genetic evaluations, Meland noted, USDA prompted the USDA-ARS, which had with every generation for genomic evaluawill continue to conduct research for dairy previously calculated genetic evaluations, tions. And we need more phenotypic data cattle genetic evaluations through the to relinquish this responsibility in order to to get that done—more animals evaluated, newly-established Animal Genomics and focus on its primary role—research—in more animals on test and more animals in Improvement Laboratory (AGIL). October 2009. The CDCB, which had the system.” “Think of AGIL as the R&D of genetic been established in 1986 to promote “One of the early needs identified by evaluations and the Council as the business communication among the dairy industry, the Dairy Data Working Group was to end of them,” summed Meland. “This is became more involved and established a develop strategies to increase the data that a government-industry partnership that is Dairy Data Working Group to work on the comes into the system,” Meland noted. sustainable and will best serve the dairy logistics for delivery of the genetic evalua“The engine for genetic change is driven producers of the U.S. well into the future.” tions. A year later, a Business Plan Workby data. The more data we have, the more ing Group was appointed by the CDCB we can fine-tune the system and improve A Bit of History to make recommendations on a business the rate of genetic gain for economically Domestic dairy producers enjoy the and governance structure and establish a important traits.” world “gold standard” when it comes to budget for the organization. A lot of this information is already being genetic evaluations of their cattle. Success Today, the Council is represented by captured on computers on the farm. is based on decades of information gatherfour dairy organizations—the National “We need to devise strategies to get that ing and the development and use of genetic Association of Animal Breeders, the Nadata into the CDCB database so it is availtools in herd management. The potential to tional Dairy Herd Information System, the able to calculate genetic evaluations for further develop this advantage is at their Purebred Dairy Cattle Association and the new traits and management benchmarks,” fingertips because they are genotyping Dairy Records Processing Centers, which said Dr. Meland. (continued to page 34) more animals than anywhere else. joined the group in 2012.

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ADDRESS OF THE AJCA PRESIDENT

The Importance of Improving Jersey Genetics Address of Chris Sorenson, President to the 146 th Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association, June 28, 2014, Alexandria, Va.

are able to enjoy these freedoms. Last year we were challenged by Dave Thorbahn of Select Sires to increase the number of young bulls sampled. A couple of days ago, Dick Smith of ABS Global challenged us to use our breed to its highhat a privilege to have this 146th anest potential. People and organizations nual meeting of the American Jersey in the industry realize the potential of the Cattle Association in the Washington D.C. Jersey cow and we as breeders also need to area, the most concentrated move forward at an even area of history and governgreater pace. What better ment in this great nation. way to do this but through With all the museums, genetics and what better monuments, and governway but through genomic ment buildings to see, just testing? Last nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nawhere does one begin? tional Heifer Sale again This great country is proved testing does pay what it is today because of dividends. Not all animals the foresight and the tough can be high, but what betdecision-making of many ter way to find out which influential leaders. Those of your animals are, and, decisions were probably consequently, will build questioned at the time, your herd base faster. By much as we question ones doing this it also improves being made today. Howreliability of the Jersey ever history has shown breed in general. With milk most of them turned out The 2014-2015 Board of Directors of the American Jersey Cattle Association. prices at an all-time high, correctly and we are able Front row, from left: David Norman, chair of the Finance Committee; Neal Smith, as well as cull cattle prices to enjoy the freedoms we Executive Secretary; Chris Sorenson, president; and Ralph Frerichs, vice president so good, what better time and chair of the Development Committee. (back row): Corey Lutz, chair of the Breed have today. to spend a small portion to Improvement Committee; Eddie Kirchdoerfer; Alan Chittenden; Walter Owens; Kelly The same holds true in Moss; C.A. Russell; Sam Bok; Tom Seals and Phil Gordon, chair of the Information genetically find your best our organization. Decisions Technology and Identification Committee. Not pictured: Wes Snow. animals? made over the years, some We will be individually questioned at the time, also have proven to office, for the outstanding job they do for thanking directors later and welcoming new be the correct ones for the American Jersey the American Jersey Cattle Association ones. We are looking forward to the new Cattle Association and we have all reaped and its members. I would also like to say potential ideas as well as continuing to work the rewards. As a result of the programs, it a special thank you to Jerry Spielman and on ones left by our current directors. is a pleasure each year to be able to stand Norm Martin for helping lay the wreath at So let us continue to enjoy this annual here and report another year of fantastic the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, but even meeting and continue our success with the growth in all areas of our organization. more for their service to our country so we greatest of breedsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Jersey.

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With this growth, a big concern is being able to take proper care of the many new breeders embracing our success. A lot of discussion centered around this earlier in board meetings and with that growing need we are taking a good hard look at how we can improve our services. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff, both here and in the

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ADDRESS OF THE NAJ PRESIDENT

Making the Contacts for a Profitable Future Address of David Endres, NAJ President to the 56th Annual Meeting of National AllJersey Inc., June 27, 2014, Alexandria, Va.

think we had some impact on the Margin Insurance issue with the Farm Bill. They were very intent on listening to us when we talked about having a 90-day minimum sign-up period. What they really liked was it wasn’t a self-fulfilling interest, but it was elcome to our nation’s capitol. On an interest in the program to help make it behalf of the National All-Jersey successful. Inc. (NAJ) board of directors, I would like Last fall NAJ was a to thank Erick Metzger sponsor and exhibitor at and all the staff for all the Agricultural Bankers of their hard work this Association convention. past year in the NAJ For too long the agricultural arena. lending community has NAJ was ver y not appreciated the profit involved in working on potential of Jersey cows. the Farm Bill last year Meeting the ag lenders and as it carried over at their event, NAJ had into 2014. Focused on a captive audience to the dairy provisions explain how Jersey cows i n t h e b i l l , NA J are different that ‘industry fully supported the average cows’ and how adoption of the Margin those differences translate Protection Program into added profitability in conjunction with for their owners. This ending the MILC, message may need to Dairy Product Price S u p p o r t P r og r a m The 2014-2015 Board of Directors of National All-Jersey Inc.(NAJ). Front row, from b e r e p e a t e d s e v e r a l and the Dairy Export left: Marion Barlass, General Manager of NAJ Erick Metzger, Neal Smith, Executive times before it is fully Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, President Dave Endres and Vice President Incentive Program. James Huffard. Second row, from left: John Kokoski, Chris Sorenson, Calvin Graber, comprehended. However, However, the proposed Ralph Frerichs, Mike Wickstrom, chair of the Finance Committee and Norman Martin. now that introduction have been made, further dairy provision that Not pictured are Rick Doran and David Norman. communication between was of concern to NAJ Jersey producers. All told, Jersey members the Jersey organizations and the ag lenders was the Market Stabilization program. made over 80 Congressional visits to talk should come naturally. NAJ opposed the Market Stabilization about the importance of immigration I personally attended this conference program because whenever it would reform, expanded trade opportunities, myself and the observations I came away have been triggered, the market’s most implementation of the Farm Bill and the with were: they were very surprised to see valuable milk would have been assessed enactment of proposed EPA watershed us there but also they were impressed we the highest penalty. Milk in high Class 1 standards. Now that introductions have would come directly to them as ag lenders utilization areas, milk earning high quality been made between many lawmakers, their with our story and our information. I premiums, and, yes, high component staffs, and our producers, Jersey owners believe that by showing them what we have milk would have been hit the hardest. are poised to continue to have input into to offer, some of these lenders will contact This policy would have been in direct the issues affecting our industry and our us in the future when a dairy producer who conflict with trying to create a more breed. wants to expand with Jerseys. market-oriented industry. NAJ partnered Talking to fellow Jersey breeders and NAJ also continues to focus on with other producer organizations and producers about their visits on the Hill economic analysis that will increase processors to oppose this provision and two days ago, there have been a variety the demand for and the value of Jersey the Farm Bill signed into law earlier this of highlights as many had never been to milk and components. In his report, year included a new margin insurance Capitol Hill. That itself was an experience. NAJ General Manager Erick Metzger program without it being coupled with Some were lucky enough to meet their will outline two significant projects NAJ supply management. elected officials personally. But, whether has undertaken during the last year that This was one of the triggers a year and a we visited personally with the elected hold the potential to benefit U.S. Jersey half ago when several NAJ board members officials or their staff, we were able to get producers. made a trip to Washington D.C. to lobby the messages across on some key issues Once again, welcome to our nation’s hard for. We felt we were very successful that NAJ has. capitol and thank you for attending the in helping get our thoughts across to the My own experience was great and I NAJ annual meeting. various congressmen we talked with.

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NAJ initiated new activities in the past year. One happened just two days ago with Constituent Day on Capitol Hill. We thank the 80 Jersey producers and their families who came to Alexandria a day early in order to visit the offices of their members of Congress and talk about issues important to the dairy industry and

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Update on the CDCB (continued from page 30)

Meland cited the industry’s experience with the traits daughter pregnancy rate and production as a good example of how available information was used to boost genetic progress for a pair of negatively correlated traits. “Daughter pregnancy rate and reproduction was declining because dairy producers were selecting heavily for production for so many years,” he explained. “But as soon as we got the data we needed to calculate genetic evaluations for daughter pregnancy rate, that thing has turned around and we are increasing both traits at the same time.” “There may be other economically important traits that are declining as well because we are selecting for something else,” he continued. “It all comes down to data. If we have the data, we can get it done.” The topic of new traits of economic importance is on the agenda for the research advisory working group, which will meet in Beltsville, Md., in early August. Two other short term goals of the CDCB are to get materials license agreements signed and genomic evaluations included in mating programs. The enhanced mating programs will be most effective for females that have been genotyped, noted Meland. “Today, our mating programs assume an animal gets an average set of genetics from its parents. If an animal has been genotyped, we can mate it based on what it actually inherited rather than assuming it received an average set of genes.” Genetic mating programs will likely be available to dairy producers through A.I. organizations and breed associations within two months. And finally, Dr. Meland reported a genetic base change will take effect for official genetic evaluations in December 2014, along with updates to the formula for Net Merit.

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Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding Hires CEO The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) has hired João Walter Dürr of Uppsala, Sweden, as its chief executive officer. Dürr, who will be relocating to the Beltsville, Md. area, brings a wealth of managerial experience in milk recording, database development and genetic evaluDurr ation to CDCB. Since 2008, he has served as the Interbull Centre executive director. In 1991, Dürr earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil; followed by master’s and doctorate degrees from McGill University, Montreal, in animal science, breeding and genetics. From 1997-2008, he held various positions with Universidade de Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, including Veterinary School professor, Dairy Herds Analysis Service general manager, Food Science Research Centre director and associate vice principal for research. In addition, he served as president of the Brazilian Milk Quality Council, a national, non-profit organization with a mission of promoting milk quality and mastitis prevention in Brazil, from 2004 to 2007. As the Interbull executive director, Dürr helped coordinate the organization’s transition from academics to a businessoriented operation, incorporating new services into the portfolio. He also skillfully guided Interbull through the genomic revolution and provided a network for scientific and dairy industry communities to develop the framework of applied cattle genomics. Additionally, Dürr created a dynamic web site to improve communication with service users and the general public, implemented a quality assurance infrastructure to comply with international standards, and helped streamline genetic evaluation operations to handle multi-country pedigrees and estimated breeding values. “With CDCB in its early stages of coordinating service responsibilities for calculating and distributing genetic evaluations and genomic predictions, providing dairy cattle management and benchmarking tools, managing data storage and analyzing and distributing dairy cattle data, João’s immense experience with business management transitioning, genetic evaluations, performance recording, data proaugust 2014

cessing and database management will help the U.S. dairy cattle industry build on its world leadership position and remain the gold standard in global genetic progress,” said CDCB Chair Ole Meland. “João understands how the United States —the most influential dairy cattle breeding country in the world—functions and possesses the managerial skills needed to coordinate a multi-dimensional operation and the entrepreneurship required to build a solid infrastructure of services. We look forward to João leading and

managing CDCB’s business and financial operations, and building and improving the data and practices among CDCB’s partners.” CDCB conducts genetic evaluations for economically important traits of dairy cattle. The CDCB allied partners cooperator database is the largest in the world, which is devoted to dairy animals, with more than 120 million female phenotypic records and more than 480,000 males receiving genetic evaluations or genomic predictions. Page 35

here is no more powerful voice in the office of a member of the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives than that of a constituent,” said Charlie Garrison, President of the Garrison Group and National All-Jersey Inc., (NAJ) lobbyist in Washington D.C. “And, that was never more clear than during the NAJ Constituent Day on Capitol Hill, June 25, during the AJCANAJ Annual Meetings.” Through a collaborative effort of NAJ staff and The Garrison Group, more than 70 Jersey breeders had the opportunity to spend a day on Capitol Hill visiting their senators, house members and/or key staff people. Visits were scheduled with more than 80 Senate and House offices throughout the morning and early afternoon, culminating with a reception at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) where the group mingled with top agency officials. During the reception the USDA personnel voiced their appreciation for the opportunity to visit directly with those most affected by the programs they develop and administer to try to bolster the economic health of the U.S. dairy industry. “Building and maintaining relationships is critical to being involved in the legislative process,” said Erick Metzger, General Manager of NAJ. “Now that introductions have been made, interaction needs to be continued. It was gratifying to learn afterwards of many unique experiences that happened for constituents.” Those experiences ranged from Jersey junior Jackson Moss, Litchfield Park, Ariz., getting to place an actual vote on the House floor with Representative Trent Franks’ Member of Congress voting card to directors John Kokoski, Hadley, Mass., and Sam Bok, Defiance, Ohio, scheduling time this summer for their representatives to come and visit their dairies. As members made visits with their representatives, they were readily prepared to talk about some of the issues that will affect them in the coming year such as immigration reform, international trade, Farm Bill implemenation and a fact sheet about the USJersey organizations. “Having a one page synopsis of the topics we wished to discuss was key to enforcing our position and conveying our message,” said James Huffard, NAJ vice president, Crockett, Va. “As it turned out, one office I visited was extremely anxious to hear our message because they felt they were not up to speed with the issues and liked our information.” Dairy farmers are the true experts on how the major issues of From top: Sign in Representative Duncan’s office welcoming the AJCA; Larry Place, Mich., Jerry and Sue Spielman, Kan., Brian Guell, Calif., Larry Schirm and Julia Delavergne, Ohio, gather outside the Hart Senate building; A staff member of Sherrod Brown’s office met with the contigency from Ohio; Corey Lutz, James Pearson and Danny Miller of N.C.; The Moss family of Arizona with Representative Franks; and Sam Bok signing in at his congressman’s office.

the day affect their business, their community and their family and there is none better to share that message than those living that each day. “It was apparent at the end of the day that the effort they made to travel to Washington, D.C., prepare themselves and make their case on implementation of the farm bill, the need for immigration reform to assure a steady and legal year-round labor supply and the need for balanced international trade deals that allow us to grow our exports, was very well received in the offices the NAJ members visited,” said Garrison. “In meeting with Senator Ron Johnson’s assistant, Representative Paul Ryan, and our area representative Tom Petri, we were able to talk about the things affecting us every day,” said Sydney Endres, National Jersey Queen, Lodi, Wis. “Fortunately for us, our constituents were fairly well-educated on the topics and agreed with our views. One of the topics that appeared new to them was the waiting period before signing up for the Dairy Margin Insurance program. It was nice to be able to point it out and talk with them about it.” James Huffard took the opportunity to meet with Congressman Goodlatte’s top agricultural aide with members of the AJCA staff. “I felt it was important to thank Goodlatte for his strong position of decoupling the supply management/margin insurance in the dairy title of the Farm Bill,” said Huffard. “His leadership and strong voice prevailed on this issue and was viewed as an important victory for dairy producers in the Southeast.” Glen and Marilyn Easter, Laurens, S.C., took the time to meet with Representative Scott Duncan to continue their talks with him about immigration. Duncan is a personal friend of theirs and they have had many discussions on that topic as well as the Farm Bill with him. Because of their open lines of communication, Duncan was there to see them personally at his office. John Kokoski of Hadley, Mass., said it was an enormous adventure for his grandson Zach to experience Capitol Hill. In talking with the representatives about the issues, John relayed that on the Senate side they expressed their support in the issues facing dairy farmers and wanting to keep agriculture moving forward. However when they reached the Representative side, they were not as positive on the topics. “The overall consensus of the group has been positive,” said Metzger. “I think our Jersey breeders learned that they can be involved in legislative deliberations. NAJ wants to explore how to make its members’ involvement an ongoing process and not have Constituent Day be a one-time function.” David Endres and Chris Sorenson outside Senator Johnson’s office; James Huffard with Congressman Goodlatte’s agricultural aide; Glen and Marilyn Easter with Representative Scott Duncan; Charlie Garrison with Mike Wickstrom, Ralph and Faith Frerichs and James Pearson; Charlie Garrison talking with the group before heading to Capitol Hill; Cari Wolfe outside of Senator Sherrod Brown’s office; Jack Zina and his grandfather John Kokoski with Representative Richard Neal.

NATIONAL HEIFER SALE

A new record price was set when Ahlem Victory Havs 42440-ET crossed the auction block for a record $40,000. The P9 heifer was consigned by William Ahlem Jr., Hilmar, Calif., represented by Jonathan Merriam, second from left. Merriam accepted the Kenny Stiles Memorial Trophy for consigning the high selling heifer. She was purchased by Greg Dietrich of Pro Genesis, Cambridge, Ont., through JMS Manager Jason Robinson, center. The contending bid came from River Valley Farm, represented by Brad Barham, second from right, and JMS Internet Coordinator, Erica Davis, third from left. Also pictured are Chris Lundgren of JMS, auctioneer Chris Hill, third from right, and Executive Secretary Neal Smith.

Richard and Jennifer Avila, Dalhart, Texas, purchased the second high seller of the sale, Cal-Mart Hilario Talasi 6360-ET, for $17,000. The couple was represented by their marketing manager Benny Rector and dairy manager, Alex Steer, left side. Norm Martin of Tillamook, Ore., was the consignor of the bred heifer. Also pictured are AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Ronnie Mosser, JMS Marketing Coordinator Chris Lundgren, JMS Manager Jason Robinson and AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Greg Lavan. The 57th National Heifer Sale was once again an all-virtual sale following on the heels of the highly successful all-virtual sale in 2013.

New Benchmarks Set with the Second All-Virtual Sale

ifty-seven years ago in 1958 at the first National Heifer Sale in Louisville, Ky., the concept of a sale to totally fund the youth programs of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) was set in motion. The sale brought the vision to showcase the breed’s best heifers and put money aside to further the Jersey experience for youth to life. For 57 years it has continued down that path. One year ago, in Amarillo, Texas, tradition was broken, as the High Plains Jersey Cattle Association hosted the first all-virtual National Heifer Sale, a vision of the late Donnie Sherman’s. As another new concept to the breed, this type of a sale would showcase how far technology has come and bring the imaginations of many to life of where technology can take marketing strategies. Jersey breeders from across the country showed their support and faith in the concept by consigning their best heifers, paying top dollar for those heifers and setting a new series high in the first allvirtual sale: a feat that is difficult to do in this annual top 10 sale of the Jersey breed. So when it came time for the AJCA to plan this year’s annual meeting in Washington D.C., it was only logical that an all-virtual sale be held once again in

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Number

Sale Analysis

Avg. Price Total Value

11 Bred heifers 3 Open yearlings 20 Heifer calves 34 Lots Median price

6,818.18 7,000.00 6,345.00

75,000 21,000 126,900

$6,555.88 $222,900 $4,450.00

Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee

the nation’s capitol. Sale manager Jersey Marketing Service continued the latest concept of a sale, where the animals sold in absentia, via video feeds projected on large screens in the ballroom at the Holiday Inn & Suites-Alexandria. Auctioneer Chris Hill and pedigree reader Neal Smith, talked about and sold each heifer while the audience watched from their tables. The videos were also played to the world through JerseyAuctionLive. com and bidders from across the nation could bid via the internet. The concept of the non-traditional sale once again showed that technology is changing the way the dairy industry traditionally has conducted business, just as the first sale 57 years ago set the standard for one of the breed’s leading

annual sales. On June 27, 2014, the 57th National Heifer Sale set new benchmarks for the high-selling animal in the sale and for the series average. Thirty-four lots of genotyped Jersey heifers sold for an average price of $6,555.89, exceeding last year’s average by nearly $200 per head. Twenty-four buyers in 11 states made purchases totaling $222,900. Texas Jersey breeders purchased the most lots with 11 animals heading to the Lone Star State. Wisconsin and California Jersey breeders each selected nine lots to make there homes in two of the leading milk producing states in the nation. The consignments came from 15 states and had an average GJPI of +195 and an average of +$522CM. Twenty-nine of the 34 heifers carried A.I. interest from various companies. At sales end, nearly half of the animals topped $5,000 a piece and six sold for more than 10,000. For 57 years, the sale has been the single largest contributor to the youth development activities sponsored by the American jersey Cattle Association for the simple reason that Jersey youth are the lifeline of the breed’s future. Since the inception of the sale, 10% (up to a $25,000 cap) has gone to fund the youth JERSEY JOURNAL

programs. This year the fund will receive a check in excess of $22,000. Setting New Standards As previously mentioned a new record price was established for the top selling heifer. The previous high price of $27,100 (set in 2012), was crushed as Ahlem Victory Havs 42440-ET sold for $40,000. It was very lively bidding through a phone bid with JMS Manager Jason Robinson, several breeders in the room and a bidder on JerseyAuctionLive.com as they each continued to outbid the next for the #3 heifer in the nation for GJPI. In the end it came down to River Valley Dairy, Tremont, Ill., on the internet and Greg Dietrich of Pro-Genesis, Cambridge, Ont., on the phone with Robinson. Bidding continued for several minutes between the two, until Dietrich finally won out with the final bid on the 10-month-old heifer. “Havs 42440” carried a GPTA of +1,679M, +84F, +61P, +$769CM, +$707NM, +4.8PL and a GJPI of +271 on sale day. Six A.I. companies expressed interest in working with the daughter of All Lynns Maximum Victory-ET, GJPI +176, prior to the sale. Her dam is an Excellent-90% daughter of Tollenaars Impuls Legal 233-ET, GJPI +169, and ranks on the Top 1.5% GJPI cow list in June. She has a projected m.e.

of 22,010–968–770 at 3-1. The next dam is Very Good-87% with three completed lactations, all exceeding 20,000 lbs. milk. Her best record was completed at 3-10 with 25,540 lbs. milk, 997 lbs. fat and 931 lbs. protein on 3x milking. The third dam, Havs Daniel Sara, Very Good-84%, completed a 3-0 record of 26,010 lbs. milk, 1,315 lbs. fat and 878 lbs. protein. The next dam is also Very Good-84% with more than 21,000 lbs. milk. “Havs 42440” was consigned by William Ahlem Jr., Hilmar, Calif. Richard and Jennifer Avila, Dalhart, Texas, left a bid with their dairy manager Alex Steer and marketing manager Benny Rector, to purchase Cal-Mart Hilario Talasi 6360-ET. The bred heifer was purchased by the Avilas for $17,000. “Talasi 6360” ranked 90th on the June 2014 heifer GJPI list at +239 GJPI. The P9 heifer caught the attention of the A.I. companies, as six organizations expressed interest in working with her prior to the sale. She is sired by Cal-Mart Renegade Hilario-ET, GJPI +187, and sold due in October carrying an ultra-sounded heifer calf by Mainstream Iatola Sparky, GJPI +209. Her dam is a Very Good-88% daughter of ISDK Q Impuls, GJPI +153, and produced a best record of 27,180 lbs.

milk, 1,223 lbs. fat and 971 lbs. protein at 4-3. Her grandam is an Excellent-90% daughter of Blackys Big Time-ET, GJPI -39, with a 2-2 record of 26,510 lbs. milk, 1,046 lbs. fat and 829 lbs. protein. “Talasi 6360” was consigned by Martin Dairy LLC, Tillamook, Ore. The Martin family turned that sale into a purchase with the third high-selling heifer, Yosemite Santiago Eva-ET, for $11,200. The P9 senior calf was consigned by Yosemite Jersey Dairy, Hilmar, Calif. Sired by Freemans Santiago-ET, GJPI +186, “Eva” carries a GPTA of +1,380M, +$546CM, GJUI +4.49 and a GJPI of +210. Five various A.I. organizations expressed interest in working with the heifer for sons in the future. Her dam is appraised Very Good-87% and has a completed yearling record of more than 20,000 lbs. milk. At 3-1, she is projected to 22,030–1,035–727 m.e. Sired by BK/DK Jevon Belle McGrawET, GJPI +114, she ranks among the top 1.5% of the breed for GJPI at +180. The next dam is Excellent-90% and has three lactations exceeding 20,000 lbs. milk. The fourth dam is also Excellent and has a best record of 25,860 lbs. milk, 1,064 lbs. fat and 897 lbs. protein at 5-6. Selling for the fourth high price of the day was the consignment by Wickstrom (continued to page 40)

Ahlem Victory Havs 42440-ET became the high-selling heifer in the history of the National Heifer Sale when she sold on June 27 in Alexandria, Va., for $40,000. Auctioneer Chris Hill and Neal Smith sold 34 heifers in absentia and by pre-recorded videos on large monitors to the more than 400 people in the ballroom at the hotel in Alexandria. The videos were also broadcast live on JerseyAuctionLive.com to the world with bidding also conducted through the online service provided by Jersey Marketing Service. The sale also set new standards as it became the highest averaging sale in series history at $6,555.88 on 34 lots.

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Diamond Valley Dairy, Salem, Ore., purchased Hilmar Critic 38853-P for $10,100. The polled heifer sold due in July to Wilsonview Jevon Magnum-ET, GJPI +236. She ranks 19th in the nation among polled heifers for GJPI at +204. Sired by Schultz Legal Critic-P, GJPI +176, she carries a GJUI of +4.58.

Selling for the third high price was Yosemite Santiago Eva-ET, consigned by Yosemite Jersey Dairy, Hilmar, Calif., represented by C.A. Russell, second from right. The ninemonth-old heifer was purchased for $11,200 by Martin Dairy LLC, Tillamook, Ore., represented by Norm Martin, second from left. Also pictured are JMS Marketing Coordinator Chris Lundgren, AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Greg Lavan, JMS Manager Jason Robinson, auctioneer Chris Hill and AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Ronnie Mosser.

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Jersey Farms Inc., Hilmar, Calif. Dupat Marvel 1721 was purchased by Sexing Technologies, San Antonio, Texas, for $10,200. The P9 daughter of All Lynns Valentino Marvel, GJPI +235, ranks among the top 500 heifers in the breed for GJPI. The open yearling carries a GJUI of +6.90 and a GJPI o f+219 and has several A.I. companies wanting to speak with the new owners about future sons of the heifer. Her dam is a Very Good daughter of Schultz Rescue Headline, GJPI +134, that ranks on the top 1.5% GJPI Cow List in June. At 1-11 she completed a lactation of 16,830 lbs. milk, 876 lbs. fat and 587 lbs. protein. Her grandam is appraised Very Good-87% with more than 100,000 lbs. milk lifetime in five lactations. She has an average butterfat test of 5.7% on those lacations. The next two dams are both Very Good each with more than 19,000 lbs. milk on their best lactations.

Olivia Pearson was recognized as a 2014 Fred Stout Experience winner. Pearson worked with Jersey Marketing Service to gain experience with marketing cattle throughout May and June. Ray Schooley, member of the Fred Stout Experience committee, presents Olivia with her commemorative plaque.

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Several A.I. companies expressed interest in future work with this P9 heifer. Two maternal sisters rank on the Top 1.5% list for GJPI among milking females. Their dam is a Very Good-85% daughter of Richies Jace TBone A364, GJPI +127, with four completed lactations, (continued to page 42)

Cow Pie Bingo Raises $5,230 for Jersey Youth Academy The permanent fund for Jersey Youth Academy added $5,230 from the sixth annual Cow Pie Bingo, held June 27 at the Holiday Inn & Suites-Historic District in Alexandria, Va., during the annual meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. The heifer for this year’s fundraiser was donated by High Lawn Farm, Lee, Mass., from its foundational “Pride” family. High Lawn Penny Score has a genomic Jersey Performance Index™ of 133 and is a daughter of High Lawn Vibrant Score-ET, GJPI 229. She is a maternal descendant of Secret Welcome Pride, Excellent-92%, sired by Welcome High Lawn Torono, the national senior 3-year-old 305-day milk champion in 1955 on her record of 18,803 lbs. milk and 1,007 lbs. fat (5.4%). The board sold out in a record 12 hours. A total of 105 individuals and farms made donations of $10, $25 or $50 to select one or more of the 192 squares available. Following contest procedures, the heifer was led into a pen marked off into 192 one-foot squares and let free to roam until a cow pie was dropped or one hour had passed. The results were recorded and video of “Penny” making her deposit was shown at the start of the 57th National Heifer Sale. The winning square was held by C. A. and Kirsten Russell of Yosemite Jersey Dairy, Hilmar, Calif. They donated the heifer back to sell for the benefit of the Burdette-Stiles Family medical support fund, raising another $3,700 on the successful bid of Sexing Technologies, Navasota, Texas. Cow Pie Bingo has now raised $42,130 for the endowment of Jersey Youth Academy. Jersey Youth Academy is a 501(c)(3) educational foundation managed by the American Jersey Cattle Association to attract, educate and retain talented young people for careers in the Jersey dairy business. Contributors represent a broad spectrum of Jersey breeder and dairy industry support. The fourth Jersey Youth Academy will be held in July of 2015. For more information, contact program coordinator Dr. Cherie L. Bayer at (614) 322-4456, or write Jersey Youth Academy, 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2362.

The sixth Cow Pie Bingo raised $5,230 for Jersey Youth Academy on June 27 at the Holiday Inn & Suites–Alexandria, Alexandria, Va. High Lawn Penny Score was donated by High Lawn Farm, Lee, Mass. More than 100 individuals made donations to select one or more of the 192 squares available. The winning square was purchased by Yosemite Jersey Dairy, Hilmar, Calif.

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all exceeding 21,000 lbs. milk. Three of the records are over 1,200 lbs. fat. She has a four lactation m.e. average of 29,690–1,354–1,043. The next dam is Very Good-81% with a best record of 2-8 281 3x 22,690 4.3% 978 3.5% 805 98DCR. She was consigned by Charles Ahlem, Hilmar, Calif. Another heifer bred in Hilmar, Calif., sold for the sixth high price of the day. Sunwest marvel Celebrity S42865 was purchased for $10,000 by Boer Jerseys, Dalhart, Texas. The August 2013 calf was consigned by Sunwest Jersey Dairy. The P9 calf is sired by “Marvel” and ranks among the top 500 GJPI heifers in the breed at +237 GJPI. Six A.I. companies have already shown interest in working with “S42865.” She carries a GPTA of +1,516M, +66F, +52P, +$615CM and +4.74 for GJUI. Her dam is a Very Good daughter of Galaxies Celebrity-ET, GJPI +121 and projected to 25,020-1,276-900 m.e. at 3-8. The next dam is Very Good-88% with a best record of 24,760 lbs. milk, 1,175 lbs. fat and 956 lbs. protein at 4-8. The fourth dam is also Very Good and has produced more than 20,000 lbs. milk actual at 3-0. Donation Heifers This year’s National Heifer Sale had four donation lots. Trans Ova Genetics, Sioux Center, Iowa, donated one in-vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle with reverse sort semen to benefit the youth education program at the AJCA-NAJ Annual

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Meetings. The cycle was purchased by John Boer of Dalhart, Texas. In support of the Reese Burdette and Patricia Stiles fire fund, three lots were donated to help the families with their costs incurred during an early morning house fire on Memorial Day in Clear Brook, Va. The three heifers raised more than $12,000 for the fund, including a choice of two heifers both with GJPIs over 230, consigned by Faria Bros Dairies, Dumas, Texas. Yosemite Jersey Dairy, Hilmar, Calif., made the purchase for $9,400. Sales $5,000 and Over

(Consignors in Parentheses) Pro-Genesis, Greg Dietrich, Cambridge, Ont. Ahlem Victory Havs 42440-ET, heifer calf 10 mos. ..........................................................................$40,000 (William Ahlem, Jr., Hilmar, Calif.) Richard and Jennifer M. Avila, Dalhart, Texas Cal-Mart Hilario Talasi 6360-ET, bred heifer 15 mos. ............................................................................17,000 (Martin Dairy Llc, Tillamook, Ore.) Martin Dairy Llc, Tillamook, Ore. Yosemite Santiago Eva-ET, heifer calf 9 mos............11,200 (Yosemite Jersey Dairy, Hilmar, Calif.) Sexing Technologies, San Antonio, Texas Dupat Marvel 1721, open yearling 12 mos...............10,200 (Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc., Hilmar, Calif.) Cdf Value Sparky S48746, heifer calf 11 mos...........7,200 (C & S Livestock, Hilmar, Calif.) Jer-Z-Boyz Machete 42554-ET...................................5,500 (Jer-Z-Boyz, Pixley, Calif.) Diamond Valley Dairy, Salem, Ore. Hilmar Critic 38853-P, bred heifer 21 mos.................10,100 (Charles Ahlem, Hilmar, Calif.) Boer Jerseys, Dalhart, Texas Sunwest Marvel Celebrity S42865, heifer calf 10 mos. ............................................................................10,000 (Sunwest Jersey Dairy, Hilmar, Calif.) Heartland Jerseys, Seneca, Kan. D&E Plus Cheyann 22874-ET, bred heifer 17 mos.....8,400 (D & E Jerseys, Dalhart, Texas) Heartland Topeka Madalyn-ET, bred heifer 20 mos....5,000 (Nancy Hjetland-Kunkel, Butler, Mo.) Jason and Leah James, Mineral Point, Wis. Clareshoe Allstar Zoom Zoom, bred heifer 16 mos.....7,600 (Steven R. Shoemaker, Salem, Ohio) Don Mielke, Menasha, Wis.

Longleaf Soprano Anita, heifer calf 7 mos..................7,600 (Steve Rowley, Richard Hay and Mike Glynn, Foxworth, Miss.) Dana L. Metzger, Rock Rapids, Iowa All Lynns Frontrunner Valora-Et..................................6,700 (David Allen, Reedsburg, Wis.) Ahlem Farms Partnership, Hilmar, Calif. Van De Jupiter Marvel Jovial-Twin, bred heifer 18 mos. ..............................................................................6,500 (Van De Jerseys, Transfer, Pa.) Score Caroline J371 7233-ET, open yearling 12 mos. ..............................................................................6,200 (Paul Dykshorn, Ireton, Iowa) Alex Steer, Dalhart, Texas Schultz Irwin Birdy, heifer calf 7 mos...........................5,200 (Huffard Dairy Farms, Crockett, Va.) Hay Richard and Ruth, Summit, Miss. Dutch Hollow Layne Emenalee, open yearling 12 mos. ..............................................................................4,600 (Emily J. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.) Wakker Dairy, Kewaunee, Wis. Hi-Land Daybreak Dotty, bred heifer 21 mos..............4,300 (David R. Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y.) Todd Unkefer, Columbiana, Ohio Ufashion Value Matina, bred heifer 19 mos.................4,200 (William O. Unkefer, Columbiana, Ohio)

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 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

World Jersey Cattle Bureau Announces JETA Award Recipients

The President and Council of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2014 Jersey Educational Travel Award (JETA) which sponsors five young farmers to attend the 20th International Conference of the WJCB in South Africa in 2014. A record number of over 20 outstanding applications were received from the five regions of the Bureau: Africa, Europe, South America, North America and Oceania. James Godfrey, Secretary of the WJCB said “The selection committee were very impressed with the young people coming forward for the programme and faced a very difficult decision selecting these five worthy winners from what was an exceptional list of applicants.” The winners are: Brian Barlass, from the USA in the North American region. A graduate of Cornell University, Brian is a partner in Barlass Jerseys and the fourth generation of the Barlass family to breed Jersey cattle. They now milk 350 Jerseys off some 1,200 acres of land in Wisconsin. Plans are in hand to expand the herd by another 200 milkers and further develop the production of elite genetics with a particular focus on the use of genomics to “improve the genetic base of our herd, thus developing high end females and males to market”. Arno Theron, from South Africa, in the African region. Arno grew up on a dairy farm with Holstein cows and wanted to milk his own cows from the age of 14. He introduced Jerseys to the family farm ‘to distinguish his own cows in the herd’ and in his own words “What a good choice that proved to be. After 5 years the Holsteins were sold and the whole farm turned to Jerseys”. Arno is now milking 145 Jerseys on his own account on leased land in KwaZulu Natal, he is Vice Chairman of the Natal Jersey Cattle Club and active in the show ring. Martin Schuler, from Switzerland in the European region. Martin grew up on his father’s dairy farm where they kept Brown Swiss cows, however during his agricultural studies he was fascinated to learn of the superiority of the Jersey breed and was determined, with his father, to bring the Jersey breed to Switzerland. This they have done and are now the largest Jersey herd in the country. Martin took over the business from his father in 2013 and now milks 200 Jerseys with plans to increase to 300 by the end of 2014. He also is one of the founding organisers of the “SwissJerseyNight” which has become the largest Jersey show in the country and does much august 2014

to promote the breed. Martin has some very interesting and specific breeding aims with his herd which delegates will find fascinating. Vanessa Ruiz, from Costa Rica in the South American region. Vanessa is a Veterinary Surgeon currently working for the Jersey Cattle Association of Costa Rica. As well as being involved in promoting the Jersey breed in the country, where there has been a growth of 38% in Jersey cattle registrations as a result of Vanessa’s work, she has also been involved with the national programme to control Brucellosis

(Brucella abortus) and Bovine Tuberculosis (Mycobacterium bovis). Jane Sykes, from Australia in the Oceania region. Jane gained an Honours degree in Agricultural Science from the University of Tasmania, and after working in the dairy feed industry has returned to the family farm. At home Jane is actively involved with the family’s 600 milking pedigree Jerseys and has judged at a number of shows. Jane is passionate about the future of the dairy industry and is currently involved with a national programme called ‘Developing Dairy Leaders’. Page 43

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National DHIA Scholarship Application Now Available

National Dairy Herd Information Association (NDHIA) is offering $750 scholarships to full-time incoming and continuing students at technical and twoyear and four-year colleges/universities. This year, National DHIA will award approximately 20 $750 scholarships. Generous contributions from National DHIA members, friends and supporters help fund these scholarships. To be eligible for a National DHIA scholarship, the applicant must be a family member or employee of a herd on DHI test, a family member of a DHI employee, or an employee of a DHI affiliate. The DHI affiliate for the herd or affiliate employee must be a member of National DHIA. (Arizona DHIA, Dairy Lab Services, Dairy One Cooperative Inc., DHI Cooperative Inc., Idaho DHIA, Indiana State Dairy Association, Lancaster DHIA, Minnesota DHIA, NorthStar Cooperative DHI Services, Puerto Rico DHIA, Rocky Mountain DHIA, Tennessee DHIA, Texas DHIA, United Federation of DHIAs, Vermont DHIA and Washington State DHIA are National DHIA members.) Judges will evaluate applicants based on scholastic achievements, leadership, community activities and work experience, experience and knowledge of DHIA, and response to questions on the application. Applications are due October 15, 2014. Recipients will be announced at the 2015 National DHIA annual meeting. To apply for a National DHIA scholarship, log on to: www.dhia.org and download and complete the electronic application form. For more information, contact Barb Roth, National DHIA scholarship committee chair, at roth250@ix.netcom.com, or 616/897-7435; or JoDee Sattler, National DHIA communications and events manager, 608/848-6455, ext. 112; or jdsattler@ dhia.org.

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Spring 2014 Online Sales JerseyBid.com online sales have been active this spring with sales held the fourth Tuesday of each month. Throughout the first six months of the year, nearly 30 lots of springing heifers and embryos have sold through the online service. Number

Sale Analysis

1 Cow 6 Embyro packages

7 Lots Median price

Avg. Price Total Value

1,200.00 816.67

1,200 4,900

$871.43 $625.00

$6,100

Two Jersey breeders consigned groups of nine and 10 bred heifers to the sale this spring. Selling nine springing heifers in the May sale was Christopher Vaughan, Sheridan, Ill. Carlyle Farms, Wayne, Ohio, purchased the group of springing heifers for $1,800 each. Also selling a group of 10 Registered Jerseys on JerseyBid.com was Bush River Jerseys, Newberry, S.C. The heifers were

Queen-Acres Farm P.O. Box 88, Keymar, MD 21757 James & Sharon Osborn • 410/775-2420 Deborah C. Osborn • 410/775-0558 Email: littlebrowncows@hotmail.com

all due between April and July 2014. Chris Kemper, Mauston, Wis., purchased the group for $1,475 a piece. Several groups of embryos were also sold throughout the spring including four lots, totaling 24 embryos from Cal Poly Corporation, San Luis Obispo, Calif. The embryos averaged more than $300 each. JerseyBid.com auctions are held the fourth Tuesday of each month. Consignments for the pending sale are posted one week before the sale closes. For more information on consigning or buying on JerseyBid.com, please contact Jersey Marketing Service at 614/322-4460 or log on to the website at www.JerseyBid. com to view the most current sale.

National Jersey Queen to be Selected

The 2014 National Jersey Queen

Contest will be held Friday, November 7, 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.

Have cattle to sell? Contact Jersey Marketing Service for your marketing needs. 614.861.3636

Mills Jersey Farm LLC The Newell Mills Family 4675 Sheckler Rd., Fallon, NV 89406 cmills1324@gmail.com • 775/217-5470

Sun Valley Farm 10350 Meda Loop Road Cloverdale, Oregon 97112 Bearl and Joanne Seals • 503/392-5870 sunvalleyjerseys@gmail.com Jeff Seals • 503/812-6128 David and Kim Seals • 503/392-6164

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Silver Mist Farm

Kevin and Annette Thomas 2065 McCormick Loop, Tillamook, OR 97141 Phone 503/842-2658 Fax 503/842-5747 Email kevannthomas@yahoo.com

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ORGANIZATION NEWS

Summary of June AJCA, NAJ Board Meetings

he summer meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. Boards of Directors were held June 23-24, 2014, at the Holiday Inn & Suites–Historic District, Alexandria, Va. Actions are summarized below. AJCA-NAJ-AJSC Finances The 2013 year-end audited financial statements for the companies, plus the financial summary for the Research, Scholarship and Special Funds, were presented and approved. Unaudited financial reports through May 31, 2014, were reviewed, showing: • AJCA revenues of $1,729,946 and expenditures of $1,499,419, for net income from operations before the All American Show & Sale of $230,527; • NAJ revenues of $362,054 and expenditures of $264,359, for net income from operations of $97,695; and • All-Jersey Sales Corporation (Jersey Marketing Service) revenues of $190,295 and expenditures of $178,607 for net income from operations of $11,688. Market value of investments at May 31, 2014, was $4,966,042. Transfer Promotion Program Transfer activity for 2014 is ahead of 2013, with more than 2,600 transfers qualifying for REAP volume discounts. The Board authorized a five-month promotion to encourage catch-up transfers. Animals with dates of sale on or after January 1, 2011, will be processed at the under 60-day transfer fee through Monday, December 8. The online transfer discount was expanded to include group transfers submitted by electronic files. Effective immediately, $2.00 discounts from the standard fee will be applied to individual animal transfers processed via infoJersey.com and to group transfers submitted by electronic files (e.g., Excel spreadsheet, report generated from herd management software, or a field-delimited text file). The discount will not apply to REAP intraherd transfers until 600 transfers have been processed during the enrollment year. It will also not apply to non-REAP intraherd transfers. Jersey Haplotype 2 The Board reviewed information from genomic research at the Animal Genomics and Improvement Laboratory (AGIL) on a august 2014

Policy of The Jersey Journal Adopted June, 2006 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 to require that breeder ads promote Registered JerseysTM and those eligible for ID services provided by the AJCA. Advertising involving politics and ads criticizing Jerseys and/or Jersey programs will be declined. Advertising offering semen for sale must completely identify the seller. Advertising may include references to animals of other breeds owned by the advertiser; however, advertisers may only publish pictures of Registered JerseysTM and those eligible for ID services provided by the AJCA. The Jersey Journal will use USDA genetic evaluations for foreign animals if information is available. If USDA 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. new haplotype affecting fertility in Jersey cattle. The Board declared Jersey Haplotype 2 (JH2) an undesirable genetic factor in Jersey cattle. Carrier status will be determined by identification of the haplotype from a 6K or higher density genotype. Carrier animals will be labeled JH2C, and animals tested free as JH2F. Editor’s Note: The revised “Policies on Undesirable Genetic Factors” is published on the USJersey website (http://bit.ly/1ljoPU6) and available by request from the AJCA office. Program Updates, Policy Reviewed Dr. Kent Weigel, University of Wisconsin–Madison, presented a detailed briefing on data analysis for the update of Jersey Performance IndexTM scheduled for implementation with December 2014 genetic evaluations. A progress report was given on Information Technology department work to develop web-based applications for customer and staff use, reconfiguration of JerseyBid. com, implementation of accounting sys-

tem software, installation of new computer servers and database restructuring planned for late summer. The Board reviewed the Policy of the Jersey Journal, without change. 2017 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings The invitation of the Pennsylvania Jersey Cattle Association to host the 2017 Annual Meetings was accepted. The meetings will be held in Gettysburg, June 21 to 24.

National All-Jersey Inc. Briefings for the Board were given in three areas: Federal Order activity, economic analyses of Jersey milk for manufacturing, and government relations. In the southeast region, cooperatives representing the majority of milk producers living in Orders 5, 6 and 7 have expressed interest in exploring or support of the implementation of multiple component pricing. Analysis of marketing data provided by Market Administrator offices for those orders determined that (continued to page 52)

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under multiple component pricing (MCP), from 2006 to 2013 milk pooled on the Appalachian order (Order 5) would have been worth five cents more per hundredweight (cwt.) on average milk and would have been valued eight cents per cwt. higher on the Southeast order (Order 7). Florida’s average milk value was unchanged compared to fatskim pricing. The future potential for MCP to impact producer prices was analyzed by assuming an increase of 0.05% protein, an increment less than half the average 0.12% increase across the six orders that have had MCP since 2000. This analysis showed that milk under MCP pricing would have been worth an additional eight and eleven cents in the Appalachian and Southeast orders, respectively, and Florida milk would have gained a penny in value on average. Editor’s note: See the July Equity Newsletter (on the USJersey web site at http://bit.ly/1neS6zv) for more information. A proposal is being drafted to petition a hearing to consider adoption of the uniform MCP pricing plan for the three southeast markets, so that producers supplying those markets can realize the same MCP benefits as other FMMO producers, and the overlapping milk procurement markets of the eastern United States may function more efficiently and equitably. Directors were also briefed on industry reaction to NAJ’s economic analysis of producing skim milk powder (SMP) and whole milk powder (WMP) from Jersey milk (see June issue, pp. 112-113), and plans to further circulate the analysis to industry. Member participation in the Capitol Hill visits scheduled for June 25 exceeded expectations, with meetings requested in 44 Senate offices and 40 offices in the U.S. House of Representatives. Jersey Marketing Service reported marketing activity involving 2,373 lots for gross value of $4,092,575 through May 31. With two sales completed before the Annual Meeting, plus the National Heifer Sale, sale gross is expected to reach $5 million by the end of June. Next Meetings The AJCA Board of Directors will meet November 6 and 7, 2014 at the Hilton Garden Inn-Airport, Louisville, Ky. The NAJ Board will meet November 7 at the same location.

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REAP Transfer Fees Effective January 1, 2014 Transfers Cumulative Processed Fee* Transfers Savings

1-20 $ 12.00 21-60 10.00 61-100 8.00 101-200 6.00 201-600 4.00 601 and over 2.00

20 60 $ 80 100 240 200 840 600 4,040

* Discount for online/electronic filing not included

Call Issued for Jersey Research Proposals

The AJCC Research Foundation has issued a request for research proposals to be funded in 2015 addressing significant issues for the Jersey breed and Jersey milk producers. Current priorities for research funding are: • Nutrition of high-producing Jerseys, particularly practical feeding methods to maximize production of valuable milk components; • Factors affecting management of Jersey calves; • Factors affecting yield and/or quality of products manufactured from Jersey milk; • Factors affecting economic impact of Jerseys: efficiencies, net income, longevity, and lifetime profit; • Optimizing the genetic basis for improving animal health and/or enhancing product quality; • Enhancing environmental impact associated with Jerseys; • New technologies for safe and sustainable food production from Jersey cattle; and • Feasibility of adding value and increasing consumer acceptance of Jersey-derived products through enhanced product quality and branding. Submissions are evaluated for (a) merit (e.g., potential to advance practical knowledge, creative approach to the problem); (b) competence (i.e., high probability of successful completion within the proposed time frame); and (c) relevance (e.g., problem derived from one of the areas of research priority). For more information about the Competitive Grants Program, contact Cari W. Wolfe, Director of Research and Genetic Programs Development, at 614/322-4453. Application deadline is December 1, 2014. The AJCA Research Advisory Committee will evaluate the proposals, then forward its funding recommendations in March 2015 to the AJCA Board of Directors.

“Seriously Sustainable” Marketing Campaign Garners Finalist Award A marketing campaign introducing retail-based “Seriously Sustainable Stations” for consumer education, interwoven with social media, contests and merchandise, received the Finalist Award in the USJersey Sustainability Marketing Contest. The contest, announced at the start of World Ag Expo in February, cast a wide net seeking fresh ideas to turn the Jersey sustainability story into marketing action. Jason Stigora, an independent marketing consultant who lives on a farmette near Delta, Pa., with his family and a recently acquired Registered Jersey™ heifer, received a $1,500 Finalist award for his multi-faceted presentation that one judge complimented for being “strong on ideas and a robust marketing campaign.” Entries were reviewed by a four-person judging panel that represented producermembers of National All-Jersey Inc. and its Queen of Quality® brand, senior directors of marketing, public relations and education in allied dairy industries, plus a full-service advertising agency with numerous clients in the agriculture and food industries. The panel selected the submission by Emily King, Madison, Wis., for Honorable Mention recognition and a $750 award. The premise of her presentation was to not merely campaign for the use of Jersey products, but to create a movement through social media “to be as green as we possibly can, without sacrificing the industry we cherish.” The submission was complimented for its graphic creative materials. USJersey signifies the organizations dedicated to promoting the Jersey breed of cattle in the United States and their dairy farmer members. The American Jersey Cattle Association, organized in 1868, is the oldest dairy breed recording organization in the U.S. It compiles and maintains animal identification and performance data on Jersey cattle and provides services that support genetic improvement and greater profitability. Since 1957, National All-Jersey Inc. has provided services that increase the value of and demand for Jersey milk and milk products and Registered Jersey™ cattle and genetics. For more information, visit www.USJersey.com. Connect with USJersey on Facebook or Twitter (@ USJersey). JERSEY JOURNAL

Auction Raises Over $15,000 for Jersey Research Foundation The endowment of the AJCC Research Foundation increased by $15,270 from proceeds of benefit auctions conducted June 27 during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. In addition, $3,500 was raised for the Charlene Nardone National Jersey Queen Fund. The ballroom of the Holiday Inn & Suites-Historic District in Alexandria, Va., was full for the fun, action-packed live auction that followed the National Heifer Sale on June 27. A separate silent auction coincided with the sale and dinner beforehand. At the conclusion of the live auction, the silent items were auctioned off live, with those who had placed silent bids eligible to raise. Auctioneer Chris Hill, Thurmont, Md., donated his services for the evening. The top bid, $3,500, was offered for an impressive cold-cast bronze sculpture entitled “The Jersey.” Donated by its creator, Lee Mahovlic, Saanichton, British Columbia, Canada, proceeds went to the Charlene Nardone National Jersey Queen Fund. John Boer of Dalhart, Texas, was the successful bidder. A rare print of Danish Jersey cows by Mads Stage, brought $3,050 after a spirited bidding contest was won by Marilyn Easter, Laurens, S.C. The print, originally commissioned by the Danish Jersey Cattle Society, was one of six donations from the collection of Maurice and the late Carole Core, Columbus, Ohio. With a winning bid of $2,100, C. A. Russell, Hilmar, Calif., bought a framed mola of “Jersey Cows Together.” Molas, usually crafted from fabrics, reflect the synthesis of traditional Kuna culture with the influences of the modern world. This particular mola was designed and completed in embroidery for the 2012 Annual Meeting of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau hosted by the Jersey Association of Colombia. A hand-carved, basswood Jersey created especially for this year’s auction by Dr. John C. Wilk, Raleigh, N.C., sold to Linda Spahr, Findlay, Ohio, for $1,500. Dr. Wilk created a carving in the same style for the first benefit auction back in 2002, and has donated woodworking pieces for several auctions held since then. Bidding on a butternut wood Jersey cow and calf carving by Donald Ace, professor emeritus at Pennsylvania State University, rose to $1,150. The carving, donated by Dr. Duane and Roslyn Norman, Fulton, Md., sold to Wickstrom Jersey Farm, Page 56

National Jersey Queen Sydney Endres paraded “The Jersey” around the ballroom in Alexandria, Va., during the auction. The cold-cast bronze sculpture by Lee Mahovlic, sold for an impressive $3,500 with proceeds going to the Charlene Nardone National Jersey Queen Fund.

Hilmar, Calif. The signed, limited edition P. Buckley Moss “The Calf Best Loved” print brought a top bid of $1,100 from Barbara Benson, New Lebanon, N.Y. Another piece donated from the Core collection, this print issued in 1993 and numbered 656 of 1,000 is now a rare find. Also selling for $1,100 was the number 549 of 1,450 print of “Little Duties” by Bonnie Mohr. Jason Faria, Dumas, Texas, held the high bid for this framed print featuring an engraved brass nameplate and complete with its signed certificate of authenticity. It too came from the Core collection. Kelly Moss, Litchfield Park, Ariz., bid $900 for the custom-framed Jersey portrait donated by Bovikalc from Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. The photograph by Curtis Johnson was taken during a studio photo shoot and set by dramatic lighting to highlight the beauty of a Jersey. The cow is Rolling River Brooke, an “Iatola” daughter bred and owned by Mike and Dan Brasch of Brownton, Minn. A solid wood antique child’s rocking chair, donated by Ted and Cheryl DeMent, Kenney, Ill., garnered a bid of $650 from Tom and Amy Colpetzer, Greenville, Penna. After securing the item through JerseyBid, the Colpetzers then gifted the hand-painted rocking chair decorated with a Jersey calf and feline companion to Brinkley Burdette. Dennis Egelston, Fultonville, N.Y., held the winning bid of $575 for a set of Ping golf clubs. Maurice E. Core, Columbus, Ohio, donated the clubs, which were presented to him at his retirement celebration in 1993. A unique music box topped by a china Jersey cow that plays “Talk to the Animals” was also donated from the Core collection. A gift to the Cores from Charlene Nardone, it was the highest selling silent auction item. After some

spirited bidding, it was purchased by Sam Bok, Defiance, Ohio, for $550. Purchasers of lots bringing $200 or more were Faria Bros Dairies, Dumas, Texas, the Wisconsin table centerpiece; Paul Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y., the last copy to be offered of The American Jersey Cattle Club-100 Years, the centennial history of the AJCC from 1868-1968; Jason Faria, a Star Spangled Banner “Cow Parade” ceramic model; Faith Frerichs, La Grange, Texas, a pair of all-cotton flour sack kitchen towels bearing the All-Jersey® medallion logo; and Rector Jersey Farm, Dalhart, Texas, “Trinity of Jersey” plush toy cow embroidered with the flag of Jersey. Additional buyers were Don Mielke, Menasha, Wis., Jennie Seals, Beaver, Ore.; Russell Gammon, Fergus, Ontario; Pete and Libby Giacomini, Verona, Wis.; Linda Marcoot, Greenville, Ill.; Kelly Vance, Alverton, Penna.; Cherie Bayer, Columbus, Ohio; Kristin Paul, Janesville, Wis.; and Bill Barlass, also of Janesville, Wis. Established in 1967, the AJCC Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) permanent trust operated exclusively to promote and sponsor scientific research in the dairy industry. Gifts assigned to the use of the Foundation are deductible for Federal estate and gift purposes, and may be made at any time. Current funding priorities are: • Nutrition of high-producing Jerseys, particularly practical feeding methods to maximize production of valuable milk components; • Factors affecting management of Jersey calves; • Factors affecting yield and/or quality of products manufactured from Jersey milk; • Factors affecting economic impact of Jerseys: efficiencies, net income, longevity, and lifetime profit; • Optimizing the genetic basis for improving animal health and/or enhancing product quality; • Enhancing environmental impact associated with Jerseys; • New technologies for safe and sustainable food production from Jersey cattle; and • Feasibility of adding value and increasing consumer acceptance of Jersey-derived products through enhanced product quality and branding. Next year’s benefit auctions will be held in conjunction with the annual meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. in East Peoria, Ill. JERSEY JOURNAL

HERD MANAGEMENT

She Isn’t Just a Down Cow Anymore

ost dairy producers have experienced the “classic down cow”—a fresh cow exhibiting all the symptoms of clinical hypocalcemia, with blood calcium measuring less than 5 mg/dL. But any time blood calcium levels drop under 8.6 mg/dL, “a cow doesn’t necessarily have to go down to be negatively affected,” says Linda Tikofsky, the Professional Services Veterinarian for Boeringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. At a well-attended breakfast seminar on June 27 during the AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings in Alexandria, Va., Dr. Tikofsky unmasked the problem of high subclinical hypocalcemia rates, and discussed the effects, treatment, and prevention of calcium leaving the bloodstream into milk at a faster rate than it can be replaced. The Cost of Subclinical Cases Subclinical hypocalcemia is defined as low blood calcium concentrations around calving without any clinical signs. Current research is focused on these subtle, marginally low calcium cases due to the hidden costs associated with them. Dr. Tikofsky presented a hypothetical 2,000-cow dairy where 65% of cows are second lactation or older, estimating that 30% of them would display subclinical hypocalcemia. At an approximate cost of $125 per case, potential losses of roughly $49,000 make this a “disease that’s worth us paying attention to.” Hypocalcemia primarily appears in fresh dairy cows, as the start of lactation “challenges a cow’s calcium homeostasis,” she explains. In the first day alone, the typical cow will lose roughly 45 grams of calcium just in what is harvested as colostrum and milk, both of which are rich in calcium. Since fresh cows’ dry matter intake tends to decrease, they’re unable to take in enough calcium during that first day to replenish what is being lost so rapidly, creating this calcium deficiency that sets them up for other problems.

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“It’s not just the down cow anymore,” she says. “A lot of other diseases can be related back to calcium status.” That’s because decreased smooth and skeletal muscle function combined with increased stress initiate additional complications that ultimately decrease milk production. Studies show that cows with hypocalcemia are one and a half times more likely to have ketosis and three times more likely to have a displaced abomasum. In addition, they have an increased risk of metritis and a decreased rate of first service conceptions.

Susceptibility Factors In her talk, titled “Calcium is a Girl’s Best Friend,” the veterinarian connected a variety of cow and dietary factors to the failure of biological mechanisms that maintain normal blood calcium concentrations. In general, the Jersey breed tends to be more prone to hypocalcemia. Overconditioned animals and those with a prior history are also more susceptible. Animal age has a role as well, as first lactation heifers still have an actively growing skeleton. Younger animals have an advantage in mobilizing calcium and utilizing faster osteoclast activity when compared to older cows. Dietary influences include low dietary magnesium, as well as the acid-base balance around calving. Treatment Options For down cows, Dr. Tikofsky names intravenous (IV) calcium as the common treatment. Although IV calcium is necessary to get the cow up, the problem, she

points out, is that 25% to 40% of cows given IV calcium will relapse. That’s because IV calcium increases blood calcium concentrations to extremely high, potentially dangerous levels, shutting down the cow’s ability to mobilize calcium. She notes there is even a small potential that IV calcium administration may lead to fatal cardiac complications. For cows still standing, IV calcium is not necessary. Due to the risk of rebound hypocalcemia, it is not recommended for subclinical hyppocalcemic cows. Instead, Dr. Tikofsky says, oral calcium supplements are the “treatment of choice.” These do not pose a risk for cardiac toxicity and don’t interrupt the cow’s normal homeostatic mechanisms for maintaining normal blood calcium concentrations on her own. They are also recommended for down cows that have been treated using IV calcium to prevent relapse. Types of Oral Calcium Supplementation Oral supplements contain different sources of calcium, and take a variety of forms. There are three common sources—calcium chloride, calcium carbonate, and calcium propionate—the type of salt influences rate of absorption and blood calcium responses. Calcium chloride is the most commonly used form for supplements. It can be rapidly absorbed and invokes an acidogenic response. This allows a cow to mobilize more of her own calcium from her bones. Calcium carbonate is actually ground rock. Poorly absorbed, it is also not acidogenic, and thus hinders mobilization of calcium from other sources. Likewise, calcium propionate is also nonacidogenic. Although it absorbs faster than calcium carbonate, it is commonly given as a liquid. When compared to calcium chloride, larger volumes of calcium propionate must be given to achieve the same effect. Equally as important is the form in which oral supplements are administered, as each has important implications for cow safety. (continued to page 60)

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Not Just a Down Cow (continued from page 58)

The biggest problem with drenches, says Dr. Tikofsky, is the potential for cows to aspirate some of the solution rather than swallow it. Hypocalcemic cows, she explains, tend to demonstrate relatively poor swallowing and gag reflexes, so secondary or aspiration pneumonia is certainly a risk to consider. Drenches are a particularly problematic delivery method for solutions containing calcium chloride, as they can be caustic to upper respiratory tissues. Other forms include paste and gel supplements; however, these often prove difficult to give. According to Dr. Tikofsky, such problems leave boluses as the best available delivery method in terms of safety and ease of administration.

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The Importance of Prevention With the high incidence of and losses associated with subclinical hypocalcemia, prevention is key. Herd-wide techniques involve restricting calcium intake prior to calving, acidifying diets through supplementation of anionic salts or other feed ingredients, and supplementing a dietary magnesium source in pre-fresh rations. The added benefit, she reports, is that doing so can also slightly increase milk yield over a lactation. Herds considered at a high risk for subclinical hypocalcemia are those not feeding anionic salts, or those demonstrating a high prevalence of 30% or greater. In these cases, some supplementation herd-wide may be appropriate. Those herds not at high risk should consider “targeted supplementation for animals that are more prone to subclinical hypocalcemia,” says Dr. Tikofsky. Those animals would include lame cows or cows with previous high milk production. She also recommends individual supplementation for off-feed early lactation animals; down cows that have been successfully treated to prevent relapse; and finally, those exhibiting fresh cow problems, digestive upset, estrus, and certain types of toxic mastitis and metritis. Bottom Line Subclinical hypocalcemia is currently an overlooked, but extremely important element of fresh cow health and productivity. “We know if we can supplement them,” Dr. Tikofsky observed, “they’ll start off a little bit better and we’ll reduce some of their secondary diseases.” With preventative measures in place, the prevalence of subclinical cases should decline, along with the cascade of associated problems. JERSEY JOURNAL

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Officers and directors of the USJersey organizations were elected during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ) held in Alexandria, Va., June 25-28, 2014. Chris Sorenson, Pine River, Wis., was re-elected for a third term as President of the American Jersey Cattle Association during the Annual Meeting on June 28. Sorenson is a partner in Sorenson Hillview Jersey Farm Inc. The 850-acre farm includes a 100-cow Registered Jersey™ herd enrolled on REAP, the association’s comprehensive service package that includes registration, Equity milk marketing support, type appraisal, and performance testing. Alan Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y., was elected to the Board of Directors from the Second District, succeeding Charles F. Luchsinger, Syracuse, N.Y. Chittenden is a fourth-generation Jersey breeder and partner in Dutch Hollow Farm LLC, a 600-cow Registered Jersey™ herd enrolled on REAP. In 2003, he was appointed to the AJCA Type Advisory Committee, serving as chair in 2008. He is currently director for New England Jersey Sires Inc. and the New England Jersey Breeders Association. Alan received the AJCA Young Jersey Breeder Award with his wife Donna in 2000. W. Phil Gordon, Syracuse, Ind., was re-elected to a three-year term as AJCA Director from the Sixth District, serving on the Finance and Development committees during his first term. Gordon is a thirdgeneration, lifelong Jersey breeder, with the Gordon Farms herd of 35 Registered Jersey™ cows now housed at Mybrook Farms in Middlebury, Ind. Professionally, Phil worked as a vo-ag teacher, then in Extension education with Purdue University for 21 years. He was Elkhart County Director for 17 years before retiring in 2003. Edward F. Kirchdoerfer, Cape Girardeau, Mo., was elected to his first term as AJCA Director from the Eighth District, succeeding Jerry Spielman, Seneca, Kans. He is partner in Kirchdoerfer Dairy Farm, a family operation established in 1896 that has milked Registered Jerseys™ since 1949. Eddie was appointed to the AJCA Type Advisory Committee in 2009, and currently serves as its chair. He is also chairperson for the All American Jersey Sale, to be held November 9 in Louisville, Ky. He received the AJCA Young Jersey Breeder Award with wife Amy in 2001. Kelvin Moss, Litchfield Park, Ariz.,

was elected as an AJCA Director from the Eleventh District, succeeding Jim Quist, Fresno, Calif. Moss and his wife, Kathy, own Mountain Shadow Dairy LLC, a 1,300-cow dairy enrolled in AJCA’s REAP program. He was appointed a Director at-large of National All-Jersey Inc. in 2002, also serving as NAJ Finance Chair and as a member of the AJCA-NAJ Joint Operations Committee. He is currently on the Board of Directors of United Dairymen of Arizona, and previously served as a director of the Arizona Dairy Herd Improvement Association. National All-Jersey Inc. David Endres, Lodi, Wis., was elected to a third term as Director for District 4 on the Board of National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ). He operates Endres Jazzy Jerseys, a 700-cow Registered Jersey™ dairy enrolled on REAP. He has held leadership positions with Wisconsin Farm Bureau, and the former Alto Dairy Cooperative and been a media contact on dairy and agriculture issues for the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin. Richard A. Doran, Jr., Newberry, S.C., was appointed by the American Jersey Cattle Association to a four-year term as Director at-large on the NAJ Board. Doran operates Bush River Jerseys, is currently the vice chairman of the South Carolina Farm Bureau Water Use Committee and previously served two terms on the AJCA Board of Directors. Following the organization’s Annual Meeting on June 27, David Endres was elected to serve a sixth term as President. James S. Huffard III, Crockett, Va., was re-elected Vice President.

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

Calendar

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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. 29—COLORADO STATE FAIR OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, heifers; Colorado State Fairgrounds, Pueblo, Colo.; 9:00 a.m. AUG. 30—COLORADO STATE FAIR JUNIOR AND OPEN SHOW, cows; Pueblo, Colo.; 9:00 a.m. 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. 1—OREGON STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem. Ore.; 10:00 a.m. (PST); Chris Baginski, Othello, Wash., judge. 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. 8—KANSAS STATE FAIR OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, Hutchinson, Kan.; 9:00 a.m. SEPT. 12—TENNESSEE STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW, Tennessee State Fairgrounds, Nashville, Tenn.; 5:00 p.m. (CST); Ronnie Rider, Upton, Ky., judge. SEPT. 13—PENNSYLVANIA STATE JUNIOR DAIRY SHOW, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo

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Center, Harrisburg, Pa.; 9:00 a.m. (EDT). SEPT. 13—TENNESSEE STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOW, Tennessee State Fairgrounds, Nashville, Tenn.; 3:00 p.m. (CST); Joe Sparrow, Frankfort, Ky., judge. 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. 16—OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR JUNIOR AND OPEN SHOW, Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, Oklahoma City, Okla.; 9:00 a.m. (CST); Henry Zapalac, Schulenberg, Texas, judge. SEPT. 17—Eastern States Exposition Open AND Junior Show, West Springfield, Mass.; 9:00 a.m.; Alta Mae Core, Salvisa, Ky., 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. 27—State Fair of Texas Junior Show, Dallas, Texas; 8:00 a.m. (CST). SEPT. 28—State Fair of Texas Jersey State Show, Dallas, Texas; 9:00 a.m. (CST). 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. OCT. 11—SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW, South Carolina State Fairgrounds, Columbia, S.C.; 8:00 a.m.; Bonnie Ayars, Mechanicsburg, Ohio, judge. OCT. 11—ARKANSAS STATE FAIR OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, heifers; Little Rock, Ark.; 2:00 p.m.; David Jones, Yale, Okla., judge. OCT. 12—SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOW, South Carolina State Fairgrounds, Columbia, S.C.; 8:00 a.m.; Lynn Lee, Smyrna, Tenn., judge. OCT. 12—ARKANSAS STATE FAIR OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, cows; Little Rock, Ark.; 9:00 a.m.; David Jones, Yale, Okla., judge. OCT. 25—NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW, North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, N.C.; 1:00 p.m. (EST). OCT. 26—NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOW, North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, N.C.; 9:00 a.m. (EST). 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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PR FARIA BROTHERS IMPULS PIAZZA ACCELERATED GENETICS ISDK Q IMPULS PETERSON ALEXANDER CLARISSE ACCELERATED GENETICS FOREST GLEN ARTIST ALEXANDER

GR FARIA BROTHERS CZAR-ET 8/12/13 014JE00679 F 237 58 1698 61 564 1.3 2.92 G 3 BUTTERCREST GALVANIZE JE840003012229194 JEUSA000117275551

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CODE Marketing organization

7 Select Sires Inc., 11740 U.S. 42, Plain City, OH 43064, 614/873-4683 14 Accelerated Genetics, E10890 Penny Lane, Baraboo, WI 53913, 800/451-9275 11, 122 Alta Genetics, P.O. Box 437, Watertown, WI 53094, 866/266-2582

SUNSET CANYON DERMOT 5/9/12 007JE01265 C 186 42 1100 54 452 1 3.003 G 5.9 SCHULTZ LEGAL CRITIC-P SUNSET CANYON MATINEE DAFFY 940-ET SELECT SIRES JEUSA000118022183 JEUSA000117217618 SUNSET CANYON MATINEE-ET

CINNAMON RIDGE PERSEVERE-ET 5/6/12 007JE01264 C 157 23 431 49 469 1.3 3.521 Y 6.9 HAWARDEN IMPULS PREMIER JEUSA000118048530 JEUSA000067107510

STEINHAUERS SAMSON LEMONHEAD 9/9/13 014JE00670 F 250 53 1206 78 601 2.5 5.45 Y 8.1 DP VALENTINO SAMSON STEINHAUERS RENEGADE LEMONPIE-ET ACCELERATED GENETICS JEUSA000118662185 JEUSA000067106977 BW RENEGADE-ET

TLJ VISIONARY GABE-P 8/21/13 014JE00669 F 208 55 1631 64 489 0.9 2.08 Y 7 ALL LYNNS LEGAL VISIONARY-ET GIESEKES MADDIX GLADYS-P ACCELERATED GENETICS JEUSA000067210513 JEUSA000117222740 WILSONVIEW BLUEPRINT MADDIX-ET

PR FARIA BROTHERS IMPULS PIAZZA ACCELERATED GENETICS ISDK Q IMPULS

GR FARIA BROTHERS REVOLUTION-ET 8/4/13 014JE00678 C 284 73 2552 80 640 2 3.80 G 2.9 BUTTERCREST GALVANIZE JE840003012229190 JEUSA000117275551

FARIA BROTHERS DADDY 8/4/13 014JE00677 F 232 45 911 78 596 1.8 4.70 Y 6.3 CAL-MART RENEGADE HILARIO-ET GR FARIA BROTHERS GOLDA 201248 ACCELERATED GENETICS JE840003012229198 JEUSA000117542312 GR OOMSDALE TBONE GOLDA-ET

FARIA BROTHERS MUNDO 8/3/13 014JE00676 F 232 52 1418 82 565 2.1 4.27 G 4.3 ALL LYNNS MAXIMUM VERNON-ET GR FARIA BROTHERS TBONE 44626 ACCELERATED GENETICS JE840003012229191 JEUSA000115863998 RICHIES JACE TBONE A364

CAL-MART POWER PIERO 7/21/13 014JE00668 C 227 40 757 70 665 0.3 1.77 G 5 SUN VALLEY ZUMA POWER-ET CAL-MART MATINEE PRISS 9879 ACCELERATED GENETICS JEUSA000067244296 JEUSA000117660078 SUNSET CANYON MATINEE-ET

IMPULS MONICAS MARVEL-ET ACCELERATED GENETICS ISDK Q IMPULS

FARIA DAIRY

GR FARIA BROTHERS MACKEY 7/6/13 535JE00075 C 258 69 2015 105 586 1.4 2.65 G -1.9 ALL LYNNS VALENTINO MARVEL PR FARIA BROTHERS MAXIMUM 18103 JE840003011199018 JEUSA000117422971 SUNSET CANYON MAXIMUM-ET

ALL LYNNS VERNON MEZCAL-ET 7/14/13 014JE00667 F 220 56 1674 68 510 1.6 3.01 Y 6.5 ALL LYNNS MAXIMUM VERNON-ET JEUSA000118581741 JEUSA000115863998

FARIA DAIRY

FARIA BROTHERS STRINGER-ET 7/1/13 535JE00073 F 232 51 1218 58 535 1.7 5.14 G 5 ALL LYNNS VALENTINO MARVEL GR FARIA BROTHERS APPARITION VILMA JE840003011609990 JEUSA000117422971 SUNSET CANYON APPARITION-ET

TJF VISIONARY REGENCY 6/29/13 014JE00662 F 297 72 1940 77 708 2.2 4.85 Y 8.3 ALL LYNNS LEGAL VISIONARY-ET TJF PLUS ROXY 963 ACCELERATED GENETICS JEUSA000067248196 JEUSA000117222740 SWEETIE PLUS IATOLAS BOLD

Young Sire Name Registration Number

Young sire sampling is a vital part of Jersey breed progress. To supplement your current sampling efforts, the Jersey Journal publishes an industry-wide listing of young bulls available for sampling. Contact the marketing or sampling organization directly to learn more about a particular sampling program or to order semen from a specific bull. Bulls which are genotyped have their JH1 status listed following the NAAB code. GPTAs

Young Sire Availability Listing, August 2014

Date of Birth

NAAB Code

JH1 GJPI Prot Milk Fat NM$ PTAT JUI Y/G GFI

Sire Name Registration Number

Dam Name Maternal Grandsire

Marketing Organization/ Sampling Group

ISDK DJ BROILER TOLLENAAR LOUIE 6528 SELECT SIRES JEDNK000000302835 TOLLENAARS IMPULS LOUIE 260-ET

D&E PARAMOUNT VIOLET SELECT SIRES ROCK ELLA PARAMOUNT-ET

DP IMPULS IRENE 638 ALTA GENETICS ISDK Q IMPULS WILSONVIEW TBONE MILESTONE-ET SELECT SIRES RICHIES JACE TBONE A364

DP MARVEL ISAAC-ET 10/28/12 011JE01186 F 234 54 1334 62 558 1.4 3.764 Y 6.6 ALL LYNNS VALENTINO MARVEL JEUSA000067481604 JEUSA000117422971

WILSONVIEW IF MATT-ET 12/13/12 007JE01344 F 212 46 1148 64 461 2.7 6.16 Y 9.4 ALL LYNNS VALENTINO IRWIN-ET JEUSA000118367941 JEUSA000117423084

D&E SPARKY TAWYNA 5140 ALTA GENETICS MAINSTREAM IATOLA SPARKY

HI-LAND PAUL FEARLESS 10/26/13 014JE00685 F 243 65 1798 77 552 1.5 3.323 Y 8.1 D&E PAUL-ET HI-LAND ZIPPER FLUFFY ACCELERATED GENETICS JEUSA000067247670 JEUSA000115181456 SUNRISE/HACKLINE BUNGY ZIPPER

SUN VALLEY SAMSON GRAVITY 10/23/13 014JE00684 F 225 59 1556 77 496 2.6 4.192 Y 7.5 DP VALENTINO SAMSON GR OOMSDALE TBONE GRACE GEORGINA-ET ACCELERATED GENETICS JEUSA000118684341 JEUSA000067106977 RICHIES JACE TBONE A364

CINNAMON RIDGE PLUS LANNY 7/7/13 014JE00683 F 246 61 1768 78 544 2 4.45 Y 6 SWEETIE PLUS IATOLAS BOLD SUGAR BUSH GOLDA LANITA ACCELERATED GENETICS JEUSA000118585491 JEUSA000067129272 GR OOMSDALE TBONE GOLDA-ET

D&E SIXTYNINE VIRTUE 6305-ET 3/11/13 007JE01366 F 207 56 1579 72 498 1.1 1.235 Y 6.2 GR MVF DALE TEN SIXTYNINE-ET ALL LYNNS IMPULS VIRTUE-ET SELECT SIRES JEUSA000067266305 JEUSA000067181589 ISDK Q IMPULS

SIL-MIST VALENTINO DANAE DERBY 3/8/13 014JE00688 C 239 62 1787 62 522 2.1 4.398 Y 8.7 ALL LYNNS LOUIE VALENTINO-ET SIL-MIST JACINTO DANAE DIAMOND ACCELERATED GENETICS JEUSA000118606842 JEUSA000116279413 MASON LEMVIG JACINTO-ET

AVI-LANCHE MARVEL TYBO 3/7/13 011JE01200 F 249 59 1537 71 584 2 3.885 Y 7.2 ALL LYNNS VALENTINO MARVEL JEUSA000067448586 JEUSA000117422971

ALL LYNNS IRWIN NIXON-ET 2/13/13 011JE01196 F 213 53 1369 62 452 2.5 4.619 Y 10.8 ALL LYNNS VALENTINO IRWIN-ET SPRING CREEK T-BONE NETTY-ET ALTA GENETICS JEUSA000118400183 JEUSA000117423084 RICHIES JACE TBONE A364

SUN VALLEY TOPEKA PANETTA-ET 1/26/13 007JE01365 F 217 49 1350 81 520 1.9 4.319 Y 7.5 HEARTLAND MERCHANT TOPEKA-ET SUN VALLEY IMPULS PANDA SELECT SIRES JEUSA000118412267 JEUSA000067332021 ISDK Q IMPULS

AHLEM PRESCOTT CALYPSO-ET 1/24/13 007JE01350 F 244 49 1708 53 607 2.2 5.545 Y 7.8 DUTCH HOLLOW PRESCOTT-ET AHLEM HEADLINE CAROL 34265-ET SELECT SIRES JEUSA000071199843 JEUSA000067184369 SCHULTZ RESCUE HEADLINE

SUN VALLEY MARVEL KORTEZ-ET 1/18/13 007JE01364 F 197 45 1111 54 485 1.6 2.877 G 5.5 ALL LYNNS VALENTINO MARVEL SUN VALLEY BUNGY KORDELIA SELECT SIRES JEUSA000118391991 JEUSA000117422971 ISDK JAS BUNGY

CINNAMON RIDGE ARTIS PRAISE SELECT SIRES ISDK JAS ARTIST

CINNAMON RIDGE V RECOGNIZE-ET 7/17/12 007JE01261 F 218 53 1592 61 514 1.7 3.829 Y 6.6 ALL LYNNS LEGAL VISIONARY-ET JEUSA000118120117 JEUSA000117222740

TRANS OVA CRITIC GRANT F655-ET 7/5/12 007JE01301 C 187 37 1280 42 485 1.2 3.327 Y 7.5 SCHULTZ LEGAL CRITIC-P TOLLENAAR LOUIE 6528 SELECT SIRES JE840003008897846 JEUSA000117217618 TOLLENAARS IMPULS LOUIE 260-ET

SUGAR GROVE VALENTINO AXIS 6/21/12 007JE01274 F 244 57 1937 54 598 2.1 4.159 Y 9.2 ALL LYNNS LOUIE VALENTINO-ET SUGAR GROVE RESTORE ADDIE-ET SELECT SIRES JEUSA000067072875 JEUSA000116279413 SCHULTZ DUDLEY RESTORE-ET Dixieland Jersey Sires, Inc.

TRANS OVA BROILER NEAL F539-ET 6/10/12 007JE01300 F 135 16 234 45 432 0.3 2.432 G 4.3 JEUSA000118082729

ALL LYNNS DIMENSION VIDAL-ET 6/6/12 007JE01278 F 182 51 1440 69 407 1.2 1.67 Y 7.5 SUNSET CANYON DIMENSION-ET JEUSA000118116219 JEUSA000117168914

SUNSET CANYON DEPUTY-ET 5/31/12 007JE01267 F 217 50 1566 55 524 1.6 3.814 Y 8.1 SCHULTZ LEGAL CRITIC-P PEARLMONT RESTORE DIXIE-ET SELECT SIRES JEUSA000118035905 JEUSA000117217618 SCHULTZ DUDLEY RESTORE-ET

BW ABILENE-ET 5/24/12 007JE01271 F 195 39 1172 75 509 1.5 3.42 Y 8.2 SUNSET CANYON DIGNITARY-ET BW CENTURION PEGGY K798 SELECT SIRES JEUSA000118029041 JEUSA000117168941 SOONER CENTURION-ET

Young Sire Name Registration Number

Second High Average for Massachusetts Calf Sale

The 16 lots of Registered Jerseys that crossed the auction block at this year’s Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Calf Sale sold for an average of $1,453.13 and a gross of $23,250. The average is the second high of the 11 sales that have been held, behind the $1,553.57 reported for 2008, and $245 more than the average from last year. The sale was held on March 22, 2014, at the Eastern States Exposition in East Springfield, Mass., to raise funds for state dairy youth programs. Ayrshires, Brown Swiss, Guernseys, Holsteins and Milking Shorthorns were sold as well, with an overall sale average of $1,729.09 on 55 lots. Buyers from six states—Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Vermont—made Jersey purchases. Number

Sale Analysis

1 Open yearling 15 Heifer calves 16 Lots Median price

Avg. Price Total Value

$850.00 1,493.33

$850 22,400

$1,453.13 $1,350.00

$23,250

Sale Management: Massachusetts 4-H Dairy Committee Auctioneer: Wayne Douglas Whitmore

Madisyn Wright of De Kalb Junction, N.Y., placed the final bid of $2,800 on the high selling Jersey, Tierneys Redpath Jillian. The fancy December 2013 heifer calf is sired by Rapid Bay Redpath-ET, a son of Piedmont Prize Socrates, JPI -77, out

of Rapid Bay Whistlers Rumor, SUP-EX 95-6E (CAN), a two-time All-Canadian and 14-star brood cow in Canada. The maternal side of “Jillian’s” pedigree is stacked with fancy type as well as 10 of her 11 closest dams are appraised Very Good or Excellent in the U.S. or Canada. Her dam is sired by Valleystream J I S Juno, GJPI -108. Her grandam, sired by Griffens Governor-ET, GJPI -23, is appraised Very Good-87%. She was second-place fall calf at the New York Spring Carousel in 2010 and stood second in her class again the next year as a fall yearling. “Jillian’s” third dam is an Excellent-90% daughter of Janes Primetime Justice-ET, JPI -156. Her fourth dam is a Very Good-89% daughter of Giprat Belles Jade-ET, JPI +31. “Jillian” was consigned by Kathryn Marie Bosley, Malone, N.Y. A heifer that shares a birthday with the high seller was struck off for the second high price of the day for Jerseys. Jesse Hargrave of Heuvelton, N.Y., purchased Arethusa Exciting Contessa for $2,200. The daughter of Bridon Excitation, GJPI -46, hails from the “Veronica” cow family. She is out of Arethusa Reagan CatrinaET, Very Good-84%. “Catrina” has four Very Good maternal sisters and an Excellent maternal sister. Their dam, Arethusa Veronicas Cupid-ET, Excellent-94%, was named Reserve Grand Champion of the Eastern States Exposition in 2011 and made 18,310 lbs. milk, 837 lbs. fat and 663 lbs. protein at 5-6. “Contessa’s” third dam is the worldrenown Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J,

Excellent-97%, who was named Reserve National Grand Champion in 2002 and National Grand Champion in 2004. She was also tapped as Reserve Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo in 2004 and Supreme Champion of the show in 2006. She was selected to represent her sire, Sooner Centurion-ET, GJPI +8, in “The Art of Fine Breeding” contest in 2008. She has 20 sons in A.I. sampling programs and 30 Excellent daughters to date. “Veronica” has four complete records—three of them over 24,400 lbs. milk, 1,270 lbs. fat and 950 lbs. protein. “Contessa” was consigned by Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn. Over the years, the Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Calf Sale has auctioned several heifers that have gone on to win blue ribbons or purple banners in the show ring or appraised well for their new owners. Sixteen Jerseys have been appraised Excellent and 42 have been scored Very Good. Legacy Lane Duke Lynn, Excellent-91%, who sold in the 2006 sale, was named Grand Champion of the Connecticut State Jersey Show in 2009 and 2010 and also was Grand Champion of the Eastern States Exposition Junior Show in 2010. Morningside BS Charlotte, who was struck off in the 2012 sale, was first junior calf at the Central National Jersey Show and the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair the same year. The Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Calf Sale was established not only to make available show animals of several dairy breeds, but to offer education opportunities as well through clinics and exhibits from dairy industry vendors. This year, workshops were held to explain how to make halters and to communicate effectively with the consumer public and to relay information about career options in cattle promotion and agriculture. The first two sales were held at the dairy barns at the University of Massachusetts in South Deerfield. Subsequent sales have been held at the Eastern States Exposition. Proceeds from the sale are given to the state 4-H dairy program to sponsor conferences, conventions and judging and dairy bowl contests. Sales $1,625 and Over

(Consignors in Parentheses) Madisyn Wright, De Kalb Junction, N.Y. Tierneys Redpath Jillian, heifer calf 3 mos.................. $2,800 (Kathryn Marie Bosley, Malone, N.Y.) Jesse Hargrave, Heuvelton, N.Y. Arethusa Exciting Contessa, heifer calf 3 mos.............. 2,200 (Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn.) Barry Nadon III, West Brookfield, Mass. Lady Raindrop, heifer calf 9 mos.................................... 1,925 (Marc J. Wolf, Lebanon, Conn.) Jacob Tarryk, Dayville, Conn. Dreamroad Hired Gun Truffles, heifer calf 6 mos........... 1,900 (Rebecca Ferry, Johnstown, N.Y.) John R. Miller, Vernon, N.J. Howacres HG Kaboom, heifer calf 6 mos. .................... 1,900 (Kyle and Jennifer Thygesen, Tunbridge, Vt.) Gerald and Diane Colvin, Wallingford, Vt. Billings Deacon Sensation, heifer calf 6 mos. ............... 1,625 (Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, Vt.)

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Wisconsin State Sale Again Held Online

For the second consecutive year, the Wisconsin State Jersey Sale was conducted entirely online through JerseyBid.com. This year, the sale opened for bidding on Monday, April 28, and began close-out on Tuesday, May 6. The sale managed by Jersey Marketing Service offered something for everyone: eight milking cows; four heifer calves; four embryo packages; and 14 bred heifers, four offered as individual lots and the balance as a pen lot of five springing heifers and a buyer’s choice lot of five springing heifers. The sale posted an average of $2,246.67 on 30 lots. Sale Analysis

Number

Avg. Price Total Value

8 Cows, two years and over 9 Bred heifers 4 Heifer calves 4 Embryo packages 5 Choices of calves

30 Lots edian price M

$2,190.63 2,850.00 1,787.50 1,456.25 2,250.00

$17,525 25,650 7,150 5,825 11,250

$2,246.67 $2,200.00

$67,400

Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service

Closing for the Wisconsin State Jersey Sale was conducted using the horse race style, which meant the entire sale closed when there was 10 minutes of inactivity. When bidding ceased, 10 buyers from six states had made purchases, with the Wheeler family of Jackson, Idaho, taking home 10 head for $23,000 and Kobey Spindler of Stratford, Wis., selecting five head for $11,250. Josiah Heagy, Titusville, Pa., placed the final bid of $5,050 on the high seller, DoDan LH Dignitary Tally-ET, a member of the “Althea” cow family. “Tally” is sired by Sunset Canyon Dignitary-ET, GJPI +168, and due to All Lynns Valentino Marvel, GJPI +235, in early August. The resulting calf carries an A.I. contract with

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Accelerated Genetics. Interest has also been expressed by Genex/CRI, Select Sires and Semex. “Tally” has Genomic Predicted Transmitting Abilities (GPTAs) of +990M, +65F and +41P. She has a GJPI of +185 and tested free for JH1. Two of her maternal sisters rank on the list of the Top 500 Heifers for GJPI. Their dam, Tollenaar Headline 6652C024-ET, Very Good-83%, ranks #18 among genotyped cows with a GJPI of +236 and has an m.e. of 32,181–1,380– 1,164 on her first lactation. She has four maternal brothers in A.I. and seven maternal sisters ranked for GJPI, including a full sister, Tollenaars 6650B880-ET, Very Good-86%, with 19,530 lbs. milk, 1,132 lbs. fat and 736 lbs. protein at 1-11. “Tally’s” grandam is a Very Good-88% daughter of ISDK Q Impuls, GJPI +153, with a best record of 2-1- 305 25,370 7.0% 1,775 3.6% 922 92DCR. Her third dam, Buddvu Allys Lou-ET, Excellent-91%, made 30,530 lbs. milk, 1,720 lbs. fat and 1,251 lbs. protein at 4-3. She is the dam of the breed’s former #1 bull for GJPI, Tollenaars Impuls Louie 260-ET, GJPI +155. “Tally’s” Excellent-90% fourth dam has a three lactation m.e. average of 20,219– 989–800. Her fifth dam is also appraised Excellent-90%. Her sixth dam, Greenridge FW Chief Althea-ET, Excellent-92%, was voted second in the Jersey Journal Great Cow Contest in 2000. She sent 15 sons to A.I. and has lifetime credits of 209,021 lbs. milk, 9,638 lbs. fat and 8,411 lbs. protein. The next dam is Excellent-90% with more than 18,000 lbs. milk and 1,000 lbs. fat. “Tally” was consigned by the partnership of D & D Jerseys and Lloyd Heinz of Newton, Wis. Heagy and Heinz were on both ends of the deal of the second high selling individual as well. Heagy purchased Heinz Charnesa Melinda 8381, who was

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bred and consigned by Heinz, for $3,450. The daughter of GR Oomsdale Lou CC Charnesa-ET, GJPI +192, sold two weeks shy of her first birthday and with A.I. interest from Accelerated Genetics, Genex/ CRI, Select Sires and Semex. She has GPTAs of +1,255M, +66F and +44P and a GJPI of +199. She is +1.5 for Type and has a Genomic Jersey Udder Index of +3.37. “Melinda’s” dam, NE Abe Melinda 5448-ET, Very Good-81%, has two records over 24,000 lbs. milk and a best record of 4-9 305 3x 27,310 4.7% 1,278 3.5% 960 100DCR. She has eight maternal brothers in A.I. and nine Excellent or Very Good maternal sisters. Included in this group is Dutch Hollow Jacinto Melinda 536-ET, Very Good-85%, who ranks among the top 1.5% for GJPI and has 30,680 lbs. milk, 1,305 lbs. fat and 968 lbs. protein at 5-1. The consignment’s grandam, Dutch Hollow Jace Melinda-ET, Excellent-92%, was nominated to represent her sire, Windy Willow Montana Jace, GJPI +91, in “The Art of Fine Breeding” contest in 2008 and has 24,090 lbs. milk, 1,047 lbs. fat and 836 lbs. protein at 4-2. She has nine Excellent or Very Good maternal sisters. The next dam, SC Millie, Excellent-93%, has seven lactations and made her best record of 30,210 lbs. milk, 1,377 lbs. fat and 950 lbs. protein at 5-3. She placed in the Leading Living Lifetime Production Contest in 2009 with 252,355 lbs. milk, 12,492 lbs. fat and 8,743 lbs. protein. Sales $2,200 and Over

(Consignors in Parentheses) Josiah Heagy, Titusville, Pa. Dodan LH Dignitary Tally-ET, bred heifer 20 mos........ $5,050 (D & D Jerseys and Lloyd Heinz, Newton, Wis.) Heinz Charnesa Melinda 8381, heifer calf 11 mos........ 3,450 (Lloyd Heinz, Shawano, Wis.) HVI Visionary Mandi 8231, bred heifer 15 mos............. 2,250 (Tauchen Harmony Valley Inc., Bonduel, Wis.) Jason Cast, Beaver Crossing, Neb. Orthridge-DB Zuma Rutabaga, cow 2 yrs..................... 3,075 (Orthridge Farms and Dan Bauer, Lancaster, Wis.) Wheeler Family, Jackson, Idaho All Lynns Vaughn Geneva, bred heifer 2 yrs.................. 3,000 (David Allen, Reedsburg, Wis.) All Lynns Vertex Nicole-Twin, bred heifer 22 mos.......... 3,000 (David Allen) All Lynns Vito Mavis, bred heifer 22 mos....................... 3,000 (David Allen) All Lynns Academy Moselle, bred heifer 21 mos........... 3,000 (David Allen) All Lynns Volley Alexis, bred heifer 21 mos.................... 3,000 (David Allen) Eight grade one embryos sired by All Lynns Maximum VernonET and out of Gabys Blair Rumba-ET............................ 2,200 (Orthridge Farms and Dan Bauer) Kobey Spindler, Stratford, Wis. Jazzy Doc 4444.............................................................. 2,250 (Endres Jazzy Jerseys, Lodi, Wis.) Jazzy Hobson 4509....................................................... 2,250 (Endres Jazzy Jerseys) Jazzy Hobson 4524....................................................... 2,250 (Endres Jazzy Jerseys) Jazzy Sam 4547............................................................. 2,250 (Endres Jazzy Jerseys) Jazzy Dawson 4562....................................................... 2,250 (Endres Jazzy Jerseys) Monty Hamann, Richland Center, Wis. Big Time Ace Zoe, cow 2 yrs.......................................... 2,200 (Jerry Weiss and Linehan Jerseys, River Falls, Wis.) Big Time All I Do Is Win, cow 2 yrs................................ 2,200 (Phillip Linehan, River Falls, Wis.) (continued to page 70)

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Sale Analysis

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Number

Badger Treasure Sale This year, the Badger Treasure Sale was held in conjunction with the Wisconsin State Sale. Four heifer calves sold for an average of $893.75 and a gross of $3,575. The juniors who made purchases are eligible to compete in the Badger Treasure Production Contest in 2017, which is based on the mature equivalent cheese yield of the first lactation of these heifers. Wisconsin juniors Kaylee and Cheyanne O’Malley of Gilman purchased the high seller, Norse Star Mantra 4185, for $1,150. The seven-month-old daughter of Ertl Mantra, GJPI +219, has Parent Averages of +604M, +39F and +24P and is +1.5 for Type. Her dam is a Very Good-85% daughter of Norse Star Jade Lincoln-ET, JPI -15, with

4 Heifer calves 4 Lots Median price

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Avg. Price Total Value

$893.75

$3,575

$893.75 $837.50

$3,575

Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service

an m.e. of 21,074–1,311–819 on her first lactation. Her grandam is a Very Good-87% daughter of Eastglen Alf Klassic-ET, GJPI +62, with two records over 23,300 lbs. milk, 1,290 lbs. fat and 890 lbs. protein. Her fourth dam has an m.e. average of 19,141–997–704 on seven lactations. “Mantra 4185” was consigned by Jory Fremstad, Westby, Wis. Other Wisconsin juniors who made purchases were: Jaelyn and Jaxson Brady,

Tigerton, Jennifer Jacobus, Janesville, and Wyatt Williams, Janesville. Sales $750 and Over

(Consignors in Parentheses) Kaylee and Cheyanne O’Malley, Gilman, Wis. Norse Star Mantra 4185, heifer calf 7 mos.................. $1,150 (Jory Fremstad, Westby, Wis.) Jaelyn and Jaxson Brady, Tigerton, Wis. Orth-Berrys Lexicon Rory, heifer calf 7 mos..................... 925 (Orthridge Farms, Lancaster, Wis.) Jennifer Jacobus, Janesville, Wis. Last Chance Academy Miranda, heifer calf 6 mos........... 750 (Bob and Darlene Winter, Chetek, Wis.) Wyatt Williams, Janesville, Wis. Last Chance Academy Ice Tea, heifer calf 7 mos............. 750 (Bob and Darlene Winter)

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Gifts Made to Support Jersey Research and Youth

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 Richard A. Riggs, Evansville, Ind., were received from Jim Arnold, Poseyville, Ind.; Jim and Marilyn Ashley, Evansville, Ind.; Joseph and Marilois Barker, Evansville, Ind.; Cherie L. Bayer, Columbus, Ohio; Christopher and Kimberly Bernfeld, Evansville, Ind.; Elmer Buechler, Jasper, Ind.; Steve and Greta Jackson, Evansville, Ind.; Nils and Jane Johansen, Evansville, Ind.; Bill and Sue Morrison, also of Evansville, Ind.; Al, Carl and Tanya Schmitz, Wadesville, Ind.; David W. and Linda L. Spahr, Findlay, Ohio; Jack and Karen Taylor, Madison, Ind., and Marc and Mary Beth Winter, Carmel, Ind. Contributions to the Foundation in memory of Eleanor Collins, Sylacauga, Ala., were also received from Marilyn L. Malnati and Nan Elizabeth Curtis, Newberry, S.C. The Morris Ewing Genetic Performance Scholarship Fund received a major gift from Jerseyland Sires, Hilmar, Calif., at the fundraising kick-off during AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings in Alexandria, Va., on June 27. Additional contributions to the fund have been received from Agnes D. Arnold-Norman, Liberty, Pa.; J. Lawrence Benson, New Lebanon, N.Y.; Deborah Lee Boyd, Parrottsville, Tenn.; David L. Brandau, Wilton, Wis.; Richard Clauss, Hilmar, Calif.; Maurice E. Core, Columbus, Ohio; Dennis Egelston, Fultonville, N.Y.; Jerry and Wanda Emerich, Mooers, N.Y.; Russell Gammon, Fergus, Ont.; Peter D. Giacomini, Verona, Wis.; Calvin Graber, Parker, S.D.; Highland Farms, Cornish, Maine; Don Hutzel, Tiffin, Ohio; Gerald Laufenberg, Mount Horeb, Wis.; Merle Lawton, Newark Valley, N.Y.; Jacob Leum, Viroqua, Wis.; Herby D. Lutz, Jr., Chester, S.C.; Wm. Howard Maness, Stitzer, Wis.; Linda Marcoot, Greenville, Ill.; Harvey Metzger, Larchwood, Iowa; Yvonne Parmley, Brighton, Colo.; Donna Ellen Phillips, D.V.M., Newton, Wis.; Janice Rector, Dalhart, Texas; Ray and Margaret L. Schooley, Marshfield, Mo.; Richard Smith, Waunakee, Wis.; Veronica Steer, Cottage Grove, Tenn.; Peter Vail, Valatie, N.Y., and Duane Wickstrom, Hilmar, Calif. Contributions to these educational and research funds are exempt from Federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information on contributing to these or other permanent funds managed by the American Jersey Cattle Association, contact the Development Department at 614/322-4456. august 2014

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New England Honors Breeders

The New England Jersey Breeder’s Association (NEJBA) held their annual banquet and meeting in Rutland, Vt., on May 2, 2014. President David Carmichael, Vergennes, Vt., was the master of ceremonies for the evening, after a nice dinner in ski country. A lively roll call of states was conducted by Steve Holmes, Langdon, N.H., with 60 people in attendance from nine different states including the recently crowned Massachusetts Jersey Princess, Regina Grover, Bernardston, Mass. John Kokoski, Hadley, Mass., the District 3 director for National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ), talked about how the higher milk prices are directly reflecting on cow prices, moving them higher as well. Jersey semen sales are also accelerating. He spoke of the overall challenge of the milk pricing in the different regions of the U.S., but also acknowledged the progress which we have made, albeit small at times. “Don’t let your guard down. We have many things still to do, but we have accomplished much,” stated Kokoski. Neal Smith, Executive Secretary of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) gave a review of the association on many of the services offered by the AJCA. He also asked the breeders for their patience as the AJCA moves forward with a major upgrade in computer equipment and software, progressing the association to communicate easier and quicker and offer better services with the aid of today’s technology. Smith also mentioned that staff members were working to fill two vacant positions within AJCA and NAJ. JMS Manager, Jason Robinson, was on hand to speak about the lots available in the sale the next morning, The Northeast Jersey Classic and Breeder’s Sale. He thanked the consignors for raising such quality heifers and for contributing to the success of the sale. Sale committee chair, David Carmichael, echoed Robinson’s comments,

Libby Bleakney, left, presents the Good Neighbor award to the son and father duo of Blaine and Ted Moon.

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showing appreciation for the quality selections at the sale. The format for the spring sale changed to become a combination of the past spring and fall events, putting the New England and the Vermont sales into one time and location.

NEJBA Honors Dutch Hollow Klassic Deva-ET was awarded the leading living lifetime production award for Karin Chittenden Couch of Dutch Hollow Farm, Schodack Landing, N.Y. The daughter of Eastglen Alf Klassic-ET, GJPI +62, is appraised Very Good-88% and has a GJPI of +115. “Deva” has had eight lactations, for a total lifetime production to date of 230,452 lbs. milk, 11,880 lbs. fat and 8,255 lbs. protein. Libby Bleakney, Cornish, Maine, pre-

sented the Good Neighbor award to the father and son duo of Ted and Blaine Moon, Freeport, Maine. Bleakney worked closely with these soft-spoken gentlemen when the New England states hosted the AJCANAJ Annual Meetings in New Hampshire in 2012. Ted and Blaine were the chairs of the National Heifer Sale and helped to make sure every detail was covered. Bleakney also credited Ted and Blaine for supporting and inspiring New England youth within the dairy industry and the Jersey breed. The 2014 New England Master Breeder award was presented to Dennis McKeen, Albion, Maine, by Jerry Emerich, Mooers, N.Y. Silver Maple Farms, Inc., is owned by Dennis and his mother, Jean. His wife, Becky, and their children all play roles in the management and operation of the farm. The REAP herd is currently home to 120 Holsteins and 94 Jerseys with a 2013 AJCA lactation average of 21,388 lbs. of milk, 1,002 lbs. of fat and 759 lbs. of protein on 77 lactations. The GJPI average of the herd stands at +79 on 80 head with 18% genomic tested. Flush work has resulted in great success, including helping to send over 20 bulls into AI service. The McKeen family at one time contemplated the elimination of Jerseys in the herd. However, after purchasing four heifers from the Pearl family, Barnet, Vt., including a sister of Pearlmont Impuls Daffy, they not only kept the Jerseys, but devoted themselves to the development of the genetics of the breed within the herd. Dennis and his family praise the longevity and breeding efficiency of the Jersey cow and breed to the top genomic sires of the breed, focusing on good udders. Sheldon “Tom” Sawyer, Jr., Walpole, N.H. was honored by Moira Poitras, Brimfield, Mass., for his distinguished service to the NEJBA by serving as its sale cochair for 14 years. Tom has served as a past president and director of the NEJBA and past president of the New Hampshire Jersey Breeders Association. He serves as

Jerry Emerich, left, congratulates Dennis McKeen as the 2014 Master Breeder. McKeen is an owner of Silver Maple Farm, Inc.

Sheldon “Tom” Sawyer, Jr. received the New England Distinguished Service award from Moira Poitras.

Junior Production Awards Recognition was given to the 22 entries in the New England youth production contest, with the owners of the top three cows receiving a plaque. Placing first in the contest was Zachary Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y., with Dutch Hollow TBone Dot. The Excellent-90%, daughter of Richies Jace TBone A364, GJPI +127, had a standardized yield of 31,455 lbs. of milk. Actual production on the 1-11 record was 21,490 lbs. of milk, 1,042 lbs. of fat, and 717 lbs. of protein in 305 days on 3x milking. Receiving second place honors was Luke McReynolds of Danville, Vt., with his entry of Lucky Hill Joker Poppy Pop. She is backed by 10 generations of Very Good or Excellent dams and had a standardized yield of 30,035 lbs. of milk, with a 1-8 lactation of 18,690 lbs. of milk, 817 lbs. of fat and 634 lbs. of protein in 305 days. Securing third prize was Sage Stark, Charlestown, N.H., with OA Blackridge General Echo. Her standardized yield was 29,044 lbs. of milk with an actual 3-9 lactation of 22,158 lbs. of milk, 940 lbs. of fat, and 820 lbs. of protein in 305 days.

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commissioner of his local fire department, is vice-chair of New England Feeds, and is a delegate for Agri-Mark. Tom was previously presented with the New Hampshire Farm Bureau Young Farmer award. He is also an amazing advocate for young Jersey exhibitors, trucking and leasing animals for their local shows. Poitras also reported on the Eastern States show to be held on September 17, 2014, in Springfield, Mass. There were 96 head of Jerseys shown at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show and there is much room to grow. For the second year, the Grand Champion Jersey at the Eastern States show went on to be crowned Grand Champion at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis. The Blue Ribbon All-Breedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Calf Sale was held for its 11th year and boasted of its best overall average since the sales inaugust 2014

Junior production awards were presented to 22 participants. On hand to receive their awards were from left, Sage Stark was third overall with OA Blackridge General Echo. Taylor Buell, Eastford, Conn., and Virginia Patz, Shoreham, Vt., were also presented certificates.

ception at $1,729. Within the sale, 16 lots of Jersey genetics sold for an average of $1,453 with a top price of $2,800.

Steve Holmes reported on behalf of the New England Jersey Sire program and committee. The young sire sampling program is studying on ideas for quicker distribution of semen of bulls being sampled. They are also working on a solution of how to better work with and analyze the constantly changing genomic numbers, sampling a relevant bull in a competitive manner. Currently, the group is sampling Pearlmont Critic Dimitri. Officers for the New England Jersey Breeders Association are president David Carmichael; vice president Suzanne Buell, Eastford, Conn.; secretary Darlene Pyle, Shoreham, Vt.; and treasurer Jerry Emerich. Directors currently serving on the NEJBA board are Paul Flint, Brookfield, Vt., Steve Holmes, Moria Poitras, Suzanne Buell, Edwin LaPrise, Exeter, R.I., and Blaine Moon. Page 73

Northeast Jersey Classic and Breeders Sale

The New England and Vermont Jersey associations combined their spring and fall sale efforts into the Northeast Jersey Classic and Breeders Sale. This brought the sale series to the new venue at the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutand, Vt., on May 3, 2014. Number

Sale Analysis

5 Cows, two years and over 1 under 3 mos. s.w.d. 111 Bred heifers 34 1st Trimester 42 2nd Trimester 35 3rd Trimester 34 Open yearling 26 Heifer calves 228 Lots Median Price

Avg. Price Total Value

$2,700.00 5.00 1,725.45 1,429.41 1,716.67 2,023.57 1,519.12 1,340.06 $1,584.23 $1,300.00

$13,500 5 191,525 48,600 72,100 70,825 51,650 104,525

Dutch Hollow Samson Miki was consigned by Melanie Chittenden, represented by Paul and Alan Chittenden on the right. She was purchased by Gerald and Diane Colvin for $7,000. Pictured are Patty Cook, Diane Colvin, Toni Jacque on the halter. In the box are Lynn Lee, auctioneer; Neal Smith, pedigrees; and Chris Ludgren, JMS Marketing Coordinator.

+5.82 (7/2014) was purchased by Gerald and Diane Colvin of Wallingford, Vt. “Miki” is another franchise heifer that sold with A.I. interest in future sons from this junior yearling. She is sired by DP Valentino Samson, GJPI +214, and out of Dutch Hollow Legal Mikra, Very Good84%. The daughter of Tollenaars Impuls Legal 233-ET, GJPI +169, has a 1-9 305 day record of 21,560 lbs. milk, 939 lbs. fat and 692 lbs. protein on 3x milking. She is backed by two more Very Good dams. Lylestanley Marvel My Time 1461-ET showed it was her time as she took third high seller honors in the sale at $5,300. The daughter of All Lynns Valentino Marvel, GJPI +235, was purchased by Crescent Farm, Walpole, N.H. She is pregnant and due in January to Schultz Volcano Harris, GJPI +265. She carried an A.I. contract by one organization and others were interested in her future. “My Time” is backed by four Very Good dams, including three with records over 20,000 lbs. of milk. The winter yearling, consigned by Michael Ooms, Valatie, N.Y., was purchased in the 2013 Dixieland Invitational Sale from Lylestanley Trace, LLC, Lee, Fla. Fourth high honors went to Arethusa HG Sangria-ET, a senior calf sired by SV Jade Hired Gun-ET, GJPI +45. She was purchased by Kara Evans, Norwich, N.Y., for $4,700 and consigned by Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn. “Sangria” is out of South Mountain Verbatim Sapphire-ET, Very Good-88%. The Arethusa Verbatim Response-ET, GJPI -67, daughter has a two lactation m.e. average of 14,373–857–592. The next dam, South Mountain Santana, Excellent-92%, was first place senior three-year-old and Reserve Intermediate Champion at the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Regional Jersey Show. Her best 305 day record was produced at 5-4, with 23,270 lbs. of milk, 1,207 lbs. of

fat and 834 lbs. of protein. Two more Excellent dams with over 15,000 lbs. of milk follow in the pedigree. DBW Zuma Gypsy is an ISDK DJ Zuma, GJPI +150, daughter and was struck off at $4,450 to her new owners Wesley and Brenda Snow of Brookfield, Vt. The senior yearling is pregnant to BW Abilene-ET, GJPI +195, and due in mid-September. “Gypsy” is out of DBW Hovborg Carey, Excellent-92%, who has a 3-11 lactation of 19,460 lbs. of milk, 1,033 lbs. of fat and 744 lbs. of protein. Two more Excellent dams with over 19,000 lbs. of milk in their best lactations follow. Derrick and Beverly Wright, Randolph, Vt. consigned this fifth high seller. Crescent Plus Greta took the sixth high selling honors of the sale at $4,300 paid by Scott and Heidi Mason, North Stratford, N.H. This intermediate calf sired by Sweetie Plus Iatolas Bold, GJPI +227, was consigned by Sheldon and Rosella Sawyer, Walpole, N.H. Her Very Good-87% dam produced a 305-day record at 2-2 with 16,460 lbs. of milk, 761 lbs. of fat and 608 lbs. of protein. An Excellent grandam made a 305 day record on 3x milking at 3-5 of 21,210 lbs. milk, 1,040 lbs. fat and 741 lbs. protein. The next three dams all produced over 1,130 lbs. of fat in their lactations. Two of them have over 25,000 lbs. of milk.

$361,205

Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee

Along with the name and location change came a slight alteration of sale format. The Northeast Sale kicked off with 29 head of special-pedigreed, high-type, and notable GJPI Registered Jerseys being presented in a tie-up sale format. The remaining 199 head were housed in group pens with their like age-groups and sold in a commercial-minded method. In the sale managed by Jersey Marketing Service and sponsored by the New England and Vermont Jersey breeders associations, a total of 228 lots were sold for an average of $1,584.23 with gross receipts of $361,205. The cattle were purchased by 36 buyers in 13 states. Volume buyers of the sale were Creek Bottom Farm, Middleburg, Pa., purchasing 65 head for $87,050 and Jeff Adams of Touchet, Wash., who bought 63 head for $71,550. It was one of the elite, tie-up heifers that brought the top dollar on the sale day. With many of the A.I. organizations wanting to speak to the new owner, Pearlmont Hilario Iris was purchased for $10,500 by Sexing Technologies, San Antonio, Texas. Consigned by William Pearl, Barnet, Vt., the summer yearling daughter of CalMart Renegade Hilario-ET, GJPI +179, totes her own GJPI of +224 and a GJUI +3.17 with the July genomic summary. “Iris” is out of Pearlmont TBone Impatiens, Very Good-85%, with a two lactation average m.e. of 17,952–911–685. She is followed by two more Excellent dams producing over 18,900 lbs. of milk and over 21,500 lbs. of milk respectfully. The consignment from Melanie Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y., was the second top selling heifer at $7,000. Dutch Hollow Samson Miki, GJPI +210 and GJUI Page 74

Pearlmont Hilario Iris was purchased for $10,500 by Sexing Technologies, represented by Chris Lundgren, JMS Marketing Coordinator. Gwen and William Pearl, Pearlmont Farm, were the consignors. Also in the picture are Lynn Lee, auctioneer and Neal Smith, pedigrees. Holding the heifer is Rena Grover the Massachusetts Jersey Princess.

Sales $2,000 and Over

(Consignors in Parentheses) Sexing Technologies / Accounting Dept, San Antonio, Texas Pearlmont Hilario Iris, heifer calf 8 mos..................... $10,500 (William H. Pearl, Barnet, Vt.) Gerald and Diane Colvin, Wallingford, Vt. Dutch Hollow Samson Miki, open yearling 12 mos....... 7,000 (Melanie F. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.) Cedar Mtn Farm Topeka Ruby Rae, heifer calf 9 mos... 2,500 (Kerry Gawalt, Hartland, Vt.) Crescent Farm, Walpole, N.H. Lylestanley Marvel My Time 1461-ET, bred heifer 16 mos. .................................................................................. 5,300 (Michael A. Ooms, Valatie, N.Y.) Richard K. Evans, Norwich, N.Y. Arethusa Hg Sangria-ET, heifer calf 8 mos................... 4,700 (Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn.) Wesley and Brenda Snow, Brookfield, Vt.

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DBW Zuma Gypsy, bred heifer 20 mos......................... 4,450 (Derrick or Beverly Wright, Randolph, Vt.) Scott and Heidi Mason, North Stratford, N.H. Crescent Plus Greta, heifer calf 5 mos.......................... 4,300 (Sheldon and/or Rosella Sawyer, Walpole, N.H.) SMJ Clark Cricket, heifer calf 7 mos.............................. 3,700 (Silver Maple Farms Inc., Albion, Maine) RJF Fire Ball, heifer calf 10 mos.................................... 2,650 (Robert Jarrell, Corbyville, Ont.) Brian M. Peila, Gill, Mass. Bridon GP Nevada, cow 3 yrs........................................ 3,650 (Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock, Vt.) Crescent Fable Wildflower, bred heifer 2 yrs.................. 2,350 (Tristan Phillips, Walpole, N.H.) Springdale Victor Patcee, bred heifer 2 yrs.................... 2,250 (Nancy W. Quimby, Brooks, Maine) Crescent Legacy Solitude, bred heifer 20 mos.............. 2,150 (Crescent Farm, Walpole, N.H.) Mapleline Region 3909-2, bred heifer 21 mos............... 2,100 (John Kokoski, Hadley, Mass.) Sheldon and/or Rosella Sawyer, Walpole, N.H. Tierneys Maestro Lucy, open yearling 12 mos.............. 3,400 (Tierney Farm, Malone, N.Y.) Jeremiah Roller, Sparta, Mo. Chestnut-Hyll Lizze, open yearling 14 mos.................... 3,100 (Zachary Tarryk, Dayville, Conn.) Gary and Debbie Moore, Greenwich, N.Y. Howvale Headline Bhibi, cow 2 yrs................................ 3,000 (Lucy V. Howe, Tunbridge, Vt.) Menda Hired Gun Whiskers, cow 2 yrs.......................... 2,650 (David and Melanie Carmichael, Vergennes, Vt.) Seacord Farm Action Sheena, bred heifer 22 mos........ 2,350 (Brian S. Seacord, Greenwich, N.Y.) Jon Prokop, Middleburgh, N.Y. Its Grand To Be Tina Marie, heifer calf 2 mos................ 2,700 (Colleen J. Wilson, Shoreham, Vt.) Trevor Bigelow, Willsboro, N.Y. GR Oomsdale Cc Domin Coy-ET, cow 2 yrs................ 2,600 (Michael A. Ooms) Jonas and Will Minot, Bath, N.H. Leonards Tequila Montage, open yearling 13 mos........ 2,550 (Leonard Beef Co Inc., Lakeville, Mass.) Jason W. and Lori J. Hoyt, Fort Ann, N.Y. Four-Hills Impresion Bails4883-ET, heifer calf 4 mos.... 2,500 (Britney Hill, Bristol, Vt.) Silver Maple Farms Inc., Albion, Maine High Lawn Paul Lillian, heifer calf 8 mos....................... 2,500 (Wesley and Brenda Snow, Brookfield, Vt.) Lylestanley Marvel Gilcrest 1460-ET, bred heifer 16 mos. .................................................................................. 2,150 (Michael A. Ooms) David and Kelly Oberreich, Plymouth, Wis. RJF Fire Backwards, heifer calf 8 mos.......................... 2,400 (Robert Jarrell) Larry L. Duvall, Chillicothe, Ohio Hi Poits Big Show Katarina, bred heifer 2 yrs................ 2,350 (Katelyn Poitras, Brimfield, Mass.) SMJ Eclipes Marvel-P, bred heifer 19 mos.................... 2,100 (Tyler D. Mckeen, Albion, Maine) Seacord Farm TBone Tina, bred heifer 20 mos............. 2,050 (Brian S. Seacord) Jon Jonelis, Somers, Conn. Crescent Kanoo Clay, bred heifer 2 yrs.......................... 2,250 (Rosella Sawyer, Walpole, N.H.) Crescent Miles Holiday, bred heifer 21 mos................... 2,150 (Crescent Farm) Menda Headline Wasilla, cow 2 yrs............................... 2,150 (David and Melanie Carmichael) Barlass Jerseys LLC, Janesville, Wis. Seacord Farm TBone Truffle, bred heifer 20 mos.......... 2,150 (Brian S. Seacord) GR Crescent Militia Oak, bred heifer 18 mos................ 2,000 (Crescent Farm) Mitch Davis, Nicollet, Minn. Dorado LS Natalia Bairn, bred heifer 21 mos................ 2,050 (Crescent Farm, Walpole, N.H.) Seacord Farm TBone Tabby, bred heifer 23 mos........... 2,000 (Brian S. Seacord) Martha Graff, Chesterville, Maine High Lawn Deacon Audry, bred heifer 2 yrs................... 2,050 (Norfolk County Agricultural High School, Walpole, Mass.) Virginia Patz, Shoreham, Vt. Billings Deacon Maci, cow 3 yrs..................................... 2,050 (Billings Farm and Museum) Samuel R. Potter, Union Springs, N.Y. Highland Plus Arien Delores, bred heifer 22 mos.......... 2,050 (Highland Farms, Cornish, Maine) Highland Plus A Spice, bred heifer 20 mos................... 2,000 (Highland Farms) Dennis A. Trinkle, Buskirk, N.Y. High Lawn Justin Christy, bred heifer 2 yrs.................... 2,050 (Norfolk County Agricultural High School) Jeff Adams, Touchet, Wash. Holmesland Dominican Sprinkle, bred heifer 22 mos.... 2,000 (Steven B. and Jeffrey A. Holmes, Langdon, N.H.) Creek Bottom Farm, Middleburg, Pa. Dutch Hollow Paul Hyacinth, bred heifer 19 mos........... 2,000 (Brian K. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.) Rosella Sawyer, Harold Wright Sr and Harold Wright Jr, Walpole, N.H. Kellogg-Bay Gunman Salute-ET, heifer calf 4 mos........ 2,000 (Joseph H. Allen, Panton, Vt.)

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New York’s Next Generation Sale

The New York Jersey breeders teamed up with Jersey Marketing Service (JMS) again this spring to work towards putting together a sale featuring a quality group of Registered Jerseys for the area breeders. With a change in the format and the introduction of internet marketing tools, the sale took on a new name—New York’s Next Generation Sale. The event was held in Bath, N.Y., at the Steuben County Fairgrounds, on May 9, 2014. Number

Sale Analysis

Avg. Price

6 Cows, two years and over 34 Bred heifers 1 1st Trimester 5 2nd Trimester 28 3rd Trimester 1 Open yearling 26 Heifer calves 1 Embryo package 68 Lots Median Price

Total Value

$1,833.33 2,230.15 2,300.00 1,600.00 2,329.46 925.00 1,416.35 1500.00

$11,000 75,825 2,300 8,300 65,225 925 36,825 1500

$1,854.04 $2,000.00

$126,075

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The sale averaged $1,854.04 on 68 head with gross sales totaling $126,075. The internet played a large role in the sale, featuring 38 head on the JMS JerseyBid.com sale program one week prior to the sale. Lots online were listed either as individual lots or as a group. The cattle all had video footage showing prospective buyers the animal in her natural element. These consignments remained in their home locations and did not come to the sale location in Bath. Bids could be placed on each of the lots up until one half hour prior to the sale. On sale day the online lots, and the 30 head that made the trek to the fairgrounds, were sold in front of a live audience that included the bidders participating via the live broadcast and bidding service offered by JMS, JerseyAuctionLive.com. The top selling lot was Underground Jan-Mamie Jayne-ET from Underground Genetics, Pitcher, N.Y. The March 2014 Rapid Bay Reviresco-ET daughter sold for $6,000 to Sam, Angela and George Colpetzer, Greenville, Pa., after some of the most spirited bidding of the event. “Jayne’s” dam is Underground Duaiseoir C Mamie-ET, Excellent-92%. Four more excellent dams follow in the pedigree. The Colpetzer family was also the final bidder on the second high selling lot of the Next Generation Sale, with the final gavel striking at $4,500. Meri-Acres Tequila Stacy is a junior two-year-old due in July to Arethusa Jade Velocity-ET, GJPI -21. Payneside ITA Shamwow, Very Page 76

George Wilson, Stamford, N.Y. was honored by the New York Jersey breeders for being a co-chair of the state sales for the past 14 years. He was presented with the October Blessings painting by Bonnie Mohr. Joining in the congratulations are Neal Smith, AJCANAJ Executive Secretary and Sara Barlass, AJCA-NAJ Area Representative.

Good-85% is the dam, with seven more generations of the Canadian Paynside breeding in the pedigree. The Tower Vue Prime Tequila, GJPI -88, daughter was consigned by Peggy Bennett, Albion, N.Y. Following as the third top seller was Kevetta Legion Nikola at $3,000. “Nikola” was sold in the Jersey Bid portion of the sale to Lisa Schuker, Troy, Pa., as an online bidder. The senior calf by BW Legion, GJPI +58, is out of Kevetta Rah Bada Bing Nikita, Very Good-86%. The next dam is Excellent, with a top 305 day record at 5-1, with 21,010 lbs. of milk, 876 lbs. of fat and 758 lbs. of protein. Two more Very Good dams back up the pedigree, with over 19,000 lbs. of milk each. A group of five bred heifers collectively hold the fourth high seller spot on the count down. These bred heifers, also part of the Jersey Bid sale, were consigned by David Chamberlain or David and Greg Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y., and purchased for $2,625 by Kenneth Briggs, Campbellsville, Ky. Each of the

Ralph and Alice Taylor, Walton, N.Y. were honored by the New York Jersey breeders for being lifelong supporters of 4-H youth of all ages and breeds within the state. They were presented with the She’s Got The Look painting by Bonnie Mohr. Joining in the congratulations are Neal Smith, AJCA-NAJ Executive Secretary and Sara Barlass, AJCA-NAJ Area Representative, with Ron Mosser, ringman, and Lynn Lee, auctioneer looking on.

five junior two-year-old heifers were due in the beginning of June and are from Very Good or Excellent dams with milk production ranging over 18,000 lbs. of milk to over 21,000 lbs. of milk. They were bred to All Lynns Lotto Vegas-ET, GJPI +193, Cinnamon Ridge PersevereET, GJPI +157, DP Premier Gansey-ET, GJPI +155, and Cal-Mart Plus Zayd, GJPI +191. Merle Lawton was the consignor of Lawtons Hendrix Sage, due with her first calf in June. Purchasing the bred heifer was Denise Andrien, Troy, Pa., for $2,350. Sired by PF Lennox Hendrix, GJPI +151, she has four dams appraised Very Good or Excellent with most holding a milk record of over 20,000 lbs. of milk. She was bred to All Lynns Valentino IrwinET, GJPI +151, and was the fifth high lot. Sales $2,000 and Over

(Consignors in Parentheses) Sam, Angela and George Colpetzer, Greenville, Pa. Underground Jan-Mamie Jayne-ET, heifer calf 2 mos. ................................................................................ $6,000 (Underground Genetics, Pitcher, N.Y.) Meri-Acres Tequila Stacy, bred heifer 2 yrs.................... 4,500 (Peggy A. Bennett, Albion, N.Y.) Lisa A. Schucker, Troy, Pa. Kevetta Legion Nikola, open yearling 18 mos................ 3,000 (Kevin and Annetta Herrington, Dansville, N.Y.) Kenneth R. Briggs, Campbellsville, Ky. Hi-Land Kanoo Painter, bred heifer 2 yrs....................... 2,625 (David R. Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y.) Hi-Land Kirk Palace, bred heifer 2 yrs........................... 2,625 (David R. Chamberlain) Hi-Land Bison Monie, bred heifer 23 mos...................... 2,625 (Greg and David Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y.) Hi-Land Hendrix Vicks, bred heifer 23 mos.................... 2,625 (David R. Chamberlain) Hi-Land Hendrix Parsnip, bred heifer 23 mos................ 2,625 (Greg and David Chamberlain) Denise K. Andrien, Troy, Pa. Lawtons Hendrix Sage, bred heifer 2 yrs....................... 2,350 (Merle Lawton, Newark Valley, N.Y.) Larry L. Duvall, Chillicothe, Ohio SSF Carlos Potina, bred heifer 22 mos.......................... 2,300 (Charles F. Luchsinger, Syracuse, N.Y.) Scotch View Farms, Stamford, N.Y. Dar View Veneer Holly, bred heifer 17 mos.................... 2,300 (Dar-View Farm, Delancey, N.Y.) Elora Washington, Hunt, N.Y. SSF Gammon Frances, bred heifer 2 yrs...................... 2,300 (Charles M. Luchsinger, Syracuse, N.Y.) Mitch Davis, Nicollet, Minn. Normandell Zuma Jill, bred heifer 2 yrs......................... 2,200 (Normandell Farms, Liberty, Pa.) Normandell Sixtynine Betsy-Twin, bred heifer 2 yrs...... 2,200 (Normandell Farms) Normandell T-Bone Dawn, bred heifer 23 mos.............. 2,200 (Renee Norman-Kenny, Enon Valley, Pa.) Normandell Paul Trish, bred heifer 21 mos.................... 2,200 (Normandell Farms) Scotch View Tradition Ham, bred heifer 2 yrs................ 2,200 (Taylor Macrabie, Walton, N.Y.) Wetumpka Dallas Nettie-P, bred heifer 23 mos............. 2,200 (Cheryl A. Carlson, Tully, N.Y.) Wetumpka Dalton Lila-Twin, bred heifer 23 mos........... 2,200 (Cheryl A. Carlson) Wetumpka Dallas Sunray-P, bred heifer 22 mos........... 2,200 (Cheryl A. Carlson) Wetumpka Eclipes Nighttime, bred heifer 2 yrs............. 2,200 (Cheryl A. Carlson) Wetumpka Dallas Noz-P, bred heifer 22 mos................ 2,200 (Cheryl A. Carlson) Wetumpka Eclipes Bella, bred heifer 21 mos................ 2,200 (Cheryl A. Carlson) Wetumpka Dalton Lola-Twin, bred heifer 2 yrs.............. 2,200 (Cheryl A. Carlson) Wetumpka Eclipes Chestnut, bred heifer 21 mos.......... 2,200 (Cheryl A. Carlson) Ssf Boeheim Cricket, bred heifer 22 mos...................... 2,050 (Susan Luchsinger, Syracuse, N.Y.) Grace Farms Headline 214, cow 2 yrs........................... 2,000 (Grace Farms, Lowman, N.Y.) Grace Farms Cowell 224, cow 2 yrs.............................. 2,000 (Edward H. Clarke, Lowman, N.Y.) Grace Farms Mecca 237, cow 2 yrs.............................. 2,000 (continued to page 84)

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Milk Cows Pace Second Annual Prairieland Production Sale

Bolstered by high prices for cheese and butter, record demand for dairy exports and optimistic predictions for feed prices for the coming year, Jersey producers paid a premium for the cows and close-up springers consigned to this year’s Prairieland Production Sale. The 146 lots that were struck off at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in West Union, Iowa, on May 17 sold for an average of $1,908.77 and gross receipts of $278,680. The average is $598 more than that reported for the inaugural event last year. Number

Sale Analysis

Avg. Price Total Value

59 Cows, two years and over 2 under 3 mos., s.w.d. 76 Bred heifers 5 1st Trimester 35 2nd Trimester 36 3rd Trimester 4 Open yearlings 7 Heifer calves 146 Lots Median price

$2,253.39 $132,950 215.00 430 1,804.93 137,175 1,652.86 57,850 1,913.75 38,275 2,059.72 74,150 856.25 3,425 671.43 4,700 $1,908.77 $278,680 $1,900.00

Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Chris Lundgren

Jersey producers paid the most for the group of 59 milking cows, which sold for an average of $2,253.39 and accounted for 18 of the 19 high sellers. The 36 third- trimester bred heifers sold for $2,059.72 on average. Oak Lane Hutterian Brethren Inc., Alexandria, S.D., purchased the high seller and one of two cows that sold for the second high price of the day. The dairy paid $3,100 for the high seller, Hei-Bri TBone Miley. The daughter of Richies Jace TBone A364, GJPI +127, freshened with her first calf in early March and sold short bred to All Lynns Rumble at TLJ, GJPI +207. She gave 60 lbs. milk on her April test. For her new owners, she gave 67 lbs. milk on

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her June test and has a projected m.e. of 23,238–1,194–849 at 2-0. Her dam is an Excellent-90% daughter of Butterfield Polish, GJPI -139, with five lactations and a best record of 5-7 305 18,720 4.0% 745 3.5% 658 98DCR. Her grandam is a Very Good-85% daughter of Nobledale View Vollant-ET, GJPI +52, with an m.e. average of 20,894–977–818 on eight lactations. Her third dam, Hei-Bri Sambo Mandy, Excellent-90%, made five lactations and a best record of 6-9 305 21,260 5.2% 1,103 3.9% 820 94DCR. “Miley’s” fourth dam is Very Good-84%. The next two dams are both Excellent-90%. “Miley” was consigned by Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family, Hawkeye, Iowa. The Lantzky family consigned 11 of the 15 high sellers. Included in this group is Hei-Bri Louie Mitsy, the previously mentioned second high seller, purchased by Oak Lane Hutterian Bretheren for $3,000. “Mitsy” hails from the same cow family as the high seller. She is sired by Tollenaars Impuls Louie 260-ET, GJPI +155, and sold fresh with her first calf in mid-March. She gave 77 lbs. milk on her June test for her new owner and has a projected m.e. of 26,782–1,303–953 at 1-11. Her dam is a daughter of Forest Glen Meccas Jevon-ET, GJPI +100, with an m.e. average of 23,505–1,054–819 on two lactations. Her Excellent-90% grandam has six lactations—half of them over 21,000 lbs. milk—and a best record of 6-7 305 22,440 4.2% 948 3.2% 723 97DCR. The next dam is a Very Good-80% daughter of Barbs MBSB Declo, GJPI -5, with a best record of 19,630 lbs. milk, 891 lbs. fat and 761 lbs. protein at 5-11. She is a maternal sister to “Mandy,” the third dam of “Miley.” Travis Lehnertz, Plainview, Minn., purchased the other cow to sell for $3,000, FV Comerica Gingers Nutmeg. The fourthgeneration Excellent is appraised 90% and sired by Bridon Remake Comerica-ET, GJPI -74. She calved in late November 2013 and is due to Arethusa Vitality-ET,

GJPI +107, with twins in mid-January. She gave 88 lbs. milk on her May test and has a projected m.e. of 22,508–1,053–779 at 3-10. Her dam is an Excellent-90% daughter of PR Oomsdale Jace Gratude Gannon-ET, GJPI +148, with 18,240 lbs. milk, 896 lbs. fat and 621 lbs. protein at 2-9. Her Excellent-92% grandam has eight lactations and made a best record of 9-1 305 19,070 4.3% 821 3.6% 682 94DCR. Her Excellent-90% third dam also has eight lactations and a best record of 8-7 305 19,170 4.9% 941 3.7% 701 94DCR. The next four dams are Very Good. “Nutmeg” was consigned by Ronald D. Kaiser, Garnavillo, Iowa. Lehnertz also purchased Hei-Bri Live Bluejay, one of two lots that sold for the third high price of the day at $2,900. The daughter of MVF Headline Live 1681-ET, GJPI +136, freshened with her first calf in early April and gave 52 lbs. milk just two weeks fresh. She has a projected m.e. of 18,235–881–598. “Bluejay’s” dam is a Very Good-82% daughter of Forest Glen Meccas JevonET, GJPI +100, with a two lactation m.e. average of 18,756–1,053–752. Her Excellent-90% grandam made 16,400 lbs. milk, 882 lbs. fat and 646 lbs. protein at 3-0. Her third dam, sired by Mason Boomer Sooner Berretta, GJPI +11, made 19,400 lbs. milk, 943 lbs. fat and 726 lbs. protein at 3-0. Her fourth dam is appraised Excellent-90%. “Bluejay” was consigned by Jason Steinlage and Brian Lantzky, Hawkeye, Iowa. Jason Cast, Beaver Crossing, Neb., selected the other $2,900-priced lot, Hei-Bri Action Jello. The two-year-old daughter of Forest Glen Avery Action-ET, GJPI +70, calved in mid-March and gave 56 lbs. milk on her April test. She has a projected m.e. of 17,571–742–619 at 2-2. Her dam is a Very Good-83% “Comerica” daughter with seven lactations—four of them over 20,000 lbs. milk—and a best record of 5-2 305 23,630 4.6% 1,077 3.2% 748 97DCR. Her Very Good-86% grandam (continued to page 78)

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has two lactations over 17,500 lbs. milk. Her third dam is Excellent-90%, with a best record of 5-0 305 19,350 4.1% 795 3.6% 691 98DCR. Her fourth and fifth dam are both Very Good. “Jello” was consigned by Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family. By day’s end, 27 Jersey breeders from seven states made purchases. Mitch Davis, Nicollet, Minn., purchased 25 head for $50,350. The Wheeler family of Jackson, Idaho, chose 25 lots for $44,725. Sales $2,200 and Over

(Consignors in Parentheses) Oak Lane Hutterian Brethren Inc., Alexandria, S.D. Hei-Bri TBone Miley, cow 2 yrs..................................... $3,100 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family, Hawkeye, Iowa) Hei-Bri Louie Mitsy, cow 2 yrs........................................ 3,000 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Kunde Riley Goldey, cow 2 yrs....................................... 2,800 (David and Donna Kunde, Manchester, Iowa) Hei-Bri Comerica Boe, cow 2 yrs................................... 2,800 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) GR Hei-Bri Impuls Hurry, cow 2 yrs............................... 2,600 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Hei-Bri Legionaire Chatter, cow 2 yrs............................ 2,500 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Hei-Bri Duke Dyna-ET, cow 2 yrs................................... 2,500 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Hei-Bri Praetorian Junie, cow 2 yrs................................ 2,400 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Kloppe TBone 2075, bred heifer 22 mos....................... 2,400 (Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc., New Haven, Mo.) Kloppe Vito 2047, bred heifer 23 mos............................ 2,400 (Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc.) Kloppe Ballard 2097, bred heifer 20 mos....................... 2,400 (Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc.) FV Sylvias Action Nova, cow 3 yrs................................. 2,400 (Ronald D. Kaiser, Garnavillo, Iowa) Kloppe TBone 2066, bred heifer 22 mos....................... 2,300

(Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc.) GR Kunde Blackstone Chip, bred heifer 23 mos........... 2,300 (David and Donna Kunde) Kloppe Roy 2048, bred heifer 23 mos............................ 2,300 (Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc.) Kloppe Louie 2062, bred heifer 22 mos......................... 2,300 (Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc.) FV Kallies Katrina, cow 2 yrs......................................... 2,200 (Ronald D. Kaiser) Travis Lehnertz, Plainview, Minn. FV Comerica Gingers Nutmeg, cow 4 yrs..................... 3,000 (Ronald D. Kaiser) Hei-Bri Live Bluejay, cow 2 yrs....................................... 2,900 (Jason Steinlage and Brian Lantzky, Hawkeye, Iowa) PR Hei-Bri Iatola United, cow 4 yrs................................ 2,600 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Hei-Bri TBone Krazy, cow 2 yrs...................................... 2,600 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Jason Cast, Beaver Crossing, Neb. Hei-Bri Action Jello, cow 2 yrs........................................ 2,900 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Mitch Davis, Nicollet, Minn. FV Iatolas Jolie Juliet, cow 3 yrs.................................... 2,800 (Ronald D. Kaiser) GR Hei-Bri Bomber Ready, cow 2 yrs............................ 2,700 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Hei-Bri Larry Cherry, cow 3 yrs...................................... 2,500 (Brian Lantzky, Hawkeye, Iowa) Hei-Bri Action Josalyn, cow 3 yrs................................... 2,500 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Hei-Bri Legionaire Chili, cow 3 yrs................................. 2,400 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Doug Fairbanks, Anamosa, Iowa Hei-Bri Pat Black, cow 3 yrs........................................... 2,800 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Hei-Bri Action Movie, cow 3 yrs..................................... 2,600 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Hei-Bri Legal Kentoo, cow 2 yrs..................................... 2,600 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Kunde Riley Passy, cow 2 yrs........................................ 2,600 (David and Donna Kunde) Hei-Bri Bellringer Fact, cow 2 yrs................................... 2,200 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Wheeler Family, Jackson, Idaho FV Nutmeg Jones Kookie, cow 2 yrs............................. 2,800 (Ronald D. Kaiser) Kunde Bowtie Goldtie, cow 3 yrs.................................... 2,400 (David and Donna Kunde) Kloppe Ballard 2055, bred heifer 23 mos....................... 2,400 (Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc.) Kloppe Karl 2070, bred heifer 22 mos........................... 2,300

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(Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc.) Kloppe Karl 2063, bred heifer 22 mos........................... 2,200 (Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc.) Kloppe TBone 2079, bred heifer 21 mos....................... 2,200 (Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc.) Brad Gayman, Council Bluffs, Iowa Contentment Madge, bred heifer 22 mos...................... 2,600 (Brent E. Oatney, Partridge, Kan.) Tom and Donna Leum, Viroqua, Wis. Kunde Surefire Jangle, cow 3 yrs.................................. 2,600 (David C. Kunde, Manchester, Iowa) Mueterthies Dairy, Lawler, Iowa FV Iatola Jewels Ruby, cow 6 yrs................................... 2,500 (Ronald D. Kaiser) Tim Crawley, Gravette, Ark. Kunde Surefire Nata, bred heifer 23 mos...................... 2,400 (David and Donna Kunde) Kloppe Vito 2069, bred heifer 22 mos............................ 2,300 (Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc.) Hei-Bri Action Clash, cow 3 yrs...................................... 2,300 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Taylor Pflughaupt, Vinton, Iowa FV Louie Ali, cow 2 yrs................................................... 2,400 (Ronald D. Kaiser) FV Rachel Rae, cow 3 yrs.............................................. 2,400 (Ronald D. Kaiser) Hei-Bri Miles Jogger, cow 5 yrs...................................... 2,300 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Hei-Bri Bonar Vision, cow 3 yrs...................................... 2,200 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Covington Jerseys and Hannah and Titus Covington, Leon, Iowa Contentment Alexis, bred heifer 18 mos........................ 2,200 (Brent E. Oatney) Bryon Franks, Saint Olaf, Iowa Kunde Bombadier Olive, cow 3 yrs................................ 2,200 (David and Donna Kunde) Libby Milroy, North Platte, Neb. Kloppe TBone 2065, cow 2 yrs...................................... 2,200 (Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc.)

Shenandoah Jerseys The Tracy Stiles Family Janet Stiles Fulton JR and Jessica Stiles Hess

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Iowa Jersey Cattle Club Recognize Youth at Summer Picnic Iowa Jersey breeders met on June 21, 2014, at Covington Jersey Farm, Leon, for fun and fellowship, with a little Iowa Jersey Cattle Club (IJCC) business as well. Covington Jersey Farm is owned and operated by Tim and Stephanie Covington and Mike and Janice Covington. The small but mighty attending of IJCC members was treated to a tour of the facility, including the heifer barn and cows with great udder quality. Shawn Styer, AJCA-NAJ Area Representative, spoke about recent developments within the American Jersey Cattle Association, including the upcoming events during the association’s annual meetings and the National Heifer Sale in Alexandria, Va. Iowa State Fair, held in Des Moines, will feature the open Jersey show on August 8, with Callum McKinven, Canton de Hatley, Que., presiding over the placings. The following day, the junior Jersey breeders take to the ring under the direction of judge Laurie Winkelman, Appleton, Wis. Spring sales were summarized, with both doing well, with a lot of satisfied buyers. The Jersey portion of the Iowa Spring Extravaganza Sale saw 61 lots go through the multi-breed sale ring, with an average of $4,210.66. Held in conjunction with this sale was the Hawkeye Pot O’ Gold sale, for Jersey youth. Two heifer calves sold for an average of $2,350. The Prairieland Sale, managed by Jersey Marketing Service, had 146 lots with an average of $1,908.77. The IJCC was in charge of the food stand during the latter of the sales, with a notable amount in income to help the club. Items created to support the convention fund include summer and winter themed note cards, cookbooks and heifer statues. Please feel free to contact a member of the IJCC for more information on these unique items. Youth Awards Mikayla Lien, Calmar, was selected as the 2014 recipient of the Iowa Jersey Youth Achievement Award. This is the IJCC’s highest honor bestowed on a youth and is given annually. Mikayla is the daughter of Gary and Patty Lien. She was an active 4-H and FFA member and competed in the dairy judging contest at the Iowa State Fair. Mikayla was cast in leading roles in her high school musicals, received honors in band and choir, and was in the National Honor Society and was on the Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Dean’s list. She will be a freshman at Univeraugust 2014

sity of Northern Iowa, studying communication and would like to work within the Midwest in an agriculture company. Mikayla will receive a Registered Jersey heifer calf donated from an Iowa Jersey breeder. In addition, she is now eligible to apply for the National Jersey Youth Lien Achievement Award, presented by the AJCA each fall in Louisville, Ky.

The IJCC Memorial Scholarship is given annually in memory of all Iowa Jersey breeders and enthusiasts who have passed away. The $500 Scholarship is open to any Jersey youth attending or planning to attend an institution of higher learning. This year’s rePflughaupt cipient is Rylie Pflughaupt of Vinton. Rylie was crowned (continued to page 80)

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New England Jerseys

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Holmes Farm

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“Home of the Holmes, Holmesland, and S-B-H prefixes”

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Mapleline Farm The John Kokoski Family

57 Comins Road, Hadley, MA 01035 Home 413/549-6486 Email jkokoski@maplelinefarm.com Zach Woodis. herd manager Website www.maplelinefarm.com

Silver Maple Farms Inc.

The McKeen Family • Home of SMJ Jerseys 414 Hussey Rd., Albion, ME 04910 Barn: 207/437-5181 • Home 207/437-2554 E-mail: dennis.mckeen@gmail.com A REAP herd and member of New England Jersey Sires, Inc.

Lucky Hill Farm

Henry and Jenn McReynolds 845 McReynolds Road, Danville, VT 05828 Email luckyhilljerseys@yahoo.com Phone 802/748-0085 or 802/748-9213

CRESCENT FARM

Sheldon Sawyer, Sr. and Sheldon “Tom” Sawyer, Jr. Owners 420 Wentworth Rd., Walpole, NH 03608-9715

Phone and Fax: 603/756-4049 Email: toms18438@yahoo.com

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the 2013 Iowa Jersey Princess and her parents are Jordan and Traci Pflughaupt. Rylie helps feed calves and does other chores in her family’s 60-cow Jersey herd and has grown up showing at the Iowa State Fair and at county fairs. Rylie will be a senior at Iowa State this fall, majoring in speech communications, with a minor in advertising and agriculture communications. Rylie was active in 4-H, speech, golf and FFA during high school. Collegiately, she is involved in Habitat for Humanity, was inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success for her leadership building and participates Page 80

in Orchesis II Dance. The Iowa Jersey Princess was also crowned during the meeting. With the crown the recipient is eligible to represent the Jersey breed in the Iowa Dairy Princess contest next August and may run for National Jersey Queen in November in Louisville, Ky. This year’s crown Lantzky will be worn by Dayle Lantzky, Hawkeye. She is the 18-year-old daughter of Brian and Heidi Lantzky and

a recent graduate of North Fayette Valley Community High School. Dayle stays busy on her family’s farm, owns 12 Jerseys and is active in 4-H, FFA and her local church. She was the 2013 IJCC Jersey Youth Achievement award winner. She plans to begin classes at NICC, Calmar this summer to obtain a business specialist degree. From there she would like to move to the coast and start her own greenhouse and floral business. The Iowa Jersey Cattle Club is pleased to have received several great applications and are proud to have these fine young people representing the Jersey breed and dairy industry. JERSEY JOURNAL

Friends and Fun in Oregon for Summer Picnic

The Oregon Jersey breeders’ meeting was hosted on July 5, 2014, by Lady-Lane Farm, Mulino. A tri-tip lunch was paired with Garry’s Meadow Fresh Jersey Milk and chocolate milk. Joining the 60 members and their children were several members of dairy royalty. The Oregon Jersey Queen, Lena Gourley, Scio, was in attendance, as well as all of the county princesses: LinnBenton Princess Faith Wilson, Beaver; Clackamas Princess Courteney Ellis, Molalla; Washington Princess Stephanie Breazile, Cornelius; and the Tillamook Princess Alicia Torppa, Manzanita. Adding to the dairy ambassadors of the state was the Oregon Dairy Princess, Danielle Bull of Mulino, who also owns Jerseys. The Registered Jersey herd of LadyLane Farm, Garry Jay Hansen, was displayed in a nearby pasture for Jersey breeders to view. Crafty, cool and team activities kept all ages entertained, including a whiffle ball game of adults and kids alike that lasted for several hours.

Members of the Oregon Jersey royalty were on hand at the summer picnic. From left Faith Wilson, Linn-Benton County princess; Lena Gourley, Oregon Jersey Queen; Alicia Torppa, Tillamook County princess; Courteney Ellis, Clackamas County princess and Stephanie Breazile, Washington County princess.

File Your Professional Cow Photos with Jersey Journal

What do pictures of your Jerseys say about your herd? Nothing if the Jersey Journal doesn’t have a copy of the picture on file. Now that show season is in full swing, the Jersey Journal reminds breeders that pictures of any class winners, as well as second place if that animal went on to place as a champion, will be published with respective show reports, provided that a photographic print is sent to the office. Photographers do not automatically send your pictures to the Jersey Journal office. When picturing your animals, please request that a 5” x 7” color copy or a digital file be sent to the Jersey Journal august 2014

office. While you will incur the cost of this picture, the benefits will outweigh the cost in the long run. For example, if you decide to advertise that animal and the photograph is not on file, we will have to order it from the photographer. This is more expensive than ordering a print for the Journal files at the time the pictures are first made. 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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Nichols Jersey Dispersal

Located just one mile south of the Nashville city limits, in the town of Nolensville, Tenn., is the Nichols Jersey farm, operated by Mark Nichols and family. A complete dispersal was held at the farm on April 11, 2014. The sale concluded a 50 year history with the Jersey breed for the Nichols family. The oldest animal known to be registered with the American Jersey Cattle Association was born in 1966. The 103 lots crossing the auction block sold for an impressive $1,845.15 average. Gross sales totalled $190,050. Number

Sale Analysis

56 Cows, two years and over 4 under 3 mos., s.w.d. 23 Bred heifers 9 1st Trimester 2 2nd Trimester 12 3rd Trimester 5 Open Yearlings 19 Heifer calves 103 Lots Median Price

Avg. Price Total Value

$2,303.57 618.75 1,423.91 1,183.33 1,200.00 1,641.67 870.00 1,130.26

$129,000 2,475 32,750 10,650 2,400 19,700 4,350 21,475

$1,845.15 $1,700.00

$190,050

Sale Management: Tradition Auction Services, LLC Auctioneer: Lynn Lee

The sale managed by Tradition Auction Services, LLC, Murfreesboro, Tenn., brought in a crowd as the tent filled quickly with supporters of the Nichols family and their strong breeding program. Bidding was fast and competitive through out the day as the good uddered and well-bred cows and heifers entered the ring. Topping the sale was a cow hailing from the same family as the 1993 National Grand Champion, Pensmith TJ Mindy. NJF Miss Mindy Two garnered the high selling honors fetching a final $4,300 from fierce bidding in the tent, over the phone and through the internet. Charles Wayne Lutz and Major Bond, Mocksville, N.C. were the final bidders on the Very Good88%, daughter of Richies Jace TBone A364, GJPI +110. At sale time she had a projected m.e. of 21,255–893–719 at 2-11. She is bred to Three Valleys Country MilesET, GJPI +108, and due in November with her third calf. Her dam is an Excellent-92% daughter of O.F. Barber Rocket, GJPI +47,

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with more than 20,000 lbs. milk actual. She was consigned by Mark’s daughter, Brittany Nichols. Fresh at 1-11 and selling for $4,000 was NJF Niota Lindsay. The two-year-old was purchased by the Cast Family, Beaver Crossing, Neb. Sired by NJF Steve, PA JPI +67, she sold with a projected m.e. of 18,497–758–611 at 1-11. Her dam is appraised Very Good-85% and had a projected m.e. of 20,420–796–679 m.e. at 3-10. Her great-grandam was Excellent-93% and produced a 6-9 record of 20,610 lbs. milk, 809 lbs. fat and 695 lbs. protein. She was consigned by Leigh Ann Nichols. NJF Celebrity Tiff , Very Good-87%, was purchased by Michael Smith of Smyrna, Tenn., for $3,350 and the third high price. The three-year-old sold with a projected m.e. of 20,112–825–707 at 3-2. She is due in December to “Miles.” Her dam is a Very Good “Rocket” out of a Very Good daughter of Lester Sambo, GJPI +2. Kyle Nichols consigned “Tiff.” Kyle was also the breeder of the fourth high seller—NJF Saber Hope. Eastglen Farms, Laurens, S.C., were the bidders still in the game when she was struck off at $3,000. Fresh in December with her second calf, the daughter of O.F. Montana Saber-ET, GJPI -3, is appraised Very Good-87%. With a completed lactation at 2-0 of 18,030 lbs. milk, she is off to a great start on her second lactation with 76 lbs. milk on her February test. Her dam is Very Good and out of an Excellent-91% grandam with over 19,000 lbs. milk in her 7-3 lactation. Tied for fifth high selling lots of the sale, at $2,800, were NJF Niota Mat and NJF Cynthia Eclipes-P. Both cows stayed in the Volunteer state, going to the home of Walt Haybert, Middleton. “Mat” is due with her second calf in October, bred to All Lynns Valentino IrwinET, GJPI +229. Very Good-81% in her own right, this Sunset Canyon Matinee-ET, GJPI +119, daughter has an Excellent dam and third dam, with over 19,600 lbs. of milk and over 20,600 lbs. of milk respectfully. She was consigned by Brandon Nichols. “Cynthia” is a Very Good-85% two-year-

old daughter of Maack Dairy Eclipes-P-ET, GJPI +76. She sold with an m.e. of 18,175– 837–628 at 2-1. Her next three dams are all appraised Excellent, in addition to their solid production and longevity. She is due in late November to Sunset Canyon KyrosET, GJPI +110. She was bred by Brittany Nichols. Sales $2,100 and Over

(Consignors in Parentheses) Charles Wayne Lutz and Major Bond, Mocksville, N.C. NJF Miss Mindy Two, cow 3 yrs................................... $4,300 (Brittany Nichols, Nolensville, Tenn.) NJF Celebrity Charm, cow 3 yrs.................................... 2,450 (Kyle Nichols, Nolensville, Tenn.) Cast Family, Beaver Crossing, Neb. NJF Niota Lindsay, cow 2 yrs......................................... 4,000 (Leigh Ann Nichols, Nolensville, Tenn.) Michael Smith, Smyrna, Tenn. NJF Celebrity Tiff, cow 3 yrs........................................... 3,350 (Kyle Nichols) Eastglen Farms, Laurens, S.C. NJF Saber Hope, cow 3 yrs........................................... 3,000 (Kyle Nichols) NJF Mat Carol, cow 2 yrs............................................... 2,550 (Kyle Nichols) NJF Carrier Kara Mindy, cow 4 yrs................................ 2,450 (Leigh Ann Nichols) Walt Haybert, Middleton, Tenn. NJF Niota Mat, cow 2 yrs............................................... 2,800 (Brandon Nichols, Nolensville, Tenn.) NJF Cynthia Eclipes-P, cow 2 yrs................................... 2,800 (Brittany Nichols) NJF Flo Mindy Eclipes-P, cow 2 yrs............................... 2,750 (Brandon Nichols) NJF Lisa Ann, cow 3 yrs ............................................... 2,500 (Kyle Nichols) Doug Fairbanks, Anamosa, Iowa NJF Celebrity Faith, cow 3 yrs....................................... 2,750 (Brittany Nichols) Bohnert Jerseys, East Moline, Ill. NJF Imp Mindy, cow 2 yrs.............................................. 2,700 (Brittany Nichols) NJF Jill Two, cow 2 yrs................................................... 2,500 (Kyle Nichols) NJF Miss Niota Girl, cow 2 yrs....................................... 2,500 (Brandon Nichols) NJF Eclipes Faith Two, cow 2 yrs................................... 2,500 (Brittany Nichols) NJF Niota Jill, cow 4 yrs................................................. 2,500 (Leigh Ann Nichols) NJF Celebrity Debbie Two, cow 3 yrs............................. 2,450 (Brandon Nichols) NJF Action Flo, cow 3 yrs............................................... 2,400 (Brandon Nichols) NJF TBone Grace, cow 4 yrs......................................... 2,400 (Kyle Nichols) NJF Dandy Gill, cow 3 yrs.............................................. 2,400 (Leigh Ann Nichols) NJF Mindy Jacinto, cow 3 yrs......................................... 2,400 (Leigh Ann Nichols) Cassidy Hulshof, Smyrna, Tenn. NJF Glitter Fran, cow 2 yrs............................................. 2,650 (Brittany Nichols) Fudges Jersey Farm, Gamaliel, Ky. PR NJF Wendy, cow 2 yrs.............................................. 2,500 (Mark Nichols, Nolensville, Tenn.) Jeremy S. Myatt, Red Boiling Springs, Tenn. NJF Mindy Mae Eclipes-P, cow 2 yrs............................. 2,500 (Leigh Ann Nichols) NJF Carrier Niota, cow 2 yrs.......................................... 2,500 (Brandon Nichols) NJF Tabitha Eclipes-P, cow 2 yrs................................... 2,400 (Brandon Nichols) Lavern Eash, Cumberland Furnace, Tenn. NJF Niota Taylor, cow 3 yrs ........................................... 2,450 (continued to page 85)

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Dismukes Jersey Dispersal

Jeffrey Dismukes of Dismukes Jerseys in Murfreesboro, Tenn., dispersed his entire herd on April 12, 2014. With this sale Jeff ended his 51 year streak of never missing a milking, including his wedding day and the days each of his four children were born. The first animal registered in this herd was born in 1961 and the last was born the day before the sale. A total of 92 lots sold on the sunny spring day, averaging $1,577.17 with total sales of $145,100. The sale, managed by Tradition Auction Services LLC, was held at the farm, allowing Jeff to milk his herd one last time. Number

Sale Analysis

Avg. Price

48 Cows, two years and over 2 under 3 mos., s.w.d. 21 Bred heifers 20 2nd Trimester 1 3rd Trimester 22 Heifer calves 1 Bull 92 Lots Median Price

Total Value

$1,778.13 362.50 1,596.43 1,576.25 2,000.00 1,086.36 1,450.00 $1,577.17 $1,600.00

$85,350 725 33,525 31,525 2,000 23,900 1,450 $145,100

Sale Management: Tradition Auction Services Auctioneer: Lynn Lee

Breeders were in the crowd from as far away as Minnesota, but the high selling lot in the sale made her new home in Laurens, S.C., at Eastglen Farms for $3,600. Dismukes Zuma Cameo is a daugher of ISDK DJ Zuma, GJPI +150. She was recently appraised Very Good-85% for her new owners. The fancy uddered two-yearold is due back in November to a pasture exposure to Dismukes Kanoo Hector, PA JPI +107. At 1-11 she had a projected m.e. of 17,005–867–618. Her dam is Excellent-90% with an average butterfat test of 5.9% and protein test of 4.2% on three lactations. The Very Good grandam has a four lactation m.e. average of 17,765–1,030–719. The next two dams are also Very Good. Dismukes Mecca Diamond, Very Good88%, was the second high seller at $2,500 to Paul Moss of Cottage Grove, Tenn. The daughter of Sunset Canyon Mecca-ET, GJPI +50, was fresh in December to begin her fifth lactation. At 5-0, she made her best record of 17,670 lbs. milk, 843 lbs. fat, and 628 lbs. protein. She is due to “Hector” at the end of this year. Bohnert Jerseys, East Moline, Ill., purchased three cows at $2,500 each, to round out the top five selling head of the sale. Dismukes Zuma Gold was appraised Very Good-80% in her first lactation. She calved at 2-1 and has projected m.e. of 16,865–944–624. She is due in late September to Heartland Merchant TopekaET, GJPI +178. august 2014

Two Dismukes Action Percival, PA JPI +44, daughters are now also calling Bohnert Jerseys home. Dismukes Percival Delightful and Dismukes Percival Berti. “Delightful” was appraised Very Good-83% and had a projected m.e. of 19,610–863–672 at 2-0. She is due back in September, carrying a “Zuma” calf. “Berti” was fresh last September and is due back in November to Sunrise/Hackline Bungy Zipper, GJPI +214. She had a projected m.e. of 17,064–938–614. Paul W. Moore Jr. of Dora, Mo., was the volume buyer of the sale, purchasing 22 head for $36,825.

Sales $1,800 and Over Eastglen Farms, Laurens, S.C. Dismukes Zuma Cameo, cow 2 yrs............................. $3,600 Paul Allen Moss, Cottage Grove, Tenn. Dismukes Mecca Diamond, cow 6 yrs........................... 2,500 Dismukes Action Dru, cow 5 yrs.................................... 2,150 Dismukes Titantic Willabelle, cow 4 yrs.......................... 2,150 Dismukes Action Patty, cow 4 yrs................................... 2,050 Bohnert Jerseys, East Moline, Ill. Dismukes Zuma Gold, cow 2 yrs................................... 2,500 Dismukes Percival Delightful, cow 2 yrs........................ 2,500 Dismukes Percival Berti, cow 2 yrs................................ 2,500 Northern Plains Dairy, Nicollet, Minn. Dismukes Action Lotti, cow 2 yrs................................... 2,350 Dismukes Percival Kate, cow 2 yrs................................ 2,250 Dismukes Percival Lila, cow 2 yrs.................................. 2,250 Dismukes Action Dotti, cow 5 yrs................................... 2,250 Dismukes Percival Maude, cow 2 yrs............................. 2,050 Dismukes Action Tessa, cow 3 yrs................................. 1,950 Dismukes Action Blair, cow 2 yrs................................... 1,950 GR Dismukes Titanic Lottie, cow 4 yrs........................... 1,900 Dismukes Rex Twilight, cow 3 yrs.................................. 1,850 (continued to page 84)

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Dismukes Jersey Dispersal

(Jeffrey and Michele Reasner, Newburg, Pa.) Rudgers Brothers, Attica, N.Y. Scotch View Kanoo Iantha, bred heifer 21 mos............. 2,050 (Scotch View Farms, Stamford, N.Y.) Lyman Rudgers, Attica, N.Y. Dominican Irene, bred heifer 22 mos............................. 2,050 (Ralph Taylor, Jr.) DJF Kanoo Faith, bred heifer 26 mos............................ 2,050 (Shannon M. Mason, Jefferson, N.Y.) Dawson Darling, Delancey, N.Y. Country Ayre Topeka Rae, heifer calf 4 mos.................. 2,000 (Joan B. Kimball, Dewittville, N.Y.)

(continued from page 83) Clemson University/Dairy Farm, Clemson, S.C. Dismukes Zuma Kristen, heifer calf 6 mos.................... 2,350 Paul W. Moore, Jr., Dora, Mo. GR Dismukes Maximus Sue, cow 5 yrs......................... 2,200 Dismukes Blackout Goldcrest, cow 5 yrs....................... 2,100 Dismukes Blackout Jolene, cow 5 yrs............................ 2,050 Dismukes Blackout Ebony, cow 5 yrs............................. 1,900 Dismukes Titanic Sunny, cow 4 yrs................................ 1,900 Dismukes Bud Ashlee, cow 3 yrs................................... 1,850 David Schrock, Wildersville, Tenn. Dismukes Percival Missy, cow 2 yrs............................... 2,100 Dismukes Action Jasmine, cow 2 yrs............................. 2,000 Dismukes Action Mame, cow 3 yrs................................ 1,850 GR Dismukes Miles Sadie, cow 3 yrs............................ 1,850 Chaney Waldon, Lyerly, Ga. PR Dismukes Fergit About It Redhead, cow 5 yrs......... 1,900 Duck Dawg Farm, Libby Milroy, North Platte, Neb. GR Dismukes Mecca Lena, cow 6 yrs .......................... 1,850 Cold Springs Cattle Co, Hermiston, Ore. GR Dismukes Impuls Hypatia, bred heifer 16 mos........ 1,800

It takes an army to put together a sale, and this Next Generation sale committee helped make this year’s collaboration between the New York Jersey Cattle Club and Jersey Marketing Service a successful venture.

Next Generation Sale (continued from page 76) (Edward H. Clarke) PR Grac Farms Action 241............................................ 2,000 (Grace Farms) Grace Farms Spectacular 258....................................... 2,000 (Edward H. Clarke) Scotch View Nix Indigo, bred heifer 22 mos................... 2,000 (Ralph Taylor, Jr., Walton, N.Y.) Bachelor Farms, Angola, Ind. Jemi OT Bonnie, heifer calf 2 mos................................. 2,050

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Bastin-Naile Scholarship Deadline is September 30

For the 13th year, the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) will honor long-time NAILE General Superintendent Garlin Bastin with a scholarship of $1,000. High school seniors exhibiting dairy cattle at the 2014 NAILE are eligible to receive the 13th Garland Bastin-NAILE Scholarship of $1,000 during the Junior Supreme Dairy Show at noon on Sunday November 9, in Louisville, Ky. Bastin, was extension specialist in animal science at the University of Kentucky and NAILE General Superintendent for 27 years from the show’s founding until his death in 2000. He was an individual with the highest integrity who truly loved young people. He believed that exhibitors of animals at livestock shows should at all times conduct themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. All high school seniors exhibiting at least one animal in the NAILE junior dairy shows are eligible to apply. Applications must be postmarked no later than September 30, 2014, and include a 500-word essay on the topic of “The Importance of Show Ring Ethics When Exhibiting Dairy Cattle.” The essay and any attachments must be

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typewritten/word processed. A copy of the student’s official high school transcript and letter of recommendation from the student’s 4-H agent or FFA advisor or other high school teacher must also be included. The winner will be selected on academic and personal achievements (35%), involvement with dairy cattle (30%), and the essay (35%). Entries will be judged by a panel of livestock industry professionals, whose decision will be final. The recipient must be available for the award presentation during the NAILE selection of the Junior Show Supreme Champion. Payment of the $1,000 scholarship will be made upon proof of acceptance for enrollment in a college or other institute of higher learning. For the application form and details, see the Livestock Exhibitors tab on the NAILE website or contact Jeff Zinner, NAILE As-

sistant Manager, at P.O. Box 36367, Louisville, KY 40233, phone 502/595-3166.

Nichols Jersey Dispersal (continued from page 82) (Leigh Ann Nichols) Double C Jersey Farm, Kentwood, La. NJF Eclipes Faith-P, cow 2 yrs ...................................... 2,450 (Brittany Nichols) Northern Plains Dairy, Nicollet, Minn. NJF Hope 2, cow 4 yrs................................................... 2,300 (Brittany Nichols) NJF Cynthia Matinee, cow 6 yrs.................................... 2,200 (Brittany Nichols) NJF Glitter Action, cow 3 yrs.......................................... 2,100 (Brittany Nichols) NJF Mindy Holly, cow 2 yrs............................................ 2,250 (Leigh Ann Nichols) NJF Tab Action, cow 4 yrs.............................................. 2,100 (Brandon Nichols) Paul W. Moore, Jr., Dora, Mo. NJF Niota Rocket, cow 7 yrs.......................................... 2,200 (Brandon Nichols) Paul Allen Moss, Cottage Grove, Tenn. NJF Dex Mindy Mae, cow 7 yrs..................................... 2,100 (Leigh Ann Nichols) NJF Carol K, cow 5 yrs................................................... 2,100 (Kyle Nichols)

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December 1 is Deadline for Fred Stout Experience Award Persons who have a strong desire to pursue a career in managing and/or marketing Registered Jersey™ cattle are encouraged to apply for the 2015 Fred Stout Experience awards. The awards are presented annually in memory of Fred J. Stout Sr., Mt. Carmel, Ill., a lifelong Jersey breeder and member of the Jersey Marketing Service staff from 1978 to 1997 who believed that the best learning experiences happen in the everyday world. Two awards will be offered: (1) a minimum 10-week summer marketing internship with Jersey Marketing Service, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and (2) a minimum 10-week on-farm, customized internship in Jersey herd management. Financial support is provided by a permanent endowment created by friends and colleagues of Fred Stout. Applicants must have completed their high school education. To apply, submit a one-page résumé listing previous work experience, skills and other qualifications, plus a separate cover letter stating your ambitions, goals and career aspirations, including plans for achieving them. The letter must also explain how and why the Fred Stout Experience will be of benefit in achieving future goals. A summary of involvement with and interest in Registered Jersey™ cattle is required. Specify which experience (marketing internship, on-farm internship) is preferred, or indicate if you are interested

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in both opportunities. Two letters of support are required, one from an active breeder of Registered Jersey cattle, excluding immediate family members; and the other from a teacher, mentor or past employer. These must be mailed directly by the supporters to the AJCA office. Applications and letters of support must be postmarked no later than Monday, December 1, 2014, and addressed to Fred Stout Experience, American Jersey Cattle Association, 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-2362. They may be sent by email to info@usjersey.com. Previous recipients of the Fred Stout Experience Award are Tara Bohnert, Ill. (2003); Allison Waggoner, S.C. (2004); Dan Bauer, Wis. (2005); Aaron Horst, Pa. (2006); Jacob Pieper, Md. (2007); Katie Albaugh, Md. (2008); Brady Core, Ky. (2009); Kim Wilson, Mo., and Ivy Roberts, Fla. (2010); Joseph Fjarlie, Wis., and Amy Maxwell, Iowa (2011); Robert McGarry, Vt. and Lyman Rudgers, N.Y. (2012); Meagan Bolen, Ohio and Wyatt Smith, Minn. (2013); and Olivia Pearson, N.C., and Meagan Chittenden, N.Y. (2014).

Fred Stout Experience Fund Receives Generous Gift One of the largest direct gifts ever made by an individual for the Fred Stout Experience Fund has been received from Gregory “Butch” Dias, Jr., and Darren and Greg Dias, co-owners of Delta View Farms, home of Rachelle’s Jerseys, Visalia, Calif. Established in memory of Fred J. Stout Sr., Mt. Carmel, Ill., under the AJCA Educational, Youth Activities & Special Awards Fund, the Stout Experience Fund supports two internships annually, one with Jersey Marketing Service and the other, an on-farm structured internship in Jersey herd management. Delta View Farms was established by Butch’s father in 1961 as a Holstein dairy and farming operation. A conversation about Jersey economics with long-time friend Norman Martin, who had dairied in nearby Hanford, Calif., resulted in a decision to switch to Jerseys. A plan was devised to sell all the Holstein heifers seven months pregnant and one-third of the cows, at which point Dias began buying Jerseys in 1998. “Fred Stout had talked me into being a purebred herd and participating in all the Jersey programs, so there we went,” Butch recalled at the first Improving the Bottom Line program hosted at the dairy in May of 2003. The third generation of the Dias Family, sons Darren and Greg, are now involved in the day-to-day management of the 2,000-cow Jersey herd and farming operations. A longtime member of the California Milk Advisory Board, Dias was chairman from 2003 to 2008, previously serving as both vice chairman and treasurer. He currently serves as a director for multiple organizations, including Farm Credit West, California Jersey Cattle Association, California Dairy Research Foundation, and the Dairy Council of California. Contributions to the AJCA Educational, Youth Activities & Special Awards Fund are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as 501(c)(3) tax deductible charitable gifts. For more information on contributing to any named scholarship fund managed by association, contact the Development Department at 614/322-4456.

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In Memoriam Keith Kreykes Keith Kreykes, Saint Peter, Minn., 91, passed away on February 28, 2014. He was born on May 17, 1922, in Orange City, Iowa, son of the late Fred and Hattie (Vandervelde) Kreykes. The family moved to Minnesota in 1936. Kreykes graduated from Mankato High School and attended Emmetsburg Junior College in Emmetsburg, Iowa. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Sturgeon submarine from 19421945 and married Gale Page in January 1943. Kreykes operated Merridale Jersey Farm with his family and was also employed by Saint Peter State Hospital for 30 years. He was a member of the Minnesota Jersey Cattle Association (MJCA). He and his family actively served the Jersey breed at the state level for many years. He managed the Minnesota State Jersey Sale; Gale served as MJCA secretary and editor and publisher of the organization’s newsletter. Kreykes was a project leader for Nicollete County 4-H and sat on the county’s fair board since 1981. He also sat on the Tri-County Fair Board and was a member of the Minnesota Harness Racing Association and the U.S. Trotting Association. He was wagon master for the Nicollete County Historical Society for several trains and was national wagon master for the train that traveled to Valley Forge, Pa., during the country’s bicentennial in 1976. He was a charter member of the Nicollet County sheriff’s posse, a scout master for Boy Scouts Troop 52 and a member of the Belgrade Avenue United Methodist Church in Mankato. Kreykes enjoyed raising and riding horses, harness racing and spending time with family. In addition to his wife of 71 years, Gale, he is survived by two daughters, Koroll “Korky” Schaefer of Saint Peter and Karen Hibbard and her friend, Gary Hall, of Mesa, Ariz.; three sons, Lawrence (Donna) Kreykes of Kasota, Minn., Fred (Mary) Kreykes of Saint Peter and Gean “Skip” Kreykes of Minneapolis, Minn.; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; four brothers-in-law; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Mary Helen Sullivan, Blanche Weber, Wanda Ranniger and Frances Anderson; a brother, Martin Kreykes; and a brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law. august 2014

Kenneth John “K. J.” Staas Kenneth John “K. J.” Staas, Marysville, Calif., 65, passed away on April 24, 2014, from the effects of a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on April 28, 1948, to the late Roy and Mary “Dententer” Staas. He attended Notre Dame Elementary School and then graduated from Marysville High School in 1966. He was a member of his local FFA chapter and the Dententer 4-H club. He served his country in the Army Reserves from 1967-1974. Staas was a dairy farmer for more than four decades. He owned Staas Farms Inc., a Registered Jersey dairy, with his brother, Paul, and also worked closely on the farm with his sons, Steve and Scott, and Paul’s son, Tom. Ken’s role on the farm was managing the dairy herd. The herd is enrolled on REAP and ranks among the top 60 herds in the nation for Jersey Performance Index (JPI) with a herd average JPI of +82 (April 2014). Staas was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association and bred cattle using the SF prefix. In addition to his sons, Steve (Cheri) Staas and Scott (Brandi) Staas, and brother, Paul (Marie) Staas of Marysville, all of Marysville, he is survived by his wife of 45 years, Kathie Davis Staas; two sisters, Judy (Paul) Wiget of Concord, Calif., and Diane Hansen of Yuba City, Calif.; two other brothers, Don (Fern) Staas and Jim Staas, both of Marysville; four grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Melanie, a brother-in-law, Dave Hansen, and a nephew, Larry Staas. Memorials may be sent to Rideout Cancer Center, 618 5th St., Marysville, CA 95901 or Rideout Hospice, 939 Live Oak Blvd., Yuba City, CA 95903.

James N. “Jimmy” Wright James N. “Jimmy” Wright, Russellville, Ky., 57, passed away on May 31, 2014, at his home after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on November 6, 1956, in Davidson County to James Wright Sr. and Erminie Wright.

Wright owned and operated Four-W Farm, a Registered Jersey dairy, with his family in Russellville. Wright served on the board of the Kentucky Dairy Development Council and was active with many other dairy industry organizations. He was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association and the New Vision Community Church. In addition to his parents of West Point, Miss., Wright is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Wright; a son, Blake (Courtney) Wright of Russellville; a daughter, Jenny (Brad) Rogers of Russellville; two brothers, Tim Wright of White Hall, Ill., and Michael Wright of West Point; a sister, Debbie Golson of West Point; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to The Children’s Ministry of New Vision Community Church, 111 McDougal Way, Russellville, KY 42276.

Lowell LeRoy Nash Lowell LeRoy Nash, Ephrata, Wash., 74, passed away at his home on June 7, 2014, after a short period of declining health. He was born on June 5, 1930, at the family home near Bellingham, Wash., to Isaac Monroe and Winnifred Hazel Otly Nash. He graduated from Mount Baker School in 1948 and then from Western Washington College in Bellingham, where he played college football. He served his country in the U.S. Navy for four years and married Birdean Braithwaite, a fellow Mount Baker High School alumnus, in 1953. During the early years of their marriage, the Nashes resided in Nugents Corner in Bellingham. In 1963, they moved to Forks, Wash., where Lowell worked for his father driving log trucks. Soon thereafter, he began to build homes for a living and pursued this occupation for the next 15 years. In 1978, the Nashes moved for the last time to a dairy farm outside of Ephrata in the eastern part of the state, where they established Lowbird Farm and raised Reg(continued to page 88)

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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

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istered Jerseys. Foundation animals were purchased from the Jack Earnest Dispersal, the Pixy Dispersal and the Washington State Production Sale. The herd of nearly 400 head was dispersed in May 1998. It was re-established by their son, Bernie, and his wife Carol Ann, as Nash Limited Partnership several years later. The herd ranked among Page 88

the best in the country for production and genetic merit and was a routine consignor to elite Jersey sales, including the National Heifer Sale and the Pride of the West Sale. Lowell was an active member of the Mount Olympus 298 Masons. He enjoyed watching his boys and grandchildren participate in sports and always had pointers for them. He also loved traveling with fellow Jersey breeders, spending time in Nevada and playing games at casinos.

In addition to his son and daughter-inlaw, Bernie and Carol Ann, Nash is survived by two other sons, Steve (Doris) Nash of Ephrata and Brian (Betty) Nash of Toutle, Wash.; a sister, Margret Nash of Bellingham; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Birdean; an infant daughter, Kathleen; two older brothers, Bob and Maurice; an infant sister; and his parents. JERSEY JOURNAL