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 60 • No. 8 • August 2013 • ISSN: 0021-5953
Editor: Kimberly A. Billman Assistant Editors: Tracie Hoying, Whittney Smith Senior Writer/JerseySites Coordinator: Michele Ackerman http://www.usjersey.com/jerseysites.html
Genomic Record for Selling Price at Auction Broken
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58 AJCA, NAJ Board Summary 44 Annual Meetings in Photos 34 Annual Meeting Award
26 Jersey Breed Continues to
27 Continuing the Campaign for
18 Records Broken at 56th
39 Issuing a Challenge to the
29 Setting Goals and Exceeding
Ceremonies
Equitable Milk
Propel Forward
28 NAJ Working to Get Jerseys Noticed
National Heifer Sale
Expectations
Jersey Industry
Jersey Leadership Elected
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72 30 Something Celebration
73 Indiana State Show
71 Field of Dreams Finale 63 Heartland Premier Production IV 18 National Heifer Sale 69 New York Spring Sale 77 Prairieland Production Sale 75 Putt Jersey Dispersal
Youth Awards Given in Amarillo
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48 AJCC Research Foundation Auction
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AJCA, NAJ Board Members
67 Baumgartner Named Jersey Genetics and Marketing Specialist at Select Sires
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Advertising Index
60 Call Issued for Jersey Research Proposals
Just as technology has helped the dairy industry evolve, the Jersey association has also embraced changes in technology. The 56th National Heifer Sale was the first all-virtual Jersey sale. Broadcast live on JerseyAuctionLive.com, the animals were projected through video on a screen in the Heritage Room at the Amarillo Civic Center allowing dairy enthusiasts everywhere to watch the auction at their leisure. The sale set new records beating the previous record by more than 26%. The story begins on page 18.
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52 California Jersey Cattle Association
22 Cow Pie Bingo Raises $9,000 for Jersey Youth Academy
14 Along the Jersey Road 10 Calendar 17 Editorial
40 Fred Stout Experience Deadline
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47 Jersey Leadership Elected
79 In Memoriam
Field Service Staff
14 Memorial Contributions Received
78 Jersey Jargon
37 National Jersey Queen Comments
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38 National Jersey Queen to be Selected
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40 Nearly $5,000 Raised for Charlene Nardone Fund
14 New Members
36 Youth Awards Presented
56 Social Media Minute
Jersey Journal Subscription Rates Journal Shopping Center
10 Registration Fees 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 614.322.4493 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. Brad Barham, 614/600-8416 (mobile); bbarham@ usjersey.com. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Sara Barlass, 614/256-6502 (mobile); 315/824-0349 (fax); sbarlass@usjersey.com. Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia. Allen J. Carter, 559/259-7825 (mobile); 951/925-0742 (phone); 614/322-4488 (fax); acarter@usjersey.com. Arizona, California, New Mexico. Kate Rector-Garcia, 614/216-9727 (mobile); krector@ usjersey.com. Nevada and Northern California. Londa Johnson, 614/296-3621 (mobile); ljohnson@
usjersey.com. Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. Greg Lavan, 740/504-1718 (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, Kentucky. Flint Richards, 614/266-9921 (mobile); frichards@ usjersey.com. Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Brenda Snow, 802/249-2659 (mobile); 802/728-3920 (phone); 802/728-5933 (fax); bsnow@usjersey.com. Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont.
Type Traits Appraisal Team Senior Appraiser: Ron Mosser, 614/264-0142, above Sara Barlass, above Kelly Epperly, 614/530-6918 (mobile); kepperly@usjersey. com. Paul Graybill, 614/935-3815 (mobile); pgraybill@usjersey.com. Londa Johnson, above
Greg Lavan, above Chris Lundgren, above Elizabeth Moss, 614/296-4166 (mobile); emoss@ usjersey.com. Flint Richards, above Shawn Styer, 614/266-2419 (mobile); sstyer@usjersey.com.
American Jersey Cattle Association Board of Directors Officers President: Chris Sorenson, W3995 County Road H, Pine River, WI 54965-8130. Phone 920/987-5495; csorenson000@centurytel.net. Vice President: Ralph Frerichs, 5730 Mueller Rd., La Grange, TX 78945-4226. Phone 979/249-5405; frerichs@cvctx.com. Ninth District. 2015. Directors Sam Bok, 11310 Krouse Rd., Defiance, OH 43512. Phone 419/782-0012; jawscows@defnet.com. Fourth District. 2016. Ralph Frerichs, see officers. Eighth District. 2015. W. Phil Gordon, 1304 S. Harkless Dr., C-7, Syracuse, IN 46567. Phone 574/361-7214; gordonfarms1304@ yahoo.com. Sixth District. 2014. Charles Luchsinger, 4349 Bussey Rd., Syracuse, NY 13215-9675. Phone 315/492-6927; silverspf@aol.com. Second District. 2014. Corey Lutz, 4399 Ritchie Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092. Phone 704/735-1222; piedmontjerseys@charter.net. Fifth District. 2015.
David Norman, 7076 Rt. 414, Liberty, PA 16930-9726. Phone 570/324-5631; drnorman@chilitech.net. Third District. 2015. Walter Owens, 412 350th Ave., Frederic, WI 54837. Phone 715/653-2637; wowens@centurytel.net; Seventh District. 2016. Jim Quist, 5500 W. Jensen, Fresno, CA 93706. Phone 559/647-1284; PK1JQ@hotmail.com. Eleventh District. 2014. C.A. Russell, 22336 American Ave., Hilmar, CA 953249628. Phone 209/667-4582; carussell@prodigy.net. Twelfth District. 2016. Tom Seals, 10395 Meda Loop Rd., Cloverdale, OR 97112. Phone 503/392-4224; jennie.seals@gmail.com. Tenth District. 2016. Wesley Snow, 1601 Ferris Rd., Brookfield, VT 050360113. Phone 802/728-5291. First District. 2015. Jerry Spielman, 1892 M Rd., Seneca, KS 66538. Phone 785/336-2581; spielman@nvcs.com. Eighth District. 2014.
National All-Jersey Inc. Board of Directors Officers President: David Endres, W9402 County Rd. K, Lodi, WI 53555. Phone 608/592-7856; jazzy@merr.com. Vice President: James S. Huffard III, 165 Huffard Lane, Crockett, VA 24323. Phone 276/686-5201; hdfjersey@ embarqmail.com. Directors Marion Barlass, 6145 E. County Rd. A, Janesville, WI 53546. Phone 608/754-1171; barlassjerseys@gmail. com. District 6. 2015. David Endres, see above. District 4. 2014. Ralph Frerichs, ex-officio, see AJCA. Calvin Graber, 44797 281st St., Parker, SD 57053. Phone 605/238-5782; calgraber@yahoo.com. District 7. 2017
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James S. Huffard III, see above. District 5. 2016. John Kokoski, 57 Comins Rd., Hadley, MA 01035. Phone 413/549-6486; jkokoski@charter.net. District 3. 2017. Norman Martin, 1820 Marolf Loop Rd., Tillamook, OR 97141 Phone 503/815-3600; martindairyllc@ embarqmail.com. District 1. 2015. Kelvin Moss, 16155 W. Glendale Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340-9522. Phone 623/935-0163; mossdairy@ gmail.com. District 8. 2014. Chris Sorenson, see AJCA officers. Jerry Spielman, ex-officio, see AJCA Mike Wickstrom, 5852 Columbus Ave., Hilmar, CA 95324-9754. Phone 209/634.6719; michaelwickstrom@ msn.com. District 2. 2017.
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ABS Global...........................................7, 15, 36 Accelerated Genetics...............................59, 67 Ahlem Farms Partnership.............................. 48 All-American Dairy Show............................... 38 Alta Genetics/Jerseyland Sires.................. 4, 73 American Jersey Cattle Association.......... 81, 82 Ameri-Milk Jerseys......................................... 50 Androgenics................................................... 50 Arethusa Farm............................................... 80 Avi-Lanche Jerseys........................................ 11 Avon Road Jersey Farm................................ 50 Bachelor Farms.............................................. 60 Biltmore Farms............................................... 62 Boehringer Ingeheim................................20, 21 Boer Jerseys.................................................. 49 Boks Jersey Farm.......................................... 66 Brentwood Farms............................................. 2 Buttercrest Jerseys........................................ 66 California Jerseys...............2, 37, 40, 42, 43, 48 Cantendo Acres............................................. 66 Cascadia........................................................ 74 Cedar Mountain Jerseys................................ 68 Cedarcrest Farms.......................................... 60 Chasin-Rainbows........................................... 70 Cinnamon Ridge Dairy................................... 24 Circle S Jerseys............................................. 68 Clauss Dairy Farm......................................... 48 Clover Patch Dairy......................................... 66 Covington Jerseys.......................................... 24 Crescent Farm............................................... 68 D&E Jerseys.................................................. 11 DLH Jersey Farm LLC................................... 80 Dar-Re Farm Ltd............................................ 66 DeMents Jerseys........................................... 77 Den-Kel Jerseys............................................. 76 Diamond K Jerseys........................................ 74 Diamond S Farm............................................ 56 Dixie Invitational............................................. 31 Domino Jerseys ............................................ 76 Dreamroad Jerseys........................................ 76 Dutch Hollow Farm......................................... 23 Edn-Ru Jerseys.............................................. 64 Fire-Lake Jerseys........................................... 48 Forest Glen Jerseys......................................... 3 Fort Morrison Jerseys.................................... 68 Four Springs Jerseys..................................... 64 Frederick Farms Inc........................................ 64 Gaby Jersey Farm.......................................... 72 Genex....................................................... 57, 81 GM Sandhill Jereys........................................ 62 Goff Dairy....................................................... 47 Golden Meadows Jerseys.............................. 40 Grammer Jersey Farm................................... 66 Grazeland Jerseys Ltd................................... 66
Hallet Dairy Farm LLC................................... 50 Hav’s Farm..................................................... 68 Heartland Jerseys, Inc. ................................. 84 Heinz Jerseys................................................. 50 Her-Man Jerseys............................................ 60 Hi-Land Farm................................................. 76 High Lawn Farm............................................. 67 High Plains Jersey Breeders.......................... 12 Highland Farms, Inc....................................... 68 Highland Jersey Farm.................................... 66 Hilmar Jerseys............................................... 48 Holmes Farm.................................................. 68 Huffard Dairy Farms....................................... 62 Hy-Capacity Jerseys...................................... 74 Illinois Jerseys....................................32, 54, 77 Iowa Jerseys.................................................. 24 Irish Oaks Farms............................................ 75 Irishtown Acres............................................... 64 JEMI Jerseys.................................................. 64 JVB Red Hot Jerseys..................................... 36 Jersey Journal..........................................16, 82 Jersey Marketing Service........................31, 53 Journal Shopping Center.........................81, 82 K&R Jerseys.................................................. 56 Kenny Farm.................................................... 64 Kilgus Dairy.................................................... 54 Lacamas Dairy............................................... 65 Lady Lane Farm............................................. 65 Lawtons Jersey Farm..................................... 76 Lindsay’s Pine Hill Jerseys............................. 66 Livestock Exporters Association of U.S.A...... 27 Lone Spring Jerseys...................................... 69 Lucky Hill Jersey Farm................................... 68 Lylestanley Trace LLC.................................... 72 Lyon Jerseys.................................................. 24 Mapleline Farm.............................................. 68 Margandale Jersey Farm............................... 66 Martin Dairy LLC............................................ 25 Mason Farm................................................... 27 McKee Jersey Farm....................................... 60 Meadowburn Jerseys..................................... 72 Messmer Jersey Farm................................... 73 Michigan Jersey Cattle Club.......................... 77 Mill Ridge Jerseys.......................................... 64 Mills Jersey Farm LLC................................... 74 Minnesota Jerseys......................................... 56 Mississippi State University........................... 55 Mistvale Jerseys............................................. 70 Molly Brook Farms......................................... 68 Nettle Creek Jerseys...................................... 27 New England Jerseys.................................... 68 New York Jerseys.....................................23, 76 Nobledale Farm.............................................. 64 Normandell Farms......................................... 64
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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Oakhaven Jerseys......................................... 66 Oakland View Farms...................................... 49 Ohio Jerseys.................................................. 66 Oomsdale Farm, Inc....................................... 76 Oregon Jerseys..................3, 25, 33, 65, 70, 74 Owens Farms Inc........................................... 50 Page Crest Jerseys........................................ 60 Pennsota Jerseys........................................... 56 Pennsylvania Jerseys..................................... 64 Queen-Acres Farm........................................ 77 Quist Dairy.........................................37, 42, 43 Rapid Bay Jerseys...................................41, 51 Rawn Jersey Farm......................................... 60 Richardson Family Farm................................ 68 River Valley Dairy........................................... 32 Riverside-F Farms.......................................... 64 Scotch View Farms........................................ 76 Seacord Farm................................................ 76 Select Sires, Inc.............................9, 16, 82, 83 Semex............................................................ 13 Senn-Sational Jerseys................................... 80 Sexing Technologies...................................... 61 Shan-Mar Jerseys.......................................... 64 Shenandoah Jerseys..................................... 26 Silver Maple Farms........................................ 68 Silver Mist Farm............................................. 74 Silver Spring Farm......................................... 76 Smith Haven Dairy......................................... 56 Sorensons-Hillview Jersey Farm Inc.............. 50 Spahr Jersey Farm, Inc.................................. 66 Spring Valley Farm......................................... 77 Springdale Jersey Farm................................. 68 Spruce Row Jerseys...................................... 64 St. Jacobs ABC................................................ 7 Steinhauers Jerseys...................................... 50 Stoney Hollow Jerseys................................... 64 Sugar Grove Jerseys..................................... 26 Summit Farm.................................................. 24 Sun Valley Jerseys......................................... 33 Sunbow Jerseys............................................. 26 Sunset Canyon Jerseys................................. 74 Taylor Jersey Farm Inc................................... 74 Tierney Farm Jerseys.................................... 76 Trans-America Genetics................................. 81 Twin River Farm............................................. 76 Unkefer Jersey Dairy...................................... 66 Vanderfeltz Jerseys........................................ 64 Waverly Farm................................................... 7 Western National Sale................................... 53 Will Do Jerseys.............................................. 54 Wilsonview Dairy............................................ 74 Wisconsin Jerseys...................................50, 62 Woodstock Dairy............................................ 74 Youngs Jersey Dairy Inc................................. 66 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.
this date for November release. OCT. 15—Applications due for National Jersey Queen contest. NOV. 8—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for December release. DEC. 2—Deadline to apply for the Fred Stout Experience Awards.
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—Vermont and New Hampshire; Maine, Massachusetts and Connecticut; Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Delaware; Idaho and Utah; North Carolina; Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Colorado. September—Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana; Texas; New York; Florida, southern Georgia and South Carolina. October—California and Nevada. November—New Mexico and western Texas; Arizona and southern California; Michigan and Ohio. December—Tennessee, northern Georgia, and Kentucky; Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Deadlines
AUG. 9—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for September release. SEP. 6—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to this date for October 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. 11—Genomic samples must be to lab prior to
Sales
AU G . 2 7 — J E R S E Y B I D. C O M I N T E R N E T AUCTION, closing begins at 1:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; catalog at www.JerseyBid.com. AUG. 31—DIXIE INVITATIONAL SALE, hosted by Bush River Jerseys, Newberry, S.C.; 11:00 a.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. SEP. 6—Western National Jersey Sale, Puyallup, Wash.; 7:00 p.m. (PST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. SEP. 10—EASTERN ELITE SALE, Harrisburg, Pa. SEP. 18—GM Sandhill Jerseys Second Edition Sale, Gary and Michelle Popp and Evan Ensign, Unity, Wis.; 12:00 noon (CST); Christensen Sales Corp., sale mgr.; 715/223-6345 or info@ christensensales.com. SEP. 21—77th Vermont State Sale, North Haverhill, N.H.; 10:30 a.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer. SEP. 23—JERSEYBID.COM INTERNET AUCTION, closing begins at 1:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; catalog at www.JerseyBid.com. OCT. 1—Top of the World Sale, Madison, Wis.; 7:00 p.m. (CST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. OCT. 3—Dairyland Protein Sale FEATURING THE ALL-LYNN JERSEYS PRODUCTION SALE, Rock County Fairgrounds, Janesville, Wis.; 11:00 a.m. (CST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com; Lynn Lee, auctioneer.
Registration Fees Effective April 1, 1999
InfoJersey.com Applications Member Non-Member
All Other Applications Member Non-Member
Under six (6) months................................................ $15.00 $17.00 Applications 1-50.............................. $12.00 $14.00 Applications 51-200............................ 10.00 12.00 Applications over 200 on REGAPP....................................................... 7.00 (All figures based on calendar year) 6-12 months............................................ 17.00 20.00 19.00 22.00 12-24 months.......................................... 22.00 25.00 24.00 27.00 Over 24 months...................................... 30.00 35.00 32.00 37.00 Dead Animals May Be Registered For A Fee of $5.00 Duplicate or Corrected Certificates Will Be Issued For A Fee of $5.00
Transfer Fees Effective January 1, 2008
REAP Herds Non-REAP Herds Regular transfer filed within 60 days of sale date..............$12.00........................... $14.00 Regular transfer filed more than 60 days of sale date............................................... 17.00 Intra-Herd Transfer,...................................................................................................... 2.00 (When all living animals in one family ownership are transferred to another family member.)
• Transfers among owners within the same herd REAP enrollment completed with 60 days of the date of sale will only cost $2.00 each regardless of how many animals are transferred at one time. • Herds with three years continuous REAP enrollment at the time of a whole-herd dispersal will be charged $7.00 for the sale transfers. The dispersal may occur via public auction or private treaty. Save by becoming a lifetime member of the American Jersey Cattle Association.
OCT. 22—JERSEYBID.COM INTERNET AUCTION, closing begins at 1:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; catalog at www.JerseyBid.com. NOV. 9—56th Pot O’Gold Sale, Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, Ky.; 4:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@usjersey.com. NOV. 10—The 61ST All American Jersey SALE, West Exhibit Hall, Louisville, Ky.; 5:00 p.m (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; jms@ usjersey.com. NOV. 26—JERSEYBID.COM INTERNET AUCTION, closing begins at 1:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; catalog at www.JerseyBid.com. JAN. 7—THE HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR SALE VIA JERSEYBID.COM, closing begins at 7:30 p.m. (EST); Jersey Marketing Service, sale mgr.; catalog at www.JerseyBid.com.
Meetings and Expositions
SEP. 6—PENNSYLVANIA JUNIOR JERSEY MEETING, Philadelphia Room, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, Pa.; 7:00 p.m. O C T. 1 6 — O R E G O N J E R S E Y C ATT L E ASSOCIATION FALL MEETING OCT. 23-25—MISSOURI DAIRY GRAZING CONFERENCE, Springfield, Mo. NOV. 10-16—AGRITECHNICA, Hanover, Germany; for more information visit www.agritechnica.com. DEC. 7—KENTUCKY JERSEY CATTLE CLUB ANNUAL MEETING, Clouds Country Cooking, Harrodsburg, Ky. feb. 17-19, 2014—National Genetics Workshop Phoenix, Az.; For additional details, go to www.ans.iastate.edu/events/dairygenomics, or contact committee chairperson Diane Spurlock at moodyd@iastate.edu.
Shows
AUG. 8—IOWA STATE FAIR OPEN JERSEY SHOW, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa.; 8:00 a.m.; Mark Rueth, Oxford, Wis., judge. AUG. 10—IOWA STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW; Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa; 7:30 a.m.; Peter Coyne, Spring Valley, Wis., judge. AUG. 11—INDIANA STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Indianapolis, Ind.; 8:00 a.m. AUG. 11—WISCONSIN STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Wisconsin State Fair Park, West Allis, Wis.; 8:00 a.m.; Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio, judge. AUG. 14—INDIANA STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Indianapolis, Ind.; 8:00 a.m. AUG. 14—Wisconsin state jersey show, Marshfield, Wis.; 9:00 a.m.; Walter Owens, Frederic, Wis., judge. AUG. 15—ILLINOIS STATE FAIR JERSEY OPEN SHOW, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill.; 8:00 a.m.; Eric Topp, Botkins, Ohio, judge. AUG. 15—West Virginia State Fair Junior Show, Fairlea, W.Va.; 5:00 p.m.; Katie Albaugh, Walkersville, Md., judge AUG. 16—ILLINOIS STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill.; 1:00 p.m. AUG. 16—KENTUCKY STATE FAIR JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:30 a.m.; Lowell Stevens, Urbana, Ohio, judge. AUG. 16—MISSOURI STATE FAIR JERSEY OPEN SHOW, Coliseum, Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Mo.; 2:00 p.m. AUG. 17—MISSOURI STATE FAIR YOUTH JERSEY SHOW, heifers; Coliseum, Missouri State (continued to page 55)
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rently serving as Vice President of the National All-Jersey Inc. board of directors.
Harry and Christine Bond
Major and Lou Bond, Cherub Jerseys, Hickory, N.C., recently welcomed an addition to their family as their son, Harry Bond, wed Christine Oldenburg. The nuptials took place May 4, 2013, in Winston Salem, N.C. Even though both are otherwise employed, Harry a Certified Public Accountant, and Christine as a chemist, they plan to continue to raise Jersey cows and exhibit at shows. Tommy Allen, Reedsburg, Wis., was named the State FFA Star Farmer. Allen’s operation includes Jersey cattle and market lambs. He prides himself on the pedigrees and genetic superiority of his animals. The high degree of excellence found within his Jersey dairy herd has allowed him to send seven bulls into artificial insemination service. Because he places such importance on genetic quality and pays for his operation’s expenses out of his own pocket, Allen is very conscientious of his business decisions. He uses genomic testing to verify pedigrees and genetic traits to ensure that only the best features will end up in his animals. Allen was a national FFA proficiency award finalist last year. The Star Farmer Award recognizes students who have expanded their knowledge and own/operate an agricultural related enterprise where they have mastered skills in production, finance and ownership management. Huffard Dairy Farms, Crockett, Va., was featured in the DFA Leader this spring. They are one of the featured farms and they talk candidly about their operation and their goals. The dairy is owned by June, John and Jim Huffard. Jim is curPage 14
2012 Washington State Jersey Queen, Marissa Levi, Standwood, Wash., and 2013 Washington State Jersey Queen, Emily Beebe, Monroe, Wash., demonstrated how to make homemade ice cream and butter at Cama Beach State Park, Camano Island, Wash., on July 22, 2013. Marissa brought two Jerseys from her own herd to the state park for the public to view and ask questions. The Jersey representatives will be back during the month of August to again teach consumers about ice cream and butter, and the benefits of Jerseys.
Marissa Levi, left, and Emily Beebe, right, represented the Jersey industry during a recent outing to Cama Beach State Park in Washington, as they demonstrated how to make ice cream and butter for the crowd.
Cody Lightfoot, Corona, N.M., recently brought a Jersey cow named “Molly” to a local library as part of Southwest Dairy Farmer’s Mobile Dairy Classroom program. The mobile classroom was parked at the Clovis-Carver Library to teach area children about the importance of drinking milk and the process milk goes through before it is served at the dinner table. This is the second time the local library was a host to teach local students and their parents about the dairy industry. Lightfoot, who has been educating the youth of New Mexico about the dairy industry for 14 years, said Southwest Dairy Farmers’ main goal with the presentation is to get children interested in drinking milk early on in life. River Valley Dairy, Tremont, Ill., was featured on the cover of the May 2013 DairyBusiness East magazine. The pic-
A Hearty Welcome To These New AJCA Members Zachary J. Berry, West Salem, Ohio Mark A. Blaire, Sugar Grove, Pa. James Blodgett, Brookfield, Vt. Andrew Bok, Defiance, Ohio Wendy Bok, Defiance, Ohio Brian O. Call, South Charleston, Ohio Brandon Doyle, Cherry Valley, N.Y. Quaid Everett, Porterville, Calif. Jeffry Fiedler, Gilman, Wis. Adam Holter, Jefferson, Md. Anthony J. Kohls, Arlington, Minn. Ernest Kueffner, Boonsboro, Md. Carolyn E. Lawrence, Nottingham, Pa. Gary Lentz, Lebanon, Pa. Chad Martin, Tillamook, Ore. Hollie M. Rash, Olin, N.C. Dan M. Shea, St. Charles, Minn. Eric L. Shuknecht, Batavia, N.Y. William N. Shuler, Baroda, Mich. Kobey Spindler, Stratford, Wis. Joseph M. Stowe, Oxford, Pa. Scott Terry, Hammond, N.Y. Travis Ullom, Menomonie, Wis. Chris Van Dyk, New Richmond, Wis. Travis Whitcomb, South Royalton, Vt.
ture goes with a story that is talking about productive and healthy cows and how to keep your cows comfortable to increase productivity. Jersey breeder Roger Sprang, CrysMar Jersey Farm, Shreve, Ohio, was awarded one year of access to the Jersey Journal online as the magazine celebrated the 1,000th person to “like” the Facebook page. May 16, 2013, marked 1,000 social media users liking the Jersey Journal Facebook page, and it has continuously grown since then as the page now nears 1,500 likes. Social media users can follow the Jersey Journal on both Facebook and Twitter to keep up with latest news from the Jersey breed.
Memorial Contributions Received Gifts to the Maurice E. Core Jersey Youth Fund in memory of Carole N. Core, Columbus, Ohio, were received in July from George and Shirley Barlass, Janesville, Wis.; Richard and Sharon Clauss, Hilmar, Calif.; Hoard’s Dairyman, Ft. Atkinson, Wis.; Richard and Jeanine Riggs, Evansville, Ind.; and Wickstrom Jersey Farms, Inc., Hilmar, Calif. JERSEY JOURNAL
This Explains Jersey Breed Growth. Seven years ago, researchers at the Animal Improvement of 75.1% for Jerseys was 7.5% greater than the “all other Programs Laboratory (AIPL) published a study of U.S. cows” comparison group. Jerseys also ranked first across dairy cow survival, finding that across breeds, the best the individual breed and crossbreed groups, the difference survival rate from lactation to lactation (a.k.a. productive ranging from 1.2% to 7.8%. herd life) was longest for Jerseys and, on average, Jerseys This means, in turn, that Jersey had a culling rate 7.5% had the most calvings per lifetime. lower than “all other cows.” Looking at the reasons cows left Because the study used records from 1980 through the production, there is no single reason that separates Jerseys first two months of 2005, it provided a valuable historical from “all other cows,” but rather incremental differences perspective on the question of survivability, but not across categories that add up to a significantly lower rate much insight about of exiting the herd. the ongoing situation Table 1. Percentages of cows enrolled on Dairy Herd Improvement programs in The overall profile is 2012 continuing in production versus exiting the herd. on American positive. Jerseys have dairy farms. More better reproduction, All other breeds i m p o r t a n t l y , t h e Status at end of lactation less mastitis and and crossbreeds Jersey report didn’t answer fewer feet and leg Continuing in production (%) the big question: Remained in herd problems. 64.3 68.0 “What is it that Sold for dairy purposes The 2012 study is 3.3 7.1 67.6 75.1 makes herd owners Total much the same as the and managers remove Removed from production (%) earlier ones posted 9.9 7.3 a cow from the herd?” Unspecified: other reason or no reason given on the AIPL website. That information Low production (not caused by other reasons) 6.6 6.1 From the first one Reproduction problems 5.2 3.0 is now provided in Death covering two years 5.1 4.8 a series of reports Mastitis or high somatic cell count (2007-08) to this 4.1 3.1 that AIPL started Locomotion problems one, Jersey cows have 1.6 0.5 Undesirable conformation < 0.1 < 0.1 producing four years the highest rate of < 0.1 < 0.1 ago using destination Behavior (undesirable temperament) staying in production Total 32.4 24.9 categories (remained and the lowest rate of Data source: Annual Dairy Herd Improvement Reports, Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory, in herd, sold for dairy removal. The average http://aipl.arsusda.gov/publish/dhi/cull.html. Additional calculations by AJCA. Percentages may not purposes, sold for sum due to rounding error. difference is 7.5%, slaughter or salvage, ranging from 7.1% or died) and the descriptive reasons for leaving the herd in 2007-08 to a high of 8.0% in 2010. Remember, these gathered by the national Dairy Herd Improvement findings represent what is happening in thousands of program. These reports give detailed information for the herds, around the country and its different climates, using seven breeds and also two groups of crossbreds: those with different types of feeding programs, all variations of housing heterosis greater than 90% (primarily first-generation crosses and milking systems, plus different breeding, health and between two breeds) and those with 50% to 90% heterosis management programs. (most often crosses of one of the two F1 breeds back onto the Time and again across the four days of the 2013 annual F1). meetings in Amarillo, the talk was Jersey breed growth and There were 3,850,023 cows in the 2012 report, of which how to capture its opportunities. 283,320 were Jerseys. To get a sense of current trends in This information explains Jersey breed growth. It is also cow survival and why they are culled, we re-analyzed the the roadmap to keep it going—by focusing on the cow and data into two groups for comparison: Jerseys and “all other breeding for the things that matter most to the bottom cows.” The results are summarized in Table 1 (above). line: efficient production of milk components, fitness and In 2012, Jersey cows were the most likely to continue in longevity. production from one lactation to another. The overall rate august 2013
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NATIONAL HEIFER SALE
At the first-ever virtual National Heifer Sale, Cal-Mart Critic Perie 5958-P, the #1 polled heifer for GJPI, sold for $26,000. The P9 heifer was consigned by Norman Martin, Martin Dairy LLC, Tillamook, Ore., second from right. Martin received the Kenny Stiles Memorial Trophy from National Jersey Queen Jessica Smith for consigning the high selling heifer. “Perie” was purchased through JerseyAuctionLive.com by Matthew Steiner, Rittman, Ohio. Also pictured are auctioneer Lynn Lee, JMS Manager Jason Robinson and AJCA Area Representative Brad Barham, who read pedigrees at the sale.
Sexing Technologies, represented by Dan Carroll, third from left, purchased the second high seller, Dutch Hollow Visionary MeadeTwin, for $24,000. The nine-month-old heifer was consigned by Melanie Chittenden of Dutch Hollow Farms LLC, represented by her son Alan, granddaughter Lydia, and grandson Maxwell. Also pictured are auctioneer Lynn Lee, JMS Manager Jason Robinson, (on the left), National Jersey Queen Jessica Smith and AJCA Area Representative Brad Barham on the right.
Leading the Way with Technology at the 56th Sale
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t was the late Donnie Sherman’s vision to have an all virtual National Heifer Sale in Amarillo, Texas, a dream he shared with many as planning got underway for the 2013 AJCA-NAJ Annual Meetings. When Donnie, chair of the 2013 annual meetings, passed away unexpectedly last October, the Jersey breeders that stepped up to fill his shoes and plan the meetings wanted to bring that vision to life. They did just that and even more. The 56th National Heifer Sale was the first-ever all-virtual sale of its kind. The 47 animals selling were sold in absentia, via video feeds projected on large screens in the Heritage Ballroom at the Amarillo Civic Center. Auctioneer Lynn Lee sold each heifer while the audience watched from their tables. The videos were also played to the world through Jersey Marketing Service’s (JMS) online auction service, JerseyAuctionLive.com. The technology available today to market animals is changing the way the dairy industry traditionally has conducted business. As bids flew in from internet bidders, ringmen in the ballroom were busy fielding bids as well from the nearly 400 Jersey enthusiasts in attendance. Several breeders in the room, even were placing their bids online to try out the technology introduced in 2012 by JMS. For the third consecutive year every live
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Sale Analysis
Avg. Price Total Value
11 Bred heifers 6 Open yearlings 29 Heifer calves 1 Choice of flush 47 Lots Median price
4,895.45 4,008.33 7,415.52 6,100.00
53,850 24,050 215,050 6,100
$6,362.77 $299,050 $5,100.00
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee
animal auctioned was genomically tested and buyers were ready to pay a premium for those animals. On June 29, 2013, the Jersey breed again set a new record average as the 47 animals selling averaged $6,362.77. Twenty-six buyers in 14 states made purchases totaling
AJCA President Chris Sorenson, right, thanks Alex Steer and John Boer for serving as the co-chairs of the 56th National Heifer Sale in Amarillo, Texas.
$299,050 to reach a new record average, exceeding the 2011 sale by nearly $1,700 an animal or 26% more. Texas and Wisconsin Jersey breeders purchased the most with 11 and 10 heifers, respectively, and purchased by nine buyers from the two states. The consignments came from 13 states and had an average GJPI of +193 and an average of +$517CM. Thirty-five of the 47 heifers carried A.I. interest from various companies. For 56 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 programs. This year the fund will receive a check for $25,000. Setting Records When it was announced that the 2013 National Heifer Sale would be a virtual sale, consignors were given the option to send their heifers to CDFD-Exum or to allow them to sell from home and not travel. Thirty heifers made the trip to Dalhart, Texas, where visitors were able to view them in person two days prior to the sale. On Saturday, following the Young Jersey Breeder award luncheon, the crowd was able to watch the videos and make their JERSEY JOURNAL
notes on consignments. At promptly 3:30 p.m., AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Brad Barham and auctioneer Lynn Lee made their way onto the stage and kicked the sale off with a bang with the first 10 lots into the sale ring averaging $12,320. By the sale end, 27 consignments had sold for more than $5,000. The #1 polled GJPI heifer in the breed sold for the high price at $26,000. The bid was received via the internet and JerseyAuctionLive.com from Matthew Steiner in Rittman, Ohio. Steiner has been purchasing Jerseys for the past 14 months, focusing on polled genetics. Cal-Mart Critic Perie 5958-P was consigned by Martin Dairy LLC, Tillamook, Ore. The P9 heifer carries a July GPTA of +1,232M, +69F, +49P, +$717CM, +5.7PL and a GJPI of +248. The August 2012 heifer is sired by Schultz Legal Critic-P, GJPI +220. She has tested free of the Jersey Hapoltype 1 (JH1) and sold with interest from four A.I. companies for sons from the high-indexing heifer. Her dam is a Very Good daughter of Sunset Canyon Matinee-ET, GJPI +129, with a four lactation m.e. average of 22,621–1,289–864. The next dam is a Very Good-85% daughter of ISDK JAS Artist, GJPI +155. She has a best record at 3-10 305 21,670 5.2% 1,124 3.7% 792 98DCR. The Martin family received the Kenny Stiles Memorial trophy for consigning the high seller. The first heifer in the sale ring, was the second high seller—Dutch Hollow Vision-
ary Meade-Twin—the #15 heifer in the nation for GJPI. Sexing Technologies, represented by Dan Carroll, San Antonio, Texas, placed the final bid on “Meade” for $24,000. The nine-month-old heifer sold with an A.I. interest from Genex/CRI, Accelerated Genetics, Semex, ABS Global, Jerseyland Sires and Select Sires. She is sired by All Lynns Legal Visionary-ET, GJPI +247, and carries a GPTA of her own of +1,807M, +67F, +62P, +$615CM and +254 GJPI. Her dam is a Very Good-85% polled daughter of Dutch Hollow Genghis Khan, GJPI +83. She has completed five lactations with four of them exceeding 24,000 lbs. milk, 1,000 lbs. fat and 790 lbs. protein. At 7-2, in 245 days she has a record in progress of 23,151 lbs. milk, 1,019 lbs. fat and 777 lbs. protein. The grandam is also polled and appraised Very Good-85% with six completed lactations of more than 21,000 lbs. milk actual. The next dam is Dutch Hollow B Masquerade-P, Excellent-91%. She has four polled sons in A.I. sampling. The next dam is Dutch Hollow Lester Mischief-PET, Excellent-91%, and the dam of Dutch Hollow Berretta Choice-P-ET. “Meade” was consigned by Melanie Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y. Sexing Technologies also purchased the third high seller. With a bid of $13,500 they captured a Top 500 GJPI heifer, Ahlem Marvel Lady 40814-ET. The P9 heifer was consigned by Wil-
Ahlem Farms, Hilmar, Calif., represented by Jonathan Merriam, third from left, consigned the third high selling heifer, Ahlem Marvel Lady 40814-ET. The six-month-old heifer was purchased for $13,500 by Sexing Technologies, represented by Dan Carrol, third from right. Pictured also are auctioneer Lynn Lee, JMS Manager Jason Robinson, (on the left), National Jersey Queen Jessica Smith and AJCA Area Representative Brad Barham on the right.
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liam Ahlem Jr., Hilmar, Calif. She sold with A.I. interest from Genex/CRI, Accelerated Genetics, Select Sires, Semex and Jerseyland Sires. She carries a GPTA of +855M, +59F, +43P, +2.2 PTAT and a GJPI of +224. Sired by All Lynns Valentino Marvel, GJPI +249, she is out of a Very Good-88% dam sired by Richies Jace TBone A364, GJPI +128. She recently completed a 2-9 record of 20,610 lbs. milk, 1,106 lbs. fat, and 854 lbs. protein. The next dam is a Very Good-85% daughter of Woodstock Lexington-ET, GJPI +80. She has a best record of 4-8 305 3x 21,800 5.3% 1,158 4.1% 891 96DCR. Taking home the fourth high seller was Boer Jerseys, Dalhart, Texas. The Martin and Emily Boer Family placed the final bid on Yosemite Marvel Party Time-ET at $13,200. Sired by “Marvel,” she ranked 80th in the nation for GJPI at +231 at sale time and now carries a GPTA of +1,488M, +63F, +56P and +228 GJPI. “Party Time” sold with A.I. interest from five different A.I. companies. She has a maternal sister that ranks 29th in the nation for GJPI. Her dam, Yosemite Shawnee Fiesta, is appraised Very Good-89% and ranks on the Top 1.5% GJPI Cow list in July. She has a two lactation m.e. average of 17,759– 866–674. The grandam is appraised Very Good-87% and has a best record of 3-9 305 3x 21,320 4.2% 886 3.8% 802 99DCR. Five of the next six dams are Excellent. (continued to page 22)
Boer Jerseys, Dalhart, Texas, represented by Anneke and Gerret Boer purchased the fourth high seller, Yosemite Marvel Party Time-ET, for $13,200. The February 2013 calf was consigned by Lars William Russell, represented by herd manager Brett Barlass, third from right. Also pictured are auctioneer Lynn Lee, JMS Manager Jason Robinson, (on the left), National Jersey Queen Jessica Smith and AJCA Area Representative Brad Barham on the right.
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Selling for the fifth high price was Sand Hill Plus Nell, consigned by Dana Chamberlain of Wyoming, N.Y. Dan Carroll of Sexing Technologies, center, purchased the heifer for $13,000. Also pictured are auctioneer Lynn Lee, JMS Manager Jason Robinson, (on the left), National Jersey Queen Jessica Smith and AJCA Area Representative Brad Barham on the right.
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“Party Time” was consigned by Lars William Russell of Yosemite Jersey Dairy, Hilmar, Calif. Selling for $13,000 was Sand Hill Plus Nell, consigned by Dana Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y. Placing the final bid on the nine-monthold heifer was Sexing Technologies. “Nell” ranked 50th in the nation for heifer GJPI at sale time with a GJPI of +236. She sold carrying an A.I. contracts to Genex/CRI, Select Sires and ABS Global. Four more A.I. companies have expressed interest in sons from the young heifer. The P9 heifer is sired by Sweetie Plus Iatolas Bold, GJPI +246. She has a July GPTA of +1,892M, +62F, +58P and a GJPI of +233. Her dam is a Very Good-84% daughter of Forest Glen Meccas Jevon-ET, GJPI +110, and ranks among the top 1.5% of the breed for GJPI. She has a projected m.e. of 23,326–1,106–840 at 3-11. The grandam is Sand Hill Nicholas K Tink, Very Good-85%. She has a best record of 20,360 lbs. milk, 1,011 lbs. fat and 741 lbs. protein. The next two dams are both appraised Excellent and have records in excess of 18,000 lbs. milk.
Meagan Bolen was recognized as a 2013 Fred Stout Experience winner. Bolen worked with Jersey Marketing Service to gain experience with marketing cattle throughout May and June. Chris Sorenson, AJCA President, presents Meagan with her commemorative plaque.
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The 2013 recipients of the AJCA Master Breeder award consigned the sixth high selling heifer—Sun Valley Jupiter Chelsie. “Chelsie” the oldest heifer in the sale, was purchased for a final bid of $11,300 also by Sexing Technologies. She sold due in late August to All Lynns Valentino Irwin-ET, GJPI +223, and carrying an A.I. contract to ABS Global. The P9 heifer has a July GPTA of +716M, +76F, +41P, $663CM and +209
GJPI. She is sired by the former #1 GJPI sire, Sun Valley Impuls Jupiter, GJPI +204, and is out of an Excellent-90% daughter of ISDK DJ Lirsk, GJPI +84. At 4-1 she has a projected m.e. of 20,150–1,160–812. The grandam is an Excellent daughter of Golden Boy of Ferreira, GJPI +19, and is backed by two more generations of Very Good dams. A choice of five full sisters sold for the seventh high price of $11,000. Buyers
Cow Pie Bingo Raises $9,000 for Jersey Youth Academy The permanent fund for Jersey Youth Academy added $9,000 from the fifth annual Cow Pie Bingo, held June 27 at the Rita Blanca Coliseum in Dalhart, Texas, during the annual meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. The heifer for this year’s fundraiser—ranked among the top 500 Jersey heifers in the country for genomic Jersey Performance Index™—was donated by Yosemite Jersey Farm, owned by C. A. and Kirsten Russell and Family of Hilmar, Calif. Yosemite Marvel Maximum Bingo-ET carried a GJPI of +211, with bull contract interest from six A.I. organizations. She is sired by All Lynns Valentino Marvel, GJPI +249. Her dam by Sunset Canyon Maximum-ET (GJPI +116) scored Very Good-84% at 23 months of age and completed a lactation of 17,440 lbs. milk, 803 lbs. fat and 584 lbs. protein in 305 days, calving at 1 year, 9 months of age. The third and fourth dams were both scored Very Good with records over 20,000 lbs. milk. More than 100 individuals and farms made donations of $25, $50, $75 or $100 to select one or more of the 192 squares available. According to the rules, the heifer was then led into a pen marked off into 192 squares and let free to roam until a cow pie was dropped or one hour had passed. Because no deposit was made within an hour, the winner was determined by drawing from all ticket holders. The winning square was purchased by Brian Moore of Mt. Ulla, N.C., one of the 2013 AJCA Young Jersey Breeder Award recipients. Cow Pie Bingo has now raised $36,900 for the endowment of Jersey Youth Academy. Jersey Youth Academy is a 501(c)(3) educational foundation managed by the American Jersey Cattle Association to attract, educate and retain talented young people for careers in the Jersey dairy business. Contributors represent a broad spectrum of Jersey breeder and dairy industry support. The third Jersey Youth Academy was held July 14 through 19 in Columbus, with the next program slated for 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 fifth Cow Pie Bingo raised $9,000 for Jersey Youth Academy on June 27 at Rita Blanca Coliseum in Dalhart, Texas. Yosemite Marvel Maximum Bingo-ET was donated by Yosemite Jersey Dairy, Hilmar, Calif. More than 100 individuals made donations to select one or more of the 192 squares available. Jim and Jessica Engel of Wisconsin carefully choose their selections. When it was all said and done, it was Young Jersey Breeder recipient, Brian Moore of Mt. Ulla, N.C., who was named the lucky winner to take “Bingo” home.
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were given a choice of five daughters sired by Hawarden Impuls Premier, GJPI +195, and out of Jer-Z-Boyz Maximum 25062. All of the heifers were born between October 18, 2012 and November 8, 2012, and have GJPIs ranging from +195 to +229. It was the Genesis Cooperator Herd of Shawano, Wis., placing the final bid on the choice and selecting Jer-Z-Boyz Premier 41444-ET. The November 2012 calf is a P9 heifer with a July GPTA of +$722CM, +605NM, +$504FM and +217 GJPI. The dam is a Very Good-85% daughter of Sunset Canyon Maximum-ET, GJPI +116. She has a recently completed lactation of 3-0 305 21,490 5.9% 1,274 3.9% 846 97DCR. The grandam is sired by BW Legion, GJPI +65, and is appraised Very Good-87%. At 4-6, she produced 22,685 lbs. milk, 1,094 august 2013
lbs. fat and 844 lbs. protein. The next dam has over 22,000 lbs. milk actual at 4-6. She was consigned by Jer-Z-Boyz, Pixley, Calif. Selling for the eighth high price was a heifer from the 2010 Master Breeder herd, Forest Glen Jerseys, Dayton, Ore. Forest Glen Gerrys Samantha caught the attention of Alex Steer, Dalhart, Texas. The herd manager of Avi-Lanche Dairy, Dalhart, placed the final bid of $10,200 on the 10-month-old heifer. “Samantha” is a P9 heifer with the sale high GPTA for milk at +2,053. She has July GPTAs of +63F, +59P, +$482CM and a GJPI of +210. She is sired by GR MilkN-More-LH Lou Gerry-ET, GJPI +196. Her dam is a Very Good-88% daughter of Forest Glen VD Jades Jarrett-ET, GJPI +122. At 4-1, she has a projected m.e. of 22,680–835–639. The grandam
is an Excellent-92% daughter of O.F. Mannix Rebel-ET, GJPI +92, with records exceeding 26,000 lbs. milk, 1,200 lbs. fat and 1,000 lbs. protein. The final heifer selling for more than $10,000 was DP Prescott Gwen 1619. The P9 heifer was purchased by River Valley Farm, Tremont, Ill. Born in November 2012, “Gwen” is sired by Dutch Hollow Prescott-ET, GJPI +230. She ranks 28th in the nation for heifer GJPI at +245. After the July genetic summary, she has a GPTA of +1,500M, +68F, +53P, and +$645CM. She sold with A.I. interest from five different A.I. companies. Her dam is a Very Good-86% daughter of All Lynns Louie Valentino-ET, GJPI +186, and ranks on the Top 1.5% GJPI Cow list. At 1-10, she is projected to 18,867–893– 664 m.e. The next dam (continued to page 24)
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is Very Good-87% with a best record of 4-2 305 24,030 4.4% 1,060 3.3% 800 104DCR. She also ranks on the Top 1.5% GJPI Cow list. “Gwen” was consigned by Desert Park Jerseys, Jefferson, Ore. Volume buyer was Sexing Technologies purchasing five heifers for $67,300. Also taking home five heifers was Genesis Cooperator Herd for $38,500. Donation Heifer Rector Jersey Farm, Hilmar, Calif., donated Rector Vacation Nadia 22523 in memory of Donald S. Sherman. All proceeds of the sale of “Nadia” went to the AJCA Education, Youth Activities, and Special Awards Fund to benefit the development of youth programs. Wakker Dairy, Kewaunee, Wis., paid $1,700 for the P9 heifer. Born in February 2012, “Nadia” had a GPTA of +1,752M, +67F, +54P, +$438CM and a GJPI of +174. She is sired by GR All Lynns Dale Vacation-ET, GJPI +159, and out of Kates Abe Nadia 21909. She is appraised Very Good-84% and has a 1-9 m.e. of 21,252–747–725. The next dam has a three lactation m.e. average of 18,752–826–628.
Ahlem Marvel Lady 40814-ET, heifer calf 6 mos......... 13,500 (William Ahlem, Jr., Hilmar, Calif.) Sand Hill Plus Nell, heifer calf 9 mos........................... 13,000 (Dana Chamberlain, Wyoming, N.Y.) Sun Valley Jupiter Chelsie, bred heifer 22 mos............ 11,300 (Sun Valley Farm, Cloverdale, Ore.) Wilsonview Medal Milan-ET, heifer calf 10 mos............. 5,500 (Wilsonview Dairy, Tillamook, Ore.) Boer Jerseys, Dalhart, Texas Yosemite Marvel Party Time-ET, heifer calf 4 mos....... 13,200 (Lars W. Russell, Hilmar, Calif.) Genesis Cooperator Herd/Steve Dewall, Shawano, Wis. Jer-Z-Boyz Premier 41303-ET..................................... 11,000 (Jer-Z-Boyz, Pixley, Calif.) Yosemite Marvel Rolex-ET, heifer calf 5 mos................. 7,900 (Yosemite Jersey Dairy, Hilmar, Calif.) Faria Brothers Topeka Tevez-ET, heifer calf 4 mos........ 7,400 (Faria Bros. Dairies, Dumas, Texas) Faria Brothers Fastrack Pirlo, heifer calf 4 mos............. 7,100 (Faria Bros. Dairies) Dupat Marvel 1165-ET, heifer calf 6 mos....................... 5,100 (Wickstrom Jersey Farms Inc., Hilmar, Calif.) Alex Steer, Dalhart, Texas Forest Glen Gerrys Samantha, heifer calf 10 mos...... 10,200 (Forest Glen Jerseys, Dayton, Ore.) River Valley Farm, Tremont, Ill. Dp Prescott Gwen 1619, heifer calf 7 mos.................. 10,100 (Desert Park Jerseys, Jefferson, Ore.) Dutch Hollow Farm, Schodack Landing, N.Y. Hillview Louie Katiki-P, open yearling 12 mos................ 7,750 (Chris and Cheryl Sorenson, Pine River, Wis.) Heartland Jerseys, Seneca, Kan.
Hei-Bri Galvanize Calli, heifer calf 3 mos....................... 7,200 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family, Hawkeye, Iowa) Last Chance Critic Maytag-P-ET, heifer calf 11 mos..... 6,100 (Bob and Darlene Winter, Chetek, Wis.) All Lynns Critic Tease-ET............................................... 5,000 (David Allen, Reedsburg, Wis.) Wakker Dairy, Kewaunee, Wis. All Lynns Irwin Trista-ET................................................. 7,100 (David Allen) Diamond Valley Dairy, Salem, Ore. Jars of Clay Premier Ella 22605, bred heifer 13 mos.... 6,400 (Jim Quist, Fresno, Calif.) D&E Paul Kira 22611, bred heifer 13 mos..................... 5,800 (D & E Jerseys, Hilmar, Calif.) Bachelor Farms, Angola, Ind. First choice female sired by Arethusa Jade Velocity-ET and out of Family Hill Moment Fawn..................................... 6,100 (Anneke Boer, Dalhart, Texas) David and Kimberly Seals, Cloverdale, Ore. Bw Renegade Charia X37, open yearling 14 mos........ 6,000 (Brentwood Farms, Orland, Calif.) Dan Weigel, Richland, Mich. Schultz Chart Tynn, bred heifer 15 mos......................... 5,200 (Huffard Dairy Farms, Crockett, Va.) Avi-Lanche Sixtynine Boeing 5890, bred heifer 19 mos. .................................................................................. 5,200 (Richard and Jennifer M. Avila, Dalhart, Texas) Rector Jersey Farm, Hilmar, Calif. Cdf Dominican Impuls R620-ET.................................. 5,100 (Brock Tate, Hilmar, Calif.) Shot of Nat Llc, De Forest, Wis. Diamond S Golda Altitude, heifer calf 9 mos................. 5,000 (Diamond S Farm, North Branch, Minn.)
Sales $5,000 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Matthew Steiner, Rittman, Ohio Cal-Mart Critic Perie 5958-P, heifer calf 10 mos........ $26,000 (Martin Dairy Llc, Tillamook, Ore.) Sexing Technologies, San Antonio, Texas Dutch Hollow Visionary Meade-Twin, heifer calf 9 mos. ................................................................................ 24,000 (Melanie F. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.)
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ADDRESS OF THE AJCA PRESIDENT
Jersey Breed Continues to Propel Forward Address of Chris Sorenson, President to the 145 th Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association, June 29, 2013, Amarillo, Texas
Just a few years ago, genomics was in its infancy. Questions were raised about how it works. Will it be accurate? Will we limit our genetic base? It’s a good thing the board of directors got on that wagon in a hurry. As of June 4, 2013, over 33,000 hank you to all the people responsible females have been genomically tested. for putting this convention together Wow, what an impact on the AJCA and here in Amarillo. Yes, it’s hot, but it has Jersey breed. been interesting to say This past August, the the least. Knowing this AJCA and NAJ boards met was Donnie’s dream and in Columbus, Ohio, for a the fact so many people strategic planning session. stepped up to make it posFrom this brain stormsible is wonderful. ing came several ideas As I am writing this which were prioritized report, it was interesting and most referring back to to step back and look at improvement in Informathe past and see how fast tion Techonology. Several we have progressed as a changes have been made society and a breed. and a timeline for many At a recent gathering the more has been established. topic of a new cell phone With technology changing arose and quickly turned rapidly, we need to keep to reminiscing about the pace. old party lines—one long, If you have reviewed one short—short, long, The 2013-2014 Board of Directors of the American Jersey Cattle Association. your reports on the chair short, etc., eight people per Front row, from left: Neal Smith, Executive Secretary; Chris Sorenson, President; or in the Jersey Journal, line each trying to protect Ralph Frerichs, Vice President and Chair of the Development Committee; and you can see the AJCA privacy. Now what do we Phil Gordon; (back row): Charles Luchsinger; Corey Lutz, Chair of the Breed continues to be financially Improvement Committee; Sam Bok; Walter Owens; David Norman; C.A. Russell; have? Cell phones with and Tom Seals. Not pictured are James Quist, Chair of the Internet Technology and strong. everything—Facebook, Identification Committee and Jerry Spielman, Chair of the Finance Committee. In closing, I would like Twitter, texting, etc. We to say on behalf of the can’t wait for the world to know what we would not have exceeded 100,000 regBoard and membership, thank you to our we are doing. What a great opportunity istrations in 2012 and be well on our way staff for without their continued dedication for Jersey to get their information out as to a new record for 2013. this organization would not be where it is quickly as possible. With the increased use of cross breedtoday. We are fortunate to have enthusiastic, When my dad purchased his first reging, demand for Jersey semen has escatalented, and positive people working for us istered heifers in the mid-1960s and we lated. This has created a new problem. We as Jersey breeders. A special thank you to got on DHIR, we would receive Ton of need to sample more young Jersey bulls, Paula England for her service to the boards Gold certificates (2,000 lbs. fat in less becoming more evident from a joint meetboth past and present. than four lactations). Now look at how ing with Select Sires board of directors a The Jersey cow continues to impress all many cows do it in one! Would this have couple of days ago. What a problem to dairy producers and has become the envy been accomplished without the programs have. So as breeders are able to genomiof the industry. We need to make sure she of AJCA? Probably not. cally test our own bulls, we can help by stays there. If we continue to aim high as Progress happens when someone thinks testing bulls possibly overlooked by A.I. Donnie challenged us, we will be in posiof great ideas to change what we have— organizations. tion to shoot for the moon.”
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most times outside the box. The past leadership of AJCA has done this many times to reach the success levels we as Jersey breeders and the organization enjoy. Programs such as Genetic Recovery, Equity and REAP, to name a few have led the way for AJCA and all of us as Jersey breeders to become more profitable. If these people had been reluctant to make hard decisions,
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JERSEY JOURNAL
ADDRESS OF THE NAJ VICE PRESIDENT
Continuing the Campaign for Equitable Milk Address of James Huffard, Vice President to the 55th Annual Meeting of National All-Jersey Inc., June 28, 2013, Amarillo, Texas
,our All-Jersey seal. We are all familiar with Certified Angus Beef and we would like the consumer to be familiar with and understand the value of the product when they see the All-Jersey seal on the supermarket shelves. It was NAJ that our score and seven years ago our supported the research proving Jerseys fathers brought forth ... you are probably have a lower carbon footprint—20% lower, familiar with this line which is a big deal. —Abraham Lincoln at I think Abe would agree his best delivering the that all milk is NOT created Gettysburg Address. equal. We continue to have I convinced most, battles that we must win; but not all, of my high consumers who want to school teachers that know more about our reading fiction was a superior product; and a waste. Instead, I wanted future that needs guidance. to read biographies so What will the consumer as to learn from those demand from Jersey milk who were successful, 20 years from now? NAJ those who made a difis the best investment we as ference, such as AbraJersey owners can make to ham Lincoln. I told INSURE our fair share of them that I might not the industry’s revenue. An change the world, but I investment for the present wanted to have a head and the future, while at start and I was able to The 2013-2014 Board of Directors of National All-Jersey Inc. Front row, from left: the same time returning Neal Smith, Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer; James Huffard Vice convince all but one. dividends every month. Abe Lincoln, regard- President; Marion Barlass and Erick Metzger, General Manager of National All-Jersey Man that is a heck of a Inc. Second row, from left: Mike Wickstrom, Calvin Graber, John Kokoski, Kelvin Moss, less of the odds always Finance Chair; Chris Sorenson, Ralph Frerichs, and Norman Martin. Not pictured are bargain! stayed true to what he Dave Endres, President, and NAJ Director Jerry Spielman. We are fortunate to thought was right. have a hard working and Jersey breeders in regards to the farm bill Staying true regardless of the odds can dedicated staff that along with the board of deliberations. also be said of National All-Jersey Inc. directors, works diligently to enhance your We have a presence in Washington (NAJ). Two score and 16 years ago NAJ investment. NAJ is the only organization making sure our viewpoint is heard. was conceived. Its mission has waivered nationwide, of any dairy breed that every We are funding research in various areas not: “To increase the value of and demand day works to put more dollars in the pockets to advance our cow and her product in the for Jersey milk and to promote equity in the of Jersey owners. National ALL-Jersey has marketplace. marketplace.” and will continue to stay the course, be true We are assisting with the development Naj began working on component to its mission and goals. of All-Jersey markets. pricing in the late 1970s. However, it was Two score and 16 years ago a great idea We are exploring ways to educate the not until January 2000 that the majority of became reality. Fifty-six years later, it is a consumer and “branding” if you will the federal orders implemented component necessity.
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REPORT OF NAJ GENERAL MANAGER
NAJ Working to Get Jerseys Noticed
Excerpts from the report of Erick Metzger, General Manager National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ), at the 55th Annual Meeting of the organization on June 28, 2013, in Amarillo, Texas.
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want to begin by sharing a few examples of the ways the dairy industry is taking notice of the Jersey cow. Some of this publicity is the kind you just cannot buy. The Daily Dairy Report that Neal mentioned earlier touted Jersey efficiencies for both producers and processors based on statistics from the annual cost of production report for 2012 by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The article, entitled What a Difference a Herd Makes, noted a Jersey advantage of $2.34 per hundredweight for income over feed costs and 12.7% total feed cost savings versus Holsteins. The article went on to say that milk markets and buyers will need to evolve as dairy producers change the composition of the milking herd to reap the benefits of higher component milk. In another instance, at a dairy economists meeting Sarah Gilbert and I attended in Boston, Mass., last month, Dr. Torsten Hemme, with the University of Kiel in Germany, advanced the Jersey cause in his presentation on the dairy situation in Europe. In his closing remarks he said, “The Holstein cow was engineered to produce a lot of milk from cheap feed. If feed isn’t going to be cheap anymore, perhaps the industry needs to look at other breeds.” In the coming year, NAJ is going to do more to get the Jersey cow noticed in ways like these. Selling Jerseys to Bankers I’ve been a staff member of the national Jersey organizations for about 20 years and at planning conferences every year, field staff ask how we can educate bankers and finance people about Jerseys. We can sell producers on milking Jerseys. But when they go to the bank and ask for financing, they run into a brick wall. Bankers finance Holsteins because that is all they know and all they want to finance. NAJ is striving to change that. This year we will have a booth at a conference we recently became aware of, the National Agricultural Bankers Conference. About 500 people will attend the four-day conference, which will be held in Minneapolis, Minn., in November. Demographics show that 60% of the attendees are loan officers, senior management and department managers. Page 28
Some bank presidents will attend as well. We will revamp our economic materials to explain Jersey advantages and work hard to get our message out to the agricultural finance industry. Perhaps we can reverse this scenario and get to the point where bankers are telling producers they need to be milking Jerseys. This is a very important step in advancing the breed. Jersey producers need to be able to get financing for their cattle. Promoting Jersey Sustainability to Retailers The importance of the research that compares Holsteins and Jerseys in terms of resources used and environmental impact cannot be underestimated. The 20% Jersey advantage is huge. We’ve gotten this out to the producer community in as many ways as we know how and promoted Jerseys on the producer side. How can we get Jersey sustainability noticed by retailers? NAJ plans to work with an agricultural public relations firm and dairy processors to craft a Jersey sustainability message targeted to retailers. The goal is to increase the amount of Jersey milk that is used by processors by driving demand for it from retailers. We submitted a request for proposals from public relations firms that specialize in agriculture and received three that will be considered. As far as processors are concerned, we are well-acquainted with several that use a high percentage of Jersey milk to create their products. Hilmar Cheese and Tillamook Creamery are two companies familiar to Jersey breeders and far above industry average in the amount of Jersey milk they use to make cheese. There are also processors that use a lot of Jersey milk that we aren’t familiar with. I was in Washington D.C. last week and had opportunity to have lunch with John Davis, president and chief executive officer of Davisco Foods International Inc., an international cheese and food ingredient company headquartered in Le Sueur, Minn. I asked him what portion of the milk they use comes from Jersey cows. He did a little mental calculation and figured about 40-50,000 of the 200,000 cows that provide milk for the company are Jersey—about 25%. I had no idea Jersey milk represented such a high percentage of the milk they use. The sustainability message is really a
two-step process. First, we want buyers purchasing cheese from these processors to realize they are getting a sustainability advantage they may not even be aware of when they buy Jersey milk. Second, if we can make them aware of that advantage, purchasers may want to up the percent of Jersey milk they buy. All the big buyers like Kraft and Sargento have a corporate social responsibility statement as a part of their annual report, and much of that statement focuses on sustainability. The Jersey message can provide those buyers with another way to meet their corporate social responsibility. I’ll give you an example of how retailers can drive this train. One of the public relations firms that gave us a proposal also works with the pork industry and relayed a story about how a single, large buyer changed the way farrowing crates are used in the industry. When the Humane Society visited all the major pork producers and processors in the country and told them they would give the pork industry negative publicity if they didn’t get rid of farrowing crates, none moved a bit. However, when McDonald’s set a goal of having 30% of the pork it uses come from farrow-crate-free operations by 2015, the entire pork industry changed the manner in which farrowing crates are used. If we can get retailer’s attention and then set up realistic goals to increase the percent of Jersey milk used because of sustainability and other economic advantages, we can grow demand for Jersey milk. And if we grow demand for Jersey milk, we grow demand for this breed of cow. Federal Orders 5 and 7 Some dairy producers in the southeast, which is a fat-skim order, have expressed concern that outside milk coming into the orders (Federal Milk Marketing Orders 5 and 7) could be diluting pool value. NAJ worked with an attorney to draft a data request for the market administrators for those orders and both orders responded in late May. We are now in the process of sorting through the data and analyzing it to see what we are dealing with. First, we want to determine whether there is problem or just perception of a problem. If there is a problem with more milk coming into the orders than is needed to serve the Class I (continued to page 32)
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REPORT OF EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Setting Goals and Exceeding Expectations Excerpts from the report of Neal Smith, Executive Secretary of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. (AJCA, NAJ) at the 145th Annual Meeting of the AJCA on June 28-29, 2013, in Amarillo, Texas.
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oming off a record year for multiple fronts of the Jersey business, Executive Secretary Neal Smith was ecstatic to tell the crowd on hand in Amarillo, Texas, that 2013 is right on pace to continue the progress the Jersey community has seen in recent years. “Efficiency drives profitability,” said Smith. “Profitability leads to breed growth and breed growth creates opportunities for us, for our industry friends and partners, and right now all three of these are happening.” “If we can sustain this, we will change the color of the dairy industry in the United States,” he continued. “That is the track we are on now and it might take a long time but it is going a lot faster than most of us expected or predicted. Keep that in mind as you go forward.” Staying on the Edge of the Identification Business “It has been well documented that it was a milestone year for us,” said Smith. “The particular milestone is exceeding 100,000 registrations in one year for the first time in history of the breed.” Registrations is just the beginning of the story though as several other goals were surpassed with the year 2012. The record year also saw JerseyTag sales increase 54% in comparison to 2011, with 260,000 tags ordered. “We are in the identification business,” said Smith of the importance of the JerseyTags function at the AJCA. “That is what the American Jersey Cattle Association is about and all the services that support official identification. This is just one of them.” One of the services that has proven continued value to both breeders and the AJCA is that of transfers. While those that are new to the Jersey industry may question the value of “papers” and registrations, Smith stressed the importance of this practice that “transfers today, lead to business tomorrow.” He encouraged current Jersey owners to transfer all animals they sell to ensure they stay in the Jersey business, even if the new owners are not initially convinced of the value. All animals sold through Jersey Marketing Service are automatically transfered to their new owner. With almost 150,000 animals total through all performance programs enrolled through the breed association, like REAP, TPE and STEP, the Jersey breed has seen a steady and sustained growth. At the end of December 2012 there were more than 1,100 herds enrolled in some type of performance program, including REAP. “REAP, of course, is the life blood source with the package or bundled pricing,” said Smith of the impact of the REAP program.” There are 930 herds enrolled in REAP, with an average herd size of 156 cows, which reflects a consistent pattern in herd size from recent years. august 2013
However, a recent trend that is affecting herd size is the growing number of Registered Jersey animals in herds that primarily consist of other breeds. “What is going on in the Jersey breed is mixed breed herd composition not necessarily crossbreds,” said Smith. “What we are seeing is a lot of small, maybe 20, 30 or 40 cows, really good quality Registered Jerseys, are in other breed herds.” “Of the U.S. dairy population, 8.57% is currently in a mixed breed home herd,” he continued. “We take all that information, mix it in a basket, stir it up and then estimate that the current Jersey cattle population is 854,000. I think we are pretty close to 9.25%.” Smith shared this as evidence that the Jersey association needs to continue to develop or diversify a package that fits as many of the herd size categories as possible. He encouraged breeders to give continuous feedback about items that might need to continue to tweak when needed. There might come a time when something that is currently offered by REAP is not even needed any more, which has happened in the past as the needs of breeders and herds have evolved. One aspect of the Jersey business that has and will continue to evolve is that of NAJ and the Equity program. (continued to page 30)
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“2012 was a very good year for NAJ and a record year for Equity investment and total revenue,” said Smith. “We will continue investigating, turning over every leaf, to find more opportunities to improve your bottom line, that is what NAJ is all about.” Sustained Growth The number of Jersey cows and herds are not the only segment of the business that have seen tremendous growth as the breed continues to prove itself in the bulk tank. In the first five months of 2013, first lactation Jerseys have an average m.e. of almost 1,000 pounds more milk than 2012. “This is amazing as the breed grows the production seems to accelerate faster,” added Smith. It might have something to do with more progressive dairymen getting interested in our cow and maybe some of the larger herds being more production focused.” Just as the number of REAP herds and performance enrolled cows increases, so does the type evaluation program. 2012 represented the fifth consecutive year with more than 80,000 Jersey animals scored, which strengthens sire summaries and improves the overall quality of the breed. The number of animals scored in 2012 not only met the average, but far exceeded it with nearly 96,000 animals evaluated. “I tell our appraisal team that the type data they are collecting today in the genomic era is more important than it has ever been and it is important that we get strong linear data,” said Smith. Gathering as much linear data as possible from herds throughout the country is an excellent way to ultimately promote the Jersey breed and help ensure the growth of recent years is sustained in the everchanging dairy economy. Semen sales have also increased, both in foreign and domestic markets. Domestic sales have grown to 10.8% of the market share at 2.5 million units sold. Based on projections at the current rate of growth domestic semen sales will reach 3.5 million in 2020. “I get real excited looking at this folks,” said Smith of the projected growth portrayed by semen sales. “It is the best indicator we have of where we can go with Page 30
Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding One of the changes dairy producers will begin to see are those that will be implemented by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB). In March 2013, after more than two years of planning and discussions, the Council was at the point of conclusion and implemented the new and expanded responsibilities of the CDCB. Prior to this point, the CDCB was really a monitoring group whose purpose was
to ensure quality data into the AIPL-ARS database for genetic evaluations. While this is still the case, the research will continue at ARS and AIPL and the service end of the operation has shifted to the CDCB. “We had three sectors historically, National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB), Purebred Dairy Cattle Association (PDCA) and National Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) system, now we added the Dairy Records Processing Centers (DRPC),” said Smith of the expanded services. There are four sectors, or four members, and each sector is represented on the board of directors by three directors, with Smith currently serving as a representative of the colored breeds through PDCA. Smith also shared the current pricing grid for CDCB services, which are fees that will be added on to lab costs by a nominator. Currently, the AJCA is a nominator, with 15 other nominator groups, such as other breed associations, A.I. organizations and several others. At Jersey, there are about 35 herds out of those more than 900 that will probably be in the member category because they share their type data but do not collect or share any production data. A herd that would fit into that category would have to pay two extra dollars for a female or $30, instead of $20 initial fee for a male.
Planning for the Future An added aspect to an expanding breed is the sometimes added growing pains that can be experienced. “We have a lot going on,” said Smith of the expanding economy of the Jersey business. “We have some growing pains. But all the problems or challenges we have are just wonderful problems and situations to be in.” “Our breed is in the driver’s seat. I think we have a lot of adjustments to make as we go forward in the genomic era. It is having a huge impact on our business as I am sure it is on many of yours. We are really excited about the future of our breed and hopefully this information will get you more excited about where we can take the Jersey breed in the future.” Those goals exist for the future of the breed and the management of AJCA, both in the field and in the office. One year ago the boards and management staff went through a strategic planning process that was geared towards establishing goals for all aspects of the Jersey business. As far as the breed goes, the current goals are to see the Jersey breed represent 25% of the milking cow population in the world by the year 2020, which Smith notes is “aggressive, but attainable.” The strategic planning session also yielded several goals for the AJCA, giving way to 10 items that have been identified as current high priority, with a long term list of about 25 goals. “Everything in the top 10 ties directly to information technology or IT department,” said Smith of the association’s goals. “Resources, hardware, software, manpower or staffing to get it done. Right now we are in the middle of retooling the IT department.” In a changing dairy economy, leaders and breeders both among the Jersey breed have to continue to challenge themselves to advance the breed and ensure they stay on the cutting edge of the dairy business. Setting goals, from number of registrations and transfers, to the bottom line margin of the Jersey Journal, all are tasks that both boards and the Jersey management team will continuously evaluate. “You know it is pretty easy to get a little excited after an emotional conference and you might set your sights a little high,” added Smith. “Donnie Sherman always told us to ‘aim high, you usually hit what you are aiming for.’ We know that is aggressive, but it is doable.” JERSEY JOURNAL
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market, we will consider options to tighten the supply. Farm Bill Several years ago, the NAJ board established policy regarding the dairy safety net in the new Farm Bill. In general, NAJ supports a margin insurance program instead of absolute minimum price levels set by the Milk Income Loss Contract program or the Dairy Product Price Support Program. In the end, it is margins that count, not absolute price. We’ve certainly seen that in the last 2-3 years when we’ve had record or nearrecord milk prices coupled with sky-high feed prices. Margins have been low and left little on the bottom line. NAJ didn’t support what wound up being written in the Senate’s version of the Farm Bill, which includes the Dairy Security Act requiring dairy producers who participate in margin insurance to also participate in market stabilization. Any time margins narrow to a point that triggers market stabilization, dairy producers will be required to cut back on the amount of milk marketed. You can still sell all the milk you want, but you will only be paid for the milk included in your base. Your milk check will not reflect any of the extra milk; you will basically be giving
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that away. A number of producer groups and milk cooperatives favor market stabilization, so I want to explain why NAJ opposes it. In a nutshell, every time the market stabilization program kicks in, the best producers and best processors carry the heaviest penalty. Let’s look at milk in the southeast, which has high Class I utilization and prices well above national average. When market stabilization kicks in, southeast dairy producers are capped on the amount of milk they get paid for, forfeiting a greater amount of revenue than producers with average milk. The same concept applies dairy producers who are getting quality premiums for somatic cell count and other quality premiums. They lose income not only from the milk produced above base, but also from quality premiums. Jersey producers, whose milk is worth 20-25% more per hundredweight, sacrifice more than producers with average milk as well. NAJ worked with other producer groups and processors to get market stabilization out of the House version of the Farm Bill. That coalition, which advocated the Goodlatte-Scott amendment, was successful and market stabilization was removed from the dairy provision of the House Agriculture Committee bill by a vote of nearly 2-1. This is a classic case of winning the battle
but losing the war. When the House voted down their version of the Farm Bill, the entire industry lost. So what is going to happen with the Farm Bill now? The two chambers could do the same thing they did last year and extend the current Farm Bill another year. Senate leaders, though, do not want to extend the bill another year. Another option is for the House to reconsider the bill that just failed. NAJ supported this option by signing a letter drafted by the American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union to Speaker John Boehner urging the House to reconsider the same Farm Bill when it reconvenes following the July 4 recess. A third option is for the House to take up the Senate version of the bill. That doesn’t seem likely given differences between the two houses. The last option is the least palatable for agriculture: the House and Senate could separate farm policy and nutrition program legislation. The Farm Bill currently includes nutrition programs as well as commodity programs because it ensures bi-partisan support. If nutrition programs are not coupled with commodity programs, agriculture policy would never get a second look from urban legislators. They have little interest in what is going on with corn and soybean programs unless nutrition programs are cut or eliminated. If legislation is separated, agriculture could end up holding the short end of the stick. It’s not over yet with the Farm Bill. We will have to wait to see what comes from the House after the recess. NAJ has some exciting new projects to work on and I look forward to being in Alexandria, Va., next year to give you a report on what has become of programs we initiated this year. Editor’s Note: In the month since the annual meeting, the House of Representatives did split the Farm Bill into separate bills, one on agriculture programs and the other on nutrition programs. As of Jersey Journal press time, the House passed the agricultural programs bill, but has not yet taken action on the nutrition programs. The House version currently includes the Goodlatte-Scott amendment, supported by NAJ, to offer margin insurance without supply management. Congress is scheduled to be in recess from August 1 through Labor Day. When Congress reconvenes the picture should be clearer as to whether the House will take action on nutrition programs, whether the House and Senate will convene a conference committee on the agriculture and nutrition programs, or whether a House-Senate conference committee will only negotiate agriculture programs. JERSEY JOURNAL
AJCA-NAJ Award Ceremonies James Ahlem
Bearl and Joanne Seals Master Breeder Award
Distinguished Service Award
Bearl “Smokey” and Joanne Seals accept their Master Breeder award at the Breeders Banquet in Amarillo, Texas, surrounded by their family.
James Ahlem accepts the AJCA Distinguished Service Award with his wife Carol and their two sons, Vance and Grant, along side of him.
“We could have never imagined all of the wonderful people we have come to know over the years as our Jersey family. Jersey breeders are quite simply the finest people you will ever meet. Whether it is in the United States or anywhere in the world, we share the same general goals and we are all enthusiastic about Jerseys. In 1980, we received the Young Jersey Breeder award from the association. That experience changed us from just being dairymen to becoming active with the future of the Jersey breed.”
“Serving on the National All-Jersey board was a great experience for me as I met people that had the Jersey breed at heart and worked so hard to make the price paid for their milk the most valuable. I learned while on the board it is about the big picture in the dairy industry, not about my dairy or problems in California. There are a lot of people around the country, especially in the Jersey breed, that go through the same tribulations and celebrations. That is what makes it so special. I have never been with or met a better group of people.”
Smokey Seals
James Ahlem
Jamie Bansen
Bill Grammer
Charles Steer
Retiring Director Eleventh District
Retiring Director Fourth District
Retiring Director Fifth District
“I really want to thank everyone for the opportunity to have served on the board. I have greatly enjoyed my short stint on the board and have learned a lot. The friendship and ability to share laughs even during the serious times and discussions has been a wonderful experience. Thank you.”
“Thank you for this experience. It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve on the board for the past six years. I have really learned a lot about the Jersey business and would encourage any of the younger people to get involved. It is a great experience and you will learn a lot about the breed.”
“I have really enjoyed my time on the board. I feel as though I have probably taken more from the opportunity than I have given. It has been a learning experience. I have met a lot of kind people and learned a lot at each meeting. I appreciate the opportunity. If you are ever asked to serve, I encourage you to take the opportunity, you will benefit just as I have. ”
Jamie Bansen accepts her retiring director plaque from AJCA Director Ralph Frerichs and a Jersey painting from CEO Neal Smith.
Bill Grammer accepts his retiring director
Charles Steer accepts his retiring director
plaque from AJCA President Chris Sorenson and Jersey painting from CEO Neal Smith.
plaque from AJCA Director Corey Lutz and Jersey painting from CEO Neal Smith.
Stacey Atherton
Ed Jesse and Bob Cropp
Young Jersey Breeder Award
Meritorious Service Award
“One of my fondest memories is an internship with the AJCA. On my last day Neal Smith told me, ‘Stacey, I expect great things from you. One day I hope to award you with the Young Jersey Breeder Award.’ I remember thinking, that is a really big award. And here I am today. Thank you!” Stacey Atherton, center, accepts her award from AJCA Director Bill Grammer. Pictured with Stacey is her husband, Brad.
“I would like to compliment you as an organization in making milk pricing more marketable and more national. An idea doesn’t do any good until the industry picks up on it and works to achieve change, which is exactly what happened with Project Equity. In my mind it was a brilliant idea by your association and it benefitted not only your own breed, but the entire industry. Congratulations to you.”
“This is a very humbling experience to be named a Young Jersey Breeder. I want to thank all of you. Jersey people are good people. That is one thing I have learned my last eight years in the Jersey business. It has been a privilege to meet everyone and be involved.”
NAJ Director Marion Barlass presents Dr. Ed Jesse and Dr. Bob Cropp with the AJCA-NAJ Meritorious Service Award.
NAJ Vice President James Huffard presents the Young Jersey Breeder Award to Ralynda and Joey Blankenship.
Sandy & Rebecca Ferry
Joey Blankenship
Young Jersey Breeder Award
Brian Moore
Bradley & Carla Taylor
Young Jersey Breeder Award
Young Jersey Breeder Award
Young Jersey Breeder Award
“This is a special honor for me to be recognized with my sister for this award. We have so many people to thank, from the New York Jersey breeders who have helped us so many times over the years, to our parents, who have always put us first and allowed us to do so many things. We are very humbled, honored and thankful to be here today.”
“Thank you to the North Carolina breeders for nominating us and the AJCA board for selecting us for this honor. There are probably a lot more young Jersey breeders out there more deserving than me, but it is a true honor to be here. The Jerseys are taking over at home and they are pushing the Holsteins out. The Jerseys can definitely hold their own in our herd.”
“Thank you to all that have made our herd and our cows what they are today, because it is not us. It is each and every person out there and so many more across the country. We all have the same end product in mind: a cow that is profitable, the most gorgeous animal in the world and the cow that does what we need her to do with the least amount of input. ”
AJCA Director Chuck Luchsinger presents Sandra and Rebecca Ferry with the Young Jersey Breeder Award.
Brian Moore and his wife, Jessica, accept the Young Jersey Breeder Award from AJCA Director Corey Lutz.
Carla and Bradley Taylor and their sons, Carl, Lee and Holden, receive the Young Jersey Breeder Award from AJCA Director Charles Steer.
Youth Take Awards in TalkJersey, Jersey Youth Challenge Contests
Junior members of the American Jersey Cattle Association displayed impressive depth of breed knowledge and engaging presentation styles, plus had a lot of fun in two competitions plus dairy tours at the annual meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA), June 26 through 29 in Amarillo, Texas. Judging in the eighth national Jersey public speaking contest, TalkJersey, was conducted on June 26. Contestants could select any topic related to Jersey cattle or Jersey milk, including current affairs and dairy industry trends. Presentations were scored on content and organization, language, voice and presentation, and total effectiveness. First place awards went to Tyler Bohnert, Silvis, Ill.; Katarina Emerich, Mooers, N.Y.; and Sydney Endres, Lodi, Wis. In addition to cash awards sponsored by ABS Global Inc., DeForest, Wis., each participant received certificates and a gift presented by the AJCA. On June 28, teams were organized to compete in the Jersey Youth Challenge: to write, film, and perform in a short promotional video about Jerseys. Their fun 30to 90-second videos were screened before the start of the National Heifer Sale on June 29 and scored on creativity, message clarity, audience motivation and overall impact. The champion team in the 2013 Challenge was “J.E.R.S.E.Y. Dairy.” Members were Jacob Ahlem, Hilmar, Calif.; Anneke Boer, Dalhart, Texas; Katarina Emerich;
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The winning team in the Jersey Youth Challenge was Team J.E.R.S.E.Y. Dairy. The team consisted of Anneke Boer, Katarina Emerich, Shelby Moss and Katelyn Graber. The event was sponsored by Genex Cooperative Inc., represented by Leah James, far right. Not pictured: team member Jacob Ahlem and team director Colin Russell.
Katelyn Graber, Hurley, S.D.; and Shelby Moss, Litchfield Park, Ariz. The team director was Colin Russell, Hilmar, Calif. Each member of the winning team received a pocket-size HD video camera with memory card and case, plus a 50” lightweight tripod sponsored by Rector Jersey Farm, Hilmar, Calif. The Honorable Mention teams were: “Show and Tell”: Kayla Carson, New Lebanon Center, N.Y.; Evelyn Fuhrman, Perry, Mich.; Logan Karchner, Nescopeck, Pa.; Regan Moss, Litchfield Park, Ariz.; and Sykora Stanek, Reedsburg, Wis., directed by Anneke Moss, Litchfield Park, Ariz. “Side Effects”: Gerret Boer, Dalhart, Texas; Keagan Carson, New Lebanon Center, N.Y.; Taylor Fuhrman, Perry, Mich.; Katie Moss, Litchfield Park, Ariz.; Meghan Skiba, Cambridge, Minn,; and Jessica Smith, Picayune, Miss., director. All participants in the 2013 Jersey Youth
Challenge, sponsored by Genex Cooperative Inc., received an Ideal Jersey stainless steel water bottle. A total of 25 Jersey juniors participated in the tours and activities held June 27. The juniors started their day by visiting Cadillac Ranch outside of Amarillo, where they made their mark on the Cadillacs by spray painting Jersey cows. They received a full breakfast and lesson on calf and heifer management at CDFD Exum Calf Facility. Glenn Fischer, Senior Vice President of Allflex USA Inc., demonstrated how to use a tissue sampling unit, an innovation in streamlining the genomic sampling process. After a visit to Boer Dairy for lunch, the youth had drive-through tours of Hilmar Cheese Company and the Dalhart Jersey Ranch. At Circle H Animal Health Laboratory, Dr. Angela Daniels and staff demonstrated how health tests are run, as well as milk sampling. The youth programs were organized and led by Sarah Boer and Dr. Angela Daniels, both of Dalhart, Texas, and Kate RectorGarcia, AJCA Advance Services Consultant. Sponsors for the June 27 program were Semex, Inc., Allflex USA Inc., and Accelerated Genetics. Additional sponsorship support came from contributions to the AJCA Educational, Youth Activities and Special Awards Fund in memory of Donald S. Sherman.
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Put Your Two-Cents Worth Where it Counts
Hello, I am Jessica Smith, the National Jersey Queen. I am from a small town in rural Mississippi about 40 minutes from the Gulf Coast. While here at the annual meeting I have already had a blast. I have met lots of people and have been able to put names with faces I have seen throughout the years. I have been able to get to know many of the young people here Jessica Smith through the youth program and have had a very enjoyable experience. Since I was crowned in Kentucky, I have been thinking about my responsibilities as national queen. It is more than making appearances and helping with shows and sales. I also serve as a link between the youth of the association and the adults. I am the spokesperson for not only the Jersey breed, but for the dairy industry as a whole. That is why I am here today: speaking to you, putting my two-cents in, so to say, about what I see for the future of the American Jersey Cattle Association. It has been said in order to see where you are going, you must first know where you have been. So I am going to remind you a bit of Jersey history and I know you are all familiar with the Equity Program. In 1976—37 years ago—171 Jersey breeders invested in Equity for the first time. They invested a very small, but significant amount of money—two-cents per hundredweight. This group of dairymen put their two-cents in Equity with the faith that it would one day be successful. Little did they know that 37 years later we would be reaping such benefits. I am asking you now, what are you putting your two-cents in? I know that is metaphorically speaking, but what are you investing your time, your money, and your effort in and what good is going to come from it five years down the road, or 10 years, or 37 years down the road? Now, back to the Equity Program. Do you think they had a vision to look 37 years into the future and the insight to see what good would come from this investment? Absolutely. Are you positive that your two-cents is being spent in the right place? I was recently allowed the opportunity to attend the National 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C., and after being around panel discussions of youth from all over august 2013
the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada, I was astounded at how driven these young people were. They are like many of the people I have met at this meeting. We young people are surrounded by people our age that are caught up in entertainment, social media, and drugs and alcohol that it is almost discouraging but these conferences have helped me to see the vision in youth. The American Jersey Cattle Association has programs such as Equity that have created success over the years. The Jersey breed and its people have the re-
sources as you heard today during these meetings. The American Jersey Cattle Association is made-up of the greatest people who own the greatest dairy breed in the world. However the greatest investment that the American Jersey Cattle Association has made and will continue to make is in its youth. The future of the Jersey breed rests in these young people’s hands. Your twocents should definitely be invested in this group in order to insure the success (continued to page 38)
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and the growth of the Jersey breed and the association. Programs such as the National Heifer Sale and the Jersey Youth Academy do just that. By educating the youth about the dairy industry it could possibly spark an interest in their lives to pursue a career in agriculture and dairy industry and/or in the Jersey breed. It is very important since our world population, such as Mr. Dave Thorbahn said, is at nine million and pushing producers to double our worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food suppy in order to feed the same percentage of people that we are right now. Our job as dairy producers and our tasks in food production are growing more. How are we going to do that in 10 or 20 years down the road when there are no young farmers to fill the spaces that you all have left? It is very important for you to support the Jersey associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youth in every way possible. The scholarships that the Jersey association offers are a great way to be supportive. I will be a freshman in college this fall and I definitely will be learning the significance of those scholarships and appreciate them much more than I all ready do.
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Since I also serve another breed organization on the national level, I see what youth programs can do for the association. Not only do youth win prizes and scholarships for college and their future, but they get to travel to places that they never would have traveled and meet people they never would have met if it were not for those programs. I want to congratulate you on the success you have with such programs as Jersey Youth Academy. I applied and I was accepted so I will be able to attend this summer and I cannot wait. Please continue to support it and continue to develop other programs similar to the Academy. I encourage you to invest in the youth because they have more visions for this association than you think. Help them achieve their vision, help them to reach their goals, and continue to encourage them to participate in Jersey activities. The future of the American Jersey Cattle Association and the Jersey breed is up to the young people back home on their farms and here at this conference this week. And it all starts with your twocents, your investment, your time, your money, your effort, and your support in youth education.
National Jersey Queen to be Selected
The 2013 National Jersey Queen Con-
test will be held Friday, November 8, and Saturday, November 9, 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 2013 All American Junior Jersey Show or Western National Junior Jersey Show. To enter the contest, the official 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.
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Issuing a Challenge to the Jersey Industry
ave Thorbahn, Chief Executive Ofwith agricultural students. He also chalto deliver and increase milk in the bulk ficer and President of Select Sires lenged the owners of Jersey farms to be tank. He also suggested that as the breed Inc., made the trip to Amarillo, Texas, to more involved in the Dairy Challenge population grows, the Jersey programs address a room full of Jersey enthusiasts competitions by offering up their farms should grow as quickly and effectively. at the annual meetings of the American for the annual youth event. In addition to making a commitment to Jersey Cattle Association and National However, Thorbahn issued a further growing the breed programs, Thorbahn All-Jersey, Inc. Thorbahn not only highchallenge to Jersey breeders and Jersey challenged Jersey breeders and the board lighted the commitment Select Sires has leadership. “Ask yourselves, are your goals of directors to continue operating as an made to the Jersey breed, but commended big enough? Do they allow enough stretch inclusive organization, as opposed to that progressive actions taken by the to cause you to do more than what you’re an elitist organization. In order to stay association’s board of directors and the doing today?” congruent with that goal, he noted it forward thinking of Jersey breeders is important to continue embracing throughout the country. Thorbahn commercial producers and recognizing shared the challenges he has issued to their goals to ensure these large his own company to make a difference producers become a fabric of the in the Jersey breed and the tasks he industry. Thorbahn estimated that 35has for Jersey breeders to do the same. 50% of all Jerseys in the U.S. participate Jersey breeders have long been in some type of AJCA program, which aware of the many advantages to be represents a large portion of the had by the Jersey, from the reproduccountry’s Jersey population from all tive efficiencies to the environmental different sizes of farms. advantages, the Jersey cow can make Making a Commitment to Jersey waves among the dairy industry. Thorbahn did more than just chalThorbahn highlighted the benefits lenge the Jersey dairy farmers and that can be had from owning Jerseys, leaders of the AJCA, he also set chaladvantages that can help close the gap between the growing population and AJCA Executive Secretary Neal Smith presents Dave lenges for his own organization, Select the decreasing amount of farm opera- Thorbahn, President and CEO of Select Sires Inc., with Sires Inc. The company, which is a fedtions and land available for agriculture. a framed copy of the Jersey Milkmaid on behalf of the eration of nine farmer-owned-and-conassociation and breeders. Thorbahn spoke to members trolled cooperatives, provides fertile during the 2013 AJCA, NAJ Annual Meetings in Amarillo, Challenging the Jersey Breed semen as well as service and programs Texas. As he discussed the management to achieve its basic objective of sup Thorbahn championed the leadership advantages of Jerseys, he challenged the plying livestock breeder’s dairy genetics. of the Jersey breed for being so progresroom full of Jersey cow enthusiasts to bet Select Sires is currently undertaking sive and going against the grain of the ter tell their story to the dairy industry, an several tasks to be sure the products they industry when need be. This progression industry he is not sure is completely aware offer are in line with the needs of the has allowed the Jersey breed to grow both of all the benefits to be had. Thorbahn, who Jersey community. The A.I. company is in population numbers and genetic qualadded he was excited and “bullish” about performance testing all sexed semen to ity. As this growth continues, the value of the goals and positions in the industry Jerensure all lots offered are of a high quality. Jersey females will increase and see even sey has set, proposed the different groups Select Sires is also increasing the number more genetic progress. Thorbahn also of people he feels would benefit the most of young sires in sampling from 55 to 70, predicts as industry leaders become more from learning about the Jersey advantages, hoping to broaden the base of the cow aware of the benefits to be had by Jerseys or just those who have considered a change families from which bulls are selected. and the growing Jersey population, there of color in their herd, but just lack the Thorbahn also noted he would like to will be greater support on the national information need to make a decision. see the percentage of young sire usage level for multiple component pricing. As “I don’t think everyone in the indusincrease from its current state of 28%. this growth continues, there will be greater try knows all the facts you know,” said Thorbahn expressed excitement not only amounts of data sets available to help the Thorbahn of the management advantages for the goals that have been set by his comindustry as a whole to make strides in of Jerseys and the importance of sharing pany, but by the goals the Jersey breed has rewarding dairy herds for their production those highlights. “I think the people you set and already acquired for themselves levels. need to tell are those investing in large and the dairy industry. By building off the And while Thorbahn is excited about the dairies today.” achievements and progress of generations progress and growth yet to be had by the Additionally, it is important to spend of Jersey breeders, Thorbahn believes the Jersey industry, he reminded those prestime with college and university officials Jersey industry will continue to be an iment that production has been a key to the to make sure these leaders are properly portant and growing segment of the dairy popularity of the breed and must continue informed and sharing that information industry. august 2013
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December 2 is Deadline for Fred Stout Experience Award
Nearly $5,000 Raised for Charlene Nardone Queen Fund The permanent fund for the Charlene Nardone National Jersey Queen Fund added nearly $5,000 as friends and colleagues of Paula England donated monies in honor of her service to the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. During the AJCC Research Auction, held June 27 at the Rita Blanca Coliseum in Dalhart, Texas, a last minute addition of the Jersey Milkmaid print was brought out at the end of the sale. Bidding quickly escalated as the crowd watched and halfway through Executive Secretary Neal Smith called Paula to the stage and thanked her publicly for her service and her work with the administrative office. Deeply touched, Paula thanked the membership for their support and friendship to her. England announced her retirement effective August 1. First recruited by her neighbor Jim Cavanaugh in 1976 for a part-time job in accounting, Paula has worked with four different Executive Secretaries across 32 years (in five different decades) and directly supported the two most recent executives as Administrative Assistant since December 1, 1993. She was presented with a full-size reproduction of the print commissioned by the American Jersey Cattle Club between the years of 1912 and 1946 when the organization was located in New York City. The money raised by friends, staff and former staff members was donated to the National Queen fund named in memory of Paula’s mentor, Charlene Nardone. The fund offers travel money to the National Jersey Queen and her court for their services throughout the year.
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Persons who have a strong desire to pursue a career in managing and/or marketing Registered Jersey™ cattle are encouraged to apply for the 2014 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 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 2, 2013 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); and Meagan Bolen, Ohio and Wyatt Smith, Minn. (2013). JERSEY JOURNAL
National Jersey Leadership Named at Annual Meetings
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) hosted by the High Plains Jersey Cattle Association in Amarillo, Texas. Chris Sorenson, Pine River, Wis., was re-elected as President of the American Jersey Cattle Association during the Annual Meeting on June 29. Sorenson is a partner in Hillview Jersey Farm, a family corporation formed in 1982. The 850-acre farm is home to a 100cow Registered Jersey herd enrolled on REAP. Elected as Vice President was Ralph Frerichs, La Grange, Texas. Frerichs, who was named chair of the AJCA Development Committee, will also serve as an ex-officio director of NAJ for the coming year. Sam Bok, Defiance, Ohio, was elected to a three-year term as AJCA Director from the Fourth District, succeeding William Grammer, Sebring, Ohio. He and wife Julie own and operate Boks Jersey Farm, a 450-cow herd enrolled in AJCA’s REAP program. He is a delegate to the Board of COBA/Select Sires and represents his county for the Farm Service Agency. He served on the board for Defiance Landmark Inc. for nine years. Walter Owens, Frederic, Wis., was elected to the Board of Directors from the Seventh District. Owens is a partner in Owens Farms Inc. with his wife, Joyce, and brothers, Wilfred and Roger, and their wives. Owens has served as president of the Wisconsin Jersey Breeders Association and is currently a member of the Jersey sire committee for Select Sires Inc. He served on the Wisconsin Department of Commerce’s Dairy 20/20 Initiative and for more than 30 years on the Polk-Burnett DHI Board, 10 years as president. Thomas L. Seals, Cloverdale, Ore., was elected to a three-year term as AJCA Director from the Tenth District, succeeding Jamie Bansen, Dayton, Ore. He is a partner in Sun Valley Jersey Farm with his parents, Bearl and Joanne Seals, and brothers, Dave and Jeff. He has served on the board of the Oregon Dairy Farmers Association and been president of the Oregon Jersey Cattle Association. Seals is a past member of the AJCA Type Advisory Committee (2006-2010) and received the Young Jersey Breeder Award with his wife Jennie in 2000. C. A. Russell, Hilmar, Calif., was elected as an AJCA Director from the Twelfth august 2013
District. Russell and his wife, Kirsten, own and operate Yosemite Jersey Dairy, a 2,300-cow dairy enrolled in AJCA’s REAP program. They are also partners in Clauss Dairy Farms Dalhart (CDFD), a 3,800-cow and 1,800-calf operation, and are partners in Dalhart Jersey Ranch, a 26,000-head heifer facility in Dalhart, Texas. Russell serves on the Board of Directors for Hilmar Cheese Company. He was a member of the AJCA Type Advisory Committee from 2002-2006. National All-Jersey Inc. During the course of the Annual
Meeting of NAJ on July 28, David Endres, Lodi, Wis., was elected to serve his fifth term as president by the Board of Directors. James S. Huffard III, Crockett, Va., was re-elected Vice President as was the Chairman of the Finance Committee, Kelvin Moss, Litchfield Park, Ariz. Mike Wickstrom, Hilmar, Calif., was elected to a third term as Director from District #2. John H. Kokoski, Hadley, Mass., was re-elected to serve a third term as District #3 Director. Calvin Graber, Parker, S.D., was re-appointed by the AJCA Board of Directors as Director at-large. Page 47
Auction Raises Over $10,000 for Jersey Research Foundation The endowment of the AJCC Research Foundation increased by $10,380 from proceeds of two benefit auctions during the Annual Meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. An audience of 400-plus participated in the fun, action-packed live auction on June 27 at the Rita Blanca Coliseum in Dalhart, Texas. This was followed, for the first time, by a separate silent auction coinciding with the National Heifer Sale on June 29 at the Civic Center in Amarillo. Lynn Lee, Smyrna, Tenn., donated his services for the live auction. The top bid, $1,700, was for a pristine print of the 1955 ideal Jersey painting by Edwin Megargee, donated by Russell Gammon, Guelph, Ont., in memory of James and George Pappas and Anne E.
Perchard. Rector Jersey Farm of Hilmar, Calif., was the successful bidder. The print was from Mr. Pappas’ personal collection of Jersey memorabilia and passed on to Gammon following his passing in late 2012. A sepia-toned etching of “A Jersey Family,” considered the most successful of works in the Jersey Island series by Edwin Douglas, brought $1,000 on an anonymous bid. The etching, in an antique walnut frame, was one of three donations for the auctions from Paul Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y. David Endres, Lodi, Wis., bid $975 for the custom-framed Jersey portrait donated by Bovikalc from Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. The portrait, photographed by Curtis Johnson, was taken during a unique studio photo shoot 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
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Brownton, Minn. A hand-colored etching based on Edwin Douglas’ “Sark” in an ornate plaster frame with convex garnered a bid of $900 from Paul Chittenden. The engraver took liberties with the original painting, giving the milkmaid a different face and removing her cap in the version donated by Sheldon Sawyer, Walpole, N.H. One of the very few copies of “The Dairy Queen: A History of the Jersey Breed Worldwide” signed by its co-authors, Derrick Frigot and Hans Norgaard, sparked spirited bidding. It ended at $875, with Martin and Emily Boer, Dalhart, Texas, holding the winning bid. A Royal Doulton Jersey Milkmaid figurine donated by Duane and Roslyn Norman of Fulton, Md., found a special home after it was purchased by Marilyn Russell Malnati, Newberry, S.C., for $525. It was destined for her granddaughter, McCalister Russell, who had just been released from hospital. Purchasers of lots bringing $400 or more were Adna Fulton, Boonsboro, Md., a first printing copy of “The Jersey” by R. M. Gow; Martin Dairy LLC, Tillamook, Ore., a silver Jersey Jug and a Jersey plaque made in the green style of embossed, handpainted copper; Debra Grammer, Sebring, Ohio, a limited edition “Clementine” figurine by Roger Brown with a custom-made presentation base; Todd Stroup, Hilmar, Calif., a rarely-seen Jersey portrait by Edwin Megargee, published in the April 1936 Country Home magazine with a profile of the Jersey breed and its development donated by Paul Chittenden; Rector Jersey Farm, four Jersey Creamline milk glasses to add to the four glasses purchased at the 2011 auction in Wisconsin; and Lynda Bachelor, Angola, Ind., the second embossed copper Jersey wall plaque. Additional buyers were Joey Blankenship, Sugar Grove, Va.; Deborah Boyd, Parrottsville, Tenn.; Wanda Emerich, Mooers, N.Y.; Jamie Bansen, Dayton, Ore.; Alex Steer, Dalhart, Texas; Brad Barham, Calhoun, Tenn.; Lynn Lee, Smyrna, Tenn.; David and Aggie Norman, Liberty, Pa.; Larry Place, Perry, Mich.; Clauss Dairy Farms Dalhart; Yvonne Parmley, Brighton, Colo.; Faith and Ralph Frerichs, LaGrange, Texas; Pat Dowlen, Lewisburg, Tenn.; and Dr. Barb Petersen, Dalhart, Texas. 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 (continued to page 50)
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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; Page 50
• 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 en-
hanced product quality and branding. Next year’s benefit auction will be held in conjunction with the annual meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. in Alexandria, Va.
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Barcelos Crowned California Jersey Queen Members of the California Jersey Cattle Association (CJCA) met for their state annual meeting and awards banquet at the Sheraton Sonoma County-Petaluma on February 16, 2013. They tended to organization business, recognized juniors and heard from a number of industry speakers. Kasidi Barcelos, Hilmar, was crowned as the 2013 California Jersey Queen. She is the daughter of Jackie Barcelos and a freshman at Modesto Junior College majoring in dairy science. She is a member of the college dairy club and its young farmers club. Kasidi’s herd of Registered Jerseys numbers 11 cows and seven heifers and is housed at Firelake Jerseys in Turlock. It includes two Excellent and eight Very Good cows and has an appraisal average of 85%. She is a 10-year member of the state junior Jersey association and served the organization as secretary. She won the novice division of the California youth achievement contest in 2007 and topped the intermediate division in 2009. She received the Nanette Taylor Sherman Scholarship from the CJCA in 2011 and a scholarship from Hilmar Cheese Company in 2012. Kasidi has exhibited cattle at the California State Fair, the Western National Jersey Show and several local fairs. She showed Genesis Rasmus G1855 to Reserve Grand Champion laurels at the California State Fair Junior Show in 2009 and Reserve Intermediate Grand Champion of the Central National Junior Jersey Show the following year. Colin Russell, Hilmar, won the senior division of the youth achievement contest. The son of C.A. and Kirsten Russell is a sophomore at Cornell University majoring in animal science. He is a member of the university’s dairy club and heavyweight rowing team and belongs to Alpha Gam-
Gianina Barcelos, center, won the intermediate division of the youth achievement contest. Colin Russell, represented by his brother Lars, topped the senior division of the contest. Both receive awards from 2013 California Jersey Queen Kasidi Barcelos.
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California Jersey Cattle Association President Benny Rector presents the organization’s scholarship to Amy McBirney.
Outgoing California Jersey Queen, Kelli Carstensen, left, passes the reins to the new queen, Kasidi Barcelos.
ma Rho fraternity. He has been involved with Jersey youth projects for a dozen years. His herd of 63 milking cows and 49 heifers is managed with the herd of Registered Jerseys owned by his family, Yosemite Jerseys, in Hilmar. The herd average for 2012 stood at 18,035 lbs. milk, 920 lbs. fat and 665 lbs. protein. One member of his milking string, Free-Mar Blackstone Beeves, earned the Schirm/Fremstad Trophy for highest ranking junior at the National Jersey Jug Futurity in 2012 and was named Reserve Intermediate Champion of the California Spring Show in 2011. Colin attended the inaugural class of Jersey Youth Academy in 2009 and then again in 2011. He placed first in the audiovisual presentation division of the TalkJersey contest in 2008. He has served his local 4-H club as president, vice president, treasurer and audio visual officer. Gianina Barcelos of Hilmar was named winner of the intermediate division of the contest. The CJCA scholarship was presented to Amy McBirney, Morgan Hill. The daughter of David and Pauline McBirney is a junior in the pre-veterinary program at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo majoring in dairy science. She attended the recent Jersey Youth Academy in 2013. McCalister Russell, Hilmar, topped the state youth production contest with her entry, High Lawn Artis Ginger Ale. The Very Good-82% daughter of ISDK JAS Artist, GJPI +155, produced a record with a multiple component pricing dollar value of $4,393.24. Actual production for the 3-8 record is 24,780 lbs. milk, 1,076 lbs. fat and 862 lbs. protein (3x milking). McCalister purchased “Ginger Ale” from High Lawn Farm, Lee, Mass., in the Pot O’Gold Sale in 2008. She has four lactations—three of them in excess of 20,800 lbs. milk. Lars William Russell, Hilmar, placed second with Yosemite Jevon Echo J7014, Excellent-90%. She produced a 2-8 record with a dollar value of $4,373.44. Colin
Russell placed third with Yosemite Noah Jace J5328. Her 3-1 record has a dollar value of $4,280.05. Business Meeting Dr. Jennifer Walker, Director of Dairy Stewardship, Dean Foods, talked about consumer perspectives about animal welfare and how they impact production agriculture. Walker noted, as consumers have become more secure about food and finances over the past several decades, they have broadened their moral circle to include the environment and welfare of animals. “Today the agriculture industry operates under a ‘social license’ between farmers and society at large,” she commented. “Like all licenses, it can be taken away or made more difficult with regulations and limitations. Our ability to maintain our license to operate will be dependent on consumers knowing that we share a common ethic about how animals in agriculture are treated.” “How we define ‘good welfare’ exactly is not as important as understanding what contributes to it. It is a constant balancing act between an animal’s physical, behavioral and emotional health.” “Industry is now faced with the challenge of not only ensuring that the welfare of animals in production systems is good, we must also be able to demonstrate our success.” Neal Smith, chief executive officer of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) and National All-Jersey Inc. (NAJ), spoke about the record breaking performance for the national Jersey organizations in 2012. He also relayed details about changes in dairy cattle genetic evaluations, which have been overseen by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding since April 2013. Members discussed venue options for the AJCA-NAJ annual meetings, which will be hosted by California Jersey breeders in 2016. Potential cities include Petaluma, San Diego, San Francisco and Lake (continued to page 54)
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2012 California Jersey Queen Kelli Carstensen presents youth production awards to Colin Russell, represented by Steven Pozzi, second left, Lars Russell and McCalister Russell. McCalister topped the contest with High Lawn Artis Ginger Ale.
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Tahoe. The chairpersons for the meetings are Mike Wickstrom and C.A. Russell, both of Hilmar. Members voted to contribute $2,000 to youth activities of the AJCA in memory of the late Donald Sherman and James Papas. The CJCA also approved the contribution of $800 to the publication of The Dairy Queen, the recently released history book of the Jersey breed worldwide. The CJCA will sponsor the All California Jersey Show held in conjunction with the California State Fair in the amount of $1,000 and junior premiums at the California Spring Jersey Show in the amount of $1,500. Officers were elected to serve the organization is 2013 as follows: Benny Rector, Hilmar, president; Stan Henderson, Paso Robles, vice president; Janice Rector, Hilmar, secretary; and Nancy Miguel, Denair, treasurer. Jersey breeders serving as directors include: Dan Casale, Denair; Greg â&#x20AC;&#x153;Butchâ&#x20AC;? Dias, Visalia; Stan Henderson; Monte Hoggard, Stratford; Patrick Martin, Fresno; Jim Quist, Fresno; Benny Rector; Blake Renner, Fortuna; C.A. Russell; Adam VanExel, Lodi; Mike Wickstrom; and Scott Wickstrom, Hilmar.
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Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Mo.; 6:30 p.m. AUG. 17—West Virginia State Fair Open Show, Fairlea, W.Va.; 1:30 p.m.; Kelly Meyers Zepp, New Windsor, Md., judge. AUG. 18—KENTUCKY STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 9:00 a.m.; Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio, judge. AUG. 18—MISSOURI STATE FAIR YOUTH JERSEY SHOW, cows; Coliseum, Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Mo.; 10:30 a.m. AUG. 28—MINNESOTA STATE JERSEY SHOW AND MINNESOTA STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Minneapolis, Minn.; Mark Rueth, Oxford, Wis., judge. AUG. 29—Maryland State Fair open show, Timonium, Md.; 9:00 a.m.; Mike Berry, Albany, Ore., judge. AUG. 30—NEW YORK STATE FAIR JERSEY JUNIOR SHOW, Toyota Cattle Center, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, N.Y.; 12:30 p.m. AUG. 30—COLORADO STATE FAIR OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, heifers; Colorado State Fairgrounds, Pueblo, Colo.; 11:00 a.m. AUG. 31—COLORADO STATE FAIR JUNIOR AND OPEN SHOW, cows; Pueblo, Colo.; 9:00 a.m. AUG. 31—OREGON STATE FAIR JERSEY SHOW, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem. Ore. AUG. 31—WASHINGTON State Fair open show, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, Wash.; 10:00 a.m. SEP. 1—NEW YORK STATE FAIR JERSEY OPEN SHOW, Toyota Cattle Center, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, N.Y.; 12:00 p.m. SEP. 2—OREGON STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem, Ore.; 10:00 a.m.; Markus Hehli, Rimby, Alb., judge. SEP. 6—WESTERN NATIONAL JERSEY OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, heifers; Puyallup, Wash.; 1:00 p.m.; Robert Jarrell, Corbyville, Ont., judge. SEP. 6—GREAT WESTERN FUTURITY, Puyallup, Wash.; 7:00 p.m. SEP. 7—MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, Pa.; 9:00 a.m.; Paul Trapp, Taylor, Wis., judge. SEP. 7—WESTERN NATIONAL JERSEY OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, cows; Puyallup, Wash.; 2:00 p.m.; Robert Jarrell, Corbyville, Ont., judge. SEP. 9—KANSAS STATE FAIR OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, Hutchinson, Kan.; 9:00 a.m. SEP. 11—MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL JERSEY SHOW, calves, heifers and dry cows; Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, Pa.; 1:00 p.m.; Kelli Cull, Lomira, Wis., judge. SEP. 12—MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL JERSEY SHOW, cows; Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, Pa.; 8:00 a.m.; Kelli Cull, Lomira, Wis., judge. SEP. 13—TENNESSEE STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW, Tennessee State Fairgrounds, Nashville, Tenn.; 5:00 p.m.; Craig Padgett, Waynesburg, Ky. SEP. 14—TENNESSEE STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOW, Tennessee State Fairgrounds, Nashville, Tenn.; 5:00 p.m.; Steve Waggoner, Pendleton, S.C., judge. SEP. 17—OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR JUNIOR AND OPEN SHOW, Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, Oklahoma City, Ok.; 9:00 a.m. SEP. 18—Eastern States Exposition Open AND Junior Show, West Springfield, Mass.; 9:00 a.m.; Tom Arrowsmith, Peach Bottom, Pa., judge. OCT. 1—INTERNATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, heifers; Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.; 2:00 p.m.; Callum McKinven, Canton de Hatley, Que., judge; Stephen Borland, Ormstown, Que., consultant. OCT. 2—INTERNATIONAL JERSEY SHOW, cows; Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.; 7:30 a.m.; Callum McKinven, Canton de Hatley, Que., judge; Stephen Borland, Ormstown, Que., consultant. OCT. 8—Alabama National Junior show, Montgomery, Ala.; 1:30 p.m.
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OCT. 9—Alabama National Fair Open Show, Montgomery, Ala.; 9:00 a.m. OCT. 12—SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW, South Carolina State Fairgrounds, Columbia, S.C.; 8:00 a.m.; Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio, judge. OCT. 12—State Fair of Texas Jersey State Show, Dallas, Texas; 2:00 p.m. OCT. 13—ARKANSAS STATE FAIR OPEN AND JUNIOR SHOW, South Carolina State Fairgrounds, Columbia, S.C.; 9:00 a.m.; Dean Dohle, Half Way, Mo., judge. OCT. 13—SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOW, South Carolina State Fairgrounds, Columbia, S.C.; 8:00 a.m.; Tammy Voegli, Arlington, Wis., judge. OCT. 13—State Fair of Texas Junior Show, Dallas, Texas; 8:00 a.m. OCT. 26—NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR OPEN
SHOW, North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, N.C.; 1:00 p.m.; Kevin Williams, McConnelsville, Ohio, judge. OCT. 27—NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOW, North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, N.C.; 9:00 a.m.; Lois Skeen, Mt. Sidney, Va., judge. NOV. 9—THE ALL AMERICAN JUNIOR JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 8:00 a.m.; Eric Topp, Botkins, Ohio, judge; Craig Padgett, Waynesburg, Ky., consultant. NOV. 10—NATIONAL JERSEY JUG FUTURITY, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 1:00 p.m.; Chuck Luchsinger, Syracuse, N.Y., judge; Kelli Cull, Lomira, Wis., consultant. NOV. 11—THE ALL AMERICAN JERSEY SHOW, Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.; 7:30 a.m.; Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio, judge; Mike Berry, Albany, Ore., consultant.
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When most people think of hashtags (#), they generally think of numeric values and functions associated with such. However, in recent years, hashtags have become an important tool in the social media realm. Until recently, hashtags had been a search tool that were exclusive to Twitter, Flickr and Google+ users. As more and more users began to integrate their Twitter, Instagram and Facebook feeds to update simult a n e o u s ly, Fa c e b o o k decided the social media giant would also incorporate the function into its status updates and the Fa c e b o o k owned photo sharing site, Instagram. So what is a hashtag and what are some best practices to using the function on your social media accounts? In this month’s Social Media Minute we will cover tips and suggestions for making sure your conversations are searchable and being found by those searching for similar subjects. What is a Hashtag? Do you want your messages to be seen by those curious about a certain subject? Social media users can place a hashtag (#) symbol before a relevant keyword of phrase, with no spaces or punctuation, in their message to help categorize their messages, making it easy for other users to easily search a
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outside of their “follower list,” regardless of the content and use of hashtags. Using Hashtags A post to a social medium account that enables hashtag searches can be very useful to users wishing to participate in real time conversations online, or “trending topics” on Twitter. A hashtag can be placed before any number of words at any point of a message. Single words can also be given a hashtag, like #Jersey, #Dairy or #Sustainable. Multi-word groupings are also often used for hashtags, like #JerseyDairyFarm, #JerseyYouthAcademy or #WorldDairyExpo. It can often help to do some research into popular hashtags being used if conversations or messages are meant to be searchable. There are many websites, like hashtags.org, which allows users to discover the popularity of certain hashtags and do live searches for pertinent topics. There are several groups that host weekly conversations, or real-time chats, through social media and the use of hashtags. The Twitter account @AgChat hosts weekly conversations that anyone with a Twitter account can view or take part with. By using the hashtags #AgChat, #FoodChat, #BullChat or #GardenChat, for example, a user can keep up with all people participating without having to follow each and every person taking part in the conversation.
Jersey Relevant Hashtags Here is a brief list of relevant Hashtags can be a valuable social media tool for those looking to take part in real-time conversations online. Pic- topics and hashtags used by the diftured above is a live feed of all conversations that have been ferent social media accounts of the designated with the hastag “#FarmBill” to help follow con- American Jersey Cattle Association. versations surrounding the issues. Pictured to the left is a Social media users are encouraged list of a list of “trending topics,” which are the issues being discussed the most among social media users, specifically, to use Jersey relevant hashtags when posting about related topics or events those on Twitter. so that the Jersey web presence is even more prevelant.
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similar topic. Upon viewing a hashtag, for example, #Jersey, it is a clickable item that will show all other messages categorized with the same hashtag, thus showing conversations people are having about the same subject. As long as an account is set to public, the use of a hashtag is searchable to all. Accounts set to private will not show up in general public search results to people
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#TheAllAmericanJerseyShow #JerseyPotOGold #TheAllAmericanSale #NationalHeiferSale #AJCAAnnualMeetings #NationalAllJersey #AJCA #USJersey #JerseyJournal For a complete list of continuously updated hashtags and when they are used most frequently, please visit the Jersey Journal website at jerseyjournal.usjersey. com/community/Hashtags, and make your conversation part of Jerseys web presence. JERSEY JOURNAL
ORGANIZATION NEWS
Summary of June AJCA, NAJ Board Meetings
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he summer meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. Boards of Directors were held June 24-26, 2013, at the Ambassador Hotel, Amarillo, Texas. Actions are summarized below. AJCA-NAJ-AJSC Finances Unaudited financial reports through May 31, 2013 were reviewed, showing: • AJCA revenues of $1,550,452 and expenditures of $1,462,810, for net income from operations before the All American Show & Sale of $87,642; • NAJ revenues of $342,328 and expenditures of $268,406, for net income from operations of $73,922; and • All-Jersey Sales Corporation (Jersey Marketing Service) revenues of $123,923 and expenditures of $179,442, for net loss from operations of $55,519. Market value of investments at May 31, 2013, was $4,577,741. Policy for consignment sales managed by Jersey Marketing Service was reviewed. Effective immediately, for any consignment sale managed by Jersey Marketing Service, if budgeted goals will not be met based on volume and quality of consignments as determined by sale management and staff, the sale will be cancelled. Identification Recent and potential changes to APHIS animal identification regulations and their potential impact on JerseyTags were reviewed. Staff recommendations will be presented at the November meeting. A progress report on Information Technology department activities to update and develop programs for customer and staff use, upgrade hardware and restructure the AJCA database was reviewed. Breed Improvement P-Levels for bulls will be determined by comparing all Registered Jersey bulls born in the same year. This is the same approach as used in developing P-Levels for heifers. In 2013, 48% of animals recorded by the association were sired by NAAB code G bulls (genomic evaluated young sires). The following recommendation was adopted: “To promote breed progress, the AJCA Board recommends that Jersey owners Page 58
make a minimum of 80% of all matings to a group of genotyped young bulls enrolled in progeny test programs.” Digital Media Policy The following policy was adopted: “The purpose of digital media related to the online services of Jersey Journal is to first and foremost promote the Registered Jersey herds of owners and aid in marketing their diversified herds and/or agricultural venues. “Policy of the aforementioned is to reflect the positions and programs of the Jersey breed as established by the Board of Directors. “Breed advertisements and websites through the internet require breeder ads promote Registered JerseysTM and those eligible for ID services provided by the AJCA. Through digital media sites of Jersey Journal, cattle of other breeds owned by the advertiser may be promoted and photos may be used on the websites in order to fully help market those herds and cattle. “Advertising involving politics and ads criticizing Jerseys and/or Jersey programs will be declined for all venues. Advertising offering semen for sale must completely identify the seller. “All information used in advertising breeds other than those available to be identified through the AJCA will be subject to verification by staff. CDCB genetic evaluations will be used for all sires. All other breed information will be verified by the appropriate breed organization for accuracy. Pedigrees for other breeds will need to be provided by the owner of the animal.” Youth Programs Eligibility for the National Jersey Queen Contest was expanded, effective immediately to include (1) the Queen, Princess or member of the state association court for the current year in applicant’s state of residence; (2) regional Jersey queen for the current year; (3) former state or regional Jersey queen; (4) current or past alternates in the National Jersey Queen Court; or (5) exhibitors in the All American Junior Jersey Show or Western National Junior Jersey Show. Previous National Jersey Queens are not eligible. Eligibility requirements for age and AJCA membership must also be met.
Proceeds from sales of The Dairy Queen: A History of the Jersey Breed Worldwide, published by the World Jersey Cattle Bureau, will be allocated to the WJCB Jersey Educational Travel Award fund, the Charlene Nardone National Jersey Queen Fund, and to defray costs associated with hosting the WJCB International Conference in the U.S. in conjunction with the association’s 150th anniversary celebration in 2018. Appointments Robert Yonkers, Ph.D., Washington, D.A., representing the dairy processing and manufacturing sector, and Jersey milk producer James Ahlem, Hilmar, Calif., were appointed to five-year terms on the AJCA Research Advisory Committee.
National All-Jersey Inc. Market development initiatives, including Federal Order information requests, and the status of the Farm Bill were discussed at length. It was reported that the Senate version of the Farm Bill (passed June 10) includes a provision requiring USDA-Agricultural Marketing Service Dairy Programs to hold a pre-hearing on alternative methods to product price formulas to establish regulated prices. If the House of Representatives adopts the same provision, Dairy Programs will solicit proposals to be considered. Options for NAJ to submit proposals were presented. A committee was appointed to work with staff and a yet-to-be-named marketing/public relations agency in developing an outreach campaign communicating findings and implications of the Capper & Cady sustainability research (Journal of Dairy Science, 95(1): 165-176, 2012). Members are Ralph Frerichs, Marion Barlass, John Kokoski and Mike Wickstrom. Jersey Marketing Service reported 927 live head and five embryos sold at public auction through May, for an average price of $1,398. The spring sale schedule did not include a large volume sale (300 head or more) as it did in 2011 and 2012. Private treaty transactions of 626 head averaged $1,376.80, and involved buyers in 14 different states. Export transactions of 247 live animals and 106 embryos to buyers in Panama, Mexico and Holland were reported. (continued to page 60)
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AJCA-NAJ Board Meetings (continued from page 58)
Next Meetings The AJCA Board of Directors will meet November 7 and 8, 2013, at the Hilton Garden Inn-Airport, Louisville, Ky. The NAJ Board will meet November 8 at the same location. The 146th Annual Meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association and the 56th Annual Meeting of National All-Jersey Inc. will be held June 25 through 28, 2014, at the Holiday Inn & Suites in the historic district of Alexandria, Va.
Call Issued for Jersey Research Proposals
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The AJCC Research Foundation has issued a request for research proposals to be funded in 2014 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, 2013. The AJCA Research Advisory Committee will evaluate the proposals, then forward its funding recommendations in March 2014 to the AJCA Board of Directors. JERSEY JOURNAL
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Heartland Premier Production IV Sale Averages $1,850
Just one month after celebrating their 25th anniversary of milking Registered Jerseys, Jerry and Sue Spielman hosted the fourth Heartland Production Sale at their dairy in Seneca, Kan. The sale offered something for everyone with the 409 Registered Jerseys sold. The Spielmans, in an effort to downsize their herd, offered milk cows of all ages, bred heifers and even the #5 GJPI heifer of the breed (May 2013). Sale Analysis
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Heartland Irwin Myra became the high selling genotyped individual at public sale when she was purchased for $36,400 by International Genetics. Pictured with “Myra” are sale staff Bob Morton, Lynn Lee and Herby Lutz and sellers, Sue and Jerry Spielman.
For the fourth time, Sue and Jerry Spielman opened their herd for a large volume sale. The sale of 409 Registered Jerseys averaged more than $1,800 in mid-May. The couple recently celebrated 25 years of milking Registered Jerseys.
Avg. Price Total Value
283 Cows, two years and over 81 Bred heifers 36 1st Trimester 22 2nd Trimester 23 3rd Trimester 42 Heifer calves 3 Bull calves
$1,658.57 $469,375 1,632.72 132,250 1,859.72 66,950 1,193.18 26,250 1,697.83 39,050 3,573.21 150,075 1,663.33 4,900
409 Lots Median price
$1,849.88 $756,600 $1,500.00
Sale Management: Tradition Auction Services Auctioneer: Lynn Lee
Genomics paced this high-profile sale, with 11 individuals selling for more than $6,000. The top 21 high selling lots were all genotyped. At the end of the day, 32 buyers from 14 states had made purchases. The partial herd dispersal averaged an impressive $1,849.88 on 409 lots. The 42 heifer calves that sold, led the way with an average of $3,573.21. The group was paced with the high selling individual of the sale— Heartland Irwin Myra-ET. The November 2012 heifer calf made history as she became the highest selling genotyped heifer at public auction selling for $36,400 and beating the previous record of $33,000. When the bidding reached $30,000 there were still four different breeders bidding on the fancy high-pedigreed heifer. In the end, it was a phone bidding war between River Valley Farm, Tremont, Ill., carried by AJCANAJ Area Representative Brad Barham, and International Genetics, Bill Young, Collingwood, Ont., carried by pedigree man, Herby Lutz. In the end, it was International Genetics placing the final bid. “Myra” ranked fifth in the nation for GJPI at the time of the sale. Today, she carries a GPTA of +1,456M, +88F, +59P, +$711CM, +$637NM, +$579FM and a GJPI of +263. “Myra” ranks eighth in the breed for genotyped females ranked by GJPI. She has tested free of JH1 and is sired by All Lynns Valentino Irwin-ET, GJPI +223. She sold with A.I. contracts to august 2013
Select Sires, Inc., Semex, and Jerseyland Sires. Her dam, Norse Star Renegade Marley, was purchased by Heartland Jerseys in the 2011 All American Jersey Sale and was the second high seller of the sale. She is on her first lactation and has a projected m.e. of 22,833–1,282–903 at 2-0. She is appraised Very Good-83% and sired by BW Renegade-ET, GJPI +186. “Marley” ranks among the top 200 females in the nation for GJPI (July 2013). The grandam is a Very Good-88% daughter of Senn-Sational Paramount Ace, GJPI +74. She has a best record of 2-10 365 3x 32,904 4.5% 1,480 3.8% 1,244 DHIR. She ranks among the top 1.5% genotyped cows in the breed and is backed by a Very Good-86% daughter of ISDK Q Impuls, GJPI +169. The next dam is appraised Excellent-91%. It was a choice of twin sisters selling for the second high price of $19,100. River Valley Farm beat out Sexing Technologies, San Antonio, Texas, with the winning bid. The Sauder Family chose Heartland Zuma Berklee-Twin with a GJPI of +224 and a cheese merit value of +$703. “Berklee” sold due in November to Buttercrest Galvanize, GJPI +241. She
The 283 cows selling in the Heartland Premier Production IV Sale, averaged $1,658.57. More than half of the animals offered had been genomically tested with the top 21 sellers all genotyped. The Spielmans are still milking nearly 200 Registered Jerseys after the sale.
ranks among the Top 500 genotyped heifers in the nation and sold with A.I. contracts to Select Sires Inc., Semex, and Jerseyland Sires. She is sired by ISDK DJ Zuma, GJPI +215, and out of Heartland Abe Blythe, Very Good-85%. “Blythe” has three completed lactations, all with more than 22,000 lbs. milk, 900 lbs. fat and 700 lbs. protein. She ranks among the top 1.5% of the breed for genotyped cows at +177 GJPI. The next dam is an Excellent daughter of Golden Boy of Ferreira, GJPI +19, and a best record exceeding 29,000 lbs. milk, 1,400 lbs. fat and 1,000 lbs. protein. The sixth dam is Sunny Day Yankee Becky, Excellent-91% and the first Jersey to make four consecutive records of more than 30,000 lbs. milk. At the second Heartland Premier Production Sale a young cow by the name of Heartland Artist Salina captured the attention of bidders across the U.S. and found her way to Tremont, Ill., and River Valley Farm. She has been a tremendous brood cow for the family, placing 11 sons in A.I. and numerous grandsons slated for A.I. companies. In the fourth Premier Production Sale, her granddaughter sold for the third high price of $18,900 and it was River Valley Farm taking home the September 2012 calf. Heartland Topeka Selena-ET is sired by popular G-Code sire, Heartland Merchant Topeka-ET, GJPI +201. She carries a GPTA of +1,539M, +70F, +47P and GJPI +222. The P9 heifer is contracted to Select Sires, Semex and Jerseyland Sires. Her dam is a Very Good-87% daughter of BW Carrier-ET, GJPI +48. At 1-9 she has a completed record of 21,620 lbs. milk, 1,003 lbs. fat and 761 lbs. protein. “Salina,” the grandam, is appraised Excellent-91% and has a 2-11 record of 20,810 lbs. milk, 906 lbs. fat and 729 lbs. protein. She is sired by ISDK JAS Artist, GJPI +155, and out of a Very Good-88% dam with more than 21,000 lbs. milk actual. (continued to page 64)
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Heartland Production Sale (continued from page 63)
The next dam is Excellent-92% and has produced in excess of 28,000 lbs. milk, 1,100 lbs. fat and 900 lbs. protein at 8-6. Sexing Technologies purchased the fourth high seller, Heartland Topeka TonyaET for $12,900. The eight-month old calf was bred by the Spielman’s grandson, Zachary Phillips. Her dam was purchased in the 2011 Pot O’Gold Production Sale. “Tonya” ranked 81st in the nation at the time of the sale and has a July GPTA of +1,653M, +67F, +48P, +$588CM and GJPI +222. She sold with contracts to three A.I. companies and is sired by “Topeka.” Her dam, Tenn Louie 260 HEH Maid, is appraised Very Good-84% and is sired by Tollenaars Impuls Louie 260-ET, GJPI +172. She has a completed 1-10 record of Page 64
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Joe and Melinda VanderFeltz RR 1, Box 1255, Lawton, PA 18828 570/934-2406 • Fax 570/934-0124 E-mail vanfel2@epix.net
21,450 lbs. milk, 886 lbs. fat and 699 lbs. protein. The next dam is also Very Good with over 21,000 lbs. milk. The great-grandam is Very Good-87% and has a best record of 20,350 lbs. milk, 1,336 lbs. fat and 683 lbs. protein. With a choice of four full sisters from the “Texas” cow family, River Valley Farm once again won the bidding war to select Heartland Irwin Teresa-ET for $12,750. “Teresa,” a P9 daughter of “Irwin,” sold with A.I. interest from Accelerated Genetics and contracts from Select Sires, Jerseyland and Semex. She has a July GPTA of +1,086M, +34F, +38P, +4.8PL and GJPI +198. She has five brothers in A.I., including G-code standout “Topeka.” Their dam is one of the newest Excellent-95% cows in the breed, Heartland Nathan Texas-ET. “Texas” has four records exceeding 20,000 lbs. milk with a best
record of 3-11 305 3x 26,340 4.3% 1,130 3.8% 991 92DCR. Sired by Wetumpka Lemvig Nathan-ET, GJPI +89. The next dam is Heartland Mor Tulsa, Excellent-90%, with a top record of more than 20,000 lbs. milk and 1,100 lbs. fat. She is followed by Heartland Mannix Tyme, Excellent-92% and 24,820 lbs. milk, 1,112 lbs. fat and 896 lbs. protein at 7-5. Volume buyer of the day was Boerderie Pe Veldhoek of Allison, Iowa. He purchased 65 head for $102,425. Carlyle Dairy, Wayne, Ohio, took home 45 head for $85,200. Jim Engel of Wakker Dairy, Kewaunee, Wis., selected 51 head for $79,425. Sales $2,100 and Over International Genetics/Bill Young, Collingwood, Ont. Heartland Irwin Myra-ET, heifer calf 6 mos................ $36,400 River Valley Farm, Tremont, Ill. Heartland Zuma Berklee-Twin, bred heifer 15 mos..... 19,100 Heartland Topeka Selena-ET, heifer calf 8 mos........... 18,900 (continued to page 66)
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Margandale Jersey Farm The Lemmermens - Galloway, Ohio
Jerry: 614/561-5643 jerrylemmermen@aol.com John: 614/403-6151 jvlemmermen@gmail.com Website: http://jerseydirectory.com/oakhavenJerseys
Dale W., Robert D., and Dennis Kauffman Jenny Shumaker 330/567-2816 6967 State Route 754 Shreve, OH 44676 We are a BST free herd!
Cantendo Acres
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Tom and Brenda Cooperrider and Family • 740/404-8821 11763 Tagg Road, Croton, OH 43013 E-mail: tomcooperrider@gmail.com
Farm located just 40 minutes northeast of Columbus. Visitors always welcome.
Alan and Sharon Kozak Courtney and Brandon 10061 TR 301, Millersburg, OH 44654 Phone: 330/231-7474 Email: grass4jerseys@yahoo.com
Lindsay’s
Pine Hill Jersey Farm Scott Lindsay • phjfarm@dslextreme.com Farm office: 330/457-0304 • Cell: 330/853-4305 47467 St. Rt. 46, New Waterford, Ohio 44445
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Heartland Production Sale (continued from page 64) Heartland Irwin Teresa-ET, heifer calf 4 mos............... 12,750 Sexing Technologies, San Antonio, Texas Heartland Topeka Tonya-ET, heifer calf 8 mos............. 12,900 Heartland Dignitary Abigail-ET, heifer calf 10 mos........ 9,900 Heartland Dominican Parker, heifer calf 6 mos............. 4,400 D&D Jerseys, Newton, Wis. Golden Plain Impuls Lobby of HLJ, cow 3 yrs............... 9,100 Multi-Rose Jerseys Inc., Rock Rapids, Iowa Heartland Irwin Tessa-ET, heifer calf 4 mos................... 8,400 Heartland Impress Tulip-ET, heifer calf, 11 mos............. 4,600 Nancy Hjetland-Kunkel, Butler, Mo. Heartland Topeka Madalyn-ET, heifer calf 7 mos.......... 8,100 Steve Rowley, Foxworth, Miss. Heartland Eclipes Ozone, cow 2 yrs.............................. 7,200 Heartland Valentino Brook, cow 2 yrs............................ 6,000 Heartland Impress Allison-ET, bred heifer 13 mos........ 4,100 Heartland Valentino Dynasty, cow 2 yrs......................... 2,150 Daniel Duhalde, Windsor, Colo. Heartland Jimmie Tennessee, cow 4 yrs....................... 4,600 Tony Meier, Palmer, Kan. Heartland Kwartz Bethany 2383, cow 2 yrs................... 3,700 Heartland Topeka Joann-ET, heifer calf 6 mos.............. 3,200 Heartland Blade Luster, bred heifer 18 mos.................. 2,750 Heartland Louie Cam, cow 2 yrs.................................... 2,700 Heartland Impuls Trinity, cow 2 yrs................................. 2,550 Heartland Plus Deanna, cow 2 yrs................................ 2,500 Heartland Jarod Athens, cow 2 yrs................................ 2,500 Heartland Zuma Corazon, cow 2 yrs............................. 2,350 Heartland Sixtynine Juno, cow 2 yrs.............................. 2,300 Heartland Legal Brazil, cow 2 yrs.................................. 2,250 Heartland Lyndon Madison, cow 2 yrs........................... 2,200 Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family, Hawkeye, Iowa Heartland Hendrix Trina, heifer calf 7 mos..................... 3,500 Desert Park Jerseys, Jefferson, Ore.
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Heartland TBone Rueger, cow 4 yrs.............................. 2,900 Poelma Dairy LLC, Allison, Iowa Heartland TBone Desire, cow 3 yrs............................... 2,700 Heartland Blaise Leta-ET, cow 3 yrs.............................. 2,250 Heartland Headline Mahala, cow 3 yrs.......................... 2,150 Heartland Louie Liddia-ET, cow 2 yrs............................ 2,150 Heartland Academy Adobe, cow 2 yrs........................... 2,150 Carlyle Farms LLC, Wayne, Ohio Heartland Stone Cherokee, cow 2 yrs........................... 2,550 Heartland Legal Lexus, cow 2 yrs.................................. 2,300 Heartland Zuma Finn, cow 2 yrs.................................... 2,200 Heartland Vibrant Daylily-Twin, cow 2 yrs...................... 2,200 Heartland Lotto Ann, cow 2 yrs. .................................... 2,150 Heartland Eclipse Panama, cow 2 yrs........................... 2,100 Anthony Enneking, Centralia, Kan.
Heartland Virgil Dorrie, cow 2 yrs................................... 2,500 GR Heartland Gannon Abby, cow 3 yrs......................... 2,400 Heartland Premier Alice-ET, bred heifer 12 mos........... 2,250 Heartland Riley Cupid-Twin, cow 3 yrs.......................... 2,100 Heartland Plus Pringle, bred heifer 18 mos................... 2,100 Meadow View Cattle Inc., Olar, S.C. Heartland Fastrack Tucker-ET, heifer calf 7 mos............ 2,400 Wakker Dairy, Kewaunee, Wis. Heartland Alexander Lexie, cow 3 yrs............................ 2,350 Perry Beachy, Hutchinson, Kan. Heartland Alexander Bentlee-ET, cow 3 yrs.................. 2,350 Heartland Maximum Blurry, cow 3 yrs........................... 2,300 Heartland Legal Candle, cow 2 yrs. .............................. 2,150 BDC Dairy, Brighton, Colo. Heartland Zuma Cabernet, cow 2 yrs............................ 2,350
The Jersey Cow She is a thing of beauty and a source of wealth, She is a sure guarantee of riches and health To the one who lives by the sweat of his brow God’s greatest gift is the Jersey cow. ~ Rose Wilder book series Sent to the Jersey Journal by William Rankin. It was sent to his brother John by his granddaughter several years ago as she was reading the Rose Wilder book series. JERSEY JOURNAL
Baumgartner Named Jersey Genetics and Marketing Specialist for Select Sires
Select Sires Inc. has added Tim Baumgartner to the Jersey sire team as Jersey genetics and marketing specialist. Baumgartner will be responsible for seeking top Jersey young sires for the Program for Genetic Advancement™ (PGA™), assist sales representatives with Jersey educational needs and provide genetic support to the Jersey breed’s growth. He will be based from his home in Oakdale, Calf., and will serve California, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin, as well as all Canadian provinces west of Ontario. “Select Sires has always been the leader in the A.I. industry. Their commitment to customer satisfaction is second to none and evident throughout all levels of the Select Sires team,” said Baumgartner. “It is an exciting time to be involved with the Jersey breed, with its growth and expansion worldwide. I look forward to making a positive contribution to the federation and being a part of Jersey breed progress.” Baumgartner is a Wisconsin native and a graduate of the University of WisconsinMadison. After college he was an official classifier for the Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Milking Shorthorn and Red and White national breed organizations and gained experience as a mating program coordinator and customer service representative in the A.I. industry. He also owned and operated Model Holsteins in Waukesha, Wis. Since 2001, Baumgartner has worked as an aAa analyzer throughout the United States and Canada. He has also worked closely with Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch in Pixley, Calif., to develop and market their elite genetics. Besides authoring several freelance articles for breed publications, he published Legends of the Tanbark Trail in 2007. He is a past president of the Red and White Dairy Cattle Association and received their distinguished service award in 2006. “We look forward to what the combination of Herby Lutz and Tim Baumgartner can do in growing our Jersey program to even higher ranks among the rapid expansion of the breed today,” said Jeff Ziegler, genomic program manager at Select Sires.
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Henry and Jenn McReynolds 845 McReynolds Road, Danville, VT 05828 Email luckyhilljerseys@yahoo.com Phone 802/748-0085 or 802/748-9213
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Box 425, 44 Jerusalem Rd. Tyringham, MA 01264
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57 Comins Road, Hadley, MA 01035 Home 413/549-6486 Email jkokoski@maplelinefarm.com Zach Woodis. herd manager Website www.maplelinefarm.com
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The McKeen Family • Home of SMJ Jerseys 414 Hussey Rd., Albion, ME 04910 Barn: 207/437-5181 • Home 207/437-2554 E-mail: mckeen.jean@gmail.com A REAP herd and member of New England Jersey Sires, Inc.
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Bred Heifers High Sellers at New York Spring Sale
Springing heifers sired by breed-leading bulls and backed by multiple generations of Excellent and Very Good dams were in demand at this year’s New York Spring Sale. Third trimester bred heifers commanded nine of the 10 high prices paid at the sale on May 4, 2013. As a group, the 34 third trimester bred heifers sold for an average of $1,365.44 and led the sale to an overall average of $987.11 on 95 lots. Twentyfive buyers from a half dozen states made purchases at the sale, which had a change of venue this year and was held at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich, N.Y. Number
Sale Analysis
Avg. Price Total Value
15 Cows, two years and over 44 Bred heifers 2 1st Trimester 8 2nd Trimester 34 3rd Trimester 9 Open yearlings 27 Heifer calves 95 Lots Median price
$1,046.67 1,325.57 975.00 1,243.75 1,365.44 722.22 490.74
$15,700 58,325 1,950 9,950 46,425 6,500 13,250
$987.11 $975.00
$93,775
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee
Scotch View Farms of Stamford, N.Y., purchased the high seller, Valentino Gail of Scotch View, a heifer backed by their own breeding, for $1,825. The P9 daughter of the breed’s former #1 G-code bull, All Lynns Louie Valentino-ET, GJPI +186, sold due to Avonlea CF GT Balls of Fire-ET, GJPI +41, two weeks from sale date. “Gail” was consigned by Ralph Taylor Jr., Walton, N.Y., who had purchased her dam, Scotch View Jevon Canary, from Scotch View Farms in 2009. “Canary” is a Very Good-87% daughter of Forest Glen Meccas Jevon-ET, GJPI +110, with an m.e. average of 16,539–788–603 on two lactations. She has a maternal sister that ranks among the top 1.5% for GJPI with an index of +161. Their dam is a Very Good-80% daughter of Maack Dairy Impuls Sensational-ET, GJPI +106, with a two lactation m.e. average of 18,506–895–727. “Gail’s” third dam, Scotch View Jace Reta, Excellent-91%, has an m.e. average of 18,433–797–667 on six records. Her fourth dam has three lactations over 18,400 lbs. milk, 710 lbs. fat and 670 lbs. protein. Her fifth dam, Scotch View Lester Nancy, Excellent-90%, has 10 lactations and a best record of 4-1 295 19,450 4.1% 794 3.4% 652 DHIR. Her Excellent-90% sixth dam has nine lactations and made her best record of 22,140 lbs. milk, 974 lbs. fat and 714 lbs. protein at 10-0. Her seventh dam august 2013
is appraised Excellent-92% and had 11 lactations, two of them in excess of 20,000 lbs. milk. Ohio Jersey breeder Larry L. Duvall of Chillocothe purchased the second high seller, a daughter of Maack Dairy EclipesP-ET, GJPI +95, carrying an embryo out of the “Veronica” cow family. Duvall placed the final bid of $1,650 to purchase Kevetta Rah Eclipes Nellie-P and the pregnancy sired by BW Rebellion, GJPI +173, due two weeks after the sale. “Nellie’s” dam is a Very Good-81% daughter of Gabys Hallmark Showtime, GJPI +55, with an m.e. of 16,714–713–696 on her first lactation. Her Excellent-90% grandam has six lactations and a best record of 5-11 305 21,510 4.6% 997 3.7% 789 98DCR. Her third dam is appraised Very Good-86% and made 23,460 lbs. milk, 803 lbs. fat and 702 lbs. protein at 4-1. The next dam is Very Good-83%. The heifer calf she carries is out of Oakfield TBone Vanessa-ET. The Very Good88% daughter of Richies Jace TBone A364, GJPI +128, has an m.e. of 19,046–957–734 on her first lactation. “Vanessa’s” dam is a Very Good-88% daughter of Hollylane R Response-ET, JPI -45. Her grandam is Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J, Excellent-97%. “Veronica” was tapped Reserve National Grand Champion in 2002 and National Grand Champion two years later. She has also been Reserve Supreme Champion and Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo and Supreme Champion of the Pennsylvania All-American Dairy Show twice. “Veronica” was named the inaugural Jersey Cow of the Year by Jersey Canada in 2011. She has four lactations—three of them over 24,400 lbs. milk, 1,270 lbs. fat and 950 lbs. protein. “Veronica” has 17 sons in A.I. sampling programs to date and 28 Excellent daughters, including Arethusa Response VividET, Excellent-93%, the reigning Grand Champion of the International Jersey Show and the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The consignment was made by Kevin and Annetta Herrington, Dansville, N.Y. Bill Slavens, Beaver, Ore., purchased the third high seller, Dutch Hollow Legal Destiny, for $1,625. The P9 third trimester bred heifer is sired by Tollenaars Impuls Legal 233-ET, GJPI +200, and due to DP Valentino Samson, GJPI +209, in early July. “Destiny” is backed by six Very Good or Excellent dams with high production and several sons in A.I. Her dam is a Very Good-81% daughter of PR Oomsdale Iatola Gratitude Guines-ET, GJPI +130, with an m.e. of 19,812–1,072–739 on her first lactation. Her grandam, Dutch Hollow Para Delilah-ET, Very Good-87%, has six lactations—four of them in excess
of 20,000 lbs. milk—and a best record of 4-2 305 3x 23,220 5.3% 1,227 3.7% 855 100DCR. Her third dam is Dutch Hollow Twister Delilah, Excellent-93%, with seven lactations and a best record of 20,540 lbs. milk, 1,095 lbs. fat and 876 lbs. protein at 3-10. Her Excellent-91% fifth dam made 20,030 lbs. milk, 837 lbs. fat and 704 lbs. protein at 9-0. “Destiny” was consigned by Karin Chittenden Couch, Schodack Landing, N.Y. The volume buyer was Creek Bottom Farm, Middleburg, Pa., who purchased 17 head for $19,500. Scott Lackey, Columbia Crossroads, Pa., selected eight lots for $11,325. Sales $1,350 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Scotch View Farms, Stamford, N.Y. Valentino Gail of Scotch View, bred heifer 22 mos...... $1,825 (Ralph Taylor Jr., Walton, N.Y.) Larry L. Duvall, Chillicothe, Ohio Kevetta Rah Eclipes Nellie-P, bred heifer 21 mos.......... 1,650 (Kevin and Annetta Herrington, Dansville, N.Y.) Heaven Scent K Love Lullaby, bred heifer 22 mos........ 1,525 (Jerald M. Stewart, Bath, N.Y.) SSF Jamal Chyna, bred heifer 22 mos.......................... 1,475 (Susan Luchsinger, Syracuse, N.Y.) Bill Slavens, Beaver, Ore. Dutch Hollow Legal Destiny, bred heifer 20 mos........... 1,625 (Karin C. Couch, Schodack Landing, N.Y.) Scott Lackey, Columbia Crossroads, Pa. Longview Big Boy Carrie, bred heifer 2 yrs.................... 1,525 (Ralph Taylor Jr.) Scotch View Scholar Gloria, bred heifer 23 mos........... 1,525 (Ralph Taylor Jr.) Lily Patch Eclipse Ginger, bred heifer 22 mos............... 1,525 (Henry Aldrich, Stamford, N.Y.) Lawtons TBone Coriander-Twin, bred heifer 22 mos..... 1,475 (Merle Lawton, Newark Valley, N.Y.) Galewick Governor Lobelia, bred heifer 22 mos............ 1,375 (David K. Harwick, Kempton, Pa.) Galewick Bowtie Jenna, bred heifer 2 yrs...................... 1,350 (Keith D. and Elizabeth G. Harwick, Kempton, Pa.) Michael A. Janik, Salem, Ohio Scotch View Action Fundae, bred heifer 2 yrs............... 1,500 (Scotch View Farms, Stamford, N.Y.) CA Theo Headline Blueberry, cow 2 yrs........................ 1,450 (Becky S. Theobald, Waymart, Pa.) CA Theo Vermeer Vegas, cow 2 yrs............................... 1,400 (Riverside-F Farms, Waymart, Pa.) Lyman Rudgers, Attica, N.Y. Galewick Kanoo Ira, bred heifer 2 yrs............................ 1,500 (Katherine E. Harwick, Kempton, Pa.) Creek Bottom Farm, Middleburg, Pa. PR Lydick Bros On Time Dolly, open yearling 22 mos.. 1,450 (Crossland Farms LLC, Mount Savage, Md.) Lawtons Champ Blast, bred heifer 2 yrs........................ 1,425 (Timothy and Ryan Lawton, Newark Valley, N.Y.) Dominos Dominate Moore, bred heifer 2 yrs................. 1,425 (Kara and Emily Evans, Norwich, N.Y.) Galewick Valentino Cupid, bred heifer 2 yrs................... 1,425 (Keith D. and Elizabeth G. Harwick) Galewick Action Canna, bred heifer 2 yrs...................... 1,425 (David K. Harwick, Kempton, Pa.) Galewick Valentino Carmen, bred heifer 2 yrs............... 1,400 (Katherine E. Harwick) Glen Meadows Farm, Fultonville, N.Y. DJF Headline Esther, bred heifer 21 mos...................... 1,450 (Shannon M. Mason, Jefferson, N.Y.) Lawtons Academy Scooter, bred heifer 22 mos............ 1,450 (Merle Lawton, Newark Valley, N.Y.) Scotch View Allstar Givia, bred heifer 2 yrs................... 1,400 (Scotch View Farms) Oomsdale Gladys A Ginger, bred heifer 2 yrs............... 1,400 (Michael A. Ooms, Valatie, N.Y.) Dutch Hollow Virgil Harlow, bred heifer 22 mos............. 1,375 (Brian K. Chittenden, Schodack Landing, N.Y.) Sistrunk Farms, Bastrop, La. Heaven Scent Governor Dewey, cow 2 yrs.................... 1,400 (Jerald M. Stewart)
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Well-Known Cow Families Lead Two Iowa Sales
Fancy type and banner-winning pedigrees have been the hallmark of Registered Jerseys sold through the Field of Dreams series. It was no different this year for the 39 lots that were struck off for an average of $2,683.97 at the Field of Dreams Finale on May 25. The bottom sides of the pedigrees were packed with champions and blueribbon winners at prestigious shows such as The All American Jersey Show, the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF) and the International Jersey Show and several highvisibility state fairs. The event at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in West Union, Iowa, also included the 30 Something Celebration sale the evening prior. Four head sold in the night sale for an average of $5,100. Number
Schulte Bros Tequila Shot-ET was the second high selling Jersey in the Field of Dreams Finale. She was purchased for $6,900 by Landree Fraley, represented by Michael Heath, left. She was consigned by Blake and Mitch Schulte, back, and Zack Schulte. Also pictured are Joseph Stransky, at the halter, and Norman Nabholz, sale manager.
Sale Analysis
Avg. Price Total Value
14 Cows, two years and over 1 under 3 mos., s.w.d. 6 Bred heifers 3 Open yearlings 16 Heifer calves 39 Lots Median price
$2,942.86 1,700.00 1,837.50 3,450.00 2,525.00
$41,200 1,700 11,025 10,350 40,400
$2,683.97 $104,675 $2,150.00
Sale Management: Nabholz Farm Auctioneer: Chris Hill
A view of the beautiful-uddered Nabholz Sunrise-ET, the high selling Jersey in the Field of Dreams Finale, in the ring.
Both sales also auctioned a number of Holstein lots, with overall sale averages of $3,298 on 111 lots in the Field of Dreams Finale and $9,159 on 29 lots in the 30 Something Celebration. A stylish junior two-year-old was the high-selling Jersey at the Field of Dreams Finale. Randy Drinkall and Family placed the last bid of $7,500 on Nabholz SunriseET to bring her home to K & R Jerseys in Rushford, Minn. The daughter of Lencrest On Time-ET, GJPI +63, sold fresh with her first calf in early April. She gave 62 lbs. milk on her April test and has a projected m.e. of 19,601–944–731 at 2-1. “Sunrise” is out of Ronada Ren Suzi. The
Excellent-94% daughter of Hollylane Renaissance, JPI -107, was Junior Champion of both the Central National Jersey Show and the RAWF as a junior yearling in 1999. A year later she was named Reserve AllCanadian Junior Two-Year-Old and stood second in her class at the Central National Jersey Show. She was then first place junior three-year-old at the Central National Jersey Show in 2001 and also earned laurels as Grand Champion of the Maryland State Fair that year. She has an m.e. average of 18,325–998–742 on four lactations. “Sunrise’s” grandam, Ronada Imp Sophie 4, SUP-EX 91-3E (CAN), made 18,420 lbs. milk, 842 lbs. fat and 719 lbs.
Nabholz Sunrise was the high selling Jersey in the Field of Dreams Finale, purchased by Randy and Kari Drinkall, center, for $7,500. She was consigned by Norman Nabholz, right. Also pictured are Michael Heath and Jen Hill, at the halter.
South Mountain Comerica Lively-ET was the third high selling Jersey in the Field of Dreams Finale, purchased by Frank and Carol Borba and Frank and Diane Borba for $6,600. The winter yearling was consigned by Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard.
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Stranshome-JK Sealwithakiss-ET was the high selling Jersey in the 30 Something Celebration sale. She was purchased by Mike and Meagan Moede, second left, for $8,500 and consigned by Joel Kietzman and Reid Stransky, right. Also pictured are Roger Turner, pedigrees, and Mandy Bue, at the halter.
protein at 9-2 and is a seven-star brood cow in Canada. Her third dam is VG 85 in Canada. “Sunrise” was consigned by Norman Nabholz, West Union, Iowa. In a bidding war between Michael Heath, who carried a bid for Landree Fraley of Muncy, Pa., and Ernest Kueffner, Heath attained success for his client with a bid of $6,900 on the second high seller, Schulte Bros Tequila Shot-ET. The correct, deepribbed junior yearling is sired by the breed’s #1 bull for Jersey Udder Index (+6.93), Tower Vue Prime Tequila-ET, GJPI -85, and out of Mi Wil Deluxe Gorgeous. The Excellent-92% daughter of Elliotts Renaissance Deluxe, GJPI -109, was tapped Reserve Grand Champion of the Iowa State Fair Junior Show in 2008. She produced 17,889 lbs. milk, 927 lbs. fat and 681 lbs. protein in 364 days at 2-10. “Shot’s” grandam is a Very Good-84% daughter of Giprat Belles Jade-ET, JPI +29. Her third dam, Sancrest Remake Style, Excellent-93%, completed seven lactations and made a best record of 8-3 305 20,116 5.2% 1,054 3.4% 688 97DCR. Her fourth dam is appraised Very Good-84%. “Shot” was consigned by Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte, Watkins, Iowa. The partnership of Frank and Carol Borba and Frank and Diane Borba, Escalon, Calif., purchased the third high seller, South Mountain Comerica Lively-ET, for $6,600. The strong, wide, fancy winter yearling was the fourth Jersey lot to be struck off. She is sired by Bridon Remake ComericaET, GJPI -82, and sold due to Rock Ella Impression-ET, GJPI -142, in mid-January. Her maternal sister, South Mountain Socrates Lavish-ET, was first senior calf at the International Jersey Show and the RAWF in 2012. She sold in the Franchise Kind Sale in March 2013 for $21,500 and earned laurels as Junior Champion of the New York Spring Carousel Show a month (continued to page 72)
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later for her new owners, Platinum Show Cattle of Syracuse, N.Y. Their dam, Arethusa Deluxe Lyric-ET, Excellent-92%, was All-Canadian Milking Yearling and Honorable Mention Intermediate Champion at the RAWF in 2009. She also topped her class at the New York Spring Carousel Show earlier that year. She is sired by Elliotts Renaissance Deluxe, GJPI -109, and has a three lactation m.e. average of 20,306–1,090–776. “Lively’s” grandam, Silver Dreams Centr Lindy, Excellent-92%, sold in the Field of Dreams III Sale in 2005 to Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn., for $40,000. She was named Grand Champion of the New York Spring Carousel in 2007 and made 25,261 lbs. milk, 1,434 lbs. fat and 900 lbs. protein in 365 days at 3-2. Her third and fourth dams are appraised Very Good-86% and Excellent-91%, respectively. “Lively” was consigned by Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, Boonsboro, Md. Sales $2,550 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Randy Drinkall and Family, Rushford, Minn. Nabholz Sunrise-ET, cow 2 yrs.................................... $7,500 (Norman E. Nabholz, West Union, Iowa) Landree Fraley, Muncy, Pa. Schulte Bros Tequila Shot-ET, heifer calf 8 mos............ 6,900 (Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte, Watkins, Iowa) Frank and Carol Borba and Frank and Diane Borba, Escalon, Calif. South Mountain Comerica Lively-ET, open yearling 17 mos. .................................................................................. 6,600 (Ernest W. Kueffner and Terri L. Packard, Boonsboro, Md.) Zach, Blake and Mitch Schulte, Watkins, Iowa Budjon-Vail Comerica Maleah-ET, heifer calf 8 mos...... 5,100 (Peter Vail and Budjon Farms, Lomira, Wis.) Partee HPDH Verbatim London-ET, heifer calf 5 mos... 4,000 (Ken and Kathy Elliott and Budjon Farms, Lomira, Wis.) Mary Franz, Northfield, Minn.
Ansell Acres Vintage Dewdrop, cow 4 yrs. ................... 5,100 (Crossland Farms LLC, Mount Savage, Md.) Mark Erdman, Chenoa, Ill. KCJF Motion Denied, cow 2 yrs. ................................... 4,300 (Chad and Brooke Powers, Irvine, Ky.) Grant Fremstad, Westby, Wis. Random Luck K Juliet, cow 2 yrs. ................................. 3,100 (Lisa A. Caya, Darlington, Wis.) Bachelor Farms and Cody, Jaycee, Layne, Morgan, Caylee, Chase and Cade Bachelor, Angola, Ind. Claquato Verbatim Flutter-ET, heifer calf 8 mos. ........... 3,000 (Lauryn Young, Chehalis, Wash.) Kim and Kari Schlecht, Balaton, Minn. Duckett Nabholz Sadie-ET, heifer calf 5 mos. ............... 3,000 (Mike and Julie Duckett and Norman Nabholz, Rudolph, Wis.) Grand Central Jerseys and Lyon Jersey Farm, Bristow, Iowa Hol-Flo Fire Goddess, heifer calf 8 mos. ....................... 2,700 (Brian and Mark Olbrich and Jacqueline Florent, Harvard, Ill.) Nordic Haven Dairy/Randy and Lisa Hanson, Decorah, Iowa GCJ Impuls Avatar, cow 2 yrs. ...................................... 2,700 (Grand Central Jerseys, Bristow, Iowa) Nabholz Farms, West Union, Iowa Lyon Jade Addie, bred heifer 2 yrs. ............................... 2,550 (Lyon Jerseys, Toledo, Iowa)
30 Something Celebration The high selling Jersey in the 30 Something Celebration was Stranshome-JK Sealwithakiss-ET. Mike and Meagan Moede, Algoma, Wis., placed the bid of $8,500 on the two-month-old “Tequila” calf. Number
Sale Analysis
Avg. Price Total Value
3 Heifer calves 1 Choice of calves
4 Lots edian price M
$5,366.67 4,300.00
$16,100 4,300
$5,100.00 $4,450.00
$20,400
Sale Management: Nabholz Farm Auctioneer: Chris Hill
She is out of Stora of Oblong Valley. The Excellent-94% daughter of Piedmont Nadine Furor, GJPI -117, sold in the Field of Dreams Sale as a heifer calf in 2003
and became the high-selling Jersey female in breed history at the time when she and her embryo package were struck off for $92,000 at the Carousel Farms Dispersal in 2006, selling to the partnership of Budjon Farms, Joel Kietzman and Les Davis of Lomira, Wis. “Stora” is the 2004 All American Milking Yearling. That year, she also was named Junior Champion of the Iowa State Fair as a senior yearling in August and then earned the blue ribbon as a senior yearling in milk at the Central National Jersey Show in October. The following year she was tapped Intermediate Champion of the Central National Jersey Show. In 2008, she was named Reserve Senior Champion of the Wisconsin Spring Spectacular Show. “Stora’s” dam is Crooker Brook Trads Spencer. The Excellent-93% daughter of Crooker Brook N Tradition-ET, GJPI -166, was second junior three-year-old at the Central National Jersey Show in 2000 and nominated All-Canadian Four-Year-Old the following year. She has two records over 22,700 lbs. milk, 1,120 lbs. fat and 850 lbs. protein. The next five dams are Very Good or Excellent in Canada. She was consigned by Joel Kietzman and Reid Stransky, Owatonna, Minn. In a ceremony prior to the 30 Something Celebration sale, Keightley Core Jerseys of Salvisa, Ky., was recognized for their contributions to the dairy industry. Today, the fourth generation is donning show whites at prestigious cattle shows such as The All American Jersey Show. On the green shavings at last year’s event, the farm exhibited the National Jersey Jug Futurity winner, KCJF Tracer Ritzy, two All Americans and four Reserve All Americans and earned both the Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor banners. A showmanship clinic and contest in two age divisions was held the morning prior to the Field of Dreams Finale. Sales $4,600 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Mike and Meagan Moede, Algoma, Wis. Stranshome-JK Sealwithakiss-ET, heifer calf 2 mos... $8,500 (Joel Kietzman and Reid Stransky, Owatonna, Minn.) Joey Pendleton, Hopkinsville, Ky. Bachelor Lyon Tequila Entry-ET, heifer calf 2 mos......... 4,600 (Bachelor-Lyon, Toledo, Iowa)
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Indiana State Jersey Show
• June 17, 2013, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Richmond, Ind. • Nathan Thomas, Cable, Ohio, judge • 32 head shown • Sr. and Gr. Champ. female— Miss Jalepino, Brant Gingerich, Millersburg • Res. Sr. and Res. Gr. Champ. female—TJ Classic Just Wait Lacy, Dakota and Caleb Thompson, Kimmell • Jr. Champ. female—ZJF Minister Goldie, Sabra, Rachel and Hayley Jackson, Frankfort • Res. Jr. Champ. female—ZJF Karsons Lexie, Wayne Melton, Delanie Melton and Jaysa Menton, Greenfield • Premier Breeder—Greg Geisler, Delphi • Premier Exhibitor—Dru and Sara Mercer, Bryant Class Winners
Junior heifer calf (2 shown) 1. Geisler Gator Lindsey, Alicia, Erica, Roger and Cheryl Geisler and Carissa and Lindy Mercer, Delphi Intermediate heifer calf (7 shown) 1. ZJF Minister Goldie (S: Select-Scott Minister-ET, D: ZJF Comerica Precious Gem), Sabra, Rachel and Hayley Jackson, Frankfort, jr. champ. 2. Cloverfield Holt Cheese, Trey and Bryce Klein, Connersville Senior heifer calf (7 shown) 1. Aces-Hi Stookeyholm HG Taffy, Sley and Brody Brand and Jordan Stookey, Amarillo, Texas 2. WC Madman Magnolia, Matthew Holton, Dawsonville, Ga. Summer yearling heifer (1 shown) 1. R-Needa Eclipes Lola-P, Madison and Lauren Hibschman, Syracuse Junior yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. WC Madman Milligrace Wynonna, Matthew Holton 2. ZJF Kings Toffee, Wayne Melton, Delanie Melton and Jaysa Melton, Greenfield Intermediate yearling heifer (2 shown) 1. TS Bakers Parade, Cameron, Casey and Cailey Baker, Roanoke Senior yearling heifer (4 shown) 1. ZJF Karsons Lexie (S: ZJF Counciller Karson, D: ZJF Supreme Layla), Wayne Melton, Delanie Melton and Jaysa Melton, res. jr. champ. 2. WC Madman Ella, Karli Christman, Markle
Miss Jalepino, exhibited by Sunrose Holsteins, was named Grand Champion of the Indiana State Jersey Show and was shown by Meagan Matlock. Reserve Grand Champion honors went to TJ Classic Just Wait Lacy, exhibited by Pineymede Farms with Bryan Kukelman at the halter. Judge Nathan Thomas (second from right) and Indiana Jersey Queen Taylor Pennington (far right) are also pictured.
august 2013
Junior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. Miss Jalepino (S: Xanadu Devine Peppy Le Pew, D: Praldo Tobs Jacqui), Brant Gingerich, Millersburg, sr. and gr. champ. Senior 2-yr.-old cow (2 shown) 1. TJ Classic Just Wait Lacy (S: Rapid Bay Just Wait, D: Expo Letitia of TJ Classic), Dakota and Caleb Thompson, Kimmell, res. sr. and res. gr. champ. Junior 3-yr.-old cow (1 shown) 1. Geisler Jamal Leslie, Alicia, Erica and Roger Geisler and Cheryl and Carissa Mercer Junior best three females (1 shown) 1. Melton and Zike Cattle, Greenfield
Messmer Jersey Farm Quality Cattle At Quantity Prices 4495 Low Gap Road Martinsville, IN 46151 765/349-1500 (house) 317/446-2669 (cell)
ZJF Minister Goldie was named Junior Champion of the Indiana State Jersey Show. She was exhibited by Zike Jersey Farm with Avery Everhart at the halter. Reserve Junior Champion honors went to ZJF Karsons Lexie exhibited by Meltons Jerseys with Delanie Melton at the halter.
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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
Mills Jersey Farm LLC The Newell Mills Family 4675 Sheckler Rd., Fallon, NV 89406 cmills1324@gmail.com â&#x20AC;˘ 775/217-5470
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Putt Dispersal Averages $1,544
Jersey producers paid a premium for production-bred genetics at the Putt Dairy Jersey Dispersal on June 15, 2013. All milking cows and replacement heifers were sold at the farm in Sugarcreek, Ohio, along with 15 head from two other local Jersey breeders, Grammer Jersey Farm of Sebring and Steven Shoemaker of Salem. In all, 137 lots sold for an average of $1,544.16 and grossed $211,550. The group of 19 third trimester bred heifers led the way, with an average of $2,028.95. The 73 milking individuals sold for an average of $1,699.66. Number
Sale Analysis
Avg. Price Total Value
73 Cows, two years and over 14 under 3 mos., s.w.d. 36 Bred heifers 2 Open yearlings 26 Heifer calves 137 Lots Median price
$1,699.66 $124,075 321.43 4,500 1,727.08 62,175 1,075.00 2,150 717.31 18,650 $1,544.16 $211,550 $1,500.00
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Steve Andrews
Jersey producers showed they are willing to pay a premium for cattle that are soundly managed and bred for production and functional type. Herd owners, Dean and Sandy Putt, have used a systematic herd mating program since 2007 and bred their herd to leading Jersey sires for many years. The herd is enrolled on REAP. The rolling herd average for March 2013 stood at 21,102 lbs. milk, 1,018 lbs. fat and 763 lbs. protein and had a somatic cell count under 100,000 on three times daily milking. Putt Dairy Farm has a calving interval of 12.4 months and follows an extensive vaccination protocol. Though the Putts got a start in the dairy business with Holsteins, they added Jerseys to the farm in the northeast Ohio several years ago. Fellow Ohio Jersey breeder, Samuel A. Bok of Defiance, purchased the high seller, PDF Louie Sarah, for $2,500. The 20-month-old daughter of BHF-SSF Parade Louie-ET, GJPI +86, is due to Maack Dairy Eclipes-P-ET, GJPI +95, in early December. She has GPTAs of +1,035M, +33F and +34P and a GJPI of +107. She tested free for JH1. “Sarah’s” dam is sired by a bull bred at Bok Jersey Farm, Bok B Daniel Linette Lucky, GJPI +116. She is appraised Excellent-90% and has five lactations—all over 20,000 lbs. milk—and a best record of 6-3 305 3x 29,060 4.6% 1,339 3.3% 960 100DCR. She has a GJPI of +144 and a GPTA of +2.6 for Productive Life. “Sarah’s” Very Good-83% grandam is sired by Molly Brook Glnwood Freedomaugust 2013
ET, GJIP -88, and has a five lactation m.e. average of 19,501–1,026–697. Her Excellent-90% fourth dam has nine lactations and made her best record of 18,590 lbs. milk, 926 lbs. fat and 669 lbs. protein at 8-7. Her fifth dam is appraised Very Good-84%. Two milking individuals sold for the second high price of the day—$2,450. Gary L. Coppersmith, Columbiana, Ohio, was the final bidder on one of the lots, PDF Moment Patricia. The Very Good-84% daughter of WF Centurn Seize the Moment-ET, GJPI +12, freshened with her first calf in early September. She is due in mid-September to Avon Road TBone Polo-ET, GJPI +93, a young bull who was syndicated in the All American Jersey Sale in 2009. “Patricia” gave 54 lbs. milk on her May test and has a projected m.e. of 22,786–1,253–846 on her first lactation. Her dam is sired by PR Oomsdale Jace Gratit Garden-ET, GJPI +161, and has an m.e. average of 27,473–1,384–959 on two lactations. She has GPTAs of +1,094M, +68F and +36P and a GJPI of +154. “Patricia’s” grandam is a Very Good84% daughter of Van De Bullwinkle, JPI +23, with two records over 23,300 lbs. milk, 1,130 lbs. fat and 830 lbs. protein. She has a GJPI of +158 and tested free of JH1. Her Very Good-84% third dam has six lactations—five of them over 20,000 lbs. milk—and a best record of 5-0 305 3x 24,100 5.1% 1,227 3.8% 927 100DCR. Rohrer Farms Inc., Orrville, Ohio, purchased the other $2,450-priced individual, BW Legionaire Grace of PDF. The Excellent-90% five-year-old is sired by BW Legionaire-ET, GJPI +51. She freshened
with her third calf in late December and sold due to Sunset Canyon Dignitary-ET, GJPI +180, in late November. She gave 65 lbs. milk on her May test and has a projected m.e. of 20,541–1,079–798 on her third lactation. She made 23,680 lbs. milk, 1,173 lbs. fat and 861 lbs. protein in her first lactation at 1-9. Ten of her 11 closest dams are appraised Very Good or Excellent. Her dam is a “Dale” daughter with three records over 24,000 lbs. milk, and a best record of 3-2 305 3x 26,600 4.0% 1,060 3.5% 940 100DCR. Her grandam is a Very Good85% and out of a Very Good-80% third dam with an m.e. of 17,434–746–575 on her first lactation. Thirty-seven Jersey breeders from five states made purchases, with the bulk of the consignments heading to new homes in the Buckeye State. The volume buyer was Carlyle Farms LLC, Wayne, Ohio, who purchased 19 lots for $37,250. Endres Jazzy Jerseys, Lodi, Wis., took home 13 head for $21,750. Sales $2,000 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Samuel A. Bok, Defiance, Ohio PDF Louie Sarah, bred heifer 20 mos......................... $2,500 (Putt Dairy Farms, Sugarcreek, Ohio) Irishtowns W1302 Lucky W779, cow 7 yrs..................... 2,400 (Putt Dairy Farms) PDF TBone Hazel, cow 2 yrs......................................... 2,300 (Putt Dairy Farms) Gary L. Coppersmith, Columbiana, Ohio PDF Moment Patricia, cow 2 yrs.................................... 2,450 (Putt Dairy Farms) SKN Action Brooke, cow 2 yrs....................................... 2,200 (Sandy K. Newbold, Sugarcreek, Ohio) Rohrer Farms Inc., Orrville, Ohio BW Legionaire Grace of PDF, cow 5 yrs........................ 2,450 (Putt Dairy Farms) PDF Romo Tina, cow 5 yrs............................................ 2,350 (Putt Dairy Farms) Rancher Leclaire of PDF, cow 6 yrs............................... 2,150 (continued to page 76)
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Scotch View Farms Den-Kel Jerseys George and Nadine Wilson • David Wilson Henry Aldrich, Herdsman
Kip Keller and Robin Denniston-Keller 6476 N. Bergen Road, Byron, NY 14422 585/548-2299 • Email denkeljerseys@aol.com 283 Blenheim Hill Road, Stamford, NY 12167 Phone 607/652-7181 Email wilsongn@dishmail.net Visit us on the web: http://denkeljerseys.usjersey.com
Seacord Farm 50 Milking Jerseys
Richard Seacord • 518/321-6973 Brian Seacord • 518/222-9351 Email • jewelsea@aol.com 32 Old Cambridge Rd., Greenwich, NY 12834
Oomsdale Farm, Inc. Michael, Judy, Elena, Haley, Zachary and Danielle Ooms Antonie and Cathy Ooms 43 Sutherland Rd., Valatie, NY 12184-9664 518/784-3515 (Home) 518/755-7645 (Cell) Email: oomsey@aol.com
Putt Dairy Dispersal (continued from page 75) (Putt Dairy Farms) Barton Farms, Newark, Ohio PDF Action Natalie, cow 3 yrs........................................ 2,400 (Agri Max Financial Service LP, Ashville, Ohio) PDF Louie Destiny, cow 3 yrs........................................ 2,300 (Putt Dairy Farms) Oakhaven Jerseys, Galloway, Ohio GR PDFGannon Alina, cow 3 yrs.................................. 2,400 (Putt Dairy Farms) PDF Zuma Makayla, heifer calf 3 mos........................... 2,000 (Putt Dairy Farms) Rick or Theresa Schramm, Marietta, Ohio PDF TBone Jade, cow 2 yrs........................................... 2,400 (Putt Dairy Farms) Christopher M. Stamp, Hanoverton, Ohio Grammer Celebrity Rosalyn, bred heifer 21 mos.......... 2,400 (William P. Grammer, Sebring, Ohio) Grammer Nico Elena, bred heifer 20 mos..................... 2,350 (William P. Grammer) Grammer Cowell Bibiane, bred heifer 21 mos............... 2,300 (William P. Grammer) Grammer Cowell Tivona, bred heifer 20 mos................ 2,200 (William P. Grammer)
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PDF Louie Haley, cow 3 yrs........................................... 2,000 (Putt Dairy Farms) Tim and Beth Ann Zimmerman and Family, Wooster, Ohio PDF Valentino Skyla, bred heifer 22 mos...................... 2,400 (Putt Dairy Farms) J. William and Rachel Hodge, Norwich, Ohio Matinee Belles, cow 2 yrs............................................... 2,300 (Putt Dairy Farms) LRF I Louie Betty, cow 2 yrs........................................... 2,300 (Putt Dairy Farms) Matthew Steiner, Rittman, Ohio PDF Zuma Heidi, bred heifer 14 mos............................ 2,300 (Putt Dairy Farms) Endres Jazzy Jerseys, Lodi, Wis. SKN Louie Bella, cow 2 yrs............................................ 2,250 (Sandy K. Newbold) PDF TBone Bianca-Twin, cow 4 yrs............................... 2,050 (Putt Dairy Farms) Contentment Dena J, cow 3 yrs..................................... 2,000 (Putt Dairy Farms) Carlyle Farms LLC, Wayne, Ohio Clareshoe Veto River, bred heifer 2 yrs.......................... 2,200 (Steven R. Shoemaker, Salem, Ohio) PDF Mzximus Coco, cow 3 yrs...................................... 2,150 (Putt Dairy Farms) Clareshoe Ballard Shannon, bred heifer 22 mos........... 2,150
(Steven R. Shoemaker) PDF Matinee Riley-Twin, cow 2 yrs................................ 2,100 (Putt Dairy Farms) PDF Apparition Belinda, cow 3 yrs................................ 2,050 (Putt Dairy Farms) PDF Apparition Jenna, cow 3 yrs................................... 2,000 (Putt Dairy Farms) PDF Bowtie Cheyenne, cow 3 yrs.................................. 2,000 (Putt Dairy Farms) Clareshoe Region Kay, bred heifer 2 yrs....................... 2,000 (Steven R. Shoemaker) Clareshoe Eclipes Fry, bred heifer 2 yrs........................ 2,000 (Steven R. Shoemaker) Clareshoe Kramer Tbdbitl, bred heifer 2 yrs.................. 2,000 (Steven R. Shoemaker) Sherry Coffman, Marietta, Ohio PDF Gold Piper, cow 3 yrs............................................. 2,150 (Putt Dairy Farms) Clarence Steiner, Apple Creek, Ohio PDF Gold Melinda, cow 3 yrs......................................... 2,100 (Putt Dairy Farms) Ned L. Andrews, Waynesfield, Ohio PDF TBone Trinity, cow 3 yrs.......................................... 2,000 (Putt Dairy Farms) Levi L. Byler, Mantua, Ohio PDF Maximus Gianna, cow 3 yrs................................... 2,000 (Putt Dairy Farms)
JERSEY JOURNAL
Prairieland Sale Fills Need for Spring Milk in Midwest
Strong local support from buyers and sellers alike spelled success for the inaugural Prairieland Production Sale on June 7, 2013. The 115 lots of Registered Jerseys that crossed the auction block at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in West Union, Iowa, sold for an average of $1,309.78. The sale managed by Jersey Marketing Service was held to fit a growing demand for production-bred cattle in the Midwest in the spring. Nearly every Jersey breeder who requested a buyer number made a purchase, including several Holstein breeders who are adding Jerseys to their herds. By day’s end, 14 buyers from five states made purchases. Number
Sale Analysis
Avg. Price Total Value
40 Cows, two years and over 69 Bred heifers 2 1st Trimester 10 2nd Trimester 57 3rd Trimester 6 Open yearlings 115 Lots Median price
$1,437.50 1,301.45 675.00 1,055.00 1,366.67 554.17
$57,500 89,800 1,350 10,550 77,900 3,325
$1,309.78 $150,625 $1,375.00
Sale Management: Jersey Marketing Service Auctioneer: Lynn Lee
Doug Fairbanks, Wapsi-Ana Jerseys, Anamosa, Iowa, purchased the high seller, DCB Valentino Amy, for $2,700. The fancyuddered two-year-old is sired by the breed’s #1 bull for type (+2.7) and its former #1 G-code bull, All Lynns Louie ValentinoET, GJPI +186. She freshened with her first calf in mid-March and gave 49 lbs. milk on her May test with a somatic cell count of 37,000. She has a projected m.e. of 16,281–656–527. “Amy’s” dam is a Very Good-85% daughter of ISDK JAS Artist, GJPI +155, with an m.e. of 15,844–644–506 on her first lactation. Her grandam is sired by Windy Willow Montana Jace, GJPI +96. Her third dam is sired by Altheas Select-ET, GJPI -36. “Amy” was consigned by David L. Beachy, Hutchinson, Kan. A pair of naturally-polled females brought the second and third high prices of the day. Orthridge Farms, Lancaster, Wis., took home the second high seller, Pennsota Eclipes 1361-P, with a final bid of $2,100. The Very Good-86% two-year-old is sired
by Maack Dairy Eclipes-P-ET, GJPI +95. She calved in late April and gave 74 lbs. milk on her June test. She has a projected m.e. of 20,603–1,026–725 at 1-9. Her dam is sired by Fairway Mygent Dallas-PP, GJPI +70, and has an m.e. average of 18,371–812–656 on two lactations. Her grandam is sired by Den-Kel Paramount Mygent-P-ET, and made a best record of 17,490 lbs. milk, 980 lbs. fat and 666 lbs. protein in 273 days at 4-0. Her Very Good83% third dam has six lactations—all over 20,000 lbs. milk—and made a best record of 7-4 305 3x 24,290 3.9% 952 3.1% 764 94DCR. The consignment was made by Walter Dale Mill, Lewiston, Minn. The third high seller, DCB Chief Tiara-P, was purchased by Tom and Donna Leum, Viroqua, Wis., for $1,900. The Very Good87% daughter of SR Jace Chief-P-ET, GJPI +86, calved in July and sold due to “Valentino” in early September. She has an m.e. of 17,527–674–579 on her first record. “Tiara’s” dam is a daughter of MVF Bold Venture Daniel, GJPI +48, with an m.e. of 17,216–894–619 on her first lactation. Her grandam is sired by Greenwood Citation, JPI -93. “Tiara” was consigned by Beachy. The volume buyer was Wheeler Family of Jackson, Idaho, who selected 25 lots for $33,000. Multi-Rose Jerseys Inc., Rock Rapids, Iowa, purchased 20 head for $29,925. Wakker Dairy, Kewaunee, Wis., took home 17 head for $21,075. Sales $1,500 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Doug Fairbanks, Anamosa, Iowa DCB Valentino Amy, cow 2 yrs..................................... $2,700 (David L. Beachy, Hutchinson, Kan.) Hei-Bri Action Bambi, cow 2 yrs..................................... 1,550 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family, Hawkeye, Iowa) Orthridge Farms, Lancaster, Wis. Pennsota Eclipes 1361-P, cow 2 yrs.............................. 2,100 (Walter D. Mill, Lewiston, Minn.) Tom and Donna Leum, Viroqua, Wis. DCB Chief Tiara-P, cow 3 yrs......................................... 1,900 (David L. Beachy) Kunde Dominic Sunset, cow 2 yrs................................. 1,525 (David and Donna Kunde, Manchester, Iowa) Multi Rose Jerseys Inc., Rock Rapids, Iowa Kloppe Bold 1891, bred heifer 22 mos........................... 1,800 (Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc., New Haven, Mo.) GR Hei-Bri Action Ipod, bred heifer 2 yrs....................... 1,725 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Kloppe Bold 1901, bred heifer 22 mos........................... 1,550 (Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc.) Kloppe Bold 1867, bred heifer 2 yrs............................... 1,550 (Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc.) Kloppe Amity 1897, bred heifer 22 mos......................... 1,550 (Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc.) Kloppe Kanoo 1898, bred heifer 22 mos....................... 1,525 (Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc.) Kloppe Vermeer 1892, bred heifer 22 mos.................... 1,525 (Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc.) Kloppe Amity 1877, bred heifer 23 mos......................... 1,500 (Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc.)
Doug Fairbanks, right, and his daughter, Abby, purchased the high seller of the inaugural Prairieland Production Sale, DCB Valentino Amy, for $2,700. She was consigned by David L. Beachy, represented by JMS Manager Jason Robinson, left. Also pictured in the box are AJCA-NAJ Area Representative Chris Lundgren and Louie Cozzitorto.
Kloppe Cecil 1863, bred heifer 2 yrs.............................. 1,500 (Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc.) Kunde Eclipse Petunia, cow 2 yrs.................................. 1,500 (David and Donna Kunde) Chuck or Chris Waughtal, Hillsboro, Wis. Kloppe Vermeer 1890, bred heifer 22 mos.................... 1,800 (Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc.) Hei-Bri Action Crunch, cow 2 yrs................................... 1,650 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Hei-Bri Action Bickers, bred heifer 21 mos.................... 1,625 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Pennsota Retreat 1332-P, cow 2 yrs.............................. 1,600 (Walter D. Mill) Wheeler Family, Jackson, Idaho Kloppe Bold 1900, bred heifer 22 mos........................... 1,800 (Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc.) Hei-Bri Razzel Bdazzel, bred heifer 23 mos.................. 1,550 (Jason Steinlage and Brian Lantzky, Hawkeye, Iowa) Pennsota Cecil 1334-P, cow 2 yrs.................................. 1,550 (Walter D. Mill) Hei-Bri Action Fiasco, cow 2 yrs.................................... 1,500 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Kloppe Fantom 1876, bred heifer 23 mos...................... 1,500 (Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc.) Bohnert Jerseys, East Moline, Ill. Hei-Bri Impuls Annie, cow 2 yrs..................................... 1,675 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Pennsota Chili 1330-P, bred heifer 2 yrs........................ 1,650 (Steven D. Mill, Lewiston, Minn.) Pennsota Eclipes 1346-P, cow 2 yrs.............................. 1,575 (Walter D. Mill) GR Hei-Bri Impuls Ramey, cow 2 yrs............................. 1,575 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Kloppe Amity 1902, bred heifer 22 mos......................... 1,500 (Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc.) Kloppe Bold 1907, bred heifer 21 mos........................... 1,500 (Kloppe Dairy Farm Inc.) Perry Beachy, Hutchinson, Kan. DCB Action Carmel, cow 4 yrs....................................... 1,600 (David L. Beachy) Ashley Baumler, Fort Atkinson, Iowa Hei-Bri Impuls Flamer, cow 2 yrs................................... 1,550 (Brian and Heidi Lantzky and Family) Jim and Bobbie Ann Goplin, Muscoda, Wis. Comptons Action Cindy, cow 5 yrs................................. 1,500 (Ty Compton, Horton, Kan.)
Queen-Acres Farm P.O. Box 88, Keymar, MD 21757 James & Sharon Osborn • 410/775-2420 Deborah C. Osborn • 410/775-0558 Email: littlebrowncows@hotmail.com
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watch?v=4vaNO67f86o. If you need further assistance, contact your AJCA Area Representative, who is familiar with the process of collecting DNA tissue samples.
Jersey breeders now have another option for submitting DNA samples to the genotyping laboratory for genomic evaluations, parentage verification or health tests—ear notch samples, commonly called tissue samples. These samples are taken from the animal’s ear using a special ergonomic plier and tissue sampling unit (TSU). The plier and sampling units are manufactured by Allflex USA Inc. and available to Jersey breeders through the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA). Many Jersey breeders find it is easier and quicker to collect a DNA sample using this method than other traditional DNA sources, including hair switches and blood. Since samples are taken from the front of the animal, where a tattoo or ear tag is clearly visible, there is less chance for errors in identification. As well, it is convenient for Jersey breeders to collect a sample when a calf is tattooed or ear tagged or when an older animal is in headlocks for other herd management practices. In this month’s Jersey Jargon column we’ll explain how to order a tissue sample kit, obtain a sample and mail it to GeneSeek, the laboratory that currently genotypes Registered Jerseys. Collecting Samples It is relatively easy to collect a DNA sample using the plier and TSU. Most animals are not even aware a sample has been taken. TSUs are packaged in a cardboard box with a perforated cover that includes fields for name, participant code, sample date and animal identification using either cow number (most common for domestic Jersey breeders) or birth number. The tissue sample unit is three pieces—a metal tube needle, a connection piece and a collection tube. The collection tube is preprinted with a control number on the side and bar code on one end. These numbers are also duplicated on the perforated cover alongside the field for cow number or birth number. When the plier is charged with the TSU, position the metal tube needle 1-2 centimeters from the edge of the outer third of the ear between veins and ridges. Pull the plier handle to take a sample. The tissue plug will be visible in the collection tube as will a red plug on the end of the collecPage 78
Glen Fischer with Allflex USA shows young Jersey breeders attending Jersey Youth Academy how to collect an ear notch sample using the ergonomic plier and tissue sample unit. The procedure is non-invasive, with most animals unaware a sample has been taken. It is convenient to collect DNA samples at the same time calves are tattooed or ear tagged or when older animals are in headlocks.
tion tube. Contamination of the tissue is unlikely because the tube is sealed when the sample is taken. The TSU is single-use and cannot be reused. To view an online video showing how to collect a tissue sample using the plier and TSU, visit http://www.youtube.com/
TSUs are packaged in boxes of 10. The unit is a needle, connection piece and collection tube. The collection tube is preprinted with a control number on the side and bar code on one end. TSUs are single-use and cannot be reused. The TSUs on their ends in the middle have been used, as can be seen by the red punch in the center of the tube. The cover of the box is perforated and designed to be mailed with the samples to GeneSeek. The front of the box (not visible) has fields for breeder name, participant code, sample date and corresponding cow numbers or birth numbers.
Mailing the Sample Once you have collected the DNA sample, record the cow number or birth number in the corresponding field on the perforated cover. Double check this information to make sure animal identification and collection tube numbers match. When all samples are collected, create a spreadsheet that contains the sample number (from the collection tube), cow number or birth number, registration name or number and DNA test you are requesting (50K, 8K, etc.). Send this spreadsheet to Stephanie Mack, AJCA Parentage Qualifications Coordinator, by email at smack@ usjersey.com or fax at 614/861-3636. You can also call her with this information at 614/322-4458. Be sure to print a hard copy of the spreadsheet to include with the samples that will be sent to GeneSeek as well. This spreadsheet is the only way GeneSeek can determine the density of the genotyping test you order. Combine all collection tubes, the spreadsheet and the top of the TSU box, which has been torn from the bottom of the box, in a ziplock plastic bag and enclose in a padded envelope or box. Mail padded envelopes to GeneSeek using the parcel rate from the U.S. postal service. Or mail them in a Priority Mail (small flat rate) box, which can be sent for $5.80. Do not send materials through the post office using flat envelopes. They can be refused by the post office and likely will be damaged. Ordering TSUs As with all genotyping tests, Jersey breeders need to request TSUs and the sampling plier from the AJCA because they cannot be ordered directly from GeneSeek. Request materials by contacting Stephanie Mack at the numbers listed above. The price of the TSU is in addition to genotyping fees. Boxes of 10 TSUs are $25 for REAP herds and $26.50 for nonREAP herds. Boxes of 100 TSUs are $250 for REAP herds and $265 for non-REAP herds. The TSU applicator gun is $55 for all herd owners. For more information on genotyping costs and options, see the most recent Jersey Jargon column printed on page 54 of the July issue of the Jersey Journal. Or, visit http://www.usjersey.com/programs/ genomictest.htm for a listing of fees and commonly asked genotyping questions. JERSEY JOURNAL
In Memoriam Thomas “Tom” Charles Lyon Thomas “Tom” Charles Lyon, Westfield, Wis., 67, passed away at home on June 10, 2013, after a battle with colon cancer. He was born September 4, 1945, to the late Fred and Leila Johnson Lyon. He lived his life on the land he loved and farmed in the town of Westfield. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1967 with a bachelor’s degree in meat and animal science and was a member of the school’s judging team. He married Teresa Robinson in September 1967. The couple entered into a partnership with his parents at Maple Lawn Farm and then moved the farm to its present location in 1972. Shortly after, Tom and Teresa took over the dairy and cattle business following his father’s passing. Over the years, Maple Lawn Farm hosted many judging teams and international visitors and employed young people through the high school agriculture work program. The farm developed a thriving export business for cattle, selling primarily to dairy producers in Mexico, but also to China, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Korea, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Venezuela. The dairy also sold cattle domestically to large herds in the west. Though Maple Lawn Farm was established with Holsteins, Red and Whites and Jerseys were added in later years. Tom’s health prompted the couple to turn over the milking operation to their son, Tommy, and daughter-in-law, Brittney, two years ago. Tom was still managing field work and doing heifer chores until his passing. Maple Lawn Farm is enrolled on REAP and has a 2012 AJCA lactation average of 16,489 lbs. milk, 861 lbs. fat and 598 lbs. protein on 11 cows. The appraisal average is 86%. Tom was a nine-year member of the Westfield School Board and earned the “Penny Pincher Award” upon retirement. He served as a supervisor for the town of Westfield for 27 years and was an elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Westfield. He sponsored and coached Tommy’s basketball team and was an avid supporter of the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Brewers and the University of Wisconsin sports teams. In addition to his wife, son and daughter-in-law, he is survived by two daughters, Tricia (Henry) Sautin of Orfordville, Wis., and Tiffany (Mark) Jolicoeur of Colorado Springs, Colo.; five grandchildren; three sisters, Kay (Roger) Reetz of Mequon, Wis., Jeanne Bengsh of Beloit, Wis., and august 2013
Sue (Tim) Slowey of Westfield; a brotherin-law, Al Imm of Cottage Grove, Minn.; a sister-in-law, Sheryl Robinson; and other friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by sisters, Barbara Imm and Charlene Marquardt, and an infant sister, Cherie, and brothersin-law, Terry Bengsch and Jim Marquardt.
Jerry Lee Drinkall Jerry Lee Drinkall, Lanesboro, Minn., 62, passed away June 17, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn., after a long battle with multiple system atrophy. He was born on September 16, 1950, in Preston, Minn., to Lyle and Violet (Krahn) Drinkall. He was raised in Fillmore until he was five years old, then moved to the Drinkall farm south of Lanesboro. He attended Winona State University and the University of Minnesota-Waseca. He married Diane Jensen on May 20, 1978. He worked for Minnesota Farm Builders of Rushford for 13 years and Engen Construction of Mabel for a few years. He started his own dairy farm in 1982, where he worked alongside his wife and children raising Registered Jerseys and Holsteins until the dairy was dispersed in June 2011. The family continued to raise dairy heifers and a herd of Registered Angus after the dairy cows were sold. Drinkall was a member of the Minnesota Jersey Cattle Association, the Holstein Association and the American Angus Association. He also was a 4-H leader and member of Prairie Lutheran Church. He had a passion for work, especially tossing hay bales in the haymow. He was also passionate about dairy and beef cattle genetics and enjoyed attending dairy and beef shows and sales. He also was an avid reader, especially of farm, dairy and beef papers, magazines and websites. In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by two daughters, Jennifer (Patrick) Skiba, Diamond S Farm, North Branch, Minn., and Stephanie Drinkall of Lanesboro; a son, Adam Drinkall of Lanesboro; three grandchildren; three brothers, Russell (Lynn) Drinkall of Winthrop, Minn., Randy (Kari) Drinkall, K & R Jerseys, Rushford, Minn., and Lowell (Krystle) Drinkall of Lanesboro; a sister, Nancy (Jerry) Willford of Spring Valley, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and a nephew, Terry Willford (Godson).
George William Wilde George William Wilde, Key Biscane, Fla., 78, passed away peacefully at High Lawn Farm on June 18, 2013, with his wife and daughters by his side. He was the son of the late Col. H.
George Wilde and Marjorie Field Wilde, who both received the Master Breeder Award from the American Jersey Cattle Association. He graduated from the Lenox Boy’s School and then earned a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and a master of business administration from Harvard Business School. He served for two years as a first lieutenant in the U.S Marine Corps. He was an international investor and executive with business interests in North and South America. Wilde was the owner and proprietor of High Lawn Farm, an All-Jersey distributor, in Lee, Mass. In recent years he spent time on a major restoration project at High Lawn and it is the family’s expectations that the dairy farm operations will be continued. He is survived by his wife, Fanny Uruena Wilde; two daughters, Emily Essie and Jennifer Eia; a brother, Peter Osgood Wilde; and four sisters, Mary Carswell, Lila Berle, Nancy Hahn and Alice Field.
Josephine Pendleton Josephine Pendleton, Hopkinsville, Ky., 89, passed away on June 25, 2013, following a long illness. Pendleton is the mother of former state senator and Jersey breeder Joey (Diane Wood) Pendleton of Hopkinsville. She was born February 2, 1924, the daughter of the late Joseph Barrick and Grace Wines Barrick. She was a homemaker, 4-H leader and member of Second Baptist Church. In addition to her son and daughterin-law, she is survived by sisters, Evelyn Royar and Joann Koerner, both of Hopkinsville; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Pendleton, in June 2004.
Donald E. Godbee Donald E. Godbee, Millen, Ga., passed away on July 1, 2013, at Optim Medical Center after a long illness. He was born in Jenkins County, son of Emory and Lottie Alice Godbee, and was a Baptist. Godbee owned and operated Ash-Go Jerseys with his family in Millen. He was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association and the Georgia Milk Producers Association. He is survived by his wife, Susan Waters Godbee; three daughters, Kimberly Bennett and Ashley Godbee, both of Millen, and Hayley Greene of Statesboro, N.C.; two sons, Wesley (Shana) Godbee (continued to page 80)
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of Millen and Craig (Susan) Godbee of Perry; two sisters, Jan (Ed) Wilson of Millen and Leigh Ann (Ken) Diffenderfer of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; his mother of Millen; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Thomas Godbee. Memorials may be made to the Don Godbee FFA Scholarship Fund, c/o Southern Bank, 731 Charles Perry Ave., Sardis, GA 30456.
Joe Jack Dement Joe Jack Dement, Lascassas, Tenn., 86, passed away on July 7, 2013. He was born on August 9, 1926, in Normandy, Tenn., son of the late E. Miller and Ruby McSpadden Dement. He received both his bachelor’s degree and master of business administration from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He served his country as a Military Governor in the U.S. Army during World War II. Dement taught livestock production and management at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) for 21 years and operated a Registered Jersey herd in Lascassas with his family. He was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association and served as presi-
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dent of the Rutherford County Farm Bureau Board of Directors and the advisory board of the Farm Service Administration. He also was a member of the Rutherford County Soil Conservation District, Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity and the Rutherford Bee Keepers Club. He sat on the Rutherford County Land Use Committee, the Urban Growth Boundary Committee and the MTSU Farm Advisory Commmittee. Dement was a 50-year Mason and member of the Lascassas Milton Lions Club. He also belonged to the North Minister Presbyterian Church. Dement is one of the founding fathers of the Alpha Kappa Chapter at the University of Tennessee and the Beta Theta Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho at MTSU. Joe Jack and his wife, Jerry, were commended for their service to the people of Tennessee in a joint resolution by the state house of representatives in 2010. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine “Jerry” Bennett Dement; sons, Robert
Allen (Mary) Dement of Atlanta, Ga., Edwin Wallace (Elizabeth) Dement of Pekin, Ind., Joseph Miller (Patti) Dement of Fletcher, N.C.; daughter Ann (Richard) Dement Pockat of Charlotte, N.C.; brother John Miller (Maurine) Dement of Normandy; 11 grandchildren, including Beth Dement Ertl of Edison, Ohio, a former assistant editor of the Jersey Journal; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers, Albert Mac Dement and Ralph Ruble Dement. Memorials may be made to Joe Jack and Jerry Dement Endowed Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 109, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN 37132.
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